iiiiiiiipiiiiaii '''illll^i::^;!';-:^^ ^r^ o '^J^^^ (s>^^:i^-t>^/^^ THE PAST AND PRESENT OF KOCK ISLMD COUBTY, JLL, CONTAINING A History of the County — Its Cities, Toavns, &c., A Biographical Directory of its Citizens, War Record of its Yolunteers in THE LATE REBELLION, PORTRAITS OF EaRLY SeTTLERS AND Prominent Men, General and Local Statistics, Map of Rock Island County, History of Illinois, Constitution of the United States, Mis- cellaneous Matters, Etc., Etc. CHICAGO : H. F. KETT & CO., Coe. Sth Ave. and Washington St. 1877. ■3- ►1^ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1S77, by H. F. KETT & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. ^S'lZ^ Ottawav & Colbert, PRINTERS, 147 & 149 Fifth Av., Chicago, 111. / B3r Preface. But few can realize the task involved in the publication of a work of this kind. We have to contend against ignorance, prejudice and selfishness. Ignorance of some peo-. pie 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 warfare against all agents, without discriminating, or taking into consid- eration the absolute necessity of employing men under certain circumstances as the media between publisher and people. Selfishness by citizens who expect to have published, gratu- itously, every thing they see fit to send us, which- usually is of a personal 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 per- fection; that would be an impossibility. Most townships have been gone over thoroughly, but still there are undoubtedly errors, mostly in spelling names and in dates. We have sev. eral cases in Rock Island 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 in- structions to be especiall}' careful in getting names and dates, ])ut ofttimes men are indiffer- ent in 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 careless]}-, 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 8,150 names, the vote being about 6,771, which shows we could not have missed many. In our History of the Countj- we liave endeavored to give an interesting, condensed and correct sketch. Our History of Illinois will give the reader some interesting and valuable histori- cal facts. Our Laws should be carefully read by every business man and farmer; thej' con- tain invaluable information. 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 j^ou could expect or wish, and in your criticisms, please to bear in mind that In arather- ing, compiling and publishing a volume of this kind, perfection would l)e an impossi- l)ility. We wish to extend our sincere and warmest thanks to the citizens of Rock Island County for their kind treatment, and for assistance rendered us in furnishing information f(n- this work. They are too numerous to here name, but to the press and early settlers and Capt. L. M. Haverstick and J. B. Danforth, Jr. m particular, we are grateful for their labors in aiding us to gather the material for the History of the County. H. F. Kett & Co., Publishers, / t> c ONTENTS. Page. History of Illinois 13 Historj' of Rock Island Co 101 Armory and Arsenal 135 Beauty of Scenery 10(5 Building of Fort Arm- strong 118 Black Hawk War 133 Coal Statistics 243 County Official Register. .133 Events from 1804 to 1812.. 109 Events durintcWarl813-14,113 Early Settlers 130 Fort Armstrong 116 HIKTORICAIi. Page. First Entries of Land 119 Geology 103 Government Agents 119 Military Prison ._ 141 Miscellaneous Church His- tory _ 242 Organization 135 Rock River Water Power. 308 Sac and Fox Indians 107 Topography 101 History of Towns : Andalusia 2.34 Coal Valley 315 Page. Histoi-y of Towns: Cordova 321 Edgington 232 Hampton 3:52 Moliue 176 Milan 309 Port Bvrou 213 Rock Island 143 Rural 218 Reynolds 231 Taylor Ridge 331 Andalusia ... Black Hawk. Bowling Bufialo Prairi Canoe Creek. Coe Page. ....464 . ...;374 ....4:33 ....:368 438 404 TOWNSHIP DIRECTORY. Page. Cordova ;385 Coal Valley :i99 Drury 393 Edgington 455 Hampton 437 Moline City 318 BUSINI S.S niRECTORY. Page. Moline Township :360 Port Byron 409 Rock island City and Town- ship 365 Rural 416 Zuraa 423 The Business Directory follows the townships in which they are located. Page. Adams, Alfred A 365 Atkinson, Chas 319 Bowles. Sam'l :337 Cleland, Sam'l 349 Cozad, Jas 363 Davenport, Geo. Frontispiece. Deere, Jno 61 Danforth, J. B., Jr Ill PORTRAITS. Page. Edgington, Dan'l 93 Edgington. Jno 273 Gilchrist. Hugh :398 Haveretick, L. M 165 Hasselquist, T.N :309 Heagy, Samuel 431 Johnston, E. H :381 Porter, Wm ;345 Page. Spencer, Jno. W 183 Spencer, E. W •. 201 Stoddard. A. R 451 Swan, R. K 2:37 Tavlor, Jas 291 Vogel, Jno. A 467 Whoelock, D.L 147 Wheelock, S. \V 129 ROCK ISLAXO COUNTY WAR RECO»». Page. 12th Infantry... 346 Page. i:3th 19th 246 247 2.50 248 and 253 66th •• 69th " ■ ....351 351 28lh " 37th 7lst " 89th " ....3.51 351 43rd 247 247 348 : 350 249 103d " ... 253 45th 47th 51st 58th 136th " l:33d " 140th " Miscellaneous Infantry... ....254 ....2.58 ....359 ...360 Page. 4th Cavalry 361 9th " 361 14th " 263 17th '• 363 Miscellaneous Cavalry 364 Artillery 264 U. S. Colored Troops 264 First Aruy Corps 364 AB.STRACT OF IL.EINOI.S STATE LAWS- Page. Bills of Exchange and Prom- issory 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 53 Millers 5.3 Marks and Brands .53 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 Com'rcial Terms 65 Church Organization 79 Suggestion tol'i'rsons purchas- ing Books liv Sul)scription . 80 Form of Blank Note 66 Order 66 " Receii)t 66 " Bills ot Purchase... 66 Page. Formof Articles of Agreement 67 " Clerk for Services 67 " Bills of Sale 68 " Bonds 68 " Chattel Mortgage 69 " Lease of Buildings... 71 " Landlord'sAgreement 72 " Tenant's " 72 " Notice Tenant to Quit 73 " TeuanfsNotice '• 73 " Real Estate Mortgage to secure Money.. 73 " Warranty Deed 74 ' Quit Claim Deed 75 ' Release 76 " Will 77 Codicil 79 Page. Constitution of United States 8 1 Electors of President and Vice-President, 1876 100 Interest Table 82 Miscellaneous Table 83 Map of Rock Island Co.... Front. 9IISCEEIiANEOUS. Page. Rock Island Union Building. .391 Population of the U. S 82 Population of Fifty Principal Cities 82 Population and Area of the United States 83 Page. Population of the Principal Cities in the World 83 Population of Illinois 84 & 85 Too Lates and Errata 474 Vote of Rock Island County.. 245 %• ■^^ ■4w uPllillllllil Ml B e I! I I i|bR ■^^-^ -t:.^^^S?'4.i\^^^^ R 6W. Afuscatine usTv: R4"w; K_3^w: T19N TISINT. It:5E History of Illinois. The name of this beautiful Prairie State is derived from IlUm, 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 itiiddle of the seventeenth century, brought the French Canadian missionaries and fur traders into the Valley of the Mississippi, and which, at a later period, established the civil and ecclesiastical authority of France from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the foot-hills of the Alleghanies to the Rocky Mountains. The great river of the West had been discovered by DeSoto, the Spanish conqueror of Florida, three quarters of a century before the French founded Quebec in 1608, but the Spanish left the country a wil- derness, without further exploration or settlement within its borders, in which condition it remained until the Mississippi was discovered by the agents of the French Canadian government, Jolietand Marquette, in 1673. These renowned explorers were not the first white visitors to Illinois, In 1671 — two years in advance of them — came Nicholas Perrot to Chicago. He had been sent by Talou as an agent of the Canadian government to 2 14 HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. cull a great peace convention of Western Indians at Green Bay, prepara- tory to the movement for the discovery of the Mississippi. It was deemed a good stroke of policy to secure, as far as possible, the friend- ship and co-operation of the Indians, far and near, before venturing upon an enterprise which their hostility might render disastrous, and which their friendship and assistance would do so much to make successful ; and to this end Perrot was sent to call together in council the tribes throughout the Northwest, and to promise them the commerce and pro- tection of the French government. He accordingly arrived at Green Bay in 1671, and procuring an escort of Pottawattamies, proceeded in a bark canoe upon a visit to the Miamis, at Chicago. Perrot was there- fore the first European to set foot upon the soil of Illinois. Still there were others before Marquette. In 1672, the Jesuit mis- sionaries, Fathers Claude AUouez and Claude Dablon, bore the standard of the Cross from their mission at Green Bay through western Wisconsin and northern Illinois, visiting the Foxes on Fox River, and the Masquo- tines and Kickapoos at the mouth of the Milwaukee. These missionaries penetrated on the route afterwards followed by Marquette as far as the Kickapoo village at the head of Lake Winnebago, where Marquette, in his journey, secured guides across the portage to the Wisconsin. The oft-repeated story of Marquette and Joliet is well known. They were the agents employed by the Canadian government to discover the Mississippi. Marquette was a native of France, born in 1637, a Jesuit priest by education, and a man of simple faith and of great zeal and devotion in extending the Roman Catholic religion among the Indians. Arriving in Canada in 1666, he was sent as a missionary to the far Northwest, and, in 1668, founded a mission at Sault Ste. Marie. The following year he moved to La Pointe, in Lake Superior, where he instructed a branch of the Hurons till 1670, when he removed south, and founded the mission at St. Ignace, on the Straits of Mackinaw. Here he remained, devoting a portion of his time to the study of the Illinois language under a native teacher who had accompanied him to the mission from La Pointe, till he was joined by Joliet in the Spring of 1673. By the way of Green Bay and the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, they entered the Mississippi, which they explored to the mouth of the Arkansas, and returned by the way of the Illinois and Chicago Rivers to Lake Michigan. On his way up the Illinois, Marquette visited the great village of the Kaskaskias, near what is now Utica, in the county of LaSalle. The Tollowing year he returned and established among them the mission of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, which was the first Jesuit mission founded in Illinois and in the Mississippi Valley. The intervening winter he had spent in a hut which his companions erected on the Chicago River, a few leagues from its mouth. The founding of this mission was the last HISTORY OF THE STATE OF 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 JoKet. LaSalle, having constructed a vessel, the " Griffin," above the falls of Niagara, which he sailed to Green Bay, and having passed thence in canoes to the mouth of the St. Joseph River, by which and the Kankakee he reached the Illinois, in January, 1680, erected Fort Crevecoeur, at the lower end of Peoria Lake, where the city of Peoria is now situated. The place where this ancient fort stood may still be seen just below the outlet of Peoria Lake. It was destined, however, to a temporary existence. From this point, LaSalle determined to descend the Mississippi to its mouth, but did not accomplish this purpose till two years later — in 1682. Returning to Fort Frontenac for the purpose of getting materials with which to rig his vessel, he left the fort in charge of Touti, his lieutenant, who during his absence was driven off by the Iro- quois Indians. These savages had made a raid upon the settlement of the Illinois, and had left nothing in their track but ruin and desolation. Mr. Davidson, in his History of Illinois, gives the following graphic account of the picture that met the eyes of LaSalle and his companions on their return : " At the great town of the Illinois they were appalled at the scene which opened to their view. No hunter appeared to break its death-like silence with a salutatory whoop ot welcome. The plain on which the town had stood was now strewn with charred fragments of lodges, which had so recently swarmed with savage life and hilarity. To render more hideous the picture of desolation, large numbers of skulls had been placed on the upper extremities of lodge-poles which had escaped the devouring flames. In the midst of these horrors was the rude fort of the spoilers, rendered frightful by the same ghastly relics. A near approach showed that the graves had been robbed of their bodies, and swarms of buzzards were discovered gluttingf their loathsome stomachs on the reeking corruption. To complete the work of destruction, the growing corn of the village had been cut down and burned, while the pits containing the products of previous years, had been rifled and their contents scattered with wanton waste. It was evident the suspected blow of the Iroquois had fallen with relentless fury." Touti had escaped LaSalle knew not whither. Passing down the lake in search of him and his men, LaSalle discovered that the fort had been destroyed, but the vessel which he had partly constructed was still 16 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. on the stocks and but slightly injured. After further fruitless search, failing to find Touti, he fastened to a tree a painting representing himself and party sitting in a canoe and bearing a pipe of peace, and to the paint- ing attached a letter addressed to Touti. Touti had escaped, and, after untold privations, taken shelter among the Pottawattamies near Green Bay. These were friendly to the French. One of their old chiefs used to say, " There were but three great cap- tains in the world, himself, Touti and LaSalle." GENIUS OF LaSALLE. We must now return to LaSalle, whose exploits stand out in such bold relief. He was born in Rouen, France, in 1643. His father was 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 tract of land at LaChine, where he established himself in the fur trade. He was a man of daring genius, and outstripped all his competitors in exploits of travel and commerce with the Indians. In 1669, he visited the headquarters of the great Iroquois Confederacy, at Onondaga, in the heart of New York, and, obtaining guides, explored the Ohio River to the falls at Louisville. In order to understand the genius of LaSalle, it must be remembered that for many years prior to his time the missionaries and traders were obliged to make their way to the Northwest by the Ottawa River (of Canada) on account of the fierce hostility of the Iroquois along the lower lakes and Niagara River, which entirely closed this latter route to the Upper Lakes. They carried on their commerce chiefly by canoes, pad- dling them through the Ottawa to Lake Nipissing, carrying them across the portage to French River, and descending that to Lake Huron. This being the route by which they reached the Northwest, accounts for the fact that all the earliest Jesuit missions were established in the neighbor- hood of the Upper Lakes. LaSalle conceived the grand idea of opening the route by Niagara River and the Lower Lakes to Canadian commerce by sail vessels, connecting it with the navigation of the Mississippi, and thus opening a magnificent water communication from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico. This truly grand and comprehensive purpose seems to have animated him in all his wonderful achievements and the matchless difficulties and hardships he surmounted. As the first step in the accomplishment of this object he established himself on Lake Ontario, and built and garrisoned Fort Frontenac, the site of the present HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 17 city of Kingston, Canada. Here he obtained a grant of land from the French crown and a body of troops by which he beat back the invading Iroquois and cleared the passage to Niagara Falls. Having by this mas- terly stroke made it safe to attempt a hitherto untried expedition, his next step, as we have seen, was to advance to the Falls with all his outfit for building a ship with which to sail the lakes. He was success- ful in this undertaking, though his ultimate purpose was defeated by a strange combination of untoward circumstances. The Jesuits evidently hated LaSalle and plotted against him, because he had abandoned them and co-operated with a rival order. The fur traders were also jealous of his superior success in opening new channels of commerce. At LaChine he had taken the trade of Lake Ontario, which but for his presence there would have gone to Quebec. While they were plodding with their bark canoes through the Ottawa he was constructing sailing vessels to com- mand the trade of the lakes and the Mississippi. These great plans excited the jealousy and envy of the small traders, introduced treason and revolt 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 mouth of the Mississippi, up which LaSalle intended to sail, his supply ship, with the immigrants, was driven ashore and wrecked on Matagorda Bay. With the fragments of the vessel he constructed a stockade and rude huts on the shore for the protection of the immigrants, calling the post Fort St. Louis. He then made a trip into New Mexico, in search of silver mines, but, meeting with disappointment, returned to find his little colony reduced to forty souls. He then resolved to travel on foot to Illinois, and, starting with his companions, had reached the valley of the Colorado, near the mouth of Trinity river, when he was shot by one of his men. This occurred on the 19th of March, 1687. Dr. J. W. Foster remarks of him : " Thus fell, not far from the banks of the Trinity, Robert Cavalier de la Salle, one of the grandest charac- ters that ever figured in American history — a man capable of originating the vastest schemes, and endowed with a will and a judgment capable of carrying them to successful results. Had ample facilities been placed by the King of France at his disposal, the result of the colonization of this continent might have been far different from what we now behold." 18 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. EARLY SETTLEMENTS. A temporary settlement was made at Fort St. Louis, or the old Kas- kaskia village, on the Illinois River, in what is now LaSalle County, in 1682. In 1690, this was removed, with the mission connected with it, to Kaskaskia, on the river of that name, emptying into the lower Mississippi in St. Clair County. Cahokia was settled about the same time, or at least, both of these settlements began in the year 1690, though it is now pretty well settled 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 probably visited by French traders and missionaries before the close of the seven- teenth century. In the vast territory claimed by the French, many settlements of considerable importance had sprung up. Biloxi, on Mobile Bay, had been founded by DTberville, in 1699 ; Antoine de Lamotte Cadillac had founded Detroit in 1701 ; and New Orleans had been founded by Bien- ville, under the auspices of the Mississippi Company, in 1718. In Illi- nois also, considerable settlements had been made, so that in. 1730 they embraced one hundred and forty French families, about six hundred " con- verted Indians," and many traders and voyageurs. In that portion of the country, on the east side of the Mississippi, there were five distinct set- tlements, with their respective villages, viz. : Cahokia, near the mouth of Cahokia Creek and about five miles below the present city of St. Louis ; St. Philip, about forty-five miles below Cahokia, and four miles above Fort Chartres ; Fort Chartres, twelve miles above Kaskaskia ; Kaskaskia, situated on the Kaskaskia River, five miles above its conflu- ence with the Mississippi ; and Prairie du Rocher, near Fort Chartres. To these must be added St. Genevieve and St. Louis, on the west side of the Mississippi. " These, with the exception of St. Louis, are among HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 19 the oldest French towns in the Mississippi Valley. Kaskaskia, in its best days, was a town of some two or three thousand inhabitants. After it passed from the crown of France its population for many years did not exceed fifteen hundred. Under British rule, in 1773, the population had decreased to four hundred and fifty. As early as 1721, the Jesuits had established a college and a monastery in Kaskaskia. Fort Chartres was first built under the direction of the Mississippi Company, in 1718, by M. de Boisbraint, a military officer, under command of Bienville. 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 America are more deserving than this colonel. Nothing short of first-class ability could have rescued Vincens and all Illinois from the English. And it is not possible to over-estimate the influence of this achievement upon the republic. In 1779 Illinois became a part of Vir- ginia. It was soon known as Illinois County. In 1784 Virginia ceded all this territory to the general government, to be cut into States, to be republican in form, with " the same right of sovereignty, freedom, and independence as the other States." In 1787 it was the object of the wisest and ablest legislation found in any merely human records. No man can study the secret history of THE " COMPACT OF 1787," and not feel that Providence was guiding with sleepless eye these unborn States. The ordinance that on July 13, 1787, finally became the incor- porating act, has a most marvelous history. Jefferson had vainly tried to secure a system of government for the northwestern territory. He was an emancipationist of that day, and favored the exclusion of slavery from the territory Virginia had ceded to the general government ; but the South voted him down. as often as it came up. In 1787, as late as July 10, an organizing act without the anti-slavery clause was pending. This concession to the South was expected to carry it. Congress was in 20 HISTORY OP THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. session in New York City. On July 5, Rev. Dr. Manasseli Cutler, of Massachusetts, came into New York to lobby on the northwestern terri- tory. Everything seemed to fall into his hands. Events were ripe. The state of the public credit, the growing of Southern prejudice, the basis of his mission, his personal character, all combined to complete one of those sudden and marvelous revolutions of public sentiment that once in five or ten centuries are seen to sweep over a country like the breath of the Almighty. Cutler was a graduate of Yale — received his A.M. from Harvard, and his D.D. from Yale. He had studied and taken degrees in the three learned professions, medicine, law, and divinity. He had thus America's best indorsement. He had published a scientific examination of the plants of New England. His name stood second only to that of Franklin as a scientist in America. He was a courtly gentle- man of the old style, a man of commanding presence, and of inviting face. The Southern members said they had never seen such a gentleman in the North. He came representing a company that desired to purchase a tract of land now included in Ohio, for the purpose of planting a colony. It was a speculation. Government money was worth eighteen cents on the dollar. This Massachusetts company had collected enough to pur- chase 1,500,000 acres of land. Other speculators in New York made Dr. Cutler their agent (lobbyist). On the 12th he represented a demand for 6,500,000 acres. This would reduce the national debt. Jefferson and Virginia were regarded as authority concerning the land Virginia had just ceded. Jefferson's policy wanted to provide for the public credit, and this was a good opportunity to do something. Massachusetts then owned the territory of Maine, which she was crowding on the market. She was opposed to opening the northwestern region. This fired the zeal of Virginia. The South caught the inspira- tion, and all exalted Dr. Cutler. The English minister invited him to dine with some of the Southern gentlemen. He was the center of interest. The entire South rallied round him. Massachusetts could not vote against him, because many of the constituents of her members were interested personally in the western speculation. Thus Cutler, making friends with the South, and, doubtless, using all the arts of the lobby, was enabled to command the situation. True to deeper convictions, he dictated one of the most compact and finished documents of wise states- manship that has ever adorned any human law book. Ho borrowed from Jefferson the term " Articles of Compact," which, preceding the federal constitution, rose into the most sacred character. He then followed very closely the constitution of Massachusetts, adopted three years before. Its most marked points were : 1. The exclusion of slavery from the territory forever. 2. Provision for public schools, giving one township for a seminary, HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLESTOIS. 21 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 remeral)ered 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. Griving his unqualified declaration that it was that or nothing — that unle^s 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- delpliia. On July 13, 1787, the bill was put upon its passage, and was unanimously adopted, every Southern member voting for it, and only one man, Mr. Yates, of New York, voting against it. But as the States voted as States, Yates lost his vote, and the compact was put beyond repeal. Thus the great States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wis- consin — a vast empire, the heart of the great valley — were consecrated to freedom, intelligence, and honesty. Thus the great heart of the nation was prepared for a year and a day and an hour. In the light of these eighty- nine years I affirm that this act was the salvation of the republic and the destruction of slavery. Soon the South saw their great blunder, and tried to repeal the compact. In 1803 Congress referred it to a committee of which John Randolph was chairman. He reported that this ordinance was a compact, and opposed repeal. Thus it stood a rock, in the way of the on-rushing sea of slavery. With all this timely aid it was, after all, a most desperate and pro- tracted struggle to keep the soil of Illinois sacred to freedom. It was the natural battle-field for the irrepressible conflict. In the southern end of the State slavery preceded the compact. It existed among the old French settlers, and was hard to eradicate. The southern part of the State was settled from the slave States, and this population brought their laws, customs, and institutions with them. A stream of population from the North poured into the northern part of the State. These sections misunderstood and hated each other perfectly. The Southerners regarded the Yankees as a skinning, tricky, penurious race of peddlers, filling the country with tinware, brass clocks, and wooden nutmegs. The North- erner thought of the Southerner as a lean, lank, lazy creature, burrowing in a hut, and rioting in whisky, dirt and ignorance. These causes aided in making the struggle long and bitter. So strong was the sympathy with slavery that, in spite of the ordinance of 1787, and in spite of the deed of cession, it was determined to allow the old French settlers to retain their slaves. Planters from the slave States might bring their 22 HISTOKY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. slaves, if they would give them a chance to choose freedom or years of service and bondage for their children till they should become thirty years of age. If they chose freedom they must leave the State in sixt}^ days or be sold as fugitives. Servants were whipped for offenses for which white men'are fined. Each lash paid forty cents of the fine. A negro ten miles from home without a pass was whipped. These famous laws were imported from the slave States just as they imported laws for the inspection of flax and wool when there was neither in the State. These Black Laws are now wiped out. A vigorous effort was made to protect slavery in the State Constitution of 1817. It barely failed. It was renewed in 1825, when a convention was asked to make a new constitution. After a hard fight the convention was defeated. But slaves did not disappear from the census of the State until 1850. There were mobs and murders in the interest of slavery. Lovejoy was added to the list of martyrs — a sort of first-fruits of that long life of immortal heroes who saw freedom as the one supreme desire of their souls, and were so enamored of her that they preferred to die rather than survive her. The population of 12,282 that occupied the territory in A.D. 1800, increased to 45,000 in A.D. 1818, when the State Constitution was adopted, and Illinois took her place in the Union, with a star on the flag and two votes in the Senate. Shadrach Bond was the first Governor, and in his first message he recommended the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. The simple economy in those days is seen in the fact that the entire bill for stationery for the first Legislature was only $13.50. Yet this simple body actually enacted a very superior code. There was no money in the territory before the war of 1812. Deer skins and coon skins were the circulating medium. In 1821, the Legis- lature ordained a State Bank on the credit of the State. It issued notes in the likeness of bank bills. These notes were made a legal tender for every thing, and the bank was ordered to loan to the people 8100 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. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 23 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 agairist 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 yovmg man, and from a poor State, he was made Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. He was pre-eminent for standing by his committee, regard- less of consequences. It was his integrity that elected John Quincy Adams to the Presidency. There were four candidates in 1824, Jackson, Clay, Crawford, and John Quincy Adams. There being no choice by the people, the election was thrown into the House. It was so balanced that it turned on his vote, and that he cast for Adams, electing him ; then went home to face the wrath of the Jackson party in Illinois. It cost him all but character and greatness. It is a suggestive comment on the times, that there was no legal interest till 1830. It often reached 150 per cent., usually 50 per cent. Then it was reduced to 12, and now to 10 per cent. PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE PRAIRIE STATE. In area the State has 55,410 square miles of territory. It is about 150 miles wide and 400 miles long, stretching in latitude from Maine to North Carolina. It embraces wide variety of climate. It is tempered on the north by the great inland, saltless, tideless sea, which keeps the thermometer from either extreme. Being a table land, from 600 to 1,600 feet above the level of the sea, one is prepared to find on the health maps, prepared by the general government, an almost clean 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. Thermopylse 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 the world, the vast region between the mountains — a valley that could 24 HISTORY OP THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. feed mankind for one thousand years. It is well on toward the center of the continent. It is in the great temperate belt, in which have been found nearly all the aggressive civilizations of history. It has sixty-five miles of frontage on the head of the lake. With the Mississippi forming the western and southern boundary, with the Ohio running along the southeastern line, with the Illinois River and Canal dividing the State diagonally from the lake to the Lower Mississippi, and with the Rock and Wabash Rivers furnishing altogether 2,000 miles of water-front, con- necting with, and running through, in all about 12,000 miles of navi- gable water. But this is not all. These waters are made most available by the fact that the lake and the State lie on the ridge running into the great valley from the east. Within cannon-shot of the lake the water runs away from the lake to the Gulf. The lake now empties at both ends, one into the Atlantic and one into the Gulf of Mexico. The lake thus seems to hang over the land. This makes the dockage most serviceable ; there are no steep banks to damage it. Both lake and river are made for use. The climate varies from Portland to Richmond ; it favors every pro- duct of the continent, including the tropics, with less than half a dozen exceptions. It produces every great nutriment of the world except ban- anas and rice. It is hardly too much to say that it is the most productive spot known to civilization. With the soil full of bread and the earth full of minerals ; with an upper surface of food and an under layer of fuel ; with perfect natural drainage, and abundant springs and streams and navigable rivers ; half way between the forests of the North and the fruits 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 chief!}'- from Kentucky and Virginia. But, in the conflict of ideas concerning slavery, a strong tide of emigration came in from the East, and soon changed this composition. In 1870 her non- native population were from colder soils. New York furnished 133,290 ; Oliio gave 102,623; 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. HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLIN^OIS. 26 PROGRESS OF DEVELOPMENT. One of the greatest elements in the early development of Illinois is the Illinois and Michigan Canal, connecting the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers with the lakes. It was of the utmost importance to the State. It was recommended by Gov. Bond, the first governor, in his first message. In 1821, the Legislature appropriated 110,000 for surveying the route. Two bright young engineers surveyed it, and estimated the cost at $600,000 or $700,000. It finally cost 18,000,000. 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 tlie work. In 1828, another law — commissioners appointed, and work commenced with new survey and new estimates. In 1834-35, George Farquhar made an able report on the whole matter. This was, doubtless, the ablest report ever made to a western legislature, and it became the model for subsequent reports and action. From this the work went on till it was finished in 1848. It cost tlie State a large amount of money ; but it gave to the industries of the State an impetus that pushed it up into the first rank of greatness. It was not built as a speculation any more than a doctor is employed on a speculation. But it has paid into the Treasury of the State an average annual net sum of over $111,000. Pending the construction of the canal, the land and town-lot fever broke out in the State, in 1834-35. It took on the malignant type in Chicago, lifting the town up into a city. The disease spread over the entire State and adjoining States. It was epidemic. It cut up men's farms without regard to locality, and cut up the purses of the purchasers without regard to consequences. It is estimated that building lots enough were sold in Indiana alone to accommodate every citizen then in the United States. Towns and cities were exported to the Eastern market by the ship- load. There was no lack of buyers. Every up-ship came freighted with speculators and their money. This distemper seized upon the Legislature in 1836-37, and left not one to tell the tale. They enacted a system of internal improvement without a parallel in the grandeur of its conception. They ordered the construction of 1,300 miles of railroad, crossing the State in all direc- tions. This was surpassed by the river and canal improvements. There were a few counties not touched by either railroad or river or canal, and those were to be comforted and compensated by the free dis- tribution of !$200,000 among them. To inflate this balloon beyond cre- dence it was ordered that work should be commenced on both ends of 26 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. each of these railroads and rivers, and at each river-crossing, all at the same time. The appropriations for these vast improvements were over $12,000,000, and commissioners were appointed to borrow the money on the credit of the State. Remember that all this was in tlie early days of railroading, when railroads were luxuries ; that the State had whole counties with scarcely a cabin ; and that the population of the State was less than 400,000, and you can form some idea of the vigor with which these brave men undertook the work of making a great State. In the light of history I am compelled to say that this was only a premature throb of the power that actually slumbered in the soil of the State. It was Hercules in the cradle. At this juncture the State Bank loaned its funds largely to Godfrey Gilman & Co., and to other leading houses, for the purpose of drawing trade from St. Louis to Alton. Soon they failed, and took down the bank with them. In 1840, all hope seemed gone. A population of 480,000 were loaded with a debt of $14,000,000. It had only six small cities, really only towns, namely : Chicago, Alton, Springfield, Quincy, Galena, Nauvoo. This debt was to be cared for when there was not a dollar in the treas- ury, and when the State had borrowed itself out of all credit, and when there was not good money enough in the hands of all the people to pay the interest of the debt for a single year. Yet, in the presence of all these difficulties, the young State steadily refused to repudiate. Gov. Ford took hold of the problem and solved it, bringing the State through in triumph. Having touched lightly upon some of the more distinctive points in the history of the development of Illinois, let us next briefly consider the MATERIAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE. It is a garden four hundred miles long and one hundred and fifty miles wide. Its soil is chiefly a black sandy loam, from six inches to sixty feet thick. On the American bottoms it has been cultivated for one hundred and fifty years without renewal. About the old French towns it has yielded corn for a century and a half without rest or lielp. It produces nearly everything green in the temperate and tropical zones. She leads all other States in the number of acres actually under plow. Her products from 25,000,000 of acres are incalculable. Her mineral wealth is scarcely second to her agricultural power. She has coal, iron, lead, copper, zinc, many varieties of building stone, fire clay, cuma clay, common brick clay, sand of all kinds, gravel, mineral paint — every thing needed for a'high civilization. Left to herself, she has the elements of all greatness. The single item of coal is too vast for an appreciative 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 empires, and have room enough all round to work without know- ing that they had been sepulchered there. Put this vast coal-bed down by the other great coal deposits of the world, and its importance becomes manifest. Great Britain has 12,000 square miles of coal; Spain, 3,000; France, 1,719 ; Belgium, 578 ; Illinois about twice as many square miles as all combined. Virginia has 20,000 square miles ; Pennsylvania, 16,000 ; Ohio, 12,000. Illinois has 41,000 square miles. One-seventh of all the known coal on this continent is in Illinois. Could we sell the coal in this single State for one-seventh of one cent a ton it would pay the national debt. Converted into power, even with the wastage in our common engines, it would do more work than could be done by the entire race, beginning at Adam's wedding and working ten hours a day through all the centuries till the present time, and right on into the future at the same rate for the next 600,000 years. Great Britain uses enough mechanical power to-day to give to each man, woman, and child in the kingdom the help and service of nineteen untiring servants. No wonder she has leisure and luxuries. • No wonder the home of the common artisan has in it more luxuries than could be found in the palace of good old King Arthur, Think, if you can conceive of it, of the vast army of servants that slumber in the soil of Illinois, impatiently awaiting the call of Genius to come forth to minister to our comfort. At the present rate of consumption England's coal supply will be exhausted in 250 years. When this is gone she must transfer her dominion either to the Indies, or to British America, which I would not resist ; or to some other people, which I would regret as a loss to civilization. COAL IS KING. At the same rate of consumption (which far exceeds our own) the deposit of coal in Illinois will last 120,000 years. And her kingdom shall be an everlasting kingdom. Let us turn, now from this reserve power to the annual products of 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 man hath will he give for his hfe. According to the last census Illinois produced 30,000,000 of bushels of wheat. That is more wheat than was raised by any other State in the Union. She raised last year 130,000,000 of bushels of corn — twice as much as any other State, and one-sixth of all the corn raised in the United States. She harvested 2,747,000 tons of hay, nearly one-tenth of all the hay in the Republic. It is not generally appreciated, but it is true, that the hay crop of the country is worth more than the cotton crop. The hay of Illinois equals the cotton of Louisiana. Go to Charleston, S. C, and see them peddling handfuls of hay or grass, almost as a curiosity, as we regard Chinese gods or the cryolite of Greenland ; drink your coffee and condensed milk ; and walk back from the coast for many a league through the sand and burs till you get up into the better atmos- phere of the mountains, without seeing a waving meadow or a grazing herd ; then you will begin to appreciate the meadows of the Prairie State, where the grass often grows sixteen feet high. The value of her farm implements is 1)211,000,000, and the value of her live stock is only second to the great State of New York. Last year she had 25,000,000 hogs, and packed 2,113,845, about one-half of all that were packed in the United States. This is no insignificant item. Pork is a growing demand of the old world. Since the laborers of Europe have gotten a taste of our bacon, and we have learned how to pack it dry in boxes, like dry goods, the world has become the market. The hog is on the march into the future. His nose is ordained to uncover the secrets of dominion, and his feet shall be guided by the star of empire. Illinois marketed $57,000,000 worth of slaughtered animals — more than any other State, and a seventh of all the States. Be patient with me, and pardon my pride, and I will give you a list of some of the things in which Illinois excels all other States. Depth and richness of soil ; per cent, of good ground ; acres of improved land ; large farms — some farms contain from 40,000 to 60,000 acres of cultivated land, 40,000 acres of corn on a single farm ; number of farmers ; amount of wheat, corn, oats and honey produced ; value of ani- mals for slaughter ; number of hogs ; amount of pork ; number of horses — three times as many as Kentucky, the horse State. Illinois excels all other States in miles of railroads and in miles of postal service, and in money orders sold per annum, and in the amount of lumber sold in her markets. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 29 Illinois is only second in many important matters. This sample list comprises a few of the more important : Permanent school fund (good for a young state) ; total income for educational purposes ; number of pub- lishers of books, maps, papers, etc.; value of 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 manufacturing establishments increased from 1860 to 1870, 300 per cent.; capital employed increased 350 per cent., and the amount of product increased 400 per cent. She issued 5,500,000 copies of commercial and financial newspapers — only second to New York. She has 6,759 miles of railroad, thus leading all other States, worth $636,458,000, using 3,245 engines, and 67,712 cars, making a train long enough to cover one-tenth of the entire roads of the State. Her stations are only five miles apart. She carried last year 15,795,000 passen- gers, an average of 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 gentlemanly management. Add to this the annual receipts from the canal, $111,000, and a large per cent, of the State tax is provided for. 30 HISTOKY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 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 dis]30sed of a band of horse-thieves that infested the territory. The Mormon indignities finally awoke the same spirit. Alton was also the scene of a pro-slavery mob, in which Lovejoy was added to the list of martyrs. The moral sense of the people makes the law supreme, and gives to the State unruffled peace. With $22,300,000 in church property, and 4,298 church organizations, the State has that divine police, the sleepless patrol of moral ideas, that alone is able to secure perfect safety. Conscience takes the knife from the assassin's hand and the bludgeon from the grasp of the highwayman. We sleep in safety, not because we are behind bolts and bars — these only fence against the innocent ; not because a lone officer drowses on a distant corner of a street ; not because a sheriff may call his posse from a remote part of the county ; but because conscience guards the very portals of the air and stirs in the deepest recesses of the public mind. This spirit issues within the State 9,500,000 copies of religious papers annually, and receives still more from without. Thus the crime of the State is only one-fourth that of New York and one-half that of 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 was caught, tried, convicted, and, in spite of friends and political aid, was hung. This fixed the code of honor on a Christian basis, and terminated its use in Illinois. The early preachers were ignorant men, who were accounted eloquent according to the strength of their voices. But they set the style for all public speakers. Lawyers and political speakers followed this rule. Gov. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS^ 81 Ford says: "Nevertheless, these first preachers were of incalculable benefit to the country. They inculcated justice and morality. To them are we indebted for the first Christian character of the Protestant portion of the people." In education Illinois surpasses her material resources. The ordinance of 1787 consecrated one thirty-sixth of her soil to common schools, and the law of 1818, the first law that went upon her statutes, gave three per cent, of all the rest to EDUCATION INSTEAD OF HIGHWAYS. The old compact secures this interest forever, and by its yoking morality and intelligence it precludes the legal interference with the Bible in the public schools. With such a start it is natural that we should have 11,050 schools, and that our illiteracy should be less than New York or Pennsylvania, and only about one-half of Massachusetts. We are not to blame for not having more than one-half as many idiots as the great States. These public schools soon made colleges inevitable. The first college, still flourishing, was started in Lebanon in 1828, by the M. E. church, and named after Bishop McKendree. Illinois College, at Jackson- ville, supported by the Presbyterians, followed in 1830. In 1832 the Bap- tists built Shurtleff College, at Alton. Then the Presbyterians built Knox 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, namely, the Northwestern University, at Evanston, with six colleges, ninety instructors, over 1,000 students, and $1,500,000 endow- ment. Rev. J. M. Peck was the first educated Protestant minister 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 him an enviable fame all over the United States. From these beginnings Illinois has gone on till she has more volumes in public libaaries even than Massachusetts, and of the 44,500,000 volumes in all the public libraries of the United States, she has one-thirteenth. In newspapers she stands fourth. Her increase is marvelous. In 1850 she issued 5,000,000 copies; in 1860, 27,590,000 ; in 1870, 113,140,000. In 1860 she had eighteen colleges and seminaries ; in 1870 she had eighty. That is a grand advance for the war decade. This brings us to a record unsurpassed in the history of any age, 32 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF H^LINOIS. THE WAR RECORD OF ILLINOIS. I hardly know where to begin, or how to advance, or what to say. I can at best give you only a broken synopsis of her deeds, and you must put them in the order of glory for yourself. Her sons have always been foremost on fields of danger. In 1832-33, at the call of Gov. Reynolds, her sons drove Blackhawk over the Mississippi. When the Mexican war came, in May, 1846, 8,370 men offered them- selves when only 3,720 could be accepted. The fields of Buena Vista and Vera Cruz, and the storming of Cerro Gordo, will carry the glory of Illinois soldiers along after the infamy of the cause they served has been forgotten. But it was reserved till our day for her sons to find a field and cause and foemen that could fitly illustrate their spirit and heroism. Illinois put into her own regiments for the United States government 256,000 men, and into the army through other States enough to swell the number to 290,000. This far exceeds all the soldiers of' the federal government in all the war of the revolution. Her total years of service were over 600,000. She enrolled men from eighteen to forty-five years of age when the law of Congress in 1864 — the test time — only asked for those from twenty to forty-five. Her enrollment was otherwise excessive. Her people wanted to go, and did not take the pains to correct the enrollment. Thus the basis of fixing the quota was too great, and then the quota itself, at least in the trying time, was far above any other State. Thus the demand on some counties, as Monroe, for example, took every able-bodied man in the county, and then did not have enough to fill the quota. Moreover, Illinois sent 20,844 men for ninety or one hundred days, for whom no credit was asked. When Mr. Lincoln's attention was called to the inequality of the quota compared with other States, he replied, " The country needs the sacrifice. We must put the whip on the free horse." In spite of all these disadvantages Illinois gave to the country 73,000 years of service above all calls. With one-thirteenth of the popu- lation of the loyal States, she sent regularly one-tenth of all the soldiers, and in the peril of the closing calls, when patriots were few and weary, she then sent one-eighth of all that were called for by her loved and hon- ored son in the white house. Her mothers and daughters went into the fields to raise the grain and keep the children together, while the fathers and older sons went to the harvest fields of the world. I knew a father and four sons who agreed that one of them must stay at home ; and they pulled straws from a stack to see who might go. The father was left. The next day he came into the camp, saying : " Mother says she can get the crops in, and I am going, too." I know large Methodist churches from which every male member went to the army. Do you want to know HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 33 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 companies of artillery, and one company of cavalry. He could not avoid GOING TO THE SEA. If he had been killed, I doubt not the men would have gone right on. Lincoln answered all rumors of Sherman's defeat with, " It is impossible ; there is a mighty sight of fight in 100,000 Western men." Illinois soldiers brought home 300 battle-flags. The first United States flag that floated over Richmond was an Illinois fl'ag. She sent messengers and nurses to every field and hospital, to care for her sick and wounded sons. She said, " These suffering ones are my sons, and I will care for them." When individuals had given all, then cities and towns came forward with their credit to the extent of many millions, to aid these men and their families. Illinois gave the country the great general of the war — Ulysses S. Grant — since honored with two terms of the Presidency of the United States. One other name from Illinois comes up in all minds, embalmed in all hearts, that must have the supreme place in this story of our glory and of our nation's honor ; that name is Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois. The analysis of Mr. Lincoln's character is difficult on account of its symmetry. In this age we look with admiration at his uncompromising honesty. And well we may, for this saved us. Thousands throughout the length and breadth of our country who knew him only as " Honest Old Abe," voted for him on that account ; and wisely did they choose, for no other man could have carried us through the fearful night of the war. When his plans were too vast for our comprehension, and his faith in the cause too sublime for our participation ; when it was all night about us, and all dread before us, and all sad and desolate behind us ; when not one ray shone upon our cause ; when traitors were haughty and exultant at the South, and fierce and blasphemous at the North ; when the loyal men 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 in the storm, and said : " Mr. Lincoln 34 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. is honest, and we can trust him still." Holding to this single point with the energy of faith and despair we held together, and, under God, he brought us through to victory. His practical wisdom made him the wonder of all lands. With such certainty did Mr. Lincoln follow causes to their ultimate effects, that his foresight of contingencies seemed almost prophetic. He is radiant with all the great virtues, and his memory shall shed a glory upon this age that shall fill the eyes of men as they look into his- tory. Other men have excelled him in some point, but, taken at all points, all in all, he stands head and shoulders above every other man of 6,000 years. An administrator, he saved the nation in the perils of unparalleled civil war. A statesman, he justified his measures by their success. A philanthropist, he gave liberty to one race and salvation to another. A moralist, he bowed from the summit of human power to the foot of the Cross, and became a Christian. A mediator, he exercised mercy under the most absolute abeyance to law. A leader, he was no partisan. A commander, he was untainted with blood. A ruler in desperate times, he was unsullied with crime. A man, he has left no word of passion, no thought of malice, no trick of craft, no act of jealousy, no purpose of selfish ambition. Thus perfected, without a model, and without a peer, he was dropped into these troubled years to adorn and embellish all that is good and all that is great in our humanity, and to present to all coming time the representative of the divine idea of free government. It is not too much to say that away down in the future, when the republic has fallen from its niche in the wall of time ; when the great war itself shall have faded out in the distance like a mist on the horizon ; when the Anglo-Saxon language shall be spoken only by the tongue of the stranger ; then the generations looking this way shall see the great president as the supreme figure in this vortex of 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 marvel of the Prairie State. This mysterious, majestic, mighty city, born first of water, and next of fire ; sown in weakness, and raised in power ; planted among the willows of the marsh, and crowned with the glory of the mountains ; sleeping on the bosom of the prairie, 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 miles, making her far safer than Rome on the banks of the Tiber ; HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 35 with schools eclipsing Alexandria and Athens ; with liberties more con- spicuous than those of the old republics ; with a heroism equal to the first Caithage, and with a sanctity scarcely second to that of Jerusalem — set your thoughts on all this, lifted into the eyes of all men by the miracle of its growth, illuminated by the flame of its faU, and transfigured by the divinity of its resurrection, and you will feel, as I do, the utter impossi- bility of compassing this subject as it deserves. Some impression of her importance is received from the shock her burning gave to the civilized world. When the doubt of her calamity was removed, and the horrid fact was accepted, there went a shudder over all cities, and a quiver over all lands. There was scarcely a town in the civilized world that did not shake on the brink of this opening chasm. The flames of our homes red- dened all skies. The city was set upon a hill, and could not be hid. All eyes were turned upon it. To have struggled and suffered amid the scenes of its fall is as distinguishing as to have fought at Thermopylae, or Salamis, or Hastings, or Waterloo, or Bunker Hill. Its calamity amazed the world, because it was felt to be the common property of mankind. The early history of the city is full of interest, just as the early his- tory of such a man as Washington or Lincoln becomes public property, and is cherished by every patriot. Starting with 560 acres in 1833, it embraced and occupied 23,000 acres in 1869, and, having now a population of more than 500,000, it com- mands general attention. The first settler — Jean Baptiste Pointe au Sable, a mulatto from the West Indies — came and began trade with the Indians in 1796. John Kinzie became his successor in 1804, in which year Fort Dearborn was erected. A mere trading-post was kept here from that time till about the time of the Blackhawk war, in 1832. It was not the city. It was merely a cock crowing at midnight. The morning was not yet. In 1833 the set- tlement about the fort was incorporated as a town. The voters were divided on the propriety of such corporation, twelve voting for it and one against it. Four years later it was incorporated as a city, and embraced 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 was so weak that it needed nursing till 1855. Grain was purchased by the wagon-load in the street. I remember sitting with my father on a load of wheat, in the long 36 HISTOKY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 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 1215,000,000, and the produce weighs 7,000,000 tons or 700,000 car loads. This handles thirteen and a half ton each minute, all the year round. One tenth of all the wheat in the United States is handled in Chicago. Even as long ago as 1863 the receipts of grain in Chicago exceeded those of the goodly city of St. Louis, and in 1854 the exports of grain from Chicago exceeded those of New York and doubled those of St. Petersburg, Archangel, or Odessa, the largest grain markets in Europe. The manufacturing interests of the city are not contemptible. In 1873 manufactories employed 45,000 operatives ; in 1876, 60,000. The manufactured product in 1875 was worth $177,000,000. No estimate of the size and power of Chicago would be adequate that did not put large emphasis on the railroads. Before they came thundering along our streets canals were the hope of our country. But who ever thinks now of traveling by canal packets ? In June, 1852, there were only forty miles of railroad connected with the city. The old Galena division of the Northwestern ran out to Elgin. But now, who can count the trains and measure the roads that seek a terminus or connection in this city ? The lake stretches away to the north, gathering in to this center all the harvests that might otherwise pass to the north of us. If you will take a map and look at the adjustment of railroads, you will see, first, that Chicago is the great railroad center of the world, as New York is the commercial city of this continent ; and, second, that the railroad lines form the iron spokes of a great wheel whose hub is this city. The lake furnishes the only break in the spokes, and this seems simply to have pushed a few spokes together on each shore. See the eighteen trunk lines, exclusive of eastern connections. Pass round the circle, and view their numbers and extent. There is the great Northwestern, with all its branches, one branch creeping along the lake shore, and so reaching to the north, into the Lake Superior regions, away to the right, and on to the Northern Pacific on the left, swinging around Green Bay for iron and copper and silver, twelve months in the year, and reaching out for the wealth of the great agricultural belt and isothermal line traversed by the Northern Pacific. Another branch, not so far north, feeling for the heart of the Badger State. Another pushing lower down the Mississippi — all these make many con- nections, and tapping all the vast wheat regions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and all the regions this side of sunset. There is that elegant road, the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, running out a goodly number of HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 37 branches, and reaping the great fields this side of the Missouri River. I can only mention the Chicago, Alton & St. Louis, our Illinois Central, described elsewhere, and the Chicago & Rock Island. Further around we come to the lines connecting us with all the eastern cities. The Chicago, Indianapolis & St. Louis, the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago, the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, and the Michigan Cen- tral and Great Western, give us many highways to the seaboard. Thus we reach the Mississippi at five points, from St. Paul to Cairo and the Gulf itself by two routes. We also reach Cincinnati and Baltimore, and Pitts- burgh and Philadelphia, and New York. North and south run the water courses of the lakes and the rivers, broken just enough at this point to make a pass. Through this, from east to west, run the long lines that stretch from ocean to ocean. This is the neck of the glass, and the golden sands of commerce must pass into our hands. Altogether we have more than 10,000 miles of railroad, directly tributary to this city, seeking to unload their wealth in our coffers. All these roads have come themselves by the infallible instinct of capital. Not a dollar was ever given by the city to secure one of them, and only a small per cent, of stock taken originally by her citizens, and that taken simply as an investment. Coming in the natural order of events, they will not be easily diverted. There is still another showing to all this. The connection between New York and San Francisco is by the middle route. This passes inevit- ably through Chicago. St. Louis wants the Southern Pacific or Kansas Pacific, and pushes it out through Denver, and so on up to Cheyenne. But before the road is fairly under way, the Chicago roads shove out to Kansas City, making even the Kansas Pacific a feeder, and actually leav- ing St. Louis out in the cold. It is not too much to expect that Dakota, Montana, and Washington Territory will find their great market in Chi- cago. But these are not all. Perhaps I had better notice here the ten or fifteen new roads that have just entered, or are just entering, our city. Their names are all that is necessary to give. Chicago & St. Paul, look- ing up the Red River country to the British possessions ; the Chicago, Atlantic & Pacific ; the Chicago, Decatur & State Line ; the Baltimore & Ohio; the Chicago, Danville & Vincennes; the Chicago & LaSalle Rail- road ; the Chicago, Pittsburgh & Cincinnati ; the Chicago and Canada Southern ; the Chicago and Illinois River Railroad. These, with their connections, and with the new connections of the old roads, already in process of erection, give to Chicago not less than 10,000 miles of new tributaries from the richest land on the continent. Thus there will be added to the reserve power, to the capital within reach of this city, not less than 81,000,000,000. 88 HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. 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 120,000,000. In 1870 it reached $400,000,000. In 1871 it was pushed up above 1450,000,000. And in 1875 it touched nearly double that. One-half of our imported goods come directly to Chicago. Grain enough is exported directly from our docks to the old world to employ a semi-weekly line of steamers of 3,000 tons capacity. This branch is not likely to be greatly developed. Even after the great Welland Canal is completed we shall have only fourteen feet of water. The great ocean vessels will continue to control the trade. The banking capital of Chicago is $24,431,000. Total exchange in 1875, 1659,000,000. Her wholesale business in 1875 was $294,000,000. The rate of taxes is less than in an}'" other great city. The schools of Chicago are unsurpassed in America. Out of a popu- lation of 300,000 there were only 186 persons between the ages of six and twenty-one unable to read. This is the best known record. In 1831 the mail system was condensed into a half-breed, who went on foot to Niles, Mich., once in two weeks, and brought back what papers and news he could find. As late as 1846 there was often only one mail a week. A post-office was established in Chicago in 1833, and the post- master nailed up old boot-legs on one side of his shop to serve as boxes for the nabobs and literary men. It is an interesting fact in the growth of the young city that in the active life of the business men of that day the mail matter has grown to a daily average of over 6,500 pounds. It speaks equally well for the intelligence of the people and the commercial importance of the place, that the mail matter distributed to the territory immediately tributary to Chicago is seven times greater than that distributed to the territory immediately tributary to St. Louis. The improvements that have characterized the city are as 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 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF H^LINOIS. 39 of the world's curiosities. It used to wind around in the lower end of the town, and make its way rippling over the sand into the lake at the foot of Madison street. They took it up and put it down where it now is. It was a narrow stream, so narrow that even moderately small crafts had to go up through the willows and cat's tails to the point near Lake street bridge, and back up one of the branches to get room enough in which to turn around. In 1844 the quagmires in the streets were first pontooned by plank roads, which acted in wet weather as public squirt-guns. Keeping you out of the mud, they compromised by squirting the mud over you. The wooden-block pavements came to Chicago in 1857. In 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 miles of territory, and has 30 miles of water front, besides the outside harbor of refuge, of 400 acres, inclosed by a crib sea-wall. One-third of the city has been raised up an average of eight feet, giving good pitch to the 263 miles of sewerage. The water of the city is above all competition. It is received through two tunnels extending to a crib in the lake two miles from shore. The closest analy- sis fails to detect any impurities, and, received 35 feet below the surface, it is always clear and cold. The first tunnel is five feet two inches in diameter and two miles long, and can deliver 50,000,000 of gallons per day. The second tunnel is seven feet in diameter and six miles long, running four miles under the city, and can deliver 100,000,000 of gal- lons per day. This water is distributed through 410 miles of water- mains. The three grand engineering exploits of the city are : First, lifting the city up on jack-screws, whole squares at a time, without interrupting the business, thus giving us good drainage ; second, running the tunnels under the lake, giving us the best water in the world ; and third, the turning the current of the river in its own channel, delivering us from the old abominations, and making decency possible. They, redound about 40 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. equally to the credit of the engineering, to the energy of the people, and to the health of the city. That which really constitutes the city, its indescribable spirit, its soul, the way it lights up in every feature in the hour of action, has not been touched. In meeting strangers, one is often surprised how some homely women marry so well. Their forms are bad, their gait uneven and awk- ward, their complexion is dull, their features are misshapen and mismatch- ed, and when we see them there is no beauty that we should desire them. But when once they are aroused on some subject, they put on new pro- portions. They light up into great power. The real person comes out from its unseemly ambush, and captures us at will. They have power. They have ability to cause things to come to pass. We no longer wonder why they are in such high demand. So it is with our city. There is no grand scenery except the two seas, one of water, the other of prairie. Nevertheless, there is a spirit about it, a push, a breadth, a power, that soon makes it a place never to be forsaken. One soon ceases to believe in impossibilities. Balaams are the only prophets that are disappointed. The bottom that has been on the point of falling out has been there so long that it has grown fast. It can not fall out. It has all the capital of the world itching to get inside the corporation. The two great laws that govern the growth and size of cities are, first, the amount of territory for which they are the distributing and receiving jDoints ; 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 miles to gather in the business. Commerce can not ferry up there for seven months in the year, and the facilities for seven months can do the work for twelve. Then the great region west of us is nearly all good, productive land. Dropping south into the trail of St. Louis, you fall into vast deserts and rocky dis- tricts, useful in holding the world together. St. Louis and Cincinnati, instead of rivaling and hurting Chicago, are her greatest sureties of dominion. They are far enough away to give sea-room, — farther off than Paris is from London, — and yet they are near enough to prevent the springing up of any other great city between them. St. Louis will be helped by the opening of the Mississippi, but also hurt. That will put New Orleans on her feet, and with a railroad running over into Texas and so West, she will tap the streams that now crawl up the Texas and Missouri road. The current is East, not North, and a sea- port at New Orleans can not permanently help St. Louis. Chicago is in the field almost alone, to handle the wealth of one- HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 41 fourth of the territory of this great republic. This strip of seacoast divides its margins between Portland, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Savannah, or some other great port to be created for the South in the next decade. But Chicago has a dozen empires casting their treasures into her lap. On a bed of coal that can run all the machinery of the world for 500 centuries ; in a garden that can feed the race by the thousand years ; at the head of the lakes that give her a temperature as a summer resort equaled by no great city in the land ; with a climate that insures the health of her citizens ; surrounded by all the great deposits of natural wealth in mines aud forests and herds, Chicago is the wonder of to-day, and will be the city of the future. MASSACRE AT FORT DEARBORN. During the war of 1812, Fort Dearborn became the theater of stirring invents. The garrison consisted of fifty-four men under command of Captain Nathan Heald, assisted by Lieutenant Helm (son-in-law of Mrs. Kinzie) and Ensign Ronan. Dr. Voorhees was surgeon. The only resi- dents at the post at that time were the wives of Captain Heald and Lieu- tenant Helm, and a few of the soldiers, Mr. Kinzie and his family, and a few Canadian voyageurs^ with their wives and children. The soldiers and Mr. Kinzie were on most friendly terms with the Pottawattamies and Winnebagos, the principal tribes around them, but they could not win them from their attachment to the British. One evening in April, 1812, Mr. Kinzie sat playing on his violin and his children were dancing to the music, when Mrs. Kinzie came rushing into the house, pale with terror, and exclaiming : " The Indians ! the Indians!" "What? Where?" eagerly inquired Mr. Kinzie. "Up at Lee's, killing and scalping," answered the frightened mother, who, when the alarm was given, was attending Mrs. Barnes (just confined) living not far off. Mr. Kinzie and his family crossed the river and took refuge in the fort, to which place Mrs. Barnes and her infant not a day old were safely conveyed. The rest of the inhabitants took shelter in the fort. This alarm was caused by a scalping party of Winnebagos, who hovered about the fort several days, when they disappeared, and for several weeks the inhabitants were undisturbed. On the 7th of August, 1812, General Hull, at Detroit, sent orders to Captain Heald to evacuate Fort Dearborn, and to distribute all the United States property to the Indians in the neighborhood — a most insane order. The Pottawattamie chief, who brought the dispatch, had more wisdom than the commanding general. He advised Captain Heald not to make the distribution. Said he : " Leave the fort and stores as they are, and let the Indians make distribution for themselves ; and while they are engaged in the business, the white people may escape to Fort Wayne." 42 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 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 informed that treachery was designed — that the Indians intended to murder the white people in the council, and then destroy those in the fort. Captain Heald, however, took the precaution to open a port-hole displaying a cannon pointing directly upon the council, and by that means saved his life. Mr. Kinzie, who knew the Indians well, begged Captain Heald not to confide in their promises, nor distribute the arms and munitions among them, for it would only put power into their hands to destroy the whites. Acting upon this advice, Heald resolved to withhold the munitions of war ; and on the night of the 13th, after the distribution of the other property had been made, the powder, ball and liquors were thrown into the river, the muskets broken up and destroyed. Black Partridge, a friendly chief, came to Captain Heald, and said : " Linden birds have been singing in my ears to-day: be careful on the march you are going to take." On that dark night vigilant Indians had crept near the fort and discovered the destruction of their promised booty going on within. The next morning the powder was seen floating on the surface of the river. The savages were exasperated and made loud com- plaints and threats. On the following day when preparations were making to leave the fort, and all the inmates were deeply impressed with a sense of impend- ing danger, Capt. Wells, an uncle of Mrs. Heald, was discovered upon the Indian trail among the sand-hills on the borders of the lake, not far distant, with a band of mounted Miamis, of whose tribe he was chief, having been adopted by the famous Miami warrior, Little Turtle. When news of Hull's surrender reached Fort Wayne, he had started with this force to assist Heald in defending Fort Dearborn. He was too late. Every means for its defense had been destroyed the night before, and arrangements were made for leaving the fort on the morning of the loth. It was a warm bright morning in the middle of August. Indications were positive that tlie 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 b}^ his personal influence to avert the impending blow, and therefore accompanied them, leaving his family in a boat in charge of a fi-iendly Indian, to be taken to his trading station at the site of Niles, Michigan, in the event of his death. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 43 The procession moved slowly along the lake shore till they reached the sand-hills between the prairie and the beach*, when the Pottawattamie escort, under the leadership of Blackbird, filed to the right, placing those hills between them and the white people. Wells, with his Miamis, had kept in the advance. They suddenly came rushing back, Wells exclaim- ing, " They are about to attack us ; form instantly." These words were quickly followed by a storm of bullets, which came whistling over the little hills which the treacherous savages had made the covert for their murderous attack. The white troops charged upon the Indians, drove them back to the prairie, and then the battle was waged between fifty- four soldiers, twelve civilians and three or four women (the cowardly Miamis having fled at the outset) against five hundred Indian warriors. The white people, hopeless, resolved to sell their lives as dearly as possible. Ensign Ronan wielded his weapon vigorously, even after falling upon his knees weak from the loss of blood. Capt. Wells, who was by the side of his niece, Mrs. Heald, when the conflict began, behaved with the greatest coolness and courage. He said to her, " We have not the slightest chance for life. We must part to meet no more in this world. God bless you." And then he dashed forward. Seeing a young warrior, painted like a demon, climb into a wagon in which were twelve children, and tomahawk them all, he cried out, unmindful of his personal danger, " If that is your game, butchering women and children, I will kill too." He spurred his horse towards the Indian camp, where they had left their squaws and papooses, hotly pursued by swift- footed young warriors, who sent bullets whistling after him. One of these killed his horse and wounded him severely in the leg. With a yell the young braves rushed to make him their prisoner and reserve him for torture. He resolved not to be made a captive, and by the use of the most provoking epithets tried to induce them to kill him instantly. He called a fiery young chief a squaw, when the enraged warrior killed Wells instantly with his tomahawk, jumped upon his body, cut out his heart, and ate a portion of the warm morsel with savage delight ! In this fearful combat women bore a conspicuous part. Mrs. Heald was an excellent equestrian and an expert in the use of the rifle. She fought the savages bravely, receiving several severe wounds. Though faint from the loss of blood, she managed to keep her saddle. A savage raised his tomahawk to kill her, when she looked him full in the face, and with a sweet smile and in a gentle voice said, in his own language, " Surely you will not kill a squaw ! " The arm of the savage fell, and the life of the heroic woman was saved. Mrs. Helm, the step-daughter of Mr. Kinzie, had an encounter with a stout Indian, who attempted to tomahawk her. Springing to one side, she received the glancing blow on her shoulder, and at the same instant 44 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. seized the savage round the neck with her arms and endeavored to get hold of his scalping knife, which hung in a sheath at his breast. While she was thus struggling she was dragged from her antagonist by anothei powerful Indian, who bore her, in spite of her struggles, to the margin of the lake and plunged her in. To her astonishment she was held by him so that she would not drown, and she soon perceived that she was in the hands of the friendly Black Partridge, who had saved her life. The wife of Sergeant Holt, a large and powerful woman, behaved as bravely as an Amazon. She rode a fine, high-spirited horse, which the Indians coveted, and several of them attacked her with the butts of their guns, for the purpose of dismounting her ; but she used the sword which she had 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 time a captive among the Indians, but was afterwards ransomed. In this sharp conflict two-thirds of the white people were slain and wounded, and all their horses, baggage and provision were lost. Only twenty-eight straggling men now remained to fight five hundred Indians rendered furious 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, bill of exchange, order, or note, nego- tiahle instrument payable at sight, or on demand, or on presentment, shall be entitled to days of grace. All other hills of exchange, drafts or notes are entitled to three days (f grace. All the above mentioned paper falling due on Sunday, New Years'' Day, the Fourth of July, Christinas, or any day appointed or recommended by the President of the United States or the Governor of the State as a day of fast or thanksgiving, shall be deemed as due on the day previous, and should two or more of these days come together, then such instrument shall be treated as due on the dixj previous to the first of said days. No defeyise can be made against a negotiable instrument (^assigjied before due~) in the hands of the assignee without notice, except fraud was used in obtaining the same. To hold an indorser, due diligence must be used by suit, in collecting of the maker, unless suit would have been unavailing. Notes payable to person nayned or to order, in order to absolutely transfer title, must be indorsed by the payee. Notes payable to bearer may be transferred by delivery, and when so payable every indorser thereon is held as a guarantor of payment unless otherwise expressed. In computing interest or discount on negotiable instruments, a month shall be considered a calendar month or tivelfth of a year, and for less than a month, a day shall be figured a thirtieth part of a month. Notes oydy bear iyiterest 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 710 will is made, the property of a deceased person is distrib- uted as follows : A 45 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 no child of the intestate, nor descendant of such child, and no widow or surviving husband, then to the parents, broth- ers or sisters of the deceased, and their descendants, in equal parts among them, allowing to each of the parents, if living, a child's part, or to the survivor of them if one be dead, a double portion; and if there is no parent living, then to the brothers ^nd sisters of the intestate, and their descendants. Third, When there is a widow or surviving husband, and no child or children, or descendants of a child or children of the intestate, then (after the payment of all just debts) one-half of the real estate and the whole of the personal estate shall descend to such widow or surviving hus- band as an absolute estate forever. Fourth. When there is a widow or surviving husband, and also a child or children, or descendants of such child or children of the intestate, the widow or surviving husba^id 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 any distinc- tion between 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 widow or surviving husband. WILLS AND ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS. ]Vo exact form of words are necessary in order to make a will good at law. Every male person of the age of twenty-one years, and evevy female of the age of eighteen years, of sound miyid and memory, can make a valid will ; it must be in 'writing, signed by the testator or by some one in his or her presence and by his or her direction, and attested by two or more credible witnesses. Care should be taken that the witnesses are not inter- ested in the will. Persons knowing themselves to have been named in the ivill or appointed executor, must within thirty days of the death of deceased cause the will to be proved and recorded in the proper county, or present it, and refuse to accept ; on failure to do so are liable to forfeit the sum of tivcnty dollars per month. Inventory to be made by executor or administraior within three months from date of letters testamentary or ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 47 of administration. Executors' and administrators' compensation not ta exceed six per cent, on amount of personal estate, and three per cent, on money realized from real estate, with such additional allowance a? shall be reasonable for extra services. Appraisers^ compensation $2 pel 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 claim and not presenting it at the time fixed by said notice is required to have summons issued notifying the executor or administrator of his having filed his claim in court ; in such 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 Sive forever barred, unless other estate is found that was not in- ventoried. Married women, infants, persons insane, imprisoned or without the United States, in the employment of the United States, or of this State, have two gears after their disabilities are removed to file claims. Claims are classified and paid out of the estate in the following manner : First. Funeral expenses. Second. The widow's atvard, if there is a widow ; or children if tliere are children, and no widow. Third. Expenses attending the last illness, not including physician's bill. Fourth. Debts due the common school or township fund. Fifth. All expenses of proving the will and taking out letters testa- mentary or administration, and settlement of the estate, and the physi- cian s bill in the last illness of deceased. Sixth. Where the deceased has received money in trust for any pur- pose, his executor or administrator shall pay out of his estate the amount received and not accounted for. Seventh. All other debts and demands of whatsoever kind, without regard to quality or dignity, which shall be exhibited to the court within two years from tlie granting of letters. Award to Widow and Children, exclusive of debts and legacies or be- quests, except funeral expenses : First. The family pictures and wearing apparel, jewels and ornaments of herself and minor children. Second. School books and the family library of the value of $100. Third. One sewing machine. Fourth. Necessary beds, bedsteads and bedding for herself and family. Fifth. The stoves and pipe used in the family, with the necessary cooking utensils, or in case they have none, $50 in money. Sixth. Household and kitchen furniture to the value of $100. 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 lier 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 loorth of other property suited to her condition in life, to be selected by the widow. The widow if she elects may have in lieu of the said award, the same personal property or money in place thereof as is or may be exempt from execution or attachment against the head of a family. TAXES. The owners of real and personal property, on the first day of May irf 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 tl e 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- ratio7i of two years from the date of sale, by payment to the County Qlerk of the amount for which it was sold and twenty-five per cent, thereon if redeemed within six months, fifty per cent, if between six and twelve months, if between twelve and eighteen months seventy-five per cent., and if between eighteen months and two years one hundred per cent., and in addition, all subsequent taxes paid by the purchaser, with ten per cent, interest thereon, also one dollar each tract if notice is given by the purchaser of the sale, and a fee of twenty-five cents to the clerk for his certificate. JURISDICTION OF ClDURTS. Justices have jurisdiction in all civil cases on contracts for the recovery of moneys for damages for injury to real property, or taking, detaining, or ABSTRACT OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 49 injuring personal property ; for rent ; for all cases to recover damages done real or personal property by railroad companies, in actions of replevin^ and in actions for damages for fraud in the saZe, 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 citiesy 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 7iot 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 jive years. Notes and written contracts ten years. Judg- ments twenty years. Partial paymetits or new promise in writing, within or after said j)eriod, will revive the debt. Absence from the State deducted, and when the cause of action is barred by the law of another State, it has the same effect here. Slander and libel, one year. Personal injuries, two years. To recover land or make entry thereon, twenty years. Action to foreclose mortgage or trust deed, or make a sale, within ten years. All persons in jjossession of land, and paying taxes for seven consecu- tive years, with color of title, and all persons paying taxes for seven con- secutive years, with color of title, on vacant land, shall be held to be the legal owners to the extent of their paper title. MARRIED WOMEN May sue and be sued. Husband and wife not liable for each other* s debts, either before or after marriage, but both are liable for expenses and edu- cation of the family. 4 50 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. She may contract the same as if unmarried, except that in a partner- ship business she can not, without consent of her husband, unless he has abandoned or deserted her, or is idiotic or insane, or confined in peniten- tiary ; she is entitled and can recover her own earnings, but neither hus- band nor wife is entitled to compensation for any services rendered for the other. At the death of the husband, in addition to widow's award, a married woman has a dower interest (one-third) in all real estate owned by her husband after their marriage, and which has not been released by her, and the husband has the same interest in the real estate of. the wife at her death. EXEMPTIONS FROM FORCED SALE. Home worth $1,000, and the following Personal Property : Lot of ground and buildings thereon, occupied as a residence by the debtor, being a house- holder and having a family, to the value of |1,000. Exemption continues after the death of the householder for the benefit of widow and family, some one of them occupying the homestead until youngest child shall become twenty-one years of age, and until death of widoiv. There is no exemptio7i from sale for taxes, assessments, debt or liability incurred for the purchase or improvement of said homestead. No release or waiver of exemption is valid, unless in writing, and subscribed by such householder and wife (if he have one), and acknowledged as conveyances of real estate are required to be acknowledged. The following articles of personal property owned by the debtor, are exempt from execution, writ of attachment, and distress . for rent : The necessary loearing 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 Sind stock designed and procured/or carrying on his trade or business, and intended to be used or wrought therein, 7iot exceeding $100 in value ; and also, when the debtor is the head of a family and resides with the same, 7iecessary beds, bedsteads, and bedding, two stoves and pipe, necessary household furniture not exceeding in value $100, one cow, calf, two swine, one yoke of oxen, or two horses in lieu thereof, worth not exceeding $200, with the harness therefor, necessary pro- visions and fuel for the use of the family three months, and necessary food for the stock hereinbefore exempted for the same time ; the bibles, school books and family pictures ; the family library, cemetery lots, and rights of burial, and tombs for the repositories of the dead ; one hundred dollars'' worth of other property, suited to his condition in life, selected by the debtor. No personal property is exempt from sale for the wages of laborers or servants. Wages of a laborer who is the head of a family can not be garnisheed, except the sum due him be in excess of ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 61 DEEDS AND MORTGAGES. To he valid there must he 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 acknowledgeinent must be made in this state, before Master in Chancery., Notary Puhlic, United States Oommissioner, Circuit or County Clerk, Justice of Peace, or any Court of Record having a seal, or any Judge, Justice, or Clerk of any such Court. When taken before a Notary Public, or United States Commissioner, the same shall be attested by his official seal, when taken before a Court or the Clerk thereof, the same shall be attested by the seal of such Court, and when taken before a Justice of the Peace resid- ing out of the county where the real estate to be conveyed lies, there shall be added a certificate of the County Clerk under his seal of office, that he was a Justice of the Peace in the county at the time of taking the same. A deed is good without such certificate attached, but can not be used in evidence unless such a certificate is produced or other competent evidence introduced. Acknowledgements made out of the state must either be executed according to the laws of this state, or there should be attaclied 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 Homestead rights are to be waived must state as follows : " Including the release and waiver of the right of homestead." Notaries Public can take acknowledgements any where in the state. Sheriffs, if authorized by the mortgagor of real or personal property in his mortgage, may sell the property mortgaged. In the case of the death of grantor or holder of the equity of redemp- tion of real estate mortgaged, or conveyed by deed of trust where equity of redemption is waived, and it contains power of sale, must be foreclosed in the same manner as a common mortgage in court. ESTRAYS. Morses, 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 ru)i at large, or between the last day of October and the 15th day of April in other counties, the owner thereof being unknown, may be taken up as estrays. No person not a householder in the county where estray is found can latvfully 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. 62 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. Notices must be posted up within five (5) days in three (3) of the most public places in the town or precinct in which estray was found, giv- ing the residence of the taker up, and a particular description of the estray, its age, color, and marks natural and artificial, and stating" before what justice of the peace in such town or precinct, and at what time, not less than ten (10) nor more than fifteen (15) days from the time of post- ing such notices, he will apply to have the estray appraised. A copy of such notice should be filed by the taker up with the toivn cleric, 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 oivnership, and taken the same away, first paying the taker up his reasonable charges for taking up, keeping, and advertising the same, the taker up shall appear before the justice of the peace mentioned in above mentioned notice, and make an affidavit as required by law. As the affidavit has to be made before the justice, and all other steps as to appraisement, etc., are before him, who is familiar therewith, they are therefore omitted here. Any person taking up an estray at any other place than about or upon his farm or residence, or without complying with the laiv, shall forfeit and pay a fine of ten dollars with costs. Ordinary diligence is required in taking care of estrays, but in case they die or get away the taker is not liable for the same. GAME. It is unlawful to hunt, hill 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 ^wdi the first day of October ; or any woodcock, between the first day of January and the first day of July ; or any ivild goose, duck, Wilson snipe brandt, or other water fowl, between the fifteenth day of April and the fifteenth day of August, in each and every year. Penalty : Fine not less than $10 nor more than $25, and costs of suit, and shall stand committed to county jail until fine is paid, but not exceeding ten days. It is unlawful to hunt with gun, dog or net, within the inclosed grounds or lands of another, without permission. Penalty : Fine not less than $3 and not exceeding $100, to be paid into school fund. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. Whenever any of the following articles shall be contracted for, or sold or delivered, and no special contract or agreement shall be made to the contrary, the weight per bushel shall be as follows, to- wit : ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 53 Founds. Pounds. Stone Coal, - 80 Buckwheat, - - 52 Un slacked Lime, - 80 Coarse Salt, - 50 Corn in the ear. - 70 Barley, - - - - 48 Wheat, - 60 Corn Meal, - 48 Irish Potatoes, - 60 Castor Beans, - 46 White 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 mill in this state shall grind all grain brought to his mill in its turn. The toll for both steam and loater mills, is, for grinding and bolting wheat, rye, or other grain, one eighth 'part; for grinding Indian corn, oats, barley and buckwheat not required to be bolted, one seventh part; for grinding malt, and choj'>pmg all kinds of grain, one eighth part. It is the duty of every miller when his mill is in repair, to aid and assist in loading and unloading all grain brought to him to be ground, and he is also required to keep an accurate half bushel measure, and an accurate set of toll dishes or scales for weiQ-hino" the grain. The penalty for neglect or refusal to comply with the law is $5, to the use of any person to sue for the same, to be recovered before any justice of the peace of the county where penalty is incurred. Millers are accountable for the safe keeping of all grain left in his mill for the purpose of being ground, with bags or casks containing same (except it results from unavoidable accidents), provided that such bags or casks are distinctly marked with the initial letters of the owner's name. MARKS AND BRANDS. Owners of cattle, horses, hogs, sheep or goats may have one ear mark and one brand, but which shall be different from his 7ieighbor'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 OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. may be re-branded in presence of one or more of his neighbors, who shall certify to the facts of the marking or branding being done, when done, and in what brand or mark they were re-branded or re-marked, which certificate may also be recorded as before stated. ADOPTION OF CHILDREN. Children may be adopted by any resident of this state, by filing a petition in the Circuit or County Court of the county in which he resides, asking leave to do so, and if desired may ask that the name of the child be changed. Such petition, if made by a person having a husband or wife, will not be granted, unless the husband or wife joins therein, as the adoption must be by them jointly. The petition shall state name, sex, and age of the child, and the new name, if it is desired to change the name. Also the name and residence of the parents of the child, if known, and of the guardian, if any, and whether the parents or guardians consent to the adoption. The court must find, before granting decree, that the parents of the child, or the survivors of them, have deserted his or her family or such child for one year next preceding the application, or if neither are living, the guardian ; if no guardian, the next of kin in this state capable of giving consent, has had notice of the presentation of the petition and consents to such adoption. If the child is of the age of fourteen years or upwards, the adoption can not be made without its consent. SURVEYORS AND SURVEYS. There is in every county elected a surveyor known as county sur- veyor, who has power to appoint deputies, for whose official acts he is responsible. It is the duty of the county surveyor, either by himself or his deputy, to make all surveys that he may be called upon to make within his county as soon as may be after application is made. The necessary chainmen and other assistance must be employed by the person requiring the same to be done, and to be by him paid, unless otherwise agreed ; but the chainmen must be disinterested persons and approved by the surveyor and sworn by him to measure justly and impartially. The County Board in each count}' 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 one interested, and shall be delivered up to his successor in office. A ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 65 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 parti/ injured ; but to recover, there must have occurred some injury to person or property resulting from the violation. The oivners of an}^ 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 tvritten 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 imprisonment not exceeding sixty days, at the discre- tion of the court. Horses attached to any carriage used to convey passen- gers for hire must be properly hitched or the lines placed in the hands of some other person before the driver leaves them for any purpose. For violation of this provision each driver shall forfeit twenty dollars, to be recovered by action, to be commenced within six months. It is under- stood by the term carriage herein to mean any carriage or vehicle used for the transportation of passengers or goods or either of them. The commissioners of highways in the different 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 roadsi build and repair bridges, divide their respective towns into as many road districts as they shall think convenient. This is to be done annually, 66 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOTS STATE LAWS. and ten days before the annual town meeting. In addition to the above, it is their duty to erect and keep in repair at the forks or crossing-place of the most important roads post and guide boards with plain inscrip- tions, giving directions and distances to the most noted places to which such road may lead ; also to make provisions to prevent thistles, burdock, and cockle burrs, mustard, yellow dock, Indian mallow, and jessamine weed from seeding, and to extirpate the same as far as practicable, and to prevent all rank growtli 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 fifty, excepting paupers, idiots, lunatics, trustees of schools and school directors, and such others as are exempt by law, is required to labor on highways in their respective road districts, not less than one or more than three days in each and every year. Three days' notice must be given by the overseer of the time and place he requires such road labor to be done. The la])or must be performed in the road district in which the person resides. Any person may commute for such labor by paying at the rate of il.50 per day, if done within the three days' notice, but after that time the rate is f 2 per day. Any person liable for work on highways who has been assessed two days or more and has not commuted, may be required to furnish team, oi a cart, wagon or plow, with a pair of horses or oxen and a man to manage them, for which he will be entitled to two days for each day's work. Eight hours is a day's work on the roads, and there is a penalty of twenty- five cents an hour against any person or substitute who shall neglect or refuse to perform. Any person remaining idle, or does not work faithfully or hinders others from doing so, forfeits to the town |2. Every person assessed and duly notified, who has not commuted and refuses or neglects to appear, shall forfeit to the town for every day's refusal or neglect, the sum of $2 ; if he was required to furnish a team, carriage, man or implement, and neglects or refuses to comply, he is liable to the following fines : First. For wholly failing to comply, $4 each day. Second. For omitting to furnish a pair of horses or oxen, $1.50 each day. Third. For omitting to furnish a man to manage team, f 2 each day. Fourth. For omitting to furnish a wagon, cart or plow, 75 cents each day. The Commissioners estimate and assess the highway labor and road tax. The road tax on real and personal property can not exceed forty cents on each hundred dollars' worth. The labor or road tax in villages. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 67 towns or cities, is paid over to the corporate authorities of such, for the improvement of streets, roads and bridges within their Hmits. Commis- sioners' compensation $1.50 per day. The Treasurer, who is one of their number, is entitled to 2 per cent, on all moneys he may receive and pay out. Overseers. Their duties are to repair and keep in order the high- ways in their districts ; to warn persons to work out their road tax at such time and place as they think proper ; to collect fines and commuta- tion money, and execute all lawful orders of the Commissioners of High- ways ; also make list, within sixteen days after their election, of the names of all inhabitants in his road district liable to work on highways. For refusal to perform any of his duties, he is liable to a fine of $10. The compensation of overseers is $1.50 a day, the number of days to be audited by the Highway Commissioners. As all township and county officers are familiar with their duties, it is only intended to give the points of the law that the public should be familiar with. The manner of laying out, altering or vacating roads, etc., will not be here stated, as it would require more space than is contem- plated in a work of this kind. It is sufficient to state that, the first step is by petition, addressed to the Commissioners, setting out what is prayed for, giving the names of the owners of lands if known, if not known so state, over which the road is to pass, giving the general course, its place of beginning, and where it terminates. It requires not less than twelve freeholders residing within three miles of the road who shall sign the petition. Public roads must not be less than fifty feet wide, nor more than sixty feet wide. Roads not exceeding two miles in length, if peti- tioned for, may be laid out, not less than forty feet. Private roads for private and public use, may be laid out of the width of three rods, on petition of the person directly interested ; the damage occasioned thereby shall be paid by the premises benefited thereby, and before the road is opened. If not opened in two years, the order shall be considered rescinded. Commissioners in their discretion may permit persons who live on or have private roads, to work out their road tax thereon. Public roads must be opened in five days from date of filing order of location, or be deemed vacated. DRAINAGE. Whenever one or more owners or occupants of land desire to construct a drain or ditch across the land of others for agricultural or sanitary pur- poses, the proceedings are as follows : 1st. File a petition with the clerk of the town board of auditors in counties where there is township organization, or in counties not so organized with the clerk of the County Court, stating the necessity of the 58 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 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. Id. After filing., tivo weeks' notice must be given by posting notices in three of the most public places in such township through which the drain, ditch or other work is proposed to be constructed ; and also, by publishing a copy thereof in some newspaper published in the county in which petition is filed, at least once each week for two successive weeks. The notice must state when and before what board such petition is filed, the starting point, route, terminus and description of the proposed work. On receipt of the petition by the clerk of either board as before men- tioned, it is his duty to immediately give notice to the board of which he is clerk, of the fact, and that a meeting of the board will be held on a day to be fixed not later than sixty days after the filing of said petition, to consider the prayer of the same ; and it is further the duty of the clerk, to publish a notice of the filing of the petition and the meeting of the board to consider it, by posting the same in the three most public places in the township or county. On the hearing, all parties may contest the matter, and if it shall appear to the board that the work contemplated is necessary, or is useful for the drainage of the land for agricultural and sanitary purposes, they shall so find and shall file their petition in the County Court, reciting the original petition and stating their finding, and pray that the costs of the improvement be assessed, and for that purpose three commissioners be appointed to lay out and construct the work. The costs of the hearing before the town board is to be paid by the petitioners. After commissioners are appointed, they organize and proceed to examine the work ; and if they find the benefits greater than the cost and expense of the work, then it is their duty to have the surveyor's plans and speci- fications made, and when done report the same to the court, before which parties can be heard prior to confirmation. The commissioners are not confined to the route or plan of the petition, but may change the same. After report of commissioners is confirmed, then a jury assess the damages and benefits against the land damaged or benefited. As it is only contemplated in a work of this kind to give an abstract of the laws, and as the parties who have in cliarge 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, grand-ciiildren, brothers or sisters of such poor person, if they or either ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 59 of them be of sufficient ability ; but if any of such dependent class shall have become so from mtemperance^ or other had conduct^ they shall not be entitled to support from any relation except parent or child. The children shall first be called on to support their parents, if they are able ; but if not, the parents of such poor person shall then be called on, if of sufficient ability ; and if there be no parents or children able, then the brothers and sisters of such dependent person shall be called upon ; and if there be no brothers or sisters of sufficient ability, the grand-children of such person shall next be called on ; and if they are not able, then the grand-parents. Married females, while their husbands live, shall not be liable to contribute for the support of their poor relations except out of their separate property. It is the duty of the state's (county) attorney, to make complaint to the County Court of his county against all the relatives of such paupers in this state liable to his support and prosecute the same. In case the state's attorney neglects, or refuses, to complain in such cases, then it is the duty of the overseer of the poor to do so. The person called upon to contribute shall have at least ten days' notice of such application by summons. The court has the power to determine the kind of support, depending upon the circumstances of the parties, and may also order two or more of the different degrees to main- tain such poor person, and prescribe the proportion of each, according to their ability. The court may specify the time for which the relative shall contribute — in fact has control over the entire subject matter, with power to enforce its orders. Every county (except those in which the poor are supported by the towns, and in such cases the towns are liable) is required to relieve and support all poor and indigent persons lawfully resident therein. Residence means the actual residence of the party, or the place where he was employed ; or in case he was in no employment, then it shall be the place where he made his home. When any person becomes chargeable as a pauper in any county or town who did not reside at the commencement of six months immediately preceding his becoming so, but did at that time reside in some other county or town in this state, then the county or town, as the case may be, becomes liable for the expense of taking care of such person until removed, and it is the duty of the overseer to notify the proper authorities of the fact. If any person shall bring and leave any pauper in any county in this state where such pauper had no legal residence, knowing him to be such, he is liable to a fine of $100. In counties under township organization, the supervisors in each town are ex-officio overseers of the poor. The overseers of the poor act under the directions of the County Board in taking care of the poor and granting of temporary relief; also, providing for non-resident persons not paupers who may be taken sick and not able to pay their way, and in case of death cause such person to be decently buried. 60 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 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 laivful fence is four and one-half feet high, in good repair, con- sisting of rails, timber, boards, stone, hedges, or whatever the fence- viewers of the town or precinct where the same shall lie, shall consider equivalent thereto, but in counties under township organization the annual town meeting may establish any other kind of fence as such, or the County Board in other counties may do the same. Division fences shall be made and maintained in just proportion by the adjoining owners, except when the owner shall choose to let his land lie open, but after a division fence is built by agreement or otherwise, neither party can remove his jDart of such fence so long as he may crop or use such land for farm purposes, or without giving the other party one year's notice in writing of his intention to remove his portion. When any person shall enclose his land upon the enclosure of another, he shall refund the owner of the adjoining lands a just pro- portion of the value at that time of such fence. The value of fence and the just proportion to be paid or built and maintained by each is to be ascertained by two fence-viewers in the town or precinct. Such fence- viewers have power to settle all disputes between different owners as to fences built or to be built, as well as to repairs to be made. Each party chooses one of the viewers, but if the other party neglects, after eight days' notice in writing, to make his choice, then the other party maj; select both. It is sufficient to notify the tenant or party in possession, when the owner is not a resident of the town or precinct. The two fence-viewers chosen, after viewing the premises, shall hear the state- ments of the parties , in case they can't agree, they shall select another fence-viewer to act with them, and the decision of any two of them is final. The decision must be reduced to writing, and should plainly set out description of fence and all matters settled by them, and must be filed in the office of the town clerk in counties under township organiza- tion, and in other counties with the county clerk. Where any person is liable to contribute to the erection or the repairing of a division fence, neglects or refuses so to do, the party injured, after giving sixty days notice in writing when a fence is to be erected, or ten days when it is only repairs, may proceed to have the work done at the expense of the party whose duty it is to do it, to be recovered from him with costs of suit, and the party so neglecting shall also be liable to the party injured for all damages accruing from such neglect or refusal, to be determined by any two fence-viewers selected as before provided, the appraisement to be reduced to writing and signed. 0--'Ux^^ y^-^-^- MOLINE. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 61 Where a person shall conclude to reroove his part of a division fence, and let his land lie open, and having given the year's notice required, the adjoining owner may cause the value of said fence to be ascertained by fence-viewers as before provided, and on payment or tender of the amount of such valuation to the owner, it shall prevent the removal. A party removing a division fence without notice is liable for the damages accruing thereby. Where a fence has been built on the land of another through mis- take, the owner may enter upon such premises and remove his fence and material within six months after the division .line has been ascertained. Where the material to build such a fence has been taken from the land on which it was built, then before it can be removed, the person claiming must first pay for such material to the owner of the land from which it was taken, nor shall such a fence be removed at a time when the removal will throw open or expose the crops of the other party ; a reasonable time must be given beyond the .six months to remove crops. The compensation of fence-viewers is one dollar and fifty cents a day each, to be paid in the first instance by the party calling them, but in the end all expenses, including amount charged by the fence-viewers, must be paid equally by the parties, except in cases where a party neglects or refuses to make or maintain a just proportion of a division fence, when the party in default shall pay them. DAMAGES FROM TRESPASS. Where stock of any kind breaks into any person's enclosure, the fence being good and sufficient, the owner is liable for the damage done ; but where the damage is done by stock running at large, contrary to law, the owner is liable where there is not such a fence. Where stock is found trespassing on the enclosure of another as aforesaid, the owner oi occupier of the premises may take possession of such stock and keep the same until damages, with reasonable charges for keeping and feeding and all costs of suit, are paid. Any person taking or rescuing such stock so held without his consent, shall be liable to a fine of not less than three nor more than five dollars for each animal rescued, to be recovered by suit before a justice of the peace for the use of the school fund. Within twenty-four hours after taking such animal into his possession, the per- son taking it up must give notice of the fact to the owner, if known, or if unknown, notices must be posted in some public place near the premises. LANDLORD AND TENANT. The owner of lands, or his legal representatives, can sue for and recover rent therefor, in any of the following cases : First. When rent is due and in arrears on a lease for life or lives. 5 62 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. Second. When lands are held and occupied by any person without any special agreement for rent. Third. When possession is obtained under an agreement, written or verbal, for the purchase of the premises and before deed given, the right to possession is terminated by forfeiture on con-compliance with the agreement, and possession is wrongfully refused or neglected to be given upon demand made in writing l)y the party entitled thereto. Provided that all payments made by the vendee or his representatives or assigns, may be set off against the rent. Fourth. When land has been sold upon a judgment or a decree of court, when the party to such judgment or decree, or person holding under him, wrongfully refuses, or neglects, to surrender possession of the same, after demand in writing by the person entitled to the possession. Fifth. When the lands have been sold upon a mortgage or trust deed, and the mortgagor or grantor or person holding under him, wrong- fully refuses or neglects to surrender possession of the same, after demand in writing by the person entitled to the possession. If any tenant, or any person who shall come into possession from or under or by collusion with such tenant, shall willfully hold over any lands, etc., after the expiration the term of their lease, and after demand made in writing for the possession thereof, is liable to pay double rent. A tenancy from year to year requires sixty days notice in writing, to termi- nate the same at the end of the year ; such notice can be given at any time within four months preceding the last sixty days of the year. A tenancy by the month, or less than a year, where the tenant holds over without any special agreement, the landlord may terminate the tenancy, by thirty days notice in writing. When rent is due, the landlord may serve a notice upon the tenant, stating that unless the rent is paid within not less than five days, his lease will be terminated ; if the rent is not paid, the landlord may consider the lease ended. When default is made in any of the terms of a lease, it shall not be necessary to give more than ten days notice to quit or of the termination of such tenancy ; and the same may be terminated on giving such notice to quit, at any time after such default in any of the terms of such lease ; which notice may be substantially in the following form, viz: To , You are hereby notified that, in consequence of your default in (^here insert the character of the default), of the premises now occupied by you, being etc. (here describe the premises), I have elected to deter- mine your lease, and you are hereby notified to quit and deliver up pos- session of the same to me within ten days of this date (dated, etc.) The above to be signed by the lessor or his agent, and no other notice or demand of possession or termination of such tenancy is necessary. Demand may be made, or notice served, by delivering a written or ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 63 printed, or partly either, copy thereof to the tenant, or leaving the same with some person above the age of twelve years residing on or in posses- sion of the premises ; and in case no one is in the actual possession of the said premises, then by posting the same on the premises. When the tenancy is for a certain time, and the term expires by tlie terms of the lease, the 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 performance of the terms of the lease. In all cases where the premises rented shall be sub-let, or the lease assigned, the landlord shall have the same right to enforce lien against such lessee or assignee, that he has against the tenant to whom the pre- mises were rented. When a tenant abandons or removes from the premises or any part thereof, the landlord, or his agent or attorney, may seize upon any grain or other crops grown or growing upon the premises, or part thereof so abandoned, whether the rent is due or not. If such grain, or other crops, or any part thereof, is not fully grown or matured, the landlord, or his agent or attorney, shall cause the same to be properly cultivated, harvested or gathered, and may sell the same, and from the proceeds pay all his labor, expenses and rent. The tenant may, before the sale of such pro- perty, redeem the same by tendering the rent and reasonable compensation for work done, or he may replevy the same. Exemption. — The same articles of personal property which are bylaw exempt from execution, except the crops as above stated, is also exempt from distress for rent. 64 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. LIENS. Any person who shall by contract, express or implied, or partly both, with the owner of any lot or tract of land, furnish labor or material, or services as an architect or superintendent, in building, altering, repairing or ornamenting any house or other building or appurtenance thereto on such lot, or upon any street or alley, and connected with such improve- ments, shall have a lien upon the whole of such lot or tract of land, and upon such house or building and appurtenances, for the amount due to him for such labor, material or services. If the contract is expressed, and the time for the completion of the work is beyond three years from the com- mencement thereof ; or, if the time of payment is beyond one year from the time stipulated for the completion of the work, then no lien exists. If the contract is implied, then no lien exists, unless the work be done or material is furnished within one year from the commencement of the work or delivery of the materials. As between different creditors having liens, no preference is given to the one whose contract was first made ; but each shares pro-rata. Incumbrances existing on the lot or tract of the land at the feime the contract is made, do not operate on the improvements, and are only preferred to the extent of the value of the land at the time of making the contract. The above lien can not be enforced unless suit is commeyiced within six months after the last payment for labor or materials shall have become due and payable. Sub-contractors, mechanics, workmen and other persons furnishing any material, or performing any labor for a contractor as before specified, have a lien to the extent of the amount due the contractor at the time the following notice is served upon the owner of the land who made the contract: To , You are hereby notified, that I have been employed by- (here state whether to labor or furnish material, and substantially the nature of the demand) upon your (here state in general terms description and situation of building), and that I shall hold the (building, or as the case may be), and your interest in the ground, liable for the amount that may (is or may become) due me on account thereof. Signature, Date, If there is a contract in writing between contractor and sub-contractor, a copy of it should be served with above notice, and said notice must be served within forty days from the completion of such sub-contract, if there is one ; if not, then from the time payment should have been made to the person performing the labor or furnishing the material. If the owner is not a resident of the county, or can not be found therein, then the above notice must be filed with the clerk of the Circuit Court, with his fee, fifty cents, and a copy of said notice must be published in a newspaper pub- lished in the county, for four successive weeks. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 65 When the owner or agent is notified as above, he can retain any money due the contractor sufficient to pay such claim ; if more than one claim, and not enough to pay all, they are to be paid pro rata. The owner has the right to demand in writing, a statement of the contractor, of what he owes for labor, etc., from time to time as the work progresses, and on his failure to comply, forfeits to the owner $50 for every offense. The liens referred to cover any and all estates, whether in fee for life, for years, or any other interest which the owner may have. To enforce the lien of sub-contractors^ suit must be commenced within three months from the time of the performance of the sub-contract, or during the work or furnishing materials. Hotels inn and hoarding-house keepers, have a lien upon the baggage and other valuables of their guests or boarders, brought into such hotel, inn or boarding-house, by their guests or boarders, for the proper charges due from such guests or boarders for their accommodation, board and lodgings, and such extras as are furnished at their request. Stable-keepers and other persons have a lien upon the horses, car- riages and harness kept by them, for the proper charges due for the keep- ing thereof and expenses bestowed thereon at the request of the owner or the person having the possession of the same. Agisters (persons who take care of cattle belonging to others), and persons keeping, yarding, feeding or pasturing domestic animals, shall have a lien upon the animals agistered, kept, yarded or fed, for the proper charges due for such service. All persons who may furnish any railroad corporation in this state with fuel, ties, material, supplies or any other article or thing necessary for the construction, maintenance, operation or repair of its road by con- tract, or may perform work or labor on the same, is entitled to be paid as part of the current expenses of the road, and have a lien upon all its pro- perty. Sub-contractors or laborers have also a lien. The conditions and limitations both as to contractors and sub-contractors, are about the same as herein stated as to general liens. DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL TERMS. $ means dollars, being a contraction of U. S., which was formerly placed before any denomination of money, and meant, as it means now, United States Currency. X means pounds, English money. @ stands for at or to. Vb for pound, and bbl. for barrel; "^ tor per or hi/ the. Thus, Butter sells at 20 @ 30c ^ lb, and Flour at $8@12 f bbl. % iov per cent and ff for number. May 1.— Wheat sells at $1.20@1.25, "seller June." Seller June 5 66 ABSTRACT OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. means that the person who sells the wheat has the privilege of delivering it at any time during the month of June. Selling shorty is contracting to deliver a certain amount of grain or stock, at a fixed price, within a certain length of time, when the seller has not the stock on hand. It is for the interest of the person selling "short," to depress the market as much as possible, in order that he may- buy and fill his contract at a profit. Hence the " shorts " are termed " bears." Buying long^ is to contract to purchase a certain amount of grain or shares of stock at a fixed price, deliverable within a stipulated time, expecting to make a profit by the rise of prices. The "longs" are termed "bulls," as it is for their interest to "operate" so as to "toss" the prices upward as much as possible. NOTES. Form of note is legal, worded in the simplest way, so that the amount and time of payment are mentioned. 1100. 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. LowKY. 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. RECEJPTS. Receipts should always state when received and what for, thus : 1100. Chicago, Sept. 15, 1876. Received of J. W. Davis, One Hundred dollars, for services rendered in grading his lot in Fort Madison, on account. Thomas Brady. If receipt is in full it should be so stated. BILLS OF PURCHASE. W. N. Mason, Salem, Illinois, Sept. 15, 1876. Bought of A. A. Graham. 4 Bushels of Seed Wheat, at |1.50 - - - - $6.00 2 Seamless Sacks " .30 - - .60 Received payment, $6.60 A. A. Graham. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 67 ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT. An agreement is where one party promises to another to do a certain thing in a certain time for a stipulated sum. Good business men always reduce an agreement to writing, which nearly always saves misunder- standings and trouble. No particular form is necessary, but the facts must be clearly and explicitly stated, and there must, to make it valid, be a reasonable consideration. GENERAL FORM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement, made the Second day of October, 1876, between John Jones, of Aurora, County of Kane, State of Illinois, of the first part, and Thomas Whiteside, of the same place, of the second part — WITNESSETH, that the said John Jones, in consideration of the agree- ment of the party of the second part, hereinafter contained, contracts and agrees to and with the said Thomas Whiteside, that he will deliver, in good and marketable condition, at the Village of Batavia, 111., during the month of November, of this year. One Hundred Tons of Prairie Hay, in the following lots, and at the following specified times ; namely, twenty- five tons by the seventh of November, twenty-five tons additional by the fourteenth of the month, twenty-five tons more by the twenty-first, and the entire one hundred tons to be all delivered by the thirtieth of November. And the said Thomas Whiteside, in consideration of the prompt fulfillment of this contract, on the part of the party of the first part, contracts to and agrees with the said John Jones, to pay for said hay five dollars per ton, for each ton as soon as delivered. In case of failure of agreement by either of the parties hereto, it is hereby stipulated and agreed that the party so failing shall pay to the other, One Hundred Dollars, as fixed and settled damages. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands the day and year first above written. John Jones, Thomas Whiteside. AGREEMENT WITH CLERK FOR SERVICES. This Agreement, made the first day of May, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, between Reuben Stone, of Chicago, County of Cook, State of Illinois, party of the first part, and George Barclay, of Englewood, County of Cook, State of Illinois, party of the second part — WITNESSETH, that said George Barclay agrees faithfully and dili- gently to work as clerk and salesman for the said Reuben Stone, for and during the space of one year from the date hereof, should both live such length of time, without absenting himself from his occupation ; 68 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. during which time he, the said Barclay, in the store of said Stone, of Chicago, will carefully and honestly attend, doing and ]3erforming all duties as clerk and salesman aforesaid, in accordance and in all respects as directed and desired by the said Stone. In consideration of which services, so to be rendered by the said Barclay, the said Stone agrees to pay to said Barclay the annual sum of one thousand dollars, payable in twelve equal monthly payments, each upon the last day of each month ; provided that all dues for days of absence from business by said Barclay, shall be deducted from the sum otherwise by the agreement due and payable by the said Stone to the said Barclay. Witness our hands. Reuben Stone. George Barclay. BILLS OF SALE. A bill of sale is a written agreement to another party, for a consider- ation to convey his right and interest in the personal property. The purchaser must take actual possession of the property. Juries have power to determine upon the fairness or unfairness of a bill of sale. COMMON FORM OF BILL OF SALE. Know all Men by this instrument, that I, Louis Clay, of Princeton, Illinois, of the first part, for and in consideration of Five Hundred and Ten dollars, to me paid by John Floyd, of the same place, of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have sold, and by this instrument do convey unto the said Floyd, party of the second part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, my undivided half of ten acres of corn, now growing on the farm of Thomas Tyrrell, in the town above mentioned ; one pair of horses, sixteen sheep, and five cows, belonging to me, and in my possession at the farm aforesaid ; to have and to hold the same unto the party of the second part, his executors and assigns, forever. And I do, for myself and legal representatives, agree with the said party of the second part, and his legal representatives, to warrant and defend the sale of the afore-mentioned property and chattels unto the said party of the second part, and his legal representatives, against all and every person whatsoever. In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my hand, this tenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six. Louis Clay. BONDS. A bond is a written admission on the part of the maker in which he pledges a certain sum to another, at a certain time. ABSTRACT OF 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, am firmly bound unto Peter Kirchoff, of the place aforesaid, in the sum of five hundred dollars, to be paid to the said Peter Kirchoff, or his legal representatives ; to which payment, to be made, I bind myself, or my legal representatives, by this instrument. Sealed with my seal, and dated this second day of November, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four. The condition of this bond is such that if I, George Edgerton, my heirs, administrators, or executors, shall promptly pay the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars in three equal annual payments from the date hereof, with annual interest, then the above obligation to be of no effect ; otherwise to be in full force and valid. Sealed and delivered in presence of George Edgerton. [l.s.] William Turner. CHATTEL MORTGAGES. A chattel mortgage is a mortgage on personal property for payment of a certain sum of money, to hold the property against debts of other creditors. The mortgage must describe the property, and must be acknowledged before a justice of the peace in the township or precinct where the mortgagee resides, and entered upon his docket, and must be recorded in the recorder's office of the county. GENERAL FORM OF CHATTEL MORTGAGE. This Indenture, made and entered into this first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, between Theodore Lottinville, of the town of Geneseo in the County of Henry, and State of Illinois, party of the first part, and Paul Henshaw, of the same town, county, and State, party of the second part. Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consider- ation of the sum of one thousand dollars, in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, sell, convey, and confirm unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever, all and singular the following described goods and chattels, to wit : Two three-year old roan-colored horses, one Burdett organ. No. 987, one Brussels carpet, 15x20 feet in size, one marble-top center table, one Home Comfort cooking stove. No. 8, one black walnut bureau with mirror attached, one set of parlor chairs (six in number), upholstered in green rep, with lounge corresponding with same in style and color of upholstery, now in possession of said Lottinville, at No. 4 Prairie Ave., Geneseo, 111. ; 70 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 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 sum of money, that then and from thenceforth, these presents, and everything herein con- tained, shall cease, and be null and void, anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. Provided, also, that the said Theodore Lottinville may retain the possession of and have the use of said goods and chattels until the day of payment aforesaid ; and also, at his own expense, shall keep said goods and chattels; and also at the expiration of said time of payment, if said sum of money, together with the interest as aforesaid, shall not be paid, shall deliver up said goods and chattels, in good condition, to said Paul Ranslow, or his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns. And provided, also, that if default in payment as aforesaid, by said party of the first part, shall be made, or if said party of the second part shall at any time before said promissory note becomes due, feel himself unsafe or insecure, that then the said party of the second part, or his attorney, agent, assigns, or heirs, executors, or administrators, shall have the right to take possession of said goods and chattels, wherever they may or can be found, and sell the same at public or private sale, to the highest bidder for cash in hand, after giving ten days' notice of the time and place of said sale, together with a description of the goods and chat- tels to be sold, by at least four advertisements, posted up in public places in the vicinity where said sale is to take place, and proceed to make the sum of money and interest promised as aforesaid, together with all reason- able costs, charges, and expenses in so doing ; and if there shall be any overplus, shall pay the same without delay to the said party of the first part, or his legal representatives. In testimony whereof, the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal, the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of Theodore Lottinville. [l.s.] Samuel J. Tilden. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 71 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 : [^Ilere describe the land.^ Together with all the appurtenances appertaining thereto. To have and to hold the said premises, with appurtenances thereto belonging, unto the said Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, for the term of five years, from the first day of October next following, at a yearly rent of Six Hundred dollars, to be paid in equal payme'nts, semi-annually, as long as said buildings are in good tenantable condition. And the said Dojde, by these presents, covenants and agrees to pay all taxes and assessments, and keep in repair all hedges, ditches, rail, and other fences ; (the said David Patton, his heirs, assigns and administra- tors, to furnish all timber, brick, tile, and other materials necessary for such repairs.) Said Doyle further covenants and agrees to apply to said land, in a farmer-like manner, all manure and compost accumulating upon said farm, and cultivate all the arable land in a husbandlike manner, accord- ing to the usual custom among farmers in the neighborhood ; he also agrees to trim the hedges at a seasonable time, preventing injury from cattle to such hedges, and to all fruit and other trees on the said premises. That he will seed down with clover and timothy seed twenty acres yearly of arable land, ploughing the same number of acres each Spring of land now in grass, and hitherto unbroken. It is further agreed, that if the said Doyle shall fail to perform the whole or any one of the above mentioned covenants, then and in that case the said David Patton may declare this lease terminated, by giving three months' notice of the same, prior to the first of October of any year, and may distrain any part of the stock, goods, or chattels, or other property in possession of said Doyle, for sufficient to compensate for the non-performance of the above written covenants, the same to be deter- mined, and amounts so to be paid to be determined, by three arbitrators, chosen as follows : Each of the parties to this instrument to choose one, 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.] James Waldeon. John Doyle. [l.s.] FORM OF LEASE OF A HOUSE. This Instrument, made the first day of October, 1875, witnesseth that Amos Griest of Yorkville, County of Kendall, State of Illinois, hath rented from Aaron Young of Logansport aforesaid, the dwelling and lot No. 13 Ohio Street, situated in said City of Yorkville, for five years from the above date, at the yearly rental of Three Hundred dollars, pay- able monthly, on the first day of each month, in advance, at the residence of said Aaron Young. At the expiration of said above mentioned term, the said Griest agrees to give the said Young peaceable possession of the said dwelling, in as good condition as when taken, ordinary wear and casualties excepted. In witness whereof, we place our hands and seals the day and year aforesaid. Signed, sealed and delivered Amos Griest. [l.s.] in presence of NiCKOLAS SCHUTZ, AaRON YoUNG. [l.S.] Notary Public. LANDLORD'S AGREEMENT. This certifies that I have let and rented, this first day of January, 1876, unto Jacob Schmidt, my house and lot. No. 15 Erie Street, in the City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and its appurtenances ; he to have the free and uninterrupted occupation thereof for one year from this date, at the yearly rental of Two Hundred dollars, to be paid monthly in advance ; rent to cease if destroyed by fire, or otherwise made untenantable. Peter Funk. TENANT'S AGREEMENT. This certifies that I have hired and taken from Peter Funk, his house and lot. No. 15 Erie Street, in the City of Chicago, State of Illi- nois, with appurtenances thereto belonging, for one year, to commence this day, at a yearly rental of Two Hundred dollars, to be paid monthly in advance ; unless said house becomes untenantable from fire or other causes, in which case rent ceases ; and I further agree to give and yield said premises one year from this first day of January 1876, in as good condition as now, ordinary wear and damage by the elements excepted. Given under my hand this day. Jacob Sch^sudt. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 73 NOTICE TO QUIT. To F. W. Aelen, Sir : Please observe that the term of one year, for which the house and land, situated at No. 6 Indiana Street, and now occupied by you, were rented to you, expired on the first day of October, 1875, and as I desire to repossess said premises, you are hereby requested and required to vacate the same. RespectfuUv Yours, P. T. Baknum. 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 sum of Two Thousand dollars, secured to be paid by two certain promissory notes (bearing even date herewith) the one due and payable at the Second National Bank in Peoria, Illinois, with interest, on the sixteenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy-three ; the other due and payable at the Second National Bank at Peoria, 111., with interest, on the sixteenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four. Now, therefore, this indenture witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for the better securing the payment of the money aforesaid, with interest thereon, according to the tenor and effect of the said two promissory notes above mentioned ; and, also m 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 Tenements, Hereditaments, Privileges and Appurtenances thereunto 74 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. belonging or in any wise appertaining. And also, all the estate, interest, and claim whatsoever, in law as well as in equity which the party of the first part have in and to the premises hereby conveyed unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, and to their only proper use, benefit and behoof. And the said William Stocker, and 011a, 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, 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 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.] Fred. Samuels. Olla Stocker. [l.s.] WARRANTY DEED WITH COVENANTS. This Indenture, made this sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, between Henry Best of Lawrence, County of Lawrence, State of Illinois, and Belle, his wife, of the first part, and Charles Pearson of the same place, of the second part, Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Six Thousand dollars in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain, and sell, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, all the fol- lowing described loi, piece, or parcel of land, situated in the City of Law- rence, in the County of Lawrence, and State of Illinois, to wit : [^Here describe the property^] Together with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto l)elonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof; and all the estate, rignt, title, inrerest, claim, and demand whatsoever, of the said party of the nrst pare, either in law or equity, of, in, and to the ABSTKACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 75 above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances. To have and to hold the said premises above bargained and described, with the 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, vvliich is given by or results from all laws of this state pertaining to the exemption of homesteads. And the said Henry Best, and Belle, his wife, party of the first part, for themselves and their heirs, executors, and administrators, do covenant, grant, bargain, and agree, to and with the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and delivery of these presents they were well seized of the premises above conveyed, as of a good, sure, perfect, absolute, and indefeasible estate of inheritance in law, and in fee simple, and have good right, full power, and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell, and convey the same, in manner and form aforesaid, and that the same are free and clear from all former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments, and encumbrances of what kind or nature soever ; and the above bargained premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, the said party of the first part shall and will warrant and forever defend. In testimony whereof, the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of Henry Best, [l.s.] Jerry Linklater. Belle Best, [l.s.] QUIT-CLAIM DEED. This Indenture, made the eighth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, between David Tour, of Piano, County of Kendall, State of Illinois, party of the first part, and Larry O'Brien, of the same place, party of the second part, Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in considera- tion of Nine Hundred dollars in hand paid b}^ 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, 76 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 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 : \^IIere describe the land.^ To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging, or in any wise there- unto appertaining, and all the estate, right, title, interest, and claim whatever, of the said party of the first part, either in law or equity, to the only proper use, benefit, and behoof of the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof the said party of the first part hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed, sealed and delivered David Tour, [l.s.] in presence of Thomas Ashley. The above forms of Deeds and Mortgage are such as have heretofore been generally used, but the following are much shorter, and are made equally valid by the laws of this state. WARRANTY DEED. The grantor (here insert name or names and place of residence), for and in consideration of (here insert consideration) in hand paid, conveys and warrants to (here insert the grantee's name or names) the following described real estate (here insert description), situated in the County of in the State of Illinois. Dated this day of A. D. 18 . QUIT CLAIM DEED. The grantor (here insert grantor's name or names and place of resi- dence), for the consideration of (here insert consideration) convey and quit-claim to (here insert grantee's name or names) all interest in the following described real estate (here insert description), situated in the County of in the State of Illinois. Dated this day of A. D. 18 . MORTGAGE. The mortgagor (here insert name or names) mortgages and warrants to (here insert name or names of mortgagee or mortgagees), to secure the p.iyment of (here recite the nature and amount of indebtedness, sjiowing when due and the rate of interest, and whether secured by note or other- wise), the following described real estate (here insert description thereof), situated in the County of in the Stute of Illinois. Dated this day of A. D. 18 . RELEASE. Know all Men by these presents, that I, Peter Ahlund, of Chicago, of the Ccmnty of Cook, and State of Illinois, for and in consideration of One dollar, to niu in hand paid, and for other good and valuable considera- ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 77 tions, the receij)t whereof is hereby confessed, do hereby grant, bargain, remise, convey, release, and quit-claim unto Joseph Carlin of Chicago, of the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, all the right, title, interest, claim, or demand whatsoever, I may have acquired in, through, or by a certain Indenture or Mortgage Deed, bearing date the second day of Jan- uary, A. D. 1871, and recorded in the Recorder's office of said county, in book A of Deeds, page 46, to the premises therein described, and which said Deed was made to secure one certain promissory note, bearing even date with said deed, for the sum of Three Hundred dollars. Witness my hand and seal, this second day of November, A. D. 1874. Peter Ahlund. [l.s.] State of Illinois, ) Cook County. ) ' I, George Saxton, a Notary Public in and for said county, in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that Peter Ahlund, personally known to me as the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Release, appeared before me this day in [ ^°SKAL.^^ ] person, and acknowledged that he signed, sealed, and delivered the said instrument of writing as his free and voluntary act, for the uses and purposes therein set forth. Given under my hand and seal, this second day of November, A. D. 1874. George Saxton, N. P. GENERAL FORM OF WILL FOR REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. I, Charles Mansfield, of the Town of Salem, County of Jackson, State of Illinois, being aware of the uncertainty of life, and in failing health, but of sound mind and memorj^ do make and declare this to be my last will and testament, in manner following, to wit: Fb'st. I give, devise and bequeath unto my oldest son, Sidney H. Mansfield, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, of bank stock, now in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the farm owned by myself in the Town of Buskirk, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres, with all the houses, tenements, and improvements thereunto belonging ; to have and to hold unto my said son, his heirs and assigns, forever. Second. I give, devise and bequeath to each of my daughters, Anna Louise Mansfield and Ida Clara Mansfield, each Two Thousand dollars in bank stock, in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and also each one quarter section of land, owned by myself, situated in the Town of Lake, Illinois, and recorded in my name in the Recorder's office in the county where such land is located. The north one hundred and sixty acres of said half section is devised to my eldest daughter, Anna Louise. 6 78 ABSTRACT OF 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 improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, which said real estate is recorded in my name in the county where situated. Fourth. I give to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, all my household furniture, goods, chattels, and personal property, about my home, not hitherto disposed of, including Eight Thousand dollars of bank stock in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifteen shares in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the free and unrestricted use, pos- session, and benefit of the home farm, so long as she may live, in lieu of dower, to which she is entitled by law ; said farm being my present place of residence. Fifth. I bequeath to my invahd father, Elijah H. Mansfield, the income from rents of my store building at 145 Jackson Street, Chicago, Illinois, during the term of his natural life. Said building and land there- with to revert to my said sons and daughters in equal proportion, upon the demise of my said father. Sixth. It is also my will and desire that, at the death of my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, or at any time when she may arrange to relinquish her life interest in. the above mentioned homestead, the same may revert to my above named children, or to the lawful heirs of each. And lastly. I nominate and appoint as executors of this my last will and testament, my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, and my eldest son, Sidney H. Mansfield. I further direct that my debts and necessary funeral expenses shail be paid from moneys now on deposit in the Savings Bank of Salem, the residue of such moneys to revert to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, for her use forever. Ill witness whereof, I, Charles Mansfield, to this my last will and testament, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this fourth day of April, eighteen hundred and seventy-two. Signed, sealed, and declared by Charles Mansfield, as and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have sub- ^ scribed our names hereunto as witnesses thereof. Peter A. Schenck, Sycamore, Ills. Frank E. Dent, Salem, Ills. Charles Mansfield, [l.s.] Charles Mansfield, [l.s.] ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 79 CODICIL. Whereas I, Charles Mansfield, did, on the fourth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, make my last will and testa- ment, I do now, by this writing, add this codicil to my said will, to be taken as a part thereof. Whereas, by the dispensation of Providence, my daughter, Anna Louise, has deceased November fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and whereas, a son has been born to me, which son is now christened Richard Albert Mansfield, I give and bequeath unto him my gold watch, and all right, interest, and title in lands and bank stock and chattels bequeathed to my deceased daughter, Anna Louise, in the body of this will. In witness whereof, I hereunto place my hand and seal, this tenth day of March, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Signed, sealed, published, and declared to^ us by the testator, Charles Mansfield, as and for a codicil to be annexed to his last will and testament. And we, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have sub- scribed our names as witnesses thereto, at the date hereof. Frank E. Dent, Salem, 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 meeting held for that purpose, two or more of its members as trustees, wardens or vestrymen, and may adopt a corporate name. The chairman or secretary of such meeting shall, as soon as possible, make and file in the office of the recorder of deeds of the county, an affidavit substantially in the following form : State of Illinois, > County. ^ I, , do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be), that at a meeting of the members of the (here insert the name of the church, society or congregation as known before organization), held at (here insert place of meeting), in the County of , and State of Illinois, on the day of , A.D. 18 — , for that purpose, the fol- lowing persons were elected (or appointed) [here insert their names^ trustees, wardens, vestrymen, (or officers by whatever name they may choose to adopt, with powers similar to trustees) according to the rules and usages of such (church, society or congregation), and said 80 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. adopted as its corporate name (here insert name), and at said meeting this affiant acted as (chairman or secretary, as the case may be). Subscribed and sworn to before me, this day of , A.D. 18 , Name of Affiant which affidavit must be recorded by the recorder, and shall be, or a certi- fied copy made by the recorder, received as evidence of such an incorpo- ration. No certificate of election after the first need he filed for record. The term of office of the trustees and the general government of the society can be determined by the rules or by-laws adopted. Failure to elect trustees at the time provided does not work a dissolution, but the old trustees hold over. A trustee or trustees may be removed, in the same manner by the society as elections are held by a meeting called for that purpose. The property of the society vests in the corporation. The corporation may hold, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, land not exceeding ten acres, for the purpose of the society. The trustees have the care, custody and control of the property of the corporation, and can, when directed by the society, erect houses or improvements, and repair and alter the same, and may also when so directed by the society, mortgage, encumber, sell and convey any real or personal estate belonging to the corporation, and make all proper contracts in the name of such corporation. But they are prohibited by law from encumbering or inter- fering with any property so as to destroy the effect of any gift, grant, devise or bequest to the corporation ; but such gifts, grants, devises or bequests, must in all cases be used so as to carry out the object intended by the persons making the same. Existing societies may organize in the manner herein set forth, and have all the advantages thereof. SUGGESTIONS TO THOSE PURCHASING BOOKS BY SUBSCRIPTION. The business of puhlishing books by subscription having so often been brought into disrepute by agents making representations and declarations not authorized by the publisher ; in order to prevent that as much as possi- ble, and that there may be more general knowledge of the relation such agents bear to their principal, and the law governing such cases, the fol- lowing statement is made : A subscription is in the nature of a contract of mutual promises, by which the subscriber agrees to pay a certain sum for the work described ; the consideration is concurrent that the publisher shall publish the hook named, and deliver the same, for which the subscriber is to pay the price named. The nhture and character of the work is dei^cribed in the prospectus and by the sample shown. These should be canfully examined before sub- scribing, as they are the basis and consideration of the promise to pay, ABSTRACT iLiLlNOIS 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 hind 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 resciiided verbally, but if done at all, must he done in writing. It is therefore important that all persons contem- plating subscribing should distinctly understand that all talk before or after the subscription is made, is not admissible as evidence, and is no part of the contract. Persons employed to solicit subscriptions are known to the trade as canvassers. They are agents appointed to do a particular business in a prescribed mode, and have no authority to do it in any other way to the prejudice of their principal, nor can they bind their principal in any other matter. They cannot collect money, or agree that payment may be made in anything else but money. They can not extend the time of payment beyond the time of delivery, nor bind their principal for the payment of expenses incurred in their buisness. It would save a great deal of trouble, and often serious loss, if persons, before signing their names to any subscription book, or any written instru- ment, would examine carefully what it is ; if they can not read themselves, should call on some one disinterested who can. 82 MISCELLANEOUS INFOKMATION. INTEREST TABLE. A Simple Rule for Accurately Computing Interest at Any Given Per Cent, for Any Length of Time. Multiply the prittdpal (amount of money at interest) by the titne reduced to days : then divide this product by the quotient obtained by dividing 360 (the luunber of days in the interest year) by the per cent, of interest, and the quotient thus obtained will be the required interest. illustration. Solution. Require the interest of $462.50 for one month and eighteen days at $462.50 6 per cent. An interest month is 30 days ; one month and eighteen days .48 equal 43 days. $462.50 multiplied by .48 gives 222,0000 ; 360 divided by 6 (the per cent, of interest) gives 60, and $222.0000 divided by 60 370000 will give you the exact interest, which is $3.70. If the rate of interest p)3oo \ i»5000 in the above example were 12 per cent., we would divide the $222.0000 ^1 ^^22 oooo($3 70 by 30 (because 360 divided by 12 gives 30) ; if 4 per cent., we would 180 divide by 90 ; if 8 per cent., by 45 ; and in like manner for any other per cent. 420 420 MISCELLANEOUS TABLE. 12 units, or things, i Dozen. 12 dozen, i Gross. 20 things, I Score. 196 pounds, I Barrel of Flour. 200 pounds, I Barrel of Pork. 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 Corcf of Wood. POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES. States and Territories. Alabama Arkansas California ... Connecticut. Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa KaiLsas. Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts.... Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Ni-vada Ni-w Hampshire. .Ncw.lersey New York North ('arolina .. Ohio Oregon I'enn.sylvania Khodi- Island .... South Carolina. .. T-nnessee Te.xas Vermont Virginia West Virginia.... Wisconsin Total States., Arizona Colorada Dakota District of Columhia. Idaho Montana New Mexico Utah Washington Wyoming Total Territories ... Totol United States. 38,113,2.53 9,658 39,864 14,181 131.700 14,999 20,59.5 91,874 86.786 23,955 9,118 442.730 38.555.983 POPULATION OF FIFTY PRINCIPAL CITIES. New York, N. T Philadelphia, Pa Brooklyn, N. Y St. Louis, Mo Chicago, 111 Baltimore, Md Boston, Mass Cincinnati, Ohio New Orleans, La. ... .Sail Francisco, Oal. . . Buffalo, N. Y Washington, D. C Newark, N. J Louisville, Ky Clfveland, Ohio I'ittsluii},', Pa .Jersey City, N. J .... Detroit, Mich Milwnukee, Wis Albany, N. Y Providence^ R. I Rochester, N. Y Allegheny, Pa Riclimond, Va New Haven, Conn... Charleston, .S. C Indianapolis, Ind Troy, N. Y .Syracuse, N. Y Worcester, Mass Lowell, Mass Menipliis, Tenn Canilpiidge, Mass Hartford, Conn Scraiiton, Pa , Ki'ading, Pa Palersoii, N. J Kaiis.is City, Mo Moliile, Ala Toledo. Ohio Portland. Me Columbus, Ohio Wilmington, Del Dayton, Ohio Lawrence. Mass Utica, N. Y Charlestown, Mass. Savannah, Ga Lynn. Mass Fall River, Mass Aggregate Population. 942,292 674,022 396,099 310,864 298,977 267,354 250, .526 216,239 191,418 149,473 117,714 109,199 105,059 100,753 92,829 86.076 82.546 79,577 71,440 69,422 68,904 62,386 53,180 51,038 50,840 48.956 48,244 46,465 43.051 41,105 40,928 40,226 39,634 37,180 35.092 33,930 33.579 32,260 32,034 31.584 31,413 31,274 30,841 30.473 28,921 28,804 28,323 28,235 28,233 26,766 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. 83 POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES. States and Territories. States. Alabama Arkansas California Connecticut Delaware Florida Geur^ia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucliy Louisiana ]\Iaim' Maryland Massachusetts... Michigan* Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire. New Jersey New York North Carolina.. Ohio Oregon * Last Census of Area in sqiiare Miles. 1870 50, 52 188. 4 2 59 58 55 33 55, 81, 37, 41, 31, 11, 7, 56, 83, 47, 65, 75, 112, Population. 996,992 484.471 560,247 537,4,54 125,015 187,748 1,184,109 2,539,891 l.<;si),637 1,191.792 364,399 1,321,011 726,915 626,915 780,894 1,457,351 1,184,059 439,706 827,922 1,721,295 123,993 42,491 318.300 906,096 4,382.759 1,071.361 2,66.5,260 90,923 1875. Miles R. R. 1872. 1,3.50,544 528,349 857,039 1,651,91s 1,334,031 598.429 246.280 52,540 1,026,502 4,705,208 671 25 013 820 227 466 108 904 529 160 760 123 539 871 820 606 235 612 990 .580 828 593 790 ,265 ,470 ,190 ,740 li}9 Michigan taken in 1874. State.s and Territories. Stdies. Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina... Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Total States Territories. Arizona Colorado I)akota Dist. of Columbia. Idaho Montana New Mexico Utah Washington Wyoming Total Territories. Area in square Miles. 46,000 1,306 29,385 45,600 237,504 10,212 40,904 23,000 53,924 1,950,171 113,916 104,500 147,490 60 90,93v 143.776 121,201 80.056 69,944 93,10' 965,032 I'OPULATION 1870. 3,521,791 217,353 705,606 1,258,520 818,579 330,551 1,225,163 442,014 1,054.670 38,113,253 9,658 39,864 14,181 131,700 14,999 20,595 91,874 86,786 23,955 9,118 442,730 Miles' R. R. 1875. 1872. 258,239 925,145 1,236,729 5,113 136 1,201 1,520 865 675 1,490 485 1,725 59,587 392 375 498 1,265 Aggregate of U. S.. 2,915,203 38,555,983 60,852 ♦ Included in the Railroad Mileage of Maryland. PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD; l^OPULATION AND ArEA. Countries. Population. China liritish Empire Russia U nited States with Alaska. . . France Austria and Hungary .Japan Cricat Britain and Irel.uid... (icrman Empire Italy Spain Hrazil Turkey Mexico Sweden and Norway Persia Belgium Bavaria Portugal HoUanA > ew Grenada Chili Switzerland Peru Bolivia Argentine Republic Wurtemburg Denmark Venezuela Baden Greece Guatemala Ecuador Paraguay Hesse Liberia ■ San Salvador H.ayti Nicaragua Uruguay Honduras San Domingo Costa Rica Hawaii 446 226; 81, 38, 36, 35, 34, 31, 29, 27 16] 10, 16, 9, 5, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2 2. 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 500,000 817,108 925,4-10 925,600 469,800 904,400 785,300 817.100 906,092 439,921 642,000 000,000 463,000 173,000 921.. 500 000, W)0 021,300 861.400 995,200 688,300 000,000 000.000 669.100 .500,000 000.000 812,000 ,818,500 ,784,700 500,000 461,400 457,900 ; 180, 000 ,300,000 ,000,000 823,138 718,000 600,000 572,000 3.50.000 300,000 350,000 136,000 165.000 62.950 Date of Census. 1871 1871 1871 1870 1866 1869 1871 1871 1871 1871 1867 1869 1870 1870 1869 1871 1868 1870 1870 1869 1870 1871 1869 1871 1870 1871 1870 1871 1871 1871 1871 1871 1871 1871 1870 Area in Square Miles. 3,741,846 4,677.432 8,003,778 2,603,884 204,091 240,348 149,399 121,315 160,207 118,847 195,775 3,253.029 672,621 761,526 292.871 635.964 11,373 29,292 34,494 12,680 357,157 132.616 15,992 471,838 497,321 871.848 7,533 14,753 368,238 5,912 19,353 40,879 218,928 63,787 2,969 9,576 7,335 10,205 58,171 66,722 47,092 17,827 21,505 7,633 Inhabitants to Square Mile. 119.3 48.6 10.2 7.78 178.7 149.4 232.8 262.3 187. 230.9 85. 3.07 24.4 20. 7.8 441.5 165.9 115.8 290.9 8.4 15.1 166.9 5.3 4. 2.1 241.4 120.9 4.2 247. 75.3 28.9 5.9 15.6 277. 74.9 81.8 56. 6. 6.5 7.4 7.6 7.7 80. Pekin London St. Petersburg.. Washington Paris Vienna Yeddo London Berlin Rome Madrid Rio Janeiro Constantinople . Mexico Stockholm Teheran Brussels Munich Lisbon , Hague Bogota .Santiago Berne Lima Chuquisaca Buenos Ay res.. Stuttgart Copenhagen Caraccas Carlsruhe Athens Guatemala Quito Asuncion Darmstadt Monrovia Sal Salvador . . . Port au Prince Managua Monte Video... Comayagua San Domingo... San Jose Honolulu Population. ,648,800 ,251.800 667,000 109,199 ,825,300 833,900 ,554,900 ,251,800 825,400 244,484 332,000 420,000 ,075,00(1 210,300 136,900 120,000 314,100 169,500 224,063 90,100 45,000 115,400 36,000 160,100 25,000 177.800 91,600 162,042 47,000 36,600 43.400 40.000 70.000 48.000 30.000 3.000 15,000 20,000 10.000 44,500 12,000 20,000 2,000 7,633 84 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION POPUI.ATION 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... Kendall Knox Lake ....... La Salle I^awrence Lee , Livingston . Logan AGGREGATE. 1870. 1860. 1850. 1840. 1830. 1820 56362 10564 I3152 12942 12205 32415 6562 16705 II580 32737 20363 18719 15875 16285 '25235 349966 13889 12223 23265 14768 13484 16685 21450 75^5 15653 19638 9103 12652 38291 11134 20277 14938 13014 35935 5113 12582 35506 25782 19634 11234 17864 15054 27820 1 1 248 39091 24352 12399 39522 21014 60792 12533 27171 31471 23053 41323 4707 9815 11678 9938 26426 5144 11733 11325 14629 10492 14987 9336 10941 14203 144954 11551 8311 19086 10820 7140 14701 16925 5454 7816 II 1 89 1979 9393 33338 8055 16093 10379 9915 29061 3759 9501 20660 12325 9589 8364 12965 12051 27325 9342 30062 15412 13074 28663 18257 48332 9214 1 765 1 1 1637 14272 26508 2484 6144 7624 7198 8841 3231 4586 7253 2649 3203 9532 4289 5139 9335 43385 7135 3718 7540 5002 9290 10692 3524 3799 8075 5681 22508 5448 12429 3023 6362 14652 2S 4612 3807 4149 5862 3220 8109 7354 18604 4114 16703 7730 13279 14226 17815 6121 5-3 9« 1553 5128 14476 3313 5060 1705 4183 3067 1741 1023 2981 1475 1878 7453 3228 3718 9616 10201 4422 1697 3247 3535 8225 3070 1675 6328 3682 13142 10760 11951 3945 9946 1378 1260 1695 3566 1472 5762 4535 6180 3626 6501 7060 2634 9348 7092 2035 759 2333 2186 1390 3124 1090 3940 755 2330 3"7 4071 1649 2704 4083 1841 7405 7674 2616 483 41 1828 2555 2111 1596 274 3668 626 2931 931 *23 2999 3444 1763 3155 1542 691 843 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. 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... Total... AGGREGATE. 1870. 26481 32726 4413I 20622 16950 161S4 95S1 26509 23762 53988 "735 18769 25314 28463 103S5 27492 47540 13723 10953 3070S 11437 8752 6280 20859 12803 29783 12714 46352 17419 10530 25476 10751 51068 30608 27903 1651S 30388 8841 23174 17599 19758 16846 27503 43013 17329 29301 18956 I860. 13738 24602 31251 12739 13437 IO931 6213 20069 22089 28772 9584 15042 12832 13979 22II2 63S5 228SS 36601 9552 6127 27249 6742 3943 5587 17205 9711 21005 9331 32274 14684 9069 14613 9004 37694 25112 21470 11181 19800 7313 18336 13731 12223 12403 18737 29321 12205 24491 132S2 2539891 1711951 3988 12355 20441 6720 5180 5921 4092 7616 14978 10163 6349 5246 7679 6277 16064 3234 10020 17547 5278 1606 18819 3975 2265 3924 1 1079 4012 6937 5588 19228 10573 7914 7807 3710 20180 1 1666 12052 7615 1 1492 4690 8176 6953 6825 8925 5361 16703 7216 11773 4415 851470 3039 7926 14433 4742 1849 5308 2578 6565 4431 2352 4481 4490 19547 3479 6153 3222 11728 4094 2131 7944 2610 14716 6972 6215 6659 1573 13631 2800 7221 5524 9303 4240 6739 4810 5133 7919 2514 10167 4457 4609 476183 1122 1990 6221 2125 l^) 26 2000 2953 12714 1215 2396 3316 ^1310 4429 12960 ^2959 2972 7078 4716 3239 5836 2710 308 1675 2553 6091 I574JL5 13550 *2I 1516 2610 3492 5248 2362 I517 III4 4828 *49 55162 86 CONSTITUTION OF THE 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 common defense, promote the geyieral ivelfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Article 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, Pennsylva- 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 ofiicers, 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 year, 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. 6. 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 OF 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 have 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 in 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 likewisebe 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 } eas 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 within 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 IJnited 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 estaV)lish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of l)ankruptcies throughout the United States ; To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix 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 du'ected 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 appropriations 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 OF 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 II. 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 l)e a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed ; and if there be more than one who have such majority, and have an equal numl)er 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 having one vote ; a (juorum 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. In every case, after the choice of the President, • Tills clause between, biackeis has beeu supeiseUed and auunlleU by llie Twelfth.amendment. 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-Puesident, 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 will, 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, ex-cept in cases of impeachment. He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of 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 of 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 faithfully executed, and shall commission all the officers of the United States. Sec. 4. The President, Vice-President, and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and con- viction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. Aeticle 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 continuance in office. Sec. 2. The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising under this 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 snail 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. The 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 shali have been committed ; but when not committed within an}?- 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. Section 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. And .#. // ONE OF THE FIRST SETTLERS IN EDGINGTON TOWNSHIP 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 Legislat4.ire, 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 Legislatures, 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 Gorhajvi, RuFus King. Connecticut. Wm. Sam'l Johnson, Roger Sherman. Neto York. Alexander Hamilton. New Jersey. WiL. Livingston, Wm. Paterson, David Brearley, JoNA, Dayton. Pe7irisylv ania. B. Franklin, Robt. Morris, Thos. Fitzsimons, James Wilson, Thos. Mifflin, Geo. Clymer, J A red Ingersoll, Gouv. Morris. Delaioare. Geo. Read, John Dickinson, Jaco. Broom, Gunning Bedford, Jk., Richard Bassett. Maryland. James M' Henry, Danl. Carroll, Dan. op 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. Greorgia. 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 hy Congress and ratified hy the Legislatures of the several statei, 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 tlie 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 particularly 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 OF 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 tliis 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 ily 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 twent3'-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. COUNTIES. N c a 0) ."S S.2 ' o l^ 5 ? SO! a < COUNTIES. « aign.. Christian Clark Clay Clinton Coles Cook Crawford Cumberland. DcKalb DeWIlt I -las l>Hl-ak'i! Ivl^'ar lOdwarils... . 