ill - 977-322 B52 HISTORY SURVEY, IIDHARY tf" .3 s Map of M? HENRT ..K -v-^ v / f\ \AiAt ix i~~ r^ f BY C. WALKER R-6.E. COUNTY Illinois CO. CHICAGO. BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY TAX-PAYERS AND VOTERS McHEKRY COUNTY; CONTAINING ALSO A Map of the County; a Condensed History of the State of Illinois ; an Historical Sketch of the County, its Towns and Villages; an Abstract of Every-day Laws of the State ; a Busi- ness Directory; Officers of Societies, Lodges and Public Officers ; a Department of General Information for Farmers, Dairymen, Etc., Etc. CHICAGO : C. WALKER & CO. 1877. 7, 3 Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1876, by C. WALKER &. CO., in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. CUtVEH, PAOE, HOYNE * CO., CONTENTS. IIISIOKH Al,. PAGES State of Illinois 5-29 General History of McHenry County 77-89 History of Algonquin Township., " Village of Algonquin.. Alden Township Burton Township Chemung Township... Village of Harvard Coral Township Dorr Township.. 99 City of Woodstock 100-105 Dunham Township 105 Grafton Township 106 Greenwood Township 107 Hebron Township 108 Hartlauii Township 109 Marengo Township 110 McHenry Township 111-113 Nunda Township 113-114 Richmond Township 115-116 Rtley Township 117 Seneca Township 117-119 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes- Interest Descent Wills and Estates of Deceased Persons Taxation Jurisdiction of Courts County Courts Limitation of Action Bights of Married Women Exemptions from Forced Sales Deeds and Mortgages Estray Game Weights and Measures Fences 29 29 30 31 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 35 36 36 . 37-40 Boads 40-43 Marks and Brands.. Landlord and Tenant Of Subscriptions to Books Forms of Notes, Orders, Receipts, etc.. General Form of Agreement With Clerk for Services Bills of Sale , Bonds Chattel Mortgages Lease of Farms and Buildings " A House Landlord's Agreement Tenant's Agreement Nqtice to Quit Tenant's Notice of Leaving , Real Estate Mortgage 43 44 46 47 48 48 49 49 50 51 52 58 S3 53 54 54 INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. On Sheep and their History 60 Long-wooled Sheep 61 Short-wooled Sheep 62 Wool Culture and Statistics 64-68 Bees and Honey 68 INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. PAOK8 Poultry 69 Small Fruit Culture 70-74 Fertilizers and Compost 74 Milk 75-76 Dairy Matters 339-346 Miscellaneous Items 347-352 TOWNSHIP DIRECTORIES. Algonquin 131-144 Alden 146-154 Burton 155-156 Chemung 157-167 Coral... 171-182 Dorr 184-200 Dunham 206-213 Grafton 215-221 Greenwood 224-231 Hartland 233-241 Hebron 241-249 Marengo 251-270 McHenry 274-287 Nunda 291-302 Richmond 305-316 Riley 320-330 Seneca 332-338 BUSINESS DIRECTORIES. Algonquin 144-145 Alden .. 154 Big Foot 170 Chemung 214 Crystal Lake 145 Greenwood 232 Harvard 168-170 Hebron - 250 Huntley 222-223 Johnsburg 290 Lawrence 170 Marengo 271-273 McHenry 288-'290 Nunda 303-304 Richmond 317-318 Ridgefield 205 Union 183 Woodstock 201-205 MISCELLANEOUS. 5ti Population of the United States Population of 50 principal cities Popvlation of Illinois by counties 57-58 Population and area of principal countries 59 Statistics of Agriculture 119 Local Statistics 120-122 Population of McHenry County by Townships... 123 Nativity and Foreign Parentage Selected Nativity Postal Laws Value of Foreign Money County Officers Town Government Boards of Trustees Township Officers 126-127 Lodges and Associations 128-130 Map of County Opp. Title. 123 123 M 55 1'24 1-25 125 224O49 PREFACE. rpHE useful design of a work like this will be evident to all who give it even a - casual inspection ; but the labor of preparing and completing it, the difficulties surmounted in gathering and compiling the facts, can scarcely be estimated by any one not experienced in similar undertakings* Oar intsntion has been not only to provide a convenient Directory, but als> to offer to our patrons a useful family book, which will be valuable not only to the present generation, but become more so to their descendants, in thus preserving, in a condensed form, the records of their families. In producing a fair and condensed History of McHenry County, it was our intention to call in person on the oldest settlers to obtain reliable information concerning the history, settlement and financial interests of each township. This plan was modified; circulars containing questions were distributed, in stead, to parties most capable of giving the facts. The part'es receiving the circulars were then visited by our historian, A. W. Cumin^s, Esq., and in many instances definite answers gained. We are sorry to say that in some cases an indifference or unwillingness to impart information was encountered, which accounts for the less complete history of some townships than others. We wish to thank other parties for their painstaking in collecting and forwarding items to the compiler. Among these are the Hon. Wm. A. McConuell, C. G. Getting and R.R.Crosby, of Richmond; Sidnev Disbrowand M. D. Hay, of Alden ; Hon. George Gage, of McHenry ; W. G. Billings, of Chemung ; James McMillan and Cameron Goff, of Nunda ; W. M. Jackson, of Coral; Geo. T. Kasson, of Woodstock; Dr. Wm. A. Nason, of Algonquin, who kindly loaned us a history of that village, prepared by himself; and John Brink, Esq., of Crystal Lake. In Greenwood, G. H. Garrison, A. W. Murphy and James Watson. For the facts regarding Harvard we are indebted to Mr. E. Ayer. To make the Township Directories as accurate and complete as was possible, we called to our assistance the different Assessors ; still, in a work of this extent, errors undoubtedly will occur, mostly in spelling of names. Even subscribers in giving their biographies have made mistakes in dates, too late discovered by them to be remedied. We have endeavored, leaving out the floating population, to give the name of each tax payer and voter. The information upon various subjects for farmers we have culled from the best sources. The Abstract of State Laws will be found valuable at all times. It would be impossible to make a work of this kind perfect. Neither could it be pub- lished without offense to some, whom it would have benefited. No claim to literary merit is made for this volume. It has necessarily been somewhat hurried in execution. Many facts, however, not before published will be found within its pages. We offer to our patrons this result of months of labor and outlay, in the hope that they will find it satisfactory. H I S T O E T STATE OF ILLINOIS. r I ^HE great and growing Commonwealth of Illinois possesses an area of 55,410 square miles. It averages 150 miles in width and 400 in length, com- prising a latitude from Maine to North Carolina. Its variety of climate is manifold and attractive. A northern temperature derived from one of the largest fresh-water seas, which preserves from greatest extremes of heat and cold ; washed on its entire western length by the tide of the Father of Waters ; ameliorated on the eastern border by the spent airs of the Alleghanies, it is one of the most fertile and favored of all the United States of America. The health maps, drawn for the government, represent a remarkably superior record. A table land of 600 to 1,600 feet above the level of the sea, it is, at the present stages of civilization and cultivation, largely free from malarial diseases and consumption. The Delaware Indians designated this vast tract as the abode of Superior Men the Illini. Early French settlers rendered it Illinois. To the antiqua- rian of the future the double significance or construction of the word will con- vey more meaning, perhaps, than at present. The appellation, Illini, was, doubtless, most appropriate to the primitive in- habitants of the Prairie State. Their prowess was long a successful foil to their fierce Iroquois foes on one side, and the relentless Sacs and Foxes on the other. This brave division of the aborigines was long a powerful confederacy occupying the most accessible and fertile region in the Upper Valley of the Mississippi. The beautiful country seems to have been the especial envy of their enemies, and the cause of prolonged struggles rather than petty feuds or the provocations of warfare. The territory was finally wrested from them and they were gradually diminished. The tradition of "Starved Rock," on the Mississippi, commemorates their last brave resistance, where the remnant of the tribes starved because they would not surrender. 6 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. The earliest European discoveries in Illinois date back over two hundred years. The middle of the seventeenth century brought French Canadian missionaries and fur traders into the Mississippi Valley. This was the cause, at a later period, of the establishment of the civil and religious power of France, from the foot of the Alleghanies to the Rocky Mountains, from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico. The dreamer and the conqueror of Florida, Hernando De Soto, had discov- ered the great river of the Western World, from Alabama's shore, three-fourths of a century previous to the founding of Quebec, in 1608, by the French. The Spanish adventurers, after burying their chief, De Soto, according to his direc- tions, in the Mississippi, left the wilderness, having made no settlement on their broken march from the coast of Florida to the river. In the condition found by the followers of De Soto the vast tract that they traversed remained, without farther exploration or settlement, until the Mis- sissippi was again discovered, in 1673, by two agents of the French Canadian Government, named Joliet and Marquette. These explorers were not, however, the first white travelers in Illinois, although the greater renown attaches to their expedition. In 1671, a man was sent by Talon as an agent of the Cana- dian Government, to call a convention of Indians at Green Bay. This man's name was Nicholas Perrot, and he made headquarters at Chicago. It was considered politic and advisable to secure all possible co-operation from the Indians before making an undertaking that their hostility might render totally disastrous. The pipe of peace and their friendship might afford assistance and success. Perrot called the Northwestern tribes into council and promised for the French Government its protection and advantages of commerce. . On arriving at Green Bay, he procured an escort of friendly Pottawattomies and a bark canoe and made his visit to Chicago. He was, doubtless, the first European who set foot on the soil of the future great State of the West, The story of Marquette and Joliet is well known. The former was a native of France, born in 1637, a Jesuit, a man of zealous devotion to the extension of Roman Catholicism among the American Indians. He was a man of rigid faith. Arriving in Canada, in 1666, he established a post at Sault Ste Marie two years later. He removed, the succeeding year, to La Pointe, in Lake Superior, where he taught a branch of the Hurons in the holy faith, till 1670. Then he went South and founded the mission at St. Ignace, on the Straits of Mackinac. Here he studied the language under a native teacher, and was joined, in the spring of 1673, by Joliet. They then moved forward by way of Green Bay. the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, and, subsequently, entered the Mississippi. They ex- plored it to the mouth of the Arkansas, and returned by way of the Illinois and Chicago Rivers to Lake Michigan. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 7 Marquette, on his way up the, Illinois, visited the village of the Kaskaskias, near the present Utica, in the county of La Salle. The next year, he returned and established the mission of the Immaculate Virgin Mary. This was the first mission founded in the Mississippi Valley and Illinois. He spent a winter in a hut on the Chicago River not far from its mouth. He died in Michigan on his way back to Green Bay, May 18, 1675. Other Jesuit missionaries previous to Marquette courageously braved the perils of the unknown wilderness of the Northwest. In 1672, Fathers Claude Allouez and Claude Dab Ion went from the mission at Green Bay through West- ern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, among the Foxes, Mascoutins and Kick- apoos, partly the route afterward followed by Marquette. FIRST FRENCH OCCUPATION. The name of Robert Cavalier de la Salle is inseparably connected with the pioneer history of Illinois. Dr. J. W. Foster has styled him one of the grand- est characters that ever figured in American history ; a man capable of originat- ing the vastest schemes, and endowed with a will and a judgment capable of carrying them to successful results. He was born at Rouen, France, in 1643. He renounced a patrimony to enter a college of the Jesuits, separating from them afteiward and coming to Canada in 1666. He had a brother among the priests of St. Sulpice, who were the proprietors of Montreal. The Superior of the convent granted to La Salle a large tract at La Chine, not far from Mont- real, where he engaged in the fur trade. He outran all his competitors in commerce with the Indians, whom he awed by his daring and exploits of travel. In 1669, he visited the great Iroquois Confederacy, at Onondaga, New York State, and thence with guides explored the Ohio River to the Falls of Louis- ville. The occupation of territorial Illinois for the French was accomplished by La Salle in 1680, seven years after that of Marquette and Joliet. He con- structed a vessel named the Griffin, above Niagara Falls, and sailed to Green Bay. He passed from thence in canoes to the mouth of St. Joseph River, reached the Illinois, via the Kankakee, in January, 1680, and erected a fort at the lower end of Peoria Lake, where the city of Peoria now stands. He named this fort Orev&eaeur. The site of the ancient fort is still to be seen. From this point, the bold La Salle determined to descend the Mississippi to its mouth. He did not accomplish the feat until two years later. Returning to Fort Frontenac, to get material for rigging his vessel, he left Crevecoeur in charge of Tonti, his lieutenant, who was soon driven off by the Iroquois. These Indians devastated the settlement of the Illinois, leaving nothing but 8 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. ruin in their way. On their return, La Salle and his company beheld a sight like the following picture from Davidson's History of Illinois : "At the great town of the Illinois they were appalled by the scene which opened to their view. No hunter appeared to break its death-like silence with a salutatory whoop of welcome. The plain Avas strewn with charred fragments of lodges, which had so recently swarmed with savage life and hilarity. 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. 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. The growing corn of the village had been cut down and burned, while the pits containing the products of previous years had been rifled, and their contents scattered. The suspected blow of the Iroquois had fallen with relentless fury." " Tonti had escaped. While passing down the lake in search of him and his men, La Salle discovered that the fort had been also destroyed. His partly constructed vessel remained on the stocks, but slightly injured. Not finding Tonti after continued search, he fastened to a tree a painting that pictured him- self and party sitting in a canoe, bearing a pipe of peace. To the picture was attached a letter addressed to Tonti." After fearful privations, Tonti had found shelter among the Pottowattomies at Green Bay. One of their friendly chiefs used to say there were "but three great captains in the world, himself, Tonti and La Salle." The singular genius of La Salle may better be understood by the following considerations : , Traders and missionaries, previous to his time, had no recourse to the Northwest, save by the Ottawa River of Canada. The insatiate hostility of the Iroquois along the lower lakes and Niagara River had closed this route to the upper lakes. Their commerce was carried on mainly by canoes, paddled along the Ottawa to Lake Nipissing, thence carried across the Portage to French River, descending it to Lake Huron. This exclusive Northwestern route for commerce in that early period was the means of establishing Jesuit missions in the region of the upper lakes. La Salle pondered and brought out the idea of opening a route by the Niagara River and the lower lakes to Canadian com- merce with sail vessels, and connection with the Mississippi. It was a magnifi- cent theory, and must have inspired him during many hardships in unsurpassed difficulties and great achievements. As a first step toward his object, he established himself on Lake Ontario, built and garrisoned Fort Frontenac, near the present city of Kingston, Canada. Here the French crown made him a grant of land, and provided a body of troops which enabled him to clear his passage to Niagara Falls, holding back the invading Iroquois. Successful in this, he deemed it safe to attempt another HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 9 great and heretofore untried undertaking, that of advancing to the Falls with an outfit for building a ship to navigate on the lakes. All credit to his daring project, though the purpose was defeated by a combination of unfavorable cir- cumstances. The Jesuits were enemies of La Salle, because he had abandoned them and affiliated with a rival order; therefore they plotted against his designs. The trade of Lake Ontario, which otherwise would have flowed to Quebec, was under^the control of La Salle, at La Chine, and turned into the new chan- nels he projected ; this also excited the jealousy of the fur traders. While only bark canoes were paddled at snail's pace along the Ottawa, he was pre- paring to appropriate, in his own way, the trade currents and centers of the lakes and the Mississippi. The small traders were envious; treasonable revolt split the ranks of his own associates. All this ended in his assassination, pre- maturely cut off his great plans, and finished his achievements. He was shot by one of his men, on the 19th of March, 1687, near the mouth of Trinity River, in the valley of the Colorado. At the time of his murder, he was on his way to Illinois, having determined to travel the long distance on foot. Subsequent to this, he had explored a portion of New Mexico in search of silver mines, but met only disappointment. Returning to his colony of French emigrants, which he had conducted from their mother country to Illinois, he found them reduced to forty souls. In 1682, after leaving Fort Crevecoeur in charge of Tonti, he descended the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico. There he erected a standard, inscribed with the arms of France, and taking formal possession of the whole known valley, in the name of Louis XIV, the reigning sovereign, he named it LOUISIANA. He then proceeded to France, was appointed Governor of these possessions in the New World, and returned with his fleet and emigrants. Dr. Foster, whose words we have before quoted, remarks: " Had ample facilities been placed by the King of France at the disposal of Robert Cavalier de la Salle, the result of the colonization of this continent might have been different from what we now behold." EARLY PIONEER SETTLEMENTS. The old Indian Kaskaskia village on the Illinois River, in the county of La Salle, was the scene of a temporary settlement in 1682. It was called Fort St. Louis. A mission was connected with it, and, in 1690, it was altogether removed to Kaskaskia, on the river of that name, which empties into the Mississippi in St. Clair County. The settlement of Cahokia was also begun in the same year, and ranks as the oldest one in the State. It is supposed that the removal of the Kaskaskia mission was because the Chicago portage had been nearly abandoned, and in consideration of the dan- 10 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. gerous route by Lake Michigan. Travelers and traders were entering the Mississippi via the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. Let it be remembered that all the country south of the great lakes was called Louisiana by the French and their colonists. A removal of the settlement at Fort St. Louis, near to the Mississippi, was advisable in order to be near the line of travel from Canada to Louisiania. As early as 1721, the Jesuits had established a monastery and college at Kaskaskia. Before it passed from French rule, it became a townof two or three thousand inhabitants. For years afterward, it did not exceed fifteen hundred, and finally lessened, in 1773, under the British, to four hundred and fifty. While France ruled Louisiana, the population of whites and blacks num- bered not over ten thousand. In the region now comprising Indiana, trading posts were built at the principal villages of the Miamis, on the head waters of the Maumee, on the Wabash and the Piankeshaw villages at Post Vincennes. In all the territory of Louisiana, numerous settlements of more or less importance had been started. New Orleans was founded by Bienville in 1718, assisted or encouraged by the Mississippi Company. Antoine de Lamotte Cadillac founded Detroit in 1701. D'Iberville settled Biloxy, on Mobile Bay, in 1699. In 1730, the settlements throughout the area of the present Illinois comprised one hundred and forty French families, six hundred " converted Indians," numerous traders and temporary sojourners. Fort Chartres was built by M. de Boisbrant, a military officer, in 1718. He acted under command of Bienville, and under direction of the Mississppi Company. It was situated on the east bank of the great river, eighteen miles below Kaskaskia, and was the headquarters of the district of Illinois. In 1765, the English flag first waved from this old fort, and Illinois became a possession of Great Britain. In 1779, after the declaration of independence, Col. George Robert Clark took it from the English, and Illinois became a part of Virginia. It was then known as Illinois County. All this territory was ceded to the General Government, to be divided'into States of Republican rights, sovereignly, freedom and independence. DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE. The first Executive of Illinois, Governor Shadrach Bond, in his first annual message, urgently suggested the construction of the Illinois and Michi- gan Canal. In 1821, the Legislature appropriated $10,000 for surveying the route. Two engineers marked out the track and estimated the cost at $600,000 or $700,000. It was eventually completed for the sum of $800,000. In 1825, the Canal Company was incorporated, but no stock sold. In 1826, Congress gave 