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The History 
 
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 Its Tax- Payers and Voters; 
 
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 COUNTY; A BUSINESS DIRECTORY: AN ABSTRACT OF EVERY-DAY 
 
 LAWS; WAR RECORD OF HENRY COUNTY,- OFFICERS 
 
 OF SOCIETIES, LODGES, ETC., ETC. 
 
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 1877. 
 
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History of Illinois. 
 
 The name of this beautiful Prairie State is derived from Illini, a 
 Delaware word signifying Superior Men. It has a French termination, 
 and is a symbol of how the two races — the French and the Indians — 
 were intermixed during the early history of the country. 
 
 The appellation was no doubt well applied to the primitive inhabit- 
 ants of the soil whose prowess in savage warfare long withstood the 
 combined attacks of the fierce Iroquois on the one side, and the no less 
 savage and relentless Sacs and Foxes on the other. The Illinois were 
 once a powerful confederacy, occupying the most beautiful and fertile 
 region in the great Valley of the Mississippi, which their enemies coveted 
 and struggled long and hard to wrest from them. By the fortunes of 
 war they were diminished in numbers, and finally destroyed. " Starved 
 Rock," on the Illinois River, according to tradition, commemorates their 
 last tragedy, where, it is said, the entire tribe starved rather than sur- 
 render. 
 
 EARLY DISCOVERIES. 
 
 The first European discoveries in Illinois date back over two hun- 
 dred years. They are a part of that movement which, from the begin- 
 ning to the middle of the seventeenth century, brought the French 
 Canadian missionaries and fur traders into the Valley of the Mississippi, 
 and which, at a later period, established the civil and ecclesiastical 
 authority of 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 beeD discovered by DeSoto, the 
 Spanish conqueror of Florida, three quarters of a centuiy before the 
 French founded Quebec in 1608, but the Spanish left the country a wil- 
 derness, without further exploration or settlement within its borders, in 
 which condition it remained until the Mississippi was discovered by the 
 agents of the French Canadian government, Joliet and Marquette, in 1673. 
 These renowned explorers were not the first white visitors to Illinois. 
 In 1671 — two years in advance of them — came Nicholas Perrot to Chicago. 
 He had been sent by Talon as an agent of the Canadian government to 
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14 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 
 
 call a great peace convention of Western Indians at Green Bay, prepara- 
 tory to the movement for the discovery of the Mississippi. It was 
 deemed a good stroke of policy to secure, as far as jjossible, the friend- 
 ship and co-operation of the Indians, far and near, before venturing upon 
 an enterprise which their hostility might render disastrous, and which 
 their friendship and assistance would do so much to make successful ; 
 and to this end Perrot was sent to call together in council the tribes 
 throughout the Northwest, and to promise them the commerce and pro- 
 tection of the French government. He accordingly arrived at Green 
 Bay in 1671, and procuring an escort of Pottawattamies, proceeded in a 
 bark canoe upon a visit to the Miamis, at Chicago. Perrot was there- 
 fore the first European to set foot upon the soil of Illinois. 
 
 Still there were others before Marquette. In 1672, the Jesuit mis- 
 sionaries, Fathers Claude Allouez and Claude Dablon, bore the standard 
 of the Cross from their mission at Green Bay through western Wisconsin 
 and northern Illinois, visiting the Foxes on Fox River, and the Masquo- 
 tines and Kickapoos at the mouth of the Milwaukee. These missionaries 
 penetrated on the route afterwards followed by Marquette as far as the 
 Kickapoo village at the head of Lake Winnebago, where Marquette, in 
 his journey, secured guides across the portage to the Wisconsin. 
 
 The oft-repeated story of Marquette and Joliet is well known. 
 They were the agents employed by the Canadian government to discover 
 the Mississippi. Marquette was a native of France, born in 1637, a 
 Jesuit priest by education, and a man of simple faith and of great zeal and 
 devotion in extending the Roman Catholic religion among the Indians. 
 Arriving in Canada in 1666, he was sent as a missionary to the far 
 Northwest, and, in 1668, founded a mission at Sault Ste. Marie. The 
 following year he moved to La Pointe, in Lake Superior, where he 
 instructed a branch of the Hurons till 1670, when he removed south, and 
 founded the mission at St. Ignace, on the Straits of Mackinaw. Here 
 he remained, devoting a portion of his time to the study of the Illinois 
 language under a native teacher who had accompanied him to the mission 
 from La Pointe, till he was joined by Joliet in the Spring of 1673. By 
 the way of Green Bay and the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, they entered 
 the Mississippi, which they explored to the mouth of the Arkansas, and 
 returned by the way of the Illinois and Chicago Rivers to Lake Michigan. 
 
 On his way up the Illinois, Marquette visited the great village of 
 the Kaskaskias, near what is now Utica, in the county of LaSalle. The 
 following year he returned and established among them the mission of 
 the Immaculate Virgin Mary, which was the first Jesuit mission founded 
 in Illinois and in the Mississippi Valley. The intervening winter he 
 had .spent in a hut which his companions erected on the Chicago River, a 
 few leagues from its mouth. The founding of this mission was the last 
 
HISTORY OP THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 15 
 
 act of Marquette's life. He died in Michigan, on his way hack to Green 
 Bay, May 18, 1675. 
 
 FIRST FRENCH OCCUPATION. 
 
 The first French occupation of the territory now embraced in Illi- 
 nois was effected by LaSalle in 1680, seven years after the time of Mar- 
 quette and Joliet. LaSalle, having- constructed a vessel, the " Griffin," 
 above the falls of Niagara, which he sailed to Green Ray, 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 Mas 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 companion- 
 on their return : 
 
 "At the great town of the Illinois they were appalled at the scene 
 which opened to their view. No hunter appeared to break its death-like 
 silence with a salutatory whoop ot welcome. The plain on which the 
 town had stood was now strewn with charred fragments of lodges, which 
 had so recently swarmed with savage life and hilarity. To render more 
 hideous the picture of desolation, large numbers of skulls had been 
 placed on the upper extremities of lodge-poles which had escaped the 
 devouring flames. In the midst of these horrors was the rude fort of 
 the spoilers, rendered frightful by the same ghastly relics. A near 
 approach showed that the graves had been robbed of their bodies, and 
 swarms of buzzards were discovered glutting their loathsome stomachs 
 on the reeking corruption. To complete the work of destruction, the 
 growing corn of the village had been cut down and burned, while the 
 pits containing the products of previous years, had been rilled and their 
 contents scattered with wanton waste. It was evident the suspected 
 blow of the Iroquois had fallen with relentless fury." 
 
 Touti had escaped LaSalle knew not whither. Passing down the 
 lake in search of him and his men. LaSalle discovered that the fort had 
 been destroyed, but the vessel which he had partly constructed was still 
 
16 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 
 
 on the stocks and but slightly injured. After further fruitless search, 
 failing to find Touti, he fastened to a tree a painting representing himself 
 and party sitting in a canoe and bearing a pipe of peace, and to the paint- 
 ing attached a letter addressed to Touti. 
 
 Touti had escaped, and, after untold privations, taken shelter among 
 the Pottawattamies near Green Bay. These were friendly to the French. 
 One of their old chiefs used to say, " There were but three great cap- 
 tains in the world, himself, Touti and LaSalle." 
 
 GENIUS OF LaSALLE. 
 
 We must now return to LaSalle, whose exploits stand out in such 
 bold relief. He was born in Rouen, France, in 1643. His father was 
 wealth}', but he renounced his patrimony on entering a college of the 
 Jesuits, from which he separated and came to Canada a poor man in 1666. 
 The priests of St. Sulpice, among whom he had a brother, were then the 
 proprietors of Montreal, the nucleus of which was a seminary or con- 
 vent founded by that order. The Superior granted to LaSalle a large 
 tract of land at LaChine, where he established himself in the fur trade. 
 He was a man of daring genius, and outstripped all his competitors in 
 exploits of travel and commerce with the Indians. In 1669, he visited 
 the headquarters of the great Iroquois Confederacy, at Onondaga, in the 
 heart of New York, and, obtaining guides, explored the Ohio River to 
 the falls at Louisville. 
 
 In order to understand the genius of LaSalle, it must be remembered 
 that for many years prior to his time the missionaries and traders were 
 obliged to make their way to the Northwest by the Ottawa River (of 
 Canada) on account of the fierce hostility of the Iroquois along the lower 
 lakes and Niagara River, which entirely closed this latter route to the 
 Upper Lakes. They carried on their commerce chiefly by canoes, pad- 
 dling them through the Ottawa to Lake Nipissing, carrying them across 
 the portage to French River, and descending that to Lake Huron. This 
 being the route by which they reached the Northwest, accounts for the 
 fact that all the earliest Jesuit missions were established in the neighbor- 
 hood of the Upper Lakes. LaSalle conceived the grand idea of opening 
 the route by Niagara River and the Lower Lakes to Canadian commerce 
 by sail vessels, connecting it with the navigation of the Mississippi, and 
 thus opening a magnificent water communication from the Gulf of St. 
 Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico. This truly grand and comprehensive 
 purpose seems to have animated him in all his wonderful achievements 
 and the matchless difficulties and hardships he surmounted. As the first 
 step in the accomplishment of this object he established himself on Lake 
 Ontario, and built and garrisoned Fort Frontenac, the site of the present 
 
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. i7 
 
 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, bis 
 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, deseended 
 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- 
 kaslda 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 
 Kuskaskia, 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 or 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. Ys 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 OK THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 
 
 session in New York City. On July 5, Rev. Dr. Manasseh Cutler, of 
 Massachusetts, came into New York to lobby on the northwestern terri- 
 tory. Everything seemed to fall into his hands. Events were ripe. 
 
 The state of the public credit, the growing of Southern prejudice, 
 the basis of his mission, his personal character, all combined to complete 
 one of those sudden and marvelous revolutions of public sentiment that 
 once in five or ten centuries are seen to sweep over a country like the 
 breath of the Almighty. Cutler was a graduate of Yale — received his 
 A.M. from Harvard, and his D.D. from Yale. He had studied and taken 
 degrees in the three learned professions, medicine, law, and divinity. He 
 had thus America's best indorsement. He had published a scientific 
 examination of the plants of New England. His name stood second only 
 to that of Franklin as a scientist in America. He was a courtly gentle- 
 man of the old style, a man of commanding presence, and of inviting 
 face. The Southern members said they had never seen such a gentleman 
 in the North. He came representing a company that desired to purchase 
 a tract of land now included in Ohio, for the purpose of planting a colon} r . 
 It was a speculation. Government money was worth eighteen cents on 
 the dollar. This Massachusetts company had collected enough to pur- 
 chase 1,500,000 acres of land. Other speculators in New York made 
 Dr. Cutler their agent (lobbyist). On the 12th he represented a demand 
 for 5,500,000 acres. This would reduce the national debt. Jefferson 
 and Virginia were regarded as authority concerning the land Virginia 
 had just ceded. Jefferson's policy wanted to provide for the public credit, 
 and this was a good opportunity to do something. 
 
 Massachusetts then owned the territory of Maine, which she was 
 crowding on the market. She was opposed to opening the northwestern 
 region. This fired the zeal of Virginia. The South caught the inspira- 
 tion, and all exalted Dr. Cutler. The English minister invited him to 
 dine with some of the Southern gentlemen. He was the center of interest. 
 
 The entire South rallied round him. Massachusetts could not vote 
 against him, because many of the constituents of her members were 
 interested personally in the western speculation. Thus Cutler, making 
 friends with the South, and, doubtless, using all the arts of the lobby, 
 was enabled to command the situation. True to deeper convictions, he 
 dictated one of the most compact and finished documents of wise states- 
 manship that has ever adorned any human law book. He borrowed from 
 Jefferson the term " Articles of Compact," which, preceding the federal 
 constitution, rose into the most sacred character. He then followed very 
 closely the constitution of Massachusetts, adopted three years before. 
 Its most marked points were : 
 
 1. The exclusion of slavery from the territory forever. 
 
 -. Provision for public schools, giving one township for a seminary, 
 

 HISTORY OP THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 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 remembered that this compact declared that " Religion, 
 morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the 
 happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall always 
 be encouraged." 
 
 Dr. Cutler planted himself on this platform and would not yield. 
 Giving his unqualified declaration that it was that or nothing — that unless 
 they could make the land desirable they did not want it — he took his 
 horse and buggy, and started for the constitutional convention in Phila- 
 delphia. On July 13, 1787, the bill was put upon its passage, and was 
 unanimously adopted, every Southern member voting for it, and only one 
 man, Mr. Yates, of New York, voting against it. But as the States voted 
 as States, Yates lost his vote, and the compact was put beyond repeal. 
 
 Thus the great States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wis- 
 consin — a vast empire, the heart of the great valley — were consecrated 
 to freedom, intelligence, and honesty. Thus the great heart of the nation 
 was prepared for a year and a day and an hour. In the light of these eighty- 
 nine years I affirm that this act was the salvation of the republic and the 
 destruction of slavery. Soon the South saw their great blunder, and 
 tried to repeal the compact. In 1803 Congress referred it to a committee 
 of which John Randolph was chairman. He reported that this ordinance 
 was a compact, and opposed repeal. Thus it stood a rock, in the way 
 of the on-rushing sea of slavery. 
 
 With all this timely aid it was, after all, a most desperate and pro- 
 tracted struggle to keep the soil of Illinois sacred to freedom. It was 
 the natural battle-field for the irrepressible conflict. In the southern end 
 of the State slavery preceded the compact. It existed among the old 
 French settlers, and was hard to eradicate. The southern part of the 
 State was settled from the slave States, and this population brought their 
 laws, customs, and institutions with them. A stream of population from 
 the North poured into the northern part of the State. These sections 
 misunderstood and hated each other perfectly. The Southerners regarded 
 the Yankees as a skinning, tricky, penurious race of peddlers, filling the 
 country with tinware, brass clocks, and wooden nutmegs. The North- 
 erner thought of the Southerner as a lean, lank, lazy creature, burrowing 
 in a hut, and rioting in whisky, dirt and ignorance. These causes aided 
 in making the struggle long and bitter. So strong was the sympathy 
 With slavery that, in spite of the ordinance of 1787, and in spite of the 
 deed of cession, it was determined to allow the old French settlers to 
 retain their slaves. Planters from the slave States might bring their 
 
 
22 HISTORY OF TH~E 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 sixty days or be sold as fugitives. Servants were whipped for offenses 
 for which white men are fined. Each lash paid forty cents of the fine. A 
 negro ten miles from home without a pass was whipped. These famous 
 laws were imported from the slave States just as they imported laws for 
 the inspection of flax and wool when there was neither in the State. 
 
 These Black Laws are now wiped out. A vigorous effort was made 
 to protect slavery in the State Constitution of 1817. It barely failed. 
 It was renewed in 1825, when a convention was asked to make a new 
 constitution. After a hard fight the convention was defeated. But 
 slaves did not disappear from the census of the State until 1850. There 
 were mobs and murders in the interest of slavery. Lovejoy was added 
 to the list of martyrs — a sort of first-fruits of that long life of immortal 
 heroes who saw freedom as the one supreme desire of their souls, and 
 were so enamored of her that they preferred to die rather than survive her. 
 
 The population of 12,282 that occupied the territory in A.D. 1800, 
 increased to 45,000 in A.D. 1818, when the State Constitution was 
 adopted, and Illinois took her place in the Union, with a star on the flag 
 and two votes in the Senate. 
 
 Shadrach Bond was the first Governor, and in his first message he 
 recommended the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. 
 
 The simple economy in those days is seen in the fact that the entire 
 bill for stationery for the first Legislature was only $13.50. Yet this 
 simple body actually enacted a very superior code. 
 
 There was no money in the territory before the war of 1812. Deer 
 skins and coon skins were the circulating medium. In 1821, the Legis- 
 lature ordained a State Bank on the credit of the State. It issued notes 
 in the likeness of bank bills. These notes were made a legal tender for 
 every thing, and the bank was ordered to loan to the people 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 lie 
 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 Stab' Legislatures of 1816 and 
 1836, invented the policy of opposing- every new thing, saying, '• If it 
 succeeds, no one will ask who voted against it. If it proves a failure,, he 
 could quote its record." In sharp contrast with Grammar was the char- 
 acter of D. P. Cook, after whom the county containing Chicago was 
 named. Such was his transparent integrity and remarkable ability that 
 his will was almost the law of the State. In Congress, a young man. 
 and from a poor State, he was made Chairman of the Ways and Means 
 Committee. He was pre-eminent for standing by his committee, regard- 
 less of consequences. It was his integrity that elected John Quincy 
 Adams to the Presidency. There were four candidates in 1824. Jackson. 
 Clay, Crawford, and John Quincy Adams. There being no choice by the 
 people, the election was thrown into the House. It was so balanced that 
 it turned on his vote, and that he cast lor 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 hack 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. Thermopyhe 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 OF 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 chiefly from Kentucky and Virginia. But, in the 
 conflict of ideas concerning slavery, a strong tide of emigration came in 
 from the East, and soon changed this composition. In 1870 her non- 
 native population were from colder soils. New York furnished 133,290; 
 Ohio gave L62,623 ; 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 OP THE SPATE OF ILLINOIS. 25 
 
 PROGRESS OF DEVELOPMENT. 
 
 One of tlic 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 utmosl importance to the State. 
 It was recommended by Gov. Bond, the first governor, in his firsl message. 
 
 In 1821, the Legislature appropriated *10,000 for surveying the route 
 Two bright young engineers surveyed it, and estimated the cost at 
 $600,000 or #700,000. It finally cost $8,000,000. In 1825, a law was 
 passed to incorporate the Canal Company, hut no stock was sold. In 
 1826, upon the solicitation of Cook, Congress gave 800,000 acres of land 
 on the line of the work. In 1828, another law — commissioners appointed, 
 and work commenced with new survey and new estimates. In 1834-35, 
 George Farquhar made an able report on the whole matter. This was, 
 doubtless, the ablest report ever made to a western legislature, and it 
 became the model for subsequent reports and action. From this the 
 work went on till it was finished in 1848. It cost the State a huge 
 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 an} r 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 tin' 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 the early days of 
 railroading, when railroads were luxuries ; that the State had whole 
 counties with scarcely a cabin ; and that the population of the State was 
 less than 400,000, and you can form some idea of the vigor with which 
 these brave men undertook the work of making a great State. In the 
 light of history I am compelled to say that this was only a premature 
 throb of the power that actually slumbered in the soil of the State. It 
 was Hercules in the cradle. 
 
 At this juncture the State Bank loaned its funds largely to Godfrey 
 Gilman & Co., and to other leading houses, for the purpose of drawing 
 trade from St. Louis to Alton. Soon they failed, and took down the 
 bank with them. 
 
 In 1840, all hope seemed gone. A population of 480,000 were loaded 
 with a debt of $14,000,000. It had only six small cities, really only 
 towns, namely : Chicago, Alton, Springfield, Quiiic}', 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 lias yielded corn for a century and a half without rest or help. 
 It produces nearly everything green in the temperate and tropical zones. 
 She leads all other States in the number of acres actually under plow. 
 Her products from 25,000,000 of acres are incalculable. Her mineral 
 wealth is scarcely second to her agricultural power. She has coal, iron, 
 lead, copper, zinc, many varieties of building stone, fire clay, cuma clay, 
 common brick clay, sand of all kinds, gravel, mineral paint — every thing 
 needed for a high civilization. Left to herself, she has the elements of 
 all greatness. The single item of coal is too vast for an appreciative 
 
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 27 
 
 handling in figures. We can handle it in general terms like algebraical. 
 signs, lmt long before we get np 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 sevent)' feet thick), you can get some 
 idea of its amount, as } 7 ou 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 2.">0 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 
 life. 
 
 According to the last census Illinois produced 80,000,000 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 ciyolite 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 } r ou will begin to appreciate the meadows of the Prairie State, 
 where the grass often grows sixteen feet high. 
 
 The value of her farm implements is $211,000,000, and the value of 
 her live stock is only second to the great State of New York. Last year 
 she had 25,000,000 hogs, and packed 2,113,845, about one-half of all that 
 were packed in the United States. This is no insignificant item. Pork 
 is a growing demand of the old world. Since the laborers of Europe 
 have gotten a taste of our bacon, and we have learned how to pack it dry 
 in boxes, like dry goods, the world has become the market. 
 
 The hog is on the march into the future. His nose is ordained to 
 uncover the secrets of dominion, and his feet shall be guided by the star 
 of empire. 
 
 Illinois marketed $57,000,000 worth of slaughtered animals — more 
 than any other State, and a seventh of all the States. 
 
 Be patient with me, and pardon my pride, and I will give you a list 
 of some of the things in which Illinois excels all other States. 
 
 Depth and richness of soil ; per cent, of good ground ; acres of 
 improved land ; large farms — some farms contain from 40,000 to 60,000 
 acres of cultivated land, 40,000 acres of corn on a single farm ; number of 
 farmers ; amount of wheat, corn, oats and honey produced ; value of ani- 
 mals t'oi' 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, 
 tlax, 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 
 lias much more wood and growing timber than she had thirty years ago. 
 
 A few leading industries will justif}^ emphasis. She manufactures 
 8205,000,000 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 lias 0,759 miles of railroad, thus leading all other States, 
 worth $636,458,000, using 3,245 engines, and 67,712 ears, 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 hex entire population I w ice 
 across the State. More than two-thirds of her land is within live 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 Stale 
 receives this year $350,000, and has received in all about £7,000,000. Ii 
 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 huge per cent, of the State tax is provided for. 
 
30 HISTORY 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 disposed of a band of horse-thieves that infested the territory. 
 The Mormon indignities finally awoke the same spirit. Alton was also 
 the scene of a pro-slavery mob, in which Lovejoy was added to the list of 
 martyrs. The moral sense of the people makes the law supreme, and gives 
 to the State unruffled peace. 
 
 With $22,300,000 in church property, and 4,298 church organizations, 
 the State has that divine police, the sleepless patrol of moral ideas, that 
 alone is able to secure perfect safety. Conscience takes the knife from 
 the assassin's hand and the bludgeon from the grasp of the highwayman. 
 We sleep in safety, not because we are behind bolts and bars — these only 
 fence against the innocent ; not because a lone officer drowses on a distant 
 corner of a street; not because a sheriff may call his posse from a remote 
 part of the_ county ; but because conscience guards the very portals of the 
 air and stirs in the deepest recesses of the public mind. This spirit issues 
 within the State 9,500,000 copies of religious papers annually, and receives 
 still more from without. Thus the crime of the State is only one-fourth 
 that of New York and one-half that of 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. 31 
 
 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 nourishing, 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 1 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 m trie 
 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 greal 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, 27,590,090 ; in 
 1870, 113,140,000. In 1860 she had eighteen colleges and seminaries ; in 
 1870 she had eighty. That is a -rand advance for the war decade. 
 
 This brings us to a record unsurpassed in the history of any age, 
 
32 HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. 
 
 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, 8,070 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 I he 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."' 1 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. Ii 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 might}' sight of fight in 100,000 Western men." Illinois soldiers 
 brought home 300 battle-flags. The first United States flag that floated 
 over Richmond was an Illinois flag. She sent messengers and nurses to 
 every field and hospital, to care for her sick and wounded sons. She said, 
 '• These suffering ones are my sons, and I will care for them." 
 
 When individuals had given all, then cities and towns came forward 
 with their credit to the extent of many millions, to aid these men and 
 their families. 
 
 Illinois gave the country the great general of the war — Ulysses S. 
 Grant — since honored with two terms of the Presidency of the United 
 States. 
 
 One other name from Illinois comes up in all minds, embalmed in all 
 hearts, that must have the supreme place in this story of our glory and 
 of our nation's honor ; that name is Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois. 
 
 The analysis of Mr. Lincoln's character is difficult on account of its 
 symmetry. 
 
 In this age we look with admiration at his uncompromising honesty. 
 And well we may, for this saved us. Thousands throughout the length 
 and breadth of our country who knew him only as "Honest Old Abe." 
 voted for him on that account; and wisely did they choose, for no other 
 man could have carried us through the fearful night of the war. When 
 his plans were too vast for our comprehension, and his faith in the cause 
 too sublime for our participation ; when it was all night about us, and all 
 dread before us, and all sad and desolate behind us: when not one ray 
 shone upon our cause ; when traitors were haughty and exultant at the 
 South, and fierce and blasphemous at the North ; when the loyal men 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 : kk 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 in the first 
 Carthage, and with a sanctity scarcely second to that of Jerusalem — set 
 your thoughts on all this, lifted into the eyes of all men by the miracle of 
 its growth, illuminated by the flame of its fall, and transfigured by the 
 divinity of its resurrection, and you will feel, as I do, the utter impossi- 
 bility of compassing this subject as it deserves. Some impression of her 
 importance is received from the shock her burning gave to the civilized 
 world. 
 
 When the doubt of her calamity was removed, and the horrid fact 
 was accepted, there went a shudder over all cities, and a quiver over all 
 lands. There was scarcely a town in the civilized world that did not 
 shake on the brink of this opening chasm. The flames of our homes red- 
 dened all skies. The city was set upon a hill, and could not be hid. All 
 eyes were turned upon it. To have struggled and suffered amid the 
 scenes of its fall is as distinguishing as to have fought at Thermopylae, or 
 Salamis, or Hastings, or Waterloo, or Bunker Hill. 
 
 Its calamity amazed the world, because it was felt to be the common 
 property of mankind. 
 
 The early history of the city is full of interest, just as the early his- 
 tory of such a man as Washington or Lincoln becomes public property, 
 and is cherished by every patriot. 
 
 Starting with 560 acres in 1833, it embraced and occupied 23,000 
 acres in 1869, and, having now a population of more than 500,000, it com- 
 mands general attention. 
 
 The first settler — Jean Baptiste Pointe au Sable, a mulatto from the 
 West Indies — came and began trade with the Indians in 1796. John 
 Kinzie became his successor in 1804, in which }*ear Fort Dearborn was 
 erected. 
 
 A mere trading-post was kept here from that time till about the time 
 of the Blaekhawk war, in 1832. It was not the city. It was merely a 
 cock crowing at midnight. The morning was not yet. In 1833 the set- 
 tlement about the fort was incorporated as a town. The voters were 
 divided on the propriety of such corporation, twelve voting for it and one 
 against it. Four years later it was incorporated as a city, and embraced 
 560 acres. 
 
 The produce handled in this city is an indication of its power. Grain 
 and flour were imported from the East till as late as 1837. The first 
 exportation by way of experiment was in 1839. Exports exceeded imports 
 first in 1842. The Board of Trade was organized in 1848, but it was so 
 weak that it needed nursing till 1855. Grain was purchased by the 
 wagon-load in the street. 
 
 I remember sitting with my father on a load of wheat, in the long 
 
36 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 
 
 line of Avagons along' Lake street, while the buyers came and untied the 
 bags, and examined the grain, and made their bids. That manner of 
 business had to cease with the day of small things. Now our elevators 
 will hold 15,000,000 bushels of grain. The cash value of the produce 
 handled in a year is $215,000,000, and the produce weighs 7,000,000 
 tons or 700,000 car loads. This handles thirteen and a half ton each 
 minute, all the year round. One tenth of all the wheat in the United 
 States is handled in Chicago. Even as long ago as 1853 the receipts of 
 grain in Chicago exceeded those of the goodly city of St. Louis, and in 
 185-1 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 citjf. 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 clown 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 OP 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- 
 mad; 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 $1,000,000,000. 
 
38 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF 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 
 $20,000,000. In 1870 it reached 1400,000,000. In 1871 it was pushed 
 up above $450,000,000. And in 1875 it touched nearly double that. 
 
 One-half of our imported goods come directly to Chicago. Grain 
 enough is exported directly from our docks to the old world to employ a 
 semi-weekly line of steamers of 3,000 tons capacity. This branch is 
 not likely to be greatly developed. Even after the great Welland Canal 
 is completed we shall have only fourteen feet of water. The great ocean 
 vessels will continue to control the trade. 
 
 The banking capital of Chicago is $24,431,000. Total exchange in 
 1875, $659,000,000. Her wholesale business in 1875 was $294,000,000. 
 The rate of taxes is less than in any other great city. 
 
 The schools of Chicago are unsurpassed in America. Out of a popu- 
 lation of 300,000 there were only 186 persons between the ages of six 
 and twenty-one unable to read. This is the best known record. 
 
 In 1831 the mail system was condensed into a half-breed, who went 
 on foot to Niles, Mich., once in two weeks, and brought back what papers 
 and news he could find. As late as 1846 there was often only one mail 
 a week. A post-office was established in Chicago in 1833, and the post- 
 master nailed up old boot-legs on one side of his shop to serve as boxes 
 for the nabobs and literary men. 
 
 It is an interesting fact in the growth of the young city that in the 
 active life of the business men of that day the mail matter has grown to 
 a daily average of over 6,500 pounds. It speaks equally well for the 
 intelligence of the people and the commercial importance of the place, 
 that the mail matter distributed to the territory immediately tributary to 
 Chicago is seven times greater than that distributed to the territory 
 immediately tributary to St. Louis. 
 
 The improvements that have characterized the city are as 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 ILLINOIS. 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 al the 
 foot of Madison street. They took it up and put it down where ii 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 mini 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 I860. The alarm 
 telegraph adopted in 18(34. 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 lias 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 mi jack-screws, whole squares at a time, without interrupting 
 the business, thus giving us good drainage : second, running the tunnels 
 under the lake, uiviiuj- us the besl 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 points ; second, the number of medium or moderate dealers that 
 do this distributing. Monopolists build up themselves, not the cities. 
 They neither eat, wear, nor live in proportion to their business. Both 
 these laws help Chicago. 
 
 The tide of trade is eastward — not up or down the map, but across 
 the map. The lake runs up a wingdam for 500 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 aud so West, she will tap the streams that now crawl up 
 the Texas anil 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 si rip 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 and forests and herds, Chicago is the wonder 
 of to-day, and will be the city of the future,. 
 
 MASSACRE AT FORT DEARBORN. 
 
 During the war of 1812, Fort Dearborn became the theater of stirring 
 events. The garrison consisted of fifty-four men under command of 
 Captain Nathan Heald, assisted by Lieutenant Helm (son-in-law of Mrs. 
 Kinzie) and Ensign Ronan. Dr. Voorhees was surgeon. The only resi- 
 dents at the post at that time were the wives of Captain Heald and Lieu- 
 tenant Helm, and a few of the soldiers, Mr. Kinzie and his family, and 
 a few Canadian voyageurs, with their wives and children. The soldiers 
 and Mr. Kinzie were on most friendly terms with the Pottawattamies 
 and Winnebagos, the principal tribes around them, but they could not 
 win them from their attachment to the British. 
 
 One evening in April, 1812, Mr. Kinzie sat playing on his violin and 
 his children were dancing to the music, when Mrs. Kinzie came rushing 
 into the house, pale with terror, and exclaiming: "-The Indians! the 
 Indians!" "What? Where?" eagerly inquired Mr. Kinzie. "Up 
 at Lee's, killing and scalping," answered the frightened mother, who, 
 when the alarm was given, was attending Mrs. Barnes (just confined) 
 living not far off. Mr. Kinzie and his family crossed the river and took 
 refuge in the fort, to which place Mrs. Barnes and her infant not a da}' 
 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 I" Fori 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 15th. 
 
 It was a warm bright morning in the middle of August. Indications 
 were positive that the savages intended to murder the white people; and 
 when they moved out of the southern gate of the fort, the march was 
 like a funeral procession. The band, feeling the solemnity of the occa- 
 sion, struck up the Dead March in Saul. 
 
 Capt. Wells, who had blackened his face with gun-powder in token 
 of his fate, took the lead with his band of Miamis, followed by Capt. 
 Heald, with his wife by his side on horseback. Mr. Kinzie hoped by his 
 personal influence to avert the impending blow, and therefore accompanied 
 them, leaving his family in a boat in charge of a friendly Indian, to be 
 taken to his trading station at the site of Niles, Michigan, in the event of 
 his death. 
 
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 4o 
 
 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, Mis. 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 another 
 powerful Indian, who bore her, in spite of her struggles, to the margin 
 of the lake and plunged her in. To her astonishment she was held by 
 him so that she would not drown, and she soon perceived that she was 
 in the hands of the friendly Black Partridge, who had saved her life. 
 
 The wife of Sergeant Holt, a large and powerful woman, behaved as 
 bravely as an Amazon. She rode a line, 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, tk 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 iheir Hanks, 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 Gapt. Heald went for- 
 ward and met Blackbird on the open prairie, where terms of surrender 
 were soon agreed upon. It was arranged that the white people should 
 give up their arms to Blackbird, and that the survivors should become 
 prisoners of war, to be exchanged for ransoms as soon as practicable. 
 With this understanding captives and captors started for the Indian 
 camp near the fort, to which Mrs. Helm had been taken bleeding and 
 suffering by Black Partridge, and had met her step-father and learned 
 that her husband was safe. 
 
 A new scene of horror was now opened at the Indian camp. The 
 wounded, not being included in the terms of surrender, as it was inter- 
 preted by the Indians, and the British general, Proctor, having offered a 
 liberal bounty for American scalps, delivered at Maiden, nearly all the 
 wounded men were killed and scalped, and the price of the trophies was 
 afterwards paid by the British government. 
 
Abstract of Illinois State Laws. 
 
 BILLS OF EXCHANGE AND PROMISSORY NOTES. 
 
 No promissory note, check, draft, bill of exchange, order, or note, nego- 
 tiable instrument payable at sight, or on demand, or on presentment, shall 
 be entitled to days of grace. All other bills of exchange, drafts or notes are 
 entitled to three dags of grace. All the above mentioned paper falling 
 due on Sunday, New Years' Day, the Fourth of July, Christmas, or any 
 day appointed or recommended by the President of the United States or 
 the Governor of the State as a day of fast or thanksgiving, shall be deemed 
 as due on the day previous, and should two or more of these days come 
 together, then such instrument shall be treated as due on the day previous 
 to the first of said days. No defense can be made against a negotiable 
 instrument (assigned before due~) in the hands of the assignee without 
 notice, except fraud was used in obtaining the same. To hold an indorser, 
 due diligence must be used by suit, in collecting of the maker, unless suit 
 would have been unavailing. Notes payable to person named or to order, 
 in order to absolutely transfer title, must be indorsed by the payee. Notes 
 payable to bearer may be transferred by delivery, and when so payable 
 every indorser thereon is held as a guarantor of payment unless otherwise 
 expressed. 
 
 In computing interest or discount on negotiable instruments, a month 
 shall be considered a calendar month or twelfth of a year, and for less 
 than a month, a day shall be figured a thirtieth part of a month. Notes 
 only bear interest when so expressed, but after due they draw the legal 
 interest, even if not stated. 
 
 INTEREST. 
 
 The legal rate of interest is six per cent. Parties may agree in writ- 
 ing on a rate not exceeding ten per cent. If a rate of interest greater 
 than ten per cent, is contracted for, it works a forfeiture of the whole of 
 ■said interest, and only the principal can be recovered. 
 
 DESCENT. 
 
 When no will is made, the property of a deceased person is distrib- 
 uted as follows : 
 
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46 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 
 
 First. To his or her children and their descendants in equal parts ; 
 the descendants of the deceased child or grandchild, taking the share of 
 their deceased parents in equal parts among them. 
 
 Second. When there is no child of the intestate, nor descendant of 
 such child, and no ividow or surviving husband, then to the parents, broth- 
 ers or sisters of the deceased, and their descendants, in equal parts among 
 them, allowing to each of the parents, if living, a child's part, or to the 
 survivor of them if one be dead, a double portion; and if there is no 
 parent living, then to the brothers and sisters of the intestate, and their 
 descendants. 
 
 Third, When there is a widow or surviving husband, and no child or 
 children, or descendants of a child or children of the intestate, then 
 (after the payment of all just debts) one-half of the real estate and the 
 whole of the personal estate shall descend to such widow or surviving hus- 
 band as an absolute estate forever. 
 
 Fourth. When there is a widow or surviving husband, and also a child 
 or children, or descendants of such child or children of the intestate, the 
 widow or surviving husband shall receive as his or her absolute personal 
 estate, one-third of all the personal estate of the intestate. 
 
 Fifth. If there 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. 
 
 JVo 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 every female 
 of the age of eighteen years, of sound mind and memory, can make a valid 
 will ; it must be in writing, signexl 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 
 will or appointed executor, must within thirty days of the death of 
 deceased cause the will to be proved and recorded in the proper county. 
 or present it, and refuse to accept; on failure to do so are liable to forfeit 
 the sum of twenty dollars per month. Inventory to be made by executor 
 or administrator within three months from date of letters testamentary or 
 
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 47 
 
 of administration. Executors' and administrators' compensation not t<7 
 
 exceed six per cent, on amount of personal estate, and three per cent, 
 on money realized from real estate, with such additional allowance 
 shall be reasonable for extra services. Appraisers' compensation $2 pet 
 day. 
 
 Notice requiring all claims to be presented against the estate shall h<? 
 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 are forever barred, unless other estate is found that was not in- 
 ventoried.. Married women, infants, persons insane, imprisoned or without 
 the United States, in the employment of the United States, or of this 
 State, have two 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 award, if there is a widow ; or children if there 
 are children, and no ividow. 
 
 Third. Expetises attending the last illness, not including physician's 
 bill. 
 
 Fourth. Debts due the common school or township fun I . 
 
 Fifth. All expenses of proving the will and taking out letters testa- 
 mentary or administration, and settlement of the estate, and the physi- 
 cian s bill in the last illness of deceased. 
 
 Sixth. Where the deceased has received money in trust for any pur- 
 pose, his executor or administrator shall pay out of his estate the amount 
 received and not accounted for. 
 
 Seventh. All other debts and demands of whatsoever kind, without 
 regard to quality or dignity, which shall be exhibited to the court within 
 two years from the granting of letters. 
 
 Award to Widow and Children, exclusive of debts and legacies or be- 
 quests, except funeral expenses: 
 
 First. The family pictures and wearing apparel, jewels and ornaments 
 of herself and minor children. 
 
 Second. School books and the family library of the value of $10Q. 
 
 Third. One sewing machine. 
 
 Fourth. Necessary beds, bedsteads and bedding for herself and family. 
 
 Fifth. The stoves and pipe used in the family, witli the necessary 
 cooking utensils, or in case they have none, $-30 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 slieep for each member of her family, and the fleeces 
 taken from the same, and one horse, saddle and bridle. 
 
 Ninth. Provisions for herself and family for one year. 
 
 Tenth. Food for the stock above specified for six months. 
 
 Eleventh. Fuel for herself and family for three months. 
 
 Twelfth. One hundred dollars worth of other property suited to her 
 condition in life, to be selected by the widow. 
 
 The widow if she elects may have in lieu of the said award, the same 
 personal property or money in place thereof as is or may be exempt from 
 execution or attachment against the head of a family. 
 
 TAXES. 
 
 The owners of real and personal property, on the first day of May in 
 each year, are liable for the taxes thereon. 
 
 Assessments should be completed before the fourth Monday in June, 
 at which time the town board of review meets to examine assessments, 
 hear objections, and make such changes as ought to be made. The county 
 board have also power to correct or change assessments. 
 
 The tax books are placed in the hands of the town collector on or 
 before the tenth day of December, who retains them until the tenth day 
 of March following, when he is required to return them to the county 
 treasurer, who then collects all delinquent taxes. 
 
 No costs accrue on real estate taxes till advertised, which takes place 
 the first day of April, when three weeks' notice is required before judg- 
 ment. Cost of advertising, twenty cents each tract of land, and ten cents 
 each lot. 
 
 Judgment is usually obtained at May term of County Court. Costs 
 six cents each tract of land, and five cents each lot. Sale takes place in 
 June. Costs in addition to those before mentioned, twenty-eight cents 
 each tract of land, and twenty-seven cents each town lot. 
 
 Meal estate sold for taxes may be redeemed any time before the expi- 
 ration of two years from the date of sale, by payment to the County Clerk 
 of the amount for which it was sold and twenty-five per cent, thereon if 
 redeemed within six months, fifty per cent, if between six and twelve 
 months, if between twelve and eighteen months seventy-five per cent., 
 and if between eighteen months and two years one hundred per cent., 
 and in addition, all subsequent taxes paid by the purchaser, with ten per 
 cent, interest thereon, also one dollar each tract if notice is given by the 
 purchaser of the sale, and a fee of twenty-five cents to the clerk for his 
 certificate. 
 
 JURISDICTION OF COURTS. 
 
 Justices have jurisdiction in all civil cases on contracts for the recovery 
 of moneys for damages for injury to real property, or taking, detaining, or 
 
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 49 
 
 injuring personal property ; for rent ; for all rases to recover damages done 
 real or personal property by railroad companies, in actions of replevin, and 
 in actions for damages for fraud in the sale, purchase, or exchange of per- 
 sonal property, when the amount claimed as due is not over $200. They 
 have also jurisdiction in all cases for violation of the ordinances of cities* 
 towns or villages. A justice of the peace may orally order an officer or a 
 private person to arrest any one committing or attempting to commit a 
 criminal offense. He also upon complaint can issue his warrant for the 
 arrest of any person accused of having committed a crime, and have him 
 brought before him for examination. 
 
 COUNTY COURTS 
 
 Have jurisdiction in all matters of probate, settlement of estates of deceased 
 persons, appointment of guardians and conservators, and settlement of 
 their accounts ; all matters relating to apprentices ; proceedings for the 
 collection of taxes and assessments, and in proceedings of executions, admin- 
 istrators, guardians and conservators for the sale of real estate. In law 
 cases they have concurrent jurisdiction with Circuit Courts in all cases 
 where Justices of Peace now have when the amount claimed shall not 
 exceed $500, and in all criminal offenses where the punishment is not impris- 
 onment in the penitentiary or death, but no appeal is allowed from Justice 
 of the Peace to County Courts. 
 
 Circuit Courts — Have unlimited jurisdiction. 
 
 LIMITATION OF ACTION. 
 
 Accounts five years. Notes and written contracts ten years. Judg- 
 ments twenty years. Partial payments or new promise in writing, within 
 or after said period, will revive the debt. Absence from the State deducted, 
 and when the cause of action is barred by the law of another State, it has 
 the same effect here. Slander and libel, one year. Personal injuries, two 
 years. To recover land or make entry thereon, twenty years. Action to 
 foreclose mortgage or trust deed, or make a sale, within ten years. 
 
 All persons in possession of land, and paying taxes for seven consecu- 
 tive years, with color of title, and all persons paying taxes for seven con- 
 secutive years, with color of title, on vacant land, shall be held to be the 
 legal owners to the extent of their paper title. 
 
 MARRIED WOMEN 
 
 May sue and be sued. Husband and wife not liable for each other s debts, 
 either before or after marriage, but both are liable for expenses and edu- 
 cation of the family. 
 
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50 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 
 
 She may contract the same as if icnmarried, 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. 
 
 Some ivorth $1,000, and the following Personal Property : Lot of ground 
 and buildings thereon, occupied as a residence by the debtor, being a house- 
 holder and having a family, to the value of $1,000. Exemption continues 
 after the death of the householder for the benefit of widow and family, some 
 one of them occupying the homestead until youngest child shall become 
 twenty-one years of age, and until death of widow. There is no exemption 
 from sale for taxes, assessments, debt or liability incurred for the purchase 
 or improvement of said homestead. No release or waiver of exemption is 
 valid, unless in writing, and subscribed by such householder and wife (if 
 he have one), and acknowledged as conveyances of real estate are required 
 to be acknowledged. The following articles of personal property owned 
 by the debtor, are exempt from execution, ivrit of attachment, and distress 
 for rent : The necessary wearing apparel of every person ; one sewing ma- 
 chine : the furniture, tools and implements necessary to carry on his trade or 
 business, not exceeding $100 in value ; the implements or library of any 
 professional man, not exceeding $100 in value ; materials and stock designed 
 and procured for carrying on his trade or business, and intended to be used 
 or wrought therein, not exceeding $100 in value : and also, when the debtor 
 is the head of a family and resides with the same, necessary beds, bedsteads, 
 and bedding, two stoves and pipe, necessary household furniture not exceeding 
 in value $100, one cow, calf, two swine, one yoke of oxen, or two horses in lieu 
 thereof, worth not exceeding $200, with the harness therefor, necessary pro- 
 wls and fuel for the use of the family three montlis, and necessary food 
 for the stock hereinbefore exempted for the same time ; the bibles, school 
 books and family pictures ; the family library, cemetery lots, and rights of 
 burial, and tombs for the repositories of the dead; one hundred dollars' 
 worth of other property, suited to his condition in life, selected by the 
 debtor. No personal property is exempt from sale for the wages of laborers 
 or servants. Wages of a laborer who is the head of a family can not be 
 garnisheed, except the sum due him be in excess of $25. 
 
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 51 
 
 DEEDS AND MORTGAGES. 
 
 To be valid there must be a valid consideration. Special care should 
 be taken to have them signed, sealed, delivered, and properly acknowl- 
 edged, with the proper seal attached. Witnesses are not required. The 
 acknowledgement must be made in this state, before Master in Chancery , 
 Notary PublL, United States Commissioner ', Circuit or County Clerk, Justice 
 of Peace, or any Court of Record having a seal, or any Judge, Justice, or 
 t 'h rh 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 
 ivas a Justice of the Peace in the county at the time of taking the same. 
 A deed is good without such certificate attached, but can not be used in 
 evidence unless such a certificate is produced or other competent evidence 
 introduced. Acknowledgements made out of the state must either be 
 executed according to the laws of this state, or there should be attached 
 a certificate that it is in conformity with the laws of the state or country 
 where executed. Where this is not done the same 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. 
 
 Horses, mules, asses, neat cattle, swine, sheep, or goats found straying 
 at any time during the year, in counties where such animals are not allowed 
 to run at large, or between the last day of October and the 15th day of 
 April in other counties, the owner thereof being unknown, may be taken up 
 as estrays. 
 
 No person not a householder in the county where estray is found can 
 lawfully take up an estray, and then only upon or about his farm or place 
 of residence. Estrays should not be used before advertised, except animals 
 giving milk, which may be milked for their benefit. 
 
52 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 
 
 Notices must be posted up within five (5) days in three (3) of the 
 most public places in the town or precinct in which estray was found, giv- 
 ing the residence of the taker up, and a particular description of the 
 estray, its age, color, and marks natural and artificial, and stating before 
 what justice of the peace in such town or precinct, and at what time, not 
 less than ten (10) nor more than fifteen (15) days from the time of post- 
 ing such notices, he will apply to have the estray appraised. 
 
 A copy of such notice should be filed by the taker up with the town 
 clerk, whose duty it is to enter the same at large, in a booh kept by him 
 for that purpose. 
 
 If the owner of estray shall not have appeared and proved ownership, 
 and taken the same away, first paying the taker up his reasonable charges 
 for taking up, keeping, and advertising the same, the taker up shall appear 
 before the justice of the peace mentioned in above mentioned notice, and 
 make an affidavit as required by law. 
 
 As the affidavit has to be made before the justice, and all other steps as 
 to appraisement, etc., are before him, who is familiar therewith, they are 
 therefore omitted here. 
 
 Any person taking up an estray at any other place than about or 
 upon his farm or residence, or without complying with the law, shall forfeit 
 and pay a fine of ten dollars with costs. 
 
 Ordinary diligence is required in taking care of estrays, but in case 
 they die or get away the taker is not liable for the same. 
 
 GAME. 
 
 It is unlawfid to hunt, kill or in any manner interfere with deer, wild 
 turkey, prairie chicken, partridge or pheasants between the first day of Janu- 
 ary and the fifteenth day of August ; or any quail, between the first day of 
 January and the first day of October ; or any woodcock, between the first 
 day of January and the first day of July ; or any wild goose, duck, Wilson 
 snipe brandt, or other water fowl, between the fifteenth day of April and the 
 fifteenth day of August, in each and every year. Penalty: Fine not less 
 than $10 nor more than $25, and costs of suit, and shall stand committed 
 to county jail until fine is paid, but not exceeding ten days. 
 
 It is unlawful to hunt with gun, dog or net, within the inclosed grounds 
 or lands of another, without permission. Penalty : Fine not less than $3 
 and not exceeding $100, to be paid into school fund. 
 
 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. 
 
 Whenever any of the following articles shall be contracted for, or 
 sold or delivered, and no special contract or agreement shall be made to 
 the contrary, the weight per bushel shall be as follows, to-wit : 
 
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 53 
 
 
 Pounds. 
 
 
 Pounds. 
 
 Stone Coal, 
 
 - 80 
 
 Buckwheat, - 
 
 - 52 
 
 Unslacked Lime, 
 
 - 80 
 
 ( Joarse Salt. 
 
 - 50 
 
 Coin 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 
 
 Rve, - 
 
 - 66 
 
 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 
 of property wrongfully not 
 
 than the above standard is double the amount 
 given, and ten dollars addition thereto. 
 
 MILLERS. 
 
 The owner or occupant of every public grist mill in this state shall 
 grind all grain brought to his mill in its turn. The toll for both steam 
 and water mills, is, for grinding and bolting wheat, rye, or other grain, one 
 eighth part; for grinding Indian corn, oats, barley and buckivheat not 
 required to be bolted, one seventh part; for grinding malt, and chopping all 
 kinds of grain, one eighth part. It is the duty of every miller when his 
 mill is in repair, to aid and assist in loading and unloading all grain brought 
 to him to be ground, and he is also required to keep an accurate half 
 bushel measure, and an accurate set of toll dishes or scales for weighing 
 the grain. The penalty for neglect or refusal to comply with the law is 
 $5, to the use of any person to sue for the same, to be recovered before 
 any justice of the peace of the county where penalty is incurred. Millers 
 are accountable for the safe keeping of all grain left in his mill for the 
 purpose of being ground, with bags or casks containing same (except it 
 results from unavoidable accidents), provided that such bags or casks are 
 distinctly marked with the initial letters of the owner's name. 
 
 MARKS AND BRANDS. 
 
 Owners of cattle, horses, hogs, sheep or goats may have one earmark 
 and one brand, but which shall be different from his neighbor's, and may 
 be recorded by the county clerk of the county in which such property is 
 kept. The fee for such record is fifteen cents. The record of such shall 
 be open to examination free of charge. In cases of disputes as to marks 
 or brands, such record is prima facie evidence. Owners of eat tie. 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 pareyits of the 
 child, or the survivors of them, have deserted his or her family or such 
 child for one year next preceding the application, or if neither are living, 
 the guardian ; if no guardian, the next of kin in this state capable of giving 
 consent, has had notice of the presentation of the petition and consents 
 to such adoption. If the child is of the age of fourteen years or upwards, 
 the adoption can not be made without its consent. 
 
 SURVEYORS AND SURVEYS. 
 
 There is in every county elected a surveyor known as county sur- 
 veyor, who has power to appoint deputies, for whose official acts he is 
 responsible. It is the duty of the county surveyor, either by himself or 
 his deputy, to make all surveys that he may be called upon to make within 
 his county as soon as may be after application is made. The necessary 
 chainmen and other assistance must be employed by the person requiring 
 the same to be done, and to be by him paid, unless otherwise agreed ; but 
 the chainmen must be disinterested persons and approved by the surveyor 
 and sworn by him to measure justly and impartially. 
 
 The County Board in each county is required by law to provide a copy 
 of the United States field notes and plats of their surveys of the lands 
 in the county to be kept in the recorder's office subject to examination 
 by the public, and the county surveyor is required to make his surveys 
 in conformity to said notes, plats and the laws of the United States gov- 
 erning such matters. The surveyor is also required to keep a record 
 of all surveys made by him, which shall be subject to inspection by any 
 one interested, and shall be delivered up to his successor in office. A 
 
ABSTRACT OT ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 55 
 
 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' $o a day, to 
 be paid out of the county treasury. 
 
 ROADS. 
 
 Where practicable from the nature of the ground, persons traveling 
 in any kind of vehicle, must turn to the right of the center of the road, so 
 as to permit each carriage to pass without interfering with each other. 
 The penalty for a violation of this provision is $5 for every offense, to 
 be recovered by the party injured; but to recover, there must have 
 occurred some injury to person or property resulting from the violation. 
 The owners of any carriage traveling upon any road in this State for the 
 conveyance of passengers who shall employ or continue in his employment 
 as driver any person who is addicted to drunkenness, or the excessive use of 
 spiritous liquors, after he has had notice of the same, shall forfeit, at the 
 rate of $5 per day, and if .any driver while actually engaged in driving 
 any such carriage, shall be guilty of intoxication to such a degree as to 
 endanger the safety of passengers, it shall be the duty of the owner, on 
 receiving written notice of the fant, 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 Uventy dollars, to be 
 recovered by action, to be commenced within six months. It is under- 
 stood by the term carriage herein to mean any carriage or vehicle used 
 for the transportation of passengers or goods or either of them. 
 
 The commissioners of highways in the different towns have the care 
 and superintendence of highways and bridges therein. They have all 
 the powers necessary to lay out, vacate, regulate and repair all roads* 
 build and repair bridges, divide their respective towns into as many road 
 districts as they shall think convenient. This is to be done annually, 
 
56 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 
 
 and ten days before the annual town meeting. In addition to the above, 
 it is then - duty to erect and keep in repair at the forks or crossing-place 
 of the most important roads post and guide boards with plain inscrip- 
 tions, giving directions and distances to the most noted places to which 
 such road may lead ; also to make provisions to prevent thistles, burdock, 
 and cockle burrs, mustard, yellow dock, Indian mallow, and jessamine 
 weed from seeding, and to extirpate the same as far as practicable, and 
 to prevent all rank growth of vegetation on the public 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 labor 
 must be performed in the road district in which the person resides. Any 
 person may commute for such labor by paying at the rate of $1.50 per 
 day, if done within the three days' notice, but after that time the rate is 
 $2 per day. 
 
 Any person liable for work on highways who has been assessed two 
 days or more and has not commuted, may be required to furnish team, oi 
 a cart, wagon or plow, with a pair of horses or oxen and a man to manage 
 them, for which he will be entitled to two days for each day's work. 
 Eight hours is a day's work on the roads, and there is a penalty of twenty- 
 five cents an hour against any person or substitute who shall neglect or 
 refuse to perform. Any person remaining idle, or does not work faithfully 
 or hinders others from doing so, forfeits to the town $2. 
 
 Every person assessed and duly notified., who has not commuted and 
 refuses or neglects to appear, shall forfeit to the town for every day's 
 refusal or neglect, the sum of $2 ; if he was required to furnish a team, 
 carriage, man or implement, and neglects or refuses to comply, he is liable 
 to the following fines : 
 
 First. For wholly failing to comply, $4 each day. 
 
 /Second. For omitting to furnish a pair of horses or oxen, $1.50 each 
 day. 
 
 Third. For omitting to furnish a man to manage team, f 2 each day. 
 
 Fourth. For omitting to furnish a wagon, cut or plow, 75 cents 
 each day. 
 
 The Commissioners estimate and assess the highway labor and road 
 tax. The road lax 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. 57 
 
 towns or cities, is paid over to the corporate authorities of such, for the 
 improvement of streets, roads and bridges within their limits. Commis- 
 sioners' compensation $1.50 per day. The Treasurer, who is one of their 
 number, is entitled to 2 per cent, on all moneys he may receive and pay 
 out. 
 
 Overseers. Their duties are to repair and keep in order the high- 
 ways in their districts; to warn persons to work out their road tax at 
 such time and place as they think proper ; to collect fines and commuta- 
 tion money, and execute all lawful orders of the Commissioners of High- 
 ways ; also make list, within sixteen days after their election, of the names 
 of all inhabitants in his road district liable to work on highways. For 
 refusal to perform any of his duties, he is liable to a fine of $10. The 
 compensation of overseers is $1.50 a day, the number of days to be 
 audited by the Highway Commissioners. 
 
 As all township and county officers are familiar with their duties, it 
 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. 
 
 2d. After filing, two tveeks' 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 dutj^ 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 layout 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 Avoik ; and if they find the benefits greater than the cost and expense 
 of the work, then it is their duty to have the surveyor's plans and speci- 
 fications made, and when done report the same to the court, before which 
 parties can be heard prior to confirmation. The commissioners are not 
 confined to the route or plan of the petition, but may change the same. 
 After report of commissioners is confirmed, then a jury assess the damages 
 and benefits against the land damaged or benefited. 
 
 As it is only contemplated in a work of this kind to give an abstract 
 of the laws, and as the parties who have in charge the execution of the 
 further proceedings are likely to be familiar with the requirements of the 
 statute, the necessary details are not here inserted. 
 
 PAUPERS. 
 
 Every poor person who shall be unable to earn a livelihood in conse- 
 quence of any bodily infirmity, idiocy, lunacy or unavoidable cause, shall 
 be supported by the father, grand-father, mother, grand-mother, children, 
 grand-children, 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 intemperance, or other bad conduct, they shall not be 
 entitled to support from any relation except parent or child. 
 
 The children shall first be called on to support their parents, it 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. 
 
fiO 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 lawful fence is four and one-half feet high, in good repair, con- 
 sisting of rails, timber, boards, stone, hedges, or whatever the fence- 
 viewers of the town or precinct where the same shall lie, shall consider 
 equivalent thereto, but in counties under township organization the annual 
 town meeting may establish any other kind of fence as such, or the County 
 Board in other counties may do the same. Division fences shall be made 
 and maintained in just proportion by the adjoining owners, except when 
 the owner shall choose to let his land lie open, but after a division fence is 
 built by agreement or otherwise, neither party can remove his part of such 
 fence so long as he may crop or use such land for farm purposes, or without 
 giving the other party one year's notice in writing of his intention to remove 
 his portion. When any person shall enclose his land upon the enclosure 
 of another, he shall refund the owner of the adjoining lands a just pro- 
 portion of the value at that time of such fence. The value of fence and 
 the just proportion to be paid or built and maintained b}^ each is to be 
 ascertained by two fence-viewers in the town or precinct. Such fence- 
 viewers have power to settle all disputes between different owners as to 
 fences built or to be built, as well as to repairs to be made. Each party 
 chooses one of the viewers, but if the other party neglects, after eight 
 days' notice in writing, to make his choice, then the other party may 
 select both. It is sufficient to notify the tenant or party in possession, 
 when the owner is not a resident of the town or precinct. The two 
 fence-viewers chosen, after viewing the premises, shall hear the state- 
 ments of the parties , in case they can't agree, they shall select another 
 fence-viewer to act with them, and the decision of any two of them is 
 final. The decision must be reduced to writing, and should plainly set 
 out description of fence and all matters settled by them, and must be 
 filed in the office of the town clerk in counties under township organiza- 
 tion, and in other counties with the county clerk. 
 
 Where any person is liable to contribute to the erection or the 
 repairing of a division fence, neglects or refuses so to do, the party 
 injured, after giving sixty days notice in writing when a fence is to be 
 erected, or ten days when it is only repairs, may proceed to have the 
 work done at the expense of the party whose duty it is to do it, to be 
 recovered from him with costs of suit, and the party so neglecting shall 
 also be liable to the party injured for all damages accruing from such 
 neglect or refusal, to be determined by any two fence-viewers selected 
 as before provided, the appraisement to be reduced to writing and signed. 
 
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 61 
 
 Where a person shall conclude to remove his part of a division fence, 
 and let his land lie open, and having given the year's notice required, the 
 adjoining owner may cause the value of said fence to be ascertained by 
 fence-viewers as before provided, and on payment or tender of the 
 amount of such valuation to the owner, it shall prevent the removal. A 
 party removing a division fence without notice is liable for the damages 
 accruing thereby. 
 
 Where a fence has been built on the land of another through mis- 
 take, the owner ma}' 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 partjr in default shall pay them. 
 
 DAMAGES FROM TRESPASS. 
 
 Where stock of any kind breaks into any person's enclosure, the 
 fence being good and sufficient, the owner is liable for the damage done ; 
 but where the damage is done by stock running at large, contrary to law, 
 the owner is liable where there is not such a fence. Where stock is 
 found trespassing on the enclosure of another as aforesaid, the owner 01 
 occupier of the premises may take possession of such stock and keep the 
 same until damages, with reasonable charges for keeping and feeding and 
 all costs of suit, are paid. Any person taking or rescuing such stock so 
 held without his consent, shall be liable to a fine of not less than three 
 nor more than five dollars for each animal rescued, to be recovered by 
 suit before a justice of the peace for the use of the school fund. Within 
 twenty-four hours after taking such animal into his possession, the per- 
 son taking it up must give notice of the fact to the owner, if known, or 
 if unknown, notices must be posted in some public place near the premises. 
 
 LANDLORD AND TENANT. 
 
 The owner of lands, or his legal representatives, can sue for and 
 recover rent therefor, in any of the following cases : 
 
 First. When rent is due and in arrears on a lease for life or lives. 
 
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, writ ten 
 or verbal, for the purchase of the premises and before deed given, the 
 right to possession is terminated by forfeiture on con-compliance with the 
 agreement, and possession is wrongfully refused or neglected to be given 
 upon demand made in writing by the party entitled thereto. Provided 
 that all payments made by the vendee or his representatives or assigns, 
 may be set off against the rent. 
 
 Fourth. When land has been sold upon a judgment or a decree of 
 court, when the party to such judgment or decree, or person holding under 
 him, wrongfully refuses, or neglects, to surrender possession of the same, 
 after demand in writing by the person entitled to the possession. 
 
 Fifth. When the lands have been sold upon a mortgage or trust 
 deed, and the mortgagor or grantor or person holding under him, wrong- 
 fully refuses or neglects to surrender possession of the same, after demand 
 in writing by the person entitled to the possession. 
 
 If any tenant, or any person who shall come into possession from or 
 under or by collusion with such tenant, shall willfully hold over any lands, 
 etc., after the expiration the term of their lease, and after demand made 
 in writing for the possession thereof, is liable to pay double rent. A 
 tenancy from 3-ear 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 folio wing 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 ease 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 expiree by the terms of the 
 lease, the tenant is then bound to snrrender 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 
 part}- 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 STATK 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 time the contract is made, do not operate on the improvements, and 
 are only preferred to the extent of the value of the land at the time of 
 making the contract. The above lien can not be enforced unless suit is 
 commenced within six months after the last payment for labor or materials 
 shall have become due and payable. Sub-contractors, mechanics, workmen 
 and other persons furnishing any material, or performing any labor for a 
 contractor as before specified, have a lien to the extent of the amount due 
 the contractor at the time the following notice is served upon the owner 
 of the land who made the contract: 
 
 To , You are hereby notified, that I have been employed by- 
 
 (here state whether to labor or furnish material, and substantially the 
 nature of the demand) upon your (here state in general terms description 
 and situation of building), and that I shall hold the (building, or as the 
 case may be), and your interest in the ground, liable for the amount that 
 
 may (is or may become) due me on account thereof. Signature, 
 
 Date, 
 
 If there is a contract in writing between contractor and sub-contractor, 
 a copy of it should be served with above notice, and said notice must be 
 served within forty days from the completion of such sub-contract, if there 
 is one ; if not, then from the time payment should have been made to the 
 person performing the labor or furnishing the material. If the owner is 
 not a resident of the county, or can not be found therein, then the above 
 notice must be filed with the clerk of the Circuit Court, with his fee, fifty 
 cents, and a copy of said notice must be published in a newspaper pub- 
 lished in the county, for four successive weeks. 
 
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. 
 
 Hotel, inn and boarding-house keepers, have a lien upon the baggage 
 and other valuables of their guests or boarders, brought into such hotel, 
 inn or boarding-house, by their guests or boarders, for the proper charges 
 due from such guests or boarders for their accommodation, board and 
 lodgings, and such extras as are furnished at their request. 
 
 Stable-keepers and other persons have a lien upon the horses, car- 
 riages and harness kept by them, for the proper charges due for the keep- 
 ing thereof and expenses bestowed thereon at the request of the owner 
 or the person having the possession of the same. 
 
 Agisters (persons who take care of cattle belonging to others), and 
 persons keeping, yarding, feeding or pasturing domestic animals, shall 
 have a lien upon the animals agistered, kept, yarded or fed, for the proper 
 charges due for such service. 
 
 All persons who may furnish any railroad corporation in this state 
 with fuel, ties, material, supplies or any other article or thing necessary 
 for the construction, maintenance, operation or repair of its road by con- 
 tract, or may perform work or labor on the same, is entitled to be paid as 
 part of the current expenses of the road, and have a lien upon all its pro- 
 perty. Sub-contractors or laborers have also a lien. The conditions and 
 limitations both as to contractors and sub-contractors, are about the same 
 as herein stated as to general liens. 
 
 DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL TERMS. 
 
 $ means dollars, being a contraction of U. S., which was formerly 
 
 placed before any denomination of money, and meant, as it means now, 
 United States Currency. 
 
 <£ means pounds, English money. 
 
 @ stands for at or to. ft for pound, and bbl. for barrel; ^ for per or 
 by the. Thus, Butter sells at 20ta30c f ft, and Flour at $8(§ 12 f bbl. 
 
 /o for per cent and # for number. 
 
 May 1. — Wheat sells at $1.20@1.25, "seller June.** Seller June 
 
 5 
 
QQ ABSTRACT OF 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 short, is contracting to deliver a certain amount of grain or 
 stock, at a fixed price, within a certain length of time, when the seller 
 has not the stock on hand. It is for the interest of the person selling 
 "short," to depress the market as much as possible, in order that he may- 
 buy and fill his contract at a profit. Hence the " shorts " are termed 
 " bears." 
 
 Buying long, is to contract to purchase a certain amount of grain or 
 shares of stock at a fixed price, deliverable within a stipulated time, 
 expecting to make a profit by the rise of prices. The "longs" are 
 termed "bulls," as it is for their interest to* "operate" so as to "toss" 
 the prices upward as much as possible. 
 
 NOTES. 
 
 Form of note is legal, worded in the simplest way, so that the 
 amount and time of payment are mentioned. 
 
 $100. Chicago, 111., Sept. 15, 1876. 
 
 Sixty days from date I promise to pay to E. F. Brown, 
 or order, One Hundred dollars, for value received. 
 
 L. D. Lowry. 
 A note to be payable in any thing else than money needs only the 
 facts substituted for money in the above form. 
 
 ORDERS. 
 
 Orders should be worded simply, thus: 
 
 Mr. F. H. Coats: Chicago, Sept. 15, 1876. 
 
 Please pay to H. Birdsall, Twentv-five dollars, and charge to 
 
 F. D. SlLVA. 
 
 RECEIPTS. 
 
 Receipts should always state when received and what for, thus : 
 
 |100. Chicago, Sept. 15, 1876. 
 
 Received of J. W. Davis, One Hundred dollars, for services 
 rendered in grading his lot in Fort Madison, on account. 
 
 Thomas Brady. 
 
 If receipt is in full it should be so stated. 
 
 BILLS OF PURCHASE. 
 
 W. N. Mason. Salem, Illinois, Sept. 15, 1876. 
 
 Bought of A. A. Graham. 
 4 Bushels of Seed Wheat, at $1.50 - #6.00 
 
 2 Seamless Sacks " -SO - - .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 pa}^ for said hay five 
 dollars per ton, for each Ion as soon as delivered. 
 
 In case of failure of agreement b} r 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 performing all 
 duties as clerk and salesman aforesaid, in accordance and in all respects 
 as directed and desired by the said Stone. 
 
 In consideration of which services, so to be rendered by the said 
 Barclay, the said Stone agrees to pay to said Barclay the annual sum of 
 one thousand dollars, payable in twelve equal monthly payments, each 
 upon the last day of each month ; provided that all dues for days of 
 absence from business by said Barclay, shall be deducted from the sum 
 otherwise by the agreement due and payable by the said Stone to the said 
 Barclay. 
 
 Witness our hands. Reuben Stone. 
 
 George Barclay. 
 
 BILLS OF SALE. 
 
 A bill of sale is a written agreement to another party, for a consider- 
 ation to convey his right and interest in the personal property. The 
 purchaser must take actual possession of the property. Juries have 
 power to determine upon the fairness or unfairness of a bill of sale. 
 
 COMMON FORM OF BSLL 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 propert}^ 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 Count}', 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, scaled and delivered in 
 
 presence of Theodork 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 : 
 
 [Here describe the land.~\ 
 
 Together with all the appurtenances appertaining thereto. To have 
 and to hold the said premises, with appurtenances thereto belonging, unto 
 the said Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, for the term of 
 five years, from the first day of October next following, at a yearly rent 
 of Six Hundred dollars, to be paid in equal payments, semi-annually, as 
 long as said buildings are in good tenantable condition. 
 
 And the said 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, Ave have hereto set our hands and seals. 
 Signed, sealed, and delivered 
 
 in presence of David Patton. [l.s.] 
 
 James Waldron. John Doyle. [l-s.] 
 
 FORM OF LEASE OF A HOUSE. 
 
 This Instrument, made the first day of October, 1875, witnesseth 
 that Amos Griest of Yorkville, County of Kendall, State of Illinois, hath 
 rented from Aaron Young of Logansport aforesaid, the dwelling and lot 
 No. 13 Ohio Street, situated in said City of Yorkville, for five years 
 from the above date, at the yearly rental of Three Hundred dollars, pay- 
 able monthly, on the first day of each month, in advance, at the residence 
 of said Aaron Young. 
 
 At the expiration of said above mentioned term, the said Griest 
 agrees to give the said Young peaceable possession of the said dwelling, 
 in as good condition as when taken, ordinary wear and casualties excepted. 
 
 In witness whereof, we place our hands and seals the day and year 
 aforesaid. 
 
 Signed, sealed and delivered Amos Griest. [l.s.] 
 
 in presence of 
 
 Nicholas 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 Schmidt. 
 
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 73 
 
 NOTICE TO QUIT. 
 To F. W. Arlen, 
 
 Sir : Please observe that the term of one year, for which the house 
 and land, situated at No. 6 Indiana Street, and now occupied by you, 
 were rented to you, expired on the first day of October, 1875, and as I 
 desire to repossess said premises, you are hereby requested and required 
 to vacate the same. Respectfully Yours, 
 
 P. T. Barnum. 
 
 Lincoln, Neb., October 4, 1875. 
 
 TENANT'S NOTICE OF LEAVING. 
 
 Dear Sir : 
 
 The premises I now occupy as your tenant, at No. 6 Indiana Street, 
 I shall vacate on the first day of November, 1875. You will please take 
 notice accordingly. 
 
 Dated this tenth day of October, 1875. F. W. Arlen. 
 
 To P. T. Barnum, Esq. 
 
 REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE TO SECURE PAYMENT OF MONEY. 
 
 This Indenture, made this sixteenth day of May, in the year of 
 our Lord, one thousand eight hundred .and seventy-two, between William 
 Stocker, of Peoria, County of Peoria, and State of Illinois, and 011a, his 
 wife, party of the first part, and.. Ed ward Singer, party of the second part. 
 
 Whereas, the said party of the'fwst 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 seven fry-four. 
 
 Now, therefore, this indenture witnesseth, that the said party of the 
 first part, for the better securing the payment of the money aforesaid, 
 with interest thereon, according to the tenor and effect of the said two 
 promissory notes above mentioned ; and, also in consideration of the fur- 
 ther sum of one dollar to them in hand paid by the said party of the sec- 
 ond part, at the delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby 
 acknowledged, have granted, bargained, sold, and conveyed, and by these 
 presents do grant, bargain, sell, and convey, unto the said party of the 
 second part, his heirs and assigns, forever, all that certain parcel of land, 
 situate, etc. 
 
 [Describing the premises.] 
 
 To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the 
 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 Olla, his 
 wife, party of the first part, hereby expressly waive, relinquish, release, 
 and convey unto the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, 
 administrators, and assigns, all right, title, claim, 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 sun of Six Thousand dollars in hand paid Ivy 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 lot, piece, or parcel of land, situated in the City of Law- 
 rence, in the County of Lawrence, and State of Illinois, to wit : 
 [Here describe the property.] 
 
 Together with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances 
 thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversion and 
 reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof; 
 and all the estate, rignt, title, interest, claim, and demand whatsoever, of 
 the said party of the nrst part, either in law or equity, of, in, and to the 
 
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 75 
 
 above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances. 
 To have and to hold the said premises above bargained and described, 
 with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs 
 and assigns, forever. And the said Henry Best, and Belle, his wife, par- 
 ties of the first part, hereby expressly waive, release, and relinquish unto 
 the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, and 
 assigns, all right, title, claim, interest, and benefit whatever, in and to the 
 above described premises, and each and every part thereof, which is given 
 by or results from all laws of this state pertaining to the exemption of 
 homesteads. 
 
 And the said Henry Best, and Belle, his wife, party of the first 
 part, for themselves and their heirs, executors, and 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 by the said party of the sec- 
 ond part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the said party 
 of the second part forever released and discharged therefrom, has remised, 
 released, sold, conveyed, and quit-claimed, and by these presents does 
 remise, release, sell, convey, and quit-claim, unto the said party of the 
 second part, his heirs and assigns, forever, all the right, title, interest, 
 
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 : 
 
 [Here describe the land.~\ 
 To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the 
 appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging, or in any wise there- 
 unto appertaining, and all the estate, right, title, interest, and claim 
 whatever, of the said party of the first part, either in law or equity, to 
 the only proper use, benefit, and behoof of the said party of the second 
 part, his heirs and assigns forever. 
 
 In witness whereof the said party of the first part hereunto set his 
 hand and seal the day and year above written. 
 
 Signed, sealed and delivered David Tour, [l.s.] 
 
 in presence of 
 Thomas Ashley. 
 
 The above forms of Deeds and Mortgage are such as have heretofore 
 been generally used, but the following are much shorter, and are made 
 equally valid by the laws of this state. 
 
 WARRANTY DEED. 
 
 The grantor (here insert name or names and place of residence), for 
 and in consideration of (here insert consideration) in hand paid, conveys 
 and warrants to (here insert the grantee's name or names) the following 
 described real estate (here insert description), situated in the County of 
 in the State of Illinois. 
 
 Dated this day of A. D. 18 . 
 
 QUIT CLAIM DEED. 
 
 The grantor (here insert grantor's name or names and place of resi- 
 dence), for the consideration of (here insert consideration) convey and 
 quit-claim to (here insert grantee's name or names) all interest in the 
 following described real estate (here insert description), situated in the 
 County of in the State of Illinois. 
 
 Dated this day of A. D. 18 . 
 
 MORTGAGE. 
 
 The mortgagor (here insert name or names) mortgages and warrants 
 to (here insert name or names of mortgagee or mortgagees), to secure the 
 payment of (here recite the nature and amount of indebtedness, showing 
 \\ hen due and the rate of interest, and whether secured by note or other- 
 wise), the following described real estate (here insert description thereof), 
 situated in the County of in the State of Illinois. 
 
 Dated this day of A. D. 18 . 
 
 RELEASE. 
 
 Know all Men by these presents, that I, Peter Ahlund, of Chicago, 
 of the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, for and in consideration of 
 One dollar, to me in hand paid, and for other good and valuable considera- 
 
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 77 
 
 tions, the receipt whereof is hereby confessed, do hereby grant, bargain, 
 remise, convey, release, and quit-claim unto Joseph Carlin of Chicago, 
 of the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, all the right, title, interest, 
 claim, or demand whatsoever, I may have acquired in, through, or by a 
 certain Indenture or Mortgage Deed, bearing date the second day of Jan- 
 uary, A. D. 1871, and recorded in the Recorder's office of said county, 
 in book A of Deeds, page 46, to the premises therein described, and which 
 said Deed was made to secure one certain promissory note, bearing even 
 date with said deed, for the sum of Three Hundred dollars. 
 
 Witness my hand and seal, this second day of November, A. D. 1874. 
 
 Peter Ahlund. [l.s.] 
 
 State of Illinois, ) 
 
 Cook County. j ' 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 
 
 [ N0 Jka R l. ai " ] person, and acknowledged that he signed, sealed, and 
 
 delivered the said instrument of writing as his free 
 
 and voluntary act, for the uses and purposes therein 
 
 set forth. 
 
 Given under my hand and seal, this second day of 
 
 November, A. D. 1874. 
 
 George Saxton, N. P. 
 
 GENERAL FORM OF WILL FOR REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. 
 
 I, Charles Mansfield, of the Town of Salem, County of Jackson, 
 State of Illinois, being aware of the uncertainty of life, and in failing 
 health, but of sound mind and memory, do make and declare this to be 
 ray last will and testament, in manner following, to wit: 
 
 First. I give, devise and bequeath unto my oldest son, Sidney H. 
 Mansfield, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, of bank stock, now in the 
 Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the farm owned by myself 
 in the Town of Buskirk, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres, with 
 all the houses, tenements, and improvements thereunto belonging ; to 
 have and to hold unto my said son, his heirs and assigns, forever. 
 
 Second. I give, devise and bequeath to each of my daughters, Anna 
 Louise Mansfield and Ida Clara Mansfield, each Two Thousand dollars in 
 bank stock, in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and also each 
 one quarter section of land, owned by myself, situated in the Town of 
 Lake, Illinois, and recorded in my name in the Recorder's office in the 
 county where such land is located. The north one hundred and sixty 
 acres of said half section is devised to my eldest daughter, Anna Louise. 
 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 Nation.il Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifteen shares in 
 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the free and unrestricted use, pos- 
 session, and benefit of the home farm, so long as she may live, in lieu of 
 dower, to which she is entitled by law ; said farm being my present place 
 of residence. 
 
 Fifth. I bequeath to my invalid father, Elijah H. Mansfield, the 
 income from rents of my store building at 145 Jackson Street, Chicago, 
 Illinois, during the term of his natural life. Said building and land there- 
 with to revert to my said sons and daughters in equal proportion, upon 
 the demise of my said father. 
 
 Sixth. It is also my will and desire that, at the death of my wife, 
 
 -Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, or at any time when she may arrange to 
 
 relinquish her life interest in the above mentioned homestead, the same 
 
 may revert to my above named children, or to the lawful heirs of each. 
 
 And lastly. I nominate and appoint as executors of this my last will 
 and testament, my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, and my eldest son. 
 Sidney H. Mansfield. 
 
 I further direct that my debts and necessary funeral expenses shad 
 be paid from moneys now on deposit in the Savings Bank of Salem, the 
 residue of such moneys to revert to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, 
 for her use forever. 
 
 In witness whereof, I, Charles Mansfield, to this my last will and 
 testament, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this fourth day of April. 
 eighteen hundred and seventy-two. 
 
 Signed, sealed, and declared by Charles I 
 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 eodicil 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 N 
 
 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. Df.nt, Salem, Ills. 
 John C. Shay, Salem, Ills. 
 
 CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS 
 
 May be legally made by electing or appointing, according to the usage* 
 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 
 
 ss. 
 
 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 mimes] 
 trustees, wardens, vestrymen, (or officers by whatever name they nn\ 
 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. 
 
 IS—. Name of Affiant 
 
 which affidavit must be recorded by the recorder, and shall be, or a certi- 
 fied copy made by the recorder, received as evidence of such an incorpo- 
 ration. 
 
 No certificate of election after the first need be filed for record. 
 
 The term of office of the trustees and the general government of the 
 society can be determined by the rules or by-laws adopted. Failure to 
 elect trustees at the time provided does not work a dissolution, but the 
 old trustees hold over. A trustee or trustees may be removed, in the 
 same manner by the society as elections are held by a meeting called for 
 that purpose. The property of the society vests in the corporation. The 
 corporation may hold, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, land not 
 exceeding ten acres, for the purpose of the society. The trustees have 
 the care, custody and control of the property of the corporation, and can, 
 when directed b} r the society, erect houses or improvements, and repair 
 and alter the same, and may also when so directed by the society, 
 mortgage, encumber, sell and convey any real or personal estate belonging 
 to the corporation, and make all proper contracts in the name of such 
 corporation. But they are prohibited by law from encumbering or inter- 
 fering with any property so as to destroy the effect of any gift, grant, 
 devise or bequest to the corporation ; but such gifts, grants, devises or 
 bequests, must in all cases be used so as to carry out the object intended 
 by the persons making the same. Existing societies may organize in the 
 manner herein set forth, and have all the advantages thereof. 
 
 SUGGESTIONS TO THOSE PURCHASING BOOKS BY SUBSCRIPTION. 
 
 The business of publishing books by subscription having so often been 
 brought into disrepute by agents making representations and declarations 
 not authorized by the publisher ; in order to prevent that as much as possi- 
 ble, and that there may be more general knowledge of the relation such 
 agents bear to 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 book 
 named, and deliver the same, for which the subscriber is to pay the price 
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m 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. 
 
 INTEREST TABLE. 
 
 A Simple Rule for Accurately Computing Interest at Any Given Per Cknt. for 
 
 Any Length of Time. 
 
 Multiply the principal (amount of money at interest) by the time reduced to days ; then 
 •divide this product by the quotient obtained by dividing 360 (the number of days in the interest 
 ^ear) 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 
 
 'b per cent. An interest month is 30 days ; one month and eighteen days .48 
 
 equal 48 days. $462.50 multiplied by .48 gives 222,0000 ; 360 divided 
 
 by 6 (the per cent, of interest) gives 60, and $222.0000 divided by 60 370000 
 
 will give you the exact interest, which is $3.70. If the rate of interest °)36°\ 185000 
 
 in the above example were 12 per cent., we would divide the $222.0000 T'J <«.„_„ ^, _ 
 
 by 30 (because 360 divided by 12 gives 30) ; if 4 per cent., we would „ " Kv^- / 
 
 •divide by 90 ; if 8 per cent , by 45 ; and in like manner for any other 
 
 .per cent. . 2Q 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS TABLE. 
 
 12 units, or things, 1 Dozen. 
 
 12 dozen, 1 Gross. 
 
 20 things, I Score. 
 196 pounds, 1 Barrel of Flour. 
 200 pounds, 1 Barrel of Pork. 
 
 56 pounds, I Firkin of Butter. 
 24 sheets of paper, 1 Quire. 
 20 quires pamper I Ream. 
 4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet lonr 
 of Wood. 
 
 1 Cord 
 
 POPULATION OF THE 
 UNITED STATES. 
 
 States and Territories. 
 
 Alabama 
 
 Arkansas 
 
 California 
 
 Connecticut 
 
 Delaware 
 
 Florida 
 
 Georgia 
 
 Illinois 
 
 Indiana 
 
 Iowa 
 
 Kansas 
 
 Kentucky 
 
 Louisiana 
 
 Maine 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Massachusetts 
 
 Michigan 
 
 Minnesota 
 
 Mississippi 
 
 Missouri 
 
 Nebraska 
 
 Nevada 
 
 New Hampshire. 
 
 Now Jersey 
 
 New York 
 
 North Carolina .. 
 
 Ohio 
 
 Oregon 
 
 Pennsylvania 
 
 Rhode Island 
 
 South Carolina. . . 
 Tennessee 
 
 Texas 
 
 Vermont. 
 
 Virginia 
 
 West Virginia.... 
 Wisconsin 
 
 Total States. 
 
 Arizona.. 
 Colorada. 
 Dak 
 
 District of Columbia. 
 
 Idaho 
 
 Montana 
 
 New Mexico 
 
 Utah 
 
 Washington. 
 
 Wyoming 
 
 Total Territories. 
 
 Total United States 38.555.983 
 
 Total 
 Population. 
 
 996. 
 484, 
 560, 
 53V. 
 125. 
 1ST, 
 184, 
 539, 
 680, 
 191, 
 3 til 
 321, 
 720. 
 620: 
 Vsi). 
 457, 
 184, 
 439, 
 827, 
 721, 
 122 
 42, 
 
 3 IS 
 Alio. 
 .382. 
 071, 
 lili.V 
 
 90, 
 521, 
 217, 
 705, 
 
 25S, 
 SIS 
 33d. 
 •J J 5 
 
 442 
 054 
 
 992 
 471 
 247 
 454 
 015 
 748 
 109 
 S91 
 637 
 792 
 399 
 011 
 915 
 915 
 894 
 351 
 059 
 706 
 922 
 295 
 993 
 491 
 300 
 090 
 759 
 361 
 260 
 923 
 791 
 353 
 606 
 520 
 579 
 551 
 163 
 014 
 670 
 
 38.113,253 
 
 9, 
 
 39. 
 14, 
 131. 
 14, 
 20, 
 91, 
 86. 
 23. 
 9, 
 
 058 
 864 
 181 
 700 
 999 
 595 
 874 
 786 
 955 
 118 
 
 POPULATION OF FIFTY 
 PRINCIPAL CITIES. 
 
 Aggregate 
 Population. 
 
 442,730 
 
 New York, N. Y 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa 
 
 Brooklyn, N. Y 
 
 St. Louis, Mo 
 
 Chicago, III 
 
 Baltimore, Mil 
 
 Boston, Mass 
 
 Cincinnati, Ohio 
 
 New Orleans, La 
 
 San Francisco, cal 
 
 Buffalo, N. Y 
 
 Washington, I). C 
 
 Newark, N. J 
 
 Louisville, Ky 
 
 Cleveland, Ohio 
 
 Pittsburg, Pa 
 
 Jersey City, N. J 
 
 Detroit, Mich 
 
 Milwaukee, Wis 
 
 Albany, N. Y 
 
 Providence, R.I 
 
 Rochester, N. Y 
 
 Allegheny, Pa 
 
 Richmond, Va 
 
 New Haven, Conn 
 
 Charleston, S. C 
 
 Indianapolis, Ind 
 
 Troy, N. Y 
 
 Syracuse, N. Y 
 
 Worcester, Mass 
 
 Lowell. Mass 
 
 Memphis, Tenn 
 
 Cambridge, Mass 
 
 Hartford, Conn 
 
 Scranton, Pa 
 
 Reading, Pa 
 
 Paterson, N. J 
 
 Kansas City, Mo 
 
 Mobile, Ala 
 
 Toledo. Ohio 
 
 Portland, Me 
 
 Columbus. Ohio 
 
 Wilmington. 1 >.-i 
 
 Dayton, Ohio 
 
 Lawrence, .Mass 
 
 Utica. N. y 
 
 Charleslown. Mass — 
 
 Savannah, Ga 
 
 Lynn, Mass 
 
 Fall River, Mass 
 
 942, 
 
 674, 
 
 396, 
 
 310, 
 
 298, 
 
 207, 
 
 250. 
 
 216, 
 
 191, 
 
 149. 
 
 117. 
 
 109. 
 
 105, 
 
 101). 
 
 92. 
 
 86. 
 
 82. 
 
 79. 
 
 71. 
 
 69, 
 
 68, 
 
 62, 
 
 53 
 
 51. 
 
 50. 
 
 48, 
 
 48. 
 
 46. 
 
 43. 
 
 41, 
 
 40. 
 
 40 
 
 39, 
 
 87, 
 
 35. 
 
 33. 
 
 33 
 
 32, 
 
 32, 
 
 31, 
 
 31 
 
 31, 
 
 80 
 
 30 
 
 28 
 
 28 
 
 28, 
 
 2 
 
 28 
 26 
 
 292 
 022 
 099 
 864 
 977 
 354 
 526 
 239 
 418 
 473 
 714 
 199 
 059 
 753 
 829 
 076 
 546 
 577 
 440 
 422 
 904 
 386 
 180 
 038 
 840 
 956 
 244 
 465 
 051 
 105 
 928 
 226 
 634 
 180 
 092 
 930 
 579 
 260 
 034 
 584 
 ,413 
 274 
 841 
 473 
 ,921 
 804 
 323 
 .235 
 ,233 
 766 
 
JilSCELLANliOUS 1NFOKMATION. 
 
 83 
 
 POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES. 
 
 Statics and 
 Tkrbitokius. 
 
 States. 
 
 Alabama 
 
 Arkansas 
 
 California 
 
 Connecticut 
 
 Delaware 
 
 Florida 
 
 Georgia 
 
 Illinois 
 
 Indiana 
 
 Iowa 
 
 Kansas 
 
 Kentucky 
 
 Louisiana 
 
 Maine 
 
 Maryland , 
 
 Massachusetts.. 
 
 Michigan* 
 
 Minnesota 
 
 Mississippi 
 
 Missouri 
 
 Nebraska , 
 
 Nevada 
 
 New Hampshire 
 
 New Jersey 
 
 New York 
 
 North Carolina. 
 
 Ohio 
 
 'Oregon 
 
 Area in 
 square 
 
 Miles. 
 
 50, 
 
 52, 
 
 188 
 
 4 
 
 •,\ 
 
 59, 
 
 58 
 
 55 
 
 33, 
 
 55 
 
 81, 
 
 37 
 
 41 
 
 si; 
 ii, 
 
 7. 
 56 
 B3 
 47 
 66 
 75 
 112 
 9 
 8 
 47 
 50 
 39 
 95 
 
 Last Census of 
 
 198 
 981 
 674 
 120 
 
 •J 1 is 
 
 000 
 
 410 
 
 S.M.i 
 
 045 
 
 3 IS 
 61 c 
 
 7 7ii 
 184 
 
 SIM) 
 
 151 
 531 
 156 
 
 8." 1 1 
 9'.:.") 
 090 
 
 280 
 yen 
 000 
 704 
 964 
 
 244 
 Mich 
 
 POPl'I.ATInN' 
 
 1870. 
 
 Miles 
 II. K. 
 1875. 1872 
 
 1,350,544 
 528,349 
 
 857,039 
 
 996.992 
 481.471 
 560,247 
 
 537.454 
 125.015 
 187,748 
 .184,109 
 
 ,680,637 
 
 ,191.792 
 
 ,321,011 
 
 726,915 
 
 626,915 
 
 780,894 
 , 157.351 
 .is 1 059 
 
 439.7011 
 
 887.922 
 ,721.295 
 
 123 993 
 42,491 
 
 318.300, .. 
 
 906,096 l,02(i. 502 
 ,382,759 4,705,208 
 .071,361 
 1,665.260 
 90,923 
 igan taken in 1374. 
 
 1,651,912 
 
 1,334,031 
 
 598,429 
 
 246,280 
 52,540 
 
 071 
 
 25 
 
 018 
 
 82o 
 227 
 460 
 .108. 
 
 90 1 
 .529 
 .160 
 
 .123 
 539 
 
 871 
 
 820 
 .606 
 
 ,235 
 
 ,6 1 2' 
 
 990 
 ,580 
 82 s 
 593 
 ',90 
 .265 
 .470 
 .190 
 ,740 
 lo9 
 
 States a:ni> 
 Territories. 
 
 States. 
 
 reiinsj ivania 
 
 Rhode Island 
 
 South Carolina... 
 Tennessee 
 
 Texas 
 
 Vermont 
 
 Virginia 
 
 West Virginia 
 
 Wisconsin 
 
 Total Statis 
 
 Territories. 
 
 Arizona 
 
 Colorado 
 
 Dakota 
 
 Dist. of Columbia. 
 
 Idaho 
 
 Montana 
 
 New Mexico 
 
 Utah 
 
 Washington 
 
 Wyoming 
 
 Total Territories 
 
 Area 111 
 square 
 
 Miles. 
 
 46,000 
 
 1,306 
 
 29,385 
 
 45,600 
 237,50 4 
 10.212 
 40.904 
 23.000 
 53,924 
 
 1,950,171 
 
 113 
 104 
 147 
 
 90 
 143 
 121 
 80 
 69 
 93 
 
 916 
 50U 
 
 1 91 I 
 60 
 932 
 776 
 201 
 
 0.-6 
 
 9 1 1 
 
 10; 
 
 POPULATION. 
 
 1870. 
 
 3,521.791 
 217.353 
 705,606 
 
 1,258,620 
 818.679 
 3 10.551 
 
 1,225,163 
 442.014 
 
 1,054.670 
 
 38,113,253 
 
 9 
 39 
 14, 
 
 131. 
 14 
 20 
 91, 
 
 86. 
 23 
 
 965,032 442.730 
 
 Miles 
 K It. 
 1875. 1872. 
 
 258.239 
 925,145 
 
 1.236,726 
 
 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 I f 0,852 
 
 * Included in the Railroad Mileage of Maryland. 
 
 PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD; 
 
 Population and Area. 
 
 Countries. 
 
 China 
 
 British Empire 
 
 Russia 
 
 United States with Alaska... 
 
 Prance 
 
 Austria and Hungary 
 
 Japan 
 
 Great Britain and Ireland... 
 
 German Empire 
 
 Italy 
 
 Spain 
 
 Brazil 
 
 Tin key 
 
 Mexico 
 
 Sweden and Norway 
 
 Persia 
 
 Belgium 
 
 Bavaria 
 
 Portugal 
 
 Holland 
 
 • ew Grenada 
 
 Chili 
 
 Switzerland 
 
 Peru 
 
 Bolivia 
 
 Argentine Republic 
 
 Wiirteinburg 
 
 Denmark 
 
 Venezuela 
 
 Baden 
 
 Greece 
 
 Guatemala 
 
 Ecuador 
 
 Paraguay 
 
 Hesse 
 
 Liberia 
 
 Sin Salvador 
 
 Hayti 
 
 Nicaragua 
 
 Uruguay 
 
 Honduras 
 
 San Domingo 
 
 Costa Rica 
 
 Hawaii 
 
 Population. 
 
 446,500 000 
 226.817,108 
 81,925,400 
 38,925,600 
 36,469,800 
 35.904,400 
 34,785,300 
 31.817.100 
 29,906.092 
 27. 1 
 
 16.642.000 
 10.000.000 
 16.463,000 
 9. 173. 000 
 5,921 500 
 5,000,1X10 
 6.021,300 
 4.861,400 
 3 995,200 
 3.688.300 
 3.000.000 
 
 2,000.000 
 
 2,669.100 
 
 2,500 000 
 2,000,000 
 1,812.000 
 1,818.500 
 1,784.700 
 
 1,500.000 
 
 1,46 
 1,457.900 
 
 1,180.000 
 
 1,300.000 
 
 1,000,000 
 
 823, 1 38 
 
 718.000 
 
 600.000 
 
 572.001) 
 
 350.000 
 
 300.000 
 
 350,000 
 
 136.000 
 
 165 000 
 
 62 950 
 
 Date of 
 Census. 
 
 1871 
 1871 
 1871 
 1870 
 1861 
 
 1871 
 1871 
 1871 
 1671 
 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 
 
 i 603.884 
 
 204.091 
 
 210 318 
 
 14 9.399 
 
 121,315 
 
 160,207 
 
 118,847 
 
 195,775 
 
 S.253 029 
 
 672.621 
 
 7)11.526 
 
 292.871 
 
 635.964 
 
 11.373 
 
 29,292 
 
 34.494 
 
 12 880 
 
 357.157 
 
 132 616 
 
 15,992 
 
 471 s:;s 
 
 497 321 
 
 87 1,848 
 
 7.583 
 
 1 1.753 
 
 5,912 
 
 19,353 
 
 40,879 
 
 218,928 
 
 63.787 
 
 2,969 
 
 9,576 
 
 7.335 
 
 10,205 
 
 58.171 
 
 66.722 
 
 17.092 
 
 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 
 is 7. 
 230.9 
 
 So. 
 307 
 
 24.4 
 
 ' 20.' 
 
 7-8 
 
 441.5 
 
 165. 9 
 
 115.8 
 
 290.9 
 
 8.4 
 
 15.1 
 
 166.9 
 
 5.3 
 
 4. 
 
 2.1 
 
 211.4 
 
 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 
 
 SlV. ' 
 
 Pekin 
 
 London 
 
 st. Petersburg... 
 
 Washington 
 
 Paris 
 
 Vienna 
 
 Yeddo 
 
 London 
 
 Berlin 
 
 Koine 
 
 Madrid 
 
 Kio Janeiro 
 
 Constantinople .. 
 
 i I CO 
 
 ilm 
 
 Teheran 
 
 Brussels 
 
 Munich 
 
 Lisbon 
 
 Hague 
 
 Hogota 
 
 Santiago 
 
 Berne 
 
 Lima 
 
 Cnuquisaca 
 
 Buenos a> 1 es — 
 
 Stuttgart 
 
 Copenhagen 
 
 Caraccas 
 
 Carlsruhe , 
 
 Athens , 
 
 Guatemala , 
 
 Quito 
 
 Asuncion 
 
 Darmstadt 
 
 Vlonrovla 
 
 Sal Salvador 
 
 Port an Prince. 
 
 Managua 
 
 Monte Video.... 
 
 Coniayagua 
 
 San Domingo 
 
 San -lose 
 
 Honolulu 
 
 Population. 
 
 648.800 
 251,800 
 667.000 
 109 1! 9 
 825.31 
 
 24 i. is 1 
 
 ,075 000 
 
 120.000 
 314,11 
 
 169 500 
 
 221,Oli:: 
 90,100 
 45,000 
 
 115. 100 
 36 000 
 
 160.100 
 25 000 
 
 177 600 
 91,600 
 
 162,0 12 
 47.000 
 36.600 
 43.400 
 40.000 
 70.000 
 
 48.000 
 80 000 
 
 3.000 
 15 000 
 80 000 
 10,000 
 4 1 500 
 12 000 
 80.000 
 
 2 0(10 
 
 7.633 
 
84 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. 
 
 POPULATION 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 
 
 To Daviess. 
 
 Johnson 
 
 Kane 
 
 Kankakee. . 
 Kendall ... 
 
 Knox . 
 
 Lake 
 
 La Salle 
 
 Lawrenc.-.. 
 
 Lee 
 
 Livingston . 
 Lo^an . . 
 
 AGGREGATE. 
 
 1870. 1800. 1850. 1840. \ 18:J0. 1820. 
 
 56362 
 10564 
 13152 
 12942 
 12205 
 
 32415 
 
 6562 
 
 16705 
 
 11580 
 
 32737 
 20363 
 18719 
 15875 
 16285 
 
 25235 
 349966 
 
 13S89 
 12223 
 23265 
 14768 
 
 13484 
 16685 
 21450 
 
 7565 
 15653 
 19638 
 
 9103 
 12652 
 38291 
 
 I"34 
 20277 
 14938 
 13014 
 35935 
 5ii3 
 12582 
 355o6 
 25782 
 I9 6 34 
 11234 
 17864 
 
 15054 
 27S20 
 11248 
 39091 
 24352 
 12399 
 39522 
 21014 
 60792 
 
 12533 
 27171 
 
 3M7I 
 23053 
 
 41323 
 4707 
 
 9815 
 11678 
 
 9938 
 26426 
 
 5M4 
 II733 
 11325 
 14629 
 10492 
 14987 
 
 9336 
 
 10941 
 
 14203 
 
 M4954 
 
 "551 
 8311 
 19086 
 10S20 
 7140 
 14701 
 16925 
 
 5454 
 7816 
 
 H1S9 
 1979 
 9393 
 
 33338 
 8055 
 
 16093 
 
 10379 
 99*5 
 
 29061 
 
 3759 
 
 950i 
 
 20660 
 
 12325 
 
 9589 
 
 8364 
 12965 
 12051 
 27325 
 
 9342 
 30062 
 15412 
 13074 
 28663 
 18257 
 48332 
 
 9214 
 
 17651 
 1 1637 
 14272 
 
 26508 
 2484 
 6144 
 7624 
 719S 
 S841 
 
 3231I 
 
 4586 
 
 7253 
 2649 
 3203 
 9532! 
 
 4289I 
 
 5i39j 
 
 9335J 
 
 43385 ! 
 
 7135 
 
 37i8! 
 7540; 
 S002 
 
 9290J 
 
 1 0692 1 
 
 3524: 
 
 3799J 
 
 3o7 5 ' 
 
 22508 
 544Sl 
 
 12429' 
 3023! 
 6362! 
 
 14652I 
 2887 
 4612J 
 3807] 
 4M9 
 5862 
 3220 
 8109 
 
 7354 
 18604 
 
 4114 
 16703 
 
 773o 
 13279 
 14226 
 
 17815 
 6isi 
 5-298 
 
 1553 
 
 5 '28 
 
 14476 
 
 3313 
 5060 
 
 1705 
 4183 
 3 '67 
 
 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 
 
 21 86 
 1390 
 3124 
 
 1090 
 
 3940 
 
 755 
 2330 
 
 3"7 
 
 407 1 
 
 1649, 
 
 2704 
 
 4083 
 
 1841 
 
 7405! 
 7674! 
 
 2616 
 
 4S3 
 
 4i 
 
 1828 
 2555 
 
 211 1 
 1596 
 
 274 
 
 366S 
 
 626 
 
 293i 
 
 931 
 
 * 2 y 
 
 2999 
 
 3444 
 
 1763 
 3I5S 
 
 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 
 
 44I3I 
 20622 
 16950 
 16184 
 9581 
 26509 
 23762 
 539S8 
 H735 
 18769 
 
 12982 
 
 25314 
 28463 
 IO385 
 27492 
 47540 
 13723 
 10953 
 307O8 
 
 H437 
 8752 
 623o 
 
 20859 
 
 12803 
 
 29783 
 12714 
 46352 
 17419 
 10530 
 25476 
 10751 
 
 51068 
 30608 
 27903 
 165 18 
 303SS 
 8841 
 23174 
 17599 
 19758 
 16846 
 27503 
 43013 
 17329 
 29301 
 18956 
 
 2539S9' 
 
 13738 
 24602 
 31251 
 12739 
 
 13437 
 
 10931 
 
 6213 
 
 20069 
 
 22089 
 28772 
 
 9584 
 15042 
 
 12832 
 
 13979 
 22112 
 
 6385 
 2288S 
 36601 
 
 9552 
 
 6127 
 27249 
 
 6742 
 
 3943 
 
 5587 
 17205 
 
 9711 
 21005 
 
 9331 
 32274 
 14684 
 
 9069 
 14613 
 
 9004 
 
 37694 
 25112 
 21470 
 111S1 
 19800 
 7313 
 18336 
 I373I 
 12223 
 12403 
 
 18737 
 29321 
 12205 
 24491 
 13282 
 
 I7'i95i 
 
 3988 
 
 12355 
 
 20441 
 
 6720 
 
 51S0 
 
 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 
 
 37io 
 
 20180 
 
 1 1666 
 
 12052 
 
 7615 
 
 1 1492 
 
 4690 
 
 8176 
 
 6953 
 6825 
 
 8925 
 
 536i 
 16703 
 
 7216 
 "773 
 
 4415 
 
 851470 
 
 3039 
 7926 
 
 M43 
 474 
 1849 
 
 53o8 
 2578 
 6565 
 4431 
 2352 
 
 4481 
 
 4490 
 
 19547 
 
 3479 
 6i53 
 3222 
 
 11728 
 4094 
 
 2131 
 
 7944 
 
 2610 
 
 14716 
 6972 
 6215 
 
 6659 
 
 1573 
 
 1 363 1 
 2800 
 7221 
 5524 
 9303 
 4240 
 
 6739 
 4810 
 
 5133 
 
 7919 
 
 2514 
 
 10167 
 
 4457 
 4609 
 
 476183 
 
 1122 
 1990 
 6221 
 2125 
 
 (*) 
 
 26 
 
 2000 
 
 2953 
 12714 
 
 1 21 5 
 
 2396 
 33^6 
 
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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 general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty 
 to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution 
 for the United States of America. 
 
 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 } r ears 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 
 officers, and shall have the sole power of impeachment. 
 
 Sec. 3. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two 
 Senators from each state, chosen by the Legislature thereof for six years ; 
 and each Senator shall have one vote. 
 
 Immediately after they shall be assembled in consequence of the first 
 election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three classes. 
 The seats of the Senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expira- 
 
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 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. v 
 
 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 likewise be reconsidered, and if 
 approved by two-thirds of that house, it shall become a law. But in all 
 such cases the votes of both houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, 
 and the names of the persons voting for and against the bill shall be entered 
 on the journal of each house respectively. If any bill shall not be returned 
 by the President 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 
 United States, and before the same shall take effect shall be approved by 
 him, or, being disapproved by him, shall be re-passed by two -thirds of 
 the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the rules and lim- 
 itations prescribed in the case of a bill. 
 
 Sec. 8. The Congress shall have power — 
 
 To lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts, 
 and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United 
 States ; but all duties, imposts, and excises shall be uniform throughout 
 the United States ; 
 
 To borrow money on the credit of the United States ; 
 
 To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several 
 States, and with the Indian tribes ; 
 
 To establish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on 
 the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States ; 
 
 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 arte, by securing, 
 for limited times, to authors and inventors, the exclusive right to their 
 respective writings and discoveries ; 
 
 To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court ; 
 
 To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high 
 seas, and offenses against the law of nations ; 
 
 To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules 
 concerning captures on land and water ; 
 
 To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that 
 use shall be for a longer term than two years ; 
 
 To provide and maintain a navy ; 
 
 To make rules for the government and regulation of the land and 
 naval forces ; 
 
 To provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the 
 Union, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions ; 
 
 To provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, and 
 for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the 
 United States, reserving to the states respectively the appointment of the 
 officers, and the authority of training the militia according to the disci- 
 pline prescribed by Congress ; 
 
 To exercise legislation in all cases whatsoever over such district (not 
 exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the 
 acceptance of Congress, become the seat of the government of the United 
 States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the 
 consent of the Legislature of the state in which the same shall be, for 
 the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dock yards, and other needful 
 buildings ; and 
 
 To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying 
 into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this 
 Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any depart- 
 ment or officer thereof. 
 
 Sec. 9. The migration or importation of such persons as any of the 
 states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited 
 by the Congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, 
 but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten 
 dollars for each person. 
 
 The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, 
 unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may 
 require it. 
 
 No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed. 
 
 No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion 
 to the census or enumeration hereinbefore directed to be taken. 
 
 No tax or duty shall be laid on articles exported from any state. 
 No preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or rev- 
 enue to the ports of one state over those of another; nor shall vessels 
 bound to or from one state be obliged to enter, clear, or pay duties in 
 another. 
 
 No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in consequence of 
 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 dela}\ 
 
 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 be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed; 
 and if there be more than one who have such majority, and have an equal 
 number of votes, then the House of Representatives shall immediately 
 choose by ballot one of them for President ; and if no person have a ma- 
 jority, then from the five highest on the list the said House shall in like 
 manner choose the President. But in choosing the President, the vote 
 shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one 
 vote ; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members 
 from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be 
 necessary to a choice. In every case, after the choice of the President, 
 
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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 cIh}' on which they shall give their votes ; which day shall be the same 
 throughout the United States. 
 
 No person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United 
 States at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible 
 to the office of President ; neither shall any person be eligible to that 
 office who shall not have attained the age of thirty-five years, and been 
 fourteen years a resident within the United States. 
 
 In case of the removal of the President from office, or of his death, 
 resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said 
 office, the same shall devolve on the Vice-President, and the Congress 
 may by law provide for the case of removal, death, resignation, or inabil- 
 ity, both of the President and Vice-President, declaring what officer shall 
 then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly, until the dis- 
 ability be removed, or a President shall be elected. 
 
 The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a com- 
 pensation which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the 
 period for which he shall have been elected, and he shall not receive 
 within that period any other emolument from the United States or any of 
 them. 
 
 Before he enters on the execution of his office, he shall take the fol- 
 lowing oath or affirmation: 
 
 " I do solemnhy 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 
 nav}' of the United States, and of the militia of the several states, when 
 called into the actual service of the United States; he may require the 
 opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive 
 departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective 
 offices, and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardon for offenses 
 against the United States, except in cases of impeachment. 
 
 He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent 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. 
 
 Article III. 
 
 Section I. The judicial power of the United States shall be vested 
 in one Supreme Court, and such inferior courts as the Congress may from 
 time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the Supreme and 
 inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at 
 stated times, receive for their services a compensation, which shall not be 
 diminished during their 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.jcontroversies to which the United 
 States shall be a party ; to controversies between two or more states ; 
 between a state and citizens of another state ; between citizens of differ- 
 ent states ; between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants 
 of different states, and between a state or the citizens thereof, and foreign 
 states, citizens, or subjects. 
 
 In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls, 
 and those in which a state shall be a party, the Supreme Court shall have 
 original jurisdiction. 
 
 In all the other cases before mentioned, the Supreme Court shall 
 have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions 
 and under such regulations as the Congress shall make. 
 
 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 shall 
 have been committed ; but when not committed within airy 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- 
 timon}' 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. 
 
 Secteon 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the 
 public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. And 
 
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 the Congress may, by general laws, prescribe the manner in which such 
 acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof. 
 
 Sec. 2. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges 
 and immunities of citizens in the several states. 
 
 A person charged in any state with treason, felony, or other crime, 
 who shall flee from justice and be found in another state, shall, on demand 
 of the executive authority of the state from which he fled, be delivered 
 up, to be removed to the state having jurisdiction of the crime. 
 
 No person held to service or labor in one state, under the laws thereof, 
 escaping into another, shall, in consequence of any law or regulation 
 therein, be discharged from such service or labor, but shall be delivered 
 up on the claim of the party to whom such service or labor may be due. 
 
 Sec. 3. New states may be admitted by the Congress into this Union ; 
 but no new state shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any 
 other state ; nor any state be formed by the junction of two or more states, 
 or parts of states, without the consent of the Legislatures of the states 
 concerned, as well as of the Congress. 
 
 The Congress shall have power to dispose of and make all needful 
 rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging 
 to the United States ; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed 
 as to prejudice any claims of the United States or of any particular state. 
 
 Sec. 4. The United States shall guarantee to every state in this 
 Union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them 
 against invasion, and on application of the Legislature, or of the Execu- 
 tive (when the Legislature can not be convened), against domestic vio- 
 lence. 
 
 Article V. 
 
 The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both houses shall deem it 
 necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the ap- 
 plication of the Legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, shall call 
 a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be 
 valid to all intents and purposes as part of this Constitution, when rati- 
 fied by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several states, or by con- 
 ventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratifi- 
 cation may be proposed by the Congress. Provided that no amendment 
 which may be made prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and 
 eight shall in any manner affect the first and fourth clauses in the ninth 
 section of the first article ; and that no state, without its consent, shall 
 be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate. 
 
 Article VI. 
 
 All debts contracted and engagements entered into before the adop- 
 tion of this Constitution shall be as valid against the United States under 
 this Constitution as under the Confederation. 
 
 This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be 
 made in pursuance thereof, and all treaties made, or which shall be made, 
 under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the 
 land ; and the Judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in 
 the Constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding. 
 
 The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the mem- 
 
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 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 Gorham, 
 Rufus King. 
 
 Connecticut. 
 Wm. Sam'l Johnson, 
 Roger Sherman. 
 
 New York. 
 Alexander Hamilton. 
 
 New Jersey. 
 Wil. Livingston, 
 Wm. Paterson, 
 David Brearley, 
 Jona. Dayton. 
 
 Pennsylvania. 
 B. Franklin, 
 Robt. Morris, 
 Thos. Fitzsimons, 
 James Wilson, 
 Thos. Mifflin, 
 Geo. Clymer, 
 Jared Ingersoll, 
 Gouv. Morris. 
 
 Delaware. 
 Geo. Read, 
 John Dickinson, 
 Jaco. Broom, 
 Gunning Bedford, Jr., 
 Richard Bassett. 
 
 Maryland. 
 James M' Henry, 
 Danl. Carroll, 
 Dan. of St. Thos. Jenifer. 
 
 Virginia. 
 John Blair, 
 James Madison, Jr. 
 
 North Carolina. 
 Wm. Blount, 
 Hu. Williamson, 
 Rich'd Dobbs Spaight. 
 
 South Carolina. 
 j. rutledge, 
 Charles Pinckney. 
 Chas. Cotesworth Pinckney, 
 Pierce Butler. 
 
 Georgia. 
 
 William Few, 
 Abr. Baldwin. 
 
 WILLIAM JACKSON, Secretary. 
 
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 Articles in Addition to and Amendatory of the Constitution 
 of the United States of America. 
 
 Proposed by Congress arid ratified by the Legislatures of the several states^ 
 pursuant to the fifth article of the original Constitution. 
 
 Article I. 
 
 Congress shall make nu law respecting - an establishment of religion, 
 or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of 
 speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, 
 and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. 
 
 Article II. 
 
 A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free 
 state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. 
 
 Article III. 
 
 No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without 
 the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be pre- 
 scribed by law. 
 
 Article IV. 
 
 The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, 
 and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be vio- 
 lated ; and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by 
 oath or affirmation, and 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 this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two- 
 thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to 
 a choice. And if the House of Representatives shall not choose a Presi- 
 dent whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the 
 fourth day of March next following, then the Vice-President shall act as 
 President, as in the case of the death or other constitutional disability of 
 the President. The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice- 
 President, shall be the Vice-President, if such number be the majority 
 of the whole number of electors appointed, and if no person have a major- 
 
AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 99 
 
 ity. theu from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose 
 the Vice-President ; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds 
 of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number 
 shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible 
 to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the 
 United States. 
 
 ARTICLE XIII. 
 
 Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a 
 punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, 
 shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their juris- 
 diction. 
 
 Sec. 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appro- 
 priate legislation. 
 
 Article XIV. 
 
 SECTION 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States and 
 subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States, and 
 of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law 
 which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United 
 States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, 
 without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction 
 the equal protection of the laws. 
 
 Sec. '2. Representatives shall be appointed among the several states 
 according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of per- 
 sons in each state, excluding Indians not taxed ; but when the right to 
 vote at any election for the choice of Electors for President and Vice- 
 President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the execu- 
 tive and judicial officers of a state, or the members of the Legislature 
 thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such state, being 
 twenty-one years of age and citizens of the United Slates, 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 no!' 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, hut 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. 
 
 Adams 
 
 Alexander... 
 
 Bond 
 
 Boone 
 
 Brown 
 
 Bureau 
 
 Calhoun 
 
 Carroll 
 
 Cass 
 
 Champaign.. 
 
 Christian 
 
 Chirk 
 
 Clay 
 
 Clinton 
 
 Coles 
 
 Cook 
 
 Crawford 
 
 Cumberland . 
 
 DeKalb 
 
 DeWitt 
 
 Douglas 
 
 DuPage 
 
 Edgar 
 
 Edwards... . 
 Effingham . .. 
 
 Fayette 
 
 Ford 
 
 Franklin 
 
 Fullon 
 
 Gallatin 
 
 Greene 
 
 Grundy 
 
 Hamilton . . . 
 Hancock .. 
 
 Hardin 
 
 Henderson . 
 
 Henry 
 
 Iroquois 
 
 Jackson 
 
 Jasper 
 
 Jefferson ... 
 
 Jersey 
 
 Jo Daviess.. 
 Johnson ... 
 
 Kane 
 
 Kankakee .. 
 
 Kendall 
 
 Knox 
 
 I.ake 
 
 La Salle 
 
 Lawrence-. . . 
 Lee 
 
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 32 i. 
 
 — - 
 
 
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 <; 
 
 495:1 
 
 1219 
 
 1520 
 1965 
 944 
 3719 
 441 
 2231 
 1209 
 4530 
 2501 
 1814 
 1416 
 1:129 
 2957 
 36548 
 1355 
 1145 
 3679 
 1928 
 1631 
 2129 
 2715 
 970 
 1145 
 1881 
 
 1601 
 
 966 
 418 
 
 703 
 1695 
 1996 
 
 627 
 3496 
 
 330 
 1315 
 4177 
 3768 
 2040 
 
 1346 
 1345 
 
 2907 
 1367 
 539S 
 2627 
 18ti9 
 5235 
 2619 
 6277 
 1198 
 3087 
 
 6308 
 
 1280 
 
 1143 
 
 363 
 
 1495 
 
 2218 
 
 900 
 
 91S 
 
 1618 
 
 3103 
 3287 
 2197 
 1541 
 1989 
 2822 
 39240 
 1643 
 1407 
 1413 
 1174 
 1357 
 1276 
 2883 
 
 4 66 
 2265 
 2421 
 
 742 
 1302 
 4669 
 1140 
 3160 
 1142 
 1433 
 420 
 
 611 
 1015 
 1928 
 2578 
 2071 
 
 17 
 
 43 
 
 183 
 
 145 
 
 1667 
 
 2166 
 2276 
 
 893 
 2850 
 1363 
 
 52 1 
 2632 
 1647 
 6001 
 1 329 
 2080 
 
 111 
 
 74 
 
 604 
 
 207 
 
 236 
 
 112 
 
 132 
 
 102 
 
 277 
 
 38 
 
 129 
 
 65 
 
 746 
 
 94 
 
 25 
 
 161 
 
 61 
 
 43 
 
 57 
 
 204 
 
 391 
 
 89 
 
 282 
 
 1 
 
 108 
 
 770 
 
 ' 134 
 
 1 
 
 340 
 
 249 
 
 106 
 
 647 
 
 140 
 
 61 
 172 
 
 26 
 309 
 141 
 
 55 
 514 
 
 2 
 100 
 
 COUNTIES. 
 
 Livingston 
 
 Logan 
 
 Macon 
 
 Macoupin 
 
 Madison 
 
 Mar on 
 
 Marshall 
 
 Mason 
 
 Massac 
 
 McDonongh . 
 
 McHenry 
 
 McLean 
 
 Menard 
 
 Mercer 
 
 Monroe 
 
 Montgomery . 
 
 Morgan 
 
 Moultrie 
 
 Ogle 
 
 Peoria 
 
 Pope 
 
 Perry 
 
 Piatt 
 
 Pike 
 
 Pulaski 
 
 Putnam 
 
 Randolph 
 
 Richland 
 
 Rock Island.. . 
 Saline 
 
 Sangn mini 
 
 Schuyler 
 
 Scolt 
 
 Shelby 
 
 Stark 
 
 St. Clair 
 
 Stephenson .. . 
 
 Tazewell 
 
 Union 
 
 Vermilion 
 
 Wabash 
 
 Warren 
 
 Washington . . 
 
 Wayne 1 
 
 White 
 
 Whiteside 
 
 Will 
 
 Williamson. . . 
 Winnebago. .. 
 
 w oodford .... 
 
 3550 
 2788 
 3120 
 356 
 4554 
 2009 
 155:1 
 1566 
 1231 
 2952 
 3165 
 6363 
 1115 
 2209 
 84 5 
 
 2486 
 
 3069 
 12 15 
 3833 
 1665 
 1319 
 1541 
 ISO? 
 3055 
 1043 
 
 646 
 2357 
 1410 
 3912 
 
 980 
 4851 
 1522 
 
 910 
 2069 
 1140 
 4708 
 3198 
 2S50 
 
 978 
 4:172 
 
 650 
 
 2795 
 
 1911 
 
 1570 
 
 129 
 
 8851 
 
 1 
 
 1672 
 
 4505 
 
 1733 
 
 Total 275958 257099 16951 130 157 
 
 £W« 
 
 2134 
 2595 
 2782 
 4076 
 4730 
 2444 
 1430 
 1939 
 
 793 
 2811 
 1874 
 4410 
 1657 
 1428 
 1651 
 3013 
 3174 
 1672 
 1921 
 5443 
 
 soo 
 1383 
 1316 
 4040 
 
 772 
 
 459 
 2589 
 1552 
 2838 
 1081 
 5847 
 1804 
 1269 
 3553 
 
 786 
 5891 
 275S 
 3171 
 2155 
 3031 
 
 936 
 
 1981 
 1671 
 1751 
 2066 
 2131 
 3999 
 1644 
 1568 
 2105 
 
 1170 
 
 37 
 
 268 
 
 114 
 
 39 
 
 209 
 
 135 
 
 86 
 
 20 
 
 347 
 
 34 
 
 518 
 
 10 
 
 90 
 
 201 
 109 
 
 28 
 104 
 
 95 
 5 
 
 48 
 117 
 
 35 
 
 16 
 
 
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 3 
 7 
 
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF HENRY COUNTY. 101 
 
 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ILLINOIS IN 1873 — HENRY 
 
 COUNTY. 
 
 BY HON. JAMES SHAW. 
 
 GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS. 
 
 These consist of the usual Quarternary deposits, the lower Coal Measure 
 series, and some low outcrops of the Hamilton and Niagara limestones. The 
 geology of the county at first thought appears quite simple ; but the paucity of 
 stone quarries, and workable outcrops, over most of the county, makes the 
 problem more difficult than one would at first imagine. The best -section I can 
 construct will give the formations about as follows : 
 
 Alluvial deposits and Drift clays 50 to 100 feet. 
 
 Lower Coal Measures 2 50 to 300 " 
 
 Hamilton (Devonian) limestone 20 " 
 
 Niagara or Le Clair limestone. 15 " 
 
 # 
 
 In this section a very marked hiatus of Illinois rocks will be observed 
 between the Hamilton limestone and the Coal Measures. 
 
 Niagara Limestone. — In the bed of Rock River, where it first touches the 
 northwestern boundaries of Henry County, and from thence about half way to 
 Cleveland, the soft, fine-grained, yellowish Le Clair limestone shows itself, and 
 is quarried during low stages of the river, at one place to a considerable extent. 
 The Coal Measures at Aldrich's, and Johnson & Kent's coal mines, rest directly 
 upon this member of the Niagara limestone. Except this limited outcrop in the 
 banks and bed of Rock River, this formation can not be said to be developed in 
 the county. At ordinary stages of water in that stream, the outcrop would 
 hardly be detected. With the exception of a few encrinite stems, no fossils 
 were noticed in it. 
 
 Hamilton Group. — On descending Rock River from the Niagara outcrops, 
 just mentioned, the lower division of the Hamilton limestone is next discovered, 
 commencing in the bed of the river about a mile and a half above Cleveland, 
 and continuing as the river flows to the west line of the county, and thence 
 west at intervals across Rock Island County. A short distance above Cleve- 
 land, and two or three times below it, in a distance of three miles, a short axis 
 of upheaval appears to extend from the river almost south across Rock River 
 bottom, which is here three-fourths of a mile in width, and runs under the bluff 
 line. At these places the Hamilton limestone comes to the surface of the 
 ground, where the rains or little streams have removed a few feet of the top 
 soil. These axes, or undulations, rise twenty-five or thirty feet above the low 
 bottom land of Rock River. Between are depressions or troughs, filled with Coal 
 Measure deposits. The heavy seam of coal, worked so extensively at Cleve- 
 land, rests in one of these basins, and extends half way across Rock River, 
 resting almost directly on the Hamilton limestone. The top of the axis spoken 
 of above, east and west of the coal basin, is higher by several feet than the coal 
 seam. Southward, however, the Coal Measures continue uninterrupted under 
 the bluffs to Coal Valley, and the Minersville mines. 
 
 These natural outcrops of the Hamilton limestone are massive and solid in 
 
102 GEOLOGICAL, SURVEY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 their structure. The stone breaks with a smooth conchoidal fracture, almost 
 resembling polished marble. On fresh fractures the color is a beautiful bluish- 
 white or pale dove color. A semi-transparent, splintery, horny appearance was 
 noticed in some cases, on breaking a rock to pieces, with smart blows of the 
 hammer. No fossils were observed. Indeed, the lower portion of this rock is 
 almost devoid of organic remains. 
 
 While making these observations, parties were engaged in boring an artesian 
 well, two miles above Cleveland. Prospecting for petroleum and coal was the 
 object of the boring. Any practical geologist could have told the proprietors 
 that their hopes would not be realized, and that their labor and money was being 
 foolishly expended. In connection, however, with the geology of this part of 
 the county, they made an interesting hole in the ground, of which the follow- 
 ing is the best section I could obtain : 
 
 1. Black earth, alluvial deposit 12 feet. 
 
 2. Black and dark colored shales and slate iS " 
 
 3. Dark limestone, cap rock of Cleveland coal 3 " 
 
 4. Limestone (probably Hamilton and Niagara) 398 " 
 
 5. Soft shale (probably Cincinnati group). 77 " 
 
 At this depth the drill struck a sharp, hard rock with sandy grit in it. How 
 much deeper this well was put down I have not ascertained. Another artesian 
 well was put down, just north of Kewanee, to a depth of six hundred feet, in 
 search of water, I believe. No accurate record of strata bored through was 
 kept. Three hundred and fifty or four hundred feet of the bottom penetrated a 
 hard light-colored limestone, being perhaps the same formations passed through 
 in the lower part of the Cleveland well. This, however, is only conjecture. 
 
 COM, MEASURES. 
 
 With the exception of the formations just described, the whole county is un- 
 derlaid, below the usual drift deposits, by the lower Coal Measures. It is quite 
 difficult to obtain a correct knowledge of the local extent of particular deposits, 
 on account of the scarcity of outcrops. In other counties the railroads and 
 the streams nearly always expose the upper rock formations, and give, in their 
 cuts and banks, well marked outcrops. In Henry County, the railroads only 
 afford a few clay cuts, not once exposing any rock formation. The river 
 banks of Green and the Edwards, are, if possible, still more unfavorable for geo- 
 logical examinations. Not once, so far as I know, do the banks or bends of these 
 streams afford good outcrops of even the sandstones and limestones of the Coal 
 Measures. Large portions of the county are utterly without stone quarries of 
 any kind. In a few places fragmentary outcrops of rotten sandstone, or defec- 
 tive shaly limestone, occur; and in a very few localities limestone or sandstone 
 is quarried in abundance. I shall first speak of these outcrops, before attempt- 
 ing to describe and trace the coal seams. 
 
 Sandstone. — Overlying the lower coal and its roof of black shales and dark 
 limestone, is a heavy deposit of coarse-grained sandstone. The rock is gritty, 
 not very hard, of a creamy-brown or dirty-whitish color, and greatly resembles 
 the sandstone deposit north of Morrison, except that the soapstone seams are 
 wanting. Three miles below Cleveland, in the face of the river bluffs, but near 
 their base, and at several places below or farther down the river, the outcrop is 
 conspicuous, and has been quarried for local uses. The outcrops are partly 
 hidden by talus ; but the sandstone at these localities seems to be from twenty 
 to thirty feet thick. The same sandstone, on a line westward, outcrops heavily 
 at Camden, at Hampton, and opposite the latter place in Iowa. At the latter 
 place, some fine specimens of Lepidodendron were found some years ago. The 
 principal outcrops about Cleveland are on Sections 20 and 35 of Township 17, 
 
Major JAMES M. ALLAN, 
 Geneseo. 
 
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF HENRY COUNTY. 105 
 
 Range i East. At Moline it also outcrops, and at Hampton, it covers a thin coal 
 seam or trace of coal.* At Camden, the coal seems to be above the heaviest 
 body of sandstone. At Hickory (irove there is a light sandstone outcrop, not 
 very thick; stone poor quality; quarried by neighboring farmers. In the valley 
 of Green River, up the latter valley, and into the bluffs of Mineral Creek about 
 Minersville, the same bed of sandstone shows itself in several places. The 
 outcrops here run from seven to twelve and twenty feet thick. On Section 3 in 
 the Township of Munson, and not far from Cambridge, some poor sandstones 
 are quarried. In the shaft of the Piatt Coal Company, just east of Kewanee, 
 thirty feet of heavy sandstone was struck immediately overlaying the coal seam 
 at the bottom of the shaft, but this bed is about a hundred feet below J:he 
 surface. f In the vicinity of Red Oak Grove, a thin, rotten carboniferous sand- 
 stone has been quarried by the farmers, and used for farm purposes. One well 
 was walled with this material. The wall decayed or fotted down, and the well 
 caved in after it had been in use for a series of years. On Section 20 on Spring 
 Creek, in the Township of Atkinson, there is a small stone quarry, but my notes 
 on its characteristics have been misplaced or lost. 
 
 These are the best tracings I have been able to make of this bed of sand- 
 stone. Its place in the geological section of the county seems to be above the 
 heavy, lower, workable seam of coal, some times separated therefrom by shales 
 and limestone, and some times appearing to rest almost directly on the coal. 
 Its position is by no means constant, however. It is also almost unfossiliferous. 
 A few tracings of Catamites and Lepidodendron were the only organic remains I 
 could find in this deposit. 
 
 Limestone of the Lower Coal. — The " cap rock " over some of the coal 
 mines is a dark-colored, almost black, and some times shaly limestone, in which 
 is frequently found a small and beautiful Productus. The coal seam at Aldrich's 
 mine is overlaid by a thin stratum of shale, which is capped by a hard, blue, 
 shelly limestone. This limestone is quarried in small quantities here, and sold 
 at a high price to neighboring farmers. At Cleveland the coal seam is stripped 
 of its superficial covering over several acres in extent. The limestone is 
 more massive here, not quite so dark in color, and rests almost directly 
 upon the coal. Hundreds of cords of it are stripped from the coal. The 
 deposit is from one to two feet thick, and great quantities are sold at 
 remunerative prices. Large numbers of the heavier stones thus quarried are 
 to be used in the railroad bridge to be built across Rock River at this place. 
 Immense slabs, more than a foot in thickness, obtained at the lower opening, 
 are piled over an open space, ready to be transferred to the piers in the river. 
 Some of these show signs of crumbling round the edges, as if the tooth of time 
 had gnawed into their surface. We doubt whether they will prove entirely 
 satisfactory for railroad masonry. Above this massive strata, and separated 
 from it by from four to seven feet of shales and black, hardened carbonaceous 
 mud, is another strata of lighter-colored, thin-bedded, shaly limestone, which is 
 also corded up and sold for lighter masonry. The supply of stone thus obtained 
 at these coal mines is very considerable. About Minersville the same limestone 
 is found in connection with the coal seam, and a section here would be very 
 similar to the Coal Valley section, except the sandstone above spoken of. 
 
 Along the banks of Geneseo creek, a little south-west of the city of Gen- 
 eseo, there is a very curious outcrop of stone, which has been worked to some 
 e: tent in former years. The top of the stratum is a sandstone for about two 
 fe> t in depth. It then gradually changes into a blue, compact, or dark-colored 
 
 "We thin k Mr. Shaw has here confounded two distinct beds of sandstone, that at Camden being below 
 t In' naiu coal scam, instead of above it. The sandstone above the coal Is a much more durable, and is generally 
 a ha lei' rock than the bed below. A. U. W. 
 
 Tbi> sandstone overlies coal .') or fi and is at, least one hundred and fifty feet above either of the beds out- 
 cropping in the vicinity of Camden, Moline or Carbon Cliff. a. II. \\ . 
 
106 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 limestone, having a nodular or concretionary appearance. The whole rests on 
 several feet of compact, hardened carbonaceous mud. But the most curious 
 deposit in this interesting locality is a thin stratum of "cone in cone," outcrop- 
 ping in the yellow clay, several feet above the top of the sandstone. The 
 stratum is from two to four inches thick, has a woody or fibrous texture, the 
 grain running vertical to the plane of stratification; on being dug from the 
 ground it falls into small blocks, having the appearance of wood split from a 
 thin section of a large tree. In one or two of the low, rain-washed hills in 
 that vicinity, I noticed this same outcrop, with no signs of the underlying 
 rocks. Large quantities of this " cone in cone" have been gathered up for 
 cabinets. Its resemblance to petrifactions of wood is very complete. 
 
 The Coal Seams. — In the northwestern part of the county there is one 
 heavy coal seam, well developed, and worked to a large extent. In the south- 
 eastern part of the county, and extending up through its central portion, there 
 are two seams, the lower of which is largely mined. Commencing with the 
 former, and at the outcrop highest up Rock River, within the county limits, we 
 find ourselves at Aldrich's mine, on Section 24, Township 18, Range 2 east. 
 The coal is here about four feet six inches thick. It is overlaid by a few inches 
 of dark shale, and this is in turn capped by the thin stratum of black limestone, 
 spoken of above. A bed of ordinary fire clay lies under the coal. The mine 
 is opened into the point of a»hill, up a wooded, romantic ravine, about one-half 
 mile from Rock River, which here washes the base of the bluffs. A steam 
 engine pumps oui the water, and draws the coal cars up an inclined plane. The 
 drift extends toward the south at a heavy dip near its opening. The mine has 
 been worked for many years. The coal is a bright, moderately hard, thin- 
 seamed coal, with carbonaceous clod between the seams, and vertical markings 
 of carbonate of lime in the perpendicular openings. The following analysis 
 shows its composition : 
 
 Specific gravity *.. I 261 
 
 Loss in coking 43.1 
 
 Total weight of coke . 56.9 
 
 100.0 
 
 ANALYSIS. 
 
 Moisture .. - 6.0 
 
 Volatile matters . 37. 1 
 
 Carbon in coke — -49-9 
 
 Brown Ash 7.0 
 
 100.0 
 
 This analysis was made for the state by Mr. Pratten, I believe, and gives 
 the general character of the coal in the northwestern part of the county. An 
 approximate section at this coal mine gives about the following figures: 
 
 Drift clays of bluffs, light color... 50 to 70 feet. 
 
 Dark, shelly limestone.. 2 " 
 
 Shale and black slate 6 inches. 
 
 Coal (No. 1). -- <\Vz feet. 
 
 Fire clay IO " 
 
 All above the water level of the river. 
 
 Half a mile below Aldrich's mine is the drift of Messrs. Johnson & Kent. 
 The upper part and outer edges of the seam here pass into a very solid, shining 
 cannel coal, with smooth surface and conchoidal fracture. Messrs. Johnson & 
 Kent believe the seam is not identical with the one worked at Aldrich's mine. 
 The roof is of soapstone and shale, and there are some indications of two seams, 
 ten or twelve feet apart, but approaching each other under the hill. There is, 
 
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF HENRY COUNTY. 107 
 
 evidently, some local displacement here, and probably a local separation of the 
 seam, such as is witnessed occasionally in working the Coal Valley seam. 
 
 The next important workable locality is at Cleveland Here, most of the 
 coal is quarried, not mined. The surface deposits are stripped off, exposing the 
 seam, which is from four and a half to live and a half feet thick. The quality 
 of the coal is similar to that at Coal Valley, except that it is a little better. The 
 ash is not so red, in fact it is almost white, and this is probably the better steam 
 coal. 
 
 SECTION AT CLEVELAND, FROM THE TOP OF ROCK RIVER BLUFFS. 
 
 1. Bluff clays of the drift 50 to Co feet. 
 
 2. Whitish-brown, coarse sandstone - 20" 25 " 
 
 3. Gravel bed of ochre color ... 2" 5 ' 
 
 4. Carbonaceous black shale 3 ' 
 
 5. Black limestone — 2 ' 
 
 6. Coal seam 5 ' 
 
 7. Fire clay 12 " 
 
 8. Hamilton limestone - Bottom. 
 
 Three or four mines are being worked in close proximity to each other. 
 Taylor Williams has a steam engine in operation, and he both strips the seam 
 and runs slanting drifts into it. Mr. Stokes and Mr. Jefferson Taylor also mine 
 to some extent. The basin or hollow, between the two uplifts of the Hamilton 
 limestone, in which this Cleveland coal seam is found, is narrow at the place 
 where the mines are worked, being only a few hundred rods wide, and coming 
 to almost a point in the bed of Rock River. The coal seam widens out towards 
 the south, but becomes thin where it runs under the river bluffs. Still farther 
 south, and about two and a half miles from the Cleveland coal quarries, is the 
 Green River Valley, which intersects the Rock River Valley a few miles below. 
 This Green River Valley, for several miles round Colona, is all undtrlaidby the 
 Cleveland coal seam. The south, slope of the bluff range between Rock River 
 and Green River at this place, where prospected by borings, also shows the 
 seam or traces of it, at many places. The same seam outcrops and is mined 
 extensively on Mineral Creek farther south, and at Coal Valley, southwest a \cw 
 miles. On the Green River bottom — the underlying rock — the cap of the 
 coal seam is from seventeen to twenty feet below the surface. The seam at 
 Cleveland furnishes one ton and a half of coal to the superficial square yard of 
 its surface. The section there made will give a general idea of the Coal 
 Measures on Mineral Creek, farther south, and for the rest of the northwestern 
 part of the county. No two sections, of course, would be exactly alike ; but 
 the resemblance would be very marked. 
 
 The superficial extent of coal lands, underlaid by this n, extend- 
 
 ing from Cleveland around by Mineral Creek, Minersville, Coal Valley, and 
 Green River Valley, so far as now prospected, contains perhaps some forty 
 thousand acres. On a railroad and coal land map, made by the chief engineer 
 of the railroad about to be built along Rock River, some fourteen sections 
 and parts of sections, are marked as underlaid by coal in Township 17, 
 Range 2 East; in Township 17, Range 1 East, some twenty-two sections 
 and parts of sections are similarly marked; in Township 17, Range 1 West, 
 some ten sections and parts of sections, are marked as containing coal 
 underneath; in Township 16, Range 1 West, five or six similiarly 
 
 marked; in the same township and range east, three sections are coal 
 lands; in Township 18, Range 2 East, some ten moi ons are supposed 
 
 to be underlaid partially by coal. These east ranges are in Henry County; the 
 west ones are in Rock Island County. The Cleveland m in Township 
 
 18, Range 2 East. Other sections will, no di . coal in 
 
 this vicinity. Of course, all the above marked coal lands an- krlaid by 
 
 heavy coal deposits. Wherever coal or its traces were detected by the 
 
108 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 engineer in charge — Mr. J. C. Abbott, to whom I am under many obligations, 
 for favors extended — the same was marked coal lands on the map. My own 
 personal examinations confirm the general correctness of this map. 
 
 The following worked mines in this coal field should not be passed over 
 without notice. On or between Sections 17 and 18, Township 17, Range 2 
 East, Mr. Shepherd is successfully operating several shafts; on Section 22, 
 Township 17, Range 1 East, Perry's mine is also now in successful operation; 
 Glen's mine, on Section 20, in the same town and range, and some mines on 
 Section 21, Township 17, Range 1 East, now are or have been successfully 
 worked. The seam is from four to six feet thick in this group of mines. It has 
 an- easterly dip, and appears to be lower at Shepherd's mines than at the mines 
 of Mr. Perry. 
 
 In one of these mines, where a drift is driven into the seam, the coal is 
 separated into two bodies, the upper three feet thick, the lower two feet, sep- 
 arated at the outcrop by seven feet of clay parting. These two parts of the 
 seam approach each other under the hill, and unite in a distance of about six 
 hundred feet. 
 
 Shepherd's mines are located about two miles south of Green River Station, 
 on the railroad. He is operating two shafts, and driving one drift mine. The 
 shafts are sunk near the base of Mineral Creek bluffs. The roof here is stone, 
 same as at Cleveland. The shafts are about sixty feet deep. The coal seam is 
 thickest on bottom or low land, and thins when followed under the hills, same 
 as at Cleveland. One shaft is operated by a steam engine, one by a gin; 
 both have what the miners call a " sump" in the bottom, for convenience in lift- 
 ing water out of the mines. The drift is an inclined plane, extending from the 
 surface to the level of the coal. The heavy, overlaying sandstone is higher 
 above the coal than at Cleveland. The shafts and drifts both extend into the 
 same seam. " The coal is supposed to be stronger and duller in color than 
 that mined at Cleveland. In Shepherd's mines there is a black shale in places 
 below the coal. 
 
 At Minersville, the mining was all done by driving drifts into the seam 
 from and near its outcrops. These mines are well worked out. Others may be 
 found, when the demand for coal becomes greater. The competition, at the 
 present time, between Cleveland and Minersville coal on the one hand, and 
 Coal Valley coal on the other, is spirited. The latter has a little, and but little 
 advantage, in the item of transportation to market. 
 
 Perry's mines, almost adjoining the latter mines, still furnishes coal in pay- 
 ing quantities. This mine is also reached by diifting into the coal seam. The 
 most noticeable feature here is the basins or "horsebacks," filled with a con- 
 glomeration of nodular masses of clay and sulphurct of iron, which are charac- 
 teristic of this mine. Some of them are several yards in extent. 
 
 The seam under Green River and its valley, in the townships above named, 
 contains a great deal of coal ; but the roof is poor. This has prevented its 
 being strongly worked. 
 
 From what has been said, it will now be seen that there is a large supply of 
 coal stored away in the northwestern part of Henry County, for the present and 
 for future generations. The mineral resources of this part of the county will 
 not soon be exhausted, but will, as they now are, continue to be a source of 
 wealth and material prosperity to the county. 
 
 Another heavy coal deposit lies in the southeastern part of the county 
 about Galva and Kewanee. Between this and the Cleveland and Mineral Creek 
 mines, and over a diagonal strip across the county from the northwest to the 
 southeast corner, which averages from ten to fifteen miles in width, coal has 
 been found in many places. The seams, however, are thinner than at the two 
 corners. Some of the shafts have been abandoned, and some never were worked 
 
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF BBNRY COUNTY. 100 
 
 at all. I propose to briefly notice some of the coal mines discovered in this 
 portion of the county, before describing the important coal mines about Galva 
 and Kewanee. 
 
 About one and a half miles northwest of Geneseo, there is an abandoned 
 shaft, where a coal seam from one and a half to three feet thick was found at a 
 depth of about sixty feet. This, 1 believe, is the old" Allen's mine. Indurated 
 clay, limestone and sandstone were all penetrated in sinking the shaft. The 
 coal was of good quality; bright iridescent in color; hard, even fracture, and 
 rhomboidal cleavage. The seam was considered too thin for profitable working. 
 
 At Atkinson, the next station east of Geneseo, on the Rock Island and 
 Chicago Railroad, the well dug to supply the large steam mill standing near the 
 depot, passed through a seam of coal three feet thick, and twenty feet below the 
 surface. One-half mile east of this well there is a shaft still worked, out of 
 which lias been taken about ten thousand bushels of coal. The seam is here 
 three and one-half feet thick, and twenty-two feet below the surface, and is 
 operated by a horse gin. There is in this locality a good slate roof over the 
 coal, ten feet thick, and it is underlaid by a bed of fire clay. 
 
 About four miles northwest of Cambridge, in the Township of Oscoe, Mr. 
 A. A. Crane has put down a coal shaft, striking a seam from thirty-two to thirty- 
 six inches thick, at a depth of eighty-seven feet. The seam appears to thin out 
 towards the north and thicken towards the south. 
 
 On the farm of Samuel Dixon, in Munson Township, eight miles east of 
 Cambridge, coal is mined to some extent, the seam being the same as at Atkin- 
 son, and twenty-four feet below the surface. Two miles south of Cambridge, 
 a shaft was being put down, when I was there. A boring previously made was 
 reported to have indicated coal, at a depth which I do not now remember. 
 
 Coal is mined in this vicinity about Round Grove, equally distant east from 
 Cambridge and north from Galva, and in considerable quantities. It is hauled 
 in wagons to Cambridge and over the surrounding prairies, and thus finds a ready 
 market at the mines. 
 
 In a few more places over this broad strip of country between Cleveland 
 and Kewanee, coal has been discovered ; but sufficient has been said to indi- 
 cate the general character of the seams here mined. I come now to the most 
 extensively worked locality in the county, and perhaps the heaviest deposit of 
 coal within its limits. Galva and Kewanee, both in the southeastern corner of 
 the county, but a few miles apart, are widely known as coal-mining localities ; 
 but at the latter place the mines are worked to much the greatest extent. Five 
 or six shafts are put down at Galva, known as the shafts of Messrs. Knox & 
 Co., Cummings, Johnson, Lindsey and Barnum. The following section, made 
 at one of them, illustrates the character of all. They are in a group, within a 
 radius of a mile or two, and are as much alike as coal shafts usually are, pene- 
 trating the same seam, and put down near together through essentially the sanje 
 formations and superficial deposits. 
 
 SECTION OK GALVA COAL MIXES. 
 
 1. Yellowish drift clay - - 32 feet. 
 
 2. Hard rock, bottom softer and sandy 12 " 
 
 3. Soapstone, top light color, bottom dark color 14 " 
 
 4. lilack or dark colored slate - 2 " 
 
 5. Coal, with clay seams No. 6 4 " 
 
 6. Fire clay, about 9 " 
 
 The coal here is of good quality, and similar to the Kewanee coal. The 
 seam is probably identical with coal No. 6, of the general section of the Illinois 
 Coal Measures. At Galva the clay and shale partings are not so well marked as 
 at other points, and at some of the shafts indications of canuel coal mav be 
 seen along the top of the seam. 
 
110 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 At Kewanee, much capital is employed in the coal mining business. Dur- 
 ing the past year (1867) fifty-three thousand tons were raised here, of which 
 thirty-two thousand were shipped on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail- 
 road to various points, fourteen thousand were used by the railroad company, 
 and seven thousand were used for home consumption in Kewanee and neighbor- 
 hood. The revenue thence derived, amounted, during the year, to over one 
 hundred and forty thousand dollars. The productive mines are within a radius 
 of three miles north and east of the town. Within this small area, some eight 
 shafts have been put down, and twenty drifts driven in. The shafts are sunk 
 from the general level or face of the country ; the drifts are driven upon the out- 
 crops in some deep ravines, passing up from a good-sized brook three or four 
 miles north of the town. The face of the country, among these mines, is rough, 
 and covered with a scattering growth of barren oak timber. 
 
 The shafts are operated by the following companies and individuals: The 
 Piatt Coal Company, Messrs. Walker & Co., Breckens & King, McCartey & 
 Kirby, K. Murchison, J. C. Bowerman, H. Martin, W. S. Carnly, and. one or two 
 others of less note. Of these the Piatt Coal Mining Company, whose mine 
 embraces about one thousand acres of land, located one mile east of the village, 
 does by far the largest business, and by some arrangement handles and markets 
 all the c )al dug in all the mines in this vicinity. Their shaft is near the railroad 
 track, and they have a very convenient mode of loading the coal into the cars. 
 At the depot, there is also a large elevator-shaped building, used for the purpose 
 of feeding passing locomotives with their supplies of coal. A section of these 
 ..lines, made at the Piatt Coal Company's shaft, is as follows : 
 
 1. Soil, subsoil and yellow clay 5 feet. 
 
 2. Oily looking quicksand .- 20 " 
 
 3. Soapstone, light and dark color 25 
 
 4. Upper coal seam No. 7 2}4 "^ 
 
 5. Fire clay. 10 " 
 
 6. Soapstone — ? 
 
 7. Sandstone, same as at Galva 30 
 
 8. Middle coal seam No. 6-.. 4^ " 
 
 9. Alternating soapstone and sandstone So 
 
 10. Carbonaceous shales and coal traces (No. 4 ?) A few inches. 
 
 The four and a half foot vein is the same as the Calva seam, and is, prob- 
 ably, identical with the upper seam at La Salle, and with coal No. 6 of the 
 general section of the State. The upper seam, some forty-two and a half feet 
 above the lower, is perhaps No. 7 of the same section. The lower eighty feet 
 of the foregoing section was prospected by boring an artesian well in the bottom 
 of the Coal Company's shaft, and ought to be regarded with some doubt as to 
 whether it shows correctly the indications of coal in the bottom. The bed of 
 quicksand or shifting sand, No. 2 of above section, was struck near the depot, 
 in a shaft now abandoned. 
 
 The supply of coal at Kewanee and vicinity is very large, and will not 
 become exhausted for many years. Newly discovered mines will replace those 
 worked out, and the revenue derived from this deposit of mineral wealth will 
 build Kewanee into a place of consequence. 
 
 In Norwood's report' upon Illinois coal, I find a description and analysis 
 of cannel and bituminous coal, taken from the same seam, at a place then called 
 " Serrell's Mine," which it may be well to insert, in this place, for convenience 
 of reference : 
 
 serrell's mine, kewanee. 
 
 " Thickness of the bituminous portion of the bed, four feet, underlaid with fire clay. Coal 
 bright and dull in alternating layers ; hard, compact fracture tolerably even. Contains thick 
 seams of carbonate of lime, which cross each other at nearly right angles, causing the coal to 
 break into slightly irregular cubes. Has sulphuret of iron disposed both horizontally and verti- 
 
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF HENRY COUNTY. : 111 
 
 cally. The layers of coal are thick and separated with carbonaceous clod. Coke very bright 
 and good, but swells in coking. 
 
 Specific gravity 1.232 
 
 Loss in coking 422 
 
 Total weight of coke 57-8 
 
 ANALYSIS. IOO.O 
 
 Moisture 9.0 
 
 Volatile matter 33.2 
 
 Carbon in coke — 5 2 -8 
 
 Ashes (gray) 5° 
 
 100.0 
 Carbon in the coal 5 2 - 2 
 
 CANNEL COAL IN SAME SEAM. 
 
 Thickness of the bed from eight inches to one foot ; overlaid with black slate ; underlaid 
 with four feet of bituminous coal. No analysis of this coal has yet been made ; but judging from 
 its texture and general appearance, it does not differ from the YYataga cannel coal. The coal is 
 dull, hard, compact ; fracture slightly conchoidal ; layers thick ; contains bright, yellow, vertical 
 plates of sulphuret of iron." 
 
 Notk.— "While engaged daring the past Spring in examining the coal deposits of Rock Island, 1 was 
 induced to extend my examinations into Henry County, in part to confirm observations previously made in 
 adjoining territory, and partly to satisfy myself as to the general development of our workable coal teams 
 along the northwestern confines of (he Illinois coal field. 
 
 Commencing at the northwest coiner of the county, coal No. 1 of the Illinois River section is opened and 
 worked at various points in the bluffs of Rock ami Green Rivers, as at Cleveland ami near Colona, as shown by 
 Mr. Shaw.' in the sections given on the preceding pages, and it presents the same general characters here as at 
 Carbon Cliff, Coal Valley, and oilier points in Rock Island County. It is overlaid by a peculiar dark-gray 
 silicious limestone, and iis accompanying Baud of flint or chert, that enables anyone to identify it without 
 difficulty. This seam is worked by the Messrs. Perry, at Briar Bluff, near Green River, in Henry County, by a 
 tunnel driven into the hill side. The coal is somewhat variable in thickness, and is sometimes cut off altogether 
 by what the miners term a "horse-back.'' About forty feet below the coal the shaly limestones of the 
 Hamilton group outcrop but a short distance to the northward of the minis. A curious phenomenon was 
 observed at Ihese mines in a remarkable geode-like cavern or pocket, occurring partly in (he coal, and extend- 
 ing into thefiie clay beneath. The cavity was ovate in shape, and about ten feet long by five leel in width and 
 two or three feet in depth, and surrounded by a solid crust. The inclosed cavity was filled with water and gas, 
 and when the pick broke thiougli the crust an explosion followed like the firing ot a blast. On breaking into 
 the cavity it was found to be thickly set with magnificent, crystals of dogtooth calcite. from six to eighteen 
 inches in length, the points all diiecteU towards the center of the cavity like the crystals on the inner surface 
 of a geode. Unfortunately many of these hue crystals were broken up and destroyed in removing them ; but a 
 few were preserved, and 1 was lortuuate in securing some of them for the State Cabinet. 
 
 On thes. \V. qr. of Sec. 81, T. 17. R. 1. coal seam No. 2 has been opened near the top of the bluff and 
 immediately under the bowlder Clay. The coal is IS inches thick, and is overlain by four or five feet of clay 
 shale, forming but a poor roof. This was the first exposure of No. 2 that we met with ill Henry County. The 
 coal was underlaid by a lew feet of tire clay and clay shale, and not sufficiently exposed to be accurately 
 measured, which was followed by a bed of bluish-gray septaria two or three feet thick, exactly like that found 
 below the Colchester coal in McDonougli County. This coal appeared to be from 35 to lorty feet above No. ] at 
 this point. , 
 
 At the Mineral Creek mines I found coal No. 1 worked in a shaft sixty feet 111 depth, and sunk in the 
 valley of a small creek, and about one hundred and fifty yards southeast of the shaft the same coal outcrops 
 seventy-five feet above its level in the shaft. In a boring made at this point below the coal they reported 7 feet 
 ol fireclay and 40 leet of shales, partly blue and partly gray, with a si leak of coal from two to four inches thick 
 about half way 10 the bottom. Some laj crs of sandstone, and one or more thin bauds of iron ore, were passed 
 through towards the botton of the boring. 
 
 At the Mauch-Chunck mines, aboui six miles west of Geneseo, coal No. 1 is worked just above the level of 
 the creek by tunneling into the hill along its outcrop. It is here much thinner than it USUallJ occurs in this 
 part of the county, being reported as van lug in thickness from two feet to three feel six inches. No. 2 is lound 
 here outcropping about forty feet above No. 1. A tunnel has been run into it, and considerable coal taken out, 
 though the seam is here only from iwe.ve to fifteen inches in thickness. 
 
 At Geneseo a coal seam crops out along the little run on the west side of the town, ami is worked by Mr. 
 Mayitard in a shaft sunk from a higher level near the outcrop. The beds passed through in this shaft give the 
 following section : 
 
 No. 1— Soil and drift clay 20 
 
 No. 2— Hard lock, (probably limestone j 1 3 
 
 No. 3— Sandstone 5 
 
 No. 4 — Blue shale 3 
 
 No. 5— Coal 3 
 
 No. 6— Hard dark shale 6 
 
 No. 7— Hard rock (concretion '.') 4 
 
 No. B — Clay shale, or lire clay 1 3 
 
 No. 9— Blue shale 10 
 
 No. 10— Black shale Q 6 
 
 No. 11-Coal 
 
 
112 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 Superficial Deposits. — The drift clays of Henry County run from ten to 
 fifty or sixty feet in thickness. These are the common yellow and blue clays 
 underlying the soil over most of our northern prairies. No fossils of any note 
 have been discovered in these clays, so far as I know. No beds of coarse 
 gravel were noticed; no drift copper or galena has been picked up in the 
 county, as in some of the counties farther north. Few bowlders were observed 
 lying over the prairies. In the valley of Green River, near its mouth, and in 
 some of the ravines, an occasional bowlder may be found washed out of the 
 denuded soil and clay. Indeed the Edwards and Green Rivers, in much of 
 their courses, hardly show even fine pebbles along their banks. 
 
 The alluvial deposits, however, are very marked in the Green River swamp 
 lands, and in certain curious sand ridges and hills in the northeastern part of the 
 county. No regular peat beds seem to exist in these swamps; but the tough 
 sward of many grasses and sedges scarcely prevent one from sinking into the 
 oozy muck and black vegetable mud covering these fresh-water marshes. For 
 some cause the peat mosses have not flourished here as in the Whiteside County 
 sloughs ; but a good illustration of the origin of the prairies, according to Pro- 
 fessor Lesquereux's theory, may be seen almost anywhere along these Green 
 River swamp lands. The sand hills of this swampy region present a more 
 curious phenomenon still. Chains and curious-shaped round hills, fashioned 
 into shapes fantastic, and gathered and piled up by the roving winds, extend in 
 ridges and groups from Rock River . to and among the Winnebago swamps 
 proper, in Bureau and Lee Counties, and touch the northeastern portion of 
 Henry. In the reports upon tlieseTatter counties more will be said upon these 
 shifting and roving hills and chain's of -sand. 
 
 r • 
 
 ECONOMICAL GEOLOGY. 
 
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 Coal — From the foregoing pages a good idea will be obtained of the extent, 
 quality, and accessibility of the coal deposits in this county. The supply of this 
 useful mineral is not likely to soon become exhausted. As opened mines are 
 worked out, new ones will be discovered. But a small portion of the productive 
 coal seams underlying so large a part of the county, diagonally from its north- 
 west to its southeast corner, has been properly or thoroughly prospected. 
 Sources of wealth hidden away from the e\ es of man are yet to be developed, 
 and the coal of Henry County, for a long ti ' come, will furnish abundant 
 supplies for home consumption, and a still 1 . abundant supply for neighbor- 
 ing markets. Such minerals as coal, iron, line, and the like, which minister so 
 largely to the economies, utilities and conveniences of life, are not only desir- 
 able in and of themselves, but become sources of wealth and the highest 
 material prosperity. Coal is second only to iron in every quality that can make 
 it desirable. Especially in the prairie counties of Illinois, where fuel is scarce, 
 coal, in even ordinary workable quantities, becomes of more than ordinary 
 interest and value. As a steam producer for 'he lower Rock River valley, when 
 all its manufacturing and milling facilities shall be developed, these coal fields 
 bordering on the stream will obtain a new ,-alue. They will then be sought 
 after eagerly and developed to their full exter t. 
 
 Stone. — The supply of building stone, as will have already been surmised, 
 
 development of our workable coals along the northwestern borders of the coal field that could hardly have 
 been expected. The coal obtained from this seam lias a tendency to split Into thin layers, with partings of 
 charcoal, and is a harder coal than that obtained from No. 2, and quite unlike thai from either of tin' lower 
 Beams. 
 
 On Mud cicrk, a tew uilles rurther east, another coal is said to outcrop, which is probably No. 4 <>f the 
 general section, and al Sheffield, Kewanee and Galva, \n. (j v\ ni its characteristic parting of clay shale, is found 
 thus completing the range of our most valuable coals, and showing their full development within the limits of 
 Henrj County. The general trend of their outcrop is from northeast to southwest, and the dip of the strata is 
 to the southeastward, inn at a very slight angle, in closing these brief notes on limn County, I desire to 
 acknowledge mj obligations to A. W. Perrj . Esq., ot Geneseo, who placed himself and whatever conveyance 
 was required at mv disposal, and kindl] acted as ooth guide and commissary during my stay in the county. 
 
 A. II. W 
 
; , .^pp^ " "•' '-^. 
 
 Major A. GOULD, 
 Cambridge. 
 
GEOLOGICAL SUBVEY OF HENRY COUNTY. 115 
 
 is quite limited. The cap rock over the Cleveland coal seam will furnish plenty 
 of stone for cellars, wells, and ordinary mason work in that part of the county. 
 Stone of a better quality can there also be quarried from the Hamilton lime- 
 stone in and near the river. The supply of limestone at Aldrich's coal mine is 
 small, but of good quality. The sandstone outcrops below Cleveland and on 
 Mineral creek can also* be made to furnish abundance of a sandstone that will 
 be useful for many purposes. The other outcrops and stone quarries in the 
 county furnish only limited amounts of rather poor building stone. All the 
 railroad towns now draw their supplies of stone from the quarries at Athens, 
 Joliet, and other places in their vicinity, and will continue so to obtain them. 
 
 Clays. — Great abundance of the usual drift clays can everywhere be 
 obtained. These, with proper treatment, burn into a good article of common 
 brick. 
 
 Agriculture — But the distinguished characteristics of this county are its 
 coal deposits and agricultural resources. In the latter respect Henry County 
 ranks among the best counties in the State. Its surface is mostly a high, roll- 
 ing prairie; its soil is good. The staple crops of Northern Illinois give abun- 
 dant annual returns. Its population, its wealth, and its material resources are 
 rapidly increasing. As a fruit county it also ranks among the first in this part 
 of the State. The orchards around some of the older settled towns seem to do 
 well ; but fruit growing in the county has not received the attention its import- 
 ance demands. Fruit growing and timber raising should both be looked after 
 by the farmers of Henry County. 
 
History of Henry County. 
 
 Speculation in Illinois lands got fairly under way in 1835. It was 
 in that year that Henry County was first visited by persons authorized to 
 purchase large tracts of land for the benefit of certain companies. The 
 county was then without an organization. The southern boundary was on 
 the parallel 13 north of the base line, and its western boundary was upon 
 the 4th principal meridian. It extended five townships, or thirty miles, 
 east, and north it reached to the 18th parallel north of the base line. Rock 
 River entered the county on the north about midway from east to west, and 
 formed its boundary on the northwest for about twenty miles, leaving it 
 about midway of the fourth tier of townships. These boundaries have 
 been retained ever since. It extends over no less than twenty-one 
 entire townships of six miles square each, and four fractional townships 
 aggregating a little less than three entire townships. The square miles 
 foot up to about eight hundred and thirty, and the acres to nearly or 
 quite 530,000. Of this number there were probably about 70,000 acres 
 of timber land. Exclusive of the timber on Rock and Green Rivers there 
 were a dozen distinct groves, besides a few clusters of trees dignified 
 sometimes as groves. 
 
 Red Oak, White Oak, Round Hickory, Sugar Tree, Big Barren, 
 Richland, and a few smaller groves, were found in the southern portion 
 of the county ; Shabane or Shabbona, Crocker's, Trading House, Eight 
 Mile, and several other small groves, as well as the timber on the Green 
 and Rock Rivers, in the northern. It will be remembered that a large 
 share of what was called timber lands contained only here and there a 
 tree. The northeastern part of the county contained swamp lands, which 
 were at that time undesirable as an investment. The balance of the 
 prairie, excepting a few hilly quarters, was of the most desirable quality 
 for farming purposes. This was then the inviting prospect held up to 
 the poor man looking for land for "actual settlement," and to the capi- 
 talist for hypothetical settlement. 
 
 Unfortunately for the growth and prosperity of the county, the latter 
 class of settlers were the most numerous, very large portions of the best 
 land in the county being taken up by them, and the poor man, the actual 
 settler, was compelled to look elsewhere for a location. Many would not 
 locate close to the colonies, on account of reports that the organization 
 intended to swallow all outsiders who settled close to them. 
 
 In the early settlement of this county, William Roberts, who after- 
 wards lived at Andover. and moved thence to Texas and there died, resided 
 near Quincy, in Adams County. One night a prospector, who had been 
 through this county, put up with Roberts. He said he couldn't stop in 
 
MISTOEY OF HENRY COUNTY. 117 
 
 Henry County ; 'twas too full of colonies. Of course there was much mis- 
 apprehension as to the character of those colonies. Henry County seems 
 to have furnished remarkable attraction for them — Andover, Wethers- 
 field, Geneseo, Morristown, La Grange, in an earlier day. thus originated, 
 and Bishop Hill in a later. This last, however, differed from the others 
 fundamentally. It required no accession from outsiders forsupport. The 
 first mentioned five colonies had educational projects in view : and three 
 of them, viz.: Andover, Geneseo and Wethersfield, aimed at the dissem- 
 ination of religious truth. The last named, or Bishop Hill Colony, was 
 strictly a religious organization, the members of it coming directly from 
 Sweden, and was the only one that ohtained a legal existence. The 
 modes by which the other colonies endeavored to build up their educa- 
 tional and religious establishments, though not differing much one from 
 another, will be delineated when treating of them separately. For the 
 present it is sufficient to say that all of them had public property, the 
 proceeds of which, in some form, were to be used to build their schools 
 or colleges. These five settlement- began their existence nearly at the 
 same time, Andover having precedence chronologically ; then followed 
 Geneseo, Morristown. Wethersfield, La Grange. 
 
 Before the commencement of any of these colonies, Dayton, near 
 Rock River, had commenced. This is known as "-Brandenburg's settle- 
 ment," George Brandenburg being one of the earliest settlers. He laid 
 off the town, and for a long time his house was the whole of Dayton. 
 In those days there wsis a great amount of travel to the land office at 
 Dixon, and some from Knoxville to Albany, on the Mississippi. Dayton 
 was at the crossing of those roads, and Brandenburg's hotel was a central 
 point of great interest. The popularity of the " Judge " attracted a host 
 of customers, and out of pure regard for their comfort he erected another 
 cabin by the side of the first, leaving a space for a hall between them, 
 and covered the whole with one roof. That was then the most com- 
 modious house of entertainment in all this region ; and an additional 
 supply of furniture in the shape of beds, bedding and benches, with some 
 other luxuries for the repose of the weary, made it a desideratum with 
 travelers to reach that commodious " tavern." 
 
 About the time the Judge had got fairly under way, Caleb Pills- 
 bury, brother of George and Levi Pillsbury, at Andover, opened a public 
 house, which contained one room below and a loft above. 
 
 THE FIRST ENTitY 
 
 Of land made in this county was on June 8, 1835, N. .' 34, Is. '2. now Hanna 
 Township, by Giles Williams. He is believed to have been a speculator, 
 from the number of lots entered in his name in the following year. July 
 7, is:'.."). Jus. W. Stephenson entered N. E. N. W. 10, IT, 1. " Later in the 
 same year many thousands of acres were entered, the New York Company 
 alone entering some thirty thousand acres. Dr. Thomas Baker has the 
 credit, generally, of building the first house in the county ; but that is a 
 mistake, as James Glenn erected the first house. Dr. Baker's was the first 
 family in the count)-, it is a little remarkable thai a man of his temper- 
 ament should have become a pioneer. He is said to have loved his ease 
 exceedingly. Passing near a man who was making rails one warm day, 
 
118 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 he begged him to stop his work till he could get by, as it hurt his feel- 
 ings to see a man work in warm weather. He moved to Rock Island 
 County some years ago, and thence to Missouri, and died there. 
 
 In April, 1835, James Glenn settled on Section 20, in what is now 
 Colona township, and erected a house thereon in the same month, and 
 still resides on the same farm. At this time Dr. Baker and family, here- 
 tofore mentioned, were living near him in a wagon. The next house was 
 built at White Oak Grove by a man named Butler, who was bought out by 
 the- New York Company. The house is believed to have been the Company 
 House, and if so, is still standing near the residence of Dan Moore. 
 Butler is said to have been the first white man who planted and raised 
 corn in the county. He sold out in the Fall of 1835, and is believed to 
 have moved to Kansas. Washburne, an early settler and well known in 
 the county, sowed the first wheat ; others, however, sowed wheat the 
 same Fall. The first mill was at Andover, built in 1836-7, and the first 
 "grist " for which toll was taken, after the bolt was put in, belonged to 
 this same Washburne. He says that before the mill was running they 
 got their samp by grating corn upon an old tin pail with holes punched 
 in it, and meal in much the same way. This provender answered a good 
 purpose where only "corn bread and common doings" were gotten up, 
 unless too liberally supplied with blood from knuckles barked during the 
 process of grating. Wheat bread and " chicken fixins " could be found 
 more frequently in the cabins after the mill got into operation. In that 
 day many early settlers began going to Spoon River, in Knox County, to 
 get their meal. 
 
 ORGANIZATION OP HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 Henry County was under the jurisdiction of Knox County till its 
 separate organization in 1837. The Legislature then met at Vandalia. 
 Major James M. Allan took a horseback ride from Brandenburg's to 
 Vandalia, via Knoxville, Peoria, Tremont and Springfield, a distance of 
 some two hundred and fifty miles, for the purpose of getting an act 
 passed organizing the county, in accordance with the wishes ot'jts inhabi- 
 tants. 
 
 As the population increased the people demanded the organization 
 of their county, and an enabling act was passed March 2, 1837, when 
 commissioners were appointed to locate and name a county seat. They 
 were Francis Voris, of Peoria County ; Jonas Rawalt, of Fulton County, 
 and Isaac Murphy, of Warren County. 
 
 THE FIRST ELECTION 
 
 Was held June 19th, 1837, at the house of George Brandenburg. 
 There were to be elected three County Commissioners. Sheriff, Coroner, 
 Surveyor, and Recorder. John P. Hanna, Charles Atkinson and R. U. 
 Stewart were judges of election ; James M. Allan and Arba M. Seymour 
 clerks. As this was the first election we have no doubt but it will be of 
 interest to many of our readers to know the names of all the candidates, 
 and we here insert them, with the number of votes for each : 
 
HISTORY OF FTENRY COUNTY. 11$ 
 
 For Commissioners. No. of votes. 
 
 Ithamar Pillsbury, - 54 
 
 Phillip K. Hanna, - 55 
 
 Joshua Browning. - - - 43 
 
 Rufus Hubbard, - - - 21 
 
 Recorder. 
 
 Joshua Harper, - -4 
 
 Thos. R. Saunders, - - - -22 
 
 Eben Townsend, - - - 11 
 
 Surveyor. 
 
 Arlia M. Seymour, - 58 
 
 Sheriff. 
 Robt. MeCullough, - - - -31 
 
 Stephen, Marshall, - 24 
 
 Coroner. 
 R. R. Stewart, - - - -5$ 
 
 We will give the entire list of voters in the order in which 
 they voted : George Brandenburg, Samuel Sullivan, David Wiley. 
 Washington B. Colbert, Samuel Withrow, John I,. Smith, Thos. R. 
 Saunders. Smith Bennett. John MeLinn, Henry Sullivan, Jas. Withrow, 
 Neelv Withrow, George A. Colbert, Edward C. Hall, Preston Browning, 
 Alfred Beck, George Tvler, George Goyer, Edward A. Mix. Thos. 
 Miller, William Hite, Elisha Cone, Cromwell K. Bartlett, Wm. C. 
 Bartlett, Wm. H. Hubbard, John Sullivan, Henry G. Little, Ithamar 
 Pillsbury, Eben Townsend, Albert Jagger, Wm. S. Woolsey. Adrian 
 Van Winkle, Alfred Ball, Thos. Glenn, Earl P. Aldridge, Stephen 
 Marshall, Anthony Hunt, Solomon Penny, Caleb Pillsbury, Jessv 
 Woolsey, Wm. Potts. Samuel Clark, Jerome Brittain. Ebenezer Wal- 
 ters, Joshua Browning. Geo. McHenry, Robt. MeCullough, Jas. P. 
 Dodge, Wm. McNevin, Philip K. Hanna, Joshua Harper, Rufus Hub- 
 bard, John P. Hanna, Chas. Atkinson, Roderick R. Stewart, Jas. M. 
 Allan, Arba M. Seymour, Reuben Cone. Many of the gentlemen 
 whose names appear in the foregoing list have figured somewhat promi- 
 nently in the history of the county — not all officers, but before the pub- 
 lic in some capacity. Philip K. Hanna and Geo. A. Colbert will be 
 remembered as the earliest Methodist ministers in the county. Ithamar 
 Pillsbury, the Christian gentleman and energetic agent, was the first 
 Presbyterian minister. Jas. M. Allan has been one of the most prominent 
 men in the history of Henry County. He was the first clerk of the county, 
 and in all political, social, military and county seat matters of early 
 days, he was the most prominent figure, and in later days is known as 
 an energetic, esteemed and valuable citizen. Geo. Brandenburg figured 
 as th«' first landlord of the county, and has been well and favorably 
 known. Eben Townsend, an aged gentleman of large experience and 
 observation, of will imperious, strong affections, manners blunt or bland, 
 as circumstances seemed to require, figured in the affairs of Andover for 
 many years, and was well known to most of the early settlers. R. R. 
 Stewart, the impartial magistrate, an exact public officer, long controlled 
 the first and best public house in Geneseo. Henry G. Little has been 
 called to serve his country in many positions of honor and trust. Jesse 
 
120 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 Woolsey, the unobtrusive home man, and as the upright and trusty land- 
 lord at Andover, he is known to a large share of the gentlemen who 
 attended the early courts at Cambridge. Joshua Harper, the mild and 
 courteous gentleman, correct business man and faithful legislator. 
 We might go on in this style, but limits must be set. Indeed, not a few 
 of the gentlemen whose names are recorded at that first election, have 
 histories belonging to the county, which will appear as we progress. 
 
 As before stated, the county was organized 19th June, 1837. On the 
 27th of the same month the Commissioners met in Dayton at the house 
 of Geo. Brandenburg, and after being duly qualified, the first County Com- 
 missioners' Court for Henry County was opened. Jas. M. Allan was 
 appointed Clerk. Robert McCullough was his security in the sum of 
 11,000. Ithamar Pillsbury (one of the Commissioners) administered the 
 oath of office to Mr. Allan, and the court was ready for business. Chas. 
 Atkinson was appointed Treasurer, took the oath, and gave bonds 
 according to law. Records do not state who his sureties were. The clerks 
 and treasurers of counties up to this time were appointed by the Com- 
 missioners, but by an act of the legislature, 7th February, 1887, those 
 offices were made elective from and after the August election of 1837. 
 Accordingly at that election (August 7, 1837), the people returned 
 Mr. Allan to the Clerkship, and Mr. Atkinson was elected Treasurer. 
 At the September term, of the Commissioners' Court (September 4, 
 1837), the Clerk gave bond in same amount as before, with Robt. Mc- 
 Cullough and John P. Hanna as sureties. No record is discovered of 
 treasurer's bond or surety. 
 
 The first recorded order of the court was on June 27. 1837, authoriz- 
 ing Charles Atkinson, John P. Hanna and Geo. Tyler to keep a ferry on 
 Rock River at Cleveland. The second ordered that the tax on the above 
 mentioned ferry be fixed at one dollar and fifty cents. The Commissioners 
 doubtless had an eye to a revenue when they charged that dollar and a 
 half. June 4. 1838, this "tax'' was raised to five dollars, and the party 
 was authorized to work it out on the road under the direction of the 
 Supervisor. One-half of one per cent, was fixed as the rate of tax- 
 ation upon pleasure carriages, horses, cattle of every description, watches, 
 wagons, hogs, sheep. Mules, clocks, and other property theft might be 
 mentioned, went ,w scot-free " it seems. A road tax of one dollar and 
 twenty cents was placed upon each taxable quarter section of land. At a 
 term of the Commissioners' Court, held March 5, 1838, every legally able- 
 bodied man was required to work on the road five days in a year. On 
 application for a license to sell goods being handed in, George Branden- 
 burg, for the snug little sum of live dollars, was permitted to merchandise 
 in Dayton. Later in the day. on a similar application, Geo. Tyler was 
 authorized to run an opposition establishment in Cleveland. These were 
 the beginnings of the commercial enterprise of the county. On the 
 second day of the court the countv was divided into live road districts. 
 
 No. 1, included townships 16," 17. 1^. N. 1 and 2 E. 
 
 - 2, - " 14, 15, N. 1, 2 and 3 E. 
 
 - 3, - - 14, 15, N. 4 and 5, E. 
 
 '* I, k * •' 16, 17, N. or so much as is S. Green River 
 
 3, 4, 5, E. 
 
 " 5, " v> 17, 18, or so much as is N. Green River 3, 
 
 4, 5, E. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 121 
 
 Supervisor of 1st District, John P. Hanna ; 2d, Albert Jagger ; 3d, 
 John F. Willard; 4th, John C. Ward; 5th, Neely Withrow. Here was a 
 great extent of country for a hundred voters or thereabouts to supply 
 with roads. Those now living in the localities mentioned can perceive 
 at a glance the probable character of the roads then constructed. The 
 sparseness of the population, however, made it unnecessary to go in direct 
 lines as Ave do now, and advantage was taken of the lay of the ground. 
 and thus ridges were followed and sloughs headed, which rendered the 
 construction of many bridges, wow needed, unnecessary. It must not be 
 understood that road-viewers and surveyors laid out the roads on such 
 circuitous routes. The truth is, the roads were " run *' more directly from 
 point to point, but th-e " travel" had to make the circuit in order to avoid 
 the sloughs that no labor which could then be spared could make 
 passable, and thus the proverb "the longest way round is the shortest 
 way there," was literally verified. The first road ordered surveyed by 
 the county was from Andover to Gfeneseo, thence to Rock River road at 
 or near Joshua Browning's.' C. K. Bartlett, A. M. Seymour and Joshua 
 Browning were appointed viewers, and the road was to be laid without 
 cost to the county. That rule was observed till June 6, 1838, when an 
 order for the location of a road from Andover Mills in the direction of 
 Peoria, was made at the expense of the county. The first appropriation 
 for building was $50, to apply in part on a bridge across Green River, on 
 road from Cleveland via Dayton to Andover, and in part on a bridge 
 across same stream on the road from Geneseo to the junction of " Big 
 Slough" with Rock River; this was made March 5, 1838. The second 
 appropriation was made June 4, 1838, of $10, for a. bridge on Camp Creek 
 on the road from Andover to Cleveland. The first road from Andover 
 to Wethersfield was declared to be such, June 4, 1838. It is probable 
 that most persons acquainted with the streams mentioned will know 
 how such small sums could be of essential service in constructing bridges 
 over them ; it is very doubtful if such small appropriations were really 
 economical. Larger expenditures would undoubtedly have secured more 
 durable structures ; but the problem was, Where was the money to 
 come from? The justices' districts and the election precincts were each 
 five in number, and the limits the same as the road districts. The 
 increase of population, however, soon required alteration in all of 
 them. By order of the court, on the second day of the first term, 28th 
 June, the town of Dayton was designated as the place for holding 
 elections in first district. From this it is to be supposed that the house of 
 George Brandenburg was the town of Dayton. In the second district the 
 Company House was selected for holding elections; in the third the 
 house of Henry G. Little; in the fourth the house of John ('. Ward ; and 
 in the fifth the house of Joshua Browning. Before adjourning, the court 
 ordered that the courts be held in the town of Dayton until the perma- 
 nent seat of justice could be located, and proper buildings erected therein 
 for their accommodation. 
 
 In accordance with the Militia Law of the state, an election was 
 held on the 12th of August, 1837, for the choice of an officer to take 
 command of the Henry County battalion. James M. Allan was elected 
 Major, and commissioned accordingly by the governor. 
 
 At the regular term of the court, Sept. 4, 1837, alter the qualifying 
 
122 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 of the clerk and treasurer, an order was passed authorizing the clerk to 
 employ the surveyor to run the line between Henry and Rock Island 
 counties, to ascertain if a certain man who had perished of cold near the 
 line of the counties in March, 1837, had really died in Rock Island County 
 or in Henry. The man had some money and no known heirs, and Rock 
 Island County claimed jurisdiction in the case and appropriated the 
 money. The man really died in Henry County. A lengthy litigation 
 ensued, but all efforts to compel Rock Island to refund the money proved 
 unavailing. The first writ of ad quod damnum — damages for locating a 
 dam — was issued in behalf of Charles Oakley, through Joshua Harper, 
 to enable said Oakley to build a dam across Green River on E. v, N. E. 
 12, 17, 1, later known as Green River Mills, and burned in 1874. 
 The second writ of ad quod damnum was also issued at this term of 
 the court. It was to enable Ithamar Pillsbury to build a dam across 
 the south fork of Edwards River on N.W. 18, 14, 3. A sawmill was soon 
 after erected there. These were not the first mills in the county ; 
 those at Andover were in operation a couple of years before. It was 
 at the close of this session of the cour^ the first jurors were selected. 
 But as there was no circuit court till th% Spring of 1839, there was some 
 change made in the list, and, indeed, upon examining the records of the 
 circuit court, it was found that very few of those selected by the county 
 court were empaneled. ,a 
 
 COUNTY, SeAt?. 
 
 When the County of Henry was to hsfce a seat of justice located, 
 those possessing eligible points for such location did not fail to urge 
 the great advantages of their several positions. The county seat of 
 Henry County has been thrice located, and not once was there an 
 approximation to unanimity of views and feelings in regard to the site. 
 Twice were Commissioners appointed to locate a seat of justice, and 
 once, upon petition, the legislature designated the point. The first 
 location was unquestionably a tolerably wise one, if prospective consider- 
 ations were to prevail in the decision. If the limits of the county were 
 to be preserved intact, and the " swamp lands v were to be drained so 
 as to make them inhabitable, the Commissioners could not resist the 
 conclusion that the site selected would be but little north of the center 
 of /tojjulation after a lapse of from twenty-five to fifty years. It was 
 not far from the geographical canter. The second location was made by 
 a larger bonus being given by the owners of the town to the county 
 than was offered at any other point. 
 
 That selection was within six miles of the west line of the county. 
 and but three miles from Rock River, the northwestern boundary of the 
 county. The third point selected was designated by the legislature on 
 petition of a majority of the voters of the county : it is about four miles 
 south and one mile west of the first location. As has been stated, the 
 enabling act to organize the county appointed Commissioners to locate the 
 county seat. The oath qualifying them to act, was administered October 
 3, 1837, by William McMurtry, of Henderson, Knox County, an acting- 
 Justice of the Peace and afterwards Lieutenant Governor of the state. 
 Andover had just sprung into vigorous existence under the auspices of 
 capitalists in New York, and was a prominent candidate. Geneseo, having 
 
%$* 
 
 Hon. ANDREW CRAWFORD, 
 
 Ex- State Senator, 
 
 Chicago. 
 
 Former Resident of Geneseo. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 125 
 
 claims as to position, delightful situation and well-to-do citizens, was also 
 in the field. Morristown, situated in a beautiful prairie, and having 
 backing in the shape of wealth, put in her claim. A little place on 
 Spring Creek, southeast from Geneseo a few miles, known as Ford Town, 
 asked to be noticed in the race for distinction. In the Summer of 1836, 
 James M. Allan, being wide awake, saw at a glance that there must not 
 only be a county seat, but that it ought to be located no great distance 
 from the center. To ascertain how nearly in the center an eligible situa- 
 tion could be obtained, he rode down to an established " corner," 
 designated by a government tree in Spring Creek, and from that point, 
 guided by a pocket compass, rode due west and counted the steps of his 
 horse as he proceeded till he reached, as he supposed, section 17, 16, 3, 
 some four or five miles from the starting point, in the midst of as beauti- 
 ful prairie as nature has furnished. His figures did not deceive him. 
 He afterwards bought S. E. 17, staked out a town, named it Richmond, 
 and entered the lists for the seat of justice. 
 
 The law required the Commissioners to meet at the house of Dr. 
 Baker and thence proceed to select a site. Another requirement of the 
 law was that government land should be selected if equally eligible. At 
 that time four-fifths of the land in the county was in the hands of the 
 government. The Commissioners met as required, accompanied by a 
 delegation from Andover. At Brandenburg's they met Major Allan 
 who accompanied them to Geneseo. His point was well considered, 
 the arguments pro and eon. heard, and the party went out into the 
 open prairie to Richmond, on nearly the highest ground in the vicinity, 
 with no house within five miles or a tree within three miles. The 
 site commanded an extended view of a splendid though nearly entirely 
 unoccupied country. Upon examining a map of the county this point 
 was seen, as before stated, near the geographical center, and what was 
 there in the nature of the soil of the county to prevent its becoming 
 the center of population ? Nothing, except the swamps in the northern 
 part, and they would be drained and populated with inhabitants other 
 than frogs in the course of fifty years. Allan offered 120 acres of the 
 site to the county, and Richmond was the county seat. This decision of 
 the Commissioners disappointed the calculations of Geneseo and Andover 
 more perhaps than those of the other towns, for those places had been 
 fairly under way, and it was supposed would soon have a heavy settle- 
 ment around them. 
 
 Andover certainly had no claims on the score of position, as it is just 
 seven miles from the west line of the county, and but ten miles from the 
 south line. Geneseo was more favorably situated as to geographical 
 position, as the town is centrall} r located from east to west, though but 
 nine miles from the northern boundary and six from Rock River, but it 
 was clear if the county was to remain intact, she would be considerably 
 north, not only of the geographical center, but of the center of popula- 
 tion. This latter fact probably determined the action of the Commis- 
 sioners. 
 
 In all counties not bounding upon navigable streams it was usually 
 supposed, at that early day, that the county town had a far better pros- 
 pect for population and wealth than other towns. Hence the great 
 struggle for location. But since the introduction of railroads eligible 
 
126 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 points for towns along their lines have led all other towns in the 
 counties in the race for population and wealth, whether seats of justice 
 or not. The great struggle among holders of town property has since 
 been for railroads. Without them but little, with them a great deal, 
 may be accomplished. 
 
 To return to the Commissioners : they lodged at Andover that night, 
 made out their bills against the county, presented them for paj'ment, and 
 left for their respective homes. They were qualified on the 3d, and pre- 
 sented their bills on the 6th of October. Voris charged, for twelve days, 
 $36.00 ; Raywalt charged, for ten days, $30.00 ; Murphy charged, for 
 seven days, $21.00. 
 
 It seems that Major Allan had a partner in this town speculation, for 
 we find a deed made to the County Commissioners for land above specified 
 by James M. Allan and Gilbert C. R. Mitchell, October 16, 1837. Allan 
 and Mitchell made a deed for 120 acres on S. E. 17, 16, 3, to County 
 Commissioners 16th of October, 1837. The day following, Commission- 
 ers met to determine the plans and measures necessary to be adopted in 
 relation to the county seat. The surveyor was directed to lay out and 
 make plat of town, for which he was to have forty dollars. The entire 
 quarter section was laid out, 40 acres for the Allan party, 120 for county, 
 in lots 4 b}'- 8 rods, with streets mostly six rods wide. Each party had a 
 public square. " Three choice lots " were donated to George Harris, upon 
 condition that he should build a public house sufficient for the accommo- 
 dation of company by the first day of June next. He was also to have 
 three other choice lots to be paid for in work. He put up the house with 
 tolerable promptitude, but it will be seen in the sequel that it went down 
 more promptly, and without his help. Sale of lots to come Wednesday 
 in June, was advertised in Peoria and Chicago, Canton and Galena 
 papers. In the interval first-class lots were ordered to be sold for fifty 
 dollars, second-class for twenty-five dollars ; one-third in hand, balance 
 in six months. It was ordered that propositions for building a temporary 
 court-house be received at the December term of this court — size 18 by 
 24 feet, story and a half high. There are no records to show that 
 -'propositions" were made, but at that term, December, 1837, the clerk 
 was directed to let the job to the lowest bidder. George Harris got the 
 job, and in part built that and his own public house during the ensuing 
 year. The latter was a frame, 36 by 40 feet, or about that size, two stories 
 high, the best in the county at that time. At the June term, 1838, the 
 Commissioners pledged the faith of the county that money received on 
 sale of lots should be returned if the county seat should be moved. Sales 
 were not numerous, and the clerk was authorized to sell to the best 
 advantage he could for the interests of the county. In August, 1838, 
 the term of office of the first Commissioners elected expired, and Marcus 
 B. Osborn, Sylvester Blish and John P. Hanna were elected to succeed 
 them. The legislature had passed an act during the preceding Winter 
 requiring the boards to be elected in August, to draw lots which member 
 should serve for three, which for two, and which for one year. Upon the 
 lots being drawn, Osborn retained the office three years, Blish two, and 
 Hanna one. At a special term of the court, 23d of October, 1838, 
 George Brandenburg was allowed $12 for furnishing court-room one year. 
 At the regular term, December 3, it was ordered that hereafter in all 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 127 
 
 county elections the people shall assemble at the county seat to vote. 
 The Commissioners, it would seem, were determined to have the people 
 come to the county seat occasionally, at least. The voters in Richmond, 
 at the August election, 1838, amounted to just seven, and perhaps the 
 Commissioners hoped to cover up the feeble condition of the seat of jus- 
 tice b} r compelling the people to vote at this point only. This order was 
 repealed 17th of June following. It was during this term of the Court 
 that it was ordered that the representative from this district be 
 requested to inform the state legislature that this community, and Henry 
 County particularly, has suffered very materially in consequence of there 
 not being any circuit court held since its organization. It will be per- 
 ceived at once that Henry County did suffer materially on that account, 
 when we state that at the court held the Spring following there were 
 just ten cases on the docket. One of them, however, was a criminal case, 
 the principal in which, a counterfeiter, had to be guarded clay and ijight, 
 or else sent to another county to prison. In view of such cases it was 
 ordered that propositions to build a jail be received January 1, 1839. On 
 that day the proposals were all too high, and the court adjourned with- 
 out making a contract. The next day, however, a bargain was struck 
 with Geo. W. Harris, who was to have it completed by September 
 following. It was never built. Circuit court was held in April, 1839 ; 
 Thos. Ford, Judge ; James M. Allan, Clerk. The prisoner above referred 
 to took a change of venue to Ogle County. Soon after the adjournment 
 of court, while this and another prisoner were being kindly cared for at 
 Mr. Harris' public house, by having their ankles ornamented with iron, 
 and a keen lookout for them kept by the family, the house caught fire 
 and was soon in a blaze beyond control. The court-house was in close 
 proximity, and the fire reaching it, the two buildings were destroyed. 
 Soon after the alarm, the two prisoners went to the wood-pile, and with 
 the ax relieved each other of their ornaments, and then bent all their 
 energies to saving the movables in the house. Porter, the counterfeiter, 
 who was a small man, attempted to take down the coats hanging in the 
 bar-room. One of them, belonging to Abram Miller (of the Geneseo 
 House now), he found he could not get off the hook without tearing the 
 loop. This he thought was a pity to do, and ran out to get a stool to stand 
 on, so as to reach the hook. When he returned the coat was in a blaze. He 
 succeeded, however, in carrying to a place of safety a small stand, in the 
 drawer in which was the complimentary document which afterwards 
 enabled a jury of twelve men to order him cared for at public expense in 
 Alton for the term of one 3<ear. Neither prisoner tried to escape. The 
 court-house was not yet completed, and Harris wanted his pay as far as 
 he had gone with it. This the Commissioners hesitated to grant, but 
 ordered an election to be held upon that and other matters, so as to 
 decide what was to be done. The result of the election was that Harris 
 got -i>30 in addition to what he had received, and gave up the contracts 
 for building both court-house and jail. The election took place July 9th, 
 and the arrangement with the County Commissioners the day following. 
 The town of Richmond, with the exception of the stable, having 
 been reduced to ashes and "-thin air,'" immediate steps for reconstructing 
 the public buildings seemed imperative. All parties agreed as to the 
 necessity of getting up new buildings, but the point at which they were 
 
128 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 to be erected was at once the subject of earnest dispute. Meetings were 
 called at different points to discuss this, at that time, all-absorbing ques- 
 tion. At a meeting held at a school-house on Rock River it was resolved 
 that we are in favor of removing the county seat from its present loca- 
 tion. Then followed petition to the Commissioners' Court asking for a 
 convention of the people to take action on this momentous affair. The 
 entire document is brief and to the point, and the insertion of the last 
 resolution entire will doubtless be tolerated here, as it indicates the exist- 
 ence of a very strong conservative and anti-progressive policy (to use no 
 harsh terms) among the citizens of Rock River. It reads: 
 
 " It is further resolved at this meeting, by an unanimous vote, that 
 we concur with the majority of legal voters of the county (when they 
 shall be taken) for the re-location of the county seat of said county ; and 
 we further disapprove of the minority remonstrating against any loca- 
 tion that may be made by the majority. 
 
 [Signed] Geo. Colbert, Chairman. 
 
 Saturday, June 1, 1839. Geo. Tyler, Secretary." 
 
 A meeting called at Andover, June 13th, to consider the same topic, 
 memorialized the Commissioners to call a convention of the people to 
 take the sense of the county on several topics of importance, among 
 which are: 1st. The Revenue Law. 2d. The Internal Improvement 
 System of this State. 3d. Adjusting the accounts of Geo. W. Harris. 
 4th. The removal of the county seat. On the last named subject we 
 suggest the following considerations in favor of a removal : 1st. There 
 have been strong objections from the first to the present location; that it 
 is remote from timber ; that it is destitute of water power, of facilities 
 for steam power ; that it is not on the direct route of travel ; the difficulty 
 of obtaining suitable persons to hold office at the town of Richmond. 
 This memorial was signed by fifteen citizens, among whom appear the 
 names of I. Pillsbury, Win. Ayers, Joseph Tillson, and others. 
 
 The memorials were presented at the June term of the court, and an 
 order passed recommending the people to convene at Geneseo " to com- 
 pare views and consult on such matters of immediate importance to the 
 county as may be then and there proposed." As stated before, the con- 
 vention met 9th July. The court, on the 10th, passed an order for the 
 settlement with Harris, as before noticed. The terms of the court subse- 
 quent to the June term were held at Geneseo because houses were more 
 plenty. The inhabitants of Richmond had been under the necessity of 
 lodging in the stable, and the court held one session in the same building. 
 At the December term, 1839, the court petitioned the legislature to 
 legalize acts during the sessions at Geneseo, that officers might be per- 
 mitted to hold their offices at their own houses to January 1, 1841, and 
 that the courts might be directed to sit at Geneseo. At the session of 
 the legislature of 1839-40, an act was passed re-locating the seat of jus- 
 tice for the County of Henry, and Alexander Turnbull of Warren County, 
 M. W. Conway of Rock Island County, and Harmon Brown of Knox 
 County, were appointed Commissioners to locate and name the town. 
 This matter was postponed by the Commissioners till after the August 
 election of 1840, and then summarily disposed of. Andover does not 
 appear to have struggled a second time for the location ; Geneseo and 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 129 
 
 Morristown were the principal, if not the only, competitors. The popula- 
 tion of the former place, no less than its location, pointed to it as the 
 inevitable seat of justice. This led to more confidence than liberality, if 
 the opposite party can be relied upon, and Morristown overbid her 
 largely for the coveted honor. Geneseo, it is stated, offered the county a 
 respectable portion of the village, as a bonus, while Morristown, or 
 Charles Oakley and Joshua Harper, who represented that interest, offered 
 an entire quarter section, sixteen town lots and one thousand dollars in 
 cash. This settled the matter, and Morristown was a seat of justice. The 
 Geneseo party claim to have made a more liberal offer than did Oakley 
 & Co., but the offer came after the Commissioners had made their decision. 
 
 MARRIAGES. 
 
 The first marriage within the present limits of Henry County was 
 that of James P. Dodge and Samantha Colbert, daughter of Rev. George 
 A. Colbert, before the county was organized, Feb. 7, 1836. The license 
 was issued from Knox County, where the record is also entered. 
 
 The first recorded marriage in the county was that of Mr. Louis Hurd 
 and Miss Caroline \V. Little, of Wethersfield, August 22, 1837, Rev. Itha- 
 rnar Pillsbury officiating. That notable event seemed to inspire the 
 reverend gentleman, for we find his marriage with Miss Caroline E. Miller 
 of Andover, December 18, 1837, Rev. Enoch Mead officiating. December 
 24, just six clays after the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Pillsbury's marriage, Win. B. 
 Goss of [Savannah, Jo Daviess County, was married by the aforesaid Rev. 
 Ithamar Pillsbury, to Miss Ellen Baldwin of Cleveland. During the year 
 1838, there were five marriages in the County ; in 1839 six marriages are 
 recorded. This year Geneseo witnessed the first wedding within her 
 limits : James M. .Allan and Susannah D. Stewart were married by the 
 Rev. Jairus Wilcox, March 6, 1839. In 1840 there were ten couples 
 united. In this year Morristown enjoyed her first wedding in the persons 
 of Mahlon Lloyd, Esq., and Miss Amelia L. Davenport, December 30. 
 During 1811 there seemed to be a very sudden increase of marriages, 
 there being twenty-two recorded, of whom James Knox, afterwards 
 representative to Congress, found a wife in the person of Miss P. H. Blish 
 of Wethersfield, January 20, 1841. In 1842 there were twenty-three 
 marriages; in 1843 fifteen; in 1844 eighteen; in 1845 twenty-one; in 
 1846 twenty-five; in 1847 twenty-three; and they gradually increased 
 till 1851, when there were sixty-three marriages in the county. 
 
 PHYSICIANS. 
 
 The first physician was also the first settler, it is believed — Dr. Baker, 
 who settled on Roek River in 1835. We have no extensive record of 
 his iEsculapian performances. The presumption is, his well known lack of 
 adipose material was a constitutional bar to active practice, and he was 
 not much known as ;i physician. Dr. Maxwell, who settled on Rock 
 River in what is now Phenix township, in the Winter 1836-7, is 
 said to have been a man of another cast, possessing a great deal of activity 
 and promptness ; lie has been represented as an eminent physician, very 
 complaisant and agreeable in personal address. Dr. Pomeroy came in 
 1837. He had a very extensive practice, and is still reiilin^ in GrdHHiJ, 
 
130 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 an active and highly respected citizen. In 1845 Dr. S. T. Hume made 
 his debut as physician of Henry County in Geneseo ; he is still a 
 practicing physician in that place. About the year 1840, Dr. Geo. 
 Shipman, a Homoeopathist, settled at Andover and built the house after- 
 wards owned by Mr. Ayres ; he soon moved to Chicago. 
 
 LAWYERS. 
 
 Fortunately for the people of all new countries, lawyers find little 
 encouragement at first to settle among them. Henry County was no 
 exception. We have no data for an account of lawyers at an earlier date 
 than 1845, unless we include an early settler of LaGrange, who has since 
 practiced in the courts of California, but who left no record of his legal 
 performances — if there were any — in this region. Nearly all who are 
 now in the county have either moved into it since 1850, or have been 
 admitted to the bar since that time. Our earliest information of attor- 
 neys in the county is connected with two brothers, Win. H. and Samuel 
 P. Brainard. They were young men of promise ; Samuel P. holding at 
 one time the clerkship of the county and circuit courts. Neither the 
 law nor the offices, singly or jointly, afforded that gentleman an income 
 sufficient to satisfy him immediately or prospectively, and upon the break- 
 ing out of the gold fever in 1848-9, he suffered from a lingering attack 
 of it and appointed a deputy to fill his post, while he went to California 
 for gold which he never got. Wra, H. also filled the office of clerk of 
 the circuit court, and was ex-officio recorder. He was also school 
 commissioner at a time when most of the school lands were sold, and sold 
 for a large price, from which office he reaped a rich harvest. It is not 
 possible to follow up the attorneys of the county individually and 
 expect a narrative of them. 
 
 MORR1STOWN. 
 
 Among the provisions for the settlement of Morristown was one that 
 a public house should be built out of the general fund, and that within a 
 certain time (one year), each of the colonists should erect a dwelling- 
 house upon his land. A very " considerable " building for those times 
 was erected out of the funds proposed to be applied in that way, and a 
 few, very few (three or four), dwelling-houses were built as per contract. 
 The town plat was just one mile square ; large enough in all conscience, 
 and if it could have been peopled the county would have been much the 
 gainer. In the center of the plat was a public ground of 440 feet square. 
 The lots were 45 feet front and varying in length from 155 to 270 feet. 
 
 When the settlement first commenced the prospect seemed very fair 
 for a rapid increase of population ; this was anticipated by a Mr. Crocker, 
 who, just before the Morristown entry, had entered what is known as 
 Crocker's Grove (sometimes called Brown's), as well as a large tract of 
 prairie, all of which was near by the lands soon after entered by the New 
 York Company and named Morristown. He had bought for the purpose 
 of farming with an abundance of elbow room, and expressed his regrets 
 that range for his cattle would so soon be limited by the improvements of 
 that company. It turned out, however, that little or no improvement, 
 beyond the few farms at first commenced, was made. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 131 
 
 This, then, was the extent of the improvements in and about Morris- 
 town when it was the county seat. It was in better condition to accommo- 
 date courts, etc., than was Richmond at its inauguration as seat of justice 
 for the county, and the public could look for better accommodations than 
 at the last named point. But dissatisfaction with the location grew apace, 
 and it was soon a fixed fact that a contest for the removal and a re-loca- 
 tion of the county seat was unavoidable. In fact it began as soon as the 
 decision of the Commissioners was known. As Geneseo was the only 
 point that competed with Morristown for the honor conferred, it is 
 natural to suppose that that was the point at which the great body of the 
 disaffected would endeavor to establish their county town. But it was 
 soon ascertained that there were several candidates lor that honor. General 
 dissatisfaction prevailed on account of the location as it then stood ; four 
 men out of five probably being anxious to remove it on account of the 
 great distance to which they had to travel to attend courts. The site 
 itself was delightful, and those principally interested in its propert} r were 
 enterprising, intelligent and popular. Other sites, however, equally as 
 eligible for beauty and salubrity, and much more central, could be picked 
 out of every third section in any of the more central townships ; and to 
 one of these points the people determined to take it. 
 
 The county courts were held at Geneseo till the Summer or Fall of 
 1841. The first circuit court held in Morristown was in May, 18-42, the 
 last in May, 1844. As stated before, the legislature authorized the hold- 
 ing of courts in Geneseo till suitable accommodations could be prepared at 
 the county seat. The public house at Morristown was conveyed to the 
 county, and a contract for "improving " it was made with David Gove 
 and Nathaniel Walters, an order for seventy dollars being issued for their 
 benefit December 9, 1840. On June 28, 1841, a contract was made with 
 Thos. W. Corey and George Brandenburg, for the erection of the com- 
 modious court-house, 18 by 24 feet, one and a half stories high, and also 
 for the building of a jail, according to specifications and contract made 
 with another party for building one at Richmond. The public house, 
 now (then) the county house,was rented to Corey and Brandenburg for two 
 years for the sum of one hundred dollars, they to furnish a suitable court- 
 room for the use of all courts of the county during the two years, in 
 which time they were to complete the public buildings. The court- 
 house was built. The jail was a mere structure on paper ; the uncer- 
 tainty of there being any use for it in that place causing the court to 
 postpone its erection. 
 
 The dissatisfaction with Morristown as the county town was so 
 extreme that some of those who had been most determined to honor 
 Geneseo with it, expressed a willingness to have it located at some other 
 point than that of their choice, even at Sugar Tree Grove, rather than 
 have it remain at Morristown. Commissioners had twice been appointed 
 by the Legislature to locate a seat of justice for the county, and were 
 sworn to study the interests, immediate and prospective, of the population 
 in determining the site. The first selection it seems was a judicious one. 
 But the people were dissatisfied with it, and a change was effected. The 
 second was judicious or not, just as the parties might think. We can 
 imagine no good reason for the choice save the liberal donation for the 
 county. That it was liberal is certainly true, but the loss to which the 
 
132 HISTORY OF HENBY COUNTY. 
 
 citizens of the county would have been yearly subjected on account of 
 the remoteness of the site from the center would have counterbalanced, 
 four times over, the extra liberality of the enterprising proprietors of 
 Morristown. This the people knew, and while determined to effect the 
 removal of the county capital, they were very generally determined to 
 designate the point at which it should be located. It is believed that this 
 feeling of distrust in Commissioners possessed nearly every citizen of the 
 county, and during the greater part of the agitation of the question no one 
 proposed a resort to the old process ; the reasonableness of the demand 
 for a removal was acquiesced in by the citizens of Morristown themselves. 
 Indeed, Joshua Harper, one of the donors of the county, and principally 
 interested in the prosperity of Morristown, was, in 1842, a candidate for 
 the legislature, and if he had shown the least disposition to oppose the 
 wishes of the people he could have got no support. He distinctly stated 
 that if elected representative, and a majority of the voters of the county 
 sent a petition for the county seat to be removed into the Winnebago 
 swamps, into the swamps it should go. At least his influence should not 
 prevent it. He was elected, and no man was ever more faithful to the 
 interests of his constituents. 
 
 Geneseo was the point to which the majority in the northern part of 
 the county wished the seat of justice removed. A point near Sugar Tree 
 Grove was selected by the southern. Some manceuvering was resorted to 
 to get an admission from opponents that a site on Section 7, 15, 3, was 
 an eligible point for the location. All that was done, however, in the 
 way of manoeuver was to get the admission before the name of the owner 
 of the property should be known. The owner was Rev. Ithamar Pills- 
 bury, of Andover. He was active in his efforts to secure the first location 
 at Andover, but the position of J. M. Allan was too strong for him up to 
 that time, and after there was feud between the two points Andover and 
 Geneseo, and it was thought best by the Pillsbury party that he should 
 not be known in the transaction till suitable admissions had been made 
 by the other party. We have said the " Pillsbury party," but the prime 
 mover, the great laborer in behalf of the point near Sugar Tree Grove 
 was Joseph Tillson, Esq. The "Judge," as he is usually called, was an 
 early settler, and an active man in some important matters of the county. 
 Canvassing for signatures to a petition locating the town near Sugar Tree 
 Grove — at what is now Cambridge — progressed steadily, though with 
 very variable results, as different localities were entered. The petition 
 was drawn up in Wethersfield, by Col. Wells it is believed. John Kil- 
 vington circulated it at Wethersfield, about Barren Grove, on Spring 
 Creek, and obtained a few signatures in Geneseo, after which the Judge 
 took charge of it. When it was ascertained that a majority of the voters 
 of the county had signed the petition to have the county seat located on 
 Section 7, 15, 3, a remonstrance was got up at Geneseo against the location, 
 with a petition added that Commissioners be again appointed to locate a 
 county seat. It is believed J. M. Allan, whose home was then at Geneseo, 
 was the most active man in behalf of his locality. The contest was 
 warm. The Judge sent the petition north of Green River for signatures, 
 and it was returned with a single additional name affixed. He took, it 
 himself, went over the same ground, and obtained forty signatures, 
 Brandenburg leading off. He also re-canvassed the settlement at Andover. 
 
JOSEPH A. SAWYER, 
 Geneseo. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 135 
 
 The petition was sent to Oxford, where a friend promised to circulate and 
 return it. The time for its reception arrived, but no petition came ; the 
 Judge was in a flurry ; time was getting precious: Wm. A. Avers volun- 
 teered to look up the missing paper, and get such signatures ;is had not 
 been appended ; he found it shut up in a chest, where it had been placed 
 for safe keeping, with a very i\>\v additional names on it. Mr. A. pushed 
 the matter along, and without difficulty obtained the signature of every 
 man he met in that locality. It was extensively signed throughout the 
 southern part of the county. A few residents on Spring Creek who 
 signed the petition to locate at Cambridge, it is known, afterwards signed 
 the remonstrance. 
 
 The petition to have Cambridge the new seat of government of the 
 county was forwarded to Colonel John Buford, of Rock Island, who then 
 represented this district in the Senate. A bill was brought before the 
 Senate re-locating the county seat of Henry County. It passed both 
 houses on petition of a majority of the citizens of the countv. 
 
 The bill locating the county seat of Henry Countv was approved by 
 the Governor February 21, 184-3. It provided that the courts should be 
 held at Morristown till accommodations should be provided at the new 
 location. It also required the re-conveyance of all property that had been 
 deeded to the county at Morristown, and the refunding of money donated. 
 
 The difficulty of pleasing the citizens of Henry County in the 
 location of their county town was a matter well known outside. The 
 truth is, there Avas very little in the immediate vicinity of the location 
 except a fine grove of timber to demonstrate the wisdom of fixing the 
 seat of justice at that point. There was no house north of Sugar Tree 
 Grove nearer than those immediately about Geneseo. West there were 
 but two or three until within a mile of Andover. In the grove, and at 
 the " East End." a settlement had fairly commenced. South of what is 
 now the Town of Cambridge, Red Oak, nearly six miles distant, was the 
 nearest settlement. There was no Bishop Hill Colony, no Galva, and no 
 one in that township but James Bonham, at Hickory Grove, and two or 
 three in the northeast corner of the town. A good settlement existed 
 at Wethersfield and along Barren Grove in the southeast corner of the 
 county ; but at Wethersfield an anti-Cambridge feeling existed to a small 
 extent, which grew out of a desire of those malcontents, or the most of 
 them, to be annexed to the County of Stark. At Oxford, in the south- 
 east corner of the county, and about Richland Grove, west of Andover. 
 a few families had collected. The settlement at Andover was one of the 
 most flourishing in the county. Ten miles northwest was a cluster of 
 three or four houses, and a respectable settlement a few miles further, on 
 Rock River. All the settlements in the southern part of the countv 
 (except the slightest opposition at Wethersfield), favored the location, 
 but how was a town to be built? Men and money were required. There 
 was but little immigration to the county or state, and where were 
 numbers and dollars to be obtained, was the question of the hour. 
 
 MORRISTOWN COLONY. 
 
 In the Winter of lS-So-'G, a notice was inserted in several of the 
 NeAv York city daily papers, calling a meeting of persons interested in West- 
 ern colonization. This was held in Congress Hall, and at a subsequent 
 
136 HISTORY OF HHRNRY COUNTY. 
 
 meeting to further consider this matter, a colony was formed and organ- 
 ized under the name of the New York Colony. At these meetings some 
 forty or fifty persons became members of the colony. Charles Oakley, 
 Esq. (now deceased), once Fund Commissioner of the State of Illinois, 
 took a leading part in all these transactions. He had been prospecting 
 out West, and gave a glowing description of the wonderful " prairie coun- 
 try." At the close of these meetings an agreement was drawn up and 
 signed by the colonists, authorizing Charles Oakley and C. C. Wilcox 
 (now of Chicago) as trustees, to proceed to Illinois and locate about a 
 township of land in such part of the state as they might think for the 
 best interest of the members of the colony ; the intention being to 
 enter land somewhere near the Illinois River. But other parties having 
 preceded them to the designed location, which was probably in Bureau 
 County, near or upon the ground now occupied by the Providence Colony, 
 they proceeded into Henry County, and selected their land in Townships 
 16 and 17 — some 30 sections, nearly 20,000 acres. Every individual of 
 the colony bound himself to erect within two years a house or building to 
 cost some specified sum, about $200, on his land, and in case of neglect 
 the land was to revert to the colonists, with, however, this unfortunate 
 condition attached : That the colonists, through their trustees, had the 
 privilege of taking the land from those parties failing to fulfill their part 
 of the contract, and paying three dollars per acre for the same, or double 
 the cost of their land. The result proved that four-fifths of the members 
 preferred the hundred per cent, advance to the hardships of Western life, 
 and did not build ; and ere two years passed the panic of 1837-'8 rendered 
 the other parties unwilling or unable to fulfill their part. Oakley and 
 Wilcox were to receive for their services twenty-five cents per acre for 
 locating these lands, and for surveys and incidental expenses. When 
 surveyed and the town laid out on some eligible spot near the center of 
 the location, the lands and lots were to be put up at auction, and the 
 colonists were to select their property — eight lots in town being distributed 
 with each quarter section. The colonists were to bid for the preference 
 or choice of lands and lots. At this distribution, which Avas in the Sum- 
 mer or Autumn of 1836 (the lands were entered in June of that year), only 
 a few persons were present. The majority of the colonists acted through 
 their agents. There was paid as " preference mone} 7 ," for the choice of 
 these lands, some $6,000 or $7,000, some paying as high as $100 for the 
 choice of a quarter section. After the selection, the balance were dis- 
 tributed by the trustees at their discretion, each member getting the num- 
 ber of acres for which he had paid. This preference money was to be 
 held as trust, and appropriated for the benefit of the colonists as follows : 
 First, to have a colony house built, in which the colonists could live until 
 their residences could be erected ; this was to cost some $3,000. Second, 
 to build a mill and school-house, or to be appropriated as the colonists 
 might desire, or distributed among members. 
 
 Few came that season. Messrs. Oakley andC. C. Williams remained 
 but a short time. The colony lands were surve)ed by ArbaM. Seymour, 
 the County Surveyor. A log house was erected in Morristown, and a 
 colony house contracted for, and afterwards built. This was a line large 
 building two stories high, and well finished, the latter being done by 11. 
 R. Stewart, Esq., of Geneseo. This building was erected upon a lot 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 137 
 
 owned by Chas. Oakley, Esq. It was afterwards sold by Col. Oakley to 
 Joel Wells, whose widow now occupies it. A mill was also built upon 
 Green River upon land owned by Charles Oakley. In the Fall of the year 
 1?36 speculation was still high. Pre-emptions on farms on Rock River 
 with small improvements were valued at 815 to $25 per acre. These 
 prices were for lands in the vicinity of the timber, as prairie land was con- 
 sidered worthless by western men. 
 
 Joshua Harper, N. W. Washburne, Luke C. Sheldon, Chas. W. Dav- 
 enport, Jr. and Tompkins were all of the original colonists that were 
 
 here in 1836. In 1837, John Appleton and Chas. W. Davenport, Sr. and 
 family came, and with them the venerable father of Mis. Davenport and 
 Thos. Fitch, who died at Morristown a few years after at the advauced 
 ao-e of 80 years. These people, with a few others, comprising in all about 
 ten families, scattered over some ten miles of prairie, which constituted 
 the settlement for some twelve or fourteen years. After that time, a new 
 exodus from the East again sent an army westward of good, substantial 
 citizens — a considerable number of whom settled on Morristown prairie, 
 and made it what it now is — one of the best settlements in Henry County. 
 
 THE WETHERSFIELD COLONY. 
 
 The direct settlement of Henry County is largely attributed to the 
 location of colonies. These were mainly from New England, and brought 
 with them all their New England foresight, energy, and frugal thrift ; 
 and to the Wethersfiekl colony, possessing all these attributes, the 
 present prosperity of this portion of the county may be traced. 
 
 As has been noticed in these pages, Mr. Pillsbury, and his associates, 
 Slaughter and Pike, were commissioned by the New York Association, in 
 1835, to select a location for the ^Andover Colony." Upon the return 
 of Mr. Pillsbury in the Fall of that year, he was written to by the Rev. 
 Dr. Caleb J. Tenney, of Wethersfiekl, Connecticut, concerning the loca- 
 tion of another colony in the region of country in which the lands of the 
 Andover Colony were situated, and an interview requested. The result 
 of this interview led the Doctor to project another colony, to be styled 
 the " Wethersfiekl Colony," and to be located near the former. Dr. 
 Tenney Avas an eminent divine, and well acquainted Avith the prominent 
 men of that day Avho would be likely to favor an enterprise by Avhich 
 religion and free education might be successfully planted in the great. 
 Mississippi Valley, and he addressed many of them in relation to this 
 matter. These efforts led to a meeting in the Congregational Church at 
 Wethersfiekl. some time in the Autumn of 1835, the exact date of Avhich 
 can not noAv be obtained. Here the enterprise assumed a tangible shape, 
 and at a subsequent meeting an organization Avas effected. As the names 
 of the projectors of this enterprise Avill be of interest to many of the citi- 
 zens of the county, and valuable as an item of history, they are here 
 given. They were : Dr. Caleb J. Tenney, Selden Miner, Roger Wells, 
 Martin Kellogg, John Francis, Chancey Coleman, Weltha Willard, Rev. 
 John Marsh. Joshua Goodrich, George Wells, Horace Blaine, Henry Rob- 
 bins, Col. Sylvester Blish, Rev. Samuel Redel, William Butler, Rev. Ith- 
 amar Pillsbury, Miles Adams, Eliztir Goodrich, Samuel Galpin, E. Porter, 
 Rev. Horace Hooker, William Tenney, George P. Shipman, Russell H. 
 
188 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 Nevins, Timothy Stillman, Allen Talcott, Rev. Geo. A. Calhoun, Francis 
 Loomis, Edward Payson, D.D., Rev. Geo. Stebbins, Rev. John Wood- 
 bridge, Gersham Buckley, Geo. Buckley, Gardner Spring, D.D., Merritt 
 Butler, Osmond Harrison, Rev. Harvey Tolcott, Jeduthan and Jonathan 
 Hubbard. Sullivan Howard, Geo. Richards, Jasper Gilbert, Rev. Alpha 
 Miller, Nathan DeWolf, J. L. Belden. Nathan Kelley, Stephen Topliff, 
 Dr. A. Welch. Geo. B. Holley, Rev. Chancey Booth, Richard T. Haines, 
 Rev. Ralph Emerson, Robert Gipson, and a few others whose names can- 
 not now be obtained. 
 
 This Company was styled the •' Connecticut Association." The 
 stockholders resided at different points from Maine to New York, some 
 of whom were quite wealthy, and others were very prominent in the 
 religious world. The great temperance agent will be recognized in Rev. 
 John Marsh, Dr. Payson was a distinguished Christian minister, and Rev. 
 Gardner Spring was an eminent divine at the head of one of the most 
 aristocratic Presbyterian churches in the nation. 
 
 The stock of the company was fixed at $250 per share, and entitled 
 each shareholder to one hundred and sixty acres of prairie land, twenty 
 acres of timber, and a town lot. During the winter of 18o5- r 6 one hun- 
 dred shares were taken, and $25,000 paid into the treasury. In Febru- 
 ary, 18^6, a ''committee of purchase" was appointed, consisting of Rev. 
 Ithamar Pillsbury, Col. Sylvester Blish and Elizur Goodrich. The first 
 of these was selected on account of his having some experience in matters 
 of this kind ; the second, on account of his energy and prompt business 
 habits, and the third because lie was a competent surveyor. 
 
 The route of this committee was through Baltimore ; over the moun- 
 tains to Wheeling ; down the Ohio River by steamboat to its junction 
 with the Mississippi ; thence up that stream to the Illinois River ; up 
 that to Peoria, and thence to Knoxville, Henderson Grove and Andover, 
 at which latter place was a house or two, but no inhabitants, nor did any 
 arrive until July following. Arriving here, neither feed nor horses could 
 be obtained, and they were compelled to walk some twenty miles, over 
 to "Barren Grove " — with only a deserted cabin on the way, in Sugar 
 Tree Grove — along the south side of which they commenced to select the 
 Company's land. Rev. Pillsbury and Col. Blish were sanguine of the 
 future of Illinois, and, owing to the previous knowledge of the former, 
 were not long in finding the " desired haven." The surveyor did not 
 partake of their unbounded confidence, and trudged around locating the 
 selections they made, until they had, at different times, succeeded in 
 selecting and entering ninety-nine quarter sections of land, in Townships 
 14, R. 5 and 15, R. 5— the first entry being made May 7, 1836. 
 
 The purchase was made from the Government in the name of Good- 
 rich and Blish, who deeded the land in trust, for the purposes of the asso- 
 ciation, to Chester Bulkley, secretary and treasurer, who afterwards 
 deeded to individual members, or to those who purchased of the company. 
 
 The following Spring, March. ISoT, an additional quarter section 
 was added, making the entries a round hundred. This committee return- 
 ing, another, consisting of Rev. Joseph Goodrich, John F. Willard and 
 Henry G. Little, was appointed to survey and lav out a town plat, and 
 to divide the timber laud into twenty-acre lots. On November 11, 1836, 
 Mr. Willard and Mr. Little reached the lands purchased by the company, 
 
HTSTORY OF HENTtY COUNTY. 139 
 
 with the intention to at once layout the town and the timber lots. They 
 found in the grove, one and one-half miles northeast of the purchase, a 
 cabin, and the family of Mr. John Kilvington, of whom mention is made 
 in the early history of Kewanee. This afforded a home for the party. 
 An effort was at once made to obtain the services of the county surveyor, 
 who lived thirty miles distant, to perform the task, but the attempt 
 proved fruitless, as he could not accomplish it until the following Spring. 
 They returned to French Grove, in Peoria County, where Mr. Little had 
 taken a cabin, and secured the services of Surveyor Nelson Simons, well 
 known to manv citizens of this county. The returning party consisted 
 of John F. Willard, H. G. Little, Nelson Simons. William Wheeler, W. 
 T. Little, Sullivan Howard and Simeon B. Stoddard, who reached, on 
 foot, the purchase, on the evening of November 10, 1836. The two fol- 
 lowing days were spent in surveying and locating the tracts. Toward 
 the close of the second day the party, with the exception of Willard, who 
 remained to build a cabin, started for "Fraker's Grove."' twelve miles 
 distant. As it was very misty the night was intensely dark, and they lost 
 their way. By removing the glass from the face of their compass, so 
 they could feel the hands on the face, they with great difficulty regained 
 their course, and reached their destination about midnight. Awakening 
 " Old Man Dunbar,' as he was called, from his slumbers, they were given 
 food and shelter in the only cabin in this vicinity. 
 
 Willard worked two weeks at his cabin, boarding at Mr. Kilvington's. 
 some two miles distant. When he had completed it, in company with 
 N. Butler and Joseph Goodrich, he " bached " it through the Winter. 
 He hauled his hay from where Sheffield now stands, and obtained the 
 greater portion of his corn in Peoria County. 
 
 During the Spring of 1837, the services of the County Surveyor 
 were obtained, the timber divided into twenty-acre lots, and the town of 
 Wethersfield laid out. " In the month of April," as now appears on the 
 county records, the streets were laid out at right angles, and were six 
 rods — ninety-nine feet — in width. The blocks contained four lots of two 
 and one-half acres each, except those immediately on the public square 
 designed for business lots, and containing one-fourth acre each. One 
 block was set apart for a public square, and one for Academy and College 
 purposes, but the former of these only appears on the town plat. Two 
 lots, one on the east and one on the west, were set apart for cemetery 
 purposes. It will be noticed this village was a counterpart of that of 
 Andover. Counting from north to south the streets bore the names of 
 North, Mill, Church, North Main, South Main, College and South streets. 
 Running east and west they were named East, Edwards, Dwight, Wil- 
 lard, Tennev, Hollis, Payson and West streets. It will also be observed 
 the names of divines entered largely into this list, Edwards and Dwight 
 being in their day presidents of Yale College, and Tenney and Payson hav- 
 ing a national reputation. 
 
 John F. Willard, as has been stated, erected the first cabin on the 
 col.my purchase. Sullivan Howard built a Cottonwood board "shanty" 
 in February, 1837. He wintered in French Grove, Peoria County, and. 
 hauled his lumber from Ellisville on Spoon river, seventy miles distant. 
 Henry G. Little, now living in Iowa, "raised"' a cabin in March. Wil- 
 liam T. Little built another soon alter. This latter was just eighteen by 
 
140 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 twenty feet in dimensions, and, for some time, accommodated the family 
 of his father, Aimer B. Little, the two families comprising nine members. 
 In June, the first birth in this colony occurred in this cabin, a daugh- 
 ter being born to William T. She lived to maturity, married, and removed 
 to Vermont. 
 
 Elisha R. Wolcott, and Caleb J. T. Little arrived in April, Evan 
 Wheaton came in June, and C. B. Miner in July. In August, Colonel 
 Sylvester Biish and his son William arrived with their families. They 
 were better prepared than most settlers, and were the first to come 
 through from Connecticut with teams. They stopped with H. G. Little 
 on their arrival, and with his family rather filled his cabin. Shortly after 
 this the first election was held in this precinct after its organization, the 
 place of voting being Mr. Little's house. Selden Miner came in August. 
 Luther C. Sleight some time that season. In the Summer of 1838 Francis 
 Loomis came. John H. Wells and David Potter, whose family became 
 somewhat prominent in the colony, came in October. This latter gentle- 
 man planted the first orchard in the settlement, and raised the first fruit 
 crop. Cham pi in Lester moved in the Spring of 1839, Deacon Zenas 
 Hotchkiss in the Summer. William T. Little, before mentioned, turned 
 the first furrow on these prairies where now C. C. Blish resides. He was 
 soon followed by others, and that season — 1837 — quite a " sod crop" was 
 raised. — and mostly eaten by cattle. The project of building a steam 
 grist and saw mill was agitated the first year of the settlement, and in 
 1837 decisive steps were taken toward the accomplishment of this most 
 necessary of conveniences. 
 
 Abner B. Little, father of H. G. and C. J. T., came to Wethersfield 
 in April, 1837. He was born at New Salem, N. H., in 1774, and married 
 Nancy Tenney, of Hollis, N. H., Jan. 20, 1802. Thirteen children were 
 born to them, ten of whom came to this county, and whose names appear 
 elsewhere. Mrs Little died July 7, 1847, aged QQ years. Mr. Little, 
 Sept. 8, 1863, aged 89 years. 
 
 The food of the colonists was exceedingly coarse and rather scanty. 
 Coffee, cornbread and pork — pork, cornbread and coffee, constituted the 
 chief variety ; but what was lacking in quality was made up most 
 abundantly in the amount consumed. The appetite of the frontiersman 
 is not generally so dainty as voracious. Excellent air and abundant exer- 
 cise atoned for all tastes. The mill proved disastrous financially to the 
 colony, involving it some $4,000 in debt, besides the amount paid on its 
 completion, — $5,000. No one could be found to purchase such an incum- 
 brance, and after various changes, it was sold to Jeduthan Hubbard for 
 $2,000, thereby making a clear lo^s of $7,000. It had been most bene- 
 ficial, however, in supplying a dire necessity to all this country. A 
 most interesting incident occurred in its erection and continuance, which 
 the reader will find recorded in these pages in the chapter headed "In- 
 teresting Events." 
 
 As the indebtedness of the colony had to be met, but little more than 
 eighty acres of prairie land was given to each stockholder in addition to 
 the town lot and timber land. 
 
 Out of the nearly sixty members of the association only four came 
 personally to aid in the organization. These were Col. Blish, Francis 
 Loomis, Sullivan Howard, and Charles Richards. Selden Miner was 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 141 
 
 represented by two sons, and Gardner Spring, D.D., by one son. Rev. 
 Ithamar Pillsbury was already at the head of the And over colony, where 
 for many years lie was the most prominent man in it. He was married here, 
 Dec. 18, 1837, to Miss Caroline Miller. On August 22 previous he per- 
 formed the first marriage ceremony in the colony (also the first in the 
 county), being the nuptials of Lewis Hurd and Caroline W. Little, a 
 sister of Henry G. and W. T. Little. They are still residents of Weth- 
 ersfield. James E. Carson opened a temporary store in the Winter of 
 1839-'40. but suspended operations in less than one year. In the Spring 
 of 1845, Garey E. Smith opened the first store proper. He was followed 
 by Daniel McClure, who established his trade in 1840. The following 
 year William Blish opened a stock of goods, and was followed by others 
 in quick succession, when the advent of ihe railroad and the consequent 
 opening of Kewanee, caused a general removal of all such commodities 
 to that locality. 
 
 The earliest school was taught by Parmelia Stewart, daughter of R. 
 R. Stewart, of Geneseo. She is now Mrs. Dr. Hume of that city. She 
 taught in what is properly known as the " Old Log Church." After- 
 wards a school-house was built a little south of this latter building, and 
 school was held there for a few years. The next move in this direction 
 was the purchase of the old Baptist Church, which is still used. About 
 ten or twelve years ago, a new edifice was constructed, and is now used 
 in connection with the former, for educational purposes. 
 
 THE CHURCHES. 
 
 The Congregational Church. Although a number of the colonists 
 were members of this religious faith in their former homes, it was not till 
 October, 19, 1839, that they organized the church here. Previous to this 
 time, however, Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury, of Andover, was employed to 
 preach to them one fourth of his time, through a part of 1837, and to 
 about November, 1838. He often walked from one charge to the other, 
 and when the reader will recollect the entire absence of bridges, compel- 
 ling him to wade or swim the streams, he will properly judge the labors 
 of this man, and of his indefatigable industry. Rev. W. F. Vaill was 
 sent here by the Connecticut Home Missionary Society, arriving at 
 Wethersneld November 21, 1838. The following year, at the date men- 
 tioned, the church was organized at the house of Col. John H. Wells, 
 with fifteen members. They were : Rev. Joseph and Mrs. Goodrich, 
 Rev. William Vaill, Nancy T. Little, Mrs. Rhoda Blish, John H. Wells, 
 Mrs. Julia Wells, L. C. Sleight, Hosea and Mrs. Buckley, Deacon Zenas 
 Hotchkiss and wife, Norman Butler and wife, and Francis Loomis. Rev. 
 Vaill remained pastor some eight years. As has been stated, the meetings 
 were held for some time in private residences; Col. Blish's being the 
 largest, was often used for this purpose. Mrs. Blish is now the only one 
 of the original fifteen who comprised the first members, now living in 
 this vicinity. In the Summer of 1838, a log church was erected, and 
 used until the year 1849, when a frame structure was built, which is yet 
 standing. In 1851, a good parsonage was erected. On the organization 
 of the Congregational Church in Kewanee, many of the members from 
 Wethersfield united there, it being a more convenient location. Gradu- 
 
142 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 ally almost all went there, until now but a small number remain, and no 
 regular service is maintained. Following the Rev. Vaill was Rev. Samuel 
 Ordway, who remained about three years. He was succeeded by Rev. 
 Darius Gore, who was pastor about the same length of time, when R. S. 
 Thrall came, who preached one and a half years. Rev. W. T. Bartle 
 was the next pastor, and preached for two years. After him was Rev. 
 Thomas Snell, who remained one and a half years, and was succeeded by 
 Rev. Robert Rudd, who filled the pulpit one year. The next was Rev. 
 B. B. Parsons, who was installed pastor August 17, 1859, and remained 
 in charge some time. He was followed by Rev. L. D. Pomeroy, whose 
 pastorate extended over four years, and was succeeded by Rev. Rider, 
 who preached some two years. Rev. W. T. Bartle was again called, and 
 preached for them one year. From that time the church began to decline, 
 owing to the members uniting at Kewanee, and has sustained no regular 
 ministry since. 
 
 The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1841. The 
 meetings were held for some time in residences, and at other times in 
 the school-house, until the year 1858. In 1851, a commodious house 
 of worship was commenced, but not completed and occupied until 
 L853. The formation of the society in Kewanee, with which many of 
 this church united, caused a decline in the church here, and it was 
 finally abandoned. 
 
 The Baptist Church was organized at a council held September 28, 
 1843, by eight persons, viz : Elder Edward Otis, Charles B. Miner, Mary 
 G. Miner, Edward Otis, Merrill Otis, Hileman Otis, and Hannah and 
 Sarah Otis, united. The first three of these were from Connecticut, the 
 remainder from Ohio, ft was not until two years afterward that preach- 
 ing was secured. During this time, Elders Otis, Jonathan Miner and 
 others officiated. During the Summer of 1845, Elder Charles E. Tinker 
 was secured to preach one Sunday in each month, and so continued for 
 five years. The meetings were sometimes held on the north side of Barren 
 Grove, and at other times at the west end, in school-houses, and often in 
 the open air. For the last two years of this man's labors the meetings 
 were not held at Wethersfield, and this church ultimately became the 
 Baptist, Church at Annawan. Another church was established at 
 Wethersfield, May 17, 1851, with eleven members. They were: Ezekiel 
 Cole, Mrs. Maria Cole, John Ewing, Mrs. Keziah Ewing, Mrs. Jane White, 
 Mrs. Susan Ellenwood, Mrs. Caroline Purviance, Mrs. Maria F. Miner, 
 Charles B. Miner, Mrs. Mary A. Miner, and Austin Sykes. Of these, 
 the last three named are members. 
 
 In July, 1852, Elder J. M. Stickney commenced to preach for this 
 charge, remaining but a short time. He was succeeded by J. S. Mahan, 
 from Galesburg. 'i hey now numbered only nine members, but in 1854 
 were greatly increased, over fifty uniting. Elder Mahan resigned in 1855, 
 and was followed by Dr. J. M. Winn, who was succeeded the same year 
 by Elder S. P. Ives. The following Summer, the members, by a majority 
 vote, decided to remove their place of worship to Kewanee, and sold 
 their unfinished brick church to the School Trustees of Wethersfield. 
 From that time the congregation assumed the name of the First Baptist 
 Church of Kewanee. Other churches were established in this colony, 
 but they are now extinct, or the members are so few that no regular 
 

 JOHN BLACKBURN (deceased), 
 Kewanee. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 145 
 
 organization is sustained. As the colony is the source from which all 
 the affluence, position and wealth of Kewanee were obtained, this ex- 
 tended sketch is given it. Many pages could be filled with incidents 
 connected with the early life of these people, but space forbids their 
 insertion, save a few, which the reader will find in a chapter already 
 referred to. 
 
 BISHOP HILL COLONY. 
 
 The founder of the colony at Bishop Hill was Mr. Eric Jansen, a 
 man about thirty-five or forty years of age, and a native of Sweden. He 
 was possessed of strong religious convictions, large social affections, and 
 an active vigorous mind. He abjured the Lutheran faith, the almost uni- 
 versal religion of his native country, and one which bore much the same 
 relation to Sweden that the Established Church of England does to that 
 kingdom. By precept and preaching he gathered about him some eleven 
 hundred adherents to his belief. 
 
 These met with great opposition from the Lutheran House of 
 Bishops, and Mr. Jansen and some of his more prominent followers were 
 at times imprisoned. Dining one of his confinements in that place he 
 was visited by two physicians, who would have adjudged him insane, had 
 not an influential merchant been present and threatened them with full 
 process of the law for this most unjust act. This merchant was a mem- 
 ber of the Lutheran Church, but a man of large, liberal views, and pos- 
 sessed with a strong love of liberty. 
 
 Mr. Jansen persisted in his work for some three years or longer, 
 when, the opposition becoming too strong, it was decided to emigrate to 
 that land of liberty, America ; there to establish a colony and worship 
 their God in their own way, and in their own belief. One of the prin- 
 cipal tenets of their religion was that all things should be in common, 
 so that no poor would go unprovided, or none suffer for lack of means. 
 Among the first converts to this belief were a Mr. Hedine and a Mr. 
 Olson, men of property, who gave freely of their wealth to aid those who 
 were needy. 
 
 A delegation of them visited King Oscar I, to obtain passports, hav- 
 ing been refused these necessary papers by the proper authorities. The 
 King told them he could not conflict with the authority of the House of 
 Bishops, save to grant them the privilege of leaving the country should 
 they desire. He gave the orders, and procuring the passports, the colony, 
 numbering some eleven hundred persons, set sail in the Summer of 1846. 
 They arrived in New York in October of that year, and the same month 
 about seven hundred of them reached Bishop Hill, Henry County, Illi- 
 nois, the remaining four hundred having gone to other localities. Many 
 of this latter number were deceivers and impostors, having joined the 
 colony for no other purpose than to get their passage paid ; the fund for 
 this object having been a common one, and some had had their debts paid 
 before leaving Fatherland. 
 
 In order that Mr. Jansen could come to America (he had preceded 
 the colonists), he was compelled to escape into Norway, where, obtain- 
 ing a passport under an assumed name, he succeeded in embarking on a 
 vessel whose destination was New York. 
 
 The year previous to the landing of the colony, a few persons had 
 
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146 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 been sent to America for the purpose of finding them a home. These 
 had selected the present site of Bishop Hill, and when the emigrants 
 arrived, in New York they were met by Mr. Jansen, their acknowledged 
 leader, and at once came to their new home. 
 
 A brother of the Mr. Olson — 01 ef Olson — had been one of the party 
 sent out the year previous, and had made a pretty thorough prospecting 
 tour throughout the West, in the Spring of 1840, including the states of 
 Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. He had written to many of his friends in 
 Sweden advising them of the feasibility of the coming of the colony, and 
 of the ease with which a home could be secured in the then western 
 wilds. He purchased of the elder Piatt ;i farm at the east end of Red 
 Oak Grove ; this being the first of any connected with the colony. 
 
 After Mr. Jansen reached the United States, he sent word to the 
 friends in Sweden to print, or get printed, some hymn books and other 
 religious works for the use of the colony. This printing was very diffi- 
 cult to obtain, as no printer would risk the fine attendant on such publi- 
 cations. To obviate this difficulty a press was purchased, and with the 
 aid of a practical printer, they did their own printing. 
 
 Of the eleven hundred colonists who came in 1846, many sold their 
 estates at a sacrifice, and were compelled to send an agent in after years 
 to collect even this. 
 
 The colonists settled at first along the south bank of the South Ed- 
 ward Creek, a small, sluggish stream. The site was a most beautiful one, 
 being sparsely covered with a small growth of oaks. Having neither 
 material for building nor money with which to purchase it, they erected 
 'tents for their immediate protection. These proving inadequate, caves 
 were excavated in the hillside, and in these rude habitations many of the 
 colonists passed their first Winter in America. These were damp and 
 unwholesome, and much of the mortality prevailing was due to them. 
 While erecting tents for their own immediate accommodation, they were 
 not forgetful of the worship of Almighty God, and- erected a very large 
 tent in which their meetings and Sabbath-schools were held. The hard- 
 ships that followed the immediate settlement were more than many 
 of the members had resolution to endure, and they left singly and 
 in squads as their lack of faith and pressing wants seemed to require. 
 On reaching their new home the funds of the society were nearly ex- 
 hausted, and they had no credit. Notwithstanding this, provisions must 
 be had for the year's consumption. Not a man, save a sailor, who had 
 picked up a little English, could speak a word of that language. John 
 Olson, who was gifted with the faculty of making intelligible signs, under- 
 took to provide food, and succeeded tolerably well while the money 
 lasted. They were expecting funds in the Spring in sufficient amounts 
 to relieve all pressing and immediate wants. Mud caves soon gave place 
 to houses constructed of unbaked brick and an occasional frame, but these 
 residences were very inferior till 1849, when a four-story brick was 
 erected, about 100 feet in length and 45 in breadth. The basement was 
 intended for a dining-room and the upper part divided into rooms for 
 families. In 1851 the building was extended 100 feet in length. It is 
 still occupied by families of new comers, or by those unable to provide 
 their own homes. 
 
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 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 147 
 
 the basement for families, was erected as early as 1849, the religious zeal 
 of the colonists causing them to look after a house of worship before 
 securing their personal comfort. This edifice is still occupied for the 
 purposes for which it was erected. 
 
 To the credit, of the people it must be stated that they established 
 an English school as early as January, 1847. A Presbyterian clergyman, 
 Rev. Talbot, taught some thirty-five scholors in a mud cave, from Janu- 
 ary to July. At times he was assisted by his daughter, Mrs. Pollock, 
 afterwards the wife of Eric Jansen, and now his widow. Talbot taught 
 the second school, and Nelson Simons, M. D., was employed about one 
 year as their third schoolmaster. 
 
 While the improvements in general were going on the colonists were 
 not neglectful of orchards and the planting of the smaller fruits ; but it 
 cannot be said that the yield of fruits so far has equaled their expecta- 
 tions. Among the earlier branches of industry a brewery, for the manu- 
 facture of small beer, was erected. This beverage is a common drink 
 among the Swedes, and the manufacture commeneed at an early day. 
 About the } r ear 1851 they erected a commodious brick brewery from 
 which they manufactured some ten barrels of beer a day while in opera- 
 tion. 
 
 The progress of improvement was steady, and a grist-mill on a small 
 scale was soon in operation on the Edwards Creek, at the Hill. Two 
 saw-mills were also soon under way on the same stream. One of them 
 they purchased. The construction of a steam grist-mill was commenced 
 in 1849, under the direction of Eric Jansen. but not completed till after 
 his death. 
 
 The correct conduct of these people soon convinced those living near- 
 est them that nothing was to lie apprehended from them, as their creed 
 was essentially harmless to all outsiders. And in the hour of need, the 
 colonists found fast friends in the majority of those near them. By the 
 year 1851 they had grown and strengthened, and had built a first-class 
 steam flouring-mill, which turned out a large surplus of flour beyond the 
 wants of the colony. 
 
 They had opportunities of securing large quantities of wheat, receiv- 
 ing sometimes one-third and at others one-half the crop for taking care of 
 the balance. Flax was a staple with them for several years. From the 
 crop of 1847 they manufactured 12,000 yards of linen or thereabouts, and 
 sold the entire amount, as they had two or three years' supply of 
 clothing on hand. In 1849 they sold 12.454 yards of linen and4.li". 1 
 yards of carpeting. In 1850 they sold the crop of 1849: linen, 9, 323 
 yards; carpeting. 3,618 yards. In 1851 crop of 1850: linen. 28,322 
 yards: carpeting. 3,237 yards. This was the largest product in any one 
 year, and the amount gradually grew less till the year 1857, when they 
 manufactured but little for sale. The aggregate amount of linen sold to 
 1857 was 130,309 yards; of carpeting. 22,569 yards. The carpeting 
 was all coarse, being known as " rag " carpeting. The linen was much 
 of it quite line ; but the coarser kinds were the most in demand, and after 
 the first year or two but little fine linen, except in the shape of table- 
 cloths, was manufactured. These goods were sold for cash, or traded for 
 other goods in demand at the Hill, as opportunity offered ; large quantities 
 being peddled out over the country. 
 
148 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 The spinning and weaving is done almost exclusively by the women, 
 children of both sexes assisting at spooling, etc. In the early years, as 
 looms and rooms in which to place them were scarce, the weavers were 
 divided into squads or gangs, and the looms kept running night and day. 
 Not a little of the prosperity of the colony is due to the bone and muscle 
 of the women who labored through the summer in the fields as industri- 
 ously as the men, and in the winter at the wheels — looms and other work 
 carried on in doors. 
 
 From living in such poor habitations at first, and from being unac- 
 customed to the climate, great numbers sickened and died. Especially 
 among the children was the mortality fearful. During the great cholera 
 scourge of the years 1849, '50, '51 and '52, men would go to their work 
 in the morning in good health, and die before the going down of the sun. 
 
 From this cause, and the leaving of those in fear of the disease, the 
 colony was atone time reduced to 114 souls. These survived the plague, 
 and had the hardihood to remain. At the time Mr. Jansen was mur- 
 dered, in May, 1850 (an account of which is given elsewhere), they were 
 suffering from sickness, desertion, and death, and the fact that these had 
 the fortitude to remain amid such a multplicity of discouragements, was 
 proof conclusive of the earnestness of their conviction that they were 
 called to suffer, and, if need be, to die in demonstrating the true method 
 of Christian fellowship. In erecting the large buildings for dwellings ; 
 in the manufacture of cloth ; in the erection of large mills ; in their fru- 
 gal industry, and in their honest endeavors to promote their welfare spirit- 
 ually and temporally, during all these trials ui poverty, sickness, death, 
 desertion, and strangers in a strange land, a lesson of commendable zeal 
 may be learned, and an example of fortitude which has few equals in the 
 history of Henry County. 
 
 By the year 1853 or '54 affairs were brightening, and prospects grew 
 better. Other emigrants came, other buildings were erected, and the 
 hopes of the earl} r colonists began to be realized. 
 
 Brick buildings, capable of accommodating from eight to double that 
 number of families, were at times erected. In these each family had one 
 or more rooms. All worked together, and at meal time repaired to the 
 large dining-rooms and partook of food provided for all. Each one was 
 required to labor, and after receiving sufficient clothing and food from 
 the products, the remainder were used to purchase more land or build 
 additional buildings. Human nature is the same in all ages and among 
 all people, and here, as well as elsewhere, were those who would not per- 
 form their share of the labor, or provide for the common good. By the 
 year 1860, it was found that the theories of Mr. Jansen would not prevail 
 in practical life, and a division occurred. 
 
 By this year all the large brick buildings spoken of were erected. 
 At this time they were divided into two parties, known as the Johnson 
 (Jansen) and Olson parties. The former, being more numerous, obtained 
 about two-thirds of the property ; the latter, the remainder. No serious 
 difficulties arose from this division, and the individual affairs were con- 
 ducted on the same plan heretpfore pursued. 
 
 The following year, the Olson party were divided into three divi- 
 sions or parts, and the Johnson party made an individual distribution of 
 their lands and town property. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 149 
 
 By this time it had been clearly demonstrated that it was better by 
 far for all to be thrown upon an individual responsibility, and a distribu- 
 tion on the following- plan was made of all property belonging to this 
 party : 
 
 To every person, male or female, that had attained the age of 35 
 years a full share of all lands, timber and town lots, and personal property 
 was given. A full share consisted of 22 acres of land, one timber lot — 
 nearly two acres — one town lot, and an equal part in all barns, horses, 
 cattle, hogs, sheep or other domestic animals, and all farming implements 
 and household utensils. All under this age received a share correspond- 
 ing in amount and value to the age of the individual, no discrimination 
 being shown to either sex. The smallest share was about eight acres of 
 land, a correspondingly small town and timber lot. and part of the per- 
 sonal property. Thus a man over 35 years of age, having a wife that age 
 or over, and several children, would receive many acres of land and con- 
 siderable property to manage. He held that of the wife and children 
 simply in trust, the deeds to all the property being made in the name of 
 the head of the family. 
 
 This division is still maintained, and as a result of this, and thereby 
 each being thrown upon his own resources, active industry at once pre- 
 vailed, the result of which may now be seen in well-tilled farms and com- 
 modious dwellings. 
 
 . This same year, in April, the town was laid out by the trustees, Olef 
 Johnson, Jonas Erickson, Swan Swanson, Jonas Olson, Jonas Kronberg, 
 Olef Stenberg, and Jacob Jacobson. In 1861, the Olson party, being 
 divided into three factions, continued to prosecute their labors under the 
 colony system. One year's trial, however, convinced them of the results. 
 These factions were known as Olson, Stonberg, and (Martin) Johnson 
 divisions, which, at the close of the year 1861, divided their property to 
 the individuals comprising each faction on the basis adopted by the John- 
 son party in 1860. The shares were, however, not quite so large. The 
 large brick buildings are now principally owned by the old settlers. 
 
 After the establishment of the colony the school-room was removed 
 from the cave to any vacant room which could be utilized for that pur- 
 pose. The school-room was therefore constantly changing until the erec- 
 tion of the large frame building spoken of, when the upper room in it 
 was occupied for a number of years. In the } T ear 1858 or '59 the present 
 school-house was erected. It contains four rooms for school purposes, 
 and a library. Two teachers are now employed, who have been raised in 
 the colony, and all exercises have always been conducted in the English 
 language, showing the colony came to America to become her citizens. 
 
 In the Fall of 1818, an adventurer named Root, the son of a wealthy 
 Swede, of Stockholm, made his appearance at Bishop Hill, having been, 
 as he asserted, just discharged from the army that had been operating in 
 Mexico. Subsequent developments however indicated his having been 
 a fugitive from justice. Upon his arrival at Bishop Hill he expressed a 
 desire to become one of the fraternity, and as there seemed to be no 
 reasonable objection, he was duly admitted. 
 
 He soon after made a marriage contract with a cousin of Eric Jansen. 
 the consummation of which was under special contract, to wit: that if 
 Root should afterwards decide to leave the colony, he should go alone, 
 
150 HTSTORY OF HENPA* COUNTY. 
 
 t ■ 
 
 leaving the wife to enjoy in the colony all the rights and immunities of 
 the establishment. 
 
 He soon earned the reputation of being constitutionally opposed to 
 labor of any kind, spending most of his time with a gun on his shoulder 
 in the woods, and even this soon getting tiresome, he shortly left for parts 
 unknown. His tyrannical treatment of his wife had, however, pretty 
 thoroughly destroyed her affection for him, and she bore the separation 
 with feelings more of joy than sorrow. 
 
 After an absence of several months, during which time his wife gave 
 birth to a son, he returned to the colony. It was some time before he 
 called to see his wife, notwithstanding he was informed a son was waiting 
 to greet him. Soon after taking up quarters with his wife, he proposed 
 to have her leave the colony with him, to which she strongly objected, 
 while he as persistently insisted upon her going. Jansen sustained the 
 objections, which exasperated Root to such an extent he exhibited to his 
 wife a revolver and bowie knife, swearing vengeance on Jansen, and at 
 other times threatening to use them on her or the babe. 
 
 Matters proceeded in this manner some time. when, being unable to 
 persuade her to accompany him peaceably, he determined on carrying off 
 his wife by force, which lie endeavored with the assistance of outside 
 friends to accomplish in the following manner: Obtaining the services 
 of a young man named Stanley, who belonged in Cambridge, he stationed 
 him with a horse and buggy at a convenient distance from Mrs. Root's 
 room, and while the community were at dinner. Root compelled her to 
 enter the buggy, and the trio drove rapidly awa\ from the Hill, Mrs. Root 
 being seated in the bottom of the buggy and covered up. Their proceed- 
 ings being observed, they were soon hotly pursued and overtaken within 
 two miles of their starting point, by a dozen of the brethren, who ordered 
 them to stdp. They were told distinctly if the woman wanted to leave, 
 she could do so unmolested ; but if she wished to stay, they proposed to 
 take her back. 
 
 Root and Stanley, both being armed, kept their pursuers at bay, the 
 woman meantime making manifest her desire to return by an effort to 
 release herself from the coverings thrown over her. Root laid his pistol 
 on the seat behind him, and endeavored to hold her down ; meanwhile 
 one of the attacking party rushed up. and, seizing the weapon, carried it 
 off. Stanley, seeing the six-shooter in the wrong hands, and his own 
 being only a single-barrel, concluded it best to surrender, and the woman 
 was allowed to leave the buggy and go witli her friends. At this point 
 Stanley disappears from public notice, except in a single instance some 
 time after, when he distinguished himself by figuring as one of two parties 
 (the other being the lady witli whom he boarded) of whom a choice bit 
 of scandal arose, which was finally settled by the infuriated husband of 
 the aforesaid lady. Thwarted in his purpose, Root had Jansen and oth- 
 ers arrested fur restraining the liberty of his wife. She was subpoenaed 
 as a witness, and the officer insisting on her accompanying him at once, 
 she assented with the belief she would soon have justice done her in the 
 courts. The officer, however, had no legal authority to take this step ; 
 but was carrying out a deeply-laid scheme of Root's to get possession of 
 the woman, and succeeded in taking her to Cambridge, where she was 
 confined in a room and denied all communication with her friends. Mr. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 1">1 
 
 S. P. Brainard, the Clerk of the Circuit and County Court.-, took a most 
 active part in excluding the friends, and much to their disgust, as to them 
 was he indebted for his election to office. 
 
 A day later Root succeeded in abducting his wife the second time, 
 and. taking her in a buggy, despite her screams, drove to the Rock River 
 settlement, and nut up at the house of P. K. Ilanna. 
 
 From here Root took her to Davenport, thence to Chicago, where 
 she had a sister living, who. knowing of Root's brutal treatment of his 
 wife, soon communicated with the colonists, and they, in turn, offered 
 the woman safe transit to her home in the colony if she desired it. Mrs. 
 Root signifying her wish to return, was sent for by a party, who. with a 
 team, took her hack to Bishop Hill, which place she reached in safety : 
 thence she went to St. Louis, where she remained until all danger was 
 past, when she returned to the colony, where she still lives. 
 
 At the May term of court in 1850, Root, being greatly exasperated 
 at Jansen tor his repeated efforts to induce his (Root's) wife to remain in 
 the colony, shot Jansen in the court-house, jusl at the hour of adjourn- 
 ment for dinner. Mr. Jansen expired in a few hours. Root was at once 
 taken into custody, tried for murder, receiving a sentence of two or three 
 years in the State Prison. He died shortly after its expiration. 
 
 COUNTY COURTS. 
 
 The county seat was located at Richmond, Oct. 6, 1837. The first 
 term of Circuit Court was held here by Hon. Thomas Ford, afterwards 
 Governor of the state, on April 2, 1839. In the month of June follow- 
 ing the small frame court-house was burned, also a two-story bouse erect- 
 ed by Harris. Steps were at once taken to remove the seat of justice 
 
 to a more convenient locality, the citizens of Geneseo being most active 
 in this move wishing to secure the prize for their own town. In this they 
 were defeated, as the site selected was the Morristown Colony purchase. 
 One term of court was, however, held at Geneseo on April 6, 1840, and 
 two the following year. Court was removed to Morristown, and the first 
 session held there on May 16, 1842 ; afterwards, on Sept. 26 ; on May 15, 
 1843 ; on Sept. 25 ; and lastly, on May 24, 1844. 
 
 The county seat was located at Cambridge in the early part of 184;) ; 
 hut no provision being made for holding courts there, they continued to 
 meet at Morristown, where the court-house, a small unfinished frame 
 building, was located. The citizens of Cambridge, desiring to make cer- 
 tain of the seat of justice within their own limits, obtained permission 
 from the county officers to remove this building to their town. It was 
 granted, and the building removed in the Summer or Kail of 1843. 
 Yet court did not come ; still continuing the county business at Morris- 
 town two sessions in September and in May following. The court-house 
 referred to was brought to Cambridge with ox teams, ami placed on the 
 southeast corner of what is now the College Square. Here courts were 
 held until the erection of the present structure, which was completed 
 and accepted July 8. 1845. It was erected by Sullivan Howard, one of 
 the early settlers of Wethersfield, and cost about $3,000. The old wooden 
 jail was begun in 18o3, and completed the following year. 
 
 The present court-house, a very commodious and comfortable build- 
 ing in all its parts, was finished in 1866. In 1858 a small lire-proof 
 
152 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 building was erected immediately west of the court-house, costing about 
 $10,000. It is used as the receptacle for all the county records, and as 
 the offices of the county and circuit clerks, and that of the count}' treas- 
 urer. It is intended to erect, as soon as practicable, probably during the 
 coming j^ear, a court-house suitable to the needs of the county, and one 
 which will be an ornament to the energy and taste of the citizens. 
 
 The first case tried in the Henry County Court before a jury, was an 
 appeal case wherein Hiram Pearce was tried for " disturbing the peace 
 and good order of a congregation assembled for divine worship, b} r pro- 
 fane language and disorderly and immoral conduct." He was found 
 guilty and fined twenty dollars. 
 
 In the old court-house, accommodation could hardly be had for the 
 officers of the court, when they had to find room for the jury. This bod}' 
 often retired to the shadow of a near tree, or ha}'-stack, and carried on 
 their deliberations in commodious but rather undesirable quarters. 
 
 To find lodging at first in Cambridge was almost an impossibility, and 
 tended greatly to lessen the growth of that place. The members of the 
 bar would have to go to Andover, and to neighboring cabins for shelter 
 and food. Pages could be filled with incidents illustrating the mode of 
 administering justice which, though generally unhindered by legal forms, 
 was sure. The first case in the present court-house was conducted by 
 Judge Jos. Tillson, now a resident of Cambridge, and who has been closely 
 identified with all her interests. 
 
 November, 1849, under the new constitution, a county judge (who 
 was also probate) and two associates, st} r led county justices, were elected, 
 to-wit: J. M. Allan, judge; Wm, Miller and John Piatt, associates. In 
 1850, Allan was elected Representative to the General Assembly, and a 
 special election for judge to fill the vacancy occasioned by his resigna- 
 tion, resulted in the election of Joseph Tillson. In 1853, Stephen 
 Palmer was elected judge, and Robert Getty and John Piatt, associates. 
 In 1857, the township organization was effected, and the board of super- 
 visors discharged the duties of the former court. 
 
 SHABBONA. 
 
 This celebrated Indian chief lived two years at Shabbona Grove, in 
 this county. He was born at an Indian village on Kankakee River, about 
 1775. While young, he was made chief of the band and went to Shab- 
 bona Grove, now DeKalb Co.. where they were found in the early settle- 
 ment of this part of the state. During the War of 1812, Shabbona, with 
 his warriors, joined Tecumseh ; was by his side when he fell, at the battle 
 of the Thames. Shabbona, in 1< S '27. by visiting every lodge of the Potta- 
 wattamies, prevented them from participating in the Winnebago War. 
 Shabbona was styled " the white man's friend" (through reproach) on 
 account of his always being so friendly to the whites. In all the Indian 
 wars of his day Shabbona exerted such influence that he prevented his 
 own tribe and many other tribes from making or participating in wars 
 against the whites, and often in times of war notified the settlers, and 
 thereby saved their lives. The citizens of Ottawa bought him a tract of 
 land above Seneca, Grundy Co., on Illinois River, on which they built 
 a house and supplied him with means on which to live. He died July 
 17, 1859, in his 84th year, and was buried at Morris. His squaw, 
 Pokanoka, was drowned Nov. 30, 1864, and was buried by his side. 
 