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Madison Marion Marshall.. .. Mason Massac McDonough. McHenry McLean Menard Mercer Monroe Montgomery Morgan Moultrie Ogle Peoria Pope I'erry Piatt Pike Pulaski Putnam Randolph.... Richland Rock Island., Saline Sangamon ... .Schuyler Scott Shelby Stark St. Clair Stephenson.. Tazewell Union Vermilion... Wabash Warren Washington. Wayne White Whiteside Will Williamson.. Winnebago.. Woodford . . . Total 355U 2134 1170 2788 2595 37 3120 2782 268 3567 4076 114 4554 4730 39 2009 2444 209 1553 1430 135 1566 1939 86 1231 793 20 2952 2811 347 3465 1874 34 6363 4410 518 1115 1057 10 2209 1428 90 845 1651 2486 3013 201 3069 3174 109 1245 1672 28 3833 1921 104 4665 5443 95 1319 800 5 1541 1383 48 1807 1316 117 3055 4040 35 1043 772 646 459 14 2357 2589 2 1410 15.52 55 3912 2838 27 980 1081 641 4851 5847 29 1522 1804 115 910 1209 182 2069 3553 341 1140 786 90 4708 5891 99 3198 2758 26 2850 3171 44 978 2155 3 4372 3031 288 6.50 936 207 2795 1984 138 1911 1071 39 1570 1751 482 1297 2066 469 3851 2131 133 4770 3999 677 1072 1044 41 4.505 1,508 70 1733 2105 237 275958 257099 16951 History of Rock Island County TOPOGEAPHT. Pock Island County comprises a strip of land along the east side of the Mississippi river, about sixty miles in length, and of a very irregular shape, owing to the crookedness of the rivers which in part form its boundaries. That portion of it lying north of Pock river is bounded on the south by Pock river, on the west by the Mississippi, and on the north and east by the Marais d'Ogee slough and a part of Whiteside county. It is an irregu- lar shaped, triangular piece ot land, some twenty-eight and a half miles long on its western boundary, about seventeen miles wide across its north end, and gradually tapers to a point at the junction of the two rivers a short distance below the city of Kock Island. Its physical features and surlace conliguration are a good deal diversi- tied. Broad sand prairies, low alluvial bottom lands, abrupt bluffy high- lands, and various combinations of these, make up the general face of the country. At Cordova the bluffs rise abruptly from the sandy plain. They follow the 'rend of the Mississi|)pi river close along its shore, and are ab- rupt, broken and rough. About Moline and Pock Island they recede a mile or two from the "river, but strike Pock river at Milan, up which stream they continue for a few miles, rising high and al)rupt from the water's edge. Soon they commence drawing away from the latter river, leaving a low, al- luvial bottom. They then trend off to the north, leaving the same low bot- tom between themselves and the Maredosia slough, along the Whiteside county line. Following this course live or six miles, they suddenly bend to the west, and strike the Mississippi near Cordova, the place of beginning. This part of the county has in it six named townships not bounded by the regular township lines, but made up mostly of irregular shaped, fractional government townships. These contain somewhere near 178 square miles or sections of land. All that portion of the couuty within the above bluff line boundary, is highlands, or uplands, from fifty to one hundred feet above the general wa- ter level of the Mississippi Piver. It is abrupt, broken, rolling and rough. Much of it, especially the hills and ravines, is covered with a scattered grow^th of timber and brush. Pleasant Yalley, cutting across this upland region from Hampton on the Mississippi to Carbon Cliff on Pock Piver, is the only considerable depression in this elevated plateau.. This valley, though small, contains some good farm lands. Over this elevated region, especially towards the northeast, there are many good farms. The soil is thin, but well adapted to the growth of cereals and fruits. The alluvial bottoms, when dry enough to cultivate, make the best and rictiest corn lands, and the wet portions make good meadows. The agricultural resources of iiurtherii Pock Island County are not very rich or \aried. Much of the 102 mSToKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. land is unproductive, much of it is too high, or too low, or too sandy, while small portions of it are alin(»st unsurpassed for fertility. As a fruit-• this beautiful and picturesque country. Rock Island itself presents a HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 107 grand and imposing appearance, rising ont of the waters of the Mississippi a sohd rock with many feet elevation. It is several miles long and three- fourths of a mile wide. The rocks are covered with a fertile soil. The river washes around its base with a rapid current of pure and limpid water; and Rock river, a few miles south, is seen in the distance, forcing its way with great rapidity over the rocky rapids into the Father of Waters. The country around is interspersed with beautiful groves of timber, which give to the scene a sweetness and a beauty rarely equalled. The blue hills in the distance, directing the course of the river, are seen on the north and the south to rise with gentle slopes from the water to considerable elevations, and the valley between, embracing the river, is some miles in extent, pre- senting a variety of surface and beauty of landscape never surpassed." THE SAC AND FOX INDIANS. Before this section of country had been discovered by the white man, it was inhabited by the Sac and Fox Indians, who had some of their princi- pal villages within the present limits of Rock Island county. The Sacs and Foxes were a warlike people, descended from the great Algonquin family, from whom they separated at an early time, and under their own tribal chiefs sought their new hunting-grounds. Tradition locates their early residence on the shores of the St. Lawrence, whence, at different stages and through long periods, driven by circumstances and the vicissitudes of war, they migrated to the West, and spread themselves southward along the Mississippi and its tributaries. These tribes were known to the old French missionaries and traders as the Saukies and Cutagamies. AVhen the Jesuit missionaries first visited Green Bay, in 1665, one tribe of the people, the Foxes, was located in that vicinity. Fox river, which empties into Green Bay, was so named from the residence of some of this tribe upon its banks. At that time, and for some time after, there appears to have been no formal union of the Sacs and Foxes. Both were warlike tribes, and, like all North American Indians, frequently engaged in fierce and bloody wars with their enemies. For some reason not made known in history, the Foxes became enemies of the French and resisted the advance of their settlements west- ward. In 1712 they attacked the post at Detroit and came near destroying the garrison and the settlement. After a siege of nineteen consecutive days, during which they fought with great persistence and desperation, they were finally driven off by the aid of the Kickapoos, Pottawatomies and Ottawas, who rallied in great numbers to the assistance of the French. They then retired and fortified themselves in a strong earthwork near the river St. Clair, from which they were only dislodged by cannon brought from the fort. Although this experience somewhat humbled the Foxes, it by no means conquered their hostility. Burning with rage and thirsting for revenge, they repaired to their old stamping-ground on Fox river. This was at that time an important avenue of communication for the Canadian traders with the Mississi]>pi, and the route for all voyageurs and emigrants from Canada to Louisiana. The wily Foxes saw that they could make their enemies suffer by intercepting their passage through this part of their territory, where they had no fort to afford them protection. Accordingly, they inaugurated a system of brutality, plunder, robbery and murder, along 108 HISTOKY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. the Fox river and Portage route to the Mississippi, which has hardly a par- allel in the annals of savage warfiire. This finally aronsed the Canadian authorities, and three successive campaigns were undertaken to exterminate the Foxes. The third only was successful in driving them from their last stronghold — "Butte des Morte" or Hill of the Dead — where they had forti- fied themselves and gathered all their men, women, and children and warriors, and resolved to sell their lives as dearly as possible rather than surrender to the enemy. The fort was taken by the engineering skill of the French, and thousands of the hapless Foxes, with their women and children, miserably perished. This was in 174G, The number of the Foxes was so greatly diminished by this slaughter that they never afterward equalled their allies, the Sacs. It was after this and probably in consequence of the reduced strength of the Foxes, that a formal union was effected between the two tribes. When the noted English traveller, Capt. Jonathan Carver, visited the Northwest, in 1766, they were found living in the vicinity of each other on the Wisconsin Kiver. Carver describes a village of the Sacs which he vis- ited on the 8tli of October, after he had embarked his canoe upon the Wis- consin, as containing ninety houses, each large enough for several families. They were constructed of hewed plank neatly joined, and covered with bark roofs, impervious to the most penetrating rains. Sheds were constructed in front of them, in which the Indians smoked in fair weather. "This," says Carver, "was the largest and best Indian village I had ever seen. It seemed more like an abode of civilization than the home of savages." They had well cultivated plantations adjoining their village, and streets regnlarly laid out. The Sacs of this village could muster three hundred warriors. On the loth <»f October, Carver visited a ¥ox village farther down the river, which contained fifty houses, but at that time they were unoccupied, an epidemic having driven away the inhabitants. The Foxes had also an- other considerable village at Prairie du Chien at the time of Carver's visit. Probably it was not long after this that the Sacs and Foxes were driven from their homes by the Chippewas and Menomonies, and came and settled in the beautiful country about Rock Island. The earliest intelligence we have of them in this locality is that f )und in the journal of Lieut. Zebulon Pike, of the United States Army, who was sent on an expedition up the Mississippi in 1805. Their principal villages then were situated as follows: The Sacs had three villages — one on the west bank of the Mississippi, just above the Lower Rapids; another on the opposite side a little further nj); the third and principal village was on the banks of Rock River, about three miles from its inouth. This last was the famous Sac village which figures so C(»nspicuonsly in the early history of this locality. The Foxes had no villages below Rock Island. Their first was situated above the Upper Rapids, on the Illinois side of the Mississippi, and consisted of eighteen lodges; the second was on the Iowa side, back of the Dubuque lead mines, and the third and last on the same side, near the mouth of Turkey River. The whole population of these villages amounted to about 5,000. The available force of the united Sac and Fox warriors was about 1,100, of whom the former could muster 700, and the latter 100. The domestic life of these tribes was much like that of other Indians. They hunted during the winter months, and in the summer their squaws cultivated their patches of corn, squashes and beans. Rock Island was their f:3,vorite place of resort for their summer sports and pastimes. Their fishing grounds were on the rapids of HISTORY OF KOCK ISI4AND COUNTY. 109 the river, and their favorite hunting grounds on the west side of the Missis- sippi. In the events which follow, the important part taken by a ]3ortion of these Indians in the early history of this portion of the Mississippi Yalley is somewhat at length described. EVENTS FliOM 1804 TO 1S12. The first oflicial act of the government of the United States touching the relations of Rock Island County, was the acquisition of the territory in which it is included, by a treaty made at St. Louis on the 3d of November, ISOI. This treaty was made by William Henry Harrison, then Governor of the Territory of Indiana, and the chiefs and head men of the Sacs and Foxes ()f Rock River. It conve^-ed to the United States some fifty millions acres of land on the east side of the Mississippi, extending from opposite the mouth of the Jefferson, in Missouri, to the mouth of the Wisconsin, and back to the Fox River of Illinois. This tract included a large portion of what are now the States of Illinois and Wisconsin, and of course compre- hended the territory embraced in Rock Island County. This immense ti-act of country, now invaluable, and containing as rich and beautifid a portion of land as can be found in the United States, was sold for the paltry sum of two thousand two hundred and thirty-four dollars and fifty cents, with an annuity annually thereafter of one thousand dollars. At the period of the above treaty, the Americans were a new people to the Indians of the West. They knew the French, the English and the Spanish, but had little acquaintance with the "Long Knives," as they called the Americans. The latter, by the purchase of Louisiana from the French, on the 30tli of April, 1803, had just come into possession of the great country west of the Mississippi, and the upper portion of this territory, including St. Louis, had been formally transferred to the United States by the Spanish, who still held nominal possession of it, in the spring of 1801, only about six months before the treaty with the Sacs and Foxes. The Government having thus ac(|uired territory on the west side of the Missis- sippi, was desirous of pursuing a policy that should gradual!}^ extinguish the Indian title to lands on the east side, and transfer the Indians to portions of the new territoiy across the river. This policy was had in view in the treaty of 1801:. The Indians, although they had ceded their lands, were allowed to remain in possession of them till such time as they should be entered for actual settlement by the whites. While the Spanish held the west side of the Mississi2:)pi, it was for many years the hunting grounds of the Sacs and Foxes; many of them lived upon it; they worked the lead mines known as the "Spanish mines," on the site of the present city of Dubuque; St. Louis was their market and trading post, to which they frequently resorted in the fall and spring to sell thair furs and other articles, and obtain supplies for their hunting excur- sions. In this manner they became familiar with the Spanish traders and authorities at St. Louis, and acipiired a sort of allegiance to them as the owners and rulers of the country. Black Hawk, in his Life, speaks of one of these visits to St. Louis in the spring of 1801, and of how he and the citizens there were affected by the transfer of the country to the Americans. He says: "That spring we went down to St. Louis to see our Spanish father. I found many sad and gloomy iaces because the United States were about to 110 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. take possegsioii of the town and coiintiy. Soon after the Americans came I took my band and went to take leave of our Spanish father. The Ameri- cans came to see him, also. Seeing tliem a]jproach, we passed out of one door as thej entered another, and immediately started in our canoes for our village on Rock River, not liking the change any more than our friends appeared to at St. Louis. On arriving at our village we gave the news that a strange people had arrived at St. Louis, and that we should never see our Spanish father again. The information made all our people sorry." Black Ilawk had at that time both a British and a Spanish •'father." He had been brought up in an atmosphere of hatred of the Americans. Both the Spanish and the English had systematically poisoned his mind against our ])eople, from the time he was a youth, living on Rock River, and learning his first arts of war, till he became a veteran in the service of the latter, and was ambitious to re(|uite their friendship and earn their rewards by presenting to his "British father" as many American scalps as he and his band of braves could secure. He was born at the Sac village on Rock River in 1T6S. Probably the tirst knowledge he ever had of the Americans was in 1781, when he was a boy thirteen years of age; for, according to Lieutenant Pike, a party of three hundred Americans destroyed the Sac village on Rock River at or about that date. The Indians on that occasion assembled about seven hundred warriors, but were unable to save their village. This was during the Revolutionary period, when few Amer- icans were in the West, except the hardy and adventurous volunteers from Virginia and Kentucky, led by Col. George Rogers Clark in his "Illinois Campaign." It is by no means certain that Black Hawk saw any Ameri- cans, and if he did he was quite sure to get no very favorable impression of them. Probably the Indians of this locality got their first sight of the "Long Knives" when Lieut. Pike arrived here in 1S05. Black Hawk says: "A boat came up the river with a young American chief and a small party of soldiers. We heard of them soon after they had passed Salt River. Some of our young braves watched him every day to see what sort of people he had on board. The boat at length arrived at Rock River, and the young chief came on shore with his interpreter, made a speech and gave us some" presents. We, in return, presented him with meat and such pro- visions as we had to spare. We were well pleased with the speech of the young chief. He gave us good advice; said our American father would treat us well. He presented us an American flag, which was hoisted. He then requested us to pull down our British flags and give him our British medals, promising to send us others on his return to St. Louis. This we declined, as we wished to have two fathers." The greed of these Indians M-as such for presents and plunder, that they wished, as the saying is, to carry water on both shoulders; at least they did not desire to renounce allegiance to the British, the symbols of whose authority they had kept floating at their council-lodge, and whose flattering insignia they wore upon their breasts and girdles. The American flag was first hoisted at Rock River during this visit of Lieutenant Pike, in the summer of 18(>5. How long its graceful folds remained floating in the breeze of this fresh wilderness, we are not infoi'uied. Probably after they had given the young American chief tliis semblance ol submission to United States authority, they pulled it down. The object of Pike's expedition was to explore the newly acquired country, to conciliate and secure the loyalty of the Indians, to establish the '-Z^/-7/~\^ EDITOR OF 'rock island ARGUS'' HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 113 authority of the United States on the upper Mississippi, among the British traders who had established themselves south of our northern boundary line, and to acquire from the Indians certain tracts of land for military purposes. Pike ascended to the head waters of the Mississippi. Having accomplished his object, he returned in April, 1806. He informs us in his journal, that as his boat approached Kock Island (not then named), a barge appeared in view bearing the American flag, and landed on the island. It proved to be Captain May, of the artillerists, who was in search of some Osage prisoners among the Sacs and Foxes. Captain May said that when he and his party approached the Indian villages, they were saluted with the appellation, '' bloody Americans," who had killed such a person's father, and such a person's mother or brother. The women carried off their guns and concealed them, and when May crossed to the opposite side of the river, he was followed by Indians with pistols concealed under their blankets. They would listen to no conference whatever, relating to the delivery of the pris- oners. Capt. May wore the plume of an artillery officer, which the Indians recjarded as a signal of war, and immediately decked themselves in their raven's feathers. Capt. May says: "We regrerted that our orders would • not permit of our punishing the scoundrels, as by a coup de main we might easily have carried the village." The events which soon followed Pike's expedition, were the erection of Fort Johnson, a few miles above the present town of Warsaw, Illinois, and Fort Madison, on the site of the present town of that name, in Iowa. The latter was built in 1808, and evacuated in 1813, when it was burned by the Indians. Fort Johnson was also destroyed after the establishment of Fort Edwards, a few miles further down the river, in 1814. The erection of these forts gave the Indians at Kock Island great uneasiness, and they sent down their delegations, headed by their chiefs, to see what the Americans were doing. Black Hawk relates that the officer at Fort Madison told him that he was building a house for a trader who was coming to sell them goods cheap, and tliat the soldiers were coming to keep him company. Distrusting this, Black Hawk attempted to destroy the fort a short time after it was completed. The assault continued two days, with a loss to the garrison of three killed. The Indians appear not to have suffered any. EVENTS DURING THE WAR OF 1812-14. The declaration of war between the United States and Great Britain, on the 18tli of June, 1812, developed the latent British sympathy already strongly existing among a portion of the Sacs and Foxes. The tribes thus became divided into a peace party and a war party — the former arranging themselves under the leadership of Black Hawk, and the latter selecting Keokuk as their chief, who with his followers remained loyal and friendly tt> the Americans. Keokuk was a noble Indian, a true friend of the whites, and never at any time sympathised with Black Hawk in his foolish attempts to resist the authority of the United States, and nullify the treaty by wdiich their lands at Rock River were ceded. As soon as the news of the war had reached the West, a large bod}" ot Sacs and Foxes descended to St. Louis and oifered their services to our government. It was deemed best that they should remain neutral; their situation was so remote from the seat of war; our government was reluctant to employ savages in a war against the whites ; besides, it was thought that 114: HISTORY ^OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. this general policy of neutrality would have the effect to deter the disaifected Indians from enlistins; in the service of the opposite side. But all this was a mistake, for Black Hawk and his followers M'ere already committed, not merely to the British, but to Tecumseh and his confederates on the AV abash, who had combined their forces to drive all the Americans out of the country. The war of 1812-14 WiS really an alliance between the British Government and the great Indian Confederacy of the Northwest of which Tecumseh was the acknowledged head. Black Hawk and his followers liad been in constant communication with Tecumseh and his brotlier, the Shawanee Prophet, who in the year 1806 had sent out his famous "Talk'* to all the tribes of the Northwest, inciting them to war against the Americans. Therefore, when the British agent arrived at Eock Biver in August, 1812, with a message from his government and presents for the savages, he found it no difficult task to persuade Black Hawk and his followers to enlist in the British service. From this time forward Black Hawk and his warriors were known as the " British Band." His army consisted of about two hundred braves, the flower of the Sacs of Rock Biver. Black Hawk was then forty-two years of age. In 1790, his father, Py-e-sa, having been killed in a battle with the Cherokees, he was advanced to the rank and dignity of a war chief. He afterwards distinguished himself in battles with theOsagesand other tribes, and jjarticularl}' in a great battle with the lowas, in which the remnant of that tribe was exterminated in the valley of the Des Moines. In proceeding to the seat of war, Black Hawk and his band marched to Green Bay, where he was enrolled with a large body of Indians under Colonel Dixon, of the British army. This officer, in giving the Sac chief command, addressed him as " General " Black Hawk. He appeared very much flattered with the title. His band appears to have been engaged in two battles, viz : the attack on Fort Stephenson, August 2, 1813, and the battle of the Thames, which followed on the 5th of October. Black Hawk seems not to have found as good an opportunity for plunder as he anti- cipated, and so he indignantly deserted the army. Disappointed and sullen, he returned with what was left of his band to the Mississippi, where he engaged in a course of desultory warfare against the Americans, which only terminated with the close of the war. In May, 1814, Governor Clark started from St. Louis for Prairie du Chien, with a flotilla of barges manned by United States regulars and vol- unteers. On the 24th they were attacked by the Indians under Black Hawk, near Fort Edwards ; Captain Craig, Lieutenant Spear, and five soldiers were killed; Black Hawk was forced to retire, with the loss of three of hif^ warriors. The expedition proceeded up the river and in due time arrived at Prairie du Chien. About twenty daj's before their arrival, the British Commandant, Colonel Dixon, M^ho liad previously commanded the garrison there, had evacuated the place with all his force of British and Indian allies, and Governor Clark took peaceable possession. The design was to fortify and hold Prairie du Chien. Accordingly Governor Clark set his men at work erecting a new fort, which was called Fort Shelby, in honor of the Governor of Kentucky. Leaving them thus employed, he returned to St. Louis on the 13th of June. General Howard, commanding at St. Louis, immediately organized another expedition to proceed to Prairie du Chien with supplies and re-in- forcements. This consisted of three barges manned by forty-two regular HISTORY OF BOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 115 soldiers and sixty-six rangers, nnder command of Lieutenant Campbell, of the regular army. The boat containing the regulars was commanded by Lieutenant Campbell, the others, respectively, by Captain Stephen Rector and Lieutenant Kiggs. They left St. Louis about the first of July. Arriv- ing at the mouth of Rock River, the boats lay all night in the neighborhood of the Sac and Fox village. The Indians in great numbers crowded around them, and were j^rofuse in their professions of peace. The next morning when the boats started up the stream, the treacherous redskins armed them- selves and secretly followed along the banks and in their canoes to the rapids, hoping that the barges might there be detained, or some mishap might befall them which would render them an easy prey. The coveted opportunit}^ soon arrived. A sudden gust of wind striking Campbell's barge drove it near the lee shore, whei-e it lodged on a small bushy island near the main land, and remained stationary, the other boats having pro- ceeded up the current. This was the signal for an attack by the Indians. When Campbell's boat lodged on the island he put out sentinels, and his men began cooking their breakfasts ; but the enemy in hundreds rushed on them, killing many on the spot, and the rest took refuge in the boat." "Hundreds and hundreds of the warriors were on and around the boat, and at last set it on fire. Campbell's boat was burning, and the bottom covered with the dead, the wounded, and blood. They had almost ceased firing, when Rector and his brave men nobly came to the rescue. Campbell him- self lay wounded on his back in the bottom of his boat, and many of his men dead and dying around him. Riggs' boat was well iortified, but his men were inexperienced sailors. Rector and his company could not remain inactive spectators of the destruction of Campbell and his men, but in a tempest of wind, raised their anchor, in the face of almost a thousand Indians, and perilled their lives in the rescue of Campbell. Rector's boat was lightened by throwing overboard quantities of provisions, and then many of his crew actually got out of the boat into the water, leaving the vessel between them and the fire of the enemy, and pushed their boat against the fire of the Indians to Campbell's boat, which was in possession of the enemy. This was a most hazardous exploit for forty men — forcing their barge to a burning boat in possession of the enemy, nearly a thousand strong, and taking from it the wounded and living soldiers, together with their commander." Rector took all the living men from Campbell's boat into his, and his men, in the water, hauled their own boat out into the stream. Rector had his boat crowded with the wounded and dying, but rowed night and day till he reached St. Louis. The barge of Cainpbell, with its stores of provisions, fell into the hands of the Indians. From the tragic circumstance thns narrated, the island has ever since borne the name of '* CarapbelFs Island." The failure of this expedition aroused the officers at Jefferson Barracks to the perils of the situation. Another expedition of greater magnitude was immediately planned and set on foot. It was intended to sweep both shores clean of their Indian inhabitants, burn their villages, and establish a fort in the heart of their country. Only one circumstance prevented the carrying out of this laudable purpose. The failure of Campbell's expedition had left the little garrison at Prairie du Chien a prey to the British, who had captured the fort and sent down to Black Hawk, at Rock River, cannon, artillery-men, munitions of war, and a commanding officer. This sudden fall of the country into the hands of the British was unknown to the 116 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. military authorities below, who proceeded to fit out their expedition as if nothing of the kind had happened. It was quite formidable, with the exception of the needed artillery, consisting of eight barges and four hun- dred and fifty men, under command of Major Zachary Taylor, of the 26th Infantry. It left St. Louis on the 12th of August, 1814. Ascending the river in reel-boats. Major Taylor arrived opposite the mouth of Kock lliver and found a large force of British and Indians, under command of a British officer, assembled to give him battle. He had taken the precaution to anchor his fleet out in the Mississippi, near Willow Island, about half a mile above Kock River. During the night the artillery was planted in range of him on the shore below the city of Ivock Island, and early the following morning opened fire. Major Taylor could not return the fire, liaving no artillery on board, and was compelled to retire, with the loss of several of his men. He halted on his way down the river at Credit Island, but the Indians having hastened down the shore with the cannon, it was again brought to bear upon him, and he was forced to give way, and returned down the river. This expedition practically closed the war in the West. Peace was concluded at Ghent, Dec. 24, 1814. OLD FOET ARMSTRONG. As this celebrated fort was bnilt on Rock Island, it will be proper to precede our account of it by a brief description of the Island itself. Rock Island is situated in the Mississippi River, opposite the upper end of the city of Rock Island, and between it and Davenport on the Iowa side. It is about two and a half miles long by three-fourths of a mile wide, and con- tains an area of about a thousand acres. The base of this island is a mass of limestone of the Hamilton group which underlies this section of country. At its lower extremity this rocky exposure rises in an almost perpendicular wall to a considerable height above the water, and was the cause of its being called by its appropriate name — Rock Island. This mass of light grey or whitish limestone, rising, in the broad chan- nel of the Mississippi and crowned with its luxuriant covering of natural forest trees, was an object of great interest to the early explorers in this region, and its effect was greatly enhanced by coming in view of it unex- pectedly, as the traveler was sure to do, in passing the 'bend in the river a short distance below. After Fort Armstrong was built on the lower point of this island, the view on ascending the river became still more picturesque ; and it has been descril)ed as one of the most beautiful and romantic scenes in the whole western country. Mr, Henry C. McGrew, who published the first newspaper in Rock Island, in 1839, in a recent letter, says : " Although thirty-eight years have passed since I first landed at Rock Island, I shall never forget my first impressions of the place. It was a beautiful moonlight night in June, and as I stood upon the deck of the steamer, as we rounded the bend below the village, and beheld old Fort Armstrong on the island in the river, with its whitewashed walls, pretty gardens and officers' houses, the scene was charming, ])resen ting the appcjar- ance of some ancient castle. Then there was the village of Davenport on the opposite bank, with its white-painted cottages, and on the east. Rock Island, encircled by the blufis. The panorama inspired me with a feeling of hap])iness I shall never forget; and coupled with the idea that I was on the outskirts of civilization, gave the whole scene an air of romance." ItlSTORY OF EOCK ISLAISTD COTJNTY. 117 Governor Ford, in his History of Illinois, speaking of the arrival of the soldiers here during the first Black Hawk disturbance, in 1831, says: '' The volunteers marched to Rock Island next morning and here they encamped for several days, precisely where the town of Hock Island is situated. It was then in a complete state of nature, a romantic wilderness. Fort Armstrong was bnilt upon a rocky cliff on the lower point of an island, near the centre of the river a little way above ; the shores on each side, formed of gentle slopes of prairie extending back to l)luifs of considerable height, made it one of the most picturesque scenes in the western country. The river here is a beautiful sheet of clear, swift-running water, about three- quarters of a mile wide; its banks on both sides were inhabited only by Indians, from the Lower Kapids to the fort; and the voyage up stream, after several days progress through a wilderness country, brought the traveler suddenly in sight of the fort, perched upon a rock, surrounded by the grandeur and beauty of Nature, which at a distance gave it the appear- ance of one of those enchanted castles in an uninhabited desert, so well described in the 'Arabian Night's Entertainments.' " This island was the favorite resort of the Indians long before it had ever been visited by the white man. " Here they loved to assemble for their summer pastimes, and to indulge in the simple amusements of their race; alono- these rocky shores was their favorite fishino-.o^round ; the swift current which here pours down over successive chains of rapids, was the scene of many a dash and frolic in their light canoes; and here dwelt the kindly spirit whose protecting power preserved the red man, and over whose subterranean abode none dared lo walk but with the silent step of supreme reverence and awe.'' The estimation in which the Sac and Fox Indians held this island is well described by Black Hawk in the following language : " This was the best island in the Mississippi, and had lung been the re- sort of our young people during the summer. It was our garden, which furnished us with strawberries, blackberries, plums, apples, and nuts of va- rious kinds, and its waters supplied us with pure fish, being situated in the rapids of the river. In my early life I spent many happy days on this island. A good spirit had care of it, who lived in a cave in the rocks im- mediately under the place where the fort now stands, and has often been seen by our people. He was white, with large wings like a swan's, but ten times larger. We were particular not to make a noise in that part of the island, for fear of disturbing him. But the noise of the fort has since driven him aw^ay, and no doubt a bad spirit has taken his place." The events wliich led to the building of Fort Armstrong on Rock Island have already been partially described. The British band of Sacs and Foxes had been troublesome in this region all through the latter part of the war of 1812-11. The British had captured the fort at Prairie du Chien, and had not only provided the Indians of this locality with artillery, muni- tions of war, and men, but had left them at the close of the war with feel- ings of strong and bitter hostility to the government. From Jefferson Bar- racks, below St. Louis, to the mouth of the Wisconsin, the government had practically no established military post by which to enforce its authority or to afford protection to its citizens, wl.ose duties might call them into this portion of the United States. The river was, moreover, a highway of the nation, which must be kept guarded by suitable military stations along its banks. The situation at Bock Island was central, accessible, and in near proximity to the most dangerous body of Indians on the river; it was also 118 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. nearly centrally located on the western border of that ^reat tract of country which these Indians had ceded to the United States in the treaty of 1804, and which would soon be o])ened for actual settlement. At the time the fort was built, there were at least 10,000 Indians living on the main shores and adjacent to the island. All those on the east side were the wards of the government, living on government lands, which they were allowed by the terms of the treaty to occupy so long as these lands belonged to the United States. BUILDING OF FOET AKM STRONG. In 1816, Fort Armstrong was built on the lower point of Rock Island. The force of regulars under Col. William Lawrence, which came up the river for the purpose of locating and erecting the fort, arrived at the mouth of Rock River and examined the country for a suitable site. They decided on the above location. On the 10th of May, 1816, they landed on the island, and as soon as they had completed their encampment. Colonel Lawrence employed the soldiers to cut logs and build store-houses for their provisions. He also had a bake-house and oven erected, which was the first building finished on the island. The erection of the fort and its accompanying buildings soon followed, and was named Fort Armstrong, in honor of the Secretary of War. It was a substantial structure of hewed logs, built in the form of a square, whose sides were four hundred feet in length. A block-house was built at each of the four angles, and embrazures for cannon and loop-holes for musketry were provided. A magazine, store-house, barracks, and ofiicers' quarters were erected within the enclosure, and sections of heavy stone work built for protection against fire. Col. George Davenport came with the troops as contractor for the com- missary department. On the 10th of August, 1816, Mrs. Davenport and Mrs. Lewis, now Mrs. Goldsmith, reached the island. They were the first American ladies who ever ascended the river to this place. Mrs. Daven- port died in 1847, aged 72 years. Mrs. Goldsmith is still living in Rock Island, a venerable relic of the post, in the 76th year of her age. Her mind is still vigorous and her recollection good of those early days when she and her family and the little garrison on the island were the only American people within hundreds of miles. In 1823, the Virginia, laden with provisions for the garrison at Prairie du Chien, touched at the fort. It is said to have been the first steamboat that ever landed on the island. In 1831, the old fort on the island was the scene of a council with the Sac and Fox Indians, with a view to persuading them to retire peaceably to the west side of the Mississippi. About thirty chiefs were present. This council was held by General Gaines, who came up from Jefferson Barracks in the steamer Enterprise with a force of regular troops. It resulted in convincing General Gaines that the Indians were determined to fight rather than give up their possessions; and in view of approaching hostilities, Gaines invited all the settlers in this region to repair to the island for safety. Here the effective male population of Rock Island County, at that time, was organized into a company known as the Rock River Rangers. "We shall have more to say of these matters when we come to give an account of the Black Hawk War in 1831 and '32. During this war Fort niSTORy OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 110 Armstrong was the rendezvous for tlie soldiers assembled in this quarter. On the Ttli of August, 183:^, five days after the battle of Bad Axe, General "Wintield Scott arrived from Fortress Monroe with a force of United States regulars to assist in putting down the Black Hawk disturbance. He was, however, too late for that, but in season to call together the conquered Sacs and Foxes at Rock Island, and to conclude a treaty with them on the 21st of September, for the strip of land known as the "Black Hawk Purchase," in Iowa. This treaty was not held at Fort Armstrong as was contemplated, owing to the existence of cholera among the soldiers, which then prevailed fearfully, but was held on the opposite side of the river on the grounds now occupied by the depot of the Chicago, Hock Island and Pacific Railroad. At that time there were about 1,500 soldiers at the fort. GOYERNMENT AGENTS ON THE ISLAND. Fort Armstrong was evacuated by the garrison in 1836, but the island was still held as a military reservation by the government under successive agents appointed to take charge of it. The first of these was General Street, Indian Agent, at Prairie du Chien, who by order of the government estab- lished the Indian Agency on the island soon after the withdrawal of the troops. In the spring of 1838 the Indian Agency was removed to Agency City, Iowa, on the Des Moines River, and General Street was succeeded by Colonel George Davenport, who had charge of the island till the spring of 1840, when Captain Bell was ordered here from Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, and Fort Armstrong was made a depot for arms. Captain Shoe- maker was placed in charge and remained till the spring of 1815, when the arms being required for the Mexican, they were shipped to New Orleans, and Captain Shoemaker went with the army to Mexico. He was succeeded by Thomas Drum, who died in 1853, when Sergeant Cummings, of Fort Crawford, Prairie du Chien, was appointed, and on his declination Colonel J. B. Danforth, Jr., was appointed, January 20, 1854. He resigned in 1857, to accept a position in the United States Navy, and H. Y. Slaymaker, of Davenport, was appointed. In May, 1861, T. J. Pickett was appointed to succeed Mr. Slaymaker, and held till the island was again occupied for arsenal jDurposes. FIRST ENTRIES OF LAND. The first lands entered in Rock Island County were "entered by Col. George Davenport and Russell Farnham, Oct. 19, 1829, and comprised section 2, 17 north, 2 west. The south half of this was sold to Jonah H. Case, and eiiibraced the lands east of the Fair Grounds, running east one mile. The north half now belongs to Bailey Davenport. The same day William T. Brashar entered the north half of section 11, upon a portion of which Chipiannock Cemetery is situated. Col. Davenport entered the south part of section 11, in 1829-30. On this was afterwards laid out the famous '• paper town " of Rock Island City. Daniel Webster is said to have held an interest in this town which he sold or gave away to Caleb Gushing for $10,000. The town plat extended from Dingledine's south line and the south line of Chipiannock Cemetery south to Rock River, and from the Milan road three-quarters of a mile east, Davenport and Farnham also entered at the same time as above the 120 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. fractional section 34, 18 north, 2 west, sonth of the Indian boundary line, on which is now laid out Bailey Davenport's addition to the city of Rock Island. They also entered, October 19, 1829, the fractional sections 35 and 36, IS north, 2 west, south of the Indian boundary line. Section 35 is still owned by Bailey Davenport, and constitutes the "city pasture grounds." William Carr entered the farm which George M. Lukeu now owns, October 29, 1829. These were all the men who entered land in the County as early as 1829. Col. Geo. Davenport entered several pieces in 1830. In 1833, John W. Spencer entered the land on which John Schindler's farm is situated. It was not till 1835 and '36 that the lands were generally entered, the latter year exceeding all the others in the number of entries. In 1830 com- panies were formed and large amounts of land entered for them in the name of individual citizens. One of these was called the Kock River Land Com- pany. It was organized in New York city, and its operations extended all over the northern part of the State. The entries were made in the name of Jeremiah II. Taylor and John S. Busing. The lands entered by them in this County were south of Rock River ; from the south end of the C^ounty to Drury township they entered many valuable tracts of land. The Bank of the United States, by Thomas Biddle, entered several tracts in Bowling and Edgington townships. On the 21st of May, 1836, Jonah R. Case entered the land on which is situated Spencer and Case's and Bailey and Boyles' additions to the city of Rock Island. This tract extends from Eagle street to Arsenal street, on the east, and to a point a little south of Rock River street. The County Commissioners, George Davenport, John W. Spencer and John Yanatta, entered that part of the city of Rock Island, or Stephenson, lying between Eagle and Swan streets, and bounded south by a line com- mencing on Eagle street at a point about sixty feet south of the northeast corner of the Taylor House lot, and running west to about the centre of Illinois street, in front of Col. H. B. Burgh's house, and north by the river. West of, and adjoining this tract, was a live-acre piece, entered by Huntingdon Wells, and south ot it was a tract entered by Ira Wells and Joel Wells, Sr. On this is laid out Thompson and Wells' addition to the city of Rock Island. James Thompson and William Carr entered all the lower addition, west of the Wells' land, and extending to the river. Thomas Hanlon entered the land on which Milan is situated, June 19, 1835. EARLY SETTLERS. The first white man who came to this County as a settler, was Col. George Davenport, who came with the garrison in 1816, and built his house on the lower end of the island. For about thirteen years he and his family were the oidy white persons, aside from the soldiers and ofiicers of tlie garrison, in this vicinity. Col. Davenport's life here was intimately identified with the events which mark the early histoiy of Rock Island. He was born in Lincoln- shire, England, in 1783. His early life was one of many vicissitudes, and more eventful than the lives of most young men. Learning the craft of a niSTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 121 sailor, he made many voyages to sea, in one of which he was taken prisoner by the Russian government, and after a winter of great snliering was released. He came on board a ship with a cargo of goods from Liverpool to New York, in ISOl. Prevented from returning to England by an acci- dent in which one of his legs was severely fractured, he remained in this country, and soon entered the army as sergeant in the Fifth Regiment United States Infantry, at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. He soon entered the service under Gen. Wilkinson, at Xew Orleans, and was actively engaged during the war of 1812-14. Tlie latter year he took part in the battle of Lundy's Lane. In the spring of 1816, he came with the Eigiith Regiment and a Com- pany of Riflemen, under Col. Wm. Lawi-ence — the same ufhcer under whom he had enlisted ten years before — to build Fort Armstrong. In 1817, he built a double log cabin and storehouse adjoining, about half a mile from the fort on the island, purchased a stock of goods, and began his career as an Indian trader. He subsequently established several trading |)osts among tiie Winnebagos, on upper Rock River, and also among the Sacs and Foxes, in opposition to the traders of the American Fur Company. His principal depot was on Rock Island. In 1825 he was appointed postmaster on the island, and kept the only postoffice nearer than Clarksville, Missouri. The American Fur Company bought him out in 182G. In 1827, he visited his native home in England, being abroad one year. In 1833 he built his new residence on Rock Island. In 1835, in connection with several others, he purchased the land where Davenport is situated, on which the town named in honor of him was laid out. Col. Davenport was noted for his humanity ; he was of a very free and generous disposition, and his life was a remarkably active and eventful one. His death is remembered as the most tragic event that ever cast its shadow over this community. He was murdered by John and Aaron Long and Granville Young, members of the "Banditti of the Prairies," on the Ith of July, 1815, while alone in his house, his family having gone to attend the Fourth-of-July celebration. As early as 1824, Russell Farnham, who had founded the town of Warsaw, Illinois, where he resided, came to Rock Island. In that year he formed a partnership in the fur trade with Colonel Davenport. In 1826, they built the house afterwards so noted in the first records of the County as the "house of John Barrell," which was the first County seat of Rock Island County. In 1828 a few persons came here, and being much pleased witli the appearance of the country, resolved to remain and make themselves homes. Among this number was John W. Spencer, a prominent citizen still residing here. He had passed up the river to Galena, and in passing Rock Island, had been pleased with the situation, so that he returned the following autumn, and in the spring of 1829 brought his family to Rock Island. In his " Reminiscence of Pioneer Life," speaking of that trip in the spring of 1828, Judge Spencer says : " We found here two white families, near where the Farnham house stood, one of them Capt. Clark, father of Capt. Lewis Clark, of Buflalo, Scott county, Iowa, the other a discharged soldier, by the name of Ilaney ; Judge Pence at Rock River ; and at the rapids, where Rapids City now stands, were John and Thomas Xinney, George Harlan, Conrad Leak and Archibald Allen. This constituted all the white settle- 122 HlSTOET OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. ment on the main land. In March, 1829, came Louden Case, Sr., and liis three sons, Jonah, Louden and Charles, and settled at the old Case place. Rinnah AVells and his four sons, and Joshua Yanruff and sons settled at Rock River. In January previous, Joel Wells had settled near Hampton, and in the spring. Joel \\"ells, Sr., and Levi and Huntingdon "W^ells settled at Moline ; Joseph Dantbrth, a son-in-law of Rinnah Wells, a mile ahove Moline, and Michael C. Bartlett, a son-in-law of Joel Wells, Sr., ahout where the Quilt Factor}' now stands. About the last ot May, 1829, came Mr. Goble and his son Benjamin, and settled above Joseph Danforth's. William T. Brashar settled on the farm bearing his name." By 1831, quite a little settlement had gathered in, so that at the com- mencement of the Black Hawk trouble of that year, a company of hfty- eight men was organized as the Rock River Rangers. This Company probably embrace about all the able-bodied men then in the County. It may be intei-esting to preserve the names of the members of this first militia company of Rock Island County, together with those of its officers: Rock River Rangers — 1831, OFFICERS. Benjamin F. Pike, Captain ; John W. Spencer, First Lieutenant ; Griffith Aubery, Second Lieutenant ; James Haskell, Leonard Bryant and Edward Corbin, Sergeants ; Charles French, Charles Case, Benjamin Goble and Henry Benson, Corporals. Allen, Archibald Brashar, Wni. T. Bane, John Bartlett, Michael Been, Joseph Case, Jonah H. Dantbrth, Joseph Davis, Thomas Dance, Russell Frith, Isaiah Gardner, Thomas Harlan, Geo. W, Hultz, Uriah S. Hubbard, Thomas Hubbard , Goodridge Henderson, Cyrus MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY. Johnson, Moses Kinney, John W. Kinney, Samuel Leek, Conrad Levit, Thomas McXeal, Henry Miller, George McGee, Gentry Noble, Amos C. Syms, Thomas Syms, Robei't Sarns, Wm. F. Smith, Martin W. Stringfield, Sevier Thompson, Joel Yanruff, Joshua Yanrulf, Henry Yanruff, Samuel Yanatta, Benjamin Yanatta, Gorham Yarner Edward, Wells, Levi Wells, George AVells Joel, Sr., Wells Joel, Jl'., Wells, LIuntingdon Wells, John Wells, Samuel ^V'ells, Rinnah Wells, Asaph Wells, Eri Wells Ira. THE BLACK HAAYK WAR. In the spring of 1829 the Indians were notified by the agent at Fort Armstrong that the government wanted to bring the lands in this section into market, and they were requested to remove to the west side of the Mis- sissippi. Keokuk and the majority of the Sacs and Foxes complied, but Black Hawk refused, and being joined by his warriors of the British Band, determined to remain in possession of his village. An attempt was made HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAXD COUNTY. 123 tlie spring following to induce him to leave peaceably by the offer of a few thousand dollars from the government. Colonel Davenport visited Wash- ington and laid the proposition for such a peace-oifering before President Jackson, who, after listeninoj to the recital of the perfidy, treachery and dis- loyalty of the Indians, and considering the folly of attempting to purchase a peace that could only be temporary, exclaimed, "They must go, Mr. Da- venport; and by , they slwll go ! I will not pay them one cent." In the spring of 1831, white settlers began to encroach upon the Sac village at Rock Kiver. Judge Spencer, who w^as then in the country, says, in his Reminiscences: "In 1831 came a new era in our history. The In- dians returned in large numbers, perhaps as many as in 1829, and with quite a different spirit towards the whites. Black Hawk gave the settlers to un- derstand that after this season they must go south of Rock River, or above Pleasant Yalley. He said this district between the rivers should be occu- pied exclusively by the Indians, giving several reasons why they could not afford to give up these pleasant hunting grounds. One reason was that on this side of the Mississippi they were comparatively safe from their enemies, and another that the region abounded with game and fish, and was suited to their mode of living, and they would not give it up. Black Hawk said ^y^ could all stay this season except Joshua Vanruff and Rinnah "Wells, who lived in the midst of their village, and had a large stock of cattle which troubled the Indians a great deal. Mr. Yanruff showed Black Hawk that it would be ver}' hard for him to leave on so short a notice, as he was a poor man and had twelve children. Black Hawk finally consented that he might stay another season, but Mr. Wells must go, and he would give him till the next day to make up his mind whether he would go willingly or be put off. Mr. Wells consulted with his friends, and finally consented to leave in thirty days. This move on the part of the Indians made it necessary' for the settlers to look about and see what they could do for their protection." Petitions were immediately sent to Governor Reynolds, then Governor of the State, asking his interference for the protection of the settlers at Rock River. The Governor, in response, called for seven hundred mounted militia, and at the same time requested General Gaines, then at Jefferson Barracks, to repair to Fort Armstrong with the sixth regiment under his command. The call of the Governor for mounted militia was answered by more than twice the number required, which the Governor, however, did not feel at liberty to refuse. They rendezvoused at Beardstown, where they were speedily organized under command of Hon. Joseph Duncan, the member of Congress, as Brigadier General, and marched immediately for Rock Island. On the 7th of June, 1831, General Gaines, who had arrived a short time before at Fort Armstrong, ordered the Indians to leave Rock River and remove to the west side of the Mississippi^ a large number of them be- ing present in council. That council was composed of General Gaines, the officers of the Sixth Regiment, the officers of the garrison, the citizens, and Keokuk and the friendly Indians. Says an eye witness:- "Black Hawk, with seventy-five or one hundred warriors, nicely dressed and painted, drew near. When within about a hundred yards of the council-house they com- menced singing in a very loud voice, which seemed to alarm Keokuk and his party so much that they left in great haste. Those who understood the Indians best, thought from their singing and their manner, that there would 124 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY, be a general massacre." No violence, however, was attempted. Diirin<^ the several interviews, Ijlack Hawk and his party did not positively refuse to leave Rock River, but the conclusion reached by General Gaines was that thej would tight before they would give up their village. On the 25th of June, Governor Reynolds and General Duncan reached Rock River with 1,600 mounted volunteers. On the following day General Gaines left Fort Armstrong with ten companies of United States infantry, two pieces of artillery, and Captain Pike's company of Rock River Rangers, and proceeded to the Indian village on Rock River for the purpose of driving the Indians off. General Duncan marched up from Andalusia, where there had been a block house erected by order of General Gaines. The Indian town was found evacuated, the Indians having crossed the river during the night. The armies of both generals marched to Fort Armstrong, glad, no doubt, to escape an effusion of blood. Governor Reynolds, in his Life and Times, speaks on this point thus: "Not a single good and intelligent man in the State desired a collision with an insignificant and infatuated band of In- dians; but at the same time the peaceable citizens, residing on their own lands, must be protected from the assaults of a contemptible and ignorant foe, as well as from an enemy of a different character." The retreating Indians were peremptorily summoned to Fort Arm- strong to make a treaty of peaceful surrender of their lands. They came somewhat reluctantly, and a treaty was agreed upon on the 10th of June, 1S31. This treaty was signed by Major General Gaines and Governor Reynolds on the part of the United States, and by Black Hawk, Pashapaho and others, on the part of the Indians of the British Band. It stipulated a lasting j^eace, and that the British Band should immediately remove west of the Mississippi, and not return without the express permission of the government of the United States or of the State of Illinois. On the 2d of July, Captain Pike's company of Rock River Rangers was mustered out of service, as all fears of the Indians had now vanished. But alas for the certitude of Indian treaties ! — at least for treaties made with Indians so perfidious as were Black Hawk and his warriors. On the 30th of June, thirty chiefs of this band had come into the council at Fort Arm- strong and agreed to remain west of the Mississippi, and yet the next year Black Hawk led a lai'ge force into Illinois, ascending Rock River in canoes and necessitating two vigorous campaigns before he could be driven from the State. After the Indians had been driven to the west side of the river, their condition was no doubt deplorable; many of them actually died of hunger; for they had left their cornfields before the time of harvest. Their famish- ing condition, and the indignities which some of them suffered at the hands of the whites, when hunger had driven them to recross the river in the night, to plunder a few ears of corn from their deserted fields, no doubt ex- asperated the animosity of Black Hawk, and induced him to hasten to vio- late the treaty he had made. At all events, early in the spring of 1832, he returned with his band and with his women and children in canoes, and ascended Rock River, for the purpose of regaining his lost territory. His warriors numbered about two hundred. Brigadier-General Atkinson, at this time in command of Fort Armstrong, sent a message after Black Flawk, to return and recross the Mississippi, but the sullen old chief deigned him no reply, and proceeded on up to Prophetstown. Another message was sent with no better success. HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 125 The preparation to meet this invasion of the State was more formidable than that of the year preceding. General Atkinson addressed a letter to Governor Reynolds, asking for assistance, as his force of regulars at the fort was insufficient to meet the emergency. In response to this request about two thousand volunteered and were organized into four regiments, a spy battalion, and an odd battalion. They were officered as follows: Colonel DeWitt commanded the first regiment; Fry, the second; Thomas, the thii-d; and Tliom]ison, the fourth. Thomas James was Major of the odd battali')n; Samuel AYhiteside, Brigadier General, and James D. Henry, Major of the spy battalion. Governor Reynolds issued orders to every county in the State to levy and organize in the whole at least five thousand volunteers, to be ready to march at a moment's warning. As the war progressed slowly, this precaution turned out well for the second campaign. The ai-my under General Whiteside marched to the month of Kock River, where General Atkinson received the volunteers into the United States service and assumed the command. It was soon ascertained that Black Hawk and his warriors were still up Rock River. The army, under order of General Atkinson, after receiving provisions, commenced its march up the river on the 9th of May in pursuit of the enemy. It is not our purpose here to pursue the history of the Black Hawk war any further than it has relation to Rock Island county. The details of the organization, disbandments and reorganization of the volunteers, the marches and counter-marches in pursuit of the enemy through an unknown wilderness, the perils and hardships endured in encounters with roving and lurking bands of Indians, the l)attles and the losses on both sides, would fill a volume. The principal engagements were ^at Stillman's Run, May 13, 1832; PeRatonica, June 21; Wisconsin Heights, July 21; and the battle of Bad Axe, which closed the war, August 2. The Indians fled before their pursuers, crossing over the Wisconsin River, which they descended to the Mississippi, and thence up to the scene of the last battle, where they en- countered a gun-boat in front of them and a victorious army in their rear, and were cut to pieces and efl^ectually conquered, August 2, 1832. Black Hawk fled, but was returned by Pottawatamie chiefs to Prairie du Cliien, where he was given up to the United States authorities. He was sent to Washington and was a prisoner some time at Fortress Monroe. He re- turned to the West, making a tour of the eastern cities, and died at the Sac and Fox Agency, Iowa, Octoljer 3, 1838. ORGAmZATION OF THE COU^^TY. Rock Island County prior to its organization was included in the juris- diction of Jo Daviess County. Its judicial administration Avas performed by a few justices of the peace. In 1833 the Legislature passed an act declaring that all the territory embraced within the following boundaries, to wit : Beginning in the middle of the channel of the Mississippi River, on the north line of township 15 north, and west of the fourth princi])al meridian ; thence running east- wardly on said line to the fourth principal meridian; thence north to the middle of the channel of Rock River; thence up the middle of said channel to the Marias d'Ogee slough ; thence along the middle of said slough to the middle of the channel of the Mississippi River ; thence down along the 126 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. middle of said channel to the place of beginning, should be erected into a county, to be known by the name of Rock Island. In pursuance of the provisions of this act, due notice was given to the legal voters of said county, to meet at the house of John Barrell, in Farn- hamsburg, on Monday, the 5th day of July, 1833, to elect three County Commissioners, one Sheriif and one Coroner, three Justices of the Peace, and three Constables. Accordingly they met, and organized by choosing Joseph Danforth, Joel Wells, Sr., and Wm. II. Simms, Judges, and Joseph Conway and W. Thompson, Clerks. Sixty-five votes were cast. (Tcorge W. Harlan, John AV. Spencer and Col. George Davenport were elected County Commissioners ; Benjamin F. Pike, Sheriif; Levi AVells, Coroner ; George W. Harlaii, J. B. Patterson and Joel Wells, Jr., Justices of the Peace ; George Y. Miller, Huntington Wells and Edward Corbin, Constables. On the Sth of July, 1833, the County Commissioners met at John Barren's, and organized, by choosing Joseph Conwa}', Clerk. Joseph Wells, Sr., was appointed Treasurer and Assessor. As the county seat had not been fixed upon, the Court ordered that elections and courts be held at the house of John Barrell, in Faridiamsburg. At the March term, 1834, Asaph Wells and Joel Wells, Jr., were appointed Supervisors of Roads. A petition was sent to the Postmaster General, and made a matter of record, requesting that a post-office be established at the court house (John Barren's), and that Joseph Conway be appointed postmaster. The petition was afterwards granted. The reason for this was, that the settlers were obliged to go to Fort Armstrong for their letters, and in addition to the high rates of postage — twenty-five cents on each letter — they had to pay their ferriage, which made letters rather an expensive luxury. Feeling the burden of this, the settlers petitioned and obtained their first post-office on the main land in 1834. In June, 1834, the County wab laid off into two election precincts, viz : the Upper and the Lower ; the former to commence at the mouth of the Marias d'Ogee slough, and continue as low down as Henry MdS'eaPs house, the election to be held at the house of Walter Phillips ; the latter com- mencing at Henry Mcl^^eal's, and to continue down as low as the County line, the election to be held at Farnhamsburg, at the house owned by Davenport and Farnham. The Judges appointed in the first precinct were Asaph Wells, James Haskell and Thomas L. Galpin ; in the second, Joel AVells, Sr., William Brashar and William Carr. THE SEAT OF JUSTICE. An act of the Legislature establishing a permanent seat of justice for Pock Island County, was passed in the winter of 1834-5. It appointed the following named persons Commissioners to locate the same, viz : AVilliam Bennet, Peter Butler and John G. Sanborn. In June, 1835, they proceeded to select the town of Stephenson, which has remained the county seat ever since, although the names of both the old places have long since been absorl)ed in the corporation of Rock Island. When Stephenson was selected as the county seat, it was a town only in prospect. It had not yet been laid out. The Commissioners made their report on the Sth of June, 1835, and it was "ordered that Charles R. Ben- net be appointed to survey the town of Stephenson, in Rock Island County, HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 127 as soon as practicable." It was further " ordered that one-third of the tow^n lots be offered for sale on the 11th day of July next, and that the same be published three times in the /St. Louis Republican^ the Alton Spectator, the NorthioeMern Gazette and the Galena Advertiser.'''' The town of Stephenson was laid out and the plat recorded July 10, 1835, Charles R. Bennet, surveyor. The plat bears the certificate of Joseph Conway, County Commissioners' Clerk. It comprised twenty blocks besides the public square on which the County Court House now stands. The lots were laid out 80 feet front by 150 feet deep. The northwest frac- tional quarter of section 35, containing 61.95 acres, on which the town of Stephenson was laid out, was entered by the County Commissioners, Col. George Davenport, John W. Spencer and John Yanatta, for purposes of a county seat, May 11, 1836. The Land Office for this district was then at Galena. On the 7th of September, 1835, it was ''ordered that Joseph Conway be authorized to get two seals, one for the Circuit Court of Rock Island County, and one for the County Commissioners' Court of Rock Island County, the device to be a sheaf of wheat and a plough." By act of the County Commissioners, the courts were removed from Farnhamsburg to Stephenson in November, 1835. The Court ordered a tax of one-half per cent, to be levied " on slaves or indentured negro or mulatto servants, pleasure carriages, distilleries, horses, mules, cattle, watches and their appendages, and on household furni- ture, clocks, wagons, carts, sheep and town lots." The reference to slaves in the above reminds us that, in those days, some of the officers at the garrison of Fort Armstrong held slaves or " indentured negro servants." This custom, though not sanctioned by the constitution and laws of the state of Illinois, was admitted under the old territorial laws, enacted when Illinois was a part of the Territory of Indiana. Laws were then enacted permitting slaves to be introduced as "• indentured servants," and under these laws many were admitted into the Territory. In 1810, there were 168 slaves in Illinois ; in 1820, they had increased to 917; in 1830, they had decreased to 746. About this time Dred Scott was brought to Fort Armstrong, and was kept as a slave or indentured servant by Dr. Emmerson, surgeon of the garrison. When the fort was evacuated in 1836, he went with the troops to Fort Snelling, and there proceedings were instituted which resulted in the celebrated '' Dred Scott Decision " of the Supreme Court of the United States. Scott died in Davenport in 1813. In 1829 a number of slaves were held for a short time in Rock Island County, on a plantation just above Moline. A man whose name I have not been able to ascertain, came here from Louisiana with about seventj'-five slaves. His purpose in bringing them here was to give them their freedom and settle them on land in this section ; but they preferred to return to Louisiana, and did eo, after remaining here about a year. At the December term of the County Commissioners' Court, in 1834, the sheriff, Benjamin F. Pike, reported the tax collections of the County to be $53.72^ cents. He paid into the treasury $49.50, and kept the balance for commission and expenses. COUNTY BUILDINGS. John Barren's house in Farnhamsburg, where the first county business was transacted, and which was court house, post-offi(3e and hotel, was the 128 HISTOEY OP ROCK ISLA^TD COUNTT. first that Avas built on the main land in this part of Illinois. It was built bv Davenport and Farnham. in 1S26. First Jail. — The first jail in Stephenson was built in 1S36. The con- tract for building it was given to John AY. Spencer, October 20, 1S35. It was finished and 4elivered over to the County, June 10. 1S36. This jail was orio;inallv a hewed log building, two stories high and twenty-two feet square." The brick portion of the structure, afterwards added, was built by Daniel Doty, in 1S39. He employed AV. H. Sage and J. M. Bellows to lay the brick. It stood on lot Xo. o. in block Xo. 15, in the old town, till it was sold to a German, who converted the brick part of it into a residence. It was in this building tha\: the murderers of Col. Davenport were con- fined, and from which they were led forth to expiate their crimes upon the gallows on the morning of October 29, 1S45. Birch and Baxter were also confined here: the former took a change of venue to AVarren County, where he broke jail and escaped. Baxter escaped the gallows on the ground of having had no willlul intention to take the life of his benefactor: for while he laid the plot for the robbery of Col. Davenport's house and planned with the robbers to be ready to enter it un that memorable Fourth of July, he did it thinking that the house would be left alone. But in that he was dis- appointed: all the family had gone to the celebration except Col. Daven- port. AYhen the robbers entered they unexpectedly tbund him in the house, and to make sure of escaping with their plunder, murdered him. Baxter was sentenced to the penitentiary fur life, but was afterwards pardoned out and left the country. The Court House. — The first step towards the erection of the present Court House was taken in April, 1S36, when a contract was entered into with Jonah H. Case to furnish 200,000 bricks at eight dollars a thousand. In June the contract was let for the building to Samuel Smith for 810,500, to be completed December 1, 1S37. The buikling is a square brick struc- ture, two stories high with a central tower or cupola, and was a very credit- able edifice lor the county considering the time it was built. It stands on the square reserved for that purpose when the town was laid out, and which at no very distant day will, in all probability, be ornamented with a more elegant and costly temple of justice. If the walls of that old court house could relate tlie transactions and events which have transpired within them during the Ibrty years they have been standing, it would be a history worth recording. The new jail building, containing the Circuit Clerk's, Eecorder's and County Clerk's offices, and the Sheriffs residence, was built in 1S5T. It is a substantial structure of brick and stone, and cost the county about $Gu.00o. FIRST FERRIES. In looking over the records we find that licenses for ferries were granted as follows: To George Davenport and Joshua Tanrufl", for a ferry across Eock River. AIarch,"l>34: at the same date to George Davenport for a ferrv across the Slouofh. and to Einnah AYells for a terrv also across Eock Eiver. Jonah H. Case. Antoine Le Claire and AV. F. Brashar were granted a license to run a terrv across the Mississipj)! to the Iowa shore, in March, 1S35. MAYOR OF MOUNE HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 131 Nathaniel Belcher was granted a license to establish a ferry across the Missisjsippi at Port Byron, in Marcli, 1837. In October, 1837, a ferry feud had arisen; John Wilson, owner of the main ferry between Stephenson and the Iowa shore, made an api)lication to the connty commissioners for an ''order vacating Henry Powers' ferry." The order was granted in 1838 "for the insufficiency of his boats, the want of hands, and for ferrying beyond his limits." FIRST HOTELS. The records also furnish the following respecting the first licenses for hotels: To Jonah II. Case, July, 1833. His tavern was the first licensed within the corporate limits of Rock Island, though travelers had been kept at Barren's house in Farnhamsburg. In June, 1836, Jonathan Buftum was licensed to keep a tavern in Stephenson. At the same session of the court, a tavern license was also granted to H. Powers & Co., who built the old Rock Island House, which was torn down in 1875, to make room for the present commodious brick structure— the Rock Island House, having been in existence as a hotel for over forty years. In issuing their licenses the county commissioners fixed the prices for all kinds of liquors sold, and the rates of fare both "for man and beast." FIRST MARRIAGES. The first marriage solemnized in the county, so far as the records show, was by John W. Spencer, one of the county commissioners, the parties be- ing James L. Burtis and Angeline Beardsley. The license was issued July 13, 1833, and the marriage ceremony immediately followed. The second license was issued to Benjamin Goble and Barbary Yan- drufi", August 2?}, 1833. Mr. Goble still lives on Vandruft^'s Island. The third was issued April 1, 1834, to Adrian H. Davenport and Har- riet Sibley, Mdio were married the same day by Col, George Davenport, county commissioner. For the first seven years of the county's legal existence, the issue of mairiage licenses stood as follows: In 1833, two; in 1831, three; in 1835, six; in 1836, twenty-one; in 1837, eleven; in 1838, twenty-three, 1839, twenty-eight; in 1810, thirty-three. Kow they average over one for every day in the year, the total number for forty-three years being 9,679, an av- erage of 225 yearly for the period covered. George L. Davenport, Esq., now residing in the city of Davenport, was the first white child born in this section of country. He was born on the island in 1817, and is the eldest son of Col. George Davenport. THE CIRCUIT COURT. On the 2Sth day of April, 1834, being the fourth Monday in said month, Hon. Richard M. Young, to whom had been allotted the Fifth Ju- dicial Circuit of Illinois, appeared at the house of John Barrell, in Rock Island County, and took his seat; whereupon a Circuit Court was held for said county of Rock Island. The following were the officers of the court: Richard M. Young, Judge; Joseph Conway, Clerk; Benjamin F. Pike, Sheriff", and Thomas Ford, State's Attorney. 10 132 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. Tlie Fifth Judicial Circuit then comprised the counties of Cook, La- Salle, Putnam, Peoria, Fulton, Schuyler, Adams, Hancock, McDunouirh, Knox, Warren, Jo Daviess, Mercer, Henry and Rock Island. First Grand Jury. — The first Grand Jury was empanneled in April, 1834, and consisted of the followincr named persons: Joel Wells, Jr., fore- mari; Robert Simnis, William Carr, William T. Brashar, Calvin Spencer, Henry M(;]Veal, James L. Burtis, S. Burtis, Sr., James H. Coleman, John D. Eichy, Martin W. Smith, Charles H. Simpson, Henry Watehtler, Nathan Smith, Roswell H. Spencer, William Thompson, and Eliphalet T. Cook. First Petit Jury. — Appointed at a special term of the County Com- missioners' Court, preparatory to the first session of the Circuit Court: James Thompson, W. Upham, Benjamin Peeler, Pleasant Peeler, John Vanatta, John Yanwinkle, William Porter, John F. Griflin, Joel Wells, Sr., John McMurtry, James Harbell, Thomas Davis, John Neff, Walter Phillips, H. E. W. East, Marmaduke S. Davenport, Baptiste L. Braugh, Phillip Hambaugh, Antoine Gokey, Lambert Luphierre, M. Ferguson, James Cruse, and Messrs. Barton and Wolf. Early Attorneys. — Among the attorneys who practiced in the first courts, we find the names of Tliomas Ford, J. Turney, William Smith, G. W. P. Maxwell, J. M. Strode, Cyrus Walker, and Benjamin Mills. Added to this list in 1835, we find O. H. Browning, of Quincy, and Judge James Grant, of Davenport; and later, the names of Southwick, Reynolds, Philleo, McGee, Eneas, and Hamstead; and later sfill, those of Curtis, R. J. Har- vey, and J udge J. Wilson Drury, who was admitted to the bar here and began practice April 1, 1839. County Official Register. Under this head we give a summary record of tlie principal officers who have serv^ed the county from its organization in 1833 to the present, time. county commissioneks. 1833. — George Davenport, John W. Spencer, George W. Harlan, At the next election the following named were chosen: George Daven- port, John W. Spencer, John Yanatta. May 5, 1836, John S. Miller was elected in the place of John Yanatta, resigned. On the fii'st Monday in August, 1836, the following were elected: John W. Spencer, John S. Miller, Lucius Wells. On the first Monday in August, 1838, the election was as follows: Nathaniel Belcher, Jacob Coleman, Lemuel Andrews. On tlie first Monday in August, 18-10, Adolphus Dunlap was elected in place of Jacob Coleman. On^ the first Monday in August, 1841, John R. Taylor was elected in place of Nathaniel Belcher. HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 133 On tlie first Monday in Aiignst, 1842, George S. Moore was elected in place of Lemuel Andrews. On the first Monday in August, 1843, John Kistler was elected in place of Adolphns Dnnlap. On the first Monday in August, 1844, "William L. Lee was elected in place of John R. Taylor. On the first Monday in August, 1845, Medad W. Wright was elected in place of George S. Moore. On the first Monday in August, 1840, Samuel Sloan was elected in place of John Kistler. On the first Monday in August, 1847, Jacob Starr was elected in place of William L. Lee. On the first Monday in August, 1848, T. C. Temple was elected in place ot M. W. Wright. And that was the end of the County Commis- sioners. PROBATE JUSTICES. Co-existent with the County Commissioner system under the Consti- tution of 1818, were the Probate Justices, who attended to all probate business and the settlement of wills and estates. This office was held by Harmon G. Reynolds from November, 1837 (the earliest record to be found), till September, 1847. H'! was succeeded by Ira O. Wilkinson, who held to December, 1849, when the new constitution took efifect, and established a County Court, composed of a County Judge and two Associates. COUNTY JUDGES AND ASSOCIATES. The Constitution of 1848 provided that in counties not adopting town- sliip organization, the county business should be transacted by a board, consisting of a County Judge and two Associate Justices. These three officers had equal voice in county matters, but the associates had nothing whatever to do in probate business. The first board, elected November 6, 1849, was as follows : John W. Spencer, County Judge ; T. J. Robinson and James Weaverling, Associate Justices. November 6, 1852, William Bailey was elected County Judge, in place of John W. Spencer, resigned. At the election in November, 1853, the following board was elected : John M. Gould, County Judge ; George E. Holmes and John Kistler, Associate Justices. These gentlemen held the office till April, 1859, when the system under which they acted was superceded by township organization. This, however, did not abrogate the county judgeship, which still continues an office under the new constitution for the transaction of probate businesss. COUNTY JUDGES. Judge Gould continued in office till the end of his term, of four years, November, 1857. In November, 1857, Cornelius Lynde was elected and served four years, to November, 1861. In November, 1861, Joseph B. Danforth, Sr., was elected and served four years, to November, 1865. 134 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. In November, 1865, John M. Wilson was elected and served till his death, in the winter of 1871. In April, 1871, S. S. Guver was elected to fill the unexpired term of John M, Wilson, deceased. In November, 1873, S. S. Gnyer was re-elected, and is the present County Judge. BOAKD OF SUPERVISORS. The first Board of Supervisors was organized June 29, 1857. We have not space for the full boards for twenty years, but give the list of chairmen to the present time, as follows : 1866— Charles Atkinson, Moline. 1867— J. L. Perkins, Cordova. 1868 — J. L. Perkins, Cordova. 1869— E. H. Johnson, Port Byron. 1870 — James W. Ballard, Andalusia. 1871 — John Bufi'um, Andalusia. 1872— R M. Grenell, Cordova. 1873-6— K. M. Grenell, Cordova. 1877 — John Buffum, Andalusia. 1857— E. M. Marshall, Rock Island. 1858— D. S. Ilobart, Port Bvron. 1859 -D. S. Hobart, Port Byron. 1860 — T. J. Robinson, Rock Island. 1861 — T. J. Robinson, Rock Island. 1862— S. W. Wheelock, Moline. 1863— S. W. Wheelock, Moline. 1864— J. Q. Wynkoop, Cordova. 1865— B. II. Kimball, Rock Island. COUNTY TREASURERS. Joel Wells, from 1833 to 1836; Patrick Gregg, from 1836 to 1843; Nathaniel Belcher, from 1843 to 1845 ; D. J. Lloyd, appointed May, 1845, vice Belcher, resigned ; Nathaniel Belcher, elected August, 1845, and held to 1847 ; William Bell, from 1847 to 1849 ; William Holloway, from 1849 to 1851 ; A. K. Philleo, from 1851 to 1853 ; Robert T. Shaw, from 1853 to 1857 ; Z. Cook, from 1857 to 1859 ; A. L. Wait, from 1859 to 1865 ; H. F. Thomas, from 1865 to 1869; David O. Reid, from 1869 to 1873; Samuel R. Porter, from 1873 to 1877. COUNTY CLERKS. Joseph Conway, from 1833 to 1843; Samuel Brown, from 1843 to 1844; Wm. Vandever, from 1844 to 1847; Jeremiah Chamberlain, from 1847 to 1849; Joseph Conet, from 1849 to 1853; A. M. Loop, from No- vember, 1853 to 1854 — resigned; J. B. Ilawley, appointed by Couuty Com- missioners, served till January, 1855; elected January, 1855, and served till December, 1865; James M. Beardsley, from December 5, 1865, to December 3, 1873; John Y. Cook, from 1873 to 1877. SUERIFFS. 1833— Benjamin F. Pike. 1835— Michael Bartlett. 1837 — Charles Fames. 1839— Lucius Wells. 1841 — Lemuel Andrews. 1843 — Lemuel Andrews. 1845 — Lemuel Andrews.^ 1847— Samuel S. Guyer, 1849 — Samuel S. Guyer, 1851— T. B. Gorton. 1853— A. F. Swander. 1855— T. B. Gorton. 1857 — E. M. Beardsley. 1859— M. D. Merrill. HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTTY. 135 1861— David Hawes. 1863— C. A. McLaughlin. 1865— M. D. Merrill. 1867— John Peetz. 1869— William Drury. 1871— William Payne. 1873 — ^Augnst Hussing. 1875 — Josiah L. Perkins. 1877— Josiah L. Perkins. COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS. Eliphalet Cook, 1837; Joel Thompson, 1840; Miles W. Conwav, 1841 to 1846; S. L. Brettan, 1846; A. F. Cutler, 1847 to 1850; M. B. Osborn, 1850 to 1853; J. W. Churchill, 1853 to 1854; George W. Pleasant, 1854 to 1857; R W. Grenell, 1857 to 1860; C. M. Hardy, 1860 to 1863; William H. Gest, 1863 to 1869; M. M. Sturgeon, 1869 to 1877. CIRCUIT JUDGES. Puchard M. Young, 1834; Sidney Breese, 1835; Thomas Ford, 1836; Dan. Stone, 1837; Thomas C. Brown, 1841; Benjamin R. Sheldon, 1849; Wm. Kellogg, 1850; Ira O. Wilkinson, 1851; H. M. Wead. May terra, 1853; Ira 0. Wilkinson, November term, 1853, and till 1855; Onslow Peters, 1855; J. Wilson Drury, March and June terms, 1856; Benjamin R. Sheldon, November term, 1856; J. Wilson Drury, 1857; John H. Howe, 1860; Ira O. Wilkinson, 1861; George W. Pleasant, present Judge, 1867. CIRCUIT CLERKS. 1834 — Joseph Conway. 1849— Frazer Wilson. 1857 — Quincy McNeal. 1861- E. H. Bowman 1865— Samuel P. Hodges. 1872— George D. Gould 1876— Levi F. Harson. STATES ATTORNEYS. Thomas Ford, 1834; James Grant, 1835; Edward Southwick, 1837; Shelton S. 'lall, 1840; Wm. Kellogg, acting as States Attorney for Shelton S. Hall, 1841; Shelton S. Hall, 1842; Joseph B. Welb, 1843; Wm. Turner, 1845; Harmon G. Reynolds, iwo tem.^ by appointment, 1850; Henry B, Stillman, 1851; Wm. F. Miller, 1853; George W. Pleasant, ^ro te7n.^ June term, 1S56; Ira O. Wilkinson, pro tern., November term, 1856; John B. Hawley, IS57; Charles C. Wilson, 1865; O. R. Mock, 1868; E. E. Par- menter, 1872 and 1876, present States Attorney. ROCK ISLAND ARMORY AND ARSENAL. The movement for the establishment of a Western Arsenal on Rock Island was begun as early as 1839, in which year it was made the object of a special survey and the subject of a report to the War Department, by Major Bell, of the Ordnance Department, as a feasible and desirable loca- tion. In 1843 its advantages for that purpose were reported to Congress by a Commissioner appointed by the President under the provisions of an act of Congress approved September 9, 1841. At a later date it was also the subject of a recommendation to the Government for the same public use. l36 HISTOKT OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. It was not until the summer of 1861 tliat the initial step was taken by the citizens of Eock Island looking to the accomplishment of this object. On the first clay of July, of that year, a petition addressed to the Senators and representatives in Congress was drawn up by the following committee of the citizens of Rock Island, viz.: N. B. Buford, J. Wilson Drury, Ira O. "Wilkinson, Ben. Harper, Reuben Hatch, George Mixter, J. B. Danforth, Jr., and P. L. Cable, asking Congress to establish a National Armory and Arsenal on Rock Island, and setting forth the special advantages of the site for such an establishment. By the action of these gentlemen another committee of leading citizens of the three cities. Rock Island, Moline and Davenport, was appointed, con- sisting of the following named persons: Ira O. Wilkinson, N. B. Buford, H. C. Connelly, J. Wilson Drury and Bailey Davenjjort, of Rock Island; W. H. F. Gurley, George L. Davenport and G. M. French, of Davenport; and C. Atkinson and P. R. Reed, of Moline. These gentlemen memorialized Congress in an ably prepared pamphlet, with a map of this locality, upon the claims and advantages of Rock Island as the site for the proposed West- ern Arsenal and Armory. This memorial sets forth that a new Armory and Arsenal, for the man- ufacture, safe keeping and distribution of arms and munitions of war, are of pressing national necessity, demanded alike by the present wants and future requirements of the government, and that the preponderating growth of the Northwest, as well as the absence of any such establishment within its limits, indicate that such an Armory should be located upon the upper Mis- sissippi. Coming directly to the claims of Rock Island, the memorialists say: " Believing that Rock Island, in the State of Illinois, in the centrality and safety of its geographical position, the facilities it affords for transporta- tion to and from other parts of the country, the cheapness and abundance of its motive power and the materials used in the manufacture of arms, in the supply and cheapness of labor and food, in the healthfulness, spacious- ness and general eligibility of the site, and the possession and ownership thereof by the government free of cost or expense — enjoys advantages equal, if not superior, to those possessed by any other place in the Northwest for the location of such an establishment — your memorialists would respectfully ask your attention to a brief notice of these advantages." The advantages are set forth in the ten or twelve pages which follow with great force and cogency of argument. In this document we find a report of the action of the Iowa Legislature and of the authorities of Illinois on the subject, and a certificate of the government agent in charge of the Island. JOINT RESOLUTIONS OF THE IOWA LEGISLATURE. "^e it Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of loioa, That the Senators in Congress from this State be requested to use their utmost exertions to procure the establishment, at the earliest possible time, by the government of the United States, of an Arsenal and Armory, for the distribution of arms to the States of the Northwest, on the island of Rock Island, in the State of Illinois. '-'-Resolved^ That the Secretary of State be requested to forward to each of the Senators and Representatives in C^ongress a copy of these reso- lutions." Approved March 24, 1861. HISTORY OF EOCK ISLA^TD COUNTY. 13T No session of the Legislature of Illinois had been held immediately prior to this action, but Governor Yates and the other State officers, both civil and military, addressed a letter to the Secretary of "War, urging the location of the Armory upon Kock Island. CERTIFICATE FROM THE GOVERNMENT AGENT. '' I, T. J. Pickett, Government Agent for the island of Rock Island, hereby certify that the lands owned by the government on said island are free from the claims of squatters, and that the only occupants thereon are eight in number, who hold leases under and acknowledge themselves tenants of said government, in which lease it is specifically agreed that the lessors are to vacate the premises in thirty days from the date of receiving notice requiring them to leave. T. J. Pickett. "Kock Island, III, Oct. 25, 1861. Government Agent." Copies of the al)ove memorial were freely distributed among the mem- bers of Congress and laid on the desk of every Senator and Representative. An act of Congress providing for the Arsenal and Armory, and making an appropriation of $100,000, was passed July 1 L, 1862. In May of the fol- lowing year a commission, composed of Major F. D. Callande]*, Major C. P. Kingsbury and Captain F. J. Treadwell, was sent by the Ordnance Department to locate the proposed Arsenal building on Rock Island. Sites also for magazines on the island were recommended by the commission. The report was adopted, and Major Kingsbury was ordered to take charge of the work of construction. He arrived in August, 1863, and on the 3d day of September broke ground for the government building at the lower end of the island. From an article prepared by Captain L. M. Haverstick, and published in the Chicago Inter-Ocean^ we (piote the following, with a few changes adapting it to our purpose: " An arsenal merely ' for the storage and repair of arms ' was not what the Ordnance Department contemplated, nor what the country needed at Rock Island. Therefore in August, 1865, General T. J. Rodman was assigned to the command of the island, with instructions to prepare plans for an armory and arsenal combined, where small arms and other munitions of war could be manufactured, as well as repaired and stored. The great scientific kno\Yledge and long experience of General Rodman peculiarly fitted him for this work, and the result w^as an elaborate plan, equal to the wants and interests of the country." GENERAL RODMAm's PLANS were submitted to Congress during the session of 1865, and approved. An a])propriation was made to begin work on the new buildings; and from that time forward steady progress has been made towards their completion. A portion of the island had been sold under a special act of Congress. The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company had located their track across the island and built upon its banks the abutments for their bridges. When the government decided to utilize the island for a perma- nent and extensive manufacturing depot, it was found necessary to buy out the interests of the private parties and of the railroad company. A com- 138 HISTOEY OF EOCK ISLAISTD COUNTY. mission, consisting of General J. M. Scofield, Selden. M. Chnrcli and Jas. Barnes, was appointed to appraise the lands on the island owned by individ- uals. An act of Congress approved Jnne 27, 1866, appropriated the money necessary to buy out their claims, authorized the relocation of the railroad bridge, and provided for compensating the railroad company for changing its route across the island. The same act made an appropriation to begin work on the development of the water-power. Under this and subsequent acts the government united with the railroad company in the erection of the magniiicent iron bridge which now spans the main channel of the river, sharing in the expense and securing a free wagon way in addition to the railroad tracks. Thus the dangers and obstructions incident to a railroad passing over the body of the island were removed, the government and the public secured safe and ready passage between the island and the Iowa shore, and by the relocation and widening of the draw, the interests of navi- gation on the river were greatly subserved. The island is connected with the Illinois shore by two iron wagon bridges — one at Moline and the other at the city of Ilock Island, The railroad company has an independent iron bridge across the Illinois channel. These bridges are all of superior strength and material, and make the island readily accessible from both sides of the river. THE PLAN OF THE ORDNANCE DEPAKTMENT Contemplates the erection of five armory and five arsenal workshops, uni- form in size and dimensions, and each with a corresponding store-house attached for receiving and issuing the manufactured work, separate build- ings for filling cartridges and shells, and the necessary magazines for storing powder and ammunition; also ofiicers' quarters, soldiers' barracks, hospitals, office, and other buildings common to a military post. The plan includes an ample reservoir fur the supply of water, a thorough system of sewerage, and the construction of roads and avenues for utilizing and beautifying the island. The shops will be run by water power, though the buildings and machinery will be so constructed that steam power may be readily attached in case of necessity. The shops will each have a front of 110 feet; depth, 300 feet; with a court opening from the rear 90 feet wide and 210 feet deep. This court serves the double purpose of light and ventilation, as well as for the location of boiler-rooms and smoke-stacks, should steam power be introduced. Excepting the foundry and forging shops, each of these build- ings will have two main stories, with high basement and attic. Of ten pro- posed worksh(>])s, six are either completed or in course of construction. Two are fitted with machinery, ai^d are used for preparing the wood and iron work for the remaining shops and in the manufacture of the machinery required for them. These buildings are of tlie most durable and substan- tial character. The walls are of heavy Joliet rock, roughly dressed; the supporting columns are of iron and stone; the joist, rafters and stairways of iron; the roof of slate; spouts and gutters of copper; and the ceilings are formed of successive arches of brick resting on the rim of the iron joists. Thus, neither noise nor fire can be communicated from one floor to another. Nothing has been wasted in useless ornament— nothing has been spared that would add to durability and strength, four sets of permanent officers' quarters; a sold There are also completed iers' barracks, with ample HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 139 accommodations for 180 men; a post building, comprising rooms for the quartermaster and commissary departments, guard liouse and steam lire engine, and a powder magazine 36 by 80 feet. AFTER THE WAR Immense quantities of ordnance stores, botli such as had been intended for our own armies and such as had been captured from the rebels, were shipped to Rock Island for storage. Much of the confused mass was found unser- viceable, and was from time to time sold at public auction. It was mostly purchased by second-hand dealers and by iron founders, though it is said that some of the cannon bought by private parties were afterwards sold to South American countries where the art of war has not reached so high a degree of development as with us. At present two-thirds of the United States army is supplied with ordnance stores from this arsenal, requiring frequent and heavy shipments both to and from Rock Island. WHAT REMAINS TO BE DONE. According to the plan of the department there yet remains to be con- structed four of the ten worksliops, a hospital, an office building, such store- houses as may be needed, and a series of laboratories or " hlling rooms," where the powder is put into the cartridges and shells. It is designed to construct these laboratories of light iron frames, to which wooden sides and roofs will be lightly attaclied, so as to offer little resistance in case of explo- sion, and thus lessen alike the possible damage and danger. The slightest shock would knock them to pieces and give the exploding powder easy vent. An idea may be formed of the completed establishment when it is stated that the ten workshops will have an area of thirty-six acres of shop floor; that it will require 2,000 horse-power to run all the machinery; that it will require from 7,000 to 10,000 employees to run the shops to their full capacity; that the five armory buildings can turn out 3,000 breech-loading rifles per day, and the Ave arsenal buildings a corresponding amount of am- munition, and the various infantry, cavalry and artillery equipments. COST OF THE WORKS. Buildings such as these, are necessarily costly; but no observant person can visit the island without being impressed with the strict economy that pervades every branch of the works. Tlie first study of the officers in charge is to do the work right; the next is to do it economically. The wooden buildings erected on the island in 1863, were torn down and con- verted into temporary shops, in which was done much of the iron work and all of the wood work, such as doors, sash, frames, floors, etc., used in the erection of the permanent shops, barracks and officers' quarters. The ma- chinery was subsequently removed from the old shops to the new, and such additions made to it as will enable the commandant to do still more of the future work by his mechanics, and at a material saviiig to the government. Not only this, but he designs making a considerable portion of the ma- chinery required to equip the remaining shops, having demonstrated that he can do so at less cost than to buy from private manufacturers. In the 140 mSTOEY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. meaiitiine he is training up a force of skilled mechanics whose experience may prove serviceable to the government in case an emergency should sud- denly call the same machinery into active service, UTILIZING REFUSE AMMUNITION. Yast piles of unserviceable and obsolete ammunition have been sent to the island; shot and shell of every possible calibre and of every imaginable and unimaginable style of construction — shrapnel, grape, canister, and fracjments of broken cannon. These are being; recast in the arsenal foun- dry, and by a small addition of new metal are made to do duty in the iron columns and stairways of the new buildings, and even in the water and sewer pipes beneath them. The brass and copper bands and plugs found on the old shells are first carefully removed. These pass into the bronze door- knobs, sash-pullej^s, and various other articles of practical and peaceful utility. The old gun carriages are new drays, carts, and stone wagons, la- boring to build up, not to batter down and destroy. THE MANY ADVANTAGES OF ROCK ISLAND, As the site of the future great armory and arsenal of the nation are so ap- parent to one familiar with the spot that it seems like telling an old story to recount them. The beauty and healthfulness of the location, its accessi- bility from all quarters, both by rail and river, and the consequent facility for shipping to and from either the raw material or its products, the vast water-power at its side, the rich coal fields at hand to furnish fuel for steam, the large body of skilled workmen in the vicinity, trained in our various private manufacturing concerns, of which the government can avail itself in an emergency, the cheapness of labor and the cheapness of building ma- terials at this point — these are only a few of the many advantages which suggest themselves. Nor is it an improbable supposition that the progress of iron manufacture in the West will, in the course of a few years, establish smelting furnaces and rolling mills at convenient points, where the splendid ores of Missouri and Lake Superior will be converted into merchantable iron as cheaply as it is now done in the iron regions of Pennsylvania. PERSONAL. It is due to the memory of the late Gen. T. J. Rodman to say that the chief credit for originating the plans of the government establishment on Rock Island, belongs to him, and that in all his efforts to push the great work, he was supported by the late Gen. Dyer, then chief of the Ordnance De]>artment. The arduous labors, both mental and physical, which the task devolved on liim, undoubtedly hastened Gen. Rodman's death. He lived to see his great work well under way — a work which is a grander monu- ment than the plain but impressive shaft which marks his tomb on the island. Col. D. W. Flagler, the present commandant, likewise had a difficult task before him in assuming General Rodman's place. He had to familiar- ize himself with the plans and details of the work, change and modify where HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 141 an advantage conld be gained, and cany it forward in the face of a growing national stringencj^ in finance, and liarassed by congressional legislation on the labor question and other topics affecting the progress of the work. GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS. The following are the appropriations which have been made for the va- rious departments of the government works on the island from the com- mencement to the present: 1862, $100,000; 1866, |493,600; 1S67, $886,500; 1868, $380,000; 1869, $1,000,000; 1870, $660,000; 1871, $688,000; 1872, $752,000; 1873, $551,100; 1874, $100,1 50; 1875, $309,500; 1877, $136,000; 1878, $155,000 — making a grand total of $6,614,850. This amount has been expended in the following sums, for the purposes named: Arsenal, $1,286,500; payment of claims for land, $293,600; development of water- power, $695,400; store-houses and barracks, $222,500; Rock Island bridge, $1,136,400; repairs and improvements, $353,000; workshops, $1,885,350; avenues and streets, $38,000; repairing quarters, $5,000; purchasing and laying pipe, $21,850; subaltern officers' quarters, $78,760; machinery, tools and new shops, $192,500; Moline bridge, $100,000; powder magazine, $15,000. These appropriations and the specific objects to which tliey have been applied are given as reported hy the War Department, except those of the two last years— $136,000 for 1877, and $155,000 for 1878— the specific objects of which are not mentioned. ROCK ISLAND MILITARY PRISON. By order of the War Department, in July, 1863, Rock Island was made a military prison for the confinement of Confederate prisoners. During the same month Capt. Charles A. Reynolds, Assistant Quartermaster United States Army, arrived, and commenced building a prison and barracks. The first soldiers for guard duty arrived November 3, 1863. Lieut.-Col. Schaftner arrived on the 19th of November, and took command. On the 22d Col. Richard Henry Rush arrived and took command of the post, and Col. A. J. Johnson was appointed in charge of the prisoners. The first installment of prisoners, taken at the battle of Lookout Mountain, arrived Irom Chat- tanooga Dec. 3, 1863, and from that time till the close of the war a large number of prisoners were kept under a strong guard upon the island. The whole number of prisoners confined here was 12,215; the number of deaths was 1,960. About 500 died of small-pox, a great many of scurvy, and others ot various diseases, chiefly pneumonia. They were put into rough boxes and buried in trenches. The corner-posts of the cemetery where their ashes repose, are composed of cannon taken from the Confederates, planted with their muzzles in the ground, and, of late, strung around with chains, forming the enclosure. Within this enclosure sleep nearly 2,000 Confederate dead. At a few of the graves friends of the deceased have erected plain headstones, and placed on them a few simple and touching inscriptions. , Who cannot feel, while standing in the presence of these graves of 2,000 misguided men— enemies once, perhaps, but enemies no longer — the full force of the lollowing words: 142 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. "The reconciling' grave Swallows distinction first, which made us foes. Here lurks no treason, here no envy swells. Here grow no damned grudges, here no storms, No noise, but silence and eternal sleep." POST CEMETERY. There is also near tlie head of the island a Union soldiers' cemetery, where 310 graves are enclosed by a neat iron fence. This was, till recently, one of the national cemeteries, but has been clianged to the Post Cemetery, and will hereafter be used only as a burial place for those who die in the government service at the Arsenal and Armory. CITY OF KOCK ISLAND. The city of Rock Island is a well laid-out and substantially built town .containing a population of about 12,000. It is situated on the Illinois side of the Mississippi Kiver, at the foot of the Upper Rapids, and just below the western extremity of the island of Rock Island, from which it derives its name. The situation of the city is one of the most beautiful that can well be imagined. The bluffs on the Iowa side approach the shore, so that the city of Davenport lies chiefly on the hillsides and over their summits; on the Rock Island side they recede to the distance of more than a mile, leaving a broad and beautiful plain upon which the city is built. This plain is sufhciently elevated to afford a dry and healthy location, and is bounded by the river in front, forming a graceful curve southward at the lower end of the city, and in the rear of the distant hills which form a charming background to the city plat. On this plain the space is amply sufficient for a city of a hundred thousand inhabitants. From almost any point of observation in this vicinity the views are very fine. They combine a land- scape of mingled art and nature; the cities of Rock Island, Davenport and Moline, with their tall spires and smoking factories; the island of Rock Island in the broad, briglit channel. of the Mississippi, and connected with both shores by its magnificent iron bridges. Looking up the river towards the Island, the bridges, with their piers and spans, are seen sti'etching across a space of three-(j[uarters of a mile, at the point formerly occupied by old Fort Armstrong, while in the distance rises the tall smoke-stack of the Government Works, the Arsenal and Armory, almost hidden in the trees which in this part of the Island have been preserved, and the grounds converted into a beautiful sylvan park. Over this property of the Govern- ment, seen not near enough to discern distinctly its stars and stripes, floats the symbol of the national authority, the United States Hag. The Island, the Arsenal works and grounds, and the wonderful improve- ments of the water power, constitute the chief points of attraction to visit- ors at Rock Island. EARLY HISTORY. FARNHAMSBURG AND STEPHENSON. The city of Rock Island was preceded by the town of Farnhamsburg, the first settlement on this side of the river within the present city limits. HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 143 Here the first house was built by Col. Davenport and Kussell Farnham, partners in the Indian trade, in 1826. It stood near the landing from old Fort Armstrong, in the vicinity of the present depot of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, and was a noted place in the early history of Rock Island County. Here the County government was formed, the first elections held, and the first post office established; it was the seat of the Circuit and County Courts from 1833 to 1835. This original seat of justice of the County was superseded by the town of Stephenson, a village laid out in what is now the lower part of the city of Rock Island, in 1835. It was laid out by the Commissioners authorized by the Legislature to establish the seat of justice for Rock Island County, and contained the present county grounds, with a portion of the present county buildings. Here are still standing many of the earlier buildings erected by the pioneers, and here were inaugurated many of the first insti- tutions of Rock Island. Stephenson was the cradle of Rock Island, the nursery of much of that intellectual and social life which has since expanded into the larger and intenser life of the city. The founder of the first news- paper here, in 1839, thus speaks of the old town of Stephenson, as it appeared to him in 1810: "The inhabitants of the town and its environs could not be surpassed, if equaled, by any city in the West, for men of intelligence — courteous and kind in everything. Our judiciary consisted of Judge Stone, who was very soon superseded by Judge Brown ; our bar con- sisted of Joseph Knox, Joseph B. Wells, J. Wilson Drury and H. G. Rey- nolds; the clerk of the Court was an old bachelor, Joseph Conway, brother of Miles Conway, who, with a Mr. Cooper, composed the magistracy of the village; while our medical department was represented by Dr. Gregg alone, a man eminent in his profession. "There were three stores in the place, kept by John Meller, Lemuel Andrews, and a Mr. Kauffman. Two more came afterwards, viz., Mr. Bond and Mr. Moore. There was one tinning establishment, Lee & Chamber- lain's; one saddler's shop, J. M. Frizzell's; one cabinet maker's and one gunsmith's shop; three taverns, Mr. Bently's, on the river bank; Bufi'une's, back of the Court House square; and the Rock Island House, on Main street, kept by A. Yancourt & Brothers. This was the leading hotel at that day. There was one restaurant, and one other, called a saloon for the want of a more appropriate name. One minister of the gospel — Presby- terian — Rev. Mr. Stewart, preached in a little school-house back of Dr. Gregg's residence on Main street — our only church, lyceum and town hall. .... Tiie Powers family. Guernseys and old Mr. Vandrufi", who lived on the island in Rock River, and kept a ferry at the Rapids, and something for the "inner man," were among the first settlers of Rock Island. There were but few places of any note above Quincy, 111. Where Keokuk now stands, there was a trading post kept by a half-breed, who sold liquor to the Sac and Fox Indians, and engaged in towing barges over the Rapids with horses, to Fort Montrose. At the east side of the Mississippi, at the head of the Rapids, at a place then called "Commerce," was situated a stone warehouse where passing steamers discharged freight for the surrounding country. The Mormons had a short time previous been driven out of Missouri, and they encamped on the west bank of the river, awaiting trans- portation to the Illinois side to build the city of Nauvoo, and their wagons and equipage presented the appearance of an army encamped. The town of Burlington, Iowa, had but few houses. . . . Bloomington, now Musca- 144 HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. tine, contained about six houses, and had the appearance of being a very sickly place, if I could judge from the looks of the citizens who came aboard the steamer."" This has reference to the summer of 1838, when the writer, Mr. Henry C. McGrew, came up the river. In all the distance described, from Quincy to the lead mines at Galena, Stephenson was then the most noted steamboat landing. Here, for many years, travelers from the " Sangamon Conntry " and Fort Clark, reached the river on their way to Galena, and tlie mineral regions north. TOWN OF KOCK ISLAND. The Town of Kock Island came into being as a new edition of Steph- enson, enlarged and revised by an Act of the Legislature, passed in March, 1841. This Act changed the name to Rock Island, and incorporated the latter as a town under a board of nine trustees. The trustees of the old village held over till the next annual election in September, but a special election was held on the first Monday in April for four other trustees, who, together with the five old trustees, constituted the new board. The addi- tional trustees elected were : John Buford, George W. Lynde, Lemuel Andrews, and James M. Bellows. The boundaries of the town, as defined by this act, were made to in- clude "all that portion of land contained within the limits of the plat of the town of Stephenson, and all the additions thereto, as of record in the Recorder's Oftice, in the County of Rock Island." By consulting the re- cords, we find that the following additions had been made : Thompson & AVells' Addition, April 5, 1836; Spencer & Case's Addition, May 17, 1836; and Jones, Gurnsey & Beardsley's, known as the Chicago or Lower Addi- tion, October 22, 1836. About seventy additions have since been made to the city, extending its limits to something like four S(j^uare miles, viz : a mile and a quarter in average width, by about three and a half miJes in length. Its eastern boundary coincides with the western corporate limits of the City of Moline, and thus the two cities join each other, and are con- nected by a street railway, as well as by the regular passenger trains on the railroads. THE CITY GOVERNMENT. The City Government of Rock Island was organized under a new Char- ter, in 1849, and the following is a complete list of the Mayors from that date to the present : 1849, Benjamin F. Barrett (Whig); 1850, Joshua H. Hatch (Whig); 1851, P. A. Wliitaker (Dem.); 1852 and '53, William Friz- zell(Dem.); 1854, Ben. Harper (Whig); 1855, Benjamin F. Barrett (Whig); 1856, William Bailey (Whig); 1857. Patrick Gregg (Dem.); 1858 and '59, Thomas J. Buford (Dem.); 1860, Calvin Trusdale (Rep.); 1861, '62, '63, '64 and '65, Bailey Davenport (Dem.); 1866, Calvin Trusdale (Rep.); 1867, William Eg-gleston (Dem.), resigned August 5; 1867, B. H. Kimball (Dem.) to fill vacancv; 1868, Thomas Murdock (Rep.); 1869, James M. Buford (Dem.); 1870, Porter Skinner (Dem.); 1871, Elijah Charter (Rep.); 1872, Thomas Murdock (Re]).); 1873, Bailey Davenport (Dem.); 1874, Thomas Gait (Rep.); 1875, Bailey Davenport (Dem.); 1876, '77 and '78, William P. Butler (Rep.). 1-15 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. GROWTH AND BUSINESS OF THE CITY. Rock Island is an active growing city. For many years her progress has been steady and substantial. Within her limits are located the works of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, the Peoria and Rock Island, the Rocktbrd, Rock Island and St, Louis, and the Western Union Railroads. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Compan}^ have a large round house and machine works liei-e, which have brought to the city a large force of operatives. The following will convey some idea of the general business of the place: one woolen mill, two implement factories, two flouring and two saw mills, four steam planing mills, two machine works, one stove manufacturing company, four carriage and wagon factories, two iron works and foundries, one glass factory, one establishment for making glue, eleven hardware firms, ten meat markets, one large brewer3% eleven merchant tail- or's stores, fifteen boot and shoe dealers, nine dry goods, twenty-one grocery stores, six drug stores, ten hotels, three daily, weekly and serai-weekly newspapers, nine law firms, ten physicians, and seventeen churches. These and other branches of business are constantly increasing, and new enterprises being added. Within the past few years some very fine and substantial business blocks have been erected, and two fine hotel build- ings — the Harper and Rock Island Houses. These furnish accommodations for the traveling public unsurpassed in any western city. From a report made in 1874, it appears that over one hundred buildings had been erected the year previous; among the more prominent of these may be mentioned the Star Block, a new planing mill, wagon factory, and a score or more residences worth from $5,000 to $10,000 each. ROCK ISLAND MANUFACTURES. The manufacturing industries of Rock Island are doing as well as those of any other city, under the reign of the hard times, from which the country seems to be emerging. Though these are not as numerous, in proportion to her population, as those of her near neighbor, Moline, still they make a very handsome showing, and their products ha\-e made the name of Rock Island familiar in many a household and on many a farm in the far West, as well as on this side the river. PLOW WORKS. The Rock Island Plow Works of B. D. Buford & Co. is one of the leading indusrrial establishments of the city. The manufacture of plows at this place by B. D. Buford & Co. was commenced as long ago as 1855, though on a very modest scale as compared with the present large and flourishing establishment. The popularity of the plows tnrned out by this company demanded a constantly increasing production, and a corresponding increase of capital, and in 1871 the Rock Island Plow Works were incor- porated as a joint stock company. The buildings of the company now cover three full blocks, and are furnished with all the latest improved machinery, and all the appliances for the successful prosecution of the business. A monster steam-engine of 250 horse-power furnishes the motive power that drives ah the machinery in this great establishment. Over 300 hands are constantly employed, who, with all the modern labor-saving machinery, are 146 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUKTY. etiabled to tarn out an iuimense number of implements. Over iifty differ- ent styles of steel plows are manufactured, besides cultivators, harrows, road scrap3rs, etc. Am<»n:^ the plows turned out we may mention the "Buford Old Ground Plow," with iron and wood beams, with steel blocks instead of cast-iron, and being made of patent cast-steel are evenly and perfectly hardened on the face, and. the large sizes have the adjustable three horse clevis ; about thirty varieties are made with slip shares, which are in duplicate and interchangeable. They also turn out numbers of sulky and gang plows. The ''Browne" iron sulky plow, which, with the new and im- portant improvements for 1877, is said to be superior to anything in its line. It is made entirely of iron and steel, is durable, easily managed by one lever, and in a moment is set to plow any depth. Among the cultiva- tors is the well known Black Hawk Cultivator, made entirely of wrought- iron and steel, with open tongue and either high or low hitch. The Defi- ance is a single tongue low hitch cultivator, similar in construction to the Black Hawk, both being combined riding and walking cultivators. They also manufacture a tongueless cultivator which has many admirers. Their Gang Plow for four horses does good work, as well in quality as in quantity. LUMBEK MILLS. The lumber manufacture is a leading industry of Rock Island, and boasts at least one of the most extensive lumber mills on the river, that of Messrs. Weyerhauser & Denkman. This mill was established on a small capital in 1859, and has grown to its present proportions mainly through the enterprise and energy of its proprietors. The capital invested at the present time is about $250,000, and 220 hands are employed. The mill is 200 X 80 feet in size, and two stories high, and in addition to the saw-mill contains latli and shingle mills. The ca])acity of the saw-mill is 11(»,000 feet of lumber per day, which would give for last year's product about 24,000,000 feet of pine' lumber, 2,500,000 shingles, and 3,000,000 lath. The value of the productions for 1876 amounted to about $250,000. Lumber, lath and shingles are shipped to Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Texas on the west and south-west, and to Illinois on the east and south-east. Preparations have been made for a large and active demand for the coming season. Keator & Go's saw-mill was established in 1870. The mill is a two-story building 160 x 50 feet in size ; runs double and single circular saws ; one gang of saws; one edger, planers and moulders. Capital invested, $100,000; employs 100 men, and turns out 11,(»00,()00 feet of lumber per annum. J. R. Warner, planing mill and tiour mill; commenced the business in 1874. The flouring mill is a fine four-story building 66 x 33 feet in size; is well appointed; has three run of stones, and is worked to the full capacity all the time. Both mills are driven by one powerful steam engine. The planing mill, and sash, door and blind factory, 95x74 feet, is one of the best arranged and equipped mills west of Chicago. It is fitted with all the best approved machinery for the manufacture of sash, doors and blinds, and for planing and dressing lumber. The building is heated throughout with steam, and is especiall}' protected against fire, being connected with the Holly Water Works, and supplied with hose that can be turned upon any portion of the building, at a moment's notice. Some 25 hands are era- ployed on full time. / KV EX-MAYOR OF MOLINE HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 149 SAW WORKS. The Rock Island Saw Works, David Donaldson, proprietor, were es- tablished in 185T, and have p^rown into very fair proportions. The capital invested is about $25,000. Ten hands are employed, with an annual pro- duction of about f$35,000. Mr. Donaldson has a well arranged shop 100x50 feet in size, equipped with all the necessary machinery and tools for his business; is a practical saw-maker himself, and superintends and inspects all his work before shipment. He manufactures all kinds of mill saws; also makes a specialty of the manufacture of Star Rockers (meat cutters) and Western Star Stuffers, used by butchers. This establishment has done a very satisfactory business during the past year, and the prospects for the coming year are very flattering. GLASS WORKS. The Rock Island Glass Company was incorporated in 1870, with a capital stock of $100,000. The officers are: W. P. Butler, President; P. L. Mitchell, Treasurer; II. L. Mitchell, Secretary. These works occupy about two and a half acres of ground, and are in all respects first class in their appointment and equipment. They give employment to about 150 hands, with an annual production of 75,000 boxes of window glass, 50 feet to the box, amounting in value to $180,000. They make a specialty of Gen. Pleasonton's blue glass for sanitary purposes; also glass shades. STOVE WORKS. The Rock Island Stove Company is doing a large business in the manufacture of cooking and heating stoves, of which they make some thirty different styles and varieties. They also make a specialty of the manufac- ture of hollow ware, which being thoroughly polished, is very popular with housekeepers. No portion of the West combines so many advantages for manufictur- ing as this locality, including Rock Island, Moline and Milan, which are essentially one in this great interest. It is no exaggeration to say that the manufactures of no part of the country, East or West, have been so pros- perous during the depression of business which has prevailed since the panic of 1873, as those of this locality. The following from the Davenport Gazette of May 2, 1877, may be relied upon as stating the truth on this subject: THE SOLID TRUTH. The Argus, of Monday evening, in writing editorially of home trade speaks the solid truth in these words: " That our home manufacturers are not well patronized is not true. The plow shops are running full handed night and day and cannot fill all orders. The reason is obvious; they make the best goods in the world and sell them the cheapest, and are making money. So of our wagon and car- riage factories. So of the large soap works of Warnock & Ralston, and the same of every manufacturing enterprise in this city, Moline and Milan. No failures take place among our merchants. If some of their trade goes to Davenport there must be some good reason for it." u 150 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUKTY. But in speaking of the solid truth the Argiis does not go as far as it might. There are institutions in Rock Island to which even Davenport points with pride, institutions which Davenport patronizes, despite any counter attractions at home. Only yesterday the writer heard one of the oldest residents of Davenport, a citizen whose interests are in that city, say this: "The Harper House is a better advertisement for Kock Island than three times the monev it cost invested in an}' other business in that city." It is. But Rock Island has other institutions which command even the patronage of Davenport. The idea of buying at home, because it is home, is an hackneyed, exploded notion. A man has the same right to buy where he pleases that he has to vote for whom he chooses. If Milan makes better flour than Davenport, or Moline better paper and malleable iron than can be bought elsewhere, Davenport will buy of them, and Davenport does daily buy largely of Rock Island, Moline and Milan. AVe think it is true that more money is spent by Davenport parties on this side than Davenport re- ceives from this side. So far as the Gazette is concerned this statement is susceptible of proof Conipetition is free; competition is close. The one who sells the best article cheapest wall and ought to get the lion's share of patronage. The one fact which speaks volumes for the prosperity of the manufac- turing interests here is, that while factories have been suspended all over the country and thousands of men thrown out of employment, the factories liere have not only been kept running, but most of the leading firms have been improving and enlarging their business by adding new buildings and machinery at an outlaj^ of from $25,000 to $75,000, and in some instances $100,000 per year. ADVANTAGES FOR MANUFACTURING. The city of Rock Island can well afford more manufactures, for she possesses the advantages for them in an unusual degree in her cheap and abundant food and fuel, her easy access to the raw material and her unsur- passed facilities lor transportation. By the Mississippi River and its nav- igable tributaries she has the option of over twelve thousand miles of in- land navigation, and shipments can be made direct and without break of bulk to and into fifteen States and three Territories. The arrivals and departures of steamers at this point have, in spite of many adverse circum- stances calculated to retard the river business, reached the high figure of twelve hundred per annum. If they should, as in the future they will, swell to twelve thousand, the navigation would not be overburdened, nor the capacity of the river inconveniently affected. The obstruction of the river at this point by ice is several weeks less than above the rapids and some two months less than in Lake Michigan at Chicago, Add to this the artificial advantages for transportation furnished by the railroads centering here: — the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, the great direct artery across the continent, connecting both the east and west sides of the Mississippi by its magnificent iron bridge across the foot of Rock Island; the Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis Road, running through a rich agricultural and coal country, from the upper Rock River valley, across neai-ly all the great eastern and western lines of railroad, on its way to its southern terminus at the city of St. Louis; the Peoria & HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 151 Rock Island Railroad, connecting the rich valley of the Illinois and its chief comaiercial city with the Mississippi and the Government Works at this point; and the Western Union Road, connecting Rock Island and the AVest generally with Lake Micliigan at Racine and Milwaukee. The Rock Island & Mercer County Raih-oad, and several important branch roads, constructed for the special purpose of developing the coal interest of this region, must be included in this system of Rock Island roads. These are all connected by the bridge at this point with the Iowa system, thus bring- ing Rock Island and its neighboring cities into direct communication with the extensive network of roads which cover the ISorthwest, and are yearly throwing out branches and extending their business into new fields. Alth(jugh the city of Rock Island is not directly connected with an im- mense water power, like Moline and the Government Works on the Island, steam power may be made available at this point with greater convenience and at less expense than at any other place in the West. The supply of coal is of the best quality and inexhaustible. The great coal fields of Illi- nois and Iowa extend to within a few miles of the city, and from which two species of coal are obtained, the cannel and the bituminous, the latter of a very superior quality for manufacturing purposes. The deposits are in the river bluffs of this vicinity, in veins varying from three and a half to five and a half feet in thickness. The present draft upon the mines opened is nearly 300,000 tons per annum, and railroad tracks 'connect the city with the principal mines. (See article Coal Measures in the Geological part of this work.) Lumber and wood used for building and manufacturing materials are to be had in great abundance in the vicinity of Rock Island. The wood lands of this section occupy about one-sixth of the entire surface, consist- ing of the different varieties of oak, black and white walnut, yellow poplar, wild cherry, maple, linden, yellow birch, dogv\'Ood, etc. Llard wood lum- ber is obtained for about the same prices paid for pine lumber. The latter is supplied here in great abundance, the Upper Mississippi floating down by rafts all the varieties of timber indigenous to that vast region. From 80,000,000 to 100,000,000 of pine timber and lumber are annually brought here and pass this point on the river for market. Iron of superior quality is found in inexhaustible quantities in conve- nient proximity to Rock Island, and attainable at reasonal)]e rates. The Iron Mountain and Pilot Knob region in Missouri, on the one hand, and the mines of Lake Superior, on the other, abound in the choicest of ores, which are shown by the severest tests to be superior to any other on the continent, and fully equal in tenacity and maleability to the best Russian and Swedish iron.* From both these regions the facilities for transporta- tion, both by river and rail, are, as already stated, cheap, certain and con- venient. Copper, lead, limestone, building stone, sand, fire clay and brick clay, are also found in inexhaustible quantities and conveniently accessible to this city. And all these give Rock Island superior advantages as a man- nfacturing point. Already she has made a good start in this direction, but her resources have only begun to be developed. The time is not far distant when the attention of capitalists both in the Eastern States and in Europe will be di- rected to this locality as the place favorable above most others in the great 152 HISTOKY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. Yalley of the Mississippi for the investment of large sums of money in manufacturing interests of various kinds. Speaking of the tliree cities — Rock Island, Davenport and Moline — a recent report says: "There is an average for each of the towns of two or three iron and brass foundries and engine shops, which supply machinery of every conceivable kind. Besides these there are three plow factories whose capacity is as great as any similar establishments west of tlie Alle- ghenies. We have boat yards and docks for building and repairing steam- boats and other vessels. There is also a proportionate number of saw, file, wire, nut, and a general variety of cutlery factories; wagon, carriage, and all other factories' for working in wood; tanneries, harness, and all other kinds of workers in leather; manufactories of agricultural implements of every description: in short, we have skilful artisans and places for making every conceivable article usually manufactured in large cities." I THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The citizens of Rock Island at an early day evinced great interest in education. Through an united effort a law was enacted and a charter ob- tained for the establishment of the present school system as early as Feb- ruary 18, 18^6. This charter provides that a Board of Education, consist- ing of five members, shall be elected by the people, and that they shall have ample power to establish and foster free schools. It gives them general supervision of ail the schools, and power to employ a Superintendent, who shall be clerk of the Board of Education, and ex-officio member, to direct what branches shall be taught, to grade the schools, employ teachers, and to enact suitable rules and regulations for their government. It gives them ample power to levy taxes for school purposes, and to issue bonds for build- ing school houses and purchasing school grounds. Few cities in Illinois provided at so early a day so ample provisions for the education of their youth. The present prosperity of the schools of Rock Island demonstrates the foresight and wisdom of her citizens in obtaining the enactment of this charter. The present Board of Education consists of the following named gen- tlemen: 'S. W. McMaster, President; J F. Everett, Clerk ; David P. McKown, Esq.; Milo Lee ; C. Trusdale, M. D.; and M. D. Merrill, Esq. Mr. J. F. Everett is the Superintendent of the schools. The Board have at the present time thirty-four teachers emj^loyed, besides the Superintendent. There were during lastyear over two thousand pupils enrolled, the average monthly enrollment being over fifteen hundred. These pupils are accommodated in five school buildings, viz.: High School Building, on Cable street, between Dock and Adams, a large, three-story brick, and accommodates five hundred ])upils. The First Ward School Building, in the western part of the city, on Orleans street, between Ontario and Pearl, is a large three-story brick, and accommodates six hundred pupils. The Second Ward School Building, on the corner of Orleans and Beaver, is a two-story brick, and accommodates one hundred and sixty pupils. The Third Ward Building is a large two-story brick, on Highland between Madison and Jefferson streets, and accommodates two hundred and fifty pupils. The Fourth Ward Building, located on Second avenue, is a two-story brick, and accommodates two hundred pupils. The Board of Education have purchased of Bailey Davenport a fine HISTOEY OF EOCK ISLAlSTD COUNTY. 153 scliool-honse site on the corner of Otter street and Indian Boundary, upon which they are contempkting building another commodious school building. The gradation of the schools is thorough, there being nine distinct grades below the High School, and each grade containing an A and a B class. In these grades are taught the various branches pertaining to a common scliool education, including history of the United States, music, drawing, and the elements of science and geometry. At the close of each year classes are promoted from grade to grade as they are able to pass the the required examinations. Monthly examinations are held, and any pupil able to pass to a higher grade, receives a special promotion. By this means, a bright pupil, by close application, can hnisli the prescribed studies in much less time than is provided in the course of study. The First Ward School provides instruction in all the grades below the High School. Pupils in the Second, Third and Fourth Ward Schools complete five grades. In the High School Building all grades al)ove the fourth are provided for. There are two distinct courses in the High School — the English Course, embracing arithmetic, English analysis, algebra, physiology, geometry, ancient and modern history, zoology, natural philosophy, botany, chemistry, geology, plane trigonometry, astronomy and intellectual philosophy. This course embraces three distinct grades, and occupies three years of study. The classical and preparatory course is the same as the English, and also provides for the study of Latin and German. There are four distinct grades, and it occupies four years of study. This course is designed to give pupils suflicient mental discipline to enter any of our Western colleges. They were estabhshed in October, 1S72, and ever since the High School has been growing in numbers and scholarship. In 1874 five were graduated from the High School, and received diplomas from the Board of Education. In 1875 eleven graduated. The class of 1876 numbered over twenty. The Board of Education have given places in the primary grades to the graduates of 1874, and they have all proved capable and efiicient teachers. The graduates from the High School afi:brd a source from which vacancies can be supplied in the corps of teachers as they occur from time to time, and also the means by which any place temporarily vacant, from sickness or other causes, can be filled. The graduates, having passed through all the grades, and learned the workings of the system, usually make efiicient teachers. The Rock Island public schools now possess the means of supplying the future demands for teachers in the lower grades. The present board pro- vides for nine months' school each year. The cost of tuition for each pupil enrolled last year was |11.35. The cost per pupil on the average dailv attendance was $17.17. The High School has a piano, school apparatus and valuable reference books. AIJGUSTANA COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. This institution is located in the eastern part of the city. It was char- tered in 1865 by the Scandinavian Lutherans, and is under the supervision of the Swedish Lutheran Augustana Synod of the United States. The special object of its founders was to provide means for the education (>f young men to become pastors and teachers among the Scandinavian popu- lation of the Northwest. The separation of the Norwegian element in 1870 164 HISTORY OV ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. left the institution under the exclusive conti'ol of the Swedes. Additional tutors and professors were added to the faculty as its wants required, so that at present seven professors and two tutors are employed in imparting instruction to over one hundred students. The institution was removed from Paxton III, to its present picturesque site in September, 1875. The fine edifice was erected at a cost of $35,000. This institution comprehends three departments, viz. : 1st, T/ie Prepar- atory^ of three years, including instruction in the elements of the English, Swedish, Latin and German languages, and in hist(uy, geography and aritli- metic, comprehending also a practical course for business men; 2d, The College, of four years, embracing the usual college course in the ancient classics, mathematics, the natural sciences, general history, and Swedish and English literature; 3d, The Theological of two years, in which the Swedish language alone (at present) is used in imparting instruction. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. The first library in the city for public purposes was organized Septem- ber 22, 1855, under the name of " The Rock Island City Library and Read- ing Room Association. ■' This association first occupied rooms in the upper story of Mitchell & Lynde's Block. Afterwards the library was moved into Harper's Block, where it remained till the fall' of 1872, when it contained 2,000 volumes. On the 25th of November, 1872, the present public library was opened, in accordance with an act of the general assembly, approved and in force March 7, 1872., being the first public library organized in the State under the provisions of the general law. The books of the earlier institution were all donated to the present public library, and suitable rooms were secured in the Post-Office Block, which are still occupied. There are now in the library 5,000 volumes. There are received twelve daily newspapers, and about the same number of weeklies and monthly periodicals. The library and reaaing rooms are open from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. on week days, and from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. on Sundays. Every actual resident of the city is entitled to the ju-ivi leges of the library. The following are the ofticers : Librarian, Miss E. Gale ; Directors, S. W. McMaster, President ; E. D. Sweeney, Alexander Steel, 0. W. O'Niel, Henry Curtis, W. H. Gest, Dr. C. Trusdale, C. Speidel, H. C. Connelly. THE PRESS OF ROCK ISLAND. The first attempt at establishing a newspaper in Rock Island was by Henry C. McGrew, in 1839. Mr. McGrew was an Irishman who came to this country with his father in 1818. His father subsequently published The Torchlight, at Paoli, Ind., where Henry learned the printer's trade. He came here with his father in 1839, and about the middle of August of that vear issued the first number of the Rock Island Banner and Ste- phenson Gazette. This was the first paper printed in Illinois nearer than Peoria, Springfield and Galena. It was neutral in politics till just previous to the election in 1840, when itl)ecame democratic. The town and county at that time were Whig. The Banner was printed on a sheet 30x32 inches, five columns to a page. The first office of publication was on Mississippi street near the ferry lauding. It was several times changed during the HISTORY OE* EOCIC ISLAND COUlSfTY. l55 short existence of the paper. The Banner continued till the fall of IS-il, when its publication was suspended, and the press and type moved to Galena, where Mr. McGrew commenced the publication of the Galena Sentinel. TUE UPPER MISSISSIPPIAN The second paper in Rock Island, was started on the Stli of October, 18-10. It was a Whig paper, started in the heat of the political excitement of that year, though late in the campaign. It was "published weekly, and simulta- neously in Stephenson, Rock Island County, 111., and Davenport, Scott County, Iowa Territory." Its editors and proprietors were not at first announced, J)ut all communications were to be addressed to Daniel Crist. Several leading Whigs aided Crist in the enterprise. It started as a six- column paper, 22x30 inches in size, at $2.50 per year in advance. The name of Daniel Crist is as indissolubly associated with its early history as a Whig paper, as that of Hon. Holm on G. Reynolds is with its close, as a Democratic paper. Mr. Crist was a native of Pennsylvania, and had for- merly published the Allegheny Rejnihlican, a Whig paper, in Allegheny County, New York. He came to the State of Illinois first in 1S34, and again in 1836, stopping at Ellisville, in Fulton Co. In 1840 he came to Rock Island, and started the Upper llississippian. The paper had an eventful, almost tragic history, and is more spoken of by old settlers than any other early institution. Mr. Crist, besides editing the paper, engaged in many enterprises before leaving Rock Island in 1852; after that, his career was (|uite changeable and eventful. In about 1860 he went to California, where he died Nov. 14, 1874. at the age of 68 years. He was a man of good natural abilities, but not highly educated. The principal characters connected with the Ujyper Mississippian were Mr. Crist and Hon. Harmon G. Reynolds. The latter was a leading demo- crat, a polished gentleman, a man of large ability, of untiring energv, a sympathizer with and leader of the masses. Dr. Silas Re.ed had also con- siderable to do in furnishing editorial matter for the paper. Dr. Reed lived here a little over two years, from June, 1839, to February, 1841, and was appointed by President Harrison, Surveyor General of Missouri and Illinois. The paper was first published in a log cabin on Mississippi street, two num- bers being issued there; the third contained a notice of its removal "to the 'White House' on Illinois street, one square above the Rock Island House," The Rock Island National Bank now occupies the place. January 7, 1841, John G. Powers became editor and proprietor, and D. Crist printer. Mr. Powers's connection with the paper was only nominal. From March 19, 1841, Daniel Crist conducted it to the close of that volume, Jan. 1, 1842, Mr. Powers being "proprietor of the press." At that date his (Powers) name disappears from the paper. June 10, 1841, the ofl^ice was removed to the second story of John & C. Swortwouts' wagon shop, a building on the corner of Washington and Illinois streets. From Jan. 1, 1842, till Dec. 1844, the paper was edited and managed by Daniel Crist. Nov. 24, 1842, a new press was purchased for the paper, the old press having been seized and taken under a writ of replevin by J. G. Powers, making it necessary to print the issue for that week on the Gazette press in Davenport. March 23, 1844, Thomas Gregg, formerly editor of the Warsaw Ilensage, became assistant editor, continuing till Oct. 5th of the same year. In Dec, 1844, the j)aper was assumed by Harmon G. Reynolds, 156 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. Esq., who changed the heading to Upper Mississippmn and Rock Island Itepuhlican. Its office was on Eagle street, north of the Kock Island House. In April, 1845, it w^as removed to Mr. Buford's building, opposite the Eagle Hotel, on Buffalo street. Mr. Reynolds' life was an eventful one. He was one of the most prom- inent, able and influential of the old settlers here. He was a lawyer by pro- fession, having been admitted to the bar at Montpelier, Vt. He came to Rock Island in June, 1837; practiced law till 1850; taught school several years; served in various public offices, as State's Attorney, Probate Justice, County Judge, both here and in Knox County. In 1847 he was Postmaster of Rock Island; in 1854 held the same office at Knoxville; was assistant clerk of the (Constitutional Convention in 1847, and of the House of Repre- sentatives in 1849 and 1861. Mr. Reynolds was a very prominent Mason; in 1858 he removed to Springfield, and in 1862 commenced the publication of the Masonic Ti'ovjell, wdiich in five years reached a subscription list ot 12,800. He now resides and practices law in Marshall County, Kansas. June 26, 1845, Henry C. Randall became publisher and proprietor. Then it became the firm of H. C. Randall & Co., which was dissolved August 14, 1845. Mr. Reynolds continued the paper alone for a short time. In 1847 Jonah Case appeared as proprietor, and H. G. Reynolds editor. Col. Danforth says: "The last copy of the paper I have is dated Feb. 23, 1847," and thinks this "was about the last of the Upper Mississippian and Rock Island Republican.'''' It expired early in 1847. THE NORTH WESTERN ADVERTISER. The first issue of this paper appeared in November, 1845. It was started as a Whig organ by Dr. Horatio P. Gatchell and Miles W. Conway. The former purchased the press at Dubu(|ue, Iowa, and the paper was first printed in a small building on Miles Conway's lot, where Conway had a house and kept the postoffice. On the 12th of November, 1845, Miles W. Conway, Jr., died. He was a popular, talented and very promising young man. Dr. Gatchell came from Cincinnati to Rock Island as a Christian (Campbellite) preacher, in 1843 or 1844. He had been educated for a phy- sician, and was a man of catholic sentiments and a very popular preacher. The early death of his associate discouraged him in his newspaper enter- prise, and he failed to make the paper a very great success. The paper was disposed of to Gen. AVilliam Vandever, who moved the press and type to the " Rio Grande," a long, lone building standing back trom Illinois street, in front of which, years after, Lee's Block was erected. It is now the back part of Brown's livery stable. The office was removed from there directly across the street to the second story of a wooden building occupied by Lee & Chamberlin as a stove store, where Mitchell & Parson's store now stands. From there it was removed to the other side of the street, a little east, in the second story of Guyer's building, now Hesley's saloon, where it re- mained many years. Its next remove was to the upper part of Lee's Block, formerly called "City Hall;" then from there to Gothic Block, where it re- mained the balance of its days. Gen. Vandever purchased the Advertiser of Dr. Gatchell in May, 1846. He continued as editor and publisher about a year, when the office was sold to Messrs. Sanders & Davis, of the Davenport Gazette.^ who published it a few months, when it became the property of F. R. Bennett, Mr. Yandever HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 157 continuing in connection with the editorial department till after the election of General Taylor, in 1848, when he was appointed to a clerkship in Wash- ington, and afterwards to a clerkship in the ottice of the Supervisor General of Iowa, at Dubuque, and where he has since remained in the practice of law. He settled at Rock Island in the spring of 1839. In Iowa he has been quite distinguished as a member of Congress two terms, in 1858 and 1860, and as a Colonel and General in the army during the late war. While connected with the Advertiser he was an able editor. In the fall of 1847 the North-western Advertiser came into the posses- sion of Francis li. Bennett, who changed its name to Rock Island Adver- tiser. A. G. Brackett became associated with him in 1851, continuing till the next year, when Mr. Brackett accepted the office of First Lieutenant in the regular army. In the fall of 1853 the Advertiser office was sold to Raymond d. The works occupy about two acres of ground, and including the several floors, from five to eight acres. The iron working shop in whicli are the foundry, blacksmith shop, finishing room, hardening furnaces and Holly pump (for protection from fire), is 355 by 60 feet in size and 30 feet high. The grinding and polishing room, and the ISO HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. room tor putting together tlie wood-work of plows and cultivators, are each 100 by 90 feet; in the former are 24 large grindstones and 20 emery wheels. The wood-working shop is 200 by 50 feet, and the paint or finishing room and the shipping room are of the same size. The product comprises steel walking plows, breakers, gang and sulky plows, walking and " Imperial " combined riding and walking cultivators, road scrapers, harrows, etc. A specialty is made of the "Evans Plow City Sulky Plow," patented in July, 1876, of which 3,000 will be made for the current year. This is an iron frame and beam i^low, strong and durable, and operates easily. WAGON WORKS. The Moline Wagon Co. was established in 1854, twenty-three years agOf and was incorporated in 1872, with a capital of $300,000. The works occupy 500 by 300 feet space, with complete and substantial buildings, fitted with special machinery invented and manutactured by the Company, which insures the utmost accuracy and perfection in every particular. From 200 to 250 hands are employed, who are required to he caretul, experienced and practical mechanics, whose work is under the personal supervision of mem- bers of the Company, thus insuring the best, strongest and lightest running wagon in the market. Their wagons are all manufactured from the very best material, every portion of which is tested before being made up. The wheels, before being tired, are thoroughly saturated in boiling linseed oil — a sure preventive against loose tires. Their lumber is all thorougly seasoned under cover; their machinery is of the best and latest improved in the mar- ket, and much of it of the company's own invention, and not in use in any other factory in the country. The Moline Wagon Company make the largest and best variety of spring wagons to be found in the country, em- ploying an exclusive department tor that branch of their business. These wagons are better adapted for the Western trade than any other in the mar- ket. These works have grown to their present immense capacity from a small beginning, through the superior excellence of their productions, coupled with the enterprise and well-known business qualifications of the present management. The capacity of the works is 150 farm and freight wagons and 50 spring wagons per week, aggregating the immense number of 10,400 vehicles per year, valued at over half a million dollars. Every wagon, sent out is fully warranted to be well made and of the best material. Among the specialties of the establishment are the Moline Farm and Plan- tation Wagon, furnished with extra-heavy thimble-skein, made of refined iron, grooved box bottoms, double cleats in the center, secured by double straps, with steps on sides. The Moline Freight Wagons are made of all sizes — adapted to freighting purposes on the plains — and can be made of sufficient capacity to carry 2(»,C)0() lbs. The "Half Spring Office Wagon" is a strong, durable and light running vehicle, used for a delivery wagon, and very convenient on a farm. The ''Two-spring Express Wagon," with two seats. The " Three-spring Picnic Wagon " is one of the most popular wagons in the market, and has given very general satisfaction wherever in- troduced, both to the farmer and merchant. The "Three-spring Excursion Wagon" has three seats ; the "Platform Spring Wagon" is a very general favorite wherever introduced. The " Four-spring Mountain Wagon " is very popular in a rocky and broken country, as it always carries its load level, and is peculiarly adapted for California and the Rocky Mountains, HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY, 181 FOUNDEIES, MACHINE SHOPS AND BOILER WORKS. Williams, White & Co., mill furnishers and manufacturers of steam engines, mill machinery, boilers, couplings, shaftings, etc., have a large and flourishing business. This is an incorporated company, of which A. Wil- liams is President; M. H. White, Vice-President; and H. A. Ainsworth, Secretary and Treasurer. The main building, comprising the wood-working department, the ofiice, etc., is 140x-t8 feet in size, two stories high; the black- smith shop and engine room, 70x30 feet, and the storeroom, 87x41 feet; the foundry, 85x60 feet. These, with the exception of the foundry, are all substantial brick buildings. From 50 to 60 men are employed, and the value of the annual productions will aggregate from $75,000 to $100,000. The Barnard & Leas Manufacturing Co. was incorporated in 1872, with a capital of $120,000, though the business was established several years prior to that. The present otticers are H. A. Barnard, President; S. J. Leas, Vice-President; W. C. Bennett, Secretary and Treasurer. The business of the Company is the manufacture of all kinds of flour-mill and warehouse machinerv, smut machines, grain separators, etc. They make a specialty of their machine for packino- flour and their brush-scouring machines, on both of which they received the highest award of merit at the late Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. The products of this Company are sold quite extensively in Great Britain, German}^ and South America. They employ about sixty hands, and the value of their production for 1876 amounted to $110,000. The prospects for the current year are exceedingly good, and their works are run to their full capacity to keep up with their orders. The Moline Boiler Works of Messrs. Schillinger & Trumble are run- ning with full force on full time, on steam boilers, tanks and sheet iron work. They have a commodious brick building, 80x40 feet in size. They employ a force often to fifteen hands, and turn out an annual value of $25,000 to $30,000. Their boilers are in use in many of the largest estab- lishments in the West. E. B. Beers & Co. commenced the foundry business in the spring of 1874, in a small frame building adjoining their present ample and commo- dious shops, consisting of main shop, 60x45 feet in size; engine room, 24x 18 feet, and cleaning room, 20x20 feet. They made a specialty of all kinds of light castings, both of iron and brass, for all kinds of machinery, agricul- tural implements, etc.; employ eight workmen, and do a business of $15,000 a year. They have built up a flourishing business, and are full of work at all times. MALLEABr,E IRON WORKS. The Union Malleable Iron Co.— C. S. Ells, President; C. W. Heard, Vice-President; H. O. Sleight, Secretary and Treasurer — ife one of the pros- perous concerns of the city, It was incorporated in 1872, and from the first has been a decided success. The Company have every facility for doing a large business. The grounds are ample, being 150 feet front by 400 feet deep, with the following buildings: Foundry, 62x117 feet; annealing room, 50x100; tumbling room, 20x50; finishing room, 50x60; shipping room, 30x40; pattern room, 30x40; giving 18,654 square feet of ground floor room. The office is 20x40 feet, with capacious nre and burglar-proof vault. About 75 hands are employed, and an average of 9,000 pounds of metal is melted daily the year round. The aggregate sales last year amounted to 182 HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. over $90,000. Orders are received from all parts of the country. The Company have a lar^e trade on the Pacific coast. The Union AYagon Brake is one of the specialties of this Company. It has been adopted by some of the most extensive wagon-makers, among which we may mention the Mil- burn Wagon Company, of Toledo, Ohio; the JSTewton AVagun Company, Batavia, 111.; O'Brien Bros., Kewanee, 111.; Moline Wagon Company, Moline, 111., etc. It is simple and reliable, entirely automatic, easily ad- justed, and each brake will work with either right or left hand, as desired. It is very durable, and every part of each brake is fully guaranteed. The Moline Malleable Iron Works are carried on by a joint stock com- pany incorporated in 1870. H. H. Hill is president and general manger, and under his able supervision it is doing a good business. A general line of malleable castings for agricultural machinery, etc., are turned out to the value of about $60,000 annually. From 30 to 35 hands are employed. PUMP WORKS. The Moline Pump Comj)any, manufacturers of ' farm pumps, was incorporated in 1873, with a paid-up capital of $75,000. The officers are A. S. Wright, President and Treasurer, and C. A. Eose, Secretary. The works have a capacity of 20,000 pumps a year. They employ about twenty hands, who are kept busy on full time. The pumps of this Company have a wide reputation throughout the Western States, where their trade princi- pally lies. Prospects for the present year are good, and they will do a much larger business than last year. WOODEN WARE AND LUMBER. This is one of the leading industries of Moline, and will undoubtedly keep pace with others in growth and importance. Dimock, Gould & Co., manufacturers of wooden ware, lumber, lath and shingles. This is one of the pioneer establishments of the city, having been established in 1852. The present officers are D. C. Dimock, Presi- dent; J. M. Gould, Yice-President; C. M. Hill, Secretary and Treasurer; C. K. Ainsworth, General Agent. The lumber mills are shut down during the winter months, but the wooden ware manufacture runs all the year. The Company employ 150 hands, and turned out last year 9.000,000 feet of lumber, 300,000 pails, 77,000 tubs, 6,500 dozen wash-boards, and 13,000 churns. Their trade extends throughout the West, and their freight cars, of which the Company have a large number, may be seen on every railway. They are putting up an addition to their saw mill, 36x42 feet, for the next season's work. J. S. Keator & Son, manufacturers of lumber, have a ca])ital of $200,- 000 invested, and last year turned out 13,725,300 feet of lumber, 3,608,000 shingles, and 4,422,000 lath. They also run a planing-mill, and make the dressing of lumber and manufacture of mouldings a part of their business. They employ 125 hands. Mr. J. S. Keator came from Ilonesdale, Wayne County, Pa , where he had been engaged in mercantile pursuits, in 1856, and, soon after settling in Moline, became interested in a saw-mih with a cajjacity of about 3,000,000 feet of lumber annually. This mill was burned in 1872, and was immediately rebuilt by Messrs. Keator & Son on a much larger scale, at a cost of about $05,000 — size, 165x54 feet, and capacity of -Gj^^Z^ EX-COUNTY JUDGE. ROCK ISLAND HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 1S5 twelve million feet. Messrs. Keator & Son own extensive pine lands, and cut their own logs, and have their own steamer on the river. SCALE WORKS. The Victor Scale Co. was organized in 1870, since which time the business has grown yearly, and was never more promising than at the present time. S. W. Wheelock is President, and H. W. Candee, Secretary. The works were removed several years ago from Dixon, 111., to Moline, as a more promising location for the business. Some twenty workmen are em- ployed, and the prospects now are that new buildings and increased facilities will have to be added, to keep up with the growing demand for these popu- lar scales. Although the business of the Company is mainly in the West, their trade extends to all parts of the country. ORGAN WORKS. Lancashire & Turner, proprietors of the Moline Pipe Organ Works, established the business of building church organs here in 1871, since which time they have run to the full capacity of their works. They have a capital invested of abont $15,000, and employ about fifteen workmen. They are themselves practical organ builders, having been engaged in that business in London, Eng., before emigrating to this country. The prospects for the coming season's business are promising, as they have already orders on hand amounting to over $10,000 for church organs. They use all the latest im- proved machinery, and manufacture all parts of the instruments themselves. EAELY HISTOPJCAL EVENTS. The original proprietors of the water power, in 1841 or '42, laid out some lots on the south side of Main street, o})posite the grounds now occu- pied by the plow works and paper mill, and named the place " Rock Island Mills." The plat, however, was never recorded. In 1843, Charles Atkin- son, D. B. Sears and others, purchased of Huntington Wells a portion of his farm lying east of the Rock Island Mills property, and they, together with the owners of the latter, laid out the town of Moline, the same year. The plat thus laid out constituted the original town of Moline. Subse- quently Charles Atkinson laid out his first addition, wdiich was followed by his second addition in 1856; since which, various additions have been made from time to time, till the place has reached its present corporate dimen- sions. It extends on the east to the city limits of Rock Island, and west trom that point about one and three-quarter miles, and is about one mile in width north and south, with plenty of room to grow in either direction. IMoline was quite early incorporated as a town, but the records having perished in a fire, we have no authentic information respecting the first municipal organization and officers. It was, however, incorporated as a city under the general law of the State, approved April 10, 1872. That law came in force on the first of July, 1872. On the third of that month a petition was presented to the Board of Trustees of the town of M()line, asking the question of the adoption of a city government, to be submitted 13 186 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. to the qualified voters of the town for their decision. The petition was granted, and in pursuance thereof an election was held on Tuesday, Angust 6, 1872, resulting as follows: For city organization, 261 votes; against city organization, 22 votes; for minority representation in the city council, 21 votes; against minority representation in the city council, 247 votes. On Tuesday, August 29, 1872, the election fur city ofHcers was held, and the following named persons were elected: Mayor — Daniel L. Wheel- ock; City Clerk — Orrin K. Ferguson; City Attorney— John T. Browning; Aldermen — George W. Yinton, Luke E, Hemenway, Jerman S. Keator, Marvil II. White, Henry KJalin, Charles W. Lobdell, Swan Hanson, Dan- iel W. Dimock, Charles F. Hemenway. The following comprises the city official register from 1872 to the present time: 1873. Mayor — John Deere; City Clerk— A. C. Dimock', City At- torney — W. J. Entrikin; Alderme/i — George Wittick, H. A. Ains worth, L. F. Kerns, II. A. Barnard. 1874. Mayor — John Deere; City Clerk — D. C. Dimock, Jr.; City Attorney — W. J. Entrikin; C/'ty Treasi/rer — C. F. Hemenway; Polioe Magistrate — A. F. Swander; Aldermen — Daniel Gault, M. H. White, L. E. Hemenway, Everett Wheelock. 1875. Mayor — D. L. Wheelock; City Clerk — Stephen T. Walker; City Attorney — Eugene Lewis; City Treasurer— Z . S. Gillmore; Alder- qyien — Henry 0. Wliipple, Eric O. Kerberg, Job Tuffley, C. F. Grautz. 1876. "Mayor — D. L. Wheelock; City CVt^rA^— Stephen T. Walker; City Attorney — Wm.R. Moore; City Treasurer— Qi. F. Hemenway; Alder- ^Qji — John Shallene, M. II. White, 0. F. Grautz, H. A. Barnard. MOLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Prefatory to the facts and figures we propose to giv^e touching the present excellent graded school system of Moline, w^e shall glance back some thirty -five years. In- 1843 the first school house was built. It originated in a two-fold interest which it has been peculiar with Americans, especially with JSfew England people, always to keep associated, viz.: Religion and Education, the School House and the Church. In the early pioneer settle- ments, before separate buildings could be afibrded for each of these para- mount institutions, they were often brought together under the same roof — the school being taught during the week and the school house converted into a sanctuary of religion on Sunday. In precisely such a state of feeling orio-inated the " old brick school house " of 1843. ''The people," says an old settler, " felt the need of schools and of some place in which to hold religious meetings." Accordingly the ])roprietors of the town site donated two lots ; a subscription was circulated and a school house built, on the site of the present engine house. For several years it was used as a place of worship on Sundays, by different denominations. The first stated teacher in Moline was Joseph Jackman, well known to manv of the old settlers, not as a teacher only, but as a worthy citizen and an efficient public servant, in the capacity of Town Clerk and Justice of the Peace. He came from Massachusetts, where he had formerly been a iriSTOEY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 187 schoolmate of Hon. Charles Atkinson. The school was subsequently taught by S. P. Hodges, late County Clerk, and for many years one of the worthy citizens of Moline. Mr. Jackman first suggested the idea of graded schools in Moline, though it was not till many years after that the system was fully adopted and put in successful operation. The present system, with the exception of the improvements which are constantly being made, dates from April, 1873, when the first Board of Education was elected under the City Charter and in accordance with the revised school laws. That Board consisted of the following members : C. A. AVheelock, President ; H. H. Grover, Secretary ; Wm. H. Edwards, Ezra Smith, C. O. Nathan, Jonathan Huntoon. The Board this year appointed W. H. Russell Superintendent of Schools. Through his labors an elaborate course of study for all the grades of the schools was prepared and subsequently adopted by the Board. COURSE OF STUDY. FIRST GRADE. Language — Reading and sj^elling, from charts and blackboard, 250 words; sentence-making; use of period, interrogation point, and capital let- ters for proper names. Numbers — Arabic notation to 50; Roman notation to 10; add and sub- tract, answer not exceeding 10; addition and subtraction tables, with ob- jects, to 10. Drawing — Combination of 2, 3, and 4 lines using sticks; Drawino- Book No. 1 to page 7. Writing — First three principles; formation and analysis of the " short letters." Ohjectfi — Name, parts and uses of familiar objects, the human body, plants, animals, etc. Color; distinguishing, naming and grouping simple colors. Form; shape of objects, straight, crooked and curved lines, lessons on corners. Singing, physical exercise, lessons in morals and manners. SECOND GRADE. Second Reader — Part I., spelling all the words; uses of all punctua- tion marks and capital letters. Exercise in expression, making and writinir sentences. Numbers — Arabic notation and numeration to 1,000; Roman to 500* add and subtract, answer not exceeding 200; addition and subtraction tables with objects. Drawing — Combination of 5, 6, 7, and 8 lines, using sticks; complete Book 1. ^ Writing — The principles, formation and analysis of short, semi- extended, and extended letters, and combination into easy words. Objects — Name parts, qualities, and uses of familiar objects; the hu- man body (bones), plants and animals. Form; wave, spiral, virtical, hori- zontal, oblique, parallel lines; angles and plane figures. Color; tints and shades. Weight and size. Music, physical exercise, lessons in morals and manners. 188 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. THIRD GRADE. Language — Second Reader, Part II.; use of capital letters and all punctuation marks; oral and written spelling of all the words; practice in simple composition, aiid the use of spoken language. Ninnhers — Notation and numeration, Arabic and Roman; simple examples in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; addition, subtraction and multiplication tables. Writing — Book I., using j)encil. Objects — Same as in previous grades, extended according to capacity of pupils. The senses: voice, its organs; sight, sound, weight, distance, place, etc. Lessons on color and form, continued. Drawing book II., using pencil. Music, physical exercise, and lessons in morals and manners, contined. FOURTH GRADE. Language — Third Reader; oral and written spelling from reader, all words used; instruction and practice in composition and expi-ession. Nuiribers — Same as Third Grade, extended; multiplication and divi- sion tables; U. S. money; linear measure, liquid measure, dry measure, avoirdupois weight, and time tables. Teacher use Primary Lessons as a guide. Ohjects — Continued; lessons in natural philosophy, with experiments. Drawing Book III. Writing — Book II., using pen. Music, physical exercises, and lessons in morals and manners. FIFTH GRADE. Language — Complete Third Reader; oral and written spelling all new words; composition, and exercise in proper use of language. Arithmetia — Elementary to fractions. Geography — Taughc orally, using Our World, jNo. 1, as guide for teacher. Drawing — Analytic, Books 1. and II. Writing — Book III. Oral instruction in natural science, music, etc., as before. SIXTH GRADE. Language — Reading Fourth Reader, 100 pages; spelling from reader and geography all new words; exercise in composing and writing. Arithmetic — Elementary, continued. Geography — Our World, No. 1, first half. Drawing — Books 11. and III. Writing— V>()(A^ IV. Music, etc., as before. Oral instruction in natural science, simple mechanics, etc., to be used in connection with lessons in composition. SEVENTH GRADE. Language — Complete Fourth Reader; oral and written spelling all new words in reader and geography; language lessons, parts of speech, sentences, etc. ; composition and expression. HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 189 Arithmetic — Elementary, completed. Geogra'phy — No. I, completed. Drawing — Books III. and IV., analytic. Writing — Book V. Music, etc., as before. Oral instruction, as in Sixth Grade. EIGHTH GRADE. Language — Fifth Reader; oral and written spelling all new words from reader and geography. Grammar and composition taught orally. Arithmetic — Common School, to fractions. Drawing — Books IV. and V. Writing — Intern i ediate. Music, etc., as before. NINTH GRADE. Language — Reading, U. S. Reader; oral and written spelling all new words from reader and geography; analysis of words begun. Grammar, etymology, composition, continued; declamation. Arithmetic — Common school, to involution. Geography — No. 2, 150 pages. Drawing — Perspective. Writing — Book II. Music, etc., as before. TENTH GRADE. Language — Reading from U. S. Reader; spelling, oral and written, from reader, etc.; analysis of words. Grammar, syntax and parsing; U. S. history, foot notes of reader learned. Composition and declamation. Arithmetic — Common School, completed. Geography — No. 2, completed. Draicing — Perspective. Penmanship — Reviewed. Music, etc., as before. HIGH SCHOOL. FIRST YEAR. First Term — Book Keeping, or Arithmetic reviewed. English Analy- sis ; Latin Grammar and Reader, or German. Algebra begun. Second Term — Algebra continued. English Analysis ; Latin Gram- mar and Reader, or German. Physiology begun. Third Term — Algebra completed. Rhetoric ; Latin Grammar and Reader completed, or German. Physiology completed. Compositions, declamations, reading, spelling and etymology of words, music, drawing, penmanship, etc. SECOND YEAR. First Term — Geometry begun. Rhetoric ; Caesar, or German. Zool- ogy begun. 190 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. Second Term — Geometry continued. English Literatui-e begun ; Caesar, or German. Zoology completed. Third Term — Geometry completed. English Literature completed ; Sallust, or German. Botany begun. Composition, declamation, reading, spelling, music, etc., as before. THIRD YEAR. First Term — Natural Philosophy. General History ; Cicero, or Ger- man. Botany completed. Second Term — Natural Philosoj^hy. General History ; Yirgil, or German. Chemistry. Third Terim — Logic. Yirgil, or German. Chemistry. Composition, declamation, reading, spelling, music, etc., as before. TEXT BOOKS. The following is a list of text boohs in use : Independent Readers, first ftve l)ooks of the series ; Anderson's U. S. Reader and History ; Monroe's Sixth Reader, in High School ; Our World Geographies ; Hager's Arith- metics ; Greene's Grammar and Analysis ; Krnsi\s Drawing ; Spencerian Penmanship ; Bryant & Stratton's Book Keeping; Harkness' Latin Gram- mar and Reader ; Aim's German Series ; Tenny's Natural History of Animals ; Gray's How Plants Grow ; Loomis' Algebra ; Loomis' Geom- etry ; Hitchcock's Physiology. GRADATION. The public schools comprise four departments, each of which may be regarded as a school complete in itself, and yet all are dependent upon each other in an ascending order. These are known as Primary, Intermediate, Grammar and High School. The Primary comprises grades one, two, three and four ; the Intermediate, grades five, six, seven and eight ; and the Grammar, grades nine and ten. The grades are distributed to rooms according to numbers in grades and capacity of rooms. In the Central building, for convenience, are dis- tributed two grades to each room ; grades one and two to A room, two and three to B room, three and four to C room, etc., thus keeping the highest class of any room the same grade as the lowest class of the next higher room. By this arrangement it is easy to transfer pupils from a crowded room to one less crowded, without affecting the gradation. In the West Ward there are in some rooms two, and in others three grades. Pupils are promoted from grade to grade as fast as their proficiency in studies pnrsued will permit. Applicants for admission to the High School are required to pass an examination ( oral and written) in which an average standing of not less than 75 per cent, shall be attained, in the following subjects : Arithmetic, Geograjjli}^, Grammar, U. S. History, Reading, Sj^elling, and Penmanship. BUILDINGS. During the school year ending March 31, 1871:, the Board purchased sites for two new school houses, y\z.^ for the West Ward House, six lots of HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 191 Joliii Deere, Esq., in his Addition to the City of Moline, costing $3,000 ; for the Eastward House, part of a block of H. R. Edwards, for $1,500 in bonds. The Central House was erected on the old site, by J. G. Salisbury, at contract price of $25,000, though its actual cost is reported at $20,053.16. This building contains the High Scliool. It occupies a beautiful site upon the blutfs, commanding a view of the three cities, Davenport, Rock Island and Moline, the Government Works, the river, and for miles in either direction. It is an ornament to the city, in fine architectural proportions, and its beautifully terraced grounds, covered with large elms, oaks and maples, render it one of the most pleasant spots within the city limits. The building is heated by steam, lighted with gas, and fitted up with all tlie best modern improvements. The AVest Ward liouse was erected during the same year, at a contract price of $14,000, by Messrs. Raper, Turner & Kerns. Its actual cost as reported by the Board, was $l-i,812.54. It is also a fine building, with pleasant rooms and w^ell shaded grounds, and admirably adapted to the com- fort and convenience of pupils and teachers. The aggregate expenditures for this school year were $67,529.14. The number of teachers employed was fifteen; the number of pupils of school age in the district, 1,533. The following year Prof. Lyman Gregory was elected Superintendent, and has continued ever since efficiently to discharge the duties of that oflEice. He is a zealous and earnest worker in behalf of public schools, in the most thorough and comprehensive acceptation of the terms. By his efforts, combined with those of the Board and the efficient Secretary, a con- stant endeavor has been made at a higher state of perfection in all the departments of the schools, and a good degree of progress has been attained. teachers' meetings. Since the adoption of the present system, it has been a standing rule to hold teachers' meetings every month. The progress of these is referred to in the several annual reports and show very satisfactory results. The Board in their second Annual Report, for the year ending March 31, 1875, say : "'The monthly meetings required by our rules have been very generally attended. A better and an increasing interest has been manifested in the exercises, and their usefulness as a part of our educational system fully demonstrated. Here the matter to be taught is discussed, and the manner in which it can be best presented to the class is more fully developed. Here the earnest, thinking teacher can — and generally does — manifest the capacity and ability to teach, and here the indifferent and tlie unworthy can be detected. More systematic work and better preparation will yield still better results." The interest in these meetings so increased that by the next Annual Report they had become semi-monthly. The following is from the Super- intendent's Report for the year ending March 31, 1876 : "The teachers have met for the discussion of school work and for mutual improvement, every two weeks. _ "The subject of English Literature has occupied a portion of the time during each meeting. Considerable interest has been manifested by nearly all. We have not yet, however, attained the maximum degree of enthusi- asm desired. 