800,000 acres of land on the line of the construction. In HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 11 1828, Commissioners were appointed, and, with a new survey and new estimates, the work was begun. In 1834-35, an able report on the whole matter was submitted by George Farquhar. This has been styled the ablest report ever made to a Western Legislature. It became a model for subsequent action. The work of the canal finally reached completion in 1848. Its immense cost proved a safe and profitable investment. The remark has been aptly made, " It was not built as a speculation, any more than a doctor is employed as a speculation." The treasury of the State has been annually enriched from its net returns to the sum of $111,000. One impetus of the construction of this canal was the unprecedented sale of town lots along its course, especially in Chicago. Adjoining States caught the fever. " It cut up men's farms without regard to locality, and cut up the purses of purchasers without regard to consequences." In Indiana alone the building lots sold might have accommodated every citizen of the Republic at that time. The Legislature of 1836-7 engaged in the speculation. They passed a code for internal improvement unsurpassed in designs for the good of a young State. One thousand three hundred miles of railroad were to be laid out and built a line crossing the State in all directions. The few counties not reached by the canal, railroad or any river were offered a compensation of $200,000 to be distributed freely among the people. The work was ordered to be started simultaneously on both ends of these railroads and rivers, and at each river crossing. Twelve million dollars were appropriated, and Commissioners in- structed to effect loans on the credit of the State. These stupendous plans appear more remarkable when it is remembered that in those early days the population was short of 400,000. Many counties scarcely were dotted with a cabin, and railroads were a new invention. But a serious misfortune now clouded the sky of internal improvement. The State Bank loaned its funds extensively to Godfrey, Gilman & Co., and other houses, in order to draw trade from St. Louis to Alton. They failed, and the bank went with them. Witness the changed aspects of 1840. A debt of $14,000,000 hanging over 480,000 inhabitants, only six small cities : Chicago, Springfield, Quincy, Alton, Galena and Nauvoo. The State's credit was gone, the treasury empty, and not money enough among all the population to disburse the interest of the debt one year. Providentially, a wise and honest Governor stood at the helm^ and steered safely beyond the rocks of repudiation. HISTORY OF THE "COMPACT OF 1787." Thomas Jefferson was an early emancipator. He was in favor of the exclusion of slavery from the territory ceded to the General Government by Virginia. As often as the question came up in Congress assembled, the sturdy President's theory 12 HISTORV OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. was put down by the majority of Southern votes. Still Jefferson was earnestly trying to mark out a system of government for the Northwestern Territory. In July, 1787, an act was pending wherein the anti-slavery clause had been ex- cluded. Congress was convened in New York city. Rev. Dr. Manasseh Cut- ler, of Massachusetts, was pleading the interests of the Northwestern Territory. While the slavery concession to the South was deemed sufficient to carry the act, Massachusetts owned the territory of Maine, and wished to force it on the market. Dr. Cutler came, representing a company who were desirous of pur- chasing a tract of land included in Ohio. It was a speculation and for coloni- zation purposes. At this time, Government money rated eighteen cents on a dollar. This Company proposed to purchase 1,500,000 acres. Dr. Cutler represented a call for 5,500,000 acres. This was a tempting sale. It would ma- terially reduce the national debt. Jefferson's policy provided for the public credit. At this juncture, a remarkable man, in the person of Dr. Cutler, infused and turned the tide of events by which a vast and prolific empire in the rich States of Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan became forever con- secrated to the honesty and prosperity of freedom. On this memorable July of 1787, in the legislative halls, the Southern mem- bers rallied around Dr. Cutler. He was, as history represents, a man of great parts and a courtly gentleman. He graduated at Yale, received his A. M. from Harvard and D. D. from Yale. He had taken degrees in three learned professions and published a scientific work on the examination of plants. His presence was commanding, his face comely and bold. He stood second tc- Franklin as a scientist of America. The Southern members declared him to be the most gentlemanly man of the North. Massachusetts was opposed to opening the Northwestern region. This sharpened the zeal of Virginia, and the South lauded Dr. Cutler. He dined with the English Minister and his guests, the Southern gentlemen. While he thus made friends with the South, enabling himself to command the situation, Massachusetts could not vote against him, because many of her constituents were personally interested in the Western speculation. Dr. Cutler, true to deep and noble convictions, drew up " one of the most compact and finished documents of wise statesmanship that has ever adorned any law book." Preceding the Federal Constitution, it was an immortal antecedent. The Constitution of Massachusetts, adopted three years before, in the "Articles of Compact" a title borrowed from Jefferson comprised the following marked points : 1. The exclusion of slavery from the Territory forever. 2. Provision for public schools, giving one township for a seminary, and f every section numbered 16 in each township ; that is, one-thirty-sixth of all the land, for public schools. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 13 3. A provision prohibiting the adoption of any constitution or the enact- ment of any law that should nullify pre-existing contracts. Be it forever remembered that this compact declared that " Religion, mo- rality and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall always be encouraged." Dr. Cutler stood firm to his platform. He declared it was that or nothing - & ~ and that unless the land could be made desirable, it was not wanted. He then took his horse and buggy and drove to Philadelphia to join the Constitutional Convention. July 13, 1787, the bill was unanimously adopted. Every Southern mem- ber voted for it. Mr. Yates, of New York, was the only man who voted against it. The States voted as States and Yates lost his vote. The compact was safe beyond repeal. This act has been designated as being the salvation of the Republic and the death-blow to slavery's perpetuation. The South discovered their blunder and tried to repeal. In 1803, Congress referred it to a committee over which John Randolph presided. He declared the compact beyond repeal. Illinois proved to be a sanguinary field for the " irrespressible conflict." A prolonged struggle was necessary to preserve its soil inviolate for freedom. Southern portions of the State had been settled from the slave States. Their customs and institutions followed as a natural consequence. The north- ern parts of the State were populated from the North and East. Different sections opposed and disliked each other. Slavery was existing in the southern localities, and among the old French settlers. The seeds of hatred and pro- vincial contempt which germinated in rancorous perfection in the war of the rebellion of 1861, in those early days were self-sown in the breasts of Southern immigrants. On the other hand, the Northern settlers regarded the Southerners with a corresponding disrespect and dislike. Yankees were " a tricky, penuri- ous, peddling race, filling the country with tinware, brass clocks and wooden nutmegs." The Southerner was " a lean, lank, lazy being, burrowing in a hut, rioting in whisky, dirt and ignorance." This prejudice, tempered with some grains of truth, was a long time dispelling. Such a condition of scattered society offered but a poor reception for the compact of 1787. So powerful was their predilection for slavery, the French settlers were permitted to retain their slaves. Planters were allowed to move their slaves, provided they would give them the choice of freedom or years of bondage for their children until they reached thirty. If the slaves under these conditions chose freedom, they were required to leave the State within sixty days or be sold as fugitives. A bold effort was made to protect slavery in the State Constitution of 1817. It fell little short of success, and, in 1825, a convention was asked to make a new constitution. The scheme was tried again. The convention was defeated, but slaves were numbered in the census until 1850. 14 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. From the year 1800 to 1818, the population of Illinois increased from 12,282 to 45,000. In the latter year, the State Constitution was adopted, a star was added to the flag, and two votes to the Senate. Before the war of 1812, no -money circulated in the territory. Deer and coon skins were the medium. The issues of the State Bank, created by the Legislature in 1821, were notes in the likeness of bank bills. These were a O 7 legal tender for everything, The bank was ordered to loan at any time, to the people, $100, on personal security, and larger sums on mortgages. A resolu- tion was passed requesting the Secretary of the United States Treasury to accept these notes for land. The French Lieutenant Governor, Col. Menard, resolved as follows : " Gentlemen of the Senate It is 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 the affirmative. Now, gentlemen, I bet you one hundred dollar he never be land office money." MATERIAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE. Illinois takes the lead in the agricultural race, in the number of acres under the plow, viz. : 25,000,000. Its soil is mostly a black sandy loam from six inches to sixty feet thick. On the American bottoms it has been cultivated one hundred and fifty years with no renewal. Around the old French towns . it has grown corn without cessation or replenishing for as many years. Every plant that grows in the tropical and temperate zones will flourish within the borders of the Prairie State. The mineral wealth is enormous and varied. Coal, lead, iron, copper, zinc, fire clay, cuma clay, common brick clay, varieties of building stone, sand, gravel, mineral paints, are all in rich store for the support of her advancing civilization. KING COAL. Four-fifths of the surface of the State is underlaid with the coal measures of geology. It has been estimated in recent surveys that this vast deposit ranges from forty to seventy feet thick. Forty-one thousand square miles has been named as the amount of coal fields in Illinois. This single item in the catalogue of her natural productions falls below appreciation in figures. The magnitude of such wealth is incomprehensible. Future millions of mankind are to be blest by these provisions of the Creator long before human beneficia- ries existed. Compare this coal -ted with other great carboniferous deposits of the earth, and a nearer understanding of its superior importance will be reached : In our own land, Virginia has 20,000 square miles of coal ; Pennsylvania, 16,000 ; Ohio, 12,000. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 15 Great Britain has 12,000 ; France, 1,719 ; Spain, 3,000 ; Belgium, 578. Illinois comprises about twice as many square miles as all these countries com- bined, and one-seventh of all the known fields on this continent lies within the bounds of this State. Her aggregate of co'al, sold for one-seventh of a cent per ton, would pay the national debt. At the present rate of consumption, the coal deposits of England will be exhausted in 250 years. Then she must extend her dominion or import her fuel. At the same rate of consumption, the coal in Illinois would last 120,000 years. ANNUAL PRODUCTS. Illinois has for many years produced more wheat than any other State in the Union. In 1875, she raised 130,000,000 bushels of corn. This is one- sixth of all the corn product of the Union. Two million seven hundred and forty-seven thousand tons -of hay was harvested nearly one-tenth of all the hay gathered in the United States. The hay of Illinois is equivalent to the cotton crop of Louisiana. Her farm implements are valued at $211,000,000 ; her live stock is only outvalued by that of the Empire State. In 1875, she had 25,000,000 hogs and packed 2,113,845, nearly one-half of all packed in the United States. The whole world is the market for the pork of the West, and the demand is increasing. The working classes of Europe are partial to Amer- ican cured bacon and hams. An apt writer has thus grouped the excellencies and advantages of the Prairie State : " Depth and richness of soil ; per cent, of good ground ; acres of improved land ; large farms ; number of farmers ; amount of wheat, corn, oats and honey produced ; value of animals for slaughter ; number of hogs ; amount of pork ; number of horses three times as many as Kentucky, the horse State." This State is only second in many other great interests. Here are some of the most important : Value of farm implements and products, of live stock and tons of coal mined. Her educational advantages and interests are superior. She has a permanent school fund only second to any other State. She pub- lishes great numbers of books, maps and newspapers. The shipping of this State ranks next to the metropolitan port New York. Illinois is third in colleges, teachers and schools; cattle, lead, hay, flax, sorghum and beeswax. She is fourth in population, in children enrolled for public schools, in law schools, 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, in boots and shoes manufac- tured, and in book-binding. She is seventh in the production of wood, though the twelfth in area. Some forests have been planted, and now more wood and timber are growing' 16 HISTOBY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. than the land produced thirty years ago. This is a matter for farmers to con- sider. The dearth of wood, of shade, forest and fruit trees on some of the most valuable prairie farms, might, in a few years, with moderate expense and little care, be obviated. A few acres less of wheat would, in many instances, secure more vigorous health to the families, more pleasure to the eye, more fruit, more comfort for the cattle. The farmer may cultivate his tastes for the beautiful and refined, with his acres, and make a home for his children that will aid in developing the finer qualities of mind and heart, and thus in no wise necessarily unfit them for the sphere in which they were born. Honest labor, rewarding toil, homely industry, may band with gentleness of soul, love of the beautiful and polish of manners ; and all these may unite to form the true nature's gentleman or gentlewoman. Illinois has completed 6,759 miles of railroad, worth $636,458,000; 3,245 engines and 61,712 cars are in use; these would make a train long enough to cover one-tenth of all the roads in the State. Stations are five miles apart. More than two-thirds of the land is within five miles of a railroad. Last year, 15,795,000 passengers were carried 36J miles. This is equal to taking the entire population twice across the State. A large financial interest is merged in the Illinois Central Railroad. It was incorporated in 1850. The State gave each alternate section, for six miles on each side, and doubled the price' of the remaining land. The road received 2,595,000 acres and pays to the State one-seventh of the gross receipts. The State received, in 1876, $35,000 ; has received, in all, $7,000,000. Annual receipts from the canal are $111,000. Illinois manufactures, annually, $205,000^000 worth of goods. This com- pares favorably with New York and Pennsylvania. From 1860 to 1870, her manufacturing establishments increased 300 per cent. ; capital employed, 350 per cent. ; amount of product, 400 per cent. From these dry statistics, which are of incalculable interest as a measure- ment of agricultural, commercial and financial progress, turn to the contempla- tion of some of the GENERAL FEATURES OF THE STATE. From the eloquent Centennial oration, delivered by Dr. C. H. Fowler, at Philadelphia, by appointment of Governor Beveridge, we copy some fine para- graphs containing items of universal interest : " The great battles of history that have been determinative of dynasties and destinies have been strategical battles; chiefly the question of position. Thermopylae has been the war-cry of freemen for twenty-four centuries. It only tells how much there may be in position. All this advantage belongs to Illinois. It is in the heart of the greatest valley in the world, the vast region between the mountains a valley that could feed mankind for a thousand years. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 17 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. * * It has, altogether, 2,000 miles of water front, connecting with and running through, in all, about 12,000 miles of navigable water, including rivers and canals. "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 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 Rich- mond ; it favors every product of the continent, including the tropics, with less than half a dozen exceptions. It produces^ every great nutriment of the world, except bananas 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 full of food and an under layer of fuel, with perfect natural drainage and abundant springs and streams and navigable rivers, half way between the frosts of the north and the fruits of the south, within a day's ride of the great deposits of iron, coal, copper, lead, 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 population. In the early days, when Illinois was first admitted to the Union, her population were chiefly from Kentucky and Virginia. But, in the conflict of ideas concerning slavery, a strong tide of emigration came in from the East, and soon changed this composition. In 1870, her non-native population were from colder soils. New York furnished 133,290; Ohio gave 162,623; Pennsylvania sent on 98,352 ; the entire South gave us only 206,734. In all her cities, and in all her German and Scandinavian and other foreign colonies, Illinois has only about one-fifth of her people of foreign birth. " MILITARY STRENGTH AND PATRIOTISM. From the time when the call of Governor Reynolds, in 1832-33, stimulated the pioneers of the State, and the people drove Blackhawk and his warriors across the Mississippi, until the memorable hour when Abraham Lincoln at the head of the nation said, "The country needs the sacrifice," Illinois has nobly conse- crated her sons to the vindication and defense of the country. They have been no laggards from the front, no cowards in the battles of the Republic. For the Mexican War that broke out in May, 1846, 8,370 men volunteered; only 3,720 could be accepted. In the war of the Rebellion, 256,000 men were 18 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. enrolled for the State regiments, and through other States 290,000. This was a larger number than all the soldiers of the Federal Government during the war of the Revolution. The law of Congress only required men from twenty to forty-five years of age ; but Illinois sent them freely from eighteen to forty- five. The people were so eager to go they did not seek to correct the enroll- ment ; 20,844 were sent for ninety or one hundred days, for whom no credit was asked. Numbering one-thirteenth of the population of the loyal States, she sent regularly one-tenth of all the soldiers. Sherman marched forty-five regiments from Illinois in that grand sweep to the SEA. Illinois soldiers brought home 300 tattered flags. The first United States colors that were victoriously planted at Richmond was an Illinois flag. She sent nurses to every field and hospital to care for her sick and wounded. Among all her grand statesmen and immortal heroes, the name of the martyr President will glow as if every letter were a star of the first magnitude, through all centuries to come. Dr. Fowler says : " The analysis of Mr. Lincoln's character is difficult on i/ */ account of its symmetry. In this age, we look with admiration on his uncom- promising honesty. And well we may, for this saved us. Thousands through- out 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 sub- lime for our participation ; when it was all night about us, and all dead 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 blas- phemous at the North ; when the loyal men here seemed almost in a minority : when the stoutest heart quailed, the bravest cheek paled ; when generals were defeating each other for place, and contractors leeching out the very heart's blood of the prostrate Republic ; when everything else had failed us, we looked at this calm, patient man standing like a rock in a storm, and said : ' Mr. Lincoln 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 cer- tainty 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 history. 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 unpar- alleled civil war. A statesman, he justified his measures by their success. A philanthropist, he gave liberty to one race and salvation to another. A moral- HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 19 ist, he bowed from the summit of human power at 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 partizan. A commander, he was un- tainted 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 with- out 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 govern- ment. 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." RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS AND MORALS. ,Dr. Fowler says the State was born of the missionary spirit. 