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PRES. I S .T NATL. BANK 
 KEWANEE 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 155 
 
 KEWANEE. 
 
 The traveler in 1853, had he passed from Dixon to Wethersfield, 
 would have found where now stands Kewanee, a modest and well-tilled 
 farm, the property of M. B. and J. P. Potter* on the west, and a broad, 
 undulating prairie on the east, the division Hue being then a township 
 road, and now known as Main Street. The unpretentious farm-house, 
 now the residence of Harry Thompson, ma} - still be seen by the curious, 
 standing directly north of the building known as " Phillips Block." The 
 first settlers of the land comprised in the township were John Kilvington, 
 Robert Coultis and Cornelius Bryan, who came in the Fall of 1836. In 
 
 the month of February, previous. John King and Pierce made the 
 
 first entries. They were followed by Goodrich and Blish, whose entries 
 bear date May 7, 1836', and in July by Henry Kemerling. This same 
 year twenty-one sections — 13, 440 acres — were taken up by the Connecti- 
 cut Association, and before 1850 almost every acre was entered. 
 
 The advent of the C. B. & Q. R. R. in 1853 ( then called the Military 
 Tract R. R.) decided the location of the village. Strenuous efforts were 
 made by the citizens of Wethersfield, one mile south, to secure the pas- 
 sage of the railroad through their town. Owing to heavy grades and the 
 crossing of a stream, involving a large extra expense, this was not acceded 
 to by the company, and grading was commenced on the proposed route. 
 Enterprising citizens of that day saw the result, and quickly took advan- 
 tage of the location to secure a town on the railroad. 
 
 Nothing particularly noteworthy took place until the railroad depot 
 was fixed on the northwest quarter of section 33. The company had at 
 first decided to place it on the northeast quarter of section :;2. but a de- 
 fective title compelled a re -location. Matthew B. and J. P. Potter 
 and Col. Blish owned the site. The former, after selling five acres of their 
 quarter section to Geo. A. Morse and Silas Willard, traded the bal- 
 ance to Dwight Need ham for his beautiful farm a little farther south. Mr. 
 Needham at once sold to Capt. Sullivan Howard, Ralph A. Tenney — 
 better known as " Ralph" — and Henry G. Little; and these gentlemen 
 sold a quarter interest to Nelson Lay. Willard and Morse's tract lay on 
 either side of the railroad, on Main street, and here they built a store and 
 warehouse in 1853. This was known as the "Pioneer" store, and did a 
 lucrative business for nearly twelve months without opposition. The 
 building stood on the lot now occupied by the residence of Mr. Joseph 
 O'Brien, and was. in 1863, destroyed by fire. 
 
 On May 1, 1854, the town was laid out by the following named gen- 
 tlemen : Sullivan Howard, Nelson Lay, H. G. Little, R. A. Tenney, Geo. 
 A. Morse, and Sylvester Blish, all of whom, excepting Col. Blish, are still 
 living. At that time all was life and activity. Wethersfield, which was 
 then quite a thriving village, suffered in a very short time a loss of nearly 
 all of her business houses, which were one by one put Oil wheels and 
 moved to Kewanee. 
 
 The survey was made by C. C. Blish, now President of the First 
 National Bank. The streets were at right angles. The lots contained 
 from one-quarter of an acre to four acres of land, according as they 
 13 
 
156 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 were move or less central. The streets were generally four rods wide, 
 though Main street is one hundred feet in width. The first house erected 
 on the town site was the Kewanee Hotel. It was kept for some time by 
 Tenney & Hutchins. In February, 1856; the present proprietor, Mr. E. 
 V. Bronson, whose portrait appears elsewhere, purchased the property 
 of R. A. Tenne}*, and for twenty-two years has successfully supplied 
 the "astronomical needs of the public. 
 
 It was probably the intention of the founders of the town, that Main 
 street should be the street, and in fact it was for some time. " Phillips 
 Block," the first store in the town proper was built thereon by Nelson 
 Lay ; J. D. Schriver erected the old " Philadelphia Store " there ; Daven- 
 port & Robinson their grocery (now Miles & Minnick's); Dr. Pinney had 
 his drug store where now stands the Freewill Baptist Church, and on the 
 corner next south was the dry-goods establishment of Aaron Cooper. A 
 few buildings only were built on Tremont street, which was in wet weather 
 very little short of a canal as far as navigation was concerned. Yet the 
 hotel and the depot slowly and surely drew the trade center westward. 
 C. N. Cutter erected, very earl}*, the building now occupied by Bennison 
 Bros., and which for many years was known as " Cutter's Hall," and con- 
 sidered quite palatial in those days. Residences sprang up rapidly in all 
 parts of the town, grain warehouses were built, and in eighteen months 
 the town boasted of a population of 1,500, including Wethersfield. 
 
 Some of the early merchants were Fitch & Skinner, whose drug 
 store occupied the site of the present T. H. Phillips 1 brick block ; Joseph 
 Montgomery, whose stock consisted of boots, shoes and clothing, and whose 
 store occupied the site of that now used by James Barker; Mr. James 
 S. Howard who erected the house now known as the McConnell House, 
 and therein kept the first furniture store of Kewanee; and a hardware store 
 which was built by Fred. Wild, the building now doing service as the shop 
 of Mr. McConnell. All these were erected during the Summer and Autumn 
 of 1854, or scon after. Contemporary with them was the residence of 
 Mr. Dwight Needham, which is now the property of Mrs. Martha Pratt. 
 It was the first building of that character erected on the town plat. This 
 same Autumn a warehouse was constructed by the Pratt Brothers. Two 
 years after, in 1857, it was set on fire by one William Whiteford, and 
 totally destroyed. He received a term of nine years in the penitentiary 
 for his nefariousness. An elevator was also built by the railroad com- 
 pany which is still used. When the town was laid out, the proprietors gave 
 it the name of Berien, in compliment of Col. Berien, chief engineer of 
 the railroad. He rather objected to this, however, and being asked to 
 name the town, suggested " Kewanee," an Indian name, supposed to 
 signify Prairie hen. This cognomen was readily accepted by the proprie- 
 tors, and on Feb. 14, 1855, was legalized by a special act of the Legisla- 
 ture. The post-office was established in 1854, and given the name of 
 Kewanee. Col. Blish was appointed as incumbent of the office, who occu- 
 pied a portion of the store of Otis & Pinney for the discharge of his 
 duties. It will be remembered this building occupied the site of the Free- 
 will Baptist Church. In the Fall of 1855, Col. Blish died, and Mr. R. A. 
 Tenney, who, among other enterprising acts, erected the first brick resi- 
 dence in town, now occupied by Dr. G. W. Fellows, succeeded him. 
 D.fieient admiuistiatious caused many changes to occur in this cilice. It 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 157 
 
 is now held by Capt. N. H. Pratt, one of Kewanee's most estimable citi- 
 zens, and the office ranks as third-class. 
 
 The business interests of town have grown remarkably well. It is 
 almost twenty-three years since the Phillips Block was erected, and now 
 there are a large number of stores of all kinds ; shops of every descrip- 
 tion, and artisans of all trades, whose different articles of commerce find 
 ready sale in the town and surrounding country, and in some cases to 
 other localities. 
 
 The First National Bank was organized October 28, 1870, with a 
 capital of $75,000. The surplus is now $18,000, and the average daily 
 deposits are over $100,000. The officers are : Chas. C. Blish, President ; 
 S. W. Warner, Vice-President; and C. S. Wentworth, Cashier. Messrs. 
 D. L. and W. F. Wiley, President and Cashier of the First National 
 Bank, at Galva, on January 1st, 1876, established the People's Bank. It 
 is a private affair, well managed, and abundantly supplied with capital. 
 Mr. H. L. Kellogg is Cashier. 
 
 The success" of any town depends largely on the manufacturing inter- 
 ests therein and the ability to keep employed its citizens, thereby causing 
 money to freely circulate within its own borders. Kewanee is very well 
 supplied in this respect, having within her limits the O'Brien Manufac- 
 tory, the Haxton Steam Heater Company, the Kewanee Manufacturing 
 Establishment, and that of H. H. Perkins. The first mentioned of these 
 was established in 1858, in Princeville, Peoria County, for the manufac- 
 ture of carriages and wagons. They remained here until 1865, when 
 they removed to Kewanee and continued their manufacturing. January 
 1, 1874, a stock company, with a capital of $75,000, Avas formed, and the 
 facilities greatly increased. The O'Brien brothers are largely interested 
 here, and hold the offices of president, secretary and treasurer. Mr. J as. 
 O'Brien is the first named officer, W. F. O'Brien the second, and Joseph 
 T. the third. They employ about fifty men, and make, on an average, 
 per day, two wagons, two carriages, and 100 harrows. These latter find 
 ready sale throughout the entire Northwest. 
 
 The second manufactory mentioned was organized in April, 187a, 
 with a capital stock of $50,000. They make steam heaters, eastings, and 
 all classes of steam material. Their sales will aggregate $60,000 annually. 
 About forty men are employed. W. E. Haxton is President, E. R. Kerr 
 Secretary, and J. H. Pierce Treasurer. 
 
 The Kewanee Manufacturing Company was organized January 12, 
 1876, with a capital of $o0,000. They are 'in good condition, capable of 
 doing excellent work, and at reasonable prices. They employ constantly 
 twenty-five hands, with a probable increase. Their specialties are: lk Ke- 
 wanee " windmills, " Orr's " sulky plow, and the "Centennial" harrow. 
 In addition to these they do a large amount of extra job work. The officers 
 are: C. C. Wilson, President, and Josiah Keelcr. Secretary. Their im- 
 plements find large sales through the West, and through some portions of 
 Pennsylvania. 
 
 Mr. II. II. Perkins is at present making a new-formed riding culti- 
 vator. It has the quality of being capable of raising and lowering the 
 shovels, of giving them a greater depth, and of a different slant, aho of 
 placing them nearly to, or far from the row of corn — all without stopping 
 the team or leaving the seat. 
 
158 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 Mr. H. H. Bryan, who opened the first wagon shop in Kewanee, is 
 still in business. He commenced his trade in Wethersneld, in 1850, and 
 when Kewanee was incorporated he removed his shop to its present loca- 
 tion, where he has since carried on a successful business, employing now 
 from ten tu fifteen men, and enjoying a trade aggregating 115,000 an- 
 nually. 
 
 Aside from these manufactories mentioned, the town supports a 
 goodly number of shops of .various kinds, whose products find a ready 
 market in the immediate vicinity. 
 
 There are thirteen churches and five public school buildings, includ- 
 ing the high school. In 1874 the citizens of the town erected the building 
 known as Library Hall. The upper story is used for a public hall, in 
 which concerts, readings and lectures are given. The lower story is 
 occupied by the office of the Lathrop Coal and Mining Company (a notice 
 of which is given in the geological description of the county), by the First 
 National Bank, the office of the Express Company, and the office and 
 rooms of the Library Association. This latter has a library of 1,300 vol- 
 umes. It was opened to the public in the Spring of 1875. It is managed 
 by a board of six directors, and is open to the public every evening, and 
 on the afternoon of each Sunday. 
 
 THE COAL INTERESTS. 
 
 At Kewanee much capital is employed in the coal trade. The 
 Lathrop Coal and Mining Company, whose principal banks are one and a 
 half miles east of town, employ over 200 men, and ship annually large 
 quantities of this mineral. The coal, which is of a superior quality, is 
 reached at a depth of some 100 feet, and, by an ingenious contrivance, is 
 easily loaded on the cars when brought to the surface. 
 
 This company was organized in 1869, and they now represent a capi- 
 tal of nearly $400,000. The president of the company is Hon. Sidney 
 Bartlett, of Boston, Mass. In addition to the shafts operated by this 
 company, there are many others owned by private parties. 
 
 Coal is found in paying quantities at almost any point between Galva 
 and Kewanee, and is mined by many persons on their own property. The 
 Geological Report of Henry County, made in 1873, by direction of the 
 State Geologist, by Mr. James Shaw, contains many items of interest, 
 and is well worth a careful perusal. 
 
 THE CHURCHES. 
 
 In Kewanee there are thirteen regularly organized churches. The 
 oldest of these is the Congregational, whose organization was effected 
 August 7, 1855, in a school house, now a grocery store. During the 
 Winter previous, meetings were held in the Kewanee House and at a few 
 private residences. The organizing council was presided over by Flavel 
 Bascom, D.I). Forty-four persons united, many of whom had been 
 members of the same religious body at Wethersfield. Their names Avere : 
 Clarissa Bassett, Jane Botterill. Hosea Bulkley, Robert Cook, Martha R. 
 Cook, Martha A. Cook, Mary A. Cook, Isabella Fell, Thomas D. Fitch, 
 Harriet W. Fitch, J. Francis Goodrich, Sarah H. Goodrich, Elizabeth A. 
 Hawks, Sullivan Howard, Elizabeth B. Howard, Horace M. Howard, 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 159 
 
 Mary E. Howard, Harriet L. Howard, James S. Howard, Martha How- 
 ard, Martha A. Hooker, Nelson Lav, Mariette Lay, Frances Lay, Hiram 
 T. Lay, Mary Jane Lay. Lemuel B. Leonard, Sarah Patrick, Olive Lin- 
 coln, Harvey W. Lincoln, Nancy E. Lincoln. Henry G. Little, Fidelia M. 
 Little, Louisa S. Little, Mary M. Little, Francis Loomis, Fanny M. 
 Loomis, Joseph R. Loomis, Ruth C. Pinney, Harriet N. Tenney, Joseph 
 
 A. Talcott. Mary L. Talcott, Charlotte M. Talcott, Lucina Sykes. Of 
 these persons. Sullivan Howard, Elizabeth Howard. Hiram T. Lay. Olive 
 Lincoln, Nancy E Lincoln (now Mrs. Dr. Day), Ruth C. Pinney, Joseph 
 A., Mary L. and Charlotte M. Talcott (now Mrs. T. P. Pierce), and Lu- 
 cina Sykes are still members here. The rest have removed or gone to 
 their reward. 
 
 The church edifice was completed and dedicated March 11, 1858, 
 having been built the year previous. It was very much enlarged and 
 beautified in the year 1871. The Rev. Charles H. Pierce was preaching 
 to the congregation at the time of organization, and remained until Jan- 
 uary. 1858. He was succeeded, as the next pastor, by Mr. Charles C. 
 Salter, who was ordained and installed April 20, 1859, and was regularly 
 dismissed March 11, 1861. Rev. James M. Van Wagner was called to 
 the pastorate of the church in February, 1864, installed June 6. He 
 remained until April (?, 1868. Rev. James Tompkins was called June 1, 
 ls72, installed September 10, and is still filling the pulpit as pastor. Dur- 
 ing the intervals between any of these pastorates the pulpit was filled by 
 supplies. The congregation is now in a good condition. The member- 
 ship is 2o9. The Sunday-school ( Mr. O. H. Loomis, Superintendent.) 
 has an attendance of 341. 
 
 The Free Will Baptist Church w r as organized April 29, I860, in the 
 Protestant Methodist Church, with eleven members. The organization 
 council consisted of Rev. S. Bartlett, Rev. H. J. Browne, and Rev. R. 
 G. Broadfoot. The following is a list of the original membership: Rev. 
 William Bonar, Mrs. Mary Ann Bonar, A. B. Palmer, Mrs. Mary Ann 
 Palmer, D. W. Payne. Henry Malone, Mary Malone, S. W. Warner, A. 
 
 B. Gumey, Caroline E. Gttrney, and C. H. Grurney — eleven persons. 
 Prior to the organization, services were held in the Swedish Methodist 
 Church, in the southwest part of town, and next in the Protestant 
 Methodist — now Free Methodist Church. They worshiped in this latter 
 place until November, 1865, when they removed to Cutter's Hall, where 
 they remained until January, 1866, when they again removed, this time to 
 the Christian Church. This building is now a dwelling. Here they met 
 for religious exercises until January 16, 1870, when they worshiped a few 
 months again in Cutter's Hall. About May, 1869, they commenced the 
 erection of their present church building. It was completed June 1, 
 1870, when they immediately occupied it. It is a very comfortable struc- 
 ture, and cost, including the lot, $6,800. 
 
 The pastors of this congregation have been the following named 
 persons: Rev. William Bonar. from August 12, 186."). to March 7, 1867; 
 Rev. O. D. Patch, from April I, 1867, to March 1, 1874; Rev. J.J. Weage, 
 from May 1, 1874, to May 1, 187.'"). At that time the present pastor, Rev. 
 H. J. Browne, was called to the pastorate. The number of members is 
 one hundred and two; the Sunday-school has an attendance of about 
 
160 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 sixty. The superintendent is Mr. H. Blanchard. Mr. A. B. Gurney, 
 one of the original members, is clerk of the church. 
 
 The Free Methodist Church was organized in a private residence in 
 Wethersfiekl about the year 1866 or 1867. Meetings had been held for 
 sometime previous in the residences of different persons, and in the Swedish 
 Methodist house of worship. Also in a store-room in "Wethersfiekl. 
 About the year 1870, they purchased their present church edifice of the 
 Protestant Methodists, and have since occupied it. At the organization, 
 some five or six persons were admitted as members. They have, at 
 different times, enjoyed good seasons of revival, and now number some 
 twenty-four or five members. The first minister was Rev. Jonathan 
 Dick; next, Rev. William Cooley, whose wife occasionally officiated at 
 divine service. He was followed by J. G. Terrell, during whose ministry 
 the church was purchased, at a cost of §1,000. Next, Rev. George 
 Coffee, followed by Rev. W. W. Kelley ; he by Rev. John Whiting; he 
 by Rev. James Thaxter, when the present pastor. Rev. James Kelso, took 
 charge. The Sunday-school, under the superintendence of Mrs. Robinson, 
 numbers about twenty pupils. 
 
 The Presbyterian Church was organized in the Baptist Church by 
 the Rock Island Presbytery, March 26, 1872. A preliminary meeting 
 had been held to invite the Presbytery to this action in the house of S. 
 M. Hurd, on February 21st previous. 
 
 At the organization the following persons were received as members: 
 Daniel and Mrs. Eunice Baldwin, William E. and Mrs. Sarah A. Haxton, 
 R. A. and Mrs. L. Little, Jacob W. and Mrs. Hannah Jones, S. M. and 
 Mrs. Emily Hurd, N. H. and Mrs. Lura Blakely, Effie Blakely, Mrs. C. 
 H. Graves, George H. Lincoln, George Kliner, Mrs. J. Powers. Mrs. P. 
 Wright, Mrs. John Whiffen, Clark Bradish, William W. Winter, and 
 Mrs. Virginia L. Winter, and Shanahan. 
 
 During the Summer the church was erected. Including the lot it 
 cost $5,000. The Rev. N. D. Graves was pastor of the church about 
 three years. Rev. Josiah Milligan, of Princeton, preached for them for 
 some time, when the present pastor, Rev. J. D. Howev, was called. He 
 has occupied the pulpit over one year. There are now eighty-six mem- 
 bers, and a Sunday-school of one hundred scholars. 
 
 The Baptist Church. On the 9th of May, 1856, it was decided by a 
 vote of the members of the Baptist Church, at Wethersfield, to remove 
 their place of holding services to Kewanee, a more desirable location. 
 There were at that time over one hundred members. They worshiped 
 for some time in different halls, and in some of the other churches. On 
 December 21, 1865, a building committee was appointed, and steps taken 
 towards the erection of a suitable clmreh-ed'fice. This was completed 
 and occupied July 7, 1867, and cost, including the site, over $3,000. 
 There are now about two hundred and thirty-five members, and a Sunday- 
 school of one hundred and fifteen scholars. The pastor is Rev. P. P. 
 Shirley. 
 
 The following is a list of the pastors of this church and their terms 
 of service: At the removal Rev. S. P. Ives was pastor; Rev. H. B. 
 Foskett, from December, 1S57, to August. l!S02; Rev. J. La Grange, from 
 October, 1862, to September, 1863 ; Rev. A. D. Freeman, from March, 
 1864, to July same year ; Rev. William Storrs, from November, 1864, to 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 161 
 
 May, 1865; Rev. A. Jones, from December 1, 1865, to March, 1867; 
 Rev. K. W. Benton, from July, 1867, to July, 1872; Rev. Carlos Swift, 
 from November, 1872, to June, 1874 : Rev. R. L. Colwell, from Septem- 
 ber, 1874. to February, 1870, when the present pastor, Rev. P. P. Shirley, 
 was called. The church is now in a flourishing' condition, and enjoying 
 evident signs of prosperity. 
 
 The Methodist Episcopal Church at first met for some time in a 
 school-house, about one mile east of Kewanee, in a hall over the store of 
 J. D. Schriver, and in private houses. Some of the members had been 
 connected with the same religious bod}' in Wethersfield, but desirous of 
 building up a church in Kewanee, came here to worship. They organ- 
 ized a class of thirty persons December 15, 1855, in the school-house 
 referred to ; being then under the pastoral care of Rev. J. O. Gilbert. 
 The principal members were: A. Thornton, William King, J. Shipley, 
 Erastus Johnson, W. S. Oliver, William Bowen, W. C. Kent, and John 
 Schriver. 
 
 The corner stone of their church was laid October 23, 1856. The 
 day was made " one of gladness " by the members. In the stone the fol- 
 lowing articles were deposited: A bible, hymn book, and description 
 of the church; a paper on which the following was written: "John 
 Morley, Presiding Elder of Kewanee District, Peoria Conference, Illinois; 
 Joseph O. Gilbert, pastor of Kewanee ; Arthur Thornton, William C. 
 Kent, Erastus Johnson, Joshua Shipley, William S. Oliver, William 
 Bowen and William King, Trustees. The first Methodist Church built 
 in Kewanee, October 23, 1856. Number of inhabitants in town, 1,500." 
 There were also placed in this stone two copies of the Kewanee Advertiser, 
 one number of the Fourth of July preceding, which gave an account of 
 a great celebration of that day ; one number of the Henry County Dial ; 
 one number of the N. W. C. Advocate ; a copy of the Missionary Advocate ; 
 a map of Kewanee, given by R. A. Tenney ; one fifty cent piece in silver; 
 one ten cent piece; one three cent piece, and one five cent piece. 
 
 This building has become old and inadequate to the growing demands 
 of the congregation, and during the coming Summer a new one will be 
 constructed which will cost $10,000. The parsonage was purchased in 
 1856. June following the organization of the church a Sunday-school 
 was organized. There were sixty pupils in attendance. 
 
 The pastors of this church have been Rev. J. O. Gilbert, from organ- 
 ization until 1858; Rev. John Chandler, one year; Rev. E. Ransom, one 
 3 r ear ; Rev. J. S. Cummings, two years; Rev. W. P. Graves, one year. 
 During his ministry the congregation became self-supporting. Rev. U. 
 J. Giddings was next, remaining two years ; Rev. W. J. Beck, two years ; 
 Rev. Benj. Applebee, two years ; Rev. John P. Brooks, one year ; Rev. M. 
 P. Armstrong, one year ; Rev. G. W. Arnold, two years ; Rev. B. C. 
 Dennis, two years; and Rev. G. W. Arnold, again two years, when the 
 present pastor, Rev. M. Spurlock, was assigned to the pulpit, and is now 
 serving his first year. There are now three hundred and twenty mem- 
 bers, and a Sunday-school of two hundred and fifty scholars. During 
 the month of January, 1877, over eighty persons united with this church. 
 
 The Protestant Episcopal — St. John's — Church. On Sunday, May 
 13, 1855, a Protestant Episcopal Sunda} _ -school was organized in the Ke- 
 wanee House. This was the first reliyious organization in Kewanee, and 
 
162 HISTORY OF HEKRY COUNTY. 
 
 the school met the following Sunday for the first time at Odd Fellows 
 Hall. There were twenty scholars, and R. P. Parrish was Superintend- 
 ent. The first full Episcopal service, with sermon, was in the Summer 
 following, by Rev. Porter, of Jubilee College. In October, Bishop White- 
 house made a visitation, and held two services in the unfinished Methodist 
 Protestant Church. During the Summer and Autumn of 1856, Rev. 
 Philander Chase officiated occasionally in the same church. On the 13th 
 of July, 1856, the church was organized, with the name of St. John's. 
 The officers were R. P. Parrish, Senior Warden ; George A. Morse, Jun- 
 ior Warden ; James B. Morse, J. H. Howe, H. L. Sloan, Geo. W. Foote, 
 and E. V. Bronson. Vestrymen ; and L. D. Bishop, Clerk. The first 
 rector was Rev. George E. Peters, who commenced his labors in 1857, 
 and remained two years. A church edifice of the early English Gothic 
 style of architecture was constructed in the Summer of 1857, finished in 
 the Fall, and consecrated by Bishop Whitehouse, November 15, of the 
 same year. It is quite a neat church, and cost about $5,000. The first 
 church-bell of the town was rung from the belfry of St. John's. 
 
 The Primitive Methodist. The persons adhering to this faith met 
 for some time, prior to their organization into a church, in Cutter's Hall 
 and in the Methodist Episcopal Church. The organization was made in 
 the Spring of 1865, and two years later, in the Autumn of 1867, the first 
 board of trustees was chosen. The principal members then were Joseph 
 Garland, John Bennison, John Bradbury, John Bam ford, Moses Jones, 
 William Bennison, and J. Breckon. The church edifice was erected in 
 1873, at a cost of $2,000. The pastors of this church and their terms of 
 service are as follows: Rev. J. Hewitt, May, 1865 to May, 1867: Rev. 
 Chas. Dawson, 1867 to 1871 ; Rev. Thos. Butter wick, 1871 to 1873 ; Rev. 
 William Jacks. Jr., 1873 to 1876, when the present pastor, Rev. Chas. 
 Dawson, again assumed charge. There are now eighty members and a 
 Sunday-school of eighty-seven scholars. 
 
 The United Evangelical — St. Paul's — German Church. About ten 
 years since, some of the German people living in this vicinity and pro- 
 fessing belief in the doctrines of this religious body, organized a church. 
 For a short time they met in a school-house, but at once commenced the 
 erection of their present edifice. Nineteen persons united at the organ- 
 ization — the pastor being Rev. Hilmer, who remained about one year. 
 Their church cost some $2,500. They also own a very comfortable par- 
 sonage. Rev. Hilmer was succeeded by Rev. Rein, who remained five 
 years, when the present pastor, Rev. G. W. Reiger, Avas installed. The 
 majority of the members — now about fifty — live in the country. The 
 Sunday-school numbers some forty scholars. About one year ago another 
 church was organized in the country, three miles northeast of Kewanee. 
 It is for the accommodation of those living in that locality, has about thir- 
 ty-five members, fifty Sunday-school scholars, and is under the pastorate 
 of Rev. Reiger, who preaches there each alternate Sunday. 
 
 The Church of the Latter Day Saints, The first meetings of this 
 church were held at Amboy in 1859. An organization was effected here 
 of probably one hundred members. From this place they were sent out 
 to preach, and in 1862 effected the establishment of the church here. In 
 1868, they erected their present church edifice, locating it nearly one mile 
 north of town. Regular services are maintained here, the membership 
 
ALFRED W. PERRY, 
 Geneseo. 
 

HISTORY OP HENRY COUNTY. 165 
 
 being one hundred and eighteen, with an average attendance of sixty at 
 the Sunday-school. They are in no way connected with the Mormon 
 doctrine, and do not believe in or practice its teachings. The presiding 
 elder of this branch is Thomas Charles. 
 
 The Swedish Lutheran Church. Before their organization in 1869, 
 the members composing this church met in private residences and in the 
 Methodist Episcopal Church. The organization was made in September 
 of that year, with about sixteen persons. In the Autumn of the follow- 
 ing year they erected their present church-edifice, at a cost of nearly 
 $o,000. There are now fifty-live members. The Sunday-school contains 
 about twenty-five scholars. The first minister to this church was Rev. 
 Lendholm, who remained but a short time. He was followed by Rev. 
 N. Neurgren, who was pastor two years. The Rev. John Wingstrom, of 
 Princeton, is the present pastor, having succeeded Rev. Neurgren. 
 
 The Swedish Methodist Church was organized at an early day in the 
 history of Kewanee. It is now, however, quite small, and does not sus- 
 tain regular preaching. 
 
 The Catholic — St. Mary's — Church was organized at the house of 
 Matthew Joyce, then occupying the site of the present church-building, 
 in the early part of 1854. About thirty-five heads of families were ad- 
 mitted to membership at this time. Some of the more prominent ones 
 were Lawrence Hunt, Patrick Cavanaugh, Matthew Joyce, James Hunt 
 (now deceased), James Gallagher, Thomas Caton, and Edward Hunt 
 (now deceased). The following }-ear a church, eighteen by twenty-four 
 feet in dimensions, was erected. It has since been remodeled and en- 
 larged. The pastors of tfyis church have been as follows : Fathers L}-nch, 
 O'Gara, Powers, Dulhunty, D'uggan, Hannigan, Kilkernny, J. M. Ryan. 
 and the present priest, Rev, John Ryan. The membership is now nearly 
 eight hundred, but the reader will bear in mind that all members of a 
 family in this church are counted as mepibers of the church from their 
 earliest infancy. 
 
 THE SCHOOLS. 
 
 The first school in Kewanee was taught in a small frame building, 
 built by George A. Morse, and donated by him for educational purposes. 
 It stood north of the railroad tracks, on Main Street. School was held 
 here for a year or two, when this structure was removed farther into 
 town, and placed on the lot now occupied by the east school-house, and 
 afterwards removed to that now occupied by Parker & Merritt's store. The 
 growth of the town demanding more room, the trustees rented a building 
 of Mr. Austin Sykes, and a room in the upper story of Mr. Schriver's 
 store. These were occupied till about 1858, when the building known 
 as the East School-house was erected. This was occupied during the Win- 
 ter of 1858. It contained two commodious rooms, and was ample for the 
 demands at that time. The pioneer school-room Avas sold, and for some 
 time was used as the office of the Henry County Dial ; afterwards 
 removed, and occupied as a Christian Church, and is now a dwelling. In 
 the year 1865, the Ease School-house having become entirely inadequate, 
 steps were taken for the enlargement of this building and the erection of 
 two others. During the vacation of 1866, the east building was enlarged 
 to double its former capacity, and the two brick structures, known as 
 M 
 
166 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 the North and West Schools, were determined upon. The} 7 were erected 
 in 1867, and occupied January 1, 1868. Each contains two rooms. The 
 schools were thoroughly re-graded in 1866 by the superintendent, S. M. 
 Etter, now State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Mr. Etter was 
 principal here about three years, and laid the foundations of the grading 
 of the schools now so successfully carried out by Mr. W. H. Russell, pres- 
 ent superintendent. 
 
 The brick buildings were erected by William C. Loonris, and cost 
 the city about $6,000. In addition to these, the High School building, 
 erected in 1856, and a one-room building, are occupied. This latter is 
 called the Northville School. 
 
 There are now six hundred and eighty pupils enrolled. The average 
 daily attendance for January, 1877, was six hundred and twenty-one. 
 They require the services of fourteen teachers, including the superintend- 
 ent. Their names and positions are as follows : 
 
 Mr. W. H. Russell, Superintendent. 
 
 High School — Mr. E. S. Martin, Principal ; Miss Lillian D. Riley, 
 Assistant. 
 
 Grammar School — 1st room, Miss Anna Kellar ; 2d, Miss L. A. 
 Searle. 
 
 East Building — Intermediate, Miss A. A. Johnson, Miss Alice Bar- 
 ker ; 2d Primary, Miss Esther Loomis ; 1st Primary, Florence Gamble. 
 
 West Building — 2d Primary, Miss Lizzie Lewis; 1st Primary, Miss 
 Frank. Rock well. 
 
 North Building — 2d Primary. Miss S. Folsom ; 1st Primary, Miss 
 Jennie Halline. 
 
 Northville— Miss Mary Bradbury. 
 
 The Board of Education consists of the following named gentlemen : 
 S. T. Miles, President; Adolph Maul, Secretary; W. H. Day, W. W. 
 Stevens, M. H. Hinsdale, Jas. C. Blish. 
 
 The annual aggregate expense of the schools amounts to $10,000, 
 which is abundantly repaid in the elevated tone of society, and the good 
 morals attendant upon such an outlay of money. The appended sketch 
 of the High School is from the pen of one of the pupils now connected 
 therewith : 
 
 " The High School was established in 1856. It grew out of a desire 
 for a higher grade of education than the village schools afforded at that 
 day. After some exertion on behalf of each of the villages of Kewanee 
 and Wethersfield, in the endeavor to secure its location in their midst, 
 the matter was settled by locating the building on the dividing line 
 between them. Mr. James Elliott donated two and a half acres for that 
 purpose, and on this site the present building was erected. Only the 
 upper story was completed ready for school purposes, the lower being 
 used for lectures, lyceums, and a public hall. Among the prominent per- 
 sons who lectured here were John B. Gough and Horace Greeley. School 
 was opened under the principal ship of Rev. Mr. Waldo, who was assisted 
 by Miss Atwood. At that time the school was furnished with rude pine 
 desks and benches, reaching half across the room, making but three aisles. 
 The oldest pupils occupied the rear row. Among the young ladies were: 
 Lama Pratt, now Mis. North) op; Lillie Biuns, now Mrs. Raymond ; 
 Nellie Little, now Mrs. George Perkins; Libbie Cutter. Helen and Lucy 
 
HISTORY OF HENUY COUNTY. 167 
 
 Lyle, Fannie Lay, Ella Way, Addie Cheany, Lottie Taleott — the latter 
 now Mrs. T. P. Pierce. 
 
 " There being - no sidewalks in earlier years, it was almost impossible 
 in the winter to get to the school-house, and a large wagon was the gen- 
 eral conveyance lor the scholars. 
 
 "At the close of the second year Mr. Waldo resigned. His succes- 
 sor was Mr. Blodgett, who was insisted by Miss Stocking. During his 
 administration an exhibition was held, and from the fund raised the 
 school-room was properly furnished'. 
 
 •• Mr. Blodgett was succeeded by Mr. McPheran, who was succeeded 
 by Mr. Bradford. Greek and Latin were among the higher studies of 
 the school at this time, and pupils were fitted for college. Mr. James K. 
 Blish, a lawyer of the town, went from this school to Ann Arbor. Mr. 
 E. B. Wight, the Washington correspondent for a Chicago paper, went 
 from the academy to Chicago University. 
 
 •• Mr. Bradford was succeeded by Mr. Tabor, who first graded the 
 school, and arranged a course of study which he had printed. He was 
 followed by Mr. Beckington, and he by Mr. Etter, present State Superin- 
 tendent of Public Instruction. Mr. Etter was succeeded by Mr. Russell, 
 the present superintendent. During Mr. Etter's administration eighty- 
 three dollars had been raised at a school entertainment, with which to 
 purchase books for a library. This fund was increased during Mr. Rus- 
 sell's time in a similar manner. With this fund a library has been pur- 
 chased. In September, 1870, the town of Kewanee purchased the inter- 
 est of Wethersfield in the academy, and has since had entire control. 
 Mr. Russell served a year or two as principal of the schools at Moline. 
 During this interval Mr. Gray and a Mr. Carver acted as principals. 
 Upon the hitter's resignation Mr. Russell was again called, and is now 
 superintendent of the Kewanee schools. Mr. E. S. Martin, in 1875, was 
 appointed principal of the High School, which position he still retains. 
 He is assisted by Miss Lillian D. Riley.*' 
 
 THE PRESS. 
 
 The first paper issued in Kewanee was the Henry County Dial. The 
 citizens saw the necessity of a paper in their midst, and through the influ- 
 ence of some of the more prominent ones, among whom were R. A. Ten- 
 ney, H. G. Little, Nelson Lay, Geo. A. Morse and others, a subscription 
 was raised, and the above mentioned paper purchased. 
 
 It was brought to the town Friday, August 15, l s ~>~>. its advent being 
 signaled by the firing of guns and the cheers of the populace. Mr. J. H. 
 Howe had been secured as editor for one year. 
 
 The buildings occupied for some time were the Phillips Block and 
 the old school-house, the latter now a residence. It was continued until 
 September 13, when Mr. C. Bassett, present editor of the Kewanee Inde- 
 pendent, who had come hither at the solicitation of some of his friends, 
 purchased the entire stock and fixtures. He was a practical printer, and 
 assumed the business control, Mr. Howe remaining editor for the balance 
 of the year. It was conducted in this way until June 12, 1856, when 
 Mr. Bassett sold the office to Mr Howe and Mr. II. M. Patrick. These 
 gentlemen conducted the paper until November 10. when Mr. Howe sold 
 his interest to his partner, who associated Mr. O. White with himself as 
 
168 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 editor, and under this management the paper was printed till January 8 
 following, when Mr. White retired. Mr. Patrick carried on the paper 
 about one year, when he sold the office to L. D. Bishop, who published 
 the paper two or three years. J. E. Wheeler, one of the original found- 
 ers of the Chicago Tribune, had charge of the Dial from 1858 or 1859 till 
 December 8, 1866 — the longest term of any one editor. He was a most 
 estimable man, and one highly respected by the citizens of Kewanee. He 
 was considered one of the ablest editors connected with the Dial, and 
 died at his post. He purchased it, and leased the office to Mr. O. White, 
 who again became editor. He also published a paper at Toulon, Stark 
 County. He was succeeded in the editorial chair by Hiram Wyatt, who 
 associated with himself Mr. Shurtleff during the campaign of 1868. Mr. 
 Shurtleff was succeeded in a few months by Geo. W. Wilson, who pur- 
 chased the office, thereby becoming editor and proprietor. He almost 
 immediately sold to N. W. Fuller, who changed the name to the Kewanee 
 Radical. He continued until May or June, 1870, when he failed, and 
 the paper was discontinued. On July 1 following, the entire office and 
 outfits were purchased by Mr. C. Bassett, who again entered the sanctum. 
 He started a weekly paper, calling it the Keivanee Advertiser. After six 
 months he changed the latter name to Independent, and as such still issues 
 an excellent county paper. He is the oldest editor in Kewanee, and has 
 been a printer forty-four years. 
 
 On January 1, 1856, Tenne}-, Hardy & Co. issued a monthly, called 
 Tenney, Hardy $ Co.'s Advertiser, — published it one year and sold it to 
 Mr. C. Bassett, who issued it as a monthly until December 13, 1863. 
 The first copy of this paper is in possession of Mr. R. A. Tenney, now a 
 resident of Chicago. 
 
 July 4, previous to his discontinuing the Advertiser, Mr. Bassett 
 commenced the publication of a weekly paper, called the Union Democrat. 
 This he continued to publish until November 24, 1864, when he discon- 
 tinued it. April 20, 1866, he issued the first number of his weekly, called 
 the Keivanee Advertiser, which he published until November 23, 1867. 
 
 The Public ScJwol Messenger, a small, sprightly paper, was com- 
 menced in January, 1870, under the immediate control of the Superin- 
 tendent of Schools, Mr. W. H. Russell, as editor. This was issued about 
 two years, being published by Mr. Fuller one year, and C. Bassett the 
 remainder of the time. 
 
 The Keivanee Courier was established March 22, 1876, by Mr. C. N. 
 Whitney, who brought the material for the office from Princeton, Bureau 
 County, where he had published the Herald for nearly five years preced- 
 ing. Although established less than a year, the Courier has grown into 
 a wide circulation, and is filled with advertising patronage. The Courier 
 office is the only steam printing establishment in the county, and is well 
 equipped with machinery and material. It is an eight-column quarto, 
 and takes a leading position in local journalism in this part of the State. 
 
 GALVA. 
 
 The idea of building a town upon this site was first entertained in 
 the year 1853. While Messrs. J. M. and Wm. L. Wiley were traveling 
 from Peoria County to Rock Island in the Spring of that year, they were 
 attracted by the beauty of the surrounding country, and halted their 
 
HISTORY OF HE2TOY COUNTY. 169 
 
 team on the ground that now forms College Park, across which the old 
 trail led. Standing in their buggy and looking out upon the scene, one 
 of them remarked to the other : " Let us buy the land and lay out a 
 town." At this time there were only two or three buildings to be seen 
 from that point, and the country around was one vast sea of prairie, over 
 which the deer were still roaming at will. The land was shortly pur- 
 chased by them, and, after negotiating with the C. B. & Q. Railroad 
 Company a full year, they finally secured the location of a depot upon 
 their purchase by donating the land now owned and occupied by the 
 company in the center of the town. In the Fall of the year succeeding 
 its purchase (1854), and about the time that the arrangement with the 
 railroad company was effected, the town was laid out, in its present shape, 
 by the gentlemen mentioned. The cars commenced running in December 
 of the same year. 
 
 After the depot was located the Messrs. Wiley purchased about fifty 
 acres of land, on the south side of the town, from George Fair, and sub- 
 sequently sold an undivided interest in a certain number of lots to the 
 Bishop Hill Swedish Colony, then in their most prosperous days, and 
 afterwards a large number of lots to Jacob Emery. Both of these 
 parties gave their money and influence to forward the interests of the 
 new town. 
 
 Owing to the large purchases of the Swedish Colony in the new 
 town, they were granted the privilege of being its sponsors in baptism 
 and bestowing upon it the name which it was to bear. Olof Johnson, 
 one of the earliest settlers, accordingly christened it G-efle, the name of 
 a populous town in Sweden. This name was afterward corrupted or 
 anglicised to G-alva, a name new and unheard of but corresponding as 
 nearly as possible to the Swedish name in pronunciation. 
 
 The first house of the new town was built in the Fall of 1854, and is 
 a part of the one formerly belonging to John I. Bennett, and which is 
 now owned by A. J. Rockafellow and occupied by Mr. E. A. Lynd : it 
 was built by the Bishop Hill Colony and was used as a boarding house 
 or hotel. The first store was built during the first Fall, and is the one 
 now occupied by C. F. Bodinson as a grocery, between the two railroads 
 and just south of and adjoining Smith & Smalley's Agricultural Ware- 
 house. It was then occupied by George Farr, the Bishop Hill Colony 
 and the Post-office. 
 
 Col. E. Fuller was the first station agent appointed by the railroad 
 company, and he continued to hold that position up to the time of his 
 death, or very nearly. 
 
 The Winter of 1854-5, following the completion of the railroad, was 
 unusually mild and open, allowing out-of-door work to go on without 
 interruption until 21st of January, when there occurred the severest snow 
 storm ever known in this region, accompanied by a terrific wind. This 
 resulted in blocking up the railroad and preventing the running of any 
 trains for over two weeks. It was during this time, when the inhabitants 
 of the new town were shut off from communication with the outside 
 world, that the first child was born. Mr. and Mrs. David Emery were 
 the happy parents, and they exclaimed: kk Unto us a child is born, a girl 
 is given, whose name shall be called Galva." 
 
 The town having been laid out and a depot established in 1854, the 
 
170 HISTORY OF HENKY COUNTY. 
 
 following season witnessed a rapid growth and quite an influx of popu- 
 lation, no less than seventy-five men having settled here before the great 
 fire which occurred in November, 1855. Although the settlement of the 
 town took place only about a score of years ago, the larger part of this 
 number are gone — not dead, but, moved by the same restless spirit which 
 impelled them to take up their abode here when the place was new, they 
 have emigrated to other and newer towns. Only twenty-six of the original 
 seventy-five still remain here — about one-third — while thirty-seven, or 
 nearly one-half of them, are living in other localities. The list of dead 
 numbers twelve, or about one-sixth of the pioneers of Galva. A part of 
 these, however, removed before their death, so that but a small fraction 
 of the original settlers have found their long home in the quiet cemetery 
 to the south of the town. 
 
 When Dr. A. D. Babcock arrived here on the 5th of May. 1855, 
 there were already sixteen buildings in the place, twelve of which were 
 dwelling-houses; when Mr. Seeley arrived, on the 26th of September, 
 the number of buildings had increased to thirty, and carpenters were in 
 great demand and all busily employed. 
 
 It was during this season that the old brick warehouse, on Exchange 
 Street, so recently devoted to the purpose of a new manufacturing com- 
 pany, was built by the Bishop Hill Colony, and used for the storage of 
 grain, pork, and broom-corn. The first hotel was also built then, by Mr. 
 J. E. Wolever, occupying a portion of the lot where Mr. A. YV. Albro 
 now resides, on the corner of Main and Locust Streets. It was known 
 as the "' Galva House."' 
 
 The first surgical operation which Dr. Babcock was called upon to 
 perform was for Augustus C. Bergman who was injured while working 
 on the railroad; the first death was that of Mr. <>. P. Bigelow, who died 
 on the 12th of September, 1855. The first male child born in the place 
 was a son of Absalom Wood. The first lire occurred on or about the 8th 
 of November. 1855, and originated in Dr. Babcock's drug store. It was 
 caused by carrying a lighted lamp too near a barrel from which varnish 
 had been drawn and which had been spilled upon the floor. 
 
 The whole business portion of the new town was laid in ashes by 
 this disaster, no less than six business firms being burned out. They 
 were, first: Dr. A. D. Babcock, whose stock consisted of drugs, groceries, 
 paints, oils. Liquors and cigars; second: A. M. Black, shoe shop and its 
 contents; third: Hamlin, Beecher & Davis, dealers in hardware; fourth: 
 A. J. Curtis, dealer in furniture; fifth: Babcock & Clark, who do not 
 appear to have had any stock of goods in the building at the time : and 
 sixth: Hurd & Driscoll, whose stock of dry goods were still in the boxes 
 as received, not yet unpacked, and therefore easily saved by rolling them 
 into the street. With this exception the building and its contents were 
 a total loss, as there was no insurance upon either. 
 
 At the time that the fire broke out, most of the citizens were in 
 attendance at a railroad meeting then in progress'al the school-house. 
 
 Mr. D E. Jacobs was then living in the house now occupied by Mr. 
 H. L. Dickenson, and which was the third dwelling-house built in Galva. 
 His mother perceived the fire by the glow of light which shone in at the 
 window, from the burning building, when her candle w a^ accidentally put 
 out, and sent him to apprise the citzens at the school-house. He rushed 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 171 
 
 to the door and informed them that the Wiley House was on fire, and in 
 two minutes' 1 time the speaker was left to talk to empty benches. 
 
 On the night of the 20th of November, L875, occurred the great fire 
 which devastated the town, and laid almost all the business places, as well 
 as many private residences, in ashes, inflicting almost as great a compar- 
 itive injury upon Galva, as the great fire in Chicago. More than forty 
 places of business, with their contents, were swept away, and many 
 citizens turned homeless and houseless out into the night. The morning 
 following was the gloomiest that had ever dawned upon the town, and 
 men might well have been disheartened by seeing I he fruits of years of 
 toil blotted out of existence in a few hours. The fire was discovered, a 
 little after midnight, having originated in the Post-office, which was then 
 kept in a wooden building just north of S. P. Johnson's store, on the site 
 of his present tailor shop, or between the two buildings, which is a dis- 
 puted question. If, as some allege, it was the work of an incendiary, he 
 must have had the spirit of a fiend of the pit to have looked with satis- 
 faction upon the work he did that night. A strong southerly wind pre- 
 vailed at the time, and the flames soon caught upon the Mansard roof of 
 Beck's block, upon the opposite side of Exchange Street, and then leaped 
 across to the north side of Main Street, leaving only charred ruins in its 
 track. The three -story building of Mr. Beck's had just been newly 
 roofed, and Music Hall, which occupied its upper story, furnished the 
 finest assembly rooms between Galesburg and Chicago. 
 
 THE BUSINESS AND SOCIAL INTERESTS. 
 
 Galva is situated at the crossing of the Peoria, Rock Island and C.B. 
 & Q.R.R.. and contains a population of about thirty-live hundred. The 
 business of the town is chiefly trade with the surrounding people, there 
 being but two manufacturing establishments in the place. The older of 
 these was established about the year 1848 by Thomas S. Guthrie, and is 
 now carried on by his sons, William and Thomas. They are founders, and 
 deal especially in engine and boiler material. A manufacturing company 
 now occupy the brick building erected in the early life of Galva, and are 
 engaged principally in making windmills and farm machinery. 
 
 The town supports a large number of stores, all well fitted up, and 
 bearing a very neat appearance. 
 
 The first bank was started by Claudius Jones about 1858 or '50. In 
 1862 he sold to L. W. Beck, a merchant who carried on an exchange 
 business until the First National Bank was organized in 1865. He was 
 Cashier of this bank about nine months. Two or three years later he 
 started another bank — a private institution. This he owned until the 
 Spring of 1876, when he sold to the present proprietors, E. A. Lynd and 
 L. M. Yocum, who are now engaged in a most successful business. The 
 First National Bank was organized in 1865, the Wiley famil} r , so early 
 identified with the history of Galva, being the principal projectors. It 
 has a capital of 850,000, and a surplus of' &;>>0,000. Mr. D. L. Wiley is 
 President, and W. F. Wiley. Cashier. 
 
 The town is now entirely temperate, no license for the sale of spirit- 
 uous liquors being given, and saloons are not allowed. 
 
172 HISTORY OF HEKTtY COUNTY. 
 
 THE SCHOOLS. 
 
 The schools are in an excellent condition, are held in two buildings 
 known as the North and South buildings, and are under the able superin- 
 tendence of Mr. E. E. Fitch. 
 
 The first school-house was built by the founders of the town, Messrs. 
 J. M. and Win. L. Wiley, near where Dr. A. C. Babcock now resides, and 
 was 12x20 feet in size. This building was also used as a church, and it 
 was here that the first Baptist Church of Galva was formed, consisting 
 of seven members, Mrs. Thomas Getty and Mr. Wm. L. Wiley being con- 
 stituent members. The Congregational and Methodist Churches were 
 also organized dining the same year, 1855, and met in the same building. 
 The Congregational Church was organized on the fifteenth of September, 
 with thirteen members. 
 
 The original school building on the north side of the railroad, known 
 as the North School, was commenced during the Autumn of 1855, and 
 was soon completed, the money being borrowed for that purpose, all in 
 gold, J. M. Wiley, William L. Wiley and Geo. Farr giving a joint note 
 therefor until a tax was levied and collected for the amount required. 
 The building contained two rooms. These were afterwards divided into 
 two rooms each, and in this manner the building was used until 187G. 
 That year it was enlarged and remodeled, three rooms being added mak- 
 ing a very commodious seven-room building. 
 
 The South School building was erected in 1865. It originally con- 
 sisted of one room, but that soon proving inadequate, in 1867 it was 
 enlarged and remodeled and made a building of four rooms, and as such 
 is still used. 
 
 In the Galva schools there are now employed, including the Super- 
 intendent, thirteen teachers, whose names and stations are as follows : 
 E. E. Fitch, Superintendent; North School: Mrs. E.B.Humphreys, 
 Principal ; Niss Lucy Magu, Grammar ; Miss Rebecca Watson, Inter- 
 mediate ; Miss Frankie Smith, First Prim. ; Miss Mary Maddox, Miss 
 Anna Gladding, Primary. South School: Miss S. B. Littlefield, Princi- 
 pal; Miss Matilda Watson, Intermediate; Miss Anna E. Ayres, First 
 Primary; Mrs. Emma J. Da}-, Miss Jennie Dyson, Primary. There are 
 about 260 pupils in the North School, and nearly 200 in the South, and a 
 regular attendance of over 400. The annual outlay for educational pur- 
 poses in the city is about $10,000. 
 
 THE CHURCHES. 
 
 There are six congregations of religious worshipers. These occupy 
 neat, commodious churches, and are in a very prosperous condition. 
 
 The oldest religious organization in Galva is that of the Methodist 
 Episcopal. It was organized June 26, 1855, in the school-house. Meet- 
 ings had been held here to complete the organization, and for some time 
 after. At this time the first Board of Trustees were elected. This Board 
 consisted of the following persons: Isaac M. Witter, John T. Carran, 
 Isaac E. Dennis, Amos Dennis, William Pierce, John B. Nixon, and Nor- 
 man E. Pomeroy. They were the most active members then in the church, 
 which in addition to these men, possessed biu few members. In 1857 
 
Capt. OLOF JOHNSON (deceased), 
 Galva. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 175 
 
 they erected their present house of worship, costing - $3,000. Among - the 
 prominent ministers of the church have been the following divines : Rev. 
 John Morey, who called the meeting held to organize; Rev. W. P. 
 Graves, Rev. A. D. McCool, Rev. A. H. Hepperley, Rev. G. W. Arnold and 
 others. The present pastor, Rev. B. C. Dennis, is now serving his third 
 year. The church is in a prosperous condition. The membership is over 
 200, and an attendance of more than 100 scholars is regularly maintained 
 in the Sunday-school. 
 
 The Congregational Church was organized in the school-house, Sept. 
 15, 1855. The constituent members were the following persons : George 
 Fair, Rebecca Fan - , Charlotte M. Cholette, George Fairlamb, William H. 
 Fairlamb, Henry H. Parker, Mary Fairlamb, Hannah Carrigan, Thomas 
 Harrison, M. E. Harrison, Elizabeth J. Hill, and George Hill, Jr. 
 
 Rev. S. G. Wright was soon called to the pastorate of this congrega- 
 tion, serving one-half his time. He remained until April, 1864, when he 
 resigned. In November following Rev. R. B. Guild, the present pastor, 
 was installed. From a membership of twelve, the church has grown to 
 one hundred and fifty, and sustains a Sunday-school of nearly the same 
 number of scholars. The congregation erected a church-edifice in the 
 Autumn of 1856. In 1866 this was sold to the Free Methodist Church, 
 and the present commodious building erected. This latter was dedicated 
 May 29, 1869, and cost about $12,000. 
 
 The Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church was organized on the fifth 
 of January, 1866, with fifteen members. Two years afterwards, they 
 erected their present house of worship, costing $3,000. 
 
 Their pastors have been as follows: Rev. A. J. Anderson, three 
 years ; O. C. Simpson, one year ; A. P. Wigren. one year ; H. W. Eklund, 
 one year; C. A. Wiren, two years; and A. T. Westergren, two years. 
 Charles A. Stenholm is the present pastor. There are now 87 members. 
 47 probationers, and 100 Sunday-school children. 
 
 The Free Methodist Church. In the Autumn of 1866, seventeen 
 persons, principally from the M. E. Church, formed themselves into a 
 separate body, under the care of this church. For some time they met 
 for worship at Mr. D. P. Reed's, one of the main members, and often at 
 the residences of other members desirous of promoting the welfare of the 
 church. In 1866, they purchased the Congregational Church, and have 
 since occupied it. The membership is now about 20, sustaining a Sunday- 
 school of 30 scholars. 
 
 The first pastor of this church was Rev. D. W. Drake, who remained 
 two vears. He has been succeeded by Rev. William Coolev< Rev. J. T. 
 Terry, Rev. G. C. Coffee, Rev. W. W. Kelley, Rev. J. Whitney, Rev. 
 James Thaxter, and the present pastor. Rev. James Kelso, who is also 
 pastor at Kewanee. 
 
 The Swedish Lutheran Church. The people professing this faith held 
 meetings several years before effecting a regular church organization. 
 This was accomplished in December, 1869, with forty-four members. In 
 1873 they erected their present house of worship, a comfortable brick 
 building, costing about $3,000. At present there are over 90 members, 
 and a Sunday-school of about 40 scholars. 
 
 The Rev. P. M. Sandquist was the first pastor here. He was followed 
 b}* Rev. N. Nordgren, who remained about one year, and he by Rev. A. 
 
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176 HISTORY OF HENRY COTTNTY. 
 
 Lindholm, the present pastor. This latter lives at Altona, and is not 
 often in Galva, the pulpit being generally supplied by students from the 
 College at Rock Island. 
 
 The First Baptist Church of Galva. The earliest meetings were 
 held in the school-house. The first meeting for the transaction of busi- 
 ness was held in the school-house June 28, 1855, at which time the pre- 
 liminary steps were taken to organize a Baptist church. The church was 
 organized Aug. 14, 1855, the meeting being held in the school-house. The 
 original members were : Win. L. Wiley, and Mrs. Louise Wiley, from 
 the Baptist Church, Saxton's River, Vt. ; H. 1). Ward and Mrs Angelina 
 Ward, from Canton, 111. ; J. M. Corson and Mrs. Ann D. Corson, from 
 Brimfield, 111. ; Mrs. Margarett Bushnell, from LaFavette, 111. ; Mrs. Dor- 
 athy Getty, from Brimfield, 111. ; Henry H. Clark, from Alden, N. Y. ; O. 
 P. Bigelow, from Boston, Mass. 
 
 The first church building was erected in 1S56. It was located near 
 the business center of the town, and cost about $2,000. The second 
 building, and the one which the church now occupy, was built 1867 and 
 1868. It is located on the east side of, and fronting, College Park, and 
 cost, carpets and bell included, about $25,000. The bell in the tower 
 of the present church building was also used in the old church, and rung 
 for public service the first time January 24, 1864. 
 
 First pastor was Rev. M. H. Negus, from organization until Decem- 
 ber, 1856 ; second, Rev. A. Gross, between two and three years ; third, 
 Rev. J. T. Westover, between two and three years ; fourth, Rev. J. D. 
 Cole, D.D.. about three years ; fifth. Rev. L. D. Gowan, five years : sixth, 
 Rev. C. W. Clark, three years ; seventh, Rev. J. M. Coon, now in his 
 third year. 
 
 The present membership is a little over two hundred. 
 
 Sabbath-school was organized in 1856; the number of scholars is 
 about one hundred and fifty. 
 
 The church is now free from debt, and expects to remain so, and is 
 in a flourishing condition. 
 
 The Church of the Holy Communion (Episcopal). The first relig- 
 ious meetings held in Galva were in a room in Union Block, 1866. About 
 that time the Ladies' Church Aid Society was formed, and through their 
 efforts a small church was built, called the" Holy Communion " (Episco- 
 pal). The building and k>1 cost a little over f>800, and was erected on 
 the northeast corner of Railroad Square, in the year 1868. Mr. and Mrs. 
 Moore. Mi', and Mrs. Whipple, S. M. Etter and wil'e. Mrs. Somers, Mrs. 
 Trowbridge, Mrs. McKane, C. -1. Whipple. Mrs. Rednell, Mrs. Hoyt, L. 
 P. Edson, were among the original members. Its pastors were Rev. Mr. 
 Tifford, Rev. Dr. Floyd. Rev. Dr. S. Chase; also Rev. Mr. Russell, who 
 officiated over two years; C. J. Whipple, now rector at Manville, R. I. ; 
 and S. M. Etter, superintendent of the State Schools, were both prominent 
 in the religious affairs and doings of the church. The present member- 
 ship is fourteen : Sabbath-school scholars, twenty. 
 
 THE PRESS. 
 
 In 1857 a paper called the G-alva Watchman was started. This was 
 
 published but a year or two, and probably discontinued. The Galva 
 
 Union was started Dec. 5. 181 2 by B. W. Seaton. Some time afterwards 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 177 
 
 ii was controlled by Capt. Erick Johnson, and after that by John I. Ben- 
 nett, proprietor, and J. M. Edson, editor. It was changed to the G-alva 
 Republican, the firsl number of which was issued aboul October 1, 1867. 
 At the same time the Illinois Sivede was in circulation, being printed by 
 the proprietors of the Republican, and suspended about the same time. 
 On the 9th of February, 1872, the present paper, the Journal, was started 
 by W. -T. Ward, editor and proprietor. In April of 1878, he sold to his 
 brother, F.^P. Ward, who conducted the paper until March 20, 1874, when 
 he sold the one half interest to .1. .J. Baleh. In September, the latter's 
 interest was purchased by the present editor, H. W. Toung, who on the 
 20th of February. 1876, purchased the share of F. P. Ward, and thus 
 became sole owner. Mr. Young is now conducting a paper which is a 
 credit to any town, having enlarged the Journal, and added many import- 
 ant features. 
 
 Present officials: — Pres., G.W. Butters; Sec, T. Atwood ; Treas., L. 
 M. Young. Councilmen, Peter Herdien and Charles Williams. Police 
 Marshal, E. F. Short, 
 
 CAMBRIDGE. 
 
 The land on which the town of Cambridge now stands was, prior to 
 the year 184o, the property of Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury, so well known in 
 the early history of the New York and New England Colonies finding 
 homes in Henry County. As soon as the site received legislative sanc- 
 tion — the act having passed that body February 21, 1848, — he deeded to 
 the Board of County Commissioners, at a special meeting held on April 
 19, 184:'.. the fractional parts of two forty-acre lots. These were at once 
 accepted, and steps taken to lay out a town. A contract had been made 
 between the county and Geo. Brandenburg and Corey for construct- 
 ing a jail and court-house at Morristown. A small frame court-house was 
 already built, but at this time was still unfinished, and but little work 
 had been done on the jail. By consent of these parties this contract was 
 annulled, the settlement being left to Marcus B. Osborn, X. W. Wash- 
 burn and Luke C. Sheldon, as referees. They gave their decision at the 
 regular term of the court, held on the 6th of June following. This was 
 to pa\ the contractors $127.26, and keep the building. A day or two 
 after tie; court met again, 'at the cabin commenced by J. Tillson and fin- 
 ished by A. 11. Showers, in Sugar Tree Grove, for the transaction of any 
 business relating to the new town. 
 
 On June 9th the Court proceeded to lay out the town of ( 'a 1 1 ibridge — 
 a name suggested by .1 udge Tillson — and ordered a sale of lots to take place 
 on the 26th of the same month; to which date it was adjourned. The 
 town is hud out on two fractional quarters, X. W. and S. W. 7. 15, 3, 
 some 36 acres on each. It has two public squares, which, including the 
 Streets, extend the breadth of the town from east lowest. The_\ were 
 
 recorded as Court Square ( west > 20 by 10 rods, and ( Jollege Square (fast ) 
 20 rods square. The lots facing the squares were 10 by 20 rods, the 
 others were JO rods square, save two on tlie north end of town, which 
 are 20 by 36, and the cemetery, which is It! by K) rods. 
 
 ( )n the 28th of June the Courl met and. " appropriated fourteen dol- 
 lars to Charles C Blish for surveying town of Cambridge, one dollar and 
 
178 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 fifty cents for services rendered at same time, and tvvu dollars to Sullivan 
 Howard for specifications and plan of a court-house." 
 
 It was ordered that the Court proceed forthwith to the sale of lots in 
 Cambridge, on the following terms: One-third to be paid in six months 
 after date of sale ; one-third in twelve months, and the remainder in 
 eighteen months ; and that purchasers have the privilege of paying in 
 building materials, on or before the 1st day of the September following. 
 George McHenry, being in his place as auctioneer, a full board, and a 
 good attendance of citizens, the sale proceeded. Twenty lots were sold 
 on that occasion, aggregating the sum of $558. For the benefit of those 
 interested, the list of purchasers and number of lot, and amount of sale, 
 in the order in which they appear on record, are ^iven : Joseph Tillson, 
 
 I, $20 ; John Russell, 4, -$23 ; Joseph L. Perry, 7, $21 ; Jas. Roe, 12, $25 ; 
 Albert Jagger, 3, $26 ; Wm. H. Lockwood, 14, $40 ; Lennan Thurston, 
 13, $39 ; thos. K. Thompson, 10, $26 ; Wm. A. Ayers, 18, $23 ; Jos. 
 Tillson, 9, $15 ; Wm. H. Lockwood, 16, $39 ; Alex. Qua, 17, $33 ; Wm. 
 H. Lockwood, 16, $31 ; Jas. Montgomery, 15, $35 ; Thos. K. Thompson, 
 21, $15; Wm. Dawson, 5, $30; James M. Allan, 20, $40; John Jones, 
 
 II, $30 ; Alexander Qua, 8, $21. There were thirteen purchasers, and 
 out of that number but few are known to be living in the county or in 
 the state. Qua lost his life in a stone quarry, one-half mile northeast of 
 Cambridge, where he was crushed by a bank he had undermined. 
 
 The growth of the town was not at all in proportion to the necessi- 
 ties of some of the purchasers, and instead of paying for their lots, either 
 in materials or money, as the payments became due, several of them 
 begged off, and their lots went back to the county. 
 
 To effect a healthy growth in the new town, roads must be opened, 
 post routes established through it, and a post-office in it, and public build- 
 ings had to be erected and population invited. The sequel will show 
 that many opposed to the growth of the place scarcely ceased to under- 
 rate the locality and its facilities for a healthy growth, and the idea of 
 settling in it or about it was often derided. A mail route leading from 
 Wethersfield to Geneseo was established through the place, and for a 
 while the few inhabitants enjoyed the luxury of a semi-weekly mail from 
 Peoria. By some means the route was altered so as to leave Cambridge 
 out. Previous to the change of route by the department, the carrier 
 refused to go to Cambridge, but would throw out a bag of mail matter 
 put up at Wethersfield expressly for Cambridge, at the " Corners," ten 
 miles east of town. No office being there, a boy employed for the pur- 
 pose would proceed at his leisure, pick up the bag and take it to its des- 
 tination. More than once mail matter has been sent from Cambridge for 
 the east and returned at the end of the week with other matter designed 
 for Cambridge. .Those who had important business to transact were 
 afraid to mail their letters at the county town, because of the delays to 
 which its mail was subjected. Many and unsuccessful were the efforts 
 to have that route re-established through the village, nor till 1856 had 
 the tardy justice of a tri-weekly mail from Geneseo to Kewanee been 
 accorded to the county town. A weekly mail from Princeton, in Bureau 
 County, to Millersburg or New Boston, on the Mississippi River, was the 
 only one from which, for several years, news from the east could be 
 obtained. A weekly mail running from Rock Island to Cambridge was 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 179 
 
 also established for the particular benefit of the settlements between the 
 rwo places. For a short time, about the year 1853. a route was estab- 
 lished from a point on the Illinois River, known as Lancaster, to Cam- 
 bridge ; but it afforded no conveniences for any office on the route, ami 
 was soon discontinued. The mail to Rock Island was carried for many 
 years by a Mr. Robinson, familiarly known as " Uncle Bobby."' He was 
 a very honest, trusty man. and made nunc money by attending to errands 
 at Rock Island for his neighbors than by carrying the mail. 
 
 The growth of the town was remarkable only for its slowness. The 
 impression that the county seat would certainly and speedily be removed 
 gave way with great difficulty. People were afraid to venture in, and 
 but little improvement was made for several years. The county had a 
 court-house, but it was unfinished and in Morristown. At that place 
 courts were to be held till suitable arrangements could be made for their 
 accommodation in Cambridge. They were then being held in the dwell- 
 ing-house made over to the county by the proprietors of Morristown. It 
 was argued by many citizens about Cambridge, among whom are found 
 the names of Stackhouse, Hanan, Mascall, Cady, Osborn, Malcolm, and 
 others, that the unfinished house might be moved to where it was 
 wanted. These gentlemen made a proposition to the Court to the effect 
 that if it would give them the house outright they would move it to 
 Cambridge, finish it off, and furnish room in it for the use of the courts 
 till the new court-house should be built. 
 
 On the 5th of September, 1843, the Court contracted with them to 
 move the house to Cambridge, and to finish it, giving them ten dollars 
 and the use of the house for schools and other public purposes when not 
 wanted for courts, for the term of three years. The building was placed 
 upon runners, and in two days hauled or moved, by ox teams, to Cam- 
 bridge, a distance of more than twelve miles, and placed on southeast 
 corner of College Square. Several terms of the county court and two 
 terms of the circuit court were held in it — the first term of the latter 
 in September, 1844. It was afterwards sold to the Messrs. Gaines, who 
 put a small addition to it, and placing their families and a stock of dry 
 goods and groceries in it, did a good business on a small scale for several 
 years. 
 
 On June 18, 1844, notice was given that a contract for building a 
 court-house, according to a plan and specifications, drawn by John G. 
 Wilcox (for which the Court paid him $22), would be let on the 29th of 
 July following. A contract was made with Sullivan Howard, September 
 3, 1844, and the building was completed and accepted July 28, 1845. 
 From that time, at least for several years, the court-house was open for 
 schools, lectures, debating societies, stump speeches, three-penny shows, 
 class meetings, prayer meetings. Masonic meetings, singing and dancing- 
 schools (the benches were movable ) and preaching. Presbyterians, Con- 
 gregationalists, Methodists, Baptists and Universalists all worshiped 
 there, often three of them in one day, at different hours. 
 
 The first building erected in the new county seat was a small un- 
 hewn log house, put up by John Russell — commonly known as " Lord 
 John " — and was used by him for a blacksmith shop. For a short time 
 after its completion, he occupied it as a dwelling, until he could erect a 
 cabin for his family. This small structure was covered with "shakes" — 
 
180 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 clap-boards — held down by weight poles, and stood on the site now occu- 
 pied by Medbury's grocery ; his dwelling occupied the site of Mr. S. D. 
 
 Alfred's present residence. 
 
 Judge Tillson erected the second house in the town. It was a hewn 
 log building, and many additions were made to it, as his wants required 
 and means allowed. 
 
 A log cabin was erected almost opposite the stable connected with 
 the Cambridge House, by W. Augustus Ayres, the billowing Summer — 
 1844. Here the Indian, known as John, was confined for the murder of 
 a half-breed by mum of Jim. " John " escaped from this insecure tk jail " 
 and joined his tribe, the Pottawattomies at Shabbona (Trove. He was 
 immediately followed by the officers, who. on coming to the camp, and 
 addressing the chief, who was none other than the noted personage Shab- 
 bona, inquired for "John" who killed " Jirn." He was at once pointed 
 out by Shabbona (this name was pronounced Shah-pan-nee, or Sha-pa- 
 nee, by the Pottawattomies), and again taken into custody. At the pre- 
 liminary examination before Justice Tillson. he was committed for trial 
 before the circuit court ; but the grand jury, failing to rind a bill (they 
 stood eleven for and (?) against), he was set at liberty. 
 
 The first hotel built in town was erected by A. EL Showers, about 
 the year 1848. He kept it for some time, and rented to others until 
 it was finally converted into a residence, and as such is now the property 
 of Michael McFadden. Mr. Showers, several years alter, erected the 
 present Cambridge House, which in 1856 he sold to A. and X. B. Gould. 
 who added the third story. The}- kept it five years, and sold to James 
 M. Wier, who in turn sold to Joshua Bushnell, about February. 1864. 
 He enlarged it to its present capacity, and in February. 1876, sold to the 
 present proprietor, J. W. Hartzell. Mr. M. W. Thatcher was connected 
 with this house about eight years as landlord. The Central House was 
 built about 18o7, by A. M. Randall. 
 
 No manufactures exist in town, and mil until the completion of the 
 railway in 1871, did the town grow in a thriving manner. From that 
 time good stores were erected, and a fine trade with the surrounding 
 farmers at once sprang into life. 
 
 The project of having railroad connection with the eastern and west- 
 ern markets was agitated by the more prominent citizens as early as I860. 
 The object was again discussed in 1866, and more definite steps were 
 taken. The Rock Island Railroad was opened in 1856 to the coal fields, 
 and the citizens of Cambridge began an earnest effort to secure the con- 
 tinuance of the road through their town. In 1867, Mr. Orin E, Page 
 was sent by the citizens to procure a charter for the road, under the name 
 of the Peoria and Rock Island Railway. This was accomplished, and 
 subscription-books were immediately opened in the city of Peoria, in 
 (ialva. Cambridge, and at Osro and Weston. The city of Peoria sub- 
 scribed 1100,000, and the countv the same amount. The township of 
 Galva. $50,000; Calva. $25,000; Cambridge, $50,000; and Osco and 
 Weston, $30,000 each. By these figures, aggregating $385,000, it will he 
 observed that the road was built mainly by municipal subscriptions. For 
 all this outlay, the corporations were abundantly repaid in the increase of 
 wealth and rapid development of the towns. Cambridge, from a popu- 
 lation oi' between four and live hundred in 1871, lias grown to four times 
 
HISTORY OF HENBY COUNTY. 
 
 181 
 
 thai number, and. as a showing of the increase in trade, the following- 
 exhibit of the number of car loads of produce shipped from this station 
 during each month in 1876 is oiven : 
 
 January 
 
 .•J 
 
 M 
 25 
 12 
 
 24 
 74 
 95 
 57 
 61 
 
 43 
 
 37 
 36 
 
 84 
 
 562 
 
 1 
 
 4 
 
 3 
 
 3 
 
 15 
 
 18 
 
 7 
 27 
 28 
 
 18 
 
 5 
 
 2 
 
 131 
 
 2 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 42 
 17 
 
 5 
 4 
 5 
 
 
 < 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 =s 
 
 1 
 2 
 
 V.' 
 
 1 
 
 2 
 
 I 
 
 I 
 
 2 
 I 
 
 59 
 
 5 s 
 
 
 
 
 
 5 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 4 
 2 
 
 
 
 
 22 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 2 
 2 
 
 I 
 
 2 
 
 35 
 
 May 
 
 I 
 
 s 
 
 2 
 
 4 
 
 1 
 
 2 
 17 
 
 
 
 103 
 
 
 3 
 
 1 
 
 
 127 
 
 |ulv 
 
 
 4 
 1 
 12 
 13 
 13 
 28 
 
 144 
 
 
 
 
 69 
 
 95 
 97 
 
 74 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 ... 
 
 September ... 
 
 1 
 1 
 
 6 
 
 3 
 2 
 
 6 
 
 4 
 
 1 
 
 I 
 
 
 
 I 
 1 
 
 2 
 
 1 
 
 5 
 
 8 
 
 20 
 
 
 
 
 
 5 
 17 
 
 1 
 
 I 
 
 
 
 
 6n 
 
 
 
 
 
 129 
 
 92S 
 
 Total 
 
 9 
 
 7 
 
 5 
 
 These tables only include shipments in carload lots. The shipments 
 in smaller lots, if footed up. would swell the amounts of some sorts of 
 produce considerably. A good many barrels of apples and hales of 
 broom-corn have been shipped in lots less than car-loads, and some small 
 lots of other items. The shipments of poultry by freight, in boxes and 
 barrels, during' the month of December, amount to 15,866 pounds ; while 
 large quantities have also been sent by express. Butter and eggs are 
 also shipped by both freight and express, and butter especially is sent off 
 in large quantities by express. 
 
 Comparing the shipments of the past year with those of previous 
 years, reducing all to a uniform basis — the first three years ending Nov. 
 30, and the last two ending Dec. 31. 1876 — the following is given : 
 
 
 1S76. 
 
 1875- 
 
 1S74. 
 
 1873- 
 
 1S72. 
 
 ( orn 
 
 Oats 
 
 Rye 
 
 Wheat 
 
 Barley . . . 
 
 220,429 
 
 90,062 
 
 6,678 
 
 2,200 
 2,750 
 
 170,289 
 
 62,500 
 
 6,426 
 
 11.655 
 
 100,957 
 
 98,327 
 
 5.312 
 
 9.554 
 
 389 
 
 158,995 
 
 94.277 
 
 7.267 
 
 11,728 
 
 2,578 
 
 231,187 
 
 46,Soi 
 
 ",857 
 
 3.255 
 
 4. ^ =,5 
 
 
 
 
 Total 
 
 332.119 
 
 250,870 
 
 214, 53<) 
 
 274.795 
 
 307,655 
 
 
 
 I i\ 1 3TOCK \\1> OTHER I'l I 
 
 Hogs, No. 
 
 Cattle, No 
 
 Horses, cars 
 
 Sheep, cars . 
 
 Broomcorn, tons. 
 J lay and Straw . . 
 
 Potatoes, bu 
 
 Apples, bu 
 
 1876. 
 
 7,200 
 
 272 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 200 
 
 666 
 
 1S75. 
 
 7,250 
 112 
 
 1874. 
 
 6,S 45 
 318 
 
 1 go 
 
 120 
 
 2,000 
 
 166 
 61 
 
 1873- 
 
 7,880 
 
 1 85 
 
 2 
 
 5 
 
 386 
 
 2,450 
 
 1872. 
 
 5,545 
 144 
 
 27 
 
 356 
 
 I.750 
 
 978 
 
 Prior to the completion of the railroad, Cambridge was considered a 
 small inland town, with but little trade and few advantages. The sud- 
 
I 
 182 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 • 
 
 den increase of population, and the increase in wealth and in tiade has 
 dispelled that idea, and to-day Cambridge bids fair to rival any town in 
 the county. There are a number of fine brick business houses, one bank 
 — a private institution, organized in November 1871 : two or three good 
 hotels, two weekly newspapers, excellent graded schools and six regular- 
 ly organized churches, all of which have good houses of worship. 
 
 CAMBRIDGE OFFICIALS. 
 
 Pres., A. Gould ; Clerk, W. B. Dean ; Treas., F. B. Welton. Trus- 
 tees, James Mascell, S. H. Patten, Sjdvester Rockwell, T. G. Ayers, J. W. 
 Stewart, A. Gould. 
 
 THE PRESS. 
 
 The first paper started in Cambridge, and the first in Henry County, 
 issued its first number on Feb. 13, 1853. It was called the Henry County 
 Gazette, and was edited by J. W. Eystra. This paper and all the material 
 connected with the office were afterwards sold to the citizens of Kewanee, 
 and removed to that place, where the name was changed to the Henry 
 County Dial. The editor, Mr. Hyatt, soon after went to Geneseo, where 
 he established the Geneseo Republic. About November, 1857, the press 
 and materials in the Galva Watchman office were purchased and remov- 
 ed to Cambridge by Judge Tillson, Dr. A. A. Dunn, V. M. Ayres, and 
 H. W. Wells. Dr. Dunn was established as editor, and the name changed 
 to the Chronicle. He remained until 1860 in this place. That year, 
 Patten and Denison leased the office and 'fixtures from the company, and 
 continued Dr. Dunn as editor for one year, when Mr. Patten purchased 
 Mr. Denison's interest, and (Dr. Dunn going to the army), assumed entire 
 editorial control. He kept charge until 1866, when he was succeeded by 
 Everett & Casson. who, on May 16, 1867;, sold to the present editor and 
 proprietor, Mr. George C. Smithe. He has now entire control, having 
 purchased the office and all the material, and issues a paper which fully 
 merits its name. 
 
 The Prairie Chief was started in Galva in April. 1868, and for a time 
 printed in the office of the Galva Union. In September of that year, 
 Mr. F. B. Seaton purchased the office of the Stark County Democrat at 
 Toulon, and removed to that place. He changed the name to Prairie 
 Chief, and remained there till December. 1871, when he rented the office 
 of the Cambridge Democrat, and removed to that place. This paper had 
 been started and conducted by one Rock, who proved a most disreputable 
 character. Immediately on Mr. Seaton taking charge, a change was made, 
 and an excellent weekly paper started. He changed the name to Prairie 
 Chief, and although in a county largely Republican in politics, the paper 
 lias a large circulation. 
 
 CAMBRIDGE DEMOCRAT. 
 
 In the Spring of 1869, feeling the need of a Democratic paper cen- 
 trally located in the county. S. P. Cady and I. G. Ayers commenced a 
 correspondence with Mr. J. L. Rock of Chicago, commercial editor of the 
 Chicago Times, with a view of establishing a Democratic paper in Cam- 
 bridge, which resulted in receiving a proposition from Mr. Rock that if 
 
E. PAGE 
 Cambridge. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 185 
 
 $1,500 was raised to purchase presses and material he would furnish an 
 equal amount, and would come and take charge of the paper, with the 
 understanding that at the expiration of the year he was to have the mate- 
 rial by refunding the $1,500 and L0 per cent. A meeting was called at 
 the .court-house, which was largely attended by the Democrats of this 
 vicinity, and the proposition met with general favor. At this meeting 
 $800 was subscribed, and a committee appointed to raise the balance, 
 which they succeeded in doing very soon. A committee was then sent 
 to Chicago to superintend the purchase and shipment of presses, typo, 
 etc. In due time the material arrived, and was set up in the room over 
 the harness shop of II. P. Hart, and July -! s . 1869, the first issue of the 
 Cambridge Democrat made its appearance, -really to the satisfaction of 
 its god-parents. The paper remained under the management of Mr. 
 Rock but a short time. The 20th of November oi the same year found 
 him in such straitened circumstances that lie was forced to dispose of 
 the paper to Morrison Francis and It. Heber Hinman, who employed Mr. 
 I. G. Avers, then a law student with Mr. W. II. Shepard, to take charge 
 of the editorial and financial management. Mr. Ayers continued the 
 editor until Nov. i".». L871, at which time Messrs. Francis & Hinman 
 rented the office to Mr. B. W. Seaton, who removed the Prairie Chief 
 from Toulon, Stark County, to this place, commenced and continues its 
 issue here. 
 
 THE CHURCH ES. 
 
 The Baptist Church was organized July 8, 1854, in the court-house. 
 Prior to the organization, they met in this house for some time for religious 
 exercises, and for a short time after. At the organization thirteen persons 
 united, whose mimes are as follows : William Talbott, Mary Talbott, Aaron 
 Talbott, Phebe Talbott, James M. Woodmansee, Clarrissa M. Woodman- 
 see, John McFarland, Hanna McFarland, Emma Blackman, Laura Bishop, 
 Harriett Daggett, Electa Davenpor and Eliza Avers. This congregation 
 purchased t he old school-house, which thev used for a house of worship 
 until the erection of their present commodious church. It cost about 
 $ 10, 000. They have in addition to this just completed a very comfortable 
 parsonage, worth $2,100. 
 
 The earliest pastor was Rev. F. Ketchman, who remained about one 
 year. He was followed by Rev. W . W. Smith, who was pastor fourteen 
 months. Then followed Rev. R. Edwards, one year: Rev. G. I). Sim- 
 mons, eighteen months; Rev. A. Edison, two years and fourmonths; Rev. 
 J. Shephard, six years; Rev. \Y . A. Velsher, two and one-half years, 
 when the present pastor, Rev. J. ('aims, was installed. The membership 
 is now 107, ami the attendance at Sunday-school 130. The superinten- 
 dent is William Talbott. 
 
 The Disciples of Christ held meetings for some time in the court- 
 house, in the Baptist Church, and in tin.' school-house. About December 
 18, 1859, they met at the court-house and ffected an organization. At 
 this nmeting the following persons united: Samuel and Mrs. Ellen 
 Horn, Mrs. A. E. Matthews, Ada l'>. Lobingier, Geo. Lobingier, G. W. 
 BroUpe, William and Mrs. .Martha McFarland, and William Kirkland. 
 
 On the 23d of January following, a permanent organization was 
 made, with William Kirkland and (I. W. Sroupe as elders, William Mc- 
 
 15 For continuation of this History, see page 505. 
 
Biographical Directory. 
 
 ABBREVIATIONS. 
 
 Ind. Rep .Independent Republican. 
 
 Lib. Rep Liberal Republican. 
 
 Rep Republican. 
 
 Dem Democrat. 
 
 Meth Methodist. 
 
 Cath.. Roman Catholic. 
 
 Pres.. Presbyterian. 
 
 Prest President. 
 
 Ind Independent. P.O Post Office. 
 
 Bapt Baptist. i Prop Proprietor. 
 
 Cong Congrcgat'onalist. Co County. 
 
 Epis. _ Episcopalian. Sec - .Section or Secret :iry. 
 
 Evang Evangelist. Vol Volunteer. 
 
 Adv.. Ad vent is t Unit Unitarian. 
 
 GENESEO TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A BRAMS NATHAN G. Geneseo; showman; Dem; from Ind. 
 
 "**- ADAMS J. Q. Rev. Geneseo; Rep; Meth; from Canada. 
 
 ADAMS M. A. Geneseo. 
 
 ALBER F. Mrs. Geneseo; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 ALBORG PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 ALBRECHT Mrs. widow, Geneseo; German Luth; from Germany. 
 
 ALBERTSON CHARLES L. Geneseo. 
 
 ALDEEN P. A. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 ATjI/AN 31. JAMES, Geneseo; Retired Farmer; born in Sumner Co. Tenn. Nov. 23, 1814! 
 came to Henry Co. 1836; wife was Susanna Stewart, born Jan. 28, 1819; married March 6. 
 1839; has four children; Mr. Allan spent the Winter of 1S36-7 at Vandalia, where the 
 Legislature then met, and succeeded in getting Henry Co. set apart from Knox; he was also 
 the first County and Circuit Clerk of Henry Co; has filled the office of County Judge; in 1850 
 he was elected to State Legislature to assist in getting a charter for C. R. I. & P. Railroad, 
 and strange as it may seem. Mr. Allan informs us that it was a difficult matter to obtain, as 
 the Governor and many of the leading men of the state were much afraid that a railroad con- 
 structed in the vicinity of the canal would prove detrimental to the interests of the state. Mr. 
 Allan also held the oflice of Provost Marshal in this district- during a part of the war. Mrs. 
 Allan had the honor of teaching the first school in the county. 
 
 ALLAN WM. T. Geneseo; justice of peace; Ind; from Tenn. 
 
 ALLEN ARTHUR, lives with father, Aug. Allen; Rep; Unit; from Mass. 
 
 ALLEN AUG. Geneseo; restaurant; Rep; Unit; from R. Island. 
 
 ALLEN C. Mrs. (widow), Geneseo; Spiritualist; from N. V. 
 
 ALLEN CH VRLES, Geneseo; R. R. baggageman; Rep; Unit; from Mass. 
 
 ALLEN M. M. resides with mother, Mrs. C. Allen; Rep; Lib; born in this town. 
 
 ALLEN R< >BERT, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. F. Smith; Dem; from N. V. 
 VMOS JOHN, Geneseo; mason; Rep; from England. 
 
 ANDERSON A. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON A. F. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON CHAS. Geneseo; cabinetmaker; Rep; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON CHARLES, Geneseo; wagon maker; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
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 ANDERSON ERICK, Geneseo; cabinet maker; Lutli; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON JAMES, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 ANDERSON JOHN, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 ANDERSON* J. P. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON" L. D. Geneseo; dealer in pumps; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 ANDERSON FETER, Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres. 
 
 ANDERSON PETER, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 120 acres. 
 
 ANDERSON PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON II. Mrs. Geneseo; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDREE HERMAN, Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Prussia. 
 
 ANDREWS JAMES, Farmer. Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; born in Trumbull Co. Ohio, April 
 3, 1S30; came to Tazewell Co. in 1843, and to this county in 1854; Dem; owns 600 acres of 
 land, valued at $24,000; wife was Marietta Campbell, born in St. Lawrence Co. N. Y., Jan. 
 10, 1S41; married March 26, 1S62; has seven children. 
 
 ANTES II. T. Geneseo; physician and surgeon; Rep; Cong; from N. Y. 
 
 ANTES R. II. Geneseo; Rep; Cong; from N. Y. 
 
 APPLEBKi: THOMAS, Geneseo; Livery; born in LaSalle Co. 111. Dec. 2, 1853; came 
 to county, 1S72; Rep; married Miss Ida Bawl man; she was born in New York, June 17, 
 1853, and married Feb. 14, 1S72; two children; Mr. Applebee is one of the proprietors of the 
 temperance billiard room. 
 
 ARNETT JACOB, Geneseo; agricultural implements; Ind; Prot; from France. 
 
 ARNETT'S. J. Geneseo; merchani; Rep; Prot; from 111. 
 
 ARNOLD G. YV. Geneseo; minister M. E. church; Rep; West Virginia. 
 
 ARNOLD JOHN, Geneseo. 
 
 ASH MICHAEL, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 ASH LEWIS, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Prot; from Mich. 
 
 ASH WM. farm hand with C. 13. Smith; Ind; from N. Y. 
 
 ATKIN D. H. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Rapt; from Ct. 
 
 ATKINSON J. T. Geneseo; retired farmer; Ind; Cong; from Mass. 
 
 AYERS B. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; from Mass. 
 
 "D ACK WM. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 -° BAILEY CHRIS. C, P.O. Geneseo; lives with John Churchill; Dem; from N. H. 
 
 BAILEY J AS. M., P.O. Geneseo; lives with John Churchill; Dem; from N. II. 
 
 BAILEY Z. C. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; Lib; from Yt. 
 
 BAIRD WM. Geneseo; watchman; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 BAKER E. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 BAKER FREDERICK, Geneseo; painter; Rep; Meth; from England. 
 
 BAKER JOS. Genc-eo; tinner; Rep; Prot; born in Conn. 
 
 BAKER NICOLAS, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 BAKER T. Geneseo; baker; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 BAKER TIIOS. E. Geneseo; miller; Rep; Pres; from N. Y. 
 
 BAKER FRED. Geneseo; painter; Meth; Rep; from Eng. 
 
 BALL C. A. Geneseo; policeman; Dem; Prot; from Mass. 
 
 BALL FRANK M. Geneseo: brakeman; Rep; Meth. 
 
 BALL C. A. Jr. Geneseo; brakeman; Rep; Meth. 
 
 BALL GEO. Geneseo; brakeman; Rep; Meth. 
 
 BARKER JOHN, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep. 
 
 BARBER EMORY, Geneseo; wagon maker; Rep; Unit. 
 
 BARGE BENJ. F. Supt. of Geneseo City Schools and County Supt. of Schools; born in 
 Concord, Middlesex Co. Mass. Feb. 2, 1834; came to this county, 1&61; Rep; Bapt; owns 
 house and lot; educated in public schools of Concord, Haverhill and Lowell; two years in 
 Yale College; did not return after hvs father's death in 1852; taught in Mississippi and Louisi- 
 ana from 1852 to 1 861; spent one and a"half years in military service in Department of North- 
 west, under Gen. Pope; farmed two years; taught six years in Cambridge, and now five years 
 at Geneseo; married June, 1863 to Carrie V* . Showers, of Cambridge, 111; she was born in 
 Cambridge, June 2, 184]; has four children, Hattie, Cora, Jennie and Allie. 
 
188 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 BARLTZ JOHN, Geneseo; brick maker; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 BARNES EDGAR L. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; from N. Y. 
 
 BARNES JOHN D. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from Md, 
 
 BARNHART CATHERINE Mrs. widow; Sec. 15; RO. Geneseo; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 BARTON ALBERT C. Geneseo; printer in News office, Ind; Prot; from N. Y. 
 
 BARTON ANDREW, Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for H. C. Barton; Rep; born in N. Y. 
 
 BARTON II. C. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in Vt; 121 acres. 
 
 BARTON Will. C. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for II. C. Barton; Rep; Cong; born in N.Y. 
 
 BARTZ JOHN, Geneseo; laborer for Kendall & Kidder; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 BARGSTROM JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with G. W. West; from Sweden. 
 
 BATES J. W. Geneseo; laborer; Rep. 
 
 BATES JOHN L. Geneseo; laborer. 
 
 BAUER JACOB, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German. 
 
 BAUERMEISTER AUGUST, Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 BAUMGAERTNER JOSEPH, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Germany. 
 
 BAXTER JOHN, Geneseo: retired; Rep; Meth; from Mass. 
 
 BAYE GEORGE, Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; .from Mich; 103 acres. 
 
 BECK ANTTION, Geneseo; tailor with P. Schabelle; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 BECK WM. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 BECKER NICHOLAS, Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; maltster for G. Geiser; born in France. 
 
 BECKSTINE JOHN, Geneseo; molder; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 BECKER FRED. Geneseo; baker; German. 
 
 BEHMAN JOSEPH, Geneseo; laborer. 
 
 BEINGENHEIMER ADAM, Geneseo; saloonkeeper; Dem. 
 
 BELKNAP W. L. Geneseo; laborer. 
 
 BELLENGER J. II. Geneseo; feed stable; Dem; from N. Y. 
 
 BELLINGER JOHN H. Geneseo; livery and feed stable; Dem; born in Henry Co. • 
 
 BENDER CHRISTIAN, Geneseo; cabinetmaker; Dem; Prot; from Germany. 
 
 BENDER OTTO, Geneseo; laborer; German. 
 
 BENEDICT THOS. N. Rev. Geneseo; Epis; from N. Y. 
 
 BENNETT WM. G. Geneseo; laborer for McBroom & Wilson; Rep; Prot; from Maine. 
 
 BENNETT J. M. Geneseo; drayman; Rep; Meth. 
 
 BENSINGER JOPIN, P.O. Geneseo; with Moses Bensinger; from Ohio. 
 
 BENSINGER MOSES, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Evang; from Pa. 
 
 BENSON NILS, T.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; 40 acres. 
 
 BERNER FERDINAND, Geneseo; boot and shoe merch't; Luth; German. 
 
 BER GLAND JOHN, Geneseo; laborer. 
 
 BEVERIDGE ANN Mrs. Genes/o; Rep; Cong; born in Scotland. 
 
 BILLINGS HENRY, Sec. 28; PlO. Geneseo; laborer for E. A. llunn; Dem; born in 111. 
 
 BILLS L. Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; Meth; from \"t. 
 
 BILLS K. J. Geneseo; sewing math, ag't; Dem; Meth. 
 
 BITNER JAMES, Geneseo; laborer. 
 
 BLACKISTONE WM. P. Geneseo; stockbreeder; Rep; Quaker: from Ohio. 
 
 BLISS H. F. Farmer, Sec 31, P.O. Geneseo; born in New York, Oct. 13, 1809; came to 
 this county in 1S53; Rep; Meth; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $4,800; was Justice of 
 Peace for two years; wife was Amy C. BriggS, born in Oneida Co. N. X ., March 5, 1S10; 
 married Nov. iS, 1S30; four children, three boys and one girl, all now living. 
 
 RETSS L. Geneseo; molder; Rep; born in 111. 
 
 BLISS THOS. G. Geneseo; bridge builder; Rep] from Mass. 
 
 BODA JOHN, Geneseo; teamster; Dem; Meth; from Ohio. 
 'E R. D. Geneseo; hardware; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 BOIS JOHN, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 BOILE THOS. 11. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ireland. 
 
 BOLEEN JOHN, Geneseo; tailor; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 BOLEEN YOUNG, Geneseo, tailor; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
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 BOLLEN F. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in Henry Co. 
 
 BOONE Miss, Geneseo; Epis; from Pa. 
 
 BOWERS JACOB, Geneseo; cook; Dent; Prot; from Germany. 
 
 BOYCE JOHN IF. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; from N. Y. 
 
 BOYLE THOMAS II., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 145 ac. $0,700. 
 
 BRACKEN JAMES, Geneseo; painter; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 BRADLEY JAMES, Geneseo; clerk; Dem; Cath; bom Ireland. 
 
 BRADLEY M. Geneseo; groceries; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 BRAWLEY W. II. retired farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 BRAY JAS. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 BRAY THOS. Geneseo; salesman; Dem; Meth; from Ky. 
 
 BRAY STEPHEN, Geneseo; laborer. 
 
 BRADY SAMUEL, Geneseo; boarding-house; Rep; Bapt. 
 
 BRAINARD W. G. Geneseo; windmill dealer; Rep; Unit. 
 
 BREED GEORGE II. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in N. PL; 60 acres. 
 
 BRENIZER CHARLES, Geneseo; laborer Kendall & Kidder; Rep; Trot; born in 111. 
 
 BRENIZER D. E. Geneseo; harness-maker; Rep; Prot; born 111. 
 
 BRENIZER SAM'L. Geneseo; miller; Rep; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 BRITTON OSCAR, Geneseo; teamster; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 BRIX D. Geneseo; bot. physician; Dem; Cath; from Italy. 
 
 BROGLE THEODORE, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for G Geiser; born in Germany. 
 
 BROPHY THOMAS, Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 1 
 
 BROUGIIAMER JACOB, Sec. 2S; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for G. Geiser; born in Germany. 
 
 BROUGPITON WILBER F. Geneseo; agriculture dealer; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 BROWN BELA, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Cong; from Vermont. 
 
 BROWN FREDERICK P. Retired Farmer, Geneseo; born in Onondaga Co. N.Y. 
 Aug. 14, 1821; came to this county in 1852; Ind. Dem; owns 250 acres of land and house 
 and lot, valued at $17,000; has been Mayor of the city two years; was Supervisor one year; 
 was President for four years of the first Agricultural Society formed in the county; wife was 
 Harriet M. Bennett, born in Onondaga Co. N.Y. Jan. 26, 1S21; married Jan. 23, 1844; has 
 six children. 
 
 BROWN GEORGE A. Geneseo; hardware; Rep; from N.Y.; came to county 1S54. 
 
 BROWN R. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 
 
 BROWN S. M. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; from N.Y.; 160 acres, $10,000. 
 
 BROWN W. C. Geneseo; physician and surgeon; Rep; Cong; born Michigan. 
 
 BROWN DANIEL, P.O. GencNeu; farmer; Rep; Unit. 
 
 BRUSH J. B. Geneseo; retired; Rep; born in N.Y. 
 
 BRYAN JOHN M. Geneseo; laborer; Dem. 
 
 BUBECK WM. L. Geneseo; boot and shoe store; Rep; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 BUCHANAN J. M. Geneseo. 
 
 BUCHY CHARLES, Geneseo; butcher; Dem; born in Germany. 
 
 BUCKLES A. M. Mis. Geneseo; widow of late J. S. Buckles; from N.Y. 
 
 BUELL CHRISTIAN, Geneseo; manufacturer of cigars; Rep; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 BURGEMAN JONAS, Sec. 11; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 BURGERT P. Geneseo; tailor; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 BURGESON ANNA M. Mrs Sec. 11 ; P.O. Geneseo; Luth; from Sweden; 40 acres. 
 
 BURGSTON JOSEPH, Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 BURKE ADOLPH, Sec. 34;' P.O. Geneseo; farmer, for E. Earwell; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BURKEUND OTTO, Geneseo; clerk; Rep; born 111. 
 
 BURLINGAME THOMAS J. Geneseo; veterinary surgeon; Dem; from R. I. 
 
 BURNETT ISAAC, Geneseo; roadmaster C. R. I. &. P. R.R.; Dem; val. prop. S2,ooo. 
 
 BUSHNELL CHARLES, Geneseo; laborer. 
 
 BUTTERBROD JOHN, Geneseo; baker; Rep; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 /""^AHILL DENNIS, Geneseo; railroad laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 ^ CANN JOHN, Geneseo; butcher; Dem; from England. 
 
190 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 CANN THOMAS, Geneseo; butcher; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 CADY A. B. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; born in Henry Co. 111. July 8, 1845; Rep; 
 Cong; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,500; wife was Ella J. French, born in Michigan, 
 Oct. 14, 1851; married Oct. 30, 1S71; two children, Guy M., born April 24, 1S73; Walter F. 
 born Jan. 9, 1S75. 
 
 CADY HIRAM J. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; born in Genesee Co. N.Y. Nov. 15, 
 1S14; came to this county in 1837; Rep; Cong; owns 246 acres of land, valued at $20,000; 
 wife was Mary E. Bartlett, born in Genesee Co. N.Y. March S, 1S24; married Oct. 19, 1841; 
 has three children, Allen B., Carl M. and Nellie C. 
 
 CAMERON CHARLES, Geneseo; railroad agent; Epis; from Scotland. 
 
 CAMPBELL L. C. Geneseo; Justice of the Peace and Notary Public; born Malone, N.Y. 
 Oct. 16, 1816; came to county i860; Rep; married Sarah L. Wright, June 20, 1841; she was 
 born in Ogdensburgh, N.Y. 1S19; has two sons, Leonard W., who is general agent of Chi- 
 cago, Michigan & Lake Shore R.R. and JamesC; one daughter, Fannie P.; has been Justice 
 of the Peace ten years; Police Magistrate four years. 
 
 CAN/l^IELI) H. K. Geneseo; Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes and Carpets; born in Jackson Cc» 
 Iowa, Jan. 26, 1S47; came to county 1875; Rep; Meth; wife was Mary Day, of same county, 
 born Aug. II, 1853; married July 23, 1873; nas one child, May Inez; is a member of the 
 firm of Chamberlain & Canfield, the largest dry goods store in the city; has a branch store 
 at Tiskilwa, 111. 
 
 CARL II. M. Geneseo; harness-maker; Rep; "from Germany. 
 
 CARLSON CIIAS. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 CARLSON OLAF, Sec. 23; F.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 CARMAN JEREMIAH, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, on R. Garnett's farm; Rep; from N.Y 
 
 CARPENTER L. N. B. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; born Vt. 
 
 CARSE ADAM, Geneseo; teamster; Dem; Prol; from Ohio. 
 
 CASH G. W. Geneseo; salesman; Rep; Prot; from Indiana. 
 
 CASS LEWIS J. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 CASTELO MICHAEL, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 80 acres. 
 
 CEDERLOF FRANZ, Geneseo; tailor; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 CHAMBERLIN B. II. Geneseo; dry goods merchant; Rep; Bapt; born 111. 
 
 CHAMBERLIN H. C. Mrs. Geneseo; born in Vt. 
 
 CHAMBEKLAIN NATHAN V. Marble Finisher, Geneseo; born in Middletown r 
 Logan Co. 111. Dec. 9, 1851; came to this county in 1S66; Dem; Trot; wife was Miss Jennie 
 Marlett; married Sept. 3, 1S74; she was bom Jan. 27, 1849; has one child, Allen D. 
 
 CHAMBERLAIN SAMUEL, Stock Dealer, Geneseo; born in Worcester Co. Mass. 
 April 16, 1820; came to Co. in 1855; Rep; wife was Delliza Reynolds, born in same county, 
 March 13, 1S24; married Nov. 7, 1S43; has one child, Dulcenia. Mr. Chamberlain is owner 
 of the celebrated stallions Bashaw Drury, Estraba, and Scotch Giant. Bashaw Drury has 
 made one-half mile in 1:12. 
 
 CHAMBERLIN FRANKLIN, Geneseo; retired; Rep. 
 
 CHERRY ANDREW, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 CHERRY JAS. Sec. 34, P.O. Geneseo; laborer for W. C. Rout; Rep; born in Pa. 
 
 CHERRY SARAH Mrs. Geneseo; from Ohio; owns house and lot. 
 
 CHERRY FRANK, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep. 
 
 CHERRY JOHN, Geneseo. 
 
 CHURCHILL JOHN, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep, Prot; from Maine; 80 ac. $6,000^ 
 
 CLARK FRANK, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for J. Johnson; Bapt; born Pa. 
 
 CLARK N. T. Geneseo; stonecutter; from N.Y. 
 
 CLARY GARRETT, Geneseo; railroad watchman; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 CLASPILL JOHN W. Geneseo; porter to Geneseo House; Rep; from Ind. 
 
 CLAYPOOL R. A. Geneseo; cooper; Dem; Meth; from Ind. 
 
 CLEMENT JAS. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; from N. II. 
 
 CLIFFTON JOS. Geneseo; railroad carpenter; Rep; Prot; born in 111. 
 
 CLOUSE GEO. N. Geneseo; clerk with J. Modefwell; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 CLOUSE ESLEY II. Geneseo; clerk with P. Taylor; Rep; born Bureau Co. 
 
 CLOUSE SARAH Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Evang; from Pa. 
 
 CLOUGII VICTOR W. Sec. 19, P.O. Geneseo; farmer with II. V. (lough; Rep; born in Vt. 
 
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 C LOUGH HARVEY V. Farmer, Sec. 19. V.O. Geneseo; born in Bangor, N. Y. March 
 20, 1832; came to this county in 1S57; Rep; owns 320 acres of land, valued at $24,000; wife 
 was Sophia L, Hines, born in Brattleboro, Vt. July 20, 1839; married Jan. 26, 1855; seven 
 boys, four now living : Victor W., born Jan. 20. 1856; Henry C. born May 23, 1858; Frank, 
 born Aug. 19, i86r; Llewellyn, born Feb. 22, 1874. 
 
 COE A. T. Sec. 28, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for G. L. Coe; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 COE G. L. Sec. 28, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.; 80 acres. 
 
 COLE CLINTON R. Geneseo; laborer with J. Goss; Rep; Unit; from Mass. 
 
 COLE SET H, Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Mass. 
 
 COLE W. W. Geneseo; lawyer; Rep; Cong; born in 111. 
 
 COLLINS JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 80 ac. $4,000. 
 
 COLLINS J. S. Sec. 23, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 160 ac. val. $8,ooo. 
 
 COLLINS M. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 COLSON C. J. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 COMBS JOHN L. Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Bap'; born in N.H.; 20 ac. val. $1,500. 
 
 COOK J. T. Geneseo; homoeopathic physician; Rep; Cong; born Ohio. 
 
 COOK W. T. Geneseo; express agent, also bookstore; Rep; N.Y. 
 
 COOPER J. H. Geneseo; book store; Rep; from Vt. 
 
 COOPER ARTHUR, Geneseo; painter; Rep. 
 
 COOPER GEO. M. Geneseo; bookstore; Rep. 
 
 COUGHLIN PAT. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 COUGHLIN PAT. Geneseo; laborer; Dem. 
 
 COX JOHN, Geneseo; painter; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 CRAGIN E. Geneseo; crockery, glass and silverware; Rep; from N.H. 
 
 CRAGIN E. A. Geneseo; dealer in crockery and glassware; Rep; from Mass. 
 
 CRAIN GEO. Sec. 19, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for II. H. Crain; Dem; born in Conn. 
 
 CRANE HARVEY, Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; born in Conn. 
 
 CRAWFORD HUGH, Geneseo; clerk; Rep; from Scotland. 
 
 CRAWFORD JAS. Geneseo; engineer for Ott Bios.; Rep; Pres; from Scotland. 
 
 CRAWFORD CYRUS, Geneseo; hostler; Dem. 
 
 CRONK EDGAR, Geneseo; harness-maker; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 CRONIN HUGH, P.O. Geneseo; laborer for T. H. Boyle; Dem; Cath; from Pa. 
 
 CROSS Mrs. Geneseo; Dem; born Ireland. 
 
 CROUCH ROYAL G. Geneseo; mason; Rep; from Vt. 
 
 CROGIN LEONARD, Geneseo; clerk; Rep. 
 
 CRUM WAIT, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N. Y. 
 
 CURLEY JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 CUSHLER CHARLES, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German. 
 
 UV\TLY CHAS. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Vt. 
 
 -^ DAILY WILLIAM, Geneseo; coal miner; Dem; bom III. 
 
 DAILY CHARLES, Geneseo. 
 
 DAINELSO GUSTOFF, Geneseo; laborer; Rep. 
 
 DAHLQUIST JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Swede. 
 
 DANFORD WILLIAM, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Pies; horn Ireland. 
 
 DANNENFELSER F. Geneseo; teamster; Rep; Prot; bom 111. 
 
 DANIELSON AUGUSTUS, Geneseo; laborer. 
 
 DANNEFELSER FRED. Geneseo; retired; Rep; German. 
 
 DASIIEM JOHN, Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 130 acres. 
 
 DAVIS CHARLES E. farm hand, with C. B. Smith; Dem; from Md. 
 
 DAVIS HELEN M. wid; Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cong; born Ohio; 127 acres. 
 
 DAVIS H. H. Farmer and Soap Manufacturer; Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; born in Windham 
 
 Co. Vt. Oct 5, 1822; came to this Co. in 1853; Ind; owns 80 acres, valued at $6,500. 
 DAVIS H. M. Geneseo; painter; Rep; born 111. 
 DAVIS JOHN, Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; 40 acres. 
 
192 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 DAVIS IRA ]>I. Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; born in Fairfield, Me. June 3, 1804; came 
 to this county in 1S56; Rep; Christian; owns 40 acres, valued at $2,000; wife was Anna 
 Allen, born in Fairfield, Me. July 21, 1S04; five children, only one now living. 
 
 DAVIS N. D. Sec. ig; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in New York; 50 acres. 
 
 DAVIS NOAH D. Geneseo; Photographer; Rep; Lib; from N. Y. 
 
 DAVIS PAUL, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Spiritualist; from Vt. 
 
 DAVIS WARD, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 
 
 DAVIS & HAYWOOD, Geneseo; soap manufacturers. 
 
 DAVIS A. L. Geneseo. 
 
 DAVISON HORATIO, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.; 40 acres. 
 
 DAVISON LARENZO, Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; Cong; born Vt; So acres. 
 
 DAVISON THEODORE, Sec 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Iowa. 
 
 DAWS JAM liS, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 DEATS JOHN, Geneseo; laborer in Powell's lumber yard; Rep; Meth; from Germany. 
 
 DEBREY JOHN A. Geneseo; butcher; Ind; Cath; from N. Y. 
 
 DEDRICK JOHN, Geneseo; Merchant; born in Sweden, Dec. 4, 1837; came to Co. 1S58; 
 Rep; Unitarian; wife was F. M. Wilse, burn in N. Y., Otsego Co. June 6, 1847; married 
 June 13, 1870; has two boys and one girl; was in army three years; is a member of the firm 
 of Dedrick & Lawrence. 
 
 DEGRAFF H. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Pres. pref; from N. Y. 
 
 DEGRAFF HENRY M. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; from N. Y. 
 
 DEITZ JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Germany. 
 
 DELANDER JOHN, Sec. 11; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 5 acres. 
 
 DEMARANVILLE DANIEL, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. Anderson; Rep. 
 
 DEMING C. R. Geneseo; retired merchant; Ind; from Mass. 
 
 DEMING HOWARD A-. Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 160 acres. 
 
 DEMING RICHARD M. Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 40 acres. 
 
 DENNIS JOHN, Geneseo. 
 
 DENSMURE .CHAS. W. Geneseo; engineer for Kendall & Kidder; Rep; Prot; from Me. 
 
 DeRUE ED. Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Belgian. 
 
 DEWEY HENRY F. Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Mass; 120 acres. 
 
 DICKENS W. T. Geneseo; agricultural implements; Dem; from England. 
 
 DIEDRICII FREDERICK, Sec. 2S; P.O. Geneseo; lab. for G. Stilz; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 1m (BBS ISAAC, Geneseo; engineer for II. Lawbaugh; Rep; Prot; from England. 
 
 DOBBS JOSEPH, Geneseo; jeweler; Rep; Prot; from England. 
 
 DODGE ALBERT, Geneseo; carpenter; from Mass. 
 
 DODGE A. H., Geneseo; butcher; Dem; Prot; from Mass. 
 
 DODGE CHAS, Geneseo; farmer; Meth; from Germany. 
 
 DODGE HENRY A. Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of L. Stimson; Ind; born Henry Co. 
 
 DOURER JOHN, Geneseo; barber; Rep; bom 111. 
 
 DOLAN ANNA Mrs. Geneseo; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 I" ILLBURY SWAN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 I LTS EKED. Geneseo; retired; Evang; Germany. 
 
 DORMAN FRED. Geneseo; butcher; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 DOXEY NATHAN, Ceneseo; retired saloon keeper; Dem; born N. V. 
 
 DRAIN G. W. Geneseo; Saloon; born McPonougb Co. III. May 6, 1S40; came to county 
 1S60; Dem; wife was Jessie E. Nye, bom Bangor. Me. 1S53; married Dec. 25, 1871; has two 
 children; Mr. Drain is a member of the linn of Seibel & Co.; who are proprietors of the 
 most elegantly furnished and costly rooms in the county. 
 
 DRESSER J. F., Geneseo; book-keeper in First National Hank; Rep; from N. Y. 
 
 DRUMM PETER J. Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; born in Milwaukee, Wis. Dec. 3, 
 1S50; lived in South Bend, Ind. six years; in Plymouth, Ind. three years; in Story Co. Iowa, 
 one year, and came to this county in 1868; Dem; wife was Nancy Smith, born in Alleghany 
 Co. Md. Feb. 2, 1S52; married March 21, 1S72; has three children. 
 
 DUNCAN JAMES, Ceneseo; soap maker; Pep; Meth; from l'a. 
 
 DUNHAM CHAS. Sr., Geneseo; retired; Dem; born Mass. 
 

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 DUNHAM CHAIM/KS, (ieneseo; Attorney at Law; born Berkshire Co. Mass. Jan. 24, 
 1840; came to county in 1853; Dem; wife was Carrie L. Loring, born in Me. 1840; married 
 April 9, 1S62; has one child, Edith; was admitted to the bar in 1862; read law and was ad- 
 mitted to bar in this county. 
 
 DUNHAM JOSEPH L. Geneseo; lawyer; Dem. 
 
 DUNGEE FRANCIS. Geneseo. 
 
 DUPUE HENRY F. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; German. 
 
 T^ARL MORTIMER, Geneseo; auctioneer; Dem; from N. V. 
 
 EARNEST GEORGE, Sec 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; born in Germany; 80 acres. 
 
 EARL FRANK, Geneseo; clerk; Dem. 
 
 EASTMAN SAMUEL W. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; 
 
 ECHART THOS., Geneseo; laborer; Dem. 
 
 ECKART THOMAS, Geneseo; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 ECKERT WM. S. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 ECKERT HENRY, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; German. 
 
 EDBERG JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 EDGCOMB FRANK D. Sec 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Unitarian; Maine; 160 acres. 
 
 EDIEN HENRY, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. H. Smith; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 EDWARDS BENJAMIN, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; from Mass. 
 
 EICKHOM AUGUST, Geneseo; tinsmith; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 EMERY ARTEMUS, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; from Maine. 
 
 EMERY F. D. Mrs. & CO. Geneseo; milliners. 
 
 EXGDAHL JOHN, Geneseo; Merchant Tailor; born in Sweden, Nov. 27, 1834; came to 
 county 1864; Rep; Luth; wife Anna Anderson, born in Sweden, Oct. 20, 1844; married 
 Aug. 24, 1S64; has four children living: Emma H., Allmena, Martin N., Victoria E. 
 
 ENTRIKIN J. C. Geneseo; stock dealer; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 ERDMANN EMIL, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of M. Stewart; Meth; from Germany, 
 
 ERDMAN FREDERICK, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 ERICKSON JOHN, Sec. 10; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Sweden; 40 acres. 
 
 ERICKSON CHARLES, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Swede. 
 
 ERICKSON AUGUST C. Geneseo; Rep; Swede. 
 
 ERNST GEORGE, Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 ERNKE GUS. Geneseo; teamster; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 ERTMAN FRED, Geneseo; bakery; Dem; born Germany. 
 
 ERTZ JACOB, Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; born Germany. 
 
 ESBECK J. N. Geneseo. 
 
 EWING R. S. Geneseo; portrait artist; Lib. Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 "CWRBER PAUL, Geneseo; liveryman; Rep; from N. J. 
 * FARBER WM. Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep. 
 FARMERS' NATIONAL BANK, of Geneseo; organized in 1876; cash capital 
 
 $50,000; surplus $2,000; Levi Waterman, President; E. C. Gilbert, Vice President; Jno. P. 
 
 Stewart, Cashier; Directors: L. Waterman, E. C. Gilbert, Chas. Dunham, R. F. Steele, N. 
 
 C. Howard, E. P. Van Yalkengburg, R. Harrington, P. S. Schnabele, Thomas Nowers, Jr. 
 FARRELL FRANK, Geneseo; painter; Dem; from Ohio. 
 FARRELL RALPH, Geneseo; painter; Dem; born 111. 
 FARRELL RALF D. ( ieneseo; painter; Dem; from Ohio. 
 FAR WELL EDWIN, Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Mich. 
 FAY OSMER W., Geneseo; pastor Congregational Church; Rep; born in N. IF 
 FAY MOSES, Geneseo. 
 FAY A. G. Geneseo; druggist; Dem. 
 FEHLMAN GEO. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; German. 
 FELGER I. S. Geneseo; dry goods, etc; Neutral; Meth; from Ohio. 
 FELSKI WM. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany. 
 FERRTS CHARLES, Geneseo. 
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196 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 FIELD JAMES, Geneseo; engineer Kendall & Kidder; Rep; Prot. 
 
 FIRST NATIONAL- BANK, of Geneseo; James McBroom, President; S. T. Hume: 
 Vice-President; Hiram Wilson, Cashier; C. M. Morton, Assistant Cashier; Directors, 
 George Wells, W. Sanford, George Wilson, Hiram Wilson, S. T. Hume, James McBroom, 
 Henry Nourse; bank was organized in 1864; cash capital $100,000; present surplus $50,000. 
 
 FISCHER AUGUST, Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 FISCHER JOHN, Geneseo; school teacher; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 FISCHER CHARLES, Geneseo; furniture; Rep; German. 
 
 FISHER CHARLES E. Geneseo; druggist; Rep; Bapt; from Mass. 
 
 FISHER H. V. Hardware; Geneseo; born at Wilkesbarre, Pa; came to this county in 
 1869; Rep; Prot; established the Henry County News at Genesen, in 1874; member of 
 the Common Council of the City of Geneseo during 1875 and 1876. 
 
 FISHER S. A. Geneseo; hardware, with brother, II. V. Fisher; Ind; Prot; Wilkesbarre, Pa. 
 
 FISHER W. Cr. Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; born in Pa; came to this county in 1859; 
 Ind; owns 80 acres; wife was Pallas Chambers, born in Indiana. 
 
 FISHER WM. L. Geneseo; hardware; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 FISK ORSON, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from N. Y. 
 
 FOGG C. W. Geneseo; coal dealer; Dem; from Maine. 
 
 FONES DEWEY, Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N. Y. 
 
 FONES EDWARD, Geneseo; teamster; Dem; from N. Y. 
 
 FONES JAMES, Geneseo; teamster; Dem; Prot; from N. Y. 
 
 FONES JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot; from N. Y. 
 
 FONES M. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Prot; from N. Y. 
 
 FONES FRANK, Geneseo; street commissioner; Rep. 
 
 FORD HORACE C, P.O. Geneseo; with J. D. Ford; Rep; Meth; from Vt. 
 
 FORD H. S. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 
 
 FORD JULIUS D. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt; half of 260 acres. 
 
 FORD J. D. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep. 
 
 FRANK JACOB, Geneseo; harness-maker; Ind; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 FREDERICK A. A. Geneseo; laborer; Rep. 
 
 FREEMAN J. A. P.O. Geneseo; stock raiser; Dem. 
 
 FREEMAN JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; 
 
 FREEMAN DWIGHT, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Mass; 40 acres. 
 
 FREEMAN PLINY, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Epis; born Mass. 
 
 FRENCH GEORGE O. Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in Mich; 112 acres. 
 
 FRENCH LYDIA J. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Quaker; from Pa; owns house and lot. 
 
 FRENCH O. B. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 27 and 36; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Cong; 
 born in Coventry, Tolland Co. Conn. April 27, 1811; came here in 1853; owns 90 acres, 
 valued at $6,000; wife was Jane K. French, born in Meredith, Delaware Co. N. Y., Aug. 12, 
 1816; married Oct. 30, 1833; have had four children; those living are Sarah E., Geo. O. and 
 Ella J.; John died. 
 
 FREY JACOB P. Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Evang; from Germany; 10 acres. 
 
 FREY LOUIS, Geneseo; restaurant; Rep; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 FRICK A. C. Geneseo; minister; Rep; Meth; born in 111. 
 
 FRITZ AUG. Geneseo; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 FRY PETER, Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Prot; from Germany. 
 
 FULLERTON JOHN, Geneseo; Pres; from Ireland. 
 
 FULTON FRANK, Geneseo; physician; Rep; from N. Y. 
 
 FUNK C. Geneseo. 
 
 /""* AINES NELSON, Geneseo; retired merchant; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 
 ^- J GALLIGAN J. Col. Geneseo; supt. of stock yards; Rep; from N. Y, 
 GARNETT ROBT. Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; Prot; from Pa. 
 GARVEY M. Geneseo; laborer stock yards; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 GASTENER DAVID, Geneseo; laborer R. R.; Luth; from Germany. 
 GEE P. E. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep. 
 
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 GEE BENJ. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from N. Y. 
 
 GEISER GEORGE, Sec. 2S; P.O. Geneseo; brewer; Dem; born in Germany; 10 acres. 
 
 GEORGE V. K. Geneseo; plow mnfg; Rep; Meth; from Pa. 
 
 GERSTNER F. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 GERSTNER MICHAEL. Geneseo; laborer; Meth; from'Germany. 
 
 GETTY A. M. Mrs. Geneseo; Cong; from Pa. 
 
 GIBBS HENRY R. Geneseo; horse trainer; Rep. 
 
 GIBBS Mrs. Geneseo; born N. Y. 
 
 GIBSON JOSEPH, Geneseo; lightning rods; Rep; Prot; from N. V. 
 
 GIBSON HOWARD, Geneseo; conductor R.R.; Rep. 
 
 GIERHART ALLEN, Geneseo. 
 
 GIFFIN C. E. Geneseo; harness workman; Ind; from N. V. 
 
 GILBERT E. C. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; born in Ontario Co 
 
 N. Y., Jan. 27, 1S36, came to this county in 1857; Rep; Christian; owns 240 acres of land; 
 
 wife was Florinda H. Beach, born in Ontario Co. N. Y. July 22. 1838; married Feb. 23, 1857; 
 
 four children, all now living. 
 OILMAN DANIEL B. Geneseo; Rep; from Mass. 
 GILROY PAT. Geneseo; laborer Dem. 
 
 GLADMAN JOHN, Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Germany. 
 GLADMAN JOSEPH, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 GLAWE JOHN, Geneseo; R. R. laborer; Luth; from Germany. 
 GLAWE WM. Geneseo; R. R. laborer; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 GLEASON J. Geneseo; teamster; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 GLOVE WILLIAM, Geneseo. 
 GODFREY GEO. F. Mason, Geneseo; born in Amherst, Mass. Oct. 25, 1829; came to 
 
 this town and county in 1854; Rep; Cong; owns residence, value $1,500; married Miss Emily 
 
 Squires, at Brooklyn, N. Y., May 14, 1854; she was born in Belchertown, Mass. Nov. 9, 1832; 
 
 have one son, Eddie F., born in this town Oct. 6, 1858. 
 GODFREY WM. Geneseo; butcher; born Kent, England, Feb. II, 1842; came to county 
 
 1S54; Rep; wife was Mini L Goodman, born Pa., Feb. S, 1S47; married Sept. 10, 1S68; has 
 
 three children living; Mr. Godfrey was Lieut. 65th Reg. of I. V. I.; was transferred from the 
 
 H2th. 
 GODFREY WM. B. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Pres; from Mass. 
 GOEMBEL JACOB. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany. 
 GOEMBEL HENRY, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Germany; 40 acres. 
 GOEMBEL PETER O. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; born in 111. 
 GOEMBEL W. S. Geneseo: merchant; Rep; Prot; from 111. 
 GOODELL LESTER, Geneseo; mason; Rep; Prot; from N. Y. 
 GOODMAN J. S. Sec. n, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 40 acres. 
 GOODMAN DANIEL, Geneseo. 
 GORETH SEBASTIAN. P.O. Geneseo; farmhand. 
 COSIIORN G. W. Geneseo; fanner; Dem; Pres; from Pa. 
 GOSS CHARLES, Geneseo; Rep; from Mass. 
 GOSS JOHN, Geneseo; lumber dealer; Rep; Unit; from Masfc. 
 GOSS JOHN W. Geneseo; clerk with J. Goss; Rep; Bapt; from Ky. 
 GRANT J. D. Geneseo; Agricultural Implements; born Jefferson Co. \.Y. March 18, 
 
 1827; came to Henry Co. 1S57; Rep; Meth. Epis; wife was A. A. Carpenter, of same county, 
 
 born May 31, 1833; married Jan. 29, 1851; has two children, |. DeLoss, Lisbia A.; Mr. 
 
 Grant spent ten years farming in Edford; was their Collector for three years; was elected 
 
 Mayor of Geneseo in 1870, and served one year. 
 GRANT J. D. Jr. Geneseo; agriculture warehouse; Rep; Meth; from \.\. 
 GRAVES C. S. Geneseo; dr.uggist; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 GRAVES EMERY C. Geneseo; attorney at law; Rep; Meth; born in N.Y. 
 GRAY JOHX, Geneseo; Harness, Saddle and Trunk Store; born in Danville, Pa. June 
 
 4, 1837; came to county 1857; Dem; wile was Allie C. Drake, born Ohio, Jan. 25, 1852; 
 
 married Oct. 26, 1875. 
 GRAY SAMUEL P. Geneseo; night clerk hotel; Dem. 
 
198 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 GRAY WILLIAM B. Geneseo. 
 
 GREENE A. H. Geneseo; furniture; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. 
 
 GREEN DANIEL B. Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; from Conn. 
 
 GREEN E. D. Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Cath; from Belgium. 
 
 GREEN GEO., P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. Anderson; Ind. 
 
 GREEN THOS. Geneseo; street commissioner; Rep; Cong, pref; from N.Y. 
 
 GREEN WM. Geneseo; cooper; Rep; Prot; from Indiana. 
 
 GREEN DANIEL B. Sen. Geneseo; retired; Rep. 
 
 GREEN JAMES H. Geneseo. 
 
 GREENE JOSEPH N. Geneseo; Photographer; born Jefferson Co. Pa. March 6, 1826; 
 
 came to county 1864; Dem; Cath; owns residence; wife was Susan E. Brown, of Scott Co. 
 
 Iowa; married Nov. 23, 1862; has five children living. 
 GREENE M. A. Geneseo; furniture dealer; Rep; Bapt; born in 111. 
 GREENE JOHN T. Geneseo. 
 
 GRESSER F. E. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Prot; from Germany. 
 GRESSER JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; born in Germany. 
 GRIFFIN G. W. Geneseo. 
 
 GRITEMANN JOHN, Geneseo; railroad shops; Luth; from Germany. 
 GROSS FRANK, Geneseo; butcher. 
 GRUBB JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; German. 
 GUILD HENRY, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 T T ALL E. Geneseo; clerk; Dem; from Mo. 
 
 HALL J. G. Geneseo; hardware merchant; Rep; from S. C. 
 HALL W. H. Geneseo; hardware merchant; Rep; born in 111. 
 HALLSTEN JOHN, Geneseo; carpenter; Luth; from Sweden. 
 HAMILTON T. F. Geneseo; foundry; Dem; Epis; born N.Y. 
 HAMILTON CHARLES, Geneseo; student; Rep. 
 HAMMOND JOSEPH, Geneseo; gunsmith; Rep; Unitarian; born Vt. 
 HAMMOND FRANK, Geneseo. 
 
 HAMMOND PETER, Geneseo; retired; born in Newton, Mass. April 9, 1776; Rep; 
 Meth; he voted for Adams; he is the oldest Mason in the United States. Centennarian. 
 
 HANDSPIKE PETER, Geneseo; cooper; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 HANNA PETER, Geneseo; horse dealer; Dem. 
 
 HANNA J. L. Geneseo; wool carder; Rep; Pies; from Ohio. 
 
 HANNA JOHN R. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 HANNAN MATTHEW, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ireland. 
 
 HANNAN PATRICK, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born in Ireland; 160 acres. 
 
 HANNAN THOMAS, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ireland; 160 acres. 
 
 HANSON A. E. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 HANSON E. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden. 
 
 HARBAUGH FRANK, Geneseo; tinner: Rep; Prot; born in 111. 
 
 HARBAUGH JOHN R. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa; 240 acres. 
 
 HARBAUGH WM. Geneseo; merchant; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 HARDING F. Geneseo; molder. 
 
 HARKER JOHN E. Geneseo; painter; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 HARKER THOS. R. Geneseo; book store; Rep; Unit; from N. J. 
 
 HARMAN T. T., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem. 
 
 HARMS HENRY, Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres. 
 
 HARPER DAVID, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; fanner; from England; 240 acres. 
 
 HARPER JOSHUA, Geneseo; Farmer; born in Fairfax Co. Va. April 24, 1796; came to 
 this county 1836; Dem; Cong; wife was Sarah M. Thomas, of Maine, born Aug. 9, 1807; 
 married Oct. 15, 1838; Mr. Harper was the first Recorder and Probate Judge of Henry Co; 
 was the first Representative of the county, served two terms; was a member of the Constitu- 
 tional Convention in 1848. 
 
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 HARPER O. M. Geneseo; Rep; 
 
 HARRINGTON E. W. Geneseo; carpenter; Prot; from Canada East. 
 HARRINGTON F. R. Geneseo; billiard-hall; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 HARRINGTON GEO. W. Geneseo; retired; from Mass. 
 HARRINGTON J. L. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Pies; born in 111. 
 
 HARRINGTON M. T. P.O. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Meth. 
 
 HARRIXGTOX R. Capt. was born in Hogansburg. Franklin Co. N.Y. Feb. iS, 1S22; Rep; 
 Lib. Mr. Harrington is a self-made man, having to care for himself at the early age of 12, 
 besides doing much for the support of his parents. At the age of 16 he entered the regular 
 army, in 1837, and served five years under the command of Gen. Worth in the 8th Regular 
 Infantry; was three years in the Florida war in Co. K, Sth U.S.T. He moved permanently 
 to Geneseo in 1S56; he served as captain of Co. B, 9th I.V. Cavalry in the rebellion; he mar- 
 ried Feb. 22, 1S45, at Massena, X.Y.. Miss Martha Campbell, of Windsor Co. Vt.; she was 
 born March 7, 1827; he has buried two children, an only daughter, Clara P., Jan. S, 1865, 
 and oldest son Wm. H., Oct. 31, 1S6S, who was, at the time of his death, the proprietor of 
 the Harrington House, Geneseo; has three living children : Henry G., Frank R., and Fred 
 A.; he is at present Oie of the Directors of the Farmers' National liank; is also President of 
 the Geneseo Temperance Reform Club. By judicious management of himself and wife, he 
 has a handsome competency for the remainder of life. Flis present business is real estate 
 dealing and money loaning. The Capt. has one of the finest residences in Henry Co. 
 
 HARRIS JAS. M. Geneseo; engineer railroad grain elevator; Rep; Meth; from Pa. 
 
 HART WARREN, Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Canada. 
 
 HARTLEY J. S. Geneseo; shoemaker; Ind; from Pa. 
 
 HARTING WILLIAM, Geneseo; laborer; Rep. 
 
 HARTSTONE FRED. Geneseo; barber; Dem; Prot; from England. 
 
 HAUSBERGER PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German. 
 
 HAUCK JACOB, Geneseo; clerk; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 HAWKINS WM. G. Geneseo; agricultural implements; Rep; from R.I. 
 
 HAY WARD J. L. Geneseo; soap factory; Rep; from Mass. 
 
 HAYES ANDREW, Geneseo; laborer; Rep. 
 
 HEATH EDWARD D. Geneseo. 
 
 HEFFLEFINGER MICHAEL, Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 120 acres. 
 
 HEGY F. A. Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; born Ohio. 
 
 HELLYER IZRI, Sec. II, P.O. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Chris; from Pa; 80 acres. 
 
 HENANDER ANDREW, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 HENNEY DANIEL, Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Ohio; 406 acres. 
 
 HENNEY JOS. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio. 
 
 HENRY JOSEPH, Geneseo. 
 
 HENSHAW SAML. Geneseo; butcher; Dem; from N. Y. 
 
 HENSHAW WM. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Epis; from N.Y. 
 
 HENSHAW WM. Dr. Geneseo; physician; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
 HERMES JOHN, Geneseo; cooper; Rep; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 HERMAN H. Geneseo; clothier and brewer; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 HERMAN & WATERMAN, Clothiers and Brewers, Geneseo; came to Co. in 1S57; 
 
 born in Germany. 
 
 HICKOX WILLIAM, Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Bapt. 
 
 HTCKOX J. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Conn. 
 
 HIGG1NS NEWMAN L. Geneseo; plasterer; Rep; from Vt. 
 
 HILL E. B. Geneseo; laborer; Ind; born in Pa. 
 
 HILLMER LOUIS, Geneseo; teamster; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 HTLLIER EZRA, Geneseo. 
 
 HINMAN WILLIS, P.O. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Epis. 
 
 HINES WM. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; millwright; Rep. 
 
 HIPPLER C HAS. Geneseo; merchant; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 HIRSCHFELGER ERNST, Geneseo. 
 
 HITCHCOCK L. Geneseo; hardware; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 
 
 HO BBS THOMAS, Geneseo; connected with the Geneseo Republic; Rep. 
 
200 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 HOBBS GrEO. H. Journalist, Geneseo; born in Maine, May 25, 1824; came to this Co. 
 in 1S57; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot, value $2,500; married to Miss Emeline W. Lewis, 
 Feb. 26, 1852; one child; been editor of the Geneseo Republic continuously since Dec. 1S58; 
 is Postmaster, and has held the office over nine years. 
 
 HODGKINS LINDLY, Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; soap-maker; from N.Y. 
 
 HOEG CHARLFS, Geneseo; laborer. 
 
 HOEFT AUGUST, Geneseo; harness maker; Dem; German. 
 
 HOEFT HENRY, Geneseo; harness-maker; born in Germany. 
 
 HOFFMAN GEO. Geneseo; saloon; Rep; Cath; from Mo. 
 
 HOFFMAN LYDIA Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Evang; born in HI. 
 
 HOFSTETTER MICHAEL, Sec. 19, P.O. Geneseo; laborerfor H. V. Clough; born Germany. 
 
 HOKINSON JOHN, Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; from Sweden. 
 
 HOLBROOK J. S. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; born in Maine. 
 
 HOLDEN J. W. Geneseo. 
 
 HOLLIET JOS. Sec. 28, P.O. Geneseo; gardener; Dem; Cath; born in Germany. 
 
 HOLMES N. N. Geneseo; R R. bridge supt; Rep; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 HOLMES P. Geneseo; county surveyor; Rep; Cong; from Conn. 
 
 HOLTON S. S. Geneseo; painter; Rep; Pres; from N.Y. 
 
 HOLTON FRANK, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep. 
 
 HOOD JAS. O. Geneseo; laborer Kendall & Kidder; Rep; Prot; from Mass. 
 
 HOOVER JOHN W. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; born in Blair Co. Penn. June 1, 
 1831; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 1S2 acres o' land, valued at $15,000; 
 wife was Rebecca Bollinger, born in Stark Co. Ohio, May 26, 1835; married July 10, 1861; 
 has one child, Matilda. 
 
 HOPPINS H. I. Homoeopathic Physician and Surgeon, Geneseo; born in Livingston Co. 
 N.Y. Sept. 21, 1841; came to CO. 1874; Rep; wife was Annie M. Smith, of Poughkeepsie, 
 N.Y., born Oct. 3, 1S39; married Oct. 3, 1865; has one child, Delia B. Dr. Iloppins and 
 wife are both graduated physicians of the Homoeopathic School at St. Louis; office at resi- 
 dence; both have an extensive practice in Geneseo and vicinity. Mrs. Hoppins makes a 
 specialty of diseases of women and children. 
 
 MORTON FRANCIS L. Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; laborer for J. Rockwell; Rep; born in Vt. 
 
 HOSFORD JAS. M. Geneseo; state agent of Home Ins. Co, of N.Y; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 
 
 HOWELL A. Mrs. Geneseo; Cong; from N.Y. 
 
 HOYT DANIEL, Sej. 5, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Ind; from N.H.; 80 acres. 
 
 HOYT SYDNEY B., P.O. Geneseo; farmhand with his father. 1). Hoyt; Ind. Rep; Henry Co. 
 
 HOYT W. T. Geneseo; machinist; Rep; from Mass. 
 
 HTELM CHAS. Geneseo; painter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 HUBER FRANK, Geneseo; saloon keeper; Dem; German. 
 
 HUESTIS J. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; born in Nova Scotia. 
 
 HUGHES J. Geneseo; engineer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 HUME S. T. Physician and Surgeon, Geneseo; born Monroe Co. N.Y. May 3, 1S1S; came 
 to Co. 1845; Rep; wife was Permelia T. Stewart, born June 7, 1S22, in same county; married 
 March 19, 1S46; has one daughter, a Mrs. Taylor. Dr. Hume graduated at Berkshire Medi- 
 cal College, Piltsfield, Mass. in 1846. He practiced nine years in Moline, 111. 
 
 HUNN E. A. Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, for C. Smith; Dem; born in Mass. 
 
 HUNN ROYAL, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. Anderson; Dem; from Indiana. 
 
 HUNT C. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; German Meth; born in Germany. 
 
 HUNT GARDNER, Geneseo; teamster; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 
 
 HUNTINGTON ELISHA, Geneseo; foundry; Rep; born 111. 
 
 HUNTINGTON N. B. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Cong; from Conn. 
 
 HYDE A. K. Geneseo; molder; Dem; Adv; from Vt. 
 
 T NGLIS JAMES, Geneseo; railroad stoker; Rep; from N. II. 
 
 INGLIS JOHN, Geneseo; foreman bridges on C. R. I. & P. R.R.; Rep; from Scotland, 
 INGRAM WILLIAM, Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for E. A. Richmond. 
 INGRAM HENRY, Geneseo. 
 INGRAM ORRIS, Geneseo. 
 
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 IDE O. Mrs. Geneseo. 
 
 IRVING X. S. Geneseo; hosiery manufacturer; Rep; from Mass. 
 
 JACKSON JAM ES, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, for Bliss; born in England. 
 JAQUES W. C. Geneseo; cooper; Ind; Univ; from Pa. 
 
 JAQUES , Geneseo; student; Rep; Unit. 
 
 JAQUES WILLIAM F. P.O. Geneseo; farmer. 
 
 JARSON JOHN, Geneseo. 
 
 JENKINS POLLY A. Mrs. P.O. Geneseo; Meth; from Va; farm of S2 ac. val. $49°°- 
 
 JENNINGS GEO. Geneseo. 
 
 JOHNSON ALFRED, Geneseo; teamster; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHXSOX ALFRED, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON ANDREW, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHXSOX ANDREW L. Sec. n; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 20 ac. 
 
 JOHXSOX AUGUST, Geneseo; tailor; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON 1 HAS. Geneseo; cabinetmaker; Dem; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON D. A. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHXSOX JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHXSOX JOHN, Sec. II; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 12 acres. 
 
 JOHNSON JOHN P. Sec. 11; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 20 acres. 
 
 JOHXSOX JONAS, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Luth; born in Sweden; 143 acres. 
 
 JOHXSOX LARS, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHXSOX LOUIS, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON NELS, Geneseo; R. R. laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON X". P. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON PETER G. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHXSOX PETER, Geneseo; painter; Rep: Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHXSOX P. J. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON BRYANT D. Geneseo. 
 
 JOHNSON ERASTUS, Geneseo. 
 
 JOHXSOX O. J. Geneseo. 
 
 JOHNSON EDWARD F. Geneseo. 
 
 JOHNSON CARL, Geneseo. 
 
 JORDAN JOHN H. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 T/" ATSER ALBERT, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; from Ohio. 
 
 -"-^ KARL MARTIX, Geneseo; laborer for Kendall & Kidder; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 KAPISCHKE LUDWIG, Geneseo; laborer; Dem. 
 
 KELLY JAMES S. Geneseo; stock dealer; Dem; Pres; from Pa. 
 
 KELLY PATRICK, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 KEXAMAX CHAS. Geneseo; laborer; from Germany. 
 
 KEXDALL S. Geneseo; miller and grain dealer; Rep; Unit; from Mass. 
 
 KIDDER W. L. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer and miller; Rep; Unit; born in Vt; 140 acres. 
 
 KIDXY E. Geneseo; railroad carpenter. Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 KILPjY S. J. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Prot; from Vt. 
 
 KIMBEL CHARLES, Geneseo; wagon-maker; from Sweden. 
 
 KINER HENRY L. Editor Henry County A T ews, Geneseo; born in Shafer's Valley, Perry 
 Co. Pa. Feb. 1, 1851; came to 111. in early life; educated at Farm Ridge Seminary, LaSalle Co.; 
 commenced profession of journalist at the age of seventeen as a contributor to the Northwest- 
 ern Advocate, of Chicago, afterwards to various Eastern literary periodicals; filled position 
 of reporter on Chicago city papers some time; commenced the editorship of the News at the 
 age of twenty-three, which paper he still controls; Mr. Kiner has contributed various articles 
 poetical and prose to prominent Eastern journals, some of which have received very favorable 
 criticism from eminent literary writers, one a personal letter from the poet, Henry W, Long- 
 fellow. 
 KINEY J. O. Geneseo; city marshal; Rep; from Vt. 
 
202 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 KING MAYNARD, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; with W. J. Rider; Ind; born in Mass. 
 
 KINNEY H. MAYNARD, Geneseo. 
 
 KINSEY CYRUS, Geneseo; plow manufacturer; Rep; Cong; from Pa. 
 
 KINSEY DANIEL S. Geneseo; hook agent; Rep; Pres; from Pa. 
 
 KINSEY CHESTER, Geneseo; book agent; Rep; Meth. 
 
 KINSEY J. F. Geneseo; Dry Goods Merchant; born Rock Island, 111. Sept. 22, 1847; Rep; 
 Cong; wife was C. Eliza Stewart, boin Sept. 26, 1853; married Dec. 2, 1875; has lived in 
 Geneseo twenty-one years. - • 
 
 KINSEY N. C. Geneseo; merchant; Rep; Cong; born in 111. 
 
 KINTLER JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German. 
 
 KINZIE R. A. Geneseo; Music Dealer; born Wayne Co. Ohio, June 3, 1842; came to this 
 county 1846; Rep; Meth; wife was Flora L. Williamson, born April 14, 1855; married Oct. 
 22, 1872; buried one child; Mr. Kinzie will sell music and musical instruments to suit the 
 times; office in Freeman's Block; he is also a composer and teacher of music. 
 
 KIPPING CHRISTIAN, Geneseo; laborer; from Germany. 
 
 KIRKPATRICK, WILLIAM L. Geneseo; photographer; Rep; Unit. 
 
 KLAVEAN DANL. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 KLEPSER JACOB, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Germany; 80 acres. 
 
 KNOBLAUGH JOHN N. Geneseo; veterinary surgeon; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 KNOBLOUGH J. N. Geneseo; veterinary surgeon; Rep; Meth. 
 
 KOCH SIMON, Geneseo; R. R. clerk; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 KOENIG D. JOHN, Geneseo; hotel-keeper; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 KOENIG JOHN, Geneseo; hotel; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 KOPISKE LUDWIG, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 40 acres. 
 
 KOPP CHRISTOPHER, Geneseo; superannuated minister; Rep; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 KRANTZ JOHN Jr. Geneseo; hostler; Rep. 
 
 KRANTZ JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 KRAUSE PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 KUEBLER JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 KUNZ LEWIS, Rev. Geneseo; German Meth; born in Germany. 
 
 T AGER G. Geneseo; tailor; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ^ LAMBERT J. H. Geneseo; gunsmith; Rep; Bapt; from England. 
 
 LAMBERT EPHRAIM, Geneseo; mason; Rep; from England. 
 
 LAMBERT PHILLIP, Geneseo; painter; Rep; Bapt; from Iowa. 
 
 LAMBERT WILLIAM B. Geneseo; painter; Rep; Meth; Eng. 
 
 LAMBERT EDWARD, Geneseo; brick maker; Rep; Conn. 
 
 LAMBERT PHIL. T. Geneseo; painter; Rep; Bapt. 
 
 LAMBERT HENRY, Geneseo; cooper; Rep; Bapt. 
 
 LAMBERT WILLIAM, Geneseo; brick maker; Rep; Meth. 
 
 LANGRIDGE R. J. Rev. Geneseo; Bapt; from England. 
 
 LARSON L. G, Geneseo; cabinet maker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 LASALLE GODFREY, Geneseo; deputy sheriff; Rep; Prot; born in Canada. 
 
 LASCH JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 LATSON JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot; Swede. 
 
 LATSON FRED. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Trot; Swede. 
 
 LATSON A. R. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Prot; from N. Y. 
 
 LAWBAUGH GEORGE, Geneseo; in warehouse; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 LAWBAUGH G. W. Geneseo; feather renovator; Ind; born Ohio. 
 
 LAWBAUGH HENRY, Grain Dealer; Geneseo; born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Feb. 26, 
 1836; came to this county March 23, 1854; Rep; Prot; married Miss Lizzie M. Machesney at 
 New Alexander, Westmoreland Co. Pa. May 16, 1867, where she was born, March 4, 1836; 
 has one son, Howard S., born in this town Dec. 20, 1870. 
 
 LAWBAUGH JOSIAH, Geneseo; retired grocer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 LAWBAUGH J. R. Geneseo; grocer; Ind. Rep; Meth; born in Ohio. 
 
 LAWBAUGH WM. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Ohio. 
 
LEWIS SHEARER, 
 Cornwall Township. 
 
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 LAWBAUGH ALBERT, Geneseo; Rep; Meth. 
 
 LAWRENCE H. F. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; German. 
 
 LAWRENCE O. W. Geneseo; Grocer; member of the firm of Dedrick & Lawrence; born 
 in city of N.Y., Aug. 25, '28; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Cong; owns residence; wife 
 was Catharine Munson, of New York City, born 1S2S; married April 5, 1855; has one child, 
 E. Kate; served three years in the late war as Lieut, of Company I, 112th I. V. I. 
 
 LAWLESS L. M. engineer at foundry; Rep; Prot; from Mass. 
 
 LAWSON GUST. Sec. II; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of N. Wetherhall; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 LAWSON L. G. Geneseo; cabinet maker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 LEDIG MICHEL, Geneseo; wagon maker; Ind; from Germany. 
 
 LEE JAMES, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 LENSER FRED. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for W. L. Kidder; Evang; born in Germany. 
 
 LEVEN CHAS. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 LEWIS G. Mrs. Geneseo. 
 
 LICTHSTIEN HENRY, Geneseo; butcher; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 LIEBERKNECHT A. Printer, Geneseo; born in Germany on gth of May, 1836; came to 
 this county in 1857; Rep; Evang; owns house and lot, value $3,000; partner and business 
 manager of the Republic since Nov. 1863. 
 
 LIEBERKNECHT GEORGE, Geneseo; music dealer. 
 
 LIEDKE AUGUST, Sec. 2S; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for G. Geiser; born in Germany. 
 
 LIKE D, C. Geneseo; carpenter and painter; Rep; from N. Y. 
 
 LIKE JOHN, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; from N. Y. 
 
 LIMLE C. J. Geneseo; bakery; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 LINBERGE CHAS. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden. 
 
 LINNELL CHARLES A. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; born in Jefferson Co. N. V., 
 Sept. 8, 1829; came to this ee«nty in 1844; Ind; owns 100 acres of land, valued $4,000; first 
 wife was Nancy A. Allen; second wife was Mary D. Lenhart, born in Muskingum Co. Ohio, 
 Nov. 16, 1845; married Feb. 22, 1S66; has four children; has two children of first wife. 
 
 LINNELL CHAS. R. Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; from N. Y. 
 
 LISCH JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot. 
 
 LITTLE DANIEL, Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in N. H.; 120 ac. $9,000. 
 
 LITTLE J. A. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in 111. 
 
 LIVERMORE H. J. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo, farmer; Rep; Cong; born Vermont; 80 acres. 
 
 LIVER MORE I. W. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Mass. 
 
 LODGE G. M. Geneseo; laborer; Rep. 
 
 LOFSTEDT L. F. Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for J. Allen; Rep; born in Sweden. 
 
 LOGEMANN GEO. R. Geneseo; merchant; Dem; Freethinker; from Germany. 
 
 LOHMAN FRANK, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Meth; born in Germany; So acres. 
 
 LONG CHARLES, Geneseo; works on R. R.; Dem; Pres; from Ohio. 
 
 LONG MICHAEL, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for F. Bolen; Dem; Meth; born in N. Y. 
 
 LONG JOHN. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Meth; German. 
 
 LOOMIS GEORGE H. Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born in Maine; 116% acres. 
 
 LOOMIS HENRY, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer with G. H. Loomis; born in Maine. 
 
 LOOMIS MARSHALL, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem. 
 
 LOOMIS NATHAN A. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in Maine. 
 
 LORENZ CONRAD, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; rents 80 acres. 
 
 LUTHER ABRAM, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep. 
 
 LUTHER GEO. Geneseo; drayman; Prot; from Germany. 
 
 LUTHER DANIEL, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Meth; from Germany. 
 
 LYON LYMAN, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Conn. 
 
 TV /TcARTHUR F. H. Justice of Peace and Notary Public; Dem; from Michigan. 
 ***■ McAVOY RICHARD, Geneseo; R. R. employee; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 McBROOM JAMES, Geneseo; grain dlr. & prest. 1st Natl. Bk; Rep; Unit; Welch. 
 McCARTY DANL. R. R. section foreman; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 McCLELLAN J. WESLEY, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ind; 84 acres. 
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206 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 
 
 McCOLLAM ARCHIBALD, Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born Pa. 
 
 McCONAUGHY WILLIAM, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath. 
 
 McCOWAN JNO. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath. 
 
 McCOY DANIEL, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath. 
 
 MCCRACKEN ALEXANDER, Rep; Disciple; from Ohio. 
 
 McDADE CHARLES W. Geneseo; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 McELHENNY D. L. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath. 
 
 McELHENNY M. H., P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; 2 acres, $800. 
 
 McELROY RICHARD, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath. 
 
 McFARLANE ANDREW, Geneseo; retired merchant; Ind; Spiritualist; from Ohio. 
 
 McGOWAN WM. H. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Knox Co. 111. 
 
 MCGREGOR ARTHUR, Geneseo: blacksmith: Dem; Prot; from Iowa. 
 
 McGREGOR LARES, Geneseo; sewg. mach. seller; Dem. 
 
 McHOSE SAML. Sec. 28, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in Pa; 97 acres, $7,500. 
 
 McILVAIN JAS. B. Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for J. G. Mcllvain; Rep; Cong; born Pa. 
 
 McILVAIN JAS. G. Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Pa; 107 acres. 
 
 MCLAUGHLIN , Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath. 
 
 McLEAN EDWARD, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot. 
 
 McMORROW ANDREW, Geneseo; 'bus driver; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 McNULTY PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; N.Y. 
 
 McNULTY THOS. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; N.Y. 
 
 McOWEN JOHN, Geneseo: laborer; Dem; Cath. 
 
 McSHAN HUGH O'GARA, Geneseo, Catholic priest; from Ireland. 
 
 McWAIN GEO. A. Geneseo; carpenter; Ind; N.Y. 
 
 MACHESNEY DAVID L. Physician and Surgeon, Geneseo; born in Greensburg, 
 Westmoreland Co. Pa. Jan. 10, 1827; came to this Co. in 1S54; Rep; Prot; owns 125 acres 
 of land, value $10,000; married Miss Martha E. Taylor in this town, May 28, 1862; she was 
 born in Wardsboro, Vt. March 23, 1S41; has one son living and one dead, A. Grant, born 
 Feb. 7, 1864; Elmer D., born Aug. 26, 1868; died Jan. 24, 1872. 
 
 MANINGTON JOHN, Geneseo; dentist, Rep; Cong; from Eng. 
 
 MANVILLE HARRY, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 
 
 MANVILLE RICHARD II. Geneseo; Rep; I'rot. 
 
 MARON CHRISTIE, Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 MARTIN C. H. Geneseo; soap manufacturer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 MARTIN J. S. Geneseo; bridge carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Ind. 
 
 MARTIN S. W. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 
 
 MARTIN W. A. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot. 
 
 MATHER A. G. Sec. 35, P.O. (ieneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Ohio; 80 ac. val. $4,800. 
 
 MATHER POMEROY, lives with father, A. G. Mather; Rep; Cong; born in Geneseo. 
 
 MATSON A. JULTUS, Geneseo; stage driver; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Henry Co. 
 
 MATTES TIIEO. Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 MATZOLD AUt.UST, Sec. 13, T.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; So acres. 
 
 MAXWELL M. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 MERTZ A. H. Sec. 30, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for E. Mertz; Rep; born 111. 
 
 MERTZ EDWARD, Sec. 30, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Pa; 80 acres. 
 
 MEYER A. Geneseo; wagon-maker; Rep; Evang; born in France. 
 
 MILLER ABRAM, Geneseo; prop, of (ieneseo House; Rep; born Long Island. 
 
 MILLER J. ADAM, Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Germany; 140 acres. 
 
 MILLER B. C. Geneseo; lives with his father, Abram Miller; Rep; born 111. 
 
 MILLER GEO. H. with J. A. Miller; Dem; born Henry Co. 
 
 MILLER IRA C. Geneseo; lives with his father, Abram Miller; Rep; born in 111. 
 
 MILLER M. J. Rev. Geneseo; Unitarian clergyman; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 MILLER WM. Geneseo; retired; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 MITCHELL HORACE, Geneseo; works on railroad. 
 MITCHELL J. H. Geneseo; diuggist; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
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 MODERWELL E. C. Hon. Attorney at Law, Geueseo; born in Crawford Co. Ohio, 
 March 6. tS33; came to Co. 1866; Rep; wife was Fannie R. Watson, married at Fairmont, 
 West Virginia, March, 1S66; has four children. Mr. Moderwell graduated at Jefferson Col- 
 lege, Peon., class oC 1859; at Cincinnati Law School, 1S60; was Major of 12th Ohio Cavalry; 
 is also member of the State Senate at the present time. 
 
 MODERWELL J. B. Geneseo; druggist; Rep; Pres; from Ohio. 
 
 MODERWELL JOHN, Geneseo; retired merchant; Rep; Pres; born in Pa. 
 
 MOIIR W. H. Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
 MONGER S. F. Geneseo; teamster; Rep: U. Brethren; from Vt. 
 
 MONAHAN A. Geneseo; section man; Dem; Cath. 
 
 MONESMITL1 HENRY, Geneseo; family grocery; Dem; Unit. 
 
 MOORE C. L. Geneseo; cooper; Ind; Prol; from Ky. 
 
 MORGAN A. Geneseo; formerL a farmer in Munson; born in Jefferson Co. N.Y. March 31, 
 1824; came to Co. 1S53; Rep; wife was Martha P. Tuttle, of Oneida Co. N. Y., born April 
 29, 1820; married Aug. 4, 1S44; has three children living. 
 
 MORGAN PLINY W. Retired, Geneseo; born in Oneida Co. N.Y. June 30, 1802; came 
 to Co. 1S54; Rep; Pres; first wife was Hannah Porter, of Conn; married Oct. 1822; had four 
 children, one living; she died Feb. 26, i32S; second wife, Ruey Hamilton, of N. Y.; married 
 Aug. 4, 1S35; two children living. 
 
 MORGAN HERRERT, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot. 
 
 MORTON JAS. Geneseo; merchant; Dem; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 MORTON S. W. Geneseo; merchant; Dem; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 MORTON WM. Geneseo; merchant; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 MORTON CHARLES, Geneseo; asst. cashr. First Natl. Bank; Rep; Pres. 
 
 MORRISY JNO. W. Geneseo; tinner; Dem; Cath; N.Y. 
 
 MOSES H. W. Geneseo; manufacturer of woodenware; Rep; Unit; from Maine. 
 
 MOSHER CHAS. E. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Vt. 
 
 MOSHER NAPOLEON, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot. 
 
 MOWRY GEO. G. Geneseo; agricultural implements and live stock; Rep; Cong; from R.I. 
 
 MUGNARD WILLIAM, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot. 
 
 MULLIGAN ALBERT, Geneseo; laborer; Dem. 
 
 MUNSON ALBERT S. Geneseo; carpenter; Dem; born N. Y. 
 
 MUNSON H. J. Mrs. Geneseo, born N.Y. 
 
 MUNSON 3IERRITT, Retired, Geneseo; born Greene Co. N. V. Oct. 7, 1S05; came to 
 Co. 1852; Democratic in politics; maintains the doctrine of individual and state sovereignty; 
 Humanitarian and Freethinker in religion; his wife was Harriet Rice, of N.Y. ; she died Jan. 
 14; 1S62; second wife was Mrs. Maria S. Mathews, of Oswego Co. N.Y., married March 2, 
 1871. Mr. Munson was the original proprietor of the present business part of the town. The 
 township of Munson, Henry Co. was named after him. He formerly edited the Geneseo 
 Republic; it was then neutral in politics. He was the first President of Town Council; was 
 Justice of the Peace many years. 
 
 MUNSON SYLVINA Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Pres; Vt; house and lot. 
 
 MUNSON L. N. Geneseo; Rep; Meth; N.Y. 
 
 MURTEN N. W. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath. 
 
 MURPHY JOSEPH J. Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; F. Bapt; from Pa. 
 
 MYERS FRED. Geneseo; tailor; Cath; from Denmark. 
 
 MYHILL EMILY A. Mrs, Geneseo; Christian; from Vt; owns house and lot. 
 
 \J ARING M. Geneseo; farmer; Meth; from Germany. 
 
 ^ NAYLOR ROBERT, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Ireland. 
 
 NEGUS ADELIA, Mrs. Geneseo; Bapt; from N.Y. 
 
 NEHLIG HENRY, Geneseo; railroad baggageman; Dem; Cath. 
 
 NEHLIG M. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 NEISWENDER WESIiEY, City Marble Works, Geneseo; born in West Salem, Wayne 
 Co. Ohio, March 30. 1S41; came to this county in 1S52; Rep; Prot; owns resilience, value 
 §1,500; wife was Miss Minerva Merriman, bom in Henry Co. Ill, Feb. 24, 1S41; her parents 
 came to this county in 1835; married Aug. 22, 1S62; has five children, William A., Solon A., 
 Ellen, Kittie F. and Chas. G.; was member of Co. I, 112 111. Y. I.; was prisoner eighteen 
 months, in Libby, Andersonville, Charleston, and Florence, S. C. 
 
208 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 NELSON A. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 NELSON CHAS. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 NELSON A. G. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot. 
 
 NETH JNO. P. Geneseo; formerly grocer; Rep; Prot; German. 
 
 NETSER JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 NEWTON F. Geneseo; canvassing; Rep; from Wis. 
 
 NISWENDER FRANK, Sec i; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of S. Stough; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 NISWENDER L. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Meth; born 111. 
 
 NISWENDER WM. Sec.i; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Pa; 160 acres. 
 
 NOURSE HENRY, Geneseo; retired mercht; Rep; Cong; from Me. 
 
 NORRIS H. N. Geneseo; laborer: Rep; Prot. 
 
 fVBRIAN JOHN, Geneseo; teamster; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 ^^ O'BRYAN A. P. Geneseo; foreman of water-works on railroad; Rep. 
 
 O'BRYAN N. Geneseo; cooper; Dem; Cath; from Conn. 
 
 O'CONNELL PAT. Geneseo; railroad section foreman; Dem; Cath; from Ireland, 
 
 O'DAY PATRICK, Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 ODWELDER PHILLIP, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German. 
 
 O'MARA M. Geneseo; railroad laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 OBER C. P. Geneseo; printer; Rep: born Pa. 
 
 OBERG WILLIAM R. Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Sweden. 
 
 OFFEREE ABNER, resides with father, L. Offerle; clerk; Rep; German Evang; born 111. 
 
 OFFERLE A. F. Geneseo; shoemaker; Dem; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 OFFERLE G. J. Geneseo; boot and shoemaker; Dem; Prot; from France. 
 
 OFFERLE L. Geneseo; merchant; Rep; German Evang; from France. 
 
 OFFERLEE JNO. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Evang; German. 
 
 OLE HENRY, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German. 
 
 OLFSON OLBER G. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 OLMSTEAD HENRY, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep. 
 
 OLMSTEAD DANIEL, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot. 
 
 OLMSTEAD HENRY, Geneseo; merchant; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 OLSON GUS. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 OLSON JOHN, Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 OLSON PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Sweden. 
 
 ORMISTON J. C. Geneseo; wind mill manufacturer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 OTT ADOLPH, Geneseo; harness-maker; Rep; Evang; born in 111. 
 
 OTT A. H. Geneseo; retired merchant; Rep; Evang; born in 111. 
 
 OTT CHRISTIAN, P.O. Peoria, 111; minister German Evang; from France. 
 
 OTT EDWARD P. Geneseo; miller; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 OTT JOHN, Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; German Evang; from Germany. 
 
 OTT L. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; German Evang; born in this county. 
 
 OTT M. U. Mrs. Geneseo; German Evang; from France; owns house and lot, val. $600. 
 
 OTT PHILLIP, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Evang; from France. 
 
 OTT S. S. Geneseo; miller; Rep; Evang; born in 111. 
 
 OTT SAM'L. Geneseo; dry goods; Rep; German Evang; born 111. 
 
 OWEN RICHARD B. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in Wales. 
 
 OWEN W. H. Geneseo; retired; from N.Y. 
 
 OWENS CLAUDUS, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Irish. 
 
 "DAESSLER E. Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 -*■ PALMER J. W. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; Prot; from N. II. 
 PALMER EDWARD. Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Unit; from 111. 
 PARKER GEO. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer. 
 
 PARKER M. P. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; Cong; from N. H. 
 
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 PATTERSON WM. Geneseo; painter; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 PATTERSON JNO. W. Geneseo; laborer; Prot. 
 
 PATZER L. Geneseo; laborer; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 PAUL MARVIN K. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Conn. 
 
 PENCE H. H. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 PERHAM I. W. Geneseo; drayman; Rep; Prot; from \*t. 
 
 PERRY CHARLES, Geneseo; propr. of coal mines; Rep; Cong; Mass. 
 
 PERRY ALFRED, Geneseo; retired; from Mass; came to state 1836. 
 
 PERRIN H. A. Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Univ; from Mass; 75 acres. 
 
 PERSONS NATHANIEL, Geneseo; Rep; from Mass. 1820. 
 
 PETERSON ANDREW, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Sweden; 64 acres. 
 
 PETERSEN AUGUST, farmer, for Weston; born in Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON GUST. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON INGLEBAR Mrs. widow, Sec. 11; P.O. Geneseo; Luth; from Sweden; 18 aces. 
 
 PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of his brother; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON JOHN R. Sec. 11; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 8 acres. 
 
 PETERSON JONAS, Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON NELS, Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON WILLIAM, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 PETHERBRIDGE GEO. Geneseo; teamster; Rep; Prot; from England. 
 
 PETTIS IRVING S. Geneseo; school teacher; Rep; Pres; from N. Y. 
 
 PIIlLBROOlv CHAS. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Maine; 62 ac. $1,430. 
 
 PHILBROOK FRANCIS T., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, lives with father; Rep; Cong; from Mich. 
 
 PHILLIPPO GEO. W. Geneseo; printer; Dem; born England. 
 
 PHILLIPS J. T. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot. 
 
 PIEL GUS. Geneseo; cigar maker; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 PIERCE J. T. Rev. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 
 
 PLATT JOS. Geneseo; laborer; Prot. 
 
 PLUM NATHANIEL, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep. 
 
 POMEROY ENOS, Geneseo; physician; Rep; Cong; from N. Y. 
 
 POMEROY STEPHEN C. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; S3 acres. 
 
 POMEROY JNO. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong. 
 
 POMEROY FRED. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong. 
 
 POPE L. C. Geneseo; wagon maker; Rep; Meth. 
 
 PORTEL HENRY, Geneseo; barber; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 PORTER GILES, Geneseo; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 PORTER H. D. Geneseo; printer in Republic office; Rep; Prot; born in 111. 
 
 PORTER IRA, Geneseo; retired; Rep; from N. Y. 
 
 PORTER H. Geneseo; barber; Dem; Prot; from Germany. 
 
 POSTEL HENRY, Geneseo; barber; Dem; German. 
 
 POWELL FRANCIS M. Geneseo; lumber dealer; Rep; Bapt; born 111. 
 
 POWERS E. P. Geneseo; painter, Rep; Prot. 
 
 PRATT WILLIAM, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand. 
 
 PRIEBE WM. Geneseo; carpenter; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 QUINN JAMES, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot; from N. Y. 
 QUICK T. H. Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in New Jersey; 24 ac. 
 QUINN MICHAEL, Geneseo; dry goods mercht; Dem; Cath; Iowa. 
 
 "D AADER L. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 RADER DEDLIF, Geneseo; laborer; born in Germany. 
 RADER J. T. P.O. Geneseo; farmer. 
 RAHN GUST. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany. 
 
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 RAHN OAVID, Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 RAMSEY ALLEN J. Geneseo; grocer; Rep; born N. H. 
 
 RAMSEY JAMES, Geneseo; grocer; Rep; Meth; from N. II. 
 
 RAPP A. J. Geneseo; trader; Rep; Meth; born in this Co. 
 
 RAPP J. D. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Prot; born in this Co. 
 
 RAPP JOHN, Sen. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Ger. Evang; from Germany. 
 
 RAPP JOHN, Jr. Geneseo; retired merchant; Rep; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 RAPP JACOB, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Evang; from France. 
 
 RAPP PHILLIP, Geneseo; trader; Rep; Meth. 
 
 BASER ADAM H. City Marble Works, Geneseo; horn in West Salem, Wayne Co. Ohio, 
 Aug. 7, 1839; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Prot; owns house and two acre lot, value 
 $2,500; was in the army in Co. K, 112th Reg. I. V. I.; served three years; wife was Miss 
 Catherine A. Fries, born Jan. 4, 1843, in Wayne Co. Ohio; married March 22, 1864; has five 
 children living, one dead; Bertie A., Florance A., Lula, Ada and Jasin. 
 
 RASFR GEO. Geneseo; retired merchant; Rep; Meth; from Pa. 
 
 RASER GEO. W. Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 RASER J. S. Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 RASER JOHN, Geneseo; railroad conductor; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 RASER W. W. Geneseo; merchant; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 RATHMANN MARTIN, Geneseo; teamster; Dem; Prot; from Germany. 
 
 REBUNG JNO. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German. 
 
 REDFELDT AUG. Geneseo; shoemaker; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 REED NEWTON, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; from Conn. 
 
 REHBEIN FRED. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 REHER GEO. Geneseo; R. R. laborer; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 REHERD J. K., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Va; 160 acres, value $9,600. 
 
 REHARD JNO. Geneseo; laborer. 
 
 REINOEHL THEODORE K. Geneseo; tinner; Rep; born Pa. 
 
 REMMELL GEORGE, Geneseo; retired; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 REMMINGTON W. A. Geneseo; bookkeeper at Stock Yards; Rep; Epis. 
 
 RENSHAW J AS. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 RESSER J. G. Geneseo; river pilot; Dem; Luth; from Pa. 
 
 RESSER M. W. Geneseo; hotel; Dem; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 RESSER PHILLIP T., P.O. Geneseo; farmer with J. Dashem; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 RICE DANIEL, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot. 
 
 RICHARDS GEORGE, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Vt; 160 acres, $9,000. 
 
 RICHARDSON LOUISA Mrs. Geneseo; born in N. V. 
 
 RICHMOND JOS. Geneseo; nurseryman; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 
 
 RICHMOND EDWIN A. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; nurseryman; Rep; born in Mass. 
 
 RICHMOND FRANCIS C. Geneseo; lives with father, I. Richmond; Rep; born in 111. 
 
 RICHMOND ISAIAH, Geneseo; nursery; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 
 
 RICH DEXTER, Geneseo; lumberman; Dem; Epis; from Pa. 
 
 RICKEL JEREMIAH II. Geneseo; drayman; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 RIDER WILSON J. Sec. 27; Oeneseo; farmer; Ind; born in New York; 80 acres, $4,800. 
 
 RIEG CAROLINE Mrs. widow; Evang; from Germany; owns house and lot. 
 
 RIEGER FRED. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep: Meth; from Germany. 
 
 RILEY CHARLES, Geneseo; Teacher; born Knox Co. 111. Feb. 10, 1S4S; came to county 
 1873; Dem; owns residence; wife was Hattie Dickinson, born Utica, N.Y., Nov. 1, 1851; 
 married April 6, 1873; has one child, Helen A. 
 
 RISTAU I. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 RITTIXGER WM, J. Geneseo; grocer; Ind; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 ROBERTS DANIEL, Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 R< >BERTS JOHN, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa; owns house and lot. 
 
 ROBERTS J. S. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; from Wales, 
 
 ROBERTS H. E. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot. 
 
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 ROCKWELL J. C. Geneseo; hardware merchant; Rep; from N. II. 
 
 ROCKWELL JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; Ind; born in Vermont; 172 acres, $70 per acre. 
 
 ROEDER LOUIS Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German. 
 
 ROHWEDER TIMM. Geneseo; cooper; Ind; Trot; from Germany. 
 
 ROLAND JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. F. Smith; Rep; from Will Co. 
 
 ROLL JOHN, Geneseo; laborer ; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 ROONEY THOS. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 ROOT A. M. Geneseo; grain dealer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 ROSENFIELD M. Geneseo; clerk; Ind; born Germany. 
 
 ROSENSTONE N. P. Geneseo; mnfr. boots and shoes; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 ROUT W, C. Sec. 34; P. O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Epis; born in Eng; 160 acres. 
 
 ROWEHDEN TIM. Geneseo; cooper; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 RUBECK AUGUST, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. . 
 
 RUBECK P. A. Geneseo; laborer; Prot; Swede. 
 
 RUGGLES I. D. Geneseo; foundry; Rep; born in Mass. 
 
 RUGGLES EDWIN A. Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Cong. 
 
 RUMMELL M. Geneseo; music dealer; Ind; from Ohio. 
 
 RUMMEL GEO. P.O. Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; Prot. 
 
 RUSSELL S. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; from Maine. 
 
 RUXTON JAMES R. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer with W. Ruxton; Dem; Pres; Scotland. 
 
 RUXTON ROBERT S. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer with W. Ruxton; Dem; Pres; Scotland. 
 
 RUXTON WM. Sr. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for Mrs. Spencer; Pres; born in Scotland. 
 
 RUXTON WM. Jr. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer with W. Ruxton; Dem; Pres; Scotland. 
 
 RYAN DANIEL, Geneseo; harness-maker; Dem; Cath; from 111. 
 
 O AFFORD W. H. Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; born in N.Y.; 56 acres. 
 
 SAGE JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 SAFSTROM ADOLPH, Geneseo; Dem. 
 
 SALEM CATHARINE, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; 148 acres, $5,000. 
 SALTO HENRY, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German. 
 SALTO JNO. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German. 
 SANBORN A. Geneseo; laborer; Rep. 
 SANDGRER CHARLES, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand. 
 SANFORD C. W. Geneseo; lives with his father; Rep; Cong. 
 
 SANFORD WHITFIELD, Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; banker; Rep; Cong; from N.Y; 80 acres. 
 SANTEE THOS. Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; Prot; from Pa. 
 SARGENT A. F. Geneseo; Carriage Maker; born in N. H. 1850; wife was Vienna T. 
 
 Huson, born in Ohio, March 2, 1S55; married Jan. 28, 1862; has one child, Edna B. 
 SARGENT L>. F. Geneseo; blacksmith; born Merrimac Co. N. H. May 23, 1825; came to 
 
 county in 1853; Rep; Meth; wife was A. E. Dunning, born Addison Co. Vt. June, 1842; 
 
 has seven children, three by first wife. 
 SAUNDERS E. A. Geneseo; brickmaker; Rep; from Mass. 
 SAWYER JOSEPH A. Geneseo; born in New Hampshire, April IO, 1812; emigrated 
 
 to Illinois in 1834 as a member of the Tremont Colony; has followed the mercantile business 
 
 nearly all his life; moved to Hampton, Rock Island Co. in 1839, to Dayton, Henry Co. 
 
 March, 1850, and to Geneseo in 1861; married Martha Richmond in 1835, wno died in 1839; 
 
 second wife, Lucy A. Wells, in 1850, who was among the earliest settlers in Henry Co. 
 
 having removed from St. Lawrence Co. N. Y. in 1836; has had four children by first wife, 
 
 all living; five by second wife, three living. 
 
 SCHINDLER , Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for G. Geiser; born Germany. 
 
 SC HI LENT WM. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 SCHILKY GOTLEIB, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot; German. 
 
 SCHLINSON EARNEST, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for B. Ward; born Germany. 
 
 SCHMIDT HENRY, Geneseo; carpenter; Luth; from < iermany. 
 
 SCHMIDT EQUITY, Geneseo; laborer; German. 
 
 SCHMIEDT R. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Prot; from Pa. 
 
212 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 SCHMITZ JNO. H. P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Rep. 
 
 SCHMOLL CHAS. Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for G. Geiser; Dem; born Germany. 
 SCHNABELE LAWRENCE, Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Germany. 
 SCHNABELE P. S. Geneseo; Merchant Tailor and Clothier; born in Germany, Dec. 24, 
 
 1835; come to state 1841; came to county i860; Rep; belongs to Evangelical Association; 
 
 wife was Amelia Willman, born in Prussia, Oct. 22, 1843; married Oct. II, 1862; has six 
 
 children, Jennie A. Ada M. Carrie M.Jerome P. Lenora F. and Presilla L.; has been Notary 
 
 Public. 
 SCHNABELE PHILLIP, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Prot; Germany. 
 SCHRADTLING WILLIAM, Geneseo; gardener; Dem. 
 SCHUCK I. J. Geneseo; grocer; Ind; Prot; born 111. 
 SCHULENDORF JOHN, Geneseo; Rep; from Germany. 
 SCHULKE G. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany. 
 SCHUH MICHAEL, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot. 
 SCHUREMAN J. F. Geneseo; peddler; Rep; Prot. 
 SCHUMAKER JACOB, Geneseo; laborer. 
 
 SCHWARCK CHAS. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Bapt; from Germany. 
 SEARL AMBROSE, Geneseo; dealer in pumps; Rep; born in 111. 
 SEARLS MARY Mrs. Geneseo; Meth. 
 SEDGLEY LEVI, Geneseo; retired from business; born in York Co. Me. Oct. 18, 1812; 
 
 came to this county 1855; Rep; wife was Martha Johnson, born April 14, 1812 ; died Feb. 
 
 20, 1872; second wife was Serena B. Foss, born April 1, 1S2S, in York Co. Me.; married 
 
 Nov. 3, 1874; has three children by first marriage. 
 SEDGLEY A. A. Geneseo; conductor R. R.; Rep; Unit. 
 SEDGLEY BEN. L. Geneseo; clerk R.R. depot; Rep; Unit. 
 
 SEFSTROM ADOLPH,Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 20 acres. 
 SEIBEL WM. Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Prot; from Germany. 
 SEIBEL WM. Geneseo; bakery; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 SELNER DANIEL, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; United Breth; born Pa; 80 acres. 
 SENGEWALD FRED. Geneseo; tailor; Rep; from Germany. 
 SHAFER GEO. Geneseo; cooper; Rep; Prot. 
 SHALE G. L. Geneseo; druggist; Rep; Prot; from Ohio, 
 
 SHAUP SOLOMON, Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 80 acres. 
 SHAW BARTON, Geneseo; Rep; Bapt; from Vt. 
 SHAW GEO. TV. Geneseo; Attorney at Law; born in Providence, Rhode Island, Dec. 6, 
 
 1831; came to county 1857; Rep; wife was Lucy Andrews, born Aug. 3, 1S32, in Hartford, 
 
 Conn ; married May I, 1855; has five children. 
 SHAW J. L. Geneseo; physician; Rep; Unit; from R. I. 
 
 SHELLHAMMER DANIEL, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; stage-driver; Rep; from Pa. 
 SHEPARD R. L. Geneseo; stock dealer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 SHEPPARD WM. M. Geneseo; mason; Rep; Epis; from Eng. 
 SHERIFF SAML. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Pa. 
 SHNISTZ HENRY, Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 SHOEMAKER JACOB, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Prot; from Germany. 
 SHOUP SOLOMON, Geneseo; laborer; Germany. 
 SHUCK JACOB, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Evang; Germany. 
 SHULTZ ADOLPH, Sec. 13; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Germany; 80 acres. 
 SICKLER ALBERT, Geneseo; butcher; Dem; Cath; born in Germany. 
 SIMKINS JAS. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 SIMMONS BENJ. Geneseo; engineer for McBroom & Wilson; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 SIMMONS CHARLES, Geneseo; laborer; Rep. 
 
 SINGLEMAN GEORGE E. Geneseo; retired manf; Ind; from Germany. 
 SKOLD C. N. Geneseo; laborer; Dem. 
 
 SMALL HENRY, Geneseo; shoemaker; Luth; from Germany. 
 SMALL WM. F. Geneseo; mason; Rep; Pies; from Pa. 
 SMITH A. M. laborer for W. J. Smith; Rep; Prot; born in 111. 
 
Capt. R. HARRINGTON, 
 Geneseo. 
 
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 SMITH CHAUNCEY, Genesed; retired; Rep; from Vt 
 
 SMITH CHAHLKS B. Farmer and Stock Feeder, Sec. io; P.O. Geneseo; born in Prussia, 
 May 22, 1S33; came to Allegan)- Co. Md. in iS-'O, and to this county in 1866; Ind; Rep; 
 owns 640 acres of land, valued at 840,000; wife was Martha E. Warfield, born in Carrol Co. 
 Md. Aug. 2S, 1S33; married Oct. 20. 1S53; has six children. 
 
 SMITH D. L. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Cong; from Canada. 
 
 SMITH FREDERICK, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; rents the M. F. Stimson farm; Dem; I.uth. 
 
 SMITH HENRY. Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from England. 
 
 SMITH JOHN F. Sec. 13; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Kane Co. Ill; 192 acres. 
 
 SMITH JOHN H. Farmer and Stock Feeder, Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; born in Prussia, 
 Nov, 17, 1820; came to Somerset Co. Pa. in 1S41, and to this county in 1S52; Ind. Dem; 
 I'vang; owns 640 acres of land, valued at $40,000; wife was Anna Meais, born in Alleghany 
 Co. Pa. Nov. 5, 1826; married Nov. 24, 1849; has four children, Anna Elizabeth, Nancy, 
 Mary Ellen, and John H , Jr. 
 
 S>IITH J. S. Geneseo; Painter and Broom Maker; born Franklin Co. Vt. Dec. 13, 1S42; 
 came to Co. 1856; Rep; Bapt; wife was Sophia E. Hawley, born in Ohio, 1842; married Feb. 
 20, 1861; has three children. 
 
 SMITH JOHN T. Geneseo; finisher; Ind; Cath; from Canada. 
 
 SMITH NATHANIEL, Rev. Geneseo; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 
 
 SMITH NATHAN S. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio; 60 ac. $5,000. 
 
 SMITH RODNEY R. Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Bapt; 15 acres. 
 
 SMITH W, A. Geneseo; student of law and stenographer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 SMITH WILLIAM, Geneseo; attorney at law; Rep; born in Palmer, Mass. 
 
 SMITH W3I. J. Veterinary Surgeon, Geneseo; born in Jefferson Co. Tenn. May 31, 1820; 
 moved to Joliet, 111. in 1S35, and to this county in 1S66; Rep; Meth; studied and practiced 
 Veterinary Surgery in Joliet about twelve years; in 1848 joined R. R. Conference of the M. E. 
 Church; was in active work eighteen years; in 1S66 00k a superannuated relation and settled 
 in Galva; removed to Kansas in 1871; returned to this town in 1875; married Miss Lydia 
 Harrington at Joliet, 111. June 19, 1845; has three sons and three daughter-. 
 
 SMOLL HENRY, Geneseo; laborer on R.R.; Dem. 
 
 SMOLL CHARLES, Geneseo; laborer on R.R.; Dem, 
 
 SNIFF P. H. Geneseo; miller; Ind; from Pa. 
 
 SNOW LYMAN, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Cong; from Mass; came to Co. 1840. 
 
 SOMMERS F. Geneseo; teamster; Rep; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 SPAFFORD SAMUEL, Geneseo; cattle dealer; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 SPENCER Mrs. widow; P.O. Geneseo; Meth; from Vt. 
 
 SPRECKER JOHN, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 SPRAKEN JNO. Geneseo; laborer; Dem. 
 
 STAFFORD I. A. Geneseo; engineer; Prot; from N.Y 
 
 STAFFORD JOS. F. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 STAFFORD ISAAC, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Prot. 
 
 STAFFORD W. H. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Prot. 
 
 STAFFORD F. B. Geneseo; R.R. employe; Dem; Prot. 
 
 STAHL (HAS. F. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Luth; from Germany; 170 ac. S8,soo. 
 
 STAHL HENRY J., P.O. Geneseo; lives with father, C. F. Stahl; Ind; Luth; born Geneseo Tp. 
 
 STALEEN P. A. Geneseo; dealer in boots and shoes; Rep; Unit; from Sweden. 
 
 STAMBERGER GEO. Geneseo; farmer; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 STAMM MARTIN, Geneseo; minister Evang. Assoc; Rep; from Switzerland. 
 
 STAMM GEO. J. Geneseo; Dem; German. 
 
 STATES T. K. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y.; So acres, $7,000. 
 
 STEAD A. J. Rev. Geneseo; Rep; Pres; from Pa. 
 
 STEADMAN L. M. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 STEELE R. F. Geneseo; Real Estate Dealer and Insurance Agent; born in Hillsborough 
 Co. N. H., Jan. 10, 1831; came to county 1857; Rep; wife was Anna E. I lardy, born in same 
 county, May, 1S33; has one child, Abbie F.; Mr. Steele is serving his third term as Mayor of 
 the City of Geneseo; was Commissary Sergeant in 112th I.V. I.; has been Justice of the Peace 
 eight years; was Postmaster two years. 
 
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216 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 STEERE JOB, Geneseo; building mover; Dem; Prot; from R. I. 
 
 STEERE W. S. P.O. Geneseo; tinner; Rep; Prot; from R. I. 
 
 STEFFEN HENRY, Geneseo; laborer; from Germany. 
 
 STEIN FRED. Geneseo; Watchmaker and Jeweler, also Dealer in Sewing Machines; born 
 in Germany, June 20, 1841; came to county i860; Ind; wife was Mary Zimmerman, born in 
 Germany 1845; married Sept. 5, 1867; has four children; was in army four years. 
 
 STEIN SAMUEL, Geneseo; saloon; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 STEBZER CHARLES, Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of S. Stough; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 STEPHENSON STEPH. Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 STEWART E. M. Geneseo; lumber dealer; Ind. Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 
 
 STEWART I. N. Geneseo; grocer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 
 
 STEWART J. P. Geneseo; cashier of Farmers' National Bank; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 STEWART MARGARET Mrs. Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; from Pa; 160 acres. 
 
 STEWART RICHARD, Geneseo; stonecutter; Rep; Meth; from England. 
 
 STEWART WM. Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Penn. 
 
 STEWART W. J. lives with father, E. M. Stewart; Rep; Cong; born 111. 
 
 STIEBEL HENRY, Clothing Merchant, Geneseo; born in Germany, Sept. 11, 1838; 
 came to this country in 1854, and to this county in 1865; Dem; Israelite ; owns house and 
 lot, value $2,500; married Miss Jennie May at Cincinnati, Ohio, March 16, 1870; she was 
 born in Germany, Sept. 15, 1851; has two children, Julia, born Jan. II, 1871, and David, 
 born Feb. 27, 1873, both in this town. 
 
 STILES JAMES, Geneseo; Rep; born in New Jersey. 
 
 STILZ GOTTLIEB, Sec. 28; P.O Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 81 acres. 
 
 STILES SAML. Geneseo; peddler; Rep; Meth; from N. J. 
 
 STILES RUFUS H. Geneseo; canvasser; Rep; Prot. 
 
 STIMSON LIBERTY, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; born in Middlesex Co. Mass. 
 Feb. 9, 1807; came to Bureau Co. in 1836, and to this county in 1837; Dem; owns 181 acres 
 of land, valued at $11,000; first wife was Leah Clark, of Bureau Co; second wife was 
 Remembrance Evans; third wife was Hannah E. Evans, born in Washington Co. July 4, 
 1826; married Feb. 12, 1869. 
 
 STOKES C. W. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Minn, 
 
 STOKES JNO. W. P.O. Geoeseo; farm hand; Dem. 
 
 STOUGH JONAS, Geneseo; gardener; Rep; Christian; born in Penn. 
 
 STROM B. S. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; carpet weaver; Meth, from Sweden. 
 
 STROUSE SAML. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 STUKEE CHARLES, Geneseo; brickmaker; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 STUKEE HENRY, Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 STURMAN LEWIS C. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 SWANSEN ANDREW, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 SWEENEY J. M. Geneseo; furniture dealer; Rep; Meth; from Vt. 
 
 SWENEY C. E. Geneseo; livery stable; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 SWENEY PAUL A. Geneseo; livery stable; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 SWANK JNO. Geneseo; laborer. 
 
 HTAVLOR J. W. Mrs. owns residence; Cong. 
 
 TAMME L. Geneseo; tailor; Luth; from Germany. 
 TAMME FRED. Geneseo; cigar-maker; Ind; Luth: from Pa. 
 TAYLOR A. Geneseo; retired; Dem; from Vt. 
 TAYLOR P. H. Geneseo; grocer; Rep; Cong; born in Vt. 
 TAYLOR E. Geneseo. 
 
 TAYLOR THOMAS, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot. 
 TEE ALBERT, Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Prot; born in 111. 
 TELL WM. Geneseo; trapper; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 TETTER PHILIP, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; born Illinois. 
 THAYER C. L. Geneseo; telegraph operator; Dem; Prot; from N.Y. 
 THAYER WARREN, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Prot; from Mass. 
 
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 THOMAS JAMES, Geneseo; hostler; Dem. 
 
 THOMAS H. Geneseo; butter and eggs dealer; Rep; Cong; from Me. 
 
 THOMAS JOEL A. Geneseo; Painter; born in Henry Co. Ill, Jan. 12, 1844; Rep; Meth; 
 
 wife was A^nes Harrington, born June 26, 1853; married Sept. I, 1870; has two children; 
 
 was in army; Mr. Thomas does all kinds of house, sign and carriage painting. 
 THOMAS WALTER, Geneseo; toy store; from N.V. 
 THOMPSON H. L. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 
 
 THOMPSON WM. H. Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ireland; 160 acres. 
 THOMPSON PHILANDER, Geneseo; warehouse laborer; Rep; Meth. 
 THOMPSON W. H. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot. 
 THORN WM. Geneseo; retired; Rep. 
 TIFT FRANK R. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; from Ohio. 
 TILLEMANN E. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; Cath; from Belgium. 
 TILTON J. C. Geneseo; mnfr. of jewelry; Rep; from N. H. 
 TILTON N. G. Geneseo; picture frame dealer; Rep; from N. H. 
 TILTON S. A. Mrs. Geneseo; from N. H. 
 
 TIMMERMAN FRANKLIN P. P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with W. Young; Ind; from NX 
 TITUS JOHN, Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 TOLINE CHARLES, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Swede. 
 TOPPING WM. J. Geneseo; farmer; born Canada. 
 TORNOW J. G. Geneseo; laborer; Dem. 
 TORANCE A. M. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath. 
 TOWERS J. F. Geneseo; works on railroad; Dem; from Canada. 
 TOWNLEY ROBERT F. Wagon and Carriage Manufacturer, Geneseo; born in Wayne 
 
 Co. Mich. July 12, 1838; came to this county in 1838; Rep; Lib; owns residence and other 
 
 real estate, value $3,000; was private in Co. H, 19th Regiment I. V. I. (Chicago Zouaves); 
 
 married Miss Mary Santee in this county, April 6, 1871; she is a native of Pa; has one 
 
 son, Arthur A. born in this town April 27, 1874. 
 TOWSLEE S. C. Geneseo; salesman; Rep; born in Ohio. 
 TUFTS JOHN, Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Me. 
 TUFTS J. C. Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Cong. 
 TURNER GEO. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep. 
 TUTTLE O. A. Geneseo; clerk; Rep; from N.Y. 
 TUTTLE DANIEL, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Meth. 
 TWIGG ROBERT, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; 80 acres. 
 
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 NBIN JACOB, laborer; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 WAN ORSDALL JOHN, Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; U. Breth; from Ohio; 60 acres. 
 V VERECKE JOHN, Geneseo; R.R.shop; Dem; Cath; from Holland. 
 
 VANSICKLE ED. P.O. Geneseo; farm laborer; Rep; Prot. 
 
 VAN VALKENBURG E. P. Geneseo; Merchant; born in Herkimer Co. N. Y. July 
 3, 1832; Rep; Cong; wife was Lucy A.Smith, born Herkimer Co. N.Y. Feb. 13, 1834; mar- 
 ried March 18, 1S56; has six children, Minnie A. Edward P. William S. Fannie II., J. 
 Weber, Louisa M. 
 
 VAX WINKLE ADRIAN, Shipper of Hay and Straw, Geneseo; born in Essex Co. N. 
 Y. July 17, 1809; came to Franklin Co. 111. in l82r, and to this county in 1837; Rep; owns 
 town property valued at $6,000; wife was Margery Taylor, born in Champaign Co. Ohio, July 
 31, 1816; married Nov. 1, 1837; has four children. 
 
 VOSS PATRICK, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 VOGLE JNO. A. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German. 
 
 AXT'AEIS ANDREW, Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 WAGGONER HENRY, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. Waggoner; from Germany. 
 WAGGONER JOHN, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 80 acres. 
 WAHL FRED, Geneseo; blacksmith; Luth; from Germany. 
 
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 WAIT GEORGE E. Judge, Geneseo; Attorney-at-Law; bom in Windham Co. Vt.; 
 came to this county 1855; Rep; married Hattie N. Wells, of Conn. May 9, 1859; has three 
 daughters, Hattie M. Laura N. and Ruth; Judge Wait graduated at Wesleyan University, 
 Conn. Class of '54; was elected first Mayor of Geneseo, was re-elected; held the office of 
 County Judge for six years; he also was commissioned Collector by Governor Yates early in 
 1864; he was a member of the Constitutional Convention that framed the Constitution of 
 1870; has been member State Central Committee; went to Springfield and procured the 
 charter of Geneseo. 
 
 WAITE O. C, Mrs. Geneseo; Cong; from N. Y. 
 
 WALDO S. H. Geneseo; teacher of Geneseo select school; Rep; Pres; from Conn. 
 
 WALKER GEO. miller for Ott Bros; Rep; Prot; from England. 
 
 WALIN Mrs. Geneseo; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 WALSTON CHARLES, Geneseo; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 WALTZ MAT. Geneseo; carpenter; Ind; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 WARD M. M. Mrs. Geneseo; Cong; from Ohio. 
 
 WARD P. S. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; from Conn. 
 
 WARD THOS Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. Harper; from Eng. 
 
 WARE JOEL, P.O. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. H.; owns 20 ac; val. $2,000. 
 
 WARNER JOHN, Geneseo; carpenter; Evang; from Canada. 
 
 WARRANT MICHAEL, Geneseo; laborer; Cath; Ireland. 
 
 WARREN JAMES, Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 WARREN WM. P.O. Geneseo; carpenter; Pres; from Eng; 3 acres, $1,300. 
 
 WATERMAN LEVI, Geneseo; clothier and brewer; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 WAUBEIN ROBERT, P.O. Geneseo; farm laborer. 
 
 WAY E. M. Geneseo; soap factory; Rep; Melh; from Conn. 
 
 WEBB SAMUEL, Geneseo; coml. trav; Rep; Cong; from Me. 
 
 WEDIN S. A. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 WEEKS JOS. Geneseo; laborer; Cath; German. 
 
 WEGREEN JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 WEGREN JOHN, Geneseo; blacksmith; from Sweden. 
 
 WEIGANT GEO. Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; born in Germany; 80 acres. 
 
 WEIMER ISRAEL, P.O. Geneseo; farmer: with Wm. Weimer; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 WEIMER SAMUEL, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem. 
 
 WEIMER WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. 
 May 29, 1837; came to this county in 1852; Dem; U. Breth; owns 510 acres of land, valued 
 at $16,000; wife was Susanna Heller, born in Loraine Tp. Henry Co. April 24, 1844; mar- 
 ried Oct. 30, 1862; has seven children. 
 
 WEINREICH B. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 WEIXRICH WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Geaeseo; bom in Germany March 7, 
 1828; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land; married Gustina 
 Kipping in 1852; she was born in Germany Dec. 19, 1830; ten children; nine living, viz.: 
 Emma, born Nov. 23, 1852; Clara, March 7, 1858; Christina, March IO, i860; Frederick, 
 June 15, 1862; William, Nov. 4, 1864; Matilda, July 3, 1867; Edward, May 20, 1869; Char- 
 ley, Nov. 14, 1871; and Herman, Sept. II, 1S75, all bom in Illinois except Emma, who was 
 born in St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 WEISE PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Cath; German. 
 
 WEITZ CONRAD, Geneseo, carpenter; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 WELCH FRANK, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Rep. 
 
 WELLS GEO. S. Geneseo; Retired Farmer; born in Windham Co. Vt. Oct. 27, 1834; 
 came to this county 1855; Rep; married Ellen P. Stewart, of Livingston Co. N. Y. Oct. 4, 
 J859; she was born Feb. 29, 1840; has one child, Fred Bertie, born Nov. 22, 1872. Mr. 
 Wells is son of Governor John S. Wells, of N. H. who was I'. S. Senator during Pierce's 
 administration. 
 
 WELLS GEO. V. Geneseo; photographer; Dem; from Mo. 
 
 WELLS I. R. Geneseo; Physician and Surgeon; born in Gallatin Co. 111. Feb. 18, 1820; came 
 to this county in 1850; Dem; wife was Jane Graham, of N. Y.; married July, 1858; has four 
 children by first wife. Dr. Wells was supervisor in 1857 and 1858- has also been president of 
 School Board for four years; he was president of Iowa ind Northern III. Medical Associa- 
 tion in 1872. The Dr, is a graduate of the University of N V 
 
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 WELL EDWARD, Genesee; laborer; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 WELLS GEO. Geneseo; retired merchant; Rep; born in Mass. 
 
 WELLS J. E. Geneseo; druggist; Dem; born 111. 
 
 WELLS R. J. Geneseo; insurance agent; Rep; Cong; born 111. 
 
 WELTON M. Geneseo; fireman; Rep; Epis. 
 
 WELTON MARVIN, P.O. Geneseo; laborer. 
 
 WEST GEO. W. Geneseo; farmer and stock dealer; Rep; from \. \ . 
 
 WESTERBLO ANDREW, Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 WESTERBLO AUGUST, P.O. Geneseo; with Andrew Westerblo; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 WESTERGREN CHARLES, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 WESTON A. A. Geneseo; born Me. 
 
 WESTON FRANK. Geneseo; Rep; from 111. 
 
 WESTON THOMAS, Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Pa. 
 
 WIIEATON GEO. M. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; from N*. Y. 
 
 WHEELER E. P. Geneseo; jeweler; Ind; from N. Y. 
 
 WHITCOMB WILLIAM, Geneseo; Rep; from Vt. 
 
 WHITE ALBERT H. Geneseo; tinner; Rep; Prot; from N. Y. 
 
 WHITE 15. Geneseo; mason; Rep; from Conn. 
 
 WHITE HENRY, Geneseo; hunter; Rep; Epis; born Eng. 
 
 WHITE HENRY, Geneseo; laborer; Dem. 
 
 WHITNEY JACKSON, Geneseo; constable; Dem; born N, Y. 
 
 WICKS JOSEPH, Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; lab. for G. Crain; Rep; born N. Y. city. 
 
 WIDDERQUIST LUDWIG, P.O. Geneseo; farmer. 
 
 WIDENHIFT HERMAN, P.O. Geneseo, farm hand with J. H. Smith; Evang; from Germany 
 
 WIDENHOEFT JULIUS. Geneseo; tailor; from Germany. 
 
 WIDENHOFT MATES, Geneseo; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 WIDNER ABEL, P.O. Geneseo; works farm for R. A. Jenkins; Dem. Meth; from Iowa. 
 
 WIEDENHOEFT G. M. Geneseo; from Germany. 
 
 WIENEKE CHRIST. Geneseo; laborer; German. 
 
 W1GAN GEO. P.O. Geneseo; retired farmer; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 WIGAND A. P.O. Geneseo; farm laborer. 
 
 WIGREAN ANDREW J. Geneseo; laborer; from Sweden. 
 
 WILCOX GEO. A. Geneseo; lives with his father; Rep; Cong. 
 
 WILCOX ROYAL M. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong. 
 
 WILDMAN FRANK, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; born in Ohio. 
 
 WILL FRANK, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Pres; born in Virginia. 
 
 WILL EDWARD, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep. 
 
 WILLS JNO. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot. 
 
 WILLS T. J. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot. 
 
 WILLIAMS F. M., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong. 
 
 WILLIAMS H. C. Geneseo; laborer; Rep. 
 
 WILSON ABNER, Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.J.; 240 acres. 
 
 WILSON GEORGE, Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer with W. Wilson; Rep; born in N.J. 
 
 WILSON GEORGE, Geneseo; banker; Rep; N.Y. 
 
 WILSON HIRAM, Geneseo; banker; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 WILSON I. N. Geneseo; grain dealer, firm of McB. & W.; Rep; Pres; from N.Y. 
 
 WILSOX JOSEPH W. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; born in New Jersey, July 10, 
 1846; came to this county in 1861; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,800; 
 wife was Georgie L. Wood, born in Vermont, July 8, 184S; married Sept. 9, 1867; two chil- 
 dren, Cora and Minnie both living. 
 
 WILSOX WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 32: l'.O. Geneseo; born in New Jersey, July 5, 1816; 
 came to this county in 1S61; Rep; Pres; owns 80 acres oi land, valued at $6,000; wife was 
 Charlotte Martindale, born in New Jersey, Feb. 16, iSt7; married June 11, 1S42; four chil- 
 dren, all now living. 
 
 WINDISCH WM. Geneseo; shoemaker; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 
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 WINTISCH HENRY, Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Prot; from Germany. 
 
 WITHROW AMARIAH, P.O. Geneseo; with Wm. Winthrow; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 WITHROW JOHN M., P.O. Geneseo; farmer with Wm. Withrow; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 WITHROW SOLON J. Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Meth; born in Henry Co. 
 
 WITHROW WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; born in White Co. 111. Nov. 
 
 2, 1823; came to this county in 1S46; Rep; Meth: owns five acres of land, valued at $1,500; 
 
 served two years in the army, in the War of the Rebellion; wife was S. Caroline May, born 
 
 in White Co. 111. July 5, 1817; married March 21, 1S47; has five children. 
 WITTICH JNO. H. P.O. Geneseo; farm laborer; Dem; German. 
 WOLCOTT M. F. Geneseo; mercht. at Briar Bluff; Rep; Cong. 
 WOLCOTT HOMER, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; born Mass. 
 WOLF JACOB, Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany. 
 WOOD A. Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for E. Farwell; Rep; born in N.Y. 
 WOOD ALBERT, P.O. Geneseo; with R. M. Deming; Rep; from Ohio. 
 WOOD E. A. Geneseo; stock dealer; born in Windsor Co. Vt. Sept. 24, 1S23; came to this 
 
 county in 1858; wife was Eliza A. Davis, born in Windsor Co. Vt. Feb. 2, 1830; married in 
 
 November, 1850; has two children, Flora M. and Harry E. 
 WOOD F. L. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Prot. 
 WOOD HENRY, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Prot. 
 WOODRUFF Mrs. Geneseo; Cong; from Ohio. 
 WOODRUFF G. C. Rev. Geneseo; pastor of Meth. Church at Annawan; born in Essex 
 
 Co. N.Y. Dec. 16, 1807; came to county in 1855; Rep; wife was Pauline Danforth, born in 
 
 Franklin Co. N.Y. March 7, 1813; married in August, 1832; has three children living; 
 
 buried two; has been Presiding Elder eight years; has preached forty-eight years. 
 WOODRUFF HARVEY, Geneseo; carpenter; Dem; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 WOODRUFF HARVEY, Jr. Geneseo; laborer for Kendall & Kidder; Dem; Prot; from Wis. 
 WOODRUFF LEROY E. Geneseo; ice dealer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 
 WOODRUFF PLEASANT, Geneseo; carpenter; Dem; Prot; born in Illinois. 
 WOODRUFF L. B. Geneseo; restaurant; Dem; Bapt. 
 WOODRUFF SIMON, Geneseo; laborer; Dem. 
 
 WORRALL PETER, Geneseo; Radroad Contractor; born in Cheshire, Eng. Jan. 28, 
 1S26; came to this county in 1857; Ind; Epis; wife was Maria Clark, of same place, born 
 May 11, 1828; married Dec. 11, 1S50; has three children, Anne M., Telia, and James C. 
 
 WORTHINGTON DAVID, Genes°o; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 WORTHINGTON HENRY C. Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born in Pa; 100 ac. 
 
 WYATT THOMAS, Geneseo; coal digger; Rep; Epis. 
 
 WYCKOFF CLINTON, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; born in New York City; came 
 to this county in 1845; R e P; his father, R. T. Wyckoff, left N.Y. in 1844, and arrived in 
 this county in the Spring of 184^; was p >st-master in 1S46; died in Geneseo, in September 
 of 1846. 
 
 WYNES G. L. Geneseo; clerk for Rosenstone; Dem; Cath; from Ohio. 
 
 WYNES G. S. Geneseo; foreman in shoe store; Dem; Cath; from Ohio. 
 
 A/'OUELLS AMOS, Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; born Pa. 
 
 YOUNG ADAM, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for F. Bolen; Dem; from Indiana. 
 
 YOUNG R. T. Geneseo; grain and lumber dealer; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
 YOUNGS CHAS. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Epis; from N.Y. 
 
 YOUNG WALTER, Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; Si acres. 
 
 YOUNGS HENRY, Geneseo; Capitalist; born in N.Y. City, Aug. 1, 1S39, and resided 
 there till he came to Henry Co. in 1S59; ^ e P! ^-' jn k r ^ w '^ e was Marion A. Hart, born in 
 Jefferson Co. N.Y. Jan. 2, 1S47; married March I, 1S69; has three children — Agnes May, 
 born Feb. 26, 1870; Henry, born Dec. 26, 1S71; Jes-ue Blanch, born Oct. 16, 1873; served 
 four years in I.V.I. 
 
 YOUNGS OLIVER, Retired Farmer; P.O. Geneseo; bom in Goshen, Orange Co. N.Y. 
 
 Nov. 16, 1842; came to county 1856; Rep; Epis; owns 4^ acres in town, value $5,000; 
 
 wife was Allie F. Kidder; married Sept. 21, 1S69; three children living. 
 YOUNKER JOEL B. Geneseo; retired; Dem; from Pa. 
 YOUNKER PLINKNEY L. P.O. Geneseo; farmer. 
 
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 V ABEL HERMANN, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with C. B.Smith; from Germany. 
 ^ ZIMMERMAN DAN'L F. furniture dealer; Dem; Prot; from Germany. 
 ZIMMERMAN GOTTLOB, Geneseo; wagon-maker; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 
 ZIMMERS ELI AS, Sec. II; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of Hellyer; Rep; from Whiteside Co. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 
 GENESEO. 
 
 Applebee Thomas, Livery Stable. 
 
 Campbell L. C. Justice of the Peace, and Notary Public. 
 
 Chamberlin & Canfield, (Successors to J. F. Corle,) Dry Goods, Carpets, 
 Notions, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Dressmaking and Millinery. 
 
 Chamberlain Sam. Owner of the imported Norman French Stallions " Estraba" 
 and "Bashaw Drury," and the Canadian Stallion "Scotch Giant." Horses 
 bought and sold for cash or on commission. 
 
 Christian & Kiner. Publishers and Proprietors Henry County News. 
 
 Davis & Hayward, Soap Manufacturers. 
 
 Dedrick & Lawrence Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries. 
 
 Drain G. W. & Co. Saloon and Billiard Hall. 
 
 Dunham Charles, Attorney at Law. 
 
 Engdahl Jno. Merchant Tailor. 
 
 Farmers' National Bank, Organized in 1876. Cash Capital $50,000, Surplus 
 $2,000. Levi Waterman, Prest., E. C. Gilbert, Vice Prest., jno. P. Stew- 
 art, Cashier ; Directors, Levi Waterman, E. C. Gilbert, Chas. Dunham, R. 
 F. Steele, N. C. Howard, E. P. Van Valkenburg, R. Harrington, P. S. 
 Schnabele, Thos. Nowers, Jr. 
 
 First National Bank, Jas. McBroom, Prest.; S. T. Hume, Vice Prest.; Hiram 
 Wilson, Cashier; C. M. Morton, Asst. Cashier; Directors, Geo Wells, W. 
 Sanford, Geo. Wilson, Hiram Wilson, S. T. Hume, Jas. McBroom, Henry 
 Nourse. Bank was organized 1864. Cash Capital, $100,000 ; present 
 Surplus, $50,000. 
 
 Fisher Bros. Hardware. 
 
 GeiSSer G. & CO. Props. National Brewery. 
 
 Godfrey Geo. F. Mason. 
 
 Godfrey Wm. & CO. City Meat Market. 
 
 Grant J. D. & Son, Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store. Agents for the 
 
 most approved Farm Machinery manufactured. 
 Gray Jno. Manfr. and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Collars, Bridles, Curry 
 
 Combs, Brushes, Whips, Blankets, Nets, Trunks, Valises, etc. 
 Greene Jas. Photographer, Negatives retained for future use. 
 Herman & Waterman, Clothiers and Brewers 
 HobbS & Liberknecht, Publishers Geneseo Republic. 
 Hoppins Henry I. M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Acute and Chronic Diseases, 
 
 both sexes, successfully treated. 
 
222 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 Hoppins Annie M. Mrs. M. I)., Special attention to Diseases of Women and Chil- 
 dren, Medical and Surgical. City or Country calls promptly answered. 
 
 Hume S. T. Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Kinzie R. A. Music Dealer. Keeps Pianos and Organs of the best and most 
 celebrated makes continually on hand. A full line of Cuitars, Violins, 
 Accordeons, Strings, Sheet Music, Music Books, sold for cash and on easy 
 time. Pianos tuned, Organs repaired, and satisfaction guaranteed. Piano 
 and Organ repairs furnished to order. All orders promptly attended to. 
 Address, R. A. Kinzie, P. O. Box, 37 Geneseo, 111. 
 
 Lawbaugh Henry, Grain Dealer. 
 
 Machesney David L. Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Moderwell E. C. Attorney and Counselor at Law. 
 
 Raser & NeiSWender, City Marble Works. 
 
 Sargent D. F. & Son, Manufacturers of fine Buggies and Carriages. Repairing, 
 Painting, Trimming, etc., done promptly and reasonably. We use none 
 but the best material. 
 
 Schnabele P. S. Merchant Tailor, Clothier, etc. Notary Public, Emigrant and 
 Insurance Agent. 
 
 Shaw Geo. W. Attorney at Law. Furnishes Abstracts of Titles to Real Estate. 
 
 Smith J. S. Painter and Broom Maker. 
 
 Smith Wm. J. Veterinary Surgeon. 
 
 Steele R. F. Real Estate, Collector and Insurance Agent. 
 
 Stein Fred. Dealer in Watches, Jewelry and Silverware. Agent for the new 
 Wilson Shuttle Sewing Machine. 
 
 Steibel Henry, Clothing. 
 
 Thomas Joel H. House, Sign and Carriage Painting. 
 Townley Robt. F. Wagon and Carrriage Manufacturer. 
 Van Valkenburg & Kinsey, Dealers in Dry Goods. 
 Van Winkle Adrian, Shipper of Hay and Straw 
 Wait Geo. E. Attorney and Counselor at Law. 
 Wells I. R. Physician and Surgeon. 
 Wood E. A. Stock Dealer. 
 Worrall Peter, Railroad Contractor. 
 

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 HENRY L. KINER, 
 
 Editor of Henry County News, 
 
 Geneseo. 
 

HENRY COUNTY: CORNWALL TOWNSHIP. 225 
 
 CORNWALL TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A BY JOHN, Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Wells; Ind; Meth; horn Pa. 
 ^ AFFOLTER FREDERICK, Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan : farmer; Ind; from Switzerland. 
 ALLEN JOHN, Sec. 29; P.O.Atkinson; farmer for W. Allen; Rep; Pres; born Ireland. 
 ALLEN S. C. Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Nowers; Dem; Meth; horn Virginia. 
 ALLEN WILLIAM, Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; horn Ireland. 
 ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for M. Orr; Luth; horn Sweden. 
 ANDERSON MICHAEL, Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for John Fleming; Dem; Cath; Eng. 
 ANDERSON THOMAS, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for James Orr; Pies; born England. 
 ARMSTRONG GEORGE, Sec. 21; P.O. Atkinson; farmer with H. Armstrong; Rep; Bapt; Pa. 
 ARMSTRONG HUGH, Sec. 21; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres: Ireland; 2S0 acres. 
 ATWELL HENRY, Sec. 15; P.O.Atkinson; farmer for S. McConoughey; from England. 
 
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 DALLARD ROYAL B. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Clark; Rep; Meth; born Canada. 
 13 BECKER GEORGE, Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; lab. for M. Orr. 
 
 BENEDICT A. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15; P.O. Atkinson; born in Addison 
 Co., Vt., Oct. 4, 1838; came to this Co. in 1852; Rep; owns 160 acres of land, valued at 
 $8,000; wife was Margaret J. Dickey, born in Kentucky, June 21, 1838; was married Oct. 
 4, 1861. One child, a girl, blessed their union. 
 
 BENEDICT C. R. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; grocer; Ind. 
 
 BENEDICT DOLLY, widow; Sec. 15; P.O. Atkinson; Cong; born Vermont. 
 
 BENEDICT E. F. Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind; from Vermont; 160 acres. 
 
 BENEDICT GEO. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15; P.O. Atkinson; born in Corn- 
 wall, Vt., Oct. 14, 1836; came to this Co. in 1S52; Rep; owns 165 acres land, valued at 
 $10,000; was Town Clerk for several years; served nearly three yaars in 112th 111. Infantry; 
 was honorably discharged; married Lydia A. Brown May 25, 1869; two children, boy and 
 girl; Elijah B., his father, was County Surveyor for years; died May 6, 187C. 
 
 BENEDICT H. G. Sec. 27; P.O.Atkinson; teacher; Ind; from Illinois. 
 
 BENSON HARVEY L. Sec. iS; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for L. Shearer; Dem; born Illinois. 
 
 BENSON JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; lab. for M. Orr; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 BLACK JEROME, Sec. 14; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ohio; 240 acres. 
 
 BLAIR JOHN, Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for M. Blair; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 BLAIR MARGARET, widow; Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; Meth; from Ireland; So acres. 
 
 BOIGEGRAIN CHAS. A. Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for L. Shearer; Ind; Cath; born Ohio. 
 
 BOLEN N. C. Sec. 30; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio; 80 acres. 
 
 BRADFORD WILLIAM W, Sec. 1; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; born Indiana. 
 
 BRASEL E S. Sec. 36; P.O. Kewanee; farmer for J. Lawson; Dem; born Illinois. 
 
 BRAU JOHN, Sec. I3;P.0. Atkinson; farmer for C. Jacobson; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 BRISTOL SAMUEL, Sec. 7, P.O.Cambridge; miner; Rep; Meth; born 111. 
 
 BROADBENT ROBERT, Sec. 24, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from England; 240 acres. 
 
 BUR6ET SILAS, Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Atkinson; horn in Indiana, July 2, 1S40; came 
 to this county in 1S52; Rep; owns 320 acres of land, valued at $20,000; wife was Mary Orr, 
 born in Ireland. May 2, 1843, married in Oct. 1850; eight children, six boys and two girls, 
 seven living. 
 
 /^ALLENDER ISAAC, Sec. 21, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Ky.; So acres. 
 V -' CALLENDER S. A. wife of I. Callender, Sec. 21, P.O. Atkinson; Pres; from Mass.; 160 ac. 
 CASTEEL ALEXANDER, Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Atkinson; bom in Bedford Co. Pa. 
 
 Feb. 3, 1S49; came to this county in 1S61; Rep; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $5,000; 
 
 wife was Christina Orr, born in Lancaster Co. Pa. Aug. 25, 1850, married Nov. 2, 1870; two 
 
 children, Johnnie and Mary, Mary only is now living. 
 CASTEEL JOHN H. Sec. 30, P.O. Atkinson; lab. for N. C. Bolen; Rep; born Maryland. 
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226 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 CLARK MATTHEW, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for D. T. Dickey; Rep; from England. 
 CLEMENT JOHN, Sec. 25, P.O. Atkinson; fanner; Dem; Meth; born Canada; 80 acres. 
 CLEMENT ROBERT, with J. Clement, Sec. 25, P.O. Neponset; Ind; Epis; born Ireland. 
 COLD MARGARET, Wid. Sec. 10, P.O. Atkinson; Meth; born 111; 12 acres. 
 COLLINS PETER, Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Atkinson; born in Belgium in May, 1831; came 
 
 to this county in 1857; Cath; married Monika Vonaker in Sept. 1866, in Belgium; three 
 
 children, all of whom are living. 
 CONNELL BERNARD, Sec. 25, P.O. Kewanee; farmer for D. Maloney; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 
 COX JONATHAN, Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for Levi Fronk; Dem; Bapt; born 111. 
 CRAWFORD ARCHIBALD, Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; lab. for M. Orr; Rep; born N.V. 
 
 "TVVRLIN FRANK, Sec. 4, P.O.Atkinson; farmer for T.J. Trekell; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 *-* DEMARANVILLE LOR IN, Sec. 4, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for T. J. Trekell; Rep; Mass. 
 
 DeSMIT PETER, Sec. 25, P.O. Annawan; farmer for J. Schwab; Cath; born Holland. 
 
 DICKEY DAVID T. Sec. 27, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Rapt; from Ky.; 240 acres. 
 
 DICKEY S. H. Sec. 24, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Ky; 365 acres. 
 
 DICKEY W. C. Sec. 26, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Ky; 160 acres. 
 
 DONT JOSEPH, Sec. 20, P.O. Atkinson; lab. for S. Burget; Rep. 
 
 DOTY CHAS. E. Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for C. H. Doty; Ind; Spir; born 111. 
 
 DOTY CHAS. II. Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind; Spir; born Vt; 80 acres. 
 
 DUGDALE GEORGE, Sec. 8, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Meth; bom Eng.; 200 acres. 
 
 DUPREE HENRY F. Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for W. R. Lewis; Dem; born Ger. 
 
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 MERY JONATHAN, Sec. 30, P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep. 
 
 "CWRNAM JOHN S. Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; bom N.H.; 220 acres. 
 
 -^ FEP.ER CHRISTOF, Sec. 23, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for I). Ketchum; form Switzerland. 
 
 FERGUSON GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 31- P.O. Cambridge; born in Ireland, in May, 
 
 1S19; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Bapt; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $20,000; 
 
 wife was Ann Hall, born in Ireland, in March, 1819; married Dec. 31, 1S44; nine children, 
 
 four boys and live girls, seven now living. 
 FERGUSON JAMES, Sec. 3; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; from Pa. 
 FIELD JAMES, Sec 2; P.O Atkinson; farmer; Meth; born England; 160 acres. 
 FIELD WILLIAM, Farmer; P.O. Atkinson; born in England, Sept. 20, 1S4S; came to 
 
 this county in 1S74; wife was Mary Larkin, born in England, Jan. 16, 1S46; married Feb. 
 
 17, 1S73; two children, boy and girl. 
 FLANNIGAN JOHN. Sec. 34; P.O.Atkinson; blacksmith; Ind. 
 FLEMING JOHN, Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pre?; bom Pa. 
 FLEMING WILLIAM ALBERT, Sec. 2S; P.O. Atkinson; teacher; Rep; born Pa. 
 FORD EDWARD, Sec. 3; P.O. Atkinson; brickmaker. 
 FOSTER JOHN P. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Atkinson; born in Kentucky, May 11, 1S15; 
 
 came to this county in 183S; Rep; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000; wife was Harriet 
 
 Browning, born in III. Jan 23, 1829; married Jan. 25, 1S44; nine children blessed their union. 
 
 six of whom are now living. 
 FOY J. W. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Atkinson; born in Centre Co. Pa. Oct. 1, 1844; came to 
 
 this county in 1S70; Ind; Meth; owns 12S acres of land, valued at ^6,400; is now Justice 
 
 of the Peace; wife was N. A. Tate, born in Blair Co. Pa. Sept. 18, 1S47; married Nov. 19, 
 
 1869. 
 FOY LAWRENCE B. Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Wells; Rep; born Pa. 
 FRONK CYRUS S. Sec. 8; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Murphy; Rep; Bapt; born 111. 
 FRONK LEVI, Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Pa; 160 acres. 
 FRY ABRAM, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; born in Lincoln Co. Ohio, June 6, 1807; 
 
 came to this county in 1855; Rep; Cong; owns 173 acres of land, valued at $9,000; Mr, Fry 
 
 was one of the earliest settlers; came to Bureau Co. in 1835; wife was Margaret Loughrey, 
 
 born in Pa. Aug. 14, 1S11; married Sept. 1, 1831; eleven children, seven boys and four girls, 
 
 blessed their union, seven of whom are now living; two sons, Abram and Joel, served in the 
 
 army, and Joel died in the service at Summerset, Ky. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: CORNWALL TOWNSHIP. 227 
 
 FRY CHARLES W. Sec. 9; P.O.Atkinson; farmer for A. Fry; Rep; from 111. 
 FRY JAMES, Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth; from 111; 80 acres. 
 FRY LEMUEL, Sec..,: P.O.Atkinson; farmer for A. Fry; Rep; born 111. 
 
 /^ALLAGHER JAMES, Sec. 18; P. O. .Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; horn Ireland. 
 
 ^* GALLAGHER JAMES, Sec. 17; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; 80 acres. 
 
 GASH EDWARD, Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; farmer for G. Winter; born Eng. 
 
 GRIER CHAS. Sec. 31; P.O.Cambridge; laborer for J. Grier; Rep; Epis; born Ireland. 
 
 GRIER JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Cambridge; born in Ireland in 1S34; came to this 
 county in 1 851; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; wife was Emily Jen- 
 kins, bom in Virginia, April 7. 1S50; four children, two boys and two girls, all now living. 
 
 GRIER WILLI AM. Sec. 32; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pies; born Ireland; 240 acres. 
 
 GUMMER JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O.Cambridge; laborer for J. Long; Dem; bom Virginia. 
 
 GUTHRIE JAMES, Sec. 12; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 2 acres. 
 
 TT ALL JAMES, Sec. S; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; born Ireland; 166 acres. 
 ■^ HASSELBERG GUSTAVUS, Sec. 25; P.O. Annawan; farmer for J. Schwab; Luth. 
 HARDING- GEO. A. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Atkinson; born in England, June. 1827; 
 
 came to this county in 185S; Rep; Prot; owns So acres, valued at ^4,000; married Georgina 
 
 Negus in August, 1S51. 
 HAVDEN CHARLES, Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for D. T. Dickey; Rep; from Mass. 
 HENRY B. F. Sec. 26; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Pa; 3S0 acres. 
 HICKS MILO, Sec. 2S; P.O. Atkinson; laborer for J. Fleming; Dem; born N. Y; 
 HILL G. R. Sec. 5; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Frank; Dem; Christian; born Va. 
 HOIT JOHN, Sec. 3; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Prot; born Xew Hampshire; So acres. 
 HULL J. H. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; born 111. 
 HULL W. C. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; born Pa; So acres. 
 HUNT LEWIS E. Sec. 25; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pies; born X. V.; 125 acres. 
 
 TRVIN WILLIAM. P.O. Atkinson; farmer for M. Orr; Pic.-; born Ireland. 
 
 JA< OBSOX CHARLES, Sec. 13; P.O.Atkinson; farmer for T. K. Robinson; Dem; Luth. 
 JACOBSOX CHARLES. Jr. Sec. 13; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for C. Jacobson; Dem; Luth. 
 JENKINS W. L. Sec. 32; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Bapt; born Va; 80 acres. 
 JOHNSON AXDRF.W, See. 34; P.O.Atkinson; farmer for S. Dickey; Luth; from Sweden. 
 JOHXSOX GEORGE, Sec 36; P. (). Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio; 160 acres. 
 JOHXSOX GUS. Sec. 34; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for S. Dickey; Luth; from Sweden. 
 JONES DAVID. Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; laborer for J. Orr. 
 
 T7"EPLER SAMUEL, Sec. 12; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Kepler; Ind; born 111. 
 
 A ^ KETCHUM DANIEL, Sec. 23; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 320 acres. 
 
 KAISER FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. n; P.O. Atkinson; born in Switzerland, Oct. 23, 
 
 1827; came to this county in 1S53; Rep; owns 440 acres of land, valued al S22,ooo; Mr. 
 
 Kaiser has been engaged in Siock Raising for the past fifteen years; small at first, but now 
 
 quite extensively. 
 KEPLER JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 12; PO, Atkinson; born in Juniata Co.. Pa., June 9. 
 
 1810; came to this county in 1S45; Dem; U. Brethren; owns So acres of land, valued at 
 
 $4,000; wife was Julia Ann Stimeling, born in Juniata Co., Pa., Jan. 16, .1819: married in 
 
 January, 1S36; eleven children; seven of them are now living; his eldest son, Jerome, served 
 
 three years in the 112th 111. Infantry. 
 KIRKENDALL WILLIAM, Sec. 34; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio; i2oac. 
 
 T ANE ELIJAH, Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for M. Orr; Rep; Meth; from 111. 
 
 LANE THOMAS, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for W. Barnes; Dem; born England. 
 LATSON EDWARD, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; Meth. 
 LATTIMER HARRIET, widow, Sec. 12; P.O.Atkinson; bom New York; 3 ; + acres. 
 LA f riMER JOHN. Sec. 11; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for F. Kaiser; Rep; born 111. 
 
228 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 LAWSON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Ivewanee; born in Ireland, March 12, 1824; came 
 to this county in 1S54; Ind; Adventist; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $12,000; wife was 
 Jane E. Phillips, born in New York, May 14, 1825: married Nov. 25, 1S47; eight children. 
 five boys and three girls, all living. 
 
 LAWSON JOHN H. Sec. 36, P.O. Kewaneee; farmer for J. Lawson; Ind; Chris; born 111. 
 
 LEHMAN ALBERT, Sec. 35, P.O. Kewanee, farmer; Ind; Luth; born Ger; 160 acres. 
 
 LEWIS ABRAM. P.O. Atkinson, farmer; Dem; born 111. 
 
 LEWIS JOHN, Sec. 20, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Bapt; born Pa. 
 
 LEWIS JOHN U. Sec. 20, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Lewis; Dem; Bapt; born 111. 
 
 LEWIS JOHN W. Sec. 19, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for S. Lewis; Rep; Bapt; born 111. 
 
 LEWIS SAMUEL, Sec. 19, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa.; 200 acres. 
 
 LEWIS SAMUEL A., P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Lewis; Ind; born 111. 
 
 LEWIS W. F. Sec. 7, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind; Bapt; born Ohio; 100 acres. 
 
 LEWIS W. R. Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio; 120 acres. 
 
 LIN"I>WALL JOHN, Miner, Sec. 7, P.O. Geneseo; born in Sweden, April 9, 1851; came 
 to this county in 1S67; Rep; Luth. 
 
 LOHR JACOB D. Sec. 29, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Peterson; Rep; born Va. 
 
 LONG CHARLES M. Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for F. Weston ; Dem; born Va. 
 
 LONGr JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; born in Maryland March 6, 1808; came 
 to this county in 1S57; Dem; owns 156 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre; wife was Nancy 
 Ryan, born in Virginia in Jan. 1S11, married Sept. 5, 1832; ten children, seven boys and 
 three girls, eight now living, and also twenty-nine grandchildren. 
 
 ]\ /TcCONOUGHEY E. B. Sec. 15, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for S. McConoughey; Rep; from 111. 
 
 ^*~ McCULLOH B. T. Sec. 34, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from 111. 
 
 McCOXOUGHEY S. Mrs. Farming, Sec. 15, P.O. Atkinson; born in Hinsdale, N.H. 
 June r, 1811; came to this county in 1849; Cong; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $10,000; 
 wid. of E. H. McConoughey, who came to this county in 1S41, born in Mass. Jan. I, 1808, 
 married March 7, 1849; mother of four children, only one child, a son, now living; taught 
 the High School in Oxford. 
 
 McGINITY PETER, Sec. 7, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 MAGLI JOHN, Sec. 23, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for S. Schwab; Dem; Pres; from Switzerland. 
 
 MALONEY DANIEL, Sec. 12, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 260 acres. 
 
 MARTINSON BENJAMIN, Sec. 26, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for W. C. Dickey; from Sweden. 
 
 MITCHELL JAMES W. Sec. 5, P.O. Atkinson; tanner for H. Yarger; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
 MOFFATT FRANCIS I. Rev. Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; pastor Pres. church; Rep; born Pa. 
 
 MUKINS JOSEPH W. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Atkinson; born in Virginia in 1820; came 
 to this county in 1S44; Dem; owns 80 acres of land; married Mary Ellinwood in Washing- 
 ton Co. Ohio, Nov. 16, 1S41; five children blessed their union, four of whom are now living. 
 Mrs. M. was bom in Washington Co. Ohio, Sept. 7, 1823. 
 
 MURPHY A. F. Sec. 8, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa.; 29S acres. 
 
 MURPHY JOHN Sr. Sec. 8, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio. 
 
 MURPHY JOHN Jr. Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Atkinson; born in Beaver Co. Pa. Dec. 31 
 1831; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Bapt; owns 180 acres of land, valued at $9,000 
 wife was Mary H. Fronk, born in Juniata Co. Pa. April 24, 1S40, married Mar. II, 1S58 
 three children blessed their union, all of whom are now living. 
 
 MURPHY THOMAS, Sec. 34, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from HI. 
 
 NTICHOLS A. H. Sec. 35, P.O.Atkinson; farmer for J. II. Nichols; Rep; Meth; from 111. 
 
 i>l NICHOLS WINFIELD, Sec. 35. P.O. Atkinson; farmer for Z. S. Nichols; Rep; from N.J. 
 NICHOLS Z. S. Sec. 35; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. H. Nichols; Rep; from New Jersey. 
 NICKER SON JOHN, Sec. 1; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind; born New York; So acres. 
 NOWERS GEORGE, Sec. 9; P.O.Atkinson; farmer for J. Orr; Dem; Epis; born England. 
 NOWERS GEORGE W. Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Orr; Dem; Epis; burn England. 
 
 BfOWERS JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; born in Oneida Co., N.Y., Aug. 7. 
 
 1847; came to this Co. in 1S56; Dem; owns 189 acres of land, valued at $9,000; was ' !om- 
 missioner of Highways three years. 
 NOWERS JOHN, Sec. 22; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Sears; from England. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: CORNWALL TOWNSHIP. 229 
 
 /^vRR J. C. Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; farmer with M. Orr; Rep; born Illinois. 
 
 ^ ORR JAMES, Jr., Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson; farmer with J. Orr; Rep; Pres; born Illinois. 
 
 OKI? JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson; born in Ireland on March 19. 1809; came 
 to this county in 1853; Rep; Pres; owns 440 acres of land, valued at $26,400; wife was Mary 
 Shields; married March 2, 1S45; five children, two boys and three girls; four now living. 
 
 ORR JOSEPH, Sec. 2S; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Ireland; 240 acres. 
 
 ORR 3IATTII EW, Farmer. Sec. 2S; P.O. Atkinson; born in Ireland, May 14, 1S0S; came 
 to this county in 1S47; Rep; Epis; owns 723+ acres of land, valued at $60 per acre; is now 
 School Trustee; wife was Susannah (raw ford, born in Ireland; married in October, 1841; 
 six children, five now living. 
 
 ORR WILLIAM, Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson; farmer with I. Orr; Rep, Pres; born Pa. 
 
 OLSON LARS, P.O.Atkinson; farmer for Jonathan Emery; Pres; born Sweden. 
 
 OVERMIRE CHARLES, Sec. 36; l'.< >. Atkinson; farmer for P. Overmire; Cath; bom Belgium. 
 
 OVERMIRE PETER, Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Cath; born Belgium; 120 acres. 
 
 "DARKER JAMES, Sec. 1; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Cong; born England; 340 acres. 
 
 * PARKER ROBERT, Sec. 1; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Parker; Rep; Cong; England. 
 
 PERKINSON EDWARD, Sec. 17; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; So ac. 
 
 PORTER E. J. Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for W. Porter; Ind; Ind; born Illinois. 
 
 PORTER DANIEL, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for W. Porter; Ind; Ind; born Illinois. 
 
 PORTER WIIiLiIAM, Farmer. Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., 
 Sept. 15, 1S15; came to this county in 1S42; Ind; Ind; owns 300 acres land, valued at 
 SiS.ooo; wife was Eleanor Hamilton, born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., Feb. 16, 1S1S; mar- 
 ried May 5, 1840; eleven childien, six boys and five girls, eight of whom are now living; two 
 girls, Ella and Josie, are teaching; his son, William C, served in the arm}-. 
 
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 UICK STRAUTHER, Sec. 17; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for F. Weston; Dem; Bapt; Indiana. 
 
 "D AISNER JOHN, Sec. 34; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 200 acres. 
 
 A ^ RANKIN DAVID, Sec. 15; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for S. McConoughey; Cong. 
 
 REESE WALTER, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for W. Porter; Ind; Bapt; from N.V. 
 
 RICHARDSON E. C. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Illinois; So acres. 
 
 RICHARDSON S. H. Sec. 32; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Conn. 
 
 RILEY JAMES, Sec. 11: P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; born Ohio; 240 acres. 
 
 ROBINSON JOSHUA, Sec. 6; P.O. Atkinson; farm hand; Dem; from Iowa. 
 
 ROBINSON THOMAS, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; miner; born England. 
 
 ROBINSON, W. H. Sec. 6; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for H. Yarger; Rep; born 111. 
 
 ROGERS CIIAS. Sec. 30; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind; horn Virginia; 120 acres. 
 
 ROGERS GEORGF, Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; farmer for II. S. Rogers; Dem; Pres born Ohio. 
 
 ROGERS H. S. Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ohio; 120 acres. 
 
 ROMIG FANNY, wid. of G. Romig, Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; Pres; born Pa; und. int. in r6o ac. 
 
 BOMIG JOHN", Fanner; Sec. 36: P.O. Annawan; born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio; came to 
 
 this Co. in 1S54; Rep; Bap; owns 40 acres of land and und. interest in 160 acres; served 
 
 three years in 271I1 111. Infantry. 
 
 RONDEMA JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O.Atkinson; farmer for A. Casteel; Cath; from Holland. 
 ROPER WILLIAM, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; miner; born Germany. 
 
 OAUBACH JACOB, Sec. 5; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for A. S. Tiffany; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 •^ SAVAGE THOMAS, Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for L. Shearer; Epis; born Ireland. 
 
 SCHWAB FERDINAND, Sec. 13; P.O.Atkinson; farmer for S. Schwab; Dem; Pn 
 
 SCHWAB JOHN, Sec. 25; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Switzerland. 
 
 SCHWAB SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O.Atkinson; born in Switzerland, Dec. 25, 
 1820; came to this county in 1S56; Dem; Pres; owns 275 acres of land, valued at $Il,0OO; 
 was in the army in Switzerland, from 1840 to 1S4S; wife was Elizabeth Magli, born in Swit- 
 zerland in 1S17: married in May, 1S52; two children. 
 
 SEARS JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Atkinson; born in Litchfield Co. Conn. Maj 20, 
 came to this county in 1S56; Rep; owns 400 acres of land, valued 0; wife 
 
 was Mary W. Jewett, born in Litchfield Co. Conn. May 6, 1832; married Sept. 17, 1856; six 
 children — three boys and three girls, all now living. 
 
230 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 SHRECK GRIFFITH, Sec. 19; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; born Ohio. 
 
 SHEARER LEWIS, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; born in New 
 York, Oct. 6, 1817; came to this county in 1850; Rep; Christian; owns 694 acres of land; 
 wife was Parmelia Burdet; four children. 
 
 SIDERS WM. M. Sec. 5; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 160 acres. 
 
 SLICK ISAAC, Sec. 12; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Univ; born Pa. 
 
 SLICK JOHN, Sec. 12; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for I. Slick; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 SMITH WM. Sec. 12; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for G. Wilkinson; Dem; Epis; born Pa. 
 
 SOUERS JOHN, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born Germany; 240 acres. 
 
 SOUTHWORTH COUCH, Sec. 6; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Southworth; Ind; bom 111. 
 
 SOUTHWORTH JAMES, Sec. 6; P.O. Atkinson; born in Erie, Pa. Sept. 4, 1823; 
 came to this county in 1S37; Ind; Meth; owns 23] acres of land, valued at $13,000; has 
 been Commissioner of Highways for past 12 years; veteran of the Mexican War; wife was 
 E. C. Hanna, who was born in White Co. 111. Nov. 15, 1827; married Feb. 19, 1850; four 
 children, all of whom are now living. 
 
 STEIN JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for R. Wolever; Cath; born Belgium. 
 
 SWANSON IMAN, Sec. 4; P.O.Atkinson; farmer for W. Porter; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 nPOTMAN A. M. Rev. Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson; Pastor Bapt. Church; Rep; born N. Y. 
 *■ TOWERSON SWAN, Sec. 33; P'.'O. Atkinson ; farmer for J. Clark; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 TAYLOR JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Atkinson; born in New Hampshire Aug, 16, 1821; 
 came to this county in 1S37; Dem; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $10,000; wife was 
 Elizabeth Ogden, who was born in Pa. Feb. 5, 1831; married in Nov. 1S49; eight children, 
 five boy> and three girls, six are now living. 
 
 TREKELL THOMAS J. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; born in Tippecanoe Co. Ind., 
 Sept. 30, 1831; came to this county in 1846; Rep; owns 760 acres of land, valued at $35,000; 
 came to Stark Co. in 1S36; wife was Lydia Wolever, born in New Jersey Feb. 22, 1839; mar- 
 ried Sept. 24, 1855; four children, three boys and one girl, three now living, one boy is dead. 
 
 TUCKER LOUIS, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. H. Clark; Rep; Meth; born England. 
 
 TULLY JOHN J. Sec. 24; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; born Pa. 
 
 TULLY SARAH I. wife of J. J. Tully; Sec. 24; bom 111; 120 acres. 
 
 WAN DE WOESTYNE PETER, Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Nowers; Cath. 
 
 * VERSLESCH HARRY, Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for II. R. Dunbar; Cath. 
 VESTREINE PE 1'ER, Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; lab. for J. Nowers; Cath; bom Belgium. 
 
 \ '( IN DE ROSSESTYNE PETER, Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; laborer; Cath; born Belgium. 
 \ ( (NHECK FERDINAND, Sec. 13; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for R. Broadbent; Cath. 
 
 \17ACHS IACG13, Sec. 13: P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Pies; from Switzerland; 200 acres. 
 
 * * WAC11S JOHN, Sec. 13; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Wachs; Dem; Pres. 
 WAHLERT FRED. Sec. 2; P.< ). Atkinson; farmer for A. C. Burrall; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
 WAHLERT GEORGE, Sec 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for H. R. Dunbar; from Germany. 
 WALKER ALEXANDER, Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; born Scotland; 80 ac. 
 WALKER HARRY, Sec. 19; P.O. Atkinson; laborer for S. Lewis; Rep; born Pa. 
 
 WELLS JOSEPH, Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; born England; 200 acres. 
 
 WIGANT H. H. Sec. 19; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; born Mich. 
 
 WILKINSON GEORGE, Sec. 12; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; born Rhode Island; 100 acres. 
 
 WINTER GEO. Sec. 24; P.O. Atkinson; firmer; Rep; born England. 
 
 WOLEVER ROUT. W. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; born in Peoria Co. 111., Nov. 
 
 23, 1S44; came to this county in 1852; Rep; owns property valued at $2,000; served three 
 
 year-, and four month* in tue 57th 111. Infantry; wife was Roena Foster, born in Henry Co. 
 
 111., Aug. 15, 1S48; married Sept. 24, 186S; lour children, one by former marriage, all now 
 
 living. 
 WOOD RICHARD, Sec. 10; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; bom England; 200 acres. 
 W'Ot >D WILLIAM R. Sec. 10; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; bom I >hio; 120 acres. 
 WOODARD SAMUEL, Sec. 31; farmer for J. Long; Dem; born Virginia. 
 WRIGHT HENRY, Sec. 22; P O. Atkinson; firmer for J. Sears; Rep; from N.V. 
 WYATT THOMAS, Prop, of Coal Mine; resides al Geneseo, and owns coal mine in' Sec. 
 
 7, Cornwall Tp; born in England March 25. 1831; came to this county in 1S63; Rep; Epis; 
 
 owns property valued at $2,000; wife was Emma Wallace; married Aug. 16, 1857; has one 
 
 child, a girl. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: PHENIX TOWNSHIP. 231 
 
 PHENIX TOWNSHIP. 
 
 \ DAMS DANIEL, Sec. 22; P. O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep.; born 111. 
 
 ^ ALDRICH HENRY S. Sec. 30; farmer; Dem; 120 acres; 1st white child born Henry Co. 
 
 ALDRICH KARL P. Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; born in Providence Co., R.I. 
 Jan. 15, 1810; came to this county in 1835; Ind. Dem.; owns 327 acres of land valued at 
 $17,000; was the first .settler in the Township of Phenix, and at that time there were only four 
 residents in the county; wife was Caroline Omel, born in Wayne Co. Ind. June 29, 1S16; 
 married Sept 27, 1S32; has live children. Henry S., Marshall M., l'hila Nora C, Perry, and 
 Silas W. Henry S. was the first white child born in the county. Mrs. E. P. Aldrich manu- 
 factured the first cloth made in the county, consisting of about 75 yards, in 1836. 
 
 ALDRICH S. W. Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born in Henry Co; 115 acres. 
 
 ANDERSON ELIAKIM, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born Henry Co; ^ of 506 ac. 
 
 ANDERSON ISAAC I... Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born 111; ' ; of 506 acres. 
 
 ANDERSON JOHN W., Sec. 2; farmer with A. Rapp; Rep; M. E.; born Henry Co; 40 acres. 
 
 ANDERSON K. .Mrs. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; M. E.; from Ohio; 80 acres. 
 
 ANDERSON WM. C. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from N. J. 
 
 ARXETT GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. II; P.O. Sharon; born in Warren Co. Pa. June 6, 
 1S33; came to this county in 1838; Rep; owns 640 acres of land valued at $20,000; wife was 
 Margaret Seiben, born in Germany Nov. 2, 1S41; married Nov. 15, 1S57; ha> five children. 
 
 DARGE ALVIN W. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born in Henry Co. 
 
 *-* BEERS E. P. Sec. 14; with E. W. Schellhammer; retired; Rep; from N. J. 
 
 BARGE DAVID B. Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; born in Armstrong Co. Pa. May 3, 
 1S27; lived in Wayne Co. Ohio 14 years, and came to this county in 1847; Dem; owns 620 
 acres of land, valued at $30,000; was assessor one year; wife was Eliza M. Aldrich. born in 
 Pickawav County, Ohio, May 7, 1828; married April6, 1851; has two children, Alvin W. and 
 Alice C. 
 
 BENDER LOUIS, Pink Prairie, P.O. Geneseo; blacksmith; Cath; born 111. 
 
 BLAIR ALBERT, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; born Henry Co. 
 
 BLAIR ALFRED, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep. U. Breth; from Pa. 
 
 BLAIR PATRICK, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep. 
 
 BONSCHER LUTHER, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; from Baden; y z of 210 acres. 
 
 BROWN THOMAS M. Sec. 2S, P. O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ky; 160 acres. 
 
 BRITTIAN JAS. E. Sec. 11; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; born 111; 50 acres. 
 
 BR< (WNING JOHN F. Sec. 2S; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 BROWNING JOSHUA, Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 BRl )\\TNG S. Mrs. Pink Prairie; post-mistress; M. E.; from Ohio; 10 acres.. 
 
 BUCHMUELLER DANIEL, Sec. o; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; Germany; 400 acres. 
 
 BUCHMUELLER JOSEPH, with D. Buchmueller; Dem; Cath; born Henry Co. 
 
 BUTZER ADAM, Sec. 1; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Dem; born Henry Co; 240 acres. 
 
 BUTZER JACOB P. Farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; born in Germany Jan. 16, 1S31; 
 came to this county in 1S37; Dem; Evang; is one of the oldest settlers of the county; owns 
 1,000 acres of land, valued at 820,000; is Justice of the Peace; wife was l'redrika Him- 
 melman, born in Germany July 4, 1S50; married July 3, 1S70; has seven children of first wife, 
 and two of second wife. 
 
 BYERS J. E. Sec. 22; P. O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 /-\\M1T,ELL A. P, Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from N. Y. 
 
 ^ CARLSl >N PETER, Sec. 2S; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Sweden. 
 
 CARSE JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 CARSE WM. Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ireland; 160 acres. 
 
 CIMMEL CASPER, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 COE BYRON N. Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N. Y.; 160 acres. 
 
232 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 COLE GEO. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; from Wis. 
 COULSON JOHN, Sec. 2* ; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from England. 
 CRILE A. F. Sec. 24; P.O. Pink Prairie; farm hand; born Henry Co. 
 CRILE JOHN H. Sec. 24; P.O. Pink Prairie; farmer; from Ohio; 40 acres. 
 
 "TV-YNNENFELSER W. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from 111; 100 acres. 
 DARIN JOHN J. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born Pa; 360 acres. 
 
 DASHAM J. A. farm hand with Wm. Dasham; Dem; born Henry Co. 
 
 DASHAM JACOB, P.O. Sharon; farm hand with M. Obrecht; Rep; Evang; from Pa. 
 
 DASHAM WM. Sec. 25; P.O. Pink Prairie; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 120 acres. 
 
 DAVIS G. L. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; butcher; Rep; from Mass. 
 
 DAVIES JAMES E. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; born in Wales, March, 1826; came 
 to this county in 1857; Dem; owns 333 acres of land, valued at $15,000; wife was Phila Nora 
 Aldrich, born in 1'henix, Henry Co., April 6, 1841; married Sept. 6, i860; has two children, 
 Caroline Olivia, and E. Percy. 
 
 DOROWITTSCH MORITS, Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 DIENER HENRY J. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Bavaria. 
 
 DIRK MICHAEL, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 DUNLAP ADAM, Farmer, Sec 28; P.O. Geneseo; born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Dec. 18, 
 1833; came to this county in 1S54; Dem; owns So acres of land, valued at $4,000; is Justice 
 of the Peace; was Assessor three years; enlisted in 1862 in 112th I. V. L, and served three 
 years; wife was Malinda B.irtlett, born in Onondaga Co.. N. V., May 26, 1813; married 
 Aug. 10, 1865. 
 
 "PBERSOLE ABRAHAM, Sec. r; P.O.Sharon; farmer; Dem; Dunkard; from Pa; 155 ac. 
 
 *-* EVANS FREEMAN, Sec. 23; P.O. Pink Prairie; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 EVANS GEORGE, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; [rid; born Henry Co; 70 acres. 
 EVANS LYDIA Mrs. Sec. 23; P.O. Pink Prairie; farmer; from Pa; 260 acres. 
 EVANS THOMAS, Sec. 20; P.O.' Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in Henry Co; 153 acres. 
 
 "CWRLY E. ADOLPHUS, Sec. 2S; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Dem; from Ohio. 
 * FRIES GEORGE, Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Evang; from Pa. 
 FRIES JOHN, Sec. 24; P.O. GeneseD; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Pa. 
 FRIES MICHAEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from Pa. 
 FRITTS NELSON, P.O. Sharon; farmer with U. B. Fritts; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 FRITTS USUAL B. Sec. 12; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 71 acres. 
 FRITTS WILLIAM B. Sec. 1; P.O.Sharon; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co; So acres. 
 FULLER DEXTER, Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem. 
 
 /^ALLIGEN THOMAS, laborer with J. F. But/er; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 ^-^ GRAEF GUSTAVUS, Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Evang; from Saxony. 
 
 GRAEF LEWIS, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 T T AND MAR WM. Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Canada. 
 
 IIANNA ALEX. Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 80 acres. 
 HARTMANN C. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; born Bavaria. 
 HICKOX P. Mrs. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; 56 acres. 
 
 HINES SUSAN Mrs. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Evang; from Ohio; 140 acres. 
 HOLMES JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N. Y. 
 
 T MEL JOHN H. Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; horn in Henry Co. 
 
 JENKINS EMORY M., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ir.d; from N. V. 
 JOHNSON FREDRICK, Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Sweden; 40 acres. 
 JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Sweden. 
 JOHNSON O. A. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Rep; S. Luth; from N. Y. 
 JOHNSON SWEN E. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden; 100 acres. 
 
GEO. C. SMITHE, 
 Editor of Chronicle, Cambridge. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: PHEN1X TOWNSHIP. 235 
 
 JOLES GEORGE VV. Sec. n; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep. 
 JOLES ISAAC P. Sec. Ii; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep. 
 
 T7AUFF DAVID, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 "^ KAUF DAVID, farm hand with H. G. Randall; Rep; from Conn. 
 
 KICKSEY FRED. Sec. 1; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Ind; from Prussia. 
 
 KNAPPER AUGUSTUS S. Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; born Whiteside Co. 
 
 KNAPPER GOTTLIEB, Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 178 ac. 
 
 KNAPPER LUDWIG, P.O. Geneseo; with G. Knapper; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 KOPP JOSEPH, Sec. 33; T.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 KOPP LEVI, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 KOPP SIMON, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 KRANTZ JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; blacksmith Pink Prairie; Dem; Cath; from Prussia. 
 
 KREPS CHRISTIAN, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 KREPS FRED. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 KREPS JOHN, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 T AUDERBAUGH EMANUEL, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 ■^ LAUDERBAUGH THOMAS, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 115 acres. 
 
 LATSON FAYETTE, Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ind. 
 
 LEACH JOSEPH, Sec. l; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Dem; Meth. Epis; from N.Y; 87 acres. 
 
 LESSER PHILLIP, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 LIEBERKISTECHT ADAM Jr. Farmer and Teacher, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; born in 
 Pittsburgh, Pa., July 2, 1838; came to this county in 1S65; Rep; U. Breth; is Township Clerk; 
 enlisted Aug. 22, 1862, in the 22d Iowa V. I.; was in service three years; was in the battles 
 of Pleasant Hill and Black River, and was wounded at the siege of Vicksburg; wife was 
 Eliza E. Tallman, born in Ohio Dec. 1, 1846; married July 4, 1865; has four children. 
 
 LODGE JOSEPH A. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 LONG JOHN, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; from Baden; 105 acres. 
 
 IWI CELLISTER FRANKLIN F. farm hand with H. G. Randall; Rep; from Vermont. 
 
 -^ McHENRY DANIEL B. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep, Meth. Epis; born 111. 
 
 McHENRY FRANCIS A. Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born 111; 120 acres. 
 
 McHENRY G. W. Sec. 14; P.O. Pink Prairie; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Ky; 390 acres. 
 
 McHENRY GEORGE, Sec 14; P.O. Pink Prairie; farmer; American Reform; Meth. Epis. 
 
 McHENRY JOSEPH B. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born 111; 80 acres. 
 
 McHENRY MYRON E. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in Henry Co. 
 
 McHENRY THOMAS J. Sec. 14; P.O. Pink Prairie; Rep; Meth. Epis; born 111. 
 
 McNALL GEORGE A. P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with A. Ocobock; Rep; Meth. Epis. 
 
 MAHAN J. L. Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 120 acres. 
 
 MATHIS JACOB, Sec. 12; P.O. Sharon: farmer; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 MATHIS JOHN, Sec. X2; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 MATSON BENJ. M; Sec. 12. P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N.Y; 260 acres. 
 
 MAUCH JOHN, Sec. 3; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 MERRIMAN GILBERT, Sec. 34; farmer; Dem; born in Henry Co. 
 
 3IERRIMAN WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; born in Detroit, Mich., Dec. 
 
 25, 1832; came to this county in 1838; Dem; owns 200 acres of land valued at $10,000; has 
 
 been Commissioner of Highways two years; wife was Margaret Carse, born Sept. IO, 1838; 
 
 married April 22, i860; has six children; came to this township when there were but six 
 
 families here, and has lived here ever since. 
 MILLER JOSEPH, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 
 MOSSMAN GEORGE L., P.O. Geneseo; farmhand with J. Sprinkle; Rep; born 111. 
 
 TSJISWENDER JOHN, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Ohio. 
 
 iN NISWENDER SOLOMAN, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Pa. 
 
236 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 /~\COBOCK ALONZO, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with A. J. Reis; Dem; from N .Y. 
 
 ^^ OGDEN JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 240 acres. 
 
 OBRECHT J. MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Sharon; born in Germany Jan. 23, 
 1836; came lo this county in 1864; Rep; Evang; owns 243 acres of land, valued at $8,000; 
 has been Deputy Sheriff in Kankakee Co; has been Township Clerk; lived one year in Buf- 
 falo, N.Y., twelve years in Cook Co. 111. and ten years in Kankakee Co; wife was Sarah M. 
 Byers, born in Berks Co. Pa. Dec. 30, 1830; married Jan. 17, 1861; has four children. 
 
 "DAINTER WM. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 290 acres. 
 
 PAUL ADAM J. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ohio; 80 acres. 
 PAUL GEO. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; fiom Ohio. 
 PHELPS ABRAM G. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; U. Breth; born 111. 
 PHELPS ALFRED, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 100 acres. 
 PINGREE S. K. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; retired; Dem; Meth. Epis; from Maine. 
 PIN1VELL JOSEPH A. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Pink Prairie; born in Trimble Co. Ky. 
 
 Nov. 5, 1823; came to Bureau Co. in 1843, and to this county in 1848; Dem; Meth. Epis; 
 
 owns 2IO acres of land, valued at $10,500; wife was Malinda Seaton, maiden name was 
 
 Malinda Williams, born in Putnam Co. Nov. 6, 1830; married March 28, 1855; have four 
 
 children. 
 PINNELL R. I. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born Henry Co; 80 acres. 
 POST WM. H. Rev. Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; pastor U. Breth; Rep. 
 POTTER JOHN H., P.O. Sharon; farm hand with J. Leach; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 "D AHN JOHN, Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Prussia. 
 
 RAPP AARON, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; Whiteside Co; 280 acres. 
 
 RANDALL HUGH G. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Pink Prairie; born in Orange Co. Vt. June 
 1, 1833; came to this county in 1874; Rep; owns one-third of 1,200 acres of land, valued at 
 $30,000; first wife was Eliza J. Renfrew; second wife was Eliza Painter, born in Henry Co. 
 April 27, 1856; married Aug. 10, 1S76; has one child of first wife. 
 
 RASER FRANK, Sec 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Ohio. 
 
 RASER JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in Henry Co. 
 
 RASER SOLOMON S. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Pa; 160 acres. 
 
 REIGHARD JAMES, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; from Ohio. 
 
 REILLEY JOHN, Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer and miner; Dem; Cath; born 111. 
 
 REILLEY M. Mrs. Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; Cath; from Ireland; 120 acres. 
 
 REIS ADAM J. Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Whiteside Co; 440 acres. 
 
 RICKEL MICHAEL S. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; physician; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 RIEHLE GEORGE, Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo, Pink Prairie; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 RIELY JAJMES, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; coal miner; Dem; Cath; 111. 
 
 RESSER MOSES, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 400 acres. 
 
 ROBERTS JOHN J. Sec. 15; P.O. Pink Prairie; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Ohio. 
 
 ROWE GEORGE W. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; born in Steuben Co. N.Y. May 
 20, 1825; came to this county in 1S51; Rep; owns 600 acres of land, valued at $12,000; was 
 Commissioner of Highways three years; wife was Julia A. Kempster; born in Oneida Co. 
 N.Y. Aug. 25, 1826; married Feb. 22, 1850; has two children, Viola M. and Edith E. 
 
 O AND LEWIS, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; Germany; 180 acres. 
 *^ SAND OBED. Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 SANDERS B. Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; retired; Dem; from N. J. 
 SANDERS E. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; born 111. 
 SANDERS WM. Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N. J.; 20 acres. 
 SANTEE J. WESLEY, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Dem; from Pa. 
 SANTEE THOMAS, Sec. 23; P.O. Pink Prairie: farmer; Dem; from Pa; 93 acres. 
 SANTEE W. Sec. 23; Pink Prairie; farmer; Dem; Meth. Epis; from Pa; 40 acres. 
 SCHELLHAMMER G. W. Sec. 14; P.O. Sharon; carpenter; Rep; from Pa. 
 SCHELLHAMMER R. F. Mrs. Sec. 14; P.O. Sharon; from Pa; 55 acres. 
 SHELLING C. J. Sec. 22;. P.O. Geneseo; farmhand; Rep; W. Meth; from Germany. 
 SHOEMAKER ADAM, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; engineer; Dem; from Germany. 
 
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 SHOEMAKER DANIEL, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ind. 
 SHOEMAKER JACOB, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; coal miner; Dem; from Germany. 
 SHOEMAKER JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Germany. 
 SHOEMAKER M. Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Bavaria; 200 acres. 
 SIEBEN VALENTINE, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; born in Germany, Oct. 14. 183S; 
 
 came to this county in 1853; Rep; owns 560 acres of land, valued at $11,200; is Commis. 
 
 sioner of Highwavs; wife was Caroline Butzer, born in Phenix, Henry Co. Nov. 10, 1838; 
 
 married July 10, i860; has five children. 
 SPRINKLE JONATHAN, Sec. 8, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 287 acres. 
 SPRINKLE JOSEPH, Sec. 17, P.O.Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Maryland; 56 acres. 
 SNIVELY ANDREW, Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Meth; from Germany. 
 
 HTAYLOR FRANK S. farm hand with his father, S. S. Taylor; Rep; Meth; born Henry Co. 
 -*- TAYLOR SAM'L S. Sec. 1; P.O. Sharon; farmer and postmaster; Rep; Meth. from N.Y. 
 TIBBS JOSEPH, Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born 111; 80 acres. 
 THOMAS A. M. Sec. 14; P.O. Pink Prairie; laborer; Rep; from Ohio; 10 acres. 
 