192 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. " The mechanic or businessman who neglects opportunities of increas- ing his knowledge of the details of his business, soon finds that others who are ready to keep pace with modern growth, at whatever cost of individual elfort, are gaining ths patronage which he desires. The teacher is subject to the same inexorable law. The school room is the work shop in which only the most conscientious, careful, skillful and energetic workman is profit- ably employed ; a studio in which artists, not amateurs, should find patronage. "The interests of the Public Schools are too great, too varied, too far- reaching, to be lightly entrusted to the keeping of the careless or indifterent. "The good teacher puts all time, interest, aflection, soul, life into the work, and the amount of labor he is willing to perform is limited only by the amount of his strength." Again in the report for 1877 it is said : " The teachers' meetings have been continued semi-monthly, with in- creased interest. Discussions, class exercises, model recitations, selections and original essays have constituted the exercises of each meeting." TRAINING CLASS. In pursuance of a resolution of the Board, adopted July 6, 1875, a Training Class was organized at the ojjening of tliefall term, imder the in- struction of Miss Hageboeck. The Superintendent recommended, if this class is to be continued, that the conditions of admission thereto be the passing an examination, which shall be ecjuivalent to graduation from the Pligh School, and that the full time of the class for the year be devoted to the work of training. This class has been continued, and has been found one of the most ben- eficial institutions of tlie public school system. It has consisted of pupils from the Senior class of the High School, who intend to devote themselves to teaching, and Primary teachers from the Central Building, under the in- struction of Miss Hageboeck, and has furnished many competent teachers, both to fill permanent places and temporary vacancies in the home corps of teachers, and to supply other schools. We extract the following from the last annnal report to the Board of Education : "Fewer changes than usual have l)een made in our corps of teachers. We in the main have been fortunate in retaining most of our former teach- ers, as Avel] as in our selection of others to fill the vacant places. As a whole, we think our corps of teachers has never been excelled. All have tried to do well. Most have succeeded. The general success of those who have received positions, as they have completed our course of study, proves that we have in our own school the material for successful teachers. But if we would realize all we have anticipated from our own pupils, our Course of Study must be revised and extended ; and even when that shall have been mastered, their acquisitions must be supplemented by at least a year's thor- ough drill in a training school, before they can feel competent to fill the teacher's desk. We hope to see these facilities furnished our young men and women at home. But until this is done, or until they shall elsewhere qualify themselves for the proper discharge of the teacher's duties, they must not complain if we go abroad for such teachers as ought to be fur- nished in our own schools. The time happily has passed, when the super- HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 193 ficial can secure positions tliroiigli the influence of friends. Position and preferment should be the rewards of hard study, strict discipline and thor- ough preparation. When our pupils shall present evidence of these qualifi- cations, places will be cheerfully given them in our corps of instructors. DISCIPLINE. The discipline in the public schools of Moline is strict yet paternal in its character, keeping in view the best improvement of the pupils. Upon rec- ommendation of Prof Gregory, corpt)ral punishment has been almost entirely, if not wdiolly abolished. The views of Mr. Gregory are set forth in the following extract from his report to the Board in 1875 : "In a graded school like ours, where pupils are gathered from families of all kinds, the intelligent and the ignorant ; those who inculcate habits of obedience on the one hand, and disobedience on the other ; those who sec- ond the efforts of the teacher, and those who habitually and openly condemn such efforts, there will always arise necessity for discipline, and when milder means have failed, the last resort must be to corporal punishment or expul- sion. It is questionable in my mind whether it is ever the duty of the teacher to inflict corporal punishment. Necessity for such punishment sel- dom arises with pupils from well-governed families, and then the difficulty is always better adjusted by an appeal to the parent. It is my opinion that the responsibility of the pupil's good behavior should be placed where it properl}^ belongs — upon the parent. A freer use of the power of suspen- sion, and a total abolition of corjjoral punishment from the schools, will, I think, prove beneficial. "I do not think our schools should be made reformatories for children M'ho are ungoverned and ungovernable at home. When it is discovered that we have pupils of vicious habits, whose influence upon others is per- nicious, they should be placed in a reform school, or at least kept from com- municating their evil courses to the well-disposed. Many parents allow their children to run the street nights, mingling with the saucy, the vulgar and the profane, learning all sorts of mischief ; or, if they are kept at home, permit them to read books and papers which fill their minds Avitli trash, and then wonder why our schools are not better governed. 194 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. Tlie follow]' n^^ tables show some of tlie most valuable Statistics of the Schools for the last two years : CONSOLIDATED KEPOETS. iSTe-T. Month. s '6 1 a W 6 o o O 1 Q d s a a> o > If, < ■5 " a < . c o • a I* o £ s o ^ o 6 o 6 ntinued. Robert H. Graham was born in Yates County, N. Y., March 12, 1831:, where he lived till his sixteenth year. He was well educated, graduating at Geneva College. While in college he edited the Geneva Yalley Gazette a few months, published at Lima. In the winter of 1856-7 he graduated at the Albany Law School. He aided in raising a company of cavalry at Mo- line, and took the company to Leavenworth, Kansas. Pie was captain of the company (they called him " the Methodist Captain "), and was sent to Lexington, Mo., to guard that post. Assisted by 350 home guards he maintained his position and delivered the place over to Col. Mulligan. He was afterwards promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel of the llth Missouri, and subsequently transferred to the Kansas de]mrtment and promoted to Col- onelcy of the 8th Kansas regiment. While at Leavenworth such was the reputation he had acquired as a disciplinarian, that General Hunter estab- lished a camp of instruction there and ]3laced Col. Graliam in command on the 6th of December, which place he occupied till March 12, 1862. He was then appointed Provost Marshal General of the State of Kansas, and fulfilled his duties faithfully till June 1, 1S62, when fast failing health compelled him to resign. He returned to his native place, and died at his father's house, in Lima, N. Y., Nov. 11, 1862. Mr. Webster was a native of Wilbraham, Mass., born September 17, 1836. He graduated at Union College, after which he studied law at the Albany Law School, and was admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of New York in January, 1857. AYlien he withdrew from the Independent he became a member of the law firm of Knox, Reed & AVebster, in Rock Island. In 1861 he was elected to the State Senate of Illinois. He was an effective and talented lawyer, and continued to practice at Rock Island till failing health rendered it impossible for hi)n longer to engage in business, when lie spent some time in Minnesota in an efibrt to regain his health. He died of consumption in Rock Island, February 12, 1870. Mr. C. H. Ih-ennari, formerly connected with the I ndej)endent, was born in Philadel])hia in 1S33, and learned the art of printing in Green Bay, Fond du Lac and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He came to Moline in 1859, remaining but a short time. Jfe is now the proprietor of a job printing office in Chicago. After Mr. Brennan, Mr. Milroy was connected with the Independent for a shoi't time. HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 199 Col. S. M. Barnes, and Mr. J. A. Kuck, also connected with the Inde- 2)enclent, are mentioned more at large in the history of the Rock Island Union. THE CITIZEN, In May, 1850, F. M. Linnehan started a job printing office in Moline, in connection with Wallace and Sickles, known as the "Franklin Book and Job Printing llonse," Sickles, Wallace & Linnehan. proprietors. In Jul;y, 1858, the Citizen was started by F. M. Linnehan, as a semi- weekly Democratic paper of small size. In September, James Bowie was admitted as partner. In January, 1859, they enlarged the paper to nine columns to the page, and published it weekly. In February, Mr. Linnehan, sold out to Mr. Bowie, on time, taking a mortgage on the establishment. The paper was nut a success, and as Bowie could not pay, ceased to exist some time during the summer of 1859 ; and Linnehan took possession of the property, and, in 1868, moved the material to Marengo, Iowa, where he started the Iowa Valley Gazette, continuing its publication till November, 1861, when he sold the establishment to Hon. Hugh Martin, a prominent laM^yer of Marengo, and went to Dul)uque, where he still resides, and is employed as a compositor on the Dubuque Herald. Mr. Bowie has been sufficiently noticed in connection with the Rock Island News. THE KEPUBLICAN. From L862, when the Independent ceased, to 1865, no newspaper was printed in Moline. Late in the year 1865, William H. Jenkins started a six column paper here called the Moline Repuhlican. It was Republican in politics, and the town being in need of such a paper, it prospered. In 1867 it was enlarged to an eight-column paper, and in June of that year, Mr. Jenkins sold the establishment to Capt. L. M. Haverstick, wdio closed the office, and Moline was again without a newspaper. Mr. Jenkins was an early immigrant from Kentucky to Galena, where he learned the printer's trade in the office of the Northwestern Gazette and Galena Advertiser . He afterwards entered Knox College, but was not al)le to complete his course. Working a while at his trade in Springfield, he studied law in the office of Abraham Lincoln, and was admitted to the bar, but he did not succeed as a lawyer, and finally returned to his occupa- tion of printing. During the Presidential Campaign of 1860, he assisted in editing the Daily Jievieio, a Democratic ])aper, at Muscatine, Iowa. In 1861 he came to Rock Island, and worked in The Argus office. In 1865, he started the Moline Repuhlican^ selling it, in 1867, and going to Des Moines, Iowa, where, in connection wuth Clint Parkhurst, he purchased the States7nan, a daily and weekly paper. The enterprise was not a success, and he returned to his home in Moline much broken in health. He has ever since been an invalid, and resides at Ann Arbor, Michigan, though he owns a fine lot and two dwellino-s in Moline. O THE REVIEW. From June, 1867, when Capt. Haverstick bought the Repuhlican, and discontinued it, to November 26, 1870, Moline had no newspaper. On the date last named, Messis. Lowe & Gilson (having bought the printing mate- 200 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COtTNTY. rial formerly used for the Repuhlican) started the Moline Review. Febru- ary 17, 1S71, the lirin of Lowe & Gibson was dissolved, and the latter con- tinued the paper, but liis editorial experience was brief. September 23, 1871, he wrote his valedictory. One week later Kennedy & Crichton assumed control of the paper. May 1, 1872, Mr. Crichton retired, and was succeeded July 1, 1872, by B. F. Tillinghast, the firm being Ivennedy & Tillinghast till March 23, 1874, when Mr. Kennedy retired. Mr. TilHng- hast published the paper alone till July 1, 1875, when he was joined by J. H. Porter, the firm becoming Tillinghast cV Porter, and so remaining till February 5, 1877, when the establishment was sold to E.. H. Moore, the present proprietor. Mr. John B. Lowe was born in Chicago, (3ctober 10, 1843. He com- menced setting type in Peoria in the oflice of the Daily Evening liide- jyendent, and afterwards worked on the Transcript, Union, and in one or two job ofiices in Peoria. He entered the army in the Ninth Illinois Cav- alry, and JSlovember 19, 1864, was captured and held a. prisoner with Capt. Blackburn and others of Rock Island till the close of the rebellion. In 1866 he became connected with the Onargo (Iroquois County) Review; moved the office to Moline in 1870; sold out the following March; re-estab- lished the Onargo Revieia in 1872, which he still publishes in connection with the Buckley l7iquirer, the Loda Register and the Ashcutn Gazette, all printed in one office. Mr. F. R. Gilson is a native of Charlestown, Mass., born December 30, 1848; came to Illinois in 1855; learned his trade in the office of the Onargo Review; came to Moline in company with Mr. Lowe and started the Re- vieio in 1870. Mr. Lowe sold out in the spring of 1871, and Mr. Gilson continued the paper till the latter part of September of that year, when Kennedy & Crichton became the ])roprietors, and Mr. Gilson became night editor of the Davenport Gazette. He left the Gazette in May, 1873, and has since been city editor of the Clinton (Iowa) Herald, a daily and weekly paper; Waldo M. Potter, formerly of the Davenport Gazette, editor and proprietor. A few words respecting the other parties connected with the Review will close this sketch. Mr. Sampson Kennedy came from Alal)ama, where he was born in Green County in 1839, to Chicago in 1846, where he commenced setting type with Scripps & Bross, and has followed it most of the time since; was three years in the artillery service during the late war, resuming the print- ing ])usiness in the office of the Monmouth Review from 1867 to 1869, when he went to Chicago, and returned to Monnujuth in January, 1871. In Sc])tembei-, in company with W. M. C'richton, he ]nirchliss, who came at the re(|iiest of some of the citizens, to ja-eacli six months, and remained eii>ht niontlis, from ISTovember, 1843, to July, 18-ii. On the 5th of January, 1844, a num- ber of persons met at the house of Amos Gordon, in Moline, for the pur- pose of taking preliminary steps for organizing a Congregational Church and Society. Eev. Isaac Bliss and Eev. A. B. Hitchcock were present. A call being made for such as wished to unite in forming such a church, the followinty' ])resented themselves and ct)mposed the original organization: Monroe "C. Sherman, Charles Atkinson, Eliza Ann Atkinson, Thomas Mer- ryman, Mary E. Merryman, Emily C. Bliss, Huldah Edwards, l)eWitt C. Dimock, Maria Diniock, Mrs. Lucretia Lynde, Sylvia Huntoon, Amy M. Gordon, Phoebe Gordon, Betsey Skinner, Lydia E. Chamberlain, Amos Gordon, Ann Gordon, Emma Gordon. From its organization till 1851, the congregation met for worshi]) in the " brick school house," which stood on the site of the pi-csent engine house. At that date they moved into their church, which had heen completed, and stood on the corner of Lynde and Illinois streets. This edifice was subsequently enlarged and occupied till the completion of the present church, in 1869. The latter is a fine brick structure, and cost not less than $35,000. The first regular pastor was Eev. A. B. Hitchcock, from 1844 to I860; he was followed by Eev, Frederick Oxnard, who began his ministry Janu- uary 6, 1861, and continued till August, 1862. Eev. S. F. Millikan suc- ceeded him, remaining till the fall of 1864, when he w^as succeeded by Eev. A. B. Hitchcock, who again became pastor and served the church till March, 1865, at which date Eev. J. A. Mack was called and was 'pastor till April, 1868, being succeeded by Eev. Henry E. Barnes, who remained till Oct. 1, 1874, and was succeeded by Eev. E. C. Barnard, present pastor. The church now numl)ers about 250 members, with an attendance at the Sunday-school of 200. , J FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. The history of the beginning and formation of this church is given in a letter written by Mrs. Judge Gould, of Moline, to the Baptist church at Millington, Conn., dated Feb. 18, 1851. It is as follows : " Eev. Joseph Elliot, a Baptist clergyman from Ohio, formerly from Kew England, came to this town in November (1850) to visit a son residing here. He was invited to preach, and did so ; curiosity drew a large con- gregation to hear the stranger. His sermon was striking, touching and eloquent in its simplicity, and few left the house without moistened eyes. From this, we date the interest which has so widely extended. He labored arduously, and we hope has been the instrument through whom much good has been accomplished. "On the evening of Jan. 18, 1851, a Baptist church was formed in this town, consisting of twenty members. On the 19th the ordinance of bap- tism by immersion was administered for the first time." The successor to Eev. Mr. Elliot, the founder of the church, was Eev. Mr. Ebenhart, who was succeeded by Eev. L. C. Carr, who was pastor at the time the church was built, in 1857. The church was begun early in the spring of that year and dedicated in June. An addition was built to it, for a conference room, in 1870. The succession of pastors from Eev. • IIISTOEY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 205 Mr. Can- has been as follows : Kev. F. D. Tiickerson, Rev. Wm. Patterson, Rev. Isaac Newell, Rev. T. F. Borchers, Rev. G. F. Linfiekl, pastor at pres- ent in charge, who settled over the church in the fall of 1876. The present membership is about 140, with an attendance of 200 in the Sunday-school. SWEDISH BAPTIST CIIUECH. The Swedish Baptist Church of Moline is a part of the old Baptist Church of Rock Island. Being anxious to have a separate organization, which would not entail upon the residents of Moline the necessity of being compelled to go to Rock Island to worship, the present church was organ- ized. May 3, 1876. They worship in a modest church building on Ann street. The church has 84 members. N. J. Rundguist, C. Johnson, John Anderson, C. Lofguist, August Carlson, C. J. Carlson, and A. P. Erickson, are prominent members. (). Okerson is the present pastor, who came in July, 1876. There are about 75 members in the Sunday-school, of which John Swanson is Superintendent. SWEDISH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHUKCH. This church was organized with fifty members, about 1850. Its pres- ent membership is l,00o, with 300 Sunday-school scholars. Rev. L. P. Esbjorn, in charge at Andover, Henry Co., M^as pastor also of this church up to 1856, and under his ministry the fl*i'st church was built. He was succeeded by Rev. O. C. T. Andreen, till 1860; Rev. G. Peters, till 1863 ; Rev. J. S. Benson, from 1866 to 1873. Rev. A. G. Setterdahl, present pastor, settled over the church in the spring of 1874 The first edifice of this church, erected in 1851, stood on the site of the present elegant structure, which is now approaching completion. The cor- ner stone of this new church was laid in the spring of 1876. When fin- ished, it will be the finest church building in the County. It is of brick, in the Gothic style of architecture, and its cost — between $25,000 and $30,000 — seems remarkably cheap, considering the size, substantial character and finish of the building, SWEDISH M. E. CHUKCH. The first meetings were held in the American M. E. Church, in 1850. The society was organized the same year, b}^ Rev. Jonas Headstrom, and among its first members were Olof Benson (died 1871) and his wife. The first church was built in 1860, on the coiner ol Park street and Boardman avenue. In the year 1871 it was sold, being then too small, and the society bought the American M. E. Church and removed it to the corner of Henry and Lynde streets, where the society had bought lots for that purpose, and where it yet remains. Among the traveling ministers who visited the society from 1850 to 1866 (during that period it had no stationed pastor) were Jonas Headstrom, Victor Witting, A. J. Anderson, Peter Newberg, and N. O. Westergreen. From 1866, the society have had stationed pastors, as follows : O. Gunder- son, two years ; John Linn, three years ; John Wigren, two years ; O. C. Simpson, one year; and the present pastor, H. W. Eklund, was appointed to take this charge in 1874. 206 niSTOEY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. Present membership (a few members at Geiieseo included), 182 ; attendance at Snndaj-scliool, 70. The minister also preaches at Kock Island, M'here the society liave a few members, but no church yet. ST. Antony's (roman catholic) church. The first Catholic priest to officiate at Moline was Father Alemann, of the city of Rock Island, in 1857 or 1858. He held services around at differ- ent places outside of his regular parish, at Moline, Hampton and other points. In 1858 the church at Moline was built. The present pastor is Kev. H. Grive. MOLINE LODGES AND SOCIETIES. MASONIC. Hall third story Post-Office Block. Doric Lodge No. 319. William C. Bennett, W. M.; N. R. Zeigler, S. W.; I. N. Watts, J. W.; S.T.Walker, Secretary; J. S. Gillmore, Treasurer; James Rosborough, S. D.; L. L. McCoy, J. D.; John G. Beatty, S. S. ; Charles Billington, J. S. ; David Kelso, Tyler. King Solomon Lodge, No. 20, A. T. F. <& A. M. Hall southeast corner Main and Bass streets. Willis Walker, W. M.; J. Busing, S. W.; Ed. Bond, J. W.; William Redding, Secretary; Thomas Robinson, Treas- urer. ODD-FELLOWS. Halls: Southeast corner Main street and Rodman avenue; Dunn's Hall, Wells street; and over Post-Office. Moline Lodge No. 133. Officers: James McCord, N. G.; A. S. Quick, Y. G.; Joseph Perry, R. S.; D. M. Mabie, P. S.; Job Tuffley, Treasurer. Manufacturei's' Lodge No. 485. Officers: S. Kennedy, N. G.; Fred. J. Savage, V. G.; Charles J. Frazier, R. S.; T. Everson, P. S.; C. C. Clendenin, Tyler. SvK'dish Olive Lodge No. 583. Officers: Peter Nelson, N. G.; Frank Eklund, R. S. ; August Lindgreen, Treasurer. Tema Belecca Degree Lodge No. 65. Officers: J. E. Mitchell, N. G.; Carrie Schillinger, Y. G.; Mrs. S. A. Mabie, R. S.; D. M. Mabie, P. S.; Mrs. M. McBard, Treasurer. Moline Encampment No. 156. Officers: W, Kunkle, C. P.; J. E. Taylor, H. P.; August Almgreen, S. W. ; Charles Carlson, J. W. ; Peter Nelson, S.; Job Tuffley, Treasurer. DRUIDS. Dunn's Hall, Wells street. Moline Grove No. 26. Officers: J. Timmerman, N. A.; H. Schuck- loth, Y. A,; C. Yitzthum, Recorder; W. Ehlers, Receiver; C. Mordhurst, I. G. Mississippi Valley Grove No. 33. Officers: L. N. Eklund, N. A.; F. W, Stromer, Y. A. ; D. M. Mabie, R. S. ; A. Bloom, Treasurer. HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 207 ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN. Hall in Dunn's Block, Wells street. Harmony Lodge No. 2. Officers: Reuben Davis, P. M. W. ; Charles Zei^ler, M. W.; John A. McDonald, G. F.; J. B. Kerns, Overseer; M. O. Miles, Receiver; H. P. Pierce, Recorder. Schiller Lodge ISTo. 11. Officers: August Meidke, M. W.; John Seifert, P. M. W.; Jurgen Bock, F.; James Piett, O.; David Witter, Re- corder; Michael Schulthers, Receiver. Franklin Lodge No. 16. Hall, Post-Office Building. Officers: W. G. Morris, P. M. W.; Henry Coffeen, M. W; H. H. Grover, G. F.; J. H. Porter, O.; W. J. Entrikin, Recorder; S. Kennedy, Receiver; D. O. Reid, F.; O. M. Gunnell, I. W.; F. Huntoon, O. W.; Lyman Gregory, G. North Star Lodge No. 58. Officers: Dr. Charles E. Piper, P. M. W.; John Soderstrum, M. W. ; Edward Kittleson, G. F.; O. F. Eklund, O. ; John S. Smith, Recorder; Charles Peal, Receiver; John Peterson, I. W. ; Isaac Nelson, O. W. ; Henry Sandstrum, G. SYLVAN BOAT CLUB. Officers: W. J. Entrikin, Pres.; B. 0. Keator, Yice Pres.; W. R. Moore, Sec; F. H. Head, Treasurer; F. W. Gould, Commodore; W. H. Lewis, Vice Commodore; Board of Directors, F. W. Gould, J. W. Good, James Rosebrough. CONCORDIA GERMANIA TURN-VEREIN. Conrad F. Grant, President; Simon Hirsch, Yice President; Gustav Reins, Recording Secretary; A. Kiel, Corresponding Secretary; C. Vitz- thnm. Treasurer; C. Vitzthum, W. Runge, E. Heunecke, Jacob Fromm, John Jasper, Trustees. YOUNG men's SOCIETY OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. L. Gregory, President; S. M. Hill, Yice President; H. S. Hubbard, Secretary; I). H. Robins, Treasurer; Executive Committee, L. Gregory, S. M. Hill, H. S. Hubbard. FREJA SOCIETY. This society has a large hall, with stage arrangements, for amusements and social intercourse, in the western part of the city. Its officers are: Erick Asp, President; Oscar Peal, Yice President; J. H. Peterson, Secre- tary; Swan Swanson, Treasurer. BOARD OF SUPERYISORS— 1877. Rock Island, John Aster; Moline, David O. Reid; Cordova, J. Cook, Jr.; Port Byron, R. J. Boil; Coe, J. S. Dailey; Canoe Creek, George Mc- Murphy; Zuma, George C. Wake; Hampton, William R. Webster; Rural, R. D. McCreary; Coal Yalley, George HiUer; Black Hawk, Thomas Kerr; Bowling, J. P. Johnson; Edgington, James Taylor; Andalusia, John Buffum; Buffalo Prairie, John Kistler; Drury, Wm. H. Wamacks. 208 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. ROCK RIYER WATER POWER. The Rock River Water Power is located in Rock River, near its conflu- ence with the Mississippi, and some three miles from the city of Rock Island. It controls all the water of Rock River, which in volume is some three times that of the Merrimac at Lowell, according to measurement made by Mr. J. II. Harlow, of the latter place. The fall is twelve feet, and may be increased to fourteen feet. The bed and shores of the river are solid rock. The river frontage, suitable for mill sites and use of water, is one and a half miles, and may be increased to any desirable extent. It is so planned as to accommodate every mill or factoi'y with side tracks, and many of them with boats. xVll railroad advantages are available here. It is crossed daily by through trains from Rock Island to St. Louis, Chicago, New York, and all eastern and intermediate points reached by the great system of Penn- sylvania railroads. The arrangement for the accommodation of mills, with abundant yard room, is complete, and liberal inducements areoliered to secure the location of mills and lactories. Extensive coal mines are opened and worked in the river banks, at different points from one to twenty miles above the dams. By floating down in barges, the coal can be had in any quantity at from $L50 to $3.00 — the latter flgure representing the highest probable cost under any circumstances. Some idea of the magnitude and permanency of this water power may be formed by considering the extent and character of the river. Rock River rises in Lake Horican, in the State of Wisconsin, and througbout its entire length (some three hundred and twenty-flve miles) flows upon a rocky bed through a region of country abounding in lakes and living springs, which feed its tributaries and keep up a fair sup- ply of water through seasons of greatest drought. Its entire watershed has never been estimated except in approximation, but 10,000 square miles of area, with an average rainfall of thirty inches, is considered a safe estimate. Thus, while the amount of water received is very great, the flow throughout all its tributaries is so very gradual that sudden freshets are never produced, and one rainfall is seldom exhausted before another comes. The rise and fall upon the dams at Milan or Sears are scarcely ever more than three feet throuo-hout the entire year, so that no damage from freshets need ever be feared. The improvement of the water power at this place is quite recent, although its magnitude and the beauty of its surroundings, together with its eligibility for a town site, attracted the attention of speculators as early as 18b6. Here they erected one of the most magniflcent "paper cities" of that era. Had the plan been developed by practical men instead of con- trolled by speculators, their anticipated wealth might have been more than realized. Some men of excellent practical judgment were connected with the scheme, but they had not the means to carry it out, nor could the necessary capital be attracted here at that early day. But a new era is about to dawn on the lower falls of liock River. The lands which have so long been held at forbidding prices, to the exclusion of enterprise, have been recently bought up from their owners; a liberal and comprehensive charter has been obtained; the water power improved, and the lock constructed for navigation, and the ])roperty is now offered entire or in part, on very attractive terms. A flner opportunity for investment and enterprise is not offered in any part ot the world. HISTORY OF BOOK ISLAND COUNTY. 209 This immense water power is almost entirely unnsed as yet, being occupied by three flouring mills, a saw-mill, a paper-mill, cotton-mill ami the Rock Island watch factory. The latter, a line new building, is not yet in use, the question being now mooted of using it for some other branch of manufacturing industry. MILAN. ; On the south shore of Rock River stands Milan, deriving a thrifty trade with her local industries and adjacent farming country, which stretches in a boundless area towai-ds the south and east. Cheap coal and abundant water power make Milan essentially a manufacturing point. Her advant- ages in this respect are of such recent development that her population is not proportioned to the growth of Rock Island or Moline. But she is entering upon a career of prosperity, which makes her future bright with promise. IIISTOEICAL. Milan was originally called Camden, and was laid out by William Dick- son in 1843. In 1848 the name was changed to Camden Mills, on account of there being another Camden in Schuyler County. In 1870 the name was changed to Milan. The place was incorporated as a village in 1865. When white settlers flrst arrived here, the famous Sac village of Black Hawk stood on the opposite side of the river. A colony of Ivickapoos oc- cupied the south shore below the town. Where the flouring mills are now standing were rows of red cedar posts extending a considerable distance from the water's edge up the bank to where the village is situated, which are supposed to have been sheds belonging to the trading post which once existed here. In 1828, Rinnah Wells came here and settled among the Indians, who did not leave their village till 1831. Joshua Vandruff came the year following. For two or three years these pioneers and the Indians lived together, and had their friendly intercourse and their disputes and quarrels. Part of Mr. Wells' old cabin is still standing on the north side of the river. Mr. Yandruff" built near where Sears' Mill now is, and lived there till he built his house on the island which bears his name, where he died and was buried, about 1859. His remains were afterwards taken up and removed to Chippiannock Cemetery. Mr. Wells died suddenly in 1852, beiiiii" found dead in his buo-o-y on the road. William Dickson, the founder of the town, was the father of Col. John Dickson, now and for many years Justice of the Peace in Milan. He was born in Newburg, K. Y., March 27, 1783. His flither was a Captain in the Revolutionary War. His grandfather and grandmother were murdered by the Indians and Butler's Rangers in the famous Clieny Yalley massacre. After the Revolution the father of William Dickson moved to Westmore- land County, Pennsylvania, where William was brought up till the ao-e of eighteen, when he moved to a farm in Erie County, Pennsylvania, near the shore of Lake Erie. Here he was married and became quite a noted man of his time, being at one time a member of the Board of Canal Commis- sioners of the State of Pennsylvania. He raised a family of nine children seven sons and two daughters. In the spring of 1834 he visited this por- tion of Illinois on horseback, and returned home in the fall. In 1836 he returned here, and was one of the proprietors of the famous " Rock Island 210 HISTORY OF roce: island county. City" scheme. In the spring of 1837 he brought his family here and re- sided on the site of the old Sac town till 1867, when he sold to D. B. Sears, and moved to Milan, where he died, Nov. 25, 1869, Col. John Dickson was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6, 1813, and came to Milan in 1811. In this connection should be mentioned the names of James Johnston, G. W. Heflin, James Dickson, Ira L. White- head, N. D. Bradley, William Young, F. M. Young, and Daniel Pinkley — who were among the prominent old settlers. The Dickson & Brunot Flouring Mill, now owned by James John- ston, was built in 1813 by James Dickson and Felix R. Brunot. In 1816, Howard & Weeks built a saw mill just below the above. In 1818, it was converted into a flouring mill and carding machine by James Dickson and N. D. Bradley. It now belongs to James Johnson, considerable changes and improvements having been made in it. In 1813, Joshna Yandrutf and Zadoc Calbough built a saw and flour- ino- mill at the north end of the dam on Yandruff's Island. The flouring mill was struck by lightning and burnt in 1857 ; the saw mill became de- lapidated, and fell into disuse, and finally rotted down some years ago. MANUFACTUEES OF MILAN. James Johnston owns two mills (referred to above) wliich he is operat-' ing in company with his sons — the Custom Mill and the Merchant Flouring Mill. The capacity of the Merchant Mill is 100 barrels per day ; that of the Custom Mill, 400 bushels of grain daily. KOCK KrVEK PAPEK COMPANY, Organized December, 1875. Capital, $80,000. President, William H. Dart; Secretary, R. P. Dart; Superintendent, George M. Dickson. On the site of this company's mill, at the lower end of Well's Island, Holmes Hakes and William Gilmore built a saw mill in 1869, which they ceased to operate in 1871. In 1872, Holmes Hakes and George DeLand commenced a paper mill at the same site, which, in 1875, they sold to the Pock River Paper Company. This the company rebuilt and in every way improved the property, building a new dam, in 1875-6, and have now a mill employ- ino- 36 hands, with a capacity of from five to six tons of wrapping paper per day, and a capital employed of $80,000. TREMANN & GILMORE PORK PACKING HOUSE. This was established December 1, 1876. They handled during the pack- ing season last year — December, January and February — $12,000 worth of pork product. They have stored $5,000 worth of ice for cooling purjwses, with a view to utilizing the packing establishment during the summer months and supplying the local retail demand. Their products are sold chieflv in the New York, Baltimore and St. Louis markets. They are also engaged in shipping live stock, principally cattle, shipping about five car- loads a month, to the Chicago market. GENERAL BUSINESS. Besides the manufacturing interests above mentioned, Milan has two wagon shops, five blacksmith shops, three cooper shops, two agricultural HISTOEY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 211 warehouses, four dry goods stores, two drug stores, three confectionery es- tabhshments, three grocery stores, one undertaker, one furniture house, two meat markets, three boot and shoe stores, one first-class millinery store, two hardware stores, two stove and tinware establishments, two hotels, three churches, one graded school, two physicians, one police magistrate, two justices of the peace, one notary public, two harness shops, two livery stables, three carpenter shops, money order post-office, exj^ress office, one large distillery, one masonic lodge. Population 1,500. CHURCHES. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MILAN. This church was an outgrowth of the First Presbyterian Church of Rock Island. The first services were held in the mill in 1841, the first ser- mon being preached by Rev. Cyrus Dickson, D. D. An organization M^as effected in 1815, the following being among the original members: Wil- liam Dickson, Marian C. Dickson, James and Ruth Ann Dickson, Edward Plollister, Emma Hollister, Eliza Ann Dickson, Elizabeth Dickson, William and Amelia Clark, and David M. Dickson. The first church was built by William Dickson in 1816. The present church was built, at a cost of about $3,500, in the summer of 1868. Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury preached to the church occasionally from 1841 to 1817. Since him have been the following ministers in the order named: Rev. W. Williams, 1817 to 1849; Rev. W. W. Bachus, 1819 to 1851; Rev. S. T. Wilson, 1851 to 1S53; Rev. Thomas M. Chesnut, 1853 to 1858; Rev. M. Cook, 1858 to 1862; Rev. W. W. Moorhead, 1862 to 1871; Rev. M. Noerr, present pastor, since 1871. Present membership, 100; number in the Sunday-school, 200. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Rev. F. Haney first held service here as one of the stations on the Cam- den Circuit, and was followed by Rev. John Grundy, who remained two years. Preaching was first done in the school-house, till the church was built, in 1854. In 1848, the church was organized. The following were among the original members: David Kelso, Thomas Shires, John Thompson, James Thompson, Susan Brown, George W. Chaney, Mary Thompson, C. Rout- zong, and M. Shinstrum. Rev. J. Collins, present pastor. Membership, about 75, with Sunday-school of 150. GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH. Organized in 1872; church built same year; membership about 25. Xo pastor at present. LODGES. MASONIC. Eureka Lodge i\^(?. 69, A. F.&A. Jf. —William Francis, W. M.; Isaac Palmer, S. W.; Archibald Cook, J. W.; R. B. Olmsted, Secretary; John Dickson, Chaplain; T. N. Young, Treasurer; David Coon, S. D.; W. J.Wallace, J. D.; William M. Farland, T.; William Faris, M. C; John Dickson, Wm. Goldsmith, Riley Hayford, Trustees. 212 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. SCHOOL DIRECTOKS. Geoi'ge M. Dickson, President; Thomas Spencer, Secretary; David J. Cleland. MILAN TILLAGE GOVERNMENT. 1865-60. — John Dickson, President; James Johnston, F. N. Young, N. D. Bradley, G. W. Heflin, Council. 1866-67.— J. B. Davison, President; A. L. Buck, A. J. Webster, John Jones, Robert Ross, Council. L86T-68. — Samuel Blair, President; Robert Ross, James W. Whitman, Jno. B. Ferguson, Geo. P. AVebster, Council. 1868-69.— A. Owens, President; G. H. Honens, Geo. P. Webster, Geo. Whitehead, Wm. Goldsmith, Council. 1869-70.— A. Owens, President; W. T. Riggs, E. S. Clow, I. H. Honens, Thos. Kerr, Council. 1870-71.— W. T. Riggs, President; Thos. Kerr, E. S. Clow, J. G. Whitehead, Jos. S. Ferguson, Council. 1871-72. — A. Owens, President; George Clippenger, George Keeler, Silas Whitehead, Wesle^^ Fitzsimmons, Council. 1872-73. Alex. Owens, President; George Keeler, C. W. Fitzsim- mons, W. J. Wallace, Thomas Fischer, Councilmen. 1873-74. G. W. Heflin, President; W. J. Wallace, Benj.C. Fry singer, C. W. Fitzsimmons, Wm. F. Gilmore, Councilmen.. 1874-75. Alex. Owens, President; R. B. Olmsted, Warren II. Stearns, Wm. McFarland, G. P. Clippinger, Councilmen. 1875-76. Thomas Kerr, President; AVarren H. Stearns, E. G.Spencer, Jas. E. Burrowes, Wm. B. Frysinger, Councilmen. 1876-77. Thomas Kerr, President; Jas. E. Burrowes, Wm. B. Fry- singer, O. W. Davis, H. W. Haislip, Councilmen. 1877-78. Thomas Kerr, President; Jas. E. Burrowes, O. W. Davis, Archibald Cook, Thos. Johnston, Councilmen. PORT BYRON. Port Byron township embraces fractional sections 6, 7,13, 24, 25 and 36, averaging about 400 acres to each, and extends along the east bank of the Mississippi River a distance of six miles. The original village was laid out on the N. W. J of Sec. 25, but now embraces the S. W. fraction and E. -| of Sec. 25, the N. W. fraction of 36, and a portion of Sec. 24. It con- tains upwards of 1,500 inhabitants. It was laid out in the fall of 1836 by Samuel Allen, N. Belcher, and Moses Bailey, then residents, and Dr. P. Gregg, of Rock Island. Walter Phillips proved a pre-emption on the fraction, and reserved to himself the N. ^ of the fraction, and deeded one-half of his interest to Mr. George Davenport, (who was murdered in 1846) and to C. R. Bennett, of Galena. At that time there was but one log house and a small log store on the land, owned by Samuel Allen. Robert and Thomas Symes lived on the spot where the railroad depot now stands, in a log house, and kept a wood-yard for the passing boats. That fall N. Ijclcher built a frame store, and put in a general stock of goods. The PostofHce was then located at a place called Canaan, about a mile from the village, and Archibald Allen was postmaster. In the March fol- HISTOET OF ROCK ISLA.ND COUNTY. 213 lowing the office was i-emoved to Port Byron, and N. Belcher appointed postmaster, which office he still holds, and has held, at different times, since then. There was not at this time (1837) a single house in Coe township, which lies directly east, and is now one of the wealthiest towns in the county, and which does nearly all its trading at Port Byron. The same will apply to Zunva township, as this is the postoffice for about three-fourths of the people of l)otli towns. Port Byron did not seem to get ahead much for several years, as the panic of 1837 nearly proved its destruction, but it is now one of the most prosperous towns in the Northwest. In 1836 Dr. J. H. Leyford and N. Dorrance came, and are still resi- dents of tliis place. In the spring of 1837 the settlement received lai-ge accessions, and among them Silas Marshall, Geo. Moore, Warren Wilcox, and a number of young men, many of whom afterwards left. The first effort made to get a railroad established through here was in 1852, when it was proposed to build, a road from Warsaw, at the lower rapids, to Port Byron, at head of the upper rapids. This project finally failed, the citizen's losing $10,000, wdiicli they had subscribed and mostly paid. Then came the project of the Sterling & Bock Island Koad, which would have been seventeen miles shorter route to Chicago than the present road; and the C. & R. I. road made every effort to defeat it, which after sundry efforts and much maneuvering they succeeded in doing, and by this means the citizens of Port Byron were again losers of $10,000 more, for which they had, in many cases, mortgaged their farms to pay. That portion of the road lying between Port Byron and Rock Island Junction (9| miles) was completed, however, and is now owned by the Western Union Railroad Co. Since then the town has steadily increased, and its present coal, lime, and general business interests form no inconsiderable portion of that of Rock Island County. In justice to N, Belcher, it should be said that he has always been a most earnest worker for the interests of the town, and was probably more instrumental in getting the railroad project to a successful issue than any other one man, and has derived less pecuniary benefit therefrom than many others, who liave reaped a rich harvest by coming since the road was com- pleted. The writer found Mr. Belcher a man seventy-three years old, and with apparently little of worldly wealth, and still working daily in his office for his living. The business interests of Port Byron are represented variously, as will be seen in our list below : We find four dry goods stores, five groceries, three drug stores, six stove and tin dealers, two lumber yards, three masons, two harness makers, tw^o butchers, two tailors, one photographer, two jewel- ers, two saloons, one restaurant, one baker, three barbers, two dentists, one wagon maker, three blacksmiths, two furniture dealers, three draymen, one livery stable, four carpenters, four painters, two banks, three produce and stock dealers, two dealers in agricultural implements. A large amount of grain and stock is shipped daily; Messrs. Rogers & Son probably doing the greater portion of it, although Smith S:, Wainwright do a good business. The shipment of lime from this point is estimated as high as 100,000 barrels per annum. The bulk of the coal business is done by Mr. T. Williams, whose in- vestment in coal and coal lands probably exceeds $100,000, all within a radius of five miles of Port Byron. The principal works are located at 214 . HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. Rapids City, two miles below the town, from which the boats are supplied. Messrs. Gilchrist & Co. also have an extensive coal bank at Rapids City. VILLAGE INCOKPOKATION. The village was incorporated in 1876, and the following year the gen- tlemen whose names we give below were elected its town ofificers : Geo. D. Moore, Geo. McNeal, James W. Simonson, Jesse Maxwell, T. J. Zeigler, F. S. Gates, Trustees; E. H. Hunt, Police Magistrate; D. J. Chinn, Village Clerk; Enos Blinn, Village Marshal; Geo. D. Moore, President of Board. SCHOOLS. An unusual interest is taken in the schools at this place, but our space will scarcely allow as extended notice as they deserve. One school-honse alone cost 111,000, with Mr. J. H. Southwell as Principal; Miss Sadie El- lingham is in charge of the intermediate department, and Miss Lizzie Sheppard of the primary. Another new school house is in process of con- struction, wdiich, when finished, will place Port Byron in possession of educational advantages excelled by few towns in the state. PHILO LODGE A. F. A. M. Wilson Fleming, W. M.; Thos. Jennings, S. W.; Wm. Bryant, J.W.; J. C. Wainwright, Treasurer; Jno. Shafer, Secretary; James Kowe, S. D. ; Alex Zeigler, J. D.; John Beal, and John Morgan, Stewards; J. G. Wil- liams, Tyler. I. o. o. F. Fort Byron Lodge '^o. 624.-0. J. Morris, ]N". G. ; F. E. Rogers, W. G.; E. M. Rogers, Rec. Secretary; J. W. Morgan, Per. Secretary; David Zeigler, Treasurer. Sixty members. CHUKCH HISTORY. On the 2d day of September, 1849, a few citizens of Port Byron and vicinity, believing it to be their duty, and wishing to enjoy the privilege of divine worship, organized a Congregational church under the care of Rev. A. L. Bullen, a Home Missionary; they were William C. Pearsoll, Jesse Maxwell, Isaac Hollister, Martha Hollister, Mrs. W. C. Pearsoll, Mrs. A. N. Maxwell, jMrs. C. Mulhollen, Mrs. Robert Hilton, and Martha Jennings. Mrs. Hilton and Mrs. Mulhollen are dead; all tlie others are still living and connected with the church, with the exception of Mrs. Jennings, who now resides near Galena, in this state. They held their first meeting in the old brick school-house now standing opposite the present church building, where they continued to hold their meetings until 1855. In the year 1854 the foundations for a meeting-house were laid, and the house, surmounted with a spire and bell of five hundred pounds weight was finished in the fall ot 1855, The church is situated on Out-lot No. 21, in section 25, on the east side of High Street, commanding a full view of the Mississippi River, and was built under the pastorate of the Rev. William Porter, at a cost of about $2,700. The pastors have been Rev. A. L. Bullen from April 10, HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY, 21 5 1850, to SeptemberlS, 1850; Eev. William Thompson from October 6, 1850 to May 3, 1852; Rev. William Porter from May, 1854, to May, 1860; Rev. Mr. Miles in 1861; and Rev. Aimer Harper from September, 1861, to present time. It is believed they are all living but Rev. W. Thompson, who was drowned in endeavoring to cross the Meredosia in the spring of 1852 while on his missionary duty. The church has flourished with vary- ing success through the past twenty-nine years of its existence, with a grad- ual but healthy increase of members up to this time. The past winter a large number has been added on profession, thirty-two at one time, and there is now one hundred and thirty communicants on the chui'ch books. The number of children in the Sabbath School are one hundred, and the interest increasing. The M. E. Church was organized in 1836, with a membership of some six or eight persons, among whom were Archibald Allen, Candace Allen, J. H. Lyford and wife, Jno. Mitchell and wife. The earliest meetings were held in a log cabin, but the church was built some years later, at an expense of $3,000. The present membership is one hundred and twenty-five, with a Sunday School of about seventy-five scholars. COAL YALLEY. The Township, as now organized, contains less than twelve sections of land; originally it comprised one and one-half townships. Rural Township was set oil* in 18T1. Latterly nearly six sections were detached from it and joined to Black Hawk. William and Charles Bailey, brothers, were the first settlers, and built the first house within its present limits as now organized. Geo. E. Wash- burn is thought to be the second permanent settler. The coal fields in and around the village of Coal Yalley attracted many speculators, not many settling down to business until the railroad was built. Thos. Lees, Geo. E. Washburn, Wm. Bailey, Chas. Bailey, Frederic Fittell, and Abe Edwards, comprised the full list of supporters of the first school taught, by Mr. Doyle, from Milan, in the year 1854, in a small house owned by Thos. Lees. Mr. A. M. Nichols taught the first district school. The first church service held in the town was by Rev. A. A. Rogers, in store building now owned by R. Lee. Mr. Geo. E. Washburn was the first to marry. The first white child born within its limits was the son of Charles Bailey. Wm. Bailey and William Boyle opened the first store in the village, and Thomas T. Jones, the first Postmaster, was appointed in 1857. SCHOOLS. Until the railroad was built, the schools were in a primitive condition, since which time the growth has been very fair. The district now has two very good buildings, with seating capacity of 320 and an average attend- ance of about 300. Mr. Wm. A. Kiamer has been a regular teacher for twelve years. Jno. B. McFarland is now acting as Principal. The build- ings stand nearly joined together, and contain five rooms, each having a competent teacher. 216 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. CHURCHES. The M. E. Chnrcli was built in the year of 1S6!). Abel Curtis, L. M. Pinkley, Wm. Pi'att, and M. Bollnian, were Trustees. This church was (piite strong in numbers, and generally well supported, until the organiza- tion of the Primitive Methodist, in the year of 1808. Its first regular ap- pointed preacher was liev. Mr. Sheldon, for two years; second was Rev. Mr. Wesley, two years; third was Rev. Mr. Bartlett, one year; fourth was Rev. Mr. Pundy, two years; fifth was Rev. Mr. Morey, two years; sixth was Rev. Mr. lloaglin, one year; seventh was Rev. Mr. Head, one year; eighth was Rev. Mr. John Palmer, two years; ninth was Rev. Mr. Shear- man, one year; tenth was Rev. Mr. Rowe, one year. The past two years have had no preacher a])pointed. The Welsh Baptist Church was organized January 11, 18G6, under the supervision of Rev. T. M. Matthews. Among its first members were: R. Benjamin and wife, D. Prosser and wife, H. Hill, D. Powell and wife, and Mary Davis. David Prosser was elected Clerk; R. Benjamin, Treasurer; David Powell and Richard Benjamin, Deacons. Rev. T. M. Matthews re- ceived a unanimous call to the pastorate, and remained with this small body of church members till 1869 or 1870. A very respectable house of wor- ship was built and paid for under his ministerial care. Soon after the church organization, in 1866, a Sabbath-school class was enlisted under R. Benjamin as Superintendent; subsequently Rev. T. M. Matthews was chosen Superintendent; the third Superintendent was Edward Hugh; the fourth Superintendent being Richard Benjamin; and the school now con- tains about 50 scholars with a very regular attendance. Rev. David Mor- gan is now officiating as pastor to this small body of attentive worshipers. The Welsh Congregational Church was organized in 1857, by the Rev. John L. Richards — the deacons were Rees Jones and Wm. Williams — with a membership of about 15. Meetings were first held at the house of Mrs. Sarah Williams. The second regular minister was Rev. C. D. Davis; the third was Rev. O. Owens; the fourth was Rev. T. G. Jones. In the year of 1862 was built a house of worship costing about $1,000. The present membership is 25. Have regular preaching once a month. The Sabbath- school is well sustained throughout the year, and numbers about 50. The Roman Catholic residents of this place, previous to the year of 1875, were connected with Rock Island Mission. In 1870, they had com- pleted a church, at a cost of al)Out $2,000, which was formally opened for worship by Rev. Father Roles, under whose supervision the building was erected. It was in charge i'or some time afterwards of the Rev. Dr. Liglit- ner. In 1875, Right Rev. Bishop Foley appointed Rev, Father Grere to this mission and that of Moline. The congregation comprises about 50 families. The Presbyterian Church was organized in 1867, with John Barton, Albert Owens, Frederic Freeburg, Hugh Caughey and Robert Lee, as Trustees. Dr. Martin and L. Evans were elected Elders. In the following season Wm. A. Kramer was added to the list of Elders. The membership numbered 25. A church was built the same year, costing about $2,500. Rev. J. S. McClung was at the organization, and was the first stated sup- ply; Rev. M. Noerr being the second; Rev. L. Q. Adams was the third; Rev. M. Gordon being the fourth. In the year 1875 Rev. M. Noerr re- turned, and still ofiiciates as supply. A Sunday-school was early organized HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 217 after tlie buikling of the cliurcli, and now contains 100 scholars, with an av- erage attendance of 75. Tlie Primitive Metliodists were organized in 1808. Giles Ilndson, Joseph Wearinouth, liobert Wilson, George Wilson, and John Hanson, Si-., were among its early members. A church was erected in 1869, costing about $2,000. The Trustees were Giles Hudson, John Hanson, and Thos. Glemont. The present membership is about 50. The Sunday-school num- bers about 75, with a very good attendance. The first preacher was Rev. Clhas. Dawson, who came from Kewanee once a month; the second was Tlev. Francis Nicholson; the third was Rev. M. McPhail, two years, and then located in the town; the fourth was Rev. Robert Reed, its present pas- tor, and being the only resident preacher in the place. LODGES. MASONIC. Valley Lodge No. 547.— S. B. Thomas, W. M.; Thos. Glendening, S. W.; David Lyons, J. W.; Arny Hilher, S. D.; Maxwell Lyons, J.^D.; George Ilillier, J. S. ; Josiah Scott, S. S. ; Robert Patterson, T. Meet monthly, Friday, on or before the full of the moon. ODD FELLOWS. Coal Valley Lodge No. SOL— Matthew G. Bedford, N. G.; Thos. Glendening, Y. G. ; Jerry Lees, R. S.; Archer Hodge, P. S. ; John Lees, T. ; Wm. Haddick, R. S. to N. G.; Richard J. Hughs,' L. S. to N. G.; George Hillier, Sr., R. S. to Y. G.; Edwin Twomly, L. S. to Y. G.; Robert Daviso^i, Warden; W. A. Kramer, Conductor; James McMeeken, R. S. S. S. ; Swan P. Johnson, L. S. S. S.; Lewis Stafford, I. G.; John P. Price, O. G. Meet every Wednesday evening. ANCIENT ORDER OF A. O. OF U. W. Enterprise Lodge No. L7. — Wm. S. Bailey, P. M. W. ; James Clegg, M. W.; Wm. Christy, G. F.; E. Mulligan, O.; Benj. Cook, Recorder; j'as. Henry, Financier; John T. Hass, Receiver; Geo. Kane, G. W.; Wm. Mey- ers, 1. W. ; Karl Martin, O. AV. Meet weekly on Tuesday evening. DRUIDS. Eureka Grove No. 34, U. A. O.B., Coal F«%/.— PastN. A., Robert Davidson; N, A., Thos. Houghfield; Y. A., Harman Nitz; S., John Ran- son; T., Wm. Giesler. COAL YALLEY YILLAGE ELECTION. Tuesday, April 17, 1877. For Trustees: Roberth Haddick, Alfred Haigh, Thomas Phillips, Fred. Freeberg, Robert McQuoid, Charles Huber. For Village Clerk: John Reay. For Police Magistrate: Otto Leobner. This ticket was elected. 218 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. KUEAL TOWNSHIP. The first settlers of Rural, which formerly formed part of Ooal Valley Township, were Thomas and David Good low, brothers, who built the first house, on Section 29,John Farlow being the second, from Pre-emption Town- ship, at which place he was the first settler ; he built the second house, on Section 30, in this town. The first child born was a son of John Farlow, in 1839. The first sermon preached was by Joseph Jones, a Baptist, in 1839. The first marriage was that of David Goodlow and Nancy Farlow, who now reside in Oregon. Before the year 1840 the following persons came to this town : A. L. and A. N. Sayre, J. M. Wilson, Capt. J. A. Jordon and Daniel Yalentine. Capt. Jordon and Mr. Valentine lived just over the line in Pre-emption, but most of their land being in Rural, they finally built in this town. The first school was taught by Seth Trego, in a private house. The first school house was built in 1846, by contributions from the follow- ing persons : Capt, J. A. Jordon, Albert N., Alonzo S. and M. Sayre, J. M. Wilson, Daniel Yalentine and William Crist. These persons also contrib- uted money to secure the first teacher, Mr. Shedd. John Farlow, while talking with Joseph Yersal, with no apparent dis- ease or ailment, died in 184G, without a struggle. A man generally knowm as "Wild-cat Moore," in the year 1842, in this town, pursued a catamount, on horseback, overtook him in the brush, and (without a weapon of any kind,) leaped from his horse, taking his buffalo- robe before him, sprang upon the catamount, which was a very large one, crushed him to the earth and succeeded in killing him, without receiving a wound, which act gave him the above name. After this feat, he caught a wolf in his hands and choked him to death, receiving numerous wounds. Rural was set off from Coal Yalley Township and organized in 1871. Andrew Donaldson w^as elected its first Supervisor, CHURCHES. The first religious organization in the township was in the year 185 2 by the following persons: David Campbell and Jane, his wife, Franci, Bailey and wife, Miss Jane Patterson, Jas. Donon, Sr., and wife, Jas. Donons Jr., and wife, John Donon, Robert Bailey and wife, and John McLain. This organization was called Flomestead United Presbyterian ; full mem- bership was fifteen at organization. May 6th. Rev. Wm. Oburn, as a mis- sionary, jjreached to this congregation, which was under the inspecti(»n of the Associate Presbytery of Iowa till 1854. July 18, 1852, he adminis- tered the ordinance of baptism in this congregation, to Susanna, daughter of James and Nancy Donon, she being the first person receiving this ordi- nance in the church. The first regular preacher was Rev. A. A. Rogers, who was ordained and installed Aug. 21, 1855, membership then number- ing forty-five. In the year 1858, the Associate and Associate Reformed Churches having united. Homestead Church came within the bounds of the United Presbytery of Monmouth. In this year Rev. A. A. Rogers was released. In 1859 Rev. William Cook Avas ordained and installed. Mr. Cook was released in the year 1870. In 1872 Rev. R. S. Campbell was in- stalled as pastor and still continues to hold forth very acceptably. The time intervening between regular pastors, preaching has been supplied by the Presbytery of Rock Island, to which the Homestead Church MOUNC HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 221 now belongs. This church built a substantial house in 1855, costing about $1,400. They also have a parsonage, costing about $1,100, completed in 1870. The first elders were David Campbell and James Donon, Sr. Pres- ent Board of Trustees are John C. Bailey, James McA\^liinney, William Beatty, Daniel Gi-ant and David Warwick. Present elders are Thomas Ferguson, John Caughey and J. C. Bailey. Sabbath-school was organized in this church in 1856; it is now kept up regularly each week throughout the year, numbering between sixty and seventy. Present membership, seventy-one. The ijeulah Presbyterian Church is located on Section 11 ; was organ- ized Aug. 22, 1854. The meetings were originally held in the Baile}' School House, on Sec. 2. Francis C. Killing, James Doiuddson and John Mc- Candless were the original trustees. House was built in 1859, costing about $1,600. The original members were Margaret and Elizabeth Gordon, John Farrar and Phoebe, his wife, Henry Brown, Mary A. Edwards, Alex- ander Gordon, James Gordon, Maria Gordon, Francis Killing, Jane Killing, and William F. Brown. First pastors were Kev. Thos. M. Chestnut, Kev. Leavenworth, Rev. Jacob Coon, Rev. W. W. Morehead, Rev. William Mc- Clurg, Rev. Moses Noes, Rev. Henry M. Fisk, Rev. David B. Gordon. Rev. Moses Noes has returned and is now -their pastor. Present member- ship now numbers forty-five communicants. Sabbath-school is kept up throughout the summer only, containing about eighty pupils, CORDOYA. This town lies well up on the bluffs and commands one of the finest views on the Mississippi River, which stretches away in both directions un- til lost by its windings, which at this })oint are rather abrupt a short dis- tance both above and below the town. The earliest settler of this place was one Mr. East, who built a log cabin in 1836; also John Marshall and family, Dr. Thomas Baker, Ami R, Rathbun, Theodore and John Butcher all came the same year. Theodore Butcher is the only one now living of those who came in 1836. William and George Marshall, J. L. , Jonathan and K. S. Cool, and Joseph R. Sexton came in 1838. The town was laid out in 1837 by Jolm Marshall and Dr. Thomas Baker, and the first frame houses were built the following year by these gentlemen ; the one by Dr. Baker is still standing, but has been added to and rebuilt until scarcelv a vestia^e of the original remains that is recofi^niza- l)le. The first school was taught by Dr. Baker in his own house, where he instructed, in a primitive way, his own children together with those of his neighbors. Although Cordova has never risen to very great prominence, the traveler is impressed at once with its evident thrift and its indications of prosperity. It now contains four general stores, one drug store, one wagon manufactory, by T. Karr & Co., one agricultural implement ware- house, and two saddlery shops, two doctors, one preacher, and three church- es. The principal product of this locality being corn, very large shipments are made which principally go to Milwaukee. This interest is largely represented by H. W. Rathbun and Wm. G. Marshall, whose extensive corn cribs strike the eye of a stranger at once, whether he approach the town by river or road. The traflac in lime at this point is very extensive, and is 15 222 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. principally carried on by J. Q. Wynkoop, who runs four kilns and furnishes employment to a lai'ge number of men. The one object of special pride to which the residents direct attention is their fine graded school, which numbers upwards of three hundred scholars, all under the supervision of a very efficient Principal, Mr. F. M. McKay. CHURCH HISTORY. The Baptist Church organized December 28, 1843, held its first meet- ing at Cordova under the supervision of Rev. J. IST. Seely, with a nieml)er- ship of sixteen, of whom J. R. Sexton, Mahala Sexton, J. L. and Margaret Cool, A. S. and Mary A. Ege are still connected with the church. Their first church was built in 1844 but in 1858 a more modern structure was erected at a cost of $8,000. The pastors have been Rev. Chas. E. Browne who served one year. Rev. Wm. Rutledge five years. Rev. F. Ketchum two years. Rev. N. J. Norton one and one-half years, until he died, Rev. Asa Prescott four and one-half years. Rev, J. N. Seeley one year, Rev. J. D. Cole, D.D., four years. Rev. T. G. McLean three years. Rev. E. N. Elton, the present pastor, has been with the church four years, April 1, 1877. The Sunday School numbers one hundred and fifty. The Rev. H. C. First, of Plainfield, Ills., was converted and baptized here, and Bro. Chas. Ege, a licentiate of this church, is pursuing his studies at the Chicago University. Cordova Lodges, MASONIC. Cordova Lodge No. 543.— R. C. Cool, W. M.; L. Pyle, S. W.; AVm. Haney, J. W. ; J. K. Glasscock, Secretary; A. Bolinger, Treasurer. Or- ganized 1865. Membership twenty-seven. A. o. u. w. J ere Bryan, P. M. W.; Robt. Johston, M. W.; W. D. Webster, Recorder; A. Bolinger, Receiver; Howard Myers, Financier. Organized May 11, 1877. Membership thirty-eight. EDGINGTON TOWNSHIP. This township is mostly a beautifully undulating and level prairie, well drained to the west, north and east. The prairie soil is a black alluvium of remarkable fertility, varying in depth from eight inches to three feet. In the northern part the land is more rolling, where it is drained by ravines, leadingthe surplus water to the Mississippi. These low hills werecovered, formerly, with a heavy growth of large trees, but now only about half the area is covered and that mostly by a thick growth of young timber. The soil is a yellowish clay, mixed with the black alluvium, in which the former predominates in most localities. The southwest and east is also rolling, the former being drained by Copperas Creek into the Missis- sippi, and the latter by Mill Creek into Rock River at Milan. Among these hills are numerous springs, most of which furnish an abundant and never-failing su})ply of good water. A good supply of well water can be ob- tained in most all parts of the township at about an average depth of HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 223 twenty feet, but where the land is I'ollino^ it is often necessary to «^o much deeper. A good supply of stone for building ])nrposes is obtained mostly in the northern part of the township; it is mostly lime and sand stone. In this locality there is an extensive deposit of sand ot a superior quality for the manufacture of glass. It is now being taken out of the land owned by M. L. T. Sturgeon. This range of bank sand is remarkably pure, and one of the deepest in the State. It extends in a southwestern and northeast- ern direction through sections 4 and 5. If the people of Andalusia and Edgington fully develop this and other resources of their portion of the county, it is very probable at no distant day they will have extensiv^e glass works at Andalusia or some other convenient place. This sand is now being used elsewhere for the manufacture of glass of an excellent quality. People are aware that settlements and commerce have gone much in ad- vance of manufacturing, and that the era of skilled labor has come to this country, once called "the for west,'' to accomplish greater progress than can be conceived by the most vivid imagination of tlie present generation. The first settlers — James Robison, Joseph Dunlap, Daniel Edgington and John Edgington, now of Buffalo Prairie — came here in the spring of 1834. Like most early settlers, they located near the timber. The terribly severe and memorable winter of 183 1-2, and a desire to be near an abundant supply of fuel and fencing, had much influence in the matter of choosing a location. Daniel Edgington, after selecting and entering lands, returned to Steu- benville, Ohio, for his family, and moved here the following spring. John Edgington remained here, entered land, improved it and built a house, on which farm he still resides. Early in the summer of 1834 James liobison built a log house, and broke the first prairie in the settlement. In June he returned to Warren County, and moved his family here in the fall. During the summer of 1834 Joseph Dunlap built for himself a double log house on Section 5, near the woods. This cabin has been moved, and is now on Section 16 — land owned by John I. Brown. In this cabin the Pres- l)vterian Church of Edo-ino-ton was or2:anized in 1837. It was here where the early settlers and their families met. with the unaffected manners and free spirit of the frontiersman to worship God according to the dictates of their own consciences. After entering lands for other ])arties and completing his house, Mr. Dunlap returned to Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, and moved his family here the following spring — 1835 — with whom Daniel Edgington and family, Geo. W. Kell and Henry Eberhart and family came and settled in this vicinity. Charles Eberhart and family came to the set- tlement in the fall of that year. The last two named gentlemen and their families came from New Jersey. This same fall the Titteringtons — John and family, Moses and Charles — came from Ohio; and in the spring of 1836 Bernet McjS^utt and family, of Ohio, and .William Snell and family, from Mississi])pi in the tall, also located in the neighl)orliood. These pioneers formed the nucleus of the first settlement in this part of the county,which was generall^^ known as the Dunlap settlement. In the fall of 1836 Daniel Montgomery, a brother of Pev. John Montgomery, well known to the early settlers, located out on the prairie on Section 26, where his sons, Robert and Daniel, now reside. He was soon followed by Alexander Hazlett and family, W. D. Hat- ton, and later by Parley Laflin and family, Joseph Asquith and family, and others ^\•ho formed the first settlement on the prairie. In 1838 the popu- 224 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAJJD COUNTY. lation increased by the coming of tlie Parmenters — George, Allen, Lorenzo and Setli; H. H. Parks, A. J. Webster and Timothy Button. But as late as 1850 lands in the southeastern part of the township were very cheap. The thriving village of Peynolds, a station on the Pock Island & Mercer County Railroad, is being l3uilt on land which, at that time, was purchased for a little more that -^1 per acre. These lauds, now improved, are worth about $60 per acre. Soon after this settlement was made James Taylor and family settled in the northeastern part, on Section 12. He had no neighbors for two or three years, after which the Pleasant — now Taylor — Pidge settlement filled up gradually. He was visited several times by squads of Indians, who fre- quented the settlements while on hunting excursions from the Iowa side of the river. Numerous deer, often seen in herds of fifteen or twenty, and many other wild animals, which were in the timber on the hilly lands close by, was undoubtedly one of the principal causes which induced the Indians to come to this locality. The prairie on fire, and the Indians, were often the most exciting theme of discussion among these pioneers. Although the Plack Hawk war had cowed these Indians to a con- siderable extent, yet their presence in the settlements was the cause of fre- quent alarm and annoyance by setting fires, stealing horses, killing stock and intruding upon the settlers for the purpose of begging. The early settlers had few luxuries except venison, wild turkey, quails, prairie hens, ducks and other game, and crab apples, wild plums, berries and honey. They suffered many privations, attributable to low prices, great dis- tance from market and points at which they could get milling done, the slow modes of travel by ox teams, the lack of conveniences and tlie generally unimproved condition of the country . They went to Hendersonville, Knox County, to mill, a distance of about forty -five miles. It took from one to three weeks to make the trip, as very often parties were waiting there to have grinding clone. At this time many of the people manufactured much of their bread- stnfis by pulverizing grain in iron kettles and hominy blocks, some using for that purpose a spring pole, attached horizontally to one ot the beams of the upper floor in the house, to which was suspended a stick of wood about four or five feet long, having a strong iron ring on the lower end within which an iron wedge was inserted The springing force of the pole equal- ized the action of this machine, so that the operator could pound out three grades of meal, the fine for bread, the second for mush and the very coarse for hominy. This was done mostly in the evening, as the wedges were often used during the day for splitting rails. Iron wedges were also used by hand to accomplish the same purpose. In the fall, when the corn was ripe enough to make what are called "roasting ears," this soft corn was grated to a pulpy batter, out of which, it is said, excellent cakes were made. When the corn grew too hard for this roasting or boiling, it was sometimes soaked and then grated for the same purpose; also, when the corn was dry and hard, a rude plane was used to shave the corn on the ear into hominy, and cakes were spread upon a board and baked in front of the fire in the "fire place." Mr. Joseph Duidap built a grist mill which, although constructed in a very primitive manner, was a great helj) to this settlement. The burrs of this mill were made from a granite boulder, the lower one, HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 225 to which was attached an iron shaft and pnlley, was driven by a horse power, consisting of a heavy, upright shaft of timber, about twenty inclies in diam- eter and eiglit feet long, held in position at the top by a large cross-beam resting upon crotches between two oak trees, and the lower end by a log on the ground, in which it revolved. Arms projected from this shaft like the spokes of a wheel, and within their circle a horse hitched to one of them drove the mill by means of a very long raw-hide band passing round tho mill pulley and the arms near their outer ends. This mill was in a cabin six- teen feet square, near the horse power. Its capacity for grinding was about fifty bushels of corn, wheat or buckwheat per day. The bolting was done by hand wnth a hair sieve when an extra (piality was desired; but most people used it as graham flour. No toll was taken; the patrons of the mill hitched on their own horses to do their grinding. In the winter people brought grists to this mill from the Iowa side of the river, which they could then cross on the ice. After milling at Hendersonville awhile they went to mill in the Weth- erstield Colony, then to Drury'sMill on Copperas Creek, a distance of sixteen miles; sul)sequently to Miller's Mill, on Edwards River, and at present they e:et their millino; done at Milan. Building lumber could be purchased at distant points, but for obvious reasons they utilized the woods for building log houses. Boards, shingles, etc., were split out and dressed hj hand. The lower floors in some instances were made of split logs, hewed for that purpose, called puncheons. Some brought a few window frames with them. Thus they accom- plished their building with the aid of the neighbors who came from many miles around to the "r«^sm^s,"at which there was no small degree of hilar- ity and generosity. At this time trade was divided between St. Louis, the village of Chi- cago and other distant markets. Occasionally a few loads of wheat were hauled to Chicago and sold at 40 to 45 cents per bushel, requiring from fourteen to twenty days to make the "round trip." Two or three years later — about 1837, they did most of their trading at Muscatine and Hock Island, but little cash exchanged hands. It was generally understood that the farmer should have cash enough to pay his taxes and the ferriage of his produce across the river; the rest was taken in trade. Wheat often sold at twenty-five cents and corn at eiglit cents per bush- el, and sometimes as low as six and one-quarter cents per bushel. Pork sometimes as low as seventy-five cents })er hundred weight dressed. One farmer computed the cost of living for himself and wife per week at seventy-five cents. This was during one year when the prices of produce were very low. Mr. Wm. Miller, of Bowling Township, in the fall ot 1846, bought two hundred pounds of pork for $3. The person of whom he bought, sold that year about one hundred hogs from time to time, and took his pay in trade excepting $3 in cash, with which he paid his taxes on one hundred and sixty acres of land. This same gentleman also bought a yoke of cattle, one cow, a hog and seven pigs and two dozen chickens all for $50; also, had two hundred bushels of corn put in the crib for $12.50. He and his family, consisting of his wife and four children, were boarded at $3 per week for about one month. Another gentleman, who had recently come to the county, while at Rock Island in 1842, was solicited to hire out and take beef at one and one- half cents per pound in part payment, which he did, the wages agreed upon 226 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. per day being fifty cents. This man, after he commenced farming for liim- self, sold good winter wheat at twenty-eight cents per bushel at the Milan Mills, half cash. Calico was then thirty cents per yard. The first marriage ceremony was performed by Daniel Edgington, in October, 1836; the parties were Mr. John P. Cooper and Miss Mina Pace, now of Iowa. James Edgington was the first white child born in the set- tlement. He now resides abont three miles sonth of the Village of Edg- ington. This township was organized on April Ttli, 1857. The first Super- visor was James Baker; Town Clerk, J. W. Lloyd; Assessor, Caleb (Car- penter; Collector, William B. Bruner; Overseer of the Poor, Solomon Bruner; Justices of the Peace, Timothy Dutton and Robert Candor; Poad Commissioners, William Wait, Jabez Cobeldick, and X. S. Sorter; Consta- bles, J. F. Rand and James Gardner. The following gentlemen have held the ofiice of Supei-visor: J. W. Lloyd, 1861-4; William Wait, 1864-6; John G. Parmenter, 1866-7 1 Willian Wait again in 1867-8; Daniel Edg- ington, in 1868-9; William B. Bruner, in 1869; James Baker, in 1870, and • again in 1871, but being reuioved by death, Abraham Crabb served by ap- pointment in 1871-2; Cyrus Conkling was elected in 1872; John G. Par- menter again in 1873-4; Charles Titterington in 1875; John G. Parmen- ter again in 1876. The following gentlemen have held the ofiice of Town Clerk: John Wood, in 1860; J. W. Lloyd, by appointment, I. T. AValker, in 1861-2; not serving in 1862 Timothy Dutton was appointed, and in 1863 elected, and held the ofiice until the year 1877. The present ofiicers are James Taylor, Supervisor and Assessor; Eli C. Cavitt, Town Clerk; Chas. T. Sea ver," Collector; Eh C. Cavitt, William Wait, and William F. Craw- ford, Coraraissiouers of Highways; Justices of the Peace, elected, are Eli C. Cavett and Charles Walker; Lester D. Mudge, Eli C. Cavett, and John Hubbard, SchoorTrustees. The M. E. Church of Edgington, "Zion," is located about one mile and three-quarters east of the Village of Edgington. The earliest meet- ings were held in 1836-40, at the residence of Charles Eberhart — a log- house, which stood abont one-half mile north-west of the location of the present house of worship. Rev. Mr. James was the first minister; he was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Smith, Rev. Mr. Jordan, and Rev. Asa McMurtrie. These ministers were at this time doing missionary work. Subsequently their meetings were held at the school house in Dist. No. 1. A three days' revival meeting was held in Joseph Dunlap's barn, previous to the oi'gani- zation of the Class, which was accomplished in June, 1843, while the meet- ings were being held in the school house. At the organization of the Society, there was a membership of about fifteen communicants. H. H. Parks was the first class-leader. The members, as near as can be de- termined, were : H. H. Parks, Martha Parks, Charles Eberhart, Ann Eberhart, Thomas Titterington, Charles Titterington, Andrew J. Webster, Elizabeth Webster, Monroe Webster, Olive Webster, Christian Eberhart, Al)igail Eberhart, Ezekiel Webster, Laura Webster, and Charles AVebster. A meeting was called at the Center school house on March 8th, 1854, for the purpose of devising means to build a suitable meeting honse. At this meeting, John Wood, J. D.Taylor, H. II. Parks, S. P. Webster, W. B. Bruner, Chai'Ies Titterington, and C. Webster were appointed a l^oard of Trustees, who also discharged the duties of a Building Committee, and erect- ed the present house of worship during that year. The cost of this building, including some improvements, is estimated at about $2,400. At this time HISTOET OF BOOK' ISLAND COUNTY. 22T Rev. Wm. Bell was pastor in charge, and the society contained abont eighty members. John Luccock was Presiding Elder. The dedication services were held in February, 1855, and the sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr. Bowles, of Chicago. The pastors whose services this church has enjoyed since its early his- tory are numerous, and deserving more than a mere mention, which is pre- cluded by the brevity of this historical sketch. Rev. Parmenis Smith, of Ohio, is the present "Pastor, and F. M. Chaifee the Presiding Elder; Charles Titterington, M. L. T. Sturgeon, William F. Crawford, William B. Bruncr, Samuel Roose, and Joseph Asquith are Trustees, and, as well as all other official members, they are good and efficient in the discharge of their duties. The Baptist Church of Edgington Township, organized on August lOtli, lSi6, has enjoyed a most remarkable history, and extensive religious influ- ence ; sustaining at one time ministerial services at no less than six sta- tions, and acquired a membership of five hundred and fifty-five in the aggregate, of whom three hundred and thirty were received by bajitism, one hundred and fifty by letter, and seventy-five by experience. From this Central Church, three others — the Baptist Church at Antioch, in the town- ship of Duncan, Mercer County, in 1866 ; another — the Hamlet Baptist Church, in Perryton Township ; and the Andalusia Church, located in the village of Andalusia in 1867, assumed separate organizations. The meet- ing at which this church was organized was held in Mr. Geo. Parmenters' barn, where the village of Edgington is now located. The congregation, when organized, consisted of seven members. The success of this church is in marked contrast with its organization. Subsequently their meetings were held in a log school-house, and later in a frame school-house, both of which stood whei-e the present school building of Dist. l^o. 3, known as the Centre school-house, now stands. Rev. Mr, Brabrooks, of Davenport, preached the sermon at the organization of the church, and Rev. Mr. Clark, of Mercer Co., was the first regular minister, and preached about every month until 181:8. The congregation, when organized, consisted of seven members. Rev. Mr. Clark was succeeded by Rev. Charles E. Tinker from 1848 to 1850. Rev, A. G. Eberhart took charge in 1851 ; this year a meet- ing was held to devise means by which to provide a suitable meeting-house, and Joseph Seaver, Henry Cline, and Elder Eberhart were appointed a building committee, and during the summer of 185 — they erected the present church building, at a cost of $2,000, including labor, most of which was provided within the means of the church. Rev. A. G. Eberhart's pas- torate continued into 1853. He was succeeded by Rev. P. Watts in 1854-5, Rev. W. Whitehead in 1856, Rev. John Cummings 1857-8, Rev. O. T. Conger 1859-67, Rev. J. C. Post in 1868, Rev. J, M. Titterington in 1869, Rev. Samuel D. Ross 1871-2, Rev. Mr. Wylie in 1873, Rev, Ansel Post 1874, son of Rev. J. C. Post, preached a few months in 1875. The present pastor. Rev. T. A. Williams, was born in Gibralter, April 21, 1823, where his father was a soldier in a corps of sappers and miners in the British service until :^he was soon afterwards killed; the family then removed to England. Mr. Williams was early brought to a knowledge of the truth, and commenced ministerial services at the age of seventeen years, in Soiith Devon. He was educated for the ministry at Houghton, Huntingdon- shire. He was ordained as pastor over his first charge at Haddenham, Cam- bridgeshire, in 1859, remaining six years; he was then called to the Baptist Church at Swatfham, in I^orfolk, in 1865, for seven years. His two last 228 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. years in England were spent as pastor of the Baptist Clmrch at Uxbridge, near London. On March 11, 1847, he married Miss Hepzibah Hajman, of Dartmouth, England. He has one son, Thos. A., and two daughters, Charlotte E. and Mary A., living, and three children dead. He came to this country in 1874, and settled as the pastor of the Baptist Church at La Salle, in June of that year, and in 1875 came to his present charge, having preached the gospel continuously for twenty-seven years. Wm. Cline was the first deacon. The present deacons are Jos. Seaver, Stephen Brayton, Jno. Spickler. The trustees are Jos. Seaver, Lorenzo Parmenter, Dan. Bopes,Jno. Spickler, and Elijah Batenian. The following ministers were ordained by the church : Bev. O. T. Conger in 1859, Rev. J. M. Titterington 1869, Bev. E. N. Elton 1869, now pastor of the Cordova Baptist Church, and Rev. Ansel Post 1875, now pastor of the Baptist Church at Victor, Iowa. The present membership is fifty-four. A comfortable parsonage was built in 1863, at a cost of about $500, on a lot bought for that purpose for ^200. The parsonage and church building are located near the Centre school- house, Dist. jS^o. 3. East of the village of Edgington, for several years after the organization of this church, a LTnion Sabbath School was kept up by the friends of the various churches; and subsequently in 1852 a Baptist Sab- bath School was organized. This school was well provided with such papers as ''The Child at Home," and "The Sabbath School Banner.'' During re- cent years the Sabbath School is taught during the summer season. The Presbyterian Church, of Edgington, was the first church organ- ized in the township, and is the oldest Presbyterian Church in the county. It was organized in the fall of 1837, by the Rev. John Montgomery, by the appointment of the Presl)ytery of Schuyler. The first sermon was preached by him in the Autumn of 1836 in the log house of 3Ir. Joseph Dunlap, where he held services occasionally during that year, and subsequently in the house during the winter, and in the summer season meetings were held in the barn — a commodious building — until 1842. This barn is still stand- ing, and is about forty rods west of the residence of Charles Dunlap. He was succeeded by Rev. Mr. WoodrufiP, who occupied the field until 1843. Afterward Rev. Mr. Church preached to the congregation on alternate Sabbaths for a few months. Rev. Henry U. Davis preached in 1846-7. About this time (1848) Rev. Samuel Cliland purchased a farm within the bounds of the congregation, and his ministerial services were secured as a supply for a few years. In the Autumn of 1 854, Rev. A. W. Loomis, who had been a missionary to China, took charge of the church as stated supply, and continued in the work until the spring of 1859, when he went to Cali- fornia to preach the gospel to the Chinese. In May, 1860, J. M. Jameison, D.D., returned missionary from India, was employed to preach as stated sup- ply, giving lialf of his time to the church at Millersburg, Mercer Co. He was succeeded by Rev. T. M. Wilson, in May, 1862, whose health failing, he felt compelled to leave the field, and did so in December, 1864, very much to the regret of his congregation. In May, 1865, Rev. T. R. Johnson came to visit the field at the solicitation of his friend, fellow-student, and pre- decessor. Rev. T. M. Wilson ; and preached his first sermon on the 28th of the same month. He was then employed, as stated supply, for one year, at a salary of §600. In Se])tember, 1866, the congregation presented a call to the Presbytery of Bureau for his pastoral services, which was foiiud in order, put in his hands and accepted ; and he was ordained and installed October 9th, 1866. He still occui)ies the field, and is very much attached HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 229 to his people, and tliej to him. The meeting-honse in which tlie congrega- tion still worships was erected in 1843, at a cost of about $2,000. The lot upon which the building stands consists of three acres of choice prairie ad- joining the village of Edgingtun, and was donated for this purpose by Daniel Edgiiigton. In 1870 a parsonage was built, at a cost of «J^1,-100. It is handsomely located in the village, on a lot containing two acres, pur- chased at a cost of '*i>700. The Sabbath School was organized about the year ISJr-i, and was con- tinued during the summer months only until 1865; since that time it has been kept up during the whole year. Formerly it was supplied with a library, but those active in the support of the school, deeming it a Ijetter plan, now furnish the scholars with a sufficient number of religious papers. The avei'age attendance of teachers and scholars is about lifty. EDGIXGTON VILLAGE Is pleasantly sitnated on the corners of Sections 7, 8, 17, and 18. The prairie lands surrounding this village are unsurpassed by any in the county, and by few in the state, for agriculture. In 1842-3 Geo. D. Parmenter, who was an enterprising pioneer, built a flat-boat. Timothy Dutton, Esq., was Captain of this boat, and owned a part of the cargo of wheat, which upon its arrival at New Orleans, he shipped to Xew York, requiring about six months from the time it was placed on the boat to receive returns fnjm that city. Mr. Parmenter sold the first goods in Edgington; his place of business was a log house in which he lived. Subse(£uently he built the house now owned and occupied by David Fountaine. In this house he lived and kept a small stock of goods; and later, he built the Red Store, as it was called; after doing busi- ness in this store for some time, he was succeeded by Isaac Xegus and E. Burrell. This building is now used by Mr. Fountaine as a blacksmith shop. Negus A: I3urreli afterward built the store on the corner, in which Martin Schoonmaker is doing business. Mr. Purrell was succeeded in busi- ness by Ohas. R, Ainsworth, now in Moliiie; then Rufus Walker, now in Rock Island. In about the year 1855, Fish and Lee built a store a short dstance east of this; it is now standing directly in front of that occupied by Martin Schoonmaker. The village, at this time, contains two churches, one store for general merchandising, two for agricultural ini])lements, two blacksmith shops, two wagon shops, one harness and shoe shop, twenty-three dwelling houses, and about thirty other buildings. The village is laid off into about twenty-five lots. The Postoffice was first kept by E. D. Cushman, at his own ca])in, where the first school was taught in this Township; it is now kept by Mar- tin Schoonmaker in his store. Considerable business has been and is being done at this place. It has grown, as a matter of convenience, with the set- tlement of the township. scnooLS. In September, 1839, the first School Trustees, Charles Eberhart, Dan- iel Edgington, and James Robison, were appointed by the County Commis- sioners' C'>urt, and they were sworn into office, in pursuance thereof, by Timothy Dutton, J. P. On February 29th, 1840, at which time there were about sixty-five inhabitants in the township, a petition was made for the 230 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. sale of the School Section I^o. 16, containing six hundred and forty acres, and on April 30th, 1840, it was sold for $1,200, which is now the amount of the school fund. The township originaUy contained one school district, and the tii-st school was taught by Mrs. Amanda Cushman, sister of Loren- zo Parmenter, one of the very early settlers. This school was taught in the cabin of Mr. Cushman, which then stood on the land now owned by Daniel Bopes, about one and one-half miles north of the village of Edg- ington. In Xovember, 1843, the township was divided into two districts; No. 2 consisted of the south-east quarter of the township. In March, 1845, into three districts; July 6th, 1847, into four; October 7th, 1848, into live; and on April 6th, 1850, the sixth district was formed. The township re- mains thus divided, with the exception of such changes as have been made to accommodate individuals wdio desired to be set off from one district and annexed to another. The school houses are well built, in good repair, and furnished with the most approved seats, etc. In 1876 the whole number of persons attending these schools was three hundred and twenty-two, of whom one hundred and sixty-three were males, and one hundred and fifty- nine females, and tjie total number of days attendance was 15,636, and $2,127.45 tax was raised for school purposes. LODGES. Edgington Grange ]^o. 333. — Officers: Charles Seaver, Master; Les- ter D. Mudge, Overseer; Samuel Roose, Treasurer; Storer Johnson, Secre- tary; Charles Titterington, Steward. A. F. AND A. M. iJ^e/iey Zo%6 No. 223.— Officers: I. H. Plazlitt, W. M.; Wm. A. Hubbard, S. W.; S. E. Roberts, J. W.; Timothy Dutton, Treasurer; Stor- er Johnson, Secretary; Charles T. Seaver, L. D.; John I. I3rown, J. D.; Matthew Robison, Tiler. This Lodge meets at the Village of Edgington on each Wednesday before the full of the moon. The Hamlet Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Company. This Comi^any was organized by the farmers of Edgington, Buffalo Prairie, and Bowling Townships of Rock Island County, and Duncan, Per- ryton, and Pre-emption of Mercer County, on December 30th, 1875, for the insurance of farm property only; and like about one hundred other companies (»rganized in this State under a recent law providing for these truly mutual companies, it is a success. It is claimed tor these mutual companies in which farmers iiisure them- selves, that the cost is only about forty per cent, as much as in other com- panies. Their operation is such that there is nothing to pay for insurance until a loss shall occur, excepting enough to pay for printing, postage and secretary services. At the meeting held for the organization of this Company at Hamlet, the following named gentlemen were chosen a Board of Directoi's : Graham Lee, Pres. ; Lloyd Girtoii, Sec. ; Josiah Candor, Treas. William Miller, Wm. Wait, Robert S. Montgomery, Samuel Sloan, John Kistler, Cruser Gray, Leonard Garber, all of whom have been re-elected, and now serve, excepting Samuel Sloan and Leonard Garber, to whose positions Ambrose Eddy and Daniel Wheaton have been elected. HISTORY OF rock: ISLAM) COUNTY. 231 The aggregate amount of policies is $64,696.66; amount of receipts $61.00; amount of expenditures $30.10; amount in the treasury $30.90. This ilhistrates with what economy these companies may. be maiuiged. By a comparativ'e statement as to the premiums received and losses paid by an old company, it is shown that had the insurance been accomplished upon the principle of this company, under the new law, there would have been saved to the insured nearly $2,000,000. Whether the anticipations induced by these statements can be fully realized by the patrons of this system of insurance, remains, to some extent, to be tested. To say the least, the matter is of great interest to every agricultural community, and is deserving of their most earnest consideration and trial. TAYLOR RIDGE Is a village laid out on section seven (7) and twelve (12) in BoAvling and Edgington Townships. The R. I. & M. V. Railroad was completed to this place in September, 1876, and on the day of its completion there were twenty-three cars of stock, and the next day seventeen cars shipped for Chicago. The village is surrounded by a good agricultural district, and well located for manufacturing, as it is convenient to coal, a few miles dis- tant by I'ail. It was laid out by J. L. Erankeberger, a civil engineer em- ployed on the railroad, and contains two blocks and twenty-four lots, two stores, one blacksmith shop, an eating-house, and conveniences for the grain and stock business. The M. E. parsonage is being built on Gibson Ave. The other street leading east and west is Glasgow — it is on the north side of the village. Those running north and south, as named from east to west, are Reynolds and Lee. The people along this line of railroad have show^n a remarkable degree of enterprise in contributing to the construction of this road. Mr. James Taylor gave the right of way and one thousand dol- lars, ($1,000) and as good causes produce good effects, the place was named Taylor Ridge in his honor. It is a beautiful and healthy location. REYNOLDS Is a thriving village on the R. I. & M. Co. R. R., located on the S. E. coi-- ner of Sec. 36, in Edgington Township. The railroad was completed to this place Oct. 6th, 1S7('). On the morning of that day the rails had been laid within one-half mile of this point, which half mile was completed, and a switch track laid, by three o'clock, P. M.; and before six o'clock, there were thirty-three cars loaded with stock for the Chicago market. The place was surv^eyed on land owned by Wait and Walker, who caused the survey to be made in September, 1876. By this survey it contained four blocks, and two half blocks containing eighty-six lots. The streets running from east to west, as named from south to north, ai*e Perryton, Main, and Edgington; and those running north and south, named from east to west, are Bowling, Front, Williams, and Posey. The first building was erected by A. S. Crandell, in September, 1876. This village now contains one hotel, live stores, two blacksmith shops, one wagon shop, one harness shop, eight dwelling houses, one furniture store, a grist mill, and the foundation of a warehouse is being laid. This village is surrounded by a good agricultural country. A supply of coal is obtained by shipment from the Cable coal mines, a few miles distant south-east. The peoj^le think that this must 232 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. soon be a point of considerable business importance, and improvements are being pushed forward with a corresponding energy. This township is situated north and east of Moline, the Mississippi forming the north-western bounderj, and the Rock River the southern, containing rich coal beds, some of which have been worked man)^ j-ears. It now has four railroad stations, and five post-offices, viz.: Ra})ids City, Hampton, Watertown, Happy Hollow, and Franklin Crossing, Martin Culver made the first land claim in what is now Hampton Township. Rev. John Kinney, and two brothers of his, made the next claims inHlie year 1827. In the following season, Henry McNeal, Joel Thompson, Michael Bartlet, Asof Wells, and Joel Wells, Jr., settled in the same vicin- ity. The first birth was the daughter of H. Mc^eal, Mary Ann, born Oct. 5, 1832. The oldest person, now living in Rock Island County, born in Hampton, is George McXeal, son of H. McNeal, of Rapids City, born in 1834. The first death occurred in the year of 1829 or '30, on board of the Steamer Josephine, on her way to Galena; a lady from England, coming to Galena to visit her son, died just as the boat was landing, and was buried at Hampton. The first couple man-ied in town were Joel Wells and Mary McMurphy, by Jonas Wells, J. P., in 1835. The first ferry-boat across Rock River was run by Erskine Wilson, about two miles above Wm. Porter's coal bank. Charles Ames opened out, and marketed, the first coal in the town. Heagy & Stoddard are operating quite extensively in coal on Sees. 15, 16 and 22. They have a railroad connecting w^ith the W. U. Railway at Watertown, built in the winter of 1872-3. Other parties are operating in coal at Rapids City, and Samuel Bowles and D. G. Porter in the south-west part of the town. Joel Thompson was the first postmaster, and received his appointment in the winter of 1837 and '38. Rev. John Kinney, a local preacher of the M. E. Church, preached the first sermon, and continued to officiate in the interest of the M. E. Church for many years, before any regular circuit preacher reached this part of the state. Lucius Wells taught the first school, in a log cabin near where the residence of D. Altman now stands, in 1833 and '34. Elihu Wells was the first' teacher under the present school law. In the years of 1833 and 1834, II. McNeal furnished all of the wood for steam-boats on the Mississip})i River above the Des Moines Rapids. He also has the first tax receipt issued in Rock Island County, for taxes paid. The town assumed their organization April 7th, 1859. Lucius Wells was elected its first Supervisor, receiving eighty-eight votes; S. S. Rritton received eighteen, and Wm. McDonald twelve. CHURCHES. Rev. G. G. Worthington, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in 1842 or '43, organized the first Class in the town. Among its members were Harmon (1. Reynolds, E. F. Arcularius and wife, and Nancy Thompson; total membership being only eleven, as belonging to the Rock Island Cir- cuit. Other Classes have since been organized in the township. They have since i)elongcd to Moline Circuit, then Port Byron. In the year 1865, the HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 233 Hampton Circuit was organi;!;ed, B. C. Swartz, P. E.; A. Freeman, preacher charge; A. G. Turner was the second, and John Palmer the third preacher in charge. In 1870 Hampton was joined to Zuma, and called Rock River Circuit, In 1874, Zuma being cut oif, Hampton Circuit was ajrain re- sumed; G. C. Woodruff, preacher in charge; present pastor, C. W. Sher- man. The Cong. Church in Hampton was organized Fehruary 15th, 1853, b)" the Rev. A. B. Hitchcock, the membership numbering fourteen, among whom were Luther Pearsoll and wife, Elisha Barr and wife, Milton Ward and wife, David Jennings and wile. Deacons: Elisha Barr, Milton Ward, and Henry Clark. The present meml)ership is about one hundred and fifty. The Sabbath School . numbers one hundred and fifty ; average at- tendance, one hundred to one hundred and ten. The cost of the house of worship was al)out $2,500, built in 1856 and '57. The pastors since organization have been Rev. A. B. Hitchcock, Rev. AYilliam Porter, Rev. Mr. Miles, and Rev. A. Harper. The Baptist Church in Watertown, was organized, in July, 1865, by Rev. H. S. P. Warren, who is still officiating as pastor. Among its first members were G. Albertson and wife, L. D. Edwards, Mrs. H. Aren- schield, Mrs. P. S. Upson, and others. The present membership is twenty- two, who are erecting a house of worship, to be completed this season. The Sabbath School has been well sustained since its organization; average attendance about thirty-five to forty. The Church of Christ at Rapids City, Rock Island County, Illinois, was organized on the 8th of September, 1856, by Elder G. W. Smith, of Benton County, Iowa, and consisted of only twelve members, (six males and six females) of which number four have died; five still live within the bounds of the congregation, viz.: Theo. Steele, Elizabeth Steele, Wil- liam W. and Louisa J. Meader, and Nancy M. Gallino; the others have removed to different localities. In May, 1857, A. G. Lucas, an Evangelist, labored two years for the church, and added eighty members. Elder H. C. Brown was next emj^loyed, and remained one and one-half years, and added forty-two members. The next regularly employed preacher was Elder C. W. Sherwood, who continued to labor for the churcli during a period of over three years. JN^ext in the order of time, was Rev. Mr. Dogghall, Rev. Mr. Swaim, and Rev. Mr. Smith. At this present time. Elder Ingram, of LeClaire, Iowa, labors half of his time for the church here. Whole num- ber of names on the church record, since its organization, two hundred and forty; present membership, forty-five. In the year 1863, Geo. J. Rowe was ordained an elder and preacher for the church, and has continued to labor, in word and doctrine, from that time to the present, being a resident of this place, and united with the church in the year 1857. The churcli owns a commodious brick house, built upon the land donated by Jonas Barber. HAMPTON SOCIETY OFFICIALS. DRUIDS. Richard Brogan, P. N. A.; Thos. Cowen, N. A.; G. C. Ilanawaker, Treas. ; S. S. Crampton, Secy.; John B. Llo^^d, Con. A. o. i:. w. S. S. Crampton, P. M. W.; Henry Albright, M. W.; Job Sutten, G. F.; Henry Fullerton, O,; C. C. Cox, Sec'y.; J. H. Thomas, F.; Samuel Heagy, Treas. 234: HISTORY OF KOCK ISLND COUNTY. I. O. O. F. Fred. Hanson, P. G.; Job Sntton, N. G.; A. R. Cox, V. G.; Alex Morton, R. S.; John A. Hicks, F. S.; G. C. Hanawaker, Treas. VILLAGE OFFICERS. Frank Stevens, Fred. Wen del, H. O. ISTorton, Samuel Heagy; W. B. "Webster, Pres.; Albert Wells, Clerk. AN^DALUSIA. In 1827 this was a favorite hunting ground of the Black Hawk In- dians, whose squaws cultivated corn on the foot hills bordering the valley below Rock Island, where they had a village containing numerous bark houses. These houses were constructed in a quadrangular form by setting poles in the ground and binding poles horizontally to them with bark cord, at proper heights, to which, in a perpendicular manner, broad strips of bark were fastened with the same material. Black Hawk's habitation was about twelve feet wide and sixteen long, and stood about one-fourth of a mile below the location of the wagon l)ridge at Rock Island. Ihit their traveling tents or wigwams, used in this vicinity while on hunting expe- ditions, were circular, and about ten feet in diameter on the ground, of a conical shape, covered around horizontally, on a frame work of poles, with very thick rush cloth four or live feet in width overlaping, so as to shed rain completely, and leaving an opening at the top for the escape of smoke, and at the side another, before which a rush mattress was suspended for a door. The mattresses used within were of the same material, beautifully varegated with rushes of various colors. From Andalusia and the Sulphur Springs down the valley to Sunlish Lake — a fishing resort to this day — seems to have been a preferred fishing and camping ground; while that east of here they seem to have associated with the whisperings of the Great Spirit and futurity, by interring their dead in that locality, where a great num- ber of the remains have since been exhumed. In 1867 a tomb was unearthed, on the farm of John Ihiffum, containing fifteen remains. It was made with five large slabs of stone placed in box-form, barely of sufficient dimensions to answer the purpose. Why these were thus honored, in death, is probably explained by that principle of human nature upon which mon- uments are built for the illustrious of our own race — they were probably once distinguished chieftains. It was a practice with the Indians, just be- fore leaving Rock Island for better hunting ground, in the fall, to bury corn they had placed in sacks made out of bark for that purpose, and to sink their canoes about where the foot and wagon bridge is iu)w located, to be be taken out the following spring. The frozen condition of the earth and river during the winter were a protection against thieves. Ere long a great change took place. Empire and civilization westward- bound had risen with the sun, intensified with the increasing brilliancy of a higher civilization, was looking in upon the beautiful valleys and plains of the Mississipi)i, and its tributaries for an abode, over which it is raising the dome of the grandest republic in the world. Hence, the Blackhawk war in 1832, then followed the settlement of this place by our OAvn people. In 1833, Captain B. W. (Mark, of Va., who had l)een Captain of a company of mounted Rangers under Gen. Dodge, in the Black Hawk war, came HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 235 liere from White Oak Springs, near Galena, with a flat boat, established a terry; and on his claim of 160 acres, bnilt a hewed loij;- residence near the mouth of the creek. This was the first house built in this place, or in the county south of Rock River. This ferry, about that time, became the most important one above St. Louis, attributable to the course of immii>;ration, and its approaches being free from any marshy areas and gradually de- scending to the valley and shore. It is now supplied with a steam ferry boat — "The Tululu" — owned and operated by Captain J. 0. Bromley. The second cabin was built by If. Sams, at Sulphur Springs, and the third by John A^anatta on the land now owned and occupied by John Buffum. These farms were the first under cultivation in this county below Rock River. From that time this vicinity has gradually settled up. About twenty-three years ago considerable shipping was done at Cobldick's Land- ing, now Greenbush, two miles below the village of Andalusia, but after- wards the business was discontinued. In 1841, Jonathan J>uffum built a log grist mill, 16x20 feet, on Fancy Creek. It stood about forty rods north of the Andalusia road leading from the east to that village. This was the first mill built in this neighborhood. It contained a bolt for the manufacture of flour, and the run of stone pre- viously used by Joseph Dunlap, in Edgington. In 1859 Andalusia was set ofl" from Edgington Township, and organ- ized on April 5th, of that year, by electing the following town officers : John Buftum, Supervisor; James S. Ferguson, Town Clerk; B. F. Eby, Collector; Samuel Ren worthy. Assessor; Isaac Richards, Jonathan Mosher, and A. II. Mosher, Commissioners of Highways; James W. Ballard, and James Roberts, Justices of the Peace: James Hill and Joseph C. Bufl'um, Constables; and J^orenzo Barmen ter, Overseer of the Poor. Since the or- ganization John Bufl'um has held the oflice of Supervisor eight terms; Sam- uel Renworthy, one; Lorenzo Barmen ter, one; Rennah AVells, two, and re-elected to a third in 1877; on April 15tb he was removed by death, and subsequently John Buflum was appointed to the office; Seth Buftum, one; James AV. Ballard, two; John T. Ken worthy, one, and was re-elected; a vacancy occurring, James Cozad, M.D., was appointed to the office; AVil- liam Smith, one. The present town officers are John Buftum, Supervisor; J. C. Bethu- ram, Assessor: Joseph Burdick, Collector: Matthew Robison,' A. W. Smith, and Christian Bigler, Commissioners of Highways; James W. Ballard and Wm. Smith, Justices of the Peace; II. C. Harris, Constable: James Cozad, M.D., James S. Ferguson, and John Vanderveer, School Trustees ; and John Buftum, Treasurer. Although a good idea of the early history of this part of the county can be gathered from that of Edgington, (which see,) yet there are some matters of interest about Andalusia worthy of mention. It is a fractional township on the Mississippi River, containing about a third part of a full township. The principal part of it lies in the River Bluffs, which abound in coal, building stone, and potters' clay. There is a remarkably pure bed of magnesian limestone at the mouth of Coal Creek, which might be easily and profitably developed. Limestone, of the Silurian and Hamilton forma- tion, abounds in the middle, and produces a most excellent quality of strong lime. In the upper end there is exposed a fine ledge of sand-stone, which in geologic order, seems to almost belong to the drift period; it furnishes excellent building stone. In the south-west is found good sand for the 236 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. inanufactnre of glass. The glass works in Iowa, at Buffalo, are supplied from this dejjosit, just over the line in Edgington. The creeks, which cut through the bluffs, abounding in fossils, furnish an instructive Held for the amateur, and scientilic geologist. Its surface resembles that of the north part of Edgington, being divided bv ravines, which drain the surplus water to the Mississippi, between which on the ridges there is considerable level land, and some well-improved farms. In the east part, where there is a greater proportion of level land, the soil is mostly a black alluvium, and in all other parts the soil is a grayish clay, mixed with the alluvium in various proportions, excepting a tract of land about one-half of a mile wide, at Andalusia, to a less width below, lying between the bluff lands and the river, which has a greater mixture of sand in the black alluvium. During earl}^ times the land was mostly covered with groves of large oak, and a few other trees — hickory, walnut, etc., — free from underbrush; but now about half the area is covered with thickets of underbrush and young timber. This growth is one of the legitimate results since tires ceased to run through the woods and destroy nearly all the tender tree plants. Among the hills are numerous, never-failing springs of good water. The leading agricultural resources are those of dairying and fruit growing, with fair capabilities for the culture of corn, cereals, potatoes, small fruits, and vegetables. Grape cidture is receiving much attention, and there are a number of very producti^•e vineyards in this locality. For the benefit of the dairy interest a cheese factory has been placed in opera- tion at Andalusia. The resources for skilled labor are of considerable importance, and in this same village a pottery has been built, and is about to be placed in operation to aid in utilizing the extensive deposits of potters' clay, previously alluded to. These deposits of clay in the bluff lands extending through this township, and to the westward, being inexhaustible, and of such excellent quality that it is taken to work in other places, makes Andalusia a very desirable locality for the establishment and growth of this enterprise. Among the stratas which compose the coal measures overlying the Devonian limestones, which extend under the formation from ont-croppings to a depth not exceeding 300 feet, there is a valuable one of fire clay, from two to four feet in thickness. The less pure clays, which are in abundance, burn into a good common brick. The Mississippi River, at this place, runs over a solid rock bed of Hamilton limestone — a group of the Devonian Series — the upper strata of which is a superior quality of magnesian lime stone, and is (piarried out near the hills. It crops out at Coal Creek twenty feet in thickness. This stone, by government test at Rock Island, compares favorably with other superior building stone throughout the state. It is thought, by competent judges, that from portions of this formation here, a good quality of cement can be manufactured. In Yol. 5, P. 234 of the Geological Survey of this state, it is said of this formation, that "the purer strata of the Hamilton limestone make an excellent and very white article of common lime." The coal measures indicate two stratas of coal from one and one-half to four feet in thickness. In the upper part of these measures there is a strata of sand stone from thirty to forty feet thick — Vide State Geological Reports, Yol. 5, pages 230-1. Stone for building purposes is now quarried from this strata near the residence of John Yanderveer. zyif^-^^ |\/IOLINE HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 237 THE FIRST CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST, Of Andalusia, is located in the Village of Andalusia. Their earliest meet- ings were held in the summer of 1863, in the Dist. school house, wliich has since been improved, and is now Jised by the Baptist C-hurch for a house of worship. The first sermon was preached by Eev. John Wenger. 'J.'hcse meetings M'ere held occasionally for about a year and a half. It was main- ly through the influence of II. S. Thompson and wife these services were had, which lead to the organization of this church, by Rev. Semuel Knox, of this county, in September, 1864, at the school house. He was previous- ly a local minister in Mercer County. There were only four original mem- bers — -11. S. Thompson and wife, M. M. Thompson, and Cyntha Smith. II. S. Thompson was the first class leader and steward. The pastorate of Rev. Knox continued about one year, during which time the church en- joyed prosperity, and several accessions w^ere made to the class, lie was succeeded by Rev. D. Ross, in 1865; by Rev, D. F. Bair, in 1866, wlio re- mained but a short time; and was followed by Rev. St. Clair Ross, wlio was a zealous Christian, successful revivalist, and instrumental in inducing many to identify themselves with the church. He is now in Denver, Col. It was during his pastorate, in the summer of 1868, a meeting was held to devise means for building a suitable house of worship. H. S. Th()mj)Son, "William Smith, and Samuel Moffit were appointed Trustees and Building Committee. They succeeded in erecting their present church building, at a cost of about $1,900, which was dedicated on January 15th, 1860. The dedication sermon was delivered by Bishop Weaver, of Roanoke, Ind., lu^w of Dayton, Ohio. In September, 1868, Rev. E. Godfrey was appointed in charge. He was highly appreciated by the church, and continued on the work four years. He was followed by Rev. W. B. Shinn, who was well liked as a minister. In 1873 Rev. S. R. Coats came on the work, and con- tinued one year. He was succeeded in 1875, by Rev. P. B. Lee, a classical graduate of Otterbein LTniversity, Ohio. Rev. G. H. Yarce, M.D., was ap- pointed in 1876, now minister at Alexis, Warren Co., Ills. The present pastor. Rev. T. A. Miller, was a student of Westfield College. He was ap- pointed in charge September, 1876. The present membership is fifty eight. The trustees first appointed still discharge the duties of their res]»ective positions. William Smith is the class leader, John Ballard is steward, and the presiding-elder is Rev. N. A. Walker, of Knox County. The Sabbath-school maintained by this church had its origin in a Un- ion Sabbath-school organized May 1, 1859, with George Piatt, Superin- tendent; Jabez Cobledick, Assistant Superintendent; James S. I-iciguson, Librarian, and John Buffiim, L. M. Minor. Jabez Cobledick, S. R. Builtira, F. A. Cobb, Squire Jones, Mrs. S. R. Buffum, Mrs. Cobledick, Miss M. J. Mitchell, Miss Gilmore and Mrs. Sarah Buffum, Teachers The first term of school closed September 25, 1859. H. S. Thompson, F. A. Cobb, Sam- uel Moffit, James S. Ferguson, J. S. Morton and William Smith have each been Superintendent. This school was liberally supplied with bo(»ks and papers, celebrated Christmas by distributing presents from the Cluistmas Tree, etc. In 1865 the school numbered sixty-five, Avith an average attend- ance of thirty-seven. As the various churches grew strong enough, denominational Sabbath- schools were organized, and this Union Sunday-school closed in the l>a])tist Church, January 19, 1868, and opened February 14, 1869, in the If. B. 16 23b HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. Church. The average attendance this term was sixty-eight. In A])ril, 1877, the name of the school was changed to that of the U. B. The present Su- perintendent is H. S. Thompson; J. H. Ballard, Assistant Superintendent; Ada Hill, Secretary; A¥m. Smith, Treasurer; William Smith, A. W. Smith, Milton Buffum, F. S. Smith, W. C. Smitli, James Hill, A. H. Hayes, Mrs. L. A. Hayes, Miss M. Griswold and Miss M. Glasier, Teachers. The school at present numbers about one hundred and ten; teachers' and scholars' average attendance is ninety, and is well supplied with such papers as the '■''Children's Friend,''^ ''Missionar^y Visitor,"" and '■'Our Little Ones'^' the " International Sahhath-school Lesso'tis''^ are used, and the school is in a flourishing condition. THE M. E. CHURCH. The earliest meetings of this society were held during 1849 at the res- idence of Mrs. Sarah Buffum, a short distance east of the village on the west side of the road. It was formerly that of John Vanatta. These meetings were held occasionally. At this time there were about seven church mem- bers of all denominations in the township, and ministers were doing a mis- sionary work. Subsequently their meetings were held in various places, until the organization of the class at the residence of Joseph Garnett, at the Sulphur Springs, in the fall of 1858. The original members were: Mrs. Sarah Buftiim, Elizabeth Eby, F. A. Cobb, Joseph Garnett, Mrs. Clara W. Ferguson, and Mrs. Susan Garnett, at which time W. J. Giddings was pas- tor. He was succeeded by Eev. Mr. Linthecum and Bev. Mr. Welsh, in 1859. During their pastorate, the district school house, once located east of the village, but afterward improved for the Baptist Church, was built, and in that house they held their meetings. In 1860, J. Huston and Bev. Mr. Summers were pastors of this society. Their meetings were held in the school house — a place where so many tapers have been lighted in the cause of Methodism. Eev. Mr. Ashbaugh and Rev. Mr. Bichmond, in 1861; J. W. Barteles, in 1864, and. Mr. Martin, in 1865. Although the M. E. Soci- ety had been prospered reasonably well, it was not deemed sufliciently strong to build a house of worship until 1866, when it numbered thirty-five mem- bers. During this year the present house of worship was built at a cost of about $1,900, and dedicated in March, 1867. It is a fact worthy of mention that, on the day of dedication, $900 were subscribed to defray building ex- penses. This building is located in the eastern part of the village, on a lot donated to the society for that purpose by S. M. Boney, F. M. Boney, Rin- nah Wells, John Buffum, Arthur Roberts, S. E. Roberts, S. Maria, Ren- worthy, Wm. Freeman, David Conner, Henry Thompson, J. C. Bethuram and David Finley. These persons also dcmated lots to the Baptist and U. B. churches, upon which their houses of worship are located. It was in the spring of 1866 that the Board of Trustees was appointed at a raeering held at the residence of S. M. Boney, and consisted of the following persons: John Buffum, F. A. Cobb, H. S. Thompson, Rinnali Wells, T. L. Davis, Jabez Cobledick and S. M. Boney. It was during the pastorate of Rev, Georjje W. Martin the building was accomplished. He was succeeded by Rev.X. M. Bennett in 1867-8, Rev. Mr. Stout in 1868-9, Rev. Theodore Hoagland in 1869-70, Rev. W. Carithers in 1870-1-2, Rev. William Math- eny in 1873-4, Rev. W. II. Campbell in 1874-6, and in 1876 by the present pastor. Rev. Parmeris Smith. The present membership is eighteen. The presiding elder is F. M. Chaffee. At the time of building the church this HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTV. 239 society formed a part of the Illinois City Circuit, and in 1S73 it was detached, and with Zion and McConnell's Chapel constituted the circuit of Andalu- sia, as it does at present. For many years previous to 1867 a Union Sabbath-school had been maintained by the various churches, but as the population increased and each felt able, denominational Sabbath-schools were organized, and in 1867 that of the M. E. Church was established. F. A. Cobb was the first super- intendent, and served in 1867-8-9, Robert Ross in 1869-70-1, Alexander Hayes in 1871-2-3, then F. A. Cobb again in 1874-5, and Alexander Hayes again about six months, John Eberhart in the spring of 1876, and Kobert lioss again that year. At present D. C. Moore is Superintendent, J. H. Eberhart, Assistant Superintendent; Grace Kenworthy, Secretary; Kate Cleland and Mrs. G. Bennett, Librarians; S. M. Boney, Treasurer; Lizzie Ross, Organist; I. J. Peterson, Bible Class Teacher; A. W. Smith, Teacher of the Ladies' Bible Class; Walter C. Smith, Young Men's Bible Class; William Smith is Teacher of the Young Ladies' Bible Class; Jennie Cath- cart and William C. Smith, Teachers of the Intermediate, and Fannie Hill and M. P. Phillips, Teachers of the Infaut Classes. Total attendance, sev- enty. jSIo library; such iKipers, as the Sundai/school Advocate are distrib- uted for the benefit of the school. THE BAPTIST CHURCH. The First Baptist Church of Andalusia is located in the eastern part of the village. The earliest meetings were held in their present house of wor- ship in 1867. Pursuant to a business meeting of the Baptist Church, held at Edgington on the second Saturday in November, 1866, authorizing the members of the church residing in Andalusia and vicinity, to form a sepa- rate organization, a meeting was called at Andalusia on May 1st, 1867, for the purpose of considering the importance of forming a church organiza- tion, which was done during the evening of May 15, 1867, with a member- ship of twenty-live. The Building Committee were John Hoath, J. C. Bethuram, Scpiire Jones, Lorenzo Parnienter, A. AVenks, David Conner, Rodney Conner, John Buifuin, John Yanderveer and Rev. O. T. Conger. They succeeded in providing a suitable meeting house at a cost of about $1,900 on a lot donated to the church by S. M. Boney and others. This church was recognized at a council of delegates from the following churches: Edgington, Aledo, Rock Island, Iveithsburg and Pleasant — now^ Taylor Ridge, held in the village of Andalusia, on Saturday June 22, 1867. Rev. O. T. Conger was the first regular pastor. He was succeeded by Rev. J. C. Post in October, 1867. In 1869, Rev. Mr. Lamb, of Davenport, preached a few months. He was followed by Rev. James Young, who commenced his pas- toral duties in connection with this church on February 27, 1870. On the 9tli of (October, 1870, Rev. S. D. Ross became pastor, and served about two and a half years, after which Rev. Gilman Parker served a pastorate, and was succeeded by Rev. Thomas A. Williams in November, 1875. (See Edg- ington Baptist Church history.) The present membership is eighty-six, and the Trustees are John Butfum, John Yanderveer, James S. Ferguson, A. F. Ekstrom, John Docherty, C. N. Seward and Asa Parker. J. C. Beth- uram, Deacon. Rev. Gilman Parker was ordained by this church on March 6, 1873. He is now pastor of the Baptist Church at Harlan, Iowa. This church being a branch of the Edgington Baptist Church, its members were 240 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. enabled to make all suitable arrangements to hold their first meetings in their own house of worship. Tlie Baptist Sabbath-school was organized in Janua'.y, 186S, with J. C. Bethnram Superintendent from that date until 1870, wdien Benjamin An- • drcws was chosen and served until Gilman Barker was chosen in 1872, then Wm. Jones was Superintendent in 1873,' and J. S. Ferguson in 1874, since which time Wm. Jones, G. N. Seward, A. A. Jones and Walter Ayers have eacli been chosen Superintendent. The average attendance in 1868 was eighty-six; in 1869, fifty-one; in 1870, ninety-nine; in 1871, sixty-two; in 1872. ninety-one; in 1873, eighty-eight. Since 1874 the attendance has not been given. The Teachers are J. S. Ferguson, of class No. 1; A. F. Eks- trom,'jNo. 2; J. C. Bethnram, No. 3; Jennie Jones, No. 4; Julia Cunning- ham, No. 5, and Mary Vanderveer, No. 6. Such papers as the Young Reaper are distributed'^ for the benefit of the school. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The first school house was a cabin, built by volunteer work in 1843, and located in the eastern part of the township. In this house the first school was taughtduring the following summer by Mrs. Hannah WeUs, then Miss Bnrtumr On February 26, 1851, Oran Keith, Jonathan Mosher and Sam- uel Kenworthy were elected School Trustees. These were the first trustees elected in the township. In December of that year the School Section 26, was sold lor |1,527.65. The present school fund is $2,624. The first school liouse built at public expense was in the fall of 1854, on the farm of Loi'cnzo Parmenter, in the southwestern part of the township. The town- ship is now divided into three districts. The school property is valued at $6,200. The total number of pupils attending school is 222, of which 120 are males and 102 females. The amount raised for school purposes by taxa- tion is $1,319.60; paid to teachers, $1,223; whole expense of maintaining pul)lic schools per annum is $1,769.51. It is a fact worthy of emulation and congratulation that there are only two persons in the township between the ages ot twelve and twenty-one years who cannot read or write. The school at Andalusia is graded and furnished with excellent seats, maps, etc. The house is a commodious frame building, beautifully located near the rising ground bordering the valley on the south. The Mineral Springs of Andalusia. — There is a remarkable ^roup ot white sulphur or soda springs just below the village, on the Wells' Place. As their waters flow over the curb-stones they leave a whitish incrustation. From all that is known and published about these springs, it may be said the taste and health-restoring qualities of these mineral waters are fully as pleasant, and equal at least, if not superior, to those of Saratoga and other iashionable watering places in the East, and only await enterprise to make this a grand place of resort. T'he enterprise of running a daily steam packet, " The Rockford," of about twenty tons burden, between Andalusia, Rock Island and Davenport, was commenced in 1864, by S. M. Boney, Capt. S. R. Bufi'um and John Bufhini. The rebellion having closed, navigation on the Lo\yer Missis- sippi, and many of the steamboats being in the government service, this en- terprise became of almost indispensable value. At the close of the war it was discontinued. In 1875 it was again established by Capt. Samuel Mitchell, of Davenport, an experienced river captain, with his steamboat HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 241 "The Lone Star," and it is now continued by another enterprising gentle- man, Capt. Wni. Jones, of Andalusia, who is the owner of the boat he runs, "The Louisa." This is a good movement, deserving the support and sym- pathy of the people, particularly of this part of the county. Captain Clark sold out to Stephenson Whiteside and others who caused the survey of Uoekport to be made. This was wholly a city on paper and represented a tract of land having about a mile and a half of river front, and a mile in width. It was a great speculation, in which senators, as well as others, were involved. Being all sold in lots to various parties, and remain- ing unimproved after the speculative fever had subsided, owners allowed their lots to be sold for taxes. This retarded the settlement of this beautiful location for a city, when the time had really arrived for its accomplishment. In lS4o, Samuel Kenworthy sold goods in his cabin which stood near the river a little east of the ferry landing. Later Col. N. B. Buford bought the tax-titles and built a store and the warehouse farthest east. This was the first one in the place. In about the year 1845, the wife of Col. Buford named the village Andalusia. In April, 1866, S. M. Boney and others had it resurveyed into fifty blocks, containing 471 lots. The streets running east and west as named fz'ora north to south cire: Water, Main, AV^ashington, Jefferson' Madison, Adams and Jackson; and those running north and south named from east to west are: Aspen, Apple, Ferry, Magnolia, Walnut, Park and Maple. This village, located on the north-west quarter of section 27, has grown to be a place of about 500 inhabitants and contains 87 dwelling houses, 4 stores, a post office with a daily mail, a milliner's shop, a drug store, a doctor's office, a shoe shop, a tailor's shop, a harness shop, a meat market, a grist and planing mill, a school house, 3 churches, a cheese factory, a pottery, 2 lumber offices, 4 warehouses, 2 carpenters' shops, 2 lum- ber yards, 2 wagon shops, 3 blacksmiths' shops, 2 hotels, and 82 other buildings; in all 208. Besides being surrounded by resources, for skilled labor it is a health- ful location on the commercial highway leading to the gulf, and only needs the construction of the proposed link of railroad between Camden and Mus- catine to place it upon one running east and west. It is in the midst of beautiful and picturesque scenery. The great river, islands, steamboats, the landscape rising gradually from either side showing fields, groves, villages, and cities, constitute a view so magnificent as to induce the conviction that nature and civilization have bestowed a beauteous impress unsurpassed else- whei'e, the natural grandure of which is sufficient to explain why the pioneer hastily laid out a city, and senators invested in it. LODGES. Andalusia Lodge, No. 516 A. F. and A. M., at Andalusia, was organ- ized in the year 1867; Benj. F. Eby was the first Master, The present principal officers are: James Cozard, W. M.; Benjamine Dill, S. W. ; Sam- uel C. Wakley, J. W.; John Bufium, Treas.; J. W. Buffum, Sec'y.; A. F. Ekstrom, S. L). ; A. P. Roberts J. D. ; Antonie Wenks, Tiler. Their regu- lar meetings are held on Tuesday evenings before each full moon. 242 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. MISCELLANEOUS CHURCH HISTORY. CHURCH OF THE U. B. — COE TOWNSHIP. The Church of the United Brethren in Christ was organized at the ht)use of Father John Walker, on Canoe Creek, in IS-tT, at which place the earliest meetings were held. Only six of the original members are still living, as follows : Hiram and John Walker and their wives, Moses Hub- bard and wife. The first church was built in 1849, at a cost of $300, but replaced by a new one in 1868, at an expense of $3,000. The pastors have been Heman Scott, Moses Clifton, E. Church, Jno. DoUarhide, W. E. Henry, F. Dietz, Merrit Lathrop, J. K. M. Looker, A. B. Frasier, J. H. Young, G. Brisby, Geo. Snyder, C. Wendle, J. H. Grirain, W. R. Coursey, S. F. Medlar, and C. Bender. The present membership is thirty-five, and average attendance at Sunday School thirty. M. E. CHURCH — ZUMA. The M. E. Church, J. Q. Adams, Pastor, was organized in Zuma in 1870, in the school-house, with a membership of twenty -five, which has in- creased to about sixty, and a Sunday School attendance of sixty-five schol- ars. Their church cost about $1,600. M. E. CHURCH — BETHESDA. The M. E. Church of Bethesda was built in 1859, by Rev. Stephen Odell, Perry Henderson, and others. It is located on the bluff about a mile southwest of Hillsdale. The pulpit has been supplied by circuit min- isters, and it has a membership of twenty-four, with an average Sunday School attendance of twenty or twenty-five. M. E. CHURCH BUFFALO PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP. The M. E. Church was organized as a Mission Church Dec. 16, 1854, at Dlinois City, and was made a Circuit Church in 1857. The original membership was forty-two, among whom were Robert B. Lawson and wife, S. B. Simpsom and wife, W. H. Wornacks and wife, W. A. Dufiield and wife. The church edifice was erected in 1861, and cost $1,700 ; and the parsonage was built in 1857, at a cost of $550. The Sunday School has an average attendance of eighty, under the superintendance of C. M. Rood, assisted by Richard Kingdon. The church membership is now about thirty- seven. The pastors and their terms of service are respectively as follows : Rev. James Sheldon, 1854 to 1855 ; Rev, A. J, Jones, 1855 to 1856 ; Rev. J. L. Kirkpatrick, 1856 to 1858 ; Rev. J. L. Harris, 1858 to 1859 ; Rev. Geo. M. Morey, 18o9 to 1860 ; Rev. Jas. Sheldon, 1860 to 1861 ; Rev. B. E. Kaufman, 1861 to 1863 ; Rev. J. B. Taylor, 1863 to 1864; Rev. Jno. Grundy, 1864 to 1865 ; Rev. Geo. W. Martin, 1865 to 1867 ; Rev. L. M. Bonnett, 1867 to 1868 ; Rev. G. W. Stout, 1868 to 1869 ; Rev. Theodore Hoagland, 1869 to 1870 ; Rev. W. B. Caruthers, 1870 to 1872 ; R-v. Wm. Mathena, 1872 to 1873 ; Rev. J. W. Megan, 1873 to 1874 ; Rev. C. W. Sherman, 1874 to 1876 ; Rev. J. S. James is the present pastor. The M. E. Church (German) was organized in 1874, with sixty mem- bers, among whom were Carl Mavis and wife, Henry Myer and wife, and August Kranz and wife. The earliest meetings were held in Cold Bank school-house, but a church was built on Section 21, in 1875, at a cost of $1,200; also a parsonage costing $700. The membership numbers about eighty at the present time, and under W. Kruger has a Sunday School of HISTORY OF BOOK ISLAND COUNTY. 243 forty members. The pastors have been, John Haller, 1874 to 1876, and the present pastor is H. Niemejer. EPISCOPAL CHURCH BOWLING TOWNSHIP. Grace Church (Episcopal) was organized in 1854, by Bishop White- house, the first meeting being held in the school-house. The original mem- bership was fourteen, among whom were David Clark and wife, Jno. John- ston and wife, James Clark, Mrs. Jane Blakeley, Robert Clay and wife, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchinson. The church was built Dec. 1855, at a cost of $1,300. The Sunday School numbers about thirty. The first Rector was the Rev. Mr. Clotweather, who remained two years, and was followed by Rev. Geo. Seers, who officiated six years; Rev. Wm. Curry, three years; and Rev. Thomas Thorpe, one and one-half years. The balance of the time the pulpit has been supplied mainly by students and lay-members. DRURY TOWNSHIP CHURCHES. The M. E. Church was organized at Reed's school-house in 1870, with thirty-five members, among whom were Geo. Anson, J. B. Essex and wife, John Barton, B. Jackson and wife, J. P. Hawks and wife, P. W. Moss and family, P. Boweu and wife, and Lydia Price. The church is located on on northwest corner of section 19, and was built in 1872, at a cost of |1,500. Sunday School is held during the summer months with a membership of about fifty, under the superintendence of J. B. Roseman. The pastors nave been Rev. D. T. Seymour, and Rev. Jas. Sheldon. The United Baptist Church dates its existence from Sept. 8, 1871, its birth taking place in school-house No. 2. Among its first members were S. J. Ripley and wife, H. S. Brandenburg and wife, Andrew Drugg and wife, J. L. Underwood and wife, and J. A. Gibson and wife. In the follow- ing year, 1872, their church was built at a cost of $1,500 ; and the present membership is one hundred and twenty-two. The Sunday School numbers about forty-five, with Henry Underwood as superintendent, and Andrew Drugg, assistant. Rev. E. J. Odell was the first preacher, and has remained with the congregation ever since. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY COAL. REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF COAL MINES. Daniel Gordon, Esq., Inspector of Coal Mines for this county, has just made his annual report to the Governor, of the condition of the coal mines and coal lands in this county, as far as ascertained by him for the year 1875. We are indebted to him for a copy of his report, from which we condense the following facts: Number of acres of known coal lands discovered and being worked in the county, 2,669. Number of acres worked out, 439. Greatest number of miners at work at any time during the past year, 1,017. Average number employed, 632. The number of tons of coal produced during the year 1875 was 263,541. And the average price at the mines was $2.19 a ton. The value of coal mined during the year was $577,597. The amount of capital employed in the business was $244,350. The capacity of production was 725,550 tons. The number of mines opened and worked was 30. The condition of these mines, as to ventilation, is reported "good" in 7; and "fair" in 9; "deficient" in 5; deficient in part in 6. 244 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. TONS OF COAL PRODUCED BY EACH FIRM. RURAL. Joseph Sackfield ..80 COAL VALLEY. Coal Valley Mining Co 49,930 Cable & AVilson 21,198 Black Diamond Coal Co _. 17,561 Some small mines on the Coal Valley Mining Co.'s land 2,465 Parks & Hillier .2,200 Barnard, Lee & Campbell 1,084 New Diamond Co 600 John Pratt... 500 Banner Coal Co 64 Tons produced in Coal Valley 95,602 ROCK ISLAND. Bailey Davenport.. 2,000 MOLINE. Donald & Brown 3,000 Kay & Allison... 1,200 Witherspoou & Lewis 520 Park & Anderson 466 Tons produced in Moline .■ .5,186 HAMPTON. Hampton Coal'Mining Co 87,500 Taylor Williarns 25,211 Gilchrist & Co 20,595 ^tna Coal Co 12,800 Durfee & Adams... 7,300 Baker, Lowery «fc Wightman _ 5,500 Porter Bros 3,117 Samuel Bowles.. 2,240 Mcintosh & Co 2,113 Hynde & Co. 1,677 John Lunding 548 A. Witherspoon 400 Sturdevant Bros 62 S. Robinson. 50 Tons produced in Hampton 169,133 ZUMA. Zuma Coal Mining Co 1,280 ESTIMATED. 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I, The Twelfth Infantry was called into the service under the pr< clamation uf the President, April 6, 1861 ; was mustered into the service for three years, Aug. i, 1861. It was stationed at Cairo, 111., Bird's Point, Mo., Paducah and Smithland, Ky., until February, when it embarked for Fort Henry, being present at its bombardment and surrender. It fought nobly at the memorable battle of Fort Donelson. Loss — 19 killed, 58 wounded, 10 missing. It then moved to Clarksville anH Nashville, Tenn., on steamer Glendale, and thence on some boat down Cumberland river, and up Tennessee to Pitt-iburg Landing, participating in that battle. Loss — 109 killed and wounded, and 7 missing. It wa in the seige of Corinth, and October 3d and 4th in the battle of Corinth, where it performed a very brilliant part. Total engaged — 225; loss — 17 killed, 80 wounded, and 15 missing. The Twelfth was constantly doing active duty, but space forbids us to here follow in detail. It marched across the country to Pulaski, Tenn.; it was in Sherman's March from Chattanooga to Atlanta ; took an active part in the battle of AlHtoona Pass, and was there commanded by Capt Robt. Kohler, of Rock Island, although his turn of service had expired. In action — 161 ; loss — 57 kiUed and wounded. The Twelfth was in Sherman's March to the Sea, and up through the Carolinas to Washington and thence to Louisville, where it was mustered out, July 16, 1865. M.ijor Wm. D. Williams, com. May 3, 1861. Resigned Oct. 2, 1861. Quartermaster Martin W. Burgh, e. July 23, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. i, 1864. Promoted Quarter- master Seigeant |an. i, 1864. Promoted Quartermaster April 11, 1865. Mustered out July 10, 1865. Surgeon Wm. F. Cady, com. First Assistant Surgeon Aug. i, 1861. Promoted Surgeon May i, 1862. Term expired Oct. 24, 1864. Company D. Captain Robert K. Lackey, com. Aug. i, 1861. Dis- missed. Captain Robt. Koehler, com. First. Lieut. Aug. i, '61. Prmt. Capt. July 2, 1862. Term expired Oct. 21, 1864. First Lieutenant Wm. F. Jobe, com. Second Lieut. Aug. I, 1861. Prmt. First Lieut. July 2, 1862. Term e.xpiied Aug. i, 1864. First Lieutenant Theophilus McConnell, e. July 23, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Feb. 27, 1864. Prmt. Sergt., then First Lieut. April 11, 1865. Mustered out July 10, 1865. Second Lieutenant Francis W. Stearns, e. as Corpl. July 23, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran )an. 1,1864. Prmt. Sergt., then Second Lieut. April 11, 1865. Mustered out July 10, 1865. Sergeant Henry Shaiole, Aug. 3, 1861. Mustered out Aug. II, 1864. Sergeant Emery Hughes, Aug. 3, 1861. Discharged June 18, 1862. Disability. Sergeant Jno. W. Newton, July 23, 1861. Lost a leg at Corinth. Sergeant John Gregg. Discharged Dec. 14, 1864. Corporal John Dowd, Aug. 3, 1861. Killed at Shil< h, Tenn., April 6, 1862. Musician Jno. H. Crawford, Aug. 20, 1861. Prmt. Principal Musician. Mustered out July 10, 1865. Waggoner Henry H. Jones, Aug. 3, 1861. Mustered out July 10, 1865. PRIVATES. Allen M. V. e. Aug. 3, '61, kid. at Allatoona Oct. 5, '64. Applehaus Geo. e. Aug. 3, '61, ra. o. July 10, '65. Anderson Holmes, e. Aug. 3, 1861. Baitus Michael, e. July 23, 61, m. o. July 15, '65. Belts Ralph W,e. Aug. 20, '6i, disd. May 20, '65,disab. Bruner Geo. W. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 16, '62, wds. Re-enlisted as recruit, Feb. 11, '64, m. o. July 10, 1865, as Corporal. Bell Chas. E. e. July 23, 1S61, m. o. July 10, 1865. Brewer Stephen, e. Aug. 20, 1S61, m. o. Sept. 12, 1864. Crist Nelson L. e. Aug. 3, '61, disd. Oct. 22, '62, disab. Chapman Francis, e. July 23, i86i, m. o Aug. 11, '64. Cha e Leander M. e. Aug. 3, '61, m. o. Aug. 11, '64. Friditrer Wm. e. July 23, 1861. Fitzpatrick Francis, e. Aug. 20, '61, absent without leave since Feb. 28, i 64. Gere Levi, e. July 23, '61, kid. at Shiloh, Tenn., April 6, 1862. Hughes Cyrus, e. July 23, 1861, m. o. Aug. n, 1864. Hartstein Arnold,e. Aug. 3, '61, disd. Sept. 28,'62,disab. Hollister Reuben G. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 18, '62. wounds. Hollister Fred. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Sept. ig. '62, wds. Hoeneke Chas. e. July 23, 1861. Harris A. J. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 16, '62, disab. Johnston Jas. e. Aug. 3, '61, disd. Feb. 22, '62, disab. Jones Henry H. e. Jan. i, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865. Kanavy Martin, e. July 8. 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865. Lewis Jos. O. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. July 21, '62, wds. Long Chas. e. Aug. 20. 1861. Lawhead David E. e. Aug. 20, '6i,disd. July ig,'62,wds. Moore Jas. S. e. July 23, 61, disd. Feb. 22, '62, disab. Miller Thos. J. e. Aug. 20. '61, kid. at Corinth Oct. 3, '62. Mead L. S. e. Aug. 20, 186 1, m. o. Sept. 11, 1864. Mitchell Wm. e. July 23, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865. Powell L. C. e. July 23, 1861. in. o. Aug. 11, 1864. Powell Wm. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Feb. 22, '62, disab. Philleo R. C. e. Aug. 20, '61, kid, at Shiloh, Apr. 6 '62. Rose Peter, e. July 23, '61, m. o. July 10, '65, as Sergt. Renner Jacob, e. July 23, 1861, m. o. Aug. 11, 1864. Rathburn L. M. e. Aug. 20, 1S61, died April 24, 1862. Specht John. e. July 23, 1861, m. o. Aug. 11, 1864. Simmons Andw. e. Aug. 20, 1861, disd. Feb. 22, '62, disab . Simmons Theo. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865. Ternstadt Victor, e. Aug. 20, '61, died April 14, 1862. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD. 246 Williams L. e. Aug. 3, '6c, kid. at Shiloh, Apr. 6, '62. Wollman Jos. e. Aug. 20, '6i.disd. July 17, '62, disab. Wallace Alex, e- Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1S65. Zeigler John, e. Aug. 20, '61, m. o. July 10, '65, as Sergt. RECRUITS. Byerly Amos, e. Feb. 26, 1864, died. Case Jno. A. e. Feb. 6, '64, absent without leave since June 27, 1865. Day Hutcheson, e. Feb. 11, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865. Livingstone M. e. Feb. 9, 1864, ni. o. July 10, 1S65. Moore F. N. e. Feb. g, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865. Nelson Ezekiel,e. Feb. 9, 1864, m. o. July lo, 186 Ohlweiler John, e. Feb. 18, 1864, m. o. July 10, li Peterson John, e. Feb. 3, 1864, in o. July 10, 186; Zeigler Benjamin, e. Feb. ii, 1S64, m. ■>. July 10, Hopper Jno. R. e. Oct. 37, 1864, m. o. June 21, iS Herren Renze, e. Oct. 27, 1864, m. o. July 10, 186; Rice Consider, e. Oct. 27, '64, m. o. July 10, '65, joined Co. Shadd Lorenzo, e. Feb. 25, 1864, m. o. July 10, 18 Wolco.x Samuel, e. Oct. 27, '64, m. o. July 10, '65, joined Co. 1865. THIRTEENTH I, V, J. The Thirteenth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized under the Ten-Regiment Bill, at Dixon, Illinois, May g, 1861, and mustered into United States' service May 24, 1861. lune i6th, ordered to Ca^eyville, by rail ; July 6th, to Rolla, Missouri, by rail; October 10, 1861, ordered to Springfield, Missouri ; November 10, 1861, ordered back to Rolla ; remained during the winter in Rolla. March 6, 1862, marched via Springfield, to Pea Ridge, Arkansas ; thence, 7'ia Keitsville, to Bate=ville ; and thence to Helena, Arkansas, arriving on the 14th of July, 1862. July g, 1864, regiment was consolidated with Fifty-sixth Illinois Infantry Volunteers. Major James M. Beardsley, com. First Lieutenant. Promoted Captain Co. C, Aug. 10, 1861. Promoted Major Nov. 27, 1863. Term expired June 18, 1864. Surgeon Samuel C. Plummer, com. First Assistant Surgeon Sept. 9, 1S61. Promoted Surgeon Nov. 7, 1862. Term expired June 18, 1864. Second Assistant Surgeon Henry F. Salter, com. Jan. 4, 1863. Resigned July 23, 1863. Company D. Captain Quincy McNeil, promoted Major Second Cav. First Lieutenant Albert T. Higby, com. Second Lieu- tenant. Prmt. First Lieut. Aug. 10, 1861. Term expired June 22, 1864. Second Lieutenant Mark Bayer, e. as Sergt. May 24. t86i. Prmt. Second Lieut. Dec. 2g, 1862. Resigned March 30, 1863. Corporal John Taylor, e. May 24, 1861, killed at Chickasaw Bayou, Dec. 2g, 1862. Corporal Malcolm Wiser, e. May 24, 1861. Mustered out June 22, 1864, as private. Corporal Frank McDaniels, e. May 24, 1861. Disd. Aug. 29, 1862, disab. Musician T. F. Abbott, e. May 24, 1861. Transferred to Invalid Corps July 15, 1863, Musician Theo. W. Reeves, e. May 24, 1861. Mustered out June 22, 1864. PRIVATES. Alcott Jno. W. e. May 24, '61, disd. Sept. 5, '63, disab. Barnett Geo. W. e. May 24, '61, disd. Jan. 19, '63, disab. Boyles Jno. W. e. May 24, 1864, m. o. June 22, 1864. Calautsky Heniy, e. May 24, i86i,m. o. June 22, 1864. Cook Jas. e. May 24, 1861, died Sept. 20, 1863. Dobson Richard, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June. 22, 1864. Dunham Jas. e. May 24, '61, trans, to 56th 111. Inf.. Co. I, Jan. I, '64, m. o. Aug. 12, '65. Eckhardt Lewis, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 23, 1864. Elton Wm. H. e. May 24, '61, absent, sick since June 30, 1863. Hartzell A. C. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. Hardenbrook W. A. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, '64. Harson Calvin, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. Kendell Hugh L. e. May 24, 1861, m.o. June 22, 1864. Lorens Christian, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. Moore Stephen B. e. May 24, 1864, disd. to enlist as Hospital Steward, U. S. A. Murphy A. P. e. May 24, 1861, died Sept. 6, 1863. O'Connor Geo. e. May 24, '61, disd. Aug. 2g, '62, disab. Paine Wm. e. May 24, '61, m. o. June 22, '64, as Sergt. Parker M. G. e. May 24, '61, m.o. June 22, '64,as Sergt. Pugh Jas. e. May 24. '61, reduced to ranks, m. o. June 22, 1864. Schroeder A. G. e. May 24, 1861. m. o. June 22, 1864. Sims John, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. Schafer L. S. e. May 24, '6r, in. o. Junf 22, '64, as Corpl. Shea John. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. Schelcher Geo. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. Schakeller Chris, e. May 24, 1861, died March 6, 18G3. Stearns M. A. e. May 24, 1861, died April j, 1S63. Schafint J. J. e. May 24, '6i, m. o. June 22, 64, as Sergt. Schaw Jno. e. May 24, '61, trans, to Inv. Corps Mch. 15, 1864. Salter Thos. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. Tote Thos. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. Trovilis S. H.e. May 24, 1861, died Sept 23, 1862. Wust Thos. e. May 24, '6i,prmtd. Corpl. and Sergt., m. 0. Oct. 6, 1864. Woodring Wm. H. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. Wright Jjel, e. May 24, 1861, died Aug. 31, 1863. Weber C. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864. Walker Wm. L. e May 24, '61, disd. Sept. 5, '63, disab. Williamson J. P. e. May 24, '61, kid. at Chickasaw Bayou, Dtc. 29, 1862. Witsel Jacob, e. May 24, 1861, died March 23, 1864. RECRUITS. Conley Hiram, e. June u, '61, dishonorably disd. Feb. 1, 1862. Cooper Jos. e. June 8, 1861. Cramer F. A. e. June 8, '61, absent on detached service. Deisenworth Arthur, e. June 8, 1861. Elliott N. B. e. June 8, i86i, appointed Corporal. Heisel Henry, e. June 11, 1861. Johnson H. e. June 11, 1861, disd, April 28, 1863, Morgart P. F. e. June 8, 1861. Nash L. e. June 11, 1861. Park Robt. e. June 11, 1861. Pearce Jacob, e. June 8, 1861. Seymour Geo. e. June 11, 1861. Saddlar Wm. B. .-. June 8, 1861, died May 9, 1862. Sandford Jno. e. June ii, 1861, deserted Dec. 12, i86i. ' Blair Thos. M. e. June 8, 1861, prmt. Corpl. Sergt. and First Sergeant. 248 ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD. Sergeant Chas. W. Kirkland, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Dec. 19, 1863. Sergeant Andrew Banks, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Jan. 14, 1864, to accept promotion in 4th iVIiss. C. T. Sergeant Irwin Moore, e. Sept. 23, 1861, trans, to U. S. Signal Corps. Corporal A. P. Patterson, e. Sept. 23, i85i, m. o. July 12, 1865, as Sergt. Corporal Oliver Wells, e. Oct. t8, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865, as Sergt. Corporal Owen D. Wilson, e. Oct. 28, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. as Sergt. Corporal Marvin Perry, e. Nov. 15, '61, disd. Mch.1,'63. Corporal John Brockham, e. Sept" 23, 1861, re-enlisted as Veteran. Corporal A. Sedam, e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term e.\. PRIVATES. Brayton Stephen, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Nov. 18, 1863, disab. Brayton Jos. e. Sept. 23, 1861, dropped from rolls Aug. 18, 1862. Bracy M. H. e. Sept. 23, 1S61, disd. Dec. 19, 1863. Ballard Leroy, e. Sept. 23, 1861, kid. Champion Hills, May 16, 1863. Bruce Jacob, e. Oct. 14, 1861, drowned in Etowa river, June 21, 1864. Bowes Francis, e. Oct. 17, 1861, died June 20, 1863, wds., pris. war. Brasher A. e. Oct. 18, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. Brunor Solomon, e. Nov*i6, 1861, disd. April 24, 1862, disab. Brown A. H. e. Nov. 19, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex. Brown W. b\ e. Nov. 20, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864 term ex. Beker H. M. e. Nov. 11, i85i, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term e.x. Beebee Henry, e. Jan. 16, 1862, disd. Jan. 27, 1865, term ex. Carter M. e. Oct. 1, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. Cavanaugh Michael, e. Oct. 17, '61, m. o. July 12, '65. Cook Jos. e. Oct. 21, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, '64, term ex. Crocker C. e. Nov. 21, 1861, disd. Jan. 9, 1862, disab. Decker Henry, e. Sept. 23, '61, disd. Oct. 12, '62, disab. Disney James, e. Sept. 25, '6i, disd. Oct. 14, '62, disab. Dillon Matthew, e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex. Eckman Byram, e. Sept. 23, 1861, ni. o. Dec. 24, 1864, term ex. Erret Henr\ , e. Dec. 20, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. Fowler Thomas, e. Nov. 11, 1861, died at Jefferson Bar- racks, July 5, 1862. Green Wm. e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex. Griffin Geo. e. Sept. 26, 1861, trans, to Invalid Corps, Dec. I, 1863. Gordon Cyrus D. e. Nov. 16, 1861, disd. Dec. 15, 1862, « disab. Hobson Wm. e. Oct. 20, 1861, dropped from rolls Aug. 18, 1862. Halley R. C. e. Oct. 28, 1861, trans, to U. S. Signal Corps, April 21, 1864. Hutton Henry, e. Nov. 11, 1861, m. o. July 13, 1865. Jenkins Geo. e Sept. 23, 1861, kid. at Shiloh, April 7, 1862. Kahler H. D. e. Sept. 29, 1861, trans, to Invalid Corps' Sept. 15, 1863. Lendstiom Jas. J. e. Sept. 23, 1861, wounded, lost foot at Shiloh, dropped from rolls Aug. 18, 1862. Mitchell Abner, e. Sept. 23, 1861, trans, to Invalid Corps, Sept. 15, 1863. Marquis Amos, e. Sept. 23, i86i, trans to Invalid Corps, Sept. 15, 1863. Maberly A. G. e. Sept. 23, 1S61, re-enlisted as veteran. McConnell Jno. e. Nov. 6, 1861, dropped from rolls Aug. 18, 1862. McAfee Robt. e. Nov. 5, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex. Mumford Jno W. e. Nov. 11, 1861, died at St. Louis, May 22, 1862. McMahon Martin, e. Sept. i, 1862. Owen Fred'k, e. Sept. 29, 1861, m. o. March g, 1865, to date Dec. 23, 1864. Pence Geo. e. Sept. 23, 1S61, m. o. July 12, 1865, as Corpl. Reid Robt. F, e. Sept. 23, 1861, promt. Sergt. Major, m. o. July 12, 1865. Robbins Hezekiah, e. Sept. 23. 1861, m. o. July 12. '65. Randall Geo. W. e. Oct. 17, 1861, disd. April 24, 1862. Stocker Geo. e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex. Smith Phillip, e. Oct. 25, iS5i, died Louisville, June 26, 1862, wds. Schneider Phillip, e. Sept. 25, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex. Semortier Jacob, e. Aug. 23, 1862, died at Memphis, March i, 1863. Tudors Stephen, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Jan. 13, 1863, disab. Vance Robt. e. Oct. 26, 1861, m. o. Jan. 17. 1865. Vanderberg Peter, e. Nov. 11, 1861, disd. Aug. 13, 1862, disab. Webster N. M. e. Dec. 20, i86i, m. o. July 12, 1865, as Corpl. Waverling S. D. R. e. Sept. 29, 1861 , m. o. Dec. 28, '64, Wait Samuel N. e. Oct. 7, 1861, deserted Mch. i, 1863. Wells Frank S. e. Oct. 18, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. White Anson S. e. Nov. 11, 1861, disd. Nov. 11, 1862, disab. Webber Arbagh, e. Aug. 26, 1862, on detached duty at m. o. of regt. Youles Amos, e. Oct. 22, 1861, disd. July 12, '62, wds. Young Jno. C. e. Nov. 3, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864, term ex. Company I. First Lieutenant Adam W. McLane, e as Corporal, Sept. 26, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864. Promoted First Lieutenant, Dec. 27, 1864. Mustered out July 12, 1863. Jenkins John, e. Oct. 4, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. Lamore Robt. e. Oct. 7, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. Post Chas. W. e. Oct. 10, i85i, died at Chicago, IJan. 17, 1862. Company K. Allen Geo. S. e. Oct. 29. 1861, m. o. Dec. 33, 1864, term ex. Corbin Nathan, m. o. June 3, 1865, as Corpl. Holyoke Geo. T. e. Sept. i, i86r, m. o. June 3, 1865. McLane Montraville, e. Nov. 17, '61, m. o. July 12, '65. THIRTY-SEVENTH I, V, I. The Thirty-seventh Infantry Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Chicago, Illinois, by Colonel Julius White, in September, 1861. It consisted of ten companies of Infantry and two of Cavalry. September 19th, ordered to St. Louis, Missouri. A few days afterward, moved to Booneville; trom thence to Otterville, and thence to Spring- field, via Warsaw. Returned to Otterville, under Gen. Hunter, where it remained during the winter. January 24, 1862, marched to Pea Ridge, and participated in tlie battle of that place. Returned to CassviUe. June 27th, marched to Springfield. September 29th, marched toNewtonia, and was present at that battle. Moved to Pea Ridge, and thence, via Huntsville and Osage Springs, to Fayetteville, where it again routed the enemy. Returned to Marionsville, Missouri, and marched to Ozark and fifteen miles toward Hartsville, and, after camping a few days, marched to Camp Lyon, Missouri. Soon after marched to the relief of Gen. Blunt, marching 112 miles in three days. Met, fought and defeated the enemy, who were greatly superior to us in numbers. Camped at Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Total number of miles marched, 2,250. December 31, 1865, regiment stationed at Co- lumbus, Texas. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR EECORD. 248 Colonel Myron S. Barnes, commissioned Lieutenant Colonel, Aug. i, 1861. Promoted Colonel, J"Une g, 1S62. Dismissed Nov. 20, 1862; disability. Removed April 18, 1S64. Major Herman Wolford, commissioned First Lieutenant Co. H, Aug. 12, 1861. Promoted Captain, Feb. 8, 1862. Promoted Major, Sept. 9, 1864. Honorably discharged (as Captain) July 13, 1S65. Corporal Jos. Cushman, e. Aug. 20, 1S61, disd. July 16, 1S62, disab. Musician Chas. W. Eaton,e. Aug.i5,'6i,disd.Feb.2i,'64. Musician Orin A. Whitcomb, e. Sept. 12, 1861. PRIVATES. Biglow O. C. e. Sept. 15, 1B61, kid. at Pea Ridge, March 8, 1862. Peadleston A. W. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, '64. Beaumond Edw. e. Sept 17, 1861, disd. Feb. 25, 1864, disab. Blair Jos. F. e. Sept. 13, i86i, died Feb. 5, 1864. Carr Jno. e Sept. 15, 1861, disd. June 9, 1862. Cane Jas. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866. Davis \Vm. e. Aug. 15, 1861, disd. Oct. 16, 1862, disab. Foley Patrick, e. Aug. 18, 1861, disd. April 16, 1862, disab. Fennigan Michael, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866. Graham Geo. e. Sept. 4, i86i, died Dec. 8, 1862, wds. Graham Jno. e. Sept. 5, i86i, m. o. May 15, as Corpl. Lille Cornelius H. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Lienburs W. N. H. e. Sept. 16, 1861, deserted Ngv.2S, 1S65, second desertion. Morris Jesse, e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. McCay Samuel A. e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. MuUarj' Jno. S. e. Aug. 20, 1861. Murphy Wm. e. Sept. 16, 1861. O'Neal Martin e. Sept. i, 1861, deserted July 21, i86«. Patterson Benj. F. e. Aug 20, 1861, disd. June 16* 1862, disab. ' Redicker Jno. M . e. Sept. 8, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Stevenson Alex R. e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Sept." 29, '64. Smith Jos. e. Aug. iS, 1861, disd. July 16, 1862. wds. Sterrett Robt. e. Aug. 20, 1S61, m. o. Oct. 4, 1S64. Shank Absolom, o. Aug. 25, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866. Sheldon Lorenzo D. e. Aug. 15, 1861, m. o Mav li; 1866, as Sergt. ^' Volmer Lewis e. Sept. 20, i86i, disd. July 3, '62 disab. Willis Kendall, e. Sept. 18, 1861, kid. atPeaRidse' March 7, 1862. * ' Wilks R. George, e. Sept. 8, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Wilson Jas. H. e. Aug. 15, 1861, disd. April 16,1862 disab. ' Company K. Harvey Wm. e. Oct. 4, 1S64. Mathews Thos. E. e. . Sanford Chas. e Oct. 4, 1864. Vonaker Jacob, e. Aug. 14, 1861. Wetzler Morris, e. Sept. 9, 1861, trans, to Co. G. FORTY-SEVENTH I. V. I, The Forty. Seventh Infantry was organized and mustered into the service, at Peoria, Aug. 16, 1861. Septem- ber 23d it moved by rail to Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. October 9th, it moved by rail to JeiTerson City, there doing garrison duty until December 22d it moved by rail to Ottville, Mo , doing garrison duty there until February 2, 1S62, when it marched, 7'ia Booneville and St Charles, to St. Louis, there embarking on steamer "War Eagle" for Cairo, 111. February 25th it moved to Commerce, Mo., disembarking and joining Pope's army, then preparing for a campaign against Island No. 10. The Forty-seventh arrived in front of the enemy's works, at New Madrid, March 4th. March 10, with the Eleventh Missouri and a Battery, marched ten miles below, to Point Pleasant, cutting off the enemy's communications by water. Here the Regiment was brig.-)ded with the Eleventh Missouri, Twenth-sixth Illinois and Eighth Wisconsin, under Brig. Gen. Plummer. The enemy evacuating April 5th, on the 7th the Regiment moved to New Madrid. The Forty-seventh then moved by steamer to Fort Pillow, and thence up the Tennessee river, arriving at Hamburg Landing. Tennessee, April 22d. During the next fifteen days, the Regiment accompanied Gen. Pope's army in its advance on Corinth. Was engaged at Farm- ington. May 9th, in which engpgement Lieut. Col. D. L. Jililes waskrlled. The enemy evacuated Corinth, May 29th, the Forty-seventh joining in the pursuit, returning )une nth to Corinth. July 3d, marched to Rienzi. August 18th, marched to Tuscumbia, Ala. Marched September 8th, ai riving on the 14th at Camp Clear Creek, near Corinth. On the i8th, marched towards luka, and participated in the battle of luka on the iqth. Returned to Corinth and participated in battles of Corinth, October 3d and 4th. In the engagement on the 3d, the brave Col. vV. H. Thrush was killed, while bravely leading a charge. The Regiment lost in this engagement, thirty killed and one hundred wounded. It then participated in the pursuit of Price and Van Dorn's army. The Forty- seventh participated in Grant's Central Mississippi Expedition, returning to Grand Junction, Tennessee, January ist, 1S63. The following are the most important movements of the Regiment after this date : Marched to Corinth, January 14th; to Ridgway Station, Tenn., by rail, January 26th; guarded railroads. March 12th, marched to Memphis, Tenn , thenc- embarked on steamer "Empress" for vicinity of Vicksburg, Helena, .-^rk., ten days, and and thence, April ist. landed twelve miles above Vicksburg. May 2d, marchtd down west side of the Mississippi river, and with the Fifteenth -■^rmy Corps, marched to Jackson, Miss., and participated in an engagement, which resulted in the capture of that place. On leaving the city. Col. Cromwell was killed by the rebel cavalry. The Rea;iment participated in a charge on the enemy's works, IVIay 22d, losing twelve killed, and in the defeat of the enemy at Nlechanicsville. In November, moved by way of Memphis, to LaGrangi, Tenn. February ist, moved to Vicksburg; February 23d, to Canton, Mo.; March loth, by steamer to join Red River Expedition. Was pres nt at the capture of Fort De Russey, Louisiana, March 14th. ' articipated in battle of Pleasant Hill. On ftlay 22d arrived at Vicksburg; joined in defeat of Marmxduke. Regiment accompanied Gen. A. J. Smith to Tupelo, Mi's; returned to Memphis. The original term of service expired, was ordered to .Springfield, 111., and . discharged, October 11, 1S64. The Veterans, numbering 196 men, left .Memphis and accompanied Gen. Mower's expedition up White river; thence ordered into Missouri, and thence into Chicago, to quell any riot that might occur on election day. Their services not being needed, they were ordered to report to the Superintendent of the Recruiting Service at Springfield. On November 28th, received 200 drafted men. December 3d. moved to St. Louis, thence to Bowling Green, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn; thence to Eastport, Miss., New Orleans and Mobile, taking part in the destruction of Spanish Fort. At Spanish Fort, six companies arrived from Springfield, making the Regiment once more complete. It was next stationed at Montgomery, Ala., and then at Selma. Mustered out January 21st, 1866, at Selma, Ala., ordered to Springfield, III., and there received pay and discharge. Company G. Captain Jas. W. Ballard, com. March 9, 1865. Mus- tered out Jan. 21, 1S66. First Lieutenant Michael Shunghnfssy, com. March 9, 1865. Mustered out Jan. 21, 1866. Second Lieutenant Asa G. Darbee, com. March 9, 1865. Mustered out Jan. 21, 1866. First Sergt. B. M. Shurtleflf, e. Feb.27, '65. m. o. Jan.21, 1866. Sergt. Edwin B. Knox, e. Feb. 27, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, 66. Sergt. Amos Altimos, e.)Feb. 20, 1865, m, o. Jan. 21, '66. as private. Sergt. Jos. S. Eba, e. Feb. 24, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Sergt. A. Merchant, e. Feb. 2, '65, deseit'd Mch. i8. '65. 249 RUCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD Corpl. Leroy Lowliead, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1S66, as private. Corpl. Fas. P. Stansell, e. Mch. 2, '65, m. o. [an. 21, '66. Corpl. G.W. Flickinger, e. Feb. 16,65, m.o. Jan.21,'66. Corpl. Sam. Shaw, e. Feb. 20, 1865, m. o. May 23, 1865, as private. Corpl. G. W. Hobbs, e. Feb. 10, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66. Corpl. Geo. Grover, e. Mch. 2, '65, desert'd Nov.20,'65. Corpl. Aueust. L. (or D.) Cox, e. Feb. 14, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866, as sergeant. Corpl. Henry Wagoner, e. Feb. 22, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866, as sergeant. Music'n Jno. H. Brookman, e. Mch. 2, '65, m. o. Jan. 17; 1866. Music'n Jerome Pecker, e. Mch. 3, 65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66. Wagoner Marshall W. David, e. Feb. 24, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. PRIVATES. Anderson A. P. e. Feb. 20, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66^ ab- sent sick. Biggard Jas. e. Feb 28, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66, as corpl. Baty Jesse, e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Bart Jno. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o, Jan. 21, 1866. Bartless Nicholas, e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Blakely Thos. e. M.irch 2, 1865, m. o. Ian. 21, 1866. Blair Fred. e. Feb. 23. '65, died at Natchez, Mch. 26, '65. Beers Lewis, e. Feb. 16, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. I Colburn J. Z. e. Feb. 14, '65, m. o. Jan. 2i'66, as corpl. Cornils Jacob, e. March i, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Crawford Geo. A. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 18 6. Di.\on Pearce P. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Davis Richard, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. 1866. Davis L. M. e. Feb. 28. 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Debord Wm. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Drenan Jacob, e. Feb. 24. 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1S66. Exner ^L Ennis, e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Fitzpatrick Jas. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Franklin S. E. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. 1866. Foster James, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Fordham G. M. e. March 2 1^65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Gibson N. W. e. March 2, 1865, m. .1. Jan. 21, 1866. Gayfurt Bennett, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Cumber Nicholas, e. Feb. 23, 1865. m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Gallino Wm. W. e. Feb. 22, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Hubs Jackson, e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Holsapple Wm. D. e. March 22, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66. Holsapple E. F. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Henry Jno. H. e. Feb. 27, i86c;, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Hawkins F. H. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, j866. Hall Henry K. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. ib66. Hammond Jno. e. Feb. 28, 1863, m. e. Jan. 21, 1866. Hammond Dennis, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Jones Rich. L. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 11, 1866. Johnson Wm. R. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. 1866. Jackson Wm. E. e. Feb. 28, 1861, m. o. [an. 21, 1866. Kiskadden R. C. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866* Kem (or Kern) Thos.e. Feb.23,'65, desertM Nov.'2i'6s! Mohr Paul e. Feb. 25, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Maur^r Casper, e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Maxwell Jos. e. Feb. 24, 1865, deserted Nov. 22, 1865. McConnel! Jas. e. Feb. 27,'6s,m. o. Jan. 21, '66 as Corpl". McLaughlin Chas. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.' Muse A. L. e. Feb. 20 1865. m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. McCarle Peter, e. Feb. 22, T865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. McC rd Robt. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.' McKeen Thos. e. Mch. 3. 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866, as Corporal. McGuier Wm. H. e. Mch. 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Orred Nelson, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, i865. Reece Joshua, e. Feb. 24, 1865, ni. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Roultzong W. C. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866, as Corporal. Reinsh F. W. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Reticker H. C. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Ritckey, e. Feb. 20, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Rowe Chas. e. Feb. 18, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Schachter David, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Sayer W. A. e. March i, 1865, died at Mobile, Ala.', Sept. 9, 1865. Stanley R. H. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 2t, 1866. Stanley J. R. e. March 9, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Seltz Gayhart, e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Shean (or Shaw) D. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, '66. Schachter Peter, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Schershel Wm. e. Feb. 25, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1865. Steele G. W. e. Feb. 22. 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Smealon F. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Tindell Aug. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Todd Jno. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan 21, 1866. Thompson [no. N. e. Feb. 4, '65, deserted Nov. 22, '65. Terpense G. W. C. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, '66! Tumblin Andrew, e. Feb. 27, '65, died at Selma, Ala., Jan. 2, 1865. Toy Anthony, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. 1866. Webb Timothy, e. F"eb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Wilkes Benj. F. e. Feb. 22. 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Wilkes Jno. e. Feb. 22, '65, m. o. [une 8,'65, absent sick. Woods S. R. e. Feb, 16, m.o. Jan. 21, 1866. Wright David, e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Yates Thos. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 26, i86b. Zabrisky J. H. e. March i, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1861. FIFTY-EIGHTH J. F. I, Was recruited at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Feb. 11,1862. Moved to Cairo and reported to Gen. Paine on the 12th. Proceeded to Smithland, Ky., and thence to the vicinity of Fort Donelson, disembarking on the morning of the 14th, hiving been assigned to Third Brigade, Third Division. Was there assigned to Second Division in Gen . Lawman s Brigade, participating in the battle of Fort Donalson. M irched to Fort Henry and embarked in steamer for Pittsburg Landing. Was in battle of Shiloh, and captured while nobly standing their ground. although surrounded on all sides. After a horrible imprisonment of seven months, what were left of the noble regiment were paroled. The few not captured participated in all the battles of their command, viz.: seige of Corinth, battles of Corinth, luka, etc. After being paroled, they did guard duty at Mound City, Illinois. Jan. 21, 1874, the regiment being re-organized, embarked for Vicksburg. Was assigned to First Brigade, Third Division,' Fifteenth A. C. ^ Marched to Meridian, Miss.; wis the first regiment to cr .ss the Big Black ; first to engage the enemy at Queen's Hill, and fiist to enter Meridian. Returning to Vicksburg, wereordered to t.ake part in Gen. B.anks P.ed River campaign. Was in seige of Fort De Russey, and first into the fort. At Pleasant Hill, the Fifty-eighth crowned itself with glory by standing its ground while others gave way, and capturing 150 prisoners and recapturing a battery belonging to First U. S. Artillery. In this engagement the Fifty-eighth lost heavily, Ihe Fifty-eighth was mustered out at Montgomery, Ala., April i, 1866. Company K. Captain Patrick Gregg, com. Dec. 31, 1S61. Promoted Surgeon 23d Regiment. Captain John Tobin, com. First Lieut. Dec. 31, 1861. Promoted Capt. Dec. 15, 1862. Killed Apr. 9, '64. Captain John W. Gregg, com. Second Lieut. Dec. 31, i86i. Promoted First Lieut. Dec. 15, 1862. Pro- moted Capt. April 9, 1S64. Mustered cut, term expired. First Lieutenant Thos. Malloy, e. Nov. 12, 1861. Re- enlisted as veteran Jan. 2, 1864. Promoted First Lieut. April 9, 1864. Transferred to Co. H con- solidated, and killed at Spanish Fort. Second Lieutenant John E. Cl.irk. e. as First Sergeant Oct. 14, 1861. Promoted Second Lieut. Dec. 15, i86i. Dishonorably dismisse 1 March 25, 1864. Sergt. Henry F. Errett, e. Oct. 10, 1861. Dishon. disd. to date April 19, 1865, as private. Musician Rich Colmer, e. Dec. 11, 1861. Deserted May 15, 1862. Musician Wm. H. Fleming, e. Nov. 12, 1861. Deserted Feb. II, i86z. DECEASED LATE OF EDGINGTON TOWNSHIP KOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD. 249 PRIVATES. Byrnes Edmund, e. Sept 25, '61, died at Rock Island, Jan. IS, T862. Briggs Jos. e. Nov. 12, '61, dishon. disd. to date April 19, 1865, as Sergt. Beatty Jno, e. Dec. 14, '61, died of wds. reed, at Shiloh. Cavanaugh Rich. e. Oct. 7 '61, disd. Aug. 27, '62,disab. Cahill Jno. e. Oct. 13, '61, died Cincinnati, O., May 13, 1862, wds. Cahill Edmund, e. Oct. ig, '61, disd. July 29, '62,disab. Cahill Owen, e. Oct. 14, '61, m. o. Mch. 8, '65, to date Dec. 30, '64. Condon Jno. e. Sept. 28, '6i, re-enlisted as veteran, deserted Feb. 12, '65. C ane las. e. Oct. 25, '61, disd. July 22, '62, disab. Crane Thos. e. Nov. 12, '61, died at Vicksburg, June 30, '64. Connelly Dennis, e. Dec. 10, i86i, m. o. April i, 1866. Crouan Jno. e. Dec. 10, '61, disd. May 12, '63, disab. Conroy Patrick, e. Dec. 11. '61, kid. at Ft. Donelson Feb. 15, '62. Cool Frederick, e. Oct. ig, '61, deserted Nov. 26, '61. Duchstater Jac^b, e. Dec. 21, '61, deserted Jan. i. '62. Dolan Jas. e. Oct. 4, '61, wnd. at Pleasant Hill, La., arm amputated, m. o. Feb. 7, '65, as Sergt. Donovan John, e. Oct. 3, '61, disd. Aug. 22, 62, disab. Dunn John, e. Oct. 25, 61, dishon. disd. to date April ig, '65, sentence Court Marshal. Fox Jno. '•. Oct. 4, 1861, deserted Jan. 28, 1863. Fitzpatrick David, e. Sept. 28, '61, m. o. Jan. 3, '63, to date Dec. 30, '64. Fitzpatrick Patrick, e. Dec. 10, '61, died of wds. reed, at Shiloh. Fleming Jas. e. Oct. 3, '61, disd. Aug. 26, '62, disab. Farley Jas. e. Nov. 11, 1861, deserted Jan. 28, 1863. Flanagan Pat'k, e. Dec. 19, '61, trans, to V. R. C. Oct. 17, '64. Faulkner Jno. C.e. Oct. 20, 1861, desert'd Jan. 4, 1862. Gallagher Peter, e. Dec. 18, 1S61, desert'd Jan. 28,1863. Goodlow Newet, e. Oct. 15, 1861, deserted Oct. 20,1863. Grace Wm. e. Oct. 4, 1861, m. o. Feb. 7, 1865. Goold Robt. e. Dec. 10, 1861, trans, to Co. A as consld. Garro las. e. Dec. 10, 1861, m. o Feb. 7, 1865. Gunn Benj. H. e. Oct. lo, 1861, desrrted Jan. 4, 1862. Handly Peter, e. Oct. 4. '61, dishon. disd. to date Apr. g, '65, sentence Court Martial. Harrington S. B. e. Dec. ig, '61, dishon. disd. as Corpl to date April ig, '65, sentence Coi-rt Martial. Hennegan Wm. P. e. Dec. 19, '61, m. o Feb. 9, '65, to date Feb. 17, '65. Hagan John, e. Dec. 10, i86r, re-enlisted as veteran. Haw John B. e. Dec. lo, 1S61, kid at Shiloh Apr.6.'62. Hanson Swan, e. Dec. 12, '61, disd. Mch. 10, '62. disab. Hurry Harvey, e. Oct. 13, 1861, deserted )an. 4, 1862. Harding Gora, e. Oct. 10, 1861, deserted Jan. 20, 1862. Healy Patrick, e. Nov. 3, 1861, deserted Nov. 16, 1861. Kinney Michael, e. Sept. 28, '61, disd. June 16,62, disab Kelleher B. e. Oct. 3, 1861, deserted Aug. 18, 1862. Keefe Cornelius, e. Oct. 14, 1861, desert d Jan. 28, '63. Kennedy Thos. e. Dec. 10,1861, re-enlisted as veteran. Keenan Edmund, e. Oct. 28, 1862, deserted Dec. 19, '61. Lohiff John, e. Oct. 3, '6i, m. o. Feb. 7, '65, as First Sergt. Langan Patr'k, e. Dec. 11, '61, died at St. Louis, wds. reed, at Shiloh. Lewis Francis, e. Dec. 23, 1861, deserted Jan. 5, 1862. Mulligan Dennis, e. Oct. 3, '61, died at Canton, Miss., March i, '64. Maroney Peter, e. Sept. 26, 1861, m. o. Feb. 7, 1865. Murphy Michael, e. Oct. 3, '61, dishon. disd. to date April ig, '65, senteiice Court Martial. McKee Jos. e. Dec 10, 1861, deserted Sept. 30, 1864. McNeish Wm. e. Dec. 10, '61, dishon. disd. to date April ig, '65, sentence Court Marshal. O'Rourke Michael, e. Dec. 27, '61, mo. o. Feb. 9, '65, to date Feb. 7, '65. O'Brian Dennis, e. Oct. 26, 1861, deserted Apr. 28, '63. O'Neil Lawrence, e. Dec. 12, '61, dishon. disd. to date April 18, '65, sentence Court Martial. Reed Jno. C. e. Oct. 28, 1861, deserted Nov. 10, 1861. Rathbun Evert or Edd, e.Dec.21, 6i,desert'd Jan. i, '62. Rourke Brian, e. Dec. 4, 1S61, re-enlisted as veteran. Ross }ohn, e. Dec. 14, 1S61, m, o. F^b. 7, 1865. Redman Peter, e. Dec. 28, '61, dishon. disd. to date April 19, '65, sentence Court Martial. Ryan Edmund, e. Oct. 14, 1861, deserted Oct. 2g, 1861. Risban Patrick, e. Oct. 7, 1S61, deserted Oct. 29, 1861. Rose Jas. e. Dec. 28, 1861, deserted Dec. 28, i86i. Scott Jas. e. Oct. 20, '61, kid. Benton Barracks Sept. 8, '62. Scott Chas. E. e. Oct. 20, '61, died at Memphis June 10, '63. Sutherland John, e. Oct. 20, '61, deserted Dec. 28, '61. Thompson John, e. Oct. 3, '61, died St. Louis Jan. 13, '63. Vallie Alex. e. Oct. 28. '61, dishon. disd. to date April 19, '65, sentence Court Martial. Wilson John, e. Oct. 10, 1S61, deserted Dec. 25, 1861. Whitehead H. C. e. Dec. 30, 1861, m. o. March 16, '65. Ward John, e. Oct. 14, '61, re-enlisted as veteran, m.o. April I, '66. Williams Dan'l, e, Dec. 10, '61, disd, by order War Department. Whalan Michael, e. Dec. 26, '6i, m.o. Feb. 7, 1865. Wi more Henry, e. Oct. 22, 1861, deserted Dec. 29, '61. RECRUITS. Arnold Thos. Feb. 16, 1863, m. o. April i, 1866. Beatty Wm. e. June 5, '63, m. o. Apr. i, '66, as Sergt. ( avanaugh Rich, e. June 5, '63, deserted Sept. 30, '64. Colladin Geo. W. e. Jan. 14, '63, deserted March i, '63. McBride Wilson, e. Jan. i, '62, died of wds. reed, at Shiloh. Reilly Jas. e. Dec. ig, 1862, m. o. Dec. 31, 1865. Wilson Geo. e. Jan. i, '62. dishon. disd. to date April 19, '6s, sentence Grand Court Maitial. FIFTY-EIGHTH CONSOLIDATEI), Company K (consolidated). Captain J. N. Skelton, com. April 4, i86s. Mustered out April I, 1866. First Lieut. |. F. M. Walters, com. April 4, 1865. Re- signed Nov. 28, 1865. First Lieut. Noyes B. Elliott, com. Second Lieut. April 4,1865. Pro. First Lieut. Jan. 10, 1866. Mustered out April I, 1866. Second Lieut. Jas. F. Heck, e. as ist Sergt. March 8, 1865. M. o. March 7, 1866. Com. 2d Lieut, but not mustered. Sergt. Richd. H. Trevor, e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch. 21, i866, as private. Sergt. Horace C. Hubbell, e. Mch. 14, 1865. m. o Mch. 13, 1866. Sergt. Jas. S. Smith, e. Mch. 10, 1865, deserted Nov. I, 1865. Sergt. Jas. Montgomery, e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, 1866. Corpl. Wm. Downing, e. Mch. 18, 1865, deserted Apl. 7, 1865. Corpl. Jno. Montgomery, e. Mch. 13, 1865, m. o. Mch. 12, 1866. Corpl. Lyman N. Russell, e. Mch. 21, 1865, m. o. Mch, 20, 1866. Corpl. Jno. Redenbaugh, e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 'is, 1866. Corpl. las. Lafferty, e. Mch. 11, '65, m. o. Mch. 10, ^66. Corpl. I. N Kirkpatrick, e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch. 21, 1866. Corpl. Wm. L. Stephen, e. Mch. 13, 1865, died Aug. 24, i86s. orpl. Lyman N. Dowe, e. Mch. 24, i86s, disd. Jan. 31, 1866, disab. Musician Geo. Criswell, e. Mch. 20. 