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. Rev. J. M. Peck was the first educated Protestant minister in the State. He was settled at Rock Spring, St. Glair County, in 1820. He published the first gazetteer of Illinois. The first College was started in 1828, in Lebanon, by the Methodist Episcopal Church, and named after Bishop McKendree. The next was Illinois College, at Jacksonville, in 1830, supported by the Pres- byterians. In' 1832, the Baptists established ShurtleiF College, at Alton. The Presbyterians built Knox College, at Galesburg, in 1838, and the Episcopalians Jubilee College, at Peoria, in 1847. The State can now boast of one well-en- dowed University the Northwestern, at Evanston, with its magnificent edifices, six colleges, ninety instructors, 1,000 students, and $1,500,000 endowment. Illinois owns $22,300,000 in church property, and has 4,298 church organi- zations. Nine million five hundred thousand copies of religious papers are issued annually in the State. The material resources of Illinois, vast as they are, are surpassed by educa- tional facilities and institutions. The compact of 1787 devoted, irrevocably, )ne-thirty-sixth of her soil to common schools ; and the first law inscribed upon the statutes, in 1818, gave three per cent, of all the rest to education. We have 11,050 schools, and by the old compact, there can be no legal interference with the Bible in the public schools. We have more volumes, in public libraries, than Massachusetts. Of the 44,500,000 volumes in the 20 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. public libraries of the United States, one-thirteenth belong to Illinois. In neAvspapers, she stands fourth, with a yearly increase truly marvelous. In 1850, 500,000 copies were issued; in. 1860, 27,590,000; in 1870, 113,140,000. In 1860, she had eighteen colleges and seminaries; 1870, eighty. There is but one record of a duel between citizens of Illinois on her own soil. Alphonso Stewart and William Bennett were the principals. The seconds agreed to make it a sham, and provide blanks. Stewart was in the secret. Bennett mistrusted, and, unobserved, slipped a bullet into his gun, and killed Stewart, then fled the State. Afterward, he was caught, convicted and hung. This terminated the use of the code of honor in Illinois. CHICAGO. "Queen city of the lakes and the prairies," positively, indeed, and com- mercially the marvel of the world. Through the greatest calamity of modern times, that destroyed her in a day, she arose like a miracle of resurrection, instinct with unparalleled energy, majestic with courage, beautiful and mighty. The youngest great city of the world. What is a Damascus of all the centuries in comparison with her to-day? What are the thousand years of Icelandic settlement, in comparison with Chi- cago's less than fifty? All cities shuddered, all lands trembled, all hearts suffered, when Chicago lay smouldering in the ashes of her unequaled prosperity. " To have struggled and suffered amid those fiery scenes is as distinguishing as to have fought at Thermopylae, or Salamis, or Hastings, or Waterloo, or Bunker Hill." In 1796, a mulatto from the West Indies, named Jean Baptiste Pointe au Sable, came here to trade with the Indians. John Kinzie was his successor, in 1804, the year in which Fort Dearborn was built. It remained only a trading post from that time, until the period of the Black Hawk war, in 1832. In 1833, the settlement about the fort Avas incorporated as a town. Voters were divided twelve voting for, one against it. Four years later, it became a city, embracing 560 acres. In 1869, it occupied 23,000. Grain was imported from the East, until 1837. The first exportation was made in 1839. A board of trade organized in 1848. It did not grow strong before 1855. Grain was sold by the wagon-load in the'street. At the present day, one-tenth af all the wheat grown in the United States is handled in Chicago. In 1854, the exports of grain from Chicago exceeded those of New York, doubled those of St. Petersburg, and the other largest grain markets of Europe. Chicago is, indisputably, the great railroad center of the world. Examine a complete map of the State, and see the eighteen trunk lines, exclusive of eastern connections. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 21 There are more than 10,000 miles of railroad tributary to this city. All these roads have centered here, by the instinct of capital. The city has never given a dollar to secure one of them. COMMERCIAL CHICAGO. The commerce of the city, in 1871, had reached $450,000,000. In 1875, it was double that. It is stated that one-half of our imported goods come directly to Chicago. Her banking capital is $24,431,000. Her wholesale business, in 1875, was $294,000,000. Notwithstanding the general depression throughout the country, a greater volume of business was transacted in 1876 than in any preceding year. The total trade of the city, for 1876, was measured by $652,000,000. It is a loss of eight-tenths of one per cent., in currency, from 1875, but a gain, if reckoned on a gold basis. Our manufacturers report $200,500,000 for the same year. Chicago is the commercial focus of the great Northwest. As the country prospers, so the city must thrive. The welfare of one depends on the other. If the farmer has poor crops, or receives but low prices for what he has to sell, he is less able to invest in luxuries or necessaries, and the city merchant and manufacturer miss the farmer's trade. With the single exception of hogs, the products of the farm commanded relatively low prices in 1876 ; but on the whole the produce trade compares favorably through the year with former years. The principal falling off was in wheat. Up to a very recent period, New York controlled nearly all the foreign trade of the United States, with much of that between the seaboard and the West. The prominent class in England and on the continent of Europe known as "importers," used to send their orders for wheat, flour and bacon to factors in New York, who filled those orders there, and insisted on having the produce of the West offered to them at their doors and nearly on their own terms. Now the majority of those foreign buyers have found that they can do far better to deal directly with the West, and are sending their orders to Chicago. Com- manding, as she does, a large part of the produce of the Northwest in the places where it is raised ; possessing the -ability to hold it in the country till wanted, and the facilities for storing it in immense quantities within her own limits ; the center of so vast a network of railroads, with a capital sufficient to control the movement in every stage, Chicago holds the key to the situation, and has literally forced the merchant princes of the Old World to come hither, as to the greatest primary market in the world. It is true she has powerful com- petitors in other countries, but that competition tends to enhance the im- portance of Chicago. 22 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. The same arguments apply to the trade of the Eastern States, which used to be supplied mainly from New York. Now the bacon from Chicago goes directly South, and corn goes direct to the New England consumer without the intervention of New York merchants. It is found that the inspection systems of Chicago throw safeguards around the trade in grain, flour, pork and meats, which are worth more than the handling charges here. There are now nineteen elevators for the handling of grain in Chicago. In addition to these, there are immense storehouses for all kinds of produce. Four hundred and fifty pairs of hands are employed in the public grain eleva- tors, besides the inspectors and the men who move the cars on the track, etc. The pork trade was not so well controlled by capital through 1876 as 1875, Chicago packs as many hogs as Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Indianapolis and Milwaukee combined, and she has become the model for operations outside, as well as the center for provision trade. There is a strong tendency to con- centrate stocks here, where they will command the speculative and consuming trade of the world. There was'a decided increase in receipts of flour for 1876, viz. : 3,014,286 barrels, against 2,625,883 barrels in 1875. The mills of the city have been running nearly to their full capacity all the year. The milling capacity of the West has greatly increased during the past few years. Kansas flours come here more sparingly now than they used to do. They are not as readily sold as those made in other sections ; they are good, but not white enough to suit the majority of trade. Recently Nebraska millers have sent flour to Chicago for the first time. The article is generally liked, and it meets with a ready sale. The average wholesale price for the year (1876) was about $4.75 per barrel for shipping extras, $5.75 on Minnesotas. The receipts of wheat, as reported by the Secretary of the Board of Trade, in 1876, were 17,491,057 bushels, against 24,206,370 bushels in 1875. The inspection into store, as reported by the State authorities, was 42,624 car loads, which, at 350 bushels to the car, would equal 14,918,400 bushels. The differ- ence between this and the Board of Trade report is due to grain consigned on track, and wheat billed through to Chicago. O O Receipts for oats were 12,654,621 bushels, against 12,916,428 in 1875, and shipments 11,688,471 bushels, against 10,277,134 bushels in same year. This falling off was owing to the relatively low prices during 1876, in addition to poor quality of the crop. The demand for rye was light through the greater part of 1876, while the volume offered for sale was unusually large. The receipts were fully doubled, being 1,401,121 against 699,583 bushels in 1875. Nearly all the distilleries of Chicago were closed during most of the year, and the shipments were greatly increased from those of 1875. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 23 The barley market has not yet recovered from the demoralization that set in after the panic of 1873, and the character of the crop has not tended to improve the trade. Receipts were 4,750,176 bushels in 1876 ; 3,107,297 bushels in 1875. Shipments, 2.868,468 bushels, against 1,868,206 bushels the preceding year. The records of the Union Stock Yards and Transit Company show that the volume of business transacted there during the Centennial year was in ex- cess of any previous twelve months. The total arrival of cattle, hogs and sheep was 5,669,420 head, or 417,519 head more than reported for any former year. It is a well-known fact that in many of the live stocks of the country the busi- ness for 1876 was a decline from 1875. * 1876 was more than ordinarily favorable for the dairy interest. The pro- duction in the West of butter and cheese was in excess of any former season. The healthy character of the butter trade Avas owing to the existence of a largely increased export demand. Receipts of cheese in Chicago were about 23,280,000 pounds, against 12,000,000 pounds in 1875. Receipts of butter, 35,384,184 pounds, against 30,243,247 pounds in 1875. The season closed with the West nearly cleared of wool. About 50,000 pounds of old wool were brought into the new season. More Colorado wool was handled in Chicago in 1876 than any previous year. This city bids fair to be the great distributing center for the wool of Illinois and the surrounding territories. The quantity of California wool sold here is increasing. The Western consumption of wool is also increasing. The hay crop of 1876 was an average one in the West, and secured in ex- cellent condition. Timothy hay of the crop of 1875 sold at $8.50 to $14.00 ; prairie at $6.00 to $11.00. Timothy of 1876 has ruled steady at $8.00 to $11.50, and prairie at $5.50 to $8.00 per ton. We have enumerated these statistics of the commerce of Chicago and the Northwest, for the years 1875 and 1876, for convenient comparisons in the future. We do not expect to enlighten the patrons of this book by presenting all these details of figures, for the farmers of Illinois are not an ignorant class of people who neglect libraries and fail to patronize and read the newspapers of the day. VARIOUS ITEMS. Chicago now embraces thirty-six square miles and has thirty miles of water front besides the outside harbor of refuge of 400 acres, inclosed by a crib sea- wall. The water provided for the city from the lake is as pure as any in the world. It is received through two tunnels extending to a crib two miles from the shore. The supply is brought from thirty-five feet below the surface, and is always .clear and cold. The closest analysis detects no impurities in the water reservoirs. The first water- tunnel is five feet two inches in diameter, 24 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. and two miles long. It can deliver 50,000,000 gallons per day. The second is seven feet in diameter and six miles long. It runs four miles under the city and can deliver 100,000,000 cf gallons per day. The water is distributed through 410 miles of water-mains. One-third of the city has been raised an average of eight feet, making the sewerage pitch 263 miles. In 1844, the streets were little better than quag- mires, and for years the reputation of the city for health> was anything but favorable. Now, it is emphatically one of the healthiest cities in the Union. Wooden block pavements were used in 1857. In 1840, water was delivered by peddlars in carts or by hand. Afterward, a twenty-five horse-poAver engine pushed it through hollow logs laid along the streets, till 1854, when it was car- ried into the houses by new works. The first fire-engine was used in 1835 ; the first steam fire-engine in 1859. Gas was used for lighting the city in 1850. The Young Men's Christian As- sociation was organized in 1858^ and horse railroads constructed in 1859. A museum was opened in 1863 ; the alarm telegraph adopted in 1864 ; the opera house built in 1865. THE MAILS. In 1831, the mail was taken twice a week from the city by a half-breed Indian, on foot, to Niles, Michigan. He brought back what news he could gather. In 1846, often only one mail a week went from and reached the young city. A post office was established in 1833. The Post Master nailed up old boot-legs on one side of his shop to serve as boxes for those who could afford to pay rent for them. The mail matter of Chicago has reached a daily average of 6,500 pounds. Its distribution to the territory immediately tributary to the city is seven times larger than the amount distributed in a corresponding region around St. Louis. CITY IMPROVEMENTS. The three grandest engineering exploits of the city have incalculably settled their advantages for the future. The construction of the tunnels under the lake was a glorious triumph of art and artisanship. The city, safely supplied with pure water above all contingences of failure, possesses one of the most im- portant elements of health and perpetuity mighty as an armed host. Whole squares at a time were lifted up several feet, on jack-screws, without interfering with the daily business conducted in the buildings. 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 twenty-four large bridges and two tunnels will convey both citizens and strangers "free" across the enlarged river. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 25 In 1833, the government expended $30,000 on the harbor, and then com- menced improvements on the river which have made it one of the curiosities of the country. It was once but a narrow, shallow stream that rippled over the sand into the lake. Now the largest ships are towed through the city branches by small tugs. It reminds travelers of the Thames in parts of London. The two great laws that aid the growth and fix the size of cities are helping Chicago. The extent of country for which it is a distributing and receiving center and the number of dealers that do this distributing are the workings of these laws. Monopolists only build up themselves. They never make cities. There is a vast region of mostly productive land west of this western metropolis, and trade tides flow eastward. No imaginary complications of human affairs can now picture Chicago as a Babylon of desert sands. She must, in the ordinary course of progress and civilization, remain the focus of countless centers of trade, travel and intelli- gence. There need be no more said of rivalry between Chicago and St. Louis or Cincinnati. These goodly cities are far enough away and near enough to preclude the probability of other great cities growing between them and Chicago. "Chicago,'* says Dr. Fowler, " is in the field almost alone, to handle the wealth of one-fourth of the territory of this great Republic. This strip of sea- coast 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 five hundred 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 residents at the post at that time were the wives of Captain Heald and Lieutenant Helm, and a few of the soldiers, Mr. Kinzie and his family, and a few Canadian voi/ageurs, with their wives and children. The soldiers and Mr. Kinzie were on most friendly terms with the Pottawattomies and Winnebagos, the principal tribes around them, but they could not win them from their attachment to the British. * The above from Dr. Fowler's oration as seen in Directory of De Kalb Co., published by H. F. Kett & Co., Chicago. 26 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 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!" w ' What ? Where? " eagerly inquired Mr. Kinzie. " Up at Lee's, killing and scalping," answered the frightened mother, who, when the alarm was given, was attending Mrs. Barnes (just confined), living not far off'. Mr. Kinzie and his family crossed^the river and took refuge in the fort, to which place Mrs. Barnes and her infant not a day old were safely conveyed. The rest of the inhabitants took shelter in the fort. This alarm was caused by a scalping party of Winne- bagoes, 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 Cap- tain Heald to evacuate Fort Dearborn, and to distribute all the United States property to the Indians in the neighborhood a most insane order. The Potta- wattomie chief, who brought the dispatch, had more wisdom than the command- ing 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 distri- bution for themselves ; and while they are engaged in the business, the white people may escape to Fort Wayne. " Captain Heald held a council with the Indians on the afternoon of the 12th, iii 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 con- fide 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 pow- der, 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 complaints 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 impending 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 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 27 Miamis, of whose tribe lie 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 proces- sion. The band, feeling the solemnity of the occasion, 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. The procession moved slowly along the lake shore till they reached the sand- hills between the prairie and the beach, when the Pottawartomie 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 exclaiming, " 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 cow- ardly 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 Rorian wielded his weapon vigorously, even after falling upon his knees weak from the loss of blood. Capt. Wells, who was by the side of his niece, Mrs. Heald, when the conflict began, behaved with the greatest coolness and courage. He said to her, " We have not the slightest chance for life. We must part to meet no more in this world, (jfod bless you." And then he dashed forward. Seeing a young Avarrior, 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 toward 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 28 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 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 sav- ages 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 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 aston- ishment she was held by him so that she would not drown, and she soon per- ceived that she was in the hands of the friendly Black Partridge, who had saved her life. The wife of Sergeant Holt, a large and powerful woman, behaved as bravely as an Amazon. She rode a fine, high-spirited horse, which the Indians coveted, and several of them attacked her with the butts of their guns, for the purpose of dismounting her ; but she used the sword which she had snatched from her dis- abled husband so skillfully that she foiled them ; and, suddenly wheeling her horse, she dashed over the prairie, followed by the savages shouting, " The brave woman ! the brave woman ! Don't hurt her ! " They finally overtook her, and while she was fighting them in front, a powerful savage came up behind her, seized her by the neck and dragged her to the ground. Horse and woman were made captives. Mrs. Holt was a long time a captive among the Indians, but was afterward ransomed. In this sharp conflict two-thirds of the white people were slain and wounded, and all their horses, baggage and [ provisions were lost. Only twenty-eight straggling men now remained to fight five hundred Indians rendered furious by the sight of blood. They succeeded in breaking through the ranks of the murderers and gaining a slight eminence on the prairie near the oak woods. The Indians did not pursue, but gathered on their flanks, while the chiefs held a consultation on the sand-hills, and showed .signs of willingness to parley. It would have been madness on the part of the whites to renew the fight ; and so Capt. Heald went forward 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 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 29 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 interpreted by the Indians, and the British General, Proctor, having offered a liberal bounty for American scalps, delivered at Maiden, nearly all of the wounded men were killed and scalped, and the price of the trophies was afterward paid by the British Government. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. BILLS OF EXCHANGE AND PROMISSORY NOTES. No promissory note, check, draft, bill of exchange, order, or note, nego- tiable instrument payable at sight, or on demand, or on presentment, shall be entitled to days of grace. All other bills of exchange, drafts or notes are entitled to three days of grace. All the above mentioned paper falling due on SUNDAY, NEW YEAR'S 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 da 6562 1090 Carroll 16705 Cass 11580 Champaign 32737 Christian 20363 Clark 18719 3940 755 2330 931 Clay . 15875 Clinton 16285 Coles 25235 Cook 349966 Crawford 13889 * 3117 *23 2999 Cumberland 12223 De Kalb 23265 1697 3247 De Witt 14768 Douglas 13484 Du Page 16685 9290 10692 3524 3799 8075 3535 8225 3070 1675 6328 Edgar 21450 4071 1649 Edwards > 7565 3444 Effingham . 15653 Fayette 19638 2704 Ford 9103 Fianklin 12652 5681 22508 5448 12429 3023 6362 14652 2887 4612 3807 4149 5862 3220 8109 7354 18604 4114 16702 3682 13142 10760 11951 4083 1841 7405 7674 1763 Fulton 38291 Gnllatin 11134 3155 Greene 20277 Grundy 14938 Hamilton 13014 3945 9946 1378 2616 483 Hancock 35935 Hardin 5113 Henderson 12582 Henry 35506 1260 1695 3566 1472 5762 4535 6180 3626 6501 41 Iroquois i 25782 Jackson 19634 1828 1542 Jasper... 