 VirALLHLEIM BARNHART, Sec. 8; farmer; from Germany. 
 ** WATSON JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; coal miner; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 WEIMER JOSEPH, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; propr. of coal mine; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 WEIMER LEONARD, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; coal miner; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 WEIMER S. S. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; coal miner; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 WHITE GEORGE, farm hand with G. W. Rowe; Rep; born Til. 
 
 WIDGER MYRON, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
 WITHROW AMARIAH, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Pink Prairie; born in White Co. 111. 
 May 4, 1831; came to this county in August, 1835; Rep; Meth; owns 75 acres of land, val- 
 ued at $4,000; wife was Mary J. Huston, born in Licking Co. Ohio, Oct. 6, 1832; married 
 Aug. S, 1856; has four children — William H., Lethea A., Lucinda E., and Jerome S.; was 
 one of the earliest settlers in the county. 
 
 WITHROW JAMES H., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem. 
 
 WITHROW JAMES H. Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born White Co. Ill; 160 acres. 
 
 A70UNG MARCUS L. with his father, F. W. Young; Dem; Meth; born Henry Co. 
 
 YOUNG- FELIX W. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; born in Trigg Co. Ky. Jan. 3, 1822; 
 came to Sangamon Co. in 1828; came to this county in 1840; Dem; Meth; owns 300 acres 
 of land, valued at $6,000; wife was Nancy J. Lindsey, born in McLean Co. 111. April 14, 
 1839; married Oct. 7, 1S59; has eight children. 
 
 ALBA TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A CKERMAN CASPAR, Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 ALLEN JOHN, P.O. Annawan; farmer; lives on Cornelius Dwyer's farm; Dem; Ind. 
 
 DAKER W. T. Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Maine. 
 
 *-* BARBER MYRON, Sec. 14; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born N.Y.; So ac. $1,600. 
 
 BLAKE B. R. Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; laborer; Dem; Ind. 
 
 BOND G. W. Sec. 12; P.O. Sheffield; farmer. 
 
 BOND JOSEPH, Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind. 
 
 BOND LEWIS, Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind; born HI.; 40 acres, $250. 
 
 BUCKLEY ISAAC, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; Dem; born Indiana. 
 
 BUCKLEY LUTHREN, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; Re-- born 111. 
 
 /^AIN CELIA J. Mrs. Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan; Meth; born Ohio; 6 acres, $200. 
 ^ CAIN MILTON, Sec. 14; P.O. Annawan; renter; Dem; Ind; born 111. 
 CAUGHEY EDWIN, Sec. 12; P.O. Sheffield; Dem; born Ohio; 40 acres, $600. 
 
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 CAUGHEY HOLBERT, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; hunter; Dem; Ind; born Ohio. 
 CAUGHEY SAMUEL, Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; Rep; Ind; bom Indiana. 
 
 COLLINS ALONZO, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio; 160 ac. $4,000. 
 CONKLTN NORMAN, P.O. Annawan; laborer, works for Chas. Vaughn; Rep; Ind; from N.Y. 
 
 T^VALY THOMAS, Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Ind; Ind; born Ireland; 93 ac. $930. 
 
 ^ DEVENNY CHAS. lives with his mother, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; Rep; Ind; born 111. 
 
 DEVENNY DAVID, lives with his mother on Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; Rep; Ind; born 111. 
 
 DEVENNY ELIZABETH Mrs. Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; Ind; born Ohio; 40 acres, $600. 
 
 DWYER CORNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Annawan; born in Tipperary County, 
 Ireland, in May, 18 19; came to New York in July, 184S, and to Springfield, Illinois, in 1857, 
 and to this county in i860; wife was Mary Hayes, born in Tipperary County, Ireland, in the 
 Fall of 1822; married Jan. 9, 1851; six children; two boys and two girls living ; two boys 
 deceased. 
 
 DWYER JAMES, Sec. 25; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 160 ac. $2,400. 
 
 T^VANS W. N. Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Moline, 111. 
 
 "JPOSTER JAMES A. Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Pres; born N. J.; 80 ac. $4,000. 
 
 -*" FREDERICK JACOB, Sec. 33; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Cath; born Sweden; 80 ac. 
 
 FOSTER LYDIA Mrs. Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; born in Sussex County, N. J., Aug. 17, 
 1808; came to this county in 1865; Pies; 80 acres, $4,000; her first husband was Freeman 
 Swayze, born in Sussex County, N. J., Sept. 28, 1800; married Oct. I, 1829; died April 6, 
 1837; second husband was Wm. R. Foster, who was born in New Jersey, Dec. 29, 1815; 
 married Nov. 5, 1843; died Oct. 25, 1874; three boys and one girl by first husband; three 
 boys and one girl by second husband. 
 
 FRANDENRADER JOHN, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 FRITCH M. Sec. 6; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 f~MLBREITH JAMES, Sec. 30; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Ireland; 440 ac. 
 ^^ GOEMBLE C. C. Sec. 1; P.O. Annawan; farmer, lives on his father's farm; Rep; Ind. 
 GOEMBLE Z. T. Sec. r; P.O. Annawan; farmer, lives on father's farm; Rep; Ind; born 111. 
 
 TJ ALL WM. Sec. 20; P.O.Atkinson; renter; Rep; Pres; born Ireland. 
 
 HARRITT M. A., P.O. Annawan; rents Mr. Richmonds' place; Rep; Ind; 320. 
 
 HAYES CORNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Annawan; born in Tipperary Co., 
 Ireland, March 1, 1832; came to this Co. March 4, i860; Dem; Cath; owns 490 acres, val. 
 $2,250; town prop. $3,000; landed in N.Y. 27th Nov. 1852; lived there 5 years; came to 
 Springfield, Ills. 1857, and to this Co. i860; lived here since; held the office of Assessor S 
 years, and holds the office of T. Treas. the second term; Com. Highways 9 years; wife was 
 Miss M. J. Smith, born in Antrim Co. Ireland, Feb. 24, 1851; married Dec. I, 1872. 
 
 HISERODT LEE, Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N.Y; So acres, $1,600. 
 
 HOUCH MICHAEL, Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany; 160 acres. 
 
 HULSLANDER ISAAC, Sec 19; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind; Ind; born N.Y; 400 ac. $14,000. 
 
 T RVIN JOHN, Sec. 7; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; born Ireland; So acres. 
 JORDAN WM. P.O. Annawan; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 T^ELSEY W. E. Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; wks his father's farm; Rep; Big Church; from Conn. 
 
 ■^ KENNEDY JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Atkinson; renter; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 KRAMER BERNHARD, Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O.Atkinson; born in Germany, June 19, 
 1826; came from Germany to Bureau Co. in 1S52; afterward lived in Marshall Co. and set- 
 tled in this Co. in 1870; Dem; Luth; 240 acres, val. $8,400; wife was Eve Lippitt, born in 
 Germany, Dec. 22, 1S22; married Aug. 9, 1S55; five children — two boys, Bernhard Jr., Frank, 
 and two girls, Maria and Mary Kramer, living. 
 
 EHMANN ALBERT, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Luth; bom Germany. 
 - L ' LEHMANN ERNST, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 
 LUCKHART MARY Mrs. Sec. 1; P.O. Annawan; Luth; born Germany; 120 acres, $2,400. 
 
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 McCULLOUGH DAVID, Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; rents Mr. Dow's farm; Rep; Ind. 
 McCULLOUGH FRANKLIN, lives with his father; P.O. Annawan; Rep; Ind; N.V. 
 
 McCLENXAX DAVID, Fanner; Sec. 9; P.O. Annawan; born in Niagara Co. N.V.. 
 Sept. 5, 1S20; came to this Co. 1855; Ind. in religion; 167 acres, $3,340; held the office of 
 School Director five years; holds the offices of Pathmaster and Overseer of the Poor; wife 
 was Mrs. Lucinda Call, who was born in Canada, Nov. 22, 1826; married Aug. 29, 1S44; 
 died Dec. 29, i860; four children — one boy and two girls living; John McClennan Jr. was 
 born in Kendall Co. 111. July 14, 1S49; lives with his father. 
 
 McDERMAND THOMAS, Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Can; 160 acres. 
 
 McNEILL JAMES, Sec 21; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ireland; 540 ac. $13,500. 
 
 MAPES T. Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; farmer. 
 
 MOON JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind; born England; 80 acres, $3,200. 
 
 MURRY DAVID, Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; renter; Dem; Cath. 
 
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 'BRIEN TOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Cath; born Ireland; 80 acres, $1,200. 
 OVERBAKER LEO, Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; renter; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 T)RITCHARD DAVID, works for Samuel Pritchard; Cong; from Co. Down, Ireland. 
 
 *■ PRITCHARD HUGH W. lives with his father; Rep; Cong; from Co. Down, Ireland. 
 
 PRITCHARD HENRY Sr. Farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson; born in Co. Down, Ire- 
 land, in 1816; came to this Co. May 5, 1S65; Rep; Cong; 320 acres, val. $16,000; first wife was 
 Mary Warnock, born in Co. Down, Ireland, in 1S16, June 16; married in 1S36; died April 
 14, 1S45; second wife was Mary Boyd, born in Co. Down, Ireland, 1826; married in Sept. 
 1S45; ten children — three girls, seven boys; Alexander Pritchard lives in Iowa, Alice Pritch- 
 ard lives in Ireland, Mary J. Pritchard lives in Yorktown, Sarah Pritchard lives with her 
 father. 
 
 PRITCHARD HENRY Jr. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Atkinson; born in Co. Down, Ire- 
 land, March 21, 1843; came to this Co. in 1S64; Rep; Pres; 280 acres val. $5,600; wife was 
 Miss Eliza Irvin, born in Co. Down, Ireland, 1846, Feb. 20; married Dec. 25, 1867; four 
 children — two boys, Henry and John; two girls, Sarah J. and Mary W. 
 
 PRITCHARD JAMES J. Sec. 30; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Ireland; 400 ac. 
 
 PRITCHARD JOHN, lives with Samuel Pritchard; carpenter; Cong; from Co. Down, Ireland. 
 
 PRITCHARD ROBT. L. lives with his father; Rep; Cong; from Co. Down, Ireland. 
 
 PRITCHARD SAMUEL, Sec. 8; P.O.Atkinson; renter; Rep: Pres; born Ireland. 
 
 PRITCHARD SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Atkinson; born in Co. Down, Ireland, 
 Feb. 18, 1842; came to this county in 1858; Rep; Cong; 320 acres, $8,000; was in the 126th 
 Reg. Co. H, I. V. I., Col. Richmond, in the 16th Army Corps, Gen. Hurlbut, until the fall of 
 Vicksburg, then in the 7th Army Corps, Gen. Steele; was at the siege of Vicksburg and bat- 
 tles of Humboldt and Little Rock; enlisted Aug. 9, 1862, discharged Aug. 2, 1865, wife was 
 Miss Alice Pritchard, born in Co. Down, Ireland, June 22, 1844; married Dec. 3, 1868; five 
 children, three boys, one girl; Mrs. Pntchard's father and mother, who were born in Co. 
 Down, Ireland, came to this county May, 1868, and are living with them. 
 
 PRITCHARD W3I. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Atkinson; born in Co. Down, Ireland, Sept. 
 26, 1836; came to Rock Island in 1S58, and to Western Tp. in i860, and to Alba in 1S64; 
 lived here since; holds the office of School Director; Rep; Cong; 240 acres, val. $12,000; 
 wife was Miss Ellen Walker, born in Co. Down, Ireland, Feb. 1835; married Oct. 28, 1857; 
 two children, one girl living, one girl deceased. 
 
 PUTNAM J. L. Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; rents D. W. Wilson's farm; Rep; Cong; born Vt. 
 
 "D ICHMOND A. D. Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.; 60 ac. $300. 
 RICHMOND Z. Sec. 15; P.O; Annawan; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Mass; 135 acres. 
 
 I J ICHMOND HENRY J. rents Wennergren's farm, Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; born in 
 Schuyler Co. N.Y. Nov. 29, 1843; came to this county 1S54; Rep; was enrolled the 12th of 
 Aug. 1862, in Co. A 112th Reg. I. V. I. Capt. Dow, 3d brigade, 3d division, 23d Army 
 Corps, Gen. Schofield, Military Division of the Mississippi, under Sherman, was at the battles 
 of Campbell Station, Knoxville, Bean Station, Relly's lord, where he was wounded, at 
 Resaca, Atlanta, Columbia, Franklin, Nashville, Wilmington, and many skirmishes; dis- 
 charged June 20, 1865; went to Iowa in 1865, came back in 1874; wife was Mary C. Mc- 
 Cullough, born in Philadelphia, June 3, 185 1; married Dec. 8, 1874; one girl, Anna Elenore, 
 born Nov. 27, 1875. 
 
 ROBINSON W. L. Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Indiana; 360 ac. $12,600. 
 
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 ROCKAFELLOW E. M. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; born in New York, Jan. 13, 
 1850; came to this county in 1868; Rep; Ind; 160 acres, val. $6,400; his mother, Mrs. 
 Christian Rockafellow, lives on the farm with him. 
 
 ROCKAFELLOW JAMES H. Sec; 32; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 
 
 Q ALZMAN ERNST, Sec. 1; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Luth; born Germany; 265 ac. $5,300. 
 SMITH J. P. Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Ind; born Ireland; 160 acres, $2,400. 
 
 SEBL/E ELI, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan; born in Chester Co. Pa. Feb. 6, 1824; came 
 to this county March, 1872; lived in Morrow Co. Ohio, from 1853 to 1856, and in Bureau 
 Co. 111. from 1856 to 1872; holds the offices of Justice of the Peace and School Director; 
 Dem; Bapt; 200 acres, val. $5,000; wife was Miss Eliza McCreary, who was born in Ohio, 
 June 24, 1832; married Feb. 20, 1856, died Dec. 19, 1S68; five children, two boys and two 
 girls living. 
 
 SMITH JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; born in Pa. April 4, 1825; came to 
 this county March 28, 1866; was in the Mexican War, in the 2d Reg. Pa. Vol. I. Co. E, under 
 Gen. Patterson, and afterward Gen. Quitman, in the division under Scott; was at the taking 
 of Vera Cruz, and the battles of Cerra-Gordo and Chepultepec; mustered out at Pittsburgh, 
 Pa. July 15, 184S; was commissioned 2d lieutenant Co. H, 67th Reg. Pa. V. I. Jan. 16, 1862, 
 under Col. J. F. Staunton, in the Army of the Potomac; was taken prisoner at the battle 
 near Winchester, June 15, 1863; was in Libby prison eleven months, at Macon, Ga. three 
 months; was taken with 600 officers and placed under fire, at Charleston two months, Co- 
 lumbia four months, and then to Charlotte, N. C; was exchanged at Wilmington, N. C, 
 and discharged at Annapolis, Md. March 9, 1865; holds the office of School Director; Rep; 
 Ind; 160 acres, $2,400; wife was Eliza J. Schall, born in Pa. July 7, 1835; married April 24, 
 1851; seven children, two girls and one boy living; H. C. Smith lives in Pa. 
 
 SMITH B. Sec. 4; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Cath; born France; 311 acres, $6,220. 
 
 SMITH WM. lives with his father; P.O. Annawan; Dem; Cath; born Pa. 
 
 STAGNER LEWIS, Sec 27; P.O. Annawan; venter; Rep; Ind; from Ohio. 
 
 STENHOFF ISAAC, Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; Dem; Ind; born Canada. 
 
 STOVER DANIEL, Sec. I; P.O. Annawan; farmer; born 111; 90 acres, $2,250. 
 
 SWAYZE C. F. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; born in Warren Co. N. J. Sept. 6, 1836; 
 came to this county July 1, 1856; Rep; Ind; first wife was Ardelia Dunham, born in Savoy, 
 Berkshire Co., Mass., Feb. 14, 1S41; married April 2, 1864, died May 13, 1865; by first wife 
 one child, Ethel Swayze, born April 17, 1865, died Aug. 24, 1865; second wife was Isabella Lamb, 
 born in Galashiels, Scotl ind, Aug. 1, 1843; married Jan. 12, 1873; two children, one boy 
 was born and died Jan. 23, 1874; Ella B. born Jan. II, 1S75. 
 
 SWIGER A. H. Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 120 acres, $3,600. 
 
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 ONKINSON CHARLES, Sec. 1; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Ind; born England; 120 acres. 
 
 TOYKINSON JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Annawan; horn in Norton, England (York- 
 shire), July 4, 1S50; came to this county in 1865; Rep; Ind; owns 120 acres, value $2,400; 
 wife was Lydia Almira Widrig, born in Yorktown, Henry Co. 111., Dec. 10, 1S53; married 
 Nov. 18, 1869; three children, one boy and two girls. 
 
 VAUGHN BEX J. AV. Farmer, Sec. 2S; P.O. Annawan; born in Chemung Co. N. Y., 
 Aug. 16, 1827; moved from N. Y. to Aurora, Kane Co. 111.; lived there two years, and in 
 Kendall Co. three years; came to this county in 1858; held the offices of Constable, Col- 
 lector, Commissioner of Highways, School Director, etc.; wife was Caroline Conklin, born 
 in Saratoga Co. N. V., March 17, 1S33; married Aug. 23, 1848; six children, three boys and 
 three girls; owns 260 acres, value $8,Oco. 
 
 VAUGHN C. M. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; born in Chemung Co. X. Y., Sept. 15, 
 1S48; came to this county in 1S59; R e PI ' IK ^ owns 140 acres, value $4,900; holds the office 
 of Town Clerk, Collector and School Trustee; wife was Miss Alice M. Giles, who was born 
 in Franklin, Johnson Co. Indiana, Jan. 20, 1847; married March 2S, 1S72; three children, 
 two girls living. 
 
 VyARNOCK JOSEPH A. lives with his father; P.O. Atkinson; Rep; Meth; born N. J. 
 WILSEY WM. Sec. t2; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born N.Y; 150 acres, $3,750. 
 WRIGHT AMOS, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Ind; Adv; born Ohio; 150 acres, $4,500. 
 WRIGHT ZACHARIAH, lives with his father; farmer; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
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 W VRNOCK JAMES, Farmer and Painter; Sec. 33; P.O. Anna wan; born in County 
 Down, Ireland, March 26, 1S34; came to this county April 4, 1S73; Rep; Pres; 120 acres, 
 $3 600; was enrolled as private April 16, 1S61. in Co. A, 29th Reg. Pa. Vol. I.; promoted 
 July 1 to Third Sergeant; at the first battle of Winchester to Second Sergeant; July 10, 1S62, 
 at Williamsport, Mil., to First Sergeant, and at Gettysburg, July 4, 1863, to Sergeant Major; 
 received his discharge, and commissioned Second Lieutenant the same day, received the 
 commission July 26, and was mustered in Sept. 5, 1S63; was in the battles of Ball's Bluff, 
 Winchester, Antietam, Chancellorville, Gettysburg, Wahatchi, Lookout Mt., Missionary 
 Rid< T e and Ringgold, Ga.; resigned April 9, 1S64; wife was Sarah P. Moreland, born in County- 
 Down, Ireland, "March I, 1S37; married Sept. 14, 1859; five children, two boys and two girls 
 living, one girl deceased. 
 
 WVRNOCK PETER W. Farmer, Florist and Gardener; Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson; born 
 in County Down, Ireland, Feb. 19, 1829; came to Burlington, N. J., in 1846; was there four 
 years, in Philadelphia two years, and Camden five years; came to this county July 1, 1857; 
 held the offices of Justice of the Peace, School Trustee and Collector; wife was Elizabeth A. 
 Castles, born in N. Y. City Aug. 20, 1S36; married Feb. 22, 1S54; nine children, six boys 
 and two girls living, one boy deceased; Rep; Meth; 240 acres, value $7,200. 
 
 WENXERGKEX JOHN F. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; born in Goteborg, Swe- 
 den, July 25, 1S22; Rep; Luth; 120 acres, $4,Soo; he started from Sweden Jan. 1, 1851, 
 landed in New Orleans April 5, 1S51; took a steamer April 12 and came to Peru, 111., and 
 by canal boat to Chicago, where he bought a team, which he drove to Henry Co., entered 
 his land at the Dixon land office in June, 1851, where he has lived since; was School 
 Director. 
 
 'V ALLANDER H. D. Mrs. Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; Luth; born Sweden; 200 acres, $6,000. 
 ZALLANDER J. P. Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 HANNA TOWNSHIP. 
 
 \ DAMS JAS., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born England. 
 **- ADAMS JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born 111. 
 AGUE CLINTON, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; born Ohio; wife, one child. 
 AGUE HORACE, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 AGUE JAMES, Sec. 35, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; owns 53 acres, val. $2,120. 
 AGUE WILSON, P.O. Geneseo; farm laborer; Rep; born Ohio. 
 AGUSTAFSON CHAS., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Sweden. 
 
 ALDRICH DANL. Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born 111.; owns 220 acres, val. $8,800. 
 ALDRICH M. M. Proprietor of the Aldrich Bros, coal mines, Sec. 24, P.O. Geneseo; born 
 
 in Henry Co. 111. in 1838; Dem. The Co. owns 87 acres of coal land. Married Harriet S. 
 
 Richmond, of 111. in 1862; three children — Marshall Madora, Robt. Edmund Lee, and Earl 
 
 Percy. 
 ALDRICH WM. Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born 111.; owns 40 acres, val. $1,600. 
 ALOENE A., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden. 
 ANDERSEN CHAS., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden. 
 ANDERSON J.. P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Sweden. 
 ANDERSON JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden. 
 ANDERSON PET., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Sweden. 
 ARNOLD JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Germany. 
 
 "DAILEY JAMES, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born England. 
 
 *-* BARNES L. G. Sec. 2, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; owns 280 ac. val. $11,200. 
 
 BEARDSLEY O. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born N. J.; 8 acres, value $400. 
 
 BECK FREDRICK, P.O. Cleveland; butcher; Dem. 
 
 BECK JOHN, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden. 
 
 BEESER J. H., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; Meth; born 111. 
 
 BELL GILBERT, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; rents of Mr. Crull; Dem; born Canada. 
 
 BENSON JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland. 
 
 BENNETT W. J„ P.O. Cleveland; miller; Dem; born N. Y. city. 
 
242 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 BERNARD JAMES, Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; 10 acres, valued $500. 
 BERNARD OSCAR, Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co; 80 acrs. val. $3,200. 
 BERNARD WM. Farmer; rents of Mrs. Miller 40 acres; Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; born in 
 
 111. in 1845; Rep; was Town Clerk six years, Collector one year, School Director three years; 
 
 was in the 139th I. V. I. as private; honorably discharged; married Josephine Fuller, of 111. 
 
 in 1867; two children. 
 BITNER J., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born N. Y. 
 BLIXT L. M., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 BOLTON J., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 BOLTON W. H., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 BOLTON W. J., P.O. Cleveland; laborer; Rep; born N. Y.; wife, three children. 
 BRADY G. Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 81 acres, valued at $3,240. 
 BRANNON, D. J., P.O. Cleveland; millwright and engineer; Dem; Meth. 
 BEARER JAMES, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 BROKRO JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Cleveland; farmer and stock raiser; born N. J.; Dem; Meth. 
 BROWN CHAS. P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 BRUER JOHN, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Germany. 
 BURNS JAS., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland. 
 
 BURTON J. M. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born 111; owns 40 acres, val. $1,600. 
 BUSE CHAS. P.O. Cleveland; carpenter; Dem; owns two houses and lots, value $6,000. 
 
 /^ALSON SWAN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden. 
 
 ^ CAMPBELL S. P., P.O. Cleveland; gen. sup't Williams' coal bank; Rep. 
 
 CARSE THOMAS, Sec. 32; P.O. Cleveland; farmer, with Mrs. Sarah Spade; Dem. 
 
 CASE D. M. Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born N. Y.; 164 acres, value $6,500. 
 
 CHERRY ALEX., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, with father; Rep. 
 
 CHERRY ROBERT, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; born in Frank- 
 lin Co. Ohio, 1825; came to Henry Co. in 1838; Dem; owns 354 acres of land, valued at 
 $14,160; married Mary Ann Van Winkle of 111. in 1849; five children — James Henry, Robert 
 Alexander, Alwilda Jane, Alice Luella, Lillie Lorenteen. 
 
 CHURCH ROBT., P.O.Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England. 
 
 CLARK HENRY, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 CLARK J., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 COLBET A. A., P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; born 111. 
 
 COLBERT JAMES D. Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 80 acrs. of mother; Dem; born III. 
 
 COLLIS GEO. Sec. 34; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; born Englan> ; owns 116 ac. val. $4,640. 
 
 COE C. Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents of M. Poddleford; Rep. 
 
 CONRAD HENRY, Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; owns 37 acres, value $i,4So. 
 
 COOK J. W., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born 111. 
 
 COZARD T. P., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born 111. 
 
 CRUL BEXGMAN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Cleveland; born in Pa. in 
 1820; came to Henry Co. in 1850; Rep; Meth; owns 107 acres land, value $5,350; married 
 Mary Ann Bay, of Ohio, in 1847; four children; Sam'l A., Wm. David, Clara Jane, and 
 Marcus Lafayette. 
 
 CRULL M. L., P.O.Cleveland; farm renter; Rep; born 111. 
 
 CRUEL SAMUEL A. Carpenter; Sec. 31; P.O. Cleveland; born in Indiana in 1S48; came 
 to Henry Co. in 1859; Rep; Meth; owns house and lot in town; married Barbara Kiefer, of 
 111. in 1872; one boy, Wm. Albert. 
 
 CRULL WM. D., P.O. Cleveland; farm renter; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 
 
 CUNNINGHAM WM. Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born Ireland; 80 acres, $3,200. 
 
 "TV WIS A. F. Sec. 4; P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; born N.Y.; 80 acres; value $3,200. 
 *-^ DAWSON G. W. Sec. 3; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; born Ind; 20 acres, val. $Soo. 
 DETTERMAN L. H. Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Pa; 47 acres, value $1,880. 
 DESANO W. H., P.O. Cleveland; miller; Dem; born Pa; wife, one child. 
 
B. W. SEATON, 
 Editor Prairie Chief, Cambridge. 
 
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 T^GAN JOHN, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland. 
 
 ■ L ' EICKLER JANE Mrs. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; owns 20 acres, value $800. 
 
 EDWARDS E. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 34; P.O. Cleveland; born in Wales in 1819; 
 came to Henry Co. in 1856; Rep; owns 81 % acres land, value $4,000; was School Director 
 three years; married Sarah J. Bellard, of Ohio, in 1844; ine children- -Elizabeth, Cynthia 
 Ann, Alice Jane, Olive M., Wm. Tayler, Frank Ellsworth, John Franklin, Chas. Fremont, 
 Albert. 
 
 ELLINSWORTH J. H., P.O.Cleveland; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Maryland; two lots. 
 
 ELLINGSWORTH WM , P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; burn l'a. 
 
 EMRIGH PET., P.O.Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 ERWIX GILBERT, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Cleveland; born in Pa. in 1830; came to Henry 
 
 Co. in 1859; Rep; Meth; owns 65 acres land, value $2,600; is Assessor, has been four years; 
 
 married twice; first wife, Nancy Hotchkiss, of Pa. in 1S50; one child; second wife was Mary 
 
 J. Dawson, of Ohio, married 1855; three children; Edwin Gilbert, Rosie Mary, Fannie L., 
 
 Nannie Elizabeth. 
 
 "L7ARBER J. W., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents of M. Cherry; Rep; born 111. 
 
 FIDLES A. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Germany; 80 acres, val. $3,000. 
 
 FIEDLER JAMES C. P.O. Cleveland; far/er, rents of P. K. Hanna; Rep; born 111. 
 
 FOGARTY MARTIN, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland. 
 
 FOWLER WM., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 FOX MICHAEL, P.O. Cleveland; miner; born Scotland; wife, four children. 
 
 FOX OWEN, P.O. Cleveland; minerj Rep; born England. 
 
 FREEMAN A. M., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 FREEMAN ALONZO W., P.O. Cle^iand; mnvtr; Rep; born Iowa; wife, two children. 
 
 FULLER C. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; born in N. Y. in 1825: 
 came to Henry Co. in 1S34; Rep; owns 360 acres land, value $14,400; was Assessor one year; 
 Commissioner of Highways three years; married K'ezia Rowe, of N. Y., in 1846, for first 
 wife; four children; married Catherine Brady, of Pa. in 1858, for second wife; five children. 
 
 FULLER HENRY C, P.O. Geneseo; farmer with father, C. W. F.; Rep; born 111. 
 
 FULLER S., P.O. Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; born Connecticut in 1791. 
 
 /^LYNN JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland. 
 
 ^* GORDON JAS., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England. 
 
 GORE GEO. D. Sec. 4; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; born New Hampshire; owns 80 acres, $3,200. 
 
 GOTTSCHE JOHN JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; born in Germany in 
 1814; came to Henry Co. in i860; Rep; Luth; owns 240 acres of land, value $7,200; married 
 Katharina Korb, of Germany, in 1S5S; four children, John Jacob, Henry, Kaltie Lizzie and 
 Anna Maggie. 
 
 GREASER G., P.O. Cleveland; stonemason; Dem; Luth; Germany; two lots and house. 
 
 GREASER HERMAN, P.O. Cleveland; farm laborer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 GREVES C, P.O. Cleveland; ferryman; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Germany. 
 
 GREVES C, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Germany. 
 
 GRIFFIN C, P.O. Cleveland; Prop. Cleveland House; Rep; born England. 
 
 GUEST HENRY, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 T_T AGELEN GUST., P.O. Cleveland; boot and shoemaker; born Sweden; not a voter. 
 HALL THOS. P.O. Cleveland; engineer; Rep; born England. 
 
 HALL THOMAS, Constable, P.O. Cleveland; born in Madison Co. N. Y., in 1812; came 
 to Henry Co. in 1865; Rep; owns house and lot in town, value $500; has been Constable 
 eight years, City Marshal and Chief of Police seven years; married Abby Johnson, of Conn, 
 in 1833; three boys, James T., Albert \V. and Manvill S. 
 
 HANI) HENRY, Sec. 32; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 153 acres, value $6,100. 
 
 HANNA H. N. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 32; P.O. Cleveland; born in Henry Co. 111., 
 in 1841; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land, value $6,400; is Tax Collector, has been four 
 years; was School Director two years; married Mrs. Jane E. Hill, of Ohio, in 1S62; one girl, 
 name Lillian Florence. 
 
246 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 
 
 HAXNA P. K. Rev. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Cleveland; born in Ky. in 
 1810; came to Henry Co. in 1835; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 450 acres land, value $18,000; was 
 licensed to preach by the M. E. Church in 1829; and assisted in organizing most of the early 
 religious societies of this and Rock Island Counties; at the organization of Henry County 
 was chosen County Commissioner; also chosen several times Supervisor of Geneseo and 
 Hanna Townships, and was chosen Representative of the 46th District of 111. in 1868; mar- 
 ried for third wife Mrs. S. M. Fiedler, of Geneseo, 111., in 1857; is the father of twelve chil- 
 dren. 
 
 HANSEN NEILS, P.O. Cleveland; mason; Dem; Luth; born Denmark; owns house and lots. 
 
 HASS H. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born Germany; owns 20 acres, value $1,000. 
 
 HASS HENRY, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Dem; born Germany, 
 
 HASS HERMAN, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Dem; born Germany; married. 
 
 HAY THOS. R., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 HAYDEN J AS., P.O.Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 HAYWOOD JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England. 
 
 HENNINGER J. F. Sec. 34, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 80 acres, value $1,600. 
 
 HIGBEE C. P., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born 111. 
 
 HILL GEO. W., P.O. Cleveland; merchant; Rep; born Ohio; house, store, etc., $3,300. 
 
 HILL LOUIS, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born 111. 
 
 HILL MILTON, P.O. Cleveland; merchant; Rep; born Ohio; house, store, etc., $3,300. 
 
 HILL THOS. Sec. 6; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 200 acres, $8,000. 
 
 HILLIS JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; Pies; Ireland; wife, three children. 
 
 HOWALD HENRY, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; Luth; born Germany; wife. 
 
 HUEB1VER CHRISTOPH, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O.Cleveland; born in Germany in 1825; 
 came to Henry Co. in 1868; Rep; Luth; owns 60 acres land, val. $2,400; married Miss Eli- 
 zabeth Elze, of Germany, in 1854; two children, Henry and Augusta. 
 
 HUGHES ROBT., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Wales. 
 
 HULL E., P.O.Cleveland; miner; Dem. 
 
 HULL E. J., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem. 
 
 HUVALDT HENRY, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Germany. 
 
 T RVIN J. C, P.O. Cleveland; merchant; Rep; born 111; wife, one child. 
 
 ■*■ INGHAM JUSTIN, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents of C. W. Davenport; Rep. 
 
 IRVIN W. J., P.O.Cleveland; merchant; Rep; born 111; wife, one child. 
 
 IRVIN WM„ P.O.Cleveland; merchant; Rep; Luth; born Pa; owns 420 acres, val. $16,800. 
 
 JACKSON THOMAS, Sec. 5; rents of Mrs. Hanna; born England; 80 acres, val. $3,200. 
 JACKSON THOS. C, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England. 
 JACOBSON GEO., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Sweden. 
 JACOBSON PETER, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; Luth. 
 JACOBSON THOS., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Sweden. 
 JANNSEN VOLENTINE, P.O. Cleveland; teamster; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
 JOHNSON GUSTAV, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden. 
 
 T/"EITH W. P., P.O.Cleveland; druggist; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 KERR T. W., Sec 34; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; born Pa; owns 80 ac. val. $3,200. 
 KING ED., P.O. Geneseo; miner; Dem; born N. J. 
 
 KIRCHNER CHAS. Sec. 3; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany; owns 180 ac. 
 KIRCHXER CARL J. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Cleveland; born in Germany in 1830; came 
 
 to Henry Co. in 1855; Dem; Cath; owns 180 acres land, val. $5,400; married Maggie Mock, 
 
 of Germany, in 1853; five children, Mary Elizabeth, Catharine Josephine, Rosie Lena, Carl 
 
 Henry and George Andrew. 
 KNORR ERASMUS, Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Green River, born in Germany in 1824; came 
 
 to Henry Co. in 1869; Dem; Meth; owns 80 acres land, val. $5,000; married Mrs. Amelia 
 
 Buchholz, of Germany, in 1863; two boys, Henry and Charles. 
 
 T ADAIL JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland. 
 
 LAVERRY D. Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 260 acres. 
 
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 LEHMAN GEO., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Germany. 
 
 LEWIS M. J., P.O. Cleveland; laborer; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 LILLIS PAT. Sec. 32; P.O.Cleveland; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; owns 160 acres. 
 
 LUBRICK C. Sec. 6; P.O Cleveland; farmer; Germany; owns 79 acres, val. $3,160. 
 
 LUMBURG FRANK, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Sweden. 
 
 LYMAN MIKE, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland. 
 
 TV/TcANDREWS ED., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland. 
 
 ^ MCDONALD S. B., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 MADISON JAMES, Sec. 6; P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents of T. Hill; Rep; born in Denmark. 
 
 MEER THOS., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 MORTON C. T. Sec. 27, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; born N. Y.; 90 acres, val. $2,700. 
 
 MILEN E., P.O. Cleveland; engineer at Williams' coal mines; Rep; born England. 
 
 MILEN JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; bank boss at Williams' coal mines; Rep; born England. 
 
 MILLER A. Mrs. Sec. 35, P.O. Geneseo; 40 acres, val. $1,600. 
 
 MILLER J. A., P.O. Cleveland; teamster; Rep; born Pa; wife and one child. 
 
 MILLER J., P.O. Cleveland; laborer; Rep; born Ohio; wife and two children. 
 
 MILLER JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 XTESBIT WM., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem. 
 
 ■^ NORDBURG ALEX., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden. 
 NORDBURG JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden. 
 NOORTHEN NICTER, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden. 
 
 /^vLMSTEED F. P., P.O.Cleveland; principal public school; Rep; born in Ills. 
 ^ O'NEIL JOHN. P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem, born Canada. 
 
 DALMER H. S., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born' America. 
 
 PALMER W. E. Sec. I, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born N. Y.; 40 acres, val. $1,600. 
 
 PADDELFORD JAMES H. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 4, P.O. Cleveland; born 
 in Grafton Co. New Hampshire, in 1828; came to Henry Co. in 1837; Dem; Meth; owns 
 796 acres land, value $32,000; has served as Assessor, Collector, Supervisor and Town 
 Clerk; married Rachel D. Hanna, of Henry Co. Ills, in 1857; six children, three boys and 
 three girls. 
 
 PAXGHN C. S., P.O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; born Pa; wife and one child. 
 
 PETERSON JOHN, Sec. ",4, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres. 
 
 PEACOCK MARTIN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England. 
 
 PETERSON MOXS, P.O. Cleveland; miner; R^p; born Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON P., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden. 
 
 PFAFF G. Sec. 3, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; born Germany; S6^' acres, val. $3,440. 
 
 PORTER GEO., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England. 
 
 PUGH JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Wales. 
 
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 UILLIN JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents of Shaffer six acres; Dem; born Indiana. 
 
 D ASK CHAS., P.O.Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ills. 
 
 ^ R ATHGEBER LOUIS, P.O. Cleveland; carpenter; owns house and lot, val. $500. 
 
 REMINSON GEO. W., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Ills. 
 
 RENNISOR GEO., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England. 
 
 RICHARDSON JOSEPH, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Dem; born England. 
 
 RICHARDSON \VM., P.O.Cleveland; miner; Dem; born England. 
 
 ROGERS J AS., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland. 
 
 RUSSER N. Sec. 1, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; born Pa; 100 acres, val. $4,000. 
 
 CALK J. IL, P.O. Cleveland; physician and surgeon; Rep; born Indiana; own» two lots. 
 ° SCHUBER CHRIST., P.O.Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Germany. 
 
248 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 SAWYER J. A. Jr. (of the firm of J. A. & A. Sawyer), Postmaster and General Mer- 
 chant, P.O. Cleveland; 'born in Rock Island Co. Ills, in 1845; came to Henry Co. in 1850; 
 Rep; Meth; has been Postmaster eight years; Treasurer of the Corporation of Cleveland 
 three years. 
 
 SEARLES JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 28, P.O. Cleveland; born in Ohio in 
 1804; came to Henry Co. in 1858; Rep; he owns 279 acres land, val. $9,000; married Agnes 
 Owens, of Ireland, in 1858; eight children, names: John Clinton, James, Truman, William, 
 Margaret, Clarissa, Mary, Bell. 
 
 SHAFFER WM. Sec. 5, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 320 ac. val. $2,800. 
 
 SHIMBRTCK CHRIS., P.O.Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Germany. 
 
 SHUE JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Germany. 
 
 SMITH E. E. Sec. 27, P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents of C. T. Morton; Dem; born England. 
 
 SMITH J. J. Sec. 28, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Dem; born Pa.; owns 60 acres, val. $2,400. 
 
 SNELLER JOS. Mrs. Sec. 3, P.O. Cleveland; 86^ acres, val. $3,440. 
 
 SPRAY J., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England. 
 
 SQUARES BENJ. M., P.O. Geneseo; mechanic; Rep; born Pa. 
 
 SQUARES M. H., P.O. Geneseo; mechanic; Rep; born NY. 
 
 STAFFORD J., P.O. Geneseo; engineer for Aldrich Bro's. coal shaft; Dem. 
 
 STANBRO Z. D. Sec. 35, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born N.Y.; 40 acres, val. $1,600. 
 
 STOKES WM. D. Sec. 6, P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents; Rep; born White Co. 111.; 94 ac. $2,000. 
 
 STONE J, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 STORZ Gr. JACOB. Dealer in Grain and Saloon Keeper, Cleveland; born in Germany in 
 1840; came to Henry Co. in 1869; Dem; Luth; owns three houses and lots, val. $2,700; owns 
 a four-ton Victor scales where all farmers can weigh .their produce, grain, etc.; married 
 Friederika Pfaff, of Germany, in 1S73; two children, George Jacob and Anna Regina. 
 
 SWAN B. P., P.O. Cleveland; miller; Dem; born N.Y; wife, three children. 
 
 SWANSON JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON WM., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden. 
 
 jP ALCOTT WM. H. Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Rock Island; 79 ac. in estate. 
 • TIMM H. Sec. 2, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Germany; owns 80 acres, val. $3,200. 
 
 TAYLOR H, R. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 9, P.O. Green River; born in White Co. 
 111. in 18 ;2; came to Henry Co. in 1S45; Rep; owns 280 acres land, val. $11,200; was in 9th 
 I. V. Cav. Co. A, as private one year; married Mary Ann Porter, of Rock Island Co. 111. 
 1855; six children, Mary Idella, Wm. Harrison, Geo. Hudson, Fred. Lincoln, John Jefferson, 
 and Danl. Arthur. Held office Town Clerk one year, and Commissioner three years. 
 
 THOBURN THOS., P.O.Cleveland; miner; Rep; England. 
 
 THOMPSON H. A., P.O. Geneseo; foreman; Dem; born Ohio. 
 
 THOMPSON L., P.O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 THOMPSON WM., P.O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 TREAT LYMAN, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Dem; born ^Ohio; wife, two children. 
 
 Y\ 7" ACUTE L P. Sec. 2, P.O. Cleveland; farmerj'Dem; Cath; born Germany; 160 ac. $6,400. 
 VV WALLES WM., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 WALSH DANL., P.O. Cleveland; tailor; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Ireland; owns house, two lots. 
 WALTHER FRED, P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 
 WARNER JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem. 
 
 WARREN G. W., P.O.Cleveland; butcher; Rep; wife, four children. 
 WEAVER L., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 WHITTED FRANK M., P.O.Cleveland; farmer with father, W. Whitted; Rep; bom 111. 
 WHITTED J. C, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Indiana; wife, three children. 
 WHITTED M. W. Sec. 33; farmer, rents of father, W. W.; Rep; born 111. 
 WHITTED WILEY, Sec. 33, P.O. Cleveland; farmer and stock raiser; Rep; born Ind; 250 ac. 
 WHITTED WM., P.O. Cleveland; retired farmer; Rep; born N. C. in 1793. 
 WHITTED WM. P. Sec. 33, P.O. Cleveland; farmer with father, Wiley Whitted; Rep; 111. 
 WILCOX JAMES, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England. 
 WILLIAMS G. Sec. 35, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born N.Y; owns 40 ac. val. $1,600. 
 
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 WILLIAMS O., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 WILLIAMS WM. S., P.O. Geneseo; boss boarding-house; Aldrich Bro's. mines; Rep. 
 WITH ROW JOHN W. Sec. I, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in 111; 240 ac. val. $9,600. 
 WOODELL LOUIS, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 hanna township. 
 
 Aidrich Bros. Proprietors Coal Mines, Sec. 24, P.O. Geneseo. 
 
 CLEVELAND. 
 
 Crull Saml. A. Carpenter. 
 
 Sawyer J. A. & A. Dealers in Gen'l Merchandise. 
 
 Storz G.Jacob, Dealer in Grain, &c. Prop. Saloon. 
 
 YORKTOWN TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A NDERSON CHRISTIAN, Sec. 7; P.O. Jefferson Corners; farmer; Rep; born Denmark. 
 "**• ATKINSON C. H. Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Vermont; 1,640 acres. 
 
 T) ALLOU CHAS. Sec. 35; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany; So acres. 
 
 *~* BEACHEL JOHN, Sec. 19; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 
 
 BAUER ADAM, Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Annawan; born in Bavaria, Germany, Sept. 23, 
 1823; came to this county in 1864; Rep; Evang; 160 acres, $4,800; holds the office of School 
 Director; wife was Elizabeth Fey, born in Darmstadt, Oct. 26, 1S29; married Oct. 29, 1850; 
 the children are, Henry, born April 20, 1857, died Sept. 23, 1858; Samuel, born Feb. 20, 
 1859, died Feb. rS, 1861; Elizabeth, born July 8, 1862; Emma, born Jan. 26, 1S65; Louisa, 
 born Aug. 29, 1867. 
 
 BEACHEL LEWIS, Sec. 17; P.O. Leon; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany; 160 ac. $6,400. 
 
 PERGE CHAS. Sec. 35; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany; 120 ac. $3,000. 
 
 BLAKE ARTHUR, Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111; 40 acres, $i-,ooo. 
 
 BLAKE A. Mrs. Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; 31 acres; $800. 
 
 BRANTS EFE, Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Prophetstown; born in Arle, Hanover, Germany, 
 July 31, 1829; came from Germany to Peoria, 111., in 1848; lived there 17 years, and to this 
 county in 1865; lived here since; Rep; Evang; 320 acres, $9,000; his wife was Petje Campen, 
 born in Arle, Hanover, Germany, July 26, 1832; married Oct. 10, 1S52; eleven children, 
 four boys and four girls living, three have died. 
 
 BRANT JOHN, Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 BRAUER JACOB, Sec. 25; P.O. Yorktown; rents Dillon's place; Rep; born Germany. 
 
 BROWN E. K. Sec. 13; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Maryland; 240 acres, $2,400. 
 
 BROWN J. W. Sec. 13; P.O. Yorktown; lives with his father; Rep; born 111. 
 
 BROWN MILTON, Sec. 23; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Indiana. 
 
 BUCKLEY JOHN R. Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Ind; born Indiana. 
 
 BUCKLEY R. K. Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born Ind; 40 acres. 
 
 BUNKER JOHN, Sec. 1; P.O. Yorktown; renter; Dem; Ind; from N T . Y. 
 
 BUNKER WM. Sec. 1; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; Ind; horn N.Y; 130 acres, $4,000. 
 
 BURROUGHS CARLOS. Sec. 3; P.O. Leon; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Cattaraugus, N.Y; 80 ac. 
 
 /^HERRY IRENA Mrs. wife of L. Cherry; Dem; Freewill Bapt; born 111. 
 
 ^- CHERRY LAWRENCE, Sec. 3; P.O. Leon; farmer; Dem; Ind; from Ohio. 
 
 CLEMENTZ SAMUEL, Sec. 9; P.O. Leon; Dem; Cath; born Germany; 161 acres, $6,000. 
 
250 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 CLEMENTS K. R. Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Annawan; born in Alsace, Germany, March 27, 
 1839; Dem; Cath; 160 acres, $4,000; was in the 151st I.V.I; enlisted Feb. 6, 1865, in the 
 Army of the Cumberland, under Thomas; discharged June II, 1866; held the offices of 
 School Director and Deputy Sheriff'; wife was Julia Ann Egart, born in Alsace, Germany, 
 Dec. 18, 1843; married Dec. 3, 1S63; children are: Chas. R., born July 27, 1864, died March 
 8, 1866; Robt. C. born Jan. 10, 1865; Amelia, born Nov. 25, 1866; Julia, born Oct. 7, 1868; 
 Lydia, born Jan. 15, 1S71; Tracy, born Jan. 18, 1873; Sarah, born Dec. 23, 1875; Geo. H. 
 born Jan. 2, 1877; came to this county April 23, 1854. 
 
 COUNTRYMAN A. Sec. 20; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born N.Y; 320 ac. $8,000. 
 
 COUNTRYMAN CONRAD, Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born N.Y; 116 ac. 
 
 COUNTRYMAN HENRY Sr. Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born N.Y. 
 
 COUNTRYMAN HENRY Jr. Sec. 2S; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 CUMMINGS HIRAM, Sec. 2; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Conn; 160 acres. 
 
 'PjAHL JOHN, Sec. 35; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; born Sweden. 
 
 *~^ DEMOTT J. F. Sec. 7; P.O. Prophetstown; renter on Atkinson's; Rep; Ind; born NY. 
 
 DILLON THOMAS, Sec. 25; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 130 acres. 
 
 T^GERT MICHAEL, Sec. 16; P.O. Leon; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Alsace, France; 354 ac. 
 
 T^EHLMAN E. Sec. 30; P.O. Annawan; teacher; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 FEHLMAN G. Sec. 30; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 196 ac. 
 
 FEY HENRY, lives with Adam Bauer; Rep; born Germany. 
 
 FEY ERNST, lives with his father; Rep; born Germany. 
 
 FISHER HENRY, works for J. J. Wolf; Rep; born Germany. 
 
 FORWARD LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Leon, Whiteside Co; born in Onondaga Co. 
 N.Y. Nov. 13, 1852; Dem; Ind; 40 acres, $1,4.00; came from New York to Prophetstown 
 in 1865, lived there seven years, and in Fairfield, Bureau Co. four years, and to this county 
 in 1876; wife was Estelle Sabin, born in Prophetstown, 111. Oct. 30, 1857; married Sept. 9, 
 1874; one child, Frank L. Forward, born May II, 1S76. 
 
 f~* EER L. D. Sec. 6; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer, Rep; 1,640 acres, $32,800. 
 
 ^- J GOEMBEL EDWARD, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 GOBLE VESTER, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Yorktown; born in Rock Island Co. 111. Feb. 
 26, 1838; came to this county in 1851; Rep; Ind; 128 acres, $4,480; wife was Philena 
 Brown, born Jan. 22, 1S43; married Nov. 23, 1856; six children, two boys and three girls 
 living; enlisted Aug. 12, 1S62, in the 1 12th Reg. I. V. T. Co. A, Capt. Dow, 23d Army Corps, 
 under Gen. Schofield; was taken prisoner at Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. 23, 1S63; was at Rich- 
 mond one and one-half months, Belle Isle one month, Andersonville five months twenty 
 days, and at Florence until taken to Wilmington, where he was paroled about the 1st of 
 March 1865; discharged June 2, 1865. 
 
 GOEMBLE S. Sec 30; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born 111; 194 acres, $4,800. 
 
 GREENWOOD GEORGE, Sec. 25; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; born Wis; 40 ac. $400. 
 
 GREENWOOD JOHN, Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Eng; 320 ac. $6,400. 
 
 GREENWOOD JOSEPH, Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from England. 
 
 GROSS JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany: 367 ac. 
 
 GROSS WM. lives with his father, Sec. 31; P.O Annawan; Dem; Cath; born 111. 
 
 TTAFER JOHN, Sec. II; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Pa; So ac. $1,600. 
 
 ** HILGER FREDERICK F. Sec. 14; P.O Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germ. 
 
 IllI.CEK PETER, Sec. 14; P.O. Annawan; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 HIXON'H. Sec. 1; P.O. Yorktown; renter; Rep; Ind; born Michigan. 
 
 HOLZINGER GEORGE, Sec. 20; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 HOLZINGER MARTIN, Sec. 12; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 HOUCH NICHOLAS, Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Germany. 
 
 JAQUET ELIZABETH Mrs. Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; Evang; born Germany; So acres. 
 JAQUET F. Sec. 23; P.O. Annawan; rents Brants' farm; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 JAQUET HENRY, lives with his mother; P.O. Annawan; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 JAQUET JOHN, P.O. Annawan; rents his mother's farm; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
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 TT'ILLMER ELI AS, Sec. 2; P.O. Yorktown; renter; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 
 
 KNOLL NICOLAUS, works for John Wolf; Rep; Cath; horn Bavaria, Germany. 
 KURFISS C HAS. Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evany; from Germany; 200 acres. 
 KURFISS JOHN, lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 r All MAW FREDERICK, Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 LANE BENJ. Sec. 1; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; born N.Y.; 152 acres. 
 
 LA\E Gr. W. Farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Yorktown; born in Marbletown, Ulster Co. N.Y. June 
 29, 1S10; came to this county in May, 1854; Rep; Univ; 127 acres, $5,080; wife was Elmina 
 Granger, born in Washington Co. N.Y. Sept. 9, 1812; married Sept. II, 1833; four children 
 — two girls and one boy living; held the offices of Highway Commissioner and Town 
 Treasurer. 
 
 LANE G. W. Jr. Sec. 12; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; from Michigan. 
 
 LANE LEVI, Sec. 1; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ulster Co. N.Y; 120 ac, $4,000. 
 
 LANE M. F. Sec. 1; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Cayuga Co. N.Y. 
 
 LANE W. W. Farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Yorktown; born in Shandaken, Ulster Co. N.Y. Jan. 
 18, 1853; Rep; Ind; 93 acres, $3,255; wife was Ella A. Montgomery, born in Farmington, 
 Fulton Co. 111. Aug. 1, 1856; married Sept. 3, 1876. Wm. Lane, his father, was born in 
 Ulster Co. N.Y. Feb. 3, 1831; enlisted in the 12th Conn. Reg. V. I. Oct. 8, 1864; was taken 
 prisoner at the battle of Newbern, N. C. April 1, 1865; was confined in Libby about one 
 month; was then paroled, and came home, where he died June I, 1865. 
 
 LANDWEHR D. Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 300 ac. $4,500. 
 
 LANDWEHR WM. lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 LEHMANN LAWRENCE, Sec. 17; P.O. Prophetstown; Rep; Evang; born 111; 160 ac. $3,600. 
 
 LEHMANN WM. lives with his brother; P.O. Prophetstown; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 LISK JOSEPH, Sec. 5; P.O. Prophetstown; renter on Geer's farm; Rep; born 111. 
 
 LUTHER JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep;- Evang; born N.Y; 98 acres. 
 
 LUTHER PETER, Sec. 15; P.O. Leon; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 80 acres. 
 
 TV/I" AGENHEIMER GEORGE, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 ^** MARKLE JOHN, Sec. 1; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; born Ulster Co. N.Y; 33 acres. 
 
 MAT HIS AUGUSTUS, Sec. 9; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Ger; 123 acres. 
 
 MATHIS A. P. lives with his father; farmer; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 MATHIS E. O. lives with his father; teacher; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 MATHIS J. Sec. 11; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 MATHIS PHILLIP, Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born France; 295 acres. 
 
 MATHIS WM. Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born France; 160 acres. 
 
 MILLER DANIEL, Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; teacher; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 MILLER JACOB, lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 MINCH HENRY, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; works father's farm; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 MINCH JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 MYERS ANDREW, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 120 acres. 
 
 MYERS JEREMIAH, Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Pa; 200 acres, $7,000. 
 
 MYERS WM. Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 /^\TT GEO. J. Sec. 20; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 OTT CASPAR, Sec. 21; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Pa; 160 acres. 
 
 OTT ALBERT J. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; born in Desplaines, Cook Co. 111. 
 Feb. 14, 1850; came to this county in 1854; moved from Iowa to Jewel Co. Kansas, in 1871; 
 back to Iowa in 1S73, and to Henry Co. in 1S74; R e PI Evang; held the offices of School 
 Director and Pathmaster; wife was Margaret Graham, born in Boone Co. Iowa. May 21, 
 1853; married July 27, 1871; three children, Martha A. born in Jewel Co. Kansas, Dec. 27, 
 1872; Ida O. in Iowa, Oct. 24, 1873; George D. 111. Dec. 22, 1874. 
 
 OTT EMIEL, Sec. 20, P.O. Annawan; cane-maker; Rep; Evang; born Alsace, Germany. 
 
 OTT JACOB, Sec. 20, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evag; born Alsace, France; 167 ac. $5,845. 
 
 OTT JOHN, lives with Jacob Ott; Rep; Evang; born Lake Co. 111. 
 
 OTT PHILLIP, Sec. 20, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 
252 • VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 OTT REUBEN, lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born 111. 
 
 OTTO W. F., P.O. Annavvan; works for Mr. Clementz; Dem; Luth; botn Germany. 
 
 TDIERCE EZRA, Sec. 3, P.O. Leon farmer; Rep; U. B.; born N.Y.; no acres, $3,000. 
 
 ~D APP JACOB, Sec. 22, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born 111.; 80 acres, 
 
 -^ RICHARDS JOHN, Sec. 3, P.O. Leon, W. Co. ; farmer; Rep; Ind; Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. 
 
 RICHARDS LEONARD H. Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Leon; born in Cattaraugus Co. N. 
 Y., April n, 1836; came to thi> Co. in 1870; Rep; M. Epis; 80 acres, $2,500; wife was Hor- 
 tentia Sabin, born in Portage Co. Ohio, Sept. 7, 1843, married Sept. 26, 1861; two children. 
 Otis W. born July 18, 1866, Estella M. born Oct. 8, 1872. Enlisted Aug. 14, 1862, in the 
 75th Reg. Co. D, I. V. I.; was Corporal, Capt. McMoore's Co. under G. H. Thomas; was in 
 about sixteen engagements, some of which are Buzzards' Roost, Resaca, Kenesaw Mt., Look- 
 out Mt., Missionary Ridge, and Nashville; was unhealthy during the first year, but in active 
 service until discharged, which was June 12, 1865. 
 
 RICHARDS LYMAN, Sec. io, P.O. Leon, Whiteside Co.; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 
 
 RINGLE CHAS. Sec. 3, P.O. Leon; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 R INGLE H. J. lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born N.Y. 
 
 RINGLE JOHN, Sec. 35, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 325 acres. 
 
 ROCKENBACH C. Sec. 23, P.O. Annavvan; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 80 ac. $2,500. 
 
 Q ANDS LOUIS, Sec. 19, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 96 ac. $2000. 
 
 ^ SCHAFER ADAM, Sec. 28, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 SCHMITT GEORGE, Sec. 20, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Cath; born Germany; 80 ac. $3,000. 
 
 SCHMITT J. lives with Geo. Schm'tt; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany; 160 acres, $2,400. 
 
 SCHMITT JOSEPH, Sec. 20, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany; 135 ac. 
 
 SCHINLEBER FRED. Sec. 27, P.O. Annavvan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 63 ac. 
 
 SCHMITT THEOPHILUS, Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Leon; born in Helsingheim, Alsace, 
 Germany, July 8, 1839; came to this Co. in i860; Dem; Cath; 347 acres, $10,410; held the 
 offices of School Director and Pathmaster; wife was Magdalena Clementz, born in Wittis- 
 heim, Alsace, Germany, Julv 16, 1841, married March 15, 1866; children are Edward W. 
 born Dec. 31, 1867, Amelia J. born May I, 1868, Sarah L. born Oct. 13, 1869, died Sept. 24, 
 1873, Johanna M. born Apnl 13, 1871, August A. born Aug. 20, 1872. Ella N. born March 
 7, 1874, Geo H.born June 9. 1875. 
 
 SEYLLER CONRAD, Farmer, Sec. io, P.O. Leon, Whiteside Co.; born in Wittis- 
 heim, Alsace, Germany, Nov. 19, 1840; came from France in 1855, his wife in 1845. to Na- 
 perville, 111., to this Co. March 8, 1856; wife was Josephine Clementz, born in Wittisheim, 
 Germany, March 19. 1840, married June 24, 1862; eight children, three girls and three boys 
 living; Cath; 320 acres, $9,600. 
 
 SHERE JOHN, Sec. 13, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; born England. 
 
 SI I ERE WM. E Sec. 13, P.O. Yorktown; renter; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 
 
 SITTLER A. lives with his father, P.O. Annawan; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 
 
 SITTLER JOHN, Sec. 32, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany; 127 ac. $1,270. 
 
 SMITH ADAM, Sec. 15, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 160 acres. 
 
 SNELL M. Sec. 32, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; 40 acres, $400. 
 
 SOEIDAY ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Annawan; born in Sunthausen, Alsace, Ger- 
 many, Jan. 7, 1830; came to this Co. Feb. 23, 1854; Rep; Evang; 266 acres, $6,650; is School 
 Director; has been Constable, Assessor, ami Highway Commissioner; wife was Mary Baker, 
 born in Wairen Co. Pa. April 1, 1840, married June 14, 1856. The children are Mary E. born 
 April 2, 18 = 8, Jacob E., Aug. to, 1861, Andrew J., March 16, 1S65, Esther E., March 28, 
 1867, Ida S., May 25, 1871, Hannah A., Feb. 7, 1874. 
 
 STOWELL LYMAN, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Leon. Whiteside Co ; born in Harpersville, 
 Browne Co., N.Y.. Feb. 19, 1810; came from there to Illinois in 1836; lived in Prophetstown 
 II years; came to this Co. in 1849; was the first settler in this Township; has lived here 
 mosl of the time since; Rep; Meth. Epis; held the offices of Justice of the Peace and Town 
 Clerk; was the first Collector; 177 acres, value $7,965; wife was Sarah Leach, born in 
 Johnsburg, Warren Co., N.Y., June 2, 1814; married May 14, 1843; four children, one boy 
 and three girls; Wilbur F. Stowell, Jr., born here Aug. 16, 1853; his w i' e was Lydia Luther, 
 born here May 30, 1852; married Oct. 20, 1874; one child, Nettie Bell, born July 24, 1875; 
 Rep; Ind. 
 
C.N.Whitney 
 
 CD /TOR &■ PROPRIETOR 
 KEWANEE COURIER 
 
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 SPAETH FRED, Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 SPAETH FRED, Jr., lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 SPAETH JACOB, lives with his father; Re >; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 STOEHR EMIEL, lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 STOEHR JACOB, Sec. 24; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Evang; Germany; 120 ac. val. $3,000. 
 
 TRAUTWEIN F. Farmer. Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; born in Baldenheim, Alsace, Germany, 
 Dec. 17, 1819; came from France to Cook Co., 111., in 1S52; lived there rive years, in White- 
 side Co. three years, and in this Co. since 1S60; Rep; Evang; 114 acre-, val. S4.560; second 
 wife was Mary Riely, born in Rusterding, Alsace, Germany. March 2S, 1824; married Feb. 
 19, 1S60; the children are August, by first wife, born in Germany Oct. 12, 1851; George, 
 March 6, 1S61; Edward, March 13, 1S63; Emma, Jan. 19, 1S66; Ferdinand, June 21,1868. 
 
 T TRBAN CHRISTIAN, Sec. 4; P.O. Leon; farmer; Rep; Luth; France; 140 ac; $4,900. 
 ^ URBAN DANIEL, lives with his father; Evang; born Illinois. 
 URBAN LORENTZ, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Evang; Germany; 100 acres, $3,500. 
 
 "\ 7"EEBER L. Sec. 12; P O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden; 80 ac; $2,400. 
 V VETTER CHARLES, P.O. Annawan; rents Urban's farm; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 VETTER MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Yorktown; born in Baden, Germany, 
 March 9, 1829; came from Germany in 1847 to Pennsylvania; lived there seven years; in 
 Whiteside Co. seven years; to this Co. in 1S61; Rep; Luth; 200 acres, $4,000; holds the 
 office of School Director; wife was Mary A. Hafer, born in Reading, Pa., Tune 5, 1S32; 
 married April 11, 1865; three children; Catherine E., born Jan. 22, 1866; John, born Feb'. 
 14, 1S67; Minnie, born April 13, 1S71. 
 
 \XniITTEMORE JOHN, Sec. 10; P.O. Leon; blacksmith; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 
 WIDERHOLD ADAM, rents Mrs. Cart Wright's farm; Rep; Evang; born Germany. 
 
 WANEGER MATHIAS, Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Leon; born in Kuhnheim, Alsace, Ger- 
 many, Dec. 3, 1846; came to this Co. in 1867; Ind; Ind; 120 acres, $4,200; holds the office 
 of Pathmaster; first wife was Sophia Gottschalk, born Sept. 26, 1848; married Jan. 21, 1870; 
 died Dec. 18, 1873; second wife was Mrs. Esther Hummel, born in Havana, Mason Co., 
 111., May, 1848; married June 16, 1874; children are Elsina, born Sept. 16, 1S66; William, 
 born Jan. 22, 1S71; Matilda, born Feb. 13, 1872. 
 
 WILDMAN C. M. Sec. 4; P.O. Leon; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; So acres, $2,000. 
 
 WILDMAN GEORGE, Sec. 4; P.O. Leon; farmer; Rep; Ind; 120 acres. 
 
 WILDMAN S. L. Sec. 3; P.O. Leon; rents Green's farm; Rep; Ind; born Ohio. 
 
 WINCHELL EDWARD, Sec. 12; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; lorn New York; 120 acres. 
 
 WOLF BERNHART, Sec. 30; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 200 ac. 
 
 WOLF J. J. Sec. 33; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Germany; 1,100 acres; $22,000. 
 
 WOLF JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Annawan; born in Nideraula, Hesse, Germany, 
 March 18, 1822; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Evang; 300 acres, $6,000; held the office of 
 School Trustee; wife was Catharine Ilolzinger, born in Baden, Germany, Ian. 31, 1S42; mar- 
 ried July 5, 185S; the children are : Henry, born Oct. 3, 1859, (lic<1 Deo. 28, 1S69; Adam, 
 born Nov. 2S, i860; George, Oct. 31, 1862; Louisa A., Feb. 13, 1S65; Elizabeth, Nov. 6, 
 1867; Martin, May 27, 1S70; John, July 5, 1873; Frederick, March 15, 1S76. 
 
 WOODWORTH E. H. Sec. IO; P.O. Leon; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.; 16 acres, $480. 
 
 WOODWORTH HILON, Sec. 10; P.O. Leon; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.; 27 acres, $810. 
 
 A7"ACKLEY JOHN, Sec 9; P.O.Leon; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 
 
 VINSER N. Sec. 35; P.O. Annawan; fanner; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 80 acres, $1,800. 
 
256 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 COLONA TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A LLEN DANL. P., Briar Bluff; foreman at Perry & Co. coal shaft; Rep; born Wales. 
 -**- ALLEN JOHN, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; born Wales. 
 
 ANDERSON HENRY C. Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Briar Bluff; born in Crawford Co. Pa. 
 in 1S46; came to Henry Co. 1861; was in the 126th T. V. I., Co. H, three years; honorably 
 discharged; married Mrs. Ann Pugh, of 111. in 1873; four children; Rep; 40 acres, val. $1,600. 
 
 "DANGTSON JOHN, P.O. Orion; farmer, rents of M. Stewart; Rep; born Sweden. 
 
 BAUM E. J. Sec. 13, P.O. Green River; farmer; Dem; bom in N.Y.; owns 80 ac. $3,200. 
 
 BARTLETT HIRAM C. Station Agt. of C.R.I. & P.R.R., P.O. Green River; born 111. 
 in 1836; came to Henry Co. in 1867; Dem; owns house, lot, etc.; was Justice of Peace one 
 year; went into the 1st Wis. Cavalry as private Co. H, promoted to Sergeant, honorably dis- 
 charged; has been Station Agt. one year; married Eliza E. Ellingsworth, of 111. in i860; two 
 children. 
 
 BAUM CHAS. Farmer. Sec. 2, P.O. Colona; born Jefferson Co. N.Y. 1840; came to Henry 
 Co. 1846; Rep. The estate owns 407 acres land, val. $12,000. Served as Collector two 
 years, Town Clerk two years; was private Co. K, 112th I. V. I. two years; promoted to Ser- 
 geant one year, honorably discharged; married Angeline Meer, of 111. in 1S67, who died in 
 1874; three children, two boys, one girl. 
 
 BAUM FRANKLIN, Sec. 13, P.O. Green River; farmer, works 137 ac. of est.; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 BAUM JUSTIN P., P.O. Green River; farmer with father, E.J. Baum; Dem; born N.Y. 
 
 BECHT ANTON, Wagon-maker and Blacksmith, Colona; born in Germany, 1830; came 
 to Henry Co. 1858; Dem; Catli; owns dwelling-house, shop, etc., val. $1,600; was School 
 Director five years; married Miss Antonie Beck, of Germany, in 1855; has five children; two 
 boys, three girls. 
 
 BELL JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Colona; born England 1834; came to Henry Co- 
 1856; Dem; U. Presbyterian; owns 140 acres, val. $5,000; was formerly a merchant; married 
 Miss Sarah Fisher, of Pa. in i860; six children, four boys and two girls. 
 
 BENNETT STERLING, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 23, P.O. Colona; born in Pa. 
 1830; came to Henry Co. in 1856; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, val. $8,000; was School 
 Director four years; married Elizabeth Washburn, of Springfield, Mass. in 1857; six chil- 
 dren — Olive Ashley, Mary Lizzie, Winfield Scott, Nathan W. Washburn, Francis Sterling, 
 and Herbert. 
 
 BERGE A. Sec. 35, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; born in Pa.; owns 20 acres, val. $800. 
 
 P.ERRMAKER PETER, Sec. 30, P.O. Coal Valley; farmer; Dem; Cath; born France; 120 ac. 
 
 BAILEY D. O., P.O. Colona; blacksmith, Green River; Dem; Luth; born Ohio. 
 
 BOYLAN JOHN, Sec 26, P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; Dem; Cath; Ireland; 80 ac. val. $3,000. 
 
 BOYLAN PAT., P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer and miner; Dem; born Ireland. 
 
 BRANDENBURGII F. M., P.O. Oreen River; carpenter; Dem; born Ohio. 
 
 BRANDENBURGH GEO. Retired Farmer, Sec. 1, P.O. Green River; born in Fred- 
 erick Co. Md. July 28, 1799: came to Henry Co. in 1835; Dem; Univ; owns 30 acres, val. 
 $2,000; was Judge of Elections twenty years, School Director eight years; married Elizabeth 
 Thompson, of Ohio, in 1815, for first wife; two children; married Mrs. Phebe Wells, of 
 Cleveland, 111. in 1843 f° r second wife. 
 
 BROWN GEO. Merchant, Colona; born in England in 1831; came to Henry Co. in 1S56; 
 Rep; U. P.; owns store and lot, merchandise, etc., valued at $5,500; was Town Clerk four 
 years; married Margaret Bell, of England, in 1871; one child, Maggie. 
 
 BRUER JOHN, Sec. I; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany; 40 acres, $1,600. 
 
 BUIC E., P.O. Green River; farm laborer; Dem; born South Carolina. 
 
 BURG ANDREW, Sec. 35; P.O. Cleveland; farmer and miner; Dem; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BURROWS ROBERT, P.O. Colona; farm laborer for Baum; Rep; born England. 
 
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 ASEY MICHAEL, Sec. 14; P.O. Green River; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 40 ac. 
 CASPARI JOHN, Sec. 15; P.O. Colona; farmer; Dem; born Germany; 77 acres, $3,000. 
 
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 CHAMBERS ANDREW J. Farmer, Sec. 2; P.( ). Colona; born in Madison Co., Ohio, 
 in 1S34; came to Henry Co. in 1856; Dem; U. Pies; owns 80 acres land, value $3,000; was 
 Collector one year, Constable four years; married Phoebe O. Wyman, of Summit Co., Ohio, 
 in 1S59; five children, two boys and three girls; Geo. Ray, Andrew Jackson, Harriet May, 
 Elizabeth Estella, Emma Laura. 
 
 CHAMBERS LAFAYETTE, Carpenter, Sec. it; P.O. Colona; born in Madison Co.. 
 Ohio, in 1835; came to Henry Co. in 1S69; Rep; U. Pies; owns house and two lots; was 
 private in Co. A. 4th Iowa Cavalry three years; honorably discharged; married Miss Sarah 
 C. Hearn, of Warren Co., Ohio, in 1S66; two children, Evalina May, and Lawrence Sylvester. 
 
 CHRIST A., P.O. Green River; saloon; Rep; born in Pa. 
 
 CADIGAN MORRIS, Sec. 15; P.O. Briar Bluff; Farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 COLSON M. A ., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 COLVIN JENNINGS 1)., P.O. Dunlap; farm laborer; Dem; born Indiana. 
 
 COLVIN LUTHER K. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Briar Bluff; born in Kentucky in 1S21; 
 came to Henry Co. in 1856; Rep; owns 80 acres land, value $3,200; was Justice of the 
 Peace eight years, Assessor three years, Highway Commissioner twelve years; married Miss 
 Amanda J. Sharp, of Adams Co., 111., in 1849; five children, three boys and two girls. 
 
 C03ISTOCK HENRY S. Principal Public School, Colona; born in Oswego Co., N.Y., 
 in 1831; came to Henry Co. in 1S56; Rep; owns farm, house and lot in Cambridge, value 
 $4 000; personal prop, notes, $4,000; held office of Town Clerk seven years. School Trustee 
 four years, County Superintendent of Schools lour years; was 2d Lieut, in Co. I, 112th I.V.I, 
 one year; honorably (lis barged; Principal of High School, Colona, four years; married Em- 
 ma G. Terpening, of N.Y., in 1S59; three children, John Josiah, Winnifred, and Mary 
 Elizabeth. 
 
 COOK JAMES, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; born England. 
 
 CORNWALL S. H. Miss, Telegraph Operator and Agt. R. R. L& St. L. R.R., Briar Bluff; la. 
 
 COZAD THOMAS P. Miner; P.O.Cleveland; born in Mercer Co. Pa. in 1831; came to 
 Henry Co. in 1866; Rep; Meth; was President of the Board of Trustees of the Corporation 
 one year; Treasurer one year; married Jane Jones, of Pa., in 1854; eight children, five boys 
 and three girls. 
 
 CRAIG JAMES, Sec. 32; P.O. Sunny Hill; farmer; Dem; Scotland; 106 acres, val. $4,500. 
 
 CRAIG JAMES, Sec. 32; P.O.Coal Valley; farmer; Dem; 106 acres, value $4,240. 
 
 CURRY MICHAEL, P.O.Coal Valley; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; wife and five children. 
 
 "TV-UTS ALBERT, P.O. Briar Bluff; engineer; Dem; born N.Y. 
 
 -"-^ DAVIS THOS. P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; Wales; wife and three children. 
 
 HAY COLVIN, Sec. 27; P.O. Colona; farmer; Rep; born Pa; rents 80 acres of J. Moderwell. 
 
 DEEM B. L.. P.O.Cleveland; carpenter; Dem; Cath; born N. Y. 
 
 DEEM JACOB L. Farmer and Carpenter, Sec. 36, Range i,Tp. IS; P.O. Cleveland; born 
 in Germany, 1S30; came to Henry Co. 1858; Dem; Cath; owns 125 acres land, val. $5,000; 
 was Assessor five years; Police Magistrate three years ; School Director eight years; was 
 President of the Board of Trustees three years; married Miss Mary Ann Sherman, of 
 Germany, in 1853; seven children, fiv: boys and two girls. 
 
 DELANY BENJ., P.O. Colona; section boss for C. R. I. & P. R.R; Rep; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 DTLLEN DAVID, P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; born Ireland; owns 160 acres, val. $6,400. 
 
 DILLEY THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Colona; born in Virginia in 1834; came to 
 Henry Co. in 1865; Rep; Meth; owns 276 acres land, val. $11,000; married Mrs. Mary Buck, 
 of Ills, for first wife; married Caroline McDaniels, of Ills, in 1876, for second; three chil- 
 dren, Minnie May, William Thomas, and Bertie Wesley. 
 
 DILLIN WM. T. Sec 12, P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; born N. Y.; owns 1S0 acres, $7,000. 
 
 DILLON Z. Sec. 35, P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents of widow Hill; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 
 
 DIX DAVID, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; born England. 
 
 DOPLER J. Green River; saloon; Rep; born in Pa. 
 
 DOUGLAS JOHN, P.O. Coal Valley; laborer; Dem. 
 
 DUFFY PAT, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 DUNLAP C. H., P.O. Colona; mason; Dem; born in N. V. 
 
 DURMANX FRANK W. Farmer, P.O. Coal Valley; Sec. 28; born in Ills, in 1847; 
 came to Henry Co. in 1864; Dem; Bapt; owns 160 acres land, val. $6,500; married Josephine 
 B. Davis, of Ills, in 1870; three boys, Burt Clair, Louie Alvin, and Ray. 
 
 DURMANN JOHN 1.., P.O. Coal Valley; farmer, with father, J. W.; Dem; born Ills. 
 
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 DURMAM JOSEPH, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 33, P.O. Coal Valley; born in 
 Germany in 1813; came to Henry Co. 1865; Dem; owns 320 acres land, val. $12,500; was 
 School Director seven years; married Amanda Killing, of Germany, in 1844; five children, 
 four boys and one girl. 
 
 DURMANN JOSEPH, P.O. Coal Valley; farmer, with father, J. W.; Dem; born Ills. 
 
 T7LLINGSWORTH WM. Sec. 36, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Dem; owns 76 acres, val. $3,200' 
 
 ESSEX WM. Sec. 33, P.O. Coal Valley; farmer, rents 160 acres; Rep; born Ills. 
 EGAN JOHN, Sec. 11, P.O. Colona; farmer; Rep; born Tenn; 104 acres, val. $4,000. 
 ELL IXGS WORTH JOSEPHUS S. Farmer and Stock Raiser. Sec. 10, P.O. Colona; 
 
 born Maryland in 1845; came to Henry Co. 1863; Rep; Meth; owns 333 acres, val. $10,000; 
 was Tax Collector one year; married Mrs. Mary Hanna, widow of Robt. N. of Ills, in 1870, 
 with two children, Maud Frances and Frederick Newton; has two children since marriage, 
 Young Joseph and Robert Wm. 
 
 "CHERRY JOHN. P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; born England; wife and six children. 
 
 FINESSY JAMES, Sec. 14, P.O. Colona; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 80 acres. 
 FRANCIS CALVIN, P.O. Briar Bluff; rents farm of M. Colvin; Dem; Bapt; born Ills. 
 
 r^ ALES C. W. Briar Bluff; book-keeper for Perry & Co.; Dem; born in Ills. 
 
 ^ Jr GARLAND GEO. W. Sec. 33, P.O. Coal Valley; farmer; Rep; born Pa.; 80 acres; $14,000; 
 
 GIBBONS JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Briar Bluff; born in Ireland in 1826; came to 
 
 Henry Co. 1857; Dem; Cath; owns 77 acres land val. $3,500; was School Director five 
 
 years; married Bridget McDermott, of Ireland first wife, and Johanna Magher, of Ireland, 
 
 for second wife; six children. 
 GLENN JACOB, Sec. 32; P.O. Coal Valley; retired farmer, Rep; Quaker; born in Ivy. 
 GLENN JAMES, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 20; P.O. Briar Bluff; born in Fayette 
 
 Co., Ky., in 1S11; came to Henry Co., in 1S35; Rep; owns 350 acres land, value $14,000; 
 
 married Nancy C. Kincaid, of Green Co., 111., in 1836; six children; four boys and two 
 
 girls. 
 
 GLENN JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 20; P.O. Briar B'uff; born in Henry Co., 
 111., 1841; Rep; owns 217 acres land, value $9,000; was School Director three years; School 
 Trustee four years; was Sergeant in the 140th I. V. I., Co. G.; honorably discharged; mar- 
 ried Miss Susan Reynolds, of Illinois, in 1865; two children, Record Reynolds, and Nellie 
 Viola. 
 
 GLENN T. W. Sec. 32; P.O. Coal Valley; farmer, works father's farm; Rep; born Ohio. 
 GLENN WM. N. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31; P.O. Coal Valley; born in Henry Co. 
 
 III., in 1838; Rep; owns 285 acres land, value $14,000; married Miss Ellen Reynolds, of 
 
 Henry Co. 111. in 1S62; one boy, James Nazro. 
 GRANT DAVID, P.O. Coal Valley; miner; Rep; Meth; born Scotland. 
 GRASSAU ANDREW, Colona; boot and shoe maker; Rep; U. Pres; born in Germany. 
 GREENWALT JOHN, Colona; teamster; Dem; Meth; born Pa. 
 GUINTY D. Sec, 30; P.O. Coal Valley; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 280 ac. val. $10,000. 
 
 T T ALL A. Sec. 36; P.O. Cleveland; miner and farmer; Rep; born in Pa; 80 acres, $3,500. 
 
 HANNA L. W., P.O.Green River; merchant; Rep; born 111; wife, six children. 
 HALL ALBERT W. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Cleveland; born in Pa/lS44; came to Henry 
 
 Co. in 1S66; Rfp; owns 80 acres of land, value $3,200; married Miss Harriet Anderson, of 
 
 Henry Co. 111. in 1S70; one girl, named Abby Martha. 
 HAYWOOD JOHN, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England. 
 HILL H. A., P.O. Green River; farm laborer; Dem; born Ohio. 
 HILL L. E., P.O. Green River; farm laborer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 
 
 HILL SAM'L, Sec. 13; P.O. Green River; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Ohio; 80 ac. val. $4,000. 
 HILL THOS. R., P.O. Green River; farmer with father, S. Hill; Dem; born Ohio. 
 HILLIER GEO. Sec. 19; P.O. Coal Valley; farmer and miner; Dem; born Canada; 61 acres. 
 HODGES SHELDON, Sec. 21; P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; rents of father, Thomas; Dem. 
 HODGES THOMAS, Sec. 21; P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; Dem; born in Scotland; 280 acres. 
 HOLDSWORTH HENRY, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; born England; wife; five children. 
 HORNECKER JACOB, Sec. 36; P.O. Green River: farmer; Rep; owns 80 acres, value $3,200. 
 
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 HOWARD D. P. General Merchant. Colona; born in St. Lawrence Co. N. Y. 1S23; came 
 to Henry Co. 185 1; Dem; owns store, merchandise, etc. value $3,000; was Deputy Postmaster 
 three years; Constable four years; now Justice of Peace; married Lucretia M. Wells, of 111. 
 in 1853, for first wife; one girl; married Melissa Walsh, of 111. 1S73, for second wife; two 
 boys. 
 
 HUBER B. Sec. 36; P.O. Colona; farmer; Dem; owns 80 acres, value $3,200. 
 
 HUMBERSTONE CHAS. L. Colona; engineer; Dem; born Pa. 
 
 HUNT JOHN", Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 20; P.O. Briar Bluff; born in Henry Co. 111., 
 in 1842; Rep; owns 104 acres of land, value $5,000; was School Director two years; married 
 Miss Caroline A.' Garland of Peoria Co. III., in 1S6S; one boy, James. 
 
 HUNTER C. Sec. 36; P.O. Coal Valley; farmer; Dem; born Germany; owns 80 acres, $3,200. 
 
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 OHNSON C. W. Sec. 34; P.O. Orion: farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 40 acres. 
 JOHNSON J. M., P.O. Colona; laborer; Rep; Pres; born Ohio. 
 
 17" ANE JOHN. Sec. 3; P.O. Colona; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; owns 80 acres, $3,000. 
 
 "*■*- KANE PAT. P.O. Colona; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 KARNE MICHAEL, P.O. Briar Bluff; works for R. R. I. & St. L. R. R.; Dem; born England. 
 
 KEEHNEL J. Colona; boot and shoemaker; Rep; born Germany. 
 
 KERNES WM. Sec. 23; P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer, rents of Perry & Co; Rep; born England. 
 
 KERR SAMUEL, P.O. Coal Valley; laborer for Mr. Durmann; Rep; born Ireland. 
 
 KERSHAW JAS. WM. P.O. Briar Blufl; farmer, rents of father, Wm. Kershaw; born Eng. 
 
 KERSHAW WM. Sec. 15; P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer and miner; born England; 43 acres, $1,600. 
 
 KERWIN JAMES, Sec. 34; P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; Dem; Cath; born N.Y; 160 acres, $6,500. 
 
 KIl'.LER JOHN, P.O. Colona and Green River; blacksmith; Dem; born Ohio. 
 
 KIDD A. Sec. 12; P.O. Green River; farmer and miner; Dem; born England; wife and one child. 
 
 KIME GEO. P.O. Colona; laborer; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 KIME JACOB, C. R. I. c\: P. R. R. Switchman; Colona; born in Seneca Co. N. V., in 
 1827; came to Henry Co. in 1S65; Dem; owns house and two lots in Sec. 11, value $700; has 
 been switchman for the C. R. I. & P. R. R. Co. three years; married Miss Sarah Gouger, of 
 Seneca Co. N. Y., in 1847. 
 
 KIXCAID A. J. Sec. 26; P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; Rep; born 111; owns 120 acres, value $3,000. 
 
 KIXCAID GEO. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 16; P.O. Briar Bluff; born in 111. in 
 1S20; came to Henry Co. in 1S36; Rep; owns 375 acres of land, value $19,000; married 
 Louisa C. Smith, of Ohio, in 1842; seven children by first wife; second wife was Mary A. 
 Walker, of Mo., in 1S57; one child. 
 
 KIRKPATRICK JAMES H., P.O. Colona; rents farm of Warren estate; Dem; born Ind. 
 
 KLATTENHOFF JOHN, Sec. 11; P.O. Colona; farmer; Rep; owns 30 acres, value $1,200. 
 
 KLATTENHOFF JOHN H. Sec. 14; P.O. Green River; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 T AFFERTY EDWARD, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 -*-' RALLY THOS. P O. Briar Bluff; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 LANDBERG F., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; Luth; born Pa. 
 
 LEWIS JOHN M. Sec. 12; P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; born Wales; owns 40 acres, $1,600. 
 
 LIMB WM. P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; born England. 
 
 LIXXELL R. E. Farmer, Sec. 1, Range i.Tp. 17; P.O. Cleveland; born in Jefferson Co. N.Y., 
 in 1832; came to Henry Co. in 1S44; Rep; Meth; owns 40 acres of land, value $1,600; was 
 School Director eight years; married Miss Sarah Taylor, of 111., in 1S57; two girls, Lucy and 
 Mary. 
 
 LIST CHRIST, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Dem; Cath; born Germany; wife, three children. 
 LIST CHRIST, P.O. Green River; farmer, rents; Rep. 
 
 lY/TcCOLLOUGH JOHN, P.O. Colona; farmer, rents of the Baum estate; Dem. 
 iVJ - McCULLOUGH JOHN A., P.O. Colona; farmer, rents ol (has. Baum; Dem; Penn. 
 McCARX PETER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 30; P.O. Coal Valley; born Ireland in 
 
 1828; came to Henry Co. in 1861; Dem; Cath; owns 102 acres of land, val. $5,000; married 
 
 Miss Catharine Dixon, of Ireland, in 1861; six children. 
 McDERMOT PAT, Colona; laborer; Dem; Cath; born in Ohio. 
 
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 McDONALD S. B., P.O. Green River; engineer, Rep; born Penn; wife, two children. 
 
 McGONIGAL A. Farmer with his father, W. A.; Rep. 
 
 McGONAGIL ALFORD H., P.O. Colon*; farmer with father, Wm.; Rep; U. Pres; N.Y. 
 
 McGONAGIL WM. Sec. 26, P.O. Colona; farmer; Rep; U. Pres; born Ireland; 480 acres. 
 
 McHENDRY WM. ML, P.O.Green River; mason; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 
 
 McWHINNEY JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Sunny Hill; born in Ireland. 1824; came 
 to Henry Co. in 1S54; Rep; U. Pres; owns 53 acres of land, value $2,500; was School Direc- 
 tor eight years; married Margaret Craig, of Wigtonshire, Scotland, in 1857; four children — 
 two boys and two girls. 
 
 MAHLSTEDT D. M. Sec. 13, P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Ger; 97 acres. 
 
 MARSHALL AUSTIN H. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 29, P.O. Colona; born in 
 Mass. 1842; came to Henry Co. the same year; Dem; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, value 
 $4,000; serving as School Trustee and Justice of Peace at present; was in the 16th I.V.I. , 
 Co. C, as private; honorably discharged; married Barbara A. Evans, of III. in 1865; onegirl. 
 A coal vein, 26 inches thick, is on this farm. 
 
 MIDDLETON J. Sec. 35, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; born England; So ac. val. $3,200. 
 
 MILLER MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 1; R. 1, Tp. 17; P.O. Cleveland; born in Ohio in 1S40, 
 came to Henry Co. in 1861; Rep; owns 80 acres of land, value $3,000; was in the 15th I.V.I. 
 Co. E, as private; honorably discharged; married Mary Reser, of Ohio, in 1864; four chil- 
 dren — one boy, three girls. 
 
 MILLER THOMPSON, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born in Penn. 
 
 MODERWELL ROBT. Sec. 27, P.O. Colona; farmer, works father's farm; Rep; U. Pres. 
 
 MONTGOMERY J. H. Sec. 35, P.O. Colona; farmer; Rep; born in Ireland; 120 acres. 
 
 MORTONSON CHRISTIAN, P.O. Briar Bluff; works for R.R.I. & St.L.R.R.; Rep; Pres. 
 
 MUMMA JOHN N. Sec. 35, P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents of Widow Hill; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 MURRY MAXWELL, Sec. 26, P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; Rep; born 111; owns 40 acres. 
 
 MYERS A. Pastor of Methodist Church, Colona; born in North Carolina, 1824; came to 
 Henry Co. 1876; Rep; Meth; served as Captain Co. B, 111th I.V.I, eleven months; honor- 
 ably discharged; was member of the Southern Illinois Conference nine years; pastor of rhe 
 Methodist Church, Kansas, five years; removed to 111; preached at Methodist Church in New 
 Windsor in 1876; removed to Colona; has charge Methodist Church, Colona, Cleveland, 
 Green River, and Warrens; married Miss Sarah E. Pollard, of Tennessee, in 1S42. 
 
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 ELSON CHAS. O. Sec. 29, P.O. Coal Valley; farmer, rents of N. Washburn; Rep. 
 
 XYE NATHAN T. Carpenter, Colona; born in Portland, Maine, in 1850; came to Henry 
 Co. 1853; Rep; married Miss Ella E. Cardwell, of Jefferson Co. N. Y. in 1872; one boy, 
 ( Uliello Ellsworth. 
 
 fN'BRIEN MATHEW, P.O.Cleveland; blacksmith; Rep; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 ^^ O'DAY Pat, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; wife; five children. 
 
 O'BRIEN THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Colona; born in Ireland, in 1S20; came to 
 Henry Co. in 1866; Dem; Cath; owns 40 acres land, val. $1,600; married Mary Ann O'Con- 
 nors, of Ireland, in 1853; three children — John, Thomas, and Matthew. 
 
 OTTO JACOB HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 1, P.O. Colona; born in Germany, 1822; came 
 to Henry Co. in 1874; Dem; Luth; 243^ acres land, val. $[2,000; married Cecelia Cristina 
 Freberg of Sweden, in 1849; three children — Josephine Magdaline, Martin Peter, Fritz 
 Theodore. 
 
 OATTERSON JAMES, P.O. Briar Bluff; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; wife; four chil. 
 
 *■ PEACOCK MAR TIN, Sec. 13. P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; born in England; So ac. 
 
 PARK & HILLIER, Proprietors of the 1'. & II. Coal Mines; Sec. 19; P.O. Coal Valley; 
 Hillier was born in England; Park in Scotland; Denis; Meth. and Pres; Park married Char- 
 lotte Hillier, of England; seven children; Hillier married Flora McDonald, of Scotland, in 
 1845; six children. 
 
 PERRY CHARLES, Proprietor and Manager of Briar Bluff Coal Mines; P.O. Briar 
 Bluff; born in Berkshire Co. Mass, in 1833; came to Henry Co. in 1854; Rep; Cong; owns 
 1,480 acres land; married Miss Fannie A. Smith, of Little Falls, N.Y. in 1871; onegirl — 
 Meta C. 
 
 PHILLIPS VVM. Sec. 29, P.O. Coal Valley; farmer; rents 160 acres of brother; Rep. 
 
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 PLUMMER BENJ. F., P.O.Green River; laborer; Rep; born Indiana; wife; three children. 
 
 POMEROY AMASA, P.O. Colona; butcher; Rep; born in Canada. 
 
 POMEROY GEO., Colona; druggist; Rep; Meth; born N.V. 
 
 PORTER GEO., P.O. Cleveland; miner and farmer; Rep; born in Pennsylvania. 
 
 PURDY GEO. E. Blacksmith; Colona; born in Putnam Co. N.V. in 183S; came to Henry 
 Co. in 1S69; Rep; was private in Co. G. the 120th N.Y. V. I. six months; honorably dis- 
 charged; married Miss Ruth Vannosdall, of Dutchess Co. N.Y. in 1S63; one girl, Jessie. 
 
 "D ATGAX JOHN. Sec. 14, P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 120 acres. 
 
 ^ REAB JNO. M., P.O. Colona; farm laborer; Dem; born Pa. 
 REAB MILFORD, P.O. Colona; farm laborer; Dem. 
 REAB WILLIS A., P.O. Colona; farm laborer; Dem; born Pa. 
 REAB WM, P.O. Colona; farm laborer; Dem. 
 
 REESE THOMAS, Sec, 29, T.O. Coal Valley; farmer; Rep; born Wales; 160 acres, val. $8,000. 
 REESE T. W. Sec. 10, P.O. Colona; butcher and farmer; Rep; born N.Y; 160 ac. val. $5,000. 
 RICHARDSON HENRY, P.O. Colona; farm laborer; Rep; born Ireland. 
 RICHARDSON THOMAS C, P.O. Colona; farmer; works his mother's farm; Rep; 80 acres. 
 ROGERS E., P.O. Colona; Sec. 35, P.O. Colona; farmer; Rep; born Indiana; 160 ac. $6,400. 
 
 CCROGGEN GEO. P.O. Coal Valley; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 SEHUGE I. Sec. 36; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Dem; Cath; born in Ger; 142 acres, $5,600. 
 
 SALE R. R. Physician, Sec. 1; P.O. Colona; born in Green Co. Ohio, 1834; came to this 
 county in 1862; Rep; owns 18 acres of land; house, buildings, etc. valued at $3,000; gradu- 
 ated at the Iowa Medical College in 1855-6; married Miss Annette Barnard, of Rock Co. 
 Wis. in Feb. 1S53; three children living, named Max Hunter, John and Jessie. 
 
 SCHOEHFER GEO. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 30; P.O. Coal Valley; born in Ger- 
 many in 1819; came to Henry Co. in 1863, Dem; owns 80 acres land, val. $4,000; married 
 Miss Caroline Stenninger, of Switzerland, in 1846; four children, Peter, George, Charles, 
 Caroline. 
 
 SHARP LOUIS, Sec. 35; P.O. Colona; farmer; Dem; born N.Y; owns 80 acres, val. $3,200. 
 
 SHARP NORMA1V, Retired Mechanic, Colona; born Windham Co. Vt. 1809; came to 
 Henry Co. 1856; Dem; owns 200 acres, val. $8,000; was Postmaster six years, Assessor one 
 year, Justice of the Peace twelve years; married Elizabeth Getman, of Herkimer Co. N.Y. 
 in 1830; six children, three boys and three girls. 
 
 SHARP WM. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 33; P.O. Coal Valley; born in Hawkins 
 Co. Tenn. in 1830, came to Henry Co. in 1S54; Dem; Meth; owns 160 acres land, val. $8,000; 
 married Miss Anna B. Bollman, of 111. in 1859; seven children, five girls and two boys. 
 
 SIMMONS FRANK H. Colona, carpenter; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 SIMPKINS S. A., P.O. Green River; teamster; Dem; born Ohio. 
 
 SIVERLY GEO. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 34; P.O. Colona; born in Pa. in 1820; 
 came to Rock Island, 1839; came to this place 1847; Rep; owns 160 acres, val. §6,500; was 
 School Director and Treasurer eight years, Collector eight years, and Assessor four years; 
 Supervisor one year; married Martha T. Kincaid, of Green Co. 111. in 1847; six children, 
 two boys, four girls. 
 
 SIX ERLY WALLACE, Sec. 35; P.O. Colona; farmer, rents 40 ac. G. Siverly; Rep; born 111. 
 
 SKINNER WM. P.O. Colona; farmer and butcher; Rep. 
 
 SKINNER WM. P.O. Colona; farm laborer; Rep; born in 111. 
 
 SMITH JACOB, Merchant, Colona; born in England, 1S27; came to Henry Co. in 1856; 
 Dem; owns store and mdse. etc. val. $5,000; married Miss Ann Smith, of England, in 1851. 
 
 SMITH RUFUS A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 11; P.O. Colona; born in Franklin 
 Co. Maine, 1836; came to Henry Co. 1856; Rep; owns 410 acres land, val. $12,300; has 
 been Express Agt. and Station Agt. of C. R.I. & P. R.R. thirteen years. Postmaster ten 
 years, Supervisor three years; married Miss Hattie F. llanna, of 111. in 1861; four chil- 
 dren, two boys and two girls. 
 
 STAFFORD B. I. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24; P.O. Green River; born in Rut- 
 land Co. Vt. in 1822; came to Henry Co. in 1859; P e PI owns 720 acres land, val. at $29,000; 
 married Miss Cornelia U. Holden, of Vt. in 1844; three boys, Palmer, Joseph I. and 
 Jonas H. 
 
 SMITH SHERMAN B. Colona; butcher; Rep; Meth; born in N.Y. 
 
262 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 STAFFORD CHAS. P.O. Green River; farmer, rents of Thos. Delany, 60 ac; born Germany. 
 STAFFORD JONAS H. Farmer, Sec 24; P.O. Green River; born Vt. in 1^49; came to 
 Henry Co. in 1859; Rep; married Miss Ella Francis, of 111. in 1876. 
 
 STAFFORD JOSEPH I. Farmer. Sec. 24; P.O. Green River; born in Vt. in 1848; 
 came to Henry Co. in 1859; R e PI married Miss Eolia Cook, of Vt. in 1874; one girl, name 
 Cornelia Ursula. 
 
 STAFFORD PALMER, Farmer. Sec. 24; P.O. Green River; born in Vt in 1846; came 
 to Henry Co. in 1859; Rep; married Mariam L. Gilbert, of 111. in 1870; two children, Bet- 
 sey Ursula and Benjamin Osmyn. 
 
 STEWART A. Sec. 28; P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; Rep; born Ireland; 190 acres, val. $7,000. 
 
 STEWART E. B., P.O. Colona; farms with father, P.C.; Dem; born Iowa. 
 
 STEWART F. M. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 36; P.O. Colona; born in Henry Co., 
 111., in 1846; Dem; owns 160 acres land, value $6,500; has served as Collector two years; 
 was in the 148th I.V.I., Co. G, as private; honorably discharged; married Miss Carrie M. 
 Edwards, of Henry Co., 111., in 1873; two boys, Henry Porter, Ralph Edwards. 
 
 STEWART PETER C. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26; P.O. Colona; born in Pa. in 
 1818; came to Henry Co. in 1840; Dem; owns 570 acres land, value $23,000; married Eliza 
 Jane Piatt, of Illinois, in 1845; fi\e children, Frances Marion, William, Edward B., Miles, 
 and Eliza Ellen. 
 
 STEWART ROBT. Sec. 28; P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; Rep; born Ireland; 160 acres, $6,000. 
 
 SUMNER T. M., P.O. Green River; blacksmith; Dem; bom Illinois. 
 
 SUMMEKSON ROBT. Farmer and Miner, Sec. 30; P.O. Coal Valley; born in England 
 in 1818; came to Henry Co. in 1863; Rep; owns 61. acres land, with a good paying coal 
 bank on it; married Miss Anna Richardson, of England, in 1840; five children. 
 
 H^OMPKINS SAM'L, Colona; tinsmith; Dem; born Canada. 
 *■ TRACY PAT., P.O. Briar Bluff; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
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 EESTROM C. Y. Sec. 34; P. O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 acres, $1,600. 
 
 \\ 7ARREN FRED, P.O. Colona; farmer; lives with father, J. Warren; Rep; born N.Y. 
 * * WARREN HENRY A. Sec. 27; P.O. Colona; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 
 
 WALKER MARTHA A. Mrs. Widow of Wm. L. Walker; farming, Sec. 31; P.O. 
 Coal Valley; he was born in Ohio in 1828; came to Henry Co. in 1852; Rep; U. Pres; 
 owns 174 acres land, value $9,000; Mr. W. enliste in the 126th I.V.I, as private; promoted 
 to 1st Sergeant; died in the army in 1S64; four children, two boys and two g rls. 
 
 WALKER WM. N. P.O. Coal Valley; farms with his mother, Mrs. Martha A.; Rep; U. 
 Pres; born in Illinois in 1857. 
 
 WARREN IRVING, P.O. Colona; farmer; lives with father. J. W.; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 WARREN JEREMIAH, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Colona; born in Dutchess Co., N.Y., 
 in 1804; came to Henry Co. in 1857; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land, value $3,500; was 
 School Director ihree years; married Miss Rebecca M. Monfoort, of N.Y., in 182S; nine 
 children, seven boys and two girls. 
 
 WARREN CHAS. S., P.O. Colona; farmer with father, J. Warren; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 WARREN SAM'L M. Sec. 25; P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.; 160 acres. 
 
 WASHBURN HENRY, Fanner and Stock Raiser. Sec. 32; P.O. Coal Valley; born in 
 Henry Co., 111., in 1840; Dem; Meth; owns 159 acres land, value $7,000; is Road Commis- 
 sioner and School Director; married Zebuline Bailey, of Illinois, in 1863; two children, 
 Charles Abisha and Clarissa Tsabelle. 
 
 WEED SAMUEL H. Pastor Presbyterian Church, Colona; born in Indiana in 1843; came 
 to Henry Co. in 1866; owns 20 acres land, house and four lots; value $2, 200; graduated at 
 Indiana State University in 1S64; enlisted in the 133d Indiana V.I. as private, four months; 
 honorably discharged; graduated at the United Presbyterian Theological Seminary of the 
 Northwest, at Monmouth, Til., in 1867; organized the U. P. Church of Colona in 1867; or- 
 dained November, 1867, at Davenport, Towa; pastor of Colona U. P. Church from 1869 to 
 1876; also pastor of Pleasant Unity U. P. Church since 1874; married Miss Mary J. David- 
 son, of Illinois, in 1869; four children, two girls and two boys; Rep. 
 
 WILES CHAS., P.O. Green River; laborer; Rep; born England. 
 
 WILLIAMS E., P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; born Wales. 
 
 WILLIAMSON JACOB, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; born Pa. 
 
R. A.Tenn ey 
 
 CHICAGO 
 EARLY SETTLER OF HENRY CO. AND LATE OFKEWANEE 
 
HENRY COUNTY: COLONA TOWNSHIP. 265 
 
 WILLIAMS WM. A. Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Coal Valley; born in Wales in 1813; came to 
 Henry Co. in 1864; Rep; Cong; owns 160 acres land, val. $6,000; married Miss Harriet 
 Andrews, of Wales, in 1840; has eight children, three hoys and five girls. 
 
 WITTER WM. H. Teacher, Colona; born 111. 1848; came to Henry Co. 1875; Rep; 
 Meth; graduated at Bedding College, Abingdon, 111. 1S73; married Tillie M. Bestor, of 
 Knox Co. 111. in 1873; one girl, Mary. 
 
 WYNES S. N. Farmer, rents of mother-in-law, Mrs. Walker, P.O. Coal Valley; born in 
 Ohio in 1847; came to Henry Co. in 1867; Dem; Meth; married Miss Anna M. Walker, of 
 111. in 1871; one child. 
 
 A/ONENKEN HENRY, P.O. Coal Valley; laborer; Rep; born Pa. 
 
 YONSON SWAN, P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Sweden; rents 240 acres. 
 YOUNG J., P.O. Briar Bluff; laborer; Rep; born England. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 colona village and township. 
 
 Becllt Anton, Wagon Maker and Blacksmith. 
 
 Brown Geo. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hats and 
 a full assortment of General Merchandise. 
 
 Chambers Lafayette, Carpenter. 
 
 Howard D. P. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardwire, Grain and Produce. 
 
 Purdy Geo. E. Blacksmith. 
 
 Park & Hillier, Proprietors Coal Mine, Sec. 19, P.O. Coal Valley. 
 
 Sale R. R. Physician. 
 
 Smith Jacob, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. 
 
 BRIAR HILL. 
 
 Perry Chas. Proprietor and Manager Briar Bluff Coal Mines. 
 
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266 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OE 
 
 ATKINSON TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A DATR JOHN G. Sec. 24, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; U. Pres; from Ireland. 
 
 ^^ ALFRED C. B. Atkinson; book-keeper; Rep: from Vt. 
 
 ALLEN A. C. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. 
 
 ALLEN G. G. Farmer, Sec. 28. P.O. Atkinson; born in Essex Co. N.Y. Sept. 30, 1826; 
 came to this county in 1855; Rep; F. Bapt; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $3,500; wife 
 was Ann Eliza Treat, born in Cayuga Co. N.Y. March 24, 1827; married Feb. 15, 1849; has 
 one child. 
 
 ALLEN S. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y; 133 acres. 
 
 ALLEN S. B. Sec. 21, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y; 80 acres. 
 
 ANDERSON A. Sec. 5, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Sweden; 40 acres. 
 
 ANDERSON CHAS. Sec. 14, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON L. D. Atkinson, carpenter; Rep; from Maine. 
 
 ARMSTRONG L. Atkinson; laborer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 T) ABB1TT E. Atkinson; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 -*-* BARRETT A. Sec. 15, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N. H; So acres. 
 
 BARTO O. D. Atkinson; mason; Dem. 
 
 BASS HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Atkinson; born in Windham, Conn. Nov. 24, 1817; 
 came to this county in 1853; Rep; Meth; first wife was Mary Crandall, born in Conn; sec- 
 ond wife was Mary J. Clark, born in Ireland, June 4, 1836; married first, March 9, 1854; 
 second, March 2, 1876; has four children; 160 acres, val. $7,200. 
 
 BAXTER \V. T. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N.Y; 160 acres. 
 
 BEARDSLEY JOHN, Sec. 19, P.O. Geneseo; farmer on F. Somers' farm; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 BELLAIKS WM. Atkinson; harness-maker; Lib; from England. 
 
 BELLEN O., Sec. 27; laborer on Nowers Bros, farm; Cath; Belgium. 
 
 BENTLEY JOHN, Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from England. 
 
 BENTLEY WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Geneseo; born in England, Dec. 15, 1S30; 
 came to this county in 1858; Rep; owns 158 acres of land, valued at $5,500; wife was Jane 
 Blackley, born in England, Sept. 18, 1834; married Oct. 16. 1853; has eight children. 
 
 BENTON A. Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Chris; from Ohio; 120 acres. 
 
 BENTOY BENJ. Sec. 17, P. O. Atkinson; farmer; from Belgium. 
 
 BERGHAGD PETER, Sec. 23, P.O. Atkinson; farmer, W. T. Mussey's farm; Cath; Belgium. 
 
 BESSEE ROBERT M. Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; born in Erie Co. N,Y. Dec. 2, 
 1838; came to this county in 1862; Rep; Meth; owns 280 acres of land, valued at $13,000; 
 was Commissioner of Highways three years; wife was Orlinda Maria Porter, born in Huron 
 Co. Ohio, Dec. 8, 1842: married Feb. 16, 1865; has three children. 
 
 BIGGS ELIJAH, Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Indiana; So acres. 
 
 BIGGS JOHN, Sec. 14. P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Indiana. 
 
 BIGGS W. H. lives with E. Biggs; Rep; from Indiana. 
 
 BILLS J. A. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Vt. 
 
 BILLS OSCAR A. Atkinson; Rep; Meth; from Vt. 
 
 BLOOM J. J. Atkinson; tinner; Dem; Meth; from Pa. 
 
 BOLLEN GEORGE, Proprietor of coal mine; Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; born in Sharon, 
 Til. Nov. 24, 1847; Rep; Meth; wife was Ella Loomis, born 1852; married May 16, 1870; 
 has four children. 
 
 BOLLEN JOHN, Sec. 30, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 80 acres. 
 
 BOLLEN T. Sec. 32, P. O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; born 111. 
 
 BOOMER H. E., P.O. Atkinson; lives with H. Boomer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 BOOMER HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; born in Jefferson Co., N.Y., July 
 23. 1826; came to this Co. in 1862; Rep; owns 249 acres land, valued at $13,600; wife was 
 Julia Wood, born in Jefferson Co., N.Y., Aug. IO, 1828; has four children, Emma, Herbert, 
 Gertie, and Jay. 
 

 HENRY COUNTY: ATKINSON TOWNSHIP. 267 
 
 BOUWHUIS ANTHONY, Grocer, Atkinson; born in Holland, Dec. 25, 1820; came to 
 this Co. in 1865; Dem; Cath; owns town property and 80 acres of land, valued at $6,600; 
 wife was Demphena Hendricks, born in 1S23; married in 1S65; lias three children. 
 
 BROOKS T. P. Sec. 34, Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from N.Y.; 40 acres. 
 
 BROWN JOHN M. Farmer, Atkinson; born in Knox Co., Ohio, Feb. 13, 1832; came to 
 this Co. in 1S5S; Dem; is Supervi*or of the Township, and Justice of the Peace; wife was 
 R. J. Barnes, born in Fairfield Co., Conn., Sept. 27, 1831; married Sept. 18, i860; has two 
 children, Nellie and Jennie. 
 
 BUGHNER L. Sec. it; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Canada. 
 
 BUGNER L. Sec. 11; P.O. Atkinson; works for J. M. Brown; Dem; from Canada. 
 
 BURN R. A. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 BURN R. B. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 BUTLER MARTIN, Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from England; So acres. 
 
 /^AIN J. B. Teacher, Atkinson; Meth; from Canada. 
 
 ^ CANN \VM. Wagon-maker, Atkinson; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 CARLBERG C. A. Blacksmith, Atkinson; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 CLIFTON A. E. Teamster, Atkinson; Rep; Meth; from Peoria, 111. 
 
 CORYN DESRY, Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Cath; from Belgium. 
 
 COULSON JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres. 
 
 COULTER \V. M. Carpenter, Atkinson; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 CRANE A. C. Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer on H. B. Cole's farm; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 CRANE BRUCE, P.O. Geneseo; works for A. C. Crane; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 CRANE DAN, Sec 17; P.O. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y' 
 
 CRANE SCOTT, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 CROOK ASA, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; born in Erie Co. N.Y. Jan. 27, 1S27; came 
 to this county in 1S44; Rep; owns 220 acres of land, valued at $12,000; came to 111. May 
 27, 1S34, with his father, Asa Crook, Sen., who settled at Prophetstown. Whiteside Co., at 
 that time, and was the first settler there; their nearest neighbors were then at Davenport, 
 Iowa, and at Dixon, 111.; wife was Lucy A. Cole, born in Erie Co., N.Y., March, 24, 1S30; 
 married Jan. 1, 1852; has six children. 
 
 CROOK C. H. Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Vt. 
 
 CROOK J. T. lives with Asa Crook; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 CROOK N. M. Sec. 18; teacher; lives with Asa Crook; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 CROUCH WALTER J. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson; born in England, May 5, 1849; 
 came to this county in 1S67; Rep. 
 
 TAeBATTS JOSEPH, Carpenter; Cath; from Belgium. 
 
 DeBOUD C. Sec. 27; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Cath; from Belgium; 40 acres. 
 DEAN JOHN" H. Grain Dealer, Atkinson; born N. H. Feb. 26, 1S22; came to Co. 1859; 
 
 Rep; Lib. Prot; wife was Nora H. Gould; married in 1857; has two children 
 DEFRIES T. Peddler, Atkinson; Dem; from Germany. 
 DEMOTT H. M. Carpenter, Atkinson; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 DeMARANVILLE C. II. Sec. 23; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 
 DICKINSON D. J. Shoemaker, Atkinson; Dem; from Ky. 
 
 DILLAPLAIN I. Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; farmer on R. M. Bessee's farm; Rtp; from Ohio. 
 DONAHO P. Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 120 acres. 
 DOTY W. I. Sec. 3; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Vt; 120 acres. 
 DOUBLO LEO, Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Belgium. 
 DREHMER H. Sec. 10; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Canada. 
 DUNCAN S. M. Sec. 21; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Til. 
 
 T^ARL II. CLAY, Atkinson; clerk; Rep; from Conn. 
 
 J -' ENGLISH JOHN, Atkinson; clerk; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 ERICKSON A. Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 EYANS S., P.O. Atkinson; farmer on T. D. Trekell's farm; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
 EVERETT EDWIN, Atkinson; merchant; Rep; born in 111. 
 
268 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 T7ITCKEE JOHN, Atkinson; carpenter; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 r FLETCHER C. T. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; miner; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
 FERRIN WELLS, Station Agent and Grain Dealer, Atkinson; born in Grand De Tour, 
 
 Ogle Co. 111. Oct. 30, 1848; came to this county in 1866; Rep; owns house and lot, value 
 
 $1,200. 
 FOLLETT A. H. Atkinson; sexton; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 
 FONES ALONZO, Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born 111. 
 FONES C. Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 FONES HENRY, Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. B.; from N.Y. 
 FORVANNER BRUNO, Sec. 25; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Cath; from Belgium. 
 FRITZSCHE C. F. Sec. 26; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Saxony; 120 acres. 
 FRONK JOHN H. Harness Maker, Atkinson; born in Juniata Co. Pa. Dec. 25, 1853; 
 
 came to this county in 1855; Rep; Meth. 
 
 f*ABRIELSON ANDREW, Sec. 13; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ^- J GALBRAITH WM, Sec. II; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Scotland; 200 ac. 
 
 GARDNER G. W. Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 GRAHAM WILLIAM E. Miner, Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; born in Rock Island Co. 111. 
 
 July 30, 1852; came to county, 1865; wife was Mary A. Peters, born in 1852; married Jan. 1, 
 
 1872; has two children. 
 
 GREEN A. H. Rev. minister of Free Meth; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 GREEN LYMAN, Atkinson; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 GREEN W. A., P.O. Geneseo; farmer on A. H. Green's farm; Rep; F. Meth; from N.Y. 
 
 GREZER F. E. Sec. 10; P.O.Atkinson: farmer; Luth; from Prussia; 80 acres. 
 
 GRIFFIN JOHN A. Rev. Atkinson; Cong, minister; Rep; born in 111. 
 
 GRUBB FRANK, Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; laborer; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 GRUBB J. A. Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Va. 
 
 GIBSON JOB, Sec. 15; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from NY.; 80 acres. 
 
 GTERHART C. G. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; born in Richland Co. Ohio, April 17. 
 
 1824; came to this county in 1854; Dem; U. B.; owns 270 acres of land, valued at $10,800; 
 
 is Justice of the Peace and Highway Commissioner; enlisted, June, 1846, in 3d Ohio Vols. 
 
 and served thirteen months in the Mexican War; served as 1st Lieut, in 112th 111. Vol. for 
 
 seven months in the war of the rebellion; wife was Sarah A. Gray, born in Columbia Co. Pa. 
 
 Dec. 29, 1832; has six children. 
 GILES W. A. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; coal miner; Rep; from 111. 
 GIPE GEO. Atkinson; laborer; Dem; from Pa. 
 GIPE JACOB, Atkinson; laborer; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 IT AMAN FRANK, Sec. 27; farmer on Nowers Bros.' farm; Cath; from Belgium. 
 
 *-*■ HEIFFNER P. E., P.O. Geneseo; works for G. L. Kriefbaum; Dem; from Ohio. 
 •HEAD M. H. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Atkinson; born in Pembroke, N. H., March 24, 1S13; 
 came to this county in 1859; Rep; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $5,000; wife was Sophia 
 Bates, born Nov. 28, 1815; married in 1838; has three children. 
 
 HELLER R. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Ind; from Pa. 
 
 HILL T. B., Atkinson; blacksmith; Rep; from Vt. 
 
 HOLKE GUST. Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Ind; Luth; from Prussia. 
 
 HOWARD J. D. Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 HUBERT THOLEN, Atkinson; Cath. priest; from Holland. 
 
 HULL A., Atkinson; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 HULL Z. T., Atkinson; laborer; Rep; 111. 
 
 HUNTER DANIEL O. Grocer, Atkinson; born in Cortland Co. N.Y. June 28, 1823; 
 came to this county in 1867; Rep; Meth; owns house and lot, valued at $800; has been Po- 
 lice Magistrate four years; enlisted Aug. 13, 1862, in the 93d 111. Volunteers, and served ten 
 months; wife was Margaret R. Pickard, born in Livingston Co. N.Y. Sept, 20, 1840; married 
 Sept 12, 1857; has six children. 
 
 T RV1NE H. M. Sec. 2; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Ind. 
 
 IRVINE PERRY, Sec. 3; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 80 acres. 
 
 
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 JAMES JOHN, Atkinson; Dem; from Pa. 
 JENKINS T. Sec. 32; P.O.Atkinson; miner; Rep; from Wales. 
 JENKINS R. W. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; from Wales. 
 JOHNSON G. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 TOHNSON G. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Sweden; 80 acres. 
 JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. iS; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Ireland. 
 JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 35; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Canada. 
 JOHNSON NILS, Sec. iS; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 JOHNSON ROBERT, Sec. 26; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind. Rep; from Ireland. 
 
 TT'AISER JOHN, Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; 160 acres. 
 
 KAISER J. A., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, works for J. S. Kaiser; Ind; from Ohio. 
 KAY *TA]\IES, Propr. Coal Mine and Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; born in England, 
 
 June 20, 1837; came to this county in 1S73; Rep; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $3,000; 
 
 wife was Agnes I. Cowen, born Sept. 4, 1845 in Canada; married March 25, 1861; has six 
 
 children. 
 KENDRICK J. N., Atkinson; teamster; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 KENNEDY CHAS. Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 80 acres. 
 EIBEENDALL ARCHIBALD, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; born in Wayne Co. 
 
 Ohio, Tan. 29, 1839; came to this county in 1865; Dem; owns 80 acres of land, valued at 
 
 $4,000; wife was E. S. Zeprnick, born in Ohio, June 28, 1844; has one child. 
 KRIEFBAUM G. L. Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 154 acres. 
 KROPF JOHN, Sec. IO; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 140 acres. 
 KROPF P., P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 40 acres. 
 KUEHL C. Atkinson; store; Dem; from Prussia. 
 
 T AMBERT A. S. Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; brickmaker; Rep; 111. 
 
 "^ LAMBERT EDWARD, P.O. Geneseo; brickmaker; Rep; from England. 
 
 LAMBERT EPHRAIM, P.O. Geneseo; brickmaker; Rep; from England. 
 
 LARSON A. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Sweden. 
 
 LAWBAUGH E., Atkinson; grain dealer; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio. 
 
 LEE BATES J., Atkinson; works for L. Lee Bates; Dem; Cath; from Belgium. 
 
 LEE BATES LOUIS, Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Belgium. 
 
 LEAVANS JACOB, Sec. 26; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Cath; from Belgium. 
 
 LECLERQ B. Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Belgium. 
 
 LECLERO R., Atkinson; saloon; Dem; Cath; from Belgium. 
 
 LEDUE WA. Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Vt. 
 
 LEEPS E. Y. works for A. H. Palmer; Dem; from Prussia. 
 
 LEWIS WM, Sec. II, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Pa. 
 
 LITTLE H. C.Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; Ills. 
 
 LITTLE M. Sec. 31, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 LITTLE R. W. Sec. 31, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; 160 acres. 
 
 LOWES WM. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; proprietor coal mine; Rep; from England. 
 
 LOYD BRYAN, Atkinson; blacksmith; Meth. Epis; from Canada. 
 
 LUCAS ELI R. Atkinson; mason; Rep; U. B.; from Pa. 
 
 LUCAS GEO. Atkinson; painter; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 LUCAS J. H. Sec. 5, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; So acres. 
 
 LUCKET F. C. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; proprietor of coal mine and farmer; Dem; England. 
 
 LYON H. L. Atkinson; merchant; Rep; from N. Y. 
 
 LYON R. B. Sec. 35, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from N. V.; 200 acres. 
 
 A/TcKIBBON H. Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Dem; Cath; born Scotland. 
 
 McKIBBON W. A. Sec. 33, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Dem; from Maryland. 
 McLOUGHLIN C. Sec. 4, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 McNAMEE J AS. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; works from J. K. Trekell; Rep; from N.Y. 
 McQUEENY J. Sec. 30, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
270 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 MADDEN L. S. Atkinson; sexton; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Maryland. 
 
 MANKINS L. D. Atkinson; teamster; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 MANKINS OTIS W. Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Atkinson; born in Washington Co. Ohio, 
 Aug. 31, 1842; came to this county in 1854; Dem; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $3,200 
 wife was Charlotte R. Doty, born March 28, 1847; in Henry Co. Ills.; married Aug. 29, 1867; 
 has two children. 
 
 MAY ARCH. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; Pres; from Scotland. 
 
 MEAD HENRY, Sec. 19, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from England. 
 
 MEAGHER E. Sec. 5, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 160 acres. 
 
 MEERSMON E. Atkinson; peddler; Dem; Cath; from Belgium. 
 
 MILAR ROBERT W. Carpenter, Atkinson; born in Somerset Co. Pa. July 29, 1824; 
 came to this county in 1855; Rep; owns 80 acres of land and a house and lot, valued at 
 $4,200; wife was Rebecca Ivnisely, born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Sept. 25, 1831; married 
 July 8, 1849; h as four children. 
 
 MILL JOHN, Sec. 13, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Sweden. 
 
 MILLER FRED, Sec. 18, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Saxony; 40 acres. 
 
 MORIARTY S. Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 120 acres. 
 
 MORRISON W. H. Atkinson; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 MOWBRAY JOHN, Brickmaker, Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; born in Durham Co. England, 
 Aug. I, 1841; came to this county in 1869; Rep; Meth. Epis; wife was Elizabeth Lowes, 
 born in 1839, in England; married 1863; has four children. 
 
 MOYER HENRY, Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Indiana. 
 
 MOSSEY W. A. Farmer, Atkinson; born in Rutland Co. Vermont, June 22, 1839; came 
 to this county in 1868; Rep; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $5,000; enlisted Sept. 1S62, 
 in 12th Vt. Vols, and served nine months; wile was Louisa Nowers; she was born in Oneida 
 Co. New York, May 2, 1S45; married March 31, 186S; has two children. 
 
 MYERS JACOB, Farmer, Atkinson; born in Franklin Co. Pa. Oct. 14, 1831; came to this 
 county in 1855; Rep; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $20,000; first wife was El'en Fritz, 
 married Nov. 1, 1855; had three children; second wife was Mary J. Algar; she had two 
 children by first husband, and married Mr. Myers, Feb. 10, 1S67. 
 
 \T EAL A. L", Atkinson; teamster; Rep; born 111. 
 
 NEAL EDWIN, Atkinson; section boss; Dem; Meth. Epis; - born in 111. 
 
 NICKERSON W. R. Sec. 25; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from N.Y.; So acres. 
 
 NOWERS JOHN T. Atkinson; merchant; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 NOWERS THOS. Atkinson; Rep; Epis; from England. 
 
 NOWERS THOMAS Jr. Merchant, Atkinson; born in Oneida Co. N.Y. on the 12th 
 Feb 1834; came to this county in 1S56; Rep; owns real etate valued at $7,500; was Super- 
 visor six years; wife was Sarah A. Mussey, born in Rutland Co. Vt. Sept. 15, 1S34; married 
 Nov. 18, 1801; has one child, Kate F. 
 
 NOWERS WM. Atkinson; merchant; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
 ^AGDEN B. C. Sec. 21; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Dem; 111; interest in 160 acres. 
 
 ^ OGDEN DAVID, Atkinson; Dem; from Ky. 
 
 OGDEN W. H. Atkinson; coal miner; Dem; born in 111. 
 
 OTTERMAN J. W. Rev. Atkinson; Meth. Epis. minister; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 OUGH WM. Atkinson; wagon-maker; Dem; from England. 
 
 T3ALM JOHN. Sec. 35; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Dem. 
 
 PALMER H. A. Sec. 4; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from N.Y. ; 160 acres. 
 PARKS A. Sec. 33; P.( ). Atkinson; coal miner; Rep; from Scotland. 
 PARKS E. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; coal miner; Rep; from Scotland. 
 PARRISH NELS P. Sec. 29; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 PARRTSH N. P. J. Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; So acres. 
 PARRISH SWAN, Atkinson; shoemaker; Luth; Sweden. 
 PARSONS A. Atkinson; Rep; U. Breth; from Conn. 
 PAYNE GEO. Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from England. 
 PENWELL J. N. Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; fanner; Rep; born 111; 80 acres. 
 PETER-sON A. N. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Sweden; 200 acres. 
 
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 PICKARD L. Atkinson; street commissioner; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N.Y. 
 
 PIERSON J. C. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Atkinson; born in Knox Co. Ohio, May 10, 1836; 
 came to this county in 1S67; Rep; owns So acres of land, valued at $6,000; is Trustee of the 
 village; enlisted in 1864 in the 146th 111. Vol; wife was Maria II. Pickard, born Nov. 30, 
 1839; married March 4, 1S62; has one child. 
 
 PROOST C. Atkinson; shoemaker; Cath; from Belgium. 
 
 "D ICE A. C. Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, on C. G. Gierhart's farm; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 "^ ROBINSON R. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; from England. 
 
 RANFT JOHX, Shoemaker, Atkinson; born in Prussia, Dec. 25, 1S29; came to this county 
 in 1861; Rep; Cong; owns house and lot and shop, value $5,000; wife was Mary E. Romig, 
 born in Ohio, April 14, 1S37; married June 29, 1865; has three children, Hattie, John and 
 William. 
 
 ROBINSON THOS. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; from England. 
 
 QAMMONS A. J. Atkinson; carpenter; Rep; from Ky. 
 
 ^ SAMMONS T. Atkinso.i; clerk; Rep; from Indiana. 
 
 SAM.MONS WM. Atkinson; laborer; from Indiana. 
 
 SCHATTEMAN LEO, Atkinson; nurseryman; Dem; Cath; from Belgium. 
 
 SCHUTTEN HENRY, Atkinson; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Holland. 
 
 SCHWENXIKGER ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; born in Wurtem- 
 burg, July I, 1826; came to this county in 1866; Rep; Evang; owns 133 acres of land, valued 
 at 86, 000; wife was Lavina Bloom, born in Pa. June 2, 1832; married Sept. 2, 1851; has six 
 children. 
 
 SMITH J. W. Atkinson; blacksmith; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 SMITH W. M., M.D. Physician, Atkinson; born in Belmont Co. Ohio, June 7, 1842; came 
 to this county in 1856; Rep; Cong; owns house and lot, valued at $i,Soo; enlisted Sept. 21, 
 1S61, in the 42d 111. Vol. and served three years and nine months; was at the battles of 
 Farmington and Chickamauga; wife was Viola M. Ferrin, born Feb. 4, 1846; married Dec. 
 15, 1870; has two children. 
 
 SOUTHWORTH DEWITT C. Atkinson; prop, hotel; Dem; Meth; 111. 
 
 SOUTHWORTH HIRAM, Proprietor Hotel, Atkinson; born in Chautauqua Co. N.Y. 
 June 20, 1821; came to this Co. in 1837; has been Commissioner of Highways four years; 
 wife was Melissa Dewitt, born in Wayne Co. Mich. May 11, 1822; married July 20, 1S42; has 
 two children; Dem; owns house and lot, val. $3,300. 
 
 STARK A. Sec 32, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 STARK ANDREW, Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer. 
 
 STEELE J. Sec. 10, P.O.Atkinson; farmer; from Saxony; 100 acres. 
 
 S TETDENS G. J. Sec. 3, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Saxony. 
 
 STEINER G. W. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 STEINER J. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 STEMBERGER H. Sec. 10, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Germany; 120 acres. 
 
 STRALEY JOHN, Atkinson; stoves and tinware; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Germany. 
 
 STRYKER D. P. Sec. 23, P.O. Atkinson; Rep; from N. Y. 
 
 SUHR E. Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Cath; from Prussia; 120 acres. 
 
 SWANSON A. P. Sec. 7, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON A. P. Sec. 5, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres. 
 
 SWANSON J., P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 SYLF.R C. Sec. 2, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; 312 acres. 
 
 T^ABER J. Atkinson; engineer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N.Y. 
 
 TASSELL JOHN, Sec. 14, P.O. A kinson; farmer; U. Brethren; from England. 
 TICKLE MILTON, Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep. 
 TAYLOR J. S. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Dem; Henry Co. 
 TIFT H. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Conn; 40 acres. 
 TREKELL JOHN K. Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; born in Tippecanoe Co. Ind. 
 
 July 20, 1834; came to this Co. in 1836; Rep; owns 325 acres of land, valued at $20,000; 
 
 was Commissioner of Highways five years; wife was Theresa Walters, born March 3, 1845 
 
 in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio; married Feb. 13, i860; has three children. 
 
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 TRECKLE M. Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; 150 acres. 
 TROVINS J. M. Atkinson; teacher; Dem; Bapt; from Pa. 
 TOSLAND SAML. Sec. 15, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from England. 
 
 "\ 7AN DEN HEMEL S. Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Holland. 
 
 * VERCRUISSE PETER, Sec. 24; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Cath; from Belgium. 
 VARHAAKA A. Sec. 17, P.O. Atkinson; farmer on E. Burrall's farm; Rep; Cath; Belgium. 
 
 A ~\ WALTERS A. R. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 * * WALTERS CHAS. H. Sec. 34, P.O. Atkinson; lives with D. Walters; Rep; 111. 
 WAGAR W. W. Farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Atkinson; born in Yates Co. N. Y. Dec. 16, 1827; 
 
 came to this Co. in 1865; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; wife was 
 
 Lucina R. M. Gilbert; has seven children. 
 WALTERS D. Sec. 34, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Ohio. 
 WANDEL JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Cath; from Belgium. 
 WARD JOS. Sec. 31, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from England; 150 acres. 
 WATSON E. B. Atkinson; meat market; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
 WEIRMOUTH W. W. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; prop, coal mine; from England. 
 WELCH B. F. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer, lives with Z. Welch; from Ohio. 
 WELCH J. Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 70 acres. 
 WELCH THOS. Atkins n; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 160 acres. 
 WELCH Z. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Meth. Epis; from Pa; 120 acres. 
 WELLS Z. J. Atkinson; restaurant; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 WETERHOLL NILS, Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep;Luth; from Sweden. 
 WILLIAMS FRED. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; coal miner; Rep; from Maine. 
 WISELY J. J. Atkinson; restaurant; Dem; from Penn. 
 
 WITHERSPOON R. M. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer and coal miner; Rep; from Scotland. 
 WOLF S. N. Atkinson; carpenter; Dem; Dunkard; from Pa. 
 WONDERLY DANIEL W. Carpenter, Atkinson; born in Cumberland Co. Pa.. May 
 
 27, 1833; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns house and lot, valued at $1,800; 
 
 is Township Treasurer; enlisted Sept. 1864, in the 47th 111. V.I. and served eleven months; 
 
 wife was Clarinda Walters, born in Ohio, May 22, 1841; married June 28, i860; has four 
 
 children. 
 WONDERLY J. W. Sec. 25, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 160 acres. 
 WOOD A. W. Sec. 15, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Mass, 80 acres. 
 WOOD F. L. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; from Conn. 
 WOOD H. P. Atkinson; store; Rep; from 111. 
 
 A/'ARGER BENJ. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 40 acres. 
 * YARGER H. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 Business Dirfxtory. 
 atkinson village and township. 
 
 Bolletl Bros. Proprietors Welch Coal Bank, Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson. 
 
 Bouwhuis Anthony, Groceries and Crockery. 
 
 Brown Jno. M. Justice of the Peace. 
 
 Ferrin Wells, Grain Dealer and Agt. C. R. I. & P. R. R. 
 
 Fronk Jno. H. Harness Maker. 
 
 Hunter Daniel 0. Groceries and Queensware. 
 
 Kay Jas. Prop. Coal Mine, Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson. 
 
 Milar Robt. W. Carpenter. 
 
COUNTY TREA SURER 
 EDFORD TOWNSHIP 
 
HENRY COUNTY : EDFORD TOWNSHIP. 275 
 
 Mowbray & Co. Manfrs. Common and Fine Brick; Coal Miners, Sec. 32, P.O. 
 
 Atkinson. 
 Nowers Bros. Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Agricultural Implements, 
 
 Lumber and Building Material. 
 Ranft Jno. Mnfr. Boots and Shoes. 
 Smith W. M., M. D. Physican and Surgeon. 
 Southworth & Son, Prop. Hotel. 
 Wonderly Danl. W. Carpenter and Joiner. 
 
 EDFOKD TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A DDICKS GEO. lives with father, G. Addicks, P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Meth; from 111. 
 ^ ADDICKS GERHARD, Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany. 
 ALDRICH FRANK, lives with Elias Hart, P.O. Geneseo; farmer. 
 ALLEN EDSON, lives with Elias Hart, P.O. Geneseo, farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 
 ALLSHOUS S. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Church of God; from Pa; owns 12 ac. 
 ANDREWS AUSTIN, lives with G. A. Carter, P.O. Geneseo; rents 80 acres in Osco; Rep. 
 ASDALE SAM, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 AUSTIN FRED'K. Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y; owns 120 ac. $7,200. 
 AUSTIN WM. Sec. 23, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y; 135 acres. 
 
 T) AILEY J. H. Sec. 11, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Denmark; 37 acres, val. $650 
 BARNARD F. H, Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; coal operator; Rep; Unit; from Mass. 
 
 BECK JOHN, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 BEHRENS HENRY, Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; So acres, $3,200. 
 
 BEHRENS JULIUS, Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; owns So acres. 
 
 BELLINGER A. Sec. 22, P.O. Genesto; farmer; Dem; from N.Y; owns 119 acres. 
 
 BERGSTROM AUGUST, lives with L. \V. Iioit, P.O Geneseo; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 BERNHARD JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; works for Mrs. Doolittte; Luth; from Denmark. 
 
 BIGGS W. C. Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from W. Va; owns Soac. val. $4,800. 
 
 BILLS CHARLOTTE L. Mrs. Farm, Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; born in Loraine, Jef- 
 ferson Co. N.Y. April 16, 1837; came to this Co. in 1856; Meth; owns 242 acres, val. $12,000. 
 widow of Ora A. Bills, who was boin in Jamaica, Windham Co. Vt. Aug. 12, 1S32, died April 
 2. 1870; were married Jan. 27, 1857, at Edford, Henry Co; have three children, Geo. A., 
 Clarence M. and Carrie I., all living with mother. 
 
 BILLS GEO. A. lives with mother, C. L. Bills, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from 111. 
 BILLS HENRY, Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Church of God; from Vt; owns 120 acres. 
 BILLS M. A. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Church of God; from Vt; owns 160 acres. 
 BLANK J. lives with mother, Sec. 34, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Evangelical German; from Prussia. 
 BLIVEN LYMAN L. Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ind; owns 120 ac. $4,800. 
 BOESEE FRED. Sec. 20; coal miner; rents 40 acres of G. Bushnell; Dem; Luth; Germany. 
 BOLTON SAML. Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot; owns 5 acres. 
 BOYDEN CHAS. D. Sec. 17, P.O. Green River; farmer, rents So ac. of E. P. Boyden; Rep; 111. 
 BOYDEN JOHN D. Sec. 17, P.O.Green River; farmer, rents So ac. of E. P. Boyden; Rep; Mass. 
 BRIX JOHN, Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Austria; 80 acres, val. $3,200. 
 BROWN A. G. lives with Mrs. F. Smith; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pies; from Mass. 
 BROWN JOHN, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 BROWN JOHN, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for Downs & Wilson. 
 BROWN RANSSLER, Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N. Y.; rents 70 a< 
 BUCHANAN BENJ. lives with father, H. G. Buchanan; P.O. Morristown; Dem; born 111. 
 BUCHANAN H. G. Sec. 28; P.O. Morristown; farmer; Dem; from Md; wife owns 240 acres. 
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 BUCHANAN JOHN M. lives with father, H. G. Buchanan; P.O. Morristown; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 BUCHANAN THOS. P. lives with father, H. G. Buchanan; P.O. Morristown; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 BUCHOLZ HENRY, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 BUCHOLZ WM. P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 BUCKLEY THOMAS. P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 BURNS LARRY. P.O. Green River; coal miner; from Ireland. 
 
 BURNS PATRICK, Sec, 20; P.O. Green River; farmer; Dem; from Ireland; owns 160 acres. 
 
 CALHOUN ALECK, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 CARTER GEO. A. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; owns 240 acres. 
 CASERY JAS., P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 CAYANAGH, JAS., P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 CHISANOSKE JOS., Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Prussia; owns 60 acres. 
 CHRLSMAN, ]. R., P.O. Morristown; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Ivy. 
 CLAVONT JOHN', P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 CLEVER WM. Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; owns 160 acres. 
 COOK L. Sec. 2g, P.O. Geneseo, farmer; Dem; Luth, from Germany; owns 120 acres. 
 COURT MORITZ, Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany. 
 COURTHOUSE FRITZ, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 CRAWFOBD MOSES, Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O.Green River; born in Penn. in 1830; came 
 to Henry Co. in 1864; Rep; owns 280 acres land, val. $12,000; married Barbara Baduner, 
 of Penn. in 1851; three boys, John Clark, Samuel Harvey, Wm. Ewing. 
 CRAWFORD L. H. lives with father, M. Crawford; P.O. Green River; Rep; German Luth. 
 CURTIS ROBERT, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J- S. Lord. 
 CUSHMAN SYLVESTER, Sec. 4, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt; 160 acres. 
 
 DAVIS CHAS., P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 DAVIS HENRY, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 DAVIS JAS., F.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 DAVIS THOMAS, Sees. 23-24, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; rents 125 acres of D. L. Machesney; Rep. 
 
 DAVIS WM. Green River; coal miner; works for Downs & Wilson. 
 
 DENNIS DANL. C. Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Church of God; from Conn; 50 ac 
 
 OIEENBECK 31. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 23, P.O. Geneseo; born in Leroy, 
 Jefferson Co. NY. March 6, 1840; came to this county in June, 1855; Rep; Meih; owns 
 115 acres, val. $7,000; wife was Sarah C. Spickler, born in Lancaster Co. Pa. April 26, 1S43; 
 came here April 28, 1856; married Jan. 7, 1864; have had three children, all living: Albert 
 Courtland, born March 7, 1S65; Elvin Francis, born Aug. 22, 1871; and Minnie V., April 
 22, 1876; was in 112th Regt.i. V. I.; have been School Director eight years. 
 
 D1LENBECK S. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; born in Jefferson 
 Co. NY. April 6, 1845; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Church of God; owns 160 acres, 
 val. $7,000; wife was Genieve L. Seaton, born Bureau Co. 111. Sept. 8, 1S50; married Dec. 
 25. 1868; have had three children — one living, Chauncy Burdett; those deceased. Otis \\ . 
 and Arthur A.; all born on homestead. 
 
 DILENBECK W. Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N Y; 200 acres, $12,000. 
 
 DOLLBERRY L. Mrs. Sec. 16, F.O. Geneseo; from Sweden; 42 acres, val. $1,680. 
 
 DOOLITTLE A. R. Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Church of God; from Vt; 115 acres. 
 
 £)OOLITTL.E P. >lrs. Farmer, Sec. 14 P.O. Geneseo; born in Jamaica, Vt. May 11, 
 1823; came to this county in i860; Cong; owns 200 acres, val. $10,000; widow of E. S. 
 Doolittle, who was born May 21, 1818, at Townsend, Vt; died Feb. 19, 1862; had two chil- 
 dren, Ancephas and Edward B., the latter born April 24, 1854, at Jamaica, Vt; he manages 
 the farm. 
 
 DOWNS liOKEKT, Coal Operator, Green River; born in Delaware, Kent Co. Oct. 30, 
 1840; came to this county in 1875; Dem; Prot; wife was Mary Shirill, born in Grant Co. 
 Wis. July 19. 1845; married Aug. 14, 1865; have three children, Edwin Ellsworth, Sybil, 
 and Jessie; was in Ordnance Dept. 15th Army Corps; Mr. D. works two mines, in connec- 
 tion with partner, in Sees. 17 and 18. 
 
 DUCKET JAS., P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 DUFF GEO. Sec. 36, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 80 acres, $4,800. 
 
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 DUFF WM„ P.O. Geneseo; farmer; lives with father, G. Duff; Dem; from Pa; owns 40 acres. 
 DUSENBERY ALFRED, Sec. 32, P.O. Green River; farmer; owns 80 acres. 
 DUSENBERY F. Sec. 32, P.O. Green River; farmer; owns 160 acres. 
 
 "PDWARDS JOHN, Sec. 33. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Meth; from NY"; owns 160 acres. 
 
 *~^ ELLINGSWORTH JOHN L. Sec. 19, P.O. Green River; farmer; rents 160 acre.-. 
 
 ELLISON EDWARD T. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 24, 25, and 31, in Geneseo 
 Tp.; P.O. Geneseo; born in Chester, Windsor Co. Vt. Jan. IO, 1828; came to this county in 
 1854; Rep; Cong; owns 240 acres, val. §14,400; wife was Eleanor Carpenter, born Ply- 
 mouth, Windsor Co.Vt. Nov. 12, 1845; married Aug. 7, 1864, at Geneseo; have had five chil- 
 dren, three living, Sherman J., Homer E., and Ursula S.; those dead, Emma and Stella. 
 
 ERTMAN JOHN, Sec. 20, P.O. Green River; farmer; Luth; from Germany; owns 60 acres. 
 
 ERTMAN L. Sec. 33, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; owns so acres. 
 
 ERTMOND A. Sec. 29; P.O. Morristown; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 40 acres. 
 
 ERNST JACOB, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 160 acres. 
 
 ERNST JOHN, lives with father, J. Ernst; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 ERNST WM, lives with father, J. Ernst; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 EYVALD DAVID, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 20 acres. 
 
 T?ARR WASHINGTON, P.O. Green River; coal miner; Dem; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 FIEDLER ADAM, P.O. Geneseo; farmer and blacksmith; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 FIRCH DAVID, Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 120 ac. 
 FIRCH JULIUS, Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 60 acres. 
 FIRCH LEOPOLD, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres. 
 FLAGG N. H. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Mass; 25 acres. 
 FRELS HENRY, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Illinois. 
 
 pEE JEREMIAH, Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.; 120 acres. 
 
 ^- J GENRICH CI1AS. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 20 acres. 
 
 GENRICH FRED, Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 60 acres. 
 
 6ERXAXT ADAM. Fanner and Stock Raiser, Sec. 19; P.O. Green River; born in Ger- 
 many, Aug. 23, 1S45; came to this county in 1S63; Dem; Luth; owns 200 acres of land, val. 
 $8,000; wife was Mary Frels, burn in Rock Island Co., 111., April 15, 1847; married Feb. 
 2S. 1S65; has had five children, Margaret and Emma, deceased; Henry. Millie and George, 
 living. 
 
 GIBBONS MICHAEL. P.O. Green River; coal miner for Downs & Wilson; Dem; Henry Co. 
 
 GILBERT O. A. Sec. 17; P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.; 320 acres,$i6,ooo. 
 
 GILBERT MORTY, Sec. iS; P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; Prot; rents 92 acres. 
 
 GILROY PATRICK, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; rents So acres. 
 
 GUENTHER EMANUEL P. Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; pastor of German Church; from Germany. 
 
 T T ARRIS W. T. Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Church of God; from Indiana. 
 
 ■*■*■ HART ELIAS, Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N.Y.; 160 ac. 
 
 IIENDER HENRY, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; fanner; Luth; from Germany; rents 80 acres. 
 
 HENRY ('HAS.. P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 HERBISON G. W., P.O. Geneseo; fanner; lives with John Edwards; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 HILL THOMAS C. Member of the firm of Hill Bros., Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots, 
 Shoes, and Clothing, Green River; born in Williams Co. Ohio, April 1, 1848; came to this 
 county in 1849; ^ e P; Meth; owns share in .-tore, value $1,200; was in 9th Reg. Ills. Cav., 
 Co. C. 
 
 HILL WARREN E. Proprietor Drug Store. Green River. 
 
 HINTZ J. Sec. 34, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Evangelical German; from Prussia; owns 40 acres. 
 
 IIIRT JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; laborer, lives with G. Addicks; Rep; Meth; from Germany. 
 
 HOFFSTETTER E. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; 109 acres. 
 
 HOHENBOKEN GEO. D. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31, P.O. Morristown; born 
 in Oldenburg, Germany, Jan. 14, 1837; came to America in 1858; came to this county in 
 1865; Luth; owns 260 acres of land, val. $11,700; wife was Henrietta C. Fisch. born in 
 Prussia, April 16, 1845; married Jan. 28, 1869, at Geneseo, Henry Co. Ills.; have had three 
 children, Emma Margaret, Ida Amanda and John Frederick. 
 
278 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 HOIT L. W. Sec. 24, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N. H.; 244 acres. 
 
 HOLITZ ADAM, Sec. 28, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Germany; owns 80 acres. 
 
 HOLKE JULIUS, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; owns 80 acres. 
 
 HOLSINGER JACOB. Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 40 acres. 
 
 HORR J. B. Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; owns 60 acres. 
 
 HOWARD A. G. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; born in Windham 
 
 Co. Vermont, Oct. 4 1851; came to this county in 1866; Rep; Bapt; operates farm for 
 
 mother, who owns 80 acres, value $4,800; wife was Huda E. Holcomb, born in New York, 
 
 Oct. 3, 1855; married March 8, 1S75, at Geneseo, Henry Co. Ills.; was elected Collector in 
 
 1876. 
 HOWARD J. F. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; born in Windham Co. 
 
 Vermont, Aug. 31, 1847; came to this county in 1866; Rep; Meth; owns 146 acres of land, 
 
 value $4,500; wife was Luella S. Ewing, born in Windham Co. Vermont, Aug. 29, 1850. 
 
 married March I, 1871; have had three children; those living are Stella, Ella and Eva. 
 HOWARD NATHAN C. Farmer a^d Stock Raiser, Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; born in 
 
 Jamaica, Windham Co. Vermont, Oct. 7, l!^33; came to this county Oct. 12, 1854; Rep; Meth; 
 
 owns 165 acres, value $10,000; wife was Martha C. Dilenbeck, born in Jefferson Co. N. Y. 
 
 April I, 1841; married Aug. 21, 1861; have^had two children, Willard Edward and Leeland 
 
 Chauncy. 
 HUGHES JERRY, P.O. Green River; coal miner; Vorks for J. S. Lord. 
 HUNT WM. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; born in Edford Tp. 
 
 Henry Co. Ills. April 6, 1850; Rep; Meth; owns I2Q acres, value $4,Soo; wife was Lydia 
 
 A. Gee, born in Grant Co. Wisconsin, Nov. 7, 1852; married Dec. 28, 1871; have one child, 
 
 William R, 
 HUSHMAN TOHN, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 AMES JOHN, Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 80 acres of Chauncy Howard; Dem; 
 from Ohio. 
 
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 L/'ING J AS., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, works for G. A. Carter; Rep. 
 
 ■^ KINGSBURY NATHANIEL, Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from NY. 
 
 KIDDER WALTER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; born in Vermont 
 
 in 1824; came to Henry County in 1856; Rep; Cong; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,000; 
 
 has been Justice of Peace twenty years; married Harriet F. Brown, of New Hampshire, 
 
 in 1846; two children, Almeda Frances, Rosa Ann. 
 KNEELEY MICHAEL, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord. 
 KOPISKIE J. Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; owns 140 acres. 
 KORTHALS F. Sec. 20, P.O. Green River; farmer, lives with mother, Mrs. K; Luth; Germany. 
 
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 T EWIS PETER, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 LEWIS ACE, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for Downs & Wilson. 
 LARSON PETER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; born near Gotten- 
 
 burg, Sweden, Dec. 2, 1822; came to this state in 1852, and county in 1854; Rep; Luth; 
 
 owns 80 acres, val. $2,000; wife was Mary Ann Swedenborg, born in Nora, Sweden, Oct. 17. 
 
 1833; came to Henry Co. Geneseo, July 9, 1854; married Sept. 2, 1854; have had five 
 
 children, those living are Laura Sophia, Dora Matilda Charlotte, Emily Augusta, Mary 
 
 Silme Oliva; Jennie Willielmine Josephine, dead; Mr. L. was in 14th Reg. 2 Cav. Co. C, 
 
 two years and ten months. 
 LORD JOHN S. Coal Operator, Green River. 
 LYON ALVIN M. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. II; P.O. Geneseo; born in Tolland Co. 
 
 Conn. July 4, 1S43; came to this county in 1850; Ind; Prot; owns 80 acres, val. $2,800; wife 
 
 was Achsach Adams, born in Schuyler Co. 111. Oct. 9, 1847; married Oct. 1870. at Geneseo, 
 
 Henry Co. Ill; have had two children, Robert and Amy L. 
 
 l\/TcELROY JOHN, Green River; coal miner; Dem; from Louisiana. 
 
 *■**■ McFADGKN RORT. P.O. Green River; coal miner, works in Lord's mine. 
 McILVANE ALEX. P.O. Geneseo; works for E. T. Ellison; Rep; Cong; from Pa. 
 McNAUGMTEN M. D., P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for Downs & Wilson; Rep. 
 MAGERKERT AUGUST, Sec. 17- P.O. Green River; former; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: EDFORD TOWNSHIP. 279 
 
 MARSHALL JOS. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; born in Elk 
 drove. Cook Co. 111. March II, 1848; came to this county in 1S75; Rep; owns So acres, val. 
 $4,800; wife was Mary J. Scott, born in Windsor Co. Vt. May 28, 1845; mrrried Dec. 25, 
 I S71. at Maine, Cook Co; have had three children, all living, Elbert I., born Sept. 2S, 1S72; 
 Burden C. March 6. 1S74; Grade M. born Oct. 2. 1S75. 
 
 MEER ISAAC W. Sec. 18; P.O. Green River; coal miner and farmer, rents 303c. of F.Baum. 
 
 MEER JOHN. Green River; stock herder; Dem; Prot; from l'a. 
 
 MEER JOS. P.O. Green River; farmer, rents So acre*. 
 
 MILLER ALBERT, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, lives with G. Miller; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 MILLER GUSTAV, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents So acres; Dem; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 MILLER HERMANN, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 MURRY MARION, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 MUZZY EDSOX, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 10 and 15; P.O. Geneseo; born in Ja- 
 maica, Windham Co. Vt. April 24, 1S32; came to this county Jan. 24, 1S66; Rep; Cong; 
 owns 142 acres, val. $6, 000; wife was Martha A. Rand, born in Townsend, Windham Co. Vt. 
 Inlv 15. 1S36; married April 28, 1S58; have had two children, Fred E. and Alice P. 
 
 XJEWTON WM. P.O. Green River: coal miner for J. S. Lord. 
 
 NEWMAN JOHN, Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, Luth; from Prussia; own* So acres. 
 NIC LOY LOUIS, P.O. Geneseo; fanner, rents So acres of T. Green; Luth; from Prussia. 
 
 OHME WM., P.O. Geneseo; works for R. B. Paul; Luth; from Germany. 
 OUGH. JAMES, Sec. 18; P.O. Green River; farmer, rents 184 ac. of J. Harper; Rep; Prot. 
 
 OLLSOX ANDREW P. Farmer and Stock Raiser. Sec. 10; P.O. Geneseo; born in 
 Yonby, Sweden, July 15, 1S37; came to this county Oct. 1854; Rep; Prot; owns 92 acres, 
 val. $2,760; wife was Lucinda Nesbaum, born in Wabash Co. Ind. Dec. 25, 1S46; married 
 March 28, 1867, at Rock Island, 111; have had five children, Daniel Grant, Chas. Augustus, 
 Louis Andrew, Holly Stanton, Richard H.; Mr. O. was in 4th Regt. I. Cav. Co. M; has been 
 Pathmaster one year. 
 
 OUGH JNO. C. Farmer and Stock Raiser. Sees. 19 and 20; P.O. Green River; born in 
 Bureau Co. 111. Aug. 15, 1 S 5 5 ; came to this county in 1861; Rep; rents 100 acres of land, 
 val. $4,500; wife was .Mary Delany, born in Rock Island Co. Dec. 25, 1S56; have one child, 
 Daniel Lewis. 
 
 OUGH RICHARD, Sec. 19; P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; Epis; from England; 100 acres. 
 
 OUGH RICHARD, lives with father, R. Ough, P.O. Green River; Rep: from England. 
 
 "DALMER FRANK, Sec. iS; P.O. Green River; farmer; rents 60 acres of S. Sheppard. 
 
 PARPART JULIUS. Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Evang. German; from Prussia. 
 
 PAUL E. J. lives with father, J. Paul; P.O. Geneseo; Dem; from Mass. 
 
 PAUL LIBERTY, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 12 and 13; P.O. Geneseo; bom in 
 Union, Tolland Co. Conn. Nov. 16, 1S24; came to this county in 1856; Lib; Prot; owns 260 
 acres, val. $14,300; wife was Hannah M. Keyes, born in Ashford, Windham Co. Conn. May 
 26, 1826; married 1850; have had two children. Earnest J. and Sumner, who live with their 
 father, on the homestead; Mr. Paul is the son of Capt. Chauncy Paul, of Union, Tolland Co. 
 Conn. 
 
 PAUL R. B. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; born in U nion. Tolland Co. 
 Conn, [une 5, 1823; came to this county in 1S56; Rep; Prot; owns 2S7 acres, val. $14.35°; 
 wife was Ann E. Kinney, born in Union, Tolland Co. Conn. April I, 1831; married March 
 1852; at Union; have had three children, one living, Addie J.; two dead, Chauncey B. and 
 Emma J. 
 
 PAUL SUMNER, lives with father, L. Paul; l'.O. Geneseo; Dem; from Mass. 
 
 PER R IX A. I). Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; born in Webster, Mass, 
 Oct, 7, 1S43; came to this county in 1S55; Rep; Cong; owns 160 acres, val. $4,800; first 
 wife was Mary Hale, born in N.Y.; married March 24, 1S70, died April II, 1S75; had two 
 children, Henry A., born Jan. II, 1S71; Wm. S., born Dec. 21, 1872; second wife was Ade 
 line E. Thompson, born in Bureau Co. 111. Feb. 20, 1S43; married Feb. 23, 1876. 
 
 PERSHING JOS., P.O. (Ireen River; harness-maker; Rep; Meth; from Pa; prop. $1,50). 
 
 PERSHING WM. Green River; harness-maker; Rep; Meth; from Pa; owns house and lot 
 
 P1NKERTON MATTHEW, P.O.Green River; retired farmer; Rep; from l'a. 
 
 PIPAL GEO., P.O. Green River; works fur Wm. Smith; Dem. Luth; from Germany, 
 
280 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 PITTS GEO., P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 POBANZ F. A. Sec. 20; P.O. Green River; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 88 acres. 
 
 POBANZ FERDINAND, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, lives with father, F. Pobanz, Rep; Ev. Luth. 
 
 POBANZ FRED. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang. German; from Prussia. 
 
 POBANZ FRED. Jr. P.O. Geneseo; farmer, lives with father, F. Pobanz; Rep; Evang. Ger. 
 
 POBANZ GU STAVE, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, lives with father, F. Pobanz; Rep; Evang. Ger. 
 
 POBANZ GEORGE, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Evang. German; from Prussia. 
 
 POBANZ WM., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, lives with father, F. Pobanz; Rep; Evang. German. 
 
 POBANZ Mrs. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; Luth; from Germany; owns 20 acres. 
 
 POLSON C. M. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 160 acres of G. S. Wells; Rep; Meth. 
 
 POLSON SPENCER, lives with C. M. Poison, P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 POTTIGER DANIEL. P.O. Geneseo; works for H.Bill; Church of God; from Pa. 
 
 PUGH CHAS. Green River; potter; Rep; from Iowa. 
 
 PUGH THOMAS, Green River; coal miner; Rep. 
 
 D AHN DAVID, Sec. 33, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 20 acres. 
 
 REATMAN , Sec. 20, P.O. Green River; laborer; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 REMINGTON C. C. Sec. 24, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Mass; owns 76 ac. $5,000. 
 RISTAU JULIUS, Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Evan. Ger; from Prussia; owns 80 ac. 
 ROBERTS WM., P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for Downs & Wilson. 
 ROHRBACH CHRISTOPHER, Sec. 20, P.O.Green River; farmer; Luth; from Germany. 
 RUNDLEMAN FRITZ, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord. 
 
 OCHEIDEL GEO. Sec. 28, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents Jno. Altman; Luth; from Germany. 
 SCMICHEL J. Sec. 33, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; owns 70 acres. 
 
 SCHRADER GEO. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; born in 
 Oldenburg, Germany, Oct. 19, 1S34; came to Rock Island Co. in 1852 and Henry Co. in 
 1864; Dem; Luth; owns 240 acres of land, val. $9,600; wife was W. C. Weigand, born in 
 Prussia, Oct. 5, 1S40, married Jan. 13, 1859; have five children living, Etta, Martha, John, 
 Chas., Minnie. 
 
 SCOTT LOUISA Mrs. Sec. 24, P.O. Geneseo; farming; Meth; from N.H; owns 160 ac. $9,600. 
 
 SCOTT WALTER A., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, operates farm of mother, Louisa Scott; Rep; Meth. 
 
 SHAFFR MINOR, P.O. Mprristown; works for E. A. South; Rep; Bapt; from W. Va. 
 
 SHERILL ED., P.O. Green River; coal miner, foreman in Downs & Wilson's bank; Dem. 
 
 SIMMONS WM., P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for Downs & Wilson. 
 
 SMITH F. Mrs. Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; farm; Cong; from Ohio; owns So acres, val. $4,Soo. 
 
 SMITH L. K., lives with mother, Mrs. F. Smith, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Unit; from Ohio. 
 
 SMITH WM. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31, P.O. Green River; horn in Lippe, Prussia, 
 Nov. 10, 1822; oame to this Co. in 1851; Dem; Luth; owns 1,191 acres of land, val. $41,250; 
 wife was Caroline Ammert, born in Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 13, 1824, married April 19, 1849; 
 have had eight children; those living are, Margaret, Anna; John F., Carolina, and Emma. 
 
 SOUTH 1£. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32, P.O. Morristown; bom in Green Cu. Pa. 
 Feb. 27, 1827; came to this Co. in 1864; Dem; liapt; owns 3S0 acres of land, val. $19,000: 
 first wife was Sarah E. Long, born in Green Go. Pa. Dec. 13, 1S33, died Dec. 4, 1S65; had 
 four children, Mary Ann. L. (1. Swan, Dora Frances. Plummer W.; second wife was Mary 
 S. Somers, bom Fayette Co. Pa. Aug. 26, 1S4]; three children, Sarah E., Guy Allen, deceased, 
 and baby unnamed. 
 
 STUR JOHN, Sec. 17, P.O. Green River; farmer; Luth; from 111; owns So acres. 
 
 SULLIVAN FRANK, lives with father, M. T. Sullivan, P.O. Green River; Rep; from Mich. 
 
 SULLIVAN MYRON T. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sees. 7, 8, iS; P.O. Green River; 
 born N. Y.. ( Ontario Co., Aug. 3, 1825; came to this Co. in 1870; Rep; rents 600 acres, val. 
 $30,000; wife was Estra M. McKebey; married July 4, 1S44, at Bristol, Ontario Co. N. V.; 
 have had seven children; those living, Maria, Sarah, William, Myron, Frank, Jennie E. and 
 Charlotte; those dead, William and John; was in nth Reg. Mich. V. I., and then 1st Reg. 
 Engineer Mechanics. 
 
 SULLIVAN SAMUEL, lives with father, M. T. Sullivan; P.O. Green River; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 SULLIVAN WM. lives with lather, M. T. Sullivan; P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; from N. V. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: KDFORD TOWNSHIP. 281 
 
 SUjMXER T. P. Farmer and Carpenter; Sec. 17; P.O. Green River; horn in Conn, in 1813; 
 came to Henry Co. in 1851; Dem; owns 160 acres, val. S6,ooo; served as carpenter in the I. 
 Pioneer Corps six months; married Hannah E. Goodrich, of X. Y., in i 835 ; seven children, 
 four boys, three girls. 
 
 'TWYLOR ALBERT P. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; school teacher; in Flagg's house; Rep; Bapt. 
 
 TEMPLIN , Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Lutheran; from Germany. 
 
 THOMAS HANK, P.O.Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 THOMAS HENRY, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for Downs & Wilson. 
 THOMAS JOHN, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 THOMAS JOHN, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for Downs & Wilson. 
 THOMPSON PATRICK, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 TISCH AUGUST, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord. 
 11' 1'TS JOHN, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt; too acres; val. $9,600. 
 
 \17*AGLE HARTMAN, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lath; from Germany; 160 acres. 
 * V WALKER DAYID, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for Downs & Wilson. 
 
 WATSON WM., P.O Green River; coal miner; works for Downs & Wilson. 
 
 WEAVER JACOB, Farmer and Stock Raiser; .Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; horn in Bavaria, 
 Germany, Sept. 22, 1S29; came to Penn. in I836, then to Rock Island Co. in 1S3S, to Henry 
 Co. in 1S69; Rep; Lutheran; owns 160 acres, value $9,600; wife was Marv Weigand, born 
 Germany, Saxony. Jan. 31, 1S30; married Dec. 17, 1S50, at Hampton, Rock Island Co; have 
 had three children, one dead, Martha Caroline, those living, Margaret C. and John L 
 
 WEIDLEIN GEORGE, lives with father, John Weidlein; P.O. Morristown; Dem; Luth. 
 
 WEIDLEIX JOHX, Farmer and Stock Raiser; P.O. Morristown; born in Bavaria, Ger- 
 many, Jan. 17, 1S12; came to this county in 1851; Dem; Lutheran; owns 320 acres of land, 
 valued S17.600; wife was Elenora C. Ammert, born in Bavaria, Germany, Feb. 2, 1S20; mar- 
 ried March II, 1S39, in Bedford Co., Penn; have ad twelve children; those living are, An- 
 drew, born April 16, 1S40, Philip, born Dec. 23, 1841, Lewis, born May 4. 1846, Jacob, born 
 Feb. 17, 1850, George, born Sept. 25, 1854. Edward, born May 20, 1856, Caroline, born 
 March 29, 1859, Valentine, born Sept. 7, 1S63. 
 
 WEIGAND HENRY, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; rents 80 acres. 
 
 WEINRICH CHARLES, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 YVEINRICH ERNST, with C. .Veinrich; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 WENDT HENRY, Sec. 32; P.O. Morristown; farmer; Dem; Luth; from 111; 80 ac. in Sec. 20. 
 
 WERTFAM C, P.O. Green River, works for O. A. Gilbert; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 WEST WM., P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for Downs & Wilson. 
 
 WILDERMUTH C. Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres. 
 
 WILSON FRANK, Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 200 ac. of J. Wilson; Rep; Prot; N.H. 
 
 WILSON GARRETT A. Coal Operator, residence coal banks Sec. 17; P.O. Green 
 River; born in LaSalle Co. 111. Sept. 12, 1S48; came to this Co. in 1864; Rep; works coal 
 banks with partner, R. Downs, in Sees. 17-18; wife was Emily Christy, born in Wayne Co. 
 Iowa, Jan. 13, 1852; married Sept. 3, 1871; has two children: Clare Waldo, and Elsie L.; 
 was in 9th 111. Cav. Co. B. 
 
 WILSON JOEL, Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot; N. H; owns 200 acres. 
 
 WILSON WM. W. Sec. 17, P.O. Green River; farmer, rents 80 ac. of T. P. Sumner; Dem. 
 
 WISYAHN CHAS. Sec. 37. P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 1 00 acres; Evang. German; Prussia. 
 
 WOOD BEDER, P.O.Green River; lives with father, W. Wood; Rep; Prot; from 111. 
 
 WOOD DANIEL, P.O. Green River; lives with father, W. Wood; Rep; Prot; from 111. 
 
 WOOD DAVID, P.O.Green River; lives with father, W. Wood; Rep; Prot; from 111. 
 
 WOOD WELLINGTON. Sec. 17 and 20, P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; Prot; Iron. N. V. 
 
 WYNAL CHAS., P.O. Geneseo; lives with W. Dilenheck; Rep; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 \/ONKE FRED, Sec. 33, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 60 acres. 
 
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 Business Directory. 
 green river. 
 
 Downs & Wilson, Coal Operators; Mines on Sees. 17 and 18. 
 Hill Bros. Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Clothing, &c. 
 
 Hill Warren E. Druggist. 
 
 Lord Jno. S. Coal Operator. 
 
 CAMBRIDGE TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A LFRED S. D. Cambridge; merchant; Rep; Bapt; born Vt. 
 
 **- ALLBRIGHT A., P.O. Ulah; lumber; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 
 
 ALDRIDGE JOHN M. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ind; 78 ac. land. 
 
 ALLEN W. R. Cambridge; photographer; Rep; Chris, church; born 111. 
 
 ALTSCHULER SIMON, Cambridge; clothing and furnsg. goods; Ind; Lib; born German}-. 
 
 AMBROSE THOMAS, Cambridge; works R.R; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 AMMLRMAN J. R. Cambridge; vvheelright; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 
 
 AMMERMAN WILLIAM, Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 ANDERSON' A. L. Sec. 21, P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents of Mrs. Longshore; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON E. Sec. 30; farmer; Ind; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres land. 
 
 ANDERSON II. R Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Ky. 
 
 ANDERSON HANS, Sec. 27, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 77 acres land. 
 
 ANDERSON O. Sec. 34, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 80 acres land. 
 
 ANDERSON P. B. Cambridge; merchant tailor; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON S. Sec. 5; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON WILLIAM J. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 ARNOLD C. B. Sec. 29; P.O. Ulah; fanner; Rep; Bapt; born Vt; 160 acres land. 
 
 ATCHISON M. Sec. 22; laborer; Rep; Pies; born Ireland. 
 
 ATKINSON JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; born in County Deny, Ireland, May 
 19, 1836; Rep; Pies; owns So acres land, value §4,000; lived in Ireland nineteen years; came 
 to this country 1855; lived in Philadelphia five years; came to Kewanee, Henry Co. in 1S61, 
 lived there fifteen years; worked nine years and four months for Mr. Willard, Nurseryman; 
 has held office Roadmaster; married Miss Nancy McAdoo Feb. 3, 1858; she was born County 
 Donegal, Ireland; have eight children, six girls, two boys; lost one daughter. 
 
 AXELSON A. Sec. 14, P.O. Cambridge; fanner, rents R. Mascall's farm; Rep; Luth. 
 
 AXELSON A. M. Sec. 14, P.O. Cambridge; farmer, rents R. Mascall's farm; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 AXELSON FRANK, Sec. 14, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 AYRES A. D. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Bapt. pref; born Henry Co. 111. 
 
 AYERS A. S. Mrs. Widow, Cambridge; Pres; born in New York City. 
 
 AYRES JAMES E. Merchant, Cambridge; born in town of Andover, Henry Co. July 22, 
 1844. He has lived in this county thirty-two years, except three years when he lived in Stale 
 Kentucky. He has been in the business of Dry Goods, Groceries and Clothing, firm of 
 Ayres & Weir, for past five years. He was in the army in 112th Reg. 111. Infantry, and was 
 in twenty-six general engagements. He has two children, one daughter and one son. 
 
 AYRES THOMAS (i. Attorney, Cambridge; born Henry Co. 111. May 7, 1842. He has 
 lived in this state, in Henry County, for thirty-four years, except three or four years, when 
 he lived in State Kentucky; he has practiced his profession here about live years; he has held 
 office one of Trustees of this town for past five years; Dem; Lib. He married Miss Priscilla 
 A. Davenport Sept. 21, 1871; she was born in Cambridge. Henry Co; they have one child, 
 son, Bertram Seymour, born Sept. 27, 1872. 
 
 D ALL G. W. Cambridge; dairy business; Rep; Meth. pref; born N.Y. 
 
 BEACH J. H. Dr. Cambridge; dentist; Ind; Epis. pref; born Pittsburg, Pa. 
 
GEO. F. H. WILSON, 
 Cambridge. 
 

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 BALL OLIVER, Livery Stable, Cambridge; born Cortland Co. N.Y. April 23, 1835; Rep; 
 Lib; value property $15,000. He lived in New York State about twenty-one years, and 
 came to this state, in Henry Co.. in 1856, and has lived here over twenty years, except two 
 years in Minnesota. Is engaged in the Livery Business here, firm O. Ball & Son. Married 
 Miss Mary Jane Brown Aug. 24, 1S56; she was from Cortland Co. N.Y., born April 23. 1838; 
 they have three children, two sons and one daughter. 
 
 BASON" JOHN J. Farmer. Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; born in Washington Co. Pa. Feb. II, 
 1836; Dem; Bapt. pref; owns 150 acres land, value $7,500; lived in Pennsylvania ten years; 
 removed to Peoria Co. 111. and lived there about fourteen years, and came to Henry Co. and 
 has lived here seventeen years. Has held office School Director. Married Miss Eve Cath- 
 erine Gabler Nov. 27, 1855; she was born in Germany, July 20, 1S28; they have two children, 
 daughters; Sarah Elizabeth, born May 5 1857, Lucy, born May 2, i860. 
 
 REARDSLEY E. Cambridge; surveyor; Rep; Infidel; born N.Y. 
 
 BECKER GEORGE, Lumber and Grain Dealer, P.O. Ulah, Sec. 21; born Jefferson Co. 
 N.Y. Dec. 6, 1839; Rep; Meth; value property $1,500; lived in New York State about twen- 
 ty-eight years; came to this state and county in May, 1S68, and has lived here nine years, and 
 is engaged in Grain and Lumber Business. Was in the army, enlisted Aug. II, 1862, in the 
 10th New York Artillery, and participated in every battle in which iSth army corps was en- 
 gaged, from Cold Harbor to surrender of Gen. Lee at Appomattox. He holds office Post- 
 master this town; married Miss Alice E. Howe Dec. 5,- 1860; she was born in Antwerp, 
 Jefferson Co. N.Y. Oct. 7, 1845; have three children, Katie Alice, George Leslie, Frank Elmer; 
 lost three children. 
 
 BELKNAP W. S. Cambridge; salesman; Dem; Lib; born Orange Co. N.Y. 
 
 BENSON A. Sec. 15, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; renter; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 BENSON JOHN, Cambridge; tailor; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BENSON LARS, Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Cambridge; born in Sweden Aug. 13, 1826; Rep; 
 Lib; owns 174 acres land, value $9,000. He lived in Sweden twenty-eight years, and came 
 to this country in 1854; arrived in Moline, Rock Island Co. Aug. 19, 1S54; came to Henry 
 Co. March 14, i860, and has lived here sixteen years; his father living in Sweden; his brother 
 lives in this town and county. 
 
 BEVERIDGE PETER H. Treasurer Henry Co., P.O. Cambridge; born Aberdeen- 
 Scotland, Feb. 21, 1834; came to this country in 1S39; came to Ashland, Ohio, and lived 
 there fourteen years. He lived in Scott Co. Iowa, three years; came to this state, Henry 
 County, in 1856, and has lived here over twenty years. He has held office Supervisor; was 
 President Agricultural Society for ten years; he was elected treasurer of Henry Co. in 1873, 
 and re-elected in 1S75; Rep; Cong; owns farm 320 acres, value $19,200, owns farm 160 acres 
 Nebraska, value $1,920, total, $21,120. He married Miss Eliza L. Carter Oct. 25, 1859; she 
 was born Ashland, Ohio, March 17, 1837, she died Feb. 2, 1875; they had five children, three 
 sons, two daughters. 
 
 BLOMBEY JOHN, Cambridge; cigar-maker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BLUM BEY OLOFF, Cambridge; shoemaker; Rep; Bapt; born Sweden. 
 
 BOBBETT HANNAH E. Mrs. widow, Cambridge; Cong; born Ohio; property $3,000. 
 
 BOON JOHN, Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents farm R. Mascall; Rep; Meth. 
 
 BOWEN S. F. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Meth; born Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 BOWEN W. S. Sec. 21, P.O. Ulah; clerk; Ind; Meth; born Pa. 
 
 BOWEN WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec, 22, P.O. Ulah; born in Philadelphia, Pa. Oct. 28, 
 1824; Ind; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; lived in Philadelphia about thirty years; 
 removed to Kewanee, Henry Co. in 1854; was i n the army, Co. G, 112th Reg. 111. Infantry; 
 acted as Hospital Steward; served three years and honorably discharged; lias held office 
 Justice Peace for eight years and School Director many years. Is engaged in Grain and 
 Lumber business, ami is freight and Ticket Agent P. & R.. I. R. R. at this place; married 
 Caroline Starkey, of Philadelphia, 1848; she died 1861; married Mrs. Mary E. Appleman, 
 of Columbia Co. Pa. Aug. 12, 1862; have seven children, five sons, two daughters. 
 
 BOYD A. H. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 BOYD JAMES M. Cambridge; works in lumber yard; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 BOYD SAMUEL G. Merchant Tailor, Cambridge; born in Lewis County, Ky. April 
 25, 1815; Rep; I'niv; value property, $2,000; lived in Ky. three or four years and removed 
 to Ohio in 1819; lived in that state about thirty-eight years; came to this stale. Cambridge, 
 Henry County, 1859, and has lived here seventeen years; has held office School Director; 
 married Miss Eliza Young, Sept. 20, 1838; she died in May, 1874; then married Mrs. I . M . 
 Newton, formerly F. M. Putnam, from Vermont, March 18, 1875; he had six children bj 
 first wife, three sons and three daughters; has lost three children. 
 
 BOYD ROBERT, Sec. 9, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; 240 acres. 
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 BOYJD JOHN, Farmer and Teamster, Cambridge; born in Bucks Co. Penn. Nov. 6, 1835; 
 Rep; Epis; value property $1,000; he lived in Penn. about twenty-five years, then came to 
 Henry Co. Illinois, in 1852; has lived here twenty-four years; was in the army, Co. C, 112th 
 Reg. Ills. Infantry; he was in a number of severe battles, and was honorably discharged; he 
 married Miss Emily W. Welton, Nov. 25, 1858; she was born April 17, 1S36; they have 
 three children, two girls and one boy; have lost three children. 
 
 BRINKERHOFF AUGUSTUS W. Cambridge; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born 111. 
 
 BRINKERHOFF CHARLES E. Cambridge; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born N. Y. 
 
 BRINKHOFF D. Farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Ulah; born Hanover, Germany, Sept. 18, 1826; 
 Ind; Luth; owns 400 acres land, 240 acres in town of Cambridge, 160 acres in town of 
 Burns, value $24,000; lived in Germany about twenty years, and came to this country in 
 1846; lived in New York State two years; went to California in 1849; came to this state and 
 county in 1855, and has lived here twenty-one years; he has held office School Director; 
 married Miss Sarah Jane Stackhouse in Dec. 1855; sne was from New York State; they have 
 five children, one son and four daughters; lost one son. 
 
 BRINKERHOFF JAMES D. Ice Dealer, Cambridge; born in New York City, March 
 17, 1825; he lived there about three years; lived in Hackensack, New Jersey, sixteen years; 
 went to sea on whaling expedition for two years, and sailed around the world, returned to 
 New York for four years; he came to this state, in Knox Co. in 1853, and has lived in this 
 county twelve years; he has held office of Justice of Peace for seven years, and School 
 Director for eight years; Rep; Meth; value property, $2,000; married Miss Margaret A. 
 Williams, March 31, 1846; she was born in New York City Sept. 8, 1826; they have five 
 children, four sons and one daughter; have lost three sons. 
 
 BRISTOL ELIZABETH Mrs. widow; Sec. 9, P.O. Cambridge; Meth; born Canada; 40 acres- 
 
 BRISTOL SAMUEL, Sec. 9, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Ills. 
 
 BRITTAN W. W. Cambridge; clerk Cambridge House; Dem; Pres. pref; born New Jersey. 
 
 BROBERG SWAN, Cambridge; cigarmaker, Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BROOKS JOSEPH A. Sec. 21; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 
 
 BROWN CAROLINE Mrs. Sec. 14; P.O. Cambridge; born Pa; 20 acres. 
 
 BRUCE H. Cambridge; wagon-maker; Lib; born Virginia. 
 
 BRUCE M. Cambridge; carpenter; Dem; Lib; born Virginia. 
 
 BRUCE W. S. Cambridge; carpenter; Dem; Hard Shell Bapt. pref; born Virginia. 
 
 RRYAN JOHN L. Physician and Surgeon, Cambridge; born Wayne Co. Ky. Oct. 3, 1829; 
 Rep; Bapt; value property $5,000; he lived in State of Kentucky twenty-five years, then 
 removed to Indiana and was there six years; upon the breaking out of the war he was com- 
 missioned surgeon of the 26th Missouri Reg. Infantry and served in the field two years, and 
 then had charge military hospital of eruptive diseases in City Louisville for one year and 
 five months; he has practiced his profession in this county about seven years; he married 
 Miss Hannah M. Deitz of Blue Lick, Indiana, Oct. 13, 1857; they have five sons. 
 
 BURGESS ERASTUS J. Proprietor Burgess House, Cambridge; born in Jefferson Co. 
 New York, Feby. 12, 1811; he lived in New York State about fourteen years; he went to 
 Michigan in 1825; large part of people were Indians; he carried the mail from Detroit to 
 Pontiac, and from there to Mt. Clemens; for nine miles no white person, only Indian cabins; 
 he lived in Ohio about six years. Rep; Cong; he married Miss Lucena M. Hunt, April 13, 
 1833; she was from Trumbull Co. Ohio, was born Nov. 15, 1815; they have had six children, 
 three sons and three daughters; have lost two sons and two daughters. 
 
 BUR MAN C. Cambridge; shoemaker, Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BURNDLIN P. B. Sec. 16, P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents Dixon's farm; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BURNS S. Cambridge; works for Dennick; Rep; Cong; born Pa. 
 
 BYERLY N., P.O. Cambridge; blacksmith; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 
 
 /^AHON O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Ohio; val. property $1,600. 
 
 ^ CALHOUN ROBERT G. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Ireland. 
 
 CADY L. S. Farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Cambridge; born in Cuba, Allegany Co. New York, 
 June 22, 1826; Dem; Lib; owns 50 acres land, value $2,500; he lived in New York State 
 ten years; lived in Canada four years; came to this county and state in 1840, and has lived 
 here over thirty-six years; one of earliest settlers; he has counted one hundred deer at one 
 time here on the prairie; plenty of wolves around here then; has held office of Road Com- 
 missioner and School Director; married Anna Mascall, Dec. 20, 1848; she was from Pa.; 
 have seven children; lost one. 
 
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 CADY S. W. E. Farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Cambridge; born in Virginia. Jan. 13, 1847; Rep; 
 Lib; owns 160 acres land, val. $6,400; removed from Virginia at early age to this state and 
 County, in 1S49; lived in Cambridge eleven years, and has lived in this county twenty-seven 
 years; one of early settlers; only two houses on road from Cambridge to Geneseo; married 
 Miss Sarah F. Johnson, Feb. 26, 1S71; she was from Boone Co. Indiana, born Oct. 22, 1841; 
 they have three children, two boys and one girl; lost two children. 
 
 CAMERY DAVID, Cambridge; carpenter; Dem; Lib; born Virginia. 
 
 CATRNES JAMES, Cambridge; clergyman; Rep; Bapt; born in Scotland; came to U.S. 1849. 
 
 CARLSON C. A. Cambridge; sewing machine agent; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 CARLSEN C. M. Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Ind; Second Adventist; born Sweden. 
 
 CARLSON JOHN. Sec. 26, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 40 acres. 
 
 CARLSON PETER, Sec. 11, P.O. Cambridge; farmer, rents of J. Mascall; Rep; Luth. 
 
 CARSTENS ANDREW, Cambridge; bakery and confectionery; Dem; Luth; born Europe. 
 
 CARTER CHARLES A. Cambridge; painter; Rep: Lib; born Ills. 
 
 CHAMBERLAIN E. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Epis; born 111. 
 
 CHAMBERLAIN J. S. Rev. Cambridge; pastor Episcopal Church; Rep; born Buffalo. 
 
 CHAMBERLAIN PHIL. C. Cambridge; law student; Rep; Epis; born 111. 
 
 CHAPMAN JOHN W. Cambridge; wagon-maker; Rep; Bapt. pref; born Indiana. 
 
 CHERRY E. Cambridge; laborer; Lib; Bapt. 
 
 CHERRY JAMES, Sec. S, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Bapt; born Ohio. 
 
 CHILBERG N.G.Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 CHILLBURG HENRY H.Cambridge; druggist; Rep; Swedish Luth; born Iowa. 
 
 CHILLBERG S.J.Cambridge; clerk for Ayers & Weir; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 CHURCH R. Cambridge; blacksmith; Rep; Lib; born N. Y. 
 
 CLARK G. M. Watchmaker and Jeweler, Cambridge; born Bedford Co. Penn. Aug. 24, 
 1840; came to county 1855; Rep; Bapt; residence second house south of depot. 
 
 CLARK JAS. Cambridge; works railroad; Rep; Bapt; born Ireland. 
 
 CLARK JAS. Cambridge; Dem; Meth; born Pa. 
 
 CLARK JAMES H. Retired Farmer, Cambridge; born in Bedford Co. Penn. June 24, 
 1828; Rep; Meth; owns 560 acres of land, three houses and lots, value $33,000. He was a 
 potter by trade, and lived in State of Pennsylvania about 21 years, and came to Knox Co. 
 111. in 1849; lived thereabout eight years; worked in pottery business one year in Peoria Co; 
 came to this Co. March 19, 1857, and has lived here nineteen years; most all vacant land, 
 and only few houses when he came; he married Mrs. Lucinda Clark, formerly Miss Lucinda 
 Wigant, Feb. 19, 1869; she was born in Wood Co., Ohio, April 11, 1S28. 
 
 'LARK JOHN, P.O. Cambridge; farmer, rents J. Mascall's farm; Rep; Lib. 
 
 CLARK SCOTTO, Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; born Madison Co. N.Y., March 19, 
 1851; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; lived in New York State about thirty- 
 three years; removed to this state and to this Co. in 1854, and has lived here twenty-two 
 years; has held office of School Director and Road-master; married Miss Lucy A. Olcott, 
 May 1, 1845; she was born Jan. 21, 1825; she died May 23, 1849; one child; married Har- 
 riet A. Leason, of Madison Co. N.Y. Sept. 6, 1849; sne was born March 2, 1826; have live 
 children, daughters. 
 
 CLINE P. W. Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born Va. 
 
 COBB J. L. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 
 
 COBB J. S. Cambridge; blacksmith; Rep; Bapt; born Mass. 
 
 COCHREN JAMES S. Farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Cambridge; born in Knox Co. Ohio, March 
 10, 1836; Dem; Lib; owns 75 acres land, value $3,750; he lived in Ohio about twelve years; 
 came to this state in Fayette Co. 1849; came to this Co. in 1852, and has lived here twenty- 
 four years; only two houses on road between here and Geneseo; married Miss Nancy Cooper, 
 Dec. 17, 1863; she was born in Parke Co. Ind., Jan. 30, 1841, and was brought up in this state; 
 they have three children, two daughters and one son; has lost one son. 
 
 COLDY T. H. Sec. 32, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Meth; born 111; 80 acres land. 
 
 COLLINS WM.Sec. 21, P.O. Ulah; laborer; Dem; Lib. 
 
 COMBS EDWARD, Cambridge; works elevator; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
 COMBS EDWARD F. Cambridge; engineer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
 COMBS FRED L.Cambridge; Chronicle office; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
 COMBS W. A. Cambridge; railroad agent; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
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 COND1T JOHN, Sec. 6, P.O. Cambridge; laborer; Dem; Lib. 
 
 CONNELL JOHN, Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 40 acres land. 
 
 CONNELL PAT. Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 40 acres land. 
 
 CONVERSE JAMES A. Furniture Store, Cambridge; born in Susquehanna Co. Perm. 
 Aug. 14, 1836; Ind; Pres; value of property $6,000. He removed to Rhode Island at an 
 early age; lived there nine years; came to this state, Henry Co. in 1846, and has lived here 
 over thirty years; one of the earliest settlers; they carried the mail from Chicago to Rock 
 Island on horseback; he was engaged in farming and stock raising for twenty years, and has 
 carted wheat to Rock Island and sold it at 24 cents a bushel; has been engaged in furniture 
 business here nine years; he married Miss Maria S. Penny, Dec. 12, i860; she was from 
 Long Island, N.Y.; they have four children, two boys and two girls. 
 
 COOK F. A. Brick Manufacturer, Cambridge; born in Wethersfield, Henry Co. 111. Nov. 8, 
 1842; Rep; Lib; value property $10,000; lived in Kewanee for some years, and came to 
 Cambridge in 1870; has been engaged in manufacturing brick for the past twelve years; was 
 in the army, 7th Missouri Regiment, Co. I; was wounded in siege of Vicksburg, May 20, 
 1863; was in many severe battles; married Miss Mary A. Demoro, Oct. 24, 1867; she was 
 from Kewanee, this county; have had one child, daughter, born March 12, 1872; she died 
 July 24, 1872. 
 
 CORBY PAT. Cambridge; works on railroad; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 COX BENJ. Sec. 21; farmer, rents of Perkins; Dem;^Lib; born 111. 
 
 CROUCH JOHN, Cambridge; billiard-hall; Rep; Bapt; born Pa. 
 
 CUFF WM. A. Cambridge; carpenter; Lib; Bapt; born Va. 
 
 CURRIN BERNARD, Farmer, Cambridge; born in Ireland in June, 1839; Dem; Cath; 
 value of property, 156 acres of land, $10,000; he lived in Ireland fifteen years, and came to 
 this country 1854, and has lived 22 years in this Co. and state; his parents live in Ire- 
 land; he has one brother and one sister living at Orion in this Co. 
 
 CURTIS O. B. Sec. 33, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Pa; 80 acres land. 
 
 CUTTIGAN EDWARD, Cambridge; works on railroad; Dem; Cath; born Indiana. 
 
 ipvAHLBERG F. O.Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 *-S DAVENPORT C. E. Cambridge; lives with father; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 DALRYMPLE WILLIAM L. Deputy Clerk, P.O. Cambridge; born in Knox Co. 
 Ohio, April 7, 1827; he lived in State of Ohio 25 years, and came to this state, in Henry Co. 
 and has lived here over 23 years; only two houses between Cambridge and Orion at that 
 time; he has held office of Clerk of Circuit Court, also Treasurer of Henry Co; has held the 
 office of Justice of the Peace for the past 16 years; holds office of Coroner; Rep; Bapt; val. 
 of property $2, 000; married Miss Adelia M. Seeley, Nov. 15, 1856; she was from Niagara 
 Co. N.Y.; they have four children, two sons and two daughters. 
 
 DAVENPORT J. T. Cambridge; blacksmith; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 DAVENPORT THOS. F. Farmer, Cambridge; born in Stamford, Conn. Feb. 6, 1820 ; 
 Rep; Lib; value of property $5,000; lived in Connecticut eight years; lived in New York 
 city until fifteen years old, then removed to Morristown, Henry Co. with the colony in 1837, 
 and has resided in this Co. about 40 years; one of the few resident settlers that was here at 
 that time; the nearest house south of his father's was twelve miles distant. The Indians had 
 not left the county; their camps were on the creeks. Has been engaged in farming, mercan- 
 tile and milling business; built first store, and sold the first goods ever sold in this town; was 
 in the army, First Lieut. Co. H, 112th Reg. I.V.I enlisted as private; was Brigade Commissary 
 and also Quartermaster; has held office of Clerk, Sheriff, and Treasurer of Henry Co., also 
 was appointed Assessor of Internal Revenue of Henry Co.; married Miss Elizabeth Lloyd, 
 of Bucks Co. Pa. June 22, 1848; she was born Jan. 31, 1822; they have three children, two 
 daughters and one son; lost two sons. 
 
 DAVIS EDWARD, Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Cong; born South Wales. 
 
 DAVIS W. M. Sec. 34, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Ohio; 160 acres land. 
 
 DEAN D. E. Cambridge; hardware; Dem; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
 DEAN E. S. Sec. 25, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Vt; 240 acres land. 
 
 DEAN H. A. Cambridge; tinner; Dem; Epis; born N.Y. 
 
 DEAN W. B. Cambridge; hardware, Rep; Bapt. pref; born N.Y. 
 
 DECKER ELISHA T., P.O. Cambridge; lives with father; I. Mascall owns farm; Rep: Lib; 111. 
 
 DECKER S. M. Sec. 26, P.O. Ulah; farmer; B. Connell owns farm; Rep; Meth; born NJ. 
 
 DECKER SAMUEL, Cambridge; barber; Rep; Latter Day Saint; born Henry Co. 111. 
 
 DECKER WM. M. lives with father, Sec. 22, P.O. Ulah; Rep; Meth; born NJ. 
 
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 DECKER JAMES, Farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Cambridge; bom in Bradford Co. Term. Feb. 
 7, 1817; lived in Pennsylvania about fourteen years; removed to Ohio, lived there six years; 
 came to this state in 1837, to Pike Co; came to this Co. in 1841, and has lived here over 35 
 years; one of the earliest settlers; only very few here at that time; has carted his wheat to 
 Chicago and sold it for 50 cents a bushel and sold pork at $2 a cwt; married Sarah Edwards, 
 of Missouri, in 1838; she died in 1866; he then married Mrs. Emeline Randall, .formerly 
 Emeline Stackhouse, Oct. 25, 1867; she was from Bradford Co. Penn., born June 20, 1825; 
 they have eight children, five sons and three daughters; have lost one son; Rep; Lib; owns 
 190 acres of land, val. $10,000. 
 
 DECKER J. W. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth. pref; born 111. 
 
 DECKER JOHN I. Farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; born in New York city, Feb. 15, 1815; 
 Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,000; he is a cabinet and pianoforte maker by 
 trade, and lived in New York city 27 years; lived in Hudson Co. N. J. 16 years; removed to 
 Henry Co. 111. and has lived here 21 years; married Miss Abigail D. E. Kline, Dec. 16, 
 1830; she was born in Cincinnati, and was brought up in New York city; they have seven 
 children, five sons, two daughters; lost three children. 
 
 DECKER W. P.Cambridge; police officer; Rep; Lib; born Henry Co. 111. 
 
 DENGLE A. Sec. 5; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Germany. 
 
 DENGLE JOHN H. Cambridge; lives with father; Dem; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
 DENNISON A. Cambridge; mason; Rep; Cong; born N.Y. 
 
 DEXTER WALTER M. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Ulah; born in Piscataquis Co. Maine, 
 Dec. 19, 1831; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; lived in Maine about twenty- 
 three years, then went to California and was there six years; came to Stark Co. this State and 
 lived there twelve years; came to this county in 1874; has held office of School Director in 
 Stark Co; holds same office here; married Miss Alida Jane Bennett, Nov. 24, 1862; she was 
 born in Pennsylvania and brought up in Stark Co. Ill; they have four children, one boy and 
 three girls. 
 
 DICKENSON S. F. Rev. Cambridge; pastor Cong. Church; Rep; born Williamstown, Mass. 
 
 DIDDY CHARLES, lives with father, Sec. 9; P.O.Cambridge; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; 40 ac. 
 
 DIDDY WM. Sec. 9; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born N.Y.; 80 acres land. 
 
 DIESCH THEODORE, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Cambridge; born in Prussia, Germany, 
 Jan. 25, 1832; Dem; Cath; 40 acres land, value $2,000; lived in Germany twenty-two years, 
 and came to this country in 1854; lived in New York State two years; came to Moline this 
 state in 1856, lived four years; came to this county i860; has lived here sixteen years; mar- 
 ried Miss Mary Schmooll, Feb. 25, 1862; she was born in Germany, March 12, 1842; they 
 have three children, one boy and two girls; lost one girl. 
 
 DINNICK C. S. Cambridge; retired; Rep; Liberal; born Ohio. 
 
 DINNICK L. F. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born 111. 
 
 DIXON JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Ulah; born Westmoreland Co. England, April 
 14, 1823; Ind; Epis. pref; owns 200 acres land, value $12,000; lived in England about 
 twenty-nine years, and came to this country in 1852; came to this county and state same 
 year, and has lived here about twenty-five years — one of the earliest settlers, all prairie heie 
 when he came; has held office of School Director and Road-master; married Miss Matilda 
 Burndlin, Sept. 3, 1869; she was born in Sweden, May 16, 1844; have four children, one son 
 and three daughters. 
 
 DONDLEY JOHN, Cambridge; works on railroad; Dem; Lib; born Ireland. 
 
 DUNLAP A. J. Cambridge; canvasser; Dem: Christian; born Ohio. 
 
 DUNLAP G. W. Cambridge; physician; Dem; Christian; born Ohio. 
 
 T^ATON J. A. Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 *-* ECKSTROUM E., P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents of Morris; Rep; Meth. 
 
 EHRMANN JACOB, Cambridge; tinner; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 ELLENWOOD A. Cambridge; blacksmith; Dem; Bapt. 
 
 ELLIOTT JOHN, Sec. 12; Cambridge; works for Mrs. Jennings; Dem; Pies; born England. 
 
 ELM JOHN, Sec. 24; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 80 acres land. 
 
 ELSE CHAS. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Cambridge; born in England, Feb. 14, 1824; Rep; Lib; 
 owns 170 acres, val. $10,000; came to this country at an early age, and lived in Pa. eleven 
 years, and came to this state and county in 1839, arR l ^ as lived here thirty-eight years — one 
 of the few early settlers now living, who came that time; used to take him a week to go to 
 mill, carted his grain to Chicago, 150 miles; only one small frame tavern in Chicago then; 
 has held office of School Director and Road-master; married Miss Mary S. Vincent, in Feb. 
 1850; she was from N.Y. State; have eight children, four sons and four daughters. 
 
290 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 ELSE SARAH F. Mrs. Sec. 4; Cambridge; widow; Bapt. pref; born Va; 40 acres land. 
 
 ELSTON JACOB W. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Cambridge; born in Tioga Co. N.Y. March 
 19, 1827; Dem; Lib; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000; lived in N.Y. State about twenty- 
 four years; came to this state in 1851; lived in Knox Co; came to this town and county in 
 1853, and has lived here over twenty-three years; only one farm under fence on road between 
 here and Geneseo at that time, and only one house standing on north side of the Grove; 
 married Miss Abbie Benson, Dec. 25, 1847; she was born in Green Brier Co. Va. Nov. 27, 
 1831; she was brought up in Knox Co. Ill; have five children, three sons, two daughters; 
 lost one daughter, 
 
 ELSTON LUTHER, lives with father, Sec. 5; P.O. Cambridge; Dem; Lib; born 111. 
 
 ENSTROM Q. P. Cambridge; wagon-maker; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 ENGSTROM P. Sec. 33; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Adv; born Sweden; 80 acres land. 
 
 ERICKSON C. M. Cambridge; tailor; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 ERICKSON E. Sec. 31; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 acres land. 
 
 T^ERGUSON J. Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Bapt. pref; born Canada; 142 acres. 
 FICKLING J. Sec. 13; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Lib; born England; 160 acres. 
 
 FIERCE WILSON, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Ulah; born Athens Co. Ohio, Aug. 24, 1823; 
 Rep; U. Breth; owns 160 acres, value $9,600; blacksmith by trade; lived in Ohio seven 
 years, and removed to Indiana in 1830; lived there nineteen years; came to Knox Co. 111. in 
 1849, and came to Henry Co. in 1S62; has lived here fourteen years; has held office of Com- 
 missioner of Highways in Knox Co. when it was first organized; olso Overseer'of Poor; mar- 
 ried three times : first to Rebecca B. Grubbs, of Ohio, July 16, 1846; she died May 16, 1849; 
 two children; married Charlotte Gibbs, of Athens Co. Ohio, Nov. 20, 1850; she died Aug. 3, 
 1871; had eleven children; married Phietta Biggerstaff, of Athens Co. Ohio, March II, 1872; 
 they have one child, Wilson L. D. Fierce, born June 20, 1875. 
 
 FICKLING E. A., P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 FLAGG ELIJAH A. Cambridge; born in Middlesex Co. Mass. July 29, 1816; Rep; Cong; 
 value property $1,000; lived in the State of Mass. thirty-nine years, and then removed to 
 Town Cambridge, Henry Co. State Illinois, April 13, 1855, and has lived here twenty-two 
 years; he married Miss Lois H. Chapman, April 4, 1839; she was from Pepperell, Mass; they 
 have three children, one son and two daughters; lost two children. 
 
 FLAGG- WM. E. Marble Yard, Cambridge; born in Boston, Nov. 26, 1852; Rep; Lib; he 
 lived in Boston two years and then removed to this state and county in 1S54, and has lived 
 here twenty-two years; he has been engaged in the marble business for the past six years and 
 has the only marble yard in Cambridge; his father and mother reside in this town. 
 
 FLANSBURG ARTHUR H. Sec. 26; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
 FLANSBURG JOHN D. Sec. 26; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
 FLANSBURG WILLIAM, Sec. 26; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Free-will Bapt; born N.Y. 
 
 FOLLETT JOHN M. Center St., North of Fire Proof; Dealer in Agricultural Imple- 
 ments, Cambridge; born in Essex Co., N. Y. March 18, 1832; moved to Galesburg, 111. 
 1837; came to Henry County, 1852; took part in Kansas war under Jim Lane, 1856; mar- 
 ried to Miss H. B. Hill, in Galesburg, III., July 9, 1857; enlisted at Cambridge, 111. in Co. 
 H, 33d I.V.I. Sept. 19, 1861; re-enlisted at Indianola, Texas, in Co. H, 33d Infantry Illinois 
 Veteran Volunteers, Jan. 1, 1864; served during the war as private, 2d Sergt, 1st Sergt, and 
 2nd Lieut; discharged at Vicksburg, Miss., Nov. 24, 1865; has a wife and four children, 
 all living; Ind; Infidel. 
 
 FORT D. Cambridge; works for Mrs. Jennings; Rep; Lib. 
 
 FREDERICKS NELSE, Farmer, Sec. 9; Cambridge; born in Denmark, Oct. 26, 1844; 
 Rep; Luth; owns 80 acres land, val. $4,000; lived in Denmark about eighteen years and came 
 to this country in 1862; came to Moline this state same year; came to Cambridge, Henry Co. 
 1864; is wagon-maker by trade, and carried on the business seven years in Cambridge; mar- 
 ried Louise Samuels, Nov. 5, 1864; she was born in Moline, Rock Island Co; they have two 
 children, Lizzie Corinne and Cora. 
 
 FULNER SYLVESTER, Cambridge; street commissioner; Dem; Bapt; born Pa. 
 
 /"""ARRISON G. G. Cambridge; Central Hotel; Rep; Lib; born Ind. 
 ^ Jr GARRTSON MILTON, Cambridge: farmer; Rep; Pies; born Tenn. 
 GARRISON W. II. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Indiana. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: CAMBRIDGE TOWNSHIP. 291 
 
 GAINES ELBERT H. Lumber Dealer, Cambridge; born in Cambridge, Henry Co. 111. 
 
 Jan. 10, 1852; he has lived in this county for the past twenty-four years, except one year 
 when he lived in Pike Co. in this state, and a short time in Chicago; he is of the firm of 
 Stewart & Gaines, Dealers in Lumber and all kinds of Building Material, for the past five 
 years; Rep; Cong, pref; he married Miss Fanny 1!. Page, Oct. 3, 1876; she was born in Dixon 
 111. Oct. 21, 1857. 
 
 GIBBS P. Sec. 21; P.O. Ulah; blacksmith and farmer; Dem; Meth; born Ohio. 
 
 GIBBS W., P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents of S. B. Arnold; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 
 
 GILLILAND LEVI S., Cambridge; printer; Rep; Pres; born Pa. 
 
 GLASS NEAL, Blacksmith; Cambridge; born in Paisley, Scotland, Jan. 1, 1847- Rep- Epis- 
 value of property $3,000; lived in Scotland about nine years, then removed to the "Giant's 
 Causeway," in the North of Ireland; came to this country March 1, 1867; came to Cam- 
 bridge, this county, same year, and has been engaged in blacksmithing and carriage work- 
 is Junior Warden in Masonic Lodge; married Miss Eliza Macurdy; she was born North of 
 Ireland. 
 
 McGLINCHEY JAMES, Sec. 21; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; So acres. 
 
 GOODLEY AINGER, Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Cambridge; born in Lincolnshire, Eng., Sept. 
 30, 1821; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres land, value $10,000; he lived in England twenty-nine 
 years, and came to this country in 1850; lived in Ohio six years, and came to 111., to this 
 town and county in 1857, and has lived here about twenty years; only four houses 'around 
 here when he came; married Miss Mary White, Oct. 1, 1851; she was born Lincolnshire, 
 England, July 24, 1S27; they have three children, one daughter and two sons. 
 
 GOOI>RICH GEORGE Cambridge; Jeweler and Billiard Room; born in Madison Co. 
 N. Y., Dec. 19, 1829; he lived in New York State about twenty-one years, then went to 
 California and was there about seventeen years, returned to this State 1868, and has lived 
 here five years; is engaged in jewelry business, and has the largest billiard room in town- he- 
 has two sisters living in this town; Rep; Lib. 
 
 GORDENIER JACOB W. Cambridge; Mason; born in Ulster Co., N.Y., Nov. 30, 
 1827; Rep; Lib; he lived in State of New York twenty-eight years, and removed to this 
 town, Henry Co., 111., in Dec, 1855, and has lived here over twenty-one years; one of early 
 settlers; he holds office of Township Collector of this township; he married Miss Harriet L 
 Middaugh, Jan. 14, 1854; she was from Bradford Co., Pa., and born March 16 1836- they 
 have had two children, Fred B., born Oct. 8, 1857, Emma, born Sept. 14, i860 and died 
 April 12, 1862. 
 
 GORDON JOSEP. W., Sec. 11; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Cady, owner; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 GOUCHER R. M., Cambridge; jeweler; Ind; Lib; born South Bend, Ind. 
 
 GOULD DAN, Cambridge; butcher; Rep; Meth. pref; born N. H. 
 
 GOULD F. C, Cambridge; merchant; Rep; Lib; born N. H. 
 
 GOULD LYFE Y. Cambridge; butcher and market; Rep; Meth. pref; born N. H. 
 
 GOULD MAJOR A. Grain and Stock Dealer, Cambridge; born in Piermont, N.IL, June 
 6, 1S23; Rep; Lib; he lived in New Hampshire about 33 years, then removed to this State 
 in Henry county, in April, 1856. and has resided here over twenty years; he has held the 
 office of Supervisor of this town; he was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court in 1S60, and re- 
 elected in 1864; he is President of the Board of Trustees of this town; he married Miss Har- 
 riet N. Burnap, Aug. 31, 1845; she was from Thetford, Vt., born April io, 1S25; they have 
 had two children, one son and one daughter. 
 
 GOULD N. B. Cambridge; retired; born in Grafton Co., N. H., March 31, 1S2S; Rep; Lib- 
 he lived in the State of New Hampshire twenty-three years, and removed to Moline, in this 
 State in April, 1851; came to Cambridge, Henry Co., in May, 1856, and has lived here over 
 twenty-three years; one of the early settlers; he has held the office of Supervisor of town of 
 Cambridge for nine years; married Miss Mary Jane Jennings, Nov. 24, 1849- she was from 
 Peoria Co., and was born Nov. 14, 183S; they have two children, daughters, Nellie L born 
 Oct. 20, 1863, Katie M., born Nov. 29, 1865. 
 
 GRUEY C. Q., Cambridge; Prof. High School; Rep; Bapt. pref; born Ohio. 
 
 JTT ADEN A., Sec. 34; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Adventist; born Sweden; 40 acres. 
 HAGG A., Cambridge; laborer; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BAG-EN DAN, Cambridge; merchant; born in Tompkins Co., N.Y., Feb. 12,1842; he lived 
 in New York State for twenty-nine years, and came to the State of Illinois and to Henry Co 
 in March, 1874; he is of the firm of Gould & Hagin, Grocery and Crockery Dealers- he was 
 in the army three years in the 109th Reg. N. Y. Inf., and was in every engagement from the 
 battle of the Wilderness to surrender of Gen. Lee; has held office of Collector in Tompkins 
 Co., N.Y.; Rep; Lib; married Miss Dovia Owens, from Warren Co., Pa., Aug. 17, 1868- they 
 have two children, sons, Fred Eugene, Frank Gordon. 
 
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 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 HAGIN JOHN B. Grain and Stock Dealer, Cambridge; born in Tompkins Co., N.Y., 
 April 25, 1818; Rep; Lib; value of property $15,000; he lived in New York State about 
 thirty-six years, when he removed to Jones Co., State of Iowa, and lived there one year, 
 and came to Geneseo, State of Illinois, in 1855, and has resided in this county over twenty- 
 one years; he was elected Sheriff of Henry County in 1862, was Postmaster in this town from 
 1864 to 1870, when he was again elected Sheriff of Henry Co; he was elected Supervisor of 
 town of Cambridge in 1876; he has been in grain and stock business for the past six years; 
 he married Miss Sarah J. Seeley, June 24, 1855; she was born State of Illinois, and born July 
 8, 1838; they have four children, one son and three daughters. 
 
 HALL HANNAH, Mrs. Widow, Sec. 29; P.O. Cambridge; born in Yorkshire, England, 
 Sept. 22, 1822; Epis; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; she lived in England twenty-seven 
 years, and came to this country in 1849; came to this State and lived in Peoria nine years; 
 came to this county in 1858, and has lived here nineteen years; she married George Hall, 
 Nov. 3, 1844; he was born Yorkshire, England, Sept. 30, 1819; died Sept. 7, 1869; she has 
 three children, daughters, two at home and one in Nebraska; her only son died Dec. 16, i860. 
 
 HALL J. H. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Maine; 871^ acres, val. $7,500. 
 
 HALLCrREN OSCAR, farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Cambridge; born Sweden, Nov. 28, 1847; 
 Rep; Swedish Luth; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; lived in Sweden about twenty-three 
 years, and came to this country 1870; came to this State and county same year, and has lived 
 here since, except three years he lived in Knox Co., Ill; his mother, four sisters and three 
 brothers reside with him. 
 
 HAMILTON OTTO S. Restaurant; Cambridge; born in Sweden, Sept. 2, 1844; Rep; 
 Lib; value of property $1,500; he lived in Sweden for twenty-four years, and came to this 
 country in 1868; came to this state the same year, and has lived here nine years; he married 
 Miss Sallie J. Rishel, Oct. 10, 1869; she was born in Pa; they have two children, one daugh- 
 ter and one son. 
 
 HAMMOND GEO. Cambridge; harness maker; Ind; Meth; born NY. 
 
 HAMMOND GEORGE R. Cambridge; harness maker; Dem; Lib; born New York. 
 
 HAND JNO. P. Attorney at Law, Cambridge; born in Hanna Township, Henry Co. 
 Nov. 10, 1850; he has lived in this county twenty-six years, except about five years, when 
 he resided in Ogle County, and one year in Kansas; he has practiced his profession here for 
 the past eighteen months, and is associated with Col. A. R. Mock; Rep; Lib; he married 
 Miss Libbie Brayton, Oct. 26, 1871; she was born in Mt. Morris, Ogle Co. 111., Feb. 12, 
 1849; they have one child, a son, Frederick Henry Hand, born April 28, 1874. 
 
 HANES N. E. Cambridge; teacher; Rep; Bapt; born Indiana. 
 
 HANSON PETER, Sec. 27; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Adv; born Sweden; 39 acres land. 
 
 HANSON P., P.O. Ulah; lives with father; Rep; Adventist; born 111. 
 
 HARRIS C. H. Sec. 15; P.O. Cambridge; photographer; Rep; Bapt; born New York. 
 
 HARRIS GEORGE, Farmer,; Sec. 15; P.O. Cambridge; born in Steuben Co. NY. Sept. 
 28, 1817; Rep; Bapt; owns 120 acres land, value $9,000; lived in N. Y. State about twenty- 
 eight years; moved to Penn., and lived there about eight years; came to this state and 
 county in 1S53, and has lived here twenty-three years; one of early settlers; only few houses 
 here at that time; married Miss Mary M. Ellsworth, Sept. 12, 1841; she was from Chemung 
 Co. NY; they have five children, three sons and two daughters; lost one son. 
 
 HARRISON B. Cambridge; retired; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 
 
 HARRISON F. A. Cambridge; merchant; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 HART H. P. Cambridge; harness maker; Rep; Meth; born New York. 
 
 HARTZELL JOHN W. Proprietor Cambridge House; born in Scott Co. Iowa, Oct. 14, 
 1839; R e PI Cong; value property $7,500; lived in Iowa about eight years, and came to Mo- 
 line, in this state, in 1847; lived there about eighteen years, and came to this county in 1876; 
 he is proprietor of the Cambridge House, the oldest hotel in town; he has held office of 
 Supervisor of Moline; he married Miss Lizzie M. Watt, of Moline, this state, Dec. 25, i860. 
 
 HAYDEN G. H. Cambridge; Rep; Meth. 
 
 HELBERG P. Sec. 27; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Ind; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres land. 
 
 HENDERSON HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Ulah; born Morgan Co. 111. April 
 28, 1853; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; lived in Morgan Co. about four- 
 teen years, and removed to Henry Co., and has lived here nine years; married Miss Belle 
 Sowerby, March 5, 1874; she was born in Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 5, 1S54; they have two 
 children: a son, Norris Arthur, Dec. 19, 1874; a daughter, May, April 24, 1876. 
 
 HITCHCOCK W. L. Cambridge; hardware; Rep; Bapt. pref. 
 
 HINMAN ELLIOTT Cambridge; lumber; Dem; Lib; born Henry Co. 111. 
 
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 FRANK G. WELTON, 
 County Clerk, Cambridge. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: CAMBRIDGE TOWNSHIP. 295 
 
 HINMAN JULIUS S. judge of Henry County Court, Cambridge; born in Canton 
 Hartford Co Conn. June 16 1823; he lived in Stateof Conn, twelve years, then moved to 
 Portage Co Ohio, and lived there about sixteen years; came to this state, n Hen™ Co n 
 I8 5 I, and has hved here over twenty-five years; one of the early settlers/and the only law- 
 yer now living m Henry Co. that was here when he came; he held office Swamp Land Com 
 m.ssioner for long time also Justice of the Peace and Master in Chancery Circuit Court for 
 eighteen years; he has been County Judge of this county for eleven years-elected in 186, 
 Rep; LA; married Miss Mary E. Westlake, Nov. 27, 1840- she was from Stark Co Ohio-' 
 they have five children, two sons and three daughters; lost one dlughter ' 
 
 H0 ^n E R Y f THOS * H * Fa , rme /V SeC - a * R0 - Ulah = bo ™ - Brooklyn,' N. Y. Jan. 3 1846; 
 Rep; Bapt; owns 120 acres land, $6,000; he lived in Brooklyn, N. Y. about twentv-three 
 
 C^'nt ^ R A C °" ^ Uni °\ Fast F -ght Line; removed to IlUnoL 
 Henry Co. in 1S69 has lived here eight years; has held office Constable- his mother and 
 sister are living with him; his brother, A. R. Hobley, owns 40 acres in Sec '25 
 
 HOEPFNER C. Cambridge; shoemaker; Rep; Meth; born Germany 
 
 HOLLENGUEST AUGUSTUS, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Luth- born Sweden 
 
 HONE HENRY, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Ind; Meth; born New York. 
 
 HOOVER D. Cambridge; works elevator; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 
 
 HORN S. Cambridge; retired; Dem; Christian; born Mason Co. Ky. 
 
 HULIN B. I. Cambridge; wheelwright; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 J MAN I. H. Cambridge; laborer; Dem; Bapt. pref; born Pa 
 
 t,t™ MAN M - E - MrS " Cambrid S e ; dress-maker; Bapt; born Pa; property $2000 
 INGRAM EUGENE, P.O.Sharon; works for W. Arnett; Rep; born Henry Co 
 IRWIN THOMAS, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ireland. 
 
 JACKSON ROBERT, Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Ireland 
 J JACKSON WILLIAM B. Cambridge; harness-maker; Rep- Cong- born N T 
 J *^%£££*£ MrS ' SCC - "' ^bridge RO^rnt^aU Ohio. 
 oSio f W en 8 ty^yt?trS 3£ SS° n ? ffi P^S tirf ^ * **? 
 came to this town and county in 1847, and has lived here about hirty year on" JSriS 
 settlers; she married Levi Jennings, March 6, 1836; he was born in vfrgiria March 10 
 fo 7 s^ d da^r ght U? m 0hi ° ; ShC ha -'— h ^ren, two daughterl^^ne^; £ 
 JOHNSON A. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 JOHNSON A. C. Sec. 22; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden 
 
 Johnson AUGu^t 25 ' P p°. Bish ° p Hill; farmer; Dem; Lib = born *— ; * acres. 
 
 Ohnov CM,' 7 * P '°- Camhri *** f «»er; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 JOHNSON C. Mrs. widow, Sec. 34, P.O. Ulah; Meth; born Sweden 
 
 IShNsSn C ?' ( SeC - 29 ' ] P -°,- Camb " d ^ f — ; rents of J. Nord; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 JOHNSON C. J. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 
 
 JOHNSON GUSrAV A Farmer, Sec. 36. P.O. Bishop Hill bom Sweden Oei 2 18,8- 
 
 m:mmmmm 
 
 loHNSOX S Cambridge; harness-maker; Rep; Cong; bom Denmark. 
 
 Ohnox amk " eC "f' ''•' '• ' ,ah; farmer: Rep - Meth ^ bor " 0hio ^ ^ acres. 
 OHNSON AS P C^l • r°; Cambrid ^ fannei: ^ «* ^ D-i Cong; 30 acres. 
 ( "J n ! J AS D J ■ ' ^bndge; harness-maker; Rep; Luth; born Denmark. 
 
 OHNSoSoiOF^S 11 I '-;:; ai : ib ' ld ^^— — sLinber'sfarm; Rep; Luth; S,,i,. 
 
 ohSsoS pe ■■';■ T- 3 t r ld * e: farmer; hul; Meth; born Sweden : » « 
 
 r^» xt ™ ' Cambnd g e ; lab °rer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON S. Sec. 27, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 38 acres 
 
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296 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 JULIAN ALEXANDER, Sec. 35, P.O. Ulah; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 
 
 JULIAN BENJ. Sec. 35, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Meth; bom Ohio; 155 acres. 
 
 JULIAN CYRUS A. Sec. 27, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Ohio. 
 
 JULIAN HENRY, Sec. 22, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio. 
 
 TULIAN ROBT. Sec. 36, P.O. Ulah; farmer; rents Bason's farm; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 fULIAN S., P.O. Ulah; farmer; rents of Decker; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio. 
 
 17" ANE T. Sec. 17, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 140 acres. 
 
 -*■*- KEAGY JAS. Cambridge; merchant; Dem; Christian; born Pa. 
 
 KEEP FRANK, Sec. 5, P.O. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 
 
 KEESLER J. W. Cambridge; carpenter; Dem; Lib; born N.J. 
 
 KEESLER PETER MUNSON, Carpenter; Cambridge; born in Passaic Co. New 
 Jersey, April 28, 1838; lived in New Jersey about twenty-two years; came to this State, 
 Henry Co. 1869, and has been engaged in business here seven years; was in the army, 42d 
 Regt. 111. Infantry; was in number of battles, Stone River, Atlanta, and to Nashville; he 
 married Miss Mary Elizabeth Story, Aug. 28, 1866; she was from Passaic Co. New Jersey, 
 March 22, 1849; they have five children, four sons and one daughter; Rep; Lib. 
 
 KERNS JACOB, Sec. 4, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Pa; 94 acres. 
 
 KING F. L. Cambridge; Dem; Meth; born Mass. 
 
 KINSEY J. C. Cambridge; druggist; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 KIRKPATRICK JOS. Cambridge; shoemaker; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 
 
 KLINE F. S. Cambridge; tinner; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 
 
 KURTZ THOS. Cambridge; laborer; Dem; Lib; born Pa. 
 
 LAGERLEF FRANK, Cambridge; harness-maker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 LARSON FRED, Sec. 6, P.O. Cambridge; laborer for Ripley; Dem; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 LAFFERTY ANDREW B. Livery Stable, Cambridge; born in Armstrong Co. Pa. 
 March 29, 1840; Rep; Cong; he lived in Pennsylvania about sixteen years, and removed to 
 this State in Spring, 1856; came to Rock Island; came to Henry Co. same year, and has 
 lived in this county over twenty years; was in the army, 112th Regt. 111. Infantry, with Gen. 
 Sherman; was wounded at battle Knoxville; was in seventeen severe battles, the last one 
 being battle Franklin; he married Miss Amanda M. Lafferty, Dec. 27, 1866; she was from 
 Pennsylvania; they have three children, two daughters and one son; have lost one son, Ber- 
 tie, died Jan. II, 1877. 
 
 LARSON LEWIS, Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 203 acres. 
 
 LARSON NELSE, Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Cambridge; born in Sweden, Feb. 14, 1839; ^ e P; 
 Luth; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $3,500; he lived in Sweden about thirty-two years, 
 and came to this country in 1871; came to State of Illinois same year, to Princeton; came 
 to Kewanee, Henry Co. and has also lived in Kansas and Missouri one year; married Annie 
 C. Choneng, March 18, 1875; she was born in Sweden, and came to this country in 1871. 
 
 LARSON PETER, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LAY GEO. D. Cambridge; law student; Dem; Lib; born Mich. 
 
 LINBERG JOHN, Cambridge; clerk: Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LIND CHAS. E. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LIND CHARLES E. Billiard Room, Cambridge; born in Sweden, Jan. 3, 1S51; Rep; 
 Luth; value property $1,500; he came to this country in 1652; came to State Illinois, Henry 
 Co. same year, and has lived here twenty-five years; has been engaged in business with A. 
 M. Nord, Billiard Room, for past three years; he has one sister here, and two sisters and 
 one brother in Iroquois Co. 111. 
 
 LOHR J. W. Sec. 10, P.O. Cambridge; school teacher; Ind; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 LONGSHORE JULIA A. Mrs. Cambridge; Lib; born Harrison Co. Ky; 200 ac. $10,000. 
 
 LONGSHORE THOMAS A., P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Lib; born Indiana. 
 
 LOWRY R. F. Cambridge; physician; Rep; Lib; born Erie, Pa. 
 
 LUNDQUIST AXEL. A. Druggist, Cambridge; born in Sweden April 20, 1850; Rep; 
 Swedenborgian; value property $2,000; he lived in Sweden sixteen years, and came to this 
 country in 1866; came to Knox Co. this state, in 1867; lived there one year, then traveled 
 for several years all over this country; came to this county in 1871, and has engaged in Drug 
 business here, firm Wolyn & Lundquist, doing large business. His mother resides with him. 
 
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 LUNDEEN M. Sec. 33, P.O. Ulah, farmer; Meth; born Sweden; 80 acres land. 
 LUNDEEN SWAN, lives with father, Sec. 33, P.O. Ulah; Ind; Meth; born Sweden; 20 acres 
 LYMAN M. J. Cambridge; physician; Rep; Cong; born Troy, N.Y. 
 
 ]\ /TcADOO DANIEL, Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; laborer; Rep; Cong; born Pa. 
 
 *■**■ McELHANEY WILLIAM, Cambridge; retired; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 JIcCAHON ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Cambridge; born Ireland Aug. 18,1839, 
 Dem; Pres; 240 acres, value property $18,000; came to this country in 1849; lived in Pa. 
 four or five years; came to this state about 1854; came to this county in 1857, and has lived 
 here nineteen years; has held office School Director and Roadmaster; married Miss Mary 
 Wilkey Feb. 17, 1862; she was born in Ireland in March, 1838; they have three children, 
 two boys and one girl; lost one daughter. 
 
 McFADDEN M. Cambridge; merchant; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 McFARLAND JOHN, Cambridge; retired; Dem; Church Christ; born Pa. 
 
 McFARLAND ROBERT, Retired Farmer, Cambridge; born in Lancaster Co. Pa. 
 March 25, 1809; Dem; Bapt; value prop. $20,000. He lived in State Pa. about twenty 
 years; learned his trade of clothing and carding; removed to Ohio in 1829, and lived there 
 about twenty-five years; came to Henry Co. 111. in June, 1857, and has resided here about 
 twenty years; married Miss Susannah Kinsey March 18. 1830; she was born in Chester Co. 
 Pa. April 22, 1809; she died Aug. 1, 1874; they had nine children, six sons, three daughters; 
 lost three sons and two daughters. 
 
 McGRATH GEO. W. Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Cambridge; born six miles south Glasgow, 
 Scotland, June 6, 1812; Ind; Lib; value of property $1000; came to this country at an early 
 age; lived in Maine and Ohio twenty years; came to Henry County, this state, Oct. 3, 1837; 
 lived here over twenty-nine years; he could name and locate every resident in Henry Co. for 
 a long time; he has helped 107 persons since he came here; has held office of School Director; 
 was in the Mexican War, in gth Ohio Reg., and was wounded; was in 33d Reg. I.V.I. , was 
 wounded at Big River Bridge and Pilot Knob; was honorably discharged; married Laura J. 
 Cady, May 19, 1847, she was born in New York State, July 9, 1826; have six children. 
 
 McHUGH JAMES, Sec. 17, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 160 ac. land. 
 
 McNAY SAMUEL H. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born Green Co. Pa. May 30, 
 1822; Dem; Free Thinker; owns 240 acres land, value $24,000; lived in State Pa. about 
 thirty-two years; removed to this state, Henry Co. in 1854; has lived here about twenty- 
 three years, one of early settlers; served seven years in military; was appointed Aug. 3, 1842, 
 Capt. in 184th Reg. of Militia of Pa., 2d Brigade, 14th Div., served three years; was elected 
 and commissioned Major 1st Battallion, 6th Reg., 2d Brigade, July 4, 1846, and served four 
 years; married Hester Johnson Dec. 26, 1843; she died Dec. 28, 1855; second wife was Mrs. 
 Sarah Lewis; third wife was Matilda Lawrence; married Miss Mary Seeley, of Peoria Co. 
 Aug. 8, 1875; sne was born March 30, 1853; have had ten children, the youngest is Samuel 
 Albertis McNay; lost four children. 
 
 McNAY S. P. lives with father, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; Dem; Lib; born 111. 
 
 McPARTLIN HUGH, Cambridge; works on R.R; Dem; Cath; born Rock Island. 
 
 McPARLIN JAMES, Cambridge; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 MALCOLM CHARLES, Sec. 16, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Free Relig; born 111; 170 ac. 
 
 MALLOY JOHN, Cambridge; Meth; born Pa. 
 
 MALLORY L. Sec. 24, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Wis; 61 acres land. 
 
 MARSTON D. B. Cambridge; carpenter; Dem; Lib. born Maine. 
 
 MARSTON IRA D. Attorney, Cambridge; born in York Co. Maine, April 30, 1838; he 
 lived in State Maine seventeen years; moved to this state, in Henry Co. in 1855, and has 
 lived here twenty-one years. lie associated himself with Judge Hinman in 1870, and has 
 practiced his profession here for past six years; was in the army in 42d 111. Keg. Western 
 Army; was in number of battles; was disabled in front Corinth, and honorably discharged; 
 Rep; Lib; value property $2,500. He married Miss C. L. Weir May 14, 1S61; she was born 
 in this county and state Nov. 1, 1841; they have four children, two sons and two daughters. 
 
 MARTIN SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Cambridge; born Canada Feb. 22, 1831; Rep; 
 Meth; owns 40 acres land, value $2,000; came to this country at an early age; came to this 
 state 1836, lived in Peoria Co. twenty-five years; came to this county 1858; has lived here 
 sixteen years; married Mrs. Isabella Martin July 16, 1871; she was from Mich; they have 
 four children, three sons, one daughter. 
 
 MARTIN F. M. Cambridge; jeweler; Dem; Free Thinker; born Ky. 
 
298 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 MARTHST D. Prof. Proprietor Central Hotel, Cambridge; born in Canada Sept. 15, 1830; 
 came to this country at an early age; came to city Peoria, this state, and lived there eighteen 
 years. He traveled as Magician and Ventriloquist in California, Oregon, Nevada, Mexico, 
 Sandwich Islands, and British Columbia, for over eighteen years. He held office in Califor- 
 nia and Nevada; was appointed County Commissioner by Gov. Nye, of Nevada; was Express 
 Agt. for three years; was Secy, and President of the Florredian Gold and Silver Mining Co., 
 also Tax Collector and Federal Auctioneer. He is now Proprietor and Manager of Central 
 Hotel, also of farm 200 acres 1^ miles east of Cambridge; Rep; Lib; value prop. $23,000; 
 married Miss Clara Bixler, of Sandusky, Ohio, in Nannomi, British Columbia, April 8, 1867; 
 they have two children, one son and one daughter. 
 
 MASCALL J. P. Sec. 11, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born 111. 
 
 MASCALL JAMES, Stock Dealer, Cambridge; born in East Kent, England, Jan. 29, 
 1814; he came to this country in 1831; lived in Pennsylvania about eight years; came to this 
 state, in Henry Co. in 1839, and is one of the oldest settlers; there was only one cabin in 
 distance of thirty miles on the State Road that time. He used to cart grain to Chicago, 
 taking ten and twelve days for the trip, and get forty cents to fifty cents per bushel for wheat. 
 It took him thirty days to drive his hogs to Chicago and return, and the price would range 
 from $1 per hog to $1.25 to $3 per hundred pounds, and take it mostly in store pay; there 
 were no houses here that time. He was merchant here in this town twelve to fifteen years. 
 Has held office School Director, and holds office Town Trustee; married Miss Mary A. Lilly 
 April 4, 1848; she was from Florence, Oneida Co. N.Y; they have had seven children, two 
 sons, five daughters; lost two danghters; Rep; Lib; value of property $25,000. 
 
 MASCALL JOHN R. Farmer, §ec. 12; P.O. Cambridge; born in Cambridge, Henry Co. 
 July 16, 1851; Ind; Lib; value property $1,000; has lived in this town and county for 25 
 years; one of the early native-born settlers of this town; married Miss Hattie Strohecker, 
 Nov. 12, 1873; sfte was from state of Pa. and born July 13, 1856; has one child, a daughter, 
 Clara Blanche, born July 17, 1875. 
 
 MASCALL RICHARD, Retired, Cambridge; born in East Kent, England, Feb. I, 1812; 
 Dem; Lib; value prop. $25,000; came to this country in 1829; settled in Pa.; was married 
 June 14, 1832, to Abigail Elston, from Bradford Co., Pa., born June 21, 1814; they came to 
 Stark Co., Illinois, in Spring of 1837; came to Henry Co. in 1840, and has lived here over 
 36 years; he hauled the first pole brought into Cambridge; has carted his wheat to Chicago; 
 has carted his wheat to Peoria, and has gone to seven places before he could get 50 cents on 
 his load of wheat to pay for his lodging; sold his wheat for 25 cents a bushel in trade; has 
 sold his hogs at $1.00 each, large and small; his wife died April 8, 1872; he married Miss 
 Mary Jane Heaps Aug. 18, 1874, in Annawan Township; she was born in Adams Co. this 
 state, May 28, 1846; has three children, two daughters and one son; has lost five children. 
 
 MATHEWS A. E. Mrs. Cambridge; widow; Christian; born in Fa; property, $1,500. 
 
 MATSON F. E. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Cambridge; born in Phenix Township, Henry Co. 
 111. Feb. 7, 1850; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land, value $4,800; has lived in this county 27 
 years; one of the early native settlers; lived in Phenix Township 24 years; came to this town 
 in 1873; taught school four years in this county; married Miss Malissa F. Morse Nov. 13, 
 1872; she was born in Ashtabula Co. Ohio, Nov. 21, 1850; she taught school five years in this 
 county; has one daughter, Lizella Alzina, born June 29, 1876. 
 
 MATTISON L. F., P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Sweden; 80 acres land. 
 
 MEDBURRY H. Cambridge; grocer; Rep; Cong, pref; born N.Y. 
 
 MERRICKS WILLIAM, Sec. 23; P.O. Ulah; laborer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa. 
 
 MIDDAUGH DANIEL, Cambridge; Rep; Bapt; born on Delaware River. 
 
 MIDDAUGH JAMES P. Cambridge; mason; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 
 
 MILLAGE JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Ulah; born in Vermillion Co. 111. July 28, 1825; 
 Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; lived in Crawford, Putnam, and Peoria Coun- 
 ties a number of years, and came to this town and county in 1S54; has lived here 23 years 
 and has lived in this state 51 years; one of the oldest native-born settlers in the state; has 
 held offices of School Director and Roadmaster; married Miss Mary Bason, of Pa. in 1849; 
 she died in 1861; six children; married Miss Elizabeth Bason in 1862; she was born in Pa; 
 five children, lost six. 
 
 MILLS JAMES M. Farmer, Cambridge; born in Erie Co. Pa. Feb. 23, 1840; Dem; Lib; 
 lived in Pa. five years; moved to Ohio and lived there eight years; came to this state in July. 
 4853, and has lived in the state 23 years; he was in the army, was Sergeant of Co. H, I2th 
 Reg. Ills. Infantry, western army, with Sherman; was in battle of Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, 
 Corinth, and Bentonville; married Miss Susan D. Rickards April 25, 1865; she was born in 
 Iowa, Nov. 17, 1846; has five children, three girls and two boys. 
 
 MILLER C. Cambridge; butter and eggs; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
 MILLER H. B. Cambridge; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
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 MINTON J. H. Cambridge; carriage maker; Rep; Christian; born Illinois. 
 
 MITCHELL D. B. Cambridge; horseman; Rep; Universalist; born N.Y. 
 
 MOCK ANTHONY R. Attorney, Cambridge; born in Randolph Co. Indiana. June 5. 
 1S36; he lived in Indiana nineteen years, and then came to this state, in Henry Co. in 1855, 
 and has lived here nineteen years; he was in the army, enlisted as private, and won his pro- 
 motion to Lt. Col. 9th Ills. Cavalry, western army; he held the office of District Attorney 
 for Rock Island and Henry Counties from 1868 to 1872; he has held position of Chairman 
 of Henry Co. Republican Committee for the past six years; he married Miss Mary Jane Ves- 
 tal Dec. 7, 1865; she was from Logansport, Indiana, born Feb. 10, 1839; nas three children, 
 two sons and one daughter; Rep; Lib. 
 
 MODEN JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 77 acres land. 
 
 MOLLENHOFF J. P. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Illinois. 
 
 MOREY GEO. M. Rev. Pastor M.E. Church, Cambridge; born in Huron Co. Ohioi 
 July 25, 1835; Rep; Meth; lived in Ohio two years, and removed to Fulton Co. Illinois and 
 lived there about 21 years; he entered the ministry of the Meth. Church in the Fall of 1S5S, 
 at Bloomington, 111., and has been engaged in the work for nineteen years without losing a 
 single Sabbath; married Miss Louise E. Wright Sept. I, 1858; she was born in Ohio in 1837, 
 has five children, three daughters and two sons, and has lost four children. 
 
 MORRIS CHAS. A. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Ulah; born in Allegany Co. N. V. Feb. 28, 
 1829; Rep; Meth; owns 193 acres land, value $11,580; he was brought up in Livingston Co. 
 and lived in N.Y. state 34 years; removed to this state in 1863; lived two years in DuPage 
 Co; came to this county in 1865; has lived here twelve years; has held office of Road Com- 
 missioner and Township Trustee; has taught school winters for 25 years, excepi one or two 
 winters; -married Miss Edna A. Warner March 26, 1S63; she was born in Wayne Co. N.Y. 
 Dec. 26, 1837; has one child, a daughter, Helen C. Morris, born May 24, jS6S. 
 
 MORRISON A. M. Sec. 33; P.O.Cambridge: farmer; Rep; United P.reth; born Til. 
 
 MORRISON L. Sec. 19; P.O.Cambridge; works for Stratton; Rep; Meth. pref; born Pa. 
 
 MORSE A., P.O. Cambridge; teacher; Rep; Meth; born Illinois. 
 
 3IORSE E. H. Farmer, Sec. 6, Cambridge; born in Trumbull Co. Ohio, July 28, 1S26; 
 Rep; Meth; value of property $S,700; he lived in state of Ohio about 27 years, and came 
 to this state, Henry Co. in March, 1854, and has lived here about 23 years; one of earliest 
 settlers; walked from Cambridge to Rock Island; only three houses on road at that time; ha> 
 been Roadmaster; was member of building committee first Meth. Church built in Cam- 
 bridge; married Miss Margaret Reed Jan. 22, 1850; she was born March 23, 1826; has had 
 five children, three sons and two daughters; has lost one son. 
 
 MORSE J. H. Farmer. Sec. 5; P.O. Cambridge; born in Ohio, Trumbull Co. March 3. 
 1853; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; lived in state of Ohio two years, and 
 came to state of Illinois, town of Cambridge, Henry Co. in 1855, and has lived in this Co. 
 22 years; his father and mother are among the early settlers, and are now living in this town. 
 
 MORSE S. B. Dr. Cambridge; physician; Dem; Meth; born Ohio. 
 
 MUNSON N. Sec. 15; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 100 acres land. 
 
 MYL.CHREEST WM. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O.Cambridge; born Isle of Man Feb. iS. 1S47; 
 Rep; Lib; owns So acres land, value $4,000; he came to this country in 1865; came to War- 
 ren Co. 111. same year; lived there five years; came to Henry Co in 1870, and has lived heir 
 since; married Miss Rebecca L. Foster Feb. 15, 1873; she was born and brought up in Knox 
 Co. 111. 
 
 NT ELSON A. farmer, rents of Grippen; Rep; Meth. 
 
 -^ NELSON JAMES, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Cong; born Ta.; 128 acres. 
 
 NELSON JOHN, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 NELSON LEWIS, Cambridge; works on railroad; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 NELSON ROBERT, Sec. 18, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Cong; born Ireland; 200 acre-. 
 
 NELSSON CARL, Cambridge; photographer; Dem; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 NEWTON JOHN, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Meth; born England. 
 
 NICHOLS J. B.Cambridge; stock dealer; Ind; Lib; born Ma«s. 
 
 NICHOLS J. W. Cambridge; clerk Central Hotel; Rep; Lib; born New Jersey. 
 
 NILSON EDWARD F. Cambridge; clothing clerk; Rep; Univ; born Baltic Sea. 
 
 NORD J. Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres. 
 
 NORD WILLIAM, Cambridge; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 NORDINE O., P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents of J. E. Stoneberg; born Sweden. 
 
300 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 NORSTEDT O. B. Sec. 25, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; 2d Adventist; born Sweden. 
 NYE A. M. Mrs. widow; Cambridge; Cong; born Mass; val. property $600. 
 
 /^VLESON J. P. Sec. 31; farmer, rents of J. Becker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 ^ OLIVER J. H. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 OLIVER JAMES H. Cambridge; works for Mr. Lafferty; Rep; Meth. 
 
 OLMSTED A. Mrs. Cambridge; Cong; born N. Y. 
 
 OLSEN GUS. Sec. 28, P.O. Ulah; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 OWENS THOMAS J. Sec. 34, P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents of S. B. Arnold; Rep; Lib; born N.V. 
 
 TDALMER E. Mrs. Cambridge; millinery; Bapt; born New York; val. property $2,500. 
 
 r PALMER JAMES H. Cambridge; studying law with Mock & Hand; Dem; Lib. 
 
 PAGE ORRIN E. Attorney, Cambridge; born in North Madison, New Haven County 
 Conn. Dec. 19, 1817; he lived in Conn, about thirteen years; he moved to Portage Co. Ohio, 
 in 1830, and lived there nineteen years; lived in Michigan, also in California for three years; 
 came to this state in 1856, and to Henry County in 1859, and has lived here since; Rep; Lib; 
 he has held office Clerk this Township ten years; was Police Magistrate twelve years; 
 has held the office of Supervisor one term; was Director of Peoria & R. I. R. R. nine 
 years, and Vice-President same R.R. Co. two years; he has traveled on foot the whole 
 length of that R.R. from Peoria to Rock Island, more than once, in securing location anr 1 
 establishing the road, which he succeeded in doing; married Miss Mary A. Dean, May 15, 
 1855; she was from Mt. Morris, Livingston Co. N.Y.; they have two children — daughters. 
 
 PARKS M. H. Mrs. widow; Cambridge; Cong; born Ohio; val. prop. $1,500. 
 
 PATTEN LEWIS H. Clerk Circuit Court, Cambridge; born town of Meredith, New 
 Hampshire, Aug. 16, 1834; Rep; Lib; value property $2,500; he lived 'in State of New 
 Hampshire about twenty-two years, and came to Toulon, this state, in 1856, and to this Co. in 
 1S57, and has resided here nineteen years; he published the Henry County Chronicle here 
 for rive years; he holds office Clerk Circuit Court, Henry County, appointed in 1871, elected 
 in 1872, and re-elected in 1S76. 
 
 PATTERSON S. Sec. 21, P.O. Cambridge; laborer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland. 
 
 PIERCE D. M. Cambridge; restaurant; Dem; Meth. pref; born N.Y. 
 
 PERKINS L. B. Sec. 8, P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N. Y. 200 acres. 
 
 PERKINS S. W. Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Cambridge; born Orleans County, N. V. May 27, 
 1824; Rep; Lib; owns 104 acres land, value $6,240; lived in New York State twenty-rive 
 years; went to Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, lived there twelve years, and being a 
 Union man was obliged to leave during the Rebellion; came to Geneseo, Henry County, Ills. 
 and lived there eleven years; lived four years in Bureau Co.; returned and has lived two 
 years in this town; was elected Justice of Peace in Bureau Co.; married Miss Mary Jane 
 Smith, Jan. 17, 1850; she was born in Monroe County, New York, Jan. 13, 1826; they have 
 six children, two sons and four daughters. 
 
 PETERSON ANDREW J. farmer; Rep; born Sweden; 80 acres. 
 
 PETERSON CARL A.Cambridge; clerk for Ayers & Weir; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 38 acres. 
 
 PETERSON JOSEPH, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 PETTEYS ROBERT L. Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Montgomery County, 
 N. Y, May 23, 1807; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; lived in New York State 
 about forty-four years, and removed to Illinois June 2, 1851; lived in Kane County three 
 years; came to this county in 1854, and has lived here twenty-two years; only two houses in 
 sight when he came; has held office of School Director for sixteen years; married Miss 
 Emily Ladd, March 4, 1835; she was born in Montgomery County, N.Y. June 27, 1815; 
 have seven children, four daughters and three sons; lost four children. 
 
 PETTEYS S. P. Cambridge; constable; Dem; Lib; born New York. 
 
 PETTEYS GEORGE, Cambridge; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 PETTEYS GEORGE H. lives with father; Dem; Lib; born 111. 
 
 PETTEYS II. J. lives with father; Dem; Lib; born New York. 
 
 PHILLIPS GEO. B. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Cambridge; born Tioga Co. N. Y. Jan. 12, 
 1823; Rep; Cong; owns 140 acres land, value $14,000; he lived in State N.Y. about twenty- 
 eight years; lived in Virginia about five years, and removed to Henry Co. 111. in 1856, and 
 has lived here over twenty years; has held office Town Trustee; has taught school N.Y. and 
 Virginia, and taught school and music in this county; married Miss Sarah C. Benedict, May 
 12, 1851; she was born Cayuga Co. N.Y. Feb. 15, 1830; they have eight children, two sons 
 and six daughters. 
 
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 PHELPS CHARLES, Cambridge; clerk for Medbury; Rep; Bapt. 
 
 PIERCE J. P. Cambridge; restaurant; Rep; Lib; born Tennessee. 
 
 PIERCE RICHARD, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born England. 
 
 PIERCE SILAS, Carpenter, Cambridge; born in Davenport, Delaware Co. N.Y. Sept. 2I» 
 1812; Dem; Bapt; value property $5,000; lived in New York State about forty-one years; re- 
 moved to this state, Cambridge, Henry Co. in May 1853, and has lived here about twenty- 
 four years; one of the early settlers; has held office Town Trustee; he married Miss Linda 
 Gaines, Sept. 1, 1832; she was born in Conn. Aug. 15, 1813; they have three children, one 
 son and two daughters; lost three daughters. 
 
 PIHLSTROM N. Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 PRATT ELIHU A. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Cambridge; born Vinton Co. Ohio, June 25, 
 1841; Rep; U. Brethren; owns 320 acres land, value $19,200; he lived in State of Ohio 
 about fourteen years; came to Knox Co. this state in 1855; lived there six years; was in 
 army — Co. A, 59th Reg. 111. Infantry; was in battles Pea Ridge, Chickamauga, and number of 
 others; was honorably discharged; came to this county in 1S75; married Miss Lucinda A. 
 Maxey; Feb. 1, 1866; she was born in Knox Co. 111. May 25, 1840; they have four children, 
 three sons, one daughter. 
 
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 UIRK THOMAS, Sec. 29; P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents of S. B. Arnold; Ind; Meth; Isle of Man. 
 
 "D AND ALL S. B. Cambridge; express agent; Rep; Epis; born Vermont. 
 REED G. M. Cambridge; carpenter; Dem; Meth. pref; born Ohio. 
 
 RAYMOND R. C. Physician, Cambridge; born in Chenango Co. N. Y. Jan. 24, 1S25; 
 Rep; Universalist; value property $5,000; he removed to Pa. at an early age, and lived there 
 twenty-four years; came to this state and county in 1853, and has lived here twenty-four 
 years; one of the early settlers; he took academic course at Westfield, N. Y., and read 
 Medicine under Dr. Spencer of the same place, and graduated at the Eclectic Medical Col- 
 lege of Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1849; came to 111. in 1853; had charge of Public Schools at 
 Cambridge for four years; was elected to office Superintendent Public Schools of Henry Co. 
 in 1855; married Miss Catharine Austin, of Pa. April 4, 1850, she died Sept. 16, 1857; mar- 
 ried Miss Lizzie Dunbar, of Ky. July 9, 1862; she died June 27, 1869; has two children, 
 daughters, Lena K. Raymond and Lizzie D. 
 
 REINBERG PETER, Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 REPLEY A. Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Ohio; 106 acres land. 
 
 RICHARDSON E. D. Cambridge; postmaster; bookkpr. Henry Co. bank; Rep; Bapt; born Vt. 
 
 RIDEOUT CHARLES E. P.O. Ulah; merchant; Rep; Meth; born Maine. 
 
 RIDEOUT WILLIAM, P.O. Ulah; merchant; Rep; Meth; born Maine. 
 
 RIKER WILLIAM, Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born New Jersey. 
 
 RISHEL J. Cambridge; hardware; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 
 
 RISHEL P. S. Attorney, Cambridge; Rep; Lib; removed to Cambridge, 111. June, 1866, 
 from Bloomsburg, Pa. where he resided for a number of years; was admitted as an Attorney 
 in 1S62; was married to Miss Nellie L. Thomas. March 18, 1863; she was a resident of 
 Bloomsburg, Pa; have one child, Maggie L. Rishel; has practiced his profession since 1862; 
 was a soldier in the late war, under Col. Brisban; at present holds office of Police Magis- 
 trate of the town of Cambridge, and now is practicing his profession as an Attorney at Cam- 
 bridge, 111. 
 
 ROBBINS JACOB B. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Ulah; born Monmouth Co. N.J. Nov. 25, 
 1832; Rep; Lib; owns 40 acres land, val. $2,000; lived in New Jersey about twenty-four 
 years, and came to this state in 1856; was in army three years — Co. K, 78th Reg. 111. In- 
 fantry; was in battle Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, with Sherman to the 
 sea; was honorably discharged; came to this county ini87i; holds office School Director and 
 Pathmaster; married Adeline E. Foster, Jan. 1, 1868; she was born in Ohio, April 26, 1835; 
 they have four children, two boys and two girls. 
 
 ROBERTS E. S. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Infidel; born Maine. 
 
 ROBINSON BRAYTON, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Cambridge; born in Camden, Oneida 
 Co. N. Y. June 13, 1S26; Rep; Lib; owns 60 acres land, $2,500; he lived in State New 
 York about thirty-eight years, and came to Henry Co., State of Illinois, in 1S64, and has 
 resided here since; he married Miss Ellen Finch, April 17, 1S49; sne was born in England, 
 in 1S32; she came to this country in 1838; they have two children, one son, B. Sylvester, 
 Jan. 4, 1853; one daughter, Harriet E., May 24, 1856. 
 
 ROCKWELL S. Cambridge; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; born Indiana. 
 
302 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 ROGERS J. W. See. 26; P.O. Ulah; lives with father; Rep; Free Thinker; born Ohio. 
 
 ROGERS JACOB. Sec. 23; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Frewill Bapt; born 111. 
 
 ROGERS JACOB G. Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Ulah; born Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, July I, 
 1831; Rep; Freewill Bapt; value of property $1,000; lived in Ohio 25 years, then removed 
 to this Co. and state in 1856, and has lived here 20 years; has held office of Township 
 Assessor and Pathmaster; he married Harriet S. Davidson, Sep. 10, 1850; she was born in 
 Harrison Co. Ohio, Sept. 30, 1832; they have eleven children, seven sons and four daugh- 
 ters. 
 
 ROGERS JOSEPH, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Bapt. pref; born Ohio. 
 
 ROGERS T. B. Sec. 26, P.O. Ulah; lives with father; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 ROOT A. M. Cambridge; grain and milling business; Ind; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
 ROSENQUIST CARL, Cambridge; works on railroad; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 ROWE A. N. Sec. 21, P.O. Ulah; laborer; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 RUNDSTRUM J. C. Furniture Dealer, Cambridge; born in Sweden, Nov. 4, 1841; he 
 lived in Sweden 24 years, and came to this country in 1865; came to State of 111. same year, 
 and lived in Galesburg nine years; came to Cambridge, Henry Co. in 1876, and is engaged 
 in the manufacture and selling of furniture; Rep; Bapt; value of property $3,000; he married 
 Miss G. Lenburg, Mav 5, 1865; she died May 16, 1868; married Miss Emily G. Anderson, 
 of Galesburg, Oct. 8, 1870; have three children, two boys and one girl. 
 
 RUXTON A. H. Sec. 4, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for John Walker; Rep; Pres; born Scotland. 
 
 QANBURN W. G. Cambridge; harness-maker; Dem; Lib; born 111. 
 
 "^ SAND FRANK A. Cambridge; tailor; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SADLER ROBERT H. Carpenter and Builder, Cambridge; born in Indiana Co. Penn. 
 Dec. 22, 1833; Rep; Meth; value of property $1,800; he lived in Penn. about 21 years, and 
 came to this state, in Henry Co. in 1855, and has lived here 21 years; one of early settlers; he 
 was in the army in the 19th Reg. III. Infantry under Col. J. B. Turchin; was discharged on 
 account of disability; has been engaged in carpenter and building business here for the past 
 eight years; he married Miss Maggie Fronk, Aug. 31, 1871; she was born in Juniata county, 
 Penn. Sept. 14, 1848; has three children. 
 
 STACKHOUSE J. P. Cambridge; restaurant; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 
 
 STONEY HENRY, Cambridge; carpet-weaver; Rep; Meth; born N.J. 
 
 SCHMIDT JOS. Cambridge; billiard-room; Dem; Lib; born Germany. 
 
 SCHMIDT JOSEPH, Billiard Room, Cambridge;' born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Nov. 
 2S, 1843; Dem; Lib; value of property $2,000; he lived in Germany about 15 years, and 
 came to this country in 1S58; came to Geneseo, in this county, same year, and has lived here 
 over 18 years; he lived in Geneseo a number of years, and has been in business here two and 
 a half years; he married Miss Jennie Ramler in .Nov. 1869, she was born in this county. 
 
 S('EIMIDT WM. Cambridge; saloon-keeper; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 SCHUMACHER J. H. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Ulah; born Germany, Aug. 23, 1820; Ind; 
 Luth; owns 200 acres land, value $12,000; lived in Germany nineteen years; sailed on the 
 ocean; went to Australia; crossed the ocean to this country five times; served in Grand-duke's 
 army of Oldenburg, Germany, and came to this country in 1846; came to this state same year; 
 came to this county in 1851, one of the early settlers; holds office of School Director and 
 Pathmaster; married Anna Carrie Grammer, June 6, 1848; she was born in kingdom of Han- 
 over, Jan. 1, 1826; have five children; lost four. 
 
 SCOVILLE L. Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Meth. pref; born Conn; 80 acres land. 
 
 SCOTT J. W. Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; born Geauga Co. Ohio, Oct. 27, 1825; 
 Rep; Pres; owns 108 acres of land, value $6,480; lived in Ohio about 27 years; removed to 
 111. in 1852; was engaged in steamboating on the Mississippi river and tributaries from 1852 
 to 1866 as mate and captain; was in government service four years, was in naval service; was 
 captain of Government Transport; was with Gen. Banks' expedition up Red River, and with 
 Gen. Sherman behind Vicksburg, and at battle of Pittsburg Landing; returned to this Co. 
 in 1866; has held office of Township Assessor two terms; married Mrs. Margaret Dill, for- 
 merly Margaret Martin, of Tennessee, in Oct. 1864; she had two children. 
 
 SCOTT KOBERT J. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born Rappahannock Co. Va. Aug. 
 14, 1847; Dem; Meth; owns 78 acres, value $3,120; lived in Virginia eight years, and came 
 to this ^tate, Henry Co. in 1S55, and has lived here about 22 years, except short time in Iowa 
 and Missouri; married Miss Olivia Dancer, July 13, 1871; she was from Richland Co. Ohio, 
 born Jan. 25, 1854; she came to this state in 1859; lived in Fulton Co; went to Ohio, and 
 returned here in 1 871. 
 
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 Judge JULIUS S. HINMAN, 
 County Judge, Cambridge. 
 

HENRY COUNTY: CAMBRIDGE TCVNSHIP. 305 
 
 SCOTT WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Cambridge; farmer, renter of J. Mascall; Dem; Lib; born Va. 
 
 SEATON BENJAMIN W. Publisher Pratt ie Chief, Cambridge; born in England, Jan. 
 13, 1825, and came to this country in 1830; settled in Utica, N. Y., and lived there about 
 19 years; came to State of Illinois in 1850; studied law in the office of the late Samuel 
 Beardsley, of New York; entered the office in 1846, and remained until 1850; engaging in 
 the printing business in Chicago, he did not enter the profession; lived in Chicago, and pub- 
 lished the Daily Argus; sold out the paper to the Democratic Press in 1852; went to Prairie 
 City, in McDonough Co. in 1857, and published the Prairie City Chronicle one year, and 
 came to this Co. in 1858; settled in Kewanee; published the Galva Union for two years; 
 lived on farm in Wethersfield four years; started the Prairie Chief in 1868; removed to 
 Toulon same year, and removed to this town in 1871; Dem; Epis; value of property $3,000; 
 married Miss Julia E. Bond in Utica, N.Y. Dec. 30, 1849; tnev have seven children, four 
 sons, three daughters; have lost three sons. 
 
 SEDEGREN CHAS. Cambridge; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SHAFER H. A. Carpenter and Builder, Cambridge; born in Franklin, Center Co. Penn. 
 Jan. II, 1833; Rep; Lib; value of property $1,000; they lived in Penn. about 40 years; he 
 was a gunsmith by trade; cajne to Cambridge, Henry Co. in 1874; married Miss Sarah Jane 
 Miller, July 4, 1863; sh 'in Venango Co. Penn; they have two children, one son and 
 
 one daughter; have lost one son. 
 
 SHALLENBERGER THOS. M. Cambridge; attorney; Dem; Lib; born Stark Co. 111. 
 
 SHANNON J. E. Sec. 13, P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Pres. pref; born Pa. 
 
 SHEPARD CHAS. Cambridge; cooper; Dem; Lib; born 111. 
 
 SHEPARD WILLIAM H. AtArney, Cambridge; born in Norfolk, St. Lawrence Co. 
 N. Y. Sept. 18, 1836; he removed to Franklin Co. Vt. at an early age, and lived there about 
 24 years; he came to Cambridge, Henry" Co. this state, Oct. 14, 1861, and has practiced his 
 profession for 15 years; Rep; Lib; Value of property He was twice elected Super- 
 intendent of Common Schools at Fairfax, Franklin Co". Vt., the first time when 21 vears old; 
 he represented this county and County of Rock Island, being the 21st Senatorial District, in 
 the State Senate of Illinois; was elected in 1S72; he married Miss Mary Jackson, Nov. 29, 
 1862; she was from Westford, Vt. -born Jan. 30, 1840; they have one child, son, William H. 
 Shepard, Jr. born May 13, 1S65. 
 
 SHERDEEN L. E. Sec. 28, P.O. Ulah;. farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SHOEMAKER N. F. Cambridge; bakery and confectionery; Ind; Luth; born Europe. 
 
 SHRECK JESSE, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; Christian Union; born Ohio; 100 acres land. 
 
 SICKLER ROBERT, Butcher', Camb-idge; born Germany, March 28, 1850; Dem; Lib; 
 he lived in Germany eighteen years, and*ame to this country in 1868; lived in Geneseo five 
 years; engaged in butchering business'-an'd' has been in same business here about three years; 
 married Miss Caroline Shumaker, of Pink Prairie, March 5, 1874; she was born May 5, 1856, 
 they have two children — one daughter, Jeanette, born Jan. 23, 1875; one son - born Jan, 19, 
 1876. 
 
 SMITHE (xEO. C. Publisher Henry Co. Chronicle, Cambridge; born in Onondaga Co. 
 N.Y. July 28, 1838; he lived in New York State about twenty-five years; came to this state 
 and county in 1867; was in the army, in the 35th Reg. N.Y. Infantry, under Gen. McLellan; 
 he was mustered out as Regimental Commissary; Rep; Cong, prel; value property $6,000; 
 he married Miss Josephine C. Combs, Sept. 14, 1864; she was born in Cazenovia, N.Y. June 
 6, 1842; they have one child, daughter, Clara Louise, born Oct. 16, i8c6. 
 
 SMITH RICHARD, Cambridge, clerk; Rep; Cong, pref; born Ohio. 
 