1865, m. o. Mch. 19, 1866. Musician Commo'iore P. Ohaver, e. Mch. 15, 1S65, m. o. Mch. 14, 1866. Wagoner Thos. Curley, e. Mch. 8, '65, m. o. Dec. 5, '65. PRIVATES. Ammon Jno. e. Mch. 20, 1865, m. o. Mch. 19, 1866. Andrews David, e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o Mch. 15, 1866. Beyer Herman, e. Mch. 27, i86s, m. o. Mch. 26, 1866. Bailey Wm. H. e. Mch. 20, 1865, m. o. Mch. 19, 1866. Bloomfield H. e. Mch. 20, 1865, deserted Feb, '28, '66. Bedford Mark, e. Mch. 14, i86s, ni. o. Mch. 13, 1866. Blackstock David, e. Mch. 14. 1865, m. o. Mch. 13. '66. Bennett Jno. H. e. Mch. 26, 1865, drowned at Mobile, Ala. April 18, 1865. 16J< 250 EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR EECOED. Butler Oliver, e. Mch. 14, 1865, died at Montgomery, Ala.. Sept. 26, 1865. Chapin Eugene, e. Mch. 25, 1865, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Colville Jno. M. e. Mch. 27, 1865, died at Montgomery, Ala., Aug. 3, 186=;. Cole las. e. Mch. 18, 1865, deserted April 7, 1865. Driggers Isham, e. Mch. 10, 1865, drowned at Mobile, Ala., June i, 1865. Dailey Lyam N. e. Mch. 9, 1865, disd. Sept. 18, 1865, disab. Dix Henry, e. Mch. 18, 1865, deserted April 7, 1865. Deal Samuel M. e. Mch. 22, 1865, died at Montgomery, Ala., June 17, 1865. Drury Daniel B. e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, 1866. Dilley Jno. W. e. Mch. 3, m. o. Mch. 12, 1866. Davis Jos. N. e. Mch. 17, 1865, m. o. April 13, 1866, to date April i, 1863. Drake Hiram, e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 18, 1866. Ferhert Peter, e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Mch. 26, 1866. Fulsinger Frank, e. Mch. 10, 1865, m. o. Mch. g, 1866. Fiedler Adam, e. Mch. 9, 1865, m. o. Mch. 8. 1866. Gilbert Elon, e. Mch. 25, 1865, disd. Feb. 3, '66, disab. Gamble Abram. e. Mch. 22, 1865, deserted Oct. 12, '65. Harris Samuel H. e. Mch. 23, 1865, ni. o. Mch. 21, '66. Hawley Isaac N. e. Mch. 20, 1865, disd. Aug. 23, 1865, disab. Hogarty M. V. e. Mch. 15, 1865, m. o. Mch. 14, 1866. Hogarty R. M. e. Mch. 15, 1865, m. o. Mch. 14, 1866. Hamilton Wm. C. e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch. 21, '66. Hays Wilson, e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866. Honedel Sebastian, e. Mch. 16, 1865, deserted Feb. 28, 1866. Haley Alex. T. e. Mch. 24, 1865, died at Montgomery. Ala., Sept. 4, 1865. Johnson Chas. E. e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Mch. 26, '66. Jones Emery S. e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866. Johnson Wm. R. e. Mch. 27, 1S65, m. o. Mch. 26, 1866. Johnson Thos. B. e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Sept. 26, '65. Kinsey Hiram W. e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch. 20, '66, Leonard Martin, e. Mch. 18, 1865, m. o. Mch. 17, 1866. McKimby Cassius,e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, '66. McGrinty Dennis, e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, '66. McLaughlin Jas. B. e. Mch. 27, 1865, disd. Sept. 18, 1865, disab. McCartnej' Chas. L. e. Mch. 12, '65, m. o. Mch. 12, '66. Murphy Michael T. e. Mch. 16, '65, m. o. Mch. 21, '66. Moore Wm. S. e. Mch. 8, 1865, mo. Mch. 7, 1866. Murphy John, e, Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866. Morgan Geo. e. Mch. 23, 1865, deserted April 7, 1865. Parker Irving, e. Mch. 16, 1865. Prescofi O. T. e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866. Piersol rornelius, e. Mch. 15, 1865, m. o. Mch. 21, 1866. Parker Jno. A.e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch. 20, 1866. Parmenter Wn^. P. e. Mch. 27, '65, m. o. Mch. 26, '66. Patterson Wm. e. Mch. 17, 1865, m. o. Mch. 16, 1866. Parker Crawford, e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 14, 1866. Riechter Jos. e. Mch. 18, 1865, m. o. Mch. 17, 1866. Ryan Cornelius, e. Mch. 21, 1865, m. o. Mch. 20, 1866. Smith Joshua, e. Mch, 18, 1865, m. o. Sept. 26, 1865. Sanders Thos. S. e. Mch. 20, deserted April 7, 1865. Smith Orren, e. Mch. 18, 1865, m. o. Mch. 17, 1866. Schutte C. Aug. e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866. as Corpl. Sivard H. C. e. Mch. 11, 1866, m. o. Mch. 10, 1866. Spirey Jasper N. e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Mch. 26, 1866. Skinner Francis, e. Mch. 15, 1865, m.o. Mch. 14, 1866. Strallman Henry, e. Mch. 19, '65, deserted Nov. i, '65. Stedman Thos. C. e. Mch. 9, '65, deserted Sept. 12, '65. Stebben Jno. e. Mch. 9, 1865, m. o. Mch. 8, 1866. Titman Elias, e. Mch. 14, 1865, disd. Feb. 3, '66, disab. Tilinski Frank, e. Mch. 14, 1865, died at Montgomery, Ala., Aug. 23, 1865. Voss David, e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, 1866. Van Camp Wm. P. e. Mch. 8, i8'65, m. o. Mch. 7, 1866. Vc'lk Mathias, e. Mch. 27, 1865, disd. Dec. 30, '65, disab. Whitney M. T. B. e. Mch. 17. 1S65, m. o. Mch. 16, '66. Wood Thos. e. Mch. 17, 1S65, died at hospital in Mo. Watkins Wm. W. e. Mch. 21, '65, deserted Oct. 12, '65. Whitney Advent, e. Mch. 17, m.o. Mch. zi, i865. Zachary Milton H. e. Mch. 12, 1865, m.o. Mch. 12, '66. TWENTY-EIGSTH INF, CONSOLIDATED, Company I. Company I joined the Regiment April 15, 1865, at Mobile, Alabama; June 3d were reviewed by Chief Jus- tice Chase; July 2d embarked for Brazos Santiago, Texas; arrived July 6; 7th marched to Clarksville; Aug. 2d marched for BrownsvilUe, arriving on 3d. Lieut. Col. R. G. Morrison, 34th Indiana, commanding Brigade; Major Gen. F. Steele, commanding District; mustered out March 15, 1866. Captain Thos. L. Dougherty, com. March 28, 1865. Mustered out March 15, 1866. First Lieutenant Chas. S. Woods, com. March 28, 1865. Mustered out March 15, 1866. Second Lieutenant Chas. R. Reynolds, com. March 28, 1865. Mustered out March 15, 1866. First Sergeant L.B.Mapes, e.Mch. i, '65, m.o. Mch. 1. '66 SergeantJno.W.Boughman,e.Feb.28,'65,m.o.Feb.28,'66 Sergeant Francis H. Wells, e.Mch.3,'65,m.o.Mch.3,'_66 Sergeant Fred He.aenway, e.Feb.27,'65,m.o.Feb.27,'66 Sergeant Joel L. Ohaver. CorporalHenryC.Twinning,e.Mch.7,'6s,m.o.Mch.7,'66 Corporal Geo. K. Reed, e. March 4, '65, m.o. Mch. 4. '66. Corporal L. Reynolds, e. Mch. 4, '65. m.o. Mch. 4, '66 Corporal Barclay Kunkle, e. Feb.27,'65,m.o.Feb.27,'66 Corporal M. Schutthies,e. March 5, '65, m.o. March 5, '66, Corporal Isa.ic Faucett,e. March 4, '65. m.o. Match 4, '66 Corporal L. M. Sevier. Musician C. D. Severns, e. March 4, '65, m. o. Mch. 4, '66 Musician Henry R.FuUer.e. March 8,'65,m.o.Mch.8,'66 PRIVATES. Anderson Hiram, e. March i, 1865, m. o. March i, '66. Boughland Aug. e. March i, 1865, m. o. March i, '66. Bahuke Henry, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. Blair N. e. March 4, 1865, m. ■.. March 4, 1866. Black Wm. J. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. March 2, 1866. Balflour Wm. e. March 5, 1865, m. o. March 5, 1866. Baleman Theo. e. Feb. 24, 1865. in. o. Feb. 24, 1866. Brown Thos. e. March 6, 1865, m. o. March 6, 1866. Bailey W. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. Bill Jacob L. e. March 6, 1865, m. o. June 24, 1865. Bailey Wm. G. e. March 21, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66. Conover Albert, e. Feb. 23, 1865, m. o. Feb. 23, 1866. Carson Win. e. Feb. 28, 1805, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866. Davis Benj. R. e. March 5, 1865, m. o. March 5, 1866. Dover Dewitt, e. March 12, 1865, died at Mobile, April 24, 1865. Essex E. J. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. Fries Adam, e. Feb. 25. 1865, m. o. Feb. 25, 1866. Fisher Daniel, e. March 24, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. Foster Isaac, e, March 6, 1865, m. o. Aug. i, 1865. Hendel Samuel, e. March 10, 1865, m. o. Aug. 18, ,65. Hendel David, e. March 10, 1865, m. o. March 10, '66. Johnson Wm. N. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66. Johnson Cris, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866. Johnson Chas. M. e. March 4, 1865. m. o. March 4, 66. Larson Bengt, e. March i, 1865, died at Brownsville, 1 exas, Oct. 9, 1865. Lequott Wm. e. Mch. 6, '65, died at Mobile, July 7, '65. McMicken Howard, e. Mch. 12, '65, m. o. Mch. 12, '66. McMillen Jas. e. March 12, 1865, m. o. March 12, 1866. Mills John W. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Feb. 24, 1866. Matteson Francis, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Aug. 18, '65. Mortell Chas. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Keb. 28. 1866. McGrew Chas. e. Feb. 25, 1865. m. o. Feb. 25, 1866. McCoy Walter, e. March 4, 1865, m. c. March 4, 1866. Murry Uriah, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. Aug. 18, 1865. Miller Michael, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. McKay F. J. e. March 12, 1865, m. o March 12, 1866. Ormson Chas. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866. Oleson Matthias, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866. Pears Jno. e. Marc'i 4. 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. Peterson Peter, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. Pulen Eli, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. Pennell Lewis M. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66. Parker Chas. e. March 6, 1865, m. o. March 6, 1866. Rottler Casper, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. March 3, 1866. Reynolds Jas. D. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66. ROCK ISLAJSTD COUNTY WAR KECOED. 250 Ripley H. C. e. March 5, 1865, m. o. June 24, 1865. Reeves M. e. March 8, 1865, m. o. March 8, 1866. Reeves A. J. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. March 8, 1866. Ripley D. L. e. March 5, 1S65, m. o. March 5, 1866. Sollemberger S. e. March 6, 1865, m. o. March 6, 1866. Shanks F. e. March 4, 1865, ni. o. March 4, 1866. Stickrod Jos. A. e. March 4, 1S65, m. o. March 3, 1866. Stakeman Jno. A. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. Mch. 4, ,66. Sullivan Martin, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. July 8, 1865. Skippei Jno. P. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Feb. 27, 1866. Skipper Jas. L. e. March 4, 1865, died at Brownsville, Texas, Jan. 30, 1863. Shirkey Wm. P. e. March 5, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1863. Sedam Jas. e. March i, 1865, m. o. March i, 1866. Smith Wm. B. e. March 7, 1865, m. o. March 7, 1866. Tayne Wilson, e. March 5, 1865, m. o. March 5, 1S66. Taylor Samuel L. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66. Thornton J. M. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. Vance Andrew, e. March 12. 1865, m. o. March 12, '66. Wells Oscar F. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. Wright J. H. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Feb. 12, 1S66. Westberry L. H. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. Warman Enoch, e. March 4, 1865. m. o. Aug. i3, 1865. Wells Jno. L. e. March 7, 1865, m. o. March 7, 1866. Wood Hiram P. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866. Walker Wm. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866. FIFTY-FIRST I, F. I. The Fifty-first was organized at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Dec. 21, 1861, by Col. Gilbert W. Cumming. They first moved to Kentucky, then to Missouri; was at battle of Farmington and siege of Corinth; was stationed at Dec.itur, Ala., guarding railros.d; was in the campaign against Bragg. The Fifty-first was in the thickest of the fight at Stone River, losing heavily. It then moved to Bridgeport, Ala., into northern Georgia by hard marches, which ended in their being hotly engaged in the battle of Chickamauga, where, of 204 engaged, they lost in killed and wounded, ninety. They participated in battle of Mission Ridge, losing thirty out of 150 men engaged. Moved to relief of Gen. Burnside at KnoxviUe. After veteran furlough the Fifty-first was in Gen. Sherm n's celebrated march to Atlanta, and was engaged at Rock Face Ridge, Resaca, Dallas, Kennesaw Mountain (losing fifty-four men killed and wounded). Peach Tree Creek, siege of Atlanta. During the campaign the Fifty-first lost three officers, killed; four wounded, and 105 men killed and wounded. It then moved to Chattanooga, where 192 drafted men joined them. At Lynnville it met the enemy, losing twelve men, and at the battle of Franklin losing fifty-two men killed and wounded, and ninety-eight take 1 prisoners. Participated in the battle of Nashville. At Nashville, ninety men, Co. I, joined the regiment. The Fifty-first moved to New Orleans, thence into Te.xas, and mustered ou 'at Camp Irwin, Texas, Sept. 25, 1865. Paid and dischaiged at Camp Butler, 111., Oct. 15, 1865. Franks E. H. e. Dec. 11, 1861. Genung Lewis, e. Dec. 5, 1861, m.o. June 13, '65, Sergt. Gibson H. T. e. Dec. 18, i86t. Golden Benj. e. Dec. 9, i86i, m. o. Sept. 25, '65, Corpl. Glunt Benj. F. e. Dec. 4, 1861, disd. Sept. 23, 1862. Johnson Ebenezer, e. Jan. 8, 1862, disd. April 7, 1866, worthlessness, Jack Alex. N. e. Dec. 4, 1S61, m. o. Feb. 28, 1865. Kelly Daniel, e. Dec. 30, 1861, disd. April 7, 1862. Lansdown Kiser A. e. Dec. 6, 1861, died at Nashville, June 4, 1865, wds. Mee Wm. H. e. Dec. 10, 1861, died at Andersonville prison Aug. 20, 1864; No. of grave, 6,266. Miller Jeriy, e. Dec. 10, 1861. Metzas M. R. e. Dec. 7, 1861. Nicholson Wm. F. e. Dec. 4, '61, m. o. Sept. 25, '65 as Corpl. Phillis Hugh, e. Dec. 10, 1861, disd. Aug. 18, 1864. Reed D. U. e. Dec. 4, 1861, m. o. Feb. 28, 1865, Sergt. Ramsey Thomas, e. Dec. 12, 1861, trans, to Veteran Reserve Corps, Aug., 1864. Rowland Rjbt. e. Dec. 6, '6i, m. o. p"eb. 28, '65, Sergt. Rotliff Jno. e. Dec. 7, 1861, died or disd. Nov. 5, 1862. Sturdevan Chas. e. Dec. 8, 1S61, disd. April 7, 1862. Sheppard Jas. e. Dec. 12, i86i. Spaid Geo. e. Dec. 16, 1861. Sturdivan Geo. e. Dec. ig, 1861. Vanderburg H. e. Dec. 10, i86i. White Wm. F. e. Dec. 9, 1861. Company H. Captain John T. Whitson, com. March i, 1862. Died July 15, 1862. Captain Chas. 3. Whitson, com. Second Lieutenant, March i, 1862. Promoted Captain. July 15, 1862. Resigned March 18, 1863. First Lieutenant Osman L. Cole, e. Nov. 26, 1861. Pro. Sergt., then Second Lieut., July 15, 1862. Pro. First Lieut., Nov. 18, 1863. Honorably disd. (as Second Lieut.) March 16, 1865. Second Lieutenant Heniy C. Trent, e. Dec. q, 1861. Disd. June 15, 1864 (''s Sergt.) Com. Second Lieut. but not mustered. PRIVATES. Abbott Isaac e. Dec. 3, 1861, disd. Nov. 2, 1862. Abbott A. J. e. Dec. 7, i86i, disd. April 7, 1862. Allen Stephen J. e. Nov. 30, i86i, m. o. Sept. 25, '65, was prisr. Bowker Millard F. e. Dec. 11, 1861, m. o. Sept. 25, '65. Bishop Wm. H. e. Nov. 30, '61, died at Chicago, Jan. 30, i86z. Bunnell Calvin J. e. Dec. 5, 1861, m. o. Sept. 25, 1865. Curtis Edwin P. e. Dec. 13, 1861, disd. April 7, 1862. Case Jno. e. Dec. 21, 1861, m. o. Feb. 27, 1865. Day J. W. e. Dec. 12, 1861, m. o. Jan. 12, '65, Sergt. Dunn Geo. e. Dec. 16, '61, died at Corinth, July 18, '62. SIXTY-FIFTH I, F. I, Better known as Scotch Regiment, was organized at Camp Douglas, 111., by Col. Daniel Cameron, Jr., and mustered into service May i, 1862. It was first ordered to Martinsburg, Va. When Col. Miles ingloriously sur- rendered Harper's Ferry, the Sixty-fifth became prisoners. It was next day paroUed and sent to Chicago. After being exchanged thej' joined Gen. Burnsides' command in Kentucky. Was in the siege of KnoxviUe. It was in Sherman's march on Atlanta, and participated in several severe engagements. The Scotch Regiment lost heavily at the battle of Columbia, and afterward at the battle of Franklin, i'he Sixty-fifth moved by boat to Cincinnati and rail to Washington and Annapolis, and thence to Wilmington, N. C. It was in a number of small engage- ments in that vicinity until Johnson's surrender. Was mustered out July 13, 1865, and secured final pay and dis- charge at Chicago, July 26, 1865. Company B. Captain Robt. S. Montgomery, com. March 12, 1862. Term expired Nov. 15, 1865. First Lieutenant Jas. W. Ballard, com. Feb. 13, 1862. Resigned March 31, 1863. First Lieutenant Henry H. Jones, com. Second Lieu- tenant, March 15, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant, April I, 1863. Term expired April 18, 1S65. First Sergeant Alex. F. Ekstrom, e. Feb. 10, 1862. Pro. First Lieut. Co. G. Sergt. James Bardwell, e. Feb. 19, 1862, kid. at Colum- bia, Tenn., Nov. 26, 1864. Corporal David Jones, e. Feb. i, '62, m. o. July 13, '65. 251 EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD. PRIVATES. Ballard Jno. H. e. Feb. i, 1862, m. o. July 13, 1865. Brown Henry, e. March 4, 1862, head shaved and drummed out of Camp Douglas, 111., June 30, 1862. Craig Alex. e. March 8, 1862, m. o. April 18, 1865. Cathcart Geo. S. e. Feb. 21, 1862, trans, to Co. B, m. o. luly 13, 1865. Craft Eli R. e. March 8, 1864, disd. Oct. 31, '62, disab. Dean Joel, e. Feb. 12, 1S62, died at Camp Douglas, 111. Drake Henry, e. Feb. 24, 1862, m. o. July 13, 1865. Greanstead Wm. H. H. e. Feb. i, '62, m. o. July 13, '65. Graham Smith, e. Feb. 12, 1862. Goolsby Wm. H. H. e. Feb. 21, 1862, died at Camp Douglas, 111., April 7, 1862. Jones Eli, e. Feb. 8, 1862, deserted in 1862. Jenkins Henry, e. Feb. 21, 1862, died at Kingston, Ga., July 20, 1864, wds. Jones A. A. e. Feb. 11, 1862, m. o. April 18. '65, Corpl. Kell David, e. Feb. 6, 1862, m. o. April 18, 1865. Klinkefuss R. e. Feb. 12, 1862, disd. Oct. 31, '62, disab. Moore Wm. S. e. Jan. 30, '62, disd. Oct. 31, '62, disab. MontgoiTiery James, e. Mch. 8, '62, disd. Sept. 30, '62. Monroe Geo. e. Feb. 21, 1862, re-enlisted as veteran, m. o. July 13, 1865. McLaughlin Jos. c. Feb. 8, 1862, trans, to Co. K, April I, 1863. Nourse Wm. e. Jan. 25, 1862, died at Camp Douglas, April I, 1862. Patterson M. F. e. April 10, 1862, m. o. April 18, 1865. Roe Daniel, e. Feb. 12, 1862, deserted Dec. i, 1862. Spencer M. V. e. Feb. 20, 1862, absent with leave at m. o. of regt. Stout Jno. e. Feb. 6, 1862, died at Camp Douglas, Mch. 22, 1862. Shaugnessy Jas. e. Feb. 21, 1862. m. o. July 13, 1865. Tarr Colwell, e. April 12. 1862, deserted at Camp Doug- las, 111. Van Meter L. S. e. March 11, 1862, died at Martins- burg, Va., Sept. 6, 1862. West P. B. e. Feb. i, 1862, disd. Aug. 16, '62, disab. Webb Wm. e. Feb. 7, 1862, m. o. July 13, 1S65. Walton Z. e. Feb. 12, 1862, m. o. July 13, 1S65. RECRUITS. Brown Simeon, e. Jan. 14, 1863, m. o. July 13, 1865. Cole Jno. e. June 10, 1862, deserted. Charles Chas. e. June 4, 1862, ni. o. June 3, 1865. Delosier Jas. C. e. Jan. 16, 1863, m. o. July 13, 1865. Jones Jason J. e. Jan. 14, 1863, m. o. July 13, 1865. Moore Andrew J. e. May 29, 1862, m. o. June i, 1865. Wilhite Chas. e. June 10, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865. Company D. Wagoner Wm. Powell, e. April 5, 1862, disd. Oct. 15, 1862, disab. Crosby Jno. J. e. April 7, '62, disd. Aug. 24, '62, disab. Drew Albert W. e. April 7, 1862, m. o. April, 1865. Company G. Fisher Jno. e. Jan. 14, 1863, absent sick at m. o. of regt. Shatluck Isaac, Jr., e. Jan. 4, 1863, m. o. July;i3, '65. Shattuck Isaac, Sr., e. Jan. 4, 1863, deserted April, '63. Schneider John, e. Jan. 10, 1863, deserted Aug., 1863. SIXTY-SIXTH I, V. I. This Regiment was organised at Benton Barracks, Missouri, by John W. Birge, September, 1861, with eight companies. December 5th, B. S. Compton brought the ninth company, and was elected Colonel, with Birge as Lieutenant Colonel. Until this time it was known as "Birge's Sharp Shooters." but after this as "Western Sharp Shooters." It was mustered as Fourteenth Missouri Infantry. It first did active duty in Missouri. The Sixty- sixth played a very important part in the battle of Fort Donelson, in picking off the rebel gunners so thoroughly that they found it almost impossible to keep their gunners at their places, so sure were they of being hit by the "Yankee Sharp Shooters." The Sixty-sixth was in the battle of Shiloh, seige of Corinth, and battle of Corinth. It was here armed with Spencer's sixteen-shooting revolving rifles, which made them as formidable in the lace of an enemy as an ordinary brigade. It was in many small engagements in the vicinity of Corinth. Marched into Tennessee, and was stationed at Pulaski. Was on Sherman s march to the Atlantic, and participated in many engagements. Marched with Sherman to Savannah, and through the Carolinas to VVashington, and thence to Louisville, Ky., where it was mustered out, July 7, 1865. The men and officers of this notable regiment were from Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan, about equally, with a few from Wisconsin and Marjdand. Company B. Elsinge* Geo. H. e. Feb. 21, 1S64, m. o. July 7, 1865. Hoeffner. e. Feb. 21, 1864 m. o. July 7, 1865. Ross Chas. Feb. 4, 1864, m. o. June 28, '65, prisn'rwar. Spuhumier Jacob, e. Feb. 21, m. o. July 7, 1865. Company C. Term Captain Ensign Conklin, com. Nov. 9, expired September 8, 1864. Captain Frank A. Hartzel, e. as First Sergt. Sept. 11, 1861. Promoted Second Lieut. April 30, 1862. Pro- moted Captain, Sept. 8, 1864. Mustered out (as Second Lieut.) Feb. 3, 1865. PRIVATES. Anderson C. P. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. July 6, 1865. Amsbaugh E. A. e. Sept. 11, 1862, m.o. June 19, 1865. Beck Jno. P. e. Feb. 22, 1864, m.o. July 7, 1865. Baughman S. e. Sept. 1, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. Brown Wm. A. e. Sept. 12, 1865, m. o. June 19, 1865. Cewe Jacob, c. Feb. 21,' 64, absent sick at m. o. of regt. Case Loyal L. e. OrX. 11, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Case M. C. e. Nov. 25, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865. Devinney Wm. e. Aug. 30, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. Enburg Abram, e. Feb. 15, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Gitchell Alonzo, e. Sept. 15, 1862, kid at Corinth, Miss.. Oct. 4, 1862. Gilles Hult, e. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865 as Cor- poral. Grustfson Chaf. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Griffith Jas. A. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Griffith Benj. F. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Gamble Wm. J. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Heck Isaiah G. e. Oct. 6, '64, absent sick since enlistm't, Henderson Geo. S. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Hartzell Jas. G. e. Sept. 11, 1862, m. o. June 19, 1865, as Sergeant. Hartzell A. e. Aug. 30, 1862, prmt. Chaplain. Hartzell C. K. e. -A.ug. 30, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. Johnson J. C. e. Feb. 19, 1S64, m. o. July 7, 1865. Lawson C. J. e. Feb. ig, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Moffett Jas. e. Sept. i, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. Mullen Daniel, e. Aug. 30, '62, disd Mch 17, '63, disab. Nelson Jno. A. e. Feb. 15, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865, as Corpsral. Pershing Jos. F. e. Oct. 4, 1862, m. o, June 19, 1865. Peterson Erin A. e. Feb. 15, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Peterson Jonas, e. Feb. 15, 1864. m. o. July 7, 1865. Rake Hiram e. Sept. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as Veteran, m. o. J uly 7, 1865. Roseberry Jas. L. e. Oct. 5, '61, prmt. Hospital Stew'd. Turner S. C. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Wood Ephraim, e. Feb. 21, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Westburg Peter, e. Feb, 10, 1864, m, o. July 7, 1865. Willis E. L. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Zigler Chas. J. e. Oct. 6, 1864, rejected by the Board. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECOED. 251 SIXTY-NINTH Z. V. I. The Adjutant General's Reports do not give a sketch of the Sixty-ninth Regiment. Company F. Captain Frazer Wilson, com. June 14, 1862. Mustered out. First Lieutenant Ezra M. Beardsley, com. June 14, 1862. Mustered out. Second Lieutenant Geo. Schermerhorn, com. June 14, 1862. Mustered out. First Sergt. Geo. E. Jourdan, e. June 4, 62, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Sergt. Jno. W. Wunel, e. June 4/62, died Aug. 17, '62. Sergt. David Kelso, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Corpl. Jas. Dim, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Corpl. Chas. Knight, -. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Corpl. Jas. M. Norris, o. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, '62. Corp. Elliott Hunter, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, '62. Cook, Jno. H. Williams. Musician Wm. Cobb, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, '62. Musician Harvey Fuller, e. June 4, '62, m. o. Oc . 6, '62. Ward Master Aug. Ellis, e. June 4, '62, m. o. Oct. 6, '62. PRIVATES, y Brace Geo. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Bollman Geo. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Bishop Jno. e. June 4, 1S62, m. o. Oct 6, 1862. Craib W. E. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Crampton S. S. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Elliott N. G. e. June 4, 1862, m, o. Oct. 6, 1862. Erritt Robt. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Griffin Asbury, e. June 15, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Grant Wm. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. HoU 'ngreen Bent. e. June 4, 1862, died Sept. 2, 1862. Hunter N. G. e. June 4, 18^2, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Hetrick Thos. e. June 4, 1862, deserted July 30, 1862. Jones Ephraim, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 5, 1862. Jackson H. W. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Kelso Jno. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Kay \Valter, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. McLaughlin Jas. B. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. McClintick H. C. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. McCausland D. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. McCloskey Ewd. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Marcy Frank, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Matthias J. F. e. June 4, 1862. Ostrander Jacob, e. June 4, 1862. Peterson W. A. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Peterson Henry, e. June 4, 1861, m. o. Oct. 6. 1862. Payne R. S. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Peterson Jonas, e. June 4, 1862, m. 0. Oct. 6, 1862. ' Price Robt. B. e. June 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Rojb Daniel, e. June 4, 1862, trans. Slagle Chris, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Smedley Jas. L. e. June 4, 1S62, prmt. and trans. Savil Benj. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6. 1862. Tigie Thos. e. June 4. 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Tracy M. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Thompson Jno. e. June 4, 1S62, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Wood Beder, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. Wilcox Samuel, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862. SEVENTY-FIUST (3 months,) Company D. First Lieutenant Jas. L. Smedley, com. July 26, 1862. Mustered out. First Sergt. John H. Wilmans, e. June 26, 1862. Sergt. Sanford R. Whitnej', e. July i, 1862. Corpl. Gilbert C. Bower, e. July i, 1862. Corpl. Jas. T. Hutton, e. July 4, 1862. Corpl. Jas. W. Crawford, e. June 6, 1862. PRIVATES. Anderson Nels, e. June 26, 1862. Blair Jos. e. July 6, 1862. Day Hutchinson, e. July i, 186: Fitzpatrick F. B. e. June 28, i8( Gilien Wm. e. July 5, 1S62. Gillen Robt. e. July 5, 1862. H<»yniaiscr Morris, e. July i, 18 Johnson Aug. e. June 28, 1862. Kelley Daniel, e. July 4, 1862. Ohlivler John, e. July 28, 1862. Wilson John, e. July 5, 1862. Woodin Jas. e. June 28, 1862. EIGHTY-NINTH J. F. I. The " Rail Road Regiment" was organized by the railroad companies of Illinois, at Chicago, in August, 1862. Captain John Christopher, Sixteenth United States Infantry, was appomted Colonel, and Charles T. Hotchkiss Lieutenant Colonel. It was mustered into United States' service August 27th. CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD OB ENGAGEMENTS. Oct. 7, 1862, battle of Lawrenceburg ; Oct. 8, 1862, battle of Perryville ; Dec. 31, 1862, to Jan. 4, 1863, battle of Stone River; Jan. 24 and 25, 1863, battle of Liberty Gap ; Sept. 19 and 20, 1863, battle of Chickamauga ; Nov. 23, 1863, occupied Orchard Knob; Nov. 24, 1863, battle of Lookout Mountain; Nov. 25, 1863. battle of Mission Ridge ; night of Jan. 17, 1S64, regiment retreated from Dandridge ; May 9 to 12, 1864, battle of Rocky- Face ; night of May 12, 1864, enemy evacuated Buzzard's Roost; May 14th and 15th battle of Resaca ; night of May 15th, enemy evacuated Resac.i ; May 27, 1864, battle of Pickett's Mill ; night of June 4th, enemy evacuated Dalles ; June 11 to July 2, 1864, investment of Kenesaw Mountain ; night of July 2, 1864, enemy evacuated Ken- esaw Mountain and Matietta ; night of July 20, 1S64, enemy evacuated Peach Tree Creek ; July 22 to August 26, 1864, investment of Atlanta ; Sept. i, 1S64, battle of Jonesboro, enemy evacuated at night ; Sept. 3 and 4, 1S64, action before Lovejoy's Station : Sept. 8, 1864, entered Atlanta ; Nov. 24 and 25, 1864, Skirmish of Spring Hill; Nov. 30, 1864, battle af Franklin ; Dec 15 and 16, 1864, battle of Nashville. CASUALTIES. In 1863, 440 recruits were added to the Regiment, making a total borne on the rolls of 1,403. The Regiment left in the field 202 recruits, (transferred to the Fifty-ninth Illinois Veteran Volunteers,) and mustered out on its rolls 381 men, of the rank and file, leaving 820 men killed in action, died from wounds, or discharged on account of disability contracted in the service. The principal losses were at the battles of Stone River, killed, wounded and prisoners, 142 ; Liberty Gap, 13 ; Chickamauga, 109 ; Mission Ridge, 35 ; Atlanta, 211 ; Nashville, 39. 252 ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAE RECORD Lieutenant Colonel Wm. D. Williams, com. Captain Co. F, Aug. 23, 1862. Promoted Major Jan. 7, ij moted Lieutenant Colonel Sept. 20, 1863. Mustered out June 10, 1865. Pro- Company A. Chapron Chas. e. Aug. 14, '63, trans. Fifty-ninth 111. Inf., died Aug. 22, '65. Noble Jas. e. Aug. 12, 1863, deserted Oct. 1863. Company C. Gilligan Jos. e. Oct. 31, '63, desert'd from Si.\ty-fifth 111., returned. Company E. Washington Geo. e. Dec. 22, 1863, desert'd July 10, 65. Company F. Captain Ebenezer T.Wells, com. First Lieutenant Aug. 23,1862. Promoted Captain Jan. 7, 1863. Promoted by President. Resigned Aug. 24, 1864. Captain Laertes F. Dimick, com. Second Lieutenant Aug. 23, 1802. Promoted First Lieutenant Jan. 7, 1863. Promoted Captain March i, 1864. Resigned Sept 21, 1864. Captain Jas. F. Coop, e. as Fir,-t Sergeant July 22, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant Jan. 7, 1863. Promoted First Lieutenant March i, 1864. P.o- moted Captain Sept. 2t, 1864. Mustered out June 10, 1865. First Lieutenant Chas. J. Arenschield, e. as Sergeant Aug. 6, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant March I, 1864. Promoted First Lieutenant Sept. 21, 1864. Mustered out June 10, 1865. Sergt. Jerrie L. Prescott, e. July 10, '62, died Jan. 28, 63, wds. Sergt. Jos. B. Cushman, e. Aug. 4, '62, disd. Sept. i, '63, disab. Sergt. Wm. Dunlap, e. July 28, '62, died at Bell's Tav- ern, K.y.. Nov. 3, '62. Corpl. Wm. McDan.el, e. Aug, 11, '62, First Sergt,died Louisville June 21, '63. Corpl. Jason Wallace, e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. June 10, '65. Corpl. Layton C. Brace, e. Aug. i, '62, disd. Jan. 30, '63, disab. Corpl. Jas. Johnson, e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. Jun<. 10, '65, as First Sergt. Corpl. J. W. Dudley, e. Aug. 4, '62, died Anderson- ville Prison, July 10, '64. Corpl. Jno. H. Huff, e. Aug. 4, '62, No. of grave, 3123. Corpl. Wm. I. Fitzgerald, e. Aug. n, '62, m. o. May 18, '65. Musician Walter Hu(r,e. Aug. 4, '62, m.o. June 10, '65. Musician IVIelancthon E. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 10, '65, as private. PRIVATES. Austin John W. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 10, T865. Austin Wm. e. Aug. 5, '62, trans. V. R. C. Sept. 4, '64. Anderson Nels, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. Albretson Garrett,e.Aug.6, '62.trans. V. R.C.Apr. 6, '64. Arculanius H. e. Aug. 7, '62, kid. at Chicamauga, Sept. 19, '63. Anderson Jas. S. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 18, 1865. Bigelow Jno. C. e. July 25, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. Oct. 25, '62. Bailey Andrew, e. Aug. 4, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. Oct. 25, '62. Bailey Ihos. e. Aug.is,'62,trans. First. U. S, Cav. Oct. 25, '62. Bridgeford Ira, e. Aug. 4, '62, disd. Apr. 3, '63, wds. Bowser Jas. e. Aug. 9, '62, died Andersonville Prison Aug. 4, 64. Babbitt Jos. H. e. Aug. 11, 1861, m. o. June 10, 1865. Beaver M.S.e.Aug.12, '62,kld. Stone River Dec.3i,"*62. Burgh John I), e. Aug. 13, '62, trans, to First U. S. Cav. Oct. 25, '62. Chamberlain Wm. e. July 22, '62, m. o. June 10 65. Cook Burton H. e. July 31, '62, disd. Mch. 16, '65, wds. Conch Henry, e. Aug. 15, '62, died Jan. 22, '63, wds. Cooper Chas. e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. June 10, 65. Cushman Stephen D. e. Aug. 8, '62, in. o. June 10, '65. Collier Jas. e. Aug. 9, '62, trans, to Fifty-ninth 111. Inf. Co.x W. R. e. Aug. 11, '62, died at Annapolis, Md., March 6, '63. Doxsee Isaac, e. July 26, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. Oct. 25, '62. Davis Thos. e. Aug. 6, 1862, deserted Oct. 25, 1862. Dorsee J. F. e. Aug. 6, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. Oct. 25, "62. Dryer Henry, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m.o. June lo, 1865. Edgerton John, e. Aug. 12, '62, trans. Invalid Corps Sept. 7, '63. Edalman Conrad, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. Fitch H. R. e. Aug. 8, 1862, disd. July 27, 1863, wds. Grange Jas. e. July 25, 1862, deserted Oct. 25, 1862. Goyer Jos. e. Aus. 6, 1862, disd. April 28, 1S63, wds. Guest Wm. e. Aug. 7, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. Oct. '25, 1862. Golden Wm. e. Aug, 7, '62. disd. March 31, '63, disab. Gilmore Jas. B. 3. Aug. 4, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. Oct. 25, 1862. Huntley Russell, e. Aug. 2, '62, died Andersonville Prison Aug. 18, '64. Kno.x Curtiss B. e July 26, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. Kelley Reuben L. e. Aug. 9. '62, m. o. June 10, 1865. Kelly Peter, _e. Aug. 5, '62, disd. July 23, '63, disab. Lawson Benj. F. e. Aug. 2, '62, m. o. June 10, '65, as Corpl. wds. Lally Thos. e. Aug. 13, '62, trans, to Eng. Corps Sept. 21, '64. Merrill F. S. e. July 26, '62, Sergt. died Andersonville Prison June 29, '64. Monhor Peter, e. July 31, 1862, deserted Oct. 29, 1862. Murray John, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 22, '65, was prisoner. Weeks Owen, e. Aug. 9, '62, trans. U.S. Cav. Oct. 25, '62. McDaniels Wm. W. e. Aug. 11, 1S62, m. o. June 10, '65. Murley Wm. M. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. Montgomery Jas. M. e. July 24, '62, disd. May 24, '63, to accept Second Lieut'cy in Sixty-fifth 111. Inf. Nelson Eric, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 10. 1865. Olsen Geo. e. July 31, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. O'Mara Michael, e. Aug. 8, '62, died at Nashville, Dec. 16, '64, wds. O'Mara John, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. O'Mara Stephen, e. Aug. 14, '62, deserted Oct. 30, '62. Perkins Jas. e. Aug. i, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. Peterson Andrew, e. Aug. 4, '62, died at Danville, Va., Feb. 21, '64, while prisoner of war. Piatt Jacob, e. Aug. 9, '62, absent sick at m.o. ofRegt. Rooney John, e. July 28, '62, absent sick at m.o.of Regt. Richards Jas. C. e.Aug. 9, '62, trans. Eng. Corps Sept. 21, '64. Schroeder Herman, e. July 31, '62, died Nov.ii,'64,wds. Smith Geo. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1S65. Smith Thompson, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 10, '65, as Corpl. Smith Maniel, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. Smith Thomas, e. July 29, '62, trans. Eighth U. S. Inf. Oct. 27, '62. Smith Jacob, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. Stanley Win. e. Aug. 7, '62, died at Murfreesboro Oct. 20, '63, wds. Stanley M. G. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. Sayre M. F. e. Aug. 15, '62, trans. U. S. Cav. Oct. 25, '62. Somors Oliver P. e. Aug. 15, '62, trans. U. S. Cav. Oct. 25, '62. Tobin Richard, e. Aug. 19, 1862, deserted Oct. 25, 1862. Turner Isaac, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. Thews Thos. 1. e. Aug. 9, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. Oct. 25, '62. Wilcox Jerome, e. July 25, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. Williams John I. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 10, '65, as Corpl. Williams John E. R. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o.June 10, '65. Wells S. R. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June, to, 1865. Welsh Dennis, e. Aug. 14, 1862, ni. o. June 10, 1865. Weaver Addison, e. Aug. 14, '62, died Richmond, Va., Feb. 14, '63, while prisoner. Williams Isaac, e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 10, '65, Sergt. Worthey Wm. e. July 19, 1862, deserted Oct. 25, 1862. Taylor Samuel, e. Aug. 27, '63, trans, to Fifty-ninth 111. Inf. Weaver Easton, e. Aug. 27, '63, trans, to Fifty-ninth 111. Inf. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAK KECOBD. 253 THIBTY-SBVENTEL J. F. I. [For History see page 248.] Company A. Captain Jno. A. Jordan, c:'!!!. Aug. 14, 1861. Resigned Dec. 31, 1861. Captain Henry Curtis, Jr., com. First Lieutenant Aug. 14, 1861. Promoted Captain, Dec. 31, i86i. Re- signed July 20, 1862. Captain Chas. W. Hawes, com. Second Lieutenant Aug. 14, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant, Dec. 31,1861. Promoted Captain, July 20, 1862. Pro- moted by President. First Lieutenant Andrew B Steele, e. as Corporal, Aug. 14,1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran, Feb. 10, 1864. Promoted Second Lieutenant, April 23, 1864. Pro- moted First Lieutenant, May 15, 1866. Mustered out as Sergeant, May 15, i866. Second Lieutenant Wm. H. Bigelow, e. as Sergeant, Aug. 14, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, July 20, 1S62. Resigned Oct. ig, 1863. Sergeant Jos. Gravenhorst, e. Aug. 14, 1861. Trans- fi!rred to corps d'Afrique, Sept. 21, 1863. Corporal Jas. Simpson, e. Aug. 14, 1861, kid. at Lee- town, Ark., March 7, 1862. Corporal Wm. W. Philleo, e. Aug. 14, 1861, trans, to corps d'Afrique, Sept. 21, 1863. Corporal Morris J.Henick,e. Aug. i4,'6i,m. o. Oct. 4, '64. Corporal Theo. J. Stevens, e. Aug. 14, 1861. Corporal Rich. Turpine, e. Aug. 14, 1861, deserted Dec. 6, 1863. Corporal Henry Heitahrends, e. Aug. 14, 1861, re-en- listed as Vet.; m. o. May 15, 1866, as Sergt. Musician E. DeForrest Folsom, e. Aug. 14, 1961. PRIVATES. Armstrong Archibald, e. Aug. 14, '61, m. o. Sept. 29, '64. Ahlstrom A. P. E. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Armpnest Jno. e. March 31, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866. Clelland Jas. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 9, 1865. Disney Horace, e. Aug. 14, 1861, absent, wounded, at m. o. of Regt. Disney Barney J. e. Aug. 14, 1861, disd. July 12, 1862. Fox Frank B. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866. Fox F. B. e. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866. Kitzpatrick Benj. e. Nov. ig, 1862, m. o. Nov. ig, 1865 Griffin Robt. e. March 31, 1864, died at Mobile, May 28, 1865. Gregg James, e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at CarroUton, La., Oct. 6, 1863. Hunter Andrew, e. Aug. 14, 1861, kid. by mob Feb. II. 1866. Hornit David, e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866, as Sergt. Kendall Arthur R. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, '66. Kennedy jno. e. Aug. 14, 1861. Kunkle Jno. e. Aug 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, '66, Corpl Kelly Thos. W. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866 as Sergt. Kay Walton, e. March 31, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866. Lawson Emery, e. Aug. 14, 1861, died atCassville. Mo July 8, 1862. Murphy Thos. J. e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at Cassville Mo., April 9. 1862. McAfee A. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Mills Wm: H. e. Aug. 14, 1861. McMeekin Andrew, e. Aug. 30, '62, m. o. June 12, '65 Meyer Anthony L. e. Oct, 23, 1862, m. o. Oct. 26, '65. Palmer Isaac K. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864 as Corpl. Picket Horace, e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866. Pickett Geo. B. e. May 27, 1862. Ransom Madison, e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864 Rosette Theo. e. Aug. 14, '6i, disd. Oct. 20, '63, disab Schwinan Peter, e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Smith Jas. e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at St. Louis, Jan. 26, 1862. Smith Robt. e. Aug. 14, 1861. Steele A. B. e. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866, as F'irst Sergt. Thompson F. W. e. Aug. 14, 1S61. West Wm. F. e. Aug. 14, 1861. Williams I. K. e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at Cassville, Mo., March 20, 1S62, wds. Webb Austin, e. Aug. 14, 1S61, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Whitsel J. C. e. Aug. 14, 1S61, kid. at Pea Ridge, March 7, 1862. Company F. Widmer Jno. e. Feb. 20, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866. Company H. Captain Jno. B. Frick, com. Aug. 12, 1861. Resigned Feb. 8, 1862. First Lieutenant Jos. Eaton, com. Second Lieutenant, Aug. 12, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant, Feb. 8, 1862. Killed in action at Chalk Bluff, Mo. Corporal A. A. Stillman, e. Aug. 25, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1S64, as private. Corporal Jno. McCain, e. Aug. 15, 1861, disd. Dec. 31, 1563, to enlist in U. S. Art. Corporal Jas. W. Smith, e. Aug. 18, iS6t, m. o. Oct. 4, 1564, as Sergt. 102d I, V. I. The io2d Infantry was organized at Knoxville, 111., by Col. William McMurtry, and mustered into U. S. ser- vice Sept. I, 1862. It first moved into Tennessee, thence into Alabana, and back into Tennessee. It w^as in the Atlanta camp-iign It was engaged at Resaca, losing three killed and nineteen wounded. At Camp Creek, the io2d captured a battery from the enemy, losing eighteen killed, six mortally wounded, and seventy wounded. At Burnt Hickory, loss, four killed and fourteen wounded. Suffered losses also at Big Shanty and Peach Tree Creek. Was in Sherman's march to the sea and through the Carolinas. Was engaged at Averysboro, losing two_ killed, nineteen w unded. Was at Ra'eigh when Johnson surrendered. Mustered out June 6,1865. Received final pay and discharge at Chicago, June 14, 1865. Company C. Second Lieutenant Byron Jordan, e. as Sergeant, Aug. 5, 1862. Promoted First Sergeant, then Second Lieutenant, April 8, '63. Mustered out June 6, '65. Sergt. Geo. W. Allen, e. Aug. 5, 1862, died at Gallatin, Tenn.,lVIaY 7, 1863. Corpl. Rodney C. Maning, e. Aug. 5, 1862, disd. Sept. 12, 1864. as Sergt. disab. Corpl. Henry Bridgford,-e. Aug. s, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, a-. Sergt. PRIVATES. Jordan Myron, e. Aug. 5, 1862. disd. Jan. 16, '63, disab. llamor Nathaniel, e. Aug. q, '62, m. o. June 6, '65. Piersol Jos. M. e. Aug. 15, 62, m. o. June 6, '65. South Thomas B. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Gallatin, Tenn., Jan. 4, 1863. Spivey Jas. e. Aug. 8, '62, disd. April 9, 1863, disab. Trego Geo. e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. June 24, '64, as Corpl. as pris. war. Wallace William E. e. Aug. 7, 1862, absent sick at id. o. of regt. Bartlett S. A. e. Oct. 4, '64, trans, to Co. H i6th 111. Inf. Bahringer Geo. e. Oct. 4, '64, disd. May 24, '65, disab. Jordan Edwin T. e. Oct. 4, '64, trans, to Co. H. i6th 111. Inf. Jordan G. A. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans. Co. H 16th 111. Inf. LongWm. J. McKay Alex. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans. Co. H i6th 111. Inf. McGill Wm. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans. Co. H i6th 111. Inf. 254 KOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR KECORD. 126th I. V. I, The One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Alton, Illinois, by Colonel Jonathan Richmond, and mustered in, September 4, 1862. Moved November 20th to Columbus, and thence to Bolivar, Tennessee. On the 28th, moved to Lagrange. On December 19th, six companies marched to Jackson, Tennessee, to re-enforce that place, and afterwards moved to Humboldt, where they were joined by the remaining fourcompanies, January 20, 1863. On the 25th of March, moved to Jacks n. and was assigned to Second Brigade, Colonel James M. True commanding ; Second Division, Brigadier General Nathan Kimball commanding ; Six- teenth Army Corps, Major General Hurlbut commanding. Moved by rail to Memphis, and embarked for Vicks- burg, landing at Haines' Bluff, June 2d. Embarked for Helana, Arkansas, July 24th. M.irched with General Steele's army, participating in the capture of Little Rock, September loth. Marched to Duvall's Bluff, October 24, 1863, and Colonel Richmond was assigned to the command of the post. On August 19. 1064, marched via Little Rock to Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Febiuary 12, 1865, moved to mouth of White River. Returned to Pine Bluff, June 4th, and July 12, 1865, was mustered out. The Regiment .articipated in the seige of Vicksburg. Six companies engaged in skirmish line near Humboldt, Tennessee; December 21, 1862, in the capture of Little Rock, Arkansas, and in the fight at Clarendon, Arkansas, June 26, 1864. Colonel Lucius W. Beal, com. Captain Co. E, Sept, 4, 1862. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel Aug. 12, 1864. Pro- moted Colonel May 11, i86s. Mustered out (as Lieutenant Colonel) July 12, 1S65. Lieutenant Colonel Ezra M. Beardsley, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Resigned Aug. 12, 1864. Major Wm. W. Wilshire, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Resigned July 16, 1864. Major John Morris, com. Captain Co. 1 , Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted Major July 16, 1864. Mustered out July 12, 1865. Quarter Master Jacob H. Mechling, e. Aug. 12, 1862. Mustered out July 12, 1865. Hospital Steward F. L. Peiro, e. Aug. 20, 1862. Promoted Assistant Surgeon 3d Ark. Cav. March 20, 1864. Principal Musician John Orr, e. Aug. 18, 1862. Mustered out July 12, 1865. Company B. Captain Henry D. Cline, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Died June 21, 1S63. Captain Jacob L. Markle, e. as First Sergeant Aug. 11, 1862, com. Captain, but not mustered. Died at Edgington, 111., Nov. 11, 1863. Captain Brooks R. Hamilton com. as Second Lieuten- ant Co. I, Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted C ptain Feb. I. 1864. Mustered out July 12, 1865. First Lieutenant Isaac D. Cox com. Second Lieutenant Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Jan. 4, 1864. Died June 7, 1865. Sergt. Jas. R. Underwood, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865, as private. Sergt. Geo. SV. Rodgers, e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865. Sergt, Jas. F. Morris, e. Aug. 11,1862, First Sergt, died at Memphis, Sept. 5, 1863. Corpl. Nat. i'uckcr, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865 as private. Corpl. Chas. E. Dunlap, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1S65, as Sergt. Corpl. Chas. K.. Oberheart, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Pine Bluff, Ark., Nov. i, 1864. Corpl. Wesley Webster, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. Dec. 6, 1863, disab. Corpl Jos. E. Eby, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 186^. Corpl. Wm. S. Drury, e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. at Duvall s Bluff, Ark., Nov. 25, 1863. Corpl. H. R. McGrew, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. June 25, 1864 as Sergt, disab. Musician Wm. P. Gregg, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died Duvall's Bluff, Ark. Dec. 24, 1863. Musician Wm. Tucker, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865 as private. Wagoner Robt. Robison, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. Sept. 4, 1864, disab. PRIVATES. Adams Jno, Q. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Duvall's Bluff, Ark., Aug. 30, 1863. Agy Matthias e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12,1865, Corpl. Brayton Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Brayton G. F. e. Aug. ii. 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Buchanan Wm. P. e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. July 26, 1864, disab. Bien Jacob, c. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Clark David, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Conkle Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Carpenter Jacob A. e. Aug. 11, 1862. m. o. July 12, '65. Darrah Chas. T. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Pine Bluff, Ark., Nov. 6, 1864. Davis Henry, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. O.July 12, 1865. Davis Ferdinand e. Aug. ii,'62, m.o. July i3,'65, Corpl. Davis Wm. H. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Disnay Jno. F. e. Aug. ii, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Drury A. C. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Elliott S. A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Elton Edwin N. e. Aug. ii,'62,m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. Edgington Jes. D. e. Aug. 22, 1862. m.o. July 12, 1865. Finley Geo. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Lagrange, Tenn., June 12, 186;. Fisher Bardwell K. e. Aug. 11, 1862. died at Snyder'.s Bluff. Miss,, July 24, 1863. Grimes Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Gregg Saml. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Duvall s BlufT, Ark., Sept. 10, 1863. Hardy Andrew, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Lagrange, Tenn, Dec. 27, 1862. Hays Jas. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Lagrange, Tenn., Jan. 13, 1863. Johnson Jno. e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. on stmr Celestia on White river. Ark., March 9, 1864. Jones Jno. W. e. Aug. 11, '62, disd. July 11, 64, disab. Knapp Jacob, e. Aug 11, 1662, m. o. July 12, 1865. Kimball Jas. e. Aug. n, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Kirkman Wm. N. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Kasser Kasper, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 11, 1S65. McNutt Jas. H. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Helena, Ark., Aug. 21, 1863. Mills Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65 as Corpl. Mallett Isaac D.e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o.July 12, '65, Sergt. i McLaughlin Jno. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. McLaughlin Wm. P. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. Moore IJaniel G. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. McGrew Simon, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Patterson Wm. e. Aug. 11,1862, died at Andalusia, 111., Nov. 25, 1862. Pence Jos. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Peck Nat. e. Aug, 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65, as Sergt. Peppers Wm. H. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Jackson, Tenn., Dec. 3, 1862. Rand M. V. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, as Corpl. Richards Jno. W. e. Aug. u, 1862, m. o. July 12. 1865. Reynolds Wm. H. e. Aug. 22, 1862, died at Duvalls Bluff, Ark., Sept. 19, 1863. Sedam Cornelius, e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Sedam Thos. R. e. Aug. 11, "62, m. o. July 12, '65, as Corporal. Sedam Peter, e. Aug. 11, 1862. m. o. July 12, 1865. Seligman Henry, e. Aug, 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Suter Jno. R. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Solenberger Michael, e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. Stofer Jacob, e. Aug. ii, 1S62, m. o. July 12, 1865. Tucker Jno. e. Aug. 11. '62, died at home July 6, 1864. RECRUITS. Bopes Dani"!, absent sick at m. 6. of Regt. Carrpenter Jno. P. e, Dec. 9, 1863, ni. o. July 12, 1865. Carpenter Wm. G. e. Dec. 31, '63, m. o. July 12, '65, as Veteran Recruit. Hamilton J. M. C. e. Jan. 30, 1864, m. o. July 12, '65. Irwin David R. e. Jan. 27, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. McCullough F. M.e. Dec. 7. '63, disd. June 15, '65. disab. Powers Isaiah, e. Jan. 28, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Ring Dennis, e. Aug. 8, '64, m. o. July 12, '65, as Vet. Recruit. Sturgeon M. M. e. Feb. 11, 1864, m. o. May 28, 1865. Wallace Henry, e. Dec. 19, 1863, died at Duvalls Bluff, Ark., Oct. 8, 1864. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD. 255 Whitney Jonas E. e. Aug. ii, 1862, trans, to Co. G, died at Helena, Ark., Aug. 23, 1863. Wallace Geo. W. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Company E. Captain Emery Hughes, com. First Lieutenant, Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted Captain, Aug. 12, 1864. Mus- tered out, July 12, 1865. First Lieutenant Myron Pratt, e. as Sergt. Aug. 8,1862. Promoted First Lieut. Aug. 12, 1864. Mustered out, July 12, 1865. Second Lieutenant Frederick S. Gates, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Resigned July 21, 1863. Secend Lieutenant David A. Phillips, e. Aug. g, 1862. Mustered out July 12, 1865, as Sergt. Com. Second Lieutenant, but not mustered. First Sergt. Francis S. Cone, e. Aug. 3, 1862, pro. Adjt. Sergt. Jas. H. Raines, e. July 16, 1862, disd. Jan. 2^, 1865, to take com. in 6qlh Colored Inf. Sergt. Jno. W. Maxwell, e. July 16, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865, as private. Sergt. Wm. Bryant, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. Corp!. S. F Sturdivan, e. Aug. 6, "62, m. o. July 12, '65, as S'lergt. Corpl. S. W. Shaible, e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. Corpl. D. V.'. Stough, e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, as private. Corpl. Win. B. Folsom, e. Aug. g, 1862, died at Hum- bolt, Ttnn., Marchfii, 1863. Corpl. Jas. M. Looker, e. Aug. g, 1862, died at La- grange, Tenn., Jan. g, 1863. Corpl. Sam'l M. Libby, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. Corpl. Wm. H. Cobb, e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. June 29, '65, as private. Corpl. Jno. Sturdevan, e. Aug. Si '62, m. o. July 12, '65. Musician Wtn. M. Stoddard, e. Aug. 15, '62,m. O.July 12, 1865. Wagoner Wm. Williams, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865, as private. PRIVATES. Aldridge Perry, e. Aug. 2, 1862, died at Pine Bluff, Ark., Dec. 15, 1864. Bowker Carlos, e. July 16, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Beaver Benj. F. e. Aug. 2, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Eischoff Wm. e. Aug. 5, '62, absent sick at m. o. of regt. Bardonnar Jacob, e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865. Bryan Thos. e. Aug. 3, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Buyerly Jno. e. Aug. 7, 1862, died at Lagrange, Tenn., Dec. IS, 1862. Brown Barclay, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865. Blush Robt. L. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Bomberg Ale.x. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Barrington Jno. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Cook Ira F. e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Carpenter Myron P. e. Aug. 5, '62, disd. Nov. 15, '62, disab. Clifton Elias, e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865. Cossum Harold, e. Aug. 6, 1862, died at Port Byron, Sept. 23, 1863. Conlogue Peter, e. Aug. 7, 1862, died at Memphis, July 29, 1863. Dcrrance Delos, e. July 18, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Drown Daniel, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Davis L N. e. July 31, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Davidson Henry S. e. Aug. 8. '62, m. o. July 12, 1865. Dougal Henry, e. Aug. 8, 1862, died at Paducah, Ky., Aug. 4, 1863. Donohue Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Dillon Levi, e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Port Byron, 111., Dec. 21, 1862. Ewing Jas. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Filbert Levi, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. Hennegin Jas. P. e. Aug. 9, '62, Corpl., died at Jack- son, Tenn., May 10, 1863. Hutchison Luther, e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865. Holcomb Jasper, e. Aug. 7, 1862, died at Helena, Ark., Oct 27, 1863. Hubbard Newton, e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Nov. 5, '62, disab. Hollister Edmund N. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. Johnson Samuel, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Johnson D. W. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Lindsey Nicholas, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Leslie Alex. N. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. McRaynolds Hugh, e. Aug. g, '62, m.o. July 12, '65, as Ccirpl. Means Otis R. e. July 30, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Mumma Samuel W. e. Aug. 5, 1862, died at Helena, Ark., Aug. 23, 1863. Monfort Jno. H. e. Aug. 6, 1862, died at Helena, Ark., Sept. 6, 1863. Marshall A. B. e. Aug. 7, 1862, died on a steamboat on White River, Ark., Sept. 24, 1863. Maxwell Jno. O. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865. Martin Henry T. e. Aug. 2. 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Moody John W. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. Owen Darius H. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Palmer Almon H. e. Aug. 2, 1862, m. o. May 28, '65, as Corpl. Price Stephen, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Rathborn Geo. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died Hames Bluff, Mo., July 20, 1863. Rinic Jno. H. e. Aug. 5, 1862. m. o. July 12, 1865. .Shambaugh Jno. P. e. July 16, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. Swank Jas. S. e. Aug. 5, 1862, disd. Nov. 17, '62, disab. Shannon Jas. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Shodle Abnet, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Temple Edw'd B. e. Aug. 6, 1862, died at Duvall's Bluff, Ark., Sept. 8, 1863. Thomas Martin, e. Aug. 8, 1862, died Little Rock, Ark., Nov. 14, 1863. Thuse Wm. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Vasser Lewis, e. Aug. 2, 1862, deserted Dec. 13, 1862. Walker Sam'l F. e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Williams L. e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Williams Jno. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Weigand Chas. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1863. Wiggins Amasa, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. White Jas. M. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Wiltermuth N. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Warman Wm. H. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. May 28, 1865. RECRUITS. Beale Jas. J. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Crawford H. C. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Johnson E. N. e. Aug. 5, 1862, deserted. Leslie Lyman, e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Maylor H. P. e. Feb. 11, 1864, died at Pine Bluff, Ark., Jan. 12, 1865. Reed Geo. M. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Shultz John H. e. Feb. i, 1863, musician, died at Du- vall's Bluff, April 5, 1865. Sanders Oscar N. absent sick at m. o. of regt. Company F. Captain Samuel P. Towne, e. as First Sergeart, Co. I, Aug. 6, 1862. Promoted Captain, Jan. 4, 1864. Mustered out July 12, 186=;. Company G. Captain Edwin H. Johnston, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Hon. orably discharged Jan. 4, 1864. Captain Wm. H. Schriver, com. First Lieutenant Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted Captain Jan. 11, 1864. Dis- honorably discharged Jan. 4, 1864. Captain Gabriel Armstrong, com. Second Lient. Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted First Lieut. Jan. 4, 1864. Pro- moted Captain March 13, 1865. Mustered out July 12, 1S65. First Lieutenant Jas. C. Fleming, e. as First Sergeant, Aug. II, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant, March 13, 1865. Mustered out July 12, 1865. Second Lieutenant Leonard Stockwell, e. as Sergea.it, Aug. 9, 1862. Mustered out July 12, 1865, as First Sergeant. Commisioned Second Lieut., but not mustered. Sergt. Henry Snyder, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Mound City, 111., Sept. 20, 1863. Sergt Tillotson C. Temple, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. July 26, 1863, disab. Sergt. Ell G. Rugh, e" Aug. 15, '62, m. o. July 12, '65 Corpl. Dan. S. Davis, e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, as private. Corpl. Wm. A. Leidy, e. Aug. 14, '65, m.o. July 12, '65. Corpl. Jos. H. Johnson, e. Aug. g, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865, as private. Corpl. Jno. T. Howard, e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Port Byron, 111., Sept. 22, 1863. Corpl. Jno. Sells, e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Sergt. Corpl. Jas. P. Day, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865, as private. Corpl. Jos. Torpin, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. Corpl. Wilson Wreath, e. Aug. 14, '02 m.o. July 12, '65. PRIVATES. Artist Daniel, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Allan Jno. A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. 17 256 EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAK RECORD. Adams A. B. C. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Bowker Levi, e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 4. 1863. Bridge Marcus, e. Aug. 9, '62, m.o. July 12, '65, Sergt. Benjamin Saml. F. e. Aug. 11. 1862, died at Helena, Ark. ; Aug. 7, 1863. Bammback Jno. M. e. Aug. 13, 1862, musician, disd. July 16, 1863, disab. Brink Washington, c. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. Crambaugh Saml. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Crandall Tbos. C. e. Aug. g, 1862, m.o. July 12, '65, as Corporal. Cox Jeremiah L. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Cox Sandford, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Cooper Jos. F. e. Aug. g, 1862, m. o. July 12 1865. Cox Geo. H. c. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Drennan Jno. L. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Danber Walter, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Devinney Jno. W. e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Memphis, Sept. 13, 1863. Daley Saml. F. e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted Aug. 3, 1863. Darrah Jas. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Discer Jno. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Dutcher D. N. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Free Israel e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Fisher Henry B. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865, Frazier Jno. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Fay Hezekiah, e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted Aug. 3, 1863. Golden Wm. e. Aug. 9, 62, 'm. o. July t2,'65. Wagoner. Glunt Benj. F. e. Aug. 15, '62, m. w. July 12, '65, Corpl. Hearl Danl. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Halleck Isaiah, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Leslie Simpson M. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Lee Chas. e. Aug. 13, 1S62, m. o. July 12, 1865. Lynch Martin, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Marshall Henry, e. Aug. 12, 1862, died at Pine Bluff, Ark., Sept. 25. 1S64. Morgan Volney, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. McNeal Geo. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Nicholson Duane, e, Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. Neal Chas. S. e. Aug. 13, m. o. July 12, 1865. Patton Elias, e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Powell Lecmard B. e. Aug. 21, m. o. July 12, 1865. Quirck Jas. e. Au6. ^4, 1862, m. o. May 28, 1865. Roberts Thos. J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Ryan Chas. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Rathburn Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12. 1865. Sample Jno. W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Shultz Peter W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865, as Musician. Smith Isaac M. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1863. Schriver Harvey, e.Aug. 11", 62, m.o. July i2,'65, Corpl. Secord Robt. A. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Smith Jesse, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Shaw Philip J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. May 31, 1864. Smith Aaron, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865. Smith Harrison, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Mound City, 111.. Aug. 10, 1863. Stoddard Jas. H. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Snyder Saml. e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at Duvalls Bluff, Ark., June 16, 1864. Stout Daniel B. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Trent Simon, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 17, 1865. Williamson Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. )uly 12, 1865. Woolheater jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Wolf Henry, e. Aug. 11, '62, died, Memphis Aug. 11, '65. Whiteside Saml. e. ^ ug. 11, '62, disd at Davenport, la. Wharton Jno. S,e. Aug. 11, 62, disd at Alton 111, Nov. 25, 1862. Wilcox Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Sept. 4, '64. disab. Welsh Saml. F. e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted April 25, 1863. Zigler Wm. H. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Zigler Solomon, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. RECRUITS. Brown Wm. W. e. Dec. 31, 1863, m. o. July 12, 1865. Cox Pleasant F. e. Feb. 11, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Gaylord ludson M.e.Feb. 11, '64. disd. July 28,64, disab. King A. E. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Miller Jos. W. e. Feb. 13. 1864. m. o. July 12, 1865. Miller Thos. Y. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Reynolds H. P. e. Dec. 18, 1863, m. o. July 12, 1865. Smith Wm. F. e. Feb. ii, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Price Wm. W. Company H. Captain Thos. Martin, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Resigned July n, 1863. Captain Wm. J. Ranson, e. as Sergt. Aug. 9, 1862. Promoted First Sergeant, then Captain, July 11, 1863. Mustered out July 12, 1865. First Lieutenant David E. Evans, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Resigned Nov. 23, 1864. First Lieutenant Wm. E. Edwards, e. as .Sergt. Aug. 8, 1862. Promoted First Sergeant, then First Lieu- tenant, Nov. 23, 1864. Mustered out July 12, 1865. Second Lieut. Christian Koerber, com. Sept. 5, 1862. Resigned Aug. 24, 1863. Second Lieutenant Jno. Holtz, e. as Corporal, Aug. 9, 1S62. Mustered out July 12, 1865, as First Sergeant. Com. Second Lieutenant, but not mustered. Sergt. Geo. W. Parker, e. Aug. 9, 1862, pro. Adjt. Coipl. Dan'l T. Jones, e. Aug. 9, 1862, pro. Sergt., died at Clarendon, Ark., Aug. 22, 1863. Corpl. Jas. Boyle, e. Aug. 11, 1862, pro. Sergt., died at Pine Bluff, Ark., Oct. 14, 1864. Corpl. Jas. Wood, e. Aug. 8,1862, m. o. July 12, 1865, as private. Corpl. Thos. J. Murphy, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865, as private. Corpl. Jno. T. Lee, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. (uly 12, '65, a-> priv., was Corpl. 3 times, and each time reduced. Corpl. Jos. Huskins, e. Aug. 8, 1862, died at Jefferson Barracks, Oct. 9, 1863. Corpl. Jonas Jackson, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865, as private. PRIVATES. Adams Wm. W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Ander-on Jno. A. e. Aug. 20, 1862, died at Haines' Bluff, Miss., July 17, 1863. Anderson Henry J. e. Aug. 16, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. Batty Edward, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Beeny Thos. A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, absent sick, reported to have died. Bland Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, fell overboard from trans- port at St. Louis, Nov. 21, 1862, supposed drow'd. Buckley Jos. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Jan. 31, 1863, wds. Bellman Jno. M. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Beardsley Jos. e. Aug. i8, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. Bland Jno. e. Aug. ii, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. IMadcl Andrew, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Buckley Jas. e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Duvall's Bluff, Ark., Jan. ig, 1864. Conner Murdy, e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Mch. 27, '63, disab. Davis Jno. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Deisenroad Wm. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Daniels Thos. W. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65, as Sergt. Davis Wm. A. e. Aug. 11, '62, disd. Nov. 22, '62, disab. Davis Jno. L. e. Aug. 11, '62, died at Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 24, 1863. Evans Jno. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Evans Edward F. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Coal Valley, HI., Sept. 19, 1S63. Edwards Thos. e. Aug. 9, '62. disd. June 14, '65, disab. Frederick Andrew, e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, as Sergt. Furguson David, e. Aug. 16, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Gordon Jno. W. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Gormon Hugh, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Gillman Sylvester, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Glenn Thos. W. e. Aug. g, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. Gohagan Wm. J. e. Aug. g, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Haddick Wm. e. Aug. 11, 62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. Harris David, e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. June 14, '65, disab. Howels Wm. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. Aug. i, 1S65. Jones Jno. W. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Jones Jno. O. e. Aug. 8, 1862, in. o. May 31, 1865. Jenkins Jenkin, e. Aug. 11, 1S62, m. o. July 12, 1865. Jones Wm. e. Aug 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Jones Thos. Jno. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Kuppler Jno. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. May 28, 1865. Koch Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. Julv 12, 1865. Keenan Henry, e. Aug. 14, 1862, trans, to. V. R. C. May 31, 1864. Laughery Jonathan, e. Aug. 13, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. Laughery Jos. B. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 16, '65, as Corpl. Lewis Isaac, e. Aug. 8, '62, absent sick at m. o. of regt. Lewis Thomas, e. Aug. 8, 1862, died at Memphis, Oct. 21, 1863. Morris David W. e. Aug. g, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65, as Corpl. Morris Jno. W. e. Aug. 15, '62, m.o. July 12, '65, Corpl. Morrison Geo. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD. 257 Morgan Thomas, e. Aug. 6, i86a, deserted April 19, '63. McCann Michael e. Aug. 21, 1862. Morgan Thos E. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Sergt. McNaughton Wm. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, as Corpl. McCall Thos. P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Memphis, Oct. 8, 1863. Morgan Morgan, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Orr Jno. e. Aug. 18,1862, pro. Principal Musician. Petty Jas. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Helena, Ark., Sept. 9, 1863. Pritchard Samuel, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Piatt Jos. e. Aug. 9, 1862, ni. o. July 12, 1865. Rees Abel, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Richards Humphrey, e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. Snowden Geo. e. Aug. 21, 1862, died at Alton, 111., Sept. 30, 1863. Stephens David, e. Aug. 8, i86z, kid. at Duvall's BlufF, Ark., Dec. 17, 1864. Stunson Noble S. e. Aug. 14, '62, deserted Mch. 30, '63. Sterman Thos. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Thomas Wm. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Willianis David, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Wilson George, e. Aug. 8, '62, disd. June 14, '65,disab. Ward Jno. G. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Wright Spencer, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Ward Jas. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. RECRUITS. Fittell Geo. e. Nov. 16, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Holsworth Henry, e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Jones David R. e. Aug. 8, 1862, pro. First Sergt. Saville, Benj. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Company I. Captain Chas. M. Kno.\, com. First Lieutenant Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted Captain July 16, 1864. Mus- tered out July 12, 1S65. First Lieutenant Jos. S. Kelley, e. Aug. 15, 1862. Pro- moted Sergeant, then First Lieutenant July 16, 1864. Mustered out July 12, 1865. Second Lieutenant Moses Bowen, e. as Corporal Aug. 15, 1865. Must-red out July 12, 1865, as First Sergeant. Com. First Lieutenant, but not mustrd. Sergt. Thos. W. Vincent, e. Aug. 15, '62, died at La- grange, Tenn., Jan. 9, '63. Sergt. Jacob H. Mechling, e. Aug. 12, '62, prmt. Q.M. Sergt. Sergt. John H. Clelland, e. Aug. 15, 62, m. o July 12, '65, disd. May 11, '65, disab. Sergeant Alonzo C. Sayre, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Dec, '64, disab. Corpl. Geo. L. Carlton, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, as private. Corpl. Herman A.Symth,e. Aug.i5,'62,m.o. July 12, '65. Corpl. C. A. Shutte, e. Aug. 12, '62, disd. Nov. 25, '63, as private, disab. Corpl. John B. Ricketts, e. Aug. 12, '62, m. o. July 12, 65, as Sergt. Corpl. Howard Haskell, e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, as Sergt. Corpl. Geo. Bothell, e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. PRIVATES. Bean Wm. H. e Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Brewer Stephen, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Brunell J. M. e. Aug. 12, '62, died Duvall's Bluff, Ark., Sept. 4, '63. Beeny H. S. e. Aug. 14, 1865, m.o. July 12, 1865. Beeny Wm. T. Aug. 14, '62, died Chickasaw Bluffs, Miss., June 2, '62, Balfour Walter, e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. Balfour Andrew, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12. 1865. Bowling Wm. M. e. Aug. 15, '62, died at Cairo, 111., Sept. 29, 1S63. Blanchard Theo. e. Aug, 27, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Bell Steward H. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Brady Francis, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Cunningham Jos. R. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. Cri^iwell Jas. R. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Coulter Wm. J. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Carlberg Chas. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Doxon Dan'l D. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Dinsey Grove, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. July 2, '64, disab. Eberhart Henry, e Aug. 11, '62, disd. Mch. 27, '63, disab. Errett Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Frederickson Hans. C. e. Aug. 8, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. Farrell John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Freeman Martin W. e. Aug. 22, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. Gillespie Thos. H. e. Aug. 11, '62, died at Jefferson I'arracks, Oct. 14, '63. Hunsacker Michael, e. Aug. 9, 1862, in. o. July 12, '65. Hanawalt Jos. H. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Memphis Nov. 14, '63. Howard Birl, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Hanawalt Geo. W. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. May 8, '65. Horen Michael, e.Aug. 15, 1862, died at Memphis Aue 28, '63. *■ Hunt Seth M. t. Aug. 18, 1862, m. o. July 12, i86s. Johnson Abram B. e.Aug. 22, '62, disd. Oct. !■;, '63, disab. Johnson Geo. H. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1S65. King Michael, e. Aug. 22, '62, disd. July i, '63, disab.' Kane John, e. Aug. 22, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. Kuhns Weaver, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Leeds Robt. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865. Lorance Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Londall Nelson, e. Aug. 22, '62, m. o. July 12. '65. Murray Jas. M. e. Aue. 18, '62, trans, to V. R. C. July 23, '64. Mills John S. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Mizner Andrew R. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65. Matlock Wm. J. e. Aug. 21, '62, disd. Feb. 14, '65, as Corpl., disab. Martin Jos. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Morris Wilbur F. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. O'Mara Patrick, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12,' 1805.' Padget Lew.s W. e. Aug. 9, '62, corpl. died Rock Island, 111., Oct. 25, '63. Paulsen Claus F. e. Aug. 9, '64, m. o. July 12, '65, as Corpl. Piero Francis L. e.Aug. 22, '62, prrat. Hospital Stew'd. Parker Cyrus, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. RecKmann F. H. e. Aug. 11, '62, died Duvall's Bluff Ark., Aug. 24, '63. Rodgers Jas. M. e. Aug. 11, '62, died Little Rock, Ark., Dec. 5, '63. Reid Jas. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Stoker Carter, e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Nov. i, '63, disab. Suttim Sylvester W. e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. July 12, '65'. Street Jacob, e. Aug. 15, '62, died at Little Rock, Ark.", Oct. 19, '63. Solomon Chas. C. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Severns Albert, e. Aug. 22, '62, died at Lagrange, Tenn., Jan, 28, '63. Skinner Jas. E. e. Aug. 20, '62 disd. Nov. 20, '62, disab. Severns Blair, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865. Shutis John A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12', 1865. Tindal Berryman, e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o.July 12, '65 as Corpl. ' Vanata Benj. e. Aug. 18, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Warmock Wm. e. Aug. 18, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Wray Wm. H. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. WrayGeo. W. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865. Wilson Robt. e. Aug, 15, '62, absent since Aug. 11, '64, constructing a repealing rifle. RECRUITS. Armstrong Robert, e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted. Brown Jas. H. e. Jan. 30, 1864, died at Memphis April 15, 1863. Campbell Thomas, e. Aug. 8, 1862, .shot in leg at Camp Douglas, 111., sent home. Clark Harry, e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted. Dickson Jno.e. Aug. 11, 1862, deserted. Ford Lewis, e. Nov. 20, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Freeman Chas. W. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Fitzsimmons M. e. Aug. 11, 1862, deserted. Ganey Thos. J. e. Feb. 9, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Hanners Isaac, e. Feb. 3, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Johnson Jas. F. e. Aug. 22, 1862, deserted. Lemon Jos. W. e. Aug. 22, 1862, rejected. Little Wm. F. e. Aug. g, 1862, deserted. Moloy Jas. e. Nov. 5, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. McMahon Jno. e. Feb. i, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Norris Wm. A. e. Dec. 9, '63, m.o. July 12, '65, vet. rect'. Read Jno. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Smith Peter N. e. Oct. iS, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Trimble Wra. E. e. Jan. 30, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Trimble Andrew, e. Feb. 6, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Waterhouse Eli, e. Jan. 21, 1864, m. o. July 12. 1S65. Wolcott Cornelius R. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, '65. Woodin Jas. C. e. Dec. 9, 1863, m. o. July 12, 1865. Walsh Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, deserted. 258 KOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR KECOKD. 129th I. V, I. The One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Illinois Volunteers was organized at Pontiac, Illinois, in August, 1862, by Colonel George P. Smith, and mustered in September 8th. On September 22d, the Regiment moved to Louis- ville, Kentucky, and was brigaded with the Thirty-eighth Brigade, Colonel M. W. Chapin, Twenty-third Michigan commanding; Twelfth Division, Major General Gilbert commanding. On October 3d, marched in pursuit of Bragg, 7'/Vj Frankfort and Danville, to Crab Orchard. On 17th, the Brigade was transferred to Tenth Division, Brigadier General R. S. Granger commanding. Commenced the return march October 20th, and n-ioved, via Dan- ville, Perryville and Mumf irdsville, to Bowling Green. On 21st November, the One Hundred and Twenty- ninth was sent as garrison to Mitchelville, Kentucky. The Regimrnt was mustered out of service June 8th. 1865, at Washington, District of Columbia, and arrived at Chicago, June 13, 1865, where it received final payment and discharge. Company K. Captain Wolf H. Anderson, com. Sept. 8, 1862. Re- signed April 19, 1863. Captain Albert Lamb, com. Second Lieutenant Sept. 8, 1862. Promoted Captain April 8, 1863. Honorably discharged Dec. 27, 1864. Captain Chas. Margroff, e. as First Sergeant, Aug. 4, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant April 19, 1863. Promoted First Li;:utenant Feb. 15, 1864. Promot- ed Captain April 20, 1865. Mustered out June 8, 1865. First Lieutenant Jas. Chapman, com. Sept. 8, 1862. Resigned Feb. 15, 1864. First Lieutenant Lorenzo D. Hoover, e. as Sergeant Aug. II, 1862. Promoted First Sergeant, then First Lieutenant, April 20, 1865. Mustered out June 8, 1865. Sergt. Hiram Ely, e. Aug. 12, '62, m.o. June 8, 65, i»iv. Sergt. Geo. Porter, e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent sick at m. o. of Regt. Sergt. Christopher Range, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865, as private. Corpl. Wm. Edelinan, e. Aug. 15, 1862, reduced to ranks at his own request. Wounded and leg amputated. Corpl. Henry F. Dibbern,e Aug. 15, 1862, prmt. Sergt. died of wounds. Corpl. Philip Wildernwood, e. Aug. 15, 1862, reduced to ranks at his own request, absent wnded at m. o. of Regt. Corpl. Geo. A. Hoffman, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865, as private. Corpl Geo. Kay, e. Aug. 15, 1862. Sergt. kid. at Peach Tree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864. Corpl. VVm. H. Frels, e, Aug. 15, 1862, private, died at Nashville, Tenn., wds. Corpl. Fred. Frels, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865. Corpl. Thos. B. Van Tugl, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. May II, 1865, as Sergt., disab. PRIVATES. Barber Harlow, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865, as First Sergt. Bombach Henry, e. Aag. 12, 1862, prmt. Fife Major. Brown Jno. P. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Frankfort, Ky., Nov. 25, 1864. Caley Jos. e. Aug, 15, 1862, disd. May 25,1865, wds. Curtis C. P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865, Corpl. Cinter Gabriel, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865. Coffman Wm. e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. June 8, '65, Sergt. Challis Henry G. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865. Cullen Rich. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8. 1865. Cotton Thos. e. Aug, 15, 1862, prmt. Chaplain. Dawson Geo. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. lune 8, '65, Corpl. Ely Jno. H. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Oct. 19, 1862, disab. Frazier Jos. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Bowling Green, Ky., Dec. 29, 1862. Forrest Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died of wounds received at Atlanta, Ga., Aug. i, 1864. Fox Lucas, e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted May 29, 1863. Fermbach Jos. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. May 5, '63, disab. Fromm Henry, e. Aug. 22, 1862. Erroneously entered on r. .11, never mustered in this Co. or Regt. Glapp Andrew, e, Aug. 4, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865. Griffin Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1S65, Corpl. Graves Jno. e. Aug. 15. 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865. Griffin Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. May 25, 1863, disab. Knapp Wm. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Dec. 17. 1862, disab. King Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1S62, absent sick at m. o. of Regt. Koch .Simon, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June , 1865. King Robt. M. e. Aug. 11, 186:, prmt Drum Major. King Jno. G. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Aug. 31, '63, disab. King Ale.x. e. Aug. 11, 1862, Corpl., kid. at Peach Tree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864. Lathrop Austin, e. Aug. 5, ib62, m. o. June 8, 1865, Longton Jno. e. Aug. 15, '62, trans, inv. corps Feb. 6, '64. Matteson Christ, e. Aug. 11, '62, di^d. Apl. 26, 1863, as Corpl., disab. Mapes A. E. e. Aug. 13, '62, absent sick at m. o. Regt. Mock Valentine, e. Aug. 14, 1862, kid. at Peach Tree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864. Maxwell Wm. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Apl. 18, '63, Corpl. disab. Osborn Isaiah, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865. Ottoman Wm. e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted Oct. 21, 1862. Posten A. A. e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Mch. 21, 1863, disab. Probst Wm. W. e. Aug. 12, '62, disd. Oct. 3, '62, disab. Perry Thos. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June 8, 1865. Corpl. Ranch Adam, e. Aug. 15, '62. Erroneously entered on rolls, never mustered in this Regt. Sheavalls Geo. e. Aug. 15, '62, absent at m. o. of Regt. Scott Wm. e. Aug. 15, '62, Corpl., died, Bridgeport, Ala. Schuman Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1862, March 21, 1864. Sedgwick Robt. e. Aug. 22, 1862. Sheava's Geo. e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent wour;ded at m. o. of Regt. Scott Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, Corpl., died at Bridgeport. Ala., March 21, 1864. Schuman Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent sick m. o. Regt. Sedgwick Robt. e. Aug. 22, 1862. Never mustered in this Regt., erroneously entered on rolls. Sedgwick Jas. e. Aug. 22, 62, erroneously ent'don rolls. Wood Lyman, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. April 26, 1863, as Corpl., disab. Wilson Thos. e. Aug. I4,'62, m. o. July 22, '65, pris.war. Wilbur Jacob, e. Aug. i5,'62, m. o. June 8, 1865, Corpl. Waggoner Jas. W. e. Aug. 15, '62, absent with leave at m. o. of Regt. McClintock Henry, e. Jan. 5, 1864, trans, to Co. A, i6th 111. Inf. 132(11. V.I. (100 days). Colonel Thos. C. Pickett, com. June i, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864. Surgeon Robt. F. Baker, com. June i, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864. Company H. Mus- Captain Luke E. Hemenway, com. June i, 1864. tered out Oct. 17, 1864. First Lieutenaat Henry Harwood, com. June 1, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864. Second Lieutenant Geo. Schermerhorn, com. June i, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864. First Sergt. John Hastie, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Sergt. J. M. Haver, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 64. Sergt. H. A. Lovejoy, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64. Sergt. H. R. Coffey, e. May 25, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '6^. Corpl. John D. Harold, e. May 14, '64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64. Corpl. Wm. E. Hitchcock, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct, 17, 1864. ROCK 1SLA.ND COUNTY WAR RECORD. 259 Corpl. Wm. S. Bell, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64. Corpl. A. B. Clark, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64. Corpl. Chas. E. Huhbard. e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864, as private, at his own request. Corpl. Jos. C. Huntoon, e. May 14, '64, m. O.Oct. 17, '64. Corpl. Fred'k C. Hemenway, e. May 14, '65, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Corpl. Olof Erickson, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64. Music'n A. VV. Hastie, e. May 14, '64, m.o.Oct. 17, '64. Music'n Abram Hartzell, e. May 14, '64, m.. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Wagoner N. C. Tyrrell, e. May 23, '64,111. o.Oct. 17, '64. PRIVATES. Colson August, e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Erickson A. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Fries Adam, e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Gault Jno. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Grantz Wm. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Haver Fred'k, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Hoffey Pat'k, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Huntoon Geo. H. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Huntoon M. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Hayward A. M. e. May 31. 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Irwin Stewart, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Jackson Wm. E. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Johnson Frank, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Hunckel Barclay, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Lennox Thos, W. e. May 23, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Lind Andrew, e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Lind Peter E. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. McGill Jno. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. McCann Jno. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Meredith Wm. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Mapes L. B. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Nelson Judd, e. May 14, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Owens Owen, e. May. 14, 1864, died at Paducah, Ky., July 16, 1864. Ostergrew Nils, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Phares O. VV. e. May 25, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Peterson P. L. e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Parks Ed. e. May. 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Root Judson N. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Ryan Pat J. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Sivard H. C. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Skinner J. E. e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Skipper Jas. S. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Smith R. T. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Shurtleff B. M. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Thompson M. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17. 1864. Tuckey Jno. D. e. May 14, 1864, ui. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Twining H. C. e. May 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864, as Corpl. Young Wm. m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. IdOfJi I, F. I. (100 Days.) The Adjutant General's Reports do not give a history of the 140th Infantry. Company G. Captain John H. Wilmans, com. June 18, 1864. Mus- tered out Oct. 29, 1864. First Lieutenant Ed. H. Dailey, com. June 18, 1864 Mustered out Oct. 29, 1864. First Sergeant Edwin B. Kno.x, e. May 3, 1864, m. o Oct. 29, 1864. Sergt. Benj. F. Eley, e. May 3, '64, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864 Sergt. Gilbert C. Bowen, e. May 3. 1864, m. o. Oct 29, 1S64. Corpl. Geo. H. Rector, e. May 3, '64, m. o. Oct. 29, '64 Corpl. Franklin Morey, e. May 3, '64, m. o. Oct. 29, '64 Corpl. Albt H. Parsons, e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 29, '64 Corpl. Bailey Kinner, e. May 3, '64, m. o. Oct. 26, '64. Corpl. Clias. P. Wood. e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 29, '64 Musician Jno. H. Fisher, e. May 3, '64, m.o.Oct. 29, '64 Wagoner Jas. W. Irvin, e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 29, '64 PRIVATES. Adams Henry, e. May 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Brace Geo. e. May 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Buffum Jas. C. e. May 3, 1864, m.o. Oct. 29. 1864. Byeiley Geo. e. May 3, 1864, m.o. Oct. 29, 1864. Bedford Mark, e. May 18, 1864 m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Cobb Geo. A. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1S64. Crenshaw S. L. e. May 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Davis Jos. W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Decamp Edwin E. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Donmire Israel, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1S64. Doxsee Aug. e. May 21, 1S64, m o. Oct. 29, 1864. Ewing Jno. N. e. May 6, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. EnhufF Archy, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Errett Peter G. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Flint Leonard J. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Gardner J. W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Gardner Geo. A. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Gelatt David, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct 29, 1864. Harson Parley, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Hamaker Morris, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Hobart Geo. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Johnson Chas. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Jones Emory S. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29,2864. Kenworth Jno. F. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Leas Jno. H. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. McKinley Cassius, e. May 21, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864 McQuinty Dennis, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Moore Wm. S. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Patterson Jno. e. May 30, 1864, m, o. Oct. 29, 1864. Parmenter .Seth, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Parmenter Kirk K. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Prescott Oscar, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Row.' Chas. E. e. May 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Seville Peter, e. May 18, 1864, ni. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Seville Benj. e. May 18, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Sands Henry, e. May 3. 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Secrist Jno. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 18, 1864. Simpson Jas. E, e. May 3, 1864, 111. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Senex Thos. W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29. 1864. Sutton Jos. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Sturgeon Chas. Y. e. May 25, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1865. 'I'rout Wm. e. May 3, 1864, disd. Nov. 27, 1867, to date Oct. 29, 1864. Wilson Geo. W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Wilson Zeba W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. " Worthen Wm. e. May 3, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Wreath Wm. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. WertscU Jno. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Zurbrugg Jacob F. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Company I. First Lieutenant Wm. A. Duffisld, com. June 18, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 29, 1864. Wagoner Thos. B. Hays, e. May 11, '64, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. PRIVATES. Andrews Hiram, e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1S64. Buckley Wm. e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Bridges Edmund, e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Cypher Sam'l, e. May 4, i8'i4, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Caswell John, e. May 18, 1864, m. o, Oct. 29, 1864. Davis Thos. J. e. May 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Dennis Jos. e. May 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Dennis David, e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Gordon Sam'l H. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Harris Belt, e. May 9, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Hains Mahlon, e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Moore Robt. e. May 16, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Robinson Geo. W. e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Struble John, e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Wood Thos. J. e. May 13, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Warnock John C. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Company K. Second Lieutenant Coleman Brayton, coin. June 18, 1864 Discharged Aug. i, 1864. Musician S; m'l H. Harris, e. May 24, 1864. Dis- charged for disability. 260 ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD. PRIVATES. Bruner Sam'l F. e. May 12, 1S64, died at Memphis, Aug. 24, 1864. Duesenbur*' L. e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Gorham Thornton, e. May 28, 1864, m.o. Oit. 29, 1864. House D. B. e. May 20, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Morrow Wm. e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1863. McPherson Chas. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. McGrew Thos.O. e. May 4, 1864. m. o. Oct. 29, 1S64. Malett Jacob W. e. May 5, 1864, m o. Oct. 29. 1864. McPherson Henry, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, '64. Morehead Jas. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Standley Jos. R. e. May 4, 1864, n^. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Simmons Andrew, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. Sedam Jas. T. e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. 3IISCBLLANEOUS INFANTRY. FROM THE 9th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 27th, 33d, 57th, 78th, 83d, 88th, 93d, 124th, 151st REGIMENTS. Malap Wm. D. e. Aug. 20, '61, kid. at Stone River Dec. 31, '62. Wood Amisa, e. Aug. 20, '61, kid. at Mud Creek, Ga., J ne 18, '64. Sears Geo. W. e. Jan i, '64, prmt. Commissary Sergt, m. o.Sept. 20, '64. Campbell Michael. Murry William. McShafer James, m. o. Aug. 20, 1864. Rodgers [a ' es, m. o. Aug. 20, 1864. McAllister Matthew, died Sept. 15, 1861, wounds. McCarter Jno. W. McGinnes John, re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 4, 1864, Co. E consolif'ated; m. o. July g, 1864. McKay Alexander, e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from io2d 111., m. o. July 10, 1865. Bartlett Stephen, r. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from io2d 111., m. o. July 10, 1865. Jordan Owen T. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from i02d 111., m. o. July 8, 1865. Jordan G. A. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from io2d 111., m. o. July 8, 1865. Magill William, e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from io2d 111., m. o. Julv 10, 1865. Stibolt John P. e. July i2,'6i,disd. May 16, '62, disab. Thompson Perry, e. in Co. K, io2d Inf., Oct. 18, 1864, trans. Oct. 19, 1862, m. o. July 8, 1865. Conery Patrick, e. Dec. 15, 1863, m. o. Dec. 16, 1865. First Sergeant David H. Hakes, e. Aug. 20, i86i, trans to gunboat service Feb. 5, 1862. Harson Levi F. e. Aug. 20, 1861, trans, gunboat ser- vice Feb. 5, 1862. Anderson Chas. P. e. Oct. 6, '61, disd. July 8, '62, disab. Johnson Andrew, e. Sept. 25, 1861, term e.\. 1864. Johnson Jno. e. Sept. 25, 1861, m. o. July 7, :865. Olson Wm. O. e. Sept. 25, '61, m. o. July 7, '65, Sergt. Erickson Eric, e. Sept. 27, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865. Erickson Chas. J. e. Sept. 27, i86r, m. o. July 7, 1865. Hartsell Jno. E. e. Jan. 6, '62, disd. Aug. 23, '62, disab. Johnson Gustaf, e. Jan, 26, '62, disd. June 18 '62, disab. Marion Francis E. e. Sept. 29, 1864, substitute. Lincoln Randall, e. Oct. 11, 1864, m. o. Sept. 8, 1865. Ta\lor Robt. B. e. Oct. 11, 1864, m. o. Sept. 8, 1865. Palmer Ludvvell C. e. April ii, 1865, m. o. Sept. 8, '65. First Sergt. Eugene A. Lyford, e. July 26, 1862, kid. at Stone River, Dec. 31, 1862. Corpl. Jno. Matthews, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 6, 1866, as Comsy. Sergt. in V. R. C. Breed A. Baxter, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. March 12, '63, to enlist in Miss. Marine Brigade. Coleman Wm. H. e. Aug. g, '62, m. o. June 9,'65, wnd. Hall Jas. P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Mch. i, '63, disab. Hazelton Geo. B. e. Aug. g, 1862, died at Bowling Green, Ky., Nov. 12, 1863. Metcalf M. R. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o June 9, '65, wnd. O'Dell Sam'l W. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 9, '65, Corpl. O'Dell Benj. F. e. Aug. 9, 1S62, died New Albany, Ind., Oct. 26, 1863. Sheppard A. C. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 9, '65, Coipl. Williamson Chas. B. e. Aug. 14, 1862, absent sick atm. o. of Regt. Blades Geo. B. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. July 24, 1865. Anderson Wm. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 3, 1865. Bratton Thos. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 3, 1865. Bowman Benj. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m o. Oct. 3, 1865 Essley Oliver P. e. Oct. 15, 1864, m. o. Oct. 12. 1865. Peterson Claus H. e. Oct. 4, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 3, 1865. First Sergt. Wm. Howe, e. Feb. i, 1S65, pro. Second Lieut. Feb. 26, 1865, resigned July 12, 1865. Corpl. Wm. Shoope, e. Feb, 11, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866, as Sergt. Fagelstead S. J. e. Feb. 10, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866. Langhery R. e. Feb. 11, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866. TWENTY-THIRD I. V, J. Surgeon Patrick Gregg, com. Capt. Co. K, Fifty-eighth Regiment, Dec. 31, 1861. Promoted Surgeon Dec. 15, 1862. Term expired Sept. 10, 1864. TWENTY-SEVENTH I. V, I, Colonel Napoleon B. Buford, com. Aug. 10, 1861. Appointed Brigadier General April 15, 1862. Quarter Master David B. Sears, com. Aug. 10, 1861. Term expired Sept. 20, 1864. Surgeon Edward H. Bowman, com. Sept. 11, 1861. Term expired Sept. 20, 1864. NINETIETH I. V, I. First Assistant Surgeon John B. Davidson, com. Nov. i, 1862. Resigned March 4, 1863. 147th I, F. I, (1 year). Colonel Hiram F. Sickles, com. Feb. 21, 1S65. Mastered out Jan. 20, 1866. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAH RECORD. 261 FOUBTH I, V. C. The Adjutant General's Reports do not give the history of this very distinguished Regiment of Cavalry. We had expected to get it from other sources, but have been disappointed. Col. Albert G. Brackett, com. Sept. i, 1861. Mustered out (term expired) Oct. 26, 1864. Lieutenant Colonel Hiram F. Sickles, com. Major, Sept. 24, 1861. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel, Feb. 18, 1862. Resigned Jan. 15, 1863. Lieutenant Colonel Henry B. Burgh, com. Captain Co. A, Sept. 18, 1861. Promoted Major, Aug. 6, 1S62. Pro- moted Lieutenant Colonel, Dec. lo, 1863. Mustered out Dec. 21, 2864. Battalion Quartermaster (os. W. Brackett, com. Jan. i, 1862. Mustered out April 7, 1862. First Assistant Surgeon Jas. W. Brackett, com. Sep . 10, 1861. Resigned June 3, 1863. Chaplain O. Winsor Briggs, com. Sept. 25, 1861. Resigned Feb. 23. 1863. Commissary Jos. W. Brackett, com. First Lieutenant Co. C, April 8, 1862. Transferred to Commissary, Oct. i, 1862. Resigned April 8, 1863. Crambaugh Jno. W. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, '64. Cambell Jno. C. e. Sept. 5, i85i. ni. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Craig Jno. L. or D. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Gratz Paul, e. Sept. 5, 1861, disd. March 30. '62, disab. Genung Geo, W. e. Sept. 5, 1S61, re-enlisted as veteran. Hackerson Jno. e. Sept. 5, 1861, disd. )uly 30, 1862, Havens Jasper, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. Hewett Henry H. e. Sept. 5, 1S61, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Justin Roderick, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as vet ran. Jennings Wni. e. Sept. 5, 1S61, disd. Aug. 9, 1862. Keich or Keith Geo. e. Sept. 5, '61, died at Trenton, Tenn., Dec. 13, 1862. Lambert Wm. e. Sept. 5, 1861, ni. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Lambert Jno. e. Sept. 5, 1861, re enlisted as veteran. Mader Gilderoy, e. Sept. 5, '61, disd. May 4, '63, disab. Marshall Jno. e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. Mathews Dempsey C. e. Sept. 5, '61, m. o. Nov. 3, '64. Martin Medad, e. Sept. 5, '61, disd. Aug. 15, '62 disab. Phillips Jno. H. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Robert Chas. e. Sept. 5, 1861, re— nlisted as veteran. RothneillerChas. e. Sept. 5, '61, disd. June 10, '62, disab. Smith Sam. S. e. Sept. 5, 1851, re-enlisted as veteran. Summer Tim. e. Sept. 5, '61, disd to enter naval sei vice. Spann Jesse J. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Stromer Gustavus, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted, Shadle Wm. e. Sept. 5, 1861, disd. April 2, 1862. Stephens Claus, e. Sept. 5, '61, disd. Juno 19, '62, disab. Shadle Jno. e. Sept. 5, 1861, disd. Aprd 4, 1862. Von Schneider F. e. Sept. 5 '6t, re. enlisted as veteran. Williams Calvin, e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. i-. Nov. 3, 1864. .Wilcox Warren, e. Sept. 5, i86i, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Weldrodt Chris, e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3 1864. Wiggins D. R. e. Sept. 5. 1861, disd. Aug. 9, 1862. Weis Peter, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. Yalter Lyman, e. Sept. 5, '61, died. Cairo, HI., Feb 23*64. Dailey Rufus R. e. Nov. i, '61, disd. Mch 31, '62, disab. Company M. Captain Geo. Dodge, com. Aug. 24, 1861. Resigned May 16, 1862. First Lieutenant Samuel Allshouse, com. Sept. 5, 1861. Term expired Nov. 3, 1864. Second Lieutenant Edward H. Daly, com. Sept. 5, 1861. Resigned July 31, 1862. Co. Q. M. Sergt. Reuben H. Webster, e. Sept. 5, j86i, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864, as private. First Sergt. Jno. H. Parker, c. Sept. 5, :86i, prmt. Second Lieutenant, Co. L Sergt. .(Mfred H. Mead, e. Sept. 5, '61, died at St. Louis, June 20, 1862. Sergt. Geo. D. Moore, e. Sept. 5, 1861. m. o. Nov. 3, 1864, as First Sergt. Sergt. Wm. H. Hill, e. Sept, 5, 1861, died at Tennessee River, March 18, 1862. Sergt. Sam. A. Williamson, e. Sept. 5. i86i, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Corpl. F. A. or R. Stewart, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Corpl. Raynor K. Huntly, e. Sept, 5 1861, died at Sa- vannah, Tenn., April i, 1S62. t orpl. Arnold J. Maddox, e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1S64, as Sergt. Corpl. lerrod Marshall, e. Sept. 5. iS6i,m. o. Nov. 3, 1S64. as Sergt. Farrier Wm. Sanders, e. S<-pt. 5, 1861, disd. July 26, 1862, disab. PRIVATES. Benjamin Jas. e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. Bishop Daniel, e. Sept. 23, i86t, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Clifton Elias, e. Sept. 5, 61, disd. to enter naval service. NINTH I. V. C. The Ninth Cavalry Regiment was organized at Chicago, Illinois, in November, i86i, b Colonel A. G. Bra kett, and was mustered in November 30th. On February 17th, 1862, moved to Benton Barracks, Mis-^ouri, and, thence, to Pilot Knob. On 27th, m .iched to Reeves' Station, on Big Black, and was assigned, bv I'.rigadier General F. Steele, to Third Brigade. On May 23d, Steele's Division joineil General Curtis' army, at Jacksonport, Arkansas. In a skirmish at Waddell's Plantation, June 12th, lost twelve wounded and one missing, and at Stewart's Plantation, on June 27th, lost 2 killed an i 35 wounded. Amo g the latter were Colonel Brackett, Adjutant Blackburn, and Captain Knight June 26th, commenced the march to Helena. During this march, 5 men died from haidships — watei and rations being almost impossible to obtain. At Helena, the Ninih Cavdry was assigned to Third Bri- gade, Colonel Cyrus Bussey ; Fourth Division, Brigadier Cleneral .A. P Hovey ; General Steele's Army ; District of h. astern Arkansas. On Septembr 15th, two 12-pdr. mountain howitzers were assigned to the Regiment, and were commanded by Lieu enant E. G. Butler, with a detail from the Regiment. On November 7th. at Lagrange, Lieutentnt Butler repulsed a charge of 2 legiment of Texan Rangers, k.llingover 50 of the enemy. Its loss was 20 killed and wounded. The Regiment went on an expedition under General Washburn, and was engaged. No- vember 6.h, at OUolona, '^1 ississippi, and near Coflfeeville, November 7th. January 9th, 1863, marched,"with Gen- eral Gorman, to Duvall's Bluff, and returned. On April 7th, moved to Memphis, and, on 12th, moved to German- town, Teinessee. Was assigned to Brigade of Colonel McCrillis, of Third Illinois Cavalry, and to the Sixteenth Corps. Engaged at Coldw.iter, Mississippi, July 28th, and at Granada, August iSth, and moved to Lagrange, Tennessee, .August 26th. Made an attack on the enemy at Salem, Mississippi, October 8th, and drove him from his position. Met the enemy at Wyatt, Mississippi, October 13th. and, after fighting all day, the enemy f-ll back and retreated in the night. November 8th, moved Irom Lagrange to Corinth, and soon after returned. Marched to Collierville, and was assigned to Second Brigade, Cavalry Division, Sixteenth Army Corps. Was engaged with the enemy, December 3d, 1863, at Saulsbury, Tennessee, and, on the 4th, the Division under command of Briga- dier General B.H. Grierson. was engaged at Moscow, Tennessee. In this battle the Ninth Cavalry took aconspic- uous and honorable part. On February nth, 1864, marched, with the expeditions of Brigadier General B. H. Grierson, and General W. S. Smith, into Mississippi. Met and defeated the enemy at West Point, February 20th. Was engaged at Okolona. February 21st, and at Mount Ivy, Mississippi, an the 23d, and camped at Germantown, on 24th. On March i6ih, the Regiment was mustered as a veteran organization, and, on 17th, marched to Mem- phis. Moved to Illinois for veteran furlough. April 27th, returned to Memphis. A detachment of the Regiment 262 ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD was with General Sturgis, on the expedition to Guntown, Mississippi, and was rear guard for the disorganized command on the retreat, losing s killed, 23 wounded, and 12 prisoners, out of 160 men. July 7th, marched, with Generals A. J. Smith and Grierson, to Tupelo. Had a severe engagement at Pontatoc, driving the enemy, and was engaged in the two days' b.ittle, July 14th and 15th, at Tupelo and Old Town Creek. On August 3d, moved, via Holly Springs, to Abbeville, Mississippi, wheie it skirmished with the enemy. On the nth, .■■■kirmished at Oxford. Had an'enf^agement at Hurricane Creek, Mississippi. August 13th. losing 4 killed, and several wounded. Returned to camp, near Memphis, September 4th. On September 30th, 1864, moved eastward. Captain Blackburn commanding Regiment. Crossed Tennessee river at Clifton. Moved, via \Vaynesboro,_ Lawrenceburg, Florence, Alabama. Waterloo, Hamburg ami Savannah, to Clifton. The command moved again to Florence, and met Hood's advancing army. General Hatch's Division did hard fighting at Shoal Creek. On November 19th, crossed the river and attacked the enemy— the Ninth Cavalry in advance. Two divisions of the enemy advancing, com- pelled it to re-cross the river. One Battalion of the Regiment becoming detached, passed through the rebel line, and was compelled to remain in the enemy's rear until iiight, when it re-crossed. The command skirmished with the enemy's advance every day. At Campbellville, Nov. 24th, the Regiment was very hotly engaged, but stood their ground, holding back n any times their number, until their ammunition was entirely exhausted, when they fought hand to hand, clubbing their carbines. Took a prominent part in the battle of Franklin, Tennessee, and the two-days' fight, December 15th and 16th, at Nashville. Engaged in the pursuit of Hood, to Tennes^ee river, sk rmishing at Brentwood, Frankltn Pike, near Franklin, Rulherlord's Creek, and at Ross' farm. The command moved to Huntsville, Florence, Eastport and Gravelly Springs. On February 9, 1865, moved to Eastport. On June 22d, to luka, Mississipjii. July 4th, moved to Decatur, Alabama, and thence to Montgomery, Selma, and finally to Gainesville, Alabama, arriving August 20th. Mustered out at Selma, Alabama, Oct. 31, 1865, and ordered to Springfield, Illinois, where it received final payment and discharge, Sechrist Philip, e. Sept. i, 1861, disd. Dec. 19, 1861. Titterington Chas. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 23, '64. Vansant Sam'l K. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, 64, as Corpl, Welsh Andrew B. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, '64,35 Corpl. Wells Fred'k, e. Sept. 1, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, '64, Corpl. Company A. Captain Wm. C. Blackburn, com. First Lieutenant Sept. 18, 1861. Promoted Battalion Adjutant Apr. 10, 1862. Promoted Captain Aug. 15, 1862. Mus- tered out May 8, 1865. First Lieutenant Wm. M. Benton, com. Second Lieu- tenant Sept. 18, 1S61. Promoted First Lieutenant April 10, 1862. Term expired Oct. 19, 1864. First Lieutenant Ino. R. Eberhardt, e. Sept. i, 1S61. Re-enlisted, Sergeant, as veteran, Jan. i, 1864. Promoted First Sergeant, then Second Lieutenant, May 23, 1865. Resigned Sept. 8, 1865. First Lieutenant Geo. P. Webster, e. Sept. i. 1861. Re- enlisted as veteran, Jan. i 1864. Promoted Ser- geant, then Second Lieutenant, May 23, 1865. Pro- moted First Lieutenant, Oct. 4, 1865. Mustered out as Second Lieutenant, Oct. 31, 1065. Second Lieutenant David HiUier, e. asFirst Sergeant, Sept. I, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, Apr. 10, 1862. Resigned March 21, 1865. Sergt. Wm. Crawford, c. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, '64, as First Sergt. Corpl. Richard B. Hubbard, e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, 1864, as Sergt. Corpl. Samuel D. Cleland. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. March 16, 1865. Corpl. Jas. Kinney, e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, '64. Bugler Geo. M. Keller, e. Sept. i. '6i,m.o.Sept. 23, '64. Farrier Fritz Gall, e. Sept. i, '61, disd. May i, '62. PRIVATES. Barlow Hiram, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 23, 1864. Bates Wm. H. e. Sept. i, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. Buncher Lewis, e. Sept. i, 1861, die 1 J une 2, 1862. Bean Isaac S. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Oct 31, '65, Corpl. Bradshaw Clement, e. Sept. i, i86i, m. o. Oct. 31, '65, as Saddler. Broderick Finley I. e. Sept. 19, 1861, m. o. Sept. 23, '64. Deitz John, e Sept. i, 1861, m.o Apr. 13, '65, as Sergt. to date April 8, 1865. Gaines Richard W. T. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 23, 1864. Hamer Martin D. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 23, 1864, as Sergt. Hummel Henry, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. Kell Jos. e, Sept. i, 1865. disd. July 7, '64, disab. Lewis Thos. C. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. Meehan Dan'l, e. Sept. i, 1861. Mcorejohn.e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. July 8, '65. Prisnr. war. Moore Jas. e. Sept. i, '61. m. o. Oct. 31, '65, as Sergt. Mills F. H. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. July 8, '65. Prisnr. war. Racy John, e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865, as wagoner. Rogers Russell, e. Sept. i. i86i, disd. May 28, 1862. Riddig David, e. .Sept. I, 1861. Swanson Swan, e. Sepi. i, '61, disd. June 4, '64, disab. Smith Noah, e. Sept. i, '61, died White bta. Sept. 30, 1864. Simser Chas. e. Sept. i, 1S61, m. <>. Oct. 31, as Farrier. Strupp Peter, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. July 8, '65, to date May 30, 1865. Prisnr. war. Shwalback Jos. e. .Sept. i, '61, re-enlisted as veteran. VETERANS. Sergt. Jos. Macauby, e. Jan. i, '64, m. o. Oct. 31, '65, as Co. Q. M. Sergt. Corpl. Alfred Axtle, e. Jan. i, '64, m, o. July 20, '65, paroled piisnr. Corpl. John Dougherty, e. Jan. i, '64, Sergt., July 18, 1865. Blacksmith Jos. Swalbargh, e. T.in. i, '64, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. PRIVATES. Arnold John, e. Jan. i, '64, m. o. July 8, '65, to date May 30, 1865. Prisnr. war. Bedford Jas. e. Jan. i,'64, m. o. Oct. 3, '65, as Corpl. Bedford Henry, e. Jan. i, '64, m. o. Oct. 31, '65, Sergt. Burton Jas. E. e. Jan. i, 1864, desert'd Sept. 11, '65. Giles Wesley A. e. Jan. i, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, '65, as Corpl. Way Colburn H.e. Jan. i, 1864, m. o. July 18, 1865. Prisnr. war. RECRUITS. Arnold John, e. Nov. 27, '61, re-enlisted as veteran. Burton Jas. E. e. Nov. 27, '61, re-enlisted as veteran. Bruner Jas. M. e. Oct. 31, 1861. m. o. Sept. 22, 1864. Bailey Abi L. e. Dec. 20, 1861, m. o. June 7. '65, Sergt. Bell Hugh M. e. April 21, '64, m.o. July 8, '65. Prisnr. of war. Bruner F. C. e. April 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, '65, as Corpl. Bailey Lewis G. e. March 9, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. Crabtree John E . e. April 21. 1S64, ni. o. Oct. 31, 1865. Clereri-h Wm. e. Oct. 13, 1864. m. o. Oct. 26, 1865. Fulsinger Frank, e. Oct. 3, 1861, disd. Oct. 23, 1862. Lawson Geo. A. e, Sept. 22, 1864, m. June 11, 1865. Melvin Geo. e. Sept. 20, 1861, m. o. Sept. 22, 1864. Murphy Michael, e. March 30, 1864, 111. o Oct 31, 1865. Melvin Ceo. e. Oct. 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 26, 1865. Muzzy Jas. e. March g, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. McMillen Wm. J. e. Oct. 4. 1864, m. o. Oct. 26, 1865. Neely Wm. P. e. Mch. 30, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. Othick Caleb, e. Mch. 29, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865, as Corpl Fatten Christy, e. Mch. 25, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 186.S. Rathburn Homer D. e. Dec, i, '61, disd. April 7, '62, disab. Renfro John M. e. Mch. 29, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. Rus ell Alfred H. e. Sept. 22, 1864, m. o. Jun'; 11,1865. Robb Andrew, e. Sept. 22, '64, died at Paducah, Ky., May I, 1865. / Root J. A. c. Nov. 15, '64, prmt. Hospital Steward. Renfro Geo. E. Mch. 28, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. Stackhouse |as. H. e. Oct. 31, 1S61, m. o. Nov. i, 1864. Stackhouse Geo. W. e. Oct. 31, '61. disd. Nov. 14, '62. Smith Nat. e. Mch. 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1 65. Stricklan Perry, e. Sept. 22, 1864, m. o. June 11, 1865. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD. 263 Turner Geo. L. e. Mch. 26, 1864. m. o. Oct. 31, '65, as Bugler. Vansant N. G. e. Feb. 9, 1864, ra. o. Oct. 31, 1865. Wallace Alfred, e. Oct. 31, 1861, m. o. Sept. 22, 1864. Way G. N. e. Oct. i, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. Wilson Robt. e. Dec. i. '61, kid. at Fisherning's Creek, Miss., June 10, 1864. Wellierer Jos. S. e Mch. 30, 1864, m.o. Oct. 31. 1864' Williams Philip P. e. Sept. 22, 1864, m. o. June 11, '65. Wood Wm. J. e. Sept. 22, 1S64, m. o. June 22, 1865. Company B. RECRUITS. Dimmock ITenry C. e. Mch 9, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865 Gerrard Park B.e. Mch. 9, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. Kirkpatrick Jas. H. e. Sept. 22, 1S64, m. o. June 8, '65. Spencer Eugene, e. Mch. 28, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. Company C. RECRUITS. Curry Geo. W. e. Mch. 28, 1865. m. o. Oct. 31. 1865. Griffin Joshua, e. Mch. 28, i86s. m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. Head Frf.d'k A. e. April 25, 1864, detached at ni. o. of Regt. Howardson Jas. e. Mch. 9, 1865, absent, sick at. m. o. of Regt. Company D. Johnston John, e. Dec. 20, '61, m. o. Oct. 31, '65,Sergt. Company E. Cole Chas. W. e. Sept. i, 1861, died Rivers Sta., Mo., April 14, 1862. Company L. First Lieutenant Benj. D. Galino, e.Oct. 15, 1861. Re- enlisted as veteran. Sergeant, Jan. i, 1864. Pro- moted First, then Second Lieutenant, June 20, '64. Promoted First Lieutenant, May 4, 1864. Resigned July 14, 1865. Callaghan JJavid R. e. Mch. 9, 1865. m. o. Oct. 31, '65. Sage Wm. e. Mch. 28, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. Company M. Wilson Geo. W. e. Mch. 28, 1865, m. o. Oct. 3. 1S65. Woodside Wm. J. e. Mch. 28, 1865. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Baldwin Robt. e. e. Sept. 22, 1864. Brown Daniel, e. Mch. 9, 1865. Cook Geo. e. Oct. 18, 1S64. Elliott Gen. e. Mch. 28, 1865. desert'd Aug. 7, 1865. Gilligan John, e. Sept. 22, 1864. Gibbs Lucien P. e. Mch. 28, , deserted Aug. i,'65. Hardin John, r, Mch. 28, , deserted Aug. i, 1865. Joslin Naham B. e. Sept. 22, 1864, rejected by board. Shepherd Chas C. e. Mch. 9, 1865. Streeter Johnson, e. Oct. 4, 1864. Slocum John,e. Nov. i, 1864. FO UBTEEJSTir CAVALR I. The Adjutant (jeneral's Reports do not furnish a Sketch of the Fourteenth Cavalry. Major Henry Connelly, com. Second Lieutenant Co. L, Jan. 7, 1862. Promoted Captain, Nov. 14, 1863. Pro- moted Major, June 22, 1865, Resigned (as Captain) June 27, 1865. Company L. Captain Alvln Everts, com. Jan. 7, 1863. Resigned Nov. 14, 1863. Second Lieuienant Wm. M. Moore, e. Oct. 7, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant, Nov. 14, 18(33. Mus- tered out July 31, 1865. PRIVATES. Buck Jno. S. e. Sept. 12, 1862, disd. June 8, '65, disab. Bushnell N. E. e. Oct. i, '62, disd. April 31, '65, disab. Burlingame P. e. Sept. 27, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865. BoUman G. e. Dec. 14, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865. Chapman C. E. e. Dec. 10, '62, disd. July 2, '65, disab. Cahill Patk. e. Sept. ig, 1861, m. o. July 31, '65, Corp!. Cumstem J. e.Oct. 2, 1862, died at Marietta, Ga., Sept. 13, 1864. Cavanaugh Wm. S. e. Sept. 14, 1862, died in Ky. April 19, 1863. Cunningham P. e. Dec. 10,1862, missing in action since Aug. 3, 1864. Driscoll Jno. e. Sept. 15, 1862, m. o. July 31, 65, Corpl. Dodge Samuel, e. Oct. 10, 1862, m. o. May 15, 1865. Day Albert O. e. Sept. 28, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865. Field Edwin Y. e. Sept. 23, 1862, m. o. June 22, 1865. Fleming Jas. e. Dec. 12, 1862, died at Knoxville, Tenn., Oct. 26, 1863. Hetrick N. e. Dec. 11, 1862, deserted June 10, 1864. Jenkins B. F. e. Oct. 13, 1862, m. o. July 31,1865. Johnston Larz, e. Sept. 25, '62, deserted June 10, 1864. Kenady Michael, e. Sept. 15, '62, disd. June 21, '65, disab. Lynes Jerry, e. Oct. 11, 1862, disd. April i,'64, disab. Moore Jas. e. Oct. i, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865, Sergt. Morgm H. C. e. Oct. i, 1S62, disd. April i, '64, disab. O'Brien Terrance, e. Sept. 15, disd. May 18, '65, disab. Powers Z. C. e. Sept. 13, 1862, disd. June 8, 1865, disab. Scott Chas. e. Oct. 3, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865. Sumner Geo. e. Oct. 26, 1862, pro. Hospital Steward. Taylor Wesley, e. Oct. 13, 1862, in. o. July 31, 1865. Vale Mason, e. Nov. 15, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865. V^nCamp A. e. Dec. 5, 1865, trans to Inv. Corps, Nov. 7, 1863. _ Watts Francis, e. Dec. 10, 1862, missingin action since Aug. 3, 1864. Wagner Jasper, e. Nov. 12, '62, disd. May 23, '65, disab. Woolsey Henry, e. Dec. 5, 1862, reclaimed by Co. K, ist III. Lt. Art. Gravenhorst Jos. e. March 17, 1862, m. o. July 31, '65. Company C. Cobb Lewis A. e. Sept. 10, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865. Adams Jas. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. Aug. 24, 1865. Berdonner Robt. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865. Bear Israel, e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865. Bartlett Jas. e. March 29, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865, Cox Jas. L. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865. Hudson Sam'l W. e. March 17, '65, m. o. July 31, 1865. Newton 1 hos. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865. Ross Ephraim H. e. March 17, 1S65, m. o. July 31 '65. Suerbuegg Jacob F. e. March 17, '65, m. o. July 31, '65. Whiteside Jno. W. e. March 17, '65, m. o. July 31, 65, SEVENTEENTH I. V. C. The Seventeenth Cavalry Regiment Illinois Volunteers was organized under special authority from the War Department, issued August 12, 1863,10 Hon. John F. Farnsworth. 1 he rendezvous was established at St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois. By the approval of the Governor of the State, the Colonelcy of the Regiment was offered 264 EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR KECORD. to John L. Beveridge, then Major in the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, who assumed the work of recruitment and organization, and opened the rendezvous November 15,1863. Eight companies were mustered in Jan. 22, 1864. Four othercompanies were mustered in and the organization of the Resiment completed, February 12, 1864. 1 he Regiment was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, where iioo sets of hcJr^e tquipments were received. From there it moved to Alton, Illinois, and relieved the Thirteenth lllincis Cavalry in guarding the Military Prison at that place. Early in June followiiii;, the First Battalion was ordered to St. Louis, and the Second Battalion followed immediately. Both- being tully mounted were ordered at once to North Missouri District. The First Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Dennis J . Hynes commanding, proceeded to St. Joseph, Missouri, where the com- manding officer reported in person to General Fisk, commanding Distiirt of North Missouri. The Second Battalion, Major Lucius C. Matlack commanding, was assigned by General C. B. Fisk to the post of Glasgow, Missouri. From this period, for four months, the three battalions were separate and remote from each other, and so extended were their movements, that it is impossible to follow them in this brief .sketch. They seem to have been all over Missouri after Price's and Jeff. Thompson's Guerilla Bands, following them into Kansas and Arkan- sas,'_doing most efficient service. PRIVATES. Bryant Jackson, e. Dec. 26, '63, m. o. Dec. 2o,'65,Corpl. Billington Chas. A. e. Jan. 21, '64, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. Coltman Wni. e. Nov. 29, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. Fignus Samuel, e. Jan. 21, 1864, m. o. Jan., 1866. Grob." Geo. e Nov. 12, 1864, drowned in Owl Creek, Kansas, July 28, 1865. Harsell Jno. e. Dec. 24, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. Horn Wm. M. C. e. Nov. 25, 1864, trans, from 12th 111. Cav. m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. Maxwell Wm. e. Oct. 19. 1868, disd. Aug. 7, '65, disab. Miller Jno. H. e. Jan. 10, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20. 1865. Peter-on Cornelius, e, Jan. 21, '64, kid. struck by light- ning June 8, 1865. Thompson Jno. e. |an. 21, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. Williams Jno. e. Ian. 21, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. Wilson Cyrus, e. Nov. 9, 1863, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. Payne Jas. O. e. Oct. 19, 1864, m. o. Nov. 3, 1865. Company C. Burton Robt. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 4, 1865. Company L. Captain Benj. Harding, com. Jan. 24, 1864. Resigned Dec. 10, 1864. First Sergt. Chas. McGinnis,e. Dec. i, 1863, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865, as private. Sergt. Levi or Eli Corbin, e. Nov. i, 1863, disd. Oct. 15, 1865, disab. Corpl. Kich. Bessell,e. Oct. 3,1863. m. o. Dec. 20, 1865, as private. Teamster Jno. W. Edwards, e. Oct. 2, 1863, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865, as bugler. Wagoner Orlando Libby, e. Oct. 4, 1863, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865, as private. 3IISCELLANEOUS CAVALRY. FROM 6th, Sth, lOth, 12th and 16th REGIMENTS. Jackson Jos. e. Sept. 3, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. m. o. Nov. s. 1865, as Sergt. Collins Wm. e. Oct. 20 1864. Joties Chas. e. Oct. 11, 1864. Miller James, e. Oct. 11, 1864. Molgan Jas. A.e. Oct. 21, 1863, deserted Nov. 14, 1864. Vermillion Robt. H. e. Oct. 11, 1864. Beaver Benj. e. Oct. 21, 1861. Eger Jno, e. April 16, 1864, m. o. Aug. 19, 1865. FIRST ARTILLERY. Battery D. Cummings Wm. e. Jan. i, 1863. Dickey Hartson, e. Jan. 1, 1863, m. o. July 28, 1S65. James Morris, e. Jan. i, 1863, disd. Aug. 26, 1864. McGinley Wm. e. Dec. i, 1862. Wctsel Paris, e. Dec. ;, 1862. Wells Ward S.e. Dec. i, 1862. Battery G. Tate Robt. A. e. March 26, 1864, m. o. July 24, 1865. Chicago Board of Trade Battery. Kelse Jno. e. Dec. 10, 1863, m. o. June 50, 1865. Stahl Leonard, e. Dec. 10, 1863, deserted Jan. 5, 1864 lOSf/i U. S, VOLUNTEER I XE AN TRY. Berdoins Chas. e. Oct. i, 1864. Fry Jas. e. Oct. 5, 1864. Harnett Eli, e. Oct. i, 1864. Motley Lewis, e. Oct. i, 1864. Oldam Geo. c. Oct. i, 1864. O'Neil Dave, e. Oct. i, 1864. Rankin Henry, e. Oct. i, 1864. Spillman Geo. e. Oct. i, ic '14. Starts Soloni'm, e. Oct. i. 1864. Troutman Louis, e. Oct. i, 1864. Troutman Benj. e. Oct. i, 1864. Troutman Steve, e. Oct i. 1864. Troutman Jesse, e. Oct. i, 1864. Yancey Moses, e. Oct. i, 1864. FIRST ARMY CORPS— (O. NO. 9. McCay Geo. F. e. April i, 1865, m. o. March 31, 1866 Schilling Jacob, e. .\pril i, 1S65, m. o. March 31, 1866. Babcock Simon C. e. April 3, '65,m.o. .April 7, 1866. Lindsay .Xciuilla, e. April 3, 1865, m.o. April b, 1866. ALFRED A. ADAMS, Rapids City, Hampton Township. Biographical Directory. ABBREVIATIONS. Adv AdventJst av - avenue Bapt Baptist bet _ between Co company or county Cath Catholic Cong Congregational Ch Church dem democrat Epis Episcopal Evang Evangelist Ind - Independent I. V. I Illinois Volunteer Infantry I. V. C Illinois "Volunteer Cavalry I. V. A Illinois Volunteer Artillery Lflth Lutheran Meth Methodist mkr maker P- O Post Office Presb Presbyterian prop proprietor rep republican Rev Reverend sec section or secretary Spir Spiritualist St street supt superintendent treas.. treasurer Univ Universali^t Unit Unitarian U. P .-United Presbyterian U. B. United Brethren ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. ABBOTT FISHER, R. R. contractor; 1521 6tli av; rep; from N. Y. Abdill Wm. harness maker; 20th st bet 3d and 4th avs. Abell Harrj-, book-keeper; 170o 2d av; dem ; from Penn. Ashford Jas. K. carpenter ; 3d av ; dem. Ackers Chas. watchman ; 4th av and 2d st; born Illinois. Adams Henry, stone cutter ; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep; Meth; from England. Adams John, laborer; 412 22d st; rep; Meth. ADAMS I.IICIEX, Attorney; mem- ber of firm of Sturgeon & Adams ; res. 541 20th st; born in Juniata Co., Penn., Jan. 7, 1843 ; came to this County in 1869 ; Rep. Adams L. V. mail agent ; 420 loth st ; .rep ; from N. Y. Adams Wm. ship carpenter; 810 6th av; rep. Adler Chas. 2d st and 3d av ; rep ; Jew ; Ger. Adler I. laborer; dem; Cath; from Germ'y- Adler J. H. liquor merchant; 1416 3d av; dem ; Jew ; from Germany. Adler R. R. traveler; dem; Jew; from Ger. Ailcs Charles, laborer ; 2d av bet 6th and 7th avs ; from Germany. Ailsworth Edgar, printer ; 276 22d st ; dem ; Catli ; from Ireland. Albert Peter, laborer ; 627 17th st; dem; from Maryland. Albery John, laborer; 523 8th st; born 111. Albrecht John, 227 21st st; dem. Albrecht John M. liquors ; 2d st. Ales Fred, 9th st and 3d av. Allen Abenezer,storekeeper ; rep ; from Penn. Allen A. K. 8th st bet 3d and 4th avs ; Luth ; . from Ohio. Allen Barney, brakeman; 1120 3d av. Allen Edwin, rep ; Meth ; from N. Y. Allen J. D. sashmaker; 806 24th st. rep; 111. Allen Mrs. Robert, house-keeper; 2109 5th av; from Michigan. Alter Geo. painter ; 427 8th st ; dem ; Ohio. Ames Chas. painter; 8th av; dem; Cath; from Sweden. Amos Frank, 1716 3d av. AXAlVAIiT E. H. Manufacturer and Dealer in Lumber, Doors, Sash and Blinds ; Office, cor 3d av and 26th st; Residence, Elm st bet 5th and 6th avs; born in West- moreland Co., Penn., July 18, 1832: came to this Co. in 1853 ; Rep ; Meth ; married Sarah H. Bowen, June 5th 1862; born in Worcester Co., Maryland ; have four child- ren. Anavvalt Samuel, retired ; 29th st ; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. Anderson A. G. laborer; 2d av and 21st st; dem ; from Sweden. Anderson Andrew,laborer ; 5th av, e of Swede College ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Anderson Chas. laborer; cor 1st av and 12th st; rep; from Sweden. 17^ 266 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Anderson Gus, laborer; 618 10th st; rep; Lutli ; from Sweden. Anderson John A. carpenter ; 821 7th av ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Anderson Miss M. C. dressmaker; 1827>^ 2d ay; from N. Y. Anderson Samuel, laborer; 5th ave of Swede College ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Andrews Mrs. Jane S. widow ; 541 20th st ; Presb; fi'om Ohio. Andrews Lemuel G. law' student ; dem ; 111. AXKRIIM J. FRA:SfK, Constable; Residence, 14th st; born in Harrison Co., O., Sept. 8, 1845; came to this Co. in 1869; Rep ; has been on Police force two years and a half; was in the Army three years and four months, in the 9th Ohio Cavalry; married his wife, Elfa Chancellor, July 12, 1867 ; has two children. Anson Chas. laborer; 421 21st st; rep; from Sweden. A5fTHO:SfY G. W. Hotel; cor 16th st and 4th av ; born in Erie Co., N. C, Dec. 20th 1844; came to this Co. in 1869; Ind; Meth ; Mr. Anthony is proprietor of the new^ and finely furnished Hotel known as the Anthony House; terms reasonable; wife Mary J. Carter; married Oct. 11, 1866. Anthony Geo cor 4th av and 16th st. Anthony Jacob, cooper ; 6th av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; dem ; from Germany. Anthony John, Sr. 6th av, bet IStli and 14th sts ; dem ; from Germany. Anthony John, Jr. cooper; 6th av and 14th st; dem; from Germany. Applequist C. laborer ; 7th st, bet 4th and 5th av ; rep ; from Sweden. Applequist Fred, saloon ; 3d av ; dem ; Swe- den. Appleton Jas. glass-blower ; 417 8th st ; rep ; from England. Argubright D. 215 22d st; dem; from Ohio. Arnold John, 4th av. Arnold S. E. railroad ; cor 4th av and 25th st ; rep ; Meth ; from Vermont Arnold Wm. fireman ; rep ; from N. Y. Arp Jos. tinner ; 1st av bet 19th and 20th sts ; from Germany. Asbrand E. teacher ; 207 21st st ; from Ger. ASTER JOHX, Baker; Residence West side of Market Square ; born in Ger- many, Jan. 7, 1830; came to tliis County in 1854; Dem; married, June 23, 1856, Cath- erine Itten ; has six children ; holds olHce of Supervisor. Atkinson John, Elm st; born Illinois. ATKi:^^SON & OI.OFF, Brick Makers; cor of Ehn and Lee sts; farmers can always find a good bargain by calling upon them ; they are also contractors for furnishing and laying brick. Atwood W. H. lawyer; Harper House; dem; born Illinois. Aunka Marks, lumber; 20th st. Autey Thomas, stone cutter; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th sts ; from England. Ayers Mrs. Ellen, seamstress; 513 20th st; Epis ; from Ireland. BAAS FRED, clerk ; cor 4th av and 16th st ; rep ; from Indiana. Babcock Frank, clerk; 2600 5th av; born 111. Babcock Fred, fireman ; born Illinois. Babcock T. A. grocer; 2600 5th av; Mass. Backman John, tenant ; dem ; Ind ; Ken. Backman M. farmer; Sec. 2; dem; Cath; from Germany. RAH]!lfSE5f F. Money Loaner; Agent for ^tna Life Insurance Co., also Fire Insurance; Residence and office, 18th st, bet 6th and 7th av; born in Germany, Jan. 26th, 1830; came to this County in 1868; Rep. Bahnsen Frank, clerk; rep; from Germany. Bahnsen "Wm. salesman ; 19th st, bet 1st and 2d avs ; rep ; from Germany. Bailey C. O. 19th st. Bailey Geo. grocer; 2d av; rep; born 111. Bailey G. E."7th av and 20th st. Bailey J. C. carpenter; rep; Meth; Ohio. Bailey Kennedy, salesman ; 727 20th st; rep; born Illinois. Bailey Robert, fireman; 727 20th st; rep; Presb; from Ohio. Bailey Mrs. Wm. 727 20th st; Presb; Ohio. Bailey Wm. train dispatcher; P. O. Block; rep ; born Illinois. Bailey Z. C. 5th av, e of 30th st; rep; N. H. BAIX GEO. A. & CO. Carriage Manufacturers, who make all kinds of Carriages, Buggies and Plux'tons, &c. Baker Christ, mason ; Cath ; from Germany. Baker Geo. pedlar; 425 22d st; dem; Cath; from Germany. Baker H. H. engineer ; 30th st ; rep ; N. Y. Baker Jos. jeweler; 734 23d st; rep; Presb; from England. Baker W. rep ; from Germany. Baker Willard, book-keeper; 722 20th st; rep ; from Vermont. Ball Henry, harness maker; 1417 6th av; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Ball John, laborer; 713 2d st; rep; from Va. Balnke Chas. laborer; 416 5th st;rep; Luth; from Germany. Bamberger Isaac, clothing ; 1404 3d av ; Ind ; from Germany. Banes D. C. clerk ; rep ; from Germany. Banks Mrs. Rachel, 2319 5th av; Presb; Pa. Barber James, laborer; 5tli av,bet 3d and 4th sts; rep; from Missouri. Barber Wm. H.. stone-cutter; 5th av, e of Swede Col ; rep ; Meth ; from England. EOOK ISLAND CITY AlStD TOWNSHIP. 267 Bares Henry, laborer; 710 2cl st; Luth; from Germany. Barge Jno. book-keeper ; 824 1st av ; dem ; from Pennsylvania. Barker E. H. ice dealer; 1109 8tli av; rep; from New York. Barlow Jno. L. laborer; 2606 6th av; rep; from Missouri. Barlow Louis, machinist ; 2606 6th av ; rep ; from Massachusetts. Barnard Andrew, laborer ; 2d av ; rep. Barnard Ernst, laborer ; 2d av ; rep. Barnes D. C. boards at Taylor House. Barnes M. A. grocer ; cor. 2d av and 8th st ; dem; born Hlinois. Barnes T. D. cor 2d av and 6th st ; dem ; Meth ; from Massachusetts. Barnes Thomas, sawyer ; 526 21st st ; dem ; Cath ; from Maryland. Barnett Fred'k, glass cutter; 889 2d av; from Vermont. Barnett Jno. D. laborer; 213 21st st. Barnett J. H. agt; 410 19th st; dem; Tenn. Barnhart Oscar, printer ; rep ; from Penn. Barr Robt. mechanic ; 4th av, bet 9th and 10th sts ; rep ; Presb. Barr W. B. book-keeper; iud; Presb. Ind. Barr Wm. clerk ; 2d av ; rep. Barth John, painter ; 422 8th st ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Barthalow Jas. laborer; 2110 5th av; rep; Cath ; from Ohio. Batcheler B. F. capitalist; Harper House. Battisfore Eugene, laborer; 6th av, bet 24th and 25th sts ; dem ; from Ohio. Battles G. W. grocer ; 2d av and 10th st. Batzel Jacob, laborer ; 1st st, between 6th and 7th av; from Germany. Bauersfeld Jno. E. 914 4th av; Chris; Ger. Baughman Alfred, watchman; 2dav and 21st st ; rep ; from Ohio. Baumaun Ferdinand, laborer; 420 10th st; dem ; from Germany. Baumgartner Chris, wagon maker; 716 loth st ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Baxter C. laborer; rep. Baxter Chas. machinist; 814 6th av; Meth; from Canada. Baxter John, bds at Taylor House. Baxter M. C. bds at Taylor House. Byrne Wm. salesman ; bus cor 4th av and 12th st ; dem ; Cath. Beal Marcus, farmer; 5th av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; Y(tf> ; Meth ; from Virginia. Bean Mrs. E. 3d av, bet 11th and 12tli sts; Presb; born Illinois. Bean E. S. bds 3d av, bet 11th and 12th sts. Bean Jas. helper; bds 2d av; rep. Bean John, laborer; Sec. 11; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Bean Jno. L. landlord ; 3d av, 12th st ; rep ; Lib; from Pennsylvania. Bean Wm. H. H. salesman ; rep ; born 111. Bear Jonas, merchant ; 18th st; bet 6th and 7th av ; dem ; from Germany. Beard Mrs. E. 1912 3d av. Beard Jas. laborer ; 7th av, bet 25th and 26th sts ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland. Beardsley E. S. fireman ; 54G 24th st; rep; Meth ; from Pennsylvania. Beardsley Jackson, laborer ; cor 5th av and 16th sts ; rep. Beardsley Jas. M„ U. S. ganger ; cor 4th av and 4th st ; rep. Beck Mrs. Elizabeth, grocer; 9th st and 7th av; from Germany. Beck Victor, brewer ; 3022 5th av ; Ger. Beecher D. plow fitter; 612 12th st; dem; Cath ; from New York. Beehler Max, clothier ; 16th st, bet 2d and 3d avs ; rep ; Jew. Behrens Jno. F. saloon; 1418 7th av; Ger. Beiswenger Chas. laborer ; 420 4th st ; dem ; from New York. Beiswenger David, laborer; 420 4th st; dem; from Germany. Bell W. S. engineer; 2705 6th av; rep; 111. Bell Wm. retired; 523 23d st; dem; Penn. Bellinger Frank, car repairer; 2dav, bet 21st and 22d sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Bellman Wm. butcher; 710 4th st; Ger. Bellows Jas. M. 3d av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; rep ; Lib ; from New York. Bellows Mrs. Julia, housekeeper; 1124 9th av ; Meth ; from Virginia. Benedict Albert, 20th st; rep; from Cal. Bender Ira, pattern maker ; dem ; Penn. Bender Samuel, patternmaker; 4t.h av; bet 22d and 23d st ; dem ; from Pennsylvania. Bender Wallace, carpenter ; 22d st, bet 2d and 3d avs ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Bengston John, druggist; Harper House; rep ; from Sweden. Bengston L. G. shoemaker ; 2018 5th av ; rep ; Bapt; from Sweden. Bennett Archibald, fireman ; bds 2d av. Bennett Robt. stone cutter; 918 7th av; rep; Meth ; from England. Berg Andrew, 5th av; rep; from Germany. Berg Andrew, blacksmith ; 802 6th av ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Bergan Michael, machinist; 416 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Bergstrom L. P. watchmaker; 4th av, bet 22d and 23d sts ; rep ; from Sweden. Berhson Simon, 2009 4th av; rep; from Ger. Bernhardi Carl, physician ; 2d av and 14th st; dem. Bernhauer Wm. barber; 1004 3d av; Ger, 268 BIOGRAPHICAL DIEECTOKT OF Berry Richard, laborer; 226 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Maiae. Bersal Herman, baker; from Germany. Beselin Herman, cigar maker; bds 3d av; dem ; from Germany. Beselin John H. cigar maker; 1135 3d av; dem; from Germany. Bettle H. C. macliinist; post-office block; rep ; Lib ; from Pennsylvania. Bibb J. W. hair worker; 429 5th st; rep; from Kentucky. Biehl John, musician ; 7th av, bet 12th and 13th sts ; from Germany. Biddison C. bds 5th st. BIDDISOX E. a. Machinist; born in Rock Island, Oct. 15, i851; Lib; married Nettie Wright, July 20, 1873 ; she was born in Addison Co., Vt. ; has one son. Biddison J. A. bds 5th st. Biggerd Jas. laborer; 13th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; rep; from Pennsylvania. Bindinger Christian, cooper ; 1827 4th av ; dem. Bindinger Jno F. printer; 1827 4th av; dem Bindinger Louis, drug clerk ; 1827 4th av dem. Biorkenfeldt B. upholsterer ; Commerce st lud; from Germany. Bisant Wesley, farmer; o;h av and 27tli st dem ; from Ohio. Bishop Daniel, fireman; 2500 5th av; rep. Bishop S. E. watchman ; 2d av, bet 25th and 26th St. Blackburn Rev. A. J. minister ; rep ; Penn. Blackburn Geo. painter; bds 1st av, bet 8th and 9th sts ; rep. Blackburn Henry C, dem ; from Kentucky. Blackburn Jackson, painter ; 1st av, bet 8th and 9th sts ; rep ; Chris. Blackburn Wm. C. dept. marshal; dem; from Kentucky. Blackball Adam ; shoemaker ; 20th st ; rep ; Chris ; from Scotland. Bladel Andrew, carpenter ; 908 3d av. Bladel John, paver ; cor 1st av and 3d st. Bladel Philip, sawyer; 408 4th av. Blair Jacob, carpenter ; 7th av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; from New York. Blaisdell Jas. 7th st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; rep ; from New Hampshire. Blaisdell Jas. prop carriage shop ; 6th st, bet 6th and 7th avs; rep; from N. H. Blake Jno. boarding house ; 226 22d st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Blanchard Wm. 7th av and 20th st. Blanding V. M. lawyer; 5th av; dem; Lib; from Pennsylvania. Blattman Geo. bds 1308 3d av. Blauvelt Ike, engineer ; 3d av ; dem. Blecker Chris, laborer ; 1st av ; rep ; Ger. Bledsoe Geo. B. grocer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; from Indiana. Bledsoe Wm. laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep ; from Md. Bleuer Jacob, carpenter; 7th av, bet 14tli and 15th sts ; rep ; from Switzerland. Bleuer Jno. Jr., saloon; 121 18th st; Switz. Bleuer Jno. carpenter ; 17th st, s of 7th av ; dem ; from Germany. Bleuer Nicholas,cigar maker ; 17th st, s of 7th av ; dem ; born Illinois. Blochlinger Jos. driller ; 809 7th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Blochlinger Jos. A. moulder; 809 7th av; dem ; Cath ; from Iowa. Blok Theo. laborer; 416 5th st; rep; Ger. Blonquist Gus, teamster; 2117 5th av, rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Bloom Chas. night clerk Harper House. Blue Jos. hostler; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem; born Illinois. Blumb F. saloon ; cor 4th av and 9th st. Blumb Geo. H. saloon; 9th st and 4th av; dem ; from Mar^dand. Blythe J. G. rep ; from Pennsjdvania. Boehme, Wm. livery; 225 18th st; Germany. Boetje Fred, laborer; 937 5th av; dem; Ger. Boggess Harrison, carpenter ; 4th av ; dem ; from Pennsylvania. Bohme S. C. F. 20th st, bet 3d and 4th av. Boland Peter, laborer; 2d av. Bolinger Wm. printer ; 213 21st st. Bollinger Joseph, gardener; lib; Cath; from Darmstadt, Germany. Bollmall Geo. painter ; dem ; born Illinois. Bollman Conard, boarding house ; Penn. Bollman Gabriel, blacksmith ; 2d av ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Bollman Jno. D. tinner; dem; born Illinois. Bollman John T. engineer; dem; born 111. Bollman Jos. teamster; 1513 6th av; rep; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. Bollman Mrs. M. housekeeper ; Meth ; Penn. Bollman Reuben, blacksmith; 1517 6th av; dem; born Illinois. Bollman Simon, laborer; 9th st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; dem ; from Germany. Bollman Thos. policeman; 611 6th st; dem; born Illinois. Boltz Chas. machinist; 2d av; bet 21st and 22d sts , dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Bormschein F. baker ; 1815 2d av ; Ger. Bostock Henry, glass blower ; Sec. 2 ; Epis ; from England. Bowen Albert W. tobacconist; 611 17th st; rep; born Illinois. Bowen Chas. H. carpenter; 219 18th st; from Maryland. EOCK ISLA-ND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 269 Bowen August, moulder ; 213 21st st. Bowen David, grocer; 619 17th st; rep; R. I. Bowman E. H. Dept. Circuit Clerk ; 2d av ; rep. Bowen Gilbert C, 3d av; rep; Chris; R. I. Bowen Moses, planer ; 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts. Bowen Thos. moulder; 213 21st st. Boye Thos. saloon ; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th av ; from England. Boyer John, retired farmer; Sec. 1; dem; Bapt; from Pennsylvania. Boyle Jas. merchant; 2od stand 5th av; dem; from Ireland. Boyle John, tireman ; 3d av ; dem. Boyle Wm. engineer ; dem ; born Illinois. Boynton Eugene W. machinist ; 719 23d st ; dem ; from Massachusetts. Boynton Geo. H. civil engineer; 717 23d st; rep ; from New Hampshire. Boyson Jno. laborer ; 6th av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; dem ; from Germany. BRACKETT JOSEPH W. Attor- ney; residence 1st av, bet 11th and 12ili sts; born in Otsego Co, N. Y., Jan. 19, 1815; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; Mr. B. was admitted to the bar of New York in 1840 ; practiced there nine years, and has lived in Rock Island since 1850; was Commissary in the 9th I. V. C. ; married Eliza M. Parmelee, June 6, 1840; has three daugliters. Bradford, L. G. book-keeper ; 4th av ; dem ; Lib. Bradley Mrs. Maria, housekeeper ; 2701 Gth av; Cath; from Ireland. Bradshaw Geo. teacher ; bds 3d av. Brady Andrew, laborer; 4th av, bet 17th and 18lh sts; from Ireland. Brady P. 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts; lud. Brahm Michael, shoemaker ; cor 3d av and 20th St. Brakmau Jacob,gardener ; Sec. 1; rep; Luth ; from Germany. Braltemire Henry, laborer; 809 14th st; from Germany Brandenburger Aug. ; 3d av. Braudes Ernest, carpenter ; 4th av, bet 8th and 9th sts ; from Germany. Brashar Edwin, farmer; Sec. 11; rep; Meth; born Rock Island. Breibach Gus. butcher; 1817 2d av; Ger. Brendle Chas. ; 3d av. Brennan Michael, saloon; Istav; dem; Cath Brennan Michael, Sr. ; 2603 5th av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Brennan Michael, Jr. sawyer; 2603 5th av; dem; Cath; from Ohio. Brennan Daniel, laborer ; 3d av, bet 25tli and 26th sts ; dem. Brennan John, policeman ; 3d av ; dem ; Ire- land. Bresnahan Patrick, laborer; 114 16th st; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Bresnahan Timothy, laborer ; 29th st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Bresnahan T. H. laborer; 430 11th st; dem; Cath ; from New York. Breunert E. druggist ; 408 21st st ; rep ; from Poland. BRITTIXGHAM THOS. Retired House Builder; Sec. 2; born in Worcester, Md. , Sept. 25, 1805 ; came to this Co. 1835 ; Dem ; Meth ; owns 3I4 acres of laud, value $3,500 ; son of Obed, of Scotland, who was in the war of 1812, and Sarah Tindall, of England, his M'ife; Mr. Brittingham has followed house building and jobbing as his reo'ular business for forty years; he married Matilda Collier, March 24,1827; she died Dec, 1868, leaving two children, William T., of California, and Cordelia, of Rock Island; present wife was Marcia Dunten, of N. Y. ; married May 25, 1871; Gilbert Allen, her tirst husband, died Aug. 16, 1868, leaving six children, Clarinda, Ebenezer, Thomas, Edwin, Charles and Eugene; these five sons all volunteered in our late war, and was each honorably dis- charged. Brockman Adam, saloon; 1st st, bet 6th and 7th av ; from Germany. BROCKMAJf HE:^RY, House- Builder and Contractor; residence 1322 7th av ; born in Germany, Feb. 1, 1837 ; came to this Co. 1855 ; Rep ; Meth ; Mr. Brock- man is prepared to do all kinds of carpen- ter work; married Elizabeth Gehn, Nov. 18, 1865 ; four children. Broderick Mrs. Jas. housekeeper; 2100 2d av ; Cath ; from Ireland. Broderick Michael, laborer ; 5tli av ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Brogan Patrick, laborer ; 5th av, e of Swede Col. ; Cath ; from Ireland. Bromley Geo. A. engineer; bds Taylor House. Brooks Chas. student; 5th av; rep; born 111. Brooks Wm. student ; 5th av, e of Swede Col ; rep ; born Illinois. BROOKS W. E. Retired; residence Brooks' Crossing, 5th av; born in Coos Co., N. H., July 5, 1819 ; came to this Co. 1835 ; Rep ; Mr. Brooks holds at the pres- ent time ottice of Alderman ; married Eliza M. Drane, of St. Johns, Canada, Dec. 27, 1852 ; she was born July Gth, 1828 ; they have four sons and one daughter living; have buried two sons and one daughter. Brophy John, laborer ; 541 21st st ; Ireland. Brostrom Chas. laljorer; 424 5lh st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Brown Mrs. 4th av, bet 13 and 14th sts; Chris ; from Pennsylvania. 270 SlOGEAi»HlCAL JDIRECTOEY OV Browu Clias. gas-fitter ; 427 22d st ; rep ; from Sweden. Brown E. M. teamster; 711 3d st; deni; from Maine. Brown Jno. boiler-maker; cor 2d av and 21st st; from Germany. Browner Lewis G. laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem; born Illinois. Brubaker Frank, mechanic ; 15th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Brubaugh John, conductor ; cor 9th st and 3d av; rep. Bruce M. ; from Pennsylvania. Brue Mrs. Marj^ housekeeper ; 1215 7th av ; Oath ; from Ireland. Bruff Stephen, blacksmith; 2508 4th av. Brunswig F. machinist ; 419 5th st ; Luth ; from Germany. Brunswig Henry, coachman ; 5th av, bet 27th and 28th sts ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. Bryant Chas. G. traveler ; cor 3d av and 8th st; rep. Buchanan Robt. machinist ; 803 6th av ; rep ; Ind. Buck John, book-keeper; Rock Island House; dem; from Pennsylvania. Buckley Daniel, engineer; 7th av, bet 27th and 28th sts ; from Pennsylvania. BUFORD B. D. Plow Manufacturer; residence 1732 7th av ; born in Ky. ; came to this Co. 1852 ; Dem ; these works were estal)- lished in 1855, with a capacity for making three or four thousand plows a year; now it has grown to such a strength that it em- ploys three hundred hands, and sells about $250,000 worth of plows per year ; their goods, which consist of cultivators, riding and walking plows, scrapers, and harrows, are now shipped to all points of the world ; Officers: B. D. Butbrd, President; L. M. Buford, Vice President; W. P. Butler, Secretary. Buford Mrs. Chas. 1732 7th av; Presb; Ky. Buford Geo. prop Plow Works ; 1732 7th av; dem ; born Illinois. Buford J. W. clerk; bds 1st av; rep. BIJF«R1> JAS. M. Cashier First National Bank, also Life and Fire Insur- ance Agent; residence 1117 2d av; born in Woodford Co., Ky., April 21, 1832; came to this Co. 1839; Dem; Presb; married Felicia J. Clark, of Ky., Oct. 9, 1857; has two children ; has held the office of Mayor one term. Buford Maj. L. M. vice pres. Plow Works; 2d av ; dem ; from Kentucky. Buford T. J. agent; cor 1st av and 12th st; dem. Bulkley John, clerk; rep; Presb. Bulkley J. M. clerk; rep; Presb. Bunclier Chas. hotel ; 2d avand 20th st; from Germany. Buncher Frank ; cor 4tli av and 6th st ; dem ; from Germany. Buncher Michael, butcher; bds 7th av; dem; from Germany. Burchell Thos. ; bds cor 3d av and 3d st. Burchnall Wm. laborer; 5th av, bet 17th and 18th sts ; rep ; from England. Burdett Wm. H. asst. editor; 11th st; rep; from England. Burgh D. M. W. book-keeper; 17th st; rep; from Ireland. BIIRGH H. B. formerly engaged in the sale of Stoves and House-furnishing Goods ; residence 1024 2d av ; born in Liverpool, Eng., April 22, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1848 ; Rep ; Epis ; spent four years in bus- iness in ISew York city; then, after an ex- tended trip through the West, settled in Rock Island, in 1854; at the call of his country, he enlisted Sept. 1, 1861, in Co. A, 9th Cavahy, 111. Vol.; was commmis- sioned Captain, Sept. 28th of the same year; promoted to Major, Aug. 16, 1862, and promoted to Colonel, Dec. 5, 1864; married Carrie Sammel, of Crawford Co., Pa., Sept. 26, 1855 ; has three children. Burgower Henry, retired; 17th st, bet 7th and 8th avs ; dem ; from Germany. Burhland Andrew ; 15th st, bet 3d and 4tli sts; from Germany. Burk Andrew, laborer ; 212 22d st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Burk G. M. laborer; 424 5th st; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Burk Peter, blacksmith ; 422 22d st ; dem ; Cath ; from Mississippi. Burneston Geo. W. merchant; 2712 7th av; dem ; from Maryland. Burns Owen, laborer; 12th st and 10th ave; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. BURRALL MRJS. AXX C. Rock Island ; was born in Wood Co., Va., Sept. 17, 1821; came to this Co. 1851; Mrs. Bur- rail is widow of the late Edward Burrall, Jr., of Rock Island, who was born in Canaan, Conn,, April 13, 1815, and died April 26, 1876; Mr. Burrall was an active member of the business circle for twenty- five years ; at the time of his death he was Vice President of Rock Island National Bank, President of Public Library Board, besides being officially connected with many other public enterprises; he was united in marriage June 13, 1843, with Miss AnnC. Jack, daughter of Capt. Chas. Jack, who was widely known by the early settlers in Henry and adjoining counties. Burrell Arthur, laborer; dem; born Illinois. Burrell Jacob, moulder; 525 3d st; from Switzerland. Burress J. W. miller; 12th st, bet 7th and 8th avs ; dem ; from Virginia. Burrill Edward, laborer; 424 4th st; dem; from Ireland, EOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 271 Burris Henry, barber; bet 2d and 3d avs; rep ; from Arkansas. Burton John ; cor 3d av and 3d st. Burton Thomas, wagon-maker ; 2d av ; Ind ; from Pennsylvania. Burtonett Spencer, engineer; Lib; born 111. Burwell J. H. salesman ; 23d st and 5th av ; dem ; from Ohio. Bush John, farmer; Sec. 11; rep; Ind; from Germany. Bushnell Mr. ; 4th av, bet 20th and 21 sts. Butler D. W. laborer; 7th av, bet 11th and 12th sts ; dem ; from New York. Butler Geo. H. laborer; 7th av, bet 11th and 12th sts ; dem ; from New York. Butler John, lawyer ; 19th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; rep ; from Kentucky. Butler Thos. J. laborer ; 413 21st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. BUTIvER \V. P. Mayor Rock Island; residence 7th av, opposite 26th .st; born Louisville, Ky., April 16, 1842; came to this Co. 1866 ; married Florence Rodman, June 22, 1869; one child; was in army. Buttenhair Thos. gardener ; dem ; from Pa. Byrnes Jas. machinist; 2125 5th ave; dem; Cath; from Ireland. CABLE P. L. retired ; 5th av, bet 27th and 28th sts ; Lib. CABI.E R. R. Rail Roading and Coal Business; residence cor 3d av and 10th st; born in Athens Co., Ohio, Sept. 28, 1835 ; came to this Co. 1857 ; Dem ; married Feb. 16, 1865. Cahill Owen, blacksmith; 226 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Cahill Patrick, laborer; 226 22d st; dem; Cath ; fpom Ireland. Cain J. switchman ; 220 22d av; rep ; Ohio. Calhoun Alex, clerk ; 5th av, bet 17th and 18th sts ; dem ; from Canada. Cameron Allen W. carpenter; 514 23d st; born Illinois. Cameron Jos. C. ship-builder; 517 23d st; from Pennsylvania. Campbell James, lab ; cor 1st av and 15th st. Campbell Thos. tenant; Seel; rep; Bajit; from Ireland. Carey Jno. conductor; 215 22d st; dem; Cath ; from New York. Cargill J. B. grocer; 3d av. Carl Jas. engineer ; 2224 4th av ; born 111. Carlson John, teamster; 417 4tli .st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Carlton Benj. G. blacksmith; 407 11th st; from New York. Carney D. W. machinist; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Carney John, laborer; dem; Cath; Ireland. Carr Geo. M. painter; 532 15th st; rep; 0. CARR JOH^f, Farmer; Sec. 13; born in this town, May 12, 1836 ; Dem; Univ; owns 262 acres land, value $13,100; was second son of Wm. Carr. of Bucks Co., Pa., and Eliza Jane Tureman, his wife, of Beardstown, 111.; volunteered in Co. H, 37th Regt. I. V. I., under Capt. J. B. Freck; marriedCornelia E., daughter of E. Went- worth, one of the first settlers of Chicago, Oct. 12, 1871; she has three children by her first husband, I. R. Carr — Minnie L., Benjamin P. and James I. Carroll James J. laborer ; 1301 5th av ; dem ; from Iowa. Carse Henry, sodamnfr. ; 420 11th st; rep; from Ireland. Carter C. C. physician ; 1809 6th av; Epis; from California. Carter Elijah, ganger ; 1809 6th av ; rep ; Epis ; from Vermont. Cary P. J. painter; bds 2109 3d av. Cary P. S. painter; rep; Cath; Ireland. CARY THO?^. F. Painter; office 4th av, bet 17th and 18th sts; res 3d av, bet 18th and 19th sts; P. O. Box 459; born in Ireland, March 17, 1844; came to this country in 1869; Rep; Cath; Mr. Cary has one of the finest paint shops in the county; he does all kinds of plain and ornamental painting, also decorative pa- per hanging and calcimining; frescoing done in oil and water colors ; married Is- abella Kane, Nov. 14th, 1866; has one child. Case Chas. E. farmer; 2513 7th av; rep; born Illinois. CASE H. 8. Brickmaker; Sec. 2; resi- dence cor of 3d st and old 6th av; born in Rock Island, on the 11th of Nov., 1832; Rep; is Assistant Supervisor; married Jennie E. Hanna; has three children. Case Mrs. C. H. widow; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th av ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania. Cash Jacob, mason ; 20tli st, s of 9th av ; from Germany. Cassidy Frank, telegraph operator; 21918th st; from Canada. Casson John ; 2d av ; rep. Castles Henry M. carpenter ; 2d st, bet 6th and 7th sts ; from Germany. Castsey Geo. 2d st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Cauldesme Alfred, expressman ; 4th cor 7th st; dem; Meth; from Kentucky. Cavanaugh Jas. W. laborer; 2118 5th av; dem; Cath; from New York. Cavanaugh Mrs. Mary, housekeeper; 2118 5tli av; Cath; from Ireland. Cenug Chas. laborer ; 6th st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; Luth ; from Germany. ChamberMn C R. salesman ; 6th av, bet 20th and 21st sts; rep; born Illinois. Chandler H. bds 5th st. Chandler Mrs. M. 5th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. 272 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Channon Fred, moulder; rep; Ei)is; from New York. CHAIVXOX W. Master Carpenter on the Government Works at Rock Island ; Residence 513 20th street; born in Devon- shire, England, Oct. 3, 1811 ; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Epis; has been con- nected with the Island since 1863 ; his son John Channon is present foreman of car- penters; his wife was Faith Charity Cock- ran, born in same Co; married ISTov. 2, 1834; has five sons and three daughters. Channon Willie, gasfitter; 518 23d st; rep; Epis ; from New York. Charleson Chas. janitor; 22d st, bet 5tli and 6th avs ; rep ; from Sweden. Chapman J. E. saloon; 1717 2d av; N. Y. Cherofkye Max, laborer ; bds cor 3d av and 2d St. Childs Meyer, clothier; 2d av; dem; Jew. Christen Andrew, watchman; 2615 8th av; rep ; from Norway. Christy Wm. bakery ; 7th av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; dem ; from Ohio. Churchill Cyrus, dem; Lib; Pennsjdvania. Clark Jno. shipping clerk; 718 4th st; dem; Cath; from England. Clark Thos. laborer; 202 3d av; California. CLEAVEI^A:SfD H. C. Insurance Agent; Residence 20th st, bet 8th and 9th avs; born in Woodstock, Vt., Oct. 25, 1844; came to Co. in 1864; Rep ; married OlviaS. Hays, Sept.l7, 1866; has two child- ren ; was five j'ears in arm3" ; two j-ears Town Collector. CliELrAIlfD J. H. Marble Works; born in Wayne Co., Oliio, Nov. 10, 1832; came to this Co. in 1843; Rep; Presb; was in army 8 years ; married Cassie Edgington, March 22, I860; three children. Clement J. W. machinist; 2106 5th av; rep; from New Hampshire. Clifibrd Daniel, laborer; 4th av and 9th st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Clinton Thos. telegraph operator; 615 17th st; dem; Marjdand. Clinton T. S. telegraph operator; 615 17th st; dem; Maryland. Clochesy 3Iichael, hotel 212 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Clother Daniel, laborer; 24th st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; from New York. Coats Carl, la1)orer; 810 8th av; Germany. COBB MRS. SARAH B. Residence 15th st, opposite Soldiers' Monument; was born in Worcester Co., Mass., April 25, 1814; came to this Co. in 1841 ; she is the widow of Capt. Benjamin J. Cobb, who was born in same Co ; they were mar- ried March 22, 1841, Mrs. Cobb's maiden name being Ruggles; Mr. Cobb was Dep- uty SheriflTat the time of the execution of the Davenport murderers, and performed the duties of his office in hanging one of them ; he died Dec. 28, 1863. Cochlan Michael, laborer; 215 23d st; Cath; from Ireland. Cockrell Geo. 4th av, bet 9th and lOth sts. Cohn M. merchant; 1708 2d av; Germany. Colburn Geo. J. M. printer ; e of Swede Col- lege, s of R. R. ; born Illinois. Colburn J. Z. engineer; e of Swede College, s of R. R. ; from Vermont. Cole J. W. moulder; 3d av, bet 9tli and 10th streets. Coleman David, laborer; 2d av. Coleman Jno. E. laborer; dem; Cath; born Illinois. Coleman P. laborer ; 4th av ; Cath ; Ireland. Collins Cornelius, laborer; 226 22d st; dem Cath ; from Ireland. Collins Dennis, laborer; 226 22d st; dem Cath; Ireland. Collins John, peddler; Sec. 3; dem; Cath from Ireland. Collins Mrs. Mary, widow; 501 20th st Meth ; from Ireland. Collins Patrick, laborer; 226 22d st; dem Cath ; from Ireland. Collins S. J. carpenter ; 4th av, bet 17th and 18th sts ; rep; Meth; born Illinois. Collins Thos. laborer; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Collins Thos. car repairer; 2d av, e of 22d st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Colman John, bds Tajdor House. Colson John, grinder; 624 6th st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Conant Andrew, real estate; 1810 6th av; dem ; from Massachusetts. Condon John, laborer; 2502 4th av; dem; from Ireland. Condon Jno. Jr., laborer; 2502 4th av. COXET JOSEPH. Proprietor of Bel- lows House; born in ^Montgomery Co., N. Y., June 16, 1815; came to this Co. in 1842; Rep; held the office of Co. Clerk for 16 years ; married Phebe Beardsley, of Genesee Co., N. Y., July 22, 1838; has two children. Conley Chris, laborer; 423 12th st; rep; Canada. • Conncaly Martin, laborer; bds 2109 3d av. COX^fEIvEY HE:SfRA^ C. Attorney; residence 523 20tli st; born in Peters- burg, Pa., Dec. 22, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1855; Dem; married May 12, 1857, to Adelaide McCall, of New York; served three years in the army, retiring as Major of the'l4th Illinois Cavalry. Connigan Thos. laborer ; 14th st, bet 8th and 9th av; Ca\h; from Ireland. Connoll Ed. laborer; 6tli av, bet 12th and 13th sts ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland. m^tyl- H^ BUFFALO prairie: TOWNSHIP KOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 275 Connors P. 2109 3d av. Conrad J. H. conductor; 4tli av, bet 22d and 23d sts. Conway Frank J. 2d av ; dem ; Illinois. Conway Frederick, 2dav; dem; Illinois. Conway Jno. laborer; 2115 5tli av; dem; Catli ; from Ireland. Conway Mrs. L. J. 2d av. Conwell Hugh, saloon; 1st av, bet 19th and 20tli sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Conwell Robt. 4tli av; dem; Cath; Ireland. Cook A. J. carpenter; Commercial st; rep; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. Cook Burton H. carpenter ; 19th st, bet 7th and 8th avs ; dem ; born Illinois. Cook Geo. carpenter; 219 18th st; dem; born Illinois. Cook John, 2d st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Cook Jno. carpenter ; 800 5th st ; dem ; from England. Cook John V. cor 8th st and 4tli av ; rep ; Presb. Cook Wm. patternmaker ; 604 8th st ; dem ; born Illinois. Cooke Jas. K. bds 11th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; rep; Presb; from Ohio. Cooke S. F. Magistrate ; 3d av and 14th st ; rep ; Presb ; from Ireland. Cooper Jno. laborer; 713 2dst; rep; Bapt; from Virginia. Copp Geo. livery; 2320 5th av; dem; 111. Copp J F. livery; 537 20th st; dem; 111. Copp Jas. retired ; 537 20th st ; England. Corbett M. M. lawyer; 22d st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; dem ; Presb ; from Wisconsin. Corcoran John, laborer; corner 3d st and 6th av; dem; from Ireland. Corcoran M. 6th st and 2d av; dem; Ind. Corcoran Michael, blacksmitli; 6tli av and 13th street; dem. Corcoran Thos. tinner; 404 12th st; dem; Cath ; from Connecticut. Corcoran W. laborer ; dem ; from Ireland. Corken Daniel, moulder; 1503 7th av; dem; Cath ; from Maryland. Corkern Jno. Sr. laborer; Commercial st. bet 15th and 16th sts ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland, Corkern Jno. Jr. moulder; Commercial st; bet 15th and 16th sts; dem; Cath; Md. Corkern Wm. laborer; Commercial st, bet 15th and 16th; dem; Cath; Maryland. Cornell Jos. stonecutter; 2504 5th av; Cath; from Germany. Cornell Jno. laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland. Coss Fred. 1st av ; rep ; from New York. Coughlan Thos. stonecutter; 5th av, e of 30Ui st ; dem ; Cath ; born Illinois. Courts Jno. laborer ; 14th st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. Cowan Samuel, 2d av; Dem. Cowden J. W. physician, retii-ed ; 847 20th st, Cow^ens Wm. glassblower ; 407 10th st ; rep ; Epis ; from England. Cox I. S. engineer; 2207 6th>v; rep; Presb; from New York. Cox Jas. 4th av, bet 21st and 22d st; Cath; from Ireland. Coyne Alfred, painter ; 5th av, bet 15th and 16th sts ; rep ; born Illinois. Coyne Chas. plasterer; 1322 5th av; rep; from Ireland. Coyne John, drayman ; 5th 'av, bet 15th and 16th sts ; rep ; Meth ; from Ireland. Coyne Jno. Jr., drayman ; 419 19th st ; rep ; Meth; from Ireland. Coyne J. W. salesman ; bds Taylor House ; rep ; born Illinois. Coyne Rob. merchant; 416 19th st; ^rep; Meth ; from Ireland. Coyne Robt. drayman, 5th av, bet 15th and 16th sts ; rep ; from Ireland. Coyne W. L. book-keeper; cor 3d av and 16th st; rep; Meth; from Ireland. CKAIO G. G., M. D. Physician; res- idence 13th st; born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., Oct. 26, 1845; came to this Co. in 1869; Rep; graduated at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1869; is pension examiner and city physician; married Nellie Cleland, Sept. 4, 1874; has one child ; was in army two years. Craig Wm. carpenter ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania. Cramer Andrew, laborer ; rep ; Meth ; from Germany. Cramer David, farmer; Sec. 11 ; rep; Meth; Nova Scotia. CRAMER FRED. Superintendent of Water Works ; born in New York City, Dec. 25, 1843; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep ; Mr. Cramer is an educated engi- neer ; has been connected with the Water Works since its establishment; the en- gine used is known as the Holly system ; he was connected with the U. 8. Navy 414 years; married Mary E. Reddig, Oct. 15, 1866 ; has two sons. CRAMPTOX RICHARD, Book- seller and Book Binding; residence 523 19th street; born in Ireland, Jan. 7, 1838; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Epis; married Martha Betty, Nov. 13, 1861 ; has two boys and two girls ; Mr. Crampton is proprietor of the largest book store in the State outside of Chicago. Crane A. M. conductor; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem ; from Ohio. Crockett Phil. M. insurance agent; Chris; from Kentucky. Cronholm N. G. tailor ; 141 6 7tli av ; from Sweden. Crook Jacob, teamster ; bds Harper House. 18 276 BIOGKAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF CROPPER E. C. Police Magistrate ; residence 1909 2d avenue ; born in Wor- cester Co., Maryland, July 14, 1815 ; came to this Co. in 1842 ; Dem. Cropper Ed. B. engineer; 1909 2d av; 111. Cropper Wm. E. carpenter ; 219 IStli st ; from Maryland. Cross Roy D. dem ; from Vermont. Crowley Daniel, mason ; lOtli av ; bet lOtli and nth st; dem; Cath; from Virginia. Crowley Margaret, laundress; 5th av, bet 14th and loth sts ; Cath ; from Ireland. Crutzfield John, bricklayer; 29th st; Luth; from Germany. Culligan Michael, laborer; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; dem ; Cath from Ireland. Cullivan P. J. cashier ; Harper House. Cunningham Jno. laborer; 226 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Curnyn Peter, laborer; 419 11th st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Curtis Henry, Jr., lawyer ; 3d ave ; rep. Curtis R. H. law student ; rep ; Mass. Cushman Robert, clerk ; 26th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; dem ; from Germany. CUTTER A. P. Notary Public; resi- dence, cor 14th st and 4th av ; born in Mid- dlesex Co., Mass., Jan. 3, 1812; came to this Co. in 1844 ; Dem ; Pantheist ; has held the offices of Alderman, Supervisor, and County School Commissioner ; he married his first wife, Mahala Hill, in 1836, by whom he had six children ; she died July, 1853; second wife was Amanda Hoxie, married Aug. 2, 1854 ; one child. Cypher David, retired ; 5th av, bet 27th and 28th sts ; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. D ACH C. G. mason ; Sec. 2 ; rep ; Meth ; from Canada. Daeber John, laborer; 8tli av and 12th st; dem ; from Germany. Daiber John, dem. Daly Daniel, laborer ; 312 21st st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Daly Michael, laborer ; cor 3d av and 22d st ; dem. Dana C. P. station agent ; Harper House. Dana Geo. bds Taylor House. Dana N. T. J. manager St. L. & R. I.m. R. ; Harper House. DAXFORTH J. R. Jr. Editor of Rock Idand ArgiM, Rock Island ; born in Bar- nard, Vermont, August 31, 1819; came to this Co. in 1851; Dem; Cath. Dangerfield J. W. cook ; cor 8d av and 23d st. Danielson August, laborer ; 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts. Danner J. M. 3d av bet 16th and 17th sts. Darling Mrs. Elizabetli, housekeeper; 8th av, bet 5th and 6th sts ; from Penn, RAREIJfG HIRAM, Farmer; Sec. 7 ; born in Wheelock, Vermont, Oct. 2, 1828; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; owns 92}4 acres of land; married R. Festella Guy, Aug. 12, 1863; she was born in Guil- ford, Chenango Co., N. Y., Dec. 5,1834; they have three children, Wm. A., born Nov. 22, 1864; Harriet C, born Dec. 6, 1866 ; and Guy, born Oct. 15, 1871. Darling Stephen, carpenter; 8th av, bet 5th and 6th sts ; dem ; from Penn. Dart A. C. wdiolesale grocer ; 21st st and 7th av ; rep ; from Penn. Dart A. S. hatter ; 18tli st bet 7th and 8th avs ; rep ; from Penn. Dart C. J. wholesale grocer ; 22d st, bet 6tli and 7th avs ; rep ; from Penn. Dart Henry, merchant ; 5th av and 18th st rep ; from Conn. Dart J. S. grocer ; 18th st, bet 7th and 8th avs rep ; from Penn. Dart Roderick H. book-keeper ; 733 20th st rep ; born Illinois. Dart W. H. wholesale grocer; 728 21st st rep ; from Penn. Datlifson Charles, clerk; 17th st, s of 7th av Luth; from Germany. Dauber Valentine, scientific horse shoer dem; Cath; from Germany. DAVEXPORT RAILEY, Banker and Farmer; born in Ohio, Sep. 16, 1825 came to this County in 1827 ; Mr. Daven port has lived through all the great changes of Rock Island, and is familiar with them all. He has been honored by being elect- ed seven times to the office of Maj'or. Davidson James, soap packer ; rep ; N. Y. Davis Frank, cook ; 1st av, bet 19th and 20th sts ; dem ; from Ireland. Davis Capt. J. B. 16th st,bet 3d and 4tK avs; dem. Davis John, cor 4th av and 5th st ; rep ; Eng. Davis Melvin, oook-keeper; 20th st; rep; Bapt; N. Y. Davis Thos. book-keeper ; bds with J. B. Da- vis ; Presb. Davis Thos. N. book-keeper ; dem ; from Ky. Dean John M. dem ; from Penn. Deis J. laborer; 1017 5th av; dem; Meth; from Germany. Deisenroth Anton, 4th av, between 13th and 14th sts; dem; Lib; from Germany. Dcitz John, butcher; 1501 6th av; rep; Ger Deitzel H. physician; 213 21st st; Germany. DeLaby L. laborer ; 2620 8th av ; dem ; Cath ; from France. Dennis Geo. plasterer; cor 4th av and 2d st; rep ; from Germany. Derfiinger Tony, glass blower; 423 6th st; re]) ; Cath ; from Italy. Derrick Henry, 4th av, bet 22d and 23d sts; from Ireland, HOCK ISLAlSTD CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 277 Desdorta Heuiy, milkman ; 436 8th st ; Catli ; from Germany. Detzens M. 4tli av ; from Germany. Devine Tlios. 3d av ; dem ; Oath ; from Ire. Dexter Simon, farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Rock Island ; rep ; Meth ; from Holland. Dickman F. cigar maker; 213 21st st; Gcr. Dickmau James, shoemaker ; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; Meth ; from Scotland. Deissenruth Wm. laborer ; 1116 9th av ; Cath ; from Germany. Diechman Fred'k, book-keeper; 3d av, bet 10th and lltli sts; from Germany. Diengaldieu Phillip, butcher; Sec. 11; Ger. Diengaldien Phillip D. laborer; Sec. 11; from Germany. Dierolf Gotleib, laborer; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th av; from Germany. Dillon Mrs. Millie, restam-ant; 119 18th st. Dimock Mrs. Julia, housekeeper; 29th st; from Conn. Dimick O. J. stock breeder; lud; from Otse- go, N. Y. Dittman Joseph, teamster ; 524 8th av ; dem ; Cath; from Germany. Diver H. 4th av, bet 2d and 3d sts. Dixon Jas. tailor ; 2d av ; dem ; Epis ; N.Y. Dixon John, clerk ; 410 9th st; rep ; born 111. Dixon Wm. 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Doellinger G. A. 1412 3d av ; rep ; from Ger. Dodge Chas. merchant; 17th st and 7th av; dem ; Presb ; from Maine. DODGE C. E. Merchant Tailor ; Resi- dence cor 7th av and 17lh st ; born in Han- cock Co., Maine, Dec. 3, 1837; came to this Co. in 1852; Dem; Presb; married Margaret Edgington, Jan. 14, 1873; one child, Edwin R. ; has held olfice of City Clerk. Dodge Geo. book-keeper ; 4th av. Dodge Jacob, gardener ; dem ; Meth. Dodge Roscoe, Gardener ; dem ; Meth. Dodge S. book-keeper ; rep ; Meth. Dolly Timothy, blacksmith ; 0th av, bet 25th and 26th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Dolson Gus, laborer; 413 4th st; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Don Alexander, 306 14th st ; rep ; Canada. DOX DAVID, Dealer in Stoves and Tinware; Residence, 408 14th st; born in Montreal, Canada, in 1836; came to this Co. in 1848; married July 1, 1874, to Miss A. Jackson ; has been Alderman. Don Robert, baker; 1513 2d av; Presb; Can. Don Wm. book-binder ; 306 14th st ; rep. Don Mrs. Wm. 308 14th st. Donaldson Austin, clerk, Rock Island House ; dem; born Illinois. Donaldson David, cor 4th av and 16th sts ; rep ; from Scotland. Donavan Daniel, laborer; 917 8th av; dem; Cath ; from Maine. Donnelly Daniel, assistant cook; Rock Is- land House. Dorey John, book-binder; P. O. Block ; Eng. Dougherty Cornelius, 2526 0th av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Dougherty Thomas, farmer ; Sec. 10 ; rep ; Pres; from Ireland. Dowley Wm. glass gatherer; 6th av, bet 7th and 8th sts ; rep ; from England. Dowling Mrs. Ann, seamstress ; 20th st, bet 5tli and 6th avs ; Cath ; from Ireland. Dowling Wm. M. 7th av; from England. Downing Ambrose, moulder; 615 8th av; from England. Downing Chas. moulder ; 615 8th av ; Eng. Downing Geo. S. moulder; 615 8th av; Eng. Downing John, pattern maker; 615 8th av; from England. Downs Mrs. E. housekeeper ; 536 15th st ; from Penn. Downs Geo. F. capenter; 2d av; dem. Downs Geo. F., Jr. machinist ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; from Mass. Downes Geo. F., R. R. fireman ; 24th st ; from Massachusetts. Downs Israel, carpenter; dem. Downes Nat. fireman ; 718 24th st; Mass. Doyle Wm. malster; 2218 3d av; Epis; Ire. DRAKE .T. !S. editor and proprietor of Argus ; 1705 3d av ; dem ; N. Y. Drake John, salesman ; 125 16th st ; Cath ; from England. Drake P. D. advt. manager Argus ; dem ; Lib. Drasen John, laborer; 11th st, bet 8th and 9th av ; from Germany. Drayger Frank, 3d av, bet 33d and 33d sts. Drayton J. H. machinist; 2519 7th av; rep; Epis ; from Mass. Dringer Ernest, laborer; 6th av, bet 27th and 28th sts ; from Germany. Driscoll Dennis, 1126 3d av. Driskin John, laborer; 2503 5th av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Drost Simon, milkman ; 3d av, near 20th st. Drube Mrs. Carrie, restaurant; 1816 2d av; from Germany. Druckmiller Fred'k, painter ; 5th av, bet 14th and 15th sts; from Germany. Drum Mrs. 3d av. Dudley L. H. check clerk ; 2d av, e of 22d st ; rep ; from Ohio. Duer Andrew, baker ; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th avs; Luth; from Germany. Duer Chas. upholsterer; 7th av; Ind; Ger. Dutfield Mrs. Sarah, dressmaker; 231 17th st ; Meth ; from Virginia. Dugan Hugh, sawyer ; 2308 2d av ; born 111. 