11234 Jefferson 17864 2555 691 Jersey 15054 Jo Daviess 27820 2111 1596 Johnson 11248 843 Kane 39091 Kankakee . 24352 Kendall 12399 7730 13279 14226 17815 6121 5292 1553 5128 Knox 39522 7060 2634 9348 7092 2035 759 2333 274 Lake 21014 La Salle 60792 Lawrence 12533 3668 Lee 27171 Livingston. ... 31471 Logan.., 23053 58 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. POPULATION OF ILLINOIS CONTINUED. AGGREGATE. 187O. I860. 1850. 184O. 183O. 1820. Macon 26481 13738 3988 3039 1122 Macoupin 3272(3 24602 12355 7926 1990 Aladison 44131 31251 20441 14433 6221 13550 Marion 20622 12739 6720 4742 2125 16950 13437 5180 1849 Mason 16184 10931 5921 M assac 9581 6213 4092 McDonough 26509 20069 7616 5308 ib) McHenry 23762 22089 14978 2578 McLean 53988 28772 10163 6565 Menard 11735 9584 6349 4431 Mercer 18769 15042 5246 2352 26 Monroe , 12982 12832 7679 4481 2000 *21 1516 M on t "'omery 25314 13979 6277 4490 2953 M organ . 28463 22112 16064 19547 12714 Moult rie 10385 6385 3234 Ogle .. 27492 22888 10020 3479 Peoria 47540 36601 17547 6153 (c) Perry 13723 9552 5278 3222 1215 Piatt 10953 6127 1606 Pike 30768 27249 18819 11728 2396 Pope 11437 6742 3975 4094 3316 2610 Pulaski 8752 3943 2265 Putnam 6280 5587 3924 2131 c!310 Randolph 20859 17205 11079 7944 4429 3942 Richland 12803 9711 4012 Rock Island 29783 21005 6937' 2610 Saline 12714 9331 5588 46352 32274 19228 14716 12960 Schuyler 17419 14684 10573 6972 62959 Scott 10530 9069 7914 6216 Shelby 25476 14613 7807 6659 2972 Stark 10751 9004 3710 1573 St. Clair 51068 37694 20180 ' 13631 7078 *5 5248 Stephenson 30608 25112 11666 2800 Tazewell 27903 21470 12052 7221 4716 Union 16518 11181 7615 5524 3239 236 Vermilion 30388 19800 11492 9303 5836 Wabash 8841 7313 4690 4240 2710 Warren .... 23174 18336 8176 6739 308 Washington 17599 13731 6953 481C 1675 1517 Wayne 19758 12223 6825 5133 2553 1114 White, 16846 12403 8925 791S 6091 4828 Whiteside 27503 18737 5361 2514 Will 43013 29321 16703 10167 1732S 12205 7216 4457 Winnebago 29301 J 44'.l 11773 460 Woodford* 1895C 13282 4415 . Total... 2539891 1711951 851470 47618? 157445 *49 55162 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. 59 POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES. STATES AND TERRITORIES. Square Miles. POPULATION. R. R. 1872. Area in STATES AND g quare TERRITORIES. Miles. POPULATION. Miles R. R. 1872. 1870. 1875. 1870. | 1875. States. Alabama 50,722 52,198 188,981 4,674 2,120 59,268 58,000 55,410 33,809 55,045 81,318 37,600 41,346 31,776 11,184 7,800 56,451 83,531 47,156 65,350 75,995 112,090 9,280 8,320 47,000 50,704 39,964 996,992 484,471 560,247 537,454 125,015 187,748 1,184,109 2,539,891 1,680,637 1,191,792 364,399 1'321,011 726,915 626,915 780,894 1,457,351 1,184,059 439,706 827,922 1,721,295 123,993 42,941 318,300 906,096 4,382,759 1,071,361 2,665,260 1,671 25 1,013 820 227 466 2,108 5,904 3,529 3,160 1.76H 1,123 539 871 820 1,606 2,235 1,612 990 2,580 828' 593 790 1,265 4,470 1.190 3,740 Stales. 46,000 1,306 29,385 45,600 237,504 10,212 40,904 23,000 53,924 3,521,791 217,353 705,606 1,258,520 818,579 330,551 1,225,163 442,014 1,054,670 5,113 136 1,201 1,520 865 675 1,490 485 1,725 258,239 925,145 Connecticut Tennessee Texas Delaware Florida Virginia West Virginia Illinois Indiana Iowa 1,350,644 528,349 Wisconsin Total States Kansas 1,950,171 113,916 104,500 147,490 60 90,932 143,776 121,201 80,056 69,344 93,107 38,113,253 9,658 39,864 14,181 131,700 14,999 20,595 91,874 86,786 23,955 9,118 59,587 Territories. 857,039 Maine Maryland 392 Massachusetts 1,651,912 1,334,031 598,429 Dakota Michigan* Dist. of Columbia Minnesota Mississippi Missouri 246,280 52,540 New Mexico. Utah Nebraska 375 Nevada New Hampshire 498 1,026,502 4,705,208 Total Territories New York 965,032 442,730 1,265 North Carolina Ohio Aggregate of U. S 2.915,203 38,555,983 0,000,000 60,852 * Last Census of Michigan taken in 1874. * Included in the Railroad Mileage of Maryland. PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD. POPULATION AND AREA. COUNTRIES. Population. ^ ate of Census. Area in Square Miles. Inhabitants to Square Mile. CAPITALS. Population. China 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 27,439,921 16,642,000 10,000,000 16,464,000 9,173,000 5,921,100 5,000,f)00 5,021,300 4,861,400 3,995,200 3,688,300 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,669,100 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,812,000 1,818,500 1,784,700 1,500,000 1,461,400 1,457,900 1,180,000 1,300,000 1,000,000 823,138 718,000 600,000 572,000 350,000 300,000 350,000 136,000 165.000 62.950 1871 1871 1871 1870 1866 1869 1871 1871 1871 1871 1867 1869 1870 1870 1869 1871 1868 1870 1870 1869 1870 1871 1869 1871 1870 1871 1870 1871 1871 1871 1871 1871 1871 1871 i'870 3,741,846 4,677,432 8,003,778 2,603,884 204,091 240,348 149,399 121,315 160,207 118,847 195,775 3,253,029 672,21 761,526 292,871 635,964 11,373 29,292 34,494 12,680 ' 357,157 132,616 15,992 471,838 497,321 871,848 7,533 14,753 368,238 5,912 19,353 40,879 218,928 63,787 2,969 9,576 7,335 10,205 58,171 66,722 47,092 17,827 21,505 7.633 119.3 48.6 10.2 7.78 178.7 149.4 232.8 262.3 187. 230.9 85. 3.07 24.4 Pekin 1,648,800 3,251,800 667,000 108,199 1,825,300 833,900 1,554,900 3,251,800 825,400 244,484 332,000 420,000 1,075,000 210,300 136,900 120,000 314,100 169,500 224,063 90,100 45,000 115,400 36,000 160,100 25,000 177,800 91,600 162,042 47,000 36,600 43,400 40,000 70,000 48,000 30,000 3,000 15,000 20,000 10,000 44,500 12,000 20,000 2,000 7,633 British Empire United States with Alaska France Austria and Hungary Japan Yeddo Great Britain and Ireland Berlin Italy Spain Brazil Turkey 20. 7.8 441.5 165.9 115.8 290.9 8.4 15.1 166.9 5.3 4. 2.1 241.4 120.9 4.2 247. 75.3 28.9 5.9 15.6 277. 74.9 81.8 56. 6. 6.5 7.4 7.6 7.7 80. Persia Bavaria Holland New Grenada Chili Switzerland Peru Stuttgart Venezuela Baden Quito Hesse Hayti Costa Rica Hawaii .... Honolulu .... 60 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. SHEEP AND THEIR HISTORY. With the exception of the dog, there is no one of the brute creation which exhibits the diversity of size, color, covering and general appearance which characterizes the sheep, and none which occupies a wider range of climate or subsists on a greater variety of food. In every latitude, between the equator and the arctic, he ranges over the sterile mountains and through the fertile valleys. He feeds on every species of edible forage, the cultivated -grasses, cereals and roots ; he browses on aromatic and bitter herbs ; he crops the leaves and bark from the stunted forest shrubs and the pungent resinous evergreens. His coat is sometimes long and coarse, like the Lincolnshire ; short and hairy like those of Madagascar ; soft and furry like the Angola, or fine and spiral like the silken Saxon. His color, either pure or fancifully mixed, varies from the black or white of our own country, to every shade of brown, dun, buff or gray. With the earliest records of man we have mention of sheep. Abel was a keeper of sheep. Abraham and his descendants as well as most of the patri- archs were shepherds. Job had fourteen thousand sheep. Of Rachel it is said, "She came with her father's sheep, for she kept them." The seven daughters of the Priest of Midian " came and drew water for their father's flocks." Moses "kept the flocks of Jethro, his father-in-law ;" and David was a keeper of sheep ; and to the shepherds of Judea, watching their flocks at night, was announced their Savior's birth. Emblematic of purity, they have been used as sacrifices in the religious exer- cises of the earlier ages ; while the writers of all nations and creeds have dwelt with pleasure upon their virtues. Sheep formed the principal wealth of the Hebrew patriarch, and the term pecus (cattle), of the Latins, whence was derived jfecunia, wealth, was applied especially to them. It is generally believed that the fable of the Argonauts and the " Golden Fleece" rests with the facts connected with the first importation of sheep into Greece. And the old Spanish proverb, " Whereon the foot of the sheep treads the land is turned to gold," evinces an early appreciation of a concomitant to sheep raising which is quite overlooked by our farmers in their estimate of the value of sheep. A knowledge of the effects of breeding was early known to the race, as is shown in the Scriptural history of Jacob, and mention is frequently made by profane writers. The signs of a good ram are concisely laid down by Varro, by Virgil, in his third Georgic, and by Columella ; and though the Spanish nobility were looked upon with wonder in giving two hundred ducats for a ram. yet Strabo GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. 61 assures us that in his day (under Tiberius), they gave more than three times that sum for one of the breed of the " Coraxi," a Pontiac nation, believed to have the finest fleece in the world. The greatest recorded improvers in sheep in ancient times were Lucius Colum- ella and his uncle, Marcus Columella, who are reported to have crossed a variety from Africa with the breeds of Tarentum and sent the offspring to Spain. There they throve remarkably, attracting the attention of other nations to whom they were from time to time exported, and became the progenitors of all the finest breeds at present existing. The King of Spain, about the year 1800, presented the Elector of Saxony with a small flock of Merinos, and from these came the fine Saxony breeds for which Germany is famous. The first sheep were introduced into the United States at Jamestown, Va., from England, in 1609. About the year 1625, they were introduced into New York and Massachusetts. In 1676, they were spoken of as being " abundant in New England," and in 1790, it is said, flocks were numerous in New York. The first Merino sheep sent to this country, it is said, were smuggled out of Spain in 1793, but they were not preserved for breeding. Between 1801 and 1808, several pairs were imported by enterprising Ameri- cans ; but the French invasion of Spain and consequent sale of several of the largest flocks enabled the United States to obtain several thousand of the most improved breeds of Spanish sheep. The first Saxon Merinos were brought over in the year 1823 ; and for sev- eral years following they were extensively introduced. They were at one time quite popular, but other breeds proving more remunerative they have almost disappeared, and but few pure bloods can now be found in this country. It is a fact, perhaps not generally known, that Washington imported prob- ably the first iniproved breeds of English sheep introduced into this country ; and that from his stock was obtained, by Mr. Ouster, by crossing a Persian ram with Bakewell ewes, the Arlington "Long Wooled Sheep,!' mentioned by Mr. Livingston in his essay on sheep, published in 1809. Sheep are divided into Long Wooled, Short Wooled and Cross-bred the latter being obtained by crossing the long and short wooled sheep, either for the purpose of modifying the character of the fleece or improving the condition of the mutton. LONG WOOLED SHEEP. Among the long wooled sheep are the following : Lincoln, Leicester, Cots- wold, Romney Marsh and Oxford Downs, all of which have been introduced into this country from England, where, by careful and judicious breeding, the peculiar characteristics of each have been obtained. The Lincoln is probably the heaviest bodied sheep. They have been greatly improved during the past century, and from 1862 to 1870 carried off most of 62 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. the prizes for long wooled sheep in England. It is popular for crossing with other breeds. It is a sheep requiring rich soil and careful attention. A few have been introduced here from Canada. The Leicester. This breed was brought to its great perfection by Mr. Robert Bakewell, of Leicestershire, England, who. by a course of careful breeding, begun in 1755, obtained an animal which had established such a reputation in 1781) that he obtained over $6,000 for the use of three rams. They are a large sheep, mature early, and shear about seven pounds. They are not a hardy sheep. They require proper food, careful shelter and skillful treatment to be kept in good condition. The Cotswold.* "The Cotswold has an ancient history. It is said to have been introduced into England from Spain by Eleanora, Queen of Henry II, of England, in the twelfth century. Although there is nothing more than tradition to support this, yet there is some corroboration of it in the fact that in Spain there has long existed, and is now a breed of coarse, long wool sheep, not unlike the original Cotswolds in some respects. It is known, however, that in fifty years after this early date the wool of the Cotswold sheep was a source of material wealth and was jealously guarded by law." They are a large breed of sheep, producing a fleece about eight inches in length, and weighing from eight to ten pounds. They have been extensively introduced here, and full-blooded animals can be obtained in almost every State east of the Mississippi. The Romney Marsh. Its home is in the county of Kent, where it thrives on the low lands. It is a hardy animal, and will stand severe weather and poor treatment better than most breeds. Its fleece, which weighs from eight to ten pounds, is long and glossy, and much sought after by continental manufac- turers of mohair and alpaca goods. Oxford Downs are a cross between the Cotswold and Hampshire Downs. They are said to produce a fleece of better quality than the Cotswolds, and to thrive in some localities better than their progenitors. They have only recently become prominent in England, and have therefore not been introduced to any extent in this country. SHORT WOOLED SHEEP. The Southdown is perhaps the best known sheep on account of its superior mutton. It has been brought to its present perfection by careful attention during a long continued series of years. It derives its name from the Downs upon which it feeds a range of low hill* gradually descending to the sea shore, containing a dry soil covered with a rich but dense herbage. It has inhabited this section from the earliest times, but has been greatly improved during the past century. It has become thoroughly acclimated in America. * Shepherd's Manual, by Henry Stewart, published by Orange Judd & Co., New York. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. 63 They are very hardy, keeping up their condition on moderate pasturage, and readily adapting themselves to the different systems of farming in which they are situated. They fatten early, and the meat commands the highest price in market. The fleece, which closely covers the body, produces a valuable cloth- ing wool. The Cheviots derive their name from the hills upon which they are found, and by some are supposed to date their origin back to the times of the Spanish Armada, on the supposition that they swam to the shore, and escaped to the hills when the ships were sunk. The original stock has been greatly improved, and are now an excellent mutton sheep, at the same time producing a fair fleece of medium wool. The Merino, which we have before noticed, is the predominant breed in this country. During the past half century it has been judiciously bred here and so successfully as to obtain an individuality of its own. So favorable a reputa- tion has it obtained that rams have been sent to Australia to improve the fine flocks there. The French Merino has been introduced here in past years. It is an ex- cellent sheep, but hardly hardy enough to withstand the rigors of our climate. Its origin is as follows : In 1786, a small flock was imported from Spain and placed at Rambouillet, near Paris, France. In the course of fifty years, they had so improved as to be considered by many superior to the parent stock, both on account of size of sheep and improvement in staple of wool. It is not possible, in the limits of such a short article as this must necessarily be, to give a description of the crossbreeds, although judicious crossing is, per- haps, one of the most important points in the business of sheep raising. We cannot do better than to quote the remarks of Mr. Stewart, in the "Shepherd's Manual," upon the subject of breeding: " Breed for some well understood object. Learn and know the character of every ewe and ram in the flock. Remember that the male gives his impress upon the progeny most strongly. Purity of blood in the male is an absolute necessity. "It is cheaper to pay a fair price for good rams to a capable breeder who makes production of breeding animals his business, than to attempt to raise one's own breeding stock. " Animals that are not pure blood when coupled tend toward reversion to the inferior stock rather than progression to the superior. " Animals, as sheep, that are easily improved favorably, as easily retrograde; the rule Works both ways. " To feed well is the co-efficient of breeding well ; without good feeding, good breeding is of no avail. Breeding lays the foundation, feeding builds upon that. " The first cross is the most effective, the next is but half as effective and so on in the fractions J, |-, f , |, f^-, ff , etc. Unity is approached by dimin- 64 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. ishing quantities, and is thus never reached, so the higher we breed the less ad- vance is made in proportion." I The sheep industry must continue to increase in this country ; for, aside from the constantly enlarging demand for lambs and mutton, the home consump- tion of wool will insure a fair profit. Our manufactories, though at present suffering from the dullness of the times, are yet well appointed ; and we possess, in most branches of woolen manufac- tures, equal skill with .the English. Labor is not much higher, while fuel is de- cidedly cheaper here, and the advantage in this respect is likely to become, from year to year, more and more in our favor. The statement that wool-growing does not pay is not well-founded. And we think that if farmers would give the proper care and attention to this industry for a series of years, they would be satisfied as to the correctness of our views. From the following statement, it will be seen that, although the most of our flocks are of no well-defined character, such as the English. French, German or Spanish, yet the returns from the wool are even now greater than in those countries and, also, in some of the colonies into which they have been intro- Pounds of Wool Price per Annual Revenue COUNTRY. per Sheep. Pound of Wool. per Sheep. Great Britain 4.7 25 cents. $117 Australasia 4.1 37 " 1 61 Cape of Good Hope 3.2 33 " 105 Germany 2.1 41 " 85 France 3.0 18 " 54 Spain 3.5 41 " 1 45 United States 5.0 40 " 200 We take pleasure in quoting from a paper written by John L. Bowes & Bro., English wool merchants, upon the subject of American wool: "The estimate of wool clipped in the United States during the past year (1875) was 193,000,000 of pounds against 178,000,000 in 1874, and 175,160,146 and 163,000,000 in the four years preceding that ; we regret we are not in a position to give detailed information as to the quantities of each class produced ; but we can say that the varied climate of that country admits and encourages the growth of nearly every description, from the purest Merino to the commonest carpet wool ; no better delaine wool is grown in any part of the world than in the United States ; bright haired wools, also, grow there to perfection, and the cultivation of the Angora goat has recently been essayed with a fair amount of success. It only requires the adoption of an enlightened fiscal policy to secure for the wool-growers of the United States the reward due to their success in this branch of industry, a success due equally to their abil- ity and to the climatic advantages of which they are possessed." This is the language of a concern whose interests are entirely with foreign wools and ought to have weight with those who, owing, to small returns, slaugh- ter their sheep when wool is slow of sale. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. 65 The wool production of the whole world is estimated by Mr. H. C. Gary at 1,800,000,000 Ibs., of which twenty-five per cent., as we see by statistics below, is grown in Australasia, Cape of Good Hope and River Plate : 1875. 1874. 1873. 1872. 1871. Australasia 244,500,000 ft>s. 222,500,000 fcs. 190,250,000 fts. 181,750,000 fts. 185,750,000 fts. Cape of Good Hope 49,000,000 " 49,000,000 " 47,500,000 " 55,750,000 " 48,000,000 " River Plate 201,500,000 " 207,000,000 " 232,500,000 " 210,500,000 " 195,250,000 " From the foregoing table, it will be seen that there has been a marked increase in the production of wool in these countries in five years, particularly in Australasia. In our own country, there has not been any gain in the States east of the Mississippi during this period, but in California and Texas and in the Territories, there has been a rapid increase in the production of wool. In California, the increase being nearly, if not quite, one hundred per cent. ; the product being over 43,000,000 fts. in 1875. The number of sheep in Colorado, according to census, was (1870) 120,000. It is now estimated at over a million, and in the other Territories the increase is four-fold. We had expected to have given a statement of the growth of our woolen manufactories in connection with this article, but want of space forbids. We will merely remark that, notwithstanding the fact that forty to fifty per cent, of our woolen machinery is idle, yet the consumption is so great that we are obliged to import nearly seventy-five million of pounds of foreign wool in addi- tion to our own production to supply our wants. As it may not be uninteresting to our readers to know the price at which wool has ruled in this country, we append the following quotations from "The Practical Shepherd : " "From 1801 to 1807, wool bore low prices in this country; in 1807 and 1808, it rose to about $2 per ft. and so continued throughout the war of 1812, some choice lots fetching $2.50 per ft. When our infant manufacturers were overthrown, at the close of the war, in 1815, it again sank to a low price and so remained until the tariff of 1824 was enacted." Value of fine wool in market from 1824 to 1855: 1824. 1825. 1826. 1827. 1828. 1829. 1830. 1831. January 60 60 55 37 40 55 40 70 ' July 70 65 35 36 48 45 62 75 1832. 1833. '1834. 1835. 1836. 1837. 1838. 1839. January 65 57 70 60 65 70 50 65 July , 50 62 60 65 70 63 45 58 1840. 1841. 1842. 1843. 1844. 1845. 1846. 1847. January 50 52 48 35 37 45 40 47 July 46 50 43 35 45 40 38 47 1848. 1849. 1850. 1851. 1852. 1853. 1854. 1855. January 45 33 47 45 42 58 53 40 July 38 40 45 47 45 60 45 50 1857. 