 SNELL ALFRED, Cambridge; barber; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 SODERBERG PETER, Sec. 27; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 60 acres. 
 
 SROUFE GEO. W. Carpenter, Cambridge; born in Ohio, Oct. 1, 1826, and lived in that 
 State about twenty years, then removed to Kentucky and lived there about eleven years; 
 came to Cambridge, Henry Co. in 1857, and has lived here twenty years; one of the early 
 settlers; was in the army three years; enlisted Aug. 12, 1862, and was elected Capt. Co. H, 
 112th Reg. 111. Infantry; was wounded before Atlanta, Aug. 6, 1864; he was elected Sheriff 
 of Henry Co. in the Fall of 1866; was ordained minister of the Church of Christ, Feb. 16, 
 1868; Rep; Christian; married Miss Elizabeth P. Sroufe, Nov. 21, 1850; she was born in 
 Mason Co. Ky. Sept. 22, 1826; they have had six sons and one daughter, and have lost three 
 sons and one daughter. 
 SPEGEL FRED. Sec. 36; Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Germany; 80 acres land. 
 SPENCER JAMES, Cambridge; engineer; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 
 SPROUSE GEORGE F. lives with father, Sec. 31; P.O.Cambridge; Dem; Meth; born Mo. 
 
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306 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 
 
 SPROUSE BENJAMIN, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Cambridge; born Augusta Co. Va. June 
 6, 1817; Dem; Meth. pref; owns So acres land, value $4,000; lived in Virginia about thirty* 
 four years; removed to this state and county in 1851, and has lived here twenty-five years; 
 holds office of Roadmaster; early settler; married Melinda Matheny, from Rockingham Co. 
 Va; she died Dec. 30, 1874; has two children, sons, and lost one son. 
 
 STACKHOUSE CHARLES, Sec. 10; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Pa; 187 ac. 
 
 STACKHOUSE WM. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O.Cambridge; born in Burlington, Vt. Feb. 9, 
 1814; Ind; Spiritualist; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; removed to Pa. at an early 
 age, and lived there twenty-one years; came to this state and county in 1839, an d has lived 
 here on this farm thirty-seven years; one of the few early settlers now living; he broke the 
 first prairie in this township; has carted his wheat to Chicago, 150 miles, and sold it for 44 
 cents per bushel; sold his pork for $1.25 per cwt; had to go to the Mississippi River to mill; 
 has held ofhce of School Director; married Miss Abigail Congdon, March 2, 1837; she was 
 born in Wallingford, Vt. June 23, 1820; they have five sons and lost ten children. 
 
 STEEL SAMUEL, Cambridge; druggist; Dem; Meth; born Ky. 
 
 STEINBAUGH WILLIAM, Ulah; laborer; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 STEPHENS JOHN M. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Ulah; T5brn in Knox Co. 111. Nov. 30, 
 1840; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land, value $5,000; lived in Knox Co. about twenty-one 
 yeas; lived in Stark Co. seven years; came to Henry Co. in 1868; has lived here eight years; 
 married Miss Martha Jane Brooks, Dec. 13, 1863; she was born in the State of Indiana, 
 Dec. 18, 1845; they have four children, two daughters and two sons; lost one son. 
 
 STEWART JAMES W. Lumber Dealer, Cambridge; born in Geneseo, Henry Co. 111. 
 on July 4, 1849; he has resided in this county twenty-seven years; was in the army, in the 
 139th 111. Infantry, Western Army, at Cairo, Columbus and Memphis; he has been in busi- 
 ness here for the past five years; firm of Stewart & Gaines, Lumber and Building Material; 
 Rep; Cong, pref; he married Miss Julia E. Gaines, April 29, 1868; she was from Geneseo, 
 Henry Co. Ill, and born March 21, 1848; they have three children, all sons; has held office 
 of Town Trustee the last three years. 
 
 STOREY THEO. Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Meth. pref; born N. J. 
 
 STRAIGHT H. L. Cambridge; stock buyer; Rep; Lib; bofti Indiana. 
 
 STRATTON D. G. Sec. 19; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; 160 acres land. 
 
 STRATTON T. J. Cambridge; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 STURGES LEVICK, Cambridge; shoemaker; Rep; Latter Day Saint; born Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 STRUM E. Sec. 33; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 STRUM OLIF, Sec. 33; T.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Adv; born Sweden; 40 acres land. 
 
 STURM PETER, Sec. 14; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Ohio; 78 acres land. 
 
 SUTTON WM. H. Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O.Cambridge; born in Ulster Co. NY. Sept. 30, 
 1837; Rep; Lib; lived in New York State about eighteen years, except two years in Michi- 
 gan; came to this state and county in 1856; has lived in this county twenty-one years; rents 
 farm of 400 acres of N. B. Gould; he married Miss Maggie Nichols, Oct. 4, 1864; she was 
 born in Sussex Co. N. J. Dec. 28, 1844; they have two children : Ida N. born Sept. 30, 1870; 
 Ralph Henry, born Nov. 14, 1872. 
 
 SWANSON A. J, Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON JOHN H. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON SWAN E. Cambridge; law student; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 ^pALBOT A. G. W. Cambridge; laborer; Dem; Lib; born 111. 
 *■ TALBOT E. H., P.O.Cambridge; lives with father; Sec. 16; Dem; Bapt; born 111. 
 
 TALBOT GENETTE Mrs. widow; Sec. 16; P.O. Cambridge; born Otsego Co. N. 
 Y. April 12, 1828; Lib; owns 78 acres land, value $4,000; she lived in New York State 
 about eighteen years; removed to this State and county in Oct. 1846, and has lived here over 
 thirty years; one of the oldest settlers; she married John Talbot in July, 1836; he was from 
 State of New York; he died Oct. 8, 1867; she has five children, one son and four daughters; 
 has lost five children. 
 
 TALBOT STEPHEN, Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Cambridge; born Otsego Co. NY. Dec. 
 11, 1820; Ind; Lib; 80 acres land, value $5,000; lived in New York State twenty-four years, 
 and removed to this state and county in 1844, and has lived here over thirty-two years; one 
 of earliest settlers, no houses on prairie at that time; was in the army, in 1 12th Reg. 111. Inf. 
 under Gen. Sherman; he married Dency Tary, Jan. 1, 1845; sn -e was born Otsego Co. N.Y. 
 Dec. 3, 1828; they have eight children, five sons and three daughteis; lost two daughters. 
 
 TALI'OT W. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Bapt; born 111. 
 
 
HENRY COUNTY: CAMBRIDGE TOWNSHIP. 307 
 
 TALBOT WM. Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O.Cambridge; born in Otsego, N.Y. March 13, 1S19; 
 Dem; Bapt; owns IOO acres land, value $7,500; he lived in New York State twenty-live 
 years, and removed to this state and county in 1S44; was forty-five days coming by team; 
 has lived here over thirty-two years; one of few earliest settlers now living; only Judge Till- 
 son, \V. A. Ayres and John Russell living in Cambridge then; has held the office of School 
 Trustee twelve years, has been School Director twenty-eight years, Justice of the Peace eight 
 years; he was the first member of the Baptist church in Cambridge; married Miss Mary 
 Terry March 7, 1840; she was born Otsego Co. N.Y. July 6, 1S22; they have nine children, 
 six sons and three daughters; lost three sons. 
 
 TALLIAFEARO ROBERT, Cambridge; laborer; Lib; Bapt; horn Va. 
 
 TALLIAFEARO WM. Cambridge; laborer; Lib; Lib; born Va. 
 
 TAR BOX H. A. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Mass. 
 
 TARBOX NELSON, Cambridge; restaurant; Rep; Lib; born Mass. 
 
 TARBOX NELSON Jr. Cambridge; mason; Rep; Meth; born Mass. 
 
 TATTERSHAL.Ii B. F. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Ulah; born in Loudon Co. Va. June 6, 
 1817; Rep; Freewill Bapt; owns 80 acres land, value $5,000; lived in Virginia eight years; 
 lived in Ohio fourteen yeafrs; came to this State, Peoria County, 1839; l' ve d there seventeen 
 years; came to Henry Co. 1856, has lived here twenty years; has held office School Director 
 and Roadmaster; married Barbara Isgrigg, of Ohio, in 1837; she died March 19, 1852; had 
 six children; married Lucinda Jenkins March 13, 1S53; she was born Frederick Co., Va., 
 March 17, 1S24; have four children. 
 
 TATTERSHALL JOHN W. lives with father; .P.O. Ulah; Rep; Freewill Bapt. 
 
 TEE WM. Cambridge; miller; Dem; Ind; born Eng. 
 
 TEE WM. B. Cambridge; miller; Ind; Ind; born Isle of Wight, Eng. 
 
 TENNEY L. L. Sec. 8; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Univ; born 111. 
 
 TEMEY JOSEPH P. Farmer; Sec. S; P.O.Cambridge; born Hillsboro Co.-N. H. 
 Aug. 14,1808; Ind; Lib; value of property $2, ceo; he lived in New Hampshire about twen- 
 ty-eight years; removed to this state in 1837, to Mercer Co,, and lived there about thirty- 
 eight years; one of the earliest settlers; there was not a house within thirty-six miles east of 
 him at that time; built first house on prairie; he held the office of Justice of the Peace for 
 four years; his grandfather was captain in Revolutionary war; he married Miss Almira 
 Merryman April 4, 1839; she was born in Maine, March 15, iSr5; she died Jan. 22, 1863; 
 has five children, and lost five children. 
 
 TERRY THOMAS, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Mass. 
 
 THATCHER MOSES AV. Proprietor Thatcher House, Cambridge; born Norfolk Co. 
 Mass. Nov. 22, 1823; he lived in Mass. about fifteen years; went to Pa. in 1S3S. ived there 
 about three years; lived in New York State ten years, and lived in Ohio four years; he came 
 to this state and county in 1854, and has lived here twenty-two years; Rep; Lib; value of 
 property $5,000; he held the office of Justice of the Peace for eight years; has held the office 
 of Town Assessor and School Trustee; married Miss Rosina Terpenning Feb. 8, 1849; she 
 was born in Cortland Co. N.Y.; they have six children, five daughters and one son; have lost 
 one son. 
 
 THOMAS H. C. Cambridge; poultryman; Rep; Lib; born Maine. 
 
 THOMAS JACOB., Sec. 30; laborer; Ind; Lib; born Ind. 
 
 THOMAS M. Mrs. Sec. 30; widow; P.O. Cambridge; Luth; born Pa. 
 
 THOMPSON .TAMES, Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O.Cambridge; born Fountain Co. Ind. July 
 17,1827; Dem; Christian Union; owns 172 acres, value $7,500; lived in Ind. nine years, and 
 moved to Knox Co. 111. July 12, 1836, lived there fifteen years; came to this county in 1851, 
 and has lived here twenty-five years, except four years in Knox Co; has held the offices of 
 Supervisor, Road Commissioner, School Trustee and School Director; married Miss Adaline 
 W. Capps Nov. 3. 1S50; she was from Vermillion Co. Tnd. born Jan. 1, 1731; they have live 
 children, one son and four daughters; lost two children. 
 
 TILLSOX JOSEPH Jiulye, P.O.Cambridge; born Wrentham, Norfolk Co. Mass- 
 March 11, 1S01; he lived in State of Mass. about thirty-five years, and removed to this state 
 in 1S36, and came to this county in 1837, and has lived here thirty-nine years; one of the ear- 
 liest settlers; there was no one living in this township at that time; he was so conversant 
 with the county in 1842 and 1843 that he could name and locate every resident in the county; 
 he was Probate Justice of the Peace; he was elected Judge of Henry County; he held office 
 of County Surveyor, and also held office of Assessor; Rep; Cong; married Miss Julia Ann 
 Rogers, of New York City, in 1842; she died Jan. 15, 1870; he married Columbia A. Dunn 
 of Augusta, Ga. in 1874; he has three children, two sons and one daughter; one daughter 
 died in infancy. 
 
308 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 TOMLINSON CHARLES, Cambridge; wagon maker; Rep; Bapt; born Maine. 
 TOMPKINS SPENCER, Cambridge; attorney; Ind; Epis. pref; born 111. 
 
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 PHAM G. A., P.O.Cambridge; Sec. 10; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.; ioo acres land. 
 
 WAN BRUNT J. W. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
 * VALENTINE O. V. Cambridge; grain elevator; Dem; Bapt; born Pa. 
 
 VANNICE WILLIAM J. Sheriff Henry Co. Cambridge; born in Montgomery Co. Ind- 
 Feb. 17, 1838; he lived in State Ind. fourteen years, and came to this state to Henry Co. in 
 1852, and has lived here over 24 years; one of the early settlers; he has held office of Town 
 Clerk and Assessor of Weller Township, in this county; he was elected Sheriff of Henry 
 County, in 1874, and re-elected in 1876; Rep; Pres; he married Miss Nellie R. Boland, Dec. 
 24, 1866; she was born in St. Lawrence Co. N.Y. Jan. 24, 1844; they have two children, one 
 son, William J. Vannice, jr. born Oct. 27, 1874, and one daughter, Emma E. Vannice, born 
 Jan. 5, 1870. Mr. Vannice taught school ten years. 
 
 VAUGHAN E. A. Cambridge; blacksmith; Rep; Lib; born Vt. 
 
 VINCENT M. L. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O.Cambridge; born' in Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. Jan. 28, 
 1836; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; he removed to this State, to Henry 
 County, 1843, and has lived here thirty-three years: one of the earliest settlers; only one or 
 two cabins in this town at that time; was in the army, in Co. C, 112th Regt. 111. Infantry; 
 was in battles Knoxville, Resaca, Atlanta, and others, and was wounded at Kelly's Ford; 
 married Miss Martha Clark, at Cambridge, March 23, 1866; she was born Fulton Co. Oct. 
 21, 1849; they have five children, four boys and one girl. 
 
 VXTATERMAN D. Cambridge; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 
 VV WATSON DAVID, Sec. 15; P.O. Cambridge; farmer for A. Malcom; Rep; Lib. 
 
 WALKER A. B. Carriage Painter, Cambridge; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. June 16, 
 1849; he removed to this State at an early age; came to this state, Henry County, in 1851; 
 and has lived here ever since; Rep; Lib; he married Miss Anna E. Scoville, Dec. 23, 1874, 
 she was from this state; they have one child, little girl, Lucia Isabell Walker, born Nov. 27, 
 1875. 
 
 WALKER DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Cambridge; born in Aberdeen, Scotland, April 
 30, 1829; Rep; Pres; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $6,400; he lived in Scotland thirty- 
 nine years, and came to this country in July, 1868; came to State 111. to this county, same 
 year, and has lived here nine years; married Miss Barbara Couper, June 6, 1853; she was 
 born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, May 6, 1832; they have six children, three sons and three 
 daughters; lost one son. 
 
 WALSH THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Cambridge; born North of Ireland, in 1841; 
 
 Rep; Lib; owns 157 acres of land, valued at $8,000; he lived in Ireland about ten years; 
 
 came to this country 1851; lived in N.Y. City five years; lived in N.Y. State seven years; 
 
 came to this state and county in 1864; has lived here twelve years; he married Miss Melinda 
 
 Funk, Feb. 12, 1865; she was from Virginia; they have six children, three sons and three 
 
 daughters; lost one son. 
 WEIR JAS. I. Merchant, Cambridge; born Pa; Rep; Lib. 
 WELCH M. Sec. 27, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ireland; 39 acres. 
 WELCH S. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Bapt. pref; born N.Y. 
 WELTON A. Cambridge; lumber; Rep; Christian; born 111. 
 
 WELTON FRANK G. County Clerk; P.O. Cambridge; born New Haven, Conn. April 
 14, 1843; he lived in State Conn, eight years, and came to this State, Henry County, Town 
 of Cambridge, in 185 1, and has lived here over twenty-five years; one of the early settlers; 
 he holds office of County Clerk; was elected in 1869, and re-elected in 1873; he was in the 
 army, in 42d 111. Infantry; he lost his right leg at Dallas, Ga. in Sherman's Atlanta cam- 
 paign; was also shot four times in one day; Rep; Lib; married Miss Mary Ella Clark, 
 April 30, 1866; she was from Rockford, 111; they have five children, two sons and three 
 daughters. 
 
 WELTON STREET C. Lumber Merchant, Cambridge; born in Litchfield Co. Conn. Sept- 
 8, 1816; Dem; Epis; value property, $10,000; he lived in State Conn, about twenty-one 
 years; then taught school in New Jersey for five years; he came to this state about 1844, an ^ 
 has lived in this county about twenty-nine years; one of the earliest settlers; only few per- 
 sons here now that were here when he came; he has held office of Assessor of this town, and 
 was School Director for twelve years; he married Miss Adeline Smith, of Orange, N. J; she 
 was born March 20, 1824; they have one child, son, Alanson Welton; lost one son. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: CAMBRIDGE TOWNSHIP. 309 
 
 WELTON A. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Epis. 
 
 WELTON ALBERT, Cambridge: farmer; Rep; Epis; born Conn. 
 
 WERBECH E. Cambridge; nursery and florist; Ind; Lib; born Germany. 
 
 WEST LAKE S. Sec. 10, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio; So acres. 
 
 WESTONBEY CHAS. Cambridge; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 WHEELER CHAS. R. Banker; Cambridge; born Ohio; Rep. 
 
 WHITE HENRY, Hardware Merchant, Cambridge; born Washington Co. N.Y. July 17, 
 1S36; Rep. Bapt; lived in State New York about twenty-nine years, and came to Geneseo, 
 111. in Spring 1867, and has lived here about ten years; he has been engaged in business of 
 Hardware, Stoves, and Agricultural Implements for past five years; married Miss Harriet E. 
 Sims, Oct. 4, 1S71; she was from Cazenovia, N.Y. Feb. 12, 1842; they have one child, little 
 girl, Katie L. White, born May 13, 1875; lost one son, Frank J. born Jan. 18, 1873; died 
 July 29, 1S73. 
 
 WHITMAN E. Cambridge; retired; Rep; Bapt; born Maine. 
 
 WHITMAN EDWIN M. Cambridge; teacher; Rep; Bapt. pref ; born Ohio. 
 
 WHITMAN SAMUEL, Cambridge; laborer; Dem; Lib; born Pa. 
 
 WHITNEY C. Cambridge; shoemaker; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
 WIER H. M. Cambridge; merchant; Rep; Cong, pref; born Pa. 
 
 WILKEY HUGH, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O.Cambridge; born Ireland, May I, 1S12; Dem; 
 Lib; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; he lived in Ireland and Scotland twenty-one years; 
 came to this country in 1834; lived in Kentucky and New Orleans six years; came to this 
 state and county in'iS53, and has lived here twenty-four years; one of the early settlers; has 
 held office of Roadmaster; married Colly Ann Ousley, in the Fall of 1857; she was bom 
 in Virginia and brought up in Ohio; she had four children; they have two children. 
 
 WILKEY JOHN, Merchant, Cambridge; born in Ireland, Sept. 28, 1844; Rep; Pies. 
 pref; he came to this country in 1 850; lived in Mercer Co. Pa. six years; came to this town, 
 Henry Co. 111. in 1856, and has lived here over twenty years; he commenced business here 
 in 1863, with but very little; has been here thirteen years, and now has the largest store in 
 Henry Co; rm consists of Wilkey & Harrison, Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Boots and 
 Shoes; he 'is also engaged in stock and grain business with Mr. James Mascall; his parents 
 are now living in town of Osco, this county'. 
 WILKINSON W. S. Cambridge; marble cutter; Rep; Spiritualist; born N.Y. 
 
 WILSON G. F. H. Retired; Cambridge; born Litchfield, Conn., Feb. iS, 1816; Ind; Lib; 
 value of property $2000; removed to New York State when two years old, lived there six- 
 teen years; came to State of Illinois 1834, to Peoria County, the place where the city of 
 Peoria stands was called Fort Clark; lived there sixteen years; came to this county in 1850; 
 has lived here twentv-six years; has lived in state forty-three years in June; city of Chicago 
 was only known as Fort Dearborn at that time; has held office Constable and Deputy Sheriii 
 fourteen years; married Lydia Adkins in Oct. 1837; she was from Plymouth Hollow, Conn., 
 born in 1820; have five children, three daughters and two sons. 
 WINTERS S. Cambridge; butcher; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 WOLYN A. G. Cambridge; druggist; Rep; Swedish Luth; born Sweden. 
 WOOD W. C. Cambridge; Rep; Cong, pref; born Vt. 
 WORTHINGTON C. E. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio. 
 
 WORTHINGTON THOS. J. Retired, Cambridge; born Bucks Co. Pa. Nov. 29, r8lO; 
 Dem; Bapt; val. property $12,000; lived in Pa. about twenty-three years; lived in State of Ohio 
 about thirty-two years; engaged in farming, and Carpenter and Builder; removed to this 
 state and county in 1865; married Miss F. A. Freeman, in Columbus, Ohio, in Feb. 1S42; 
 she was born in the State of New York; they have seven children; three sons, four daugh- 
 ters; lost two sons in the army, one in West Va. and one in Murfreesboro, Tenn. 
 WRIGHT WILLIAM, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born England. 
 WRIGHT EDWARD, Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born England. 
 
 \70UNG 1ACOB, Cambridge; bakery and restaurant; Luth; born Germany. 
 * YORK CHARLES E. lives with father, Sec. iS; P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 YOUNGGREN CLARENCE A. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Ulah; born in Sweden, July 
 4, 1848; Ind; Met'h; value property $500; lived in Sweden twenty year.-, and came to this 
 country June, 1868; came to this state and county same year, and ha- lived here nine years; 
 attended high school, and learned English before coming here; is acquainted with English, 
 German, French and Latin languages; rents farm of C, M. Carlson. 
 
 YORK J. F. Sec. 18; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.; 40 acres land. 
 
310 
 
 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 'VIEGLER P., P.O. Cambridge; butcher; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 
 ^ ZIMMERMAN W. H. Cambridge; retired; Rep; Luth; born Pa. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 
 CAMBKIDGE CITY. 
 
 AyerS^&^Wier, Dealers in Dry Goods 
 and General Merchandise. 
 
 AyerS Thos. G. Attorney at Law. 
 
 Ball Oliver, Livery and Boarding 
 Stable. 
 
 Beveridge Peter H. County Treasurer. 
 
 Boyd Sam'l G. Merchant Tailor. 
 
 Brinkerhoff Jas. D. ice Dealer. 
 
 Bryan JllO. L. Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Clark G. M. Watchmaker and Jeweler. 
 
 Converse Jas. A. Dealer and Manu- 
 facturer Furniture. 
 
 Cook F. A. Brick Manufacturer. 
 
 Dalrymple Wm. L. Deputy Co. Clerk. 
 
 Flagg Wm. E. Marble Works. 
 
 Follett JnO. M. Agricultural Imple- 
 ments and Farm Machinery. 
 
 Glass Neal, Blacksmith and Carriage 
 Works. 
 
 Goodrich cGeo. Jeweler and Billiard 
 Room. 
 
 Gordenier Jacob W. Mason and Con- 
 tractor. 
 
 Gould & Hagin, Dealers Groceries, 
 Provisions, Confectionery, Crock- 
 ery and Glassware. 
 
 Hagin & Gould, Dealers in Grain and 
 Stock. 
 
 Hamilton OttO S. Restaurant and Con- 
 fectionery. 
 
 Hartzwell ; Jno. W. Prop. " Cambridge 
 House." 
 
 Hinman J. S. County Judge. 
 
 Keesler P. M. Carpenter and Builder. 
 
 Lafferty Andrew B. livery and 
 
 Boarding Stable. 
 Lind Chas. E. Billiard Room. 
 Martin Prof D. Prop. " Central Hotel." 
 
 Mock & Hand, Attorneys at Law. 
 Page Orrin E. Attorney at Law. 
 Patten L. H. Clerk Circuit Court. 
 Pierce Silas, Carpenter and Builder. 
 Raymond R. C. Physician. 
 Rishel & Thompkins, Attorneys at 
 Law. 
 
 Rundstrum J. C. Dealer and Manu- 
 facturer Furniture. 
 
 Sadler Robt. H. Carpenter and Builder. 
 
 Seaton Benj. W. Publisher Prairie 
 Chief. 
 
 Shafer H. A. Carpenter and Builder. 
 
 Shephard & Marston, Attorneys at 
 Law. 
 
 Schmidt JOS. Billiard Room. 
 
 Sickler Robt. & Bro. Meat Market. 
 
 Smithe Geo. C. Publisher Henry Co. 
 
 Chronicle. 
 Sroufe Geo. W. Carpenter and Builder. 
 Stewart & Gaines, Dealers in Lumber. 
 Thatcher M. W. Prop. "Thatcher 
 
 House." 
 
 Vannice W. J. Sheriff. 
 
 Welton Frank G County Clerk. 
 
 Welton & Hinman, Dealers in Lumber. 
 
 Wheeler ChaS. R. Henry Co. Bank. 
 
 WhiteJHenry & CO. Dealers in Hard- 
 ware, Stoves, Tinware, Cutlery, 
 Agricultural Implements, &c. 
 
 Wilkey & Harrison, Dry Goods, Gro- 
 ceries, Clothing, Boots and Shoes. 
 
 Wolyn & Lundquist, Druggists and 
 Apothecaries. 
 
 VILLAGE OF ULAH. 
 
 Becker Geo. Dealer in Lumber and 
 
 Grain. Postmaster. 
 Bowen Wm. Dealer in Lumber and 
 
 Grain. Agent P. & R. I. R. R. 
 
HENRY COUNTY : MUNSON TOWNSHIP. 31 1 
 
 MUNSON TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A RY D. Sec. 2, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; owns 8o acres. 
 
 ^*- ABY C. B. Sec. io, P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Dem; Lib; from 111. 
 
 ACKLAND CHAS. Sec. 36, P.O. Cambridge; tenant Taylor est; iLuth; born Sweden. 
 
 ADAMS M. W. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Maine; 160 acres. 
 
 ALLEN C. P. Miss, Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; born in N.Y. 
 
 ALLEN ROYCE, Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Cambridge; born in Camden, Oneida Co. N.Y. 
 June 16, 1817: came to this county in 1852; Rep; Lib; owns 235 acres of land, valued ai 
 $12,000; has been School Treasurer since the township was organized, and is Supervisor; 
 married Miss Sarah E. Wilson at Trivoli, Peoria Co. 111. May 19, 1846; she was born in 
 Camden, Oneida Co. N.Y. Sept. 1824; has seven children, Maria E., born March 10, 1S47, 
 Maggie S., born Jan. 12, 1850, Julia R., born Jan. 12, 1852, Carrie C, born May 29, 1854, 
 Percy W., born Aug. 17, 1856, Royce Jr., born May 17, 1864, Birdie S., born Nov. 8, 1867; 
 is breeder of Durham cattle. 
 
 ANDERSON A. S. Sec. 36, P.O. Geneseo; tenant on Greenlee farm; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON G. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of E. Crane; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON NELSON, Sec. 3; tenant, rents of I. S. Holbrook; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ATTWATER ELLSHA, Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born in New Haven, Conn. 
 Dec. 18, 1810; came to this county in 1840; Rep; Lib; owns 208 acres of land, val. $12,500; 
 was 2d Lieut. Co. H, 112th I. V. I; married Miss Margaret Wright at Harrisburg, Pa. May 
 18, 183S, where she was born Feb. 28, 1821; have eleven children, Eli B., born April 10, 
 1839, Thos. J., Oct. 15, 1841, Geo. W., Aug. io, 1843, John A., Sept. 19, 1845, Elanora, Sept. 
 23, 1848, Wm. C, June 5, 1850, Mary E., Sept. 25, 1852, Robt. W., Sept. 5, 1854, Emma. 
 Oct. 5, 1856, Douglas, Dec. 6, 1858, Frank, Oct. 15, i860. 
 
 ATTWATER ROBT. Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; farmer on father's farm; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 ATTWATER WM. C. Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; farmer on father's farm; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 ATWOOD WM. H. Sec. 18, Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Chris; from N.Y. 
 
 AYRES BUENOS, Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; born in Chester, Hampden Co. Max. 
 Jan. 17, 1810; came to this county in 1853; Rep; Lib; owns 480 acres of land, val. $30,000; 
 married Miss Sarah Osborne at Chester, Geauga Co. O.; she is a native of New Haven, Conn., 
 born Sept. 2, 1816; have seven children living, lost four: Sheldon H., born April 23, 1835, 
 at Lake Co. O.; Orlander B., July 26, 1836; Geo. W., Jan. 6, 1839, m Defiance, O., died Oct. 
 16, 1839, Defiance, O.; Saml. P., May 16, 1842; Mary A., Nov. 22, 1840, died Nov. 25, 1840; 
 Ester E., May 14, 1S45; Roderick W., April 26, 1847, all Defiance, O.; Ransom O., Oct. 24, 
 1852, Bureau Co. 111.; Azoline E., Aug. 24, 1854, Henry Co. 111., died Aug. 27, 1S54, Henry 
 Co. 111.; John C. F., Aug. 26, 1S56, Henry Co. 111.; Helen E., Sept. 3, 1859, died Oct. 13, 
 1863. Is one of the oldest settlers in Henry Co. 
 
 AYRES RANSOM O. resides with father, B. Ayres, Sec. 25; faamer; Rep; Lib; born in 111. 
 
 AYRES R. W. Sec. 25; tenant on B. Ayres' farm; Rep; Lib; from Ohio. 
 
 "D ALL E. G. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Lib; from N.Y; owns 121 acres. 
 BANKS I., P.O. Geneseo; miner for John Tracy; Dem; from Scotland. 
 
 BALL LEWIS H. Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; born in Cortland Co. N.Y. on May 31, 
 1847; came to this county in 1865; Rep; Lib; owns 82 acres of land, val. 84,000; married 
 Miss Jennie A. Hoffstatter March 24, 1S73, > n Orient, Adair Co. Iowa; she is a native of 
 Milton, Wayne Co. O., born May 31, 1849; have two children, Mehala, born Jan. 2, 1875, 
 and L. Milo, born Aug. 17, 1876, in Munson, Henry Co. 111. 
 
 BARNES J. A. Sec. 8, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Maryland; owns 160 acres. 
 
 BARNES W. L. Sec. 1, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Lib; from N.Y; owns 400 acres. 
 
 BENSER R. Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of C. A. Benser; Rep; Pres; from Pa. 
 
 BOLING A. T. Sec. 32, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of Mrs. Elston; Rep; Lib. 
 
 BOLING JOHN, Sec. 32, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ky; owns 168 acres. 
 
 BRISTOL J. II. Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Dem. 
 
312 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 BRISTOL M. B. Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; tenant Taylor estate; Ind; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
 BRUNK I. W. Sec. 25; works for R. W. Ayres; Dem; Meth; from Va. 
 
 BURCHFIELD B. F. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Pres. 
 
 BUNGTE F. Sec. 20, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prussia. 
 
 BUSENBAEK DAVID N. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born in Butler Co. Ohio, 
 March 23, i8ig; came to this county in i860; Rep; Lib; owns 240 acres of land, valued 
 at $18,000; married Miss Mary Ann Smith, in Butler Co. Ohio, May 7, 1846; she was born 
 in same Co. July g, 1822; have six children, George S. born in Butler Co. Ohio, Oct. 8, 1848; 
 John, born May 31, 1851; Robt. born July 25, 1853; Katie, born July 7, 1856; Emma M. 
 born Nov. 5, 1859; Mary M. born April 6, 1867, in Munson, Henry County, 111.; improved 
 the farm he now resides on. 
 
 BISENBARK READING, Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; born in Butler Co. Ohio, 
 Dec. 28, 1821; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Christian; owns 84 acres of land, valued 
 at $8,400; married Miss Mary Cornthwaite, at Butler Co. Ohio, Jan. 13, 1848; she was born 
 June 21, 182S, in Butler Co. Ohio. 
 
 BUSENBARK ROBT. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ohio; owns 83 acres. 
 
 Y^ASTEEL W. P. Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Pa.; owns 140 acres. 
 
 ^-" CLARK WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 80 acres. 
 
 CADY D. Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from 111. 
 
 CADY E. W. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; born in Genesee Co. N.Y. July 2, 1820; came 
 to this county in 1849; Ind. Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land, value $7,000; married Miss 
 Metilda Hicks, in Wheeling, Va. May 4, 1844; she was born Dec. 25, 1819, in Marshall Co. 
 Virginia; has six children, Sarah J. born March 19, 1845; S. W. E. born Jan. 13, 1848, in 
 Va.; David D. born July 10, 1850; Charlotte L. b rn July 29, 1853; Charles C. born Jan. 29, 
 1856; Laura A. born April 17, 1858; all in Cambridge, Henry County, 111. 
 
 CLAYPOOL WM. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; tenant, rents of E. W. Cady; Dem; Meth; from Va« 
 
 COCHREN G. W. Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of Mrs. Steward; Lib; from Ohio. 
 
 CRAMER E. Sec. 36, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 CRAWFORD JOHN W. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born in Bowling Green, 
 Warren County, Ky, Sept. 18, 1828; came to this county in 1851; Dem; Pres; owns 160 
 acres of land, value $9,600; is Justice of Peace; married Miss Mary E. Snyder, in Abingdon, 
 111. Aug. 14, 1851, who died Nov. 3, 1863; married Miss Julia E. Morrow, June 14, 1864; 
 both born in Warren Co. Ohio; has three children by first and four by second wife; Elizabeth 
 H. born May 12, 1852; Ida J. born Dec. 2, 1854, Clara A. born June 17, 1857; Mary E. 
 born Oct. 2, 1865; Minnie M. born Oct. 11, 1867; Arthur J. born April 11, 1874; John W. 
 born Oct. 31, 1875; is breeder of Poland, China and Berkshire hogs. 
 
 CUMMINGS M. V. Sec. 4, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Lib. Rep; Lib; born Maine; 80 acres. 
 
 T^VlXON H., P.O. Cambridge; lives with mother, Mrs. M. L. Dixon; Rep. Meth. 
 
 DIXON J., P.O. Cambridge; lives with mother, Mrs. M. L. Dixon; Rep; Meth. 
 DIXON M. L. Mrs. widow, Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Meth; from Maine; 240 acres. 
 DOUGLAS J. A. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Lib. 
 DOYLE PATRICK, Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Pa; owns 120 acres. 
 
 "T^ELDT A. P. M. Sec. 31; tenant; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 * FIELD H. Sec. 18, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Christian; born N. H. 
 
 FIELD L. Sec. 18, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of Mrs. Petty; Dem; Lib. 
 
 FLEET E. O. Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; resides with father, J. M. Fleet; Rep; Lib; from N.Y. 
 
 FLEET J. M. Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from N. Y.; 160 ac. val. $9,000. 
 
 FONES WM. Sec. 7, P.O. Geneseo; tenant of Mrs. Liken; Rep; Lib. 
 
 FOX JOHN D. Farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; bom in (enter Harbor, Belknap Co. N.H. 
 Oct. 5, 1829; came to this Co. in 1858; Rep; Prot; went round the Horn to California in 
 1847; remained there seven years; returned in 1857, and in the Autumn came to Rock Island, 
 111., where he was married Oct. 13, 1858, to Miss Hannah O. Thomas, with whom he had 
 been acquainted from boyhood; the same year he settled on the farm where he now resides; 
 he has held various town offices, and for three successive years was Chairman of the County 
 Board; is now serving his second term in the lower house of the State Legislature; has one 
 son, Geo. B. born Oct. 17, 1865. 
 

 LYMAN K. WILKINSON, 
 Munson Township. 
 
 
t. 
 
 
HENRY COUNTY: MUNSON TOWNSHIP. 315 
 
 FUNKHOUSKK JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; born in N. Sewickly Tp., 
 Beaver County, Pa., November 18, 1820; Rep; Meth; owns 190 acres(i6o acres Cambridge, 
 30 acres Munson) of land, value $i2.35< ; lived in slate of Pennsylvania about 45 years, and 
 removed to Town of Cambridge, Henry Co., 111., in March, 1865, and has lived here 12 
 years; has held office of Assessor of Town of Sewickly, Beaver Co., Pa., also Collector same 
 township; married Hannah M. Baldwin, December 13, 1849; sne was f rom Chenango, Law- 
 rence County, Pa., and was born October 17, 1828; they have seven children, five daughters 
 and two sons, and lost two sons. 
 
 /"*ANT J. Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 80 acres, $5,000. 
 GARVEY C. Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; tenant on Taylor estate; Rep; Lib; from Ohio. 
 
 GARRISON ROBT. M. Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; born in Parke Co. Ind., on 
 April 10, 1S33; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; Lib; owns 160 acres of land, value $6,500; 
 married Miss Mary E. Cochren, Oct. 9, 1856, in this township; she was born in Knox Co. 
 Ohio, April 1, 1838; have three children : Mary Jane, born Jan. 13; 1861; Frank M., Nov. 
 13, 1S66; Erne B., June 18, 1870; all in this Tp. 
 
 GEISSINGER J. Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Ohio; owns 80 acres. 
 
 GILBERT X. C. Farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Geneseo; born in Ontario Co. N. Y. Feb. 10, 1814; 
 came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Lib; owns 233 acres of land, val. $18,000; married Miss 
 Francelia Amsden, Geneseo, 111., Aug. 9, i860; she was born in Rochester, N. Y. Oct. 7, 
 1840; has three children, one son and two daughters, H. Mark, May and Lora; is breeder of 
 Chester white hogs; located where he now resides in i860; has made the farm what it now 
 is from entirely new land. 
 
 GILLET GARDNER, lives with son-in-law, G. Rowe, Sec. 6, P.O. Geneseo; born Mass. 1791. 
 
 GILLESPIE WM. Sec. 16, P.O Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; N. Y.; 82 ac. val. $4,000. 
 
 GRADERT WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; born Germany; owns 80 acres. 
 
 GREENLEE J. Sec. 36; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Va; owns 320 acres. 
 
 GREISER E. Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; owns 40 acres. 
 
 IT AD LEY J. Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Epis; from Eng; owns 158 acres. 
 
 HADLEY J. \V. resides with father, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Epis; from N.V. 
 
 HAMILTON A. A. Sec. 21: farmer, rents of G. A. Wood; Rep; Meth; from Pa. 
 
 HAMILTON J. K. resides with brother on Sec. 9; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Pa. 
 
 HAMILTON R. W. Sec. 9, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Pa; 40 ac. val. $2,400. 
 
 HARRIS E. W. Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ohio; owns 165 acres. 
 
 HARTSHORN J. Sec. 27, P.O. Cambridge; coal miner for Wm. H. Terpening. 
 
 HENDERSON A. Sec. iS, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; boards with J. Henderson; from Ind. 160 ac. 
 
 HENDERSON J AS. Sec. 18, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Indiana. 
 
 HENDERSON O. S. Sec. 18, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Indiana. 
 
 HIGGINS G. S. Sec. 32, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
 HILL JOHN I). Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Geneseo; born in Rappahannock Co. Va. March 19, 
 1843; came to this Co. in 1855; Dem; owns 76 acres of land, value $4,500; was in the 
 army, and participated in twenty diffierent battles; his command was Co. C, H2th Reg. 
 I.V.I. ; was color bearer eighteen months; served about three years, and honorably dis- 
 charged in 1865; married Miss Esther E. Ayres, Sept. 20, 1868, in Munson, 111; she was born 
 in Hicksville, Defiance Co. Ohio, May 14, 1847. 
 
 HILL PHILLIP, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; lives with brother, Wm.T. Hill; Dem; born Va. 
 
 HILL PHILLIP I). PC). Geneseo; lives with father, W.T. Hill; Dem; Christian; born Va. 
 
 HILL WM. T. Fanner and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; born in Rappahannock 
 Co, Va. April 10, 1821; came to this county in 1855; Dem; Christian; owns 2S0 acres land, 
 val. $14,000; married Miss Elizabeth Lockhart, of same place, March 30, 1841; born Jan. 
 13, 1821; they have fourteen children: Wm. J., born Jan. 15, 1842, Rappahannock Co., Va; 
 John D., March 19, 1843, Rappahannock Co., Va; Geo. R., Aug. 13, 1844, Rappahannock 
 Co., Va; Sarah E., Aug. 5, 1S46, Rockingham Co., Va; Edward L.. April 24, 1840. Rocking- 
 ham Co., Va; Rachel V., April 27, 1851, Augusta Co., Va; Mary E., Sept. 7, 1852, Augusta 
 Co., Va; Phillip I)., June 17, 1854, Augusta Co., Va; Amantha V., Feb. 7, 1857, Henry Co., 
 Ill; James N., Sept. 17, 185S, Henry Co., Ill; Emma P., |ulv 18, i860; Henry Co. Ill; 
 Stephen R„ Sept. 27, 1S62, Henry Co., Ill; Estella L., April 9, 1865, Henry Co., Ill;' Wm. j! 
 was killed near big Shanty, Ga., June 17, 1864. 
 
 IIOOS P. Mrs. Sec. 35; P.O. Cambridge; widow, farmer; born Pa. 
 
 HUNTER GEO. Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; from O; owns 140 acres, $8,000. 
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316 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 HUNTER I. M. H. Sec 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; from O; owns 180 ac. $10,800. 
 HUTCHINSON ROBT. Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; owns 350 ac; from Pa. 
 HUTCHINSON WM. Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Rep. 
 
 T NGLES H. J. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand for Chas. E. Pettit; Rep; from Wis. 
 
 JACKSON G. D. Sec. 30; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Pa. 
 JACKSON J. Sec. 27; P.O. Cambridge; miner for Wm. H. Terpening; Ind; Meth; Eng. 
 JACKSON RICHARD, P.O. Cambridge; works for John Boling; Rep; from Mo. 
 JAMISON J. Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres; from Conn. 
 JOHNSON P. G. Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; tenant, rents of Mrs. Weston; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 JOHNSON NELS, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 JONES D. L. Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; tenant of E. W. Cady; Rep; from Indiana. 
 
 TT'EYSER JAMES, Sec. 29; P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of Miss C. P. Allen; Rep; Pres. 
 
 KOUGH R. Mrs. Sec. 31; P.O. Cambridge; widow, farmer; Pres; born Pa; 80 acres. 
 KUHL H. Sec. 10; farmer; Luth; from Germany; owns 160 acres, val. $10,000. 
 
 [" ANE J. Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Epis; from England; 200 acres. 
 LARSON A. Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LAY S. H. Sec. 32; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; 168 acres, val. $7,500. 
 
 LEMUEL J. Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents of Geo. Walker; Luth; from Germany. 
 
 LIKEN PORTER, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; rents of father, T. Liken; Rep; Pres. 
 
 LIKEN THOS. Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Pres; from Pa; owns 620 acres. 
 
 LOMIS B. Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Universalist; from N. Y; 122 acres, val. $9,000. 
 
 LOMIS M. A. Mrs. Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; born Maine; owns 80 acres, $5,500. 
 
 LOMIS S. J. Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind. Dem; Lib; from Maine. 
 
 LONG J. H. Sec. 25; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Va; owns 160 acres, val. $8,OCO. 
 
 LONGSHORE ANDREW M. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Cambridge; born in Randolph Co. 
 Ind. Oct. 6, 1844, Rep; Lib; value property $6,400; lived in State Indiana about eleven years, 
 came to State Illinois, Henry Co. in 1855, and has lived here twenty-one years; only two 
 houses on road to Geneseo from here, when he came; was in the army as Brigade Teamster 
 about eighteen months; married Miss Mary N. Hawk, Dec. 5, 1867; she was from Guernsey 
 Co. Ohio, born Jan. 15, 1845; they have one child, daughter, Emma Mabel, born Dec. 
 21, 1868. 
 
 LONKS SNYDER, Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; tenant Morris estate; from N.Y. 
 
 LOUN — , Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; tenant Edwards estate. 
 
 LUNGREN L. E. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; tenant; rents of Mr. Attwater; Rep; Luth. 
 
 T\ /TcAVOY A. Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Pa; 320 acres, val. $18,000. 
 
 ^*-*- McCAFFERTY C. Sec. 1, P.O. Geneseo; rents of W L. Barnes; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 
 
 McCARTNEY JAMES, Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 40 acres. 
 
 MCCARTNEY JONAS, lives with his father, Jas. McCartney; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 McDOUGAL FRED, Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; tenant on Taylor est; Rep; Lib; from N.Y. 
 
 McNAMARA T. Sec. 12, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 30 acres. 
 
 MASCH HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; born in Germany, Dec. 30, 1843; 
 came to this county in 1871; Luth; owns 90 acres of land, valued at $5,500; married Miss 
 Mary Wendland, in Andover, 111. June 11, 1873; she was born in Germany, Aug. 15, 1S44; 
 has two children — Clara, born April 12, 1874; William, born March 4. 1876. 
 
 MELVIN F. S., P.O. Geneseo; lives with father, G. T. M.; Rep; Lib; born N. H. 
 
 MELVIN G. T. Sec. 11, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Me; 80 acres. 
 
 MERRILL D. P. Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind. Rep; Cong; from N.Y; 560 acres. 
 
 METCALF H. K., P.O. Geneseo; bds. with J. B. Terpening; min. Meth Ch; Rep; from Wis. 
 
 MICKEL II. Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres. 
 
 MOCK J. Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; tenant; rents of A. R. Mock; Rep; Lib; from Ohio. 
 
 MOCK T. M„ P.O. Cambridge; resides with J. Mock; Rep; from Indiana. 
 
 MORLEY R. Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; miner. 
 
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 MORRIS G. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Pa. 
 
 MORRIS M. A. Mrs. widow, Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; born Pa. 
 
 MORRIS WM. Sec. 33, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Pa. 
 
 MURPHY S. J. Sec. 23, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Pa; So acres. 
 
 XT ELSON C. Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden; 200 acres. 
 -^ NELSON N. Sec. 3, P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 NEWMAN CHAS. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; lives with father; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 NEWMAN E. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; rents of E. Crane; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ORTON BRAIXARD J. Farmer and Stock Breeder, Sec. 28, P.O. Cambridge; born in 
 Oneida Co. N.Y. March 17, 1831; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Lib; owns 165 acres 
 of land, valued at $10,000; is breeder of Poland-China hogs; his pigs have won twenty-four 
 premiums at the 111. State Fairs, in the years of 1873, 1874, 1875, and 1876, and most all 
 first premiums; has won sweepstakes on boar or sow for the last four years; young stock for 
 sale; married Miss Eliza R. Tuttle, at Trivoli, Peoria Co. 111. Oct. 10, 1852, who was born 
 in Oswego Co. N.Y. July 14, 1833; have six children, Alice L. born Trivoli, 111. July 17, 
 1854; Edith A. born Dec. 30, 1856; Frank B. March 3, 1859; Hattie M. July 1, i860; Mary 
 A. July 5. 1 566; and Roy L. July 27, 1873; all in Munson, 111; first wife died Aug. 13, 1875; 
 married Mrs. Amorit M.Bates, at Mil. Wis. Sept. 10, 1876; born in Oswego Co. N.Y.April 9, 
 1S36; she has one son, Frank B. Stone, born March 6, 1858. 
 
 TDATTEN GEO. Sec. 33, P.O. Cambridge; tenant; rents of Wm. Morris; Dem; Meth. 
 
 -*■ PATTEN J. Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Pa; 50 acres. 
 
 PATTEN S. Sec. 26; P.O. Cambridge; tenant; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 PEISTER THOS. Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; from N.Y. 
 
 PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 10; P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 PETTIT CHARLES E. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Cambridge; born in North East, Erie Co. 
 Pa. July 7, 1834; came to this county in 1864; Rep; Lib; owns 120 acres of land, value 
 $6,000; was in the army, Co. E, 8th I. V. I.; married Miss Ellen M. Wickwire, at Trivoli, 
 Peoria Co. 111. Feb. 17, 1863, where she was born Feb. 27, 1838; has three children living; 
 lost one, James M. born Feb. 19, 1866, died Sept. 26, 1867; Guy V. born July 17, 1868; 
 Harry R. born 8ept. 27, 1872; Inez G. born July 24, 1874 — all in Munson, Henry Co. 111. 
 
 PETTYS E. Mrs. Sec. 18; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Lib; from N.Y.; owns 60 acres. 
 
 T3 ARIDAN JOHN, Sec. 28; P.O. Cambridge; farmer, Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns noac. 
 REBECK J. Sec. 25; tenant on Freeman's farm; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 REDUS JOHN, Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Luth; born Germany; 120 acres. 
 
 REED H. F. Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for N. C. Gilbert; Rep; Lib; froir Pa. ' 
 
 RINGLE JAMES, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; faimer; Ind. Dem; Lib; owns 165 acres, val. $8,000. 
 
 ROBB F. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, resides with brother; Dem; Pres; from Pa. 
 
 ROBB JOHN, Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Pa; owns 84 acres. 
 
 ROBINSON ALVIN, Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Lib; from Maine. 
 
 ROBINSON C. A. Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Maine. 
 
 ROBINSON S. Sec. 28; P.O. Cambridge; farmer. 
 
 ROBINSON W. L. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; So acres. 
 
 ROWE F. T. lives with father, G. Rowe, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; born 111. 
 
 ROWE GARDNER, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; born in Greece, Monroe Co. N.Y. 
 June 30, 1820; came to this county in i860; Rep; Meth; owns 125 acres of land, value 
 sio.ooo; married Miss Harriet E. Gillet, in Peoria Co. 111. Nov. 12, 1843: she was born in 
 Chatham, Columbia Co. N.Y. March 20, 1S21; have four children, three sons and one daugh- 
 ter : Franklin F., Mary L., Leander M. and Herbert E.; made the farm he resides on since 
 i860 from wild prairie. 
 
 ROWE L. M. lives with father, G. Rowe, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; born 111. 
 
 RUPERT CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O, Geneseo; born in Holmes Co. Ohio, Nov. 
 5, 1834; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Christian; owns 100 acres of land, value $5,500; 
 married Miss Sarah J. Brandon, in this county, Nov. 19, 1859, who was born in Indianapolis, 
 Ind. Aug. 1, 1840, and came to this county with parents in 1852; have three children living, 
 lost one; Nellie M. born Oct. 5, 1861; Marietta, born Dec. 28, 1865, died May 9, 1866; 
 Lilian May, born Dec. 13, 1868, and Clyde A. born Aug. 8, 1876, all in this count). 
 
ol8 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 QAMUELSON J. A. Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 30 ac. 
 
 ^ SAXDQUIST E. Sec. 23; tenant; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 SCOTT O. Sec. 34; P.O. Cambridge; tenant on Mascall's farm; Rep; Lib; from III. 
 
 SELLS A. H. Farmer. Sec. 31; P.O. Cambridge; born in Licking Co., Ohio, Feb. 21. 1S46; 
 Rep; Math; owns 50 acres of land, value $3,500; lived Ohio three years, and moved to In- 
 diana in 1S49, lived there thirteen years; was in the army; enlisted in the 130th Reg. Ind. 
 Infantry, Co. E.. was in thirteen general engagements and was slightly wounded in Georgia, 
 and was honorably discharged; came to this state and county in 1S6S; married Miss Alice 
 Funkhouser, October 27. 1S70; she was born in Pulaski Township. Beaver County. Pa.. 
 February 7, 1852; two children. Frank Wesley, born October 27. 1S71; Emma S., born 
 December 23, : 
 
 SKMLEV D. B. Sec. 23; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Pa; owns So acres. 
 
 SMALL T. H. Sec. S; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Pa; owns 90 acres. 
 
 SMTTH CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; born in Oxford Co. Maine, Aug. 2. 
 1S06; came to this county in 1851; Ind. Greenbacker; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, value 
 If ooo: has been twice married : first wife. Miss Ellice F. Adams; she was born at Oxford, 
 Maine, May 13. 1S11, died June 6, 1840; had one son, Charles E.; married Miss Annah Jor- 
 dan, June 26, 1S4S; she was born Feb. 17, iSll, in Elizabeth, Maine; has one child, Eveline 
 C. born Nov. 5, 1S49. in Penobscot Co. Maine. 
 
 SMITH M. R. Sec. 27; P.O. Cambridge; tenant of Mr. Terpening; Ind; Lib; born XV. 
 
 SNOW B. F. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ohio. 
 
 SNOW E. J. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from N.Y.; 80 acres. 
 
 STAHL F. Sec. 13; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; born Germany; owns 80 acre-;. 
 
 STANDER H. Sec. 2; laborer; boards with I. Redus; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 STEWART S. A. Sec. iS; rents of Thos. Liken; P.O. Geneseo; Ind; Bapt. 
 
 STOWE HEZEKIAH, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Me; 160 acres. 
 
 SWAIN WM. H. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Mass; owns 80 acres. 
 
 ^PERPENING M. C. Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind. Rep; Lib; from Iowa. 
 TOOLE A. O. Sec. 33; rents of Wm. Morris; Dem; from Ireland. 
 
 TASSELL GEO. F. Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; born in Englanl March 11. 1844; 
 came to this Co. in 1S6S; Rep; Lib; farm 86 acres, owned by Est. of J. Liken; value $5,000; 
 married Mrs. Mahala Liken Oct. 9, 1S69; she was born in Wayne Co. Ohio Feb. 22, 1833. 
 and married John J\- Liken June 28, 1S48, who was in the army about two years, and taken 
 prisoner Sept. 1S63 at Athens. Tenn.. confined in Andersonville prison, where he died of 
 starvation Aug. 19. 1864; he left two children, Clement, who died Jan. 3, 1S75, and Willie, 
 born Dec. 7, 1856; Mrs. Tassell has one child by second husband, Nellie E. born March 5, 
 1871. Breeder of Berkshire swine. 
 
 TASSELL GEORGE S. Farmer; Sec. S; P.O. Geneseo; born in England March II, 
 1S46; came to this county in 186S; Rep; owns 8c acres of land valued at $5,000; wife was 
 Mahala Hoffman, born in Ohio in 1843; married Oct. 9. 1S69; has one child. 
 
 THOMAS B. H. Farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; born in Mt. Vernon, Kennebec Co. Me. 
 Oct. 17, 1812; came to this Co. in 1870; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, valued $6,000; 
 was member of Assembly in Maine in 1867; married Miss So hia C. Melvin in town of Read- 
 field, Kennebec Co. Me. May 29. 183S, where she was born Feb. 13, 1813; have four chil- 
 dren living, and lost one son; Henry C. born July 14, 1842; Helen M. born May 28, 1846; 
 Augusta S. born Sept. 8, 1650; Eva J. born June 7, 1853; Melvin B. born Aug. 31, iS =g, 
 died Aug. IO, 1867. 
 
 TERPENING GEO. A. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; born in Virgil, Cortland Co. 
 N V. on March 15, 1845; came to this Co. in 1S54; Ind. Rep: Lib; owns 87 acres of land, 
 value $7,003; married Mrs. M. A. Rees. in this Co. March 6, 1S67, born in Brownsville, Ind. 
 July 22, 1843; nas na d three children by present union : Elmer A. born June 23, l565: Ailel- 
 bert R. Nov. 21, 1870, died Jan 2. 1S75; Effie A. Oct. 16, 1S76, all in this Co.; Mrs. T. had 
 two children by former marriage. Emma A. Rees, born Sept. 20, 1862; and Wm. R. Rees, 
 July 25, 1864, died March 25, 1S65, in this Co. 
 
 TERPENING JOSIAH B. Farmer and Stock Breeder; Sec. 11; P.O. Geneseo; born 
 in Virgil, Cortland Co. NY. on Dec. 13, 1S15; came to this Co. in 1S54; Rep; Meth; owns 
 300 acres of land, value $18,000; has served as Justice of the Peace in this town-hip; mar- 
 ried Miss Elizabeth Cronkhite Nov. 18, 1837; present wife was Mrs. Catherine Calhoun, 
 married Dec. 27, 1S67; has seven children by first marriage: Henry A. born April 23. 1S39, 
 resides in Denver, Col.; Mary E., May 5, 1S41, died April 27, 1S42; Emma G. Feb. 5. 1843; 
 George A. March 15. 1845; Sarah R. March 30, 1848; Frank W. Sept. 30, 1853, died March 
 20, 1854: Willie R. Aug. 2. 1858; by second marriage, Grace M. Sept. 1, 1S6S. 
 
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 TERPENING WM. H. Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; born in Virgil, Cortland Co. 
 N.Y. on April 22, 1818; came to this Co. in 1851; Ind; Lib; owns 363 acres of land, value 
 $25,000; was married to Miss Eliza Ann Mason, at Brownsville, Union Co. Ind. June 18, 
 1839; she is a native of Cincinnati, O. born May 4. 1816; have ten children living; lost one: 
 Martha A. born July 13, 1841; Missouri A. July 22. 1S43: Geo. A. May 12. 1S45. at Browns- 
 ville, Ind; Clinton W. Feb. 14, 1S47; Francis A. Feb. 28 1849, at Connersville. layette Co. 
 Ind.; Melissa A. April 6. 1851, Knox Co. 111.; Minnie A. Nov. 8. 1853, Henry Co. HI.; 
 Marion C. Jan. 25, 1856; Chas. S. Dec. 30, 1857, Union Co. Iowa; Marv F. May 17, 1S64, 
 Henry Co. ill. 
 
 TRACY HENRY, lives with his father, John Tracy; P.O. Geneseo; Dem; Cath. 
 
 TRACY JOHN, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 1 20 acres. 
 
 TRACY RICHARD, lives with father, John Tracy; P.O. Geneseo; Dem. Cath. 
 
 T PSON B. L. Sec I; P.O. Geneseo; works for W. L. Barnes; Hep; Meth; born Ohio. 
 ^ UPSON P. B. Sec. 11 ; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 100 acres; S4.500. 
 UPSON R. A. Sec II, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Conn. 
 
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 AN WINKLE I. Sec. 2; tenant, rents of A. McAvoy; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 
 
 VAX HOUSEN CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; born Lexington, Green 
 County, N.Y. Jan. 6. 1824; came to this county in 1862; Dem; Christian; owns S2 acres of 
 land, value §5 000; married Miss Elizabeth Smith, in Prattsville, Green County, N.Y. Nov. 
 17, 1847, by the Rev. Mr. Wycoff, where she was born, Aug. 3, 1831; have five children, 
 Hezekiah E. born May 13, 1850, in Lexington, N. Y.; Arlington W. born Oct. 29, 185S, at 
 Tonica, 111.; Romain N. born Oct. 27, i860, Tonica, 111.; Lora A. born July 29. 1863, 
 Munson, 111.; Iretus C. born Aug. 12, 1868, in Munson, 111. 
 
 VAIL SIDNEY, Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; born in Goshen, Orange County. N. Y . 
 April 28, 1824; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Pres. pref; owns 80 acres of land, value 
 $4,000; married Miss Ruth Ann Bennett, at Beloit, Wisconsin, Aug. 9, 1853; she was born 
 at Bolivar, Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, July 18, 1834; has five children living and lost one; Edgar, 
 born April 22, 1854, died Jan. 5, 1865; Charles, born Feb. 5, 1856; Clarence, born April 27. 
 1862; Sarah Manie, born Jan. 20, 1866; Eva Blanche, born May 5, 1870, and Fannie Jane, 
 born Nov. 25, 1875. 
 
 \\ TALKER GEO; Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Scotland; 120 acres. 
 * WALKER JOHN, Sec. 9, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Scotland; 160 acres. 
 
 WALKER WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Geneseo; born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Aug. 
 1836; came to America, May, 1S54; to this county in 1857; Rep; Lib; owns So acres of land, 
 value $4,000; is a bachelor; came to this county some years in advance of a family of brothers, 
 who have all settled in Henry Co. and are all farmers; his brother James, who came to this 
 country with him, was killed by a runaway team, in Johnson Co. Iowa, Sept. 5, 1872. 
 
 WARD B. Sec. 1, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Meth. pref; from England; owns 80 acres. 
 
 WETMORE P. Sec; 31, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; owns 40 acres. 
 
 WHEATON MARCUS G. Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; born in Bridgwater, Wash- 
 tenaw Co. Michigan, Jan. 3. 1836; came to this county in 1S5S; Dem; Lib; owns 16S acres 
 of land, valued at $11,000; married Miss Artemiotia Algeo. Feb. 19, 1868, at Fentonville. 
 Genesee Co. Michigan, where she was born, March 20, 1S46; have two children, Lemuel A. 
 born Oct. 7, 1870; John E. born Feb. 11, 1875; purchased farm now resides on March 1. 
 1876. 
 
 WILKINS J. Sec. 7, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Lib. 
 
 WILKIXSOX LY3IAN J. Warden Henry Co. Infirmary, Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; born 
 in Tioga County, Pa. Aug. 17, 1833; came to this county in 1872; Ind; Epis; was 1st Lieut. 
 Co. E, 93d I. Y. I. in War of the Rebellion; was in several engagements, and grand siege of 
 Vicksburg, Miss.; married Miss Emeline Stevens, March 31, 1S53; she is a native of Canter- 
 bury, N. H. born Ian. 26, 1835; they have three sons, Geo. T. born Oct. 23, 1856, at Buda, 
 111.; Willis L. born Sept. 21, 1 861, at Tiskilwa, 111. and Pin 11. bom Aug. 2s, 1S67, at 
 Tiskilwa, 111. 
 
 WILLIAMSON RICHARD, Sec. 6, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 WILLIAMSON C. J. Sec. 6, P.O. Geneseo; tenant, rents of father, R. Williamson; Rep; Lib. 
 
 WILSON JOHN, Sec. 30; lives with father, S. Wilson; Rep; Pres; from Pa. 
 
 WILSON N. Sec. 6, P.O. Geneseo; tenant, rents of F. Liken; Dem; Lib; from Pa. 
 
 WILSON SAM'L, Sec. 30, P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Ireland. 
 
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 WILSOIST GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Geneseo; born in Penn. Township, Allegheny 
 County, Pa. May 22, 1823; came to this county in 1868; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres of land, 
 value $11,000; married Miss Matilda J. Duff, Dec. 7, 1843, i n Penn Township, Pa.; she was 
 born Nov. 29, 1823, in Penn Township, Pa.; have had eight children, lost two by death; 
 Mary A. born Aug. 29, 1844; Newton, born Aug. 7, 1S46; Harvey, born Jan. 14, 1849, died 
 July 18. 1854; Martha, born Nov. 6, 1851; Robt. born May 28, 1854; Wm. D. born May 8, 
 1859; Geo. B. McClellan, born Feb. 24, 1864. 
 
 WILSON SAM'L, Jr. Sec. 30; lives with father, S. Wilson; Rep; Pres; from Pa. 
 
 WOOD A. Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ireland. 
 
 WOOD GEORGE W. Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; born in Addison, Steuben Co* 
 N.Y. Nov. 27, 1834; came to this county in 1862; Rep; Lib; owns 160 acres of land, valued 
 at $10,000; served as Justice of the Peace the first eight years; married Miss Mary Hoff- 
 statter, March 7, 1865, at Mason, Cass Co. Michigan; she was born at Milton, Wayne Co. 
 Ohio, Sept. 30, 1840; have two children living; lost one, Wm. D. born March 17, 1869, died 
 April 8, 1869; Clara M. born Feb. 11, 1870; Geo. L. born Oct. 27, 1876, all in Munson, 111.; 
 parents moved to Pa. in 1835; moved to Michigan in 1838, and Mr. W. came to 111. in 1862, 
 and settled where he now resides. 
 
 WOOD H. D. Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Unitarian; born Mich; 160 acres. 
 
 WOODRUFF J. B. Sec. 3, P.O. Geneseo; tenant of Mrs. Lomis; Dem; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
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 OUNG JAMES, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Scotland. 
 YOUNG THOS. Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Lib; from Scotland. 
 
 LORAINE TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A DAMS JAS., P.O. Geneseo; works for H. H. Joles; Rep; United Breth; from N.Y. 
 
 ^^ ANDERSON P. Sec. 12, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; from Denmark; 40 acres. 
 
 ARNETT CHAS., P.O. Sharon; lives with J. Arnett; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 ARNETT JOS. Sec. 6, P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; from France; 400 acres, val. $16,000. 
 
 ARNETT SAMUEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 5, P.O. Spring Hill. Whiteside Co; 
 born in Warren, Warren Co. Pa. July 6, 1836; came to this county in May, 1837; Rep; owns 
 186 acres of land, val. at $7,500; wife was Catherine Urick, born in Whiteside Co. Aug. 10, 
 1S46; married Nov. 15, 1863, at Spring Hill; have had five children, Annie C, David W., 
 Solomon E., Libbie L., and Geo. Wm. 
 
 ARNETT WILLIAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 6, P.O. Sharon; born in Warren, 
 Warren Co. Pa. May 3, 1831; came to this county in 1837; Rep; owns 372 acres of land, 
 valued at 15,000; wife was Ann Maria Britton, born in Phenix Tp. Henry Co. Aug. 10, 1839; 
 married Jan. 30, 1859; died Dec. 20, 1876; had five children — Elsie, Emma, Nettie, Eva, 
 and Wm. Leonard; Mr. A. is a breeder of thoroughbred horses and short-horn cattle. 
 
 DEERS DAVID, Sec 29, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; rents 80 acres; born Loraine Tp. 
 
 *~* BEERS ELIZABETH, Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farm; from N.J; 135 acres, val. $6,000. 
 
 BEERS FRANK, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; lives with L. Norton; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 BEERS G. F. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; born in Essex Co. N.J. 
 Oct. 11, 1824; came to this county Nov. 1839; Rep; United Breth; owns 385 acres of land, 
 valued at $14,500; wife was Mary E. Roberts, born in Guernsey Co. Ohio, March 4, 1S29; 
 married April 16, 1846, at Henry Co. Loraine Tp; have had four children — Permelia, Eliza- 
 beth, Sylvia, and David, all living. 
 
 BEREMAN A. L. Sec. 11, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 170 acres, val. $4,250. 
 
 BLAIR ABIGAIL Mrs. Farm; Sec. 31, P.O. Geneseo; born in St. John, N.B. Sept. 
 18, 1S12; came to this county in 1S38; Meth; owns 370 acres of land, valued at $10,000; 
 widow of Asa Blair, born in Ontario Co. N.Y. June 6, 1810; married Sept. 24, 1835, at 
 Wayne Co. Ohio, Milton Tp; have six children — Marilla. Nancy, Albert, Sinclair, Annie, 
 John; two dead, Hiram and Elizabeth; Sinclair and John manage the farm. 
 
 BLAIR JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; with S. Blair; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 BLAIR SINCLAIR, Sec. 31, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 BLUMQUIST A. Sec. 15, P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 60 acres. 
 
 BOLLEN JOHN, Sec. 19, T.O. Geiieseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 195 ac. val. $5,850. 
 
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 BOLLEN THOS. Sec. 7, P.O. Sharon; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio; 280 acres, $12,000. 
 BOLLEN WASHINGTON, Sec. 7, P.O. Sharon; farmer; Dem, born Henry Co. 
 BOOTH C. E., P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; lives with J. Runnels; Rep; from 111. 
 BRUNKEY EDWARD, Sec. 8, P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Evang; from Germany; 40 acres. 
 
 /^HAMBERLIN E. R. Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; rents 80 acres; Rep. 
 
 S - ! CHRISTIAN FRED, Sec. 1, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; rents 233 acres; Denmark. 
 
 CLEMMENS GEO., P.O. Prophetstown; lives with G- Hafferly; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 CLIFTON M. Sec. 10, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; from Indiana; 19 acres. 
 
 COLEMAN CHAS. W. Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N.Y; 140 ac. val. $4,200. 
 
 CROSIER JNO. B., P.O. Sharon; lives with Wm. Crosier; Rep; born 111. 
 
 CROSIER WM. F. Sec. 7, P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from N.Y; 164 ac. $5,740. 
 
 jTvREHMER J. H. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; lives with P. Drehmer; Rep; Evang. 
 
 *-* DREHMER J. W., P.O. Geneseo; lives with P. Drehmer; Rep; Evang; from Cook Co. 
 
 DREHMER PETER, Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 150 acres. 
 
 DONOVAN JAS., P.O. Atkinson; works for H. H. Haaff; Dem; Cath; from Pa. 
 
 DOWER PETER, Sec. 19, P.O. Pink Prairie; farmer; Dem; Evang; from Germany; 116 ac. 
 
 DOYLE MICHAEL, Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 DURKIN THOS., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 80 acres. 
 
 r* AGSTATTER CHAS., P.O. Spring Hill; pastor Evang. Ch; Rep; from Germany. 
 ^ GERMAN WM., P.O. Geneseo; lives with O. Ingram; Rep; Meth. E; from N.J. 
 GROVES CHARLOTTE Mrs, Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; farm; Luth; from Sweden; 120 acres. 
 GROVES JOHN, Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born Henry Co. 
 
 T T AFFERLY GEO. Sec. 11, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Cath; from Germany; 120 acres. 
 
 -^ HARVEY T. D. Sec. 11, P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Free Meth; 5 acres. 
 
 HAAFF HEMAN H. Farmer and Stock Raiser; residence in Heman's Grove, Sec. 35, 
 P.O. Atkinson; born in Middlebury, Vt. Oct. 20, 1833; came to this county in August, 1874; 
 Rep; Bapt; owns 5,000 acres lying in Loraine, Atkinson, Yorktown, and Alba Tps; wife 
 was Evelyn L. Currier, bom in Wyoming Co. N.Y. Aug. 6, 1840; married Oct. 1, 1S63, at 
 Buffalo, N.Y; Mr. H. was a practicing attorney, in Chicago, from 1858 until his removal to 
 this place; prior to that time, for a number of years, Principal of a seminary in western N. 
 Y; educated at Madison University, and also a graduate of the State and National Law 
 School, at Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 
 
 HANSON H. Sec. 12, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; from Denmark; 30 acres. 
 
 HANSON H. J. Sec. 12, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Denmark; 40 acres. 
 
 HANSON J. Sec. 12, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; from Denmark; owns 20 acres. 
 
 HEIGLE JOHN, Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 3 acres of C. Coleman. 
 
 HELLER ABRAHAM, Sec. 9, P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa; 160 acres. 
 
 HELLER DAVID, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 4, 5, P.O. Spring Hill, Whiteside Co; 
 born in Lehigh Co. Pa. March 2, 1814; came to this county in 1837; Rep; Evang; owns 600 
 acres, val. $21,000; wife was Catherine Arnett, bom in Germany April 27, 1822. married at 
 Rock Island March 10, 1829; have had nine children; those living, Louis, Levenis, Susan, 
 Solomon, Samuel, Simon W., and Mary Ellen; those dead, Caroline and Lavina. Mr. H. 
 was one of the first settlers in Henry Co. 
 
 HELLER LAVENIS, Sec. 8, P.O. Spring Hill; farmer, rents 155 ac; Rep; Evang; Henry Co. 
 
 HELLER LOUIS, Sec. 5, P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Evang. Ger; born Henry Co; 40 ac. 
 
 HELLER SAMUEL, lives with father, D. Heller, P.O. Spring Hill; Rep; Evang. Ger; Henry < o. 
 
 HELLER SLMEON, Sec. 4, P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Pa; 201 acres. 
 
 HUDSON DAVID, Sec. 12, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Dem; from N.Y; 11S ac. val. $4,200. 
 
 T NGRAM ORIN, Sec. 31, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 120 ac; Rep; U. P.; from N.Y. 
 
 JOHNSON CHAS. Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres. 
 JOHNSON FRED. Sec. 18, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 40 ac. 
 JOHNSON WM. Sec. 31, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents no ac; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
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 JOHNSON , P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOLES H. A, P.O. Geneseo; works for H. H. Joles; Rep; U. B; from Pa. 
 
 JOLES H. H. Sec. 23, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 1200 ac; Rep; U. B; from Pa. 
 
 JONES JOHN F. Sec. 13, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 58 ac. 
 
 JONES J. W. lives with J. F. Jones, P.O. Prophetstown; Rep; Meth. 
 
 JONES JOHN, Sec. 14, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Deni; Free Meth; from Ohio; 46 ac. 
 
 TT'EEFER JAS., P.O. Prophetstown; farmer, Rep; Free Meth; from Ohio; 80 ac. 
 
 KEEFER JNO. Sec. 12, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; owns 10 acres. 
 KEENER WM. Sec. 12, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Caih; from Germany; owns 80 ac. 
 KEMMIS ADELINE Mrs. Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; farm; from N.Y; 400 ac. 
 KEMMIS QUINCY, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for mother, A. Kemmis; Rep; born Loraine Tp. 
 KEMIS WM. H. Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; from N.Y; 130 ac. 
 
 [ ANGDON MILO, Sec. 13, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Dem; from Mass. 
 ^ LARSON CARL, Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Meth. Epis; from Sweden; 160 ac. 
 LEAVENWORTH L. B. Sec. t2, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; from Vt. 
 LININGER F. Sec. 15, P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 LININGER FRANK, Sec. 15, P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 LININGER JOS. Sec. 15, P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 LUCAS JAS. Sec. 34, P.O. Atkinson; farmer, rents 300 acres; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 ]\ TILLER JACOB, Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. B; from Ohio; 80 ac. 
 *^*- MYERS JACOB, Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. B; from Pa. 
 McLOUGHLIN THOMAS F. Farmer and Miner, Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; born in 
 
 Scotland July 3, 1848; came to this county in 1862; Dem; owns 120 acres of land, valued 
 
 at $4,000. 
 MYERS SUSAN, Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; from Tenn; owns 26 acres. 
 
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 ORTON JAY, lives with L. Norton, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 NORTON LORENZO, Sec. 31, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y; So ac. 
 
 BERLE J. Sec. 14, P.O. Jefferson Cor; farmer; Rep; Cath; 80 ac. 
 
 OFFERLE EDWIN, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; rents 100 ac; Rep; U. B; from Pa. 
 
 T3APINDICK L. Sec. 24, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 172 ac. 
 
 PETERSON H. P. Sec. II, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; from Denmark; owns 35 nc. 
 PETERSON PETER, Sec. 34, P.O. Atkinson; farmer, rents; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 PLUMER CLEMENT, Sec. 14, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Adventist; from Ind; 4<>ac. 
 PLUMER JOHN, lives with father, C. Plumer, P.O. Prophetstown; Rep; from Yorktown. 
 PROUDFORD H. L. works for H. H. Haaff; Ind; Bapt; from Can. 
 
 "O APP ABRAHAM, Sec. 2, P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Whiteside Co. 111. 
 
 RESSER LEANDER, Sec. 33, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 120 ac; born Henry Co. 
 RIEGER FERDINAND, lives with Jos. Arnett, P.O. Spring Hill; Rep; U. B; born Henry Co. 
 RINK JOSEPH, Sec. 2r, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; from France; 240 acres. 
 ROBERTS FRANK A., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 ROBERTS GEO. R., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, for Mrs. Beers; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio. 
 ROBERTS HARRY, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, for Mrs. Kemmis; Rep; Pres; from 111. 
 ROBERTS GEO. W., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, for Mrs. Beers; Rep; born HenryCo. 
 ROBERTS NELSON, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from 111; 120 acres. 
 ROBERTS WESLEY, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Henry Co; 40 acres. 
 ROOS GEO. Sec. 8; P O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; from Germany; owns 80 acres. 
 ROOS MARY A. Sec. 17; P.O. Spring Hill; farm; from Germany; 220 acres. 
 ROOS PHILLIP, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from 111; Quaeres. 
 
R. A. KINZIE, 
 Geneseo. 
 
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 ROOS MARTIN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17; P.O. Spring Hill, Whiteside Co; 
 born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Sept. 22, 1816; came to this county in 1840; Rep; 
 Evang; owns 380 acres, value $11,500; first wife was Emeline Lehmann, born in France, 
 June, 1822; died 1855; five children : Martin, Phillip, Sarah, Rebecca and Sallie; second 
 wife was Barbara Knapper, born in Wurtemburg, Germany, Nov. 4, 1830; married March 6, 
 1856; had ten children; those living: Wm., Louisa, Christina, David, Geo. F., Samuel W., 
 Hattie, Lydia M., Benj. H. and Marcilla E; Daniel died. 
 
 ROSE JACOB, Sec. 17; P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 240 acres. 
 
 ROSE PHILIP, lives with Jacob Rose; P.O. Spring Hill; Rep; Evang; from Germany. 
 
 RUNNELS JOS. Sec. 12; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; from England; owns 20 acre?. 
 
 C AND BARNY, lives with father, H. Sand; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; born 111. 
 
 *-* SAND CASPAR, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany; 80 acres. 
 
 SAND DAVID, lives with father, P. Sand; P.O. Geneseo; born Loraine Tp. 
 
 SAND HENRY, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany; 160 acres. 
 
 SAND HENRY, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Germany; 120 acres, val. $3,600. 
 
 SAND JOS. lives with father, P. Sand; P.O. Geneseo; Dem; born Loraine Tp. 
 
 SAND PHELIX, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; born Loraine Tp; rents 80 ac. 
 
 SAND PHILLIP, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Germany; 560 ac. val. $19,600. 
 
 SAND SAM'L. Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from 111; rents 150 acres. 
 
 SANTEE MARTIN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 7; P.O. Sharon; born in Luzerne Co. 
 Pa. Aug. 3, 1822; came to this county in 1869; Dem; Pres; owns 89 acres, val. $3,560; 
 wife was Mary Henry, born in Luzerne Co. Pa. May 29, 1S29; married Jan. 23. IS49, at 
 Wyoming Co. Pa; have had ten children; those living : Martha A., Alvira A., Almina H., 
 Ellen J., Milton R., Malinda C, Walter J., Charles C. and Martin H.; one dead, Rosana. 
 
 SARTER JOS. Sec. 15; P.O. Spring Hill; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; owns 40 ac. 
 
 SCHRINER J. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; 130 acres. 
 
 SEIBEN JOHN, Sec. 3; P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 265 acres. 
 
 SHOUP NEWTON, P.O. Sharon; farmer, for Mrs. Thomas; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 SHOWERMAN MARSHAL, lives with C. Coleman; P.O. Prophetstown; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 SLOOVER ED., P.O. Sharon; works for W. Arnett; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 SMITH ANDREW, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cath; from Germany; owns 240 ac. 
 
 SMITH J. R. Sec. 13; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; from 111; rents 120 acres. 
 
 SMITH MATTHEW, lives with A. Smith; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 SOLLARS FRANK, lives with J. Sollars; P.O. Prophetstown; Rep; Free Meth; from Stark Co. 
 
 SOLLARS J. Sec. 11; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; from Ohio; 40 acres. 
 
 SOLLARS WESLEY J., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, lives with N. Roberts; Rep. 
 
 SOMERS ED. Sec. 1; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; rents 90 acres. 
 
 SOMERS GEO. Sec. 8; P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Pa; 320 acres. 
 
 SOMERS H. G. lives with G. F. Beers; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Evang. German; born Henry Co. 
 
 SOMERS JACOB, lives with G. Somers; P.O. Spring Hill; Rep; Evang; born Henry Co. 
 
 SOMERS PETER, Sec. 1; P. O. Prophetstown; farmer, lives with Ed. Somers. 
 
 SOMERS PHILLIP, lives with G. Somers; P.O. Spring Hill; Rep; Evang; born Henry Co. 
 
 SYLER JOHN, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; from Germany; 200 acres. 
 
 ^HHOMAS R. A. Mrs. Sec. 7; P.O. Sharon; farm, 91 acres. 
 
 1 THOMAS TITUS, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from 111; rents 6 9 ac. 
 TRINKLE JOSEPH, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; from Germany; 160 acres. 
 TRINKLE WM. Sec. 27; P. O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 T T RICK JACOB, lives with father, R. Urick; P.O. Spring Hill; Rep; Meth; born Henry Co 
 ^ URICK RUDOLPH, Sec. 9; P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Switzerland. 
 
 \TOGL, JOHN, P.O. Sharon; farmer; Cath: from Germany; rents hi acres. 
 VOGL JOS. lives with J. Vogl: P.O. Sharon; farmer; from Germany. 
 
 V\7"ALTZER CHAS. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Bapt; from Germany; 80 acres. 
 
 WEAVER HENRY, Sec. 16; P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany. 
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32@ VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 WEAVER JACOB, Sec. 17; P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Evang. Church; from Germany. 
 WEAVER PHILLIP, lives with J. Weaver; P.O. Spring Hill; Rep. Evang; from Germany 
 WILLEY W. Sec. 18; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio; owns 40 acres. 
 WIRT BARNHARD, Sec. 13; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 WIRT JACOB, Sec. 13; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; 160 acres. 
 WIRT JOHN, lives with J, Wirt; P.O. Prophetstown; Cath; Dem; from Germany. 
 WIRTH JACOB, P.O. Spring Hill; farmer, for Mrs. Roos; Rep; Evang; born Henry Co. 
 WOLSON A. F. Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Vt: 80 acres. 
 
 CLOVER TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A BBOT T. Sec. 24, P.O. Necoma; Rep; from Pa; 120 acres, value $4,800. 
 "**- ABRAMSON S. P. Sec. 22, P.O. Woodhull; rents of H. Stickney; Rep; from Sweden. 
 ANDERSON ANDREW G. Sec. 21, P.O. Woodhull; rents of G. A. Wood; from Sweden. 
 ANDERSON C. Sec. 21, P.O. Woodhull; rents of G. A. Wood; from Sweden. 
 ANDERSON C. Sec. 13, P.O. Necoma; rents B. Peck's farm; from Sweden. 
 ANDERSON G. Sec. 26, P.O. Woodhull; rents of L. Litton; from Sweden. 
 ANDERSON VICTOR, Sec. 14, P,0. Woodhull; rents W. C. Peck's place; from Sweden. 
 ANDREWS L. Sec. 23, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from N.Y; no acres, value $4,400. 
 ARNOLD W. H. Sec. 17, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from N.Y; 80 acres, value $3,500. 
 AT WOOD G. W. Woodhull; justice of the peace; Rep; born Vt. 
 
 DAKER A. B. Woodhull; blacksmith; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 *-* BALCH D. W. Sec. 29, P.O. Woodhull; works Mrs. Balch's place: Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 BALCH E. Mrs. Sec. 29, P.O. Woodhull; from Ohio; 40 acres, value $2,800. 
 BANKSON S. B. Sec. 10, P.O. Andover; Rep; from Sweden; 40 acres, value $2,000. 
 
 BARMAN JOS. Sec. 15, P.O. Woodhull; rents of A. C. Brown; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 BEACH SETH, P.O. Woodhull; carriage painter; Dem; from Mich. 
 
 BEELS R. F. Sec. 35, P.O. Oneida; Rep; from Ohio; 180 acres, val. $9,000. 
 
 BELL CHAS. Woodhull; artist; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 BELL J. D. Merchant, Woodhull; born in New Albany, Ind., Oct. 22, 1836; came to this 
 Co. in the Fall of '66; has family, one daughter; wife was Miss H. M. Derby, born in Lock- 
 port, N.Y. June 26, 1849; married Aug. 8, 1865; value estate $45,000; Rep; Meth. 
 
 BELL T. F. Woodhull; clerk; Rep; from Indiana. 
 
 BORMAN L. Mrs. Sec. 4, P.O. Woodhull; Christian; from Va; So acres, val. $3,200. 
 
 BORMAN T. Sec. 4, P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 BOWLIN M. C. Rev. Woodhull; pastor M. E. Church; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 BROOKS WM. C. Sec. 3, P.O. Woodhull; lives with I. B. Curry; Rep; from Ind. 
 
 BROWN A. C. Sec. 16, P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Pa; has 410 acres, val. $24,600. 
 
 BROWN JOHN, Sec. 23, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Eng; has 120 acres, val. $5,600. 
 
 BROWN SARAH Mrs. Sec. 26, P.O. Woodhull; from Mass; 80 acres, value $4,000. 
 
 BROWN WM. Sec. 17, P.O. Woodhull; rents of A. Brown; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 BUGBEE C. C. Sec. 34, P.O. Woodhull; rents of G. A. Richards; Rep; from 111. 
 
 BUNCE CHAS., M.D. Woodhull; physician; Rep; from Mass. 
 
 BURGESS ALFRED, Farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Woodhull; born in Wales of English 
 parentage, June 16, 1819; left Wales in Nov. 1835; came to the U.S. and to New York wiili 
 his parents, and stayed there until the following May, then removed to Washington County, 
 Penn; re i.ained there eight years, and then removed to Washington Co. Ohio, and remained 
 there 22 years, then came to this Co. and settled on the place he now lives; has family, four 
 children: Harriet, Samuel B., Caroline, and Alice; was married Feb. 18, 1846, to Perthena 
 Lang, has 200 acres, value $12,000; Rep. 
 BURGESS CURTIS, Sec. 17, P.O. Woodhull; lives with his father; Rep; from Ohio. 
 BURGESS SAML. Sec. 17, P.O. Woodhull; lives on A. Burgess' place; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
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 BURGESS THOS. Sec. 17, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from England; 160 acres, val. $9,600. 
 RYERS EDWARD, Sec. 4, P.O. Woodhull; lives on his mother's place; Dem; from Ohio. 
 BYERS J. Sec. 10, P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio; 40 acres, value $2,000. 
 BYERS JAS. W. Sec. 5, P.O. Woodhull; lives with his mother; Ind; Ohio. 
 BYERS SARAH A. Sec. 5, P.O. Woodhull; from Ohio; 60 acres, value $2,400. 
 BYERS SUSAN, Sec. 4, P.O. Woodhull; from Ohio; 42 acres, value $2,100. 
 
 /^ALLAGHAN D. R. Sec. 9, P.O. Woodhull: works the S. D. Taylor place; Tnd; from Ohio. 
 
 ^ CARLSON JOHN, Sec. 25, P.O. Necoma; works R. Jones' farm; from Sweden. 
 
 CARLSON LEANDER, Sec. 7, P.O. Woodhull; rents A. Calkins' place; from Sweden. 
 
 CARNES A. Sec. 14, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; 60 acres, value $2,400. 
 
 CARNES J. B. Sec. 25, P.O. Woodhull; rents of R. F. Beels; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 CHILSON JOS. Sec. 29, P.O. Woodhull; works for T. J. Howell; from Ohio. 
 
 CLARK G. M. Woodhull; watchmaker; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 CLARK JASON, Woodhull; retired; Dem; from Conn. 
 
 CLARK W. T. Sec. 33, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; has 240 acres, val. $14,400. 
 
 CLELLAND J. M. Sec. 25, P.O. Necoma; Rep; from Ohio; 80 acres, value $4,000. 
 
 COCHRAN WM. N. Sec. 31, P.O. Woodhull; works for Isaac Stickney; Rep; from Indiana. 
 
 CONANT REUBEN, Sec. 33, P.O. Woodhull; rents of G. A. Richards; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 (ONE ELIZA W. Mrs. Sec. 34, P.O. Woodhull; lives with Mr. L. Fay; from Vt; has 160 ac. 
 
 ('ORDER EDWARD, Woodhull; laborer; Dem; born 111. 
 
 CORDER FRANK, Woodhull; shoemaker; Dem; born 111. 
 
 COX I. M. Woodhull; builder and contractor; Dem; from N. J. 
 
 COX JOHN W. Woodhull; Traveling Agent for D. M. Osborn & Co. Auburn, N.Y; born 
 in Rock Island Co. 111. March 19, 1845; came to this county when very young; has family 
 two children, Winefred, born Aug. 27, 1872, and Nellie, born Dec. 9, 1873; wife was Miss 
 Mary Wagner, married Feb. 28, 1871; Rep; served two years in the late war in Co. C, 112th 
 111. Vol; belongs to Masonic Lodge No. — . 
 
 CRAWFORD HENRY, Sec. 9, P.O. Woodhull; rents J. Bergar's place; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 CRAWFORD J. W. Woodhull; pastor Pres. Chinch; Rep; from Ind. 
 
 CRAWFORD THOS. H. Sec. 10, Farmer, P.O. Woodhull; born near Marietta, Va. 
 Feb. 19, 1822; came to this Co. in the Fall of i860, and settled in this Tp; has four children, 
 Henry, Rebecca, Susan M., and Martha E.; wife was Sarah J. Hamilton, born in Guernsey 
 Co. Ohio, Jan. 7, 1830, married Feb. 28, 1S50; has 87 acres, value $4,000; Rep; Meth. 
 
 CXJRR1T I. B. Sec. 3, P.O. Woodhull, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Augusta Co. Va. 
 June to, 1827; came to this state and settled in Knox Co. in 1849; came to this Co. in Feb. 
 i860; has family six children, Samuel I., Sophia G., Morey J., David V., Stella N., and Wil- 
 liam; wife was Miss Mary Van Gilder, born in Hancock Co. Ind. Jan. 6, 1832, married Feb. 
 2, 1850; has 160 acres, value $8,000; Ind; both members M. E. Church. 
 
 CURRY S. I. Sec. 10, P.O. Woodhull; rents of D. Whitmore; Dem; from 111. 
 
 "pvAILEY E. C. Woodhull; carpenter; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 ^ DANIELSON C. A. Sec. 4, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Sweden; 80 ac. val. $3,200. 
 
 DAY CHAS. D. Sec. 32, P.O. Woodhull; rents of S. H. Ferris; Rep; from 111. 
 
 DERBY FLETCHER, Woodhull; clerk; Rep; from 111. 
 
 DOYLE JAMES, P.O. Woodhull, Sec. 19, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Cooksville, 
 
 near Toronto, Canada, Jan. 20, 1836; came to this Co. in the Summer of 1859; has family 
 
 three sons, Charley, Willis, and Arthur J.; wife was Harriet Mitchell, born in Fulton Co. 111. 
 
 Dec. 23, 1843, married March I, 1864; has 180 acres, value $13,500; is Commissioner of 
 
 Highways; Rep. 
 
 T^ASON ANDREW, Woodhull; retired; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 i -' EDGERTON CLARK F. lives with his father, Sec. 6, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from 111. 
 
 EDGERTOX S. 10. Sec. 6, P.O. Woodhull, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Essex Co. 
 N.Y. Nov. 6, 1818; came to this state and located in Galesburg in April, 1838, and removed 
 to this Co. and settled on the place he now lives in May, 1855; 1ms family four children, 
 Mary L., Ethel A., Ida L., and Clark E.; wife was Miss Martha L. Belding, born in Wind- 
 sor Co. Vt. May 2, 1822, married April 6, 1842; has 105 acres, vnlue $7,350; Pep. 
 
328 VOTERS AISD TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 EIKER G. B. Woodhull; merchant; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 EIKSTET SAMUEL, Sec. 15, P.O. Woodhull; from Sweden; 80 ac. val. $3,200. 
 
 ELDER WALKER, Woodhull; engineer; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 ELDER WM. Woodhull; laborer; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 ELLIOTT LEWIS J. Sec. 28, P.O. Woodhull; rents of W. H. Simmons; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 ELLIOTT Z. Sec. 23, P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio; 240 ac. val. $12,000. 
 
 EPPERSON J. W. Woodhull; hardware merchant; Rep. 
 
 TTARRAR B. A. Sec. 24, P.O. Necoma; Dem; from Ohio£8o ac. val. $3,600. 
 FARRELL J. H. Woodhull; physician and surgeon; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 FARRER W. B. Woodhull; carpenter; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 FAY LUCIUS, P.O. Woodhull, Sec. 34, Farmer; born in Rockingham, Windham Co. Vt 
 Oct. 5, 1824; came to this Co. in Dec. 1853, and is among the oldest settlers; has family five 
 children, Frank T., Mary A., Geo., Ida, Charley; wife was Miss Emeline Cone, from the 
 same place, born Sept. 16, 1833, married Feb. 28. 1855; has 40 acres, value $2,000; Rep. 
 
 FERN CHAS. Woodhull; blacksmith; Rep; born Ind. 
 
 FERN HENRY, Woodhull; painter; Rep; from Indiana. 
 
 FLICKINGER W. A. Woodhull; works for W. A. Fraser; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 FORGY ALLEN T. lives with father, Sec. 8; P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from 111. 
 
 FORGY PHEBE Mrs. P.O. Woodhull; Sec. 8; widow of Newton Forgy, who was born 
 in Morrow Co. Ohio, Feb. 17, 1828, and settled in this county in 1852; he died Nov. 14, 
 180S; left family of three children, Warren W., Thursa J., and Sallie E.; Mrs. Forgy's 
 maiden name was Phebe Taylor, born in Northumberland Co. Pa. Jan. 20, 1833; they were 
 married Dec. 25, 1853; he left an estate of 120 acres, value $7,200; Mrs. F. has 40 acres 
 where she lives, value $2,400; Christian Union. 
 
 FORGY WM. P.O. Woodhull; Sec. 8; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Morrow Co. Ohio, 
 May 27, 1826; came to this county April, 1853, and is among the oldest settlers; has family 
 of five children, Allen T., Nellie J., Ralph J., Wm. Henry and Robert J.; wife was Miss 
 Eve Moody, born in the same place, Feb. 14, 1830; married Feb. 22, 1854; has 400 acres, 
 value $24,000; was Supervisor three terms and held other town offices; Ind; both members 
 of the Meth. Epis Church. 
 
 FOSTER ALFRED, Sec. 29; P.O. Woodhtfll; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 FOSTER A. J. lives with Mrs. Byers, Sec. 5; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Mo. 
 
 FOSTER A P. Sec. 29; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from N.Y.; 129 acres, value $10,000. 
 
 FRASER WM. A. Woodhull; dealer in grain and broom-corn; Rep; from Conn. 
 
 GAMBLE W. O. Woodhull; harness-maker; Dem; from Pa. 
 GAMBLE W. N. Woodhull; harness-maker; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 GREENO L. W. Woodhull; works for F. L. Hough; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 GOODELL B. H. Woodhull; Prop. Woodhull Livery Stable; born in Galesburg, Knox 
 Co. 111. Dec. 28, 1846; has family of three children, Gertrude G, born Aug. 2, 186S; Lilian 
 A., born Aug. 20, 1872; Pearl, born July 22, 1875; wife was Miss Josephine B. Hill, born in 
 Athens Co. Ohio, Feb. 15; 1849; married Aug. 21, 1867, at Quincy, 111; value estate $7,000; 
 Rep; served two years in the late rebellion, irf Co. C, 10th 111. Inf. 
 
 GRANBERG ANDREW, Sec. 28; P.O. Woodhull; rents of H. E. Houghton; from Sweden. 
 
 GRENBERG JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Woodhull; rents of H. E. Houghton; from Sweden. 
 
 TT ALE S. B., P.O. Woodhull; teamster, Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 "^ HALL A. A., P.O. Woodhull; mason; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 HALL JOHN, Woodhull; lather; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 HALL M.D., P.O. Woodhull; mason; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 HALSENE J. Sec. 13; P.O. Necoma; Rep; from Sweden; 160 acres, val. $6,400. 
 
 HAYDEN A. R. Sec. 25; P.O. Necoma; Rep; from Ky; has 160 acres, val. $9,600. 
 
 HAYDEN HENRY, lives with his father, Sec. 25; P.O. Necoma; Rep; from 111. 
 
 HEDBLOOM JOHN, Sec. 2c; P.O. Necoma; rents of W. Sidebottom; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 HENDERSON STEWART), Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 28; P.O. Woodhull; born 
 in Erie Co. Pa. March II, 1812; came to this county in March, 1874; nas family of five chil- 
 dren, Elizabeth A.. Catherine B., Mary A., Thos. S. M., Steward A. B.; wife was Eliza A. 
 Ramsy, born in Fayette Co. May 27, 1824; married Aug. 3, 1845; has 140 acres, value 
 $7,500; Rep. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: CLOVER TOWNSHIP. 329 
 
 HILLER M. Sec. 10; P.O. Woodhull; school teacher; Rep; from Ohio; 40 ac. val. $2,000. 
 HORN J. W., P.O. Woodhull; retired; Rep; from England; owns 160 acres on Sec. 30. 
 HTLLERY HERMAN, Sec. 24; P.O. Necoma; rents of A. Maile; Rep; from 111. 
 HOUGH F. L. Woodhull; grain dealer; Rep; from 111. 
 
 HOUGHTON CHAS. E. Sec. 35; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Vt; 80 acres, val. $4,000. 
 HOUGHTON FRED. J. Sec. 33; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from 111; has 80 ac. val. $5,000. 
 HOUGHTON HENRY E. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 28 ; P.O. Woodhull; born 
 
 in Windsor Co. Vt. June 16, 1849; came to this county in 1852; single; has 320 acres, value 
 
 $19,200; Rep. 
 HOUGHTON L. C. Sec. 20; P.O. Woodhull; station agent; Rep; from New England; So ac. 
 HOUGHTON LUCY E. Sec. 33; P.O. Woodhull; from Vt; 80 acres, val. $7,000. 
 HOUGHTON T. Mrs. Sec. 35; P.O. Woodhull; from Vt; has 80 acres, val. $4,000. 
 HOWELL S. W. Woodhull; carpenter; Rep; from L. I. 
 HOWELL T. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 29; P.O. Woodhull; came to this county 
 
 in the Fall of 1856, and built the first house in Woodhull; he was born in Orange Co. N.Y. 
 
 May 7, 1823; has family, one daughter, Carrie, and son, Schuyler P.; wife was Matilda C. 
 
 Post, from the same place, born July 30, 1828; married Nov. 22, 1855; has 350 acres, value 
 
 $23,500; Rep; was School Trustee; both members of the Pres. Church. 
 
 JACKSON J. W. Sec. 26; P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio; has 80 ac. val. $3,600. 
 JACOBSON JOHN, Sec. 36; P.O. Necoma; rents of P. N. Nelson; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON C. A. Sec. 27; P.O. Woodhull; from Sweden; 80 acres, val. $4,800. 
 
 JOHNSON C. G. Sec. 30; P.O. Woodhull; rents of J. W. Horn; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON JOHN, lives on S. H. Ferris' farm, Sec. 32; P.O. Woodhull; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON LEWIS, Sec. 1; P.O. Cambridge; rents of A. A. Reed; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON MARSHALL H. lives with his father, Sec. 33; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Mass. 
 
 JOHNSON OLUF, Sec. 14; P.O. Necoma; rents of P. Waxell; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON S. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 33; P.O. Woodhull; born in Windsor 
 Co. Vt. Jan. 27, 1813; came to this county in the Spring of 1858, and settled in this town- 
 ship; has family of three children, Marshall H., Ida W., Ruth A.; wife was Miss Elizabeth 
 A. Holman, born in Worcester Co. Mass. Oct. \, 1821; married Dec. 15, 1841; has 160 ac. 
 value $10,000; Rep; 
 
 T7 r APPLE G. W. lives with R. F. Richardson, Sec. 3; P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 "^ KAPPLE JOHN, lives with his father, Sec. 3; P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from 111. 
 
 KAPPLE PHILIP, Sec. 3; P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio; 40 acres, value $2,000. 
 
 KELLOGG J. E. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; from Mass. 
 
 KEPPLE T. Sec. 15; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; rents of A. Shattuck. 
 
 KIRKLAND WILLIAM, Sec. 5; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; has 360 acres, value $18,000. 
 
 KIRKLAND WILLIAM P. lives with, his father; Sec. 5; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 KUFUS H. A. Woodhull; merchant; from St. Louis. 
 
 T AIRD S. J. Woodhull; butcher; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 ■ L ' LAIRD THOS. Woodhull; butcher; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 LAGERGREN AUGUSTUS, Woodhull; clerk for J. D. Bell since 1868; born* in 
 Reaby, near Grenna, Sweden, June 13, '47; came to the U. S. in the Fall of '66, and to 
 this Co. in '68; single; Rep; Luth; member of Masonic Lodge, No. 502. 
 
 LARSON N. F. Sec. 3; P.O. Woodhull; from Sweden; 40 acres, value $1,600. 
 
 LARSON G. A. Sec. 13; P.O. Woodhull; rents of Mrs. Peck; from Sweden. 
 
 LARSON OLUF, Sec. 6, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Sweden; 80 acres, value $4,800. 
 
 LEEK AUGUSTUS, Sec. 18; lives with his father; P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from 111. 
 
 LEEK B. F. Sec. 18; P.O. Woodhull; rents of W. Forgy; Dem; from 111. 
 
 LEIST C. Sec. 2; P.O. Cambridge; Dem; from Germany, 120 acres, value $4,Soo. 
 
 LINDELOFF A. Woodhull; boot and shoe maker; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 LINDGREN J. P. Sec. 14; P.O. Woodhull; rents of H. W. Hoffman; from Sweden. 
 
 LOVELY NELSON, Sec. 35; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Mass; has 120 acres, value $4,800. 
 
 LOWRY N. H., M.D., Woodhull; Physician; Rep. 
 
 LUNGRAIN AUGUST, Sec. 5; P.O. Woodhull; rents of W. Cornell; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
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 ORN ELICK, Sec. 9, P.O. Woodhull; lives with his father; Dem. 
 OSB EPHEN, Sec. o. P.O. Woodhull; rents of O. P. Taylor; Dem. 
 
 OSBORN W.V hull; Rep; from Ohio; 40 acres, $2,000. 
 
 P. W. Woodhull; groceries; Rep; from N 
 OSTROM MORGAN, Woodhull; groceries; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 "DAPMPT -WAN, Sec. 11, P.O. Woodhull; from Sweden; So acres, $3,200. 
 *■ PADEN ISAAC Jr. Woodhull; laborer; Rep; from 111. 
 PAYDEN CHARLEY, Woodhull; mason; Rep; from 111. 
 
 I'AVTON MfM, I master, Woodhull; born in Butler Co. Ohio, April 29, i3i2; came to 
 this Co. in 1854; has family nine children living, three dead; wife was Mary Ann Hamilton, 
 born in Ky. March 12, 1017; married Dec. 3, 1S33; valu •_• -3.000; Rep; Meth; was 
 
 Justice of the Peace, and held other town ofnc 
 
 PECK W. Sec. 13. P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; 40 acres, $1,600. 
 
 PEREGOY G. W. Sec. 10, P.O. Woodhull; school teacher; Rep; from Ohio; 90 acres, (5 
 
 PPRKINS APBERT, Woodhull; laborer; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 PETERSON AARON, Sec 29; P.O. Woodhull; works for T. J. Howell; from Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON JOHN E. Sec. 33; P.O. Woodhull; rents of - nson; from Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON SWAN. Sec 15; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Sweden; 3o acres, value $3,200. 
 
 PLUNKET MARTIN, Sec. 32; P.O. Woodhull; broom-maker; Dem; from Missouri. 
 
 \) KPEY W. B., P.O. Woodhull; school teacher; Dem; from South Carolina. 
 "^ RAFFERTY TIMOTHY, Sec. 34; P.O. Woodhull; Dem; rentsof P. Buttlrr; from Ireland. 
 RAYLEY MIPO, Woodhull; carpenter; Rep; born 
 
 REED APBERT. Sec. 1; P.O. Cambridge; lives with his father; Dem; fro: 
 
 REED A. A., O.Cambridge; - .rmer and Stock Raiser: born in Litchfield Co. 
 
 S21; came to this state, and settled in Kn. ■ 10, and remained there 
 
 until 1850, and then came here, and is among the oldest settlers; has family of six children 
 
 P., Albert M., Willis A., P has. M. and Minnie A.; wife was Mary A. Cook, 
 
 born in town of Hadley. Mass., Feb. 7. 1530; married March 31, 1S52; has 360 acres, value 
 ;oo; Dem. 
 
 REED GEO. F. ^cc. 1; P.O. Cambridge; lives on his father'- place; Dem; born 111. 
 REEVES A. R. Sec. 23; P.O. Necoma; lives with his father; Rep; ii ... . 
 
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 REEVE G. Sec. 23; P.O. Necoma; Rep; from Ky; has 280 acres, value $n,200.J 
 
 REEVE W. H. Sec. 23; P.O. Necoma; lives with his father; Rep; from Ind. 
 
 RICHARDS G. A. Sec. 33, Farmer; P.O. Woodhull; born in Windham Co. Vt., March 10, 
 1833; came to this county in the Spring of 1855, and is among the oldest settlers; has family 
 of two children, Minnie A. and Arthur; wife was Miss M. A Clark, born in Ohio, 1843; 
 married in 1861; has 120 acres, value $9,000; was Assessor and Collector two terms; Rep; 
 Meth. 
 
 RICHARDS W., Woodhull; tinner; Rep; from England. 
 
 RICHARDSON R. F. Sec. 3; P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Pa; 40 acres, value $2,000. 
 
 RICHTMYER ABRAM, Woodhull; Attorney at Law; born in Schoharie Co. N. Y., 
 March II, 1842; came to this county November, 1869; has family of two children, Jeremiah, 
 born Jan. 28, 1872; Grace, born Oct. 28, 1874; wife was Mary Burton, born in the same place 
 February, 1840; married July 4, 1867; Dem. 
 
 RIDENOUR JOHN B. Woodhull; Lumber Merchant; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa., 
 May 2, 1823; came to this county in the Fall of 1853, and is among the oldest settlers; has 
 family of two sons and one daughter; wife was Miss Loys Payton, from Blackford Co. In- 
 diana; born Dec. 30, 1837; Mr. R. served three years and nine months in the late Rebellion, 
 in Co.' A, 55th 111. Vol.; has been Justice of the Peace, Assessor, and held other Township 
 offices; value estate, $2,600; Rep; Meth. 
 
 ROOT ALBERT O. Sec. 17; P.O. Woodhull; lives with his father; Rep; from 111. 
 
 ROOT WILLIAM E. Sec. 17; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; has 160 acres, value $10,000. 
 
 ROUNDS C. Sec. 29; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from 111; has 80 acres, value $5,200. 
 
 RUNDSTROM S. C. Woodhull; Furniture Dealer; born in Christianstad, Sweden, Aug. 
 9, 1848; came to the U. S. and to Galesburg the 7th of September, 1867, and remained there 
 three years, then removed to Woodhull and went into the furniture business; no family; 
 wife was Ida M. Walline, from Sweden; married March 29, 1876; value estate, $3,000; Rep; 
 belongs to the I. O. O. F., Clover Lodge 383. 
 
 SAGE CHAS. W., Woodhull; bakery and confectionery; Dem; from 111. 
 SEDERBURG FRANK, Sec. 20; P.O. Woodhull; rents A. Monroe; from Sweden. 
 
 SANNQUIST CHAS. G. Woodhull; Barber; born Deiderhult, Sweden, July 5, 1853; left 
 there and came to the U. S., and to Chicago Sept. 13, 1865; then went to Lake Co. Indiana, 
 and remained there two years, and then removed to Altona, this state, and remained there 
 until 1872, and then came to Woodhull; single; Rep; Luth. 
 
 SANNQUIST PETRUS M. Woodhull; Pastor Swedish Lutheran Church; born in Osk- 
 arhamn, Sweden, June 8, 1835; came to America in the Fall of 1865, and to Woodhull in the 
 Fall of 1871, and took charge of the above named church; has family of one daughter living, 
 one son dead; has one adopted son; wife was Miss Ida J. Sandell, from Flireryd, Sweden, 
 born Aug. 22, 1844; married June 8, 1866; Rep. 
 
 SEIBERT JOHN, Woodhull; restaurant; Ind; from Pa. 
 
 SEVER JOSEPH, Sec. 15, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; 150 ac. val. $8,250. 
 
 SEYMOUR R. Sec. 35, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Va; 40 ac. val. $2,000. 
 
 SHACKLEE A. Mrs. Sec. 11, P.O. Woodhull; from Ohio; 60 ac. val. $2,400. 
 
 SHACKLEE W. W. Sec. 14, P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio; 20 ac. val. $500. 
 
 SHATTUCK A. F. Sec. 15, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; Ohio; 176 ac. val. $10,050. 
 
 SHATTUCK JOHN, Sec. 16, P.O. Woodhull; rents of A. Shattuck; Rep;- from Ohio. 
 
 SHERMEN A. Sec. 34, P.O. Woodhull; rents of Mrs. E. Cone; Rep; from 111. 
 
 SHERWOOD ELIAS, Woodhull; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 SHETLER JOHN W., P.O. Woodhull, Sec. 18, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in 
 Franklin Co. Pa. July 13, 1840; came to this Co. in March, 1S66; has family three children. 
 Edith May, William Elmer, and Fred C; wife was Miss Nancy J. Knox, born in Juniata 
 Co. Pa. June 24, 1851, married March II, 1S69; has 239 acres, value §15-535; Dem. 
 
 SHINN HIRAM, P.O. Woodhull, Sec. 7, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Harrison Co. 
 West Va. Sept. 19, 1800; left Va. and settled in Fulton Co. 111. in April, 1834, remained there 
 eight years and then removed to Knox Co. and remained there twelve years, and then re- 
 moved to Mercer Co. this state, and remained there ten years, and then came to this Co; has 
 family ten children living, three dead; wife was Dorcas Shinn, born in the same place Jan. 
 5, 1801, married Feb. 28, 1819; has 100 acres, value $6,000; Rep. 
 
 SIIINN L. B. lives with his father, Sec. 7, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Til. 
 
Clover Township. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: CLOVER TOWNSHIP. 335 
 
 SIMMONS WM. H. P.O. Woodhull, Sec. 28, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Bristol 
 Co. Mass. Jan. 4, 1816; came to this Co. April, 1855, and settled in Kewanee and remained 
 there five years, and then came to this Tp; has family five children, Mary E., Eugenie M., 
 Alice L., married; Evelinda A. and Horace F., single; wife was Mary A. Briggs, born in the 
 same place, Sept. 2, 1817, married Dec. 9, 1838; has 175 acres, value of estate $20,000; Dem. 
 SKINNER A. A. Woodhull; prop. Skinner's Hotel; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 SLATER CHRIST) >PHER, Sec. 22, P.O. Woodhull; rents of James Slater; Dem; from Ohio. 
 SLATER G. J. Sec. 3. P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio; 130 ac. val. $6,500. 
 SLATER JAMES, Sec. 15, P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Pa; 160 ac. val. $8,000. 
 SLATER JOS. Sec. 22, P.O. Woodhull; rents of Z. Elliott; Dem; from Ohio. 
 SLAWSON L. W. P.O. Woodhull, Sec. 19, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Albany Co. 
 N.V. Aug. 1, 1838; came to this Co. in 1859, and settled in this Tp; has family three children, 
 Horace, Solon W. and Luella; has one adopted son, Chas.; wife was Wilhelmina Houghton, 
 born in Windham Co. Vt. April 27, 1846, married Dec. 25, 1866; has 160 acres, value $10,- 
 400; Rep. 
 SMITH NATHAN T. Sec. 36, P.O. Galva; works H. Jones' farm; Rep; from Ohio. 
 SPRATT JAMES, Sec. 31, P.O. Woodhull; rents of Isaac Stickney; from England. 
 SPROUSE JOHN, Woodhull; farmer; Dem; from Va. 
 
 STEPHENS I. Sec. 23, P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio; 80 ac. val. $3,600. 
 STEPHENS W. M. Sec. 23, P.O. Woodhull; rents of I. Stephens; Dem; from Ohio. 
 STEPHENSON GILBERT, lives with his father, Sec. 6, P.O. Andover; Rep; from 111. 
 STEPHENSON STEPHEN, Sec. 6, Farmer and Stock Raiser, P.O. Andover; born in 
 Lynchapin, Sweden, Sept. 23, 1822; came to the U. S. and this Co. in Aug. 1852, and is 
 among the oldest settlers; has family seven children, John A,, Gust. O., August G., Frank 
 A., Henry A., Charles A. and Eddie N.; wife was Mary Johnson, from the same place, born 
 Sept. 22, 1821, married in 1847; has 536^ acres, value $26,800; Ren; Luth; has four chil- 
 dren dead, two sons and two daughters. 
 STICKNEY ALFRED, P.O. Woodhull, Sec. 20, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in 
 Windham Co. Vt. July 3, 1840; came to this Co. in the Spring of 1853, and is among the 
 oldest settlers; has family one daughter, Carrie Alice, born April 16, 1875; wife was Miss 
 Eugenia Simmons, born in Columbia Co. Ohio, Oct. 8, 1845, married April 13, 1870: has 
 300 acres, value $15,000; Rep. 
 STICKNEY CARRIE W. Miss, Res. and P.O. Ontario, Knox Co. 111.; daughter of 
 the late Henry Stickney, who was born in Grafton, Vt. Jan. 29, 1807; he located in this Co. 
 in April, 1852; he died Nov. 16, 1866, being one of the oldest settlers in the Co; Mrs. Stick- 
 ney was Miss M. A. Wood, born in Rindge, N.H. Feb. 22, 1810; they were married June 20, 
 1837; he left an estate of 935 acres, value $50,000; Miss Carrie was born in this Co. Oct. 6, 
 1856; she has 250 acres on Sec. 27, value $15,000; she resides with her mother in Ontario, 
 Knox Co. 111. 
 STICKNEY H. P.O. Woodhull; born in Middlesex Co. Mass. Nov. 7, 1838; came to this 
 
 county April, 1S53; not married; has 240 acres on Sec. 22, valued at $12,000; Rep. 
 STICKNEY ISAAC, Sec. 31, P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Graf- 
 ton, Windham, Co. Vt. May I, 1814; came to this county in the Spring of 1867; Mr. S. is 
 the most extensive farmer in the town; has family four children, Arthur W., Mary E., Sallie 
 E. and Isaac F.; wife was Miss Eliza Wass, born in Nottinghamshire, England, Jan. 8, 1834; 
 married Jan. 21, 1864; has 891 acres, valued at $67,125; Rep. 
 STICKNEY WILLIAM C. Sec. 27, P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born 
 in Cambridgeport, Mass. Sept. 6, 1846; came to this Co. in April, 1853, and is among the 
 oldest settlers; has a family two children, William Wood, born March 15, 1871; Mary Grace, 
 born Aug. 15, [874; wife was Miss Ida A. Clark, born in Milford, New Haven Co. Conn. 
 Jan. I, 1848; married April 13, 1870; has 178 acres, valued at $13,450; is Supervisor, and 
 held other town offices; Rep. 
 STIEFEL F. Sec. 1, P.O. Cambridge; from Germany; 240 acres, $12,000. 
 SPIERS JAMES, Woodhull; laborer; Rep; from Ohio. 
 STIERS OSCAR, Woodhull; bmcher; Dem; from Ohio. 
 STIERS WM. Woodhull; butcher; Dem; from Ohio. 
 STITT GEO. W. Woodhull; stock dealer; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 SWANSON ALEXANDER, Sec. 28, P.O. Woodhull; rents of II. E. Houghton; Swed.-n. 
 SWANSON C. A. Sec. 18, P.O. Woodhull; rents of J. Shetler; Rep; from Sweden. 
 SWANSON JOHN E. Woodhull; tailor; Kcp; from Sweden. 
 
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 SWANSON WM; Sec. i; P.O. Cambridge; rents W. Poppy's place; from Sweden. 
 SWARD A. Woodhull; section boss; Rep; born Sweden. 
 
 HPALBOTT W. K., P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from N.Y. 
 -*• TAYLOR B. Woodhull; blacksmith; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 TAYLOR D. Sec. 13, P.O. Necoma; Rep; from Ireland; 60 acres, $2,400. 
 
 TAYLOR D. P. Woodhull; physician and surgeon; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 TAYLOR MICHAEL, Sec. 9, P.O. Woodhull; lives with his son; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 TAYLOR O. P. Sec. 9, P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Pa; 320 acres, $19,200. 
 
 TEMPLETON WM., P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Indiana. 
 
 THAYER II. Sec. 32; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from N.Y; 80 acres, $4,000. 
 
 THAYER M. S. Sec. 36, P.O. Oneida; Rep; from N. Y; 100 acres, $5,000. 
 
 THOMPSON B. B. Woodhull; mason; Rep; from Scotland. 
 
 THORP JAMES, Sec. 26, P.O. Necoma; lives on the J. Thorp estate, Rep; from Indiana. 
 
 TOWER JULIUS, Woodhull; police magistrate; Rep; from Vt. 
 
 TURNER L. W. Sec. 29, P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Orange Co. 
 N.Y. May 31, 1829; came to this county in the Fall of 1S61, and settled in this Tp; has fam- 
 ily, one son, Lucius A. born in Miami Co. Ohio, April 6, 1857; wife was Julia A. Shute, from 
 Washington Co. Ohio, born July 10, 1822; married Sept. 21, 1853; has 120 acres, valued at 
 $7,800; Rep; is also School Trustee. 
 
 VANNICE A. P. Woodhull; Restaurant; born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Jan. 8, 1S45; 
 came to this county in 1852; has family, one son, E. I. born Oct. 3, 1871; wife was Miss So- 
 phia Errett, born in Allegheny, Pa. Aug. 1844; value of estate, $800; Rep. 
 
 \\ 7ALGREN P. Sec. 4, P.O. Andover; from Sweden; 22 acres; $880. 
 
 WALTON J AS. Woodhull; hardware merchant; Rep; from England. 
 
 WEBURG P. Sec. 13, P.O. Necoma; Rep; from Sweden; 80 acres, $3,000. 
 
 WEIR A. M. Woodhull; druggist; Dem; from 111. 
 
 WEIR J. Sec. 16, P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio; 80 acres, $4,000. 
 
 WEIR J. Sec. 26, P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio; 160 acres, $8,000. 
 
 WEIR JAMES, Woodhull; druggist; Dem; from 111. 
 
 WENNERSTRUM CHAS. F. Woodhull; Clerk for J. D. Bell; born in Nye, near 
 Hoetlanda, Sweden, July 29, 1852; came to the U.S. in June, 1870, and to this county in 
 1874; single; Rep; Meth; is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges. 
 
 WEST N. Sec. 32, P.O. Woodhull; rents of S. H. Ferris; Rep; from 111. 
 
 WHITE THOS., P.O. Woodhull; retired; Rep; from England. 
 
 WHITMORE D. Woodhull; retired; Dem; from Ohio; 224 acres, $11,200. 
 
 WHITMORE JOHN, Woodhull; retired; lives with D. Whitmore; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 WHITNEY G. W. Sec. 18, P.O. Woodhull; rents of W. Root; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 WHITNEY N. C. Sec. 8, P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Washington 
 Co. Ohio, May 14, 1S34; came to this state and to Boone Co. in 1855, and remained there 
 eighteen months, then removed to this county, and settled in this Tp; has family seven chil- 
 dren, John T., Lafayette, Marietta, Cora C, N. Franklin, Willie T. and Hattie Gertrude; 
 one dead, Mary E.; wife was Catherine Shiers, born in Philadelphia, Sept. 31, 1S36; married 
 Feb. 27, 1859; has 120 acres, value $7,200; Rep. 
 
 WHITNEY WIELIAM, Sec. 17, P.O.Woodhull; Farmer; born in Town Waterford, Wash- 
 ington Co. Ohio, May 13, 1823; came to the state and to DeKalb Co. in 1852; remained there 
 six months, and then removed to Winnebago Co; remained there three years, and then came 
 to this county, and settled in this Tp; has family three children, Geo. W., Sarah A. and 
 Chas. E.; wife was Jane Cheffy, born in Va. June 18, 1821 ; married Feb. 15, 1844; has three 
 children dead, Charlotte, Mary E. and Wm. R.; has 80 acres, value $4,Soo; Rep; Meth. 
 
 WIDNEY A. E. Woodhull; clerk; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 WILEY SOLON W. Woodhull; banker; Rep; from 111. 
 
 WILKINS CHAS., P.O. Woodhull; constable; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 WILKINS JOHN, Woodhull; carpenter; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 WILKINS WM. Woodhull; carpenter; Rep; from Pa. 
 
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 WILLIS J. W. Woodhull; physician; Ind; from N.Y. 
 WOODS JOS. Woodhull; painter; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 yUVER ISAAC, P.O. Woodhull; retired; Ind; from Pa. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 woodhull. 
 
 Bell J. D. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Hats, 
 Caps, Boots, Shoes, Millinery and Straw Goods. 
 
 Goodell B. H. Livery, Feed and Sale Stable. 
 
 McHose J. J. Editor and Publisher Woodhull Enterprise. This office has 
 recently been fitted up with New Type, Presses, etc., and has facilities for 
 turning out all kinds of Job Work from a visiting card to a mammoth 
 poster, with neatness and dispatch. Job Work done in colors if desired. 
 
 Mitchell Abel, Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, and Farm Machinery. 
 
 Richtmyer Abram, Attorney at Law and Collection Agent. 
 
 Ridenour JnO. B. Lumber Dealer. 
 
 Rundstrom S. C. Manufacturer and Dealer in Furniture of every description. 
 
 Sannqilist Chas. G. Barber and Hair Dresser. Hair Cutting, Shaving and 
 Shampooing done in the best style. Woodhull Bath House in connection. 
 
 Vannice A. P. Dealer in Canned Goods, Tobacco, Cigars, Oysters, etc. 
 
 OXFORD TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A BRAHAMSON CHAS. Sec. 2; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 120 acres. 
 
 ^ ABRAHAMSON N. P. lives with his father, Sec. 2; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; Luth. 
 
 ABRAHAMSON X. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 2; P.O. Woodhull; born in Swe- 
 den, March 4, 1825; came to the United States and to this county in i860; has family of 
 seven children, Nelson P., Ameny, Sonoro, Emmet, John, Nancy and Tilda; wife was Mary 
 Nelson, from same place; has 326 acres, value $16,300; Rep; Luth. 
 
 ADMUN A. J. Sec. 13; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; has 60 ac. val. $3,000. 
 
 ANDLRSOX JOHN, lives with his father. Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 9; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of C. J. Samuelson; Rep; Luth. 
 
 ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 17, P.O. New Windsor; farmer; works for A. P. Falk; Rep; Luth. 
 
 ANDERSON J. H. Sec. 9; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 300 ac. val. $18,000. 
 
 ANDERSON NELS, Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden; 189 ac. 
 
 TD ACHUS ARCHIBALD, lives with his father. Sec. 30; P.O. Oxford; laborer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 ^ BARTON T. J. Alpha; hotel proprietor; Ind; Pres; from Pa. 
 
 BACHUS JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Oxford; born in Gallia Co. Ohio, Oct. 14. 
 1823; left there and came to this county in October, 1845, and is among the oldest settlers, 
 there being very few when he came; has family of seven children living, one dead; has been 
 married twice; first wife was Mary James, born in Pa. May 22; 1824; married May 22, 1846; 
 she died Dec. 20, 1875; married again to Nancy C. Maxey, born in Hardin Co. Ky. March 29, 
 1846; married May 31, 1876; has 119 acres, value $8,330; Rep; Meth; has been School 
 Trustee for twentv-three years. 
 
 BARTON W'M., P.O. Alpha; laborer; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 BANKSON OLUF, Sec. 21; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of W. D. Fleharty; Luth; from Germ'y. 
 
 BEERS F. C. Sec. 19; P.O. Oxford; farmer, works for S. B. Shumway; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
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 BERGSTROM PETER, Sec. 26; P.O. Woodhull; farmer, works for Jos. Laird; Rep. 
 
 BESTOR JOHN G. lives with his father, Sec. 18; P.O. New Windsor; Rep; from Conn. 
 
 BESTOR T. J. Sec. iS; P.O. New Windsor; Rep; from Conn; has 5 acres; val. estate $1,200. 
 
 BILLINGS JOHN, Sec. 29; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Ind; from N.Y.; has 240 acres, val. $16,800. 
 
 BIRQUIST C. Sec. 11; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; So acres, val. $4,000. 
 
 BLADE JOHN M. Sec. 16; P.O. Alpha; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; has 200 ac. val. $12,000. 
 
 BLAIR D. R., P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 BLAIR WM. Alpha; retired; Rep; from Nova Scotia. 
 
 BLOOM FRANK, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 1; P.O. Woodhull; horn in Sweden, 
 Oct. 8, 1834; came to the United States and to this county in the Spring of 1865; has three 
 children, Charley M., Silma and John Oscar; wife was Hannah Johnson, from the same 
 place, born May 23, 1847; married in the Spring of 1865; has 100 acres, val. $5,300; Rep; 
 Luth. 
 
 BRABERG PETER, Sec. 7; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 ac. 
 
 BRIDGER T. W. Sec. 18; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; has 170 acres. 
 
 BRIGGS AUGUSTUS, Sec. 20; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of G. W. Briggs; Ind. 
 
 BRIGGS A. M. Sec. 4; P.O. Alpha; farmer, lives on his mother's place; Rep; Bapt; born 111. 
 
 BRIGGS G. W. Sec. 31; P.O. Oxford; farmer; Rep; from N.V.; has 260 acres, val. $10,000. 
 
 BRIGGS G. W. Jr. Sec. 20; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of G. W. Briggs; Rep; born 111. 
 
 BRIGGS RANSOM, P.O. Oxford; laborer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 BRYANT GILBERT, Sec. 19; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, lives with his father; Rep; born 111. 
 
 BRYANT J. S. Sec. 19; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; from N. H.; 141 ac. val. $8,460. 
 
 BOYD WM. S. Sec. 23; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of John Laird; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 BOYD WM. Y. Sec. 14; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of Anson Calkins: Rep; from fa. 
 
 BUNDY A. C. Sec. 29; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Ind; from N.Y.; 40 acres, value $2,800. 
 
 BUNDY EDWIN", P.O. Alpha; Sec. 28; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Otsego Co. 
 N. Y., May 5, 1S23; left there and removed to Oakland Co. Michigan, in the Spring of 1844, 
 and remained there eight years, and then came to this county in the Spring of 1852; has 
 family, nine children living: Rovilla C, Addella L., Urania M., Lelia L., Erskine J., Flo- 
 rence G., May E., Gertrude T., and Bessie A.; two dead, Alasco E. and Harriet E.; wife 
 was Sillinda L. Wilber, born in Madison Co. N. Y., Nov. 3, 1S24; married Feb. 22, 1844; 
 has 160 acres, value $11,200; Ind; Supervisor one term. 
 
 CADY J. F. Sec. 25; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; from Wis; 76 acres, value $5,300. 
 CALKINS ALLEN, Sec. 23; P.O. Woodhull; farmer, rents of John Laird; Rep; from 111. 
 CALKINS ANSON, P.O. Alpha; Sec. 21; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Austerlitz, 
 Columbia Co. N. Y., Nov. 14, 1S18; came to the state and county and settled on the place 
 where he now lives in June, 1841, there being but a few families in the town when he came; 
 has family, five children: Mira P., Mary E., James B., John F., and Winfield C; wife was 
 Miss H. Griffin, born in Berkshire Co. Mass; married April 20, 1847; has 397 acres, value 
 $23,800; Rep; Assessor one term. 
 CALKINS IRVINO L. Sec. 22; P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Columbia 
 Co. N. Y., April 20, 1855; came to this county with his parents the same year; has family, 
 one daughter, Rena May, born Oct. 31, 1876; wife was Mary E. McQuiston, born in West- 
 moreland Co. Pa. Aug. 29, 1S58; married Aug. 25, 1875; Mr. C. works the A. A. Calkins 
 estate of 200 acres, value $8,000; Rep; Bapt. 
 CALKINS J. B. Sec. 22; P.O. Alpha; farmer, lives on his father's place; Rep; from 111. 
 COLSON CHAS. Sec. 33; P.O. Alpha; rents of R. D. Timberlake; Dem; from Sweden. 
 CAMPBELL W. O. P.O. Woodhull; Sec. 23; Farmer; born in Franklin Co. Pa. March 
 8, 1838; came to the state and county in the Spring of 1S66; in the Fall of 1866 removed to 
 McLean Co. and remained there four years and six months, and then returned to this county; 
 has family of six children, Lawrence N., Emma, Nellie M., John W., Minnie M., and Nannie 
 I).; wife was Theresa N. Hammond, born in Franklin Co. Pa. May 4, 1S44; married Nov. 
 II, 1863; both members of the Presbyterian Church; is Supervisor; Rep. 
 CARLSON PETER, Sec. 29; P.O. Windsor; rents of Saml. Pritchard; Ind; from Sweden. 
 CARR WM. Oxford; carpenter; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 CHAMBERLAIN AMSEY, Sec. 29; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 
 CHAMBERLAIN LEANDER, Sec. 32; P.O. Alpha; farmer; lives on father's place; Rep; Ohio. 
 CHARLSTON J. F. Sec. n; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Luth; from Sweden, 160 ac. val. $8,500. 
 
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 CLAY S. H. Sec. 35; P.O. Woodhull; lives with his father; Dem; from 111. 
 
 CLAY W. L. Sec. 35; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; from Vt; 320 acres, value $19,200. 
 
 CLOSS JOHN, Sec. 12; P.O. Woodhull; fanner; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 ac. val. SS.OOO. 
 
 CLOSS L. A. Sec. 12; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; lives with his father; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 COLE A. B. P.O. Alpha; Sec. 28; Retired; born in Chenango Co. N. Y.. April 13, 1806; 
 left there and came to this county and settled in this township, Jan. 1839, and is among the 
 oldest settlers, there being but six voters in the township when he came; has family, four 
 children; wife was Augusta Briggs, born in Worcester Co. Mass. Nov. 22, 1S04; married Nov. 
 24, 183 1; has 40 acres, value $3,000; has been County Commissioner one term, Assessor 
 one term, and held other town offices; Dem; Bapt. 
 
 COLE F. C. Sec. 28; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Dem; from N. Y.; 160 acres; value $10,000. 
 
 COX JULIA ETTA Mrs. P.O. Alpha; Sec. 16; widow of John W. Cox, who was born 
 in Wayne Co. Indiana, Jan. 12, 1S07; settled in this county in the Spring of 1849; he died 
 March 2, 1869, being one of the oldest settlers in the county; left family of five children, 
 Eliza, Joseph F., John W., Saml. K., and Eorald S.; Mrs. C.'s maiden name was Julia Etta 
 Williamson, born in Jefferson Co. Ky. April 22, 1812; has 124 acres, value $10,000; Meth. 
 
 COX J. F. P.O. Alpha; Sec. 20; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Rock Island Co. Til. 
 [an. 16, 1840: came to this county in 1850, and is among the oldest settlers; has family, four 
 children living, Wilhelmina G., Elmer S., Clinton and Walter K.; one dead, Carlton F.; 
 wife was Jane W. Sutton, born in Canada, Dec. 31, 1843; married Dec. 6, 1S64; has 160 
 acres, value $10,000; Rep; member of Masonic Lodge, No. 367. 
 
 COX J. N. Oxford; school teacher; Rep; born 111. 
 
 COX R. R. Retired, P.O. Oxford; born in what is now called Wayne Co. Ind. near Rich- 
 mond, Aug. 29, 1805; left there and removed to Tippecanoe Co. Ind. in 1S24, ana remained 
 there until the Spring of '37; then removed to Mercer Co. this state, just across the line in 
 Rivola Tp., at that time there being but three families in the Tp; he remained there until 
 1864, then removed here, his former home being but three-quarters of a mile from where he 
 now lives; has family, five children living, four dead; been married twice; first wife was 
 Sarah 1. Epperson, born in Tennessee, 1S09; married Dec. 13, 1832; she died Feb. 4. 1864; 
 married again to Susan Morford, born in Perm. Sept. I, 1801; married Aug. 3, 1865; has 
 been Justice of the Peace 24 years; two terms as County Commissioner; two terms as Super- 
 visor, and held other town offices; Rep; Bapt. 
 
 COX SAML. Sec. 16, P.O. Alpha; farmer, lives with his mother; Rep; born 111. 
 
 CREE BARBRA, Sec. 13, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 80 acres, val. $4,000. 
 
 "PVANIELSON AUGUST, Sec. 8, P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of S. Skalberg; Rep. 
 
 "^ DOUGLASS S. S. Sec. 34, l'.O. Woodhull; lives with his father; Dem; from 111. 
 
 DOUGLASS S. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 34, P.O. Woodhull; born in Greene Co. 
 Ky. Tune 18, 1820; came to the state in 1S34, and settled in Lawrence Co. 111. and remained 
 there six years, then removed to Crawford Co. Ind.; remained there two years, and then 
 removed to Sangamon, Co. 111. and remained there until 1852, and then came here; has fam- 
 ily, eight children living, two dead; has been married three times; first wife was Mary A. 
 Bullock; second, Annie Glenon; third was Margaret C. Warner; has 320 acres, value $16,000; 
 has 160 acres in Iowa; Dem. 
 
 DROWN S. Sec. 32, P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 50 acres, value $3,000. 
 
 "PCKLAND A. Alpha; carpenter; Ind; from Sweden. 
 
 *-* ELDER S. C. Sec. 14, P.O. Woodhull; farmer, rents of W. M. Roush; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 EPPERSON SAMUEL, Merchant, Alpha; born in Indiana, July 5, 1830, and removed 
 to Estill Co. Ky. the same year with his parents, and remained there until 1S48, and then 
 came to Rio Tp. Knox Co. and remained there until Feb. 1876, and then came to Alpha and 
 went into the mercantile business; has family, four children living : Josephene, Wm. II., 
 Elizabeth H. and John I'..; Samuel A. deceased; wife was Sarah A. Epperson, bom in Ind. 
 Oct. 24, 1824; has 80 acres on Sec. 33; value estate, $6,000; Ind; United Brethren; mem- 
 ber Masonic Lodge, No. 367. 
 
 EPPERSON WM. Alpha; laborer; Ind; born 111. 
 
 EVITTS R. B., P.O. Oxford; farmer; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 "CALK. J. A. Sec. 16, P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Kep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres. 
 
 -*• FALL JOHN, Sec. 10, P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of C. F. Peterson; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
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 FALK A. P. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. New Windsor; horn in the State of 
 Colmer, Sweden, July 27, 1838; left there and came to this Co. in 1854, and commenced 
 working by the month, and now has the best improved farm in the Tp; has family one daugh- 
 ter living, Regina O.; two sons dead; wife was Margaret C. Peterson, born in Sweden, June 
 S, 1848; married Feb. 14, 1867; has S65 2-3 acres all under cultivation, value $56,225; Ind; 
 Luth. 
 
 FALK JOHX F. Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. New Windsor; born in Sweden, Jan. 24, 1850; left 
 there with his parents and came to the U.S. and to Mercer Co. in 1854; came here shortly 
 after; has family, three children : Edward F., Ludrick T. and Hilda Josephene; wife was 
 < Caroline S. Johnson, from Sweden, born March 25, 1848; married April 7, 1870; value of 
 estate $5. 000; Ind; Swedish Luth. 
 
 FARUM JOHN" A. Sec. 25, P.O. Woodhull; farmer, rents of P. Welch; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 FISHEL JACOB, Sec. 23. P.O. Woodhull; farmer, works for W. O. Campbell; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 FLEHARTV W. S. Sec. iS, P.O. New Windsor, farmer; Ind; from 111; 267 ac. val. $16,020. 
 
 FRENELE ISAAC, Alpha; laborer; Rep; from 111. 
 
 FRENELE O. Alpha; carpenter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 pAMl!EL H. Alpha; laborer; Ind; born 111. 
 
 ^ OOFORTH T. H. Sec. 32, P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of Mrs. P. Underwood; Rep; Tenn. 
 
 GAMBLE S. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; born in Dry Run. 
 Franklin Co. Penn. July 21, 1838; came to this Co. in the Fall of '57; has family, four chil- 
 dren : Fannie, Fred E., Willie M. and Nonnie D.; wife was Miss Annie E. Widney, born 
 in Spring Run, Franklin Co. April 17, 1840; married April 17, 1865; died March 5, 1876; has 
 r4o acres, value sS,4oo; Dem; Pres. 
 
 GAMBLE T. W, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; born in Perry Co. 
 Penn. April 19, 1S30; came to the state and settled at Abingdon, Knox Co. in the Fall of 
 '55; remained there two years, and then came to this Co; has family, eight children : Bell 
 X., Annetta, Ariminta M., Nellie T., Kate M., Carrie L., Lloyd E. and Myrtle; wife was 
 Margaret C. Elder, born in Dry Run, Franklin Co. Penn. March 15, 1835; married Sept.21-, 
 1S53; has 160 acres, val. $9,600; Dem; Pres. 
 
 GI{AXT A. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. New Windsor; born in Smo en, 
 
 Sweden, Aug. 7, 1S40; came to the U.S. and to Galesburg in Aug. 1S64, and remained there 
 until 1S74, and then came to this Co; has family, three children: Maten W., Adolph A. and 
 Edwin N.; wife was Christine M. Peterson, from the same place, born Oct. 22, 1842; mar- 
 ried April 3, 1S69; has 213^ acres, value $16,500; Rep; Luth. 
 GUSTISON NELSE. Sec. 23, P.O. Woodhull; rents of S. Pritchard; from Sweden. 
 
 IT AMMOND W. T. Sec. 18, P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; from Maine; has 55 acres. 
 HARKNFSS A. J. Sec. 32, P.O. Alpha; farmer, lives with his father; Ind; from Ohio. 
 
 HARKXESS D . I). Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32, P.O. Alpha; born in Cayuga Co. 
 N.Y. April 14, 1819; left there in 1835, and removed to Sandusky Co. Ohio, and remained 
 there until 1855, and then came to this Co.; has family, six children : Delivan, Arthur J., 
 Jennie, Eva, Prescott, and Laura; wife was Amanda Alexander, born in Herkimer Co. N.Y. 
 July 27, 22; married June 24, 1346; has 140 acres, value Sg.Soo; was School Director. 
 
 1LAKKXESS DELIVAN, Sec. 32, P.O. Alpha; farmer, lives with his father; Ind; from Ohio. 
 
 1IARTGROVE WM. Oxford; blacksmith; Ind; from Pa. 
 
 HAWKINSON E. Sec. 36, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; from Sweden; 90 ac. val. $5,400. 
 
 HAWKINS* >N X. Sec. 36, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; from Sweden; 70 acres, val. $4,200. 
 
 HAYES ELNOR, Alpha; blacksmith; Ind; from Pa. 
 
 HENDERSON JOHN, Sec. 15, P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 240 ac. val. $14,400. 
 
 HENDRICKS S. A. Alpha; restaurant: Rep; born 111. 
 
 HERBERT T. M. Sec. 18, P.O. New Windsor; attorney at law; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 IIIC.LFY II. Sec. 31, P.O. Oxford; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 40 acres, val. $1,600. 
 
 Ill PL CYRUS, Sec. 18, P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa. 
 
 HILLER 1. B. Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; mechanic; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. has2i>-2 acres. 
 
 HO AG J. H. Notary Public and Collecting Agent! Alpha; born in Rensselaer Co. N. Y., 
 Sept. 1 S 1 7 ; left New York and came to the slate and Co. in 1839; has family, four children: 
 Lyman J., Ira ('... Mary ( >., and Chas. S.; has been married four times; first wife was Sarah 
 Collins, from Ohio; second was Rosetta Hammond, from Maine; third was Ruth Tompkins, 
 from N. Y; fourth was Man' Hodgens, from West Va; value estate $2,500; Ind; served 
 three terms as Justice of the Peace, and held other town offices. 
 
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 HOLSTROM N. P. Sec. II; L'.O.Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; i2oac. val. $6,000. 
 HOOGNER TOHN, Sec 6; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden, has 251 acres. 
 HOWELL CHAUNCY, Sec. 25; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Orange Co. N.Y.; has 360 acres. 
 HOWELL GEO. DEWITT, lives with his father; Sec. 25; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from X.Y. 
 HOWELL SAMUEL P. lives with his father; Sec. 25; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 JAYNES JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; has 38 acres, value $3,000. 
 JOHNSON A. Sec. 8; P.O. New Windsor, farmer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden; has 80 acres. 
 
 JOHNSON ANDRO, Sec. 4; P.O. New Windsor; rents of A. P. Peterson; farmer; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON GUST. Sec. 3; P.O. Woodhull; rents of Peter Peterson; farmer; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Oxford; rents of W. Hartgrove; farmer; from Norway. 
 
 TOHNSON TOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; rents of G. Johnson; farmer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON JONAS, P.O. New Windsor; Sec. 8; Farmer; born in Westyertland, Sweden, 
 Oct. 2, 1827; came to N. Y. in 1864; left there and came to Geneseo, this Co. in 1865, and 
 in 1866 removed to Moline, Rock Island Co. and remained there until 1874, then came here; 
 has family, four children living, three dead; wife was Hannah Johnson, born in the same 
 place, March 13, 1833; married June, 1855; has 80 acres, value $4,000; Rep; Luth. 
 
 JOHNSON J. A. live- with his father; Sec. 8; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON J. G. Sec. 4; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 122 acres, val. $6,500. 
 
 .TOHNSON J. 31. P.O. Alpha; Sec. 27; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Clark Co. Ind. 
 Jan. 22, 1827, came to the State and to the Co. in the Spring of 1S59; has family five children. 
 J. W., Francis O., Emma, Augusta J. and Martha; wife was Miss Sarah Davis, born in 
 Middletown, Ct. Dec. 30, 1S40; married May 15, 1862; has 52 acres, value $4,160; Dem; both 
 members of the M. E. Church. 
 
 JOHNSON P. Sec. 2; P. O. Woodhull; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 68 acres, value $4,080. 
 
 JOHNSON S. A. Sec. 11; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; So ac. val. $4,000. 
 
 JOHNSON S. G., P.O. Alpha; carpenter; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 JONES O. Sec. 7; P.O. Windsor; Rep; from Canada; has 155 acres, value $10,850. 
 
 T/^ELLEY TIMOTHY, P.O. Alpha; laborer; Ind; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 ^ KENNEDY A. T. lives on-J. E. Kennedy's farm; Sec. 21; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Dem; 111. 
 KENNEDY J. E. Sec. 21; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Pa; has 180 ac. val. $io,Soo. 
 KERR VALENTINE, Sec. 15; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; has 200 acres, val. $12,000. 
 KINTER JOHN, Sec. 23; P.O. Alpha; farmer; works for John Taze; Ind; from Pa. 
 
 T AWSON A., Alpha; post master; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 *-^ LEWIS J. C, P.O. Alpha; Baptist Clergman; Ind; born in 111. 
 
 LAIRD .JOSEPH, P.O. Woodhull; Sec. 26; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Franklin 
 Co. Penn, Nov. il, 1812; came to this State and settled in Pike Co. in the Fall of 1S56; 
 remained there 6 yrs. and then came to this Co; hasjfamily five children, Margaret E., Minerva 
 J„ Catherine M., Samuel J. and Thos. A.; wife was Sarah A. Adams, born in Perry Co. la. 
 in 1814; married March 8, 1838, she died Dec. 31, 1855; married again Sept. 13, 1863, to 
 Mrs. Charlotte Growe; born in Granville, Mass. April 4, 1823; has 80 acres, value s 
 Dem; Pres. 
 
 LEET IjORKN, P.O. Alpha; Grain Dealer; born near Quebec, Canada, Nov. 9, 1830; came 
 to the U.S. in 1851, and to the State in 1855, and to the Co. in 1868; has family three children, 
 Avery E., Minnie A. and Daisy B.; wife was Miss Mary F. Newton; born in Acworth, N. 11. 
 Nov. 7, 1835; married in Nov. 1S55; Rep. 
 
 LEWIS J. ('.. P.O. Alpha; baptist clergyman; Ind; born in 111. 
 
 LINDBERG S. Sec. 3; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; has 144 ac. val. S7.200. 
 
 LI \ DER I< > 1 1 \', Sec. 6; P.< >. New Windsor; farmer; rents of J. Hoogner; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 LINQUIST P. M. Sec. 13; P.O. Woodull; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden: 160 ac. s- 
 
 LINN NATHAN. Sec. 7; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, lives on I. Wilcox place; Dem; Ohio. 
 
 LOCKWOOD A. C. Sec. 30; P.O. Oxford; farmer; Ind; Bapt; born 111; 80 acres, val. 64,500. 
 
 LOQUIST J., Alpha; laborer; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 LUTTRELL C. C. Sec. 19; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Ind; from Tenn; no acres, b7.7 l, °- 
 
 1\T cGLAUGHLAN L. P.O.Oxford; Rep; farmer; from Pa. 
 
 A MCLAUGHLIN S. S. Sec. 30; P.O. Oxford; farmer; Rep; from l'a; 85 acres, $5,950. 
 
342 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 MeCURDY A. H. Sec. 22; Farmer; P.O. Alpha; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. Sept. 27, 
 1826; came to this county in the Spring of 1864, and settled in this Tp.; has family of five 
 children: Margaret J., Annie C, John, Samuel, and Clyde; wife was Martha Taze, from 
 same place, born Aug. 1823; married in June, 1852; has 74 acres, value $5,000; Rep; both 
 members of the Baptist Church. 
 
 McDERMOTT JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in the 
 County Tyrone, Ireland, May 10, 1847; came to the U. S. and to N. Y. in 1853; remained 
 there until 1S58, and then came to this county; has family four children: Peter, John, Mary 
 A., and Ellen; wife was Mary A. Fall, from the same place; married Feb. 1, 1853; has 320 
 acres, value $20,000; Dem; Cath. 
 
 McQUISTON SAML. Sec. 28; P.O. Alpha; farmer, works for F. C. Cole; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 McVITTY JOHN, Sec. 27 P.O. Woodhull; farmer, works for James Stitt; Ind; from Pa. 
 
 MAYER C. A., Alpha; butcher; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 MEAD HARVEY, Sec. 19; P.O. Oxford; farmer, rents of C. C. Luttrell; Rep; from N. Y. 
 
 MOLTHOP D. O., Alpha; carriage maker and blacksmith; Ind; from Pa. 
 
 MORS PETER, Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of S. Skalberg; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 MUNSON AUGUST, Sec. 18; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, works for W. S. Fleharty; Ind. 
 
 TVT ELSON LEWIS, Sec. 6; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden; 68 acres, 
 -^ NEWMAN C. A., Alpha; butcher; Dem; born 111. 
 NORGREN C. E., Alpha; druggist; Dem; from Sweden. 
 
 /^\AK PETER, Sec, 4; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of Gustus Johnson; Luth; from Sweden. 
 ^ OCEAN CHAS. Sec. 9; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of C. J. Samuelson; Rep. 
 OLSON N. P. Sec. 3; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres, val. $8,000. 
 OLSON S. T. Sec. 12; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres. 
 OVERSTREET H. S. Sec. 36; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; born 111; 120 acres, val. $8,400. 
 OVERSTREET MITCHEAL E. Sec. 36; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; Pies; Ky; 100 ac. $7,500. 
 OVERSTREET ROBT. J. Sec. 36; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; born 111; 100 acres, val. $7,500. 
 
 OALME PETER, Sec. 11; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of L. M. Nelson; Luth; from Sweden. 
 PALM WM. Sec. 20; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of A. P. Falk; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 PATTERSON F. Sec. 15; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Mass; 80 acres, value $5,000. 
 
 PATTERSON O. H. Sec. 2S; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Ind; Bapt; from N. Y; 156 acres, $9,360. 
 
 PERSING W. Sec. 24; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Pa; 40 acres, value $1,800. 
 
 PETERSON C. Sec. I; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; 120 acres, $6,000. 
 
 PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of A. P. Falk; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON LARS, Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Meth; Sweden; 240 ac. $11,000. 
 
 PETERSON N. P. Sec. 12; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 240 ac, $12,000. 
 
 PETKRSON PETER, Sec. 4; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Meth; Sweden; 275 ac. $13,750. 
 
 PIPER HENRY, Oxford; school teacher; Rep; born 111. 
 
 POPE E. S. Oxford; school teacher; Rep; born Wis. 
 
 POPLETT FRANK, Alpha; Merchant; born in Knox Co. 111. May 28, 1851; came to 
 this county Feb. 8, 1875; has family; two children living, EllaL., born Jan. 12, 1S75; Mary 
 A., born Aug. 19, 1876; Hattie, born July 10, 1873, died Aug. 11, 1873; w 'f e xv;l ^ Miss Laura 
 P. Rowe, born in Knox Co. Feb. 22, '49; married July 3, 1872; value of estate $3,000; Ind. 
 
 PORTER GEORGE, Alpha; harness-maker; from Scotland. 
 
 PRITCHARD SAML. Sec. 25; T.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; from N. Y. 
 
 REIIN A. Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; Rep; from Sweden; 70 acres, value $3,500. 
 
 REHN JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, lives with his father; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 REYNOLDS W. P., Alpha; laborer; Ind; from 111. 
 
 ROBERTS H. II. Sec. 17; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 198 ac. val. $il,88o, 
 
 ROBERTS HENRY, Alpha; livery stable; Rep; from 111. 
 
 ROWE J. L., P.O. Alpha; lumber dealer; Ind; born- 111. 
 
 ROWE THOS. P., Alpha; hardware and groceries; Ind; born 111. 
 
 RUSK HIRAM, Sec. 29; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Dem; from Missouri; 40 acres, value $2,580. 
 
 RUTLEDGE SAMUEL, Sec. 34; P.O. Alpha; Dem; from Pa; rents of R. D. Timberlake. 
 
J. D. BELL, 
 Woodhull. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: OXFORD TOWNSHIP. 845 
 
 QCHWARZ C, Alpha; shoemaker; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 ^ SEIBERT STEWART, Sec. 13; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 SETTERDAHL AUGUST, Sec. 19; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Lulh; from Sweden. 
 
 SEXTON A. G, Alpha; carriage maker and blacksmith; Ind; from Pa. 
 
 SEXTON H. H., P.O. Alpha; physician and surgeon; Ind; from Pa. 
 
 SEXTON MILES II., P.O. Alpha; farmer; Ind; from Illinois. 
 
 SHAFLEE WM. Sec. 28; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio; 40 acres, val. $2,800. 
 
 SHINN H. G. P.O. New Windsor; Sec. 20; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Harrison 
 County, W. Va. Jan. 1, 1834; came to this connty in the Spring of 1865; has family of three 
 children, Frank H., Libbie E., and Nellie; wife was Hannah L. Henderson; born in Fayette 
 County, Pa. Jan. 22, 1841; married March 10, 1868; has 201 acres, value $14,000; Ind; one 
 child dead, Bertie. 
 
 SHINN j\I. H. P.O. Alpha; Sec. 22; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Harrison County, 
 Western Va. Nov. 5, 1821; left Va. in the Spring of 1834, and settled in Canton, Fulton 
 County, Illinois, and remained there until 1842, and then removed to Knox County, and 
 remained there until 1855, ihen came here; has family four children living — Silva A., Genette 
 E., Carroll A., and Bertha P.; Mrs. Shinn's maiden name was Paulina H. Pease, born in 
 Starksborough, Addison Co. Vt. Feb. 19, iS28; married July 9, 184S; has 247 acres, value 
 $14,820; Ind. 
 
 SHUBACK AUGUST, Sec. 34; P.O. Alpha; Ind; from Sweden; rents of R. D. Timberlake, 
 
 SHUMWAY S. B. Sec. 30; P.O. New Windsor; Farmer and Stock Raiser; bom in Brad- 
 ford County, Pa. April 15, 1822; left there and came to this state, and settled in Lee County, 
 in 1S44, remained there two years, then removed to Galesburg, Knox County, remained there 
 four years, was off and on in California four years, and settled in Henry County in the Fall 
 of 1853; has family four sons and three daughters; wife was Miss Lydia J. Streeter, born in 
 Illinois, October, 1835; married Feb. 28, 1854; has 421 acres, value $21,000; was Supervisor 
 seven years, Assessor two terms, and held other town offices; Ind; Cong. 
 
 SKALBERG S. Sec. 6; P.O. New Windsor; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 600 ac. val. $30,000. 
 
 SKINNER GRAHAM, Alpha; restaurant; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 SKINNER JOS. B. Sec. 24; P.O. Woodhull; Farmer; born in Jackson Hall, Franklin Co. 
 Pa. Nov. 2, 1852; came to this county in the Spring of 1870; no family; wife was Miss Bell 
 N. Gamble, born in Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois, April 13, 1856; married Feb. 6, 1877; 
 value of estate $500; Dem; both members of the Presbyterian church. 
 
 SLUVTER H. O. Sec. 24; P.O. Woodhull; carpenter; Rep; from N. V; 26 acres, value $3,000. 
 
 SNYDER WM. A. Sec. 13; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; lives with Barbra Cree. 
 
 SPIVTCY ELiIAS, Sec. 16; P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Montgomery 
 County, Indiana, Feb. 15, 1S36; came to this county December, 1866; has family five chil- 
 ren: Ida L., Edward D., John C, Morris E., and James M; wife was Sarah M. Olin.born in 
 Trumbull County, Ohio, Feb. 27, 183S; married Dec. 22, 1859; has 160 acres, value $9,600; 
 Dem. 
 
 SPIVEY J. R. Sec. 18; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Dem; from Ind; So acres, value $5,600. 
 
 STARBOARD PEENIA Mrs. Sec. 3; P.O. Alpha; Bapt; from N. Y; 160 acres, value $S,ooo. 
 
 STITT JAMES, Sec. 27; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa; 160 acres, val. $9,600. 
 
 STONEBURG JOHN, Sec. 16; P.O. Alpha; farmer; from Sweden; rents of John Henderson. 
 
 STONEBURG JOHN, Alpha; mason; Ind; from Sweden. 
 
 SW ANSON AUGUST, Sec 1; P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Vena, 
 Sweden, April 22, 1841; came to the United States, and to this county in the Fall of 1857; 
 has family seven children : Frans J., Carl A., Adolph A., Mary \L, Sarah A., Geo. A., and 
 Emily; wife was Miss Matilda Johnson, born in Estergelen, Sweden, April 22. 1S41; married 
 Jan. 24, 1S62; has 210 acres, value $10,500; Rep; Luth. 
 
 SWANSON FRANK. Sec. 23; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Ind; from Sweden; works for J. Widney. 
 
 '"PAUKSLEY J. P.O. Alpha; station agent C. B. & Q. R.R; Dem; from Va. 
 
 TAZE JOHN, Sec. 23. P.O. Alpha; farmer; Ind; from Pa; 240 acres, $14,400. 
 
 TAYLOR W. C. Sec. 29; P.O. New Windsor; Fanner; born in Colchester County, Nova 
 Scotia, Jan. 1, 1826; came to the state, and settled in Knox County, in 1840; left there and 
 came to this county in 1863; has family four children living, Jacob E„ C. W„ Harriet A., 
 and Frederick P«.; four children dead, Eunice, Ziremba, Martha, and Thomas; wife was 
 Maria E. Parkins, born in Oallia County, Ohio. April q, 1829; married Nov. 7, 1847; has So 
 acres, value $8,000; Rep: Meth. 
 
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346 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 TAZE WM. Sec. 28, P.O. Alpha; farmer; Ind; from Pa; 194 acres, $9,700. 
 
 THOMAS J. R. Sec. 30, P.O. Oxford; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 40 acres, $2,000. 
 
 TILDEN J. F. Sec. 35, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; lives with father; Rep; from Vt. 
 
 TILDEN J. H. Sec. 35, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; lives on father's place; Rep; from Vt. 
 
 TILDEN O. E. Sec. 35, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; from Vt; 240 acres, $12,000. 
 
 TIMBER LAKE GEO. Sec. 33, P.O. Alpha; lives with father; Dem; born 111. 
 
 TIMBERLAKE JOS. Sec. 34, P.O. Alpha; lives on father's place; Dem; born 111. 
 
 TIMBERLAKE R. D. Sec. 33, P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Green 
 Co. Ky. Dec. 17, 1807; left Ky. i 1833, and removed to Sangamon Co. Ill; remained there 
 four years, then removed to this county, and settled on the place he now lives in the Fall of 
 
 1837, at that time there being but one man in the Tp., Almeron Underwood; has family nine 
 children living, four dead; Mr. T. is the most extensive farmer in the town; has farm of 920 
 acres, most all of which is under cultivation; Mrs. T.'s maiden nane was Jemima Simms, 
 born in Barren Co. Ky. Aug. 25, 181 1; married Nov. 13, 1834; value of estate, $46,000; 
 Dem. 
 
 TIMBERLAKE WM. Sec. 33, P.O. Alpha; lives on father's place; Dem; from 111. 
 
 UNDERWOOD A. D. Sec. 33, P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Henry 
 Co. Oxford Tp. 111. Dec. 11, 1839, and is among the oldest settlers; has a family, two chil- 
 dren, Hester P. born Nov. 18, 187 1; Bruce A. born Oct. I, 1874; wife was Miss Ellen L. 
 Sinden, born in LaSalle Co. 111. May 27, 1849; married March 31, 1870; has 160 acres, 
 value $11,200; Assessor one term, and is Justice of the Peace; Rep. 
 
 UNDERWOOD MILTON, Sec. 31, P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in 
 Tecumseh, Lenawee Co. Michigan, Oct. 29, 1831; left there and came to this county and 
 settled in this Tp. March, 1837, he and his brother being the two oldest settlers in the 
 Tp; has family three children, Elvin J., Eli D. and Elias M.; wife was Miss L. L. Arnold, 
 born in Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. March 11, 1838; married June 11, 1856; has 303 acres, value 
 $15,150; Rep. 
 
 WANHORN JOHN, P.O. Oxford; laborer; Rep; from Ohio. 
 ^ VALLINE ANDREW, Sec. 9, P.O. Alpha; farmer; renter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 \ \ /"ALLINE N. P. Sec. 13, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; 240 acres, $12,000. 
 ^ * WARNER W. W., P.O. Alpha; school teacher; Ind; born Til. 
 
 WEIBLE JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Woodhull; rents of Jno. Taze; Tnd; from Pa. 
 
 WELCH JAMES, Sec. 26, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 80 ac. $4,000. 
 
 WELCH JAS.. P.O. Alpha: laborer; Ind; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 WELCH NICHOLAS, Alpha; section boss; Ind; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 WELCH P. Sec. 26, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 320 acres, $16,000. 
 
 WESTLAND MARY C. Sec. 13, P.O. Woodhull; Luth; from Sweden; 100 acres, $5,000. 
 
 WIDNEY JOHN A. Sec. 23, P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Frank- 
 lin Co. Pa. March 27, 1840; came to this state in 1855, and settled in Mount Carroll, and 
 resided there three years; then removed to this county in the Spring of 1858; has family of 
 four children, Stella B., Bertie G., Grace E. and Leo E.; wife was Sarah A. Gillette, born in 
 Sullivan Co. N.Y. March 7, 1841; married Oct. 26, 1865; has 160 acres in Iowa, and 160 in 
 Nebraska; served three years in the late war, in Co. D, H2th 111. Vols; Tax Collector one 
 term; Ind; both members M. E. Church. 
 
 WIDNEY MARGARET, Sec. 23. P.O. Woodhull; Meth; from Pa; 120 acres. $7,200. 
 
 WILDER MARTHA S. Sec. 29, P.O. Alpha; Widow of the late Robert M. Wilber, who 
 was born in Rhode Island May 9, 1798; he came to this state and settled in Warren Co. in 
 
 1838, and remained there until 1849; then came to this county and settled on the place she 
 now lives; he left family thirteen children; two were killed in the late war; Mrs. W.'s 
 maiden name was Martha Cleveland, born in Grafton Co. N. H. Oct. 4, 1815; has 160 acres, 
 value $10,000; Bapt; Mr. W. was a Baptist clergyman. 
 
 WILBER R. P. Sec. 29, P.O. Alpha; farmer; lives with mother; Ind; born 111. 
 WILCOX I. Sec. 7, P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; from 111; 351 acres, $24,570. 
 WILLIAMS JOHN, Sec. 31, P.O. Alpha; farmer; works for M. Underwood; Rep; from Ky. 
 WILSON GEO. W. Sec. 14, P.O. Alpha; lives with father; Dem; born 111. 
 WILSON HIRAM C. Sec. 14, P.O. Alpha; lives with father; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: GALVA TOWNSHIP. 347 
 
 WILSOX S. J. Sec. 14, P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in the town of Carmi- 
 chaels, Green Co. Pa. March I, 1815; left there in March, 1845, and went to Adams Co. 
 Ohio, and remained there until Nov. 1846; then removed to Highland Co. Ohio, and 
 remained there until the following March; then removed to Cuba, Clinton Co. and then to this 
 county in 1854; has family of ten children, Hiram, Geo., Martha, Stephen. Alfred, Elmore, 
 Crawford, Lee, Forest, and Margaret; wife was Maty Wright, born in Clinton Co. Ohio, 
 June 9, 1851; marrted Dec. 12, 1850; has l6u acres, value $10,000; Dem. 
 
 WOODS R. L. Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Jackson, Perry 
 Co. Pa. Feb. 22, 1834; came to LaSalle Co. in May, 1856, and remained there until 1858, 
 and then relumed to Pa; came to this county in March, 1869; has family of four children, 
 Carrie L., Josie W., Maggie B. and Laura May; wife was Miss S. A. Gamble, born in the 
 same place, Jan. 18, 1835; married Feb. 22. i860; has 133^ acres, value $10,000; Dem; 
 both members ol the Pres. Church. 
 
 WVMAN F. D. Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; works for A. Mitchell; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 WYMAN P. L. Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; lives on A. Mitchell's farm; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 yfUCK DANIEL, Sec. 27, P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 108 acres, $7,560. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 
 ALPHA. 
 
 Epperson Sam'l. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, &c. 
 Hoag J. B. Notary Public and Collecting Agent. 
 Leet Loren, Grain Dealer. 
 
 Rowe & Poplett, Dealers in Groceries, Hardware, Glassware, Queensware, 
 Boots, Shoes, Pumps. Produce taken in exchange for goods. 
 
 OXFORD TOWNSHIP. 
 
 Blindy Edwin, Farmer and Stock Raiser. Poland and China Hogs a specialty. 
 Sec. 28, P. O. Alpha. 
 
 GALVA TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A LBRO A. W., Galva; groceries; Rep; Prot; from N. Y; owns 45 acres coal land. 
 
 ^*- ALBRO JOHN. Galva; laborer; Meth. 
 
 ABY ALEXANDER, Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Galva; born in Richland Co. Ohio. April 9. 
 1830; came to county 1855; Rep; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $9,600; wife was Mal- 
 vina Stanton, born in Rochester, N.Y. March I, 1826; married Feb. 18, 1850; has had nine 
 children, four living, and five dead; seven boys, and two girls; was School Director from 
 1868 to 1877. 
 
 ALBRO LOUISA Mrs. wid. of Durias; Galva; from N.Y. 
 
 ALBRO SAMUEL T. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from Knox Co. 
 
 ALDERMAN JAS. Galva; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
 ALDERMAN M. B. Galva; laborer; Rep; from Knox Co. 
 
 ALDERMAN O. J. Sr. Galva; teamster; Rep; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 ALDERMAN O. J. Jr. Galva; laborer; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 ALEXANDER J. H. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. 
 
 ALLEN A. E. Galva; harness-maker; Rep; from Geneseo Co. 111. 
 
 ALLEN WM. J. Galva; teamster; Dem; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 ALINE ERICK, Sec. 3, P.O. Galva; farmer; from Sweden; owns 80 acres. 
 
 ANDERSON A. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON ALEX. Galva; clerk; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
34:8 VOTERS AXD TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 ANDERSON ANDREW, Sec. 7. P.O. Galva; Farmer; lnd; from Sweden; owns 105 acres. 
 
 ANDERSON ANDREW Jr. Sec. ;. P.O. Galva; tanner; lives with father; liul; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON ANDREW. Sec. 10. P.U. Galva; farmer; Rep; l'rot; from Sweden; 6S acres. 
 
 ANDERSON ANDREW. Sec. 4. P.O. Galva; lab. on J. N. Morgan's farm; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON AUGUST, Galva; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON A. B. Galva; boots and shoes; Dem; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON A. P. Galva; dry goods; Rep; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON B. Galva; hotel; Rep; from N.J. 
 
 ANDERSON JNO. Sec. 7. P.O. Galva; fanner; lives with father; Ind; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON PETER E Galva; laborer; Dem; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON P. G. Galva; clerk: Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON SQUIRE, Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 ANDERSON SWAN. Galva; laborer; from >weden. 
 
 ANDER SON W. Galva; laborer; Rep; Bapt; from Miss. 
 
 ANDREWS .JOHN H. Grocer; Galva; born in Fabius, Onondaga Co. N.Y. July 30. 
 1837; came to this county April 12, 1S72; Rep; Bapt; val. prop. $2, 000; lived in Fabius un- 
 til he was fourteen years old, and moved to Newark. N.J. Aug. 1 > 5 1 ; lived there twenty-one 
 year-, and then came to this county April. 
 
 ARNOLD W. Sec. 32. P.O. Galva; farmer; Prot; owns 80 acres. 
 
 ARSON S. L. Galva; clerk; Rep; Freewill Meth; from Norway. 
 
 ARVTDSON CHAS. Galva; teamster; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 ATWOOD H. T. Sec. 14. P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Marshall Co. Ill; 120 acres. 
 
 ATWOOD J. R. Galva; merchant; Dem; Meth; from Marshall Co. 111. 
 
 ATW'OOD TIMOTHY. Galva; merchant: Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 AYRES A. J. Galva; clerk; Rep; Bapt; born Henry Co. 
 
 AYRES JAS. A. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; born in Co. 
 
 AYRES J No. A. P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. 
 
 AYRES Y. M. Galva; Rep; B .pt; from Conn. 
 
 T3ABBIT I J. Galva; groceries: Rep; Prot; from Fulton Cj. 111. 
 
 BABCOCK A. C, M.D. Galva; physician and surgeon; Rep; Prot; owns 134 acres. 
 
 BABCOCK E. D., M.D. Galva; phpsician and surgeon; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y; owns 144 acres. 
 
 BACLEAN ANDREW. Galva; painter; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 BAILEY IRA A. Galva; miller; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. 
 
 BAILEY R. F. Galva; dry goods; Rep; from Yt. 
 
 BAILEY T. M. Galva; agt. U.S. Ex. Co. and P. & R. I. R.R.; Rep; Prot; Irom Ohio. 
 
 BAKER S. B. Sec. 16, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Bapt; rents of father. E. Baker, 160 acres. 
 
 BANGSON S. Galva; tailor; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 BARBER D C. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Mass. 
 
 BARLOW G. Galva; tailor; Rep Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 BARTON JNO. Galva; laborer; Dem; Prot. 
 
 BAR T RAM SAMPSON, Sec. 4; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from England; So acres. 
 
 BARTRAM \VM. H. Sec. 4. P.O. Galva; farmer; lives with father; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 BAUCHMAN H. E. Galva; broom-maker; Rep. Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 BECKSTROM A.. P.O. Galva; lumber; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 BELL ROBT. G. Galva; yard-master C.B. & Q.R.R.; Rep; Prot; from Mercer Co. 
 
 BERG M. C. Galva; shoemaker; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 BENNETT C. E. Galva; hotel; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 BERRY I. Gaiva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N.Y, 
 
 BEST J. F. Galva; harness manufacturer; Rep; Meth; from Pa. 
 
 BEYIER LEWIS 1L Galva; teaming; Rep; Prot; from Stark Co. 
 
 BIGELOW II. Attorney at Law and U.S. Commissioner. Galva; born in Leroy. Genesee 
 Co. N. Y. Feb. 2j. 1829; came to Co. in 1856; Rep; Prot; wife was Anna B. Davidson, born 
 in East Jeffrey, N.H., Feb. 1. 1S30; married Nov. 20,1855; has one child, Clara S. born 
 Sept. 2, 1805; was Stated Attorney Oth Circuit oi 111. from iSboto 1864. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: GALVA TOWNSHIP. 349 
 
 BLAIR EDWARD D. Farmer, Sec. i, P.O. Kew;ince; horn in Peoria, Peoria Co. 111. 
 Dec. 16, 1837; came to Co. 185 1; Ind; owns 160 acres of land, value 1512,000; wife was Annie 
 Shue, born in Deposit, Broome Co. N.Y. Nov. ig, 1841; married March 7, 1865; has three 
 children, one boy and two girls. 
 
 BIGELOW MARY Mrs. (wid. of J no. A.) Galva; Prot; from N.Y, 
 
 BLAIR HENRYT.Sec. 1, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, lives with brother; Prot; from Peoria Co. 
 
 BLAIR J. F. Sec. I, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Va; owns 135 ac. val. $9,450. 
 
 BLALOCK WM. Galva; salesman; Prot. 
 
 BOD1NSON CAUL F. Grocer, Galva; born in Soderhamn, Sweden, June 29, 1S46; came 
 to U. S. Aug. 1865; came to Henry Co. same year; Dem; wife was Louisa W, I>ahlgren. 
 born in Knox Co. 111. April 9, 1852; married Dec. 28, 1870; has three children, all boys. 
 
 HOGGS E. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 BOGGS G. K. Galva; telegraph operator; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 BOOSTROM ANDREW, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 BOOSTROM ISAAC, Brick Manufacturer, Galva; born in Ocklebo, Gestrickland, Sweden, 
 July 22, 1833; came to U. S. 1857; came to Co. 1864; Rep; Prot; wife was Annie Mattson, 
 born Ocklebo, Gestrickland, Sweden, Aug. 15, 1S42; married Nov. iS, 1865; has two chil. 
 dren. 
 
 BOOSTROM JONAS, lives with mother on Sec. 24, P.O. Galva; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 BOOSTROM JNO. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 BOOSTROM L. Mrs. Sec. 24, P.O. Galva; Prot; from Sweden; owns 71 acres, val. $4,260. 
 
 BOOSTROM OLOF, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 BOYANTON W. J. Galva; conductor C.B. & Q.R.R; Rep; from Mich. 
 
 BOYD RANDOLPH, Galva; salesman; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 BOURK A. Galva; laborer; from Sweden. 
 
 BOURK N. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden 
 
 BRIDSON J. Galva; laborer; Dem; from Isle of Man. 
 
 BRITTON C HAS. Galva; iron fence builder; Prot; from Mich. 
 
 BRITTON J. Galva; boarding-house; Prot; from Mich. 
 
 BROLIN 0. Sec. 7, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; owns 30 acres, value $1,200; from Sweden. 
 
 BROOT C. M. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 BROWN E. C. Galva; insurance agent; Rep; Bapt; from Conn; owns 80 acres, val. $5,000. 
 
 BROWN MARIAN, Galva; painter; Rep; Prot. 
 
 BROWNELL J. W. Galva; car repairer C.B. & Q.R.R; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 
 
 BROWNLEE THOS. Dry Goods Dealer, also Farmer, Galva; born in Pollockshaws, 
 
 Renfrewshire, Scotland, Sep. 18, ; came to U. S; Aug. 1S49; came to Henry Co. March, 
 
 1853; Rep; Cong; owns 320 acres land; first wife was Sarah McDonnell, born near Skye 
 Highlands Scotland, 1822; married July 13, 1843, died Dec. — , 1849; second wife was 
 Elizabeth Coupland, born in Yorkshire, England, July 30, 1834; married in Peoria, Aug. 26, 
 1852; seven children living, one dead; has three children by first wife. 
 
 BRUCE OLIVER J. Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Galva; born in Townsend, Windham Co. 
 Vermont, Feb. 15, 1847; wife was Mary Addie Davidson, born in Past Jeffrey, N. H., June 
 8, 1845; married Nov. 2, 1871. 
 
 BRYAN FRANK, Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 BRYAN R. T. lives on Sec. 13, P.O. Galva; laborer; Dem; Prot; from Ky. 
 
 BULKELEY HENRY I). Galva; carpenter; Dem; Univ; from N.Y. 
 
 BURG C. Sec. 17, P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of P. O. Krans; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 BURNETT E. A. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; born Galva Tp. 
 
 BURNETT S. Sec. 29, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Pa; owns 15s ac. val. $12,000. 
 
 BURT G. P. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; from Vt. 
 
 BUTLER J. Galva; Hour and feed; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 BUTTERS <i. W. Galva; agricultural implements; Rep; Meth; from Me. 
 
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 ^- CAL1 
 
 ■ HOUN ANDREW, Sec. 5, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Ireland; 400 ac. 
 CALHOUN ANDREW G lives with father Sec 5, P.O. Galva; Dem; from Philadelphia 
 CALHOUN J AS. Galva; laborer; Pres; from Ireland. 
 
350 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 CARLSON ALFRED, Galva; laborer; Dcm; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 CARSON DANIEL, Galva; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 CARTER GEO. B. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Stark Co. 
 
 CARTER WESLEY C. Galva; salesman; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 CARTER WM. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 CHAPMAN M. C. Galva; Secy. Galva Mfg. Co; Rep; Prot; from England. 
 
 CHAPMAN M. T. Galva; Supt. Galva Mfg. Co; Dem; Univ; from England. 
 
 CHERRY SAMUEL, Galva; broom-maker; Rep; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 CHOLLETT FRANCIS, Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 CHOLLETT J. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 CHURCH B. Galva; clerk; Dem; Prot; from Stark Co. 
 
 CHURCH NORMAN VV. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 CHURCHILL CHAS Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 CLARK C. F. Galva; clerk; Rep: from Mich. 
 
 CLARK C. M., M.D., Galva; physician and surgeon; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 CLEOSON I. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 CLUCAS JAS. Sec. 36, P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of I. A. Bailey; Rep; Meth; from Isle of Man. 
 
 COLLIER JNO. L. Barber, Galva; born in Shotley Bridge, Co. Durham, Eng. Oct. 23, 
 1849; came to U. S. Aug. 1851; came to Co. 1874; Dem; Epis; wife was Anna Ulrici, born 
 in Milwaukee, Wis., Feb, 28, 1857, married in Rockford, 111., June 16, 1873; has two chil- 
 dren. 
 
 CONKLIN MARY E. Mrs. wid. of Stephen A., P.O. Galva; Bapt; from L.I. 
 
 COOK WM. Sec. 28, P.O. Galva; lab. on J. T. Tood's farm; Dem; Prot; from England. 
 
 COON J. M. Rev. Galva; minister Bapt. church; Rep; from Pana, 111. 
 
 COOPER ROBT. Galva; teamster; Rep; from Peoria, 111. 
 
 COOPER R. P. Galva; teaming; Rep; Chris; from Ky; owns 160 acres in Iowa. 
 
 CORDER R. Galva; tinner; Rep; Meth; from Knox Co. 111. 
 
 COSTELO PHILIP, Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 COSTEN CHAS. Galva; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 COUPLAND JOS. Galva; farmer; Rep; Epis; from England; owns 136 acres land. 
 
 CRABB JNO. Galva; laundry; Rep; from Ky. 
 
 CRAMER E. S. Sec. 26, P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of W. E. Cummings; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 CRAWFORD F. J. Galva; clerk; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 
 
 CRAWFORD W. B. Galva; meat market; Rep; from N.Y; owns 80 acres land. 
 
 CRIMMINS MICHAEL, Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 CRISMAN DANIEL, Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 CRISMAN DAVID. Galva; mason; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 CRISMAN J. E. Galva; carpenter; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 CRISMAN WM. H. Galva; carpenter; Dem; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 CRIST LOUIS, Sec. 32, P.O. Galva; farmer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 CROMIEN JAS. Sec. 24, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 280 ac. land. 
 
 CURTISS F. J. Galva; furniture and undertaker; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 "pvAHGRIN ALFRED, Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Knox Co. 
 - L/ DANIELS TIMOTHY, Sec. 12, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; from Wales; 80 ac. $5,200. 
 DAVIDSON SARAH A. Mrs. lives with H. Bigelow, Galva; Bapt; from N.H. 
 DAVIS A. W. Galva; carpenter; Rep; from Vt. 
 
 DAVIS CHAS. K. Hardware and Stoves, Galva; born Rockingham, Vermont, Oct. 19, 
 1835; came to this Co. in 1855; wife was Jeannie V. Wight, born in Lowell, Mass. Nov. 25, 
 1837, married Sept. 24, 1861. 
 
 DAVIS EDWARD, Sec. 3, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa; owns 80 ac. $4,800. 
 
 DAVIS E. A. Galva; clerk; Dem; Spir; from Vt. 
 
 DAVIS JNO. F. Galva; sewing machine agt; Rep; Bapt; from Vt. 
 
 DAVIS JOS. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Vt. 
 
 DAVIS R. H. Galva; brakeman; Rep; Prot; from Fulton Co, 111. 
 
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 DAY EMMA Mrs. wid. of Jno. Galva; Bapt; from Stark Co. 
 
 DAY JNO. B. Galva; flour; Rep; Bapt; from N.H. 
 
 DEEM ADAM, Sec. 15, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 160 ac. land, $11,200. 
 
 DEEM CATHERINE Mrs. wid. of A. C. Sec. 15, P.O. Galva; Meth; from Ohio; 320 ac. $22,400. 
 
 DEEM S. V. Sec. 22, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; owns 120 ac. land, val. $6,500. 
 
 DENNIS B. C. Rev. Galva; minister M. E. church; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 DETRICK J. N. Galva; retired farmer; Dem; Pres; from Pa. 
 
 DICKINSON C. V. Galva; planing-mill; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.. 
 
 DICKINSON H. L. Galva; carpenter and builder; Rep; Prot; from N.J. 
 
 DICKINSON J. S. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 DONEGAN MICHAEL, Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 DONNELLY B. Galva; tailor; Rep; Cong; from Ireland. 
 
 DORR B. M. Galva; jeweler and musical instruments; Ind; Univ; from Bureau Co. 
 
 DOW JNO. Galva; wagon maker; Prot. 
 
 DOW L. Galva; laborer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 DRAIN SAMUEL. Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 DUNCAN W. L., P.O Galva; baggage express agt. Galva; Rep; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 DWIRE ELLIS, Galva; teamster; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 DWYER WM. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; born 111. 
 
 DYSON E. K. Galva; clerk; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 DYSON J. W. Galva; wagon maker; Rep; Cong; from Eng. 
 
 TT^ISELE CHAS; Galva; jeweler; Dem; Prot; from Germany. 
 EK L. P. Galva; druggist; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 EDSOY LEONARD P. Broom Manufacturing, Galva; P.O. Galva; born in Westmore- 
 land, Cheshire Co. N. H. Feb. 20, 1812; came to county 1856; Rep; Epis; wife was Jane J. 
 Balou, born in Westmoreland, Cheshire Co; N. H. April 17, 1817; married Aug. 4, 1834; 
 has seven children. 
 
 ELDRIDGE B. S. Galva; stock raiser; Rep; Cong; from Mass; owns 175 acres in Henry Co. 
 
 ELDRIDGE SAMUEL, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 
 
 ELFORS PETER, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; owns 40 ac. val. $2,400. 
 
 ELKINS SAMUEL, Galva; laborer; Rep; Bapt; from S. Wales 
 
 ELKINS THOS. Galva; laborer; Rep; Bapt; from Eng. 
 
 ELLIS F. M. Galva; cabinet maker; Dem; Bapt; from Ky. 
 
 ELLSWORTH LOUIS, Galva; barber; Rep; Prot. 
 
 ELMORE FRED. Sec. 16; P.O. Galva; rents of Mrs. H. G. Whipple; Rep; Second Advt. 
 
 EMERY HANNAH Mrs. Widow of Henry, Galva; P.O. Galva; born in Westmore- 
 land Co. Pa. Nov. 3, 1814; came to county i860; Christian; owns 80 acres of land; her 
 first husband, Frederick W. Emery (brother to Henry), was born in Mercer Co. Pa. July 5, 
 1808; married Hannah Gaffney Feb. 22, 1833; died at West Jersey, Stark Co. 111., Oct 1, 
 1846; her second husband, Henry Emery, was born in Northumberland Co. Pa. Jan. 7, 1S02; 
 came to county April, 1856; married Feb. 22, i860; died Nov. 17, 1875. 
 
 EMERY JACOB, Sec. 22; P.O. Galva; farmer, lives with son-in-law; Rep; Spiritualist; from Pa. 
 
 EMERY JNO. Galva; carpenter; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 EMERY J. P. Galva; carpenter; Dem; Prot; from Stark Co. 
 
 EMERY MICHAEL; Sec. 26; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Stark Co. 111. 
 
 EMERY O. P. Galva; justice of the peace and insurance agt; Rep; Prot; from Fulton Co. 111. 
 
 ENGLE ERICK, Galva; laborer; from Sweden. 
 
 ENGLISH THOS. Sec. 4; P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of H. Baker; Rep; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 ENGSTRAND J. M. Galva; boots and shoes; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ERICKSON E. Sec. 18. P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer Advt; from Sweden; owns 38 ac. val. $1,700. 
 
 ERICKSON HANS, Galva; farmer; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 ERICKSON J. Jr. Galva; cigar manufacturer; Rep; Prot; from Henry Co. 
 
 ERICKSON JNO. Galva; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 ERICKSON JOS. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; born in county. 
 ERICKSON MARGARET Mrs. P.O. Galva; widow of Jona- Meth; from Sweden. 
 
352 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 ERICKSON L. Sec. 6; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; from Sweden; owns 60 acres, val. $3,000. 
 
 ERICKSON O. E. Galva; clerk; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ERICKSON P. Sec. 7; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Prot; from Sweden; owns 76 ac. val. $3,800. 
 
 ERRETT E. A. Mrs. P.O. Galva; widow of J. W.; Christian; from Vermont. 
 
 EVANS ELIZABETH Mrs. P.O. Galva; from Fulton Co. 
 
 EVANS JNO. Galva; coal dealer; Rep; Meth; from Wales. 
 
 EVERETT J. H. Sec. 25; P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Conn; owns 80 ac. val. $5,200. 
 
 EVERETT R. F. Sec. 25; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Cong; owns 240 ac. val $16,800. 
 
 "C*ABER F. Sec. 10; P.O. Galva; farmer; Prot; from Luxemberg; owns 160 ac. val. $8,000. 
 
 * FARR EDWARD W. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; born Tp. 
 
 FARRELL DANIEL, Galva; laborer; Rep; Cath. 
 
 FARRELL JAS. Galva; laborer; Dem. 
 
 FIELD SOLOMON, Patent Medicine Manufacturer, Galva; born in Ferrisburgh, Addi- 
 son Co. Vt. April 21, 1817; came to county April 7, 1S63; Rep; owns 300 acres land in 
 Kansas; wife was Phebe N. Carter, born in Salisbury, Addison Co. Vt. Jan. 13, 18 16; mar- 
 ried April 26, 1835; has had seven children, five dead, and two living — girls. 
 
 FINLEY J. L. Galva; grocer and hardware; Rep; Prot; from Stark Co. 
 
 FISHER J. B. Galva; physician; from Prussia. 
 
 FITCH E. E. Galva; school teacher; Rep; Prot; from Iowa. 
 
 FLANSBURGH NELSON, Galva; postal elk. C.B. & Q. R.R; Rep; Prot; from N. Y. 
 
 FORD B. P. Galva; clerk; Rep; Bapt; from Galesburg, 111. 
 
 FORD DYER, Galva; dry goods; Rep; Cong; from N. Y. 
 
 FORD M. M. Galva; dry goods; Rep; Cong; owns 1370 acres land; from N. Y. 
 
 FOSTER GEO. Galva; carpenter; Dem; Christian; from Pa. 
 
 FOSTER G. L. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from NJ. 
 
 FOSTER JNO. Galva; Policeman; Rep; Prot. 
 
 FOWLER JNO. C. Galva; butcher; Rep; from Michigan. 
 
 FOWLER MARTIN, Galva; laborer; Dem; Prot; from Mich. 
 
 FOX JAS. Galva; laborer; born Ills. 
 
 FkAZIER ROBTSON, Sec. 24, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Christian; owns 118 acres. 
 
 FREED J. HENRY, Sec. 14, P.O. Galva; farmer, lives with father; Rep; Prot; from Ills. 
 
 FREED JNO. Sec. 14, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Pa; owns 160 acres; $Sooo. 
 
 FRISK ERIC P. Clerk, Galva; born in Ofranaker, Helsingland, Sweden, March 3, 1847; 
 came to United States, 1867; came to count}' same year; Rep; Meth; value prop. $1000; 
 wife was Catharina A. Stoneberg, born in Ofranaker, Helsingland, Sweden, Jan. 18, 1846; 
 married April 6, 1S72; has one child, Edward J. born June 2, 1875, also one dead. 
 
 FRUSHBURG J. Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 FURGASOX E, Galva; butcher; Dem; Prot; from Mich. 
 
 /~*ADQUIST PETER, Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 ^ J GALDBRAXSOX LARS, Galva; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Norway. 
 
 CASTER JAS. Galva; grocer; Meth; from Pa. 
 
 GOLDEN L. J. Mrs. Galva; dress-maker, Prot; from Michigan. 
 
 GOODMAN S. E. Galva; teamster; Rep; Prot; from Ky. 
 
 GOODWIN JOS. Galva; brick maker; Rep; from England. 
 
 GOOLD SYLVESTER, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Vt. 
 
 GRAHAM JNO. Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 GRANT I. Galva; meat market; Dem; from Lafayette. Ills. 
 
 GREEN ALLON, Galva; laborer; Prot; from Mo. 
 
 GREEN JNO. Galva; bricklayer; Dem; from Lawrence Co. Ills. 
 
 GREEN S. H, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 GRIFFITH ARCHIBALD, Galva; laborer; Rep; Epis; from Ireland. 
 
 GROSS FREEMAN, Galva; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from N.Y; owns 350 acres, val. $21,000. 
 
 GROSS J. C. Galva; cooper; Rep; Prot; from N. Y. 
 
Rev. ROBERT M. WILBER (deceased), 
 Oxford Township. 
 
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 GROVE W. A., M.D. Galva; physician and surgeon; Dem; Prot. 
 
 GRUBB F. Galva; telegraph operator; Prot. 
 
 GRUBB ISAAC E. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 GUILD R. B. Rev. Galva; Minister Cong. Church; Rep; Cong; from Vermont. 
 
 GUISLESPEY B. Mrs. Galva; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 GUISTERSON A. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 GUSBERG A. Galva; blacksmith; Dem; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 GUTHRIE BROTHERS, Foundry, Machinists, Engine and Boiler Makers, and Deal- 
 ers in Machinery Supplies, Agricultural Machinery. Repairing solicited, also general 
 machine jobbing, Galva, Henry Co. 111. 
 
 GUTHRIE WM. Galva; foundry and machine shop; Dem; Meth; from England. 
 
 TJ ADSALL ISAAC D. Sec. 4, P. O. Galva; laborer; rents of M. Mehaffy; Ind. Prot; Pa. 
 
 **• HALL C. W. L. R. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot. 
 
 HALL NANCY E. Mrs. widow of William; Galva; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 HALSTROOM J. Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 HAMMOND F. N. Galva; grain and broom corn; Rep; Cong; from Ohio; owns 80 acres. 
 
 HANLON A. O. Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 HANSON LOUIS, Galva; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 HANSON PETER, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 HAPTONSTALL SAMUEL, Galva; engineer; Rep; from Mo. 
 
 HAPTONSTALL S. W. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from Knox Co. 111. 
 
 HARNER D. Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Wyoming, Ills. 
 
 HARRISON A. D., P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ills. 
 
 HARRIS D. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 
 
 HARRIS W. Galva; butcher; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 HART THOS. Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; born in East Church, Isle of Sheppey, 
 
 England, Oct. 9, 1822; came to United States Aug. 19, 1851; came to this county in 1855; 
 
 Rep; Bapt; owns 106 acres land, value $10,000; wife was Matilda Terry, born in Milton, 
 
 England, Sept. 1, 1827; married Jan. 16, 1847, died May 9, 1876; have had five children; 
 
 three dead and two living. 
 HART WM. Galva; tinner; Rep: Prot; from Germany. 
 HASS C. Galva; baker; Rep; Meth; from Germany. 
 
 HAWARD O. G. Sec. 15, P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of N. S. Palmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 HAWKS HENRY, Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 HEADLUND E. Sec. 19, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden; owns 152 acres. 
 HEDBERG JONAS, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Jan. 13, 1828; 
 
 Rep; Meth. pref ; owns 42^ acres of land, value $2,500; lived in Sweden about eighteen 
 
 years; came to this country 1847; came to this state and county to Bishop Hill, June 4, 1847; 
 
 has lived here thirty years; has held office Corporation Trustee, Bishop Hill three years; 
 
 married Catharine Anderson. December, 1849; she was born in Sweden, 183 1; have one child, 
 
 daughter, Caroline Hedberg, born Nov. 21, 1856. 
 HEDLAND PETER, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Feb. 21, 1840; 
 
 came to this county in 1851; Rep; Meth. pref; owns 115 acres of land, value $6,000; he 
 
 lived in Sweden ten years; came to this country in 1850; came to this state and Henry Co. 
 
 Bishop Hill same year, and he has lived here twenty-six years; lived in Colony ten years; 
 
 married Anna Anderson. June 22, 1867; she was born Sweden in 1837; have three children, 
 
 one boy and two girls: Peter Edwin, Laura Angeline, Ellis Hedland. 
 HEDSTROM J. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 HEMPSTEAD FRED. P.O. Galva; engineer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. city. 
 HEMPSTEAD O. A. Galva; groceries; Rep; Bapt; L.I. 
 HENDERSON DAVID W. Stock Dealer; P.O. Galva; born in Morgan Co. 111. Feb. 
 
 I, 1839; lived in Morgan Co. up to 1S64, and then went to the mines in Montana and Idaho 
 
 Territories in 1864, and remained three years, and then emigrated to Henry Co. in 1867; 
 
 Rep; wife was Annie E. Jewett, born in Morgan Co. Til. Oct. 21, 1842; married Jan. 9, 1868; 
 
 has three children, one boy and two girls. 
 HENDERSON ELIZABETH P. Mrs., widow of Wm., P.O. Galva; Meth; from Ky. 
 HENDRICKS ANDREW, Galva; carpet weaver; Luth; from Sweden. 
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 HEBNER HENRY, Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Freewill Bapt; from Germany; Tnd; 80 ac. 
 
 HERBNER HERMAN, Sec. 13; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Freewill Bapt; from Germany. 
 
 HERBNER PETER, Sec. 13; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Freewill Bapt; from Germany. 
 
 HERDIEN PETER, Galva; furniture; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 HIEN H.C. Galva; butcher; Dem; Prot; born 111. 
 
 HIGGINS H. Galva; grain dealer; Dem; from N. Y. 
 
 HILL S. Galva; engineer; from Eng. 
 
 HILLBURGJNO. Galva; lab; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 HINICH G. W. Galva; dentist; Rep; Prot; from Penn. 
 
 HOFFMAN ABRAM, Sec. 13; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Pa. owns 320 acres. 
 
 HOFFMAN GEO. Sec. n; P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; U. Breth; from Pa; owns 40 acres. 
 
 HOFFMAN M. Sec. 11; P.O. Galva; farmer; U. Breth; from Pa; owns 40 acres; val. $2,000. 
 
 HOLMES D. E. Galva; lumber; Rep; Cong; from Conn. 
 
 HOLMES JAS. Galva; Rep; from Ohio; Street Commissioner. 
 
 HOLMES PHCEBE, Mrs. wid. of Asel, P.O. Galva; Bapt; from N.Y. 
 
 HOPKINS N. Mrs. wid. of E., Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; Freewill Bapt; from N,Y.; 80 acres. 
 
 HONGERFORD LEVI, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio; owns 15 acres. 
 
 HOUGH JNO. Galva; stock dealer; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 HOUGH GEO. W. Galva; grain dealer; Rep; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 HOUGH WM. S. Galva; grain dealer; Rep; Bapt. from Pa. 
 
 HOULE T. E. Sec. 24; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Eng; owns 240 acies; $14,800. 
 
 HOWATER CHAS. Sec. 36; farmer; rents of I. A. Bailey; Rep; Free Meth. 
 
 HOYT JULIA Mrs., Galva; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 HOYT S. S. Galva; hardware; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio. 
 
 HUNT HENRY, Galva; butcher; Dem; Prot; from Eng. 
 
 HUNTER A. S. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 HUNTER JAS. B. Sec. 21; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; rents of R. Rowley. 
 
 HURD THEODORE F. Galva; merchant; Rep; Meth; from N. J. 
 
 HURD T. F. Galva; clerk; Rep; Meth; from N. J. 
 
 HURLBUT F. A. Sec. 6; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; from N. H.; owns 192 acres; val. $13,400. 
 
 HUSTED ALLEN, Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; born in Starkborough, Addison Co., Vt., 
 July 22, 1S04; came to county 1852; Dem; Spiritualist; owns 50 acres land, val. $2,500; first 
 wife was Lois Tarbel, born in Stanfordville, Dutchess Co., N. Y., Dec. 24, 1799, married 
 Feb. 21, 1824, died May 22, 1865; sec nd wife was Caroline Littell, born in Tazewell Co., 
 Ind., Feb. II, 1836, married Aug. 26, 1S65; has had five children, four living and one dead, 
 one by first, and four by second wife. 
 
 HUSTED EZEKIEL, Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; born in Starksborough, Vt., March 
 24, 1 S 1 5 ; came to county 1854; Rep; Spiritualist; owns 120 acres land, val. $8,400; wife 
 was Amanda Salisbury, born in Monkton, Vt., March 3, 1812, married April 30, 1835; has 
 had eight children, five living and three dead; has been Justice of the Peace three years. 
 
 HUSTED S. Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; farmer; from Vt. 
 
 HUTCHINSON WM. Galva; lab; Prot. 
 
 T VES C. S. Galva; farmer; Bapt; from Stark Co., Ind; owns 40 acres. 
 * IVES MARY, Mrs., wid. of Henry T., Galva; Bapt; from N.Y. 
 
 JACKMAN B. A. Mrs., wid. of J. W., Galva; Prot; from Pa. 
 JACKMAN EDWIN A., Galva; mason; Dem; Prot; from Pa. 
 JACKMAN ELLIOTT W., Galva; mason; Dem; Prot; from Pa. 
 JARVIS S. G., Galva; groceries; Rep; Meth; from Knox Co., 111. 
 JARVIS GEO., Galva; lab; Epis; from Eng. 
 
 JARVIS HARRIET E., Mrs., wid. of Jno. S.. P.O. Galva; Prot; from 111. 
 JARVIS SAMUEL G. Grocery; Galva; born in Suffolk Co., Long Island, N. Y„ Dec. 
 
 5, 1829; came to county 186S; Rep; Meth; wife was Mariette Dean, born in Greene Co., N. 
 
 Y., Nov. 3, 1832, married Feb. 28, 1857; has had eight children, thiee derd and five living; 
 
 was private in Co. K, 9th 111. Cavalry — enlisted Oct. 12, 1862, discharged Oct. 15, 1864. 
 

 
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 JEWELL CHAS., Galva; lab; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 JEWELL C. G., P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Swedenborgian; from N.H.; owns 146 ac; $8,760. 
 
 JETTIBURG PETER, Galva; lab; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JEWELL ROBERT, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa. 
 
 [EWELL WM. R. Sec. 31; farmer; rents of father; P.O. Galva; Dem; from Will Co. 
 
 fOHNSON ALBERT, Sec. II; P.O. Galva; rents of H. Nance; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON ANDREW, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON CHRISTINA Mrs. wid. of Olof; P.O. Galva; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON JNO. Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON JNO. Galva; laborer; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON JNO. Sec. 16, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ireland; owns 160 acres. 
 
 JOHNSON LOUIS, Galva; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON L. W. Galva; harness-maker; Dem; from Stark Co. 
 
 JOHNSON OLOF, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON OLOF, Sec. 24, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of Mrs. Mack; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON O. K. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON PETER, Sec. 36, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of W. L. Wiley; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON P. H. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON SAM'L. A. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON SWAN, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHJfSOX SWAN P. Tailor; Galva; born in Hvena, Sweden, Feb. 13, 1838; came to 
 U. S. Aug. 1857; came direct to county; Rep; Prot; wife was Mary Christine, born in 
 Kroxhult Crestata, Sweden, March 8, 1840; came to U. S. 1S54; married Dec. Tg. 1S64; has 
 three children; was private in Co. D, 17th Ills. Infantry; was taken prisoner at Holly Springs, 
 Miss., Dec. 20, 1S62. 
 
 JOHNSON TAYLOR, Sec. 16, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of T. Johnson; Rep; Meth; from Ind. 
 
 JOHNSON THEO. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON WM. E. Galva; farmer; Prot; from Henry Co. 
 
 JONES PETER, Sec. 10, P.O. Galva; lives with father; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 JONES R. W., P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 JONES Z. Sec. 32, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N.Y; owns 180 acres, val. $12,600. 
 
 T/' EARNS SAMUEL, Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 "- KELLEY D. Sec. 25, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of W. L. Wiley; Prot. 
 
 KELLEY J AS. Galva; station watchman; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 KELLEY WM. Sec. 14, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of J. Cromier; Prot; from Isle of Man. 
 
 KELSEY N. Galva; grocer, Rep; Prot; from Conn. 
 
 KELSEY W. W. Galva; student; Prot; from Knox Co. 
 
 KENNEDY J. L. Galva; farm laborer; Rep; Meth; from Pa. 
 
 KENNISH WM. Sec. 12, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Isle of Man; owns 120 acres. 
 
 KERR D. C. Galva; railroad agent; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 KEWLEY WM. Sec. 27, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of J. Ericson; Dem; Meth; from Isle of Man. 
 
 KIEMAN PETER, Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 KILLIP CATHERINE Mrs. wid. of John, Galva; Prot; from Isle of Man. 
 
 KING JNO. Galva; teamster; Rep; Prot; from Mo. 
 
 KING R. A. Galva; drugs; Rep; from Peoria, 111. 
 
 KIRBY G. W. Galva; salesman; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 KNEALE W. Sec. 3. P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Isle of Man; owns 103 acres. 
 
 KRANS JNO. C. Galva; clerk; Dem; Prot; from Bishop Hill, 111. 
 
 KRANTZ OLOF, Galva; printer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 T ACY WM. Galva; poultry dealer; Dem; from England. 
 *~^ LAGERQUIST THEO. Galva; clerk; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 LAMB PETER, Galva; broom-maker; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 LAMBERTSON CHAS. L. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Stark Co. 
 
358 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 LAPIR MARGARET Mrs. wid. of John, Galva; Bapt; from Scott Co. 
 
 LANDRY U. Galva; foreman on C. B. & Q. R.R.; Rep; Prot; from Canada. 
 
 LANGDON JNO. Galva; butter and eggs; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 LARSON ANDREW, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 LARSON ISAAC, Galva; laborer; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 LARSON JNO. O. Galva; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 LARSOX PETER Jr. Restaurant; Galva; born in Soderhamn, Helsingland, Sweden, 
 July 19, 1851; came to this county in 1870; Dem; Prot; value of property $750. 
 
 LARSON PETER. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 LARSON SWAN, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 LEDELL W. Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of J. M. Milier; Prot. 
 
 LEVINE P. Sec. 12, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; owns 80 acres. 
 
 LEWIN JNO. Sec. 26, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of J. Kebbie; Prot; from Isle of Man. 
 
 LINDER FRANK, Galva; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 L.IXDQUIST ERIC E. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, 1820; Ind; 
 Adventist; 67^ acres, worth $3,500; he lived in Sweden thirty years; came to this country 
 in 1850; came to this state and county the same year; has lived here twenty years; married 
 Magdalene Olson; she was born in Sweden; three children, one boy and two girls : Eric E., 
 Margaret and Bebata. 
 
 LINDQUIST ERIC E. farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Bishop Hill; Dem; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 LINDSEY JNO. Galva; stock breeder; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 LINDSEY WM„ P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Freewill Bapt; from Ohio. 
 
 LINDSLEY , Galva; Prot. 
 
 LINQUIST A. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 LINGSDATE PETER, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 LISDOM LOUIS, Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 LOCKWOOD J. E. Galva; cigar mfr; Rep; Prot; from Fulton Co. 111. 
 
 LOFLAND DAVID, Galva; laborer; Meth; from Pa. 
 
 LOFLAND D. R. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Bureau Co. 111. 
 
 LOGAN J. W. Galva; confectionery; Ind; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 LOIND LOUIS, Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 LONEY S. Sec. 36, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Ca; owns 160 acres, val. $9,920. 
 
 LOONEY ELEANOR Mrs. wid. of Robert, Sec. 36, P.O. Galva; Prot; from Isle of Man. 
 
 LOVEGREEN JNO. Galva; shoe-maker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 LOVEGREEN S. Galva; shoe-maker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 LOVETT M. F. Sec. 14, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of E. D. Harrison; Rep; Meth; from 111. 
 
 LUND PETER, Galva; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 LUNDBERG ERICK, Sec. 19, P.O. Galva; laborer on P. M. Wickstrum's farm; from Sweden. 
 
 LYND E. A. Galva; banker; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y; owns 1050 acres land in Iowa. 
 
 LYND S. Galva; restaurant; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 LYONS JAS. Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 TX/TcCANN PAT. Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 ^ McCARTY JNO. Sec. 2, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, rents of Mr. Baldwin; Dem; Cath; Ire. 
 
 McCLAIN SARAH Mrs wid. of Robt., P.O. Galva; Pres; from Ireland. 
 
 McCONKLE EDWARD B. Galva; harness-maker; Rep; from Del. 
 
 McCONKLE GEO. Galva; harness-maker; Rep; from Del. 
 
 McCULLOUGH J. M. Sec. 2, P.O. Kewanee; fanner; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; 80 ac. $5,000. 
 
 McDONALD DANIEL, Galva; mail agent; Rep; from Bureau Co. 
 
 McDOWELL J. B. Galva; wagon-maker; Rep; Meth; from Ind. 
 
 McFADDEN CHAS. Galva; engine-wiper; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 McKANE MARY Mrs. wid. of Francis, P.O. Galva; Epis; from Isle of Man. 
 
 McKANE RUFUS, Galva; laborer; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 McKEE ROBT. Galva; stock dealer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 McMAKIN S. H. Galva; painter; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
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 MCMILLAN ROBT. R. Galva; medicine peddler; Rep; Prof, from Pa. 
 
 McNAMARA WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 80 ac. $5,200. 
 
 MADDOX A. R. Galva; book-keeper; Rep; Cong; from W. Va. 
 
 MADDOX CHAS. C. Galva; harness maker; Prot; from Stark Co. 111. 
 
 MADDOX C. S. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; born in Tp 
 
 MADDOX M. R. Galva; hirness-maker; Dem; Prot; from Va. 
 
 MADDOX SAMUEL, Galva; Rep; Ind; from Va. 
 
 MAIN SUSAN Mrs. wid. of Henry. P.O. Galva; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 MANLEY O. B. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 MARSHALL C. A. Mrs. wid. of W. M. Sec. 23, P.O. Galva; Meth; from Ohio; So ac. 84,000. 
 
 MARSHALL GEO. Galva; painter; Dem; Meth; from Ga. 
 
 MARSHALL W. D. lives with mother, Sec. 23, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 MARTIN H. C. Sec. 3, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Morgan Co; 120 ac. $7,200. 
 
 MASON D. H. Galva; dentist; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 
 
 MATSON OLOF, Galva; clerk; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 MAY DANIEL, Sec. 12, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Unit. Breth; from Ohio; So ac. 85,200. 
 
 MEAL MAN NANCY Mrs. wid. of Peter; P.O. Galva; Cong; from Pa. 
 
 MELINE P. Galva; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 MELINE S. Galva; laborer; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 MERRITT D. F. Galva; laborer; Rep; Unit. Pres; from N.Y. 
 
 METTLER D. M. lives with fa'her on Sec. 3. P.O. Galva; carpenter; Dem; Freewill Bapt; Ohio. 
 
 METTLER L. S # ec. 3, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio; owns 40 ac. land, $2,400. 
 
 METTLER MILES, Sec. 2, P.O. KeWanee; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio; 157 ac. $11,775. 
 
 METZNER CATHERINE Mrs. wid.of Jno., P.O. Galva; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 METZNER CHAS. Galva; laborer; Rep; born Tp. 
 
 METZNER JNO. D. Galva; laborer; Dem; Meth; from Jersey, 111. 
 
 MEYER L. H. Sec. ro, P.O. Kewanee; lives with mother; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 MEYER MARY Mrs. Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; wid. of Henry; Meth; from Germany; 80 ac. 
 
 MILLER A. F. Capt. Dealer in Books and Stationery, Postmaster, Galva; born in 
 
 Steuben County, N. Y. June 22, 1S37; came to Co. in 1S62; Rep; enlisted as private in Co. 
 
 H, 16th Iowa; was wounded at battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862. 
 MILCHRIST JNO., P.O. Galva, farmer; Rep; Meth; from Isle of Man; owns 260 acres. 
 MILCHRIST THOS. E. Attorney at Law, Galva; born in Peel, Isle of Man, April 12. 
 
 1841; came to United States, March, 1848; came to county i860; Rep; Prot; wife was 
 
 Lottie P. Ayers, born in Andover, Henry County, Ills. Aug. 14, 1843; married Oct. 27, 1867; 
 
 has three children; was 2d Lieutenant, Co. G, 112 Ills. Infantry; enlisted Aug. 12, 1862; 
 
 discharged Aug. 13, 1865; has been State's Attorney Henry Co. since 1872. 
 MILES E., P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Conn. 
 
 MILLER GEO. Sec. I, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, rents of Mrs. Adkins; Dem; Prot. 
 MILLER JAMES M. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; born in Pa., 1812; Ind; Lib; owns 
 
 251 acres, value 815,000; he lived in Pennsylvania fifty-two years, and came to Illinois in 
 
 1864; has held office of School Director; married Hannah Rose in 1833; she was born in Pa; 
 
 died in 1842; had five children; married Henrietta Kemp, 1854; she was born in Maryland; 
 
 has three children, lost two. 
 MILLER M. Galva; blacksmith; Dem; Meth; from Pa. 
 MINK B. H. Farmer, Stock Raiser and Shipper, Sec. 9, P.O. Galva; born in Salem, Salem 
 
 Co. N.J. May 19, 1S31; came to county Oct. 1866; Rep; Meth; owns 320 acres land, val. 
 
 $22,400; wife was Mira Henderson, born in Morgan County, Ills. July 12, 1842; married 
 
 May 21, 1862; has five children, three boys and two girls. 
 MINK JNO. Sec. 9, P.O. Galva; farmer, lives with son; Rep; Meth; from N.J. 
 MOAK PHILLIP, Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 MOBERG CHAS. Galva; salesman; Rep; Prot; from Sweden. 
 MOBERG J., P.O. Galva; laborer on farm; Dem; Luth; from Sweden. 
 MOLINE ERIC, Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 MOORE S. S. Galva; painter; Dem; Prot; from Pa. 
 MORGAN J. N. Seo. 4, P.O. Gdva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 480 acres; $25,000. 
 
360 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 
 
 MORRIS DAVID Mrs. Sec. 3, P.O. Galva; Free Will Bapt; from Pa.; owns 40 acres; $2,000. 
 
 MORRISON J. J. Galva; blacksmith; Dem; Prot; from Iowa. 
 
 MORTON ELIZABETH Mrs., P.O. Galva; widow of Thos.; Meth; from Isle of Man. 
 
 MOSSHART C. H. Galva; dry goods; Rep; Prot; from Princeton, 111. 
 
 MOTT JANE E. Galva; Cong; from N. Y. 
 
 MOTT WM. H. Blacksmith, Galva; born in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, N. Y. March 
 15, 1S36; came to county, Spring of 1856; Dem; wife was Jane E. Hill, born in New York 
 City, Sept. 24, 1836, married Jan. 26, 1857; has five children; was musician in 47th 111. 
 Infantry, also blacksmith in Quartermaster's Department, U. S. A. 
 
 MOWP.RY GEO. W. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from Putnam Co. Ills. 
 
 MULTON ROBT. Galva; brickmaker; Dem; from England. 
 
 MUNGER LYMAX, Farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Galva; born in West Springfield, Mass. Sept. 
 
 22, 181 1; came to county May, 1866; Rep; Unit; owns So acres land, val. $S,ooo; wife was 
 Martha S. Whitney, born in Constantia, Oswego County, N.Y. Sept. 20, 1S11; married June 
 
 23, 1836; has had eight children, seven living and one dead, three sons and five daughters; 
 has been member of Board of Education two years. 
 
 MURPHY PHILLIP, Sec. 3, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 100 acres. 
 MYERS FREDERICK, Galva; laborer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 "\TASH JAS. Galva; fireman, Rep; Prot; from Iowa. 
 
 "^ NAUSTROM ANDREW. P.O. Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 XASLUXD AXDREW, Sec. 7, P.O. Gilva; born in Sweden March 11, 1831; Ind; Lib; 
 owns 180 acres of land, value $9,000; lived in Sweden twenty-two years, and came to this 
 country in 1854, in December, and came to this stale and county same year, and has lived 
 here twenty-three years; only one house in Galva when he came; has held office of School 
 Director for nine years; married Helena Matilda in 1859; she was born in Sweden; she died 
 October 20, 1S76; has five children, three boys and two girls. 
 
 NEID JNO. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 NELSON HENRY D. Galva; bridge builder; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 NELSON JNO. Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 NELSON N. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 NELSON Sec. 29, P.O. Galva; laborer on J. Erickson's farm; from Sweden. 
 
 NETSELL O. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 NEWELL F. B. Galva; foreman C. B. & Q. R.R. shops; Dem; Prot; from Vermont. 
 
 NEWMAN JOS. Sec. 26, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Pa. 
 
 NEWSTRUM ERIC, Farmer, Sec. S; P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden Nov. 9, 1S40; Ind; 
 owns 50 acres land, value $2,500; lived in Sweden nine years, and came to this country 1S50; 
 came to this state and county, to Bishop Hill same year, and has lived in this county twenty- 
 six years; married Miss Anna Headlund, Dec. 9, 1S64; she was born in Sweden, Dec. II, 
 1S42; and came to this country 1S50; have two children : Adeline Rosalia, born May 27, 
 1865; Lilly Ethelinda, born May 7, 1874. 
 
 NICHALDS GEO. Sec. 2S, P.O. Galva; rents of J. F. Todd; Rep: Prot. 
 
 NICHLOS H. A. Galva; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 
 
 NICHOLSON HENRY, Galva; shoemaker; Rep; from England. 
 
 NOBRUM ANDREW, Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 NODINE K. Mrs. Sec. 18, P.O. Bishop Hill; Adventist; from Sweden; owns 54 acres; $2,700. 
 
 NOID A. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 NORDEN PETER, Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 NORLING ANDREW, Sr. Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; from Sweden; owns 122 ac. 
 
 NORLING ANDREW, Jr. Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, lives with father; Rep; Ills. 
 
 NORLING PETER, Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, lives with father; Rep; born B. Hill. 
 
 NORLING P. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 NORTON D. Sec. 27, P.O. Galva; book agent; Dem; from Conn. 
 
 NORTON NELSON, Sec. 10, P.O. Galva; laborer on W. B. Smith's farm; Prot; Denmark. 
 
 NORTH JNO. Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Germany. 
 
 NOSTRUM ANDREW, Sec. 7, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents of L. Heedberg; Rep; Sweden. 
 
 NOTT A. L., P.O. Galva; farmer; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 NYDE LOUIS, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
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 O'CONNELL JNO. Sec. 29, P.O. Galva; laborer on S. Burnett's farm; Cath; from Ireland. 
 OGG SARAH Mrs.(wid. of Joel), P.O. Galva; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 OKRANS E. Sec. 18, P.O. Galva; farmer; Ind; from Sweden; owns 92 acres, val. $3,680. 
 
 OLDROYD HENRY, Sec. 10, P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of W. Smith; Rep; Prot; Morgan Co. 
 
 OLESON E. Galva; clerk; from Sweden. 
 
 OLSON" JONAS W. Attorney at Law, Galva; born in Sodexala, Helsingland, Sweden, 
 July 3, 1S43; came to this Co. in 1846; wife was Carrie Mattson, born in Ochlebo, Gestric- 
 land, Sweden, June 5, 1S4S; married Nov. iS. 1S69; has two children, girls; was Representa- 
 tive State Legislature 27th General Assembly; is Tax Collector and Police Magistrate. 
 
 OLSON SWAN P. Farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, June 8', 1848; came 
 to this county in 1866; Dem; Lib; owns 60 acres, value §3,000; has lived in this county ten 
 years; married Miss Kate Nordine in February, 1875; she was born in Bishop Hill, 1854; 
 have one child, named Swan Alfred Olson. 
 
 ORDWAY S. Sec. 27, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; from Vt; owns 12 acres. 
 
 OSBORNE JNO. Galva; laborer; Rep; from England. 
 
 OSBURG PETER, Sec. 31, P.O. Galva; farmer, boards with Peter Elfors; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 OSTROM E. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 OTTERSTROM JNO. Galva; laborer; from Sweden. 
 
 "DAINE C. H. Galva; painter; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 *■ PAINE J. C. Mrs. Galva; toys; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 PALMER CHRISTOPHER C. Wagon-maker, Galva; born in Exeter, Otsego Co. 
 N.Y. Jan. 5, 1840; came to Co. 1858; Rep; wife was Lucy A. Lamb, born in Williamstown, 
 Mass. May 22, 1842; married March 23, 1862; has two children; was private in Co. G, 112th 
 111. Infantry; enlisted Aug. 12, 1862; discharged July 6, 1865; went through the following 
 engagements in the late rebellion : Knoxville, Tenn; Loudon, Bean Station, Philadelphia, 
 Tenn., and Resacca and Kenesaw Mt. Ga. 
 
 PALMER LAURA L. Mrs. (wid. of D. W.), P.O. Galva; Bapt; from N.Y; owns 60 acres land. 
 
 PALMER MARANDA Mrs. (wid. of Geo. D.) P.O. Galva; Bapt; from N.Y. 
 
 PALMER MARY Mrs. (wid.of Jno.) Galva; Meth; from Pa. 
 
 PALMER N. S. Galva; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. 
 
 PALMER \V. A. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 PARKINS J. H. Sec. 28, P.O. Galva; farmer; Cong; from Eng; owns 8oacres, val. $4,500. 
 
 PARKINS W. H. Sec. 28, P.O. Galva; green house; Ind; Cong; from Eng; owns 244 acres. 
 
 PATTERSON J. O., M.D. Physician and Surgeon, Galva; born in West Newton, 
 Westmoreland Co. Penn. Dec. 13, 1819; came to Co. 1S6S; Rep; United Pres; first wife was 
 Elizabeth A. Wallace, born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 2, 1827; married July 17, 1845; died 
 March 29, 1S59; second wife was Mary E. Nealley, born in Bangor, Me., Feb. 14, 1835; has 
 had five children — three dead and two living — all by first wife. 
 
 PATTERSON THOS. W. Galva; stationery; Rep; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 PATTEY MARGARET Mrs. (wid. of David), Sec. 35, P.O. Galva; Meth; from Isle of Man. 
 
 PEARSON JNO. Sec. 35, P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of Wm. L. Wiley; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 PECK B. S. Galva; physician; Rep; Pres; from Galesburg. 
 
 PEPPIDING J. Sec. 29, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Eng; owns 20 ac. val. $1,200. 
 
 PERRY THOS. H. Galva; civil engineer; Dem; Pres; from Conn. 
 
 PETERSON ALFRED, Galva; tailor; Rep; Luth. from Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON ANDREW, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON ARICK, Sec. 15, P.O. Galva; laborer on A. C. Deem's farm; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON AUGUST, Galva; mechanic; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON A. J. Galva; shoemaker; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON N. Sec. 30, P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of L. Husted; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON O. Galva; clerk; Dem; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON OLOF L. Furniture Dealer, Galva; born in Jarbo, Gestrickland, Sweden, 
 Aug. 30, 1840; came to U.S. Sept. 1865; came to Co. 1865; Rep; Meth; wife was Lizzie 
 Hanson, born in Jarbo, Gestrickland, Sweden, Jan. 18, 1840; married Junes, 1S65; has three 
 children. 
 
 PETERSON OSCAR, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
362 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 PETERSON PETER S. Contractor and Builder, Galva; horn in Ochlebo.Gestrickland, 
 
 Sweden, Oct. 28, 1834; came to U.S. 1856; came to Henry Co. 1S68; Rep; Meth; val. prop. 
 
 $[,000; wife was Carolina II. Larson, born in Slavarngaer, Norway, Oct. 30, 1845; married 
 
 July 1, 1861; has had five children, three living and two dead. 
 PETERSON" PETER, Jr. Broom Corn Dealer, Galva; born in Bollnas, Helsingland, 
 
 Sweden, Nov. 7, 1835; came to U.S. 1846; came to Co. 1846; Rep; wife was Julia M. Troil, 
 
 born in Hudiksvall, Sweden, March 19, 1840; married July 19, 1861; has one child dead 
 
 and one living, Peter Fred, born Oct. 30, 1865. 
 PETERSON SWAN T. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 PHILHOWER PHILLIP, Galva; carriage manufacturer; Rep; Bapt; from N. J. 
 
 PHILLIPS NICHOLAS E. Grain and Broom Corn Dealer, Galva; born in Phillips- 
 burg, Orange Co. N.Y. Jan. 10, 1826; came to Co. in 1S65; Dem; Bapt; wife was Eliza A. 
 Ives, born in Stark Co. 111. Aug. 17, 1849; married Sept. 6, 1870; has two children, boys; 
 came to this state in 1847. 
 
 PIEREY WM. Galva; Rep; Prot; from Eng. 
 
 PILGRIM JNO. Galva; teamster; Rep; Meth; from Eng. 
 
 PITZEL , Sec. 22; P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of Jacob Emery; Rep; Prot. 
 
 PRATT RUFUS H. Physician and Surgeon, Galva; born in Cumberland Co. Me. March 
 2, 1836; came to county 1857; R e P! Prot; wife was Frances E. Lawder, born in Hamilton, 
 Ohio, 1849; married Feb. 5, 1873, died March 15, 1875, has one child, William R. born 
 Dec. 22, 1874; was private, Co. C, 112th 111. Infantry. 
 
 PREBLE D. Galva; butcher; Prot; from Ohio. 
 
 PREBLE W. B. Galva; clerk; Dem; born Tp. 
 
 PRICE ARCHIBALD, Carpenter and Builder, Galva; born in Sussex, N. J. Nov. 1, 
 1831; came to county June 19, 1S67; Ind; Meth; first wife was Susan R. Van Syckle, born in 
 Sussex Co. N. J. Sept. 13, 1837; married March 31, 1855, died Oct. 25, 1868; second wife was 
 Mary J. Doll, born in Butler Co. Pa. Nov. 5, 1846; married May 20, 1874; has had three chil- 
 dren, two living, one dead, all by first wife. 
 
 PRICE JNO. Galva; Bap; from Eng. 
 
 PRICE OBED, Contractor and Builder, Galva; born in Sussex Co. N. J. April 22, 1834; 
 came to this county in 1856; Rep; Meth; owns 45 acres land; wife was Mary Abbott, born 
 in Carbon Co. Pa. Sept. 29, 1839; married Dec. 29, 1859; nas two children, one girl and 
 one boy. 
 
 PURDY A. W. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Ca; owns 37 acres land. 
 
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 UAY THOS. Sec. 34; P.O. Galva; laborer; Epis; from Isle of Man. 
 
 TO EGAN E. M. Galva; express agent; from N. Y. 
 
 "**■ REGAN MARY C. Mrs. Galva; widow of Wm; Swedenborgian; from N. C. 
 
 REGNELL J. A. Galva; clerk; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 REED CHAS. A. Galva; barber; Rep; Meth; from Schuyler Co. 111. 
 
 REED D. P. Sec. 21; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; from Pa; owns 87 ac. val. $6,500. 
 
 REED JNO. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Eng. 
 
 REDNALL RICHARD, Galva; carpenter; Rep; Epis; from Eng. 
 
 REED I. N. Galva; traveling agent; Rep; Prot; born Galva Tp. 
 
 RIBLEY ELLEN Mrs. P.O. Galva; widow of Adolphus; Meth; born 111. 
 
 RIGGEN F. M. Galva; mason; Prot; from Stark Co. 111. 
 
 ROP.INSON ELLEN Mrs. Sec 32; P.O. Galva; widow of Daniel; Cong; from Ireland; 172 ac. 
 
 ROBINSON DANIEL, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; lives with mother; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 ROBINSON G. H. Galva; restaurant; Rep; Prot; from N. J. 
 
 ROBINSON JAS. Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; lives with mother, Dem; from Pa. 
 
 ROBINSON JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; lives with mother; Dem; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 ROBERTS GEO. W. Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; fanner; Rep; Freewill Bapt; from N.Y; 80 ac- 
 
 ROBERTS JNO. Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farmer,' lives with son; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 ROCINE CHAS. Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; owns 105 ac. val. $6,300. 
 
 ROGERS THOS. Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; fanner; Dem; Pies; from Ohio; 160 ac. val. $11,000. 
 
 ROOT J. P. Galva; general merchandise; Rep; Meth; from Peoria Co. 111. 
 
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HENRY COUNTY : GALVA TOWNSHIP. 365 
 
 ROCKAFELLOW ABRAHAM J. Farmer, Real Estate Dealer, and Stock Raiser, 
 Galva; born in Somerset Co. N. J. July 28, 1819; came to county 1837; owns 217 acres 
 land, val. $21,700; first wife was Sarah S. Newcomb, born in Missouri, Dec. 29, 1822; mar- 
 ried Feb. 1841; died Feb. 19, 1868; second wife was Jane C. Young, born in Orange Co. 
 N. Y. April 17, 1S35; married Nov. 18, 1869; has eight children, seven by first wife and one 
 by second; is President Galva Manufacturing Company, and Director in the First National 
 Bank; Mr. R.'s first wife's father and mother, Charles and Bettie Newcomb, emigrated from 
 Keene, N. H. to Mo. in 1817, and remained five years; then went to Springfield, III., and 
 then removed from there to Fulton Co. 111. 
 
 ROSE M. P. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Meth: from Sweden. 
 
 ROUNDS WM. Galva; laborer; Prot. 
 
 RUXQUIST NELSON, Grocer, Galva; born in Alfta, Helsingland, Sweden, Aug. 31, 
 1837; came to U. S. Oct. 1846; came to county same year; Rep; Sec. Adventist; wife was 
 Martha Nelson, born in Sodevald, Helsingland, Sweden, June 24, 1840; married Jan. 13, 
 1865; has two children, girls. 
 
 SANDEAN C. Galva; tailor; Rep; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 SANDEAN E. Galva; P.O. Galva; laborer; from Sweden. 
 
 SANDERS CARL 31. Photographer, Galva; born in Skone, south part of Sweden, Sept. 
 28, 1839; came to U. S. May 12, 1870; came to county May 18, 1870; Dem; Swedenborgian; 
 wife was Ida M. Carlson, born in Smoland, Sweden, Nov, 7, 1846; married March 2, 1872; 
 has four children, two boys and two girls. 
 
 SANDERSON E. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from Vermont. 
 
 SAUNDEAN CHAS. Galva; tailor; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 SCOTT JNO. P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from S. C. 
 
 SECORD V. C, P.O. Galva; engineer C.B. & Q. R.R; Prot; born Tp. 
 
 SEELEY I. B. Galva; druggist; Dem; Prot; from N. Y. 
 
 SEILS GEO. Galva; molder; Dem; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 SELBERG CHAS. Sec. 19; P.O. Galva; farmer; Ind; from Sweden; owns 35 accres, $1,750. 
 
 SEW ELL THOS. Galva; engineer; Rep; Prot; from Eng. 
 
 SEWARD W. H. Galva; bridge builder; Rep; from Will Co. 111. 
 
 SEYBERT DANIEL, Galva; carpenter; Dem; Meth; from Pa. 
 
 SEYBERT JAS., Galva; carpenter; Dem; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 SHARP S. J., Galva; student; Dem; Prot; from Va. 
 
 SHEETZ N. I., Galva; dentist; Rep; Prot; from Freeport, 111. 
 
 SHERMAN CHAS. S., Galva; billiard hall; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 SHER3IAN NELSON, Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Galva; born in Milan, Huron Co., Ohio. 
 Sept. 17, 1828; came to county 1S66; owns 80 acres land, val. $4,000; wife was Anna Brit- 
 ton, born in Pitsford, Lenawee Co., Mich., March 9, 1845; married Feb. 18, 1863; has had 
 two children, one girl and one boy. 
 
 SHORT EDWARD L., Galva; policeman; Rep; Prot; from Tnd. 
 
 SHU A A. C. Galva; lab; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
 SHURTZ G. W., Galva; wire worker; Rep; born Tp. 
 
 SHURTZ W. M., Galva; boarding house; Rep; from Ind. 
 
 SHURTLEFF C. A., Galva; Justice of the Peace; Dem; Prot; from N. H. 
 
 SILEN JNO. E., Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 SILGA A., Galva; lab; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 SIMMONS C. W., Galva; plasterer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 SIMMONS E. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 SIPES GEO. W., Galva; baker and restaurant; Dem; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 SMALLEY CHAS. O. Agricultural Implements and Seeds, Galva; born in Ludlow, Vt., 
 Sept. 9, 1842; came to county i863; Rep; Bapt; wife was Maggie Drury, born near Elm- 
 wood, Stark Co., 111., March 6, 1847; married in Niles, Mich., July 31, 1866; has four chil- 
 dren, three boys and one girl. 
 
 SMALLEY D. W., Galva; livery; Rep; Prot; from Vt 
 
 SMALLEY OSCAR, Galva; drayman; Prot; from Vt. 
 
 SMITH E. W., Galva; hotel; Rep; from Peoria Co, 
 
 SMITH CHARLES, Galva; blacksmith; Rep; Prot; from Ind. 
 
 SMITH JACOB, Galva; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Pa; owns 6 acres. 
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366 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 SMITH GEO. S. Sewing Machine Agent, Galva; born in Suffolk Co., L. I., Oct. 26, 1833, 
 came to this county in 1S57; Rep; Prot; wife wai Laura A. Fifield, born in Sutton, N. H., 
 April 5, 1837; married May 7, 1857; has four children. 
 
 SMITH J. S., Galva; merchant; Dem; Bapt; from N.Y. 
 
 SMITH JNO. N., Galva; peddler; Rep; Free Meth; from N.Y. 
 
 SMITH M. A., lives with father, Sec. 14; P.O. Galva; Rep; from Stark Co. 
 
 SMITH WARREN B., Sec. 10; P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Vt; owns 208 acres. 
 
 SMITH WILSON, Farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Galva; bom in Richland Co., Ohio, March 2S, 
 1831; came to this county 1861; Rep; owns 160 acres land, value $10,400; wife was Mary 
 M. Dennis, born in Warren Co., N. J., March 14, 1836, married June 18, 1854, has had 
 eleven children, ten living and one dead, six boys and five girls; Mr. Smith has three chil- 
 dren, Wynnie Bell, Minnie Dell and Willie Mason Smith, all born Oct. 17, 1871, all living, 
 and age six years coming Oct. 17, 1877. 
 
 SNYDER L. A. Galva; broom corn dealer; Dem; from Md. 
 
 SOPER A. W., Galva; hardware; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 SOPER HENRY, Galva; salesman; Rep; Prot; from Fulton Co., 111. 
 
 SOPER JOS. F., Galva; merchant; Dem; Pro- from N.J. 
 
 SOPER WRIGHT R. Hardware and Groceries, Galva; born in Monmouth Co., N. J., 
 Oct. 25, 1828; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Prot; wife was Mary A. Reed, born in 
 Scotland Co., Mo., June 4, 1844; married July 16, 1861; has four children, two girls and two 
 boys. 
 
 SPENCER JUDSOX, Galva; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 SPENCER MARTIN, Galva; merchant; Rep; Spiritualist; from N.Y. 
 
 SPENCER S. G., Galva; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 SPERRY S., Galva; mechanic; Rep; Prot; from Aurora, 111. 
 
 SPIEGEL C, Sec. 6; P.O. Galva; farmer; Prot; from Germany; owns 80 acres, val. $4,800. 
 
 SPRAGUE ROBERT, Sec. ir, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; rents A. Hoffman; Rep; U. Breth. 
 
 STACY A., Sec. 6; P.O. Galva; lab; Prot; from Eng. 
 
 STAPLES F. M., Galva; butter and eggs; Dem; Prot; from Hancock Co., Til. 
 
 STARBOARD GEO., Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Me. 
 
 STARBOARD LEVI B., Galva; notions; Rep; born 111. 
 
 STODDARD OLIVER P. Dry Goods, Galva; born in Peoria Co., 111., Aug. 14, 1S42; 
 came to county 1843; Rep; Prot; wife was Agnes A. Munger, born in Yates Co. N.Y., Aug. 
 9. 1S41; married Jan. 29, 1867; enlisted as private Co. B, 42d 111. Inf. Aug., 1861, discharged 
 May, 1862. 
 
 STOWE C. H., Galva; painter; Dem; from Geneseo, 111. 
 
 STOWE MARY A. Mrs., wid. of Wm, P.O. Galva; Prot; from Philadelphia. 
 
 STOWE WM. A., Galva; painter; Dem; Prot; from Stark Co., 111. 
 
 STROM M. Galva; tailor; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 SUNQUIST ANDREW, Galva; lab; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 SUNQUIST E. Galva; lab; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 SWAN CRANSTON H. Farmer, Sec. 17; T.O. Galva; born Jefferson Co. Ind. Oct. 2S, 
 1832; he lived in Indiana about thirty-two years, then removed to Knox County, Linn Tp., 
 and lived there nine years, and removed to Henry County in 1S73, and has lived here since; 
 holds office School Director in his town; married Margaret Jane Ikerd, May 22, 1S56; she 
 was from Lawrence Co. Ind; she was born Jan. 18, 1838; they have seven children, five boys 
 and two girls; have lost one son; Rep; Lib; 130J4 acres of Ian« J , value $7,830. 
 
 SWANSON A. P., Galva; carriage painter and trimmer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON C, Galva; blacksmith; Dem; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON C. G., Galva; blacksmith; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON OLOF, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 SWEET W. B., Galva; book-keeper; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 SWICKARD J. W., Galva; mechanic; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 SWIFT GEO., Galva; teamster; Dem; from Iowa. 
 
 SWISTROM E.. Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 T^AGGART WM. D., Galva; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 
 1 THACKER JAS. Sec. 27; P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of J. M. Wiley; Rep; Prot. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: GALVA TOWNSHIP. 367 
 
 THAYER CHAS. Galva; cigar maker; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 THOMAS JER03IE, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; born in Noble Co Incl. June 16, 
 1S51; came to county 1865; Dem; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,000; wife was Lucy 
 Underwood, born in Coldbrook Tp. Warren Co. 111. Feb. 5, 1S53; married Dec. 2, 1S74; has 
 one child, Jesse Irving Thomas, born in Galva Tp. Henry Co. 111. Nov. 2r, 1S75. 
 
 THOMPSON F. A. Galva; school teacher; Dem; Prot; from Stark Co. 
 
 THOMPSON J. F. Galva; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Conn. 
 
 THORELL LOUIS, Galva; laborer; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 THORN J. G. Galva; billiard saloon; Dem; from Knox Co. 111. 
 
 TODD J. F., M.D. Galva; physician and surgeon; Dem; Prot; from Stark Co. 
 
 TOLINE ANDREW, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farmer, rents of P. Levine; Meth; from Sweden. 
 
 TOLINE PETER, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 TOWNSEND THOS. Galva; blacksmith; Rep; Prot; from Pa. 
 
 TJROLIXE ERIC, Farmer, Sec. 30. P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Meth; owns 100 acres, value 
 $5,000; he was born in Sweden, 1816, and came to this country with the colony that settled 
 at Bishop Hill in 1846; he was oneof the persons selected to divide the land of the colony 
 when the division was made; he married Betey Olson in 1840; she was born in Sweden; she 
 died 1847; in 1848 he married Christine Olson; she was born in Sweden; has one son, named 
 Eric; lost five children. 
 
 T T DEAN ANDREW, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden. 
 
 ^ UNDERWOOD ALBERT, Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Mich. 
 
 UNDERWOOD HENRY L. Sec. 33; P.O. Galva; fanner, lives with father; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 UNDERWOOD WM. H. Sec. 33; P.O. Galva; farmer, lives with father; Rep; from Galesburg. 
 
 UNDERWOOD MICHAEL, Fanner. Sec. 33; P.O. Galva; born in Chippeway, Wayne 
 Co. Ohio, Feb. 20, 1S25; came to county 1S5S; Rep; owns 172 acres land, val. $13,660; first 
 wife was Mary E. Beach, born in Medina Co. Ohio, Aug. 25, 1S30; married April 22, 1847; 
 died Aug. 20, 1874; second wife was Katie Burlin, born in Monmouth G>. N. J. July 13, 
 1S49; married Nov. 7, 1875; has had ten children, seven living and three dead, nine by first 
 wife and one by second; has been Justice of the Peaee in county six years, Supervisor one 
 year, Assessor seven terms, also School Director and Trustee for many years. 
 
 UPDYKE J. Galva; laborer; Dem; Prot. 
 
 UPHAM A. W. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 UPHAM CHAS. Galva; laborer; Rep; from Ca. 
 
 UTLY E. P. Galva; tinner; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 XT ANDEAN ERICK, Galva; laborer; Prot; from Sweden. 
 
 V VANDERWAKER CHAS. lives with mother. Sec. 23; P.O. Galva; Dem; Prot; N.Y. 
 VANDERWAKER CAROLINE Mrs. Sec. 23; P.O. Galva; wid. of Nicholas; Prot; from N.Y. 
 VANDERWAKER WM. Sec. 24; P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N.Y.; owns 45 J4 ac. 
 VANSICKEL N. Galva; Prot. 
 VINCENT J NO. Galva; laborer; Prot; born 111. 
 
 VIOX FRED. M. Marble Dealer and Cutter. Galva; born in Erie Co. N.Y. April 14. 
 1848; came to county 1864; Dem; val. prop. $1,200; wife was Althea M. Hendrick, born in 
 Ohio, Sept. 20, 184S; married Sept. 20, 1869. 
 
 AIT AIT W. W. Galva; butcher; Dem; Prot; from Mich. 
 
 WALKER WM. Galva; warehouseman; Dem; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 WAHLSTRUM ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Galva; was born in Sweden, 1S31; 
 came to this country in 1850; Dem; Lib; owns 130 acres, value $6,000; has lived here twenty- 
 seven years; one of the oldest settlers; he married Manha Johnson in 1S60; she was bora in 
 Sweden; has seven children, named Frank V., Leander, Geo. A., Charles A., Fred. O., Mar- 
 garet, Nora A. 
 
 WARREN ALONZO, Galva; laborer; Dem; from Indiana. 
 
 WAKTEIk'S LUKE, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Galva; born in Leavening, Yorkshire, England, 
 Aug. 20, 1 S3 1 ; came to U. S. Nov. 1851; came to county 1S73; Dem; Epis; wife was Caro- 
 line E. Oldroyd, born in Pontefract, Yorkshire, England, Nov. 29, 1S31; married April 10, 
 1852; has had four children, two dead and two living, two boys and two girls. 
 
 WATERS WM. lives with father, Sec. 9; P.O. Galva; Dem; from Morgan Co. 111. 
 
VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 
 
 WATT C. R. Galva; dentist; Rep; Prot; from Quincy, 111. 
 
 WATTERS WML E. Galva; tinner; Ind; from Mo. 
 
 WELCH ANDREW J. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Univ; from Vermont. 
 
 WELCH E. Galva; tailor; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 WELCH H. Galva; mason; Rep; from Vermont. 
 
 WELTON ELVIRA Mrs. P.O. Galva; widow of S. J.; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 WEIR ROBT. Sec. 4; P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of Chas. Ives; Prot; from Scotland. 
 
 WEXTWORTH EBER H. Meat Market, Galva; born in Starksborough, Vt. June 13, 
 1851; came to county 1853; Dem; Prot; wife was SaraH J. Hageman, born in West Chester 
 Tp. Porter Co. 111. Dec. 3, 1850; married Feb. 11, 1873*; has two children, one boy and one 
 girl. 
 
 WENTWORTH NELSON, Galva; Dem; Prot; from Vt. 
 
 WENT WORTH R. F. Galva; butcher; Dem; Prot; from Vt. 
 
 WEST D. E., P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y. 
 
 WESTBERG J. H. Sec. 19, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden; owns 92 acres. 
 
 WESTMAN PETER, Galva; brakeman; Rep; from Sweden. 
 
 WHIPPLE H. G. P.O. Galva; Dem; Epis; from Conn; owns 60 acres, val. $10,400. 
 
 WHITE CHAS. Sec. 17, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of H. Baker; Dem; from Peoria Co. 
 
 WHITE FREDERICK, Galva; peddler; Rep; Cong; from Pa. 
 
 WICKSTRUM JACOB, P.O. Galva; farmer, Dem; from Bishop Hill. 
 
 WICKSTRUM P. M. Sec. 19, P.O. Galva; farmer; Ind; Prot; from Sweden; owns 204 acres. 
 
 WILEY D. L. Galva; pres. First Nat. Bank; Rep; Univ; from Vt; owns 2,000 acres in Iowa. 
 
 WILEY JAS. M. Real Estate; Galva; born in Rockingham, Vt. Jan. 23, 1817; came to 
 this county in Spring of 1838; Rep; Cong; owns 1,000 acres land; first wife was Margaret 
 S. Miles, born in Sharon, Conn. Aug. 10, 1825; married Aug. 10, 1843, died April 4, 1S60; 
 second wife was Mary M. Brook;, born in Chester, Vt. April, 1834; married Dec. 20, i860; 
 died Jan. 9, 1867; third wife was Lizzie S. Yocum, born in Jeromeville, Ohio, June 7, 1837; 
 married Jan. 4, 1872; has had seven children, five by first, and two by second wife, all liv- 
 ing; Mr. W. was one of the founders of Galva town in 1854. 
 
 WILEY SUSAN J. Mrs. wid. of Geo. R., P.O. Galva; Bapt; from Vt; owns 250 acres. 
 
 WILEY W. LORENZO, Lumber Dealer, Galva; born in Brimfield. Peoria Co. 111. 
 Aug. 29, 1846; came to this county in 1870; Rep; Cong; wife was Flora B. Wiley, born in 
 Brimfield, Peoria Co. 111. March 4, 1848; married Oct. 20, 1871; has three children, one 
 boy and two girls. 
 
 WILEY W. F. Cashier First Nat. Bank, Galva; born in Brimfield, Peoria Co. III. July 16, 
 1850; came to county in 1854; Rep; Prot; wife was Florence E. Munger, born in Penn Yan, 
 Yates Co. N.Y. Sept. 17, 1852; married Sept. 26, 1871; has had one child, Floyd L. born 
 Oct. 21, 1874; died Nov. 20, 1874. 
 
 WILEY WM. L. Hon. Real Estate Dealer, Galva; born in Rockingh^jo, Vermont, Nov. 
 20, 1820; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Bapt; owns 2,500 acres of lana; first wife was 
 Louise Bailey, born in Saxton's River, Vt. May 31, 1821; married April 14, 1842; died July 
 11, 1862; second wife was Eunice B. Williams, born in Westmoreland, N.Y. Jan. 15, 1S44; 
 married Feb. n, 1864; has had three children, two living and one dead — one by first wife, 
 and two by second; has been member of the State Board of Equalization from 1S72 to 1876; 
 also Director in the Peoria & Rock Island R.R. 
 
 WILKINSON A. G. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Va. 
 
 WILLIAMS CHAS. Galva; blacksmith; Rep; Prot; from England. 
 
 WILLIAMS CHAS. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot. 
 
 WILLIAMS C. M. Sec. 25, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of L. Williams; Rep; Prot, from Ind. 
 
 WILLIAMS EDSON, Carriage Manufacturer, Galva; born in Charlemont, Franklin 
 Co. Mass. Nov. 2, 1815; came to this county in 1857; Rep; Bapt; first wife was Corinthia 
 M. Spencer, born in Columbus Co. N.Y. Jan. 5, 1816; married March 4, 1S41; died Sept. 
 24, 1871; second wife vras Mrs. Elizabeth Washington (wid. of Geo.), born in Essex Co. N.J. 
 Feb. 1822; married Nov. 9, 1875; has had three children, one living and two dead, all by 
 first wife. 
 
 WILLIAMS GEO. Galva; laborer; Epis; from England. 
 WILLIAMS GEO. W. Galva; clerk; Dem; from England. 
 WILLIAMS H. E. Galva; blacksmith; Rep; Prot; from England. . 
 WILLIS SAMUEL, P.O. Galva; janitor; Rep; Meth; from England. 
 
HENRY COUNTY : GALVA TOWNSHIP. 
 
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 WILSON GUSTAVE, Restaurant, Galva; born in Jonkoping Smoland, Sweden, Feb. 15, 
 1852; Dem; val. prop. $750. 
 
 WOOD JAS. B. Clerk; Galva; born in Barron Co. K.y. April" 20, 1856; came to county 
 in 1876; Rep; Prot. 
 
 WOOD WM. A. Galva; laborer; Rep; from Chicago. 
 
 WOOLSEY THOS. Sec. 22, P.O. Galva; laborer on Ben Eldridge's farm; Rep; Prot. 
 
 WYMAN FRANK, Galva; clerk; Rep; from Wis. 
 
 A/'OCUM L. M. Galva; banker; Rep; Metb; from Pa; owns 2,240 acres in Iowa. 
 
 YOCUM O. E. Galva; gen. mdse; Rep; Meth; from Indiana; owns 640 acres in Iowa. 
 YOCTJM CHAS. Retired Merchant and Farmer; Gaiva; born in York Co. Pa. Oct. 16, 
 
 iSii; came to this county in 1867. Rep; Meth; wife was Mary Smith, born in Lancaster 
 
 Co. Ohio, Feb. 21, 1814; married March 18, 1834; died July 12, 1875; has seven children, 
 
 all living. 
 YONGS P. R. Galva; Rep; from N.Y. 
 YOUNG- HENRI W. Editor Galva Journal, Galva; born in Long Island, N.Y. Dec. 17, 
 
 1847: came to this county in 1875; Dem; Prot. The Galva Journal was organized Feb. 9, 
 
 1S72. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 
 GALVA. 
 
 Bigelow H. Attorney at Law and U. 
 
 S. Commissioner. 
 Bfjdison Carl F. Dealer in Groceries. 
 BoOStrum Isaac, Brick Manufacturer. 
 
 Brownlee & Stoddard. Dry Goods, 
 
 Clothing, Boots and Shoes. 
 Collier Jno. L. Barber. 
 Davis Chas. E. Hardware and Stoves. 
 Edson Leonard P. Manufacturer and 
 
 Dealer in rM)oms and Brushes. 
 Field Solomdn, Patent Medicine 
 
 Manufacturer. 
 
 First National Bank, D. L. Wiley, 
 
 Brest. ; \V. F. Wiley, Cashier. 
 
 Guthrie Brothers, Founders, Machin- 
 ists, Engine arra Boiler Makers, 
 Dealers in Machinery Supplies, 
 Agricultural Machinery, &c. Re- 
 pairing solicited, also General 
 Machine Jobbing. 
 
 HenderSOtl D. W. Live Stock Dealer, 
 ( >rhce, Live Stock Yards. 
 
 Jarvis Sam'l G. Dealer in Groceries. 
 
 Johnson Swan P. Tailor. 
 
 Larson & Wilson, Restaurant and 
 Bakery. 
 
 Miller A. F. Books, Stationery, &c. 
 Milchrist Thos. E. Attorney at Law. 
 Mott Wm. H. Blacksmith. 
 Olson Jonas W. Attorney at Law, 
 Real Estate and Loan Agent 
 
 Palmer Christopher C. Wagon Maker. 
 
 Patterson J. 0. M.D., Physician and 
 
 Surgeon. 
 Peterson Olof L. Furniture Dealer. 
 Peterson Peter, Jr. Broom Corn 
 , Dealer. 
 FUtillipS Nicholas E. Grain and Broom 
 
 Corn Dealer. 
 . Pratt RufuS H. Physician and Surgeon. 
 Price Archibald, Carpenter and 
 
 Builder. 
 Price Obed, Mason, Contractor and 
 
 Builder. 
 
 Rockafellow Abraham J. Real Estate 
 
 Dealer and Stock Raiser. 
 
 ROSS & Peterson, Contractors and 
 Builders. 
 
 Runquist Nelson, Dealer in Groceries. 
 
 Sanders Carl M. Photographer. 
 
 Smalley Chas. 0. Agricultural Imple- 
 ments Manfr's' Agent and Dealer 
 in Farm Machinery. 
 
370 
 
 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 Smith Geo. S. Sewing Machine Agent, 
 and Dealer in Musical Instru- 
 ments. 
 
 Soper Wright R. Hardware and Gro- 
 ceries. 
 
 ViOX Fred M. Dealer and Manufac- 
 turer of American and Italian 
 Marble, Monuments, Slabs and all 
 kinds of Granite. Agent Batavia 
 Building Stone. 
 
 WentWOrth E. H. Meat Market. 
 Wiley Jas. M. Real Estate. 
 Wiley W. Lorenzo, Lumber, Paints, 
 Oils, &c. 
 
 Wiley Wm. L. Real Estate. 
 
 Williams & Philhower, Carriage Build- 
 ers, Manfr's Carriages, Buggies, 
 Phaetons and Spring Wagons. 
 
 Young Henri W. Editor Galva Journal. 
 
 WESTERN TOWNSHIP. 
 
 AHLSTRAND JOHN A., P.O. Orion; Dem; Lib; born Sweden. 1847; came to 111. in 1869. 
 
 ANDERSOX ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, Sept. 15, 1824; 
 came to this county in 1S52; Rep; Meth; owns 162 acres of land, valued S6,4So; came direct 
 from Sweden to this county, remained two years and moved to Minnesota, remained there 
 nine years, thence back to this town; name of wife was Martha Anderson, born Feb. 13, 
 1S23. married Oct. 29, 1S38, in the old country; have had eight children, only four now living: 
 Anna Maria, born March 1, 1S39; Harriet Sophia, born Dec. I, 1S4I; Christian, born Oct. 
 13. 1853; John Henry, born May 16, 1857. 
 
 ANDERSON F. G. Sec. 24, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 ANDERSON GUST., P.O. Orion; born Sweden; Rep; Luth; came to 111. 1S6S. 
 
 ANDERSON (i. W. Sec. 20, P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Lib. 
 
 ANDERSON JONAS, P.O. Orion; Luth; born Sweden, 1S3S; came 10 111. 1869. 
 
 ANDERSON JOHN M. Farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, Jan. 31. 1823; 
 came to this county in 1857; ^ e P; Luth; owns So acres of land, value $4,Soo; son of 
 Andrew and Elizabeth Olson, Mr. Anderson and his mother emigrated to this county 
 together, name of his wife was Clara M. Erickson, born June iS, 1S43, married Sept. 14, 
 1S66; have three children living and one dead; Andrew Nathaniel, born Sept. 4, 1867; 
 Christina Josephine, born March I, 1S70; Hulda M. born Nov. 26, 1S72, and died July 23, 
 1873; Hulda Albertine, born July 23, 1874. 
 
 ANDERSON JOHN M. Sec. 3, P.O.Orion; tenant. 
 
 ANDERSON PETER D., P.O. Orion; born Sweden, 1840; Rep; Luth; came to 111. 1849. 
 
 ANDERSON SWAN, Sec. 29, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Luth. 
 
 ANDERSON S. G. Sec. 31, P.O. Orion, tenant; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON WM. Sec. 26, P.O. Orion; farmer; born Pa. 1835. 
 
 ASPLUND J. W., P.O. Orion; laborer; born Sweden. 
 
 "DAMBRICK EDWARD, Orion; section boss; Ind; Cath. 
 
 BARD A. M. Sec. 33; Rep; Luth; born Sweden, 1849; came to 111. 1859. 
 BARNS WM. R. Sec. 27, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Quaker. 
 BAUGH L. S., P.O. Orion; miller; Rep; Meth; came to 111. 1S56. 
 BAXTER JAMES, P.O. Coal Valley; laborer; Dem; Lib. 
 BELLOWS WM. S., P.O. Orion; carpenter; born in Rhode Island, 1842. 
 BENNETT J. P. Sec. 32, P.O. Orion; born New Jersey, 1S25; came to 111. 1S57. 
 BENTLY C. N. Rev. Orion; Rep; Meth. Epis. Chorch. 
 BERNHARD A., P.O. Orion; Meth; born Pa. 1826; came to 111. 1S4S. 
 BERNHARD WM. C. P.O. Orion; Rep; Meth; bom W. Va. 1851; came to 111. 1868. 
 BETCHEL E. C. Rep; Ind; born R. Island Co. 1S44; vol. Co. C, 112th. 
 BLACKFAN SUSAN W. wid. of Edward, P.O. Orion; came to 111. 1S45. 
 
HENRY COUNTY : WESTERN TOWNSHIP. 871 
 
 BLAGKFAN BENJAMIN R. M.D. Farmer, Sec. 27. P.O. Orion; born in Delaware Co. 
 Pa. Nov. 27, 1827; came to this Co. in 1864; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres of land, val. $12,- 
 800; son of Joseph Blackfan, of Bucks Co. Pa., who graduated at the Pennsylvania Medical 
 University of Philadelphia in 1812, it being the only medical institution in the U. S. at that 
 time, and died in 1864; Mr. B. R. Blackfan's mother (Hannah) died in Delaware Co. Pa. 
 in 1844; name of wife wasAmanda H. Trego, daughter of James Trego, of this town, born 
 Aug. 14, 1837, married Aug. 19, 1857; have two children, James T. born Oct. 21, 1858, May 
 T. Dec. 8, 1S64. 
 
 BLACKFAN SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Orion; born in this town July 5, 1843; 
 parents came to this town in 1S41; Rep; Melh; owns 60 acres of land, val. $7,000; son of 
 William and Elizabeth K. Blackfan; name of wife was Hannah M. Thomas, born Nov. 13, 
 1841, married Sept. 3, 1867; had two children; the eldest, Willie H. died Feb. 12, 1869, 
 abtut one year old; Edgar T. born Oct. 23, 1871; Mr. Blackfan's mother, Elizabeth K. was 
 credited as the compiler of the township history, as elsewhere recorded in this work; she was 
 also prominent among the ladies of this town in destroying the liquor traffic and breaking 
 up the grog shops in 1856; its positive effect was apparent for several years. 
 
 BLAKELY JAMES P. Farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Orion; born in Pa. Dec. 15, 1819; came 
 to this county 1857; Dem; Pres; owns 151 acres of land, valued $9,000; son of Samuel C. 
 Blakely, of Alleghany Co. Pa; name of first wife was Rebecca Crouse, born Jan. 30, 1827, 
 married July 14, 1848; have five children, Samuel D. born Nov. 22, 1849, Anna Mary, 
 born Jan. 9, 1852, Nancy Jane, born Feb. 21, 1854, James P. born Oct. 2, i860, Phillip R. 
 born March 25, 1S66; Anna Mary, first daughter, married John Brabham March 21, 1876; 
 second wife was Margaret R. Farron, married Sept. 21, 1875. 
 
 BLAKELY S. D. Orion; school teacher; Dem. 
 
 BRAWLY E. F. agt, R.R.I. & Sc.L.R.R; Rep; Lib. 
 
 BKIGHAM FRANCIS E. Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Orion; born Aug. 1, 1826; son of 
 John M. Brigham, of Whitingham, Vt; came to this county in i860; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 
 acres, val. $9,000; wife's name was Meliscent A. Brown, daughter of Rufus Brown, Esq., of 
 same town, married Jan. 16, 1855; have lost four children; none living. 
 
 BLTXT AUGUST, Rep; Luth; born Sweden; came to 111. 1865. 
 
 BLODGETT HANNAH A. Farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Orion, born in Groton, Mass. on 
 June 9, 1828; came to this county in 1853; Bapt; owns 120 acres of land, val. $7,200; wid. 
 of Ezra F. who was son of William Blodgett, of Tyngsborough, Mass. and born June 10, 
 1824, died Feb. 14, 1870; Mrs. Hannah A. was daughter of Jefferson Taylor, of Dunstable, 
 Mass., who came to this state 1854 and died 1873, at Moline; married Ezra F. Blodgett May 
 2, 1850; have three children, Joseph T. born March 7, 1852, George E. born Sept. 22, i860, 
 Mary E. born April 5, 1865; have lost two boys and three girls; Joseph T. Blodgett married 
 Flora A. Bigelow July 21, 1875, of Stowe, Vt. 
 
 BLODGETT ELSIE J. Retired, Sec. 17, P.O. Orion; born in Nashua, N. II. Aug. 13, 
 1832; came to this county in 1858; Bapt; the estate contains 240 acres, valued $14,000; was 
 daughter of Asa Barnes, of Hillsborough, N. H., wid. of Josiah Blodgett, married Sept. 14, 
 1858; Mr. Blodgett was son of Wm. Blodgett, of Tyngsborough, Mass. born Sept. 27, 1826; 
 came to this county 1849; died J u ' v 2 4- 1865 ; was among the first settlers of this Tp; have 
 two children living, Josephene, born Sept. 16, 1859, Walter J. born Nov. 14, 1865; Mary E. 
 born Dec. 6, 1862, and died May 14, 1875. 
 
 BLODGETT JOSEPH T. Sec. 10. P.O. Orion; carpenter; Rep; Bapt. 
 
 BLODGETT MARY Mrs. wid. Orion; U. Breth. 
 
 BOLLES JESSE, Orion; shoemaker; Dem; Lib. 
 
 BOTHWELL LEONARD K. Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Orion; born in Jefferson Co. N. 
 Y. April 28, 183S; came to this county in i860; Rep; Meth; owns 120 acres of land, val. 
 $8,400; Vol. Eleventh Ohio Battery, was engaged in the battles of New Madrid, Corinth, 
 and Iuka; in the last received three wounds before leaving the field, and on account of 
 which, after four months' time, was honorably discharged; was son of David Bothwell, of 
 N.Y; name of wife was Florence D. Lloyd, daughter of Mahlon B. Lloyd, the fin-t settler 
 of this town, born May 12, 1844, married June 6, 1867; have had six children, three living, 
 Ada, born May 31, 1868, Herbert L. born Feb. 24, 1874, Amelia, born Oct. 16, 1875; is Tp. 
 Collector. 
 