278 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Dumbick G. sexton R. I. Cemetery; Sec. 11; ind ; Lib ; from Germany. Dungee F. G. tailor ; 18tli st ; bet 3d and 4th av; from Germany. Dunker A. F. bartender ; 4tli av ; dem. Dunker Gust, clerk, 2d av; dem. Dunker H. O. book-keeper; rep; Germany. Dunker W. H. cigar maker ; dem ; Germany. DUlfLAP ADOI.PHIJS, Farmer; Sec. 10; born in Jefterson Co., Ohio, June 7 1815 ; came to this County in 1835 ; Rep ; Presb; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $16,000 ; son of Joseph Dunlap and So- phia Eberhard, his wife ; the former died Aug. 8, 1807, tlie latter, March 15, 1870, in this'Co. ; married Elizabeth, daughter of Peter and Sarah Carr, Aug. 27, 1840 ; she was born Sept. 15, 1822; have nine child- ren, Sophia M., Sarah, Joseph, Peter C, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Mary, Benjamin and Adolphus; Mr. Dunlap opened the first Gun Shop and manufactured the first gun made in this part of the State. Dunn Chas. stone cutter ; Cath ; from^Ireland. Dunn John B. laborer ; 2018 2d av ; dem ; Cath ; from England. Durfee W. A. bds Taylor House. Dutcher H. B. freight agent ; 2512 6th av ; rep;N. Y. Dutte Mike, laborer ; bds 4th av ; rep ; from France. EARHART MRS. :MARY ANN, house- keeper ; 1st St, bet 8th and 9th avs ; Cath. Eastman Fred'k, laborer ; 427 4th st ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Eastman F. S. civil engineer ; 1st av ; rep. Eastman Gus, laborer ; 427 4th st ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Eaton H. J. 4th av, bet 2d and 3d avs. Eaton Youel, engineer; 411 2d st; dem; Chris. Ecker Peter, laborer ; 1st av. Eckerman Anton, saloon ; 1st av, bet 18th and 19th st; from Germany. Eckhardt F. musician; 1408 4th av; Ger. Eddnar John, laborer ; 9th st, bet 6th and 7th av ; from Germany. Eddy John R. moulder ; 4th av, bet 1st and 2d st ; rep ; from Iowa. Edwall Peter, carpenter; 5th av, e of Swede College; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Efford Wm. stone cutter; 524 2Istst;rep; from England. Egan Dennis, laborer; 5th av, bet 15th and 16th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Egan Peter, section boss; 2611 5th av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Eggleston Wm. 2320 5th av; dem; Coim. Ehelers John, teamster; rep; from Germany. Ehleb A. W. cor. 4th av and 20th st ; rep ; born Illinois. Ehleb Fred, cor 4th av and 20th st ; rep ; II Ehlers Fred, 3d av. Ehlers George, butcher ; 1st av and 20th st ; from Germany. Ehrhorn Henry, ice dealer; 2518 3d av; Ger. Eihl Lawrence, butcher; 2621 8th av; dem; from France. Eihl M. butcher; 1817 2d av; from Germany. Elkin John H. carpenter; 16th st, bet 1st and 2d avs ; dem ; from Ohio. Elliott M. A. telegraph operator; Ind. Ellis Dewitt, feed store; Ind; from Maine. Ellis James B. contractor; 3d av, bet 17th and I8th st; rep; from England. Emeigh Chas. S. barber ; 320 15th st; Ger. Emka Michael, salesman; 517 20th st; rep; Luth ; from Germany. Empka Harry, section boss ; 2d av and 21st st ; dem ; Germany. Endler Frank, cooper; 1st av and 20th st; from Germany. Engel Chas. cor 4th ["and 5th avs; dem; Ger. Engle Valentine, brewer ; 3022 5th av ; Ger. Entler John, carpenter; 20th st, s of 9th av; Cath ; from Germany. Eolst Julius, laborer; 5th av and 27th st; dem ; Luth ; from Denmark. Epperson John, laborer ; 8th av, bet 7th and 8th sts; rep; Luth; from Denmark. EPSTEIK' I. Jeweler and Music Store; residence cor 4th av and 12th st; born in Germany, May 22, 1843; came to this Co. in 1865 ; Dem; a large. assortment of Or- gans and Pianos constantly on hand. Erkcolin John, painter; from Holland. Errett Wm. E. carpenter; 526 21st st; dem; Cath ; from N. Y. Evans Mrs. Anna, housekeeper; 415 21st st; from Wales. Evans Chas. laborer ; 2624 8th av. Evans Geo. F. clerk; 2d av,bet 13th and 14th sts ; rep ; Epis. Evans Jacob, 4th av. Evans Joseph, stone cutter ; 415 21st st ; rep ; from Wales. EVERETT J. E. Superintendent of Schools; residence, 20th st; born in Lick- ing Co., Ohio, Oct. 16, 1832; came to this County in 1873 ; Rep ; held the oftice of Couuty Sup't, in Iowa; was in army two years; married, Dec. 29, 1868, to Charlotte C. Faxon; has two children. Evving Jas. engineer; 6th a v, bet 24th and and 25th sts ; rep ; born Illinois. Exner Menas, laborer ; 4th av ; dem ; Ger- man. Exner Chas. 1725 4th av; from Germany. Exner Mrs. K. midwife; 2d av. Exner Sebastian, 15th st, bet 8th and 9th avs; from Germany. EOOK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 279 Eyster Geo. L. physician ; cor 2d av and 14tli St ; Epis ; from Penn, FAIRMON E. laborer; 2004 6tli av; rep; born Illinois. Fales Wra. H. clerk ; Rock Island House. Falin Franklin, cor 2d av and 14lli st; Ger. Falkinburg, Mrs. S. E. cor 4tli av and 17th St. Farlay John, laborer; 2114 5th av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Farran W. laborer ; Cath ; from Ireland. FARRELIu JOHN, Physician and Surgeon ; Office, 1G14 2d av ; Box 51G ; born in Franklin Co., Penn., Jan. 30, 1809 ; came to this Co. in 1861; Dem; Dr. Farrell makes a specialty of all Surgical Diseases; also Diseases of the Eye and Ear ; gi'adu- ated in Philadelphia in 1832. Farrell Mrs. Olive, housekeeper; 41G 9tli st; from Maine. Farrell Peter, mason; 1st av; dem. Farrell J. Seth, physician; 416 ^Uth st; rep; Bapt; born Illinois. Fasnacht Jacob, machinist; 20th st, s of 9th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Fasnacht Jno. carpenter ; 20tli st, s of 9tli av ; dem ; Cath ; from New York. Fassarl John, laborer ; 9th st, bet 6th and 7tli avs ; Cath ; from Germany. Feeley Patrick, policeman; 1416 4th av; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Feltges Henry, shoemaker ; 2026 5th av ; rep ; from Germany. Ferbus Wm. laborer ; 522 8th st ; dem ; Iowa. Ferris Robert, plumber; dem; Prot; Ire. FEZi.ER JOSEPH K. Druggist; Store cor 4tli av and 2d st; residence 6tli av, bet 13tli and 14tli sts ; member of lirm of Fezler & Wagner ; born in Philadeli)hia, Feb. 26, 1843; came to this Co. 1864; Dem; farmers and those wisliing anything in the line of paints, oils, or drugs, will do well to give this firm a call ; married Helen Piett, of Henry Co., Sept. 28, 1864 ; has three children. Fider A. G. confectioner; 3d av, betjlOth and 11th sts; rep; from Germany. Fiebig Chas. locksmith; 17th st; Ind; Ger. FIEL1> J. R. C. Wholesale Notions; born New Haven Co., Ct., July 12, 1845 ; came to this Co. 1866; Dem; married Jen- nie E. Campbell, Oct. 29, 1864 ; has one child. Field M. G. salesman; Sec. 2; Epis; dem; from Connecticut. Field R. C, dem. FIELD S. K. W. Wholesale Notions; born New Haven Co., Ct., Oct. 17, 1843 ; came to this Co. 1863 ; Dem; Epis; mar- ried Charlotte E. Woodward, March 13, 1872; she died Dec. 2, 1876; has three children. Findley G. R.'ink mnf'r; 1204 3d av. Findley Rev. John R. minister; 1204 3d av; dem; Presb; from Ohio. Findley Patrick, laborer; 15th av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Fisher Martin, cooper; 11th st, bet 8th and 9tli avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Fischer Chas., 1906 3d av. Fischer Henry E. barber ; 3d av ; rep ; Ger. Fitzgerald Mrs. Mary, laundress; 429 22d st ; Cath ; from Ireland. Fitzpatrick James, farmer; Sec. 11; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Fitzsimmous Hugh, laborer; 1st av; dem; from Germany. Fitzsimmons Hugh, moulder ; 26tli st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; Presb ; from Ireland. Fisher Jno. cigar maker; 733 15th st; dem; from Germany. Fink Frank, laborer; 226 22d st; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Finnigau Mrs. C. 2115 3d av; Cath; Ire. Firspin G. janitor; 5th av, e of Swede Col. rep ; from Sweden. Fisher Daniel, sawyer; 5th av, e of 30th' st rep; from Ohio. Fisher Fred, moulder; 1133 8th av; dem Cath ; from Germany. Flack Wm. bricklayer ; 618 9th st; rep ; Eng. FLAOEER COE. I>. W. Com- mander of the Military Post at Rock Is- land ; was born in N. Y., 1836 ; came to this Co. 1871 ; he was military student at West Point from July 1, 1856, till gradua- tion, June 24, 1861 ; entered the army as Second Lieutenant, but for distinguished services and bravery during the late war, has risen to his present rank ; he occupies the same position that the late Gen. Rod- man held previous to his death. FEAlfACjJAlV JOHX, Constable and Collecting Agent; residence 111 21st st; born in Ireland; came to this Co. 1856. Flegel Mike. Fleming A. F. bridge supt; 6tli av, bet 24th and 25th sts ; rep ; Presb ; from W. Va. Flood Wm., 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; Epis; from Scotland. Florence W. asst. clerk ; Hari^er House. Fohlman August 11. laborer; 2706 8th av; from Germany. Foley Thomas, butcher ; bds 3d av. Folker Jno. car repairer; 2d av, e of 22d st; from England. Folsom Chas., 4th av, bet 26th and 27th sts ; rep ; born Illinois. Folsom Edgar, cor 4th av and 12th st. Folsom Moses, carpenter; 4th av, bet 17th and 18tli sts. Folsom Natlianiel, cor 4th av and 12th st; rep ; from Maine. 280 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Folsom H. D. clerk. Foot Russell, laborer; Sec. 2; ind; Epis; from Connecticut. Foss Anton, laborer; 623 lOtli st; Luth; from Norway. Foster Geo. sexton ; 722 24th st ; Meth ; Eng. Foster Jno. farmer ; 9tli st, bet 6th and 7th avs; rep; born Illinois. Foster Mrs. Mary N., bds 1st av. Fouser Henry, shoemaker; 1221 7th av; from Germany. Fox Wm. stone cutter ; ind ; Lib ; England. Frantz A. D. clerk; 23d st and 6th av; rep; from Maryland. Frazer E. G., 208 3d av; rep. Frazer Mrs. F. D., 16th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Frazer Oscar B. book-keeper; 1208 3d av; rep; Presb. Frazzell J. W. student; 619 18th st; rep; Meth ; born Illinois. Frederick Andrew, machinist ; cor 3d av and 12th st ; rep ; Presb ; from Germany. Frederick Chas. gardener; 213 21st st; Ger. FREDRICKSEX HI. Carpenter and Builder; residence 7tli av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; born in Davenport, Iowa, Aug. 3, 1845 ; came to tliis Co. 1866 ; Ind ; Luth ; married Annie Christensen, Dec. 7, 1871; has two children. Free Theodore, laborer ; 2212 2d av ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Freed Jno. O. shoemaker ; loth st, bet 3d and 4th avs ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Freeman A. laborer ; 423 10th st ; rep ; from Sweden. Freeman Mrs. Hannah; 1200 3d av; Presb. Freeman J. L. merchant; 2211 6th av; rep; Meth ; from Vermont. Freeman Jno. tinner ; 225 18th st ; rep ; Iowa. Freestadt Frank W. laborer; 2618 8th av; from Sweden. Frey Peter, Sen., 2533 7th av; dem; Ger. Frey Peter, Jr., grocer ; 2533 7th av ; Tenn. FREY THEO. A. Principal of Rock Island Business College; residence 20th st; born in England, Feb. 21, 1848; came to this Co. 1871 ; Rep; Epis; was educated principally in England (spent two years at Oxford); has taught successfully for eight years; has been in liis present posi- tion six years; is also a wr&a^m Reporter ; wife was Martha L. Waters ; married Jan. 1, 1873; one child. Frey Wm. grocer ; 2533 7th av ; Tennessee. Frej'singer Geo., retired ; 2201 6th av ; rep ; born Illinois. Frick M. C. brick-layer; 18lh st, bet 7th and 8th avs; rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania. FRICK. M. C. Brick Contractor and Builder ; residence 7th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., April 18, 1828; came to this Co. in 1835; Rep ; Meth ; married Margaret E. Rugh, Dec. 30, 1857 ; has six children. Friday Frederick, upholsterer ; 713 15th st ; from Germany. Fries P. wholesale liquors; 7th av and 18th st ; Cath ; from Germany. Frizzell Mrs. C. 3d av, l)et 18th and 19th sts. Frudell Jno. laborer; 2d st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Frysinger Benj. distiller; 1132 3d av; dem. Frysingcr Geo. distiller ; 12th st, bet 2d and 3d avs ; dem. Fugel Henry, grocer; 1412 4th av; dem; from Germany. Fuhlendorf Henry, 1019 3d av; Germany. Fuller Thos. laborer ; 415 5th st ; rep ; Me. Fulton Abraham, harness-maker; 527 21st st; rep. Fulton Samuel, laborer; 510 2d st; dem. Furlong Wm. hotel-keeper; dem. GABRIEL DAVID, stone-cutter ; 533 21st st; from Wales. Gaetyer Christ. 3d av ; dem ; Germany. Gatfey Jno. car repairer ; 2d av, east of 22d st ; Cath ; from Ireland. Gager Reinhart, janitor; 507 7th av; Cath; from Germany. Gahagen W. J. watchman ; 8th av, bet 5th and 6th sts; rep; from Pennsylvania. Galloway Geo. F. blacksmith ; 427 14th st ; rep ; Bapt ; born Illinois. Gallup Paul W. 3d av and 4th st ; dem. GAET THOS. M. D. Physician; res- idence 1208 2d av; born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 13, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1862 ; Rep ; wife was Rebecca Patter- son ; married June 14, 1857 ; has three children; graduated at Berkshire Medical College, Mass., class of 1854-5 ; was Mayor of Rock Island one term. Gait Mrs. W. 1304 3d av. Gamble Peter, carpenter; 9th av, bet 19th and 20th st ; Cath ; from Germany. Gamble Wm. J. car driver; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem; born Illinois. Gansert G. J. merchant ; 2030 5th av ; rep ; from Germany. Gardener Jno. H. cor 4th av and 13th st. Gardener Chas. bds cor 3d av and 2d st. Gardner W. S. milk dairy ; dem ; Lib ; from Kentucky. Gaskell Jos. railroad j^aymaster; Harper House. Gater Alfred, merchant; 1721 2d av; Mass. Gates A. merchant; 310 14th st; dem; from New York. Gates S. S. merchant; 310 14th st; dem; from New York. EOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP 281 Gates M. K. merchant ; from Massachusetts. Gatze R. 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts. Ganger Fred, cooper ; Germany. Gavin Hugh, hxborer; 018 17th st; dem; Presb; troni Scotland. Gayford A. B. photographer ; 1408 3d av ; Epis; from Enghind. Gearhart Carl, teamster; 5th av, bet 29th and 30th sts ; dem ; from Germany. Geiger Mathias, laborer; 1st av and 20th st; from Germany. Geisler Clias. laborer ; 813 5th st ; Germany. Gegenheimer Jacob, butcher; 205 21st st; from Germany. Genahl Fred, laborer ; from Germany. George Edward, traveler; bds 3d av. George Jno. 3d av ; dem ; from England. Gerchwiler C. carpenter; 14th st, bet 7th and 8tli avs ; from Switzerland. Gerser Chas. laborer ; 6th av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; from Germany. Gertch Otto, saloon ; 10th st ; Germany. Gest Chas. laborer; 6th st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; Luth ; from Germany. Gest Fred, laborer ; 6th st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; Dem ; from Germany. GEST WIIililAlI H. Attorney at Law; residence 1203 2d av; born in Jacksonville, 111., Jan. 7, 1838 ; came to this Co. in 1843; Rep; Presb; wife was Eliza J. Shields ; has four children ; was County Superintendent of Schools for six years ; is now City Attorney. Getwall Beuj. laborer; 6th av, bet 7th and 8th sts ; rep ; from Canada. Gibson Howard, 4th av, bet 17th and 18th streets. Gibson Mrs. 25th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Gilmore Jno. glass-gatherer; 421 5th st; from England. Gilmore Jas. S. pork-packer; 1115 2d av; dem ; Ind ; born Illinois. Gilmore Wm. F. traveler; 412 4th av; dem; from Pennsylvania. Gingles xlndrew, carpenter; 1133 10th av; dem ; from Pennsylvania. Giugles Monroe, carpenter ; 1031 10th av ; Ind ; born Illinois. Ginnane Mrs. Bridget, housekeeper ; 6th av, bet 25th and 2Gth sts; Cath; born Illinois. Ginter Mrs. Ann, housekeeper; 1922 5th av; from Pennsjdvania. Glavaen Jno. laborer ; 412 4th st ; rep ; from Sweden. Glaw John, laborer ; 550 24th st ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Gleim Chas. 2d av; rep; from Pennsylva- nia. Gleim Geo. bds 2d av. Gleim Harry, bank collector ; bds 2d av. O li O C K H O F AliEXA^ DER, Milk Dairy; Sec. 7; born Jan. 1st, 1826; came to this Co. in 1852; owns 126 acres; married Miss Catharine Schneider, of Ciucmuati, Ohio, July 5, 1851 ; has five children, three sons and two daughters. Glockhof Louis, farmer; Sec. 7; dem; Ind; born Rock Island. Gotl" Fred, hostler ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; from Iowa. Gotf F. M. laborer; 908 7th av; dem; from Pennsylvania. Goldsmith J. E. merchant ; 1620 2d av ; from Germany. Good Chas. A. clerk ; 1st av. Goode John, farmer; Sec 14; dem; Ind; from England. Goodman D. saw-filer; 14tli st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Goodman Wm. fisherman ; 2522 3d av. Gordon Byron, dentist; 5th av, e of Swede College ; rep ; from New York. Gorman Geo. L. policeman ; 1520 6th av ; from Iowa. Gorman Patrick, brakeman ; 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts. Gorman Thos. conductor ; bds 1126 3d av. Gormley Peter, engineer ; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. .Gormley Stephen, laborer; 24tli st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Gottsman Peter, blacksmith; 407 2d st; dem ; from Germany. Gowan Geo. sawyer ; 408 4th st ; Rep ; from New Yorjv. Gramber P. dem ; Luth ; from Germany. Grady Patrick, laborer ; 6th av, bet 24th and 25t'h sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Graham HQury, conductor ; bet 25th and 20th sts; rep; from Pennsylvania. GRAHAM JOHX \V. Brick-maker; Sec. 2; born in Pennsylvania, Aug. 20, 1837; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep^ Ad- ventist; owns 3^2 acres; son of May berry Graham and Mary Smith, his wife ; was a volunteer in Co. H, 37th Regiment Illinois Infantry ; was at the battles of Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Siege of Vicksburg, and Spanish Fort; married Miss Rebecca Dunlap, Jan. 28, 1873; she was born April 9, 1852; has had three children, Clara and Carrie (twins) and Ella ; Carrie died Dec. 3, 1875. Graham Oliver, engineer ; 4th av ; rep ; born Illinois. Granere C. O. engineer Swede College; rep ; from Pennsylvania. GRAIS^ERE REV. €. O. Prof, of Latin and Swedish Languages at Augus- tana College; born in Sweden, Sept. 27, 1844; came to this Co. in 1875; Luth; Prof. Granere was five years ia the same 282 BIOGKAPHICAL DIKECTOEY OF position wliile tlie College was located at Paxton ; was educated atStockholm Gjmi- nasium; graduated in 1870; is pastor at Galva; married Sophia A. VYiborg, June 4, 1871. Graves A. P. check clerk ; 2020 4th av. Graves Frank A. telegraph operator; 2620 4th av. Graves O. 5th av. Graves W. shoe-maker ; 2109 5tli av ; from Germany. Gray T. E. 1925 5th av; dem; Maryland. Gray Geo. M. telegraph operator ; 1925 5tli av; dem; born Illinois. Gray J. M. switchman; 1923 5th av; dem; from Maryland. Gray Jos. prop of saw-mill; 29th st; dem; from Maryland. Gray Saml. retired ; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; rep; Presb; from Ireland. Gray Thos. glass-blower ; 3d av, bet 8th and 9th sts. Gray Wm. mnfr; 811 3d av. Green J. S. salesman; Harper House. Green Jeremiah, laborer; 1118 8th av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Green Jno. mason ; 14tli st, bet 7th and 8th avs ; dem ; from Germany. Green Wm.E. conductor; 7th av; bet 12th and 13tli sts; dem; born Illinois. Greenlee E. J. laborer; 416 4th st; rep; from Ohio. Green well Arthur ; salesman ; ind. Greenwell Samuel, dem ; from England. Gregg P. physician ; 7th av, bet 25th and 26th sts ; rep. Gregg Spencer, grocer ; 7th av, 25th and 26th sts; rep; Presb; born Illinois. Greuell Harvey, law student in Kenworthy & Beardsley's office; dem; Lib; 111. Grenell Jas., 219 18th st. GritlinMrs. washwoman; 1015 5tli av; Cath; from Ireland. Grime Jno. laborer ; dem. Grimm Henry, pattern maker; 2d av; dem; Lib; from Germany. Grisham Chas. mason; 424 12th st; rep; Missouri. Grogan Patrick, moulder; 114 16th st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Groom Geo. clerk; 223 21st st; rep; Luth ; from Pennsylvania. Groom Jno. K. clerk ; 223 21st st; rep; Bapt; from Penn.sylvania. Gross Ferdinand, varnisher; 535 21st st; from Germany. Gross Fred, grocer; 1310 3d av. Gross M. A. tinner; 6th av, bet 13th and 14th sts; Cath; from Germany. Grover Mrs. O. W. 1716 3d av. Guldenzopf Henry, boot and shoe manufac- turer; 912 2d av; rep. Guldenzopf Wm. shoemaker; bds 912 2d av; rep ; from Germany. Guibs C. H. conductor; Harper House. Guild A. M. prop. Rock Island House. Gustaphsen Peter, laborer; 503 3d st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Guyer Ed. Holmes, student; 730 19th st; rep; born Illinois. Guyer Mrs. Kate, housekeeper; 1st st, bet 0th and 7th avs ; Luth ; from Switzerland. GITYER SAMlTEIi S. County Judge; residence cor 19th st and 7lh av; born ,in Mifflin Co., Penn., Dec. 20, 1814; came to this Co. in 1844; Rep; served as Sherilf of the Co. four years; married Annette Holmes, of Vermont, June 7, 1847 ; has two children. HAAS BARNEY, laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; dem ; from Germany. Haas Jacob, laborer; bds 2d av; rep; Ger. Hackett Jas. carpenter ; Otli av, bet 25th and 26th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Iladsell Frank, book-keeper; 5th av, bet 18th and 19th 'sts ; rep; Meth ; born Illinois. Hadsell Mrs. Sophronia, housekeeper; 5th av, bet 18th and 19th sts ; Meth ; N. Y. Haglund Chas. laborer; 423 10th st; rep; from Sweden. Hakan H. laborer ; 423 10th st ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Hakes Geo., rep ; from Missouri. HAKES HOEMES, President ot Rock Island Paper Co., and Agent for Domestic and White Sewing Machines, R. I.; residence cor 19tli st and 6th av; born in Onida Co., N. Y., March 5, 1816; came to this Co. 1847 ; Rep ; Mr. Hakes was the oiiginator of the R. I. & P. R. R. ; was its tirst Superintendent; the first engine run over the road bore the name of Holmes Hakes ; was also the originator and is President of the beautiful Chippiannock (the Indian name for the place of the dead) Cemetery; married Almeda Riggs, of Ky., July, 1841 ; has four children. Hale Daniel, saloon; 1616 2d av; Illinois. Haley Isaac, preacher ; 12tli st, bet 8th and 9th avs; dem; from Virginia. Haley John, laborer; 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts ; Cath ; from Ireland. Halitzka Jos. butcher; 1817 2d av; Ger. Halkins J. D. gardener; from Germany. Hall Jno. laborer; 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts. Hall J. M. agent; rep; from New York. Hall Perry, glass-blower; 410 5th st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Hamaker Geo. laborer; cor 4th av and 23d st; dem. KOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 283 Hamaker Morris, laborer; 1713 2d av; dem ; from Pennsylvania. Hamerly Jacob, 5tli av, e of 30tli st; Penn. Hamerly Jos. M^agon-maker ; 5tli av, e of 30tli st; rep; from Pennsylvania. Hamilton Allen, engineer; 5tb av, bet 29tli and 30tli sts ; dem ; from Pennsylvania. Hamilton Benton, fireman ; 5tli av, bet 29tli and 30th sts ; dem ; from Iowa. Hamilton Clias. civil engineer; 125 ICtli st; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Hamilton Frank, engineer ; 5tli av, bet 29tli and 30th sts ; dem ; from Penn.sylvania. Hamilton L. D. carpenter; lltli st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; dem ; from Kentucky. Hamlin D. N. blacksmith; 911 23d st; rep; from Pennsylvania. Hammond Jacob, engineer; 4th av; dem; born Illinois. Hampton A. 11., cor 3d av and 9th st. Hanagan Jno. shingle maker ; 2308 2d av ; born Illinois. Haudshaw Martin, 3d st; dem; Cath; Ire. Hauicke Christof, stone-cutter; 213 21st st; from Germany. Hanley Jno. A. freight agent; -2527 7th av; from Missouri. Hansgen Chas. grocer; 848 20tli st; rep; Luth ; from Germany. Hanshaw Amelia, housekeeper; 8th av, bet 13th and l4th sts; born Illinois. Hanshaw Emanuel, lireman; 2d av; dem. Hanshaw Henry, 4th av, bet 15th and 16th sts. Hanson Andrew, boat builder; 715 8tli av; rep; born Illinois. Hanson Jno. boat builder; 715 8th av; rep; from Sweden. Harder Hantz, laborer; 2628 8th av; rep; Luth ; from Germany. Harder Mrs. Sophia, housekeeper; 15th st, bet 8th and 9 th avs ; Luth. Hardin Chas. E. laborer; 9th st. bet -6111 and 7th avs ; dem ; born Illinois. Hardin Jas. engineer ; 420 7tli st ; rep ; Eng. Harding Harris, salesman; rep. Hardin Zadoc, fireman; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem ; from Pennsylvania. Hardy Ed. barber; 4th av, bet 22d and 23d sts ; rep ; Bapt ; from Wisconsin. Hardy Jos., 4th av; rep; Bapt; from Wis. Hardy Jos. retired; 541 24th st; rep; Eng. Hardy J. L. painter ; 23d st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Harms Lothar, saloon; 1st av and 18th st; from German}^ HARPKR BKX. Proprietor and owner of the IlarjM'r House ; born in Philadel- phia, Feb. 12, 1817; came to this Co. 1850; Mr. Harper lived in his native city until 14 years of age, then moved to Ohio, where he lived till 1843, when he went to Missouri, and was in the mercantile trade till he came to Rock Island; lie has been Mayor of Rock Island, and President of Board of Education; married Elizabeth Perkins, April 1, 1851; has six children. Harper Ben, Jr., student; Harper House. Harper W. A. Harper House. Harrison C. S. salesnuxn ; 1608 2d av ; rep ; from Ohio. Harrington J. A. laborer; 518 8th st; dem. Harrington M. J., 4th av, bet 14th and 15th sts. HARRIS OKORG^K W. Retired; residence 531 20tli st; born in SuflblkCo., N. y., Jan. 11, 1795 ; came to this Co. 1842 ; Rep ; Mr. Harris lived in Henry Co. from 1837 to 1842; was Deputy Sheriff; Mr. Harris tells us of a time when he sent his team sixty miles to mill, and when it ar- rived at the place the dam had washed out and no grinding could be done, so he ground enough wheat in a coftee mill to feed sixty persons, and sifted it through linen gauze; he was in the war of 1812; Dec. 22, 1816, he married Mary A. Clark, of N. J.; she was born Oct. 20, 1795; died Jan. 10, 1870; has had fourteen children, two living. Harry Jno. clerk; 125 16th st; Presb. HARM>N Ij. F. Circuit Clerk; resi- dence 828 21st .st; born in Waldo Co., Me., March 7, 1839; came to this Co. 1850; Rep; Meth; wife was Carrie Barlow, born in Moline; married Aug. 31, 1864; has three children ; was in army two years. Hart Rev. J., 4th av, bet 8th and 9th sts; Meth. Hartman Chas. barber ; 1513 2d av ; rep. Ilartz Rudolph, .salesman; bds cor 4th av and 20th st; from Germany. Hartz Theo. clerk; bds cor 4tli av and 20th st; from Germany. Hartz Theo. cabinet maker; cor 4tli av and 20th st; from Germany. Haskell Jno. laborer; 3d av, near 23d st; rep. Haskell Mrs. Mary, 1521 4th av. Hasselquist Joshua, Luth ; born Illinois. HASSEI.^^IIIST T. :Sf., JK I>. Pres- ident of Augustana College and Theologi- cal Seminary; born in south part of Swe- den, March 2, 1816 ; came to America in 1852, to this Co. in 1875; Luth; was edu- cated in the University of Lund, in 1839; has special charge of Theological Depart- ment ; preached eleven years in the Swed- ish language in Galesburg; was President of this College twelve years while located at Paxton, 111. ; married Eva Cervin, May 24, 1852; has three children; buried one daughter at the age of 19. Hass Mrs. Dora, 1028 4th av; Bapt. 18K 284 BIOGEAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Hass Fred, tiuner ; 1028 4tli uv ; dem ; Bapt. Hass Thos. tinsmith ; 4tli av. Hastings Jas. 13th st, bet od and 4th avs. Hater Henry, laborer ; 2308 2d av. Haverlaw Clirist. cooper; 538 15th st; rep; from Germany. HAVERSTICK I.. M. pottery-ware mnfr ; 23d st and Gth av ; rep ; from Penu. Hawes Claus, gas-malcer; 14th st, bet 7th and 8tli av ; from Germany. HAWES C. \V. City IVIarshal and Con- stable; residence 1110 3d av; born in Eock Island, 111., March 7tli, 1841 ; mar- ried Josephine B. Sanlpuugh, Dec. 10, 1866 ; has two children ; served four years in army, two years as Major. HAWES 1>AVII>, Justice of thePeace ; residence cor 3d av and 11th st; born in Hampshire Co., Mass., Oct. 19, 1809 ; came to this Co. in 1835 ; Rep ; Bapt. HAWSES FKAKK B. Book-keeper; residence 2109 Gth av ; born in Bock Is- land, Nov. 14, 1844; married Elizabeth A. Rector, Oct. 12, 1875. Hawk Benj. engineer; 5th av, bet 29th and 30th sts ; from Canada. Hawley Clias. E. book-keeper ; 5th av, bet 17th and 18th sts ; rep ; Bapt ; New York. Hawley Jno. B. lawyer ; 5th av, bet 27th and 28th sts ; rep ; Presb ; from Connecticut. Hawthorn Wm. baker; 2501 5th av; dem; from Maryland. HAYI>EN HElfKY. Justice of the Peace; born in Litchfield Co., Conn., Feb. 28, 1818; came to this Co. in 1871 ; Rep; married, Feb. 25, 1845, Sophia B. Bow- man, who died Jan. 10, 1876; has two children. Hayes Edward, gardener ; dem ; Cath ; from Pennsylvania. HAYES WII. H. Insurance Agent; born in Plattsburg, N. Y., July 11. 1818; came to this Co. in 1860; Rep; Lib; his Avife was Calista Hatch; luis three chil- dren; has been Justice of the Peace. Haymaker Adam, carpenter ; dem. Head F. H. clerk; rep. Head S. A. cashier ; 9th av and 26th st ; rep ; from New Hampshire. Healey Wm. clerk; 7th av and 17th st; rep; from Pennsylvania. Heath Henry, laborer; 19th st; Ireland. Heath Harry J. dem ; from Ireland. Heckler Wm. carpenter; 1409 Gth av; from Maryland. Heding Jno. laborer; 5th av; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Heding Swan, laborer; 5th a, v, e of Swede College; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Hedlig Peter, laborer; 8th av, bet 6th and 7th*st ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Heeder John, laborer; 619 9th st; Luth; from Germany. Hein Mrs. 22d st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Hein Phillip, 4th av, bet 19th and 20th sts; dem ; from Germany. Heisel Mrs. Mary, cor 4th av and 13th st. Heinsfurter Isaac, clothier; cor 3d av and 11th st; dem; from Germany. Heitahrencl Henry, painter ; 4th av ; rep. Heitahrend Christ, laborer; rep; Luth; from Germany. Heitahrend Richard, carpenter; 4th av, bet 8th and 9th sts ; from Germany. Helfrich Mak, shoemaker; 1123 8th av; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Helwig Simon, laborer ; 1st av and 20th st ; rep ; from Germany. Hencli Thomas, minister ; 619 23d st ; rep ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. Henderson Chas. hostler ; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep; born Illinois. Henderson A. bds 2109 3d av. Henderson Homer, artist; Masonic Temple. Henderson Jno. horse-trainer ; 9th st, bet 3d and 4th avs ; from England. Henderson Wm. 619 18th st; dem. Hendle Apple,- stone-cutter ; 2534 6th av ; rep ; Cath ; from Germany. Ilendreu S. B. painter; 424 11th st; dem; ]\Ieth ; from Kentucky. Hendrickson Jno. laborer; 515 20tli st; rep; from Germany. Hendrickson Henry, teamster; deni; Lib. Heneke Chas. laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Ilengstler C. P. wholesale cigars and to- bacco; 2d av. Hengstler Chas. machinist; 226 20th .st; from Germany. Hennings Wm. laborer; dem; Cath; from Gei'many. Ilenris Frank, brick-layer; 6th av, bet 27th and 28th sts ; from Germany. Henry Geo. W. grocer; cor 2d av and 13th st ; dem ; Lib. Henshaw Martin, laborer; 742 14th st; Lutli ; from Switzerland. Hensliaw Wm. laborer; 742 14th st; from Switzerland. Ilensheen D. laborer; 5th av, e of Swede College; from Germany, ilcnsler M. laborer; 9th st, bet 3d and 4tli avs; Cath; born Illinois. Ilensler Valentine, painter; 9tli st, bc't (llli and 7th avs ; rep ; from Mo. Heorath (tco. butcher; 4th av, bet 22d and 23d st; from Germany. Ilerkert Augu.st, Dept SherilT and Janitor; 3d av; dem; Lib. Herman A. blacksmith; 2d av. EOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 285 Herzog Willis, head-waiter in Rock Island House. Hesley Daniel, bds 2d av, bet 16tli and 17tli streets. Hesley Jacob, Jr. bds 2d av, bet IGth and 17th sts. Hesly Jacob, saloon; 1616 2d av; Switz. Heterberg A. laborer ; 7th av, bet 4th and 5th sts ; rep ; from Sweden. Heverling Jno. painter. Hewitt Edward, glass-maker ; 2d st, bet 3d and 4tli avs. Hickey Martin, plasterer ; 5th av, e of oOtli st ; rep ; Cath ; from New York. Hideman Christ, laborer; 6th st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; from Germany. Hideman Jno. laborer ; 801 8th av ; dem ; from Germany. Hildebrand Chas. brewer ; 3022 5th av ; dem ; from Germany. Hildebrand Thos. painter; 2731 7th av; rep; from Pennsylvania. Hildebrand T. B. painter; 7th av, bet 27th and 28th sts; rep; from Pennsylvania. Hill A. F. blacksmith; 2622 8th av; rep; from Sweden. Hill A. J. cooper; 427 9th st; dem; Ohio. Hill Fred. T. clerk; rep; Bapt; from Ohio. Hills H. H. carpenter; 13th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; dem ; born Illinois. Hill Mrs. Mattie, cor 4th av and 23d st. Hillflnger Fred, harness-maker; 736 15th st; rep ; Lnth ; from Germany. Hillier David, merchant; Commercial st, bet 15tli and 16th sts; rep; Bapt; Nova Scotia. Hillier Jos. carpenter; 4th av, bet 8th and 9th sts. Hilton Edgar, millwright; 603 23d st; dem; from Maine. Hilton Wm. E. engineer ; 2901 5th av ; dem ; from Maine. Hindberg C. G. dentist; 215 17th st; Luth; from Sweden. Hinke August, paver; 7th av, bet 12th and 18th sts ; Luth ; from Germany. Hinkley A. B. engineer; Swede College; rep; from Vermont. Hitchcock Mrs. Jane, 4th av, bet 20th and 21st sts. Hodges F. J. clerk ; 3d av ; rep ; Presb ; born Illinois. Hodges H. J. bds Taylor House. Hodges H. S. ink mnfr; cor 3d av and 12th st; rep. Hodges Jas. lawyer; cor 3d av and 13th st; rep ; from Michigan. Hodges Mrs. Saml. cor 3d av and 12th st; Cong. 'HOI>GSOX CHAS. E. Insurance Agent ; ottice Buford's Block ; represents many of the leading insurance companies, both fire and life; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., March 16, 1856; came to this Co. in 1870. Hodgson W. H. blacksmith ; 1st av and 10th st; rep. Hoefer Fred, bar-tender; 1819 2d av; from Iowa. HOFF]fIA:XXA5fDREAS, Retired; born in Bavaria, April 10, 1824; came to this Co. in 1849 ; Dem ; Luth ; wife was Catharine Applehans, born in Amstead, Aug. l(i, 1822, came to this countrj^ in 1850 ; they have two sons, Edward, born in Rock Island, May 2, 1854, and Robert, born in Rock Island, April 18, 1858 ; they were married Aug. 24, 1850. Iloft'man Andrew, butcher ; 404 18th st; dem ; IjUth ; from Germany. Hoffman Edward, ships clerk; 404 18th st; dem; Luth; born Illinois. IIofl^"mau Geo. A. laborer; 2512 4th av; Cath; from Germany. Hoffman Maj. E. civil engineer; cor 2d av and 11th st; rep. Hofl^an Philip, clerk; cor 4th av and 17th st; dem; born Illinois. Hoffman Simon, cooper; 1714 4th av; ind; froui Germany. Hogan Mrs. Elizalieth, dressmaker; 2211 5th av; Cath; from Canada. Hogan Matthew, blacksmith; 2109 3d av. Ilogau Thos. laborer ; 226 22d st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Hogg J. C. labcn-er ; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th sts ; rep ; Meth ; from Ohio. Ilohman Andrew, beer manufticturer, 414 10th st ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Holcomb J. R. messenger; cor 3d av and 16th St. Holcombe Rev. T. I. minister; 1817 6th av; Epis; from N. Y. Holdorf Wm. manufacturer; 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts ; dem ; from Germany. Holland H. 11. foreman ; 5th av, e of 30th st; from W. Virginia. Hollings John, laborer; 1st av and 20th st; froni Germany. Holmes I. N. architect; 1608 2d av;rep; from Ohio. Holmes T. S. conductor ; Harper House. Holmes W. H. printer; 213 21st st. Holmes W. R. teamster; 510 2d st; rep; Presb ; from Michigan. Holond John, 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts. Holt Orrin S. book-keeper; dem; born 111. Holtburg John P. carpenter; 427 22d st; rep ; from Sweden. Hoi ton Isaac, painter ; 415 21st st; dem ; Eng. Holtzhammer Peter, laborer ; 2d st and 6th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. 2S6 BIOGKAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Homan Nicholas, laborer; 40G 7tli av; Catli; from Germany. Hoover G. W. 13th st, bet 3d aud 4th avs. Hoover Jas. clerk ; 4th av. Hoover L. D. 4th av. Hoover Mat. 312 23d st. Hoover S. W. 4th av. Horstmann Glaus, tailor; 14th st, bet 7th aud «th avs ; from Gerniauy. Hortou Johu, laborer; 6th av, bet 12th and 13th sts; rep; born Illinois. Howard Jas. carpenter ; 1409 6th av ; dem ; Cath; from Ireland. Howe Clias. engineer ; 2202 2d av ; dem. Howell Jos. A. 30th st ; rep ; from N. Y. Hoj-t R. C. book-keeper ; 725 23d st ; rep ; Presb ; from N. Y. Huber Geo. clerk; 915 4th av; rep; born 111. Huber Godfre}", laborer ; 702 5th st ; dem ; Cath ; from German}'. Huber Iguatz, brewer; 2314 3d av; dem; Cath. Huber J. K. 915 4th av ; rep. Huber Joseph, engineer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; dem ; from German}'. Huber M. laborer ; dem ; from Germany. Huesing August, merchant, ex-sheriti"; dem ; Lib. Huggins Chase H. 2d av; rep; Presb. Hughes Jas. laborer ; 421 8th st ; dem ; Cath ; from Irelaud. Hughes Johu, machinist; 2530 5th av; dem; Cath ; from Irelaud. Hughes Thomas, laborer; 114 16th st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Huldorf John, carj^enter ; 906 12th st ; dem ; from Germany. Hull Alvin, livery stable; 534 23d st; rep; Spiritualist. Hull II. P. retired; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem; Epis ; from England. Hull John H. ice dealer; 1318 1st av; rep; from Penn. mjlil>« S. >^. Constable; residence 1320 1st av ; born in Washington Co., Pa., Apr. 15, 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1859 ; Rep ; is a member of the firm of Hull & Barker, Ice Dealers, both Wholesale aud Retail ; he has been policeman ; married Mary H. ]\IcCoushie, Nov. 20, 1874; has one boy. llulsbriuk Henry, clerk, 21st st; bet 3d aud 4th av. Ilult August, blacksmith; cor 4th avand 5th St. Hunter David, moulder; 4th av, bet 8th aud 9tli sts. Himter I^^dward, j-taiutcr ; bds cor 2d av and 7th St. Huntley II. farmer; Sec. 10; dem; Meth; from jMaine. Hurley Mrs. Mary, cor 3d av and 22d st. Hurst E. W. book-keeper ; 6th av, bet 20th and 21st st; dem; Meth; born 111. Hurst Wm. carpenter; 538 21st st; dem; Meth ; from Delaware. Huse C. laborer; rep; from Germany. Huss Claus, carpenter; 24th st, bet Gtli and 7th avs ; rep ; from G ermany. Huss John, 1918 3d av. Huston Chrispin, laljorer; 7lh av, bet 6th and 7th sts; rep; born Illinois. Ilutlimake M. carpenter; 3d av, bet 21st aud 22d St. Hutt Fletcher, sawyer; 29th st; rep. ILL FRANK, wagon maker; 17th st, s of 7th av ; dem ; Catli ; from Gern\any. IGI.EHAKT M. R. Marble Works; Office, cor 16th st and 4th av; residence, 18t]i st, bet 5th aud 6th avs; born in Daven- port, Iowa, Jan. 2Sth, 1852; Mr. Iglehart is skilled in the art of designing, carving and cutting of marble aud grauite, and all kinds ot Cemeterj' work. Ihrig Jacob, 4th av. Ihrig Wm. baker; 1318 5th av; dem; Ger. lUing E. machinist; 554 24th st; rep; Presb; from England. Imhoff Nicholas, teamster ; 313 21st st ; dem ; born Illinois. Imhos Nicholas, mason; 8tli av, bet 7th aud 8th sts; dem; from Germany. lappe IT. C. mattress maker; Post Office Block ; Luth ; froiu Germany. JACKSON E. laborer; 55th av; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Jackson Geo. W. laborer; Sec. 11 ; rep ; ^leth ; from Louisiana. Jackson J. C. engineer; 2714 6th av; dem; from Ohio. Jackson M. clerk ; dem ; from N. Y. JACKSOX S. P. Lumber Dealer; resideuce, cor 14th st and 3d av; born in Shawneetown, May 4, 1827; came to this Co. in 1836; Rep; Meth; was in armj' four and one-half years; was Capt. of Co. A., 20th AVls. Volunteers; was badly wounded at tiie second battle of Bull Run; was in Libl)y Prison lO^., months; married .Mary J. Evans, Dec. 23,1846; has three chiklreii, William N., Mary S., aud Anna S. JACKSO:\ ^VI I.I.I AHf, Attorney; residence, 816 20th st; born in Liverpool, Eng., Aug. 14, 1834; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Rep; Meth; member of the firm of Sweeney & Jackson ; married Jennie E. Sammis, May 21, 1863; has two children. Jacobs Emir, cigar maker 1st av, bet 18th and 19th sts; from Denmark. Jacobs O. laborer; 4th av, bet 15th and 16th sts. ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 287 Jacobson Ami, cigar maker; 2505 5tli av; from Germany. Jacol)soii Edwin, laborer; 409 21st st; rep; from Nor\va_y. James Mrs. S. A. 20tli st, bet 3d and 4tli avs. Jarvis Chas. 3d av; dem. Jarvis W. IST. dem. Jasper Claus, saloon ; 15tli st, bet 8th and !)tli avs; from Germany. Jeffrey Thos. brakcman; cor IGtli st and 4tli av. Jenlvens C. laborer; 2111 5th av; Germany. Jennings E. T. carpenter; 813 14th st; rep; Lutii ; from Canada. Jennings Henry, salesman ; 543 23d st; dem ; from Penn. Jewell Wm. H. engineer; 2f)0G 4tb av. Johnson Andrew, tailor; 22d st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Johnson C. teamster; 806 Cth av; Sweden. Johnson Charles, laborer; 423 10th st; rep; Jjiith; from Sweden. Johnson E. F. bds 1G20 3d av. Johnson E. Gus. laborer; 617 10th st; rep; Meth; from Sweden. Johnson Ed. IT. express messenger ; 541 20th St. Johnson Frank, printer; 2113 5th av;rep; from Penn. Johnson Frank, laborer; 213 21st st;'Sweden. Johnson Gus, laborer; 815 6th av; Lutli; from Sweden. Johnson Gus. polisher; ;416 11th st; rep; from SAveden. Johnson Gust, laborer; 921 7th av; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Johnson Henry, laborer; 417 7th st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Johnson J. B. wood turner; 7th av, bet 14th and 15th sts; dem; Luth; from Sweden. Johnson J. F. 1806 2d av; dem; England. Johnson J. Hugh, laborer; 16th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Johnson Jas. soap-maker ; rep;Presb; Irel'd. Johnson Jas. F. yard-master; dena; Ohio. Johnson Jno. laborer; cor 3d av and 22d st Johnson Jno. A. shoemaker; 421 21st st; rep; Bapt; from Sweden. John.son Jno. E. laborer ; 921 7th av ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Johnson Jos. teamster ; dem ; from Penn. Johnson Nelson, teamster ; 524 9th st ; rep ; Luth; from Sweden. Johnson Oscar, gardener; 732 24th st; Meth; rep ; from Sweden. Johnson Peter, laborer; 520 9th st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Johnson Erasmus, laborer ; 705 3d st ; from Denmark. Johnson W. F. cashier; 1713 2d av; rep; fron\ Ireland. Johnson Walter, editoi-; lllh st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; rep ; from England. Johnston Andrew, glass works ; 3069 bet 3d and 4th avs ; rep ; from New Jersey. Johnston Jas. cor 2d av and 15th st; rep ; 111. Johnston Jas. tinner; rep. JOUXSTOX JO^iKPlI, Retired; Itoni in Allegheny Co., Pa., Nov. 7, 1805; came to this Co. in 1833; Dem; held the offices of Street Commissioner, City Mar- shal, Town Trustee; married JMargaret Anderson, August, 1832; one child. Jolmslon J. R. merchant ; 5th av, bet 17th and ISth sts ; dem ; from Pennsylvania. Johnston J.W. salesman ; 5th av, bet 17th and 18th sts; dem; Prcsb; born Illinois. Johnston Thos. Town Clerk; 2d av; I'ep. Johnston T. A. shoemaker; 541 15th st; re]); Presb; from Maryland. Johnston AVm. engineer; 17th st, s of 7th av; rep. Johnston Wm. A. 2d av, bet 15th and 16th sts ; rep ; Presb. Johnston AVm. M. engineer; 2909 5th av; rep ; from Scotland. Jones Burton, brakcman ; 2713 6th av. Jones Daniel J. laborer; 2939 5tli av; rep; Presb; from Wales. Jones Mrs. Eliza, gardening; Bapt; from Philadelphia. Jones Geo. carpenter; 2717 ■6th av; dem; from Sweden. Jones J. T. wagon-maker; 24th st; dem; from Wales. " ' Jones Jno. laborer ; hth av, bet 3d and 4th sts ; rep; from Iowa. Jones Milton, part prop. Argus; 23d st and 7th av; dem; from Ohio. Jones R. S. bricklayer; 618 9th st; dem; j\Ietli ; from New York. Jones Samuel, brush-maker; 9th st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; rep ; from New York. Jordan W. H. agent; bds 4th av. Joseph Chas. laborer; 810 7th av; dem. JITI>GE W. H. Superintendent and Secretary of Rock Island Gas Co.; office cor 17th st and l.st av; residence 1300 3d av; born in St. Charles, Mo., Aug. 30, 1844; came to this Co. in 1877; "Dem'; was previous to coming here Supt. Carondelet Gas Works, South St. Louis ; also Atchi- son Gas Co., Kan ; married Lizzie J. Sig- erson, Dec. 1, 1870. JITERCtJEXS C. Painter; residence 5th av, bet 21st and 22d sts ; born in Germany, Feb. 26, 1851; came to this Co. in 1873; Dem ; Luth ; all kinds of painting done to order; makes a specialty of Sign Fainting and House Graining; married Louise Boehmke, May 15, 1874 ; one child. 288 BIOGRAPHiCAX, DIRECTORY OP* June Reubcu, laborer ; dera. Junge Julius, saloon; 1819 2d av; Prussia. Justin R. W. yard-master; 2412 Gth av; dem; from Connecticut. KAHLKE J. J. 4tli avand 2d st; rep; liapt. Kahlke Wm. J. book-keeper; 1st av; rep; Eapt. Kaiii Godfrey, laborer; 712 7tli av; rep; Lutli ; from Germany. Kaiser Wm. laborer; 515 2d st; dem; Luth; from Germany. Kale Mrs. Mary, 700 2d av. Kane Ed. laborer ; Gth av, bet 12th and 13tli sts; dem; Catli ; from Ireland. Kane Jas. laborer ; 22d st ; Cath ; Ireland. Kane Levi, supt. cotton mill, Milan; Presb; from Massachusetts. Kane M. 1013 3d av; ind ; Cath; Ireland. Karucy Jno. laborer; 725 15th st; Cath; from Ireland. Katins: Edward, laborer; 4th av, bet 10th and llthsts. Kaupke F. H. traveler; 1218 3d av. Kauffman J. H. manufacturer ; 9th st ; rep ; Meth; from Pennsylvania. Key Wm. shoemaker; 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts; rep; from German. KEATOK S. J. Lumber Dealer; resi- dence cor 2od stand 2d av; born in Hoiies- dale, Penn. Keeley Edward, clerk ; cor 4th av and 12th st ; dem ; Cath . Keeley Jno. engineer; cor 4th av and 12tb st ; dem ; Cath. KEI.I.ER GTAh M.. M. I>. Physi- cian; residence llGl 3d av; born in Penn., Majr 14, 1842; came to this Co. in 1857; Pep; Presb; owns 80 acres, value $5,000; married Mary E. Boyer, Jan. 21, 1871 ; one child; graduated in medicine at Iowa State University, class of 1873-4; two years in army hospital. Kellerstrass F. W. wholesale grocer; 1811 2tl av ' Meth ; from Germany. Kelley David, 1110 3d av; Presb. Kelley Edward, laborer; 114 16th st; dem; Catb ; from Ireland. Kellev Jas. laborer; 22d st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Kelly Ed. laborer; 2109 3d av. Kelly Geo. laborer; 417 22d st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. KEIil.Y .TAMES, Dealer in Boots and Slioes; residence 918 3d av; born in Ireland, Jan. 12, bS35; came to this Co. in 1850; Pep; Presb; is memlter of the firm of Kelly & Ueticker ; married Rebecca Ash., May 20, 1859 ; four children. Kelly Joseph J. switchman; 29th st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Kelly J. S. ; from New York. Kelly Patrick, fireman ; cor 4th av and 25th st ; Cath ; from Ireland. K(*lly Patrick, porter ; Harper House. Kelly Washington, fireman; 2d av. Keml)le S. S. principal schools; 4th av, bet 10th and 11th sts; rep; Bapt. Kendall R. D. 4th av ; rep ; Meth ; New York. Kendall T. F. carpenter; 409 2d st; rep; Adv; from New York. Kendell Benj. painter; cor 6th av and 22d st ; rep ; from Germany. Kennedy Jas. carpenter ; 6th av, bet 24th and 25th sts; dem; Cath; frcmi Ireland. Kennedy Jas. laborer; 230 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Kenned}' Patrick, bricklayer; 6tli av, bet 24tli and 25th sts; dem; Cath; from Irel'd. Kennedy Thos. laborer; 22d st, bet 5th and Gth avs; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Kennedy Wm. harness-maker; 512 21st st; from Ireland. KEX^VOltTHA" & KEAR1>S- JiEY, Attorneys; J. M. Beardsley, J. T. Kenworthy ; ofilce. Masonic Temple, cor 18tli st and 2d av; residence old Gth av, head of 22d st. Keosager Geo. car driver; 5th av, e of 30tli st ; dem ; Catli ; from France. Kernes Wm. brick-maker; 5th av, e of 30th st ; dem ; from Iowa. Kerr Jos. H. pattern-maker ; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem; from Mar\dand. Kerr W. J. livery; 2d av; dem; from Penn. Kerser Jacob, 1620 3d av; rep. Kcrser T. B. 1620 3d av. Keyes Henry, plasterer; 2610 3d av; Illinois. KIEMHV Jj. Dry Goods Mercliant; residence 1719 2d av; born in Germanv, Oct. 24, 1831; came to this Co. in 1854; 'is proprietor of Rock Island Knitting Works. Killman David, stone-cutter; 2dav; rep. Kimljall B. II.; dem; from New Hampshire. Kimball liobt. laborer; 91G 8th av; dem; Cath; from Germany. Kinfick 'i'hos. laborer; 2G07 5th av; Cath; from Ireland. King Cyrus II. clerk; 431 14th st; rep; born Illinois. King Eliza, weaver; 5th av, bet lltli and 15th sts; Cong; born Illinois. King Israel, drayman; 7th av, bet 14th and 15tii sts; dem; from Germany. King Jno. A. brewer; cor 3d av and 4th st. King Jos. br(;wer; cor 3d av and 4tli st. King Peter, engineer; atli av, e of 30tli st; rep; from Penn. King Robert, laborer; dem; Prot; Mass. KOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP, 289 King Will. M. carpenter; rep; Chris; born Illinois. Kiuner Henry, plasterer; 436 lltli st; rep; born Illinois. Kiuner Malinda, housekeeper; 1310 5th av; Meth ; from France. Kinuer Martin, painter; 1316 5tli av; dem; born Illinois. Kinney Darius F. gardener; rep; Metli ; from Virginia. Kinney Jas. laborer; 1506 6tli av; dem; Catli ; from Ireland. Kinney Michael, stone-cutter; 2110 5th av; dem ; Cath ; trom Ireland. Kinsky C. M. stone-cutter ; 6th av, bet 25th and 20th sts; from New York. Kirlv Albert, harness-maker; 2117 5th av; rep; Chris. Kirkpatrick Mrs. Elizabeth, 1111 3d av; Bapt. Kiskadden Juo. laljorer; rep; Presb. Kjallbarg Jno. laborer; 22d st, bet 5tli and Otli avs; rep; Luth; trom Sweden. Kleniau H. C. 4tli av, bet 19th and 20th sts. Klemen C. W. clerk ; 213 21st st; C4eriiiany. Klcyla Jerome, glass-flattener; 710 2d av; rep. Kleyla Juo. 710 2d av ; rep ; Germany. Kline Frank, laborer; 2705 7th av; dem; Catli ; from Germany. Knickerbocker A. E. bar-tender; 1421 4th av; dem. Knight Robt. laborer ; 5th av, bet 27th and 28th sts; Epis; from Ireland. Knott L. S. dealer iu implements; rep; Meth ; from Penn. Knowlton Wm. 4th av, bet 20th and 21st sts. K^'^OX C 15. Uaidertaker; residence cor 20th si ami 4th av; born iu Hampden Co., Mass., June 27, 1818; came to this Co. in 1841 ; liep ; Meth ; married Mary Gorham, June !), 1839 ; lias four children. Knox Sam. undertaker; 4th av; rep; born Illinois. Kock Anthony, butcher ; cor 3d av and 9lh st. Kock Frederieh, carpenter; 1208 4th av; Presb ; from Germany. Kock Jno. 4tli av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; Ind. Kock M. 902 3d av. Koerber Mrs. Christiana, saloon; 1917 2d av ; from Germany. Koehler Emil, 8000 3d av; rep; Germany. Koehler Robt. saloon; lltli st, bt?t Otli and 7th avs; rep; from Germany. Kohlmeyer Chas. shoemaker; 1.507 Cthav; dem ; Catli ; from Germany. Kohn E. cor 6th av and lOtli st ; dem ; from Germany. Kohn E. I), wholesale li([uor dealer; 18th st, bet 7th and 8th avs ; from Germany. Kohu Louis, 1414 3d av; from Wisconsin. Kohn Max, 1414 3d av; dem ; from Wis. Kolls Chas. sliip-carpenter ; 012 9tli st; from Germany. Kopp Adam F. 3d av. Korppen Fredk. confectioner; 5th av, bet 29th and 30tli sts ; from Germany. Kothe Chas. teacher; 7tli av, bet 12tli and 13th sts ; from Germany. Kouith AVm. wagon-maker; 723 10th st; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. Kracke D. F. saloon ; 1st av, bet 19tli and 20th sts; rep; Luth; from Germany. Kraemer J. P. weaver; 519 19tli st. Kramer Lawrence, i)ressman ; 15th st, bet 8th and 9th avs; dem; from Germany. Kranner F. carpet-weaver; 741 15th st. l4.lt filvli E. Dealer in Confectionery; residence cor of 3d av and 18th st; born in Germany, on the 5tli of March, 1832; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; has held the office of Supervisor four years; is also (4]-and Treasurer of Workmen; married Elizabeth Scaber, Marcli, 1850; has six children. Krell Fred, bds 1800 3d av. Krell Fred. book-Iieeper ; 1714 2d av; rep; from Virginia. Kroeger Hartwig, laborer; 2020 8th av; dem ; from Germany. Ki'oeger Henry, grocer ; cor 4tli av and 24th st; from Germany. Kroger Will, laborer; 10th av, bet 10th and lltli sts; Luth; from Germany. Krug Gotleb, cooper; 3119 5th av; rep; Luth ; from Germany. Kriise August, shoemaker; 9th st, bet 3d and 4tli avs ; from Germany. Kucher August, teamster; 811 14th st; dem; from Germany. KlTKHIi CARE., Attorney; otfice on 2d av, l)et 17tli and 18tli sts; Box 1252; Ijoru in Germany. Jan. 3, 1847 ; caine to this country in 1871; Deni; Mr. Kuehl si^eaks German, English and French. Kulp Jno. laborer; 7th av; dem; Catli; from Germany. Kunzman Michael, tailor; 632 12th st; from Germany. Kurz Conrad, carpenter ; rej) ; Luth ; from Germany. Kyte Theodore, carpenter; Sec. 3; rep; Meth ; from N. Y. LAFFER D. C. 8tli st, bet 8d and 4th avs ; rep ; Uuiv ; from Ohio. Latferty Wm. sawyer; 423 19tli st; Cath; from Ireland. Latlin R. W. collector; 1713 2d av ; rep. Laga Nicholas, laborer; 534 21st st; rep; Luth ; trom Germany. 290 BIOGKArillCAL DIRECTOKY OF Lagan Henry, laborer; 728 24th at; rep; from Germany. Lahe Wm. laborer; (Jtli av, bet2.jth and 2Gth sts; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Lahitfjuo. brick-layer; 2524 5th av; rep; Cath; from Ireland. Laland Peter, bds 5th s(, bet 3d (and 4th av.s. Lambert A. H. ice dealer; 29th st; rep; from Mass. Lambert Jno. blacksmith; 6th av, bet 25th and 2()th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Lamont A. book-keeper ; Harper House. Lamont G. steamboat agent; 3d av; dem. Langdell Geo. blacksmith; 2d av; dem; from England. Langdell Thos. blacksmith; 421 19th st; dem ; from England. Langdon Cassius, laborer; 7th av, bet 27th and 28th sts; from Michigan. Lane Jas. laborer ; 700 3d st ; rep ; Bapt. Laney H. M. minister; 510 19th st; rep; Meth; from Penu. Lauy H. M. laborer; 213 21st st; Norway. Lauglet Wm. fireman ; 5th av, bet 29th and 30lh sts ; from Iowa. Langley J. H. agent; 2d av; rep; Epis. Lannan Mathew, blacksmith ; 1st av. Larkin Clias. J. stone-cutter; 544 24th st; dem ; Cath ; from New York. Larkin Jas. moulder; 3d av, bet 25th and 2Gth sts. Larkin Michael, blacksmith; 544 24th st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Larvearman Jno. cooper; 2204 0th av; from Germany. Lathringer Mrs. S. M. 4th av, bet 23d and 24th sts. Lavell Timothy, laborer; 2d av, e of 22d st; Cath; from Ireland. Laviu Jno. section boss ; 220 23d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Lawes A. J. roofer; 2012 Olh av; dem; from Kentucky. Lawliead D. E. cari>enter; 121 7thav; dem; Meth; from Ohio. Lawhead J. W. Otli av, bet 13tli and 14tli sts; dem; from Ohio. Lawhead Leroy, engineer; 1521 Olli av ; dem ; born Illinois. Lawler II. P. moulder; 11th st, bet 8t!i and 9tb avs; from New York. I.AAVHF.XC'K ii. W\ Ilonueopathic; Physician; oilice 18th st, bet l.st and 2d avs; b(n-n in Tioga Co., N. Y., Dec. 3, 1849; came to tl'iis Co. in 1873; Epis; graduated, in 1H73, at the New York lloma'0])at]iic ("ollege; s])ent one year in Ai'hthalmic Hospital; was two years at Cornell University, N. Y. Lawson Lewis, teamster; 4th av; rep; from Sweden. Lazare Ed. confectioner ; 529 20th st ; rep ; from Germany. Leary Mrs. Anna S. widow; 555 23d st; Cath; from Ireland. Leary J. W. fireman ; 555 23d st; Cath ; from New York. Leas J. Silas, mnfr. of machinery; 29th st; rep ; from Penn. Leavitt F. B. conductor ; 723 20th st ; rep ; born Illinois. Lee Christoi)her, laborer; 734 15th st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Lee Luke, engineer; 2d av; rep. Lee Michael, laborer; 226 22d st; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Lee Michael, porter; Rock Island House. Lee Milo, cor 15th st and 1st av. Lee Owen, laborer; 20th st, bet 5tli and (itii avs ; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Lee Patrick, painter ; Sec. 2 ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Leese Daniel, musician ; 1126 3d av; Lib; from Penu. Leflier Christian , saloon ; 4th av and 4th st Lelmer Geo. butcher; 1817 2d av; Germany. Lehnerer Geo. butcher; 1035 lOtli av; dem; from Germany. Leigh ton Tiios. teacher of music; cor 4th av and 6th st ; rep. Lemfin L. 26th st. Lemon T. carpenter ; 2524 5th av ; rep ; from C;mada. LeMont Alex, steamboat captain; 1913 0th av ; dem ; from Vermont. Leiniahan John, saloon; 420 9th st; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Leonard Michael, laborer; 22d st, bet 5th and 0th avs ; dem ; Catli ; from Ireland. Lessley John, conductor; 25U0 5th av; dem; from Penn. Letters Henry, clerk; 15th st, bet 8th and 9th avs; from Oliio. Letting Andrew, mason ; dem ; from (4er. Levi J. 4th av, bet 13th and 14th sts; dem; from Germany. Levy Jos. merclnmt; 410 15tii st; dem ; from Germany. Lewis Henry, carpenter; 1125 lOtli av; dem. Lewis Jos. painter; 8th av, bet 9lli and Kith sts ; rep ; from Wales. Lidders Henry, laborer; 9th a\- and 14 st; dem ; from Germany. Lidders James, fireman; 5th av, liet 14tli and 15th sts; dem; born Illinois. Lidders Wm. clerk ; 17th st, s of 7t]i av; dem ; born Illinois. Linburg Chris, laborer; 2d av, bet 21st and 22d sts ; from Germany. flU^mM^ i./fe^/^0-"' TAYLOR RIDGE BOOK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 293 Liuahan John, saloon ; deiu ; Cath ; Ireland. Linders Henry J. dem. Lindrud Edward, laborer ; 2619 8tli av ; dem ; Meth ; from Norway. Liueuberg Henry, salesman; 711 15th st; from Germany. Lines G. M. barber; 51G 21st st; dem ; N. Y. Lingrin John, laborer; 622 8th st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Linstead A. laborer ; 429 10th st ; Luth ; from Sweden. Litt August H. clerk; 19th st; from Ger. Littig Andrew, mason ; 604 15th st ; dem ; Cath ; born Illinois. Littig John, Sr. 600 15th st; dem; Cath; from France. Littig John, Jr. mason; 600 15th st; dem; Cath ; born Illinois. Littig Nicholas, mason; 16th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; dem ; from France. Lloyd John, stone cutter ; 2404 6th av ; rep ; Epis ; from England. Lloyd L. C. stock raiser ; dem ; Lib ; born Mercer Co. Lloyd Richard, stone cutter; 214 23d st; from England. Loeb Abr. merchant ; 18tli st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; dem ; from Germany. Logan Jas. laborer; 4th av, bet 19th and 20th sts. Logy Amos, laborer; 3321 7th av; rep; from Germany. Long Chas. J. boot store ; 742 15th st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Long John, farmer ; Sec. 11 ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Longmark Henry, teamster ; 7th av and 10th St. Longwell G. engineer; 7th av; dem. Loosley Geo. M. ticket agent; 2528 6th av; rep ; Presb ; from England. Lorimer Geo. H. salesman; Harper House. Losser Albert, carpenter ; 4th av. Louis Jas. wagon maker ; 5th av, e of Swede College ; Luth ; from Sweden. Low Eph. M. tailor ; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th avs. Low Jno. E. book-keeper ; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; rep ; Ind. Lowe Jno. E. bricklayer ; 8th av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; from Maryland. Lowe Rev. W. W., Sr. retired minister; 8th av, bet 13th and 14th st; Meth; from Md. Lowe W. W., Jr. engineer ; 8th av, bet 13tli and 14th sts; born Illinois. Lowry F. D. clerk ; bds Taylor House. Lowery H. J. pork packer ; Harper House. Lowry Moses, blacksmith ; dem. Lucas Frank, miller ; 4th av, bet 22d and 23d sts ; dem ; Lib. Ludolph F. saddler ; 3d av, bet 17th and 18th sts ; rep. Luker Geo. M. printer i>9th av, bet 19th and 20th st ; dem ; from Kentucky. Lump Henry, merchant; cor 3d av and 12th st ; dem ; Presb ; from Germany. L.U:NDY W. H. Commission Store; residence, cor 3d av and 16th st; born Du- page Co., 111., May 7th, 1848; came to this Co. in 1868; Dem'; married, Oct. 15, 1869, Julia C. Elton ; has one child ; is member of City Council. Luthey John, laborer; dem; Luth; from Switzerland. Lutt August, liquor merchant; 19th st, l)ct 5th and 6th avs. Lyman Chas. clerk ; 709 23d st ; rep ; 13apt ; from Mass. Lynch H. laborer; 1107 8d av; dem; Cath. Lynch Philip, stone cutter; 214 23d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. IiY:SfDE COR^EI^IITS, Banker; residence, cor 16th st and 3d av ; born in Orange Co.,Vermout, March 6, 1825; came to this Co. in 1859. IvYO:N' WM.H. Laborer; Sec. 2; born in Lowell, Wis., July 2, 1859; came to this Co. in 1865 ; Meth ; owns house and lot, 0^ acre) valued at $1,000; son of George aod Angelina; his mother was daughter of William L. and Anna L. Richer, of Ren- saleer Co., N. Y. McBRIDE GEO. W. fireman; 11th st; bet 7th and 8th avs ; rep. McCabe Barney, laborer ; 614 10th st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. McCABE J. W, Furnishing Goods; residence, 1124 4th av; born in Delaware Co., N. Y., Jan. 6, 1842; came to this Co. in 1871 ; Rep ; Presb ; married April 15, 1874; Emily N. Beldeu of Mass.; has one child. McCann Jas. laborer; 5th av,"eof 30th st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. MeCaun Michael, laborer; 423 12tli st; rep; Cath ; from Ireland. McCarkindale Julia, millinery. McCartney John, laborer ; 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. McCarthy John, mason ; 6th st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. McCarthy M. mason ; 16th st, bet 3d and 4th avs ; dem ; Cath. McCarty Michael, laborer ; Sec. 2 ; dem ; Cath McCarthy Michael, gardener; dem; Cath; from Ireland. McCaw Tamar S. 427 3d st; from Ohio. McCloud A. teamster ; 719 4th st ; rep ; Meth ; from Scotland. McClune Wm. saw filer; 313 21st st. McConchie Robt. laborer; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th sts ; rep ; Presb ; from Scotland. 294 BIOGKAPHICAL DIKECTOEY OF McConncll C. C. leather merchant; 0th av and 24th st ; rep ; Presb ; from Ohio. McConnell J. C. saddlery ; 20th st ; dem ; Presb. McConnell J. C. Avholesalc saddlery hard- ware; 718 20th st; rep; Presb; from Ohio. McConnell J. M. hide dealer; l«23i^ 2d av; rep ; from N. Y. McConnell O. C. saddlery; 24tli st; dem; Presb. McCullough David, candle maker. McCune John, bookstoi-e ; 125 16th st ; rep ; Meth; from Ohio. McCuth Dennis, laborer ; 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. McDale Mrs. L. 1712 3d av. McDannell S. D. artist; 53G 20th st; Ohio. McDannell U. S. artist; 536 20tli st; rep; born 111. McDerciih Henry, laborer; 2d av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. McDale E. J. brakeman ; e of Swede College, s of R. R. ; rep ; born Illinois. McDinsworth Mrs. 1st st. McDonald, laborer; 24th st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. McDonald H. A. J. grocer; cor 4th av and 23d st ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. McDonald S. P. grocer ; rep ; born Illinois. McDonald Sam'l, clerk ; cor 4tli av and 23d st ; rep ; Presb. McDonnell D. S. painter ; 20th st ; rep. McDonnell JN. S. painter; 20th st; rep; 111. McElhcrne Jos. surveyor; 4th av; dem; Cuth ; from Ireland. OTeKI.HKR^fE P. T. Attorney; resi- dence 20th st; born in Canada, Jan. 19, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1866 ; Dem ; mem- ber of firm of McElherne & O'Mara; was City Attorney two years ; married Maiy E. Byrnes April 24, 1870 ; has three children. McElroy Jas. saloon; 2532 5th av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. McFarland Robt. stone-cutter ; 2522 Gth av ; rep ; from Scotland. McGee Mrs. Bridget, housekeeper; 52!) 21st st ; Cath ; from Ireland. McGee Robt. J. stone-cutter; 529 21st st; dem ; Cath ; from New Jersey. McGill Patrick, laborer ; 2d av. McGinley Jno. laborer; 2607 5th av; dem; Cath; from Ireland. McGinty Jas. laborer; 114 16th st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. McGuin Wm. stone-cutter; 430 14th st; dem ; Cath; from Ireland. McHugh Patrick, laborer; 3d av and 21st st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Mcintosh Clark C. laborer; 2d av and Itlh st ; rep. McKay Colviu; rep; Ind; from New York. McKee Henry, hostler ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; dem. McKee J. physician ; 535 20th st ; rep ; Presb ; from Virginia. McKiddcn J. F. express agent ; 1827 Gth av ; dem ; from Pennsylvania. McKinney David, laborer ; 5th av, e of 80th st; rep; Cath; born Illinois. McKinney Dennis, blacksmith ; 5th av, e of 30tli st; rcp; Cath; from Ireland. McKinstry Mrs. E. housekeejier ; 7th av, bet 14tli and 15th sts; Bapt; from Penn. McKissick Geo. machinist; 3d av, bet 11th and 12th sts. McKissick Jas. 3d av, bet 11th and 12tli sts. McLochlan Robt., Sr., laborer; 6th av, bet 25th and 2Gth sts ; Presb ; from Scotland. McLochlan Robt., Jr., laborer; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th sts ; Bapt ; from Scotland. Mc]\Iahon Jno. laborer; 2d st and Gth av; dem; Cath; from Ireland. McMahon Jno. saloon; 2308 2d av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. McMahon Michael, laborer; 114 16th st; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. McMahon O. P. river captain ; 4th av. McMahon Peter, teamster ; 22d st ; dem ; Cath; from Ireland. McMahon Simon, laborer; 220 22d st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. McMaster S. W. retired ; 2856 5th av ; rep ; from New York. McNeal Chas. D. plumber; cor 3d av and 12th st; rep; born Illinois. McNeil Quincy, lawyer; Sec. 15; rep; Presb ; from Indiana. McNulty Thos. fireman; 6th av, bet 12th and • 13th sts ; dem ; Cath ; Irom New York. INIcParlin Miss Kate, cor 4th av and 21st st. McPheran II. lawyer ; Harper House. McQuade Barney, porter ; Harper House. McQuaide Jas. laborer ; 2404 5th av ; Ire. Macormick N. laborer; 6th st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Maddison J. R. 22d st, bet Gth and 7th avs ; rep ; from Missouri. Maddison Spencer, clerk ; 110)^^ 17th st; rep; born Illinois. Magill W. T. 715 20th st; rep; Meth; Penn. Magnin Patrick, shoemaker ; 4th av, bet 15th andlGthsts; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Maguire Jas. laborer; (Uh av, bet 12th and 13th sts; dem; Cath; from Massachusetts. Maguire Wm. laborer ; 2 5th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Mahana Jas. laborer; 2707 7th av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Mahar Dennis, laborer; 212 22d st; dem ; Cath; from Irelanil. KOCK ISLxiND CITY AND TOWNSFIll'. 295 Miihouey Jas. V. freiglit agent ; 3cT av. Maier Miuehart, laborer ; 707 4th st ; Catli ; from Germany. Maier Victor, hostler; 3032 5lh av; from Switzerland. Maloney Mrs. M. housekeeper; 2512 5th av; Cath ; from Ireland. Malta August, tailor ; 8tli av, bet 7th and 8th sts; rep; from Germany. Mangelsdorf Rev. Ernest, minister; 23d st, bet (ith and 7th avs ; Luth ; from Germany. MA^rSILL. RICH AR1>, was born in England, Aug. 15, 1838 ; came to this Co. in 1848, and has been principally engaged in the coal trade ever since ; but having an investigating mind, he turned his atten- tion to science, in which he has been a faithful student for the last 35 years. The study of Planetary Meteorology has en- gaged much of his time, and his familiari- ty with the subject, and the correctness of his predictions, show that he is truly en- titled to be called a planetary scholar. He has written several works, which although new in theory, have elicited much atten- tion from the scholars and press of our country. Mr. Mansill has made several trips to Europe, one in 1857, to visit friends in his native country. His second visit was in 1867. to attend the Paris Exposi- tion, and to make inquiries in regard to science. On his third visit, from the spring of 1870 to the autumn of 1871, he spent much of his time in scientific ex- periments. While there, he constructed his original chart on Planetary Meteorol- ogy, which he has matured into liis present one, that may be found in Mansill's Alma- nac of Planetary Meteorology, which all should examine. He is thoroughly ac- quainted with his subjects, and can readily communicate them toothers; has one sou, Thomas, born Oct. I), 1853 ; wife died Nov. 16, 1860. Mansill Thos. commission merchant ; dem ; Lib. Maranda Jacob, laborer; 3711 8th av; dem; Luth; from Prussia. Marcy Leonard, j^eddler; 11th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; dem; from Vermont. Maroney Mrs. B. 2121 3d av. Maroney Ed. painter; 5th av, bet 14th and 15tli sts ; dem ; from New York. Marri Nicholas, laborer; 13th st, bet 2d and 3d avs. Marschall A. merchant tailor; 14th st and 8th av; from Germany. Marschall Stephen, tailor; 8tli av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; from Germany. Marshall lienry, laborer; 3d av; rep; Ky. Marshall Mrs. Lucretia, housekeeper; 713 15th st ; Meth. Martins Chas. laborer ; 6th st, bet 8th and 9th avs; from Germany. Martin C. A. mail agent; 1416 0th av; rep; Meth ; from New York. Martain Ed. carjDenter ; 1330 5tli av ; rep ; Il- linois. Mary Jos. wholesale crockery ; 1808 7th av ; rep ; from Germany. Maskrey II. B. stone-cutter ; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; dem; Meth; from England. Mathews Juo. AV. 1st av; rep; from Ohio. Matt Jno. laborer; 313 31st st; Switzerland. Matteson Spencer, clerk; 846 I'Jth st; rep; born Illinois. Mattausch Edward, stock dealer ; dem ; Ind ; from Bohemia. Maucker Adam, laborer; 417 13th st; dem; Cath ; from Pennsylvania. Maucker Frank, blacksmith; 417 12th st; dem; Cath; from Ohio. Maucker Jas. blacksmith ; 417 13th st ; dem ; Cath; from Ohio. May A. glassware; 16th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; dem; from Germany. May Jos. glassware ; 18th st and 6th av ; rep ; from Germany. May Louis, glassware ; 4th av, bet 10th and 11th sts; rep; from Germany. Mayelsdorf Chas. engineer; 2633 7tli av; Luth ; from GermanJ^ Mayer Jno. ui'f'r of boots; 2d av; dem. Mazcl Herman, laborer; 306 'M av. Mazel Philip. Mead Edwin, blacksmith. Mead G. H., Harper House. Meehan Jno., gasfitter; dem; Cath; born Ills. Meese Louis, clerk; 1801 3d av; rep; from Md. Mehan Owen, coachman; Harper House. Meier Wendel, brewer; 605 13th st; dem; Cath; from Germany. Meis Nicholas, cooper; 213 21st st; from Germany. Menan Condy, laborer; 2526 6th av; Cath; from Ireland. Menan Francis, laborer; 2536 6th av; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Mennicke Rev. C. A. minister; 5th av and 30th st ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Merrill Lucien, undertaker; 3d av. Merrill M. D. land agent; 17th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; rep ; Meth ; from Maine. Merrill W. painter. MERTZ XICHOI^AS, Proprietor of Union Bakery; ofllce and residence cor 31st st and 5th av ; born in Germany, Aug. 10, 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1871 ; Dem ; bakes all kinds of nice delicacies, bread, &c. ; married Anna Kahl, May 10, 1876. Messick John, jeweler; Harper House. Metzgar C. L. lime, &c. ; Harper House. 296 BIOGKArHICAI. DIKECTOKY OF Meyer Robt. ])low litter ; 14th st, bet 5tli and 6th avs ; from Prussia. Meyer Sebastian, laborer; 8th av; bet 9th and 10th sts ; dem ; from Germany. Meyser Jolin, Jr. stone mason ; 1912 5tli av ; dem; from France. Middleburg H. yardman ; cor 4th av and 23d St. Middleham Mrs. Helen, nurse; 525 21st st; Epis ; from England. Miers John, shoemaker ; 2208 2d av ; from Germany. Milan John, blacksmith; 1810 3d av. Miller Augustus, painter ; dem. Miller Chas. laborer ; 6th st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; from Germany. Miller Chas. L. coachman ; 5th av, bet 27th and 28th sts; Luth; from Sweden. Miller Geo. harness maker; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Miller Gottleib, mason ; 6th st ; from Ger. Miller Gus. paper hanger ; 734 15th st ; dem ; Cath; from Spain. Miller Jacob, laborer ; rep ; Ind ; Germany. Miller Jacob, butcher. Miller J. T. livery; 3d av; rep; from Penn. Miller John, laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; born Illinois. Miller Mrs. Kate, housekeeper ; 5tli av, e of 30th st ; Luth ; from Germany. Miller Peter, bartender ; 3022 5th av ; from Germany. Miller Philip, 4th av, bet 22d and 23d sts; rep ; born Illinois. Miller Wm. laborer ; 1410 6th av ; rep ; from Germany. Mills J. R. book-keeper; 16th st; rep; from Pennsylvania. Mills Jos. retired 713 27th st; rep; Meth; from England. mri^s' MUTTON a. Dry Goods; residence, 19th av, bet 17th and 20th sts; born in Mercer Co., Penn., Aug. 23, 1848; came to this Co. in 1869 ; Rep ; married Bertha F. Woodward, Oct. 21, 1875; has one child, Lucian Ross. Mills Sanford, printer; 802 20th st; dem. Mills Sanford S. editor; dem; born Illinois. Mitchell Geo. foreman ; 24tli st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; deni ; from N. Y. Mitchell H. L. merchant; 5th av and 23d st; rej) ; Presb ; from Maine. Mitchell IT. B. carpenter; rep; from Verm't. MlTCIIFMi IIKNUY I.KF, Dry Goods; resick'nce, cor 23d st and5tliav; born in York Co., Maine, August 2, 1833; came to this Co. in 1873; Rep; Cong; mar- ried Martha W. Bradlnuy, in 1861; has one child. lIITCIIF/fiTi 1\ li. Banker; residence, cor 2d av and 12tk st; ))orn in York Co., Maine, Oct. 1813; came to this Co. in 1856; Mr. Mitchell has been engaged in his pres- ent business since living in Rock Island Co. ; he was President of the first Board of Water Commissioners ; his wife was Miss Kate Hall, of N. H. ; has five children. Mitchell Philip, notary public; Sdav; rep; born Illinois. Mitsch Christ. 25th st ; dem ; from Germany. Mitsch Philip, 3d av, bet 17th and 18th sts. Mixter Frank, book-keeper ; 23d st and 8th av ; rep ; Cong ; born Illinois. Mixter Geo. retired ; 23d st and 8th av ; rep ; Cong ; from Massachusetts. Moeller F. teacher ; 5th av ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Moeller Henry, tinner; 4th av, bet 19th and 20tli sts ; from Germany. Moeller Henry, tailor; 313 21st st; Germany. Molil George, stone cutter ; 517 23d st ; rep ; from Germany. Montgomeiy James, merchant ; Rock Island House; rep. Montgomery James, laborer ; 4th av. Montgomery John, bricklayer ; 421 12th st ; rep ; Epis ; from Ireland. MONTGOMERY J. M. Hardware; member of the firm of Stewart & Mont- gomery ; bds at Rock Island House ; born in Montour Co., Penn., Jan. 8, 1842; came to this Co. in 1843; Rep; the present firm have been doing a general wholesale and retail trade for the past four years ; also keep Belting, Coal Miners' Supplies, and Wagon Makers' Material. Moore Frank, 826 3d av. Moore Gilpin, prop'r plow works; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; Friend. Moore Henry, salesman ; dem ; from Wis. Moore Jas. M. 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts. Moore John, farmer; Sec. 12; rep; Meth; from Indiana. Mooney John R. express messenger ; Harper House. Moore Peter, laborer; 11th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; rep; from N. J. Moran John, engineer; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Moran Patrick, laborer; 34th st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. MORK I>. F. Lumber Manufacturer and Dealer ; residence, 33d st ; born in Del- aware Co., N. Y., Dec. 26, 1839; came to this Co. in 1872 ; Rep ; Presb ; Mr. More gives a portion of his time to evangelistic work ; married Mrs. Sarah H. Teni)roeek, Oct. 10, 1867; lias three children; Wm. C, Charles C. and Kate L. Morehouse P. A. engineer; 5tli av; e of 30tli st ; rep ; from Ohio. Morgnev Chas. baker; 419 6th st; rep; from Missouri. EOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP, 297 Morgan Jolm, moulder ; 26th st, bet 5tli and 6th avs ; from Peuu. Morgan Seth, collector ; 2104 3d av ; Meth ; from Ohio. Morris Chas. laborer ; dem ; Ind ; from Ohio. Morris Wm. laborer; 4th av; from Penn. Morrison Wm. laborer; 810 3d av; dem. Morrow Wm. J. gardener ; 5th av, bet ITtli and 18th sts; dem; Presb; from Ireland. Moseufelder Eli. Mosenfelder Julius, grocer; 1530 0th av; dem ; from Penn. Mosher Alphouzo; laborer; 5th av; rep; from New York. Motley Sam. servant ; 7th av and 18th st ; rep ; Bapt ; from Teun. Mott J. Z. 20th St. Mott Sanford, conductor ; dem. Motzell John, agent; 420 5th st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Mougen Clements, laborer ; 1417 6th av ; dem ; Catli; from France. Mueller John G. Hotel; 213 21st st; from Germany. Mulock Julius, liquors; 1913 2d av; from Germany. Mulgueen John, saloon ; 2201 3d av ; from Germany. Mulgueen Michael, laborer; 3d av; dem; Cath. Muller John H. saloon ; cor 5th av and 10th st; from Germany. Mulligan John, plasterer; 14th st, bet 7tli and 8th avs ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland. Mulligan Patrick, plasterer; 1502 6th av; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Mulligan Thos. bricklayer ; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland Mulvihill Chas. laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Munson B. laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; from Sweden. Murdock Alfred, teamster ; 2d av ; rep ; Cath ; born lUiuois. IHrRDOCK THOMAS, Builder; residence, 2d av, bet 11th and 12th sts; born in the Island of IMalta ; is the present Postmaster of llock Island. Murfield Jas. engineer; BOth st; rep. Murphy Dennis, laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Murphy Jno. wagon-maker ; cor 2d av and 13th st; dem. Murphy M. J. music dealer ; cor 4th av and 23d st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. MURRAY HUGH, Dry Goods; resi- dence 510 2d st; born in Ireland, May 1, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1870 ; Dem ; mar- ried, Jan. 23, 1870, Susan Braniff; has four children. Murray Jas. dyer and scourer ; 17th st ; rep ; from England. Murray Jos. laborer ; 1st st, bet 5th and 6th avs. Murrin Edward, saloon ; cor 4th av and 21st st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Murrin Michael, laborer; 1128 9th av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Murrin Peter, clerk ; cor 3d av and 21st st. Murrin Wm. fireman ; 716 3d st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Murry John, laborer; 7tli av, bet 11th and 12th sts ; rep ; from Ireland. Myers David, 1420 3d av. Myers W. B. salesman ; 1420 3d av. NASON ROBT. A. carpenter; 30th st; rep ; from Maine. Nanghbower Ferdinand, carpenter ; G05 6th st ; from Germany. Naylor S. Y. express messenger; 3d av. Neft'J.M. cigar store; 224 18th st; rep; from Penn. Negus Chas. W. 1229 2d av; dem; born Ills XEGUS ISAAC, Capitalist; residence 1220 2d av ; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Dec. 31, 1799; came to this Co. in 1829; Dem ; his third wife, Jerusha Waldo, died in August, 1874 ; has three children. Negus Wm. 1229 2d av; dem; born Illinois Nelson A. M. laborer ; 23d st, bet 4th and 5th avs ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Nelson E. R. 4th av, bet 8th and 9th sts ; ind ; Meth. Nelson James H. telegraph operator ; dem ; Bapt; from Kentucky. Nelson Jno. shoemaker ; rep ; Sweden. Nelson Jno. laborer ; 801 6th av ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Nelson Jno. laborer ; 421 5th st ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Nelson Maas, saloon ; cor 3d av and 5th st. Nelson S. laborer ; 2524 5th av ; rep ; from Canada. Nepka Fred, grocer ; 530 9th st ; dem ; Bapt ; Prussia. Nepka Jno. gardener; 719 8th av; dem; from Prussia. Nepka Wm. printer ; 824 6th av ; dem ; from Germany. Nequist A. laborer ; 7th st, bet 4th and 5th avs ; rep ; from Sweden. Nequist Andrew ; laborer ; 504 3dst; Luth; from Sweden. Nesbit E. clergyman ; cor 3d av and 11th st. Nevin Wm. laborer; 519 21st st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Newl^erry Chas. photographer ; 420 12th st ; rep ; from New York. Newberry N. W. painter ; 425 8th ^st ; rep ; from New York. 298 BIOGKAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Newcomb Jno. 4tli av, bet 2 1st and 32d sts; Cath ; from Ireland. Newcomb N. 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts ; Catli. Newstrom Jno. laborer; 41B 4tli st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Newton C. H. grocer; 803 20th st; rep; Dis- ciple ; from Vermont. Newton J. W. carpenter ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; from Kentucky. Newton Mrs..R. E. vest-maker; 2521 7th av; Epis ; from Penn. Newton Wm. Craig, carpenter; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep; Meth; from Penu. Nickell Henrj', laborer; 8th av, bet 6th and 7th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Nickell Wm. blacksmith; 8th av, bet Gth and 7th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Tenn. Nichols Isaac, 2d av, bet 19th and 20th sts; ind; from England. Nicholson Chas. W. scrap-iron dealer; 15th st, bet 8th and 9tli avs ; rep ; born Illinois. Nicholson E. J. dealer in scrap-iron ; 738 15th sf; rep; born Illinois. Noe A. 14th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Noetelms Wm. book-keeper; 420 6th st; rep; Luth; from Sweden. I^^OFTSKER JOH^i", Dealer in Stoves and Housefurnishing Goods ; store No. 1730 2d av; residence 20th st; mem- ber of firm of Spencer & Noftsker ; born in Cumberland C;o., Penn., Nov. 20, 1845; came to this Co. in 1867; Rep; Meth; married Caroline M. A-llen, of Green Co., 111., Oct. 17, 1871 ; has three children. Nolt i^idrew, laborer; 705 5th st; dem; Cath; from Germany. Nolt Valentine, 4th av ; from Germany. Nolt Walter, laborer; 425 7th st; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Noonan Mrs. B. boarding-house; 114 16th st; Cath; from Ireland. Noonan Frank, laborer; 7th av, bet 25th and 26llv sts; rep; Cath. Noonan Patrick, laborer; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Noonan Patrick, laborer; 5th av, bet 15th and 16th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Nordstrome Jno. glass-worker; 308 9th st; rep; Meth; from Sweden. Norris Frank, farmer; 620 9th st; rep; Cath ; from New York. Norris Jas. M. 19th st, s of 9th av; rep; from Vermont. Norris AVm., Sr. brick -layer; (120 9th st; rep; Epis; from Englancl. Norris Wm., Jr. brick-layer; 620 9th st; rep; Cath ; from New York. Norris Wm. A. grocer; 19th st, s of 9th av; rep ; from Penn. Norris Wilbur F. clerk; 19th st, s of 9th av; from Penn. Norton Reuben F. car-driver; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; Bapt ; from Maine. Nowliu Patrick, laborer ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Nussbaum Henry, teacher ; 423 6th st ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Nye Freeman, carpenter; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th avs ; dem ; Meth ; from Maine. O'BRIEN BARNEY, laborer; 4th av, bet 10th and 11th sts. O'Brien Brian, 212 22d st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. O'Brien Dennis, brakeman, 4th av,.bet 10th and 11th sts. O'Brien Mrs. Eliza, 4th av, bet lOth and lltli sts; Cath; from Ireland. O'Brien Jas. laborer; 226 22d st;dem; Cath; from Ireland. O'Brien Jno. painter; 4th av, bet lOtli and 11th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. O'Brien Michael, laborer; 725 10th st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. O'Brien M. laborer; 11th st, bet Gth and 7th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. O'Brien Terrence, laborer; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th avs; dem; Cath; from Ireland. O'Connor Mrs. Ann, housekeeper; 721 9th st; Cath; from Penn. O'Connor Dennis, laborer; 2109 3d av; from Ireland. O'Connor P. J. laborer; 16th st, bet 3d and 4tli avs; from Ireland. O'llearn Jas. laborer ; 423 8th st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. O'Haern P. laborer; 418 6th st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. O'Hara Chas. laborer; Cath; from Ireland. O'llara Peter, laborer; 9th st, bet 3d and 4th avs ; Cath ; from Ireland. O'Laughlan Jno. laborer; 6th av, bet 25tli and 26th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland. O'jflARA P. Attorney; member of the firm of McElherne & O'Mara; born in Ireland, in 1848; came to this Co. in 1857; Dem ; Cath ; was in army three years. O'Mara Patrick, lawyer; 226 22dst; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. O'Neil Mrs. Winfred, widow; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; Cath ; from Ireland. «':K:EIL. chas. ^Y, Attorney; born in Portsmouth, N. 11., Feb. 11, 1850; came to this Co. in 1871 ; Rep ; Unitarian ; is Director in Public Library. O'Reily Martin, moulder; 11th st, bet ^8th and 9th avs; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Oberg Dan. laborer; 917 7th av; rep; from Sweden. Oberstaller Leonard, cooper ; dem. EOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 299 Ohlweiler J. soda works, IGtlist; dem; from Genuanj. Ohlweiler Jacob, saloon; 2d av; dem; from Germany. Ohlweiler Jacob, Jr. cigar-maker; 2d av; dem ; from Germany. Ohlweiler Jno. sodamnfr; 415 11th st; dem; from Germany. Ohlweiler V. O. dem ; Presb ; Kentucky. Ohert Wm. laborer; 6lh st, bet 8th and 9lh . avs; dem; Luth ; from Germany. Olliver Jno. G. painter; 213 21st st. OlotF Jno. brick-maker ; Lee st. Olsen Chas. laborer; 2715 6th av; Sweden. Olsen Chris, carpenter; 2618 7th av; rep; from Norway. Olsen Henry, laborer; 421 7th st; rep; from Sweden. Olsen John, laborer ; 2707 8th av ; dem ; from Denmark. Olsen Nelson, painter; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep ; Luth ; trom Swetlen. Olsen Nils, clerk; 2107 5th av; rep; Bapt; from Sweden. OLSEN OLIVER, Attorney and Notary Public; ofHce in Buford's Block; residence 2111 6th av; born in Drannen, Norway, April 2, 1851 ; came to this Co. 1854; Rep; Mr. Olsen speaks Norwegian, Swedish and German. Olsted Gus. laborer; 5th av, e of Swede Col.; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Olson Peter, tailor; 2016 5th av; rep; Bapt; from Sweden. Osborn Chas. M. attorney ; cor 3d av and 15th st; dem; born Illinois. Osborn M! B. Oswald Chas. saw-maker; 2611 6th av; rep; Cath; from Missouri. Oswald John U. drayman; 2611 6th av; dem; Cath; from Switzerland. Oswald Martin, 3d av. Ott Geo. shoemaker; 20th st, s of 9th av; dem ; from Germany. Otto Edward, shoemaker ; 737 15th st ; Luth ; from Germany. Otto Juiius, lal)orer ; 731 15th st ; Luth ; from Germany. Ousenbrook Henry, laborer; 2d st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; from Germany. Ousley Ewing, laborer. Ousley Mrs. R. C. hair ninfr. Overdick Jno. car repairer; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th avs ; rep ; from Gernumy. Owen Albert, glass-blower; 424 6th st; from England. PALMQUIST ANDREW, painter; 415 5th av ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Padden J. 1226 3d av. Page A. M. saloon; 16th st; dem.] Palmer Frank ; 1620 3d av. Palmer Jas. shipping-clerk. Paradon John, painter ; Sec. 2 ; Holland. Parker Jas. carpenter; 6th av, bet 12th and 13th sts ; rep ; from New York. Parkhill Jas. laborer; 817 8th av; Ireland. PARKS JAMES J. Attorney; resi- dence 1100 1st av; born in Rock Island Co., Jan. 10, 1852; Rep; is a member of firm of Gest & Parks ; married Flora Con- way, Sept. 30, 1875 ; one child. PARMEXTER E. E. Attorney at Law ; residence 903 2d av ; born in Rock Island Co., June 24, 1843 ; Rep ; Lib ; mar- ried Oct. 3, 1872, Anna Olotf; she was born in Sweden ; is at the present time State's Attorney of Rock Island Co.; has one child, Frank E. Parsons Geo. H. grocer; cor 4th av and lltli st ; rep ; Bapt. P ARSONS WALTER S. Dry Goods; residence 2d av, bet lltli and 12th sts ; born in Chatauqua Co., N. Y., Sept. 30, 1835; came to this Co. 1862; married Elizabeth S. Morrison, July 28, 1858; has three children. Patten F. conductor; bds. Har^Der House. Patterson Chas. blacksmith ; 2d av ; rep. Patterson Jas. ; 17th st ; dem ; from Penu. Patterson Wm. glass works ; 312 9th st ; rep ; Ei)is ; from Pennsylvania. Patrick Sam'l, painter; from Pennsylvania. Patterson Wm. laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st; from Canada. Paul Fred, laborer. Paulson John, brick-maker; Sec. 11; dem; Ind ; from Denmark. Paulson M. brick-maker; dem; Ind; from Denmark. Peake Jas. blacksmith. Pearson Jos. stone-cutter ; 4th av, bet 22d and 23d sts ; Cath. Pearson Sam'l, glass-blower; from England. Peaslee O. M. engineer; 713 23d st; from New Hampshire. Pecher Mrs. Eliza, 4th av; Ind. Pecher Wm. 4th av; Cath; born Illinois. Peck J. C. boarding-house; 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts ; dem. Peebles R. S. saloon; 1717 2d av; Penn. PEETZ JOHN, Cashier People's National Bank; residence 628 18th st; born in Germany, 1828; came to this Co. 1853. Pemberton Clias. laborer ; 5th st, bet 4th and 5th avs. Pender Michael, laborer; 519 21st st; dem- Cath ; from Ireland. Pender Richard, laborer; 15th st, bet 8th ana 9th avs; dem; Cath; from Ireland. 300 BIOGRAPHICAI. DIRECTORY OF Pender Thos. laborer ; 7tli av, bet 14tli and 15tli sts ; dem ; Catli ; from Ireland. Peredon John, painter; Presb. Perkins Chas. J. day clerk Rock Island House. PERKi:XJ* JOJSilA.H Jj. Sheriff Rock Island; born in Madison Co., JN. 1., July 25, 1835; came to this Co. 185G; Rep; Cons;; married Lucinda Williams, March 11, 1858; has three boys and one girl. PERRIN B. J- Coal Merchant; resi- dence 1017 2d av; born in Clark Co., O., Feb. 26, 1850; came to this Co. in 1868; Rep ; ciiris ; jNIr. Perrin was formerly Coal Auent for the R. R. I. & St. Louis R. R. ; is also a member of the firm of Perrin & Crockett, General Insurance Agents; his wife, Fannie W. Crockett, was born in Ky. ;' married Dec. 17, 1875 ; one child. Perry Mrs. Elizabeth, wnd ; 516 16th st; Epis ; from Ireland. Perry Thos. plasterer ; 516 16th st ; rep ; Epis ; from Ireland. Perry John, brick-layer; 516 16th st; rep; Epis ; from Ireland. Perry Sam'l, laborer; 700 3dst; rep; Bapt; from Kentucky. Pershing Mrs. S. J. boarding-house ; 2d av. Peters Henry, meat-market ; 26th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; from Germany. Peters Jesse B. laborer; 520 8th st; rep; Chris ; from Pennsylvania. Peters Jno. painter ; 140!) 6th av ; Germany. Peterson Andrew, carpenter; 5th av, e of Swede Col.; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Peterson Andrew, carpenter; 929 7th av; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Peterson Andrew, blacksmith; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; from Norway. Peterson Andrew, laV)orer; 421 10th st; from Sweden. Peterson August, wagon-maker ; 5th av, e of Swede Col. ; Luth ; from Sweden. Peterson Benj. carpenter; 5th av, e of 30tli st; rep; from Sweden. Peterson Chas. laborer ; 4th av, bet 9th and 10th sts ; rep ; from Sweden. Peterson Christ, carpenter; 2216 6th av; rep; from Gernuuiy. Peterson Fred, laborer; 415 4th st; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Peterson Gus. laborer; 410 4th st; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Peterson Hantz, shoemaker; 224 18tli st; Luth; from Sweden. Peterson Miss M. milliner; 1723 2d av; from Germany. Peterson Magnus, shoemaker; 4th av, bet 4th and 5th sts ; rep ; from Sw^eden. Peterson N. F. laborer; 415 4th st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Peterson Peter, laborer ; 8th av, bet 6th and 7 th sts ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Peterson Peter, polisher; 620 6th st; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Peterson Wm. F. printer; 2106 5th av; rep; born Illinois. Pettifer Chas. laborer ; rep ; from Canada. Petit Thos. laborer; 15th st, bet 8th and 9lh avs ; dem ; Meth ; from Ohio. Pettit Wm. salesman; 314 9th av. Pfaff Jacob, cooper; 8th av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; dem ; from Germany. Pfaff Philip, plasterer; 1415 6th av;dem; Luth ; from Germany. Pfoh Chas. shoemaker; 217 17th st; rep; Luth ; from Germany. Philebar Frank ; dem ; Luth ; Louisiana. Philebar Peter, saloon; dem; Luth; from Germany. Philip Jno. carpenter; 1507 7th av; Meth; from England. Philleo A. K. assessor; 1112 3d av; rep; Presb. Philleo Frank, clerk ; 1112 3d av; rep; 111. Pickerill Frank, book-keeper ; bet 19th and 20th sts ; rep ; from Ohio. Pierce O. S. book-keeper; 740 15th st; rep; born Illinois. Pierson Michael, tailor ; rei3 ; from Ireland. PII.GRIM THOS. G. Milk Dairy; Sec 11 ; born in Lynn, Conn, Feb. 11,1843; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Rep ; Ind ; owns 25 acres of land, value $4,000 ; son of Geo. W. and Rachel Pilgrim, formerly of Conn; both died in this Co. ; JNIr. Pilgrim and his father volunteered in Co. A, 37th Reg't I. V. I., imder Capt. J. A. Jordan; was at the battles of Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, and siege of Vicksburg ; married Elizabeth Clark, of St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 26, 1867; she was born May 12, 1846; have three children, Mary A., Hattie C. and Harry C, twins. Pilgrim Wm. A. flour and feed store ; 12th st ; rep ; Meth ; from Connecticut. PIIiLSRURY MRS. PAUEI^E M. Medical Electrician; residence 615 17th st ; born in England, Nov. 6, 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1847 ; Mrs. Pillsbury is granddaughter of Dr. John Whitehead, physician of the London Dispensary and John Wesley's physician; she is daughter of John Whitehead, Jr., who was educated at the University of Leyden, and Oxford, Eng. ; Mrs. Pillsbury's treatment has been highly satisfixctory ; best of references. Pinckley Sherman, laborer; 4th av, bet 8th and 9th sts. Piniot Adolph, cook ; Harper House. Pinkley Dempster S. sawyer; cor 4th av and 8th sts. PIiyKl-EY M. Tu. Justice of the Peace ; residence cor 4th av and 8th st ; born in KOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 301 Uniou Co., Iiul., Aug 2, 1827; came to this Co. in 1840 ; rej) ; Meth ; married Anne T. Pinkley, May 15, 1858; has one child. Pitcliar F. S. boarding house ; 813 3d av. Pitchard Richard. Piatt Chas. T. compositor ; 19th st, bet 5th and Gth avs; rep; from Ohio. Piatt Geo. W. artist; 19th st, bet 5th and 0th avs ; vep ; from Pennsylvania. Piatt Henry C. compositor; 19th st, bet 5th and 0th avs ; dem ; Ohio. Piatt Mrs. Mary, widow; 19th st, bet 5th and Gth avs; dem; from Ohio. Pleasants Adair, law student; re^i; Presb ; born Illinois. PLEASAXTiS GEO. ^V. Judge of Fifth Judicial Circuit; residence 1111 2d av; born in liooueville, Ky., Nov. 24, 1823; came to this Co. in 1853; Rep; Presb; married Sarah T. Bulklcy, of Mass., Jan. 30, 1850 ; has four children. Plog Fred, laltorer; 5th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; from Germany. Plothe Frank, carpet-weaver ; 9th st, ])et 0th and 7th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Plummer F. H. bookkeeper; 705 20th st; rep;Presl); born Illinois. PI^UMMER SAMUEL C, M. D., Physician; residence 705 20th st ; born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., April 10, 1821; came to this Co. in 1848; Rep; Presb; married Sallie M. Dawson, June 9, 1874; has three daughters and two sons by first marriage; Dr. Plummer graduated at Cleveland Medical College, Ohio, class 1844. Plummer S. C. l)Ook-keeper ; 705 20tli st; rep; Presb; from Pennsylvania. Plummer Thos. 502 23d st; rep; Peuu. Poirot Theophilus, 730 14th st; Presb; from France Pollard A. H. conductor ; 542 20th st ; Bapt. Plunk Mrs. Charlotte, l)oarding house; 1120 3d av. PORTER S. R. County Treasurer; residence 13th st, bet 2d and 3d avs ; born in Rock Island Co., 111., July 5, 1844; was born and raised in Hampton tp., this Co. ; was formerly engaged in the coal trade ; wife was Rebecca AVatt, born in Rock Island Co., 111. ; married. May, 1807 ; three children, Maud B., Charles W. and Roy S. Post Columbus O. salesman; rep; born 111. Postlewait H. L. cor 4th av and 14th st; dem; Cath. Postlewait J. W. cor 4th av and 14th st ; dem ; Cath. Pots S. A. watchmaker; Ind; born 111. Powars Henrj^, 4th av, bet 17th and 18th sts; rep; Presb. Powars Mrs. Rhoda, 922 2d av; Presb Powars Wm. clerk; 2d av. Powell Wm. S. cor 4th av and 14th st. Powschan Jno. tenant ; Sec. 12 ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. Pratt Wm. brass-moulder. Preston Charles, filer. Puetz F. F. salesman; 219 18th st; rep ; born Illinois. Pye Thos. glass-blower; 418 10th st; rep; Presb; from England. QUINJOHN, tailor; 227 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Quiucy R. H. carriage maker ; 1410 4th av; Meth; from Canada. Quinland Patrick, 2d av ; dem. Quinn Jno. laborer; dem; Cath; Ireland, (^uist Geo. L. cigar manufacturer ; 1707 2d av; from Germany. R^VABE PAUL, cigar maker; 1st av, bet 18th and 19th sts ; from Germany. Raba Powell, cigar maker; 2505 5th av; from Germany. Rader Louis, 717 15th st; from Germany. Radogan Michael, hostler; 1126 3d av. Raflerty Patrick, mason; 4th av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; dem ; Cath. Raiblc Gabhardt, foreman; 3023 5th av; from Germany. Raisch Magdaleno, gardener; Luth; from Baden, Germany. Ralston Hugh, carpenter; 421 2d st; rep; from Ireland. Ralston Rob. soap manufacturer; 421 2d st; rep; from Ireland. Ramser Jacob, jeweler; 1911 2d av; rep; Meth ; from Switzerland. Ramskill Wm. cutter ; Istst; rep ; England. Randall Mrs. P. H. housekeeper; 2121 5th av ; from New York. Ranfranz Henry, expressman; 822 2d av; dem. Range L. saloon; 5th av and 21st st; dem; Cath ; from Germany. Rapp Wm. hotel runner ; Rock Island House. RATHBUX WM. W. Attorney; otfice west of Market Square; born in West Greenville, Pa., June 21, 1850; came to this Co. in 1852. Rathzeber Frank, teamster ; 5th av, bet 29th and 30th sts ; dem ; from Germany. Raub Sidney, teamster; rep; Prot; England. Raubarger Miles, engineer; dem; Ind; 111. Ray Henry, machinist ; 5th av, e of Swede Col ; rep ; from Germany. Reangle Edgar, blacksmith; 4th av; dem. Reaugle Geo. blacksmith ; 4th av ; dem. Reardon Wm. blacksmith ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Reas John, laborer; 2115 5th av; dem; Cath; from Bavaria. 302 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTOKY OF RECK'REV.HEIfRY, Professor iu Augiistaua College ; borii iu Adams Co., Pennsylvania, August 24, 1829 ; came to this Co. 1875; Lutheran; educated in Pennsylvania College, at Gettysburg ; grad- uated class 1850 ; was at Paxton four years filling the same position as here, in con- nection with the work of the ministiy ; was engaged with Rev. Dr. Passavant from 1852 to 1870 in establishing orphans' homes and hospitals; married Anna R. Mering, October 11,1863; has five chil- dren. Redding Albert, moulder; 9th st, bet 7tli and 8th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Pennsylvania. Reddig Henry, shoemaker; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Pa. Redding Henry, saloon. Reddig John, teamster ; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Maryland. Reddig Samuel, shoemaker; 006 10th st; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Reddig Thos. fireman; 706 4th st; 111. Reddig West, laborer ; 600 10th ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Redeker Beuj. brickmaker ; rep ; Meth ; from Germany. Reed Jno. lumber dealer; 2dav; reji; from Pennsylvania. Reed Jno. L. City Clerk; 'S20 7th st; rep; Presb. Reed Peter, saloon; Sec. 11; dem; Cath; from Germany. KFiED W. I. lumber dealer of the firm W. I. Reed & Co.; residence, 1305 2d av; born in Pennsylvania; came to Co. 1872; was in army. Reeves J. H. ])rakeman ; 9th st, 1)et 3d and 4th avs; rep; Presb. Repne Mrs. M. J. housekeeper ;"728 7th av; from Pennsj'lvania. B£ID ROBERT F. clerk ; residence 1923 8th av; born Indianapolis, Ind., No- vember 27, 1842; came to Co. 1859; Rep; wife was Henrietta l^radshaw; married July 4, 1866; has five children; w^as in army four years. Reidel H. butcher; 1817 2d av; Ger. Reidcl Jno. laborer; 2113 8tli av; rep; Luth ; from Germany. Reidy Martin, carrnigemaker; 2311 5th av; Cath; from Ireland. Reimers Jno. clerk; 5th av, bet 29th and 30th sts ; rep ; from Germany: Reiter Herman, laborer; 427 14th st; dem; from Germany. Reithel Jno. butcher ; 207 21st st; Germany. Regensburger Henry, 17th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; from Ohio. Renfro Win. ])ainter; 528 3d st; rep. Renfro Mrs. Elizabeth, 13tii st, bet 3d and 4th avs; JJajit; from Tennessee. Renner Jacob, laborer ; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th av; from Germany. Requa Lewis B. 1200 3d av; rep; Presb. Reticker Edward, bricklayer; 318 10th st; dem; born Illinois. Reticker Hemy, broom-maker ; 318 10th st; dem ; born Illinois. ' RETICKER J0H:N' M. boot and shoe dealer; residence 928 1st av; born Baltimore, Md., February 6, 1844; came to Co. 1847; Dem; Presb; member of firm of Kelly & Reticker; was in armj'' four years ; wife, Anna C. Kimell ; September 13, 1867 ; has three children. Reynolds C. R. foreman ; 2312 5th av ; rep ; Ohio. REYKOEDS E. P. Railroad Contrac- tor; residence, 5th av; born in Washing- ton Co., Vt., February 13, 1817 ; came to Co. 1839 ; Rep ; married Amanda Ogdeu, October, 1858 ; five children. Reynolds J. M. filer, 7th av, bet 25th and 26th st; rep; Presb; from Pennsylvania. Reynolds Jno. railroad contractor ; 2939 5th av ; rep ; born Illinois. Reynolds Mrs. M. housekeeper; 619 17th st; from France. Reynolds M. C. filer, 2312 5th av ; rep ; Bapt. Rice J. D. engineer; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th avs ; rep ; from New York. Rich Fred, laborer ; 9th av and 14tli st ; from Germany. Richards Frank, wagonmaker; 1st st; dem. Richards Henry, laborer; 6th av, bet 12th and 13th st; dem; Cath; from England. Richardson Mrs. A. E. 20th st, bet 4th and 5th av. Richmond Roswell, brickmaker, dem ; Ind ; from Kentucky. Riess Geo. carpenter; 2625 8th av; rep; Luth ; from Bavaria. Riely Jos. 3d av, bet 17tli and 18th st. Riley Frank, plasterer; 1039 10th av; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Riley Jacob, retired ; 1714 1st av ; dem ; fi-om England. Riley Jas. laborer; 421 6th st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Riuck Wni. grocer; 7th av, bet 14th and 15t]i st; rep; from Prussia. Rinehart Carl, mason; 11th st, bet 8th and 9th av; dem; Cath; from Germany. Rinehart Mark, laborer; 11th st, bet 8t]i and 9th av; from Germany. Rinker Fred, cook, 1st av and 20th st; from Germany. Rispen Mathew, laborer; 21st st, bet 3d and 4tli avs. Rissi C^irist, laborer; 6th av, bet 27th and 28lh st; dem; from Switzerland. Ritter C. 11. grocer. BOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP, 303 Kittick Paul, 1324 3d av. Roach J no. book agent, 429 12tli st; dcm; Catli ; from Ireland. Roach Philip, laborer; 21st st, bet 3d and 4th sts; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Robb Wm. stonecutter ; 5th av, e of (Swede College ; Presb ; from Scotland. Rober Jno. salesman ; cor 3d av and 20th st. Roberg Christ, shoemaker; 20th st; rep; from Sweden. Roberts Jno. 3d av; dem; from England. IM>BIKS<>:Sf 1>. T. Lumber Dealer; re- sidence, 20tli st, bet (ith and 7th avs; born in St. Albans, Vt., January 13, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1859 ; rep ; Presb ; married Julia E. Spencer, of Rock Island, April 26, 1859; has two children. Robinson J. F. cashier ; 20 st, bet Gth and 7th avs; rep; Meth; born Illinois. Robinson M. S. steamboat captain, 20th st, bet 6th and 7th avs; rep; Meth; born 111. Robinson Mrs. Sarah E. Sec. 2; Meth; ])orn Illinois. ROBIIVSOX T.J. Banker; residence, cor (ith av and 20th st ; came to Co. in 1844 ; from Maine. Robison Peter C. painter ; 2704 8th av ; rep ; IVIetli ; from Norway. ROCIi ISI.A^1> PUBIilC LI- BRA RT, S. W. McMastcrs, President; E. I). Sweeney, Secretary; Miss Ellen Gale, Librarian ; W. H. Gest, C. Truesdale, II. C. Connelly, Henry Curtis, Chas. W. O'Neil, C. Speidel, and Alex. Steel, Directors. This Libi'ary was opened in November, 1872, and shows that the people of Rock Island are truly very progressive. It con- tains about five thousand carefully selected volumes. The rooms are commodious and well kept, and are finely located in Mit chell tt Lynde's Block. Rodar Wm. carpenter ; 520 2d st ; Luth ; from Germany. Rodden Jno. painter; 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts. Rodgers J. W. lawyer; 4th av. Rodgers P. D. clerk ; rep ; from New York. Rodman Mrs. M. A. 7th av, bet 25th and 20th sts; Presb; from Pennsylvania. Rodman Dr. S. H. 2d av ; rep ; from New York. Rodman T. J. cotton manufacturer; 7th av, bet 25th and 26th sts ; rep ; from Pa. Roessler W. G. German teacher; 15th st; from Germany. Rohde Karl, bartender; 1st av and 18th st; from Germany. Rohe H. painter; 3d av, bet 10th and lltli sts; from Germany. Rohr Henry, laborer; 223 22d st; dcm; from Germany. ROI.es rev. JOSEPH, Pastor of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church ; resi' dence, 2d av. Romer John W. pilot ; 415 17th st ; rep ; from Ohio. Roouey Jno. laborer ; 1311 5th av ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland. Rooney Patrick, l)ricklayer; 1311 5th av; dem ; Cath ; from New York. Rose Chas. 23d st and 7th av ; rep ; Presb. Rose Jno. S. carpenter; 711 15th st; rep; Meth ; from Michigan. Rosenfield Henry, laborer; 219 22d st; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Rosenfield Isaac, salesman ; from Germany. Rosenfield Jas. hides and pelts ; 2d av and nth st; rep; from Germany. Rosenfield Jas. ind ; Penn. Rosenfield M. merchant; 1808 7th av; rep; from Germany. Rosine L. machinist; 429 10th st; Sw^eden. Rosene Victor, machinist; 416 11th st; vep; from Sweden. Rosene W. plumber; 416 11th st; rep; from Sweden. Rosenthal Chas. baker ; 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs ; reji. Rosenthal Peter, laborer; 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs ; rej) ; Cath. Ro.ss Jno. laborer; 9th av, bet 20th and 21st st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Ross Jas. car driver; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem ; from Md. Ross Wm. plow-fitter; 9th av, bet 20th ami 21st sts ; dem ; Catii ; from Mass. Roth Wm. laborer; 429 4th st; dem; from Germany. Rothchild J. 219 16th st; dem ; Ind. Rowe Richard, brakenuin ; 6th av, bet 24th and 25th st ; rep ; from Texas. Rowe Wm. 824 3d av. Rowland Jas. engineer; 27lii st and 8th av; rep ; from Penn. Ruby Jerome E. river pilot; 816 3d av. Rudolph Frederick, 3d av; rep; Germany.- Rugh Wm. watchman; 11th st, l)et 8th and 9fii avs; rep; born Illinois. Ruick Frank, brick-moulder; 408 IGth st; dem ; from Ohio. Rush Wm. laborer; Istav, liet 18lh and 19th streets. Russ Christ, blacksmith; 802 7th av; from Prussia. Russell Jno. teamster ; 21st st ; Cath ; dem ; from Ireland. Ryan Peter, laborer; 212 22d st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. R^-anJno. tinsmith; 114 16th st; dem; Cath; from Wisconsin. Ryder E. railroad transportation ; Harper House. 304: BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTOKT OF S AFFORD LEROY, laborer; 2524 5tli av ; dem ; from New York. Sage Mrs. Harriet, boarding-liouse ; 16th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Sage Wm. 11. brick-layer; rep. Sagesser S. minister; 14th .st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; rep ; Meth ; from Switzerland. Sanders Olsen, P. O. Milan ; Luth ; Sweden. Sanderson Andrew, laborer; 420 5th st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Sander.son Wm. H. farmer; Sec. 11; rep; Ind; from Conn. Sargent Edmund, clerk; 5th av and 18th st; rep ; born Illinois. Sargent Juo. S. blacksmith; 5th av and 18th st: dem; from Vermont. Sargent N. grocer; 20th st. Sarman Wm. cooper; 26th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; ve\} ; from Ohio. Sass A. butcher ; 207 21st st ; Germany. Sauermau Jno. harness-maker; 623 17tli st; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Saulpuugh Thos. railroad contractor ; 5th av, bet 27th and 28th sts ; rep ; from N. Y. SA^VY^ERX. B. Dealer in Tin and Glassware ; born in liutland Co., Vt., Sept. 20, 1848; came to this Co. in 1871; Rep; Presb ; Mr. Sawyer is extensively engaged in the sale of glass and tinware ; besides his trade in Rock Island, he employs ten men to sell goods through the country ; married Florence Frazer, of Ohio, Oct. 8, 1876. Saxon Earnest, laborer ; 3d av. Saxon T. teamster ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland. Schaar Adam, teamster ; dem. Schaar Jno. teamster ; dem. Schadt Mrs. Mary, housekeeper ; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th sts ; Luth ; from Germany. Schaefer Andrew, gardener; 10th av, bet 10th and 11th sts; from Germany. Schaefer Otto, grocer ; 5th av, e of Swede College; rep; from Germany. Schafer Christ, salesman; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th avs ; dem ; from Germany. Schafer Geo. carpenter ; 8th av, bet 9th and lOtli sts ; dem ; from Germany. SchaleFred. laborer; 712 2d st; Germany. Schandler Jolin, farmer; Sec. 10; dem; Ind; from Germany, Schatnitger Henry, laborer; 1st st; rep; from German3^ Schatz Christ, bar-tender; 908 8th av; dem; Cath; from (Germany. Schautz Jno. C. confectionery; 21st st, bet 1st and 2d avs ; from Germany. Schauk Gotliph, farmer; Sec. 3; Presb; from Ohio. Schauk Samuel, milk dealer; Presb; from Berne, Switzerland. Schetfer Chas. retired ; dem ; Ind ; Germany. Schefler Chas. Ind ; born in New Orleans, 1818. Scheible F. D. boarding-house; dem. Scherer Peter, saloon ; cor 18tli st and 4th avs ; dem ; from Germany. Schibler , saloon ; 15th st, bet 8tli and 9th avs ; from Germany. 'Schibert C. laborer; 17th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; from Germany. Schieberl Jos. tailor ; 18th st, bet 3d and 4th avs ; from Germany. Schiller Laurence, clerk; 426 3d st; rep; from Sweden. Schindler Geo. 1220 3d av; dem. Schindler Thos. E. butcher; 1817 2d av; from Germany. Schlemmer Chas. saloon ; 1320 3d av ; dem ; from Germany. Schlemmer Jno. painter ; cor 2d av and 9th st ; dem ; from Germany. Schlemmer Peter, painter ; 7th av, bet 14th and 15th sts; dem; from Germany. Schlista Julius, carpenter; 2d av, bet 6th and 7th sts ; from Germany. Schmale Fred, shoemaker ; 15th st and 4th av; dem. SCHMID AUGUST, House Builder and Contractor ; residence 20th st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; born in Germany, Sept. 4, 1836; came to this Co. in 1856; Mr. Schmid is one of the oldest contractors in the city ; f;irmers and others will tind him thoroughly (qualified in his business; mar- ried Caroline Rendt, January, 1856; has nine children. Schmidt Carl, laborer; 808 5th st; dem; from German3\ Schmidt Fred, laborer; from Germany. Schmidt Geo. saloon ; 1st av, bet 19th and 20th sts ; from Germany. Schmidt Henry, wholesale liquors ; 7th av and 18th st; from Mo. Schmidt Jno. mason; 720 15th st; Cath; from Germany. Schmitt Adam, 1st av; from Germany. Schmell Matthias, carpenter; 1908 3d av; from Germany. Schneider Andrew, saloon ; 1st av and 20th st ; dem ; from Germany. Schneider Geo. grocer; 4th av and 21st st. Schneider Geo., Jr. salesman ; 4th av and 21st St. Schneider George, farmer ; Sec. 1 ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Schneider Morris, 2614 6th av; rcp; Luth; from Germany. Schnider Conrad, clerk; 321 21st st; rep; Luth ; from Md. Schnell Chas. barber; 229 21st st; France. EOCK ISLAISTD CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 305 S€H:SfEL.l, W1I.I.IAM, Painter; office 4th av; residence AVine st, No. 2533; born in Germany, Oct. 26tli, 1827; came to tliis Co. in 18(54; Mr. Sclmell gives special attention to graining; married Su- san A. Storm, Jan. 13, 1864. Sclmert August, blacksmitli ; 4tli av, bet Gtli 7th sts. Sclinitger Henry, grocer; cor 4th av and 9th st ; rep ; from Germany. Sclinitzer Jno. carpenter; 3533 7th av; deni; from Germany. Sclmuckle Rev. Carl, pastor St. Mary's Ro- man Catholic Church ; 4th av and 33a st. Schoclier Clirist. tobacconist ; 3505 5th av ; from Germany. Schoede Clias. carpenter; 2508 6th av; rep; Lutli ; from Prussia. Schraeder Fred, carriage-trimmer; 15th st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; Luth. Schrader Jno. laborer; 6th st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; from Germany. Schreder Andrew, laborer; 813 8tli av; from Germany. Schredur Henry, carpenter; 7th av, bet 13th and 13tli sts ; dem ; Lutli ; Germany. Schreiuer Christian, carpenter; 005 10th st; rep ; Lutli ; from Germany. Schroder J. H. farmer; Sec. 13; rep; Catli ; from Hanover, Prussia. Schroeder Wm. tobacconist; 737 30tli st; rep ; Lutli ; from Germany. Schuartz O. laborer; 541 31st st; rep; from Germany. Scliutz" Jno. laborer ; 4tli av ; dem ; from Ger- many. Scott Elijah, laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; Md. Scott Geo. engineer; 535 31st st; from Iowa. Scott Herbert, rep ; from Ohio. Scott W. AV. engineer; 533 31st st; Ohio. Scotten AVm. T. traveler; 130G 3d av; dem ; from N. Y. Scully Daniel, laborer ; 5tli av and 33d st ; dem ; Cath ; irom Ireland. Segar J. J. hackman; 3d av. Segrist Samuel, laborer ; 835 10th av; from Switzerland. Scider Jno. 51'' 17tli st; dem; Germany. Selle Ernest, teacher; 6th av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; Luth. Scnger Lawrence, carpenter; 11th st, bet 8tli ami 9tli avs ; from liavaria. Sennatt Jno. engineer ; Harper House. Serch Mrs. A. housekeeper; 615 6tli st; Cath ; from Austria. Sevey AVm. Carpenter; 3634 7th av; rep; from England. Seymour C. 11. printer ; 15th st, bet 8th and 9th avs. Sghoede Jno. 13th st, bet 3d and 4tli avs; Luth ; rep ; from Germany. Shaefer Andrew, d'ler in grease ; 555 33d st. Sharps Adam, 1919 4th av. Sharp Levi, laborer; 028 8th st; rep; from Ohio. Shaunessey Mrs. Eliza, 33d st. Shaw G. T. salesman ; Rock Island House. SheaThos. laborer; 336 33d st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Shea Thos. teamster; 210G 2d av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Shean Daniel, laborer; 1113 9tli av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Shearer Philip, 14th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; rep ; Meth ; from Gernrany. Sheibner E. AV. gardener ; 7th av ; rep ; from Germany. Shepherd J. A. coal dealer ; 502 SOtli st ; rep ; from Ohio. Sherrer Geo. gardener ; Sec. 1 ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Shcrer Jacob, milk dealer; 24tli st; dem; from Germany. Sherer Jno. tinner; 1431 6th av; dem; Ger. Sherwood Thos. laborer. Shields Andrew, watchman; 1303 7th av; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Sheilds Ed., Sr., laborer; 3503 6th av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Sheilds Ed., Jr., engineer; 3503 6th av; deni; Cath ; from New York. Shields Jas. glass-gatherer; 416 4th st; rep; from England. Shields Jas. H. laborer ; 3d av, bet 7th and 8th sts. Shields Jno. glass-blower ; 8th st ; N. Y. Shields Thos. core-maker ; bet 8th and 9th sts; dem; from New York. Shillinger Christian, boiler-maker; 839 30th st ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Shindler Ferdinand, cattle dealer; 14th st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; dem ; from German3^ Schmidt Conrad, shoemaker ; 1406 Otli av ; rep ; from Germany. Shope AVm. carpenter; 1410 6th av; Ger. Shroeder Fred, carriage trimmer ; Luth ; from Germany. Shultz Christ, laborer ; 1st st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; Luth ; from Germany. Sickels J. R. laborer ; cor 6th st and 4th av. Siegrist Jno., Sr., laborer; 407 3d st; dem; from France. Siegrist Jno., Jr., sawyer ; 404 3d st ; dem ; born Illinois. Siegrist Phil, sawyer; 438 3d sts; dem; from Pennsylvania. Sienion Heniy, saloon ; 543 15th st ; Luth ; from Germany. 300 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Sigmimd Jno. pliotographer; Post Office Block; from Gcrmauy. Simley N. L. engineer ; 17tli st ; rep ; Epis ; from New York. Simmon Peter, boolv-keeper. Simmon Philip, dniymuu; 4th av, bet 19th and 30tli sts. Simmons Phil, painter; lltli st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. Simmons Walter B. painter; 11th st, bet 8th and yth avs ; dem ; from Germany. Simon Leopold, merchant; ISth st, bet Gth and 7th avs ; dem ; from Germany. Simpson Geo. time-keeper; 20th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Simpson Thos. grainer; 727 15th st. SI MP SOW, YOlIlfG & II EI- TAHREXDS, Painters; T. S. Simp- . son, H. S. Young-, II. Ileitahrends ; this firm do all kinds of painting, calcimiu- ing and paper hanging; graining made a specialty; shop 17th st, bet 4th and 5th avs. Sinnet A. real estate dealer; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rej) ; Bapt ; from Massachusetts. Sinnet F. M. ice dealer; 5tii av, e of 80th st; rep ; Bapt ; from Ohio. Sinnig Ernest, cook ; Rock Island House. Sise Stephen, laborer; 20th st, bet 4th and 5th avs ; from Germany. Skinner Clias. W. lumber dealer; 30th st; from Pennsylvania. Skinner Porter, lumber merchant; 5th av, bet 29tli and 30th sts ; dem ; New York. Slater Jas laborer; 518 2dst; rep; Ireland. Slattery Jno. laborer; 4th av. Slattery Mrs. M. 4th av. Slattery Thos. laborer; 4th av; dem; Oath; from Ireland. ■ Slaymaker Mrs. H. J. 830 2d av; Presb. Slingerland Ilc^nry T. laborer; 2609 Gth av; rep ; Melh ; from New York. Slowej^ Mrs. Rachel, housekeeper; 5tli av, bet 15th and 16th sts; Cath; Ireland. Smart Thos. grocer ; 708 2d av ; rep. Smead F. assistant clerk Harper House. Smith Thos. carder; 8116th av; rep; Chris; from England. Smith A. T. clerk Rock Island House. Smith August, carpenter; 817 20th st; reji; from Germany. Smith August, barl)er; 728 20th st; rep ; Bapt; from (lermany. Smith August, laborer; dem; GermauJ^ Smithe Benedict, cooper; 3d av. Smith Dennis, jeweler; 216 20th st; dem; Cath ; from Germany. Smith Frank, laljorer; 4th av; Cath; from Wisconsin. Smith G. A. barber; rep; Bapt. Smith H. coachman, Harper House. SMITH HKNRY, Carriage Manu- factui'er; residence 1923 4th av; born in C'anada, Oct. 16, 1844; came to this Co. in 1866; Rep; Epis; married Nannie A. Sut- ton, July 14, 1867 ; has two daughters. Smith Jno. A. plow-fitter ; I4th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; dem. Smith L. engineer; Sec. 2. Smith L. F. sawyer; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th sts ; dem ; from Louisiana. Smith Lewis, barber; rep; Bapt; N. Y. Smith Louis A. barber; 728 20th st; rep; Bapt; from New York. Smith Martin, bank watchman; Post Otfice Block ; rep ; from Vermont. Smith Samuel C. carpenter; 819 Gth av; dem ; Chris ; from Virginia. Smith W. H. express agent; Post Office Block ; dem ; from New York. Smith Wm. harness-maker; rep; from N. C. Smith Wm. brakeman; 5th av, bet 29th and 30th sts; dem; from Virginia. SnartEd. E painter; 12th st; dem; Scotland. Sneyd Jas. glass works. Snyder Wm. H. printer; 609 17th st; rep. Soderstrum Andrew, fireman; 541 21st st; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Sohl Peter, laljorer; 8th av, bet 9th and 10th sts ; Luth ; from Germany. Solander Geo. 923 4th av ; rep ; from Penn. Sommer Peter, cooper; 2014 5th av; Ger. South Jno. L. engineer; 9th st, bet Gth and 7th avs; dem; from Pennsylvania. Southard S. L. upholsterer ; 1326 3d av. Sparhawk Geo. J. ticket agent ; 1507 7th av. Spaulding W. S. blacksmith ; 1402 8th av; rep ; from Massachusetts. Spcidel C. druggist ; 524 23d st ; dem ; Ger. SPESiCKR ED^ ARI> W., was born at Rock Island, Sept. 20, 1835, and is therefore among its oldest native born citi- zens ; was educated at Rock River Semi- nary, antl at the Northwestern University, at Evanston, which latter he left because of ill health. It was during Mr. Spencer's stay at Evanston, that the never-to-be-for- gotten wreck of the steamer "Lady Elgin" occurred, on Lake Michigan, in the fall of 1860, when he distinguished himself by his l)ravery "n rescuing the survivors from tlie ill-fated steamer, at great risk to his own life, which is ever of less value to him than the elevation of the fallen and relief of those in distress. After five or six years of i-est, during which Mr. S. accompanied Maj. PowelTsfirst Scientific Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, as Ornithologist, he embarked on his present business enterprise, which ten years of close appli- cation have built up and enlarged into an extensive manufacturing and wholesaling KOCK ISLA.ND CITX AND TOWNSHIP. 307 of Tinware aud Tinner's stock, and House- furnishing goods. Mr. Spencer was mar- ried on tlie 17tli of September, 1863, at Cliicago, to Miss Lura Cantine, who was born at Mount Morris, New Yorlc, Nov. 5, 1845 ; she was educated in Chicago aud at tlie Pittsburgli Female College. Their family numbers six children, live of whom are living, viz.: Philena, John Wilson, Eliza Cantine, George William, and Julia Helen. In politics, Mr. Spencer has always been a Kepublican, aud has been honored by official positions of i^spousi- bility in the city. SPE^fCER jr. >V. Retired; residence cor 6th av and I'jtli st; born in Addison Co., Vt., July 20, 1801 ; came to this State in 1820, to the Co. in 1828; married Eliza Wilson, of same Co., Oct. 16, 1834; has three cliildren; Judge Spencer was the first County Commissioner, the first County Judge, and married the first cou- ple in Kock Island Co. ; was a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1847; was an officer in the Black-Hawk War; although past the lawful age, he sent a substitute into the armj^ in the late war. Spencer Jno. American Express ; 511 20th st; Epis; from Ireland. Splane Thos. laborer; 425 19th st; deni; Cath ; from Ireland. Sprague Silas, engineer; 2*J07 5th av; rep; born Illinois. Spriugboru Chas. laborer; 814 8th av; Ger. Spurr J. M. painter; 2014 5th av; rep; from Ohio. Stachlain Jos. laborer; 2702 27th st; Ger. Stader Stephen, barber; 2d av, bet 2Ist aud 22d st; Cath ; from Ger. Stafl'ord C. E. conductor; 7th av and 25th st ; dem ; from Ohio. Stafford E. C. laborer; 2d av; rep. Staftbrd W. salesman ; 2d av ; rep. Stafford Wm. carpenter; 2716 6th av; rep; Meth ; from N. Y. Stanley Grear, laborer; 1st st, bet 5th and 6th avs. Stanton J. C. 3d av, bet 16th and 17th sts. Stapp John, horticulturalist; rep; Luth; from Ger. STARK J. W. Dentist; office 1724 2d av; residence 20th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; born in Morris Co., N. J., Fel). 24, 1838; came to this Co. in 1870; Rep; Meth; Mr. Stark has been in the practice of liis pro- fession for the past fourteen years, and eight in liock Island ; his office is furn- ished with all the nu)dern instruments of dentistry; married Melcena A. Walker, Sept. 4, 1861. St. Clair J. T. carpenter ; dem. Stauback Bruno, laborer; cor 4th av and 15th St. Stauback Edward, laborer ; cor 4th av and 15th St. Stauback Jno. saloon; cor 4th av and 15th st; dem; Cath. Steadenbower Marks, laborer; 6tli st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; Cath ; from Germany. Steel Alex, hardware ; 3d av ; rep ; Presb. Steel Geo. T. salesman ; 3d av ; rep. Steel Mrs. M. 3d av. Stelck Peter, liquors ; 1618 2d av ; rep ; Ger. Steitz Lewis, baker; 424 7th st. Steinauer Jno. laborer ; 6th av ; Germany. Stemple Ben. wood-turner; 16th st, bet 1st and 2d avs ; rep ; from Peun. Stenipel Mrs. Mary, 4th av. Stengel Gustav, saloon ; 1812 2d av; dem; from Germany. Stengle Wm. laborer; 1st av, bet IDth and 20th sts; from Germany. Stephenson A. W., Sr. machinist; 5tli av, e of 30th st ; from Mass. Stephenson Alfred W., Jr. machinist; 5th av, e of 30th st ; from Conn. Stephenson Chas. machinist ; 5th av; Conn. Sternes A. A. agent ; 2d av. !STEVE:SfS A. C. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Carbon Clitt"; born in Oxford Co., Me., Oct. 9, 1833; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 160 acs, valued at $8,000; married, April 3, 1856, Matilda Sluirp ; has three children; is manager of the farmers' co- operative store in Rock Island. Stevens Jno. L. fireman ; 547 24th st ; rep ; from Maine. Stevenson Jos. P. machinist; 2509 7th av; rep; Presb; from Penn. Stewart Frank, steward Harper House. Stewart J. W. 805 19tli st; merchant; rep; Presb; from Maryland. Stewart Jas. joiner; 3d av. Stewart Wm. painter; 211 22d st; Canada. Stinehower Jno. teamster; 6th av, bet 27th and 28tli sts ; rep ; from Germany. Stocken Geo. carpenter; 1521 7th av; rep; Epis. Stockhouse Robt. I'ailroad agent ; 427 15th st ; dem ; from Prussia. Stoddard Chas. A. book-keeper ; 731 19th st ; rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. Stoddard C. II. civil engineer; 731 19th st; rep ; Meth ; from N. Y. Stoddard S. B. 4th av, bet 13th and 14th sts; dem ; from Conn. Stoddard S. B., Jr. clerk ; 4th av, bet 13th and 14th .sts; dem; born Illinois. Stormel Wm. mason ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; from Prussia. Strahle Jno. mason ; 13th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; dem ; born Illinois. 508 BIOGKAPHICAl, DIEECTOKY OF Strahle Jos. tiimer; 4tli av; clem; Cath ; from Term. Strahle Julius, mason; 637 17tli st; clem; from Oliio. Strahle Jos. laborer; Cth av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Strate Ernst, saloon ; 4th av and 22d st ; Ger. Stranger Samuel, engineer; 2006 5th av; dem; from Penn. Strecker Daniel, cooper; 413 10th st; clem; Luth ; from Germany. STRECKFrS B. Wagon and Car- riage Maker; residence 139 4th av; born in Germany ; Dem ; Catli ; all kinds of re- pairing to satisfy the public. STRKCKFITS JOHX, Grocer; resi- dence 129 4th av; keeps everything in the grocery line, opposite the Taylor House ; takes farm and garden produce in ex- change. Streckfus Michael, wagon-maker; dem. Stroup Chas. carpenter ; 503 8th av. Stroup Peter, laborer; 503 8th av. Struck Jno. teamster ; 4tli av ; rep ; Ger. Struk Peter, laborer ; 721 10th st ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Struss J. D. wagon-maker ; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th avs ; dem ; Luth ; Germany. Stuart Saml. A. dealer in second-hand cloth- ing ; 3008 3d av ; from Scotland. Studen Albert, coachman; 419 10th st; dem; from Switzerland. STITROEON M. M. Attorney; mem- ber of tirm of Sturgeon & Adams; rcsi- clence 846 19lh st; born in Meigs Co., O., Sept. 10, 1843; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; has been Co. Supt. for eight years; was in army two years ; married Jennie Matterson, of Ogle Co., June 22, 1870 ; has two children. Sturvy C. laborer; 21st st, bet 3d and 4tli avs. Sullivan Mrs. C. boarding; 2109 3d av. Sulsar Christ, laborer; 11th st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; from Switzerland. Sultzer Jacob, laborer; 1st st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; dem ; from Switzerland. Summers Jas. huckster; 24th st, bet 6th and 7th avs; rep; bom Illinois. Sunley Wm. lather; 9th st, bet 6th and 7th avs ; rep ; from N. Y. Surr Jno. laborer; Commercial st, bet 15th and 16th avs; rep; Meth; from Ireland. Surr W.J. laborer; Commercial st, bet 15th and 16tii avs ; rep ; Metii ; Scotland. Sutcliffe Edwin, painter ; 4th av. Sutcdift'e Jno. painter; 1501 3d av; rep; from England. Suttle Jacob, laborer; Scic. 2. Suttle Sanuiel, l)rick-maker ; Sec. 3. Sutton Mrs. Maria, 1923 4th av. Swan Jno. laborer ; 917 7th av ; rep ; from Sweden. SWA:NS0]V a. J. Boot and Shoe Store; residence 1818 3d av; born in Sweden, Jan. 39, 1839 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Dem ; keeps leather and findings. Swanson Andrew, laborer; 3608 6tli av; rep ; from Sweden. Swanson C. P. cai'penter ; 32d st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; rep ; from Sweden. Swanson Gus, carpenter ; 735 15th st ; from Sweden. Swanson L. P. laborer; cor 3d av and 34th st; from Sweden. Swanson Nelson, laborer; 421 7tli st; rep; from Sweden. Swanson P. W. carpenter ; 421 7tli st ; rep ; Luth; from Sweden. Swanson Swan, saloon; 3d av; Sweden. Swartz Mr. clerk ; 423 6th st ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. SlVEElfEY EDWARD D. Attor- ney ; residence 819 20th st ; l)orn in New- castle Co., Del., Aug. 13, 1833; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Rep ; Metli ; member of the firm Sweeney & Jackson ; married Harrietta E. Allen, Nov. 5, 1862; has three children. Sweeney W. E. wagon-maker ; 5th av, bet 18th and 19th sts ; rep ; born Illinois. SYI^EEXEY W. li. Wagon and Car- riage Manufacturer; residence 1810 5th av; ])orn in Monmouth Co., N. J., Jul}' 4, 1836 ; came to this Co. 1853 ; Rep ; Meth Pref ; is a member of firm of Churchill & Sweeney; was five years a member of tlie Board of Education ; served two years as Alderman of Rock Island; has been Pres- ident of Rock Island Co. Agricultural So- ciety for two years; twice elected to office of Assistant Supervisor, also holds the office of Most Worth}^ Grand Patriarcli of I. O. O. F. ; married Amelia M. Robb, of Mercer Co., Penn., March 10, 1850; has three children. Sweiler John; 3d av; Bapt; born Illinois. Swiler Geo. cabinet-maker; 408 16th st; rep; Presb; from Germany. TATE ALBERT, blacksmith ; 438 13tli st; dem. Taylor Chas. soap-maker; 16th st, bet 3d and 3d avs. Taylor Chas. C. clerk ; 16th st, bet 3d and 3d avs; rep. Taylor Henry, laborer; 707 3d st; rep. Taylor J. D. contractor and buiUUu-; 9tli av and 19th st; dem; from New York. Taylor Jas. soap-maker; 8th av, bet 14tli and i5th sts; rep; Presb; from Ireland. Taylor Jas. P. proi)rietor Taylor House; 1600 iOtli st ; rep ; born Illinois. ^ JK J^ciMjtf^. PRESIDENT OF AUGUSTANA COLLCCr & THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ROCK ISLAND. KOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 311 Taylor Joliu, grocer; 8th av, bet 14tli and lotli sts; rep; Presb; from Ireland, Taylor Kudolplius ; 2d av and 9tli st ; dem. Taylor S. A. carpntr; 1513 7th av; dem;0. Taylor Sam'l ; 6th av ; dem ; from Ohio. Taylor Sam'l, soap-maker; 8th av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; Presb ; from Ireland. Taylor Wm. laborer ; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; Presb; from Ireland. Taylor W. A. laborer; 300 3d av. Tease Sam'l, teamster ; 712 3d av ; rep ; Ire. Tegeler Chas. wholesale liquor; 18th st, bet 7th and 8tli avs ; Germany. Teho John, laborer; 3 5th av; rep; Luth; from Germany. Terrell Richmond, barber ; 422 22d st ; rep ; from Alabama. Terry Sandy, laborer ; 210 4th av. Thayer C. C. carpenter; 2716 6th av; rep; Meth ; from New York. Thayer H. F. carpenter ; 1920 5th av; rep; from New Hampshire. Therian Peter, stone-cutter; 1916 5th av; rep; from New York. Tharase Mrs. Theresa, house-keeper ; 7th av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; Luth ; Germany. Thomas Chas. laborer; 550 24th st; rep; Luth ; from Germany. ^ Thomas Geo. F. laborer; 18th st; Virginia. THOMAS THOMAS. H. Drug- gist; opposite Rock Island House; resi- dence 4tli av, bet 10th and llth sts; born in England, Oct. 6, 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1871; Rep; farmers and dealers will find this the best and cheapest place to buy anj'thing in the line of drugs, medi- cines, paints, oils, leads, varnishes, brush- es, etc. ; married Seline Swiler, April 23, 1873. Thompson Albert, saloon ; 15th st, bet 8th and 9tli avs ; dem ; from Missouri. Thompson David C. moulder; 821 20th st; rep ; from Scotland. Thompson Jas. carpenter ; 421 16th st ; rep ; Presb ; from Ireland. Thompson Jas. laborer; dem. Thompson Jno. machinist ; cor 4th av and 2Gth St. Thompson Jno. ; 1414 4th av. Thoinpson Jno. laborer ; 5th av, e of Swede Col. ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Thompson Mrs. S. P. housekeeper ; 20th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; from Penns^'lvania. Thompson Thornton, laborer; llth st, bet 8th and 9th avs; rep; Bapt; from Missouri. THOMPSON \%^M. Plasterer; resi- dence 13th st, third house south of Indian^ Boundary; born in Indiana Co., Penn.,* Jan. 10, 1827 ; came to this Co. 1858 ; Rep ; wife was Ellen A. Richards; has six chil- dren. Thompson Wm. foundry; 537 23d st; rep; Presb; from Scotland. Thornton Frank; 3d av, bet 8th and 9th sts. Thornton Patrick, laborer; 114 16th st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Thornton Thos. 3d av, bet 8th and 9th sts. Thordenberg B. M. contract brick-layer; 7th av, bet 10th and llth sts; rep; Sweden. Thorp Jas. lather; 1409 6th av; Michigan. Tickenscher E. hotel ; 1409 6th av ; Ger. Tierney Jas. carj^enter ; rep ; from Canada. Titcomb O. P. engineer; 509 20th st; rep; from New Hampshire. Toliver Thornton, coachman ; 2515 5th av ; rep ; from Kentucky. Tombs Jacob, brakeman ; 2d av, bet 21st and 22d sts; rep; born Illinois. Tompkins Ferris A. steamboat mate; 8th av, bet 7th and 8th sts ; dem ; from Penn. Toun Herman, moulder; 514 3d st; dem; from Pennsylvania. Totten W. A. P. foreman; 717 lOtli st; rep; born Rock Island. Treeson Henry, laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem ; from Germany. Trefz Christ; 1924 3d av. Treger Jos. teamster ; dem ; Cath ; Germany. Tremann Henry, meat-uuirket ; cor 3d av and 17th st; from Germany. Treeman Robt. saddler ; 4th av ; dem. Trouble Wm. saloon; 1st av and 17th st; from England. Trouble J. W.; 5th av and 24t]i st; rep; from England. Trow Isaac, conductor; Commercial st, bet 15th and 16th sts; rep; Bapt; New York. TRITESOAI.K C, M. D. Physician; residence cor 18th st and 6tii av; born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Oct. 3, 1822; came to this Co. 1855; Rep; married Jan. 1, 1851, Charlotte M. Haynes; graduated in medi- cine at the Western Reserve College, Cleve- land, O., class of 1845. Truesdale Moore, clerk ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep; born Illinois. Tubah Godfrey, trimmer ; Ind ; Germany. Tucker Mrs. E. F.; 723 20th st; born 111. Turner E. merchant ;'2d av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; dem. Tm-ner Geo. clerk; 1515 6th av; dem; 111. ULLjMYER MATHIAS, carpenter; llth st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; dem ; Cath ; Ger. Umphrus Wallace, laborer; 713 2d st; rep; Bapt ; from Tennessee. Usman Mr. laborer ; 1st st, bet 6th and 7th avs; from Germany. Utka Julius; 4th av; from Germany. V AN HORN J. W. painter; 431 15th st; rep ; from New York. 20 312 BIOGKArHlCAX, DIKECTOEY OF Van Doren Jno. laborer ; 3d av. Van Plerron Frank ; bds. 2109 3d av. Van Meter David J. Argus ; 1126 3d av ; dem ; Lib ; from Minnesota. Vent Henrj^ tailor; 7th av,bet 14th and 15th sts ; dem ; from Germany. Vermillion Robt. H. ; rep; Co. Coroner. Viele Geo. S. restaurant; 117 18th st; N. Y. Vighten John, carpenter; 8tli av, bet 5th and Gth sts ; from Germany. Vincent Thos. ; 4th av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; ind ; Chris ; from Ohio. Voigh Chas. ; 4th av ; from Germany. Vogt Chas. baker; 7th av, bet 10th and 11th sts; Luth; from Germany. Vogels F. ; cor 19th st and 3d av; dem ; Cath. VOEiK JOHX, Contractor and Build- er; residence 2d av, bet 6th and 7th sts; born in Germany, Oct. 28, 1838; came to this Co. 1857; married Mary B. Weiss, Jan. 28, 1866 ; has four children. Von Wolff C. 1410 4th av. Vorce W. R. fireman ; 5th av, bet 29th and 30th sts ; rep ; from New York. Voss Max, carpenter ; 530 21st st ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Vor Shoren Rev. C. 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs ; Presb ; from Germany. WADSWORTII MRS. C. widow; 505 20th st ; Meth ; from Ireland. Wadsworth Mrs. Wm. ; 1424 4th av. Wagner Abram, justice; 924 7th av; dem; Presb; from New York. WAGONER GEO. brewer; residence 5th av; born in Germany, Jan. 13, 1832; came to this Co. in 1855; four years al- derman; married Fredericka Eppinger, Jan., 1857 ; has four children. WAGlSfER GEO. F. Druggist; cor 4th av and 23d st ; member of firm of Fez- ler& Wagner; rep; born Illinois. Wagner Jos. harness maker; 2212 2d av; Cath; from Pennsylvania. Wagner Levi, laborer; 800 5th av; rep; O. Wagner Phillip ; cor 4th av and 10th st; rep ; from Germany. Wagner Philip, saw maker; 7tli av, bet 1,0th and 11th sts; rep; from Ohio. Wagner Wm. G.; 924 7th av; dem; 111. Wakefield Jno. clerk; 29th st; rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania. Walker A. book-keep(!r ; 7th av, bet 25th and26tlists; rep; Presb; from Illinois. WAEKEK ItllFlIS, Lumber Dealer; residence 2d av, cor9tli st; born in Orange Co., Vt., Dec. 10, 1839; came to Co. 1860; Rep; Presb; nuirried Jane Edgington, Aug. 19, 1862; has three children: John E., Frank B., and Rufus. Wangdin F. R. Sec. 11; gardener; rep; Bapt; from Sweden. Ward Jno. laborer ; 226 22d st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Ward Peter, drayman; 2d av, e of 22d st; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Ward Thos. laborer; 212 22d st; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Warden Jas. drayman; 2610 6th av; rep; from Missouri. Wardner Jas.; 6th av; rep. Ware Geo. W. car driver ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; from Ohio. WARXER JOHN, President of Rock Island Street Railroad ; residence 2730 5th av; born August 19, 1814; came to this Co. 1850; Dem; married Caroline L. Mor- ris, Jan. 19, 1843; has two children. WARXER JOHN R. Sash Factory and Flouring Mill; residence 2730 5th av; born in Greenbush, N. Y., March 21, 1844; came to this Co. 1852; Dem; has lield the office of Alderman ; married Esther War- ner, of Renssalaer Co., N. Y., June 3, 1872; has two children. Warner Peter, laborer ; 1033 10th av ; Luth ; from Germany. Warnock Jas. book-keeper ; 413 2d st ; rep ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. \VAR:K0CK & RAIiSTON, (Hugh AVaruock and Robert Ralston,) Soap Works; factory, cor 5th av and 2d st; resi- dence 2d St. Warren Albert ; rep ; born Illinois. Warren F. H. commercial agent; 2511 5th av ; dem ; from Vermont. Warren Jno. laborer ; 414 22d st ; rep ; Meth ; from Ohio. Warren Virgil; rep; born Illinois. Waters Chas. ; 2d av. Waters Jos. clerk ; 5th av and 23d st. ; dem ; Epis ; from Wales. Watkins Saml. ; 3d av; rep. Watts Mrs. Ann; 2400 5t]i av; Meth; Pa. Webl) Alvy ; cor 4th av and 8th st. Webb Jas. laborer; cor 4th av and 8th st. Webb Timothy, sawsmith ; 22d st, l)et 5th and 6th avs; rej); from Oliio. Webber E. S. housekeeper; 29th st; Presb; from Vermont. Webber Henry; 1718 3d av. Webber L. M. Webber W. C. grocer, 2316 7th av; dem; from New York. Webster Isaac; 1714 3d av. Webster W. W. ; bds 1714 3(1 av ; rep ; Pa. Weed Geo. F. ; 20th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Weida Chas. carpenter; Sec. 2; Holland. Weigand A. J. yard mastei-; 408 9th st; dem; C!ath ; from Iowa. W(ngand Frank, switchman; 408 9th st; dem ; Cath ; from I owa. KOCK ISLAXD CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 313 Weinberger Martin, guard; 27tli st; rep; from Germany. Weinot Clias. slioemalier ; 1818 2d av ; rep ; from Sweden. Weisler E. laborer ; 5tli av, bet 14tli and loth sts; dem; from Germany. Welch Peter, peddler; Sec. 13; rep; Spir; from Pennsylvania. Welch Wm. C. grocer; 3505 ; rep; Presb; from Pennsylvania. Welling Fred, laborer ; 8th av, bet 6th and 7th sts ; Luth ; from Germany. Wells C. H. clerk; cor 4th av and 16th st. Wells Jacob, bds 3100 3d av. Wells Jno. blacksmith; 17th st, s of 7tli av; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Wendt A. ; rep ; from Germany. Wertnauer K. ; 16th st, bet 3d and 4th avs ; from Germany. Wesley Thos. stonecutter; 517 33d st; Eng. West H. E.; 1311 4th av; dem. West Jno. laborer; 504 3d st; from Sweden. West L. E.; 1311 4th av; dem ; Bapt; 111. Westfall Henry, laborer ; 1st st, bet 5th and 0th avs ; rep ; from Germany. WEYERHAEJfSER & 1>EXK- MAK^, Wholesale and Retail Limiber Dealers; W.'s residence, Lee st; D.'s resi- dence, cor 4th av and 3d st. We^-^mouth E. B. carpenter; 3005 5th av; rep ; Meth ; from Maine. Wheaton Frank, drug clerk. Wheelan Jno. J. carpenter; 3315 5th av; dem ; Oath ; from Ireland. Wheelan Wm. painter; 3315 5th av; Cath; from Illinois. Whiften H. U. M. sign and carriage painter ; rep. Whitaker Chas.; 3103 31st st; dem; Ireland. Whitaker Chas. E. printer; 408 31st st; dem; born Illinois. Whitaker M. F. ; 1433 4th av ; dem. Whitaker Wm. II. druggist; 408 31st st; 111. Whitaker Wm. H. clerk ; 3103 31st st. White A. stone-worker ; 3d av and 8th st. White Michael, 1st av. White Thos. mechanic; Sec. 11 ; rep; Presb; from Pennsylvania. White Wm. ; clerk. Whitten Wm.; cor 4th av and 10th st; from Scotland. Whitman W. H. 536 18th st; Connecticut. Wickersham M. P. plasterer; 1917 6th av; rep ; from Ohio. Wilcox Mrs. Christina, widow; 533 15th st; Meth ; from Pennsylvania. Wilcox C. W. engineer ; 30th st ; rep ; Presb. Wilcox E. M. postal clerk ; 5th av and 25th st ; rep ; from Maine. Wilkins Daniel, laborer; 7th av, bet 13th and 13th sts; from Scotland. Wilkes Geo. blacksmith ; 3d av and 4th st ; dem. Willen Chas. laborer ; 1st av, bet 19th and 30th st ; from Sweden. Willerton R. C. day clerk Harper House. Williams Jno. car repairer; 15th st. Williams Henry, 4th av, bet 31st and 22d sts. Williams Lucian, laborer; 434 10th st; rep; from Virginia. Williamson John, blacksmith; 1337 7th av; dem ; Cath ; from Ohio. Williamson Wm. umbrella repairer; 3d av, bet 31st and 33d sts ; from England. Wilmans Chas. I. 314 13th st; rep; Presb. Wilmans J. M. bds 314 13th st; rep; Presb. Wills J. B. Sec. 11; farmer; rep; Meth; O. Wilson Albert, coppersmith; 540 30th st; rep ; from Iowa. Wilson Allen N. pattern maker ; 6th av and 34th st ; dem ; from Maryland. Wilson Barney, bds cor 3d av and 3d st. Wilson B. F. coppersmith ; 540 20th st ; dem ; Bapt; from Ohio. Wilson David, laborer; 707 3d st; rep. Wilson F. retired ; 334 30tli st ; rep ; Penn. Wilson H. E. brakeman ; dem ; from N. Y. Wilson Henry, laborer ; 3030 5th av. If^IESON J. H. Coal Dealer; residence 5th av; born in Mercer Co., Penn., Oct. 33, 1817 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; Rep ; Meth ; previous to coming to Rock Island, he was merchandising in Penn. ; his wife was S. A. Hoxie, born in Pougkeepsie, N. Y. ; married April 31, 1850; has three daugh- ters. Wilson Mrs. Mark, housekeeper ; 7th av, bet 14th and 15th sts; Bapt; from Penn. Wilson Oscar, laborer; 5th,av, e of Swede College ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Wilson S. laborer; 415 4th st; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Wilson Mrs. Sarah, 19th st and 7th ave; Meth ; from Maine. Wilson Wm. D. cigar dealer; 808 30th st. Wilson Wm. blacksmith ; 3d av, bet 16th and 17th sts. Wilson Wm. A. plow titter; 713 9th st; rep; born Illinois. Wilson W. D. cigar store ; 3d av ; dem. Wineman Parker, horse dealer ; dem ; Ohio. Winn Geo. C. marble works; 513 16tli st; rep; Ind. Winter B. 1513 3d av. WINTER C. C. Printer; office in Rock Island Union Building; born in Germanv, April 31, 1841; came to this Co. in 1875; Ind; Mr.Winter is editor of the NeueVolks Zeitung, or (People's Gazette) published 314 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTOKY OF every Wednesday and Saturday ; formerly connected with daily press at St. Louis, also New York Staats Zeitung; learned the printer's trade at Allentown, Peun. ; graduated at University of Heidelburg. Wise Mrs. S. A. boarding ; 125 16th st ; Ohio. Wiser M. T. insurance agent, 5th av and 21st st; rep; Meth ; from Iowa. Wisner Adam, laborer; 1st st, bet Gtli and 7th avs ; rep ; from Germany. Wittig Geo. moulder ; 514 3d st ; dem ; from Penn. WIVII^I. H^C. Dry Goods; residence, 507 20th st; born in Maryland, Sept. 27, 1842 ; came to this County in 18G8 ; Dem ; Cath; married, August 8, 1805, Mary H. Crapster ; has one child. Wolcott Orville, carpenter; 20th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; dem ; from N. Y. Woltf Chas. gunsmith ; 17th st ; from Ger. Wolfertz Louis, 1128 3d av; dem; Germany. Wolin Mrs. Mary, boarding house; 2113 5th av; Meth; from Sweden. Wollenhaupt Geo. F. mechanic; 3d av; dem Wollenhaupt Jacob, grocer; cor 3d av and 10th st; dem. Wollenhaupt John, tailor; dem; from Ger. Wollenhaupt Martin, 3d av, bet 22d and 23d sts. Woltman Ernest, 1807 2d av ; rep ; Germany. Woltmanu Henry, 4th av and 23d st ; dem ; from Germany. Wood Albert, hostler ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ; from Ohio. Wood Ephraim, government office ; 248 5th av ; rep ; born Illinois. Wood Frank, laborer ; bds cor 3d av and 2d st; dem. Wood George, carpenter ; rep ; Meth ; N. Y. Wood Geo. W. glass packer ; 823 4th av ; rep ; from Canada. Wood H. cor 4th av and 7 th st. Wood Wm. cor 4th av and 7th st. Woodin Jerome, ship carpenter ; 1st av. Woodruff Chas. painter; born Illinois. Woodruff Geo. laborer; 6th av, bet 12th and 13th sts ; dem ; from N. Y. WoodruiT S. D. guard on bridge; 510 23d st; rep ; Epis ; from Conn. Woods D. C. engineer ; 29th st ; rep ; Mass. Woods H. E. mechanic; 29th st; rep; Presb; from Vermont. Woodward M. E. retired ; 19th st, s of 9th av; rep; Epis; from England. Wright Alvin, broom maker; 3d st, bet 3d and 4tli avs ; from Ireland. Wright Chas. clerk ; 19th st, bet 5th and 6th avs. Wright Ciias. stone cutter; 2613 6th av; rej); Meth ; from England. Wright Geo. livery; 19tli st, bet 5th and 6th avs. Wright Ilobert, 2d av ; rep. Wright Robert E. carpenter; 529 7th av; dem ; Meth ; from Virginia. Wright Spencer, carpenter; 602 10th st; rep. Wright T. W. brakeman ; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem; Ind. Wybert los. car driver ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; from Germany. AVyman Ella, 26th st, bet 5th and 6th av^ ; Meth. Wynn Samuel, laborer; 26th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; Presb ; from England. YAGER FRED, butcher; 718 10th st; from Gernumy. Yager Fred, laborer; 617 8th st; dem; Cath; from Germany. Yager Henry, carpenter; Luth; from Ger- many. Yates Dent, 4th av, bet 7th and 8th sts. YATES THO:»IAS, Gas and Steam Fitter; residence, 705 4th av; born in Green Co., Ind., Aug. 15, 1844; came to this Co. in 1855; Dem; Lib; two years Chief of Fire Department ; two j^ears Al- derman; one year in the 47th 111. Inf. Vol; married Mary E. Canlclesure, Feb. 22, 1866 ; has four children. Yatzel Geo. 804 8th av ; dem ; from Germany. Yatzel Geo. L. laborer ; 728 8tli av ; Ger. Yerbury Chas. W. plumber ; 501 22d st ; rep ; from New Jersej^ Yerbury Wm. dyer; 211 21st st; rep; Bapt; from England. Yoahe A. carpenter ; rep ; Presb ; from Penn. Yohe Adam, from Germany. Young C. C. painter; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep ; from N. II. Young Clementz, saloon ; 814 8th av ; from Germany. Young Geo. agent ; 5th av, bet 27th and 28th sts ; rep ; from Penn. Young John, Sec. 11; rep; Ind; from Iowa. Young W. E. drayman; 1218 7th av; dem; from Penn. Youiigberg Chas. bartender; cor 3d av and 5th "st. Youngquist Chas. laborer; 619 6th st; rep; Meth; from Sweden. ZEIS ERNEST, merchant; 806 19th st; rep ; Presb ; from Germany. Zeis Justus, grocer ; 17th st ; rep. Zentgraf John, saloon; 1706 2d av; Ger. Ziegler Geo. saloon ; 22 4th av. Ziegler John, grocer, 5th av, bet 29th and 30th sts ; Ind ; from Germany. Ziegler Wm. W. 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; dem ; from Penn. BOOK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSUIP J15 Zimmer J. B. merchant tailor; 1909 2d av; from Germany. Zips Ed. butclier ; bds 3d av ; dem ; Iowa. Zips Mrs. Louisa, 1126 3d av. Zivicker G. bartender; 1812 2d av; dem; from Germany. Zoeclder P. W. meat market; 1011 3d av; from Virginia. Zuellig Jacob, kiborcr; 431 4tli st; Switz. ROCK ISLAND BUSINESS DIRECTORY. AilfJloni/ 6r. TV, proprietor of the Anthony House. Anawalt, Denkttiari & Co., Manufacturers and Dealers in Lum- ber, Lath, Shingles, Siding, Floor- ing, Pickets, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, etc.; one block w of C, R. I. & P. depot; post office box 317. Ankrum J". Frank, Constable. Aster JoJlilf Bakery, Market Sq. Atkinson tC* Oloff, Brickmakers; also, Contractors for furnishing and laying brick. Sahnsen F. agent for Rock Island Co. of the ^Etna Life Insurance Co., of Hartford, Conn.; office, 18th st, bet 6th and 7th avs. Bain George A. & Co, Manu- facturers of Carriages, Buggies, Phaetons, etc.; satisfaction guaran- teed. JSrackett Jos* W, Attorney at Law. Srockman Henry, Carpenter, House-builder and Contractor. Jillford fJ, 31. General Insurance Agent. Car (J Thos. F. Painter, both Plain and Ornamental; also. Decorative Paperhanger; Calciniining and Fres- coing done to order. Case H, S. Brick Manufacturer. Churchill & Sweeney, Manufac- turers of Farm and Spring Wagons, Carriages, Light, Open and Top Buggies; factory, corner of Eagle and Rock River sts. Cleland J» H. & Co. (successors to J. H. Kauffmau,) Dealers in Ital- ian and American Marble, Monu- ments, Headstones, etc. ; also, Scotch and American Granite; 1425 Second avenue, opposite the Court House; all work done promptly and satisfaction guaranteed. Conet Jos. Proprietor Bellows House, cor 3d av and Market sq. Cotifielly <& 3IcNeal, Attorneys at Law, office, Post Office blk. Craif/ Dr. G. G. Physician; resi- dence and office, n w cor 3d av and 13th St. Cranipton H. Wholesale and Re- tail Bookseller and Stationer and Blank Book Manufacturer, Pub- lisher of Legal Blanks; Lithograph- ing and Job Printing. Cropper F. C. Police Magistrate and Ex-officio Justice Peace; Col- lections attended to and remittan- ces promptly made. Cutter Amos F. Notary Public and Real Estate Agent. Dodf/e Chas. F. Merchant Tailor, Dealer in Hats, Caps and Furnish- ing Goods; 1703 2d av. Don Davidf Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Furnaces, Ranges, Stoves and House Furnishing Goods; also. Manufacturer of all kinds of Tin, Copper and Sheet-iron Ware; 1017 Second avenue. Drake J. S. Editor and Proprietor Rock Island Argus. Fpstein Isaac, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware; all goods guaranteed by the house as represented by the Agent; a Specialty made on Rogers Smith & Co.'s Silverware; Repairing at- tended to with the greatest care and neatness; Dealer in Pianos, Or- gans, Sheet Music and Musical Mer- chandise; 57 Star blk. Farrell John, Physician and Sur- 316 BIOGRAPHICAL DIBECTOBT OF o^eon ; makes a Specialty of Surgery and Diseases of the Eye and Ear; Rooms, Furnished or Unfurnished, with or without Board; office, 1G14 2d av. Feeler & WfUfUer, Druggists; all kinds of Paints, Oils, Varnishes and everything in the Drug line; 4th av and 23d st. Field & Jiro,^ Wholesale Dealers in Yankee Notions, Cigars, etc., etc.; Washington st, bet Illinois and Orleans sts. First NationrrJ JBiDih'^ P. I^. Mitchell, Pres.; J. M. Buford, Cash. Flanagan Joint , Constable and General Collecting Agent. Fredrickseti 3f, Carpenter and Builder, Fvich ]y£. C. Brick Contractor and Builder. Gait Dr. Thos, Physician; office and residence, 1214 and 1208 2d av. Gest & Parks, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law; office. Post Of- fice blk. Hakes Sohnes, Agent for Do- mestic and White Sewing Machine. Harper Hen, Prop. Harper House. Harerstiek L. 31, Pottery Ware Manufacturer. Halves Havid, Justice of the Peace. Hayden Henry, Justice of the Peace. Hayes & Cleaveland, General Fire, J.,ife and Accident Insurance; office, Bengston blk. Hodf/son Chas. F. Insurance Agency; represents old-time, tried, fire-tested companies; Recording Agency for Rock Island Co. of the American Insurance Company of Chicago; also. Underwriters' Asso- ciation of Newark, and the old Ph(]enix Mutual Life Insurance Company ol Hartford; office, Bu- ford's blk. Hull S. S. Constable and Collector. If/lehart M". H. Designer, Carver and Cutter of Marble and Granite Monuments, and all kinds of Ceme- tery Work; orders promptly at- tended to; cor IGth st and 4th av, opp Taylor House. Juerf/ens C Plain and Ornamental Painter; Painting, Papering and Kalsominiug done at short notice; Lettering and Graining a Specialty; 18th St. Keator tC' Co. Manufacturers of Gang Sawed Lumber, Laths, Shin- gles, etc.; Dimension Timbers of all sizes cut to order. Keller Geo. M. Physician and Surgeon; office. Post Office blk. Kelly & Retieker, Dealers in Boots and Shoes; 1704 2d av. Kenworthy & Heardsley , Law and Abstract Office; Masonic Tem- ple, cor 18th st and 2d av, KiesoiV L. Dry Goods Dealer, and Proprietor Rock Island Knitting Works. Knox C. H. City Undertaker ; keeps constantly on hand a com- plete stock of Coffins, Metallic Bu- rial Cases and Caskets. Kvell F, City Confectionery and Bakery, Restaurant and Ice Cream Saloon; Large Assortment of Toys; Suppers gotten up and Parties sup- plied at short notice; also. Pyramids and Wedding Cakes; Illinois st. KueJll Karl, Attorney at Law; 2d av, bet Eagle and Washington sts, Laivrenee G. W. Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon; keeps all kinds of Homeopathic Medicines for sale by the case and otherwise, Luudy W. H. General Commis- sion Merchant and Auctioneer; Consignments solicited and Returns promptly made; Illinois st. IfcCabe J. W. Dealer in all kinds of Furnishing Goods. 3IcFlherne <& O'llara, Coun sellors at Law, 3Iertz Nee, Proprietor Union Bak- ery, Mills Milton G. Dealer in all kinds of Dry Goods, Fancy Articles, Ladies' Wear, Hosiery, etc. Mitehell S: Lynde, Bankers, Mitchel iS: Favsons, (Successors ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP. 317 to Wadswortli & Parsons,) Dealers in Faicy and Staple Dry Goods, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mattings, Rugs, etc.; 1609 2d av. O'Neil Charles W. Attorney at Law. Olsetl Oliver^ Attorney and Coun- sellor at Law. I*ami€n1er E, JE, Attorney at Law; office in Post Office blk, over Mitchell & Lynde's bank. I*eo2)les' National J>an7,% Cap- ital, 1100,000; B. Davenport, Pres- ident; J. Rosenfield, Vice-Pres- ident; .John Peetz, Cashier. JPeVVitl JB, J, Dealer in Cleveland Coal, Lackawanna and Wilkesbarre Hard Coal ; 1st av, opp Ferry Idg. Perrin & CrOckeWs Insurance Agency; at Cleveland Coal Office, First av, opp Ferry Idg. IHIlshury 3Irs. Pauline 31. Medical, Electrical and Magnetic Physician; 815 17th st. JPinkJi/ If. L. Justice of the Peace; Post Office blk. JPlunimer Safltuel C. Physician and Surgeon. RathbtlH Will. W. Attorney at Law; office, s w cor 2d av and 17th St. Reed W. I. & Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, etc.; office, 1401 2d av; Planing Mill and Yard at lower end of city. Hoblnsofl D. T, Dealer in Gang Sawed Chip])awa and Wis. River Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Pickets, etc.; office and yard, cor Washing- ton and Highland sts. Hock Island Plough 3Ianu- facturhig Co.; manufactui-e Cultivators, Riding and Walking Ploughs, Scrapers, Harrows, etc. Hock Island lousiness Col- lege and Western College of Short Hand, Theo. A. Frey, President; the Best and the Largest Corps of Teachers; a Course in every way Practical and Thorough; the only College West where Actual Re- porters are, and have been Grad- uated; send for names of Graduates in this art. Pock Island City Pakevy^ all the varieties of Crackers, such as Boston, Butter, Soda, Water, Sugar, Pic-nic, Lemon, Cream, Milk, etc., constantly on hand; also. Pilot Bread, etc., of best quality. Poclx Island National Pank: T. J. Robinson, Brest.; J. H. Wil- son, Vice Prest.; J. F. Robinson, Cashier. PcynoldSf Saul pa ugh & Co, Railroad and Bridge Contractors. Satvyer N. P. Manufacturer and Dealer in Glassware, Plain, Stamp- ed and Japanned Tinware; Peddlers' Supplies a Specialty; Cash paid for Paper Stock and Old Metal; 1618 1st av. ShniUl August. House Builder and Contractor. Schnell Wni. Painter, Calciminer, Grainer and Paperhanger. Simpson, Young & Heitah- vends.1 Painters and Grainers; 17th st, bet 4th and 5th a vs. Smith Henry, Carriage Mnfgr. Spencer <€• Noftsker, Dealers in Stoves, Tinners' Stock and House Furnishing Goods. Stark tI. W. Dentists; all kinds of Dental Work done to suit Custom- ers; office, 1724 2d av. Stewart & Montgomery, Job- bers of Hardware, Nails, Glass, Iron, and Wagonmakers' JNTaterial. Streckfus P. Wagon and Carriage- makers and Horseshoers. Streckfus John, Grocer, cor 16th st and 4th av. Sturgeon & Adams, Attorneys at Law; have a complete set of Books of Abstracts of Title of all Lands in Rock Island Co.; office, in Court House. Sivanson A. J. Manufacturer of and Dealer in Boots, Shoes, Leather, Findings, etc., etc., 1818 2d av. Sweeney & Jackson. Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. 318 BIOGEAPHICAL DIKEOTORY OF Thonnas H. H. Druggist; Farm- ers and Dealers will find this the best and cheapest place to buy Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Brushes, etc. Tvuesddl C. Physician and Sur- geon; office. Post Office blk. Volk John & Co, Proprietors Novelty Mills, Builders, Contrac- tors, and Manufacturers of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, Brackets, Newell Posts, Balustrades, Siding, Flooring, Pickets, etc.; special at- tention given to contract estimates; 319 18th st, bet 3d and 4th avs. Wa(/ner Georgi , Proprietor At- lantic Brewery and Malt House, Mo- line av. Waffnev Geo, F, Meat Market, 2d av, near Court Sq. Wait & Waf/fier, Proprietors of the town of Reynolds, situated on the Rock Island and Mercer Co. Railroad, in Edgington township; it is one of the most beautiful sites for a town in the State; the first building was erected in Oct., 1876; five stores, lumber yards, black- smith and wagon shops are now in successful operation^ persons desir- ous of finding a good location should not fail to visit Reynolds. Warner JoJai JR. Manufacturer of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Brackets and Mouldings, Planing, Scroll Sawing and Wood Turning; Flour, Meal and Feed; cor 5th av and 18th St. Warnock & HaJston, Manufac- turers of Soap, Candles and Lard Oil; cor 6th av and 2d st. Weyerhaeuser & DetikTnannf Manufacturers of Gang Sawed Lumber, Timber, Siding, Flooring, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds and Mouldings. Wllsou J. M. Coal Dealer. Winter C, C, Editor and Proprie- tor of Neue Volks-Zeitung (Ger- man semi-weekly.) WiviJl & I.EAS MFG. CO. Established in 1860; incorporated in 1872; authorized capital, i|;l30,000; II. A. Barn- ard, Pres. ; J. Silas Leas, Vice Pres. ; W. C. Bennitt, Sec. and Treas. ; manufacturers of Victor Smutters, Victor Brush-Scourer, Barnard's Dustless Wheat Seperators, Eu- reka Flour-Packers, Wheat Graders, Mid- dlings Purifiers, Giant Corn-Shellers, and Barnard's Dustless Corn Cleaners; em- ploy about sixty men. Barth Chas. works for Moline Plow Co.; dem. Bartlett J. W. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; Cong. Bartlett S. D. wagon-maker Moline Wagon Co. ; rep ; four children. Bassett C. R. file business. Bassett E. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Bastrone J. works for Moline Plow Co.; rej) ; Luth. Bausch John,',bakery; dem; Prot; from Ger- many; five children. Bausey Jerry, cook ; rep ; from Kentucky. KOCK ISLA.ND COUNTY : MOLTNK CITS. 321 Beal Albert M. law student; rep; United Brethren; born Illinois. BEAT. l>AXIEI>lf. Retired farmer; born in Peacham, Vt., Feb. 5, 1815; came • to this Co. in 18!j4; Re]); lud; owns house and two lots in Moline, valued at $3,000; 250 acs in Sees. 18, 7, 10 and 20 in Zuma Tp., this Co., valued at $15,000; 100 acs in Washuiiiton Tp., Iowa, valued at $4,- 000; married Betsey Spencer, Sept. 18, 1886 : she was born in Peacham, Vt., Jan. 1, 1817; they have had live children; the living are, Lucius W., born Jan. 20, 1888, Samuel S., born Jan. 2, 1848, Albert M., born Oct. 31, 1858, and Eunice C, born Nov. 5, 1858; lost one infant child in 1840; Mr. Beal was Townshiii Sui)ervisor ot Zuma four years; Township Assessor twelve terms; Constable four years; twenty years School Trustee, and several years School Director, in Zuma Tp. Beardslee O. J. reporter Rock Ishmcl Argus; dem ; Meth ; from Iowa. Beardslee Wm. engineer; dem; from Ohio; two children. Bearman Chas. works for Moline Paper Co. ; dem. Beatty J. moulder; works for AVilliams, Wliite & Co. ; rep ; Meth. Beck Fred, miller; works for Waters & First; dem. Becker C. works for Union Malleable Iron Co.; rep. Becker Theodore, cabinet-maker ; rep ; Ger. Beckstrom Andrew, works at Keator's Mill; from Sweden. BKFilt^ E. B. Iron and Brass Foundry ; born in Lancaster, Pa., July 18, 1838; came to this Co. in 1807 ; Rep ; Ind ; Mr. B. served three years in Co. A, 7th Cali- fornia Infantry. Beers J. M. works for Deere & Co. in foun- dry department ; rep. Beers L. works for Deere & Co. in iron de- partment; dem. Beery D. P. pump mnfr; rep; from Ohio; two children. BE:SfELI. R<>BT. Jfl. With Dimock, Gould A; Co.; born in Ohio, June 16, 1844; came to this Co. in 1868; Ind; Meth; mar- ried Nannie Smith, Feb. 7, 1865 ; she was born at Abingdon, 111., Dec. 27, 1844, and died Jan. 26, 1877 ; they have two children living, Charles E., born Oct. 25, 1865, and Harry E., born Jan. 8, 1867 ; lost four chil- dren ; Mr. Benell served three years in First Missouri Engineers and eight months in the 148th I. V. I. Bengson Paul, works for Moline Paper Co. Bengstrom G. O. works for Deere & Co. in fitters' department; rep. Bennett G. W. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Bapt. Bennett Wm. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; Meth. Bennett Wm. C. Sec. and Treas. Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co.; rep; Penn ; four chiklrcn. Benser C. A. Sec. and Treas. Moline Wagon Co.; resides in Rock Island; rep; Lib. Benson B. works for Deere & Co. in iron deijartment ; rep. Benson John, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Benson Nels. works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' dept; rep; Lutli. Benson S. W. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep. Benson Swan, works for Moline Paper Co. Benson Swan, works for Deere ct Co. in grinders' and polishers' dei)artment. Benson Wm. engineer; rep; Presb; born in New York, 1852. Berg A. P. mason ; rep ; Luth ; Sweden. Bergblom C. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; Luth. Bergert Aug. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem. Bergert Claus, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem. Berglund Aug. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. Berglund Chas. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. Berglund J. works for Deere & Co. in iron department. Bergman Fred, works at Keator's Mill; rep. Bergren John, tailor ; rep ; Bapt ; Sweden. Bergroot Aug. works for Deere & Co. in fit- ters' department; rep. Bergstine C. blacksmith Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. BERGSTROlfl XEI.S P. Under- taker and Furniture Repairer; born in Sweden, Jan. 29, 1829; came to this Co. in 1867 ; Rep ; Meth ; married Betsey Pe- terson, in 1844; they have two children, Peter and Maggie ; they have lost eleven children ; Mr. Bergstrom is prepared at all times to furnish coffins, wood and me- tallic caskets, and every article in the un- dertaker's line, at the lowest prices in the three cities; coffins, etc., shipped to all outside points, the express and freight charges paid by Mr. Bergstrom. Berry E. H. painting contractor for Moline Wagon Co. ; rep ; one child. Berry James, painter Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. Berry James W. painter Moline Wagon Co.; rep; Bapt; eight children. Berry Wm. painter Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. Berry Will, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; Ind. Blackwell Robt. teamster ; dem. 322 BIOGEAPHICAX, DIRECTORY OF Blombergson Axel, painter; Ind; born in Sweden, Aug. 17, 1841; one daughter. Painters, and Dealers in Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Brushes, Wall-Paper, &c. ; the finest "house, sign and decorative work done; special attention given to fresco painting; decorative painting in churches, halls, and other public build- ings, solicited, and satisfaction guaranteed. Bloom A. works for Deere & Co. in grind- ers' and polishers' department; rep. Bloom Chas. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Bloom John, works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' dept; rep. Blowers Chas. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Blumstrom O. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Luth. Bicknell E. moulder; works for Williams, White & Co. Billingtou Chas. works for Moline Papj3r Co. ; rep ; Prot. Billingtou C. A. paper-maker; rep; Luth; from Sweden ; three children ; $4,000. Birkej^ J. M. laborer; dem. Bobke Charles, baker; trom Germany. Bock Jacob, shoemaker; Ind; from Ger- many ; two children. Boe Henry, works for Deere & Co. in fit- ters' department; dem. Bokman F. G. physician and druggist; dem ; Ind; from Sweden. Bolton J. M. foreman Moline Paper Co.; rep ; two cliildren. Boman Nels, moulder Union Malleable Iron Co. ; rep. Bonner James, works for Moline Plow Co. Boodleson P. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Booth Elize, works for Deere & Co. in foun- dry department ; rep. Borchers Rev. T. F. pastor Moline Baptist Cliurch; rep. Bornholdt J. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem. Bourne A. J. works for Dimock, Gould HE:\K\% Livery Stable; born in Skaneateles, N.Y., Jan. 16, 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ; Rep ; Ind ; married Cornelia W. Wheeler, Oct. 24, 1850; she was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., Dec. 19, 1825 ; they have lost two children, Francis, who died" iu 1855, and Frank, who died in 1856 ; they have an adopted son, Frank, born Aug. 6, 1862; Mr. Harwood is Township Highway Commissioner, serv- ing the third year; he was Street Commis- sioner three years ; twelve years member Cemetery Board; was First Lieut. Co. H., 132dRegt. I.y. I. Hassa Theodore, blacksmith ; Moline Wagon Co. ; dem. Hawkinson Nels, works for Deere & Co. wood dept ; rep. Hawkinson Peter, tailor ; rep ; Bapt ; from Sweden ; seven children. Hayden M. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; Luth. Hayes W. B. traveling salesman for Deere & Co. ; dem. Head Fred. A. cashier, Deere & Co. ; rep ; Prot ; one child ; res Rock Island. Head Frank H. teller; First National Bank; rep. HEAIiD €HAS. W. Vice-President and Sujierintendent of Union Malleable Iron Co. ; born in Barry, Mass., March 12, 1829; came to this County in May, 1854; Rep; Cong, preference; married Daphne L. Churchill, in 1859 ; she was born in El- lington, Chatauqua Co., N. Y., Feb. 23, 1828; they have two children, Mary Liz- zie, born July 20, 1864; and C'has. C, June 6, 1867; Mr. Heald has been Alderman; he was one of the founders of the Moline Ironworks; always actively engaged in manufacturing business. Healey Henry, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Heck Geo. W. ice dealer ; rep ; from Ohio ; three children; $4,000. HFiCK JOIIHC, Retired; horn in Berks Co., Penn , Sept. 10, 1786 ; came to this Co. 1844; Dem; L. B. ; owns 50 acres of land, value $5,000; his grandfather, Brice, on his mnther's side was Capt. all through the Reyolutiouary War; married Sarah Wible, of Gettysburg, Md., Aug. 30, 1814; she was born 22d of March, 1796 ; have seven children living, Betsey, wid. of Jo- siah Gamble, Philip, Rachel, wid. of John Willis, William, George, Phinlcy and Jo- siah. Hedin L. N. grocer ; rep ; Luth ; from Swe- den ; two children. Hemenway Chas. F. cashier, Moline Nat'l Bank ; rep ; born Illinois ; three girls. Hemenway Henry L. clerk; rep; from Ohio. HEMEX^VAY EUKE E. Post- master; born in Shoreham, Addison Co., Vermont, Aug. 7, 1816 ; came to Grand de Tour, Ogle Co., Illinois, in 1838; came to this Co. Aug. 7, 1855; Rep; Universalist; married Jane E. Marsh, June 23, 1842; she was born iu Bethel, Windsor Co., Vt., Jan. 29, 1815 ; they have four children living, Frederick C, born Sept. 33, 1843; Ellen M. (now Mrs. J. M. Christy), born May 28, 1845; Charles F., born Nov. 1, 1846; and George H., born Dec. 5, 1849 ; they have lost three sons ; Mr. Hemenway was Capt. Co. H., 132d I. V. I. ; he has been engaged in active business during his residence in Illinois, and has held various village and municipal offices. Hemerich Chris, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep. Henderson John, works for Deere & Co., wood dept ; rep. Henning J. J. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep. Hepburn Chas. S. painter, Moline Pump Co. ; rep; Meth; from England; one child. Hepburn John, painter, Moline Wagon Co. ; rep; one child. Hero Robt. works for Deere & Co., wood dept. Hiwick Claus, works for Deere & Co., wood dept; dem. Ilibner C. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; dem. Hickey Martin D. plasterer; rep; Cath. Hickey Thos. works at Keator's Mill. HICKOX JAMES I.. Head Filer, Keator & Sons' Mill; born in Groton, Lu- zerne Co., Penn., Dec. 5, 1836; came to this County in 1844; Rep; Spiritualist; married Mary Westlake, Oct. 1, 1865; she was born in Rockingham, Iowa, May 5. 1848; they have four children living, Flor- ence Ettie, born Feb. 7, 1867 ; F. Mabel, July 10, 1873; Rosetta B., Nov. 5, 1869; and Ida E., Dec. 4, 1875 ; lost one infant child; Mr. Hickox served three years in Independent Battery, Colorado Volunteer Artiller3^ Iligley S. O. telegraph op'r; rep; from Wis. Higgins A. J. works at Keators' Mill; rep. Hill B. W. vice-president Moline Malleable I ron Works ; rep. Hill C. M. secretary and treasurer of Dim- ock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; two children. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY: MOLINE CITY. 335 Hill Henry H. president Moline Malleable Iron Works ; rep. Hill M. B. machinist; from Massaclinsetts ; rep ; one child. Hill S. M. clerk, Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep; Cong; one child Hines T. S. ag't C, R. I. & P., W. U. R. R., and U. S. Exp.; Ind ; Prot; one child. Hintz John, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. HIRJ^CH SIMOX, Merchant Tailor; born in Bavaria, Germany, July 16, 1887 ; came to this Co. in 1866; Rep; married Betsey Waldheimer, Oct. 6, 1803; they have five children, Fannie, boi-n Sept. 19th, 1863; Solomon, born March 21st, 1865; Matilda, born April 1st, 1868; Re- becca, born Jan. 3d, 1870; and Caroline, born Aug. 23d, 1872 ; Mr. H. is Assistant Township Supervisor; also, Vice-Presi- dent of Concordia Turner Society; served in Co. H., 6th Reg't N. Y. S. M. Hoagland P. works for Deere & Co. in grinding and polishing dep't; rep;Luth. Hoagland W. A. landscape gardener; works for H. A. Barnard ; rep ; from N. J. ; 1 child. Hogburg A. works for Deere & Co. in grind- ing and polishers' dep't; rep; Lutli. Hogman John, works for Moline Plow Co.; rep. Hodgson , blacksmith; Moline Wa- gon Co. ; rep. Hoffman B. works for Deere ifc Co. in iron department ; rep. HOKAXSO:Sf CJIISTAF A. Mau- ufncturer of Custom-made Boots and Shoes; born in Sweden, June 28th, 1850; came to this Co. in 1867; Dem ; Luth; value of property, $1,800; married Caro- lina Johnson, Jan. 24th, 1874; she died January 25th, 1875 ; married Eva Smith, June 14th, 1876; one child by last mar- riage — Evert. Hokanson H. J. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep; Luth. Holcran F. wagon-maker ; works at Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. Holquist P. works for Deere & Co. in fitters' department ; rep. Holmquist John, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; Luth. HOLT JirO.M. Grocer; born in Col- den, Erie Co., N. Y., Feb. 23d, 1844; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Cong; married Maria W. Hitchcock; she was born in Davenport, la.; they have one child, Ma- bel D., b(n-n Dec. 5th, 1869; Mr. Holt was Collector of this Township in 1869 ; served three years in Co. H., 8th Kansas Infan- try ; during service never missed a day. Holt D. A. clerk; rep; three children. floltz John, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; reji. Home Alf, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Home Alf, machinist; rep; Luth; from Ger- many. Home J. W. S. dry goods ; rep ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania ; one child. Home Reuben, S. clerk ; dem ; from Penn. Hopkins John, yard-man ; works for Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. Howard J. machinist; with AVilliams, White & Co. Howell Wm. M. shipping clerk; with J. S. Keator & Son ; rep ; Cong. HUBBARD A:NS05r M. Dealer in Musical Instruments and General Musical Merchandise; born in Bergen, Genesee Co., N. Y., Oct. lOth, 1818 ; came to Adams Co., 111., 1836; moved to Henry Co. Aug. 1837; came to Rock Island Co. in 1844 ; m the spring of 1854 moved to Henry Co. again; after a residence of eight years in Geneseo he came back to this Co., and has main- tained his residence here since then ; mar- ried Marietta M. Moore, March 31st, 1843 ; she was born near Auburn, N. Y., Jan. 7th, 1825; they have four children, Chas. E., born Jan. 19th, 1844; Georgiana M. (now Mrs. P. E. Fowler), bom Oct. 39th, 1846; Wm. H., born Feb. 7th, 1848; and Horace S., born Jan. 30th, 1850; Mr. H. was Constable in Moline in an early day; was Police Magistrate about eight years, from 1862 to 1870. Hubbard Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep. Hubbard Horace, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; Cong. Hubbard Rufus, retired; rep; Cong. Hubbard AV. machinist ; works for Williams, White & Co. ; rep. Huey J. L. brickyard ; rejj. HUEY ^VII. Brick Manufacturer, and Contractor for the construction of Build- ings of every description ; born in Fayette Co., Pa., March 31st, 1829; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Bapt; married Drusilla J. Carson, Dec. 25th, 1856; she was bom in Venango Co., Pa., Dec. 28th, 1838; they have two children living, Cora B., bom Sept. 5th, 1804; and Ralph E., born Oct. 4th, 1806; they have lost three children, Robert Byron, born July 22, 1858, died Aug. 24th, 1864; Alice E., bom April 25th, 1860, died Aug. 13th, 1864; and Clara P., born Jan. 9th, 1803, died Aug. 8th, 1804. Hudson A. I. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Hughes John, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem. Hull George B. dry goods; rep; Prot; two children. Hull Henry J. dry goods; rep; Prot; two children. Huntoon Edgar N. pump manufacturer; born Illinois ; rep. Huntoon Fred, machinist; rep. 336 BIOGKAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Huntoon George H. pump manufacturer; rep; born Illinois; one child. . HlTJfTOOJT JONATHAN, born in Hanover, Grafton Co., JST. H., Nov. 18th, 1815 ; came to Andover, Henry Co., 111., in 1837 ; came to this Co. in Feb., 1841 ; Rep ; Cong ; married Mary S. Paddelford ; she was born in Entield, N. H. ; they have three children living, Cecelia H., Emma, and Jas. Frederick ; they have lost two daughters; Mr. Huntoon has been Asses- sor and Supervisor of Moliue Township ; he built the tirst framed house in Hanna Township, Henry Co. ; he ran a Grist and Sawmill in Andover, Henry Co., from 1837 to 1841, nearly the whole time. HUXTOON JOSEPH, retired; born in Hanover, N. H., April 17th, 1812; came to this Co. in 1841 ; Kep ; Cong ; married Sylvia Tenney, October 17th, 1839; she was born in New Ipswicli, N. H., Oct. 18th, 1822; they have live children living, Edgar N., Joseph C, George H., Mary L., and Fannie A. ; they have lost one daugh- ter. Huntoon Joseph C. machinist; works for Barnard & Leas Mnfr. Co. ; rep. Huntoon Josesh C. pump mnfr. ; rep ; born Illinois ; two children. Huntoon, Beery & Co. pump mnfrs. ; cor Bass and Water sts. Hunt C. F. machinist ; with Williams, White & Co. ; rep. Hutt Fletcher, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Hutt Mrs. Nancy, widow; Park, three doors e of Salter. HYDE HEXRY W. Agent C, B. & Q. R.R., and American Express Co. ; born in Hamburg, Erie Co., N. Y., Jan. 10th, 1827; came to Illinois in 1854; came to this Co. in 1871; Rep; Meth; married Mary J. Van Nortwick, Feb. 20th, 1855; they have two children, Frank H., born Dec. 6th, 1855 ; and Mary E., Aug. 10th, 1868. INGRAM ANDREW, works for Moline Paper Co. ; rep ; Epis. Irwin H. S. machinist; works for Barnard & Leas Mnfr. Co. ; rep. Isaacs Isaac, liquor dealer ; from New York ; one child. Isaacson J. M. carpenter ; rep. Isaacson Nels, works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; rep. Isaacson S. works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; rep. Isenhardt Chas. harness maker ; rep; from Prussia; five children. Iverson A. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. JACKSON ED. works for Dimock, Gould Co. ; rep. Jacoby Louis, liquor dealer ; from Mo. Jackson Edward, teamster ; rep. Jackson John, works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' department; rep. Jaques J. F. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; Meth. Jasper Hans, works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; dem. Jenkins Jacob, works for Moline Paper Co. ; rep ; Prot. Jenkins Thomas M. foreman in blacksmith department of Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. Jenks Max, works for Deere & Co. in fit- ters' department; dem. Jennings C. T. pattern-maker at Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co. ; rep. Jennings Geo. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Johnson A. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Johnson A. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. Johnson A. works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; rep. Johnson A. works for Williams, White & Co. Johnson A. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep; Bapt; from Sweden. Johnson A. works for Moline Paper Co. ; rep. Johnson A. G. painter Moline Plow Co. ; Luth. Johnson A. G. works for Deere & Co. in Avood deiiartment; rep. Johnson Albert, teamster. Johnson Alex, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Johnson Alexander, painter; rep. Johnson Avig. wagon-maker Moline Wagon Co. ; rep ; Luth. Johnson Alf. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Johnson Alfred, works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Johnson Andrew, works for Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co.; rep. Johnson August P. tinsmith ; rep ; Sweden ; one child ; $1,000. Johnson C. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Johnson C. moulder for Williams, White & Co. Johnson Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; rep. Johnson Chas. tailor; rep; Bapt; Sweden; 11,200. Johnson C. J. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Johnson C. O. works at Keator's Mill; rep. John.son Charles L. shoemaker; rep; Luth; from Sweden ; EOCK ISLAKD COUNTY I MOLINE CITY. 337 Johnson C. W. bar-tender ; dem ; Sweden. Joiinson Erick, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Johnson Frank, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep; Meth; from Sweden. Johnson Frank A. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Johnson Fred, works for Moline Plow Co. ; Luth. Johnson J. works for Moline Plow Co.; Meth; from Sweden. Johnson G. wagon-maker Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. Johnson Gus. works for Moline Paper Co.; rep. Johnson Gust, works for Deere & Co. in fit^ ters' department; rep. Johnson J. Otto, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Meth ; trom Sweden. Johnson J. works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; rep. Johnson John A. clerk ; rep ; Sweden. Johnson J. H. wagon-maker Moline Wagon Co.; rep. Johnson J. J. works for Deere & Co. in tit- ters' department; rep. Johnson J. S. carpenter Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co. ; rep. Johnson Rev. John, retired ; rep. Johnson John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep; Luth. Johnson John, wagon-shop ; ind ; Denmark. Johnson John, blacksmith ; rep ; Sweden ; two children. Johnson John, works at Keator's Mill ; dem. Johnson John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Johnson John, painter ; Moline Plow Co. ; rep; Luth. Johnson John P. works at Keator's Mill. Johnson John S. works for Moline Paper Co.; rep; Prot. Johnson L. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Johnson N. J. wagon-maker Moline Wagon Co. Johnson N. G. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Johnson M. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Johnson O. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; Luth. Johnson Otto, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Luth. Johnson P. works for Moline Plow Co. Johnson P. M. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Johnson Peter, works for Moline Paper Co. ; rep; Prot. Johnson S. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Meth: from Sweden. Johnson Swan, watchman Moline Malleable Iron Works ; Prot. Johnson T. W. works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' dept; Luth. Johnson Wm. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Johnson Wm. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Luth. Johnson Will, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Johnson W. J. painter Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Jones Sylvester, carpenter; rep. Jors August, butcher; rep; from Germany. Jors Hans, saloon ; dem. Julius Martin, carpenter ; rep ; Germany. KAACK HERMANN, retired; dem; from Germany. Kahlstrom R. F. works for Deere & Co. in iron department. Kallstrom G. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep; Luth. Kallstrom Rev. P. J. pastor Swedish Evaugl. Luth. Church of Gustavus Adolphus ; rep. Kannon Gus. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep. Keator Ben. C. (.J. S. Keator & Son,) saw mill; rep; born Penn., 1848. KEATOR & SO^, J. S. Manufac- turers of Lumber; established in 1856; capacity of mills, 80,000 feet per day; em- ploy 125 men ; amount of business, about $300,000 per annum ; iirm is composed of J. S. Keator and Benj. C. Keator. KEEGA:^ matt. Engineer Moline Malleable Iron Works; born in Cincin- uatti, O., Nov. 11, 1844; came to this Co. in 1875 ; Rep ; married Mrs. Anna Wed- ersprecke, June 14, 1876 ; they have one child, Hattie, born Feb. 23, 1877; Mrs. Keegan was born in St.Louis, Oct. 6, 1854. Keel Christ, works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; dem. Keel John, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. Keen Phil, works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; rep; Meth. Keller Fred. Avorks for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem. Kelley Jas. works for Moline Plow Co.; dem. Kelley John, works in Deere & Co.'s iron department ; dem. Kelley W. moulder, works for Williams, White ct Co. ; rep. Kelly Thos. laborer ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland. Kelsey C. machinist, with Williams, White & Co. ; rep. Kelso D. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; dem; Meth. Kelso D. P. painter Moline Wagon Co. ; dem. 338 BIOGRAPHICAL DIEECTOKT OF Kelstrum P. O. works for Union Malleable Co. ; rep. Kelting P. blacksmith Moliue Wagon Co. Keltner A. J. works for Union Malleable Iron Co. ; rep. Kennedy Sam. printer ; rep ; from Alabama ; four children. Kenney D. works in Deere & Co.'s iron de- partment; dem. Kerns John, carpenter ; rep. Kerns L. F. blacksmith and wagon-maker ; rep; Ind; from Penn; four children. Kerns S. A. second foreman iron department Moline Plow Co. ; rep. K£RI .TO:SfAS O. Artist; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Dec. 25, 1825 ; came to this State in 1845 ; Dem ; Bapt ; owns four acres, valued at $3,000 ; sou of Henry and Kitty Gunnell, his wife; Volunteer in the Mexican War under Gen'l Newby, of the 5tli Regt. 111. Vol. ; was out eighteen months; Mr. Mangold's grand- father, on his mother's side, served all through the Revolutionary War under Gen'l Washington, and died at the age of 102 in Penn. ; married Mary E. Nimnio, of Jonesboro, 111., Sept. 27, 1849; she was born April 21, 1829; have seven children, Louis A., Austin S., Harry W., Nellie H., Elmer E., Chas. H., and Eugene. Hanson John, works at Keator's Mill. Mapes Elsworth, Justice of the Peace ;'rep. Mapes E. A., Constable ; rep ; Prot. Mapes H. E., rep. Mapes L. B. railway postal service and agt. Powder Co ; rep. Margraf Charles, clothing; dem; three chil- dren ; $10,000 ; from Germany. Margraf Henry, clothing; dem; $10,000; t\vo children ; from Germany. Marr Henry, wood-worker ; rep ; Meth ; Ky. Moline Nurseries, cor. Lynde and Lincoln sts ; W. A. Nourse, propr. Marshall Geo. works for Deere & Co., in iron department. Martin Henry, laborer; rep; Meth. Mason Reimer, works for Moline Paper Co ; rep. Matliews James, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Matccn II. C. harness maker ; rep ; Luth ; five children; from Denmark. Matsou Andrew, mfr. steam governors ; rep ; from Sweden. Matson M. mfr. steam governors; Sweden. Matson John, machinist ; works for Barnard & Leas ; rep. Maucker Frank, works for Moline Plow Co ; dem. Medkie Gust, works for Deere & Co., in wood department ; dem. Megan John, shipping clerk Moline Pump Co; rep; Cath. Megan Thos. works for Deere & Co., in wood department ; dem. Mel in Andrew, works for Deere & Co., in wood department ; rep. Mel in A. works for Deere & Co., in wood department ; rep. Melin John, grinder; rej); Luth; one child; from Sweden. Melin Peter, works for Deere & Co., in wood department ; rep. MERRYMAX FREEMAX, Asst. Foreman AVood Department, Deere & Co; born in Richland Grove Township, Mercer Co., 111., June 15, 1844 ; came to this Co. in 1866 ; Rep ; Ind ; married Alcinda B. Vanmetre, July 3, 1866; she was born in same town as husband, Dec. 27, 1845 ; they have four children liviuii-, Minnie E., Ar- thur F., Nellie E. and lioyal H. ; Mr. M. served three years in Co. (3, 102d I. V. I. Mersman Peter, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Metzgar M. works for Deere & Co., in iron department; rep. Metzgar M. R. trav. salesman for Deere & Co ; dem ; resides at Port Byron. Meyer Henry, moulder in Union Malleable Iron Co; rep. Mibra Chris, works at Moline Malleable Iron Works ; rep ; Prot. Michelson H. blacksmith for Moline Wagon Co. Miedke August, shipping boss at Deere & Co.'s ; rep ; three children. Miller Alex, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Miller C. works for Deere & Co., in wood department. Miller Chas. works for Deere & Co., in iron department; dem. Miller Frank, druggist; rep; Cong; N. Y. Miller John, works for Deere & Co., in foundry department ; dem. Miller John, works at Keator's Mill ; dem. Miller Peter, works at Keator's Mill ; ind. Milton Aug. works for Deere & Co., in fitters' dejiartment. ^Mitchell C. P. works for Deere & Co., in wood department ; rej:). Mitchell J. E. works for Deere & Co., in wood department; vep. Moberg Andrew, works at Keator's Mill; rep. Molando Wm. boiler maker. Moline Boiler Works, cor State and Railroad avs. Moline Malleable Iron Works, cor Ontario and Railroad avs. Moline Nurseries, cor Lynde and Lincoln sts ; W. A. Nourse, propr. Moline Paper Co. cor Main and White sts. MOLIlfE J»EOW CO. Manufactur- ers of Plows aud Cultivators ; established in 1865; capital, $600,000; R. K. Swan, Pres. ; George Stephens. Vice Pres. ; C. W. Lobdell, Sec. ; A. L. Carson, Treas. ; plows manufactured in 1876, 50,000, amounting to $1,000,000; employ about 600 men. MOLIXE PURIilC I.IRRARY, Located in the Wheelock Library Hall building, second floor; J. M. Gould, Pres. ; H. H. Grover, Sec. ; J. M. Gould, H. H. Grover, A. S. Wright, E. C. Barnard, Eu- gene Lewis, J. T. Browning, S. H. Velie, J. C. Starr, and John Deere, Directors. Moline Meview, cor Maine and Ontario sts ; R. H. Moore, publisher. 342 BIOGRAPHICAL DIKECTOKY OF Moline Steam Bakery, D. L. AVheelock, pro- prietor; Main st, e of Rodman av. MOIiIXE WAGOX C». Manufac- turers of Wagons and Carriages; estab- lished in 1854; incorporated in 1872; au- thorized capital, $300,000; Morris Rosen- tiekl, Pres. ; C. A. Benser, Sec. ; capacity, 250 wagons per week ; employ about 250 hands. Moller John N. drayman ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany; seven children; $800. Moore Gilpin, Supt. Iron Dept. Deere & Co. ; res Rock Island ; rep. MOORE J. €. Well Borer and Digger, and dealer in Halliday Wind-Mills and all kinds of pumps; born in Grenock, Scotland, Jn]y 6, Ibo!) ; came to this Co. in 1859; Rep; Bapt; value of property, $2,000; married Phebe Treat, July 2, 1878; she was born in Kentucky, Sept. 15, 1849; they have one child, Fannie J., born Nov. 11, 1875. Moore Otto, printer; rep. MOORE RORT. H. Editor and Pro- prietor MoMne Meoiew; born in Altoona, Pa., June 15, 1S45; Rep; engaged in the newspaper business twelve years ; is re- puted to be the most successful newspaper man in tlie West; is also proprietor of the Columbus Safeguard, Columbus Junc- tion, Iowa. Moore S. L. foreman Wheelock's Bakeiy; rep ; two children. Moore Xlios. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. MOORE THOMAS J. Head Sawyer at Keator & Son's Mill ; born in Missouri, March 15, 1843 ; came to Davenport in 1854; Rep; Meth; married Sarah A. Thomas, March 28, 1866 ; she died Feb. 21, 1870; one child by this marriage, George H., born Sept. I, 1868; married Ed-'th E. McGinnis, April 4, 1871; she was born in South Salem, O., May 9, 1850; they have two children, Carrie H., born Jan. 28, 1872, and Lois Mabel, born Dec. 12, 1875 ; Mr. M. served three years in Co. E, 20th Iowa V. I. Moore Truesdale, clerk for Deere & Co.; rep. MOORE ^WM. R. Lawyer; Post-Office Block; born in Pittsburgh, June 26, 1851 ; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Mr. Moore was Town Clerk in 1874; is present City Attorney; was admitted to the bar in Sep- tember, 1873. Moran Ed. works for Moline Plow Co.; dem. Mordhorst Claus, plasterer ; dem ; Germany. Morey A. E. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Morey Dr. J. W. physician ; rep. Morey Owen, boiler-maker; dem; Cath; from Ireland; two children. Morey S. T, carpenter ; rep. Morgan D. works for Moline Plow Co. Morris Alex, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Morris AVm. G. druggist ; rep ; born Eng- land, 1838; one child. Mueller John H. liqtior dealer; ind; Ger- many ; one child. Mulholland R. W. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem. Mulix E. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Muller Carl, tailor; ind; Luth; Prussia; two children. Mulverhill Chas. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem. Mumm Henry, works for Moline Paper Co. ; rep. ]\Iumm Henry, butcher; rep; Germany; two children. Munson A. P. works at Keator's Mill. Munson Ben. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Munson Peter, moulder Union Malleable Iron Co. ; rep. Alurphy James, works for Moline Paper Co.; Cath. Murray David, moulder ; rep ; Prot ; Eng. Murray J. F. machinist Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co.; rep; Cong. Murray Owen G. boiler-maker; dem; Cath; two children. NAGEL JOHN, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. Nany Levi, barber ; rep ; from Kentucky. Nason C. O. Supt. Wood Dept. Deere & Co.; rep. Nason H. A. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Naugh A. works for Deere & Co. in litters' department; dem. Nelson A. painter Moline Plow Co. ; ind. Nelson A. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. Nelson A. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Meth. Nelson Alfred, wagon-maker Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. Nelson And. works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' dept. XELSON ANDREW P. Of the firm of C. J. Colson ct Co., was born near Lindkoping Lun, Nov. 25, 1855; value of property, $500 ; they are general dealers in groceries, flour, feed and crockery. Nelson B. P. works for Moline Paper Co. Nelson Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Nelson Clias. works at Keator's Mill ; rep; from Sweden. Nelson D. P. w^orks for Moline Plow Co. Nelson Fred, clerk ; rep ; from Sweden. ROCK ISLAN"D COUNTY: MOLINB CITY. 343 Nelson Gus. carpenter ; rep ; Lutli ; Sweden ; one child. Nelson H. works .for Williams, White & Co. ; rep. Nelson Henry, works at Keator's Mill ; dem. Nelson Henry, works for Moline Plow Co. ; dem. Nelson John, works at Keator's Mill ; rep ; from Sweden. Nelson John A. works at Keator's Mill. Nelson J. O. works tor Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Nelson Milton, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Nelson N. Avorks for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Nelson Nels, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Meth. Nelson P. wood-worker; Moline Plow Co.; rep. Nelson P. night watchman Moline Plow Co.; rep. Nelson P. M. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Nelson Swan, works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' department. Nelson Swan, works at Keator's Mill. Newman John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Newquist Andrew, clerk ; rep ; Bapt ; from Sweden ; four children. Niberg J. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Nichols Gus. works at Keators' Mill ; rep. Nichols Will, works for Deere & Co., wood dept; rep. Nichols W. L. painter ; rep ; from New York ; live children. Noden Tliomas, works for Union Malleable Iron Co. ; rep. Norberg O. painter; Moline Plow Co; Bapt. Norling Knut Alfred, painter ; rep ; Sweden. Norman S. works for Moline Plow Co. Norrish Joshua, moulder ; works for E. B. Beers cV; Co. ; rep ; from Canada; one child. Norton O. F. works for Moline Plow Co; rep. Nourse Frank A. book-keeper; Malleable Iron Works ; rep. IlfOURSE WII. A. Nurseryman and Florist ; Established in 1862 ; born in Wol- cott, N. Y., Feb. 9,1820; lived in Lyons, N. Y., from 1829 to 1838; came to Peoria, Illinois, in May, 1838; came to this Co. in 1846; Rep; Lib; owns 28 acres with im- provements, valued at $40,000; married Sarah F. Pettingill, Sept., 1844.; she was born Sept. 15, 1826; they have one daugh- ter living, Mary Frances, born July 4, 1850 ; lost one son, Allan Candee, born Jan 11, 1848; died Sept. 9, 1861; Wm. A. and Alonzo Nourse engaged in the manufac- ture of Fanning Mills, at Moline, in 1845 ; Wm. A. continued in that business until 1852 ; they were also engaged in general merchandising together until 1852; from that time Wm. A. continued the latter busi- ness until he was burned out in the winter of 1857. Noyes John,works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Nye R. carpenter ; Ann st, 2 doors e of At- kinson. Ny green Geo. works for Deere & Co., grind- ers' and polishers' depl; rep; Luth. Nylander A. works for Moline Paper Co. Nystrom A. works for Deere & Co., fitters' dept; rep. OAKLEY AND. works for Deere & Co., Avood dept ; rep. Oakley H. P. merchant; rep: Prot; from Sweden; four children. Oberg John, works for Deere & Co., grinders' and polishers' dept; rep. Oberg Peter, works for Moline Pump Co ; rep. O'Couuell Richard, laborer; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Ogden H. L. works for Deere &, Co., wood dept; rep. Ohlberg Lewis, works at Keators' Mill. Olirn Chas. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Luth. Okeblade A.works for Deere & Co.,wood dept. Okerberg A. M. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. OKF.RBERG ERIC, AVatchmaker and Jeweler; Agent for Spencer's Cele- brated Diamond Spectacles, also of Kings' Combination Spectacles ; Agent for Anchor Line of Steamships; Tickets for sale to all parts of Europe; born in Helsingland, Sweden, July 21, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; "value of property $20,000; married Johanna Peterson, of Smoland, Sweden, Jan. 18, 1853; she was born May 2, 1836; they have seven children, Emma, (now Mrs. A. Almgren) born March 31, 1854; Matilda, June 30, 1856; Eric A., May • 18, 1859; Jennie, March 3, 1862; Frank O., June 7, 1867; Rosa A., Feb. 9, 1872; and Nellie M., May 31, 1876; Mr. Okerberg is Alderman of Third Ward, serving second year ; was Town Trustee before incorpora- tion of City. Oldfast Geo. works for Deere & Co., wood dept; Ind. Oline John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Meth. Olseene N. B. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep; Luth. Olsen J. works for Deere & Co., iron dept ; dem. Olseene N.works for Deere & Co., wood dept ; Olsen N. works for Deere & Co., wood dept ; Ind. Olsen A. G. Avorks at Keators' Mill ; rep. su BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTOKY OF Olsen O. works for Deere & Co., fitters' dept ; rep. Olsen Oliiff, policemau; rep; Luth; from Norway ; five children ; |3,000. Olsen Trols, works for Deere & Co., grind- ers' and polishers' dept. Olson C. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Luth. Olson M. works for Union Malleable Iron Co. ; rep. Olson M. works for Moline Wagon Co. ; rep ; Meth ; from Sweden. Olson M. blacksmith ; Moline Wagon Co. Olson P. J. clerk ; rep ; Bapt ; from Sweden. Olson P. O. tailor; rep; Bapt; from Sweden; six children. Olson Swan, tailor ; rep ; Meth ; from Sweden ; three children. OI.SS01fOI.OFF,Professor Theologic- al Department, Augustana College ; P. O. Rock Island; born'in Sweden, March 31, 1841 ; came to this country in 1869 ; came to this County in 1876; Rep; Luth; or- daiued to the Gospel Ministry in Upsula, Sweden, Dec. 15, 1863; was educated at the University of Upsula; graduated in 1861; married Anna E. Johnson, Dec. 22, 1864 ; she was born in Sweden, March 9, 1841; they have three daughters, Anna, Mary and Lydia. Orgberg Chas. works for Deere & Co., grind- ing and polishing dept; rep. Osborn Ed. works for Moline Plow Co. Oslund John, works for Moline Plow Co., rep ; Meth. Osterberg Wm. works for Moline Plow Co., rep; Luth. Ostrand A. moulder ; works for Williams, White & Co. ; rep. Ostlund Andrew, tailor; rep; Luth; from Sweden ; five children. Ostlund Fred, engineer; rep; Prot; from Sweden ; two children. Ottoman Wm. baker; rep; two children. Owens John, works for Deere & Co., iron dept; dem. Oyler W. R. works for Deere & Co., iron dejit; rep. PALMER GUST, works for Deere & Co., wood dept; dem. Palmquist John, shoemaker; rep; Luth; from Sweden ; four children ; |1,200. Palmquist Nels, works at Keators' Mill. Palmquist S. N. wagon maker ; Moline Wag- on C^. ; rep. Parsons Geo. W. with Molme Plow Co. ; rep. Patch Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; Bapt. Patterson F. C. milhvriglit; rep. Patterson Wm. works for Moline Paper Co. ; rep. Paul Geo. works for Deere & Co., wood dept ; dem. Paulson John, cracker packer ; Ind ; Ger. Payton Rich, works for Deere & Co., iron dept; rep. Peal Chas. photographer ; dem ; from Sweden Peal Oscar, saloon ; Ind ; from Sweden ; three children, boys. Pears John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Luth. Pearson O. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Pearson Olof, teamster; from Sweden. Pelirse John, blacksmith. Peregoy Benj. shipper for Union Malleable Iron Co.; rep. Peregoy M. J. miller ; dem ; from Maryland ; eleven children. Perrin C. H. receiving clerk for Deere & Co. ; rep ; one child. Person Frank, barber ; rep. PERRY JOSEPH, Superintendent Grinding and Polishing Department in Deere ct Co. ; born in Stattbrdshire, Eng- land, March 6, 1838; came to this Co. in 1868; Rep; Epis; married Amelia Wil- lets, Nov. 4, 1861 ; she was born in Bir- mingham, England, about the year 1844; they" have two children. Amy, born in 1866; and Mabel, born in 1875; lost three children. Peters Claus, laborer; works for Moline Wagon Co. ; one boy. Peterson A. works for Deere & Co. in grind- ers' and polishers' department ; rep. Peterson Andrew, carpenter ; rep. Peterson Andrew, works for Barnard & Leas Mnfr. Co. ; rep. Peterson Ben. works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; rep. Peterson C. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep; Luth. Peterson Chas. moulder; works for Union Malleable Iron Co. ; rep. Peterson Chas. works lor Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Peterson Chris, works lor Moline Plow Co. Peterson C. M. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Peterson E. A. merchant ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden ; three children. Peterson F. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; Ind. Peterson F. L. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Peterson G. B. saloon ; rep ; from Germany. Peterson Geo. H. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep. Peterson Harvey, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Peterson J. works for Deere & Co. in fitters' department; dem. J^'^ Samuel Bowles, HAIVIPTON TOWNSHIP. BOOK ISLAND COUNTY: MOLINE CITY. 347 Peterson J. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Peterson J. moulder; works for Williams, White & Co. Peterson J. P. works for Deere & Co. in wood department. Peterson Jacob, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; i-ep. Peterson John, works at Keator's Mill ; rep ; from Sweden. Peterson John, works for Deere & Co. in iron department. Peterson John N. works at Keator's Mill. Peterson John H. grocer ; rep ; Luth ; from " Sweden. Peterson Jonas, works for Deere & Co. iu. wood department; rep. Peterson Jonas, laborer ; rep ; Meth ; Sweden. Peterson Lewis, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep; Luth. Peterson Nels, works for Deere & Co. in wood department. Peterson Nels, blacksmith. Peterson N. G. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Luth. Peterson N. P. painter; works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Meth. Peterson O. works for Deere & Co. in foun- dry department; rep. Peterson Oliver, laborer; Ind; born Illinois. Peterson O. W. clerk; rep; born Sweden; one child. Peterson Peter, laborer ; rep ; from Sweden ; value of property $800. PETERSON "peter H. Grocer; born in Sweden, March 11, 1844; came to this Co. in 1869 ; Ind ; Luth ; value of real estate $2,500 ; Mr. P. is senior member of the firm of Peterson & Bro., Grocers ; cor 1st and Oakland sts. Peterson P. T. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Luth. Peterson Swan, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep; Bapt. Peterson Swan W. works for Moline Mal- leable Iron Co. ; ind ; Luth. Petrain O. J. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Petty F. M. dry goods ; rep ; from Wis. Pherson Andrew, works for Moline Paper Co. Pierce Frank, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Pierce H. A. travelling agent; rep; Bapt; from New York ; one child. Pierce H. B. restaurant; rep; from New York ; four children. Pierce H. P. nursery; rep; Bapt; from New York ; four children. Pierce H. P. travelling salesman; works for Deere & Co. ; rep. Pierce John, works for Deere & Co. in foun- dry dejiartment ; dem. Pierman Jacobs, works for Dimock, Gould i& Co. ; dem. Pingree George E. editor Rock Island Union; rep. Pinkham George F. teamster; works at Mo- line Malleable Iron Works ; rep ; Maine. Piper Benj. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; rep. PIPER CHARLES E. Physician, Surgeon and Druggist; born in Chris- tiania, Norway, May 22, 1842; came to Co. in 1865; Ind; Epis; married Anna S., daughter of Major S. P. Jackson, born May 8, 1869; she was born in Moline, Aug. 26, 1848; they have one child, Charles E., Jr., born Aug. 8, 1870; the Doctor has been meml)er of the Board of Health. PIPER I.YSAXDER R., Sr., Watchman ; born in Worcester Co., Mass., March 20, 1822; came to this Co. in 1860; Rep ; owns town propertj^, valued at $2,000 ; son of Luke and Betsey Sawyer, his wife ; Vol. in Co. H., 19th Regt. 111. Vol. Inf , under Col. Turchen ; married Leviua Bos- worth, of Mass., Oct. 9,1847; have four children, Mary, wife of Chas. Hathaway, Sylvende S. Sevilah, wife of H. Lewis, and Benjamin L. Piper L. B. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Plett Julius, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Plogg Peter, works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Plumbeck H. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Porter J. H. foreman Moline Meview print- ing establishment ; rep. Postman John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; dem. Pratt E. R. engineer; works for Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. Preston C. H. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep. Pusard N. E. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. QUICK ALONZO, works for Deere & Co. in titters' department ; dem. Quick Fleet, works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; dem. Quick J. M. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem. Quinlan P. blacksmith; works for Williams, White & Co. Quinn Joseph, works for Deere & Co. ; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Quilty Thos. moulder; works for Union Mal- leable Iron Co. ; rep. RASLEY A. retired; rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania; seven children. Rasley J. auction commission ; rep ; Pa. 348 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Raucli Gustave, bvitclier; dein. RAUCH JOHX, Butoher; born in Ger- many, Aijril 2, 1836; came to this Co. in Oct., 1872 ; Dem ; Luth ; married Anna Horst, Feb. 24, 1870; slie was born in Ger- many, April 24, 1851 ; they have four cliil- dren, Lizzie, born Dec. 2, 1870; Emma, Aua;. 18, 1873;. John, Sept. 18, 1874; and Anna, Oct. 26, 1876. Rank Joseph, boots and shoes; dem; Catli; .$5,000; from Germany; three children. Rawie Lewis, moulder, Moline Malleable Iron Works ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Reden Wm. whitewasher. B£F.1> CHAS. W. Grocer; born in Castleton, Rutland Co., Vt., April 29, 1840; came to this Co. in 186-3 ; Rep ; Spiritual- ist; value of property |2,000; married Lutlia OiTilsvie, Sei)t.'l4, 1864; she was born ueai^ Milan, 111., Oct. 31, 1845; they have four children livin!?, Alice L., born Au^. 7, 1867; Ida M., .June 29, 1869; Geo. W.,'^March 14, 1874, and Carrie V., Feb. 1, 1876; they have lost two children; Mr. R. worked at painters' trade 17 years; en- gao:ed in the grocery business, Feb. 16, 1877. Reed Peter R. retired; rep; Prot; from Onondaga Co., N. Y. Reed Wm. J. moulder. Union Malleable Iron Co.; rep. REESE CHAS. Prop'r Reese House; born in Germany, April 2, 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Rep ; Luth ; value of property ,$20,000; married Mary Nine- berg, March 24, 1866; they have one child living, Henry C., born June 9, 1867; lost two children ; Mr. R. was First Sergeant Co. E,. Second Iowa Cavalry ; served four and a half years. Reese Chris, saloon ; dem ; from Germany. Reese D. works for Deere & Co. in iron de- partment; dem. Recsing T. machinist, with Williams, White & Co. Reeves Benj. laborer. RE11> I>AVII> O. Dealer in Stoves and Tinware ; born in Harrisburg, Penn., June 1, 1834; came to this Co., July, 1856; Rep; married Amanda L. Webster, Feb. 12, 1861; she was born in Falstou, Beaver Co., Pa; they have four children living; lost three children; served in 45th I. V. I. about four years ; enlisted as private, was promoted to Captaincy of Co. H, 45th I. V. I. ; Mr. Reid was City Clerk of Rock Island in 1868, Treasurer of Rock Island Co. from 1869 to 1873, and is present Su- pervisor of Moline Township. Reimers .John, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem. Reimers Peter, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem, Reimers Peter, laborer. Reimers Remer, cigar manufacturer; dem; from Germany; one child. Richards Josiah S. druggist; rep; Bapt; from Maine; one child. Richards Wm. H. traveling salesman for Victor Scale Co; rep; Meth; .$2,000. Rinehart E. D. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep; Meth. Ringert H. blacksmith for Moline Wagon Co. Ritchie Frank, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Ritchie Milton, works for Moline Paper Co. ; rep. Ritchie Mike, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Ritchie Preston, works at Keator's Mill; rep. Ritter Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep. Ritter Mrs. M. Illinois st, 1 door s Maine st. Robbins D. H. book-keeper First Nat. Bank ; rep; Cong; from Iowa; one child. Roberts John, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem. R0B1:K{S4>X JAMES, Foreman of . Dimock, Gould & Co.'s Saw Mill ; born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., Jan. 18, 1828 ; came to this Co. in 1844; Dem; married Sarah A. Harris ; she was born at Rising Sun, Ind. ; they have four children, J. Theodore, Wm. H., Wellington S., and Estella ; lost two children," Nettie and Georgiana. Robinson Thos. works for Moline Paper Co. ; rep. Rock A. M. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Rode George, retired; rep; Cong; from Pennsylvania. Rodgers J. W. works for Moline Paper Co.; rep; Prot. Rogerson M. moulder, works for Williams, White & Co. Roman John, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Root J. A. time-keeper for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Rosborough J. machinist, with Williams, White & Co. ; rep ; Prot. Rosborough W. pattern-maker for Williams, White & Co. Rose C. A. book-keeper for Moline Pump Co. ; residence. Rock Island ; rej) ; Epis. Rose Herman, carpenter ; Luth ; from Swe- den ; one child. Roseborough Wm. works for Moline Plow Co; rep. Rosenfield Morris, President Moline Wagon Co. ; resides in Rock Island ; rep ; Lib. Rosenfield Saml. painter, works for Moline AVagon Co.; rep; Lib. Rosenquist Nels, watchman and tircman for Barnard & Leas Mnfg Co. ; rep ; Luth. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY: MOLINE CITY. 349 Rosenquist Robert, saloon ; rep; from Swe- den ; one child. Rundquist N. J. retired; rep; Bapt; from Sweden ; one son. Runge Henry, teamster, works for Moline Wagon Co. ; dem. BrXGE ^VII.L,IAJH, Grocer; born in Ilolstien, Germany, May 15,1844; came to this County in 1865, as blacksmith, with- out money ; owns town property valued at $10,000 ; son of Clans Runge, of Germany ; married Josephine Christina Dorathea, daughter of Henr}^ and Ann Dierks, of same place ; married May 7, 1800 ; slie was born April 25, 1845 ; have live children, Sophia, born March 15, 1807 ; Anna, Sept. 13, 1868; Maria, Aug. 20, 1870; Hannah, Feb. 13, 1872; Mina, June 17, 1874. Runquist J. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Meth; from Sweden. Ruuquist H. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep ; Luth. Ruscher Michael, works in Arnold's Mill, R. I. ; P. O. Moline ; dem ; Luth ; Germ'y. Ruth Fred, works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; dem. RYAX JAN. S. Painter; born in New- ark, N. J., May 4, 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1871 ; Ind;Ind; owns house and lot; married Melissa E. Mosher, April 15, 1869 ; she was born n\ Maine; they have one cliild, Louisa N., born March 4, 1874; served in Co. B, 13th N. J. Infantry, one year. Rylander J. A. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Ryley J. Niles, works for Deere & Co. in foundry department. SADLER S. G. carpenter; rep; Meth; born Illinois. Sadler W. H. pattern-maker, with Williams, White & Co. ; rep. Safe Nels, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Luth. Sala Otto J. tinsmith; rep; from Missoiu'i. SALISBITRA" JX<>. O. Contractor and Builder ; born near Rome, Oneida Co., N. Y., Nov. 25, 1828 ; came to this Co. in 1853; Rep; Ind; married Alice B. Melvin, Dec. 31, 1851 ; she was born in Phelps, N. Y., May 15, 1834 ; they have two children, Lutie May, born July 2, 1857, and Melvin, July 17, 1860 ; lost one daughter, Ella, who died in April, 1853, aged one year and seven months. Salt John, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Samuels F. works for Deere & Co., grinding and polishing department; rep Luth. Samuels F. E. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem. Samuel W. B. cornice-maker; rep. Samuel Wm. B. tinsmith ; rep ; $400 ; from Pennsylvania. Samuelson A. works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Samuelson Clans, shoemaker; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Samuelson J. painter Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Luth. Samuelson P. works for Deere & Co. in fit- ters' department; rep. Sanborn W. J. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep ; Bapt. Sandljerg Frank, works at Keator's Mill. Sandberg Swan, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. Sandberg Lewis, works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Sandgren J. laborer, works for Williams. White & Co. Savage Fred J. assistant shipping clerk t(n Deere & Co. ; rep ; Cong. Sayre Geo. works for Moline Pump Co.; rep. Sayre M. F. traveling salesman for Deere & Co. Schenck Fred, works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Schenk Henry, milkman. Schillinger Martin, Boiler Works; rep; Meth ; live children. Schlotfeld Jas. H. flour and feed ; Ind ; from Germany; three children. Schlueter Peter, butcher; from Germany; five children. Schlueter Peter, Jr. butcher; Ind; from Ger- many; five children. Schneckloth H. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep. Schneckloth Henry, turner, Moline Pump Co. ; Ind; five children. Schneckloth Peter, works for Moline Pump Co.; Ind; two children. Schotts Wra. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; Meth. Schrader Frank, saloon ; dem. Schroeder F. works for Moline Plow Co. ; dem. Schultheis Michael, tailor ; dem ; from Ger- many; three children. Schultlieis Paul, tailor; dem; Cath; one child; from Germany. Schultze August, tailor ; rep ; from Germany ; Schumacher Henry A. retired; dem; from Germany; two children. Schustrum P. E. clerk, with N. Chester & Co. ; rep ; Bapt ; Sweden ; two children. Seaton Henry, works at Keator's Mill. Sederquist Gus, works for Union Malleable Iron Co. ; rep. Sedine J. P. painter, Moline Plow Co. ; Meth. Seederland John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Luth. 350 BIOGKAPHICAL DIEECTOKT OF Seiffert H. A. works for Deere & Co. in iron department. Sellmer Henry, wagon-maker Moline "Wagon Co. ; rep ; one cliild. Servine Alf. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep ; Lutli. SKTTERMAHI. REV. A. G. Pas- tor Swedish Lutlieran Church; boru in Sweden, Aug. 7, 1840 ; came to this coun- trj' in 1«G4; came to this Co. in 1874; liep; ordained to the gospel ministry in Moline, June 20, 1859 ; graduated from Augustana College in 18G9, when the college was lo- cated at Paxton, 111.; this is the fourth year of his pastoral charge of the Lutheran church in Moline ; married Matilda Mag- nuson, June 25, 1869; she died Sept. 19, 1875 ; two children living, Axel A., born Sept. 2, 1872, and Anna M., x\pril 3, 1874. SEVERAlUfCE EDSOJf J. Watch- maker and Jeweler; born in Ripton, Vt., March 17, 1848 ; came to this Co. about the year 1869 ; Ind ; Ind ; married Mahala C. Smith, July 25, 1868 ; she was born in Luzerne Co., Pa., July 25, 1849; they have four children, Victor L., born Feb. 21, 1870 ; Emma V. V., June 17, 1871 ; Victoria T. C, Aug. 17, 1874; and John Smith, Feb 29, 1876 ; Mr. S. served as private in Co B, 140th I. V. I. Severene M. works for Moline Plow Co. dem ; Luth. Shaffer Chas. file-cutter ; dem. Shaline Albert, moulder, Union Malleable Iron Co. ; rep. Shalleen Alfred ; rep. Shallene John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Swedish Cong. Shallene O. P. wagon-maker, Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. Shalleen O. P. ; rep. Shallow Louis, wagon-maker, Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. Shaw Fred'k, clerk; dem; two children; from England. Shaw Jas. grocer ; dem ; Epis ; from England ; three children. Shelburg P. G. works for Deere »& Co. in wood department. Sherman A. B. jeweler; Lib; from Ohio. Shields Andrew, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; dem. Shields Jesse, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; dem. Shinn Mrs. 11. J. res Atkinson, 3 doors s of Illinois. Shofer John, works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; rep. Shofer J. F. works for Deere & Co. in foundry department; dem. Shofer L. E. wagon-maker, Moline Wagon Co.; rep. Shull Henry, works for Deere & Co. in iron de]iartment ; rep. SICKEES I>AV1D W. Manufact- urer of Revolution Stove Lining, and Dealer in Coal ; born in New Hartford, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1816; come to this Co. March 1, 1858 ; Rep ; Cong ; married Ada- line Bowers, Oct. 8, 1844 ; she was born at Hoosick Falls, N. Y., April 24, 1819 ; they have three children living, Charlotte E., boru July 10, 1845 ; George B., June 12, 1847 ; and Frankie A. Oct. 8, 1855 ; they have lost two children; Mr. Sickels has one daughter by former marriage, Mary Louisa, born Feb. 23, 1844. Sickman E. D. boot and shoe dealer ; from Indiana ; value of property, $500. Simmons P. C. book-keeper for Deere & Co. ; dem ; Lib ; res. Rock Island. SIXCEEAR PETER, Carpenter; born in Eckford, C. W. ; came to Henry Co., 111., May 28, 1862; came to Moline in 1874 ; Rep ; Meth ; married Maggie Rock- iel ; they have three boys, Willie J., John Franklin and Bertie. Sjohlin Sam. wagon-maker, Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. SKAIfDlA, Published weekly at Mo- line, 111., by Melin & Swensson; P. E. Melin, Editor; Gustaf Swensson, Business Manager. Skogh Peter, shoemaker ; dem ; Sweden. SEEIGHT HOEMES O. Secretary and Treasurer Union Malleable Iron Co. ; born in Jamaica, L. I., Aug. 7, 1828; moved to Henry Co. in 1844 ; came to this Co. in 1845 ; returned to Henry Co. in 1847 ; Rep; Cong; Mr. S. received a liberal edu- cation; was engaged in mercantile busi- ness from 1848 to 1857; was member of State Board of Equalization for six years; Treasurer of Henry Co. for ten years ; re- signed the latter office in 1871 ; moved to Moline same year and engaged in manu- facturing; married Emma Ray, Dec. 5, 1855 ; she was the daughter of Guy Ray, Esq., of Portland, 111. ; they have one child, Edward H., born Aug. 22 , 1857, who is now in Yale College. Smart Geo. plasterer ; rep ; Prot. Smith Alfred, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem. Smith Andrew, works for Deere & Co. in foundry department; dem. Smith Albert J. carpenter ; rep ; born 111. Smith Chas. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem. Smith Chas. M. barber; rep; Ind; born Illinois ; one child. Smith C. M. trav. salesman; dem; three chil- dren ; from New York. Smith Ezra, hardware; dem; one cliild; from New York. Smith G. L. wagon maker, MolineWagon Co. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY: MOLINE CITY. 351 Smith J. G. blacksmith; rep; from Canada. Smith Peter, works for Union Malleable Iron Co ; rep. Smith Thos. works for Deere & Co., in fit- ters' department; rep. Smith Wm. works for Deere & Co., in wood department; dem. Snyder David, works at Keator's Mill ; iud. Soderman A. works for Moline Plow Co. Sodersquist L. C. works for Deere & Co., in grinding and polishing department; Luth. Soderstrdm Gust, works for Deere & Co., in wood department. Soderstrom John, wks at Keator's Mill ; rep. Soderstrum John P. clerk ; rep ; two children ; from Sweden. Soderstrum Wm. lime dealer; rep; Prot; from Sweden. Sohrbeck G. H. druggist ; rep ; Germany. Sollar H. S. De, correspondent Deere & Co ; rep. Soutor James, carpenter; dem; one girl; from Scotland. Sparks J. E. works for Deere & Co., in iron department; dem. Staf C. John, tailor ; rep ; Luth ; tw-o children ; $1,300 ; from Sweden. Standish H. H. carpenter; rep; Prot; N. Y. STAlSfCJE JASFEK, Druggist; born in German}', Sept. 3, 1835 ; came to this Co. in l>i5S; independent in politics and religion ; value of property $2,000 ; married Louisa M. Jakobine, Dec. 10, 1859 ; she was born in Germany, Sept. 27, 1842 ; they have seven children, Emma, born March 22, 1861 ; Henry F., May 12, 1863 ; Willie L., Nov. 14, 1865 ; George, April 8, 1867; Amil, April 31, 1869; Frank, Sept. 28, 1872, and Charlie, June 2, 1875. Stark Peter, works for Deere & Co., in wood department; dem. Starr James C, Sec. and Treas. Moline Pa- per Co. ; rep ; Ind ; three children ; N. Y. Starr Merritt, law student ; rep ; Cong ; born in 1856. Starr Western, student at Oberlin College; rep ; from Iowa. St. Croix James De, wagon maker ; inci ; two children ; from New York. Stetfes Jake, works at Keator's Mill. Steiger Robt. works for Union Malleable Iron Co ; rep. Stehr Henry, works for Dimock, Gould & Co ; rep ; Luth. Stelk Jacob, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Steinka Gus, blacksmith for Moline Wagon Co ; dem. Stenger Theo. works for Deere & Co., in wood department ; rep. Stephens G. A. book-keeper Moline Plow Co ; ind ; Lib. Stephens Geo'. W. Vice President Moline Plow Co ; rep ; Ind. Stewart Dan, works for Deere & Co., in foundry department ; ind. Stewart J acob, physician ; rep ;Cong ; $10,000 ; from Pennsylvania. Stewart James, works for Moline Paper Co; rep. Stewart John, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Stewart Thos. works for Moline Plow Co ; rep. Stoddard — . works at Molme Malleable Iron Works. Stoddard T. D. works for Dimock, Gould & Co ; rep. Stokes James, works for Deere & Co., in iron department ; rep. Stoltenberg P. moulder; works for Williams, White ifc Co. Stoltiug Henry, watchman Union Malleable Iron Co; rep. Stolting Robert, foreman annealing depart- ment Union Malleable Iron Co ; rep. Stone C. C. works for Deere & Co., in iron department; dem. Stowes C. painter, Moline Plow Co ; rep. Strayer Lewis, works for Union Malleable Iron Co ; rep. Strombeck John, shoemaker ; rep ; Sweden. Stromberg Chas. works for De'ere & Co., in fitters' department; rep. Stromberg Swan, works for Deere & Co., in titters' department; rep. Stromberg Victor, works for Deere & Co., in titters' depai-tment; rep. Stromwell J. P. works for Deere & Co., in iron department; rep. Suhl Fred, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Suhl Peter, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Sullivan Wm. works for Moline Plow Co ; rep. Suman John, works for Moline Plow Co; dem. Suman Sam, works for Deere & Co., in iron department ; dem ; Sunblad Wm. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Sunquist Lewis, works for Moline Plow Co ; rep; Luth. Sutley H. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Sutor Noah, works for G. W. Heck ; dem ; Prot; one child; from Ohio. S\VA5r ROBERT K. President Mo- line Plow Co. ; was born in Huntington Co., Pa., July 19, 1825, where he was brought up as a farmer. He received his education in a log school house. When at the age of 14, his father moved to Pre- ble Co., Ohio. In 1857 he came to Moline, penniless, having spent all his money for medical treatment in St. Louis, and in pay- 352 BIOGEAPHICAIi DIRECTORY OF ing his fare to Rock Island. In conse- quence of working on a boiler in Jersey- ville, Illinois, he contracted an abscess un- der the arm, which was the cause of his being under tlie doctor's care in St. Louis, as above stated. On arriving at Moline, he commenced work for Alonzo Nourse, and became traveling salesman for him, selling in the summer and collecting in the winter, for about two years, when he and Henry W. Candee went into business in the manufacture of chain pumps and hay rakes, and continued in that business till 1867, when they went into the manufac- ture of plows, taking into partnershiiJ Andrew Friberg, the Jirm being Candee, Swan & Co., till 1870, when they changed to the Moline Plow Co., a joint stock com- pany being foi'uied. Mr. Swan was Gen- eral TraveUug Agent till his election to the Presidency of the Company in 1875, which office he still hokls. He has been a very successful manager, and his great energy of character has carriell him through all obstacles to his present stand- ing at the head of one of the leading man- ufacturing interests of the West. Dec. 19, 1856, he married Mercy Parsons, of Wood- stock, 111., and they have four children, Lillie E., born Oct. 12, 1858 ; Robert E., July 30, 1864; Clara B., April 4, 1867; Edith, Jan. 18, 1873. Mr. Swan was Town Trustee for several years. SWA:SfDER AL.EX. F. Police Mag- istrate; born in Allentown, Pa., Dec. 8, 1814; came to this Co. in 1842; Rep; TJniv; married Rosanna Edgar, Sept. 20, 1835 ; she was born in Philadelphia, Nov. 14,1815; they have had nine children; two deceased ; the living are : — Amelia F., (now Mrs. Joseph Hartel,) born Jan. 7, 1839; Dr. R. M. S wander, of St. Louis, March 13, 1841 ; Wm. H., of Rock Island, Dec. 11, 1843; Alex F., Jr., of Chicago, Nov. 19, 1847 ; Rose E., (now Mrs. Geo. W. Marshall,) June 25, 1851; Margaret Emma, (now Mrs. Frank Howard,) Jan. 12, 1853; Ira O. Wilkinson Swander, July 20, 1855 ; Judge Swander has been Sheriff of Rock Island Co. ; served twelve years in the city of Rock Island as Police Mag- istrate, and seven years in same position in the city of Moline. Swander Dan. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Swander Ira O. W. machinist; rep; born Rock Island, 1855. Swanson A. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem. Swanson C. painter Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Luth. Swanson C. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; rep; Luth. Swanson Gust, works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; dem. Swanson J. painter Moline Plow Co. ; rcp; Luth. I Swanson J. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Swanson John, delivery man for Chester & Co.; rep; Bapt; Sweden; two children. Swanson John, tailor; rep; Luth; Sweden; five children; $500. Swanson John, works for Union Malleable Iron Co.; rep. Swanson JSJels, works for Deere & Co. in fit- ters' department; rep. Swanson S. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep. Swanson Swan, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem. Svvanstrom C. L. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Meth. Swartz Jacob, works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' department. Swenson August, book-keeper; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Swenson G. works at Keator's Mill. Swenson John, works at Keator's Mill. Syper A. M. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. TAGGART CLAUS, works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Talburg John, works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' dejjt; rep. Talta Patrick, foreman foundry Moline Mal- leable Iron Works ; dem ; Cath. Tate Jesse, printer ; rep ; Bapt. Taylor Hiram M. traveling agent; rep; from Vermont; two children. Taylor John, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; i-ep. Taylor J. E. works for Deere & Co. in fit- ters' department; dem. Teal J. works for Moline Plow Co. Teller Ira, works at Teller's livery stable ; rep ; Meth ; five children. Teller W. E. livery stable keeper and po- liceman ; rep. Telscher Chris, laborer ; dem ; Germany. Telscher James, laborer ; dem ; Germany. Telshod Christ, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. Telshod James, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. Telstrom E. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Thomas Eli, v^rks at Keator's Mill; rep. Thomas H. F. dealer in hats and caps ; res Hampton; rep; Ind; born Mass., 1811. Theinpont Franz, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Thompson C. works for Deere & Co. in foundry department; rep. Thompson Geo. works at Keator's Mill; dem. KOCK ISLAND COUNTY! MOLINE CITX. 353 Thompson J. engineer ; works for Williams, White & Co. ; rep. Tliomi3son John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Thompson P. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Thompson T. F. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep. Thompson Wm. M. rep; from Mass. ; four children. Thomson Henry, shoe shop ; dem ; Ger. Thuresson Jonas, grocer ; rep ; Sweden ; two children. Tiegreen John, painter Moline Plow Co. ; Bapt. Tiegreen Otto, painter Moline Wagon Co. ; Bapt ; one child. Tike Stephen, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Tilton F. W. w^orks for Moline Plow Co.; rep. Tilton F. W. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep. TIMM CAPT. AITOUST, Pro- prietor Timm's Hall ; born in Holstein, Germany, Sept. 24, 1844; came to this country in 1855, and to this Co. in 1874; Lib; Ind; Mr. T. enlisted as a private in Co. G, 1st Iowa 3 months Regt. in the spring of 1861 ; re-enlisted in Co. G, IGth I. V. I. ; was promoted to Lieutenant, then to Captaincy of same Co. ; served until close of the war; he has been Assistant Super- visor of Moline Township. Timm's Hall, August Timm, proprietor, 125 Wells St. Timmerman Geo. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. TOEI.I>NER ADOIiPH, Superin- tendent Riverside Cemetery; born in Ger- many, Feb. 24, 1841 ; came to this Co. July 28,1872; rep; Lath; married Catharina Rogge, Aug. 11, 1865 ; the_y have two chil- dren" living, Kate, born Oct. 26, 1872, and August, March 11, 1876; they have lost seven children ; Mr. T. is a landscape arch- itect; he graduated from the Royal Prus- sian College of Natural Sciences of Pots- dam and Berlin. Tolm John, works for Moline Plow Co. Toltz Jacob, works for Deere & Co. in wood department. Toren John, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; Luth. Torma'n Peter, laborer; dem; two children. Trimble T. W. telegraph operator; rep; Meth. Tropp Gus. works at Keator's Mill. Trumble Thomas, boiler-maker ; dem ; Cath ; live children. Towndrow B. R. retired ; ind ; Epis ; Eng. Truxsell D. works tor Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Truxell H. B. works for Moline Plow Co.; Ind. Tuffley J. E. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. Tuffley Job, works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Turn John, works for Deere & Co. in grind- ers' and polishers' department. Turner Samuel, teamster for Union Malle- able Iron Co. ; rep. Turner Wm. Town Clerk; rep; Scotland; one child. Turner Wm. H. manufacturer organs; rej); Prot; from England. TYRRELI. ^If ATHAIIf C. Justice of the Peace; born in Hancock, JST. H., April 5, 1814 ; came to Grand De Tour, Ogle Co., 111., in 1837, and to this Co. in 1850; Rep; Cong; married Margaret Stumbles, in February, 1840; she died in March, 1858; married Mrs. Margaret Russ, in May, 1858; they have three'chil- dreu living, Mary Augusta, born July 5, 1861, Nathan E., February, 1863, and Benj. B. September, ; they have lost three children ; Mr. Tyrrell was for sev- eral years Deacon of the Cong. Church ; he was foreman for some time of men employed on the Island; he has always taken an active part in politics, being a Liberty party man, voting for James G. Burney in 1840, and continuing to act with "the Anti-Slavery and Republican parties. UDDENBURG E. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. Uhlmaun Wm. wagon maker; works for Moline Wagon Co. ; rep. Ullmark John, tailor; Bapt; from Sweden; three children. Ullrich Reimer, laborer; works for Moline Wagon Co. Umland H. w-orks for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem. United Express Co. C, R. I. & P. depot. U^IO:Sf MALLEABLE IROX CO. Manufacturers of Malleable Iron and Brass; established in 1872; Capital, .175,000; C. S. Ells, President; C. W. Heald, Vice-President; H. O. Sleight, Sec- retary and Treasurer; employ about sev- enty-live hands; melting an average of 9,000 pounds daily; sales'over $90,000. VALLENTINE F. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Vallentine L. works for Moline Plow Co. Valline O. works for Barnard & Leas Mnfr. Co. ; rep. Vanloovner John, works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; dem. Vanty] Thos. works for Deere & Co. in foundry department ; rep. 354 BIOGEAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Vastline Gust, works at Keator's Mill. Vaughn E "W. pressman Moline Review; rep; Meth. Van Vleck Edward, well-borer and driller ; deui ; Epis ; from Tennessee. Van Peter, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Velie Stephen H. secretary for Deere & Co. ; rep; Cong. Veline N. G. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Vermere Chas. works at Keator's Mill. Vermillion John, w^orks for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep. Verschoote P. blacksmith; works for Mo- line Wagon Co. Vieriech Fred C. M. grocer; rep; Prot; from Germany; two children; value, $1,500. Vieriech Henry F. A. grocer; rep; Prot; fi'om Germany ; three children ; val. $1,500. Vieriech John F. retired ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany; five children; value, $2,000. Vincent Kirk, machinist; works for Barnard & Leas Mufr. Co. ; rep. VIXTOX OEO. W. Capitalist, and Stockholder in Deere & Co.'s; born in Granville, Addison Co., Vt., Dec. 5, 1834; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Ind; Mr. Vinton was connected with Deere & Co.'s Plow Works twenty-one years, in the ca- pacity of General Agent a large portion of the time ; has beep President of Board of Trustees of Moline; he was candidate for Lieutenant Governor before the State Convention of 1876 ; he has been actively engaged in politics since his residence in this State. VITZTHUM CASPAR, Physician and Surgeon; born in Bavaria, Jan. 1, 1823; came to this Co. in 1860; Lib; Prot; married Anna Everson, Oct., 1855; she was born in the north of Germany, Oct. 26, 1830 ; they have three children living, Nora, born April 3, 1862; John, Oct. 22, 1865; and Minnie, June 12, 1868; they have lost five children; Dr. Vitzthum is Director of Moline National Bank; Trus- tee and Treasurer of the Turner Society of Moline ; he is also P. G. and District Dep- uty of the Order of Druids. Volgrin L. P. works for Moline Paper Co. ; Prot. Volkman Fred'k, laborer; rep; Prot; from Germany; two children. WAHE JOHN, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem. Wahe Peter, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem. Wahlberg Chas. rep ; Luth. Wahlgreen P. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep. Wahl Strom C. works for Deere & Co. in iron department. Waldron A. carpenter; rep; Meth; N. Y. Waldron Edward, carpenter; rep; Meth; from New York ; five children. Walker George T. grocer; dem; from Mass. Walker John C. carpenter; works for Bar- nard & Leas Mnfr. Co. ; rep. AValker Stephen, grocer; dem; Univ; from New Hampshire ; four children. WA1.KER STEPHEX T. General Insurance Business, and City Clerk ; born in Bangor, Me., June 7, 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Ind. in politics and rell- ■ gion; married Luella H. Biddison, Oct. 1, 1873; she was born in Rock Island, Dec. 26, 1853; they have two children, Marcia A., born July 15, 1874 ; and Homer, March 3, 1877. Walters J. M. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Warner Charley, shoemaker; rep; Luth; trom Sweden ; one child. ^VARREN CHAUXCEY T. Paint- er; born in Mercer Co., 111., Sept. 26, 1846; came to this Co. in 1866; Rep; Meth; value of property, $1,200; married Jenette P. Hines; she was born in Phila- delphia; they have three children, Jessie H., Fannie B., and Nettie. Warren J. A. works for Moline Plow Co. ; dem; Cath. Waters C. C. pattern-maker ; works for Union Malleable Iron Co. ; rep ; Cong. Waters Geo. carpenter ; rep. Waters Geo. paymaster ; works for Deere & Co. ; rep ; Epis. Waters Henry, laborer; rep; Cath; from Belgium; dne child; value, $1,000. Waters J. K. timekeeper ; works for Deere & Co. ; rep ; Cong. Waters Walter, (Waters & First) flouring mill ; rep ; Cong ; Eng. ; one child ; $4,000. Waterman C. A. book-keeper; works for Williams, White & Co. ; rep ; from Wis. Watt Isaac, assistant foreman in Moline Plow Co.'s w-ood shop ; rep ; Meth. Watt Wm. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep. Weaner P. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem. Weber August L. saloon ; from Germany. Weber Conrad L. saloon ; from Germany. Weber Mrs. Gertrude, widow; boarding house ; Cath ; three children ; val., $5,000. Wedgeon Nels, works for Moline Pump Co. ; two cliildren. Weckel Lewis, grocer; dem; born Illinois. Weedin Gust, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Weckland Andrew, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Weideman L. blacksmith ; works for Molina Wagon Co. ; dem. KOCK ISLAND COUNTY: MOLTNE CITY. 355 Weigers E. works for Deere & Co. iu wood department; rep. Weigers Crist, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep. Weiman L. works for Moline Paper Co. Weise Henrj% works for Deere & Co. in grinding and polishing department. Welander A. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. Welch Thomas, works for Union Iron Mal- leable Iron Co. ; rep ; Wells Fred, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep. Wells Heni'i E. clerk in post office ; rep. Wells J. W. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; rep; Meth. WELIiS JAMES G. City Marshal ; born in Columbus, O., Feb. 27, 1816; came to this Co. in 1839 ; Rep ; Meth ; married Miss Jane Thompson, Sept. 14, 1851 ; live children living; lost five children; ]\Ir. Wells has served as City Marshal four years; was Township Collector three years ; served three j^ears as Captain of Co. B., 37th Reg't Iowa Volunteer Infantry. WELiLiS EIICIIJS, Superintendent Collection Department of Deere & Co. ; born in Hampton, Rock Island Co., III., Feb. 9, 1845; married Mattie A. Wads- worth, March 26, 1868; she was born at Dixon, 111., Nov. 17, 1847; they have one daughter living, Eunice M., born Jan. 21, 1870 ; lost one infant son, Marcus F. who died March 14, 1873, aged six months. Well Wm. W. book-keeper for J. S. Keator ct Son ; rep ; from Penn ; two children. Wenberg Aug. works for Moline Plow Co.; Luth. Wenberg A. carpenter, works for Barnard & Leas Mnfg Co ; rep. West Andrew, works for Deere & Co. in foundry department; rep. West Peter, laborer, works for E. B. Beers & Co ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Westburg Jno. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep; Westburg Peter, carpenter ; Ind ; from Swe- den; three children. Westenburg Frank, bar-tender; rep; from Sweden. Western Union Telegraph Co., C. R. I. & P. depot. Westman C. A. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep ; Weston Chas. foreman finishing department Union Malleable Iron Works; lib; Epis. Wetzell Peter, Avorks for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep. Wheeler Moroni, accountant; rep; from New York ; one child. Wheelock C. A. stockholder in Moline Paper Co. ; rep ; Ind ; from Mass. ^VHEELOCK HON. DAXIEI. Ij. Ex-Mayor of Moline ; . born in Erie Co., N. Y., Aug. 22, 1822; at the age of twenty, in 1843, he came to St. Charles, 111., where he spent two years; he then went to the home of his parents in Wor- cester Co., Mass., where he was engaged five years in a boot and shoe manufactory, and returned to St. Charles in 1849; he was married in Dupage Co., in 1851, to Ruth E. Moftat, born Oct. 28, 1825; while there was iu a warehouse in the lumber and grain trade two years, and then went on a farm in Dupage Co., and remained fifteen years; in 1865 he came to Moline, and was engaged in a bakery and pump works till 1869, when, on account of his health he went to California, and remained one season. On his return he improved and rented his Steam Bakery till the spring of 1874, when he took possession of the Moline Steam Bakery, which he still man- ages. He was the first Maj^or of Moline, efected on the 29th of August, 1872, his birthday, being then fifty years of age. In the Spring of 1875, he was again elected, and served till May, 1877. In politics he is a Republican, and in religious faith a Universalist. Mr. and Mrs. Wheelock have brought up two adopted children, who have arrived at man's and woman's estate. WHEEI^OCK EVERETT, with Moline Paper Co. ; born in Erie Co., N. Y., April 18, 1838; came to this County in 1856; Rep; Ind; married Mary O. Nye, Oct. 15, 1866; she was born in Iowa, Aug. 20, 1842; Mr. Wheelock has been Alder- man of Moline; he served three j^ears in Co. H., 19th I. V. I. ; mustered out as Or- derly Sergeant. Wheelock Jerome B. book-keeper; Moline Nat'l Bank; rep; from N. Y. ; one girl. Wlieclock L. works at Keators' Mill ; rep. ^VHEEtOCK HOX. STII.E- MAX ^V. Mayor of the City of Moline; born in Erie Co., N. Y. ; was "raised on a farm; came to Illinois in 1839; arriving in Chicago on the 10th of May; finding too much mud and water to suit his ideasof a Western City, he packed his entire assets in a bandana slung on a cane, and struck oxU- on the prairie for Fox River; arriving at St. Charles he found employment in a saw mill, at one dollar per day, and fron- tier fare ; married, at St. Charles, in 1841, Mi.ss Lydia Flint, born in New Hampshire in 1819; came to Moline in 1851 ; bought the site and built the Moline Paper Mill ; made the first sheet of paper in August, 1852 ; Mr. Wheelock has been identified with the Moline Water Power Company since its organization; with the Moline Plow Company, into which he put $75,000, from Januarj^ to July, 1870, and was elect- ed its first President, which office he held till he resigned in July, 1875 ; he has also 32K 356 BIOGEAPHICAI. DIRECTOBY OF from the first been identified with the Mo- line Niitional" Bank; as President Victor Scale Company ; and built the Post Oflice Block, in 1872, at a cost of $20,000, which he recently donated to the Moline Public Library. During the War, as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, he had cliarge of the distribution of the funds raised for the relief of soldier's families. At the last municipal election, April, 1877, he was unanimously nominated for Mayor, and elected without opposition — a deserved compliment to onesolongand so intimate- ly identified with the best interests of Mo- line. As a liberal public spirited man, a benefactor of society in the best sense of the word, Mr. Wheelock will long have a warm place in the grateful hearts of his fellow^ citizens. WHEELOCK THEODORE D. Superintendent Victor Scale Co.; born in Holland, Erie Co.,'N. Y., April 3, 1840; came to this Co. April, 1858 ; Rep ; mar- ried Camilla C. Thomas, Nov. 29, 1866 ; she was born in Tazwell Co., 111., March 20,1845; they have four children, Lucy G., born Sept. 9, 1867; Stillman W., Aug. 16, 1869; Alice H., Aug. 23, 1873; and Theodore M., Oct. 28, 1876 ; IVIr. W. served three years in Co. H., 19th Reg't Illinois Volunteer Infantry ; was Corporal of said Co. IVHITE MARVEL H. Vice Presi- dent Williams, White & Co., Moline Iron Works; born in Springfield, Vt., March 14, 1821 ; came to this Co. Feb. 22, 1855; Rep ; Ind ; mari'ied Mrs. Margaret Curtis, Nov. 9, 1865 ; she was born in Meadville, Pa., Jan. 16, 1823; they have one child, KirkM., born Sept. 25, 1866; Mrs. White had five children by former marriage; Mr. W. has been Alderman continually since the organization of the city of Moline. Whitter Henry, works for Union Malleable Iron Co ; rep. WHIPPLE HE:»fRY O. Grocer; born in Rochester. N. Y., March 9, 1844; came to this Co. Maj', 1859; Rep; Ind; married Ella M. Carey, March 4, 1875 ; she was born in N. H., Sept. 28, 1852; they have one child, Helen Clara, born May 20, 1876; Mr. W. is Alderman of 4th Ward, Moline. Wickander And. works for Deere & Co., in iron department; rep. Wickstrom Alex. wks. at Keator's Mill ; rep. IVICKSTROIfl ANDREIV L. Townsliip Collector and Foreman Keator's Saw Mill; born in Sweden, Sept. 15, 1829; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; married Christine Sundquist, May 18, 1862 ; she was born in Sweden, May 3, 1836; they have seven children living, OliviaM., born Sept. 1, 1863 ; Clara J., Feb. 20, 1865 ; Charles V., Oct. 9, 1866; Emma C, March 31, 1868; Ellen A., March 11, 1870; Hulda E. and Oscar E. ; lost one child, Mena A. Wickstrom Chas. L. barber ; rep ; Sweden. Wictor Peter, works for Deere & Co., in iron department; dem. Wise James, works for Deere & Co., in iron department; dem. Wilbur George, teamster for W^aters & First. Wilcox Wm. works for Dimock, Gould & Co ; rep ; Meth. Wilkle E. works for Deere & Co., in fitters' department; dem. Williams Alfred, Prest. Williams, White & Co.'s Iron Works ; rep ; Cong. Williams Daniel, retired farmer; rep ; Meth; six children ; from Pennsylvania. Williams Newell, carpenter; works for Bar- nard ct Leas' Mnfg. Co; rep. Williams Parley, machinist, Barnard & Leas' Mnfg. Co ; rep ; Cong. Williams Thomas J. painter, Moline Wagon Co ; dem. Williams, White & Co., Iron Works, cor Main and Ontario sts. Williamson C. L. stock dealer; dem; Md. Williamson E. M. cattle dealer; rep; Penn. Wilson J. W. works for Dimock, Gould & Co ; rep. Wilson O. blacksmith, Moline Wagon Co; rep. Wilson Oliver, works for Deere & Co., in w^ood department; rep. Winn Thomas, works for Moline Plow^ Co ; dem. Wise Henry, tinner ; ind ; from Germany. WISTRAKD & THIJLIX, Book- sellers, Importers of Swedish Literature, Book and Job Printers, and Grocery Deal- ers. J. H. Wistrand was born in Sweden, 1830; came to this country Sept., 1852; married Miss Louisa C. Lindstroni, May 21, 1864; they have five children living, lost two; the living are P. Herman, born April 6, 1865; W'^ilhelmina C, Jan. 22, 1867; OtiliaM., Sept. 12, 1870; Eva A., Sept. 4, 1874, and Hannah E., Feb. 18, 1877. Mr. W. is now and has been Treas- urer of Augustana College since 1865; Rep; Luth. C. G. Thuliu was born in Sweden, in 1835; came to this Co. Oct. 2, 1870; married Josephina Johnson, July 9, 1876 ; Rep ; Luth. Witherell M. works for Dimock, Gould & Co ; rep. Witter D. V. insurance agent; ind. Wittick Geo. B. photographer; rep; from Pennsylvania; five children. IVITTICK COXRAH, Carpenter; born in Saxony, Germany, Nov. 3, 1822; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; value of real estate, $14,000; married Barbara Petry, Sept. 4, 1843; she was born in Ba^ varia, Oct. 30, 1824; they have two child- ren living, George P., born Ian. 2, 1845, EOCK ISLAND COUNTY: MOLINE CITY. 357 and Mary B., Jan. 1, 1852 ; they have lost seven children. Witsel P. blacksmith, Moline Wagon Co. Woleben Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; dem. Wolff F. blacksmith, Moline Wagon Co.; dem. Walter J. machinist, works for Williams, White & Co. ; dem. Wood Beder, lime dealer ; rep ; born Illinois. Wood Ira, machinist, works for Williams, White & Co. ; rep. IVOODWARD OEOBO£ D. Superintendent of Keator's Mill and Yards ; born at Cherry Ridge, Wayne Co., Pa., April 19, 1840; came to this State in 1858; came to this Co. in 1876; Rep; mar- ried Fannie C. Atwater, July 5, 1867; she was born in Providence, Luzerne Co., Pa. ; they have one child, Robert A., born Feb. 4, 1877 ; Mr. W. served in Co. H, Tenth I. V. I., over four years; was First Lieuten- ant of the Company. Woodworth Hermon, hardware; rep; from New York ; two children ; $4,000. Wormley M. S. engineer; rep; from New York ; five childi'eu. IVRIGHT ARTHUR S. President Moline Pump Co.; born in St. Johnsbury, Vt.,Oct. 17, 1832; came to this Co. in May, 1856 ; Dem ; married Harriett A. Brett, of Rockville, Conn., Feb. 4, 1864; they have one child, Eluvia, born Feb. 8, 1867 ; lost one daughter, Edith, died Sept. 20, 1872, aged eight months. Wright John, works for Deere & Co., in iron department; rep. Wunerland Alex, works for Moline Paper Co.; rep; Luth. Wynn Jacob, works for Deere & Co., in iron department; rep. Wynne Pat, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; dem ; Cath. YAGER JOHN H. saloon; dem; from Germany ; three children. Youd Chas. works for Deere & Co., in wood department; dem. Young Andrew, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Young Clarence, works for Deere & Co., in wood department ; dem. Young David, works for Deere & Co., in wood department; rep. Young John H. carpenter, works for Barn- ard & Leas Mnfg. Co. ; rep. Young Robt. machinist, works for Williams, White & Co. YOlIXGBERft} li. J. born in Swe- den, Jan. 1, 1887; was married to Potinsia Maria Youngren, June, 1862; four child- ren by this marriage; one deceased; Mr. Youugberg came to this country in 1869; his fiimily came in 1870; Mrs. Y. died Oct. 27, 1870; present wife was Johanna Nelson ; married July 22, 1871 ; two child- ren by this marriage. YOlTXGREli' I.. P. Foreman Paint- ing Department Deere & Co.; born in Sweden, Aug. 10, 1832; came to this Co. in 1864; Rep; Luth; married Sophia Peterson, Nov. 1, 1868; she was born in Sweden; they have three children, Ber- dena C, born Feb. 24, 1870 ; Frank Oscar, Nov. 6, 1872; Albion O., Nov. 14, 1874. Youngren Swan, saloon ; Ind ; Sweden. Yousse B. retired ; Ind ; Prot ; from Switzer- land ; five children. ZEIGLER D. R. works for Deere & Co., in iron department; rep. Zeigler N. R. blacksmith ; rep ; from Penn- sylvania; one child; $3,500. Zenzerle John, works for Moline Plow Co. Zetterman C. moulder, works for Williams, White & Co. Zetterman Otto, works for Moline Plow Co.; rep; Meth. MOLINE CITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Adelman Geo. 2^.. proprietor City Beer and Billiard Hall, Main St., 3d door East of Rodman Ave. AltZ Jacob, Barber, Anderson Andrew , Grocer. Anderson Isaac K., Carpenter and Builder. Barker L. H., No. GO Main St.; Dealer in Bean's Stone Force Pump and village Fire Engines; Hose Pipe and Nozzles at wholesale and retail; he also sells all kinds of pumps. Barnard tO Leasllnff/. Co., H. A. Barnard, Pres't.; J. Silas Leas, Vice Pres't.; W. C. Bennett, Sec'y. & Treas.; Manufacturers of Victor Smutters, Victor Brush Scourer, Uustless Wheat Seperators, Eureka Flour Packers, Wheat Graders, S58 BlOGRAl'HICAL DIRECTORY OV Middlings Purifiers and Giant Corn Shellers. Seers E. B. & Co., Iron and Brass Foundry. BeVff Strom N. -P., City Under- taker, cor. White and Ann Sts. — one block east of Swede Lutheran Church; Coffins of all kinds con- stantly on hand. The best Hearse in the three cities furnished when desired. Blomberf/son & Worlinff, Painters, and Dealers in Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Brushes, Wall-Paper, etc.; the finest house, sign and decorative work done; special attention given to fresco painting; decorative painting in churches, halls, and other public buildings, solicited, and satisfaction guaranteed. Brotvnifif/ & Entrikin, Attor- neys and Counsellors at La\v, and Notaries Public; Office over First National Bank. Chester Nelson , General Mer- chant. Clendenin & Martin, Post Of- fice Building, Drug and Book Store; Dealers in Drugs, Paints, Oils and Brushes, School, Blank and Miscel- laneous Books, Wall-Paper, Pict- ures and Picture Frames. Pre- scriptions Carefully Compounded. Colson C. J, & (7o.,'Grocers. Deere & Co., Manufacturers of Plows and Cultivators; established in 1847; incorporated in 1868: au- thorized capital $500,000; John Deere, Pres't.; Charles H. Deere, Vice Pres't. and Treas.; Stephen H. Velie, Sec'y.; Gilpin Moore, Supt. of Iron Dept.; Charles O. Nason, Supt. of AVood Dept.; capacity of Works, 500 plows and cultivators per day; employ GOO men. JJimocU, Gould c€r Co., estab- lished 1852; D. C. Dimock, Pres't.; J. M. Gould, Vice Pres't.; H. O. Sleight, Sec'y. and Treas.; C. R. Ainsworth, Gen'l. Ag't. Manu- facturers of Wooden Ware, Lum- ber, Lath and Shingles. Dunn Thomas, Hardware. Elnistedt J, JV., Dealer in Ready Made Clothing and Gents' Furnish- ing Goods; Box 1192. IPlsh L. E,, Constable and Collec- tor of Bills. All business placed in his hands will be promptly and faithfully attended to. Would re- fer to First National Bank, and Mo- line National Bank. Eyllendor A. A., Taylor. Gordon Byron, Dentist. Gould Dan W., Merchant Tailor and Gen'l. Ins. Ag't. Groom Levi D., Attorney at Law. Hannecke Hemianf Manufact- urer of Fine Cigars, and Dealer in Smoking and Chewing Tobaccos and Smokers' Articles. Harwood Henry, Livery Stable. Hemenway Luke E,, Postmas- ter. Hirsch Simon, Merchant Tailor. JELokanson Gust., Manufacturer of Custom-Made Boots and Shoes; Wells St., near Lynde. Holt John M,, Grocer. Hubbard Anson M., Dealer in Musical Instruments and General Musical Merchandise. Huey TVm,, Brick Manufacturer and Contractor for the construction of buildings of every description. Keator J. S. & Son, Manufactur- ers of Lumber; established in 185G; capacity of mills, 80,000 feet per day; employ 125 men; amount of business, about 1300,000 per an- num; firm is composed of J. S. Kea- tor and Benj. C. Keator. HnOX Edwin B., City Undertak- er, and Dealer in Picture Frames, Mouldings, Chromos and Picture Hangings. ILohler H., Dealer in Millinery, Fancy Goods and Ladies' Furnish- ing Goods. Lewis Eugene, Attorney at Law. Lloyd M. H. & Bro,, Dealers in Marble, Granite and Stone; Main St.; fine work and low prices a specialty; call and see specimens; R. H. Lloyd is an architect and de- KOCK ISLAND COUNTY: MOLINE CITY. 359 signer of every description of work; designs and prices furnished on aj^- plication. 3IcDonald John A,, Grocer. Majif/old Jonas Cr., Artist. Molliie JPIOW Oo., Manufacturers of Plows and Cultivators; establish- ed in 1865; capital, |;600,000; R. K. Swan, Pres.; George Stephens, Vice Pres.; C. W. Lobdell, Sec; A. L. Carson, Treas.; plows manu- factured in 1870, 50,000, amounting to $1,000,000; employ about 600 men. Moline Pump Co., Arthur S. Wright, Pres. Moline Public Library ^ Lo- cated in the Wheelock Library Hall building, second floor; J. M.Gould, Pres.; H. H. Grover, Sec; J. M. Gould, H. H. Grover, A. S. Wright, E. C. Barnard, Eugene Lewis, J. T. Browning, S. H. Velie, J. C. Starr and John Deere, Directors. Moline Wagon Co,, Morris Ros- enfield, Pres.; C. A, Benser, Sec; Amos Sailor, Supt.; Manufacturers of the "Moline Wagon," Farm and Spring Wagons, Buggies and Car- riages. Moore J. C. & Co,, Well Borers and Drillers, and Dealers in Halli- day Wind Mills and all kinds of Pumps; three foot well walled com- plete at 75 cents per foot; well four feet in diameter, walled complete at $1 per foot. Moore Robt, S,, Editor and Pro- prietor Moline Reviezv. Moore William JK., Attorney and Counsellor at Law, and Notary Public. Noiirse Wm, A.,, Nurseryman and Florist. OUerberq Mric, Watchmaker and Jeweler; Agent for Spencer's Celebrated Diamond Spectacles, also of King's Combination Specta- cles; Agent for Anchor Line of Steamships; Tickets for sale to all parts of Europe. Peterson Sros., Dealers in Gro- ceries, Provisions and Crockery; Cor. Oakland and First Sts. Piper C. Dr.f Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Paints and Oils, Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes and Perfum- ery; Pure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal use; Dye Woods and Dye Stuffs generally. Farmers and Phy- sicians from the country will find our stock of medicines complete, warranted genuine, and of the best quality. Ranch John^ Butcher. Reed Charles fT., East Moline; Dealer in Groceries and Provisions of all kinds; his motto is small prof- its and quick returns. Reese Charles , Proprietor Reese House. Reed David O., Dealer in Stoves and Tinware. Rufif/e Wm, General Groceries, Tin and Hardware, Flour, Feed, etc. Ryan James 8,, Painter. Salisbury John G,, Contractor and Builder. Severance jEJ^Zso^teJ., Watchma- ker and Jeweler. Slckels David W., Manufacturer of "Revolution". Stove Lining, and Dealer in Coal. Sinclear Peter , Carpenter. Skaildla, Published Weekly at Mo- line, 111., by Melin & Swensson; P. E. Melin, Editor; Gustaf Swensson, Business Manager. Stange Jasper , Druggist. Sivaiider Alex, F,f Police Mag- istrate; ex-officio Justice of the Peace ; collections made and prompt- ly paid over. Timm AugttStf Proprietor of Timm's Hall, the only first-class Amusement Hall in the city; for rent at reasonable rates, for balls, to Theatre Companies, etc Toellner Adolph, Supt. River- side Cemetery. Tyrrell Nathan C, Justice of the Peace. Union Malleable Iron Co,, C. S. Ells, Pres.; C. W.Heald, Vice Pres.; H. O. Sleight, Sec. and Treas.; Incorporated 1872; Manu- 360 BIOGEAPHICAL DIEECTOKT OF facturers of Malleable Iron and Brass Castings. Vitzthuni C.f Physician and Sur- geon. Walker S, T., General Ins. Agent, Loan and Real Estate Broker; office on Lynde st., near Rockford Depot. Warren C, T., Painter, Glazier and Paper Hanger;. Carriage Paint- ing a Specialty; all orders executed promptly, and in the best manner; shop on Rodman ave., bet. Henry and Ann sts. Waters & First, Flouring Mill. Wells J as, G., City Marshall. Williams, White & Co,, Foun- ders and Machinists. Whipple Henri/ O,, Grocer. Wickstroni Andrew W,, Town- ship Collector. Wistrand & Thulin, Booksell- ers, Importers of Swedish Litera- ture, Book and Job Printers and Grocery Dealers. Wittick Conrad, Carpenter. Yoiinf/berf/ L. J., Railroad ave., nearly opp. C. R. I. & P. Depot; Merchant Tailor; finest work done in best manner, and at reasonable prices; cutting and making upon short notice in fashionable styles. MOLINE TOWNSHIP. AIKENS WM. B. teamster; rep; from New Hampshire. Allen J. C. carpenter ; dem ; Prot ; N. J. Alshrom .J. P. laborer; rep; Luth; Sweden. Allison Wm. miner; Sec. 12; Moline; rep; from England. Anderson A.Q. paper-maker ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Anderson And. tenant ; Sec. 9 ; Luth ; from Sweden. Anderson John, retired ; Sec. 33 ; rep ; Bapt ; from Sweden. Anderson John, farmer; Sec. 11 ; rep; Meth; from England. Anderson John, farmer; Sec. 20; Luth; from Sweden. Anderson P. farmer; Sec. 16; Moline; Luth ; from Sweden. Anderson Peter, laborer ; Sec. 36 ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. B ASTIAN CHARLES, cooper; Sec. 5; from Ohio. Baxshom And. laborer; rep; Luth; Sweden. Bears Lewis, blacksmith ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; N. Y. BEXSOX MRS. BEXJAMI]^, Farmer ; Sec. 15 ; born in llallam, Sweden, May 15, 1834; came to this Co. 1854; Meth ; owns 85 acres of land, value $5,000 ; daughter ofThos. Thomjjson, who died in 1857; Mr. Benson was born June 24, 1835, came to this Co. 1849; married Oct. 20, 1857; died Jan. 5, 1871, leaving six child- ren, Wm. W., born March 10, 1859; Oliver H., Nov. 11, 18U0; Emma E., Dec. 17, 1862; Mary M., May 16, 1865; Julia S., July 19, 1869 ; Melinda, Jan. 20, 1871. BEJ^SON ISAAC, Farmer; Sec. 17; born in this town, Feb. 9, 1850; Rep; Meth ; owns 40 acres land, value .|3,000 ; son of Olof Benson, who was born in Hal- land, Sweden, 1811, married Christine Peterson, of same place, in 1834, and came to the United States in 1847; to this Co. in 1849; died Sept. 1, 1871, leaving three children living, Nels P., Ella and Isaac, and two deceased ; a sister died, leaving three children ,by Mr. Freeh, her husband, and Benjamin died, leaving six children. BEJfSOlf XELS PETER, Farmer; Sees. 10 and 15; P. O. Moline; born in Sweden, Aug. 12, 1839; came to this Co. in Feb., 1849 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 130 acres of land, valued at $10,000; married Christina Peterson, Dec. 5, 1865 ; she was born in Sweden ; they have six children, Clara M., Sarah A , George L., Christina C, Arthur S. and Herbert ; Mr. B. served three years in Co. H, 19th I. V. I. ; he is Road Com- missioner. Bergbloom Chas. labor; rep; Luth; Sweden. Bergbloom John, laborer ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Blowers Chas. laborer ; rep ; Bapt ; N. Y. Boage Robt. miner. Sec. 13; rep; Scotland. BOOOESS HE:NRY C. Farmer; Sec. 13; born in Rock Island, Sept. 24, 1844 ; Dem ; Prot ; owns 174 acres of land, value $9,000 ; son of Harrison and Han- nah Sparks, his wife; grandson of Henry, of Ky. ; married Mary I., daughter of Eli KOCK ISLAND county: MOLINE TOWNSHIP. 361 M. and Susan (Sala), of Grant Co., Wis., Dec. 28, 1871 ; she was born March 11, 1853 ; have two children, Viiinie H., born Aug. 3, 1873; Robt. W., Oct. 16, 1875; Harrison Boggess settled in Rock Island Co. in 1836. Boyle J. W. engineer; rep; Cong; R. I. Britton Mrs. Jas. farmer; Sec. 34; Meth; from England. Brown Chas. G. moulder ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; Meth ; from Canada. Brown Jas. miner ; Sec. 18 ; rep ; Prot ; from Scotland. Brown John, miner ; Sec. 13 ; rep ; Prot ; from Scotland. Brown Thos. miner; Sec. 13; rep; Prot; from Scotland. Burg Benson, farmer ; Sec. 36 ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. CARLSON L. P. farmer; Sec. 8; rep; Bapt; from Sweden. Carlson S. J. farmer ; Sec. 17 ; Luth ; Sweden. Carlstedt Chas. night watch; rep; Luth; from Sweden. CARIifSTEDT JOHX F. Janitor; born in West Gotland, Sweden, Sept. 19, 1853 ; came to this Co. in 1868 ; Rep ; Luth ; owns % lot, value $200; son ot Charles, and Mary Peterson, his wife; the latter died March 15, 1873, leaving four child- ren, John F., Frank A., Matilda C. and Alma E.; she died April, 187-1; his father is watchman in Dimock, Gould & Co.'s Pail Factory, where the subject of this no- tice lost his arm, in 1870. Casuer S. P. carpenter ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; Ohio. Cassell Israel, tinner ; rep ; Bapt ; Penn. Chamberlain C. C. milk dairy; P. O. Rock Island. Cheeney E. P. carpenter ; Sec. 33 ; rep ; Meth. Coffey H. R. farmer; Sec. 35; rep; Ohio. Collins Frank, laborer; Sec. 18; rep; Meth; born Illinois. Collins James, retired; Sec. 18; rep; Meth; from Maryland. Colson John, laborer ; dem ; Luth ; Sweden. Colson N. G. laborer ; Luth ; from Sweden. Colson Otto, laborer ; rep ; from Sweden. CORXWALI. GEORGE \V. Re tired Wagon-]\Iaker ; born in Ft. Molden, Canada, Jan. 31, 1807; came to this Co. in 1864; Rep; Meth; son of Wheeler and Silvia Rose, his wife; fled as a refugee from the Patriot War, in Canada, in 1838, and settled in Montgomery Co., this State ; first wife was Julia Besancon, of New York; she died in 1844; his second wife was Areminta Crawford ; married May 15, 1844; have eight children: — George L., John B., Silvia H., Mary C, Wheeler J., Sarah A., Dora E., and E. Alberta. Cornwall John W. mechanic; rep; Iowa. Cralle Edward, carpenter; Sec. 5; rep; Meth ; from Ohio. Crowder J. W. mechanic; Sec. 18; rep; Meth ; from Virginia. DAVENPORT R. W. mechanic; Sec. 5; rep ; Meth ; from Ohio. Denahey Marion, carpenter; Sweden. Dewrose J. M. farmer ; Sec. 4 ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Drury D. B. farmer; Sec. 11 ; dem; Ind. DRITRY DAlflEI^ R. Farmer; Sec. 10 ; born in Wayne Co., Ohio, June 25, 1843; came to this Co. in 1853; Dem; Prot; works his father's farm of eighty acres ; son of Elmer A., born May 14, 1820, of Washington PCo., Ohio, and Margaret Bailey, his wife, of New Castle, Del ; El- mer A. was son of Elmer, of Virginia, and Elizabeth Devol, of Ohio ; was a volun- teer in Co. K, 58th I. V. I., under Captain Jay N. Skelton; has four sisters living: Mary E., (wife of Chas. Hoon,) Caroline, Jane A., Sarah M., (wife of Thos. Knox,) and Ellen M. (wife of C. Lawson,); Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Hoon reside in Hamilton Co., Iowa. Drury Elmer A. farmer; Sec. 10; dem; Prot; from Ohio. EHLERS GEORGE, farmer; Sec. 4 Luth; from Sweden. Eilerz Diedrick, gardener; Sec. 4; dem Luth ; from Prussia. Einfildt Zacharias, tenant; Lot 9; Luth from Germany. Eispen John, laborer ; rep ; Luth ; Sweden. Ekrot John, mason ; rep ; from Sweden. Erasmus C. farmer; Sec. 36; rep; Luth; from Denmark. Ereckson Ereck, tenant; Sec. 26; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Erickson M. G. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Evans E. J. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; rep ; from Md. Evans John, moulder; Meth; England. EVAITS IVM. 5ir. Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Moline; born in Worcester Co., Md., March 10, 1798; came to this Co., May 14, 1838 ; Rep ; Meth ; married Nancy H. Johnson, Dec. 10, 1823 ; she was born in same Co. as Mr. E., Sept. 4, 1803 ; they have four children livins:: — -Edward J., born Feb. 19, 1827 ; Wm. Henry, May 12, 1828; Mary Jane, (now Mrs. S.P.Jack- son,) Dec. 2, 1830; Barbara A., (now Mrs. A.H.Marshall,) March 11, 1845; Mr. E. had four children by former marriage, all deceased; fourteen children hy present marriage have died; Mr. E. has been School Director, Trustee, and Roadmaster. 362 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF FAIR JOHN, farmer; Sec. 10; rep; Lutb; from STvecleu. Fernbergh Joseph, fiirmer; Sec. 4; dem; Catli ; from France. Frederickson Mrs. Anna, farmer; Sec. 3; from Sweden. Fries Adam, mechanic; rep; U. B. ; Penn. Fries Adam, carpenter; Sec. 5; rep; U. B. ; from Penn. GAMBLE G. W. grocer; rep; Prot; from Pennsylvania. GAMBIiE MRS. JOSIAH, Farm er; Sec. 8; born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., July 6, 1814; came to this Co. in 1838; United Brethren ; owns forty acs of land, valued at .|3,000; Mr. Gamble was son of John and Margaret Gamble, of Pa. ; born in 1808, married in 1834, and died April 5, 1874; Mrs. Gamble was a daughter of John and Sarah Heck; she has eight chil- dren: Sarah J., Aaron, John, Margaret, William J., Mary E., (now deceased,) Eliz- abeth I., Josiah O., and Silas L. Giles John, teamster ; Sec. 13 ; rep ; Prot ; from England. Goodolds Chas. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; Cath ; from Belgium. Gordon Amos, retired; Sec. 4; rep; Cong; from N. H. OORI>0:N' DAl^IEL, Surveyor; Sec. 4; born in Wayne Co., Mich., Feb. 7, 1822; came to this Co. in 1843; rep; Cong; owns eighty-five acs of land, valued at $8,- 500; son of Amos, of Hopkiuton, N. H., and Amy Buckland, his wife, of Cavuga Co., N. Y., who settled in this Co. in 1843 ; they have five children living: Daniel, Emma, (wife of T. L. Davis, of Port By- ron,) Harriet, (widow of H. R. Edwards, of Henry Co.,) Henrietta, (wife of D. Cos- sum, of Southern Colorado,) and Henry Gordon, of Michigan. Gorman Owen, laborer ; rep ; Presb ; Ken. Greenwood George, laborer; Sec. 11; rep; Epis ; from England. gree:k\vooi> Joseph i>. Farmer; Sec. 13; born in Yorkshire, Eng- land, Jan. 13, 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; owns eighty acs of land, valued at $3,000; son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Dixon), of England; first wife was Ellen E. Newton ; married March 1, 1872 ; she died Dec. 15, same j^ear, leaving one son, Edward; present wife is Elizabeth, daughter of John and Catharine Black- smith; married Sept. 7, 1873; have three children: Minnie, born Sept. 20, 1874; Mary E., Jan. 14, 1876, and Catharine, Feb. 12, 1877. Greenwood Thos. miner; Sec. 12; England. GriflSn John, miner; Sec. 13 ; rep ; born Rock Island. Griffin Robert, retired ; Sec. 3 ; N. C. GRIFFITH JAMES A. Farmer; Sec. 11; born in Clark Co., lud., Dec. 15, 1835 ; came to this Co. 1836 ; Rep ; Prot ; rents 120 acres ot land; son of John Grif- fith of this town, who was the son of Al- exander and Elizabeth Edwards, his wife; vol. in Co. C, 66th 111. Reg., under Col. Campbell ; married Louisa, daughter of Josc])h and Catharine Smith, of West- moreland Co., Penn., Maj' 3, 1863; she was born Oct. 8, 1840 ; have two children, Sarah, born Aug. 10, 1864; Maggie, Sept. 11, 1866. Griffith John, farmer ; Sec. 14 ; rep ; U. B. ; froni Kentucky. GRIFFITH JOHX R. Farmer; Sec. 10; born in this town, Sept. 17, 1838; Rep; U. B. ; works 40 acres of his father's land; son of John D. (who was the son of Alex- ander, of Penn.) and Margaret Matlies, his wife ; has never lived outside of this Co; married Maria, daughter of Charles and Margaret Dewrose, of Penn., June 26, 1864; she was born Oct. 30, 1844; have three children, Margaret E., born June 12, 1867 ; George E., Sept. 3, 1868, and John D., April 20, 1872. Grim Edward, gardener ; Sec. 8 ; U. B. ; Ger. Grinnell Mrs. M. A. farmer ; Bapt ; Ohio. Grutter John, farmer; Sec. 4; rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania. H AMER MRS. CHARLOTTE, Sec. 5; U. B. ; from Pennsylvania. HAIXES DAXIEIi, Farmer; Sec. 12; born in Washington Co., Ind., March 27, 1816; came to tliis Co. 1837; Dem; Bapt; owns 160 acres of land, value $16,000; son of Samuel of Philadelphia, and Mary Holman, his wife, of N. J. ; was in the Mexican War, under Col. Wm. A. B. Bowles, as Orderly Sergeant; w^as in the battle of Buena Vista; has held official positions for many terms; married Anna P. Johnson, of Ind., June 6, 1855. Haner Lewis, farmer; Sec. 11; dem; U. B. ; from Virginia. Hanson John, tenant ; Sec. 3 ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Harris Mrs. Hester, farmer; Sec. 1; Meth; from Tennessee. Harrold A. H. farmer; Sec. 8; rep; Cong; Rock Island. HARROLV JOHX M. Farmer; Sec. 8; born on this farm, Dec. 30, 1855; Rep; owns 160 acres of land, value $12,000; son of Joshua M., who died Oct. 30, 1856, and Harriet Eignus, his wife, leaving one son (John M.); they were married March 12, 1854; both were born near the city of Pittsbiu'g, Penn. Harrold W. J. farmer; Sec. 8; rep; Cong; Rock Island. HARTZEI.I. REV. J^O. B. Farm- er; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., June 7, 1812 ; came to this Co. in 1835 ; Rep ; son g' tk ANDALUSIA. /y KOCK ISLAND COUNTY I MOLINE TOWNSHIP. 365 of Adam and Catharine Hartzell, who came to this Co. the same year ; Mr. Hart- zell was one of the members of the first chiss organized of the Methodist Church in this part of the State; has ever held re- sponsible positions till the present time ; first wife was Phoebe Devinny; she died Sept. 13, 1863, leaving eight children, Es- ther A. R., Rachel E., Sarah C, Adam C, Martha, Anna D., Araminta R. E., and John M. ; present wife was Amanda P., wid. of Stephen Palmer, who died in 1863, leaving two children, Luella D. and Charles A.: have one son by this marriage, Olie. HEAI.Y JOSIAH, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Moline; born in Dudlej% Worcester Co., Mass., June 24, 1819; came to this Co. April, 1854; Rep; Ind; value of property $20,000; married Emily Ormsbee, April 16, 1854; she was born at Thompson, Conn., June 14, 1823; died March 10, 1874; they have two children, Marilla L., born Oct. 12, 1856, and Jessie E., Aug. 27, 1861. Heck George W. ice dealer ; rep ; Bapt ; Ohio. Heck J. F. carpenter; Sec. 5; rep; U. B. ; O. Heck J. G. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; dem ; U. B. ; O. Heck Wm. carpenter ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; Rock Island. Hedier Magnus, laborer ; rep ; Lutli ; Sweden. Henderson John, carpenter ; rep ; Epis ; N. J. Henry Daniel, farmer ; Sec. 35; rep; Bapt; from Pennsylvania. Henson John, laborer; Sec. 3; rep; Luth; from Denmark. Hepburn C. S. painter; Sec. 5; rep; Meth; from England. Hepburn John, painter ; rep ; Meth ; Eng. Herzback Fritz, farmer ; Sec. 1 ; dem -, Ger. Hibbard Alonzo, farmer ; lot 9 ; rep ; Meth ; from Maine. Higley D. tenant; Sec. 35 ; rep ; Meth ; N. Y. Holland John, tenant; Sec. 35; rep; Md. Holland Wm. tenant; Sec. 35; rep; Md. Hoon C. laborer ; rep; Ind; from Pa. Hoon D. R. former; Sec. 8; dem; Meth; O. Hoover R. H. laborer; Sec. 33; lib; Ind; Pa. Hopkins A. watchman ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; Meth ; from Massachusetts. Hoskins S. farmer; Sec. 18; rep; Bajjt; Mass. Huffman Bernard, mechanic; rep; Meth; from Germany. Hunter H. L., -Jr., Sec. 18; rep; Prot; R. I. Hunter H. L. fixrmer; Sec. 13; rep; Prot. Hunter John E. Sec. 13; rep; Prot; R. I. Hunter N. G. miner; Sec. 13; rep; Prot; Penn. JACKSON EDWARD, laborer; Luth; from Sweden. Jaeger B. nursery, Sec. 8 ; dem ; Cath ; from Belgium. JAlIlSO^r AliEX. Physician and Surgeon ; Sec. 13 ; born in England, Feb. 25, 1839; came to this Co. in 1841; Epis; son of Gilbert; who died April 14, 1874, leaving two children; his son William died April 15, 1870, leaving eight chil- dren, Anna B., Edward G., Walter S., Alex. F., Stanton L., Harry W., Arthur B., Jno. W. ; Dr. Jamison graduated at Edinburg, Scotland, 1865. Jamison Mrs. Ann, farmer; Sec. 12; U. B. ; from England. .Jenning C, F. mechanic; rep; Prot; Mass. Johnson Chas. laborer ; Luth ; Sweden. Johnson C. P. farmer ; Sec. 3 ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Johnson G. O. laborer; Sec. 11 ; rep; Luth. R. I. Johnson N. A. farmer ; Sec. 36 ; Luth ; from Sweden. Johnson N. P. farmer ; Sec. 3 ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Jones Aug. farmer; Sec. 6; dem; Ind; Ger. K AY ROBERT, farmer; Sec. 13; rep; Presb ; from England. Kay John, Sec. 13 ; rep. Kay Rob't, Jr., farmer ; Sec. 13 ; rep ; Presb ; from Kentucky. Kelso D. P. painter; dem; Prot; R. I. King Leonard, farmer ; Sec. 2 ; dem ; Cath ; R. I. King Peter, farmer ; Sec. 2 ; dem ; Cath ; Ger. Kiser John, milk dairy; Sec. 4; rep; Univ; from New York. Korb Chas. farmer ; Sec. 36 ; dem ; Ger. LAWSON JOHN, laborer; Sec. 5; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Lawson N. P. laborer ; Luth ; from Sweden. Leonard Wm. farmer; Sec. 11; rep; Epis; from England. Lewis William, miner; Sec. 12; rep; Prot; from England. Limberg'August, laborer; from Sweden. Lind Andrew, tenant; Sec. 2; rep; Meth; from Sweden. Lindberj Hans, retired ; rep -, Luth ; Sweden. Linquist P. M. laborer; rep; Luth; Sweden. Little John D. miner ; Sec. 13 ; rep ; Epis ; from England. Loden Mrs. C. widow ; from Sweden. Long Joseph W. mason ; Sec. 33 ; rep ; Prot ; from Pennsylvnnia. Longbaker John, laborer ; rep ; Cath ; Ger. Lovejoy Stillman, peddler; rep; Bapt; O. Lysell Axel, laborer ; from Sweden. ly/TcGINNIS JAMES K. laborer; rep; McGraw John, laborer ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; Ire. 23 366 BIOGKAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF McKinney Mrs. Levilia Sec. 12; Bapt; Can. Mason Rasmus, farmer; Sec. 15; rep; Luth; from Denmark. Mealman And. teamster; deni; born 111. Meed David, laborer; Sec. 5; dem; Pa. Miller J. F. carpenter ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; U. B. ; from Kentucky. Miller T. J. carpenter; Sec. 5; rep; U. B. ; from Kentucky. Mitchell C. P. farmer; Sec. 5; rep; Spir. Moran Edward, moulder ; dem ; Catli ; Ire. Morgan D. V. steamboat agent; rep; Infidel. Mortell Clias. farmer; Sec. I; dem; Presb; from France. NAVE HANS, farmer; Sec. 1; from Ger- many. Nelson And. farmer; Sec. 15; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Nelson Chas. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; Luth ; Sweden. Nelson Hanson, laborer; Luth; Norway. Nelson M. N. laborer ; rep ; Luth ; Sweden. Nelson N. P. laborer; Luth; from Sweden. Newland J. C. former; Sec. 16; Cath; 111. Nickol John, farmer; Sec. 4; dem; Ger. Norman Simon, laborer; rep; Meth; from Sweden. Norton Michael, farmer; Sec. 15; dem; Ire. OAKLEY *B. P. tailor; Sec. 16; rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Oldfield Saml. tenant; Sec. 13; England. Oldfield Thos. tenant; Sec. 10; rep; Eng. Olson Peter, farmer; Sec. 36; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Ogsen August, laborer; rep; Luth; from Sweden. PARKER JOSEPH, merchant; Sec. 13; rep ; Meth ; from New Jersey. Patch Chas. mason ; Bapt ; rep ; Conn. PARKES 0£ORO£ ». Glass Maker and Merchant; Sec. 11; born in Camden Co., N. J., July 15, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1871 ; Rep ; Meth ; son of James H. Parkes, of New Jersey ; married Cath- arine Werts, from Germany, June 28, 1843; she was born July 18, 1845, and died Sept. 10, 1851, leaving three children : James, Mary S., and Nicholas ; has three children by a second wife : Joseph, Wil- lie, and George. Parkes James, glass maker; rep; Meth; from New Jersey. Parkes Nicholas, glass maker; rep ; Meth; from New Jersey. Pease Mrs. Mary, farmer; Sec. 11; Bapt; Maine. Perkins A. F. millwright; Sec. 25; rep; Cong; from Penn. Peters John D. farmer; Sec. 5; rep; Meth; from Germany. Peterson Alfred, laborer; rep; Luth; Swdn. Peterson And. farmer; Sec. 4; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Peterson Daniel, retired ; Luth ; Sweden. Peterson John, farmer; Sec. 9; rep; Luth; fjom Sweden. Peterson John, laborer ; rep ; Sweden. Peterson John, farmer; Sec. 5; dem; Ger. Peterson John, mechanic; Sec. 4; dem; Luth; from Sweden. PETERSOX JOHX A. Farmer; Sec. 9 ; born in Ekisa, Sweden, Sept. 27, 1831; came to this Co. in 1854; Dem; ' Luth ; owns 160 acs of land, valued at 116,- 000 ; sou of Peter and Ann Johnson, his wife ; married Caroline Carlson, Dec. 28, 1869; she was born July 21, 1833; they have one daiighter living, Ida Josephine, born April 28, 1872 ; they have lost one daughter, Emma, and one son, Charles Albert. Peterson Jonas, laborer ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; Meth ; from Sweden. Peterson Olof, laborer; rep ; Luth; Sweden. Pettifer J. A. miner; rep; Prot; Rock Island. Pettifer Wm. barber; Sec. 13; rep; Prot; from England. Polsen John, baker ; Sec. 34 ; dem ; Ger. Post Allen, farmer ; Sec. 11; rep ; Prot; O. Pramsberg Nels, laborer ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Q UICK JOHN, blacksmith; Sec. 5; dem ; from Missouri. RADEN CHRIS, tenant; Sec. 35; Luth; from Germany. Rasmunson C. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; rep ; Luth ; from Denmark. Reeves Wm. laborer ; Sec. 5; rep; Indiana. Rodenlus Chas. rep ; Luth ; Sweden. Roger Lee, laborer ; rep ; Meth. Rudy John, farmer; Sec. 35; dem; Luth; from Germany. Ruhnschussel Henry, farmer ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; Germany. SCHOETTLER JOSEPH, fruit-grower; Sec. 18; Bapt. Shields And. mechanic; rep; Meth; brn 111. Simma Wm. laborer; Sec. 33; Lib; born 111. Simpson B. F. produce dealer ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; Bapt; from Penn. Sinns Egard, farmer; Sec. 13; dem; Ger. SMITH MRS. JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 3; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., March 13, 1817; came to this Co. in 1845; United Brethren; owns eighty acs of land, valued at $5,000; Mr. Smith was born March 8, 1812, married in 1833, and died May 21, 1864, leaving eleven children: James W., Charlotte A., Louisa, Jacob, Joseph F., Abraham, Mary, Sarah, Noah, KOCK ISLAJSTD COUNTY.' MOLINE TOWNSHIP. 367 Luella, find Ella Nora ; had three sons in the late war, all honorably discharged. Smith Joseph, laborer ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; U. B. ; born Illinois. Smith Joseph, miner ; Sec. 13 ; N. Y. City. Smith J. S. farmer; Sec. 16; Cath; Ireland. Smith N. M. ; Sec. 16 ; Cath ; born Illinois. Smith Wm. ; Sec. 16; Cath; born Illinois. Sonnenschmidt Franz, Sec. 6 ; dem ; Ger. Spai'ks Chas. farmer; Sec. 3; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Sparks Elijah, laborer; Sec. 5; dem; Cath; from England. Staack Jnlius, gardener; Sec. 34; Germany. Stark Chas. farmer; Sec. 10; dem; Meth; from SvA'eden. Stewart John, farmer; Sec. 5; dem; Luth; from Ireland. Stone Chas. laborer ; rep ; born Illinois. Sullivan Mrs. Hannah ; Meth ; New York. SUI.I>IVAX MARTI^f, Mason; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Aug. 13, 1827; came to this Co. 1850; Dem; owns house and one-acre lot, value $2,000 ; son of Wm. Sullivan, of N. Y., and Sarah Washburn, liis wife, of Conn. ; volunteered in the 28th I. V. I., under Col. Ritter; married Alida E. Sample, of Mercer Co., 111., Nov. 22, 1854; she was born Nov. 25, 1838; have six children, S. Charlotte, Emma L., Henry L., Clara L., Samuel M. and Warren. Swanson Chas. laborer ; Luth ; Sweden. Swanson John, farmer; Sec. 17; rep; Luth; from Sweden. TAYLOR CHAS. farmer ; Sec. 12 ; dem ; Ind ; from Ohio. TetansJohn, farmer; Sec. 5; dem; Germany. Torin John, laborer; rep; Luth; Sweden. Turner Wm. town clerk ; rep ; Prot. UMLAND FRANK, laborer; Sec. 34; rep; Luth; from Sweden. VANHOOK JOHN, farmer; Sec. 1 ; dem ; Luth ; from Holland. Vantuil Thos. B. moulder ; rep ; Meth; N.Y. Verhecke Edward, farmer; Sec. 4; dem; Cath; from Belgium. Verhecke John F. farmer ; Sec. 4 ; dem ; Cath ; from Belgium. Viereick Fred, grocer; rep; Prot; Germany. Viereick Henry, grocer; rep; Prot; from Germany. Volkens John, laborer ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; from Germany. Volkman Fred, mechanic ; rep ; Germany. WALDREN ALBERT, carpenter; rep; Meth ; from New York. Walgren L. P. paper-maker ; rep ; Luth. AYall Elisha, laborer; rep; Meth. Walton Thos. merchant ; Sec. 12 ; rep ; from England. Warren Byron C. ; dem ; from Vermont. Warren Edwin E. ; dem ; from Vermont. Warren Ephraim, ftirmer; Sec. 20; dem; from Vermont. Watson John, miner; Sec. 12; rep; Meth; from England. Weaver Amos, farmer ; Sec. 2 ; born Moline. AVeaver Geo. farmer ; Sec. 11; deni; U. B. ; from Germany. AVeaver G. W. farmer; Sec. 11; dem; U. B. ; from Germany. WEAVER JACOB M. Farmer; Sec. 11; born in this town May 12, 1848; Dem; U. B. ; owns 150 acres land, value $8,000; son of George, (who was the son of Jacob, of Germany,) and Scisley School ey, his wife; married Ann, daughter of Timothy and Elizabeth Clarksen, of Johnstown, Pa., Nov. 23, 1871; she was born June 11, 1854; have two children, Jacob F., born March 21, 1873 ; Lizzie May, Dec. 20, '75. Weaver John D. farmer ; Sec. 3 ; dem ; 111. Weckel A. farmer ; Sec. 7 ; dem ; Presb ; from Germany. Wclber G. W. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; dem ; Meth ; from New York. Wells J. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; rep ; Bapt ; Engl'd. Wells Wm. W. book-keeper; rep; Cong; from Pennsylvania. West Peter, stone-cutter ; Sec. 5 ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Westbury Jonas, farmer; Sec. 3; rep; from Sweden. Wetherspoon I. laborer; Sec. 13; from Scotland. Wilson Marion, tenant; Sec. 6; rep; R. I. Winship F. W. tenant; Sec. 34; rep; Cong; from New York. AVynn J. laborer; dem; U. B. ; Penn. YATTEL ERIC, farmer; Sec. 15; rep; Luth; from Sweden. ZEIGLER S. M. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; rep ; Ind ; from Pennsylvania. Zentgraf Joseph, former; Sec. 35; dem; from Germany. 368 BIOGKAPHICAL DIKECTOKY OF BUFFALO PRAIRIE TOWNSHIR ADAMS W. HARRISON, lives with J. A. Deming ; rep ; Ind ; born Illinois. Agy Mathias, farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Anda- lusia; rep; Ind; 40 ac.s, val. $500; Ohio. Andrews David E. works Mrs. Andrews' farm ; rep ; Ind ; born Illinois. Andrews Louisa, Sec. 20 ; Meth ; 160 acres, value $3,200; from Louisiana. Attig Jno. Peter, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Illi- nois City ; rep ; 80 acs, value $2,000 ; Ger. Attig Peter Jr. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Illinois City ; rep ; Ind ; 80 acs, value $2,000 ; 111. BAILEY ALEX, retired ; lives with W. G. Bailey ; dem ; Ind ; from Virginia. Bailey W. G. laborer; Sec. 32; P. O. lUinois City ; dem ; Ind ; from Virginia. Beardsley Calvin, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. 111. City; rep; Ind; 100 acs, val. $2,500; Mich. -Beaver Conrad, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Ed- gington ; dem ; Cath ; 80 acs, val. $2,500. Beeding Jno. lives with M. Beeding; P.O. Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; born 111. Beeding Matthew, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, $2,500. Biglan Jno. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; Cath ; 80 acs, $3,200 ; Ire. Boney Joseph, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Buffa- lo Prairie; dem; Ind; 100 acs, $4,000; Pa. Boney Thompson, tarmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Buffalo Prairie; dem; Ind; from Pa. Boydston B. S. physician; P. O. Illinois City ; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. Brayton Coleman, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Il- linois City; rep; Ind; 40 acs, $1,500; 111. BRAYTON G. F. Farmer and Minis- ter; Sec. 18; P. O. Illinois City; born in Huron Co., O., March 24, 1822; came to this Co. in 1875; Rep; Bapt; 50 acres, value, $1,500; was appointed Chaplain of the 9th Reg't Illinois Cavalry; served from Oct. 28, 1863, until Oct. 28, 1864, one year; wife was Miss Cornelia F. Brown, who was born in Madison Co., N. Y., Jan. 24, 1824; married Aug. 13, 1861; six children — three boys, three girls. Brayton Jno. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Illinois City ; rep ; Ind. BRAYYO:Sf STKPHEX, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Illinois City; born in Lower Canada, June 2, 1801 ; came to this Co. in 1836; previously lived in Ohio thirteen years, and in Indiana four years; Rep; Bapt; 440 acres, value, $13,200; wife was Miss Catherine Coleman, who was born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 11, 1811; married Nov. 24, 1830 ; eleven children ; five boys and three girls living. Bruey Rachel Mrs. Sec. 29 ; Ind ; 240 acres value, $7,200 ; from Pennsylvania. Bruner Jno. S. lives with Wm. Bruner; rep; Ind ; born Illinois. Bruner Wm. H. lives with Wm. Bruner; rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. BRUNER WM. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Illinois City; born in Germantown, Pa., May 5, 1815; came to this Co. in 1838; Rep; Ind; 160 acres, value $4,800; wife was Miss Nancy M. Carr, who was born in Cass Co., 111., Feb. 3, 1827 ; married April 13, 1848; five children, tw^o boys, three girls. Bull Allen, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Edging- ton; rep; Ind; 120 acs, val, $5,000; N. Y. Burr Nelson, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Edging- ton ; rep ; Ind ; 80 acs, value $4,000 ; Mass. Butman Asa, potter; P. O. Illinois City; rep ; Ind ; from Ohio. CAMPBELL ELIZABETH MRS. Sec. 1 ■ P. O. Edgington; Presb; 40 acs, $1,000. Carithers W. N. farmer; lives with O. F. Moore ; rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. Carter Chris. C. renter; Sec. 10; P. O. Illi- nois City ; rep ; Ind ; from Kentucky. Cassell E. F. teamster ; P. O. Illinois City; rep ; Ind ; born Illinois. Cline Albert E. renter; Sec. 26; P. O. Ed- gington; dem; Ind; born Illinois. COI.E GEORGE 11. Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Illinois City; born in Venango Co., Pa., Aug. 20, 1814; came to this Co. in 1846; dem; Meth; 271^^ acres, value $8,- 130; is Highway Commissioner, and held the offices of Assessor and Collector; wife was Amie P. Martin, who^was born in Kentucky, March 12, 1836 ; married Nov. 15, 1848; eight children; two boys and one girl living. CONBOX A. li. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Edgington ; born in Drury, Rock Island Co."; 111., Jan. 18, 1844; Rep; Ind; 60 acs, value, $2,400; School Director; enlisted May 12, 1864, in Co. 1, 137th Reg't Illinois Volunteer Infantry; was in the battle near Memphis; discharged Sept. 24, 1864; wife was Clarinda McNutt, who was born in Buffalo Prairie, Sept. 11, 1841 ; married Jan. 1, 1868; three children, two girls living. Crabtree C. C. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Illinois City; rep; U. B.; 40 acs, val. $1,500; Ind. Crabtree Joseph, renter; Sec. 20; P. O. Illi- nois City; rep; U. B. ; from Indiana. D ANZ HENRY, former; Sec. 18; P. O Illinois City; dem; Luth; 88 acs, $1,760. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY: BUFFALO PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP. 369 Davis J. S. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Edging- ton ; dem ; lud ; 140 acres, value, $7,(W0. Davis S. A. fiirmer ; Sec. 33; P. O. Illinois City ; rep ; Latter Day Saints ; 40 acs, $1,200. Dawson Edward H. laborer; P. O. Illinois City ; rep ; Ind ; from Indiana. Dawson Wm. F. renter of Wm. France ; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; from Ind. DeGraff Clias. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Buffalo Prairie; dem; Ind; 100 acs, $4,000; 111. De Graft Harmon, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Buff'alo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; y^ 200, $4,000. Denning Joseph A. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Buff'alo Prairie; rep; Ind; 40 acs, $1,600. Disney Gilbert E. rents of N. Lenz ; P. O. Buffalo Prairie; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Disney Jno. T. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Buffa- lo Prairie; dem; Ind; 63 acs, val. $3,500. Donahue Jno. C. farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Ed- gington ; dem ; Cath ; 150 acs, $750 ; Ire. Drake John T. renter; Sec. 34; P. O. Buffalo Prairie; rep; Ind; from Pennsylvania. DRURYWM. Parmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Buffalo Prairie; born in Madison Co., Ind., Dec. 30, 1828; came to Mercer Co. in 1834, and to this Co. in 1847; lived in Put- nam Co., Mo., from 1856 to 1860, where he was Deputy Sheriff, and in California one year; held the offices of Town Clerk, School Treasurer, and Sheriff' of Rock Isl- and Co. ; Rep; Ind; 350 acs, value, $14,- 000 ; wife was Mary L. Kistler, who was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., Dec. 13, 1833; married Sept. 1, 1853; four children, three boys and one girl. Dusenberry Jas. renter; Sec. 33; P. O. Illi- nois City ; rep ; Ind ; born Illinois. E CKHART FERDINAND, farmer; Sec. 14; rep; Luth; 190 acs, $9,000; Ger. EDGIXHN, Retired Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Buffalo Prairie; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Aug. 31, 1803; came to this Co. in 1839; Dem; Ind; owns 120 acs, valued at $6,000; is Supervisor, and has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, County Commissioner, and Judge, and member of the Legislature ; his wife was Martha Sloan, who was born in West- moreland Co., Penn., Dec. 4, 1808, mar- BOOK ISLAND COUNTY: BUFFALO PEAIEIE TOWNSHIP. 371 ried Dec. 37, 1833, and died Feb. 38, 1876 ; has nine children, six boys and three girls. Kistler Juo. S. farmer ; Sec. 33 ; dem ; Ind ; 85 acs, $-4,100; born Illinois. Kistler L. Cuss, lives with Jno. K. ; P. O. Buftalo Prairie ; deni ; Ind ; born Illinois. KISTL.ER WM. H. Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Burtalo Prairie; born in West- moreland Co., Penn., Sept. 1, 1838; came to this Co. in 1839 ; Dem ; Ind ; owns 150 acs, valued at $6,500; is School Trustee; his wife was Josephine Gorton, who was born in Macomb Co., Micliigan, Sept. 26, 1833; married Dec. 35, 1864; they have five children, three boys and two girls. Kuenman Ignatz, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Edgington; 177 acs, val. |7,080; Ger. LAMB G. F. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Edg- ington; dem; Bapt; 80 acs, val. $3,200. Lewis Thos. C. Sec. 36; P. O. Hamlet, Mer- cer Co.; rep; Bapt; 50 acs, val. $2,500. Lewis Walter M. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Buf- falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; from Ohio. L.EXZ IflCHOIvAS, Farmer; Sec. 34; p. O. Burtalo Prairie; born in Ger- many, Nov. 17, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Dem ; Ind ; owns 160 acs, valued at $8,000; is School Director; his wife was Cynthia A. Struble, who was born in Pa., June 3, 1848; married March 14, 1867; two children, one boy and one girl. Likens Wm. works for Albert Whitney; dem ; Ind ; from Indiana. Little A. J. farmer ; Sec. 37 ; P. O. Buftalo Prairie; dem; Ind; 160 acs, val. $8,000. Lutz J. S. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Buffalo Prairie; rep; Presb; 130 acs, val. $6,000. M 'DONALD CHAS. laborer; lives with Jas. McDonald ; rep ; Ind ; Ohio. McDonald Jas. M. retired; Sec. 13; P. O. Edgington ; rep ; Ind ; from Virginia. McDonald Jno. W. farmer and teacher; Sec. 1; P. O. Edgington; rep; Chris; Virginia. McGinnis Jas.G. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P.O.Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; Presb ; 318 acs, val. $8,720. McGinnis Wm. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Buf- falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; born Illinois. McLaughlin Mark, renter ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; Bapt ; Penn. McMullen Joseph, merchant; Illinois City; rep; Ind; from Perry Co., Ohio. McNall, laborer; Illinois City; rep; Ind; born Illinois. McNutt D. Harvey, lives with Wm. Mc- Nutt; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Mcl^^lTTT WM. Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Edgington; born in Jeff"erson Co., Ohio, March 21, 1818; came to this Co. in 1836; Dem ; Presb ; owns 1623^ acs, valued at $4,062 ; his wife was Sarah J. McClurg, who was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., Dec. 19, 1818; married Sept. 1, 1840; nine children, two boys and five girls living; J. H. McNutt enlisted, Aug. 28, 1862, in the 136th Regiment, Co. B, I. V. I., and was stationed on duty near the Yazoo River, where he contracted the disease which caused his death, Aug. 31, 1863. McPherson Mrs. Chas. Illinois Citv; U. B. ; 3 acs, val. $1,300; Prussia. ]VIahaff"ey las. B. farmer; Sec. 37; P. O. Buf- falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, val. $4,000. Mahaffev Joseph A. farmer ; Sec. 37 ; P. O. Buffalo Prairie; dem; 130 acs, val. $5,400. Mahartey Morgan; farmer; Sec. 31 ; -P. O. Ikiffalo Prairie; dem; Ind; 10 acs, $200. Mahaff'ey Moses F. lives with Jas. M. ; dem ; Ind ; from Penn. Malone R. O. renter; Sec. 28; P. O. Buftalo Prairie; rep; Ind; from Virginia. Marple Saml. W. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 220 acs, $6,600. Marston Gustavus A. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, $4,000. Martin Eli W. farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Illi- nois City; dem; Ind; 245 acs, val. $4,000. Martin Thos. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Illinois City; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Miller B. F. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Edging- ton; rep; Bapt; 2,400 acs, val. $10,000. Morehead Andy, lives with his father ; dem ; Ind ; born Illinois. Morehead Jno. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Illi- nois City; dem; Ind; 146 acs, val. $4,380. Moore Oscar F. rents his father's farm ; Sec. 9; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; born 111. Morrow Wm. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; 40 acs, val. $400; Penn. IHljiEI.IvER HEXKY, Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Edgington; born in Bavaria, A pril 2, 1840 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; lived in Iowa five years; Dem; Luth ; owns 160 acs, valued at $5,000; his wife was Christine Derres, who was born in Sciota Co., Ohio, Sept. 29, 1831 ; married Dec. 26, 1865 ; five children, one girl and four boys. N EFF MRS. ELIZA, Sec. 19 ; P. O. Fer- dinand ; Presb ; 80 acs, $3,000 ; Penn. O'MEARA JNO. works for J. H. Kelly; P. O. Edgington ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland. O'BRIEX THOS. Parmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Edgington; born in Gallway, Ire- land, in 1827; came to this Co. in 1870; Dem ; Cath ; owns 40 acs, valued at $1,- 000; his wife was Ann Conway, who was born in Gallway, Ireland, in 1847; they have one girl. PARMENTER SETH, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Edgington; rep; Ind; Illinois. Patterson Amos, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Illi- nois City; dem; Meth; 40 acs, val. 372 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTOKT OF Patterson Geo. renter; Sec. 36; P. O. Edg- ington; clem; Ind; born Illinois. Peppers Benj. D. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Illi- nois City ; rep ; U. B. ; Indiana. Pence Jno. farmer; Sec. 84; P.O.Buffalo Prairie; dem ; Presb; 120 acs, val. |6,000. PliATT GEORGE, Blacksmith ; Sec. 33; P. O. Butfalo Prairie; born in Herki- mer Co., N. Y., June 9, 1813; came to In- diana in 1837, and to this Co. in 1856; Rep ; Presb ; owns 393^ acs, valued at $3,- 600 ; his wife was Adaline Ayers, who was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., March 2, 1814; married March 12, 1836; five chil- dren, three boys and two girls. Piatt Geo. A. lives with Geo. Piatt ; rep ; Ind; from Indiana. Piatt J. O. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Buffalo Prairie ; rep ; Ind ; from Indiana. Piatt R. D. farmer ; Sec. 33; P. O. Buffalo Prairie; rep; Ind; from Indiana. Porter Edw. laborer; Sec. 4; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Cath; from Wisconsin. Potter Horace B. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Buf- falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 100 acs, $3,500. Prow Jas. fiirmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Edgington; dem; Ind; 280 acs, val $1,400; Indiana. Prow Lewis, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Edging- ton ; dem ; Ind ; from Indiana. Prow Philip, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Edging- ton ; dem ; Ind ; from North Carolina. ProwWm. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Edging- ton ; dem ; Ind ; from Indiana. RETINGER M. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; 40 acs, $7,500. RANK PETER, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Illinois City; born in Germany; Dem ; Luth ; owns 140 acres, value $3,000. Richey Jos. lives with Mrs. Boney ; rep ; Ind ; from Penn. Roberts Aithur P. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Andalusia; rep; Ind ; 224 acs, val. $7,000. Roberts Jacob, farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Anda- lusia; dem; Ind; 120 acs, val. $3,000. Roberts Joshua, laborer, lives with M. Rob- erts; rep; Ind; born Illinois. Roberts Moses, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Anda- lusia ; rep ; Ind ; 126 acs, val $2,000 ; Ind. Roberts S. E. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Anda- lusia; rep; Ind; 386 acres, value $9,650. RORINS WM. W. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Edgington; born in Penn., Dec. 21, 1824; came to this Co. in Oct. 1843; Rep; Ind; 400 acres in Edgington, value $20,000; wife was Eliza Tucker, who was born in Ohio, April 10, 1833; married in 1855; eight children: Hezekiah'L., Oliver L., Malinda J., Mary I., Lydia A., Ida May, Elmer E., Norah — living. Rodebaugh Christian, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Illinois City; dem; Ind; 73 acs, $1,000. Rood Chas. M. ; Illinois City ; rep ; house and lot ; from New York. Ross J. H. farmer ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Edging- ton ; Ind ; 80 acs, value $500 ; Canada. ROYER \VM. H. Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Butfalo Prairie ; born in Crawford Co., Penn., June 14, 1828; came to this Co. 1866; Dem; Ind; 180 acres, value $3,200; lived in Mercer Co. about fifteen years; wife was Armilda Brewer, who was born in Indiana, March 29, 1843 ; married Aug. 29, 1861 ; one child, Mary Hannah, who was born Aug. 9, 1862 ; died Aug. 24, 1864. Runner John, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Buffalo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, val $2,400 ; Md. Runner John H. lives with John Runner; dem; Ind; from Penn. Runner Jos. rents of 11. Brown; Sec. 23; P. O. Edgington; dem; Ind; from Penn. SCHLEMMEN ADAM, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Edgington; rep; 120 acs, $3,600. Schlemmen Geo. farmer ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Edg- ington; dem; Ind; 140 acs, val. $4,200. Schroder Fred, Avorks for S. Zessler ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. SCHUSSIiER MICHAEIi, Farm- er; Sec. 15; P. O. Edgington; born in Baden, Germany, Jan. 17, 1818; came to this Co. 1852 ; Rep ; Evang ; 160 acs, value $8,000; wife was Catherine Schussler,who was born in Baden, Germany, Sept. 22, 1818 ; married March, 1841 ; eight child- ren ; four boys and two girls living. , Schussler Stephen, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Edgington ; Ind ; Evan ; 160 acs,val. $7,200. Sedam Jas. F. works for S. Brayton ; dem ; Ind; from Indiana. Sedam Nicholas, rents Anders' farm ; Illi- nois City; rep; Ind; from Indiana. Seidler Wm. farmer ; Sec. 7; P. O. Illinois City; Meth; 160 acs, val. $1,500; Germany. Shannon John, laborer, works for G. Rob- erts; rep; Ind; born Illinois. Sherman Henry, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Edg- ington; rep; Presb; from Germany. Sherman Valentine, farmer ; Sec. 23; P. O. Edgington ; rep ; Presb ; 200 acs, val. $6,000. Shetler Jonas, farmer; Sec. 19; dem;U. B. ; 80 acs, val. $1,800; from Penn. SLOAX SAMIIEI^, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Buffalo Prairie ; born in Westmore- land Co., Pa., July 25, 1803 ; came to this Co. in 1839; Rep; Presb; 160 acs, value $7,200 ; held the ofifce of County Commis- sioner; wife was Mary Slemmons, who was born in Washington Co., Pa., Dec. 11, 1811; married Aug. "17, 1830; nine child- ren ; two boys and four girls living. Sloan Wm. lives with Sam'l Sloan; rep; Presb ; born Illinois. Sloan Thos. S. lives with Sam'l Sloan; rep; Presb; born Illinois. KOCK ISLAND COUNTY: BUFFAL(3 PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP. 373 Smith Geo. potter; Illiuois City; rep; lud; from Oliio. Smith Jas. W. potter; Illinois City; Ind; from Ohio. Smith Michael, potter; P. O. Illinois City; rep ; Ind ; Indiana. Smith Peter, farmer ; Sec. 9; P. O. Edging- ton; dem; Evan; 175 acs, val. $8,000; Ger. Smith W. E. retired ; Illinois City ; rep ; Ind ; from Virginia. Snell Jas. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. xindalusia; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Snell Noah, laborer, works for S. Roberts ; Meth ; from Ohio. Spilger Geo. Jr., former; Sec. 9; P. O. Illi- nois City ; rep ; Prot ; 130 acs, val. $8,600. Standley Alex, boatman ; Illinois City; rep; Ind ; born Illinois. Stearns Jasper, farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P. O. Buffa- lo Prairie ; rep ; Ind ; 83 acs, val. $3,300. Stems Geo. lives with his father ; Ind ; 111. Stems Nicholas, farmer; Sec. 20; Illinois City; dem; Ind; 200 acs, val. $7,000; Ger. Swank E. G. farmer with Cyrus Ingham; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; from Ohio. THOMAS ISAAC, wagon-maker ; Illinois City; rep; house and five acs, $400. Thomas John, farmer ; Sec. 18 ; rep ; U. B. ; 300 acs, value $4,500; born Illinois. Thomas Richard, laborer; Sec. 6; P. O. Il- linois City; dem; Ind; from Indiana. Thomson Mrs. J. A. ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Anda- lusia; Ind; 80 acs, val. $3,500; from N. Y. Titterington Chas. farmer; Sec. 13 ; P.O.Edg- ington ; rep ; Ind ; 112 acs, val. $6,720; 111. itteriugton Fred, lives ^\ rep; Ind; born Illinois. Titterington Jas. B. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Edgington ; rep ; share in estate of $10,000. Titterington Wm. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Edgington; rep; share in estate of $10,000. Tucker Geo. farmer; Sec. 38; P. O.Buffalo Prairie; rep; Ind; 160 acs, val. $8,000. Tyler Wm. Potter; Sec. 7; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; 40 acs, value $1,300. VANATERBENJ. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Buffalo Prairie ; 80 acs, val $3,500. Vanater Jas. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Buffalo Prairie; dem; Meth; 330 acs, $6,600. Vanater Jno. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Illinois City; ind; Ind; 100 acs, val. $4,000; 111. Vanater Jno. farmer ; Sec. 33 ; P. O. Buffalo Prairie; rep; Ind; Ijorn Illinois. Vanlauingham Oliver, laborer; Sec. 25; P. O. Andalusia; rep; Ind; born Illinois. VAXIvAUIlfGHAM RICHARD, Farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Andalusia ; born in Indiana, Oct. 15, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1853; Rep; Ind; owns 50 acs, val- ued at $3,000; his wife was Miss Eliza Samous, who was born in Ohio, Aug. 31, 1834; married July 8, 1851; they have three cliildren, one boy and two gii'ls; Oliver Vanlauingham was born in Rock Island Co., Marcli 7, 1853 ; his wife was Martha Douge, who was born in Iowa, ■July 7, 1857 ■, married July 3, 1876. Vanwinkle Wm. laborer; Sec. 4; P. O. Illi- uois City; dem; Ind; from Ohio. Vetter Peter, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Illinois City ; dem ; Luth ; 120 acs, val. $3,000. WALTON AARON, Illinois City; rep; Ind; 120 acs, $4,940; O. Watkins Newton, lives with N. Gregg; rep; Ind; from Indiana. Weaverling Saml. D. farmer; Sec. 8; ind; Ind; 160 acs, val. $3,000; from Penn. WHEATOX DAXIEIi, • Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Edgington ; born in Win- dom, Vt., March 10, 1814; came to this Co. in 1836; Dem; Ind; owns 120 acs, val- ued at $7,200,and 160 acs in Edgington, Sec. 34, valued at $9,600 ; his wife was thankful Crabs, who was born in Jefferson Co., O., Sept. 1, 1823; married Oct. 30, 1845; five children, three boys and two girls. Wliitlock Benj. rents of Kimball; P. O. Buf- falo Prairie; ind; Ind; from Virginia. Whitlock Robt. lives with B. Wliitlock ; ind ; Ind; born Illinois. Whitney xi. J. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Buf- falo Prairie; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Whitney H. F. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Buf- falo Prairie ; dem ; Ind ; born Illinois. ^VHITUEY F. J. Farmer; Sec. 82; P. O. Buffalo Prairie; born in Portage Co., Ohio, May 31, 1819; came to this Co. in 1841 ; Dem ; Univ ; owns 839 acs, val- ued at $16,950; he has held the offices of Supervisor and Justice of the Peace for the last thirty years; his wife was Louisa Norton, who was born in Livingston Co., N. Y., March 35, 1833 ; married June 7, 1847; five children, three boys and two girls. Wiley H. C. potter; Illiuois City; rep; Ind; from Iowa. Wilson Traverse, laborer; Sec. 34; P. O. Illi- nois City; rep; Meth; from Ohio. Wolf Jacob, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Edging- ton; dem; 80 acs, val. $1,500; France. YULCH PHILIP, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Edgington ; dem ; Evang ; 80 acs, $4,000. ZIEGLER HENRY, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Illinois City ; rep ; Ind ; Ger. 374 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF BUFFALO PRAIRIE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Suber T., Vineyardist; Manufacturer of Pure Grape Wine, warranted. ShllSSlei' Michael^ Vineyardist; Manufacturer and Dealer in Pure Grape Wine. Vanlanimjliafn HicJiard, Dealer in Fine Building Stone; four miles west of Andalusia. BLACK HAWK TOWNSHIP B ADAMS .JACOB, clerk; Milan; dem; Presb; from Ireland. Adams John C. butcher ; Milan ; rep ; Presb ; from Ireland. Ailes Isaac, laborer; Milan; dem; Ind. Armstrong Christopher, merchant; Milan; rep ; Meth ; from Ireland. ABCOCK R. F. carpenter; Milan; rep; Meth. Baker Frank, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Milan; dem; Presb; from Pennsylvania. BAKKR MRS. JOHN R. Farm ing; Sec. 30; Mihiu; born in Beaver Co., Pa., Sept. 13, 1822; came to this Co. 18G5; Presb ; rents 300 acres land of Bailey Daven- port; Mr. J. R. Baker was born July 4, 1811, in same Co.; married Athaliah, daugliter of John Hood, Dec. 23, 1841, and died June 15, 1875, leaving six children, Samuel I. H., Robert W. H., Rachel A. A., John F. P., Barbara E. C. and Athaliah A.J. Baker Robt. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Milan; dem ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. Barlow A. R. retired ; Milan ; rep ; Meth. Bastian C. farmer ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Milan ; rep ; Evang. Bauglnnan John, cooper ; Milan; rep; Meth; from Oiiio. Baughman Wm. cooper; Milan; rep; Meth; born Illinois. Beck GoUieb, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Milan; ind ; Luth ; from Germany. Beck Jolm, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Milan; dem; Prot. Betty John F. merchant; Milan; rep; Epis; from Ireland. Blakely Wm. saloon; Milan; rep; Prot; from Ireland. Bloom Geo. tenant; Sec. 29; P. O. Black Hawk; dem; Ind. Bopes Fred'k, laborer; Milan; dem; Prot. Bopes John, tenant; Milan; dem; Ind. Bradley Cyrus D. clerk ; Milan ; dem ; Presb. BRADIiEY XATHAXIEI. D. Retired Carpenter; Milan; born in Cats - kill, N. Y.. July 17, 1817; came to this Co. in 1843; Dem; Presb; married Elizabeth, daughter of William Deckson and Chris- tiana Moorehead, his wife, March 30, 1835 ; have five children, Christiana M., Cyrus D., Mary M., Anna E., and Gertrude E. Brandenburg Chas. painter; Milan; dem; Ind. BRAI^HAR WM. X. Farmer; Sec. 3u ; P. O. Milan ; born in South Rock Is- land, Nov. 23, 1830; Rep; Meth; owns 132 acres of land, valued at |10,000 ; son of Wil- liam T., from Maryland, and Jane M. Case, from Vermont, who came to this Co. in 1829, and were married by Joel Wells, Jr., J. P. ; Mr. Brashar and Mr. Wells hav- ing been elected at the first election, Mr. Brashar went to Galena to qualify, and Mr. Wells qualified before Esq. Brashar, then married Mr. and Mrs. Brashar; Mr. Wm. N. married Alniira P., daughter of Wm. and B. P. Sanderson, Jan. 16, 1859; she was born March 22, 1839 ; have three children living, William M., born Feb. 26, 1860, Charles U., July 26, 1866, Allie F., March 9, 1871. BRASHAR MRS. 1VII.L.IAM T. Retired; P. O. Milan; born in Addison Co., Vt., .Jan. 20, 1811 ; came to this Co. in 1829; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, valued at .$3,200 ; Mrs. Brashar's father. Louden Case, Sr., came to this Co. three years prior to its organization, when it formed a part of Jo Daviess Co.; was married Jan. 3, 1830, by Joel Wells, Jr., J. P., it being his first official act, also being the first coujile married in this part of the State; Mr. William T. was born Feb. 10, 1797, and died May 3, 1850, leaving four children: William N., John L., Edwin, andAlbinus; the latter is living in Lydon, Whiteside Co., the three former in this Co. Brown Alex. R. carpenter; Milan; rep; Meth ; from Penn. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY: BLACK HAWK TOWNSHIP. 375 Brown Jas. M. fanner; Milan; clem; Metli; from Penn. Brown Jno. O. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Black Hawk ; rep ; Ind ; from England. Brenekle Joseph, mechanic ; Milan ; rep. Brown Oliver, carpenter; Milan; rep; Meth; from Penn. Brown M. J. carpenter; Milan; rep; Prot. Brown R. Ayers, carpenter; Milan; rep; Meth ; from Penn. Brown Wm. D. carpenter ; Milan ; rep ; Meth. Brown Wm. H. carpenter; Milan; rep; Meth ; from Penn. . Bruner Nicholas, shoemaker ; Milan ; rep ; Meth. Buck Geo. laborer ; Milan ; dem ; Meth. Buck Geo. H. laborer; P.O.Milan; Lib; born 111. BUFFIIM AI.M05f A. Farmer; Sec. 30; p. O. Black Hawk; born in Knox Co., Aug. 2G_, 1849; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Lib; rents of A. Weaver 140 acres; son of Seth R. and Henrietta (Atwood) Buftum; Mrs. Butium was Amanda Weaver, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Eakins) ; married Jan. 1, 1873; she was born Nov. 18, 1851 ; they have one son Este E., born March 14, 1874. Buffum Hiram W. laborer ; Milan ; dem ; Prot. Burrowes Jas. E. stone mason ; Milan ; dem ; Ind. BURTOX ISAAC S. Contract Build- er; Milan; born in Portland, N. Y., July 25, 1835; came to this Co. in 18G4; Rep; Ind; owns town property valued at $1,000, and 160 acres of laud in Kansas ; has fol- lowed mechanical jobbing and bridge building for thirty years ; married Grace, daughter of Daniel Gilman, of Boston; has two children by tirst wife— Nancy, daughter of Elihu Root, of Crawford Co., Penn.— Ida May, born Aug. 21, 1858, and Harry E , Nov. 21, 1862. Butts Chas. A. painter ; Milan ; rep ; Ind. CAMPBELL WM. stone mason; Milan; dem; Prot. Cannam Burman, laborer; Milan ; rep ; Prot; from England. Chaney Frank, cooper ; Milan ; rep ; Meth ; from Ohio. Chaney Isaac, cooper; Milan; rep; Meth; from Ohio. CHAXXON WII.I.IAM W. Drug- gist; ]\[ilan; born in London, Eng., May 23, 1847 ; came to this Co. in 1869 ; Rep ; Epis; owns stock of drugs valued at $2,- 000; son of Wm. Channon and Faith Charity (Cochran), who came to the United States in 1851 and 1852, and now living in Rock Island; name of wife was Lucy, daughter of E. P. and Eliza Reynolds, also of Rock Island ; she was born Nov. 10, 1850; married Oct. 23, 1872; they have one son, C. Fred. C, born July 25, 1875. Christy Daniel, miller ; dem ; Prot ; Penn. Clapp Wm. D. carpenter ; Milan ; rep ; Presb ; from Vermont. Clark Geo. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O.Milan; rep ; Epis ; from Ireland. Cleland David J. merchant; Milan; rep; Presb ; from Ohio. Cleland Jno. merchant; Milan; rep; Presb. Clippinger Geo. P. carpenter; Milan; rep; Presb; from Penn. CliOW EDWARD S. Dealer in Groceries and Confectionery ; Milan ; born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 20, 1811; Rep; Presb; owns town property valued at $3,- 000; son of James B., of Pittsburgh, and ^Nancy Culbertson, of Shippingburg, Pa.; lived at New Castle six years, then came to this Co., in 1853; name of wife was Margaret, daughter of Samuel and Catha- rine Fleming; she was born in Westmore- land Co., Pa., Aug. 20, 1820 ; married July 1, 1839; they have six children: Catha- rine L., Sarah A., Edward C, James L., Mary J., and Ella. Clow Jas. clerk with his father ; rep ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. Conway Jas. teaming; P. O. Milan; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Cook Arch'd, wagon maker ; dem ; Presb ; from Scotland. Cook J Vance, stock-dealer; P. O.Milan; rep ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. C005f DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Milan; born in Indiana Co., Pa., June 6, 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; Rep ; Meth ; rents 160 acres of J. Dickson ; son of H. M. Coon, from Armstrong Co., Pa., and Catharine Leutz, living in this town ; have six brothers and two sisters living; Mrs. Coon was Anna, daughter of James and Rebecca Brown, born Dec. 25, 1849; married Jan. 26, 1876; has one daughter by a former husband, born May 9, 1873. Coon H. M. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Black Hawk; rep; Meth; from Peun.sylvania. Coon Michael, tenant; Sec. 29; P. O. Black Hawk; rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania. COOX M. li. Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Black Hawk; born in Jefferson Co., Pa., March 3, 1843 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; Rep ; INIeth ; rents 800 acres of th'e Hender- son estate ; son of Harrison M. and Cath- arine Leutz; they were born 1812 and 1810; Mr. Coon enlisted in the 2d Batta- lion of Pennsylvania; was discharged, and re-enlisted in the 105th Pennsylvania Regi- ment, when his fiither and her brothers were in the battle of the Wilderness ; all were honorably discharged at the expira- tion of service ; name of wife was Mary 376 BIOGRAPHICAL DTREOTOKT OF Roberts, born April 23, 1848; married Nov. 14, 18G7; have four children, Vir- ginia Belle, Effie Jane, Harry M., and Walter B. ; one deceased. Copley Jno. laborer ; Milan ; dem ; Meth ; from New York. Cornish Jas. A. laborer; Milan; dem; Meth. Cornish , mechanic in factory; Milan; rep; Meth. Corson xVndrew, laborer; Milan; dem; Prot; from Pennsylvania. Corson Frank, stonemason; Milan; dem; Prot. Coulter A. laborer; Milan; rep; Prot. Crawford Th OS. miller at Milan Mills; rep; Meth ; from Ireland. Crist Dan'l, Sec. 16; P. O. Milan; dem; Lib; from Iowa. Crist Wm. farmer ; Sec.lG ; P.O. Milan ; dem ; Lib ; from Indiana. DAVIS D. CHA8. clerk; Milan; dem; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. Davis G. Jno. tenant on Harris' farm ; dem ; Presb. Davis Oran W. Davis House ; rep ; Prot ; from New York. Daxon Bernard, teaming ; Milan ; dem ; Cath ; born Illinois. Daxon Samuel, teaming ; Milan ; dem ; Cath ; born Illinois. DIBBJGRN CHAS. H. Hardware and Implement Dealer ; Milan ; born in Keil, Holstein, Germany, Oct. 15, 1840; came to this Co. in 1851; Rep; Cong; left Germany with his parents for the United States in 1847, and settled in Scott Co., la. ; volunteered in Co. C. of the 6Gth Illinois Regiment, under Colonel Birge; was in the battles of Fort Donelson, Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, and in General Sher- man's campaign to the sea; discharged at Atlanta, Ga., Sept., 1864; married Miss Maggie Davis, of Moline, Feb. 3, 1865; she was born Feb. 2, 1842 ; have one son, Henry S., born Nov. 7, 1865. Dickson Geo. M. paper mnfr ; Milan. Dickson Jas. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Milan; dem; Presb; from Pennsylvania. Dickson Jas. K. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Mi- lan ; dem ; Presb. DICKSOHf COL.. JOHX, Retired; P. O. Milan ; born in Erie Co., Pa., Feb. 6, 1813; came to this Co. in 1844; Dem; Presb ; owns 300 acs, value, $30,000 ; son of William Dickson, of this place; mar- ried Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Alex- ander, of Canonsburg, Pa., Oct. 25, 1836; she died Feb. 17, 1871, leaving four chil- dren, Mary E., wife of F. N. Young; George M., Anna E., she married H. W. Haislip, and died May 28, 1875 ; Susan D., died April 5, 1874. Dickson Wm. farmer; dem; Presb; born 111. Dilley Wm. H. H. bakery; Milan; rep; Meth ; from Virginia. Dilts David, carpenter; P. O. Milan; rep; Meth. Dilts Gilbert, carpenter ; rep ; Prot. Dilts Jas. carpenter ; P. O. Milan ; ind ; Meth. DONAHUE READMAX, Farmer and Stock Raiser; P. O. Black Hawk; born in County Kildare, Ireland, 1831 ; came to this Co. 1857 ; Dem ; Cath ; owns 120 acres, value, $5,000; also property in Milan, value $1,000; son of Lawrence and Mary (Conner) Donahue, of Ireland; Mr. Donahue lived eight years in New Yoik, previous to coming to this Co. ; name of wife was Margaret Mern, of same place ; she was born in 1830; married March 1, 1854 ; have three adopted children, Thomas, born June 29, 1862; William, Sept. 15, 1864; Edward Mern, March, 1867. Donner Jacob, Sec. 31 ; P. O. Black Hawk ; rep; Luth ; born Illinois. Donner Sam'l, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Black Hawk ; rep ; Luth ; from Switzerland. Donoho Michael, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Mi- lan; dem; Cath; from Ireland. I>4>X!SEE AIIOITSTUS H. Carpen- ter; Milan; born in Stark Co., O., May 22, 1847; came to this Co. 1849; Rep; Ind ; owns town property valued at $500 ; son of Cornwall Doxsee, of this Co. ; vol- unteered in Co. G., 126th Illinois Regi- ment, under Colonel Whitney; name of wife was Ann Crummy, of Ireland; mar- ried Dec. 7, 1873 ; she was born May 26, 1857 ; have two children, James H., born Feb. 14, 1874; Sarah E., March 1, 1877. Dremer Jno. F. fruit grower; Milan; rej); Meth ; fi'om Pennsylvania. Duffia W. P. druggist; Milan; rep; Ind; from New York. Dunker Henry, harness-maker ; rep ; Prot. EISENHARDT AUGUST, harness- maker ; rep ; Prot ; from Germany. Evans Thos. J. carpenter; Milan; rep; Prot; from England. Everhart Andrew, paper making; dem; Meth ; from Pennsylvania. FEETER EOlllS, Farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Black Hawk; born in the State of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Jan., 1828; Rep; Luth; owns 61 acres, value, $3,000; son of Church Ludwic and Elizabeth Fel- ter; name of wife was Catharine, daughter of Francis and Elizabeth EUer; the form- er was a Merchant Tailor; the latter a practising Physician; Mrs. Felter was born Nov. 27, 1828; married April, 1853; have one son, Louis Henry, born Feb. 16, 1860. KOCK ISLAND COUNTY: BLACK HAWlv TOWNSHIP. 377 Fiiris Wm. tailor ; clem ; Presb. Fislier Heury, laborer ; Milan ; clem ; Prot. Fitzsimmous Ash, laborer; Milan; rep; Prot; from Pennsylvania. Fitzsimmons Chas. W. stonemason; Milan; rep ; Prot ; from Pennsylvania. Fitzsimmous Dan'l, laborer; Milan; rep; Prot; from Pennsylvania. Fitzgerald David, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Milan; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Fitzsimmons Wm. stonemason ; P. O. Milan ; rep ; Prot ; from Pennsylvania. Foster Sam'l S. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Black Hawk ; rep ; Ind ; from New Jersey. Francis Wm. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Milan; ind; Metli; from New York. Frysinger Benj. distiller; Milan; dem; Ind; from jMaryland. Frysinger Wm. B. distiller; Milan; dem; Ind ; from ]\Iaryland. GALE WM. R. laborer ; Milan ; rep ; Prot ; from Maine. Gannon Jas. laborer; P. O. Milan; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Gannon Thos. laborer ; Milan ; dem ; Cath ; from New York. Gilmcn-e And. book-keeper; Milan; Park House ; dem ; Presb ; from Pa. CJ1I.MORE JOHlf H. Pork Packing; firm of Freeman & Gilmore ; Milan ; born in Mercer Co., 111., Nov. 6, 1845 ; came to this Co. 1876; Rep; Presb; owns 120 acres Mrs. McLaughlin was daughter of the of land ; Sec. 23 ; value $7,200 ; son of Wm., who died Jan. 15, 1869, in 111., leaving seven children, George W., Sarah J. (wife of A. Frcmau), William H., James S., John H., Mary A. and Hugh. Gitt Calvin, painter; Milan; dem; Prot. Gitt Jacob, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Milan; dem ; Meth ; from Tennessee. GOItl^E BEXJAMIX. Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Milan; born in Wabash Co., 111., Oct. 17, 1813 ; came to this Co. May 26, 1829; Rep; Lib; owns 191 acres of land, value $10,000; son of George and Nancy (Arnold) Goble, both born in Kentucky, who settled in this State in 1811 ; Mr. Go- ble is the oldest American citizen born on Illinois soil now living, only ten or eleven land claims having been made prior to his claim in the vicinitj' of Rock Island; Mrs. Goble was daughter of Joshua and Eliza- beth (Wiscaver) Vandrufl"; married Aug. 22, 1833, by Joel AVells, Jr. ; have ten chil- dren living, Emaline, Jesse, Vester, Ru- kesy, Gemenmes, Barbara A., Merritt, Ferel and Angeline. Goble Ferrell, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Milan; rep ; Lib ; born Henry Co. Goble Merritt, farmer; Milan; rep; Meth. Goldsmith Wm. shoemaker; Milan; dem; Presb ; from Germany. Graham Robt. laborer Milan Paper Mill ; dem ; Prot. Green Albert, laborer ; Milan ; dem ; Prot ; from England. HAINES HARLEY, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Milan ; rep ; Meth. Haines Norval, tenant; P. O. Milan; rep; Meth ; born Illinois. Haislip Henry W. implement dealer; Milan ; dem ; Presb ; from Virginia. Haislip Jos. B. painter; Milan; dem; Bapt; from Maryland. Hammond Samuel, engineer; Milan; dem; Prot; from N. Y. Harris Chas. farmer; Sec. 37; P.O.Milan; dem ; Meth ; from New York. Harris Frank H. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Mi- lan ; dem ; Meth ; from New York. Hartman C. C. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Milan; dem ; Ind. Hartman S. F. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Milan; dem; Ind; from Indiana. Hatfield W. H. carpenter; Milan; dem; Bapt ; from Kentucky. Hay ford Riley, railroad agent; Milan; rep; Ind ; from New York. Hayford Wm. D. carpenter; Milan; rep; Ind. Heflin G. W. retired hotel keeper ; Milan ; rep ; Meth ; from Kentucky. Heverling Frederick H. laborer ; dem ; Ind ; from Penn. Heverling Peter Jacob, barber ; Milan ; dem ; Prot. Holmes Thos. laborer ; rep ; Presb. HOXEBfS OUSTAVUS H. Tinner and Post-master ; Milan ; born in Bidiefell, Prussia, Nov. 8, 1832 ; came to the Unitecl States in 1838, and to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Presb; owns town property, value $3,000; son of Frederick W. and Hannah (Queenstett) of Penn.; lived 16 years in Penn., 1 year in Chicago and Morris ; mar- ried Amelia E., daughter of Elias and Re- becca Clippenger. Sept. 23, 1856; she was born March 15, 1834, at Massillou, Ohio; have seven children, Rebecca J., Mary E., Hattie A., Lizzie G., Agnes L., Frederick W. and Hugh B. Honens Wm. D. hardware dealer; Milan; rep; Presb; from Prussia. HOOVER JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Milan ; born in Clearfield Co., Penn., June 15, 1815 ; came to this Co. in 1843 ; Rep • Ind ; owns 53 acres of land, value $2,000; son of John and Nancy (Collins) Hoover, the son of Martin, who was the son John from Germany ; married Nancy, daughter of Peter and Nancy (Ashenfelter), July 12, 1839; she was born in York, Penn., July 16, 1817; have seven children living, Eliza B., born Feb. 25, 1843; Reuben A., Jan. 22, 1845; Anna M., 378 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Oct. 1, 1848; Caroline S., Feb. 7, 1850; Syl- vessa E., May 3fi, 1853; Lorenzo, Feb. 26, 1855 ; Emma F., Feb. 8, 1860 ; Joseph, the eldest died in the army, Nov. 19, 1862. Hoover L. D. farmer ; ind ; from Penn. Hoover Lorenzo, Sec. 31 ; P. O. Milan ; rep ; Ind. Hoover Z. L. engineer; Sec. 32; P. O. Milan; rep ; Lib ; from Penu. HOPPER OLIVER D. Horticultu- ralist; Sec. 20; Milan; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., Nov. 13, 1823; came to this Co. in 1857; Dem; Ind; owns 30 acres, value $3,000; son of Ephraim and Sally (Den- nis) Hopper, of N. Y. ; name of wife was Emily, daughter of Joseph and Thusaj- WhitVord; she was born Aug. 31, 1835; married Jan. 9, 1852; have nine children, Viola, born Jan. 28, 1855; Emma, Aug. 31, 1858; Lucretia, Feb. 20, 1860; Joseph E., Feb. 13, 1863 ; Louisa, Jan. 20,1865; Eliza E., Sept. 8, 1869; Willis, April 10, 1871; Garnet U., Nov. 1, 1874; Grace, Jan. 17, 1876. Hunter J. Alex, carpenter; Milan; rep; Meth. HUYETT I. Surgeon and Physician; Milan ; born in Penn., Sept. 11, 1820; came to this Co. in 1848; Presb; graduated at Philadelphia in 1843; entered the army in 1862, as Surgeon 93d 111. Inf. ; engaged professionally for the last 37 years. JOHNSON ALBERT, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Milan; rep; Meth. Johnson M. T. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O.Milan; rep ; Meth ; from New York. JEXKI:^^S MRS. THOS. Horticul- turalist; Sec. 34; P. O. Milan; born in Co. Kent, England, 1825; came to this Co. in 1865 ; Epis ; owns 10 acres of land, value $2,000. Mr. Jenkins was born in Brom- ley, Co. Kent, England, 1831 ; came to the United States in 1854; lived in New Ha- ven, Conn., one year, in Ohio ten years; was married by the Rev. H. M. Villiers, Rector of St. George Church, Bloomsbury, London, Sept. 25, 1853 ; died Feb. 21, 1877, leaving four children, Sarah J. (wife of J. L. Freeman), Hattie A., Frederick IL, Emily M.; have lost one son and one daughter. JOHXSTOK" JAMES, Merchant and Custom Milling; Milan; born in Coal Island Mills, Co. Tyrone, Ireland ; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; Epis; owns the Mi- lan Mills. Johnston J. C. miller; Milan; rep; Epis; born Illinois. Johnston Jos. M. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Mi- lan; rep; Epis; from Ireland. Johnston Samuel M. farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Milan; rep; Epis; from Ireland. Johnston Thos. miller; Milan; rep; Epis; from Missouri. Johnston Thos. Y. farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Milan ; rep ; Meth ; from Ireland. Johnston Wm. miller; Milan; rep; Epis; born Illinois. KAMP B. C. shoemaker; Milan; dem; Lib ; from Germany. Kane Thos. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O.Milan; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. KEELER GEO. Groceries, and Miller by trade; Milan; born in Caloonay, Sligo, Ireland, May 31, 1835 ; came to the United States in 1847 ; lived in Cincinnati, Ohio, three years, Buffalo, N. Y., five years, then moved to this Co. ; Dem ; Epis ; owns town property, value $15,000; married Miss Ellen Holland, June 18, 1854, in Buffalo; she was born in Cork, Ireland, in 1834; have one daughter, Margaret C, born April, 1859. Kennedy Walter, saloon; Milan ; rep; Lib; from Ireland. Kerr Chas. farmer ; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Presb ; from Penn. Kerr Frank, school teacher; Milan; dem; Presb; from Penn. Kerr Thos. farmer ; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Presb ; from Penn. Kerr Wm. retired; P. O. Milan; Presb; from Penn. KYTE CHAS. E. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Milan; born in Sullivan Co., N. Y., Oct. 1,1839; came to this Co. in 1859; Ind; Presb; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,800; son of Rev. Felix Kyte, from Eng- land, and Eliza Kregier, of New York City ; Mr. Kyte has been pastor over the Cumberland Church in New York forty- live years; Mr. Chas. E. vol. in Co. E, 28th Reg. I. of Iowa, under Col. Miller; was in thirteen battles, among which were Cham- pion Hill and the siege of Vicksburg, the Mississippi, Winchester, and Cedar Creek, Va. ; name of wife was Sarah, daughter of A. A. and Hannah (Hunsaker) Crouch, born Dec. 7, 1845; married Sept. 12, 1866; have two children, Charles Colonv, born Oct. 31, 1868; John Felix, Sept. 5, 1875; one daughter deceased. LAFFERTY ROBT., Milan ; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. Laflin Arthur, school teacher; Milan; rep; Presb; born Illinois. Laflin Lark E. laborer; P.O.Milan; rep; Presb; born Illinois. Laflin Thos. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Milan; rep; Prot; born Illinois. Lambert Samuel B. Avagon maker; Milan; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. Lewis Geo. millwright; Milan; rep; Presb. Lickefelt Fredk. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Mi- lan ; dem ; Meth ; from Germany. Lindsay J. S. carpenter; Milan; rep; Presb. KOCK ISLAND COUNTY! BLACK HAWK TOWNSHIP, 379 LIKKEi^ETT FRAI^fZ, Farmer; Sec. 88; P.O. Milan; born in Hanover, Prussia, March 3, 1828; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Dem ; Metli ; owns 400 acres of land, value $20,000 ; lived two years oppo- site St. Louis, then came to this Co; name of wife was Christina Gildmeaker, of Brunswick; she was born Aug. 14, 1819; married May 29, 1853 ; Mrs. Liekefett has two children by her first husband, Fred- erick Mavers, Elizabeth H., born July 3, 1846; Frederick C, Nov. 28, 1848. LloydDavid J. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Mi- lan ; dem ; settler of 1840 in this Co. Lord Sylvester, undertaker ; dem ; Lib ; Me. MCCARTNEY CHAS. laborer; Milan; dem; Ind. McCartney Hugh, shoemaker ; Milan ; dem ; Prot. McCarty N. carpenter; Milan; rep; Meth; from Penn. McCartney Samuel, laborer; P. O. Milan; dem ; Prot ; born Illinois. McConuell J. F. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Mi- lan ; dem ; Presb. McConnell Jno., Sr., farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Presb. McCounellJno. farmer ; Sec. 36; P. O.Mi- lan; rep; Presb; from Ireland. McConnell Samuel, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Presb ; from Ireland. McConuell Wm. retired; Sec. 36; P. O. Mi- lan ; rep ; Presb ; from Ireland. McCO:SfNEIiIi WM. F. Farmer; Sec. 84; P. O. Milan; born in Co. Donegal, Ire- land, Dec. 19, 1816; came to this country in 1841 ; Rep; Meth; owns 140 acres of land, value $7,000; lived in Penn. 11 years, in Ohio 11 years ; came to this Co. in 1868 ; name of wife was Margaret Jane Lytle, of Penn ; married Dec. 18, 1849 ; have four children, Buena Vista, born Sept. 10, 1850; James F., Aug. 25, 1855 ; Luzerne, Dec. 2, 1860 ; Adie, Sept. 4, 1867. McConnell Wm. T. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Presb ; from Ireland. McFarlaud Wm. bakery ; Milan; rep ; Prot. McLain Alonzo. stock dealer ; Milan ; rep ; Prot; born Illinois. McLaughlin Joseph A., Sec. 16 ; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Presb ; from Penn. Mci.aitohi.i:n mrs. raijdai. Retired; Sec. 16; P. O.Milan; born in Huntington Co., Penn., May 28, 1822 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Presb ; owns 106 acres of land, value $5,300; Mr. McLaughlin was born in Indiana Co., Penn., June 7, 1817; married in Penn., Oct. 18, 1842; he died March 8, 1861, on the Big Island; Mrs. McLaughlin was daughter of the late Hon. Joseph Adams, formerly of Penn. ; have ten children, Joseph A., Isa- bella (wife of J. D. Laflerty), Charles B., George A., James F., William Y., Lewis H., Cyrus D., Walter L. and Mary E. McLaughlin Wm. Y., Milan ; rep ; Presb ; born on Big Island. McMichael Geo. W. boot and shoe dealer; Milan ; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. McMichael J. K. tenant ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Mi- lan ; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. McShane Jas. farmer; P.O.Milan; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Magee Felix, engineer Paper Mill; Milan; dem; Cath. Matthews David, fiirmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Mi- lan; rep; Presb; born Illinois. Matthews J. S. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Milan; rep; Presb; from Penn. Matthews Tho.s. W. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Milan; rep; Presb; ffcm Penn. Meehen Jno. laborer ; dem ; Cath ;. Ireland. Meehen Joseph, peddler ; dem ; Cath ; Ire. Meehen Michael, farmer; Sec. 23; Milan; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Milstead Wm. Y. laborer; Milan; dem; Meth; from Maryland. Mulhall Wm. laborer ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland. Murphy Jas. laborer ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland. NARRAMORE H.J. stone mason; Mi- lan ; dem ; Prot. Noerr Rev. M., Presb. clergyman; Milan. Norton Jno. tenant; Sec. 31; P. O.Milan; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. o LSON OSCAR, laborer; rep; P. O. Mi- lan ; Luth ; from Sweden. Olson Peter, laborer; Milan; rep; Luth from Sweden. O'Neal Arthur, blacksmith; Milan; dem Prot; from Ireland. Owens Alex, carpenter; Milan; rep; Presb from Ireland. PALMER ADAM, farmer; Sec. 85; P. O. Milan; rep; Meth; from Penn. Palmer Daniel F. saloon ; Milan ; dem ; Prot ; from Virginia. Palmer Geo. laborer; Milan; rep; Meth; from Penn. Palmer Isaac, teamster; Milan; rep; Meth. Palmer Jas. Sec. 35 ; P. O. Milan ; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. Palmer J. R. laborer ; Milan ; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. PETERSOX LAWRENCE, Farm- er; Sec. 34; P. O. Milan; born in Skorrea, Sweden, March 19, 1838; came to this Co, in 1858; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres of land, value $8,000 ; son of Peter and Car- rie (Lawson) Peterson ; came direct from Sweden to Moline; have lived on this farm five years; name of wife was Augusta, daughter of Peter and Nordell, of llock 380 BIOGKAPHICAl, DIRECTOKY OF Island ; she was born Aug. 5, 1834 ; mar- ried March 9, 18G1 ; have seven children, Oscar A., Fanny J., Ileadly R., Matilda J., Lydia L., Lawrence and Minnie A. Peterson Nels, carpenter ; Milan ; dera ; Lutli ; from Sweden. Pinkley Daniel, retired ; Milan ; rep ; U. B. ; from Penn. Pinkley H. C. stone mason; Milan; rep; Meth ; from Indiana. Pmkley O. V. miller; Milan; rep; Prot. Post Jas. carpenter; Milan; rep; Presb; from New Jersey. Pullman Jas. B. cotton mill ; Milan ; rep ; Prot. RAMSAY B. F. foreman Paper Mill, Milan; dem; Prot. RathboneE. laborer; Milan; rep; Meth; 111. Remington F. F. paper maker ; Milan ; rep ; Prot. Revor Andi-ew, carpenter ; Milan ; dem ; Prot. Riley Jas. laborer; dem; Cath; Ireland. ROBERTS ED^Vi:Sf, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Milan; born in Mercer Co., 111., April 22, 1850; came to this Co. in 1859; Dem ; Presb ; rents of his father 80 acres ; sou of John and Mary, of the city of Rock Island; married Frances E., daughter of George and Jane Barber, of Rock Island, Oct. 13, 1875 ; she was born Oct. 6, 1849, in Brooklyn, N. Y. Roberts Stephen, laborer; Milan; dem; Ind; from Indiana. Rohan Jas. mason ; Milan ; dem ; Cath ; Ire. Rouse Ellis, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Black Hawk ; rep ; Meth. ROrSE MRS. EZRA D. Farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Black Hawk ; born in Cha- tauqua Co., N. Y., April 22, 1819; came to this Co. in 1860 ; Meth ; estate of 130 acres, valued at $6,000 ; Mrs. Rouse was daugh- ter of Aude and Abiah Noble ; they died in 1869 and 1867 ; she was married June 13, 1841 ; moved to Ohio in 1843, to Mich- igan in 1846, to Iowa in 1858 ; Mr. Rouse was son of Abel and Abiah, was born March 25, 1818, and died Oct. 20, 1864, leaving four children : Mary, born Sept. 28, 1844; Ellis M., Julv 31, 1849; Francis N., April 15, 1852; Emma M., June 10, 1861. Rouse Frank, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Black Hawk ; rep ; Meth. Rout David, teamster; Milan; dem; Ind. Ruge Wm. saloon; Milan; rep; Lib; Ger. Ryan Lawrence, laborer ; Milan ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. SAULPAUGH L. E. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Black Hawk; dem; Chris; N. Y. Saunders G. W. blacksmith ; Milan ; Ind ; from England. Schooley Saml. laborer; Milan; rep; Prot; from Indiana. Schuck Henry, farmer; P. O. Milan; rep. Schuck W. H. tenant; Sec. 22; P. O. Milan; rep ; Meth ; from Rock Island. SCHUCK Mil. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Milan; born in Prussia, June 26, 1818; came to this Co. in May, 1837 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 80 acres of laud, valued at $4,000 ; has four brothers and five sisters in this country; parents both died in Germany; name of wife was Catharine Miller, born in Bedford Co., Pa., Aug. 4, 1826; she died Feb. 21, 1873, leaving ten children: Ann Elizabeth, Mary K., Caroline, Wil- liam H., Henry, Dennis, Frederic, Dora, John, and Hattie. SCHWEXXINGER JOHX, Farm- er; Sec. 26; P.O.Milan; born in Ober- dorf, Wurtemberg, Germany, Oct. 30, 1824; came to this Co. in 1856; Ind; Chris ; owns 120 acres land, valued at $7,- 000 ; married Christina Storrle, March 3, 1850; she Avas daughter of Jacob and Christina, ofWeler, Germany; was born March 19, 1822 ; lived in New York about nine years before coming to this Co. ; they have four children : Francis M., born Jan. 27, 1851; Benjamin E., July 3, 1854; George W., Jan. 25, 1857; Fannie Ida May, April 23, 1861. Shank Jno. laborer; Milan ; dem; Cath. Sheldon Jas. retired Methodist preacher ; P. O. Milan; rep. Shellman Fred, blacksmith; Milan; dem; Lib ; from Germany. SHIKSTROM FRAXKEIJf M. Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O.Milan; born in Henry Co., 111., Feb. 6, 1849; came to this Co. in 1850; works his father's farm of 125 acres, valued at $6,000 ; Rep ; Meth ; son of Magnus and Mary (Wallberg) Shin- strom, who came to the United States in 1848, from Linkoping, Sweden, in a small sailing vessel; was seven weeks on the ocean ; has one sister, who was born in Sweden, May 8, 1846, and married John P. Anderson, March 1, 1865 ; now living in Burt Co., Nebraska. Shinstrom Magnus, farmer; Sec. 16; Milan; rep ; Meth ; from Sweden. Shippey E. laborer; Milan; rep; Prot. Shires Thos. carpenter; Milan; rep; Meth. SMITH JXO. S. Painter; cor Grant and 5th st, Milan ; born in Columbia Co., Penn., March 5, 1829 ; came to this Co. April 9, 1858; Rep; Ind; owns house and lot valued at $1,000; wife was Nancy C. Clarke, who was born in same Co., in September, 1831; married July 4, 1850; nine children ; five boys and one girl liv- ing; enlisted Aug. 5, 1862, in 93d Regt. I. V. I., Co. A; was in 15tli A. C, under Grant; was at the siege of Vicksburg; discharged Aug. 14, 1863, on account of disability. ^^^^X^J-^^^-^^TKa PORT BYROIM KOCK ISLAND COUNTY: BLACK HAWK TOWNSHIP. 383 Smith S. laborer; Milan; rep; Pi'ot. Spencer E. G. livery man; Milan; dem; Prot; from N. Y. SPEXCER SAUIi, Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O.. Black Hawk; born in Darke Co., O., Oct. 14, 1883 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; Kep ; Univ ; rents 140 acres of land ot A. Weaver; son of Anderson and Sallj' E. (Hill) Spencer, of Ohio; Mr. Spencer vol- imteered in Co. B, 152d Regt. Ohio Natl. Guards, under Col. D. Putnam ; was on a flying march down the Shenandoah Val- ley for thirty days without rest ; name of wife was Delila, daughter of Abraham and Mary Weaver, of fhis Co. ; was born in Darke Co., O., Jan. 31, 1838; married June 28, 1868; they have three children: Esquan, born Feb. 23, 1869; Ladessa, April 28, 1870; Elsie, Jan. 7, 1877. Spencer Thos. C. miller; Milan; dem; Prot. STBAYER ABRAHAM, Retired; Milan; born in York Co., Penn., Sept. 2, 1822; came to this Co. in 1868; Dem; Luth ; son of Andrew, whose father came to the United States from Germany, and Catharine (Schafler), of Pa. ; volunteered in Co. D, 17th Iowa Regt., under Colonel Rankin ; Mrs. Strayer, Harriet A., was daughter of Samuel and Sarah Howard ; born in England, April 30, 1829 ; married June 10, 1847 ; they have eight children living: Louis B., born Ai;g. 17, 1848; Franklin, Sept. 26, 1853 ; Mary E., Nov. 3, 1855; John H., March 17, 1858; George W., Nov. 30, 1862; Martha E., Dec.l, 1866 ; Flora A., July 28, 1869 ; Rosabell, Aug. 23, 1872. Strayer Frank, mason ; Milan ; dem ; Prot ; from Penn. Sydnor Geo. R. clerk ; Milan ; dem ; Meth. TAYS JxiS. laborer ; Milan ; dem ; Presb ; from Ireland. Thompson Dudley, miller; Milan; rep; Meth ; from Penn. Thompson Rev. Jas. Methodist minister; Mi- lan ; rep ; from Ohio. Thompson J. C. Milan House; rep; Meth; from Penn. Thompson Spencer, laborer; Milan; rep; Meth. Tillman A. O. jeweler; Milan; dem; Prot. Tillman H. R. blacksmith; Milan; dem; Prot. Tindall Frank, farmer; Sec. 20; P.O.Milan; rep ; Meth ; from Rock Island. TIXDAEE ISAMITEE T. Farmer; Sec. 20; P.O.Milan; born in this Co., Feb. 21, 1845 ; Rep ; Meth : farms 160 acres ; son of John, who was the son of Elijah, of Worcester Co., Md., and Elizabeth (Croi)- per) Tindall, of Md., who came to this Co. in 1838; the latter died Dec. 4, 1876; married Louisa, daughter of John and Margaret Bridgford, of this Co., Dec. 12, 1871; she was born Feb. 19, 1844; they have three children : Albert, born Jan. 12, 1873; Elizabeth, June 29, 1875; Laura May, jMarch 21, 1877. Tompkins H. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Milan; dem; Lib; from N. Y. Treman A. pork packing; Milan; dem. Treman John E. railroad agent; P. O. Black Hawk ; rep ; Meth ; from England. TRITTEL WIIiHEEM, Farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Milan ; born in Wenze, Germany, Nov. 6, 1840; came to this Co. in 1869 ; Luth ; owns 52 acres of land, valued at |1,000; son of Henry Joachim and Mary (Daries) Trittel ; lived three years in Burlington, Iowa, then came to this Co. ; name of wife was Dorothea Jacoby; born in same town ; was married in Feb., 1872. Tush Geo. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Milan; dem; Prot. Tuttle Jesse, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Milan; dem ; Lib ; from Ohio. VANDRUFF JACOB, f;u-mer; Sec. 15; P.O.Milan; dem; Meth; from Penn. VA^^DERVEER JOHX, Farmer; Sees. 19 and 24; P. O. Andalusia; born in Warren Co., O., Sept. 16, 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Rep ; Bapt ; owns 255 acres, value, $12,000; son of Benjamin and Jane, of Ohio, deceased in 1874 and 1876; livecl in Dark Co., O., then came to this Co. ; married Delila, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Eakins, Aug. 11, 1844; she was born Nov. 7, 1824; have nine children, Benjamin A., born July 22, 1848; Sarah J., Aug. 21, 1849; Mary, June 25, 1852; John H., Aug. 24, 1853 ; Lydia M., April 5,1855; William I., July " 11, 1859; Ann C, Sept. 10, 1861 ; Elmer E., Sept. 13, 1864; Frank L., Jan. 19, 1869. Vanderveer John H. fiirmer ; Sec. 31 ; rep ; Bapt; from Ohio. Vetter Peter, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Milan; Presb; from Germany. WALLACE WM. "J. Justice of the Peace; Milan; rep; Presb; Penn. Walsh David, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Milan; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Warren Dennis, farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Black Hawk ; rep ; Univ ; from New York. Weaver Isaac, blacksmith; Milan; rep; Meth. Weaver A. Weinberger And. tenant; Sec. 30; P. O. Mi- lan ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. Whitehead Ira G. carpenter; Milan; rep; Presb; from Ohio. Whitehead Ira L. hotel keeper; Milan House ; rep ; from New Jersey. Whitehead Silas, carpenter; Milan; rep; JMeth ; from New Jersey. WIEOEEE AXTOX, Farmer; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Milan ; born in Baden, Germany, 24 384 BIOGKAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Dec. 3, 1846 ; came to this Co. 1871 ; Dem ; Ind; owns 80 acres of land, value, $3,500; son of Antou, of Germany; Mr. Wiegle enlisted in the 32d Rcg'ment Indiana Volunteers, Aug. 24, 1861 ; was out tlirce years; was in fifteen closely contested bat- tles, among which were Shiloh, Corinth, Danville iind Stone River, Tenn.; was wounded at the latter, being under Gen- eral McCook, who pursued General Bragg six weeks, and drove him into the Wild Cat Mountains ; name of wife was Mary Beck, born Sept. 26, 1851; married May 1, 1872; have two children living, John F., born Aug. 1, 1873; Mary Ann, June 17, 1875. Wilhite Jno. laborer; Milan; dem; Prot. Wilhite Wm. laborer; Milan; dem; Prot. Williams Abijah, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Black Hawk ; rep ; Bapt ; from Mass. Williams David, laborer; Milan; dem; Meth. Williams David A. laborer; Milan; dem; Meth. Wilson Jacob, laborer; Milan; rep; Prot. . Winter J. L. farmer; P. O. Milan; dem; Ind ; from Germany. YOUNG FRANK N. agricultural imple- ment dealer; Milan; dem; Presb; Md. Y0II:NG ^WIL-IilAM, General Mer- chandise; Milan; born in Charles Co., Md., April 23,1822; Ind; Meth; sou of the Rev. Noble Young (of the Episcopal Church) and Sarah M. (Franklin); Rev. Ml'. Young emigrated to the United States with his brother James in 1801 ; settled in Maryland; died, leaving five children, James, Sarah E., William, Jane E., and Frances N. ; Mr. Wm. Young married Sarah R. Garner, April 19, 1842; she was also a native of Maryland ; born Nov. 39, 1H23. ZAHN JOHN, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Mi- lan ; rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. Zalm Philip, laborer; Milan; rep; Meth; born Illinois. ZKITSCHEL. FREI>KRICK, Farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Milan; born in Grabsdorf, Saxony, Feb. 5, 1827; came to this County m 1856; Rep; Lutli ; owns 93 acres of land, value, |3,000; son of Wil- liam and Theresa (Shermer) Zeitschel; name of wife was Theresa, daughter of Gottlob and Theresa Krug ; she was born in Prussia, March 27, 1837; mar- ried Dec. 2, 1863; have Iwo children, Minnie T., born July 9, 1871; Frederick S., Feb. 17, 1876 ; Mrs. Zeitschel has four children by her first husband, A. Zeitschel, who died Nov. 2, 1862 ; Charles A., born May 6, 1855; Edward, July 14, 1857; Clara M., Sept. 8, 1859; Sarah O., Aug. 19, 1863. MILAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY. JStfrtOil Isaac S. Master Mechanic; Contractor of Bridges; Mill Build- ing and House Moving. Channon Wm. W. Druggist and Book Store. Clew JE. S. Dealer in Groceries, Confectionery, Tobacco and Choice Cigars. Dihbern C. H. & Co, Dealers in Agricultural Implements, Hard- ware, Stoves and Tinware. Do.jree Auf/nsttis H. Carpenter. Jlofiens G. W. Post Master; Dealer in Stoves and Manufacturer of Tinware; also Dealer in Station- ery, News Papers, Lamps and Chimneys, Cigars, Tobacco, and Smokers' Articles, etc., in Post- Office Building. ELayett J. Physician and Surgeon. Jolinston Jafries tC* Sons, Merchants and Custom Milling. Keeler Geovf/e, Dealer in all kinds of Groceries, Garden Seeds and Feed; also City Weigh Master. SitUfJi Jno. S. Painter, Cor. Grant and Fifth streets. Tmnan & Gil more, Packers and Wholesale Provision Dealers; Fresh Beef, Corned Beef, Sugar Cured Hams, Dried Beef, Breakfast Bacon, Shoulders, Tongues, etc.; Hides and Pelts bought and sold. Yoatlff Wm. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, Boots & Shoes, Ready-made Cloth- ing, Hats, Caps, and Furniture. KOCK ISLAND COUNTY: CORDOVA TOWNSHIP. 385 CORDOVA TOWNSHIP. ABBOTT ISAAC, retired; P.O. Cordova; rep ; from Peunsylviinia. ABBOTT THK«I>«RE, Attorney at Law ; Cordova ; born in N. J. in 1888; came to this Co. in 1870; owns lots, etc., valued at $1,000; admitted to practice in N. J. as Attorney in 1804, as Counsellor in 1867, and commenced practice in 111. in 1871 ; has had offices of Supervisor, Town Clerk, and Member of the Board of Edu- cation ; was Sergeant in (itli N. J. V. I., Co. H ; served two years ; married Sarah A. Shepherd, of N. J., in 18G0; one girl, Viola G. Adams Bethuel, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Cor- dova; rep; from Pennsylvania. Adams Enoch E. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Albany ; rep; 52 acres, |2,000; New Hampshire. Adams G. W. T. farmer, with father ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Albany; rep; from Indiana. Adams John Q. painter ; Cordova ; rep ; Bapt ; owns house and lot, value $1,500; Indiana. Adams Samuel, speculator; Cordova; rep; owns interest in estate of $3,000; Illinois. Ague Seymour; farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Cor- dova; rep; from Ohio. Ai'nistrong Jas. M. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Cordova; rep; 120 acres, $6,000; fromN.Y. Ashford Jas. P. tinner; Cordova; dem; from Virginia. Atkinson Thos. rents farm ; P. O. Cordova ; rep; Bapt; from Pennsylvania. Avery Geo. Hiram, laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem ; owns house and lot, $400 ; N. Y. Averill Geo. J. rents farm of Wm. G. Mar- shall ; P. O. Cordova ; from Ohio. BAKER LEANDER, farmer, works father's farm; Sec. 19; P. O. Cordova. Baxendale Wm. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Cor- dova; rep; owns 58 acres; fi"om England. Baxter Albert G. retired; P. O. Cordova; dem ; Meth ; 40 acres, $2,000 ; New York. BKACH CHARIiES,Retired Farmer ; Sec. 18; P. O. Cordova; born in England in 1799; came to this Co. in 1847; "Rep; Chris; owns 240 acres land, value $4,000; married Susan Corbin, of England, in 1824; she died in 1864; married Mrs. Eliza Beach, of England, in 1865, for second wife. Bell Charles E. laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep; owns house and lot, $400 ; from Penn. Bennett F. C. expressman; Cordova; rep; owns house and lot, val. $800 ; from Eng. Beuway A. L. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Cor- dova ; rep ; from New York. BOIilXfcJER ABRAHAM, Dealer in Agricultural Implements; Cordova; born in Penn. in 1829 ; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; owns house, lots, etc., value $400 ; has been Collector for three years ; re-elected for 1877; married Johanna L. Rathbun, of 111., in I860; three children, Albert S., George E., and Clyde M. Boston Jas. C. laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; owTis house and lot, value $300. Bray Hilau, expressman ; Cordova ; dem ; Meth ; owns house and lot, $350 ; N. Y. Brink Geo. W. rents farm ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; from New Jersey. Brown I. II. farmer; P. O. Cordova; rep; Bapt ; 490 acres ; from New York. Brown Samuel A.farmer,rents of Hempstead ; P. O. Cordova; rep; from Ohio. Bryan George, stone-mason ; Cordova ; rep ; Meth ; owns house and lot, $500 ; Ohio. Bryan Jeremiah, carpenter ; Cordova ; rep ; from Ohio. Buchanan Jas. farmer ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; born Rock Island Co. Buchanan Lewis, carpenter; Cordova; rep; from Pennsylvania. Buchanan Wm. carpenter; Sec. 30; P.O. Cor- dova; rep; 2}£ acres, house and lot, $1,000. Butcher Theo. laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; owns house and lot, $300 ; from Virginia. CANSDALE JOHN, laborer; P. O. Cor- dova; rep; house and lot, $400; Eng. Cansdale Wm. H. laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep.; from New York. Carey Thomas, laborer; P.O. Cordova; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Carter W. G. farm laborer; P.O.Cordova; dem. Church Albert, farmer; P. O. Cordova; dem; from New York. Church M. B. retired; P. O. Cordova; dem; from N. Y. Cox Chas. teamster; P. O. Cordova; rep; from New York. Cox Isaac, laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; from New York. Cox Sylvenus, teamster ; P.O. Cordova; dem; owns house and lot, value $200; from Va. Cole F. W. ticket agt. W. U. R.R. ; P. O. Cor- dova ; rep ; from Boston. Co upton Banner, rents farm; P.O. Cordova; dem ; trom New Jersey. Cool Albert, farmer, rents of mother; Sec. 29; P. O. Cordova; born Rock Island Co. Cool Edward, farmer, with father; Sec. 33; P. O. Cordova; dem; Bapt; born Illinois. CO«I. ISAAC, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Cordova; born in N. J. in 1822; came to this Co. in 1838; Dem; owns 200 acres land, value $10,000; married Nancy J. 386 BIOGKAPHICAL DIEECTOKY OF Hatcher, of Ky., in 1861 ; three children, Amanda E., M:'uy E. and Annie G. Cool Jared L. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Cor- dova; dem; Bapt; 310 acres, $15,000; N.J. Cool Jonathan, Sr. farmer; Sec. 33; P- O. Cordova; dem; 310 acres, $15,000; N. J. COOLi J., Jr. General Merchant; Cor- dova ; born in N. J. m 1833 ; came to tliis Co. in 1838; Kep; Bapt; owns 69 acres land, house, lot, etc., value $10,000 ; elected Supervisor for 1877; married Julia Ann Withrow, of 111., in 1856; four children, "Willie, Frank S., Maijgie L. and Phoebe Altha. Cool Mrs. Mary E. farmer, widow of Stout Cool; P. O. Cordova; 160 acres, $8,000. Cool R. C. former; P. O. Cordova; rep; owns 80 acres, value $4,000; born New Jersey. Cool Theodore, former, with his mother ; Sec. 33; P. O. Cordova; dem; 240 acs., $13,000. Cronan John P. quarryman ; P. O. Cordova ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Crosby A. B. farmer, works for father; Sec. 4; P. O. Cordova; rep; Bapt; born Illinois Crosby Mrs. Elizal)eth, widow; P.O. Cor- dova; estate of 1,000 acres, value $30,000. Crosby Horace, farmer, works on estate ; P. O. Cordova; rep; Bapt; born 111. Cummings R. S. carpenter; Cordova; rep; owns house and lot, $800 ; from Maine. DEAMGEO. W. painter; Cordova; rep; owns house and lot, value $600. Dean Isaac N. farmer; rents of Wm. G. Marshall; Sec. 39; P. O. Cordova; rep. Dent Richard, laborer; Cordova; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. DEYOt: PRATT, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 15; P. O. Cordova; boru in ' Green Co., N. Y., in 1833 ; came to this Co. in I860; Dem; owns 383 acres land, value $30,000; married Maria A. Schermerhorn, of N. Y., in 1856; four children, Celia, Sarah C, Kittie and George P. Dorst Conrad,boot and shoe maker ; Cordova ; rep ; 80 acres, value $2,000 ; Germany. Drennan John L. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Albany; rep; 100 acres, value $5,000. Durant Henrj% laborer; P.O. Cordova; dem; from Ohio. EARHART WM. laborer; P.O. Cordova; dem ; Cath ; from German}^ Elliott Theo. F. boot and shoe maker; Cor- dova; rep; from Kentucky. Ellis Chas. R. W. farmer, on the estate ; Sec. 22; P.O. Cordova; rep; 300 acres, $15,000. Ellis H. P. farmer; P. O. Cordova; rep; from New York. Ellis Mrs. Marv A. widow of Robert D. ; P. O. Cordova; i^OO acres in estate, val. $9,000. Elton Rev.E. N. Bajit. minister; P. O. Cor- dova ; rep ; Bapt ; from Kentucky. Enright Timothy, farmer, rents of I. Thomp- son; Sec. 21; P. O. Cordova; dem; Cath. FARLEY THOS. section boss W. V. R. R. ; Cordova ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Farrcll Wm. R. R. laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Field Solomon, farmer ; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Cor- dovo; dem; 160 acres, value $8,000; N. Y. Fisher Henry, laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep; house and lot, value $250 ; from N. Y. Fisher Simpson, laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; from New Jersey. Forsyth Jasper, farmer ; Sec. 17; P.O.Cor- dova ; rep ; 40 acres, value $2,000 ; N. J. Furbush Jno. C. farmer, rents of Dr. Hoke ; Sec. 20; P. O. Cordova; dem; Maine. GAGER GEO. H. lilacksmith ; P. O. Cor- dova ; rep ; from New York. GEORG£ CHAS. Farmer and Stock Raiser, also R. R. Contractor ; Sec. 34 ; P. O. Albany; born in Boston, Mass., 1841 ; came to this Co. 1870; Rep; owns 115 acres of land and improvements, value $7,000; married Martha 31. Rice, of 111., in 1866 ; three children, named Maud Etta, King Andrew and Earl Backelber. George King ; R. R. contractor ; P.O. Albany ; rep ; boru Illinois. Gll^PI^f JOHlf, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O.Cordova; born in Ohio, 1825; Dem; owns 130 acres land, value $6,000; married Mary Ann Bates, of Ohio, in 1846; one boy, named William R. Gilpin Wm. R. farmer with father, John; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Cordova ; dem ; from Ohio. Glasscock Jno. K. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Cordova; rep; 240 acres, value $12,000; O. Goodwin L. B. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Cor- dova; rep; 80 acres, value $4,000. Green Jas. miner; P. O. Cordova; dem ; from New Jersey. Grenell R. M. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O.Cor- dova; dem; Bapt; 70 acres, value $3,500. Guinu Jno., R. R. laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; house and lot, value $150; Ireland. Guinn Wm. laborer; P. O.Cordova; dem; from Ireland. HAINES ABEL, laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem ; from Ohio. Haines Stanton, laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem ; from Ohio. HAIili FREDERICK A. Physi- cian and Surgeon; Cordova; born in New York, 1848; came to this Co. in 1872; Rep; graduated at Albany, N. Y., 1873; prac- ticed in Bellevue Hospital, N. Y., also con- nected with the Albany Hospital, N. Y.; married Lucy Hendricks, of New York, in 1874. Hamblin A. F. retired; P. O. Cordova; rep; born Illinois. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY: CORDOVA TOWNSHIP. 387 Hamerly Frauk, wheelwright; Cordova; deiu. Heaay Win. C. stone mason ; Cordova ; dem ; house and h)t, value $500 ; from Peuu. HEMPkSTEAD E. a. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 37 ; P. O. Cordova ; born in N. Y., 1827 ; came to this Co. in 18()8 ; Rep; owns 500 acres hind, value $20,000; went into the 184th N. Y. Vol., Co. A, as private; promoted to First Lieut. ; served one year ; married Abbie J. Church, of N. Y., in 1853 ; one child, named Hattie I. Hoag Jno. J. farm laborer ; P. O. Cordova ; dem. Hoffman Henry, ferryman; P.O.Cordova; rep ; owns Y^ interest in steam ferry ; 111. Hoke Eugene, farmer with father; Sec. 80; P. O. Cordova; from Ohio. Hoke Jacob, M. D.; farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Cordova; 1!)5 acres, value $12,000; Oliio. Hoke Solon B. farmer with father, Jacob; Sec. 30; P. O. Cordova; from Ohio. Hollenbeck M. retired; P.O. Cordova; dem; house and lot, val. $600; from New York. Hutr Geo. H. farm laborer; Sec. 2; P. O. Cordova; rep; from New Jersey. Hull H. H. wheelwright; Cordova; rep; house and lot, value $700; from Penn. Hlll.li SILAS, Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Cordova; born in Penn., 1829; came to tliis Co. in 1857 ; Rep ; owns 280 acres, value $10,000 ; married Sephroua E. Wil- liams, of HI., in 1852 ; five children, named Hougland H., Lizzie, Benj. W., Saloma and Electa. Hull Upson, farm laborer; P. O. Albany; dem ; from Pennsylvania. Humphrey E. retired ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; house and lot, value $2,000; New Jersey. Hunt Edwin, horse-shoer; Cordova; rep. RISH DAYTON, carpenter and constable ; Cordova ; dem ; from New York. JOHNSON GEO. K. laborer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Cordova; dem; Iiouse and lot, $700. JOHNSON J. T. Notion Merchant; Cordova; born in N. J. 1841 ; came to this Co. 1858; Dem; owns house, lot, etc., value $2,000; was Private in 9th I. V. C, Co. A, 2J^ years; married Sarah L. Cool, of Rock Island Co., 111., in 1866; three children, named Louise Irene, Jerred Larison and Harry Stull. Johnson Robt. clerk; Cordova; rep; from Maine. JOHNSTON \VM. Mechanic and Millwriglit; Cordova; born in Penn., 1805; Rep; Bapt; owns 10 acres of land, house, lot, etc., value $2,000; has been Justice of Peace twelve years ; married Rebecca Ketcham, of N. J., in 1883; ten children, named Sarah Ann, Caroline, Libbie A., Matilda, Mary D., William K., Joseph H., John A., Ira S., and Charles C. I Johnston Wm. K. dentist and inventor; Cor- dova ; rep ; from New Jersey. KARR THOS. wagon mnfr; Cordova; dem; houses and lots, value $1,000. Ketchum Jno. J. farmer with father, Wm. ; Sec. 7; P. O. C(U-d()va; rep; from N. J. Ketchum Wm. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Cor- dova ; rep ; Bapt ; 400 acres ; born N. J. 1791 Kirk John,laborer; P. O.Cordova; rep; from England. Knapper M. F. laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep; from Pennsylvania. LEANHART CHAS. fixrm laborer ; Sec. 7; P. O. Cordova; dem; Cath ; Tenn. Leidy W. L. laborer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Cordova; rep ; wife, one child ; from Penn. MoKAY F. M. principal IlighSclioo] ; Cordova; from Indiana. Marshall Andrew, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O.Cor duva; rep ; 130 acres, value $6,000. Marshall Ed, farmer, rents 80 acres of Phil- lips; P.O.Cordova; rep; born 111. Marshall Geo. farmer; Sec. 31; P.O.Cor- dova; rep; 154 acres, value $7,500; N. J. MARSHALL MRS. CHARITY Sec. 35; P. O. Cordova; willow of Henry, who died in 126th I. V. I. Co. G, 1864; was born in N. J., 1822; came to this Co. in 1841; Rep; Bapt; married Charity Golden, of N.J. , in 1843; three children. Christian, Andrew and Katy; owns 500 acres land, value $25,000. MARSHALL HARMAN, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Cordova ; born in this Co. in 1845; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; married Miss Virginia Hotf, of Menard (\)., 111., in 1868; three children, named Ettie, Nellie and Howard E. MARSHALL JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 34; Manufiicturer of Corn Shellers; P. O. Cordova; born in N. J. in 1819; came to this Co. in 1839; Rep; Bapt ; ow^ns 500 acres, valued at $25,000 ; married Mary E. Cool of N. J., in 1840 ; have ten children, names, Elizabeth, Chat- tie, Minnie, Harmon, Jerome, Samuel, John Edward, Jonathan, Robert, and Hor- ace. Marshall John, farmer, with his father ; Sec. 34 ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; Bapt ; born 111. Marshall Miss R. A. millinery, dress and cloak making ; Cordova ; owns house, &c. Marshall Samuel, farmer, with his father John; Sec. 34; P. O. Cordova; rep; Bapt. Marshall Wm. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Cordo- va; dem; owns 120 acres, value $4,800. MARSHALL W. G-. Grain and Stock Merchant; Cordova; born in N. J. in 1820; came to this Co. in 1839 ; Rep ; BajDt; owns 520 acres, valued at $20,800 ; married Miss Catherine Phillips, of N. J., in 1847 ; she 388 BIOGfiAPHlCAL DIRECTOKY OF died in 1856; married Miss Elizabetli Humplirey, of N. J., in 1857, for second wife. Marsliall Wm. L. farmer, rents of liis fatlier Geo. ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Cordova; rep ; Illinois. Maxwell Ithamer, laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; owns house and lots, value $1,000. Maj'dole J. L. laborer ; P. O. Cordova ; rep. Maynard A. laborer; P.O.Cordova; rep; I owns house and lot, value $1,000. Meyers Howard, druggist; Cordova; rep; owns property, value $5,000; trom Ohio. Miller C. H. cooper; Cordova; rcp; owns house and lot, value $600; from Germany. Milton Murphy, laborer; Cordova; dem. AYLOR ISAAC J. carpenter ; Cordova ; _ dem; owns house and lot, value $1,000. Nelson George W. livery stable; Cordova; dem. N O NG JAMES, blacksmith ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Cordova; dem; from Ohio. PARKER J. Y. retired fixrmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Cordova; rep; owns 31 acres. Parks Geo. laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep. Peterson Swan, laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep; born Sweden. Phillips Chas. retired; P. O. Cordova; dem; owns house, lot, &c., value $1,200; Eng'd. Phillips J. S. farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; 80 acres, value $4,000 ; from N. J. Phillips Wm. B. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Cor- dova ; dem ; Meth ; 140 acres, value $7,000. Poston Samuel A. wheelwright; Cordova; dem ; owns house and lot, value $600. Prince Mrs. Eliza N., widow of Dr. Geo. K. ; P. O. Cordova; 172 acres, value $6,000. Pyle Samuel L. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Cor- doya ; dem ; 14 acres, house, lot, &c., $500. UICK H. C. ftirmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Cor- dova; dem; Meth; 120 acres, $4,800. Q RAKE J. A. farm laborer; P. O. Cordo- va ; dem ; born N. J. BAKE JAC4>B F. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 20; P.O.Cordova; born in New Jersey in 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1859; Dem; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000 ; married Sarah A. Case, of N. J., in 1848; have three children, names, Jacob A., Mary and Matilda C. Rake J. H. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Cordova; dem; Meth; 120 acres, value $6,000; N. J. Ranibo James, farm laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem. Rathbun Guy W. farmer; Sec. 33 ; P. O. Cor- dova ; rep ; 480 acres, value $24,000. Rathbun II. W. druggist; Cordova; rep; owns house and lot, value $1,000; Canada. Raw.son Edwin J. farm laborer; P.O. Cor- dova; dem; born Illinois. Ray Chas. retired; P. O. Cordova; rep; from Pennsylvania. Reeves Frank, fiirmer, lives with his father, L. H. ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; Penn. Reeves L. H. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Cordova; rep; 180 acres, value $9,000; from Ohio. Reynolds Wm. farmer ; Sec. 4 ; P. O. Cordo- va; dem; Meth; 160 acres, value $6,400. Rice Curtis M. farmer ; Sec. 33 ; P. O. Albany ; rep ; 80 acres ; from New York. Rice Francis M. farmer, rents of Benj . Lamb ; P. O. Albany; rep; born Rock Island Co. Rider Daniel, rents farm; Sec. 20; P.O. Cor- dova; rep. Rider Milo J. farmer, rents of Adams ; Sec. 3; P. O. Cordova; rep; from N. Y. Robinson Wm. farmer, rents of J. K. Glass- cock; P. O. Cordova; rep; Bapt; Ohio. Roll" Frederick C. farmer, with his father ; Sec. 33; P. O. Albany; rep; born Illinois. Rotl'Wm. P. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Albany; 280 acres, value $14,000; from New York. Runyan Aaron F. farmer, rents of M. Tuson, 160 acres; P. O. Cordova; dem; N. J. S AFFORD MAYIIEW, laborer; P. O Cordova ; rep ; from New York. Sallows Charles, blacksmith ; Sec. 29; P.O. Cordova; dem; 60 acres, $3,000; Canada. Sells Jas. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Cordova; dem ; born Rock Island Co. Sexton J. R. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Cordova; rep ; 80 acres, house and lot, value $4,700. Shaw Frank, school teacher ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; from Iowa. Shaw Philip J. retired; P.O.Cordova; rep; from Nova Scotia. Shew Capt. Wm. Justice of Peace ; Cordova ; dem ; Spiritualist. JSIBIiE A. J. General Merchant; Cor- dova ; born in Bradford Co., Penn., 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1866; rep; owns store, lot, &c., value $3,000; was private in 112th I. V. I., Co. H. ; promoted to Corporal ; served three years ; was Collector one year ; married Sarah E. Haynes, of Illinois, in 1860; she died in 1876; have five children, names, Annis M., Chas. S. S., Clara L., Edwin D. and Eva M. Simpson Jas. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Cordova; rep; 160 acres, value $8,000; from Penn. Sixbury Henry, laborer; P. O. Cordova. Slininger Geo. laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; owns house and lots, value $400. Smith Aaron, laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; from New Jersey. Smith M. Harry, tinner; P. O. Cordova; rep; born Port Byron, Illinois. Smith J. laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; from New Jersey. Smith John E. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Cor- dova ; rep ; Bapt ; 280 acres, value $14,000. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY: CORDOVA TOWNSHIP. 389 SPRAOIIE STEPHEN J. Farm- er; Sec. 4; P. O. Cordovii; born iu New York iu 1849 ; came to this County in 1876 ; Rep ; Bapt ; owus property, value, $1,000; married Clara Crosby, of Rock Island Co., 111., in 1875. Stocum Hiram, laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem ; from New York. Stocum Samuel, hxl)orer; P. O. Cordova; dem ; from New York. Stout N. S. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Cordova; dem; Chris; 40 acres, value $2,000; N. Y. Swallow Peter H. farmer, rents of Dexter; Sec. 83; P. O. Cordova; 80 acres, $4,000. TAVENER CHAS. B. farmer; Sec. 3:5;, P. O. Cordova; rep; 80 acs., val. $4,000. TERRY CHARIiES M. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 23; P. O. Cordova; born in New York, Oswego Co., in 1831 ; came to this Co. in 18(57 ; Rep ; Univ; owns 145 acres, valued at $7,000 ; was in the 4th N. Y. Heavy Artillery, as Artisifer, three years; married Mary J. Case, ol N. Y., in 1855 ; have one girl, name. Bertha A. Thompson Jas. saddler; Cordova; owns house and lot, value $1,000; Scotland. Trent Simond, farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Cor- dova ; rep ; Bapt ; 300 acres, $1?,000 ; Ky. Tucker C C. laborer; rep. Tucker C. H. laborer ; P. O. Cordova ; rep. Tucker I. L. prop. Exchange Hotel ; Cor dova; from England. Tuller Henry C. painter; Cordova; dem; owns house and lot, value $100 ; Mass. Tuller Henry C, Jr. painter; Sec. 31; Cor- dova; rep; from Michigan. VANDEBURGH A. J. laborer; P. O. Cordova ; dem ; house, and 2 lots, $400. Vandeburgh Eder B. laborer; P. O. Cor- dova; dem; born Illinois. Vandeburgh E. B. laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem ; from New York. VAlfDEBlTR(,}H JOHN B. Car penter; P. O. Cordova; born in N. Y. in 1834; came to this Co. in 1867; Dem; owns house, lots, etc., value $600; was Justice of Peace, Collector and Constable ; mar- ried Margaret Hunt, of England, in 1873 ; two children, William H. and Mary M. Vandeburgh Jt>lm P. carpenter; Cardova; dem ; house and lot, value $500; N. Y. Vangorder J. F. broom maker; Sec. 8; Cor- dova ; owns 80 acres, value $4,000. Van Horn James, retired; Sec. 29; P.O. Cor- dova ; owns 145 acres, $8,000 ; from Penn. ELSH Robert, laborer; P.O. Cordova; dem ; Cath ; owns house, $500 ; Ire. WEBSTER W. ». General Mer- chant; Cordova; born in this Co. in 1849; Dem; owns house, lot, etc., value $2,000; married Libbie A. Johnston, of this Co., w in 1870; two children, Ralph F. and Chas. W. Wendt Chas. fisherman; Cordova; rep; from Germany. Wendt John, laborer; P.O.Cordova; rep; owns house and lot, val. $500; Germany. Wendt Wm. laborer; P. O. (Cordova; rep; owns house and lot, val. $400; Germanj'. WHIT FORD O. X., P. M. and Gro- cer; Cordova; born in Vt. in 1823; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Adv; owns house, lot, etc., value $1,500; has been P. M. smce 1871 ; married C. A. Spencer, of Vt. in 1845; three children, Lucy L., Spencer J. .and Jennie M. Whitford S.J. clerk; Cordova; rep; from Vermont. Williams Daniel P. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Albany; dem; owns 297 acres, $15,000. ^VILI^IAMS I. B. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Blooded Stock a specialty ; Sec. 10; P. (). Albany, Whiteside Co.; born in Pa in 182s ; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; owns 400 acres land, value $16,000; mar- ried Malinda Hull, of Penn., in 1854; two children, Nettie and Charles H. Williams Robt. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Cor- dova ; rep ; from England. Williamson John N. laborer; Sec. 31; P. O. Cordova; rep; Meth; house and lot, $500. WILHAMJSOX JACOB, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 17; P. O. Cordova; born in New York in 1817; came to this Co. in 1864 ; Rep ; owns 240 acres of land, value $12,000; married Sophia Ray, of N.Y., in 1843 ; two children, Dorothy A. and Cornelia. Wimer John, photographer; Sec. 31; Cor- dova ; dem ; Meth ; from Ohio. Wilson George W. retired; P. O. Cordova; rep; owns house and lot, $500; England. Wilson Philip, stone-mason; Cordova- owns lots, etc., value $1,200; born N. J. WII.SOXHOI.ME JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Albany; born iu Eng. in 1832; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; Bapt; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000; was private in the 9th I. V. C, Co. M, for 3 years ; married Harriet S. Fox, of Penn., in 1866 ; two boys, George E. and Wm. O. Woodbury George E. farmer ; Sec. 37 ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; owns 240 acres, $3,000. Wooders JohnH. river pilot; P.O. Cordova; rep; owns house, etc., value, $1,200. Woolhiser C. farm laborer; Sec. 33; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; Meth ; from N. Y. WYNKOOP J. q. Lime Mnfr.; Cor- dova; born in N. Y. in 1835; came to this Co. m 1858; Rep ; Presb ; owns 160 acres land, value $10,000; married Miss Edith Reeve, of Phila., in 1863; four children, Edith S., Carrie S., George R. and Bertha SherriU. 390 BIOGRAPHICAL DIBECTOHY OlP Y( . dbva ; dein ; born this Co. Young Luke, luborer; P. O. Cordova; dem; born Illinois. Young Thomas K. retired; P. O. Cordova; repV Chris; owns house and lot, $600; Ky. ZIMMERMAN D. wagon mnfr.; Cor- dova; Ind; 5 acres,house and lot, $1,400- Zimmerman, "W. C. clerk; Cordova; dem; from Pennsylvania. Zimmerman Samuel, rents farm of C. Dorst ; Sec. 28; 80 acres, value $4,000. CORDOVA BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Abbott Theodore^ Attorney and Counsellor at Law, and Notar}^ Pub- lic ; personal attention given to all business entrusted to my care. MolifKiev A. Dealer in Agricultural Implements. Cool J., Jv. Banker and Dealer in General Merchandise ; exchange bought and sold on all accessible points. Hall F. A., M, X). Physician and Surgeon. Johnson J. J. Notions, Ribbons, Fancy Goods, Cigars, Spool Cotton, Bill Cap Paper, Ivory-tip Pencils, Rubber-tip Pencils, Belt Pins, Hosiery, Spruce Gum, Kerosene Gum, Violin Bridges, Jews-Harps. Marshall Jno. Proprietor, of "Marshall's Patent Corn Sheller." The capacity of the Machine for shelling good, dry corn is almost unlimited, often shelling three hun- dred and fifty bushels per hour, but usually about two thousand bushels per day, or all one set of hands can . handle. Price of Machines at shop: Portable Sheller, with Trucks and Carriers complete, ^425.00; Ware- house Sheller, !«<250.00. Price of Attachments — Trucks, ^50; PJleva- tor, '^55; Side-Carrier, ^o5; Cob- Stacker, *35. Marshall W. Q. General Stock and Grain Merchant. Hlble A, «/. Dealer in Groceries and Provisions, Hardware, Queens- ware, Glassware, Boots and Shoes, etc., etc. Webster W. D, Dealer in Drj Goods, Clothing, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, ana Groceries. Whitforil O. JV., P. M. Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Confection- ery, Stationery, Tobacco and Cigars. Wynh'OOp J. Q. Only Manufact- urer of Cordova White Lime. KOCK ISLAND UNION BUILDING. 392 BIOGRAPHICAL DIKECTOKY OF DRURY TOWNSHIR ANDERSON WM. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Ferdiuiind; rep;Dist. Colum. Anderson W. A. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mus- catine ; rep ; Bapt ; 54 acs, value $5,500. Anger Peter, laborer; Sec. 3; P. O. Drury; dem; Ind; 11 acres; from France. Anson Chas. farmer ; Sec. 6; P. O. Musca- tine; dem; Ind; share of estate; Iowa. Anson Geo. W. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Musca- tine; dem; Ind; share of estate; Iowa. Asa Elijah, retired; Sec. 10; P. O. Illinois City; dem; U. B. ; 10 acs, val. $300; Ohio. Asa Samuel, laborer; Sec. 5; P. O. Drury; rep ; Meth ; house and lot ; from Ohio. BALFOUR WALTER, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Muscatine; ind; 2G0 acs, $7,800. Ballard Mrs. Phffibe, Sec. 3; P. O. Illinois City; Ind; 160 acres, val. $4,000; N. Y. Ballou Pardon, boatman; Sec. 1; P. O.Mus- catine; rep; Ind; from Rhode Island. Barton Mrs. Eliza, Sec. 3 ; P. O. Drury ; Meth ; 100 acres, value $1,500; from Kentucky. Beardsley Sam'l, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Bapt; 40 acs, $1,000; Penn. Beemy H. S. renter ; Sec. 22; P.O. Illinois City ; rep ; Ind ; from England. Belfour Walter, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Fer- dinand ; dem ; Ind ; from England. Bendle Joseph, potter ; Illinois City : rep ; Ind ; from Wisconsin. Bendel Leonard, potter; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; 44 acs, $1,200; France. Bennett Perry, teamster ; Sec. 1; P. O. Illi- nois City; dem; Ind; from Missouri. Benton J. K. blacksmith ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Fer- dinand ; rep ; Ind ; from Penn. Biggins Richard, laborer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Mus- catine; dem; Ind; from England. Blair Nicholas, f;irmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Drury; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Blake Jno. laborer, lives with W. H. Wo- macks; rep; Ind; from Penn. BL.AXCHAR1> IIARSHAI.!^ V. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Illinois City; born in Illinois City, March 15, 1852 ; Rep ; Ind ; 14: of estate of $5,000; wife was Miss Sa- rah Vandolah, who was born in Muscatine Co., Iowa, Sept. 4, 1854; married Dec. 31, 1872; two children, one boy and one girl. Boruir Jno. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O.Ferdi- nand; dem; Ind; 300 acs, $1,200; Tenu. Bowen Peter, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Drury; rep; Meth; from New Jersey. Bowser Jno. lives with Noah Bowser; P. O. Muscatine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Bow.ser J. A. renter; Sec. 20; P. O. Musca- tine; rep; Ind; born Illinois. Bowser Noah, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Musca- tine; dem; Ind; 49 acs, $1,470; Penn. Brewer Stephen, laborer; Sec. 10; P. O. Illi- nois City; rep; Ind; from Indiana. Brown Geo. E. fixrmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Illinois City ; dem ; Meth. Brown Henry, rents of B. Lequatte ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; from Ind. Brown Rufus, renter; dem; Ind; from Ind. Brown Wm. G. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Ind; 480 acres, val. $6,000. Bruen Lewis, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Copper Creek; deui; Ind; 666 acs, $19,980; Ky. Buckley Joseph, Sec. 36 ; P. O. Ferdinand ; dem ; Ind ; from New York. Butler Jno. collier; Sec. 5; P. O. Drury; rep ; Ind ; house and lot ; from Virginia. CARLISLE JOSEPH, teacher; Illinois City; rep; Meth; house and lot, $200. Carpenter Ino. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Ind; 40 acres, $1,500; Ky. Coleman Ed. laborer, lives with Jas. Hayes; dem ; Ind ; from New York. Coulter Wm. J. collier; Sec. 2; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; 14 acres, $100; from Ohio. Coxon Joseph, coal miner; Illinois City; rep ; Meth ; from Penn. CRABTREE J. E. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Drury ; born in West Virginia, Jan. 18, 1834; came to this Co. in 1851; Rep; Ind. He enlisted Aug. 1, 1862, in the 18th Iowa V. I. ; was discharged in 1864, and re-enlisted March 31, 1864, in the 9th I. Cavalry, served three years, discharged in 1865; wife was Ann J. Steckman, who was born in Virginia, Aug. 15, 1840; mar- ried July 8, 1858; six children, three boys, three girls. Crabtree Jno. H. potter; Illinois City; rep; Ind; born Illinois. Cunningham Geo. M. renter; Sec. 2; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; born Illinois. DAVIS B. R. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mus- catine; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Davis Henry, rents of Mrs. Reynolds ; Sec. 8; P. O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; from Ohio. Davis Jesse, laborer; Illinois City; rep; Ind. Dawson Clifton, renter; Sec. 11; P. O. Illi- nois City; rejv, Ind; from Indiana. Deakman Chas. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Meth; 80 acres, $1,600. Degraff Isaac, renter ; Sec. 36; P. O. Ferdi- nand ; rep ; Ind ; from New York. Demoss Leslie, lives with Peter Demoes; rep; Ind; born Illinois. Demoss Peter, Sec. 8; P. O. Muscatine; rep; Meth; 200 acs, $10,000; from Ohio. ROCK ISLAND COTJNTY: DRURY TOWNSHIP. 393 Dillou Mrs. Elizabeth, Sec. 14; P. O. Illinois City ; ind ; 100 acs, $3,500 ; from Ky. DOlfXER JOHK, Fanner; Sec. 14; P. O. Illinois City; bom in Wurteniburg, Germany, Oct. 23, 1823; lived in Musca- tine fifteen years, and came to this Co. in 1868; Kep; Meth; 320 acres, value $0,000; wife was Mar<^aret Braunwarth, who was born in the same place, Dec. 25, 1829 ; married March 11, 1855; live children, four boj's, one girl. Doty AV. W. laborer ; Sec. 2; P. O. Illinois City; dem; Ind; 20 acs, f400; from Ohio. DRUGG AXDREW, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Muscatine; born in Sweden, March 20, 1833; came to America in 1851, and to this Co. in 1857 ; Rep ; Bapt ; 482 acs, value $8,870; is Overseer of Roads; wife was Louisa A. Holtn)an, who was born in Sweden, Oct. 17, 1840; married Jan. 22, 1859; six children, one boy and one girl living. Drury A. C. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Copper Creek; rep; Ind; 115 acs., $3,500; 111. Drury Mrs. Doratha, Sec. 31 ; P.O. Copper Creek; Meth; 300 acres, $5,600; N. C. Drury Eli, farmer and P. M. ; Sec. 3 ; P. O Drury; dem; Ind; 313 acres, $5,400. Drury Filmore, lives with Eli Drury; dem; Ind ; born Illinois. Drury Hardin, lives with Eli Drury; P. O. Drury; dem-; Meth. Drury Jas. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Ferdinand ; dem; Ind; 280 acres, $7,000; Indiana. Drury L. S. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Drury ; rep; Ind; 425 acres, $2,750; born Illinois. Drury M. D. lives with his mother; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Copper Creek; rep; Ind; Illinois. Drury Oscar, farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Drurv; dem; Ind; 120 acres, $2,400 ; born 111. ' Drury Silas, Sr. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O.Mus- catine; dem; Ind; 300 acres, $9,U00 ; Ohio. Drury Silas, Jr., lives with S. Drury, Sr. ; dem ; Ind ; born Illinois. DRURY S. R. Retired Merchant; P.O. Drury; born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, Dec. 5, 1810; came to this Co. in 1835; Rep; Ind; 250 acres, value $7,500; wife was Mary A. Reed, born in Rush Co., Ind., Sept. 30, 1824; married Oct. 4, 1856; he has two children, one boy and one girl. Duncan Henry, renter; Sec. 20; P.O. Copper Creek ; rep ; Ind ; from low^a. Duncan John, works for Lewis Bruen; P.O. Illinois City; dem; Ind; from low^a. Dungan Jas. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; 40 acres, $1,200; Ind. ELLSWORTH C. L. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Bapt; 90, $3,500. ESSEX E. T. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Drury; born in Franklin Co., Ohio, Sept. 18, 1824; went to Peoria Co. Dec. 15, 1826 ; lived there 2J^ years; in Stark Co. six years, and came to this Co. in 1834; Dem; Ind ; 566 acres, value $20,000 ; wife was Miss Sarah Doty ; married June 4, 1845 ; five children, two boys and one girl living. Essex G. W. lives with his father ; Sec. 8 ; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Essex Jas. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Muscatine; dem ; Ind ; 160 acres, $6,000; Virginia. Essex John, blacksmith ; Sec. 17 ; P.O. Mus- catine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Essex AViley, tanner; Sec. 3; P.O. Drury; dem ; Ind ; born Drury Tp. Evert Chas. hunter and trapper; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Illinois City ; dem ; Ind ; from Iowa. Evert R. M. hunter and trapper; Sec. 1; P.O. Illinois City; dem; Ind; from Iowa. Essex Mrs. Susan, Illinois City; U.B. ; house and tive acres, value $300; from Indiana. FALKNER PATRICK, farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Copper Creek ; dem; Cath; Ire. Feldeman Plenry, farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Mus- catine ; Meth ; 80 acres, $2,000 ; Germany. Foster Daniel, fanner; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Drury; dem; Ind; 40 acres, $1,200; born HI. FOSTER ISAAC, Retired; Sec. 5; P.O. Drury; born in England, March 21, 1810; came to this Co. in 1850; Dem; Ind; 10 acres, value $1,500; wife was Sarah McCly, born in Scotland, April, 1812; married in May, 1831 ; twelve children, four living. Foster Isaac C, Jr. farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Muscatine ; dem ; Ind ; 40 acres, $1,000 ; la. Fotch Conrad, farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Illinois City; Meth; 180 acres, $1,200; Switz'land. FOWLER DAlflEI., Farmer; Sec. 27 ; P.O. Ferdinand ; born in Leeds, York- shire, Eug., Sept. 24, 1816 ; came to this Co. in 1854; Dem; Cath; 80 acres; wife was Mary A. James, born in Cork, Ire., May 1, 1«17; married Sept. 11, 1836; four boys and three girls living; was six months in the U.S. service as a Machinist, at Nash- ville, Tenn ; Thomas J. Fowler was born in Eng., April 14, 1844; was in the 6th Infantry of the Regular Army ; was with Custer in Dacotah; discharged just before the massacre of the latter ; owns 88 acres. Fowler John I. laborer, works for W. Price ; rep; Ind; from Brazil. Fox David, renter; Sec. 13; P.O. Illinois City ; rep ; Ind ; from Canada. Fox George, renter; Sec. 13; P.O. Illinois City ; rep ; Ind ; from Canada. Fox Samuel, farmer; Sec. 12; rep; Ind; 70 acres, $1,000; from Canada. French G. E. laborer; Illinois City; rep; Bapt ; house and lot ; from Penn. Freyermuth Jacob, Sec. 15; P.O. Muscatine; rep ; Luth ; 160 acres, $4,800 ; Germany. Fulman Wm. renter; Sec. 24; P.O. Illinois City ; rep ; Meth ; Germany. 394 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTOEY OF GAMBELL ELI, farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Muscatine ; dem ; Bapl; 150 acs., $4,000. Garitty "r^os. works for Jas. Ilager; Ind; from iana. Garven John, farmer ; Sec. 30; P.O. Copper Creek ; dem ; Catli ; 100 acres, $200 ; Ire. GAY JAS. W. Collier; Sec. 5; P. O. Drury; born in Indiana, March 16, 1842; came to this Co. May 5, 1874; Ind; Ind; wife was Maggie H. Holland, born in Jackson Co., Va., Jan. 11, 1847 ; married Sept. 18, 1865 ; five children, two boys and two girls living; he enlisted April 5, 1861, in the ooth Ilcgt., Co. G, I.V.I. ; discharged Jan. 1, 1864 ; re-enlisted next day as vet- eran in same Regt. ; was promoted May 1, 1862, to Corp., and Jan. 1, 1864, to Color S'gt. ; was in nineteen battles,among which were Shiloh, Corinth, Vicksburg, Mis- sionary Ridge; was wounded twice, and taken 'pi"isoner at Atlanta; discharged at Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 14, 1865. Garven Peter, tarmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Mus- catine; dem; Cath; 40 acres, $1,200; Ire. Gibson J. A. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Musca- tine; rep; Bapt; 40 acres, $1,200; Vt. Gidley Geo. lives with Wm. Gidley; P.O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; born Illinois. Gidley Wm. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O.Musca- tine; rep ; Ind ; 54 acres, $2,000; England. Gillett— , farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; born Illinois. Grafi" Samuel, renter; Sec. 35; P.O. Ferdi- nand; dem; Ind; from Pennsylvania. AMMON GEO. laborer; Sec. 1; P.O. Illinois City; dem; Ind; Michigan. HAWl^OCK AM AW A, Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Illinois City; born in Cayuga Co., N.Y., Oct. 11, 1823; came to this Co. May 6, 1877; Dem; Bapt; owns 60 acres, value $1,500; wife was Mrs. Sarah J. Wood, born in Wayne Co., Mich., Feb. 22, 1828; married April 8, 1875; eleven children, one boy and ten girls. Hampton J. B.; Sec. 30; P.O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; 600 acres, $15,000; born 111. Harbaugh John, farmer; Illinois City; rep; U.B.; "house and seven acres, $600; Ohio. HAWTHORNE R. A., M.D. Sec 5; P.O. Muscatine; born in Miss., June 1, 1829 ; came to this Co. in 1863 ; Rep ; Ind ; enlisted in the 19th Regt. Iowa I. V. in Aug., 1862, and was detailed to the med- ical department ; wife was Emily F. Dil- lon, born in Ky., Dec. 20, 1844 ; married Jan. 26, 1864 ; five children, one boy and four girls. Hayes Jas. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Muscatine ; dem; Ind; 200 acs, value, $3,000; Ireland. Hayes Joseph, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Fer- dinand ; dem ; Ind ; 240 acs, $6,000 ; Penn. Ilecker Geo. farmer; Sec. 22: P. O. Illinois City; dem; U. B.; 160 acs, $3,000; Ger. H Hendricks Clarence, farmer; works for J. Essex; P. O. Muscatine; dem; Ind; 111. Heseman Christian, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Ferdinand ; rep ; Meth ; 174 acs, $6,960. Heseman Lewis, larmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Fer- dinand ; rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. Heser Peter, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Musca- tine ; rep ; Bapt ; from Ohio. Holtman F. O. rents ofDrugg; Sec. 20; P. O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; from Sweden. Holtnuin Joseph, rents of Drugg; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Bapt; from Sweden. Holtman J. P. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Bapt; 20 acs, $500; Sweden. Howard Burl, farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Illi- nois City; rep; Ind; 120 acs, $2,400; 111. Howard I. H. clay-miner; Sec. 1; Illinois City; rep; Ind; 5 acs, value, $500; O. Howard Wm. laborer; lives with B. How- ard; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; 111. Hudson Wm. retired; Sec. 22; P. O. Musca- tine ; dem ; Prot ; from England. Hunter Wm. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Copper Creek; rep; Ind; 40 acs, $500; Penn. JOHNSON FRANKLIN, renter; lives with Mr. Borufi"; rep; Ind; born 111. .lOHNSOX A. F. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Ferdinand; born in Sweden, Sept. 18, 1832; came to this County in 1853; Rep; Luth ; 120 acres, value, $3,000; wife was Hannah Johnson, who was born in Swe- den, June 18, 1842; married Jan. 7, 1872; three children, Amanda, born May 25, 1867; Sophia, Nov. 4, 1872; Josephine, March 10, 1875; enlisted May 15, 1862, in Co. A, 7th Iowa Volunteer Infantry ; was with Sherman, and at the battles of Chick- amauga and Resaca, and was wounded at Leigh's Ferry; was discharged June 15, 1865. Johnson G. H. prospector; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Illi- nois City ; rep ; Ind ; from Ohio. Johnson Jno. lives with M. H. Johnson ; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; born Illinois. Johnson M. H. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Cop- per Creek; rep; Ind; 335 acs, $13,400; Va. KEENAN JAS. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Muscatine ; dem ; Cath ; 320 acs, $6,000. Keenan Patrick, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Fer- dinand ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Keller Albert, lives with his father; dem; Ind; from Switzerland. Keller Alvin, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Illinois City ; dem ; Ind ; 105 acs, $3,000 ; Switz'd. Kennedy Jno. blacksmith; P. O. Ferdinand; rep; Ind; 120 acs, value, $6,000; Penn. Kingdan Richard, potter ; (Bendle & King- don) Illinois City; rep; Meth; from Eng. Kramer M. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O.Muscatine; dem ; Ind ; from Germany. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY: DRUEY TOWNSHIP. 395 Krautz August, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Musca- tine ; rep ; Meth ; 80 acs, $2,400 ; Ger. Krantz August, Jr. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Ferdinand ; dem ; Ind ; 200 acs, 5,000 ; Ger. Krueger Wm. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Meth; 130 acs, $2,600; Ger. LAWRENCE WM. miner; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Muscatine ; rep ; Bapt ; from England. Lewis Jas. laborer; Sec. 3; P. O. Drury; dem ; Ind ; from Indiana. Le Quatte Jeremiah, stock-raiser; Sec. 9; P. O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; 365 acs, $15,750. Le Quatte Jeremiah, renter; Sec. 10; P. O. Drury ; rep ; Ind ; born Illinois. MCCORMICK E. laborer; Illinois City; rep; Ind; from Ohio. McEntire Joseph, farmer; P. O. Drury; rep; Ind. McGiunis Jno. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Mus- catine; dem; Ind; 78 acs, val, $3,000; 111. McGreer Jno. farmer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Musca- tine; dem; Ind; 140 acs, val, $4,800; Ind. McGreer Lewis, farmer ; Sec. 4; P. O. Mus- catine; dem; Ind; 120 acs, val, $4,800; 111. McKillip Daniel, renter; P. O. Drury; dem; Cath ; from Scotland. McKillip Hugh, collier; Sec. 6; P. O. Mus- catine; dem; Ind; from Scotland. McKillip Hugh, Jr., lives with his father; dem ; Ind ; born Illinois. McKillip Patrick, farnis with D. McKillip; dem ; Cath ; from Iowa. McKnoll Osiah, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Ind; 140 acs, $3,500; Canada. McPherson Henry, farmer; Illinois City; rep ; Ind ; 120 acs, value, $2,000 ; Penn. McPherson Jas. farmer ; Illinois Citj' ; rep ; Presb ; 478 acs, value, $5,000 ; from Penn. Mardock David E. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Muscatine ; dem ; Ind ; 160 acs, $3,200 ; Ind. Mardock Jas. H. farmer ; lives with David • Murdock; P. O. Muscatine; dem; Ind. Marshall H. B. laborer; Sec. 23; P. O. Illi- nois City; rep; Ind; born Illinois. Matter Peter, rents the Essex farm ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Muscatine; rep; U. B. ; France. Mavis Chas. farmer ; Sec. 14; P.O. Illinois City; rep; Meth; 100 acs, val, $2,500; Ger. Meckling Jacob, retired; Sec. 36; P. O. Fer- dinand; rep; Luth; from Pennsylvania. Medler Wm. renter; Sec. 16; P.O. Musca- tine ; rep ; Meth ; from Iowa. Miller J. A. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Musca- tine ; dem ; Ind ; 120 acs ; from Germany. Mills Frederick, renter; Sec. 28; P. O. Mus- catine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Mills Jas. lives with H. Mills; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Mills Hope, Sec. 20; P. O. Muscatine; dem; Ind ; 80 acs, value $2,500 ; from Tennessee. Mills Hope, Jr., coal dealer; Sec. 21; P. O. Muscatine; dem; Ind; from Ohio. Mills Richard, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Musca- tine ; dem ; Ind ; 160 acs, val, $5,000 ; Tenn. Morrow Wm., Jr. renter; Sec. 1; P. O. Illi- nois City; rep; Ind; from Penn. Murdock David, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Mus- catine; dem; Ind; 160 acs, val. $5,400; O. Myer Henry, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Musca- tine; rep; 240 acs, val. $5,000 ; Germany. NEEDHAM FREDERICK, renter; Sec. 34; P. O.Ferdinand; dem; Ind; Ind. O'BRIEN EDWARD, renter; Sec. 28; P. O. Ferdinand; rep; Ind; from N. Y. O'Haver Joel, farmer; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Drury ; dem; U. B. ; 160 acs, val. $2,400; Ohio. Opdyke G. W. laborer; Sec. 28; P. O. Mus- catine ; dem ; Ind ; from New York. PATTEN ENBERT, rents of E. Thorn- ton; Sec. 20; P. O.Muscatine; rep; Ind. Peck Geo., Sr. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Ind; 80 acs, val. $200; O. Peck Geo., Jr. lives with Geo. Sr. ; rep ; Ind ; Ohio. PeckThos. W. lives with Geo. Sr.; P. O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; from Ohio. PeschtWm. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Drury; Meth; from Germany. Pullen David, farmer; Sec. 33 ; P. O. Cop. per Creek ; dem ; Ind ; from Indiana. Pullen Dennis, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Cop- per Creek; dem; Bapt; 160 acs, $5,000. PrL.l.EX EI.I, Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Copper Creek; born in Rock Island Co., (Drury) 111., Oct. 17, 1840; Dem; Ind; owns 160 acres, valued at $5,000; wife was Mary Garitty, who was born Feb. 18, 1852; married in August, 1871 ; enlisted, March 3, 1865, in the 28th Regt. I. V. L, Co. I. ; was at Mobile, Ala., and Brown- ville, Texas; served one year; Mrs. Har- riet Pullen was born in Union Co., In- diana, Oct. 4, 1818 ; was married to Madi- son Pullen, Nov. 21, 1836, who was born in Virginia, April 7th, 1811 ; died July 31, 1847; she came to Mercer Co. Sept. 9, 1837, and to this Co. April 26, 1838; five children. Pullen Lewis, farmer ; Sec. 8 ;' P. O. Musca- tine; dem; Ind; 40 acs, val. $1,600; 111. Powell Henry, lives with Jno. Powell ; rep ; Ind ; from Penn. PO^WFXI. JOHllir, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Illinois City ; born in Mitiin Co., Penn., May 28, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1859 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 240 acres, valued at $6,000; wife was Mrs. Amanda Severns, who was born in Marietta, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1837 ; married in September, 1861 ; eight I children; five boys and three girls. 396 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Powell Lewis, renter; Sec. 22; P. O. Illinois City ; rep ; Ind ; from Virginia. Powel Samuel, renter ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Illi- nois City ; rep ; Ind ; from Penn. Powel Wilbert, lives with Lewis Powel ; rep ; Ind ; from Virginia. Powell Wm. rents his father's farm ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Ferdinand; rep; Ind; Penn. Price Samuel, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Musca- tine; dem; Ind; from Texas. Price Wilson, farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Ferdi- nand; rep; Meth; 120 acs, $3,600; N. J. REUPATHTHOS. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; 40 acs, $1,200. Reed J. J. renter; Sec. 34; P. O. Copper Creek ; dem ; Ind ; from Indiana. BI^ED li. V. Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Illinois City; born in Union Co., Indiana, April 19, lb3o; came to this Co. in 1836; Rep ; Ind ; owns 320 acres, valued at $9,- 600 ; is Justice of the Peace for the third term ; first wife was Eliza Fuller, who was born in Germany, Sept. 10, 1831; died March 5, 1874; second wife was Lucretia Hillhouse, who was born in Ripley Co., Indiana, Sept. 30, 1844; married May 6, 1875 ; ten children ; five boys and two girls livipg. Reeves A. I. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Illinois City ; dem ; Ind ; 9 acs, $400 ; from Ohio. Reynolds Achilles, renter; Sec. 30; P. O. Copper Creek; ind; Ind; born Illinois. Reynolds D. M. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Ind; born Illinois. Reynolds Eli, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Musca- tine ; rep ; Ind ; 53 acs, val. $1,40U; Illinois. Reynolds Mrs. Esther, Sec. 30; P. O. Copper Creek ; Chris ; 300 acs, val. $900 ; Ohio. Reynolds Jas. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Musca- tine ; rep ; Ind ; 300 acs, val. $7,500 ; Penn. Reynolds J. D. tarmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Ind; 60 acs, $1,500; Indiana. Reynolds J. P. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Ind; 75 acs, $1,500; born 111. Reynolds Milton, farmer ; Sec. 18 ; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Ind; 40 acs, val. $1,000; 111. Reynolds Monroe, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Copper Creek; rep; Ind; born Illinois. Reynolds Wm. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Ind; 80 acs, $2,000; Illinois. RICKETTS ANTHOXY, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Drury; born in Marvland, Feb. 3, 1814; came to this Co. March 20, 1844; went to Virginia in 1826; lived there eleven years, in Ohio five j^ears, and in Mississippi two years; Dem; Meth; owns 280 acres, valued at $11,200; held the office of Justice of the Peace, and is Sciiool Trustee; wife was Amanda Doty, who was born in Ohio, March 27, 1834; married May 8, 1853 ; thirteen children ; seven boys and five girls living. Ricketts Anthony G., Jr. lives with his father; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Roseman J. B. renter; Sec. 19; P. O. Musca- tine ; rep ; Meth ; from Ohio. SEDAM C. farmer; Illinois City; rep; U. B. ; from Indiana. Sedam Peter, farmer ; Illinois City ; rep ; Ind ; from Indiana. Seiver J. A. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Copper Creek ; rep ; Ind ; 200 acs, val. $4,600 ; Va. Seiver L. M. farmer; lives with J. A. Seiver; rep ; Ind ; from Virginia. Sevron Mrs. Almida, Sec. 24; P. O. Illinois City; Ind; 80 acs, val. $2,400; from Ind. Severns Nye, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Illinois City; rep; born Illinois. Shell Jno. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Musca- tine; dem; Ind; 40 acs, val. $800; Ger. Shephei-d Wm. laborer; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Meth; house and lot; from N. Y. Shirkey Allen, laborer; works for D. Mur- dock; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Shirkey Jas. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Musca- tine ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, val. $2,500 ; Va. Shirkey Oliver, lives with Jas. Shirkey; P. O. Drury; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Shock Jno. cooper; Sec. 18; P. O. Musca- tine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Shutes J. x\. carpenter; Illinois City; rep; Ind; house and lot, val. $400; born 111. Shutes Taylor ; rents of T. D. Essex ; Sec. 4 ; P. O. Muscatine; rep; Ind; AVisconsin. Simons Geo. carpenter; Sec. 5; P. O. Drury rep; Meth; house and lot; from N. Y. Simpson W. H. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Illi- nois City; rep; Meth; 116 acres; Ohio. Smith Albert, laborer, lives with Mrs. Styers ; rep ; Ind ; from Iowa. Smith Benj. boatman; Sec. 1; P. O. Musca- tine; dem; Ind; from Canada. Smith D. K. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Ind; 80 acs, val. $2,400; Ohio. Smith G. R. renter ; Sec. 21 ; _ P. O. Musca- tine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Smith W. B. farmer ; Sec. 25; P. O. Mu.sca- tine; rep; Ind; 240 acs, val. $6,000; N. J. Spicker A. carpenter; Illinois City; rep; Ind; house and lot, val. $200; Canada. Spitzroggle Jacob, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Muscatine ; dem ; Ind ; from Germany. Steckman Adam, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Drury; rep; Ind; 2 acres and house; Va. STECKMAN J. A. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Drury; born in Penn., Nov. 29, 1827; came to this Co. in 185() ; Rej) ; Meth ; owns 20'*:^ acres, value $1,000; enlisted ]\Iarch 4, 1:^65, in 28th Regt. I. V. I., Co. I, under Canby; was discharged in Texas, March 4, 1866 ; wife was Catharine Stickrod, who KOCK ISLAND COUNTY: DEUEY TOAVNSHIP, 397 T was born in Penn., May 10, 1831 ; married Oct. 29, 1848; twelve children, four boys and three girls living. Steckuiau Wm. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Drury; rep ; Meth ; from Virginia. Stickrod Adam, lives with J. A. Steckman; re]) ; Meth ; from Penn. ISTICKROD JACKSOX, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Drury; born in Ohio, March 21, 1855; came to this Co. in 1859; Dem; Ind; 80 acres, value $2,400; his mother is tlie relict of Joseph Stickrod, who was born in Penn., Oct. G, 1826, died Dec. 17, 1872 ; she was born in W. Va., May 13, 1835. StuU J. R former; Illinois City; Sec. 10; dem ; U. B ;40 acres, value $1,200 ; Ohio. S^VERTFAtJKR & BAKER, Potters; Sec. 12; P. O. Illinois City; W. Swertfager was born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., May 31. 1839; came to this Co. in 1869; Kep; U. B. ; 41 acres, value $3,000; wife was Elizabeth A. Jones, who was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Dec. 21, 1840; married Nov. 8, 1860; six children, two boys and two girls living; Mr. Baker was born in Summit Co., Ohio, March 1, 1853 ; Rep; Ind. EKRY I. C. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Mus- catine ; dem ; Ind ; 88 acs, value $2,400. THORIXTON ERR, Retired; Sec. 20; P. O. Muscatine ; born in Penn., July 22, 1807 ; came to this Co., in 1854 ; lived in Muscatine Co., Iowa, twenty years ; Rep ; Ind; 140 acres, value $3,000; held flie office of Supervisor three terms ; wife was Lily Wood, who was born in Ohio, Sept. 15, 1816; married Feb. 12, 1854; seven children, three sons living; his son Wil- liam W. enlisted Feb. 17, 1864, in the 7th Iowa V. I., Co. A; was with Sherman at Atlanta, Resaca and to the sea; was dis- charged at the close of the war. Thornton Amesiah, lives with J. McGeer; P. O. Muscatine ; rep ; Ind ; from Iowa. Thornton Wm. W. lives with Err Thoi-nton ; rep ; Ind ; from Iowa. Thorpe Thos. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Musca- tine ; dem ; Ind ; 40 acres ; from England. Tice Jas. laborer ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Muscatine ; dem ; Ind ; from Iowa. Tillard August, boatman; Sec. 2; P. O. Illi- nois City ; dem ; Ind ; from Iowa. Tillard Jno. laborer; Illinois City; dem; Ind ; from Indiana. Tillard Robt. f^irmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Illinois City ; dem ; Ind ;. 83 acs, val. $2,000 ; Penn. Troxel H. T. laborer; Sec. 3; P. O. Drury; rep; Meth; house and 4 acs; Illinois. Troxel James, lives with his father; rep; Ind; born Illinois. Troxel Wm. lives with his father ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Drury; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Twiggs Wm., M. D. ; Illinois City; rep; Meth ; house and fi^ acs; from Ohio. Tyler C. P. potter; Illinois City; rep; Meth; from Iowa. UNDERWOOD HENRY, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Muscatine; rep; Bapt; 111. Underwood I. laborer; Sec. 18; rep; Ind; born Illinois. UNDERWOOD J. R. Farmer and Blacksmith; Sec. 17; P. O. Muscatine; born in Morgan Co., Ind., Sept. 18, 1833; came to this Co. in the spring of 1840; Dem; Bapt; 80 acres, value $3";000; wife was Eliza J. Crabtree, who was born in Union Co., Ind., in 1837; married Sept. 7, 1856; one boy and two girls; enlisted in the 1st Iowa V. I., Co. C, with Capt. Mason ; was wounded at the battle of Wilson Creek, and discharged; re-enlisted in the 126th I. V. I., Co. B; was at the siege of Vicks- burg and several small engagements; dis- charged Aug. 12, 1865. Unscheat Lewis, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mus- catine ; dem ; Ind ; from Germany. VANDOLx\H FRANKLIN, former; Sec. 10; P. O. Illinois City; dem; Ind; Ind. Vandolah Henry, rents his brother's farm; Sec. 10; P. O. Illinois City; dem; Ind. Vickers J. N. collier; Sec. 13; P. O. Illinois City; rep; Meth; 40 acs, val. $1,500; Ohio. Vickers J. M. potter; P. O. Illiuois City; rep ; Meth ; property valued at $500 ; Eng. WADE JNO. potter; Sec. 13; rents of H. Myer; P O. Muscatine ; dem ; Ind. Walker Andrew, farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Drury; rep; Ind; 16 acs, val. $1,000; Ohio. Walker Lewis, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Copper Creek ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, val, $2,000 ; Ger. Watson Thos. renter; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Musca- tine; rep; Ind; from Missouri. Whaley Josiah, mason; Sec. 25; P. O. Cop- per Creek ; rep ; Ind. Wherry Thos. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Musca- tine; dem; Ind; 80 acs, val. $2,500; Mich. White E. J. lives with father; rep; Friend; from New York. WHITE J. H. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Muscatine; born in Shrewsbury, Mon- mouth Co., N. J., Sept. 14, 1816; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Friend; 140 acres, value $3,000 ; wife was Abigail Hawkinson, who was born in Philadelphia, Penn., June 11, 1818; married March 19,1844; died Sept. 12, 1859 ; six children, four boys and two girls. Winn Morgan, lives with S. Winn ; dem ; Ind ; from Ohio. Winn Sam'l, farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Musca- tine; dem; Luth; from Ohio. Womacks A. T. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Illi- nois City; rep; Meth; 175 acs, val. $2,000. 39S BIOGEAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF WOMACKS lf¥. H. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Illinois City; born iu Brown Co., U., July 20, 1817; moved to Muscatine in 1889 ; lived there eight years, and came to this Co. in 1847 ; lived here since; Rep; Melh; 250 acres, value $5,000; held the 'office of Supervisor; wife was Elizabeth Doty, who was born in Brown Co., O., Oct. 12, 1817; married March 15, 1838; eleven children ; one boy living; his three sons, Albert M., Thos. P. and Alvin T., en- listed in the 93d Regt., Co. A, I. V. I. ; they were all wounded at the battle of Champion Hill, near Vicksburg — Thomas mortally; Albert severely, afterward starved to death at Andersonville ; Alvin slightly, who served to the close of the war. Wood F. A. larmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Musca- tine ; ilem ; Ind ; 120 acs, val. $3,600. Workman G. W. blacksmith; Sec. 20; P. O. Copper Creek ; Ind ; Q}4 acs, $600. Wormau Enoch, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mus- catine; rep; Ind; 120 acs, val. $4,800; Ind. Wrey G. W. miner; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Musca- tine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Wrey J. A. lives with T. A. Wrey; dem; Ind ; born Illinois. Wrey John E. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Musca- tine; rep; Ind; 500 acs, val. $12,500; Va. Wrey T. A. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Muscatine ; dem; Ind; 120 acs, val. $3,600; Virginia. Wrey T. W. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Musca- tine; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Wylie Mrs. Elizabeth ; Illinois City; Meth ; from Alabama. ZOLEJSERJNO. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Muscatine ; dem ; 160 acs, val. $4,800. DRURY BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Gay Jas, TF., Collier and Dealer in Clean, Pure Coal, first-class for steam purposes; Sec. 5; P. O. Drury. HatVfhorne R. A., Physician and Surgeon; Sec. 5; P. O. Muscatine. Swei'tfaffev & Sakey, Potters; Manufacturers and Dealers in all kinds of Pottery- ware; Sec. 13; P. O. Illinois City. HUGH GILCHRIST. Rapids City, Hampton Township. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY: COAL VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 399 COAL VALLEY TOWNSHIP. ABERER JACOB, carpenter; Coal Val- ley ; dem ; Catli ; from Germauy. Adams AVm. miner; P. O. Coal Valley; rep; Metli ; from England. Anderson John, laborer for Banner Coal Co. ; P. O. Milan : rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Angus Hugh, tenant; Sec. 36; Coal Valley; rei) ; U. P. ; from Ireland. Angus Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from Ireland. Ash Tlios. miner; Coal Valley; Prim. Meth. Atkinson Ralph, saloon ; Coal Valley ; rep ; from Indiana. BARDSLEY JOSEPH, miner; Coal Val- ley; dem; Prot; from England. Barton John, laborer; Coal Valley; dem; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. Battersby Hargraves, bookkeeper ; Coal Val- ley; dem; Ind; from England. Battersbjr Richard, coal operator ; Coal Val- ley ; dem ; Lib ; from England. Bedford John, tenant; Sec. 25; P.O. Coal Valley; dem; Lib; from England. BEDFORD MATTHE^VO. Farm- er; Sec. 25; P. O. Coal Valley; born in Davenport, Iowa, Jan. 7, .1844; came to tliis Co. seven years ago ; Dem ; Lib ; rents 120 acres of land; son of jVIatthew and Martha (Liversidge) Bedford, of Yorkshire, Eng., who emigrated to the U. S. in 1841, to Iowa in 1843, thence to this Co. ; the elder Mr. Bedford died April 13, 1874, leaving six sons, James L., William, Heniy, Matthew G., Mark and John ; name of wife was Elizabeth Lees, born April 26, 1847, married Jan. 20, 1876; have one daughter, Stella Jane, born Jan. 26, 1877. Blomquist A. M. merchant; Coal Valley; rep ; Meth ; from Sweden. Bly Ed. horse trainer on Long View farm; dem. Bowen John M. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Presb ; from Wales. Boylce Wm. miner; Coal Valley; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Brott Alfred, hardware; Coal Valley; ind; Lib. Brott John P.; Coal Valley; ind; Lib. Brown Gill, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Ind; from England. Brown Robt. miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot. Buckley Hannibal, Jr. miner; Coal Valley; dem; Prot; born Illinois. Buckley Joseph, invalid; Coal Valley; dem; Prot; from England. CAMPBELL THOS. miner; Coal Valley; rep ; Prot. Caugliey Hugh, lumber dealer ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Ind ; from Ireland. Cavanaugh Michael, laborer; P. O.Coal Val- ley ; dem ; Ind. Clark Harvey, laborer; Coal Valley; rep Prot; from Ohio. Clark Peter, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot from England. Connor Murt. blacksmith ; Coal Valley ; dem Cath ; from Ireland. Cook Benj. Valley House; Coal Valley; rep Ind. Cook Wm. miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot from England. Corns Thos. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Moliue dem; Epis; from England. Corns Thos. M. Sec. 21 ; P. O. Moline ; dem Epis ; born Illinois. Counley John, mason; Coal Valley; dem Cath ; from Ireland. CROCKETT COIi. WM. D. Farmer and Stock Grower; Sec. 28; P. O. Coal Valley; born in Fayette Co., Ky., July 14, 1818; came to this Co. in 1868; Dem ; Chris ; owns 400 acres of land, value $30,000; Col. Crockett bred and developed- the noted mare Lula; has three of her sisters, also a half-sister of Goldsmith Maid, as breeders in his stable ; Mr. Crock- ett's llrst wife was Mary Ann Graves ; she died June 5, 1845, leaving three children, Thomas G., Martha R. and Charles N.; second wife was Eliza H., daughter of Col. Thompson Ware, of Bourbon Co., Ky. ; she died June 22, 1865, leaving four children, Sallie Lee, Fanuie W., Philemon M. and William K. ; present wife was Laura B., daughter of Dr. B. Gillett, of Rocliesler, N. Y.; married Dec. 31, 1867; children are Nelson L., Perrin, Mary B., Sue N. and Berkley J. DAVIDSON ROBT. carpenter; Coal Val- ley; rep; Prot; from England. DAVIS THOS. J. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Coal Valley; born in South Wales, Sept. 24, 1824; came to this Co. in 1864; 35 400 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTOEY OF Dem; Bapt; owns 80 acres of land, value $6,000, and 160 acres in Union Co., Iowa; son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Jones) Davis ; first wife was Margaret Jones, of . Pa. ; she died in 1848, leaving one daugh- ter, Ann Elizal)eth; second wife was Eliz- abeth Griswold, of Ky., married July 29, 1850; she was born April 18, 1834; have six cliilch'en living, Martha Jane, born April 30, 1851; Daniel, Feb. 24, 1856; Mar}', Dec. 17, 1860; Minnie, July 19, 1866; John, Dec. 19, 1872; Dolly, Aug. 10, 1875. I>A:XBY JOHX K. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Coal Valley ; born in Lincolnshire, Eng., July 15, 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Dem ; Ind ; owns 40 acres of land, value $1,400; son of John and Elizabeth (Fall) Danby; Mr. Danby left England in 1849, lived six years in Canada, then came direct to this Co. ; name of wife was Mar- tha Sackfield, born Dec. 14, 1844, in Lan- cashire, Eng.; married June 3, 1863; have three children, Durward Ells, born Jan. 20,1864; Carrie E., Jan. 27, 1866; Alice Fall., Nov. 3, 1868. Dawson Richard, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from England. Dawson John, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot. Dawson George, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from England. Dettmau John, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Luth ; from Germany. Devore Jacob, miner ; dem ; Prot ; from Oliio. EDSON P. L., photographer; Coal Val- ley; rep; Ind. Edwards David L., miner; Coal Valley; rep; Bapt; from Wales. Evans David E. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from Wales. Evans Thos. R. farmer; See. 25; P. O. Coal Valley; rep ; Welsh Ch. ; from Wales. Evener George, Sr. farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Coal Valley ; dem ; Presb. Evener George, Jr. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Coal Valley ; dem ; Presb ; born Illinois Everitt John, horse dealer; Coal Valley; dem; Prot; from England. FELSKI JULIUS, miner; Coal Valley; dem ; Luth ; from German}^ FITTEI.I, FREDERICK-Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Coal Valley; born in Shoul- den, Eng., Nov. 27, 1814; came to this Co. in 1851; Dem; Lib; owns 40 acres of land, value $2,400; son of George Fittell, of Eng. ; came to the U. S. in 1835 ; lived in ,N. J. about three years, and in Ohio six'' years; came to 111. in 1844; name of wife was Sarah Roach, of Syracuse, N. Y. ; she was born Sept. 2, 1816, married Aug. 14, 1837 ; have six children, Phoebe, born June 14, 1839; Joseph, Sept. 19, 1843; Maria, Jan. 26, 1845; Margaret Jane, March 7 1848; George, May 11, 1850; John, Jan. 12, 1853. Fittel Joseph, Sec. 35; P. O. Coal Valley, dem; Lib; from Ohio. Fitzpatrick Solomon, laborer; Sec. 28; dem; Ind ; from Ohio. For.'^ter John, engineer; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from England. Freeburg Frederick, harness maker ; P. O. Coal Valley ; rep ; Presb ; from Sweden. GARLAND JOSEPH, miner; Coal Val- ley ; rep ; Prot ; from England. Garland Sam'l G. miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot. Geisler Wm. saloon; Coal Vallej-; dem; Luth ; from Germany. Glendening J^ohn T. miner; Coal Valley; rep ; Prol; ; from England. Gobat Samuel, laborer; Coal Valley; ind; Lib. Gorman Hugh, laborer ; Coal Valley ; dem ; Cath ; fi'om Ireland. Greer John, miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot. OR£GO ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Coal Valley ; born in County Mayo, Ireland, Aug. 5, 1817; came to this County in 1854 ; Dem ; Prot ; owns 300 acres of land, valued at $13,500; emigrated with parents to the U. S. in 1832; lived in the State of N. Y. 22 years, then came to this County; name of wife was Sally Hop- per, of Bath, N. Y., she was born Feb. 23, 1827; married Oct. 8, 1845; have eight children living, George L., born Dec. 10, 1849; Robert, March X 1852; Joseph W., May 15, 1856; Adelbert P., Aug. 28, 1859; Stephen D., Aug. 17; 1862; Edward, Dec. 25, 1864; James F., June 16, 1867; Sarah, Nov. 18, 1870. HADDICK JOHN, Sr. miner; Coal Val- ley ; rep ; Prot ; from England. Haddick John, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot. Haddick Richard, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot. Haddick Wm., Sr. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from England. Haddick Wm., Jr. miner ; rep ; Prot ; from England. Haigh Alfred, butcher; Coal Valley ; dem ; Epis; from England. Hall AVilliam, Sr. miner; Coal Valley; rej?; Prot; from England. Ilalverson John, miner; Coal Valley; dem; Prot; from England. Harris James, laborer; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from England. Hass Fred'k, teamster; Coal Valley; dem; Luth ; from Germany. Hass John T., Sr. brick maker; Coal Valley; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY: COAL VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 401 Hass John T., Jr. miner ; Coal Valley ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. HAXIE ISAAC F. Farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Coal Valley; born in Dutchess Co., N. Y., July 15, 1817; came to this County in 1865 ; Dem ; Epis ; rents 80 acres of land ; son of Wanton and Mary (Forman) Iloxie; was a resident of the State of Michigan when she was admitted into the Union, in 1835 ; was elected County Clerk, at the tirst election in Kent Co. ; name of wife was ]\[ari>-aret Gibson, of Salem, Washins^ton Co., N. Y. ; she was born Feb. 22, 1825 ; married July 15, 1848 ; have three children, Ella, Ann, Chattie F., and Mamie. Hertzberg Fred'k, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot ; from Germany. Iligginson John, miner; Coal Valley; dem; Prot ; from England. Hillier Charles, farmer; Sec. 24; dem; iud; from Nova Scotia. HIIil^IKR GEOROE, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Coal Valley; born in Gloucester- shire, England, January 20, 1822; came to this County in 1852 ; Dem ; Ind ; owns 255 acres of land, valued at $11,200; son of George and Sarah ( Stephen ) Hillier, of England, who emigrated to Nova Scotia in 1827, and then came to Rock Island; Messrs. Park & Hillier are operating the Rock River Coal and Transportation Co. ; their coal lands are on Sec. 19, Henry Co. ; name of wife was Flora McDonald, born June IG, 1823; married Dec. 3, 1845; have six children living, George, Henry M., Charles W., Sadie, Telia, Alexandria A. Hillier Henry, farmer; Sec. 24; dem; Ind; from Nova Scotia. Honldsworth Thomas, mason ; Coal Valley ; rep; Prot. Huber Charles, wagon maker; Coal Valley; dem ; Prot ; from Germany. Hudson Giles, miner and undertaker ; rep ; Prot; from England. Hughes John, miner; Coal Vallej^; rep; Prot; from Wales. Hughes Richard J. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from Wales. JENNINGS THOS. J ley ; dem ; Prot. Johnson John, laborer Luth. Johnson Jno. O. laborer from Sweden. Johnson Michael, clerk Cath ; from Ireland. Jones David R. clerk Cong ; from Wales. Jones Jno. H. mason; Prot; from Wales. Jones Thos. G. miner Prot ; from Wales, engineer ; Coal Val- ; Coal Valley ; rep ; ; Coal Valley ; Luth ; ; Coal Valley ; dem ; ; Coal Valley; rep; ; Coal Valley; rep; ; Coal Valley; rep; Juergens I. I. mason ; Coal Valley ; dem ; Prot; from. Germany. K ILLING WM. farmer; Sec. 22; Coal Valley ; dem ; Ind ; from Germany. KRAMER \VII.IiIAM A. School Teacher; Coal Valley; born in Harrison Co., Ohio, Sept. 28, 1832; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Rep ; Presb ; owns town property, val. 1500; Mr. Kramer has taught school in this town and district twelve years; nanae of wife was Frances A. Chiddester, of Belmont Co., Ohio, born April 13, 1841 ; married Feb. 4, 1858; have six children, Hattie Jane, William A., Alice C, John B., Lee Roy, Samuel L. I\li-upp Gustave, saloon ; Coal Valley ; iud ; Luth ; from Germany. LEE JNO. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Presb ; from England. I.EE WIL.I.IAM, Jr. Clerk for the Coal Valley Mining Co.; Coal Valley; born in Durham, England, Oct. 1, 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1862; Rep; Presb; owns 38 acres coal land in Peoria Co., 111., value $4,000; has held the position of Clerk and Paj^ Roll Keeper for this Min- ing Co. about fifteen years ; name of wife was Eliza Lepper, of Menagan, Ireland, born Feb. 13, 1851 ; married Jan. 18, 1871 ; have three children, Mary Ann, Eliza and George. Lees Jerry H. tenant ; Sec. 25 ; dem ; Presb ; born Illinois. Lees Jno. M., Sec. 25; ind; Presb; from Ohio. Lees Joseph D., Sec. 25 ; dem ; Presb ; born Illinois. I.EES THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Coal Valley; born in Lancashire, England, Oct. 20, 1825 ; came to this Co. in 1852 ; Dem ; Presb ; owns 240 acres of land, value $12,000; son of Robert Lees, of England ; Mr. Lees came to the U. S. 1848; lived four years in Ohio; name of wife was Jane Mills, of England; she was l)oru May 18, 1824, married in 1846, and died Jan. 23, 1868, leaving eight children, Elizabeth, now Mrs. M. G. Bedford; John M., Jerry H., Joseph D., Mary A., Thomas R., Salina A., Emma J. and an adopted daughter, Betty A. ; Mr. Lees has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Assessor and Supervisor for successive terms. Lepper Geo. clerk; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from Ireland. Lindlotf Frederick, miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot ; from Germany. Linquist Louis, miner; P. O. Milan; rep; Luth ; from Sweden. Lloyd Daniel, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Cong ; from Wales. Loebner Otto, barber; Coal Valley; dem; Prot ; from Germany. 402 BIOGEAPHICAL DIKECTOEY OF Logan Tlios. J. miner ; Coal Valley ; ind ; Prot; from Scotland. Longstaff Newrick, miner; Coal Valley; rep ; Lib ; from England. Lyons David, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot. Lyons Maxwell, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot. McCANN JNO. laborer; Coal Valley; rep ; Prot. McCarty Patrick, farmer; Sec. 30; P. 0. Milan ;dem; Cath ; from Ireland. McFarlane Juo. B. teacher; Coal Valley; rep. Mclntyre Neil, shoe-maker; Coal Valley; dem; Prot; from Scotland. McQuoid Robert, milling; Coal Valley; ind; Presb; from Ireland. MARTIX HUGH, Blacksmith; Coal Valley; born in County Down, Ireland, April 5, 1842; came to this Co. in 1868; Bep ; Presb ; owns town property, value |1,000 ; son of Hugh and Martha (McWhin- ney) Martin ; Martha died Dec. 29, 18G1, in Ireland ; name of wife was Ann, daugh- ter of John and Mary Angus McGimpsey, born July 15, 1845 ; married March 24, 1868; have four children living and one deceased, John McG., died Oct. 27, 1873 ; Matilda J., born Oct. 17, 1869 ; Mary E., April 6, 1871; Katie L., Aug. 17, 1872; Hugh R, Oct. 27, 1874. Martin Karl, cooper; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from Germany. Martin Dr. Thos. druggist; Coal Valley; rep; Presb; from Ohio. Martin Walter, Coal Valley; rep; born Illinois. Matson Peter, mason; Coal Valley; dem; Prot; from Germany. Meyers Nicholas, miner: Coal Valley; rep; Lib ; from Germany. Meyers Wm. carpenter ; Coal Valley ; dem ; Prot; from Germany. Miller Jno. miner; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot; fi'om England. Moeller Jno. saloon; Coal Valley; dem; Luth ; from Germany. Morgan Jacob W. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot ; from Wales. Morgan Samuel, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Cong; from Wales. Morgan Wm. L. miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; from Wales. Mulvaney Peter, tin-smith; Coal Valley; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Murphy Thos. J. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Cath ; from Ireland. Murphy Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Cath ; from Ireland. ? CONNER JEREMIAH, miner; Coal Valley ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland. o O'Neil Jno. coal operator; Coal Valley; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Oldfield Thos. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from England. Ord Robert, engineer; Coal Valley; rep; Prot ; from England. PACE S. D. butcher; P.O. Moline; dem; Epis; from England. Park Andrew^ miner; Coal Valley; dem; Ind ; from Nova Scotia. PARK JOH5f, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Coal Vallev; born in Bridge of Johnson, Scotland, April 13, 1820; cnme to this Co. in 1851; Dem; Pre.sb; owns 200 acres of land, value |9,000; son of Andrew and Agnes (liven) Park; left Scotland in 1837 for Nova Scotia, lived there thirteen years, one year in Pennsylvania, then came to this Co.; at Nova Scotia married Charlotte Hillier, July 27, 1843 ; she was born in Gloucestershire, England, Dec. 23, 1820; have seven children living, Sarah, (now Mrs. David Grant), Agnes, (wlio married John Sommerson, Dec. 26, 1864, and died May 29, 1876, lesiving five children), An- drew, (who married Mary Callihan), John Henry, George Wm., Lottie E., David E. and Margaret A. Parker Johnson, miner ; Coal Vallej' ; rep ; Prot; from England. Parker Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from England. Patterson Jno. T. confectionery ; Coal Valley ; Epis; from England. Patterson Robert, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from England. Pearce Jno. laborer; Coal Valley; rep; Univ. Phelps Oliver, laborer; Coal Valley; rep; Prot. Phillips Jno. miner; Coal Valley ; rep; Prot; from England. Phillips John H. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; fi'om Wales. Phillips Thos. merchant; Coal Valley; rep; Cong ; from Wales. Phillips Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from Wales. Powell Samuel, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from Wales. Pratt John, miner; P. O. Milan; rep; Ind; from England. RADFORD SAMUEL, miner; Coal Val- ley ; rep ; Meth ; from England. Ranson George, miner; Coal Valley; rep; from England. RAKSOX JOHX, Farmer and Miner; Sec. 35; P. O. Coal Valley; born in Co. Durham, Eng., July 3, 1813; came to this Co. in 1854; Dem ;' Prim. Meth; owns 89 acres of land, value $3,500; son of Wil- liam and Jane (Wilson) Ranson ; both died EOCK ISLAND COUNTY ! COAL VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 403 iu Eug. ; name of wife was Louisa Eliza- betli, daughter of John and Harriet Hut- son, of Eng., who died in tlie city of Lon- don; born July 6, 1810; married Jan. 15, 1843 ; have an adopted son, Tliomas W. ; Mrs. Hanson has one son by her tirst lius- band, William John Hanson. Ransou Thos. W. miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot; from England. Ranson W. J. notary public; Coal Valley; rep ; Meth ; from England. Reay George, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot ; fi'om England. Reay John, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from England. Reay Thos., Sr. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from England. Reay Thos., Jr. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from England. Reed Jas. foreman Coal Valley Mining Co. ; rep ; Ind ; from England. Roberts Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from Wales. Rose Frederick, wagon maker; Coal Valley; ind ; Prot ; from Germany. Rosenberg Otto, gardener; Coal Valley; dem ; Prot ; from Germany. Rouch Thos. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from Ireland. Routzong E. H. painter; Coal Valley; dem; Prot. Routzong Henry, painter; Coal Valley; dem; Prot. SALMON LEVI, blacksmith; Coal Val- ley ; rep ; Cong ; from Wales. Schindler Edward, farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Coal Valley; dem; Cath. Schnell Charles, blacksmith-. Coal Valley; dem ; from Germany. Schrtuder Peter, shoemaker ; dem ; Prot ; from Germany. Schrfcder Richard, laborer; P. O. Milan; dem ; Ind. SEVILLE BENJAMIN B. Coal Operator; Sec. 3(); tirm of Mansell, Bat- tersby »fc Seville, Coal Valley; born in Lancashire, Eng., and came to this Co. in 1850; Dem; Ind; son of Peter and Peggy (Mills) Seville, who came to the U. S. in 1848; lived about two years in Penn., then came to this Co. ; has been operating in coal with this tirm about three years. Seville Joseph; miner; dem; Ind; from England. Smith John, laborer for Banner Coal Co. ; P. O. Mihm; dem; Ind. Spears Alexander, miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot; from Scotland. St. John Matthew, miner; Coal Valley; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Stafford Louis, miner ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot. Stafford Wm. carpenter ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Prot. Stanton George, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Coal Valley; rep; Bapt; from England. Stephens John, Jr. tenant; Sec. 26; Coal Valley ; rep ; Ind. Stephens Lewis, farmer ; Sec. 26 ; Coal Val- ley; rep; Ind; from Wales. Stevens John, Sr. farmer ; Coal Valley ; rep ; Cong. Stewart Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from Scotland. Stokoe John, miner; CoalValley; rep; Prot; from England. Sudlow H. B. merchant; Coal Valley; rep; Presb. THOMAS L. B. merchant; CoalValley; rep ; Ind ; from Wales. Thomas Morgan, miner; CoalValley; rep; Prot; from Wales. Thomas Wm. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Cong ; from Wales. Thompson John, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot ; from England. Thompson Robt. retired ; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from Ireland. Treglown John, merchant ; Coal Valley ; ind ; Epis ; from England. Trevor Richard, vet. siu-geon; CoalValley; dem; Prot; from England. VONACH AUGUST, miner; Coal Val- ley; dem; Ind; from Pennsylvania. Vonach Dr. Ferdinand, Sr. Coal Valley; dem ; Ind ; from Germany. Vonach Ferdinand, Jr. painter; Coal Val- ley ; dem ; Ind ; from Germany. Vonach Henry, saloon ; Coal Valley ; dem ; Ind ; from Germany. WILLIAMS DAVID, miner; CoalVal- ley ; rep ; Prot ; from Wales. AVilliams David J. tenant; Sec. 36; rep; Presb; from South Wales. Willianis John, miner; Coal Vallej"; rep; Prot ; froni Wales. Williams Thos. miner. Coal Valley; rep; Prot ; from Wales. Williams Thos. miner; Coal Valley; rep; Cong ; from Wales. Willshire Janies W. miner; Coal Valley; rep ; Prot ; from England. Wilson George, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot; from England. Woods Joseph, miner; Coal Valley; rep; Prot ; from England. Wooley Wm., Sr. gardener; Coal Valley; dem; Prot; from England. Wooley Wm., Jr. miner; dem; Ind; from. England. 40dt BIOGKAPHIOAL DIEECTOBY OF YEAGERIGNATZ, miner; Coal Valley; I Young Joseph, miner; Coal Valley; clem; rep ; Catli ; from Germany. Prot ; from England. COAL VALLEY BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Crockett, Col, Wm. J). Prop. Long View Stock Farm; Sec. 28; P. O. Coal Valley; breeder of trot- ting and harness horses; Hamilton- ians, Almonts and Gold Dust are the leading families; also breeder of thoroughbred Durham Cattle all registered. 3Iartin Huffh, Blacksmith. Par'k & Jlillierf Coal Operators. Mansellf Battershy tC Sevillef Coal Operators. COE TOWNSHIP. ADRIAN CHAS. farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; 133 acres, val. $6,000. ALIiJEN €JEOROE, Farmer and Stock Kaiser; Sec. 20; P. O. Port Byron ; born in Illinois in 1825; came to this County in 1834; Rep; owns 478 acres of' land, valued at $24,000 ; married Ann E. Torpin of Pa., in 1858 ; have four children, names, Charles H., Fannie, Hattie, and Carrie E. AliliElV 11. P. Farmer and Stock Rais- er ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Cordova ; born in New York 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1868; Dem ; owns 76 acres of land, valued at $3,000; married Lillian Allen, of Illinois, in 1872, for second wife; have three children, names, Ina, Eunice, and Mary M. AI.I.EX S. D. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Port Byron; born New York, 1816; came to this Co. in 1842; Dem; owns 140 acres of land, valued at $6,000 ; married Martha Ann Nole, of Peun., in 1861 ; second wife; fifteen cliildren, names, John A., Samuel E., Charles E., Frank E., Steven J., Emily J., Mary E., Laura L., Nancy, Maggie E., Ruth C, Clarence W., Elmer S., Jesse L., and Ada A. Anderson Holmes, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Port Byron; rep; 120 acres, value $6,000. Ashdown Mark, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Port Byron; dem; 240 acres, value $12,000. ASHDOWX \VM.HK:SfRY, Farm- er; See;. 18; P. O. Port Byron; born in N. Y., 1854; came to this County in 1855; Dem; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,800; is School Director; married Eva Golden of Rock Island Co., 111., in 1875; she was born in 1855. AIRD JOHN farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; 40 acres, value $2,000. B BAII^EY JAMES V. Farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Cordova; born in Port Byron, 111. in 1846 ; Dem ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; was Assessor one year; married Mary Cool, of Illinois, in 1870; have one girl, named Carrie T. Baker Henry, farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 40 acres, value $2,000. Baker Israel, farmer, rents; P. O. Cordova; rep ; born Penn. BAKER RODOI.PHITS J. R. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 8; P.O. Cordova; born in 111. in 1823; came to this County in 1835 ; Rep ; Christian ; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $14,000, house, lots, &c., valued at $2,000; married Phil- ena S. Rathbun, of Steuben Co., N. Y., in 1844; have two children, named Maria L. and Leander. Barnes Dennis, farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Port Byron ; dem ; 80 acres, value $4,000. Barnes Joseph, fixrmer, rents of his father; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port Byrou; dem. Beal Geo. W. grain and stock dealer ; P. O. Hillsdale ; rep ; from Penn. Beal James, farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Hillsdale ; rep ; Bapt ; 126 aci'es, value $6,000 ; Penn. Beal Wm. S. grain and stock dealer; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; from Penn. BEAMER SA1IUEI>, Farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port Byron; born in Penn. 1827; came to this County in 1868 ; Rep ; owns 121^ acres of land, valued at $500; married Mary A. Pershing, of Penn., in 1864; have one child, Rachel N. Bean Samuel, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 12)^ acres, value ROCK ISLAND COUNTY I COE TOWNSHIP. 405 Bei2:lmare Geo. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Port Byron ; Luth ; 80 acres, value $4,000. Benjamin C. H. former; Sec. 39; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 40 acres, value $2,000. Benjamin James A. farmei", with his father; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Meth; from Penn. Booard James farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Port ^ Byron; Cong; 140 acres, value $7,000. Braker D. D. farmer and blacksmith ; Sec. 14; P. O. Port Byron; 82 acres, vai. $4,000. Brant Hans, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Hillsdale; dem ; Luth ; 80 acres, val. $4,000 ; German^' Brown Barclay, laborer; P. O. Port Byron; dem ; from Penn. Brown Oscar, farmer, rents of mother; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Cordova ; rep ; 72 acres, val. $2,500. Bruner Samuel, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Cong; 220 acres, val. $11,000. Bruer Simpson, farmer, rents of Gaylord; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port Byron; rep. Buckley John, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Hills- dale ; dem ; Cath ; 80 acres, value $4,000. CAIN E. S. farmer, with father; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; born Illinois. Cain W. farmer, with father; P. O. Hillsdale; rep ; born Illinois. CAIX WESI.EY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 12; P. O. Hillsdale; born N. J., 182G ; came to this County in 1847 ; rep ; Bapt; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $20,000 ; married Mary C. Quick, of N. J., in 1847; have three children, named Edwin S., Worthington and Whilldon W. Cain Worthington, farmer, works with fath- er; Sec. 12; P. O. Hinsdale; dem; Penn. Calking C. W. laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep; born^N. Y. Case Ambrose, laborer; P.O. Port Byron; dem ; Meth ; born Illinois. Case John, farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; owns 1 acre, house, &c., value $150. Clark G. W. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Meth; 110 acres, val. $4,000. Conner S. farmer, rents; P. O. Cordova; rep; born New Jersey. Cox Homer, laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep. Cox J. L. former; Sec. 19; P. O. Port Byi'on; rep; Metli ; 80 acres, value $4,000; Ind. Crabbenhoft Fred, farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Port Byron ; dem ; 40 acres, value $2,000. Crabbenhoft Henry, farmer, with his father; Sec. 27; P.O. Port Byron; dem; Germany. Crawford Wm. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 80 acres, $4,000 ; Ire. Crow Frederick, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Port Bynm; dem; 60 acres, $3,000; German j\ Cruts J. B. farm laborer; Sec. 19; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; from New Jersey. Curtis P. farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Cordova; rep; own 157 acres, value $8,000. DAINEY D. J. former; Sec. 29; P. O. Port Byron ; owns 40 acres, val. $2,000. I>AII.EY JESSE S. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Cordova ; born in Va., 1826; came to this Co. in 1840; Rep; Bapt; owns 316 acres, value $18,000; was Assessor two years; elected Super- visor for 1873-4-5-6 ; married Margaret E. Hitchcock, of Iowa, in 1856; one girl, Edith A. Davis J. S. form laborer; P. O. Port Byron; rep ; from Kentucky. Day J.' P. farmer; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep; U. P.^ 160 acres, $4,000; from Penn. Dehnhardt E. J. farm laborer; P. O. Port Byron ; Luth ; Irom Germany. Dent John, farm laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep; from England. Dewolf Olin H. laborer; P. O. Port Byron; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Dillion David, farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Port Byron; rep; 120 acres, $6,000; from Ohio. Dillion Benj. former; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Hdls- dale ; rep ; 80 acres, value $4,000 ; Ohio. Dillon F. M. farmer, rents of Father Josham ; Sec. 34; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Meth; O. Dillon Joshua, farmer ; Sec. 34; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 120 acres, $6,000 ; O. Dillon J. F. former, with father; Sec. 34; P. O. Port Byron; from Ohio. Dillon Taylor, farmer, with father; Sec. 35; P. O. Port Byron; from Ohio. Doose Reamer, farmer, rents of Mrs. Win- terfeldt; Sec. 13; P. O. Hillsdale; Luth. Dougal Robert, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; 80 acres, $4,000 ; from Penn. EGE A. S. farmer, rents of Mrs. C. Mar- shall; Sec. 3; P.O. Cordova; rep; Bapt. Ege Chas. farmer, with father; Sec. 3; rep; from New Jersey. Eipper Mrs. Helen, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Port Byron; 160 acres, $8,000; Germany. Engdahl Peter, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Luth; 26 acres, $1,300; Swe. FIFE JOHN, farm laborer; Sec. 11; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; from Ireland. Filbert Levi, laborer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 18 acres, $900 ; from Penn. Fitzgibbons John, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; Cath ; 80 acres, $4,000. Flickengar Jacob, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 80 acres, $4,000. Florence Chas. rents form; Sec. 22; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Florine John, farmer; P.O. Port Byron ; rep; Luth ; 30 acres. GARNETT R. H. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Port Byron; dem; rents 125 acres; 111. Garnett Samuel, rents farm ; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; born 111, 406 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Gaructt Wm. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Port Byron; dem; 160 acres, |8,000; from Pa. OARXETT WI Llil AM,Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 21; P. O. Port Byron; born in Penu. in 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1840; Dem; owns 170 acres land, value $10,000; married Sarah Brown, of Penn., in 1842; four children, Eliza Jane, Robert H., Joseph F. and William F. Garrison A. A. farmer, with father; Sec. 10; P. O. Port Byron ; born Illinois. Garrison Philo, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Port Byi-on ; rep ; Meth ; 90 acres, $3,200. Garrison W. B. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Port Byron ; from Pennsylvania. Genung Geortje, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Port Byron; rep"; 80 acres, $4,000; born 111. GEXlTlfO WM. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. IG; P. O. Port Byron; born in N. Y. in 1824; came to this Co. in 1837 ; rep ; Meth ; owns 260 acres of land, value $12,000 ; married Elizabeth Dunmire, of Penn., in 1857; nine children, names, William C, C. E., Frank C, George, Charles, Helen D., Sarah E., Emma A. and Addie R. Gibson Thos. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Cong; 26 acres, $1,300; Ire. GilflUim J. ftirm laborer; P. O. Port Byron; from Ireland. CrOIiDEN AMOS, farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 11; P. O. Cordova; born in IST. J. in 1821; came to this Co. in 1853; Rep; Bapt; owns 280 acres land, value $14,000; married Theresa Reading, of N. J. ; four children, William R., Levi A., Charles J. and Eva. Griffin Frank, farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; Cath ; 10 acres, $400 ; Ire. Groa Fred, farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P.O. Port Byron ; dem; Luth; 60 acres ; $3,000 ; Germany. Guinn James, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Port B^TOn; dem; 120 acres, $6,000; Ireland. Gumtau L. rents farm; P. O. Hillsdale; Luth ; from Germany. HAHA JNO. F. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O Hillsdale; 240 acres, $12,000; Ger. Hasson Alex, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Port Byron; Bapt; 80 acres, $4,000; Ireland. Hassen James, carpenter; Sec. 22; P. O. Port Byron; dem; from Pennsylvania. Hassen John, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; from Pennsylvania. HAIIBKR4.S JOHlf I>. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Port Byron; born in Germany in 1808; came to tliis Co. in 1849; Dem; Luth; owns 40 acres land, house, lot, etc., value $1,600; married Margaret K. Gries- sen, of Germany, in 1837; live children, Marx D., J. D., Eli/.abetli A., Cathrina M., and Margaret M. IVl. Hauberg Marx, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; Luth ; 280 acres, $14,000. Herron Eustus; farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; Luth ; rents 80 acres, $4,000. Herron J. A. farmer, lives with mother ; Sec. 32; P. O. Port Byron; dem; Luth; Ger. Herron Rins. C. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; Luth; 200 acres,$10,000. Hewett Jas. N. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Port Byron; dem; 40 acres, $1,500; from Pa. Ilobart Ed. tinner; P. O. Port Byron; rep; owns one acre, house and lot, val. $1,000. HOIiL-I^iTER A. F. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 19; P. O. Port Byron; born in N. Y. in 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1837; Rep; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000 ; married Rebecca Reed, of Penn., in 1860 ; four children, Eva G., Emma L., Grace C. and Albert F. HOI.I.ISTER REUBElf G. Farm- er ; Sec. 18; P.O. Port Byron ; born in 111. in 1835; came to this Co. in 1836; Rep; owns 40 acres, value $800; rents 360 acres of his father, Isaac; was private in Co. D, 12th Regt. I. V. I.; wounded at the battle of Shiloh ; discharged on that account ; mar- ried Euphemia Trent, of Ky., in 1864; four children, Effie N., Eugene, George and Frank G. Holtz John, farmer, rents of Shall ; P. O. HilLsdale; Dem; from Pennsylvania. Humstead Jared, laborer; P. O. Cordova; rep ; from New York. J AQUA Seth, farm laborer; P.O. Cordova; dem; from Ohio. Jennings Thos. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 150 acres, $6,000 ; O. Jennings Wm. farmer ; Sec. 27; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; rents 120 acres ; from Penn. Johnson J. A. farmer; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Hills- dale; dem; rents 80 acres; from Ohio. Johnson Wm. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Port Byron; dem; Meth; 80 acres, $4,000; O. Johnson W. N. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Hills- dale; dem; Meth; 160 acres, $8,000; Md. ASSUS O. rents farm; from Germany. K Kepner L. farmer, rents of Bates; P. O. Cor- dova ; dem ; from Ohio. Kranhoft Frederick, farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; Luth ; 40 acres, $2,000. LARUEGEO.W. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Port Byron; 40 acres, $2,000; N. Y. Larue Jacob, farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Port Byron ; 170 acres, $8,000 ; N. J. Larne Martin, farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Port Byron; dem; 160 acres, $8,000; N. Y. Leslie Geo. farmer, with father; P. O. Port Byrcm; rep; 40 acres, $1,600; from Pa. Leslie Wm. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Port Byron; rep; U. P.; 160 acres, $6,000; Pa. Liston John, fiirmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; 80 acres, $4,000 ; from Ind. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY: COE TOWNSHIP. 407 Luptine Win. farmer, with father; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; from Germany. Lyford Dr. J. H. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Port Byron; rep ; Cong; 320 acres, |1,600; N.Y. McCALL Wm. former; Sec. 18; P.O. Port Byron; rep; U. P.; 26 acs.,f 1,300. McCAIili HII«H, Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Port BjTon; born in Penn. in 1832; came to this Co. in 1849; Rep; owns 120 acres land, value $7,000 ; was Assessor 13 years, Justice o^ Peace 7 years; married Nancy A. Reynolds, of Penn., for lirst wife; she died in 1863; three children, Mary I., George and Hugh M. ; married Mrs. Amanda A. Cook, of Ohio, in 1865. one child, Tom Eby. McCallJohn, retired former ; Sec. 27; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; U.P. ; was in war of 1812 ; McCounell J. S. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Hillstlale; dem; rents 160 acres; from Pa. McConnell Joseph H. farmer, with father; Sec. 27; P.O. Port Byron; rep; born P.l. McCounell W. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Port Byron; rep; U. P.; 220 acres, $11,000; Pa. McConnell Wm. R. farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Port Byron; rep; U.P.; 120 acres, $6,000, McCormick R. K. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Cordova; dem; 280 acres, $14,000; Vt. McGinnis Andrew, farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. P. ; 3 acres, $150 ; Pa. McReynolds Hugh, teacher; Sec. 25; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; 40 acres, $2,000 ; Penn. McReynolds Joseph, farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; 130 acres, value $6,000. McROBEllTS WM, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 19; P. O. Port Byron; born in Ireland in 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 225 acres land, value $13,500; married Eliza Alcott, of England, in 1853; eight children, William, James, Frank L., Eddie G., John W., George I., Mary W. and Emma. Marshall Jonathan, laborer; P. O. Cordova; dem ; from New Jersey. Marshall Thos. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O.Cor- dova; rep; Bapt; 160 acres, $8,000; N.J. Marshall Wm. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Cor- dova ; dem ; 120 acres, $4,800 ; from N.J. Marlarky Wm. plasterer; P. O. Port Byron; from Pennsylvania. Marshall Mrs. Charity, widow of John ; Sec. 3; P. O. Cordova; 470 acres, value $20,000. MARSHAMi J.. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 3; P. O. Cordova; born in N.J. in 1828; came to this Co. in 1842; Rep; Bapt; owns 600 acres land, value $24,000; married Sarah A. Cain, of N. J., in 1852 ; two children, Mary and Ruth. Martin James B. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Cor- dova ; dem ; 60 acres, $3,000 ; born 111. Martin James, farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Cor- dova ; d(un ; 120 acres, $5,000 ; from Ohio. MartinJ.W. former; Sec. 36; P.O. Hills- dale ; dem ; 80 acres, $4,000 ; born 111. Mearhan Hans, farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Luth ; 40 acres, $2,000 ; Swe. Metzgar John, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Port Byron ; Meth ; 120 acres, $6,000 ; from Pa. Miller Franklin, farmer, lives on father's form; Sec. 8; P. O. Port Byron; rep ; Pa. Miller John, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Port Byron; rep; 40 acres, $2,000; from Penn. Miller J. B. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. P. ; 192 acres, $9,000 ; Pa. Miller Jas. laborer, lives with his father; P. O. Port Bj'ron ; rep ; from Penn. Miller Thomas, laborer; P. O. Port Byron; rep ; from Penn. Miller Washington, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 40 acres, value $2,000. Moody John, farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; 120 acres, value $6,000. Moody Wm. H. farmer, rents of Mrs. Arm- strong; Sec. 33; P. O. Port Byron, rep. Moore John, farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Port Byron; rep; 80 acres, value $4,000; Penn. Moore Pat, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Port By- ron ; dem; Cath; 21.14: acres, value $1,600. Mumma Emanuel, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 140 acres, value $7,000. Munma John, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Meth; 38 acres, value $1,200. Munma Joseph, farmer, with father; P. O. P. O. Port Byron; rep. Munma Nat, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 40 acres, value $2,000. Myers Lewis, tailor; Sec. 31; P. O. Port By- ron ; rep ; owns house and lot. Myre John, former; Sec. 36; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; 120 acres, value $6,000; Germany. NICHOLSON D. farmer, works his fa- ther's land; Sec. 27; P. O. Port Byron. Nicholson Miles, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 320 acres, val. $16,000. Nicholson AVm. farmer, works his father's*" land ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Port Byron ; icp ; Meth. OT'EDIKE C. C. farmer, works father-in- law's land; Sec. 2; P. O. Cardova; rep. Oppendike Henry, farmer; Sec. 13; P. (). Hillsdale; dem; 200 acres, value $10,000. PALMER A. F. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Hillsdale; rep; 80 acres, value $4,000. Pahner Mrs. C. widow of David; Sec. 24; P. O. Hillsdale; 80 acres, value $4,000. Pearsall Geo. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Hills- dale; rep; Cong; 245 acres, value $12,000. Pearsall Jeremiah farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; 165 acres, value $8,000. PEARSAI.L, I.ITTHKR S. Farm- er and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Port Byron ; born in Illinois in 1848 ; came to 408 BIOGRAPaiCAL DIRECTORY OF this County in 1848 ; Rep ; Cong ; owns 210 acres of land, valued at $11,000; married Charlotte Wake, of Illinois, in 1872; have two children, Charles Roy, and Robert Percy. PEARSAI.L. ROBERT E. Farm- er and Stock Raiser ; !Sec. 28 ; P. O. Port Byron ; Ijorn in Canada 1887 ; came to this County in 1848; rep; Bapt; owns 85 acres of land, valued at $4,000 ; was Collector one year; married Elizabeth L. Stout, of N. J., in 180;); have two children, named Levi C. and William N. PEARSAI.L. W. C. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Port Byron ; boru in N. y., 1813; came to this County in 1848; Rep ; Cong ; owns 460 acres of land, valued at $25,000; was Supervisor, during the War, two years ; married Jane Ellingham, of England, in 1882; have nine children, names, Robert E., Jeremiah, Luther S., William W., Sarah J., Elizabeth A., Mar- tha A., Mary C, and Phoebe C. Pearsall W. W. farmer ; Sec. 23; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Cong; 160 acres, value $8,000. Pentler Jas. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port By- ron ; 84 acres, value $1,700. Peterson Chas. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Port Byron ; Luth ; 10 acres, value $500 ; Swed. Peterson Peter, farmer, rents of Dr. Flem- ing ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep. Pettet Herbert, farmer, lives with his father; Sec. 17; P. O. Port Byron; dem ; England. Pettit D. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Port Byron; dem ; 80 acres, value $4,000; from Eugl'd. PHII.I.EO ADDISOX V. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; P. O. Port By- ron; born in Conn., in 1801; came to this County in 1886 ; Dem ; owns 300 acres of land, valued at $18,000; married Miss Liv- onia Cummings, of N. Y., in 1835; she died in 1845 ; left three children, named William W., Thomas E., and Edgar A. ; married Mary M. Wilman, of Canada, in 1846, for second wife; tive children, named Emily L., Livonia C, Jane K., Bradford V. and Evaline L. Price Steven, farmer, rents of Goodrich ; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; from New York. Prien Henry, fiirmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; 80 acres, value $4,000 ; Ger. QUICK HENRY C. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Cordova; dem; 120 acres, $4,800. Quick John, former; Sec. 12; P. O. Hills- dale; 340 acres, value $12,000; from N. J. REED GEORGE, farmer; rents of A. F. Ilolister; Sec. 18; P. O. Port Byron. RATHBUX OSCAR F. Farmer; S(H-. 22; P. O. Port Byron; born in this Co. in 1850; Rep; owns 80 acres, valued at $4,000; married Mary C. Pearsall, of this County, in 1868; have one girl, named Angeline M. Reiling F. farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Rapid City ; dem; Luth; 80 acres, value $4,0iJ0; Ger'y. Reimers C. farmer, rents; P. O. INIoline; Luth ; from Germany. Rendals I., farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Port By- ron ; dem ; 5 acres, value $200 ; from Penn. Reynolds J. M. C. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. P. ; 130 acres, $6,000. Reynolds Wm. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Cor- dova ; dem ; Meth ; 160 acres, value $8,000. RICHARDS SAMUEI^, Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Port Bj^-ou; born in East Tennessee, in 1816 ; came to this County in 1^552; Dem; owns 170 acres, valued at $9,000; married Eliza A. Reynolds, of Penn, in 1846 ; seven children, names, Wm. H., Ira W., Samuel G., Sarah C, Mary V., Clara I., and Myra E. Richards Wm. farmer, with his father S. ; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; from Missouri. Rice Elias, laborer; P. O. Port Byron; rep; born Illinois. SADOVIS A. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Port Byron; dem; 80 acres, value $4,000; 111. Sadovis Henry, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Port Byron; dem; 140 acres, value $7,000; O. Sample C.R. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 130 acres, val. $4,000 ; Penn. Schoeble Jacob, blacksmith ; P. O. Port By- ron ; rep ; owns house and lot, val. $200. ScotL A. N. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; 53 acres, val. $2,100; from Ohio. Scott Mrs. Martha, widow of Herman; P. O. Port Byron; 12 acres, value $600. Scott N. B. retired farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Port Byron ; 130 acres, value $6,000. Schwagler John, farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port Byron; Luth; 40 acrcfs, val. $1,500; Ger. Shall Jno. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; 220 acres, value $11,000; from Penn. Sheppard A. C. farmer, rents 198 acres of mother; P. O. Hillsdale; dem ; $10,000. Shook Robt. farmer, works with Daily; Sec. 6; P. O. Cordova; rep; boru Illinois. SIMPSOX JHRS. ELIZA, Farming; Sec. 8; P. O. Port Byron ; widow of Thos., who died in 1873 ; he was born in Penn., 1811 ; came to Rock Island Co. 1856; Rep; Presb; Mrs. S. owns 240 acres land, value $12,000; her name before marriage was Eliza Fisher; born in Penn.; married in 1835; has seven children, Sarah A., Eliza J., James, John F., Jesse, Wesley and Erastus. Simpson Jesse, Sr., farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Port Byron; rep; 40 acs., val. $2,000; Pa. Simpson Jesse S. farmer, lives with mother; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; from Penn. Simi)son Jno. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Cordova; rep; Christ Ch. ; 44 acres, $2,000; Penn. Simpson Silas M. laborer in lime kiln; P. O. Port Byron; rep; from Pennsylvania. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY: POET BYEON TOWNSHIP. 409 Simpson Wesle^y, farmei', lives witli motlier; Sec. 7; P. O. iPort Eyron;rep. Suiitli Clittbrd, farm laborer; Sec. 28; P. O. Port B^-rou ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Snyder C. F. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Port By- ron; dem; 40 acres, val. $2,000; German}'. SpaidGeo. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Port By- ron; rep; 80 acres, value $4,000; Illinois. Spaid Ilirani, former; Sec. 10; P. O. Port Byron; rep; 80 acres, val. $4,000; Illinois. Speith Jno. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Port By- ron ; dem ; Lutli ; 10 acres, val. $500 ; Ger. Steele Theophilus, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 42 acres, value $2,100. Stonebrook Wm. A. farmer, rents of Gay- land ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep. Swinaker Wm. former; Sec. 36; P. O. Hills- dale ; dem ; Lutli ; 80 acres, value $4,000. Swislier Samuel, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Cor- dova; 70 acres, value $3,500; from Penn. TARENNER J. E. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Cordova ; dem ; 76 acres, $3,000 ; Ohio. TACJGART SAMITEI., Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Cordova; born in Kentucky, 1816 ; came to this Co. 1865 ; Rep ; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; married Mrs. Jane Walker, of New Jersey, in 1854, who had three children, Ellen, Emma and Betsey; have two children since marriage, Georgie A. and Samuel. Tareuder Chas. farmer, rents; Sec. 28; P. O. Cordova ; dem ; from Ohio. Taylor H. farm laborer; P. O. Hillsdale; rep ; from New York. Thomas Jno. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Port By- ron ; dem; 160 acres, val. $8,000; Penn. Tibon Jno. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Hillsdale; dem ; Luth ; 40 acres, $2,000 ; Germany. Topf Wm. farmer; Se(;. 35; P. O. Hillsdale; dem ; 100 acres, value $4,000 ; Germany. Torpin Henry, farmer, rents 160 acs. of Rich- ards; Sec. 10; P. O. Port Byron; $8,000. Torpin Lambert, student; P. O. Port Byron; rep ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania. Torpin Richard, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Meth; 160 acs., $8,000; Eng. Turney Thos. laborer; P. O. Port Byron dem; Cath; 40 acres, val. $2,000; Ireland UPDIKE C. C. farmer, rents of Marshall Sec. 3; P. O. Cordova; rep; Bapt; N.J WAINRIGHT ISAAC, farmer; Sec. 16 P. O. Port Byron; 80 acs., val. $4,000 Wake C. M. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Port By- ron; rep; Meth; 50 acres, $2,500; N. Y. Wake Mrs. Maria, widow of Thomas; Sec. 15; P. O. Port Byron; OOacre.s, val. $3,000. Weise Marx, retired; Sec. 12; P.O.Hills- dale ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. Williams Jno. farmer, rents of Mirett; Sec. 30; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Meth. Williamson Samuel, farmer, rents of Geo. Larue; Sec. 11; P. O. Port Byron; rep. Winterfeldt Mrs. Dora, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Hillsdale; 110 acres, value $5,000. Wreath Hamilton, farmer ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. P. ; 89 acs., val. $4,000. Wreath Mrs. Mary, widow of Benj.; Sec. 26; P. O. Port Byron ; 40 acres, val. $2,000. YALTEN JNO. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Port Byron; dem; 50 acs., $1,500; 111. Yolton John, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Port Byron; dem; 50 acres, val. $1,500; Penn. ZEIGLER ADAM, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 24 acres, value $1,200. Zeigler M. F. former, with father, Adam ; Sec. 20; P. O. Po.rt Byron ; born Illinois. Zeigler Wm. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Port By- ron ; rep ; wife owns 80 acres, value $4,000. Zeller C. W. farmer, rents of M. Quick; Sec. 12; P. O. Hillsdale; from Germany. ZIMirERMA:^ JOHIIf W. Farmer; Sec 2; P. O. Cordova; born in Pennsylva- nia, 1829; came to this Co. 1850; Rep; Bapt; owns 234 acres land, value $11,000; married Miss Michael W. Williamson, of Ohio, in 1859; two children, Frank and Flora. PORT BYRON TOWNSHIP. ALBRIGHT C. P. saloon; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; wife, nine children. Aldrich Wm. laborer; Sec, 13; P. O. Port Byron; rep; house and lot, val. $600; 111. AIiLyron ; re]> ; Meth ; wife, one child; from Arkansas. Denbeigh Wm. laborer; Port Byron; rep. BEVORE W. H. Banker;" Port By- rou; born in Penn., Aug. 20, 1818; came EOCK ISLAND COUNTY: TOET BTEON TOWNSHIP. 411 to this Co. in 1843 ; Rep ; Cong ; owns prop- erty, houses, lots, bank stock, etc., valued at $37,000; married Miss Eliza Bardslee, of Ohio, in 1844; one child, name Rose C. Dodg-e Geo. (Capt.), clerk coal bank ; Port Byron ; rej) ; Cong ; house and lot, $1,500. Dorrance Delos, expressman ; Port Byron ; rep ; house and lot, value $800 ; born 111. Dorrance N. retired capitalist; Port Byron; rep; Cong; propertj^, value $30,000; Conn. Drennan Geo. teamster ; Port Byron ; dem. Drennan Wm. teamster; Port Byron; dem. Durt'ee W. A. owns coal bank ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Port Byron; property, value $5,000. EARHART WM., R. R. laborer; Port By- ron; dem; born Illinois. East Jas. contractor ; Port Byron ; rej) ; Meth ; liouse and lot, val. $1,200; from England. Elliuiiham Mrs. Carrie, widow of Chas. ; Sec. 35 ;>. O. Port Byron ; property, val. $1,000. Ellis Adam, merchant; Port Byron; rep; Cong; wife, one child; house and lot. Engdahl Chas. laborer; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Engdahl Jno. laborer; Sec.24; P. O. Port By- ron ; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Engdahl Peter, Sr. laborer; Sec.24; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Engdahl P. laborer; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Engdahl P. A. Sec.24; P. O. Port Byron; rep ; Luth ; 26% acres ; from Sweden. Erler Robert, furniture manufacturer ; Port Byron ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. FLEMING J. C. clerk; Port Byron; rep; Cong ; from Penn. H.EMi:\Ci} ^V 1 1. SOX, Physician and Druggist; Port Byron; born in Peun., in 1828 ; came to this County in 1857 ; Rep ; Presb. ; owns 300 acres, valued at $15,000; first wife was ]\Iyra Gordon, of ]Sr. Y., mar- ried 1861, died 1863; one boy,Wilson Gor- don ; married for second wife Miss E. J. Simpson, of AVestmoreland Co., Penn., in 1865; one boy, Charles S.' Flint L. J. teamster; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; from Michigan. Free Israel, carpenter ; Port Byron ; rep ; owns house and lot, value $800 ; Ohio. Free R. C. clerk; Port Byron; rep; born 111. GARDNER JOHN, cooper; Sec. 13; P. O. Port Byron; dem; from Scotland. GARXETT JOSEPH, Retired; Port Byron; born in England in 18 i3; came to this County in 1840; owns property valued at $6,000 ; married Rebecca Lloyd, of Pa., in 1840; she died in 1856; left three child- ren, William H., Samuel G., and Mary E. ; married Mrs. Susan A. Applcbey, of 111., in 1857, for second wife. Gates F. S. sawmill ; Port Byron ; dem ; Cong ; 12 acres, house and lot, value $3,000 ; \t. GAYI.ORD & STOlfE, General Merchants; Port Byron; both born in Pennsylvania, Mr. G. in 1845, Mr. S. in 1844; Mr. G. came to this Co. in 1858; Mr. S. came in 1874; Reps; Mr. G. Bapt; Mr. S. Meth ; Mr. G. owns 80 acres land, houses and lot, value $3,500 ; G. & S. mer- chandise, etc., value $6,000; Mr. Gaylord married Sarah M. Venamon, of Indiana, in 1873 ; Mr. Stone married Lizzie A. Id- dings, of Pennsylvania, in 1866 ; three children, Emma, Frank and Ina. Gessler Otto, shoemaker; Port Byron ; rep ; owns house and lot, value $300; Germany. Giddings J. C. teamster; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Meth; born Illinois. Gilbert H. X. laborer; Sec.24; P.O. Port Byron ; dem ; owns house and lot, val. $300. Gillespie John, blacksmith; Port Byron; rep ; Cong; owns house, lot, &c. ; Ireland. Gaben Jas. quarryman ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep; from Ohio. Gossler F. C. retired gardener ; Port Byron ; rep; owns house, lot, &c., value $1,000. Grove C. R. laborer; P. O. Port Bj-ron; rep; from New York. Grove J. M. harness maker ; Port Byron ; rep ; from Penn. Grove W. S. lives with his father J. M. ; Port Byron ; dem ; Cong. Grover G. R. cooper ; Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; from Indiana. Grover S. cooper; Port Bj-ron ; dem; owns house and lot, value $300; from Indiana. Guest Sheldon, shoemaker; Port Byron; dem ; from Connecticut. HALL J. E. contractor; Sec. 36; P.O. Port Byron ; owns house and lot, $1,000 Hall R. H. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Port Byron; rep; born Illinois. HAEE MRS. S. J. ISIillinery, Dress and Cloak Making; Port Byron ; born in Dutchess Co., N. Y., in 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1854; Cong; owns 31 acres, house, lot, &c., valued at $3,000; she is the widow of James K., born in England, and died in 1870; has three children, Romanzo H., Mary A. and Emma I. ; Mrs. Hall has es- tablished a fine millinery business, which she ofl:ers for sale. Herbert John W. engineer; Port Byron; dem; Cong; owns house and lot, val. $300. HOB ART DAVID S. Tinner; Port Byron ; born in Boston, Mass., in 1813 ; came to this County in 1853 ; Rep; Cong; owns Store, House, Lot, &c., valued at $4,000; was First Supervisor from Port Byron Township to County Board ; also Chairman of tlie Board second and third years; is Justice of tlie Peace; married Abby G. Stimson, of Mass., 1841 ; she died 412 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF in 1855 ; have four chilclren, names, Setli S., Charles L., Ahhy E., Mary I.; married L_ydia Ricker, of Vt., in 1858, for second wife. Ilobart I. F. tinner; Sec. 36; P. O. Port Byron; rep; owns Iiouse and lot, val. $800. Hobert Mrs. Harriet, widow of Henry; Sec. 8G ; P. O. Port Byron ; owns house & lot. Hollister E. N. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Cong; 110 acres, value $5,000. HOI.I.1STKR EDMUND, Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Port Byron; bora in Conn., in 1807 ; came to this County in 1837 ; Rep ; Cong; owns II234 acres, viiluedat |6,000; married Emma L. Hall, of N. Y., in 1832; have four children, names, Lucy C, Em- ma L., Albert F., and Edmund N. HOLI.ISTER El>If IIXI> Ilf. Farm er and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Port Byron ; born in this County in 1837 ; Re]i ; Cong ; owns 100 acres, valued at $6,000 ; was in 126th Regt. I. V. I., Co. E., as pri- vate, three years ; married Josephine Ag- nes Plumer, of Penn., in 1865; have one adopted daughter, named Rhoda T. Hollister Isaac, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Cong; 300 acres, val. $15,000. Holmes Mrs. L. A. D. E. widow of Judge Geo. E. ; P. O. Port Byron ; property |4,000. Harper Rev. A. Cong, minister; Port Byron; rep ; 22 acres, homestead, &c.,value $3,500. Hubbard J. I. bakery; Port Byron; rep; Cong; from New York. Hughes D. R. cooper; Port Byron; rep; from Penn. Hughes Emory, boot and shoe maker ; Port Byron ; rep ; from Penn. Hughes Hann, fiirm laborer; P. O. Port By- ron ; rep ; from Penn. Hughes Thomas, boot and shoe maker; Port Byron ; 4 acres, house and lot, val. $1,000. HIIXT, E. H. Carriage and Wagon Maker; Port Byron; born in Norfolk Co., Mass., in 1816; came to this County in 1852; Rep; Cong; owns house, lots, etc., value 2,000; served as Justice of Peace, sixteen years ; as Assessor and Collector, several years ; married Mi.ss Abby L. Ho- bart, of Boston, Mass., in 1847; she died in 1866; left four children, named James L., Caleb S., Mary E., and Effle E. ; mar- ried second wife, Elizabeth Doan, of N. Y., in 1867. Hunt L. wagon maker; Port Byron; rep. Hutchinson L. ship carpenter; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron ; house and lot, value JOHNSON H. G. O. painter; Sec. 36; P. J (). Port Byron ; rep ; from Mass. JOHXSTOX E. H. Attorney at Law; Porl Byron ; born in Vt., Caledonia Co., in 1823; came to this County in 1S56; Rep; Cong; owns 3 acres of land, houses, lots, &c., valued at $13,000 ; also Coal interests at Hampton, 111. ; elected Member of State Legislature in 1871-2-3 & 4; also Member of County Board four years ; married Miss Ellen C. Morris, of Ohio, in 1847 ; she died in 1854; left two children; Calvin A., and Ellen A. ; married Jane S. Saville, of 111., m 1858; luave thi'ce children, names, Sa- ville, Edwin J. and Martha M., deceased. KELLY D. W. laborer; Sec. 13; P.O. Port Byron; dem; Cath; from Ireland. KEEIiY AMBROSE I>. Millwright and Dealer in Stock; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron ; born in Penn., in 1815 ; came to this County in 1855; Dem; owns 37 acres, house, lot, &c., valued at $3,500 ; married Isabella Vauglm, of Penn., in 1856 ; have six children, names, Winona, Lulu B., Mary C, Henry, William C, and Eugene. Kerr W. II. moulder in brass and iron ; Port Byron ; dem ; house and lot. Kirk Patrick James, laborer; Port Byron; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. LAMB L. D. quanyman ; Port Byron ; rep ; from Maine. Lavelle Mrs. widow of James; Sec. 25; P. O. Port B3'rou ; owns property, value $1,000. Lawless James, butcher ; Port Byron ; dem ; Cath ; owns house and lot, value $400 ; Leslie Simp, teamster; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron ; rop ; from Penn. Letson Harry, carpenter; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron; rep; owns house and lot, val.- $300. lilVIlfGS JOHN D. teamster; Port Byron; born in Indiana, in 1850; came to this Co. in 1854 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns teams, threshing machines, &c., valued at $600; married Flora E. Drenen, of 111., in 1874; have one child, named Gracie S. Lowlip A. laborer, lives with his father Jos. ; Port Byron ; dem ; born Illinois. Lowry L. dealer in coal ; Port Byron ; rep ; Cong; from Penn. EYFORD A. E. Manufacturer of Lime ; Port Byron; born in Port Byron, 111., in 1847; Rep; Epis; owns house, lot, &c., valued at $10,000; married Miss Clara Burgh, of Rock Island, 111., in 1874; have one girl, named Aimee E. Lyford Jeremiah H. farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. 'Port Byron ; rep ; INIeth ; 400 acrs., $20,000. liYFORD WW. H. Physician and Druggist ; Port Byron ; born in Port By- ron, 111., in 1836; Rep; owns 130 acres of land, village property, etc., value $10,000; graduated at Rush ' Medical College in 185!); member of Iowa and Illinois Dis- trict Medical Society, and Illinois State Medical Society; School Treasurer and Assessor f(n' 1876; married Jane Holmes, of Port Byron, in 1861; seven children, named Grace R., Charlotte E., Mary A., Clarence H., Florence C, Edward II. and Francis. KOCK ISLAND COUNTY: PORT BYRON TOWNSHIP. 413 MCALLISTER JAS. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 50 acres, $2,500. MoCAI.1. THOS. Farmer and Dealer in Stock; Sec. 22; P. O. Port Byron; born in Penn., 1830; came to this Co. 1841); Rep ; owns 120 acres land, value |8,000 ; married Martha Fleminy, of Penn., in 1858; two children, named Lydia S. and James C'lyde. McCall Thos. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Presb ; lauds, etc. val., $2,000. McCall Wm. farmer, rents of Rob. Campbell ; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Presb ; Pa. McCanlev Jno. farmer and lime kiln; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; val. prop. $300. McConuell Andrew, former, rents of W. IL Lj'ford; Sec. 13; P. O. Port Byron; rep. McCord Rev. S.J. minister; PortByrou; rep ; Meth ; wife ; born Illinois. McDermot Geo. cooper; Port Byron; rep; from New York. McGovern M. broom mnfr. ; Port Byron; rep ; house and lot, value $2,500. McLjnnons Geo. teamster; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Port Bj'ron ; rep ; from New York. McNeal Geo. blacksmith; Port Byron; rep; house and lot, value $1,000; born 111. MalhoUeu R. retired ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; house and lot, value $600 ; from Ireland. Marshall A. H. dentist; Port Byron; rep; Meth ; from Indiana. MAXll^ELL JESSE, Proprietor Maxwell House ; Port Byron ; born in AVestmoreland Co., Penn. 1817; came to this Co. 1844; Deni; Cona;; owns houses lots, etc., value $7,000; married Miss A. N. McCall, of Penn., in 1842; seven children, Mary J., Agnes B., Lizzie A., Ida, Joseph A., Thomas M. and Jessie N. MAX^VELIi J. W. Manufacturer of Lime; Sec. 24; P.O. PortByrou; born Westmoreland Co., Penn., 1832; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns house, lot, etc., value $2,000; was Sergeant in 126th I. V. I., Co. E, three years; honora- bly discharged; married IVIiss Sarah A. Ailshouse, of Penn., in 1856 ; three chil- dren, named Samuel J., Mary Alma and Grace M. Merritt Henry, mnfr. furniture; PortByrou; rep ; farm, etc., value $2,500 ; from Ohio. Metzgar D. S. lime mnfr. ; Port Byron ; dem ; Meth; 80 acres, value $3,200; from Penn. Metzgar Geo. A. lime mnfr. and dealer ; Port Byron; dem; Meth; land, etc., val. $1,000. Metzgar Homer, mnfr. of lime ; Port Byron ; dem; lauds, etc., value $500; from Penn. ]\Ietzgar ]\I. R. trav, salesman for Deere & Cor, Moline ; P.O. Port Byron ; dem ; Meth. Michaels Philip, retired; Port Byron; rep; property, valued at $6,000. Mickle Jos. Supt. coal bank; P. O. PortBy- rou; rep; Cong; prop. val. at $1,000; Pa. Milter A. D. tailor; Port Byron; rep; house and lot, value $200; from Kentucky. Moore George D. dealer in lime, grain coal, etc.; Port Byron; dem; wife; born 111. Moore Wm. P. farmer and tirenuxn lime kilns; Sec. 14; P.O. Port Byron; $800. MORGAN J. W. Physician and Sur- geon ; Port Byron ; born in Indiana, 1836 ; came to this Co. 1865 ; Rep ; graduated at College of Physicians and Surgeons, Keo- kuk, la. ; been in practice since 1859 ; was Surgeon in the 40th Iowa V. I. durin"- the war; married JNIaria E. Vorcutt, of Mass., in 1860; two children. Mulhollen Jno. justice of peace ; Port Byron ; rep; house and lot, value $500; Penn. Munfort jVIrs. widow; PortByrou; property valued at $2,000. Mummy D. W. teacher; Port Byron; rep; from Ohio. Myers Howard, drug clerk; P. O. Cordova; rep ; Meth ; property, value $500 ; Ohio. NOONAN JAS. teamster; P. O. Port By- ron ; rep ; Cong ; wife, one child , Can. Norton Mrs. Bridget; Port Byron; Cath; house and lot, value $1,000; Ireland. O'BRIEN EDWARD, laborer; P. O. Port Byron; dem; from Canada. O'Brien Jno. laborer ; P. O. PortByrou ; dem ; Cong; house and lot, value $300; Ireland. O'Connor Jerry, laborer; Port B}'ron;dem; Cath; house and lot, value $800; Ireland. O'Donald Patrick, laborer; Sec. 36; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; Cath ; prop. val. $400. O'Reily Jas. laborer, lives with his father; Sec. 24; P. O. PortByrou; dem; Cath; 111. O'Reily O., R. R. laborer, lives with father; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron; dem; Cath; 111. O'Reily Philip, stone mason; Sec. 24; P. O. Port' Byron; dem; Cath; from Ireland. OL.IX A. A. Agent W. U. R. R. ; Port By- ron ; born St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., 1851 ; came to this Co. 1873; is ticket, freight and express agent at W. U. depot. Port BjTou; married Agnes B. Maxwell, of Port Byron, 111., 1873 ; one child, Jesse B. PARDEE HENRY, R. R. laborer; P. O. Port Byron ; rep. Patten Elias, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Port By. ron ; rep ; 5 acres, value $1,000. Philleo D. N. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Port By- ron ; rep ; 250 acres, value $6,000 ; Conn. Pinneo Dau'l, farmer; Sec. C ; P. O. Cordova; rep; 181 acres, value $7,500; from Iowa. Pinneo D. T. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Cordova; rep; land, house and lot, value, $1,200; la. Pratt Jno. farmer, lives with father ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Port Byron; dem; from Michigan. Pratt J. S. farmer, rents of R. G. Hollister ; Sec, 24 ; P. 0. Port Byron ; dem ; 30 acres, 414 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Prindiville W. laborer; Sec. 34; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; Cath ; house, lot, etc., f 800. RANDALL HARVEY, expressman ; Port Byron ; rep. Randall "Willis, expressman; Port Byron; rep. Ratlibone L. D. farmer, rents of R. Curtis; P. O. Cordova; rep; 40 acres; born HI. Rex Hans, cooper ; Port Byron ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Rice W. C. livery; Port Byron; rep; house ^ and lot, value !$800; froiii New York. Ripley H. carpenter; Sec. 36; P. O. Port By- ron; rep; Chris; house,lot and land, $1,200. Roberts Thos. shoemaker and fiirmer; Port Byron ; re\) ; property, value $800 ; England. b6€}]^]RS ERASTITS E. Banker, of the tirm E. E. Rogers & Sons ; Port Byron ; born in Ohio in 1830; came to this Co. 1850; Dem; owns bank capital, real estate, etc., value $70,000; married Mrs. Susan Moore, of Port Byron, HI., 1851 ; two sous, named Frank E. and Edward M. Rogers E. M. banker and druggist; Port By- ron ; dem ; born Illinois. Rogers F. E. banker and druggist ; Port By- ron; rep; wife, one child; born Hlinois. Rowe Jacob, carpenter ; Port Byron ; rep ; house and lot, value $400. SANDERS JNO. teamster; Port Byron; rep; born Hlinois. Schaffer Juo. merchant; Port Byron; dem; Metli ; owns interest in store ; born 111. Scott N. B. retired; Sec. 35; P. O. Port By- ron; rep; Metli; 308 acres; from Penn. Seger Fred. laborer; P. O. Port Bvron ; rep; from Massachusetts. Sexton Jas. laborer ; Port Bj-ron ; dem ; Cath ; owns house and lot, value $300; Ireland. Sherman I. marble cutter; Port Byron; dem ; from England. Sliultz Jno. plasterer, lives with father; Sec. 34; P. O. Port Bja-on; rep; born Illinois. Shultz P. brick laj-er and plasterer; Sec. 24; P. O Port Byron ; rep ; house and lot, $300. ShurtlitT Job, contractor; Sec. 36; P. O. Port B^-ron ; dem ; house and lot, val $500 ; 111. Silkey Henry, teamster; Port BjTon; rep; Luth ; from Germany. Simonson Jas. merchant; Port Byron; rep; Cong ; from New Jersey. Skelton J. mate steamboat; P. O. Port By- ron; dem. Smith Geo. W. harness maker and dealer; Sec. 35 ; Port Byron ; rep ; from New York. Snyder C. owns .stone quarj-; Sec. 25; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; house and lot, $500. Snvder jMrs. M. A. widow of Henrj-; Sec. 35 ; P. (). Port IJyron ; propertv, val. $2,000. SOUTH WKl'.L JA:?IKS II. Teach- er Public School; Port Byron ; born in Montgomer}^ Co., New York, 1844; came to this Co. 1855; has been Principal ot Public School four years; married Eudora Sexton, of Crawford Co., Penn., 1867 ; one boy, Wm. Roy. St. Ledger Peter, laborer; Sec. 36; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; Cath ; property, $800. Stephenson E. B. teamster; Sec. 13; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; house and lot, val. $300. Stoddard J. H. saloon ; Port Byron ; rep ; from Pennsj'lvania. Sullivan P. section boss; Port Byron ; dem ; Cath; house and lot; val. $300; Ireland. Sutherland A. teamster; Sec. 34; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; from Indiana. Sutherland Chas. fireman lime kilns, lives with father J. A. ; Port Byron ; dem ; 111. Sutherland J. A. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Port Byron; dem; 40 acs., house and lot, $1,500. TAVENER H. N. farmer, rents of Geo. Woodard ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Port Byron. Temple J. B. boot and shoemaker ; Port By- ron ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Temple T. D. boot and shoemaker; Port By- ron ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Thompson Jno. C. contractor and carpenter; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; house and lot, $800. Thompson W. W. blacksmith; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; from Ohio. Tilbrook Wm. Imtcher; Port Byron; rep; house and lot, val. $700; from Penn. TRKJfT H. C. Grocery and Provision Merchant ; Port Byron ; born in Lewis Co., Ivy., in 1830; came to this Co. 1850; Rep; Metli ; owns 4 acres land, house, lots, etc. ; val. $4,000 ; was private Co. H 51st I. V. I. ; promoted to Second Lieutenant; was wounded at the battle of Chicamauga; served 3^2 years ; held the office of Super- visor 3 years. Assessor 3 years ; married Flora \^an Order, of New York, in 1854; eight children, Cassius C, Lincoln, Phillip S.JIarryG., Ella, Lucy, Flora and Mary. Tubbs J.J. foreman at Gates' saw mill ; Po,rt Byron; rep; Cong; born Illinois. WAINRIGHT J. C. carpenter; Port Byron; dem; house and lot, $1,000. Waterhouse E. laborer; Sec. 31; P. O. Port Byron. Webster Oscar, painter; Port Byron; dem; born Illinois. Webster R. H. notary public ; Port Byron ; dem; house and lot, $1,000; from Maine. Welsh Wm. coal miner; Sec. 34; P. O. Port Byron; dem; born Illinois. Whitehead T. Jef. laborer; Sec. 25; P.O. Port Bvron ; dem. Whitesides J. W. Sr., cooper and teacher of vocal music; Sec. 24; P.O. Port Byron. Whitesides J. Wm. laborer ; Port Byron ; re\) ; house and lot, val. $300 ; born Illinois. KOCK ISLAJSTD COUNT £ : PORT BYRON TOWNSHIP. 415 \VIGHT]!IA^^ B. Coal Operator; Port Byron; boru in New York State, 1S44; came to this Co. 1867 ; Rep ; owns house and lot, also partner in tlie Lowry, Wiijht- man & Co. Coal Mines, at Hamp'ton, 111.; married Martha E. Langdon,of New York State, 18Gi); two children, Fred and Stella; served in 100th N. Y. Vol. Regt. Wilcox Geo. laborer; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; born Illinois. Wilcox Wm. stone mason ; Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; house and lot, val. $300 ; N. Y. Williams J. G. jeweler; Port Byron; rep; house and lot. Value |;300. Williams P. J. jewelry dealer; Port Byron; dem ; from New York. Williams W. W. millwright; Port'Byron; rep; Meth; house and lot, val. $.-!00; 111. Williams Wesley, farmer, rents of D. S. Metz- gar ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; 111. Wilson Chas. laborer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Port Byron; rep. Wolf Jno. laborer ; Sec. 25 ; Port Byron ; deni ; house and lot, val. $200; from Peun. Woodward G. W. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Port Byron; rep; 210 acres, value $15,000. Woodward H. C. farmer, rents of father, G. W. ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 111. ZEIGLER JNO. boot and shoemaker; Port Byron ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. Zeigler D. merchant; Port Byron; dem; house and lot, val. $1,500; from Penn. Zeigler T. Jeft'. merchant ; Port Byron ; dem ; trom Pennsylvania. Zollinger Jno. painter; Port Byron; rep; house and lot, val. $(jOO; from Penn. Zuber Jno. harness-maker ; Port Byron ; rep ; from Switzerland. PORT BYRON BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Belcher JV, P. M. and Notary Pub- lic; Dealer in Family Groceries, etc., etc. Bell tTciS» Carpenter and Builder. BrtfOnt Wni. Merchant Tailor ; Clothing made to order; Repairing neatly done ; a stock of Cloths and Ready-made Clothing ahvays on hand. Devore JV, H. Banker; Dealer in American and Foreign Exchange ; Passage Tickets to all points in Europe ; Collections promptly made in all parts of the United States. Devore & Cone^ Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats and Caps, Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Nails, Crockery, Groceries, Provisions, etc. Fleniiiif/ Dr. W. Practicing Phy- sician; also Druggist and Apothe- cary. Crniflord & Stone ^ Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Notions, etc. Hall 3Irs. S. J. Millinery and Straw Goods; Dress and Cloak Mak- ing; Latest Styles. Hohart D. S. Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Worker; Dealer in Stoves and House Furnishing Goods. Hunt E, H. Carriage and Wagon Manufacturer. Johnston E. H. Attorney at Law, Solicitor in Chancery and Notary Public; will attend to the business of his profession in the Counties of Rock Island, Henry and Whiteside, 111., and the adjoining Counties of Iowa. Lowry, Whfhtnian & Co., Miners and Shippers of Hampton Coal. Ll/ford A. E. Manufacturer and AVholesale Dealer in the Genuine Port Byron White Lime. Lf/ford Wm, H. Physician and Druggist. Ma.rivell Jesse, Proprietor Max- well House, Refitted, Refunished; First-class Accommodations; Fine Sample Room. Mo r (fan J, W, M. D.; Physician and Surgeon; Special attention given to Chronic and Female Dis- eases. OUn A. A. Agent W. U. R. R. and Express Co. 86 416 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF JPort Byron Lime Co, Manu- facturers of the celebrated Port By- ron White Lime. Hogers E, E. <€• Sons, Proprie- tors Bank of Port Byron; Collec- tions promptly attended to; Drug- gists; A full line of Drugs, Paints, Oils, Glass, etc., always on hand ; Dealers in Grain and Live Stock, Trent H> C Dealer in Groceries and Provisions, Glass and Queens- ware, Hardware, Books, Stationery, Wall and W^indow Paper. RURAL TOWNSHIP. ADAMS J. Q. son of Samuel ; carpenter ; rep ; Presb. Adams Samuel, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Ru- ral ; rep ; Presb. AliEXAXDER C. M. Farmer; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Orion ; born in Monongalia Co. West Virginia, July 2d, 1844; came to this State in 1867; Deni; Lib; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $7,000; son of George and Mary Alexander, of West Va. ; Grand- father Jolin was all tlirough the war of 1812; emigrated from W.Va'^to Henry Co., lived there three years, then to Mercer Co. four years, and back to Henry Co. three years, then to this place ; name of wife was Hannah Cory, of West Va., born Feb. 23, 1847; married Dec. 20, I860; 'have had three children, Ida Belle, born July 2, 1868, Elmer C, March 1, 1870, died March 7, 1871, Jessie May, born May 24, 1874. Alexander .James, farmer ; Sec. 9 ; rep ; Presb ; from Scotland Allely Andrew, farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Rural ; rep ; Metli ; boi'n Rock Island Co. Allen Esbon farmer; Sec. 32; Richland Grove ; dem ; Chris. Allen Joseph, farmer; Sec.29; P.O. Richland Grove ; dem ; Cath. Allen Thomas, laborer; P. O. Rural; dem; Lib ; from Oliio. Amnion Joseph,farmer; Sec. 19; P.O.Milan; ind ; Luth ; from Germany. Amnion .Jacob, Sec. 19 ; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Luth ; from Penn. Amnion J. F. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Milan; dem; Luth; from Penn. Amnion M. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P.O. Milan ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. BAILEY JAS. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Coal Valley ; rep ; U. P. ; from Ireland. BAIIiEY FRAlSrCIS, Retired Farm- er; Sec. 11; P. O. C/oal Valley; born in Co. Down, Ireland, in 1807; came to this Co. in 1848; Rep; Presb; owns 160 acres of land, valued at ,f 10,000; Mr. Bailey is sen- ior brother of .Iudg(! Bailey of Rock Island ; his first wife was Agnes Cooper, she died Oct., 1872, second wife was Emma Tin- mis of Shropshire, England, born Dec. 20, 1828; married'Dec. 30, 1873; Mrs. Bailey has seven children living by her first hus- band, and one deceased, Emma Morgan, died April 20, 1873. BAlIiEY "JOHX €. Farmer; [Sec. 2; P. O. Coal Vallej'; born in Countv Down, Ireland, Oct. 23, 1833; came to this County in 1849; Rep; U. Presb; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $9,000 ; son of Robert and Jane Bailey; Robert died Aug. 19,1802; name of wife was Mary M. Harsha; she died Sept. 30, 1871, leaving four children, Elizabeth J., born Sept. 22, 1860, Robert J., Aug. 30, 1862, James H., Dec. 19, 1864, Mary,"Oct. 17, 1867; second wife was Mar- tha Wilson; married March 19, 1873; she was born April 5, 1839, in Ohio; daughter of Thomas and Jane Wilson ; have two children, William ]\I. W., born Aug. 15, 1874, Alexander C, Jan. 10, 1877. BAIIiEY WII.I.IAM S. Farmer and Steward of Count}- Farm ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Coal Valle_y; born in Cbunty Down, Ireland, Nov. 5, 1820; came to this County in 1848; Rep; U. Presb; oavds 402 acres of land, valued at $20,000 ; son of Robert and Jane Bailey, who emigrated to this County in 1849; has held the position of Steward of County Farm fifteen years; name of wife was Ann, daughter of Hugh Bailev, born June 0, 1830 ; married March 25, 1858 ; have six children living, Mdvy Jane, born Jan. 2, 1859, Elizabeth, May 19, 1801, Ann Maria, April 15, 1804, Robert James, Oct. 17, 1808, Alice, Nov. 10, 1870, Isaac John, Jan. 21, 1873. Beatty Wra. tenant; Sec. 11; P. O. Coal Val- ley'; Presb. Binard John, Sec. 18; P. O. Milan; rep; Cath; from Belgium. Bollman M. farmer; Sec. 14; rep; Meth; from Penn. Bollman R. L. farmer; Sec. 14; rep; Lib. Bollman Wm. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Coal Valley; rep; Lib; from Penn. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.* RURAL TOWNSHIP. 417 Bollman Wm., Jr. farmer; Sec. 14; rep; Lib. Bosold Ed. tanner; Sec. 16; P. O. Coal Val- ley ; dem ; Cath ; from Ohio. Bosold John, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Coal Valley; dem; Cath; from Ohio. Bosold Theodore, former; Sec. 16; P. O. Coal Valley ; dem ; Cath ; from Ohio. Bosold Wm. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Coal Val- ley ; dem ; Cath ; from Ohio. Brabham John, tenant ; Sec. 25 ; ind ; Presb ; from Ohio. Bridgeford A. laborer; P. O. Coal Valley; rep. Brisenham Pat, laborer; P. O. Milan; dem; Cath. Brown David, fanner; Sec. 9; P. O. Milan; dem; Cath; from Ireland. CAMPBELL Rev. R. S. Pastor U. P. Ch.; P. O. Coal Valley ; rep. CAMPBEMi PATRICK, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Coal Valley; born in County Teroue, Ireland, in 1811 ; came to this Co. in 1845 ; Dem ; Cath ; owns 80 acres of land valued at $5,000; son of Owen and Mary (Sweeney) Campbell, of Ireland ; name of wife was Jane Linett, who came to the U. S. in 1832; born Sept. 20, 1812; married Nov. 20, 1831 ; have six children living, Mary, born Sept. 20, 1834; Rosan, Nov. 3, 1836; Margarite, Feb. 5, 1839; William L., Feb. 15, 1841; Amanda, Feb. 13, 1843; Maria, Nov. 3, 1847; Sarah, Feb. 3, 1852. CAUGHEY JOHJT, Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Coal Vallej'; born in County Down, Ireland, June 22, 1818 ; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; U. Presb; owns 160 acres of land valued at $9,000 ; came to the U. S. in 1849 ; name of wife was Margarite Mc- Whinney, born Jan. 31, 1836, Avho came to this countrj- in 1852 ; married May 24, 1855 ; have eight children living, Elizabeth, born April 7^1856; Mary A., Feb. 3, 1859; Ella Jane, June 11, 1861; Margarite, Dec. 11, 1863; James, Jan. 1, 1866; Charles Spur- geon, June 10, 1870 ; William J., Jan. 24, 1872 ; Olive Adaline, Oct. 21, 1874. Cheney A. P. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Rural; Dem ; U. B. CHENEY :NEI.S0X W. Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Rural; born in Champaign County, Ohio, June 28, 1823; came to this County in 1845; Ind; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; son of John and Hannah Cheney, of Ohio; the former died in Logan Co., Ohio, in 1836, the latter died in this town in 1876; Mr. Cheney's Grand- father Crayn acted as a spy under Gen'l Washington, all through the Revolution- ary War. and calledjby the English, Long Duke ; Father's family consisted of eleven children, Mary Ann, who married A. C. Craig, and died in 1847 (leaving three children),William C, Edward J., Johanna, who died in 1865, Nelson W., who came to this County on horseback from Logan Co., Ohio, where he had lived nineteen years, Lafayette, Perry M., Francis, who died in 1851, Jane, now wife of A. Shaw, Sarah A., now wife of R. Vance, and John M. Cheney P. M. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Rural; dem; Lib; from Ohio. CHEXEY WIIxLIAM C. Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Rural; born in Champaign County, Ohio, on Sept. 30th, 1819; came to this County in 1842; dem ; Meth ; owns 235 acres of land, valued at $11,000; son of John and Hannah (Valentine) Cheney; Mr. John C. was a native of Va., and son of Edward, of Maryland, the son of Eben- ezer from England ; Mr. Cheney's Grand- father Edward, with a few others, carried his gun two years to protect the frontiers- men of Kentucky from the Indians ; name of his wife was Emily Sayre, daughter of John and Jane (Valentine) Sayre, of N. J. ; born Feb. 9, 1815; married Sept. 16, 1840; have had six children, four living and two deceased, Mary Ellen, born Sept."l7, 1843; Hannah M., March 9, 1848; Alanson P., Nov. 8, 1850; Alina Jane, Dec. 22, 1854. Clark John, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Coal Val- ley; dem; Cath. Clegg James, laborer on County Farm ; rep ; from Ireland. COFFEE THOMAS E. Farmer; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Rural ; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, Jan. 14, 1823; came to this County in 1853 ; Rep ; Lib ; owns 444 acres of land, valued at $30,000 ; at the age of 27 came to Hancock Co., lived there three years, then to this town ; son of John and Alice Cof- fee, of Ohio, of the Quaker faith ; name of wife was Hannah J., daughter of B. G. and Jane Wright; Grandparents on her mother's side were Enos and Phoebe Broomhall, of Bedford Co., Pa., also of the Quaker faith; was born Dec. 10, 1825; married Nov. 30, 1847; have had four children, Benjamin W., born April 11, 1849, and died March 19,1852; John S. born July 25, 1850, and died March 21, 1852 ; Belle and Ellen (twins) born Jan. 17, 1853. Cook James, Sec. 35. Cooper Hugh, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Coal Valley; dem; Presb. COUCH BEX.TAMIX F. Farmer; Sec. 5; P.O.Milan; l)orn in Armstrong Co., Penn., Sept. 26, 1835; came to this Co. in 1863 ; Rep ; Lib ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,500; was the son of Jesse P., of Washington Co. ; was Vol. in Co. H. 52d Penn. Regiment, under Col. Gallagher, and was put in pursuit of Gen'l Morgan, in his Ohio raid ; name of wife was Mar- tha J., daughter of A. L. and Mary Sayre, of this town ; born May 2, 1852 ; married April 23, 1868; have three children, Relda Edella, born Feb. 27, 1870; Harold Hultz, June 12, 1873; Elmer Stanle}^, June 9, 1876. 418 BIOGRAPHICAL DTKECTOKT OF Couch David, son of John; Sec. 34; P. O. Rural ; rep ; Lib. Couch John, former; Sec. 34; P.O. Rural; rep; Meth. CRA\% FORD ED^VIX H. Farmer ; Sec. 22; P, O. Rural; born in Huron Co., O., March' 6, 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1849 ; Dem ; Metli ; owns 161 acres of land, value $9,000 ; was son of Joseph, who set- tled in Mercer Co. in 1838, and died in 1846; name of wife was Rachel, born Sept. 28, 1836 ; daughter of Joseph South, who was the son of Elijah, of Green Co., Pa., who served seven years in the Revolution- ary War; was married Jan. 3, 1855; have nine children living, Mary A.B., born Jan. 24, 1856; Lurena E., Nov. 1, 1858; Eliza A., Aug. 10, 1860; James L., March 28, 1862; Lettie E., March 4, 1866; Nettie L., Sept. 29, 1867; Leola F., July 5, 1869; Francis M. N., July 10, 1871 ; Lydia M., Nov. 22, 1873. Crockett C. N. tenant; Sec. 2; P. O. Coal Valley ; dem ; Lib. Crockett W. K. tenant; Sec. 2; P. O. Coal Valley; dem; Lib. DADY DAVID B. Sec. 5 ; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Cath. DADY MRS. DAVID, Farming; Sec. 5; P. O. Milan; born in Cork Co., Ireland, Jan. 20, 1828; came to this Co. in 1854; Cath; owns 20 acres of land, value $1,000; her husband, David Dady, was born in same place in Ireland ; died in this Co., Oct. 23, 1865; was married in the old country Feb. 15, 1848; have had nine children, four now living; Margaretta, born Feb. 15, 1853; David^'Dec. 17, 1855; Mary, June 25, 1863; James, April 20, 1865 ; Mr. and Mrs. Dady emigrated to the U. S. in 1851, lived two years in New York, one year in LaSalle, seven years in Rock Island, and sixteen years in this place. Davis A. tenant; Sec. 7; P. O. Milan; dem; Meth. Davis N. tenant; Sec. 7; P. O. Milan; dem; Meth. Davis W. tenant; Sec. 7; P. O. Milan; dem; Meth. Deaffenbaugh J. tenant; Sec. 6; P. O. Milan; dem ; Presb. Deal H. W. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Coal Val- ley ; ind ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. Deal P. J. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Coal Val- ley; rep; Presb; from Pennsylvania. Depape F. tenant; Sec. 9; dem; Cath; from Belgium. Devolt Jas. T. tenant ; Sec. 20 ; rep ; Lib. DhuyA'ctter A. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Milan; dem ; Cath ; from Belgium. DHUYVKTTKR JOHIT, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Milan; born in Belgium, Sept. 8, 1811; came to this Co. in 1854; dem ; Cath ; owns 397 acres of land, valued at $15,000; son of John B. and Catharine (Kackiart) Dhuyvetter; married Amelia Roggs, Nov. 1833 ; she was born April 12, 1804; have had five children, three living; Augustus F., born Dec. 17, 1836; Rosellia, Nov. 26,1838, died Sept. 9,1840 ; Peliza,Jan. 17, 1843 ; Mary T., Oct. 5, 1848 ; one boy died in infancy; Mary T. married John Binard, Oct. 30, 1869; have three children, Josephene, born Aug. 8, 1870 ; Mav J-, Nov. 12, 1873; Henry J., Nov. 4, 1875; Mr. Dliuyvetter has held office of Road Com- missioner and Overseer in this tp. Dillon J. M. tenant; P.O. Rural;! rep ; Meth; from Ohio. Domady S. laborer; P.O. Richland Grove; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. DONAIvDSO^ A:^DRE^ , Farm- er; Sec. 14; P. O. Coal Valley; born in Washington Co., Pa„ March 2, 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1853 ; dem ; Presb ; owns 510 acres of land, valued at $25,500; son of Richard and Catharine (Ritchie) Donald- son, of Pa. ; the latter died Julv 7, 1845 ; name of wife was Ellen M. Titterington, of this Co. ; born July 4, 1845, married July 4, 1865 ; have five children, Mary Ella, born May 17, 1866; Clara Belle, Jan. 9, 1868 ; Anna Eliza, Feb. 22, 1870 ; Richard, July 12, 1872; Susan, Aug. 9, 1875; Mr. Donaldson has held the offices of School Director, Assessor and Supervisor. DOJfAI.DSOlS' JAMKS, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Rural; born in Washington Co., Pa., June 12, 1827; came to this Co. in 1857; dem; Presb; owns 447 acres, valued at $25,000; emigrated to this Co. from Pa. by land ; name of wife was C. A. Cook, of same place ; born ^Oct. 13, 1831 ; married March 1, 1853. FAILING A. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Rural ; rep ; Lib ; from New York. Featherlj^ Geo. W. farmer; P.O. Rural; rep; Friends ; from Pennsylvania. Fitzpatrick John, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Rural ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Fitzpatrick John, Jr. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Rural ; dem ; Cath. Fitzpatrick Joseph, farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Rural ; dem ; Cath. Franing H. S. farmer on father's estate; P. O.'Milan ; dem. FRA^flXG MRS. I.E^^TS C, Farmer; See. 18; P. O. Milan; born in Bavaria, Prussia, July 16, 1831; came to this Co. in 1851; Luth ; owns 711 acres of land, value $28,440 ; Mr. Lewis C. Franing was born Feb. 22, 1819, four miles south of Prizminden, Prussia; came to the U. S. in 1838; lived in Mercer Co., Pa., about 13 years, and then came to this Co. ; died Dec. 10, 1871, leaving ten children by Mary Johanna Martin ; they were married June 10, 1851; children are Henry L., HOCK ISLAlfD county: RITRAL TOWNSHIP, 419 bom May 11, 1852; Emilv C, March 26, 1854; George W., Dec. 30^ 1856; William J., Jan. 12, 1859; John, March 22, 1861; Louisa M., May 7, 1863; Elizabeth E., May 13, 1865; Lewis C, Feb. 2, 1867; Edward G. C, Feb. 26, 1869 ; Hattie M., May 7, 1871. GRANT EDWARD, laborer; P. O. Coal Valley; dem; Presb; from Pa. Griffith E. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Milan; rep; Lib ; from Pennsylvania. OOODIiOW fSTEPHEX E. Farm er; Sec. 29; P. O. Milan; born in this Tp. June 16, 1844; Dem; Lib; owns 183 acres of land, valued at $6,400; son of Thomas and Margarite (Gilmore) Goodlow, both born in Ireland; the former was son of Stephen, who died in N. Y. ; Thomas and his brother David were the first settlers of this Tp., and built the first house; name of wife was Barbara Campbell, of Canada, horn May 6, 1845; married April 15, 1868; have one daughter, Nettie, born Dec. 15, 1872. HACKETT ROBERT, tenant; Sec. 3; P. O. Coal Valley ; rep ; U. P. Haefiey Geo., Jr. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Rich- land Grove; dem; Evang. Haefiey George, farmer ; Sec. 20 ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. Hannah John,farmer; Sec.l2; P.O.Coal Val- ley; rep; U. P. Hastings John D. laborer; P.O. Rural; dem; Lib; from Ohio. Hess J. farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Epis. Hess T. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Milan; dem Epis. Hess Wm. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Milan; dem; E^jis. Housche John, Sec. 30; P. O. Richland Grove ; dem ; Meth ; from Germany. Hutchingson J. M. tenant; P. O. Rural; rep; Lib ; from Pennsylvania. JORDAN WM. M. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Orion ; rep ; Bapt. JORDAX BYRON, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Orion; born in Mercer Co., June 11, 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 229 acres of land, valued at $14,800; son of Capt. J. A. and Rachel (Metzler) Jordan; vol. in Co. C. 111. Inf, under Capt. Frank Shedd; at Galatin, Tenn., was appointed Second Lieut.; was at the bat- tles of Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek and Atlanta, thence to the sea with Gen. Sherman ; mustered into service Sept. 2, 1862, at Knoxville, and honorably discharged at Chicago, June 14, 1865 ; name of wife was Mary Ann Blackfan, daughter of William and Elizabeth K. Blackfan, of Orion, Henry Co.; William Blackfan was son of Samuel, the son of Edward, the son of Crispin, the son of William, who, with his mother, Rebecca, emigrated to Pennsylvania about the year 1718, settling on lauds granted her by the sons of William Penn; she was wife of Edward, who died about the year 1690, in England ; May A. was born Oct. 22, 1841 ; married Nov. 17, 1867; have three chil- dren, Rollaud B., born May 20, 1870; Elmer IL, July 22, 1872 ; Samuel L., July 26, 1875. JORDAIV CAPT. JOHX A. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Orion; born in Rockland Co., Me., Jan. 11, 1819; came to this Co. in 1838; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land, value $11,000; and 80 acres in Iowa ; son of Capt. Robert, of Rockland, Me., who was the son of Capt. Israel Jor- dan, of Cape Elizabeth, Me.; Mn Jordan enlisted in the Tremont Rifle Regiment, of Co. A 37th 111. ; was elected Capt., sworn into the United States service, and started for St. Louis to reinforce Col. Mulligan at Lexington; name of wife was Rachel Metzler, born in Conshocton Co., O., May 4, 1822 ; she was daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Metzler; married March 18, 1841 ; have had four children, Byron, born June 11, 1842; Edwin T., Dec. 18, 1842; Olive M., Aug. 5, 1848, died May 14, 1865 ; William H., Dec. 28, 1850. KANE GEO. laborer; P. O. Coal Valley; rep ; U. P. . Kane W. J. tenant ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Coal Val- ley ; rep ; U. P. ; from Ireland. Killing F. C. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Coal Valley ; dem ; Presb ; from Prussia. Killing Wm.; Sec. 11; P. O. Coal Valley; dem; Presb. Kinney Pat. laborer; P. O. Milan; dem; Cath. Krub Michael, tenant ; Sec. 32; P. O.Rich- land Grove; Luth. LYNCH JOHN, laborer; P. O. Milan; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. liONO JOHlBf , Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Rural ; born in Indiana Co., Pa., March 30, 1810; came to this Co. in 1857; Dem; Prot ; owns 80 acres of land, value $5,000 ; son of Jacob Long, who emigrated to the U. S. with his parents from Germany in 1765 ; Mr. Long came to this State in 1854 ; lived in Mercer Co. three years ; name of wife was Susan Shirley, born April 24, 1811, in Armstrong Co., Pa.; her grand father was in the Revolutionary War a longtime; her uncle, John Shirley, born in 1774, died 1876, and was married July 29, 1829; have eight children, Robert M., born Nov. 19, 1830; Jacob, April 21, 1832; John L., Sept. 23, 1833; Susan, March 6, 1835; Margaret, April 23, 1839; William J., Sept. 27, 1840; Jo.seph, March 1, 1842; Rachel A., Jan. 17, 1849; have lost two children. 420 BIOGRAPHICAL DIKECTORY OF I.OXCJ JOH]^ Ij. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Rural; born in Armstrong Co., Pa., Sept. 21, 1833; came to this Co. in 1854; Dem; Lib; owns 12U acres of land, value $7,800 ; sou of John and Susan Long, of this Tp. ; Mr. Long was one of the lirst settlers on this prairie ; has spent three years in California since settling here; has held the position of Town Collector and some other town offices ; name of wife was Carrie, daughter of A. L. and Mary Sayre, of this town, born April 28, 1847, married April 19, 1864; have six children, Grin S., born Feb. 13, 1865; Mary Iva, May 12, 1867; Wilson W., Nov. 4, 1868; Eva Merta, Feb. 22, 1870; Emma Cora, July 6, 1872; Minnie Sept. 20, 1874. McCANDLESS GEO. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Orion; dem; Presb; from Pa. McCaudless John, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Orion ; dem ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. McCreary R. D. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Coal Valley ; dem ; Presb ; from Peun.sylvania. McDonald Andrew, tenant; P. O. Rural; dem ; Presb. McDOXAIiD JAMES B. Farmer; Sec. 29 ; P. 0. Richland Grove ; born in Brown Co., O., March 5, 1822; came to this Co. in 1848; Dem; Meth; owns 620 acres of laud, valued at $35,000; son of Jesse and Mary (Butler) McDonald, of Kentucky; the former died Feb. 9, 1873, the latter died in 1825 ; at the age of 16 he moved into Tippecanoe Co., Ind ; lived there 14 j-ears; then, with very small means to make a start with, moved to this Co. ; married Jane, daughter of John and Losada Spivey, Feb. 15, 1848; she was born Dec. 19, 1829; have five children, Jasper N., born Nov. 22, 1848; Francis M., Sept. 5, 1852; Lawrence M., June 6, 1854; Etta Ann, April 8, 1859; Sherman J., July 4, 1865 ; Mr. McDonald's residence was finished in the year 1873. McDonald Lawrence, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Richland Grove ; dem. McMEEKIX AKDRE^ farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Richland Grove; born in Co. Down, Ireland, July 8, 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1851; Rep; Presb; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $7,000 ; son of James and Mary (McAnce) McMeekin, of Ireland ; came to the United States in 1847 ; lived four years in Penn., thence to this Co.; Vol. in Co. A, 37th 111. Inf.; was under Col. Black in the battles of Prairie Grove and siege of Vicksburg; also the siege of Fort Blakely, near Mobile, Ala.; after three years and one month's service was honorably discharged, June 12, 1865 ; married MaryElenor, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Allely, Oct. 20, 1853, who was born Sept. 2, 1833; have six children, Josepii A., born March 4, 1855 ; Isabella, Sept 9, 1856; Francis, June 1, 1858; Mary Lucinda, Jan. 4, 1861 ; John, April 9, 1867 ; James William, Nov. 13, 1869. McQUOID JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Milan; born in Co. Down, Ire., Aug. 1824 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Dem ; Prot; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,800; sou of James McQuoid, of Ireland ; Mr. McQuoid lived one year near Chi- cago, then moved to this Co. ; name of first wife was Margarite Murphey, died Aug. 19, 1872, leaving six children, James, born Aug. 1, 1854; Julia Ann, March 27, 1856; John, Dec, 1858; Robert, March 25, 1860; William, Aug. 18, 1866; Maggie, June 11, 1869; second wife was Martha McGimpsey, married Jan. 29, 1874; have one child, Mary, born Nov. 26, 1874. McQuiod Jas., Jr. laborer; P.O. Coal Val- ley; rep; U. P. Moore Wm. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Coal Val- ley ; dem ; U. P. ; from Ireland. Murdock Wm. tenant; Sec. 2; P.O. Coal Valley ; rep ; U. P. Murphy F. P. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Coal Valley ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Murphy Jas., laborer; Sec. 12; P. O. Coal Valley; dem; Cath; from Ireland. Murphy John M., farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Coal Valley ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. NELSON E. tenant; Sec. 28; P. O. Rich- laud Grove ; dem ; Lib. NormoyleEd. farmer; Sec. 4; P.O.Milan; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. 09BRIEN D. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Milan; dem; Cath; from Ireland. O'Brien J. tenant ; Sec. 16 ; P.O. Milan ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. O'Brien M. former; Sec. 9; P.O. Milan; dem; Cath; from Ireland. O'Brien P. tenant; Sec. 16; P. 0. Milan; dem; Cath; from Ireland. O'Rorke P. tenant; Sec. 2; P.O. Coal Valley; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. RAMSEY SAMUEE, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Milan; born in Co. Fermanagh, Ireland, June 2, 1824; came to this Co. in 1849; Rep; Epis; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $7,000; son of George and Jane (Hutchinson) Ramsey ; the former is now living in Iowa; the latter died about the year 1833 in the old country; married Elizabeth Gilmer, March 7, 1854; she was born in 1849; have had nine children, eight living; Elizal)eth J., born Dec. 9, 1854; Mary Ann, June 6, 1856; Samuel, July 10, 18o8; Isaac, Aug. 19, 1860; Racliel, July 28, 1862; Margarite, Nov. 15, 1864; John, Jan. 5, 1867; Rebecca, Jan. 16, 1869; William, July 2, 1873. SACKFIELD JOSEPII, farmer; Sec. 4; dem ; Lib ; from England. Sacktield AV'm. laborer; Sec. 4; dem; Lib. SAYRE AEAlfSOX E. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Rural; born in Champaign Co., O., Oct. 24, 1818; came to this Co. in ROCK ISLAND CODNTT! RURAL TOWNSHIP. 421 1838 ; Dem ; Lib ; owns 640 acres of land, value $80,000; son of John Saja-e, who died in Ohio in 1836 ; his consort died in 1849; Mr. Sayre came to this Co. with teams, and was about three weeks on the road ; name of wife was Mary, daughter of John Harold, of Pa., born April 17, 1817, married Aug. 13, 1840; have seven children living and two deceased ; Mary Etta, born Jan. 24, 1845 ; Caroline, April 23, 1847 ; Perry Wilmont, Aug. 26, 1849 ; Martha Jane, May 2, 1852 ; Joseph Allen, Oct. 20, 1854; Charles Edwin, April 21, 1858 ; Cyrelda, Nov. 29, 1860. Sayre A. M. tenant; Sec. 35; P. O. Rural; dem ; U. B. Sayre A. N. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Rural; dem ; U. B. Sayre J. A. son of A. L., lives at home ; dem ; Lib. SAYRE PERRY W. Farmer; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Rural, born in this Tp., Aug. 26, 1849; Dem; Lib; resides on his father's farm ; son of A. L. and Mary Sayre, who were among the first settlers of this part of the Co. ; name of wife was Fannie C, daughter of John and Margaret Couch, formerly from Highland Co., O.; born May 13, 1851 ; married Jan. 30, 1873 ; have one daughter, Agnes Leora, born Jan. 10, 1874. Sayre W.N. tenant; Sec. 35; P. O. Rural; dem; U. B. SCHflEEfllfG MRS. FREDERIC, Farmer; P. O. Pre-emption; born in Gtrp- piugen, Wittingbury, Germanj^, May 16, 1819; came to this Co. in 1846; Luth ; estate of 500 acres, valued at $10,000; Mr. Sho'ning was born March 1, 1820; was in the German Army six years, then came to the U. S. in 1847 ; was married Aug. 29 of the same year, by Esq. Bridgford, of Mer- cer Co.; died June 25, 1873, leaving six children, Rebecca M., born Jan. 28, 1848; Ann Mary, Aug. 4, 1849; J. Frederick, April 20, 1851; John, Aug. 8, 1853; Han- nah, Oct. 25, 1855 ; Lewis J., July 13, 1858 ; Ann Mary married Henry Allimany, of Mercer Co. Scott Josiali, farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Milan; dem ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. Scott Wm. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Milan; J dem ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. Shrier J. farmer; Sec. 16; dem; Luth; from Germany. Simmons C. ftu-mer; Sec. 21; P.O. Rural; ind; Lib; from Germany. Simmons H.J. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Milan; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. SIMMOX JACOR, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Milan; born in Weisanham, Ger- many, Oct. 28, 1820; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Dem ; Presb ; owns 340 acres, valued at $4,000; Mr. Simmon came to the U. S. in 1833, lived in Bedford Co., Penu., nine years, Tuscarawas Co., O., eight years thence to this Co. ; was son of Henry p! and Eva Catharine Simmon ; Henry died Aug. 10, 1875, aged 82 years, and Eva C. died Oct. 23, 1874, aged 79 years ; name of wife was Rosette Eugle, born Aug. 25, 1850 ; married May 31, 1872 ; have had four children, Peter, born June 20, 1873 ; Eva Catharine, Oct. 31, 1876; two died in infancy. Simpson John, laborer; P. O. Milan; rep; Meth ; from Penn. Sollenberger D. farmer: Sec. 9; P. O. Milan; rep ; Luth ; from Penn. Sollenberger James, Sec. 9 ; P. O. Milan • rep ; Luth. South C. laborer; Sec. 15; dem; Lib; from Penu. SOUTH DISAWAY, Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Coal Valley; born in Green Co., Penn., July 2, 1838; came to this Co. in 1854 ; Dem ; W. Meth ; owns 80 acres of land valued at $4,000 ; was son of Joseph and Maria (Mahlenfell) South ; Joseph was son of Elijah, who served seven years in the Revolutionary War ; was severely wounded by the Indians, and lay three days concealed in the bushes, without help or aid ; Mr. Malilenfell died in the War of 1812; name of wife was Maria, daughter of John and Margaret (Kelley) Brido-e- ford, born May 12, 1841 ; married, March 6, 1862; have five children; Bronwel, born June 6, 1863 ; Manily, April 17, 1866 ; 'oives Nov. 2, 1868; Delaska, June 22 1871 ■ L V. B., April 10, 1876. South James, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Rural- dem ; Lib ; from Penn. South Joseph, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Rural- dem ; Lib ; from Penn. SOUTH MRS. JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Rural ; born in Union Town Penn., Oct. 18, 1812; came to this County in 1854 ; Meth ; estate of 225 acres of land valued at $11,000; Mr. Joseph South was born in Green Co., Penn., April 3, 1803 ; was married April 3, 1833; died July 4,' 1866; lived 21 years in Penn., then emi- grated to this Co., landing at Rock Island, April 23 ; have had eleven children, nine living, Mahlon, born April 16, 1835; Rach- el, Sept. 28, 1836; Disaway, July 2, 1838- Mary, Jan. 24, 1840; Thomas B., Oct. s' 1841, died in the army, Jan., 1863 ; John L., Jan. 22, 1844; Ciiarfes W., Oct. 28,1846- James M., March 15, 1848; Joseph l' Dec' 27, 1849; Chamberlin H., June 15 1852- Isaac F., Feb. 20, 1854 ; Mr. South's first wife was Emma Ramsey, who died, leav- ing one daughter, Emaline D., now' Mrs. Israel Sycks, of Ohio. Spivey A. farmer ; Sec. 32; P.O. Richland Grove ; dem ; Lib. Stubb John, farmer; Sec. 19; Luth; from Germany. 422 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Stevens John, tenant; Sec. 8; Catli; from Belgium. TYNDALL BERRYMAN, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Milan; rep; Meth'; born 111. Tyndall Joseph, farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P.O. Milan ; rep; Meth. TREGO MRS. ALFRED, Farm- ing; Sec. 34; P. O. Rm'al; born in Berks Co., Pa., Sept. 18, 1819 ; came to this County in 1855 ; Fi'iends ; owns 71 acres of land, valued at $4,800 ; Dr. Trego came to this State in 1839; lived one year m Mer- cer Co., four j-ears in Henry Co., eleven years in Mercer Co. again, thence to this farm ; Dr. Trego was born in Peun., Dec. 12, 1812; married April 15, 1839; he was the son of William, the son of William, the son of John, the son of Jacob, who was the sou ot Peter that was driven from France in the year of 1685, on account of his Protestantism, to Harrisburg, Penu. ; his first land warrant was recorded in Phil- adelphia, in the year 1090; the Dr., A. Tre- go, died Feb. 3, 1876, leaving six children living, and five deceased, George S., born May 24, 1842 ; Laura M., Dec. 17, 1843 ; Benjamin T., April 17, 1851; Isabella, March 1, 1854; Horace A., Aug. 18, 1858; Oscar, Oct. 26, 1862. VANDENBURG LEO, farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Cath ; Belgium. VAEElfTIXE CYRUS, Farmer; Sec. 2^; P. O. Rural ; born Champaign Co., Ohio, June 5, 1831 ; came to this State in 1835 ; Dem ; Prot. ; owns 165 acres of land valued at $9,000; son of Daniel and Jane (Taylor) Valentine, from New Jersey and Ohio; were among first settlers of this part of the State; first wife was Hannah Jones, married Sept. 11, 1851, and died Feb. 27, 1855, leaving two children, Celia J., born June 22,1854; Hannah M. died Oct. 7, 1856, about 8 months old ; second wife was INIary South, born Jan. 24, 1840, married Sept. 12, 1858; have eight child- ren, Calvin S., born Aug. 12, 1859 ; Ella lona, July 10, 1861; James B., Aug. 21, 1863 ; Charles F., Feb. 20, 1866 ; Edgar O., Sept. 20, 1868; Benjamin G., Dec. 15, 1870; Alice Sarah, Oct. 28, 1873; Richard Louis, April 20, 1876. VAXCE ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 5; P.O.Milan; born in Gallaway Co., Scot- land, Oct. 16, 1824; came to this County in 1851 ; Rep ; Presb ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000, and 320 acres in Kansas; ' was son of Robert and Ann Vance, of Washington Co., Penn. ; both died in year of 1871 ; Mr. Vance volunteered in Co. H. under Col. McChesney on the Rock Island at Moline, and at Chicago was transferred to the 45th Regt. 111. Inf under Col.' Smith; the first ])attle was at Ft. Henry, and pur- sued the enemy, crossed the country to Ft. Donelson, without rations ; the first night slept out doors, without tents, in a bed of three inches of snow ; the first food he had he found in the haversack of a dead rebel ; at this place Capt. Hawley resigned. 1st Lieut. Seymour, becoming Capt. ; was in the following battles: Shiloh, Siege of Vicksburg, Champion Hill, and sharp skirmishing almost daily for a long time ; name of wife was Sarah Ann, of Logan Co., Ohio, daughter of John and Hannah Cheney, born Oct. 16, 1831 ; married April 7, 1853 ; have had four children, only one living, Margaret Ann, born Nov. 20, 1854; three died quite young. WADSWORTH S. farmer ;"Sec. 4; P. O. Milan ; rep ; Meth ; from Ireland. Warnock Hugh, with his father ; rep ; U. P. Waruock J. C. student, Iowa Institute ; rep ; U. P. Warnock D. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Coal Valley; Rep; U. P.; born Illinois. Walters Jas. H. tenant; Sec. 15; rep; Lib; from Penn. Warnock Jno. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Coal Valley; rep; U. P.; from Ireland. Warnock Jno. with his father; Sec. 11 ; rep; U. P. Weiss M. farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Pre-emption ; dem ; Lib ; from Germany. Wiley Jno. farmer ; Sec. 18 ; rep ; Epis ; from Ireland. Wilson E.T. tenant; Sec. 8; P.O. Milan; dem ; Lib. Wilson F.W. tenant; Sec. 9; P. O. Milan; dem ; Meth. Wilson J. A. farmer; Sec.^26; P. O. Rural; rep. Wilson J. H. tenant; Sec. 23; P. O. Rural; rep ; Lib ; born Rock Island. Wilson J. L. former; Sec. 35; P. O. Rural; dem ; Lib ; from Indiana. Wilson J. M. former; Sec. 8; P.O.Milan; dem ; Presb ; from Ohio. WIESOX EEWIS, Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Milan ; born in Champaign County, Ohio, Feb. 23, 1811 ; came to this County in 1850; Dem; Bapt;owns 260 acres of land, valued at $13,000; son of William and Rachel (Mills) Wilson of Kentuckv, and born 179i and 1792; Mr.William AVil- son was in the War of 1812, and afterwards received two land warrants, 80 acres each, one of which was located on Sec. 17, in in this tp., and is part of the above farm; first wife was Sarah Thompson, married April 2, 1835; died in 1842, leaving four children, only one now living, Racliel Simmon; second wife was Minerva Tip- ton, uuirricd June 30, 1844, died June 29, 1852, leaving four children, three living, John W., born Nov. 25, 1845 ; Sarah, April 5, 1847; Jacob M., died Jan. 5, 1853, about five years old ; Owen D., Dec. 14, 1851 ; third wife was Catherine Simmon, born July 30, 1828 ; married Sept. 25, 185G ; have EOCK ISLAND COUNTY : EtTRAL TOWNSHIP. 423 ei2:lit children, Henry P., born Aug. 25, 1857 ; Catherine L., Nov. 5, 1858 ; James R., Feb. 12, 1860; Maria L., June 2, 1861; Lewis E., Sept. 14, 1863 ; Charles C, Aug. 2, 1864 ; Jacob S. Jan. 23, 1867 ; Charlotte H., Sept. 1, 1869- Wilson V. C. tenant ; Sec. 17; P.O.Milan; dem ; Lib. "Wilson William, tenant; Sec. 3; P. O. Rich- land Grove ; dem ; Meth. Wright B. G. retired farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Rural; dem; Lib; from Ohio. Wright Frank G. son of W. P.; Sec. 24; P. O. Coal Valley ; dem ; Lib. "WRIGHT HAY», Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O Orion, Henry Co.; born in Belmont County, Ohio, Sei)t. 8, 1831 ; came to this County in 1855 ; Dem ; Lib ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $11,000; son of B. G. and Jane of this town ; Grandparents, Joseph and Hannah, came to the U. S. in the year 1802, from Dublin ; name of wife was Nancy Jane, daughter of William and Margaret Hamilton, of Venango County, Pa., born May 8. 1841 ; married April 1, 1858; have had live children, Edgar H., born March 15, 1859; Jane, Aug. 8, 1860, and died April 17, 1863 ; Ann Eliza, June 27, 1862; Margarite Evaline, July 15, 1869; Harriett Belle, Jan. 28, 1873. WRIGHT JOHX C. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Rural; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, Aug. 17, 1838; came to this County in 1855; dem; Presb; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $12,000; Mr. Wright emi- grated from Belmont Co. to Hancock Co. this State, in 1851, lived there three years, then came to this County ; was son of B. G. and Jane Wright; the latter died in 1869 ; name of wife was Mary E., daughter of Archibald Scott, of Western Tp., Henry Co., born Jan. 26, 1845 ; married Sept. 15, 1865; have three children, Jennie Estella, born Sept. 6, 1866; Mabel Elizabeth, born April 21, 1869 ; Elmore Ray, Jan. 24, 1874. WRIGHT IlfII>ES R. Farmer; Sec. 23;P. O.Coal Valley; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, Oct. 29, 1824; came to this Co. in 1852 ; Dem ; Lib ; owns 280 acres of land valued at $16,800; son of B. G. and Jane Wright ; B. G. was the son of Joseph, who emigrated to the U. S. from Dublin in the year 1798, the year of the Irish Rebellion, and landed at Baltimore; name of wife was Louisa Gregg, daughter of William and Susan Gregg, of Ohio ; she was born June 2, 1828; married March 15, 1852; have two children, Osella B., born Sept. 26, 1853; Viola G., born Feb. 12, 1857. Wright O. B. son of N. B. ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Coal Valley ; dem ; Lib. WRIGHT RUSH, Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Rural ; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, Feb. 14, 1832; came to this County in 1855 ; Dem ; Lib ; owns 370 acres of land, valued at |17,000; son of B. G. and Jane Wright; Jane, the latter, died Oct. 11, 1869 ; Mr. Wright has four brothers and three sisters, Niles B., Hannah Jane, W. Pitt, Hayes, Artimissa A., Narcissa, and John C. ; name of wife was Sarah J., daughter of John M. and Alma Wilson, of this County, born May 10, 1844; married Jan. 8, 1863 ; Mrs. Wright has only one brother living, John A., on the old home- stead, and one brother who died Jan. 31, 1864, aged 21 years, and one sister who died Oct. 3, 1850, about three years old. Wright W. P. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Orion; dem ; Lib. ZUMA TOWNSHIP. A DAMS DAVID S. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Josljm ; rep ; owns 95 acres ; Penn. AXGEIili H. I.. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 26; P. O. Osborn; born N. Y. in 1838; came to this Co. in 1865; Rep; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; married Lucy J. Talcott, of 111., in 1866; three chil- dren, Florence, Jessie and Sprague. BAKER WM. M. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 40 acres, $1,600. Beal Jas. J. stone mason ; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; owns 10 acres, value $400 ; from Eng. REAE COIi. 1j. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; P. O. Port Byron; born this Co. in 1838 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 35 acres land, house, lots, etc., val. $5,000; rents 160 acres of father; was Supervisor one term. Collector one term, Town Clerk two years ; went into the 126th I. V. I. as Captain; promoted Lieut.-Col. ; served three years; married Lizzie S. Drum, of III, in 1863; four children, Albert R., Lucy W., Edna G. and Maud Mary S. REAL SAMUEE S. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 10; P. O. Port Byron; born in this Co. in 1843; Rep; owns 190 acres land, value $10,000; was private in 156th I.V.I. ; married Sarah Wainwright, of 111., in 1866; six children, Charles M., Gertrude, Nettie, Bessie, Allie and one unnamed. Bender Rev. C. pastor U. B. Church ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. 424 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTOR^ OF Benson Peter, rents farm ; P. O. Joslyu Junc- tion ; rep ; Luth ; rents 200 acres ; bweden. Blundell Henry, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O Port Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; 200 acs., $10,000 ; Eng. Bowles George W. farmer, rents of father; Sec. 8; P.O. Port Byron; dem; from Ind. Bowles Madison, farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Port Byron ; dem ; 260 acres, $13,000 ; from Va. Bowles Samuel M. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 17; P.O. Port Byron; dem; from Ind. Brauns Hermon, farm laborer; P. O. Cleve- land ■- rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Brooks li. J. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Hamp- ton; rep; wife owns 37 acres, value $1,200. Brown Chauncey J. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Osborn; rep; 89 acres, $4,000; born 111. BROWX tJREGORY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 27; P. O. Osborn; born in N. Y. in 1824; came to this Co. in 1847; Rep; Cong; owns 745 acres land, value $30,000; \vas School Treasurer 16 years; married Antoinette M. Brewster, of N. Y., in 1849; ten children, Chauncey J., Win- field S., Albert L., Luther M., John H., Clara A., Sarah A., Antoinette M., Electra L. and Julia M. Brown S. H. Winfield; farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Osborn ; rep ; born^Illinois. Brj^ant Samuel, farmer, rents of John Lis- ten; P. O. Port Byron; dem; born 111. Bryant Samuel S. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Port Byron; dem; 140 acres, $6,000; from Pa. Bryant Thomas, rents farm; Sec. 22; P. O. Osborn Station ; dem ; U. B. ; Penn. Buckley Timothy, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Joslyn Station ; dem; Cath; 140acs.,$4,000. Burrows S. laborer, St. L. & R. I. Div. ; P. O. Osborn; owns house; from Eng. CAMPBELL J. C. farm laborer; P. O. Josljm; rep; from Ohio. Carpenter A.H. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Rapids \ City ; rep ; owns 53 acres. Case John, fireman] on R.R. ; P. O. Osborn; rep; owns house and lot, $150; born 111. Clark John, farmer; P. O. Osborn; rep; from Ohio. f COWLEY JOHX, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Osborn; horn Isle of Man, 1832; came to this Co. in 1853; Rep; Meth; owns 130 acres land, value $5,5U0; was private in 12r)th I. V. I., Co., A; married Mrs. Emma Rathbun, of Eng., in 1863, with two children, Earnest A. and Charles L. ; three children since marriage, John E., Jessie A. and Bertha J. COXLEY \VII.LIA:»I C. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn; born in Eng., 1839; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Chris; owns 80 acres land, value $3,500; married Ameha M. Kitson, of Ireland, in 1864; .seven children, Kitson, William C, RoI)ert F., Mary D., Isabella J., Amelia M. and Margaret A. Cox A. J. farmer, lives with father ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Port Byron; rep; U.B. ; born 111. Cox Jas. L. farmer, rents of father ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; born Illinois. COX JESSE E. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 9; P. O. Port Byron; born Ind. in 1815; came to this Co. in 1836.; Rep ; U. B. ; owns 230 acres land, valvie $12,000; was Justice of Peace ten years, and Assessor two years; married Sarah Jennings, of Ohio, in 1844; she died in 1875; six children, Alban J., James L., William E., Joseph D., Mary E. and Alice A. Cox Joseph D. farm laborer ;| P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; born Illinois. Cox Wm. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 9; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; born 111. Crawford Henry C. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Hillsdale ; rep ; born Illinois. Crompton E. F. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Jos- lyn Station ; rep ; 120 acres, $6,000 ; Eng. CuUen Edward, brakeman on St. L. 6c R. I. R.R. ; P. O. Osborn; dem; Cath; Ireland. DAILEY L. N. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Port Byron; rep; Meth; 60 acs., $2,400; 111. Dailey Sylvester, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; 193 acres, $7,000 ; 111. DAIEEY DAVID, Farm and Stock Raiser; Sec. 2; P. O. Port Byron; born N. H. 1813 ; came to this Co. in'l838 ; Rep ; owns 240 acres land, value $10,000; Jus- tice of Peace eight years; married Caro- line M. Dow, of Vt , in 1836 ; two chil- dren, Sylvester J. and Lyman N. Davids Marshal, farm laborer; P. O. Port Byron ; born New York. DAVID I»I. \V. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Rapids City; born Penn. in 1824; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Chris; owns 43 acres, and property in Rapids City, value $2,400; married Jemima Walter, of Penn.; first wife; she died in 1868; left seven children; married Mrs. Elizabeth O'Hara, of Ireland, in 1876, with two children ; names of children, Margaret J., H. O., Mary E., Ella M., iVngeline J., Elmer E., John W., Louis W. and Louisa M. Donahoo E. Clinton, carpenter; P.O. Port Bynm; rep; 100 acres, $5,000; born O. Donahoo Jas. A. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 111. DOXAHOO JOHX A. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 3; P. O. Port Byron; born in Ohio in 1823; came to this Co. in 1852; Rep; Meth; owns 250 acres land, value $15,000; married Elizabeth E. Shep- |)ard, of Ohio, in 1843; eight children, William J., James A., Edward Clinton, Amos Wilbur, Josiah Everett, Mary L., Luella and Elma Jane. Dow Mrs. A. G. widow of Lyman N. ; P. O. Port Byron ; owns house, lots, etc., $300. ROCK ISLAND County: zuma toWNsnii', 425 Dow J. G. coal miner; P. O. Port Byron; re p; from New Hampshire. Dow Natluiu L. carpenter ; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; from New Hampshire. Dunbar Alex, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Joslyu; rep ; own.s 146 acres ; from Ohio, f Dunbar Alonzo, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Jos- lyn Station; rep; 120 acres, $4,500; Ohio. EARHART JOHN, farm laborer; P. O Rapids City; clem ; Cath ; born Illinois. Earhart Peter, farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Rapids City ; dem ; Cath ; 40 acres, $1,600 ; Ger. FILBERT CHAS. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O" Port Byron ; dem ; Meth ; 24 acs.,$l,200. Filbert Frank, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Port Bynni ; dem ; Meth ; owns 47 acres, $2,000. Filbert Frank, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; from Pennsylvania. Filbert Joseph L. farm laborer; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania. Filbert AVm. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; U. B. ; 40 acres, $1,600; Pa. Fitzhans Jos. grocer ; Osborn ; dem ; Cath ; owns 1 acre, house and lot, $200; Ireland. Freeland W. C. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 200 acres, val. $8,000 ; Ind. G AMBER NICHOLAS, farmer ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Rapids City; dem; 88 acs., $8,520. 0EXIJ:\€J HElfRYC. Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Joslyn; born in N. Y., in 1887; came to this Co. in 1848; Rep; owns 87 acres, valued at $4,000; married Matilda R. Buckley, of Orange Co., N. Y., in 1865 ; have three children, names, Alice N., Ar- thur E., and Harry W. Graham J. M. ftirm laborer ; P. O. Port By- ron; dem; from Ohio. Gunther Carl, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Cleve- land ; Luth ; 80 acres, value $8,000 ; Ger. HAAS FRANK, farmer, rents; P. O. Cleveland ; dem ; Cath ; from Prussia. Haller David, farmer; P. O. Port Byron; Luth; 40 acres, value $1,600; from Ger'ny. Hamilton J. F. conductor on St. L. & R. I. Div. R. R.; P. O. Osborn; rep; from N. Y. Hanna Andrew, farmer, rents of N. B. Jos- lyn; rep; rents 80 acres; from Ohio. Halina Clarence W. farmer, with his father; Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn; rep; born Illinois. HAlfNA IVESI^EY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 13; P. O. Joslyn; born in Illinois, in 1814; came to this Co. in 1858; rep; Meth; owns 250 acres, valued at $12,500; married Mrs. N. J.' Campbell, of Ohio, in 1850; have five children, names, Milton, Willie, Alice, Clarence W. and Leslie. Herren Mrs. A. R. widow of A. E.; P.O. Port Byron ; 189 acres, value $9,000. Herron John^ farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Port By- ron ; Luth ; from Germany. TOHNSON MRS. CATHERINE, widow J of Moses ; P. O. Port Byron ; 40 a.,$l,600. JOHXSOJf DAXIEI. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; P. O. Port B}-- ron; born in this Co. in 1838; Rep; U. B. ; owns 133 acres, valued at $4,000 ; was in the 126th I. V. I., Co. E, as private ; pro- moted to Sergeant; served three years; married Miss Nancy J. Long, of Illinois, in 1857 ; she died in 1808. Johnson Ebenezer, horse doctor; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; born Illinois. Johnson Geo. H. farmer, rents of his father; Sec. ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; 111. Johnson Gustaf, farmer, rents of Freeland ; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Luth; 120 acres. Joslin John, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn Station ; vep ; 100 acres ; from New York. JOSEIX liRH. EIJCY M. Widow of Benjamin B. ; P. O. Joslyn; he was born in New York, in 1819 ; came to this County in 1858 ; Rep ; Meth ; owned 600 acres, valued at $25,000; was Justice of Peace, one term ; Supervisor, two terms; died in 1874; have four children, names, Edmond, Nahum B., John J. and Frank A. JOSEIX N. B. Ticket Agent, St. L. R. I. ct C. R. R. ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Joslyn ; born in N. Y. in 1846 ; came to this Co. in 1858; owns 80 acres, valued at $4,800: Col- lector two years; married Abbie S. Duns- more, of Maine, in 1870; have two child- ren, names, Robert Roy, and Benjamin Brooks. KAYSER JOHN C. painter; P. O. Os- born ; rep ; Epis ; from Iowa. Kirchholl Mrs. Fannie, widow; P. O. Port Byron; 140 acres, value $5,600. Kitson Wm. J. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Os- born ; rep ; 80 acres, value $4,000 ; Engla'd. Knockamuse G. fawner ; P. O. Cleveland ; rep ; Luth ; 60 acres, value $2,000 : Ger. K::^0WEES l. S. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Port Byron; born in this County, in 1847 ; Rep ; owns part of the estate, 320 acres ; was School Treasurer, four j^ears ; Town Clerk, six years; married Mary Dodge, of Illinois, in 1872; have three children, names, Clara D., Genevieve, and Charles L. Knowles L. laborer; P. O. Port Byron ; rep; owns part of the estate; born 111. L ARRANGE CHRIS, farmer, rents of his mother; P. O. Cleveland ; rep ; Luth. Long Mrs. Mary, widow of John J. ; P. O. Port Byron; 34 acres, value $1,500. MATHEWS KINGSLEY, agent, St. L & R. I. Div. ; P. O. Osborn ; rep ; Pa. lIAIiARKEY D. A. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Port Byron ; born in Penn., in 1840; 426 felOGEAPIilCAL DIRfiCTOBlr Of came to this County in 1875 ; Rep ; Meth ; rents of Mumma ; was private in Co. D., 184th Penn. V. I., one year; married Cath- erine Ross, of Penn., in 1855 ; have two chidren, names, William H., and John A. McEXIRY^ IIRJ^. EI.1ZABETH, Farmer; Sec. 29; widow of William; P. O. Osborn; he was born in Ireland, in 1817; came to this County in 1845 ; Dem ; Cath ; owned 700 acres, value |28,000 ; was School Director five years ; died in 1874 ; have six children, names, Michael F., John J., Matthew J., William, Lizzie C, and Mary E. HcEXIRY M. F. Farmer; Sec. 1;P. O. Joslyn; born in Illinois, in 1850; came totliis 6o. in 1850; Dem; Cath; owns part of the estate of 700 acres, value $20,000 ; married Miss Katie Fitzharris, of Illinois, in 1875. McMlJRPHY EDWARD M. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 3; P.O. Port Byron; btn-n Rock Island Co., 111., in 1843; Rep; owns 385 acres, value |1G,000; married Mary E. Moody, of Rock Island Co., 111., in 1872. Mead A. L. carpenter ; P. O -Port Byron ; rep ; from N. Y. MEAD MRS. MARtJARET, wid ow of A. H. ; P. O. Port Byron ; he was born in N. Y. in 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; owned 97 acres, valued at |4,000; Mr. Mead enlisted in the 4th I. V. Cav., Co. A., as private, and died in the Hospital, at St. Louis, in 1863 ; have three children, names, Edward G., Hausie Fi- delia, and Arthur L. Meylette Jas. E. farm laborer; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; from Ohio. Michels Simon, farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; owns 50 acres, value $2,000. Middleton Willis, farm laborer; P. O. Jos- lyn; rep; from Mich. Moody George, retired farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Joslyn ; from England. Moody Mr.s. Mary, widow of John ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Port Byron ; 118 acres, value $8,000. Moore Wm. W. farm laborer; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; from Penn. Morgan Jno. L. farmer, works for his mother ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep; U. B. ; from Penn. Morgan Mrs. Sarah, widow of L. Lenelin; P. O. Port Byron; 40 acr.es, value $1,600. Mumma Henry, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ;"Meth ; 108 acres, value $5,000. NETSER SANFORD, retired; P. O. Os- born ; dem ; from Kentucky. Newton Thos. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Port Byron; rep; 83 acres, value $3,000; Eng. Noah Jno. D. farmer; renter; P. O. Port Byron ; rep. Nold Henry, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Joslyn Station ; dem ; Cath ; 120 acres, val. $6,000. Norris J. H. carpenter; Sec. 13; P. O. Jos- lyn ; dem ; from Vermont. OSBORN FRED, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Osborn; rep; Cong; 400 acs., $16,000. Osborn Geo. retired farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Joslyn ; rep ; Cong ; from Conn. 0.sborn Geo. H. farmer, with his father; P. O. Osborn ; rep ; born Illinois. 0SB0R:^E J. G. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Joslyn ; born in New York, in 1837 ; came to this Count}' in 1864; Rep; Cong; owns 140 acres, valued at $7,000; married Hattie C. Machin, of New York, in 1861 ; have two children, names, Charlie Hill- man and Birdie. Otto Henry, farmer, rents 18 acres of Stud- master; Sec. 30; P. O. Cleveland; Luth. PARSONAGE E. T. farmer, rents 45 acres of Joslin; Sec. 13; P. O. Joslyn; rep. Payne Wm. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Osborn; rep; 600 acres, value $18,000; from Iowa. Pratt I. A. fixrmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Port Byron ; rep; owns an interest in the estate; N. Y. RAUH JOHN, farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Joslyn; dem; Luth; 93 acres, $4,000. RATHBIJN JAMES T. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Seel; P. O. Joslyn; born in New York, in 1831 ; came to this County in 1837 ; Rep ; owns 82 acres, val- ued at $4,000; enlisted in 126tli I. V. I., Co. G, as private, three years; married Jane Moody of England, in 1857 ; have three children, names, Samantha E., John G., and Emma J. Read John, farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Joslyn; rep; Meth; 41 acres, value $2,000; Penn. Reiter E. F. farm laborer; P.O. Osborne; rep; from Pennsylvania. Reiter Dr. John, pliysician; Osborn; rep; Unitarian ; from Penn. Rocker John, farmer, rents 80 acres of Mrs. Kircholl ; Sec. 6; P. O. Port Byron; Luth. SAMSEN EMANUEL, farmer; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; from England. Schafer Chas. F., Sr. farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Port Byron ; dem ; Luth ; 400 acs., $16,000. Schafer Chas. farmer, rents of his father Jno ; P. O. Port Byron; dem; U. B.; born 111. Schafer John, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Port By- ron ; dem ; Luth ; 378 acres, value $12,000. Schafer Luther, farmer, rents of his father Chas. ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Port Byron ; dem. Schafer JMatthew, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Port Byron ; dem ; Luth ; 120 acres, val. $6,000. Scott Eric, laborer ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; born Illinois. Scarles Ambrose, farmer; P. O. Port Byron; dem ; 100 acres, value $4,000 ; from Ohio. Searl C. V. farmer and stock raiser, lives with his mother ; Sec. 30; P. O. Osborn. KOCK ISLAND COUNTY: ZUMA TOWNSHIP. 427 SEARIiE MRS. ELIZABETH A. Farmer ; Sec. 30 ; widow of James ; P. O. Osborn; he was born iu Va. in 1802; came to tliis County in 1840; Rep; Metli; owned 4G0 acres, valued at $20,000; was School Director, ten years; died in 1876; have eleven children, names, Elhanan J., James W., Alvey P., Clark N., W. Sher, man, Elmira R., E. John, Pauline C, Rachel M., Mary and Clara. Searles Jas. A., farmer; Sec. 9 : P. O. Port By- ron ; dem ; 178 acs., val. $9,000 ; from Mich. Sliivffer Chas. retired farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Port Byron ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. Sharp G. W. farmer, rents 125 acres of Wm. Kitscher; P. O. Moline; rep; born Penn. Shaw A. C. farm laborer; P. O. Joslyn ; dem. Shepard W. C. fimner; Sec. 1; P. O. Hills- dale ; rep ; Meth ; 180 acres, value $5,000. Snyder John, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Rapids City ; dem ; Cath ; 74 acres ; from Germany. Spencer Wm. tireman on St. L. R. I. & C. R. R ; P. O. Osborn ; dem ; house and lot, $200. Spurck Ben. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Rapids City; Cath; 16 acres, val. $500; Germany. Stark E. ftirmer, rents of N. B. Joslyn, 40 acres; Sec. 13; P. O. Joslyn; from N. Y. Struble I. E. farmer, rents of Mrs. Knowles; Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn; rep. Struse Henry, farm laborer; P. O. Rapids City ; Luth ; from Germany. Stuart S. S. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Studmaster Fred, farmer; P. O.Cleveland; rep; Luth; 185 acres, val. $8,000; Prussia. Sturdivant John, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Port Byron; rep; U. B. ; 200 acres, val. $10,000. Sturdivant Oscar, farmer; rents of John; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; 111. Sultman Phillip, farmer, rents ; P. O. Os- born ; rep ; from Germany. Swank Daniel C. farmer, works with father, Monroe; Sec. 8; P. O. Port Pyron ; rep. Swank J. C. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Port By- ron ; rep ; 21 acres, value $800 ; born 111. Swank J. S. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Port By- ron; rep; 21 acres, value $800; born 111. Swank Monroe, farmer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 240 acres, value $9,600 ; Ky. Swinnegar Henry, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Rapid City; rep; Luth; 120 acs., $6,000. Swinuegar Peter C. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Port Byron ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. THOMPSON HENRY, farmer, rents 35 acres; P. O. Osborn; rep; Bapt; Ohio. Tinsman Frank, farmer, lives with father; Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn; dem; from Ohio. Tinsman Thos. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Jos- lyn ; dem ; 80 acres, value $3,500 ; Va. Toburn Patrick, farmer, rents of Mrs. Mc- Enery ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Joslyn ; dem ; Cath. Tolson Oliver, farmer, rents of N. Wells; Sec. 18 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; U. B. ; Va. VAJfDEBURG EDER, Farmer; Sec. 12 ; P. O. Joslyn ; born N. Y., 1841 ; came to this Co. 1867 ; Dem ; owns 165 acres land, value $8,000; married Eliza- beth R. Miller, of Ind., in 1869 ; one boy, George Oliver. WAIDEMx\N H. farmer; P. O Rapid City ; Luth ; 120 acres, value $6,000. Wainright Alf. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; born 111. Wainright Chas. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 50 acres, value $2,500 ; 111. Wainright Geo. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Port Byrou; rep; 50 acres, val. $2,500; Illinois. Wainright Jno. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; 50 acres, value $2,500 ; 111. Wainright Samuel, fiirmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Port Byron; rep; Meth; 224 acs., $11,000. Wake Geo. retired farmer; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; Meth ; 80 acres, value $4,000. Wake G. C. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Port By- ron; rep; Meth; 125 acres, value $6,000. VTAEKER HIRAM, Farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Port Byrou; born Kv., 1806; came to this Co. 1835; Dem; U.'B.; owns 360 acres land, value $15,000; married Jane H. Farris, of 111., in 1830; she died 1835; married Mary Ennis, ot O., in 1837; sec- ond wife, eight children, George W., Samuel F., James B., Francis M., Nancy J., Maria, and Mary and Martha, twins. Walker J. B. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Port Byron; rep; 40 acs., val. $2,000; Illinois. Walker Marion, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Port Byron; dem; 62 acs., val. $3,000; Illinois. Ward M. C. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Hillsdale; rep ; Meth ; 80 acres, val. $4,000 ; Ohio. Ward V. W. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 1; P. O. Hillsdale; rcp; from Ohio. Ward Theudas, farmer, rents 40 acs. of Mrs. Knowles; Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn; rep; O. Wells Anthony A. farmer, rents of father, N.; Sec. 4; P. O. Port Byron; rep; 111. Wells Ira, farmer, works with father; Sec. 18; P. O. Port Byron; rep; born R. I. Co. WEIiES ]!^EI.SO]Nr, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; P. O. Port Byron; born Ohio, 1817; came to this Co. 1829; Rep; owns 300 acres land, value $15,000; was in the Black Hawk War of 1832; married Harriet E. Dow, of Vt., in 1839 ; seven children, Rensselaer D., Anthony A., Ira A., Esther P., Laura A., Lucy and Emily. White Wm. farmer ; Sec. 6 ; Rapid City ; dem; 40 acs., val. $1,600; from Penn. Whiteside Wm. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Joslyn Station ; rep ; R. I. Co. IVHITESIHE ^VII.LIAM, Farm- er and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Joslyn ; born in England, 1826 ; came to this Co. 428 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF 1852; Rep; Moth; owns 367 acres land, value $ 1 0,000; married Elizabeth Robin- son, of England, in 1850; ten children, William IL, Joseph W., Frederic J., Rob- inson R., Christopher C, Charles E., Ro- land N., Bessie E., Maggie L. E. and Mary H. Williams Samuel, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn; ISTJ^ acres, val. $4,000; Illinois. Williams W. V. farm laborer; Sec. 14; P. O. Joslyn; born Illinois. Wright Wm. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Joslyn ; rep ; 81 acres, val. $4,000 ; from England. ZEIGLER ALEX, farmer, rents 50 acres ; Sec. 8; P. O.Pt. Byron. Ziegler D. K. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; from Penn. ZIKGI.ER GEO«€lE, Farmer; Sec. (5; p. O. Port Byron; born Germany, 1816; came to this Co. 1854; owns 184 acs. land, val. $4,500 ; married Catharine C. Schaible, of Germany, 1844; eight children, William H., David' K., Alexander M., Jacob W., John G., Frank H., Mary E. and Nora. Zeigler Jacob, teacher, lives with fiither, Geo. ; P. O. Port Byron ; born Illinois. CANOE CREEK TOWNSHIP. B ANGLESEA JAS. farmer, rents of E. D. McMurphy; Sec. 31; P. O. Hillsdale. Arnold Jno. M. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Hills- dale ; dem ; U. B. ; 40 acres, val. $2,000 ; O. Ashdown Alex, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Hills- dais; dem; 160 acres, val. $8,000; England. Ashdown Henry, farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Hills- dale; 245 acres, val. $12,000; from Eng. ANKER HENRY, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Hillsdale ; dem ; Luth ; 80 acs., $4,000. BLACKMAK JOSI.T'X, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; P. O. Joslvn ; born in 111. 1846; came to this Co. 1861; Rep ; owns 250 acres land, value $10,000; married Helen Fink, of New York, in 1871; two children, Charles S. and Can- dace S. „ Brady Jack, laborer; P.O.Hillsdale; rep; from Ireland. Brandt John, boot and shoemaker; P. O. Hillsdale ; dem ; Luth ; house and lot, $400. Brewster Mrs. Sarah, widow of Wm. D. ; Sec. 18 ; P. O. Port Byron ; 172 acs., val. $6,000. Brown Seth P. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Hills- dale; rep; Univ; 70 acres, value $2,800. Bucklev Cornelius, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Hillsdale ; dem ; Cath ; 820 acs., val. $9,600. Buckley Jno. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Hills- dale ; dem ; Cath ; 45 acres, val. $1,850. Buckley Jno. A. farmer, lives with father; Sec. i8; P. O. Hillsdale. Buckley Patrick, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; Cath; 80 acs., $2,400; Ire. Buckley Steven, farmer ; lives with father; P. 0.' Hillsdale. CAIN MRS. J.\NE E. widow of Ephraim ; P. O. Plillsdalc; 200 acres, val. $10,000. Cain Joseph, farmer, with motlier; Sec. 20; P. O. Hillsdale ; deni ; born Illinois. Cain Jno. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Hillsdale; rep ; Meth ; 80 acres, value $4,000 ; N. J. CAIX JOHX, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 20; P. O. Hillsdale; born in New Jersey, 1804; came to this Co. 1850; Dem; Meth; owns 820 acres land, with son, val. $16,000; married Anna Myers, of New Jersey, in 1826; five children, Wesley, Hi- ram, John, Sarah A. and Hannah. DEVENNEY ELISHA, merchant; P.O. Hillsdale; rep; from Indiana. DIIiLOX CHRISTOPHKR, Farm er; Sec. 80; P. O. Hillsdale; born in Ohio 1827; came to this Co. 1854; Rep; Meth; owns 120 acres land, houses, lots, etc., value $7,000; was Collector two years; married Dorcas Knight, of Delaware, in 1851; five children, James H., Fred E., Mary J., Lucy O. and Nettie O. Dillon Jas. butcher; Sec. 20; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; 120 acres, value $6,000; from Ohio. Dillon Jas. H. farmer, with father; Sec. 30; P. O. Hillsdale, rep; born Illinois. Downing Geo. farmer, rents 40 acres of ffither; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; from Va. EXl^^IS Wll. General INIerchant and Post-master; Hillsdale; born in Indi- ana 1885; came to this Co. 1839; Rep; owns, with wife, 83^^ acres land, houses, lots, etc., val. $5,000 ; has been Po^t-master one year; married Mrs. Rachel Howard, of Penn., in 1868; she had one boy, Ellis T.; two children since marriage, James G. and Luria J. F EASTER E. P. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; 115 acres, val. $6,000. Feaster Mrs. Sarah B. widow of Wm. T. ; P. O. Hillsdale; 50 acres, value $2,500. Fender Jacol), farm laborer; Sec. 29; P. O. Uill-sdale; dem; from Pennsylvania. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY: CANOE CREEK TOWNSHIP. 429 Fitzgibbons Jno. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Hills- dale; deal; Catli; 80 acres, from Ireland. Forber Jno. farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Hillsdale ; rep ; 20 acres, val. $800 ; from Ohio. GOODRICH ARTHUR, farmer; P. O. Hillsdale ; rep ; born Illinois. GOODRICH CAIiVIlT, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 8; P. O. Hillsdale; born in New York 1811; came to this Co. 1838; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres land, value |10,000; has served as Justice of the Peace two years. Assessor two years ; married Emily Fisher, of New York, in 1838; four children, Arthur, Alice, Lucy and Luella. GOI.DEX WII.I.IAM R. Farmer; rents 190 acres of Charles Marshall; P. O. Hillsdale ; born in N. J. 1851 ; came to this Co. 1853 ; Dem ; married Miss Mary Emma Walker, of 111., in 1871 ; one boy, Albert R. Green Wm. L. carpenter; P. O. Hillsdale; dem ; born Rock Island. Green W.W. laborer; P.O. Hillsdale; dem. Crohn Chas. blacksmith; P. O. Hillsdale; Luth ; from Germany. Crohn C. blacksmith^ P. O. Hillsdale; dem; blacksmith shop, val. $400; Germany. HANNA WM. farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Jos- lyn; rep; 150 acs, val. $6,000; Illinois. HAUBERG JERCJEM ». Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Hillsdale ; born Germany 1839 ; came to this Co. 1850 ; Dem ; Luth ; owns 180 acres land, val. $10,000; married Mi.ss Wibke C. Messer, of Germany, in 1867; four children, John D., George H., Margratha C. and Modi- liua D. Henderson Perry, farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; Meth; born Illinois. Hepler A. W., M.D., druggist; P. O. Hills- dale ; rep ; born Ohio. Hickox Edwin M. retired; P. O. Hillsdale; dem ; from Connecticut. Hickox H. S. farmer ; rents 35 acres ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Plillsdale; dem; from Penn. Hill Mrs. Mary ; Sec. 28; P. O. Hillsdale; from Pennsylvania. Hill Richard, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Hills- dale; rep; 35 acres, house and lot, $1,500. Hill Robert, laborer; P.O. Hillsdale; rep; born Illinois. HILL STEPHEN R. Lumber Mer- chant; Hillsdale; born in 111. 1845; came to this Co. in 1846; Rep; owns 166 acres land, value $4,000; married Miss Sarah A. Wiggins, of New York, in 1866. HUBBARD MOSES, Retired Farm- er; Sec. 6; P. O. Hillsdale; born N. Y., 1805; came to this Co. 1836; Rep; U. B.; owns 320 acres land, value $13,000; mar- ried Maria Crandall, of N. Y., in 1836; three children, named Armina, Arelia and Newton J. Hubbard N. J. farmer works with father, Moses; Sec. 6; P. O. Hillsdale; rep ; 111. Hutchinson Wm. E. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; born Illinois. KAMP JAS. farmer ; P. O. Hillsdale ; rep ; 120 acres, value $6,000 ; from Ohio. Keefe Jno. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Hillsdale; dem ; owns house, lot, etc. ; from Ireland ; KE:SfDAI.Ii GEO. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 30; P.O.Hillsdale; born in Maine, 1811; came to this Co. in 1837; Rep; owns 100 acres land, value $3,000; lias been Supervisor three terms ; married Rebecca Levin, of 111., in 1843; four chil- dren, named Sarah A., Byron S., John F. and Lewis N. Kendall Lewis, farmer with father ; Sec. 80 ; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; born Illinois. LIPHARDT HERMON, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; 200 acres, $10,000. Liphardt Jno. A. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Hills- dale ; dem ; Luth ; 140 acres, value $7,000. McCLINTOC;K SAM'L, farmer, rents of C. Goodrich; P. O. Hillsdale; rep. McMurphy Geo. W. supvr; P. O. Hillsdale; rep ; 460' acres, value $23,000 ; born 111. IIARTIX DAVID M. Farmer and Breeder of Blooded Stock ; Sec. 18 ; P. O. Hillsdale; born in this Co. 1840; Dem; owns 120 acres land, value $7,000; married Miss Mary A. Lindsey, of Ohio, in 1861 ; four children, named Joseph Mc, Ira C, Cora O. and Mary E. MIIAj W^I, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 6; P. O. Hillsdale; born in England in 1835; came to this Co. in 1864; owns 1,000 acres land, value $30,000; married Rosanna Bell, of Rock Island Co., 111., in 1865; four children, named James F., Mary B., Grace A. and Sally Gertrude. OLDHAM JOS. mason; P. O. Hillsdale; rep ; U. B. ; from Vermont. Orr Wm.farm laborer; Sec. 29; P. O. Hills- dale; rep; owns house,lot,etc.,valued $400. P' ALMER JOSHUA, farmer, rents ; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; from Pennsylvania. Parker Wm. former; Sec. 30; P. O. Hills- dale ; rep ; U. B. ; 194 acres, value $8,000. QUICK GARRETT, farmer; P. O. Hills- dale ; 80 acres, value $4,000 ; N. J. Quick Thos. farmer, rents 85 acres of moth- er; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; from N. J. RICHARDSON GEO. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Hillsdale ; wife o. 91 acrs, $4,000. Robmson Jos. C. farmer, rents 30 acres of W. Cane; Sec. 8; P. O. HilLsdale; from Ohio. 430 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Rode E. farmer, rents of John Keffc ; from Germany. SAUNDERS KC. farmer; P. O. Hills- dale ; dem ; 40 acres, value |1,500. Saunders Philander, farmer with father ; P. O. Hillsdale; dem. SCHROEDER WM. Prop. Union Hotel; Hillsdale; born in Germany in 1820; came to this Co. in 1854; Dem; Luth; owns hotel, houses, lots, etc., value $8,009; Mr. S. otfers his hotel property for sale ; married Doris Gluesing, of Germany, in 1853; four children, named Herman, Emiel, Lottie and Annie. Scott Alfred, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Hills- dale ; rep ; 100 acres ; val. $3,000 ; Ohio. Scott James, farmer; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; 30 acres, value $900; from Ireland. Sell Jasper ; fivrmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Hillsdale ; rep ; 94 acres, value $4,000 ; from Ohio. Sexton Jared, farmer, rents 256 acres of Clias. B.Marshall ; Sec. 19; P. O. Hillsdale; dem. Shoultz W. farmer, rents 100 acres of Mills; Sec. 1; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; from Ohio. Siebrandts John, farmer, rents 75 acres of Moses Hubbard; P. O. Hillsdale; Luth. Smith David, farmer; Sec. 28; P.O.Hills- dale ; rep ; U. B. ; from Pennsylvania. Smith Julius, farmer, lives with father Wm.; Sec. 28; P. O. Hillsdale; rep. Smith Wm. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O, Hills- dale ; rep ; U. B. ; 36^/^ acres ; from Penn. Sperry J. C. merchant; P. O. Hillsdale; rep; Presb; store, etc., val. $5,000; Illinois. Stephenson Chas. farmer, with mother; Sec. 18 ; P. O. Hillsdale ; from England. Stephenson E. K. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Jos- lyn Station; 100 acs; from England. Stephenson Jessie, farmer, with mother ; Sec. 18; P. O. Hillsdale; from England. Stephenson Joseph M. farmer, with mother; Sec. 18; P. O. Hillsdale; from England. Stout D. B. blacksmith ; P. O. Hillsdale ; rep ; house, lot, etc. ; from New Jersey. W Strosahl John, carpenter; P. O. Hillsdale; dem ; from Germany. Sweetland J. H. farmer; P. O. Hillsdale; rep. TANNER CHAS. H. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; wife 80 acs., $4,000. Tanner Harvey, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Hills- dale ; dem ; 46 acres, val. $2,300 ; Mass. Tanner Wm. C. farmer, with father, Chas. II.; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; born Illinois. TROVTBRIDGE CHARI.ES D. Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Hillsdale; born in Rock Island Co., 111., in 1847; Dem; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000 ; married Lou- isa B. Beatty, of Rock Island Co., 111., in 1874; one boy, Clive. VOSBURGH WM. carpenter ; P. O. Hills- dale ; dem ; house and lot, value $500. ALKER A. K. farmer, rents 60 acres of father, I. M. ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Hillsdale. Walker Jno. M. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Hills- dale; dem; U. B.; 360 acres, val. $20,000. IVAEKER JAMES T. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 17; P. O. Hillsdale; born in 111., Rock Island Co., in 1840; Dem ; Meth ; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000 ; married Miss Laura J. Haymond, of Virginia, in 1869 ; three children, Dan- iel C, George M. and Mansfield H. Walsh U. C. wagon-maker; P. O. Hillsdale; rep ; from Ohio. "WIGOIXS DAVID R. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 29; P. O. Hillsdale; born in Penn., 1811 ; came to this Co. 1851 ; Rep ; Meth ; owns 80 acres land, value $3,200; married Harriet Woodford, of New York, in 1834, who died 1837 ; two children, Marv T. and Ozias; married Elsie Ann Smfth, of New York, in 1838, second wife; six children, Harriet A., Da- vid A., Agnes, Theresa A., Henry G. and Flora A. Wilson Emmet, farm laborer; P. O. Hills- dale; rep. Woodburn P. L. farmer, rents of M. Mc- Conill; P. O. Hillsdale; dem; Bapt; Ohio. HILLSDALE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Ennis & Dfivlnnei/^ Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes ; highest market price paid for country produce. mil Stephen M. Lumber Mer- chant, Orders for all kinds of Lum- ber promptly filled. Schroeder Wm. Proprietor of Union House. SAMUEL HEAGY. Hampton. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY: BOWLING TOWNSHIP. 433 BOWLINa TOWNSHIP. AKMSTRONG CHRISTOPHER, farm- er; Sec. 34; P. O. Pre-emi^tion ; rep. Armstrong Foster, renter; Sec. 34; P. 0. Pre- emption; rep; Meth; from Ireland. Armstrong John, farmer, lives with C. Arm- strong ; rep ; Ind ; from Canada. Armstrong Thos. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Pre- emption; rep ; Meth ; 360 acs, val. $16,200. ADAMS J. X. Farmer; Sec.20;P. O. Taylor Ridge ; born in Indiana Co., Pa., Feb. 36, 1834 ; came to this Co. in 1866 ; Rep; Presb; 50 acs, val. $3,500; wife was Reljecca Bothell, who was born in same Co., Oct. 20, 1834; married Oct. 30, 1864; died March 4, 1877 ; seven children ; five boys and one girl living; enlisted in June, 1861," 11th Regiment, Pennsylvania Re- serves, Co. B ; was with McClellan in the seven-day battle before Richmond ; at the battles of Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, and again to Richmond with Grant; dis- charged in June, 1864; was not wounded or sick ; Commissioner of Highways and School Trustee. Ashe John, farmer ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Milan ; rep ; Meth; 80 acs, val. $4,000; from Ireland. Aspey Obadiah, former, lives with W.Aspey : dem ; lud ; from Penu. Aspey Wesley, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Milan; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, val. $3,300 ; Penn. BADHAM BENSON, laborer, works for C. Kellor; rep; Ind; from Ireland. BAKBEK GEOROE, Machinist; Sec. 14; P. O. Taylor Ridge; born in Lan- cashire, Eng., Jan. 17, 1825 ; came to this Co. 1861; ind; Ind; 10 acs, val. $650; house and }4, acre in Rock Island, value $3,500 ; wife was Jane Vernon, who was born in same Co., Sept. 19, 1837; married Nov. 1, 1846 ; died Dec. 33, 1871 ; four children, two girls living ; lived in New York eight years. Barnett Jos. R. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Taylor Ridge ; rep ; Ind ; 120 acs, val. $7,200 ; Pa. Bauers Jacob, farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Pre- emption ; Cath ; 155 acs, val. $6,200 ; Ger. Betty Jas. W. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Milan ; rep; Epis; 640 acs, val. $25,000; Ireland. Blakely Jas. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Pre-emp- tion ; rep ; Epis ; from Ireland. Blakely John, Sr. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Pre- emption ; rep ; Epis ; 520 acs, val. $23,000. Blakeley John, Jr. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Pre-emption; rep; Ind; born Illinois. Bothell Campbell, former; Sec. 20; P. O. Taylor Ridge; rep; Presb; 120 acs, $6,000. Bothell Jas. C. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O.Taylor Ridge ; rep ; Presb ; from Penn. Bowes Robt. Sr. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Rey- nolds ; ind ; Meth ; 80 acs, val. $4,500 ; Ire. Bowes Robt. Jr. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O.Rey- nolds ; rep ; Ind ; from Ireland. Bowes Thos. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P.O. Reynolds ; rep; Meth; 80 acs, val. $5,000; born 111. Boyer Wm. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Milan; rep; Presb; 80 acs, val. $3,600; from Ky. BRASHER J. Jj. Farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Milan ; born in Rock Island, 111., Jan. 13, 1835 ; Meth ; owns 310 acres, valued at $14,950; wife was Harriet A. Tindall, who was born in this Co. Feb. 19, 1838; four children, one boy and three girls; Mr. Brashei "s father (W. T. Brasher) was born in New York city, in 1800 ; came to this Co. in spring of 1829; his wife was Jane M. Case, Avho was born in Rutland Co., Vt., Jan. 34, 1811; were married at Rock Island, in 1839. Brown Thos. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acres, value $3,000; from Ohio. CLARK ROBT. farmer, lives with Wm. Clark ; rep ; Ind ; from New Jersey. Clark Wm. former; Sec. 33; P. O. Pre-emp- tion; rep; Ind; 160 acs. val. $8,000; Irel'd. CLARKE DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Pre-emption; born in Countj' Ferma- nagh, Ireland, Sept. 22, 1822; came to this country in 1838, and to this Co. in 1841 ; lived here thirty-six j^ears; Rep; Epis; 355 acres, value $15,000; School Director; wife was Miss Alice Blakely, who was born in same Co., in 1835 ; married Nov. 1, 1853 ; seven children, four boys and three girls. Clark Jas.; Sec. 36; P. O. Pre-emption; rep; Epis ; born Illinois. Clark John, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Pre-emp- tion ; rep ; Meth ; 315 acs, val. $10,750. Connoly Jas. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O.Taylor Ridge ; rep ; Epis ; 137 acs, val. $5,715. Copley M. P. farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Pre- emption ; ind ; Ind ; 40 acs, val. $1,600. Cox Jos. E. renter; Sec. 4; P. O. Milan; dem ; Ind ; from Maryland. Coyne Wm. farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Milan; rep ; Meth ; 475 acs, val. $20,000 ; Ireland. Crampton Chas. J. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Milan; rep; Epis; from Ireland. Crampton Robt. Sr.; Sec. 14; P. O. Milan; rep; Epis; 200 acs, val. $9,000; Ireland. CRAMPTOX ROBT. Jr. Farmer; ^ Sec. 10; P.O. Milan; born in Ireland, Feb. 18, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1838 ; rep ; Presb; 160 acs, val. $8,000; wife was Eliz- abeth Morris ; married Oct. 7, 1875 ; one boy, John Morris Bowling Crampton, born Aiig. 8, 1875. Criswell David, renter; Sec. 31; P.O. Rey- nolds ; dem ; Ind ; from Penn. Criswell J. R. farmer ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Taylor Ridge ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acs, val. $3,500 ; Pa. 27 434 BIOGKAPHICAL DIBECTORT OF Criswell John S. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Milan; dem; lud; 120 acs, val. |6,000. Criswell Matthew, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Milan ; clem ; lud ; from Pennsylvania. CROPPER El>MOXD, Farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Milan; born in Worcester Co., Md., June 23, 1812; came to this Co, May 14, 1838; has lived on his present place thirty -nine years ; Rep; Meth; 418 acres, value $25,000 ; wife was Mary Peck- ingpaugh, who was born in Ohio, Jan. 31, 18UJ; married Nov. 4, 1841 ; died Nov. 17, 1851 ; nine children ; two boys and four girls living. Crouch J. E. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Meth ; 140 acs, val. $6,000 ; Illinois. Curry Jas. farmer; Sec. 7; Taylor Ridge; Cath; 320 acs, val. $16,800; Ire. CURTIS \V. W. Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Milan; came to this Co. June 2, 1836 ; in 1839, commenced running on the Mississippi as teamster; continued about seven years; was in Mexico at the time of the Mexican war; was seaman on the Gulf of Mexico, visited Cuba, Florida, and spent about two years in Minnesota; came to this place 1850; lived here twenty-seven years; wife was Eliza Bowes, who was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, Nov. 4, 1832; married July 31, 1851; eight children; five boys and three girls; Rep; Ind; 250 acres, value $10,000. DAXON EDW. farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Milan; dem; Ind; 160 acs. val. $5,400. DOEHERTY J. W. Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Taylor Ridge; born in New Jersey, Feb. 23, ; came to this Co. 1857; Dem; Ind; 160 acres, value $9,000; wife was Ellen Bernhart, who was born in New Jersey, Feb. 23, ; married Jan. 14, '64. Doonan Jas. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Pre-emp- tion; rep; Epis; born Illinois. D«OXA:Sf THOS. Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Pre-emption; born in County Fer- managh, Ireland, Jan. 1, 1814; came to this Co. March 19, 1848; lived in Mercer Co. three years; on his present farm twent^^-six years ; Rep ; Epis ; 480 acres, value $19,200; wife was Jane Blakely, who was born in same County, in 1819; married Sept. 15, 844; three children, two boys and one girl. Doonan Wm. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Pre- emption; rep; Epis; 160 acs., $8,000; Ire. F ERNES MRS. JANE, Sec. 30; P.O. Reynolds; Presb; 80 acs., $4,000; Ire. Femes Thos. W. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Rey- nolds; rep; Ind; from Ireland. Freeburg Abram, son of Wm ; farmer ; Sec. 23; rep; Meth; born Illinois. FREEKURG WM. Farmer ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Prc-emi)tion ; born in Holland, Apr. 29, 1827; came to 111. in 1847; lived in Dubuque four years and Galena three years; came to this Co. in 1854; wife was Isabella Foster, born in Co. Fermanagh, Ire., Feb., 1830; married Apr. 15, 18o2; rhree children, Abraham.born in Dubuque, Nov., 1853; Margaret Jennie, born here, Sept. 15,1854 ; Mary A., June 30, 1857 ; Rep ; Meth; 2091^ acres, value $8,380. FORGY JOHlf, Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Taylor Ridge; born in Morrow Co., O., Nov. 28, 1835; came to this Co. Jan. 6, 1866; Dem; Bapt; 160 acres, value $6,400; enlisted in Oct., 1862, in 43d O. V. I.; was in 17th Army Corps; served one year; wife was Mary J. Brown, born in same Co., Aug. 13, 1836; married Jan. G, 1861; six children, three boys and one girl living. GOTOBED JOSEPH, farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Milan ; dem ; Meth ; 60 acs., $3,200. Graut Jas. laborer, lives with Mrs. Irwin ; rep; Ind. Gregg Harvey, laborer, works for T. Brown ; dem ; lud ; from Indiana. Groden Peter, renter; Sec. 28; P.O. Pre- emption ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. HALCOMB F. O. laborer, works for S. Heath; rep; Ind. Haskell Gideon, farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Rey- nolds ; rep ; Meth ; 120 acres, $6,000 ; N.Y. Haskell Joel, farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Rey- nolds; dem; 200 acres, $11,000; N.Y. Hazen O. B. fruit grower; Sec. 10; rep; Meth; 21)^ acres, value, $2,200; Conn. Heath Samuel, farmer ; Sec. 8; P.O. Taylor Ridge ; rep ; Meth ; 80 acres, $5,000 ; Pa. Heath S. W. farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Taylor Ridge. HObsON HEXRY, Farmer; Sec. 17 ; P.O. Milan ; born in Cambridgeslure, Eng., Sept. 8, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1871; Rep; Meth; 120 acres, value $5,000; married Lucy Barnes, Nov. 1, 1854; she was born in same Co., Dec. 12, 1834; nine children, five boys and four girls; came to this country in Dec, 1854; lived in Cleveland, Columbus and Delaware, Ohio, each .six years; enlisted in May, 1864, in 133d Regt. O.V.I., Co. H ; was under Ben Butler, and at the battle of Petersburg; discharged Aug. 20, 1864; Constable. Hulcatt Arthur, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Milan ; rep ; Chris ; 197 acres, $7,880 ; Ire. Hutchinson Jas. farmer ; ^ec. 24 ; P.O. Lilian ; rep; Ind; 163 1^ acres, $8,000; Ireland. Hutchinson Robt. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Milan; rep; Epis; 120 acres, $4,500; Ire. Hutchinson Samuel, farmer; Sec. 22; P. 0. Milan; rep; Epis; 200 acres, $8,000 ; Ire. Hutchinson Thos. farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Milan; rep; Ind; 200 acres, $7,000; Ire. Hynes Jno. tanner; Sec. 14; P.O. Milan; dem; Cath; 120 acres, $5,400; Ireland. RWIN MRS. JANE, widow; Sec. 19; P.O. Taylor Ridge; Presb; 205, $10,500. I rock: island coitnty: bowling township. 435 JOHNSON J. P. farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Reynolds; rep; Meth; 123 acres, $4,183. Johnson Jno. L. farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P.O. Rey- nolds; rep; Epis; born Illinois. Johnston Jno. W. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Pre- emption; rep; Epis; 540 acs., $25,000; Ire. Johnston Robert R. farmer; Sec. 29; Pre- emption; rep; Epis; 480 acs., $20,000; Ire. Johnston Robt.W. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Pre- emption; rep; Epis; 320 acs., $15,000; Ire. Johnston Thomas H. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Pre-emption ; rep ; Epis ; 160 acres, $8,000. Johnston Mrs. widow; Sec. 32; P.O. Rey- nolds ; Epis ; y^ estate of 160 acres ; Ire. KELLER CHRISTIxiN, farmer; Sec. 9; rep; Presb; 80 acres, .$4,000; Penn. Keller J. D. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Milan; rep ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. Kelley Bartley, renter; Sec. 12; P.O. Milan; rep ; Presb ; from Ireland. Kinnan Joseph, farmer ; Sec. 3 ; dem ; Ind ; 80 acres, value $1,000; from Penn. Kirk Wm. laborer, works for H. O'Hare; dem ; Presb ; from Indiana. LEWIS B. farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Taylor Ridge ; dem ; Ind ; 100 acs., .$5,000 ; JN .Y. LATHROP H. S. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Pre-emption ; born in New Orleans, La., Jan. 24, 1824; came to this Co. in Aug., 1803; Dem; Presb; 80 acres, value $3,000 ; wife was Mrs. Sarah Love, born in Co. Fermanagh, Ire., July 18, 1830; married Jan. 11, 1857; three children, two boys and one girl. Lindsey Samuel, Sr. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Tayloi- Ridge ; rep ; Presb ; 80 acs., $4,00.0 Lindsey Samuel, Jr. Sec. 17; rep; Presb; from Ireland. Little David, lives with Wm. Little, Sr. ; rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. Little Francis, farmer ; Sec. 8 ; rep ; Meth ; 180 acres, value $7,200; born Illinois. Little Wm., Sr. farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Tay- lor Ridge ; rep ; Meth ; 410 acs., $18,400. Love E. C. fai'mer, lives with Mr. Lathrop ; dem; Epis; 80 acres, $3,400; born Illinois. cBURNIE JNO. ftirmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Milan; dem; Presb; 207 acs, $7,245. McBurnie James, lives with John McBur- nie ; <^p ; Meth ; from Ireland. McCOXXEI.1. ANDREW, Farmer ; Sec. 29; P.O. Milan- born in Co. Donegal, Ire., Dec. 23, 1812; came to this countrj^ in 1837, and to this Co. in 1861 ; married Margaret Boyce in 1847 ; she was born in Alleghany Co., Penn., Jan. 13, 1819 ; School Teacher; Rep; Meth; 470 acres, value $30,000; six children, three living, James . B., born in Washington Co., Pa., Nov. 13, 1849; he is Com. Highways; John, born same Co., May 29, 1854 ; Belle, same Co., March 20, 1857. M McConnell Andrew W. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Milan ; dem ; Meth ; 160 acres, val. $5,600. McCOJfXELIi JAMES,Farmer; Sec. 16 ; P.O. Milan ; born in Co. Donegal, Ire., Jan. 16, 1814; came to this Co. iii 1854; Dem; Meth; 160 acres, value $9,600; wife was Margaret Lyttle, born in Alleghany Co., Penn., Nov. 33, 1822; married May 23, 1839 ; six children, five boys and one girl ; two of his sons, Grco. B. and Jas., were in the 96th I.V.I. ; Geo. served three years and James one. McConnell Jas. B. farmer, son of Andrew; P.O.Milan; rep; Presb; from Penn. McConnell John, son of Andrew ; rep ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania. McConnell Samuel, farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O Milan ; rep ; Presb ; 130 acs., $7,000 ; Ire. McConnell Wm. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Milan ; rep; Presb; 130 acres, $4,800; Ireland. McCullough W. S. farmer; Sec. 17; Taylor Ridge ; rep ; Meth ; 76 acs., $4,940 ; Ohio. McDonnell Owen, works for Thos. i\j-m- strong ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland. McDowell Robt. renter; Sec. 33; P. O. Mi- lan ; rep ; Presb ; from Ireland. McKnight Henry, farmer; Sec. 39; P. O Reynolds; rep; Presb; 350 acs, $10,500. McKnight Joseph, Sec. 39; P. O. Reynolds; rep; Presb; 350 acs, val. $10,500; Ireland. McIiAUOHLIir WM. Retired; Sec, 1; P.O.Milan; Rep; Presb; owns 165 acres of land, valued at $8,250; born in County Donegal, Baronetcy Innishoue, Parish of Donegal, Ireland, May 11, 1800; left there in 1830, and came to New York City, thence to Baltimore, where he lived ten years; lived four years in Albany, and four years in Philadelphia; wife was Mar- garet Early, who was born in County Ty- rone, Ireland, in October, 1822; married in October, 1845 ; nine children; four boys and one girl living; one boy and three girls dead. McLaughlin Wm., Jr. lives with Wm. Mc- Laughlin, Sr. ; vep\ Prot; born Illinois. Mader Everhandt, renter; Sec. 9; P. O. Mi- lan ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Magnuson Chas. renter; Sec. 35; P. O. Pre- emption ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Martin Andrew, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Mi- lan; rep; Meth; 200 acs, val. $8,000. Martin Jno. S. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Milan; dem ; Meth ; 120 acs, val. $3,600 ; Ger. Martin Lawrence, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Milan; rep; Meth; from Wisconsin. MARTIN MATHIAS, Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O.Milan; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $5,000 ; born in Dhierstien, Germany, Nqv. .30, 1809 ; came to Jefterson Co., Wisconsin, in 1847; lived there seventeen years; came to this Co. May 15, 1864; wife was Mary Kestner, who was born in Redenboch, Jan. 5, 1823 ; 436 BIOGRAPHICAL DIEECTOEY OF married Dec. 25, 1849; eight children; four boj's and four girls. Medill Alex, farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Milan ; dem ; Presb ; born lUinoi-s. Medill Thomas J. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mi- lan; dem; Presb; 160 acs, val. $9,000. Medill Wm. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Milan; dem; Presb; born Illinois. Miller Cyrus, farmer; son of Wm. Miller; rep; lud; born Illinois. Miller Edward, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Mi- lan ; rep ; Cath ; from Austria. Miller Jas. farmer ; son of Wm. Miller ; Edg- iugton; rep; lud; born Illinois. MU^IiER JOSEPH F. Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Milan ; born m Austria, Oct. 16, 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1866 ; Rep ; Cath ; owns 215 acres, valued at $5,000 ; his father, Gottlieb Miller, was born in Austria, 1807 ; he died May 3, 1873 ; his motlier, Maria Miller, was born in Austria, in 1817 ; she lives with him. Miller Robt. farmer; son of Wm. Miller; rep ; Ind ; born Illinois. Miller Isaac, farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Taylor Ridge ; rep ; Ind ; 120 acs, val. $6,000. MIIil^EB WM. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Taylor =Ridge; born in Lancashire, Eng., June 14, 1814; came to Rhode Island in 1841 ; lived there five years ; came to this Co. Sept. 5, 1846; lived on his present farm thirty-one years; Rep; Ind; owns 696 acres, valued at $17,400; he held the office of Assessor fourteen years. Collector twelve years. Supervisor two years, and Postmaster twelve years ; wife was Mary Gill, who was born in Yorkshire, Eng., Nov. 12, 1813; married April 15, 1838; eight children; four boys and two girls living ; his son Thomas was in the lOth Regt. I. V. L, and died at Nashville, Teun., in February, 1862. Moffatt Jas. farmer ; lives with Wm. Molfatt ; rep; Meth; born Illinois. Moffatt Robt. former; Sec. 9; P.O.Milan; rep ; Meth ; 80 acs, val. $4,800. Moffatt Thos. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Milan; rep ; Meth ; 80 acs, val. $4,000 ; Ire. Moffatt Wm. farmer: vSec. 19; P. O. Milan; rep; Meth; 340 acs, val. $14,600; Ire. MOI»fTGOMERY j:SfO. Farmer and Stock Feeder; Sec. 16; P. O. Milan; born in Edgington, Rock Island Co., 111., April 11, 1838; Rep; Presb; is Collector; enlisted, March, 1865, in the 28th I. V. I., Co. H; served one year; wife was Eliza- beth Swartwout, wdio was born in New York, Nov. 7, 1843; married March 1, 1876. O HAVER C. P. renter ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Milan; rep; Ind; from Indiana. Ohaver H. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O.Milan; rep; Presb; 240 acs, val. $12,200; W. Va. PATTERSON WM. laborer; works for Thos. Armstrong ; rep ; Ind ; Ire. Pi erson Albert, fiirmer; Sec. 32; works for Thomas Doonan ; rep ; Ind ; born 111. UIST ALEX, fiirmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Reynolds ; rep ; Luth ; 160 acs, $8,000. Q RATCLIFFE JAMES, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Taylor Ridge ; Meth ; Eng. Rhodenbaugh I. N. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Milan; dem; Ind; 80 acs, val. $5,000. Roberts Peter, renter; Sec. 4; P.O.Milan; dem; Meth; from France. SCARR JOSEPH, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Milan; rep; Ind; 40 acs, val. $1,600. Schoeniug Fred, renter; Sec. 36; P. O. Pre- emption; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Sherrard Jno. renter; Sec. 31; P.O.Rey- nolds ; rep ; Ind ; from Penn. Sherrard J. S. renter; Sec. 31 ; P.O.Rey- nolds ; rep ; lud ; from Penn. Smith Geo. farmer; sou of J. R. Smith; rep; Epis ; from N. Y. Smith Jas. R. renter; Sec. 28; Milan; rep; Epis ; from Ireland. Smith Robt. ilaborer ; works for J. Starkey ; dem ; Ind ; from England. Space Amasa, lives with Geo. W. Si:)ace ; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Space Geo. W. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Milan; ind ; Ind ; 80 acs, val $4,800 ; Penn. Space Jonathan, lives with Geo. W. Space ; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Starkev Joseph, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Mi- lan ;'dem; Ind; 60 acs, val. $3,000; Eng. Surr Wm. renter; Sec. 12; P. O. Milan; Presb. TINDALLE. G. farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Milan; rep; Meth; 160 acs, $9,000. Tindall Henry, farmer; lives with Jno. Tin- dall; rep; Meth; born Illinois. TIKDAI.T. JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Milan ; born in Worcester Co., Md., July 21, 1815; came to this Co. May 9, 1838; Rep; Meth; owns 1,000 acres, val- ued at $50,000; wife was Elizabeth Crop- per, who was boru in same Co. of ^lar}-- land, in December, 1816; married March 31,1838; she died Dec. 4, 1876; thirteen children ; seven boys and two girls living. Tindall Joseph, farmer; lives with Jno. Tin- dall; rep; Meth; born 111. Tindall Lemuel, former; Sec. 11; P. O. Mi- lan; rep; Ind; born Illinois, Oct. 23, 1850. T15fDAI.Ii WM. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Milan ; he was born in Worcester Co., Md., July 18, 1809; Rep; Univ; came to this Co. Sept. 20, 1835 ; owns 100 acres, valued at $5,000; lived in Rock Island about two years, and at present residence forty years ; married twice ; first to Ann EOCK ISLAND COUNTY: HAMPTON TOWNSHIP. 437 Collyer, who was born in same Co., May 6, 1813; married Nov. la, 1833; second to Mrs. Maria Hamilton, Jan. 12, 1850; slie was born in Ohio, May 12, 1827 ; had ten cliildren ; six boys and two girls living. Tindall Winslow, farmer; lives with Jno. Tindall ; rep ; Meth ; born Illinois. Tobiu Jno. laborer; works for Mr. Coyne; rep ; Ind ; born Ireland. Tod James, farmer; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Milan; rep ; Pi-esb ; 160 acs, value, $0,000 ; Pa. Townsend Jno. F. laborer; works for J. S. Dochert}^; dem ; Ind; born Illinois. Tuttle Jas. farmer ; lives with Jno. Tuttle ; rep ; Ind ; from Indiana. Tuttle Jno. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Milan ; rep ; Presb ; 306 acs, value, $9,000 ; from Ind. VANCE LYTLE, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Pre-emption; rep; Ind; 80 acs, |4,700. WALKER HUGH, farmer ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Milan; Ind ; Presb ; 200 acs, $10,000. Walker Jas. B. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Milan; rep ; Presb , 60 acs, value, $3,000 ; Ireland. Waltman Andrew, renter; Sec. 6; P. O. Tay- lor Ridge ; rep ; Luth ; from Germanj'. WEAVER ABRAHAM, Farmer; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Taylor Ridge ; born in JMont- gomery Co., O., Nov. 19, 1805; he moved to Hart Co. in 1819; lived there thirty-five j^ears; came to this Couut}^ in 1854; lived here twenty-three years; Rep; Ind; 1,700 acres, value, $66,395; wife was Mary Eakin, who was born in Germantown, O., Feb. 17, 1809; married Oct. 19, 1826; thir- teen children, two boys and four girls liv- ing ; his son, Alexander, was in Co. A, 91st Reg't Illinois Volunteer Infantry; he was slightly wounded and taken prisoner ; died at Andersonville ; another son, Adi- son, was in Co. F, 89th Reg't; he was taken prisoner, paroled at liichmond, but never heard from since. WEAVER FRA:N'K, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O Taylor Ridge; born in Darke Co., O., Dec. 7, 1848; came to this County 1854 ; Rep ; Ind ; wife was Loretta Beam, who was born in Fayette Co., Pa., March 11, 1853; married Aug. 10, 1870; two chil- dren, one boy and one girl. Weaver Wm. f\irmer; lives with A. Weaver; Sec. 6; P. O. Taylor Ridge; rep; Ind; 111. Whetstone Jonas, Sec. 10 ; P. O. Milan ; 160 acs, value, $6,000 ; from England. Williamson Jno. tarmer; P. O. Milan; Sec. 14 ; dem ; Cath ; 80 acs, value, $4,000 ; Ire. Willliite Jno. laborer; works for J. S. Doch- erty; dem; Ind; born Illinois. Wilson Mrs. Naomi, Sec. 10; P. O. Milan; Presb ; 37 acs, $2,200 ; from England. Wilson Thos. laborer; Sec. 26; P.O. Pre- emption ; rep ; Ind ; from Ireland. Wright A. W. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Milan; rep ; Meth ; 100 acs, value, $5,000 ; N. Y. Wright J. A. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Milan; rep; Ind ; 20 acs, value, $1,000; born 111. HAMPTON TOWNSHIP. A DAMS HENRY, miner; 'Happy Hol- low. A1>AMS CAPT. AI.FRED A. Rap ids City; Retired; was born in Orange Co., Vt, Sept. 6, 1818; left there in 1831, and went to Dearborn Co., Ind., and remained there till the spring of 1852, and then came here. In former days the Captain was en- gaged in steamboating on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers; has family, ten chil- dren, five sons and five daughters ; wife was Miss Louisiana Green, born in Adams Co., Ohio, Oct. 15, 1819 ; married May 18, 1841, in Cincinnati ; was Assessor four years ; held other offices. ADAMS A. B. E. Proprietor Rapid City Flouring Mill ; Rapids City ; born in Dearborn Co., Ind., Feb. 20, 1842; left there with his parents and came here in 1852, and is among the oldest settlers ; has five children, Wilfred T., Alfred A., Herald D., Inez E. and Mable M. ; wife was Sarah P. E. Rowe, born in Scott Co., Iowa ; married Sept. 28, I860; served three years in the late war, in Co. G, 126th I. V. I. ; Rep. ADAMS E. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; Hampton; born in Nich- olas Co., Ky., Oct. 6, 1825 ; left there with his parents in 1839 and went to Boone Co., Ind., and remained there until 1842, and then came here, and is among the oldest settlers; has five children, Emma, Clara, Joseph, Myra and Harr}- ; wife was Anne, daughter of Thomas Willis; she was born in Worcester Co., Md., July 24, 1829; she came to this Co. in the spring of 1840; married Nov. 2, 1848; has 265 acres, value $13,250; Dem. Adams J. B. farmer; Hampton; dem; Ky. Adams T. J. painter; Rapids City; rep; from Indiana. Adrian Lewis, miner; Rapids City. Albertson G. farmer; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Water- ton ; rep ; Bapt ; from New Jersey. 438 BIOGRAPHICAL DTKECTOKY OF Albright Clias. S. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; rep ; Bapt ; borii Illiuois. Albright Joseph, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Wa- tertoa ; dem ; Meth. Allen Chas. miner; Happy Hollow. Ameson Chas. potter; Carbon Clift"; rep; from England. Anderson John, farmer; Hampton; rep; from Sweden. Anderson John, farmer; rents of J. Guck- hart; Sec. 16; Hampton; rep; Sweden. Anderson John, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Mo- line ; rep ; Bapt. Anderson Peter, laborer; Sec. 36; Moline; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Archer Richard, miner ; Rapids City. Archer Wm. miner ; Rapids City. ARCUIiARIUS EBWARD F. Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Hampton; born in the City of New York, Feb. 15, 1803 ; came to this Co. in 1834; owns 180 acres; son of Frederick M. and Mahetable Heustes, his wife; lived in Pike Co. this State, six years previous to settling here. First wife was Margaret McMurphy; married in 1830; she died Oct., 1844, leaving six children, George F., Mary J., Lucius, Lucy A., Henry and Edward. Second wife was Rebecca Caldwell; she died in 1852. Present wife was Emily M. Axelson, from Sweden; married July 11, 1853; have five children, Hettie A., Ellen M., Margaret L., Theresa U. and Martin L. ARE5fSCHIEI.D CHAS. J. Farmer ; Sec. 19 ; Waterton ; born in Han- over, Germany, Feb. 11, 1827; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Rep ; owns 26 acres land, val. $3,000; son of Charles and Margaret; went to the Mexican war in the Regular Army, and Vol. Co. F, 89tli Reg. I. V. I. ; was at the battles of Stone River and Chickamauga, as First Lieut., com. date March 1, 1864; married Harriet R. Toland, Dec. 28, 1852 ; have four children living, Charles O., Victor L., Edwin M. and Ar- thur S. Arenschield Chas. O. farmer; Sec. 19; Wa- tertown ; rep ; from Vermont. Arenschield Victor L. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Watertown ; rep ; born this Co. Arndale Timothy, miner; Happy Hollow. Arthur Dr. M. physician ; Hampton ; Canada. Arundale Tim, blacksmith; Hampton. Axelson A. shoemaker; Hami)ton; rep; from Sweden. BACUS FRANK, farmer, works for A. Hutlstetter; Sec. 11; Rapids City; O. BABCOCK: JOHX K. Farmer; Sec. 28; Watertown; boru in Ware, Mass., Sec. 18, 1821; came to this Co. in 1837; owns 420 acres of land, value $16,800; son of Timothy and Martha, who died in 1828 and 1849 ; married Eliza A. Wells, Dec. 8, 1867 ; she was born Dec. 25, 1839 ; have six children, Ralph M., John E., George M., Louisa L., Martha M. and Drury A. Bafl' Wm. miner; Rapids City. Bailey Albert, laborer, lives with his father; Sec. 9 ; Hampton ; dem ; born Hlinois. Bailey Thomas, farmer, rents of A. Yost; Sec. 9; Hampton; dem; boru Illinois. Baker Ellas, miner; Rapids City. Baker Jacob, miner; Happy Hollow. Baker J. E. conductor; Hampton; rep; from Massachusetts. B AKFR I... F. Post-Master ; Hampton ; born in Philipston, Worcester Co., Mass., Dec. 5, 1824; left there in Aug., 1850, and came direct to Hampton, and is among the oldest settlers ; wife was Miss Milla W., daughter of Silas Sawyer, of the same place; she was born Dec. 25, 1829; mar- ried Sept. 7, 1851 ; have four children, Ag- nes M., Howard G., Marion E. and Silas S. ; has been Justice of the Peace about 25 years. Supervisor one term, is Notary Pub- lic and held other town offices ; Rep ; Cong. Bandloff Fred, farmer; Sec. 4; Carbon Clifl'; dem ; from Germany. Bank Henry, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Moline; dem ; from Germany. Barber Jonas, mill builder; Sec. 9; Hamp- ton; ind; 105 acs, $5,250; from Penn. Barber Matt, miner; Rapids City. Barron Alexander, farmer; lives with J. Barber; Sec. 9; P. O. Hampton; dem; Ct. Barry James, miner; Rapids City. Barquist Nelson, miner; Rapids City. Barsley Wm. miner ; Hampton. BARTI.ETT MRS. MICHAEL. R. Retired; Sec. 32; P. O. Carbon Clitf; born in Washington, Penn., Dec. 24, 1811 ; came to this Co. in 1833 ; Meth ; owns 68 acres of land. Mr. Bartlett was born in Rutland Co., Vt., 1790. His first wife was Zerviah Nell ; she died June, 1832. Sec- ond wife was Bethena Babbitt, of Fulton, Co., 111.; married May 21,1833. Mr. J5art- lett was elected Sherifi' at the second elec _ tion in Rock Island Co.; sold at public" sale the first lots in the city of Rock Island after the platting of the same in 1835. He died May 24, 1865, leaving four children by first marriage, and five by the second. Beal Austin, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Hamp- ton ; rep ; from Penn. Beal John D. farmer, lives with his father; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron ; rep ; born 111. Beal Samuel, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Port By- ron; rep; 192 acres, value $9,600; from Vt. Beal Wm. A. farmer, rents of his father; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron; rep; born Illinois. BECK FREHERICK, Saloon; Hampton; born in Germany, Jan. 11,1842; came to this Co. in 1877 ; Dem ; not mar- ried. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY: HAMPTON TOWNSHIP. 439 Bedford Henry, miner; "Rapids City. Beggs Samuel, laborer ; Rapids City. Bell James, miner ; Rapids City. Bell Robt. farmer; Hampton; rep; Ohio. Belling A. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Hampton; dem ; 40 acs, value $2,000 ; from Germany. Bennett AVm. teamster; P. O. Moline; R. I. Benshield Nick, laborer; P. O. Carbon Cliff ; from Germany. Benson L. J. carriage maker; Rapids City; rep ; from Sweden. Besant Wesley, farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Carbon Cliff; dem; from Vermont. Bickles T. F. miner ; Hampton. Bisant Oscar, farmer; Sec. 5; P.O.Carbon Cliff; dem; R. I. Bischoff Wm. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Rapids City; Ind; 20 acres, value $1,000; Ger. Bishop John, engineer; Hamilton; dem; from Keutuckj'. Black August, laborer; Rapids City. BLACK FR A lire IS, Merchant; Hampton ; born in Barre, Worcester Co., Mass., Feb. 20, 1815 ; left there in 1835 for New York, and then to Chicago in 1836, and to Hampton, 111., Nov. 20, 1841 ; has been in business here 35 years ; has all his life avoided oflice as much as possible; has held some minor offices here years ago, but only when they were forced upon him. Married Charlotte E. Brettun, who was born in Guilford, Maine, and died in Hampton, May 20, 1861; one son, Charles C. Black, now married and living in Kan- sas ; married Oct. 9, 1862, Philena Luce, who was born in Farmington, Maine ; three children, Sophia, Theodosia and Walter L. Blair J. S. miner ; Rapids City. Bland John, miner; Rapids City. Blomquist E. miner; Rapids City. Bolton Chas. miner; Rapids City. Bogeden R. miner ; Happy Hollow. Bolton John, miner ; Rapids City. Boimberg A. agent; Rapids City; rep; Ger. Bovee Frank, miner; Hampton. Bovee Walter, miner; Rapids City. Bovee James, miner ; Rapids City. BOWI.KS SAMUEIi, Farmer and Coal Operator; Sec. 7; P. O. Moline; born in Rockbridge Co., Va., Feb. 6, 1810; came to this County 1835 ; owns 470 acres of land; son of Isaac; lived in Ohio two years, in Indiana seventeen years, then to this County ; found the first coal-bed discov- ered in tills vicinity in the j-ear 1836; married M«,rgarite Poter, Feb. 18, 1830; she died July 28, 1854; second wife was Eliza Scates; married Julj^ 4, 1860; she was born Dec. 20, 1828, in Kentucky; have one daughter, Telitha A., born July !), 1861 . Bradeu James, miner; Rapids City. Braden John, miner ; Rapids City. Bradigan M. miner ; Hampton. Bradigan P. miner ; Hampton. Brandt Henry, tenant; Sec. 34; P. O. Carbon Cliff; from Germany. Brawley Joseph, miner; Hampton. Brady Christopher, miner; Hampton; dem; from Ireland. Brisner John, miner; Happy Hollow. BRETTlIlf S. Iv. Retired; Hampton; born in Livermore, Oxford Co., Me., May 11,1806; left there in 1836 and went to Tazwell Co., 111.; remained there one year, and then came here, and is among the old- est settlers ; wife was Margaret, daughter of Samuel Belcher; she was born in Farm- ington, Me., June 9, 1808 ; they were mar- ried Jan. 1, 1829; has had three children, two daughters and one son, all deceased ; was County Scliool Commissioner two years, and TownsMp Treasurer about tit- teen years, and was Postmaster a number of years; Dem. Brewer Stephen, teamster ; Rapids City ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Broad James, miner; Happy Hollow. Br(01V WM. H. H. Farmer and School teacher; Sec. 13; P. O. Port Byron; born in Hampton tp.. Rock Island Co., April 25, 1842; Rep; owns 1641-^ acres, value $8,200; wife was Miss Julia A. Rows, born in Port Byron tp., this Co., Aug. 4, 1850; married Nov. 28, 1867; has one daughter, Gracie, born July 28, 1869. 27K 442 BIOGEAPHICAl. DIRECTOKT OF Drury A. E. student, lives with father; Sec. 9; P. O. Hampton ; rep; born Illinois. Drury A. T. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Hampton ; rep; 72 acs. val. $8,G00; from Vt. Dunker Henry, laborer; Hampton; clem; from Germany. Dunmire John, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Car- bon Cliff; clem; from Pennsylvania. EARL EDWARD, engineer; Hampton; clem; from New York. Eaton John H. miner; Rapids City. Eckhardt Wm. miner; Rapids City. Edelman Conrad, laborer; Hampton; dem; from Germany. Edelman John, laborer; Hampton; rep; fiom Germany. JEDEIiMABT WM. Proprietor Livery Stable ; Hampton ; was born in Germany, March 1, 1836; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Luth; has three children, Chas. W., Annie M. and John H. ; wife was Miss Caroline ]\L M. Burmeister, born in Ger- many, Oct. 22, 1847 ; married May 9, 1871 ; sei'vecl three years in the late war, in Co. K, 129th I. V. I. Edwards Chas. miner ; Happy Hollow. Edwards L. D. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Frank- lin Crossing; Bapt; from Vermont. Egan John, miner; Rapids City. Eicher Sam'l, miner; Rapids City. Eicholts Alfred, blacksmith ; Rapids City. Elder R. W. carpenter; Sec. 11; P. O. Rap- ids City ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Ellsberry Scott, miner ; Rapids City. Ennis Geo. mason ; Hampton ; rep ; from Ind. Erickson Erick, tenant ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Mo- line ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Erike C. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Hampton; dem; 30 acs, val. $1,500; from Germany. Erskine Andrew, teamster ; Rapids City. Esps Elix, miner ; Rapids City. Evans Benj. miner; Rapids City. Evans D. T. miner; Rapids City. Evans David, miner; Hampton. Evans James, tenant; Sec. 32; Carbon Cliffi rep; Meth. Evers John, miner; Rapid City. Ewart Fleming B. laborer; Carbon Cliff; dem; Ohio. Ewart John, laborer; Carbon Cliff; dem; O. FAIRLIE JAMES, saloon keeper; Rapid City ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Feidler Anthony, farmer; Sec. 11; Rapid City ; 40 acres, $2,000 ; dem ; Germany. Feidler H. farmer; Sec. 15; Hampton; 60 acres, value |3,000; dem; from Germany. Fermau Wm. druggist; Hampton; dem; O. Ferris Wm. miner; Rapids City. Fittell George, miner ; Rapids City. Fitzgerald James,laborer , Rapids City ; dem ; from Ireland. Flagg Mrs. Susan C; Sec. 5; P.O. Moliue; Cong ; from Vermont. Flaherty B. miner ; Hampton. Flannery John, miner; Hampton. Flemming J. C. clerk; Rapids City; rep; from Pennsylvania. Forest John, miner; Rapids City. Fox M. miner ; Hampton. Fox Owen ; miner ; Hampton. FRAXKI.1X JOEI. CjJ. Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Franklin Crossing; born in Windham Co., Vt., Oct. 10, 1810; came to this Co. in 1838; owns 200 acres of land; son of Joel, and Fanny Grocet, his wife; married Betsey F., daughter of Luther Edwards, Jan. 22, 1840; she was born Dec. 24, 1821 ; have five children living, Mary A., Addie F., Sanford E., Rosa A. and Leslie E. Franklin Leslie E. farmer; Sec. 20; Frank- lin Crossing. Franks J. V. B. retired ; Rapids City ; rep ; from Virginia. Frazier C. T. watchman ; Rapids City. Erection Alex, miner; Rapids City. Freckson C. miner ; Rapids City, Freckson E. miner; Rapids City. Freeland Felix, farmer; Sec. 3; Rapids City; rep ; 6 acres, value $600; from Kentucky. FREIiS IIEliRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 24; P.O. Hampton; born in Aldenburg, Ger., Jan. 2, 1815; left there and came to the U.S., and went to Va. in 1834; remained there some time; came to this Co. in 1840; has six children living, three dead ; wife was Catherine Mantler, from Prussia, Ger., born in 1820; married in 1842; has 380 acres, and three lots and one house in Hampton, value $20,000; Dem ; Luth. FREIiS J. T. Farmer; Sec. 13; Hamp- ton; born in Hampton Tp., Rock Island Co., Nov. 26, 1852; Rep; owns 20 acres, value $800; wife was Miss Alvina F. Hoffman, born in Keokuk Co., Iowa, March 4, 1853; they were married Jan. 12, 1876; Rep; Meth. Fricke O. farmer, rents of Jacob Guckart; Sec. 14; Hampton ; dem; from German}'. Fritzer John, farmer, works for Jolin Olt- mann; Sec. 21; Hampton; dem; Missouri. Frost Christopher, laborer; Rapids Cit3^ Frost R. miner; Rapids City. Fry Abner, miner; P.O. Moline; rep ; Mis. Fullerton Henry C, of the firm of H. & H. C. Fullerton ; Hampton ; rep ; born III. Fullerton Hugh, of the firm of H. & H. C. Fullerton; Hampton Pottery; rep; Penn. GAINER THOS. miner; P.O. Moline; rep ; born Illinois. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY! HAMPTON TOWNSHIP. 443 Gainrich Karl, farmer; Sec. 15; Hampton; 40 acres, value $1,600; clem; Germany. Gallino Wm. W. carpenter; P. O. Rapids City; rep; from Pennsylvania. Garland Moses, miner; Rapids City. Garland Oliver, miner; Rapids City. Gates A. H. clerk ; Rapids City ; rep ; from Vermont. Genung John, laborer; Rapids City; rep; born Illinois. Gerliardt August, farmer; Sec. 15; Ilamp. ton ; 30 acres, $8,000 ; dem ; from Ger. tJILCHRIST HTG^H M. of the firm of H. M. Gilchrist & Co., Coal Miners and Dealers; Rapids City; was born in Scot- land, April 2, 1831; he left there and came to the U.S. and to Peun. in 1871, and to this Co. in 1872, and since that time has been extensively engaged in the Coal Business, employing from 80 to 120 men; also owner of the steamer "Jennie Gilchrist," on the river plying between Davenport and Lyons ; has family two children, John and Jane; wife was Miss Mary Weir, born in Scot- land, July 3, 1831 ; they were married Dec. 19, 1856 ; she died Sept. 17, 1866. Gilespie H. C. clerk; Rapids City; rep; from Pennsylvania. Gill Philip, bank boss; Rapids City. Glautz C. carpenter ; Hamilton ; rep ; from Germany. Glantz Mrs. P. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Hamp- ton; 40 acres, val. $1,600; from Maryland. Glasby Silas, farmer ; Sec. 6 ; P.O. Moline ; rep ; from New Jersey. Gleason Joseph, miner; Rapids City. Glenn John, miner; Rapids City. Goben Lewis, laborer; Rapids City. Golaher Hugh, laborer ; Rapids City ; dem ; born Illinois. Golaher B. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Franklin Crossing ; from R. I. Gordon James, miner ; Happy Hollow. Gothardt Fred, laborer ; Sec. 83 ; rep ; from Ohio. Graham George, miner ; Hampton. Graham Ira S. rents of John Wells ; Sec. 17 ; P.O. Hampton; rep; from New York. Graham Jacob, laborer; Hampton; rep; from Pennsylvania. Gray Owen, laborer ; Happy Hollow. Grear Ephraim, laborer; Hampton; rep; born Illinois. Grear Solmon F. laborer; Hampton; rep; born Illinois. Greeumay Wm. miner ; Rapids City. Griffin A. miner; P.O. Moline; rep; 111. Griffin Geo. tenant; Sec. 7; P.O. Moline; rep ; born Illinois. Griffin John S. miner; P.O. Moline; dem; Prot. H Griffin John, engineer ; Rapids City. Groth George, tenant; Sec. 7; P.O. Moline; from Germany. Groth John, tenant ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Moline ; from Germany. Groth Peter F. tenant; Sec. 7; P.O. Moline; from Germany. Grundy Frank, miner; Rapids City. Grube Fred, farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Carbon Cliff; dem ; from Germany. Guckert Jacob, wagon maker; P.O. Hamp- ton ; dem ; from Germany. Guldenpfannay Christ, farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Happy Hollow; 95 acs., $4,750; dem; Ger. AGUE ALFRED, miner; Happy Hol- low. Hal lock E. miner; Happy Hollow. Halpine Matt, miner; Rapids City. Halpine Patrick, miner; Hampton. Hannawasker Karl, saloon keeper; Hamp- ton ; dem ; from Germany. Hanson Claus, miner; Hampton. HA^fSOX FREDERICK, Farmer and Miner; Sec. 16; P.O. Hampton; born in Germany, Nov. 11, 1832; came to the Co. in 1863; Dem; has seven children, William, Mary, Roljert, Fredric, George, Emma and Dora; wife was Annie Vel- stedt, born in Germany, May 1, 1832 ; mar- ried in Sept., 1857. Hardy Henry, miner ; Hampton ; dem ; from England. Harrigan John, miner; Rapids City. Harris Isaac, miner; Rapids City. Harrison John, laborer ; Rapids City. Harrison Thomas, miner ; Rapids City. Harrison Thomas, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; from England. Hartshorn A. miner ; Happy Hollow. Harttung Henry, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; from Germany. Harvey James, miner; Hampton. Hastie John, miner ; Rapids Cit3^ Hauck Jacob, boarding house ; Rapids City ; dem ; from Germany. Hawke Alfred, miner; Rapids City. Hawke Edward, miner ; Rapids City. Hawke Fred, miner ; Rapids City. Hay Thomas, miner; Rapids Cith. Haynes Wm. miner ; Rapids City. Hayson Joseph, miner ; Rapids City. Hay ward A. M. carpenter ; Hampton ; rep ; from Massachusetts. Haywood R. miner; Rapids City. Heagy Geo. clerk; Hampton; dem; from Virginia. HEACJY SAM IT Eli, Merchant; Hampton ; was born in Taney Town, Car- roll Co., Md., on the 20th of April, 1838 ; 444 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTOKY OF left his native town in 1854, and went to Baltimore and hired out as clerk in a wholesale Notion House ; remained there three years, then came to Hampton, in August, 1857, and went in Francis Black's store as clerk, where he remained until April, 1861, then started in business for himself, which he followed until Dec, 1868, when Mr. A. R. Stoddard went into partnership, under the firm name of Heagy & Stoddard, and the firm has since been doing an extensive business ; in the spring of 1871, the Messrs. Heagy & Stoddard commenced prospecting for coal, and opened the first mine north of Rock Island, and their .business increased so rapidly, that they were obliged to form a Stock Company, which now goes under the name of the Hampton Coal Mining Co., Messrs. H. &. S. controlling the mine, and having the larger share of the stock; they commenced taking out a few hun- dred bushels per day, and now have four shafts in operation, and get out from thirty to forty cars per day, and are the most ex- tensive coal producers in Rock Island Co. ; they employ from 200 to 300 men ; there is a thriving little village in the vicinity of these mines, called Happy Hollow, there being a post-ofhce, telegraph office, and station ; Mr. Heagy married Miss Henri- etta, daughter of J.Birchard, of Scott Co., Iowa, April 20, 1863 ; she was born Jtdy 19, 1838; they have one son, Samuel M., who was born March 8, 186G. Henigen Wm. P. book-keeper ; Rapids City ; rep ; from Pennsylvania. Hensey Chas. miner ; Rapids City. Hermes Joseph, laborer; Hampton; dem; from Germany. Hicks John A. laborer ; Happy Hollow. Higley D. tenant; Sec. 25; P. O. Moline; rep ; Meth ; from New York. Hill Charles, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; born Illinois. Hinchburger John, farmer ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Hampton; dem; 40 acs, val. $2,000; Ger. Hintzburger John, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Hampton; dem; 90 acs, val. $4,500; Ger. Hintzburger John P. lives with his son ; Sec. 9; P. O. Hampton; dem; from Germany. Hizler Peter, farmer ; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Rapids City ; rep ; from Germany. Hofiman Mike, retired; Hampton; dem; from Germany. Hoffmire Louis, miner ; Hampton. Hocum M. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Rapids City ; rep ; born Illinois. Holland Chas. engineer; Rapids City. Holland John, potter; Carbon Cliff; rep; from England. Holland John, miner ; Rapids City. Holmes Daniel, farmer, lives with J. T. Frels ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Hampton ; rep ; Pa. Holloren John, miner ; Hampton. Hoover Geo. farmer, works for S. D. Wain- wright; Sec. 12; P. O. Rapids City; rep. Horton David, miner; Rapids City; dem; from Missouri. Howell John, miner ; Rapids City. Howell John, laborer; Carbon Cliff; Eng. Hubbs A. J. boot and shoemaker; Rapids City ; dem ; from New Yoek. HIIFFSTETTER ADAM, Farm- er and Stock Raiser; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Rapids City ; born near the city of Paris, France, July 8, 1839; left there with his parents and came to the United States and to New Orleans, in 1843; remained there about two years, then went to Indiana and re- mained there ten years, then came to this Co.; has one child; wife was Dora Smith, born in France ; married March 8, 1862 ; has 107}^ acres, value $5,375; Dem. Huffstetter Adam, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Hampton ; rep ; 80 acs, val. $4,000 ; France. Hughes Wm. miner ; Rapids City. Hunter John, miner ; Rapids City. Hunter John, laborer; Rapids City. Hutton E. retired; P. O. Happy Hollow; rep ; from Pennsylvania. I NGSTROM CHARLES, miner; Rapids City. JACOBS DAVID, laborer; Hampton; dem ; from New York. Jacobs James, laborer; Hampton; dem; from New York. Jacobs John, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; from New York. Jacobs Wm. miner; Hamilton; dem; from New York. Jamison Alec, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Carbon Cliff; R. I. Jenkins Daniel, miner; Rapids Cit}^ Jinks H. laborer; Hampton; dem; Ohio. Johns Wm. miner ; Rapids City. Johnson Chas. farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P. O. Moline ; rep ; Bapt. Johnson James, miner ; Hampton. Johnson Henry, miner; Hampton. Johnson Olof, farmer ; Sec. 32 ; Luth ; from Sweden. Johnson Samuel, farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Mo- line; rep; Bapt. Johnson Wm. miner ; Hampton. Jones David, miner; Happy Hollow. Jones David J. miner ; Rapids Ci^y. Jones Frank, miner ; Rapids City. Jones Wm. miner ; Rapids City. KAVANAUGH CHAS. miner; Rapids City. Kane Robert, miner; Hampton. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY! HAMPTON TOWNSHIP. 445 Kavanaugli Jno. laborer ; Rapids City ; dem ; from Ireland. Kenady Scott, laborer; P. O. Carbon Cliff; born Illinois. Keller Edward, laborer; Hampton; rep; born Illinois. Keller Isaac, potter; Hampton; rep; Penn. Kells John, engineer ; Rapids Citj^ Kiefer A. Carbon Cliff Pottery; dem; from France. Kilday John, miner; Hampton. King David, miner; Happy Hollow. King H. teamster; Hampton; dem; Illinois. King Wm. miner ; Hajjpy Hollow. Kleiner Manuel, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Hampton; dem; 60 acs, val. $3,000; Ger. Knephfler S. tenant; Sec. 24; P. O. Frank- lin Crossing; dem; from Germany. KORB JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 31; Watertown ; born in Hessenhumberg, Ger- many, Feb. 26, 1839; came to this Co. in 1851; Dem; Presb; owns 90 acres of laud, valued at $6,000 ; son of John Korb, who died in New Orleans seven days after his arrival; Mr. Korb has lived about six years in Montana, Utah and Wyoming Territories ; married Elizabeth M. Reedy, of this Co., March 21, 1871 ; she was born May 9, 1854 ; they have two sons : John C, born Dec. 6, 1873 ; Lewis J., Oct. 18, 1875. Kunkle Chris, miner; Hampton. LAMB BENJ. fixrmer ; Sec. 23 ; Hampton ; rep; 120 acs, val. $6,000; Vermont. Lafferty Robt. miner ; Hampton. Laffey Thomas, miner ; Hampton. Lamb James, miner ; Hampton. Lancaster Mrs. Sarah A. P. O. Happy Hol- low ; Meth ; from Ohio. Landles Archie, miner ; Hampton. Landles John, miner ; Hampton. Langston David, miner ; Rapids City. Laville John, miner; Hampton. Lawler Thomas, miner; Hampton. Leach And. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Water- ton ; rep ; from Germany. Leach Wm. Sec. 30; rep; from Germany. Lee David, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; Ire. Lee John, miner; Rapids City. Lemon J. P. butcher ; Hampton ; dem ; Va. Lewis David, miner ; Rapids City. Lewis John W. engineer ; Rapids City. Lewis Wm. M. blacksmith ; Rapids City. Libby John, laborer; Sec. 5; Carbon Cliff'; ]\Ieth. Libby O. farmer; Sec. 5; Carbon Cliff; Meth. Liddicoat S. miner; Rapids City. Liiders August, farmer ; Sec. 16 ; lives with his father ; Hampton ; dem ; from Ger. Liiders Wm. farmer; Sec. 16; Hampton; dem; 40 acs, val. $1,500; from Germany. Liiders Wm., Jr. farmer; Sec. 16; lives Avith his ffither; Hampton; dem; Germany. Lindsey James E. miner; Rapids City. Lindt Swan, farmer; Hampton; rep; from Sweden. Linnert M. miner; Hamilton. Little John, miner; P. O. Moline; rep; Ire. Living .John, teamster ; Rapids City. Lloyd Abram, miner; Rapids City. Lloyd Danl. miner; Rapids City. Lloyd Eli, miner; Rapids City. Lloyd John, miner ; Rapids City. Logan Jacob, miner; Happy Hollow. Long-staff Joseph, miner; Rapids City. Loughery J. P. engineer; Happy Hollow. Lowe Godfrey, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Hamp- ton; dem; 30 acs, val. $1,500; Germany. Lynch James, miner; Rapids City. Lynch John, miner ; Happy Hollow. M'CARL PETER, merchant; Rapids City ; dem ; from Penn. McCarty John, miner; Happy Hollow. McCollough M. miner; Happy Hollow. McDermott James, miner; Happy Hollow. McDermott James, miner; Hampton. McDonald Andrew, miner; Rapids City. McDonald A. blacksmith ; Rapids City. McDonald A. L. clerk; Rapids City; rep; from Ireland. McDonald James, miner; Rapids City. McFadden Geo. miner ; Rapids City. McFadden James, miner; Rapids City. McFadden John, miner; Rapids City. McFadden Saml. miner; Rapids City. McGuin James, miner; Rapids City. McGinnis Joseph, miner; Rapids City. McGinnis M. miner; Rapids City, McGuire Henry, miner ; Hampton. Mcintosh Wm. miner ; P. O. Moline ; rep ; born Illinois. .Mcintosh Wm. miner; Rapids City. McLaughlin Mike, miner; Hampton. McMahon Patrick, miner; Happy Hollow. McNabney Geo. F. laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; born Illinois. McNabney Julius, laborer ; Hampton ; rep ; born Illinois. McNeal Geo. B. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Wa- terton ; rep ; from Rock Island. MclfEAIi HEXRY, Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Waterton; born in Canada, July 15, 1811; came to this Co. in 1828; Rep; son of Daniel and Anna McNeal; first wife was Louisa Wells; married Nov. 20, 1831 ; she died Jan. 3, 1848, leaving three 446 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF children, George, Daniel B., and Ellen, who is now deceased; second wife was Amanda Phillio; has two sons by this marriage, T. C. and H. C. McNeal; raised the first fruit and built the first frame barn in this Co. Maddox J. D. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Rapids City; Ind; 20 acs, val. $1,000; Ohio. Mahouy Heury, laborer; Hampton; dem; born Illinois. Mahony John, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; Va. Manifold Geo. miner; Rapids City. Manning E. teamster; Rapids City. Manuel Joseph, miner; Hampton. Manuell Thomas, miner ; Happy Hollow. Martin J. miner; Rapids City. Maurar Casper, laborer; Rapids City; dem; from Switzerland. May A. miner ; Rapids City. May Duncan, miner ; Rapids City. Meader Wm. A. teamster; Rapids City; rep; born Franklin Co., Me. HEADER JS. L/. I'ampton; born in Franklin Co., Me., on the 14th of October, 1832; left there and came to this Co., with his parents, in November, 1844, and is among the oldest settlers; has three chil- dren, "Celia J., Arthur E., and Graciel.; wife was Miss Martha Young, who was born in Montgomery Co., Ind., Sept. 17, 1837 ; married July 12, 1857 ; Dem. Mears Thos. farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Carbon Cliff; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Mepham Thomas, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; • from England. Mertins Henr}^ shoemaker; Hampton ; dem ; from Prussia. Michaels Chas. miner; Rapids City. Miclot D. miner ; Happy Hollow. Mill James, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Franklin Crossing ; dem ; from England. Miller Andrew, Sec. 23; P. O. Hampton; lives with J. D. Frels; rep; from Ger. Miller G. H. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Moline; rep ; from Germany. Miller John, P. O. Carbon Cliff; Ind. Miller Wm. miner; Rapids City. Miller Wm. farmer ; Sec. 4 ; P. O. Moline ; rep ; from Germany. MITCHELL R. M. Rapids City; Millwright and ]\Ien'hant; born in Greene Co., Penn., June 20, 1820; left there in the fall of 1854, and came direct to this Co., and is among the oldest settlers ; has one son and two daughters living; lost one daughter; wife was Julia A. McCarl, who was born in Ohio, Dec. 13, 1833; they were married July 18, 1855; is Assessor, and has been for seven terms, and was Collector five years ; dem ; Chris. Mitten John, miner ; Rapids City. Mitten Wm. miner ; Rapids City. Mohr Jacob, laborer; Hampton; dem; Ger. Mohr J. farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Hampton; 120 acs, val. |6,000 ; dem ; from German3\ Mohr J. A. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Rapids City; dem; 50 acres, value $2,500; Ger. Mohr Paul, shoemaker; Hampton; dem; from Germany. Mohr Peter, laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; Ger. Mohr Wm. H. laborer ; Hampton ; dem ; born Illinois. Montgomery John, miner ; Happy Hollow. Montie Chas. teamster ; Rapids City. Montie Edward, laborer ; Rapids City. Montie M. laborer; R?.pids City. Montie Rudolph, laborer ; Rapids City. Mook Henry, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Rapids- City; dem; 40 acs, value $2,000; Germany Mook Henry, farmer, lives with his father; Sec. 11; P. O. Rapids City; dem; Ger. Moon John, laborer; Sec. 20; P.O. Franklin Crossing; from Ohio. Mooney Wm. miner ; Rapids City. Morehouse Jos. miner ; Happy Hollow. Morford Wm. miner ; Rapids City. Morgan David, miner; Rapids City. Morgan D. W. miner; Rapids City. Morgan John, miner ; Hampton. Morgan V. farmer; Rapids City; ind; Iowa. Morlle John, miner; Rapids City. Morris D. J. shoemaker ; Rapids City ; rep ; from Ohio. Morris Thomas M. miner; Happy Hollow. Mortley Wm. bank boss; Happy Hollow. Morton Alexander, farmer, lives on J. B. Cox's place ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Hampton ; rep. MORTOHr AI.EXA:NI>ER, Fore- man of the Hampton Coal Mining Co; Hampton; born in Scotland, April 5, 1849; came to the United States in 1855, and to this Co. in 1857; has three children, Cora E., born Feb. 5, 1873 ; Claude M., April 9, 1875; Alexander M., Jan. 11, 1877; wife was Miss Emma Cox, born in Hampton Tp., this Co., April 15, 1852; married March 20, 1872 ; Rep. MOTHER DAI¥X, Farmer aud Stock Raiser; Sec. 24; Hampton; born in Mont- gomery^ Co., N. Y., Sept. 9, 1802, left there in the fall of 1837, and came to this Co., and is among the oldest settlers ; wife was Jane, daughter of William Benson, from Chatauqua Co., N. Y. ; she was born Jan. 15. 1822; married Sept. 20, 1841; has seven children living by second wife, and three by first wife, who was Phoebe Churchhill, from N. Y. ; has 357 acres, value $17,850 ; Dem. Mower Casper, laborer; Rapids City. MowrerEd. miner; Rapids City. Mowrer Wm. miner ; Rapids City. Murdoch Ed. miner ; Hampton. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY: HAMPTON TOWNSHIP. U7 Murphy Daniel, miner; Hampton. Murray John, miner ; Rapids City. Murray Samuel, miner ; Hampton. NICHOLS JOHN, miner; Happy Hol- low. Nichols Henry, laborer; Hampton. Nicholson Frank, miner; Rapids City. Nicholson Geo. miner ; Rapids City. Nelson Henry, miner ; Rapids City. Nelson John, farmer; Sec. 8; P.O.Carbon Cliff; from Iowa. Newell John, restaurant ; Hampton ; dem ; from Ireland. Newton H. E. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Moline; R.I. 3f E\f^T05f MRS. JOEL. J. Maiden name was Charlotte Savery; Farmer; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Moline ; born in Addison Co., Vt., Sept. 30, 1827; came to this Co. in 1848; estate ot 190 acres of land, value $17,200. Mr. Newton was born April 27, 1819 ; mar- ried Jan. 26, 1847 ; died Nov. 30, 1863, leaving live children, Ellen E. (now de- ceased), Frank C, Wm. Henry, Herbert E. and Lillie M.; lost three children previous to his death. Newton Wm. H. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Mo- line; R. I. Norton A. O. prop. Bluff" Mill ; Hampton ; rep ; from New York. o 9BRIEN EDWARD, miner; Happy Hollow. O'Brien Denny, miner; Hampton. O'Brien John, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Carbon Cliff, dem; from Ireland. O'Conor John, miner; Hampton. O'Conor John, miner; Happy Hollow. O'XEIl. EI»1VAR1>, Miner; Hamp- ton ; born in Ireland in ly46 ; came to this Co. in 1869; Dem; wife was Ma>y O'Mal- ley, born in New York city; married Oct. 13, 1872; has two children, Nora and Pat- rick. Odcndald Peter, farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Mo- line; dem. Oliver Robert, miner; Rapids City. Olsen Eric, miner; Rapids City. Olsen Peter, farmer; Sec. 3; rep; Luth; from Sweden. Olson O. miner; Rapids City. OI.TMAXX I>IEDRICK, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 8; P. O. Hampton; born in Oldenburg, Germany, March 2, 1825; came to this Co. in 1852; Dem; Luth ; owns 463 acres, value 123,150; has nine children, Lena, Diedrick, Sarah, John, Stena, Lyda, Lizzie, Albert and Annie; wife was Catharine Heeren, born in Han- over, Germany, March 2, 1837 ; married in April, 1862. OLTMAXN FREDERICK, Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Hampton; born in Oldenburg, Germany, June 19, 1839; left there and came to the United States and to this Co. in 1852, and is among the oldest settlers; has six children, Frederick, Ed- ward, Karl, William, Mena and Emma; wife was Miss Mary Danhardt, from Prus- sia, Germany, born Jan. 2, 1839; married in Jan., 1861 ; has 100 acres, value $4,500; Dem ; Luth. OLTMAXlf JOH]\% Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 21; P. O. Hamp- ton ; born in Aldenburg, Germany, March 22, 1827 ; left there and came to this Co. in 1852, and is among tlie oldest set- tlers; has six children, Hannah, Henry, Adolph, Theodore, Minnie and Lena; wife was Wilmina Vandil, born in Han- over, Germany, Oct. 4, 1843; she came here in 1854; married in 1858; has 170 acres, value 18,500 ; Dem ; Luth. Oltmann Wm. farmer, rents of D. Oltmann ; Sec. 16; P. O. Hampton; dem; Germany. Organ Ezckel, miner; Rapids City. Osbrough James, fixrmer, works for E. W. Adams; Hampton; dem; from N. Y. Owens James, miner; Rapids City. Owens John, miner ; Hampton. Owens Pat, miner; Rapids City. Owens Peter, miner ; Rapids City. Owens Wm. miner; Rapids City. PACKER WM. tenant; Sec. 20; P. O. Happy Hollow; rep N.Y. Patterson Wm. miner; Rapids City. Payne Clias. farmer; Hampton; born 111. Payne James O. police constable ; Hampton ; rep ; from Iowa. Peacock David, miner; Hampton. Peit Chas. engineer; Rapids City. Perkins A. F. millwright; Sec. 25; P. O. Mo- line; rep; Cong; from Penn. Peterson E. farmer ; Sec. 20 ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden. Peterson Peter, laborer; Rapids City. Pettangill AYm. H. carpenter ; Hampton ; rei> ; from Mass. Pinkerton I. miner; Happy Hollow. Porter Daniel G. farmer; Sec. 7; rep; R. I. PORTER WM. Retired; Sec. 7; P. O. Moline; born in Virginia, June 1, 1803; came to this Co. in 1833 ; owns 287 acres of land; son of Joseph, of Washington Co., Ind. ; has operated extensively in coal from 1852 to 1868, in this town; married jNIartha, daughter of Wm. Giles, of Ind., June 4, 1829; have three children living, Mary A. (wife of Hudson Taylor), Samuel R. (now Co. Treasurer), and Daniel G. ; George W. died in 1857, leaving a son, Willi'am A. Potter Aaron, miner ; Rapids City. 448 BIOGKAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Pratt C. laborer ; Hampton ; rep ; from N. Y. Pratt Geo. miner ; Rapids City. Pratt M. engineer ; Happy Hollow. Preston Henry, brick maker; Carbon Clifl'; rep ; from Penn. Pride Frank, miner; Rapids City. Prior A. J. engineer; Carbon Cliflf; dem; from Connecticut. Propps xibel, laborer; Hampton; dem; from Virginia. Propps Wm. W. laborer; Hampton; dem; from Virginia. Protbers James, laborer; Hampton; rep; from Wales. Pruden Arthur, miner; Rapids City. Pruden Mrs. Elizabeth, Rapids City; Chris; from Virginia. Pugh Charles, laborer; P.O. Carbon Clitf; rep ; born Illinois. Pugh Mrs. Frances, Carbon Cliff; JVIeth; from Connecticut. Pugh Thos. laborer; Carbon Cliff'; England. Pumroy Thomas, miner ; Rapids City, Q R UINJST PAT. miner; Hampton. AFTER JOHN, miner; Hampton. Ramsey John, miner; Rapids City. Ramsey Joseph, bank boss; Rapids City. Raner J. H. farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Rapids City; 20 acres, $1,000; dem; from Va. Raner Philip F. farmer, lives with his father; Sec. 12; P.O. Rapids City; dem; from Va. Raspberry Henry, miner; Hampton. Raner Samuel E. farmer, lives with his father; Sec. 12; P.O. Rapids City; dem. Raynor F. coal miner; Hampton; dem; from Virginia. Raynor Wm. coal miner; Hampton; dem; from Virginia. Reddick Henry, miner; Rapids City. Reddick John, miner ; Rapids City. Retteg Martin, saloon keeper; Rapids City; dem ; from Germany. Reed John, miner ; Hampton. Reese Meredith, miner; Rapids City. Reitung Louis, farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Water- town ; dem ; from Germany. Remele Philip, miner; Happy Hollow. Reynolds John, miner; Hampton. Richards John, miner; Hampton. Richardson Joseph, miner ; Rapids City. Richardson Joseph, engineer; Hampton. Richardson Joseph, engineer; Sec. 14; P.O. Hampton ; dem ; from England. KICHAUDSOX SAMITFX, Teach- er; P.O. Port Byron; born in Zuma Tp., Rock Island Co., June 25, 1«50 ; Rep ; U.B. ; wife was Miss Emma A. Horn, born in Cedar Co., Iowa, Jan. 1, 1854; married Oct. 23, 1873. Richardson Thomas, miner ; Hampton. Richardson Thomas miner, rents of F. Oltmanh; Sec. 15; P.O. Hampton; dem. Richardson Wm. miner; Rapids City. Richardson Wm. A. miner ; Rapids City. Rick Frederick, teamster; Rapids City. Riley Henry, laborer ; Rapids City. Riley Henry T. miner; Rapids City. Riley Jerry, miner ; Rapids City. Rilej' Wm. miner; Raj^ids City. Risher G. P. miner ; Rapids City. Rischer S. C. miner; Rapids City. Roach Thomas, miner; Rapids City. Rober Nelson, carpenter; P.O. Carbon Cliff; from Canada. Roberts John, miner; Rapids City. Roseman Wm. laborer; Sec. 32; rep; from Ohio. Ross John, tenant ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Carbon Cliff; dem ; from Ireland. Rotman Frederick, blacksmith; Hampton; dem ; trom Germany. Rowe A. J. druggist; Rapids City; rep; from Pennsylvania. ROWE GEORGE J. Postmaster; Rapids City ; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Sept. 14, 1817 ; left there in March, 1853, then came liere; has one son, A. J., born May 15, 1851 ; has been married twice; first wife was Lavinia Palmer, born in the same place, Oct. 21, 1821 ; married March 12, 1840; she died July 27, 1872; married again Dec. 18, 1874, to Mrs. C. Simpson, of Cameron, Mo. ; is Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, and Elder of the Church of Christ, of Rapids City ; Rep. Rowney Wm. miner; Hampton. Rudy John, farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Moline; dem ; Luth ; from Germany. Rule George, miner; Happy Hollow. Ryan M. miner ; Happy Hollow. SACKFIELD JOSEPH, miner; Happy Hollow. Sackfield Wm. miner ; Rapids City. Sanders J. W. teamster; Rapids City; dem from Ohio. Sanders John E. teamster; Rapids City dem ; born Illinois. Sanders Samuel, laborer; Rapids City; dem from Iowa. Sands And. miner; P.O. Moline; dem; Prot from Oliio. Savage John, miner; Rapids City. Scarlett Ed. miner; Rapids City. Scliaffcr Adam, miner; Happy Hollow. Schachter Lewis, miner ; Rapids City. A. R. STODDARD, Hampton. BOOK ISLAND COUNTY: HAMPTON TOWNSHIP. 451 Scliacter Mrs. Mary ; Luth ; from Germany. Schave C. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Hampton; 80 acres, value $4,000 ; dem ; Germany. Schave Fred, farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Hamp- ton ; 40 acres, value $3,000 ; dem ; Ger. Schave John, farmer ; Sec. 14; P.O. Hamp- ton ; dem ; from Germany. Schave H. farmer, lives with liis fiither; Sec. 14; dem ; from Germany. Schicter Peter, cooper ; Rapids City ; dem ; from Germany. Scott F. A. laborer; Hampton; rep; Sweden. Scott Robert, miner ; Rapids City. SchultzA. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Franklin Crossing. Seibert — , farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Rapids City; 30 acres, $1,000; dem; Germany. Seiger August, miner ; Rapids City. Settles John, miner; P.O. Moline; dem. Shafier Lee, laborer ; Rapids City ; rep ; from Ohio. Shaffer Mrs. Nancy, Rapids City; Chris; from New York. Shannon Jas. farmer; Seel; P.O. Rapids City ; 40 acres, $3,000 ; dem ; from Ireland Shaw James; miner; Hampton; England. Shrank Christopher, miner ; Rapids City. Shrom Frederick, farmer ; Sec. 33 ; Carbon Gliti". Shurtleff Chas. H. laborer, lives with his father; Sec. 3: P.O. Rapids City; dem; 111. SHURTI.EFF H. S. Merchant and Farmer; Rapids City; born in the town of Farmiugton, Stratford Co., N.H., Feb. 37, 1815 ; left there in the spring of 1835, and went to LaSalle Co. ; remained there one year, then went to Knox Co. and stayed until 1840, and then came to this Co., and is among the oldest settlers ; has five sous and three daughters ; lost three sons and one daughter; has 100 acres on Sec. 3, value $8,000; Dem; has been Jus- tice of the Peace for more than twenty 3'ears, and Postmaster for a number of years, and held other town offices. Shurtleff Wm. Olivei-, laborer; Rapids City; dem ; born Illinois. Shuler Chas. miner; Rapids City. Sides George, miner ; Rapids City. Sides Wm. miner ; Rapids City. Sikes R. W. painting ; Hampton ; rep ; from New York. Silkie August, teamster ; Rapids City. Silkie Lewis, miner ; Rapids City. Silvis H. S. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Carbon Cliff"; dem; from Penn. Silvis John, farmer: Sec. 33; P. O. Carbon Cliff; dem; from Penn. Silvis Thos. S. farmer; Sec. 39; P. O. Car- bon Cliff; dem; from Penn. Simmers John, miner; Rapids Citj'. Simon M. miner; Rapids City. Simpson Thomas, miner; Hampton. Sise John, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Moline; rep ; from Germany. Skinner L. farmer; Hampton; rep; born 111. Slaughter Chas. laborer; Rapids City. Slaughter Clarence, miner; Rapids City. Slurli Wm. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Hampton; 130 acs, val. $6,000; rep; born Illinois. Smith F. M. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Water- town ; rep ; from Penn. Smith Geo. miner; Happy Hollow. Smith Geo. laborer; Hami)ton; dem; Mich. Smith James, laborer; Hampton; rep; O. Smith Jas. miner; Rapids City. Smith Jas. A. laborer; Hampton; rep; 111. Smith John, miner; Rapids City. Smith John, miner; Happy Hollow. Smith John P. laborer; Hampton; rep; from Iowa. Smith Manuel, mason ; Hampton ; rep ; la. Smith Thomas, miner; Rapids City. Smith W. R. carpenter; P. O. Watertown; rep ; from Tenn. Snyder Felix, Sec. 3; carpenter; Rapids City; rep; born Illinois. Spargo Robt. miner ; Rapids City. Spargo S. miner; Rapids City. Spargo Saml. miner; Hampton. Sport Saml. miner ; Rapids City. Stadler Jacob, farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Hamp- ton ; 15 acs, val. $750; dem ; from Ger. Stalburg Mrs. G. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Rap- ids CUy; 40 acs, val. $3,000; Germany. Stanbach B. miner ; Happy Hollow. Steel G. W. laborer; Rapids City; dem; 111. Steohr Ed. miner; Sec. 7; P. O. Moline; 111. Stephens John, miner ; Happy Hollow. Sterman Geo. miner ; Rapids City. Sterman Thos. miner ; Rapids City. Stevens A. C. fiirmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Carbon Cliff; Maine. STEVEXS CHARIiES F. Farm- ing for his father on Sec. 4 ; P. O. Carbon Cliff; born in Crawford Co., Wis., June 36, 1858; came to this Co. in 1863; son of Augustus C, who was born Aug. 9, 1833, who was the son of Thos. Stevens, of Maine; his mother was Matilda Sharp, who was born in 1837, in Adams Co., 111.; parents were married in 1856; has two sisters: Anna M., born July 14, 1863; and Emma A., Sept. 39, 1871. STEVENS FRANK H. Hampton; Waeon Maker; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., May 10, 1835 ; left there in 1866, and came to this place; has a family of three children, Chas,E., Ellen, and Clarence L. ; 452 BIOGRAPHICAL DIKECTORY OF wife was Emelinc E., daughter of Edward Lindsey; she was born in the same place; they were married March 26, 1859 ; Rep. Stevens Wm. retired ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Hamp- ton ; dem ; from Ireland. Stevens Wm. W. tenant; Sec. 30; P. O. Wa- tertown ; dem ; from N. Y. Stinson Thos. laborer; Hampton ;' dem ; Ire. St. John John, miner; Rapids City. ST01>I>ARD A. R. Merchant; Hamp- ton ; born in Pembroke, Me., on the 22d of May, 1838; at the age of 21 he started in the hardware business for himself, and continued until 1867, then came West, and came to tliis Co. in December, 1868, and formed a partnership with Mr. S. Heagy, of this place, which has existed ever since, under the firm name of Heagy & Stoddard ; they are doing an extensive mercantile business, disposing of |60,000 to $75,000 worth of goods per year ; they are doing also the most extensive coal business in the Co., Mr. S. being Supt. of the mines, while Mr. H. is attending the mercantile department; Mr. S. married Miss Eliza A. Hunter, daughter of David F. Hunter, of Strong, Me. ; she was born Sept. 5, 1837 ; married April 4, 1863 ; no family; Dem. Stotmeister And. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Franklin Crossing; dem; Germany. Stotmeister And., Jr. Sec. 25 ; dem ; Ger. Stone Wm. miner; Hampton. Strachan Peter, laborer; Hampton; rep; from Canada. Surman Wm. miner; Rapids City. Swanson John, farmer; P. O. Moline; rep; Meth ; from Sweden. Swisher J. E. bank boss ; Happy Hollow. TEMPLE JAMES, shoemaker; Rapids City; rep; from Penn. Tameron John, miner ; Hampton. Tassell Wm. miner; Rapids City. Teasdale John, miner; Rapids City. Tegensey John, miner ; Rapids City. Tenny S. H. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; dem ; N. H. Thomas Geo. miner ; Hampton. Thomas John, miner; Hampton. Thomas John E. miner; Hampton. THOMAS JOHX J. Hampton; Car- penter; born in Prussia, Germany, Oct. 11, 1826; came to this Co. in March, 1854; Dem; Cath; has a family; one son, John T., born Feb. 27, 1857 ; his wife was Mary Hermes, who was born in the same place, in September, 1830; married April 11, 1856; is Town Clerk, and has been for five years. Thomas M. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Water- town; rep; from Tenn. Thomas N. P. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Rap- ids City ; 40 acs, val. $2,000 ; rep ; Mass. Thomas Jos. H. clerk ; Hampton ; rep ; 111 Thomas Richard, miner ; Rapids City. Thompkins David, miner; Happy Hollow. Thompkins John, miner; Happy Hollow. Thompkins Wm. miner; Happy Hollow. Thompson D. W. weigh-master ; Rapids City. ■ Thompson Richard, blacksmith; Rapids City. Thornton John E. jeweler; Rapids City; rep; from Germany. Thorp Chas. A. retired; Carbon CliflF; N. Y. Trainer John, miner; Hampton. Trounce Thomas, miner ; Happy Hollow. TITBBJS P. X. P. O. Rapids City; Sec. 1 ; Farmer ; born in Sussex Co., Delaware, March 10, 1816 ; came to this Co. in 1853 ; Dem; owns 40 acs, val. $2,000; has three children, Clarissa, Rosa, and Charles ; his wife was Hester A. Turner, who was born in the same place, July 27, 1820; married March 28, 1839. T^VINING H. C. Hampton; Farmer; born in Hampton Township, this Co., Aug. 13, 1842; not married; he served eighteen months in the late war, in Co. I, 28th 111. Inf. ; he and his mother have 70 acres within the corporation, valued at $7,000 ; Rep. UNDERWOOD DR. M. B. physician; Hampton ; dem ; from Indiana. VANDEWATER JOHN, shoemaker; Rapids City ; dem ; from N. Y. Vederstrom John P. blacksmith; Rapids City; dem; from Sweden. Veincent Dr. Geo. phj^sician and surgeon; rep ; from Vermont. Vipond Isaac, miner; Hampton. Vogel Jacob, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Rapids City; dem; born Illinois. VOCJEI. JAMES J. Hampton; Pro- prietor of the City Saloon; born in Rock Island Co., Feb. 27, 1848; has a family three children : Rebecca M., born March 5, 1872; John A., Nov. 23, 1874; Matilda, Oct. 5, 1876 ; wife was Elizabeth, daugh- ter of Peter Mohr ; she was born in Ger- many, July 8, 1851; they were married Nov. 5, 1871 ; Dem. VOCJEL JOHX A. Rapids City; Re- tired; was born in Germany, April 22, 1822; left there and came to the United States and to Warren Co., Penn., in 1836; remained there three years, then came to this Co., in 1839, and" is among the oldest settlers; has five children living; lost one; wife was Margaret Cherchel, who was born in Prussia, Germany, July 4, 1818; married Oct. 8, 1844; is "township Trus- tee and Commissioner of Highways; Dem; Cath. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY: HAMPTON TOWNSmP. 453 VogclJohn C. tarmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Rapids City ; clem ; born Illinois. Voijler Geo. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Rapids City; dem; 39 acs, val. $1,950; Germany. WAINWRIGHT GEO. farmer; lives with father; Sec. 12; P. O. Rap. City. Wadsford E. miner; Happy'Hollow. Wainwrisyht Isaac, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Rapids'City; dem; 190 acs, val. $7,600. \VAII«\%"KIGHT S. D. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 12; P. O. Rapids City; born in Indiana Co. Penn., Dec. 7, 1833; left there and came to this Co. and landed at Hampton in 1851 ; is among the old settlers ; have foui* children, Ida B., Ira F., George E. and Frank M. ; wife was Clarin- da B. Smith, born in Scott Co., Iowa, July 6, 1844; married March 30, 1865; has 153 acres, value $7,650; Dem. Walton Jas. miner ; Hampton. Ward C. H. painter; Hampton; rep; 111. Ward Jas. miner ; Rapids City. Ward Jas. laborer ; Rapids City. Ward Milton, carpenter; Hampton; rep; Pa. Warren Chester, farmer, rents of Wm. Cook ; Sec. 16; P. O. Hampton; rep; N. Y. Warren H. S. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Water- town ; rep ; Bapt ; from Vermont. Warren Jacob, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Water- town ; dem. Watson Albert, laborer ; Happy Hollow. Watson Dan'l, miner; Rapids City. Watson Jas. miner ; Rapids City. Watson Wm. miner; Rapids City. ^VEATHERHEAD IRA, Farmer; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Carbon Cliti'; born in Guil- . ford, Vt., July 27, 1809 ; came to this Co. X July 1, 1839; Dem; owns 1014 acres of land; son of Abel and Ruth Davis, his wife; first wife was Mary P. Gallop; she died 1843 ; present wife was the widow of Albert Mills, of this town; married Oct. 20, 1849 ; have four children living, Drury A., Ellen O. (wife of Alphonso Gates), Cate L. (wife of Leander Gates),and Orra E. Weaver C. laborer ; Rapids City. Weaver Geo. miner ; Rapids City. Weaver Hugh, miner; Rapids City. Weaver Sam'l miner; Rapids City. Webb D. J. station agent ; Rapids City ; dem ; from Wisconsin. ^VEBSTER WM. B. Shoemaker; Hampton ; born in Bristol, Me., April 16, 1809 ; came to this Co. in Nov., 1843, and is among the oldest settlers; no family; wife was Miss Eliza Jane Palmer, born in Maine; married Oct., 1843; is and has been Supervisor six terms, and held other town offices; Dem. Weimar Jacob, shoemaker; Hampton; dem; from New Jersey. Weir A. H. miner ; Rapids City. Weigand David, retired; Hampton; rep; from Germany. Welsh Jas. miner; Rapids City. Welsh John, miner; Rapids City. Welsh Peter, miner; Happy Hollow. Welsh Wm. miner; Rapids City. WEJLLS ALBERT, Justice of the Peace ; Hampton ; was born in Hampton tp.,Rock Island Co., May 20, 1838; Dem; have three children, Henry C, born Oct. 1, 1866; Sarah C, April 7, 1873; Henrietta, April 19, 1875; wife was Miss Louise M. Allen, born in Whitehall, N. Y., Feb. 2, 1837; they were married Nov. 8. 1865; was Town Clerk and is Corporation Clerk. Wells A. S. farmer, lives with father ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Hampton ; rep ; born Illinois. Wells Edward, laborer; Hampton; dem; 111. Wells Geo. R. laborer; Hampton; dem; 111. WEEI>J!i G. R. Retired; Hampton; . . born in Wayne Co., Ill.,\I).ec. 11, 1827; -W . came to this Co. in 1832'i\vith l^is jiarents ; '^ ' Dem; owns 260 acres Itmd, vallie $40,000; has five children, Edw;ai-d, Stephen, Eunice H., Sophia A. and Hfraiii; wife was Miss V ^ Hannah W. BuMum, born in Buffalo ^ oi Prairie tp., tM^ Co.,. June 7, 1849 ; mar- '^^ ^ ried Feb. 2(),'.i873- 'Mr. W. is one of the ^ oldest setjtlei-s ; y^fhs CoUector three years N ^ and held other town offices. Wells J. L. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Hampton ; rep ; born Illinois. Wells Henr}^ farmer, rents of L. Wells; Sec. » 9; P. O. Hampton; dem; born Illinois. Wells John, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Hamp- ton; rep; 336 acs, val. $16,800; from Vt. Wendell J. H. tenant; Sec. 32; P. O. Carbon Clift'; dem ; from New Hampshire. WElfK JOHIV, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 2; P. O.Hampton; born in Ol- denburg, Germany, Dec. 14, 1820 ; left there and came to the U. S. and to this Co in 1852; is among the oldest settlers; has five children, Hannah, Lizzie, Frederick, John and Henry; wife was Helena Olt- mauns, born in the same place, Aug. 30, 1829; married March 19, 1852; has 170 acres, value $8,500; Dem; Luth. Wheeler Lewis, laborer; Carbon Clifi". WHITBE< K A:NDRE\V, Farm er; Sec. 32; P. O. Carbon Cliff; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Feb. 28, 1807; came to this Co. 1865 ; owns 84 acres land, value $4,000 ; son of Robert, who died in 1844; volunteered in Co. A, Col. Kincaid's Graybeard Regt., at Muscatine, la. ; first wife was Mary Ann Parker; married Oct., 1832 ; she died Sept. 25, 1844, leaving six children, three sons and three daughters; present wife was Mahala Saulsbury ; mar- ried April 4, 1846; have four children by this marriage, three sons and one daugh- ter. White Wm. miner; Hampton. 454 BIOGRAPHICAL DIEECTOEY OF Wliithead David, miner ; Kapids City. Whitliead David R. miner; Rapids City. Wliithead Jolin, miner ; Rapids City. Wliithead Jos. miner; Rapids City. Whitman H. B. weigh boss ; Happy Hollow. Wickert John, miner ; Happy Hollow. Wilcher Ezra, engineer ; Hampton ; rep ; born Illinois. Wiley Chas, laborer; Hampton; rep; Vt. Wilsey Erval, miner; Happy Hollow. Wilkin August, lives with father; Sec. 17; P. O. Hampton; dem ; from Germany. Wilkin Chas. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 17; P. O. Hampton; dem; Germany. Wilkin Karl, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Hamp- ton ; dem ; 79 acs, val. $2,275 ; Germany. Willard Andrew J. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Rapids City ; rep ; 37i^ acs, val. |1,875. Willard A. J. farmer ; Hampton ; rep ; born Illinois. Willard Gotfried, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Rapids City ; dem ; 40 acs, val. $2,000 ; Ger. Willey Eph. carpenter ; Hampton ; rep ; born Illinois. Willey Sidney, carpenter; Hampton; rep; from Maryland. Williams Ed. police; Rapids City; dem; from Pennsylvania. Williams John, laborer; Hampton; dem; from England. WII^IvlAMS MRS. I.AMBEBT, Retired; Sec. 5; P. O. Carbon Cliff; born in Md., Jan. 10, 182(5 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Meth ; Mr. Williams was born April 22, 1805; married Dec, 1842; died Jan. 22, 1868, leaving seven children, John E. R., Laura A., wife of John Settles ; Gordon P., Martha E. A., wife of Henry Thomas ; William I., Cyrus L., and Rosa L. Williams W. P. miner; Rapids City. Williamson Jacob, miner; Hampton. Williamson' John, miner; Rapids City. Williamson Wm. miner; Rapids City. Willis I. laborer; Sec. 32; P. O. Carbon Cliff, from Ohio. Wilsey Dan. carpenter ; Rapids City ; dem ; from New York. Wilsey D. F. carpenter; Rapids City; dem; from Michigan. Wilthamuth Chris, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Rapids City ; rep ; 40 acs, val. $2,000 ; Ger. Wiltamuth Geo. farmer; Sec. 14; Hamp- ton; rep; 136 acs, val. $6,800; Germany. Wilthamuth N. fiirmer; Sec;. 10; P. O. Rap- ids City; rep; 120 acs, val. $6,000; Ger. Wiltamuth Nicholas, farmer, rents of his father; Sec. 14; P. O. Hampton; rep; Ger. Winans Jas. clerk; P. O. Hampton; dem; from New York. Windrow F. laborer; Hampton; dem; from Germany. Windrow Wm. laborer; Hampton; dem; from Germany. Witherspoom Wm. miner ; Hampton. Wood Wm. miner; Hampton. Woodbury Daniel, tenant; Sec. 33; P. O. Carbon Cliff; rep ; from New York. Woodring Jacob, miner ; Rapids City. Woodsworth Wm. laborer ; Rapids City. Worthiugton E. miner; Rapids City. Wright A. J. laborer; Hampton; dem; from Indiana. Wursching Michael, farmer; Sec. 33; dem; from Germany. YOST AUGUST, farmer; Hampton; rep; from Germany. Young Charles, carpenter; Hampton; Ind; from Germany. ZEGLER WM. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Rapids City; dem; 261/^ acs, val. $1,300. jZeigler John, miner; Rapids City. HAMPTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY. JBaker Leo^iard F., Post Master. Heck Fredrick f Saloon, Hlack Francis, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, etc., etc. Edelman Wm,, Prop, of Hamp- ton Livery Stable. Mampton Coal Mining Co., A. R. Stoddard, Supt.; S. Heagy, Agent. Hear/y i& Stoddard, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, etc., etc. Stevens Frank H., Wagon Maker. Thomas John J,, Carpenter. Vof/el Ja/tnes J., Prop, of the City Saloon. Webster Wm, B,, Shoe Maker. Wells Albert f Justice of the Peace. ROCK ISLAJSTD COUNTY: EBGINGTON TOWNSHIP. 455 RAPIDS CITY BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Adams A. B. E., Prop, of the Rapids City Flouring- Mill. Gilchrist Huf/h M. & Co., Coal Operators, Rapids City. 3Iitchel7 It. M.^ Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, etc., etc. Roive Geo, »/,, Post Master. Hhurtleff H. S.^ Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, etc., etc. EDGINGTON TOWNSHIP. A SHBAUGH A. druggist; P. O. Rey- nolds, III. ; rep ; Meth. ASqiTITH JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Reynolds; born in Yorkshire, Eng., Nov. 4, 1819; came to this Co. in 1842; Dem; Meth; owns 247 acres of laud, worth $17,390; has been Road Com- missioner 12 years; School Director; is Steward and Ti'ustee of his Church; on Dec. 24, 1859, married Miss Sarah A. Webster, of Edgiugton ; has three sons, Jolm E., Albert J., and Ai'thur L., living; and tliree daughters, Sarah J., Anna M., and Elizabeth E. BAKER C. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Edg- ington; dem; Ind. Baker S. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Edgington; dem ; from New York. Baker Wm. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Edging- ton ; dem ; from New York. Ball S. P. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Taylor Ridge ; dem ; from Penn. Barkman D. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Edging- ton; dem; from Penn. Barmington F. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Edg- ington ; dem ; born Illinois. Bateman E. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Taylor' Ridge; rep; Bapt. Bateman F. P. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Tay- lor Ridge ; rep ; Bapt ; born Illinois. Blakely J. farmer; Sec. 25; rep; Illinois. Blakeley N. farmer; Sec. 25; rep; Illinois. Boltinghouse J. farmer; P. O. Edgington; dem ; from Ohio. Boltinghouse L. C. farmer; P. O. Edging- ton; dem; Ind. Bopes D. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Edgington; rep; Bapt; from Penn. Bowes J. farmer; Sec. 23; rep; Ireland. Brown J. W. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Edg- ington ; dem ; born Illinois. BROAVX JOHN. J. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Edgiugton; was born in Crawford Co., Ind., on "March 1, 1821; Dem; Bapt; owns 70 acres of land valued at $4,(t00; in the spring of 1832 he moved to Hen- dersonville, Knox Co., and was compelled to move into the fort then for protection against the Indians for awhile; he lived at this phice until 1846; on May 12, 1842, married Miss Jane Boltinghouse, of that place, formerly from Washington Co., Ind.. her native Co. ; he came to Edging- ton in the spring of 1846, to where he now resides in 1849; has one son, John W., and four daughteis, Mary E., Rebecca A., Eliza J., and Sarah E. ; has been Con- stable 12 years; iie and his wife were edu- cated in the Public Schools. Browning M. carpenter; P. O. Edgington; rep ; from Penn. Brubaker J. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Edging- ton; dem; from Penn. Brumer A. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Hamlet; rep; Presb; Ind. Brumer W. B. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Edg- ington; rep; Meth; from Penn. Buckley F. farmer; P. O. Edgington; dem; from Germany. Byers J. M. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Hamlet; dem ; from Georgia. Byers R. M. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Hamlet; dem ; from Georgia. CARMICHAEL C. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Hamlet; rep; Bapt; from Ohio. Carothers S. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Taylor Ridge; dem; from Ohio. CARPEXTERHEXRY B. Farmer and Stock Feeder; Sec. 19; P. O. Edging- ton ; born in Lycoming Co., Pa. ; on April 17, )851; Rep; he and Charles Tittering- ton own 513 acres of land valued at $25,- 650; at an early age, in 1854, he came with his parents to where he now resides ; he was educated in our Public Schools. Carpenter J. farmer; P. O. Edgington ; rep; from Penn. CAVETTELI €. Carpenter; Edging- ton ; was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., on Sept. 18, 1832 ; Dem ; Bapt ; owns 60 acres of land valued at $3,600, and a dwelling house and one-half acre in the village valued at $900; lie was brought up and educated in his native Co., where he 456 BIOGRAPHICAL DlEECTORY OE* learned the carpenters' and joiners' trade, which he has followed for about 28 years ; came to Edgington in Oct., 1854, returned to Pa., and on Jan. 1, 1856, married Miss Eliza Osborn, of Westmoreland Co., Pa., in which Co. she was born, brought up, and educated ; he again came to Edging- ton, in Feb. of that year; has three chil- dren, Priscilla J., Robert W., and Harry D. ; he has been School Director 8 years; is and has been Road Commissioner 12 years, and is now Clerk and Treasurer of the Board, is also Town Clerk and School Trustee; was elected J. P., and was also Trustee of the Autioch Bapt. Church. CJL.APP J0H:N, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Andalusia; was born in Darke Co., Ohio, on Oct. 8, 1822; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep ; he owns 160 acres of land valued at 19,000; on Oct. 28, 1847, married Miss Elizabeth Weaver, of his native Co.; he has two sons, John C, Addison A., and three daughters, Sadie J., Mary E., and Lila M. €I.ARK JOHN €. Blacksmith and Wagon Maker; Reynolds; born in Berrian Co., Mich., on May 20, 1850 ■, Dem; owns one wagon shop, a blacksmith shop, and a dwelling house, valued at $1,000; he came to this Tp. with his parents in Oct., 1850, where he was brought up and edu- cated ; on Oct. 2, 1870, married Miss Effie Hasbrook, of Pre-emption, Mercer Co., where she was born ; she was educated in the Public Schools, and went to Texas in 1860 ; returned in 1866 ; he has two sons, Ray and Thomas. CL.ARKWai. J. fr. Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Hamlet; was born in Penn. on Sept. 28, 1844; Rep; Presb; owns 80 acres of land valued at $4,000; he came with his parents to New Boston, 111., in 1853; to Edgington in 1867 ; and to where he now resides^^iu 1876; on Feb. 17, 1869, married Miss Martha Schriver, of Edgington ; .she was born in Blairsville, Ind. Co., Pa.; they have two sons, Fred R., born Feb. 24, 1870, and Philip N., Aug. 1, 1872; he is School Director. CI.EI.A5kI> REV. SAMUEIi, de- ceased ; was born in Parish of Smithfield, Co. Down, Ireland, Aug. 16, 1798, of Scotch descent; he graduated at Glasgow Uni- versity, Scotland; studied Theology at Belfast College, Ireland, under the Rev. Dr. Harma; came to tlie United States in the year 1826; was ordained as Minister in the Presbyterian Church, June 26, 1828, in Ohio; after having had charge of the Presbyterian Church in Wayne Co., Ohio, six years, resigned and moved to Sidney, taking the pastorate of the Pres- byterian Cliurch in that ]ilacc, remaining there till the death of his wife, whose maiden name was Eliza Ilardman, to whom he was married Jmie 5, 1829, from Belfast, Ireland ; she died Sept. 22, 1839, leaving four children, David J., born July, 10, 1831, who married Margarite Betty; John H., Nov. 10, 1832, married Cassie Ediugton; Jane C, Oct, 10, 1884; Susan M., May 3, 1837; he subsequentlj- married the widow of Nathan Gest; she was Ellen ]?. Castner, of N. J. ; he had five children by this marriage, Samuel D., born Jan. 29, 1842, who married S. C. Fisher; Chas., Sept 1, 1845, married Mary Edington; Eliza, born March 11, 1849;" Ellen, July 17, 1851, she married Dr. G. G. Craig; and Mary C, April 5, 1854; from Sidney he moved to Reding, Ohio, and having a strong desire to see the West, resigned his pastorate after three years' labor, very much against the wishes of his Church and friends; settled in Davenport, Iowa, and took charge of the Presbyterian Church ; remained one year, and then re- crossed the Mississippi and assumed the care and charge of tlie church on Rock Lsland; remained there till 1848; then purchased a farm in the Tp. of Edging- ton, this Co.; moved to the same and became pastor of the Presbyterian Church in that town ; remained there until he retired from active labors as a Minister of the Gospel, but continuing to preach occa- sionally to needy congregations, until death removed him from all earthly labors, which occurred March 22, 1865. Conkling Cyrus, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Andalusia; dem; from ISTew York. Cral)s Wm. D. farmer ; Sec. 85 ; dem ; Ohio. CRAKDAXI. A. S. merchant; Rey- nolds ; was born on Oct. 2, 1846, in Swit- zerland Co., Ind.; at the age of seven years he came to this Tp. with his parents, where he was brought up and educated in the Public Schools, and subsequently took a commercial course in Bryant & Strat- ton Commercial College, Iowa; at the age of eighteen years commenced clerk- ing for H. P. Beattie, of Milan, and con- tinued in the occupation five years; then went into business for himself, at Swedoua, Mercer Co , where he remained until Sept., 1876; came to Reynolds, where he owns a store and is doing business ; having erected the first building in the place. CRA%VF«RD, \VII.I.IAM F. Farmer and Stock Feeder; Sec. 10; P. O. Edgington; was born in Clark Co., Ind., on July 17, 1835; Rep; Meth; he owns 320 acres of land valued at $25,000; came to this Co. with his parents, in 1840; re- sided here about one year; returned in 1841 to Ind., at the age of eighteen years; came to this Co.; engaged in farming; on Oct. 30, 1856, married Miss Mary E. Pierce, of Edgington ; he has five sons and one daughter; in August, 1861, en- listed in Co.' A, 9th I. V.' C. ; was Sar- geant of his Co., and with Gens. Grearison and Hatch during their raids in Tenu. and Miss.; also with Gen. A. J. Smith at KOCK ISLAND COUNTY: EDGINGTON TOWNSHIP. 457 the battle of Tupelo ; served his countiy three yeai's and one month; was then hononiblj^ discharged ; has been ISabbath School Superintendent and is Church Trustee. Criswell W. H. H. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Andalusia; rep; Bapt; Ind. CROPPER (SEORGE E. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Taylor Rid<>e; was born in Bowling' Tp., this Co., on Nov. 12, 184G; Rep ; Meth ; owns 120 acres of land val- ued at $7,000 ; was brought up here and educated in the Public Schools of this Co.; on Dec. 30, 1868, he married Miss Julia Zahn, of Black Hawk Tp. ; she was born in the City of RocJv Island, where she lived about i() years, and received her education ; he has two sons, Cliarles E., born Oct. 19, 1871, andjArtha, March 15, 1876. Cunningham D. section boss; P. O.Taylor Ridge ; from Ireland. DAVIS F. former; Sec. 17; P. O. Edging- ton; rep; Bapt; from Pennsylvania. Davis Frank, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Edging- ton ; rep ; from West Virginia. Davis H. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Edgington; dem ; from New Jersey. DAVIS J. M. Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Edgington; born in Buftalo Prairie tp., on March 2, 1850; Dem; owns 206 acres of land, valued at |13,000; he was brought up and educated in his native town ; moved on the farm where he now resides, in October, 1875 ; on April 15, 1871, mar- l^jpd Miss Martha A. Spickler, of Edging- ton, formerly of Lancaster, Pa. ; at an early age she moved from her native city to this tp., where she received her education ; he has one son, Delos I., born Aug. 29, 1873. Davis Mahala, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Edg- ington. Diflterding J. harness-maker; Edgington; dem; Cath; from Germany. DIIXLAP CHAS. E. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Edgington; was born in Steuben- ville, Jefferson Co., O., March 9, 1825 ; his father was a cabinetmaker ; at the age of ten years, came with his parents to this Co., who located on the farm where he mow resides, in 1835; on Aug. 11, 1862, enlisted in Co. B, 126th I. V. I. ; was Sergeant of the Co., over one-third of whom were lost in the service ; served his country nearly three years, and at the close of the war was honorably discharged ; married Miss Mary Titteriogton, of Edgington, Oct. 14, 1847, who was born in Ross Co., Ohio, and at an early age moved here with her parents; in religion she is Presb; they liad three sons, Moses and Charles living, and Napoleon B., deceased, Aug. 11, 1852, and two daughters, Mary A., living, and Jane J. Thomas, of Iowa, deceased Jan. 20, 1877 ; has 240 acres, worth $12,000. Dunlap J. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Edgington; rep ; born Illinois. DrTTO:^ TIMOTHA% Retired Farmer; Edgington; was born in North- tield, Franklin "Co., Mass., on March 23, 1805, where he was brought up and edu- cated in the public schools and the Deer- tield Academy ; on Dec. 9, 1827, he married Adeline Maynard, of Leominster, Worces- ter Co., Mass., who died Dec. 23, 1832; he has two daughters, Lucy, who married Samuel Woodruff", of Hartford, Conn., where they now reside, and Adeline, who married Elisha Alexander; she taught school severel years here and in Rock Island; Mr. Dutton came tt) this Co. June 9, 1838, and located on a farm in this vicin- ity; he has lived here ever since; was elected Justice of the Peace in 1839, and has held the office 37 years; has been Town Clerk 15 years, and School Treasurer 29 years. EBERHART CHARLES, P. O. Edging- ton. ECKERSO^f GEO. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Andalusia; was born in Muscatine, Iowa, Aug. 14, 1851 ; came to this Co. in 1861 ; Dem ; Meth ; he is tlie grandson of Henry Eberhart, who was one of the early settlers in this township ; also a soldier in the war for the Union. EDCJI^GTOX DAXIEI., Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Edgington; was born in Jef- ferson Co., Ohio, March 1, 1807; Dem; Presb ; he went to Brownsville, Pa., in 1823, learned the gunsmith's trade; re- turned in 1826 to Steubenville, Ohio, be- came proprietor of a shop, and worked at his trade until 1835, when he came to this Co. and entered the land where he now resides, and moved his family here the following spring; on Feb. 9, 1832, he mar- ried Miss Marj^ H. Dunlap, of Steuben- ville, O.; his wife having been removed by death, he subsequently married Amanda Castner, on March 26, 1874; he had six daughters and four sons, all of whom are living except one daughter; he was elect- ed Justice of the Peace in 1836; has been Supervisor of his town ; having disposed of 960 acres of land, he has now left 270 acres, valued at $15,000. EDGi:SfOTON JAS. Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Edgington; born in Buffalo Prairie, this Co., March 20, 1835; Dem; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $12,000; has been School Director 15 j'ears ; edu- cated here and at the schools in Geneva, Henry Co.; has always been a farmer; on April 4, 1861, married Miss Lucy A. Schriver, of Coe tp., formerly of Pennsyl- vania; he has two sons, Wm. II. and Louis N. ; he was the tirst white child l)orn in the Edgington settlement, and the second in the Co. Elliott S. O. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Edging ton; dem; from New York. 458 BIOGEAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Elliott W. W. farmer; Sec. 29; Edgington; dein. FALB H. G. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Taylor Kidge; rep; from Switzerland. Fisher Wm. mail contractor; P. O. Edging- toa ; rep ; Presb ; from Connecticut. Flacherty J. Sec. 30; P. O. Edgington; deni; Cath ; from Ireland. Flacherty Jno. Sec. 31; P. O. Hamlet; dem; Cath ; from New York. Flowers H. W. merchant; P. O. Taylor Ridge; rep. FOUXTAINE DAVID, Black smith; Edgington; was horn in Middle- town, Middlesex Co., Conn., on July 9, 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1863 ; Dem ; owns 30 acres of land, valued at $3,000; he has worked at his trade 34 years ; on Jan. 18, 1859, married Miss Adelia Hopkins, of Bacine, O.; he has one son, Benjamin F., born Feb. 29, 1860. ARNETT WILLIAM, former; P. O. Edo;ingtou. G OAUNT JOH^^ H. Farmer and Stock Breeder; Sec. 21; P. O. Edgington; was born inEnsiland on Sept. 2, 1828; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Dem ; Meth ; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $12,000; he has been Road Commissioner, Sabbath School Superintendent seven years, and Vice Pres. of the County Sabbath School Asso- ciation; on Dec. 20, 1851, married Miss Mary Brooks, of this Co., formerly of Eng- land ; he has three sons and two daughters. Garnett Wm. farmer; P. O. Edgington. GOOD SAIirEIi, Farmer and Well Sinker; Sec. 3; P. O. Andalusia; was born in Warwickshire, England, Feb. 1. 1824; came to Andalusia in July, 1864; Dem; Bapt; he owns 170 acres of land, valued at $6,000 ; has been Sabbath School Super- intendent and Commissioner of High- ways ; in 1872 moved to where he now re- sides; on Aug. 23, 1846, married Miss Frances Hiorns, of his native place; he has five sons, John, Daniel, David W., Alfred and Samuel, and two daughters, Hannah and Sarah E. Gaunt Joshua F. P. O. Edgington ; dem ; born Illinois. HAZLITT J. H. farmer ; P. O. Edgington ; dem ;from New Jersey. HARKIS J. Ti. Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Edgington ; was born in St. Joseph Co., Ind. Sept. 17, 1837 ; Rep ; owns 280 acres of laud, valued at $14,000; at an early age moved witli his parents to this Co; they went to St. Josepli, Mo., in 1837, returned to Indiana in 1839, and about 1842 came to this Co., and to the farm where he is now located, in 1857; on Sept. 11, 1862, he married Miss Ann Elizabeth McGrew, of Edgington, formerly of Ohio ; he has two sons, George T. and Earnest L. ; he went to Jasper Co., Iowa, in 1865, im- proved a farm, and returned in 1873 to his present home. HEL,PE]\^STEI.I. EMIE, Harness Maker ; Reynolds ; he was born in Coelu, Germany, on March 20, 1853 ; came to Rock Island, this Co., in 1873; Dem; Luth ; owns one lot and harness shop val- ved at $600; came to his present place of business on Feb 15; on July 30, 1876, married Miss Magdalene Smith, of Rock Island, whose father lost his life in the Union Ai'my ; Mr. Helpenstell was brought up and educated in Germany, and worked at his trade there seven years. Moore Ilibbard, farmer; Sec. 13; rep; born in this Co. Holmes D. J. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O.Andalu- sia ; rep ; Meth ; from Ohio. Holmerer Gast, wagon maker ; Edgington ; rep ; Cath ; from Germany. HOXEACIITT STAREIXG, Re tired Farmer; Reynolds; was born in Claybourn Co., E. Tenn., July 6, 1834, where he was brought up and educated; at the age of eighteen moved with his parents to Monroe Co., Ind. ; in 1852, to California, engaged in Mining and Mer- cantile business ; returned in Dec, 1855 ; on July 17, 1856, married Miss Nancy Huntington, of Monroe Co., Ind., her native place ; came to Edgington Tp. Oct., 1856; engaged in Farmino-; moved to Perryton Tp. in 1861 ; sold his farm of 320 acres, and in April, 1877, came to Rey- nolds ; rep ; Meth ; has been efficient in church matters. Sabbath School Sui^otin- tendent; also Steward and Class Leader for about seventeen years; owns a house and four acres in the village, worth $3,500; also a store and one lot valued at $1,600. Hubbard J. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Edging- ton ; rep ; from Ohio. Hubbard Jas. fixrmer ; Sec. 32; P. O. Hamlet; rep: Presb ^ from Ohio. HUBBARD JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Edgington; was born in Grandview, Washington" Co., Ohio, on March 1, 1820; Rep; I owns 113 acres of land valued at $8,000; was brought up and educated in his native Co. ; has always followed Farm- mg; on Nov. 23, 1841, married Miss Michal Talbott, of Brook Co., Va., where she was brought up and educated; they came to Edgington in Oct., 1854, and have a family of eight sons. Hubbard R. T. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Edg- ington; rep; from Ohio. Hubbard W. A. P. O. Taylor Ridge ; rep. JENNINGS WM. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. »J Reynolds; rep; from Pen n. JOHKSO^^ STORER, Farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Edgington ; was born in Swit- zerland Co., Ind., on May 12, 1827 ; came EOCK ISLAND COUNTY: EDGINGTON TOWNSHIP. 459 to tliis Co. in 1848; Dem; he owns 170 acres of land valued at $10,200; has been Collector two, and Road C!omniissioner six years; on Nov. 19, 18-18, married Miss Rusha Seaver, of this Co. ; he has one son, Joseph S., and seven daughters, Sarah E., Olive E., Mary E., Georgia A., Cora I., Eliza F. and Maggie E. JOHXSOX REV. T. K. Minister, Edg- ingtou; born in ytrattonville. Clarion Co., Pii.,Feb. 18, 18;i7; came to this Co. in 1865, Presb. See History of Edgingtou Pres- byterian Church. Joice M. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Edgington; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Jones J. n. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Edging- ton ; dem ; born Illinois. Jones J. W. farmer ; Sec. 22; P. O. Edging- ton ; dem ; Meth ; from New York. KELL CEO. W. Jr., farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Edgington ; rep ; born Illinois. K]^L.L CJEORCHi; W. Farmer and Stock Feeder; Sec. 10; P. O. Edgington; was born in Steubeuville, Jetierson Co., O., on May 8, 1823; Rep; he owns 240 acres land, value $10,000; came with Cy- rus Edgington to this Co. in 1885 ; lived with him seven years; then engaged in farming for himself, and has continued in the business ever since ; Feb. 4, 1846, mar- ried Miss Elizabeth Schooly, of this Co., formerly of Ind. ; his wife was removed by death, on Feb. 5, 1870 ; he married Eliza- beth Love, of Andalusia, Feb. 4, 1872; deceased Feb. 5, 1876 ; he has by his first mai'riage five sous, George W., Charles A., Joseph M., James E. and Edgar P., and three daughters, Louisa A., Elizabeth and Catherine; his step-children are Lovina J. Love and Samuel S. Love. Kellaher M. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Rey- nolds ; dem ; Cath ; from Penn. Kellaher J. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O.Reynolds; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Kelly J. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Edgington; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. Krantz J. carpenter ; Edgington ; dem ; Lutli ; from Germany. LAFLIN BENEDICT, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Taylor Ridge ; rep ; from N. Y. Laflin B. farmer; P. O. Taylor Ridge. Laflin C. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Edgington; dem ; from New York. Laflin C. E. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Taylor Ridge ; rep ; born Illinois. Leeds A. former ; Sec. 29 ; Edgington; dem. LEEDIS FEI^IX, Retired Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Edgington; born in N. J., on Feb. 17, 1804; came to this Co. in 1841 ; in 1805 moved to Claremont Co., O. ; on May 1, 1828, married Miss Mary A. Doughty, of that Co., her native place; moved to Indiana ; lived there six years, then came to this Co. ; he has three sons living. Job and Robert, farmers in Chero- kee Co., la. ; and Aaron W., living on the homestead ; five daughters, Caroline Has- ketl, and Deborah Cunnitf, in Mo. ; Mar- tha Dick}^ in Mercer Co. ; Lydia Mar- shall, in Henry Co.; and Sarah Sellers, in this tp.; Aaron W. married Ellen Asay, of Edgington, on Aug 27, 1871 ; their child- sen are Lewis M., Mary C. and Ella V. Lloyd J. farmer; Sec. 36; P.O.Reynolds; dem ; Presb ; from Penn. Lloyd J. W. farmer; P. O. Edgingtou; rep. Lloyd M. farmer; Sec. 16; Edgington; rep. Lowe F. shoemaker; P. O. Edgington; dem; Lath ; from Germany. McCARTEY P. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Edgington; dem; Cath; Ireland. McEntire R. L, ; Sec. 24; rep; born 111. McEntire W.J. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Tay- lor Ridge; rep; born Illinois. McGinley John, farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Taylor Ridge; rep; from Penn. Mclntyre T. L. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Tay- lor Ridge; rep; Epis; from Ireland. McLauohlin John, farmer; Sec. 32; Bapt; from Pennsjdvania. McLaughlin M. D. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Edgington; rep; Bapt; from Penn. McNutt J. M. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Edg- ington ; dem ; born Illinois. Markey B. farmer ; Sec. 23; P. O. Plamlet; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland. MAX^VEIiE JOSEPH, Farmer; Edgington; was born in Rock Island, March 3, 1845 -, Dem; he owns a house and lot in Port Byron, valued at $400; he en- ■ listed Feb. 28, 1864, in Co. G, 47th I. V. I., and served his countiy until the close of the war; on Nov. 24, 1870, married Miss Emma Duffield, of Abingdon, 111., Avhere she was educated. Miller M. carpenter; P. O. Edgington; dem; from Peunsvlvauia. MIEEER'WM. H. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Taylor Ridge ; was born in Woon- socket, R. I. March 12, 1846; came to this Co. in 1847 ; owns 55 acres, valued at $1,650; on Jau. 31, 1871, married Miss Emma Barber, of Rock Island, formerly of England ; he has one son, Charles H., and one daughter, Mary E., and one child, George Wm., deceased. MONTGOMERY DAXIEL., Farm- er and Stock Feeder; P.O. Reynolds; was born in Edgington tp., Jan. 8, 1840; he was brought up here, and educated in the public schools and at Knox College, in Galesburg ; went to Idaho Territory in the spring of 1864 and engaged in mining; re- turned in Jan., 1865; Rep; Presb; is Elder of his church; on Jan. 3, 1871, married Miss M. A. Parks, of Edgington, where 460 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF she was born, raised and educated; has one son, Walter L., and three daugh- ters, Mary W , Ella and Sadie S. ; he and his brother, Robert, have 88u acres land. MOlfTGOMERY ROBERT S. Farmer and Stock Feeder; P.O.Reynolds; born in Danville, Montour Co., Pa., March 30, 1836; came to Rock Island Co. with his parents in the fall of 1830; they moved upon the farm where he now resides in the spring of 1838; he enlisted in the Union Armj', Aug. 1, 1861, for three years; was wounded at the battle of Lexington, Mo., and afterwards discharged; again enlisted in March, 1862, and commis- sioned Capt. of Co. B, 65th I.V. I. ; was wounded at the battle of Atlanta, and again at Columbus, Tenn. ; with the ex- ception of about one week, he commanded his Co. until the close of the war; married Miss Jane Titterington, of Edgington Tp., June 23, 1869 ; has four daughters and one son ; he and liis brother Daniel own 880 acres of land. Montgomery Wm. G. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Edgington; rep; from Penn. MOORE JOHX C. Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O.Reynolds; l)orn in Green Co., Ohio, July 4, 1823; Rep; Meth ; at the age of thirteen he moved with his parents to Ber- rien, Mich.; he was mostly educated in Ohio; in 1850 became with his folks to Edgington ; two years later he located on the farm where he now resides ; married Miss Theda E. Gray, of Switzerland Co., Ind., Dec. 10, 1857 ; she was born there Aug. 5, 1835, and was there brought up and educated; has one son, Landon C, and three daughters, Cassie, Mamie G. and Olive E. ; owns 240 acres land here, worth 115,000, 320 in Missouri, value $3,000, and 80 in Worth Co., Iowa, value .|1,0U0. Moore John M. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Taylor Ridge; rep; Ind. Morton A. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Andalusia; rep; Scotland. Mudge L. D. clerk; P.O. Reynolds; dem; from New York. o LMSTED R. B. merchant; Reynolds; rep; from Ohio. >ARKS J. H. farmer; Edgington; rep. PARKS H. H. Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Taylor Ridge; born in Franklin Co., O., July 25, 1818, where he was brought up and educated; came to this Co. in the fall of 1838, and engaged in the occupation of farming in Edgington Tp., which business he has followed ever since; married Miss Martha Gingles, of this Co., May 15, 1841; she died Dec. 28, 1876; has three sons, Jonathan H. and William S., farmers, and James J., a lawyer in l^ock Island; one daughter, Martha A., now the wife of Dan- iel Montgomery, of Edgington Tp ; Meth ; was the first Sabbath School Supt., as well as first Steward of his church in this Tp. ; was also Class Leader ; Rep ; has been Road Com. and School Director; gave his children 400 acres land, and has 100 acres, worth $7,000. Parks Wm. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Edging- ton; rep. Palmer P. farmer; P.O. Edginiiton; dem; Ohio. Parmenter G. H. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O.Ham- let; dem; born Illinois. Parmenter J. G. ftirmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Ham- let; dem; Presb ; from Vermont. Powers Wm. R. farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Edg- ington; rep; Meth; from N.Y. Prindable Thomas, laborer; dem; Cath ; from Ireland. Prow Albert, fiirmer; P.O. Edgington; dem. Prow A. B. farmer; P.O. Edgington; dem; Ind. Prow M. farmer ; P.O. Edgington ; dem ; Ind. RADEL A. blacksmith; P.O. Edgington; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. Raymer S. H. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Edging- ton ; dem ; from New Yoi1i. Rell J. teamster; Edgington; Ohio. Richardson D. farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Edging- ton ; dem ; Ind. Rinker A. sells agl. impts. ; P.O. Edgington; dem ; from Pennsylvania. RORIJ«»0:X ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Edgington; born in Parke Co., Ind., Nov. 17, 1829; Rcp; Bapt; owns 115 acres land, value $5,500; is the son of Jas. Robison, a pioneer well known to the early settlers of this Tp. ; at the age of one year moved with his parents to Warren Co., 111., soon afterward to this Co., in the fall of 1834, and in 1857 to where he now resides; married Miss Sarah A. Bell, of Edgington, formerly of Ind., her native State, Aug. 19, 1852; they have one son, John S., and five daughters, Nancy J., Purley E., Veritus, Sarah B. and Florence ; he enlisted in Co. B, 126th I.V. I., in 1862; served his country two years ; Avas honor- ably discharged Sept. 4, 1864. ROBIXJiiO^ ^VIXTHROP, Farm- er; Sec. 18; P.O. Edu-ington ; was born in Dearborn Co., Inct.,'juiy 23,1820; Rep; owns 292 acres land, value $17,520; at an early age moved with his parents to Switz- erland Co., Ind. ; was brought up there and educated in the pul)lic schools ; came to Edgington in Oct., 1849 ; has always been a farmer; married Miss Maria Ransom, of Switzerland Co., Ind., March 25, 1849; she was formerly of Herkimer Co., N.Y., where she was born Oct. 10, 1828, brought up and educated ; he has two daughters, Sarah F. and Bertha II. Roose Frank, student; P.O. Edgington; rep; boru Illinois. ROCK ISLAND COUNTY! EDGlNGTON TOWNSHIP. 461 BOO^SE SAMIJEI., Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. EdHX W. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. EdijingtoQ ; born in Brighton, England, on Nov. 15, 1840; Dem; owns 130 acres in Kansas and 120 in Arkansas valued at $8,000 ; came to Oswego, N. Y., with his parents, in 1843, where his folks now reside; in 1862, came to Iowa with his two brothei's, Frederick and Amos, and with them enlisted in Co. I., 35th Iowa V. I., and served his country three years; was in the battle of Vicksburg; saAv his brother killed in that battle; at the close of the war he was honorably discharged; went to Montana in 1865; kept the Illinois House in Virginia City about seventeen months, then returned to Muscatine, and in 1868 came here, and has since followed farming. YOUNG C. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Edg- ington; rep; born Illinois. Young Geo. D. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Edg- ington ; rep ; from Penn. Young H. G. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Edging- ton ; rep ; born Illinois. Young J. O. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Edging- ton ; dem ; Bapt ; from Ohio. EDGINGTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Cavett Eli C, Carpenter and Joiner. Patronage solicited, satis- faction given. Clark tfolui C, Wagon Manufac- turer and Blacksmith. Jobbing, repairing, painting, trimming, etc., in his line of business, done prompt- ly and well. None but the best material used. Fountahie David^ Blacksmith. Repairing and jobbing promptly done. The best materials used. Gaunt John H. & Sons, Breed- ers and Dealers in Poland-China Hogs. Helpenstell JEmil, Manufactu- rer of Harness, Saddles, Bridles, etc., and dealer in all kinds of goods in his line of business. Smith E. JR., Physician and Sur- geon. Stoddard H. jP., Dealing in Hogs and Cattle — a specialty. Sturgeon 31. L. T., Dealer in Building Stone, and sand for the manufacture of o-lass. REYNOLDS. Crandell A, iV., Dealer in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods; Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes; Groceries, Glass and Queensware; Drugs and Medicines. TAYLOR RIDGE. Seymour D. T., Breeder of Short Horn Cattle and Fowl — Buff Cochin, Brown Leg-horn and Houdan. ANDALUSIA TOWNSHIP. ALBEE O. pensioner; P. O. Andalusia; rep; from Maine. A3^f DAI.VSIA CORNET BA]\D, Organized March 1, 1877; has a member- ship of fourteen: — John II. Brookman, Pres. ; Andrew A. Jones, Leader and Sec. ; Frank Healy, Treas. ; Oscar Healy, Rob- ert Babcock, Walter C. Smith, Harry M. Brookman, Elmer Healy, John Stropes, Forest Young, William Wenks, A. G. Eb- erhart, John "Morion, and Benjamin Van- deveer; their instruments are first-class, and cost $618; this band is practicing regularly, under the instructions of Chas. Luppy, of Davenport, and is prepared to discourse good music at picnics, celcbra- KOCK ISLAND COUNTY: ANDALUSIA TOWNSHIP. 465 tions, excursions, or at any entertainment wliere band music is desired. Andrews A. farmer; P.O.Andalusia; rep; from N. H. Ai'magost P. carpenter; P. O. Andalusia; rep ; from Penn. Armstrong Dr. W. W. P. O. Andalusia ; rep ; from Penn. Ayers W. teacher; P.O.Andalusia; dem; Bapt ; from N. Y. BABBIT E. millwright ; Andalusia ; rep ; from Massachusette. Babbit J. blacksmith; Andalusia; dem;0. BAI.I.ARD JAMES \V. Wagon and Carriage Manufacturer; Andalusia; was born in Stanton, Augusta Co., Va., on Aug. 8, 1833 ; Rep ; owns house, five acres of land, two shops, and three lots, valued at $3,00U; was brought up in his native Co., and educated in the public schools of Stanton, and Lexington College, at Lex- ington, Va. ; learned his trade in Weston, Lewis Co. ; came to Davenport, Iowa, in April, 1855, and worked in a plow fac- tory ; in June of that year came to Anda- lusia, engaged in his present business one year, and then in general merchandising, grain, and lumber business, until 1861 ; on Dec. 2, 185(5, married Miss Sarah E. Arrasmith, of Andalusia; his wife having been removed by death, he subsequently married Miss Anna A. Omara, of Edging- ton Township ; he has six children : Em- ma J., by his first marriage, J. Wells, Ed- ward H., John H., Katie L., and Anna, by his second; on Feb. 22, 1862, enlisted in Co. B, 65th I. V. I. ; was 1st Lieut., re- signed, re-enlisted as Capt. of Co. G, 47th Regt. ; was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry, in the fiill of 1862, was paroled, ex- changed, and went to the front in the spring of 1863 ; was honorably discharged at the close of the war ; was elected Jus- tice of the Peace m 1859, held the oftice ten years, then resigned, and held the office of Supervisor of his town two years ; is now Justice of the Peace; has held other town ofiices. Brandenburg E. hackman; Andalusia.- dem; born 111. Ballard John H. carpenter ; Andalusia ; dem ; U. B. ; from Va. Barnes Geo. C. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. And;v lusia ; rep ; from Ohio. Bean J. L. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O.Andalusia; rep ; from Ohio. Beaumont B. mason; Andalusia; Cath; Eng. Benedict Melinda, milliner; Andalusia; Presb; Ind. Bennett Geo. H. laborer; Andalusia; rep; MtHh ; from Ohio. BETHITRAM J. €. Merchant at An- dalusia; was born in Rockcastle Co., Ky., on Feb. 26, 1808 ; Rep ; Bapt ; he owns ten town lots, and three dwelling houses ; also a half-interest in twenty-six lots and one brick store ; he was brought up in his na- tive Co., and educated in the public schools ; taught school during tlie winter for several j'ears; on Julj^ 14^ 1830, mar- ried Miss Nancy Debord; in 1841, moved to Montgomery Co., Mo., and located on a farm ; came to Mercer Co., 111., in 1852, to Andalusia in 1864, and has since fol- lowed the mercantile business; his wife having been removed by death, he subse- quently married Mrs. Ann Jones, of Aledo, Mercer Co., 111. ; by his first mar- riage he had ten children, all living ex- cepting two sons; he has nine step-chil- dren, and has brought up three orphans ; he has been Justice of the Peace twelve years, Assessor four years, and Deacon of his church about forty-two years. BIGI.EB CHRISTIAJf, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Andalusia; was born in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, on Feb. 21, 1830 ; Rep ; Ger. Ref. ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000 ; at the age of 24 years he came to Davenport, Iowa, lived there one year, then went to Buffalo, la; in 1865 moved to where he now resides; on June 25, 1854, he married Miss Rosana Benz, of his native Canton; he has three daughters Rosetta L., Wilhelmena, and Julia A. ; all are living at home; his fath- er owned a farm in Switzerland, where Mr. Bigler was brought up and educated; he has followed farming nearly all his life; has been School Director; is now Road Commissioner. Boguer K. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Andalu- sia ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany. B0:NEY S. M. Farmer, Stock Feeder, and Merchant; Andalusia; was born in Armstrong Co., Penn., on March 23, 1824; Rep ; Meth ; owns 366 acres of land, val- ued at $15,000, and an interest in consid- erable town property; was brought up and educated in his native Co.; was in the business of carpentering, merchandising and milling; and then came to this Co., in 1850; followed carpentering about three years; on Sept. 26, 1853, married Miss Nancy Riddoo, of Mercer Co., form- erly of Beaver Co., Penn., her native place, where she was reared, and edu- cated in the public schools ; he came to Andalusia in August, 1863; on Feb. 18, 1864, his wife was removed by death; he subsequently married Ellen Freeman, of this township, previously from Wiscon- sin, where she was brought up, near Mad ison, educated, and taught school ; he has eight children living, Mar}^ A. and Clara, by his first wife, and Milton M., Ella J., Joseph M., Cornelia, William, and Kittie, by his second; five deceased; he has brought up two orphans, James Crout and Elmer Boney; he is class leader in his church; was Steward for many years; is also Trustee. 46Q BIOGRAPHICAL DIEECTOEY OF BO^VMAX ED^VARD H. Physi- cian and Surgeon ; Andalusia ; born Aug. 15, 1816, in Franlilin, Venango Co.,Penn. ; of Scotcli-Irisli descent on tlie paternal side, and of the English cavalier of Md., and the Indian hunters of Southern Peun. on the maternal; graduated at Tiansjd- vania University, Lexington, Ky., in 1841 ; was married the same year, to Elizabeth A. Byles, of Pleasautville, Penn., who was born in Ashford, Conn., Jan. 29, 1822; in 1843, became a citizen of Rock Island Co., which has since been his home; went overland to California in 1852; mined ex- tensively ; returned in 1854 and settled in Edgington, doing an extensive, efficient, and laborious pi-actice; in 1860, he was elected Circuit Clerk; the war drew the Doctor out of his easy place; he went in for three years, and served them out, ren- dering efficient and faithful service as Surgeon of the 27th 111. Vol. Inft. ; was in seventeen actions, among which were Bel- mont, Island No. 10, Stone River, Chicka- mauga, and Mission Ridge; he quit when his term of service was out, before At- lanta, as Chief Surgeon of the 2d Div. 4th A. C, leaving forty surgeons and assist- ant surgeons, who had been under his command, and who were his able and effi-' cient co-operators ; honorably discharged, he is spending the evening of his days at his ]ileasant home, Oakland ; he is a firm believer in "The Eternal and Universal ;" he takes pleasure in contemplating a church of "The Illini," where true man- hood will be the only requirement and aim of its members ; he has four sons and two daughters, all grown : Edward H., Jr., Andrew W., Mathew B., Samuel C, and Annette and Blanche. Brandenburg E. hackman ; Andalusia ; dem ; born 111. Bremer H. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O.Andalu- sia; Germany. Britton J. H. mason; P. O. Andalusia; dem; from Ohio. Brookman John H. shoemaker ; Andalusia ; dem ; Cath ; from Virginia. Brown L. H. farmer; Andalusia; dem; N.Y. Bromley John C. steamboat engineer, and ferryman at Andalusia; from England. Brownlee Geo. W. wagon-maker; Andalu- sia; dem; from Penn. Bruner L. retired farmer ; Andalusia ; rep ; Free Meth ; from N. J. Brusso F. laborer; Andalusia; Germany. BIJFFUM JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Andalusia; was born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, on Feb. 5, 1825; owns 320 acres of land, valued at .$14,000; in 1826, he moved with his parents to Fulton Co., 111., and to this Co. in 1836; since 1850, he has been engaged in farming, dealing in stock, and farm produce ; iie is one of the early settlers in this Township ; on Dec. 12, 1850, he married Miss Sarah Raymer, of Edgington, formerly from New York, her native State; he has six sons, Rinnah W., John M., Ira H., Sampson H., Frank, and Grant; Rep; has held the office of Supervisor of his town eight terms; has been Schof)l Treasurer nineteen years, and has been three times elected Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors; he is Trustee for the Methodist and Baptist churches. BuffumJno. M. farmer; Sec. 26 ; P. O. An- dalusia ; rep ; born this Co. Buftum M. teamster; Andalusia; rep; U. B. ; born Illinois. Bufl'um Rinnah W. grain dealer; P. O. An- dalusia ; rep ; born Illinois. Buffum Seth R. cheese manufacturer; Anda- lusia; rep; Univ; from Ohio. Burdick J. painter ; Andalusia ; Rep ; Vt. CLARK OMAR D. shoemaker ; Andalu- sia ; dem ; from New York. Cleland Dr. Jno. Andalusia; rep; Penn. COBB Gr. A. Merchant at Andalusia; was born in Penn., on May 31, 1846; Rep; owns a house, two lots, and half-interest in a stock of goods valued at $3,000; at the age of one j'ear moved with his pa- rents to Vanwert Co., O.; in 1859, came to Andalusia, and engaged in clerking tor five years, and then went into the grain biisiness two years, then merchandising, which business he has followed ever since; in May, 1864, he enlisted in Co. G, 140th I. V. I. ; was honorablj^ discharged at the expiration of his term of service ; on Sept. 19, 1872, married Miss Ella Thompson, of Andalusia; she was edu- cated here, and at Milan; he has one daughter, Estella M., and a son, Henry A. Conner A. carpenter ; Andalusia ; dem ; N. Y. Conner D. laborer; Andalusia; rep; Bapt; from N. Y. Conner R. carpenter; Andalusia; rep; Bapt; from N. Y. Conner W. H. steamboat engineer; Anda- lusia ; dem ; from N. Y. COZAB JAMES, M. ». Physician and Surgeon ; Andalusia ; was born in Mercer, Mercer Co., Penn., on July 9, 1836; owns 170 acres of land in Edgington Township, valued at $6,000, and pl'op^z-ty in Andalusia valued at $3,000; he moved with his parents to Lee Co., Iowa, in 1846; to Whiteside Co., 111., in 1851, where he taught school, and studied medicine pre- paratory to taking a collegiate course of medical instruction ; he graduated at Rush Medical College, on Jan. 24. 1866; he is a member of the Iowa and Illinois Central District Medical Association ; is also a member of the Illinois State Medi- cal Society, and of the American Medical Association ; in 1866, he came to Audalu- JOHN A. VOGEL. Rapids City, Hampton Township. KOCK ISLAND COUNTY: ANDALUSIA TOWNSHIP. 469 sia, Rock Island Co., and has since re- sided liere and practiced liis profession ; in politics he is a Republican, and has been Supervisor of his town; on Dec. 11, 1867, he married Miss Martha Mitchell, of Fulton, Whiteside Co., 111. ; she is the daughter of David Mitchell, deceased, who was the first County Treasurer of that county, and an efficient Deacon of the Presbyterian Church ; Dr. Cozad has two sons, James M. and Louis E., and two daughters, Clara I. and Letitia G. Cunningham J. R. Metropolitan Hotel ; An- dalusia; rep; from N. Y. Cunningham Wm. dealer in Patent Star Churns ; rep ; from Ohio. Cushman O. D. lime and sand dealer ; An- dalusia ; rep ; from Mass. DAVIS J. N. mason; Andalusia; rep; from New York. Desarto H. H. druggist; Andalusia; dem; Luth; from Russia. Dill B. carpenter; Andalusia; rep; Infidel; from N. Y. Docherty Jno. retired farmer; Andalusia; dem; from N. J. EBERHART A. G. engineer; Andalusia; ' rep ; Bapt ; from Penn. Eberhart J. R. carpenter ; Andalusia ; rep ; Meth; horn Illinois. Ekstrom Axel F. insurance agent; Andalu- sia ; rep ; Bapt ; from Sweden. FINLEY D. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Anda- lusia ; dem ; Meth ; from Penn. Freeman M. laborer; Andalusia; dem; 111. Freeman Wm. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Anda- lusia ; rep ; from Ohio. Furgusson Jas. S. wagon-maker; Andalu- sia; rep; Bapt; from Mass. Furst J. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; rep; Prot; from Switzerland. Furst J. J. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O.Andalu- sia; rep; from Switzerland. GARDNER JAS. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Andalusia; rep; from Penn. Gardener J. C. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Anda- lusia ; dem ; from England. Glazier E. laborer; Andalusia; dem ; 111. Griffin Geo. laborer; Andalusia; born 111. Griffin J. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Andalusia; dem; born 111. Griswold J. teamster; Andalusia; rep; U. B. ; from Ohio. H ARRIS H. auctioneer; Andalusia; rep; Ind. Hartmau A. farmer; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Andalu- sia ; dem ; Luth ; Germany. HARTMAX AL.BEKT, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Andalusia; was bom in Berlin, Germany, on May 24, 1853; Dem; Luth ; at the age of five years came with his parents to Rock Island city, via New York and Chicago; he was six weeks crossing the ocean, in a sail vessel; lived nine years in Rock Island; moved to Rockingham, Iowa, remained about five years, engaged with his folks in garden- ing, then came to Andalusia, and with them engaged in their present business of farming; he was educated in Rock Island and Rockingham, where he attended the public schools during the winter and the German schools in the summer; in this way he became a German and English scholar. Hayes Alex, carpenter; Andalusia; rep; U. B. ; from Ohio. Healy E. R. farmer ; Sec. 34 ; rep ; Mass. Healy F. farmer; Sec. 34; Andalusia; rep; from Iowa. Herrman S. laborer ; Andalusia ; Cath ; Ger. Hill Jas. laborer; Andalusia; rep; U. B. ; from England. HOFER JOHlf, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. 0. Andalusia; was born in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, on Dec. 21,, 1826; Rep ; Ger. Ref ; owns 290 acres of land, valued at $12,000; was brought up and educated in his native country ; came to Davenport, via New York, Chicago, and Rock Island, in 1854; lived there one year; on June 25, of that year, married Miss Catharine Bigler, of his native Can- ton, where she was brought up and edu- cated, and came to Davenport in 1854; the following year he moved to Bulfalo, Iowa, and in 1866, to where he now re- sides ; he has six sons, Frederick J., Lud- wig A., Christian J., August H., Theodore A., Henry E., and two daughters, Lisetta, and Annie W.M.; all at home; he is School Director. Hotchkiss C. gardener; Andalusia; rep; Bapt ; from Conn. Houston J. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O.Andalu- sia; dem; from Switzerland. HOFSTOX O. C. House and Fresco Paiuter and Grainer; Andalusia; was born in Hamilton, Butler Co., O., on Nov. 1, 1833; Dem; he belongs to the family of Houstons formerly of Rockbridge Co., Va., of which Gen. Sam. Houston, of Texas, was a member ; Mr. Houston was brought up and educated in his native city, and served his apprenticeship at the art of painting in Cincinnati, Ohio; he came to Rock Island Co. in February, 1854, and has since then resided here and in Mercer Co., and followed the business of painting, excepting during his service in the Union Army, in which he was wounded ; he is now a pensioner. JOHNSON E. B. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Andalusia ; dem ; Ind. 28 470 BIOGRAPHICAl, DIRECTOKY OF M Jenkins J. laborer; Andalusia; from Penn. Johnson J. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Andalu- sia; dem; born Illinois. Johnson Jas. farmer ; Andalusia ; dem ; 111. Johnson R farmer; Sec. 30; Andalusia; dem ; from N. Y. Jones A. A. carpenter; Andalusia; rep; Bapt; from Ohio. Jones D. L. laborer; Andalusia; rep; Ohio. Jones E. engineer; Andalusia; rep; Ohio. Jones Wm. steamboating; P. O. Andalusia; rep ; from Ohio. KANE J. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Andalu- sia; rep; Bapt; from Ireland. Kane Juo. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Andalusia; rep ; Bapt ; from Ireland. Kell D. farmer; Andalusia; rep; Ohio. Kennedy S. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Andalu- sia; dem; from Penn. Kenworthy S. retired; Andalusia; dem; from England. Klihn F. laborer ; Andalusia ; from Ger. LEAMAN S. laborer; Andalusia; dem; from Maine. Longabaugh A. farmer; P. O. Edgington; dem ; Bapt ; from Penn. 'AFEEA. farmer; Sec. 36; rep; from Ireland. McGovern B. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; Catli ; from Ireland. McNutt Alex, farmer; P. O. Andalusia; dem ; from Ohio. Marshall S. farmer ; Andalusia ; rep ; Presb ; from Penn. Mej'-er F. R. blacksmith ; P. O. Andalusia ; Luth ; from Ger. Meyer J. saloon-keeper ; Andalusia ; Luth ; from Ger. Millett J. miner; P.O. Andalusia; Prot; from England. Moore D. C. farmer ; Andalusia ; rep ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania. Mosher A. H. farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Anda- lusia ; dem ; from Ohio. Mosher H. blacksmith; Andalusia; dem; from New York. Mosher J. H. farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Andalu- sia ; dem ; from New York. Mosher W. W. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Anda- lusia; dem; born Illinois. MOUNTS WILI^IAM, Farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Andalusia; born in Washington, Washington Co., Penn., Sept. 14, 1824; Rep; owns 80 acres land, value $3,000; at the age of one year moved witli his parents to Sliaron, Mercer Co., Pa., where he was brouglit up and educated in the public schools, and at whicli place liis father followed carpentering; in about the year 1840 he went to live with his uncle, O. McGarvey, the owner of a grist mill in Venango Co., and worked for him at mill- ing about four years; then returned to Sharon ; in the winter worked in the Iron Works, and during the summer at boating on the canal ; came to this Co. in 1850, and engaged in his present business; married Anna Furst, of Andalusia, Nov. 25, 1857 ; she was formerly from Switzerland, her native place, where she was brought up and educated; they have two children, John F., born July 16, 1859, and Emma P., Jan. 26, 1862. NELSON WM. A. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Andalusia ; dem ; Meth ; Indiana. Nokes Geo. miner; P. O. "Andalusia; Prot; from England. OLDHAM A. farmer; P.O. Andalusia; rep ; Bapt ; from Penn. PARKER ASA, Postmaster; Andalusia; rep ; Bapt ; from Pennsylvania. PARMEXTER EOREXZO, Farm- er; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Edgington; born in Ber- nardstown, Franklin Co., Mass., March 31, 1818; Rcp; Bapt; owns 265 acres laud here, value 13,000, and property in Minn, worth $2,000 ; he is one of the pioneers of this Co. ; came here in June, 1838, to the farm where he resides in the spring of 1843; married Miss Kezia Robbins, of Illinois City, May 13, 1841 ; she was for- merly from Westmoreland Co., Penn., her native place ; she came with her parents to that village in 1838 ; he has four sons, Elwin E., now a lawj^er and Co. Attorney at Rock Island, Edward L. and George D., farmers in Jasper Co., Iowa, and Wil- lard E., now running the home farm, Mr. Parmenter having retired from the busi- ness; has been Supervisor of his town, School Trustee, etc. Parmenter W. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Edg- ington. Peterson I. J. Pedler ; Andalusia ; rep ; Meth ; from New York. Phillips N. P. farmer; P.O. Andalusia; rep; Meth; born Illinois. Pierce Pliny, teacher; P.O. Andalusia; from Iowa. Prescott O. F. laborer; Andalusia; Ind. ROBERTS I.N. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Andalusia; born Illinois. R4>Blf!!iOX MATTHE\%, Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Edgington; born in Warren Co., 111., Nov. 10, 1832; Rep; Bapt; owns 155 acres land, value $8,500; at an early age came here with his parents, in the fall of 1834; is the son of James Robison, prominent in the history of this Tp. ; has been a farmer all his life; married Miss Sidney Robbins, of Andalusia, Dec. 31, 1857; .she died Jan. 28, 1868; married Miss (Caroline M. Sloan, of Butlalo Prairie, Oct. 26, 1869; he has one daughter, Alice R. KOCK ISLAND COUNTY: ANDALUSIA TOWNSHIP. 471 and three sons, James O., Elias S. and William H. ; has been School Director twelve years, and Road Commissioner five years. Rose D. laborer; P.O. Andalusia. RO^I>!» ROBERT, Blacksmith and Wagon Maker; Andalusia; born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., June 29, 1820; Dem ; Meth ; owns a house, shop and eight lots, value $2,000; his father having died, Mr. Ross, at the age of fourteen years, went to Somerset Co., remained about two years; learned his trade there and in his native Co.; in 1837 went lo Marietta, O.; came to Rock Island in 1840; located where Milan is situated in 1843, and fol- lowed his business until 1867 ; was P.M. during the administration of Pres. Pierce; was Constable twelve years, x\ssessor and Collector, Road Com. of the Town Council of Camden Mills, and the first City Mar- shall ; married Miss Susan Davis, of that city, July 15, 1849; came here in 1867; engaged in his present vocation ; has been three times elected Justice of Peace ; has three children, James, Lizzie A. and Charles; has been Class Leader in his church, and Supt. of the Sabbath School. ROTH BEXJAMIX, Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Andalusia; born in Berks Co., Pa., Oct. 20, 1814; Dem; U.B. ; owns 80 acres land, value $3,000 ; he was brought up and educated in his native Co.; fol- lowed the business of farming, also that of weaving; in 1836 moved to Northum- berland Co., where, Nov. 25, 1840, he mar- ried Miss Elizabeth Parker, of Milton, in that Co. ; came to Muscatine Co., Iowa, in the spring of 1854, and in the fall to Edgington Tp., this Co. ; here his wife was removed by death, Feb. 11, 1861 ; has six children living, Mary J. Sutlifl", now re- siding on a farm in Jasper Co., Iowa; Margaret E., Reuben P., Susan H. and Rebecca A., residing at home, and Sarah E. Asquith, on a farm in Mercer Co. ; three dead; he moved to where he resides in Feb., 1876. Roth R. farmer; P.O. Andalusia; rep; from Pennsylvania. Rursch John, tailor ; Andalusia ; rep ; Cath ; from Germany. SCHMIDT WM. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Andalusia; from Germany. Seeger Wm. laborer ; Andalusia ; dem ; Luth ; from Pennsylvania. SEWARD CHARIiES IN". Dealer in Hardware and Mfgr. of Tinware ; Anda- lusia; born in Madison Co., N.Y., June 25, 1844; Rep; Bapt; owns two lots, a dwelling house, store and stock of goods, value $2,000 ; at the age of six years he came with his parents "to Boone Co., 111., and in about 1855 to Camden Mills, now Milan, where he was brought up, educated and learned his trade; he is the son of Lester S. Seward, who, while in Co. A, 93d I.V.I., died at Vicksburg, Sept., 1863; came to Andalusia in May, 1868, worked at his trade, and went into business for himself Aug., 1874; married Miss Ella J. Babcock, of Milan, Jan. 12, 1876 ; she was formerly from this village, and was born in Pittsfield, Pike Co., 111., Oct. 17, 1852; in 1852 came with her parents to Andalu- sia, and moved to Milan in 1875; she taught school for several years; he has one daughter. Flora T. ; he is Clerk and Trus- tee of his church ; has been Sabbath School Supt. Shoback J. gardener; dem; Cath; Germany. Simmons E. potter; dem; from Vermont. Simmons T. mason ; rep ; Ind. SMITH ARISTACHUS, Farmer; bee. 2o; P. O. Andalusia; was born in Parkman, Geauga Co., Ohio, on March 24, 1820; Rep; owns 120 acres of land valued at $5,000; he was brought up at Farmmg in his native Co., and educated in the Public Schools; he has always followed the business of Farming- on Aug. 17, 1854, married Miss Belinda Net- terfield, of Warren, Trumbull Co. Ohio born Oct. 15, 1829, where she was reared and educated; at the age of ten j^ears moved with her parents "to DeKalb Co., Ind. ; her parents were soon removed by death and she returned to Warren, her native place; they came to this Co. in 1857 ; have two sons, Loren A., born May 28, 1855, and William L., March 20, 1857 now farming at liome ; they were educated here; two daughters, Emma M born Sept. 26, 1859, who is a German and English scholar, and a student of the Rock Island High School, and Ida M May 22, 1864, attending school here- one son deceased; he has been School Director seven years. SMITH A. W. Harness Maker, Anda- lusia; was born in Columbia Co Pa on July 1, 1831 ; came to this Co. in'l865- Rep ; U. B. ; owns house and lot valued at $700 ; he was brought up and educated in his native Co. ; moved to Illinois in 1853 • followed his trade; returned in 1856- taught school in Danville, Montour Co' in 1860-1 ; on March 5, 1861, married Miss Susan Clackner, of Washingtonville, Montour Co., her native place, where she was educated ; slie is the daughter of Col Clackner; Mr. Smith enlisted in April' 1861, in the Iron Guards of Columbia Co • on Aug. 18, 1861, in the 28th Pa V I ' transferred t) Capt. Knap's Battery e' and Veteranized in this Co. ; was in the battles of Cedar Mountain, the memorable battles of Antietam and Gettysburcr, also those of Wahatchie, Lookout Mountain Missionary Ridge, Ringgold, the Atlanta Campaign, and Gen. Sherman's celebrated march to the sea; was honorably dis- charged in June, 1865; he has one son, 472 BIOaKAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF Robert C, born May 18, 1873; he is Road Commissioner, and has held the offices of Justice of the Peace and Tax Collector. Smith Frank S. teacher; Andalusia; rep; U. B. ; from Penu. Smith L. A. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Andalu- sia ; rep ; from Ohio. SMITH WIEiIilAM, Dealer in Lum- ber and Grain; Andalusia; was born in Chautaugua Co. ; N. Y., on Jan. 18, 1826 ; Rep ; U. B. ; owns three lots and a dwell- ing house; also one-half interest in seven- teen lots, a warehouse, dwelling, hotel, planing mill, lumberyard, and office, valued at 1 15,000; at about three years of age moved with his parents to Ashtabula Co., Ohio ; in 1840, to Venanga Co., Pa. ; he was brought up and educated in Ohio and Pa. ; on Dec. 28, 1848, married Miss Cynthia Smith, of Warren Co., Pa. ; she was formerly from Chautauqua, her native place, and educated there and in Warren Co., Pa. ; he moved to Wisconsin in the spring of 1855 ; engaged in Lumbering and Farming; in the spring of 18(50 came to this place, and has followed the business of dealing in lumber and grain, to which he has recently added that of a Grist and Planing Mill ; he has five children, E. R. Smitli, a Physician at Edgington ; Frank S., a Graduate of West- ern College, Iowa, born July 31, 1853; Walter C, April 5, 1857, in the Grocery business here ; Nellie M., April 13, 1865 ; and Willie, Nov. 19, 1871, now at home; has been Supervisor two years. Assessor, one; is now Justice of the Peace, Class Leader, and Trustee of his Church. Smith W. C. laborer; P. O. Andalusia: rep; from Ohio. Smith W. C. merchant; P. O. Andalusia; U. B. ; from Wisconsin. Snell B. retired farmer; P. O. Andalusia; rep; from Ohio. Stender J. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Andalu- sia ; rep ; from Germany. STROHMEIER CHARLES F. Harness Maker at Andalusia; was born in Wertenberg, Germany, on Oct. 26, 1846 ; Luth; owns a dwelling house, a shop, and three lots; at the age of five years came with his parents to Louisville, Ky. ; re- mained about four years; in 1855, to Davenport, Iowa ; to Bufialo the following year; he returned to Davenport in 1860, where he learned his trade ; came to An- dalusia in 1809; Avent into business for himself, and has continued in it ever since; on Feb. 13, 1872, married Miss Wilh(d- mena Marti, of Bufialo, Iowa; she was educated in Davenport; he has two sons, John E., born Feb. 2, 1873, and Charles L., Nov. 28, 1874 ; and a daughter, Elma S., born Dec. 11, 1876. Strohmeier J. carpenter; P. O. Andalus'a; rep ; Luth ; from Germany. Stropes J. laborer; P. O. Andalusia; dem; from Illinois. TEALOR F. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Andalusia ; from Switzerland. Templeton I. H. carpenter; P. O. Andalu- sia; rep; U. B. ; from New York. Thompson A. druggist; P. O. Andalusia; rep ; from New York. Thomp.son Chas. lumber; P.O.Andalusia; rep ; from New York. Thompson Chas., Sr. P. O. Andalusia; rep; from New York. THOHIPSOX H. S. Grist and Planing Mill ; Dealer in Lumber and Grain ; An- dalusia ; he was born in Livingston Co., N. Y., on Feb. 23, 1871 ; Rep; U. B. ; owns four lots and a dwelling house, also one- half intei'est in seventeen lots, one hotel, warehouse, a dwelling house, planing mill, lumber yard and office, valued at $15,000 ; was brought up and educated in his native Co. ; came to Edgingt(m Tp. with his parents in 1846; on Oct. 30, 1853, married Miss Mary M. Buftum, of Anda- lusia, formerly from Fulton Co., her native place ; at an early age she moved to this Co. with her parents; her father, Jonathan Buffum, built and kept the first hotel in Rock Island, in which city she was edu- cated ; Mr. Thompson moved to Mercer Co. in January, 1854; engaged in farming; came to this place in the spring of 1862, and engaged in the lumber business; he has five daughters, Ella S., Kittle H., Henrietta S., Fannie L., and Edna C. ; has been School Trustee ; is Church Trustee ; hsa been Sabbath School Superintendent for many years. Thompson J. R. farmer ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. An- dalusia ; dem ; Meth ; from N. H. VANDERVEER B. merchant; Andalu- sia ; rep ; Bapt ; from Ohio. VAI.EEY OUARD BRASS B A I^ 1>, of Andalusia ; organized July, 1876; have good instruments; they cost $515; band wagon and uniforms, $125; is composed of the following members: Charles Houston, Pres. ; R. W. Bulfum, Musical Director; Warren Conner, Lead- er; Ira Buffum, Sec; Charles Eberhart, Cor. Sec. ; John Buffum, Treas. ; Samp- son Buftum, Frederick Brusso, Charles Ross, William Cunningham, O. D. Cush- man, David L. Jones, A. Fayette Parker, Charles Burgoyne, and John Britton ; this band is practicing regularly, and is pre- pared to discourse good music at any en- tertainment where band music is desired; picnics, excursions, and celebrations made a specialty; address the Band, at Andalusia, 111. WAKLEY S. C. lumber; Andalusia; dem ; from Penn. Walton J. laborer; Andalusia; dem; Ind. EOCK ISLAND COUNTY! ANDALUSIA TOWNSHIP. 473 Walker Wm. P. butcher; Andalusia; dem ; Ind. Walton N. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; dem ; Bapt; Ind. Walton Z. ftirmer; Sec. 35; P.O.Andalu- sia ; dem ; Ind. Weaverling P. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; rep ; from Peuu. Weaverling J. W. laborer; P. O. Andalusia; rep ; U . B. VTJBI^IiS RIWNAH, Deceased; late of Andalusia; died April 15, 1877; was a farmer ; Sec. 28 ; was born near Fair- field,AVayne Co., 111., on May 14, 1821 ; Rep ; owned 520 acres of land, valued at $25,- 000; at the age of seven years he came with his parents to this Co., in the spring of 1828 ; his older brothers built a cabin the preceding^ fall near wliat was the old county poor-house, on the Milan and Rocii Island road, about two miles from the latter city; the familj^ lived in this cabin one year, then in a more commo- dious log house ; in 1837, they built and lived in the two story frame building- known as the Old Poor-House; Mr. Wells was brought up in this localit}^ and was educated in tlie public schools ; was Dep- uty Sherift", for his brother Lucius, one term ; in company with his father, he es- tablished a ferry across Rock River, be- low Vandruff's Island; in 1847, he was again Deputy Sherilf for S. S. Guyer, now County Judge ; this year, on Feb. 25, he married Miss Hannah Buftum, of Anda- lusia, formerly of Fulton Co., her native place ; at an early age she came with her I parents to Stephenson — now Rock Island city — where she was educated; in 1844, she moved to this Township, and taught school one term; Mr. Wells moved to Fremont — now Zuma — in 1848; was the tirst Supervisor of that Township, and one of the first in the Co.; held the ofUce for three years; came here in 1865; was elected Supervisor in 1860-7, and 1877 ; altiiough agriculture was his principal occupation here, he was also engaged in the grain, agricultural implement and hardware business ; Mr. Wells was a man of considerable prominence, highly appre- ciated, and a member of the Wells family who, in County, State and National af- fairs, have acquired a celebrity much es- teemed by the people; Mrs. Wells sur- vives her husband, with five daughters: Mrs. Mary L. Atwood, widow; Mrs. Clara Kenworthy, wife of J. T. Kenworthy, of Rock Island; Ella, Lucy, and Amanda, now at home. Weuks A. makes lime; Andalusia; rep; Bapt; from Ger. Westbay J. B. l)lacksmith; Andalusia; rep; from Penn. Wetzel J. laborer; P. O. Andalusia; Penn. Willhite Chas. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; dem; born Illinois. Woolsey D. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. xindalu- sia ; rep ; from N. Y. YOUNG O. former; Sec. 35; P.O.An- dalusia; dem; from N. Y. Young Wm. R. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. An- dalusia; dem; from N. Y. ANDALUSIA BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Andalusia Comet JBand, Are prepared to discourse good music for reasonable compensatioi^. JBallai'd James W., Wagon and Carriage Manufacturer. Repairing and painting neatly done. IBoney & Sethurantf Dealers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods; No- tions, Glassware, Queensware, and a full line of Groceries, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, etc. Cozad JameSf M. D. Physician and Surgeon, Office on north side of Jefferson, between Terry and Magnolia Sts. Goode Samuel f Well Sinker. Souston O. C,f House, Fresco Painter and Grainer. Jones & Cobh, Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Queensware, Glassware, Hats, Caps, Wall Paper, Window Blinds, Trunks, Valises, etc. Ross Rohevt, Blacksmith and Wagon Maker. General Repair- ing, painting and jobbing neatly done. Dealer in Coffins and Trim- mings. Prices reasonable. Seward C ^,f Dealer in Hard- ware. 474 BIOGRAPHICAL DIEECTORT OF Strohtneier C. F.^ Manufacturer and Dealer in Harness. Repairing neatly done. Thoni2)SO}i <€• Smithy Lumber Dealers. Doors, Sash, Blinds, Lath, Moldings, etc. Orders for dressed lumber and re-sawing filled at their Planing and Grist Mill. Also all r kinds of grain for sale. Valley Guard Brass Bandf Will furnish Brass and String Mu- sic at the most reasonable terms. ''TOO LATES/' HATERSTICK tEVI M. Born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Jan. 4, 1842 ; 2;raduated at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Penn., in 1861 ; was Capt. of Co. F., 130th Regt. Penn. Inf.; was wounded at the battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg, in 1862; discliarged from service, for dis- ability, in 1863, and appointed Commis- sioner of Enrolment 2d Cong. Dist. of Maryland, by -President Lincoln; became part owner and editor of the Baltimore Co. (Md.) Union, one of the first emanci- pation papers in the State; was Republi- can candidate for the Legislature from Baltimore Co., Md., in 1866; came to Rock Island in winter of same year; bought the Union, and edited it until compelled to abandon the work on account of impaired eyesight; was Postmaster at Rock Island from 1873 to 1875 ; is now engaged in the pottery business; has a wife and three children. CHRISTY J. M. Manufacturer of Crackers and Biscuit; Rock Island, 111.; Branch, cor. Main and Lj^nde sts., Mo- line, 111. EMRATA, In Business Directory of Moline, page 358, " A. A. Fyllendor " should read Fye- lendor; business should be Tailor, instead of "Taylor." " Major Andrews," in Jno. Deere's Biog., page 325, should read Andres ; " R. M. Tate " should be R. N. Tate; product in 1876, should be 45,000, instead of "75,000." '' "Addison V. Philleo," Coe Township, page 408 .should be Addison N. Philleo. Co. H, 37th I. V. I., page 253, is continued on page 248. "Wm. H. Boyer," Buffalo Prairie Tp., page 372, should be Wm. H. Royer. J, D. EASTER & CO, The developing of this great western country has brought to the front a few represen- tative men in each of the leading branches of industry. To develop the state, and cause it to blossom like the rose, necessitated farmers ; and farmers could do nothing without tools and machines, and the result was far-seeing men, with energy and enterprise, laid the founda- tion of the great industries that, by the aid of capital, have been developed into mammoth institutions. Among the manufacturers engaged in producing machinery and implements for the farmer, there is probably no where to be found a firm more widely and favorably known, than that of J. D. Easter & Co., Chicago. They are recognized as the originators and introduc- ers of the celebrated Marsh Harvester, the original of its^'class, and to-day the most suc- cessful Harvester made. The experience of each year suggests new ideas that are at once adopted and added to the machine, keeping it in adv^iice of all the other machinery devised for grain gathering. Heeding the call for an Automatic Grain Binder, they have secured the most simple and satisfactory device yet invented, and attached it to the Marsh, and to. gether they are the most complete machine for the farmer known for harvesting. Not con- tent with a harvester of common size only, they also make one called the Harvester King; which is the Marsh, increased to a six foot cut, and has an immense capacity for work. In addition to these harvesters, they also make the Warrior Mower, the most perfectly working grass cutter in the field. "With this, as witli all machines they make, the very best mater- ial and workmanship is employed,' and the Warrior is celebrated for its perfect work and durability. The Corr Sulky Plow, also made by them, is a marvel of perfection in its work. It is almost amusing to see with what ease a small boy can manage it, and do as satisfactory work as an experienced man. The independent crank axle adjusts it to any condition or shape of surface, and it will work any where that a plow can be asked to run. Their experience in the field, among the farmers and stock men, brought to their notice the need of automatic pumps that could be depended on. To meet this necessity they coiumenced the manufacture of the Marsh Wind Mill, to all intents and purposes the same as any other mill, save in one important feature, and that is' its graduating crank, by which the amount of work done by the mill is wholly governed by the winds, the stroke to the pump being changed from about three inches to eight inches, so that it will work in a lighter wind than any other wind mill made, and in strong 'winds increases its work, by which means it will do more pumping, by half, than anj^ other of the same size. These facts, we are assured, can be demonstrated at any time. These are the leading machines they make. In addition to them, they also make the Easter Harvester, in two sizes — Q% and 5 feet cut; the Marsli Riding'Cultivator; a Header Attachment for the Harvester, etc., making them the manufacturers of the largest assort- ment of large and useful farm implements and machines in the country. To have room in wliich to do all the work required in supplying these to tlie farmers, they built a substan- stantial brick block at No. 14 and 18, South Canal Street, 50x150, three stories high, where they have a most complete and convenient warehouse and oftices, and can transact their immense business without delay or confusion. A. H. Andrews & Co.. 211 & 213 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Lakgest Manufactueees in the Woeld of School, Church, Office & Bank Fittings, School Globes (c'eaMr/e.), Apparatus, Maps and Charts. School Furniture and We believe that we Andrews' "Triumph" Desk. The best ^ffer the Ollly SchOOl in the TTorld, because Dove- Bc^k that IS durable, RATUS. tailed together. and which will grow stronger and stronger by use and time. It is made by dove- tailing the iron into the wood, and the shrink- ing of the wood only tightens the work. School Officers will ob- serve that we received the highest award for the Tri- umph School Desks at the Philadelphia Internation- al Exposition, of 1876. Church,Hall — AND — Sunday School Fittings. Send for Illustrated Catalogue of School, Church and Office FURNITURE, Marquetry Flooring, &c. No, 613. We have very large facilities for the manufacture of Chiircli Fiirpitiire, SUCH AS Pulpits, Pews, Chairs, Settees, &c. Sunday School Seats. Estimates sent on short notice. No. 180. Sunday School Settee. Arranged for sweeping ox for entering the Pew. A reversible seat corresjionding acconi" panies the above to alternate. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS I" I I'll I'lU'l' mllllKIKM'I'lln 016 095 255 6 #^