1858. 1859. 1860. 1861. 1862. 65 45 72 62 x 54 56 60 45 62 58 40 60 1865. 1866. 1867. 1868. 1869. 1870. 107 78 70 65 70 65 86 80 70 65 65 57 1872. 1873. 1874. 1875. 1876. 77 73 65 60 48 85 53 57 56 33 66 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. From the Annual Wool Circular of Messrs. Mauger & Avery, wool com- mission merchants, 149 Duane street, New York, we extract quotations of prices to date : 1856. January 46 July 47 1864. January 78 July 115 1871. January 60 July 75 The average price of domestic fleece wool in the United States, from 1827 to 1861, was for fine, 50. 3c. ; for medium, 42.8c. ; and for coarse, 35. 5c. ; average price for four years, from 1861 to 1866 (during the war), for fleeces, 63 to 83c. ; for culled, 56 to 61c. ; average price for ten years, from 1866 to 1875, inclusive, for fleeces, 44.4c. to 66. 6c. ; for culled, 34.2c. to 55. 7c. In conclusion, we would give the views of a person familiar with the wool trade whose candid opinion we have asked and which we think will be of service to our growers : " If you wish to be successful in growing wool, procure the best sheep, give them proper feed and shelter and the care and the attention they deserve. It does not matter much what the breed may be, if they can stand the climate. Long, combing wooled sheep produce the most valuable fleeces, particularly crosses between Cotswold, Liecester and Merino, but they must be carefully tended or else they become poor. Just at that portion of the wool attached to the skin a contraction of the fiber takes place, the staple is weakened at that point and the value of the fleece lessens from ten to fifty per cent. The Merino, more or less pure, is found in every neighborhood and is, perhaps, the predominant class in this country. In market it is graded according to blood in the follow- ing classifications : Full blood or XX ; three-quarter blood or X ; half blood or No. 1 ; quarter blood or No. 2. The value of the different quarters de- pends largely upon Fashion, who, by her demand for different styles of .goods, calls for various grades of wools, sometimes for very fine, again for lower grades, and frequently for long, lustrous wools. This is a fact that farmers should take into consideration and not slaughter their flock of a certain breed, because for one year, or perhaps two or three years, the price of that class of wool has been low. In a short time the demand for that grade will be renewed and full prices be obtained. " Farmers should be careful in putting up their fleeces. It is not material, as far as value of wool is concerned, whether it is washed or unwashed, provided the sheep are tagged in the spring, as the difference in price is compensated for by the increased weight of the unwashed wool. It is a mistake to suppose that GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. 67 fleeces can be put up poorly washed or stuffed with unwashed and for a series of years to advantage. We know that unscrupulous buyers, in their desire to buy all the wool they can within their limited price, will frequently pay as much for faulty as for choice wools, but if the growers only hold out for the difference in favor of their honestly handled wool, they will get it. Unfortunately they are too apt to follow the practice of their less honorable neighbor, and the whole section becomes, in a few years, noted for the shrinkage of the fleeces, buyers refuse to purchase these, except at low prices, which are unremunerative to growers, who then slaughter their sheep and thus put an end to a branch of farming which might prove a source of revenue yearly. " Now, as to time of selling. It has been truly said "that the time to sell is when everybody wants to buy," and of nothing is this axiom more true than of wool. In the summer, after a price has been established and all the dealers and manufacturers' agents are seeking for wool, eagerly competing to get the amount they require, then is the time to sell. "If you will look back over the quotations for fifty-two years, comparing prices in July of one year with the price in January following, you will see that in twenty-two years the price advanced during the period between July and January. In twenty-two years it declined, and eight years there was no change in the quotations during that period, which proves that, as a rule, it is better to sell soon after shearing than to hold for higher prices until the next year. "Now, as to best manner of selling wool. The custom, at present, is either for the manufacturer to send out an agent to buy, or, as is more generally the case, the local speculator buys up what he can in his neighborhood and ships it to the East to be sold on commission, paying five to six per cent, for selling. There is no question but what considerable profit is made by middle men, which might be divided between grower and manufacturer, if the standard of the flocks and care in washing and putting up wools were better. In Australia, at the Cape of Good Hope, and, in fact, all countries, the large clips are known by the owner's name; they have a well-known standard and are bought and sold year after year upon mere description, frequently without being seen. Yet, in this "progressive," "enlightened" country, there is so little ambition (or is it lack of honor) among our wool growers* that they will not put their names to their fleeces, because, in too many instances, they would very much prefer not to acknowledge them. When, if, by care, they had really produced a superior article, the fleeces might have gone into consumers' hands with their producer's name attached. Their merits would have been recognized, the grower sought out and contracts made year after year for the purchase at full market value. * With the exception of a few clips in California and Texas and some, perhaps, in the Territories, the wool of the Mormon community is shipped in bales, every one of which has the brand Z. C. M. I. Zion Cooperative Mercantile Institution. 68 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. Some attempts have been made by. farmers to bring themselves in direct communication with consumers by shipping their wool to agents in the East. John Brown, who was afterward executed for inciting the insurrection at Harper's Ferry, endeavored to act in such a capacity at Springfield, Mass., many years ago, but, for some reason or other, it did not succeed. Recently, some of the Granger organizations in different States have shipped the wool of its members to market, but the irregularity of the clips has made it difficult to give entire satisfaction to all. BEES AND HONEY. Bees are native to many lands. The Italian bee has been imported and crossed with our. stock, but no perceptible improvement has resulted. We are enabled to present the following items gathered from various and reliable sources : California promises to become the greatest honey-producing country. Re- ports of the superiority of its product are almost discouraging to bee culture elsewhere in this country. The Japanese, in their own land, are, perhaps, equally successful with cul- turists of bees in Italy. In the Japan exhibits at the Centennial, there was a picture representing some Japs engaged in straining honey into vases. The hives were pictured in oblong boxes fastened to the sides of dwellings. Great Britain exhibited straw hives with an aperture in the apex, over which was turned a glass dish for the reception of surplus honey. Bees have their natural enemies in moths and bee-eating birds, called the King Bird, which is not the King Fisher. It is smaller, more resembling the Phoebe or Pewee. The Langstroth hive, whose patent has expired, is reported the best from many authorities. Its advantage over others is a shallow construction. High or upright hives invite the moths. None are free from their intrusion. Con- struct shallow frames, not over eight inches deep or sixteen inches long. Set them horizontally in the low hive. From these bees will dislodge and remove worms as fast as hatched. In the upright mode of setting frames, the distance is too great, compelling the bees to cross the comb, thus allowing the worm to lodge and start its web, which the bee is not strong enough to remove. Surplus boxes on top of the honey board, five by six inches, with glass on the front end, are indispensable. Don't remove these till well-finished by the wax-caps made by the unerring little artisans. Early morning is the best time to remove filled boxes. Place in a dark room and the lingering bees will all leave in a few hours if you set the door slightly ajar. Then paste a cloth over the entrance to exclude flies and ants. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. 69 Some bee-culturists denounce bee-houses. Dark, ventilated cellars or a corner of an out-house, suitably prepared by partitions and air-circulation, have been very successfully used. Mice must, of course, be excluded. With any arrangement, be sure to watch for moths. The principal hive used in California is the Langstroth. There is one called the Harbison hive, wherein the frames, instead of being suspended, are held up at an exact distance from each other, one of the uprights being prolonged, rest- ing in a mortise on the bottom board. The top and back sides are movable. The surplus honey is all above the frames. The Langstroth hive, so generally in use, is expensive and bulky and should be discarded or modified by having a movable bottom board, cover, upper and lower story one and the same thing. Then there is the objection before mentioned, too, the moth plague. For wintering colonies or swarms, a report from the Michigan College Apiary, for 1876, offers some good suggestions. The colonies were all removed from the cellar once in January, once in March, temporarily, for purifying flight. They were not removed to the summer stands till the middle of April. All but one, composed of old bees, came through the winter in good condition. Those kept breeding into October consumed all the pollen. This lack was supplied by feeding during the last of April. Soon as the bees could fly in suitable weather, they would not touch the meal. Syrup was sparingly fed till fruit trees were in bloom. During the summer they were not allowed to swarm, but were divided. Three colonies were lost by their going off, which would have been prevented had the queen's wings been previously clipped. All have since been slightly cut. Basswood, locust, crab-apple trees and shad-bush are surrounding the grounds of this apiary. Evergreens are also set out for wind-break and shades for bees. Grapevines, yellow trefoil clover, mignonette, black mustard, borage, buckwheat, sunflowers, are all honey-favoring plants and good to cultivate around the hives of bees. ABOUT POULTRY. Does it pay to keep hens? is a question no farmer ought ever to ask. If it does not pay for marketable purposes, it is certainly valuable to every family to have eggs and fowls for a healthful variation of diet. Pecuniary profits from raising fowls are very uncertain. Without some degree of care in giving food and providing for cleanliness, no profit can be secured. Domestic birds are often infested with lice, which prevents their prosperity or kills them. Sulphur, scattered freely about their perches, is a good preventive; or whitewash, made of caustic lime, spread over the building used for their shelter. All hens are destructive to grain fields. It is not always profitable to let them roam over farm or garden when crops are in progress of ripening. 70 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. There is greater requirement for feed in the largest breeds. A preference for common fowls has been expressed by persons of experience in raising. It is said the black Leghorn breed is better. The hens are almost perpetual layers and not disposed to set. It is argued by some that if fowls are fed well they can. at any time, be turned into the garden without material damage. Owners must be their own judges of this. It is certain that they will pick up bugs and worms which are destructive to fruit and grain. Medium sized fowls are better foragers than the larger breeds, and are, therefore, better searchers for farm pests. Fowls need a variety of food, both for the flavor of their flesh when cooked, and the richness and tone of their eggs. When they are limited to small pens, scraps of meat from the table, leaves of vegetables and bread crumbs should be given them. If necessary, deprive the pigs of pieces from the table; fowls need them most. If they are satisfied with their food, they will seldom peck off each other's feathers. No one particular 'kind of food is "best." Raw and cooked meals mixed prevent clogging. Much grain should not be given the young ones, except the last at night, when it will tempt a hearty meal, and re- main in the crop to give support through the night. Wheat, or other tempting grain, should not be given just after soft food. It will kill delicate breeds, often when the cause' is unknown. Cooked and raw meals of different kinds may, with advantage, be mixed with minced grass. A quantity may be thus kept fresh and cool through the day. Bone dust, valuable for large breeds, should be added to soft food : one-tenth to one-twentieth of the dry meal, or it may be first boiled, and the meal mixed with the soup. Fresh water and lime are indispensable. For merely your own use, do not keep too many hens. Kill off the old ones every year ; save the pullets. In this way you will have more eggs. Give your fowls warm quarters in winter, else they will not lay. SMALL FRUIT CULTIVATION. THE STBAWBERRY. In some localities of the Northern States, a winter protection is beneficial^ if not needful. Some of the most successful growers protect their beds every autumn. A larger crop is certain to follow by so doing. The embryo fruit- buds are formed in the fall, therefore frequent and sudden changes of tempera- ture will often weaken, if not destroy, them. Where plants are covered with snow all winter, other protection is not so essential as where there is little snow, with frequent freezing and thawing. A covering of straw, hay or leaves to the depth of one or two inches is sufficient. Frozen plants thawed in the shade are less injured than when exposed fully to light. If protection does slightly retard the blooming, the plants may develop faster after starting than if unprotected- GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. 71 The strawberry is mostly exempt from disease. Blight from sudden changes of weather, mildew of leaves in warm, wet weather or a kind of rust are its chief dangers. It is often injured by the larvae of insects. Sometimes the roots suffer from the wire worm, and the leaves from the rose slug. Hand picking, or the use of lime, is the surest method of destroying the slugs. Thorough cultivation is the most effective for the worm. The plant louse, or green fly, attacks the roots when the soil is loose about them; they choke, the growth. Flour of sulphur scattered among the leaves is a good preventive of the green fly's ravages, and also attacks of the red spider. No kind of soil is equally adapted to all varieties of the strawberry. Deep, rich, sandy loam has been most recommended. It is, perhaps, the best, as a rule. A light sand or heavy clay may be brought into condition to produce fine berries, but a deep soil, light or heavy, is required by the strawberry. When the soil is naturally very wet, it requires uhderdraining. There are few farms where deep plowing would not make the soil suitable for strawberry beds. Too many acres and too little care is the common cause of failure in fruit culture. Old plants seldom bear as large berries as young ones. Plants that have been stimulated will rarely last more than two or three years. It is safe not to expect more than two crops, and to make new beds on fresh soil every year or two. Varieties. It is premised that varieties of a Western origin generally produce the largest, softest and most acid fruit. The best known of these are : Austin, Iowa, Downer's Prolific, Green Prolific, General Scott and Victory. The well known Early Scarlet is an Eastern variety, also the favorite Wilson. It is well not to be too sanguine of the value of new seedlings. They often appear better the first season than afterward. It is easy to originate varieties, but to secure one superior or equal to the best already in market is not so By observation and inquiry the very best varieties may be procured. Let the purchaser, however, not forget the botanical distinction of perfect or stami- nate and pistillate flowers. The former will bear fruit without the proximity of pistillate plants, while the latter alone will not. It is best to seek the plants of perfect varieties. THE RASPBERRY. Cultivation by roots and root cuttings is the best method for the raspberry. From the seed is only desirable to produce new varieties. Its natural manner of propagation is by suckers. Some cultivated varieties give suckers sparingly; others start them abundantly. Any plant that naturally produces suckers from the roots may be propagated by cuttings of the same. 72 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. DIRECTIONS. Take up the roots when the plants have ceased to grow, the latter part of summer ; cut them into lengths of from one to three inches. Have some boxes with holes bored in the bottom ; place a layer of straw over the holes ; put on an inch or two of soil ; over this a layer of roots ; again the soil, and layers of roots, until the box is full. Bury the boxes, when filled, on a dry knoll or slight elevation in the garden ; bank them up with soil ; cover them so deeply that the roots cannot freeze, and cover the whole with boards, to shed water. If the ground is wet, a small excavation should be made at a point that will be under the center of each box. As early in the spring as the weather will permit, take out the roots and plant them in rich soil, the pieces about four inches apart, in drills, covering two to four inches, according to the nature of the soil. If it be a heavy one, two inches will suffice. The best way is to place the drills not more than two feet apart, and cultivate entirely with the hoe or fork. Very little pruning is necessary for the raspberry. In general field culture, none is given except, after fruiting, to cut close to the ground all the old canes. It is, however, best in the spring to prune the bearing canes. The principal as well as the lateral ones should be shortened about one-third. The fruit will in consequence be much larger, and the yield quite as large. The usual plan is to train the plants to stakes, but many are dispensing with artificial aids, and, by close pruning, endeavoring to make them self-sus- taining. Laying down the plants and covering them with soil is the simplest and cheapest way of protecting for winter. Although the raspberry is so hardy, a fuller crop may be thus gained. Two men can rapidly bend down the plants, all in one direction, and throw a showel of earth on them. Afterward, a plow must be passed along on each side, turning the soil over them. This should not be done until cold weather is at hand. In the spring, take up the canes by passing a fork under them, gently lifting them from the covering. Ten to fourteen years is about the average duration, under good culture. BLACKBERRY. There are but a few native species worthy of the attention of fruit growers. A variety called the Dorchester is one of the best. The berries are large, sweet and rich, flavored like the wild blackberry. It ripens early. The Holcomb, introduced at Granby, Connecticut, is similar to the Dor- chester. It continues in fruit several weeks. The New Rochelle, or Seaton's Mammoth Lawton, is an universal favorite. The fruit becomes moderately sweet several days after it turns black. A strong grower and very productive. It begins to ripen rather late, and continues a long time ; but, unless the soil is moist around the roots, many of the late berries will GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. 73 not mature. More room should be given than for raspberries. Stakes or trel- lises are necessary for support of the shrubs. The entire crop of Wilson's Early matures in about two weeks. A rather dry soil is preferable to one very moist. It should not be as rich as for rasp- berries. Pinch off the terminal shoots the last of August to check the growth. THE CURRANT. The currant is highly valued in culinary preparations. It possesses, as a plant, great vitality, and will grow in almost any soil or region, while to bring jt to a high state of perfection, good culture and deep, rich soil are required. It thrives better in heavy loam than in light sandy soil. Manure, of almost any kind, may be applied to it. Currant bushes in the fence corners, or choked with grass, will bear fruit from year to year, but more and larger clusters will follow careful training. The young plants should be set out and grown singly a few feet apart, the shoots be shortened or removed, to give the bush regular shape. The fruit comes mainly from the wood several years old. When a branch has borne two or three crops, it is best to clip it. Young wood will bear finer fruit than that very old. The air and sun should have free access to all the twigs. Dead branches should be cut off every year. Pinch off the ends of growing buds, during the summer, to make them more stocky and enlarge the fruit. The plants may b.e trained in single stems. The clump or bush form is less trouble and most natural to the currant. There is danger to the single stems from the currant borer. If one gets into it, the plant is destroyed. In making cuttings for propagation, every hollow stem should be examined for borers. The currant worm is the most destructive insect. The moths ap- pearing in July depositing eggs on currant and gooseberry alike. English gardeners dust the plants and worms with powdered white hellebore. The remedy has been effectually used in this country. Foreign varieties are generally superior to our native ones. Of these the Attractor, yellowish white ; the Cherry, largest red currant ; Versailles, very large, considered, by some, better flavored than the cherry ; Holland Long Grape ; Red Dutch ; Victoria ; White Dutch and Black English are all su- perior. THE CHERRY. The cherry belongs to another class of fruits, and is a general favorite. Our native species have not been improved by cultivation. Old fashioned cherries, in the garden borders of Eastern farmers, were left to their own in- clinations of growth. In some seasons the trees, unpruned and totally uncared for, would be loaded with ripe fruit in mid-summer enough for birds and boys and other people. Whoever remembers the rare, sweet Black Cherry of those times will desire none better among the varieties of later introduction. 