 BURNS JOHN M. Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Orion; born in Clinton, Allegheny Co. Pa. Sept. 
 9, 1826; came to this county 1857; Ind; Pres; owns 560 acres of land. val. $35,000; son of 
 Robert Burns, of Pa; Mr. John M. at the age of twenty-six, went to California by steamer 
 via Panama, returned via Nicaragua route; remained there about three years, and soon after 
 returning to his native town came to this county with less money to make a start as a farmer 
 than many of our young men receive for a \ ear's salary; name of wife was Ester, daughter of 
 Samuel Meanor, of Clinton, Pa. boin Jan. 29, 1828, married Oct. 18, 1849; have two chil- 
 dren, J. Sanford, born Nov. 25, 1851, Mary Jane, Lorn Sept. 17, 1856. 
 
372 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 BUCK GEORGE W. Farmer, Sec. 6. P.O. Coal Valley; born in Chautauqua Co. N.Y. 
 April 19, 1834; came to this coumy in 1838; Rep; Lib; owns 63 acres of land, val. $4,000. 
 son of Roswell Buck, of N.Y; has held the office Collector and Road Commissioner; Vol. 
 in Co, C, 112th 111. I.; was out about three years and mustered out of the U. S. service at 
 Greensborough, N.C; name of wife, Mary A. Glenn, daughter of James Glenn, born July 18, 
 1844, married July 8, 1863; Mrs. Buck's father is the oldest living settler of Henry County, 
 Dr. Baker being the first, now deceased; Mr. Glenn built the first house, Dr. Baker making 
 his home with Mr.' Glenn a long time; Mr. Buck has three children, James Dana, born April 
 22, 1866. George B. born July 31, 1868, Mary Eliza, born Dec. 7, 1874. 
 
 BURNS J. SANFORD, lives with parents, Sec. 30, P.O. Orion. 
 
 /^ALAHAN HIRAM, Sec. 13, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib. 
 
 ^ CALAHAN JAMES, Sec. 23, P.O.Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib. 
 
 CALAHAN JOHN, Sec. 13, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib. 
 
 CALLAWAY SAML. H. Sec. 32, P.O. Orion; farmer; born England. 
 
 CARLBERG CHARLES, Sec. 3, P.O. Orion; farmer; Luth. 
 
 CAR LIN J. T. Sec. 1, P.O. Morristown; farmer; Rep; Meth. 
 
 CARLSTONE AARON, P.O.Orion; laborer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 CARLSTEN CHARLES, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1S37; came to 111. 1867. 
 
 CARROLL JAMES, Sec. 2, P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Cath. 
 
 CARSON DAVID, Sec. 10, P.O. Orion; tenant; Dem; Pres. 
 
 CARSON JAMES, Sec. 11, P.O. Orion; farmer; Ind; Lib. 
 
 CARSON WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Lib. 
 
 CESSNA H. W. Orion; brickmaker; Rep; U. Breth. 
 
 CESSNA WM. Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Orion; born in Cumberland Co. Pa. Dec. 21, 1825; 
 came to this county in 1853; Rep; U. Pres; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $5,000; also 
 120 acres in Iowa; son of Wm. Cessna, born in 1777; Mr. Cessna was vol. Co. E, iSth 111. I. 
 under Capt. James VV. Brewer; name of wife was Emeline Cessna, of Ohio, born Nov. 21, 
 1825, married Dec. 10, 1849; had nine children, six living, Henry \V. born Sept. 26, 1S50, 
 Charles W. born July 20, 1S52, Martha C. born Dec. 28, 1853, Lucy E. born July 3, 1859, 
 Laura C. born May 9, 1862, Edna Viola, born April 7, 1S64; his wife died Sept. 27, 1867. 
 
 CHAFFEE F. M. Orion; pastor M. E. Church; Rep. 
 
 CHALLBURG HENRY, P.O. Osco; born Sweden 1831, came to 111. 1856. 
 
 CHASE ADDISON M. Sec. 29, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Lib. 
 
 CHASE CHARLES E- Sec. 29, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib. 
 
 CHASE MERRICK, Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Orion; born in Douglas, Mass. Dec. 13, 1811; 
 came to this county 1873; Rep; Lib; owns 100 acres of land, val. $6,000; son of Benjamin 
 and Sarah Chase, of Worcester, Mass; moved to Vt. when about four years old, lived there 
 forty-two years, then moved to Washington Co. N.Y., lived there about fifteen years, then 
 moved to this town; has three brothers and one sister still living; name of wife was Sarah M. 
 Brigham, of Whitingham, Vt. born Aug. 12, 1816, married Sept. 11, 1S34; six children, Syl- 
 vester S. born Sept. 3, 1835, Rebecca E. born Feb. 10, 1839, J onn H. DOrn M av °< 1841, 
 Charles E. born Jan. 19, 1844, Sarah M. born Oct. 12, 1847, Addison M. born Oct, 30, 1855; 
 no deaths ever occurred in his family. 
 
 CHILSTROM DANIEL, Sec. 17; P.O. Orion; farmer; Ind; Ind. 
 
 CHILSTROM GUST. P.O. Orion; Ind; born Sweden, 1825, came to 111. 1847. 
 
 CHINBURG A. G. Sec. 16, P.O.Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 COLLINSON T. H., P.O. Orion; Rep; Bapt; born England. 1843, came to 111. 1845. 
 
 CRAMPTON F. A. Sec. 16, P.O.Orion; farmer; Rep; Meth. 
 
 CRAMPTON J. W. Orion; Rep; Meth. 
 
 CRAMPTON SUSAN C. widow of J. C, Orion; Meth. 
 
 CROCKER CHARLES, Sec. 16, P.O.Orion; farmer; Rep; Lib. 
 
 CURRIN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Orion; born in County Donegal, Ireland, Aug. 
 1845; came to this county in 1S61; Dem; Cath; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,800; son of 
 William Currin, of the Old Country; stopped nine months in Philadelphia, thence to this 
 county; name of wife was Sophia Lind, daughter of Samuel Lind, of Sweden, born Nov. 18, 
 1847; married Dec. 16, 1870; have two children, Mary Ellen, born Aug. 4, 1871, John S., 
 born May 24, 1874. 
 
Hon. W. W. WARNER, 
 Western. 
 
HENRY COUNTY : WESTERN TOWNSHIP. 375 
 
 "T^AHLSTEDT J. G. Orion; organist; l.uth. 
 
 *-^ DARROW G. W. Orion; agent Peoria and Rock Island R. R.; Rep. 
 DEATS GEORGE, Sec. 32, P.O. Orion; Dem; born Virginia, 1831. 
 DEVENNY P. F. Orion; carpenter; Dem; Lib. 
 
 DILLEY ISAAC B. Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Orion; born in Braxton Co. Va. July 20, 1837; 
 came to this county in 1856; Rep; Univ; owns 86 acres of land, value $4,500; son of Abra- 
 ham Dilley, of Rock island Co. who emigrated to Illinois in 1840, from Virginia; name of 
 wife was Indiana Huston, daughter of T. W. Huston, born Jan. 28, 1848; married Sept. 27, 
 186S; have had three children, two living, Mary Alma, born March 12, 1870, Almira Jane, 
 born Sept. 23, 1871, died July 13, 1872, Thomas Isaac, born March 20, 1874. 
 
 DILLON MARTIN, Sec. 20, P.O.Orion; tenant; Dem; Lib. 
 
 DUXCAX THOS. Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Orion; born in Ireland, Nov. 21, 1835; came to 
 this county in 1861; Ind; Pies; owns 106 acres of land, value $6,000; son of James Duncan, 
 County Antrim, Ireland; vol. Co. C, 112th 111. I.; was out about three years; was besieged 
 at Knoxville twenty-eight days on eight days' rations; was wounded at the battle of Resaca, 
 Ga. and laid up in the hospital nine months; name of wife, Elizabeth Bolles, daughter of 
 Jesse Bolles, born Oct. 28, 1S35, at Thompson, Ct; married Feb. 7, 1862; four children liv- 
 ing, Lenora B., born April 30, 1S66, William E., born Aug. 17, 1869, James T. and Jesse B. 
 (twins), born Aug. 7, 1873; Mrs. Duncan's first husband was James Ludi, leaving one son. 
 Nelson J. Ludi, who died Jan. 1857. 
 
 DUSENBURY DANIEL, P.O. Orion; blacksmith; Dem; born W. Va. 
 
 DYAL A3IOS, Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Orion; born in Allegheny Co. Pa. March 7, 1834; 
 came to this county in 1856; Ind; Bapt; owns 160 acres of land, value $10,000; son of Wm. 
 H. Dyal, of Ohio, whose father was in the war of 1812; Mr. Dyal moved to Coshocton Co. 
 Ohio, with his father, in 1S45, lived there eleven years, thence to this county; first wife was 
 Isabell McFarland, of Holmes Co. Ohio, born Feb. 8, 1839, married Nov. 27, 1S60, and died 
 Sept. 4, 1872, leaving two children : Ida Eliza, born Oct. 1, 1861, Robert K., born July 18, 
 1866; second wife was Marietta Talbut, born Dec. 12, 1841, married Oct. 25, 1874; she was 
 widow of M. L. Hovey, who died Sept. : 4, 1872. 
 
 T?"ATON E. J. Rep; born Vermont, 1852, came to 111. 1875. 
 
 '*-' EATON GEO. W. Orion; grain dealer; Rep; Lib. 
 
 EASTON JOSHUA, P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born Mass. 1S26, came to 111. 1859. 
 
 ELLIS JOHN JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Coal Valley; born in Holstein, Germany, 
 Sept. 2i, 1 5 3 5 ; came to this county, 1S64; Rep; Luth; owns 85 acres of land, value $5,500; 
 son of John Ellis; Mr. Ellis came to the U. S. in 185S; name of wife was Otilde Zobel, of 
 Prussia, born Aug. 29, 1S43; married Nov. 1, 1864; have four children, Emma Carolina, born 
 April 2S, 1867, John William, born Feb. 10, 1869, Henry Gustaf, born Feb. 26, 1872, Louis 
 Jacob, born Jan. 15, 1875. 
 
 EXiOLE HUDSON B. Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Orion; born in Burlington Co. N. J. Nov. 
 4, lS2r; came to this county in 1S44; Rep; Quaker; owns 80 acres of land, value $6,000; 
 Son of Joseph and Hannah Engle; Mr. Joseph Engle died in 1831; Hannah, his wife, died 
 1855; Hudson B. was one of the first settlers in this town, only four houses built before his 
 own; name of wife was Sarah Elwell, born in Springfield, Mass. Dec. 16, 1830; Mr. and Mrs. 
 Engle were married by the Rev. I. Pill-bury, Nov. 11, 1847, being the first couple married 
 by a clergyman in the town; Mr. Engle has sold pork for seventy-five cents per hundred 
 pounds, wheat for twenty-five cents per bushel, and corn for ten cents, since living in this 
 town; have had eight children, seven living: Julia Burr, born Oct. 19, 1848, Flora Luella, 
 
 * born Nov. 24, 1852, May Rebecca, born Nov. 10, 1854, Anna Gertrude, born Dec. 22, 1856, 
 Charles Henry, born Dec. 19. 1863, William Elwood, born March 19, 1870, Hudson Burr, 
 born Jan. 15, 1872; Elizabeth Blackfan, deceased at three months old. 
 
 ENTRIKEN N. M. Orion; merchant; Rep; Cong. 
 
 ERICKSON C. A. Orion; carpenter; Rep; Luth. 
 
 ERICKSON C. E. Orion; laborer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 ERICKSON N. G., P.O. Orion; laborer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 ERNST C. Mrs. Sec. 10, P.O. Orion; farmer. 
 
 EWING SAMUEL B. Sec. 19, P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Pres. 
 
 T?ARRAND OSCAR F. Orion; laborer; Rep; Bapt. 
 -*■ FAR RING O. F. Orion; laborer; Rep; Lib. 
 
 34. 
 
376 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 FERGUSON THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Sunny Hill; born in County Antrim, Ire- 
 land, March 17, 1826; came to this county in 1S57; Rep; U. Pres; owns 150 acres of land, 
 value $g,OCO; son of Jas. Ferguson; Mr. Ferguson came to the U. S. in 1847, lived at Pitts- 
 burg ten years, then to this county, and now feels proud of his adopted country; name of wife 
 was Jane Grant, born in Morayshire, Scotland; married Aug. 1S50; have eight children, 
 James A., born May 5, 1851, Ann, born May 6, 1853, Jane, born April 12, 1855, William, 
 born April 10, 1857, Ella, born Jan. 22, i860, Sarah May, bom Feb. 14, 1864, Harriett Belle, 
 born March 28, 1870, Carrie Twilo, born May 28, 1872; James A. graduated at Monmouth 
 College, class of 1876; is now at the U. Pres. Theological Seminary of Allegheny City, Pa. 
 
 FERGUSON ANNIE Mrs. widow, Sec. 11, P.O. Orion. 
 
 FIELDS JOHN T. Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Orion; born in Belmont Co. Ohio, Oct. 16, 
 1831; came to this county in 1863; Rep; Lib; owns 200 acres of land, value $12,000; first 
 settled in Bureau Co. lived there about five years, then removed to this town; son of John 
 Fields, whose father was under General Washington all through the Revolutionary War, and 
 one of the guards over Major Andre, who was hung as a spy; first wife was Rebecca Dillon, 
 married Feb. 21, 1865, and died May 19, 1871, leaving two children, Guy D., born May 29, 
 1866, Agnes A., born Sept. 10, 1867; second wife was Amelia, daughter of Wm. Jordan, 
 married Feb. 26, 1874. 
 
 FREEMAN J. C, P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born in England, 1829, came to 111. 1854. 
 
 FREEMAN H. S., P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born Henry Co. 1854. 
 
 FRECKHLM JOHN, P.O. Orion; Dem; Luth; born Sweden. 1S35, came to 111. 1870. 
 
 FURGUSON G. M. Sec. 11, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep. 
 
 GOLDEN WM. Sec. 28; P.O.Orion; tenant; Dem; Lib. 
 GRANDIN P. A. P.O. Orion; Dem; Lib; born Sweden 1836; to 111. 1865. 
 
 GABRIELSON ERIC, Merchant and Stock Dealer, Orion; born in Sweden, Feb. iS, 
 1849, came to this county in 1S54; Dem ; Ind; owns house and lot worth $5CO; son of Charles 
 Gabrielson, of Andover; name of his wife was Josephine, daughter of Just Hufflund, now 
 residing in this township, born Jan. r, 1850, married Aug. 5, 1874; have one daughter, Estella 
 N., born Dec. 31, 1875; Mr. Gabrielson is a General Dealer in all kinds of Merchandise, and 
 Stock Shipper, also Agent for Foreign Passage Tickets, and sells Foreign Exchange. 
 
 GRANT DANIEL, Sec. 5; P.O. Sunny Hill; farmer; Rep; U. Pres. 
 
 GRANT WM. Sec. 6; P.O. Sunny Hill; farmer; Rep; U. Pres. 
 
 GUSTAFSON JOHN G. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, April 20, 1844; 
 came to this county 1851; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, val. $5,000; son of Andrew 
 Gustafson, now of Missouri; name of wife was Elizabeth Weech, daughter of Joseph 
 Weech, from England, born Feb. g, 1851; married Dec. 25, 1871; two children: Joseph A., 
 born Feb. 7, 1873; John A., born Jan. 6, 1875; his father first settled in Lynn Tp., and was 
 among the first of his countrymen to this part of the Co; Mr. Gustafson has eight brothers 
 and one sister living in this country; Mrs. Gustafson lias four sisters and five brothers. 
 
 TTAGLUND GUST, P.O. Orion; Ind; Luth; born Sweden 1S33; to 111. 1868. 
 
 ■*"*■ HAMILTON DAVID A. Sec. 32; P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Pres. 
 
 HAMILTON WM. C. Sec. 32; farmer; Dem; Pres; born in 111. 1S49. 
 
 HAMILTON WM. Sec. 32; P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Pres. 
 
 HAMMER ALBERT A. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Orion; born in this town Aug. 14, 1856; 
 Luth; lives on the estate of 40 acres of land, val. $3,000; son of William A. Anderson, whose 
 name was changed in accordance to the Church rule to Hammer soon after coming to this 
 country: Mr. Hammer was among the first Swedish settlers in the town in the year 1851; 
 no one did more to make his country people comfortable, or devoted more time in looking 
 up homes for them and suitable places to make a start in this their chosen country, than did 
 Mr. Hammer; Mr. Albert A. Hammer's mother died in the Winter of 1865, and his father, 
 William A. soon followed her to the unknown — only two weeks intervening between their 
 deaths — leaving three small children behind them: Albert A. (the subject of this sketch), 
 Peter A., born Jan. 19, 1858; Amelia, born Feb, 14, i860. 
 
 HAMMERSTALL CHARLES, P.O.Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1843; to 111. 1869. 
 
 HAMOR F., P.O. Orion; mail-carrier; Rep; born Pa. 1817; to 111. 1S54. 
 
 HAMOR NATHANIEL, Farmer, Sec 29;-P.O. Orion; born in Pa. Dec. 25, 1842; came 
 to this county 1858; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, val. $5,000; son of Evan Hamor, 
 now of this town; volunteer in Co. C, I02d 111. I; was with Gen. Sherman in his campaign 
 and march to the sea; name of wife Mattie A., daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth Jordan; 
 her grandfather on her mother's side, Daniel H. Jopp, was the first white man settling on the 
 Seneca Reservation in Ohio; married Dec. 20, 1866. 
 
HENRY COUNTY : WESTERN TOWNSHIP. 377 
 
 HANNA JOHN" M. Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Orion; born in Westmoreland Co. Ohio, March 
 15, 1835; came to this county in 1841; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres of land, val. $9,000; son 
 of Robert and Priscilla Hanna, who left Pennsylvania for Ohio 1836; remained there four 
 years, then to Stark Co. in this state one year, thence to Shaubena Grove in this county; was 
 among the first settlers in that part of the county; Mr. Robt. Hanna died in 1859; his wife 
 Priscilla died some years before; name of Mrs. John M. was Martha P.leeks. of Crawford 
 Co. Ohio, born Aug. 16. 1838; married Nov. 6, 1856; have two children: Charles R., born 
 June 14. 1859; George B., born April 8, 1862; Mr. Hanna settled in this township in 1870. 
 
 HEARSHIE MARSHALL, Sec. 7; P.O. Sunny Hill; farmer; Rep; U. Pies. 
 
 HENDERSON MARY A.Orion; wid Jas; Bapt. 
 
 HENDERSON THOS. Orion; mason; Rep; Lib. 
 
 HENDRICKSON ERICK, Sec. 16; P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth. 
 
 HENRIKEN FRED, Sec. i; farmer; Dem; Lib. 
 
 HIGGINS LEVI, Grain Dealer, Orion; born in Preble Co. Ohio, 8th of June 1829; came 
 to Henry Co. 1853; Dem; Lib; owns 200 acres val. $12,000; town and personal property 
 $25,000; is County Supervisor and Justice of the Peace, also one of the proprietors of the 
 Town Plat; wife's name was Martha J. Adams, born 19th of Jan. 1829; married July 16, 
 1S46; six children: Sarah Eliza, married Ellis T. P.rawley; MaryC, married D. R. Michener; 
 Minnie A., Effie L., Arthur E., and Hattie L.; one of first settlers. 
 
 HILL JANE Mrs. Orion; widow of Geo. Hill; Meth. 
 
 HITCHCOCK L. N. Sec. 11; P.O.Orion; farmer; Rep; Meth. 
 
 HOFFLAND JOHN, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1810; to 111. 1868. 
 
 HOFFLUND JUST, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden 1806; came to this 
 county 1851; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, val. $5,000; son of Nicholas Hofflund, of 
 Sweden; name of wife, Anna Colson, born Oct. 4, 1810; married June 15, 1834; have seven 
 children living: Charles J. , born Oct. II, 1835; Mary Louisa, born Jan. 28, 1839; Hannah 
 Sophia, born Oct. 1, 1841; Gertrude Lottie, born Dec. 28, 1843; Alexander, born Aug. 28, 
 1347; Josephine, born Jan. I, 1850; G. Frederick, born Dec. 17, 1S54; Mr. Hofflund was 
 among the first of his country people to this town. 
 
 HULTGREN OTTO, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1847. 
 
 HUSTON JOHN, Sec. 20; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Lib. 
 
 HUSTON THOS. W. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Orion; born in Dearborn Co. Ind. April 17, 
 1S23; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Universalist; owns 130 acres of land, val. $7,500, 
 also 120 acres in Mo.; son of Joseph Huston, who emigrated from N. II. to Ohio in 1811, 
 and enlisted in the war of 1812, as drummer-boy, under Capt. Gest; name of wife was Mary A. 
 Horham, of Dearborn Co. Ind., born March 20, 1826; married Sept. 14 1843, whose father 
 was also in the war of 18 12, and was taken prisoner, but escaped, and then emigrated in 
 1815 to Ind. from Vt.; Mr. Huston has six children: Polly E., born July 1, 1844: Indiana, 
 born Jan. 28, 184S; Dearborn, born Nov. 28, 1849; Olive, born May 18, 1851; Mary A., born 
 June 24, 1855; and Delila A. born Dec. 19, rS66. 
 
 TMAN ELIZABETH Mrs. Orion; widow; Meth. 
 A INGSTROM CHARLES, Luth; born Sweden 1830; to 111. 1868. 
 INGSTROM C. L. Sec. 34; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth. 
 IRVIN J. S. Dem/Pres; born Ireland 1813; to 111. 1S54. 
 
 JACOP.SON HANS, P.O.Orion; carpenter; Meth. 
 
 JAMES O. D. Sec. 1; P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Meth. 
 
 JOHNSON A. Sec. 35; P.O Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1813. 
 
 JOHNSON A. P. Sec. 35; P.O. Orion; farmer; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON A 1'. Sec. 34; P.O.Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 JOHNSON A. P. Sec. 16; P.O.Orion; tenant; Luth. 
 
 JOHNSON CHRIS. Orion; railroad laborer; Dem; Luth. 
 
 JOHNSON CHARLES J. Sec. 34; P.O.Orion; farmer; Luth. 
 
 JOHNSON CHAS. M. Sec. 9, P.O.Orion; farmer; Luth. 
 
 JOHNSON HION'IIY, Merchant; Milling; Orion; born in Sweden, June 22, 1S32; came 
 to Henry County in 1848; Dem; Ind; owns So acres, valued at $3,000; town and personal 
 property $6,000; wife was Catherine Abrahamson, married May I, 1858; have two children, 
 boys, Oscar Linne, born Sunday, Aug. 31, 1873, and Andrew Oliver, born Monday, April 17. 
 1876; was one of the first settlers of the town; has been School Director, 
 
378 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 JOHNSON D. F. P.O.Orion; Dem; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON JAS. Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON J. A., P.O.Orion; Dem; born Va. 
 
 JOHNSON J. M. Sec. 35, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON JOHN M., P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth. 
 
 JOHNSON J. P. Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON L. P. Sec. 34, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 JOHNSON OSCAR, Sec. 31, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON NICHOLAS, Sec. 34, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 JOHNSON SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Linn; born in Sweden, Sept. 22, 1805; 
 came to this county in 1846; Rep; Luth; owns go acres, valued at $5,000; son of John Nel- 
 son, of Sweden; name of first wife was Christine Larson, who died 1S49; two children, Jno. 
 M. born 1829, Samuel Henry, born 1831; both sons milling in Orion; name of second wife 
 Anna Eliza Samuelson, born Nov. 5, 1S07; married March 6, 1850. 
 
 JOHNSON SAMUEL, Sec. 3, P.O. Orion; farmer; Luth. 
 
 JONES DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Coal Valley; born in South Wales, Sept. 1. 1806; 
 came to county 1856; Rep; Lib; 70 acres, $4,500; son of Lewis Jones, from South Wales; 
 name of wife Mary Jenkins, daughter of Wm. Jenkins, of same place; born May, 1812; mar- 
 ried Feb. 22, 1834; six children living, Lewis, born Jan. 4, 1S36; Walter, born Feb. 3, 1837; 
 William, born Sept. 19, 1841; Mary Martha, born Jan. 25, 1S48; Richard, born April I, 
 1850; Daniel, born June iS, 1853; in the year of 1854 the body of a Swede was found by 
 N. Huntoon, while running a mowing machine on the farm now owned by Daniel Jones; the 
 body was so far decomposed that the coroner ordered it to be buried near where fou.id; no 
 clue ever was found to the cause of his death. 
 
 JONES REES, Farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Sunny Hill; born in Brecon Co. S. Wales, Dec. 18; 
 1822; came to this county in 1857; Rep; Pres; owns 80 acres of land, valued, at $4,000, 
 and 160 acres in Kansas, and 200 acres in Carroll Co. Iowa; name of wife was Mrs. Margaret 
 Jones, born June 1, 1820; married July 5, 1S52, in Pottsville, Pa.; have two children, Mar- 
 garite Ann, born Feb. 25. 1S61; Samuel, born July 10. 1S65; Mrs. Jones has one son by her 
 first husband, William R. born May 13, 1846; Mr. Jones and family emigrated to this country 
 alone, without kith or kin or friends, first to Pa. and lived there ten years, and then to this 
 county. 
 
 JORDAN ALFRED, Sec. 29, P.O. Orion; born Me; came to 111. 1863. 
 
 JORDAN JAY, Farmer, Sec 36. P.O. Orion; born in Cook County, this state, Sept. 16, 
 1849; came to this county in 1S72; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $5,000; son 
 of Thos. and S. N. Jordan, now of Orion; the elder Mr. Thos. J. once lived in this Tp. when 
 the Indians were very numerous; name of wife was Hannah J. Dunmire, born Dec. 26, 1850; 
 married Jan. 5, 1872; have had four children, two living, Edward, born Oct. 2, 1S74; Albert, 
 born Jan. 29, 1876; Mr. Jordan offered himself to the army, but was rejected on account of 
 age. 
 
 JORDAN MONROE, Orion; at school; Rep; Lib. 
 
 JORDAN THOS. Orion; retired; Rep; Lib. 
 JORDAN W. L. Orion; Rep; Lib. 
 
 T/AMP ABRAM, P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born Pa; came to 111. 1865. 
 
 ■**- KEEL H. D. Sec. 16, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; U. Breth. 
 
 KELEHER DANIEL L. Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Orion; born in County Kerry, Ireland, 
 Aug. 20, 1836; came to this Co. in 1856; Ind; Cath; owns 24oacresof land, val. at$i6,8oo; 
 son of Daniel Keleher, who died in Ireland 1S46; Mr. Keleher is breeding Poland-China and 
 pure-blooded Berkshire pigs; also Norman horses; name of wife was Ellen Currin, daughter of 
 Wm. Currin, of Co. Donegal, Ireland, born June 10, 1S37; married Jan. 19, 1S63; have four 
 children, Mary Ann, born Feb. I, 1864; Ellen B. born Jan. 17, lS6^; Daniel C. born Aug. 
 21, 1870; Ida E. born June 8, 1875; held official positions about twelve years. 
 
 KELEHER THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 14. P.O. Orion; born in County Kerry, Ireland, 
 March 15. 1842; came to this Co. in 1S66; Ind; Cath; owns So acres of land, value $5,600; 
 vol. Co. H, 151st 111. Inf. under Col. Woodhall; was soon detailed on detective duty, under 
 Major Tracy, in the State of Georgia; was son of Daniel Keleher, of County Kerry, Ireland; 
 name of wife was Christine Olson, born in Sweden, June 8, 1845; daughter of Olef 
 Bengtson; married Dec. 16, 1870; have one child, Ida, born March 9, 1S72. 
 
 KELMER J. C. Orion; livery; Rep; Lib. 
 
 KETTERING JAMES, Orion; carpenter; Rep; U. Breth. 
 
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 KERR SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O.Orion; born in County Down, Ireland, July 8, 
 1S32; came to this county in 1853; Dem; U. Pres; owns 240 acres of land, value $12,000; 
 son of Wm. Kerr, farmer, of Ireland; name of wife » p a< Sabina Adair, of Ireland, born Nov. 
 20, 1833; married March 26, 1853; have ten children, Samuel M. born Jan. 9, 1854, in 
 Brooklyn, N.Y.; William, born May 1, 1857; James, born Dec. 20, 185S; John, born Sept. 
 " 20, i860; Thos. II. born Nov. 19, ,iS62; Ann Jane, born Oct. 1, 1864; Martha E. born Dec. 
 25, 1S66; Robert P. born July II, 1S68; Joseph B. born Feb. 15, 1870; Margaret, born May 
 3, 1871. 
 
 KILMER J. C. born Pa; came to Henry Co. 1855. 
 
 KINKAID M. P. Attorney, Orion; born in Virginia, in 1850; came to this county 1869; 
 Ind. in pol. and relig; graduated in the law department of the Michigan University, in the 
 class of 1876. 
 
 KINSEY SHARLOT F. Ml'S. Retired; P.O. Orion; born in Burlington, N.J; daugh- 
 ter of Joseph and Hannah Engle, July I, 1817; came to 111. 1841; Quaker; married Amos B. 
 Kinsey 1841; three children, Whorton J. married Lucette Harland, 1S68; Hannah E. mar- 
 ried Wm. Myers. 1869; Mary Ella, married Wm. W. Slater, 1872; owns house and lot, val. 
 $1,200. 
 
 KNOWLES THOS. E. Prop. Livery and Sale Stable, Orion; born in Bradford Co. Pa. 
 came to this county 1857; ^ e p; Lib; sun of Henry and Elizabeth Knowles, from England, 
 who came to the U. S. 1S33; married in Philadelphia, June 25, 1836; Mr. Knowles died 
 Oct. 29, 1865, leaving nine children, five sons and four daughters; Thos. E. Knowles runs a 
 livery, keeps horses ready at all times for the gayest as well as the most sedate. 
 
 T ARSON S. L. Sec. 29, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Meth. 
 
 *-' LAWSON J. H. Sec. 9, P.O. Orion; tenant; Luth. 
 
 LAWSOX ANDREW P. Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Sunny Hill; born in Centre Port, Sweden. 
 
 May 25, 1824; came to this county in 1857; Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres of land, valued at 
 $10,000; son of Louis Gustafson, of Sweden; Mr. Lawson has held an official position for 
 some time in the church; name of wife was Britie Erickson, born Aug. II, 1S20; married 
 March I, 1846, died Oct. 1, 1874, leaving three children, Chas. P. born July 28, 1853; Gust, 
 born March 10, 1859; Albert, born April 24, 1864. 
 
 LINDHOLM CHARLES J. Farmer, Sec. 33. P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, May 22, 
 1828; came to this county 1853; Rep; Rapt; owns 260 acres of land, valued at $13,000; son 
 of Samuel Petterson, of Sweden; wife's name was Christina Petterson, born March 7, 1833; 
 married Oct. 1854; have eight children, John Justus, born Feb. 4, 1856; Wm. Henry, born 
 July 18, 1858; Frank August, born Feb. 5, 1861; Emily Sophia, born Sept. 20, 1863; 
 Edbloom, born March 30, 1866; Ella Amelia, born May 6, 1869; Mary Aloria, born July 19 
 1872; Chas. Otto, born March 25, 1876. 
 
 LIPPINCOTT J. II. Rep; Ind; born Ohio; came to 111. 1850. 
 
 LINDEN GUST, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; came to 111. 1867. 
 
 LINDWALL S. E., P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 LOVE ALEX, Sec. 16, P.O. Orion; farmer; Pres. 
 
 LONG H. H. Orion; physician; Rep; Bapt. 
 
 LOVE JAMES, Sec. 32, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Pres. 
 
 LONG JOEL W., P.O. Orion; Dem. Univ; born Ohio; came here 1875. 
 
 LOVE WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Meth. 
 
 LUESLEY R. M. Orion; butcher; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 LUND ANNA S. Mrs. widow of John, Sec. 24, P.O. Orion. 
 
 A/TcCAHON JOHN, Sec. 32, farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland. 
 iV1 McCAUSLAND H., P.O.Orion; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 McCAXDLESS WILLIAM, Farmer and Merchant, Sec. 29, P.O. Orion; born in Alle- 
 gheny County, Pa. Nov. iS, 1810; came to this county 1854; Dem; Pres; owns 220 acres of 
 land, value $13,200; son of Alexander McCandless, who died Oct. 1848, leaving eight chil- 
 dren, all but one still living; was in the War of 1812; name of wife was Elizabeth McEwing, 
 of Philadelphia, born June 17, 1S26; married Aug. 26, 1862; Mrs. McCandless' first husband 
 was Isaac A. Walker, of Pa. who died Aug. 12, 1S60, leaving two children, Anna Mary, born 
 June 17, 1850; Francis I. born July 11, 1852. 
 
 McCLOSKY EDW., Orion; laborer; Dem; Lib. 
 
 McCOSLIN JOHN, P.O. Orion; born Pa. 
 
380 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 MCDONALD F. M. Sec. 21, P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Pres. 
 
 MCDONALD S. JL P.O. Orion; born Pa. 
 
 McEWEN JOHN7 P.O. Orion; Dem; Lib; born Pa; came here 1862. 
 
 McGEE SAMUEL, Sec. 20, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib. 
 
 McGILL WM„ P.O. Orion; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 McGOVERN J. H. Orion; merchant; Dem; Lib. 
 
 McGRAW HUGH, Sec. 5; farmer; Pres. 
 
 McKELVEY ELLA, Mrs. widow; Orion; Meth. 
 
 McMEEKEX WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Coal Valley; born Ireland, March 25, 
 1821; came to this county 1856; Rep; U. Pres; owns 62 acres of land, valued $4,000; came 
 to the U. S. 1847; settled in Philadelphia; then to 111. 1853; wife's name was Agnes Reed, 
 of Ireland; married July 23, 1853; nine children, all living: James, born May 11, 1854; Mary 
 Jane, May 26, 1856; William, Nov. 13, 1858; Francis, May 14, 1861; John, March 3, 1864; 
 Robert C. June 30, 1866; Hugh, June 24, 1S69; Alexander, Oct. 23, 1871; Agnes Alida, May 
 17, 1874. 
 
 McWHINNEY AND. Rep; Lib; born Ind. 1824; to 111. 1S54. 
 
 McWHINNEY E. H. Orion; farmer; Rep; Meth. 
 
 MANNING J. R. Secy; P.O Sunny Hill; farmer; Rep; Bapt. 
 
 MARTIN JENNETT Mrs. P.O. Orion; born Scotland 1822; to 111. 1S51. 
 
 MAWBY VINCENT H. Farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Orion; born in Iowa Oct. S, 1852; came 
 to this county in 1874; Rep; Lib; owns So acres of land, valued at §5,000; son of Bartholo- 
 mew, who with three sons enlisted in the late war and honorably discharged, all of which 
 were b >rn in England; name of wife was Sarah Jane McHenry, born April 9, 1835; married 
 Mr. Mawby July 3, 1875; her first husband, Edward Bell, left two children, John J. and El- 
 mer E.: Mrs. Mawby was one of the eight ladies who destroyed the liquor and broke up the 
 sale of whisky in 1856 in this town. 
 
 MEALMAN ADAM, Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Orion; born in Franklin Co. Pa. Aug. 25, 
 1822; came to this county 1858; Dem; U. Breth; owns 240 acres of land, value $17,000; son 
 of John Is., and Catherine Mealman, who emigrated from Pa. to Rock Island Co. 1839; fam- 
 ily consisted of six boys and four girls; his father, Mr. John K. was in the war of 1812; his 
 grandfather was a British soldier, brought over to this country to fight our forefathers, de- 
 serted immediately on his arrival, joined Washington's forces, fought like a true and valiant 
 soldier all through the revolutionary war; first wife was Harriet Kimball, born April 19,1827, 
 married April 15, 1847. died Dec. 27, tS65, having had six children: Kasia, born Dec. 2<\ 
 1848; William, Jan. 8, 1851; Russell, July 3, 1S53; Sarah, Jan. 31, 1856, died April 3, 1S57; 
 Maria, March 10, 1858, died Oct. 19, 1S76; John K. Dec. 25, 1S60, died Feb. 24, 1875; Cla- 
 rissa L. Aug. 17, 1863; second wife, Rachel L. Dyal, born April 22, 1S44; married Dec. 27, 
 1866; three children: Minnie E. born Feb. 22, 186S; Edna E. May 19, 1S70; Hattie M. Feb. 
 19, 1873. 
 
 MEALMAN CHAS. P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1S45; to 111. 1S69. 
 
 MEANOR WM. P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 1840; to 111. 1862. 
 
 MEELMAN CHARLES, Sec. 15; P.O. Orion; farmer; Luth. 
 
 MICHENOR DELACY, Orion; school teacher; Dem; Lib. 
 
 MONTGOMERY SAMUEL E. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Sunny Hill; born County 
 Down, Ireland, June 20, 1830; came to this county 1S57; Rep; U. Pres; owns 60 acres of 
 land, value $4,500; son of James Montgomery, who died in this town May I, 1871, aged 76 
 years; name of wife was Catherine McNamara, born March 7, 1S34, daughter of John Mc- 
 Namara. of Ireland; married Dec. 5, 1S51; have six children living: William, born Dec. 6, 
 1855; Margaret Jane, April 12, 1S5S; Georgiana Washington, April 22, 1S62; Samuel, July 
 26, 1865; Elizabeth Agnes, Oct. 9, 1867; Alary Emma. March 31, 1870; Mr. Montgomery 
 emigrated to the county in 1S48, from Scotland, and was in the U. S. Service two years in 
 the late war. 
 MOREY GEO. F. P.O. Orion; clerk; Rep; Meth; born Ohio 1S37; to 111. 1839. 
 MORTON JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 2: P.O. Orion; born in Butler Co. Ohio, Jan. 27, 
 1835; came to this county 1856; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land, value $9,600; son of 
 Zalmunna and Clarissa Morton, who settled in Adams Co. III. in 1848; are direct descend- 
 ants from fie Plymouth company of New England; name of wife was Margaret J. Cate, of 
 nuincy, 111, born Dec. 10, 1841; daughter of Joseph and Sarah Cate, of Hancock Co; mar- 
 ried Oct. 13, 1868; have had five children, four living: Clarissa J. born April 4, 1871; Geo. 
 Melville, April 19, 1S73; Clarence Edwin, Oct. 3, 1874; Luella A. March 19, 1S76. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: WESTERN TOWNSHIP. 381 
 
 MORRISON ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Coal Valley; born in Down County, Ire- 
 land, Oct. 13, 1S26; came to this country 1850; Rep; Pres; owns 139 acres of land, value 
 SS.400; came direct from Ireland to Rock Island County, then to this county; name of wife 
 was Margaret McLean, born Dec. 13, 1S27, came to this county 1849; married July 31, 1853; 
 two eldest children are dead; three living: Joseph Robert, born March C2, i860; William 
 John, Oct. 21, 1862; and Margaret, July 28, 1867. 
 
 M U.MAN L. H. Rep; Lib; born Pa. 1S42; to 111. 1S6S. 
 
 XT EPSON JUST, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; to 111. 1869. 
 
 "^ NEUMANN HENRY, Orion; merchant; Rep; Lib. 
 
 NEUMANN JULIUS, Orion; merchant; Dem; Bapt. 
 
 NELSON OSCAR, Orion; laborer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 NILSON PETER, Sec. 25; P.O. Orion; farmer; Luth; to 111; 1868. 
 
 PjUGH G. W. photographer; Dem; born Eng. 1849; to 111. 1855. 
 ^^ OUGH HENRY, Orion; carriage maker; born Eng. 
 OUGH THOS. Orion; carriage maker; Rep; born Eng. 
 OWENS JOHN, Orion; merchant; Rep; Lib. 
 
 DARKS H. H. P.O.Orion; Rep; U. Pres; born 111. 1849. 
 
 "*■ PATRICK W. D. Orion; jeweler; Rep; Lib. 
 
 PETERSON ANDREW M. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden Aug. 27, 
 1S28; came to this county 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 520 acres of land, valued §31,200; son of 
 Peter and Mary Christine Johnson; Peter Johnson died in the old country in 1S66; Mary, 
 his wife, then came to this county, and is living here now; name of wife was Cary L. Swan- 
 sen, born Sept. iS, 1827; married March 29, 1857; have had seven children, five now living: 
 Mary Louisa, born April 24, 1859; Caroline Sophia, Nov. 17, i860; Emma Matilda, Feb. 6, 
 1863; Christine Charlotte, Jan. 26, 1865; Ida Josephine, July 20, 1S71; there were only five 
 houses in the town when Mr. Peterson came here. 
 
 PETERSON AUGUSTUS, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1S49; to 111. 1852. 
 
 PETERSON J. A. Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1843; to 111. 1867. 
 
 PETTERSON A. F. Sec. 9; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 PETTERSON ALEX. Sec. 26; farmer; Luth; born Sweden 1838; to 111. 1868. 
 
 PETTERSON ALFRED, P.O.Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1S44; to 111. 1869. 
 
 PETTERSON AUGUST, P.O. Orion; laborer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 PETTERSON C P. Sec. 2; P.O. Orion; farmer; Luth. 
 
 PETTERSON DAVID, Sec. 24; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 PETTERSON JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Orion; farmer; born Sweden. 
 
 PETTERSON JOHN, Sec. 24; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 PETTERSON JOHN, Sec. 14; P.O. Orion; farmer; Meth. 
 
 PETTERSON J. P. W. P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born this Co. 1851. 
 
 PETTERSON N. P. Farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, Nov. 28, 1812: 
 came to Henry Co. 1S49; R e Pi Luth; owns 160 acres, valued at $9,000; was one of the first 
 settlers of this Tp; son of Peter Nelson, of Sweden; wife's name was Eva Caroline Johnson; 
 married March, 1842; have seven 'children : Anne Maria, Margaret Charlotte, John Peter, 
 William (who married Josephine C. Petterson Nov. 4. 1876), Carl Erick Albeit, Alfred, Ar- 
 thur Edward, and Nels August. 
 
 PETTERSON P. A. Sec. 26; P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1844. 
 
 PETTERSON S. E Orion; sexton Swedish Church; Rep. 
 
 PIERCE JACOB, Sec. 16; P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; U. Breth. 
 
 PIERCE ROBERT J. Sec. 5; P.O. Sunny Hill; farmer; Rep; Pres. 
 
 PRITCHARD JOSEPH, Sec. 21; P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Lib. 
 
 "D EEVES JOHN L. Sec. 19; P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Meth. 
 •^ REEVES M. Orion; Rep; Meth. 
 
 RICHARDSON VANCE, P.O. Orion; Rep; born 111. 1847. 
 RICKLEY J. W. P.O. Orion; Dem; born Switzerland, to 111. 1875. 
 RINGDAUI. AUGUST, Sec. 25; P.O. Orion; farmer; from Sweden. 
 
382 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 RISHEL H. M. P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; to 111. 1865. 
 ROGERS H. K. Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 1849; to 111. 1875. 
 ROSE A. R. Sec. 23; P.O. Orion; farmer. 
 ROST ADOLPH, Sec. 5; P.O. Sunny Hill; tenant; Rep; Luth. 
 
 C AMUELSON A. P. Sec. 24; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth. 
 
 •^ SAMUELSON A. G. P.O. Orion; Dem; Lib; born Sweden; to 111. 1871. 
 
 SAMUELSON CHARLES, Farmer; Sec. 35; P O. Oiion; born in Sweden Nov. 1827; 
 came to this county 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 320 acres of land, value $19,200; came to the 
 U. S. in 1851, stopped six months in N. Y, then direct to this county; holds the office of 
 School Director; name of'wife was Hannah Maria Swanson, born March 22, 1833; married 
 Sept. 12, 1856; seven children, all living: John Albert, born May 29, 1857; Peter August, 
 Nov. 6, 1858; Charles Edward, Sept. 4, i860; Jonas Victor, April 15, 1864; Gust Oscar, Sept. 
 26, 1866; Hannah Amelia, Jan. 11, 1S69; Minnie Matilda, Nov. 26, 1871. 
 
 SAMUELSON JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O.Orion; born in Sweden, Dec. 5, 1835; came 
 to this county in 1852; Rep; Meth; owns 400 acres, value $24,000; volunteered in Co. C, 
 43d 111. Inf. appointed serg't; was in eight battles, among which were Shiloh, siege of Vicks- 
 burg, and Jenkins Ferry in Arkansas; was in service three years; name of wife Mary Larson; 
 mairied May 31, 1867; three children : John Warren, born June 17, 1872; Arthur Herman, 
 Aug. 8, 1874; Edward, Jan. 9, 1877; there were only seven families in this town when he came 
 here; built a fine residencei876, centennial year; seventy Swedes who died with the cholera 
 soon after arrival here, were buried on his farm in one grave. 
 
 SCOTT ARCHIBALD, Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Orion; born Beaver County, Pa. Dec. 6, 
 1806; came to this county in 1857; Dem; Pres; owns 253 acres of land, value $15,000; son 
 of YVm. Scott, who was major in the Beaver Co. Militia in the War of 1812, and died with 
 camp fever, contracted while at Erie, Pa.; Mr. Scott moved from Washington, Pa. direct to 
 this town; name of wife was Elizabeth McCandless, daughter of Alexander McCandless; has 
 three children, Mary Elizabeth; Alexander M. C, Jennie Georgetta; Mrs. Scott's first 
 husband was James Ewing, who left four children; her eldest son, Samuel Ewing, owns 87 
 acres of land, value $5,500, and lives with Mr. Scott. 
 
 SEAGLER FRANK, Orion; Dem; Lib. 
 
 SELLEN ERICK, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden, 1841; came to 111. 1869. 
 
 SELLERS WM. Farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Orion; born Warren Co. Ohio, July n, 1827; 
 came to county in 1S62; Rep; Luth; 136 acres, value $7,500; son of George Sellers, of Ohio, 
 who was under Gen. Harrison in the War of 1812; one of his most prominent battles was that 
 in which Tecumseh was killed, name of wife was Sarah A. Surface, born Sept. 3. 1841, 
 married Jan. 12, 1859; s ' x children, five living, James M. born Dec. 3, 1S59; Elmer E. born 
 Nov. 21, 1862; Mary E. born April 9, 1865; Minnie and May (twins), born April 6, 1868, 
 Minnie died in infancy; Stanley, born May 10, 1873. 
 
 SHEESLEY HIRAM, Sec. 28, P.O Orion; tenant; Rep; U. Brethren. 
 
 SHIVELEY JOHN, P.O. Orion; Rep; Christian; born Virginia. 
 
 SIVERLY JOHN, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden, 1847; came to 111. 1869. 
 
 SMITH ASA H. P.O.Orion; farmer; from NY.; val. prop. $500. 
 
 SMITH JNO. F. Farmer. Sec. 12, P.O. Orion; born Edford Township, Nov. 10, 1854; Dem; 
 Luth; owns 320 acres of land, value $19,200; son of William Smith, who emigrated from 
 Maryland direct to this county in 1849, and still lives on farm first purchased; only three 
 houses in Tp. when Mr. Smith arrived, buying a farm on which one of these houses then 
 stood; Mr. John F. Smith, grandfather on mother's side; Andrew Emert died Sept. 22; 1876,' 
 aged seventy-seven years; Mr. Smith has four sisters, Maggie A. who married Dr. Lavvbaugh, 
 of Phoenix, Mich; Carrie, Ella C. and Emma L; parents living in Edford. 
 
 SMITH WILLIAM L. Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Orion; born in Alleghany Co. Maryland, 
 April 29, 1842; came to this county in 1872; Dem; Lib; owns 170 acres of land, value 
 $8,000; son of Ernest H. Smith, W. Virginia; Vol. Co. B, 2d Iowa Inf.; was out about: 
 three years; was in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh and Corinth, in the latter received a 
 severe wound in the right knee; name of wife was Maria E. Edwards, born May 14, 1849, 
 married Feb. 22, 1873; have one child, William Heniy, born Nov. 30, 1873; Mrs. Smith has 
 one son by her first husband, Abram S. Byerrum, born Nov. 8, 1S68. 
 
 SNIDER DAVID T. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Orion; born in Virginia, Dec. 25, 1835; came 
 to 111. in 1866; Rep; Meth; owns 242 aares, value $16,000; son of James C. whose grand- 
 father was captured by the Indians, when a small boy, and held by them about four years, 
 and when regained by his parents could only remember the name of a mountain near by his 
 father's house, and his book with the letter O in it; name of wife was Hannah Ramsey, 
 daughter of Ira Ramsey, of Monongalia County, W. Virginia, born Nov. 25, 1841, married 
 March 4, i860; three children, James Ira, born Jan. 31, 1861; Emery, born Nov. 25, 1864, 
 and Luther, born July 25, 1867. 
 

 
 
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 ABNER B. LITTLE (deceased), 
 Wethersfield. 
 
HENRY COr NT Y : WESTERN TOWNSHIP. 385 
 
 SNYDER ROBERT, Orion; blacksmith; Rep; Meth. 
 
 SPENCER WM. Sec. 17, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Meth. 
 
 STATES CLAWSON, Sec. 21; P.O.Orion; farmer; Rep; Meth. 
 
 STATES DAVID J. Sec. 16; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; U. Brethren. 
 
 STATES GEO. W. Sec. 21; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Meth. 
 
 STEARNS J. W. Sec. 12; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Lib. 
 
 STEINHOLAN JOHN, Sec. 22; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Meth. 
 
 STEVENS BENJAMIN F. Sec. 9; P.O. Orion; tenant; Dem; Lib. 
 
 STEVENS CHAS. Orion; carpenter; Lib. 
 
 STEVENS E. P. Orion; livery; Dem; Lib. 
 
 STEVENSON OTIS, Sec. 2; P.O. Orion; tenant; Luth. 
 
 STEVENSON THOS. Sec. 3; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Pres. 
 
 SULLIVAN A. W. Sec. 17; P.O. Orion; laborer; Rep; Lib. 
 
 SULLIVAN HENRY, Tenant. Sec. 17; P.O. Orion; born in Ontario Co. N. Y. June 8, 
 1S32; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Lib; works 300 acres of J. S. Keater's land, value 
 $20,000; son of Wm. whose father was all through the Revolutionary War; Wm. Sullivan 
 had five sons in the late war; one son (Marvin), was killed at Stone River battle; Geo. and 
 Solomon were nearly starved to death at Andersonville, were there nine months; name of wife 
 was Lois McKibben, born May 27, 1835, married June 2, 1850; had seven children, six 
 living; Alba W. born May 15, 1852; Myron H. born May 27, 1855; Sarah M. born May 30, 
 1858; Mary E. born Feb. 15, 1S62; Samuel K. born May 7, 1866; Frank E. born April 23, 
 1871; Mrs. Sullivan had three brothers in the late war. 
 
 SULLIVAN W. H. Sec. 17; P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib. 
 
 SUTTON \V. J. teacher; Dem; Lib; born Pa. 1851; came to 111. 1870. 
 
 SWANSON CARLE M. Farmer, sec. 34; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, 1809; came to 
 this county in 1849; ^ e P; Luth; owns 56 acres, value $3,000; son of Charles G. of Sweden; 
 wife was Ann Eliza Johnson, born 1S17, married in 1837; have three children : Charles G. 
 born 183S; Christina Charlotte, born 1843; Emma Matilda, born 1857; Charles G. married 
 Christina Louisa Erickson; Christina C. married John Johnson; Emma Matilda married 
 John Samuelson; Mr. Swanson was one of the earliest Swedish settlers. 
 
 SWAXSON GUST. ALFRED, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, 1839; 
 came to this county in 1853; Rep; Luth; owns 154 acres of land, value $10,000; son of 
 John Swanson, who came direct to this county from Sweden, and died in 1869; Mr. Swanson's 
 mother is still living in Lynn Tp.; name of wife was Carolina Christina Larson; married 
 Jan. 25, 1869; have four children : Joseph Enoch, born May 10, 1870; Luther E. born Jan. 
 12, 1872; Christina Sophia, born May 29, 1S73; Alfred Nathaniel, born June 17, 1875; Vol. 
 Co. H, 112th 111. I. as Alfred Swanson; honorably discharged at Greensborough, N. C. from 
 the U. S. service, June 20, 1865. 
 
 SWANSON C. G, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON JOHN VICTOR, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, Sept. 6, 
 1835; came to this county in 1853; Rep; Luth; owns 240 acres of land, value $14,400; 
 elder brother of G. A. who, with his parents, came direct from Sweden, Jan. 8, 1846; name 
 of wife was Anna Maria Petterson, daughter of N. P. of this town; married March 28, 1863; 
 six children : Hannah May, born Feb. 1, 1S64; Joseph Albert, born Jan. 25, 1866; John 
 Nathan, born Oct. 13, 1S6S; Charlotte Amelia, born May 12, 1871; Luther Edward, born 
 Oct. 17, 1873; Charles Aaron, born Nov. 22, 1875. 
 
 SWANSON OSCAR, Sec. 29, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Meth. 
 
 SWANSON OTTO, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden, 1839; came to 111. 1868. 
 
 SWANSON SWAN, Sec. 16; P.O. Orion; tenant; Luth. 
 
 SWANSON S. J. Rep; Luth; farmer; born Sweden, 1847; came to Til. 1870. 
 
 SWANSON S. P. Sec. 34; P.O. Orion; farmer; Luth. 
 
 HTREGO B. F. Sec. 34; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Quaker. 
 A TREGO EUGENE. Sec. 34; P.O. Orion; farmer; born Pa. 185 1. 
 
 TALBOT ALFRED L. Tenant. Sec. 14; P.O. Orion; born Cambridge, in this county, 
 Aug. 15, 1851; Dem; Bapt; rents 80 acres of land of A. Dyal; son of William Talbot, who 
 was one of the pioneers of this county, and has nine children, six boys and three girls; the 
 latter are married and live in this county; the elder Mr. Talbot has been a leading and 
 official member in the Baptist Church of Cambridge for thirty years; Mr. Alfred L. married 
 Hannah H. Kane, of South Bend, Ind. Jan. 28, 1875; she was born Aug. 28, 1855; have one 
 daughter, Edna May, born Nov. 13, 1876. 
 
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386 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 
 
 TH03IAS GEORGE W. Nurseryman, Sec. 20; P.O. Orion; born in Litchfield County, 
 Conn. Jan. 24, 1S43; came to this co nty in 1857; Rep; Bapt; son of William R. now of 
 Conn.; Vol. Co. C, 112th 111. I. under Col. Henderson; was engaged in the siege of Knoxville; 
 was on the right in the charge at Atlanta, Aug. 6, 1S64, also at the battle at Nashville, and 
 remained under the Col. now a Genl. till the close of the war; name of wife was Emma A. 
 Farrand Allegan County, Mich, born June 5, 1858; married at Pierson, Montcalm Co. 
 Mich. Aug. 18, 1872; two children, Minnie May, born July 10, 1S73; Mabel E. A. born Jan. 
 16, 1877. 
 
 TREGO H. Orion; postmaster; Rep; Lib. 
 
 TREGO H. S. Sec. 28; P.O.Orion; farmer; Rep; Lib. 
 
 TREGO JA3IES, Retired; P.O. Orion; born in Bucks County, Pa. Aug. 1, 1807; came to 
 this county in 1S56; Rep; Quaker; son of Mahlon Trego; wife was Abbie V. Herron, born 
 April 6, 1806, in N. J.; married Feb. 24, 1S34; two children, Scudder H. and Amanda H.; 
 Scudder H. married Emma A. Kinsey in 1S55. and has two children, Joseph P. and Lizzie 
 P.; Amanda H. married Benjamin R. Blackfan. 
 
 TREGO SCUDDER H. Orion; carpenter; Rep; Lib. 
 
 TREGO THOMAS W. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Orion; born in this state, June 19, 1849; 
 came to this county, I S 5 5 ; Rep; Lib; living on his father's farm, 80 acres, value $5,000; son 
 of H. S. and Rebecca B. Trego, of the Quaker faith, formerly from Bucks County, Pa.; his 
 father, H. S. first settled in Mercer Co. in 1S40, and one of the first settlers of this town, and 
 has held many town offices; while living in Mercer Co. was among the sufferers by the great 
 tornado of 1S44, when many of his friends and relatives lost their lives; Mr. Thos. W. has 
 one sister, who married Dr. \Vm. L. Craig, of Pa. who died in 1873. 
 
 TURNER WM. M. Orion; laborer; Rep; U. Brethren. 
 
 » 7ALENTINE E., P.O. Orion; Dem; born Pa. 1849; came to 111. 1854. 
 
 * VALENTINE J. O., P.O. Orion; Dem; born Pa. 1S22; came to 111. 1854. 
 VALENTINE R. D., P.O. Orion; Dem; came to 111. 1854. 
 
 VANCE J. M„ T.O. Orion; retired; Rep; Meth. 
 VANDERVIER C. P., P.O. Orion; produce shipper; Dem. 
 
 VyADE CLARK, P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born W. Va. 
 
 * * WADE COLEMAN, P.O. Orion; teamster; Dem; born W. Va. 
 WADE MILTON, P.O. Orion; teamster; Rep; U. Breth. 
 
 WADE OLIVER P., P.O. Orion; Rep; Meth; born W. Va. 1838; came to 111. 1867. 
 
 WALLERSTADT F. A., P.O. Sunny Hill; clerk; Rep; Luth. 
 
 WALLERSTADT LARS A. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, Aug. 28, 
 1S27; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 200 acres of land, val. $12,000; son of 
 John Wallerstadt; now holds the office of Trustee of the Lutheran Church; name of wife 
 was Sophia Erickson, born May 2S, 1S31, whose father emigrated to this county 1852; mar- 
 ried Dec. 31, 1S53; have seven children living and three deceased, Frank Alexander, born 
 Nov. 29. 1S54; Charles Joseph, 'born Sept. 17, 1857; Simon Lucius, born O t. 28, 1861; 
 Henry Cornelius, born Sept. 21, 1S64; John Albert, born June 7. 1868; Lamiel Edwin, born 
 April 22, 1S70; George William, born Aug. 3, 1872. 
 
 WARD ED. Sec. 18; P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Epis. 
 
 WARD FRED. B. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Orion; born in Washington, D. C, March 20, 
 1S43; came to this county 1S67; Dem; Univ; owns 226 acres, val. $12,000; son of Commo- 
 dore James H. Ward, U. S. Navy, who was killed at Mathias Point, Va. 1S61, and grandson 
 of Col. James Ward, Hartford, Conn; Mr. F. B. Ward now lives upon a % Sec. of land lo- 
 cated with a land warrant given to his grandfather for services in the War of 1S12; Mr. 
 Ward graduated in the Class of 1S64 in the College of the City of New York; name of wife 
 was Julia B. Engle, daughter of Hudson B. Engle, of Orion; born Oct. 19, 1848; married 
 June 17, 1S69; have four children, Sarah W. born April 24, 1870; Fanny B. born Sept. 1871; 
 Amy, born May 9, 1S73; Ruth B. born Oct 18, 1S75. 
 
 WARNER WILDER W. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Orion; born Worcester Co. Mass. Oct. 10, 
 1828; came to lhi> county in 1849; son of Elias and Mary A. Warner (maiden name Mary 
 A. Lawrence); Rep; Bapt; owns 400 acres of land, val. $20,coo, and 800 acres in Kansas; 
 Mr. Warner came to Rock Island in 1848, then to this county, and followed schcol teaching 
 about twelve years; has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Assessor, Supervisor and 
 Notary Public for several successive terms; was a member of the 2Slh session of the Illinois 
 Legislature; name of wife was Olive Washburn, of Mass. born Jure 19, 1834; married Oct. 
 10, 1S54; have six children, Wilder W., born Aug. 10, 1S55; Mary E., lorn July 19. 3 857; 
 Wilmot S., born Feb. 22. 1859; Lawrence C, be in Feb. 27. 1 56 1 : Frank C, bom Feb. 4, 
 1863; Maria A., bom Feb. 21, 1865; Mr. Warner's grandfather, Eiias \\ ainer, was in the 
 battle of Bunker Hill in the War of the Revolution. 
 
HENRy COUNTY : WESTERN TOWNSHIP. 387 
 
 WELLIVER R. P.Orion; Rep; Lib. 
 
 WASHBURN CHAUNCEY E. Fanner, Sec. 2; P.O. Orio*; burn Springfield, Mass. 
 May 17, 1S34; came to this county 1837; Dem; U. Breth; owns 160 acres of land, value 
 $S,ooo; son of Abisha Washburn, who emigrated with his family to this county in 1S37; 
 died Aug. 31, 1S73; Mr. Washburn's mother died in Michigan, while on a visit there, 1849; 
 name of wife was Emily Piatt, of Covington. Ind. born April 5, 1S33; married March 28, 
 1857: have seven children, Ida M., bom July 16, 1S59; Charlotte, born Oct. 7, 1S61; George, 
 born Oct. 20, 1863; Otis, born March 20, 1865; Edward, born Jan. 24, 1867; Eliza J., born 
 Aug. 19, 186S; Emma, born Feb. 22, 1874. 
 
 WAYNE WM. Sec. 9; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Lib. 
 
 WEISS GEORGE, Sec. 17; P.O. Orion; tenant; Dem; Lib. 
 
 WEISS GEORGE, P.O. Orion; Dem; Luth; born Germany 1846; came to Flenry Co. 1851. 
 
 WE THERELL HORACE. P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born R. I. 1810; came to 111. 1859. 
 
 WESTERLUND PETER, Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Osco; born in Helsingland, Sweden, 
 Aug. 10. 1S39; came to this county in 1S50; Rep; Luth; own.-, 320 acres of land, val. $19,200; 
 son of Eric A. Westerlund, who died 1S69; Elizabeth, his mother, died on the ocean, while 
 coming to this country; holds the office of School Trustee; name of wife Elnora C. S. Hult- 
 man, born July 7, 1843; married Feb. 17, 1863; have six children, Oscar W., born Nov. 14, 
 1863; John A., born June 10. 1S65; Augusta M., born June 5, 1867; Emma E., born March 
 13, 1S69; Amdt L., born March 18, 1871; Peter E., born Jan. 24, 1S76; Mr. Westerlund was 
 one of the twelve men who explored the Rio Grande River, in i860; they started from 
 Pike's Peak with ox teams, without guides or road, in a southwesterly direction, as the gen- 
 eral make of country would lead them, until they reached the head waters of the river, then 
 followed it down to Albuquerque, New Mexico, then sold their outfit, and made three boats, 
 and, in opposition to all advice and appeals, started down the unknown river over eight long 
 rapids or falls, where no man was ever known to go before and come out alive; one of which 
 is a point where all the natives claim the river passes under the mountain, and proved it a 
 false idea, only having that appearance, caused by a right angle of the river, where the rocks 
 are 1,000 or more feet high; landed at El Paso safely, and sold their boats for $50 cash, as 
 trophies of a feat never before performed. 
 
 WILLIAMSON HIRAM, Orion, mason; Rep; Lib. 
 
 WILLIAMSON JOSEPH, Orion; carpenter; born Pa. 
 
 WILSON GEORGE, Sec. 15; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Spiritualist. 
 
 WILSON J. S. Sec. 11; P.O. Orion; carpenter; Rep; Meth. 
 
 WILSON JAMES, Sec. 8; P.O. Sunny Hill; tenant, 
 
 WILSON WILLIAM C. Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Morristown; born in Norway. Feb. 11, 
 1839: came to this county in 1857; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, val. $4,500; came to 
 the U. S. in 1853; stopped first at Quebec, Wisconsin, Iowa, and then to 111. in 1S57; volun- 
 teer 37th III. I., under Col. White, of Chicago, afterwards was under Col. Black; was in bat- 
 tles of Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Chalk Bluff, siege of Vicksburg, and the fall of Mobile; 
 was honorably discharged at Camp Butler, 111; enlisted as a private and rose to a Captaincy, 
 and served in the United States Army four years and ten months; name of wife was Ellen 
 E. Showalter of this state, born July 2, 1S45; married Dec. 6. 1S66; have five children, 
 Mary E., born Oct. 2, 1867; Adella I., born Sept. 20, 186S; Clara A., born Oct. 28, 1869; J. 
 Canby, born May 6, 1S73; Ralph K,, born April 6, 1875; lost one boy. 
 
 WOOD B. P. Sec. 4; P.O. Coal Valley; Rep; Lib. 
 
 WOOD C. S. Sec. 4; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Lib. 
 
 WOOD TIMOTHY, Sec. 4; P.O. Coal Valley; farmer; Rep; Lib. 
 
 WOOD TIMOTHY Jr. Sec. 4; P.O. Coal Valley; Rep; Lib. 
 
 A/OUNGQUIST JAMES A. Sec. 24; P.O. Osco; Rep; Luth. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 
 ORION. 
 
 Blackfatl R. R. M. D., Breeder Poland-China, and Berkshire Pigs, from import- 
 ed stock. 
 
 Gabrielsotl Eric, Dealer in General Merchandise; Produce and Stock shipper; 
 sells Foreign Exchange and Passage Tickets to all European ports. 
 
388 VOTERS AJSD TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 Higgins Levi, Grain Dealer and Justice of the Peace. • 
 
 Johnson, Lloyd & Co. Props. Union Flouring Mills. Custom work a specialty. 
 
 Keleher Danl. L, Breeder Poland-China, and thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs ; also 
 Norman Horses not surpassed in the State. No pains has been spared in 
 the selection of this stock. Sold at reasonable terms. Res. Sec. 14. 
 
 Kinkaid M. P. Attorney. at Law and Loan Office. 
 
 Knowles ThOS. E. Livery and Exchange Stable. Free Hack in connection 
 with Orion House. 
 
 Owens & McCandleSS, Dealers in Groceries, Queensware, Hardware and Stoves. 
 Thomas Geo. W. Nurseries, Sec. 27, P. O. Orion. 
 
 LYNN TOWNSHIP. 
 
 ADAMS CHAS. Sec. 16; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Greenbacker; 90 acres, value $3,600. 
 
 ALMQUIST FRANK, Sec. 13; P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer Rep; born in Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON A. G., P.O. Lynn Center; rents farm of R. M. Thompson; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON ANDREW, Sec. 21; P.O. Lynn Center; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 130 acres. 
 
 ANDERSON C. G. Lynn Center; furniture dealer; born in Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON CHAS. G. Sec. 2; P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Rep. born Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON C. M. Sec. 6; P.O. Swedona; farmer; Rep; Luth; b >rn in Sweden; 70 ac. $2,800. 
 
 ANDERSON E. M. Sec. Il; P.O. Lynn Center; rents farm of D. McKillop; Rep; Meth; 111. 
 
 ANDERSON EDWARD, Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Rep; Meth; born 111. 
 
 ANDERSON FRANK O. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheim; rents farm of Steven Stevenson; Rep; Luth. 
 
 ANDERSON J. FRANK, Sec. 1; P.O. Osco; rents farm of John Swanson; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON J. O. Sec. 12; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 4S0 acres. 
 
 ANDERSON PETER J. Sec. 30; P.O. Opheim; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 ac. $4,000. 
 
 ARASMITH JOHN W. Farmer, Sec. iS; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Henry Co. 111. in 
 1835; Rep; owns 300 acres land, value $15,000; was School Director one year, and Collector 
 one year; married Rosilla M. Derby, of Illinois, in 1862; seven children : Alvin J., Fred A., 
 Ida M., Minnie M., Hattie O., Lillie P., and Fannie A. 
 
 ASK JO H ANAS, Sec. 5; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 10 acres. 
 
 ASTROM CHAS. Sec. 36; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres, $3,200. 
 
 DAKD C. L. Sec. 5; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 88 ac. val. $3,520. 
 
 D BERGQUIST J. P. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; l8oac. 
 
 BERGSTRON ANDREW, Sec. 2: P.O. Lynn Center; rents farm of Mrs. Westerland; Rep. 
 
 BENGSTON B. F. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden 
 in 1849; came to Henry Co. in 185:; Rep; Luth; owns 153 acres land, value $6,500; served 
 as Collector one year; Constable two years; married Gustava Charlotte Anderson, of Sweden, 
 in 1870; three children, names: Arved Ulysses, Gustava Elizabeth, and Adelia Gustina. 
 
 BENGSTON Gr. Farmer and General Merchant, Sec. 14; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden 
 in 1837; came to Henry Co. in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres land, store, merchandise, 
 etc., value $14,000; has been Town Clerk eight years; Supervisor one year; School Trustee 
 three years; married Anna L. Swanson, of Sweden, in i860; seven children, named: Frans 
 A., Anna M., Augusta E., Ida J., John W., Johanna A., and Carl G. 
 
 BJORKLUMD N. P., P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden; house and lot. 
 
 BLACKMAN" C. V. Mrs. Lynn; Postmistress; widow of Judge H. C; born Pa. 1823; 
 came to county 1872; he served in the Sth Kansas V. I., 2nd Lieut, three years, promoted to 
 Major and Lieut. Colonel, and died at Holly Springs, Miss., while in the service; Mrs. Black- 
 man has been Postmistress four years; two children, Theodore V. and Cornelia L. 
 
 BLOSS ANDREW, Sec. 6; P.O. Lynn Center; fanner and blacksmith; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 B03REN CHAS. Sec. 32; P.O. Opheim; fanner, rents of Victor Hultgren; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 BOUTENSTERN WM. V. Sec 34; P.O. An.lover; farmer; Rep; Pres; Prussia; 600 ac. $2,400- 
 
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 BKIGGS JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1S30; came to Henry 
 Co. 1S52; Rep; Luth; owns 165 acres, val. $8,ooo; married Sarah Lena Johnson, of Sweden, 
 
 in i860; five children : Chas. August Swan Alfred, John Aimer, Saml. Manuel, and Hulda 
 
 Josephine. 
 BROLINE A., P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 BKOODEEN" ANDREW, Manufacturer of Harness, etc., Lynn; came to Henry Co. 
 
 in 1867; born in Sweden in 1843; Rep; Luth; owns house shop, lots, merchandise, etc. val. 
 
 Si, 500; married Carrie Hallquist. of Sweden, in 1873; one girl, name Beda Beata. 
 BURNISON If ALENA Mrs. Sec. 18; widow of Jonas Peter, farmer; born Sweden; 40 acres. 
 
 /^ALKE JOHN P. Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, lives with father; Dem; born 111. 
 
 ^ CARLSON C. J. Sec. 19; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 240 ac. $9,600. 
 
 CARLSON C. J. Sec. 21; P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents Gustav Johnson; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 CHARLESTON C. A. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden 80 acres, $3,200. 
 
 CLARK EDWARD P. Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, with father; Dem; Pres; wife; child. 
 
 CLARK W3I. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; born in Ireland in 
 1819; came to Henry Co. in 1840; Dem; Pres; owns 350 acres land, val. $18,000; married 
 Almira Pdlsbury, of Grafton Co. N. H. in 1842; five children, names: Esther A., Louisa A., 
 Amelia R., John P., and Edward P. 
 
 T^NGHOLM C. O., P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 ^ ERICKSON E. A. Sec. 12; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, rents of S. P. Johnson; Rep; Luth. 
 
 UAHR FRANK, P.O. Lynn Center; farm -laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 FROST PETER, Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 (~^ ABRIELSON AUGUST, Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 450 acres. 
 
 ^ GABRIELSON JOHANAS, Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 GABRIELSON WM. Sec. 4; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; 111; 190 acres, $7,600. 
 
 GRAN C. J. Sec. 11; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 80 acres, $3,200. 
 
 GUSTAFSON A. M. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 29; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden 
 in 1840; came to Henry Co. in 1S51; Rep; owns 160 acres land, val. $8,000; was Private in 
 112th I.V.I., Co. D; promoted to Corporal; served three years; Town Clerk one year; Col- 
 lector one year; married Johanna Sophia Charlson, of Sweden, in 1S66; three children: 
 Alme N., Ina Affesene, and Allen Abraham. 
 
 GUSTAFSON G. W. Sec. 30; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Meth; Sweden; 160 acres, $6,400. 
 
 GUSTUS NEL.SON, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1836: came to 
 Henry Co. in 1S54; Rep; Luth; owns 265 acres land, val. $12,000; has been Assessor seven 
 years; married Clara Matilda Magnusson, of Sweden, in 1862; three children: John Edwin, 
 Oscar Theodore, and Hulda Redovina. 
 
 T T ARDY J. Lynn Center; auctioneer; Rep; born Pa. 
 
 HANSON C. J. Sec. 6; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 200 ac. $6,000. 
 
 HANSON SWAN, Sec. 6; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 40 acres, $1,600. 
 
 HEGREN F. O., P.O. Lynn Center; basket-maker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 HENRY ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1S28; came 
 to Henry Co. 1853; Rep; Luth; owns 240 acres land, val. $12,000; married Caroline Ma- 
 tilda Johnson, of Sweden, in 1S57; six children: John Alfred, Chas. August, Frans Albert, 
 Hilda Christina, Emma Sophia, and Lydia Otelia. 
 
 HILBRING HENRY, Sec. 16; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Germany; So acres, $3,200. 
 
 HOAG IRA G., P.O. Opheim; station agent St. L., R.I. & C. R.R; born 111. 
 
 HOGRFN OTTO, Sec. 1; P.O. Lynn Center; brick-maker; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 HOLADAY GEO. Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; farm-laborer; Rep. 
 
 HOLM SWAN, Sec. I; P.O. Lynn Center; brick-maker; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 4 ac. $1,600. 
 
 HOOLTGRFN J. V. Sec. 32; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 128 acres, $4,800. 
 
 HOOGNFR SAML. Sec. 19; P.O. Lynn Center; fanner; Sweden; owns 120 acres, val. $4,800. 
 
 HULTMAN A. P. Lynn; tailor; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden; owns house and lot. 
 
 T SRALLSON A. 1'. Sec. 20; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 120 ac. val. $4,800, 
 *■ ISRAELSON JOHN, Sec. 20; farmer, with father, A. P; Rep; Meth. 
 
390 VOTERS AUD TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 JACOBSON P. A., P.O. Opheim; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 JOHANSON NELS, Sec. 24; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 70 ac. val. $2,800. 
 
 JOHNSON ALEXANDER, Sec. 36; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; 120 acres, $4,800. 
 
 JOHNSON A. J. Sec. 10; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; no acres, val. $4,400. 
 
 JOHNSON C. J. Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; rents; own house; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON C. M. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheim; Rep; Luth; 100 acres, val. $6,400; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON GUST. Sec. 6; P.O. Swedona; Rep; Luth; 20 acres, val. $Soo; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON GEO. HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Opheim; born in Henry Co. 111. in 
 1849; R e P; Meth; owns 200 acres, value $10,000; married Anna Engstrum, of 111. in 1871; 
 one girl, Dora Levina. 
 
 JOHNSON HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1S27; came 
 to Henry Co. in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000; married Hellen 
 Christena Swanson, of Sweden, in 1858; three children, Ida Carolina, Henry William, and 
 Hanna Christena. 
 
 JOHNSON JACOB A. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1845; came 
 to Henry Co. 1849; B.ep; Luth; owns 80 acres, value $3,700; married Emma Jane Ander- 
 son, of Sweden, in 1870; three children, Henry Alfred, Verney Edward, and Fred. Almor. 
 
 JOHNSON J. P., P.O. Lynn Center; farmer and crpenter; Rep; Luth; 20 acres, $800; Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON JOHN V. Sec. 25; P.O. Ophiem; farmer; Rep; Luth; owns So acres. 
 
 JOHNSON MARGARET Mrs. widow of J. F. Sec. n; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; 240 acres. 
 
 JOHNSON OSCAR, P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON OTTO Mrs. Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; farmer; 108 acres, val. $4,300; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON PETER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 28; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden, 
 1829; came to Henry Co. 1857; Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; has been 
 Postmaster five years. School Director three years; married Fredricka Pearson, of Sweden, 
 in 185 1 ; four children, named Peter A., Anna Matilda, Ellen Adean, and Emma Louise. 
 
 JOHNSON PETER, Sec. 7; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; 50 acres, val. $2,000. 
 
 JOHNSON SWAN P. Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Andover; born in Sweden, in 1832; came 
 to Henry Co. in 1853; Rep; Luth; owns 466 acres land, value $25,000; was School Direc- 
 tor six years; married Christine Peterson, of Sweden, in 1856; has five children, named 
 George W. John A. Ida M. Frank L. and Hulbert J. 
 
 T ARSON ANDREW, Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; renter S. P. Johnson; Rep; Luth; 80 acres. 
 
 -*— ' LARSON ANDREW, Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; fanner; lives with son; Rep; Luth. 
 
 LARSON A. J. Sec. S; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 240 acres. 
 
 LARSON B. K. Sec. 18; P.O.Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 120 acres. 
 
 LARSON C. M. Sec. 20; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 150 ac. 
 
 LARSON CHAS. V. Sec. 14; P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 LARSON ERIC, Sec. 23; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 290 acres. 
 
 LARSON FRANK, Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; farmer with father; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LARSON FRANK L. Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; farmer, renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LARSON JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 132^ ac. 
 
 LARSON OLEP, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1840; came to 
 Henry Co. in 1862; Rep; Luth; owns 60 acres land, value $2,400; married Anna Sophia 
 Hegg, of Sweden, in 186S; two children, named Frank Oscar, Esther Julia. 
 
 LARSON O. W. Sec. 30; P.O. Opheim; farmer with P. I. Anderson; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LARSON WM. P.O. Lynn Center; farmer with father, B. K.; Rep; Luth. 
 
 l.AWSON ANDREW, P.O. Opheim; farm laborer with father, F. L.; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LAWSON FRANK L., P.O. Opheim; farmer; rents 86 acres; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 LEIF CHAS. Sec. ti; P.O. LynnCenter; laborer on R.R.; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 LEMBKE WM. Sec. 17; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Dem; born in Germany. 
 
 LINCOLN H. N. Opheim; laborer; Rep; born in Sweden. 
 
 LINCOLN JOHN N. Opheim; constable; Rep; born in Sweden. 
 
 LINCOLN NELS. N. Gen'l Corns.; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1842; came to 
 Henry Co. in 1S72; Rep; Luth; was 1st Sergt. in the nth U.S. Vts. Co. E, one year and 
 a half; honorably discharged; married Caroline Charlson, of Illinois, in 1S67; three children. 
 
 LINDBECK C. A. Sec. 25, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; owns 100 ac. 
 
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 LINDELL C. J. Sec. t, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep ;Luth; born in Sweden; 80 ac. $3,200. 
 
 LINDQUEST GUSTAF, Sec. n, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 LINDSTROM C. J. Hardware Merchant and Dealer in Agricultural Implements Lynn; 
 born in Sweden in 1846; came to Henry Co. in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns house, store, lot, 
 mdse. etc., val. $3,500; was Town Clerk four years, now Justice of Peace, has been four 
 years, School Trustee six years; married Louise G. Carlson, of Sweden, in 1872; two chil- 
 dren, named : Mary Rosetta, Ida Charlotte. 
 
 LIMBERG JOHN, Sec. II, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 acres. 
 
 LONG JOHN S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 16. P.O. Lynn Center; born in Pa. 1835; 
 came to Henry Co. in 1854; Greenbacker; owns 550 acres land with brother, val. at $20,000; 
 was School Director and Trustee ten years, Supervisor six years; married Nancy J. Fleming, 
 of Ohio, in 1862; seven children, names : Wilson W., Fleming T., Alice M., Julia, Birdie 
 E. and Jessie L., Alice M. 
 
 LONG THOS. Sec. 16, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; born in Pa; owns 550 ac. land with bro. 
 
 LUNDGREN C. A. Sec. 35, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 100 ac. 
 
 LUNQUIST J. K. Sec. 22, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 160 ac. 
 
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 cKILLOP A. lives with father, Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; born Canada. 
 McKILLOP DAL. lives with father, Sec. io, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Canada. 
 McKILLOP MALCOLM, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; born in 
 
 Scotland in 1812; came to Henry Co. in 1S55; Rep; Pres; owns 240 acres land, val. $14,- 
 
 400; has been School Director four years; married Catharine Cook, of Scotland, in 1844; 
 
 has eight children, named: Mary, Catherine K., Elizabeth, Flora, Dank, Archibald, Malcolm, 
 
 and Amelia. 
 McKILLOP MALCOLM, lives with father, Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Canada. 
 MAGNUSSON CHAS. J. Sec. 30, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 170 ac. 
 MAGNUSSON MAGNUS, Sec. 2, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 MALM J. A. Sec. 36, P.O. Woodhull; farmer with father, S. J.; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 MALM S. J. Sec. 36, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; owns 80 ac. $3,200. 
 MATHSON OLOF, P.O. Opheim; farm laborer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 MATHSON THOMAS, Sec. 33, P.O. Opheim; farm laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 MELIN A. P. Sec. 5, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; owns 10 ac. $400. 
 MELIN JOHN, Sec. 5, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer with father, A. P.; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 MOLEBERG C. P. farmer, rents of T. White; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 MONTER GUST. Sec. 3, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 10 ac. $400. 
 MUMA L. H. Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; teacher; Rep. 
 
 TVr EAL THOMAS, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; born England. 
 
 ^ NELSON CHAS. J. Sec. 6, P.O.Swedona; farmer; Rep; born Sweden; 200 ac. $8,000. 
 
 NELSON JOHN, P.O. Opheim; rents farm of John Ridenour; Rep; Meth;bornin Sweden. 
 
 NELSON STEPHANAS, Sec. 26, P.O. Opheim; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 NELSON VICTOR, P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents of John Samuelson; Rep. 
 
 NEUMANN V. Genl. Merchant, Lynn; born in Prussia in 1841; came to Henry Co. in 
 185S; owns store, house, lot, mdse. etc., val. $8,000; was in the I42d I.V.I., Co. B, as Musi 
 cian; married Anna Wickstrum, of Galva, III. in 1865; four children. 
 
 NORALL A. Sec. 12, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 107 ac. $4,280. 
 
 NORDQUIST JOHN M. Sec. 31, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 NORMAN C. W., P.O. Lynn Center; runs threshing-machine; Dem; born in 111. 
 
 NORMAN ELIS, P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 OSLUND J. P. Lynn Center, carpenter; Rep; born Sweden. 
 OSTROM C. G. Sec. 56, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 ac. $3,200. 
 
 T3ALM CHAS. Sec. 13, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 ■*■ PETERSON A. J. Sec. 35, P.O. Opheim; farmer; rents of Foster; Rep; Luth; born 111. 
 PETERSON ANDREW, Sec. 27, P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents of Ridenour; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 PETERSON AUGUST, Sec. 24; P.O. Lynn Center; faimer, renls; Rtp: Luth: born Sweden. 
 
392 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 PETERSON ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden in 1827; came to 
 Henry Co. in 1S52; Rep; Lulh; ■ wns 256 acres land, value 810,240; married Ellen Ander- 
 son, of Sweden, in 1S55; four children — Mary Ellen, Josephena, John Edward, and Frans 
 Henry. 
 
 PETERSON ANDREW P. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 33; P.O. Opheim; born in 
 Sweden in 1S27; came to Henry Co. in 1851; Rep; Lath; owns 320 acres land, value $16,000; 
 married second wife, Sophia Johanna Shult, of Sweden, in 1.866; four children — Charles T., 
 Frank E., Melinda, and Anna. 
 
 PETERSON C, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Lulh; born in Sweden; owns 178 acres. 
 
 PETERSON C. A. Sec 35; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Lath; born in Sweden; 100 acres. 
 
 PETERSON C. F. Sec. 20; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 120 ac. 
 
 PETERSON CHAS. F. Sec. 33; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden; 2553c. 
 
 PETERSON CHAS. G. Sec. 17; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON GUST. Sec. 24; P.O. Andover; farmer; rents of Boldensten; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON JAPPA, Sec. 22; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON J. J. Sec. 31; P.O. Opheim; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON N. ERICK, Sec. 14; T.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON N. P. Sec. 25; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 acres. 
 
 PETERSON O. Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 40 ac. 
 
 PETERSON P. B. Sec. 23; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 60 ac. 
 
 PETERSON PETER H. Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 ac. 
 
 PILLSBURY GEO. B. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 16; P.O. Lynn Center; born in 
 Grafton Co. N.H. in 1S16; came to Henry Co. in 1S36; Dem; owns 933 acres land, value 
 Sso.ooo; has served as Trustee, Supervisor, Treasurer, and Justice of Peace; married Eliza- 
 beth J. Greely, of New Hampshire, in 1846; three children — Louisa A., George B., and 
 Henry L. 
 
 DEHN JOHN M. Sec. 36; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 120 acres. 
 ROSE \VM. Sec. 6; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 100 ac. 
 
 RIDENOUR JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Opheim; born in Pa. in 1S07; came to 
 Henry Co. in 1854; Dem; owns 80 acres land, value §3,200; married Susanah Beightel, of 
 Pa. in 1S30; nine children — Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary, Hannah, Anna E., Amanda S., John 
 B , Wra. B„ David E. 
 
 ROSENSTONE ANDREW, P.O. Lynn Center; retired; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 ROSENSTONE JOHN G. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1832; 
 came to Henry Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 300 acres land, value $15,000; has been 
 School Director seven years; married Caroline Peterson, of Sweden, in 1857; five children — 
 Nancy J., Nellie C, Edwin A.. James N., and Reuben L. 
 
 RYDMAN AUGUST, Sec. 10; P.O. Lynn Center; section boss on R.R.; Rep; Luth: Sweden. 
 
 CAMUELSON SAM'L, Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden. 
 
 ^ SAMUELSON SAMUEL A. Sec. 2; P.O. Lynn^Center; farmer, renter; Rep; born Sweden. 
 
 SAMUELSON C. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser. Sec. 33; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden, 
 1833; came to Henry Co. 1849; Rep; Luth; owns SSo acres of land, value S44.000; married 
 Carolina Peterson of Sweden in 1849; three children, names: John Albert, Almon Victor and 
 Caroline Matilda. 
 
 SAMUELSON JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 33; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden 
 in 1S15; came to Henry Co. in 1S49; owr >s 840 acres, value S42.000; was Commissioner of 
 Highways five y.-ars; married Mary Charlotta Peterson of Sweden, in 1837; four children: 
 John Leander, Solomon August, Mary Sophin ami Johannes; Rep; Luth. 
 
 SAMUELSON LEANDER, Farmer, Sec. 32; works fathers farm; P.O. Opheim; born 
 in Henry Co. 111. in 1S50; Rep; Luth; married Augusta C. Bergquist, of Sweden, in 1873; 
 two children — Maria Matilda Lydia, and John August Amel. ' *• 
 
 SAMUELSON SOLOMON, Farmer, Sec. 2S; works father's farm; P.O. Opheim; born 
 in Henry Co. 111. in 1853; Rep; Luth; married Wilemene C. Vedergren, of Sweden, in 1S76. 
 
 SAMUELSON JOHN, Sec. 11; Lynn; wagon-maker; Rep: Meth; born Sweden; owns shop. 
 
 SAND J., P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SANDOHOL S. Sec. 20; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 216 ac. 
 
 SCHMIDT ER. Sec. 23; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; born in Germany; owns 500 ac. $20,000. 
 
"£?£ 
 
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 Capt. J. B. RIDENOUR, 
 Woodhull. 
 
HENRY COUNTY : LYNN TOWNSHIP. 395 
 
 SERMAN G. W. Sec. 29; P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents of Fife; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden. 
 
 SESTRAND C. W. Sec. 32; P.O. Opheim; rents farm of J. Tracy; Rep; I. nth; born Sweden. 
 
 SHUCK M., P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Dem; born in 111. 
 
 SHULT HONS, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1834; came to 
 Henry Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 335 acres land, value $12,000; was School Director 
 eightyears; married Mary Johnson, of Sweden, in 1S62; five children, names: Albert T., 
 Frank A., Oscar A., Anna Josephena, and Ida Emedia. 
 
 SHULT P. J. Sec. 3; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 83^ acres. 
 
 SJA PETER, Sec. 33; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 5 acres. 
 
 SLATT C, P.O. Andbver; farmer, with father, Swan Slatt; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 SLATT SWAN, Sec. 24; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 10 ac. $400. 
 
 SNIGGS AUGUST T. Clerk for G. Bengston, Sec. 11; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden 
 in 1846; came to Henry Co. in 1853; Rep; Luth; was Collector two years, Town Clerk one 
 year, School Director one year; was in 112th I. V. I., Co. H, as private, three years; married 
 Matilda L. Rosberg, of Sweden, in 1S69; four children, names: Win. A., Gilbert T., Arma 
 M., and Almeda E. 
 
 STEN J. P. Sec. 2; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres, val. $3,200. 
 
 STODDARD E. S. Lynn Center; dealer in stock; Rep; born in 111, 
 
 STROMQUEST JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 STROMQUEST JONAS, Sec. 5; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON ANDREW G. Sec. 11; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, with father; Rep; Luth. 
 
 SWANSON C. J. Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, rents of Larson; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON ISAAC, Sec. 5; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 50 acres. 
 
 SWANSON JOHN M. Sec. 1; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 153 acres. 
 
 SWANSON J. P., P.O. Opheim; rents farm of C. J. Samuelson; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON L. Mrs. widow of John Swan son, Sec. 2; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; born Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON PETER, Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 40 ac. 
 
 SWANSON SWAN, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1818; came 
 to Henry Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 180 acres land, value $9,000; married Stina Cajsa 
 Peterson, of Sweden, in 1S46; ten children : Andrew Gustaf, Swan John, Peter August, Frans 
 Theodore, Christina, Anna Lena, Inga Maria, Carolina, Emma Louisa, Josephina. 
 
 SWANSON SAML. A. Sec. 14; P.O. Lynn Center; rents farm of E. Schmidt; Rep; Luth. 
 
 SWANSON S. J. Sec. 11; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, with father; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON S. J. Sec. 25; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 40 ac. $1,600. 
 
 SWEDLUND T. P.O. Woodhull; merchant; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 T^HOMPSON FRED. P.O. Lynn Center; ticket agt. R.R.I. & St. L. R. R.; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 * THOMPSON RICHARD N.Sec. 2; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Pres; born N.Y.; 95 ac. 
 TRACY JAMES A., P.O. Opheim; farmer with father, Joab; Dem; born 111. 
 
 TRACY JOAB, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Opheim; born in Indiana, 1831; 
 came to Henry Co. 1851; Dem; owns 1,200 acres land, value $60,000; was School Director 
 and Trustee eighteen years; married Mary Jane Coon, of Indiana, in 1850; ten children, 
 names: Ellen, Catharine, Rachel, Minnie, Mary Jane, Wm. R., James A., Willis O, Jesse, 
 and Joab. 
 
 TRACY W. U. Sec. 31; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Dem; born in 111. 
 
 TURNAR AUGUST, Lynn; boot and shoe maker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns house, etc. 
 
 T 7"ANBUREN T. I. P.O. Swedona; photographer, rents Johnson; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y. 
 
 * VISTRAND CHAS. Sec. 6; P.O. Swedona; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 ac. 
 VTSTRAND J. P. Sec. 6; P.O. Swedona; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 77 ac. $3,080. 
 
 Vjy ESTER LUND ANDREW, Sec. 14. P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 ** WESTERLAND JONAS, P.O.Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 390 ac. 
 WEAVER W. W. Dealer in Grain and Stock, Opheim; born in N. Y. in 1838; came to 
 Henry County in 1866; married Mary A. Rounds, of 111. in 1867; f.uir children, Chas. 
 Wallace, D. Wilmont, Myrtle and Mabel. 
 WESTRAN JOHN P. Sec. 6, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; born Sweden; owns 80 acres; $3,200. 
 WHITE JAMES, Sec. 26, P.O. Opheim; famer; Pep; Meth; born England; owns 75 acres. 
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396 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 
 
 WHITE R. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26, P.O. Ophein,; born in England in 1S32; 
 came to Henry County in 1855; Rep; Pres; owns 256^ acres land, val. $12,800; was School 
 Director twelve years; married Elizabeth Neal, of England, in 1S52; nine children, viz : 
 Wm. G. T., John R., Lesley A., Mary E., Sarah L., Maria, Angelina, Alice R. and Ethel I. 
 
 WILLIAMS MARTIN, P.O. Lynn Center; dealer in grain; Dem; born Sweden. 
 
 WRIGHT JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 23, P.O. Opheim; born in England in 
 1830; came to Henry County in 1857; Rep; owns 183 acres land, value $9,200; School 
 Director two years; Road Commissioner two years; married Sarah White, of England, in 
 1851; seven children, viz: William, James, Rosan, Emaline, Elizabeth, Minnie, and Martha. 
 
 WRIGHT WM. Sec. 26, P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents of John; Rep; born England. 
 
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 OUNG C. P. Sec. 16, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 
 LYNN CENTER. 
 
 Bengston G. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Boots, Shoes, etc. 
 
 BrOOdeen Andrew, Dealer in Wagon and Buggy Harness, Saddles, Bridles, 
 Halters, Collars, Whips. Blankets, etc. Carriage Trimming a specialty. 
 
 Lindstrom C. J. Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware and Agricultural Imple- 
 ments. 
 
 Neumann V. Dry Goods and General Merchandise. 
 
 OPHEIM. 
 
 Weaver W. W. Grain and Stock Dealer. 
 
 ANNA WAN TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A KINS FRANK, Annawan; teacher; Dem; born in Pa. 
 
 ■^^ ALLEN E. Annawan; teacher; Rep; born in N. Y. 
 
 ALLEN EMORY A. Annawan; principal school; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 ARK LAND JOHN, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; U. Breth; from Canada. 
 
 ANDREWS S. Li. Miller, Annawan; born in Franklin Co. Pa. Feb. 24, 1826; came to 
 county 1859; Rep; Cong; wife was Fannie Talbot, of Taunton, Somersetshire, England; 
 born Dec. 10, 1839; nas f° ur children, Albert T., A.Grace, Carlos S. and H. Maud; Mr. An- 
 drews was Captain of Co. H 134th I. V. I.; has been Supervisor six years; has been elected 
 Chairman of .the Board twice. 
 
 ARMSTRONG P. Sec. 7; P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter. 
 
 "D ACKUS L. C. Annawan; engineer; Dem. 
 
 *-* BATTEN ELI, Sec. 20; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Rapt; from N.Y. 
 
 BATTEN ELT D. lives with father, R. W. Batten; Rep; U. Breth; born in 111. 
 
 BALDWIN J. B. Restaurant, Annawan; born Essex Co. N. J. Dec. 22, 1839; came to 
 thiscounty in 1S65; Rep; owns house and lot, value $1,200; married Miss Sarah Slate, of 
 Greene Co. N.Y. Nov. 1868; has two children; keeps a fine Restaurant; was in army four 
 years. 
 
 BARKER S. N. Merchant. Annawan; born in Oswego Co. N.Y. Jan. I, 1835; came to Ibis 
 county 185S; Rep; Lib; owns 320 acres of land, value $15,000; wife was Helen J. Hartley, 
 born Bureau Co. 111. Nov. 27, 1841: married Jan. I, 1S62; has three children; Mr. Barker is 
 by trade a blacksmith; worked at his trade six years in Annawan; has been a member of 
 Town Council five years, School Treasurer seAen years. Justice of Peace, also legal adviser. 
 
 BARTO O. D. Annawan; mason; Dem. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: ANNAWAN TOWNSHIP. 397 
 
 BATTEN GILBERT, lives with father, Eli Batten; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio. 
 
 BATTEN J. R. P.O. Apnawan; farmer; renter; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio. 
 
 BATTEN" K. W. Farmer, Sec. iS; P.O. Annawan; born Madison Co. Va. July 8, 1829; 
 
 came to county in 1855; Rep; U. Brethren; owns 300 acres of land, value $15,000; personal 
 
 property $4,000; wife was Mary J. Hilman, born Preble Co. Ohio, Jan. 31, 1834; married 
 
 Jan. 1S52; has nine children, seven living; has been Commissioner of Highways. 
 BATTEN S. W. Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; from Ohio. 
 BEAM EDWARD, P.O. Annawan; carpenter; Dem. 
 BEVINS WM. Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Eng. 
 BELLOWS A. M. P. O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep. 
 BICE JAS. 31. Wagon and Carriage Maker, Annawan; born Peoria Co. 111. Sept. 25, 1843; 
 
 came to this county 1854; Rep; owns house and shop, value $2,500; wife was Anna Liza 
 
 Luther, of Lake Co. Ill; married Jan. r, 1867; has five children; was in army three years; 
 
 has been member of Town Council. 
 BICE ROBERT, Shoemaker, Annawan; born Jo Daviess Co. 111. Oct. 1, 1846; came to 
 
 this county 1854; owns house, value $1,200; wife was Margeret E. Thackeary, born Bureau 
 
 Co. Oct. 27, 184S: married Feb. I, 1875; has one child, James W.; has been Clerk of Town 
 
 Council, Town Clerk, and Collector. 
 BLIX DAXIEL Sr. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; born Warren Co. Ohio, Dec. 4, 
 
 1806; came to this county 1S53; Rep; U. Brethren; owns 2S0 acres of land, value $16,000; 
 
 wife was Elizabeth Fry, of Loudon Co. Va. born 1809; married May 25, 1829; has had 
 
 twelve children, nine living. 
 BLIX DAXIEL Jr. lives with his father; born Warren Co. Ohio, April 26, 1846; came to 
 
 county 1S53; R e P; U. Brethren; owns 177 acres, value $10,000; wife was Hannah R. Car- 
 
 rell; married Dec. 20, 1S66; has five children. 
 BLIN SAMUEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Brethren. 
 BLIN SOL. Sec. 13; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; U. Brethren; from Ohio. 
 BOHART JACOB, Sec. 18; P.O. Annawan; farmer, renter; from Belgium. 
 BOLTN DANIEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio. 
 BOLT WM. Annawan; lumber dealer; Rep; from N.Y, 
 BOOTH R. P. Sec. 35; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Eng. 
 BOSS I*. P.O. Annawan; retired; Rep; from N. Y. 
 BOWEN DAVID, laborer; Rep; born in Canada. 
 BRAIXARD WILLIAM E. Sec. 13; Farmer and Stock Shipper; P.O. Annawan; born 
 
 Medina Co. Ohio, March 28, 1S3S; came to this county 1854; Dem; Lib; owns 260 acres, 
 
 value $13,000; wife was E. J. Prince, of Yorkshire, Eng. born Oct. 17, 1S38; married Oct. 
 
 3, 1S58; has five children; is a breeder of Chester white swine. 
 BRISTOL DAVID, Annawan; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; from Michigan. 
 BRISTOL ERVINE, Annawan; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born N. Y. 
 BROADBENT WM., P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; born in Eng. 
 BROWN EDWARD, Annawan; Rep; from N. Y. 
 BROWN JOHN, Annawan; laborer; Rep. 
 BROWN JOHN, Annawan, carpenter; Rep; from N. Y. 
 BROWN WM. Annawan; Rep; Meth. 
 
 BROWNING FRANK, Annawan; teacher; Rep; Bapt; born N. Y. 
 BROWXIXGr J. H. Farmer, Annawan; born in Conn. Nov. 1, 1824; came to this county 
 
 1S58; Rep; Bapt; owns 26 lots, value $2,000; first wife was Marietta Gardner, of N. Y. 
 
 died May 30, 1864; second wife Mrs. Lois Williams, born Oct. 3, 1842; married June 14, 
 
 1871; has three children. 
 BU-FFETT EMMETT, Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; from N.Y. 
 BUFFETT WM. Sec. 33; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 BUMPHREY C. H. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; born in Putnam Co. 111. April 1, 
 
 1840; came to this county in 1852; Rep; personal property value $8,000; wife was Mary E. 
 
 Morton, born Nov. 26, 1867; has four children; in the army four years. 
 BUMPHREY M. A. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Mass. 
 BURNS JOHX, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Annawan; born Somerset Co. Me. Maich 4, 1825; 
 
 came to this county 1852; Rep; Bapt; owns no acres of land, valued at $5,500; personal 
 
 propeny $1,500; wife was Gratie Weston, of Somerset Co. Me. born June 29, 1829; married 
 
 Sept. 3, 1851. 
 
 BUTTERMORE DANIEL, Annawan; blacksmith; Rep; Brethren; from Pa. 
 
398 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 /~"*AMPER J. S. Annawan; constable; Dem; from Del. 
 
 ^-' CARROLL H. N. Annawan; engineer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 CAMPER J. W. Jeweler and Dealer in Watches, Clocks, &c; residence and P.O. Anna- 
 wan; born in Kent Co Del. Sept. 4, 1841; came to Henry Co. 1S64; Rep; Bapt; owns 
 house and lot, value $2,000; married Miss Addie M. Treager, of Ohio, Oct. 8, 1863; one 
 child; wife keeps a first-class Millinery Shop in connection with his fine Jewelry Store. 
 
 CARROLL JAMES R., P.O. Annawan; renter; Lib; Brethren; from Ohio. 
 
 CARROLL JOHN, P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Brethren. 
 
 CARTER GEORGE, Sec. 18; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Eng. 
 
 CARTWRIGHT MARSHAL, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; born 111. 
 
 CASH D. F. Annawan; laborer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 CASTNER JACOB, Annawan; teamster; Rep; from Ireland. 
 
 CELLUS FRANK, Sec. 5; P.O. Annawan; farmer; from Belgium. 
 
 CHAMBERLANEC. V., P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Mass. 
 
 CHAPPELL HENRY H. Livery, Annawan; born Oswego Co. N. Y. Feb. 20, 1841; 
 came to this county 1866; Rep; Lib; owns personal property valued at $1,500; wife was 
 Ida E. Lathrop, born May 26, 1852; married July 21, 1870; has one child; was sergeant in 
 army three years. 
 
 CLAWGES C. Mrs. Annawan; widow of Dr. J. W. F. Clawges; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 CLARK J. A. Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Breth; from Pa. 
 
 CLARK J. F. Annawan; carpenter; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
 CLEMENTS CHARLES, Annawan; saloon; Dem; from Germany. 
 
 CLEMENTZ GEO. Annawan; laborer; Dem; born Germany. 
 
 COATS SAMUEL, P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; Breth; born in Illinois. 
 
 COCKERT FRANK. Sec. 8; P.O. Annawan; farmer, renter; from Belgium. 
 
 COLBY TV. D. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Annawan; born in Menard O. 111. Nov. 25, 1838; 
 came to Co. in 1S66; Rep; Bapt; owns 280 acres, valued at $14,000; wife was Mary E. 
 Dodds, of Menard Co. born Nov 2, 1840; married Jan. 16, 1868; has three children, Alfred 
 I., Lydia, and Alice D.; was in army three years. 
 
 COLE VV. W. Jr., student at college; Rep; Bapt; born N. Y. 
 
 COLE WM. W. Justice Peace, Annawan; born in Erie Co. N. Y. July 12, 1825; came 
 to this county in 1855; Rep; owns 130 acres, valued at $7,800; wife was Miss Almira Patch, 
 of Erie Co. N.Y. born Dec. 13, 1830; married April 16, 1848; she died March 17, 1S64; has 
 had five children; was one of the first settlers; helped organize the town; has been Super- 
 visor, Assessor, Collector, and Road Commissioner; taught in Public School 22 years. 
 
 COLLINS E. Sec. II, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem. 
 
 COLLINS LEANDER, Sec. 11; farmer; P.O. Annawan; Dem. 
 
 COLLINS WM. Sec. II; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem. 
 
 COLLINS W.J. Sec. 11, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem. 
 
 COMP HIRAM E. Blacksmith, Annawan; born in Henry Co. April 15, 1852; Rep; his 
 wife was Amelia Linehan, born May 15, 1856; married Dec. 25, 1S76. 
 
 CONKLIN CHARLES, P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep. 
 
 CONKLIN N. P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep. 
 
 CRAIG LYFORD R. Book-keeper, Annawan; bom in Bureau Co. 111. Jan. 24, 1845; 
 came to this Co. in 1874; Rep; Master Lodge of Masons; Clerk of Town Council; was for- 
 merly merchant in Sheffield; was 1st Lieut, in Co. H, 133d Regt. 
 
 CROSBY THOMAS. Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Breth; born in England. 
 
 T~iANIELS JAMES, Sec. 30; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 "^'^ DART A. Sec. 3; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 1XVNTELS JOHN R. Farmer; renter, Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; born in Jackson Co. 
 
 Ohio, Jan. 2y, 1847; came to Co. in 1873; Rep; wife was from Iowa; married May 7, 1871; 
 
 has three children; was in the army. 
 DART G. A. lives with father, A. Dart; teacher; Rep; born in Pa. 
 DART W. C. Annawan; clerk; born in N.Y. July 9, 1847; came to this Co. in i860; Rep; 
 
 wife was Sarah T. Sargent; married in September, 186S, in Kenosha, Wis.; has three 
 
 children. 
 DEBATES JOHN, Sec. 6; P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; from Belgium. 
 
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 DEBOICK PETER, P.O. Annawan; laborer; from Belgium. 
 
 DE MARANVILLE I. Sec. 7; P.O. Annawan; fanner; renter. 
 
 DEMAY DAVID, Sec. 18; P.O. Annawan; fanner; renter; from Belgium. 
 
 DENNIS AUGUST, Annawan; cooper; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 DENNIS FRANK. P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep. 
 
 DENNIS THOMAS, Sec. 17; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 DEWITT HEXRY, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; born in Greene Co. N.Y. May 24, 
 1824; came toCo. in 1850; Dem; owns 240 acres, valued at $14,400; wife was Sarah A. Nel- 
 son, born Oct. 18, 1831, in Canada West; married May 5, 1848; has six children; Black Hawk 
 camped on this farm when on his way to Chicago. 
 
 DEWITT O. D. Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; lives with his father; born Henry Co. 
 
 DEWITT PLATT, Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
 DOW J. L. Grain and Real Estate Dealer, Annawan; born in Canterbury, N. H. May 6, 
 1S30; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; owns 6,000 acres land, valued at $50,000; wife was 
 
 J Maggie B. Lamb, born in Galashiels, Scotland, July 15, 1841; married Oct. 14, 1862; has 
 four children; was Captain of Co. A, 112th Regt.; Mr, Dow is one of the three brothers that 
 came to Annawan before it was a town; they constantly increased in capital, till now; they 
 are doing business in Davenport, Atlantic, and other places in Iowa, besides their business 
 here; has been a member of Town Council. 
 
 DUKLAND LYMAN, Sec. 19; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Breth; from N.Y. 
 
 DUNCAX ANDREW M. Proprietor of New and Popular Hotel at Annawan, just 
 furnished; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. Jan. 24, 1836; came to Co. in 1857; Dem; owns 
 house and lot, valued at $700; wife was Mrs. Mary Lamphere, born in Canada; married in 
 1872; has two children; has been Constable. 
 
 TULLES FRANKLIN, P.O Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Canada. 
 
 "^ ERTZ JOHN, Annawan; shoemaker; from Germany. 
 
 EMMONS C. Annawan; Dem. 
 
 EYER F. H. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; born in Warren Co. Ohio, April 14, 1823; 
 came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Breth; owns 430 acres, value $25,000; personal property, 
 $5,000; first wife was Matilda F. Patten, who died in September, 1850; second wife was 
 Sarah Blin, born in Warren Co. Ohio, June 20, 1831; married Aug. 14, 1851; has had ten 
 children; three living by first wife, and three by second. 
 
 "T^AILON ROBERT, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; from Illinois. 
 FICK J. C. Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Ind; from Canada. 
 
 FERGUSON HENRY Z. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; born in 
 Chenango Co. N.Y. July 2, 1S26; came to this Co. in 1S5S; Rep; Bapt; owns 500 acres of 
 land, $20,000; personal property $5,000; wife was Roxanna M. Cleveland, of the same Co.; 
 married March 24, 1850; has three children; has been Supervisor, Assessor, Collector; was 
 teacher for twenty-five years. 
 
 FERGUSON R. G-. Butcher, Annawan; born in Tioga Co. N.Y. March 12, 1818; came to 
 this Co. in 1865; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot. valued at $3,000; wife was Sophia Bavin, 
 born in England, June 3, 1S25; married March 17, 1844; has two children; the family is 
 noted for their fine musical talents; has been leader of choir thirty vears. 
 
 FRANKLIN R. B., P.O. Annawan; teacher: from Canada. 
 
 FRONK JOSEPH, Sec. 14; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Breth; born Pa. 
 
 FRONK JOSEPH, Jr. P.O. Annawan; lives with his father; Rep; born in Illinois. 
 
 FRONK O. W., P.O. Annawan; lives with his father, Joseph Fronk; Rep; born in Illinois. 
 
 FRONK WM. H. Sec. 23; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 /"*ALVIN WILLIAM, Annawan; foreman on track repairs; Ind; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 ^-^ GILES FRANK, Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Bapt;, Illinois. 
 
 GILES HENItY, Fanner, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; born in Clarke Co. Indiana, Jan. 7, 
 1825; came to this Co. in 1851; Dem; owns 200 acres land, valued at $12,000; wife was 
 Minerva J. Hay, born in Jefferson Co. Indiana, Oct. 2, 1830; married July 2, 1846; has six 
 children. 
 
 G1LFS JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; born Clarke Co. Ind. March 26, 1820; 
 came to county 1865; Rep; Meth; owns 127 acres of land, valued $7,300; wife was Catha- 
 rine Kellar, of Ind; married April 2, 1846; has eight children; Justice of the Peace and 
 Commissioner of Highways. 
 
400 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 
 
 GILES JOHN, lives with father, Jacob Giles; teacher; Lib; Rep; from Ind. 
 
 GILES J. MUNRO, lives with father, Jacob Giles; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ind. 
 
 GILMAN H. N. Annawan; lumber merchant; Dem; from N. H. 
 
 GOCHENOUER J. M. Annawan; merchant; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 GOCHENOUER WM. Farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan, born in Warren Co. Ohio, Fel . 
 21, 1834; came to county 1856; Rep; Brethren; owns 40 acres, value $2,800; wife was Elmi- 
 ra L. Cary, of same Co. born May, 1844; married March 8, i860; have three children, Lil- 
 lian L., Ada F., Olive M. 
 
 GOTHRIDGE JAS. Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; farmer; from Eng. 
 
 TTAMILTON JAMES, Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Canada. 
 
 ** HARKNESS GEO. W. Annawan; clerk; Rep; from N. J. 
 
 HARRIS H. H. Annawan; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio. 
 
 HARTLEY MATT. P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 HAY E. M. Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; born in Jefferson Co. Ind. June 22. 1833; 
 came to this county 1854; Demj owns 210 acres, valued $10,500; wife was Hannah A. 
 Tower, of N. Y.; married Nov. 26, 1S6S; has three children; is a breeder of Jersey stock. 
 
 HAY THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Annawan; born Roxburghshire, Scotland, Nov- 
 26, 1800; came to this country 1S11; to Henry Co. 1856; Dem; Univ; owns 240 acres of 
 land, value $6,000; wife was Sarah Maden, of N. C. born June 2, 1S00; married Nov. 23, 
 1820; has had eleven children. 
 
 HAYES GARRISON, P.O. Annawan; laborer; Dem; Bapt; from Va. 
 
 HAVES J. Mrs. widow, Sec. 10; P.O. Annawan; born Tenn. 
 
 HAXBY JOHN H. Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 HAXBY WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; born in Scott Co. 111. May, 1835! 
 came to this county in 1855; Rep; owns 280 acres land, value $16,000; personal property 
 $2,000; wife was Eveline McGee, of Peoria Co. born Jan. II, 1S50; married March, 1870; 
 has three children; breeder of Poland China hogs. 
 
 HEAPS C. L. Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Annawan; born Lancaster Co. Pa. June 1, 1S35; came 
 to county 1848; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres, valued $4,800; wife was Margate Clement, of 
 Canada, born July 18, 1840; married Oct. 28, 1858; has eight children, four living; is a 
 member of Kevvanee R. A. C. No. 47. 
 
 HEAPS I. G. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Annawan; born Lancaster Co. Pa. Nov. 13, 1840'' 
 came to this county 1848; Rep; owns 200 acres, value $12,000; wife was Rhoda A. Pettys- 
 born Oneida Co. N. Y. Dec. 20, 1844; married May 16, 1S65; has three children; was Capt- 
 Co. I of 27th Reg. of 111. Volunteers; was twice wounded in battle, and was a prisoner a 
 short time at Andersonville; is breeder of Short- Horns, and Norman and Clydesdale horses. 
 
 HEAPS PORTER, lives with his father, W. G. Heaps; born 111. 
 
 HEAPS \V. G. Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Breth; from Md. 
 
 HEATH E. A. Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born in NY. 
 
 HEATH JAS. D. Painter; Annawan; born Fayette Co, Pa. July 8, 1843; came to this county 
 1870; Rep; wife was Louisa Sturm; Ind; married May 24, 1870; has one child; was in army 
 three years; especial atteniion given to carriage painting and graining. 
 
 HEATH J. R. Fanner; Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; born Merrimack Co. N. H. Oct. 3, 1S22; 
 came to this county 1853; Rep; owns 80 acres, value $5,000; personal property $5,000; Mr. 
 Heath is engaged in raising blooded stock; in his herd the following families are represented, 
 Young Marys, Louans, Bracelets, Rosamonds, Pomonas, Adelaides, Craggs, and Duke of the 
 Pines, Head of the Herd; Berkshire swine and young stock for sale; wife was Matilda M. 
 Bass, of Monroe Co. N.Y.; married Oct. 14. 1845; has three children. 
 
 HILDING JOSEPH A. Blacksmith; Annawan; born Wasstergootland, Sweden, March 
 1, 1845; came to this county 1870; Rep; Luth; owns shop and lots; valued $1,700. 
 
 HIRSCHBERGER HERMAN, Hardware; Annawan; born in Brunswick, Germany, 
 Vug. 22, 1839; came to this county in 1861; Rep; Luth; owns house and store valued $4,000; 
 wife was Miss Kate Seyller, of Germany, born March 10, l S44; married Sept. l6, 1862; has 
 four children; was in army three years; is a member of Town Council; Ilirschberger & Co. 
 are the only hardware men in town. 
 
 HOLDR1JDGE C. V. Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O.Annawan; burn LaSalle Co. 111. Nov. 6, 1837; 
 came to this county 1853; Rep; owns 200 acres of land, valued $12,000; personal property 
 $2,000; wife was Elizabeth Simmons, of Ohio; married Nov. 25, 1S59; has seven children; 
 breeder of Short Horn cattle, Berkshire swine and Norman horses. 
 
 HOUSE O. C. P.O. Annawan; teacher; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 
 
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 HUMPHREY H. F. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Annawan; born Ashtabula Co. Ohio, Dec. 18, 
 1S25; came to this county in 1S56; Rep; Cong; owns 340 acres of land, value $20,000; per- 
 sonal property $4,000; wife was Martha Becker, born in Canada; married Sept. 21, 1S56; 
 has five children, John A. .Charles A., Franklin G., Mary E. and Jennie M.; breeder of Short 
 Horns, graded cows and Poland China hogs. 
 
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 OHNSON JOSEPH, Annawan; teamster; Rep; from Canada. 
 JONES J. J. Annawan; miller; Bapt; born in Ohio. 
 
 T/"ING EDWARD, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Ind. 
 
 KELSEY IRA, Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan; farmer; born in Conn. 
 
 KELSEY ERASTUS, Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; born Conn. Jan. IO, 1821; came 
 to county 1S56; Rep; 180 acres, value $10,000; wife was Fannie Way, died March 22, 1869, 
 second wife was Johanna Burgess, of Maine, born in Somerset Co. Jan. 1, 1812, married 
 Dec. 30, 1869; has three children. 
 
 KENEGY C. H. Annawan; physician; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. 
 
 KRAUSE HARMAN, Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 KRAUSE L. Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Germany. 
 
 T AMB W. Mrs. Annawan; postmistress; Bapt; from Scotland. 
 
 LAMONT JOHN, Annawan; engineer; Rep; from Canada. 
 LEWIS G. W. Rev. pastor of Bapt. Church, Annawan; Rep; from N.Y. 
 LINEHAN J. R. traveler for Chicago house; Dem; born 111. 
 L1NEHAN R. Annawan; saddler, Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 LOUGHREY ANDREW, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; from Pa. 
 LOWREY WALTER, P.O. Annawan; farmer; rents; Rep; born 111. 
 
 TV /TcCLOUD BENJ. Sec. 18; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; from Ind. 
 
 ^* McCOY ARCHY, Annawan; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. 
 
 McDERMAND ROBERT, Annawan; farmer and Tp. Coll; Rep; Bapt; from Nova Scotia. 
 
 McNEELY JOHN", Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; born Jefferson Co. Ind. March 1, 
 
 1826; came to this county in 1S52; Rep; owns 440 acres of land, valued $25,000; personal 
 
 •property $4,000; wife was Catherine Slaughter, born in same Co. Oct. 2, 1827; married Oct. 
 
 30, 185 1; has eight children, three boys and five girls. 
 MACHESNEY A. T. P.O. Annawan; farmer; from Pa. 
 MACHESXEY GEORGE, Annawan, Carpenter and Toiner; born in Westmoreland Co. 
 
 Pa. Oct. 26, 1826; came to Co. 1855; Rep; Meth; wife was Sarah Kinnan, born in same Co. 
 
 Feb. 28, 1836, married Feb. 2S, 1865; has two children George C. and Dora J. 
 MACHESNEY JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Annawan; born Westmoreland County, 
 
 Pa. March 17, 1S17; came to county in 1854; Rep; U. Brethern; owns 680 acres, valued at 
 
 $34,000; wife was Mrs. Silvinda Johnson, of Indiana, born Dec. 29 1834; married Jan. 30 
 
 1861; has five children. 
 MACHESNEY TAYLOR, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Pa. 
 MACHESNEY WM. Annawan; boarding-house, Rep; from Pa. 
 MASON 1 THOMAS, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; Brethren. 
 MESS MORE GEORGE, Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from Pa. 
 MESSMORE HENRY S. Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Annawan; born in Pa. Jan. 18, 1830, 
 
 came to this county 1851; Dem; U. Brethern; wife was Christina Blinn, born Oct. 13, 1S33; 
 
 married May 21, 1855; seven children, three living; owns 280 acres land, valued $16,000; 
 
 personal property, $2,500. 
 MESSMORE JOHN. Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from Pa. 
 MINARD GEORGE. Sec. 10, P.O. Annawan; farmer; from Canada. 
 MINARD SOLOMON, Farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Annawan, born in Canada, Feb. 24. 1814; 
 
 came to county in 1S60; Rep; Meth; owns 400 acres, valued $20,000; wife was Elizabeth 
 
 Barron, of N. Carolina: second wife was Mary Barron; one child living; was the first settler 
 
 of Annawan; knew old Shabbona; helped to arrest the murderers of Col. Davenport. 
 MOON GEORGE, Sec. 20, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep. 
 
 MOON MATHEW, Sec. 25, P.O. Annawan; farther, ren'er; Bapt; from England. 
 MOON STEYEN, Farmer, Sec. 35, T.O. Kewanee; born Yorkshire, England, Dec. 1S22; 
 came to county, 1S53; Rep; owns 320 acres of land, value $]6,cco; wife was Sarah retch of 
 same place, born Feb. 26, 1832, married Nov. 1849; nas s ' x children. 
 
402 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 MOON SETH H. Sec. 24, P.O. Annawan; fanner; Rep; born in England. 
 
 MOON THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Annawan; born Yorkshire, England, March 5, 
 
 1813; came to county in 1865; Rep; Church of Eng; owns 400 acres, valued at $20,000; 
 
 wife was Miss Ann Ilaxby, born in England; married Aug. 12, 1847; has eight children. 
 MOON THOMAS P. Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; lives with father, Steven Moon; Rep; 111. 
 MUMFORD A. J. Sec. 2S; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. 
 MUMFROD EVINGTON, Sec. 30, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep. 
 MUMFORD O. H. Farmer and Mechanic, Sec. 14, P.O. Annawan; born in Oneida Co. 
 
 New York, Sept. 4, 1829; came to county 1S56; Rep; Bapt; owns 3S0 acres; wife was 
 
 Catharine Myers, born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y. Jan. 13, 1S34; married Sept. 9, 1862; 
 
 have three children; Mr. Mumford has 300 acres of unimproved land in Loraine, which is for 
 
 sale, in Sees. 15, 21, 19, II, 22; inquire of G. II. Mumford. 
 MUMFORD W. C. Sec. 28, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Papt; from N.Y. 
 MURREY DAVID, Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Ireland. 
 
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 EWBAKER GEORGE, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 
 
 NEWELL O. W. Physician, Annawan; born Bradford Co. Pa. May 30, 1832; came to this 
 county in 1871; Rep; Ind; owns six lots, valued at §4,000; married Rebecca S. Gale, April 
 
 13, 1S58; has one child, graduated at Keokuk, Rush and Bellevue Colleges; surgeon in army 
 three years; is Police Magistrate. 
 
 /^\LDFATHER S. T. Sec. 27, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; U. Brethern; born Indiana. 
 
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 UACE JAMES, Sec. 31; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep. 
 
 r PARTER I. W. P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 PATTERSON J. \V. P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; 15orn 111. 
 
 PATTER ALBERT B., P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; 111. 
 
 PAINE JUDSON P. Farmer, P.O. Annawan; born in Dutchess County, N.Y.Jan. 22. 
 1834; came to this county in 1854; owns hous. and lot, valued at $2,500; wife was Harriet 
 Webster, Columbia County, N. Y. born Aug. 19. 1834; married Sep. 19, 1852; has two chil- 
 dren; has been Collector. 
 
 PETTITT ALFRED W. lives with father, Samuel Pettitt; Rep; born Canada. 
 
 PETTITT DAVID N. lives with father, Samuel Pettitt; Rep; born in Canada. 
 
 PETTITT SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Annawan; born Cambridgeshire, England, 
 Jan. 7, 1821; came to county, 1853; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres, valued at $S,ooo; wife was 
 Mrs. Saphrona Rohrer, maiden name Troyer, born July 15, 1820, married April 8, 1853; has 
 eight children. 
 
 PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 12, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Denmark. 
 
 PHILIPS FRANCIS, P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; N.Y. 
 
 POMEROY M K. Annawan; druggist; Rep; from Vermont. 
 
 PONT ROBERT, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from England. 
 
 PORTER CHARLES, Annawan; carpenter; Rep; from 111. 
 
 PORTER WILLIAM, Annawan; wheelwright; Rep; Bapt; born in Iowa. 
 
 PRATT WALTER, P.O. Annawan; farmer; from England. 
 
 PRESTON G. T., P.O. Annawan; laborer; from Canada. 
 
 PRINCE GEORGE, Sec. 25, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in England; owns 600 acres. 
 
 PRINCE JOHN, Sec. 25, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co. 
 
 PURDY S., P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Canada. 
 
 "D ATHRUN S. Sec. 11, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 "^ RITCHEY W. W. Sec. IO, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Christian; born 111. 
 
 ROI5INSON J. L. Druggist and Banker, Annawan; Rep; born Whiteside County, Oct. 
 
 14, 1851; came to this county in 1856; owns 40 acres and three lots; married Miss Ella V. 
 Way, Nov. 29, 1874; has one child. 
 
 ROCKAFELER II. Sec. 13, P.O. Annawan; farmer, renter; Dem; Bapt; from Canada. 
 ROE GEO. H. Annawan; laborer; Dem; from N.Y. 
 
JACOB KEMERLING, 
 Burns Township. 
 
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 ROE OMER, Restaurant and Grocery, Annawan; born Greene County, N.Y. Dec. 9, 1855, 
 
 came to this county in 1874; also keeps a billiard hall. 
 ROGERS NORMAN, Sec. 18, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 ROUSE EDWARD, Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Canada. 
 ROWE WM. Annawan; teamster; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 O ARGENT B. C. Annawan; dry goods merchant; Dem; from N.H. 
 SEYLLER L. Annawan; carpenter; Rep; born III. 
 
 SCHEFFER GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Annawan; born in Germany, June 4, 
 1828; came to this country in 1851; to Henry Co. 1864; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, 
 valued at $4,000; wife was Esther E. Ingels, born in Meigs Co. Ohio, Dec. 10, 1827; married 
 Feb. 13, 1S56; has three children. 
 
 SCHNEID CHAS. laborer; P.O. Annawan; Rep. 
 
 SCHWAB FRED, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter. 
 
 SHAW E. E. P.O. Annawan; farmer; lives with father; Rep; born Ind. 
 
 SHAW JONATHAN, Farmer, Sec. 1, P.O. Annawan; born Wayne Co. Ind. May 12, 
 1824; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Univ; owns Soo acres of land, value $25,000; per- 
 sonal property $4,000; wife was Elizabeth C. Everts, of Meigs Co. Ohio; married April 3, 
 1849; has six children; has been Supervisor and School Trustee. 
 
 SITTLER JOHN, Annawan; saloon-keeper; Dem; born in France. 
 
 SITTLER JOSEPH, Annawan; harness-maker; Dem; born 111. 
 
 SLATER EZRA, Annawan; hotel; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 SLATER F. H. P.O. Annawan; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 
 
 SLATER WM. W. Speculator, Annawan; born Albany Co. N.Y. Jan. 18, 1834; came to 
 county 1855; Rep; owns 225 acres, value $9,000; also owns a mill for grinding feed. 
 
 SLICK JAMES, Sec. 9, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born Pa. 
 
 SMITH "W. C. Retired Farmer and Stock Dealer, Annawan; born in Dutchess Co. N.Y; 
 came to county 1854; Rep; Ind; owns house and lot, value $3,000; married Mrs. Rachel 
 Snell, his third wife, in 1876; has had five children; has been largely engaged in stock deal- 
 ing; has been Assessor. 
 
 SPENCER EDWARD, House Joiner, Annawan; born in Canada, June 20, 1843; came 
 to this county in 1848; Dem; owns house and lot; was in army two years; wife was Wealthy 
 Minard, of Henry Co; married Sept. 22, 1874. 
 
 STEVENS JOS. Sec. 5, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; from N.H. 
 
 ST1NEHART F. W. Stock Grazer, P.O. Annawan; born Wayne Co. N.Y. Sept. 2, 1837; 
 came to county 1870; Rep; wife was Frances C. Goodwin, of Merrimack Co. N.H, born 
 May 2, 1845; married March 21, 1864; Mr. Stinehart is proprietor of the celebrated Dow & 
 Alden Pasture, which contains 2,000 acres; is owner of Bashaw stallion Black Duke - has 
 had twenty-one children, nineteen living. 
 
 STINEHART W. B. Sec. 3, P.O. , Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; born N.Y. 
 SWEET DAVID, Annawan; retired; Rep; Advt; from Vt. 
 SWIGER NELSON, Sec. 10, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from 111. 
 
 T^HOMPSON AMOS, P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep. 
 A TROYER C. Sec. 15, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Canada. 
 
 TROYER JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. Annawan; bee-keeper; Rep; Bapt; from Canada. 
 
 TINKER C. A. Farmer; Sec. 15, P.O. Annawan; born in Oneida Co. N.Y, May 12, 1835- 
 came to this county 1845; Rep; Bapt; owns 170 acres of land, valued at $11,000; personal 
 property $4,000; wife was Jennie S. daughter of Capt. Almus Pratt, of Conn, born in De 
 Kalb Co. Nov. 14, 1839; married Nov. 14, 1859; nas f> ve children, Charles N., Nellie G 
 Louisa H., Stella B. and Josiah W. 
 
 TROYER D. C. Speculator, Annawan; born Canada, Oct. 14, 1843; came to this county 
 in 1851; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lots, value $1,000; wife was Mary J. Hollit; married 
 Sept. 3, 1866; has five children by first wife; is in Town Council. 
 
 TROYER JOHN C. Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Annawan; born Canada, Oct. 12, 1838- came 
 to county 1S51; Rep; Bapt; owns 100 acres, value $8,000; wife was Mary J. Patterson, born 
 Nov. 21, 1843; married Nov. 16, 1859; has five children, four living; Mr. Troyer makes a 
 specialty of bee culture and Poland-China hogs; was in army three years. 
 
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406 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 TROYER WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Annawan; born in Canada, Feb. 26, 1832; 
 came to county 1851; Rep; Bapt; owns 270 acres, value $13,500; persona] property $3,000; 
 wife was Iona A. Tinker, born Lewis Co. N.Y. Oct. 13, 1838; has had five children, three 
 living, William S., Albert M., Leroy E.; Ada A. died Dec. 28, 1874, aged 16; Mr. Troyer 
 has the most extensive apiary in Co; choice extracted and box honey for sale. 
 
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 ANLANDSCHOOT A. B. Annawan; saloon; Dem; from Belgium. 
 
 "\ ~\ 7AGNER J. Rev. P.O. Annawan; pastor Unit. Breth. Church; Rep; from Pa. 
 ^* WALGRAVES CHAS. Sec. 6, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter. 
 WAY D. S. Annawan; druggist and banker; Rep; born 111. 
 WAY LYMAN I. Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Annawan; born in Conn. Jan. 29, 1840; came to 
 
 state 1857; to this county 1862; Rep; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $12,000; personal 
 
 property $3,500; wife was Emily A. Harris, of Ohio, born Oct. 14, 1842; married Dec. 29, 
 
 1861; has three children; breeder of Jersey cows and Essex swine. 
 WEBB A. J. Sec. 15, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born 111. 
 WEBB G. Sec. 15, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born 111. 
 WEBB HIRAM, P.O. Annawan; farmer; born Illinois. 
 WEBB J. C. Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Annawan; born in Somerset Co. Me. Sept. 26, 
 
 1S22; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Cong; owns 320 acres, valued at $16,000; married 
 
 Elizabeth E. Burgess, of Somerset Co. Me. Oct. 17, 184S; has four children; has been 
 
 Assessor and Collector; personal property $4,000. 
 WESTPHAL WILLIAM, Shoemaker, Annawan; born Germany, June 7, 1852; came to 
 
 this county 1S7X. 
 WHITE HUGH, Miller, Annawan; born Brooke Co. W. Va. June 23, 1834; came to this 
 
 county in 1861; Rep; owns house and lot; wife was Elizabeth Grape, of Germany, born Oct. 
 
 16, 1832; married 1856; has five children; has been President Town Council for four years; 
 
 Mr. White is the owner of the Norman stallions Exile and Valois; imported Norman horses 
 
 and graded stock for sale. 
 WILBER J. G. Sec. 15, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; from N.Y. 
 WILLET JOHN, Annawan; mason; Rep. 
 WILLIAMS J. D. Farmer, Sec. 11, T.O. Annawan; born in Wabash Co. Ind. Feb. 7, 
 
 1826; came to state 1827; to county 1855; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $7,200; per- 
 sonal property $1,500; Rep; first wife was Fannie Hayes, died May 18, 1869; second wife 
 
 Matilda Rolston, of Canada; has five children. 
 WILSON D. Annawan; retired farmer; Rep; Lib; from Vt. 
 WILSON D. W. Annawan; farmer and teacher; Rep; Lib; from N.Y. 
 WILSON J. J. Annawan; teacher; Rep; from N.Y. 
 WTNTZ PHILIP J. Annawan; Carpenter and Joiner; born in Rappahannock Co. Va. 
 
 Nov. 4, 1826; came to county 1854; Rep; Brethren; wife was Mary Fry, of Warren Co. Ohio; 
 
 married April 8, 1852; was in army three and a half years. 
 WIXON J. N., P.O. Annawan; teamster; Rep. 
 WOLF GEO. Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; from Ohio. 
 WOLF GEO., Jr. P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep. 
 WOODRUFF ALMON, Retired Farmer, Annawan; born in Hartford Co. Conn. June 
 
 24, 1803; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Meth; owns 10 acres, value $2,000; wife was 
 
 Mary Ann Ward, of Canada, born April 25, 1807; married Dec. 7, 1S26; has nine children, 
 
 one died in army. 
 WOODRUFF CHARLES, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 
 WOOLSON ALMON, P.O. Annawan; renter; Dem. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 
 ANNAWAN. 
 
 Andrews S. L. Miller. 
 
 Baldwin J. B. Restaurant and Billiard Hall. 
 
 Barker S. N. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Hardware, Boots, 
 Shoes, Hats, Caps, Agricultural Implements, etc. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: BURNS TO"SVNSHIP. 407 
 
 Bice Jas. M. Wagon, Sleigh and Carriage Maker. 
 
 Bice Robt. Manfr. and Dealer in Boots and Shoes. 
 
 Camper J. W. Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver Plated Ware, Pictures, 
 Frames, etc. 
 
 Camper J. W. Mrs. Milliner and Dress Maker. 
 
 Chappell Henry H. I.ivery Stable. Horses and Carriages to let. 
 
 Cole Wm. W. Justice of the Peace. 
 
 Comp Hiram E. Blacksmith. 
 
 DOW J. L. Dealer in Grain, Real Estate and Live Stock. 
 
 Duncan A. M. Prop. Hotel. 
 
 Exchange Bank, W. L, Robinson, Prest., D. S. Way, Vice Prest., J. L. Robin- 
 son, Cashier. 
 
 Ferguson R. G. & Son, Meat Market. All kinds of Meat for sale. Cash paid 
 for Hides, Poultry, etc. 
 
 Heath Jas. D. House, Sign and Carriage Painter. 
 
 Hilding JOS. A. Blacksmith. 
 
 Hirschberger H. & Co. Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Agricultural 
 Implements, Cutlery, etc. 
 
 Machesiiey Geo. Carpenter and Joiner. 
 
 Newell 0. W. Physician & Surgeon. 
 
 Robinson & Way. Retail Druggists. 
 
 Roe Omer, Restaurant and Grocery. 
 
 Spencer Edward, Carpenter and House Joiner. 
 
 Westphal Wm. Shoemaker. 
 
 White Hugh, Dealer and Breeder of Norman Horses. 
 
 Wintz Philip J. Carpenter, Joiner and Draughtsman. 
 
 BURNS TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A DAMS GEO. Sec. 10, P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, value $8,000. 
 J "*- ALM SAML. Sec. 22, P.O. Kevvanee; from Sweden. 
 
 ALEXANDER SAMUEL, Sec. 8; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, value $8,00O. 
 ALONQUIST GUS., P.O. Burns; from Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON DAVID, Sec. 9, P.O. Burns; farmer; Dem; 260 acres, val. $15,000. 
 ANDERSON IKE, Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; rents of H. Nance; from Sweden. 
 ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, rents. 
 A.NSCOMB WM. Sec. 35, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N.Y. 
 
 TJ ARBER CHAS. Sec. 15, P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 80 ac. val. $5,200. 
 
 BARTON GEO. Sec. 14, P.O. Kevvanee; rents of S. Howard; from Germany. 
 
 BEVTNGTON JOHN, Sec. 12, P.O. Kewanee; works for J. Martin. 
 
 BLOUGH R. D. Sec. 21, P.O. Burns; Rep. 
 
 BRASEL LEWIS, Sec. 11, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 120 acres, $6,ooo. 
 
 BRASEL WM. Sec. 2, P.O. Anna wan; Dem. 
 
 BROWN B. J. Sec. 18; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, $9,000. 
 
 BROWN C. J. Fanner, Sec. 4; P.O. Burns; born in Patterson, N.Y. May 11, 1815; cameto 
 Co. in 1855; Rep; owns 104 acres, value $5,200; married Jan. 7, 1836, to Sallie M. Cowl, of 
 Patterson, N.Y., who was born Dec. 27, 1811; have three children, two sons and one daugh- 
 ter, all living in Henry Co. 
 
408 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 BUCKLEY JOHN, Sec. 30; P.O. Ulah; Ind; from Pa. 
 
 BUCKLEY ROBERT, Carpenter, Sec. 30; P.O. Ulah; born Philadelphia, 18 12; came to 
 Co. 1866; Ind; moved to Farmington, 111. 1837; was the third man who settled in that town; 
 removed to Knox Co. 1859; followed farming six years; was married April, 1832, to Caro- 
 line Lewis, of Mass., who was born 181 1; have had four children, three living and one son 
 died from a wound received in late war; served from 1862 till close of war in 112th I.V.I. 
 
 /^ALDWELL J. V. Sec. 5; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 40 acres, val. $2,000. 
 
 ^ CARBAUGH GEO. Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; Dem. 
 
 CARMINE G. W. Sec. 28; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, val. $8,000. 
 
 CARROLL S. W. Sec. 5; P.O. Burns, farmer; Rep; 40 acres, val. $2,000. 
 
 CARSON MILTON M. Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Pres. 
 
 CARSON SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; born Harrison Co. Ohio, Feb. 4 , 
 1811; came to Co. 1836; Rep; Pres; owns 183 acres, value $8,000; has served as Justice of 
 Peace and held other township offices; married Elizabeth Doty, Sept. 20, 1836, who was 
 born in Trumbull County, Ohio, July 4, 1814; have five children living, three dead, four 
 boys and four girls. 
 
 CARSON T. D. Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Pres. 
 
 CARSON WM. Sec. 3; P.O. Burns; Dem. 
 
 CARTER JOHN N. Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; 80 acres. 
 
 CASEY JOHN, P.O. Burns; works for D. Anderson; Dem. 
 
 CHARLES W. S. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; born in London, England, Nov. 1, 1818; 
 came to this Co. in 1842; Rep; owns 200 acres of land, value $ro,ooo; came to America in 
 1832; stopped at Skaneateles, Onondaga Co. N.Y. five years; came to Lafayette, Stark Co. 
 III. 1837; married to Esther L. Stoddard, April 18, 1839, it being the first wedding in Stark 
 Co; she wa. born in Litchfield Co. Conn., Oct. 6, 1815; came to 111. 1836; was a descendant 
 of one of the oldest families settled in Conn; have had five children, two boys and three 
 girls; three living; second son was the first child born in this section of the country. 
 
 CHARLET A. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; 160 acres, val. $9,000. 
 
 CHARLET A. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; from Germany; $4,000. 
 
 CHARLET FRED. Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Lib; Germany; 70 acres, $4,000. 
 
 CHARLET FERDINAND, Sec. 19; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Germany; 160 acres, $6,000. 
 
 CHARLET JULIUS, Sec. 10; P.O. Kewanee; from Germany. 
 
 CLAYPOOL G. O. Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; works for R. H. Hunter; Rep. 
 
 CLEMENT WM. Farmer and Peddler, Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; born Ireland, Jan. 26, 
 1828; came to this Co. in 1851; Rep; Meth; owns 40 acres of land, value $2,000; wife was 
 Sarah Gash, born Lincolnshire, England, 1836; came to the Co. in 1861; married 1870; have 
 resided in Henry Co. ever since. 
 
 COLDWELL EDWARD, Sec. 5; P.O. Bums; farmer; Rep; 120 acres, val. $2,000. 
 
 COLWELL G. W. Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; Dem. 
 
 CORWIN DAVID P. Sec. 10; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 80 acres, val. $4,000. 
 
 CORWIN WM. Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 
 
 COSNER DAVID, Sec. 17; P.O. Burns; postmaster; Dem. 
 
 COSNER JACOB, Sec. 11; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 550 acres. 
 
 COSNER W. H. Sec. 14; P.O. Burns; Dem. 
 
 COUVEY DAVID, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; Ind; from Germany. 
 
 COUVEY W. J. Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; Ind; from Germany. 
 
 COWDEN DAVID L. Sec. 20; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 120 acres, val. $6,000. 
 
 COWDEN JACOB G. Sec. 17; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 100 acres, val. $5,000. 
 
 COWDEN THOS. C. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Burns; born Guernsey Co. Ohio, Aus^. S, 
 1844; came to Co. 1854; Rep; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,000; served one year in 153d 
 I.V.I. 
 
 COWL E. T. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Burns; born Sullivan Co. N.Y. Nov. 21, 1S09; came to 
 Co. 1854; Rep; Lib; owns 89 acres, value $7,000; lived in Putnam Co. N.Y. from 1818 to 
 1854; has lived in Wethersfield three years; lias worked as a tanner; was married 1835 to 
 Caroline Hinman, who was born in Putnam Co. N.Y. Oct. 25, 1811; have two children, Mary 
 L., married Ira Parker, of Burns; and Lydia A. married Chas. L. Burtis, President of First 
 National Bank, Waterville, Kan. 
 
 CRAIG W. H. Sec. 20; P.O. Burns; fanner; Rep; Ind; born Pa; 100 acres, $5,000. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: BURNS TOWNSHIP. 409 
 
 CRANGLE W.M. F. Sec. l8; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; So acres, $4,000. 
 
 CROSS AERIOUS, Sec. 22; P.O. Kewanee; Dem. 
 
 CROSS H. W. Sec/23; p -0. Kewanee; Ind. 
 
 CROSS W. D. Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; 270 acres, $16, 200. 
 
 T~\AVIS ELBRIDGE, Sec. 18; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, $10,000. 
 
 *-^ DONALDSON R. J. Sec. 22; P.O. Kewanee; lives with father; Dem. 
 
 DONALDSON WM. Sec. 22; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 160 acres, value $10,000. 
 
 DOE JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa; $2,500. 
 
 DOTY HILBERT, Sec. 4; P.O. Kewanee; Dem. 
 
 DOTY T. D. Sec. 4; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 160 acres, value $3, 000. 
 
 T^ATON Q. Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 240 acres, value $12,000. 
 
 *-* EATON STEPHEN, Sec. 29: P.O. Kewanee; Rep. 
 
 EDMONDS SAMUEL, Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; Rep. 
 
 ELSTON GEO. Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; Dem. 
 
 EMERSON LYMAN, Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from West Va; Meth. Epis. 
 
 EMERSON L. W. Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Meth'. Epis; from West Va. 
 
 EMERSON M. F. Sec 14; P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Meth. Epis; from West Va. 
 
 E3IERSOX S. Carpenter, Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; born in Cabell Co. West Va. July 13, 
 
 1S49; came to Co. 1S72; Dem; Meth. Epis; came to state 1870. 
 ENSMINGER CORWIN, Sec. 36; P.O. Kewanee; Rep. 
 
 T^ELL JAMES, Sec. 5; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 200 acres, value $10,000. 
 * FESLER GEO. Sec. 18; P.O. Burns; farmer; 120 acres, $6,000. 
 FINCH JOHN T. Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio. 
 FISHER OSCAR, Sec. 8; P.O. Burns; farmer; Dem; 160 acres, $8,000. 
 FORGROVE JAMES, Sec. 16; P.O. Burns; farmer; Dem; 40 acres, $2,000. 
 
 r* ATES WALLACE, Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; renter; Rep. 
 
 ^- J GERMAN GEO. Sec. 5; P.O. Burns; farmer; Lib; 120 acres, value $6,000. 
 
 GRUBS THOS. B. Sec. 1; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; 160 acres, val. $8,000. 
 
 IT ADSAL J. S. Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, $16,000. 
 
 ** HARRY JOHN, P.O. Burns; Rep. 
 
 HENNING C. Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 160 acres. 
 
 HERB FRED. Sec. 8; lives with O. Fisher. 
 
 HOVINGDON GEO. W. Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111; 80 acres, $4,000. 
 
 HOWARD ISAAC A. Gardener, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; born in Vt. Nov. 11, 1S1S; 
 came to this Co. 1859; Rep; Meth; owns 22^ acres, val. $1,500; was in army, 147th Reg. 
 I.V.I. Mrs. Howard was born in Erie Co. Pa., Nov. 15, 1822; married 1841; had nine chil- 
 dren, seven living. 
 
 HUNTER R. H. Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; farmer, Rep; 160 acres, val. $9,600. 
 
 HUBER G. W. Sec. 16; P.O. Burns; Dem. 
 
 JEIST WM. Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 70 acres, $2,800. 
 JENNINGS J. L. Sec. 7; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Materialist; 320 acres. 
 JOBS T A. Mrs. Sec. 17; P.O. Burns; farmer; 120 acres. $6,000. 
 JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 10; P.O. Kewanee; from Sweden. 
 JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; from Sweden. 
 
 TT'EMERLING CHAS. rents Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee. 
 
 ■ r *- KEMERLING E. P. Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee. Dem. 
 
 KEMERLTNG EDGAR, Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Pep. 
 
 KEMERLING GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; born Ohio, April 15, 1815; 
 came to this Co. in 1841; Dem; owns 322 acres of land, value $16,100; has run threshing 
 machines about 14 years; married Jane Leonard, Sept. 2, 1847, who was born in Ohio, Oct. 
 10, 1827; had six children, four boys and two girls; five living. 
 
410 ' VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 KEMERLIXG JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; bom in Columbiana, Ohio, 
 May 18, 1807; came to this Co. March 23, 1S37; Dem; Ind; owns 426 acres of land, valued 
 at $20,000; married Sarah Allbright, Feb. 10, 1831; she died Sept. 20, 1863; they had nine 
 children, eight living : Levi J., Henry H., Barbara S., Sophrona, Ellener, Prudence H., 
 Charlotte and Elbert P.; married Elizabeth Ewing, Oct. 10, 186S. Mr. K. has been Assess- 
 or and School Director more than 20 years. 
 
 KEMERLING JOSEPH, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; 160 acres, $9,600. 
 
 KEMERLING LUTHER, Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; Dem. 
 
 KEMERLING LYDIA (wid. of Joseph K.), Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; 397 acres. 
 
 KEMERLING PETER, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; farmer, rents. 
 
 KETCHUM E. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; So acres, value $4,000. 
 
 KING E. F., P.O. Kewanee; lives with father; Rep. 
 
 KING GEO. D. Sec. 9; P.O. Burns; Rep. 
 
 KING HORACE, Sec. 33; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; 320 acres, $20,000. 
 
 KING RUFUS D. Sec. 9, P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 220 acres, value $12,000. 
 
 KING W. L. P.O. Kewanee; lives with father; Rep. 
 
 T EHMAN J. Sec. 1, P.O. Kewanee; Germany. 
 
 LEHMAN J. Sec. 2, P.O. Kewanee; from Germany. 
 LEHMAN J. Sec. 11, P.O. Kewanee; from Germany. 
 LEONARD W. Sec. 25. P.O. Kewanee; 240 acres, $14,000. 
 LESTER SIYTLLIAN, Sec. 36, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 320 acres. 
 LONG JOHN, Sec. 6, P.O.Cambridge; Dem. 
 
 LONG NAPOLFON, Sec. 6, P.O.Cambridge; works for J. Long; Dem. 
 LOXGr T. E>. Farmer for J.Long; Sec. 6, P.O. Cambridge; born in Virginia, August 31, 
 
 1854; came to this Co. in 1857; Dem. 
 LOONEY GEO. P.O. Burns; lives with G. W. Huber. 
 LUNDQUIST J. H. Sec. 16, P.O. Burns; from Sweden. 
 LYON M. L. Sec. 23, P.O. Kewanee; renter; Meth. Epis. 
 
 "A/TeCARTY PATRICK, Sec. 31, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 200 ac. $10,000. 
 McCULLOUGH Mrs. Sec. 3, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; 400 acres, value $20,000. 
 
 McCULLOUGH BERKLEY, Sec. 4, P.O. Burns; farmer, lives with father; Rep. 
 
 McCULLOUGH J. M. Sec. 4, P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, value $8,000. 
 
 McCULLOUGH M. Sec. 4, P.O. Burns; farmer, lives with father; Rep. 
 
 McGUIRE JAMES, Sec. 30, P. O. Galva; farmer; Dem; 120 acres, value $5,200. 
 
 McRALL ALBERT, Sec. 13. P.O. Kewanee; Dem. 
 
 M( KALL ROBERT, Sec. 13, P.O. Kewanee; Dem. 
 
 MAHAFFLV MOSES, Sec. 32, P.O. Galva; Dem; Lid; burn Ireland; 342 acres, $20,000. 
 
 MAHONV \VM. Sec. 16, P.O. Burns; Dem. 
 
 MUNSON ANDREW, Sec. 21, P. O. Burns; Sweden. 
 
 MARTIN G. W. Sec. 10; stock-raiser and shipper; Dem. 
 
 MARTIN HUGH, Sec. 9, P.O. Burns; farmer; Dem; ioS acres, value $5,000. 
 
 MARTIN HUGH A. Sec. 13; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 160 acres, $5,600. 
 
 MARTIN JOHN, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; 80 acres, 84,000. 
 
 MARTIN JOHN, Sec. 13; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; 200 acres. 
 
 MARTIN NEWTON, Sec. 10; stock-raiser and shipper; Dem. 
 
 MARTIN R. Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; 120 acres, $6,000. 
 
 MESKER MERRIT, Sec. 3; P.O. Kewanee; Rep. 
 
 MATTESON JOHN, P.O. Kewanee; from Sweden. 
 
 MATTHEWS SIMEON, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Burns; born Hartford Co. Conn. April 17, 
 1812; came to Co. 1S4S; Rep; Freewill Bapt; owns 300 acres, value $15,000; came to Ohio 
 1834; married l'luebe Jane Rogers 1S36, who was born Ohio, 1815; died March 30, 1S6S; 
 have three childreen by this wife— boys; oldest died at Knoxville, Tenn. Dec. 25, 1863, 
 while serving in the late war; married 1871 to Minerva Hemingway, of Litchfield, Co. Conn. 
 who was born 1816. 
 
 MILLER EDWARD, Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 40 acres. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: PERNS TOWNSHIP. 411 
 
 MILLER HARMON S. Sec 25: P.O. Kewanee; farmer; 97 acres, value $3,400. 
 
 MILLER J. H. Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem. 
 
 MILLER JAMES, Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee: Dem. 
 
 MILLER JOHN D. P.O. Kewanee; work> for J. S. Hadsal; Dem. 
 
 MONTA CHRISTIAN, Sec. 11; P.O. Kewanee; from Germany. 
 
 MONTA WM. Sec. 3; P.O. Kewanee; from Germany. 
 
 MOORE JOSEPH, Sec. 33; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 160 acres, $9,000. 
 
 MOSGROYE THOMAS, Sec. 15; P.O. Burns; carpenter. 
 
 MOVERS DAVID L. Earmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; born Crawford Co. Penn. Dec. 
 25, 1S32; came to Co. in 1861; Rep; owns 320 acres, value $20,000; moved to DeKalb Co. 
 111. 1S46; resided there fourteen years; has lived in Howard Co. Mo. 19 months; married 
 Sarah Ault Oct. 3, 1856, of Lycoming Co. Penn; she died Oct. 28, 1857; married Elizabeth 
 Gross, of Penn. for second wife, who was born June 9, 1838; have had four children, three 
 living, boys. 
 
 "\JELSON ELMER, Sec. 20; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 200 acres, value $10,000. 
 
 /"VSGOOD LEVI, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; renter; Rep. 
 
 ^ ( )SGOOD LEWIS, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; renter; Rep. 
 
 OARMER JOHN, P.O.Cambridge; works for J. L.Jennings; Rep. 
 
 ■*■ PERLY HENRY, Sec. 18; P.O.Cambridge; renter; Dem. 
 
 PARKER IRA, Farmer. Sec. 9; P.O. Burns; born Delaware Co. N.Y., April 12, 1809; 
 came to Co. 1S51; Rep; C^uaker; owns 411 acres, value $24,600; moved to Wayne Co. N.Y. 
 in 1815; has lived in Michigan one year, Ohio four, Moline, Illinois, two, Mississippi two, 
 Louisiana three, LaSalle Co. Illinois, one; married Mrs. Mary Woodruff 1854; has one 
 child by this wife; married 1S5S to Mary L. Cowl, from Putnam, N.Y.; have had four chil- 
 dren, two living. 
 
 PETT M. G. Pastor of Freewill Bapt Church; Rep. 
 
 PEUGH ANDREW D. Sec. 19; lives with father; Dem. 
 
 PEUGH JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Burns; born Montgomery Co. Ky. July 12, 1821; 
 came to Co. in 1S65; Dem; Chris; owns 80 acres, value $4,000; moved to Indiana 1828; 
 resided there until 1865; married Elizabeth Roerty 1853; wno was born Garrard Co. Ky. 
 May 8, 1831; have had five children, three living, boys; her father, Columbus Roerty, aged 82, 
 resides with them. 
 
 D EED W. \V. Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, value $10,500. 
 
 -^ RISHEL J. A. Sec. 18; P.O. Burns; Rep; Lib; 85 acres, value $4,500. 
 
 REED ALMEROX, Farmer, Sec. 2S; P.O. Kewanee; born Ontario Co. N.Y., Nov. S, 
 1841; came to this Co. in 1868; Rep; Cong; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,500; was 
 in the army nearly three years in 1st N.Y. Mounted Rifles; joined Grant at Cold Harbor, 
 and took part in all the fighting around Richmond till close of war; wife was Nannie A. 
 Howard, daughter of Capt. Howard, of Kewanee, born in Wethersfielcl 1850, died 1S74. 
 
 ROBERTS MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Burns; born Cumberland, Me. June 20, 
 1796; came to Co. 1852; Rep; Freewill Bapt; owns 40 acres, value $2,500; came to Peoria 
 1833; moved to Fulton Co. 1835; married Minerva Atchison 1825, who was born Monroe 
 Co. N.Y., June 22, 1807, died 1S74; have had twelve children: those living are Diantha, 
 Ann, Martha Jane, William ami Stephen: those not living are Almeda, Emily, John, Jacob, 
 Francis, Edwin and Henry. Mr. Roberts is in his S2.1 year, and reads without spectacles 
 
 ROBERTS WM. Sec. 16; P.O. Burns; Rep; 120 acres, value $6,000. 
 
 ROBINSON WM. Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; Dem; from Ohio. 
 
 ROBSON B. L. Sec. 16; P.O. Bums; farmer; Dem; 106 acres, value $5,300. 
 
 ROE RICHARD, P.O. Burns; works for John Doe; Rep; born Canada. 
 
 ROERTY COLUMBUS, lives with J. Peugh; Dem. 
 
 ROGERS EDWARD, Sec. 27; P.O. Burns; Rep. 
 
 ROGERS JOHN. Sec. 20; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 400 acres, value $20,000. 
 
 RORAH MARTIN, rents on Sec. 26; farmer; Dem; Lib. 
 
 ROSLAND ANDREW, Sec. 8; P.O. Burns; from Sweden. 
 
 ROUVEL WM. Sec. 18; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; 40 acres, $1,500. 
 
412 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 
 
 RUVEL JACOB, P.O. Kewanee; lives with Fred Charlet; Germany. 
 
 RYAN MICHAEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 C ANDALS THOMAS, Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Meth. Epis. 
 
 "^ SCHOONOVER R. F. Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 420 acres. 
 
 SEEFELD J. Sec. 11; P.O. Kewanee; from Germany. 
 
 SILLS HENRY, P.O.Cambridge; works for J. L.Jennings; Rep. 
 
 SHRECK GRIFFITH; Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio; 120 ac. $8,000. 
 
 SKINNER D. A. Sec. 28; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; 100 acres, value $5,000. 
 
 SKINNER HENRY, Sec. 17; P.O. Burns; Rep; from Ohio. 
 
 SNOW G. W. Sec. 7; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, value $8,000. 
 
 SNYDER DAVID C. Sec. 30; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; 80 acres, $4,000. 
 
 SXYDER DANIEL, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, $8,000. 
 
 SNYDER EMMET, Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; rents of H. Page. 
 
 SNYDER GEO. lives with father. 
 
 SNYDER JOSEPH, lives with father. 
 
 SNYDER PETER, Sec. 30; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; 160 acres, $6,500. 
 
 SNYDER ROLLIN, Sec. 13; P.O. Kewanee; Rep. 
 
 SNYDER WILLIAM, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva, farmer; Dem; 320 acres. 
 
 STACK HOUSE J. Sec. 19; P.O. Ulah; Dem; 53 acres. 
 
 STACKHOUSE J. F. Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Ulah; born Tompkins Co. N.Y., May 27, 
 1828; came to Co. 1856; Dem; Meth. Epis; value real estate $1,500; was married Sept. 20, 
 1S54, to Catharine Smith, who was born in Ireland, leaving there at the age of fifteen; have 
 had six children, four living, three boys, one girl; was divorced 1875. 
 
 STANTON RICHARD P. P.O. Kewanee; works for A. Reed; Rep. 
 
 STANTON THOMAS R. P.O. Kewanee; works for S. Lester; Rep. 
 
 STRHECKER G. W. Dr. Sec. 9; P.O. Burns; Rep. 
 
 SWANBURY JOHN, P.O. Kewanee; farm laborer; Dem. 
 
 HTAYLOR F. A. Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep. 
 
 TAYLOR JOHN, Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Freewill Bapt; 320 acres. 
 TAYLOR A. A. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; born Onondaga Co. N.Y., Nov. 30, 1828; 
 
 came to this state in 1S46; Rep; Freewill Bapt; owns 2S0 acres of land, valued at $12,000; 
 
 came to this Co. 1857; has been Assessor four years; wife was Susan Hurlbutt, born in N.H. 
 
 June 22, 1824; had four boys and four girls, seven living, one deceased; married in 1S54. 
 THARP S. M. Sec. 36; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 52 acres. 
 THOMAS WM. R. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; born in Wales, Jan. 16, 1846, 
 
 came to this Co. 1867; Rep; Ind; owns 80 acres, value $5,440; bachelor. 
 TYLER E. Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; carpenter; Dem. 
 
 \X/"ALTER A. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; from Germany. 
 * * WALTER AUGUST, Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; from Germany. 
 WARNER JOHN K. Sec. 15; T.O. Burns; Dem; 120 acres, $6,000. 
 WEDGE H. L. Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 20 acres, value $2,000. 
 WEST STEPHEN, Sec. 8; P.O. Burns; lives with S. Alexander; Dem. 
 WHELAN WALTER, Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee, farmer; Dem; 80 acres. 
 WHETSTONE GEORGE, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 80 acres, $4,000. 
 WILHELM GEO, Sec. 16; P.O. Burns; farmer; Dem; 120 acres, $6,000. 
 WILHELM LEWIS E. Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 160 acres. 
 WILHELM L. M. Sec. 16; P.O. Burns; Dem. 
 WILHELM LAFAYETTE, Sec. 20; P.O.Burns; Dem. 
 
 WILLARD M. Mrs. Sec. 6; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; 50 acres, value $2,000. 
 WILSON JOHN R. Sec. 30; rents of Case.heirs; Rep. 
 WILSON JOSEPH R. lives with J. R. Wilson;' Rep. 
 WILSON NATHANIEL B. Sec. 19; P.O. Burns; rents of U. Wilson. 
 WILSON URIAH, Sec. 19; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 185 acres, value $14,000. 
 WITT C. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; from Germany; 80 acres, $4,000. 
 WRIGHT T. T. Sec. 1; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 240 acres, $13,200. 
 
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 KEWANEE TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A BBOTT CHAS. Kewanee; engineer; Dem; horn Conn. 1835; $500; three children. 
 ^ ABBOTT WALTER M. Kewanee; steam-fitter; Dem; born Conn. 1854. 
 ABEL WM. J. Kewanee; painter; Prot; born Ohio. 
 
 ALVLS DAVID H. Kewanee; physician; Rep; Meth; born in Ky. 1844; three children. 
 AKER JOHN, Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; born in N.Y. State; $500; four children. 
 ANDERSON ANDREW, Kewanee; teamster; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; five children. 
 ANDERSON ANDREW P. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Luth; Sweden; $600; two children. 
 ANDERSON CHRISTIAN, Kewanee; laborer; Luth; born in Sweden; one child. 
 ANDERSON GUSTAF, Kewanee; billiard hall; Rep; Ind; born in Sweden. 
 ANDERSON JNO. J. Kewanee; engineer; Dem; born Pa; $800; one child. 
 ANDREWS EDWARD, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Ind; born in England. 
 ANDREWS GEORGE, Sec. 4; P.O. Kewanee; laborer for Elijah Storey; Dem; born in Ohio. 
 ANTHONY ANONY, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Cong; born in S.C. 
 ARCHER ISAAC, Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Prim. Meth; born England. 
 ASHLEY ALBERT B. Capt. Kewanee; Supt. Lathrop Coal Mining Co; Rep; born Mass. 
 ATKINSON JOHN, Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; Ind; England; $4,000. 
 
 T) AARTZ AUGUST, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Luth; born in Germany; 80 ac. $2,400 
 
 *-* BACKSTROM JOHN E. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1848; one child. 
 
 BAILEY EMANUEL, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; five children. 
 
 BAILEY NORVAL D. Kewanee; machinist; Ind; Cath; born in Wis; three children. 
 
 BAKER E. E. Kewanee; book-keeper; Ind; Ind; born Aurora, 111. 1855. 
 
 BAKER GEORGE, Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; born in Ohio; three children. 
 
 BAKER SIMEON, Kewanee; tinsmith; Rep; Prot; born in Athens Co. Ohio; one child. 
 
 BALCOM JAMES, Sec. 4; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; born in N.Y; three children. 
 
 BALDWIN JAMES H. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Pres; born N.Y. 
 
 BALLOU AUGUST, Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Unit. Evang; Germany; 59 acres. 
 
 BAMFORD ELIAS (son of Sophia), farmer; Rep; Prot; lives with mother. 
 
 BAMFORD SOPHIA Mrs. Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; Prim. Meth; born England; owns 20 ac. 
 
 BARBER MILES F. Kewanee; laborer; Ind; Meth. Epis; born in Pa; two children. 
 
 BARKER ELIZABETH Mrs. (widow of George), Kewanee; Epis; born England; $4,000. 
 
 BARKER JAMES, Kewanee, Wall Paper Dealer and Hanger; born in Weston, York- 
 shire, England, Jan. 18, 1826; came to this Co. in 1863; Ind; Bapt; married Sarah Ward, 
 at Acklan, England, Jan. 26, 1846; she was born in Birdsall, England; has one child, Alice, 
 born in Scarboro, England, March 2, 1S57. 
 
 BARNES GEORGE P. Kewanee; harness-maker; Ind; born in Pa. 
 
 BARNETT JNO. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; born in Mo. 
 
 BARRAUS JOSEPH, Sec. 36; P.O. Kewanee; Ind; Cong; born England; 160 ac. $12,000. 
 
 BARRETT WM. H. Kewanee; pattern-maker; Dem; born England 1S34; $15500; 4 children 
 
 BARROCK CHARLES, Kewanee; drayman; Rep. 
 
 BARTRAM WM. H. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Ohio 1851. 
 
 BARTZ FRED. Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; farmer, lives with son; Rep; Unit. Evang; Germany. 
 
 BARTZ WM. Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Unit. Evang; Germany; 1S0 ac; $5,000. 
 
 BASSETT A. SMITH, Kewanee; printer; Dem; Prot. 
 
 BASSETT CHAUNCEY, Publisherand Editor Kewanee Independent 'yborn in Smithfield, 
 Pa. Oct. 25, 1814; came to this Co. Aug. 1855; Dem; Epis; value of real estate and personal 
 property $3,500; married Ann E. Smith, in Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1840; she was born in 
 Columbus, Nov. 6; has six children living, lost one girl; Mi. Baasett was Postmaster at 
 K wanee from 1857 to June, 1861. 
 
 BATES GEORGE H. Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; born in Pa; two children. 
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416 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 BATES WM. Farmer, Kewanee; born in England, July 25, 1823; came to this Co. in 1859; 
 Ind; Epis; married Ellen Boden, June 1, 1846; she was born in England; they have six 
 children, George H., born July II, 185 1; Sarah E., born Jan. 20, 1854; William T., born 
 July 22, 1856; Alice, born Dec. 28, 1858; James H. born March 25, 1861, and John F. born 
 Dec. 15, 1863. 
 
 BEADLE ELISHA, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born Eng; $2,000; six children. 
 
 BEAVER JOHN, Sec. 3, P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Dem. 
 
 BECCU CHAS, Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; railroad hand; Dem; Prot; born Germany. 
 
 BENNETT DANIEL W. Kewanee; wagon-maker; Rep; Ind; born in Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 BENNISON DAVID, Kewanee; merchant; Rep; born in Pa; one child. 
 
 BENNISON HENRY, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; miller; Rep; Prim. Meth; born England. 
 
 BENNISON JOHN, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; merchant: Rep; Prim. Meth; born Eng. 1820. 
 
 BENNISON SAME. Sr. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Prim. Meth; born Eng. 1797. 
 
 BENNISON SAML. Jr. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; miller; Rep; Cong; born Eng. 1830. 
 
 BENNISON THOMAS, Grocer, Kewanee; born in Cheshire, Eng. April 28, 1837; came 
 to county, 1864; Rep; Prim. Methodist; val. of prop. $12,000. Mr. Bennison came to Pa, 
 June 17, 1845; lived there six years; came from there to Shullsburgh, Lafayette Co. Wis. 
 185 1, and from there to Henry Co. 1864. Mrs. Bennison was Ann Walton, born in Shulls- 
 burgh, Wis. 1844, and was married to Mr. Bennison Oct. 7, 1861. Mr. and Mrs. Bennison 
 have four children, three girls and one boy, Mary Anna, Emelina E., Lewis Julian, and Net- 
 tie O. Mr. Bennison's father, Samuel B., was born in Lancashire, England, 1797; came to 
 America June 17, 1845. Mr. B.'s mother was Mary Turner, born in Lancashire, Eng. in 
 1798; both are living. 
 
 BENNISON M. Mrs. widow, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; born in Wis; came to Co. 1865. 
 
 BERGLUND PETER, Kewanee; Gardener, born in Sweden, Dec. 25, 1830; came to 
 this Co. in 1856; Rep, Meth; owns house and one acre lot, valued at $1,000; married Anna 
 Jones, Nov. 26, 1857; they have had four children; the living are : John, born Sept. 8, 1S60; 
 Mathilda J. born Nov. 15, 1865. The deceased are : Mathilda, and Daniel Albeit. 
 
 BERGSTROM PETER, Kewanee; tailor; born in Sweden, 1828. 
 
 BERLIN SVEN N. Carpenter, Kewanee; born in Sweden, July 2, 1845; came to this Co. 
 in 1865; Rep; Meth. Epis. Mr. Berlin is a thorough carpenter and builder; has been 
 engaged in the business for several years in Plenry and Stark Counties. 
 
 BEUSTER F.Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; U. Evang; Germany; 80 acres, val. $2,000. 
 
 BIGELOW ARTHUR F. Kewanee; Town Assessor and Dealer in Stock. 
 
 BING STEPHIN, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Bapt; born Eng. 
 
 BINNO CHRIS. Sec. 22, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; U. Evang; born in Ger; 70 acres. 
 
 BISHOP ISAAC J. Kewanee; watch-maker and jeweler; Lib; Lib; born Chautauqua Co. N.V. 
 
 BLACKBURN NANCY A. Mrs. Farming, P.O. Kewanee; born Ky. March, 1S24; 
 came to this Co. 184S; owns 540 acres, value $40,000. Mrs. Blackburn is widow of the late 
 John Blackburn, so well and favorably known in connection with the enterprise and pros- 
 perity of Henry Co. Mr. B. was born in Yorkshire, Eng. 1825, and ca 1 e to this county 2S 
 years ago, and has always been identified among the prominent citizens, having held the 
 office of Supervisor for two terms. He died July 14, 1873, leaving a wife and seven chil- 
 dren, viz : Mary, now Mrs. Alden; Ralph, Sarah A., now Mrs. Hardenbergh; John C, Eliza 
 J., now Mrs. Burke; George, and Clark. Mrs. B.'s maiden name was Nancy A. Stewart, 
 married July, 1848. 
 
 BLAIR DAVID, Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in Ohio; nine children. 
 
 BLAIR J AS. Sec. 18, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born Cincinnati, O. 1829; 279 acres. $8,000. 
 
 BLAIR JOHN, Sec. 7, P.O. Kewanee; farm laborer; Rep; Dunkard; five children. 
 
 BLAKE IRA, Kewanee; salesman; Rep; Cong; born in Vt; one child. 
 
 BLAKELY NATHANIEL H. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Pres; born in N.Y.; one child. 
 
 BLANCIIARD HORACE, Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Mass., 179S; $7,000. 
 
 BLISH CHARLES C. President First National Bank, Kewanee, and Farmer, Sec. 4; 
 YVethersfield Tp; P.O. Kewanee; born in Glastenbury, Conn. May 26, 1S20; came to this 
 Co. Aug. 1837; Dem; Ind; owns 700 acres of land, valued at $45,000; married Elizabeth P. 
 Bonar, in Goshen, Stark Co. 111. Dec. 23, 184&; she was born in Bethlehem, Ohio, Dec. 14, 
 1820; has two children living, James K. born May 2, 1843; Matthew B. born Dec. 5, 1848; 
 has lost two boys and two girls. Mr. Blish was County Surveyor 8 years; has been School 
 Director several years. 
 BLISH JAMES K. Kewanee; lawyer; Dem; Ind; born in Wcthersfield, 1843; one child. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: KEWANEE TOWNSHIP. 417 
 
 BLOOMER JOHN N. Kewanee; saloon; Dem; Luth; born Germany; three children. 
 
 BOGGS THOS. C. Kewanee; bartender: Rep; born Ohio, 1851; three children. 
 
 BOGUE CHAS. H. Kewanee; lumber dealer; Epis; born in 111. 1847; one child. 
 
 BOLAND THOS. Kewanee; saloon-keeper; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland, 1841; $1,500. 
 
 BONAR MARY A. Mrs. (wid. of Wra.), Kewanee; Freewill Bapt; born in Ohio; $1,200. 
 
 BOWER ALBERT E. Kewanee; soda water mnfr; Rep; two children. 
 
 BOWER CHARLES, Kewanee; Farmer; born in Germany, Oct. 4, 1840; came to this' 
 county in 1862; Dem; Luth; owns 360 acres of land, valued at $30,000; store and lot and 
 other village property; married Mrs. Katharine Bower, Nov. 3. 1865. Mrs. Bower has one 
 child living by former marriage, August, born Aug. 26, 1862. By present marriage there are 
 five living children, John, born Aug. 28, 1866; Carrie A., born May 3, 1868; Willie P., born 
 Oct. 15, 1870; Charles J. born Feb. 6, 1873; Katey E. born Oct. 19, 1876. They have lost 
 one child, Daniel Nicholas. Mrs. Bower lost one girl, Louisa Mary (daughter of August F. 
 Bower), died Jan. 16, 1S65. Mrs. B's. first husband was August F. Bower, who died Oct. 
 12, 1864. 
 
 BOYLE ANDREW T. Kewanee; machinist; Dem; Cath; born Wis. 1855. 
 
 BRADBURY JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; born in Eng. 1823. 
 
 BRADBURY SAMUEL, Kewanee; molder; Rep; Prim. Meth; born Pa. 1851. 
 
 BRADY THOS. Kewanee; saloon-keeper; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; six children. 
 
 BRANDT WM. Sec. 9, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany; 120 acres, $5,500. 
 
 BREWER ELIZABETH Mrs. (wid. of Wm. Brewer), Kewanee; Meth. Epis; born England. 
 
 BROXSON ETHEL V. son of Virtue and Nancy (McNeil) Bronson; was born in Can- 
 andaigua, Ontario Co. NY. F b. 1, 1S13, being the youngest of seven children, who have all 
 passed away with the exception of one sister. When five years old, his parents moved to 
 Richmond, near Allen's Hill, NY. In 1820, they moved on a farm in Sheldon, Genesee Co. 
 N.Y., where his father died. When he died the family was left poor, and the children were 
 compelled to work for a living. Mr. B. has worked many a day for 10 cents and a shilling 
 per day. Walked, when a boy, two miles to school in the Winter, working during the Sum- 
 mer to earn sufficient to clothe himself. When 15 years of age, worked in a store for his 
 clothes and board, afterwards getting five dollars per month. A small advance in his wages 
 was made at different times; he always managed to save some thing every year, and engaged 
 in business for himself as dry goods merchant, first in Warsaw, N.Y. then in North Java, 
 Wyoming Co. N. Y.; in 1846 he returned to Warsaw, and carried on mercantile business 
 until the Spring of 1848, when he moved to Cuylerville, N.Y. where he engaged in the man- 
 ufacture of stoves and farming implements and also did a general hardware business; sold 
 out in 1854, and came to Rock-ford, 111. in the Fall of the same year; spent the Winter there, 
 and in March, 1855, came to Kewanee, and purchased the Kewanee House, which he still 
 owns and conducts; he is a strong temperance man; has kept hotel about 20 years, and never 
 sold liquor; he owns two farms adjacent to the village, which, with village and other prop- 
 erty, is valued at about $40,000. For nine years he was Town Road Commissioner; has 
 always taken an active p rt in politics; was a strong Jackson man, and voted for Hayes and 
 Wheeler in 1S76; he was sent by the people to Springfield in the year 1869, to pro- 
 cure a charter for the Muscatine, Kewanee and Eastern Railway; his efforts were successful; 
 he was an active worker in perfecting the organization, and was chosen President; also took 
 an active, part in procuring the charter and organizing the Continental Railway, which 
 has for its object a continuous railway route from New York to Council Bluffs; a 
 large amount of money has been expended in grading and procuring the right of way. 
 Mr. B. was one of the first to assist in the organization of the Episcopal Church in 
 Kewanee, contributing $1,500 and always donating liberally to the other church 
 societies to aid in the construction of houses of worship, etc.; he has always been a 
 Low Churchman; lie is a member of the Boaid of Governors of the Woman's Hospital 
 of the State of Illinois, also member of the Kewanee Blue Lodge and Chapter; he was 
 married to Sarah A. Weller, Oct. 29, 1844; she was born in the lown of York, Livingston 
 Co. N. Y., April 9, 1817; they have had two children, Wilford G., born in Warsaw, N. Y., 
 Aug. II, 1845; he died May 15, 1861, and William Henry, born in Cuylerville, N. Y., Dec. 
 25, 1851; he died Jan. 5, 1852; they have an adopted daughter living, Lida P., who was born 
 Oct. 6, 1858. 
 
 BROTHERHOOD GKO. L. Kewanee; printer; Rep; born in Putnam Co. 1846. 
 
 BROWN F. Kewanee; laborer; born in Germany; owns house and lot. 
 
 BROWN GEO. O. Kewanee; druggist; Rep; Pres; born Kewanee, 1851; $2,500. 
 
 BROWN GEO. W. Kewanee; teamster; Rep; three children. 
 
 BROWN HENRY J. Rev. Kewanee; pastor Freewill Bapt. Church; Rep; born N.H. 1835. 
 
 BROWN MELVIN.Sec. 2«, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born in Pa. 
 
418 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 BROWN ORMAND J. Kewanee; hardware; Rep; Ind; one child. 
 
 BROWN SARAH Mrs. Kewanee; born in N.J.; $200; six children. 
 
 BRYAN GEO. E. Kewanee; wagon ninfr; Dem; Ind; born in this town, 1S50. 
 
 BBYAX HARVEY H. Carriage and Wagon Manufacturer, Kewanee; born in Pleasant 
 Plains, 111. Oct. 7, 1S27; came to this Co. in 1S37; Rep; married Eliza S. Stewart, Oct. 4, 
 1849; she was born near Alton, 111. Dec. 2, 1S27; lias two children, Geo. E., born July 12, 
 1850; Mary J. (now Mrs. O. J. Brown), born Jan. 24, 1S53. 
 
 BUCKLEY HENRY, Sec. 23, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; born in Mass. 
 
 BUMPIIREY MAIM SON. Kewanee; tinner; Rep; Ind. 
 
 RUNG G. Sec. 3, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; U. Evang; born in Germany. 
 
 BURCH WM. Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; born in Wales; four children. 
 
 BURGESS MARY A. Mrs. (wid. of John), Kewanee; Prot; born in Pa; two children; $700. 
 
 BURTON NANCY 3Irs. Kewanee; born in St. Louis, Dec. 25, 1S43; came to this Co. 
 in 1S67; Bapt; married Wiley Burton, April 16, 1S68; they have one child, Nellie M., born 
 Nov. 10, 1S72. Mrs. B. has one child. Nathaniel (by former marriage), born Dec. 25, 1S65. 
 Mr. Burton was in Co. A, 60th Iowa Infantry; served two years and two months. 
 
 BURTON WILEY, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born in Ga; two children. 
 
 BUSWELL JOHN, Kewanee; miner; born in Eng; one child. 
 
 BUTTERWICK JOHN, Kewanee; coal dealer; Rep. born in Eng; two children. 
 
 BUTTER WICK SAML. Kewanee; hardware dealer; Rep; born in England. 
 
 BUTTERWICK THOS. Kewanee; retired minister; Rep; Prim. Meth; born in England. 
 
 BUTTERWICK THOS. Jr. Kewanee; hardware dealer; Rep; Bapt; born in Eng. 
 
 BYERLY ALVIN, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Ind; born in Pa; one child. 
 
 BYSTER AUGUST, Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; Luth; born in Ger; 100 ac. $3,000; 2 children. 
 
 /^ADWELL LEWIS, Jr. Kewanee; engineer; Rep; born in Wis. 
 
 ^-" CADWELL LEWIS. Kewanee; machinist; Rep; born in X.V.; ^1,500; 5 children. 
 
 CAHOW FRANK, Kewanee; blacksmith; Dem; one child. 
 
 CAHOW GEORGE W. Express Agent, Kewanee; born Norton, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1830; 
 came to state, Jan. 1, 1S55; came to Co. 1S57; Dem; Ind; married Mary Smith, of Akron, 
 Ohio, Aug. 4, 1S54; they have an adopted daughter, Annie M., born May I, 1S61. Mr. C. is 
 member of Village board Trustees; he also has charge of Library Hall. 
 
 CARD WELL LEWIS, Kewanee; machinist; Rep; born in Steuben Co. N.Y; live children. 
 
 CARDWELL LEWIS. Jr. Kewanee; engineer; Rep; born in Wis. 1S56. 
 
 CARROLL RICHARD, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Free Meth; born in Mo; six children. 
 
 CARSON WILSON, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Ohio; $000; 7 children. 
 
 CARTER DANIEL, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Meth; born in England. 
 
 CARTER EDWARD, Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Ind; Mormon; born in Eng. 
 
 CARTER JNO. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Meth; one child. 
 
 CARTER THOS. Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Epis; born in England. 
 
 CASBEER NATHAN, Sec. 32. P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Ind; born in Ohio. 
 
 CASTLE GEO. II. Kewanee; salesman; Rep; Cong; born in Wis. 1851. 
 
 CASTLE ISRAEL II. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; born in N.Y; live children. 
 
 CATTERLIN JOS. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Freewill Meth; born in Ya; three children. 
 
 CAVANAGH MICHAEL, Farmer, Kewanee; born in County of Tipperary, Ireland, in 
 1S52; came to this country same year; came to this Co. in 1S64; Dem; unmarried. 
 
 CHAMBERS JAMES, Kewanee; retired; Rep; born Ohio, 1S31. 
 
 CHARLES JOS. P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; lives with his father; Rep; Mormon. 
 
 CHARLES THOS. Sec. 28, I'.O. Kewanee; coal miner and farmer; Rep; Mormon; born Eng. 
 
 I'll ARRET FRED. Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Ger; 1S0 acres, $6,000. 
 
 CHARLET JOHN WM.Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, lives with father; Rep; Luth; Ger. 
 
 CHARLET WM. Sec. 14, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; I". Evang; born Germany; 140 acres. 
 
 CHARLTON EDWARD, Prop'r Coal Mine, Sec. 21; Kewanee P.O.; born in county of 
 Durham, England, Aug. 7, 1824; came to this country in 1865; Liberal in politics; Latter 
 Day Saints; owns 34', acres of land, valued at $3,000; married Margaret Robson Dec. 7, 
 1859; s ^ e w,ls born in England Dec. 24, 1S19; they have had one child, George William, 
 born Oct. 5, i860, who died in infancy. 
 
HENRY COUNTY : KEWANEE TOWNSHIP. 419 
 
 CHEEVER EDWARD C. cashier Lathrop Coal Mine Co; Rep; Ind; born Mass. 
 
 CHERRY RICHARD, Kewanee; Tailor; born in Ireland Aug. 15, 1808; came to this 
 county in 1853; Dem; Ind; married Keziah Robinson April 12, 1838; she was born near 
 Marietta, O.. Dec. 25, 1812; they have had eight children; the living are, Elizabeth, born 
 Jan. 16, 1839; Richard L. Feb. 17, 1843; Minerva J. May 7, 1845; James L. July 8, 1847; 
 Sarah C. April 18, 1850; and Harriett L. Dec. 25, 1853; Mr. Cherry has one son, John (by 
 former marriage) born June 21, 1832. 
 
 CHISNALL ELLEN Mrs. Kewanee; millinery; Latter Day Saints. 
 
 CHISNALL JOHN, P.O. Kewanee; wheelwright; Rep; Latter Day Saints; born Eng. 
 
 CHRISTIAN WM. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Epis; $350; born Eng; six children. 
 
 CHRONISTER WM. Sec. 22; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Free Meth; 10 acres; $600. 
 
 CHURCH JOHN C, Kewanee; painter; Dem; born Buffalo, N.Y. 1846. 
 
 (LAPP JAMES R. Kewanee; Engineer Lathrop Coal Mining Co; born in New Brain- 
 tree, Worcester Co. Mass. Aug. 20, 1822; came to this county in 1865; Rep; Cong; married 
 Mary L. Gates, May 6, 1845; she was born in Rutland, Mass. June 22, 1826; they have four 
 children : Aola L., born Nov. 16, 1850, (now Mrs. Fred. E. Grubb); Charles R., born June 
 
 30, 1855; Frank T., born Feb. 3, 1S59, and Thyrsa L., March 16, 1869; they have lost two 
 children : Emma E., born Aug. 6, 1848, died July 2, 1854, and Mary A. born Dec. 3, 18' 1, 
 died Jan. 30, 1867. 
 
 CLARK EZRA B. Kewanee; tinner; Rep; Ind. 
 
 CLARK WM. Kewanee; painter; Dem; born New Orleans; rive children. 
 CLARK WALLACE N. Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; born Vt. 1849; one child. 
 CLAYBAUGH EDGAR D; P.O. Kewanee; agent; Rep; Bapt; born 111; one child. 
 COLBY EMILY B. Mrs., widow James S.; Kewanee; Prot; born N. H. 1816; $1,000. 
 COLBY OROX J. with Kewanee Mfg. Co; born in Petersburg, 111. Aug. 21, 1852; came 
 to this county in 1865; Rep; Ind; value of property $2,500; married Ortilda J. Payne Mar. 
 
 31, 1875; she was born in Medina, Orleans Co. N.Y. Dec. 2, 1853; they have one child, 
 Alice S. born March 28, 1876. 
 
 COLE HENRY A. Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; born Utica, N.Y.; four children. 
 
 COLE WM. H. Dr. Kewanee; physician; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.; $3,500; two children. 
 
 COLLINS CHAS. DANA, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born this town; one child. 
 
 COLLINS MELISSA Mrs. Kewanee; widow of Chas; born Ohio; $800; six children. 
 
 COLLINS WILLIAM, Farmer City P.O. 111.; Farmer, Money Loaner and Dealer in 
 Real Estate; born in Warren Co. Ohio April 24, 1824; came to Canton, Fulton Co. 111. in 
 1841; lived there thirteen years; went to Stark Co. in 1854, where he lived nineteen years; 
 removed to Sandwich, Til. in 1873, remained there one year, then came to Kewanee in 1874; 
 moved to Farmer City, DeWitt Co. 111. Feb. 21, 1876, where he now resides; married Eliza- 
 beth Himminover in Canton, 111. Sept. 4, 1851. She was born in Andover, Sussex Co. N. J. 
 March, 1832; has six children living : William E., Charles II., Frank D., Henry A., Mary 
 L. and George V. 
 
 CONNERS PATRICK, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Dem; Cath; bom Ireland; came to Co. 1861. 
 
 COOK ELIZABETH A. Mrs. Kewanee; widow George; born Isle of Wight; four children. 
 
 COOK ISAAC, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio, 1837; three children. 
 
 COOK ROBERT E. Kewanee; brick maker; Ind; born this town 1849; $3,000; four children. 
 
 CORKILL ROBERT, Blacksmith for Lathrop Coal and Mining Company, Kewanee; 
 born in Manghold Parish, Isle of Man, Europe, June I, 1844; came to this county in 1866; 
 Lib; Epis; owns house and lot, valued at $1,500; married Jane Kennish Nov. 1855; she was 
 born in same place as her husband, May 14, 1842; they have six children living : Esther, 
 born Nov. 15, 1866; Annie, May 4, 1869; Elizabeth, May 4, 1871; Robert, Nov. 15, 1873; 
 Eddie, Sept. 5, 1875; and Maggie, Aug. 5, 1876; they lost one infant in England — Emily — 
 died in 1855. 
 
 COWAN BRIDGET Mrs. Kewanee; Cath; born Ireland 1829; $1,200; four children. 
 
 COZENS THOS. J. Kewanee; physician; Dem; born Ky. 1836; three children; 
 
 CRAWFORD CHARLES T. Livery Stable and Draying; Kewanee; born in Thomas- 
 ton Me., Dec. 3. 1833; came to this county in 186S; Rep; Bapt; married Sarah Storms Dec. 
 18, 1855; she was born in Cambridge, Indiana, Dec. [2, 1834; one child, Florence M., born 
 Nov. 21, 1856; she married John J. Anderson, of this place, Nov. 17, 1875. 
 
 CREAMER SIMON, Kewanee; boiler maker, Ind; Free Meth; born Me. $600; six children. 
 
 CROXAU J. Farmer; Sec. 15; Kewanee P.O.; born in Germany Feb. 4, 1830; came to this 
 county in 1S55; Rep; German Congregationalist; owns 190 acres of land, valued at $7,500; 
 married Elizabeth Wagner Sept. 29, 1856; she was born in Germany in 1834; have four 
 children : Henry, Elizabeth, Caroline and Emma. 
 
420 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 CROSBY JOHN, Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; born Etig. 1832; 300 acres; $12,000. 
 
 CROSBY LUCY C. Mrs. Kewanee; Meth; born 1834; $500; one daughter. 
 
 CROSS RUFUS A. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; bdrn 111. 1847; two children. 
 
 CROSS "WILLIAM T. Sculptor, Monument Designer and Builder, Kewanee; born in 
 Solon, N.Y. July 12,1836; came to this county in 1864; Rep; Cong; value of property about 
 $6,000; married Mrs. Melissa A. Persons, daughter of Thompson Peet. of 1'rinceville, 1 11. 
 July 4, 1864; she was born in Ohio; has two children living: Mary L. born Jan. 27, 1867; 
 Charles W., Feb. 4, 1870; lost one infant child; Mr. Cross is Sec'y Kewanee Public Library, 
 and Sec'y Kewanee Lodge, 159, and Kewanee Chapter No. 47, Masonic bodies; served two 
 years under Admiral Farragut, in U. S. Navy, during the Rebellion. 
 
 CULLY CLARENCE D. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Ind; bom Ind. 1850. 
 
 CULLY JAMES, Kewanee; tea dealer; Rep; born Ind. 1850; six children. 
 
 CUNNINGHAM DONALD M. Kewanee; molder; Rep; born Eng. 1855. 
 
 CUNNINGHAM WM. Jr. Kewanee; molder; Rep; Pres; born Scotland 1851. 
 
 CURRIER GEO. Kewanee; clerk; Dem; born Vt; four children. 
 
 CUSHMAlSr ALDEN G. Farmer; Sees. 16 and 17; Kewanee P.O.; born in Shirley, Me- 
 Jan. 7, 1833; came to this county in Sept. 1S47; Rep; Meth; owns go acres of land, valued 
 at $3,000; married Esther Knox May 14, 1856; she was born in Bristol, O. May 14, 1836; 
 they have six children living: Eliza J. born April 23, 1857; John C, Aug. 22. 1858; Charles 
 H., May 13, i860; Nellie A., March 27, 1862; and Yestie B., Aug. 12, 1S72; they have lost one 
 son, Elmer, who died Dec. 14, 1865; Mr. Cushman served four years and three months in the 
 gth 111. Cavalry, Co. C. 
 
 CUSTER HENRY P. Kewanee; clerk; Dem; born Pa. 1837; three children. 
 CUSTER WM. Kewanee; shoemaker; Dem; Ind; born Pa. 1807; $1,200; four children. 
 
 T"\ACK JANE Mrs. widow of John; Kewanee; Meth; born Scotland 1S21; $13,000; 
 
 *-* DANIELS GEO. F. boiler maker, Rep; born Mass. 1850; one child. 
 
 DANIELSON CHARLES, Kewanee;- Coal Dealer an-i Lessee of Coal Mine; born in 
 Sweden Jan. 13, 1829; came to this county in 1S69; Rep; Luth; owns house and lot; mar- 
 ried Christine L. Anderson Feb. 26, 1854; they have three children : Euphemia R., born 
 Sept. 15, 1858; Carl J., Feb. 3, 1863; and Anna A., July 13, 1867. They have lost five 
 children. 
 
 DAVEY MICHAEL, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Cath; born in Ireland. 
 
 DAVIS DAVID E. Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; born in Wales. 
 
 DAVIS EVAN R. Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Prim. Meth; born Wales. 
 
 DAVIS HUMPHREY, Kewanee; cooper; born in Va; $Soo; four children. 
 
 DAVIS JOHN D. Farmer and Proprietor Coal Bank, Sec. 16 and 17; P.O. Kewanee; born 
 
 in Wales, Feb. 13, 1834; came to this Co. in 1869; Rep; Ind; owns 80 acres of land, value 
 
 $3,000; married Mary Ann Thomas, Sept. 14, 1855; she was born in Wales, June 9, 1836; 
 
 one child, Jennie Ann, born Feb. 27, 1867. Mrs. Davis is a member of the Congregational 
 
 Church. 
 
 LAVIS PORTER E. Kewanee; teamster; Dem; born Va. 182S; five children. 
 
 DAVIS THOS. Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Prot; born Eng. 
 
 DAVISON CHAS. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; pastor Prim. Meth. Church; Rep; born Eng. 1826. 
 
 DAVISON FREEMAN R. Kewanee; clerk; Ind; Meth. Epis; born Stark Co. 111.; $600. 
 
 DAY WILLIAM H. Physician and Surgeon, Kewanee; born in Northampton, Mass. Dec. 
 12, 1822; came to this Co. in 1866; Rep; Cong; married Mary Ann Anthony, Sept. 20, 1S50; 
 she died Oct. 31, 1863; second wife was Mrs. Nancy E. Lincoln, married in Kewanee, Feb. 
 12, 1866; she was born July 12, 1826; Harvey D., her son, is still living; had two children by 
 tirst marriage, one son deceased; the living children are: Mary E. (now Mrs. Frank Elliott), 
 born June 28, 1856; Martha E., born March 28, 1863. Dr. Day is member of the Board of 
 Education and Director and member of Finance Committe of First National Bank. 
 
 DECKER ELISHA, Sec. 6, P.O. Kewanee; laborer for John Mapes; born this state. 
 
 DEMARS AUGUSTUS, Kewanee; Cath; born in Canada; $250; one child. 
 
 DENNIS EEVERT, Kewanee; farmer; Dem; born in Va. 
 
 DICKEY S. A. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Pjres. 
 
 DICKEY SAME. II. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Pres; born Ky. 1843; one child. 
 
 DICKINSON A. E. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Ind; born Ohio, 1856. 
 
 DTMICK JACOB, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Prot; born Pa; $300; three children. 
 
 DONNELLY J NO. Kewanee; teamster; Dem; Cath. 
 
HENRY COUNTY : KEWANEE TOWNSHIP. 421 
 
 DOTY 31. & CO. Kewanee; Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Seeds, Plows and Farming Im- 
 plements. Milo Doty was born in Sharon, Conn; Rep; Cong; one child, Fannie, now Mrs. 
 Allen Vanwagner. 
 
 DOY AUGUST, Sec. 14. P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Luth; born Germany; one child. 
 
 DOYE A. Sec 10, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; U. Evang; born Ger; 80 acres, value $2,500. 
 
 DOYK CHRTST, Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Ger. Evang; born Ger; prop. $2,000. 
 
 DRENNEN ALLEN T. Kewanee; laborer; Ind; born Ohio, 1851; one child. 
 
 DYNES JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Kewanee; born n Bedfordshire, Eng. Feb. 15 
 1833; came to this Co. in 1S51; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $18,000 
 married Hannah Crosby. Feb. 17, I.35S; she was born in Yorkshire, Eng. May II, 1834 
 they have six children living: Anna I., born Dec. 14, 1S58; Mary E., born April 14, 1S61 
 Ada J , born Oct. 3, 1863; Lillie H., born March 2, 1866; Thomas J., born Feb. 23, 1869 
 and James S., born April 20, 1S71; lost one child, Minnie May, born Nov. 26, 1875; she died 
 Jan. 30, 1S76. 
 
 DUNMIRE DAVID, Kewanee; cooper; Dem; Prot; born Pa; $1,500; six children. 
 
 DUNN JOS. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; born Eng; 17^ ac. $1,500; 6 children. 
 
 DUNN PETER, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; seven children. 
 
 OUSTIX GEORGE TV\ Kewanee; Traveling Agent; born in Barlow, Washington Co. 
 Ohio, Jan. 19, 1831; came to this Co. April x, 1855; Rep; Ind; owns property, valued at 
 $6,000; married Maria D. Jackson, July 23, 1859; she was born near Mt. Vernon, Ohio, 
 Oct. 14, 1837; she came to Henry Co. in 1840; they have six children living: John F., born 
 March 13, 1S60; George L., born Sept. 23, 1862; Albert M., born Nov. 14, 1864; Charles 
 M., born April 10, 186S; Mitchell J., born Oct. 24, 18C9; Forrest T., born Dec. 26, 1871; 
 they have lost two children, Flora and Rena May. Mr. D. has been Constable and Deputy 
 Sheriff in Henry Co. 
 
 DUSTTN HARRY A. Kewanee; engineer; Rep; born Vt. 1845; two children. 
 
 DUSTIN WM. L. Kewanee; lightning rod dealer; Rep; born Vt. 1852. 
 
 DUTCHLAND WM. Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; U. Evang; 80 acres, $3,200. 
 
 DUTCH LAND WM. Jr. lives with his father, Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; U. Evang. 
 
 TRADES EDWARD M. Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born Marshall Co. 111. 1838. 
 
 EARL THOS. Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Adventist; 160 acres. 
 EAR LEY WM. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Latter Day Saints; born England. 
 EASTMAN LEONARD T. Kewanee; livery; Rep: Prot; born Mich; $1,500; one child. 
 EDDY J. W. Kewanee; watchmaker; Rep; Ind; born Gainsville, 111. 1832; four children. 
 EDMONDS J. W. Sec. 4, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; U. Breth; 96 ocres, $2,500. 
 EISENBERTH MICHAEL, Kewanee; laborer; Cath; born Germany; S400; 2 children. 
 ELLIOTT ERIC, Kewanee; harness-maker; Rep; born in Ohio. 
 ELLIOTT FRANK, Kewanee, harness-maker; Rep; Cong; born in Ohio. 
 ELLIOTT GEORGE D. Harness Maker, Kewanee; born in Pittsburg, Pa. Jan. 8, 
 
 1S23; came to this Co. May 2, 1855; Rep; Ind; value of property, real and personal $8,000; 
 
 married Adeline McCormick, April 14, 1849; sne was born in Cadiz, Ohio, April 21, 1827; 
 
 has eight children, Frank, Katie, Eric, Maud, Ward B., Harry, Addie and Dick. Mr. E. 
 
 has been Supervisor, First Township Clerk, member of School Board nine years, Clerk of 
 
 Board, etc. 
 
 ELLIOTT KATE Miss, Kewanee; millinery and fancy goods. 
 
 ELLIOTT THOMAS S. Kewanee; Harness Maker; born in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, Dec. 
 4, 1S26; came to this Co. April 17, 1855; Rep; Cong; owns house and lot, valued at $2,ooo; 
 married Diana Chambers, Sepc. 10, 1850; she was born near Smithfield, Ohio, June 4, 
 1S29; they have four children living : Laura S. (now Mrs. Ralph Blackburn), born July 15, 
 1851; Mary Bella (now Mrs. Thomas Kyle), born March 15, 1853; James C, born April 26, 
 1 S 5 5 ; and Lewis A., born April 13, 1858; lost one child, Charles Edwin, born Oct. 23, 
 1867; died June 17, 1870. 
 
 ELLIOTT WASHINGTON M. Hotel Clerk, Kewanee House; born in Mt. Pleasant, 
 Ohio, May 7, 1832; came to this Co. April 26, 1854; Lib. Rep; Ind; married Amanda L. 
 Goodnow; she was bom in Erie, Pa. April 18, 1838; they have had eight children, one boy 
 deceased; the living are : Rosa M. (now Mrs. G. B. Lashell, of Grafton, Neb.), born Feb. 10, 
 1857; Izora J., born Aug. 17, 1859; Edwin O., born March I, 1861; Ben II., born Nov. 17, 
 1862; Olive L., born Jan. 18, 1870; Carrie T„ born (an. 12, 1872; Willie B., born Nov. 27, 
 1874. 
 ELLIS JOHN, Kewanee; diuggist; Rep; Ind. 
 
422 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 
 
 EMPSON THOS. J. Kewanee; baker; Dem; Trot; born England, 1830. 
 
 EMPSON WM. H. Kewanee; saloon; Dem; Prot; born England; $2,000; five children. 
 
 ENGSTROM ANDREW, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born Sweden, 1844; three children. 
 
 ENOS DANIEL, Kewanee; retired; Rep; Bapt; born in N.Y. 1801; $2,500; eight children. 
 
 ENOS SYLVESTER, Kewanee; policeman and town constable; Dem. 
 
 ENSLOW ALBERT A. Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in Parish, N.Y.; 1 child. 
 
 ENSLOW HARRIETT Mrs. Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; born in Chenango Co. 
 N.Y. March 31, 1816; came to this county in 1855; Meth. Episcopal; owns 90 acres of land, 
 valued at $7,000 married John L. Enslow, Oct. I, 1839; ne died Nov. 15, 1S62, at Kewanee; 
 they had nine children; three deceased; the living are John E. born Jan. 5, 1S43; Emily A. 
 born Oct. 29, 1844; Wm. S. born Jan. 11, 1847; Emeline M. born Aug. 28, 1848; Albert A. 
 born May 15, 1S53; and James L. born Sept. 9, 1S57; the deceased were George B. died Dec. 
 24, 1S61; Lovinia R. died Nov. 26, 1862; and Charles W. died Dec. 12, 1851. 
 
 ENSLOW WM. S. Farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee; born in Parish, N.Y. Jan. 11, 1847; 
 came to this county in 1855; Rep; Prot; owns 78^ acres of land; value of real estate and 
 personal property $6,000; married Susan M. Ladd, of Neponset, Jan. 11, 1869; she was 
 born in N. H. July 17, 184S; they have two children, Warren L. born Nov. 5, 1869; and 
 Amy L. born Jan. 2, 1871. Mr. E. is School Director and Path Master; served 1^ years in 
 the army — in Co. H, 134th I. V. I. six months; in Co. A, 42d I. V. I. one year. 
 
 ERICK CHARLES, Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; one child. 
 
 ERRETT A. W. clerk; Rep; born in Ohio; one child. 
 
 EVANS ELIAS, Kewanee; blacksmith; Rep; M. E.; born in Wales, 181 1; $700; six children. 
 
 ERICSON ERIC, Kewanee; works in livery stable; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 EWING ANDREW M. Kewanee; auctioneer; born in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1832; 
 came to this State twenty-five years ago; Rep; Ind; owns 10 acres of land in village of 
 Kewanee, and 160 acres in Greene Co. Iowa; married Phebe A. Briggs, Feb. 5, 1858; she 
 was born in Ohio in 1840. They have three children living, Wm. R. H. born in 1858; 
 Cynthia May, born in 1S62; and Frank E. born in 1864. Lost one daughter, Lillie, she 
 died Aug. 28, 1874. 
 
 EVER WM. J. Sec. 3;-P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 160 acres, $6,500; born in Warren Co. O. 
 
 T7ABRIQUE HENRY L. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Cong; born in Corydon, Ind. 1836. 
 
 ■*■ FAIRBANKS LORENZO D. furniture; Rep; Baptist; born Ind. 1836; three children. 
 
 FASH FRANK, Kewanee; cLrk; Ind; Ind; born in Peoria, 1855. 
 
 FASH MICHAEL, Wagon and Carriage Mnfr. Repairing and General Jobbing; Kewanee; 
 born in New York city, Aug. 17, 1805; came to Peoria, 111. 1S34, and to this county, 1S50; 
 Ind; Spiritualist; value of Real Estate $12,000; married Catharine M. Brewer, of Tarrytown, 
 N.Y. Sept. 22, 1824; has five children living, Susan Ann (now Mrs. John Seymour); William 
 A., Sarah M. (widow of Wm. Bruns); Thomas B. and Josephine E. Lost three children. 
 
 FASH THOS. B. Kewanee; wagon maker; Dem; born in Peoria; four children. 
 
 FAULL ELIJAH, lives with his father; Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; born in Michigan. 
 
 FAULL THOMAS, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Meth; born in England. 
 
 FELLOWS BENJAMIN F. Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; bora in Vt; So acres, $6,400. 
 
 FELLOWS Dr. GEO. W. Kewanee; Rep; Ind; born in Vt. 1S28; $2,500; three children. 
 
 FERRIS RICHARD, Sec. 27; Kewanee; laborer; Dem; born in this State; three children. 
 
 FETTING WM. Kewanee; laborer; Luth; born in Germany; two children. 
 
 FETTHING WILLIAM, Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Ind; Dutch Reform: born Germany. 
 
 FEZLER MADARA I). Kewanee: clerk; Rep; born in Philadelphia; one child. 
 
 FEZLER PHILIP H. Kewanee; clerk; Ind; Ind; born Philadelphia; one child. 
 
 FINLAND THOS. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; three children. 
 
 FISHER JOHN P. Kewanee; gardener; Rep; Cath; bora in Germany; $1,000. 
 
 FISHER MICHAEL, Kewanee; butcher; Cath; bora Germany, 1848; two children; $i,ooo. 
 
 FISHER PETER, retired; Kewanee; Cath; born Germany; six children. 
 
 FLEMING JACOB, Kewanee; Weighmaster Lathorp Coal and Mining Company; born 
 in England, July 9, 1843; came to this country in 1853; came to this county in 1857; Rep; 
 Ind; married Elizabeth A. Fasell, Feb. 14, 1870; she was born in this State, Sept. 18, 1850. 
 They have three children living, Annie L. July 17, 1873; Minnie E. March 9, 1874; and 
 Stella M. Dec. 10, 1875. One child deceased, Mary E. bora March 15, 1871; died Sept. 
 26, 1872. 
 
 
C.Bassett 
 
 EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR OF 
 KEWANEE INDEPENDENT 
 
HENRY COUNTY: KEWANEE TOWNSHIP. 425 
 
 FLEMING JOSEPH, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; born in England; came to Co. 1861. 
 
 FLETCHER ELLEN Mrs. Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; housekeeper; born England; came Co. 1872. 
 
 FOSTER JOHN R. Kewanee; steam fitter; Ind; born in Canada. 1849. 
 
 FRANCE THOMAS, Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner and farmer; Rep; Mormon; born Eng. 
 
 FRANCIS FREDERICK, lives with father on Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee. 
 
 FRANCIS SULLIVAN R. Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; Spiritualist; born in Mass. 1816. 
 
 FRASER RICHARD, Kewanee; Manager Lathrop Coal and Mining Company; born in 
 England, October 17, 1837; came to this country in 1857; came to this county in 1872; Rep; 
 Ind; married Isabel! YVandless, Dec. II, 1858; she was born in England July 7, 1843. They 
 have five children living, Mary J. born Nov. 20, 1859; Addie, born Nov. 10, 1865; Alice, 
 born Oct. 7, 1867; Richard W. born Jan. 19, 1S73; and Charles T. born July 9, 1875. They 
 have lost three children. Richard, Isabel], and an infant child. Mr. F. was in Co. K. 45th 
 I. V. I. served 3^ years. 
 
 FREHSE FRED. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; German Meth: born in Germany, 1823; five children. 
 
 FREHSE TONY, Kewanee; barber; Ind. in religion; born in Chicago, 1856. 
 
 FRITZ CHAS. G. Kewanee, wagon maker; Luth. 
 
 FRITZ GOT TLOB C. Kewanee; wagon maker; Dem; born in Germany, 1848; one child. 
 
 FULPER ABRAHAM, Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Dem; born in N. J. 
 
 FULPER HENRY E. Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; born in N. J. 
 
 FULPER WM. Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; Dem; farmer; Dem; born in N. J.; 80 acres, $2,500. 
 
 FURST AUGUST, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Luth; born in Germany; 229 acres. 
 
 FURST AUGUST Jr., Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; born in Germany; owns 160 acres. 
 
 FURST AUGUST, Sec. 16; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Germany, 1S45; 40 acres, 
 
 FURST CHARLES, Sec. 15; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; United Evang; born in Germany. 
 
 FURST ERNEST, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Dem; Luth; born in Germany. 
 
 FURST FRED. P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Germany; four children. 
 
 FURST NATHANIEL, Sec. 2S; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Luth; born in Germany. 
 
 FURST WM. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Dem; Luth; born Ger; three children. 
 
 FURST WILHELMINA Mrs. (wid. of David), Kewanee; Luth; born Ger; 40 acres, $2,000. 
 
 FUNK JOHN H. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; born 111. 1842. 
 
 FUNK LOUISA G. Mrs. (wid. Adam), Kewanee; Meth. Epis; born Va. 1821; $1,500. 
 
 /^ALLAGHER HUGH A. Kewanee; laborer; born Ireland; three children. 
 
 ^ GALLAHER MICHAEL, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland. 
 
 GALLOWAY HANNAH Mrs. Kewanee; Pres; born in Ireland; $800; three children. 
 
 GALLOWAY JOHN, works for Jos. Dynes, Sec. 6, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; one child. 
 
 GALLOWAY WM. Kewanee; baggage master; Rep; born in Ireland. 
 
 GAMBLE JOS. R. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born Philadelphia; $1,400; 8 children. 
 
 GARLAND BENJ. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Prim. Meth; born Pa.; one child. 
 
 GARLAND JOS. Kewanee; retired, Rep; Prim. Meth; born England, 1812; $3,000; one son. 
 
 GARLAND PATRICK, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $200; five children. 
 
 GARLAND ROBT. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Mormon; born Eng. 
 
 GARLAND SAML. Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner and farmer; Mormon; born Eng. 
 
 GARLAND THOS. Sec. 36, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland, 1823; 160 ac. 
 
 GASTRIN HANS, Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 4 children. 
 
 GATES EDWARD, Sec. 19, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in Peoria Co. Ill; $2,500. 
 
 GATES NATHANIEL, Sec. 19, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in N.Y. 
 
 GEER WM. II. Kewanee; painter; Rep; born in N.Y. State; three children. 
 
 GEORGE OLIVER, Sec. 3, P.O. Kewanee; lab; Rep; two children. 
 
 GEORGE PHILLIP, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; lab; Dem; Ind; born in Ohio. 
 
 GIERHART ALFRED, Kewanee, prop, livery stable; Rep. 
 
 GOLDEN JAS. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; born Eng. 
 
 GOLDEN WM. Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Prim. Meth; born Eng. 
 
 GLEASON PHILIP, Kewanee; engineer; Dem; born in Eng; one child. 
 
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 - .fw*aee; bhwhsauth; Rep; Bapt; bora FfciUdeiphii. - hiMrea. 
 
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 xaraee: tracer. Deaa; Lata; bora > 
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 .-xaee: coal miner; Epis; bora Eag. 
 ai. miner bam Eag; oae child. 
 
 MHFNKY. Maaamctaier Hair Switches aad Calls, ano 
 
 Restorative. Kewaaee; bora ia Orwigshargh. Fa. laae - rae to this Co. i 
 
 lad; Sleth. 
 
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 - xiwe; farmer. Rep; Lara; bora Germany. 
 i.lMHl'i: VKF.P. Brick aad Tile Xaaanctarer .- 
 
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 aaee; vinegar manfr. Rep: Freewill Bapt; bcr 
 
 IT IXJ -ooo-ieeper; bora Eag; came t: 
 
 f ~ l itaaee; tailor; bora ia Sweden. 1S50; oae child. 
 
 HAL aoe; txtlcr. Rep; Lath; bora Sweden. 1*20. $3,000. 
 
 ri 1 1 ran 1. tab; Rep; bora Wethersneld. 1? 
 HAV xewaaee; jnstice of the peace aad ins. agt; Rep; Meth. Epis; $4,000. 
 
 Kewaaee; retired; Dem; Carh; Ireiaad; six children. 
 
 anee; coal ■iarr, lad; bora E fbarchildiea. 
 
HK>< HIP. 
 
 • ee; coal mirier; lad; >»r- 
 
 Kewaaee; ckrk; kej.: lad: bora I rhildrra 
 
 ■lewanee; laborer; Dean I»d: bora Obk,. 
 HABPEB kDALJUTE N •-. ia Peru. Harou Co. Ok 
 
 •• -it rillage pr o perty, ralaed at $2,500; married Jaaac 
 be died Jaae bey bad 'two children : Alice, bora Jaa. 24. 
 
 1 -per bad two children by former mar- 
 Mr Mr*. Joseph aad Liada, bora April 27, 
 
 i. of Joba ,. bora Eag;$6c*cr, h re children. 
 II A anee: constable: Dem: t, -.-■ 
 
 -ranee; farmer; Rep; Epis; bora Ea^ -at 
 
 Kewanee; lab; Dem; Catfa; bora Ireland: $600; fire children. 
 Kewanee. brick masoa; Rep; born II. 1844; fci.yxr. oae child. 
 
 lewanee; coal miner; Rep; Lnth; bora Swede- • ' a chBdiea. 
 
 men Lath; bora in Germaay; 76 acres. $1,600. 
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 Kewanee: farmer; Rep; bora ia Macs; Bo acres, $6,000. 
 lewanee; fanner; Latb; bora ia Germaay. 
 HE! mer; lad; Pres; bora ia Ireland; vaL prop. $2,500. 
 
 lewanee; fanner; Rep; bora ia Ohio: 20 acres, $aoa 
 HI.WI.I.l'I IkJLFBED M. ewanee: bora ia Jefiersoatowa. Kentucky. 
 
 • 
 
 Kewanee; Dem; Mormon; England; came to Co. it 
 ar.ee: farmer; Rep; borr. aae to coaaty 1 1 
 
 HILL SAMU E ar.ee: Rep; Cong: bora England; came to cot. 
 
 HI J EL A. Kewanee. bricklayer; Rep; Cong: bora England. 
 
 HILL ewanee; Meth; bora Eng; cam, va; boase * lot. 
 
 HIS .ee: meek, engineer. Hep: Ind; bora ia Morris. DL 
 
 HINgDALE MTROI a rwanee; born in Hinesburg. Yt. March 5. 
 
 came to this county ep; Ind; Talne of real estate aad personal pr operty 
 
 ■xr. married E. Lacy Fabrique. io Corydoa, lad. Not -he was bora in 
 
 - foar children living Fred D. bora Jaae 9, 1856: 
 - 
 Hinsdale *ra- member of Tillage Board of Trustees several years: is bow member of 
 
 -nee; coal miner; Rep; bora Teaa; $200. 
 
 al miner: Rep: Meth; bora ia England, 
 rlpis; bora ia England; $2gOOO. 
 HOFFMAS JOSEPH, Kewanee; Painter, bora in Prussia. April : . me to this 
 
 coax -is coaaty in 1 564: Rep; Cath; married Anna M. CappeUea, Oct. 
 
 a fine painter; house, sign, aad decorative work done, aad perfect 
 -:'. - : ■ - 
 
 Kewanee: batcher: Dem; lad: bora Germany. 
 ee: harness-maker. Ind; Cath; born 111 
 
 Kewanee; miner; Rep; b-»rn ia Philadelphia. 
 HOLT DANIEL. Kewanee; shoemaker; Rep; Meth England. 
 
 : ROBT. Kewanee; shoemaker: Rep; Latter L Dora England. 
 
 Kewanee: farm, 
 HOWARD M'LLIVW. rain Temple. Hillsborough Co- 
 
 Rep; Cong; owns 220 acres in 
 
 eth Bailey Little, in Hoiks. N.H. Jai z :ooved to Mason 
 
 .' rs_ Howard was born in Salem, N.H. Jan. : is had nine 
 
 ring; their names are. James SuHrvaa. bora in Masor 
 
 now living in Oregon; Horace M. bora in Wethersheki, III- Dec 16. 1S37, now resides in 
 
 Chic: lewanee, March 16. 1040. present residence Red Oak. Iowa; Marr 
 
 ersneld, V 
 Zachariah now Mrs. C 
 
 bora in Kewane . was bora in Kewanee, Sept. 11. 1849; married 
 
428 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 Almeron Reed; she died May 22, 1874; Capt. Howard was first Justice of the Peace in 
 Wethersfield Tp; before coming to Illinois Capt. Howard built a goodly share of Mason 
 Village, N.H; was Military Captain there; there were but about twenty inhabitants in 
 Henry County when he settled here; for a great many years he was the principal carpenter 
 in the county; built the first court house at Cambridge, in 1844, when there were but three 
 cabins in the village; the court house is the same now used by the county; was associated 
 with Ralph A.Tenney in the publication of the first newspaper published in Kewanee, about 
 the year 1855; the Capt. bought the farm where Kewanee is now located, and, associating 
 two other gentlemen with him, laid out the town originally; built and owned the Kewanee 
 House in 1854, before the railroad was built; for several years was engaged in general mer- 
 chandising, lumber, and grain business; retired from that business in 1861, and devoted his 
 attention to farming, stock buying, and feeding, being the owner of large tracts of land in 
 this vicinity; in consequence of ill health he was compelled to retire from active labor in 
 1873; he is now a Director of the First National Bank of Kewanee; has been identified with 
 the bank in that capacity since its first organization. 
 
 HOWE EDWD. E. Kewanee; telegraph operator; Rep; Ind; born Ashtabula, Ohio, 1847. 
 
 HOWE JULIA A. widow of Gen. John H. Howe, Kewanee; Cong; born Ashtabula, Ohio. 
 
 *HOWE Gen. JOHN H. (deceased) whose picture appears on another page of this 
 volume, was born at Riga, Monroe Co. N.Y., on the 12th day of Sept. 1822. In 1832, his 
 father removed to Conneautville, Pa. and proceeded to clear a farm in that densely timbered 
 region. After assisting his father to make the clearing he obtained work on the Erie Canal 
 to procure money to attend school at Western Reserve College, at Austenberg, Ohio, at 
 which place he remained some time, finishing at Kingsville, Ohio. He then commenced 
 the study of the law with E. B. Woodbury, Esq. at Monroe, Ohio, and was admitted to the 
 bar in June, 1845, Benj. F. Wade and Joshua R. Giddings being his examiners. March 27, 
 1845, a short time previous to his admission to the bar, he was married to Miss Julia A. 
 Castle. For ten years Gen. Howe followed his profession in the counties of Ashtabula, 
 Lake and Geauga, living for a short time at Unionville, Lake Co. In 1855, he resolved to 
 come west, his first objective point being Kansas, but owing to the then unsettled condition 
 of affairs, he finally concluded to stop at Kewanee, 111. The change was opportune. He 
 continued the practice of the law, with marked success, until i860, when he was elected 
 Circuit Judge for the sixth district of Illinois, to fill the unexpired term of Judge Drury. In 
 1862, his judicial term having expired, Judge Howe enlisted in the War of the Rebellion, 
 and aided in raising two companies for the 124th 111. Vol. and upon the organization of the 
 regiment he was elected Lieutenant Colonel. He remained with the regiment during the 
 war, acting for nearly the whole period as Colonel, owing to the sickness and absence of 
 Col. Sloan. He was twice promoted during service, bearing at the time of his discharge the 
 rank of Brigadier General. His regiment saw much active service, having marched over 
 4,100 miles, and having been engaged in fourteen skirmishes, ten battles and two sieges, and 
 having been under the fire of the enemy eighty-two days and sixty nights. Throughout all 
 of this leaden hail the life of the brave General was spared, but the close of the war found 
 him, from exposure and anxiety, broken in health, and believing that a change of climate 
 might prove beneficial, he obtained an appointment as Chief Justice of Wyoming Ter. 
 April 3, 1869. Shortly after his arrival, female suffrage was established in Wyoming, and 
 Judge Howe presided over the first jury, of which females were a component part, ever im- 
 paneled in this country or any other so far as known. 
 
 After three years service upon the bench, during which time he discharged his duties 
 with signal ability, his health again failed him, and he returned to his home in Kewanee and 
 resumed the practice of law. His health not improving, his physician and friends advised him 
 to go south, and he succeeded in obtaining an appointment as one of the Mexican Border 
 Commissioners, then about to start south to confer with a like commission from the Mexi- 
 can Government concerning the border difficulties. He left Kewanee, accompanied by his 
 wife, and after six weeks' work with the commission, fell seriously ill at Laredo, Texas, and 
 lingering twenty-three days, died April 3, ID73. His remains were embalmed and his heroic 
 wife started and brought them across the country three hundred miles to San Antonio, that 
 being the nearest railroad station. Mrs. Howe arrived at Kewanee, April 19, 1873, and the 
 remains were interred with Masonic honors the day following. 
 
 Such, briefly, are the outlines of the life of one of Kewanee's most worthy and honored 
 citizens, a man who filled a large place in the hearts of the people of Henry Co. and whose 
 influence will long be felt in the community of which he was a member. 
 
 Coming to Kewanee while the town was in its infancy, he at once entered zealously 
 into all of its public improvements. He aided and encouraged the establishment of schools, 
 churches, lyceums and libraries, and all that might contribute to the moral, intellectual or 
 material welfare of the community received from Judge Howe encouragement and support. 
 
 * Tlie above notice ami portrait accompanying are inserted by friends of Gen. Howe in Kewanee, as a tri- 
 bute of respect to his memory. 
 

 
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 He was the friend of the poor, and always sought their welfare, as many now living will 
 testify. As a lawyer and judge he stood deservedly high, always advising a peaceable adjust- 
 ment of difficulties, rather than litigation, where it could be done without a sacrifice of rights. 
 As an advocate he was the acknowledged leader of this bar, often rising to bursts of genuine 
 eloquence. In disposition he was genial and social, outspoken and frank to all, be they 
 friend or foe. While only 50 years of age at his death, he had accomplished much more 
 than many older men. Generous, almost to a fault, he did not accumulate as much property 
 as a man of more sordid disposition would have done with the same opportunities. The 
 vast throng who attended his funeral was an ovation, attesting the high estimation in which 
 he was held by the people of Henry and adjoining counties. A true friend, a kind husband 
 and father, an upright judge and citizen, an able lawyer, a faithful and heroic soldier, such 
 was Judge Howe, whose memory will ever be green in the hearts of all who knew him. 
 
 HOWLAND WM. Kewanee; blacksmith, Isle of Man; owns owns house and lot, val. $2,ooc, 
 
 HOWEY JOHN P. Kewanee; pastor of the Pres. Church; Ind; born Carrollton, Ohio, 1831. 
 
 HOWEY ROBERT, Kewanee; painter; Dem; Epis; born in Canada, 1824; $2,000. 
 
 HULSE HIRAM, Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Indiana. 
 
 HUNGER HERMANN, Kewanee; laborer; Bapt; born in Germany; four children. 
 
 HUNT EUGENE, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; one child. 
 
 HUNT LAURENCE, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Kewanee; born in Ireland, Nov. 9, 1823; 
 came to this county in 1850; Dem; Cath; owns 230 acres of land, valued at §9,000; married 
 Bridget Shortal, Feb. 20, 1849; she was born in Ireland in 1816; four children : Edward, 
 born Sept. 29, 1852; Mary Ann, born May 29, 1854; Henry M. born Jan. 26, 1856, and 
 Joseph M. born March 2S, i860; Mr. Hunt is School Director; has acted in that capacity 
 thirteen years. 
 
 HIPPERT JOHN, Kewanee; shoemaker; Dem; Cath; born in Germany; ten children. 
 
 HURD AMANDA, Kewanee; music teacher; Cong; born in Peru, Vt. Oct. 31, 1831. 
 
 HURD STEPHEN M. Kewanee; dealer in organs; Rep; Pres; born Oneida Co. N. Y. 1838. 
 
 HURST WM. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in N. Y. City, 1825; five children. 
 
 HUTCHINSON JOHN G. Kewanee; justice of peace and notary; Dem; Ind; born N.Y. 
 
 T KES SAM'L, Sec. 20; Kewanee; Rep; Meth; born England. 
 
 ■*■ INGLES GILES B. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in W. Va; four children. 
 IRVING EDWARD, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 IRWIN THOMAS, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 TADERSTROM LOUIS W. saloonkeeper; Dem; Luth; bom in Sweden, 1845. 
 
 J JARMAN DAVID, Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; born N. J. 1810; $15,000. 
 
 JACKSON STEPHEN H. Furniture Dealer and Undertaker, Kewanee; born in 
 Exeter, Pa. Dec. 3, 1827; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Meth; value of property 
 $2,500; married Errilly J. Lutes, Aug. 24, 1852; she was born in Wyoming Co. April 5, '27. 
 
 JACOBS MARY JANE Mrs. Weaver, Sec. iS; P.O. Kewanee; born in Mercer Co« 
 Pa. Dec. 13, 1833; came to this Co. in 1S4S; Meth. Epi>; value of property, $1,000; she has 
 two children living, one deceased; the living are Sherman, born April 9, 1855, and Wm. 
 Sylvester, born March 16, 1859; lost one daughter, Violetta, born [an. 10, 1S57, died Oct. 
 15. 1857. 
 
 JELLISON JOHN, Kewanee; painter; Rep; born in Ohio; one child. 
 
 JENNER BENJAMIN, Kewanee; gardener; Rep; Epis; born in England, 1822. 
 
 JOHNSON ALBERT T. Kewanee; clothing; Rep; Ind; bom in 111. 1843; two children. 
 
 JOHNSON ANDREW, Photographer, Kewanee; born in Sweden, Oct. 31, 1833; came 
 to this Co. Sept. 1857; Rep. 
 
 JOHNSON AUGUST G. Kewanee; shoemaker; Prof, born in Sweden, 1853: $300. 
 
 JOHNSON CHARLES, Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Meth. Epis; born N.Y.; $5,000. 
 
 JOHNSON JAMES, Kewanee; clothing; Rep; Ind; born Ireland, 1819; seven children. 
 
 JOHNSON JAMES, Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Ind; born Ills. 
 
 JOHNSON JOHN, Kewanee; section boss; Luth; born in Sweden; $200; four children. 
 
 JOHNSON NELS, Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; $700; four children. 
 
 JOHNSON NELSON, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born in Missouri. 
 
 JOJINSON WM. S. Kewanee; sewing machine agent; Rep; Prot; born in Ohio; one child. 
 
 JONES CORNELIUS E. Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Latter Day Saints; one child. 
 
430 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 JONES CHARLES W. Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; railroad hand; Rep; Meth; born in Va. 
 JONES GEORGE T. Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Latter Day Saints; born in Wales, 1831. 
 JONES JACOB W. watchman; Rep; Pres; born in England, 1806; $600; two children. 
 JONES JAMES M. Kewanee; engineer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Va.; two children. 
 JONES JOHN D. Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Latter Day Saints; born in Wales. 
 JONES JOHN L. Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; born North Carolina. 
 JONES MOSES, Kewanee; teamster; Rep; born in England. 
 JONES MOSES, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Meth; born in England. 
 JONES NATHANIEL, Kewanee; wheelwright; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Wales; $3,500. 
 JONES NATHANIEL, Kewanee; wagonmaker, Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Wales; $3,000. 
 JONES ROBERT, Sec. 28; P O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Meth; born in Wales. 
 JONES ROBERT, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Meth; born in Wales. 
 JONES SAMUEL H. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born Pa. 1844; 
 
 T/'AHLER FREDERICK W. Kewanee; restaurant; Ind; Ld; born in Prussia; $2,000. 
 KALLIN JULIUS, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Germany. 
 
 KEARNS HARVEY, Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Ohio, three children. 
 
 KEARNS JAS. WESLEY, Kewanee; laborer; Rep. 
 
 KEARNS LEVI, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born in Ohio; four children. 
 
 KEATIN THOMAS, Kewanee; saloon; Bern; Cath; born in Irela' d, 1S16; $2,000. 
 
 KEELER JOSIAH, Secretary Kewanee Manufacturing Co Kewanee; born in Clarendon, 
 N. Y. Dec. 1, 1834; came to this county April 26, 1859; Ind; U. iv; value property, $10,000; 
 married Lydia E, Morse, June 12, 1864; has four children : Ira B. born May II, 1865; 
 Harriett M. born Aug. 30, 1868; Andrew N. born Dec. 7, 1870; Delia E. born Dec. 14, 1873; 
 Mr. Keeler is Village Trus'ee; has served three years on the Board. 
 
 KEELER P. B. Kewanee; sewing machines and musical instruments; Rep; Ind; born N.V. 
 
 KELLOGG HOSMER L. Cathier People's Bank, Kewanee, born in Canaan, Conn. 
 Nov. 30, 1833; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Ind; value of real estate and personal 
 property, $3,500; married Emily Piatt, in Kewanee, Aug. 10, 1864; she was born in Fowler- 
 ville, N. Y. April iS, 1839; has three children: James L. born Sept. 15, 1866; Albert T. 
 born March 20, 1868; Louisa, born Dec. 3, 1872. 
 
 KEMPIN CARL, Sec. 12, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in German}; 60 acres. 
 
 KEMPIN CHRISTIAN, Sec. 23, P.O. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Luih; born in Germany. 1810. 
 
 KEMPIN FERDINAND, Sec. 23, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Luth; born in Prussia. 
 
 KEMPIN CHRISTIAN FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 1. P.O. Kewanee; born in 
 Prussia, Jan. 8, 1838, came to this county in 1S56; Rep; Luth; owns 140 acres of 
 land, valued at $2,500; married Rosella Kempin Dec. 27, 1864; she was born in Prussia, 
 Feb. 19, 1840; they have four children: Mary Louisa, born Oct. 1, 1866, August Henry, born 
 Aug. 20, 1868, Walter Alexander, born Feb. 2, 1874, Antonie Veronaka, burn Feb. 2, 1S74; 
 Mr. K. is School Director and Trustee of Lutheran Church. 
 
 KEMPIN JOHN, Sec. 23, P.O. Kewanee; lives with his son, Ferdinand; Luth; born Prussia. 
 
 KEMPIN LEOPOLD A. Kewanee; butcher; Rep; Luth; born Germany; one child. 
 
 KEMPTN REIGNALD, Sec. 15*, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ger. Cong; bom in Germany. 
 
 KEMVAL JACOB P. Kewanee; shoemaker; Dem; Meth. Epis; born in Maryland, 1833. 
 
 KENEGY CHAS. H. Kewanee; dentist; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio, 1842; two children. 
 
 KENNEDY WM. B. Kewanee; steam-fitter; Rep; born in Chicago, 1S55. 
 
 KENT CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; bom in Greenfield, Saratoga Co. 
 N.Y., Aug. II, 1821, came to this county, Oct. 1844; Rep; Cong; owns 236 acres of land, 
 value of property $15,000; married Lucinda M. Hurd, Sept. 12, 1S44; she was born in Cas- 
 tile, N.Y., Jan. 14, 1823; Mr. Kent was Supervisor of Neponset Tp. Bureau Co. 111. in 1852, 
 and first Town Clerk and Collector of that Tp; has been School Director here. 
 
 KENT RICHARD, Agent Lathrop Coal and Mining Co. at Wyoming, 111; residence, 
 Kewanee; lorn in Cornwall, England, Dec. 17, 1831, came to this county in 1855; Rep; 
 Meth. Epis; owns house and lot, valued at $1,500, and 160 acres of land in Marion Co. Kan- 
 sas; married Rosetta J. Chambers, Oct. 20, 1S61; she was born in Warren Tp. Jefferson Co. 
 Ohio, April 8, 1825; they have three children living: James M., born Oct. 6, 1S65, George 
 B., born Sept. 2, 1867, Julius D., born Sept. 28, 1875; they have lost two children. 
 
 KENT WM. C. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; born in N.Y. 1825; five children. , 
 
 KILMER GEO. Kewanee; plasterer; Dem; Cong; born Germany, 1824; four children. 
 
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 KINRADE WM. Kewanee; blacksmith; Dem; born in Isle of Man, 1834; five children. 
 
 IvIXGr PIUS, Kewanee; tailor; born in Wurtemburg, Germany, June 7, 1825, came to this 
 country in 1S54; came to this county July 14, 1863; Dem; Cath; owns house and lot and 
 (>', acres in village, valued at $2,500; married Mrs. Elizabeth Hilbert, April 17, 1864; she 
 was bom in France, Sept. S, 1821; Mrs. King has three daughters by first marriage: Louisa, 
 Bertha and Emily Hilbert. 
 
 KIRLEY BERNARD. Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland. 
 
 KITTRIDGE CHRISTOPHER, Kewanee; blacksmith; Rep. 
 
 KITTERMAN JASPER N. Kewanee; mechanic; Rep; born in Bureau Co. 111. 1845. 
 
 K.LEE JOHN, Sec. 27, P.O. Kewaunee; gardener; Luth; born in Germany; 4 acres, §1,000. 
 
 KNIGHT WM. J. Sec. 12, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; born in England; 180 ac. $6,000. 
 
 KNOX C. EDWIN, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; day laborer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 
 
 KNOX THOMAS, Sec. 7, P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Rep; Prot; born in Ohio, 1847. 
 
 KOLLMANN JOHN. Kewanee; farmer; Cath; owns 80 acres. 
 
 KRAUSE AUGUST, Sec. II, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Luth; born in Germany; 106 ac. 
 
 KRAUSE WM. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born in Germany; three children; $250. 
 
 KUESTER AUGUST C. Farmer, Sec. 23. P.O. Kewanee; born in Prussia, Aug. 26, 
 1851; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Luth; owns 128 acres of land, valued at $6,400; 
 married Johanna H. Kempin, Dec. 26, 1S73; she was born in Prussia, Sept. 21, 1853; they 
 have one child living, Irena C, born June 19, 1875; lost one infant child, August L., born 
 May 5, 1874, died Nov. 26, 1874. 
 
 K LESTER GODFRED, Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; U. Evang; born in Germany. 
 
 K I'STER AUGUST, Sec. 2, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Prussia; 78^ acres. 
 
 KUSTER WILLIAM, Sec. 14, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, Rep; Luth; born in Prussia, 1811. 
 
 KUSTEK W3I. Jr. Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Kewanee; born in Prussia, March 26, 1847; 
 came to this county in 1856; Rep; Luth; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $10,000; married 
 Antony Quort, Nov. 24, 1872; she was born in Prussia, March 18, 1852; they have one child, 
 lues L., born July 30, 1875; Mr. Kuster is Deacon of German Lutheran Church. 
 
 T AIRD FRANKLIN, Sec. 27, P.O. Kawanee; works for John H. Ladd; Rep; born in 111. 
 LAY HIRAM, Kewanee; merchant; Rep; Cong; born Wis. 1839; five children. 
 
 LADD CHARLES K. Attorney, Kewanee; born in Wilmot, N. H. Feb. 26, 1839; came 
 to this county in March, 1855; Dem; Mr. Ladd has the only complete Abstract of Land 
 Titles in Henry Co. 
 
 LADD JOHX H. Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; born in Wilmot, N. H. Sept. 21, 1851; 
 came to this county in 1S59; Dem; Ind; married Caroline Laird, April 11, 1874; born April 
 11, 1853; they have two children, Daisy May, born April 23, 1875, Frank Percival, born July 
 19, 1S76. 
 
 LADD JOHX T. Kewanee; Retired Farmer; born in Gilmanton, N. H. Jan. 21, 1813; 
 came to this state, March, 1853; came to this county in i860; Dem; Ind; owns 425 acres of 
 land, valued at $80,000; married Lydia A. Pervier, June 15, 1833; she died Feb. 1856; had 
 five children by this marriage, one deceased; the living are Charles K., born Feb. 26, 1839, 
 Barbara A. (now Mrs. I. P. Currier), born April 4, 1843, Mary A. born July 10, 1849, John 
 H., born Sept. 15, 1850; present wife was Louise Wickum; married Nov. 22, 1876. 
 
 IAMB EDWARD, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Latter Day Saint; born in England. 
 
 LAMB JAMES, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; miner; born in England; two children. 
 
 LAMP. WM. Sec. 2S, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Latter Day Saint; born in England. 
 
 LARSON CHARLES P. Kewanee; Retired; born in Sweden, July, 1827; came to this 
 country in 1854; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Luth; owns house and lot worth $Soo; 
 married Anna C. Erickson, July. 1856. 
 
 LEESON I AS. W. Kewanee; laborer; Freewill Bapt. 
 
 LEGGETT JOHN, Kewanee; shoemaker; Dem; votes in Wethersfield. 
 
 LEGGETT ROBERT, Kewanee, carpenter; born in Ireland; seven children. 
 
 LEONARD C. P. Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Spiritualist; born in Mass. 
 
 LEOPOLD CHRISTIAN, Sec. 14, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Luth; born in Germany. 
 
 LEPPORT CHRIS. Sec. 22, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; born in Germany; 60 acres; four children. 
 
 LESTER THOMAS, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; born England. 
 
 LEWIS FRANK. Kewanee; hotel porter; Rep; Meth; born in Mo. 
 
 LINCOLN EDWARD P. Sec. 21. P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.; 25 ac. 
 
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 LINCOLN GEORGE H. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Pres; born in New London, Ct. 
 
 LINKEN THOMAS, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; born in England. 
 
 LTLLEY JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee; lives with his father; Dem; born in this town, 1853. 
 
 LILLEY WILLIAM, Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee. The subject of this sketch was born of 
 respectable and well-to-do parents, at Oldham, England, Jan. 22, 1817, and baptized at St. 
 Peter's, May 15, 1S17; his mother was related to the well-known, wealthy, and aristocratic 
 English families — Radcliffs, Mayalls, and Duckworths, of Mosley and Oldham; his parents 
 sailed from London on board the ship Susannah, of London, July II, 1S1S, for St. John, 
 New Brunswick, and from there to Boston, Mass. arriving in Boston Sept. 8, 1818; his father, 
 after living in Mass. for a short time, formed a stock company, built and managed the first 
 cotton mill in Mass. at Andover [this mill is still standing, but not used for anything, and 
 fast decaying]; he was married Nov. 1, 1843, at Albany, N.Y. to Miss Harriet Huntley; his 
 wife Harriet was born at Stanstead, Canada, Feb. 28, 1S21; her ancestors were some of those 
 numbered on board the Mayflower, her great grandfather being the first white child born in 
 New England — born the second day after the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers — and, owing to 
 the wanderings of this band, he was named "Peregrine" — Peregrine White. [Among other 
 curiosities shown the visitor at Plymouth, Mass. is the rude cradle used for this man when a 
 child.] Mr. Wm. Lilley and wife moved from Lowell, Mass. to Henry Co. December 15, 
 1843, where they since have lived; they have been blessed with five children, Hellen, born 
 Jan. 6, 1845, and now married; George, born Feb. 7, 1850; John, born Feb. 8, 1852; Charles, 
 born Aug. 4, 1854; Laura, born Feb. S, 1855; of these all are living except Laura, who was 
 taken away by death, Feb. 24, 1868. "Laura was seldom from home, as she was all her 
 natural life an afflicted child; hence they feel their loss the more. But Laura has gone 
 before — not lost." — Henry Co. Dial. Mr. Lilley has, by perseverance, industry, and labor, 
 accumulated a large property, his home farm consisting of 417 acres of very rich farming 
 land, the surface valued at $100 per acre; it has a good coal vein, 4 ft. thick, and 120 ft. 
 below the surface; the coal is leased, for a period of twenty-five years, to the Lathrop Coal 
 and Mining Co. office Kewanee, 111. "Our coal is superior in quality and cleanliness, burn- 
 ing freely, and leaving little or no soot, which is so objectionable in most Illinois coals. Our 
 facilities for mining and shipping are unequaled by any coal operators in this vicinity." A. 
 B. Ashley, Supt; E. C. Cheever, Cashier. Each cubic foot of coal will weigh fifteen pounds, 
 or 2,700 pounds for every square yard, which, multiplied by 4,840 (the number of square 
 yards in an acre), gives 6,534 tons P er acre; and this, multiplied by the number of acres (417), 
 gives the enormous amount of 2,724,678 tons; this, again multiplied by 12^ cents (the 
 amount paid by the Co. for royalty on every ton of coal mined), will amount to $340,584 75. 
 The mine, when in full operation, is capable of mining and raising 300 tons of coal daily, 
 which, multiplied by \2) z cents, gives, at the rate of $37 per day, $962 per month, and 
 $11,144 per annum, royalty. He also has another farm in Henry County, consisting of 120 
 acres of very rich and productive soil. 
 
 Mr. Lilley has been eminently successful in obtaining his share of this world's goods — 
 thus are his patience, industry, and fortitude rewarded; coming, as he did, to Henry Co. one 
 of the earliest settlers, when all was a wide, vast, unbroken, and wild prairie, be has con- 
 tributed his best talent and judgment to the advancement of his county, and made it what it 
 it is, one of the foremost in the state. He has seen his county in the possession of the wild 
 beasts of the field, and now it is possessed by a cultivated and intelligent people, churches, 
 and schools. Thus is he rewarded. " By their fruits ye shall know them." 
 
 LINTNER CHAS. W. Kewanee; harness-maker; Rep; born Pa. 
 
 LINTON ROBERT, Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ireland; $2,000. 
 
 LITTLE HENRY G. Kewanee. The following biographical sketch was furnished for 
 this work by an old settler of Henry County, and intimate friend of its subject : 
 
 Henry G. Little was born in Gofftown, N. H. March 31, 1813; in March, 1835, he left 
 the rugged New England hills to seek his fortune on the fertile prairies of Illinois, and set- 
 tled temporarily in Peoria. March 1, 1836, he married Fidelia M. Stoddard, a daughter of 
 the Puritans, a descendant of the redoubtable Gen. Miles Standish, and brought his young 
 wife from the comforts and refinements of her pleasant home in the staid old town of New- 
 ington, Conn, to endure, uncomplainingly, patiently, and cheerfully the privations and dan- 
 gers of frontier life. They came to Henry County in November of the same year, and the 
 following Spring set up their household gods in a log cabin, near the present home of C. C. 
 Blish, Esq. of Kewanee, and commenced farming on the lands now owned by Dr. Lewis 
 Hurd and Asa Cole. Three months later (June 19, 1S37), Mr. Little, accompanied by his 
 brother, C.J. T. Little, rode thirty miles across the trackless prairie, utterly destitute of 
 road, bridge, or dwelling, to the house of Geofge Brandenburg, where he took part in the 
 organization of Henry County. 
 
 The first election in Vv'ethersfield Precinct was held at Mr. Little's house, in August of 
 the same year. The single room, sixteen feet by eighteen, which the dwelling contained, 
 was at that time the residence of three families, Col. S. Blish and Mr. W. H. Blish having 
 

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 just arrived from Connecticut and taken up temporary quarters with Mr. Little. There were 
 also two men. \V. II. Blish and Hazeltori Page, lying sick ol fever in the same room. When 
 election day arrived, even Mr. Little himself, who always dwells with a sort of regretful 
 pleasure upon the enjoyments of those early days, and finds it difficult to temember any- 
 thing worthy of being termed "hardship," admit- that they were "a little crowded." Sulli- 
 van Howard, II. G. Little, and Norman Butler acted as judges of election. Sullivan How- 
 ard and II. G. Little were elected Justices of the Peace, an office which Mr. Little held for 
 more than fifteen years in the county. 
 
 As a farmer, Mr. Little shared to the full all the labors and inconveniences inseparable 
 from thai calling during the settlement of the county, and, in addition, was often called to 
 occupy posts of trust and responsibility involving public interests. In 1850, he was elected 
 Sheriff and Collector of the county, and for two years performed the duties of those offices. 
 Though there was no jail in the county and he sometimes was obliged to keep prisoners for 
 weeks in his own house, chaining them at night to the cooking stove, no prisoner ever 
 escaped from his hands. Though there was neither safe nor bank in the county, not a dol- 
 lar of the revenue of those years was ever lost. All taxes were paid in gold and silver, and 
 the coin was deposited with trusted friends in various parts of the county! Mrs. Francis 
 Loomis was for months the keeper of two shot-bags of gold, hidden in a rag-bag hanging 
 from the rafters of a chamber, with hired men sleeping near. Mr. Little tells thrilling stories 
 of long rides across the wild prairies with no companion but a desperate thief or murderer 
 chained and manacled by his side, whom he was conveying to the penitentiary at Alton ; or 
 bearing the scarcely less dangerous charge of a carpet-bag of gold to be deposited with the 
 State Treasurer at Springfield. 
 
 Having been all his life a Whig, and in earnest sympathy with the anti-slavery cause. 
 Mr. Little naturally became identified with the Republican party from its organization, and 
 as a Republican, represented the three counties of Mercer, Rock Island and Henry, with a 
 population of over 50,000, in the exceedingly busy and laborious session of the Illinois Leg- 
 islature of 1856-7. At this time he formed the acquaintance of Abraham Lincoln, John A. 
 Logan and others who were afterward distinguished in the state and the nation. Among 
 the acts passed by this Legislature were those for the removal of the county-seat of Mercer 
 Co. from Keith>burg to Aledo; for enlarging the city limits of Rock Island; and for the 
 incorporation of the town of Kewanee. 
 
 Mr. Little was from its organization an active member of the Henry County Agricultural 
 Society; was elected President the second year of its existence, and again in 1866. He has 
 been an extensive land-holder in the county, entering from the government in iSsoand 1851 a 
 large body of land, besides purchasing from other parties. For many years he dealt largely 
 in lands, and the records show that few men have passed through their hands so large a por- 
 tion of Henry County. 
 
 Kewanee owes much to the energy and public spirit of Henry G. Little. He was one 
 of the four original proprietors of that town, as he was also of the neighboring town of 
 Neponset. More than one pleasant residence in Kewanee and many a spreading tree bear 
 witness to his enterprise and taste. The dwelling now owned and occupied by Dr. Hiram 
 Nance was built by him, and was for some years his home. During his residence in the 
 town, he was identified with all efforts for the material, educational and religious improve- 
 ment of the place, giving liberally of his time, his strength and his means for the benefit of 
 town and school and church ; and the .-.ame was true of him while living in Wethersfield. 
 The early settlers of this county would not have been true to their Puritan ancestry had 
 they made less thorough provision for the fostering and culture of intelligence and morality, 
 and no one labored more earnestly, or made more cheerful sacrifices for those ends than the 
 subject of this article. The love of learning and Christian culture, whose foundations he 
 and his colaborers laid broad and deep while yet the wilderness looked wondering on, have 
 risen into fair and stately structures all over the land; and the graduation records of many 
 a college and seminary bear the names of those who have entered into the labors of these 
 early toilers. 
 
 A sketch of the life of Henry G. Little, however brief, would be incomplete without at 
 least a reference to the genial and generous hospitality always seen in his home. Equally in 
 the log-cabin of one room and in the spacious comfortable home of later years friends and 
 strangers were always sure of cordial welcome, and guests were rarely wanting. For reli- 
 gious meetings, for benevolent organizations, for the entertainment of ministers and others 
 whose calling or circumstances appealed to their sympathies, Mr. and Mrs. Little held 
 always an open door. Their house was often called " the ministers' hotel," and to their 
 ungrudging hospitality to strangers they owe many a valued friendship whose end is not 
 yet. 
 
 All of Mr. Little's children were born in Henry County. Two of them died in infancy, 
 and one son, Frank II., in 1863, at the age of sixteen. Of the five remaining, Louise S. 
 married Henry S. Viels, of Oberlin, Ohio, now in business in Grinnell, Iowa; Mary Maude 
 married Prin. Jesse Macy, of Iowa College, Grinnell ; Elizabeth H. married J. P. Lyman, a 
 
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 lawyer of Grinnell ; Fannie R. and Henrietta G. reside with their parents. In 1867, the 
 whole family removed to Grinnell, Iowa, where they still remain. Mr. Little has been for 
 four successive years elected Mayor of that city. His efforts in laying out and beautifying 
 the Grinnell cemetery, in promoting various improvements in the town, and in building his 
 present substantial home, show that he did not lose his taste and energy in crossing the 
 Mississippi. 
 
 Though for ten years past residents of another state, he and his wife have not lost 
 
 their affection for, and interest in the scenes of their early toils and sacrifices. They return 
 
 often to visit the dear old friends and stand by the graves of their children. 
 
 LITTLE C. J. T. Kewanee; General Auctioneer; widely known as such; born in X. H. 
 
 July 13, 1811; came to this Co. April 30, 1837; Rep; Cong; married Eliza Ann 1 '.rooks, May 
 
 13, 1834; she svas born in N.H. July 27, 1S13; they have had eight children, one deceased; 
 the living are, Charles, engaged in practice of medicine in Kansas; Ellen E. (now Mrs. G. 
 W. Perkins, of Iowa); Sarah J. (now Mrs. Dr. Todd, of Galva, 111.); William C. a lawyer in 
 Kansas; Eliza A. (now Mrs. Frank Red); George B. a physician, in Burlington, Iowa; and 
 John J. a student, living at home; Hattie, wife of Rev. J. Ginen, died Sept. 26, 1872, and 
 left one daughter; 111 1844 Mr. Little left his former business and engaged in mercantile pur- 
 suits; he always took an active interest in the education of children; he was a member of the 
 School Board, from its first organization, while he remained in Wethersfield — about twenty- 
 five years; Mr. and Mrs. Little united with the Congregational Church July II, 1841; every 
 member of their family has united with the same church. 
 
 LLOYD Rev. Dr. WALTER F., D.D. LL.D, Kewanee; rector St. John's Epis. Church; Dem. 
 
 LOOMIS NILES H. Kewanee; agricultural impl'm'ts. dealer; Rep; Cong; born in Wethersfield. 
 
 LOOMIS OREX H. Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Kewanee; born in North Coven- 
 try, Conn. June 17, 1822; came to this county in 1850; Rep; Cong; married Cornelia A. 
 Starkweather, Aug. 27, 1850; has seven children living, Niles IL, born Dec. 7, 1852; Henry 
 L., born May 24, 1854; Lucy C, born Nov. 28, 1S55; Rosetta M., Grace E., Emma F., Hat- 
 tie M.; has lost two children; Mr. Loomis has been Justice of the Peace, and served fifteen 
 years as School Trustee. 
 
 LOOMIS WM. C. Kewanee; carpenter and builder; Rep; Cong; born Conn. 1815; $1,200. 
 
 LORENZ JOHN, Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Meth; born in this county. 
 
 LORY RICHARD, Kewanee; teamster; Rep; Meth; born England; $400; two children. 
 
 LOUIS PETER J. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; $300. 
 
 LUTES FRANK E. Kewanee; painter; Rep; born in Rockford, 111. 
 
 LUTES GEO. E. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Chris; born N.Y; $500. 
 
 LYLE JAMES, Sec. 25, P.O. Kewanee; lives with father; Rep; Prot; born Kewanee. 
 
 LYLE JOHN, Kewanee; Capitalist; born in Paisley, Scotland, July 29, 1806; came to this 
 State in 1836; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Ind; married Esther D. Craig; she was 
 born in Ryegate, Vt. in 1815; they have had one child, George, born Oct. 15, 1834, died May 
 
 19, 1867; Mr. Lyle was for several years member of Village Board of Trustees; he has two 
 grandchildren living with him, \Vm. and Etta Lyle. 
 
 LYLE WM. Sec. 25, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Prot; born Scotland; 160 acres. 
 LYMAN ELIAS, Kewanee; Merchant; born in Royalton, Vt. Jan. 5, 1831; came to this 
 county in Feb. 1862; Rep; Ind; married Addie Trask, of Rochester, Windsor Co. Vt. Dec. 
 
 14, 1858; they have two children, Nellie, born Oct. 31, 1863; Lillie Louise, born Feb. 17, 
 1870; Mr. Lyman was President of First National Bank of Kewanee three years. 
 
 LYMAN WM. H. Kewanee; merchant; Rep; Cong; born Vt. 
 
 LYMAN, LAY & LYMAN, Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, and Gen'l. Merchandise, 
 
 Kewanee. 
 LYONS GEO. Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Dem; Cath; born N.Y. 
 LYONS JACOB S. Kewanee; peddler; Rep; born N.Y; six children; $1,000. 
 
 "jV/TcAULEY WM. H. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; born N.Y; one child; $150. 
 ^■'■^ McBRIDE SAMUEL, Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; born Pa; $500. 
 
 McADAM ADELAIDE Mrs. Kewanee; Dressmaker; born in Wethersfield, June 13, 
 1844; Meth. Episcopal; owns house and lot, value $500; married Wm. II. McAdam, June 
 
 20, 1861; he died March 13, 1870; they had four children, two deceased; the living are, 
 George H. born March 10, 1864; ami Wm. J. born March 19, 1S66; the deceased were, 
 Susan E. who died Jan. 12, 1868; and Ralph L. died Feb. 17, 1869. 
 
 McCAUGHEN JAMES, Sec. 35, P.O. Kewaiee; farmer; born Ireland; 160 acres, $12,000. 
 McCONNELL DELIA M. Mrs. wid. of Edward; Kewanee; born N.Y; $400. 
 McCONNELL ISAAC, Kewanee; hotel propr; Rep; Meth; born Jefferson Co; $6,000. 
 
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 McCRELL THOS. Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Dem; born Ireland. 
 
 McCULLOUGH JOHN, Kewanee; brick-layer; Ind. in pol. and'relig; born N.Y. 
 
 McDERMOTT THOS. Kewanee; laborer; Dem;Cath; born Ireland; $300. 
 
 McDONOUGII JAMES, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 McFADDEX WM. G. Kewanee; engineer; Rep; born Canada. 
 
 McCLURE ALEX. Kewanee; wagon-maker; Ind; Prot; born Scotland; $500. 
 
 McGUIRE DANIEL. Kewanee; laborer; Cath; born Pa. 
 
 McGUIRE DANIEL, Kewanee; coal miner; Cath; born Fa; $300. 
 
 McGEE DAVID, Kewanee; sewing machine agt. 
 
 McGUIRE GEO. W. Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; Cath; born Pa; $1,000. 
 
 McGUIRE JACOB, Kewanee; blacksmith; Ind; Pres; born Pa; six children. 
 
 McGUIRE JOHN, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 McGUIRE THUS. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Cath; born Scotland. 
 
 McGUIRE WILBUR F. Kewanee; salesman; Dem; Cath; born Port Byron, 111. 
 
 McINTYRE MARY Mis. wid. of Archibald; Kewanee; born N.Y; $3,000. 
 
 McKINZIE GIDEON N. Kewanee; R.R. employe, Rep; born Pa; $Soo. 
 
 McKEON DAVID, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 McLEAX ALEXANDER, P.O. Kewanee; wagon-maker; born Scotland; $400. 
 
 MACHESNEY JOS. M. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Cong; born Pa; $1,500. 
 
 MALAMPHY W.M. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; eight children; $350. 
 
 MALDER JOHN. Kewanee; carpenter; born Sweden. 
 
 MALLORY GEO. W. Kewanee; laborer; Meth; born Vt. 
 
 MALONE JACOB. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Meth. Epis; born Ohio; S450. 
 
 MANCHESTER STEPHEN F. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; born R. I; one child. 
 
 MAPES EDWARD, Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y; $600. 
 
 3IAPES JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Kewanee; born in the Township of Don, Upper 
 Canada, July 13, 1834; came to this county in 1847; Rep; Ind; owns 3C9 acres of land, 
 valued at Si5,ooo; pergonal property, $5,000; married Abbey C. Vining, Nov. 4, 1S57; sne 
 was born in Pa. Sept. 21, 1S40; they have eight children living, Emily E. born Sept. 4, 1859; 
 Minnie A. bom July 31. 1862; Gladdys G. born Oct. 2S. 1864; Ada I. born Sept, 9, 1866; 
 Eddie L. born April 28, 1S6S; John Burton, born Jan. 14, 1870; Dora J. born Feb. 1, 1872; 
 and Xorman W. born June IO, 1S74; they have lost one son, Clarence Howard, born March 
 2S, 1S63. died Nov. 22, 1S64; Mr. M. is Pathmaster; enlisted in Co. H, 57th III. Veteran 
 Vols. Feb. 22, 1S64; mustered out July 17, 1865. 
 
 MARKS JNO. C. Kewanee; shoemaker; Dem; Prot; born Ireland. 
 
 MARTIN ELISHA S. Kewanee; princp. high school; Dem; Cong; born Vt. 1851. 
 
 MARTIN HENRY I. coal miner and farmer; Dem; Mormon; born England. 
 
 MARTIN PATRICK. Kewanee; saloonkeeper; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; seven children. 
 
 MARTIN PATRICK H. Sec 26, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 MARTIN THOS. Kewanee; retired; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $500. 
 
 MARTIN WM. Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner and farmer; Dem; Mor; val. prop. $4,000. 
 
 MASON ADOLPHUS A. Sec. 4, P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Rep; born Va. 
 
 MASON GRANVILLE, Sec. 29. P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Ind; born Va. 
 
 MATTHEWS AMBROSE A. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; born N.Y; $1,000. 
 
 MATHEWS JAS. II. Sec 28, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; bom Mich. 
 
 MATHEWS E. L. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 MATHEWS SARAH Mrs. wid. of Henry; Kewanee; Cong; born Ohio; $500. 
 
 MATTESON ARTHUR E. Kewanee; dentist; Lib. Rep; Epis; born 111; $2,000. 
 
 MA.l'.L ADOLPH, Baker, Confectioner and Insurance Agent, Kewanee; born in Weida, 
 Germany, July 12, 1S30; came to this Co. June 30, 1863; Lib. Rep; Ind; value of property, 
 $3,000; married Mary James, Aug. 14, '63; she was born in Salem, N. C. Aug. 1837; has 
 five children: Hat tie, born Aug. 1864; Emma, Edward, William, Lina; was member of 
 Village Board of Trustees two years; is now member of Board of Education and Library 
 Board, and assistant Township Supervisor; is also N. G. of Wetheisfield Lodge I. O. O, F. 
 
 MAUL FRANCIS F. Kewanee: teacher; Ind; Ind; born in Germany, 1830. 
 
 MAUL FRANK T. Kewanee; baker; Dem; Ind; born Germany, 1826; $1,500, 
 
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 MAUNOER CHARLES S. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Kewanee; born in Somersetshire, 
 England, Jan. 16, 1823; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Cong; owns 41 acres, valued at 
 $3,000; married Jane Rowe, in England, in 1846; she died Feb. 24, 1857; they had three 
 children, all living : Emma A., Ellen M. and Eugene; second wife was Martha C. Goodrich; 
 she died July 28, 1870. leaving one daughter; Lucy G. Maunder, present wife, was 
 Mrs. Rachel R. King, of Dundee, 111. married Oct. 23, 1876; Mr. M. is School Director, has 
 acted in that capacity several years. 
 
 MAYHEW NAT. Kewanee; clerk; Dem; Ind; born Ohio, 1829; $2,500; four children. 
 
 MEHURON ISAAC, Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Free Will Ba;it; born in Indiana; $400. 
 
 MELCHER LOUIS, Sec. 1; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Prussia; 98 acres. 
 
 MELLOR \VM. II. Kewanee; harness-maker; Dem; Ind; born England, 1S33; four children. 
 
 MERRITT HENRY C. merchant and dealer in poultry and game; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y. 
 
 MERRITT XEHEM1AH, Kewanee; Retired Farmer; born in Patterson, Putnam Co. 
 N.Y. Feb. 19, 1802; was clothier for twelve years in Dutchess and Ulster Counties, N. Y.; 
 lived in Ulster Co. N Y. from 1826 to 1836; moved to Putnam Co. 111. in 1836; removed to 
 Bureau Co. in 1837; in 1S38, moved to Stark Co.; in 1S4S, moved to Marshall Co. where he 
 resided twenty-one years; in the Spring of 1870 came to Kewanee, where he has spent 
 five months every year, spending the Spring and Summer each year in Afton, Union Co. 
 Iowa; married Melinda Smith, Jan. 5, 1828; she was born in Marlborough, N.Y. March 13, 
 l8r2; they have two children, both daughters; Mr. Merritt joined the Baptist Church in 
 Marlborough, N.Y. in 1831; he is a Rep. 
 
 MESSMORE JACOB, Sec. 4; P.O. Kewanee; Farmer; Ind; U. Brethren; born Pa; 115 acres. 
 
 MESSMORE JACOB, Jr. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Kewanee; born in Wayne Co. Ohio, 
 Aug. 28, 1S40; came to this county in 1852; Independent in politics and religion; owns 100 
 acres of land, valued at $6,000; married Rebecca J. Gochenouer, April 5, 1864; she was 
 Dorn in Warren Co. Ohio, May 19. 1846; they have one child, Emma Permelia, born Sept. 
 13, r866; Mr. Messmore is School Director, Pathmaster and Conservator of the Collins 
 Morey Estate; served three years in Co. A, 124th I. Y . I. 
 
 MILES GEORGE, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 10 acres; five children. 
 
 MILES SHADRACH T. Kewanee; grocer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa. 1827; eleven children. 
 
 MILLER JAMES R. Kewanee, Carpenter, Contractor and Builder; born in Blakely, 
 Luzerne Co. Pa. Sept. 28, 1829; came to this Co. in 1853; Dem; Ind; owns house and three 
 lots and IOO acres of Dnd in Schuyler County, 111; married Irma Enos; she was born in 
 Luzerne Co. Pa; they have six children : Ella J. (now Mrs. A. H. Britton); Ida M. (now 
 Mrs. O. H. Casbeere); Fred A. Charles, Hattie L. and Ettie L.; Mr. Miller was in U. S. 
 Service three years as Bridge Builder. 
 
 MILLER JONATHAN, Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; born in Pa. 1831; three children. 
 
 MILLER JONATHAN N. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; born in Pa.; three children. 
 
 MILLER WILLIAM, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; born N.Y. 
 
 MILLER WM. Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; born in N. Y. 1S08; $500; ten children. 
 
 MILLER WM. W. laborer; Dem; born in Pa. 
 
 MILTON GILLMAN, Kewanee; laborer; born in Canada; $300; three children. 
 
 MINER JOSEPH S. Kewanee; shoemaker; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Ohio, 1842: $1,000. 
 
 MINER LUCY Mrs. widow of Addison, Kewanee; born in Canada, 1837; $800. 
 
 MINKS ALBERT W. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Luth; born in Germany. 
 
 MINKS FREDERICK, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Cong; born in Germany. 
 
 MINNICK JOHN, Kewanee; boots and shoes; Ind; Meth. Epis; born Pa. 1822; $2,000. 
 
 MINNICK WILSON A. Kewanee; grocer; Rep; Cong; born Pa. 1842; three children. 
 
 MOHLING ADOLPH, Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; railroad hand; Dem; Prot; bom in Germany. 
 
 MOCROFT ELIZBBETH Mrs. Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; Meth. Epis; born in England. 
 
 MOCROFT HERBERT, Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born England. 
 
 MOCROFT JEM I M A Mrs. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee; born in County of York, 
 England, Aug. 30, 1S22; came to this county in 1S43; Meth. Epis; owns 160 acres of land, 
 valued at $8,000; married Win. Mocroft, Feb. 2, 1S4S; he du-d Feb. 27, 1S56; they had four 
 children, all living: Ann, born Nov. 4, 184S; Samuel, born Feb. 20, 1850; Mary, born Dec. 
 24, 1851; Elizabeth, born Sept. 24, 1853, and William S. born March 7, 1855. 
 
 MOCROFT JOHN, Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; burn in this town, 1855. 
 
 MOCROFT SAMUEL, Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee; fanner; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in this town. 
 
 MOCROFT WILLIAM S. Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in this town, 1S55. 
 
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 MOCROFT WM. Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; fanner; Rep; Meth. Epis; burn in England, 1S45. 
 
 MOFFITT JOHN B. Kewanee; pump manufacturer; Dem; Bapt; born in Philadelphia, 1831. 
 
 MONAIIAN MATHEW, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born N. V. 
 
 MONROE FRANK R. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Tnd; bom in Canada, 1S28; four children. 
 
 MOXTIE ALBERT, Sec. 15; P.O. Kewanee; farmer, lives with father; Rep; United E. 
 
 MONTIE GOTLIEB, Sec. 15; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; United E.; born in Germany. 
 
 MOORE JOHN, Kewanee; stock dealer; Rep; Bapt; born in Pa. 1S42; three children. 
 
 MOORF LEWIS, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; $500; four children. 
 
 MOORE ROBERT, Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa. 1- 
 
 MOORE WM. R. Sec. 11; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; 1 20 acres. 
 
 MOORE WM. H. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Ind; born Germany, 1S40. 
 
 MOREY COLLINS, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Kewanee; born in N. Y. Aug. 1812; came to 
 this Co. in 1853; Rep; United Brethren; owns 1S5 acres of land, valued at $9,000; married 
 Rebecca Potter, of Dutchess Co. N. Y.; has one son. Francis E. Morey, who now conducts 
 the farm. 
 
 MORGAN DANIEL, Kewanee; carpenter and painter; Dem; Cong; born Mass. l8ll. 
 
 MORGAN STEWART H. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Mass. 
 
 MORRIS THOMAS, P.O. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Free Will Bapt; born in Wales. 
 
 MORRISON HENRY, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Latter Day Saints; born in England. 
 
 MORSE LEWIS H. Kewanee; retired farmer; Ind; Ind; born in Conn. 1S17; Si. 200. 
 
 MORT WILLIAM, Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; born in England. 
 
 MORTON 1 DANIEL, Kewanee; farmer; born in Independence, Ohio, May iS, 1S15', 
 lived twelve years in Michigan; came to this county in 1846; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres in 
 Annawan Tp. Sec. 34, and 256 acres in Kewanee Tp. Sec. 3; value of the two pieces $20,500; 
 also owns 120 acres in Wethersfield Tp. Sec. 19, valued at $io,or.o; 160 acre; in Wyanet Tp. 
 Sees. 31 and 32, valued at $10,400; 30 acres in the village of Kewanee, Sec. 33, valued at 
 $9,000; married Sarah Bryant, Feb. 29, 1836; she died Nov. 15, 1857; married present 
 wife Mrs. Catharine Buckley, March 22, 1858; she was born in Dover, N.Y., Dec. 31, 1S29; 
 had five children by first marriage, one deceased; the living are Emeline (now Mrs. Jacob 
 Pothoff), born April 25, 1839; Henry C, born Jan. 15,1841; Mary E. (now Mrs. C. H. 
 Bumphrey) born Nov. 26, 1842; Gilbert, born Sept. 9, 1S46; had three children by second 
 wife, one deceased; the living are Edna, born Jan. 29. 1862; George A., born Aug. 9, 1866. 
 
 MORTON JOSEPH, Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; five children. 
 
 MULHOLLAND FREDERICK A. Kewanee; Carpenter, Contractor and Builder; 
 born in Toronto, Canada, April 4, 1S30; came to this county in 1S53; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 
 house, shop and two lots valued at $1,500, and 160 acres of land (n. e. % of Sec. 16, Wethers- 
 field Tp.) valued at $11,000; married Jane Kay, Nov. 15, 1S54; she died Jan. 13, 1866; they 
 had three children, two are living, their names are Julian E., born Nov. 13, 1S56, and James 
 L., born Feb. 9, 1864; Mr. M.'s present wife was Mrs. Ann Prather; married Dec. 6, 1866; 
 they have three children living, Minnie F.. born March 28, 1869; Albert F., born Dec. 16, 
 1S70; Melvin F., born Nov. 17, 1S75. 
 
 MURPHY JAMES, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; tenant of Mrs. Ann Stratton; born in Ireland. 
 
 MUNSHAW JOHN B. Kewanee; saloon keeper; Rep; Ind; born in Pa. 1835. 
 
 MURPHY ROSE Mrs. widow of Michael; Cath; born in Ireland; $300; six children. 
 
 MURPHY PATRICK, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland. 
 
 XJANCE HIRAM, Kewanee; physician; Lib. Rep; Ind; born in Floyd Co. Ind. 1822. 
 
 NELSON HANS, Kewanee; shoemaker; Luth; born in Sweden, 1S45; two children. 
 NEST GODFREY, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; retired; born in Sweden. 
 NOBLING ADOLPH, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; born in Germany. 
 NOBL1NG HENRY G. A. Kewanee; blacksmith; Dem; Luth; born in Germany, 1 
 NOBLING OTTO, Kewanee; painter; Dem; Luth; born in Germany; three children. 
 NOKES ENON, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Meth; born England; came to Co. 1865. 
 NORTH LEVI, Kewanee; lawyer; Rep; born in LewisCo. N.Y. 1821; ST, 000; five children. 
 NORTHROP CHARLES, Kewanee; Rep; born in Philadelphia, 1836; $i,00O; two children. 
 NORTON MICHAEL, Kewanee; section boss; Dem; Cath; bom in Irela 
 NORTON MILES B. Kewanee; money loaner; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 1S29. 
 NORTON PATRICK H. Kewanee; clerk; Dem; Cath; born in 111. 
 
440 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 /"\'BRIEN ELIZA Mrs. Kewanee; widow of John; Cath; nine children. 
 
 ^-^ O'BRIEN JAMES, Kewanee; president O'Brien Bros.' Manufacturing Co; Dem; Cath- 
 
 O'BRIEN BROS.' MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturers 'of Wagons, Car- 
 riages and Agricultural Implements, Kewanee. 
 
 O'BRIEN JOS. P. Kewanee; treasurer O Brien Bros.' Manufacturing Co; Dem; Cath. 
 
 O'BRIEN WM. S. Kewanee; secretary O'Brien Bros.' Manufacturing Co; Dem; Cath; born 111. 
 
 O'CONNOR OWEN, Kewanee; teamster and farmer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland. 
 
 O'DAY MICHAEL, Kewanee; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland. 
 
 O'GRADY JAMES, Kewanee; harness maker; Dem; Cath; burn Ireland, 1834; four children. 
 
 O'GRADY MARY Mrs., Kewanee; widow of Nicholas; born in Ireland; $200; two children. 
 
 O'NEILL CLEMENT, Kewanee; dealer in hides and tallow; Dem;Cath; born in Ireland. 
 
 O'NEILL MICHAEL, Liquor Dealer and Dealer in Hides and Tallow. Kewanee; born 
 in Ireland, Sept. 1830; came to this county in 1859; Dem; Cath, value of property $4,000; 
 married Sarah Aaron, Nov. 18, 1872; she was born in Pa; they have two children, Clement 
 P., born Sept. 24, 1873, an( i John F., born May 16, 1867. 
 
 OTIS CHAS. Kewanee; salesman; Rep; Prot; born in this county, 1855. 
 
 OLIVER JOHN \V. Kewanee; cooper; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio, 1817; five children. 
 
 OLIVER LUCY Mrs. Sec. 7; P.O. Kewanee; widow of James; Christian; born in Canada. 
 
 OLIVER ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Kewanee; bom in Morgan Co. Ohio. July 12, 
 1S21; came to this county in 1S44; Rep; owns So acres of land, valued at $3,000; married 
 Mary E. Folsom. in Wethersfield, Feb. 8, 1846; she was bom in Belpre Tp. Ohio, June 10, 
 1832; they have six children living, one deceased; the living are, Christopher C , born Jan. 
 25, 1847; Martha J. (now Mrs. Joseph Morton), horn Jan. 30, 1851; Susan II. (now Mrs. 
 Thos. Knox) born Feb. 23, 1853; Augustus, born May 29, 1S55; Elmer W., born May 19, 
 1S57, and Norman P., born Oct. 24, 1S60; the two eldot boys are married; lost one son, 
 James E , born Dec. 25, 1S48, died Oct. 26, 1849; Mr. Oliver has been School Director sev- 
 eral term^; Mr. Oliver's father and mother live with them. 
 
 OLIVER WM. D. Sec. 7; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in this town, 1853. 
 
 ORR WM. T. Kewanee; machinist; Rep; born Pa. 1848. 
 
 OSBORN JNO. G. Kewanee; teamster; Rep; Meth; born England; $1,500. 
 
 OSBORN WM. S. Kewanee; teacher; Rep; Pies; bom in this state. 1S42; five children. 
 
 OTLEY ROBERT, Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in England, 1S3 1 ; 370 acres. 
 
 OUART CHAS. AUGUST, Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; fanner; l.uth; born in Prussia; one child. 
 
 OUART CHRISTIAN F. Sec. 16; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; 1ml; U. Evang; born in Prussia. 
 
 OUART PETER, Sec. 13; P.O. Kewanee; farmer, Rep; Prot; born in Germany; 130 acres. 
 
 OUART WILLIAM, Sec. 30; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; Cong; born in Germany. 
 
 IDALMER AARON, Ke.\anee; draying; Rep; Meth; born in Lake Co. Ohio, 1833; $1,200. 
 
 *~ PALMER AZARIAII B. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Freewill Bapt; born N.Y.; $3,000. 
 
 PALMER HANNAH M. Mrs. Kewanee; widow of Isaac G. weaver; born Ohio; $800. 
 
 PALMER J. Sec. 9; P.O. Kewanee; farmer. 
 
 PALMER THOMAS, Sec. 16; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; born in England, 1852; one child. 
 
 PALMER WM. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer. 
 
 PARDEE EPHRAIM, Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.V. 1830. 
 
 PARKER ELBRIDGE T. K wanee; clerk; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio. 
 
 PARKER DAN. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Conn. 1S04; three children. 
 
 PARKER HENRY C. Merchant, Kewanee; born in Madison, Lake Co. Ohio, March 
 20, 1S32; came to this county Feb. 20, 1856; Rep; Meth. Epis; value of property $16,000; 
 married Mary E. Hell, Jan. 4, 1853; she was born in Jefferson Co. Ky. Aug. 15. 1S32; has 
 three living children, George A., born Sept. 21, 1856; Jennie E., bom Aug. n, 1865; Dan'l 
 A., born Dec. 14, 1867; has lost five children. 
 
 PARKS JAMES M. Kewanee; photographer; Rep; Prot; bom in Va. 
 
 PARRISH RUFUS P. Dealer in Books, Stationery and Wall Paper, Kewanee; born in 
 Gilmanton, N. II. Sept. 4, 1816; came to this,.. county, April 15, 1S53; Rep; Epis; value of 
 real estate and personal property $8,000; married Frances A. Hollis, in Boston, Mass, Dec. 
 3, 1839; she was born in Boston, Nov. 2, 1816; has one child living, George R., born June 
 10, 1858; has lost two sons and one daughter; Mr. Parrish has been for several yens mem- 
 ber of the Village Board of Trustees, one year President of the Board; for six years was 
 School Director; is now President of Board of School Trustees, and President of Board of 
 Directors of Public Library. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: GENESEO TOWNfiHTP. 441 
 
 PA KI? Y »TOSEPTJ, Kewanee; Sexton of Pleasant View and the old Kewanee cemeteries; 
 born in England. July S, 1S28; came to this country in 1S70; Bapt; owns house and three 
 acres, valued at Si. 500; married Mary Bradley, May 12, 1S57; she was born in England, 
 June 3, 1S2S; they have five children living, William, born April 8, 1858; Alice S., born Nov. 
 
 23, 1S63; Robert, bom Aug. 14, 1865; Elizabeth, born Feb. 24. 1S67; Louisa, born March 
 
 24, 1869; they have lost two children. Albert Frederick and Emily Jane. 
 PARSONS EPHRAIM Dr. Kewanee; Physician; born in Girard, Pa. May S, 1827; 
 
 came to this county in 1S66; Rep; Cong; owns property, valued at §10,000; married Lydia 
 A. Wilcox; she \\:is bom in N.Y; they have two children, Jennie L. and Emma L. 
 
 PATRICK ENOCH B. Kewanee; photographer; Rep; Meth; born 111. 1S52; one child. 
 
 PATRICK ENOCH B., PO. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Prot; born Ky; one child. 
 
 PATRICK JOHN, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born Eng. 1821; 24acresinCo. 
 
 PA I PERSON JOHN, Sec. 2S, P.O. Kewanee; pastor of Latter Day Saints Church; Rep. 
 
 PAYNE DARIUS W. Kewanee; cooper; Rep; Freewill Bapt; born N.Y; $700; 7 children. 
 
 l'URDY EDWIN R. Kewanee; lab; Rep; born in 111. 
 
 PEART GEO. Sec 5, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; Prot; born Eng; 80 acres. $2,500; 4 chil. 
 
 PEART JOS. Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; farm laborer; Rep; Prim. Meth; born Eng. 1846. 
 
 PERKINS I1AZIN II. Kewanee; manufacturer riding cultivators; Ind; Ind; born 111. 1847. 
 
 PERRY WM. C. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; miner; born Eng; 3 acres; six children. 
 
 PETERSON ANDREW, Kewanee; laborer; Luth; born in Sweden. 1827: $800; one girl. 
 
 PETERSON CARRIE Mrs. Kewanee; $400; one child. 
 
 PETTY NICHOLAS, Kewanee; printer; Rep. 
 
 PHILLIPS THOS. II. dry goods and clothing; Rep; Prot; horn R.I. 1835; one child. 
 
 PIERCE «£ BRO. Kewanee, Dealers in Hardware, Stoves and Iron. John H. Pierce, 
 born in Kane Co. 111., Jan. 11, 1843. Thomas P. Pierce, born in Kane Co. 111., Oct. 3, 1838; 
 Liberal in politics and religion. 
 
 PTERCE THOS. J. Kewanee; hardware; Rep; Ind; born Kane Co. 111. 1838; one child. 
 
 PIERCE RUTH Mrs. wid. of Thomas, Kewanee; Cong; born N.Y. 1804; $3,000; 3 children. 
 
 PILE SARAH Mrs. Farming, Sec. 9, P.O. Kewanee; born in England, Nov. 26, 1826; 
 came to this county in 1866; Epis; owns 160 acres, valued at $S,ooo; married Richard Pile, 
 Dec. 19, 1S49; he died Dec. 15, 1870; nine children living : Richard, born Feb. 12, 1851; 
 Tonathan. born June 10. 1852; Geo C. born Jan. II, 1854; John, born March 10, 1855 ; Rob- 
 ert, born Oct. 8." 1S58; Willie, born Sept. 18, 1859; Sarah J., born Nov. 24, 1861; Joseph T.. 
 born Oct. 11, 1S63; Mary E., born Oct. 15, 1865. 
 
 PINNEY JAS. H. Kewanee; book-keeper; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Ohio, 1834; $1,000 
 
 PINNEY ORVILLE GROYE, Kewanee; harness-maker; Rep; Free Meth; born Ross Co. O. 
 
 PLATT JAS. L. Kewanee; Pres. Ft. Dodge Coal Co. Iowa; Rep; Epis; four children living. 
 
 PLUMBTREE ELIJAH, Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; lessee coal shaft; born Eng; seven children. 
 
 PLUMMER BENJ. Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Free Meth; born Ohio. 
 
 PORTER JAS. Kewanee; lab; Rep; Ind; bom Ohio, 1832; $1,500; four children. 
 
 POTTER CHESTER, Kewanee; engineer; Dem; born Pa. 1840; $500; two children. 
 
 POTTER DOUGLAS, Kewanee; clerk; Ind; Bapt; born 111. 1849. 
 
 POTTER ISAAC, lives with his son, I. J., Sec. 7, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Ch. of Christ; born Md 
 
 POTTER ISAAC J. Farmer, Sec. 7. P.O. Kewanee; born in Jackson, Ohio. April 17, 
 1831; came to this county in 1S53; Ind. in politics and religion; owns 7S acres of land, val. 
 $4,000; married Ellen A. Garrett, Feb. 8, 1S59; sne was Dorn i n Concord, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1S36; 
 they have eight children : Lillis L., born Oct. 29, 1859; Erwin E., born Nov. 1,1861; Elmer 
 E., born May 21, 1865; Alice, born Sept. 3, 1867; Tunia A., born April 2, 1869; Jennie I., 
 born Aug. 18, 1872; Mary A., born Sept. 1, 1S74, and Nevada, born Jan. 12, 1876. 
 
 POTTER PHIL. Kewanee; foreman Ilaxton steam heater co; Ind; Cong; bom Ohio, 1829. 
 
 POTTER WM. C. Kewanee; policeman; Ind; Ind; born Ohio, 1825; $6,000; two children. 
 
 POWER BENJ. Kewanee; cigar-maker; Rep; born N.Y. 1849. 
 
 POWERS EDWARD, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Meth; born Eng. 
 
 POWER SARAH J. Mrs. wid. of Henry; Kewanee; Pres; born N.Y. 1823; $1,200; five child. 
 
 PRATT NORMAN H. Postmaster, Kewanee; born in Binghamton, N.Y.Dec. 10, 1825; 
 came to this county in 1S46; Rep; Ind; married Louise Sloan, Dec. 20, 1854; she was born 
 in Kingsville, Ohio; has three children living: Carrie E., born Sept. 20, 1855; Junius J., 
 born Feb. 2, 185S; Carl H., born Nov. 16, 1870; have lost three children. Mr. Pratt has 
 been Postmaster since 1867. Was Captain Co. F, 124th I.V.I, about three years. 
 
442 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 PRICE EDWARD, Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; born in Wales. 
 
 PRICE JOS. Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Ind; born England; came to Co. 1856. 
 
 PRICE [OS. \V. Kewanee; grain dealer in Fairmont, Neb; Rep; Ind; born Philadelphia, 1834. 
 
 PRIDEAUX STEPHEN, Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Ind; born Wis. 1849. 
 
 PRIESTMAN CHAS. J. Kewanee; saloon; Rep; Epis; born Eng. 1823; $750: four children. 
 
 PRIESTMAN WM. Kewanee; butcher; Rep; Epis; born in England; $5,000. 
 
 PYLE ELEANOR Mrs. (wid. of Jas. C.) Sec. 18, P.O. Kewanee. Meth. Epis; born Ohio. 
 
 PYLE ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Kewanee; born in Muskingum Co. Ohio, Aug. 24, 
 1833; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 180 acres of land, valued at $9,000; 
 married Caroline M. Ball, Sept. 16, 1S55; she was born in Putnam, Ohio, July 9, 1837; they 
 have five children living, two deceased; the living are : Marion, born Oct. 9, 1857; Ulysses 
 G., born Sept. 28, 1S65; Bertie, born July 18, 1868; John H., born Jan. 12, 1872. and Nettie, 
 born |uly 14, 1876. The deceased were: Alice C, died Aug. 27, 1S62; Chas. Elmer, died 
 April 4, 1864. Mr. Pyleis School Director; has acted in that capacity 15 years. 
 
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 UINN MICHAEL, Kewanee; bazar; Ind; Ind; born Ct. 1847; $1,000. 
 
 T> ANDELL JACOB, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Mormon; born in England. 
 
 -^ RANKIN OLIVER T. Kewanee; plasterer; Dem; born in Va. 1854. 
 
 RAUTNOT AUGUST, Sec. 22, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; U. Evang; born in Ger; 80 ac. 
 
 RAYMOND KDWARD C. Proprietor Planing Mill and Manufacturer Sash, Doors, 
 Blinds, etc., Kewanee; born in Brunswick, Maine, June 16, 1827; came to this Co. April 21, 
 1856; Rep; Ind; value of property in Kewanee, $12,000; married Lillie T. Brun, May 10, 
 1S57; she was bom in N.Y. city, Sept. 26, 1839; has two children living, Harry P., born Aug. 
 14, 1S68; Addie May, born Nov. 18, 1870; lost two sons and one daughter. Mr. R. served 
 three years in the army; was Captain Co. A, 124th I.V.I ; had charge of receiving and trans- 
 ferring Illinois troops at Springfield, 111. about 18 months. 
 
 REED ASHBEL H. Kewanee; machinist; Dem; born N.Y. 1843. 
 
 REED A. II. Kewanee; laborer. 
 
 REED WM. Kewanee; retired farmer; Ind; Cong; born Ontario Co. N.Y; four children. 
 
 REES REF.S, Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Latter Day Saints; born in Wales; four children. 
 
 KEGIER GUSTAV W. Rev. Pastor United Evangelical Church, Kewanee; bom in 
 Prussia, Aug 5, 1842; came to this Co. in 1875; Rep; married Anna Eimann at Franklin, 
 Iowa, Feb. 9, 1868; she was born in Ashland, Ohio, Jan. 5, 1846; they have had five chil- 
 dren, two deceased; the living are : Emma K., born* Dec. 3, 1868; Ernst F. H., born Aug. 
 6, 1871; Clara O. E., born Nov. 18. 1876. Mr. Regier also has pastoral charge of the church 
 3 miles northeast of Kewanee, and church at Geneseo. 
 
 REMICK (HAS. P. Kewanee; book-keeper; Rep; Ind; born Ohio, 1837; $1,000; 6 children. 
 
 RENO JAS. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born in La. 
 
 RICHTER CH VS. Kewanee; tailor; Rep; Luth; born in Germany, 1S2S; four children. 
 
 RIDWAYED SAMUEL, Kewanee; gardener; Rep; Ind; born in Eng; came to Co. 1867. 
 
 RILEY JOHN, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born in Ireland; $600; two children. 
 
 RIPKA C. Sec. 22; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; United Evang; born Germany; 80 ac; 3 children. 
 
 KISHEILL JOS. O. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Meth; bom Pa. 1830; $600; four children. 
 
 ROBBINS WM. L. Kewanee; draying; Rep; Bapt; born Wis; one child. 
 
 ROBERTS J NO (col'.l) P.O. Kewanee; Sec. 19; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N. C. 
 
 ROBERTS JNO. Jr. Sec. 19; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; born Miss. 
 
 ROBINSON ANN Mrs. widow Horace; Kewanee; Free Meth; born Mass. 1834; $500. 
 
 ROBINSON JAMES, See. 21; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Latter Day Saints; born England 1801. 
 
 ROBINSON 1'IIOS. R. Kewanee; salesman; Rep; Ind; born Me. 1853. 
 
 ROCKWELL JNO. D. P.O. Kewanee; farmer; llep; Ind; born N.Y.; $6,000; five children. 
 
 ROLLINS JONATHAN B. Kewanee; retired farmer; Ind; Epis; born N. H. 1821; $40,000. 
 
 HONK JOHN G. Kewanee; Village Constable and Deputy Sheriff; born in Louisburg, 
 
 Va. Feb. 6, 1S47; came to Canton, 111. in 1863; came to this county Aug. 4.1865; Dem; Ind; 
 
 married Ellen R. Thompson Aug. 15, 1872; she was born in Boston, Mass. May 6, 1847; has 
 
 children : Chas. Albert, born Sept. 13, 1873; Viola May, Jan. 25, 1875; Mr. Ronk t has 
 
 served as Constable three years; is serving his second year as Deputy Sheriff. 
 
 RONSTROM NELSON M. Kewanee; painter; one child. 
 
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HENRY COUNTY : KEWANEE TOWNSHIP. 445 
 
 ROWLEY CHARLES L. Kewanee; newsdealer; Dem; Bapt; born 111. 1850; one child. 
 
 RUSSELL SUSANNAH Mrs. widow John; Kewanee; Free Meth; born Va; $i,ooo; 3 childn. 
 
 RUSSELL. WILLIAM H. Kewanee; Supl. Public Schools; born in Nobleboro. Lincoln 
 Co. Maine, Sept. 26, 1834; came to this county in 1S68; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot val- 
 ued at $1,500; married Martha J. Hatch Aug. 22, 1864; she died June 14, 1866; had one 
 child by this marriage, deceased; married Elizabeth D. B. Alexander, July 5, 1871; she was 
 born near Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Feb. II, 1839; they have one child, Lillian E. born Oct. 19, 
 1875; Mr. R. graduated from Bath High School in i860; spent three years at Waterville, Me. 
 College; taught in the schools of Maine a number of years; taught in Peoria High School 
 three years; Supt. of Moline public schools three years; has served as Supt. of Kewanee pub- 
 lic schools six years. 
 
 RYAN BERNARD, Kewanee; blacksmith; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $150; ten children. 
 
 RYAN DENNIS, Sec. 17; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 RYAN JOHN Father, Kewanee; Catholic Priest, of St. Mary's Church; born in Ireland 
 March 20, 18 10; came to this county in 1845; Dem. 
 
 RYAN PATRICK, Kewanee; bartender; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 QACRIDER WM. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Bapt; born N.Y.; $700; three sons. 
 
 •^ SATTER FRANK, Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SCHADER JNO. C. Kewanee; tailor; Dem; Luth; born Germany 1827. 
 
 SCHMIDT GOTLIEB, Sec. 16; Kewanee; farmer; U. Evang; born Germany; 50 ac; 8 childn. 
 
 SCHMIDT \VM. Sec. 11; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany 1837; 80 acres. 
 
 SCHMAKARD Fred. Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Ger. Ref; born Germany. 
 
 SCHNEIDER ALBERT, P.O. Kewanee; Luth; born Germany; one child. 
 
 SCHNIDER HENRY, Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; R.R. hand; born Germany. 
 
 SCHNIDER WM. Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Dutch Ref; born Germany; came Co. 1875. 
 
 SCHUMAN JOS. Kewanee; shoemaker; Dem; born Germany 1838; $2,000; six children. 
 
 SCOTT ALEXANDER, Sec. 16; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; U. Breth; born Eng; 1 child. 
 
 SCOTT ANN Mrs. Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; Prim. Meth; born Eng; owns 5 acres. 
 
 SCOTT JOHN, Farmer; Sees. 6, 7, 8, and 5; Kewanee P.O.; born in Scotland, May 10, 
 1810; came to this county 1846; Dem; Pres; owns 462 acres of land, valued at $23,200; 
 married Marcey Paice, Nov. 13, 1835; she was born in the County of Surrey, England, April 
 15,1812; they have three children living: William, born March 6, 1836 ; Alexander, Oct. 
 28, 1.S37; and John, Aug. 27, 1840; they lost three daughters : Jane, who died in England; 
 Mary Ann, died Sept. 14, 1852; and Isabella J. died Jan. 15. 1867; Mr. Scott was the first 
 blacksmith in this part of the township. 
 
 SCOTT JOHN Jr. Farmer and Carpenter; Sec. 5; Kewanee P.O.; born in England Aug. 
 27, 1840; came to this county in 1846; Dem; owns 80 acres, valued at $4,000; married Hat- 
 tie J. Messmore, June 19, 1864; she was born in Wayne Co. O., April 24, 1849; they have 
 four children : William H. born July 4, 1867; George G., July 29, 1869; Lora, Feb. 14, 1873; 
 and John A., May 7, 1876. 
 
 SCUTT WASHINGTON, Kewanee; Coal Prospector; born in Gallatin. N.Y. June 6, 
 1836, came to this county in 1862; Dem; Free Will Bapt; owns house and lot valued at 
 $1,700; married Mary M. Miller, March 2, 1859; she was born in Blakely, Luzerne Co. Pa. 
 Nov. 30, 1844; they have five children : Sarah M., born Feb. 10, i860; Cora V., May 3, 1862; 
 Mahala C, born March 2, 1865; Harmon S., July 4, 1867; and Chas. H., Aug. 7. 1869. 
 
 SEARLE HOPHNI, Kewanee; retired; Rep; Bapt; born Mass; $3 500; five children. 
 
 SEARLE THEODORE N. Kewanee; Carpenter, Contractor and Builder; born in 
 Chicopee, Mass. May 18, 1S47; came to this county in 1856; Dem; Ind; owns house and 
 two lots, valued at $1,000; married Laura Winter, Sept. 1869; she was born June 5, 1852; 
 they have three children : Estella, born March 18, 1871; Freddie N , Sept. 7, 1S72: Mont- 
 gomery, Aug. 7, 1875. 
 
 SEE FREDERICK, Brewer; Sec. 34; Kewanee P.O.; born in New Market. England, 
 March 27,1829; came to this country in 1S57; came to this county in 1S59; Dem; Ind; owns 
 brewery, houses, and 12 acres of land; Mr. See is engaged in the manufacture of ale and 
 beer; his facilities for manufacturing are extensive; all orders promptly filled. 
 
 SELTZER FREDERICK C. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany 1S11. 
 
 SEYMOUR SUSAN Mrs. widow of John; Epis; born N.Y. 1829; $5,000; three children. 
 
 SEYMOUR WM. A. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; born Peoria 1853. 
 
 SHARP SAMUEL J. Kewanee; dentist's student; Dem; born Va. 1847. 
 
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446 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 SHELDON LUTHER, Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; born N.Y. 1809; $2,500; one child. 
 
 SHELDON RENSELAER C. Kewanee; machinist; Dem; born this Co. 1853. 
 
 SHILTON CHRISTOPHER A. Kewanee; gen. merch; Rep; Cong; born Canada 1844. 
 
 SHIPLEY RACHEL ANN Mrs. Kewanee; born in Washington Co. Pa. June 22- 
 1826; came to this county in 1855; Bapt; owns house and I acre lot, valued at $1,000; mar- 
 ried foshua Shipley, Sept. 18, 1845; he died Sept. 9, 1863; five ch ldren living: Isaac C, 
 born Nov. 21, 1848; Lewis A., Nov. 21, 1850; Anna B., Aug. iS, 1853; Lucy E., Feb. 6, 
 1856; and George W., Aug. 22, 1859; lost three children, Chas. E., John Wm. and Archie B; 
 Mr. Shipley served in Co. F, 124th I. V. I. I year. 
 
 SHIRLEY PHILEMON P. Rev. Pastor First Baptist Church, Kewanee; born in 
 Hancock Co. Ind. Dec. 16, 1827; came to this county in 1876; Rep; educated at Madison 
 University, N.Y.; was ordained pastor of First Baptist Church at Grafton, N.Y. in 1853; 
 since then he has-been pastor of Baptist church at Le Claire Iowa; Zion Church, Scott Co. 
 Iowa; and of the Baptist churches at Marion, Linn Co. Iowa; Berwick, Warren Co. Ill; 
 Payson, Adams Co. Ill; Clayton, Adams Co. Ill; and Polo, 111; from Polo he came to Kewa- 
 nee and took charge of present pastorate; married Maria L. Hayes, of Hamilton, N.Y.; they 
 have five children, four daughters and one son : eldest daughter, Ida P. E., married to Fred. 
 A. Knowlton.of Linn Co. Iowa; second daughter, Frances L. married Dr. E. B. De La Ma- 
 ter, of Chicago; the other children are Mary Etta Maria, E. G. Perin, and Jessie I. E.; they 
 are unmarried, and reside with parents. 
 
 SHORTALL EDWARD, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; seven children. 
 
 SHORTALL PATRICK, Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $1,000. 
 
 SHOSTROM ERIC, Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; born Sweden; four children. 
 
 SHUNEMAN HERMANN, Kewanee; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; born German). 
 
 SIMPSON FRANK, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; one child. 
 
 SLACK MATHEW, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Meth; born in England. 
 
 SLOAN SEYMOUR, Kewanee; retired; Dem; Meth. Epis; seven children. 
 
 SLOAN WM. W. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio, 1827; two children; $6,000. 
 
 SMALING AARON B. Kewanee; blacksmith; Ind; Ind; born Pa. 1832; eight children. 
 
 SMILEY [AMES C. Kewanee; physician; Dem; Ind; born near Winchester, Va; 2 children. 
 
 SMITH EDWIN L. cabinet-maker; Rep; Ind; born Mass. 1817; four children. 
 
 SMITH GEORGE W. Kewanee; engineer; Rep; Meth; born in this state; six children. 
 
 SMITH HARRY, Kewanee; laborer; Ind; Ind; born England. 1843; three children; SSoo. 
 
 SMITH HIRAM, Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Freewill Bapt; $10,000; four children. 
 
 SMITH JAMES, Kewanee; laborer on R. R.; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland. 
 
 SMITH JAMES W. Kewanee; druggist; Rep; Cong; born Ohio, 1844; one child. 
 
 SMITH JACOB, Kewanee; druggist; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Switzerland; two children. 
 
 SNYDER PETER H. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Epis; born N.Y. 1823; $700; two children. 
 
 SPENCER DANIEL II. Kewanee; soda water mnfr; born in Canada; one child. 
 
 SPENCER SAMUEL, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; farmer and coal miner; Rep; born in England, 
 
 SPICKLER A. B. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Meth; born in Ta. 
 
 SPIEGEL AMOS, Sec. 27. P.O. Kewanee; laboier for Fred. Gunther; U. Evang; born Ger. 
 
 SPIGLE FRED. Kewanee; retired; Dem. U. Evang; born Germany; $1,000; ten children. 
 
 SPIKES JOHN J. Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; born in England; seven children. 
 SPURLOCK 31. Rev. Pastor M. E. Church, Kewanee; born in Va. May 6, 1S34; Rep; 
 spent three years in Cherry Grove Seminary (under patronage of Presbyterian Church), two 
 years in Hedding Collegiate Seminary, 1855 and 1856, attended the Garrett Biblical Institute 
 at Evanston, 111. in 1S57; taught Public Schools two years, and one year in the Hedding 
 Collegiate Seminary, Abingdon, III; joined the Central 111. Conference, 1S59; married to Miss 
 F. A. Foster, of Abington, 111. Oct. 24, 1856; Mrs. Spurlock is a lecturer; labors in the 
 interests of Temperance and Missions; holds the office of Cor. Secy, of the Ladies' and 
 Pastors' Christian Union or Home Missionary Society of the Central Illinois Conference; was 
 elected to that office in 1872; they have five children, one of whom is married to Rev. C. W. 
 Greene, pastor of M. E. Church in Fairview, 111. 
 
 STABLER JOHN, Sec. 35, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Meth; born in England. 1S33; 260 acres. 
 
 STANLEY WM. T. Sec. 2S; P.O. Kewanee; projx coal shaft; Ind; born in England, 1S35. 
 
 STANTON FRANCIS, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; born in N.Y. 
 STANTON GEORGE, Kewanee; teamster; Rep; born in Ohio, 1S53; one child. 
 STANTON HIRAM, Kewanee; invalid; Rep; born in N.Y. 1824. 
 
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 STANTON JOHN S. Kewanee; horseman; Rep; Bapt; bom in N.Y.; six children. 
 
 STATZ FREDERICK W. Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; fanner; Rep; Cath; born in Germany. 
 
 STAPLES GEO. W. Kewanee; boots and shoes; Rep; Cong; born Pa. 1820; $5.°oo. 
 
 STAUFFENBERG HENRY, Kewanee; Rep; Ind; bom 111; §2,500; one child. 
 
 STEELE \VM. Kewanee; coal miner; bom in England; seven children. 
 
 STEVENS WM. \Y. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; born in Genesee Co. N.Y. 1822. 
 
 STEWART JOHN W. Kewanee; printer; Rep; Freewill Rapt; bom Tenn. 1853. 
 
 STOKES JAMES. Kewanee; R. R. fireman; Rep; Epis; born Ireland; $2,000; 3 children. 
 
 STOKES ROBT. W., P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Epis; born in Ireland; $600; 4 children. 
 
 STONE EXAYER A. Kewanee; livery; Rep; Prot; born Ohio, 1S50; Si, 200; 3 children. 
 
 STONE FREDERICK. Sec. 30, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; Luth; born in Prussia, 1838. 
 
 STONE JAMES S. P.O. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Freewill Bapt; born N.Y. State, 1826. 
 
 STONE JOHN, Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, Pern; L'. Evang; lorn in Prussia. 
 
 STONE WM. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; fanner, lives with his father; Dem; U. Evang; Prus.sia. 
 
 STOKEY ELIJAH, Farmer. Sec. 4, P.O. Kewanee; born in this town, Oct. 29,1851; 
 Rep; Prot; owns So acres of land, valued at $4,000; married Eovinia McClellan, Feb. 27, 
 1572; she was burn in Alba, 111; Sept. 23, 1852; they have one child living, an infant not yet 
 named; lost one child, Nellie, born Sept. 19, 1S74, died Oct. 5, 1875. 
 
 STOREY JAIRUS, Sec. 4, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y. 182S; 124 acres, $6,200. 
 
 STRATTON ANN Mrs. widow of James, Sec. 12, P.O. Kewanee; born in Ireland; 40 acres. 
 
 STRATTON JAMES, Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Cath. 
 
 STRATTON ROBERT, Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Prot. 
 
 STRAUBURG JOHN, Kewanee; works on R. R; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden, 1819. 
 
 STREICHER JOHN P. Kewanee; saloon; Cath; born in Germany, 1847. 
 
 STRONG SARAH J. Mrs. Kewanee; milliner and dressmaker; Prot; born Cambridge, Ohio. 
 
 SULLIVAN ELLEN Mrs. widow of Martin; Cath; born Ireland; $1,000; six children. 
 
 SUMPTION BENJAMIN, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Mormon; born in England. 
 
 SWAIN GEO. L. Kewanee; plasterer; Dem; born in Ohio; nine children. 
 
 SWAIN HENRY A. Kewanee; stone mason; Dem; Bapt; born Ohio; $500. 
 
 SWAN BARCLAY H. Kewanee; printer; Dem; Prot; born in this town, 1852. 
 
 SWANSON JOHN, Kewanee; photographer; Luth; born in Sweden; $150; six children. 
 
 SWEENEY JOHN, Kewanee; night watchman: Cath; $1,000. 
 
 SWEET HENRY T. Kewanee; R. R. conductor; Rep; Meth; born in Vt. 1833; $6co. 
 
 SWEET JAMES II. Kewanee; R. R. foreman; Rep; born in Vt. 1S53. 
 
 SWEET JOHN V. Kewanee; R.R. brakeman; Rep; born in Mass. 1855. 
 
 SWEET JOHN T. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Freewill Bapt; born in Mass. 
 
 SYKES AUSTIN, Earmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; born in Wells, Rutland Co. Vt. April 
 28, 1815; came to this county Oct. 1S50; Ind; Bapt; owns 160 acres of land, valued at 
 $10,000; married Miss Lucina Needham, May 1, 1S39. m Buffalo, N.Y.; she was born in 
 Union, Vt. Feb. 2, 1810; they have three children living : Tracy P. born May 29, 1S43, 
 Orville C. born Oct. 7, 1S45. Maria L. (now Mrs. J. C. Nichols, of Wyoming, Iowa), born 
 Aug. 14, 1S4S; they have lost one son, Harlan P., who died Oct. 1S44; Mr. Sskes was first 
 Supervisor of Kewanee Tp; served three years as Justice of the Peace, and School Trustee 
 seventeen years. 
 
 SYKES OR VILLI; C. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; Bapt; born in Java, N.Y. 1S45. 
 
 ^PALCOTT JOSEPH A. Kewanee; justice of the peace ami ins. agt. Rep; Cong; born Conn. 
 *• TAYLOR CHRISTOPHER G. Kewanee; wagon maker; Rep; born in England. 
 
 'TAYLOR C. G. Kewanee; wheelwright; Dem; Epis; $1,000. 
 
 TAYLOR GEO. Kewanee; gardener; Epis; born England; $3,500. 
 
 TEARE DIANA Mrs. wid. of John; Kewanee; Bapt; born Pa; $600. 
 
 TKWKV RALPH A. 64 Lake st. cor. State st. Chicago. 
 
 TERRY WILLIS, Kewanee; book-keeper 1st Nat. Bank; Ind; Cong; born Vt. 
 
 THACKERAY JOHN B. Photographer, Kewanee; born in England, Feb, I. 1824; 
 came to this county in 1S69; Meth; val. prop. $2,000; married Mrs. Elizabeth Dukelin, 
 April 2, 1870; she was born in England, Feb. 14, 1S36; Mr. Thackeray had six children by 
 former marriage; one deceased. 
 
448 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 THARP ARTHUR W. Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in this Co. 80 ac. $3,200. 
 
 THARP ISAAC, Sec. 18, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; born Ohio; 40 acres, $1,600. 
 
 THARP MOSES M. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Pa. 
 
 THARP SARAH H. Mrs. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; Prot; 8 acres, $1,000. 
 
 THAYER CHAS. F. Kewanee; cigar-maker; Rep; Meth; born Prussia; $300. 
 
 THOMPSON HENRY, Kewanee; medicine agt; Rep; Free-will Bapt; born England. 
 
 THOMPSON JAMES, Kewanee; ins. agt. and Dr; Ind; Meth; born England; $2,000. 
 
 THOMPSON R. H. Kewanee; teamster; Rep; Meth; born N.Y; $500. 
 THORPE JONAS, Sec. 22, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Lat. Day Sts; $800. 
 
 TIBBETTS NAT. W. Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born 111; 31 acres, $6,000. 
 
 TIETZ AUGUST, Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Luth; born Germany; 59 acres. 
 
 TIETZ GEO. Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 TOMPKINS JAMES, Pastor Congregational Church, Kewanee; born in Galesburg, 111. 
 April 6, 1840; graduated from Knox College, in 1862; Principal of an Academy for two 
 years; spent one year in the service of the U. S. Christian Commission, laboring in the Poto- 
 mac and the Cumberland armies, and lecturing in central Illinois; graduated from Chicago 
 Theological Seminary, in 1867; ordained to the work of the Gospel Ministry, April 24, 1867; 
 married Miss Ella A. Kelley, of Wheaton, 111. Sept. 8, 1869; Mrs. T. was born in Rutland, 
 Vt. Aug. 16, 1849; they have two children, Roy James, born in Minneapolis, Minn. May 25, 
 1871; and Mabel Ella, born in Kewanee, July 20, 1874; Mr. T. has been Pastor of the First 
 Church of Christ, Lombard, 111. and of the First Cong'l. Church, Minneapolis, Minn. 
 
 TOOTHAKER WM. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Free-will Bapt; born Me. 
 
 TOWN WM. Kewanee; boiler-maker; Rep; born Ohio; $1,000. 
 
 TRAVISS JASPER N. Kewanee; blacksmith; Dem; Prot; born Pa; farm Bureau Co. $3,000. 
 
 TRAYNER JOHN, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; born Ireland; $600. 
 
 TRAYNOR PATRICK, Kewanee; shoemaker; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $1,000. 
 
 TRAYNER OWEN, Kewanee; retired; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. 
 
 TROWBRIDGE CHAS. Kewanee; gunsmith; Rep; Epis; born Conn; $1,500. 
 
 TUNNICLIFF ED. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Meth; born England; $i,ooo. 
 
 TUNNICLIFF GEO. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Bapt; born England; $1,000. 
 
 TULLY EDWARD J. Kewanee, telegraph opr; Rep; Epis; born N. Y. 
 
 TULLY PATRICK, Kewanee; laborer; Cath; born Ireland; owns house and lot. 
 
 TULLY PHIL, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born Ireland. 
 
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 HLIN AXEL E. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Prot; born Sweden. 
 
 USADAL ALBERT. Sec. 11, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; Germany; 94 acres. 
 
 "\ TAIL HORTON, Kewanee; boiler-maker; Rep; born Pa; $1,200. 
 ^ VAILE ALEXANDER, Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; hatter; Dem; Quaker; born N.J. 
 
 VAILE E. M. Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; nurseryman; Rep; Ind; born N. J. 
 
 VAN DIKE ARCHIBALD, Kewanee; boarding house; Dem; Bapt; born Pa; $2,000. 
 
 VAN DUYN DENNIS, Kewanee; Retired; born in Ovid, Seneca Co. N.Y. March 19, 
 1803; came to this Co. in 1848; Dem; Meth. Episcopal; owns house and lot, valued at 
 $1,000; married Rachel Wilson, Sept. 14, 1S28; she died Sept. 6, 1842; had five children by 
 that marriage, three deceased; the living are, Eodine A. (now Mrs. Dennis Morris) born 
 July 14, 1829; and Isaiah S. born July 25, 1837; Mr. Van D.'s present wife was Miss Mar- 
 garet J. Mapes, married Aug. 20, 1843; they have three children, Mary C. (now Mrs. D. E. 
 Morris) born Aug. 2, 1844; Martha A. (now Mrs. Lafayette Morris) born Dec. 8, 1851; and 
 Edna S. (now Mrs. Adam II. Wiltz) born Nov. 17, 1853; Mr. Van D. was the first shoe- 
 maker in Wethersfield. 
 
 \ 1 TAGNER AUGUST, Kewanee; bricklayer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
 **^ WAGNER JULIUS, Sec. 11, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Luth; Germany; 120 ac. 
 WALKER THOS. Sec. 19, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Chris; born Eng; val. prop. $12,000. 
 WALTON HERCULES R. Kewanee; grocer; Rep; Ind; born Wis. 
 
 WARD FRANK W. Kewanee; Teacher; born in Oxford, Henry Co. 111. March 13, 1855; 
 Rep; Cong; spent two years at Madison University, Hamilton, N.Y; he has been engaged 
 a portion of the Last live years as a teacher in schools in Illinois and Minnesota. 
 
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 WARD JOHN, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Cong; born Tenn. 
 
 WARNER SYLVANUS W. Produce Dealer. Kewanee; born in Leeds Co. Canada, 
 
 Feb. q, 1817; came to this state in 1S3S; came to the county in 1840; Rep; Bapt; married 
 Emeline Otis, July 8, 1S47; she was born in Ohio. Sept. 1825; two children living, Melvina 
 (now Mrs. H. C. Huntington); Adelia, born Jan. 31, 1853; lost one son and three daugh- 
 ters; Mr. Warner has been Assessor, Supervisor, and served nine years .as Village Trustee. 
 
 WASHINGTON CORNELIUS, Sec. S. P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Cath; Ireland; 60 ac. 
 
 WANTZ MICHAEL, Kewanee; painter; Dem; born Germany. 
 
 WEARMOUTH WM. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Meth; burn Eng. 
 
 WEARMOUTH WM. R. Kewanee; molder; Rep; Meth; born Eng. 
 
 WEEKS THOS. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Mormon; burn Eng. 
 
 WEEKS, GREENFIELD & CO. Dealers in Clothing. Gents' Furnishing Goods, 
 and Merchant Tailors, Kewanee. 
 
 WILTON JOHN R. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Meth; born Eng; $1,200. 
 
 WENTWORTH COLYER S. Kewanee; cashr. 1st Nat. Bnk; Rep; Meth; born Me. 
 
 WEST MICHAEL, Sec. 19, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Bapt; Ohio; val. prop. $7,000. 
 
 WEST SAMUEL, P.O. Kewanee; lives with father; Dem; born Ohio. 
 
 WESTLUND PETER, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Luth; born in Sweden; $300. 
 
 WESTON GEO. Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; born Ohio; 300 acres, $13,500. 
 
 WESTON WM. Sec. 18, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 WETZIG CHARLEY, Sec. 30, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth. born Germany. 
 
 WHALEN DENNIS, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland. 
 
 WHIFFEN JOHN, Butcher and Stock Dealer, Kewanee; born in Kimbolton, England, 
 Oct. 13, 1815; came to Utica, N.Y. in 1832; came to Illinois in 1850; came to this Co. 1857; 
 Independent in religion; value of property, $5,000; married Sarah Seaton, of England, July 
 25, 1838; she died Feb. 23, 1S54; had seven children by this marriage, one deceased, the 
 living are John W., Isaac A., A. Jane (now Mrs. C. E. Bowles); Thomas U., Sarah E. (now 
 Mrs. Moses M. Bard); Mary E. (now Mrs. Clement Noyes); married Clarissa A. Ferguson, 
 of Frankfort, N.Y.July 3, 1854; she was born Aug. 11, 1824; had three children by last 
 marriage; only one living, Frank F. 
 
 WHITE SAMUEL, Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; born in Pa; been in Co. 21 years. 
 
 WHITEHOUSE BENJAMIN, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Prot; England. 
 
 WHITEHOUSE JOHN, Kewanee; retired; Rep; Latter Day Saints; born in England, 1805. 
 
 WHITEHOUSE JOSEPH H. Sec. 28: P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep: born in England. 
 
 WHITNEY CEPHAS N. Editor and Proprietor Kewanee Courier; born in Bridgeton, 
 Maine, Aug. 10, 1S32; came to this state in 1865; came to this Co. March 1, 1S76; Rep; 
 Ind; value of property, $4,500; married Cyrene A. Patch, in Hastings, Minnesota, Jan. 1, 
 1859; she was born in Wales N.Y.; has four children living; lost one girl; Mr. Whitney 
 established the Minnesota Consetver at Hastings, which paper has been consolidated with 
 the Hastings Gazette; was Editor-in-Chief of the Quiucv Daily Whig; afterwards published 
 the Schuyler Citizen, and Bureau Co. Herald, and established the Cou/ier in March, 1876. 
 
 WHITING E. Miss, Kewanee; milliner; Cong. 
 
 WHITING SETH, Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Ind; born Mass. 1803; four children. 
 
 WICKTOM GEORGE, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Prot; born in England. 
 
 WILEY PETER, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; born Tenn; eight children. 
 
 WILSEY MANVTLLE, Kewanee; farmer; Dem; born N.Y.; one son. 
 
 WILSON CHARLES, Kewanee; picture frame-maker; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot. 
 
 WILSON CHARLES C. Kewanee; Attorney at Law and President Kewanee Manufactur- 
 ing Co.; born in Wrentham, Mass. Sept. 18, 1829; came to Illinois in 1850; came to this 
 Co. in i860; Rep; Ind; married Maria N. Benham, Feb. 24, 1850; she was born in Jericho, 
 Vt. in 1830; has seven children, Jane M. born May, 1S52; Abbie A. born Dec. Ig53; Laura 
 M. bom Feb. 17, 1S56; Chas. E., Cora E., George F., Edward H. born Feb. 17, 1866; Judge 
 Wilson was District A ty. for this District from 1864 to 186S; resigned the office in 1868, to 
 accept the appointment of Chief Justice of Utah; held that position until the Fall of 1870. 
 
 WILSON FRANK E. Kewanee; blacksmith; Dem; burn in Ohio; one child; $300. 
 
 W^ILSON LEWIS P. Manufacturer of Picture Frames, Furniture made to order and 
 repaired, Kewanee; born in Searsburg, N.Y. Oct. 9, 1S35; came to this Co. in 1856; Dem; 
 Ind; value of property, $1,800; married Viola M. Keeler, Oct. 9, 1866; she was born in 
 Clarendon, N.Y. March 12, 1843; has one child, Vernon E. born Aug. 3, 1868. 
 
450 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 WILSON JACOB, P.O. Kewanee; renter; Rep; U. Brethren; bom Pa. 
 
 WILSON JAMES Mrs. Sec. 2g; P.O. Kewanee; Cath; born in Ireland; ore acre. 
 
 WILSON NEWTON L. Kewanee; molder; Dem; born in Ohio; three children. 
 
 WILSON PRENTICE S. Kewanee; retired; Ind; Ind; born N.Y.; $Soo; eight children. 
 
 WILSON THADDEUS W. Kewanee; cabinet-maker; born in Searsburg, N.Y. Sept. 
 26, 1833; came to this county in 1857; Rep; Free Will Bap!; owns house a id two lots, 
 valued at $1,500; married Sarah J. Krin^, May 24, 1855; she wa- born Knox Co. Ohio, 
 Sept. 15, 1835: they have three children living : Lillian E. A. born June 22, 1S56; Mary 
 Jennie, born Ja-. 18, 1864; Wm. Henry, born Sept. 28, 1875; they have lost two 
 children, Orville E. A. and Henry Ross. 
 
 WILSON WM. Kewanee; photographer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born W. Va. 1843; two children. 
 
 WINTER RICH'D, Kewanee; grocer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born England, 1S23. 
 
 WINTER THOMAS, Kewanee; fruitgrower; Rep; Meth. Epis; born England, 1816. 
 
 WINTER WM. W. Kewanee; pattern-maker; Dem; Pies; born Ohio, 1S16; ten children. 
 
 WOLF WM. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born in Philadelphia, 183S; $2,000. 
 
 WOLFE JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; bor > in Ills; one child. 
 
 WOOD ALONZO W. Kewanee; grocer; Dem; I d; born Sheldon, N.Y. 1S16; six chihlien. 
 
 WOODRUFF HARVEY E. Kewanee; retired farmer; Dem; bom Conn. 1S08; $2,500. 
 
 WRIGHT BENJAMIN H. (firm M. Doty & Co.) was born in Florida, Orange Co. N.Y- 
 Jan. 4, 1823; Rep; Bapt; he lias three childre 1 living : Silas, born Feb. 1S51; Ella F. born 
 June I, 1857, and Annie, born April 9, 1868. 
 
 WRIGHT SILAS, Kewanee; machinist: Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 \7"ATES HUGH, Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; born lit gland; lour children. 
 * YOUNGREN ANDREW, Kewanee; laborer; Luth; born Sweden; $100. 
 YOUNKIN ALEXANDER C. Kewanee; teamster; Rep; bor,, Pa; two children. 
 
 TABLE OTTO, Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; Cong; born Germany; four children. 
 ZABLE OTTO, Jr. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Cath; born Germany. 
 
 ZANG- JOHN, Kewa ee, Butcher and Proprietor Kewa ee Market; bor 1 in Germany, 
 March 27, 1S43; came to this Co. April 3, 1862; Rep; Cath; ow s 55 acres of land, valued 
 at $6,000; married Augi^ta L. First, Nov. 24, 1867; she was born in Germany, March 9, 
 1851; they have three children: John N. born March 9, 1869; Clara F. born j'a •. 1, 1871. 
 and Henry J. born April 8, 1S73; Mr. Zang enlisted in Co. F, 124th I. V. I. Feb. 2S, 1865; 
 transferred in Aug. to Co. B, 33d 111. Vet. Reg; mustered out Nov. 26, 1S65. 
 
 ZANG- MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Kewanee; bom Prussia, May 27, 1828; came to 
 Co. 1855; Dem; Cath; value of property, $8,000; married Anna Zable, Oct. 29, 1S67; she 
 was bom in Prussia, Feb. 5, 1849; have six children living : Wm. born Dec. 23, 1868; Mary, 
 born April 24, 1870; Chas. born Oct. 5, 1S71; Addie, b <rn Feb. 5, 1S73; Michael, bor 1 
 April, 1 S 7 5 ; Matthew, born June 5, 1876; lost one infant child, died Oct. 1S74. 
 
 ZANG PETER, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Germany, 1S53. 
 
 ZANG NICHOLAS, Sec. 15; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany; five children. 
 
 ZIEGLER ANDREW, Kewanee; carpenter; born Genua y, 1S29; $2,000; one child. 
 
 ZEIGLER GOTLIEB, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; carpenter and farmer; Rep; Prot; Germany. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 
 KEWANEE. 
 
 Barker Jas. Wall Paper Dealer and Hanger. 
 
 Bassett Chauncey, Publisher and Editor Kewanee Independent. 
 
 Bennison Thomas, Grocer. 
 
 Bigelow Andrew F. Township Assessor and Stock Buyer. 
 Berlin Swen N. Carpenter. 
 
 Bronson Ethel V. Prop. Kewanee House: W. M. Elliott, Clerk. 
 Bryan H. H. & Son, Manufacturers of Wagons and Carriages, Dealers in Car- 
 riage Stock. General Jobbing and Repair Shops. 
 
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 CahoW Geo. W. Agent American Express Co. 
 Charlton Edward, Prop. Coal Mine, Sec. 21. 
 
 Cherry Richard, Tailor. 
 
 CrOSS Wm. T. Dealer in Monuments, Sculptor, Monument Designer, and Builder. 
 
 DanielSOn Charles, Lessee of Coal Bank. Coal delivered at lowest market price. 
 
 Davis JnO. D Proprietor Coal Bank, Sees. 16 and 17. 
 
 Day Wm. H. Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Doty M. & Co. Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Seeds, Plows and Farming Imple- 
 ments. 
 
 Elliott George D. Manufacturer and Dealer in Saddles, Bridles, Harness, Fly 
 Nets, Whips, etc. 
 
 Ewing Andrew M. Auctioneer. 
 
 Fash Michael. Wagon and Carriage Manfr. Repairing and General Jobbing. 
 
 First National Bank, C. C. Blish, Prest.; C. S. Wentworth, Cashier. 
 
 Gierhart & Crawford, Props. Livery Stable and General Draying business 
 attended to. 
 
 Gleason L. P. Jobber and Wholesale Dealer in Choice Brands of Cigars. Fine- 
 Cutj Plug and Smoking Tobacco. Particular attention will be given to 
 Choice Brands of Havana and Domestic Cigars. Orders solicited. 
 
 Goodrich Wm. R. Gunsmith. Repairing of all kinds done to order. Guns, 
 Pistols, Ammunition, Shot. Agent American Powder Co. Cigars, Tobacco, 
 etc., always on hand. Also Agent for the Home Shuttle and Home 
 Sewing Machines, price from $40 up. 
 
 Grim Henry, Barber, Hair Dresser, Manufacturer Hair Switches, Curls and 
 Hair Restorative. 
 
 Glinther Fred. Brick and Tile Manufacturer, Sec. 27. 
 
 Hinsdale Myron H. Druggist and Apothecary. 
 
 Hoffman Joseph, Plain and Ornamental Painter. The finest House, Sign and 
 Decorative work done.' Having had extensive experience in Europe and 
 this country he will guarantee perfect satisfaction. 
 
 Jackson Stephen H. Furniture Dealer and Undertaker. 
 
 Johnson Andrew, Photographer. 
 
 Kewanee Manufacturing Co. Charles C. Wilson, Prest.; Josiah Keeler. Secv. 
 
 King Pius, Tailor. 
 
 Ladd Chas. K. Attorney at J, aw. 
 
 Little C. J. T. General Auctioneer. 
 
 Loomis 0. H. & Son, Dealers in Agricultural Implements, Salt, Lime, Cement, 
 
 and See 
 Lyman, Lay & Lyman, Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Groceries and General 
 
 Mercham 
 McAdam Adelaide Mrs. Dressmaker. 
 Maul Adolph, Baker, Confectioner and Insurance Agent. 
 Miller Jas. P. Carpenter, Contractor and Builder. 
 Mulholland F. A. Carpenter. Contractor and Builder. 
 O'Brien Bros'. Manufacturing Co. Mnfrs. Wagons, Carriages and Agricultural 
 
 Implements. 
 
452 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP 
 
 O'Neill BrOS. Dealers in Hides and Tallow . 
 
 Parker & Merritt, Dealers in Dry Goods and Groceries. 
 
 Parrish PufllS P. Dealer in Books, Stationery and Wall Paper. 
 
 Parsons Ephraim, Physician and Surgeon. Vapor Baths, Magnetic treatment, 
 
 Sanitarium for treatment of Chronic Diseases. Ample accommodations for 
 
 Patients from a distance. 
 Pierce & BrOS. Dealers in Hardware, Stoves and Iron. 
 Pratt Norman H. Postmaster. 
 Raymond E. C. Manufacturer and Dealer in Sash, Doors, Blinds, Flooring? 
 
 Mouldings, Siding, Bedsteads, Turning, Lumber, Lath and Shingles. 
 Ronk JnO. G. Deputy Sheriff and Village Constable. 
 RllSSell Wm. H. Supt. Public Schools. 
 
 Scutt W. Is prepared to Prospect for Coal, or Sink Artesian Wells. 
 Searle Theodore N. Carpenter, Contractor, and Builder. 
 See Frederick, Brewer. Manufactures Ale and Beer. Orders promptly filled- 
 
 Sec. 34. 
 Thackeray JnO. B. Photographer. 
 The People's Bank, H. L. Kellogg, Cashier. 
 Warner S. W. Produce Dealer and Grain Buyer. 
 Weeks, Greenfield & Co. Dealers in Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods. 
 
 Merchant Tailors. 
 Whiffen John, Butcher and Stock Dealer. 
 Whitney Cephas N. Editor and Proprietor Kewanee Courier. 
 Wilson Chas. C. Attorney at Law and Prest. Kewanee Manufacturing Co. 
 Wilson Lewis P. Manfr. Picture Frames. Furniture made to order and repaired. 
 Wilson T. W. Cabinet Maker. 
 Zang John, Butcher and Proprietor Kewanee Meat Market. 
 
 ANDOVER TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A NDERSON ALFRED, Andover; blacksmith; Dem; Pres; born Sweden. 
 -**■ ANDERSON ANDERS, Sec. 16, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 ANDERSON AUGUST, Andover; watchmaker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 acres. 
 ANDERSON A. E. Sec. 1, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 196 acres. 
 ANDERSON A. E. Sec. 9, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 ANDERSON A. J. Sec. 27, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 214 acres. 
 ANDERSON A. M. Sec. 32, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 190 ac. 
 ANDERSON A. P. Sec. 18, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; I22>£ ac. 
 ANDERSON A. P. Sec. 19, P.O. Andover; teacher; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 2]/ z ac. 
 ANDERSON A. W. Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 ANDERSON ANNA MARIA Mrs. widow, Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden. 
 ANDERSON CARL, Sec. 19, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 18 ac. 
 ANDERSON CHRISTINE Mrs. Sec. 9, P.O. Andover; farmer; Luth; born Sweden; 10 ac. 
 ANDERSON C. J. Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; farmer Dem; Meth; born Sweden; 80 ac. 
 ANDERSON C. M. Sec. 18; P.O. Andover; joiner; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 ANDERSON C. O. Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; painter; Rep; Meth; bom Sweden. 
 ANDERSON GRETA Mrs. widow, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden; 2^ ac. 
 
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 Rev. P. M. SANNQUIST, 
 Woodhull. 
 
HENRY COUNTY : ANDOVER TOWNSHIP. 455 
 
 ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 21. P.O. Andover; farmer; Luth; born Sweden; 8 ac. 
 
 AXDERSON JOHN, Farmer, .Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; born Grolanda Sn., Westergota- 
 land, Sweden, 1843; came to county, 1S64; Ind; Ind; owns 160 acres of land, value $8,000; 
 was married 25th of October, 1870, to Miss Eliza Gabrielson, from Hoxhult Sn. Smoland, 
 Sweden; has had two girls, both living, Angela Josephine and Mary Alice. 
 
 ANDERSON JOSEPHINE, widow, Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden; 20 ac. 
 
 ANDERSON J. 31., 31. 1). Physician and Surgeon, Andover; born in Sweden, 1S39; 
 came to this county in 1871; Ind; Luth; owns house and lot in town, valued at $1,500; 
 Doctor Anderson is a graduate from Chicago Medical College; was married Sept. 1875 to 
 Jeannette Cederborg; is an active member of the Drug firm Anderson & Johnson, at Ando- 
 ver, where pure drugs are constantly kept on hand. 
 
 ANDERSON & JOHNSON, Andover; druggists; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON L. O. Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 15 ac. 
 
 ANDERSON MARIA C. Mrs. widow, Sec. 18, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON O. Sec. 13, P.O. Cambridge; farmer;. Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 ac. 
 
 ANDERSON OLOF, Stock Dealer, Andover; born in Linkopingslan, Sweden, 1845; 
 came to this county in 1S49; Dem; Ind; owns 80 acres of land; Mr. Anderson was in U. S. 
 army, Co. H, 1 1 2th Ills. Inf. during the civil war; was in twenty-four battles and ninety 
 skirmishes, and was wounded at Resaca, Ga; was married to Miss Emma Larson, 1868; has 
 had four children, all living. 
 
 ANDERSON OTTO, Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 10 ac. 
 
 ANDERSON PETER, Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 45 ac. 
 
 ANDERSON P. O. Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; 5 ac. 
 
 ANDERSON RUFUS S. Sec. 2, P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Cong. 
 
 APPLE J. M. Sec. 10, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 60 ac. 
 
 DARNUM DICK, Sec. 27, P.O. Cambridge; Dem; Meth; born Md; 40 ac. 
 D BERRY E. A. Mrs. widow, Sec. 12, P.O. Cambridge; Lib; born N.Y. 
 BENGTSON SA3I. PETER, Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; born Visst Sn. Ostergo- 
 
 toland, Sweden, 1816; came to county, 1858; Rep; Luth; owns 60 acres, value $4,000; was 
 married to Sophia Cathrina Andersdoiter, from Greb" Sn. Prov; has had four children, two 
 living, Sophia and Carolina; Sophia is married to Johan Is. 
 
 BERGLOFF JOHN, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BERGQUIST SAM. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 12% ac. 
 
 BIORTH C. Tailor, Andover; born in Linkopings Lan, Sweden, 1S31; came to this county 
 in 1S54; Rep; Meth. owns house and town lots, valued at $1,500; was married the 2d day of 
 May, 1843, to Maria Charlotta Ericson, from same place as husband; has had five children, 
 four living; has followed the tailoring trade for thirty-six years, and customers can expect 
 work done to perfect satisfaction. 
 
 B JORKEGREN J. H. Farmer and Builder, Andover; born in Calmar Lan, Sweden, 
 1816; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 22^ acres of land (including town 
 lots), valued at $3,500; was married 26th Sept. 1S41, to Miss Greata Maria Kjack, from same 
 place as husband; has had three daughter; Anna Maria Augusta, Sophia Wilhelmina and 
 Mathilda Charlotta; Mathilda Charlotta is married to C. W. Rosenberg; Anna Maria 
 Augusta was married to ( ;. Emanuelson, who died 1S68, leaving one son Henry Emanuel. 
 
 BLANCHARD R. Sec. 2; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 160 acres. 
 
 BLOM C. M. Sec. 36; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BLOM GUST, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BLOM HENDRIK, Sec. 36; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 123 acres. 
 
 BLOMBERG FREDRICK, Sec. 7; P.O. Andover, farm-hand; Luth; born Sweden. ' 
 
 BODA JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Cambridge; born Holmes Co. Ohio, 1835; came 
 to county, 1853; Rep; Meth; owns 65 acres, val. $5,000; has been Roadmaster; was married 
 April 17, 1S64, to Miss Lucy A. Brink, from same place; has one daughter, Eliza Jane. 
 
 BORJESON ANDREW, Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 2# acres. 
 
 BROBERG PET. M. Sec. 22; P O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres. 
 
 BROBERG SVEN. Sec. 15; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 19 acres. 
 
 BRODD JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BRODD JOHN ALFRED, Sec. 4; P.O. Andover; farm-hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BUCK E. A. Andover; teacher; Rep; Spiritualist; born Henry Co. 111. 
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456 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 BUCK EDMUND. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Cambridge; born Windham Co. Conn. Dec. 25, 
 1826; came to county 1837; Rep; Pies; owns 280 acres, val. $20,000; has held the office of 
 Supervisor, Assessor and Town Collector several terms; is Elder of the Pres. Church; was 
 married [an. 31, 1855, to Miss MarieUe Woolsey, from Andover. Henry Co. Til; has had 
 four children, all living. 
 
 BURGESON ANDREW, Andover; laborer; Rep; Ind; born Sweden. 
 
 BUKROAVS B. H. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O.Cambridge; born in Franklin Co. Mass. July 17, 
 1S31; came to county 1869; Rep; Meth; owns 170 acres of land, val. $11,500; was married 
 Dec. 14, 1859, lo Susan C. Gould, from N. H.; has had four children, two girls and two boys, 
 all living. 
 
 BYLANDER JOHN, Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 CARLSON ANDREW, Sec. 33; P.O. Andover; farmer; born Sweden. 
 CARLSON AUGUST, Sec. 23; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 CARLSON CARL, Sec. 17; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; ii>£ acres. 
 
 CARLSON C. F. Sec. 20; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; T/ 2 acres. 
 
 CAKLSSON EHL. Clergyman, Sec. S; P.O. Andover; born Sweden, 1822; came to county 
 1875; Rep; Luth; was ordained to the holy ministry in Wexio, Sweden, 1849; served as 
 minister of the gospel in the Established Church of Sweden until June 1853, when he 
 accepted a call of the Swedish Evang. Luth. Immanuel's Church in Chicago; after twenty- 
 two years labor as pastor in Chicago, he moved in 1875 to Andover, and is at present pastor 
 of tlie Swedish Evang. Luth. Church of said place; in 1S55, he was married to Eva C. An- 
 derson, of Temmelhed, Sweden; has two sons and two daughters living. 
 
 CARLSON E. Sec. 33; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 CARLSON L. Sec. -9; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 CARLSON N. A. Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 85 acres. 
 
 CARLSON OI.OF Sec. iS; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 CEDERBORG MARIE Mrs. widow; Sec 23; P.O.Cambridge; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 CHARNQUIST NILS, Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; farm-hand; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden. 
 
 CHARLSON AARON, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Andover; born in Sweden in 1844; came 
 to HenryCo. in 1S53; Rep; Luth; owns 80 acres land, val. $3,200; was private Co. H, 1st 
 111. Light Artillery, promoted to Corporal; seived three years; married Christena L. Fraid, 
 of Sweden, in 186S; she died in 1873; one girl, A. L. Elanora. 
 
 CHARLESON J. A. Sec. 33; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 240 acres. 
 
 CLEMENTSON II. A. Sec. iS; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 82^ ac. 
 
 CONVERSE D. O. Sec. 14; P.O.Cambridge; farrier; Rep; Rapt; bom Pa; 40 acres. 
 
 COTIIRELL BEN. Sec. 8; Andover; teamster; born Ohio. 
 
 "T\AHLBERG ED. Sec. 18; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth: born Sweden. 
 
 *-* DAHLBERG FREDERICK, Sec. 18; P.O. Andover; farmhand; Rep; Luth. 
 
 DAHLGREN C. J. Sec. 2; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 DANIELSON I). A. Watchmaker, Andover; born in Calmar Lan, Sweden, Dec. 10, 1838; 
 came to this county in 1863; Dem; Luth; owns 40 acres of land and house and lot in town, 
 valued at $3,600; Mr. Danielson was married Jan. 13, 1S66, to Christine Louise Hultgren, 
 from same place as husband; three children living; he is Town Trustee. 
 
 DANIELSON 'T. I*. Fanner, Sec. 19; P.O. Andover; born Carlstorp, Calmar Lan, Sweden, 
 1834; came to county 1864; Rep; Luth; owns 102 acres, value $6,000; was married 1S58, to 
 Anna Carin Jonsdotter, from same place; has had six children, of whom four are living, 
 Johan August", Carl Gustaf, Iluhla Emilia and Jonas Alfred; the father and mother of wife 
 are living with Mr. Danieldpn. 
 
 DANIELSON SWEN I Sec. S; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 12^ acres. 
 
 DAVENPORT C. W. Farmer. Sec. 12; P.O. Cambridge; born city of New York, March 
 28, 1818; came to county 1S36; Rep; Ind; owns 250 acres of land, val. $15,000; he came to 
 county in a very early day, being only 250 inhabitants there at the time; he held the office of 
 Recorder from 1843 to i S4S; was married in 1S43 lo Electa S. Moore, from N. II., having 
 with her five children, all living; she died in i860; was married again 1861 to Ellen F. 
 Teachout, of 111; four children. 
 
 DAVIS J. Sec. 12; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N.Y. 
 
 DAVIS J. G. Sec. 10; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Vt; 136 acres. 
 
 DAVIS W. Sec. 6; P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ireland; 344 acres. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: ANDOVER TOWNSHIP. 457 
 
 DEETS JACKSOX, Fanner, Sec. n; P.O. Cambridge; born in Venango ' o. Pa. Feb. 7. 
 
 1834; came to this county in 1S70; Rep; Pres; < wns 365 acres of land, valued at $25,000; 
 was married Oct. 20, 1S59. to Miss Sarah A. Foster, from Canal Tp. Venango Co. Pa; has 
 held the office of Road Commissioner for a number of years; owns $4,000 worth of personal 
 properly; James A. and Sarah J. Down-, (orphans), children of Alonzo Downs, a Unio 
 dier, who died in Libby prison from starvation, are under the care and guardianship of Mr. 
 and Mrs. Deets. 
 
 PDWARDS B. F. Sec. 24; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111. 
 
 EDWARDS J. C. Sec. 24; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Sweden; 430 acres. 
 
 EN CHARLES, Sec. 22; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 120 acres. 
 
 EXGLUXD PETER, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O.Cambridge; born Molilla Sn. Calmar Ian Swe- 
 den, 1S11; came to county 1S57; Rep; Luth; owns 60 acres, val. $4,500; was married 1847, 
 to Anna Carin Jonsdotter, fro e Wene Sn. same Ian; has three children, Anna Sophia Ceder- 
 gren, Johan Alfred and Carl Englund. 
 
 EXGXELL PETER J. Farmer. Sec. 6; P.O. Andover; born Christdala Sn. Calmar Ian, 
 Sweden, 1S34; came to county 1S54; Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres, val. $10,500; has held the 
 office of Town Collector; was married April, 1S67, to Carolina Josephina Iluttgren, from 
 Molilla Sn. Smoland, Sweden; has had five children, four living, three sons, Johan Arned 
 Theodore, Carl Nathanael and Martin Luther, and one daughter, Hanna Theodora. 
 
 ERICKSON, Sec. iS; P.O Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 5 acres. 
 
 ERICKSOX C. P. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Andover; born Molilla Sn. Calmar Ian, Sweden, 
 1823; came to county 1S57; Rep; Luth; owns 32'^ acres of land, val. si. 500; was married 
 Aug. 19, 1875 to Mrs. Maria Hagstrom, from Almundsby forsamling, Kronsborgs Ian. Swe- 
 den; she had four children, two boys, Peter and William Powell, an i two girls, Emma 
 Mathilda and Albertina Lucinda Powell. 
 
 ERICKSON P. J. Sec. 27; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 ERICKSON C. O. Sec. 14; P.O.Cambridge; fanner; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 20 acres. 
 
 ERIKSON ERIR. See. iS; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 5 acres. 
 
 ERIKSON JOHN, Sec. 30; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 40 acres. 
 
 ERTKSON OLOF, Sec. 25; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 40 acres. 
 
 ERIRSON OLOF. Sec. 17; P.O. Andover; fanner; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 5 acres. 
 
 ERIKSON OLOF, Sec. 17; P.O. Andover; laborer; Rep: born Sweden; 7C acres. 
 
 EKSOX MATS, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Andover; born Hille Sn. Gepleborgs Ian, Sweden, 
 1821; came to county 1840; Rep; Meth; owns 130 acres of land, val, $S,500; has held the 
 office of Overseer of the Poor; was married Oct, 24, 1S46, to Miss Brita Olson, from same 
 place; has no children. 
 
 ESTERBROOKS S. M. Secy; P.O. Andover; farmer; Re].; (J. Breth; born Vt. 
 
 T^OSS A M. See 4; P.O. Andover; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres. 
 FOSS C. Sec. 4. P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden. 
 
 FORT ISAAC. Sec. 12, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 
 
 FAIR GUSTAF, Fanner. See. 4, P.O. Andover; born Mellby, Sn. Smoland. Sweden, 
 1824; came to Co. 1S54; Rep; Luth; owns 169 1 , acres of land, val. $10,500. Mr. Fair is 
 at present one of the School Trustees of Andover Tp; was married 1S54, 29th of October, 
 to Miss Frederika Johnson, from same place; has had seven children, of whom six are liv- 
 ing, Cathrina Sophia, John August, Peter Albert, Gustaf Alfred, Maria Olivia, and Hanna 
 Emilia. 
 
 FLiOREXCE M. G. -Mrs. widow, Andover; born in Nykoping, Sweden. June 6, i32q; 
 came to this county in 1851; New Church; owns IOO acres of land, valued nt $6,500. Mrs. 
 M. G. Florence was married to J. W Florence, from Linkoping, Sweden, who for many 
 years carried on the drug business and practiced as physician at Andover; he died 1S62, the 
 8th of August, leaving his family well provided for. Mrs. Florence ha- adopted two chil- 
 dren, Anna Sophia, ami Anna Louisa. 
 
 FRA(il> JOHN M. Farmer, Sec. iS, P.O. Andover; born Jonkopings Ian, Sweden, 1S13; 
 came to Co. 1857; Rep; Luth; owns 50 acres, val. $3,250; was married in June, 1S35, to 
 Miss Anna Helena Peterson; has had eight children, six now living; served a- soldier in the 
 royal Swedish army for 14 years. 
 
 FRANCIS M.i. Mrs. widow, Sec 16, P.O. Andover; Christ. Church; bom N.H; 900 acres. 
 
 FREED C. J. Sec. 26, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 acres. 
 
 FREED LOUIS P. Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; farmer: Rep; luth: bom Sweden; 50 acres. 
 
458 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 FREED SAM. Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 7^ acres. 
 
 FRITHIOFF A. P. Sec. 9, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 35 acres. 
 
 FRITHIOFF MARIE L. Mrs. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 FROST PETER, Andover; lab; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 FRY PETER, Sec. 3, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 S~* ILBERT DANIEL G. Sec. 3, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 
 
 ^* GLADER OLOF, Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 32^ acres- 
 
 GABRIELS OX C. J. Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; born in Hoxhult, Sweden, 1S11; 
 came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Meth; owns 15 acres of land, valued at $2,500; was married 
 first time to Martha Johansdottar, from Oker Sn. Smoland; had with her six children, two 
 now living; was married again, 27th of October, 1855, to Maria Cathrina Johannesdotter, 
 from same place as husband; had with her two children, one living. 
 
 GOLGAT JOHN P. Sec. 29, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres. 
 
 GRIFFIN H. G. Sec. 2, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Mass; 170 acres. 
 
 GODFREY B. W. Farmer, Sec. 11, P.O. Cambridge; born in Tompkins Co. N. Y., Feb. 
 28, 1835; came to this Co. in 1859; Rep; Meth; was married the 17th October, 1870, to 
 Sarah Seymour; has five children: was in the army three years, Company C, 112th Reg. 
 Ills. Vol. 
 
 GULDMUNDSON JONAS, Sec. 31, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 ac. 
 
 GUSTAFSON CARL, Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; farmer; Ind; born Sweden. 
 
 GUSTAFSON C. G. Sec. 6, P.O. Andover; farmer and blacksmith; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 GUSTAFSON J. G. A. Sec. 10, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Chicago, 111; 100 ac. 
 
 T T AGG ANTON, Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Sweden; 80 acres. 
 *~ A HANSON NILS, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 15 acres. 
 HAMMAR J. L. Merchant, \ndover; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa.; Ind; Pres; has held 
 
 the office of Town Collector for two years; unmarried; is a partner in the firm of Hammar 
 
 & Danielson, at Andover. 
 HAMMAR P. J. Miller, Sec. 21, P.O. Andover; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa.. 1817; 
 
 came to Co. 1856; Dem; Luth; was married, 1st Nov. 1837, to Miss Francis King, from 
 
 same place; has had six children, all living; is carrying on the milling business at Andover 
 
 Mills, where customers will be attended to promptly. 
 HAMMAR & DANIELSON, Merchants and Jewelers, Andover; born in Penn. and 
 
 Sweden; Ind. and Dem. Messrs. Hammar & Danielson have a fine line of groceries on hand, 
 
 and have for motto : " Fair and square dealing ;" repairing of watches and jewelry executed 
 
 to satisfaction of customers. 
 HARDYMAN LEVI, Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Ind; born Eng; 325 acres. 
 HARRINGTON S. M. Sec. 1, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Bapt; 88 acres. 
 HEFFELFINGER FRED. Sec. 11, P.O. Cambridge; farm-hand; Dem; Ind; born Ohio. 
 HORDLUND PETER, Sec. 23, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Ind; born Sweden; 54 acres. 
 HORTON JAS. Sec. 12, P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio. 
 HUDGEN EDW. Sec. 25. P.O. Cambridge; fanner; Ind; Ind; born Isle of Man. 
 HULT OTTO, Sec. 14, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; burn Sweden; 40 acres. 
 HULT S. C. Mrs. wid., Sec. 14, P.O. Cambridge; Luth; born Sweden; 125 acres. 
 HULTGREN A. V. Sec. 33, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 100 acres. 
 HULTGREN JOHN A. Sec. 33, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 60 acres. 
 HULTGREN LOUIS, Sec. 33, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; 80 acres. 
 HULTQUIST CHARLOTTE Mrs. wid., Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden. 
 HULTSTROM CHAS. Sec. 27, P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 HULTSTROM N ELS, Sec. 24, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 T ADBOLT GEO. Sec. 24, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N.Y. 
 
 SANDERS, Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 12 acres. 
 ISAACSON CARIN G. Mrs. wid.. Sec. 21, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden; 54 ac. 
 
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 ACOBSON FRANK, Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; laborer; Ind; Ind; born Sweden; 2% acres. 
 JOD JOHNSON JOHN, Sec 8, P.O. Andover; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 

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 JOHNSON ABR. Sec. 19, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 5 acres. 
 
 JOHNSON ALEX. Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 22^ acres. 
 
 JOHNSON ALFRED, Sec. 30, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Sweden; 20 acres. 
 
 JOHNSON ACADIUS, Sec. 6, P.O. Andover; farm-hand; Rep; Luth. 
 
 JOHANNESON ANDERS, Sec. 21, P.O. Andover; farmer; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON AUGUST, Sec. 13, P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 80 acres. 
 
 JOHNSON AUGUST, Sec. 13, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 52^ acres. 
 
 JOHNSON A. J. Sec. 29, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON A. M. Sec. 34; P.O. Andover; farmer; 80 acres. 
 
 JOHNSON ADOLPH V. Sec. 7, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON C. E. Sec. 24, P.O. Cambridge; farmer and carpenter; Rep; Lu;h; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON C. G. Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Andover; born in Calmar Ian, Sweden, 1S41, came 
 to Co. 1863; Rep; Luth; owns 77 acres, val. $4,500: was married Jan. 27, 1S67, to Miss 
 Clara Anderson, from Westergotaland; has had four children, of whom three are living. 
 
 JOHNSON C. P. Sec. 29, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 130 acres. 
 
 JOHNSON E. W. Andover; wagon-maker and blacksmith; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; &l}4 ac - 
 
 JOHNSON FRANK G.- Sec. 12, P.O. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON FRANK P. Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; farmer; Luth; bom Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON GABRIEL, Sec. 31, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; So acres. 
 
 JOHNSON GUST. Sec, 21, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 22^ acres. 
 
 JOHNSON GUSTAFF, Sec. 31, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 300 ac. 
 
 JOHNSON JACOB, Sec. 30, P.O. Andover; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 647^ acres. 
 
 TOHNSON JONAS, Sec. 30, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 20 acres. 
 
 JOHNSON J. F. Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; farm-hand; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON J. M. Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres. 
 
 JOHNSON JOHN L. Druggist, Andover; born in Chicago, 111., June 6, 1856; Dem; 
 Luth; is a member of the drug firm of Anderson & Johnson, at Andover; is unmarried. 
 
 JOHNSON L. A. Sec. 7, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 120 acres. 
 
 JOHNSON OSCAR, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON PETER, Andover; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 5 acres. 
 
 JOHANSON P. J. Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 12^ acres. 
 
 JOHNSON S. M. Mrs. widow; Sec. 22, P.O.Cambridge; Luth; born Sweden; 70 acres. 
 
 T/EMP R. B. Sec. 14, P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Md; 120 acres. 
 
 -^ KIFFORD H. Sec. n, P.O. Cambridgo; farmer; Ind; born Eng. 
 
 KNAPP W. Sec. 7, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Conn; 215 acres 
 
 KORLING- C. J. Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Andover; born in Calmarlan, Sweden, 1822; came 
 to this countv in 1867; Rep; Luth; owns 61 yi acres of land, val. $3,000; was married to 
 Cajsa Greta Carlson, from same place, as husband, in the year of 1S49; ' las ' ia d eight chil- 
 dren, five living. 
 
 KRONBERG A. P. Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; born in Kronberg's Lan, Sweden, 
 181S, came to this county in 1S53; Rep; Meth; owns 2 !4 acres of land, valued at $600; 
 served in U. S. Army during the civil war, in Co. II. 43d 111. Inf ; was discharged, and re-en- 
 listed in Co. I, 89th 111. Inf; fought successfully in thirteen battles, and was wounded at 
 Resaca, Georgia; was married first time to Maria Johansson; had with her five children, all 
 dead; was married again in June, 1S69, to Mrs. Maja Greta Andersdatter, from Gestrick- 
 land, Hille Sacken, Sweden; she had three children, William, Anna Cathrina, and Maria 
 Olson. 
 
 [" AFLIN J. P. Sec. 12, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio. 
 - L ' LAGERWALL INGRID, widow; Sec. S, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden. 
 LAN HAM B. F. Sec. 19, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Ind; born W. Va. 
 LARSON CHAS. Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 120 acres. 
 LARSON JOHN A. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Ind; born Sweden. 
 LARSON JOHN O. Sec. 3, P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; New Ch; born Henry Co. 111. 
 
460 VOTERS AMD TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 LARSON JONAS W. Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Andover; born Linkopitigs Lan, Sweden, 
 1834; came to this county in 1853; Rep; Luth; owns 195 acres, value $13,500; was married 
 to Christina Charlotta Clementson, the 21st of June, 1863; has had seven children, of whom 
 six are living; he is one of the Trustees of the Swedish Lutheran Church, at Andover. 
 
 LEWIS A., P.O. Andover; farm hand; Dem; Ind; born Eng. 
 
 LILJA SWAN, Sec. 27, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LINDBERG J. P. sic. 18, P.O. Andover; farmhand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 5 acres. 
 
 LINDELL S. P. Sec. 18, P.O. Andover; Supt. Swed. Orphan Farm; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LINDGREN ISAAC, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 10 acres. 
 
 LINDQUIST N. P. Sec. 8. P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 7 % acres. 
 
 LINDSTROM C. F. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Sweden. 
 
 LINDSTROM E. Blacksmith, Andover; born in Ostergotaland, Sweden, 1823; came to 
 this county in 1867; Rep; Ind; owns town lots and house, valued at $1,000; was mar- 
 ried Dec. 1853, to Lena Carin Fredriksdotter, from Osby, Ostergotaland, Sweden; has had 
 eight children, of whom six are living; has followed the trade for forty-four years, and solicits 
 the patronage of the public. 
 
 LINDSTROM G. H. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Ind; born Sweden. 
 
 LONGSHORE S. J. Sec. 12, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Pa; 440 acres. 
 
 LONNER A. M. Advocate, Andover; born in Gustavia, St. Bartholomew, West Indies, Feb. 
 6, 1821; came to this county in 1850; Dem; Luth; owns house and town lots, valued at 
 $1,500; has held the office of Town Clerk for ten years; is at present Commissioner of 
 Highways; was married 29th of Nov. 1857, to Maria Sophia Peterson, from Ostergotaland, 
 Sweden; has had four children, of whom two are living; will, for a reasonable compen- 
 sation, assist in writing any legal or commercial document. 
 
 LUNN AUGUST, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LYON ANDREW, Sec. 6, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 5 acres. 
 
 IX/TcQUEEN E. Sec. 26, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Meth; born N. Y. 
 
 "^ MCQUEEN POMEROY, Sec. 26. P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born N. V. 
 
 MAGNUSON C. J. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; lab >rer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 MOLLBERG SWEN OLSON, Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 10 acres. 
 
 MATSON MATS, Sec. 24, P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Ind; born Sweden; 40 acres. 
 
 MILLER VINSON, Farmer. Sec. 23, I'.O. Cambridge; born Long Island, Suffolk Co. 
 N.Y. 1807; came to Co. 1837; Dem; Ind; owns 120 acres of land, val. $7,500; was married 
 first time to Alma Smith, from Long Island; had with her five children, four living; was 
 married again to Lady Ann Dean, from Hamilton Co. Ohio; had with her one child, Edwd. 
 C. who was killed in the war; married third time to Miss Mahala Nation, from Park Co. 
 Indiana; no children. 
 
 MISKIMEN H. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 12, P.O. Cambridge; born in Guernsey Co. 
 Ohio, Sth Feb. 1836; came to this county in 1865; Rep; Meth; owns 195^ acres of land, 
 valued at $7,500; Mr. Miskimen is owner of Cambridge Nursery, which was laid out in 1S67, 
 and has gained a wide-known reputation: all kinds of fruit trees are constantly kept on hand, 
 and they will be sold at the lowest figures, and warranted as represented; was married to 
 Sidney A. Miskimen the 17th of April, 1862; has three children, all living; was commander of 
 Co. G, 47th Ohio Nat. Guard three years during the war, and served as Postmaster at Bird's 
 Run, Guernsey Co. Ohio, from 1859 to 1865. 
 
 MOLLENHOFF H. Sec. S, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 ac. 
 
 MONSON CARL. Sec. 18, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 MORLEY GEORGE, Sec. 26, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born HI. 
 
 MORLEY WM. Sec. 26. P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 MORSE SARAH, widow, Sec. 12, P.O. Cambridge; Meth 
 
 MOTLEY GEORGE, Sec. 24, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Ind; born England. 
 
 MURPHY TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 36, P.O.Cambridge; born Otsego Co. N.Y. Dec. 
 6, 1820; Dem; Lib; owns 400 acres land, value $18,000; lived in N. Y. State twenty-four 
 years, and came to this state in 1856, and to this county, and has lived here twenty years; 
 has held office of Road Commissioner and School Director; has been married twice; married 
 Elizabeth Allen of N.Y., she died in 1864; married Lucinda Thompson, formerly Lucinda 
 Maxwell, of Missouri, Oct. 10, 1867; they have two children, one son and one daughter. 
 
 1VT ELSON C. M. Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 ac. 
 ^ NELSON JOHN A. Sec. 34, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 
HENRY COUNTY: ANDOVER TOWNSHIP. 461 
 
 NELSON X. M. Farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Opheim; born Jursdala Sn. Calmar Lan, Sweden, 
 
 1829; came lo county, 1849; Rep; I.uth; owns 152C acres of land, valued at $9,000; Mr. 
 Nelson is at present one of the School Directors; was married the 19th of March, 1855, to 
 Miss Anna Christina Johnson, from Westra F.nby Ostergotaland. Sweden; has had nine 
 children, of whom eight are living. 
 
 NELSON' VICTOR, Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 ac. 
 NILSON AUGUST, Sec. 28, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 100 ac. 
 NILSON CHARLES, Sec. 28, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 100 ac. 
 NICHOLS E. A. Sec. 23, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Pres; born N.Y.; 106 ac. 
 NILSON JOHN M. Sec. 15, T.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 NILSON JONAS, Sec. 19, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 NILSON LOUISE, widow, Sec. 34, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden; 80 ac. 
 NILSON M. N. Sec. 31, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 160 ac. 
 NILSON NILS F. Sec. 32, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 NILSON NILS, Sec. 18, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 Nil, SON P. II. Sec. 24, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 10 ac. 
 NORDLUND ERIC, Sec. S, P.O. Andover; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 7% ac. 
 NORDQUIST E. Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; carpenter and builder; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 NORDLUND PETER, Sec. 13, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Sweden; 54 ac. 
 NORELL PETER, Sec. 13, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 133 ac. 
 NYE JOHN, Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 100 ac. 
 
 rAAK ANDREW, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 ^ OAK JONAS, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 OAK JONAS, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 8 ac. 
 
 OAK JONAS, Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; Tnd; born Sweden; 40 ac. 
 
 OGREN ERIC, Sec. 5, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 70 ac. 
 
 OLENIUS PEHR, Sec. 26, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 OLSON AUG. Sec. 9, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 80 ac. 
 
 OLSON CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Cambridge; born Christdala Sn. Smoland, 
 Sweden, 1833; came to county, 1857; Rep; Meth; owns So acres, value $5,000; was married 
 1864, to Miss Christina Hanson, from Helsingland, Sweden; has had seven children, four 
 living; served in the 17th Ills. Inf. during the war, for three years, and fought at Ft. Donel- 
 son, Pittsburg Landing, Vicksburg and several other places. 
 
 OLSON NILS, Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 28 ac. 
 
 OLSON OKE, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; retired farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 2j/ 2 ac. 
 
 OLSOX OLOF, Merchant, Andover; born in Sweden on 16th Nov. 1842; came to this Co. 
 in 1S49; Rep; Ind; has a good stock of General Merchandise; is Postmaster; held the office 
 of Town Clerk; was married 16th of June, 1876, to Miss Hulda C. Lagerwall. 
 
 T)ARISH MILES, Sec. 12, P.O. Cambridge; farmer and mason; Dem; Ind; born N.Y.; ir ac. 
 
 r PATTON JACOB, Sec. 3, P.O. Cambridge; farm hand; Dem; Ind; born Ohio. 
 
 PATTON WM, Sec. 27, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio. 
 
 PETERSON A. P. Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; born Linkopings Lan, Sweden, 1S26; 
 came to county, 184S; Rep; Luth; owns 14S acres, value $9,600; Mr. Peterson was one of 
 the first Swedish settlers in Andover Tp ; was married the 18th of October, 1850, to Miss 
 Anna Louisa Larson, from Calmar Lan; has had eight children, of whom five are living. 
 
 PETERSON C. J. Sec. 27, P.O. Andover; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON C. J. Sec. 32. P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON ( P. Sec. 33, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; bore Sweden; 165 ac. 
 
 PETERSON ERIC M. Sec. 21, P.O. Andover; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; sac. 
 
 PETERSON JOHN, Sec. S, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 10 ac. 
 
 PETERSON JOHN. Sec. 16, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Henry Co. 
 
 PETERSON J. E. Sec. 34, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth: born Sweden; 75 ac. 
 
 PETERSON J. E. Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON LORENZ, Sec. 36, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON PETER, Sec. 30, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden ; 150 ac. 
 
462 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 PETERSON S. A. Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Andover; born Calmar Lan, Sweden, 1830; came 
 to county, 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 164 acres, value $10,600; lias held the office of 1 own 
 Assessor two terms; was married I2th of May, 1861, to Miss Carolina Lofquist, from Helsing- 
 land, Sweden; has had seven children, all living. 
 
 PIATT JACOB H. Farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Cambridge; born in Ind. Oct. 27, 1839; Dem ; 
 Lib; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; he came to this slate at an early age, and to this Co. 
 in 1840, and has lived here thirty-six years; his father being the earliest settler; he married 
 Miss Emeline Nelson in Feb, 1861; she was from Knox Co. this state; have two children, 
 George A. and Lula Ella. 
 
 PILLSBURY FRANK, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; Ind; born 111. 
 
 PILLSBURY LEVI, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N.Y.; 340 ac. 
 
 PILLSBURY SILAS, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; Ind; born 111. 
 
 POLLOCK DAVID, Sec. 12. P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ireland. 
 
 "T> OBINSON WM. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; laborer; Dem; Ind; born N.Y. 
 
 -^ ROCKWELL SYLVESTER, Sec.i, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; 80 ac. 
 
 RASK CARL, Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Andover; born Wene Sn. Calmar lan, Sweden; came 
 to county in 1868; Rep; Luth; own 50 acres, value $2,500; was married, 1869, to Miss Chris- 
 tina Peterson, from same place; has had four children, all living. 
 
 REED ROBT. Farmer, Sec. 11, P.O. Cambridge; born in County Antrim, Ireland, 1836, 
 came to county in 1872; Ind; Lib; Mr. Robt. Reed, after having spent eleven years in the 
 gold mines of California, settled down in Andover Tp; is unmarried. 
 
 REED STEWART, Sec. 11, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Ireland; owns 130 ac. 
 
 REHNSTROM AUGUST, Harness Maker, Andover; born in Calmar Lan, Sweden, 
 1824, came to this county in i860; Rep; Luth; owns 2]/ 2 acres of land, valued at $2,000; 
 Mr. Rehnstrom has followed the trade for thirty-eight years, and solicits the patronage of the 
 public; was married in 1865 to Miss Margaretta Stephens; has had two children. 
 
 REHNSTROM CHRISTINE, widow, Sec. 30, P.O. Andover; Meth; born Sweden; 120 ac. 
 
 RICE J. W. Sec. 9, P.O. Andover; farmer and miner; Rep; Ind; born Mo. 
 
 RICHARD FRANK, Sec. 29, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres. 
 
 RODELL JOHN, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 10 ac. 
 
 ROSENBERG ANNA T. widow, Sec. 9, P.O. Andover; Meth; born Sweden; 50 ac. 
 
 ROSSBERG CARL, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Andover; born Christdala, Sn. Calmar Lan, 
 Sweden, 1821; came to Co. 1857; Rep; Luth; 44^ acres, value $3,500; was married to 
 Brita Lisa Svensdotter, from Brohult, same Lan, 1S42; has had four children, two living, 
 one son, Carl Victor, and one daughter, Mathilda Louisa, married to August Snigg, of 
 Lynn Tp. 
 
 RUSSBERG CARL VICTOR, Sec. 19; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 RYDHOLM GUSTAF, Sec. 4; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 C ACHRISON JONAS P. Sec. 18; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 _ SALL P. M. Sec. 4; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SAND CHARLES, Sec. 7; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SANDSTEN F. O. Sec. 19; P.O. Andover; carpenter; Rep: Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SANDSTEN S. J. Sec. 19; P.O. Andover; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SCHMIDT CHRISTIAN PHILIP, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Cambridge; born in 
 Pommern, Prussia, Dec. 15, 1817; came to this county in 1855; Ind; Lib; owns 85 acres 
 of land; was married to Philippina Frey, Nov. 27, i860; has had nine children, of whom 
 four are living. 
 
 SHERARD WM. Sec. 1; P.O. Cambridge; famer; Rep; born Pa.; 80 acres. 
 
 SHIVELY J. Sec. 2; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Christ. Church; born W. Ya.; 173 ac. 
 
 SLATT AUGUST, Sec. 30; P.O. Andover; farrmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres. 
 
 SMITH WM. Sec. 25; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Ind; born England. 
 
 SQUIRES WARREN, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; born Long Island, Suffolk Co. 
 N.Y. 1809; came to Co. 1855; Rep; Pres; owns 30 acres, value $3,000; was married, 1834, 
 to Miss Sarepta Robinson, from same place; has had no own children, but has adopted two, 
 one boy, Edgar C. Robinson and one girl, Melissa A. Raynor. 
 
 STEP.URG AUGUST, Sec. 8; T.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 STECKHOUSE MORRIS, Sec. 25; P.O.Cambridge, farmer; Ind; Ind; born 111. 
 
WM. A. AYRES. 
 Cambridge. 
 
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 HENRY COUNTY : ANDOVER TOWNSHIP. 465 
 
 STEPHENS G. O. Sec. 20; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 STEPHENS J. A. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Andover; born Linkopings Lan, Sweden, 1850. 
 
 came to Co. 1852; Rep; Luth; was married Aug. 9, 1873, to Miss Alma Fredrika BlombeTg; 
 
 from same Lan; has had two children, Maria Olivia, and Anna Mathilda, both living; G. O. 
 
 Stephens is living with his brother. 
 
 STORM CHARLES, Sec. 3; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden: 
 
 STRANDBERG CHARLES, Sec. 3; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 STRANDBURG P. A. Sec. 1; P.O. Cambridge; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 STREEP M. F. Sec. 36; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden: 50 acres. 
 
 STREED S. P. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Cambridge; born Majola Horns, Sn. Ostergotaland, 
 Sweden, April 26, 1815; came to Co. 1849; Rep; Luth; owns 120 acres, value $6,000; served 
 in the 1st Royal Lif. Grenadier Reg. Ydre Co C, for ten year*, in Sweden, until 1S46; was 
 married Dec. 26, 1838, to Anna Greta Johansdotter, from same place; had with her one son, 
 who died; married again to Clara Petersdotter, March 28, 1841; had with her four children, 
 of whom one son, Anton M. Ferdinand, is living; married third time to Annie Sophia 
 Nilsdotter, from Hyckling Sn. same Lan; has has with her ten children, of whom seven are 
 living. 
 
 STROMBECK S. A. Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; laborer; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 STROMBERG CHARLES G. Sec. 22; P.O. Andover; farm hand: kep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 STROM F.ERG N. F. Sec. 15; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 acres. 
 
 STROMM JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Andover; farmer*' Rep; Luth; 20 acres. 
 
 STUBER A. J. Sec. 3, P.O. Cambridge; farmer: Dem; Ind, born Ohio; 40 acres. 
 
 STUBER CHRISTINE Mrs. Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; Meth; born Sweden; 10 acres. 
 
 STUBER DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. S; T.O. Andover; born Rhein, Bavaria, Germany, Feb. 
 14, 1S11; came to Co. 1856; Dem; Pres; owns 160 acres, value $12,000; was married, Dec. 
 1833, to Miss Mary M. Body, from Witchemstein, Germany; had with her seven children, 
 three living. Eliza, John A. and Adam J. Stuber; was married again to Mrs. Christine 
 Bostrom, from Helsingland, Sweden, who had two children, George and Christine Bostrom; 
 he has $1,000 worth personal property. 
 
 STUBER JOHN A. Sec. 2; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; 80 acres. 
 
 SWANSON AARON, Sec. 34; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 75 acres. 
 
 SWANSON ADOLPH, Andover; restaurant; Rep; Ind; born Sweden; four acres. 
 
 SWENSON ANDERS P. Sec. 32; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON CHARLES, Sec. 26; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 120 ac. 
 
 SWANSON GUST. Sec. 36; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 113 acres. 
 
 SWANSON JOHN, Sec. 12; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON JOHN G. Sec. 18; P.O. Andover; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON S. P. Fanner, Sec. S; P.O. Andover; born in Calmar Lan, Sweden, 1816; 
 came to this county in 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 63^ acres of land, valued at $4,000; was 
 married first time, March, 1837, to Maria Christina Nilsdotter, Calmar Lan, Morlunda- 
 Socken; had with her one girl, who died early; was married again, Feb. 1857, t0 Anna 
 Sophia Andersdotter, from Calmar Lan; has with her nine children, six living. 
 
 SWENSON STINA MAJA Mrs. widow; Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden; 45 acres. 
 
 'TON ISRAEL, Sec. 25; P.O. Andover; farmer and builder; Luth; Tnd; born Sweden; 20 ac. 
 * TUCKER JOHN, Sec. 22; P.O.Cambridge; farmer: Rep; U. Brothers; 160 acres. 
 
 T VALENTINE ROBT. Sec. 11; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ta; 160 acres. 
 
 VERNER C. J. Sec. 19; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 20 acres. 
 VIGARD S. A. Sec. 28; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 acres. 
 VINSTRAND A. P. Sec. 27; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 100 acres. 
 
 "\irALLTN PETER, Sec. 26; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 acres. 
 *^ WEIS CARL JOIIAN, Sec. 20; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 WALLIN OLOF, Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O.Cambridge; born in Ostre Fernebo, Gestrickland, 
 Sweden 1816; came to Co. 1S69; Rep; Luth; owns 280 acres, valued $7,000; was married 
 1842 to Brita Olsdotter, from same place; has had three children: Maryretha, married to 
 Peter Olenius; Olof, married to Eliza Johnson; and Peter, married to Jenny Mascell, from 
 Cambridge. 
 
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466 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 WENSTROM ADOLPH, Sec. 21; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 WENSTROM JOHN E. Sec. 21; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Ind; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 WEST W. F. Sec. 11; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N.Y.; 59 acres. 
 
 WESTERBERG GUST. Sec. 21; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 WESTERBERG JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Andover; faim hand; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 WESTERBERG VICTOR, Sec. 21; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 WESTRING C. J. Sec. 9; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 WESTRING C. M. Sec. 9, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 WESTRING OTTO, Sec. 9; P.O. Andover; farmer; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 WIGREN GUST. Sec. 29; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Ind; Rep; born Sweden. 
 
 WIMMERSTEDT J. M. Sec. 20; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 WIQUIST CARL JOHAN, Farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Andover; born Visst, Sn. Linko- 
 pmgs, ]an Sweden 1839; came to Co. 1869; Rep; Luth; owns 83 acres, valued $6,000; was 
 married the 9th of January, 1877, to Mrs. Carolina Swenson, from Uppeby, Sn. same Ian. 
 
 WONGSTROM A. P. Sho -maker; Andover; born in Wonga, Sweden, 1838; came to 
 this county in 1864; Rep; Luth; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $5,000; Mr. Wongstrom 
 solicits the patronage of the public; having followed the trade for 2S years, he is able to do 
 first class work; was married Jan. 9, 1869, to Selma M. Johnson; has had four children, of 
 whom three are living. 
 
 WONGSTROM GUST. Sec. 20; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep. Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 WOOLSEY T- P. Sec. 10; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Pres; born 111; 80 acres. 
 
 WOOLSEV WM. S. Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Pres; born N.Y.; 200 acres. 
 
 WRIGHT CYRUS, P.O. Cambridge; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; born Conn. 
 
 WRIGHT INO. Sec. 13; P.O. Cambridge; mechanic; Rep; Lib; born Canada; 240 acres. 
 
 WRIGHT L. T. Sec. 13; P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Lib; born Canada; 127 acres. 
 
 WRIGHT WM. Sec. 13; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Ohio; 223 acres. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 andover village and township. 
 
 Anderson & Johnson, Druggists. 
 
 Anderson J. M. M. D., Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Anderson Olof. Stock Dealer. 
 
 Biorth C. Tailor. 
 
 Hammar P.J. Miller, Sec. 21, P. O. Andover. 
 
 Hammar& DanielSOn, Grocers Have a fine line of Groceries on hand. Our 
 motto : Fair and Square Dealing. Repairing of Watches and Jewelry exe- 
 cuted to satisfaction of Customers. 
 
 LJndstrom E. Blacksmith. 
 
 Lonner A. M. Advocate. Will, for a reasonable compensation, assist in writing 
 any Legal or Commercial Document. 
 
 Olson Olof, Dealer in General Merchandise. 
 
 Rehnstrom August, Harness Maker. 
 
 Wongstrom A. P. Shoemaker. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: OSCO TOWNSHIP. 467 
 
 OSCO TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A CHEY JEREMIAH Sec. 4; lives with Geo. Leibee; Dem; born Ohio. 
 
 ^ AHLSTRAND JONAH A. Sec. 17; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; 40 acres land. 
 
 AMMERMAN J. T. Sec. 6; laborer; Dem; born Ky. 
 
 AMMERMAN MARTIN V. rents on Sec. 5; farmer; born Ky. 
 
 AXDERSON ANDREW G. Farmer; S:c. 17; P.O. Osco; was born in Sweden April 
 3, 1S39; came to Chicago via Boston in 1S52; was seven weeks and three days crossing the 
 ocean; was in Chicago three weeks; came on canal and wagon to Andover in the Fall ot 
 1852, where he was educated, and married, on March 12, 1869, Miss Mary E. Johnson, of 
 Andover, where she was born Nov. I, 1S50, who was brought up there, and educated in 
 the public schools; they are Methodists; he is now Steward and Trustee of his church; Rep; 
 is school director; they have three sons: Verne E., born Jan. 6, 1S70; Frank H., March 17, 
 1871; and Andrew H., March 7, 1875; and two daughters: Mabel E., born Dec. 23, 1872; 
 and Hanna C. Dec. 19, 1S76; he has 160 acres of land, worth $10,000. 
 
 ANDERSON ANDREW J. Sec. 30, P.O. Osco; laborer; born N.Y. 
 
 ANDERSON CHARLES J. Sec. 17; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 66 acres. 
 
 ANDERSON J W. Sec. 34; P.O. Cambridge; rents farm; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON MALCOM, Sec. 30; P.O. Osco; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 ANDREWS BELA, Farm r; Sec. 27; P.O. Osco; was born in Conn. July 28, 1830; he 
 moved to Ohio, and graduated at Kenyon College with the class of 1857; returned to Conn; 
 taught in the State Reform School twelve years, married Lucina Merriam, who at an early 
 age moved from her native State, Ohio, to Meriden, Conn; they came to this county March 
 16, 1874; have two sons, Oliver B. and Edward L.; and two daughters, Annie E. and Mary 
 F.; Mr. A. has 320 acres of land, worth $20,Soo. 
 
 AQUEST CHARLES, P.O. Osco; farmhand; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 ASPERGREN GUST. Sec. 18; P.O. Osco; fanner, rents; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 ASPL.TJND JOHN W. Farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Orion: born in Sweden May 4, 1850; 
 came with bis parents John P. and Anna L. Asplund, who now reside near Orion — to Lynn 
 Township, this Co. via New York city and Chicago, in 1S67; he was educated in that place; 
 he moved to Orion April 25, 1S69; to Burlington, Iowa, Feb. 27, 1873; remained there one 
 month; then went to Council Bluffs, and clerked in a hotel about six months; returned to 
 Orion in 1S75; on March 29. 1575, he married Miss Cary Johnson, of Orion, formerly of 
 Sweden; he moved on to the farm where he now resides the same year; he has two sons, 
 Frank A. and William \V.; Luth; Rep; owns property worth Si. 500. 
 
 ATKINSON JNO. Sec. 10; rents farm; Rep; Meth. born Eng. 
 
 ATYVOOD BACKUS. Sec. 23; farmer; with his son, Jut son Atwood; Rep; bom N.Y. 
 
 ATYVOOD JEROME, Sec. 23; with his brother; speculator; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 ATWOOD JUTSON 31. Farmer; S c. 23; P.O. Cambridge; Rep; born in Oneida Co- 
 N.Y. Nov. 6, 1846; came to this county in 1855; was a member of Co. I, H2th 111. Vol. Inf- 
 having entered the army at th: age of 16; he served his country three years; was one of the 
 sufferers in Libby and Andersonville prisons during ij months; married Miss Jane Brown, 
 of this Co. July 4, 1867, who was born in England Jan. 1, rSi6; he has three sons: Willie, 
 born Sept. 21, i363; Blakley N. Oct. 12, 1872; and Newhall, June 5, 1875; lias S2 acres, 
 worth 86,000. 
 
 13 ACM FREDERICK, Sec. 3; farm-r; Rep; Luth; 3i acres; born Germany. 
 BANDHOLTZ A. Sec. 27; mason; Ind; Meth; born Germany. 
 
 I3AIRD FREDERICK N. Farmer, Sec. 12; was born in Bethany, Genesee Co. N.Y. 
 May 14, 1S27; moved to Monroe Co in 1837, where he was educated at the lirockport Col- 
 legiate Institute; he then learned the carpenter and joiner's trade, and subsequently worked 
 at it more or less for twenty-five years; came to Geneseo in 1851; returned lo his native 
 state in 1856, and married Caroline M. Patridge, of Attica Center, March 12, 1S56, who was 
 born in Wyoming Co. July 24, 1832, where she was educated and taught school six years; 
 they came to Geneseo in March, 1856; they have two sons, Charles E. born Jan. 9, 1 S 5 7 ; 
 and William N. March 22, 1863; Rep; Meth; has 80 acres, of land, valued at §6.ooq. 
 
468 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 BARNES FRANCIS M. Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Osco; was born in Maryland, July 3, 
 1845; came to Rock Island Co. in 1856; to this comty in 1863; at the age of 19 he enlisted 
 in Co. H, 37th 111 Vet. Vol. Inf. April 20, 1864; thus served his country until discharged, 
 May 15, 1866; he was in the charge and at the capture of Fort Blakley, Mobile Bay, and the 
 capture of Des Arc, Ark; was special Provost Guard at Mobile; Dem; has been School 
 Director eight years; in rel. Meth; is now Steward; married Mary A. Denton, Nov. 21, 1867, 
 who was born in Canada; came to this county in 1854; both were educated at the schools in 
 this Co; have one son, Frederick A. and three daughters, Maria L„ Mary J. and Nettie E; 
 have 40 acres, worth $3,000. 
 
 BAXTER AMOS H. Osco; harness-maker; Rep; Ind. 
 
 BEERS JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 11, P.O. Osco; was born in this Co. Feb. 16. 1840; he is the 
 oldest man now in the Co. who was born here; remembers when his father hauled wheat to 
 Chicago, and sold it for 40 to 50 cents per bush; he was educated In our public schools; 
 Rep; has been School Director; was a grain-buyer for four years, at Osco Station; he mar- 
 ried Miss Ellen M. Tomlinson, of Geneseo, Feb. 13, 1862, who was born in Livingston Co. 
 Mich. March 12, 1842; she was educated in Michigan, Knox Co. 111. and at the schools in 
 Geneseo; in rel. Meth; have one son. David E. born Nov. 25, 1867; Mr. Beers has 161 acres 
 of land, valued at $12,000. 
 
 BJERRUM E. J. Sec. 6, P.O. Morristown; farmer. 
 
 BJERRUM H. A. Sec. 6, P.O. Morristown; farmer. 
 
 BJERRUM S. S. Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Morristown; born in Schleswig, Denmark, April 14, 
 1815, where he was educated, and became a cabinet-maker; married Margaret Johnson, of 
 Holstein, Sept. 1846; came to Andover, Mass. in Aug. 1854; to Davenport, Iowa, in 1857; 
 then to this town in 1858; they are Luth; have three sons, Henry L., Herman A. and Edw. 
 J; one daughter, Jennie L; Henry S. served four years and six months in the 1st N.Y. Mtd. 
 Rifle Co; and Charles C. a son now dec'd. served two years six months in Co. H, 37th 111. 
 Vol. Inf; he has HO acres of land, worth $7,000. 
 
 BORKEN CHAS. Sec. 26; rents farm; born Sweden. 
 
 BROWN GEORGE C. Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Osco; born in Fulton Co. 111. Feb. 2, 1837, 
 where he was educated; he came to Henry County, March, 1867; in March, 1869, located on 
 the farm where he now resides, being the S. E. ]^ of Sec. 9: he owns this 160 acres of land 
 worth $11,000. 
 
 BROWN JAMES M. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Cambridge; was born in Fulton Co. Illinois, 
 Nov. 15, 1843, where he and Miss Mattie E. Myers were educated, whom he married, Jan. 
 25, 1S72; Rep; he was a member of Co. B, 151st 111. Vol. Inf. in the war for the preserva- 
 tion of the Union; he came to this county March, 1869; has one daughter, May E; has 160 
 acres of land, valued at $12,000. 
 
 BROWN T. SCOTT, P.O. Osco; Rep; born Fulton Co. 111. 
 
 BROWN WM. T. Sec. 12, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ireland; 80 acres. 
 
 BUCHANAN JOHN, Sec. 4; farmer; lives with Geo. Leibee; born Pa. 
 
 BUSENBARK ROBERT, Sec. 24; farmer; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 t "*ARLSON CHAS. J. Sec. 19, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; no acres. 
 ^ CARLSON CHARLES JNO. Sec. 19, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 112 ac. 
 CASWELL THOS. coal miner; Dem; born Wales. 
 CANFIELD GEORGE F. Farmer, P.O. Osco; was born in Westchester Co. N.Y.Dec. 
 
 15, 1837, in which state he was educated, as was also Mary J. Green, born in the same Co. 
 
 May 10, 1839, whom he married, Nov. 29, 1855; moved to Conn. 1S65; came to Knox Co. 
 
 1868; to Osco 1876; has two sons, George B. born May 15, 1S67; Francis C. June 7, 1869; 
 
 and four daughters, Hattie F. Jan. 26, 1S60; Carrie E. Feb. 4, 1S65; Annie M. May 8, 1871; 
 
 Cora E. Jan. 9, 1875; Dem; Bapt; has property valued at $1,400. 
 CHALBURG JONAS, Farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Osco; was born in Sweden, June 27, 1S34, 
 
 where he was educated; came to Andover, Henry Co. 1858; to Osco in 1864; Rep; Luth; 
 
 married Mathilda L. Anderson, born Sweden, Jan. 12, 1842; came to this county Aug. 25, 
 
 1852, and was educated at the schools in Andover; have three sons, Charles A. T. born Nov. 
 
 17, 1861; Nathan H. June 25, 1864; Jonas E. J. Jan. 22, 1871; and one daughter, Emelia C. 
 
 Oct. 28, 1 866; he has 140 acres of land, valued at $9,000. 
 CHINBURG XILES P. Sec. 33, P.O. Cambridge, farmer; Rep; born Sweden; 160 acres. 
 CHRISTIANCE JOHN, Sec. 16, P.O. Osco, farmer; Dem; born N.Y; 160 acres. 
 COLL CHAS. A. farmer; Rep; Epis. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: OSCO TOWNSHIP. 469 
 
 COLL EBEN, Farmer, Sec. 13; was bom in Jefferson County, N.Y. May 3, 1821, where 
 he was educated; went to Conn, in 1840; married Miss Ruth A. Welton, of Bristol, April 
 13, 1845; came to Henry Co. in Jan. i860; his wife having been removed by death, he sub- 
 sequently married Miss Elizabeth E. Verlener, Oct. 2, 1864; she was born in Ohio, Jan. 4, 
 1841; in rel. they are Epis; he is Sr. Warden; Rep; is and has been School Director for 
 -ix years; he has three sons. Charles A. born Oct. 6, 1849; Marry A. July 3, 1871; and 
 Frank W. Aug. 18, 1876; one daughter, Mary A. July 4, 1S47; be has 80 acres of land, val- 
 ued at $6,000. 
 
 COMBES ANDREW J. Sec. 23; farmer; born Ohio. 
 
 CONEGHY JAMES, Sec. 24; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland. 
 
 CONEGHY WM. Sec. 32, P.O. Osco; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland. 
 
 COR LEY G. W. Sec. 19, P.O. Osco; carpenter; Rep; born Ala. 
 
 CRANE AMZI A. Sec. 22; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N. J. 
 
 CRAXE ELIAS ME. Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge, who now owns and resides upon 
 land bestowed upon his father for service in the War of 1812, was born in Union Co. N. J. 
 Sept. 3, 1827; educated at the Union Select School; Dem; has been School Director and 
 Supervisor of his town; Presb; has been Church Trustee; married Miss Louisa A. Miller, of 
 his native Co. on Dec. 10, 1851, who was educated at the Westfield Academy; they have 
 three sons, Isaac B., Elias W. and John A; four daughters, Sarah L., Josephine, Elizabeth 
 R. and Esther M; came to Osco April, 1854; he has three farms, containing 578 acres, val- 
 ued at $35,000. 
 
 CRAWFORD J. C. Sec. 8, P.O. Osco; farm renter; Rep; Luth; born Pa. 
 
 CROSSLEY HIRAM, Sec. 16, P.O. Osco; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Ohio. 
 
 CROUCH SILAS. Sec. 24; farmer; Rep; born Pa; 160 acres. 
 
 CULVER CYRUS H. farmer; Rep; Chris; born N.Y. 
 
 TRAVIS JAMES T. Sec. 2; farm renter; Rep; Bapt; born 111. 
 
 -*-^ DELANEY PATRICK, Sec. 9, P.O. Morristown; farmer; born Ireland; 320 acres. 
 DIAL GILBERT, Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; born Ohio. 
 DIAL VALENTINE L. Sec. 34; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; born Ohio. 
 
 "PBERLEE C. widow; Sec. 7; P.O. Morristown; farm; Luth; born Germany; 160 acres land. 
 
 ^ ELSTER EDWIN, Sec. 30; P.O. Osco; farm laborer at Eli Holland's; Christian. 
 
 ELM JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Osco; born in Sweden, April 15, 1836; came to Buffalo 
 via New York City in 1846; was nine weeks and four days on the ocean; came to Andover 
 1848, where he was during the dreadful ravages of the cholera, 1S49; was with two parties of 
 harvesters, numbering sixteen, all of whom died within a week, except himself and two 
 others; on April 30, 1859, ne married Mary L. Hofiund, of Orion, who was born in Sweden, 
 came to Osco in 1S69, and occupied the farm where he now resides; has supported his invalid 
 father, Holland Elm, for twenty-five years, who was a soldier in the Swedish army sixteen 
 years; Rep; Meth; has been School Director about sixteen years; has five sons, Frank A., 
 born Feb. 16, i860; George E., born Oct. 4, 1861; John E., born March 21, 1S63; Gilbert, 
 born Dec. 23, 1872, and Charles W., born July 9, 1874, and two daughters, Dulsena, born 
 Jan. 4, 1865, and Mary R., born Feb. 16 1870; he has a farm of 176 acres, worth $12,000. 
 
 EM3IERT GEORGE S. Farmer. Sec. 7; P.O. Morristown; was born Dec. 2, 1839; came 
 to Illinois from Pennsylvania in the Fall of 1851; was educated and taught school in this 
 county; he enlisted for three years in Co. H, 37th 111. Vol. Inf. Sept. 21, 1S61; was in the 
 battles of Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove, where he lost his right leg; was honorably dis- 
 charged March 9, 1863; was twice elected Tax Collector; married Fannie S. Dickerson, of 
 Atkinson, Jan. 21, 1868; was then appointed Postmaster of that place; returned to Osco; 
 was again elected Tax Collector, and held the office for three years; is School Director; Ind. 
 Rep; Luth; elder of the church; his wife was removed by death May 30, 1876; he has live 
 sons, William L., Philip M., George A., John F. and Frederick H.; he owns 82 acres of land, 
 worth $5,500. 
 
 EMMERT PHILIP, Grain Dealer, Osco; was born in Germany, July 17, 1822; in 1833 
 he came with his parents to this country, who located in Napier Tp. Bradford Co. Pa; lie 
 came to this county and township in Oct. 1851, where he now resides, being one of the oldest 
 residents in the township; Dem; Luth; he has been engaged buying and shipping grain 
 during the last two years; was formerly a carpenter, farmer and stock raiser in Bedford Co. 
 
 ERDMAN CHARLES, lives in Morristown; laborer; born Germany. 
 
 ERNSTFRANKE FREDERICK., Sec. 8; P.O. Morristown; farm laborer; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 EVERS R. coal miner; Rep; born Wales. 
 
470 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 'LEMING LAVINA, widow; Sec. 5; P.O. Morristown; born N.Y.; farm, 100 acres. 
 
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 FLEMING R. W. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 35; P.O. Cambridge; was born in In- 
 diana Co. Pa. March 29, 1847, where he was brought up on a farm and educated in the public 
 schools; he came to this county in 1865; Dem; has been School Director; he is not a church 
 member, but thinks much good is accomplished by most all denominations; in Jan. 187 1 he 
 married Zipporiah West, of Osco; has been engaged for about two years in shipping stock; 
 they have 433 acres of land, worth $28,000. 
 
 S"* AESSNER OMAR J. Sec. 8; P.O. Morristown; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 ^~* GAESSNER OSCAR F. Sec. 8; P.O. Morristown; farmer; Luth; born Germany; 180 ac. 
 
 GAHN FREDERICK, Sec. 6; farmer; Luth. 
 
 GEBEL FREDERICK, Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; rents; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 GERARD FRANCIS, Osco; merchant; Rep; born in Canada. 
 
 GERARD W. F. Osco; merchant; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 GORDON ANDERSON, Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Bapt; 160 acres. 
 
 GORDON AZARIAH, Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; rents; Dem; born Indiana. 
 
 TTADLEY DAVID, Sec. 27; farmer; Rep; Meth; born England. 
 
 ■^ HAFER JOHN W., P.O. Morristown; farmer, rents; Dem; born Pa. 
 
 HAFER ROBERT, Sec. 8; P.O. Morristown; farmer; Dem; born Pa; So acres. 
 
 HAMANN H. Sec. 3; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 HAMANN T. Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; rents; Dem; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 HAMILTON HENRY W. Sec. 15; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; born in Brookfield, Mass. 
 
 HAMILTON LEVI A. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Osco; a grandson of Wm. Hamilton, a 
 soldier in the Revolutionary War; was born in Fabius, Onondaga Co. N.Y. April 10, 1810; 
 moved to Brookfield, Mass. 1816, where he and Mary Walker, born Jan, 10, 1813, were edu- 
 cated, whom he married June 5, 1831; Meth; was Steward twenty-five years, also Constable 
 and School Trustee; came to this county 1856; was efficient 111 organizing the Meth. Church, 
 Ind; has been School Director and also Supervisor; his children are two sons, Oscar W. and 
 Henry W., and four daughters, Sarah F. and Mary A., Emma W. and Lucy J.; he has 160 
 acres of land, worth $12,000. 
 
 HAMMOND A. lives in Morristown; carpenter; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 HANCOCK GEORGE W. Sec. 8; P.O. Osco; farmer; Dem; born Pa; 80 acres. 
 
 HART ANNA M. widow; Sec. 19; P.O. Osco; farmer; Luth; born Sweden; 26 acres. 
 
 HART FRANK W. Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Osco; born in Henderson, Knox Co. 111. |une 
 I, 1S56. 
 
 HART CHARLIE O. Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Osco; Lorn in Lynn Tp. this county, April 
 21, i860; Frank W. Hart, with his parents, John Hart, born May 26, 1819, and Anna M., 
 born May 1, 1822; his brothers, L. J. Hart, born Aug. 28. 1842; Andrew A., born April 30, 
 1846, in Sweden, now in Coos Co. Oregon, and one sister. Anna L., born Dec. 16, 1853, in 
 Knox Co. now in Indiana, moved to Andover, this county, in 1858, where his sister, Christine 
 J., was born April 5, 1858; moved to Lynn in 1859, tne birth place of Charlie O. Hart; they 
 came to Osco in 1864, where his sister Matilda was born Dec. I, 1865; they are Lutheran in 
 religion; Rep; their father died Dec. 31, 1868; they now live with their mother, on their 
 farm of 66 acres, worth $4,300; Frank W. was educated here and in the Orion schools, and 
 Charlie O. in the schools of this place; they went to Saline Co. Kan. in 1870; all returned in 
 1S71, except Frank W.. who returned in 1872. 
 
 HENDERSON R. Sec. 13; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Melli; 140 acres land. 
 
 HINMAN R. H. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Cambridge; was born in Conn. Feb. 4, 1828; came 
 to this town in June, 1S51; Ind; Prot. Epis; he has been Road Commissioner and Justice of 
 the Peace; is Supervisor of this town; was Chairman of the County Board in 1875; he is also 
 Secretary of the Henry Co. Agricultural Society; he married Elizabeth Miller, of Ohio; lie 
 has two sons, William E. and Frank M. and one daughter, Jennie M.; Oct. 8, 1867, married 
 Susan Carl of Osco; lias 250 acres of land, worth $18,000. 
 
 HINMAN W. W. Farmer, Sec. 26, Cambridge; was born in Conn. April II, 1833; came to 
 Osco in June, 185 1; Dem; Prot. Epis, he has been Assessor; was Sergeant Co. D. H2th 111. 
 Vol. Inf. and was in the battles of Knoxville, Wilmington, Resaca, Atlanta, Franklin, Nash- 
 ville, and East Tennessee raid, married C. Olmsted, of Cambridge, in 1867; deceased Dec. 
 9, 1870; married Elizabeth Townsend, Feb. 21, 1872; his children are Daniel O. and Willis 
 T.; he has 200 acres of land, worth $15,000. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: OSCO TOWNSHIP. 471 
 
 HOFLUND CHARLES J. Sec. 2S; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 294 acres. 
 
 HOLICEY CHARLES, farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany; 160 acres. 
 
 HOLLAND ELI, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Osco; born in Monongalia Co. W. Va. on Dec. I, 
 1S16, where lie was brought up and educated; owned a saw mill and engaged in agriculture 
 and the lumber business for about seventeen years; he owned a farm which he cultivated 
 until he came west; he was in the Union service as a teamster in 1861 — 63; on Jan. 3, 1839, 
 he married Miss Louisa Tarlton, of his native county, where she was born June 8, 1822, 
 brought up and educated; he came west in 1S64, bought the land where the Lagrange Colony 
 was once located, and where he now resides; in religion they are Bapt; he has been for many 
 years Deacon and Trustee of his church; has also been Clerk; his brothers, Reazin, John 
 and Solomon, were in the Union army; he has two sons, Elmos T., born Aug. II, 1S48; 
 James E., born Aug. 14, 1856, and four daughters, Hanna M., born Jan. 29, 1842; Sarah H., 
 bom Jan. 27, 1S44; Mary J., born Feb. 7, 1851; Margaret L., born March 19, i860, now- 
 living, and had six children removed by death; he is Rep; is School Diretcor; owns 426 acres 
 of land, worth $29,000. 
 
 HOLMES JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Osco; was born in Sweden, Feb. 14, 1 841; came 
 to this county in 1869; married Charlotte A. Anderson, born in Sweden; came to this country 
 in 1852; has two sons, Henry E., born May 5, 1871; Charles A., born April 1, 1875; Luth; 
 Rep; he and his brother, Charles G. Holmes, own 66 acres of land, worth $4,290; Charles G. 
 Holmes came to this country from Sweden in May, 1868; married Emily Johnson, Jan. 1875. 
 
 HORNECKER GEORGE J. Sec. 14; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 240 acres. 
 
 HORTON GILBERT, Sec. 34; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Spirit; born Pa. 
 
 HOWELL CHARLES G. Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; was born in Monongalia Co. 
 W. Va. Jan. 22, 1837, where he and Miss Sarah C. Holland, born Aug. 10, 1835, were edu- 
 cated, whom he married Sept. 30, 1S60; he enlisted Aug. 14, 1862 in Co. C, 14th W. Va. Vol. 
 Inf. and served his country nearly three years; was honorably discharged July 3, 1865; Bapt; 
 is Deacon of his church; Rep; and has been School Director for seven years; he has six 
 daughters, Rebecca J., Susan O., Blanche B., Jessie F., Love A. and Anna H; he has i62}4 
 acres of land, valued at $10,000. 
 
 HOYT J. W. Sec. 25; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; rents; Dem; born Conn. 
 
 JOHNSON CHARLES, Sec. 34 farmer; Dem; born Sweden. 
 fOHNSON FREDERICK, Sec. 29; P.O. Osco; laborer; lives on Chas. J. Hoflund's farm. 
 JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 31 ; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 34; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; born Sweden. 
 JOHNSON J. P. laborer; Meth; born in Sweden. 
 JOHNSON JOHN A. Sec. 11; farm hand; Rep; Luth. 
 JAMES NELSON, laborer; Luth; born Denmark. 
 
 T/'LAROON MARTIN, Luth; born Germany. 
 
 KNOWLES MATTHEW, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Osco; born in Matlock, Derbyshire, 
 England, May 19, 1821; came to Pa. 1848, to this county May, 1856; on Dec. 29, 1859, he 
 married Miss Annie Radburn, who was born in Raddle, England, June 15, 1831; came to 
 Philadelphia 1833, and to this county June, 1859; tnev have one son, William H., born May 
 3, 1866; three daughters, Sophia R., born Oct. 5, i860; Emma W., born Oct. 20, 1862, and 
 Annie L„ born Aug. 5, 1869; Rep; has been School Director and Treasurer of the Board 
 two years; he has 80 acres of land, worth $5,500. 
 
 T AMB A. M. C. Sec. 6; carpenter; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 LAM MART F. farmer; born Germany; 40 acres land. 
 LAX DEN CHARLES, Sec. 28; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; born Sweden; 70 acres. 
 
 LARSON ANDREW G. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Osco; was born in Sweden July 25, 1837; 
 came to this country Aug. 18, i860; married Mathilda L. Hokonson, Nov. 1, 1866; born in 
 Sweden; he is a Rep; Luth; he is now Church Trustee; has five sons, Lewis E. and Andrew 
 J., born June 28, 1867; Henry J., born June 27, 1872; Charles R., born June 7, 1874; Gust. 
 A., born July 25, 1876; one daughter, Nellie A., born June II, 1870; has 200 acres, valued 
 at $13,000. 
 
 LAWSON JOHN M. Sec. 17; farmer; rents; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 LAWSON S. S. Luth. minister at Morristown; Rep; born Pa. 
 LEIBEE GEORGE, Sec. 4; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Ky; 341 acres. 
 LEIBEE JACOB, Sec. 4; farmer; Dem; born Ohio. 
 
472 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 LEIBEE JOSEPH, farmer; Dem; born Ohio. 
 
 LEIBEE WILLIAM, Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; rents; born Ohio. 
 
 LINBURG PETER J. Sec. 29; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LINDAHL CHARLES O. Sec. 29; P.O. Osco; farmer; rents; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LINDBLAD J. M. farmer; rents; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LINDE ERICK, Osco; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LINDQUEST CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Osco; born in Sweden, Nov. 5, 1833; 
 came to this county in July, 1859; enlisted in Co. C, 42d 111. Vol. Inft. Aug. 10, 1861; served 
 during the war; was in the battles of Island No. 10, Corinth, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Mis- 
 sionary Ridge, Dalton, Resaca, and seventeen other battles; was wounded four times; he 
 married Maria S. Johnson Feb. 28, 1866; they had two sons; Charles E., born May 28, 1869; 
 Gustaf L., Dec. 2, 1871; one daughter, Maria C, Oct. 21, 1866; his wife was removed by 
 death March 16, 1873; he subsequently married Josephina C. Frances Aug. 20, 1874; their 
 children are two daughters — Emma C, born July 22, 1875, and Sarah E., Jan. 26, 1877; his 
 wife died Feb. 10, 1877; he is Luth; is Deacon; Rep; is Tax Collector; has been School Di- 
 rector seven years; has 120 acres land, worth $8,000. 
 
 LONG MIKE, Sec. 7; P.O. Morriston; farmer; Dem; Cath; 184 acres land. 
 
 TV /T cCAW ELIZABETH, widow; Sec. 7; P.O. Osco; farms; Epis; born Ireland; 79 acres. 
 
 *■** McCAW JAMES, Sec. 32; P.O. Osco; farmer; born Pa. 
 
 McCAW JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Osco; farmer; born Pa; 40 acres. 
 
 MCCARTY JOHTV T. Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Cambridge; a son of David McCarty, a sol- 
 dier in the war of 1812; was born in Cheshire, Gallia Co. Ohio, Feb. 18, 1827; was educated 
 and came to Peoria Co. in 1848; married Mary A. Miller; he is a Dem; was Road Commis- 
 sioner; came to this Co. in June, 1857; his wife having been removed by death, he subse- 
 quently married Sarah A. Robinson, of Andover, Nov. 29, 1S66, who was born in Pa; came 
 to Henry Co. and engaged in school teaching; they are Meth; have five sons — William J., 
 born April 15, 1851; Albert, Jan. 30, 1862; John A., Nov. 12, 1868; Elbert C, Oct. 22. 
 1874; and Charles T., July 4, 1863; five daughters — Sarah E., Sept. 21, 1852; Mary E., July 
 5, 1854; Henrietta, July 3, 1858; Mary A., Sept. 30, 1867; and Florence M., Jan. 15, 1871; 
 has been School Director twelve years, and owns 160 acres land, worth $12,000. 
 
 McCLAIN ROBERT, Sec. 33; P.O. Osco; farmer; born Ireland. 
 
 McCLAIN WILLIAM, P.O. Osco; farmer; rents. 
 
 McCURDY A. Sec. 20; farmer; Dem; Epis; born Ireland. 
 
 McFARLAND J. W. Sec. 35; P.O. Cambridge; Dem. 
 
 McFARLAND R. Sec. 35; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Christian; bom Ohio. 
 
 McHENRY CHARLES, Sec. 23; farmer; Dem; Meth; born 111; 120 acres land. 
 
 MCLAUGHLIN JOHNSON. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Cambridge; born in Ireland, May 
 18, 1825; came to this town in 1851; Dem; been School Director; Pres; is Elder of his 
 church; married Mary Parks, of Pa. March 11, 1853, who was born in Ireland March 23, 
 1825, and at an early age moved to Scotland; came to this county in 1849; he has two sons, 
 John J., and David W., born Oct. 23, 1856, and one daughter, Mary E., Dec. 13, 1S60; he 
 has 80 acres land, worth $5,000.' 
 
 MAGEE CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; was born in Peoria Co. 111. Jan. 18, 
 1844, where he was educated; at the age of 17 he enlisted in Co. H, 86th 111. Vol. Inft. and 
 served his country three years; after serving about twenty months he was promoted to the 
 position of Q. M. Sergt. which position he held until he was honorably discharged at the 
 close of the war; he was in the battles of Perryville, Chicamauga, Missionary Ridge, and 
 at the siege of Knoxville; was also with Gen. Sherman during his celebrated campaign from 
 Chattanooga to Atlanta, and thence to the sea; came to this Co. in June, 1865; married Miss 
 Nellie Paine, of Geneseo, Sept. 22, 1870, formerly of R.I., where she was educated; in rel. 
 they are Bapts; he is Rep. in pol. and has 80 acres land, valued at $4,500. 
 
 MAGEE MARIA R. widow; Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; born Maryland; 160 acres land. 
 
 MANGTJSON CHARLIE, Sec. 18; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres. 
 
 MANGUSON ERICK, Sec. 18; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 240 acres. 
 
 MANNING S. A. laborer, Osco; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 MARSHALL JOHN C. lives in Morristown; mason; Rep; born Pa. 
 
 MELTZER WILLIAM, farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany; 80 acres; 
 
 MILLER AUGUST, Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; born Germany; 80 acres land. 
 MILLER JOHN, Sec. 3; P.O. Morristown; farmer; Luth; born Germany; 7 acres. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: OSCO TOWNSHIP. 475 
 
 MONESMITH ALONZO, Sec. 4* farmer; Dem; bom Ohio. 
 MONKMAN M. laborer, Morristown; Dem; born England. 
 
 \J ELSON JOHN, P.O. Cambridge; teacher and farmer; Rep; Trot. Epis; born Ireland. 
 
 -^ NELSON JOHN M. Sec. 29; P.O. Osco; farmer; rents; Rep; born Sweden. 
 NICLOYE T. Sec. 6; P.O. Morristown; farmer; rents; Eiith; born Germany. 
 NIGHTINGALE JOHN, merchant, Morristown; Dem; born England. 
 NOONAN J. Sec. 10; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born Ireland; 160 acres. 
 NYE ANDREW, P.O. Osco; farmer; rents; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 OARSONS JOHN S. Sec. 21; P.O. Osco; farmer; Dem; Meth; 70 acres land. 
 PATE »VM. Sec. 15; farmer; Rep; born England; 160 acres land. 
 
 PARKS SA3IUEL, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Cambridge; was born in Ireland, June 24, 
 1S26; went to Scotland in 1838; came to this country in 1S46, and to this town in 1S54; Pern; 
 Pres; married Catharine Johnson, of Cambridge, May 12, 1S54, who moved from her native 
 country — Ireland — in 1847; their children are Margaret B., born Feb. 17, 1855; Mary E., 
 June 13, 1S59; Annie J., May 12, 1S61; Eliza, April 23, 1S63; and David, Oct. 28, 1857; he 
 has So acres land, worth $4,000. 
 
 PECKHAM ALFRED M. harness-maker, Osco; Rep; born N.Y. 
 
 PETERSON ERICK A. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Osco; was born in Sweden, Feb. 15, 1834; 
 came to Iowa in 1857, to this county in 1859; married Christine Elm Nov. 8, 1859, who was 
 born in Sweden, Aug. 15, 1S28; came to N.Y. in 1S46, to this Co. in 1S53; they have three 
 daughters — Emma A., born July 26, 1861; Ella E., Aug. S, 1867; Cora R., Jan. 7, 1S74; one 
 son, Sherman A., Jan. 13, 1S65; Meth; he has been School Director six years, Church Trus- 
 tee five years, and has 247 acres land, $15,000. 
 
 PETERSON SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Osco; was born in Tjarstad Soken, Swe- 
 den, Jan. 6, 1S36; he is the son of Peter Samuelson, of that place, where he was brought up 
 and educated; he came to this country, Webster Co. Iowa, via Boston and Chicago, in 1857; 
 entered So acres of land in that Co; lived there three years; came to this Co. in 1S60; rented 
 a farm in Colona; moved to Western Township in 1S63; on March 22, 1865, he married Miss 
 Anna M. Manguson, of that place, formerly of Sweden; he came to where he now resides in 
 1S73; he has two sons — John L., born July 2. 1867; Samuel O., Jan. 6, 1873; and two daugh- 
 ters — Dulsena M., Sept. 19, 1869; Lydia \V., October, 1S74; he has 530 acres land, worth 
 S3 1,000; Rep. 
 
 PETERSON SWAN P. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Osco; bom' in Sweden, Oct. II, 1S29; he 
 came to this country with a party of 327 persons, in 1849; he was seven weeks and four days 
 on the ocean, and more than a month coming from N.Y. to this Co. by canal, lakes and 
 wagon; arrived Aug. 12; the privation and suffering during their three months' journey may 
 be imagined from the fact that nearly one-half their number died with cholera after they left 
 Albany; when he first came here he worked for 25 cents a day, or $8 per month; he married 
 Hanna Fosberg, of Henry Co. Dec. 15, 1853, born in Sweden; she was nine weeks and four 
 days crossing the ocean; they have six sons and four daughters; they are Luth; is Church 
 Trustee; has 320 acres, worth $20,000; Rep. 
 
 PETTEYS JOHN" T. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Cambridge; was born in Oneida Co. N.Y. 
 May 3. 1833, where he was educated, and married Miss Lurana E. Field, who was born Aug. 
 15, 1839, m Winchester, Cheshire Co. N.IL who at an earlv age moved with her parents to 
 Oneida Co. where she was educated and married; they have one son, Willard A., born Sept. 
 14, 1862; are Meth; he has been Steward; is Rep; been School Director six years, School 
 Trustee three years; is also a Director of the Osco and Western Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 
 and Trustee of the Munson Cemetery Association; he has So acres, value $6,500. 
 
 POBANZ AUGUST F. Sec. 21; P.O. Osco; farm laborer; Luth; born Germany. 
 
 POPPLETOX GEORGE, Fanner, Sec. 24; P.O. Cambridge; was born in Lincolnshire, 
 England, Aug. 15, 1S31; came to Niagara Co. N.Y. April, 1S51, where he was educated; 
 came to this Co. in October, 1854; married Miss Esther Hall Dec. 31, 1 S 5 5 , who was born in 
 the Co. of Fermanagh, in the north of Ireland, where she was educated and taught school; 
 came to Pa. in 1851, to this Co. in 1S54; Rep; Epis; he has been School Director; has four 
 sons — George B., born June 14, 1S59; Britton L., Aug. iS, 1S63; Sherman W., Jan. 3, 1866; 
 John YV., Dec. 10, 1870; two daughters — Mary J., Nov. 30, 1S56; and Esther A., June 17, 
 1873; he has 193 acres of land, valued at $13,500. 
 
 POWELL C. T. Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Geneseo; was born in Guernsey Co. Ohio, May 22, 
 1832; came to Peoria Co. in 1844, where he, and Miss II. Magee.born in Ohio Sept. 6, 1834, 
 were educated, whom he married Feb. 10, 1S53; Rep; was Tax Collector and School Di- 
 rector; they came to Osco in Nov. i860; Bapt; have three sons, Francis M. born Dec. 4, 
 
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47(3 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 1853, Wal'ie M., Dec. 26, 1S66, and Charles M., June 16, 1872; two daughters, Candace, 
 April 22, 1858, and Ida B., Aug. 3, i860; he is now School Director, and has 240 acres of 
 land, worth $iS,ooo. 
 
 PURVIANCE A. Sec. 5, P.O. Morristown; farmer; Rep; Chris; born Ohio. 
 
 RURVIANCE C. W. Osco; clerk; Rep; born Ind. 
 
 PURVIANCE D. L. Morristown; merchant; Dem; Chris; born Ohio. 
 
 rURVIANCE ELIZA, wid. Sec. 4, P.O. Morristown; farmer; So acres. 
 
 DAAN FREDERICK, born Germany. 
 
 RAMUS L. Sec. 8; farmer; born Germany; 10 acres land. 
 
 RECORDS B. Sec. 36, P.O. Cambridge; born Pa. 
 
 REDMAN SOLOMON, Sec. 26, P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Bapt; born Pa. 
 
 REED S. W. Osco; lumber dealer; Rep; Pres; born Pa. 
 
 RESSER CHARLES, lives in Morristown; shoemaker; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 
 
 RINGLE JOHN, Sec. n; Rep; born Pa; 150 acres land. 
 
 RINGLE JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Osco; son of Mathias Ringle. who served his 
 country during the revolutionary war; was born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. Dec. 6, 1S09, 
 where he, and Miss Mary A. Whitesel, born Dec. 10, 1814, were educated, whom he married 
 May 21, 1836; they came to this county March 20, 1857; Pres; have four sons, James, born 
 April 3, 1837, John, May 21, 1841, William, March 6, 1S47, and David W.; three daughters, 
 Catharine, Oct. 2, 1S43, Louisa, Oct. ir, 1845, and Mary E.; he has 80 acres of land, valued 
 at $6,400. 
 
 RINGLE WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Osco; was born in Alleghany Co. Pa. March 
 6, 1S47; came to this county March 20, 1S57; he was educated in our Public Schools and the 
 Orion Academy; Rep; Pres; has been Sabbath-school Teacher for a number of years; mar- 
 ried Miss Allen A. Welton, of Osco, Oct. 23. 1873, who was born Feb. 22, 1851; at an early 
 age she moved with her parents from Peoria Co. to this town; he is son of Josep 1 Ringle, of 
 this township; he has 160 acres of land worth $1 1,000. 
 
 RIVENBURG G. H. Sec. 16; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 
 
 ROGERS EDMUND, P.O. Osco; blacksmith; Rep; Bapt; born N. J. 
 
 ROGERS J. S. Sec. 7, P.O. Morristown; farmer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 ROGERS T. II. Sec. S, P.O. Morristown; farmer; born N.Y. 
 
 O ALL CHARLES J. Sec. 19; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 "^ SAMUELSON JAMES, Sec. 17, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 20 ac. 
 
 SAMUELSON AUGUST, Farmer, Sec. 34. P.O. Osco; was born in Vesterenby, Esterg- 
 helen, Sweden, Oct. 11, 1839; came to this country in 1851; was three months crossing the 
 ocean to N. V. and two weeks on his journey to Buffalo; came to this county in 1S52; Rep; 
 Meth ; married Tilda Anderson Oct. 24, 1867, who was born in Sweden Jan. 1, 1S51; he has 
 one son, Amil G. born Dec. 18, lS6g. and two daughters, A. A , Jan. 12, 1S72, and Ella A.. 
 Oct. 11, 1S74; he has 160 acres of land, worth $12,000. 
 
 SCHMOLL FREDERICK, Sec. 4, P.O. Osco; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 160 ac. 
 
 SHERRARD WILLI AM, ^Sec. 36, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Pres; born Pa. 
 
 SHO WALTER J. S. Farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Morristown; was born in Franklin Co. Va. 
 Aug. 7, 1819; he is self-educated, very temperate in habits, never having drank spirituous 
 liquors or used tobacco; he moved to Ohio in 1S26; subsequently traveled four years in the 
 South; returned; married Miss Mary D. Miller, of Preble Co. Oct. 2q, 1846, formerly of But- 
 ler Co, where she had been educated; he then became a druggist; was elected County Sur- 
 veyor in 1852, which office he held until he came west to this county in March, 1S55; Rep; 
 has been Assessor six years; he has also been Supervisor of his town; in religion, Lib; has 
 brought up and educated two adopted children, Ellen E. Showalter and Maggie J. Purvi- 
 ance ; he has real estate valued at $15,000. 
 
 SIBLEY CHARLES W. Morristown; broom-maker; Rep; born Mass. 
 
 SMITH I). H. Sec. 12, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 160 ac. land. 
 
 SMITH '.TARED H. Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Cambridge; born in Harwinton, Ct. Nov. 18, 
 1827, where he was educated ; came to this county Nov. 1S53; married Miss Jane A. Welton, 
 of his native town, Oct. 1, 1854, and returned in Nov. of the same year; his wife having beet; 
 removed by death, he subsequenlly married Miss Mary E. Knowles. of Henry Co. Aug. t8, 
 1864; in religion they are Epis., he is Jr. Warden; Rep; is School Trustee; has been Town 
 Treasurer, also represented his town four years in the capacity of Supervisor; he has four 
 sons, Jarcd 1L. George R... Henry A. and Charles E.; three daughters, Ameli?. M., Myra J. 
 ami Anna E. ; he has two farms containing 560 acres of land, worth $29,000. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: OSCO TOWNSHIP. 477 
 
 SODERBERG ANDREW G. farm ha ml; Meth; born in Sweden. 
 
 STAM MARY L. wid. Sec. 4, P.O. Morristown; farmer: owns house and lot. 
 
 STENGEL II. Sec. 21; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Prussia. 
 
 STOUGHTON II. Sec. 21, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 160 acres. 
 
 STOUGHTON HARDEN, Sec. 21, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 
 
 STOUGHTON HEXKV I-]. Farmer. Sec. 22, P.O. Osco; was born in Ashtabula Co. Ohio. 
 April 15, 1S37; came to Osco Feb. 1S66; Rep; he has been Tax Collector of his town and is 
 now School Trustee; was a member of Co. C, 177th O. Vol. Inft. in the war for the preserva- 
 tion of the Union; married Philinda Richmond, ofWindsor, Ashtabula Co. Ohio, March 26, 
 1S61; he has two sons. Fitch J. born Feb. S, 1S62, and Henry L. May 12, 1869; he has 160 
 acres of land, worth $12,000. 
 
 STRIPLING CHARLIE, Sec. S, farmer; born Germany; 15 acres of land. 
 
 STUBBS CHARLES, Sec. 6, P.O. Morristown; carpenter; Rep. 
 
 STURR DORSEY J. lives with Geo. Leibee, Sec. 4, farmer; Dem; born Ohio. 
 
 STUTTERD J. W. Osco; druggist; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y. 
 
 SUTTON ANDREW J., P.O. Morristown; teacher; Rep; Bapt; born Pa. 
 
 SWANSON CHARLES, Sec. 2S, P.O. Osco; farmer, rents; born Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON GUST W. Sec. 32, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; born 111; 25 ac. land. 
 
 SWANSON NELS, Sec. 19, P.O. Osco; farmer: Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 135 acres. 
 
 SWANSON L. P. Sec. 20, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 ac. land. 
 
 'T^OMLINSON DAVID C. Sec. 20, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; born Mich. 
 -*• TOMLINSON DAVID S. Sec. n; farmer; Rep; born N.Y; 95 ac. land. 
 
 TOMLINSON WILLIAM II. Sec. 3; farmer, rents; Rep; born Mich. 
 
 TOPPER ERICK G. Sec. 31, P.O. Osco; farmer; Luth; born Sweden; So ac. land. 
 
 TOAVNSEN1) WILLIAM S. M.D. Osco; was born in Belmont Co. Ohio, May 31, 1846; 
 moved to Iowa in 1868; he was educated for his profession at Keokuk, and in the Medical 
 Department of the State University at Iowa City, where he graduated with honors at the 
 head ot his class; after practicing in Iowa he came to this county Dec. 30, 1S76; he is now 
 the practicing physician and surgeon at Osco; Rep. in pol. 
 
 TRUAX A. Morristown; machinist; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 
 
 TYSON HAGERMAN, Sec. 16, P.O. Osco; farmer; Dem; born Ohio; 212 acres. 
 
 » VALENTINE MARTIN V. Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Pa. 
 V VIBERG JOHN Jr. laborer; born Sweden. 
 YIP.ERG JOHN, Osco; mechanic; born in Sweden. 
 
 \ \ TAGLE JOHN, Sec. 2, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany; 160 ac. land. 
 * * WELTON JAMES M. Sec. 14; farmer; Rep; Epis; born 111. 
 
 WARD LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Cambridge; was born in Hasel, Sweden, May 13, 
 1824; came to this county in 1S50; Meth; Rep; married Christine E. Hellgrin, of Knox Co. 
 May 12, 1853. who was born in Sweden, Nov. 19, 1828; has six sons: Henry B., a student of 
 Hedding College, Abingdon, 111; Abraham L., Frank O., John E., Gilbert E., and Willie; 
 one daughter, Mary A.; has 80 acres of land, valued at $5,000. 
 
 WELTON L. C. Sec. 14; farmer; Rep. 
 
 WELTON MERRITT H. Sec. 23; farmer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 WEIDLEIN ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Morristown; was born in Pa. April 16, 
 1840; came to this county Oct. 1851, where he and Miss Sarah E. Conrad, of Henry Co., 
 formerly of Pa., were educated, whom he married April 3, 1864; they are Luth; he has 
 been Assistant Sabbath-school Superintendent; is Elder of the Church; Dem; been Road 
 Com; is School Director; has three sons: William E., Joseph C, Lewis A., and three daugh- 
 ters: Mary L., Ellennora E., and Margaret J.; he owns 345 acres of land, value $20,000. 
 
 WEIDLEIN .JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Morristown; was born in Shellsburg, Bed- 
 ford Co. Pa. Feb. 17, 1850; came with his parents to this township, Tin Rock Island, in 1851; 
 lived about seven years here, then moved to Edford Township, where he was educated in 
 the public school; returne\l to Osco in the Spring of 1S71, farmed two years, then engaged 
 in the hardware business in Orion for sixteen months; returned to his farm where he now 
 resides, in Dec. 1875; on Oct. 15, 1876, he married Miss Jennie L. Bjerrum; she was born 
 in Davenport, Iowa, Nov. 21, 1857; moved with her parents to Osco, where she was brought 
 up and educated; he has 212 acres of land, worth $r4,ooo. 
 
478 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 WESTERLUND ERIC, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Osco; was born in Sweden, Jan. 16, 
 1836; he came to this county in 1850; married Christine Anderson, Feb. 7, 1858, who was 
 born in Sweden, Jan. 30, 1843, and came to this county in 1849; Luth; been Church Trustee 
 nine years; Rep; been Road Com. and School Director; has two sons and four daughters; 
 he takes special interest in raising good stock, particularly hogs, which are placed up n the 
 market at the age of fifteen months, averaging 400 pounds each; he owns 120 acres of land, 
 worth $8,400. 
 WHIPPLE EDWIN R. Sec. 25; farmer; born 111. 
 
 WHITELINE JOHN J. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Morristown; Dem; he was born in 
 Napier, Bedford Co. Pa. on March 4, 1S37, where he was brought up on a farm and educated 
 in the public schools; he came to Henry Co. in April, 1859; on Feb. 28, 1865, he married 
 Miss Christina Rapp, of Whiteside Co. 111., where she was born, Jan. 15, 1844, brought up 
 on a farm near Springhill, .and educated in the district schools; she can read German and 
 English; her parents Christina and Phillip Rapp, now reside in Geneseo; Mr. Whiteline has 
 one son, William F., born Feb. 1, 1868, and three daughters: Hattie M., May 9, 1866; Rosa 
 S., Oct. 1, 1869; and Flora B., Nov. 18, 1871; They are Luth. in Religion; he is Deacon of 
 his Church; has 178 acres of land, worth $13,000. 
 WICKLUND ERIC, Sec. 27; P.O. Osco; born in Undersvik, brought up and educated 
 in Ovanaker, Sweden; came to this county in 1868; Rep; Luth: married Mary Norlund. 
 May 13, 1875, who was born in Bargsjo, Sweden, June 24, 1S52; they have one daughter, 
 Hilda T., aged eleven months; he has property valued at $800. 
 WIESE JOHN, Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; 16S ac. land. 
 WILDEMUTH JACOB, Sec. 11; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Ind. 
 WILDEMUTH PETER, Farmer; Rep; Luth; born France; 240 ac. land. 
 WILDEMUTH PHILLIP, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany. 
 WILKEY DAVID, Sec. 32; P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland. 
 WILKEY TAMES, Sec. 32; P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland. 
 WILLIAMSON HIRAM F. Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Osco; was born in Indiana Co 
 Pa. July 13, 1833, where he was educated, and was engaged mostly in the lumber business; 
 came to this county in the Fall of 1856; married Hanna P. Denton, Nov. 1, i860, who at 
 an early age moved with her parents from her native state, N. Y., to Winnebago Co., 
 thence to this county, where she was educated at the schools at Geneseo; he has two sons: 
 Jacob D., born Nov. 12, 1861; and George M., April 16, 1868; his wife having been removed 
 by death, April 24, 1868, he subsequently married Melissa A. Denton, Oct. 24, 1869; she is 
 the daughter of Ambrose Denton, a well known surveyor, formerly of this county; she was 
 born in Winnebago Co. Oct. 11, 1845; came here with her parents in 1852, was educated in 
 our public schools and a select school at Orion; he enlisted for three years Aug, 9, 1862, in 
 Co. C, 112 111. V. I.; was in the E. Tenn. Raid; was detailed with the ammunition train for 
 seven months; returned to his regiment; was engaged in several skirmishes and battles in E. 
 Tenn.; was also in the Georgia campaign, and wounded at the battle of Resaca; Meth; was 
 Sabbath-school Superintendent; Rep; School Director two years. 
 WILLIAMS P. Sec. 3; coal-miner; rents; Dem; born Eng. 
 WILSON MAGGIE H. Morristown; widow; dressmaker; born Norway. 
 WOODWARD F. H. Sec. 21; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; born Ohio. 
 WOODWARD HIRAM, Sec. 21; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Pres; born Vt. 
 WOODWARD LUMAN, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Osco; born in Licking Co. Ohio, 
 Feb. 4, 1831, where he and Miss Laura Woodworth were educated, whom he married Aug. 
 15, 1S52; came to this county April 1855; Rep; been School Director a number of years; 
 Road Commissioner five years; Treasurer of the Board four years; he is grandson of Asa 
 Woodward, a Revolutionary Pensioner, who was with Washington at Valley Forge, and one 
 of eighty men with Fthan Allen at the celebrated surrender of Ticonderoga, demanded in 
 the name of the Great Jehovah and the Continental Congress; has two daughters: Almena, 
 and Alice; he has 140 acres of land, valued at $10,500. 
 WOODWORTH G. P., P.O., Osco; Rep; bom Ohio. 
 
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 ACER WILLIAM, Sec. 21; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Ger; 100 acres land. 
 
 YAGER FRED. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Osco; was born in Voldeck, Ger. July 4, 1850; 
 came to Edford, Henry Co. Oct. 1858; remained there until the Spring of 1865, then moved 
 on to section 21, Osco; moved on to the farm'where he now resides, in March; 1S75; he was 
 seven weeks crossing the ocean to N. Y.. and live days coming from there to Geneseo; he 
 is independent in politics and religion; his father, William, born in Ger. Dec. 10, 1S0S, and 
 mother, Christiana, born in Ger. March 25, 1S12, reside on their farm of 100 acres, Sec. 21; 
 he has one sister, Caroline Stencel, who, with her husband, resides with him at present; he 
 owns 207 acres of land, worth $13,500. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: WETHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP. 479 
 
 Business Directory. 
 osco. 
 
 Emmert Philip, Grain Dealer. 
 
 Townsend Wm. S. M. D. Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 WETHEKSFIELD TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A BBOTT CHARLES F., P.O. Wethersfield; lives with his father; Dem. Ind; born 111. 
 ^*- ABBOTT JOSEPH H., P.O. Wethersfield; Lib; Meth. Epis; from England. 
 AMES HENRY P.. Blacksmith; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 
 
 ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 31, P.O. Galva; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Sweden; four children. 
 ARMSTRONG H. B. Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 57^ acres. 
 ARMSTRONG JOHN, Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Pres; born Scotland. 
 ATHERTON J. N. Sec. 18; P.O. Wethersfield; farms on A. Atherton's place. 
 ATHERTON JASPER N. Sec. iS; P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Dem. Ind; born 111. 
 ATHERTON MILTON, P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Dem. Ind; from Ohio. 
 ATKINSON JAMES, P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; renter; Rep; Pres; from Penn. 
 ATKINSON WM. P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Ireland; val. prop. $1500. 
 
 T3AKER BENJAMIN, P.O. Wethersfield; Dem; Meth. Epis; from Ohio. 
 
 -^ BALDWIN DANIEL, P.O. Kewanee; farms Wm. Baldwin's farm; Rep; Bapt. 
 
 BALDWIN WALTER V. P.O. Kewanee; lives with Wm. Baldwin; Rep; from N.Y. 
 
 BALDWIN WM. Sec. S; P.O. Kewanee; from N.Y; 215 acres, val. $20,000. 
 
 BENNETT SIMON, P.O. Wethersfield; Lib; Bapt; from Penn; came to this county 1855. 
 
 BEVAN E. T. Sec. 7; P.O. Kewanee; Dem; born Pa; So acres, val. $7,000. 
 
 BICKFORD ISAAC, P.O. Kewanee; Retired Farmer; was born in Washington Co., Ohio, 
 June 71I1, 1800; Dem; came to this county 1856; Meth. Epis; owns 96 acres land in Henry 
 county, and 140 in Iowa, val. $12,000; married Lucy Ellewood Feb. 10, 1822; she was born 
 Sept. 13, 1800; had 6 children, three lived and three deceased; the names of the living are 
 Sarah, born Sept. 15, 1S55 ; Eli, born Sept. 3, 1830; Jeremiah, born Nov. 19, 1834. The 
 names of the deceased are John, born 1823, died Oct. 20, 1S23; Daniel, born Oct. 15, 1826, 
 died Sept. 15, 1S27; Arthur, born Dec. 26, 1836, died Oct. I, 1842. Mr. and Mrs. Bickford 
 have been living together 55 years. 
 
 BICKFORD JERRY, Sec. 8; P.O. Wethersfield; Dem; 1C0 acres, val. $10,000. 
 
 BLISH JOHN G. P.O. Wethersfield; miller; Dem; Meth. Epis; born III. 
 
 BLISH MATTHEW B. Sec. 9; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Ind; born 1848; have 2 children. 
 
 BLISH SYLVESTER COL. Deceased, was the son of Dea. Thomas P.lish, and was 
 born Dec. 31st, 1790, in the town of Glastenbury, State of Connecticut; was married to 
 Rhoda Cheney, Jan. 1, 1S11. From private in the Connecticut State Militia, he attained the 
 respective positions of Lieut., Capt., .Major, Lieut. Colonel and Colonel, positions secured 
 through merit, military pursuits being naturally congenial to him. He was a member of the 
 Connecticut Legislature in 1833, always being a man of prominence in politics and matters 
 pertaining to the general interests of the people. In the Winter of 1S36 he was appointed- 
 one of the purchasing committee for the Wethersfield colony, came to Illinois as one of the 
 committee, and purchased the land in Henry county, and returned home in August of that 
 year. In the month of June 1S37, he started with his family in wagons for Henry county, 
 111., and arrived there about the first of August, and settled on the N. W. }+ of section four 
 (4), in Wethersfield township, Henry county, 111., where he opened a farm ami resided until 
 his death Oct. 8, 1855. He was appointed postmaster at Wethersfield, 111., in 1S3S, which 
 office he held until 1S49, i [ being the first and only post-office opened m this part of Henry 
 county up to that time. He was a prominent man in the early history of Henry county, and 
 his house was the general stopping place in that vicinity for many years. He was also one 
 of the original proprietors of the town of Kewanee, and the first postmaster in the town, 
 which office he held until his death. His body was the second interment made in the Ke- 
 wanee cemetery, which grounds he gave to the town of Kewanee for burial purposes. 
 
480 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 BLISH WILLIAM H. Farmer; P.O. Wethersfield; was born in Glastenbury, Conn., 
 
 May 25, 1812; came to this county July 1837; Dem. Ind; married Eliza Hollister, Jan. 25, 
 1836, she died Nov. 19, 1858; second wife was Hannah Gage, married April 17, i860; she 
 was born in Herkimer county, N. V., Sept. 27, 1833; had eight children by fijrst marriage, four 
 deceased; the living are Charles S., born Dec. 5, 1S36; John G., born June 23. 1S40; Rhoda 
 C, born June 10, 1850; Addie E., born June 14, 1S55; nas three children by last wife; Mag- 
 gie G. born April 1, 1861; William H , Jan, 14, 1S63; Hannah E., born Nov. 15, 1871; Mr. 
 B. is School Treasurer of Wethersfield township, and Justice of the Peace; was County As- 
 sessor and County Treasurer before township organization. 
 
 BLISS JULIUS, P.O. Wethersfield; carpenter; Dem; P.apt; from Mass. 
 
 BLOOM WILLIAM, P.O. Wethersfield; German Church; from Germany to county in 1S73. 
 
 BONAR JAMES O. P.O. Wethersfield; works for C. C. Blish; Dem; Cong; born Ohio. 
 
 BOYD JOHN, Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Christian; born in Pa; six children. 
 
 BOYD JOHN J. Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; farmer and stock raiser; born N.J. Jan. 28, 
 1826; came to county 1S68; Rep; 80 acres; has held the office of roadmaster; wife was Effie 
 Poysher, born N.Y. 1820; married 1853. 
 
 BRINCKLEY JAMES, Sec. 17; P.O. Kewanee; rents II. Shanahan's farm; Dem. 
 
 BROOKS JOHN, Wethersfield; retired farmer; Rep; from N. II. 
 
 BROWN GARRET, Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Bapt; from Pa; 128 acres, value $10,000. 
 
 BROWN OLIVER W. Retired Farmer; P.O. Kewanee; born in North Coventry, Conn., 
 . June 20, 1820; came to the state in 1S38, and to the county in 1839; Rep; Meth; married 
 Elizabeth M. Kent, daughter of Ebenezer Kent, Sept. 6, 1846; she was born in Castile, N.Y., 
 July 31, 1S30; has eight children living, Clark K, Emily M., George O., Frank G., Eben.K, 
 Milton H., Cyrus A., Mary O.; 'lost one boy and one girl; has been Assessor several years; 
 was the first pall bearer in the Tp., and heard the first Methodist sermon preached here. 
 
 BROWN SAMUEL, Night Watch at C. B. & Q. R. R., Kewanee; P.O. Wethersfield; 
 born in Donegal Co. Ireland, Dec. 24, 1833; came to this county in 1861; Rep; Pres; 10 acres, 
 val. $1,500; married Christian McAdoo June II, 1854; she was born March 2S, 1831, in Ire- 
 land; had six children, five living and one deceased, the names of the living are: Mary M., 
 born April 30, 1855; Martha 1!., born May 7, 1857; Robert, born Oct. 27, 1859; Samuel B., 
 born March 20, 1861; Jennie M., born Jan. 1864; Emma E., born Jan. 30, 1S70. 
 
 BRYAN A. T., P.O. Kewanee; blacksmith; Rep; born Ohio. 
 
 BRYAN R. T. Sec. 18; P.O. Galva; renter; A. Hofmoor's farm; Dem. 
 
 BUCHANAN MURDOALEX; Rep; Ind; born in 111. 
 
 BUMP JAMES L., P.O. Wethersfield; Dem; Ind; born Wis. 
 
 BUMP WILLIAM, P.O. Wethersfield; Rep; Cong; born 111. 
 
 BURCOMBE GEORGE, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; tenant farmer; born in England; two children. 
 
 CAIRNS LEE, Sec. 6; P.O. Kewanee; works for*H. G. Carson; four children. 
 CAMERON JOHN, renter; Rep; Pres. 
 
 CARLSON FRANK, Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; works for Samuel Dickson; Dem; bora in Sweden. 
 
 CARSON HUGH G. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Kewanee; born in Salt Creek Tp., Wayne Co. 
 Ohio, May 22; 1823; came to this county Nov. 3, 1836; Rep; Prol; owns 260 acres in Sec. 6, 
 and 27^ acres in Kewanee Tp., valued at $20,000; married Emily A. Doty Dec. 14, 1843; 
 she was born in Holmes Co. O., Nov. 26, 1826; they have seven children, Mary E., John H., 
 Sarah S. (now Mrs. Wm. T. Orr), Florence (now Mrs. S. R. Parker), Rosa V., Franklin R. 
 and Ida N. 
 
 CAVENAUGH JAMES, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Cath; born 111; 160 acres. 
 
 CAVANAGH LAWRENCE, P.O. Saxon; lives with father; |Dem; Cath; born in 111. 
 
 CAVANAGH PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Saxon; born in Ireland in 1817; 
 came to Henry Co. in 1840; Dem; Cath; owns 200 acres land, val. $15,000; married Bridget 
 Hunt, of Ireland, in 1839; seven children, James, Lawrence, Thomas, Ann, Mary Jane, Ag- 
 nes and Bridget. 
 
 CHESLEY ALBERT S., P.O. Kewanee; farm laborer; Rep; Ind; came to county in 1876. 
 
 CLARK ELISHA, Sec. 18; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Meth; from Canada; 80 acres, val. $6,000. 
 
 COLE ASA, Farmer; P.O. Wethersfield; was bora in Washington County, Ohio, Nov. 16, 
 1822; came to this county Oct. 28, 1852; Dem; Ind; owns 120 acres land, val. $8,000; mar- 
 ried Margaret R. Chapman Oct. 19, 1843; she was born Oct. 9, 1825. in Pa.; have ten chil- 
 dren living and one deceased; their names: Virginia was born l ? eb. 8, 1846; Indiana was 
 born Oct. 19, 1847; Sarah was born April 19, 1850; Asa D., born Feb. 24, 1S52; Martha E., 
 born Sept. 23, 1854; Austin, born March 29, 1858; Fannie R., born July 18, i860; Warren 
 W., born Oct. 6, 1862; Allie R., born Sept. 11, 1865; Romenta, born March 17, 1870. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: WETHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP. 481 
 
 COLE JOSHUA, Sec. n; farmer; Rep; Ind; owns 160 acres. 
 
 COOK ISAIAH, Sec. 36, P.O. Saxon; Rep. 
 
 CRAIG GEORGE H. Sec. 29; P.O. Galva; lives with his father; Rep; horn in Elmira, 111. 
 
 CRAIG ROBERT H. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Galva; born in Topsham, Orange Co. Vt.. 
 Jan. 1 1827; came to this state in 1850; came to this county in 1871; Rep; Ind; owns 320 
 acres of land, valued at $20,000; married Mary Fellows March 23, 184S; she was born in 
 Topsham, Vt., June 27, 1827; they have seven children living, George H., born April 14, 
 1852; Frank IF, born April 10, 1859; Melvin S., born Feb. 28, 1862; Dudley, born May 10, 
 1S64; Burton, born Feb. 23, 1867; Fred, born July 23. 1869, and Elmer, born Sept. 23, 1871; 
 lost three children, Ellen J , born May 4, 1S49, died July 14, 1S60; James R., born July 19, 
 1S54. died July 19, 1S60; and John, bom Sept. 14, 1S56, died Sept. 6, i860. Mr. Craig is 
 Township Road Commissioner, also School Director; lie lived in Elmira Township, Stark 
 Co. from 1850 to 1871. 
 
 CRIMAMS PATRICK, Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; 80 acres. 
 
 CROW JOHN, Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in England; So acres, $5,000. 
 
 T~\ACK THOMAS, See. 26; farmer; Rep; Ind; born in 111. 
 
 *~J DARBY JAMES; P.O. Kewanee; lives with Alexander Rule; Rep. 
 
 1 >AVIS L FRANK, Sec. 31; P.O. Lafayette; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Mass; two children. 
 
 DAY GEORGF, Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; Ind; born in Ohio, 1S1S; 240 acres. 
 
 DAY LOSSON L. Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; lives with his father; Ind; born in this Tp. 
 
 DECKER CIIAS. E. Sec. 15; P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y. 
 
 DICKINSON , Wethersfield; teacher; Rep; Cong; born 111. 
 
 DICKINSON HARVEY S. Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; born in Portage Co. Ohio, 
 Aug. 5, 1S20; came to this county in 1S55; Rep; Meth; 54 acres, val. $5,500; married Jane 
 A. Baker Sept. 14, 1S57; she was born Sept. 25, 1831; in Washington Co. Ohio; have four 
 children, Ida E., bom 1859; fno. M., fan, 3, 1861; Chas. T., Oct. 29, 1862; Julia A., Dec. 
 23, 1866, 
 
 DICKINSON HENRY, Sec. 3; P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 
 
 DICKINSON JESSE, P.O. Wethersfield; retired farmer; Lib; Cong; from Mass. 
 
 DICKINSON RICHARD, Sec. 3; P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 
 
 DICKSON SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; born in Knox Co. O., June 29, 1S34; 
 came to this county Aug. 1S54; Dem; Ind: owns 210 acres of land, valued at $12,600; mar- 
 ried Ann E. Prather Dec. 1857; she was born in Knox Co. O.; they have three children liv- 
 ing, El wood, Minnie, born March 8, 1869; and States, born Nov. 8, 1S70; lost one son. 
 Pitt. 
 
 DODD NATHAN M., works for Alexander Murchison; Rep; born in Tenn. 
 
 DUDLEY S. ARTHUR, Sec. 19; P.O. Galva; works for G. S. Morton; Rep; born in Conn, 
 
 DUNBAR ALBERTUS. Sec. 30; P.< >. Galva; tenant farmer; Rep; born in this Tp. 
 
 DUNBAR ORSON, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; lives with his father; Rep; born 111. 
 
 DUNBAR WASHINGTON, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; born in Kentucky, Sept. 2t, 
 1S22; came to this state about 1S35; came to this county in 1853; Rep; Ind; owns 320 acres 
 of land, valued at $22,400; married Anna Lee Dec. 24, 1846; she was born in Johnsburg, 
 \'.Y., June 10, 1S25: they have six children living, Orson, born Nov. 27, 1851; Adelia and 
 Alhertus, born Nov. 24, 1854; Charles, born Aug. 25, 1856; Effie L., born Aug. 14, iS6i,and 
 Mary M., born Dec. 28, 1867; lost three sons, Oscar, died Aug. 14, 1848; Orvil, died Aug. 3, 
 iS5r, and Burwil, died May 5, 1864. 
 
 DUSTIN 31. Farmer; P.O. Wethersfield; born in Orleans Co. Vt., Dec. 17, 1820; came to 
 state and Logan Co. in 1855; to this county in 1S67; Rep; Free-will Bapt; val. prop. $500; 
 married Clarissa M. Green on April 13, 1844; she was born May 23, 1824; had four children, 
 all sons, Austin M., born Oct. 17, 1S45; Harrison A., Aug. 24, 1847; Wm. L., May I, 1850, 
 and Geo. E., Dec. 8, 1857; Mary A., adopted daughter, born Aug. 25, 1S72. 
 
 "P LLENWOOD JOHN, Sec. iS; P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from Ohio; 77 acres, val. $5,000. 
 "^ ERICKSON JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden. 
 ERICKSON PETER, Sec. 33; P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden; 160 ac. 
 ESPFY WALKER, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; farmer; born in Sweden; So acres; three children. 
 
 "PERRISS EGBERT, Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Prot; born in N.Y; 160 acres. 
 FULLER BAXTER, Sec. 35; P.O. Saxon; Rep; Cong; born 111; 129 acres, $7, 500. 
 
482 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 FULLER G. W. Sec. 35; P.O. Saxon; Rep; born in 111. 
 
 FULLER J. Sec. 35; P.O. Saxon; Rep; Cong; born 111; 145 acres, val. $10,150. 
 
 f* ARY ISAAC, Sec. 17; P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Pa; 160 acres, val. $14,000. 
 
 GLYDE FRED. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Cong; from England; 320 acres. 
 OOOO ALBION, Farmer; P.O. Wethersfield; born in Lancaster Co. Pa., July 27, 1S28; 
 
 came to county May, 1S51; Rep; Lib; val. prop. $Soo; married Elizabeth Test Oct. II, i860; 
 
 she was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 28, i84i;have six children, all living, Clara A., born 
 
 Nov. 4, 1861; Jno. T., born Feb. 4, 1864; Sarah E., Aug. 21, 1S66; Bertha, March I, 1869; 
 
 Jennie, April 12, 1872; Ralph, Nov. 4, 1874; served three months in the 124th I.V.I., Co. A. 
 GOOD SAMUEL W. Sec. 1, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ohio; 86 ac. $6,450. 
 GREEN C. K. Sec. 26, P.O. Saxon; farmer; Ind; Meth; born N.Y; So acres. 
 GREEN WM. H., P.O. Kewanee; sewing machine agt; Rep; Bapt; from Pa; seven children. 
 GRIFFITH JASPER, P.O. Wethersfield; laborer; Rep; Lib; from Wis; came to Co. 1S72. 
 GUEST WM. Wethersfield; wheelwright; Dem; from Canada. 
 
 TJACHTEL GEO. M., P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 160 acres. 
 
 HANEY JAS. Sec. 34, P.O. Saxon; farmer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; 34 acres. 
 
 HARTGOI CHAS., P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; wife, one child. 
 
 HAXTUN W. E. Wethersfield; manager Steam Heater Co., Kewanee; Rep; Pres; from N.Y. 
 
 HEANY THOS. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; rents of M. Johnston; Dem; born 111. 
 
 HELLEAN JOHN, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; born 111. 
 
 HILL WM. Wethersfield; lab; Dem; N.Y. city. 
 
 HITCHCOCK G. D. Sec. 23; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in N.Y. 
 
 HOPPOCK JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, Rep; Ind; from N.J. 
 
 HOPPOCK JOHN, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Meth. Epis; born N.J. 1833; 114 acres, $S,ooo. 
 
 HOPPOCK LEWIS, Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born N.J. 1836. 
 
 HOPPOCK SAML. Sec. 23; farmer; Rep; Ind; So acres. 
 
 HOPPOCK SARAH M. Sec. 24, P.O. Saxon; 80 acres, val. $5,000. 
 
 HOPPOCIv WESLEY, Sec. 24, P.O. Saxon; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.J. 
 
 HURD LEWIS, M.D., T.O. Wethersfield; Physician; was born in Hamilton, Madison 
 Co. N.Y., Aug. 19, 1811; came to this county in Oct., 1S36; Rep; Cong; owns 85 acres of 
 land. val. $7,000; married Caroline W. Little, on Aug. 22, 1S37; she was born in Hollis, N. 
 H., Sept. 15, 1821; had seven children, all deceased, Anna C, born Aug. 13, 1838; Lewis 
 G., born Oct. 3, 1840; Julius A., born July 6, 1842; Eliza O., born July IS, 1849; William 
 L.. born April 17, 1S52; Edwin II. N., born July 1, 1854. Mr. and Mrs. Hurd were the first 
 couple married in Henry Co. by the Rev. I. Pillsbury, of Andover. Anna C. Hurd was the 
 third child born in Wethersfield. 
 
 JACKSON I. V. Sec. 34, P.O. Saxon; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Pa; owns 75 acres. 
 JERMAX WM., P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111. 
 
 JEWELL WILLIAM C. Retired Farmer; P.O. Wethersfield; born in Allegheny Co. 
 Pa. June 8, 1812; came to this county, Dec. 24, 1S55; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 5 acres of 
 land, val. $1,600; married Hannah Rudolph, Aug. 15, 183S; died July 4, 1S41; she was 
 born in iSi3;had two children, one boy and one girl; the son died in the army, 111. Vol.; James 
 L. Jewell, born Oct. 3, 1839; Hannah J., born March 24, 1S41; second marriage was Mar- 
 garet Clemens, married March 10. 1S42; she was born Aug. 2, 1813; hail four children by 
 last wife, three living and one dead ; the names of the living are : E. A. , born Feb. 22, 1S44; 
 ( . M.,born Sept. 26, 1S45; Susannah, born Aug. 19, 1S4S. 
 
 JOHNSON JOHN P. Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; rents of J. Peterson; Rep; Luth; Swede. 
 
 JOHNSON OLOF, Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; born in Sweden, in 1S36; came to 
 Henry Co. in 1864; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 80 acres of land, val. $5,000; married Margaret 
 Chisholm, of Scotland, in 1S69; three children, John Alford, Simon Donald and Elizabeth. 
 
 JOHNSTON ALEXANDER, Sec. 27, P.O. Saxon: farmer; Rep; born Ireland; 200 acres. 
 
 JOHNSTON JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Wethersfield; born in N.Y. State in 1833; 
 
 Dem; owns 160 acres of land, val. $S,ooo. 
 JOHNSTON JOHN, Sec. 34, P.O. Saxon; farmer; Rep; born Ireland; 100 acres, val. $5,000. 
 
 T7' AY GEO., P.O. Saxon; farmer; Dem; born 111. 
 
 KAY JAS. Sr., Sec. 35, P.O. Saxon; Dem; born Eng; 80 acres, val. $4,000. 
 
JOH N F WlLLARD 
 
 (deceased) 
 an early settler of wethersfield 
 
HENRY COUNTY: WETHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP. t85 
 
 KEIM 3IOSIW, Farmer and Slock Raiser; Sec. 23, P.O. Kewanee; born in Pa. in 1831; 
 
 came to Henry Co. in 1861; Dein; owns 84 acres land, val. $6,000; married Alwilda C. Fos- 
 ter, of Ta., in 1862; four children. Emma P., Flora I,., Freddie L. and Forest C. 
 
 KELLOGG ALBERT B. Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Kewanee; was born in Sheffield, Mass. 
 
 Oct. 2S, 1799; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; Cong; 160 acres, val. $12,000; married Rhoda 
 Lawrence, Nov. 22, 1S20; died Sept . S, 1843; second marriage, Harriet E. Vanveleck, Dec. 
 31, 1844; was married in White Pigeon, St. Joseph Co., Mich ; had six children by first 
 marriage : Emma E. was horn Dec. 3, 1821; Ann, born July 25, 1823; Ruth J., horn July 5, 
 1826; Ellen C, born June 13, 1830; Hosmer D., horn Nov. 30, 1832; Ansnn P., born June 
 23, 1836; name of second wife's children are : Henry L.. born Nov. 7, 184;; < has. A., April 
 14, 1848; George, Nov. 13, 1850; Cynthia M.. June 22, 1853. 
 
 KFLSEY J. Sec. 29, P.O. Galva; farmer; born Sweden; owns 160 acres. 
 
 KIRK HUGH C. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from Ohio; 160 acres. 
 
 T EGGETT JOHN Jr., Wethersfield; shoemaker; Dem; from Pa. 
 
 ■^ LEGGETT JOHN, Wethersfield; retired; Dem; from Ireland. 
 
 LESTER ANNA Mrs. P.O. Wethersfield; from Towa; Freewill P.apt; came to this Co. 1873. 
 
 LESTER EMILY' A. Mrs. Widow of Charles Lester, P.O. Wethersfield; born in Rex- 
 ford Flats, N.Y. June 28, 1836; married and came to this county in 1S60; Meth; Champlin, 
 father of Charles Lester, was one of Wethersfield's colonists, ami is now living in Conn, at 
 the advanced age of ninety-two; Mr. Charles Lester, born in Lyme, Conn. June 29, 1S15; 
 married Julia Ann Snyder, 1839; he had seven children by this marriage, ihree deceased, and 
 the living are Champlin M , residence, Sciota, Iowa; Sarah P.. Wethersfield; Parker J., 
 Sciota, Iowa; Phebe A., Virginia City, Nevada; by second marriage, one — deceased — Clara 
 L., was born March 2, 186S; Mr. Lester died Feb. 14, 1S76. 
 
 LITTLE ABXER BAILEY, (deceased), whose portrait appears in another part of this 
 work, was born in Salem, N. II. Feb. I, 1774; he removed to Wethersfield, Henry Co. 111. in 
 1836; he spaded the first ground broken in the Tp. for garden seeds; he was Moderator at 
 the first Tow 11 Meeting, and cast the first vote in Wethersfield Tp; married Nancy Tenney 
 of Mollis, N. H. Jan. 20, 1S02; Mr. Little died Sept. 1S63, in the 90th year of his age, leav- 
 ing children, viz.; Mary P., Catharine M., Elizabeth B„ Caleb J., Henry G., Ruth C, Laura 
 A., Caroline W., Rodney A. and Sarah F. 
 
 LITTLE II. A. Sec. 9, P.( ». Kewanee; born in Hollis, N. II. Sept. 16, 1S26; came to this 
 county in March, 1837; Rep; Pies; owns 177 'acres land, value $3,500; married Lavintia 
 Irwin, April 8, 1S52; she was born May 6, 1834, in Delaware Co. N.Y.; had ten children, 
 two deceased and eight living, their names are Ralph I. born Jan. 2S, 1853, Walter, born 
 Oct. 8, 1S54, Frank E. born Aug. II, 1S56, Clarence F born April 8, 185S, L. H. born Feb. 
 6, 1862, Mary A. bom Sept. 10, 1S65, Nancy E. born Feb. 3, 1871, Roy A. born Oct. 2, 1874; 
 the first farm taken of the Wethersfield purchase, now owned by R. A. Little, is the west 
 half of the northeast quarter of section 9, range 14 north, and 5 east; Mr. R. A. Little has 
 been Teacher of Glee and Sacred Music and Leader of Choir la part of the time) about 
 thirty years. 
 
 LITTLE RALPH I., P.O. Kewanee; lives with his father; Rep; Pies; born 111. 
 
 LITTLE WALTER A., P.O. Kewanee; farmer; lives with his father; Rep; Pres. 
 
 AT cC LURE DANIEL, Wethersfield; retired farmer; Dem; born Ireland. 
 
 -^ McCLURE THOS. Sec. 14, P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Rep; Ind, born in III. 
 
 McCLURE WILLIAM P. Wethersfield; works father's farm; Dem, born 111. 
 
 McCOY ROBT. Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; renter on Jerry Bickford farm; from Pa. 
 
 McDONALD WILLIAM, Wethersfield; painter; Dem; born Ohio. 
 
 MCKINLEY WILLIAM, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Lib; from Ohio; has six children. 
 
 McLENAN M. F. Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, rents of L. Abbery; Dem; bom Scotland. 
 
 MATHEWS ANSON, P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Dem; from Pa; came to this Co. 1S55. 
 
 MAXFIELD J. W. Sec. 28, P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Rep; born 111; owns 80 ac. 
 
 M\VHEW JOSEPH A. Farmer. P.O. Wethersfield; was born in Jefferson Co. Ohio, 
 Nov. 24, 1821; came to this county Nov. 4, 1843; Dem; Ind; owns 50 acres land, value 
 $3,900; married Martha M. Baker, Sept. 14, I S 5 5 ; -he was born Dec. I, 1840; had eight 
 children, four living; their names are Garry S. born July I. 1856, Card, born May 25, 1858, 
 Jav, born March 12, 1861, Milley, born Aug. 9, 186S; Mr. Mayhew's parents removed from 
 Jefferson Co. Ohio, 1S22, to Washington Co. Ohio, Warren Tp. and lived there till they 
 came to this < !o. 
 
 MEIER HENRY, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Cath; from Germany; has three children. 
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486 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 MILLER M. A., P.O. Wethersfield; Rep; from N.Y.; has two children. 
 
 3IIXER CHARLES B. P.O. Wethersfield; born in Wethersfield. Conn. Aug. 8, 1813; 
 came to this county July 19, 1S37; Rep; Bapt; married Eliza M. White, Oct. io, 1834, in 
 Albany N. Y.; she was born May 4, 1818, died Sept. 6, 1841; second wife, Mary G. Smith, 
 of Lynn, Conn, married Feb. 1843, she was Born March 12, 1812, and died March 10, 1S44; 
 third marriage, Mary A. Taylor, March ir, 1845, she was born April ir, 1S22, in Tioga Co. 
 N.Y.; had two children by first wife, one son living. Dr. Selden Miner, of Wyoming, III; by 
 second wife one son, who was killed in the battle of Gettysburg, Pa. in the 70th N.Y. Vols; 
 children by third wife, E. L., S. J., J. M., J. S., Hattie L.; Mr. Miner has served several 
 terms as Justice of Peace; has held the office of Supervisor for nine years. 
 
 MINER S. J. Wethersfield; teacher; Rep; Bapt; from 111. 
 
 MOONEY THOS. Sec. 5, P.O. Kevvanee; farmer on E. Wolcott's farm; Dem. 
 
 MORTON GILBERT S. Sec. 19, P.O. Galva; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Mich; one child. 
 
 MORTON HARRY C. Sees. 19 and 30, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; born in Mich; 160 ac. 
 
 MOTLEY JOHN F., P.O. Kewanee; lives with his father; Rep; Epis; from England. 
 
 MOTLEY THOMAS S. W. Sec. 2, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Epis; from England. 
 
 MOTLEY WILLIAM C. lives on Sec. 2; farmer; Rep; Epis; from N.Y. 
 
 MOTT FRANK, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; works for E. Ferriss; Dem; Bapt; born in N.Y. 
 
 MOWITT WM. R.. P.O. Wethersfield; Rep; Cong; from England; came to this Co. 1863. 
 
 3IURCHISOX A. Farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Kewanee; born in Rosshire, Scotland, July 7, 
 1831; came to county 1S67; Rep; Bapt; 240 acres, value $18,000; married Margaret N. 
 Weede, July 3. 1866; emigrated from Rosshire, Scotland, in Summer of 1849, and settled in 
 Elmira, Stark Co. Ill; was Capt. Co. B, 19th Ills. V. I.; served three years from June 12, 
 1S61; two children. 
 
 3IURCHISON DONALD, Farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Kewanee; born in Scotland, Dec. 25, 
 1S38; came to this county in 1S51; Rep; Prot; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $11,200; 
 married May Campbell in Wethersfield, Feb. 2S, 1S71; she was born in Scotland in 1843; 
 they have two children, Catharine, born Oct. 15, 1873, Duncan Francis, born Feb. 12, 1875; 
 have lost one child, Harriett, who was born Dec. 10, 1S72, and died Jan. 15, 1874; Mr. M. 
 has been Pathmaster. 
 
 MURRAY JAMES, Sec. 31; P.O. Oaiva; farmer; Rep; Ind; born in England, 1838. 
 
 3Il T RCHISOX JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; born in Scot- 
 land, 1S32; came to Henry Co. in 1S51; Rep; owns 240 acres land, value $15,000. Married 
 Jamima Chisholm, of Scotland, in 1S5S; nine children : Elizabeth, Kate, Christy E. Mar- 
 garet A., Mary, Isabella J., Finlay, Donald, and Lewis H. 
 
 MURCHISON KENNETH, Sec. 19; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; Ind; born Scotland; 180 a- 
 
 MURCHISON RODRICK.Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Ind; born Scotland; 278 a. val. $20,000. 
 
 XT ANCE HIRAM, P.O. Kewanee; Physician; Dem; Cong. 
 
 NELSON NELSE, rents of J. Peterson; Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Ind. born Sweden. 
 NELSON SWAN, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 acres. 
 NELSON WILLIAM, rents C. C. Blish's farm; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 /^\LIVER WILLIAM, Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Pres; born Scotland; 550 acres. 
 ^^ OURS WILLIAM, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Ind; 160 acres, val. $12,000. 
 
 pETTEYS Mis. LUCINA, P.O. Wethersfield; M.E.; from N.Y.; came to Co. '61; val. $10,000. 
 PAGE J. II. Sec. S; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; born Illinois; 80 acres, val. $5,000. 
 
 PAGE HAZLETOX, Farmer and Stock Raiser; P.O. Wethersfield; was born in C.offs- 
 town, X. II. Sept. 24, 180S; came to this County, June 1837; Rep; Cong; owns 112 acres 
 land in Henry Co. 111., and 160 in Iowa, and 320 in Kansas. Married Mary Ann Cook, Nov. 
 13, 1S34; she died May 6, 1S50; had five children by first wife, two deceased, and three living 
 are Robert C. born Aug. II, 1835; Joseph H. born Sept. 24, 1S39; Ann J. born April 15, 
 1S45. Present wife was Mrs. Jenett Gutchess, married May 31, 1S52. She was born in 
 Conquest, Cayuga Co. N.Y. Nov. 19, 1S22; Mrs. Gutchess had one son, Jacob I. Gutchess; 
 he was born in Conquest, N.Y. 1S44. Mr. Page has served several years as School Director. 
 
 PALMER CI. N. Farmer; Wethersfield; was born in Lake County, Ohio, May 16, 182S; 
 came to this County in Oct. 1850; Rep; Cong; owns 83 acres land, value $7,000. Married 
 Hannah E. Livingston, July 3, 1850. She was born in Oswego, N.Y. July 25, 1831; had 
 nine children — seven living and two sons deceased — the names of the living are, Hortense 
 Elizabeth, Esther Miriam, Nellie Adaline, Ida Blanche, Charity Rose, Hattie Maud, and 
 Caroline Lulu. 
 
HENRY COUNTY : WETHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP. 487 
 
 PETERSON JOHN, Farmer; Wethersfield; born in Sweden, Sept. 13, 1821; came to the 
 U.S. in 1852, and to this county, i860; Rep; M. Epis; owns 177 acres land, val. $10,000. 
 Married Julia A. Hays, Oct. 25, 1854; she was born in Saratoga Co. N.Y. April 30, 1833; had 
 eight children — live living and three dead — the names of the living are Maggie T. born 
 May 13, 1S62; Hattie, born Sept. I, 1866; Mary, born March 16, 1869; Lizza, born Aug. 6, 
 1S71; Ida, born Nov. 25, 1S73. 
 
 PETERSON JOHN W. rents of Jonas, Sec. 32; P.O. Saxon; farmer; Rep; Meth; born 111; So a. 
 
 PETERSON JONAS, Sec. 36; P.O. Saxon; Rep; Meth; from Sweden; So acres, $4,500. 
 
 PETERSON JONAS, Sec. 27; P.O. Saxon; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden; 333 acres. 
 
 POTTER JOHN P. Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Kewanee; was born in Coshocton Co. Ohio, 
 March 26, 1S23; came to this county in 1S3S; Dem; Baptist; owns 155 acres of land, value 
 $10,000. Married Charity A. Young, March 27, 1S49; who was born at Young's Mills, 
 Knox Co. Ohio, Feb. 25, 1S29; had seven children — four living and three deceased — the 
 names are Alvina E. born Jan. S, 1S50; Rosalia E. born Jan. 21, 1S53; Bessie Y. born April 
 26, 1555; Noble E. born Nov. 2, 1859. 
 
 POTTER MALIXDA Mrs. widow of David H.; Farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Calva; bom in 
 Ohio, in 1822; came to Henry Co. in 1S50; Reg. Christian. Married Malinda Linzy, of 
 Ohio, in 184S, and died in 1869. Mrs. P. owns 104 acres land, value $7,750; has six children, 
 Andrew H., Cassimere S., Vanranciler, King David, Ingeber, and Celestia C. J. 
 
 POTTER MATHEW B. Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Kewanee, was born Coshocton Co. Ohio, 
 Dec. 16, 1821; came to this Co. Oct. 1835; Ind; Ind; owns 125 acres of land, value $10,000. 
 Married first wife, Abigail Young, Oct. 20, 1847; she was born in Knox Co. Ohio, April 14, 
 1S27; died Aug. 28, 1863; had by first marriage four children, three living, James, born 
 March 19, 1S47; Mathew H. born Dec 27, 1855; Carrie E. born 185S. Second marriage, 
 Elizabeth Shoup, June S, 1864; she was born Sept. 14, 1S39; had one son by last wife, David 
 L. born Dec. 27, 1S66. Mr. Potter was Sheriff of this County from 1S4S to 1S50, and from 
 1852 to 1S54. 
 
 POTTER MATHEW H. lives with his father; Kewanee; Ind; Ind; born in Henry Co. 111. 
 
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 ADFORD Mrs. LOUSIA A., P.O. Wethersfield; Episj'from Nova Scotia; three children. 
 RAY CHARLES, Teacher; Wethersfield; Rep; Cong; born N.Y. 
 RAY EDWARD J. Teacher; Wethersfield; Rep; Cong; born N.Y. 
 RAY JNO. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; born Ireland Dec. 182S; came 
 
 to Co. 1S59; R e P! Cong; owns 160 acres, value $12,000. Wife was Ellen Martin, born in 
 
 Ireland, married Feb, 14, 1S52. Mr. Ray has been member School Board for eight year-. 
 REED FRANK H. Farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Kewanee; born in Ontario Co.. N.Y. Jan. 31, 
 
 1847; came to this Co. 1870; Dem; Liberal; 108 x / z acres, value $10,000. Married Lydia L. 
 
 Little, Feb. 27, 1S73. She was born in Wethersfield, July 15, 1S49: had two children — one 
 
 living and one deceased — the one living is Frank M. born May 27, 1876; deceased, Willie L. 
 
 born Dec. 15, 1S74. 
 REQUA GEO. C, P.O. Wethersfield; carpenter; from N.Y.; came to Co. 1S69; val. prop. $1,000. 
 ROBB JOS. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; born in Ireland in 1S25; 
 
 came to Henry Co. in 1851; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $S,000. Married Martha 
 
 J. McLaughlin, of Illinois, in 1S53; seven children, Clara J., Mabel B., Rachel E.; Ethel 
 
 A., Mary L., Eva J., and Saml. Erven. 
 ROBISON JAS. C. Sec. 25; P.O. Saxun; Rep; Meth; from N. Y. State; 185 acres, val. $12,850. 
 ROBSON (HAS. G. Farmer and Postmaster; Sec. 35; P.O. Saxon; born in N.Y. lS3i_; 
 
 came to Co. 1854; Rep; owns 45 acres, val. $3,000. Married Esther M. Williamson, of N.Y. 
 
 Dec. 20, 1853; have seven children, Ann A., Frank P. I'.., Chas. E., Andrew W., W. Grant, 
 
 James Gordon, and L. Ray. 
 RULE ALEXANDER, Sec. 24, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Pres; born Scotland; 340 acres. 
 RUSSELL ARCHIBALD, Wethersfield; carpenter; Dem; born Pa. 
 RYAN DIX, Sec. 32, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; born N. Y; 240 acres, $14,400. 
 
 CADLER JAMES, Sec. 18, P.O. Galva; Rep; born England; 24oacres, $i6,Soo. 
 
 ^ SAMUELSON CHAS, A. P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 80 acres. 
 
 SARGENT JAMES, Sec. 30, P.O. Galva; tenant farmer; Rep; Meth; born Vt. 
 
 SCHANER JOHN, P.O.Saxon; farmer; Rep; Meth; born 111; 40 acres. 
 
 SCIIANFR PHILTP, Sec. 27, P.O. Saxon; farmer; Dem; born Pa; 2S0 acres. 
 
 SCHU3IMAN WILLIAM, P.O. Kewanee; from Germany; came to this county 1S66; 
 
 Liberal; German Lutheran; has three children; val. prop. $1,000. 
 SCOTT A. S. Wethersfield; merchant; Dem; Pres; born Ireland. 
 
488 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 SCOTT HENRY, Sec. 14, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Pres; born Scotland; 160 acres, $12,000. 
 
 SCOTT WALTER, Fanner, Sec 7, P.O. Kewanee; bom in N.Y. City, June 1, 1853; prop- 
 erty valued at Si. 200; married Emma I. Ewing, Feb. 15, 1S77; she was born in Clarke Co. 
 Iowa, Jan. 1, 18C0. 
 
 SULY WM. W. Sec 10. P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep. 
 
 SHANAHAN HENRY, Sec. 5. P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Pres; born Mel; 103 acres, $10,000. 
 
 SHANAHAN IAS. H. Sec. 9, P.O. Wethersfield; Rep; Cong; born Ohio; So acres, $8,000. 
 
 SHANER CHAS. Sec. 27, P.O. Saxon; farmer; Rep; born 111; 39 1 , acres. 
 
 SHANER W. Sec. 33, P.O. Saxon; farmer; rents; Rep; born 111. 
 
 SHANER W. M. Sec. 36, P.O.Saxon; Rep; Meth; 40 acres, $2,500. 
 
 SLATER W. A. J., P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Va. 
 
 SMITH ALBERT C. Sec. 1, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Vt; 160 acres. 
 
 SMITH F. F. P.O. Kewanee; retired farmer; Dem; Ind; 329 acres, $16,000. 
 
 SMITH JESSE, P.O. Wethersfield; Dem; Unit. Breth; farm val. $4,000. 
 
 SMITH JOHN S. P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Meth; from Vt. 133 acres, $12,000. 
 
 SMITH S. M. Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; Ind; Univ; 134 acres, $10,000. 
 
 SPEGAL EDWARD, Sec. 12; farmer; 160 acres, $1,200. 
 
 STEVENS IRA, Retired Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Wethersfield; born in N.Y. in 1793; came 
 to Henry Co. in 1S47; Rep; Pres; owns 42 acres land, val. $2,100; was Corpl. in the War 
 of 1812; married Mrs. Mary Ann Decker, of N. Y. in 1857, for second wife, with four chil- 
 dren, Win., Chas., Horace, Lorenzo; Mr. S. had five children, Wm., Ira, Charlotte, Adel- 
 aide, and Isabella. 
 
 STEWART S. P. Sec. 22, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; born 111; ido acres, $S.OOO. 
 
 STOWE ROBT. G., P.O. Kewanee; retired farmer; born 111; So acres. 
 
 SULTZER CHRISTIAN, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Luth; born III; 160 acres. 
 
 SULTZER C. F. Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; born 111; 160 acres, $12,000. 
 
 TAYLOR ]. IP, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Cong; from Pa; 240 acres, $18,000. 
 TAYLOR SIMON, Sec. 8, P.O. Wethersfield; Meth; from Pa; 76 acres, $5,500. 
 
 TEST DAVID, Farmer, P.O. Wethersfield; born in Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 20, 1805; came 
 to this county 1855; Ind; Quaker; owns 10 acres, val. $£,000; married Sarah A. Herritage, 
 April 22, 1S32; she was born Feb. 20, 1S66; had four children, three daughters and one son, 
 two decased; living are, Mrs. Anna Dickson, born April 17, 1837; Mrs. Elizabeth Good, 
 Nov. 28, 1S41; the names of the deceased are, Jno. H. died Sept. 9, 1863, at Yicksburg, Miss, 
 in 124th I. V. I. Co. A; Mary L. died Nov. 16, 1876, at Wethersfield. 
 THOMAS JAS. D., P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Lib; from Ya. 
 
 THOMPSON F. A. Mrs. P.O. Wethersfield; Rep; Pres; from Pa. 
 
 TILTON JAMES R. P.O. Kewanee; Dem; born Va; 102 acres. 
 
 TOWNSEXD AARON Gr. Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Galva; born in Perry Tp. Fayette Co. 
 Pa. Feb. 5, 1S45; came to this county in 1S70; Rep; Prot; owns S4 acres of land, valued at 
 $7,000; married Laura A. Hall, Oct. 21, 1869; she was born in Mansfield, Ohio, Oct. 25, 
 1848; they have two children living, Albert II. born March 22, 1S74. and Roy A. born Nov. 
 23, 1876; lost one infant daughter, died March 6, 1S73. 
 
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 'EBSTER E. S. Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; born 111; So acres, $5,000. 
 WEDGE LORIN, Sec. IS, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from Ohio; 80 acres, $6,500. 
 
 WEDOE ORANGE 1*. Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Galva; born in Belpre Tp. Washington 
 Co. Ohio, Dec. 31, 1S22; came to this county in 1854; Dem; Meth; owns 166 '< acres of 
 land, valued at $16,000; married Eli/a A. Null March 14, 1843; she was born in Marietta, 
 Ohio, July 2S, 1820; they have five children living: Dudley O., born Jan. I, 1845; Loring 
 B., March 7, 1847; Webster A., Sept. 5, 1849; Julia E. (now Mrs. J. II. Murray), Oct. 29, 
 1851, and Willie G., March 19, 1856; lost one daughter, Lucy M., born Dec. 7, 1853, died 
 Oct. 29, 1855; Mr. Wedge has been Tp. Supervisor, also Tp. Assessor, several years, and 
 School Director about fifteen years. 
 
 WEDGE WEBSTER A. Sec. 18; P.O. Galva; farmer; Ind; Ind; born Ohio; 80 acres; $5,000 
 
 WEDGE WM. G. P.O. Wethersfield; Dem; Ind* born 111; one child. 
 
 WEINMAN EDWARD, P.O. Wethersfield; Rep; Epis; from Pa; came to Co. 1856. 
 
 WEINMAN GEO. F. T.O. Wethersfield; Rep; Freewill Bapt; came to Co. 1856; from l'a. 
 
 WESTRUN JONAS, Sec. 7; P.O. Wethersfield; from Sweden; 160 acres; val. $9,000. 
 

 HENRY COUNTY: WETHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP. 489 
 
 WHITE AMOS, Wethersfield; fanner; Rep; born N.V. 
 
 WHITE J. B. Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Ind; owns 80 acres, value $2,200. 
 
 WILCOX E. S. Wethersfield; retired farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.V. 
 
 WILEY JAMES, Wethersfield; wheelwright; Rep; Cong; from Ireland. 
 
 WILEY JAMES Jr. Wethersfield; wheelwright; Rep; from Pa. 
 
 WILEY WM. J. Wethersfield; blacksmith; Rep; horn 111. 
 
 WILIiARD A. O. Son of J. F. Willard; Parmer and fruit Grower; P.O. Wethersfield; 
 born in Henry Co. 111. Feb. n, 1S50; Rep; Cong; owns 40 acres land, value $6,000; John 
 F. Willard, deceased, married Mary A. Wells, Feb. 17, 1S36; and died Sept. 23, 1874; Mrs. 
 Willard was born Nov. 16, 1812; had nine children, i\ve living, four deceased; the living are: 
 Mary G., born Feb. 19, 1837; William O.. horn Nov. 2, 1S40; Sarah A., Sept. 19, 1843; Al- 
 bert O., Feb. 11, 1S50; Ella, July 5. 1854. 
 
 "WILLARD JOHN F. Deceased; one of the pioneers of Henry Co; was a resident of 
 Wethersfield for 3S years; he was the eldest son of Wm. and Hannah Willard, of Wethers- 
 field, Conn, and was born in that place June 18, 1805; converted under the labors of the 
 Rev. Dr. Nettleton at the age of 14, he devoted several years of study with a view to the 
 ministry; this he was obliged to relinquish, too close application to his studies impairing his 
 health; Feb, 17, 1836 he married Mary A., daughter of Dea. Origen Wells, of Newington, 
 Conn., and in Oct. of the same year he came to the West, being one of the first three of the 
 "Old Wethersfield Colony," to make a home on this (then) desert prairie; during the month 
 of Nov. he cut the first set of cabin logs, solitary and alone, on the premises now occupied 
 by Mr. C. C. Blish; this, as far as the colony was concerned, was the first work done; two 
 others of the colonists soon joined him, and these three spent a long and dreary winter in 
 their cabin, making preparations for the coming season. There are few who have experi- 
 enced more of the vicissitudes and hardships of pioneer life than did Mr. Willard during a 
 number of years following. Possessed of great energy and perseverance, and having the wel- 
 fare of the colony at heart, he was one of the leading spirits among them, and did much to 
 make its establishment a success. In September of the next year Mr. Willard and some oth- 
 ers of the colonists were gladdened by the arrival of their families from the East. He soon 
 after selected as his future home the place occupied by him during his life. In 1S46 he 
 established there what was known as the " Henry County Nurseries," and devoted himself to 
 the cultivation of the useful and beautiful trees, plants and llowers with which this section is 
 now so abundantly supplied; and during his later life one of his greatest pleasures was in the 
 fact that his hand had done so much in making this dreary wilderness " bud and blossom as 
 the rose." During his early pioneer life he devoted much of his time to the establishment of 
 religious services in the colony, and by a long life devoted to that work, he aided much in 
 the development of that moral and religious sentiment which has at this day so amply pro- 
 vided for the educational wants, and still more abundantly supplied with religious organiza- 
 tions the wants of all. In politics he was a Republican from the earliest formation of that 
 party. A member, and Deacon for many years, of the old Wethersfield Church, by his ener- 
 gy and wise counsel he was instrumental in doing much for the cause he so much loved. 
 Having lived a useful and honored life, he died, respected and loved and lamented by all 
 who knew him, Sept. 23, 1874. 
 
 WILLIAMSON STEPHEN M. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. I; P.O. Kewanee; 
 born in Delaware Co. Ind. Aug. 1, 1835; came to Co. Jan. 1859; Dem; Ind; owns 160 acres, 
 value $12,000; married Mary J. Bennett Jan. 13, 185S; she was born in Ohio Sept. 10, 1840; 
 had five children, four living and one deceased : Arrinda, born Nov. 22, 1858: Elmer C., 
 March S, 1862; W., July 24, 1864; Arthur B., Dec. 28, 1S65; Rosanna, July 11, 1S70. 
 
 WOLCOTT ELISHA, Sees. 6, 7; P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Rep; from Conn; 234 acres. 
 
 WOOLCUT E. R. Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 wethersfield. 
 
 Hurd Lewis. M. !>., Physician. 
 
490 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 WELLER TOWNSHIP. 
 
 A LLGREN OLOF, Sec. 25; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, lives with Peter Bloom; Dem; Lib. ] 
 
 "**- ALMOUIST JOHN L. Sec. 25; P.O. Altona, Knox Co.; laborer for B. H. Brown; Rep. 
 
 ANDERSON ERIC, Sec. 23: P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, lives with O. Anderson; Rep; Lib. 
 
 ANDERSON HOKAN, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, Aug. 2, 1822; 
 Rep; owns 200 acres of land, value $10,000; he lived in Sweden thirty-five years, and came 
 to this country in 1S57; came to this state, Henry Co. same year; has been here twenty years 
 next July; held office School Director; married Mary Christian Johnson, Feb. 28, 1862; she 
 was born Sweden, Dec. 15, 1832; have four children, three boys and one girl: Anna M., 
 John, Edwin, Alfred. 
 
 ANDERSON J. Sec. 23; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 23; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON JONAS, Sec. 30; P.O. Nekoma; farmer, rents of J. Jacobson; Rep; Luth. 
 
 ANDERSON JUSTUS, Sec. 23; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents of P. Swanson; Ind; Lib. 
 
 ANDERSON LARS, Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON E ARS W. Harness-maker, Bishop Hill; born Sweden; Jan. 14, 1S43; 
 Dem; Lib; he lived in Sweden three years, and came to this country 1S46, and came to 
 this state and county, to Bishop Hill, with colony; has lived here thirty years; married 
 Christine Swanson in June, 186S; she was born in Sweden, April 8, 184S; they have two 
 children, sons. 
 
 ANDERSON LEWIS, Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 ANDERSON OLOF, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Oct. 12, 1S40; 
 came to this Co. 1850; Rep; Meth; owns 54 acres, value $2,100; he served in army four 
 years; married Catharine Wahlstrum, 1867; she was born in Sweden, and died Nov. 15, 
 1869; has one child, name Gilbert A; married Martha Peterson, 1S75; she was born in 
 Sweden; has one child named Nora. 
 
 ANDERSON S. G. Farmer, Bishop Hill; born Sweden, May 23, 1S41 ; Rep; Luth; owns 
 90 acres land, $5,000; lived in Sweden twenty-three years; came to this country 1S64; came 
 to Andover, this state and county; came to Bishop Hill, and has lived here twelve years; 
 married Miss Kate Olson, Jan. II, 1869; she was born in Sweden, Aug. 24, 1833; came to 
 this country, 1846, with her father; she is one of earliest settlers; they have one child, little 
 girl, Ida Carlsen Anderson, born April 9, 1876. 
 
 ANDERSON SWAN, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Galva; born in Sweden, Aug. 12, 1S31; Rep; 
 Lutli; owns 160 acres, value $11,000; came to this country in 1854; lived in Knox Co. until 
 1865; has held office of School Director; he married Miss Christine Anderson, in 1S56; she 
 was born in Sweden; has four children, viz : Clara C, Nettie B., Albert S. and Frank J. 
 
 ARNQUIST A. Bishop Hill; clerk; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 TDAKER LEWIS, Nekoma, station agent; Rep; Lib. 
 
 *-* BALTIMORE L. Sec. 30; P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Wayne Co. Ind. 
 
 BARLOW ANDREW, Bishop Hill; merchant; Ind; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 BECKER UEO. B. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O.Cambridge; born Schoharie Co. N.Y. Aug. 18, 
 184S; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres land, value $4000; lived in N.Y. State nine years, and 
 removed to this state, Henry Co. 1858, and has lived here nineteen years; has held offices 
 School Director and Road-master; was in the army, in 133d Reg. Ills. I. Co. G.; married 
 Miss Susan C. Stewart, Sept. 10, 1S72; she was from Pa. born Nov. S, 1849; one child, Mary 
 Becker, born Sept. II, 1875; lost one son. 
 
 BECKER J. L. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Cambridge; born in Schoharie Co. N. Y. Oct. 7, 1812; 
 Rep; Lib; owns 615 acres of land, val $30,000; he lived in State of N.Y. forty-live years, and 
 removed to this state, to Henry Co. in May, 185S; settled in Andover, and has lived here 
 nineteen years; came to this town in 1S65, and lives on farm entered by Benjamin D. Walch, 
 State Entomologist; he married Ann Eliza Lawyer, Oct. 31, 1S31; she was born in Schoharie 
 Co. N.Y. Oct. 20, 1814; have had eleven children, six sons and t\ve daughters; lost two sons, 
 from disease contracted in the army during the war. 
 
 BECKER JACOli L. Sec. 5; P.O. Bishop Hill; lives with father; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 
 
 BECKLIN JONAS, Bishop Hill; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 BENNETT A. Sec. 10; T.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents of J. I. Hall; Dem; Lib; born Indiana. 
 
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 BERG A. G.. P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 BEKGLUM) ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, Jan. 14. 
 
 1S14; Rep; Meth; owns 49 acres land, value $2,500; lived in Sweden thirty-two years, and 
 came to this country in 1847; came to Bishop Hill, Henry Co. Ills, in June, 1847, and has 
 lived here thirty years; one of oldest settlers; left the colony in 1861; married Brita Olsen 
 in 1S40; she was bom in Sweden, Jan. 20, 1S07; she had four children; they have two sons, 
 Eric and Jonas; Eric Berglund is a graduate of Military Academy, West Point, served in the 
 War as Lieut, at age of seventeen, and has been in Government Service since the War, in 
 Engineers' Department. 
 BEIJGLUNO JONAS, Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, Nov. 8, 1841; 
 Ind; Meth; owns 30 acres, value $1,500; came to this county in 1S46; has held office School 
 Director; married Miss Hellen Peterson, Feb. 27, 1866; she was born in Sweden, 1840; has 
 four children, viz : Jonas E., Eric A., Andrew Y. Fred E. 
 BERGLUND l'ETER, Bishop Hill; railroad hand; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 BERGSTROM JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Sweden. 
 BERKLINJOHN, Rishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 BJORK JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Aug. 5, 1S14; 
 Rep; Lib; owns S3 acres, value $4,150; came to America first in 1S40, returned to Sweden, 
 and after three trips to America traveled through the old world, and settled at Bishop 
 Hill in 1847; married Caroline Carlson, 1S36; she was born in Sweden; has five children, 
 viz: Anna, Johanna, Albertina, Jossephine and John. 
 BJORK JOHN, P.O. Bishop Hill; lives with father; Rep; Lib; born Ills. 
 BJORK JOHN, Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Adventist; born Sweden; So acres. 
 BJORKLUND SWAN, Bishop Hill; organist; Rep; Chris; born Sweden. 
 BLOM ANDREW 7 , P.O. Nekoma; farm-hand; Rep; Luth born Sweden. 
 BLOM SW T AN, P.O. Nekoma; farm-hand; Ind; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 BI.OMBERG ISAAC, Sec. 27, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; rents of P. O. Blomberg; Rep; Lib. 
 BLOMBERG PETER O. Justice of the Peace, Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Aug. 4, 
 1S21; Rep; Lib; owns 200 acres of land, value $10,000; lived in Sweden 25 years, andcame 
 to this country in 1S46; came to this state and Co., to Bishop Hill, with colony, Oct. 1846, 
 and has lived here over thirty years, one of the oldest settlers; he is a blacksmith ami ma- 
 chinist by trade; held office of Constable six years, also held office of Road Commissioner 
 and School Trustee; was elected Justice 1'eace in April, 1873; has held office four years; 
 married Christine Matsonin 1S42; she was born in Sweden. 1820; have had eight children, 
 one son seven daughters; lost five daughters. 
 BLOOM PETER A. Sec. 25, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Lib; born in Sweden. 
 BLOOD S. Bishop Hill; blacksmith; Rep; Lib. 
 BLOOD SAM. Bishop Hill; Rep; Meth. 
 
 BOWLING JAS. Sec. 7, P.O. Cambridge; lives with father; Dem; Lib. 
 BOWLING S. Sec. 7, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Chris. Union; born Ohio; 1S6 acres. 
 BOWMAN PETER, Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; 2d Adventist; born Sweden. 
 BRICKER JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Harrison Co. Ohio, Aug. 
 20. 1810; Dem; Christian L'nion; owns 97 acres of land, val. $4,000; lived in Ohio forty 
 years; came to this state in 1850, and to this Co. in 1S51; has lived here 26 years; one of the 
 early settlers; has held office of Town Clerk, Hoard of Commissioner and Road Master; mar- 
 ried Rosanah Ireland, June, 1S35; died Sept. 4. 1851; three children; married Elizabeth 
 Nelson, April 12, 1S53; she was from N. Carolina; she has five children. 
 BROWN JEREMIAH J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 36, P.O. Galva: was born in 
 New Hampshire, in May, 1S29, came to this Co. 1858; Ind; Lib; owns 160 acres, valued at 
 $S,OOo; became to this state, Sept. 25, 1S45; to this Co. 1S5S; has held office of School 
 Director, School Trustee, and Supervisor; he married Catharine Protsman in 1852; she was 
 born in Holland; they have nine children; four sons and live daughters : Francis E., Hattie 
 J., Augusta A., Fred P., T. S., Clara I'.., Jennie A., Edward W., Jos. II. 
 BRYANT O. S. Nekoma; druggist; Rep; Lib; born Long Island, N.Y. 
 BURG A. Sec. 17, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden; 41 acres. 
 BUSHNELL LEONARD, Sec. 36, P.O. Galva; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Yt. 
 
 p.\DY STEPHEN, Bishop Hill; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 
 
 ^ CADY S. H. Bishop Hill; shoemaker; Ind; Lib; bom Ohio. 
 
 CARLSON CHAS. Sec. 7, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; rents of Poppy; Rep. Meth; Sweden. 
 
 CARLSON C. A. Sec. 22, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents of Dr. Babcock; Rep; Lib. 
 
 CARLSON JOHN, Sec. 31, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
492 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 CARLSON J. C. Sec. 7, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; rents of Poppy; Rep; Meth; Swede. 
 
 CARLSEN S. Sec. 7, P.O. Bishsp Hill; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 CHAISER JOHN" P. Lumber and Grain Business, Bishop Hill; born Sweden, Jan. r r 
 1S44; Prohibitionist; Lib; lived in Sweden six years, and came to this country in 1850; came 
 to this state and Co. the same year, to Bishop Hill; he is a graduate of Western Business 
 College at Galesburg; he has traveled through this state, and has been engaged in lumber 
 business five years; has been Freight and Ticket Agent P. & R.I. R.R. for the past 6 years; 
 has held office Trustee this town; married Betsey C. Lindbeck, Feb. 5, 1870; she was born 
 in Sweden, 1848; have two children, girls. 
 
 COX FREDERICK, Sec. 34, P.O. Galva; farmer; Meth; born Eng. 
 
 CHRISTOPHER WM. Bishop Hill; merchant; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 "PJAHLGREN H. Sec. 1, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden; 167 acres. 
 ^ DAHLGREN SAML. Sec. 1, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Meth; born 111; 50 ac. 
 DAVID W. Sec. S, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Bapt; born Ohio; 7 acres. 
 
 "PKLUND A. G. Sec. 34, P.O. Nekoma; farmer, rents of Headland; born Sweden. 
 
 -^ ELSE JOHN, Sec. 35, P.O. Altona; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Eng. 
 
 ELBLOM JONAS, Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Bishop Hill; bom in Sweden, Dec. 25, 1S33; 
 came to this Co. 1S46; Rep; Meth; owns 52 acres, value §2,600; he came to this town with 
 the colony that settled at Bishop Hill; married Catharine Cidequist, i860; she was born in 
 Sweden; she died April 1, 1863; one child, name, Olive; married Miss J. B. Bjork, March 3, 
 1S65; she was born in Sweden, in 1840; has four children, named, Augustus, O lot", Christine, 
 and Jonas. 
 
 ENGLAND C HAS., P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 ENGSTROM PETER, Nekoma; blacksmith; Luth; bom Sweden. 
 
 ERICKSON ANDREW, Sec. 17. P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 3S ac. 
 
 ERICKSON ANDREW, Sec. 16, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 12 ac. 
 
 ERICKSON CHARLES, Sec. 17; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 3S ac. 
 
 ERICKSON CHARLES H., P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Lib; born Sweden; 60 acres land. 
 
 ERICKSON CHARLES J. Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 ERICKSON H. Sec. 17; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; bom Sweden; 64 acres land. 
 
 ERICKSON J. Sec. 1; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth: born Sweden; 103 acres land. 
 
 ERICKSON JOHN, Sec. 24; P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; Ind; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 ERICKSON JOHN A. Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; Ind; Lib; born Sweden; 23 acres land. 
 
 ERICKSON JONAS L. Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; Ind; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 ERICKSON I.. Sec. 17; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents of Stoneberg; Ind: Lib: born Sweden. 
 
 ERICKSON LARS, Sec. 15; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden; 109 acie-. 
 
 ERICKSON LEWIS, Sec. 15; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden; 109 acres. 
 
 ERICKSON PETER, Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Meth; bom Sweden; 60 acres land. 
 
 ERICKSON PETER, Sec. 12; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden; 92 ac. 
 
 ERICKSON SWAN, Sec. 21; farmer, rents of Beck; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 ER1CSON E. Bishop Hill; blacksmith; Ind; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 ERICSON EDWARD, Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 EBICSOX JOHN A. Town Collector, Bishop Hi'l; born Sweden June 2<). 1S52; Ind; 
 Lib; owns 40 acres land, value $2,000; he has lived in this town and county for twenty-four 
 years; was Clerk in store, and has been engaged in Farming, and has held office of Collector; 
 also holds office of Constable this township for the past two years; his parents came here 
 with colony, 1847; his mother is now living; his father was shot and killed in 1S70. 
 
 ERICSON LABS, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Bishop Hill; bom in Sweden; February, 1S42; 
 Rep; Lib; owns 109 acres, value $4,360; he came to this country with his parents in 1847, 
 and settled at Bishop Hill; he enlisted in the 57th 111. Inft. and served four years; married 
 Elizabeth Jones, 1865; she was bom in this county; has three children, named John F.. 
 Elmer, and Laura A. 
 
 ERICSON OLOF, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Btfhop Hill; bom in Sweden, June II, 1843; 
 Rep; owns 64^ acres land, value $3,000; lived in Sweden twenty-four years, and came to 
 this country in 1S67, and came to this slate and county, to Galva. July 23. 1S67; left Swe- 
 den 24th June; just one month and one day from time they started; has held office of Road- 
 master; married Miss Betsey Olson Feb. 15, 186S; she was bom Sweden in 1S40; have four 
 children, three girls and one boy; Clara Matilda, Alice Lauren a, Charlotte Margaret, Frans 
 Theodore. 
 
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 Dr. L. HURD 
 Wethersfield. 
 
HENRY COUNTY: WELLER TOWNSHIP. 495 
 
 T?ALK C. G. Sec. 2; P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; Ind; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 -*■ FALK JOHN, Sec. 9; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents O. Oltsbergfarm; Ind; Meth; Sweden. 
 FERMAN JAMES, Sec. 30; P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 
 FLORIN ABRAHAM, Bishop Hill; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 FOREMAN JOHN O. Bishop Hill; shoemaker; Ind; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 FORSBERG LARS, Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Lib; owns 44 acres, value 
 $1,600; he was born in Sweden, 18 16, and came to this town 1847; he married Mary Lotta 
 Anderson Feb. 10, 1850; she was born in Sweden 14th January, 1818, and came to America 
 1846; has one son, named Peter; lost one. 
 FORSBERG PETER, Sec. 25; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Lib; lives with father. 
 FORSE OLOF, Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 FORSE S. Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 FRIEND JACOB J. Sec. 32; P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Dem; Advent; born Pa; 160 acres. 
 
 f~* ABRIELSON G., P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; born 111. 
 
 ^ GABRIELSON G. Sec. 21; P.O. Bishop Hill; lives with father. 
 
 OARRIELSON CHAS. A. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, Jan. 24, 
 1S42; Rep; Meth; owns 75^ acres land, $4,500; lived in Sweden twenty years, and came to 
 this country 1S62; has lived here sixteen years; has held office; one of Trustees of this town; 
 married Miss Anna Johnson Jan. 26, 1866; she was born in Sweden in 1843; they have one 
 child, Lina Gabrielson, born in April, 1870. 
 
 GABRIELSON OLOF, Sec. 23; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 75 ac. 
 
 GILJAM SWAN, Bishop Hill; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 GRAMMER JOHN H. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Bishop Hill; born Hanover, Germany, June 
 iS, 1820; Dem; Luth; owns 250 acres, $iS,ooo; lived in Germany twenty-six years, and came 
 to this country in 1847, and to this county Jan. 9, 1848, and has lived here twenty-nine 
 years; held office of Road-master two years; married Mary Coldy, formerly Mary Fenn, 
 Jan. 13, 1853; she was born in Cambridge, Eng. Jan. 16, 1821; she came to this country in 
 1S3S, and has lived here thirty-eight years; not a house on the prairie at that time; he has 
 three children, and she had three children. 
 
 ORAMMER WM. Sec. 3; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem. Lib; born Hanover, Germany, 
 in Sept. 1817; Dem; Lib; owns 287 acres land, value $14,350. He lived in Germany 26 years; 
 came to this country in 1843; came to this state and county same year; has lived here 33 years; 
 one of the earliest settlers; only two o*r three houses here when he came; married Anna Dickson 
 March 4, 1868; she died March 20, 1870; married Anna Atchison Dec. 20, 1S76; she was born 
 in England. 
 
 T T ADEN KATY Mrs. Sec. 31; P.O. Nekoma; farmer. 
 
 ^ HAGBERG LARS, Sec. 26: P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep. Lib; born in Sweden. 
 
 HAGBERG ERIC, Sec. 27; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind. Lib; bo-n in Sweden 1S25; 
 73 acres, value $55 per acre. He came to this country 1847; is one of the oldest settlers. 
 Married Anna Larson in 1S52; she was born in Sweden in i320. Lost one son named 
 Jacob Ericson, and has one adopted son named Elias. 
 
 HALL EDMUXD, Sec. 4; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep. Lib; born Yorkshire, Eng- 
 land, Feb. 27, 1839; owns 113 acres land, value $5,650; lived in England II years; came to 
 this country in 1850; came to this state to Peoria; lived there five years; lived in south four 
 years, and came to this county 1S59, ant ' nas lived here 18 years, lias held the office of 
 Commissioner of Highways and School Director. Married Miss Kate Harrison Feb. 19, 
 1S68; she was born in Brimfield, Peoria county, Oct. I, 1836; three children, Edwin Stanton, 
 born June 16, 1870; Addie Kate; March 21, 1S72; Frank Hall, Dec. 30, 1874. 
 
 HALL JOHN I. Sec. 10; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Epis; born Norfolk, England, 
 Aug. 6, 181S; own? 400 acres land, value $20,000. He lived in England about 31 years, ex- 
 cept two years spent in Canada; came to this country 1849; c ame to this sta e and county in 
 June 1850; has lived here over 26 years. He bought S.E. ',.' sec. 4, this town, for a blind 
 mare and an old pair of oxen, twenty-four years ago; used to make shingles; they were legal 
 tender at that time. Married Miss Eliza Fenn Jan. 9, 1848; she was born at Cambridge- 
 shire, England. June 4, 1S27; have two children, daughters. 
 
 HALL TH03IAS, Sec. 4; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep. Lib; born England Feb. 2, 
 1S4S; owns 115 acres, value $5,750. He came from England at an early age to this country 
 in 1S49; came to Illinois, and lived in Peoria five years; came to Henry Co. in 1S54, and has 
 lived here 22 years. Has held the office of Roadmaster. Married Miss Martha Lamb Oct. 
 30, 1869; she was born in Trivoli township, Peoria Co., March 15, 1851; have one child, 
 Almeda Hall, born Oct. 30, 1870. 
 
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496 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 HALL EDMUND, Sec. 4; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; bora in England. 
 
 HALLSTROM PETER, Sec. 26; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Lib; born in Sweden. 
 
 HARD ANNA Mrs. Sec. 10; P.O. Bishop Hill; widow; Epis; born in Swden; property $30Ch 
 
 HAWKINSON PETER, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; works for P. Larson. 
 
 HEADLAND HELENA Mrs. Sec. 1; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden Jan. 14, 
 1836; Meth; 107 acres land, value $5,350. She lived in Sweden 14 years, and came to this 
 country in 1850; came to this state and county to Bishop Hill same year, and has lived here 
 26 years. She married Olof Headland Dec. 16, 1861. He was bora in Sweden Dec. 8, 1S30, 
 and died in April 1873. She has one son, John Eric, born Sept. 18, 1862; Oliva Helena, born 
 Aug. 31, t866, died Nov. 19, 1872. 
 
 HEADLAND MATTHEW, Sec. 34; P.O. Altona; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora in Sweden. 
 
 HEADLOFF P. Sec. 28; P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 HEDBURG JOHN, Nekoma; laborer; Rep; Luth; bora in Sweden. 
 
 HEDBERG JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 HEDEEN Mrs. Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; widow; Luth; born Sweden; 77 acres land. 
 
 HEILDBRAND WM. H. P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer, Lib; bora in Sweden. 
 
 HELBORN NELS, P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Adv; born in Sweden. 
 
 HENDERSON CHARLES, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Lib; born in Sweden; 40 acres. 
 
 HIER G. W. Sec. 3; P.O. Bishop Hill; lives with father; Ind; Lib; born 111. 
 
 HIER H. G. Sec. 3; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Hanover, Germany, March 
 25, 1822; owns 700 acres land, value $35,000; lived in Germany 22 years; came to this 
 country 1S44; came to this state and county same year and has lived here over 32 years; one 
 of the earliest settlers; only one house between here and Lafayette, 12 miles off. Has held 
 the office of School Director and Pathmaster. Married Mary Elling Dec. 1S43; she was bora 
 Hanover, Germany, Jan. 16, 1824; they have eight children, four sons and four daughters; 
 lost two children. 
 
 HOAR HENRY J. Bishop Hill; Hotel; Dem; Lib; born in England. 
 
 HOARE HENRY J. P.O. Bishop Hill; hotel and farmer; Dem; Lib; born on the sea. 
 
 HOARE JOHN, Sec. 11; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Lib; born England. 
 
 HOARE SAMUEL, Sec. 11; P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Lib; bora in Devonshire, England, 
 Jan. 6, 1S14; owns 261 acres land, value $13,050. He lived in England 38 years; came to 
 this country in 1S51, and removed to this state and county same year, and has lived here 25 
 years; an early settler. Married Ann Parnell in Dec. 1837; she was from Devonshire, Eng- 
 land, in 1S1S; have three children, two sons and one daughter; lost one daughter. 
 
 HODEE S. Bishop Hill; shoemaker; Dem; Adv; born Sweden. 
 
 HOLLANDER HANS M. Sec. 24; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Sweden 
 Oct. g, 1839; 0W11S 100 acres land, value $5,000; lived in Sweden 6 years; came to this coun- 
 try 1847; come to Bishop Hill in this county same year, and has lived here 29 years; an early 
 settler. Has held the office of Overseer Highways. Married Christine Backlene in Nov. 
 1871; she was bora in Sweden 1S44; have three children, all girl-. 
 
 HOLLANDER N. J. Bishop Hill; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 HOLLFAST OLOF A. Nekoma; laborer; Rep; Lib; born in Sweden. 
 
 HUNT H. C. Sec. 9; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Epis; born England; So acres land. 
 
 HURLBUT CHAS. Sec. 1; P.O. Galva; Rep; Lib; born in Northampton March 10, 1840; 
 owns 225 acres land, value $12,000; came to Rochester, Peoria county, and removed to Knox 
 county, and lived there about 20 years, and came to Henry county in 1S63. and has lived 
 here 13 years. Married Miss Eliza A. Lang, Feb, 24, 1S64; she was from Knox county, 
 and born April 15. 1S45; they have four children; Cora E., burn April 4, 1S65; Clarence I'., 
 born Nov. 30, 1866; Clarion E., bora Nov. 18, 1S68; Carrie A., born Aug. 4, 1873; lost a 
 little boy. 
 
 JOHNSON ALLEN, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth. born Sweden; 57 acres. 
 JOHNSON FRED, Bishop Hill; Rep; Lib; bom 111. 
 JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 22, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Meth; bora in Sweden. 
 JOHNSON ANDREAV J. Farmer, Sec. 20j P.O. Galva;born in Denmark April 5, 1S35; 
 came to this county in 1863; Ind; Lib; owns40"acres, value $i,6oo; he arrived in this country 
 in 1857, and settled in Wisconsin; afterward lived in Louisiana, and at the outbreak of the 
 war was living in Texas, where he was conscripted in the rebel army, but escaped on a wild 
 pony and rode to this place; he married Anna Hanson Dec. 4. 1864; she was born in Sweden; 
 has one child name Lavina. and two adopted children named Amelia C. and Freddy Y 
 
HENRY COUNTY: WELLER TOWNSHIP. 497 
 
 JOHNSON AUGUST, Bishop Hill; Lib; born in Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON CARL, P.O. Nekoma; laborer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON ERIC, Lumber and Hardware Merchant, Nekoma; was born in Sweden and 
 came to this county in 1846; formerly edited a newspaper, and has served as Second Assistant 
 Clerk of the House of Representatives; he married Mary O. Troile in 1863, who was born 
 in Sweden; they have four children, named: Mary M., Oxel T., Sarah O., Julia M.; Ind" 
 Lib. 
 
 JOHNSON FRANK, Sec. 33, P.O. Nekoma; farmer, rents of C. P. Whittemore; Rep: Luth. 
 
 JOHNSON GUSTOF, Farmer, Sec. 34; born in Sweden March 20, 1835; came to this 
 county 1855; Rep; Luth; owns 240 acres, value $13,000; settled in Henry Co. on his arrival 
 in this country; has hold office of School Director and Road Commissioner; married Emma 
 Nilson May 15, i860; she was born in Sweden 1838; has eight children, names: Gustof A., 
 Hellen S., Anton T., Joseph N., Ida, Hannah, Otilia, and Clara. 
 
 JACOBSON JACOB, Farmer, Bishop Hill; born Sweden March 18, 1S17; Rep; Meth; 
 owns 300 acres land, value prop. $iS,ooo; lived in Sweden thirty years; came to this coun- 
 try 1846; navigation being closed and being nearly out of money they intended coming here 
 on foot; came from Buffalo to Toledo by team, then started on foot; reached Bishop Hill, in 
 this state and county, in Feb. iS47;has lived here thirty years; one of oldest settlers; has held 
 office Supervisor three years, Collector three years, Constable eight years, School Director, 
 Corporation Trustee; married Helen Peterson July 24, 1848; she was born in Sweden Jan. 
 25, 1S21; have one son, Jacob Jacobson, born May 24, 1859; lost three daughters. 
 
 JOHNSON JOHN, P.O. Nekoma; herder; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON JOHN A. Sec. 4, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents of J. Grammar; Rep; Luth. 
 
 JOHNSON JOHN C. Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden March 24, 1838; 
 Rep; owns 60 acres land, value $3,000; lived in Sweden ten years and came to this country 
 1S48; came to Bishop Hill, this state and county, same year; stopped in Chicago two months; 
 lived in Knox Co. seven years; was in army 17th Regt. Ill Infantry, Co. E; was in battle Fort 
 Donelson, Vicksburg, and number of others; honorably discharged; married Hannah Nord- 
 strom May 29, 1S69; she was born Bishop Hill Jan. 14, 1848; two children, Olive Annette, 
 born April 28, 1870, William Adelbert, born Oct. 17, 1S74. 
 
 JOHNSON J. L. Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden Sept. 13, 1825; Ind; 
 Meth; owns 140 acres land, $7,000; he lived in Sweden twenty-eight years, and came to this 
 country in 1S54; came to this state and county, to Bishop Hill, in 1854, and has lived here 
 over twenty-two years; no houses between here and Altona then; married Miss Christine 
 Peterson in Dec. 1854; she was born Sweden 1831; have three children, one girl and two 
 boys, Justine, born July, 1859, John Albert, born Jan. 13, 1861, Peter Frank, born Dec. 1866. 
 
 JOHNSON TOHNSON, Sec. 15, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; born Sweden; 147 ac. land. 
 
 JOHNSON JONAS, Bishop Hill; carpenter; Ind; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON JONAS, Sec. 30, P.O. Nekoma; farmer, rents of S. Swanson; Rep; Lib; Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON Li. F. Farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden April 16, 1837; Ind; 
 Luth; 54 acres land, value $2,700; lived in Sweden twenty-eight years, and came to this 
 country in 1865; came to Bishop Hill, this county and state, same year, and has lived here 
 twelve years; married Betsey Olsen April 7, 1867; she was born Sweden in 1835; have four 
 children, two boys, two girls. 
 
 JOHNSON MAGNUS, Harness-maker, Bishop Hill; born Sweden Aug. 19, 1S36; Ind; 
 Lib; owns 52 acres land, value $2,500; lived in Sweden fourteen years, and came to this 
 country in 1850; came to this state and county, to Bishop Hill, and has lived here twenty- 
 six years; is engaged in harness-making and farming; has held office Town Trustee, and 
 now holds office School Director; married Christine Wahlstrom March 8, 1862; she was born 
 Sweden 183S; they have five children, three daughters, two sons. 
 
 JOHNSON MARTIN, Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden April 9, 1831; 
 Ind; Lib; owns 184 acres land, value $9,200; he lived in Sweden fifteen years, and came to 
 this country in 1S46; came to this state and county, to Bishop Hill, in Sept. 1S46, and has 
 lived here over thirty years; one early settlers; there was nothing here on prairies that time; 
 has held office of Assessor, and also office Collector of this town. School Trustee and School 
 Director; married Miss Elizabeth Wahlstrom May 11, i860; she was born in Sweden March 
 22, 1833; have three children, lost three, 
 
 JOHNSON PETER, Bishop Hill; carriage-maker; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 JOHNSON S. Sec. 7, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 IT" ANE THOMAS, Sec. 33, P.O. Nekoma; farmer, rents of Dr. Jones; Rep; Meth; Isle of Man. 
 **- KAWISH JOHN, Sec. 35, P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of J.Coupland; Lib; Isle of Man. 
 KELLY DAVID, Sec. 28, P.O. Nekoma; farmer, rents of H. Emery; Rep; Meth; Isle of Man. 
 
498 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 KELLY WILLIAM, Sec. 28, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Rep; Lib; born in Isle of Man. 
 KLENBERG JOHN, Bishop Hill; Rep; Advt; born in Sweden. 
 
 KRANS PETER O., P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Sweden; 160 ac. land. 
 KRONBERG JONAS, Bishop Hill; Rep; Chris; born in Sweden. 
 
 T APEN ROBERT, Sec. iS, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ireland; 120 ac. land, 
 
 -*— ' LARSEN JOHN A. Nekoma; painter; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden. 
 
 LARSON PETER, Farmer, Sec. 32. P.O. Altona; born in Sweden Aug. 10, 1829; came to- 
 this country 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres, value $9 000; after living in Warren Co. five 
 years and Knox Co. seven years, he settled in this county in 1865; married Hannah Hawk- 
 inson Oct. 13, 1855; she was born in Sweden; has four children, names : Hannah, Anna, 
 John H. and Joshua. 
 
 LAUB J. A. lives with father, Sec. 9; P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 LAUB HENRY, Sec. 10, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; rents of John I. Hall; Rep; Lib; Germany. 
 
 LAUB L. lives with father, Sec. 9; P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 LAUB PHILIP, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Bishop Hill; born Germany, May 18, 1807; Rep; 
 Luth; owns 107 acres land, value $5,350; lived in Germany forty-one years; came to this 
 country 1848; came to this state same year; lived seven years in Peoria Co; came to this 
 county in 1855, and has lived here twenty-two years; married Anna M. Kroff, in Dec. 1837;. 
 she was born in Germany 1815; have eleven children, eight sons, three daughters; lost two 
 sons. 
 
 LAWSON CHARLES J., P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; renter; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 LINBERG LEWIS, Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 LIND JOHN, Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 LIND O. E. Farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, June 15, 1824; Ind; Ind; 
 owns 225 acres land, value $1 1,000; lived in Sweden twenty-two years, and came to this 
 country in 1846; came to this state and county same year; went to California and through 
 Mexico and was there for two years; returned to this county; was in grain and lumber busi- 
 ness at Galva six years; helped build C. B. & Q. R.R. in 1858; has been on grand jury two 
 terms; married Bertha Peterson, August, 1848; she was born in Sweden; they have six chil- 
 dren, all daughters; lost three sons. 
 
 LINDEN E. Sec. 29; P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden. 
 
 LINDBECK DANIEL, P.O. Bishop Hill; carpenter; Prohib; Lib; born 111. 
 
 LINDBECK JOHN E. Merchant, Bishop Hill; born Sweden, April II, 1843; R ep; 
 Lib; value property, $4,000; lived in Sweden six years, and came to this country in 1849; 
 came to Chicago Oct. 31, 1S49, lived there eight months; came to Bishop Hill in this town 
 and county June, 1850, and has lived here twenty-six years; is engaged in business, general 
 merchant; has held office of Collector this town, also School Director; holds government 
 office of Postmaster; married Caroline C. Nelson, April 14, 1866; she was born in Sweden, 
 May 19, 1846; have four children, three girls, one boy; lost two boys. 
 
 LINDBECK JONAS, Bishop Hill; carpenter; Rep; Adv; born in Sweden. 
 
 LINDBECK LEWIS J. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, April 10, 
 182S; Ind; Lib; owns 107 acres land, value $6,420; lived in Sweden eighteen years, and 
 came to this country with the colony in 1S46 to Bishop Hill in this town and county, and 
 has lived here over thirty years; one of the early settlers; lived in colony until 1S61; married 
 Christine Peterson, 1850; she was born- in Sweden March 9, 1830; came here 1S46; have 
 three children, two sons, one daughter; lost four children. 
 
 LINDBECK MARTIN, Bishop Hill; policeman; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden. 
 
 LINDBLOM JONAS, Farmer. Sec. 20; P.O. Nekoma: born in Sweden, June 25, 1824; 
 came to this county 1846; Rep; Meth; owns 112 acres, value $5,600; came to this country 
 with the colony that settled at Bishop Hill, in 1846; married Betsy Olson, in 1848; she was 
 born in Sweden, 182^3; has five children, named Jacob, Jonas, Louisa, Anna M. and Ed- 
 ward A. 
 
 LINDHOLM P. J. Bishop Hill; mason; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 LINDSTRUM E. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, Dec. 24, 1822; Rep; 
 Meth; owns 280 acres land, value $14,000; lived in Sweden twenty-seven years, and came 
 to this country in 1850; came to Bishop Hill,-this state and county, July 8, 1850, and has 
 lived here twenty-six years; married Betsey Bri'ta, in May, 1851; she was born in Sweden in 
 1827; have five children, three sons, two daughters; lost one son. 
 
 LINDSTROM E. G. Sec. 1; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 LINDSTROM JONAS, Sec. 26; P.O. Bishop Hill; fanner; Rep; Lib; born in Sweden. 
 
HENRY COUNTY : WELLER TOWNSHIP. 499 
 
 LITTLE R. Sec. S; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; 25 acres land. 
 LITTELLE W. BARTLETT Nekoma; wheelwright; Rep; Lib; born in Indiana. 
 LITTON EZRA, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Nekoma; born in Pa. 1834; came to this county 
 
 1S60; Rep; Lib; owns So acres, value $4,Soo; married Rhoda Hess in 1S66, who was born 
 
 in Pa; has two children. 
 LITTON ISAAC, Sec. 31; P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Dem; Lib; born in Pa. 
 LOBB THOMAS, Sec. 30; P.O. Nekoma; farmer; rents of Schenk & Woodhull; Christian. 
 LOCK ANDREW, Sec. 25; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Adv; born in Sweden. 
 LUNDBECK PETER, lives with father, Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; Ind; Lib; born 111. 
 LUNDMARK NELS, Bishop Hill; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 l\/r AHAFFEY GEO. lives with Bowling, Sec. 7. P.O. Cambridge; Dem; Lib; born Ohio. 
 -'■*-*■ MALMGREN A. Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 MARMIGRIM A., P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; renter; Ind; Meth; born Sweden. 
 MALANGREN CHARLES, Sec. 16; F.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 MATSON M. Sec. 7; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 MEALMAN MARTHA, Mrs. widow; Sec. 10; P.O. Bishop Hill; Luth; born Sweden; 40 ac. 
 MEIKLE JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Galva; born in Ayrshire, Scotland; Rep; Pres; 
 
 he came to this country in 186S; lived in Scotland seventeen years, and in this town nine 
 
 years; owns 80 acres, value $5,000. 
 MOLINE OLOF, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Nekoma; born in Sweden May 24. 1834; came to 
 
 this county in 1S46; Ind; Meth; owns 160 acres, val. $6,400; he came to this country with the 
 
 colony that settled at Bishop Hill in 1846, and remained with the colony 11 years, then. 
 
 separated from it; he married Charlotte Johnson in 1868; she died 1870; married Christine 
 
 Lundine in 1871; she was born % in Sweden; has five children, named Emma J., Esther J., 
 
 John W., David H., Jane L. 
 MOUNT JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Nekoma; born in Ohio Sept. 11, 1S30; came to 
 
 this county in 1S55; Dem; Adventist; he owns 80 acres, valued at $4,000; married Elizabeth 
 
 J. Mefford, who was born in Brown Co. Ohio, in 1836; they have four children, named John 
 
 Edgar, James William, Emma Ann, Charles Wesley. 
 MOUNT J. E., P.O. Nekoma; farm renter; Dem; Adv; born in Henry Co. 
 
 NJEILSON ANDREW P. Sec. 34; P.O. Altona; laborer, works for G. Johnson; Luth. 
 
 •^ NELSON CHARLES F., Bishop Hill; works at Depot; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 NELSON JOHN A. Teacher, Bishop Hill; born in Sweden Sept. 20, 1851; Rep; Lib; he 
 came to this county at an early age, being only one year old; came to this state and county 
 in 1853; has traveled through this state, Iowa and Missouri; was in Minnesota three years, 
 and in Kentucky three years; has been engaged as teacher for past three years, and is now 
 Principal of School at Bishop Hill; he graduated at Knox College, Galesburg, 1875. 
 
 NEUMANN CHAS. Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; rents of Poppy; Dem; Luth; born Germ'y. 
 
 NEUMANN WM. L. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; born in Prussia, Germany, Jan. 
 23, 1S23; Dem; Luth; owns 170 acres, value $8,500; he lived in Germany twenty-one years; 
 went to England in 1844, and lived there five years; came to this country in IS49; came to 
 Henry County in May same year, and has lived on same farm, in same house twenty-eight 
 years, one of the early settlers; has held office of School Director and Roadmaster. 
 
 NEWMAN A., Bishop Hill; tinsmith; Dem; Lib; born Germany. 
 