74 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. Like all other fruits cultivated in the North temperate zone, the yield is more certain and prolific, if the trees are dug about, pruned and manured. Dwarf cherry trees promise, in time, to become popular. At present, growers in this country have made little effort in this direction. FERTILIZERS AND COMPOST. Persons who have the management of farms often erroneously suppose that the plentiful use of fertilizing sjubstances is the only condition necessary for the growth of a good crop, while little attention is given to the condition of the ground or the preparation of the manure. There is a suitable season as well as appropriate methods to be em- ployed in the use of all kinds of fertilizers. Fixed rules, however, cannot be applicable to all circumstances. If the substance be of the nitrogenous class, as ammonia, the discretion of the person must be used in the selection of the most economical method for storing it up and having it ready for use at the time it may be demanded. For this purpose, some kind of soil, or the compost heap, in most cases, will be most advantageous. A manure that possesses peculiar value when well-employed may be nearly wasted by lack of regard to several considerations. Farm-yard manure of the best quality, when scattered on the surface of a field, merely at a convenient time, or without regard to the proper season, or when the crop requires it, will be likely to be wasted. That it may serve its best purpose, it must be brought into such relations with the soil that the ammonia it contains may be stored up for the crop and imparted to its growth. Ammonia is very volatile readily carried away in the atmosphere. It should, therefore, be preserved from waste. The materials of some soils are often most appropriate for this purpose. As ammonia is lighter than the at- mosphere, there must be some method for retaining it. Dry clay is the best substance for this purpose. Guano, more than yard manure, is liable to be impaired and wasted. It, is naturally incapable of acting as a retainer of ammonia. It is also important that they should not be covered so deep as to prevent the liberation of am- monia. The farmer, in the first place, should study the adaptability of his soil to the proposed crop and supply it with what is most desirable as fertilizing agents. This can be done to a large extent from the compost heap which' all should keep prepared. It may be made of ingredients generally to be found about any farm. A muck or marl bed, ashes, chip dirt, bones, leaves, dead animals, refuse from slaughter-houses, woolen or paper-mills, night soil, barn-yard manure, plaster, lime, refuse salt, old brine, hen manure, soap suds, soot, etc. these can all be utilized. Animal manures act as a ferment, and the decomposition that takes GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. 75 place reduces the whole to uniform consistence. Without mixture with other substances, the tendency of animal manures is to a too rapid fermentation. They may become mouldy and burn up. The addition of manure to the heap is necessary. It requires occasional turning and intermixing, so that the whole mass may become thoroughly mixed. It is not good policy to apply composted manures to fields indiscriminately. A soil well-supplied with humus is often benefited by lime and other stimu- lants. Light and sandy soils require carbon and potash. Heavy, stiff and cold clays require carbonaceous and animal manures and silicates, to improve their mechanical condition. Compost heaps are a part of the farmer's capital. They deserve more at- tention than is usually given to them, especially in the Western States. As the country grows older and the soil is depleted, it must be a more prominent agency for supporting the land. MILK. The process of fermentation of milk, in the manufacture of butter and cheese, is an interesting one to science, and of great importance to dairymen. The myriads of animals or animalculi, that float in the atmosphere, cannot exist in a temperature below the freezing or above the boiling point. They must eat, like larger animals. Instead of devouring milk, as the cat does, the animalcules make their home in it, and the vessels that hold it. As soon as the milk is taken from the cow, myriads of them alight on the surface, and devour its nutritious elements. They multiply rapidly, and eat all the time. Here is the main source of success or failure in making good butter. If milk is kept in unclean vessels, or allowed to stand but a few hours, its quality, and that of the butter and cheese made from it, will be impaired in proportion to, the time it is exposed to even a moderately warm atmosphere. This may occur, before the fermentation gives evidence of souring. Milk, then, cannot be kept safely in vessels not perfectly clean and pure. Its temperature should be immediately cooled, until it approaches the freezing point, even though the cream rises more slowly. There is often too much haste in securing the cream, provided the milk is kept in a cool place. Forcing cream to rise by immediate heat, bringing the milk, as soon as strained, to almost a scalding point, has been' successfully tried, the results being a large proportion of cream, and very sweet butter. Churning sweet milk with the sour cream has been practiced to some extent, but seems not to have become a universally popular process. It is generally believed, by butter makers, that the sooner it will "come," in the churn, the better it will be, if skil- fully managed afterward. The careful and conscientious observer will gain much valuable knowledge in this, as well as all other arts and processes, by experience. 76 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FARMERS. Cheese is subject to the deleterious action of animalcules, as spoken of above. The peculiar flavor of old cheese, which many people prize, is owing to the excrement of these insects. They make it their home, but do not de- stroy it, like the larger pest of the cheese fly. VAEIOUS ITEMS OF INTEREST. The best way to free potatoes in the cellar from sprouts is to put three pecks or a bushel in a barrel and skake them briskly till these sprouts are broken off. This covers them with moisture that prevents their wilting and keeps them fresh longer than if sprouted by hand. It is well to keep a few potatoes, a bushel in a barrel, shaking them frequently. A new mash for horses is now in use. Take two quarts of oats, one of bran, a half pint of flax seed, place the oats first in the stable-bucket, place over it the linseed, add boiling water, then the bran, covering the mixture with thick cloth, allowing it to rest five hours, then stir up well. One feed per day is sufficient. It is easily digested and is adapted to young animals, giving sub- stance to their frames and volume rather than height. Old pork barrels, whether tainted or not, should be cleansed before using for new pork. A peck of strong wood ashes, a couple of pails of water, standing a day or two in a barrel, then scoured with a stiff broom, will effectually clean them. Rinse in cold water, then pour boiling water down the sides. FEEDING RATIONS FOR MILK AND BUTTER. What is the most economical daily ration for a cow in milk ? There are various rations that are about equally good. If the object is milk only, the following is good and cheap : 15 pounds corn stalks, cut and steamed. 5 " hay, " " 5 " cabbage, " " 10 " sugar beets, pulped or steamed. Total, 35 pounds. This ration should not cost over eleven or twelve cents a day, including labor and coal for steaming. If butter is the object in view, it may be changed as follows : 10 pounds corn stalks, cut and steamed, 5 " corn meal, " " 4 " meadow hay, " " 5 " cabbage, " " 5 " sugar beets, pulped or steamed. HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. SETTLEMENTS within the limits of this county commenced along the Fox ^ River and on the military road from Chicago to Green Bay, in 1834, Algonquin being entitled to the honor of the oldest inhabitant. These first settlers came from Virginia, and it was appropriate that the " Mother of Presidents," herself the oldest settled of the English colonies, should perform the same office for this county that their ancestors had for Virginia. The Blackhawk War had just ended, the Indian title had been extinguished, and the country, to those brought up among the mountains of Virginia, was beauty itself. They were in search of something better, and surely they need look no further. Here was a deep and inexhaustible soil ready for the plow, and, within easy range, timber along the streams not such as they had left behind them, but amply sufficient for buildings and fences. The land had not been surveyed, but that made little difference to them ; they could and did make their claims by mutual consent, and waited till the man with the compass should put in an appearance. THE VIRGINIA SETTLEMENT. In 1835, Christopher Walkup, James Dufield, John McClure, Christopher McClure, William Hartman, John L. Gibson and John Gillilan came from Western Virginia and located in the eastern part of the town of Dorr, since that time known as the "Virginia Settlement." John Gillilan, preferring to be near the water, made his claim where he now resides. These men were the real pioneers of the county, and for that reason deserve more than a passing notice ; but it is chiefly on account of their true Southern hospitality to all new comers, to whom their latch-string always hung out, and who were always welcome to all the assistance they could render through money, men and teams, that they are gratefully remembered by those who had occasion to claim their aid or hospitality. Christopher Walkup, John McClure and John L. Gibson have taken their final emigration, while the others are as ready as ever to welcome the stranger to the best the house affords. 78 HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. Of all these places, Christopher Walkup's was perhaps the most noted, as he held several of the offices of Justice of the Peace and Sheriff of the County. He was the father of the late lamented Josiah Walkup, of Crystal Lake Crossing. The elder Mr. Walkup died about six years ago, at the age of eighty. John McClure died in Kansas, and John L. Gibson at his resi- dence in Ridgefield. These "old settlers" are passing away, and as we shall never have any more, it is well that their memory be embalmed in history as it is in the memory of those who in that early day were forced to put their hospitality to the test ; and if one of them was ever found wanting, the instance has not come to light. These Virginians brought with them the local customs of the place whence they came, where one was not thought to have made a visit unless he had come with the entire family, and spent at least one night- beneath the roof of his host. The march of improvement has changed all this, but still their memory is green; and many are now living who have cause to remember the Virginia Settlement. Pleasant Grove, now Marengo, came next in order, in 1835, after which time it were of little use to essay the settlement in the order of time. Deer, wolves, foxes and other animals at that time roamed over these prairies and through the openings, as many and free as the Indian, and no great exertion was necessary to procure meat for the table ; indeed, the temptation was too great, so that much more was killed than was needed for the necessi- ties of the settler. The men hunted the deer during the day, and the wolves hunted the sheep and pigs during the night. In 1844. the people of McHenry County thought to rid themselves of the wolves by a grand hunt, in which they would surround a large tract of land with a skirmish line, armed with any- thing that would make a noise, drive the animals into the center of their noisy circle, there to slaughter them at their leisure. The hunters found their meet- ing place on section six, Seneca Township ; and although they had corralled about sixty deer, all but one of which were allowed to escape, they bagged a wolf and a fox. This was the first and last hunt of the kind ever held in the county. ORGANIZATION. During the session of 1836-7, the Legislature passed an act setting off from Cook the territory now included in McHenry and Lake Counties, under the former name, which was given in honor of an officer of that name who, in the Sac War, marched through the Territory on his way to Fort Atkinson. In May, 1837, the county seat was located at McHenry, which had been chosen by Commissioners appointed by the Legislature, Crystal Lake, Half Day, Fort Hill and Independence Grove, now Libertyville, competing with HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 79 McHenry for that honor. John Coville,"of Bloomington, Peter Cohen and Peter Pruyne, of Cook County, examined the different points, and after mature consideration, taking into account that the. first-named point was near the geo- graphical center of the territory, and not a bad location in other respects, de- creed accordingly. McHenry County then contained thirty Congressional Townships, being bounded on the east by the Lake, on the south by Cook, on the west by Boone, organized about the same time, and on the north by Wis- consin, then a Territory. It was about equally divided between timber and prairie, was well watered by creeks and rivers, not to mention the two dozen lakes, large and small, that then supplied and still supply an abundance of fish. On the first day of June, 1837, at the store of Hiram Kennicott, near Half Day, the first election of county officers was held. The vote was not large, the total being 138, and the three County Comissioners chosen were Charles H. Bartlett, Mathias Mason and Solomon Norton. Henry B. Steele was chosen Sheriff; Michael McGuire, Coroner; Seth Washburn, Recorder; Chas. E. Moore, County Surveyor; the Commissioners appointed Hamilton Dennison, of Half Day, for Clerk, and Andrew S. Wells, of the same place, Treasurer. These Commissioners held their first court at McHenry, June 5, 1837, to organ- ize the county, their first order being an approval of the Clerk's bond; their second, the appointment of a Treasurer; and third, dividing the county into precincts, or magistrate districts; which being done, the county machinery was in running order. The court then proceeded to divide the territory into precincts or magistrate districts, ; the first, called Fox Precinct, included all the territory in the then County of McHenry lying west and two miles east of Fox River, which, as will be seen, comprised a trifle more than is now within this county. The election was held at McHenry ; Christy G. Wheeler, Wm. L. Way and John V. McLane were appointed Judges of Election ; H. N. Owen and B. B. Brown, Clerks; and at the first election held July 3d, 1837, Wm. H. Buck and Wm. L. Way were elected Justices of the Peace. Lake County appears to have had a monopoly of precincts, having four, named respectively, Oak, Lake, Indian Creek and Abingdon ; the first hold- ing an election at the residence of William Dwyer, Isaac Hickox, Arthur Pat- terson and Benjamin Marks being Judges of Election ; in the second, the voting was done at the house of Samuel P. Ransome, the Judges being Jere- miah Porter, Emsley Sunderland and Edward Jenkins ; Seth Washburne's house was made the voting place in the third, John G. Ragan, Richard Steele and Andrew S. Wells receiving the tickets ; and in the fourth, the house of Thomas McClure was where the Justices and Constables were elected, Jared Gage, Willard Jones and Samuel Brooks being Judges. Two Justices and a like number of Constables were elected in each precinct. 80 HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. COURT OF CLAIMS. The County being now organized, immigrants poured in as fast as ox-teams could bring them, but as the Government surveyor had not yet made his appear- ance, each man could only choose prairie or timber solely, stake out his "claim " or plow around it if he had a plow to do it with, put up his cabin and consider himself at home, although, according to Henry.: Clay, the whole mass formed "a lawless band of squatters." The human disposition being the same then as now, it became necessary to provide some mode of proving and recording those claims, as a security against those disposed to "jump." Accordingly, the settlers formed themselves into an association for mutual protection, organizing a sort of " Court of Claims." In pursuance of this object, the territory was divided into " claim districts." Each district was then sub divided into sub-districts, in each of which three Commissioners were appointed to record claims and hear and determine all con- tests in that regard. These claims, when recorded, became evidence of title. It does not appear that these Claim Commissioners had much to do with what is now McHenry County, but so well did they perform their duty in the Lake precincts that but little trouble arose and that was easily and quietly adjusted. The survey of the land comprised in the county proceeded from the third principal meridian eastward, reaching the west range (5) in 1838, and finish- ing Lake County four years later, when these courts of claims, being no longer needed, ceased to exist. These immigrants were a neighborly set, coming, as they sometimes did, in strings of six to eight covered wagons, the inmates of which were seeking to better their condition by putting to some use the immense waste of timber and prairie stretching away on every side as far as the range of human vision. The difficulty of choice was increased by the extent of unoccupied beautiful country, still they could not wander on forever ; they must h^,ve land, water and timber, the last all-important to them, as the first thing to be provided was shelter. The spot having been selected and claims satisfactorily adjusted, they formed themselves into a co-operative society for the purpose of house-building, putting up the first house for him who seemed to them to stand the most in need of shelter. Thus, in a short time, all were provided with such dwellings at the materials at hand afforded. Mills, log school-houses and villages soon made their appearance, and if unlike in that respect to those who, in December, 1620, left the Mayflower for the bleak coast of New England, they brought no minister with them, that necessary element of civilized society was not long behind, preaching in barns, schools and private houses to audiences more attentive if less fashionable than now, and finding beneath every "shake" roof a hearty welcome to the table HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 81 ^ and no less hearty one to the " shake down " for the night, unless the host was provided with that rarity in those days, a spare bed. Their rate of taxation was one per cent, on the following schedule : Slaves or indentured or registered negro or mulatto servants, stock in trade, horses, mules, asses, and neat cattle above three years of age, swine, lumber, and one horse wagons, clocks, watches, etc., but never a bit of bank or railroad stock, piano or silver ware. The tax of 1837 realized $370.86. Among the curiosities of*ancient legislation is a tavern license of 1837, the license costing eight dollars, and that the landlord might not swindle his thirsty customers, the Board established the following prices for liquors : Brandy, rum or gin, pints, 25 cents ; wine, 37J ; whisky, 12J ; beer or cider, the same ; meals, 37 J ; lodging, 12 J : while a span of horses could chew hay all night, for 25 cents. Those were halcyon times, but we have no record that the men and women of that day were all driftikards, the secret of which may have been that the shilling for the pint of whisky was as difficult to get at that day as it is to obtain enough to pay for the same quantity now. They had one advantage of us in that they were in the most blissful ignorance of the " crooked." DIVISION OF THE COUNTY. The Legislature of 1838-9 passed an act dividing the then County of McHenry into two unequal parts, the present county to retain Ranges 5, 6, 7, 8, and the west third of Range 9, the remainder to constitute the new county which was to be called Lake. In pursuance of the authority given by this act, in 1839, the new county was organized, since which time each county has its own history. LOCATING COUNTY SEAT. The object in view in dividing Range 9, so as to leave one-third of it in this county appears to heve been that McHenry might still be the county seat, but being so much to one side the people became dissatisfied, and the Legislature, during the session of 18423, passed an act authorizing the people to select anew site for the county seat. The election was held the August following, and Centerville (now Wood- stock) having the majority, the County Commissioners' Court in September fol- lowing, by proclamation, declared the seat of justice removed to that place, which was done on the 23d of September, 1844, and the Legislature, at its next session, changed the name to that which it now bears. The court house, built in 1844, stood a little south of the center of the public square, and subserved the ends of justice, till the night of the 4th of July, 1858, when it was destroyed by fire. The present fine building having been erected, in 1857, at a cost of $40,000. 