 NILSON JOHN P., Bishop Hill; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 NILSON NELS, Bishop Hill; Rep; Luth; born Sweden."; 
 
 NILSON PETER F., Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep^Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 NORDBERG ANDREW, Farmer, Sec' 2; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden June 4, 
 1834; Ind; Meth; owns 82 acres land, value $4,100; lived in Sweden sixteen years, and came 
 to this country in 1S50; came to this state and county, to this town, in 1850, and has lived 
 here over twenty-six years; has held office of Assessor of this town for past four years, and 
 School Director for fifteen years, and has been Supt. Sunday-school for seven years; married 
 Anna Olson Feb. 7, 1861; she was born in Sweden Oct. 5, 1839; ' iave six children, three boys 
 and three girls; lost one child. 
 
 NORDINE ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Dill; born in Sweden Aug. 27, 
 1823; Rep; owns 78 acres land, $4,000; lived in Sweden thirty years, and came to this coun- 
 try in 1854; came to this state and county in 1854, and has lived here twenty-two years; has 
 held office of Roadmaster; married Betsey Johnson in i860; she was born in Sweden Nov. 
 17, 1824; they have one daughter, Christine Matilda Nordine, born May 8, 1864. 
 
500 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 NORDSTROM O., P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; born Sweden; 16 acres land. 
 
 NORLTNE OLOF, Bishop Mill; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 NORMAN A.. Sec. 9; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents Anderson's farm; Rep; Lib. 
 
 NORMAN J. Sec. 9; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents Anderson's farm; Rep; Lib. 
 
 NORMAN P. Sec. 9; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 NOSTRUM HANS, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Nekoma; born in Sweden March 7, 1826; came 
 to this county in 1846; Ind; Lib; owns 427 acres, valued at $15,000; he lived in Sweden 
 twenty years, and came to this county with the colony that settled at Bishop Hill in 1846; 
 becoming dissatisfied, he left the colony and began life, as it were, anew, and by industry 
 and economy has accumulated the above; he married Martha Moline in 1830; she was born 
 in Sweden; they have seven children, named Jacob, Ezra, William, Mary C, Olof A., 
 Amanda C, and Joseph; lost three children. 
 
 NOSTRUM JOSEPH, Bishop Hill; farmer;"Rep; Meth. 
 
 NYBERG THOMAS, Bishop Hill; Dem; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 IfYSTRUM JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Henry Co. in 1854; Ind; 
 Meth; owns 65 acres, value $3,600; his parents were born in Sweden, and came to this coun- 
 try with the colony that settled at Bishop Hill. 
 
 /^vAK A. Sec. i6;'P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 ^^ OLANDER JONAS, Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 
 OLANDER O., Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Lib; Swede. 
 
 OLSEN O. Sec. 10; P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 OLESON OLOF, Sec. 26; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 OLSEN E., lives Sec. 1; P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; 2d Adventist; born Sweden. 
 
 OLSEN JONAS, Sec. 19; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden; 100 acres land. 
 
 OLSEN OLOF, Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Adv; born Sweden; 30 acres land. 
 
 OLSEN PETER, Sec. 12; P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 OLSEN" PETER, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden March 8, 1816; Rep; 
 Luth; owns 80 acres land, $4,000; lived in Sweden thirty-four years, and came to this coun- 
 try in 1850; came to this state and county in 1856, and has lived here twenty-six years, ex- 
 cept seven years he lived in Henderson Co.; married Christine Johnson in Sept. 1852; she 
 was born Dec. 4, 1830; have three children, two boys and one girl. 
 
 OLSON ERIC Jr., Sec. 22; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 OLSON ERIC, Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Nov. 23, 1800; Rep; 
 Adv; he lived in Sweden 45 years, and then left for America; he was in good circumstances, 
 and at the same time paying both the debts and passage money of many of the colonists who 
 settled at Bishop Hill, the balance of his means were put in the general fund; he married 
 Anna Olson; she was born in Sweden, died 1S45; had seven children; married Martha Eric- 
 son; has two children. 
 
 OLSON ERIC, Farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in"Sweden, Feb. 1844; came to 
 this county, 1847; Rep; Meth; owns 84 acres, value $4,200; came when a child with his 
 parents to Bishop Hill, where he has lived thirty years; married Emma S. Swanson, March 
 27, 1867; she was born in Sweden; have two children, names, Eric A. and Janett A. 
 
 OLSON JOHN, Nekoma; laborer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 OLSON JONAS, Farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, Dec. 18, 1802; Rep; 
 owns 113 acres land, value $5,650; lived in Sweden forty-four years and came to this country 
 in 1846, with colony; came to Bishop Hill same year, and has lived here over thirty years; 
 one of earliest settlers — oldest of the colony; gave all his property, 7,000 to 8,000 Swedish 
 dollars, to help the poor over to this country; he preached and talked to his people in Sweden 
 for seventeen years, and has done s6 here since he came; married Catharine Wexel, in 1832, 
 she died May 17, 1871; has two children, daughters; lost four children; married Catharine 
 Johnson, June 22, 1872; she was born in Sweden, Dec. 6, 1842. 
 
 OLSON LARS, Sec. 22, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Lib; bom'in Sweden. 
 
 OLSON LEONARD, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; rents; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 
 OLSON O. Sec. 16, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Adv; born Sweden; 30 ac. land. 
 
 OLSON OLOF, Farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, 1831; Ind; Meth; 
 owns 174 acres, value $8,700; he came to this'country in 1846, and in the Spring of 1847, 
 settled at Bishop Hill; is one of the oldest settlers; has held office of Justice of the Peace 
 four years; he married Miss Christine Bergland in i860; she was born in Sweden in 1835; 
 has one child named Olof B. Olson, and one adopted daughter, Augusta S. Olson. 
 
 ONSON SWAN, Sec. 4, P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
HENRY COUNTY : WELLER TOWNSHIP. 501 
 
 OSBLOM JOHN^SeC. 26, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Adv; horn in Sweden. 
 OSTBERG ERIC, Sec. 26, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Luth; horn in Sweden. 
 OSTBERG O. Sec. S, P.O. Bishop Mill; farmer; Rep; horn Sweden; 80 ac. land. 
 OSTROM ANDREW, Sec. 34, P.O. Altona, Knox Co; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. 
 OSTROM CHAS. Sec. 29, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Ind; Lib. 
 
 "DATTEY T. F., P.O. Nekoma; lives with W. Kelly; Rep; Lib; born Isle of Man. 
 
 "*■ PETERSON A. Sec. 9, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents farm Laub; Rep; Luth. 
 
 PETERSON E. Bishop Hill; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 PETERSON F. O. Sec. 27, P.O. Nekoma; farmer, rents of P. Lundberg; Rep; Luth; Swede. 
 
 PETERSON JONAS, Sec. 23, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents of P. O. Blomberg; Lib; Swede. 
 
 PETERSON OLOF, Sec. 36, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, lives with Peter Hullstrom; Rep; Lib 
 
 PETERSON PETER, Bishop Hill; Lib; born in Sweden. 
 
 PIATT JAMES, Sec. 6, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born 111; 102 ac. 
 
 PIATT JOHN, Sec. 7, P.O. Cambridge; farmer Dem; Lib; born 111. 
 
 PIATT JOHX, Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Cambridge; born Hamilton Co. Ohio, Dec. 9, 1809; 
 Dem; Lib; owns 270 acres land, value §13.500; lived in Ohio about twenty-four years and 
 in Indiana two years; removed to this state, 1839, and to this county, 1S40, and has lived 
 "here over thirty-six years; one of the oldest settlers; was not but one house within twenty 
 miles southeast of here then; was elected Justice of Peace, also one of the Justices of the 
 Co. in 1S45; has held office of Supervisor of this town for thirty years, except about three 
 years; married Hannah Hileman, of Hamilton Co. Ohio, in 1834; she died March, 1842; had 
 three children; married Martha McMurtry, of Knox Co. in 1S44; she was born in Ind; have 
 four children. 
 
 PIATT WICUFF, Sec. 7, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ind. 
 
 PILSTRAND JONAS, Sec. 17, T.O. Bishop Hill; lives with his father; Rep; Lib. 
 
 PILSTRAND O. Sec. 17; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 125 ac. land. 
 
 PILSTKAXJD OLOF, Farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, June, 1S3S; Rep; 
 Meth; owns 20 acres, value $1,000; lived in Sweden twelve years; came to this country, 1850; 
 came to this state and county same year, and has lived here twenty-six years; has held office 
 Pathmaster three vears; married Martha Olson Feb, 2, 1S67; she was born Sweden, July 13, 
 1S31. 
 
 POPPY HENRY, Farmer, Sec. C, P.O. Cambridge; born Hanover, Germany, Feb. 5, 
 1S31; Dem; Luth; he and his brother own 450 acres value $25,000; he lived in Germany 
 about sixteen years, and came to this country in 1S47; came to this state and county in Jan. 
 1848, and has lived in this county twenty-nine years; one of the early settlers; has held office 
 of Road Commissioner; married Miss Lisette Neumann in June, 1S58; she was born in 
 Prussia in 1S39; they have four children, three sons and one daughter; lost cine son. 
 
 PRICE WM. Farmer, Sec. 4. P.O. Bishop Hill; born in London, England, Oct. 21, 1S30: 
 Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres land, value $3, 000; he lived in Birmingham, England, until twen- 
 ty-two years of age, and came to this country in 1S51; came to this state and county same 
 year, and has lived here over twenty-four years; he has held office of Assessor of this town; 
 Road Commissioner. Justice Peace and School Director; he married Miss Fsther Piatt in 
 Aug. 1856; she was born in Indiana; they have one child, son, John Walter Price, born Oct. 
 17. 1857. 
 
 QUAYLE WM. C. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Nekoma; born Isle of Man, Feb. 12, 1S3S; Rep, 
 Meth; owns 127 acres land, value $6,350; came to this country in 1S56; lived in Peoria and 
 Warren counties three years; went to England for eighteen months; returned to Ga va, this 
 county, and has lived here sixteen years; married Mi>s Christine Olson, Jan. 19, 1867; she 
 was born in Sweden, Jan. 14, 1836; they have three children, buys: William O. born Aug. 
 24, 1S67, John E. born July 7, 1870; Fred. L. born Nov. 3, 1872; lost one daughter, Almeda 
 Christina, born Aug. 18, 1S74; she died July 16, 1876. 
 
 "D INER JAMES, Sec. 29. P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio. 
 
 ■^ ROOT JOHN, Sec. 22, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Adv; born in Henry Co. 
 
 REED ELIZABETH Mrs. Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Henderson's Grove, Knox 
 Co. 111. Sept. 12, 1831; Old School Bapt; owns 40 acres, value $2,000; she lived in Knox 
 Co. forty-two year>; removed to Henry Co. in 1S73; she has five minor children, who own 
 60 acres in Sec. 9; she married Isaac D. Reed, May 25, 1S54; he was born in Sangamon Co. 
 Feb. 25, 1S2S; he died Sept. 2S, 1S71; she has six children, four sons, two daughters, lost 
 one son, Nov. 30, 1S60. 
 
502 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF 
 
 ROBERTSON ALEXANDER, Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Hender- 
 son Grove, Knox Co. 111. Dec. 27, 1832; Dem; Old School Bapt; owns 145 acres of land, 
 valued at $7,250; lived in Knox Co. thirty-four years, except four years spent on Pacific 
 Coast; he cut 1,000,000 feet of lumber, and sawed the logs by hand, in one year, while on 
 the Coast; came this county Spring 1867; his father was first settler in Knox Co. and is now 
 living, 73 years old; has been School Director, and held office of Pathmaster; married Hul- 
 dah E. Peterson, July 5, 1872; she was born Feb. 16, 1850; have two children, Newell, born 
 Sept. 19, 1873; Eureka, born Aug. 5, 1875. 
 
 ROBERTSON THOMAS M. Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Henderson 
 Grove, Knox Co. 111. May 2, 1835; Dem; Old School Bapt; owns 217 acres of land, valued 
 at $10,850; lived in. Knox Co. about thirty-two years, except two years spent in Oregon and 
 California; he killed a deer when 11 years old; came to Co. in 1866; his father, Daniel Rob- 
 ertson, was the first settler in Knox County, in 1828, and is now living, 73 years old; his 
 mother died in 1840; he has held offices of School Director and Pathmaster; married Miss 
 Mary Jane Bick, Oct. 28, 1858; she was born in Ashland Co. Ohio, May 17, 1840; have four 
 children, two sons, two girls; lost three children. 
 
 ROZIEM HANS, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; renter; born Sweden. 
 
 C ALINE BETSY, Sec. 28, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; born Sweden. 
 
 "^ SALINE FRED W. Sec. 28, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; lives with mother; Ind; Lib. 
 
 SALINE JOHN A. Sec. 28, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; lives with mother; Ind; Lib; Sweden. 
 
 SAMUELSON A. J. Sec. 35, P.O. Altona; farmer; renter; Rep; Luth. 
 
 SCHUMMAKER FRED, Sec. 3, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; renter; Dem; Meth. 
 
 SCHUMMAKER HENRY, Sec. 3, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; renter; Dem; Meth. 
 
 SEBASTIAN OLOF, Sec. 30, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; renter; Rep; Luth. 
 
 SENNETT JOHN W. Sec. 20, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Vt. 
 
 SESSLIN EMANUEL, Sec. 36, P.O. Altona; Dem; Lib; born Switzerland. 
 
 SHOBERG A. Sec. 5, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Sweden; 80 acres. 
 
 SHOBERG JOHN, Sec. 5, P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 SMITH CHAS. S. Bishop Hill; clerk; Rep; Lib. 
 
 SMITH F. W. Sec. 9, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; renter; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. 
 
 SODER ERIC, Sec. 12, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 SODERBERG JOHN, Sec. 2, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden; 40 acres, 
 
 SPROUSE ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Nekoma; was born in Virginia; came to this 
 county in 1S52; Dem; Christian; owns 80 acres, valued at $4,000; has held office of School 
 Director and Constable; in i860 he married Mary Anderson, who was born in Sweden; they 
 have four children, two deceased.]* 
 
 STEVENSON SAMUEL A. Sec 36, P.O. Altona; farmer; renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 STONE BERG ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Nov. 
 30, 1822; Ind; Ind; owns 94 acres land, valued at $6,000; lived in Sweden twenty-four 
 years, and came to this country in 1S46, with colony; came to this state and county — to 
 Bishop Hill — same year, and has lived here about thirty-one years; nothing here when he 
 came; has held office School Director and Overseer Highways; married Louise Anderson, in 
 June, 1S4S; she was born in Sweden, in 1S26; have four children, three boys, one girl. 
 
 STONEBERG ANDREW, Sec. 23, P.O. Bishop Hill; lives with father; Ind; born 111. 
 
 STONEBERG ISAAC, Sec. 26. P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Lib. 
 
 STONEBERG JOHN, Sec. 2, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; born Sweden. 
 
 STONEBERG JOHN, Sec. 23, P.O. Bishop Hill; lives with father; Ind; born 111. 
 
 STONEBEBG J. E. Farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Oct. 31, 1835; 
 Ind; Lib; owns 130 acres land in Town of Weller, and 159 in Cambridge, value $15,000; he 
 lived in Sweden twelve years, and came to this country in 1847; came to Bishop Hill, this 
 state and county, same year, and has lived here thirty years; one of early settlers; commenced 
 farming for himself in 1S61, with only two horses and $200 in money; married Miss Ellen 
 Swan on, in 1864; she was born in Sweden, Sept. 29, 1S34; have four daughters and one 
 son; lost one son. 
 
 STONEBERG- OLOF, Farmer, Sec. 23. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, Feb. 17, 1S1S; Rep; 
 Meth; owns 50 acres land, value $3,000; lived 'in Sweden twenty-eight years, and came to 
 this country in 1846; arrived at Bishop Hill, this state and ounty, Oct. 14, 1846, and has 
 lived here over thirty years; nothing here then but few tents and log huts; has held office 
 School Director, also Corporation Trustee; married Cecelia Larson, in Sweden, in April, 
 1842; she was born 1819; have had six children, four sons, two daughters: lost them all. 
 
 
HENRY COUNTY: WELLEB TOWNSHIP. 503 
 
 STROM PETER, Sec. 24, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; End; Lib; born Sweden ; 20 acres. 
 
 SUNBURG DANIEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Altona; farmer; Luth; burn Sweden. 
 
 8UNDBERG PETER M. Fanner, Seb. 26, P.O. Altona, Knox Co; horn in Sweden, 
 March, 1S36; Rep; Luth; owns 113 acres, value $5,600; came to this county 1S56; has lived 
 in Henry Co. twenty-one years; married Sophia Johnson Oct. 1865; she was born in Sweden 
 July 19, i?39: has six children, named Emma J., Ida C, Joseph M.. Frank August, Selma 
 C. and Hannah R. 
 
 SUTHERLAND C. E. Sec. 18, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Melh; bom Sweden; 160 acr. 
 
 SWANSI >X A. F. Sec. S, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON A. F. Sec. iS, P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 59 acres. 
 
 SWANSON ANDREW J. Sec. 34, P.O. Altona, Knox Co.; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON C. A. Sec. 35, P.O. Altona, Knox Co.; farmer, rents of S. M. Swanson; Rep; Meth. 
 
 sWANSON JOHN, Sec. 30, P.O. Nekoma; farmer, rents of L. Baltimore; Rep; Meth; Swede. 
 
 sWANSON O. W. Sec. 34, P.O. Altona, Knox Co.; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 
 
 SWANSON PETER, Sec. 23, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 SAVAXSOX SWAN, Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, May 28, 1S25; Rep; 
 Lib; owns 227 acres of land, value $14,000; lived in Sweden 21 years, and came to this 
 country in 1S46; came to this state and Co. to Bishop Hill with colony in Nov. 1S46, and has 
 lived here over thirty years; there was nothing here but prairie and timber that time: has held 
 office Postmaster some years, also office School Treas. and School Director; married Chris- 
 tine Gabrielson, July 2, 184S; she was born in Sweden, Dec. 13, 1S24; they have three chil- 
 dren, sons; lost two sons and two daughters. 
 
 -WEDEBERG JONAS, BChop Hill; Dem; Lib, born Sweden. 
 
 SYRTENGREN AUG. Sec. 21, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; rents of his mother; Ind; Lib; born Co. 
 
 'T^AILEY JOB, Sec. 35, P.O. Altona, Knox Co.; farmer; Ind; born England. 
 * TAYLOR CHAS. G. Sec. 1, P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer for Hurlburt; Rep; Lib; born 111. 
 TEMPLETON J. Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; Dem; Lib; borh N.Y. 
 THORP JOHN, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 TILLMAN ERIC, Sec. 11, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Sweden; 94 acres. 
 TITUS JNO. H. Nekoma; merchant; Rep; Bapt. 
 TROIL E. Bishop Hill; goldsmith; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. 
 
 \ 
 
 / T ANNICE J. F. Bishop Hill; physician; Rep; Cong. 
 
 AjyARNER HIRAM, Nekoma; grain buyer; Dem; Lib. 
 ^ V WHITE LYMAN P. Sec. 20, P.O. Bishop Hill; carpenter; Dem; Lib; bum Vt; 1 ac. 
 
 WHITE LYMAN R. Sec. 19, P.O. Nekoma; carpenter and shoemaker; Ind; Lib; born Vt. 
 
 WEAVER PETER, Farmer. Sec. 32, P.O. Altona, Knox Co.; was born in Germany in 
 1829; Dem; Lib; owns 200 acres, valued at $12,000; he came to this country when two 
 years of age, and lived in Ohio 24 years, and came to this Co. in 1855; he married Mary 
 Ann Mefford in 1S50, who was born in Brown Co. Ohio; they have live children; lias held 
 office of School Treasurer and Road Commissioner. 
 
 WEXELL PETER, Farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Jan. 1, 1817; Ind; 
 Adventist; owns 296 acres of land, value $15,000; lived in Sweden 29 years, and came to 
 this country in 1S46; came to this Co., to Bishop Hill same year with colony, and has lived 
 here 30 years; one of early settlers; lived in colony 16 years; married Martha Peterson about 
 year 1851; she was born Sweden, Oct. 21, 1819; they have two children, Anna and Caroline; 
 lost one daughter. 
 
 WICKSTROM O. Sec. 24, P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; Dem; Lib; born Sweden. 
 
 WICKBLOM PETER, Farmer, Sec. n, P.O. Bishop Hill; bom Sweden, Feb. 14, 1S10; 
 Rep; Adventist; owns 130 acres land, value $6,500; he lived in Sweden 36 years, and came 
 to this country in 1S47; came with colony to Bishop Hill, this state and Co, same year, and 
 has lived here 30 years; one of the earliest settlers; was bo^s shoemaker of the colony, and 
 had entire charge of shoes for every one in colony; has held office of Pathmaster and Trustee 
 of Church; married Catharine Peterson, in June, 1849; she was born Sweden, Jan. 15, 1823; 
 has three daughters and one son; Christine Olson lives with him; she is 87 years old; oldest 
 person in colony. 
 
 47 
 
504 
 
 POPULATION OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 Business Directory. 
 bishop hill. 
 
 Anderson Lars W. Harness Maker. 
 
 Blomberg Peter 0. Justice of the Peace. Blacksmith and Machinist. 
 
 EriCSOn Jno. A. Town Collector. 
 
 Chaiser Jno. P. Lumber and Grain Dealer. Agent P. & R. I. R. R. 
 
 Johnson MagnUS, Harness Maker. 
 
 Lindbeck Jno. E. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and Clothing. Postmaster. 
 
 NilSOn Jno. A. Principal of School. 
 
 NEKOMA. 
 Johnson ErJC, Lumber and Hardware Dealer. 
 
 POPULATION OF HENRY COUNTY, 
 By Townships. 
 
 TOWNSHIPS. 
 
 Total. Native. For'ign. 
 
 White, 
 
 1800. 
 
 Color'd. White. Color'd 
 
 Alba 
 
 Ann a wan .. 
 
 Andover 
 
 Atkinson — 
 
 Burns 
 
 Cambridge . 
 
 Clover 
 
 Colona . 
 
 Cornwall 
 
 Ed ford 
 
 Galva 
 
 Galva.. 
 Geneseo 
 
 Geneseo 
 
 Hanna 
 
 Kewanee 
 
 Loraine 
 
 Lynn 
 
 Munson 
 
 Osco 
 
 Oxford 
 
 Phenix 
 
 Weller 
 
 Western 
 
 \\ ethersfield 
 Yorktown .. 
 
 295 
 1261 
 1767 
 1132 
 1144 
 16S2 
 1695 
 1223 
 
 952 
 
 94S 
 3096 
 2160 
 4081 
 3042 
 
 964 
 422 5 
 
 577 
 1 1 19 
 1171 
 121O 
 1327 
 
 793 
 1560 
 1372 
 1247 
 
 659 
 
 213 
 
 1043 
 
 780 
 
 898 
 
 967 
 
 1276 
 
 1328 
 
 9°5 
 808 
 
 657 
 2251 
 1582 
 3155 
 2353 
 
 680 
 2869 
 
 433 
 466 
 
 936 
 880 
 860 
 
 6SS 
 682 
 
 929 
 1047 
 
 477 
 
 82 
 218 
 987 
 234 
 177 
 406 
 
 367 
 3iS 
 144 
 291 
 845 
 57S 
 926 
 6S9 
 284 
 1356 
 144 
 653 
 235 
 336 
 467 
 105 
 87S 
 
 443 
 200 
 182 
 
 295 
 1258 
 
 1759 
 1132 
 
 "43 
 1679 
 
 1695 
 1223 
 952 
 94S 
 3079 
 2143 
 4068 
 
 3031 
 
 964 
 
 41S8 
 
 577 
 1112 
 1171 
 1216 
 1327 
 
 793 
 1559 
 1372 
 1244 
 
 659 
 
 37 
 
 75 
 916 
 962 
 240 
 
 773 
 
 1097 
 
 724 
 
 471 
 689 
 
 364 
 
 1401 
 
 1005 
 
 2436 
 
 1792 
 
 418 
 
 2344 
 
 39 6 
 
 <>77 
 
 694 
 
 576 
 839 
 799 
 
 1055 
 858 
 
 1297 
 557 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 505 
 
 (Continued from page \$>%) 
 
 Farland and Jno. M. Evans, deacons, and Geo. Lobingier, clerk. At this 
 latter date, Hannah and Elizabeth Kirkland, Mrs. Mary E. Evans, Mary 
 Busenback, Mary L. Cahon, John, Hannah B., and Melinda McFarland, 
 Mary Hazle, Miranda M. Noel, and Nathaniel C. Whitney, united with 
 the church. 
 
 On January 1, 1871, the congregation purchased the Baptist Church 
 ( the old school-house), and removed it to its present location, where they 
 still continue to worship. They have now 50 members, and a Sunday- 
 school of about 35 scholars. 
 
 This church was organized at first by Rev. James E. Gaston, who 
 remained about one year. For about three years the pulpit was filled 
 with " supplies," when the Rev. John W. Errett was called, and remained 
 until January, 186S. In January, 1860, elder G. W. Sroupe was engaged 
 to preach to them, and remained until March, 1872. On October 1, 1873, 
 Rev. James Seaton was called, and remained until March, 1875. Since 
 then no regular pastor has filled the pulpit. The congregation is now in 
 good condition, and expect, as soon as the} r are able, to erect a commo- 
 dious and comfortable church. 
 
 The Swedish Lutheran Church. The people constituting this relig- 
 ious body met for some time prior to their organization in the court-house, 
 and in the Christian Church. They were organized in the first mentioned 
 house on May 30, 1875, with 52 members. The organization was made 
 by Rev. L. Carlson, of Andover. They soon after purchased the house 
 of worship owned by the Congregationalists, which they still occupy. 
 Rev. Carlson is yet pastor ; the membership having increased to 09. 
 About 35 scholars attend the Sunday-school. 
 
 The Congregationalists are the oldest religious organization in Cam- 
 bridge. The church was composed of members from the different colonies 
 surrounding the town. In February, 1837, a few persons professing this 
 faith met together, and on the 9th day of that month the First Congre- 
 gational Church was formed, with a membership of el-even, as follows : 
 Nelson Oarnes and wife, Hemy G. and Mrs. Fidelia Little, H. G. and 
 Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin, Joseph and Mrs. Julia A. Tillson, C. W. Daven- 
 port, Mrs. Margaret Attwater, and Mrs. Ruth Moore. Of these, Judge 
 Tillson, Mr. and Mrs. Griffin, and Mrs. Attwater are now members. The 
 organization was effected by Rev. L. H. Parker, of Galesburg, and Rev: 
 William F. Vaill, of Wethersfield, so well known to the early settlers of 
 the county. 
 
 The congregation continued to occupy the court-house in company 
 with the Methodists and Baptists for several years. By the year 1854 
 they had increased to 24 members, and in May of that year decided to 
 erect a church. This was accomplished the ensuing Summer and Autumn, 
 and was dedicated January 1.!, L856. It was occupied until the year 1875, 
 when it was sold to the Swedish Lutherans, and tin? building of the pres- 
 ent fine and commodious edifice commenced. It is almost completed, and 
 will cost about $12,000. The membership is now about 100. 
 
 Father Vaill, as he was called, remained preaching Cor the congrega- 
 tion about one year, and was succeeded in the pastorate by the Rev. 
 Joseph D. Baker, whose pastorate is the longest of any — seventeen years. 
 Rev. L. H. Parker was then called, who remained one year. The next 
 
506 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 was Rev. Joel Grant, three years, and following him was Rev. Thomas 
 Douglas, about two years. The Rev. S. F. Dickenson, the present pastor, 
 has had charge only a few months. The congregation is in a prosperous 
 condition, and expects to occupy its new house of worship in a short 
 time. 
 
 This church furnished a full quota of men for the late war, and on 
 one fine Sabbath morning, without any previous notice, raised at a single 
 collection over SI, 000 for the Sanitary Commission. 
 
 The Methodist Episcopal Church. In common with other religious 
 bodies the early members of this church met in the old court-house at 
 first, where, in 1850, they were organized into a church. At that date 
 there were about 20 persons united, under the labors of Rev. — Harding, 
 a missionary of the M. E. Church through the West. Some of the prin- 
 cipal members were John and Mary Russell, S. P. and Mrs. L. Cady, 
 Michael Grant, A. S. Ebright. A. M. Comstock and wife, Elias Morse 
 (known as "Father Morse, 5 ' and for twenty-five years a class-leader), and 
 his wife, equally well known for her hospitality. 
 
 At that time, the Cambridge Mission comprised Cambridge, Spring 
 Creek (now Atkinson), Geneseo, Deanington (now Orion), Red Oak and 
 Berlin (now Swedonia). In 1855 the congregation erected their first 
 church. It was a plain unpretentious brick structure, and was dedicated 
 two years later by Rev. Silas Boules, of Chicago. It was re-modeled in 
 1865, and re-opened by Dr. Eddy, of the same city. Becoming unsafe, 
 it was taken down in 1874, and the same year replaced by the present 
 safe and comfortable house, which has cost the society $8,000. It was 
 dedicated by Bishop Andrews. 
 
 The following ministers have had charge of this church : Rev. Hard- 
 ing', one or two years : H. J. Humphrey, two years ; C. M. Wright, one 
 yeav ; G. W. Brown, two years; D. A. Falkenburg, two years; Geo. C. 
 Woodruff, two years: J. J. Fleehearty, two years; G. M. Morey, two 
 years: W. B. Frezell. three years; J. D. Smith, two years: William 
 Leber, one year : and Geo. I. Bailey, three years. 
 
 The present pastor is Rev. C. M. Morey, who is now preaching his 
 second time to this church. 
 
 At present the membership is 135 ; the Sunday-school, nearly 100 : 
 and both church and school are in a prosperous condition. 
 
 The Protestant Episcopal (Trinity) Church. This is a mission, 
 established under the care of the Grace Church Parish, whose permanent 
 head-quarters are at the church of the latter, about five miles northwest 
 of Cambridge. 
 
 Their very convenient and comfortable church edifice was erected 
 in 1876, costing $5,000. The membership is now about 30, with a Sun- 
 day-school of the same number. The pastor is Rev. J. S. Chamberlain. 
 rector of Grace Parish, who resides in Cambridge. He ministers ever} 
 Sabbath in both places, devoting the afternoon of that day to the Trinity 
 Church. 
 
 Tilt; schools. 
 
 The first school in Cambridge was taught in the year 1845 or 1846 
 by Miss Sarah Francis Little, sister of Ilenn Gr. Little. The building 
 occupied was the old court-house, which served lor various uses until 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 507 
 
 sold to the Gaines Brothers. In the year 1850, the building now usedas 
 
 tlit' Christian Church, was erected. This was used until the year 1856, 
 when the brick structure in College Square was built. During the Win- 
 ter of 1856-'7 the school was divided into two departments, and in addi- 
 tion to the frame school-house, the basement of the old M. E. Church 
 was used, the brick school-house being incomplete. This was the first 
 grading or division of the schools into inure than one department. The 
 Principal was Dr. R. C. Raymond, now a practicing physician of Cam- 
 bridge. He was assisted by Miss Fanny Sould and Miss Lucy Brooks. 
 As there were but two departments, it is probable one resigned during 
 the year, and was sueceeded by the other. The following year the school 
 was held in the brick house, with Henry P. Sumner as Principal with one 
 assistant. Dr. Raymond came again in 1858. He was succeeded by the 
 
 following persons as Principals : A. B. Converse, William Wight, 
 
 Thorpe, and Miss Sarah B. Dunn. These occupied the position till 1863, 
 when Ira D. Marston assumed charge, and remained until I860. During 
 all these years but one assistant teacher was needed, the building con- 
 taining but two rooms and two recitation rooms capable of accommodat- 
 ing the juvenile population of the town. In the Autumn of 1866, B. F. 
 Barge, present County Superintendent of Schools, was secured as Prin- 
 cipal, and remained in charge until 1872. At first he had but one assist- 
 ant ; but in 1868, the frame building occupying the same lot. was com- 
 pleted, and two additional departments added. In 1872 one more was 
 also added to these, making four in all. At the close of the session of 
 1871-' 2, Mr. Barge went to Geneseo, and Mr. C. J. Gruey, the present 
 Principal, was placed in charge. At that time the enrollment was 288. 
 In 1878 he established the present High School course of study, and in 
 187o graduated the first class from that course. He also graduated a 
 class the following year. The enrollment is now 450, and the attend- 
 ance close upon that number. These are divided into five departments, 
 requiring the services of six teachers, one, Mrs. Gruey, assisting in the 
 High School. The frame building was enlarged to six rooms during the 
 Summer of 187G, and is now sufficiently large to accommodate the school. 
 Should the growth of the town continue as it has since 1871, additional 
 room will be needed to keep the educational facilities of Cambridge to the 
 present high standard. 
 
 GENESEO. 
 
 In population, wealth and business importance, this is the chief town 
 of Henry County. It is situated on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific 
 Railroad, twenty-six miles east from Rock Island, and one hundred and 
 fifty-nine miles west by south from Chicago, in one of the richest agricul- 
 tural sections of the Prairie State. The surrounding country is thickly 
 populated and highly cultivated, presenting in every direction a succes- 
 sion of well-improved farms, farm houses, and orchards, which bespeak the 
 enterprise, thrift and wealth of the inhabitants. 
 
 EARLY BISTORT. 
 
 The early history of this particular section of country dates back a 
 little over forty years, when the advance wave of emigration in the shape 
 of a colony from western New York began to roll over these prairies. 
 
508 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 That colony consisted of seven members, viz : Messrs. Cromwell K. Bart- 
 lett, Culver Bartlett, Elisha Cone, Reuben Cone, Henry Manville, and 
 John C. Ward, of Bergen, Genesee County, New York, and Roderick R. 
 Stewart, of the adjacent town of Geneseo. The colony appointed three 
 of its members, Messrs. Stewart, Ward and Bartlett, a committee to select 
 and purchase their lands. Arriving at Chicago in June, 1836, they were 
 advised by Governor Ford to secure this tract of land without delay. At 
 Brandenburg's they found Mr. -lames M. Allan, who assisted them in 
 locating the site of the colony, where now stands the thriving young city. 
 They bought this section of land at one dollar and a quarter per acre, 
 selected the best of it for the village plat of forty acres, set apart the 
 cemetery, a block for the school and the church, the beautiful public 
 square, and the "gospel lot," which in 1865 received its commodious par- 
 sonage. At first the plan and the practice was to give every respectable 
 man a village lot if he would build upon it. The committee returned 
 and made their report to the proprietors, who determined to make the 
 removal that Fall. 
 
 On the 17th of September, five families of the colony — those of the 
 two Cones, the two Bartletts and R. R. Stewart — numbering forty per- 
 sons, in their own wagons, entered upon the journey. The families of 
 Messrs. Ward and Manville remained behind, to follow the next Spring. 
 The route chosen by the company was across Canada, southern Michigan 
 and northern Indiana, via Princeton, 111. The journey required nine 
 weeks. 
 
 Near Ypsilanti, Michigan, the roads were, so bad that they made only 
 seven miles in six days, their wagon boxes sometimes dipping mud. The 
 stage-coach, keeping them company for a time, was once upset in their 
 sight, almost literally burying a woman and her child in the miry soil, 
 while the other passengers, on foot, prepared for any momentary emer- 
 gency, carried along the traditional rail. 
 
 The company attended religious services wherever an opportunity 
 offered, and when denied that privilege, held praise meetings at their 
 camp, in the true Puritan spirit. They arrived at their destination early 
 in the Winter, and as many as could came at once to the colony pur- 
 chase. 
 
 The committee entered about 2,000 acres of land. A portion of the 
 company halted at Providence colony during the Winter ; the rest came 
 on and erected cabins. C. K. Bartlett built the first one ; it stood on the 
 creek south of where the city now stands, and near the spot selected for 
 the saw-mill, which was built early in 1830. Culver Bartlett built near 
 by ; Stewart, fearing the malaria of the creek bottom, pitched his cabin 
 upon the upland prairie, a wise precaution which was readily followed by 
 the other settlers, after a brief experience of chills and fever. 
 
 The part of the company left at Providence colony attempted to 
 come on in December, under the guidance of Mr. E. M. Stewart. A warm 
 rain had converted the snow into a soft slush, but the wind suddenly 
 changed to the northwest, with such a rapid reduction of temperature, 
 that in a very short time the surface of the slush was frozen hard enough 
 to bear a man's weight. The party were obliged to return. So intense 
 was the eold that, in spite of all efforts at self-protection, many were 
 frozen, and one so badly as to be mutilated for life. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 509 
 
 At the time of which we are writing the great prairies of this portion 
 of the West presented a very different appearance from that which is 
 now offered to the view of the traveler. On the west, twenty-six miles 
 distant, there was the fort on Rock Island, with the small settlement then 
 called Stephenson, in its vicinity ; on the south, the little colony of 
 Wethersfield had just started, while a few miles west of the present 
 town of Cambridge was the still earlier colony of Andover ; at Hender- 
 son's Grove, forty miles away, in Knox County, was an old " Sucker " set- 
 tlement, with the Galesburg colony hovering under the border of its 
 forest in the famous " Log City ;" on the east was the village of Prince- 
 ton, settled in 1831 by a colony from Northampton, Mass.; towards the 
 north, three families had just settled on Rock River; here and there 
 were a few families on these prairies, such as the Brand enburgs, Hannas, 
 and Gordons, on Green River, and the Crooks and Seelys, at Prophets- 
 town — all like solitary ships on the ocean. 
 
 Messrs. Ward and Manville came with their families in the Spring of 
 1837. During the following Summer the town was laid out by the Trus- 
 tees, John C. Ward, Cromwell K. Bartlett and R. R. Stewart. It con- 
 tained four blocks of twenty-four rods square ; in depth north and south, 
 three blocks, and east and west five blocks, with the public square in the 
 center. The streets were ninety-nine feet wide, except North and South 
 Streets, which were sixty-six feet in width. Spring and Creek Alleys 
 were thirty-three feet wide. The town was named Geneseo by Mr. 
 Stewart, from his own town of the same name in New York. Surveyor 
 Seymour's certificate to the town plat bears date Dec. 13, 1837. 
 
 Mr. S. D. Bacon, long and favorably known as a teacher of vocal 
 music, and a few others, joined their fortunes with the colony before the 
 lots were divided. The method of division was to make choice by casting- 
 lots ; and the proceeds of the remainder were to be applied to the building 
 of a seminary. 
 
 Of great and small, the colony at the outset numbered about fifty 
 souls. C. K. Bartlett and Elisha Cone are dead, as are also three of the 
 younger members. Culver Bartlett lives near Aledo, 111.; John C. Ward 
 sold out and returned East; R. R. Stewart died in Geneseo in 1860. The 
 remainder of the older colonists, including the widows of Messrs. Bartlett 
 and Cone, are now residing in Geneseo, and all in easy circumstances. 
 
 Elisha Cone built the first cabin in the town, and J. C. Ward the first 
 frame house. The latter also opened the first store. The demand for 
 lots was moderate, and the town made slow progress for many years. 
 One of its chief beauties, however, was inaugurated by the early settlers 
 in the planting of the fine shade trees which ornament all parts of the 
 original plat, and which has been an example worthily followed in the 
 newer portions of the city. 
 
 The Spring of 1837 witnessed the planting of the first crop in the 
 colony. Like jrioneers generally, they lived for many years on homely 
 fare — corn bread and pork, chiefly. The nearest markets were at Peoria, 
 Rock Island and Chicago. Many of the colonists preferred to go to the 
 latter city, as goods could be purchased cheaper there than farther west. 
 For three years most of their mail matter was obtained at Andover, but 
 in 1830, they obtained a post-office. James M. Allan was appointed post- 
 master. Postage on letters at that period was twenty-five cents, and 
 
510 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 many were the devices resorted to to obtain that amount, to enable a 
 person to get a letter out of the office. 
 
 In the Winter of 1836-7, James M. Allan went to Vandalia and 
 secured a separate organization of Henry County, it having been before 
 that time under the jurisdiction of Knox County. At the first county 
 election, in June, 1837, thirty-seven votes were polled. 
 
 Distance from market at this early period kept prices down, so that 
 for several years corn was worth only ten or twelve cents a bushel ; wheat 
 thirty to fifty ; pork a dollar and a half per hundred ; and cows ten or 
 twelve dollars each. This was the period of the great financial depres- 
 sion of 1837-8. Yet, struggling with adversity, the community made 
 progress. Other families of like sympathy were attracted to the settle- 
 ment, and they are deserving of almost equal credit with the original 
 colonists. Some of these were the households of Marcus B. Osborne, 
 Lyman Snow, the first blacksmith, Philo Ward, Dr. Enos Pomeroy, Mr. 
 Gilmore and Mr. Richards. The town grew but slowly, and for several 
 3^ears before the railroad was built was almost at a stand-still. But that 
 great thoroughfare brought the place out into the world and gave it a new 
 impulse towards that business and commercial status which it has 
 attained. 
 
 The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad was surveyed in 
 1850, and completed through the county in 1854. At this latter elate the 
 population of Geneseo was hardly 500, and the trade of the place chiefly 
 with the farming community around it. But no sooner had the railroad 
 become a reality than an active change was manifest in the town. What 
 before had been a dead town in many respects at once sprang into active 
 busy life. That portion of land comprising at present the business part 
 of the cit} r was the property of Mr. Merritt Munson, who had it surveyed 
 and laid out in 1853 and '5-1. He at once offered good inducements to 
 any who would erect business houses upon it. 
 
 The first brick business house in the town was built in the Summer 
 of 1854, by the Perry Brothers. It is now the furniture manufactory of 
 A. H. &M. Green. The property owners of the old town made strenuous 
 efforts to retain the trade in the old places, and although they succeeded 
 for a time, it was ultimately of no avail, for the railroad gradually and 
 surely drew the center of trade and business towards the depot. Until 
 the erection of the Perry Brothers' store, in 1854, all trade was carried 
 on in wooden buildings, and, indeed, there were but few of any kind. Now 
 the increasing trade demanded larger and better buildings, and soon 
 other brick structures appeared. The Methodist Episcopal Church was 
 founded about this time, and erected their first house of worship, now 
 Teutonia Hall. Prior to this there had been but one church in the place. 
 and that occupied the upper story of the Seminary building. But the 
 increase of population strengthened other denominations, so that soon 
 churches of different orders were tunned. So, also, of the public schools : 
 an impulse was given to them which soon absorbed all special attempts 
 at education, and the Seminary was converted into the principal building 
 for the graded school system. 
 
 In an article contributed to the Gf-eneseo Republic, of December 15, 
 18G5, by Mr. Merritt Munson, one of the prominent citizens and early 
 settlers, showing the standing of the town in 1853, the following state- 
 ment is made : 
 
HISTOID V OF HENRY COUNTY. 511 
 
 " Number of families within the corporation, - - '45 
 Number of tenements within the corporation, 
 Number of tenements outside the corporation, within a 
 
 limit of ten miles square, ----- :;i 
 
 Number of families outside the corporation, within a limit 
 
 of ten miles square, ------ .•',:', 
 
 Population of Geneseo, January 1, 1853, - 200 
 
 Population outside the corporation, within a limit of ten 
 
 miles square, __-___-_ 17.", 
 Total population, 18-1:!. -____- 375 
 
 Present population of Geneseo (1865), - - - - 3,000 
 Present population, within a limit of ten miles square, - 2,500 
 Total population, - - 5,500 
 
 Increase in thirteen years, 14 to 1." 
 
 The article further says : 
 
 " At the time mentioned (Jan. 1, 1853), there was no church edifice 
 in town (the Congregational Church used for a place of worship the 
 upper story of the Seminary building); there were two lawyers, two 
 doctors, one tavern, two shoe shops, three stores, one tin shop, one har- 
 ness shop, two blacksmiths, one tailor, one cooper shop, which, together 
 with some half dozen carpenters, joiners and masons, constituted the 
 business force of the town. 
 
 The lawyers were : James M. Allan and W. Sanford : the doctors, 
 Enos Pomeroy and R. J. Stough ; the merchants, Henry G. Sleight, Perry 
 Brothers, and G. H. King ; the shoemakers, E. Bryant and John Gustus ; 
 the landlord, George Richards: tinner, John Anderson; harness-maker, 
 Josiah Stewart : blacksmiths, Lyman Snow and Hiram Deyo ; cooper, S. 
 Howard, and tailor, James Young.'" 
 
 In June, 1855, the editor of the Rock Islander visited Geneseo. An 
 article from his pen was published in the Henry County Dial, of June 
 21, from which a good idea of the growth and trade of the town at that 
 period may be obtained. He says : 
 
 "During the year 1854, there were one hundred new buildings 
 erected in Geneseo, and thus far in the present year (1855), there have 
 been about seventy built. Four hotels are well sup- 
 
 ported, and doing a good trade. * * * Several new mer- 
 
 cantile buildings have been and are still being erected. That of the 
 Perry Brothers is thirty-five by sixty-live feet, and three stories high. 
 Sleight Brothers are also erecting a good mercantile house opposite the 
 southwest corner of the park. * * * The Methodist Episcopal 
 Church, now under the care of Pew H. J. Humphreys, is to have the first 
 large church bell in the county. It will cost $300. * 
 
 The professions arc well represented in the village. There are three 
 lawyers, a half a dozen or more physicians, and five ministers — some of 
 whom are retired. The town has three drug stores, three groceries, two 
 furniture stores, three shoe stores, two stove and hardware stores, two tin 
 shops, eight dry-goods stores, one clothing store, three lumber yards, 
 four blacksmith shops, one saddler shop, two livery stables, one bakery, 
 one banking house, two carriage factories, one jewelry store, one meat 
 
512 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 market, four joiner shops, three forwarding houses, one of which does a 
 business of 2,500 bushels of corn daily." 
 
 A great part of this trade had come to Geneseo after the year 1858, 
 and this advance in business has kept steadily on, until this number of 
 business houses is in nearly all cases doubled, and many others added. 
 
 On February 14, 1855, Geneseo was incorporated as a town, and 
 remained under that form of government until February 16, 1865, when, 
 by a special act of legislature, it was incorporated as a city. 
 
 The cabin of R. R. Stewart was the first hotel in town. He sold 
 this to Mr. A. Miller, in the year 1854, who removed the cabin, and 
 erected a frame structure in its place. This he enlarged at various times, 
 and occupied until 1864, when it was destroyed by fire. He at once 
 began the erection of the present fine structure, capable of accommodat- 
 ing over one hundred guests, which was opened to the public in June, 
 1866. 
 
 The building of mills was commenced in 1855, when the first one was 
 erected near the railroad. In a few years after another was added, and 
 again a few years later, a third. All are in successful operation at present. 
 
 The number of fine business houses and palatial residences show 
 wealth and taste, and evince that Geneseo will keep pace in the march 
 of improvement with the beautiful and well tilled country around her. 
 
 VILLAGE CORPORATION. 
 
 Geneseo was incorporated as a village under a board of trustees, by 
 special act of the General Assembly, approved February 14, 1855. The 
 following were the charter members of the board: Merritt Munson, Enos 
 Pomeroy, Robert Getty, John Willshire, Alfred W. Perry. 
 
 The election boards were as follows: First election, April 2, 1855; 
 seventy-six votes polled — Merritt Munson, President, O. A. Turner, A. 
 W. Curtis, J. F. Dresser, Luther C. Sleight. 
 
 Second election, April 7, 1856. James M. Allan, President, H. 
 McArthur, T. D. Crook, O. P. Beebe, O. A. Turner. 
 
 Third election, April 6, 1857. F. P. Brown, President, Robert Getty, 
 H. A. Ainsworth, J. B. Hagin, J. D. K. Sleight. 
 
 Fourth Election, April 5, 1858. Robert Getty, President, F. P. 
 Brown. Solon Fleming, J. M. Hosford, Liberty Crosset. 
 
 Fifth election, April 4, 1859. Joshua Harper, President, J. P. Long, 
 Joseph Hammond, Cyrus Kinsey, Enos Pomeroy. 
 
 Sixth election, April 2, 1860. Joseph Hammond, President, Cyrus 
 Kinsey, J. P. Long, Elisha M. Stewart, W. P. Blackiston. 
 
 Seventh election, April 1, 1861. George Richards, President, David 
 L. Perry, P. H. Sniff, Albert McCurdy, J. B. Byers. 
 
 Eighth election, April 7, 1862. James McBroom, President, A. B. 
 Kinsey, E. M. Stewart, J. F. Dresser, Solon Kendall. 
 
 Ninth election, April 6, 1863. James McBroom, President, Solon 
 Kendall, E. A. Wood, J. J. Town, P. H. Beveridge. 
 
 Tenth election, April 4, 1864. I. N. Wilson, President, P. H. Bev- 
 eridge, E. A. Wood, Albert McCurdy, Peter Worrall. 
 
 Village Clerks. William T. Allan, 1855 to 1850. R. F. Steele, 1859 
 to 1862. J. F. Dresser, 1862 to 1863. Solon Kendall, 1863 to 1864. 
 James McBroom, 1864 to 1865. 
 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 513 
 
 CITY CORPORATION. 
 
 The act of the Legislature incorporating Geneseo as a city was 
 approved February 16, 1865. It provides for a city government consisting 
 of a Mayor, elected annually, and a Board of Aldermen, two of whom 
 are elected from each ward, and hold their office two years. The city is 
 at present divided into two wards. The names of the original incorpor- 
 ators are: Isaac X. Wilson, Andrew Crawford and Joseph A. Sawyer. 
 The following is a list of the Mayors of the city since the adoption of the 
 charter of 1865. 
 
 Mayors. George E. Wait, 1865 to 1867. Joseph Hammond, 18(57 to 
 1870. John D. Grant, 1870 to 1871. Warren P. Cook, 1871 to 1874. 
 Robert F. Steele, 1874 to 1877. 
 
 Aldermen. 1865. — James Bradley, I. N. Stewart, Joseph Ham- 
 mond, E. A. Wood. 
 
 1866. — I. N. Stewart, Joseph Hammond, E. M. Stewart, Alexander 
 White. 
 
 1867. — E. M. Stewart, S. S. Throop, Isaac N. Wilson, Alexander 
 White. 
 
 1868.— Wright L. Kidder, Robert D. Boice, S. S. Throop, Isaac N. 
 Wilson. 
 
 1869.— Warren P. Cook, Daniel Jones, Robert D. Boice, Wright L. 
 Kidder. 
 
 1870. — xALbert H. Wood, William Leach, Daniel Jones, Warren P. 
 Cook. 
 
 1871. — Isaac N. Wilson, George A. Brown, A. Perry Fisk, William 
 Leach. 
 
 1872. — George A. Brown, George Turner, Isaac N.Wilson, A. Periw 
 Fisk. 
 
 1873. — George A. Brown, George Turner, James Morton, Simon Ott. 
 
 1874. — James Morton, Simon Ott, Lorenzo Hitchcock, William Smith. 
 
 1875. — William Smith, Lorenzo Hitchcock, H. V. Fisher, Philip S. 
 Schnabele. 
 
 1876.— J. N. Green, George G. Mowry, H. V. Fisher, Philip S. 
 Schnabele. 
 
 City Clerks. William T. Allan, 1865 to 1866. R. F. Steele, 1866 to 
 1872. Thomas R. Harker, 1872 to 1873. L. C. Campbell, 1873 to 1874. 
 Charles Morton, 1874 to 1875. William H. Owen, 1875 to 1877. 
 
 Police Magistrates. J. A. McConnell, 1865 to . L. C. Camp- 
 bell. 1868 to 1873. F. H. Mc Arthur. 1873 to 1877. 
 
 THE PRESS. 
 
 In August, 1855, James Bowie commenced the publication of the 
 Geneseo Democratic Standard, which was the first newspaper started here. 
 It was established in the interests of large land-holders on the North Side, 
 and to build up that part of the town. At the end of about a year and a 
 half the enterprise was abandoned, and the proprietor went to New 
 Orleans. He returned in 1857, revived the Standard as a Democratic 
 party paper, published it about a year, when its light went out forever. 
 It was, the last time, printed in the building now owned and occupied by 
 McBroom & Wilson as a grain warehouse. Bowie died here in 1859. 
 
514 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 In June, 1856, I. S. Hyatt issued the first number of the Greneseo 
 Republic from the building on Main Street, occupied by I. S. Hutchins as 
 a furniture store, and now by Charles Sweney. Ill fortune attending the 
 publication of it, Hyatt failed, and the paper passed into the hands of 
 assignees — J. M. Allan and O. A. Turner — in February, 1858, of whom it 
 was purchased within a month, by Merritt Munson. In December, 1858, 
 the paper was bought by Hobbs & Lewis, of Mr. Munson. In November, 
 1863, Hobbs acquired the interest of Lewis; at the same time Adam 
 Lieberknecht purchased the Advocate of James M. Hosford, and on the 
 18th of that month the Republic and Advocate were consolidated, and for 
 more than thirteen years have been published under the name of The 
 Gf-eneseo Republic, of which the senior partner has been the editor for 
 nearly nineteen years. It is Republican in politics. 
 
 In August, 1858, Merritt Munson began the publication of a monthly, 
 called The Christian Philosopher, and continued it one year. The name 
 fairly indicated its aims and objects. It was ably conducted, and well 
 sustained. 
 
 Early in the campaign of 1860 an association of Republicans started 
 a paper called the Journal. It was printed at the Republic office. Its 
 editors were, in their order, James Ireland, George W. Shaw. William 
 Smith, and lastly, George A. Hobbs. It died with the close of the cam- 
 paign, too many cooks having hastened its demise. 
 
 In early Summer, 1862, Major James M. Hosford, of the old "Henry 
 County Regiment," commenced the publication of the Union Advocate, in 
 rooms in the bank building, on Main Street, and continued the same until 
 November, 1863. Being at the front during these years, fighting the 
 battles of his country, the paper suffered for want of his personal atten- 
 tion, and on his return, finding better business, he sold out to Mr. Lieber- 
 knecht, who disposed of it as before mentioned. It was a first-class 
 Republican journal. 
 
 On January 16, 1874, Belvel & Fisher issued the first number of The 
 Henry Count// News, and published it four weeks, when Mr. Fisher sold 
 his interest to Henry L. Kiner. The firm was Belvel & Kiner until June 
 5, 1874, when Belvel sold to John Christian, and since that date the paper 
 has been published by John Christian and Henry L. Kiner, under the firm 
 name of Christian & Kiner. It is neutral in politics. By reason of its 
 thorough attention to the interests of the county, it has acquired a good 
 and influential circulation. It maintains local reporters, and correspon- 
 dents in nearly all the villages and towns of the county. Its editor is 
 Henry L. Kiner. 
 
 THE SCHOOLS. 
 
 The present excellent public schools of Geneseo have grown up 
 gradually from a very small beginning in a rude cabin erected on the 
 public square in 1837. Hence the first educational efforts are coeval 
 with the existence of the place, and have grown as it has advanced in 
 population and importance. 
 
 To Miss Susannah Stewart, now Mrs. James M. Allan, of Geneseo, 
 belongs the honor of having first taught the young idea, how to shoot 
 within the precincts of this city. She taught in the cabin aforesaid, on 
 the public square, in 1837. For the interest some of the "old settlers*" 
 will take in the matter, we here introduce the roll of her pupils, sixteen 
 
 
H1STOKY OF HENRY COUNTY. 515 
 
 iii number: Emily Ward, now Mrs. Olmstead, of Galesburg, 111.; Orlo 
 Manville, now living in Kansas: Roderick S. Manville, deceased ; New- 
 ton Manville, residing in Iowa ; Harriet Cone, now Mrs. Win. Miller, of 
 Geneseo ; Clara Qone, now - Mrs. E. M. Stewart, of Geneseo ; Alonzo 
 
 Cone, deceased : BaFayette Stew ail . removed to Wichita, Kansas ; Jo- 
 siah T.Stewart, deceased: Geo. W. Stewart, Wichita, Kansas: Mary 
 Bartlett, at present Mrs. Hiram Cady, of Geneseo; George Bartlett, 
 deceased: Amanda Bartlett, now Mrs. Taylor, residing in California; 
 Orin Bartlett. Mercer Co., 111.: Augustus Bartlett, deceased ; and Sarah 
 Ann Bartlett, at present residing in Mercer Co., 111. 
 
 It will be seen that only three of the above are now living' in Gen- 
 eseo, and that live of the number are dead. 
 
 While Miss Susannah Stewart was managing the first school in the 
 canvas-covered cabin in Geneseo in 1837, two of her sisters were teach-- 
 ing elsewhere in the county, viz. : Narcissa, afterwards Mrs. Wells, 
 taught in the vicinity of George Brandenburgh's. probably at the house 
 of P. K. Hanna ; and Parmelia, now Mrs. Dr. Hume, of Geneseo, 
 taught at Wethersfield. The Stewarts were therefore the pioneer teach- 
 ers in Henry County. 
 
 In the Summer of 1838 a frame building was erected on the site of 
 the present Congregational Church, which was used both for school and 
 church purposes, till the seminary was built, in 184(5. Narcissa Stewart 
 taught here in 1838. During 1839, a young Mr. Holmes, who had been 
 sent by Rev. Jason Chapin, taught. In the Spring- of 1840 Mr. Chapin 
 came, with his family, and in June he commenced teaching, and contin- 
 ued as teacher till he was removed by death, in September, 1846. 
 
 One of the earliest provisions in the sale of town lots was. that the 
 proceeds of a certain number should be applied to the erection of a semi- 
 nary of higher learning. 
 
 Rarely has a more noteworthy self-denial been exhibited than that 
 which prosecuted the building of the brick seminary. In the poverty of 
 the people they subscribed labor. They worked in the brick-yard ; they 
 worked upon the building, tending masons. Some young men, just com- 
 ing of age. subscribed two hundred dollars, to be worked out. Then. 
 just as the walls were up, a storm blew down the sides, which were 
 immediately rebuilt. The building was opened for school in the Autumn 
 of 1846. 
 
 The institution was chartered by the Legislature of Illinois as the 
 Geneseo Manual Labor High School: this name was afterward, by the 
 same authority, changed to Geneseo Seminary. Rnt'us Hubbard, the fust 
 president of the board of trustees. E. Cone and .burns Wilcox were the 
 incorporators. 
 
 Following Mr. Chapin, lor seven years, the seminary was under the 
 care of Rev. A. Lyman, who by teaching, by persistent efforts, at home 
 and abroad, to raise funds for the completion of the seminary, getting 
 three thousand dollars from the Bast, and by preaching a part of the 
 time for the church, performed a prodigious amount of laborious and 
 self-denying service. Miss Pomeroy (now Mrs. F. Bascom), Miss Hook- 
 er, Miss Foster and Miss Earl were his accomplished assistants. 
 
 Rev. S. H. Waldo was for a few months in temporary charge of the 
 institution. Then Mr. M. S. Cro r./ell, just from Amherst College, fol- 
 
516 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 lowed, for a short time. He enlisted in the army, and came out from a 
 four years' service as lieutenant colonel, and is now in the ministry in 
 California. He was succeeded by a Mr. Bartlett, who was assisted by Miss 
 Sarah Andrews and Miss Hume. After accomplishing a great deal of 
 good, the seminary found itself competing with the increasingly popular 
 system of graded schools, and the place too small to sustain both. Hav- 
 ing a considerable amount of accumulated indebtedness, the trustees at 
 last sold the brick seminary building and grounds to the city, to be used 
 as the High School of the public system ; and so in a new form it is serv- 
 ing the cause of higher education. 
 
 The present system of graded schools was instituted in 1856. At 
 that time the Central School-house was built. This was one year pre- 
 vious to the purchase of the Seminaiy building by the school authorities ; 
 and this latter, together with the former building, then containing four 
 rooms, gave ample accommodations to all who desired the advantages 
 afforded for an education. Prof. Abbott was Superintendent. A few 
 changes in this office brought it down to the administration of Prof. G. 
 G. Alvord, now in charge of the public schools of the city of Cairo, 111. ; 
 after whom Prof. E. P. Burlingham was Superintendent. 
 
 By the year 1866 the increase in the growth of the city demanded 
 more room, and the building on the north side of the railroad was erected. 
 It at first contained but four rooms, but two more were added in 1871. 
 The basement of the Unitarian Church, also, has been procured, at a 
 rental of "$200 a year, and fitted up for a school-room. 
 
 At present there are three school-houses in the district, and the 
 value of the school property is about $20,000. The amount expended 
 for school purposes during the year 1876 was $8,191.03. Fifteen teach- 
 ers were employed, as follows : three in the High School, three in the 
 Grammar Schools, four in the Intermediate and five in the Primary 
 Departments. The number of pupils enrolled during the year was 1,021 ; 
 average attendance, 711. The district is out of debt, and tl e schools 
 are all in a prosperous condition. The number in attendance at the 
 High School was 121 ; in the Grammar Schools 136 ; Intermediate De- 
 partments, 346 ; Primary Departments, 418. 
 
 THE CHURCHES. 
 
 The city contains thirteen regularly organized churches, the oldest 
 of which is the Congregationalist. It was organized by an ecclesiastical 
 council in Bergen, Genesee County, New York, September 13, 1836. 
 Rev. Messrs. Wilcox, Hull and Bridgman acted in the couneil. The 
 two Messrs. Cone, C. K. Bartlett, J. C. Ward, and Harry Manville, with 
 their wives and the three children, Mary E. and Amanda E. Bartlett, 
 and Harriet Cone, constituted the church of thirteen members. Elisha 
 Cone and J. C. Ward were chosen and ordained as deacons. A sermon 
 was preached from that beautifully appropriate text: " He that goeth forth 
 and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, 
 bringing his sheaves with him." 
 
 The little church was now read}' to go forth to the place assigned it 
 by the colony, whither it arrived in due time. At first religious services 
 were held in the cabins of the settlers : but as soon as the rude school- 
 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 517 
 
 house was erected on the public square, it was used also as a house of 
 worship. 
 
 The first communion was held in the house of Deacon Ward, April 
 18, 1838. It was a day well remembered, by a hail storm, which broke 
 nearly all the windows in the settlement. The officiating minister was 
 Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury, of Andover. The noted edifice on the square 
 was used by the congregation but one Summer. In 1838 another school 
 building- was erected, which was subsequently removed to the site of the 
 present Congregational Church. This was used for church purposes till 
 1848, when the seminary building was completed, and was thenceforward 
 used as a house of worship till the erection of the church, in 1855. The 
 church was dedicated on the 28th of May, 1856, the sermon being preached 
 by the pastor, Rev. S. H. Waldo. The occasion was one of great rejoic- 
 ing by the people. The church was the one still occupied by the Con- 
 gregational body of this city. At the time it was built it was considered 
 the finest church building west of Chicago. For a while lay services 
 were conducted. The first regular pastor was Rev. Jairus Wilcox, who 
 in May, 1838, came to the colony with his family, and in June was elected 
 pastor, upon a salary of four hundred dollars. In the seminary at Yale 
 he had promised Flavel Bascom that he would go West. It was in 
 response to Mr. Bascom's continued solicitations that he came. Arrived 
 at Chicago, after ten days upon the lakes, his family was met by C. K. 
 Bartlett and Anson M. Hubbard, who moved them in. Having been 
 drawn through many sloughs with chains, they came to Green River, 
 where there was neither bridge, nor ferry, nor ford. Finding Mrs. Gor- 
 don at her home, upon the bank, it took but a word to interest her in the 
 new family. She said she would set them over ; and so, instructing them 
 to swim the horses over by the side of the canoe, she had the wheels of 
 each wagon set into two canoes, and so ferried them over. 
 
 Going first into Deacon Ward's cabin, Mr. Wilcox built a log shanty 
 on his place, north of the village, and covered it with hay. There they 
 lived nine months. A traveling clergyman, upon being invited to spend 
 the night with them, declined, saying that his health and life were too 
 valuable to be thus exposed. Mr. Wilcox had a business tact, which 
 made him useful to the secularities of the place. It has been said that 
 the community is not a little indebted to his taste and enterprise for the 
 ornamenting of the public square and the streets of the town with trees. 
 He was also greatly interested in the seminary, making two trips to the 
 East in its behalf, and looking up the first two principals of the institu- 
 tion — Revs. Jason Chapin and Addison Lyman. Indeed he took up the 
 entire interest of the colony into his aspiration, and accomplished great 
 good as the pioneer missionary. In 1845 he closed his labors here and 
 removed to Chicago, to take charge of the Seamen's Bethel, in which ser- 
 vice he was engaged until called to his reward, leaving his family to 
 grow up iu that city into a, sphere of influence and usefulness. After 
 him Rev. William T. Allan supplied the pulpit six or eight months. 
 
 The next minister was Rev. Addison Lyman, from Torangford, Con- 
 necticut, who began his services hereon the <)th of October, L845. In 
 this capacity he served for two years, until he entered upon the princi- 
 palship of the seminary, continuing, however, to supply the desk for some 
 months, till a pastor was secured. Rev. C. S. Cady served the church 
 
518 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 one year from the 1st of October, 1848. Rev. A. J. Copeland then served 
 the church, from the 1st of December, 1849, to February, 1852. The 
 church then called Rev. H. Ward : but having already accepted a call at 
 Lyndon, he declined. His most acceptable ministry there was soon cut 
 short by a casualty that ended his life. Rev. J. W. North occupied the 
 pulpit for one year, from November, 1852. The next pastor was Rev. S. 
 H. Waldo, who labored three years, from January, 1855, to January, 
 1858. Under his pastorate this house of worship was erected, forming 
 a new era in the history of the church. Next comes the pastorate of 
 Rev. Milo N. Miles, during the two years of 1858 and 1859. Then that 
 of Rev. B. C. Ward for one year and a half. Rev. J. T. Cook, now a resi- 
 dent physician, two years, those of 1862 and 1863. During the year 1864, 
 Rev. M. N. Miles served as supply. In May, 1865, Rev. Harry Brickett 
 began his labors and remained seven years. He resigned in 1872, and 
 was succeeded by II. G. McArthur, who occupied the pulpit two years, 
 and was followed by Rev. T. C. Jerome one year. At the expiration of 
 that time the present pastor, Rev. < ). W. Fay, was called. There arc- 
 now 275 members. 
 
 The Sabbath-school was commenced in the rude tabernacle upon the 
 square, in 1837, and has been continued through Summer and Winter. 
 Its first superintendent was Deacon Ward, who continued in this office 
 until his removal from the place, in 1855, except that Rev. John T. Pierce 
 held this office during 1852 and 1853. After him Mr. John G. Walker 
 served as superintendent two or three years ; then Deacon Huntington, 
 and then Mr. A. M. Hubbard. Mr. H. Thomas, in 1856, was installed 
 in this office, and remained in it till 1871, with the exception of the year 
 and a half of the efficient service of J. T. K. Sleight, himself a child of 
 the Sabbath-school. Under Mr. Thomas the monthly Sabbath-school con- 
 cert was introduced, and has been continued with increasing interest and 
 profit. During the last ten years the number of scholars has increased 
 from eighty-five to two hundred and fifty. 
 
 Baptist Church. In March, 1860, Rev. W. G. Johnson visited this 
 place on his way from Rock Island to Princeton, Bureau Co. On the 
 20th of that month a meeting was held at the Seminary Hall, which was 
 the initial movement to the organization of tin 1 Baptist Church of Gene- 
 seo. April 14, the organization was effected by the union in church 
 covenant of twenty-three persons, whose names are as follows : 
 
 Rev. and Mrs. W. G. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Topping, Mr. and 
 Mrs. H. F. McCartney, Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. 
 Like. Mr. H. Like, Mr. R. V. Amsden, Miss Laura Ann Amsden, John 
 and Matilda Vernon, Delia Frank, Emeline Goss, Sarah Lynch, F. Mc- 
 Hose, C. L. Ainsworth, W. B. Johnson, Emma Taylor and Sarah Caulkins. 
 
 The pastor, Rev. W. U. Johnson, remained sonic time, and was suc- 
 ceeded by Rev. E. D. Dickerson. Others who have filled the pulpit air 
 Rev. W. P. Pattison, Rev. A. R. Newton and Rev. .Mr. Sharpe. Rev. L. 
 J. Langridge is the present pastor. 
 
 The meeting for organization was held in the M. E. Church; after- 
 wards they occupied the Seminary Hall till the present church was com- 
 pleted in 1864. The building cost $4,000. The present membership is 
 about 120, and the average attendance at the Sunday-school, 75. 
 
 The Presbyterian Church. This congregation, which now numbers 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 519 
 
 •seventy-five members, and one hundred Sunday scholars, was organized. 
 Nov. 3, 1863, with fifteen members. They were: A. McClain and wife, 
 G. W. Gosliorn and wife, M. S. Boice and wife, J. W. McCracken and 
 wife, Charles W. Long and wife, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Bracken, Mrs. Craw- 
 ford, F. W. Gale and George Richards. The committee to organize, Rev. 
 S. T. Wilson and Rev. David Kelley, of Rock Island, were appointed by 
 the Rock River Presbytery. The earliest meetings of this congregation 
 were held in a small frame building on North Street, now occupied by 
 the Swede Methodists. In 1866, they erected their present commodious 
 house of worship which they now occupy. It cost the church $9,000. 
 October 20, 1861, Rev. J. C. Barr was called to the pastorate, and 
 remained until Sept. 2, 1871. Nov. 1 of that .year, Rev. E. H. Curtis 
 was called, and occupied the pulpit until April, 1873. The present pas- 
 tor, Rev. A. J. Stead, commenced his labors Sept. 1, 1874. 
 
 Protestant Episcopal (Trinity) Church. About the year 1856, meet- 
 ings were held by persons embracing this faith, and in the following 
 year the parish was organized. The first wardens were : Perry Ransom 
 and George Condish, and the vestrymen, John T. Young, Benj. Graham, 
 William Saunders and John Huestes. Divine services were held in vari- 
 ous places until the year 1863, when the present house of worship was 
 constructed, after the English style of architecture, costing $2,500. 
 
 The names of the successive clergymen are as follows: Rev. Alanson 
 Welton, Rev. Samuel Goodale, Rev. William Greene, Rev. P. B. Morri- 
 son, Rev. Geo. C. Griswold, Rev. Dr. Walker, and Rev. F. B. Nash. 
 The present rector, Rev. T. N. Benedict, took charge of the parish, Nov. 
 25, 1873. The membership is now about 45, and the attendance at Sun- 
 day-school 40. 
 
 The Unitarian Church. The members comprising this religious 
 society, met at first for divine worship in Sawyer's Hall, where in the 
 month of November, 1868, they were organized into a church. They 
 continued to meet in this hall until 1874, when they erected their present 
 house of worship, costing about $6,000. 
 
 Rev. M. J. Miller, who is still pastor, presided at the organization, 
 when eighteen members were admitted. There are now nearly 100, and 
 a Sunday-school which enrolls 125 pupils. 
 
 German M. E. Church. In 1860, in Januan r , the first meetings of 
 the Germans belonging to the M. E. Church, were held in private houses. 
 Shortly after they were organized into an ecclesiastical body by Rev. 
 William Kammermeyer, and twenty-three persons united. The same 
 year the church and parsonage were erected. The church was used until 
 1874, when the present comfortable structure was finished and occupied. 
 The parsonage is yet used. Rev. Kammermeyer remained two years, 
 when Rev. Charles Schneider was called, who preached three years. 
 Since then the succession of pastors has been as follows: Rev. Henry 
 Withorn, two years ; Rev. William Winter, three years ; Rev. W. Zap- 
 pen, one year ; Rev. Gustav Zolman, one year ; Rev. Frederick Arensper- 
 ger, two years ; Rev. William Bulke, three years ; Rev. William Schoerig, 
 one year ; when the present pastor, Rev. Louis Kunz was called. The 
 number of members is now forty-two, and the number of Sunday-school 
 scholars forty. 
 
 The Catholic Church. Movements to organize a Catholic Church in 
 4 s 
 
520 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 Geneseo were begun by laymen, prominent among whom were James 
 Bradley and Patrick O'Connell. Meetings were held in private houses and 
 in a room over Mr. Bradley's store,when, in 1863, the church was organized. 
 At that date it comprised about forty families, and for some time was 
 ministered to by priests from Rock Island. The congregation is in the 
 Diocese of Chicago, of which the Rt. Re v. Thomas Foley is Bishop. In the 
 Spring of the same year they were organized; they erected their church 
 at a cost of nearly $8,000. The Rev. Thomas Ackley, preached to them 
 during the years 1866-7. Rev. Frederick Smith followed him in 1867 Rev. 
 H. O'Gara McShane commenced his labors in 1871, and continues in 
 charge. The number of families is now about 400. The attendance at 
 Sunday-school is about 50. 
 
 German Lutheran Church. The proper title is the Evangelical 
 Lutheran German. This church was organized in 1863, when the follow- 
 ing named persons became members: A. Eichhorn, W. Kittenzer, G. 
 Wiegand, A. Wiele, J. Young, L. Hilmer, M. Schuh, J. Hitzer. 
 
 The church building was erected in 1864, and cost $ 1,500. The 
 following, in the order named, have officiated as pastors: E. Sunfstueck, 
 C. W. Ernst, S. Hamm, and P. Hanson. 
 
 Zioirs Church of the Evangelical Association. The members com- 
 prising this church were organized into an ecclesiastical body in the 
 Spring of 1857. At this time about fifteen persons united, and until the 
 erection of their first church edifice in 1860, held divine service in the 
 houses of the members. This year they erecttd a house of worship, cost- 
 in«' $1,000. This they occupied ten years, when, the growth of the con- 
 gregation demanding more room, the church was sold and the present 
 larger and more commodious house was erected. This latter cost nearly 
 $6,000. 
 
 The Rev. Conrad Speilmann presided at the organization,, and 
 occasionally preached here, the charge being until 18.70 a mission. After 
 him the following ministers have successively filled the pulpit ; Rev. 
 John Dengel, Rev. Amos Gackly, Rev. Enoch V. Freeden, Rev. John 
 Deno-el, Rev. S. E. Heilmann; Rev. Conrad Speilmann, Rev. John Kurz, 
 Rev. Enoch V. Freeden, Rev. Michael Heyl, and the present pastor, Rev. 
 Martin Stamm. The membership is now 154, and the attendance at the 
 Sunday-school, 150. 
 
 The services are held in the German language, almost the entire 
 congregation being of that nationality. 
 
 The Swedish Lutheran Church was organized at the house of John 
 Gustus, June 27, 1856, with twelve members. Meetings for religious 
 exercises were held in private houses until the church was erected. This 
 was completed and occupied about the year 1859, at a cost of $700. In 
 1874 it was remodeled and enlarged, at an expense of $800, and is now a 
 very comfortable structure. The first regular pastor was Rev. Nils 
 Anderson, who came in 1865, and remained till 1869. The following 
 year, the Rev. C. J. Malmberg was called, who filled the pulpit six years. 
 At present the congregation is without a settled minister. 
 
 The membership is 214. The attendance at Sunday-school is about 
 40 ; the children only of this denomination attending. 
 
 The Swede Methodist. Organized in 1864, by Rev. B. Witing. 
 Services were held at that time in the German Church, and the next year 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 521 
 
 at Moderwell's Hall, on Main Street. Rev. A. L. Erickson was pastor. 
 In 1866, the present church was built, the lot costing $600. The follow- 
 ing have officiated as pastors : Rev. O. Gunderson, two years ; Rev. A. 
 L. Erickson, one year ; Rev. John Lind, three years ; Rev. John Wigren, 
 two years ; Rev. H. W. Ekland is the present pastor. 
 
 Methodist Episcopal Church. The earliest meetings of this church 
 in Geneseo were held in the old Seminary. The first class was organized 
 b} r Rev. H. J. Humphrey about 1854, and consisted of six members. The 
 first quarterly conference was held at the house of Rev. H. J. Humphrey, 
 on the 3d of November, 1856 ; Rev. R. N. Morse, presiding elder ; Rev. 
 H. J. Humphrey, preacher in charge ; Caleb Rauson. recording steward; 
 Rev. G. C. Wooodruff, secretary. The presiding elder's claim \va ... . 
 at $60 ; the preacher's at $436. The names of the original members were 
 as follows: Rev. H. Van Order, Levi Hamilton, G. A. Luvin, D. B. 
 Brown, S. S. Throop, J. A. McConnell. 
 
 The first church was built on the west side of South State Street, 
 and is now known as Teutonia Hall. The second church was built on 
 the east side of North State Street. It was commenced under the 
 pastorate of Rev. H. Ritchie, in 1865, completed under the administration 
 of Rev. S. G. J. Worthington, and dedicated by Bishop T. Bowman, in 
 September, 1872. Its cost was about $22,000. Rev. II. G. Humphrey, 
 the first pastor, served one year. He was followed by Rev. A. D. McCool, 
 one year ; Mr. McCool's successors were Rev. J. Soul, two years ; Rev. 
 E. Ranson, two years; Rev. N. C. Lewis, one year; Rev. E. Wasmuth, 
 three years ; Rev. H. Richie, tw T o years ; Rev. A. P. Crist, two years ; 
 Rev. S. G. J. Worthington, three years; Rev. W. P. Graves, two years; 
 Rev. M. Spurlock, two years. The present pastor is Rev. G. W. Arnold. 
 The membership of the church at present (1877) is 200, with the attend- 
 ance of an equal number in the Sunday-school. 
 
 ORION 
 • 
 
 Is situated in the western part of the county, near the junction of the 
 R., R. I. & St. L., and Rockport, Peoria & R. I. Railroads, and contains 
 about five hundred inhabitants. It was laid out December 26, 1853, by 
 Charles W. Dean, and was for some time called Deanington. The change 
 of the name was made in 1867. 
 
 The earliest settler in the township w T as Mahlon B. Lloyd, who 
 located in 1837, and has always been most favorably known. He labored 
 hard in the interest of the railroads through this part of the county, and 
 devoted much time and considerable of his wealth to their furtherance. 
 In 1852 he brought the first reaper into the township. His son Charles 
 was the first white male child born within its limits. Mrs. Mary Ann 
 Jordan, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth K. Blackfan, was the first white 
 female child born in the township. 
 
 In 1840 Dr. Alfred Trego commenced the practice of medicine here. 
 He, and two horses he drove, were universally known to the early resi- 
 dents. The Blackfan families came about 1841. Mis. Elizabeth K. 
 Blackfan, wife of William Blackfan, who died in 1843, kepi ihe first 
 post-office in this locality. She was appointed to the office November 12, 
 1850, then called Orion, and held the position until after the location of 
 
522 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 Orion in 1853. The office was called La Grange, having been estab- 
 lished at that colony purchase. This being abandoned, the office was 
 removed to Mrs. Blackfan's house. This woman, though early left with 
 a family to support, succeeded in gaining considerable property, and was 
 always an earnest worker for the moral growth of the town, and aided as 
 much as any settler in its material prosperity. 
 
 Some of the first educators in the township were Charles Trego, who 
 taught the first select school; Miss M. E. Laird, who was similarly em- 
 ployed seven years, and Sarah B. Lewis, who taught the first district 
 school. This was held in 1847. The deficiency heretofore in educational 
 facilities was supplied by these select schools. That of Miss Laird gained 
 considerable notoriety, pupils from other states attending. 
 
 The marriage of Edward Blackfan to Susan Trego, in 1814, was the 
 first celebrated in Western Township. As these persons professed the 
 Quaker belief, they obtained their letters of permission from the society 
 in Pennsylvania. Four years after H. B. Engle and Sarah B. Elwell 
 were the first married by a minister. She was for thirteen years secre- 
 tary of the Lyceum, so favorably known and so well maintained here. It 
 was organized in 1846, in the house of Edward Blackfan, under the name 
 of La Grange Lyceum, and until the erection of the first school-house in 
 the township, in 1853, was held in private houses. That year it was held 
 in this building. It is now changed to a historical society, which meets 
 annually. 
 
 No regular religious services were held until 1853, when a Methodist 
 minister, Rev. Murch, preached in the school-house. 
 
 As soon as Mr. Dean had laid out the town, he erected a store build- 
 ing, in which he opened the first grocery of the village. In 1856 a 
 saloon was opened by Stephen McCarty, and not long after five resolute 
 ladies went in a body to his saloon and emptied his liquors in the street. 
 The enraged saloon-keeper had them arrested, but in the trial they were 
 acquitted. 
 
 Until the completion of the railroad but little trade was carried on 
 at this point, but two or three stores were open, and a few shops of vari- 
 ous kinds supplied the needs of the community. The first railroad train 
 came into the village in October, 1870, and was received with universal 
 greeting by the citizens of Orion. The railroads at once awakened new 
 enterprises. Buildings were immediately erected, additional stores and 
 shops were built, and the town began to show signs of an active business. 
 Since that time the population has more than trebled, and trade and com- 
 merce have kept pace. Owing to the absence of a bank all exchange is 
 carried on through the money order department of the post-office. This 
 amounted during the year 1876 to $30,000. 
 
 There are at present nine or ten stores, as many shops, two grain 
 houses and two hotels. 
 
 The village and township have an excellent war record. A large 
 portion of Capt. J. A. Jordan's men of Company B, 37th 111. Volunteer 
 Infantry, were from this locality. It Mas this company that was pro- 
 moted to Company A by an order given on the streets of St. Louis when 
 passing in review towards Gen. Fremont's headquarters. They were on 
 their way to aid Gen. Mulligan at Lexington, and received this sudden 
 promotion on account of superior drill and skill in military tactics. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 523 
 
 The village is situated on a beautiful rolling prairie : a healthful 
 location, and commanding a line view of surrounding prairie lauds, which, 
 though tenantless forty years ago, are now covered with well tilled farms. 
 
 THE SCHOOLS. 
 
 In 1852 there were but five families living in Western Township. 
 But knowing that "knowledge is power,"' they voted a tax upon them- 
 selves and the land speculators, and proceeded to erect a school building. 
 These persons were Mr. Lloyd, H. B. Engle, Edward Blaekfan, George 
 Anderson and Elizabeth Blaekfan. The school-house stood a short dis- 
 tance northwest of Mr. Lloyd's farm-house, almost within the present 
 limits of the corporation of Orion. The building was erected by Charles 
 Dean, who charged $140 for his services. In 1854 it was moved to Dean- 
 ington (now Orion), and in 1855 the first school was opened by Charles 
 Moon. In time the population grew to such an extent that it was found 
 necessary to erect a more commodious edifice. It was built at a cost of 
 $5,000 in 1873. There are now enrolled 125 pupils. The school is 
 divided into three departments; the course of study embracing nine 
 years. 
 
 THE CHURCH ES. 
 
 The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1853, in the dis- 
 trict school-house near the village of Orion. The following persons were 
 among its first members: John McHenry, Mary McHenry, Henry Kyle, 
 Mary Kyle and Eliza J. McWhinney. The exact membership is not 
 known. The first regular appointed minister to this class was Rev. G. W. 
 Brown: then came II. J.Humphrey, James Sheldon. J. N. Bartells, John 
 Grundy. J. W. Odell, G. M. Morey. T. Hoagland, T. Head. P. Warner, 
 H. C. King, J. Q. Adams and E. N. Bentley, present pastor. They held 
 their meetings in the school-house until' the year 1867, when they erected 
 a church costing about $3,500. The membership has increased to about 
 sixty. The Sabbath-school numbers nearly seventy scholars. 
 
 The following persons are trustees, and have held their position since 
 its first regular organization : J. A. Jordan. H. J. Jordan, Edmond Bell, 
 John McHenry. Henry Kyle and Clawson States. 
 
 The Rev. F. M. Chaffee is the first resident presiding elder of the 
 M. E. Church of Henry County, residing in the district parsonage built 
 at Orion in 187:'.. and valued at $3,000. 
 
 The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church was organized November 21. 1843, 
 at the house of V. W. Washburn, in Colona Township. This was the 
 first Baptist Church organized in the county, and was the result of the 
 missionary labors of Rev. Thomas Powell. At its organization the fol- 
 lowing persons united : Luke C. and Mrs. Mary A. Sheldon, from the 
 Baptist Church of Sheffield, Connecticut, V. W. and Mrs. Elizabeth \V~. 
 Washburn from the Baptist Church of Springfield, Mass. These four 
 persons constituted the charge. Until 1856 the pastors were Rev. (). 
 Adams. E. Fisher, J. W. Dennison, Robert Jordan. F. Ketchum and A. 
 G. Eberhart. In 1856 Rev. William Talbott, from Cambridge, preached 
 one-fourth of the time in the school-house about four miles northwest of 
 Orion. Nine years after they commenced to hold services in Orion in 
 the school-house. Rev. A. Edson was pastor. He was succeeded by 
 
524 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 Revs. T. Sheppard, C. T. Emmerson and the present pastor, Rev. J. C. 
 
 Lewis. One year after coming to Orion they erected a house of worship, 
 at a cost of $5,000. There are now about fifty members. The Sunday- 
 school was organized about twenty years ago, and now enrolls about 
 eighty scholars. 
 
 The United Brethren (Eden) Church is located on section 16, in 
 Western Township, and was organized in the year 1867. Meetings, how- 
 ever, had been held about a year previous under the charge of the Rev. 
 St. Clair Ross and the Rev. D. F. Bail*. At the organization twenty- 
 eight persons united, and from these A. Norman, II. D. Keel and W. M. 
 Cessna were chosen trustees. 
 
 Shortly after the organization they erected their church at an 
 expense of $2,000. Services are held here each alternate Sabbath. The 
 names of the pastors of this congregation are as follows: Revs. St. Clair 
 Ross, E. Godfrey, P. R. Adams^ W. B. Shinn ; Rev. S. P. Davis is the 
 present pastor. The circuit of this minister includes this church and 
 those of Plainfield, Swedona and a class at Oak Ridge. 
 
 The Swedish Lutheran Church was organized May 26, 1870, with a 
 membership of thirty persons, among whom were W. C. Snider, Jonas P. 
 Petterson. A. P. Larson, Andrew Petterson, A. Rost, C. Ericson, C. M. 
 Lindwall. J. P. Carlson, J. A. Petterson, G. Haglund, and others. Rev. 
 Victor Setterdahl has been located here as pastor since its commence- 
 ment. They now number two hundred and seventy-five communicants. 
 They held their meetings in the Baptist Church until 1871, when they 
 erected a commodious house costing $1,500. The Sabbath-school is gen- 
 erally well attended. 
 
 This congregation, in addition to their church, own a parsonage and 
 church-yard. 
 
 CORPORATION OFFICERS OF ORION. 
 
 President — -Andrew McWhinney. 
 
 Treasurer — S. H. Trego. 
 
 Clerk — Delaey Michener. 
 
 Councilmen — *H. H. Long, William Smith, J. W. Crampton. 
 
 ANDOVER. 
 
 The first white settler in what is now Andover, was a Dr. Baker, 
 who built a log-house in the edge of White Oak Grove, just south of the 
 Captain Mix place. Either the locality did not people fast enough to 
 suit the doctor, or the situation was too healthy for business, for he 
 shortly removed to the more congenial latitude of Green River. The 
 first permanent settlement was in June, 1835, when Rev. Pillsbury, 
 Slaughter, and Pike came as a committee of the New York Association to 
 locate lands for a colony. They entered a large quantity of land, and 
 laid the foundations of a city by platting a section of land into streets 
 and squares, and lots and blocks; and to indicate that it was to be the 
 center of intelligence and learning, they christened it Andover. They 
 located the present Andover mill site, and erected a mill. Nat Huntoon, 
 deceased, was the first miller, and his customers came 75 to 80 miles, glad 
 to find a mill so near. After several years' grinding and sawing, a freshet 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 525 
 
 carried away the clam and left the mill upside down. When the build- 
 ing of the mill was commenced the committee bought a bill of goods in 
 St. Louis to pay hands with, as these could be more easily obtained 
 than money, and, supplying the actual necessities of the times, were 
 preferable. As an example of the business done at this mill, and the 
 mode of keeping accounts, the following bill on record in the County 
 Clerk's office is given. It is indorsed " J. Jacobs' Return," and is an 
 account of business at Andover mill, thirty-six years ago : 
 
 Cash return from the 13th to the 24th of Dec. 1840. 
 Dec 14 Asa Wisner Sold three dollars worth of shorts and 
 
 flour cash. - 3.00 
 
 22 Tabor 222 lbs flour and 1 B bran - - - 4.00 
 
 Sold 100 lbs flour cash 2.00 
 
 Mr. More to. 100 lbs shorts 1.00 
 
 J Jacobs took of sam for grinding - 50 
 
 Credit Return. 
 
 Dec 15 Mr. Chapin Dr to 30 lbs flour - 1.60 
 
 John Jacobs l^r B corn _____ 38 
 17 George Pillsbury 220 lbs flour and 10 B corn and 4 
 
 B reffuse wheat _______ 7.00 
 
 Asa Wisner Dr to 2 B corn 50 
 
 Asa Wisner Dr to 234 lbs flour and 14f B wheat - 14.13 
 
 E Buck 34 lbs Damaged flour - 34 
 
 Wm Ayres 5 B bran ______ 31 
 
 J L Hoskins to flour _____ 28 
 
 Hoskins Credit to 3 ax healves ----- 25 
 
 Dec 26th 1840. J JACOBS. 
 
 Wm. S. and Jesse Woolsey came out with the committee in 1835, 
 but spent the ensuing Winter at Richland Grove. The nearest post-office 
 was Knoxville, and early in the spring Wm. S. Woolsey started for the 
 post-office after mail, but was compelled to turn back by the depth of 
 water covering the flat prairies in the present Clover Township. Shortly 
 after Eben Townsend succeeded in getting a mail route established with 
 a post-office at Andover — not in the village, but in the residence where 
 the venerable Aunty Miller now lives, near Wm. Boltenstern's. Letters 
 cost 25 cents a piece, and when postage was reduced to 10 cents, they 
 were considered a luxury which every one could enjoy. 
 
 The town was laid out by Eben Townsend, E. A. Mix, and Ithamar 
 Pillsbury, trustees of the colony, on Dec. 29, 1841. 
 
 The first marriage in Andover was that of Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury 
 and Caroline Miller, daughter of Deacon Miller. This occurred in 1837. 
 The first child born in the colony was Mary E. Woolsey, daughter of 
 Jesse Woolsey, now the wife of Edmund Buck, living near the village. 
 
 The settlers hauled wheat to Chicago and sold it at 37.1 cents per 
 bushel, camping out on the month's trip and carrying their provisions 
 with them. Dressed pork was taken to Peoria and sold at one dollar per 
 c<vt., pay being taken chiefly in dry goods. Groceries could only be had 
 for money, and those who were deprived of that article, went without — 
 •often the much-needed groceries. Cabins were constructed generally 
 
526 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 with only one room. The bed was made by placing one strong post in a 
 certain position adjacent one corner, and by boring boles in the sides of 
 it, and in a log in the wall corresponding in height with the hole in the 
 post; two strong' pieces of wood were fitted into these places, and slats 
 laid from these poles to the wall. On this rude, strong structure the bed 
 was placed, and to save space a bunk was constructed immediately over 
 this, in which the younger members of the family were placed. 
 
 Sven Nelson was the first.Swede settler in Andover or Henry Coun- 
 ty, coming with Capt. Thompson in 1840. His, however, was an isolated 
 case, bringing no family, and it was not till 1847 that the Swedish emi- 
 gration, with an advance guard of four families, commenced. In 1849, 
 several more arrived in New York, in charge of Rev. L. P. Esbjiom, a 
 Lutheran preacher of much learning and ability. They were met by a 
 committee of the association in New York and induced to change their 
 plan of going to Knox County, and settle in Andover, by the donation of 
 two lots for a church site. The present magnificent church of that 
 denomination is the result of that settlement ; and from that time to the 
 present the Swedish settlement in and around Andover lias steadily aug- 
 mented by immigration from fatherland, until that nationality greatly 
 predominates. The visitations of cholera in 1849-'52-'54, carried off 
 great numbers of the Swedish settlers, who from their circumstances and 
 habits of life, Mere poorly prepared to contend with such a scourge. 
 
 With the advent of the Swedish people, Americans, instead of set- 
 tling in Andover, would go to other localities where the foreign element 
 did not predominate. Another reason tended to cause persons coming to 
 the West in quest of homes to -k go by" Andover. The committee to pur- 
 chase these lands represented $40,000 capital, and had entered twenty- 
 two sections — 14,080 acres — and held this large tract at too high a figure. 
 Land was cheap at that date ; the settler was generally more hardy than 
 wealthy, and instead of buying of this colony, who had hoped to build up 
 a large city, would purchase elsewhere, thereby giving the neighboring 
 localities the start, which Andover has never been able to regain. The 
 blocks comprise ten acres each, and, had the wishes of the founders of the 
 colony, theNew York Association, been fulfilled, a city equal to or greater 
 than Galesburg, would now be seen. Andover is now largely owned by 
 Swedes, who are a slow, pains-taking people, are mostly engaged in farm- 
 ing and gardening, and live a most careful, frugal life. Several are from. 
 Bishop Hill colony, and have become quite wealthy. 
 
 SCHOOLS. 
 
 About the year 1842 or '43, a small house for school purposes was 
 built on the south side of the grove, about one mile and a half from the 
 village. To this all the youth of Andover, and for several miles around, 
 were sent until the year 1847. At that time the village was quite pros- 
 perous and a school was needed there. A small frame house was erect ed, 
 which was used until the year 1862 or '63, when the present one was built. 
 It contains two school-rooms and two. recitation rooms. Two teachers 
 are employed, and the attendance — nearly all Swedish children — whose 
 parents, to their credit, always have their children instructed in the Eng- 
 lish language — is about 100. 
 
HISTORY OP HENRY COUNTY. 52T 
 
 THE CHURCHES. 
 
 The village contains three churches, the oldest of which is the Pres- 
 byterian. The meeting to organize was held on Sabbath, Dec. 10, 1837. 
 This was held at the house of Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury, and eighteen per- 
 sons united with the church, twelve of whom brought letters from other 
 churches and three united on profession. The names of the fifteen were : 
 James S. and Mrs. Abigail Miller. Erastus and Mrs. Esther Buck, Asa 
 and Mrs. Clarissa Wisner, Thomas and Mrs. Wealthy Ann Blish, Albert 
 Jagger, John S. Gardner, "William L. Collier, Marcus B. Osborn, Austin 
 R. Gould, Mrs. Hannah Hovt, and Mrs. Freelove Woolsey. Those unit- 
 ing by profession were: Mrs. Eliza Osborn, Vincent S. Terry, and 
 Edmund Buck. James S. Miller, Erastus Buck, and Marcus B. Osborn 
 were elected elders, the two former also as deacons. Until the year 1856 
 they met for public worship in the school-houses and the residences of the 
 members, generally using the house of Rev. Pillsbury. In the Spring of 
 1856, they erected a very comfortable house of worship, which is yet 
 used. It cost about $3,000. 
 
 The congregation, by the year 1841, were able to call a pastor, and 
 did so unanimously, choosing their founder, and he was installed April 12, 
 and remained until Sept. 5, 1849, when he was dismissed at his own 
 request. On May 10, 1854, the Rev. Thomas S. Denning was installed 
 pastor, and was pastor until June 1, 1855. Rev. G. S. Inglis was sent as 
 a stated supply, and preached till J.860. The Rev. Pillsbury was again 
 called that year to the pastorate. During the eleven years of his absence, 
 he had been five in Princeton, Bureau County, where he organized the 
 present large congregation of Presbyterians. Six years he had passed at 
 Macomb, part as President of the College there, and part as pastor of the 
 church. He remained at Andover, the scene of his earl}' western labors, 
 until his death, which occurred on April "20, 1865. For three years the 
 pulpit was filled by supplies, when Rev. R. L. Adams was called in Jan., 
 1869, and remained until Feb., 1874. He was succeeded by the present. 
 pastor, Rev. D. B. Fleming. The membership at one time was over loo, 
 but owing to removals and other causes there are now only half that num- 
 ber. The Sunday-school has an attendance of about 40 scholars. 
 
 The Rev. Pillsbury, so often referred to in the early history of the 
 county, was a man of unbounded energy and enterprise, and possessed <>t 
 the largest Christian liberality. He was born at Dracut, Mass., Aug. 22, 
 1794. He was the youngest of a large family, the children of Joshua and 
 Elizabeth Pillsbury. When IS years old he enlisted in the army, and 
 served some time in the War of 1&12. He was licensed to preach in 
 1825, and remained for several years in the Eastern States. During tin' 
 early part of the year 18:55, he came through the West on a, prospecting 
 tour, and on his return to New York, organized the New York Associa- 
 tion for the purpose of buying western lands, and locating colonies. The 
 accounts of this latter work are fully given elsewhere, and to these Henry 
 County ow r es much of her prosperity. Rev. Pillsbury organized fourteen 
 churches in the West, the first at Burlington, Iowa. Aug. 27, 1836, and 
 the last at Dixon, 111., Jan. 29, 1852. lie was married twice. Ten chil- 
 dren blessed the second union, many of whom are now living in the 
 county. Mrs. Pillsbury is now in Macomb. Rev. Pillsbury returned in 
 
528 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 1860 to Andover, where he labored till death came ; and he now lies 
 buried in the little village church-yard near the scene of his early western 
 labors. 
 
 The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church. The earliest meetings 
 as well as the organization of this church took place at the house of H. 
 A. Clementson, on the northeast corner of Sec. 18 ; but later services 
 were held in a sin ill school house in Andover, until 1852, when they 
 occupied the basement of their first church, which was finished a few 
 months later, at an expense of $2,000. The formal organization of the 
 church was effected March 18, 1850, and among the communicants may 
 be mentioned Rev. Lars P. Esbjorn and wife, Samuel Johnsson and wife, 
 Jonas Anderson and wife, Anders Peter Larsson, Nils P. A. Peterson 
 and wife and Olof Nordin. 
 
 In 1867-69 they built a fine new brick church at accost of $30,000. The 
 pastors have been Rev. Lars P. Esbjorn, from 1849 to 1856 ; Jonas S wens- 
 son, 1858 to 1873, and Erland Carlsson, the present pastor, who has had 
 charge since May 1, 1875. The present membership is 982, with a Sun- 
 day-school attendance of 150 children, and a Bible class of 60 persons. 
 
 ANNAWAN 
 
 Was laid out in 1853 by Charles Atkinson, now of Moline. It is a thriv- 
 ing little town on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, 145 
 miles from Chicago, and 35 from Rock Island, and is quite a point for 
 shipping grain and stock, the country around being a rich farming sec- 
 tion. 
 
 Among the earliest settlers were Silas Morton, T. T., Josiah and 
 Joseph L. Dow, the Messrs. Baker, Mesker, Barber, Rev. Asa Prescott, 
 Congregational minister, and B. C. Sargent. The first building was 
 erected by Silas Morton, for a store and dwelling, in 1853. B. C. Sar- 
 gent purchased the place and became Mr. Morton's successor in the mer- 
 cantile business. 
 
 The first school-house was built in 1853, and was also used to hold 
 the first religious meetings in. Joseph L. Dow kept the first hotel. It 
 was called the Union Hotel. Silas Morton officiated as the earliest Jus- 
 tice of the Peace and Postmaster, and was succeeded in the latter office 
 by B. C. Sargent, who was Postmaster about four years. 
 
 INCORPORATION. 
 
 Pursuant to notice given Jan. 30, 1860, a meeting was called to con- 
 sider the question of incorporating the village. F. H. Slater was chosen 
 President, and G. W. Lewis, Clerk. The election was held on the 11th 
 of February, 1860 ; sixty-one votes were polled, fifty-one for incorpora- 
 tion and ten against it. The following were the first 
 
 Board of Trustees — F. H. Slater, President ; William W. Cole, Clerk ; 
 W. C. Carroll, Josiah Dow, D. L. Machesney. 
 
 Village Officers, 1876-77 — Hugh White. President; L. R.Craig, 
 Clerk; Councilmen, J. L. Dow, II. N. Gilman, D. C. Trover. 
 
 E. A. Allen, principal of graded schools. 
 
 School Directors — S. L. Andrews, John L. Dow, J. P. Paine. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 529 
 
 CHURCHES. 
 
 Congregational Church. This church was originally organized in 
 the country, south of the village. Prior to 1866, they moved into town, 
 and Were supplied by Rev. Mr. Lyman, of Sheffield, Avho remained till 
 the church was built in 1867, and was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Alien, who 
 was followed by Rev. Mr. Howard, the preacher in charge at Atkinson. 
 There was no regular pastor from that time till 1876, when Rev. John A. 
 Griffin, of Atkinson, who still supplies the church, commenced preaching. 
 The church is small, consisting of eleven members, and has no organized 
 Sunday-school. It supports preaching in connection with the Atkinson 
 Church. 
 
 The Annawan Baptist Church was organized in September, 1843, at 
 Wethersfield, but was removed to its present location in 1854. Its orig- 
 inal membership was eight, whose names were Rev. Edw. Otis, Hannah 
 Otis, Edw. Otis, Merril Otis, Hileman Otis, Sarah Otis, Chas. B. Miner 
 and Mary G. Miner. 
 
 The present church was built in 1856, at a cost of $1,000. Its pas- 
 tors have been Rev. Chas. E. Tinker, who served five years; Wm. Mc- 
 Dermond, six years ; R. Turner, two years ; D. S. Dean, three years ; R. 
 Everts, one year ; Wm. Storrs supplied six months; David Heagle, one 
 year: J. D. Cromwell, supplied three months; Harvey Kingsbury, four 
 years : G. A. Hogeboom supplied eight months ; Edward Jones, one year ; 
 Wm. Archer one year. 
 
 G. W. Lewis, the present pastor, commenced his labors Nov. 12, 1876. 
 
 The present membership is 123, with a Sunday-school of 100. 
 
 The Church of the United Brethren in Christ. This church, now 
 located three miles south of Annawan. at Fairview Chapel, was organized 
 in the village of Annawan in May, 1854, by Almond Baker and others, 
 with a total membership of eight persons. The first meetings were held 
 in private houses and in unfinished or unoccupied buildings, and not until 
 185S did the society build a church, which was dedicated by Rev. Wm. 
 Rinekart, Dec. 15 of the same year, and cost, complete, nearly fourteen 
 hundred dollars. 
 
 The following are the names of its pastors and their respective terms 
 of service : 
 
 First services by Almond Baker, Julia Baker and Jared Sexton; 
 William C. Romine preached one year ; John Cubbage, two years ; B. 
 Wagner, two years: St. Clair Ross, two years; J. R. Evans, one year; 
 David F. Bear, two years; M. Bonnet, one year; J. L. Condon, one year; 
 David F. Bair, one year; Elisha Godfrey, one year; Amos Worman, one 
 year: I. Kretzinger, one year; Seth Coats, two years ; William Ilankins 
 and J. Edwards, one year; B. Wagner lias served two years and is its 
 present pastor. 
 
 The membership is one hundred and twenty-four, with a Sunday- 
 school attendance of sixty. 
 
 The Congregational Church of South Grove was organized in May, 
 1854, at Kings school-house, near the present residence of J. G. Heaps, 
 at which place the earliest meetings had been held prior to organization. 
 
 The original membership was ten persons, as follows: Elijah Bene- 
 dict, wile and son, Thomas J. Hunt and wife, Asa Prescott and wife, A. 
 B. Noves and wife and Mrs. J. McConnev. 
 
530 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 The society built their present church at Annawan in 1866, and has 
 been under the charge of the following pastors : Rev. Asa Prescott, four 
 years; Rev. A. Lyman, three years; Rev. Jno. Allen, one year; Rev. 
 Alva Hurd, six months ; Rev. O. Howard, one year ; Rev. Jno. G. Griffin, 
 present pastor, who has a membership of fifteen. 
 
 The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1854, and held its 
 earliest meetings at the old school-house in Annawan, and at the house of 
 G. W. King. Among the first who composed its membership were John 
 Hays, Jacob Hodges, Isaac Shelinberger, G. W. King, Aim on Woodruff, 
 Jno. P. Bassett, Wm. Benson, Solomon Minard, William Barber and their 
 wives. 
 
 The church was built in 1858 at a cost of $2,000. The pastors who 
 have officiated and their respective terms of service are the Revs. White, 
 Pollard J. Moulton, Lynthecum, G. M. Morev, G. C. Woodruff, two years 
 each ; W. Odell, W. M. Sedore, one year each ; G. W. Brown and R. L. 
 W. Jameson, two years each ; S. S. Gruber and W. E. Williamson, one 
 year each, and A. E. Da}^, two years. Present pastor, G. C. Woodruff. 
 Present membership forty-two, with an attendance of thirty at Sunday- 
 school. 
 
 ATKINSON. 
 
 Situated on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, thirty 
 miles east of Rock Island, is a thriving grain and stock shipping town. 
 It was laid out in 1858 by Charles Atkinson, one of the early settlers in 
 the Rock River valley. Mr. Atkinson now resides at Moline, in Rock 
 Island County. 
 
 Atkinson contains an excellent graded school, three churches, viz. : 
 Congregational, Methodist and Catholic ; two grain elevators, and a third 
 in process of erection ; one drug store, two dry goods stores, two grocer- 
 ies, one hardware, stove and tinware establishment, one agricultural 
 implement warehouse, three blacksmith and two wagon and carriage 
 shops. 
 
 The principal firms are as follows: Nowers Bros., dry goods, grocer- 
 ies and lumber ; Edwin Everett, dry goods, drugs and groceries ; John 
 Stealey, hardware, stoves, etc. ; D. O. Hunter, groceries ; A. Bowhise, 
 groceries ; John H. Dear, grain dealer ; Lawbaugh & Cameron, grain 
 and lumber ; Wells Ferrin, grain dealer. 
 
 INCORPORATION. 
 
 At a meeting of the legal voters held in the public school house, 
 January 12, 1867. it was voted that the village of Atkinson be incorpor- 
 ated. Nineteen votes were cast — eleven for, and eight against incorpora- 
 tion. John Ashley, Jr., was chosen President of the meeting, and Luke 
 Wells, Clerk. 
 
 The election for village officers was held at Nowers Bros.' Hall, Janu- 
 ary 19, 1867, and resulted in the choice of the following Board of 
 Directors: Levi W. Carter, John Ashl'ey, Jr., George R. Babbitt, John 
 M. Brown, Thomas Nowers, Sen. 
 
 At a meeting of the Board held on the 19th of February, 1867, 
 Thomas Nowers. Sen., was chosen President; John Ashley, Jr., Clerk 
 

 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 531 
 
 and Treasurer ; and William II. Evans, Corporation Constable. March 
 2, 1867, the Board defined the limits of the village to be one mile square. 
 
 Trustees tor 1877. — John H. Dean, President; Thomas Nowers, 
 Clerk and Treasurer; John W. Smith, Robert W. Milar, John James. 
 
 School Directors. — John Welch, E. Lawbaugh, D. O. Hunter. 
 
 CHURCHES. 
 
 Congregational Church. This church was organized in 1864. The 
 same year the house of worship was erected at a cost of $2,700. The 
 parsonage was built in 18H8, and cost about $1,100. The members num- 
 ber about sixty. Pastor, Rev. John A. Griffin. 
 
 Methodist Episcopal Church. The first Methodist preaching in this 
 place was by Father White, who resided near Kewanee. He came here 
 and preached in the school-house as early as 1857. The first class was 
 organized by Rev. D. M. Hill, who was followed by Rev. O. W. Pollard. 
 Rev. Mr. Knowlton succeeded the last mentioned. Then came the fol- 
 lowing, in the order named : Rev. Mr. Sheldon, Rev. G. M. Morey, Rev. 
 Ralph Kinney, Rev. G. C. Woodruff, Rev. A. C. Frick, Rev. M. D. Heck- 
 ard, Rev. William Odell, Rev. J. J. Fleharty, Rev. M. A. Head, Rev. C. 
 W. Swartz, Rev. G. C. Woodruff, Rev. A. Keller, and the present pastor, 
 Rev. J. W. Otterman. 
 
 The church was built at a cost of $3,500, and dedicated June 22, 
 1868. 
 
 Roman Catholic Church. Organized in 1871, in which year the 
 church was built, costing $1,200. The present pastor was settled over 
 the church in 1875. 
 
 CLEVELAND 
 
 Is the oldest town in the county. It was laid out in April, 18o6, on the 
 south bank of Rock River, on Section 31, by George Charles, Surveyor of 
 Knox County, for Charles Atkinson and James D. Tabor. It was located 
 on the stage-route from Knoxville to Galena, and was one of the stopping 
 places on that route. The first log cabins in the village were erected in 
 the Summer following the survey, by George Brandenburg and Thos. 
 Glenn, for George Tyler and Charles Atkinson — that of the latter being 
 a double log house, one-half used for a dwelling and one-half for a 
 store. Each of these buildings has been lately torn away to make room 
 for other improvements. During that same season, the first temperance 
 society of this region of country was formed in this double log cabin 
 (this was then part of Knox Count} r ), and here the earliest election in 
 Henry County was held. At that date, Whiteside County was included 
 in this precinct, and at the election held for President — Martin Van 
 Buren being elected — the whole number of votes, of the entire precinct, 
 was seventy-two, three of which were Democratic. 
 
 E. N. Wells and Charles Atkinson erected the first frame houses in 
 the county in Cleveland. They are yet standing and are now used as 
 dwellings. In 18<>9, or '70, a grist mill was erected by the Cleveland 
 Hydraulic Company. It is on the river bank, and uses water as the 
 motive power. The town is mainly filled with a mining population, who 
 find employment in the extensive coal mines about the town. The entire 
 surface of the country here is underlaid with a rich vein of block coal, 
 
532 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 and many hundreds of car loads are annually brought from the hill bor- 
 dering the town, and shipped to other points. Three or four stores, one 
 hotel, four or five saloons, and several shops, constitute the business por- 
 tion of the town. The number of inhabitants is about 250. District 
 school has been maintained regularly in the village since its earliest days. 
 In 1875, the number of pupils becoming too great for the accommoda- 
 tions, the present comfortable two -story school-house was erected, 
 and two teachers are now employed. The attendance is now about one 
 hundred. 
 
 The oldest religious society in the county was organized in Cleveland. 
 It was effected in the house of Mr. P. K. Hanna, with few members. It 
 grew slowly for many years, and much time elapsed ere the little band of 
 worshipers were able to erect a house of worship. Now they are strong, 
 and occupy a very commodious church. 
 
 THE TOWNSHIP OF OSCO. 
 
 The town of Osco was originally known by the governmental des- 
 cription of Town 16, North Range 26 East of the 4th P. M., and is situ- 
 ated west of the center of the county. It is almost exclusively prairie 
 land, less than one per cent, of its surface being originally covered with 
 timber. Its surface is beautifully undulating with just sufficient declin- 
 ation to make perfect drainage, and with no level, wet or marshy areas to 
 mar its beauty or excellence. The soil is a rich, black alluvium of marvelous 
 fertility, and varying from eighteen inches to two feet in depth. In the 
 early days of its settlement it was no'ted for the luxuriance of the grass 
 and other vegetation which grew upon its broad prairies. 
 
 Owing to the prevailing opinion among the early settlers that the 
 open prairies were uninhabitable on account of the severe winds which 
 then prevailed, the excessive cold of the winters, and the distance from 
 timber (which was then the only fuel}, the area which now comprises the 
 town received but little attention. Thriving settlements had sprung up 
 in various parts of the county, in the vicinity of streams and timber, but 
 Osco remained unsettled, an uninviting, treeless plain. The first settle- 
 ment within the limits of the town was made by Israel Crocker, on the 
 north half of Section 3, at a place which was known in those days as 
 Crocker's Grove. Here, according to the traditions of the early settlers, 
 the elder Crocker located in the year 1838, and built a house of consider- 
 able size (which is now standing), and inclosed with a sod fence about 
 160 acres of land, and imported and placed on his farm a large flock of 
 sheep, out of which he intended to amass a fortune. Ill success attended 
 the venture, and after eight or ten years struggling with bad luck with 
 his sheep, and poor health in his family, he finally succumbed to adverse 
 circumstances and sold out to Ben Graham, who continued the business 
 so inauspicously begun by Mr. Crocker, with about the same results. 
 After the settlement of Mr. Crocker in 1838, no further attempt was made 
 until the year 1851, a lapse of thirteen years. In May of that year, 
 Albert Melton moved upon the Crocker Grove farm, which had been 
 purchased by F. P. Brown ; in June, Willis Hinman settled in the south 
 part of the township, and was soon followed by S. C. Welton and Ben- 
 jamin Manning, Philip Emmert and John Weedlem. The next year 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 53& 
 
 came Francis Gerard and Hiram Woodward, followed soon after by 
 A. A. and E. M. Crane, Jared H. Smith, Lester C. Welton, and others, 
 who have, in the short space of twenty-five years, transformed the wild 
 and uninhabitable prairie into a rich agricultural settlement, with not 
 one acre of uninclosed land within its limits. 
 
 On May 24, 1852, the first school district was organized, by a meet- 
 ing called at the house of Willis Hinman, and comprised the whole 
 township. In the Summer of 1853, the first school-house was built, upon 
 the northeast corner of the southwest quarter of Section 26, and was for 
 a long- time known as the Hinman School-house. 
 
 In 1854, the district was divided, the north half being set off, and 
 was known as District No. 2. In this district two school-houses were 
 eventually built, one in the northeast corner of the town, known as the 
 Van Order School-house, and one at Morristown. in the northwest corner. 
 The division above mentioned remained with no permanent alteration, 
 save the division of the north district, until the year 1859, when the town 
 was divided into nine districts, each two miles square, which division, 
 with some slight alterations, remains at this day. The first Board of 
 School Trustees was elected in May, 1852, and consisted of Willis Hin- 
 man, Samuel Hamilton and S. C. Welton. The first Board of School 
 Directors were elected in June, 1852, and consisted of the same persons. 
 
 In 1857, the school section (16) was sold, realizing the handsome 
 sum of $12,586, which has been increased by subsequent additions, until 
 now it amounts to $13,958. The total number of pupils attending the 
 school at present, is 369, of whom 174 are males and 195 females. 
 
 In the Fall of 1856, the town voted in favor of adopting township 
 organization, and in Aprils 1857, the first election was held at the house 
 of Nathan Dunklebarger, and resulted in the election of Lester C. Wel- 
 ton, Supervisor; Woodruff as Town Clerk ; A. A. Crane, Assessor; 
 
 R. H. Hinman, Collector; Willis Hinman, Ellis Blackwell, and A. 
 McNaughton, Commissioners of Highways ; A. Welton ami A. Purviance, 
 Justices of the Peace. 
 
 Osco is remarkable for the excellence of the stock raised by the 
 farmers of this township, who sold this last year 5,205 head of hogs for 
 $120,741 ; 1,285 head of cattle for $56,598 ; 99,660 bushels of corn, which 
 brought $35,992. Also considerable broom corn, barley, oats, timothy 
 and clover seed, butter and eggs. There is a healthful and good supply 
 of water, at an average depth of 26 feet, the average supply being ten 
 feet of water. 
 
 The present town officers are: R. H. Hinman, Supervisor; CD. 
 Cramer, Town Clerk; J. S. Showalter, Assessor; Charles Lindquist, Col- 
 lector; H. Stoughton, D. H. Smith, S. P. Peterson, Commissioners of 
 Highways; J. H. Smith, H. E. Stoughton, D. H. Smith, School Trustees ; 
 A. Purviance, E. Rogers, Justices of the Peace. The following named 
 gentlemen have also held the office of Supervisor : Duke Wells, 1859; 
 D. A. Ireland, 1860 ; R. H. Hinman, 1861-62; A. A. Crane, 1863 ; H. 
 Woodward, 1864 ; E. M. Crane, 1865; J. H. Smith, 1866-69 ; Hiram 
 Woodward again in 1870; J. S. Showalter, 1871 ; L. A. Hamilton, 1872, 
 and the present Supervisor was elected again in 1873-76, and the follow- 
 ing have held the position of Town Clerk after Geo. C. Woodruff in 1857 : 
 S. W. Morton was elected and held the office in 1858-60 ; Win. 
 
534 HISTORY OF HENEY COUNTY. 
 
 Hitchcock, 1861-64 ; Cyrus Kerr, 1865-66 ; J. R. Ammerman, 1867-68 ; 
 John G. Brown, 1869; John Christiance, 1870-74, and the present Clerk 
 was elected in 1875-76. 
 
 osco. 
 
 This village was laid out on Nov. 30, and Dec. 1, 2, 3, 1870, by Pat- 
 terson, Holmes County Surveyor, on the S. E. N. E. Sec. 29 — 40 acres, 
 then owned b} r Orion E. Page, who caused the same to be done. It orig- 
 inally contained 11 blocks laid off into 183 lots. The streets leading east and 
 west as named from north to south, are North Street, North R. R. Street, 
 Market Street and South R. R. Street, and two avenues, leading north 
 and south ; the west one is called Lincoln Avenue, and the other in the 
 eastern part Washington Avenue. The first house was built in July, 
 1871, by G. P. Woodworth and Samuel Smith, the next by D. L. Purvi- 
 ance the same year. It now contains twelve dwellings, eight business 
 houses and a blacksmith shop. There are about 80,000 bushels of corn 
 and 90 to 100 cars of stock shipped annually from this place. 
 
 CHUTtCHES. 
 
 The Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at Morristown. The 
 first meetings were held in the Fall of 1860, in Edford Township, in what 
 is now known as Weidlein's school-house. The congregation was organ- 
 ized Feb. 9, 1861, with the following named members : Philip Emmert, 
 Aleman Conrad, John Weidlein, F. W. Smith, S. S. Bjerrum, John J. 
 Whiteline, Fred. Cook, Margaret Emmert, Elizabeth Conrad, Ellennora 
 Weidlein, Caroline Smith, Mary Bjerrum, Doretha Emmert and Sophia 
 Weidlein. F. W. Smith was elected Elder, and John Weidlein, Deacon. 
 The present church building was erected in the Spring of 1863, at a cost 
 of $1,650, and dedicated Sept. 20 of the same year. F. W. Smith and 
 John Weidlein were the building committee. Rev. F. R. Scherer was the 
 first pastor; he served from Feb. 9, 1861, to Feb., 1864; Rev. Eli Fair, 
 from Feb., 1864 to Feb., 1865; Rev. A. M. Tanner, from April, 1866, to 
 April, 1868 ; Rev. G. W. Schaeffer, from April, 1868, to April, 1 869 ; Rev. 
 R. B. Whitehill, from July 11, 1869, to March 10, 1872 ; Rev. E. S. Rees, 
 from March 27, 1872, to July 6, 1873; Rev. Lloyd Knight, from Julj r 6, 
 1873, to April 1, 1875 ; Rev. S. S. Lawson is the present pastor, having 
 served since May 16, 1875. 
 
 Sixty-three is the highest number of members at any one time. 
 The present church officers are George S. Emmert and Andrew Weidlein, 
 Elders; F. W. Smith and J. J. Whiteline, Deacons. Philip Emmert has 
 been Treasurer and Secretary since the organization of the church. The 
 Sabbath-school is kept up constantly, has an average attendance of fifty 
 scholars and teachers, and a library of about 300 vols. Connected with 
 the church is a parsonage, built in the Fall of 1866, during the pastorate 
 of Rev. A. M. Tanner, at a cost, including additions and repairs, of 
 $1,050. The present pastor, Rev. S. S. Lawson, was born in York Co. 
 Pa., Nov. 24, 1838; is the son of the late Rev. S. B. Lawson, and brother 
 to Rev. J. Smith Lawson, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; was educated at Pennsyl- 
 vania College, Gettysburg, Pa.; entered the ministry in 1860, at Massil- 
 lon, Ohio ; served in the army as chief clerk of the Adjutant General's 
 Department of the 4th Army Corps, from Jan. 1, 1864, to the close of the 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 535 
 
 war; resumed the ministry at Leesburg, Ohio, in 186ti ; came to Illinois 
 in 1870, and served pastorates at Ottawa and Freeport, prior to his pres- 
 ent charge. 
 
 The Protestant Episcopal Church of Osco Township (Grace Church) 
 was organized Jan. 25,1875, with a membership of twenty-two. Among 
 those who were active in establishing this church are the names of J. H. 
 Smith, Eben Coll, L. C. Welton. S. C. Welton, R. H. Hinman and W. W, 
 Hinman. 
 
 Eben Coll and J. H. Smith were appointed Wardens, and L. C. Wel- 
 ton, Bela Andrews, Robert McClain, Jerry Hadley, R. H. Hinman, S. C. 
 Welton, James M. Welton and George Poppleton, Vestrymen. 
 
 J. H. Smith was appointed Treasurer, and was efficient in organizing 
 and maintaining this society. Bela Andrews was appointed Clerk. 
 These gentlemen have all continued to discharge the duties of their 
 respective positions up to the present time, excepting James M. Welton, 
 in whose place W. W. Hinman was appointed, April 17, 1876. 
 
 Their earliest services were held in what is known as the Hinman 
 school-house, in District No. 7. From 1856 to 187-j, oceasional services 
 were held by Rev. A. Welton, of Cambridge ; Rev. S. Goodale, of Gene- 
 seo : Rev. William Green, of Geneseo, in 1865 : P. B. Morrison, of Gene- 
 seo, 1866 ; Rev. G. C. Griswold, the same year ; Rev. J. B. Calhoun, of 
 Osco, in 1869-10; Rev. F. Nash, of Geneseo. during 1871-73. At this 
 time plans were devised, and location selected for a suitable meeting- 
 house, the building of which was accomplished in the Fall of 1873, at a 
 cost of $2,750, while Rev. J. H. Chamberlaine, the present pastor, was 
 in charge. 
 
 This building is located on the northwest corner of the northeast 
 quarter of Sec. 26. Regular services were held from this time to Jan. 
 25, 1875, when the church organization Avas finally consummated. These 
 services have been continued in connection with a Sabbath-school. The 
 membership of the church at present is forty-one. The present pastor, 
 Rev. J. H. Chamberlaine, took charge Sept. 15, 1873. 
 
 The Sabbath-school was organized May 24, . and now has a 
 
 library of nearly 200 volumes, and is also supplied with suitable papers. 
 The attendance at present, of teachers and scholars, is about forty, there 
 being usually six or seven classes and as many teachers. Charles A. Coll 
 is Superintendent. 
 
 The M. E. Church of Osco Township was established in Oct. 1859. 
 Among those prominent in its organization were : William Hitchcock, 
 Levi A. Hamilton, and Edmund Valentine. It was mostly through their 
 influence that a minister was appointed in charge. Rev. H. J. Humphrey 
 preached the first sermon. Mr. John Chandeler was at thai time Presid- 
 ing Elder; Win. Hitchcock, Steward, and Levi A. Hamilton, Class 
 Leader. The meetings of this church were held for several years in the 
 Center School House, a. small frame building located on the S. E. corner 
 of Sec. 16. Rev. James Sheldon was appointed in charge, in Nov., 1861, 
 and E. Ransom, Elder, Sept., I860: Rev. J. M. Bartels, Sept., 1862; G. 
 C. Woodruff, Elder, Sept., 186?; Rev. J. W. Odell, Sept. 1864; B.C. 
 Swarts, Elder, Sept., 1864. At this time a meeting was held to devise 
 means by which to provide a suitable meeting house, and A. A. Crane, 
 Thomas Barnes, and H. Rivenburgh were appointed a Building Commit- 
 
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536 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 tee. During the Fall and Winter of 1865-5, the building of the proposed 
 house was accomplished, at a cost of $2,500, obtained mostly by subscrip- 
 tion in the township, and in June, 1866, the dedication services were 
 held, and the sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Raymond, of Evanston, Cook 
 Co. This meeting house is located on the S. W. corner of Sec. 15. 
 
 Rev. John Grundy was appointed, in Sept., 1865 ; Rev. Geo. M. 
 Morev, in Sept., 1866. At this time the church was unusually prosper- 
 ous. 
 
 Subsequently there were appointed Rev. Theodore Hoaglarid, Sept., 
 1868; William H. Hunter, Elder, Sept. of the same year: Rev. Thomas 
 Head, Sept., 1869 ; Rev. Wm. Sedore, Sept., 1870 ; Rev. Peter Warner, 
 Sept., 1871; Rev. H. C. King, Sept., 1872; H. Ritchee, Elder, Sept., 
 1872; F* M. Chaffee, Elder, Sept., 1873; Rev. J. Q.Adams, Sept., 1874; 
 and the present pastor, Rev. E. M. Bentley, Sept., 1876. 
 
 Mr. Hamilton has officiated as Class Leader much of the time since 
 the organization of the church. David Hadley is also Class Leader, and 
 has been since 1867. James Henderson and F. M. Barnes are now Stew- 
 ards, and Mr. Crane is and has been Recording Steward for ten years. 
 Levi A. Hamilton is Steward for the Rock Island District. The present 
 membership of this church is sixty. The Sabbath School was organized 
 with this church. The first Supt. was Wm. Hitchcock ; the next, Levi A. 
 Hamilton, followed by others, among whom are the names of Eben Wood- 
 ward, Hiram Williamson, and David Hadley. The school as now constitu- 
 ted, was organized May 14, 1876, and the last-named gentleman appointed 
 Supt.; F. M. Barnes,' Asst. Supt.; David Smith and Alice Woodward, 
 Secys. The school is divided into seven classes. The teacher of the 
 first class — adults, fourteen — is F. M. Barnes ; of the second — adults, 
 seventeen — Robert Henderson; third — young ladies and gentlemen, 
 eighteen — is Mrs. John Petteys; fourth — boys from 10 to 15 years of 
 age, nine — James Henderson; fifth — girls from 10 to 15 years, six — 
 Mrs. A. A. Crane ; sixth — children from 8 to 10 years, ten in number — 
 Mrs. James Henderson ; seventh — infant class, eighteen scholars — is 
 taught by Mrs. Hiram Williamson. No. of officers, four ; teachers, seven; 
 scholars, ninety-one. Total, 102. 
 
 A Presbyterian Church was organized in this Township by Rev. S. 
 T. Wilson, Rev. J. C. Barr, Rev. David Kelly, and Ruling Elder Edmund 
 Buck, of Andover, on Nov. 4, 1867, and Hiram Woodward and Charles 
 Crabb were ordained Elders of the church. 
 
 The first sermon was preached by Rev. S. T.Wilson, of Rock Island. 
 There were seventeen communicants, which subsequently increased to 
 a membership of forty-two. 
 
 During the existence of this church there Avere ten baptisms. On 
 June 5, 18?0, William Sherrard and Johnson McLaughlin were ordained 
 Elders. The services were held in Hinman's School House. Subse- 
 quently this church was dissolved, and a few of its members joined the 
 present Presbyterian Church, of Munson. 
 
 There was also organized a Christian Church, on April 13, 1856, by 
 Elders Levi Purviance and Hiram Petteys, composed of fourteen mem- 
 bers. Rev. Levi Purviance preached the first sermon. The meetings 
 were held in the school house, at Morristown. Rev. Hiram Like was the 
 next regular minister. There was a Sabbath School in connection with 
 this. 
 
HISTORY OF HENKY COUNTY. 537 
 
 The Osco and Western Mutual Fire Insurance Company was organ- 
 ized March 15, 1876, under an act entitled, "An Act to Incorporate and 
 Govern Mutual Fire Insurance Companies in Townships," approved April 
 3,1872. The following officers were elected: A. McWhinney, Pies. ; 
 J. H. Smith, Treas. ; A. A. Crane, Secy. : and R. H. Hinman, J. T. 
 Petteys, Bela Andrews, A. McWhinney/ J. H. Smith, H. E. Stoughton, 
 D. L. Keleher, and M. B. Lloyd were elected Directors. 
 
 This company bids fair to be a grand success. The report of the 
 Secy, shows the aggregate amount of policies issued to be 863,990 ; 
 receipts, $81.00; amount of expense, $43.25; amount in the treasury, 
 $37.75. 
 
 WOODHULL 
 
 Is the largest town in the southwestern part of the county. It w r as laid 
 out by Maxwell Woodhull of New York City, September ' 0, 1 857. The 
 original town was platted east of Division Street, and in 1*07. Mr. J. W. 
 Horn, a resident of tOAvn, laid out the portion north of the railroad and 
 west of that street, except so much as belonged to Hugh Russell. Esq., 
 who had laid out his portion, the northwest part, six years earlier, and 
 on his plat the first buildings were erected. In 1870, Mr. Horn laid out 
 a second addition, which embraces that part south of the railroad, west 
 of Division Street, and including his residence. The first house erected 
 within the present limits of town was the Widney Hotel. It was built 
 for a dwelling, but being purchased by Mr. E. A. Widney, was con- 
 verted into a hotel. This branch of the C. B. & Q. R. R. was surveyed 
 in 1847, but several years elapsed before the grading was finished. In 
 1868, it was sold to the C, B. & Q. R. R. and by that company completed 
 and put in running order. Until that date it was known as the Ameri- 
 can Central Railroad. The buildings were at first erected on the west 
 side of town (west of Division Street), except a few opposite the present 
 post-office. By the time the cars commenced to run over the railroad, 
 there were a half dozen stores, as many shops, and quite a number of 
 carpenters and masons. The town has a growth peculiarly its own. 
 Almost every other village or city in the county received a sudden impe- 
 tus from the building of railroads, but this latter fact seemed to have but 
 little effect on Woodhull. The town has maintained a steady growth 
 from the erection of the first store and dwellings in the plat. Before the 
 town was surveyed, a post-office called Heathland was kept at Mr. F. 
 Heath's house, a short distance north of the village site. When the town 
 was determined upon, it was thought to name the office and town Leoti, 
 and was called by that name some time. In compliment to Mr. Wood- 
 hull, the present name was given them. 
 
 Shortly after the first store was opened by M. N. Hurd, it was de- 
 stroyed by fire with all its contents. Again in 1871, a building owned 
 by T. S. McConnell, and containing a stock of goods owned by a Mr. 
 Wright, was wholly destroyed by the same element. At this time, the 
 fire also consumed an unoccupied building near. These two have been 
 the only serious fires the village has experienced. 
 
 Probably no town of the size of Woodhull has commanded the grain 
 and stock trade in such dimensions. During the year 1876, more than a 
 half million of dollars were received at this place in exchange for prod- 
 
538 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 uce, and in 1870-71 and '72 more broom corn was shipped from Wood- 
 hull, than from any point in the United States. In 1869, a good brick 
 block was erected by J. D. Bell and Andrew Eason, and in 1876, a simi- 
 lar one was built, the upper story of which contains a good lecture hall 
 and the office of the Enterprise, a good local weekly paper. 
 
 It was no uncommon affair, before the railroad was completed, to see 
 wagon after wagon filled with grain pass through Woodhull to Oneida, 
 and returning the owners would make all their purchases here. The 
 firm of Elder & Skinner sold in one year over $80,000 worth of goods. 
 This trade is vet undiminished; what is lacking in sales, is atoned for in 
 purchases of the farm products. 
 
 There are now about one dozen stores, a few more shops, three large 
 elevators, one lumber yard, three hotels, and a large number of mechan- 
 ics. The town has never granted a license to saloons of any kind, and 
 steadily maintains a firm temperance standing. 
 
 Woodhull was incorporated in 1870, and the following board of officers 
 elected: B. Taylor, President; J. V. Kennagy, Clerk; W. O. Gamble, 
 Treasurer, and Rev. W. C. Wagner and James Walton, Trustees. There 
 are now seven trustees, instead of the original five elected. Their names 
 appear elsewhere. 
 
 schools. 
 
 Until about the year 1869, schools were held in the district school 
 house. About that time they were graded, and the present building 
 erected. It contains four rooms, three of which are occupied as school- 
 rooms, the fourth as a recitation room. The report of the Principal, Mr. 
 S. G. Mugrave, for January, 1877, shows 150 scholars enrolled, and an 
 average attandance of 102. 
 
 CHURCHES. 
 
 The largest church here is the Swedish Lutheran. It was organized 
 on Oct. 15, 1868, with thirteen members, whose names were as follows : 
 G. Lagergron, Y. E. Carlson, E. Hawkinson, S. Hawkinson, T. M. Lind- 
 quist, C. Lindquist, S. T. Petterson, Y. Grenborg, Y. Clas, N. T. Hulstrom, 
 M. Olson, T. Olson and O. Truedson. They were organized in the old 
 Presbyterian Church, where they met for divine worship for some time. 
 In 1869, they built a house of worship costing $2,000. It proving too 
 small, they erected the present commodious house of worship in 1876, at 
 an expense of $5,000. The pastor is Rev. T. M. Sandquist. The num- 
 ber of communicants is now 275. A good Sunday-school is regularly 
 maintained. 
 
 The Catholic Church was organized about six years since, with six or 
 eight families. They, with the aid of other churches of their denomina- 
 tion more wealthy, have jusl completed a very fine village church. The 
 number of families has not greatly increased since the organization. Ser- 
 vices are held here by priests from other places. 
 
 THE PREjSS. 
 
 In December, 1875, the Reporter made its first appearance. It was 
 published by Magner & Carlin, editors and proprietors. It was continued 
 until December, 1876, when the office was purchased by J. J. McHose, 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 539 
 
 who enlarged it from ;i three-column page paper to a seven-column folio, 
 and the name changed to the Wbodhull Enterprise. It is still continued 
 with R. H. Magner and J. J. Mollusc as editors, and is issued weekly. 
 It is an excellent local paper, and is all its name indicates. 
 
 It would he well to mention here before closing the history of Wood- 
 hull, that Gen. Schenck, late Minister to England, is largely interested 
 in property here and at Nekoma, and pays these villages a visit nearly 
 every other year. 
 
 WOOPHULL OFFICIALS. 
 
 Pres., J. B. Ridenour; Clerk, Robt. Magner; Treas., S. W. Neely. 
 Trustees, William Templeton, J. E. Kellogg, J. W. Cox. S. W. Wilev, 
 William Cornell. 
 
 MORRISTOWN. 
 
 In the Summer of 1852, Henry Selby built a store and laid out a 
 town upon Sec. 6, in the northwest corner of the township, which was 
 called Morristown. This formed a nucleus of a thriving settlement, 
 having a post-office, blacksmith shops, two stores, a church, school-house, 
 harness shops, etc., but the subsequent building of the railroad, and the 
 location of the station at Osco, has taken much of the business away to 
 Osco and other points. The village now contains twelve dwelling houses. 
 two stores, one shoemaker shop, a meeting-house and a school-house. 
 
 DAYTON. 
 
 But five or six families reside on the original plat of Dayton. 
 Among them is George Brandenburg, one of the earliest settlers, and 
 Avhose hospitable mansion was once the only tavern in the county. It is 
 one of the oldest towns, and was laid out October 31; 1836, by Mark M. 
 Aiken. It was at one time the stopping place on the Chicago, Dixon and 
 Rock Island stage route, and but for the rapid development of towns 
 near it, and the railroads passing it by, might have been one of the larg- 
 est towns within the county. 
 
 OPHE1M (formerly Edwardsville). 
 
 Is a small village a few miles north of Alpha, on the Chicago, Rock 
 Island and St. Louis Railroad, containing about one hundred inhabitants. 
 It has an excellent trade in grain and farm products. One good store, a 
 few shops, an elevator and a lumber yard comprise the business interests. 
 
 CHURCHES. 
 
 The Swedisli Methodists maintain a good church here. It has been 
 organized but a few years, and does not yet support a regular minister. 
 
 OAKLEY (Green River Station) 
 
 Is a small town on the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, about one 
 mile east of Colona. Prior to the crossing of the roads being established 
 at this latter place, Oakley commanded a good grain trade. It was laid 
 out August 11, I860, by Thomas F. Davenport, and now contains about 
 
540 HISTORY OP HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 one hundred inhabitants. The town supports two or three stores, as 
 many shops, one hotel and an elevator. The children are sent to the dis- 
 trict school near, and the people attend church at Cleveland or Colona. 
 
 COLONA 
 
 Was laid out July 25, 1855, by Marcus Warren, and at present contains 
 nearly two hundred inhabitants. The first building erected in town was 
 the warehouse built by J. A. Sawyer in 1854, just at the completion of 
 the railroad. Considerable trade in grain and wood is carried on here, 
 and in the early days of the railroad Mr. M. Davis, the first inhabitant of 
 the place, supplied almost all the wood used on this division of the rail- 
 road. This elevator was used until the tornado of May. 1859, occurred, 
 which blew it down in common with many other buildings. It also 
 destroyed the Rock River railroad bridge, 1,200 feet long, hurling it 
 entire into the river below. Its course was to the east, and great ruin 
 was occasioned by it. Owing to the intersection of the Chicago and 
 Northwestern, and Rock Island and St. Louis Railroads, a good trade is 
 maintained at Colona, supporting two or three good stores, several "shops 
 and an elevator. 
 
 SCHOOLS. 
 
 School was held, in what is now the Catholic Church, until about 
 1871, when the present comfortable three-room building was erected. 
 Three departments are conducted, and each enjoys a good attendance. 
 
 CHURCHES. 
 
 There are three congregations in town — the Catholic, Methodist and 
 Presbyterian ; the latter, however, do not now sustain regular preaching, 
 but maintain their Sunday-school. 
 
 ALPHA. 
 
 This village is situated in the southwest part of the county, at the 
 junction of the Galva and Keithsburg Railroad with the Rockford, Rock 
 Island and St. Louis. It was laid out by Anson Calkins, June 1, 1872, 
 and at present contains about one hundred inhabitants. There are three 
 or four stores, as many shops, a depot, and two hotels. 
 
 Prior to the building of these railroads, the town of Oxford, a few 
 miles to the southwest, supplied the wants of the citizens of that locality. 
 It was laid out by Daniel and James M. Briggs, February 25, 1858, on 
 the west half of Section 30, town of Oxford. At this place, in 1860, 
 existed the wildcat kt Bank of the Mississippi Valley," whose assets were 
 said to be one Avorthless iron safe, one cent — old fashioned copper — part 
 of one lead pencil, a rusty steel pen and a half sheet of foolscap with 
 figures on it. 
 
 The starting of the towns of Alpha and Windsor, in the county im- 
 mediately west, both near to Oxford and on the railroad, caused a 
 general removal of all houses to these places, and the town of Oxford is 
 now extinct, the town plat being used for farming land. One church, 
 the , still remains ; the others being taken to Alpha and 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. o41 
 
 Windsor. Alpha bids fair to become a good business town, having the 
 advantage of the railway crossing. There is no reason why a good town 
 will not be seen here within a few years. The children are sent to the 
 district -school near, but in a short time it is expected to erect a com- 
 modious school-house in the village. 
 
 One church, the Baptist, now supports regular divine service. It 
 was organized in September, 1876, with seven members. There arc now 
 thirty-six, and an attendance of ninety-five scholars at the Sunday- 
 school. They occupy a very comfortable church, erected some two years 
 ago. The pastor, Rev. J. C. Lewis has been with the congregation some 
 three years, commencing his labors prior to the organization. 
 
 NEKOMA 
 
 Is a small village east of Woodhull. It was laid out by M. Z. V. Wood- 
 hull, of Washington City, July 21, 1861). It enjoys a good grain trade, 
 and at one time was thought to be the commencement of a large town. 
 It is, however, too close to Galva, Woodhull and towns south to expect 
 to attain a great size. It contains two or three stores, as many shops, an 
 elevator and several artisans. 
 
 CHURCHES OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 HANNA TOWNSHIP. 
 
 The first church organization in the Township of Hanna. also the 
 first in the county, was at the house of P. K. Hanna, in the Fall of 1835, 
 where the Methodist Society was organized. Rev. Colin D. James was 
 the first pastor. Among the active workers of the church were: John 
 P. Hanna. C. Renshaw, James Searle, Thomas Hill, William Shal'er, as 
 class leaders; P. K. Hanna, and Daniel Walsh, as local preachers. And 
 also Henry Hand, who deserves to be mentioned as one of the most ear- 
 nest supporters of the church. 
 
 In 1854, the society built a brick church at a cost of three thousand 
 dollars, known as the " Rock River Chapel.'" This was used by the so- 
 ciety until the Fall of 1875, when they built a much finer church in the 
 village of Cleveland, at a cost of four thousand five hundred dollars. 
 The hoard of trustees are P. K. Hanna, Henry Hand, Thomas Hill, Will 
 Shafer, J. H. Sale. J. A. Sawyer, and Milton Hill. The present mem- 
 bership is eighty ; Sabbath-school attendance, one hundred. Rev. P. K. 
 Hanna and wife, Geo. A. Colbert and wife. Mrs. Sullivan and two 
 daughters, were among the original members. 
 
 The Evangelical Church was organized March 25, 1873, in school-house 
 No. 7, of Edford Township, in which place services had been held some 
 time previous. The original membership was twenty-three persons, 
 among whom were the following: Geo. Pobanz, Jno. Hintz, F. Pobanz, 
 Wm. Pobanz, Jno. Neumann, Jno. Erdmann, Julius Parpat, Carl Nit/.. 
 Their present church-building was erected at a cost of $3,000, and is 
 under the pastorate of Rev. Gustav A. Regier. The membership is now 
 sixty-two, and the Sunday-school fifteen. 
 
)12 HISTORY OF IIENRY COUNTY. 
 
 COi: X WALL TO WNSHLP. 
 
 The Calvary Presbyterian Chinch of Rock River Presbytery, was 
 organized Jan. 2, 1868, at 10 A. M., in the Methodist Episcopal Church, 
 on the north line of Burns Township. The organization was effected by 
 the following committee of Bureau Presbytery: Rev. J. C. Barr, Rev. J. 
 Milligan, and Ruling Elders Alex. White, Charles M. Priestly, Rev. J. S. 
 McClung, and Moses Thatcher. Rev. J. C. Barr preached a sermon from 
 Isaiah xl., 31. John Fleming was at this meeting elected, ordained and 
 installed as Ruling Elder of the church. Their earliest meetings were 
 held in school-house No. 4, on Sec. 27. 
 
 In 1870-71, a church was built on Sec. 27, N.W. corner of S.W.^, 
 at a cost of $3,500. Rev. J. S. McClung was stated supply of the 
 church from the date of its organization until March, 1871. The present 
 pastor, Rev. F. I. Moffatt, served the church as stated supply from Octo- 
 ber, 1871, up to Dec. 10, 1872, when he was installed pastor, in which 
 capacity he still officiates. The original members were : H. S. Rogers,. 
 Mrs. Phoebe Rogers, W. W. Winters, Mrs. Virginia Winters, Wm. 
 Allen, Mrs. Margaret Allen, Thomas Rowland, Mrs. C. T. McClung, 
 Mrs. A. C. Torence, John Fleming, Mrs. Mary A. Fleming, Mrs. Sarah 
 A. Calender, A. E. Benedict, Mrs. Harriet T. Benedict, Gabriel Romig, 
 James J. Dickey, Mrs. Caroline E. Dickey, Isaac Callender, James 
 Orr, Alexander Walker, W. H. Torre nee. The present membership is 
 seventy-three; Sabbath-school attendance about forty. 
 
 COLONA TOWNSHIP. 
 
 United Presbyterian Church. The United Presbyterian Church of 
 Colona was organized Dec. 22, 1866, in the Colona school-house, with 
 twelve members, and were constituted a church by Rev. H. Wallace and 
 Elder A. Blair, of Davenport, Iowa, committee from Presbytery, and 
 Rev. J. Todd, missionary, in accordance with a petition drawn up by 
 S. H. Weed, and signed by ten members and eighty adherents of the 
 cause. By request, the U. P. Presbytery of Rock Island sent Rev. Henry 
 Wallace, of Rock Island, to view the field, who preached in the school- 
 house the latter part of June, 1865 ; this was the second sermon preached 
 in the village of Colona. Two weeks later, Rev. William Cooke, of 
 Homestead Church, preached. Rev. J. F. Martin came as missionary 
 Sept. 15, I860, and was succeeded by Rev. J. P. Finney, and he by Rev. 
 S. H. Weed, Licentiate, July 15, 1866, and he by Rev. J. K. Blair, and 
 Rev. John Todd. The earliest meetings were held in the Colona school- 
 house ; meetings were also held in private houses. The names of the 
 original members are Andrew Stewart, Grace Moderwell, Christina Mod- 
 erwell, Jos. Moderwell, Jane Moderwell, James Montgomery, Sr., Sarah 
 Bell, William McGonagil, Sr., Elizabeth McGonagil, Mary Cochran, 
 Barbara McFerran, and Margaret McCall. Joseph Moderwell and An- 
 drew Stewart were elected and ordained ruling elders of the organization. 
 Wm. McGonagil is at present a deacon. 
 
 September o0, 1867, the congregation chose S. H. Weed, J. J. Baum, 
 and James Bell, building committee. A frame church, 32x50 feet, with 
 belfry and spire, was built, and was opened for worship Oct. 18, 1868. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 543 
 
 The cost was $2,108.38 in cash, and aboift #1,000 in work and material 
 was donated. April 3, 1873, a bell was procured, costing $253.76. 
 
 Rev. S. H. Weed, having been ordained Nov. 23, 1867, labored as a 
 missionary till June 15, ISC)!), when he was installed pastor, which office 
 he held till April 30, 187G. At present the congregation has no pastor, 
 but is under the care of Rev. J. A. Reynolds, of Rock Island, and Elders 
 F. Ferguson and J. Caughey, of Homestead Church, by appointment of 
 the Presbytery. 
 
 The total number of members is fifty-eight, two of whom died, three 
 were suspended, and thirty-two have removed, leaving at present twenty- 
 one persons in full membership, and fifty-four baptized non-communing 
 members. The average attendance at Sabbath-school is about forty. 
 Capt. J. E. Wilkins, Rev. S. H. Weed, James Bell, and Andrew Grass. 
 have all been superintendents in the Sabbath-school. Elder Jos. Davis 
 has removed to Nebraska. Capt. J. E. Wilkins, who served as deacon, 
 has removed to Iowa. 
 
 EDFORD TOWNSHIP. 
 
 The Church of God was organized Sept. 16, 1876, at the "Howard 
 School-house." where those interested in forming a church had been hold- 
 ing services since the 8th of April, previous. Among the original mem- 
 bers were W. T. Harris and L. E. Harris. Preliminary steps bave been 
 taken for the erection of a house of worship at an early day. The pas- 
 tors have been W. R. Coovert and M. S. Newbommer. They now have 
 thirty-eight communicants, with an attendance of thirty-five in Sunday- 
 school. 
 
 St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. The earliest meetings of 
 this body were held in the Central School-house in 1867, and the church 
 organization was effected the same year, with a membership of about a 
 dozen persons. This has been very materially augmented since, until 
 they have gathered in about fifty families. The church building was 
 erected in 187'J, at a cost of $2,500. The present pastor is Rev. I. P. 
 Guenther. 
 
 GRAND VIEW M. E. CHURCH. 
 
 Grand View M. E. Church. Rev. Mr. Colbert organized the first 
 class in 184:2. Among those who rendered valuable service to this church 
 in its early history, were the following: Revs. Philip Hannah, William 
 McHenry and N. Smith, as local preachers : and later, Rev. Zach Welch. 
 Anions the early pastors, Rev. Bart. Cartwright, Revs. Harvey and Burr. 
 Rev. H. J. Humphrey, Rev. G. W. Brown, Rev. C. M. Wright, and Rev. 
 Mr. Falkenbury. 
 
 The later pastors were Revs. Gr. M. Morey, Ralph Kinney, A. C. 
 Frick, M. I). Heekard, .1. W. Odell, J. J. Fluhartv, C. M. Swartz, Lorin 
 Webb, J. W. Megan, Ahab Keller, (i. C. Woodruff, and the present 
 pastor, Rev. .1. W. Otterman. 
 
 The first organization worshiped for several years in the house of Mr. 
 Southworth, and afterwards for many years in school-houses. The 
 present church edifice was erected in 1871, under the labors and direction 
 of Rev. C. W. Swartz. 
 
544 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 BISHOP HILT,. 
 
 Swedish M. E. Church. This church was organized in the Fall of 
 1864, with about twenty members. The principal ones were Eric Beng- 
 tron, Jonas Engstrom, Eric Soder, Jons Watstrom, George Erickson. 
 The earliest meetings were held in the Bishop Hill School-house, also 
 in private houses. Soon after the organization a wagon shop was pur- 
 chased for $400 ; meetings were held in the second story of this house, 
 until 1868, and in that year the congregation completed, ready for use, a 
 very commodious house of worship, at a cost of $3,500. The following- 
 preachers have labored here: N. O. Westergreen, one year; Peter Chall- 
 man, one year ; A. J. Anderson, four years ; Eric Shogren, three years ; 
 H. W. Eklund, one year ; J. E. Eergren, three years. 
 
 The congregation now have one hundred and eighty-four members, 
 and a Sabbath-school of eighty scholars. Jonas Engstrom, who acted 
 as trustee in the church in its early days, is preaching in Kansas, having 
 emigrated with several others from Bishop Hill to Kansas some years ago. 
 
 The Lutheran Church, Opheim. This church is a branch of the 
 Swedona Lutheran Church, and has no regular organization of its own ; 
 Rev. A. Andreen preaches. 
 
 KEWANEE TOWNSHIP. 
 
 German Evangelical Church, Kewanee Township. Until the erec- 
 tion of their church edifice in 1866, the members of this congregation 
 held their meetings for divine service in the school-house on Section 28. 
 They were organized here about this time with twenty-eight members. 
 Owing to a division in the church, and the forming of another church 
 near, the membership is now sixteen. The attendance at Sunday-school 
 is now twenty-seven. 
 
 The following ministers have successively held the pastorate here : 
 Revs. Herman Lessner, G. F. Gruber. C. G. Haack, — Hilmer, — Rein, 
 G. W. Regier and — Hantel. The Rev. William Meyer, pastor of the 
 church at Princeton, Bureau County, is now [pastor in charge, preaching 
 once a month. 
 
 YORKTOWN TOWNSHIP. 
 
 Evangelical Association, section 27, Vorktown Township, was organ- 
 ized in 1851, at the house of Peter Luther, with seventeen members. 
 They have increased to one hundred and seventy-five, and a Sunday- 
 school of two hundred scholars. In 1867 they erected a church edifice 
 at a cost of $3,000. Their pastors since 1854 have been as follows: Revs. 
 William Kolb, John Schneider, J. C. Anthus, J. C. Spielman, John 
 Dengel, R. Rothermund, A. Heilman, Joseph Schnee, M. llevl, A. Gock- 
 ley, P. Himmel, 1-:. Freeden, Mr. Heyl. V. Forkel, A. Goetsehel, A. Woe- 
 her and C. Gagstetter. 
 
 GALVA TOWNSHIP. 
 
 Pleasant View Church. This church is located four miles northeast, 
 of the Town of Galva, in Galva Township, and was built at a cost of 
 $1,000; completed and dedicated Nov. 26, 1876. The members first met 
 for religious meetings at the house of Daniel May, and were organized in 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 545 
 
 the Fall of 1876, at the residence of Geo. Huffman, about a quarter of a 
 mile west of where the church now stands. 
 
 Some of the original members were Daniel May, Geo. Huffman, R. 
 D. Sprague, R. J. Huffman, Mahaly Sprague-, J.Wilson, Mason Huffman, 
 Margaret Wilson, Nancy Huffman, Hannah Huffman, Mary White, Lizza 
 Huffman. 
 
 There arc at present seventeen members who arc under the minis- 
 terial care of Rev. Barnard Wagner. At present there is no Sabbath- 
 school. 
 
 HENRY COUNTY INFIRMARY. 
 
 The liberal manner in which the Supervisors of Henry County have 
 provided for the sustenance and comfort of her paupers is a matter of 
 just pride on the part of her citizens. The building known as the " Henry 
 County Infirmary" is an object of admiration to all who visit it, not only 
 on account of its architectural design and its neat and beautiful surround- 
 ings, but for its complete and admirable arrangement for the health and 
 comfort of its inmates. It is situated on the County Farm in Munson 
 Township, near the center of the county, and about six miles south from 
 Geneseo. 
 
 The Poor Farm consisted originally of one hundred and twenty acres, 
 entered by the county at government price, in 1854. In 1875, the 
 adjoining forty acres belonging to the same quarter-section, was added at 
 a cost of $2,000. 
 
 Preparatory to the erection of the present building a tour of isspec- 
 tion was made in several adjoining counties of the state by a committee 
 of the Board of Supervisors, consisting of Dr. R. R. Sales, of Colona ; 
 A. W. Perry, of Geneseo; Lewis Shearer, of Cornwall; O. E. Page and 
 Richard Mascall, of Cambridge, to ascertain the manner of treating pau- 
 pers, the kind of buildings in use for that purpose, and to decide upon 
 some plan for an infirmary in Henry County that should equal, if not 
 surpass, the best models examined. The result of this tour of inspection 
 was the adoption of the plan for the present building, which was drawn 
 up in a rough sketch by the committee before their return home and sub- 
 sequently adopted by the Board. 
 
 A. YV. Perry, Dr. R. R. Sales and John Blackburn were appointed 
 the building committee ; but owing to the remoteness of the other mem- 
 bers, the chief oversight fell upon A. \Y. Perry, whose indefatigable 
 labors, efficient management, and financial integrity justly entitle him to 
 the credit which has been unanimously awarded him by his fellow citi- 
 zens. 
 
 A.J. Kinney, architect, Chicago, furnished the plan and specifica- 
 tions, after the rough sketch which had been drawn and adopted by the 
 committee. The contract was let to Archer & Frost, of Princeton, 111., 
 and the work began in 1X71. 
 
 The building is in the French style of architecture. It consists of 
 two wings with transverse gables, 33 by 86 feet, and connected together 
 by a main building 60 feet long by 40 feet wide, and standing back so 
 that the wings at each end form a projection of 23 feet from the front line 
 of the main building. The whole length of the building, including both 
 wings, is 1 -!6 feet. The roof of the main building, between the trans- 
 
54G HISTOftY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 verse gables, is Mansard, with ornamented attic windows, and presents a 
 beautiful front view. The structure is of brick and Joliet stone, the lat- 
 ter composing the basement story. It is two stories in height, besides 
 the attic, which affords about the same amount of room as the other 
 floors. The corridors in the lower stories run through the interior of the 
 building at right angles, but, to economize space, they are placed around 
 the outside in the attic. It is well lighted and ventilated, flues for the 
 latter purpose running through all the main walls of the building. It is 
 heated by steam, and hot and cold water supplied to all parts of the 
 house. The water is pumped up from wells and cisterns into a large 
 reservoir in the attic. It is said to be the best building for the cost in 
 the state, the whole cost, including heating apparatus, being about 
 $50,000. 
 
 The center building is occupied by the warden and his family. The 
 wings on either hand are for male and female paupers. Each wing con- 
 tains 32 rooms for paupers, with bath-rooms and water-closets on each 
 floor. The basement is occupied for cooking, culinary purposes, dining- 
 rooms for officers and inmates, laundry, store-rooms, cellar, engine-room, 
 etc. In the rear of the infirmary proper is a separate asylum or room for 
 the more troublesome of the insane inmates, which has been fitted up 
 from the old " poor house" in use before the present building was erected. 
 
 The grounds about the Infirmary are very tastefully laid out, and 
 the building occupies an elevation from which drainage is easy. This has 
 been taken advantage of to make the basement one of the most dry and 
 airy apartments of the building. The whole presents a beautiful and 
 attractive home for that class of unfortunates whom adversity or mis- 
 fortune has compelled to seek a shelter within its friendly walls. 
 
 The first steam heating apparatus put in proved inefficient:, and was 
 replaced in 1874. This and other changes cost about $5,000. 
 
 L. J. Wilkinson was chosen Warden, and Mrs. L. J. Wilkinson 
 Matron, and entered upon their duties May 1, 1872. Their eminent 
 fitness for the place, and excellent management, have kept them in the 
 office till the present time, and will probably keep them there for many 
 years }-et to come, should they not be called, as their talents and faith- 
 fulness deserve, to preside over some larger institution. 
 
 The report of the Board of Supervisors for 1875 shows the following 
 
 SUMMARY. 
 
 Total amount of orders drawn ... §14,162 02 
 
 " general expenses $6,918 31 
 
 land purchased 1,906 53 
 
 " repairs made 4,27^ 67 
 
 " tools. 237 91 
 
 furniture _. 328 16 
 
 permanent improvements. . 222 44 
 
 " live stock purchased 275 00 — $14,162 <>2 
 
 Number of inmates now at the infirmary 51 
 
 Number of weeks' support furnished. 2,423 
 
 Average cost per capita, per week jt $2 66 
 
 The present number of inmates (1877) is 61. 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUHTY. 547 
 
 THE RAILROADS. 
 
 The Chicago and Rock Island Railroad, now Chicago. Rock Island 
 and Pacific Railroad, was surveyed in 1850, and completed through Henry 
 County, in February, 1854. The Central Military Tract Railroad, now 
 Chicago, Burlington and Quincv Railroad, was surveyed in the Fall of 
 1852, and was completed as far as Kewanee, in December, 1854, and to 
 Galesburg shortly after. The American Central Railroad, now the New 
 Boston Branch of the C. B. & Q. Railroad, was begun in 1847. It was 
 afterwards sold to the latter company, and was completed in the Spring 
 of 18G8. The Peoria and Rock Island Railway was originated by Orrin 
 E. Page, Esq., and Amos Gould, of Cambridge, who procured a charter 
 in 1867. To their unremitting courage and labors in overcoming great 
 obstacles, much of its completion is due. The first train passed over it 
 July 8, 1871. The Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis Railroad was 
 completed later in the same year. Each side of this large county as 
 well as its center having a railroad, all parts are within easy reach of 
 produce markets, thus very nearly equalizing the value of real estate 
 throughout the count}'. Had these roads all crossed each other at any 
 given point, doubtless a large cit}* would have grown up there, but as it 
 is, the village population, though considerable, is divided among several 
 good sized but thriving towns. 
 
 THE COUNTY SCHOOLS. 
 
 B. F. Barge, Superintendent, elected in 1873. 
 
 The whole number of persons under twenty-one years of age in the 
 county is 18,518: whole number of school age, 12,379. 
 
 The number of school districts is 196 ; school-houses. 221 — frame, 
 190, brick, 31. 
 
 The number of pupils enrolled in 1870 was 11,206 — males. 5,181, 
 females, 5.(138. 
 
 Total number of teachers employed, 437 — males, 134. females, 303. 
 
 The whole number of months taught during the year was 1,770. 
 The total principal of the Township Fund was $106,282.75. The highest 
 amount ($13,958.60) was in Osco Township: the lowest ($1,200) in 
 Cambridge Township. 
 
 Highest monthly wages paid to teachers in graded schools, £188.88; 
 ungraded. £(50. Highest monthly wages paid to female teachers in graded 
 schools. -Si'7.77 : ungraded, >?~>-~>. Lowest to male, -SilO ; lowest to female. 
 $16. Total amount received for the year, $ 156,430.81 ; total expended, 
 $111,302.(15; balance in treasury, 845*,128.16. 
 
 The Agricultural Society at its late session appropriated $75 to be 
 paid in Premiums for Educational Work at its coming Fair, and the 
 County Superintendent, W. II. Russell, of Kewanee, and H. S. Comstock, 
 of Colona, were appointed a committee to arrange a premium list and 
 specifications for the work. In pursuance they have prepared the fol- 
 lowing 
 
548 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 " PLAN FOR AN EXHIBIT FROM THE SCHOOLS OV HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 " For purposes of the Exhibit the schools of the county shall be 
 divided into three grades, as follows: 
 
 " Grade A — Including all schools of six departments or more. 
 44 Grade B — [ncluding all graded schools of less than six depart- 
 ments. 
 
 " Grade C — Including all ungraded schools. 
 " The awards shall be as follows : 
 "For the best general exhibit in Grade A. 810 00 
 
 " For best exhibit penmanship. Grade A, not less than thirty 
 
 pupils from a school. ------- 4 00 
 
 ••For best letter writing, Grade A. not less than thirty pupils 
 
 from a school, -------- 4 00 
 
 " For best map drawing. Grade .V, not less than thirty pupils 
 
 from a school, -------- :; 00 
 
 •• For Grade B the same awards as in A. with the exception that not 
 less than twelve pupils shall be required from each school where thirty 
 are required from Grade A. 
 
 " For Grade C same awards, except that competing number required 
 shall be six. 
 
 •• For best individual specimen of penmanship in Grades A. B 
 and C, each. -------- 
 
 " For best individual specimen of letter writing in each Grade. 
 A. Band G, ------- 
 
 *' For best individual specimen of map drawing in Grades A. B 
 and 0, each, -------- 
 
 " For best plan of drawing oi' school-house by pupil, 
 
 44 For best programme for ungraded school, by teacher, - 
 
 COUNTY OFFICERS. 
 
 County Clerk, F. G. Welton; Circuit Clerk, L. H. Patton; Treas- 
 urer, P. H. Beveridge ; Sheriff, \V. J. Vannice ; State's Attorney, T. E. 
 Milchrist ; Coroner, W. L. Dalrymple ; School Superintendent, B. F. 
 Barge; Surveyor, Patterson Holmes. 
 
 CIRCUIT COURT. 
 
 Fifth Judicial Circuit, embracing the counties of Henry, Rock Island. 
 and Mercer : George W. Pleasants, Judge. Terms: Second Mondays 
 in February, dune, and October of each year. 
 
 COUNTY COURT. 
 
 Julius Hinman, Judge. Law terms: Second Mondays in April and 
 December of each year. Probate terms : Third Monday in each month. 
 
 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. 
 
 S. L. Andrews, Chairman. Regular sessions: Second Tuesday in 
 September, and second Monday in -July. Special sessions at call of chair- 
 man and ten members. 
 
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HISTORY OK HENBY COUNIV. 
 
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 A TAB II LAR STATE M E N I 
 
 Showing the Totals of Personal and Real Property of Henry bounty for the 
 
 year 187<i. 
 
 Compiled by the County Cli 
 
 PERSONAL l-KOI'KKTV. 
 
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 Horses <>f .ill ages 
 
 Cattle of all ages 
 
 Mules and Asses of all ages 
 
 Sheep of all ages 
 
 all ages 
 
 Steam Engines, Including Boilers 
 
 Fire or Burglar-Proof Safea 
 
 Billiard, Pigeon Hole. Bagatelle, or other similar Tables... 
 
 Carriages and Wagons orvi hatsoever kind 
 
 Watches and Clocks 
 
 Sewing or Knitting Machines 
 
 Piano-Fortes 
 
 Melodeons and Organs 
 
 Franchises 
 
 Annuities and Royal ties 
 
 Patent Rights 
 
 Steam boat 8, Sailing Vessels, Wharf Boats, Barges or other 
 Water Craft 
 
 16.058 
 
 13.162 
 
 1.075 
 
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 4.783 
 2,718 
 
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 379 Ill 
 
 50 94 
 70.26 
 25.12 
 
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 79 77 
 89 00 
 
 Value. 
 
 54,118 
 8.440 
 
 18.125 
 
 L840 
 
 1.075 
 
 1 17.838 
 
 16.758 
 
 18,1 ir. 
 
 1,200 
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 18. Merchandise on hand 
 
 19. Material and Manufactured Articles on hand 
 
 20. Manufacturers' Tools, Implements and Machinery (other than I 
 
 Boilers, which are to be listed as such) " 
 
 21. Agricultural Tools, Implements and Machinery 
 
 22. Gold and Silver Plate and Plated Wan- 
 
 2-',. Diamonds and Jewelrv 
 
 24. Moneys of Bank, Banker, Broker or Stock Jobber 
 
 2.">. Credits of Bank, Banker, Broker or Stock Jobber 
 
 26. Moneys of other than Hank, Hanker, Broker or Stock Jobber 
 
 27. Credits of other than Bank, Banker, Broker or stock Jobber 
 
 2H. Bonds and Slocks 
 
 29. Shares of Capital stock of Companies and Associations not Incorporated t»> 
 the Laws of this State 
 
 80. Pawnbrokers' Property 
 
 81. Property of Companies and Corporations other than hereinbefore enumerated 
 
 82. Bridge Property 
 
 83. Property Of Saloons anil Eating Mouses 
 
 34. Household or Office Furniture and Propertj 
 
 35. Investments in Real Estate and Improvements thereon i.See Bee. 10 > 
 
 86. AH other personal Property required to be listed 
 
 37. Shares of Stock of state or National Banks 
 
 Total Value of Personal Property 
 
 $418,222 
 15,900 
 
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 13,142 
 
 4.119 
 
 161.788 
 
 295.324 
 
 1.380 
 
 1.070 
 160.251 
 
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 SI. 84 3,180 
 
 SI. 392,555 
 
 S3.235.705 
 
 i mproved Lands 
 
 Unimproved Lands. 
 
 Total Value of Lands 
 
 No. of AC1 
 
 440,381 
 73.509 
 
 513,890 
 
 AV. Value 
 
 pei Acre. 
 
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 TOWN AND CITY LOTS. 
 
 No. of Lots. 
 
 A v. rage 
 Value. 
 
 $1,698,018 
 
 
 
 6,908 
 1.983 
 
 $246.00 
 31.70 
 
 
 
 
 
 8.891 | $198.10 
 
 
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 PROPERTY BELONGING TO RAILROADS 
 
 1.200 
 
 2,082 
 
 
 Lands other than " Railroad Track," 
 
 $7,415 
 
 
 
 
 04.578 
 
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 "f Corn 
 
 Acres of oats 
 
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 Acres of other Field Products. 
 
 "f inclosed Pasture 
 
 Acres of Orchard 
 
 Acres of Wood Land 
 
 12.918 
 
 160,057 
 
 30.696 
 
 14.257 
 
 13,967 
 
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Lodges and Associations. 
 
 Stewart Lodge, No. 92, A. F. and A. 31 — Officers : George Richards, 
 W. M. ; D. F. Sargent, S. W. ; John Harper, J. W. ; J. D. Grant, Secy. ; 
 Joseph Hammond, Treas. Meets at Geneseo, first Friday evening before 
 full moon, each month. 
 
 Woman's Temperance Alliance, Geneseo. — Organized in March, 1864. 
 Officers: Mrs. H. T. Miller, Pres. ; five Vice-Presidents ; Mrs. G. A. 
 Hobbs,.Secy. ; Mrs. O. Olmstead, Treas. 
 
 Young Ladies' 1 Temperance Union, Geneseo. — Organized in January, 
 1876. Officers : Mrs. Agnes Wells, Pres. ; Miss Ellen Davis, Vice-Pres. ; 
 Miss Emma Chapin,, Secy. ; Miss Ella Sawyer, Treas. 
 
 Reform Club (Gentlemen), Geneseo. — Organized in May, 1876. Offi- 
 cers: R. Harrington, Pres.; three Vice-Presidents ; Emery Graves, Secy.; 
 William Cole, Treas. 
 
 Kewanee Lodge, No. 159, A. F. and A. M. — Organized Oct. 2, 1854. 
 Grand Lodge of Illinois granted a dispensation to Rev. Wm. White, as 
 W. M., and, on the 31st of October, a Master Mason's Lodge was opened 
 in Wethersfield, under the name of Wethersfield Lodge, U. D., William 
 White, C. C. Blish, W. S. Charles, E. Pinney, Jas. Elliott, and Henry 
 Sillon being present. Three petitions were received and referred. 
 
 On April 14, 1855, the Lodge was moved to Kewanee, where it has 
 since remained. 
 
 Oct. 3, 1855, a Charter was granted by the Grand Lodge of Illinois 
 to Wethersfield Lodge, No. 159. 
 
 In the Summer of 1867, the Lodge built a new hall, and incurred a 
 heavy debt, which is now very nearly paid. 
 
 The line of the succession of the presiding officers is as follows : 
 Wm. White, Chas. C. Blish, Matt. B. Potter, Hamp.Way, R. A. Tenney, 
 Henry T. West, Chas. Trowbridge, Chas. S. Clapp, S. W. Warner, Wm. 
 T. Cross, John B. Moffitt, Albert B. Ashley. 
 
 Oct. 4, 1876, permission was given to change the name from Weth- 
 ersfield to Kewanee Lodge, No. 159. 
 
 The Lodge is now in a thrifty condition, in comfortable quarters, 
 with a membership of seventy. Regular meetings on first and third 
 Tuesdays of each month. 
 
 Kewanee Chapter, No. 47, R. A. 31.— Organized Oct. 29, 1858. Un- 
 der dispensation a Chapter was opened in Kewanee by Rev. G. E. Peters, 
 H. P., assisted by several companions. One petition was received and 
 referred. 
 
 In October, 1859, the Grand Chapter issued a Charter to Kewanee 
 Chapter, No. 47, R. A. Masons. 
 
 The Chapter is in a thrifty condition, with a membership of fifty- 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 553 
 
 seven. The presiding officers have been: G. E. Peters, C. Bassett, and 
 Chas. Trowbridge, who was first installed Jan. 9, 1861. Regular meet- 
 ings on first and third Wednesdays of each month. 
 
 Sherman Lodge, No. 535, A. F. and A. M., Orion. — Officers: Freder- 
 ick Thompson, W. M. ; E. J. O'Neil, S. W. ; Wm. Lembke, J. W. ; H. 
 H. Parks, Secy. ; J. H. McGovern, Treas. ; H. W. Rishel, S. D. ; S. J. 
 Ickes, J. D.; L. H. Muman, T. C. Williams, Stewards; O. P. Wade, 
 Tiler. Meets on Wednesday evening, on or before the full of the moon 
 in each month. 
 
 The following are the officers of the Masonic bodies for the year 1877 : 
 
 Kewanee Lodge, No. 159, A. F. and A. M. — A. B. Ashlev, W. M. ; 
 C. H. Bogue, S. W. ; Matt. B. Blish, J. W. ; S. W. Warner, treas. ; W. 
 T. Cross, Secy. ; C. K. Ladd, S. D. ; A. B. Spickler, J. D. ; C. Otis and 
 S. Enos, Stewards ; C. P: Leonard, Tiler. 
 
 Kewanee Chapter, No. 47, R. A. M. — Chas. Trowbridge, M. E. H. P.; 
 J. B. Moffitt, E. K. ; Geo. D. Elliott, E. S. ; C. K. Ladd, C. H. ; C. H. 
 Bogue, P. S. ; A. B. Ashley, R. A. C. ; J. R. Clapp, M. 3d V. ; A. E. 
 Matteson, M. 2d V. : A. T. Johnson, M. 1st V. ; S. W. Warner, Treas. ; 
 Wm. T. Cross, Secy. ; C. P. Leonard, Sentinel. 
 
 Cambridge Lodge, No. 49, A. F. and A. M. — Officers: J. E. Ayers, 
 W. M. ; A. R. Mock, S. W. ; W. J. Vannice, J. W. ; E. D. Richardson, 
 Treas. ; P. H. Beveridge, Secy. ; T. G. Ayers, S. D. ; W. B. Dean, J. D. ; 
 T. S. Kline, Tiler. Meets at Cambridge first and third Thursday even- 
 ings in each month. 
 
 Wethersfield Lodge, No. 128, I. 0. 0. ^.— Officers: A. Maul, N. G.; 
 C. L. Rowley, V. G. ; C. P. Remick, P. S. ; W. C. Loomis, Treas. Meets 
 at Kewanee every Monday evening. 
 
 Kewanee Encampment, No. 105, I. 0. 0. F. — Officers : L. E. Rowley, 
 C. P. ; W. C. Loomis, H. P. ; D. W. Payne, S. W. ; H. H. Bryan, J.W. ; 
 C. P. Remick, Scribe and Treas. Meets at Kewanee on the first and 
 third Friday evenings of each month. 
 
 Geneseo Lodge, No. 172, I. 0. 0. I 7 .— Instituted March 28, 1855. 
 Officers : J. C. Rockwell, N. G. ; Geo. W. Cash, V. G. ; Geo. M. Cooper, 
 Secy. ; H. R. Canfield, Perm. Secy. ; F. H. McArthur, Treas. Meets at 
 Geneseo every Tuesday evening. 
 
 Johann Huss Lodge, No. 320, L 0. 0. F. — Instituted in September, 
 1865. Officers: John Buderbrod, N. G. ; Michael Ledig, V, G. ; George 
 Ernst, Secy. ; Henry Steibel, Treas. Meets at Geneseo every Wednesday 
 evening. 
 
 J. 0. Karris Encampment, No. 81, 1. 0. 0. F. — Instituted February 
 20, 1866. Officers : Henry Canfield, C. P. ; W. Ash, S. W. ; L. Wood- 
 ruff, H. P. ; H. Steibel, J. W. ; H. O. Fisher, Scribe ; Geo. F. Godfrey, 
 Treas. Meets at Geneseo first and third Thursday evenings of each 
 month. 
 
 Cambridge Lodge, No. 199, I. 0. 0. F. — Officers : Rev. J. Cairns, N. 
 G. ; Samuel Steele, V. G. ; Chas. Jackson, Secy. ; Sylvester Rockwell, 
 
554 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 Treas. ; T. A. Cook, Perm. Secy. Meets at Cambridge every Tuesday- 
 evening. 
 
 Galva Lodge, No. 408, I. 0. 0. F.— Officers : E. B. Lutes, N. G. ;. 
 Chas. Stowe, V. G. ; S. S. Hoyt, R. S. ; E. P. Utley, P. S. ; J. W. A. 
 Miller, Treas. ; H. Higgins, G. R. Meets at Galva every Monday even- 
 ing. 
 
 Galva Lodge, No. 243, A. F. and A. M.— Officers : S. G. Jarvis, W. 
 M. ; O. P. Stoddard, S. W.; H. A. King, J. W. ; J. L. Finley, Treas. ; 
 C. W. Williams, Secy. Meets at Galva first and third Tuesday evenings 
 of each month. 
 
 Post No. 33, G. A. R.— Officers: A. F. Miller, Post Commander; J. 
 Babbitt, S. V. G. ; S. P. Johnson, J. V. G. ; J. L. Finley, G. M. ; N. 
 Flansburge, O. of D. ; B. M. Dorr, Chaplain ; E. W. Smith, Adjt. Meets 
 *at Galva every alternate Wednesday evening.- 
 
 Woman's Temperance League. — Officers : Mrs. H. M. Higgins, Pres. ; 
 Mrs. M. E. Holmes, Secy. There are no saloons in Galva. 
 
 •,: Clover Lodge, No. 383, I. 0. 0. F.— Officers : E. C. Rosseter, N. G. ; 
 John W. Shutler,V. G. ; L. C. Houghton, R. S. ; Geo. H. McClung, P. S. : 
 W. A. Fraser, Treas. Meets each Monday evening at Woodhull. 
 
 Woodhull Lodge, No. 502, A. F. and A. M.— Officers : J. W. Willis, 
 W. M. ; L. J. Elliot, S. W. ; J. Kingdon, J. W. ; James Doyle, Treas. ;. 
 W. A. Fraser, Secy. ; R. H. Magner, S. D. ; Chas. Wilkins, J. D. ; Jas. 
 Stiers, Tiler. Meets at Woodhull every Friday, on or before the full 
 moon. 
 
 Cambridge Library Association. — Organized in May, 1876, with N. B. 
 Gould, C. J. Gruey, W. A. Shepherd, C. R. Wheeler, T. G. Ayres, and 
 B. W. Seaton as Directors. 
 
 Number of volumes about 400. Oopen every Saturday afternoon. 
 B. W. Seaton, Librarian. 
 
 Y. M. C. A., Cambridge. — Organized April 3, 1876 ; forty-seven 
 members. Officers : E. Buck, Pres. ; A. Morse, Vice-Pres.; J. W. Cairns, 
 Secy. ; W. K. Wight, Cor. Secy. ; James Keagy, Treas. Meets at Cam- 
 bridge every Monday evening. 
 
 Galva Grange, No. 1,591, P. of IT.— Officers: J. M. A. Miller, Mas- 
 ter; Mrs. M. Aby, Overseer; Alex. Aby, Treas.; C. C. Palmer, Secy.; 
 Geo. D. Palmer, Steward. Meets at Galva on the afternoon of each 
 month. 
 
 Lecture Association, Galva. — Organized in November, 1876. Officers : 
 G. W. Butters, Pres. ; N. E. Phillips, Vice-Pres. ; H. W. Young, Secy. ; 
 Dr. J. F. Todd, Cor. Secy. ; W. F. Wiley, Treas. 
 
 Library Association, Galva. — Organized in 1874. Officers: S. Man- 
 ger, Pres.; W.F.Wiley, Secy, and Treas.; C. E. Davis, Librarian. 
 About 500 books in the library. Open at all times. 
 
 Radiant Star Lodge, 612, 7. 0. 0. F. of Annawan. — Officers : J. L.. 
 Robinson, N. G.; B. W. Vaughan, Vice G. ; L. R. Craig, Sec. 
 
HISTORY OF HEXRY COUNTY. 555 
 
 Annawan Lodge, 433, A. F. and A. M. — Officers: L. R. Craig, W. 
 M. ; Chas. Vaughn, S. W. ; F. W. Steinhart, J. \V. ; S. N. Barker, Treas.; 
 John M. Brown, Secy.; James McNeill, S. I).; Joseph Hilding, J. 1).: M. 
 A. Harrett, Tiler. 
 
 HENRY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
 
 On Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1853, a meeting of citizens of the county 
 was held at Cambridge to organize an agricultural society. Col. Sylves- 
 ter Blish presided at this meeting, and G. M. King acted as Secretary. A 
 constitution was adopted, and the following officers elected: Frederick 
 P. Brown, President ; Sylvester Blish, Vice-president ; Henry G. Griffin, 
 second Vice-president ; Thomas F. Davenport, Recording Secretary ; 
 Ben. Graham, Corresponding Secretary, and Alfred W. Perry, Treas- 
 urer. About forty persons joined the society at this meeting, the dues 
 being fixed at one dollar each. It was decided to hold a fair on the oth 
 and Oth days of October following, and after appointing a meeting for the 
 executive committee and officers to be held on April 4, this meeting 
 adjourned. As was agreed upon, the first fair of this society was held 
 in October, and considering the primitive condition of the county at that 
 date, was a decided success. The fairs were held in the court-house 
 yard two or three years after commencement, when the society pur- 
 chased twenty acres from H. W. Wells. Quite a large tract of land, 
 including this spot, was held by a Mr. James Wade, of Pennsylvania, 
 under mortgage. He foreclosed this, and the entire tract was pur- 
 chased at the sale by Amos Gould, who deeded to H. G. Little, J. C. 
 Edwards and A. W. Perry as trustees, the same twenty acres to be used 
 as the society's grounds as long as they should continue the fair, and for 
 five years after its discontinuance, should that occur. This arrangement 
 was continued until Feb. 17, 187o, when the society purchased the grounds 
 from Mr. Gould through these trustees. That, in addition to ten acres 
 purchased in August, 1869, gives accommodations for a large exhibit. The 
 value of the property is now about $12,000, and the sum of §5,000 is yearly 
 offered in premiums. The fairs are annually held in the Autumn, and are 
 considered equal to any in the state. 
 
 When first organized and held in the court-house yard, members were 
 admitted on the payment of one dollar annually, and for a few years no 
 admission fees were charged. This was found to be impracticable, and 
 life memberships were issued on the payment of $10 each. In 1871, the 
 entire plan was changed. A stock company was formed, the citizens of 
 the county favoring this plan, and investing very generally in it. Owing 
 to the unsettled condition of the country during the late war no fairs 
 were held during the years 1862 and '63 ; but with these exceptions, 
 the exhibitions have been continuous sicne the commencement. 
 
 The present officers are : P. H. Beveridge, President, Cambridge: 
 A. A. Crane, Vice-president, Osco ; R. H. Hinman, Secretary, Cam- 
 bridge; F. G. Welton, Assistant Secretary, Cambridge; William II. 
 Shepard, Treasurer, Cambridge ; J. C.Edwards, General Superintendent, 
 Cambridge. One of the most important features added to the fair is the 
 premium of 175 offered for the best educational exhibit. The plan and 
 prizes offered are fuWy given in the chapter devoted to educational inter- 
 ests of the county. 
 
556 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 THE OLD SETTLERS" SECOND ANNUAL MEETING. 
 
 (From the "Henry County Chronicle," Thursday, An,?. 17, 1876.) 
 
 The second annual reunion of the old settlers of Henry County was 
 held in the park, at Geneseo, last Friday, 11th. A large concourse of 
 people assembled from all parts of the county, not less than three 
 thousand persons being on the ground, and the organization inaugurated 
 in a Hanna grove last year was perfected and made permanent. President 
 James M. Allan called the meeting to order, and Rev. P. K. Hanna, the 
 first Christian minister to settle in this county, offered prayer. Dr. Ira 
 R. Wells, from the committee appointed last year to draft a constitution, 
 read their report, which was unanimously adopted. The constitution 
 adopts the name of " Old Settlers' Association of Henry County," and 
 provides for a president, five vice-presidents, secretary and assistant, and 
 a treasurer, to be chosen annually, except the secretary, who holds his 
 office until removed by death, resignation, or two-thirds vote of the 
 members present at a regular meeting. A committee of arrangements, 
 of seven members, including the assistant secretary and the treasurer, 
 and a committee of necrology, of seven members, including the secretary 
 and the treasurer, are also among the annual officers. Conditions of 
 membership are twenty years' residence before the preceding January, or 
 being married to such a person, and the payment of one dollar. Under 
 this constitution the signatures of over eighty members were secured. 
 
 A committee of one from each town was appointed to nominate offi- 
 cers, and recess was then taken for dinner. This was an exercise in 
 which young settlers as well as old participated. The people of Geneseo 
 had provided coffee in endless quantity, and the visitors had brought 
 their lunch ; and the maple-shaded park became a royal banquet hall. 
 
 After dinner the Chair proposed the question, Where shall our next 
 meeting be held ? Thomas F. Davenport invited the Association to meet 
 at Cambridge, and it was unanimously decided by vote that Cambridge 
 be the place, and Friday, August 10, 1877, the day, for the next annual 
 meeting. 
 
 The committee on nominations then reported the following, and they 
 were unanimously elected : 
 
 President — Joseph A. Sawyer. 
 
 Vice-Presidents — James Glenn, John Piatt, Sr., Richard Mas- 
 call, C. B. Miner, Wm. T. Crozier. 
 
 Secretary — Thomas F. Davenport. 
 
 Assistant Secretary — P. H. Beveridge. 
 
 Treasurer — Philip K. Hanna. 
 
 Committir of Arrangements — P. H. Beveridge and P. K. Hanna,. 
 ex-officio ; R. H. Hinman, A. W. Perry, M. B. Potter, M. B. Loyd, 
 M. Underwood. 
 
 Committee of Necrology — T. F. Davenport and P. K. Hanna, ex- 
 officio ; Ira R. Wells, C. C. Blish, Thomas Nowers, Sr., Levi Hig- 
 gins, Wm. T. Crozier. 
 
 H. S. Comstock then read the following historical sketch of Coluna : 
 The first settler in Henry County was Dr. Thomas Baker, who came 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY 557 
 
 to the county on the 6th day of May, 1835, from Adams County, and 
 settled on Section 16, Colona Township — premises now occupied by 
 George Kinkaid. Marinda Baker, a daughter of Dr. Baker, died in April, 
 1836, being then about 15 years of age, and was buried on the southeast 
 corner of Section 16. There is now nothing to mark her last resting- 
 place. This was the first death in Henry County. 
 
 The next oldest settlers were Thomas and James Glenn and Anthony 
 Hunt, who came from Ohio, and whose nativity was Fayette County, 
 Kentucky. This party settled on Section 20, on the 13th day of May, 
 1835. On the 15th day of May, James Glenn raised the first house in 
 Henry County. It was built of logs hewn with the broad ax, and was 
 8x10 feet in size. The father of James Glenn planted a locust seed that 
 was brought from the Ashland farm of Henry Clay at Lexington, Ken- 
 tucky. This grew to be a large tree, and is now in a flourishing condition. 
 It measures 12 feet in circumference at the base, and four feet from the 
 ground measures 7 feet in circumference. Messrs. Glenn and Hunt broke 
 and cultivated about 12 acres of ground that Summer. Indians, deer and 
 prairie chickens were very numerous in these pioneer days — the former 
 peaceable, the latter so tame that they often came into the yards with 
 domestic animals. Thomas and James Glenn made the first plow ever 
 made in Henry County — the mold-board of which is now to be seen at the 
 residence of James Glenn, and is in a good state of preservation. It is 
 made of burr oak, is four feet in length and sixteen inches in width. It 
 was hewn out with an ax by Mr. Glenn himself. The first barn in Henry 
 County was raised on New Year's day, 1836, by Thomas and James Glenn. 
 This was also of hewn logs. Anthony Hunt settled on trie southwest 
 quarter of Section 20, built a log house, and brought his wife from St. 
 Louis, in April, 1836. 
 
 The first coal found in Henry County was discovered by Dr. Baker, 
 in the Fall of 1835, on Baker's Creek, which runs through Section 21. 
 This has since been called the Minersville Bank, and was probably at one 
 time the most extensive mine in the county. The vein varies from 4 to 
 6;V feel in depth. 
 
 Erskine Wilson established a ferry over Rock River at the mouth of 
 Green River, in the Spring of 1836. This was the first ferry in Henry 
 County, and was on the main route from Chicago to Rock Island, and 
 travelers in all directions found it necessary to patronize this ferry. 
 
 The next settler in Colona Township was George Brandenburg, who 
 settled on the southeast quarter of Section 1, on the 9th day of Septem- 
 ber, 1835, and built and opened a tavern, which was the first one in 
 Henry County. Mr. Brandenburg was born in Frederick County, Mary- 
 land, in 1799. 
 
 Stephen Marshall settled on Section 30, in April, 1836, and com- 
 menced operations as a farmer. 
 
 Joshua Harper and James M. Allan next came to Colona Township, 
 in May, 1836, and lived with George Brandenburg about a year. 
 
 Charles Oakley and a Mr. Wilcox, who were agents for the Morris- 
 town Colony, came to this vicinity in June, L836, and lived with Mr. 
 Brandenburg several months. They located the lands for the Morristown 
 Colony, and laid out what was then known as the town of Morristown. 
 The agents of the Geneseo Colony arrived at the house of George 
 
558 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 Brandenburg, in July, 1836. They made their location where the city of 
 Geneseo now stands. 
 
 In the Fall of 1836 three families came from Genesee County. N. Y., 
 and stopped at Mr. Brandenburg's. James M. Allan, James Bennett, a 
 Mr. Seymour, arid Mr. Brandenburg went to where Geneseo now is, and 
 raised the first house, near where the brewery now stands. They cut the 
 logs and raised the house in one da}-. Thus Geneseo may be said to have 
 been built in a day by Colona pioneers. 
 
 Nathan and Abisha Washburn and Luke C. Sheldon, members of the 
 Morristown Colony, settled on Section 30. 
 
 Thomas Hodges came to Colona Township in the Spring of 1837, and 
 located on Section 20. Mr. Hodges has been a successful farmer, and has 
 lived to see the growth of the county around him. 
 
 The next farm was opened by Joshua Harper, in the Spring of 1837, 
 on Section 17. Mr. Harper built the best log house in the county at that 
 time. This farm was then the largest one in cultivation in the county. 
 
 Mr. Harper lived a bachelor's life the first year or two Joseph Turner 
 
 being his chief cook. 
 
 A post-office was established at Dayton in the Fall of 1836, and called 
 Green River post-office — Postmaster, George Brandenburg. This was a 
 distributing office for Morristown and Geneseo. Settlers often came 15 
 and 20 miles on foot for mail. 
 
 The first election held in Henry County was held at the house of 
 George Brandenburg, in June, 1837. Following is a minute of the 
 election : • 
 
 " At an election held at the house of George Brandenburg, on the 
 19th day of June, A.D. 1837, for the purpose of electing county officers 
 for Henry County (in the State of Illinois), the following persons were 
 elected: Philip K. Hanna, Joshua Browning, Ithamar Pillsbury, County 
 Commissioners : Joshua Harper, Recorder ; Abra M. Seymour, Surveyor, 
 Robert McCullough, Sheriff; Roderick R. Stewart, Coroner; John P. 
 Hanna, Charles Atkinson, Roderick R. Stewart, Judges of Election." 
 
 Abra M. Seymour, James M. Allan, Clerks. 
 
 Frederick Olmstead then read the following historical sketch of 
 Hanna : 
 
 Me. President and Citizens: — Having been assigned the duty of 
 preparing an historical account of the early settlement of the Township 
 of Hanna for this occasion, we are indebted to P. K. Hanna, J. P. Hanna, 
 George Brandenburg and others, for many of the facts incorporated in 
 the address. Owing to other pressing duties and the short space of time 
 allotted for its preparation, there will doubtless occur discrepancies and 
 omissions, which, it is hoped, will meet with a generous criticism. 
 
 In the month of June, in the year 1835, a small party left Knoxville, 
 Illinois, for the purpose of exploring the lands of Henry County, with 
 the view of forming a settlement. The party consisted of Rev. Geo. A. 
 Colbert, P. K. Hanna, J. P. Hanna, J. D. Tabor, Samuel and Neal 
 Withrow. Journeying along on horse-back the}' traveled over nearly the 
 entire territory now within the bounds of Henry County. At this time 
 they found the family of Dr. Thomas Baker, living on Section 16, near 
 the mouth of Green River, in what is now the Township of Colona, and at 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 559 
 
 that time the only family in what is now Henry County. Here they rested 
 a short time enjoying the hospitality of Dr. Baker. Leaving this point 
 they followed what was known as the Black Hawk trail some twenty 
 miles in a northeasterly direction, camping at what is now known as Mc- 
 Henry's Ditch, in the township of Phenix. This trail was nearly on the 
 same ground on which the state road from Chicago, Dixon and Rock 
 Island was afterward located. Leaving this point they returned to Ivnox- 
 ville, where they remained about two weeks. After replenishing their 
 stock of provisions, P. K. and J. P. Hanna, accompanied by Robert Land, 
 of Carmi, Illinois, returned to Henry County to finish their explorations, 
 making their first camp at White Oak Grove, on Edwards River, where 
 they found Mr. Butler and family on a claim which was afterward pur- 
 chased by what was known as the Andover Colony. Leaving White Oak 
 Grove they traveled north, arriving on the banks of Rock River in the 
 month of July, 1835. Here they set their stakes on Section 32, 18 north 
 2 east of the 4th P.M., near the present site of the village of Cleveland, 
 which was then occupied by Winnebago Indians. At this time they 
 found Earl P. Aldrich, who had just settled with his family in what is 
 now known as Phenix Township. From here the party once more returned 
 to Knoxville, from whence P. K. Hanna started with his family for their 
 new home in the woods, arriving August 13, on the claim staked out by 
 him the month previous, which was forty-one years ago day after to-mor- 
 row, being the first family in Hanna Township, and the fourth in the 
 county. On the 9th day of September of the same year, came George 
 Brandenburg, from Ohio, and located on Section 6, in the Township of 
 Hanna, on land now owned by Thomas Hill. Later in the same year he 
 moved and settled on the southeast quarter of Section 1, in the Township 
 of Colona, where in October, 1836, in company with Mark M. Atkinson, 
 he laid out the Town of Dayton, where he yet resides. Here he erected 
 a log house, into which he moved on Christmas day, 1835, and opened it 
 to the public as a tavern, and which was for years after known through- 
 out the entire state as "Brandenburg's Tavern," and an important stage 
 station ; and many a weary pioneer has received a hearty welcome, shel- 
 ter, and Godspeed from the Judge and his good wife. This was the first 
 public house opened in Henry County. Here was established the second 
 post-office in the county (George Brandenburg, postmaster), where settlers 
 came from nearly all parts of the county for their mail. Here on the 
 19th of June. 1837, the election for the organization of Henry County 
 was held, and the first county officers were elected, consisting of three 
 Comity Commissioners, namely: P. K. Hanna, Ithamar Pillsbury and 
 Joshua Browning. Robert McCullough was elected Sheriff; Roderick 
 R. Stewart. Coroner ; Joshua Harper, Recorder ; A. M. Seymour, County 
 Surveyor. 
 
 As an instance of the moral status of the early settlers, we will state 
 that in this election Thos. R. Sanders, the competitor of Joshua Harper, 
 most certainly would have been elected but for the fact of its having been 
 proved that said Sanders had purchased a pair of shoes on the Sabbath 
 day, and to this alone Mr. Harper owes his election. Here, also, on the 
 27th day of June, was held the first term of the County Commissioners' 
 Court, at which James M. Allan was appointed County Clerk, ami Charles 
 Atkinson, County Treasurer. The remaining business of the term con- 
 
560 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 • 
 
 sisted in granting a license to Charles Atkinson, John P. Hanna and Geo. 
 Tyler, for a ferry at Cleveland — the ferrymen having to pay for this 
 privilege one dollar and fifty cents. A store at Cleveland, and also one 
 at Dayton, were licensed at this time. Several other terms of the Com- 
 missioners' Court were held at this place. Here, also in June, 1838, the 
 first term of the circuit court was held, under Judge Stone. 
 
 As an instance of one of the real estate transactions of those days — 
 George Brandenburg traded a one-half interest in the town of Dayton to 
 Mark M. Atkinson, for 1,*200 acres of Texas land. Later in the same 
 year came George Albert and E. Walters, with families, and also Henry 
 and Samuel Sullivan, with mother and two sisters, all of whom settled in 
 Hanna Township. The necessary preparations for Winter were at once 
 begun by erecting log cabins, building sheds, cutting hay, and preparing 
 for Winter generally. All our supplies had to be transported from fifty to 
 seventy-five miles with ox teams, which was no trifling matter. Early in 
 the Winter, Collin D. James, a missionary from the Rock Island Mission, 
 organized a religious society. Services were held in the log cabin of P. 
 K. Hanna. being the first services and the first society organized in the 
 county. Rev. James continued to preach to this little band of Evan- 
 gelists until the Fall of 1886, when he was succeeded by Rev. Asa D. 
 West. These were days of small things, yet of deep interest to the few 
 scattered settlers. The population of the township was further increased 
 in the Spring of 1836, by the arrival of J. D. Tabor, J. P. Hanna. Charles 
 Atkinson and George Tyler, with families; making the entire population 
 of the Township of Hanna, in the Spring of 1836, about forty-one souls. 
 
 The first marriage in the county was in Hanna Township, namely: 
 James P. Doge to Miss Samantha Colbert, daughter of Rev. Geo. A. 
 Colbert. This occurred on February 7, 1836, and before the organization 
 of the county, consequently the license had to be procured from Knox 
 County, 
 
 In April. 1836, the village of Cleveland was laid out. on the south 
 bank of Rock River, on Section 31, by George Charles, county surveyor 
 of Knox County, for Charles Atkinson and James D. Tabor, being the 
 first town laid out in the county (and it has been laid out ever since). 
 The first log buildings in Cleveland were built in 1836, by George Bran- 
 denburg and Thomas Glenn, for George Tyler and Charles Atkinson, the 
 one for Atkinson being a double log house, one-half being ttsed for a store 
 and the other for a dwelling — both of which buildings can be seen to-day 
 in a somewhat dilapidated condition. In the Fall of 1836, came a colony 
 from New York, and stopped at the tavern of George Brandenburg, who 
 with the other settlers of Hanna Township, went with them and helped 
 them to erect their log cabins, which was the beginning of the city of 
 Geneseo, and which colony came to Dayton for their mail for some time 
 afterward. In this year William Paddleford bought land, and in the Fall 
 of 1837, moved on it with his family, where he resided until I808, when 
 he moved on the farm now occupied by his son. .lames Paddleford, where 
 Mrs. Paddleford still resides, in the 90th year o( her age. The first 
 frame buildings in the county were built at Cleveland, by Atkinson and 
 Wells, in 1836, which can still be seen on the farm of John S. Hanna, in 
 the village of Cleveland. 
 
 In 1836 a temperance meeting was held in the double log house of 
 
HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 561 
 
 • 
 
 Charles Atkinson, in Cleveland, by the settlers and people from the 
 Geneseo Colony, and a society organized, it being the first ever held in 
 Henry County. In this same building was held the Presidential election, 
 in 1836, for Martin Van Buren, President, and R. M. Johnson, Vice- 
 President — it being the first Presidential election ever held in the 
 county. Whiteside County being in this precinct, the vote of that county 
 was polled here with Henry. In this election there were 72 votes 
 polled, three of which were democratic — those three were Thomas Glenn, 
 Dr. Thomas Baker, and George Brandenburg, who has been a true demo- 
 crat ever since, and expects to vote for Tilden this Fall. The returns of 
 tl i i s election were made to Knox County, ami taken there by G« 
 Brandenburg. The Judges of this election were P. K. Hanna, George 
 Tyler, Thomas Glenn and Dr. Baker. 
 
 The first school in Hanna Township was organized in 1836, and 
 taught by Xarcessa Stewart, who afterward became Mrs. Huntington 
 Wells, of Moline. 
 
 In 183(3 the population was further increased by the arrival of Dr. 
 Gawyer, a man thoroughly radical but a good citizen, of good moral 
 character, who has since left our town. In the same year came Thomas 
 and Anderson Miller, who settled in this township. In 1837 came Henry 
 Hand, and settled and run the first chartered ferry on Rock River at Cleve- 
 land, and who has been a prominent citizen of the Township until this 
 day ; also, in this year, came D. P. Grove, John Williams, John Searls, 
 Columbia Aldrich, William and James Burnard, Rev. Woodruff and son, 
 
 all of whom settled in Hanna Township. In the same year came 
 
 Stanbro and settled in the east part of town, where he lived to a good 
 old age and was much respected at his death, leaving his son on the home- 
 stead, who still occupies it, and who has filled several positions of honor 
 in the county and is now a Justice of the Peace. 
 
 As an evidence of the want of good markets in those earl)' days, we 
 state the following: 
 
 In 1839 the settlers collected their hogs and drove them to Chicago. 
 It took about three weeks to make the trip. After Damning out for this 
 length of time they arrived at the market and sold their pork for from 
 one dollar to two dollars and twenty cents per hundred. 
 
 In me Win. Whitehead, Thomas Hill, Adrian Yanwinkle, 
 
 and Wesley Hanna. In the years from 1838 to 184-") the town >cttled up 
 quite rapidly. Among those coming in those years we will mention a few 
 of the settlers: J. W. Taylor, Adam Hooker and family, also the Lin- 
 nells, the Henningers, the Quillans, James Miller and Meads, with fami- 
 lies, and many others that for want of space we are enable to mention. 
 
 James Searles, though a resident of Rock Island County, living on the 
 bank of Rock River, has, from the early history of the town, always been 
 so closely identified with the interests of Hanna. that it seems like one 
 of the early settlers is left out without the mention of his name. lb 
 settled where his family now reside, nearly opposite Cleveland, and took 
 a very active interest in schools, churches, and the improvement of oui 
 water power on this Bide of the river. Mr. Searles died only a few days 
 ago, at the advanced age of 74 years, and his funeral was attended at the 
 old settlers' church, in Cleveland, by a very large concourse of friends, 
 and many of the old settlers of Rock Island and Henry Counties. 
 
562 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 
 
 As an evidence of our growth in wealth and advancement in in- 
 dustrial pursuits since those early days of hard toil and little recompense, 
 we have but to call your attention to our thrifty farmers and stock raisers, 
 with their well-cultivated fields and well-filled granaries, our unexcelled 
 water-power, with unequaled advantages, and extensive flouring mills, 
 our railroad facilities and schools and churches, our ever yielding stone 
 quarries and vast beds of coal, from which millions of bushels are taken 
 annually. In order to substantiate these statements more fully we extend 
 to all a cordial invitation to visit our township and the village of Cleve- 
 land, and spend a day on the pleasant banks of Rock River, exploring the 
 labyrinths of our coal beds, and fishing. 
 
 J. A. Sawyer, 
 
 J. H. Sale, 
 
 F. P. Olmstead, 
 
 Historical Committee. 
 
 Pleasant and interesting remarks were then had from Dr. Gregg, of 
 Rock Island ; M. B. Potter, J. M. Allan, William T. Allan, Lewis Shearer, 
 M. B. Lloyd, and John Logan, of Whiteside. The latter announced that 
 the old settlers' meeting of Whiteside County, would be held at Lyndon, 
 on the last day of August. 
 
 The speakers elicited much merriment and applause, and their rem- 
 iniscences were highly interesting. We regret that we can not report 
 them in our limited space. The social features of the reunion were not 
 the least delightful, and when the meeting broke up at about 5 o'clock, 
 every one went away pleased, we are sure, with the occasion, the place, 
 and the people. Especially did this editor, who bore away a token of 
 Mrs. P. K. Hanna's distinguished consideration, in the shape of a beauti- 
 ful bouquet. 
 
 ULAH 
 
 is a small village a few miles southeast of Cambridge. It is the result of 
 the railroad passing through that portion of the county, and was laid out 
 by C. A. Morris, owner of the town site, June 5, 1873. There are a few 
 stores, one or two shops, a railroad depot, and a grain elevator. The 
 number of inhabitants is about fifty. The village at present contains no 
 school, the youth being sent to the district school about one mile south 
 of town. There is one church, the Methodist Episcopal. It was organ- 
 ized by the Rev. G. M. Morey, present pastorof Cambridge M. E. Church, 
 on April 10, 1866. About thirty persons united in forming this church. 
 They had met for divine worship in the Pleasant Valley school-house, 
 where they continued to hold divine service until 1875, when they com- 
 pleted their present commodious church edifice, costing about $1,000. 
 There are at present 88 members, and 40 scholars in the Sunday-school. 
 The pastor is the Rev. H. K. Metcalf. The Rev. G. M. Morey, W. B. 
 Frazell, and S. H. Humes have also labored here. 
 
 LYNN 
 
 was laid out by Malcom McKillop, Nov; 25, 1870. It is a small town, 
 situated on the St. Louis, Chicago and Rock Island railroad, and contains 
 about one hundred inhabitants. There are three stores, two or three 
 shops of various kinds, and one hotel. 
 

 Gen. THOS. J. HENDERSON, 
 
 Member of Congress, 
 
 Sixth Congressional District, 
 
 Princeton. 
 
Henry County War Record. 
 
 ABBREVIATIONS. 
 
 A it Art illery. 
 
 Col Colonel. 
 
 ( ';i]>t Captain. 
 
 Cur pi Corporal. 
 
 comfi commissioned. 
 
 Comsj Commissary. 
 
 cav... cavalrj . 
 
 captd captured. 
 
 dlsd discfiarged. 
 
 e en li sled. 
 
 excd exchanged 
 
 Inf infantry. 
 
 kid killed. 
 
 iii.d mustered out. 
 
 prmtd promoted. 
 
 prisr prisoner. 
 
 Regt Regiment. 
 
 Sergt Sergeant. 
 
 wd wounded. 
 
 ONE HUNDRED AND TWELFTH REGIMENT, J.A\J. 
 
 The One Hundred and Twelfth Regiment, Illinois Volunteers, was mustered into the service of the United 
 States on the 20th and 22d days of September, 1862, at Peoria, Illinois, and was ordered to report to Majoi 
 
 eral Wright, commanding the Department of the Ohio, at Cincinnati, Ohio, it moved fr Peoria on the 8th 
 
 day of October, 1862. by rail, and arrived ai Cincinnati, Ohio, by midnight on the loth of October, w ben n w etc 
 immediately ordered over the Ohio River to report to Major General cordon Granger at Covington, Kentucky. 
 The regiment reported to General Granger on the morning of the 11th of October, and immediately began to 
 
 ' with the 38d Indiana, 77th. 97th, and losih Illinois, under i 
 
 prepare for the field. I la \ ing been brigaded 
 
 mand of Col. Coburn, of the 33d Indiana, and having obtained trans] 
 
 Covington, Ky., on the lsth day of October, 1862. for Falmouth, Ky 
 
 H'tation and supplies, it marched from 
 " >n the ihui day of October it was 
 
 detached from the brigade and ordered to guard a large supply train to Big Eagle, on the Lexington and Cov- 
 ington pike. The Regiment arrived at Big Eagle on the evening of the 21st of October, and under orders 
 marched to Georgetcw n, Kj .. on the 23d, and to Lexington, Ky., on the 24th. It remained in camp at Lexing- 
 ton, Ky., for about five months, pei forming various duties, and aided in driving Clnks' command out of Ken- 
 tucky. On the 21st of March, 1863, the regime it t moved for Danville, Ky., arriving thereon the evening of the 
 22d, and at midnight on the 23d it was ordered back to Dick's River Bridge, on the Lexington pike, with oi di ra 
 to guard the bridge and hold the opposite side of the river at all hazards. It remained at the bridge until the 
 evening of the 24th, when it fell back to Hickman, at the mouth of the Kentucky River, with the rest of the 
 army retreating before what was supposed to be a superior force of the enemy. From the Kentucky River it 
 marched back to Nicholasville, and from thence moved by way of Camp Dick Robinson, Lancaster, and Crab 
 Orchard, In the direction of Somerset, Ky., In pursuit of the enemy bj forced marc pes. Bui the cavalrj and 
 mounted infantry having overtaken and defeated the enemy at Dutton's Hill, near Somerset, and dri\ en him 
 across the Cumberland River, the regiment moved back to Stanford, in October, 1862, ihe regiment, on Its 
 arrival at Lexington, Ky., was brigaded With the 45th Ohio, and the 18tli and :>;>d Michigan, under command Of 
 General Greene Clay Smith, of Kentucky; he remained in com mand until January, lsti:i. when Col. Doolittle, 
 
 of the 18th Michigan, took the command. At Stanford the regiment was again del acini I from the brigade, and 
 ordered to Miliedgevillo, K) ., where it was mounted, and remained In camp until the 26th of April, w hen th. 
 
 new brigade, consisting of the 45th Ohio, 32d Kentucky, and the 112th Illinois, under command of Benjamin 
 P. Runkle, of the 45th Ohio, marched for Somerset, Ky. At Somerset it joined other troops under the' com- 
 mand of Brigadier General S. P. carter, of Tennessee, and moved to Monticello, Ky., south of the Cumberland 
 
 River, and aided in driving a body of Rebel troops under command ol General Pegram fr t he place aim on; 
 
 Of Kentucky into Tennessee. There the regiment was under lire for the I'm st lime. I roin Monticello the reg- 
 iment returned to Somerset, Ky., where it remained until July, 1863, ami where detachments from n were 
 constantly engaged In active and severe duty scouting up and down the Cumberland River, often at great dis- 
 tances, by nigh! and liy day, and in guarding fords and ferries on tin- Cumberland River. While ai Somerset, 
 
 Ky., two hundred picked men from the regiment, under command of Capt. Dunn, of Co, i», uiih similar 
 detachments from other regiments at Somerset, all under command of Major Dow, of the regiment, joined 
 Colonel Sanders in his celebrated raid over the mountains Into Cast Tennessee. For rapidity of movement, 
 marching over mountains, swimming rivers, by day ami night, and for successful execution, baffling the 
 enemy, doing him a great amount of damage, and finally escaping from a vastly superior force, when 
 
 mountain gap was Supposed to be Securely guarded, this raid stands a g the most brilliant of the war. it 
 
 severely tested the endurance of the men and officers who participated in It : the detach nt of the IK'tli lost 
 
 eleven men captured, and five men drowned in swimming clinch River at night, From Somerset, Ky., the 
 regiment moved back to Danville, Ky., and In the month ol July assisted In driving about 1,600 Rebels under 
 command of Scott, across the Cumberland, it was four days and nights engaged in the pursuit of Scott, with 
 
 bin Little or no rest or sleep, and for more than one hundred miles was skirmishing With the enemy. Afler 
 Capturing about 600 prisoners, scattering many others In the w Is, and recovering most ol the propel t > Btolen 
 
 by these raiders. Scott was finally driven over the Cumberland River and into the mountains, when the regi- 
 ment again returned to Danville, Ky., having had one man killed anil si \ w am m led in Hit- pursuit, ami began 
 the work Of preparing for a campaign Into Cast Tennessee. From Dans ille, moved to Stanford ; I r Stanford 
 
 tbb orchard, from which place, having completed the necessary preparations, the regiment man bed for 
 East Tennessee, with ihe army under General Burnslde. Rebrigaded with the 1st East Tennessee Mounted 
 Iufantry, Hth Michigan Cavalry, and 45th Ohio Mounted Infantry, under com ma ml of Colonel Bj rd, or the 1st 
 
 Cast Tennessee, on I licjlsi ot August, lstili, and arrived at Kingston. Tennessee, on the 1st of September. The 
 
 regiment actively participated in all of the campaigns in Bast Tennessee lu 1863, ami up to Feb. 4, 1864. its 
 operationsln Cast Tennessee were at Kingston, Post oak springs. Athens, Calhoun, Charleston, Cleveland, 
 Sweetwater. Philadelphia, London. Campbell Station, Knoxville, bean station. Blane's Cross Roads, Dandi 
 Sevlnville, Fair Gardens, Kelly's Ford, ci.it Creek Gap, and other places, at mam of which li was engaged in 
 mi me rous skirmishes and battles, ami being constantly In the presence of the enemy. At Cleveland one Cap- 
 tain was killed and several men wounded, ami about twenty men captured in a skirmish. At Calhoun the 
 regiment, with the brigade, was driven back by an overpowering rone under Wheeler and Forrest, and the 
 
 112th brought up the rear: and for Ihe manner in which it was done, holding 1 he cue my ill check and sav ing all 
 the stores, it was complimented in an ntluial order. It had, however, tvveidv men captured and one ( 'aptaln. 
 who were guarding a ford on the lliawassa. and were cut oil' at Philadelphia; it made a handsome charge and 
 
566 
 
 HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 drove the enemy From the bill, for which it was cheered by other troops, and Major Dow. commanding, as well 
 us the regiment, was highly complimented by General Saunders and other officers, in this charge one man 
 was killed and several wounded, vt Knoxvllle the regiment, with other mounted Infantry and cavalry, was 
 thrown out in front to hold Longstreet In check while the town was put in lefenslble condition: and on the 
 18th of November, 1868, behaved most gallantly, and lost about one hundred, killed and wounded, and about 
 twentj men cut off and captured. At Bean station. Dandridge, and Flat Creek, the regiment lost several in 
 
 each engagement, killed and wounned. At Kelly's Ford, on }8tb of January, 1864. the regiment had 
 
 nineteen wounded. Including four commissioned officers, and one man killed. After the Bght at Kelly's Ford, 
 the regiment moved to Marysvllle, Tenn., and from there tit Knoxvllle, where it was dismounted and marched 
 on foot over the mountains to -Mount Sterling'. Kj ., a distance of a in on two hundred miles, a rrived there on 
 the 28d of February, and remained until the 6th of April, where the reg inent w ia permanently iiism muted 
 and moved to Camp Nelson, Kentucky, where, after refit ing for the field as ai infantry regiment, marched 
 back again to East Tennessee and arrived at Knoxvllle on the 3d of May. From Knoxvllle, on the 8th day of 
 May. the regiment moved bj rail to Cleveland, Tennessee, and from thence marched to Tunnel Hill, Georgia, 
 and reported to Major G i Id, commanding 23d Army Corps. The regiment had been rebrigadeu 
 
 with the 100th Ohio. 104th Ohio, 11th and 16ch Kentucky, under command of Colonel James W. Riley, of Die 
 I04t.li Ohio, and known as the lsl Brigade, 3d Division, under commandof Brig. General Cox, 23d Army Corps. 
 The regiment participated in the campaign of General Sherman against Atlanta. At Resaca, on the 14th day 
 of May, It was actively engaged, and lost some fifty men, killed and wounded, among the latter the Colonel. At 
 tftoy Creek, the regiment, on the 6tb of August, 1863, with the brigade, made an unsuccessful assault on the 
 enemy's works and losl seventy-one men. killed, wounded ami missing. Among the wounded w ere the Lieut. 
 Colonel, three Captains and one Lieutenant; three Sergeants and one Corporal were killed. The regiment was 
 engaged in numerous other battles and skirmishes in this campaign, nn the 8th of August, the regiment was 
 again rebrigaded with the 63d, 120th, and 128th Indiana, and the 5th Tennessee, under command of Colonel 
 rhos. J. Henderson, of the I12tb Illinois. This brigade was known as the 3d Brigade. 3d Division, 23d Army 
 Corps, on the 3l8l of August, after having cut loose from Atlanta and struck tor the Macon railroad, General 
 Coy ordered the 1 12th Illinois, under command of .Major Dow, to report to him personally, when the regiment 
 immediately pushed forward, drove the enemy hack, and reached the Macon rail road just in time to cut off two 
 or three long i rains and commence the work of tearing up the track. After inarching down to Jqnesboro and 
 on to Love joy the regiment returned with the army, and with the 23d Army Corps went into camp al Decatur, 
 Georgia. Here i he regiment remained from the 8th of September until the 4th of October, when Hood h; 
 recrossed the Chattaho i uncut and brigade with Sherman's army moved in pursuit, and marched 
 
 by indirect marches nearly four bundled miles, passing through Marietta mid other towns back to Home. 
 Here the regiment, with the 28d Army Corps, was separated from General Sherman and sent hack into East 
 
 Tennessee to look a tier Hood. It accordingly mare lied to Haiti mi, Georgia, and from thence to I'll la ski, Tenn.; 
 
 remained inc. imp at Pul.iski until the 22d of November, when it commenced retreating to Nashville. During 
 the retreat, I Of Columbia and Franklin, it lost some forty men. killed and wounded. The regiment 
 
 also participated in the battle of Nashville, on the 15th and 16th of December. The regiment, with the 23d 
 Army Corps, was then ordered to a new field of operations, mill proceeded bv steamboat lo Cincinnati, and from 
 that city by rait to Washington, D. C. From Alexandria it went by steamship to Fort Fisher, North Carolina. 
 The regiment then aided in the reduction of Fort Anderson in driving the enemy from his works at Town 
 Creek Bridge, and finally from Wilmington, which place was occupied. On the 22d of February, 1865, from 
 Wilmington, the regiment inarched to Kinstou, N. C. ; from Kinston to Goldsboro, from Goldsboro to 
 Raleigh. At Raleigh, moved to Greeusborough, where the regiment remained uutil the 20th of January, 1865, 
 
 when if was mustered out of the service, and finally discharged on the 7m day of duly, 1805. al Chicago, 111.; 
 
 and on the 8th, at Geneseo, ill., the regiment was formally dismissed and gratefully received and welcomed 
 home again. The members Of the regiment returned joyfully to their homes witli' the proud satisfaction of 
 having nobly discharged their duty. The regiment was always in the Department of the Ohio, and served in 
 the 33d Army Corps from its organization until the close of the war. 
 
 ROSTER OE THE REGIMENT. 
 
 Colonel, Thomas J. Henderson, commissioned Sept. 22, 1862. Promoted Brevet Brig. General Nov. 30,1864. 
 
 Mustered out dune 20, 1865. 
 Lieut. Colonel. Emery S. Bond, commissioned Sept. 30. 1862. Mustered out .Tune 20. 1865. 
 Major, dames m. Hosford. commissioned Sept. 3d, 1862. Resigned Feb. i. 1863. 
 Major, Tristram T. Dow, commissioned Feb. 1, 1803. Mustered out June 20, 1865. 
 Adjutant, Henry W. Wells, nmissioned Sept. 21, 1803. Mustered out for promotion in 1st Tennessee Heavv 
 
 Artillery', Nov. 35. 1863. 
 Adjutant. Bradford F. Thompson, commissioned Nov. 25. 1863. Promoted Captain of Co. B. 
 Adjutant, Gilbert K. Woolsey, commissioned April 25, 1805. Mustered oul June 20, 1865. 
 Quartermaster, George C. Alden, commissioned Sept. 10, 1802. Mustered out June 20, 1865. 
 
 Surgeon, John W. Spalding, commissioned Sept, 11. 1803. Resigned March 22. 1863. 
 
 Surgeon. Luther S. Millikcn. commissioned March 22, 1863. Mustered out June 20. 1865. 
 
 First Assistant Surgeon, Luther S. Milllken, commissioned Sept. 15, 1802. Promoted. 
 
 First Assistant Su lesDeHaven Jones, commissioned May 4, 1863. Mustered out dune 20, 1865. 
 
 Second Assistant Surgeon. Wesley Phillips, commissioned Jan. 13, 1803. .Mustered out June 20, 1805. 
 
 Chaplain, Rosnlll N. Henderson, commissioned Oct. 13, 1862. Resigned Oct. 26, 1804. 
 
 Company A.— From Annawan and Vicinity. 
 
 Captain Tristram T. Dow, oomd. Sept 20, 1862, pro- 
 moted Major. 
 
 Captain Asa v. Lee, comd, March 1. 1863, kid. Nov. 
 18. 180:;. 
 
 Captain Joint L. Dow, comd. Nov. IS. 1863. 111. O. 
 
 June 20. lso;,. 
 
 First Lieut. Asa A. Lee, comd. Sept. 20. 1S02. prmtd. 
 
 Captain. 
 l'iist Lieut. John L. Dow, comd. March 1, 1863, 
 
 prmtd. Captain. 
 first Lieut, James P. McCliesney, comd. Nov. 15, 
 
 1803, resigned Aug. 10, ISO I. 
 First Lieut. L. W. Browning, comd. Nov. 18, 1863, 
 
 resigned Maj 20, 1864. 
 First Lieut, T. J. \\ ill aius. comd. June 15, 1805. m. 
 
 o. June 20. . 
 
 Second l.ieui. John L, Dow, comd. Sept, 20, 1862, 
 
 promoted. 
 second i.ieui. James P. McChesney, comd, March 1, 
 
 1868. pr< ted. 
 
 Second Lieut. L. W. Browning, comd. Nov. 18, 1863, 
 
 promo 
 Second Lieut. Thomas J. Williams, comd. Aug. 10, 
 
 1864, promoted. 
 Second Lieut. Jesse Goble, comd. June 15, 1865, in. 
 
 o, June 30, 1865. 
 
 Adair J. W. e. Aug. 12, 1803, captd. near Cassville, 
 Ga. Ma\ 34. 1804. m. o. dune 30. 1865. 
 
 Browning. I. H.e. Aug. 12, 1862, dlsd. May 17,1865. 
 
 Barton M. e. Aug. 12, 18b3. miss'g, Franklin. Tenn. 
 
 Braden J, s. e. Aug. 12, 1888, in. o. June 20, 1866. 
 
 Batten J. R, e. vug. 13. 1862, dlsd. wd. Maj 12. 1865. 
 
 Branner J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 30. 1865. 
 
 Baremore J. S. e. vug 13. 1862, kid. In action at Re- 
 saca, Ga. May 14, 180 I. 
 
 Brown L e. Aug. 12, 1862, kid. April 3, 1804, iii Ky. 
 
 Batten J. H. Corpl. e. vug. 12, 03. m. 0. June 
 
 Buckle] J. R. e. Aug. 12,1862, in. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Brown E. K. e. Aug. 12, 1803. disd. 
 
 on W.e. Aug. 12, 1862, m.o. May 29, 1865. 
 Bice I.e. Aug. 13. 1862 
 Bradford J. II. e. Aug. 12, 1803. 
 Drowning L. W. 1st. Lieut. 0. \ug. 12, 1S03, disd. 
 
 May 30. 1865. 
 Bice J. M. Corpl. c. vug. 19 1862, wd. Nov. is. 1868, 
 
 at Knoxvllle, Tenn. captd. near Atlanta, Cia. Aug. 
 
 8, lsr, i, iii Georgia prison 9 mom lis. 
 Caughcv H. Corpl. 6. Vug. 13. 1S03. died. 
 Caughey J. e. Aug. 12, 1868, kid. at Franklin, Tenn. 
 Cu minings P. e. Aug. 12 1882, m. o. June 80. 1805. 
 i- B. e. Aug. 18, 1S03, in. o.June 20, 1865. 
 
 Cole N. 11. e. Aug. 12. 1868, died ill A ndersouville 
 
 prison, Ga. Aug. 311. 1864, grave 7811. 
 Caughej M.e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. 0. Juue 20, 1865. 
 
 
HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 567 
 
 Oaughey n. e. Aug. 12. 1862, m. o. June 80. 1865. 
 
 Demotl E.e. Aug 12, 1862, in. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Dow T, T. Capt. e. Aug. 12, 1862, prmtd. 
 
 Dow .1. I.. Capt. >■. An.;. 12, 1862. prmtd. 
 
 Dennis T. CorpL e. tug. L2, 1862. m. o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Davis A.. J. e. Aug. 12. 1862, died at Amlersonville 
 prison, Ga. April •,». 1864, grave 856. 
 
 Dingman L. e. Lug. 1-3. 1862, m, o, Juh 5, 1865. 
 
 Dlngman J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, aisd.June 1, 1865. 
 
 Dlltz i'.. W. e. Lug. 12, 1882. 
 
 Ever W.J, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. O.July :'„ 1865. 
 
 Fowletl M.e. \ ii ur. 12.1862. m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Puller J. II. e. Lug, 12, 1862, died Jan. 6 1865 
 
 Fl-her II e. Aug. 12. 1862. m. o. June 20. 1865. 
 
 Godfrey S. ■ •. Au», 12, 1862, wd. Aug. (i. 1864, In da. 
 
 Gooding W.e. Lfig. 12, 1S62 disd, wd. Sept. 20, '6 1. 
 i . .-. Aug. 12, 1862. captd. Nov. 1863, al Knox- 
 ville, Tenn. in n-ii. prsn. 1? mos, m. o. May, '65. 
 
 Giles s. B. >•. Aug. 12, 1863, died in Andersonvllle 
 prison, Ga.S spt, ii. 1864. grave 7988. 
 
 Goble J. 1st Sergt.e. Aug. 12, 1862. m.o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Heaps .i. B. Corpl. e. Aug. 12, 1862, kid. at Resaca, 
 Ga, May 1 I 1864. 
 
 Hayes G. W. e. Aug. 1-2. 186-2. in. o. June 20. 1865. 
 
 Hards .1. e. Aug. 12, 1862, Kid. ai. Knoxville, Tenn. 
 Nov. 18. 1863. 
 
 Karris U. if. e. Aug. 10. 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Harrington L. M. e. Aug. 12, 1862, died in Ander- 
 sonvllle prison. Ga. April 2. 186 1. 
 
 Htrsohberger II. '■. Aug, 12, 1862. captd. at Dan- 
 ville, Kv. paroled ami excd, m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Hart J. A. musicn. e. Aug. 12. '6'2. m. o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Irwin .r. .v. e. Aug. 12. 1862, disd. March, 1864. 
 
 Johnson J. e. Aug. 12. 1862, 
 
 Kepler J. e. Aug. 12. 1862, wd. at Franklin, Tenn. 
 Nov. 30, 1864. m.o. May 26, 1865. 
 
 King D.J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m.o. May 15. 1865. 
 
 Kenny P. e. Aug. 12. 1862. kid. at Franklin. Tenn. 
 
 Kukrek F. e. Aug. 12. 1862. m. o. Juno 20, 1865. 
 
 Lemhart J. L.e. Aug, 12, 1862. m. o. May 81, 1865.1 
 
 Leonard H. II. Corpl. e. Aug. 12, '62, m.o. Jun. 20, '65. 
 
 Leonard A. C. e. Aug. 12, 1862. disd. April. 1864. 
 
 Latimer J. M. Corpl. e. Aug. 12. '62, disd. May, '63. 
 
 Large H. P. Sergt. e. Aug. 12 '62, m.o. June 20. '65. 
 
 Lee A. A. Capt. e. Aug. 12, kid. at Knoxville, Tenn. 
 Nov. 18, 1863. 
 
 Moinena. S. T. e. Aug. 12. 1862. m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Morgan -i. e. Aug, 12. 1862. kid. at Knoxville, Tenn. 
 Nov. 18. 1863. 
 
 Mover H. e. Aug. 12, 1862, taken prisr. 
 
 Mathers T. E. e. Lug. 12. 1862, captd. at Franklin, 
 Tenn. Nov. 30, 1864. m. o. July 1, 1865. 
 
 Meyers P. e. Aug. 12,1862, disd. May, 1863. 
 
 Machesney J. P. 1st Lieut, e. Aug. 12, 1862, resigned 
 Aug. 10, 1864. 
 
 Meir A. musicn. e. Lug. 12, 1862, m.o. Junc20, '65. 
 
 Maehesney YV. R. musicn, e. Aug. 12. 1862. 
 
 McMillan W. e. Aug. 12. 1.862, died Feb. 1863. 
 
 McGath H. J. wagoner, e. Aug. 12, 1862, captd. 
 
 McDermond R. e. Aug. 12. 1862. m.o. June 20. 1865. 
 
 Mowers T. e. Vug. 12, 1862, kid. at Knoxville, Tenn. 
 Nov. 18. 1863. 
 
 Niles L. C. Sergt. e. Aug. 12, 1862, drowned 1863. 
 
 Ortou ('. Corpl. e. Aug. 12. 1862, in. o. June 20. 186.5. 
 
 Porter W. K. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Pope 8. 8. 6, Aug. 12. 1862, died Feb. 16. 1863. 
 Patten W. e. Aug. 12, 1-862. m. o. June 20. 1865. 
 Patten J. e. Aug. 12. 1862. died May id. 1863. 
 Plumer ir. e. Lug. 12. 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 Rochefellow A. e. Aug. 12, 1862. captfl. at Franklin, 
 
 Tenn. Nov. 30, 1864. m. O. July 1. 1865. 
 Richmond H. J. e. Aug. 12, 1862. m. O.June 20, 1865. 
 Stewart M. Sergt. e, Aug. 12, 1862, m, o; June 20 '65. 
 
 Smith L.W.6. Aug. 12. 1862, disd. June 3,1865. 
 Smith C.J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 Staarner L. e. Aug. 12. 1862. in. o. Jun.' 20, 1*65. 
 Slick II. e. Aug. 12. 1862. m.o. June 20. 1865. 
 Stilwell J. e. Lug. 12, 1862, disd. Aug. 7, 1865. 
 Slick J. Corpl. e.' Aug. 12. 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 Trover J. C. 6. Aug. 12. If 
 
 Troyer W. Sergt. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m.o. June 20, '65. 
 Valentine 0. B. Oorpl. e. Lug. 12, 1862, missing in 
 
 action at Kelly's Ford, Tenn. 
 Williams T. J. 2d Lieu . e. Lug. 12, 1862, prmtd. to 
 
 2d Lieut. Sept. 20. 1864, m o. June 20, 1865. 
 Williams \v. H. Corpl. e, Lug. 12, 1862, 
 Winters J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, died at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 N'ov. 30, 18641 from wds. 
 Woodruff E.T.e. Aug. 12, 1862. disd. Mav, 1863. 
 Wintz P.J. e. Aug. 12. 1862, m.o. Jun.- 1 1, 1866. 
 Woodruff P. A.e. Aug. 12. 1862 missing in action at 
 
 Franklin, Tenn. Nov, 80. 1864. 
 Willeti J. e. Aug. 12, 1882, m.o. June 20. 1865. 
 Woodruff T. A. e. Aug. 12. 1862, died Feb. 16, 1863. 
 Younkin YV. S. Sergt.e. Aug. 12, 1862. 
 
 Company C— From Cambridge and South- 
 west Part of the County. 
 
 Captain. John J. Rriggs. commissioned Sept. 20, '62 
 resigned Aug. 9, 1863. 
 
 Captain, John B, Mitchell, commissioned Aug. 9, 
 
 1868, in. o. June 20, 1865. 
 First Lieut. J. B. Mitchell, i imissloned Sept. 20, 
 
 1862, promoted, 
 First Lieut A. P. Petrle, commissioned Aug. 9, '68, 
 
 m. o, June 20, i - 
 
 Second I. lent. \. p. ivirie. coininissioni-d Sept. 20. 
 
 1862, pr 
 
 Second Lieut. II. Sherbondy, commissioned Aug.!), 
 
 1863, bono faj 15, 1865. 
 
 Second Lieut. W. Gillespie, commisslone i June 15, 
 '65; not mustered ; m, o, J une 20, '65. 
 
 n William, e, Aug. 9, 1862, wd. B 
 Station, Tenn., m. o, June 21, 
 
 Anderson Thomas, e. vug. 9, 1862, captd. near 
 Le tingtou. Kv., excd.. m. n. June 20 
 
 Ayers James E. e. Aug. g, 1862, m, 0. June 20. 1865, 
 wd ai Franklin, Tenn., Nov. 30, 1864. 
 
 Atwater Thomas ,1. e. Aug. 9. 1862, wd. at Knox- 
 ville, Tenn.. Nov. is, 1863, disd. 
 
 Biggs John .1. Capt. e. Aug. 11, '62. disd. An 
 
 Boyd John Jr. Corpl. m. o. June 20, I 
 
 Baugh L. S. Sergt. e. Aug, 9 »62, m. 0. June 20, '65. 
 Jobn i'. e. Aug. 9, 1862, captd. at Richmond, 
 
 Ky., Aug. 1863, paroled and excd., kid. In action 
 
 at Resaca, Ga., Maj 1 t. 186 1. 
 Boyd John Sr. e. Aug. 9. 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 Berrj Hj ron II. e. Aug. 9, '62, m o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Bennett Daniel F. c. Aug. 9, 1862, died 1865. 
 
 Beunetl Benj. P. e, Aug. 9, '62 m. ... June 20. '65. 
 
 Berry Samuel, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. 
 
 1 ]■:. c. e. Aug. 1:;. 1862, wd. Juh s. 1863, at 
 Richmond, Ky., captd. same time and paroled. 
 
 Buchanan William H. e. Aug. 9, isr P -.>. captd. near 
 Jh'isj Creek, East Tenn., excd, ami died. 
 
 Benedict E. F. Sergt. e. Aug. 9 '62, m.o. June 29, '65 
 
 Buck ii. W. Sergt. e. Aug. '16. 62. m. O. June 29. '65. 
 
 Benedict Geo. W. e. Aug. 16. '62, in. 0. June 12, '65. 
 
 Baldwin Harry 11. e. Fen. is. 1864. 
 
 Crigler Wesley, e. Aug. 9. 1862, captd. near Rich- 
 mond, Ky.. Aug. 1863. and paroled, taken again 
 at Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. is, 1868, and escaped 
 from prison when Sherman marched to the S.a. 
 
 Crosslej Hiram, e. Aug. 9, 1862. 
 
 Condltt Robert W. e. Aug. 1."). 1862. 
 
 Clark George M. e. Aug. 9. 1862, wd. al Kenesaw 
 Mountain, m. o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Cox John W. e. Marcb 23. J J6 1 
 
 Chapel Stephen, e. Nov. -jr. lso:!. 
 
 Decker Geo. W. e. Aug. :,, '62, m. 0. June 20, '65. 
 
 Decker Win. P. e. Aug. 6. 1862, taken prisr, near 
 Lexington. Kv.. Feb. 22, '63, 111.0. J 11 .'11 1m,;,, 
 
 Duncan James F. e. Aug. 9. 1862. wd. at East Point, 
 Ga., Aug. 6, 1864. in. o. June go, '65. 
 
 Duncan Thomas, e. Aug. 9, '62 wd. at Resaca, Ga., 
 May 14, 1864, in. 0. July 5, 1865. 
 
 Davis John J. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 26. 1865. 
 
 Draper Lorenzo, e. .vug. 9, 1862. died Feb. 88, '64. 
 
 Davis ErastUS, e. Aug. 9, 1862. did March 14, '65. 
 
 Dean James M, e. Aug. 9. 1862, disd. 
 
 Dilly Win. II. e. Aug. 13, '62. m. o. June 26. '65. 
 
 Davis John, e. Aug. 9, 1862, kin. at Knoxville. 
 Tenn.. Nov. 18. 1863. 
 
 Edwards Lewis, e. Aug. 10, is62, deserted. 
 
 Edwards Hanford A. Corpl e. Aug. 8, 1862, wd. at 
 Resaca, Ga., May 14, '64. disd. M tied 89, "65. 
 
 FJweii Pearly it. Corpl. e. Aug. 9. 1862, disd. 
 Firkins Henry 11. wd. at Philadelphia, Tenn., m.o. 
 
 June 20, 1865. 
 Folletc William, e. Aug. II, 1862, kid. in action at 
 
 Resaca, Ga., May 11, lsii 1. 
 Firkins Egbert, e. Aug. 9. 1862, in. o. June 20. 1865. 
 Frisble Ira H. e, Aug. 9. '62. m, o. April is, '65. 
 
 ■ teorge w. e. Aug. 9. 1862. desi 
 Godfrey DeWitl C. e. Aug. 9, '62. m. o. June 20. '65. 
 Godfrey Benton W.e. Aug, 14, '62. m. o. June 20, '65 
 Glllisple Win. Sergt. e, Aug. ;. 1862, comd. 2d Lieut. 
 Gardner John c. e. Marcb 2.!, 1864. 
 Henderson T. e. Lug, 15, '62, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 Hampton Noah, e. Aug. 9, '62, in. 0. June 20, '65. 
 Haydeu Charles J. e. Aug. 9, '62. m. o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Hill Aaron, e. Lug. 9, '62. m. o June 20, '65. 
 Horton George, e. Aug. 9, '62 m. o June 20, '65. 
 
 Ha null on Fran ids. e. Aug. 9. '62, m.o. June go, '65. 
 
 Henderson John m. e. Lug. 9. '62, wd. and captd. at 
 
 Richmond, Ky., Aug. 1 • I and disd. on 
 
 account of wounds. 
 
 Hoover Joseph J. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Lexing- 
 ton. Ky., of typhoid tever, Dec. 1862. 
 
 inn John i'. Corpl. e. Aug. 1:,. 1862. 
 
 Hill Wm. .I.e. Aug. 1.-.. 1862. kid. in actional New 
 
 Hopi l., June IT. 1864. 
 
 Hlgglns tra E. e. Noi 87, 1863. died Sept. 17, 1864. 
 Ingiis James J. e. Aug. 22, 1862, kid. at Knoxville. 
 
 Tenn.. Nov. 17, 1868. 
 Jordan Wm. L. e. Aug. 9. 1862, kid. at Fast Point, 
 Ga., Aug. 6. 186 i 
 
 Johnson Win. N. e. Aug. 9. 1862. m. O. June 20. '65. 
 
 Johnson August, e. March 83, 1864, rapid, at Col urn- 
 Ida. Tenn., Net . 29, 186 I. excd. 
 
 Lug. 9, 1S62, taken prisr. Aug. 
 1863. paroled and excd., m. 0. June 20. 1S6.">. 
 
 Knox Jos. L. Corpl. c. Aug. 8, '62, m. o. June 20, '65. 
 
568 
 
 HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 Keesler James \V. e. Feb. 18, 1862. 
 
 Lower George B. e. Aug. 9, 1862, captd. near Lex- 
 ington, Ky., Feb. 22. '68, m. o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Longshore James F. e. Feb. 18. 1864. 
 
 McCausland Geo. Corpl. e. Aug. 10. 1862, kid. at 
 Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 18, 1863. 
 
 McConnel) George, e. Aug. 9, '62, wd. Nov. 18, '63. 
 
 Morris Henry C. e. Aug. 9. 1862, wd. at Knoxville, 
 Tenn.. Nov. 18. 1863. disd. July 2, 1865. 
 
 Mclvor Thomas T. e. Aug. 9. '62. m. o. J line 20, '65. 
 
 Miller Edward, e. Aug. 13, 1862, wd. at Bean Sta- 
 tion Nov 15, 1863, ami at Pumpkin Vine Creek, 
 Qa., June 2, 1864, ami died at Kingston, Ga., 
 July 1, 1864, of a wound. 
 
 Murdoch Heurj H. e. Aug. 14, 1862. deserted. 
 
 Middaugh Oscar a. e. Aug. 22. '62, and May, 1863. 
 
 Mitchell John li. Capt e. Aug. 9, 1862, wentin as 
 1st Lieut, ami promoted Capt. Aug. 9, 1863, wd. 
 
 at Knoxville and Franklin, Tenn. 
 Miller 1. P. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1862, taken prisr. at 
 
 Columbia, Tenn., Nov. 29, '64, in. o. June 20, '65. 
 Maxwell R. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, '62, in. o. June 20, '65. 
 Nicholson Joseph, e. Aug. 9. 1862, deserted. 
 Petrie Alexander 1'. 1st Lieut, e. Aug, 8, 1862, went 
 
 in as 2d Lieut, promoted to 1st Lieut., was wd. 
 
 at Kelly's Ford and NewHope Church. 
 Petrie Edward K. e. Aug. 8. 1862, kid. in action at 
 
 Franklin. Tenn., Nov. 30, 1864. 
 Pratt Ruins H. e. Aug. 9, 1862. 
 Pierce Geo. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 20, '65. 
 Pettey George W. e. Dec. 14, 1863. 
 Roberts Henry J. e. Aug. 9, 1862, burned to death 
 
 at Lebanon, Ky., July 14, 1863. 
 Reed Ransom, e. Aug. 15, '62, m.o. June 20, '65. 
 Rockwell Sylvester, Corpl. e. Aug. 20, 1862, disd. to 
 
 accept a com. in the 4th Kentucky nitd. infantry. 
 Smith William F. e. Aug. 9, 1862. taken prisr. at 
 
 Richmond. Ky., Aug. 1863, paroled and exrd. 
 Smith William H. e. Aug. 9 '62, m. o. June 20, '65. 
 Scoville Benjamin P. e. Aug. 9, LS62, wd. at Kings- 
 ton, Ga., June 5. 1864, and al Franklin, Tenn., 
 
 Nov. 30, 1864. m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 Slireck Griffith, e. Aug. 9, 1862, wd. at Knoxville, 
 
 Tenn., Nov. 18, 1863 m. o. July 25, 1865. 
 sellers John N. e. Aug. 9. 1862, died Dec. 1862. 
 Smith Joel C. Corpl. e. Aug. 15, 1862, wd. at Resaca, 
 
 Ga , May 14, 1864, and died in hospital at Chatta- 
 nooga from i he effects of his wound. 
 Smith Leonard, e. Aug. 15, '62, m.o. June 20, '65. 
 Stratton Jas. F. e. Aug. 22, '62, m. o. June 20, '65. 
 Shorliondv Homer, 2d Lieut, e. Aug. 9, 1862, prmtd. 
 
 to 2d Lieut., wd. at Pumpkin Vine Creek,' Ga., 
 
 and taken prisr. at Columbia, Tenn. 
 Tarliox Allied .1. e. Aug. 5, '62, m.o. June 20, '65. 
 Traumer William B. e. Aug. 9, 1862, transferred to 
 
 Naval Service June 24, 1864. 
 Thomas George, e. Aug. 9, '62, in. o. June 14, '65. 
 Tyler David, e. Aug. 8, 1862. 
 Thompson William E. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died 
 
 April 13, 1863. 
 Vincent Martin L. Corpl. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m.o. June 
 
 20. 1865, wd. Jan. 14, 1864. 
 Vermile Simeon I), in. o. June 20, 1865. 
 Waters Joseph S. e. Aug. 9. 1862, died March, 1863. 
 Williamson Hiram F. e. Aug. 9, 1862, wd., m. o. 
 
 May 26. 1865. 
 Wood George C. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1862, drowned in 
 
 Clinch River, Bast Tenn., June, 1863. 
 Woods Allen, e, Aug. 9, 1862, Wd. at Richmond, Ky., 
 
 August, 1863, and Campbell's Station Nov. 16, 
 
 1863, m. o.J une 20, 1865. 
 Welton Herman C. e. Aug. 11, 1862, deserted. 
 Williams Samuel, e. Aug. 13, '62, m. o. June 20, '65, 
 
 Companv D. — Cambridge, Woodhull and 
 vicinity. 
 
 Captain. Augustus A. Dunn, comd. Sept. 20, 1862, 
 
 m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 First Lieut. H. G. Griffin, comd. Sept. 20, 1862, m.o. 
 
 June 20, 1865. 
 Second Lieut, S. L. Patterson, comd. Sept. 20, 1862, 
 
 resigned June 17. ] Si,:!. 
 
 Si cond Lieutenanl James n. Clark, comd. June 17, 
 1S63, m.o. June20, 1865. 
 
 Atkins E. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. on account of wds. 
 A nd irw \Y. L. c. Aug. 9, 1862, kid. .May 14, 1864, at 
 
 Resaca, Ga, 
 
 Averj K. e Dec. 24, 1863. 
 
 Kami .1. M. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 20, '65. 
 Bath J. e. Aug. 9, 1862, in. 0. June 20, 1865. 
 Heath A. c. July IS, 1S62, m.o. J une 20, 1864. 
 
 BelchtelF. M.e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 Brown li. e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. Feb. 28, 1864, at Kel- 
 
 lej 's Ford, Tenn. 
 Brown E. \\ . e. Aug. 9, 1862, captd. at Pine Grove, 
 
 Ky. Feb. 23, 1863, paroled ami excd. 
 Brown, J. li. e. Aug. 9. 1862. m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 Brown \. W.e. Aug. 9,1862, died Aug. 11, 1864, at 
 
 Knowiiie, Tenn. 
 liij ant (i. S. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Body A.e. Aug 11, 1862, wd. Feb. 28. 1864, at Kel- 
 lej s Ford, Tenn. in. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Body A.e. Aug. 11. 1862. died .March 22, 1863. 
 
 BUCKley F. Corpl. e. Aug. 11, 1862, taken prisr. Deal 
 V\ ill -bestej K F: l>. 23 181; paroled Fet .'4 
 excd. Sept. 10, 1S63: wd.and lett in the hands., t 
 
 the enemy Jan. 28, 1864; escaped and returned 
 
 March 10. 1864; m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Cahow R. e. Aug. 11. 1862, killed instantly at Knox- 
 ville. Tenn. .Nov. IT, 1863. 
 
 Chased. A. e. Aug. 9. 1S62. taken prisr near Win- 
 chester, Ky. Feb.23.1864; paroled Feb. 24: ex - 
 Chd. Sep:. 10. 1864; wd. Fell. IT. 1865 near Fort 
 Armstrong; m. o. June? 20. 1865. 
 
 Chatfield <;. A.e. Aug. 15. 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 (line P. \V. e. Aug. 11. 1 S62, accidental! \ wd. 
 
 Cole M. V. e. Aug. 11, 1862. died Nov. 29, 1863, of 
 wds. at Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
 Collier W. II. e, Aug. 9. 1862, kid. in action at Resa- 
 ca, Ga. .May 14, 1864. 
 
 Creighton R e. Aug. )9. 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Cowden W. W. e. Aug. 9. 1862. kid. May 14, 1864, at 
 Resaca, Ga. 
 
 Chase A. W.e. Feb. 9, 1865. 
 
 Clark J.H. e. July 12, 1862 as Sergt. prmtd. 2d Lieut. 
 Aug. 14. 1S63. sev'lv Wd. Aug. 6. '64, CtOV Creek 
 
 Cahow (>. Sergt. e. Aug. 11, 1862, taken prisr. Feb. 
 23. 1863. paroled and excd. in. 0. May 27. 1865. 
 
 Carl H.e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. Nov. 18, 1863, at Knox- 
 ville, Teun. 
 
 Cowden I). L. e. Feb. 9, 1865. 
 
 Dunkle G. M. e. Aug. 9, 1862, wd. May 14, 1864, at 
 Resaca, Ga. m.o. June 20. 1865. 
 
 Dunn A. A. Capt. e. July 8, 1862, wd. at Franklin. 
 Tenn. Knoxville, Teiiu Kelly's Ford, Tenn. and 
 Resaca. Ga. m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Eastman W. e. Aug. 9. 1862. taken prisoner near 
 Winchester, Kv. Feb. 23. 1S63. paroled and excd. 
 
 Eaton C. II. e. \ng. 9, 1862. m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Ferman R. music, e. Aug. 9. 1862. in. o. June 20, '65 
 
 Fast C. M. e. Aug. 9. 1862. m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Ferris G. II. e. Aug. 22. 1862, wd. near New Hope 
 Church, Ga. June 13, 1864. in. o. June 20. 1865. 
 
 Flanshurg J. e. Aug. 11. 1862. v., I. Ma> 14, 1864, at 
 Resaca, Ga. in. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Li '. e. \ug. 9, 1S62. kid. Nov. 18, 1863, at Knox- 
 ville, Tenn. 
 
 Fry J. e. Aug. 1862. died June 5. 1863. 
 
 Farnham J. s. Sergt. e. Aug. in, 1862, severely in- 
 jured Nov. 30, 1864, m. o. June 20. 1865. 
 
 Frick A.C. e. Feb. 8, 1865. 
 
 Gamble VV. O. e. Aug. 9. 1862. 
 
 Griffin P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, kid. Nov. 18, 1863, at Knox- 
 ville, Tenn. 
 
 Gustafson A. M. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1862. wd. in head 
 at Otoy Creek. Ga. Aug. 6. 1864, m.o. ,lune20, '65- 
 
 Griffin H. G. 1st Lieut, e. Aug. 11, 1862. taken pris- 
 oner near Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. 18, '63, excd. 
 
 Holden A.C. Ord, Sergt. e. Aug. 9. 1862, drowned 
 June 18. 1863. 
 
 Hale W. II. e. Am;. 9 disd. Dec. 1862. 
 
 Hardy J. wagoner, e. Aug. 9. 1862, m. o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Hammond M.e. Jan. 5. 1864. 
 
 Hinman W.W. Sergt..'. Aug. 10. '62, m.o. Juu.20, '65. 
 
 Hunt E. I'. Corpl. 6. Aug. 10, 1862, drowned June 
 18, 1863. 
 
 Ha\ den A. music, e. Aug. 9. 1862, Ql. o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Ives S. L. e. July 16. 1 S62, accidental ly wd. 
 
 Jacks L. \Y. e. Aug. 22, 1862 wd. at Kesaea, Ga. 
 
 Jones W. N. e. March 31, 1864. 
 
 Kilby P. G. e. Aug. 9, 1862. died Mch. 11, 1864 from 
 wds. receive,! at Kelly's Kord. Tenn. 
 
 Kilby T. H. e. Aug. 9, 1862, drowned in Clinch River. 
 Tenn. June IS. 1863. 
 
 Knapp C. D. e. Aug. n, 1862. wd. and left in hands 
 
 of enemy near Kelly's Ford, Tenn. Jan. 28, '64. 
 Knapp G. c. lei.. 26, 1864. 
 Knipple N. e. Kci>. 9. 1865. 
 
 Lvons S. A. e. Aug. 9. 1S62. 
 
 I. an, I .1. A. e. Aug. 11.1862. m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Lindsey J. e. Aug. 9. 1S62. taken prisr. May 2 I. 1864, 
 
 near Kingston, (ia. kid. in rebel prison Jan. 1865. 
 Loh in as P. 11. e. Aug. 9, 1862. kid. at Cloy Creek, Ga. 
 
 Aug. 6. 1864. 
 Lowrv M. 11. e. Aug. 9.1862. 
 Lowrv T. N. e. Aug. 9. 1862, ni.o. June 20. 1865. 
 Lafferty a.m. 1st Sergt. e. July 16, 1862. wd. at 
 
 Knoxville. Nov. IS. 1863. m.o. June 20. 1865. 
 Lowrv S. A.e. Dee. 2 1. 1 863. died March 15, 1864. 
 Maho'n J. \V. e. Aug. 9. 1S62. died March 29, 1863. 
 Mailer] D. E. e. Aug. ll. 1862. disd. July 28. '64, wd. 
 Martin W. A. A.e. Aug. ll. 1862. kid. at Knoxville. 
 
 Tenn. Nov. is, 1888. 
 Matthews T. L. e. Aug. 11. 1S62. died Dec. 25. 1863. 
 Matthews W. D. e. Aug. 11. 1S62. m. ... June 20, '65. 
 Matthews L. F. e. Aug. 12, 1S62, disd. Aug. 26. 1864. 
 
 wd. at Kesaea. (i.i. Ma\ 1 I, 1864, 
 MCEVOD J. G. e. Aug. 9. 1S62. 
 Miller H.e. Aug. 11. 1862. disd. lune 17. 1865, 
 Malcolm A.e. Feb. 18, 1864. 
 Moody P, M. e. Jan. :.. 1S6 I, 
 Newton II. e. Aug. 9. 1862. wd. near New Hope 
 
 Church, Ga. June 2. 1861, in... June 20. 1865. 
 
HENRY COUNTY WAK KKCORD. 
 
 )69 
 
 O'Brien E. e. Aug. 11. 1862, taken prlsr. near Win- 
 chester, Ky. Peb. 88, 1868, paroled Peb. 24. ex- 
 chd. Sept. 10. 1863. recaptd. near Kellv'a Ford, 
 Jan. 29, 1864, escaped, m.o. June 80, 1865. 
 
 otis s. !•. Corpl. p. Aug, 9. 1 ~(t>-3. wd. and taken prlsr, 
 near Winchester. Ky. paroled and excd. 
 
 Cgden B. C. e. March 9, 1864. 
 
 Ogden F. M. e. Marcli 9. 1864. 
 
 Patten J. e. Vug. 82, 1868, wd. In both bands. 
 
 Patterson J. E. e. Aug. 11. 1862, taken prlsr. Feb. 
 38, 1863, paroled. 
 
 Payne C. H. w. Corpl. e. Vug. 9, 1868, wd. al Knox- 
 vllle. Tenn. Noi . 17, 6863, in, o. June 30, 1865. 
 
 lviiiiv T. M. e. Aug. 11. 1SH2. kM. iii action at Knox- 
 ville, Tenn. Nov, 18, L868. 
 
 Paytou I). II. Sergfce. Aug. 11. 1862, wd. at Kellj 'a 
 Ford, Trim. Jan. Jan. 88, 1864, m.o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Patterson 8. L. 2d Lieut, e. Aug, 11, 1868, resigned on 
 acct. of Incompetent . June IT. 1803. 
 
 Palmer 6. H. e. March 21, 1864. 
 
 Palmer C. E. e. March 21. 1864. 
 
 Payton J. H. e. Dec. 21. ist;:(, w d. in action Dear New 
 Hope Church, Ga. June 2. 1864. 
 
 - I .1. 8. e. Aug, 9, 1863, died Nov. 18, 1863, 
 from w ils. recei\ ed at Knoxville. 
 
 Roberts S. e. Aug. 9, 1862, taken prisr. al Powell's 
 Valley, June 22, ist>3, paroled and excd. 
 
 Roberts J. B. e. Aug. 9, 1863. 
 
 Ridenour D. Corpl, e. Vug. 9. 1862. m.o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Straight i.. e. Feb. 1 7. 1864, 
 
 Smith J. F. Sergt, e.Jnl> 9, 1862, died Jan. 89, 1864. 
 
 Scofteld ii. s. , . Aug, 9, 1862, m.o. June 80, 1865. 
 
 Scofleld r. F. e. Aug 9, 1862. m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Scott ii. •'. Vug. 9, 1 B62. in. <>. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Simpkinson J. T. e. Aug. 9. 1862. 
 
 Sluyter 11. D. <■. Aug d. Oct. 13, 1864, dis. 
 
 Smith L.e. Aug. 11. 1862. 
 
 Stackhouse V. Corpl. e Vug. 1862. m.o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Stearns T. e. Vug. 7, 1862, kid. at Knoxville, Tenn. 
 Nov. IS. 1863. 
 
 Stitt -i Corpl. e. Aug. 9. 1862, wd. near Port Ander- 
 son, n. c m.o. June 20. 1865. 
 
 Stackhouse II. e. Jan. 25, 1864. 
 
 Talbot S. e. April II), 1864. 
 
 Talbot W. e. Feb. 17. 1864. 
 
 Tillson N. II. e. Aug. !), 1862, taken prisr. at Knox- 
 ville, Tenn. Nov. 18, 1863, paroled. 
 
 Walton A. o. M. Sergt, e. Aug. 9. 1862, prmtd. O. M. 
 Sergt. Sept'l. 1864. 
 
 Walton .1. e. Auk 9. 1862. m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Weaver J. e. auk. 9. 1862. wd. in action at Resaea. 
 6a. May 14. 1864. 
 
 Wheeler C E. e. Aug. 22.1862, died Nov. io, 1862. 
 
 Whitney J. B. e. Aug. 9, 1862, taken prisr. near 
 Rodgers Gap, Tenn. June 32, '68, paroled, excd. 
 
 Woodward E. 6. e. Aug. 9, 1862, wd. at Knoxville, 
 Tenn. Nov. 18, 1863. and taken prsr. 
 
 Woolever E. e Aug. 9, 1863, disd.wd. Mav 10, 1865. 
 
 Wyckoff 11. P. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Woodruff L. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, '62, in. o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Wools. -v G. R. Adjt. e. A u-'. 22. 1862. prmtd. Corpl. 
 Oct. 31, '62. Sergt. Mar. 16, '64. Adit. Mar. 9, '65. 
 
 Widnev J. A. inusicn. e. Aug. 9. 1862. 
 
 Wing J. P. e. Nov. 27. 1863, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Company G.— From Galva and Vicinity. 
 
 Captain A. W. Alio... commissioned Sept. 12, 1862. 
 
 Resigned Mareh 81, 1868. 
 Captain James McCartney, commissioned March 31, 
 
 1863. Mustered out June 20, 1865. 
 First Lieutenant James McCartney, commissioned 
 
 Sept 12, 1862. Promoted. 
 First Lieutenant Thomas G. Mllchrist, commis- 
 sioned March 31,1863. Transferred to 65th Regt. 
 First Lieutenant E. K. Mauck, commissioned June 
 
 15, 1865. Muster il as Sergt. J 20, 1865. 
 
 Second Lieutenant T. G. Mllchrist, commissioned 
 
 Sept. 12, 1862. l'l.. moled. 
 Second Lieutenant W. L. Spalding, commissioned 
 
 March 81, 1863. Oied Vug. 35, 1863. 
 Second Lieutenant T. J, Townsend, commissioned 
 
 June io, 1865. W. o. as Sergt. June 30, 1865. 
 Albro V.W. Capt. e. Vug. l 1. 1863, res. March 30. '63. 
 Allen w. J. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. ... June 80, 1865. 
 \vm w. e. Vug. 15, 1862, disd. Maj 85, 1864. 
 Brown T. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died April 19, 1865. 
 Bruce A. G. Corpl. e. Vug. 13, 1862. 
 ByersS. e. Aug. 13, 1862. m.o. June 20. 1865 
 Bowen W. e. Aug. 15. 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 Berry J. e. Aug 15, 1862. 
 Blood J. I). Corpl. 1 . iLitg. 18. 1862. 
 Corlett T. e. Aug. 15, 1882, died April 17, 1863. 
 Corlett I), e. Aug. 15, 1862, died Jan. 19, 1868. 
 Corklll J. Corpl. e. Aug. 15, 1862, captd. Nov. 1864. 
 Crow. I. e. Aug. 15, 1865. captd. Nov. 29. 1864. 
 Cromain P. e. Vug. 15, 1862. captd. Nov. 29, 1864. 
 Corklll K. corid e. Aug. 15, 1862, kid Nov. 17, isti;',. 
 Corlett. 1. musician, e. Aug. 15, 1868. disd. April, '64. 
 Cotterel W. H. e. Aug. 15, 1862 captd. 
 Emery J. r. musician, e. Aug. 9. 1862. 
 Klkins W. II. e. Aug. 15, 1862, 111. ... June 11, 1864. 
 French M. V. e. Aug. 15. 1862. 
 
 talk A. I', e. Aug. 15, 1S62. Captd. Nov. If,. 1868, al 
 
 Lenoir, Tenn. died in Rebel prison, Feb. 3, 1864, 
 
 ai Andersom llle, grave 161. 
 Foster A. G. Sergt. e. Aug, 15. 1868. 
 Gross O. M. Sergt. e. Aug. 1 1. 1862, prmtd. Cap! Co, 
 
 E, 1st U.S. Heavj \i 1 1 il 211, 1864. 
 
 Grow .1. corpl. e. Aug. 15. 1863. died Sept. 12, 1868. 
 Gaster .i. Corpl. ,■. Aug. 12. 1862, m.o. June 20, 1st;:,. 
 
 Oasler. I. B. e. Vug. 15. 1862, dud April 11. 1868. 
 
 Griffin F. e. March 29. 1864. 
 
 Humphrey .1. Corpl. e. Vug. 18. 1862, wd. at Kelly's 
 
 Kurd. Tenn. .Ian. 2s. 1864, disd. Aug. 2d. 1864, 
 from effect of wound. 
 
 lloi.bs a. e. vug. m. 1862, died Vpril 9, 1868. 
 
 Holmes G.W.e. Vug. 12. 1862 m.o.. i20, 
 
 Hempstead <;. W. e. Aug. 15. 1862 wd. June 11, 
 186 I died from effects of wound, June 14, lsn i. 
 
 Ilile .1. S. Corpl. e. Aug. 1 1. 1862. 
 
 Horn 1'. s. Aug. 15. 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 Hubbard II. W.e. Aug. 15. 1862, m.o.. -20. 1865. 
 
 Hubbard S. 1 1. Corpl. e. Vug. 15. 1862. 
 
 Henrietta . I. II. e. Aug. 15. 1862, kid, Aug. 6, 1864. 
 
 Kennedy r. D. e. Feb. is. 1864, 
 
 Hansen 1). .1. ,■. Aug. 15, 1862. 
 
 .loiinsi.u ii. o. e. Am;. 15. 1862. in. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Kelley P. Corpl. e. Auar. 15, 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Kezer C. e. Aug. 12. 1862. 
 
 Kapple 1;. ■•. Aug. 1:1, 1862 m.o. -i 20. 1865. 
 
 Kearns T. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m.o. June 20, 1665. 
 Kezer C. e. -bin. 21. 1865 
 
 Litter E. Corpl. e. Aug. 12. 1862. m.o. June 20. 1865. 
 Loomej .1. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m.o. June 211, I • 
 Larson .1. A. e. Vug. Aug. 15. 1862, wd. in action 
 
 ; ii. 186 I. m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 McKeone E. e. Aug. 12. 1862. wd. Vug. 6, istil, died 
 
 from effects of wound Vug. s. 1864. 
 
 Mauck K. 11. e. Aug. 1.".. 1862, disd, .1 ■ Is. 1868 
 
 Milton M. e. Aug. 15, 1862. died March 20. I 
 Melbourne G. e. Aug. 15. 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 Murray P. e. Aug. 15. 1862, deserted. 
 McMillan .1. W. e. Aug. 15. 1862, wd. at Knoxville , 
 
 Tenn. Nov. Hi, ISO:',, dud .Ian. 9. 1864. 
 
 McDonald P.e. Lug. 15. 1862. deserted. 
 
 McMillan I;. R. e. ' ug. 15. 1S62. m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Masters P.. e. Aug. 15, 1862. 
 
 Mealman A. e. Aug. 15. 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 MeClellan T. .1. Corpl. e. Aug. 13, 1862. Wd. at KnOX- 
 \ lib'. Tenn. and disd. Aug. IS, 1864. 
 
 McElhany .i.e. e. Vue. 15, 1862, disd. April 21. 1865. 
 
 McQueen .). e. Aug. 15. 1862, 'ii".i April i, 1868. 
 
 Morton L. E. e. \n^. 15. 1862, disd. April 15, lso:;. 
 
 Mevenl M . e. Aug. 15, 1S62. kid. at Knoxville, Tenn. 
 Nov. IS, 1SI13. 
 
 McCartney J. Capt. e. Aug. 12. 1862. mustered in as 
 First Lieutenant, prmtd. Captain April 1. 1863. 
 
 Milchrlst T. capt. c Aug. 12. 1862, mustered in as 
 Second Lieutenant, prmtd. to First Lieutenant 
 April 1. 1863, and to Captain June 20, 1864. 
 
 Mauck E. II. First Sergt. e. Vug 8, 1862. 
 
 McCoj C. E. Wagoner, e. Vug. 15, 1862, disd. April 
 10, 18113. 
 
 Peterson I., p. e. Aug. 1 I. 1868, captd. May, 24, 186 1, 
 at Cassville, Ga., m.o. IHaj 2 1. 1865. 
 
 Peterson P. e. Aug. 14. 1862, too. .line- 20, 1865. 
 
 PalmerC. e. Aug. 12. 1862, m ... June20, 1865. 
 
 Pangburn .1. K. e. Aug. 13. 1862, m. o. June 20. "65. 
 
 Rosinham \. •' . Sergt. e. Aug 1 1. 1862. 
 
 Robinson M. P.. e. auk. 11. 1862. 
 
 RobertsG. W.e. \ug. 15. L862, m.o. June 20. 1865. 
 
 Riley C. c Vpril 2::. 1864. 
 
 Smith 0. w. e. Jau. 25. 1865. 
 
 Spanieling W. I. Second Lieut, e. Aug. 15. 1862, 
 
 pi-mid. Second Lieut. Api ii 1. 1868, wd. Vug. 9. 
 
 1864. died from effect or wound Vug. 25,1864. 
 Sej berl I. e. Aug. 15, 1862. m.o. June 20. 1865. 
 Se\ b.il S. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 ' March 25, 1865. 
 Sausser J. e. Aug. 15. 1862. m.o. June 80, 1865. 
 Sbaltiiek S. M. e. Auk 13, 1862. m.o. Maj 15. 1 si;.-, 
 Sliuitmr W. O. Sergt. *», Vug, 15. 1862. wd. at Nash 
 
 vllle, Tenn. Dec it;. 1864, m.o.June20, 1865. 
 Simpson O. A.e. Aug. 15. 1862, deserted. 
 
 Short E. I., e. Auk. 15. 1862 
 
 Swan T. I), c. Aug. 12. ISC,-. Jim. 20. 1865. 
 
 Smiths. P.e. Aug. 15, 1862, died June 8, lsr.:;. 
 Starboard W. W. e. Aug. 15, 1862, tptd Nov. 18, 
 1863. at Lenoir, Tenn. m.o. June -.•(). 1865. 
 
 Sweet C. Sergt. e. Aug. 11. 1868, m.o. Maj 17,1865 
 
 Spoor J. e. Aug. 15. 1862, deserted. 
 Smith S. e. Jan. 23. 1865. 
 Townsend I'. J. Sergt. m.o. June 20.1865. 
 Tarbell J. I e. Vug. 15. 1862. 
 
 WattersonW. Corpl. e. Aug 15. 1862, wd. in action 
 at Resaca, Ga, May 14,1864, m.o. June 80, 1865. 
 
 Wright E. P. Sargl. e. Auk. 12. 1862. 
 
 Whitnej W. J. e. Aug. 15. 1862. died Maj 13. 1862. 
 Wesl J. e. Vug. 15. 1862, m.o. June 20, 1866 
 
 Company H.— From all parts of the County, 
 but mostly in Cambridge and Western. 
 
 Capt G. W, Slroufe, i 1. 
 
 June 20, 1865. 
 
 ■pi. 20, 1868, m. o. 
 
 51 
 
570 
 
 HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 First Lieut. T. T. Davenport, comd. Sept. 20, 1862, 
 
 m. (i. June 20. 1865 
 Sue, .in I Lieut. Elisba At water, comd. Sept. 20, 1862. 
 
 resigned March 31, is.;.-, 
 Second Lieut. Jesse New man, comd. March 31, 1st;:;. 
 
 in. (i. June 20. 1st;:, 
 second Lieut. Elisha vtwater, e. Aug. 1. 1862, re- 
 signed Marcli 81. 1863, al Lexington, Ky. 
 Alexander J. a. e. Aug. S. 1862, died Jan. 4. 1864. 
 Anderson <>. e. Vug. 1."). 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 Allen A. T,.e. Aug. 15, 1862, in. o. June 22, 1865, at 
 
 Greensboro. N.C. wd. June 19. is64. at Kenesaw 
 
 Mountain. 
 Boyd C. uiiisicn. c. Aug. 15. 1862. m.o. -Inn 22. '65. 
 Bull .i. e. Au-. 15, 1862, in.". June 22. 1865. 
 Byers .1. VV. e. Aug. 22, 1862. m.o. June 22. 1865. 
 Burger D. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. June 22, 1865. 
 Bennett J. I), e. Aug. 22, 1862, m.o, June 22, 1865. 
 Baird J. C. Sergt. Major. 
 Bernard <;.. Q. M. Sergt. died Aug. 21. 1864. 
 Bennett T. J. (). M. Serge, e. Marcli 3, 1865, died 
 
 June is, isi;:>. 
 Clialmours A. T. W. Corpl. e. Aug. 21. 1862. m.o. 
 
 June 14. 1865, wd. at Knoxville, Teim. Nov. 
 
 1863, an. I at Resaca, (ill. Ma\ 14, 1863. ' 
 Conrad J. P. Sergt. e. Aug. 14, 1862, <lis,i. disability . 
 Church -I. e. Aug. 15. 1S62. in. o. June 20. 1865. 
 Cauutson n. e. Ann. 21. 1862, died Nov. 1868. 
 Cooper IT. e. Marco 3, 1865. 
 
 Cunningham J. A. e. March 3, 1865. 
 
 Davenport T. F. l-t Lieut, e. Aug. 4, 1862, m.o. June 
 22,1865. CJnanimouslj elected l-t Lieut. Aug. 
 22.1862; appointed Comsv. Sub. of 1st Brigade 
 4th Div. 280 A. c. August 9, 1863; appointed A, 
 A. Q. M. of 3d Brigade 2tl i>i\. 33d A. C. Dec. 
 31. 1864. 
 
 Dean P. A. Corpl. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted. 
 
 Denton N. B. e. Vug. 9. 1862. died Nov. 22. 1N63. 
 
 ErricsonJ. M.e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, 
 wd. at Resaca, Ga. Maj 11. 1864. 
 
 Fritz F. C. Sergt. e. An;. 22. 1862, in. o, .tun. 20. '65. 
 
 Garretl E. e. Aug. 15. 1862. m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Gottlander J. e. Aug. 22. 1862, m. o. June 30, 1865, 
 at Indianapolis, captured at Danville, Ky. par- 
 oled and rejoined regiment. 
 
 Holts P. e. Aug. 22. 1862, in. o. Juue s. 
 
 Hamilton A. e. Aug. 15. 1862, taken prisr. Feb. 2:;. 
 ISt;:;. near Winchester, Ky. and died soon after. 
 
 Hoen P. e. Aug. 22. 1862, taken prisr. at Knoxville. 
 Teun. Nov. 1863, and died in a Southern prison, 
 at Andersonville, Ga. grave 6.117. 
 
 Howard L. 1'. c Aug, 22. 1S62. died . I line tl. 1864. 
 
 Jennings J. L. Sergt. e. Aug. 15. 1862. in. o. June 22, 
 1865, tit Greensboro, X. C. wd. slightly in three 
 different battles. 
 
 Johnson l>. e. A.ug. 15. 1862, disd. April. 1863. 
 
 Johnson J. e. Aug. 21. 1862, was run over by cars at 
 Washington Citv, Jan. 25. 1865, right arm am- 
 putated, and died Fed. in. 1865. 
 
 Johnson A. e. Aug. 22, 1862, in. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Johnson P. C. m. o. Juue 80, 1865. 
 
 Julian A. Corpl. e. Aug. 15. 1862, m. o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Kelly W. C. e. An-. 15, 1862. 
 
 Knabper M. F. e. Aug. 1 !. 1862. captured nr. Athens, 
 Tenn. Sept. 27. 1863, and died in prison. 
 
 Lewis D.S. e. A.ug. 22. 1862, disd. Jan. 15. 1863, dis- 
 
 ahilitv. 
 
 Lewis H. V. e. Vug. 15. 1862. died April, 1863. 
 
 Like .1. e. Aug. 22. 1S62. 
 Matthews . I. Sergt. e. Aug. 15. 1862. in. O. .Iune20, 
 
 1865. wd. near At I; Ga. Vug. 6, 1S64. 
 
 McKeeG. II. e. An-. 22, 1862, wd in right arm at 
 
 Resaca, Ga. and died June lo. 1st, I. 
 Meer T. F. Corpl. e. Aug. 22. 1862, m.o. .Inn. 20. '65. 
 McConsev C. in. O. June 20, 1S65. 
 
 Vliddangh i>. Wagon Wa cei disd. April. 1863. 
 
 Murphy J. e. Vug. 22 1862 m. o. June 20, 1865 
 
 Newman .1. 2d Lieut, e. Aug. 22. 1862. m.o. June 
 20. 1S65. comd. 2d Lieut. March 30, 1863, wd. at 
 Kelly's Ford ami at Franklin. Teun, 
 
 Norton L. Sergr. e. Vug. 15. 1862, 111. o. Jane 20, '65. 
 11. corpl. e. An-. 15. 1862, di-d. Nov. lo. '62. 
 
 Newman A.e. Aug. 22, 1862. in. o. June 22, 1865. 
 
 Nelson v e. Vug. 15, 1862, die. I \,.\. 1862. 
 
 Norman A. Corpl. e, Vug. 22. 1862, wd. al Knox- 
 ville. Teun. NOV. IS. 1863. m. o. June 20, 1S65. 
 
 01 in stead R. niu-.ici.iii, c, Aug. 15, 181 
 
 him. n <;. e. Aug. 15. 1862, fell from a Govt, wagon 
 and was killed. April 9. 1864. 
 
 Piatt I., e. Aug. 22. 1862, in. o. 20, 1865 
 
 Piatt R. e. uig. 22. 1862, m- o. June 20, 1866. 
 
 Pierce C. e. Aug. 2. 1862, m. o. June 20, 1 865. 
 
 Peterson J, e. Aug. 15. 1862, in. r». Jut 
 
 Plants n. V, Corpl. e. Aug. 23, 1862, in. o. June 20, 
 1865. wd.at Resaca. Ga. May 14. 1864. 
 
 Piatt J. e. March 9, 1864. 
 
 Randall A. M. Sergl 1862, kid. Ma\ 1 1. 
 
 1864, at the battle of Itesaca. 
 
 Ritchie G. e. Aug. 9. 1862, in. o. June 20, 1865, 
 
 captd. June, lsti3. paroled. 
 Kcniour A. J. e. Aug. 15, 1862. captd. near Athens. 
 Tenn. Sept. 27. 1863, and died in rebel prison. ,ii 
 
 Vndersonvllle. June 8, 1864, crave No. 1,789. 
 
 RothweilerC. wagoner, e. Aug. 22. Is62. died Sept 
 
 12. 1864. 
 Ross JE. e. Aug. 15. 1862, wd. at Entoj Creek, Ga. 
 
 An-, ti. 1SH4. and died mu.ii alter. 
 
 Kiddle A. • -. Aug. 11, 1862. suppsd kid. Nov. IS. >68. 
 
 Sroufe ti. W. Capt. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. June 20, 
 1865, wd. near Atlanta. <ia. Auk. 6. 1864. 
 
 siide .1. i.. Corpl. e. An-. 15.1862, in. o. Jun. 10. '65. 
 
 Stetson A. B. Sergt. e. Vug.82, 1862, kid. at Knox- 
 ville, Tenn, .Nov. is. 1863. 
 
 Smith C. c. An-. 9, 1862. III. O. June 20. 1865. 
 Swans,,,, a. e. An- 14 1862. in. o. June 20, 1865. 
 Smith S. N. Sergt. e. An-. 11. !S02. disd. Jan. 15. '63. 
 Slide \. .1. Corpl. e. An-. 15 1862, IU.O. .Hill. 20. '65. 
 
 Stackhouse R. e. Aug. 15. 1862. disd. Jan. 15. 1863. 
 Sniggs A. '1'. e. Aug. 15. 1862. in. ... .tune 20, 1865, 
 
 mi. at Resaca. Ga. May 14, 1864. 
 Sutch <;. e. Au.tr. 22. 1862. in. o. June 20. 1865. 
 
 Stearns .1. e. Ail-. 7. 1S62. in. o. June 20. 1865. 
 Small J. A. e. Aug. 21, 1862, in. 0. dune 20, 1865. 
 stone II. S. e. Aug. 22, 1862, disd. Max 5. 1865, wd. 
 Stone F. A. e. Aim 12. 1862. in. ... .Mine 20. 1865. 
 Thorp C. B. e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. May, 1863. 
 Taylor.). It. e. An-. 15. 1862. m. O. June 20, 1865. 
 Tomlinson J. e. An-. 12. 1862, m. o June 20, 1865. 
 Thomas W. R. e. Aug. 15, 1S62. 
 
 Terrj <;. e. Aug. 9. 1862. m. o. .nine 20. 1865. 
 
 Thompson K. C. M. e. An-. 22, 1862. 
 
 Thompson A. e. Aug. 22. 1862. m. ... June 20. 1865. 
 
 ViningR.H. e. March 19 1864, wd. June 15,1864, 
 
 leg amputated, disd. Feb. 19. 1865. 
 Wight W. K. Sergt. e. An.-. 22, 1862, wd. and made 
 
 ti cripple, -Ian. 28. 1864. 
 Waterman J. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865. 
 WadSM orlh .1 . Corpl. e. Aug. '62, in. ... June 20, '65. 
 Wade J. e. An-. 9. 1862. m. o. June 20. 1S65. 
 
 Yonson y.C. e. Vug. is. 1862, m. ... June 9. 1865. 
 
 Yoiin-.piisi (). N. e. Aug. 14. 1862, disd. May 5, 1863. 
 
 Company I.— From Geneseo and Vicinity. 
 
 Captain. J. E. Wilkius, commissioned Sept. 20, 
 1S62. Mu tered out June 20, 1865. 
 
 First Lieut, (i. W. Lawrence, commissioned Sept, 
 20, 1862. Mustered out June 20. 1S65. 
 
 Second Lieut. 11. S. Coin-lock, con.in issioned Sept. 
 20. 1862. Mustered out Sept. 20. 1S62. 
 
 Sec I Lieut. Henry Foues, commissioned June 7, 
 
 1863. Mustered' out June 20, 1865. 
 Atwood J. M. e. Aug. 11. 1S62. in. ... June 20, 1865. 
 
 Captd. tit Kiceville. Tenn. paroled. 
 Adams v. e. March 24. 1865. 
 Beston .1. e. Jan. 12, 1865. 
 
 Bam hart s. s. e. Aug. 11, 1862. died Dec. 24. 1862. 
 I5rack.ni G. W. e. March 23. 1S05. 
 Broughton W. F. e. Aug. 11. 1S62, wd. at Entoy 
 
 ( reek. Ail-. 6. '64. and disd. Nov. 25.1861. oil 
 
 account of wounds. 
 Bliss T. G. e. Aug. 11. 1S62, disd June 30, 1868. 
 Brown R. >•. Aug. 11. 1S62. m. o. June 20 1865 
 Bunnell G. e. Aug. 11. 1862, in. ... June 20, 1865, 
 
 captd. tit Kiceville. Tenn. paroled. 
 Barnhart J. e. Au» 11. 1862. wd. at Franklin, Tenn. 
 
 disd. May 20, 1865. 
 Baker F. e. Aug. 11, 1S62. wd. at Resaca, Ga. May 
 
 14. 1864, disd. by reason of W ouilds. 
 
 Barber C. F. Corpl. e. Aug. 11, 1862, captd. at Kice- 
 ville, Tenn. Sept. 26, '63, died* in Andersonville 
 prison Aug. 16. 1864. buried In grave No. 5,846. 
 
 Beveridge J, K. e. March 30 1864. ' 
 
 Crain B. e. dan 24, 1864. 
 
 Comstock ll. s. 2.1. Lieut., resigned June 7. iso:;. 
 
 Coe B. e. Mar. h 30, 1864. 
 
 Coe a. B. e. March 30, 1864. 
 
 O, V. e. March 80, 1864. died July 20 '64. 
 
 Colh\ L. R. e. Aug. 12. 1862. Captd. at Athens, 
 
 Tenn. Sept. 27. 1863. died Feb. 7. 1864. 
 Coyle P. e. Aug. 12. 1862, captd. al Ricevllle, Tenn. 
 
 Sept. 86, 1863, died Fel>. 28. 1864. 
 Cole O. e. Aug. 12. 1S62. in ... Juue 20, 1S65. 
 Cain J. e. Aug. 12, 1868, m. ... Jun. 80, 1865. 
 Cragin E. Sergt. <■. Aug. 12. 1862. 
 Daily M. It. musician, e. Vug. 12. 1862. 
 Deem L. .-. Aug. 11. 1862. 
 
 in.ud J. W. e. Aug. 11. 1S62. captd. at Kiceville. 
 
 Teun., died Jun. s. 1864. 
 Doyle J. e. Aug. 11, 1862, captd. at Ricevllle, Tenn., 
 
 died Jan. 1 V, 1865, Of wounds. 
 
 Dllenbeck M. e. Vug. 1 1. 1862, disd. disability. 
 
 Doyle H. e. .tan. 12. 1865. 
 
 Drain; T. n. e. Aug. 12. 1863, capt. I. at Ricevllle, 
 
 Tenn, Sept. 26, 1st;:;, died (in. 15, 1864. 
 Eastman C. W. e. Vug. 6. 1868. m, ... Sept. 22. 1866 
 FonesH. 2d Lieut, e. 11, 1868, prmtd to 2d Lieut. 
 
 Sept. 13, '6 I. was in all the I. tit ties in which reg- 
 
 iiiient was engaged. 
 
 FordW. i: e. An-. 11, 1S62. captd. Kiceville. died 
 
 Dec. 20. 1864. 
 Godfrej W . e. March 30. 1864. 
 (loshoin W. C. e. All-. 6. 1862, deserted, 
 (tax It. e. An-. 11. 1S62. in. . ..Jiiiic20. 1665. 
 Griffin W. deserted. 
 
HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 571 
 
 G08SC. I". 111. < >. June 30, 1865, captd. ;it Riccville 
 Sept. 86, '63, imprsd. at Llbhj and Andersonville, 
 escapd. three times, and finally reached regt. 
 after leu months' Imprisonment, 
 
 Gearharl I., e. March 2 i, 1864. 
 
 GleasonJ. H. Corpl. dlsd. March 24, '63. disability. 
 
 Gurstury F. e. Aug. 11. 1862, captd. at Rlcevllle, 
 died Dec. 85, 18 
 
 Gustus J. Sergt e. Aug. 1 1. 1862, m. o. .inn.' 20, '65. 
 
 GossJ. W. <•. Jan. 19, 1865. 
 
 Hart .i. .'. An- s. ist;2. captd. at Rlcevllle. Tenn., 
 died Sept. 86, 1864. 
 
 Hamilton J. <•. Aug. s. 1862, m. o. Ji 20, I 
 
 Hunt c. I'.. Sergt. r. Aug. s. 1862. m. o. June 80, '65, 
 captd. at Athens, Tenn.. escaped. 
 
 Hunt. E. ]) e. An- 8 1862, captd. at Rlcevllle, 
 Tenn., died Jan. 5 1865. 
 
 Hlnkle n. .■. Aug. 8. 1862, died at Lexington, Ky. 
 
 Hill L. 1 ••. Lug. 9. 1862. ra. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 HoweC.H. .'. July 31, 1862. captd. June 17,1864, 
 near Atlanta, paroled ami dis I. 
 
 Hoffman R. U. e. Auk. 11. 1862. 
 
 Hatiin G. W. Corpl. e. Aug. II, 1862, captd. at Rlce- 
 vllle, Tenn.. died ai Florence, S. C. Feb. 20, '65. 
 
 Henderson R. N. Chaplain, e. Aug. 1 1. 1862. 
 
 Johnson J. < . hos. stew ard, e. Aug. 12, i 862: 
 
 Keyser J. H. e. March 30. 1864. m. o. June 30, '65. 
 
 Kimball s. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Llnqulsl s. e. Aug. 11, 1862, disds 
 
 Long S. Corpl. e. Aug. 5, '62. wd. Bean Station, Tenn. 
 
 Lamphere H. e. Aug. ti. 1862. m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Lamphere A. I'. Corpl. e. Aug. 6, 1862. 
 
 Lawrence G. \v. 1st Lieut. ••. Aug. 11. 1862. 
 
 Little J. a. <■. March 28, 1864. 
 
 LordC. 1'. Corpl. .-. Aug. 11. 1862. captd. at Rice- 
 ville, Trim., died at Andersonville Oct. 26. 'ti I. 
 
 Liken J. Sergt. e. Aug. 11. 1862, captd. al Riceville, 
 'l',' n n.. died at Andersonville Aug. 1h. '6 I. 
 
 Low .1. II. e. .Ian. lit. 1865. 
 
 Miles J. H. <■. March 23. 1865. 
 
 Miles C. R. e. March 23. 1865. disd. For disability. 
 
 McClurg .i. e. Aug. 12. 1862 m. o. June 20, 1st'.."). 
 
 McUaffee W. D. <-. Aug. 12. 1862. m. ... June 20. '65. 
 
 Mitchell W. e. Aug. 5, "62. disd. Feb. 18, '64, disblty. 
 
 Marshall J. C. e. Aug. 5. 1862, disd. for disability, 
 ill J. e. Aug 9. 1862. m. ... June 20, 1865, 
 severelj wd. ai Mudd) Creek, Tenn. Jan. 2. '64. 
 
 Mil a son C. K. Corpl. e. Aug. 1 1. 62. in. O. .Ill lie 20, 65. 
 
 MowryG. G. e. Lug. 11, 1862, disd. 
 
 Miller W. e. March 25. 1864 died Aug. 3, 1864. 
 
 Maybee n. e. Jan. 12. 1865. 
 
 Neiswinder W. e. Aug. 1, 1862, m. o. July 1, 1865. 
 captd. at Riceville, Tenn. paroled. 
 
 Pound H. e. Aug. <t. 1862, in. o. June 20, 1865. disd. 
 
 Peterson J. B. e. Aug. n. 1862, diedal Anderson- 
 ville prison Nov. 27. 1861. grave 12,179. 
 
 Price J. M. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Powell H. I., e. .tan. 5. 1864, in. ... June 20, 1865. 
 
 Poor J. M. e. Aug. 12, 1862, in ... June 20, 18fi5. 
 
 Phillips II. M. c Aug. 11. 1862, died Nov. 20, 1863. 
 
 Preston M. K. e. Aug. 12. 1862, in. o. Max 11. 1865. 
 
 Richards II. M. ,-. Mi-. 31. 1862, wd. June 12, 1864, 
 
 at Lost .Mountain, (-a. 
 Pearce J. e. Aug. 14, 1862, descried. 
 Remington S. \v. Corpl. e. Aug. 12. 1862. 
 Reynolds T. J. e. Aug. 12. 1862! in. o. June 20, 1865, 
 
 wd. near Atlanta, Ga. Aug. In. 1864. 
 Ramsey G. B. e. Aug. 8 1862, m. ... June 1:1. 1865, 
 
 ml. at Kutaw ('reek, Aug. 6. 1864. 
 Rigsrs I). It, e. An-, 9, 1862, died. 
 Rockwell J. C.e. A.ug. 13. 1862, m. o.July 8, 1865. 
 :, it> i>. e. An-. 11. 1862, disd. Jan. 26, 1864, tor 
 
 Injury i>\ fall with horse. 
 Koiin E. e. Aug. 11, 1862. died June 26, 1863. 
 Rankin \\ . H. e. March 1 I. 1864. 
 Richey ,1. e. Jan. 24, 1st;:,. 
 Rickel !■'. W. e. March is. 1865. 
 ShattuckJ. e. Aug. 11, 1862, captd. al Athens, es- 
 d: captd. at Riceville, wd. and died. June 21, 
 
 186 1, in re ison of v\ ouuds. 
 Shattuck W. Corpl. e. Aug. 11. '62, m.o. June 20, '64. 
 ■smith E. W.e. Lug. 11. 1862. disd. Ma] 28. 1863. 
 
 •i. s. e. Au-. u. 1862, captd. at Riceville, 
 
 Tenn. died .Ian. 15. 1864. 
 
 r A. II. e. Aug. 11, 1862, in. o. July 1. 1865. 
 Serene R. O. e. Aug. 12, 1862, captd. al Riceville, 
 
 Tenn., died at Andersonville Aug. 6, 1864. 
 Sharer <;. I,. Sergt. e. Aug. 11. 
 Shafer i'. i;. e. Aug. ; 1. 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 R. M. •■. Aur 28, 1862, captd. at Columbia. 
 
 R. F. C sy. Sergt. e. tug. 11, 1862, m. o. 
 
 June 20, 1865, appointed Comsy. Sergt. ol 
 SylerC.e. Jan. 12. 1865. m. ... June 20 
 -•lord ]■'. H. e. March 1 I. 1864. 
 Thomas L. D. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1862. «n. 
 Van Buskirk T. e. Aug. 11, 1862. m. o. Ma 
 Vader D. Corpl. e. Lug. 11. 18H2. in. o. June 20, '65, 
 
 captd. at Riceville, Tenn. and escaped. 
 
 White J. G. e. Aug. 11, 1862, wd. al Reseca Maj 14. 
 
 1864. disd. Jul) V. 1864. 
 Well.. i. If, .■. \ nu 1 1. 1862. m. ". -lime 20. 1865. 
 Worthly L.e. Lug. 11, 1862. m. o. June 20, 1865, 
 
 captd. Sept. 26, 1863, at Riceville, Tenn. 
 
 Welch T. J. Sergt. e. Aug. 11. '62, m.o. June 20, '65. 
 Welch .i. M. Corpl. <■. Aupr. 11. '62, m.o. June 20, '65. 
 
 White I. e. March 22, 1st, I, died al Decatur, (la. 
 
 Sept 28, 1864 
 Welch .i. e. An'--, 6. -02. disd. Sept. 22, '64, disability-. 
 Westerneld I . I . .-. Marcli 29, 1864. 
 
 Welch I., c. .Ian. 2 I. 1865. 
 
 \\ elch i. N. e. Jan. 24, 1 sr,:, 
 Zimmerman .1. ■-. March 2 1. im; i. 
 
 Company K.— From Geneseo and Vicinity. 
 
 Captain Joseph Wistlev. commissioned Sept. 80, 
 
 1868, reslg 1 April 12. 1863 
 
 captain E. 11. Cole. nil, commissioned April 12. 
 
 1898, mustered oul June 20, 1865. 
 l'irsi Lieur. c. G. Gearhart, commissioned Sept 80. 
 
 I8ii:i resigned Jan 31. 1863. 
 First Lieut. E. II. Colcord, commissioned Jan. 31. 
 
 18H3. Promoted. 
 Firs! Lieut Jacob Bush, commissioned April 12, '63, 
 
 mustered oul June 20, 1 B65. 
 
 Sen. ml Lieut. E. H. Colcord, commissioned Sepi. 80, 
 
 1863. l'n. moled. 
 
 Second Lieut. Jacob Bush, commissioned Jan. 81, '63. 
 
 Promoted. 
 Second Lieut S. W. Weaver 1 missioned April 12, 
 
 1863. mustered out June 80, 1865. 
 Adams John. e. Aug. 15, 1868, wd. and taken prisr. 
 
 Franklin. Tenn. Nov. 30, '6 I. m. O. June 20. 1865. 
 
 Ague James, ,-. An-. 11. 1862, wd. ai Richmond, 
 
 Ky.. disd. on account of wounds, I.I.. 1865. 
 
 Bush Jacob, e. Aug. 1 1. 1862. wenl in as i-i 
 
 and promoted to 3d. Lieut., Jan. 31, 1863, and 1st 
 1.1 at. Lpril 1 . : 1865, - i~ wd. ;t Knoxvtlh 
 
 Tenn. NOV. IS. 1863, m. ...June JI). 1865. 
 
 Bracket G. S. Sergt. e. Lug. 1 1. '62. m. o. June 20, '65. 
 Bartlett M. Corp), e. Aug. 11. '62, ni. o. June20, '65. 
 Baum Charles Sergt. e. Ang. 11. 1862. 
 
 Bun'nin <;e, i. \v. ,•. Mm. r,, ! 62, deserted Jan. 2. '03. 
 
 BuckholtZ Ilenrx J. Corpl. e. Aug. 11. 1862, died 
 
 Nov. is. ist,-.'. 
 Bensinger Moses. ,-. Auk. 11. 1862, died Dec. n, '68. 
 Benson Harrison M. e. March 22, 18115. 
 Biggs Jackson, e. Aug. 20. 1862, taken prisoner at 
 
 CI u in Ida, Tenn. Nov. 3. 186 1. in. O.July 1. 1865. 
 Biggs William C. e. Aug. 14. J862, taken prisoner at 
 
 Danville, Ky., Maul. 2 1, 1863. paroled and 
 
 exchanged, taken prisoner again at Columbia, 
 
 Tenn. Nov. 30. 1864, m. O. Julj 1. 1- 
 Burrows Robt. e. Aug. II. 1862, in. o. June 20, 1865 
 Blade John M. e. Aug. 22. 1862, wd. at Richmond, 
 
 Kv.. m.o. .Inn, 30, 
 Bartlett Job, e. Ang. l i, 1868, wd. at Knoxville, 
 
 Tenn. 1863. and at Bean Station, Tenn. 
 I'.ich Fred. e. Aug. 13. 1862. m.o.Jun«£0, I - 
 Beers Ephraim s. e. March 30, 1864. 
 Colcord Edward H. Jr. Captain, <■. Aug. 14, 1862, 
 
 mustered in as 2d. Lieut., pr ted to 1st Lieut. 
 
 Jan. 31. ISO:-;, to Captain. April 12. 1863. wd. 
 
 near Atlanta, ("la.. Aug. 6, '64, in. o. J • 20, '1,5. 
 
 dough Joseph, e. Aug. 14, 1862, wounded severelj 
 
 at Richmond, and slfglltl) at Franklin, Tenn. 
 Cherry 4". Corpl. e. Aug. 14. '68, m. o. June 80 
 Criie Michael, e. Aug. 14, 1868, m. ... June 80, 1865. 
 Cooper John P. e. Aug 14. 1868, m. ... June 80, 1865. 
 Coiiis George, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 20, ist;:.. 
 
 ('.illicit Libert A. e. Mi- 1 I. 1862, in. O. June 20. '65. 
 Crist A l.i am A. Aug. 1 1. 1862, m. ... June -Jo. 1, si, 5. 
 
 Crommett Charles, e. mil;, i i. 1862, disd. Feb. 16, 
 
 1864, by reason of wounds, leg amputated. 
 Clifton Joseph E. e. oei. 1 i. 1864. 
 Cschiesche August e. Oct l i. 186 i 
 
 Determan Lewis M. Corpl. e. Aug. 15. 1862, captd. al 
 Richmond. Ky., paroled and exchanged. 
 
 Delheuaihv Michael. Corpl. e. Aug. 11. 1862 
 
 Duncan Francis M. e. tug. 20. '62. m. o. Juni 
 
 Determan Henry L. c Mar. 30. '64, dlsd. Feb. •-'. '65. 
 
 Duulap Adam, Corpl. e. Aug. I 1. 1862. 
 is John s. e. March 22, i865. 
 
 Fones James, e. Aug. 16. 1862, m.o. June 20. 1865. 
 
 French Welcome K. Musician, e. Lug. jo. '62, taken 
 prisr. at Cassville, Ga., paroled, m. o. .Inn, 
 
 Fikes C. G. Corpl. e. Aug. 11. 1862, died of wound, 
 Jan. 2',. 
 
 Fones G. e. Jan. 5. 1861. 
 
 Grant D. e. Aug. 25 
 
 Gierhart C. G. 1st Lieut, e. Aug. n. 1862, resigned 
 
 Jan. 31. 1863, at Lexington, Ky. 
 Hint W. T. e. Aim. 1 I. 1862, m.o. June 20. : ■ 
 Harbahgh W. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. June 80, 1865 
 
 Ilaiiiauirh <;. Corpl. e. Aug. 1 1. '02. m. ... .in. 
 
 Hill M. Sergt. c. Aug. 11. lsl',2. m. o. June 80 
 
 Humphrey li. L Wagoner, e. Aug. 15. 
 
 Humphrey W. J. e. Jan. 80, 1861. 
 
 Helker W. e Lug. 16. I 
 
 Henegar A. e. Aug. 1 1. 1862. m. ... June 80 
 
 lla i R, V .-. Lug. 1 I 1862, ni. ... June JO. 1865. 
 
 Ingram o. c. Aug. 15. 1865. captd. at Richmond, 
 
 Kv.. paroled and exed. dlsd. Julj 8. 
 
 JolesH. M. corpl. c. \u-. 25, 1862, in. ... Maj 31.'65. 
 Johnson E e. .Mar. 22. 1865. ni. ... June 80, I 
 Jolea I. iv i ■■•-'. ni. ... .mi. 
 
572 
 
 HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 Kenney J. e. Aug. 14, 1862, wd. Atlanta. <ia, Aug. 6, 
 186*4, m.o. .1 unc 30, 1865. 
 
 Kenvon .1. \V. disci. Dec. 186:2, disability. 
 
 KilgoreJ. B. e. Aug. 15, 1362, 
 
 Lober F. C. e. Aug. 15, 1862. m. o. May 20, 1865. 
 
 Livermore J. W. e. Aug. 14. 1862. m. o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Leddy Iff. e. Aug. 20. 1862. m. o. June 20. 1865. 
 
 LongM. C. e. Vug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 McNickle A. li. b. Aug. 14. 1862, wd. near Atlanta, 
 Ga, Aug. 6. 1864, in. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Mc Henry Wm. M. e. Aug. 14. 1862. 
 
 McHenry T. J. e. Aug. 20. 1862. in. o. June 20, "65. 
 
 Moody W. B. in. o. June 17. 1865 
 
 Miller A. i'. Vug 11. 1SII2. m. <i. June 20, 1865. 
 
 May L. e. March 23, 1865. 
 
 Meirimaii C. J!, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 20, '65. 
 
 Miller W. e. Aug. 14. 1862, wd. near Atlanta, Ga. 
 g. 6. 1862. in. o. Juue 20, 1865. 
 
 Mason A. <•. Aug. 15, 1862, in. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Martin s. \V. e. Aug. n. 1862, m. o. .Mine 20, 1865. 
 
 Musser M. e. Oct, 1 1. 1864. 
 
 Murray J. e. Aug. 15 1862. wd. at Knoxvilie, Tenn. 
 died of WdS. -Nov. 26. 1863. 
 
 NiswenderA. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Niswender S. II. e. Jan. 5, 1864. 
 
 Notle W. e. Oct. 6, 1864, 
 
 Opplequest G. e. Aug. 11. 1862. m. 0. June 20. 1865. 
 
 Olson P. J. e. Aug. 14, 1862, taken prlsr. Athens, 
 Tenn. died Sept. 27. 1864, at Audersonville 
 prison, gra\ e 9885. 
 
 Persons E. L. 1st Sergt, e. Aug. 14, 1862, wd. near 
 Atlanta, (la. Aug. li, lStil. in. 0. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Peterson A. e. Aug. 14.1862, taken prisr. in hos- 
 pital at Danville. K\ . paroled. 
 
 Peters L.e. Vug. 14, '62, died. Jan. 5, 1863, disability. 
 
 PingreeJ. T. G. m. o. Marcli 2 4. 1865. 
 
 l'iniiell E. A. e. April 14, '62, disd. Feb. 5. 1863, dis- 
 ability. 
 
 Bovoland J. G. e. April 14. 1862, wd. Atlanta, Aug. 
 6 1864, died Aug. 29. 1864, from wdS. 
 
 Eickell F. II. e. Aug. 11, 1862. m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 RennerJ.R. Cornl. e. Aug. 15, 1862. taken prisr. 
 at Columbia, Tenn. m. O. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Raser A. H. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. 
 
 RiggS J. S. e. Aug. 20, 1862. in. 6". -May 27, 1865. 
 
 Rensbaw A. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. March 10, 1863. 
 
 Riley E. H. e. Oct. 6. 1864. 
 
 Robinson W. li. e. Oct. 14, 1864. 
 
 Robinson H. ft. e. Jan. 19. 1865. 
 
 St. Mary M. e. Aug. 14, 1862, eaptd. at Lexington, 
 
 Kv. Feb. 16, 1868, paroled Feb. 17. 
 Sehull \V. ('. Sergt. e. Aug. 15. 18fi2. taken prisr. at 
 
 Columbia, Tenn. .Nov. 30. ism. paroled. 
 Strotise S. e. Aug. 11. 1862. in. o. June 20, 1865. 
 Sweeney M. e. Aug. 14, 1862. m. o. June 20. 1865. 
 Smith C.E.e. Aug. it. 1862, wd. at Philadelphia, 
 
 Tenn. at Knoxvilie. Tenn. and near Vtlanta. Ga. 
 Shellhamer D. I), e. Aug, 4. 1862. Wd. at Nick Jaek 
 
 Creek, (la. m. 0. June 20. 1 865. 
 Sievers J. e. Aug. 15. 1862. m. <>. June 20, 1865. 
 Stanover C. e. Aug. 20, 1862, m. o. June 20. 1865. 
 Small J. A. e. Aug. 20. 1862, m. O. June 20, 1865. 
 Soderstrom W. a. e. Sept. 22, 'ft, m. 0. June 20. '65 
 
 Sneller J. e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. by reason ot wds. 
 
 r ceivedat Knoxvilie. Tenn. 
 Smith N. Corpl. e. Aug. 14. 1862. 
 Sanders \V. a. .March 22, 1865. 
 Shoe F. e. Aug. 15. 1862, killed in action Atlanta. 
 
 Ga. Aug. (i. 1SH4. 
 Sprinkle H. e. Feb. 25, 1865, Died in Pittsburg, 
 
 Fa. April 3. 1865. 
 Summers W. e. Aug. 14. 1862. deserted. 
 Taylor W. II. e, Aug. 15. 1862, deserted Aug. 1863. 
 
 Taylor D. e. Aug. 14, 1862. wa, at Richmond, Ky 
 'J ni \ 28, 1863, m. 0. June 20, 1865. 
 
 Taylor C. e. Jan. 12, 1865. 
 
 Tiinerm an A. c. Aug. 13, 1862, killed inaction near 
 Atlanta. Ga. Aug. 6, 1864. 
 
 Vanwinkle J. II. e Aug. 11, 1862. m. O. June 20, T,5. 
 
 Vado s. e. Aug. 14. 1862, m. o. June 20, 18 
 
 Weaver s. W. e. Aug. 14. 1862, prmtd. from 3d 
 Sergt. to 2d Lieut. June 29, 1863, wd. at Beau's 
 Station. Tenn. Dec. 14, 1863, m. 0. June 20. 'li.'). 
 
 Whitted J. II. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865 
 Wahi.i. li. e. Aug. 1. 1862, wd. at Knoxvilie. Tenn 
 
 Nov. IS. 1S63. in. O. June 20, 1865. 
 Wood 15. e. Sepl. 22, 1864, 111. O. June 20, 186 
 Westley J. Capf. e. Aug. 15. 1862, resigned April 12, 
 
 18li3, at Lexington. Kv. 
 Wisce a. e. Oct 1 1. L864. 
 Wit brow J. W. e. March 22. 1865. 
 Wilson T. M. e. Feb. 25. 1865. 
 Williams N. e. Feb. 25, 1865. 
 Withrow W. 
 
 Whined A. e. Aug. 15. 1862, died Marcli 14. 1863. 
 Wilson J. c Aug. 14. 1862, died Dec. 25. 1862. 
 
 ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOURTH REGIMENT, I.V.I. 
 
 The One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry was organized at Cam p Butler, Illinois, 
 in September, 1862, by Col. Thomas J. Sloan, and was mustered Sept. 10, by Lieut, n. F. cowrcej ; moved from 
 Camp Butler Oct. 6, arriving at Jackson. Tennessee, on tlie 9rh; was assigned to the 3d lirigade, 1st Division. 
 13th iVrmy Corps, Moved to Lagrange Nov. 4. On the 28th drove the. enemy across the Tallahatchie and 
 advanced to Ydcona River. The Regiment was in 1st Brigade 3d Division, Brig. Gen. John A. Logan, command- 
 ing and 17th Vrmy Corns, Major Gen. James it. McPherson commanding. On Dec. 24, arrived at Tallahatchie 
 River and January 7. 1863, al Lagrange. Brigadier General J. V Hanretook command of the brigade on the 
 23d of February 1863; moved down the river from Memphis to Lake Providence on March 15, Colonel Sloan 
 took command of the brigade on the 17th; went into camp at Berry's Landing, April 18; moved to Milliken's 
 Bend on the 25th; commenced the campaign against Vickslmrg on the 30th ; crossed the river, sixty miles be- 
 low Vicksburg, and Maj 1st was engaged at Thomson'* Hill. The 124th was engaged in the battles ot Ray- 
 mond May 12th- at Jackson 14th; at Champion Hills 16th, and during the en; ire >iege of V icksburg, includ- 
 ing the charge oil the fortifications May 220, and assault on Fort Hill June 26th . During the latter part Of the 
 sit"*e isngad'ier (leneral M. D. Leggett commanded the brigade; on the 31sl oi August, went on campaign to 
 Monroe Louisiana Brigadier General John D. Stephenson commanding: Oct. 14th, on McPherson's campaign 
 to Brownsville and was in battle at that place, Oct. 16th and 17th; on Nov. 7, moved camp to Black Rivi 
 the 25th of November the regiments of the 1st brigade, viz.; 20th, 29th. 31st, 45th, and 124th Illinois, ami 23d 
 Indiana engaged in a prize drill, the 31st excelling in drill, and the 12 ith in picket duty, etc. Bui at a subse- 
 quent, contort for a prize banner, offered by Brigadier General Leggett, commanding the division, the 124th 
 
 received the banner, inscribed. " Excelsior Regiment, 3d Division, 17th Vrmj Corps," fr the bauds oi Major 
 
 <! McPherson, lor excelling in soldierly appearance, discipline and drill, (in Feb. 3, 186 I. commenced 
 the raid to Meridian ; on the 1 It li. had a seven- skirmish with tin- enemy at Chunky station; returned I" \ 
 burg March 4 on Ma\ 4, under Brigadier General McArthur, moved towards Benton and Yazoo City; was 
 engage, | al Benton on the 7th and 10th. and returned on the -31st. From July 1 to 9. the rcgi nient moved with 
 
 General Slocum on bis Jackson campaign, and was engaged In the sharp fights at Jackson Cross Loads, July 5 
 and 7 From Oct. 14 to 26, was in campaign to White River and Memphis. Remained al Vicksburg mi provost 
 duty uniii Feb. 25, 1865. when the regiment moved to New Orleans and was assigned to 3d Brigade, Col, James 
 \ Geddis 8th low a commanding, 3d Division, Brigadier General E. A. Carr commanding; and the 16th Corps, 
 Major General \ J Smith commanding. On March 12, embarked for Mobile; moved to Dauphine Island and 
 
 up Fish River, and i imoneed siege <>t Spanish Fort March 29. The regiment was the extreme left of the 
 
 investing line and with one-half deployed as skirmishers, drove the enemy within their fortifications. The 
 brigade consisted of the 8th Iowa, 81st, lostn. and 124th Illinois : was engaged until the surrender ol the fort. 
 on the 13tb of April, started for Montgomery; on July 17. 1865, started home for muster out. Arrived at 
 Chicago, in., August 3. ami was mustered out Aug. 15, 1865, by capt. George W. Hill, U.S.A. 
 
 ROSTER OF THE REGIMENT. 
 
 Colonel, Thos. J. Sloan, commissioned Sept. 20, 1862. Dismissed Dec. 15. 1868, by coutl martial. . 
 
 Colonel John 11. Howe, commissioned Dec. 15, 1868. Pronioted Brev. Colonel Jan. 23, 1865, andBrev. Brig. 
 
 General March 18, 1865. Mustered out as Lieut. Colonel, Aug. 15, 1865. 
 Lieut. Colonel, John 11. Howe, commissioned Sept. 10, 1862. Promoted. 
 Lieut. Colonel, Adin Mann, commissioned June 29, 1865. Mustered oul Aug. 15, 1865. 
 
f$**Jm 
 
 : /& 
 
 -^O 
 
 DECEASED 
 
 LATE BRIG. GEIM.U. S.V. 
 

 
HENRY COUNTY WAi; KI-X'ORD. 
 
 573 
 
 Major, Rufns P. Pattlson, i [missioned Sept 10. l st;-_». Dismissed Julj 9, 1863, revoked tfo^ 
 
 Major, Aiiin Mann, commissioned Jul) 9, 1868. Promoted. 
 
 Major, Henry L. Field, commissioned June 29, 1865. Musteredoul us Captain, Aug. 15, 1865. 
 Adjutant, William E. Smith, commissioned Sept. 2 1862. Honorably discharged. Maj 15 1866. 
 Adjutant, James W. w liar ton, commissioned .mi\ 26, 1865. Mustered oui as Sergt. Major Mil;. 15 
 
 Quartermaster, Alonzo N. Reece. commlss I Sept, I. 1862. Musteredoul Vug.15, i- 
 
 Surgeons. Leland H. Vngell, commissioned Oct. 4. 1862. Honorably d | [864. 
 
 Surg i. James R. Kay, commissioned Jul) 1. 1864. Mustered out', Aug. 15 1865 
 
 lirsi Assistant Surg , James R. Kay, commissioned Oct. 28, 1862 Promoted 
 
 Second Vssistanl Surgi , JohnJassoy, commissioned Jan. 1 I. 1m,:;. Dishonorable dismissed Nov, IV 
 
 Chaplain, Horace B. Foskett, commissioned Sept, in. 1862. Resigned Jul) l 
 Chaplain, Richard L, Howard, commissioned Jul) 1. 1st;:;. Mustered out Aug. 15, 1865. 
 
 Company A.— From Kewanee and Vicinity. 
 
 Captain, Ralph A. Tenney, commissioned sept. 10, 
 
 isii-j. resigned July 9, 1863. 
 Captain, E. C. Raymond, commissioned July 9, 1863, 
 
 mustered oul Aug. 15, 1865. 
 First Lieut, .i. v. Pratt, commissioned Sept. 10, 
 
 1862, killed June 26, 1863 
 
 ■ni. I.. i '. Raymond, commissioned .rune 26, 
 
 1862. promoted. 
 First Lieut. i>. Ames Bigelow, commissioned July 
 
 9, 1863, mustered out Vug. 15, 1865. 
 Second Lieut. E. C. Raymond, commissioned Sept, 
 
 in. 1862, promoted. 
 Second Lieut. \Y. F. Dodge, commissioned July 9, 
 
 1868, mustered out Aug. 15, 18(15. 
 
 Adams I). C. e. Aug. 9. 1862, m. ... Aug. 15, 1865. 
 
 Austin M. e. Feb.27, 1864, transfered to 33d Regt. 
 in..,. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 
 Abbey W. L. e, Aug. 9. 186:>. m. o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 
 Ambrose M. e. Aug. 9.1862, promoted toComisy. 
 Sergt. m. o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 
 Bigelow l>. A. e. Aug. 9. lsri-J. prmtd. to 1st Lieut. 
 m. o. Aug. 15. 1S65. 
 
 Brinton x. Sergt. e. Aug, 9 1SH3. m. o. Aug. 15. '65. 
 
 r.o vies M. 1''. Sergt. e. Aug. 9. 62, m.o. Ann. 15. '65. 
 
 Butterwick J. Corpl. e. Aug. 9. 1862, wd. at Cham- 
 pion Hills, m. o. Aug. 15. 1S65. 
 
 Brace <>. Corpl. e. Aug. 9. 1862, wd. at Spanish F<»vt, 
 
 Ala. April 1. 1865. in. o. Oct. 14, 1865. 
 Blomberg \v. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 Blerlns.T. M. e. Aug 9. 1862, in. o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 BakerS. e. Vug. 9. 1862. m. o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Blanchard R. e. Ann. 9. 1862, m. o. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 Bloom J. J. e. Feb. 7. 1865. 
 Banes J. P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. <>. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 Beck J. e. Aug. 9, 1862. disd. Dec. 5, 1863, at Vicks- 
 
 burg, Miss, mi account of wounds. 
 Banes J. S. e. Aug. 9. 1862, in. o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Benoit l'. e. Ang. 9, 1862, deserted July 1, 1868. 
 Carr M. e. Aug. 9. lSii--', m. o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Champlin I., e. Feb. 24. 1864. transferred to 33d Inf. 
 Cully Charles C. e. Aug 9. 1862, m.o. Ma\ 31. 1st',:,, 
 Cook Isaac. '■. Ang. 9. l st;->. m. o. June 5. 1865. 
 Dodge W. F. e. Aug. 9. 1862. printd. to 2d. Lieut, 
 Dugan .1 W. c. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted. 
 Duffield H.J. e. Vug. 9. 1862, m.o. Ma) 25, 1865. 
 Donnell) J. c. Vug. 9. 1862, disd. on account of wds. 
 Davis G. V. e. A ilg. 9, 1862, taken prisr. and pa roled. 
 Dexter 11. e. Aug! 9. 1862, desert-d. 
 Elliott l„ J. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, 1862. 
 Elliott W. e. March 1 1, 1864, disd. for disability. 
 Ford J. e. Aug. 9. 1862, m.o. Aug. 15. 1865 
 Fink O. e. Feb. T. 1865. 
 Ferris s. o. Feb. 7. 1865. 
 
 Goodnow F. Corpl. e. Aim. 9, 1862, m. o. Aug. 15. '65. 
 Garretl J. Corpl. e. Aug. 9. 1862, m. o. Aug. 15. '65. 
 Good \. e. Ann'. 9. 1862, disd. on account disability. 
 Gardner s. a. e. Aug. 9. 1862, in. ■>. June 13, 1865. 
 Goodrich II. s. e. Aug. 9. 1862, died May ■.>:; 
 Hudson )•'. Corpl. e. Aug. 9. 1862, m. o. Aug. 15, '65. 
 Hipp, ti .1. e. Ang. 9. 1862, m. o. Aug. 15, 1H65. 
 Hoop,.,-. I. ,. Aug. 9. lSt;-.', in. o. All-. 15 1865. 
 Herrington C. S. e. Aug. 9, 1862, taken prisr. and 
 
 paroled near Champion Hills, m. o. Vug, 15. '65. 
 Herrington J. B. e. Vusr. 9, 1st;-.', m.o. Aug. 15, '65. 
 Hurst \V. ,•, Vug. 9, lSii-.' in. i, .) u ii... 1865. 
 Hawkes Moses a. e. An- 9. 1862, disd. Dec. 1863. 
 Hills .1. R. ,-. Vug. 9. 1862, disd. Aug. 1863 
 Hendricks i>. e. Feb. V. 1865. disd Nov. 10, 1865. 
 Hicks T. ,-. Feb. 7. 1865. m. o. Nov. 24. 
 Hulslger V.e. Feb. 27. 1865, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Hewitt .i.e. Vug.9. 1862, kid. March 30, 1865, al 
 
 Spanish Fort, \ la. 
 Johnson \V. e. Aug. 9. lKli\!, died Oct. s. 1863. 
 Kent W, ('. lsi Sergt. e. Vug. 9. '62. m.o. An- 5, '65. 
 Knox J. M. e. Aug. 9. 1862, m.o. Aug. 5, 1865. 
 
 ifl F. M. e. vug. 9, 1862, iii. o Aug. 5. 1865. 
 Lind A. e. Aug. 9. 1862. m. o. Aug. 5. 1865. 
 Lester M. U. e. Aim. 9, 1862. in. o. Vug, 5. 1865. 
 Lidreti C. e. An-, 'i. 1862. disd. .lull 2G, 1864. 
 Lyle M. I), e. Feb. 7. 1865, m.o Nov. 24. 1866 
 Leek l. ... Vug. 9 1862.111.0. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Leech J, C. Corpl. e. Aug. 9. 1862, died Sept. 23, '68. 
 Lester (J. W. e. All-. 9, 1862. kid. April 2, 1865. 
 Miles c. C. e. Aug. 9, 1862. m. o. An-. 15. 1865. 
 
 Messmore.l. e. Aug. 9, 1862, ill. O. An- 15, 1865. 
 
 Mahnesmlth .). e. Aug. 9. 1862, m. o. Aug. 15. 1 s i ; . > . 
 
 9 1862, taken prisr. and | 
 
 at Champion Hills, m. ,,. \u- 15. 1865. 
 Mehew B. e. An-. 9. 1862, taken prisr. and paroled 
 at t'li, im pi on HilK, in. ,,. . I mi' Hi, 1865. 
 
 Mehew s i>. e. Aug. 9. 1862. disd. Vug 11, If 
 
 account of wounds, at Champion Hills, MIbm 
 McAdams w. e. Aug. it. 1862, disd. Api ii I, 1863. 
 d- "ii w. e. Feb. 7, 1865. in. o. June 18, 1865. 
 McGilllard R.e. Feb. 18. 1864. 
 Newt, ,n ('. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. Aug, 15. 1882, 
 Norton F. K. e. ah-. 9. 1862, iii. o. JuneS. 1st,:,. 
 Oman II e. Vug !». lSii-.'. died Aug. 1. I 
 Pratl .1. a. lsi i.ieia. ,-. Aug. 9, 1862. kid. al 
 
 Viekslnii-. . I line 26, 1st,:;. 
 
 Penney J. H. e. \ ug. 9, 1862. in. o. June 2, 1865. 
 
 Pease E. II. Sergt e. Vug. 9, 1862, disd. March 8, '63. 
 
 Pottorf J. Corpf. e. An-. 9. 1862, disd. May 80. 1865. 
 
 Penn a. \v. e. Feb. 7. 1865, disd. Oct. 19, 1865 
 
 Raymond E. H. Capt e. Vug. 9, '62,iu.o.Aug. 15, '65. 
 
 Rentf row H. Corpl. e. Aug. 9. 1862. m.o. Aug, 15, '65. 
 
 Rankin H. e. Feb. 7. 1865. m.o. Nov. 24, 1866. 
 
 Schoono) er A . e. Aug. 9. 1862, taken prisr. and re- 
 ported to have died in Rebel Hospital, Shreve- 
 
 port. La. March. 1S6 L 
 
 San ford n. i; e. Aug. 9. 1862, died ,,r wounds. 
 stratum . I. e. Aug. 9, 1862. died Oct. 30. 1862. 
 Stone J. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 SlocumS. R. Corpl. e. Aug. 9. 1862. disd. Feb. 5, '63. 
 Sayles A. S. Corpl. e. Vug. 9, 1862, wd. at Vlcks- 
 
 iiui'S, taken prisr. at Canton, Miss. m.o. June 28, 
 
 1865. 
 Slocuni (i. W. e. Feb. 7. 1S65. m. o. Vn 24, 1865. 
 Slocum W. e. Feb. 7. 1865, m. o. Nov. 24. 1865. 
 
 Sloeum G. I', e. Vug. 9. 1862, m.o An- 1.",. 1865. 
 
 Sadler.), e. Ann. 9. lst',',', wd. at Raymond, and 
 again near Clinton, Miss., taken prisr. 'at Cham- 
 pion Hills, in. o. All-. Ki, 1865. 
 
 s\kes T. 1'. Corpl, e. Ann. 9, '62, m. o. Aug. Hi. '65. 
 
 Steele \V. M. Corpl. e. VUg. '.1. 1862, died Vug. 7. '63. 
 
 Storer W.e. Ann. 9. 1862, disd. Feb. a. 1868. 
 Smith Asa, Corpl. e. Aug, 9, 1862, died April 19, '65 
 Shires 11. e. Vug. 9. 1862. disd. Oct. 22 1863, o) 
 
 reason of wds. received .it Champion iinis. 
 Slocum E. R. e. Feb. 7. 1865, in. o. dune in. 1865. 
 Stuart N. I'., e. Aug. 9, 1862 
 Thayer C. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. Vug. 15, 1865. 
 Thompson R. II. e. Aug. 9, 1862, ni. o \nir- 15, '65. 
 Tunnlclilf G. e. Aug 9. 1862. m. o. Ma) 13 1865. 
 Tunuiclill .1. K e. Feb. 7, 1865, m. o. N,,i. 24, 1864. 
 Thonimett .1. M. e. Feb. 1. 1st,;,, died (in. ] | 
 Thrasher B. e. I*eb. 27, 1865, m.o. Nov. 24. 1st; i. 
 Test .1. Corpl. e. An-. 9, lsi;-;. died Sept. s. 1st;:;. 
 Thomas T.e. Aug. 9, 1862. died Jul) 11. 1864. 
 Towusend A. e. Aug 9. 1862, deserted Jul) 15. '63. 
 VinlngAl. e. Vug.9, lsti'.'. in. o. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 Vaneiere c. II. e. Ann. 9. 1862, m. o. June :,. 1865 
 Vail 11. e. I'.d,. 7, 1865, in. o. Nov. '.'I. 1865. 
 Williams R, <;. e. Vug. !». 1862, n,. o. Aug. 15. 1S65. 
 W I A. L. e. Ann. 9, 1862. in. o. Vug. 15. 1st;;,. 
 
 Wilson ('. N. e. An-. II. lsti'.!. 111. 0. Vug. 15. 1 
 
 Wiekloin (i. e. vug. 9. 1862 m.o. An-. 15. 1865. 
 Winters C. H. e. Vug.9, 1862. m. o. July 22, lsi;;,. 
 Winn ,1. ('. e. Aim. 9. 1862, wd. at \ icksburg. 
 Winn C. e. Ann. 9. 1862 died March -J7, 1868. 
 Worden H. C. Corpl. <■. Aim. 9. '62, died Vug. 13. 'iii. 
 Wilson W. II. e. Feb. 7. 1865, kid. March 80, 1865, 
 
 at Spanish Fort, Ala. 
 Whiilen T. e. Feb. 7. 1865, in. o. Nov. 2 1. 1865. 
 Walton R.e. Feb 7. 1865. disd. Jul) 15. 1865 
 young C. \i . e. Vug. 9. 1st',-.', disd. Ma) :;t>. 1865. 
 
 Company F.— From Kewanee. 
 
 captain M. p.. Potter, commissioned Sept. 10, 1862. 
 ned Vug. 7. 1863. 
 
 Captain N. II. Pratt, i nissloned Ann. 7. 1863. 
 
 Mustered oul Aug, 15, 1865. 
 
 First Lieut. N. II. Pratt, Colli nil8Sl< I Sept. 1(1. 
 
 1862. Promoted. 
 First Lieut, i-:. w. Taylor, commissioned Aug. 7. 
 
 1868. Mustered oui Ann. 15. 1865. 
 Second Lieut. E. W. Taylor, commissioned Sept. in. 
 
 ISC,-.'. Promoted. 
 See,, ml Lieut. E. R. Breckons, commissioned Ann. 
 
 7, 1863. Mustered out Aug. 15, 1865. 
 
 Austin E. Sergt. e. Aug. 10, 1868. m.o. Aug. in, '65. 
 Allard V e. An-. K). 186-.' m.o. .Mm. 15, 1866 
 Allan! s.s. e. Vug. Id. 1862, died Dec. 81, 1884, 
 
5(4 
 
 HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 Adams J. H. e. May 31. 1864. 
 
 Ankel II. e. Oct. 1, 1864. 
 
 Allbee J. e. Oct. 1. 1864. 
 
 Atkins J. W. e. Aug. 15. 1863. died Oct. 11. 1862. 
 
 Atkins K. L. e. Am?. 11, 1862. died at Vicksburg, 
 
 Miss. Oct 7, 1863. 
 Adams S. F. e. Aug. it. 1862, kid. In action April 8, 
 
 1865, at Spanish Fort, Ala. 
 Breckons E. R. 2-1 Lieut e. Aug. 14, 1862. i>nntd. 2(1 
 
 Lieut. Dec. 31, 1864, m.o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Brown O. Corpl. e. Aug. 12. 1862. m.o. Aug, 15. '65. 
 Bennett C. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 Beeraan 1). e. Aug. 11, 1862. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Blanchard II. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 Boden J. e. Aug. 14. 1862, disd. Aug. 21, 1863. 
 Beatty J. M. e. Oct 4. 1864. 
 merry E. H. Corpl. e. Aug. 11. 1862. 
 Carson A. H. Corpl. e. Aug. 11. 1862. 
 Carson .1. H. Corpl. e. Aug. 11. 1862. m.o. Aug. 1865. 
 Charles J. e. Aug. 9, 1862. m.o. .vug. 15, 1865. 
 Convee \v. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.<>. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 Carson T. D. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. June 3, 1865. 
 Coon J. e. Auk. 13. 1862, m.o. Auk'. 15, 1865. 
 Clark W. G. e. Aug. 9. 1862. m.o. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 CUSter T. M. c. Aug. 6, 1862. 
 Conowav A. e. Oct. 4. 1864. 
 Carson w. u. e. Feb. 6, 1865. 
 
 Copper N. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died in Champion Hills, 
 Miss. May 23, 1863, of wits, rec'd in action. v 
 
 Deniar J. e. Aug. 15, 1862. 
 
 Doughman T. e. Aug. 12, 1862. 'lied Oct. 31, 1862. 
 
 Dustiu W. Corpl. e. Ann'. 14. 1862, 'lied Oct, 8, 1864. 
 
 Eagle J. e. Auu;. 13. 1862. died Aug. 1863. 
 
 Emory J. e. Aug. 15,1862, m.o. .May 17,1865. 
 
 Flint J. L. Sergt. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. June 29, '65. 
 
 FlemmingT. musicu. <-. Aug. 14, 1862. 
 
 Fell W. A. e. Feb. 11, 1864. m.o. Oct. 14. 1865. 
 
 Green <;. s. Sergt. e. Aug. 11, 1862. m.o. Aug. 15, '65. 
 
 Goewej -i. T. e. Auk. 11. 1862. <ii^a. < >.r. tj. 1863. 
 
 Gaily A. e. March 29. 1864. m.o. Nov.24, 1865. 
 
 Houle T. E. Corpl. e. Aug. in. '62. m.o. Any. 15. '65. 
 
 Herbener 1'. e. A ng. 11, 1862. m.o. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 
 Hudson il. c Aug. 15. 1862. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 
 Harrison C. e. Ann. 14, 1862. m.o. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 
 Hanev J. e. Aug. 15. 1862, disd. March 24, 1863. 
 
 Hedges S. e. March 2. 1864. m.o. Nov. 24. 1865. 
 
 Hicksou A.. I. e. March 31, 1864, m.o. Sept. 25, 1865. 
 
 Hail w. e. Feb. 7, 1865. m.o. Nov. 24. 1865. 
 
 Johnson Olof II. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m.o. Aug. 15, '65. 
 
 Jarinan s. T. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 
 Jarman G. S. e. Aug. 11, 1862 disd. Aug. 6, 1863. 
 
 Johnson L. c. An?. 12. 1S62, disd. March 24, 1863. 
 
 Jones J. M. e. March 11, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24. 1865. 
 
 Jones S. e. Feb. 15. 1864. m.o. Nov. 2 1. 1865. 
 
 Kempin L. e. Feb. 27, 1865. m.o. Nov.24, 1865. 
 
 Karnes A. e. Ail-. 11, 1862, died Aug. 19, 1863. 
 
 Lowerby W. Corpl. e. Aug. 11. 1862. 
 
 Leech I). J. e. Aug. ll. 1862. m.o. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 
 Lardon I,. E. e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. Julj 13. 1865. 
 
 Lehman J. e. March 22, 1864. 
 
 Lykes s. M. Corpl. e. Aug. 12. 1862, died Sept. 1864. 
 
 Mitchcl-on I,. Sergt. «'. Aug. 9, 1862. 
 
 Mulligan J. Sergt. e. Aug. It, 1862, m.o. Aug. 15. '65. 
 
 Merrill 11. W. Corp. AUK. 11, 1862, in.. .. Aug. 15, "65, 
 
 Magee I), e. Aug. 11, 1862. m.o. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 
 McPherson W. e. Aug. lo, 1862, m.o. .vug. 15, 1865. 
 Munshaw J. B. e. Aug. 10. isr,2, m.o. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 
 McBrlde S. c. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m.o. May 31. 1865 
 Moore K. e. Aug. 14. 1862. disd. April 15, 1863. 
 Martin K. e. Aug. 11. 1862. disd. .Inly 31. 1868. 
 Mollatt .1. L. e. Feb. 7. 1865, m.o. June 5. 1865. 
 Murry T. e. Feb. 12. 1864, m.o. June 15. 1865. 
 McGren J. under cook, e. Nov. i, 1868. 
 McLelland J. e. Oct. 4, 1864. 
 
 Matthews .1. i'. e. vug. 9, 1862, died ai Vicksburg, 
 Miss. July 11. 1863. of wds. rec'd in action. 
 
 Morris D. e. Aug. 11. 1862, died July 3, 
 
 Nye J. \. e. vug. 11.1862, Keg. I.'. M. Sergt. from 
 
 Oct. 31. 1862, I" Nov. 1. 1864. m.o. May 17, 1865. 
 Nehrlng A. e. Oct. 1, 1864. 
 
 Oneal W. e. Aug. 12. 1862, m.O. Vug. 15. 1865. 
 Oliver I,, e. \ug. il. 1862. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Oliver K. W. e. Aug. 12. 1862, m.o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Oliver S. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died Nov. 15. 1862. 
 
 Oliver L. e. Aug. 11. 1862. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Oliver. I. e. Aug. 11. 1862. died Aug. 3. 1863. 
 Price J. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Potter M. A. Cant. e. Aug. 10.1862. re-. Aug. 7. 1S63 
 Pratt N. II. ('apt. e. Aug. 1(1. 1862. prmtd. from 1st 
 
 Lieut, to Cast Nov. 9. 1863. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Pratt J. I'.. Corpl. e. Aug. 11, 1862. died Nov. 7, 1863. 
 
 reck c. e. Lug. 14. 1862. m.o. Aug. 15. 1st;:.. 
 Porter J. Oorpl. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m.o. MavSO, 1865. 
 Pyle -I. C.e. Aug. 11. 1862. died Oct. 16. 1S62. 
 Pulling A. e. Aug. 11. 1S62. kid. in action June 2, 
 
 1863. at siege of Yickshurg. 
 Rule T. W. e. Feb. 11. 1864. uisd. July 14, 1865. 
 Steinbaugb F. Corpl. e. Aug. 9. 1862. 
 
 Slat/: F. W. e. Aug. 11. 1862. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Sweet S. e. Aug. 15. 1S62. m.o. July 25. 1865. 
 Sloan II. 1,. e. Aug. 15. 1862. disd. Feb. 25, 1863. 
 Sowerbj W. Corpl. e. Aug. 11, '62. m.o. Aug. 15, "65. 
 Shipley. I. e. Vug. 111. 1862. disd. Aug. 6. 1863. 
 Sloan il. II. Corpl. e. Aug. 15. '62. disd. March 4, '64. 
 smith J. W. e. Aug. 7. 1862. 
 Shipley I. C. e. Feb. 29. 1864. m.o. Nov. 21. 1865. 
 
 Sackrider J. e. May 31, 1864, m.o. Sept 25, 1865. 
 
 Smith J.C. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died Aug. 7. 1863. 
 Schuyhart J. e. March 26. 1864, died .iui> 2. 1864. 
 Si m ms J. undercook, e. Nov. 1. '63. m.o. A ug. 15, '65. 
 Tavler.l. e. Aug. 12. 1862. died Nov. 19. 1862. 
 Turnbull A. e. Feb. 11, 1864. m.o. Nov.24, 1865. 
 Taylor R. under cook. e. Nov. 1. 1863. 
 Tlbbs E. under cook, e. Julv 8. '64, m.o. Aug. 16. 'ti" 
 Tavler E. W. 1st . Lieut, e. Aug. 9, 1862. prmtd. 1st 
 
 ' Lieut Noy. 14, 1863, m.o. Aug. 15, 1865. 
 Vail c. C. Corpl. e. Aug. 9. 1862. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Willard W. e. Aug. 11. 1862. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Wonders G. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m.o. June 24, 1865. 
 Wonders K. e. All-. 14. 1862. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865. 
 Weinman E. e. Aim. 9. 1862, disd. Maj 28, 1864. 
 Won p. e. Aug. 9. 1862. disd. Sept. 16. 1 st. 4. 
 Wonders J. e.lttarch 29. 1864, m.o. Nov. 24. 1865. 
 
 Wilson I). C. e. March 11, 1864, m.o. No\ -J I 
 Wilson W, S. e. March 29. 1864, m.o. Nov. 24. 186.".. 
 WilkillS J.e. Feh. 12. 1864. m.o. Nov.24. 1865. 
 Walton A. e. Aug. 11, 1862. died Oct. 5, 1862. 
 Whailev J. II. e. Ally. 6. 1862. died April 4. 1863. 
 
 Weir a', e. Aug. 11. lsr, 2. died Sept. 4, 1863. 
 
 Wearmoilth W. c. Feb. 15. 1864. dcMld. Feb. 5. 1865. 
 Yomikin A C.e. Aug. 14. 1862. disd, Nov. 16. 1862. 
 Zumbrum J. II. e. Feb. 22, 1864 m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Zuinbrum C. L.e. Feb. 15, 1865, m.o. Nov.24, 1865, 
 '/.an .i.e. Feb. 27,1865, m.o. Nov.24, 1865. 
 
 NIXTH jKEGOIENT 1. V. C. 
 
 companies B and C. were organized at Geneseo, and Company 11 at Kewanee, September 10. 1861; mus- 
 tered into sen ice at Chicago, in., September 19, 1861; left for st. Louis, Mo., Februarj is. 1862: lefl tor Fdoi 
 
 Knoli Februarj 26 1862; lefl Pilot Knob, March 6, for JackSOnport Arkansas; arrived there .May 4. 1862 
 skirmish at Cotton Planl Ma\ 15: E. D. Jenkins killed. June 3. shelled out of camp by gun boat, skirmish at 
 VVaddelrs Farm, Arkansas, June 15. Left Jacksonport for Helena. June 27. Fight in canebrake Jut 
 Arrived at Helena, Julv 14, 1862. Scarcely a week passed while at Helena. November 27, went into Mississippi 
 on raid w iih General Washburue; had a skirmish at oak la ml. Mississippi. Was in General Gorman's expedi- 
 tion up White River. January, 1863. i.efi Helena. April 7, 1863, for Memphis, Tennessee, Went roGerman- 
 town, April 13. Skirmish al Cochran's Cross Roads, Mississippi, Maj 15. in August went on a scoul to Grenada, 
 Mississippi. Augusi 3d, went to La Grange, Tennessee. Skirmish at Cold Water. September 25. Fight at 
 Salem. October 6, 1863. Flghl at Wyatt. Miss., Oct. 15. 1863. Moved to Corinth, Mis-.. October 28, 
 VIoved to Colliersvllle. Teun., Nov. 10. Skirmish at Saulsbury, December4, 1868. Battleol Moscow. Dec. 6. 
 Skirmish at Sominersvllle, Dec. 26. lsti:;. Left Gerraantown, Feb. 11, 1864. On smith and Grlscou'8 raid, 
 skirmishing sixtj miles. Returned to Germantown, Feb. 28. Re-enlisted in March, and went home on rur- 
 lough Returned to Memphis, April 30, 1864. Went on A. J. smith's expedition to Tupelo, and had patl 
 the 14th and 15th July, 1864. Battle at Hurricane Creek, Aug. 13, 1864. Skirmish at Shoal Creek, Ala., Nov. 
 6 186 1. Had skirmishes dailj until Nov. 22, when they were engaged [n the battle of Lawrenceburgh. Battleol 
 Hampbellsville Nov.24; Franklin, Nov . 29. Stormed the first three redoubts on right of A. J. Smith's corps 
 
 at the battle of Nashville, Dec. 15 and 16. 1864 Followed Hood, i skirmished dailj with his rear guard. 
 
 until he crossed the Tennessee River. Went into camp al Gravelly Springs, Via., Jan, 14.1865. Went to i.ast- 
 nori Miss Feb in 1865. Went to Corinth, Miss.. Maj 22. went to I uka, June 80. Leftluka, July 4. and 
 
 v'ed t.i Decatur via a distance of seventy -five miles, in five days. Lefl Decatur, Julj 19. for Montgomery. 
 
 Lefl Mont ery, ami remained al Gainesville, Ala., until Sept. 29, when regiment went to ruscaloosa. and 
 
 was employed as couriers 1'ioin Tuscaloosa to Marlon. Keetdv ed orders to he mustered out, Oct . 2.). and \\ ei i 
 I out al Sehna, Ala.. Oct. 31, 1865. . 
 
 FIELD OFFICERS FKOJW IIKNKV COUNTY. 
 
 Lieut Colonel II. J. Humphrey, C missioned Jan. 15. 1863. Resigned, Jan. I. 1861. 
 
 Lieut Colonel v iii i urn v R. Mock, commissioned Dec. 5, 1864. Music red out Oct. 31, 18ba. 
 Major il. .i. Humphrey, commissioned Sept, 25, 1861. Promoted. 
 
 
HENRY COUNTI WAR RECORD. 
 
 575 
 
 Major i.. i). Bishop, commissioned Jau. 15, lHi;:{. Term expired. 
 
 Major \. R. MCock, commisslo I Sept. 28. 1864. Pro tea 
 
 Quartermaster E. A. Davenport, coiumlssloned \prii s, 1868. Mustered oul Oct. :il 1865 
 
 Company B. — From Geneseo. 
 
 Humphrey, com. Sept. ik. 1861. Pro- 
 1861. 
 
 t";*l»t:iiii II. 
 
 united. 
 Captain T. W. O. Broffett, comd. Sept. 25, 
 
 Resigned Jan. 16, 1868. 
 Captain Ransom Harrington, comd. Jan. 16, 1868. 
 
 Resigned April 9, 1863. 
 Captain \. R. Mock nil, \ pi i I 9, 1863. Promo- 
 ted. 
 Captain T.J. Mcxair. comd. Sept. 23, 1864. Mus- 
 tered out Oct. 81, 1865. 
 First Lieut T. W. O. Broffett, comd. Sept. 9, 1861. 
 
 Promoted. 
 First Lieut. R. Harrington, comd. Sept. 25, 1861. 
 
 Promoted 
 First Lieut C. i". Manvllle, comd. Jan. 17, 1863. 
 
 Term expired Oct ll. 1865. 
 First Lieut. Tims. J. McNair, comd. Marcb 18, 1865. 
 
 Promoted. 
 Firsl Lieut. J. c Kiliner. comd. March 28, 1865. 
 
 Mustered out Oct. 31, 1865. 
 Second Lteut. i:. Harrington, comd. Sept. 19, 1861. 
 
 Promoted. 
 Second Lieut. \. R. Zinzie. comd. Sept 25, 1861. 
 
 Term expired Sept 80, 1S64. 
 Second Lieut J. T. Showalter. comd. March 28. 
 
 1S65. Mustered oul Oct 81, 1865. 
 
 Anderson A. E. Sergt. e. Sept. 1, 1861, dlsd. Feb. 27. 
 
 1863 
 Anderson i>. e. Jan. 24, 1865, m. o. Oct 31, 1865. 
 v. vers E. i>. e. Sept. l, 1861. 
 Bartlett I). C. e. Sep'. 1. 1861. died Oct. 29. 1862. 
 Booth A. H. Corpl. e. March 3, 1864, loft regt. sick 
 
 June 9, 1865. 
 Bennett T. e. Sept 1, 1861. 
 Booth A. i> e. Jan. 18. 1865. 
 Babcock J. Sergt. e. Sept 1, 1861. rejected. 
 Boardwell A. c Farrier, died Jan. 15 1862. 
 Broadhent B. disd. minor. 
 Cleavenger M. S<».rgt e. Jan. 1, 1864. 
 CleavengerJ. W. sergt e. Sept. 19. 1S61. dropped 
 
 from the rolls Jan. 2.~>. 1862, re-enlisted Feb. 26. 
 
 1S64. 
 Campbell L e. Sept 19. 1861, rejected, minor. 
 Charleson C. e. Jan. 2). 1865, disd. 
 Oomstock E. (i. Corpl. ••. Sent. 1. 1861. 
 Colberl A. disd. Feb. is. 1862. 
 nonra<1 F. e. Sept 28. 1864, in. o. Oct 13, 1865. 
 Danlelson <;. Corpl. p. Marcb 26, 1864. 
 Davis (i. B. disd. Feb. is, 1862. 
 Dunbar H. e. Oct. I, 1861. in. o. Sept. 20, 1864. 
 Decker J. B. e. Oct 6, 1864. 
 
 Enderton G. e. Sept 28. 1864, in. o. Oct 13, 1865. 
 Elliot S. o. Sept. 1. 1861 
 Fries M. Sergt e. Sept. 19, 1861 . 
 Fornatls \v. w. e. Sept. 5, 1861. 
 Fones J. e. Dec. 1. 1861. 
 I'roiik II. B. e. Jan. 24. 1865. 
 Fannce T. e. Sept. l. 1861. captd. at Florence, Nov. 
 
 19, '64, died Jan. 13, '65. In Caliawbn prison. Ga. 
 Fisher ll. E. Corpl. •■, Sept 1, 1861. 
 Fones .1. e. Sept. 1. 1861. m. o. Sept 20, 1864. 
 FoheyJ. e. Sent 1, 1861. 
 GibbsC. \. rejected al Chicago, Dec 27. 1861, being 
 
 a minor, re-enlstd. in Co. G, 13th 111. Cav. died 
 
 Oct in. 1862. 
 Gregory \. M. Sergt. .-. Sept. 1. 1861, died March 
 
 29, I 
 Harrington R. Capt e. Sent. 1, 1861. 
 Hart .i. Sergt. e. Sept, ;. 1861, m. o. Sept. 22. 1864. 
 Hart W. Sergt e. Sept. J. 1861, m. o. Sept. 22. 1864. 
 Mill ll. C. .-. Sep . l. 1861. in. o, Sent. 22. 1864. 
 Hard *stj ll. Sergt e. Sept. 1, 1861. wd. al Peonta- 
 
 Tenn. Julv 13. 1864. 
 
 Hubbard D. S. e. Sept. 1. ism. 
 Houghton (i. B. Sergt disd. Oct. 18, 1862. 
 Hlckson J. o. Jan. 2 1. 1864. 
 Houletl .i. ■ ■. Jan. is. isr,:,. 
 Hazel E. deserted Jan. in. 1862. 
 Ireland ll. C. e. Dec i. 1861. 
 Jacobs J. G. died V.ug. I. 1862, at Helena, Irk. 
 Jacobs o. died Ainr. 23 1862, al Helena, Irk. 
 Kessler w. n. ii. Sergt ■ ■. Kept l. 1861, taken pris- 
 oner Nov. m 1864, il Shoal Creek, Tenn. m. o. 
 
 by telegram from War Dent. 
 Kirkpatrlck J. H. e. Sept 22, 1864, m. o. July I. '65. 
 
 Kilmer .1. •'. 
 
 KIckner J. \l. 1st Sergt .-. Sent. 1, 1861, promoted. 
 
 Lansnn F. Sergt e. Sept, l. 1861. 
 
 HaSalle \. Bugler, e. S»pt l. 1861. 
 
 LaSalle G Sei jt • i> ic. 1. 1861. m. o. Dec. 12, '64. 
 
 McNair T. J. e. Sept. 1. 1861, Drora I Capt 
 
 McChesnev R. Serut e. Sept 1. 1861. 
 
 McCartney F. Sergt e. Sept 1 1861, wd. pec. i '68, 
 
 al MoS 'OW, Tenn. 
 
 Manvllle R. ll. e. Feb. 28, 1865. 
 
 Miller R. e. Dec 81, 1868, captd. al Shoal (reek. 
 Ala. Nov. 19, isr,i. paroled. 
 
 Mock A. R. e. Sepi. in. 1861. 
 
 Morri> T. Sergt. died at (amp Douglas, Jan 
 
 Morrow J. S. 1M Sergt e. Sept. l. 1861, 
 
 Morrow s. Sergt e. sept. l. (861, in. o. Sepi . 
 
 Munson s. p. e. .sent. 1, 1861. 
 
 Manvllle S. \V. e. Sept l lstii 
 
 .Morrow i. e. Sepi 1. 1861. in. o. Sept. 32, 1864. 
 
 Manvllle C. P. e. Sept. l, 1861, promoted 1st Lieut 
 
 Masltn J. n. Coi pi. ftlsd. Feb. is isr,2 
 
 Manvllle F. w. e. Sept. i. ism. dlsd. Dec. 25, 1862. 
 
 Morey E. dlsd. March in. 1892. 
 
 New ion F. R. disd. Feb. 17, 1862. 
 
 Power W. V.. e. Sept. 19. 1861. pr ited \<ljt. wd. 
 
 in shoulder, in. o. Oct. 31, 1865, at Selma. 
 Parker J. w. e. Jan. 24, 1865. 
 Parker F. e. Jau. 15, 1862, m. o. Feb. 27, 1865. 
 Richmond E. \. e. Sept. 1, 1861. 
 RouseU c e. s,.pi. i. 1861, deserted Feb. 15, 186 I 
 RodgersS. L. Corpl. e. March 25 1864. 
 Renshaw F. died Sept. lii. 1862. 
 Rishe J. e. Sept. i. 1861, in.o. Sept. 23, 1864. 
 Randolph W. died Sept. lit. 1862. 
 Showalter J. T. e. Sept. 5, isns promote, i 2d Lieut 
 Smith C. E. Corpl. e. Feb. 29, 186 I. 
 Smith (i. e. March 81, lstii. 
 Sackrlson J. P. e. Feb. 20, 186 l. 
 Sedglej \ A. Corpl. e. Kept. ll. 1861. 
 Smith \V. e. Sept. 28, 1864, III. o, .liih 1 
 Smith n. R. corpl. e. Sept, 28. 1864. 
 Scroggins G VV. e. Sept 28, 1864, m. o. Oct 1:;. '65. 
 Smith .1. s. e. sepi. 29, 1864. in. o. (let. 13, I - 
 Swiger c. disd. 
 
 stork I). T. dis, |. uijr. 2.">. 1862. 
 Slater L. F. Corpl. disd. Nov. s, 1862, 
 Tinnerman J, ls> Sergt. e SeDt 1 1861. 
 Tlnnerman R. Bugler, e. Sept. i. 1861. 
 Tinnerman s. E. e. March 20, 1864. 
 
 ii ipson VV. Ii. (orpi. e. Sepi :,. 1861. 
 
 Underwood J. K. e. Sept. i. ism. 
 
 Willison .1. W. e. Sept. 1, 1861, «enl home sick, ami 
 
 did not return. 
 Walker VV. E. e. Sept. 1, 1S61. 
 WardC. II. 'lis I. Jan. 1. 1862. 
 Wilson A. disd, Feb. IS. 1862, 
 Withrow w. corpl. dlsd. Sept. in. 1862. 
 Ward .1. II. disd. v.ug. 22. 1862. 
 
 \ OUng ll. e. Sept. 1, lSlil. 
 
 Company C— From Geneseo. 
 
 captain .loim s. Buckle, c missioned Sept 19. 
 
 1861. resigned April 2. 1862. 
 
 Captain C. w. Blakeiuore, commissioned April 2. 
 
 1862, resigned Sept. 27, 1862. 
 
 Captain F. n. McArthur, commissioned sept. 27. 
 
 1862, iei in expired Nov. 15, isr.i. 
 Captain s. A Davidson, commissi 1 M 
 
 1865, m. ... iei. 31, 1865. 
 First Lieut, c. \v. Blakeiuore, commissioned Sept. 
 
 l<). 1861. promoted. 
 first Lieut. J. W. Brackett, commissioned April s, 
 
 1862, transferred to Commissary". 
 
 First Lieut \. R, Mock, missioned Oct I 
 
 promoted to Can tain Com pan j 11. 
 first Lieut. C. R. Marshall, commissioned April s. 
 
 1863, resigned April 20. lstii. 
 
 First 1. tent. s. A. Da\ Idsou, commissioned April 20. 
 
 1864, prom I. 
 
 First Lieut. Stephen Pettvs. commissioned March 
 
 28. 1865. m ... Oct. 31. is.;-, 
 See 1 Lieut F. A. McArthur, commissioned Sept. 
 
 1!). 1861, pr ted 
 
 Second Lteut C. M. Marshall, commissioned Oct. 1. 
 
 1862. promoted. 
 Second Lieut s. \. Davidson, commissioned April 
 
 s. 1863. promoted 
 Second Lieut. F. W. Harding, commissioned March 
 
 28, 1865, m. ... Oct. 31, 1865. 
 Hardin- f. w. e. sept 8, 1861, in. ... net. 81, 1865, 
 
 promoted 1.. 2d Lieut 
 vldrldge Samuel J. Sergt in. ... Sent. 19. 1864. 
 I! rack en James S Sergt. in. o. Sept. 19. 1864. 
 i-.iisiiii.il w Milam 11. 1st Sergt. e. Sept. 10, 1861, wd. 
 
 at Guntown, Miss., June in, 1864. 
 Becker II. Quartermaster Sergt, in. ... Oct. 81, 1865. 
 Colbert John, Sergt . in. ... Sept. 19, 186 1 
 c.ok Edwin 1:. Sersrt m. ... Oct, 81, 1 "■"'•■"'>• 
 Dailj Charles. Sergt disd. Maj 1°.. 1863. 
 1 1 George, Sergt. 
 
 Hoffman John, C s N . Sergt in. ... Oct 81, 1865. 
 
 Lnrlng Joseph E. F. .Sergt. disd. Nov. 1862. 
 Munson Benj. P. Sergt. e. Jan. .V '64. in. ■•. 1 
 
 1865, sii-hth w.l. in right hand at Campbells- 
 villa 
 
 Mapes Alexander 11. lsi Sergt. .-. Sept. in. 1861. 
 
 died Sept. 7, 1864, of wounds received in Panics 
 
 against Gen. Forrest's forces at Hurricane en ek. 
 
576 
 
 HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 .Mastell Thomas A. 1st Sergt khi. in battle of Camp- 
 
 bellsville, Nov. 24. 1864. 
 Netser Henry V. 1st Sergt. m. o. Sept. 19, 1864. 
 Peyton Jacob M. 1st Sergt. m. o. Sept. 19. 1864. 
 Boot Jared w. 1st Sergt. m. <>. Oct. 81, 1865. 
 
 Weld Hi lore A. Sergt. died. 
 
 Anderson Edwin A. Corpl. m. o. Oct. 81, 1865. 
 Anderson Paul, m. o. Oct. 81. 1865. 
 Berreman Augustus S. Corpl. dtsd. 
 Bauer Herman, Corpl. m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
 Bickles Henry, in. o. Oct. 81, 1865. 
 Bryson William P. m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
 
 Losher Tli lore, Corpl. m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
 
 Linscotl Shepherd, Corpl. in. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
 
 Mapes John B. Corpl. e. .ran. 1863, m.o. Oct. 31, '65. 
 
 Morgan Juttson, Corpl. disci. 
 
 Pierce Munson, Corpl. disd. 
 
 Thompson Andrew T. Corpl. e. .March 1, 1864. in. o. 
 
 Oct. 31, 1865. 
 Vogus Francis, Corpl. m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
 Vincent Gilbert M. disd. 
 Woodward Frank, Corpl. 
 Waterman David, Corpl. p. Sept .in. 1861, disd. 
 Atwater Eli B. <■. Sept. in, 'til, m. o. Nov. 14. '62. 
 Barton John, deserted. 
 Burton .Marcus, m. o. Sept. 19, 186 I 
 Benedict Stephen. 
 Bristol Michael. 
 
 Boyd George J. m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
 Cushman Alden G. m.o. Oct. 31. 1865. 
 Cushman Clement, m. n. Oct. 31, 1865. 
 Colbert Alexander A. m. o. Oct. 31. 1865. 
 Craudall Albert A. in. o. Sept 19. 1864. 
 Cherry Lawrence, in. o. Sept. 19. 1864. 
 Crosier William s. in. t>. Sept. 19. 1864. 
 Cooper Michael, in. o. Oct. 13, 186 I. 
 Crummette George, taken prisr. near Germantown, 
 
 Trim., escaped From Andersonville, and was 
 
 killed by bloodhounds and musket blows. 
 Cederberg Andrew, e. Sept. 1. '61, m.o. Sept. 23. '64. 
 Dow Albert, m. o. Oct. 31. 1865. 
 Dolquist John. 
 Dennis William it. in. o. Oct. 81. 1864. 
 
 Davison John I., m. o. Ma\ 81, 1865. 
 
 Downing Simon I'., died Aug. 24. 186-, of wounds. 
 
 Francisco Charles W.e. March 1, '65. m.o. Oct 31,'65 
 
 Farber Abrani. 
 
 Goe John G. m. o. Oct. 81, 1865. 
 
 Gephart John. 
 
 Hoste Bruno, m. o. on. 31, 1865. 
 
 Heltzel Martin, m. o. Oct. 31. 1865. 
 
 Hettinger George, m. o. Oct. 31. isi;.'>. 
 
 Henuihger James F. in. o. Oct. 31. 1865. 
 
 Hill Thomas c. m. 0. Oct. 31, 1865. 
 
 George < >. m. o. Oct. 31. 1865. 
 Hetzel Tobias, in. t>. Sept. 19. 1864. 
 Harding Vrnott F. in. o. Sept. 19. 1864. 
 Hail Manx i;. deserted. 
 Fenkins Elger li. killed in battle. 
 Kopischki Henrj . in. o. Oct, 31. 1865. 
 Kim; Adolpll O. e. March 1. '65. 111. O. del. 31. '65. 
 King Absalom J. e. March 17, '65, in. o. Oct. 31, '65. 
 Kirk Franklin. 
 Kirk pa ti Ick James II. 
 
 Lindburg Andrew, e. March 31. '64, m.o. Oct. 31. '64 
 Long Leonard s. m. o. Oct 31. 1864. 
 
 Lockw i w m li. in. o. sept. 19. 1864. 
 
 Millbin Charles M. m. o. Oct. 31. 1865. 
 
 Miller Henry, • . March 111. '65, m.o. Oct. 31. '65. 
 
 Mitchell Aimer A. m. 0. Oct. 14. 1865. 
 
 M iller Christian. 
 
 Middaugll Orlando, died. 
 
 McCutcni s. i:. died. 
 
 Nelson August, in. o. Oct 31, 1865. 
 
 Narainorc Samuel .1. 
 
 Penny Wiley, in. o. Oct 31. 1865. 
 Penny James M. ni. o. Oct. 31. 1865. 
 
 Palmer Thomas. Oct. 31. 1865. 
 
 Phelps Joseph, e. Sent 19, '61, m.o. Oct. 29. 'til. 
 
 POSt I'l lore. 
 
 Penny \\ illiam, died. 
 
 Rhoda Carl. in. o. Oct. 31. 1865. 
 
 Remington Win. F. e. March. »65, m. o. Oct. 31. 'ti."). 
 
 Rlngle John. in. o. Sept. 19. 1864. 
 
 Reighardl Jonathan, died. 
 
 Remington Charles e. Jan. l, '64, m. o. Oct 31, '65. 
 
 Sawyer Edward F. in. o. Oct. 31. 1865. 
 
 Slmonton William L. m. o. Oct. :',o. 1864. 
 
 she.ner i.\ man, discharged. 
 
 Snyder Martin. 
 
 snihi Henry. 
 
 Show ers Claliolll lie. 
 
 Scoville Frauds L. died. 
 
 Storm Lewis G. died 
 
 Scott George W. died. 
 Taj loi Moirew .i, m. o. Oct. 81, 1st;:,. 
 Tn'ttle Hiram e. Sept 12, 1861, m. <>. Sept 19. 1864, 
 died Oct. IS, 1864. 
 
 Taylor DebOS, deserted Dec. 1861. 
 Viiii cut Kirk. 
 Vllllng (i. William. 
 
 Vatter i: ibert, died Feb. 1865. of wounds. 
 Waldschleyer Herman, in. o. Oct. 13, 1865. 
 
 Weaver Lewis. 
 
 York Moses, died at Helena. Ark. 
 
 Company E. 
 
 Baxter A. e.Sept. 10. 1861.died.lnne 12. 1SI14. 
 Chamberlain E. ll. Corpl. e. Sept.10,'61, m.o. Oct. '65. 
 How s. F.e. sept. hi. 1861, m.o. Oct. 27. istii. 
 
 HallU. W.e. Sept. 10. 1861, m.o. Oct. 1. 1864. 
 McClelland 'I'. .1. e. Sept. 10. 1861, died Aug. 16, 1862. 
 
 Nicewender s. e. Sept. 10, 1861. 
 
 sie.-k I', e. Sept. 10, 1861. died Oct It), 1864. 
 
 Tell S. e.Sept. 1, 1861. 
 
 Derrick .I.e. Jan. 1. 1862. vet. m.o. Oct. 31. 1865. 
 
 Hall E. B. e. .March 30, 18li4. m.o. .Inly 8. 1865. 
 
 Company H.— From Kewanee. 
 
 Enlisted in September, 1861, mustered in at camp 
 Douglas Sept. 1". 1861. and mustered out Oct 1864. 
 Captain Lewis D. Bishop, commissioned Oct. 19, 
 
 1861, promoted. 
 Captain C. J. Seainimm. commissioned Jan. 15, 
 
 1 865. 
 
 Captain F. W. Swerby, commissioned Sept. 15, 1861, 
 
 in. <>. Oct. 31. 1865. 
 First Lieut. Edwin W. Luce, commissioned Oct. 17, 
 
 1861, resigned April 2. 1862. 
 
 First Lieut. T. W. Stevenson, commissioned April 
 8. 1862, resigned Oct 1, 1862. 
 
 First Lieut. A. H. McClure. ninissioned Oct. 1, 
 
 1862. term expired Nov. 25, 1864. 
 
 First Lieut. F. W Swerby, commissioned March 28, 
 
 1865. promoted. 
 First Lieut, .lames h. Murray, commissioned Sept 
 
 15, 1865. in. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
 Second Lieut Henry l'rather, commissioned Oct. 17, 
 
 1861, resigned Nov. lo. 1861. 
 
 Second Lieut. W. B. Anderson, commissioned Nov. 
 
 10. 1861. resigned -May 26. 1862. 
 Second Lieut, a. R. Mock, commissioned June 1, 
 
 1862. promoted First Lieut. Co. C. 
 
 Second Lieut. E. Cunningham, commissioned Oct. 
 
 1, 1862, resigned June 20. 1864. 
 Second Lieut. 1 •'. W. Swerliv, commissioned June 
 
 20. 1864. promoted. 
 Second Lieut, s. H. Murray, commissioned March 
 28, 1865. promoted. 
 
 Second Lieut. R, C. Page, commissioned Sept. 15. 
 1865, not mustered, in. o. Oct. 31. 186"). 
 
 Anderson W. I',. 1st Sergt promoted. 
 Cunningham E. 11. 2d Sergt. promoted. 
 Murray .1. 4tli Sergt promoted, 
 Sowerby F. W, Sergt. promoted. 
 Page i.'. C. Sergt. promoted. 
 Harris o. Sergt. disd. in Oct. 1864. 
 
 Poor D. M. Sergt. disd. in Oct. 1st. 1. 
 Kay T. Sergt. disd. in Oct. lsii I. 
 Thompson K. D. Sergt. died Nov. 27, 1865. 
 Smith A. Corpl. kid. at Tupelo. Miss. July 14. 1864. 
 Thompson O. E. Corpl. captd. paroled and died in 
 parole camp. 
 
 Bracketl E. II. Corpl. disd. Oct. 1864. 
 
 Da\ is T. Corpl. v 
 
 Kirk II. Corpl. disd. Dec. !l. 1864. 
 
 Nicholas .1. W. Corpl. disd. Oct. 1864. 
 
 Selden M. Hospital Steward, promoted. 
 Winship W. 
 McGuire J. 
 Wilkey R. 
 
 Austin A. B. ill. o. Oct. 186 1. 
 Aj ers 10. I). 
 Bright .1. 
 
 Bellows A. wd. July 15, 1864, captd. and died in 
 rebel prison. 
 
 liowen B. died 1863. 
 
 Cherry W. R. died Jan. 1. 1868. 
 
 Custer (i. W. disd. in 1863. 
 
 Clark II. 
 
 Cornelius, died in Andersonville prison. 
 
 Dack O. II. died in \ielerson\ ill,' prison ill Aug. '64. 
 
 Deits .1. disd. Sept. 1. 1863. 
 
 Delmage R. H. disd. Dee. o, 1868. 
 Del mage R, 
 Delmage c. 
 
 Dunn F. P. 
 
 Dicus O. m. o. Oct. 1864. 
 
 Evans C. ni. o. oct. 186 I. 
 Farr .1. m. o. Oct 1864. 
 
 h'alev .1. III. o. Oct. 1st, I 
 
 Fesler J. in. o. Oct. 186 I. 
 
 George 0. P. 
 
 Gutcfiess i. .i. 
 
 Haskiu It. A. Comsy. Sergt. printd. Conisy. Sergt. 
 
 .Ian. ISt, 2. disd. 1868. 
 Harris, mi W. 11. disd. .Ian. 11. 1868. 
 Halline B. disd. Jan. lo. lsii:; 
 Hatberg P. disd. Nov. 9, 1868. 
 
 Jackson M. I'. c. Aug. 16, 1861. died Nov. 16, 1861. 
 Johnson J. 
 
 Kay T. disd. in April. 1862. 
 
 Kay (i. 
 
HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 577 
 
 Knaggs \v. s. died MarcU 26, 1862. 
 
 Ladue ll. transferred. 
 
 Lewis h. R, died In Andersonville prison. 
 
 Lewis s. k. 
 
 Marshal] J. disd. April s. 1862. 
 
 Marnier ville ll. died lug. l. 1862. 
 
 Mitchell M. died Jaiv 7, 1868. 
 
 McGuli e P. i ransferred 
 
 McCIure A. W. 1st Sergt. promoted. 
 
 Maxwell W. K. died March 29, I 
 
 HcClure T. 
 
 N : 1 1 1 < • < ■ \. 
 
 Newton G. A. disd. Oct. IB, 1862. 
 
 i >• Eerstrome J. disd. .iui\ 20. 1862. 
 
 Ogren E. disd. Aug, 20, 1862. 
 
 Orcutt P. in. i>. Oct. 186 1- 
 
 Patch <;. disd. Sept. 1862. 
 
 P itch O. I., disd. sr-pt. 1862. 
 
 Prather <;. disd. Dec. 4, 1862. 
 
 Pullen T 
 
 R ted \v. p. m.o. Oct 1864. 
 
 Rouse E. disd. In Nov. 1863. 
 
 SchaubJ. a. disd. Dec. 1862. 
 
 Schock F. disd. in April 1862. 
 
 Swanson P. died In Andersonville prison. 
 
 Scboonover l>. c. 
 
 Smith \v. 
 
 Stewart W. 
 
 Stokes. 
 
 White J. e. Feb. 27. 1864, died March 30, 1864. 
 
 Whittafcer \v. w. deserted in 1868. 
 
 \\ arhurst .1. 
 
 Venikey C. disd. In 1862. 
 
 Company I. 
 
 Idams ii. e. Oct. 9, 1861, m.o. Oct. 31, 1864 
 Fogert) c. e. Oct. 21, 1861. died Nov. 17, 1862. 
 Lafand A. ll. e, Oct. 1 I. 1861. disd. Nov. 13, 1862. 
 Maybee lie. e. <>, t. ir. 1861, disd. Dec. 9, 1864. 
 Maj bee I . e. Oct. 17, 1861, m.o. Oct. 81, 186 i. 
 Murray P. e. Oct. 1 1. 1861. 
 real E. e. Oct, 17, 1861. disd. Dec. 9, 1864. 
 Rasor T.e. Oct. is. 1861, m.o. Feb. 13, 1865. 
 Rogers G.e. Oct. is. 1861 disd D< c. 9. 1861. 
 Diiklin P. vet. e. Jan. l, 1864, died Dec. 1864. 
 
 Company K.— -From Galva. Geneseo and 
 Kewanee. 
 
 BoydT. e. Sept. 19. 1861. m. o. Dec. 1864. 
 Bruner I. e. April 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865. 
 Davis s. e. Jan. 23, 1865, desei ti 
 parrel! D. e. Jan. 23. 1865, m. o. Oct. 81. 1865. 
 Fowler w. e. Jan. 23, 1865, in. o. Oct. 31, 1st;:,. 
 Kewley w . Corpl. «•. Jan. 2:'., '65, in. o. Oct. 31, '65. 
 Hanna A. e. Oct. 24. 1861 
 
 Legett .1. e. March 6. 1862, m. o. March 10, 1865. 
 McNult] .1. e. Oct. 26, 1861, disd. June 1. 1862. 
 Miller DeW. 0. e. Jan. 24, 186 I. m. o. Oct. 31, 1805. 
 Peal ('. e. Jan. 24, ISC, 1. m. o. (let. 81, 1865. 
 Sherlock .1. Corpl. e. Jan. 24, 1864, m. 0. <>ct. 21, '6- r >. 
 
 FIFTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT, I.V.I 
 
 The Fifty - seventh Infantry. Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Chicago. Illinois, m December. 1861, by 
 Col. Silas D. Baldwin, and mustered into United stales service December26, 1861. beliruarj 8, 1862 ordered 
 to Cairo. Illinois, moved by si earner to Fort Donelson, ami was engaged in tii e siege ol thai Place reDruarj i», 
 14, and 15. From theme moved to Pittsburgh Landing and was engaged in the battle ol Shi lph April 1. and ,. 
 Participated in the siege of Corinth May, 1862, and in the battle of Corinth October :; and 1,1862. December 
 18 moved to Lexington, Tennessee, marched from theme toward Trenton and to Henderson station, ontne 
 Mobile & Ohio Railroad, and afterwards moved to Corinth, formings pan ol its garrison. Marched tromi or- 
 intli to Pulaski, Tenn., ami thence to Chattanooga, and there joined Serman's army lor the sea. Was in aiitne 
 ha tiles participated in by 4th Div., 16th A. C, from Chattanooga to Atlanta. Savanu ah, and the (ami mas WM 
 in the grand review at Washington. Mustered out .Inly ,*, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky, ami armed at ( UlcagO 
 July 9. 1865, for final pa) ment and discharge. 
 
 Company D.— From Bishop Hill, Galva, and 
 
 Andover. 
 Captain, Eric Forsee, commissioned Dec. 26, 1861, 
 
 promoted Maid-. 
 
 Captain Eric Johnson, commissioned April 15, 1862, 
 
 resigned Sept. 3, 1862. 
 ( aptain 1'. M. U'tckstruui, commissioned Sept. :',, 
 
 1862, mustered our Jnlj ',. i - 
 i Isi Lieut. Eric Johnson, commissioned Dec. 25, 
 
 1861. promoted. 
 First Lieut. Eric Bergleud, commissioned April 15, 
 
 1861. mustered out July 7, 1865. 
 Second Lieut. Eric Bergfend, commissioned Dec. 
 
 -'6. 1861, promoted. 
 ■Sec I Lieut. 1'. M. Wickst i urn, com missioned Ail),'. 
 
 15. 1861, pr >ted. 
 
 Second Lieut. G. E. Rodeen, commissioned Sept. 3, 
 died Aug. 7. 1st;:',. 
 
 Second Lieut, v. (;. Washner, commissioned Aug. 
 '■ ■ 1863, I'loi ed in colored regiment, com- 
 mission canceled. 
 
 second Lieut, oiof Anderson, commissioned April 
 29, 1864, mustered out Jul) 7, 1865. 
 
 Anderson (). -.>,! Lieut, e. Sept. 1 I, '61. promoted. 
 
 Alstrum J. Sergt. e. Oct. 1861, m. o. Dec. 26, 1864. 
 
 Anderson a. Corpl. e. Sept. 24, 1861, kid. at Cor 
 
 inch. Miss. Oct. 1. 1862. 
 Anderson p. i;. ,-. Oct. 6. 1861, m. o. Julj 7. 1865. 
 Anderson \v. e. Sept. 25, 1861, died Jul) s, I - 
 Anderson P. e. Oct. 6. 1861, deserted. 
 Anderson L. e. Sept. l-i. 1861, wd. at Shlloh. 
 Anglami E. e. Feb. 24, 1864, m.o. Feb. 1st;;,. 
 Anderson L. W. e. Feb. 12, 1864, wd. al Shlloh, disd. 
 
 Jul) l, 1862. 
 Anderson W. p. e. Feb. 20, 1864. in. o. July 7. 1st;:,. 
 
 BerglandE. 1st Lieut, e. Sept. 14, 1861, pr ted. 
 
 Hlom.i. e. Nov. :',. 1861, disd. 
 
 Crime A. e. Sept. 25. 1861, Wd. at Shiloh and died 
 
 calm E. e. Sept. 25, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1st;.",. 
 Danieison D. Corpl. ••. Sept. i i, '61, m. o. .luu 7. '65. 
 Ericson L. Corpl. e. Sept. 14, 1861, m.o. Jul) 7. '65. 
 Ericson .1. , . 1 , -t,. is, | M ; i. 
 Eastland c. 1.. ,.. 1,1, is. 1864, disd. 
 
 '"'■-' ; ' K. Mi e. De • 26, 1861, prointd. 
 
 forsald .1. e. Bent. 14, 1861. committee! suicide. 
 Forsee O. ,-. Feb, 12, 1864. m. o. July 7. 1865. 
 Greene. w. Corpl. e. Sept. 1 1. r.i, kid. April 6, '62. 
 Harts a. e. sept. 14, 1861, m. o. July 7. 1865. 
 
 ■65. 
 
 HillstrumJ. E. e. Sept. 25, 1861.m. p. Dec. 26. '64. 
 Headburg E. e. Sept. 1 1. 1861, died July It). 1862. 
 Ilaslett P. e. Sept. 1862, III. ". Jul) 7. 1S65. 
 Hanson E. e. Oct. 2, 1862, in. o. Jul) 7, 1865. 
 Johnson E Capt. e. Sept. 14, 1861. prmtd. 
 Johnson J, M. Sergt. e. Oct. s. 1861, m.o. Jul) ,. 65. 
 Johnson P. Sergt e. Sept. 14, 1861, m o. July 7, b5. 
 
 .1 .sou ll. corpl. e. sept. 14. 1861, m.o. Dec 
 
 Johnson J. O. Corpl. e. Sept. 17. '61. m.o. Jul) ,. 65. 
 Johnson J. e. Sept. 17. 1861, m.o. Jul) 7. 1865. 
 Johnson N. e, Sept. 25, 1861 m.o. July 7, 1865. 
 Johnson J. e. Oct. s, 1861. deserted. 
 Jones A. e. Dec. 1861, wd. at the battle ol Shlloh 
 and disd. al Corinth. , , ... , 
 
 Kraus O. Sergt. e. Sept. 11. 1861, disd, June 13, 62. 
 Lind J. e. Sept. 25, 1861. died Maj 30, 1862. 
 Lindgren E. e. Dec. is. 1861, disd. .inn.- 1 I. 
 Lindgren -i . e. Oct. ti. 1861, m.o. Dec. 26. 1864. 
 Lock A e. Sept. 25, 1861, m.o. Dec. 26, 1864. 
 
 Larson L. ,-. lice. 1861. disd. July 15. 1862. 
 
 Lagerlof F. <>. e. Feb. 26. 1864, m.o. Jul) 7, 1st,.,. 
 Matthews (I. Sergt. e. Sept. 14. 1861, in", -inly ,. 
 MobergJ. e. Sept. 25, 1861, died Aug. 24, 1st,:. 
 Nelson P. Sergt. c s. pi. 14, 1861, mo. Dec. 21 
 Norlin <>. Corpl e. sept. 1 4. 1861. m.o. Dec 26, 1864. 
 Nyberg T. Corpl. e. Sept. 1 I. 1861, disd. .lime 16, 62. 
 Ncsi.-uCe. Sept. 25. 1861. m.o. Jul) 1,1865. 
 Norstadl O. e. Sept. 2.".. 1861, wd. April 6. 1862, disd. 
 Nord a. e.Oct. is. 1861. ,. , , .. 
 
 VorUen s J. e Sept. 1 I, 1861, died Jan. 15. 1864. 
 Norstadt, F. e. Feb. 12. 1st; I. m.o. Jul) ',. 1865. ,. 
 Olson w. (i. sergt. e. Sept. 25, 1861. m.o. July ,. ••■> 
 
 Olson V. e. Dec, 2:.. 1861, • Dec. 26, 1864. 
 
 oison E. e. inc. 25, 1861. disd. minor. 
 
 Olson E. e. Feb. 12. 1864, m.o. July 7. 1865. 
 
 Pee) o. W. Corpl. e. Sept. 1 1. 1861, kid. at ( orlntb, 
 
 MiSS.OCt.8. 1st, 2. .,,,/, .oaa 
 
 Peterson P. e. Sept. 1 L 1861, disd. Jul) 10. 1863 
 Peterson N. e. Sept. 25, 1861, disd. Jan. 19, lsb.J. 
 Peterson M. e. .Nov. 1861, dlsd.Jui) 12, 1862. 
 
 Peterson .1. P. e. I>ec. -,>ti. 1861, disd. Sept. 9, 1 8 
 
 Peterson J. e. Nov. 1861, m.o. Jul; ;. 1865 
 Rodlll G. I-:. 2d Lieut, e. Sept. ll. 1861, pi »'"'• . .... 
 Swanson V Corpl. e. Sept. 1 I. 1861. died May H,, 65. 
 Tillman v e. Oct. 10, 1861, dud June l I. 1864. 
 TollnC. e. Dec. 25, 1861, m.o. .iui\ 7, I 
 Trolin E. J.e. Dec. 25, 1861, died Oct. 1868. 
 VolentineC.J. T. e. Dec.25, '61.desrttL Jul) 28. M 
 Wlckstrum P, M. Capt. e. Sept. 1 I. 1861, prmid. 
 
 Wickstriini O. Sergt. 6. Sept. I I. 1st; 1 , k Id. a 
 
 inlh. Miss. Oct. :'., 1862. 
 
578 
 
 HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 Company H.— From Southeast part of the 
 County. 
 
 First Lieut. Nelson Flansburj , e. Dec. 26, 1861. pro- 
 moted Adjt. 
 
 First Lieut Alexander B. Hauna, e. Sept. 16. 1861. 
 in. (j. July 7. '65. 
 
 Second Lieut. Geo. Welch, e. Dee. ;!6, 1861, resigned 
 A.Ug. 31, 186-3. 
 
 Andrews H. <}. e. Oct. 1. 1861, m. O. Dec 25. 1864. 
 
 Berlinmier C. e. Oct lo. 1861, in. o. July 7, 1865. 
 
 Brown .1. e. Oct 5. 1861. desd. April Si), 1864. 
 
 Brown H. e. Oct. 17. 1861. died July 27, 1862. 
 
 Bennett 1'. e. Sept. -Jit. 1861. desd. Dec 17. 1861. 
 
 Bishop A. M. e. Oct. 12, 1861, died Dee. 17. 1864. 
 
 Canon H. e. Oct 28. 1861. 
 
 Camp \V. e. Fell. S, 1864. m. <>. July 7. 1865. 
 
 ConantT. M. e. Oct 5, 1861, disd. June 27, 1864, for 
 promotion in V. s. Col'd. inf. 
 
 Cotteral \V. H. e. Oct. 15, 1861, in. o. Feb. 1, 1862. 
 
 Dimmick G. e. Jan. 11. 1862. 
 
 Dudley H. e.Oct 2. 1861. in. o. April 29, 1862. 
 
 Dun 1. E. Gorpl.e. Sept. 26. 1861, kid. at Shi lob, April 
 6, 1862. 
 
 Dell L. e. Oct Id. 1861. desd. \ug. 1. 1862. 
 
 English D. e. Feb. 1 1 sti-i disd. Aug. 22, lsti-i. 
 
 Emery s. W.e. Feb. 1. 1S64. in. o. July 7, 1865. 
 
 Foster L. e. Feb. 1, 1864, in. o.July 7. 1865. 
 
 Friend W.e. Feb. 15. 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. 
 
 Fry A. e. Sept. 21. 1861. 111. 0. April 29. 1862, 
 
 Fowler R. e.Oct. 21. 1861 m. o. July 7. 1865. 
 
 Fowler R. s. e. Oct. 15. 1861, kid. Oct .!. 1862. 
 
 (ireen I. e. Sept. 21. 1861, died April 6. 1862. 
 
 Garrety 1). e. Oct 15. 1861, kid. Oct 3, 1862. 
 
 Hanna .r. s. Sergt. e. Sept. 16, 1861. 
 
 Hauna K. J. e. Feb. 3, 1862. m. o.July 16.1862. 
 
 lleims J. P. II. e. Oct 10. 1861, diSd. May lti, '62. 
 
 [mas M.e. Jan. 12. 1862. 
 
 Johnson C. F. e. Sept 11. 1861, died May 4. 1862. 
 
 Johnson l'. e. Sept 12. 1861, m. o.July 7. 1865. 
 
 Knox T. e. Keli. li. 1864, in. O. July 7. 1865. 
 
 I.i-atb W. Sergt. e. Oct. 1. 1861, in. (..July 7. 1865, 
 promoted to 2d Lieut, but not mustered. 
 
 I. rath J. e. Oct 1. 1861. m. ... Julj 7. 1866. 
 
 Leeps <'. e. Oct. 2. 1861, m. o. July 7. 1865. 
 
 Mapes J. e. Feb. 22, 1864, m. o.July 7. 1865 
 
 Miles F. <;. Sergt. e. sept. 26, 1861. dlsd. for promo- 
 tion April 21. 1864. 
 
 McOabe H. Corpl. e. Sept. 26, 1861, died iu Ander- 
 sonville prison. 
 
 Mealman C. e. Oct 2. 1861, m. o. July 2, 1865. 
 
 Miller C. e. Sept 26, 1861, diedJul) 11. 1862. 
 
 McFarland J. e. Sept 28. 1861, m. o. June 30, 1862 
 
 MeKarland J. .-. Sept. 28, 1861, in. o. Dec. 25. 1864. 
 
 Mapes F I-, sept. 13, 1861. m. o. July 7. 1865. 
 
 Morgan 1'. e. Feb. 3, 1862. 
 
 McKinney J. e. Feb. :i, 1862. died March 14. 1862 
 
 .Newman S. A. e. Sept. 12, 1861, disab. Aug. 20, '62. 
 
 Pratt S. e. Oct. 2, 1861. 
 Preeble W. II. e. Feb. 11, 1862. 
 Reed H. Sergt. e. Sept. 29, 1861, m. O. Dec. 25. '64. 
 Rivers 8. e. Oct. 7. 1861, in. o. July 7. 1865. 
 Reed J. e. Oct. 2. 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865. 
 Reed E. «). i'. Sept. 29. 1861. 
 Hoggs W. e. Feb. 15. 1864. in. o. July 7, 1865. 
 Sherman E. <■. Feb. 8, ism. 
 Simmons C. A. e.Feb. 1, 1862. m. o.July 7. 1865. 
 StarbordG. W. <■. Feb. 13. 1864. m. o. July 7, 1865. 
 Steinmann J. e. Sept. 25, 1861, died July 20. 18b2. 
 Steinmau J. e. Sept 22, 1861, in. o.July 7, 1865 
 Wolevei R. W. e. Sept. 21, 1861, ni. o. Dec -35, '64. 
 Williams J. e. Oct. 2. 1861, m. o.Julj 7. 1865. 
 Warnilon I. e. Feb. 25, 1864. died Aug. 29. 1864. 
 Yoiinglicrrv J. I'.. e. Uet. 2, '61, prnitd. to Sergt. Mac 
 and Adjt 
 
 COMPANY K, 139th REGIMENT I. V. I. 
 
 From Geneseo. 100 Days. 
 
 Captain Puruell II. Sniff, Geneseo. enlisted .May 12, 
 1864, mustered out ( let. L'S. 1864. 
 
 First Lieut. Russell W. Calkins, Geneseo, enlisted 
 
 May 14, 1864, mustered out Oct. 28, 1864. 
 
 Captain Germc mas Gable, Auuawan, enlisted 
 
 May 1, 1864, first enlisted in 4tli Iowa Infantry, 
 wounded at Pea Ridge and discharged, then en- 
 listed iii 139th III. Inf. mustered out Oct 28, 
 1S64, re-enlisted Feb. 111. 1865, in the 151st 111. 
 Inf. as First Lieut, promoted to Captain, and 
 mustered out Jan. 21, 1866, M .Columbus 
 
 This Company was 
 
 21, 1866,jktCo 
 
 s mustered 
 
 1864. 
 
 out Oct. 28. 
 
 Hartley H. 1st Sergt. e. May 17. 1864. 
 Pruin E. Sergt e. Maj 16, 186 I. 
 Thompson a. G. Sergt. e. May 16, 1864. 
 Woodruff, II. W.Sergl e. Maj 17, 1864. 
 Withrow W. Sergt. e. Maj 16, 1864. 
 SedgleyC. W. Corpl. e. May 12. 1864. 
 Brown E. Corpl. e. May lb. 1864. 
 Thompson J. 1'. Corpl. e. May 16, 1864. 
 Ward M. w. Corpl. e. May 11. 1864. 
 Brown E. Corpl. e. May 20, 1864. 
 Chase K. C. Corpl. e. Maj 16, 1864. 
 Giles H. Coi pi. 
 
 Browning J. F. Corpl. e. May 23. 186 I. 
 \ \ e w. w. musician, e. May 13. 1864. 
 RaserG. W. musician, e. Maj 18. 1864. 
 
 McNeal E. wagoner, e. May 14, 1864. 
 
 Adains N. W.e. Maj l I, 1864. 
 
 Vdams A. L. e. Maj 13, 1S(14. 
 
 Bacom s. G. e. Maj 13. 1864 
 Barnes \. w.e. Ma\ 28, 1864. 
 BallC.e. Maj 3. 1864. 
 Beach W. H. e. \!a\ •_>. 1864. 
 Barnard W. e. Maj 2 1. 1864. 
 Brohop E. W.e. Maj 2. 1864. 
 Bolan lie. Maj 1 I. 1864. 
 BoltonO. B.e. Vlaj 17. 1864. 
 BOWen I), e. May -.Mi. 1864. 
 Bracken »;. W. e. May23. 1864. 
 Breed li. M. e. Maj is. 1864. 
 Brown J. W. e. May 2. 1864. 
 Brown J. e. Ma; I. i 86 I. 
 Brown W. H. e. May 7. 1864. 
 Buckley P.. K. e. Slaj i. 1864. 
 BushT. H.e. May 11. 1864. 
 
 Cole W. W. e. May 12. 1864. 
 Curlex J. e. May 29 1864. 
 DaysS.e. Maj i I. 1864. 
 
 Daw R. \.e. Maj 12. 1S64. 
 Doyel H. e. Max 1 I. LSI, I. 
 Krt'il A. e. Maj 25. 1SH4. 
 FItCh J. C. e. Max 1 fi, lSli4. 
 Fleming .I.e. May 14. 1864. 
 FossE. O.e. May 18. 1864. 
 Fortner L. e. May 18. 1864. 
 
 Flies. I.e. .Max lb, 1864. 
 
 Gabreo i.e. Maj 19. 1864. 
 
 Gauther D. e. Max 17. 1864, died Sept. 25, 1S74. 
 
 GancerC. e. Max 25. 1864. 
 
 Hards K. e. May 20, 1S64. 
 
 Harrington W.'ll. e. Max 25. 1864. 
 
 Harrington II. c Max 13. lSti4. 
 
 Kinsy A.J.e, Max 11. 1864. 
 
 Kelh I'. e. Max 24, 1864. 
 
 LieuweberJ.e. Max 30. 1864. 
 
 Mason .I.e. Max 28. !Sti4. 
 
 Markie D. e. Max 25. 1864. 
 
 Max L. e. Max 23, IStil. 
 
 Miles C. R. e.Maj 11. 1864. 
 
 Miller D.i . c Max 11. 1864. 
 
 Morton D. II. e. Maj 24. 1864. 
 
 ViCholS C. E. e. Max 23, 1864. 
 oil .1. e. Max 5. lSli I. 
 
 ParkerG. W. e. Max 12. lstii. 
 Peterson a. e. Max in. 1864. 
 
 Pbillbrook F. c Max lti. 1864. 
 
 Raser W. w .e Max li. 1864. 
 Rockerfeller h. e. Mix 21, 1864. 
 SteinhoffG. V e. Max 20, 1864. 
 Slexxart .1. .-. Max 1 I. 1864. 
 
 StIlesS.e. Max IT. 1864. 
 Stoughton G. e. Max 26. 1864. 
 
 Stone W. e. Max Hi. 186 I. 
 Stralx .I.e. Max 13. 1864. 
 TuttleG. H.e. Maj 25. lsiil. 
 Thompson B, F. e. Max 5. ISti I. 
 Sowsiee D..J. e. Max I. 1864. 
 
 Tleniailie V..G. e. Xiax 27, 1864. 
 
 Turner E.e. Max 12. 1864. 
 
 TuruerC. E. e. May lti, 1864. 
 \ ale R. \. e. Max 19, 186 I 
 XX lllte I', e. Max 13. 1864. 
 
 Williams v e. Max 1 i. 1864 
 \\ iselyJ. e. Max 28, 1864. 
 
HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 579 
 
 SIXTY-NINTH REGIJrfENT I. V. I. 
 
 Part of Company D.— From Galva princi- 
 pally. 
 
 Chaffer C. J. e. June t. 1868, m. ... Oct Hi. 1862. 
 Clark c. B. CorpLe. June i. 1862, m.o. Oct. 16. 1862 
 choitutic I). C. Corpl. e. June i. '68, ui.o. Oct. lti. '62 
 i>a\ l- .i. e. June I. 1862, m. ... Oct 16, 1562, 
 Davis s. Sergt. e June i. 1862, died Jul] 1. 1862. 
 Evens H. e. June 4, 1862, m. ... Oct 16, isti-j. 
 Poster B. e. June 4. lstij. m. ... Oct. 16, 1862. 
 Florin e W. e. June 4, 1862. in. o. Oct 16, 1 stivi. 
 Hudson .v. e. June i. 1862, m. ... Ocl . 16, 1862. 
 Mull .1. c. Sergt e. June t. 1862, m. o. Oct. 16. 1862. 
 Kenerdj B. i>. e. June 1. 1862, m. o. Oct. lti, 1862. 
 
 Loonej J, ii. e. June t. 1868. m. ... Oct. 16, I - 
 Million P. i). e. June I. 1862, m. o 0< t. 16, 1868. 
 Miliege S. e. June i. 1868, m. o. Oct. 16, 1862 
 Purktns W. e. June I. 1862, m. ... < let 16, 1st;-,:. 
 
 slump L. e. .1 • 1, lsii-.>. in. ... Oct 16, 1862. 
 
 Sherman E. e. June I 1862, m. ... Oct. 16. I • 
 Smith M. e. June 4, 1862, m. ... Oct lti. 1862. 
 Shortohine N. e. June I. 1862. m. o. Oct. lti. 1862. 
 Da\ is .i. w . Corpl. e. June I. 1868, m. ... Oct lti. '68. 
 Decker \. e. June 1. 1862. m. ... Oct. 16, 1862. 
 McDonald \. u . e. June I, 1862, m. ... Oct. 16, 1862. 
 McDonald S. J. e. June i. 1862, m. ... Oct. 16, 1862. 
 McDonald J. B. e. June I. lstr.'. in. ... Oct 16 
 Olson i). e. June i. 1862, m. o. Oct. lti. 1862. 
 Valle M. e. June -4. ish-,*, m. o. Oct. 16, 1868 
 
 NINETEENTH KEGI3IENT I. V. I. 
 
 Part of Co. H.— From Geneseo mostly. 
 
 Dedrick J. Lieut e. June 10, 1861, went in as Corpl. 
 prmtd. to sergt Dec. 1. 1861, to 1st Sergt. March 
 86, 1863, 1st Lieut. Dec. 4. 1863, and returned in 
 command of iiis Co. m. o. June 9. 1864. 
 
 Little Chas. V. \>-i. Surg, from Kewanee, e. Feh.l 5, 
 '63, in. o. Jul) 9, '64. 
 
 Johnson V. C. Lieut. <_■. June It), 1861, prmtd. from 
 Sergt. to w Lieut resigned <>er. 25, 1863. 
 
 Hagertj W. Sergt. e. June lo. 1861. m.o. Julj 9. '64. 
 
 Uerrington S Sergt. e. June 10, 1861, wd at battle 
 of Stone River, in. o. July 9. 1864. 
 
 Thomas F. B. Corpl. e. June 10, 1861, severely wd. 
 al battle of Stone River, m. ... Julj 9. 1864. 
 
 Baaknej L. e. June it). 1861, prmtd. to lsl Lieut 
 17th 0. S. C. I. Nov. 25, 1863, m.o. July 9, 1864. 
 
 Hawthorne w. I orpl. e. June 10. 1861. 
 
 Snyder. I. Corpl. e. June 10, 1861, wd. ;tt Stone Riv- 
 er, Jan. - J, 1863. and at Chicamauga, Sept. •Jt'. 
 1863. m.o. Julj 9. 1864. 
 
 Brown T. M. e. June 10. 1861, m. o. July 9. 1864. 
 
 Beers B. F. e. June It). 1861, m. o. July 9, 1864. 
 
 Walch w. L. Sergt. e. June in, '61. disd. Oct. lti. '63. 
 
 Blandon L. e, June it). 1861. ni. o. July 9. 1864. 
 
 Ben ham J. e. June It). 1861, died »f wd. received at 
 stone River, Tenn. Dec 21, 1862. 
 
 Bleaknej J. <;. e. Aug. :;. 1861, transferred to Capt 
 Bridge's Batten . 
 
 Curtise T. e. June in. 1861, dfsd. April 28, l - 
 
 Coleman J. F. e. June in, 1861, disd. on account wd. 
 rec ;ii battle Stone River. Tenn. Dec. 31, 1862. 
 
 English J. W. e. June 10. 1861, transfd. to Co. I. 
 19th III. Inf. 
 
 Fleming <l F. e. June in, 1861, wd. at Stone River, 
 Dec. 31. 1862. 
 
 Glbbs w. e. April it;. 1863, transfd. to Bridge's Bat- 
 terj . 
 
 Kernes J. e. June 10. 1861. disd. Oct 31, 1861. 
 
 Landers R. e. June 10, 1861, m. ... Julj 9, 186 I. 
 
 Lawrence C. e. June 10, 1861. kid. at battle Chica- 
 mauga Ga. Sept 20, ISH::!. 
 
 Maxliam ii. r. e, June 10, 1861, wd. al Chicamauga, 
 
 taken prisr. and died in rebel prison. 
 
 Peterson F. e. June in. 1861, m. o. July 9. 1864. 
 Post .1. L. e. Juue in. 1861. died July 29, 1862. 
 Smith C. E. e. June 10. 1861, m. o. Aug. 5. 1861. 
 Sadler R. e. June 10, 1861, m.o. March 86, 1868. 
 Sofstrom A. e. June in. 1861, transfd. to [nv. Corps 
 Tuttle F. e. June lo. 1861, m. ... Feb. 1, 1862. 
 Towuley R e. June lo. 1861, in. ... Oct 89, 1868. 
 V in Order C. e. June lo. 1861, m.o. -i nl v 9. '64. 
 Van Order a. e. Aug. -ii. 1868, transferred to Capt 
 
 Bridge's Batterj . 
 Wittenburger 11. e. June in. istil. m. o. Feb. 18. '63. 
 w yckoif C. II. e. June lo. 1861, kid. at battle Chica- 
 
 ' manga. Ga. Sept. 80, 1863. 
 Young J. Y. e. June 10.1861, diedofwds. reed, al 
 l.attie Stone River, Dec. 31, 1868. 
 
 The Illinois Reports give no history of the Nineteenth Regiment, i 
 
 FOKTY-THIKD RHGI3IEXT I. V. I. 
 
 The 
 of Fort 
 
 Forty-third was organized at Camp Butler, 111., Sept. 1861, by Col. Julius Raith. Was al the battles 
 .. Donelsoii, shiioh (losing 800 killed and wounded), and Siege of Corinth, in springol 1863, 200 men 
 were mounted. The regiment was moved to Memphis, and thence Into Arkansas, where it was constantly ou 
 the track of guerrilla hands. The Forty -third participated In the repulse ol Gen. Kirbj Smith at Jenkln's 
 Ferry. Received final pay and discharge at Camp Butler, in., i>.'.-. II. 1865. 
 
 Part of Company C— Mostly from Andover. 
 
 Anderson P. e. Sept 1. 1861. transfd. t.> Inv. Corps, 
 
 Nov. 15, 1863. 
 Anderson \. e. Sent. 1, 1861, disd. June 30, 1862. 
 
 Bengts ». e. Sept. 1, 1861. m.o. Nov. 3, 1865. 
 
 Bergloff L. O. e. Sept. 1. 1861, kid. at Shiioh, Iprll 
 
 ii. 1862. 
 Ericson J. W. Corpl. e. Sept. 1. '61. 
 Brlcsou G. W. e. Sept. 1. 1861, disd. Julj 86. 1868, 
 
 on account of wounds. 
 Clase I), e. Sept 1, 1861, missing after battle Shiioh. 
 Ingell p. J. Corpl. e. Sept. 1. 1861. m.o. Nov. 30. '65. 
 Ilalsgren N . w . ,-. Sept 1. 1861. disd. Feb. 6, 1868, 
 Hall (i. e. Sept. 1, 1861. disd. Max 15, 1863. 
 Johnson C. W. e. Sept I. 1st; l. disd. Julj I. 1868. 
 Larson ( '. J. e. Sept. 1, 1861, died \pril 8, 1868. 
 Larson <'. K. e. Sepl. ], IStil. in. ... Nov. 80. '65. 
 Lindell N. e. Sepl. 1. 1861. died Feb. 81, 1865. 
 I.elyengron J. P. e. Sep.. 1. 1861, m. ... Sept. 86, '64. 
 Nelson v. e. sept 1, 1861. ra. ... sept 26, 1864. 
 Nelson \. J. ,-. Sept 1. 1861, m. ... Nov. 80, 1865. 
 Nelson <;.w. Corpl. e. Sepl 1. 1861, died June 80. 68. 
 Nelson C. w. e.Sept l. istn, disd. March 3, 1863. 
 
 Nelson M. M. Corpl. e. Sept. 1. '61. died Sept. 15, "6 I. 
 Nyberg E. <-. Sept. 1. 1861. died Jan. 84 1868. 
 Peterson J. e. Sept. 1. 1861. m. ... No\ . 80, 1865. 
 
 urg N. 1'. e. Sept. l. 1861, in- ". Nov. 30, 'ti.">. 
 
 Samuls '. e. Sept. 1. 'til. kid. ai Shiioh, Apr. 6. '62. 
 
 Samulson E. .•. Sept. 1, '61. disd. June 30. 'ii--'. 
 SwansonS. G. e.Sept. 1, '61, wd. disd. Uig. 88, '68 
 Swans. in E. e. Sept. 1. 1861. m. ... Nov. 80. I - 
 Neberg I'. J. .-. Sept 1. 1861. m. ... V>\. 30, I 
 w endstram n. P. .■. Sept. 1. '61, m. ... Nov. 
 Westerlund A. e. Sept 1, 1861, m. ... Sept. 26, 1864. 
 u esterlund II. e. Sept. 1. 1861. m. o. No\ 80, 1865. 
 
 Anderson J. A. .-. Mar. 89. 1864. 
 
 Berguuisl S. \. e. March 89, 1864, first e. Oct 15, 
 
 1851, anddlsd. ,or dlsabilitj Oct. 11. 
 fling i . e. Dec. 80, lsii:;. 
 Englestrora A. m. ... Nov. 18. 1868, 
 Maufast O. v. in. ... Dec, 30. 1863 
 Hyertberg F. A. m.o. March Hi. 1864. 
 Hanson A. M. in. ... Mar. 17. 1864. 
 J. dins, .n C. \. in ... March IT. 11. 1S64. 
 Larson J. m. o. March 25, 1st; i. 
 Norton t'. o. in. o. Feb, 89, 186 I 
 Peterson s. M. m. ... !>.•.■. 80, 1868. 
 Rosberg n. p. m. ... Feb. 1 1. 1864, died Sept. 88, 'til. 
 
580 
 
 HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 THIRTY-THIRD REG1.MKNT I. V. I. 
 
 The Thirty-third Infantry was organized at ('amp Butler, III. September. 1861, l>y Col. Chas. E. Hovey. 
 it participated in the following battles: Cache Alton Plant, Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River 
 Bridge, and sieges of Jackson and Vicksburg, captures of Fort Esperanga and Spanish Fort. It was almost 
 
 constantly on the march, and was in many skirmishes. 
 
 Mali H. e. Feb. 7. 1865. m.o. Nov. 24. 1865. 
 Whifflu T. e. Feb. s. 1865, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Walton I:, e. Feb. s, 1865, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Fell W. a. e. Feb. n. 1864, m.o. Oct. 1 1. 1865. 
 Gallie a. e. March 29, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, I 
 Hoege s. e. March 2 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Jones J. M. e. March 11. 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Jones s. e. March 15. 1864, m.o. Nov. 2 i. 1865. 
 Kempin I,, e. Feb. 27, 1864, m.o. Nov. 2 l, I B 
 RuleT. w. e. Feb. 11, 1864, m.o. July 14. 1865. 
 Shipley I. C. e. Feb. 27, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Trumball a. e. Feb. 11, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Wilson i». c. e. Feb. 29. 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865 
 Wilson W. s. e. Feb. 29, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Wonders. I. e. Feb. 29. 1864, in.". Nov. 24. 1865. 
 Wilkins J. Feb. 12, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 ZumbumJ. H. e. Feb. 22, 1864, m.o. Nov. -2-1,1865. 
 Zang J. e. Feb. 27. 1865. m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Cline P.e. Sept. 19. 1861, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 
 constantly on the march, and was in many skirmishes. 
 
 Part of Company A.— From Kewanee and 
 Cambridge. 
 
 McKenzieJ. a. Captain, e. Sept. 18, 1861, resigned 
 
 March 10, 1863. 
 Austin M. e. Feb. 8, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Bloom J. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 
 Ferris S. e. Feb. 7, 1865, m.o. NOV. 24, 1865. 
 Hendrix I), e. Feb. 7. 1865, m.o. Nov. 21. 1865. 
 Hicks T. e. Feb. 7, 1865. m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Hulsigor A. e. Feb. 27. 1865, m.o. Nov. 24. 1865. 
 Lvel N. I), e. Feb. 7, 1865, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 McGalliard it. e. Feb. 15. 1864, m.o. Nov. 24. 1865. 
 ltinn A. W. e. Feb. 7, 1865, m.o. Nov. 24. 1865. 
 Rankin H. e. Feb. 7. 1865, m.o. Nov. 24. 1865. 
 Slocum <;. W. e. Fen. 11;. 1865, m.o. Nov. 24. 1865. 
 
 Slocum W. e. Feb. 7, 1865. 111.0. Nov. 24. 1865. 
 Trasher E. e. Feb. 27, 1865 m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 Tunnecliff J. F. e. Feb. 7. 1865, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865. 
 
 SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT I. V. I. 
 
 The Seventeenth Infantry was mustered into V. S. Service in Peoria, 111. May 24. 1861. Its first duty was in 
 Missouri, pursuing Jeff Thompson and other like bands. It was in the following battles: Greenfield, Fort 
 Henry and Fort Donaldson, Pittsburg Landing, advance and evacuation of Corinth, luka, Hatchie. capture of 
 Holly Springs, siege of Vicksburg, and many smaller ones, and long marches too numerous to here mention. 
 
 Heisev J. K. e. Mav 25. 1861. 
 
 Hunkins P. II. e. Mav 25. 1861, disd. Aug. 16. 1862. 
 
 Hulseger A. e. Mav 25. 1861, disd. Mav 25, 1864. 
 Howey .1. e. Mav 25. 1861. 
 
 Johnson P. e. Maj 25. 1861. disd. March 27. 1862. 
 Johnston J. e. May 25. 1861. 
 
 Johnston II. e. May, 25, 1861. 
 
 Kllllev W. Sergt. e. Mav 25, 1861. 
 
 LeeC. e. Mav 25. 1861. died of wounds Feb. 17,1862. 
 
 Landis A., e. Dec. 28. 1863. 
 
 I.o/ier .1. e. Dec. 28. 1863. 
 McBiShop -l. e. Mav 25. 1861. 
 McK.ee T. e. Maj 25. 1861. 
 
 Mobllicld (I. e. Slav 25, 1861. disd. Sept. 13, 18112. 
 McCreath K. <■. May 25. 1861. 
 Oliver ('. e. Mav 25. 1861. disd. July 24. 1862. 
 Passage J. e. May 25. 1861, re-enlisted as Veteran 
 
 NOV. 29, 1863. Transferred to Co. E, Stll I. V. I, 
 
 Bobbins E. C. i>. e. May 25, 1861. 
 Rockfellow c musician, e. May 25. 1861 
 
 Ruch 1'. J. e. Feb. 24. 18114. v, derail, Co.K.Stli I.V.I. 
 
 SiglerS. Corpl. e. Mav 25. 1861. 
 
 Snowden E. -■. Mav 25, 1861, kid. at Fort Donelson 
 
 Feb. 1H. 1862. 
 
 Sprague a. ii. e. Mav 25. 1861. 
 Sej berl G. w . e. Maj 25. 1861, died Sept. 16, 1861. 
 Smith It. I). Corpl. e. Ma) 25.1861, disd. June6,1862. 
 Slocum W. I', e. Mav 25. 1861. 
 
 Taylor J. i.. e. Maj 25. 1861. 
 Taylor II. W. e. Ma\ 25. 1861. 
 Wight I.. T. e. Mav 25. 1861. 
 
 Wing ti. B. e. Maj 25. 1,861, disd. Nov. 20, 1862. 
 
 Part of Company D.— From Galva, Kewanee, 
 and Cambridge. 
 
 Bush H.a Captain, e. April 19, 1861. m.o. June 1, 1864. 
 
 BiggS J. J. First Lieutenant, e. March 28, 1862, re- 
 signed, and afterward sent as Captain in Com- 
 panv C, 112th I. V. I. 
 
 McCartney J. First Lieutenant, e. April20, 1861, re- 
 signed March 28. 1SU2. and afterward served in 
 C panv G, 112tll I. V. 1. 
 
 Anthony J. e. Mav 25, 1861, disd. April 19, 1862. 
 
 Avers S. C. e, May 25. lSiil. 
 
 Black W. II. e. Mav 25. 1861. 
 
 Boyd J. M. e. May 25, 1861. 
 
 Coles. I. e. May 25, 1861. 
 
 Davis G. e May 25, 1861. 
 
 Dwyer W. II. e. Maj 25. 1861. 
 
 Dixon d- e. May 25. 1861. 
 
 Dixon H. J. May 25. 1861. 
 
 Doan F. e. Max 25. 1861. 
 
 Emily D. E. e. Mav 25. 1861. 
 
 Everett J. e. Maj 25. I8<n. 
 
 Eckroth A. e. Maj 25. 1861, disd. Nov. 2. 1862. 
 
 Fredericks 11. H. e. .Mav 25. 1861. 
 
 Gill. J. W. e. Mav 25, 1861, died April. 12, 1862. 
 Groves P. e. May 25. 1861. disd. Nov. 1862. on ac- 
 count of wounds. 
 Griffin J. A. e. Mav 25, 1861. 
 Goodwin A. e. Mav 25. 1861. 
 Harris N. Sergt. e. May 25. 1861. 
 Iludsei E. c. e. Maj 25, 1861. 
 
 PART OF COMPANY D, 83d REGIMENT I. V. I. 
 
 From Woodhull and vicinity. 
 
 The Eighty-third was organized at Monmouth, in 
 it was in the" battles of fori Henry and fort Donels 
 attacks of bands of guerrillas manj times. When Forr 
 son in Feby. 1863. 9 companiesof the 83d, with Com pi 
 Buffering ;i loss of 800. 
 
 Syfcea Francis M. 2d Lieut, e. Aug. 21. '61, resigned 
 
 Aug. 19. '64. 
 
 Hayclen a. R. Sergt. e. Aug. 27. '62, m.o. June26,'65. 
 Hayden .1. Corpl. e. Aug. 27. 1862, m.o. July 211. '65. 
 Epperson -t. H. e. Julj 31, 1 si>2. disd. Mar. 9. 1863. 
 
 Seaman W, Corpl, e. Aug. 6. 1862. m.o. June 26. '65. 
 
 Cumraings C. e. Jul} 31. 1862. m.o. .ii 26. 1865. 
 
 Goodman C. J. e. Julj 81. 1882, m.o. June 26, 1865. 
 
 Ildall C. e. Aug.' 9, 18112. m.O. June 26, 1865. 
 Bundy 11. n. c Vug. ii. 1862, m.o. June 26, 1866. 
 
 Buildj A c. e. .lull 30, 18(12. disd. April 10, 18b3. 
 
 BlalrT. G. e. Aug.6, 18WS, disd. March 29, 1864 
 
 Blair D. R. e. feb. 15. 18111. Iransfd. 
 
 Bean E. T e. Aug. 7. 1862, m.o. June 26, 1865. 
 
 l'.riggs R, s. e. I VI,. 15, 1864. Iransfd. 
 
 Edgartj .1. e. Mil;. 7. 1862. m.o. June 26, 1865. 
 
 . by Col. V. C. Harding, and mustered in. Aug. 21, 1862. 
 
 ion and ledugoi guard duty successfully resisted the 
 est and Wheeler with 8,000 men, attacked fort Donel- 
 
 ui> C. 2d III. Light Artillery, defeated them Hie rebels 
 Evans •!. e. Aug. 7. 18t>2. m.o. June 26, 1865. 
 
 Freer W. e. Aug. 2. 1862, m.o. June 26, 1865. 
 Green P. C e. Feb. ii. 1862, transfd. 
 
 lliller M. W. e. Aug. 11. 1862. m.o. . I line 26, 1865. 
 Jones (I. R, Aug. 7. 18112. diSd. for promotion. 
 Ken W. II. c. Aug. 1. 1862. m.o. June 26. 1865. 
 M ixwell II. 6. Vug. 9. 18112. disd. May 4, 1863. 
 
 Patter O. J. e. Feb. 16, 1864, transfd. 
 
 Reeves A. R, e. Aug. 7. 1862. Iransfd. 
 
 Reeves J. e. Aug. 7. 1862 m.o. June 16. 1865. 
 
 Russell G. S. e. \ug. 11. 1,8112. disd. May 4 1863. 
 Stroud G. W. e. feb. lo, 1864, m.o. June 26, 1865. 
 Underwood A. D. e. Aug. I, 18(12. m.o. June 26, '65. 
 Wetherbv J. W. e. Aug. 7. 1862. m.o. June 26. 1865. 
 WhltCOmb J. B. e. Aug. 7. 1862. m.o. June 26, 1865. 
 Whlpp II. c. feb. 15. 1864. transfd. 
 
HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 581 
 
 FORTY-SECOND REGIMENT, I. V. I. 
 
 The Forty-second Infantry was organized in Chicago, Julj 22. 1861. by Col. Win. A. Webb. Was In the fo! 
 
 lowing engagements: Maud No. io (Col. iioin-rts with ii it n iii.-n or Co. a, spiked six Runs of the enemy on II 
 night of April, 1 1, Farmington, siege of Corinth, Columbia, siege ol yasavllle, Stone River (In w lilcn it Io 
 
 killed. 115 wounded, and 85 prisoners), Chlcamauga, Ml 
 on Atlanta campaign. Spring Hill, and Franklin, and hattli 
 10, 1866, received final pay ami discharge 
 
 fol- 
 he 
 
 Ridge. Was In the engagements of i he army 
 >f Nashville. Blustered out Dec. 15, 1865. Jan 
 
 Company A.— From Kewanee. 
 
 Northrop C. Lieut. Col. went In as Capt. prmtd. 
 Major, and then Lieut. Col. resigned Sept. 26. '62. 
 
 Atwater F. A, Major, wenl In as Sergt Major and 
 
 was prmtd. through the different grades to 
 
 Major: resigned in Spring, isii5. 
 Church E. S. Captain, wenl In as 2d Lieut, prmtd. to 
 
 1st Lieul and Capt. was captd. at Farmington, 
 
 Miss, and held as prisr. 5 mouths, resigned May 
 
 8, 1863. 
 McFaddenJ. S. Capt. e. Aug. 9. 1861, went in as 
 
 Sergt. print 1 1, up through grades to Capt. resigned 
 
 March (». 1865. 
 Way ii. M. Capt. e. July 22, 1861. wenl in as 1st 
 
 Lieut, prmtd. Capt. and resigned Maj 88, 1862. 
 Bennett A. 1st Lieut, e. March :i, 1862, m, 0. Dec. 16, 
 
 'Ii.-,. 
 
 Gier W. 11. 1st Lieut, e. Aug. 9. '61. went in as Corpl. 
 
 prmtd. to 1st Lieut, at Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 1864, 
 
 re-enlisted as veteran, prmtd. (apt. April 11, '65. 
 Bacon s. J. Sergt. wd. at Chlcamauga, Sept. 20, 
 
 1863, laid on Held of battle seven days, and died 
 
 of wds. in hospital at Chattanooga. 
 Butt T. 
 
 Basseti O. D. Sergt Major. 
 Bennett J. W. wd. in the foot al Corinth, died in 
 
 hospital al Chattanooga, Nov. 12, 1S63. 
 
 Bailew C. 
 
 Brown A. J, 
 
 Cor win J. S. Corpl. kid. at Chicamauga, Sept. 80, '63. 
 
 Custar II. P. 2d Lieut, prmtd. from Corpl. to 1st 
 
 Sergt. and 2d Lieut. 
 Clark .1. prmtd. to <,>. M. Sergt. 
 Crackbone C. l>. e. Aug. 13, 1861, died April 26, '63. 
 
 Cook G. W. Sergt. 
 
 Cowden .i. e. Aug. 22, 1861, died. 
 
 Carson ]•;. e. Aug. 22, 1861, killed at Stone River, 
 Dec. 31. 1862. 
 
 Cherry R. L. e. Aug. 82, 1861, captd. at Chicamauga, 
 Sept. 20, '63, confined at Danville prison 1 y ear. 
 
 Carter J. W. Corpl. e. Aug. 22. 1861. 
 
 Crangle W. F. Corpl. e. Aug. 22. 1861. 
 
 Daily A. Corpl. wd. at Stone River, in. o. Sept. 8,'64. 
 
 Dodd II. I), e. Aug 9, 1861. 
 
 Decker H. W. e. Aug. 14, 1862. in. o. Dec. 15, 1865. 
 
 Elliott . I. Y. 1st I, ieui. and Adjt. e. Aug. 14, 1861, 
 went in as Sergt. prmtd up to Adjt. wd. at Mis- 
 sion Bridge, died at Chattai ga, of wds. 
 
 Enslow G. B. e. Aug. 14. 1861, died January 1, 1862. 
 
 Follett Melville, e. Sept. i is6l, wd. at Chicamauga, 
 and disd. on account of wds. 
 
 Goodrich c. II. c. Aug. 9. 1801 in. o. Dec. 16, 1865. 
 
 Good l>. Corpl. 
 
 Green ii. e. Aug. 30, 1861, disd. 
 Green l. e. Aug. 30, 1861. 
 
 Gilbert W. II. e. March 10. 1864. m.o. Dec. 16. '65. 
 Hamilton C. F. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, 1861. severly wd. 
 
 at Spring Hill, Teini. disd. on account of wds. 
 
 afterward re-enlisted as vetcrn, in. o. Dec. 16,'65. 
 inti I). T. e. Aug. 9. 1861. disd. Sept. 13, 1862. 
 llalsted J. W. e. Aug. 9. 1861, disd. Sept 27. 1862. 
 I la i ncs L. e. Aug. 21, 1861, wd. at Chicamauga, Sept. 
 
 20, 1863. 
 Hotchkisa P. A. V. e. Aug. 9. '61. disd. Sept. 27. '62. 
 Hershinac J. G. e. Aug. 14, "61, deserted Sept. 1, '62. 
 Hamilton K. 
 
 House A. e. Feb. 7. 1865, m. 0. Doc. 16, 1S65. 
 Isaac S. e. Aug. 21, 1861, wd. at Franklin, Tenn. 
 Isaac A. e. Aug. 9, 1861, killed at Chicamauga, Sept. 
 
 20. 1863. 
 Irwin G. deserted Feb. 19, 1863. 
 Johnson W. S. Corpl. disd. Sept. 16, 1864. 
 
 Lincoln D. A. e. Aug. 7, '61. died at Nashville. Tenn. 
 from wds. received at the battle Of Stone River, 
 Dec. 31. 1862. 
 
 Lawrence E. 
 
 Lester C. Sergt. e. Aug. 7, 1861, in. O. Dec. 16. 1865. 
 
 Meyhew s*r. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, 1861. 
 
 Matthews J. W. died June 36, 1862, of fever. 
 
 Norton W. W. Sergt. e. Sept. 17, 1861, killed al Mis- 
 sion Ridge, Nov. 25, 1868. 
 
 MinnlcR John W. e. vug. s. '61. killed at the battle 
 of stone River, Dec. 31. 1862. 
 
 Meyhew s. D. e. Nov. 5, 1864, disd. Maj ::. 1865. 
 
 Norton C. C. e. Sept. 10,1861. kid. at Farmington, 
 
 the first man in the regiment who was kid. in 
 
 battle. 
 
 Oliver L. <>. Sergt e. Aug. 9. 1861, captd. at Spring 
 
 Hill, Tenn. died of disease contracted in Rebel 
 prison. 
 
 IVthlcT. M. e. Aug. 9,1861. 
 
 Robinson R. e. Aug. 9. 1861, deserted Sept. i, 1862. 
 Robinson J, e. Aug. 9 ism deserted sept. 1. isii2. 
 
 Risheil .1. o. e. Aug. 11. 1861, dischargi 
 
 Rustin N. e. Aug. 80 1861, disd. In 1862 
 
 Roach .1. Sergt e. 1 • a. at Farmington, 
 
 Miss. disd. 
 Sherman E. c Aug. 9. 1861, disd. 
 Slcliliins II. A. Corpl. e. Aug. 9. '61, 111.0. Dec. 16. '6."). 
 
 Smith M.e. Aug. 13, 1861, died April 9, 1864. 
 Smith W.N.e. Aug. 12. 1861, disd. Dec. 12,1864, 
 wd. at Chicamauga. 
 
 Stone F. e. Aug. 14. 1861. disd. Sept. 17. 1864. 
 Swarl W. e. Aug. 21, 1861, disd. died Dec. 17.1861. 
 Sandles T. c Sept. 1. 1861, m. 0. Sept. 16, 1864. 
 Town W. s. e. Aug. 9. 1861, wd. in Chicamauga, 
 
 disd. Sept. 16. 1864. 
 Taylor .1. e. Aug. 9. 1861, died Dec. 19. 1861. 
 Turnnlclifi W.C. e. Aug. 9. 1861, died Oct 20, 1861. 
 Tompkins T. e. Let.. 27. 1865, m.o. Dec. 16, 1865. 
 Wood E. F. Corpl. e. Aug. in. '61. died .iui\ 20. '62. 
 Wood w. c. sergt. c Aug. is, 186I, severely wd. at 
 
 Spring Hill, Tenn. and disd. re-enlisted as Vet 
 Whetstone M. e. Aug. 9. 1861, Wd. and captd. at 
 
 Chicamauga, laid ill Danville prison 9 mouths. 
 WardwartJ.e. Sept. U, 186l, Wd. al Chicamauga 
 
 and disd. on account ol 
 Baltzer J. Sergr. e. Jan. 1. 1864, kid. at Spring Hill, 
 
 Tenn. Nov. 29, 1864. 
 Bullis L. D. c Feb. 7, 1865, m. 0. Dec. 16. 1865. 
 Bauer W. C. e. Feb. 10, 1865. m. o. Dec. in, j - 
 Davidson M. V. Sergt e. Aug. 9. '61. m.o. Dec. 16, '65. 
 Goodrich E. e. March 14. 1864. 
 llailev .1. e. Aug. 9, 1861, m. ... Dec. 16. 1865. 
 Haines. I. e. Aug. 9, 1861. m. o. Dec. 16 
 
 Part of Company B. 
 From Cambridge, Geneseo and Woodhull. 
 
 Stevenson A. F. 1st Lieut, prmtd. ('apt. Sept. 18, '62 
 resigned .Nov. 5, 1863, appointed B rev. -Col. Mel, 
 13, 1865. 
 
 Jackson C. W. 1st Lieut, e. July 28, 1861, served in 
 Pioneer liattln. from Nov. 23, '62. to .Nov. 30 '6:; 
 
 Arnold H. Corpl. e. July 28. 1861, wd. and captd. at 
 Chlcamauga, Sept. 20, 1863. remained on battle 
 field S days, paroled, died Dec 9, 1868, in hosp. 
 
 at Bridgeport, Ala. 
 
 Anderson S. e. March 23. 1S62. wd. at Stone River 
 Dec. 31, 1862, disd. Aug. 1868. 
 
 Baldwin T. e, July 28, 1861, m.o. Sept. 17. 1861, re- 
 en I. .Ian. 1. 1864, wd. it Resaca, Ga. May 11 '64 
 
 Bush . I. e. .Inly 28. 1861, disd. .Ian. 30, 1862, after- 
 ward e. in Co. K. 112th Kegt. and prmtd. to 1st 
 Lieut. 
 
 Bresman P. e. July 28. 1861, disd. Feb. 24. 1863. 
 Durkee.l. e. July 2S. 1861, died Dec. 24. 1861. 
 Davis M. e.Julv 28, 1861, died Feb, ! 
 
 De.Mouth c. e. -luiy 28, 1861, supposed to have died 
 
 Dec. 1861. 
 
 Downej .1. e. July 28, 1861, m.o. Sept. 17, 1861, re- 
 enl, in nil S. C iv. Nov. -.mi. 1862. 
 
 Fay T. e. .Inly 28, 1861. Wd. and captd. at Stone Riv- 
 er. Dec. 31. 1S62. exch. and trausfd. 
 
 Fishburn D. Sergt. -maj. e. duly 28. 1861, wd. at 
 Kenesaw ml June ir>. 1864. 
 
 Fowler G. 6. Julj 28 1861. disd. Mav 111, 1862. 
 Ill' I .1. S. Corpl. e. Aug. 211. 1861. disd. 
 
 Howard E, e. July 28, 1861. kid. ai Lovejoy's Station, 
 
 (ia. Sept. 1, 1864. 
 Hopper w. e. March 17. 1862, accidentally wd. at 
 
 Oourtland. Ala. Lug. 20. 18t>2, trausfd. Io V.B.C. 
 Hersey K. e. .Inly 28, 1861. disd. 
 HORlo L. S. Corpl. e. Julj ■js. 1861. 
 
 Jackson i>. <;. Sergt. e. July 28, 1861, wd. at Chica- 
 mauga Sept. 19, 1863. 
 Jennings W. e. .iui\ 88, 1861, died June, 1868. 
 
 Kessler M. e. July 88, 1861, le-e. .Ian. 1. '6 1. as vet. 
 Little F. e. .Inly 28, 1861, accident I v shot liimsclf at 
 
 Farmington, Miss, and died July 14. 1862. 
 Moultrop C. e, ,iui\ -.'ii. 1861, wd. at Chicamauga, 
 
 Ca. Sept. 19, 1862. died lei. 1864 
 
 Marston L i>. e. July 29, 1861. disd. in Chicago, ill. 
 
 Aug. 1863. 
 Malcolm S. Corpl. e. ,Iul\ 29, 1861, lurloughed Feb. 
 
 6. 1S62. and descried. 
 MaxlOU C. i'. March is. 1862. 
 Moyer i. e. Sept. 3, ism. died Nov. eg, ism. 
 
 Newman K. Corpl. e. .Ian. 23. 1862. 
 Newman V. disd. Aug. 1 862. 
 
 1'urveianceS. e. March 23. 1862. 
 
582 
 
 HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 Short P. Sergt. e. July 28, 1861. wd. at Stone River, 
 Dec 31, 1862. 
 
 Stoddart P. e. July 28, 1861, died. June, 1862. 
 
 Simonton S. A. e. Jnlv 28, 1861. wd. and captd. at 
 Stone River, Dec. 31, 1862, and excd.,wd. again at 
 Atlanta. Ga. Aug. 6, 1864. 
 
 Teachout II. E. 1st Sergt. e. July 28. 1861, wd. at bat- 
 tic of Franklin, Tenn. Nov, 30, 1864, priutd. 2d 
 Lieut. Dec. 16, 1865. 
 
 Vincent W. e. July28, 1861, wd. at Stone River, Dec. 
 
 31,1862, also atKenesaw .Mt. ca. June 27, 1864, 
 
 died at Chattanooga, Tenn. July 2. '64, of wounds. 
 Woodmanse R. e. Julj 28. 1861. wd. and captd. at 
 
 Chlcamauga, Sept. 20, 1863, died In prison about 
 
 Hie lstof Oct. 1863. 
 WeirH. P. transfd. to band of 111th til. Regt. 
 Wclldii F. (1. Scil'I.c. July28. 1861, Wd. at Dallas, 
 
 Ga. May -Ji), I8f,4. prmtd. to Sergt. Jan. 1,1865. 
 
 disii. March 4, 1865. Leg amputated. 
 Walton F. e. July 28, 1861. 
 
 PART OF lolst REGIMENT, I.V.I. 
 
 (One Year.) 
 
 The One Hundred and Fifty-first Infantry was organized at Quincy, and mustered in Feb. 23. 1865. It was 
 on duty in Tennessee and Georgia. At Kingston, Georgia, the 151st received the surrender of Gen. Warford 
 with 10,400 rebels, it was mustered out Jany. 2, 1866. 
 
 Part of Company A.— Principally from An- 
 nawan, Geneseo, Orion and Galva. 
 
 Lathrop U. D. e. Jan. 6, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24. 1866. 
 Schlakfe W. e. Feb. 4, 1865, in. o. Jan. 24, 1866. 
 YV....H .1. e. Feb. 4, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24. 1866. 
 Wright 11. e. Feb. 4, 1865, in. o. Jan. 24. 1866. 
 Zunkle J. e. Feb. 4, 1865, in. o. Jan. 24, 1866. 
 
 Part of Company E.— From Annawan and 
 Geneseo. 
 
 Goble G. ('apt. e. Feb. 26, "65. in. O. Jan. 24, '66. 
 Gaines R. H. e. Feb. lit, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866. 
 Holzinger M. Corpl. e. Feb. 9, '65, m. o. Jan. 24, '66. 
 Hoffland A. e. Feb. 15. 1865, m.o. Jan. 24, 1866. 
 Killeher T. e. Feb. 2. 1865. m. o. Jan. 24, 1866. 
 Matthias W. Sergt. e. Feb. 9. T865, in. o. Jan. 24, '66. 
 McCliinans T. Corpl. e, Feb. 10, '65,m. o. Jan. 24 "66. 
 Miller H. e. Feb. I). 1865. m. 0. Jan. 24, 1866. 
 Oberly J. e. Feb. !(, 1865, m.o. Jan. 24, 1866. 
 Ott J.'e. Feb. 9, 1865. m. o, Jan. 24. 1866. 
 Pomoroy A. e. Feb. 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866. 
 Bapp G. e. Fell. 9. 1865. m. O. Jan. 24, 1866. 
 See.M-d J. v.. e. Feb. 1, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866. 
 Sitter G. e. Feb. 9, 1865. m. o.Jan. 24, 1866. 
 
 Smith P. e. Feb. 9, 1865, in. o. Jan. 24, 1866. 
 Swanson I. e. Feb. 15, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24. 1866. 
 Schnell M. e. Feb. Id, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24. 1866. 
 Weeks J. e. Feb. 2, 1865. in. O. Jan. 24, 1866. 
 WllmoCtC. A. e. Feb. 9. 1865, in. o. Jan. 24. 1866. 
 Williamson J. W. e. Feb. 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, '66. 
 
 Part of Company F.— From Annawan. 
 
 Balcom M. e. Feb. 13. 1864, m. o. July 15. 1865. 
 
 Clayton W. e. Feb. 13, 1864, in. o. Jan. 24. 1866. 
 Currj T. e. Feb. 13, 1864. m. o. Jan. 24, 1866. 
 Curry J. \V. e. Feb. 13, 1864. m. o. Jan. 24. 1866. 
 Groves W. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. Jan. 24. 1866. 
 Hays 11. e. Feb. 13, 1864. m. ... Jan. 24, 1866. 
 Newton G. A. e. Feb. 18, 1864, ni. ... Jan. 24, 1866. 
 Price T. e. Feb. 13, 1SH 4, in. ... Jan. 24, 1866. 
 RiSSyJ. e. Feb. 13, 1864. died Feb. '.'S. 1865. 
 
 Spencer C. e. Feb. 13, 1864, died Dec. :>,, 1865. 
 Smith W. Corpl. e. Feb. 13. 1864. ID. <>. Jan. 24, '66. 
 
 Yader l>. e. Feb. ] :->,, !S64. 111. ... Jan. 24, 1866. 
 
 Part of Company I. — From Geneseo and 
 
 Galva. 
 
 Fezler Geo. 2d Lieut, e. Jul; is. '65, m.o. Jan. 24, '66 
 GrabDj. M. Sergt. e. Feb. 7, '65. m. ... Jan. 24, '66. 
 Crans E. O. e. Feb. 17, 1865. in. ... Jan. 24, 1866. 
 FezlerG. R. Sergt, >■. Feb. 7. '65, m. o.Jan. 24. '66. 
 
 Hoyt S. S. e. Feb. 17, 1865. in. ... Jan. 24. 1866. 
 
 Johnson a. e. Feb. 17. 1865, m. ... Jan. 24, 1866. 
 
 Lee M. e. Feb. Di. 1865. in. ... Jan. 24, 1866. 
 
 Nicholas J. e. Feb. 16, 1865, m. ... Jan. 24. 1866. 
 Olson L. e. Feb. 17, 1865, in. ... Jan. 24, L866. 
 Renstrom P. e. Feb. 16, 1865, m. ...Jan. 24, 1866. 
 Scudder F. R. e. Feb. 7. 1865, m. ... Jan. 24. 1866. 
 Weaver C. e. Feb 16, 1865. m. ... Jan. 24, 1866. 
 
 Company K. 
 
 Edwards S.e. Feb. 17 '65, died at Nashville, Tenn., 
 March 9. 18M5. 
 
 PART OF COMPANY C, 102d REGIMENT I. V 
 
 Ewing S. B. e. Aug. 10. 1862, m.o. June II. 1865. 
 
 Blackfan C. T. e. Oct. 5, 1864, transfd. 
 
 Blackfan W. m.o. June ti, 1865. 
 
 Blackfan W. c. Aug. 5, 1862, transfd. 
 
 Doyle W. e. Aug. 12, 1862. disd. March 13, 1863. 
 
 Grimes J. M. Corpl. e. Julj 30, '62, disd. Feb. m, '64. 
 
 Letts F. e. July 30. 18(12, m.o. June 6, 1865. 
 
 Turner G. W. e. July 29, 1862, m.o. June 6. 1865. 
 
 Brogant L. e. Aug. 12. 1862, transfd. 
 
 Lucas U. e. Aug. 12. 1862. m.o. Jan. 16, 1863. 
 
 Amend L. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. May 4. 1865. 
 Duutley S. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1862, >n.<.. June 6. 1865. 
 
 Duntlej (i.e. A.ug. 9, 1862, m.o. June 6, 1865. 
 Pearce P. e, Lug. 9, 1862, m.o. June 6. 1865. 
 
 Pierce O. e. Aug. 9. 1862. in.... June 6. 1865. 
 Powell Si. C e. Aug. 9. 1862. disd. Feb. 27. 186:',. 
 Powell J. c Aug. 9. 1862. disd. Feb. 27, 1863. 
 Hill J. Corpl. e. Aug. 7. 1862. in.... June 6, 1865. 
 Doyle J. e. Sept. 2, 1862, m.o. June t,, 1865. 
 
 PART OF COMPANY G, 8i)tli REGIMENT I. A. I. 
 
 Benny I. e. Aug. 2:.. 1868, disd. Jan. 27, 1863. 
 
 Cragln J. e. Vug. 25. 1862, transfd. 
 
 Chlnberg N. e. A.ug. 25, '62, died in Andersonville, 
 
 Sept. 88, 1861. No, ofgrave 9,935. 
 Condrey B. P. e, Aug. 2:,. 1862, desrtd. Dec 1, 1862. 
 Cramer J. B. e. Aug. 25. 1862, transfd. 
 
 Cling J. F. e A11-. 25. '62. kid. In battle May 8, '64. 
 Davftj. W. e. Aug. 25, 1862. tiansfd. 
 DlllWOrttl J. II. c Aug. 25, 1862, in..'. June HI, 1865. 
 ib A.W. e. Vug. 25. 1862. in.... June 1(1. 1865. 
 Fitch W. s. Sergt. e. lug, 25, '62, m.O, June 1(1. '65.; 
 Ferman W, <■. Aug. 25. 1862, m.o. June in, 1865. 
 Gaddard ii. e, Aug. 25, 1862, died In Andersonville 
 
 prison Dec i. 1864. No. of grave 10.307. 
 Hager L. e. Aug. 25, 1862. m.O. June II), 1865. 
 
 Hall J. L. e. Vug. 25. 1862, died in Andersonville 
 prison me. i. 1864. No. ofgrave 12.223. 
 
 Hicks W. B. e. Aug. 25, 1862. transfd. 
 K, it, D. e. Aug. 25. 1862. transfd. 
 Lyman R. H. Sergt. e. Aug. 25. '62, m.o. June 10, '65. 
 ii. l. e Aug, 85, 1868, transfd. 
 
 S r M. e VUg, 25, 1862. in,,. June 111, 1865. 
 
 Si. r. .use 1 1. E. e. \MK. 25. 1862. m.O. June 10. 1865. 
 SprOUSe I. e. Aug. 25, 1862. in.... June 111. 1865. 
 SprOUSe T. e. Aug. 25. 1862. in.... June lo. 1 S65. 
 
 Stottard E. M e. vug. 2:.. 1862, kid at Chlcamauga, 
 
 Sept. 19. 1863. 
 Smith J. B. Sergt e. Aug. 25. 1862. tranM.l. 
 Taggart W. I>. e. Aug. 25. 1862, in.... June 10. 1865. 
 
 Ulanbaugb J. e. Aug. 25. 1868, disd. March 25, 1865. 
 
UEXUY COUNTY WAB RECORD. 
 
 583 
 
 FOURTEENTH REGIMENT, I. V. I. 
 
 Part of Company C— From Annawan, 
 Lynn and Kewanee. 
 
 Miirrtoii \v. B. e. Feb. 24, '65, deserted June 26. '65. 
 Ball A. II. .'. March 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 16. 1865. 
 Brown D. e. Feb. 28. 1865, in. o. Sept. 16, 1865. 
 Baldwin G. e. Feb. -J i. 1865. m. o. June 13, 1865. 
 Cleveland J. e. Feb. 25, 1865, in. o. June 7,1865. 
 Frantz J. e. Feb. 28. 1865, sick at muster out. 
 Hargadine W. il. e. March 1,'65, sick at muster out, 
 Johnson \v. e. Feb. 28. '65. deserted March is, '65. 
 Kinmouth O. F. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Sept. 16, '65. 
 I.alieru E. Corpl. e. Feb. 27, '65, ra, o. Sept 16, '65. 
 Mughal J. e. Feb. 28. 1865. deserted March is. '65. 
 Stoughten G. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o, Sept. 16, 1865. 
 si, i,i,, n \v. H. e. Feb. 28. 1865, m. o. Sent. 16, 1865. 
 Welch I. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Maj 23, 1865. 
 
 Part of Company G. 
 
 Amster li. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. 
 
 jpt li,. 1865, 
 
 Broer J. e. Feb. 17, 1865, m. o. sept. 16, 1865. 
 Bode li. e. Feb. 14, 1865. m. o. Any. 16, 
 cook H. Corpl. e. Feb. 14, '65, deserted June 25, '65. 
 Fry. S. e. Feb 1865 
 
 Honig II. e. Feb, 1 I. 1865. in. o. Sept. 16, 1865. 
 Jackson J. Sergt. e. Feb. 1 i. '65, m. o Sept. 16, "66. 
 Kreiger V. Sergt. e. Feb. 14, 181 d June 
 
 25. 1865, reduced to ranks Jnlj I, 1865. 
 Monroe w . ,-, Feb. 28. 1865, in. o. Sept. 16, 1866. 
 Moffat! a. e. Fel>. 28, 1865, m. o. Sept. 16, I 
 McDermod I . M. Corpl. e. Feb. 14, 1865, prmdt 2d 
 
 Lieut. March 7. 1865, resigned Jul) li. 1865. 
 Peterson < . li. e. Feb. i i, 1865, dested June I 
 Rank J. e. Feb. 14, 1865. deserted June 25, 1865. 
 Schaad .1. li. Corpl. e. Feb. it;, '65, m. o. Sept 16, '65. 
 Schusper A. e. Feb. 16, 1865, ra. o. Sept. 16, ; 
 Weirhchen E. e. Feb. h, 1865, in. o. June 2 
 
 Company H. 
 
 Drain 11. T. 1 si Sergt. e. Feb. 16, '65, m.o. Juu 
 Vincent W. G. Sergt. e. Feb. 27. '65, m.o. Sept, 16, '65. 
 
 THIRTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT 1. V. 1. 
 
 Part of Company H.- 
 
 -Mostly from Geneseo. 
 Aug. 15, 1861, m.o. 
 
 Part of Company B. — Mostly from Lynn 
 
 and Galva.— Was enlisted Aug. 19, 1861. 
 
 Baney W. n. m. o. May 1. I8t>6. 
 Blakeley H. Sergt. disd. Sept 1, 1862. 
 Cragin P. m. o. Oct 4, 1864. 
 i>inii.-\ (;. w . m.o. Oct. i, 1864. 
 Dudley C. disd. Aug. 19, 1864. 
 Donnellj C. clisii. for promotion. 
 Ellsworth A. disd. Jan. 26, 1865. 
 Gage li. 
 
 Gleason M. kid. Jan. it. 1864. 
 Grant N. in. o. Sept. ■!'.). 1864. 
 Hillard A. G. disd. Oct. 5, 1862. 
 Hurd G. II. Corpl. m.o. Mai 15, 1866. 
 Hurd w. h. ni. o.Sept. 7, 1862. 
 HinesC. Corpl. m.o. Maj 16. 1866. 
 Hayden s. m. o. Maj 1 l. 1866. 
 Ives c. S. in. o. Now 15, iso". 
 Jewell J. L. 
 Jewd J. 
 Julien J. 
 
 Kennard A. m.o. Maj 15, 1866. 
 Lee K. M. .1. kid. April 25, 1865. 
 Miner M. m.o. Jan. 26, 1865. 
 Patrick W. N. m.o. Jan. 4. 1864. 
 Reed I. \v. m. o. Sept. 04. 1864. 
 Reed i.e. Jr. in. o. May 15, 1866. 
 
 Sellen 15. in. o. Oct. 4, 1864. 
 
 stems .i. o. Sergt in. o. March 6, 1866. 
 
 Saw yer A. li. 
 
 Sinclair J. C. 
 
 Todd \V. lsi Sergt m.o. Jan. 10, 1862. 
 
 Wyman J. disd. on account of wounds < let 1 i, 1862, 
 
 re-e. Jan. 18, 1865, m. o. Jan. 13, 1866. 
 Whitehead A. in. o. Sept. 29, 1864. 
 Wilkinson T. m. o. Oct. 4. 1864. 
 
 The Thirty-seventh [nfantrj was organized in Chicago by Col. Julius White, Sept 1861. n participated in 
 tattles of Pea Ridge and Newtouia. n marched to the relief of Gen. Blunt, making 112 miles m three 
 days, and routed the enemy. 
 
 Second Lieut. Wm. C. Willson, 
 
 .May 15, 1866. 
 Byerura C. C. e. May 29. 1864, m. o. May 15. 1866. 
 Brames F. M. e. April 20, 1864, m.o. May 15, 1866. 
 Campbell M. Corpl. e. Aug. 15, '61, disd. sept I 
 Chambers M. e. Sept s. 1861, m. o. Maj lf>. 1866. 
 Colburn L. e. Sept. in. 1861, died .May 6, 1864. 
 Dillier I. Corpl. e. Sent. 8. 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866. 
 DillerA. e. Aug. 15. 1862, in. O.June 12 
 now .i. ... sept l. 1861. 
 Emmerrett a. Corpl. e. Sept. 21, 1861. 
 Emmerrett J. P. Corpl. e, Aug. 15, I860. 
 Emmerrett J. e. Any. ir>. 1862, in. o. June 12 
 F a s i>. e. Sept. 12, 1861. m. o. Oct. 4. 1864. 
 
 l-'ow ler .1. e. Sepl. 12, 1861, In. o. April .'i, 1 Sir,'. 
 
 Goodnoe J. D. sergt, e. Any. 15, '61, m.o. May 15, '66 
 Ingerham J. e. Sept 11. 1861, m. <>. April 14, 1866. 
 
 Jackson A. e. Sept. 12, IStil. 
 
 Kelliher M. e. Sept. 3, 1861, m. o. Any. 14, 1865. 
 Lerbee J. e. March 29 1864, m.o. .May 15, 186fi, 
 Milton a. .i. e. Dec. 1, 1861. 
 
 Miller I). A. e. Sept. S. 1861, died April 2, 1862. 
 Miller J. e. Sepi. 12, 1861, in. o. Maj 15, 1866. 
 Riesenbergli E. D. e. March 29, '64, m.o. Maj 15, '66. 
 ResserC. \\ . Sergt.e. April 15. '61, m. o. May 15, '66. 
 Ryan I), e. Sept. lo, 1861, died Sept. 20, 1863. 
 Sides H. Corpl. e. Sept. 8 1861, m.o. Maj i:>, 1866. 
 Voggera H. e. Sept. 10, 1861. 
 
 U illiains II. S. e. Sepl. 8. 1861, m.o. May 15, 1866. 
 Whitehead II. e. Sept 10.1861. m.o. Mav 15, 1866. 
 
 Yager P. e. Sept. 15, 1861, in. o. Oct. 15. 1868. 
 Yager J. e. Sept 15, 1861, in. o. Sept 29, 1864. 
 
 EIGHT KKNTH REGIMENT I. V. I. 
 
 Part of Company E.— From Orion and Mor- 
 ristown. 
 
 Say er S. Sergt. e. March 7, m.o. Dec. 16, 1865. 
 Blacknej B. F. e. March 6, 1865, disd. for promotion. 
 Baldin J. e. March ','. 1865, m.o, Dec. 16, 1865. 
 Coffee I. e. March T. 1865. m.o. Dec. 16, 1865. 
 
 ,111 W. e. .March 7. 1865, m.o. Dec. 16 1865. 
 Dissl ll. e. March 7. 1865. died Sept 1 i. 1865. 
 
 Ferguson J. 1. e. March 7. 1865, m.o. Dec. 30, 1865. 
 llarnoi .1. li. e. March 1. 1865, m.o. Di 
 Hoover A. e. March 7. 1865, m.o. Dec. 16, 1865. 
 McCandless P. s. e. March 7.1865, m.o. Dec. 16, 1865. 
 VIcCov u W. n. e. March 7, 1865, m.o. Dec, 16, 1866. 
 McDanlel A. w. e. March 7, 1865, m.o Dec. II 
 McClausland D. Sergt. e. March 7. 1865, died .luu 
 
 26 i 
 Pomeroj G. Sergt. e. March 7,1865,m.o. Dealt! 
 
 PART OF COMPANY I, <i~,tli REGIMENT I.V. I. 
 
 Chapman I.. J. e. May 10, 1862, transfd. to Vet R. C. 
 
 J, e. Maj 1 1, 1862. m.o. Maj 15, 1865. 
 Hamilton u . B. e. April 3. 1862, disd, Julj I, 1863, 
 HarllnJ. e. I'd,. 07. 1862, m.o. Julj 13, 1865. 
 King is. a Maj ll, 1862, desrtd. Jan. 23. 1863. 
 Pace W. c April -,, 1862, died June 21, 1862. 
 
 Byles J. e. June :>. 1862, desrtd. Sep;, so, 1864, sup- 
 posed died. 
 Harding A. \. e. Mav 28. 1862, m.o. Maj 15, 186B, 
 Jacobs!). E.e. Junes. 1862, m.o. Junes, 1865. 
 Lynch R. e. June 5, 1862 disd. Oct 31, 1st,-.'. 
 
584 
 
 HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 PART Or COMPANY D, 65th REGIMENT, I. V. I. 
 
 Baker J. e. Feb, 22, lst>2, in. o. Ai>ril 18, 1865. 
 
 Casner L. L. Sergt. e. Feb. 25, '62, disd. Occ. 15. '62. 
 
 Copper \v. e. March 2. 1862. 
 
 Dodd M. Sergt -. March 7. 1862. 
 
 Hammers W. e. Feb. 26, 1862. 
 
 MoLeiiin F.e. March 12. 1862, deserted Oct. 8 1862. 
 
 Mooney 0. L. e. Feb. 22. 1862, m. o. April is, 1865. 
 
 Miller J. e. Feb. 22, 1862. 
 
 Mapes N. NT. e. Feb. 28. 1862, disd. Jan, IS. 1865. 
 
 Miller J. e. March 21, 1862, deserted Oct. 2, 1862. 
 
 MoonevJ. E. e. March 21, 1862, m. o. \|>ni 18. '65. 
 
 Neville J. L. e. March 21, 1862, deserted Nov. 1862. 
 
 Pace J. e. Feb. 28, 1862. 
 
 Sackrider G. Corpl. e. March 14, 18 : i2, deserted Oct. 
 
 31, 1862. 
 Thorp .J. e. Feb. 22, 1862, m. o. April 18. 1865. 
 Thorps, e. Feb.22, 1862. m. o. Ipril 8. 1865. 
 Tamblin \V. e. Feb. 22, 1862, deserted Nov. 21. '62. 
 Vincenl E, e. Feb. 28 1862. disd. \ng. 15, 1862. 
 Willoughby G. S. e. Feb. 27, 1862. 
 Easton T. w. e. Jane 2 I, 1862, deserted Nov. 25, '68 
 Emery II. II. e. A.ug. 27, 1862. m. o. July 12. 1865. 
 Hudson a. deserted Vug. n, 1862. 
 Shaw E. M. e. Feb. 28. 1862. 
 
 CO. H, 134th REGIMENT I. V. I. 
 
 From Kewanee and vicinity. (100 Days Men.) 
 
 Captain Samuel L. Andrews, commissioned May 31, 
 
 1861. mustered out Oct. 25, 186 l- 
 First Lieut, Hiram T. Lav, en nssioned May 31, 
 
 1864, mustered on I Oct. 25, 1864. 
 Sec i Lieut. Phillip Patter, commissioned May 31, 
 
 186 \, mustered oul Oct. 25, 1864. 
 
 This Company was enlisted May 31, 1864, 
 and mustered out Oct. 25. 1864. 
 
 B. Stewart, 1st se gt. 
 M. McGillard, sergt. 
 E. w. Pease, sergt. 
 .1. Gamble, corpl. 
 B. Sedgwick, corpl. 
 n. u. Tamblyn, corpl. 
 
 \V. c. \v lham, corpl. 
 
 S. N. Petuick, musician. 
 
 Ash J. 
 
 Beard I. 
 
 Bloom J, J. 
 
 Ueelie E. 
 
 Clark H. 
 
 Case E. O. 
 
 Collins E. 
 
 M. I). Fabrique, sergt. 
 J. l;. Loomis. sergt. 
 It. w. Dewey, corpl. 
 .1. s. Hadself, corpl. 
 s. Butterwick, corpl. 
 N. li. Nelson, corpl. 
 T. Spearks, wagoner. 
 Adams A. T. 
 
 Allen J. i.i. 
 Bishop M. 
 Berrv N. 
 Baylies J. i>. 
 
 Callow F. 
 Charlet f. 
 
 Doty. I. J. 
 
 I'.n slow W. 
 Fuller B. 
 Ford s. E. 
 Gutchers I. •! 
 Graves C. P. 
 Hickson A. .1 
 Harding a. 
 Hart J. 
 Kellogg G. 
 Lyle J. 
 Lewis L. \V. 
 Lyle M. I). 
 Miner E. L. 
 McMillon li. 
 Minnick \v. 
 Moody .1. M. 
 Ogdeii F. M. 
 Pride a. a. 
 Poller B. M. 
 SCOtl W. n. 
 Stratton T. ,i 
 
 Slocnni (i. \V 
 
 Sadler M. 
 Thorn M. 
 
 White V.. 
 
 Fast c 
 
 Foleson W. E. 
 
 Gibbs W. 
 
 Green L. 
 
 Gates a. M. 
 
 II. 'in nicks li. .1. 
 
 Hulsiger a. 
 
 Kay j; 
 
 Lyei \v. died Sept 8, '64. 
 
 Livingston 11. 
 
 Lyle C. B. 
 
 Lister I'. .1. 
 
 Maxfield T.J. 
 
 Mowett T. P. 
 
 Mori-ice 11. 
 
 Norcrofl W. 
 
 Oliver C. E. 
 
 I'llH CIS II. A. 
 
 Rurdon 1». M. 
 Sackrider J, 
 Stone W. \v. 
 Starkey I. 
 Tunneclifle J. S. 
 
 Wilson W. II. 
 Young L. C. 
 
 PART OF COMPANY I, 148th REGIMENT I. Y. I. 
 
 From south part of the County; 
 
 ASP F.e. Keh. 11, 1865, lil.i.. Sept. 5. 1865. 
 
 Allison .1. e. Feb. 9. 1865, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865. 
 Buckle] F. M. e, Feb. 11, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865. 
 Biggs J. Sergt. e. Feb. 11. 1S65, m.o. Sept 5, 1865. 
 Boolier E. efFeb. 7. 1865, m.o. May 11. 1865. 
 Booher H. e. Feb. 7, 1865, m.o. Bept. 5. lsti;>. 
 Becker •'. e. Feb. 7. 1865, m.o. Sept, 5. 1865. 
 Beagle A. e. Feb, 7, 1865, died Feb, 26, 1865. 
 Bryner <; e. Feb. <;, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865. 
 Blaksley E. 1st Sergt. e. Feb. 6. 1865. 
 Barrett S. Corpl. e. Feb. 11, 1865, m.o. May 24, 1865. 
 Case E. 0. e. Feb. 6. 1865, m.o, Vlaj 25. 1865. 
 Crouch .1. Corpl. e. Feb. 11. 1SI15, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865. 
 Carlson .1. a. e. Feb. 11. lsii;>, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865. 
 Carnes J. e. Feb. 7, 1865, m.o. Sept. :>. 1865. 
 Enstrum P. e. Feb. 9, lsr>5, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865. 
 Enstrum .1. <■. Feb. 9. 1865, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865. 
 Erickson 11. e. Feb. 7. 1865, m.o. .lam- hi, 1865. 
 
 : 1'. Corpl. e. Feb. 9, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865. 
 
 The <>nc Hundred and Forty-eighth Infantry was organized at Camp Butler, III. Feb, 21. 1865, for the 
 term of one year. It moved Bret to Nashville, Tenn. it did general duty in that vicinity. 
 
 Haywood -I. M. e. Feb. 9. 1865, 111.0. Sept. 5. 1865. 
 Jacobson .1. e. Feb. 9, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865. 
 
 Jacobs II. e. Fell. li, 1865, kid. Feb. 28. 1865. 
 
 Johnson .1. I,, e. Feb. 9, 1865, m.o. Aug. 25. 1865. 
 
 Kenned] J. s. Corpl. e. Feb. 9, '65. m.o. Sept. 5, '65. 
 Lamb F. Corpl. e. Feb. 9. 1865, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865. 
 LakeC. Sergt. e. Feb. 1;, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865. 
 Metzner w. e. Feb. 9, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865. 
 
 Newman .1. e. F( b. 9, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865. 
 Olson o e. Feb. 9. 1866, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865. 
 Patterson \. J. e. Feb, 9, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865. 
 Uenionr ('. e. Feb. 9, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5, 1st;:,. 
 Sagesel F. M. Corpl. e. Feb. 9. '65. m.o. Sept. 5, '65. 
 Stevens .1. 1.. e. Feb. 9. 1865, m.o. sept. 5. 1865, 
 
 Tipton ('. W. e. Feb. 9. 1865, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865. 
 
 Whittock a. li. e. Feb. 9. 1866, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865. 
 
 Warner A. e. Feb. 9. 1865, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865. 
 
 Vincent K. G. Sergt. e. Feb. 9, '65. m.o. Sept. 5. '65. 
 
 NINTH REGIMENT I. V. I. 
 
 Part of Company 6.— Composed of De- 
 tachment of 27th Regiment I. V. I,, 
 Consolidated May 26, 1865. 
 
 Connett w. e. Jan. 1. 1864, m.o. July 9. 1865. 
 Carroll G. e. Jan. 1. 1861, 111.0. July 9. 1865. 
 Durham W. e. March 5, 1861, eptd. at Franklin, 
 Tenn. Nov. 80, 1864. 
 
 Frank D. n. Sergt. e. Jan. i. 1864, m.o. July 9, 1865. 
 
 (J oidie n our II. o. Jan. 1, 1864, m.o. July 9. 1865. 
 Gochenour \V. e. Jan. 1. 1864, m.o. July 9, 1865. 
 Graham E. J. e. Jan. 1, 1861. died June 2:1. 1865. 
 McNultj J. Sergt. e. Jan. 1. 1864, m.o. July 9. 1865. 
 MurphY J. e. Jan. 1, 186 I, m.o. Julj 9. 1866. 
 Smith II. Corpl. e. Jan. 1. 1864, m.o. July 9. 1865. 
 Stillwell C. J. e. Jan. 1:1, 1864, m.o. Jnh 9. 1865. 
 Stillwell W. e. March 2:1, 1864, m.o. July 9, 1865. 
 Stillwell O. e. March 25, 1864, m.o. July 9. 1865. 
 
HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 585 
 
 PART OF COMPANY L, 
 
 From Galva, Bishop Hill and Cambridge. 
 
 Vaalee J. F. e. Bept l, 1801. died. March 3. 1862. 
 Smith B. 0. Sergt. e. Sept 1, 1861. m. 0. Nov. 10, '63. 
 Boyd 11. N. 15. Sergt. e. Sept. 1, 'til, m. o. Nov. 4, '65. 
 Duncan w. I., e. Sept. 3, 1881, disd. July 18, 1862. 
 Parka D, e. Bept l. ism. tn. o. Oct 15, 1864. 
 Pugb ii. H. e. Bept 1, ism (Had. May 16. 1862. 
 Rodemer G. e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Oct. 15. 1864. 
 Smith J. B. e. Sept. 1, 1861. died In Andersonvllle 
 prison April 4, 1864. grave No. 862. 
 
 7th REGIMENT I. V. C. 
 
 Vandyne E. i>. <•. Bept l. 1881, dlad. April r, 1863. 
 Bledsoe H. T. Sergt e. Feb. 10. 'Ii I, in. o. Noi 
 Francis ii. ii. 1st sergt e. Peb. 10, '84, m. o. Nov. 4, 
 
 1865. 
 Price J. e. Peb. 19, 1864, prmtd. to 1st Lieut 
 Thompson A. T. Corpl. e. Feb. HI. til, died July 24. 
 
 1865. 
 Thompson J. e. Fei>. hi, '64, m. o. Nov. i. 1865. 
 Hammers K. e. .Mav 18, 1864, in. O. Sept. ■_',, 
 Newman C. e. May 17. 1861, m. 0, Nov. 4, 1865 
 
 PART OF COMPANY B, G5th I. V. I. 
 
 This Company is from Rock Island Co., but 
 
 the Names below were Men belonging to 
 
 Henry Co. 
 
 Second Lieut Hiram McHenry, enlisted Peb. SI, '62. 
 Anderson, G. W. e. Feb. 24. 1862. 
 Bellow W. S. e. March 4. 1862. 
 Brown L. e. March 29, 1862. 
 
 Campbell L. C. e. March 1, 1868. 
 
 Lore \V. e. Feb. 26, 1862. 
 
 Kyle ('. W. Corpl. B, Id.. 24, 1802, m. 0, Julj 18, •>"' 
 
 McGee s. e. Feu. 25, 1862. 
 
 Ozenbough K. M. >'. Match 15. '62, ni.o. April 18, 65. 
 
 Williamson w. s. e. Feb. 24, 1862. 
 
 Williamson W. e. Feb. 24, 1862. 
 
 McHenrv I. e. Jan. 18. 1864. m. o. .lulv 18, 1866. I 
 
 PART OF COMPANY M, 4-th ILLINOIS CAVALRY. 
 
 Principally from Rock Island County ; but 
 the names below are from the west part 
 of Henry County — Colono, Geneseo, and 
 Oxford. 
 
 BootheJ. P. Corpl. e. Sept. :,. ism. died Nov.6. '81. 
 Baum F. Corpl. e. Sept 5. '61, di8d. Mav 6, 1882. 
 White g. ii. e. Sept. 6, '61. dis, i. March 30, '62. 
 Bay i). e. Sept 6. 1861. died March 28, 1862. 
 Brown J. c.sept. :,, 1861. m. o. Nov. :;, 1865. 
 Cameron M. e. Sept. 5. 1861, m. ". Nov. :i, isii4. 
 
 Cobason J. J. e. Sept 5, 1861, di8d, to enter Naval 
 
 Sen ice. 
 
 Cos .1. L. e. Sept. 5, 1861. iii. o. Sept 80, 1864. 
 Carpenter G. it. e. Sept. -,. 1861, m, o. Nov. 3, 1864. 
 union ii. e. Bept 5, 1B61, m. o. Nov. 8, isti4. 
 Hill G. H.e. Sept. •>:}, 1861, ni. o. Nov. :'.. 1864. 
 
 Kellv A. e. Sept. 5. 1861. in. o. Nov. :). 1864. 
 
 Kelly I., e. Sept. io, 1861. died Oct. 80. 1862. 
 Gardner B. N. 2d Lieut, e. Sept. :,, 1861. 
 Matthews J. e, Sept. 22. 1861, dlsd. Aug. 7. 1862 
 Martin A. e. Sept. 22. 1861. 
 
 Mulholii J. e. Sept. -j-.!. lgjji, died March 17, 1862. 
 McCord A. C. e. sept. 22, 1861, dlad. Maj 1, 1862. 
 
 Mercer D. e. Sept. 19, 1861 . d led in 1- 
 
 Melienrv \V. e. Sept. 5, 1861. disd. April 2, 1862. 
 
 McCullough J. A. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Not 
 
 Olson .1. or f. A. e. Sept. 28, '61, m. o. Nov. ?,, 1st; 1. 
 
 Peterson J. e. Sept .">, til. re-enlisted as veteran, 
 Jan. 5, 1864. 
 
 Razor C. e. Sept. 14, 'til, died at Memphis, Aug. 3. '62. 
 
 Rormstch F. e. Sept. -.]:;. ism. m . o. Nov. 3, 1884. 
 
 VanOrdenC. e. Sept 14, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet- 
 eran, promoted to Sergt Major. 
 
 Woodrutl L. e. Sept. 14, 1861, disd. Aug. 9. 1862. 
 
 YahrC. e. Sept. 5. 1861, in. o. Sept. 211, 1864. 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS. 
 
 Captain Robert H. Graham's Independent 
 Company of Cavalry. 
 
 In the Summer of 1861, »n Independent Company 
 of Cavalry was raised in Rock Island and Henry 
 Counties, chiefly through the efforts of Captain K. 
 h. Graham of Mollne and Lieutenant Frank Curtias 
 of Geneseo. The company did efficient service for 
 
 about three uths, until captured at the siege of 
 
 Lexington, Mo., and paroled. After that event. 
 nearly all the officers and men enlisted in other or- 
 ganizations. Lieut. Frank Curtiss became Capt. of 
 t'o. "H," 8th Kansas Infantry. The soldiers whose 
 names arc here recorded .ill belonged in Henry 
 Count] . 
 
 First Lieut. Frank Curtiss. was promoted toCapt Of 
 
 Co. H, 8th Kansas infantry, 
 Davis I. M. Sergt. re-e. in 4th U. S. regulars. 
 Gllben '/.. Corpl. captd. at Lexington, Mo. 
 
 Stanley S. K. Corpl. re-e. in Co. H, 8th Kan. Inf. 
 Johnson A. G. Corpl. re-e. in Co. I, 8th Kan. Nov. 6, 
 
 1861, and m.o. at St. Louis, Mo, Nov. 1, 1864. 
 Anderson J, captd. at Lexington, Mo, 
 Anderson I'. Captd. at Lexington, Mo. 
 
 Bain H. capt 1. at Lexington, .Mo. 
 Bennett J. M. captd. at Lexington. Mo. 
 Brown A. G. captd. at Lexington, Mo. 
 Buck E. A. captd. at Lexington, Mo. 
 Colbert A. captd. at Lexington. Mo. 
 Colbert \V. I. captd. tit Lexington, Mo. 
 
 Crommel 1. 11. captd. at Lexington. Mo. 
 
 CrOllimet G. Captd. at Lexington, Mo. 
 
 Gay F. captd. at Lexington. Mo. re-e. In 9th in. cav. 
 Gillespie VV. Captd. at Lexington, Mo. re-e. in Co. H, 
 8th Kan. int. 
 
 52 
 
 Gillespie S. captd. at Lexington, Mo. 
 GrahamJ. captd. at Lexirgton, Mo. 
 Haines F. captd. at Lexington, .Mo. re-e. in Co. II. 
 
 8th Kan. inf. 
 Hardy E. M. w d. at Lexington, Mo. and died of wds. 
 
 lielt/el I), captd. at Lexington, Mo. 
 Howard W. captd. at Lexington, Mo. 
 Boyt W. T. Captd. tit Lexington, Mo. 
 
 Johnson A. captd. at Lexington, Mo. re-e. in Co. H, 
 
 8th Kan. inf. 
 Johnson A. captd. at Lexington, Mo. 
 Johnson 1". captd. at Lexington, Mo. 
 Lappens.i. m. re-,-, rn Co. H. stii Kan. and kid. at the 
 
 battle of Chicamauga. 
 Radcllff J. captd. at Lexington, Mo, 
 Renshaw F. captd. at Lexington, .Mo. 
 
 ScottJ. W. captd. at Lexington, Mo. 
 Sprinkled, capt tit Lexington, Mo. 
 TalCOtt E. I), capt. at Lexington. Mo. made asst. surg. 
 
 of 8th Kan. inf. 
 Thomas J. I), severely wd. at Chicamauga ami at 
 
 Lovejoy Station, re-e. in Co. H. 8th Kan. Dec. 12. 
 
 1861, prmtd. Sergt. Ma\ ti. ISh:!. 111.0. Jan. 20, ,64, 
 
 re-e. as vet. in. same Co. ami Regt. and mustered 
 
 Jan. 11, 1866. 
 Van Brunt J. captd. at Lexington, Mo. 
 Vincent K. captd. at Lexington. Mo. 
 Nye w. \\ . c :i pt. at Lei ington, Mo. re e. in Co. H.sth 
 
 K tin. inf. m.o. Jan. 1. 186 L. 
 
 Company A, 34th Regiment I. V. I. 
 
 Irons L>. J. e. Sept. 7, ISfil, vctran. 
 
 Richmond E. R.e. Sepi 7, 1861,retran. 
 
 Crow J. S. e.Sept. 7. 1861. veiran. 
 
 Crichton C. e. Sept. 7, 1861, vetran. 
 
 GriswoldM. S. e.Sept . 7. 1861, desrtd.Oct 81, 1863. 
 
586 
 
 HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 Garnick G. e. Sept. 7, 1861. vetran. 
 
 Hill G. A, e. Sept. 7, 1861, m.o. Sept. 7, 1864. 
 
 Hawks W. S. e. Sept. 7, 1861, m.o. Sept. 10, 1864. 
 
 Hawks E. S. e. Sept. 7, 1861, disd. Aug. 19, 1862. 
 
 .Peacock G. e. Sept. 7, 1861. 
 
 Phillips A. H. e. Sept. 7, 1861. vetran. 
 
 ScovilleE. X. e. Sept. 7, 1861, disd. Nov. 1, 1861. 
 
 Winters G. C. e. Sept. 7, 1861, died Jan. . 
 
 Atkins R. e. Feb. 10/64, vet. recruit, m.o. July 12, '65. 
 
 Burns G. E. e. Feb. 25, 1864, vet. recruit. 
 
 Conway H. e. Feb. 22, 1864. vet. recruit. 
 
 Mason N. S. e. March 11. 1865, m.o. July 12, 1865. 
 
 Martin D. e. Feb. 10, 1864, vet. recruit. 
 
 Scovllle E. F. e. Feb. 10. 1864, vet. recruit. 
 
 Smith H. C. e. Aug. 30, 1872, wd. June 27, '64, disd. 
 
 Company D, 75th Regiment I. V. I. 
 
 lngraham D. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. March 10, 1863. 
 Arey E. W. e. Aug. 11, '62, m.o. June 12.'65 as Sergt. 
 Cook \V. D. e. Aug. b\ 1862, disd. Jan. 22, 1863. 
 lngraham M. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. March 10, 1863. 
 Mallory F. C. e. Aug. 5. 1862, disd. May 2, 1863. 
 Mallory L. D. e. Aug. 5, 1862. disd. Oct. 22. 1863. 
 Stewart J. H. e. Aug. 6, 1862, dropped as deserter 
 
 Mavl, 1863. 
 Tracey W. H. e. Aug. 9. 1862, died Jan. 11, 1863. 
 Emmons E. A. e. Feb. 28, 1865. 
 
 Harrington J. li. e. Feb. 28. 1865, m.o. May 13, 1865. 
 Hewett H. VY. e. Dec. 10, 1863. 
 Wells S. C. e. Feb. 28, 1865. 
 
 Company I, 86th Regiment I. V. I. 
 
 Brown J. e. Aug. 7, 1862. m.o. June 6, 1865 as Corpl. 
 Gibson W. H. e. Aug. 9, 1862. disd. Feb. 3, 1863, Wds. 
 Gibson G. H. e. Aug. 9. 1862, desrt. < let. 23. 1868. 
 Hand H. e. Aug. 9, 1862. m.o. June 6, 1865. wds. 
 Hartman J. W. e. Aug. 7, 1S62, disd. Dec. 22, 1864. 
 Hill H. 1'. e. Aug. 7, 1862, died Aug. 30. 1864. 
 Hutchinson D. S. e. Aug. 9, '62, m.o. June 6, '66, Corpl. 
 Hinkle W. A. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Feb. 18, 1863. 
 Kelly S.F.e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. Mav7. 1868. 
 Row W.e. Aug. 9, 1862, died Jan. 18. 1863. 
 SpragueS. M. e. Aug. 1. 1862, disd. .March 27, 1863. 
 Sprague L. S. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. June 6, '65, Sergt. 
 Wells J. M. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died Dec. 1, 1862. 
 Yeneton D. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. June 6, 1865. 
 
 Scattering. 
 
 Men belonging to Henry County, who enlisted in 
 
 various regiments outside, anil ate not credited to 
 
 Henry County. Very few of these joined any one 
 
 organization, and as records do not credit Henry 
 
 County with them, we have to take their names, 
 
 and here print as we find them recorded in Henry 
 
 County records : 
 
 Adams F. C. e. Oct. 10, 1862. m.o. July 3, 1865, Ser- 
 geant, captd. Aug. 3, 1863; in Andersonville 7 
 months; escaped Feb. 28. 1865. and wandered in 
 the woods until May 8. 1865. when he reached 
 the Union lines; he was in most of the engage- 
 ments of his regiment^, up to the day of his cap- 
 ture. 
 
 Arnold E. 
 
 Anderson J. e. Feb. 28, 1862, m.o. Nov. 5, 1865. 
 
 Anderson P. e. Feb. 28. 1862, m.o. Nov. 5. 1865. 
 
 Anderson C. e. March 10, 1865. m.o. Nov. 30. 1865. 
 
 Empties O. 1>. e. March 10. 1865, died Oct. 29, 1861. 
 
 Anderson B. C. e. July 16. 1862. 
 
 Andrews A. e. July 14, 1862. 
 
 Adams H. e. Oct. 9. 1861, Hl.O. Oct. 31, 1864. 
 
 Anson C. e. Fell. 25, 1862. 
 
 Anderson A. L. e. Feb. 25, 1862. disd. Sept. 4, 1862. 
 
 Alstrum a. e. Fell. 25, 1862, capt at Atlanta, Ga. 
 July 22. '64; was in Amiersou ville Prison 8 mo. 
 
 BabCOCk J. e. Sept. 15, 1862. 
 
 Brenner A. e. Sept. 17. 1862, m.o. July 13, 1865. 
 
 itolden G. e. I>ec. 22. 1868, m.o. Nov. (i. 1865. Corpl. 
 
 BlShOp 1>. e. Jan. 2S. 1865. m.o. Feb. 21, 1866. 
 
 Bryan w. s. 2d Lieut, promt, to capt Oct, 23, 1862, 
 die. I Sept. 19. 1863. 
 
 Brlce I. e. Aug. I. 1861, disd. Feb. 9. 1862, after- 
 wards enlisted in Co. A, H2th. 
 
 Barton L. e. Aug. ;',1. 1861, wd. at Belmont, Mo. 
 
 Barton L, e. Aug. 31, 1861. 
 
 Brass K. e. Aug. 31, 1861, died Nov. 22, 1861. 
 Berry N. e. Dec. 16, 1861. disd. Jan. 22, 1864. 
 Bixby G. A. e. Aug. 26, 1861, disd. April 12. 1862. 
 Brooks J. B. e. Oct, l i, 186 i, m.o. July 8, 1865, surg. 
 Bush J. T. e. Feb. 16, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865, 2d It. 
 Burrows H. e. Dee. io, 1861. desrtd. Feb. li. 1S62, 
 Backus J. W. e. Feb. »8, 1865. 
 BrochO. A.e, Jan. 23, 1865. 
 
 Brown I', e. Aug. 12. 1862, m.o. June 9. 1865. 
 Bardv J. e. Jan. 1. 1864, desrtd. April 21. IS'. I. 
 Butt K. \v. e. April 30, 1864, m.o. Oct. 17. 1864. 
 
 Butt D. W. e. Apr,! 30, '64, m.o. Oct. 1 . 
 Buck II. B. e. April 30. '61. m.o. on. i , 
 Bonham J. W, e. May 1, '64, m.o. Oct. 17. '64. 
 
 Baker A. B. e. May 1, '64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64. 
 
 Benuer G. e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 25, '64. 
 
 Blair W. G. e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 29. '64, Corpl. 
 
 Briggs G. W. e. May 3. '64. m.o. Oct. 29. '64. 
 
 Bacnus J. e. May 3. '64, m.o. Oct. 29, 'b4. 
 
 Buchanan D. L. e. Feb. 11, '64, m.o. June 14, '65. 
 
 Briggs J. e. March 23, "64, m.o. May 23. '65. 
 
 Brown L. A. e. March 28, '64. 
 
 Burns J. e. March 28, '64. 
 
 Batcheldor H. e. Feb. 28, '64, m.o. Sept, 30, '65. 
 
 Brownlie J. e. Dec. 30, '63, m.o. Sept. 30. '65. sergt. 
 
 Bradford J. C. e. Feb. 11, "65, m.o. June 2. '65. 
 
 Breese J. e. March 1, '65, m.o. Sept. 38, '65. 
 
 Bushuell H. e. Feb. 28, '65. 
 
 Baldwin C. W. e. Feb. 15, '65, m.o. Feb. 16, '66. 
 
 Bradon A. e. Dec. 21, '63, died at St. L. June 13, '64. 
 
 Blumingthal C. e. Feb. 27, '64, m.o. Dec. 16, '65. 
 
 Bristol J. e. March 28, '65, m.o. Get. 31. '65. 
 
 Bates A. e. Sept. 10, '62, m.o. July 30, '65. 
 
 Bennett J. m.o. June 7, '65. 
 
 Brown L. 
 
 Buckley J. 
 
 Bynn S. e. Aug. 20, '62, m.o. June 23, '65. 
 
 BynnW. 
 
 Bonar U. B. died Jan. 20, '62, Corpl. 
 
 Blair W. V. e. '61, died Dec. '62. 
 
 Bryan C. M. kid. at Champion Hill, Miss. Maj 16, '63. 
 
 Byers E. m.o. July 20, '65, wd. at Jonesboro, Ga. 
 
 Sept. 1, '64. 
 Boams J. drftd. Sept, 28, '64. m.o. July 20, "65. 
 Breniman \V. e. .March 11, '65, died Match 18, '65. 
 Bust W. e. Feb. 27. '65, m.o. Dec. 16. '65. 
 Boblett L. e. March 28, '65, died March 18. '65. 
 Bassett O. D. e. Jan. 1, '64, m.o. Dec. 16. '65, Sergt. 
 Busch H. e. Feb. 26, '64, m.o. Nov. 30, '65 Sergt. 
 Bowman C. W. e. Feb. 26, '64, m.o. Nov. 30, '65. 
 Blair A. e. Oct, 7, '61, m.o. Nov. is, '63. 
 Blair H. e. Get. 13, '61. died May 17. '62. 
 Bowerman J. C. e. Get. 7, '61, m.o. July 12, '65. 
 Beardslee O. e. Oct. 19, '61, m.o. Nov. 2. '62. 
 Barnhart J. S. e. Oct. 2, '61, m.o. May 27. 'Ii4. 
 Brady P. e. Feb. 17. '65. m.o. Jan. 21, "66. 
 Blakely J. e. Sept, 1, '61, m.o. Oct. 4, '62. 
 Brown J. J. e. Sept. 7 '61. m.o. Sept. 12. '64. 
 Brown S. e. Sept. 7. '61, m.o. Sept. 12, '64. 
 Carey W. R. e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 29, '64. 
 Copelaud W. A. e. Aug. 30, '64, m.o. July 8, '65. 
 Crosley H. e. Sept. 29. '64. 
 Crosley W. e. Sept 29, '64. 
 CoeF. W. e. Nov. 9, '63, m.o. July 17. '65. 
 Cederberg A. e. Sept. 1, '61, m.o. Sept. 23. '64. 
 Conners E. e. Sept. 1, '61. died April 1. 'ti 4. 
 Clark J. H. e. March 22, '65. 
 Conner H. e. Jan. 26. '64. 
 Cox H. S. e. Feb. 11. '65, tn.o. Sept. 30. '65. 
 Conner M. e. Dec. 1. '62, desrtd. March 20, '63. 
 Carroll K. e. Dec. 18, '63. disd. Oct. 22, '64. 
 Cam bell M. e. Jan. 31, '65. m.o. Jan. 31, '66. 
 Casteel F. g. Corpl. e. Fei.. 15, '65. m.o. Feb. 16, '66. 
 Cole H. e. Aug. 31, '61. 
 Carrol G. W. e. Aug. 26. '61. 
 Connett W. e. Aug. 31. '61. 
 
 Cowlman C. W. e. March 1. '65. m.o. Sept. 20. '65. 
 Clark 11. B. e. Sept. '61. 
 Cobb L. A. e. sept. 7. '62. m.o. July 30, '65. 
 Cale H. e. '61, m.o. '64. 
 Cross w. 
 
 Clark G. F\ e. June 30. '61, m.o. June 14. '64. 
 Charleston J. e. Aug. 19. '61, m.o. Jan. 23. '66. 
 Colby W. D. Corpl. 111.0. May 25, '65. 
 Converse E. A. a. Jan. 20, '64. 111.0. Nov. 24. '65. 
 Christiance P. B. e. Oct. 11. '61. m.o. Sept. 24. '62. 
 Cornell w. 11. e. Sept. : 6, '61. KM. at Champion Bills 
 
 May 16, '63. 
 Carter W. e. Feb. 18, '65. m.o. Jan. 12. '66. 
 CaddingsS. e. May 12, '64. m.o. Oct. 10. '64. 
 Caldwell O. W. Corpl. e. May 3, '64. m.o. Oct. 29, '64. 
 Orohaiu C. e. May 3. '63, died March 23, '65. 
 Cozad J. e. Sept. 1, '61, wd. and missing at Corinth, 
 
 Oct. 4 '62. 
 Cozad J. H. e. Sept. 1. '61. died June 20. '63. 
 Costello R. e. July 1. '61. m.o. Sept. 25. '65. 
 Cox J. K. Corpl. e. March 25. '64. 
 Com berg A. T. e. Nov. 7, '61, m.o. Dec. 8, '66. 
 Can-,. II II. e. Nov. 27, '61, Hl.O. Feb. 22. til. 
 
 Carroll <■. e. Dee. i,->, -hi, died March 17. '63. 
 Cariwright it. t. Sergt. e. a.ug. 19, '62. m.o. Dec. '64. 
 
 Crandell H. e. Dee. Hi. -ti3, m.o. Aug. 3. '64. 
 
 Carter O. W. Corpl. e. a pi 1 127. '64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64. 
 
 Crawford C. \. e. Maj 12. '64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64. 
 
 Chollet D. C. e, Maj 12, '64, m.o. Oct. 17, "64. 
 
 Day A. B. 
 
 Dungman F. e. Aug. 5. '61. m.o. Sept. 20, '64. 
 
 Durham W. kid. at Franklin Tcnn. Nov. 30, '64. 
 
 Dennis. I. died Oct. 9. '61. 
 
 Dunklin P. e. Jan. '64, died Jan. 11. '66. 
 
 Donnelfelser W. Corpl. e. Sept. 10, '62, m.o. Jan. 25, 
 '65, in 11 battles, captd. at Cuinmiugs, Ga; In An- 
 derson ville prison 4 mouths, then paroled. 
 
 Davis S. e. Aug. 10. '61. 
 
 Doyle J. e. Aug. m. in. mo .luiv 11. '62. 
 Dow W.e. Sept, 7. '61. m.o. Sept 12, '64. 
 Doughert) J. e. Marco 11. '65,m.o.Maroh26, '68- 
 
HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 587 
 
 Dudley C. e. July 25, '65. 
 
 Dukiin P. e.Jan. 1, '64. died Dec. '64. 
 
 DowllngJ. e. March 28 '65. 
 
 Dlngman F. e. Aug. 31. '61, wd. In root at Chicka- 
 
 mauga. 
 Dieman L. e. Aug 81. '61, accidentally kid. July, "62. 
 Dennis J. e. An-. 31. '61,dledOct. 26, '61, 
 
 i. ■•. lug. 31. '61, wd. atStoneRlver. 
 Durham W. e. March 24, "64. 
 Dlller \. e. Dec 20, *61. 
 DavlsS. D.e. Dec. 21, '63. 
 Em mert i;. S. Corpl. ". >";. 12. 'til, wd. and lost a leg 
 
 in-.-. ;. "63. m.o. March s. '64. 
 Evans E. w. e. Aug. 22, 'til. died at Cam] i Windham, 
 
 V:i. 
 
 Evans !•'. <-. Aug. 'JO. 'til. died at Camn Windham. Va. 
 
 Evans E. 1'.. e. Mav n. 'til. Sept. 20. '64. 
 
 Ellis J. e. (tit. 88, 'til. in. (i. May 26, '62 
 
 English J. e June 17. '61, m.o. July 31, "62. 
 
 F.llenwoodJ. H. p. Dec. 7. '61. 
 
 Falev E. e. Dec. 27. 'til. rlesrtd. Jan. 6, '68. 
 
 Ferrler E.e. Dec. -.'7. 'til. 
 
 FogartyC.e. <>.t. 21. '61, died Nov. 16, '62. 
 
 Fish ay. p.Oct 29. '61. 
 
 Foskett H. B. Capt. e. Sept 10. '62, resigned July, '63. 
 
 Finch L. A. Serjrt. e. Nov. 29. '63. m.o. Dec. 8. '65. 
 
 Florence J. W. 2d Lieut, e. Oct. 15. '61. resigned Feb, 
 
 4. '62. 
 Ferris w. Sergt e. Sept. 1. '61. 
 FabriqUe w. a. Corpl •■. Oct. 1, '62. m o. July 2, '65. 
 Flunk J. \. e. Anir. 1, '61, mortallv wd. at StoneBivr. 
 
 Dec. 31, '62. and died Jan. 22. '63. 
 Frv A. disd. Mav, '62, and died stum after. 
 FlynnJ, W.e. Oct. 7. '61. died, 
 FredeC. 1st Sergt. e. Sept. 1, '61. died at Little Rock, 
 
 Ark. Sept. 30. '64. • 
 
 K-laggJ. e. Sept. 1. '61,trnsfd.toV.R.C. May 23, '64. 
 Freed O. B. e. Dee. 15, 'til. m.o. Dee. 13. '64. 
 Freed -i.e. Nov. 3. '61. 
 
 FerreceJ.B.e. Oct 2. '61. disd. April 17, '63. 
 FHnn D. e. Jan. 14. '62. m.o. Juh 12. '65. 
 Farrell J. e. March 1. '65, tlesrtd. March i 6, '65. 
 Feenev A. e. Feb. 16. '65, m o. .Ian. 21, '65. 
 Flansbnrg X. 1st Lieut, e. Dee. 26, '61, prmtd. to Adjt. 
 
 of 57th Ills. Inf. 
 Falk N. G. e. Mav 3. '64. died in Chicago Oct. 7. '64. 
 Featherson II. S. e. March 28. '65. m.o. July 1, '65. 
 Fulton .1. W. Corpl. e. Aug. 81. '61. 
 Fronk .1. c. Alter. 26. "61, died of wound at Murfrees- 
 
 boro. Jan. 27. '63. 
 Fronk D. E. e. 4.UST. 26. '61. wd. re-e. as vet. 
 Falk N. G. e. Mav 3. '64. .lied Oct. 7. '64. 
 Featherson H. s. e. March 28. '64. m.o. July 3. '65. 
 Gibson W. Sergt. e. Oct. 11, '62, captd. at Cummings, 
 
 Ga. 
 Gtbbs R. e. Dec. '61. m. o. Feb. '62. 
 Grev E. 
 
 Gobbe B. died in Feb. '62. 
 
 Greene C. D. e. vn-. 7, '62. wd. at the battle of Antle- 
 tam.disd.at Alexandria, Va. Feb. 27. '63. 
 
 Giddings W. F. e. March 24. '64. m. O. Nov. 24. '65. 
 Goetz P. p. Sept. 1. '61. kid. at Shiloh, April 6. '62. 
 Gnstafson I', e. Dec. 1. '61. disd. July 22. '62. 
 
 OilfellowH e. July 23. '61. m.o. July is. »65. 
 
 GochenourJ. e. An?. 31. '61. kid. Oct. 20, '62. 
 
 Gochenour if. e. Aug, 31, '61. 
 
 GochenourW. e. Aug. 31. '61. 
 
 Godfrey A. e. Aug. 31. '61, wd. in head at Chica- 
 mau'-'a. 
 
 Glenn. I. Sergt. e. May 3. '64, m. o. Oct, 29, '64. 
 
 Grimm;, w. e. Jan, l. '64. m, o. duly 17, '65. 
 
 GibbsO. e. Dec. 20, '61. 
 
 GibbsH. R. e. Jan. 20. '63. 
 
 Graham A.J. 6. Aug. 31, '61. 
 
 Glllen H. i .July 23. 'til. m.o. Aug. 11. '64. 
 
 Gordon T. Corpl. e. Mav 24, '61. ni. o. June22, '64. 
 
 Gardner O. e. Aug. 4. '62. kid. May 23. '63. 
 
 Glenn J. Sergt e. Mav 3. '64. m.o. Oct. 29. '64. 
 
 Griffin <;. w. e.Jan, (.'64, m, O.July 17. '65. 
 
 GibbsC. e. Dec.20, '61. 
 
 Gil, lis ii. r. e.Jan. 20. '62. 
 
 Harrington E. e. Ocr. 29. '61. m.o. Sept. 23, 62. 
 
 Hall .1. e. Sept. '61. m. o. Sept. 4, '64. 
 
 Harrington L. died July 7. '64. 
 
 Hopkins J. drafted from Yorktown. 
 
 HayneaJ. C. e. Aug. '61, m. o. sept. 27. '64. 
 
 HaynesT. E. e. July 28, '62. m.o. June 17. '64. 
 
 HavwardO, G. Senrf.e. Aug. 4. '62, m.o. June 10, '65. 
 
 Hall J. S. e. Sept. 21. '61. m. O. Sept. 20. '64. 
 
 Heaps I. e. Sept. 21. '61. m.o. Dec. g, 'M. re-e. Feb. 12, 
 '64. wd. Stone Riv. Dec. 81, '62 disd. Mav 15, '65. 
 
 Harlin J. E. e. Sept. 11. '61. in. o. Dec. 16. '64. 
 
 Hanson A. (col'd)e. Dec. is. '63. wd. and disd. May 
 27. '66. 
 
 Hudson.!. L.e. Oct. 10. '64, wd. at Nashville, Tenn. 
 and died of wounds Jan. 26, '65. 
 
 Holgren N. J. e. Jan. 29, '62. wd. May 28, '62, at Rus- 
 sell's House, Miss, by cannon shot. 
 
 Huntington W. A. Sergt. e. Aug. 5. '62. 
 
 HannaJ. S. 1st Sergt. e. Sept. 18. '61. disd. March '62. 
 
 Henderson W. N. Sergt, e. Auer. 14, '61. 
 
 Haynev G. M. e. Aug. 10. '61. disd. May 26. '62. disab. 
 
 HuUe L. V. e. June 1, '64, m. 0. Dec. 16, '65. 
 
 Htrsfelder E, •■. Sept 1. '61, died of wounds Sept. '62. 
 
 Havell E. e.Jan. 17. US 
 
 Howall G. L. e. OcM8 '61. to. o. Dec 28. '64. 
 
 Holt J. E.e. Nov. 19. '61 m.o. Dec. -,'3. 'til. 
 
 Hob lis S. e. Sent. 1. '61. disd. on account of wounds 
 
 Feb. 21 
 
 Hallenbeek \V. e. Jan. IP. '65. m. O. Julv 10. '65. 
 
 Henderson G. e. June 8. 'HI. disd. vug.-' 
 
 Hanna E. Ii. 1st Lieut p. Sept 16 '61, m.o. Julv. '65. 
 
 Homos w.e. March 27. '65, m. o. Jan. 6. '66. 
 
 Howard O. e.Jan. 29. '64, 
 
 Hayes a.j. e. Aug. s '62. died of wounds at Chatta- 
 nooga, June 11 ■ 
 
 HickevT. e. March 81, '65. 
 
 Havdean E. e. Oct. 30. '63. m. O. Dec. 8, '65. 
 
 Hoyden E. Corpl. e. \.prll29, '64. m. o.Oct 17, '64. 
 
 HaydenC.e. Vprll 29. '64. m. o. Oct. 17 '64. 
 
 II listed L. e. Mav 14. '64, IU. O. Oct. 17. '64. 
 
 Hind <i. A. e. \|,ril 29. 'til. m.o. Oc'. 17. '64. 
 
 Hotchkiss C. C. e. Mas 13, '6 1. m.o Oct, 17. '64. 
 
 Hutgren J. e. Feb. 25, '63, wd. at Corinth, lost right 
 arm. 
 
 HeadF. e. Julv 14. '62. 
 
 Hines A.L. e. Dec. HI '61. m. O.Jan. 17, '65. 
 
 Hopson A. e. Her', is. '63. in. o. Ma\ 21, '65. 
 
 Hutchinson D. F. p. Dec. is. '68. 
 
 Hole, inlil. N e. Dec. 26. '63. wd. af Stone River. 
 
 Hamilton J. W.e. \u- 31. '61. disd. Aprils, '63. 
 
 Hall J. A. e. Aug. 81. '61 wd. at Stone River. 
 
 Heaps I. G. 1st Lieut e. \.ne. 5. '61. re-e. Jan. 1 '64. 
 
 Hall J. s. p. Aug, 5. '61, died of wounds at Chatta- 
 nooga, Dec. 16. '63. 
 
 Kellev J. e. Aug. 31.61. 
 
 JolesH. H. e. Sept. 1. '61. dtsd. from 47th Rcl'. Ma\ 
 12. '62. afterwards served in no. K, 120th 111. 
 
 .Tides N. e. Oct. 21. '61. m.o. Feb. 1. '62. 
 
 .Tol.-s.T. F. e.Sept. 1. '61. wd. Inka and died Sept. '63. 
 
 JacksG. S. Sergt. e. Sept. 19. '61. m.o. Nov. 24, '65. 
 
 Jones J. e. Feb. 18. "64. in. o. Nov. 24. '65. 
 
 Jones J. F. e. March 11). '65. died Get 23. '65. 
 
 Johnson J. F. e. March in. "65. died Oct 23. '65. 
 
 Johnson ,i. e. Dec 1. '61. m. o. May 23, '62. 
 
 Jackson S. e. Mav 24. '64. m. o. Sept. 3. '64. 
 
 KilleoreJ. V.e.Jnnel. '65. 
 
 Kempins A. W. e. Feb. 27. '65, m. o. Feb. 27. '66. 
 
 KellieG. H. e. Dec. 31. '64. 
 
 Kettle G. e. Nov. 1. '61. disd. March 4. '64. 
 
 Kellar J. G. e. Feb. 28. '65. in. <>. «ept 30. '65. 
 
 Keller J. p. Sent. 10. '68. m.o. July 3. '65. 
 
 KachlerE. e. Sept. 16, '61, re-e. and died in theser 
 
 vice, Oct. 14, '65. 
 Kent P. vui. at Gettysburg, July 2. '63. 
 Kee M. V. p. A ug. 5, '62. m. 0. Jan. 5, '65. 
 KinevP. S. 2d Lieut, e. Sept 7, '61. 
 Kinesbnry H.T. Sergt. e. March 11, '65. destd. March 
 
 27. '65: 
 King H. W. 1st Lieut, e. Aug. 23. '61. m. July, 65. 
 Kinnen E. A. p. Dec. 14. '61. disd. Sept 27. '64. 
 Kepenger J. M. e. Jan. 10. '62. 
 Krewson J. e. Nov. 20. '63. absent wounded at time 
 
 of musferouf of regiment 
 Kellev J. AV. e. Mav 3. '64. m. o. Oct. 27. '64. 
 Keltrore J. B. e. Aug. 3, '64. m. o. June 13, '65. 
 Kerns J. Corpl. e. Dec. 1, '61. 
 Lasson C.W. e. Feb. 25. '62. captd. near close of war. 
 
 and was in prison about four months. 
 Linquist C. e. Feb. 25. '62. died Dec. '62. 
 Lutfgrin ('. e. Feb. 25. '62. captd. at Atlanta. Ga.. 
 
 July 22. '64, in And»rsnnvi]]e prison 8 months. 
 Lungrein J. A. e. Feb. 25. '62. captd. at Atlanta, Ga.. 
 Julv 22, '64, was in Andersonville prison eight 
 months, re-enlisted as veteran. 
 Lambert Wm. e. Jan. 28, '65. m. o. Feb. 21, '66. 
 Larson P. e. Sept. 2. '62. 
 Linelv J. e. Jan. 25. '64. m. o. Aug. 31, '65. 
 Lisenlv A. T. e. Dec. 21. '63. m. O. Aug. 31. '65. pro- 
 moted to 1st Sergt.. comd, 2d Lieut., not must'd. 
 Latson H. e. Oct. 28, '61. 
 
 Latson Wm. F. e. Oct. 15. '61. died Feb. 4. '62. 
 Leland A. H. e. Oct 14. '61. disd. Nov. 13. "62. 
 Lewis A. e. Aug. 31, '64. disd. June 14, '65, re-en- 
 listed in regular army. 
 Large H. P. e. Aug. 31. '61. disd. Feb. 26, '62. 
 Love J. e. Aug. 31. '61. died Feb. 27. '62. 
 Liedlneer v. a \ug. 31. '64. m. o. July 8. '65. 
 Lane Wm. captd. mid paroled, and died April. '65. 
 Lester C. Corpl. e. Feb. 24. '64. in. o. Aug. 29. '65- 
 Lemoine S. Seret. e. Feb. 10. '64. m. o. April 23. '66. 
 Lehmann J. e. Sept, 1, '61, missing since battle of 
 
 shiloh. 
 Lorenz F. e. Sept. 1. '61. m. o. Oct. 28, '64. 
 Lunstrum G. F. e. March 24. '65. m. o. Nov. 30 65. 
 Laird A. Corpl. e. Sent. 23, '61. m. o. July 12, '65. 
 Lozer J. e. Dec, 28. '64. m. O. May 4. '66. 
 Little C. F. Asst. Surgeon, e. Feb. 15, '63, m. o. July 
 9. '64. , „ , r , „ 
 
 Lath Wm. Sergt. e. Oct. 1. '61. prmtd. to 2d Lieut. 
 
 Julv 8. '65, m. o. Julv 7. '65. 
 Lewis J. e. March 27. '65. died April 30, '65. 
 League J. A. Corpl. e. March 11. '65, m. o. March 
 
 McNulty' J. e. Aug. 31, '61, wd., re-enlisted as vete- 
 ran Jan. 1, '64, 
 
588 
 
 HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD. 
 
 Marshall B. e. March 28. '64, died of wds. June, '64. 
 Murphy J. e. Aug. 31,'61,wd., re-enlisted as veteran 
 
 Jan. 1, '64, he was severely wd.,disd. on account 
 
 of wds. Dee. 16. '63. 
 Malcolm C. e. May 10, '61, m. 0. Oct. 6. "64. 
 McGratb G. W. e. Feb. 19, '61, disd. Jan. 31. '62, for 
 
 disability. 
 Morey L. B. 2d Lieut., prmtd. Capt. Sept. 27. '63, re- 
 signed June 3. '65. 
 Maxwell A. e. May 2. '64, r.i o. Oct. IT, '64. 
 Miles F. G. Sergt. e. Sept. 26. '61. 
 Murbeary C. e. March 24. '65. 
 Mingels H. e. Nov. 11, '61, disd. on account of wds. 
 
 June 24, '62. 
 Mclntire B. R. e. Sept. 28, '64. drafted. 
 May R. e. Sept, 28. '64, drafted. 
 May L. e. March 2. '65, m. o. March 20, '66. 
 MacGoon J. e. March 10. '65, m. o. Dec. 16. '65 
 McClure J. P. Sergt. e. Feb. 22, '65. in. o. Dec. 16. '65. 
 Moore TV. 1st Sergt. e. July 23, '61, m. ... July 1(1. '65. 
 McEvov J. e. June 25. '61. transferred to V.R.c. 
 Mitchell h. TV.. q.M. e. March 8, '65, m.o. Sept.16. '65 
 Multy J. 1st Lieut, in. o. July 9. '65. 
 McNeal A. e. March 25, "65. in. o. May 23. '65. 
 Moor A. e. Aug. 15. '62, died at Fort Donelson May 
 
 30. '64. 
 Mc Learn TV. J. e. Mav 13. '64. 111. o. Oct. 29, '64. 
 Monegan R. e. July 12. '62. 
 Mavbee H. C. e. Oct. IT. '61. in. O. Dec. 9, '64, 
 Maybee F. e. Oct. it. '61, m. 0. Oct. 13, "t>4. 
 Murray P. e. Oct. 14. '61. 
 McGuire P. e. Sept. 16. '61. in. o. Oct. 1, '64. 
 Mooney TV. L. e. Jan. 26, '64. 
 McGinhis Andrew. 
 Merkel G. Corpl. e. Oct. 1, '61. died at Pilot Knob, 
 
 Mo., Oct. 15, '62. 
 Mark G. e. Oct. 1, "61. 
 
 Minson M. e. Jan. 25. "64, 111. o. Aug. 31, '65. 
 Mecum A. e. Jan. 25. '64. rn. o. Aug. 31, '65. 
 Martin E. Sergt. e. Oct. 10. 62, deserted Jan. 16. "63. 
 May T. e. Feb. 21, '63. died at Camp Nelson, Kv., 
 
 March 6, '64. 
 Mcintosh C. e. March 28. '64, deserted May 4, '64. 
 Mohlfel.lt G. e. May 2. '64, m. o. Oct. IT. '64. 
 MeHenrv C. H. e. Sept. 30, '64. 
 Mommv A. A. mortally \vd. at i.attleof Franklin 
 
 Tenn.. died at Nashville Jan. 23, '65. 
 Mooney G. e. Sept. 9. '61. m.o. Nov. 4. '64. 
 Mooney W. e. Aug. 21. '62. m. o. Aug. 2, '65. 
 McAdam J. kid. in battle near Corinth, Miss, 
 
 Oct. 13. '63. 
 McBride J. E. e. Oct. T. '61. m. o. Dec. 26. '64. 
 Marshall E. c. March 25. '64. mortally wd. at Kene- 
 
 saw Mountain June 18. '64, died June20, '64. 
 McAdoo E. e. Aug. 12. '62. m.o. June 9 '65. 
 Miner C. TV. kid. at Gettysburg, Pa., Jul v 2. '63. 
 McCreath R. e. Mav 25. '61. 
 
 Nyberg E. died in hospital. St. Louis. Mo.. Jan. 4, '62. 
 Nelson TV. H. e. Sept. 1. '61, in. ... Oct. 11. '64. 
 Nixon J. B. 1st Lieut. e. Sept. 1, '62. prmtd. Dec. 31. 
 
 '63. in lTfh P.S.C. T. 
 Nevens D. TV. Sergt. e. Oct. 10, '61. disd. April 29, '62. 
 Nicholds TV. e. .1 tine 4. '62. m.o. Sept. 22. '62. 
 Nickerson H. e. Jan. 23. '65. 111. o. Oct. 31. '65. 
 Nicholas J. TV. e. Feb. IT, '65, in. o. Mav 29, '65. 
 Nelson H. e. Feb. 2. '65. 
 
 Nester T. H. e. March 28, '64. died Mav. '64. 
 O'Hrien J. Sergt. e. Aug. 22, "62, m. o. June 5, '65. 
 Orendorff H. H. 1st Lieut, m. o. June 21, '65. 
 Olson F. A. e. Sept. 1, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, '64. 
 Porter S. W. e. Aug. 31, '61. 
 
 Pilsburv N. e. Feb. 25. '62, re-enlist'd as a veteran. 
 Pagan T. e. Jan. 28, '64. 
 Paden A. F. e. Sept. 20, '61, wd. at Chattanooga, 
 
 Tenn. in. o. June IT, '65. 
 Paden J. e. March 3. '65, m. o. Aug. 12. '66. 
 Passage J. e. March 6, '61, first disd. at Vicksburg, 
 
 Miss, re-enlisted, wd. at Ft. Donelson, again at 
 
 Jackson, Miss. in. o. Mav 16. '66. 
 Paul E. G. e. Dec. 20, '61, m', o. Dec. 30, '64. 
 Peterson A. e. Oct. 4, '61, m. o. Oct. 30, '64. 
 Pope S. E. 
 
 Porter H. A. 2d Lieut. 
 
 Peck A. N. e. Aug. 10, '61, disd. Sept. 19. '61. 
 Parker J. e. July 1, '61. 
 
 Parker A. D. e. June 1. '61. disd. Mav 13, '62. 
 Phillips R. e. March 10. '65. m. o. March 9, '66. 
 Palmer D. e. Aug. 8. '62. disd. Jan. 28, '63, wds. 
 Patterson J. e. Oct. 3, '63, died Sept. 5, '64. 
 Payton TV. F. e. Mav 3. '64. m. o. Oct. 29. '64 re- 
 enlisted Co. K. 7th III. Cav. March 2. '65 
 Payton J. e. March 2, '65. m. o. Nov. 4, '65. 
 Piatt. I. e. Sept. 1, '61, disd. Sept. 3. '62. 
 Peal E. e. Oct. IT, '61. m. o. Dec. 9, '64. 
 Pax ton J. J. e. March 23. '63. 
 Quinn J. m. o. Aug. 27. '62. 
 
 T. e. Oct. 18, '61. wd. at Coldwater, Miss. 
 
 Sept. '63. captd. near Germantown. Miss, and 
 
 escaped same day, wd. again, at Poutatoo, Miss. 
 
 July 13, '64, and captd. was prisr. four months, 
 and had .arm amputated In rehel prison, paroled 
 Nov. 19. '64. in. o. Feb. 13, '65. 
 Rankin J. e. Oct. '61. 
 
 Ramsey R. 
 
 Ramsey TV. m. o. June 22, '65. 
 
 Romig J. TV., severely wd. at battle of Chicamauga ' 
 
 disd. Sept. 5. '64. 
 Rankin P. 
 
 Risse J. died in hospital, Fen. 28. '65. 
 Roushe P. Corpl. e. May 6, '61. in. O. May 10. 
 Redan J. e. Sept. 1. 'til.' 
 
 Riddall S. e. March 24. '65. m. o. Nov. 30, '65. 
 Risser C. e. March 11. '61, disd. on account of wds. 
 
 Aug. 21. '61. 
 Reynolds B. Corpl. e. Se,,t. 1. '61. in. ... Oct. 11, "64. 
 Robinson S. T. e. Sept. 4. '62. 
 Reed H. Sergt. e. Sept. 29. '61, m.o. Dec. 25. '64. 
 Rogers G. e. Oct. 18. '61. in. o. Feb. 9. '64. 
 Rogers I. e. Oct. 28. '61. died July 6. '62. 
 Rodgers TV. R. Sergt. e. Aug. 30, '61, disd. Mas 2, 
 
 '62. wd. 
 Romig J. e. Aug. 31. '61. in. o. Sept. 3, '64. 
 Showers J. e. Aug. 31. '61. 
 Smith H. e. Aug. 31. '61. 
 
 Sillwell TV. e. Aug. 31. '61. disd. June 30. '63. 
 Sillwell C. .1. e. Jan. 1. '64. 
 Sillwell G. D. e. March 28. '64. 
 Swanson X. P. e. Feb. 25. '64, died .tune, '64. 
 Swanson S. N. e. Feb. 25. '64, died. 
 Shewman J. I. 
 
 Streight M. e. Mav 10. '64. in. o. Oct. 26, '64. 
 Slight H. R. Sergt. e. Oct. '61. tlisd. Aug. '62. 
 SuvdamC. H. 3d Lieut, resigned for promotion to 
 
 1st Lieut. April 9. '65. 
 Stewart F. R. Q. M. Sergt. e. April IT, '61, first e. as 
 priv. in Co. I), 12th 111. Inf. for three months, 111. 
 o. Aug. 12, '61. e. again Sept. 5. til. in Co. M, 4th 
 111. Cav. in. i. Sept. 23. '61. at Ottawa. III. re-en- 
 listed veteran. Dec. 31. '63. Was in all the bat- 
 tles and skirmishes in which bis regiments were 
 engaged, m. o. May 29, '66. 
 Stall J. N. e. Oct. 6. '64, m. o. July 19. '65. 
 Sands C. e. Sept. 28. '64, in. 0. May 31. '65. 
 Smith H. C. e. Aug. 30, '62. disd. on ac. wds. June 
 
 T. '64. 
 Spect A. e. Sept. 1, '61. died of wds. April 18. '62. 
 Sehnek A. e. Sept. 1. '61, m. o. Oct. 28, '64. 
 Stein F. Corpl. e. Sept. 1. '61, m. 0. Dec 16. '64. 
 Strum E. e. March 10. '65. m. o. Nov. 30. '65. 
 Schroeder H. Corpl. e. Sept. 1. '61. dsrtd. July 5. '62. 
 Stephens F. e. Feb. 5. '65. 
 
 Schwelng E, e. March 81, '65, m. 0. May 11 '65. 
 Shoafstall TV. e. March 30. '65. in. ... Aug. 23. '65. 
 Shoafstall J. e. March 30. '65, m.o. Oct. 31. '»..".. 
 Siders C. e. March 31. '65. m. o. Oct. 31. '65. 
 Shurtluft'.i. A. ('orpl. e. Mar 31, '65. m.o.Oct.31, '65 
 Swanson P. e. Sept. 1. '61. 111. <>. Sept. 23. '64. 
 Stoddard O. P. Sergt, e. Anvil 29, '64, 111.0. Oct. 1T.'64. 
 Shehan H. e. March 31. '65. 
 Shoemaker J. M. died of wds. April IT, '62. 
 Secord I. C. e. Jan. 31. '64. 
 
 Shaible H. 1st Sergt. c Apr. 18, '64, 111. o. July 3. '64. 
 Shire T. 
 
 Shone C. B. e. July 18. '62. in. ... June 18. '65. 
 Showers J. e. Aug. 6. '61. in. ... Sept. 20. '64. 
 SlOCUm TV. C. e. May 25. '61. m. o. June 4, '64. 
 Spickerman O. A. e. Aug. 1, '61, in. 0. Sept. 22. '64. 
 Starr G. B. 
 
 Spencer C. A. e. Feb. 6. »65, died Dec. 3, '65. 
 ScheurF. e. Sept. 10, '62. captd. at Cummtngs, Ga. 
 in Andcrsonville prison four months, and then 
 paroled. 
 Swanson L. e. March 10. '65, m. o. Nov. 30. "65. 
 Sagers.T. TV. e. Oct. 21. '61. m. o. July 12. '65. 
 Stowe J. M. e. Jan. 4, '64. m. o. July 28, '65. 
 Ran ford M. e. March 24. "65. deserted April S. '65. 
 Steward F. M. e. Jan. 28, '65, m. o. Sept. 5, '65. 
 Spencer E. 
 
 Story E. e. Nov. 25. til. 
 
 Stradley TV. e. Dec 21. '63. m. o. Vug. 31. '65. 
 Sollards W. e. March 28, '64, prisr. of war when 111. 
 
 o. Aug. 21, '65. 
 Townley R. e. June 10, '61. disd. for disability Oct. 
 
 20. '62. 
 Thomas J. e. Oct. 14, '61. severely wd. in the arm 
 and leg at Pittsburg Landing, April 6. '62. and 
 disd. on Surgeon's certificate, July 1, '62. 
 Trumbull T. e. June 1. '61, severely wd. at the 
 battle of Stone River, and disd. at Louisville on 
 account of wds. 
 Tumbull J. G. e. Sept 10. '61. 
 Thornton N. M. e. June 12. '61. m. o. July 9, '64. 
 Thorp C. e. Aug. 28. '62. m. o. Aug. 6. '65. 
 Tuhbs E. A. e. Sept. 1. '61. m. o. April 19. '62. 
 Tennison J. e. March 10, '64, m. o. March 9, '66. 
 Thompson I. S. e. Dec. 1. '61. 
 Tinker G. E. e. Sept, 15. '61. died of wds. Jan. '64. 
 Ujat B. B. e. Aug. 1, '61. died at St. Louis, June 3,'62. 
 Pessv J. e. March 1. '65. deserted March In, 65. 
 Vail I. L. Corpl. e. Sept. 19. '61. m. 0. Nov. 24, '65. 
 Vallannlnghani Vf. A. c Dec. 15. '61. 
 Vallanningham S. e. Dec. 15, 1861, disd. Jan. 9, '62. 
 White J. e. Feb. 25, '64. 
 
 Wells J. H. 2d Lieut, e. June 13. '61. m.o. June 24, '64, 
 prmtd. from 1st Sergt. to 2d Lieut. Julv 2, '64. 
 wd. twice at FrecJericKton, and twice at Fort 
 Donelson. 
 
HENRY COUNTY \VAR RECORD. 
 
 589 
 
 Wilder \V. F. e. Oct. 1, '61. 
 Walters W. e. Feb. IS. '62. ra. o. July 7. '64, 
 wales E. M. Sergt. e. May 6, 'Hi. m. o. Way Hi. 'iiti. 
 Wagoner <'. Corpl. e. May 6. "til. m. o. May HI. '66. 
 Webber II. e. Sept 10. '62, captd. at ('u minings. <;a. 
 
 was ill Ainlcisu'ivilli- prison four months, then 
 
 paroled, m. o. Slay 16. 'lit;. 
 Want 0. Corpl. (colored) e. Nov. 18, '68, died ol 
 
 disease contracted In the service. 
 Wearmouth N'.e. Aug. 4. '62. disd. at Camp Hooker, 
 
 Tenn. June 10. '65. by order War Dept. 
 Wavatt W. 
 Williams K. G. 
 
 Williamson T. e. Aim. 24, '61. killed at Pea Ridge, 
 March 7, -62. 
 
 White H. i'. Oct. 1, '64, dialled, disd. Aug. 30, '65. 
 for disability. 
 
 WilbeerJ. u. e. Aug, 31, '61. disd. on account wds. 
 Jan. 24. '63. 
 
 Williams W. W. Corpl. e. Aug. 30, '61. disd. on ac- 
 count wds. March 15. '63. 
 
 Williams A. J. e. Vim'. 81, '61, died May 81, "68. 
 
 Walerburg L. e. Feb. 25, '64. 
 
 Westerland E. died '63. 
 
 Wells N. e. March 81, '65. 
 
 Wilson W. in. o. Sept. 30. '65. 
 
 Warner J. C. Corpl. e. Nov. 17. '64. m.o. Nov. 16. '65 
 
 Westerland H. Sergt e. Nov. 9, '65, promoted to 2d 
 
 Lieut, in. o. Nov. 80, '65. 
 Wilkins <:. \. napt. .•. Aug. 25, '61, promoted from 
 
 1st Lieut. Oct. 27. '68, m, o. Oct. 11. '64. 
 Welch G. 2d Lieut, e. Dec. 26, '61, res'd Aug. 31, 62. 
 Wilkinson 11. V. 1st Lieut e. Maj 81, '64. 
 Wilson C. e. March 16. '65. deserted April 6. '65. 
 Wadsworth W. Corpl. e. Aug. 20, '62. 
 Warren J. F. e. Oct. 81. '63, descried Nov. 18, '63. 
 
 Walstriem <;. c. Nov. 16. '63. in. 0. Dee. 8. "65. 
 Wier K. R. e. May 13, "64. 111. o. Oct. 17. '64. 
 Wier R. t. e. Feb. 2. '65. 
 
 Wolf .1. 
 
 Wesl J. e. Feb. 11, '65. in. 0. Sept. 30, '65. 
 Walters ('. L. e. Kel.. 11. '65. m. 0. Sept. 80, '65. 
 Willoughhv A. e. Feb. 17 
 
 Watts W. II. e. Dee. 21. '68, m. o. Aug. 31. '65. 
 Wllfong M. V. e. Jan. 25, '64. m. 0. Aug. 31. '65. 
 Whitaker T. e. Dec -21. '63. m. a Aug. 31. '65. 
 Wagnes H. e. Nov. 17, '68, deserted Jan. 15, '63. 
 
 Youngson W. W. 
 
 Zankiel F. e. Feb. 27, '65, in. 0. Dec. 16, '65. 
 
Too-Lates. 
 
 GALVA TOWNSHIP. 
 
 JOHNSON OLiOf, deceased, whose portrait appears in this work, was born in the parish 
 of Soderala and Rosen wall, department of Gefle, Sweden, Jan. 30, 1820. He was the son of 
 lohn and Martha Johnson. He came to America with a company, under the leadership of 
 Eric Jansen, and assisted in the establishment of Bishop Hill Colony, Henry Co. 111. in 
 1853. He was one of seven Trustees andbusiness manager and financier. In 1861 he removed 
 with his family to Galva, which he named "Gene," after his native place in Sweden; but 
 it was never properly pronounced in English, and finally the orthography was changed to 
 Galva. Here he engaged in farming, real estate and grain dealing. He was a liberal, chari- 
 table and public spirited man. During the war he contributed liberally of his ample means 
 to support the soldiers, and visited in the field a company raised at Bishop Hill with sup- 
 plies. He returned to Sweden in 1849, an< ^ raised over $6,000 for Bishop Hill Colony. He 
 was a man of great executive ability and business energy, and highly respected by citizens 
 of his adopted country as well as his own countrymen. He was married Nov. 3, 1843, to 
 Christine Johnson. Their first three children died in infancy; three daughters living : Oliva, 
 Chr stine, and Lillie Valnora. After a life of marked usefulness and integrity, he died July 
 18, 1870. 
 
 BOLING THOS. Painter, Galva; born in Putnam Co. Ind., March 30, 1848; came to this 
 Co. in 1874; Rep; Lib. Mr. Boling is one of our most excellent painters in the county, hav- 
 ing followed the trade for 16 years, and gained a reputation unequaled by any. He solicits 
 the patronage of the public. During the war he served in the 146th Reg. Co. I. under Capt. 
 G. W. Baker, and fought successfully in 37 battles. His discharge is worthy of consideration. 
 Was married to Mary McKibbon the 23d day of June, 1S69; has four children, all living. 
 
 CLOVER TOWNSHIP. 
 
 SKINNER A. A. Woodhull; Prop. Skinner's Hotel; born in Franklin Co. Pa., June 6, 
 1841; came to the state and Co. 1865; has family, two children : Clarence D., born Sept. 29, 
 1874; Viola, born Sept. 10, 1876; wife was Miss Bell E. Mumma, born in Mount Carroll, 111; 
 married Feb. 2, 1871, served 2j4 years in the Signal Service, U.S.A.; Rep. 
 
 COLONA TOWNSHIP. 
 
 REESE THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Coal Valley; born in Carmarthen Co. Wales, 
 Sept. 26, 1835; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Bapt; owns 320 acres of land; val. $16,000; 
 son of Rowland Reese, now of this Co.; has four sisters : Mary (now Mrs. David Hughs, of 
 Wales); Hannah (now Mrs. William Phillips, of this Co.); Ann, now living with Mr. Reese; 
 Jemima (now Mrs. William Morgan, in Carroll Co. Iowa); Mr. Reese's only brother died on 
 his way to this country; his mother, Lucy, died in 1865. 
 
 KEWANEE TOWNSHIP. 
 
 BIGELOW ARTHUR F. Kewanee; Live Stock Dealer, also Town Assessor and Com- 
 missioner; born in Chester, Mass., Oct. 9, 1835; came to Co. June, 1856; Bapt; wife's 
 maiden name was Alice M. Jefferies; married Oct. 24, 1869.