82 HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. The first highway run through the county was the State road running from the Indiana State line through Lockport, Naperville, Du Page, Warrenville, Dundee, Woodstock and theflce to Madison. The act passed the Legislature in 1837 and the road was located by William Smith, of Will, I. M. Warren, of Cook, and Zeba S. Beardsley, of McHenry County. Cook County having preferred a claim against McHenry for expenses incurred by Cook, on account of McHenry, previous to the creation of the latter county, and Lake being in a similar manner indebted to McHenry, by act of the Legislature, in 1843, a Commissioner was appointed to inquire into and adjust the matter, when it was found that this county was indebted to Cook in the sum of $750,. and Joseph Wood, of Lake, with J. H. Johnson, of Mc- Henry, having ascertained that Lake owed us precisely the same sum, the mat- ter was settled by Lake paying Cook. In these days such a strange coincidence would be deemed worthy of examination by a committee. In 1840, the census showed that from 1837, when the first vote was cast, and from which the population was estimated at 500, the population had increased to 2,578, and the county contained thirteen mills and manufacturing establishments. The nearest market being Chicago, and the only means of reaching that muddy town being by wagon, hauled, for the most part, by oxen over the exe- crable prairie roads, the trip occupying three days at the shortest, and the prices of all kinds of produce being what would, at this day, be thought too insignifi- cant to pay for planting, sowing or feeding, it is no wonder that the seller frequently returned from market no richer than he went. Thirty to forty cents a bushel for wheat, and that was the only article that they were sure of selling at any price, would scarcely pay, even though the produce of that cerial was as high as forty-five bushels to the acre. Twenty teams in line thus going to market with their only staple was no uncommon sight. At the first election (1838) for Member of the Legislature, .the Whig and Democratic parties put their candidates in the field, but the Democratic party being then greatly in the ascendant, Dr. Richard Murphy, the Democratic nominee, distanced Giles Spring, of 'the other party. The district, at that time, consisted of Cook, Will, Du Page and McHenry Counties, and the first representative from this county, after the 'division, was Hon. Wm. M. Jackson, also a Democrat and still living at Union, in the township of Coral. FIRST COURTS. The Circuit Court of McHenry County held its first session at the county seat, on May 10th, 1838, John Pearson, of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, pre- siding. The first State's Attorney was Alonzo Huntington; Sheriff, Henry B. Steele ; Clerk, A. B. Wynkoop ; and the first Grand Jury consisted of the HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 83 following named gentlemen, several of whom are still living: Andrew S. Wells, C. H. Bartlett, Martin Shields, Phineas Sherman, Thomas McClure, Rufus Saules, Linley S. Wood, Christy G. Wheeler, John Deggins, Moody B. Barley, Christopher Walkup, Isaac H. Loyd, Jeremiah Porter, Willard Jones, Leonard Gage, Daniel Winters, Richard Steele, Alden Harvey, Luke Hale, Amos Diamond, Aaron Randall, Elisha Clark, R. R. Crosby, and Charles Bartlett, who was Foreman. The Petit Jurors were as follows: Wm. Easton, Dr. J. H. Foster, John A. Mills, Theron Parsons, Abijah S. Bernard, Samuel Walker, Russell Dig- gins, Samuel Terwilliger, E. F. Farnum, Timothy B. Titcomb, John Herrick, John Hicks, Erastus Houghton, Nelson Darling, John McOmber, Eli W. Brigham, Uriah Cottle, Abraham Vincent, Burley Hunt and Wm. Irwin. Upon attendance at that term of court were the following named attor- neys: E. W. Cassay, J. C. Newkirk, Nathan Allen, Kimball, Horace Butler, James M. Strode, Alonzo Huntington and Giles Spring. THE PRESS. In 1846, it was seen that the county must have a newspaper, so Mr. Josiah Dwight started the ''Illinois Republican" which, under his manage- ment, was conducted for a few years, when it suspended, and the Woodstock Democrat, first published by F. D. Austin, in 1848, shared the same fate in 1856. The year previous to the closing of the Democrat, the first number of the Woodstock Sentinel made its appearance, as a joint stock company, having been projected by Convers & Tappen, who were, at that time, the managers of the newly formed Republican party. It appears that Convers procured the attendance of J. R. Giddings, of Ashtabula County, Ohio, at a political meeting in Woodstock, at which time, and during the speech of the Ohio statesman, the question arose as to the name of the new party, when F. J. Mansfield stretched over the speaker's head a long paper, bearing, in large type, the word "Republican." The name was accepted, and the establishment of the Sentinel followed as the logical result of the new party organization. In 1856, it was in the hands of Franks & Son, who sold out in the spring of the next year, to A. E. & W. E. Smith, they running it till 1866. Sapp & Richardson became its proprietors, to be, in their turn, succeeded by Wm. E. Smith, in 1869, and in 1873, G. S. Southworth became editor and propri- etor. It has always been a Republican paper, and the leading one of the county. In 1856, E. W. Smith and M. L. Joslyn started a campaign paper called the Argus, which did not long survive the election. Next came the Woodstock Democrat, under the editorial management of F. D. Austin, but, not being well sustained, soon went under, and in 1861 the 84 HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. Union was issued from Phoenix Hall, and shared the fate of its predecessor. The Harvard Independent was started in 1864, which for the past few years has been in the hands of McLaughlin & Leland. Three years later the Ma- rengo Republican was established, which has been run almost continuously by J. B. Babcock. The New Era was established in the fall of 1873, by Ringland & Price, as a Grange paper. The latter named gentleman was connected with it but a short time, since when it has been owned and conducted at Woodstock and Nunda by its present proprietor. Next, in order of time, follows the Plaindealer, published at McHenry, by J. Van Slyke, who commenced its publication a little more than one year ago (in 1875), and the Richmond Gazette, now in the last half of its first year (1876), was first issued by H. B. Begim, who subsequently took in G. S. Utter, when, the former dying, the latter took in Dr. S. F. Bennett, and it is now under the management of Bennett & Utter. It will be perceived that the county is abundantly supplied with local papers, all Republican with the exception above noted. Nothing short of an intelli- gent, reading people could keep so many alive. THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. This Society was organized twenty-five years ago, and bought ten acres of land a little east of town, outside the corporation. This land was bought of James B. Church, May 18, 1855. The Society then borrowed, of the county one thousand dollars, giving a mortgage on the land. The land finally passed into possession of the county, the Society taking a perpetual lease for the same. In February, 1869, eight acres more, on the north side, were bought of Daniel Joslyn, at $900. Finding itself still within too narrow limits, in De- cember, 1873, a lease of five acres on the east was obtained for three years, with the privilege of purchase, and, the lease having expired, the land has been purchased for $1,000 ; so the Society now has twenty-three acres, with nothing to prevent indefinite expansion eastward. The old buildings proving inadequate and inconvenient, in 1872 the present fine hall was erected, at a cost of $2,000, while for stock, ample stalls, stables, sheds and pens exist. Three years ago, at the suggestion of the President, Mr. James Crow, an attempt was made to pay off the debt by selling life membership tickets at $120 each. About one hundred were sold, but, owing to various circumstances, there still exists a debt of about $2,000. About one year ago, Marengo made an attempt to organize a second society in the county, but their first meeting was not so successful as to warrant any great outlay in that direction. HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 85 THE DAIRY BUSINESS. The dairy business takes the lead in farm products, there being, in the county, no less than twenty cheese and butter factories in operation, the most of them making both, while several confine their operations to butter alone, and a smaller number to cheese alone. The first factory was built in 1866, in the township of Hebron, by R. W. & W. H. Stewart. About the same time, Dr. R. R. Stone built one at Rich- mond, and recently, D. E. Wood & Go., at Huntley, have put up the largest factory in the county. There are about twenty-seven or twenty-eight all told, but some of them are closed. The number of cows connected with these factories is from 12,000 to 15,000, and the total product of milk is probably 30,000,000 pounds, of which 3,000,000 is made into cheese, producing about $300,000 per year; and the receipts for butter are about one-third as much. Of milk otherwise disposed of, about 1,000,000 pounds is shipped to Chi- cago in eight-gallon cans, this producing about $10,000 a year. The above, including milk used at home and fed to stock, would make the value of this product alone about $700,000. The heaviest operator in the factory line is Dr. R. R. Stone, of Richmond, who now controls about one-fourth of that business in the county. WAR RECORD, During the war of the Rebellion, Me Henry County responded promptly to every call of the government ; the number of men furnished being 2,533, which is just three less than the number required, but as many enlisted in the Irish Legion, who do not appear upon the records of the county, the number must have been in excess of that given. It has been found impossible to ascertain the precise number who went from each township, for the reason that men who belonged in one township were frequently credited to another, because enlisting there, it being the custom to consider a man as belonging where he was enrolled. The county issued bounty orders, to the amount of $260,000, of which about $90,000 remains outstanding. Part of these orders drew ten and part eight per cent., but last year (1876) they were, by order of the Board of Super- visors, funded into eight per cent. EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS. Progress from the log school house, with its puncheon floor and slab seats, has been as rapid as in any other county in the State. School edifices of frame, brick and stone have superseded the log expediency, while a system of supervi- 86 HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. sion has largely increased the efficiency of teachers, and in the various cities and villages of the county, the graded system has been introduced. From the first schools of Wm. M. Jackson, in Coral, in 1838 to 1875, the school houses have increased to 150, while the number of pupils, according to the census of 1870, was 11,890, of whom 7,000 were enrolled. The amount paid teachers was $43.000 in 1874. The number of female teachers, during the last twenty years, has doubled, while the number of male teachers has increased but one- seventh. The average daily attendance is about one-half of the school census, or 5,995, being about two-thirds of the enrollment. Formerly the county made ample provision for school supervision, appointing Carlisle Hastings to the office of School Commissioner in 1840, but under the new school law, the duties of the School Superintendent are. limited to making an annual report to the State Superintendent, apportioning the public money, loaning the county funds, examining teachers and visiting schools when required by school officers, he receiving four dollars a day when engaged in his official duties. In the fall of 1874, at Nunda, the teachers organized a County Association for mutual improvement. It meets monthly, numbers fifty members, and is in a flourishing condition. The county has twenty-two school libraries, the best one being at Richmond. THE TEACHERS' INSTITUTE Was organized by Rev. R. K. Todd, during the first year of his first term as School Commissioner. It was held in the old court house, continued for one week, had an aggregate attendance of one hundred and fifty, much exceeding the expectations of the presiding officer, who, in conducting the exercises, was assisted by several of the citizens of the town. This was in the fall of 1849, and each fall, during his term, a similar meeting was held, but during the reign of his successor the interest dwindled until A. W. Smith, on assuming the office in 1855, had some difficulty in re-awakening the teachers' dormant interest in this means of improvement. His institutes were held for two weeks, and at his third meeting, in the fall of 1850, a constitution was adopted, and the Insti- tute began to assume a permanent form. Mr. Smith was the first to go outside the county for instruction to the members, he having, at his second gathering, the State Superintendent. School Commissioner Hutchinson was succeeded, in 1855, by Asa W. Smith, Esq., who shall be allowed to tell his own story : "In the fall of 1855, I was elected School Commissioner, and, upon accept- ing the office, found it to be one of my legal duties to visit schools fifty days in a year, with a compensation of $2 a day. There were at that time somewhat over two hundred schools in the county. Notwithstanding it was ' big work and small pay,' I resolved to undertake the task, which was performed by visit- HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 87 ing two schools daily, and lecturing at night in the most convenient place for the accommodation of the two districts thus visited. " In October, 1856, the present organization known as the McHenry County Teachers' Institute was formed. " In 1857, we had the most successful and interesting Institute of my time as an active member thereof. It was quite generally attended by the best teachers of the county, among whom were Rev. R. K. Todd, John A. Parrish, S. F. Bennett, Theodore Mead, M. F. Ellsworth, two Misses Thomas, Miss Jewett, Miss Achsee Smith, Miss Thompson, Miss H. S. Corey, Mrs. C. M. Smith and many others." The records of the Institute referred to by Mr. Smith cannot be found since the election of G. S. Southworth, into whose hands they never came ; so the McHenry County Teachers' Institute is without a regular organization, further than may be necessary to hold one meeting. Since 1857, the Institute has not met regularly, except during the terms of A. Brown, A. J. Kingman, G. S. Southworth and the present incumbent, Wm. Nickle. Its meetings have generally been held in Woodstock, but sometimes they have gone to McHenry, Richmond and Nunda. The Woodstock University of Rev. R. K. Todd grew out of the necessities of the people, who, feeling their need of a better education than could be had in the public schools of the county, as early as 1848 began to urge him to open a school. He finally consented ; and, from himself and wife as teachers, the school grew into the second hundred and the teachers were multiplied by four. A suitable building was erected on his lot, a little east of his residence, arid, with 150 students, school had been in operation for about twelve weeks when, in the early part of the winter of 1861, he was called up in the night to see his school building become a heap of smouldering ashes. His loss was about $7,000, and, feeling sure that he had no enemy who could do that, and, being equally certain that the fire could not have been the work of accident, inquiry was set on foot and the deed traced to one Cosgrove, who accused another person of having hired him to do the deed. This other person proved to be one to whom Mr. Todd, when School Commissioner, had refused a certificate on the ground of moral character ; but, being too adroit in cover- ing up his tracks, he could not be convicted. Cosgrove, however, was sent to prison for six years, but was pardoned out at the end of two, and moved to Will County. The real criminal has never been heard from since the trial. At the fire, or immediately after its occurrence, Mr. Todd promised to open his school again within ten days, in the basement of the then unfinished Pres- byterian Church, which was done. The school was continued there till 1867, when it was moved into a newly built addition to his residence, where it still continues, but, for several years, has been foV boys only. The University was incorporated a short time previous to the fire. 88 HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. ICE BUSINESS. Crystal Lake ice has such a reputation for coolness and clearness, that the people of Chicago would not care to dispense with it ; and no history of Mc- Henry County would be complete that did not give some account of it, which, through the kindness of John Brink, Esq., we are enabled to do: The Crystal Lake Ice Company, consisting of Joy, Frisbie and others, was organized in 1855, and put up some 7,000 to 9,000 tons of ice, which Joy sold in the city. The ensuing year, Joy & Frisbie had the concern entirely on their own hands, and, from that time to 1860, shipped yearly 10,800 tons. The houses were burned that year and, till 1868, Crystal Lake ice was unknown in Chicago ; but Joy, Smith and others organized another company, putting up and selling ice for the ensuing six years, when the Fire King closed them out a second time. During these six years, the company put up and sold about the same quan- tity yearly that had been done by the company burnt out in 1860. From 1869 to 1873, the lake had a rest, the only ice cut being for private use or sent into Chicago by the carload, probably 2,000 tons yearly ; then C. S. and J. H. Dole got possession of the lake, and, in the winter of 1878-4, they put up and filled six ice houses, each having a capacity of 1,250 tons, or 7,500 tons, besides shipping to different places 8,000 tons more a total of 10,500 tons. The next winter the number of their ice houses was increased to eight, capable of holding 12,000 tons, whilst, during that winter, 7,000 tons was shipped, making 19,000 in all. In the winter of 18756, they filled their houses and shipped 1,200 carloads, making, altogether, 26,400 tons. This fall they are putting up four more buildings near the others, the new ones being 38x148 feet and thirty feet high. This will give them twelve ice houses, to fill which they are putting in an engine of twenty-five horse power. These new ice houses will hold an aggregate of 14,416 tons, which, added to the capacity of the old ones, gives a total of 26,416 tons, the amount that will be put up this winter and, probably, half as much shipped. These houses are situated at the south end of the lake, near the outlet, in a beautiful grove, and are fenced in with a tight board fence eight feet high. Of course, a business that has, in so short a time, grown to so large pro- portions has not yet arrived at its maximum, and we may look to see those ice houses doubled in number within the next ten years, unless Chicago should cease to grow or contrive some better way to keep themselves cool and preserve their meats during the hot weather. The ice harvest gives employment to many who, but for that, coming, as it 'does, when there is nothing else to do, would go idle and want for the luxuries, if not for the necessaries of life. HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 89 RAILROADS. / In 1855-6, the C. N-W. Ry, then called the Chicago, St. Paul & Fond du Lac, was built through the county, and its effect was greatly to stimulate business, legitimate and illegitimate. Every village traversed by the road was destined to be a city, and corner lots went up to fabulous prices. People have now learned that means of transportation alone do not build up a town ; to do that, requires bodies to be fed, lodged and clothed. The Fox River Valley, now the Elgin & State Line, was built at the same time by a different company, but never having been a paying investment, has been absorbed by the Chicago & North- Western. The Galena & Chicago Union Railroad was built in 1854. It is now the Galena Division of the Chicago & North- Western Railway, and has three depots in the county one at Huntley, one at Union, and one at Marengo. And the Rockford & Kenosha first began to run trains in 1861. It forms part of the same corporation, and has a depot at each of the following named places : Hebron, Alden and Chemung. TOWNSHIP HISTORIES. ALGONQUIN, TOWNSHIP 43, RANGE 8. This appears to have been settled the first in the county. Samuel Gillilan, in 1834, coming from Virginia and settling on Section 23, where his widow, Mrs. Margaret Gillilan, and her son Richard now reside. John Gillilan came soon after, locating on the other side of the river and about the same distance from the present village. In 1836, Mr. A. N. Beardsley settled on Crystal Lake Prairie, Beman Crandall also making his claim about the same time. Z. Beardsley, Najah Beardsley and Mr. Lanphier, Isaac and William King, Wesley Hickox, William Powell and father. Dr. Plumleigh, Esq. Chunn, Nelson Thomas, the Crabtrees, at Carey Station. From that time to 1839, when H. B. Throop located on Section 10, and was several times County Commissioner. In 1841, John Brink came with his compass and chain, since which time the county has never been without a County Surveyor. In 1836 or 1837, a Dr. Cornish settled near Algonquin, and looked after the health of the early and later settlers. A log school house was built in the village of Crystal Lake in 1838, and the first school of twenty pupils was taught by Miss Hannah Beardsley, now Mrs. Hannah Wallace. The second term was under the rule of Frederick Joslyn, now of Woodstock. The Baptist denomination, in 1842, built the first church in the township, at Crystal Lake, their first pastor being Rev. A. Pease. Rev. L. S. Walker, of the M. E. Church, preached the first sermon, at the house of A. W. Beards- ley. Nathan Jewett and Elder Wheeler also officiated. In 1840, Rev. Seth Barnes preached the gospel according to Universalism. There are now five churches in Crystal Lake Congregationalist, Baptist, Episcopal, Free Meth- odist and Lutheran, while at Algonquin village there are two, Episcopal and Congregationalist, the former in charge of Rev. Peter Arvedson, who settled there in 1842. The village of Caryhas also a Free Methodist Church. These church buildings are estimated to have cost $19,500. The Congregationalists at Crystal Lake have a membership of 105 ; the Baptists, 60 ; and the Free Methodists, 80. The Lutherans, under the pas- torate of Rev. H. G. Smith, have 150. TOWNSHIP HISTORIES. 91 Near Chunn's Creek, the Catholics have a church, principally Bohemians, with 100 members. Benjamin Douglas and Col. Huffman erected the first saw-mill, in 1839, on Crystal Lake outlet, about three-quarters of a mile from the lake. A saw-mill was built- at Algonquin village, in 1842, by A. Dawson, and another was built in 1840 on Chunn Creek, five miles northeast of Algonquin, by 'Squire Chunn, and Job Toles, in company with a Mr. Northrop, put up a grist-mill on the same creek in 1862. In 1848, a grist-mill was erected by Burger & Cornish, on the outlet of Crystal Lake, on the Cornish farm. The grist-mill at Algonquin, on the east side of the river, was commenced by A. Dawson and finished in 1849 by Henry Petrie. The only brick-mill in the township is on Crystal Lake outlet, at Algonquin, and was built in 1850, by Dr. Thomas Plumleigh, at an estimated cost of $12,000. The saw mills are gone, but the grist mills 1 are still in full blast and doing a good business. The frame mill is now owned by Peacock Bros. ; the brick-mill by Messrs. Marshall; that on the outlet by T. Richards, and the one on Chunn Creek by George Jayne. The father of the dairy business is Daniel Mitchell, who, some years ago, commenced sending his milk to Chicago. He now milks about forty-two cows. There are many more dairy men, 'whose names must be omitted for want of space. Milk is the leading product of the town, about half being shipped to Chicago and the remainder carried to the cheese factory at the village, which was put up in 1874 by Dr. Stone, of Richmond. Crystal Lake is the oldest village, having been laid out in 1839 or 1840, and the next was Algonquin, Gary coming in last, in 1854. A. W. Beardsley set out the first orchard at Crystal Lake, but there is no nursery in the town. This town, too, is the happy possessor of the only library in the township, which is a circulating one of some 200 volumes. Crystal Lake, being the oldest village, must have had the first store, and we find that in 1840 or thereabouts, Mr. Anar offered goods for sale across the counter in that town. The early history of this town, as told by the pioneers, contains many an incident giving color to the suspicion that the timber along the river formed a good hiding place for horse thieves, and the inaccessibility of Bogus Island made it equally a resort for counterfeiters, and it is said that it was in ferreting out that nest of outlaws Allen Pinkerton first gave evidence of those talents that have since made him famous. There are rumors, too, of an insurrection among the hands engaged in building the F. V. R. R., in which something more powerful than moral suasion was used, but the thing is too dim and vague to form part of this record. Algonquin contains a great variety of soil, with its timber, prairies and bottom land, making it about equally adapted to grain or stock. In the latter, C. S. Dole, of Crystal Lake, has as fine a lot of horses and cattle as can be !2 . TOWNSHIP HISTORIES. found in the State. He keeps thoroughbred stock only ; and the ice-houses on the lake show how much it costs to keep Chicago cool during the summer months. B. Carpenter, James Crow and T. H. Ashton also keep some fine stock ; and Elijah Birch never fails to carry off the premiums on Leicester sheep. Crystal Lake has one hotel, kept by T. G. Aston, and there is one at Algon- quin, kept by Charles Pingry ; and the first tavern at the Lake was opened by Lyman King ; the first at Algonquin, by Eli Henderson ; David Weaver care& for the traveling public at Gary. The first child born in the township was Wm. H. Beardsley, son of A. H. and Mary Beardsley ; born in 1837. CRYSTAL LAKE VILLAGE. Crystal Lake has three stores, all of pretty much the same character, except that Hill keeps drugs, Marlow & Fitch, hardware, and Buckholtz & Dydeman dry goods and groceries only. At Algonquin they have a like number, Tomisky keeping dry goods and groceries, Chappel & Furgeson the same, Peter & Helm sell hardware, and Mr. Chunn keeps drugs. James Nish keeps the only store at Gary. VILLAGE OF ALGONQUIN. The village of Algonquin is pleasantly situated in the irregular valley formed by the junction of Crystal Lake Outlet with Fox River. It is the mcst picturesque village in the county ; the river, the bluffs and the narrow valley combining to give the place a striking and attractive appearance. At the time of its settlement, the Indian trail across the river at the ford was still visible, and the plow still turns up quantities of those implements so well known to relic hunters arrow heads, stone hatchets and the chisel-shaped stone they used in skinning game. Indian graves abound, many of which have been opened. The village was first known as Cornish Ferry, from the doctor of that name, living near. Later a vote of the people changed the name to Osceola, but upon learning that there was already one town of that name, the matter was left to Mr. Edwards, a large property holder of the town, who having once owned a boat by the name of Algonquin, gave that name to the rising town. This township is crossed in a northerly and southerly direction by the Elgin & State Line R. R., formerly the F. V. R. R., then as the Fox River branch of the Galena & Chicago Union, but being finally absorbed by the C. & N. W. R. R., received its present name. The cheese and butter factory at the village produces daily about 75 pounds of butter and 500 pounds of cheese, giving a yearly product of 27,000 pounds TOWNSHIP HISTORIES. ( ,i3 of the former, and 182,500 pounds of the latter ; to effect which the milk of some 500 cows is daily passed through their weighing can. In addition to the above, the milk of near 1,500 cows goes to Chicago daily, in eight-gallon cans. In 1875, the amount so shipped was 584,000 gallons, at a net price to the dairyman of 12J cents per gallon. It is estimated by good judges that at least one-half a million dollars is invested in this business in the farms marketing their produce at Algonquin. In addition to the stores mentioned above as being in the township, this village has two wagon shops, three blacksmith shops, and a factory for milk cans that turns out about 400 yearly, at five dollars each. The water power of Fox River at this point is estimated at 100, not one- fourth of which is used by the mill at the east end of the bridge. Here is an abundance of power that needs nothing but capital and brains to put wheels' in motion and develop wealth. ALDEN, TOWNSHIP 46, RANGE 6. In the fall of 1836, Nathan and Darius Disbrow made a claim where the village of Alden now stands, on Section 15. In 1838, their father, Asahel Disbrow, followed, and, at about the same time, came Joel Brandon, H. Bash- ford, Ransom Parish, T. B. Wakeman and D. Rider, all of whom came from Greene County, New York. A log school house was put up in 1841, a few rods from where the depot now stands, and school opened by Miss Clarissa Nelson, whose charge consisted of nine pupils. This shows that, in common with the early settlers of the other towns, they had not forgotten their training. It was the school first, then the church. The first religious society organized in the township, and the only one now possessing a place of worship, was that of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in 1838, at which time it could boast of a total of nine members just equal, in point of numbers, to Miss Nelson's school. The Pastor's name was Rev. L. S. Walker. In 1861, this society, at a cost of about $1,600, built themselves a church, which still stands, but has recently been repaired and frescoed, so that it is comfortable and pleasing to worshipers. While the men, under direction' of the society, were at work at the building for they thought they could do it cheaper themselves than to let out the job they neglected to prepare for wind, and a thunder storm leveled the uncovered frame to the ground. This second framing and raising added so much to the cost that, upon completing the structure, the society found itself near $800 in debt, to clear which, an excursion, by railroad, to Rockford was undertaken, and, as the Ninety-fifth regiment was encamped there at the time and this was the pioneer excursion, the society came out ahead. !4 TOWNSHIP HISTORIES. The Presbyterians, in 1861, formed themselves into a society, but were too few to build a church, nor did they keep up the organization more than ten years. A steam mill for grinding feed, the only one in the township, was built by one Thompson, in 1873. The Rockford & Kenosha Railroad crosses the township in an irregular curve from the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of Section 31, to the northeast corner of Section 13, making about eight miles of road, with one depot at Alden, which was built in 1861, W. W. Wedgewood being the first Station Agent. Alden has one cheese factory, which was built in 1870, and disposes of the milk of 300 to 500 cows, according to the season and time of year. The early settlers, being from York State, could not forget the fruit so familiar to their boyhood, and we find that, in 1848, a Mr. Easton planted a nursery to supply the demand for apple trees. The only nursery now in the township is owned by Mr. Wedgewood; it consists chiefly of apple trees and has been in operation about four years. The first apple seeds were planted by Sidney Disbrow, in 1838, and the trees thus produced are still living and flourishing. Alden has no public library and no village, except the one above mentioned. Of course these settlers had wants which they could not supply from the products of their farms, and P. W. Lake, in 1848, opened a general store in the building now occupied by Mr. Greo. B. Andrews, and where a store has been continued from that date. The first post office was opened in 1844, with Frank Wedgewood for Post- master. It was called Wedgewood, but finally changed to Alden. Two years before the advent of the mail carrier, James Wedgewood saw the need of a blacksmith shop and erected his forge. At the present time two anvils are kept busy in the village. At the time of the establishment of the post office, T. B. Wakeman was the only as he was the first Justice of Peace, and belonged to Chemung Precinct. Had it not been for the prairie wolves, which at that time Avere plentiful, Alden might have gone without mutton some years longer than they did, and it is believed to be the only instance in the history of Illinois, at least, where wolves have had any hand in the importation or the exportation of sheep, but in 1839 Mr. Asahel Disbrow saved seven sheep from the wolves. Where they came from was unknoAvn, but the wolves were certainly driving them. A few days afterward a Mr.' Stafford, from Bigfoot, in the northeast corner of the county, called at Disbrow's and claimed the sheep, which the latter bought of him, and thenceforth wool and mutton figured among the staple productions of Alden. At present, Sidney Disbrow is the only Notary Public in the township. TOWNSHIP HISTORIES. 95 The source of the Nippersink is found in this township, in Mud Lake, a small sheet of water on the line between Sections 14 and 15, the lake itself having three inlets, the longest being from the southwest. The Kishwaukee also has its origin here on Sections 23 and 26, and the Piskasaw on the west side by three of its branches. BURTON, TOWNSHIP 46, RANGE 9. The first settlement in Burton was made on the Neversink Creek and En- glish Prairie by Jacob and Samuel Jackson, Robert and Francis Richardson, Thomas and Richard Wray, and John Sanburn, in 1836 or '37, and they soon built a log school house on the creek, where William Stearns taught the first school of fifteen scholars. A church was soon after (in 1872) built by the MetTiodists, at Spring Grove. At that time, the membership did not number more than ten, and the name of the first pastor was Bundock. In 1845, Blivins, Stillson & Co. built a grist-mill, that is still in operation. The town has one cheese factory, that takes the milk of some two hundred cows. In 1845, John E. Mann opened a store at Spring Grove, the only village and post office in the township. Burton is the smallest township in the county, consisting of the west third of Range 9, and having but twelve sections. The reason for this appears to be that, at the time of the adoption of township organization, it was left to the qualified voters on the fraction, to say whether they would form part of Rich- mond, and the majority were for having a town of their own. Small as it is, Burton has a creek of its own, crossing the south end in a diagonal direction toward the Fox River, and it will have a railroad when the C. & P., so long ago surveyed, shall be in running order. CHEMUNG, TOWNSHIP 45, RANGE 5. Chemung was settled in 1836 by Geo. Trumbull, Marcus Wheeler and Wes- ley Diggins, following in 1839-9, Alonzo Riley and Wmr. Hart making their claims about the same time. Some time, from 1840 to 1845, Wm. Sewer built a saw-mill which finally became a flouring-mill also, and,' in 1853, Mr. Myer built the stone mill in Chemung village, now owned by the Sandersons, in which was placed the run- ning gear of the old Sewer mill. This mill is now running and doing a large business in the manufacture of buckwheat flour for the Chicago market. Elections in this township were first held in the village of Lawrence, but the voting place was subsequently moved to Chemung and thence to Harvard. The first precinct was composed of Lawrence and Chemung, the voting being done at Jackman's. 96 TOWNSHIP HISTORIES. This was in the palmy days of Jackson Democracy ; and Whigs were not very numerous, but the five of them, including W. G. Billings, at present Col- lector of Internal Revenue ; Hay den Hutchinson and C. R. Brown, just enough for a caucus, kept up the party organization till they finally carried the county. The first church in this township was erected by the Presbyterians, at Chemung village, and the first school house was built in Dolp Hutchinson's district, on Section 24 ; the next, at Ayer's Corners, and the third at Lawrence. The old church was, in 1873, replaced by a new one, and the old meeting house moved down town two blocks, now doing duty as a tin shop. David Baker, in 1845, owned a place of trade in the village of Chemung, and the old store is still one of its institutions, having changed hands several times. Ten years after Baker commenced business, S. L. Puffer opened the brick store, where he still continues. Chemung Township is well watered by the Piskasaw and its three branches which, flowing in a southwest, south, and southeast direction, unite on Sections 32 and 33. The main stream, after turning the wheel of the Sanderson Mill, leaves the township a little west of the village. This township is traversed by two railroads, the C. & N. W. R. R. and the R. & K. Railroad. The village of Lawrence is on Section 27, and was settled in 1855, the depot being built in 1856. Bixby & Conklin first offered goods for sale, but their monopoly was broken by the opening of three more stores, as all residents seemed to think that Lawrence, having a railroad, would take the wind out of the sails of Chemung and become the leading village in the township. G. F. Kasson and G. Blakeslee next began business, soon after which Mr. Kasson sold out to Mr. Blakeslee, who was subsequently burnt out. The village was named after Lawrence Bixby, its first merchant ; and Har- vard, after Harvard, Mass. In 1857, a steam flouring mill was set in operation, but shortly after the enterprise was abandoned. VILLAGE .OF HARVARD. The land occupied by the city of Harvard was claimed by Wesley Diggins in the spring of 1838. After making some little improvement, he sold a por- tion of it to William Carmack, who disposed a part of his purchase to Asahel Brainard, and he sold to Amos Page and others, by whom, about the time the railroad was built, the town of Harvard was platted and named. Located in the southeast corner of Chemung, it secures, almost without a rival, the trade of Chemung, Alden, Dunham and Hartland, beside no small part of Boone County, and being a railroad junction also, there was a time when it was thought by her citizens that Harvard might eclipse the county seat. Harvard is the junior town of Chemung, and, like many other juniors, it has absorbed the substance of the seniors till it almost rivals the county seat in TOWNSHIP HISTORIES. 97 size, containing five dry goods stores, four groceries, one boot and shoe store, two mixed stores of clothing, boots and shoes, two drug stores, two hardware stores, eight saloons, two livery stables, two bakeries, three confectioneries, two clothing stores, two jewelry stores, two furniture stores, one photograph gallery, three hotels, one bank, five doctors, two lawyers, two harness shops, one flouring-mill, one planing-mill, sash and blind factory, three milliner shops, one dentist, one news depot, two barber shops, two malt houses, one cheese factory, four blacksmith shops, three wagon shops, one paint shop, one car-repair shop, three meat markets, one agricultural warehouse, three churches and a school house. The first public house was that now known as Ayer's Hotel, first opened by its present proprietor in 1856. It is much the largest house of the kind in the county and its reputation is second to none in the Northwest. It is close to the railway track, and, as three trains each day stop there for dinner, there is no lack of boarders. This house has thirty commercial rooms and its dining room will seat one hundred and fifty persons at once. The Walker House, a little farther up the street, is also a first-class hotel, having been in business but little less time than the former. Harvard has several brick stores, but none large enough to be dignified with the name of block. The first was built in 1863, and is occupied by the bank of J. C. Crumb. Ayer's Hall was built in 1867 ; Tahey's in 1868; two in 1870, one in 1875, and one last year just finished. The steam flouring mill was built by Mr. Wood, in 1865, and as it now exists has cost about $15,000. It has all the business that the owner could desire. Her two malt houses were erected in 1873 by "Ed." Ayer, one having a capacity of 30,000, the other 60,000 bushels yearly. They are kept running the most of the time. To use up some of this malt, a brewery was opened last fall, in the northeast part of the town, with a capital of about $5,000 ; so Harvard can drink her own beer. Another establishment of some note js the planing and wagon shop of N. E. Blake & Co., which was opened in 1868, the investment at this time amount- ing to about $15,000. The wagons made at this shop are well and widely known, especially the one called the Platform Spring Wagon. Her first store dates no further back than 1857, it having been opened by Holden Julius in a building that stood on the lot now occupied by the bank, which was opened in 1868. The first school house was built in 1859, of brick, since which time additions of wood have been made till the building ranks nexl to its more pretentious rival at the county seat, containing as it does eight rooms, and having an enrollment of 450. The great artery that nourishes Harvard is the C. & N. W. R. R., which has in this small town nine miles of side track, a round-house with stalls for 98 TOWNSHIP HISTORIES. eighteen iron horses, and the various machinery necessary for a large repair shop. The round-house alone furnishes employment for forty hands, the black- smith shop eight, and eight to ten in the wood repair line. All trains or cars shipped from Minnesota or Baraboo to Milwaukee have to be made up here. In one month, last year, 9,918 cars were left here to be made up into trains. Some days, as many as thirty trains are received, and it is no uncommon sight to see thirty engines in town at one time. Harvard is the headquarters for all division men to Baraboo. About 125 railroad men work here constantly, the coal sheds alone employing 30 men ; the engines consuming 1,500 tons a month, and the company pays out here about $8,000 a month ; no small item for the support of so small a town. The village was chartered in 1868. The first church was built by the Methodists in 1859, then followed the Presbyterians in 1867 or 1868, the Catholics in 1865, and the Congregationalists in 1870. Harvard has an Association, Y. M. C. A., of about sixty members, in a flourishing condition, but no public library, how- ever. Mr. " Ed." Ayer has a very fine private library of one thousand volumes. The town has a good hall fitted with stage, curtains and all the paraphernalia of a theater, and the Harvard Dramatic Club furnish amateur theatricals of a high order of merit. CORAL, TOWNSHIP 43, RANGE 6. This township was originally named Pleasant Grove, and the first settlers were John Hamilton, James Van Vliet, Richard Simpkins, Lowell Vasey and Wm. M Jackson, all of whom, and some more, came in 1835 and 1836. Very near the same time a settlement was made at Harmony, and when the county was surveyed and divided into townships, these early settlers found themselves in different towns. The first school was opened in 1837 by Caroline Cobbs (afterward Mrs. Philander Spencer), but the school house was not put up till 1839, when Wm. M. Jackson was engaged as teacher, a.nd greenbacks not having been invented, but rails being in good demand, it was agreed that he should teach four months, and to pay him for his services his employers were to split for him one thousand rails for each month's teaching. The school house was of logs 20x28, was built on Section 8, and stood till S. K. Bartholomew became a teacher, when, at the close of his term, it was torn down by the scholars in a frolic. As usual in church building, the Methodists took the initiative, erecting one at Harmony costing about $2,000. The Congregationalists next built one at Union, and they were followed by the Universalists, who, in partnership with the Masonic Lodge of Union, put up the stone ^building now used by the Free Methodists below and the Masons above. Upon the erection of the stone school house at Union, in 1867, the frame building was used for a wagon shop till, a TOWNSHIP HISTORIES. 99 year or two since, it passed into the hands of the Adventists, who fitted it up as a place of worship, and hold meetings there occasionally. The Galena & Chicago Union Railroad was built in 1854, entering Coral on Section 13, near the southeast corner, running in a diagonal direction and pass- ing out near the northwest corner of Section 5. The oldest village is Coral, but Union is the larger. A nursery was planted at Coral quite early, but finally moved to Marengo. The only public library is at Union, and consists of about two hundred vol- umes. It was raised and is kept in existence, without difficulty, by subscrip- tion. Fillmore & Anderson opened the first store at Coral. This store was sub- sequently burned and not rebuilt. At present, Coral Post Office has one small store, and Union two very fair ones for so small a place. In 1837, the first post office was established in charge of Mr. Jackson, it be- ing the only one on the route between Chicago and Galena, and Mrs. Jackson opened the first mail that came to the county. It first came on horseback once a week, till the fall of that year, when a two-horse wagon became necessary, and, in 1838, the wagon gave way to a stylish coach. The mail was not assorted as now, but thrown into a bag holding about two bushels. This was thrown from the coach and carried into the house, over- hauled by emptying the contents and assorting, put back into the bag and re- turned to the coach in just eight minutes. The next post office was established at Garden Prairie, in 1812. Coral is watered by a branch of the Kishwaukee and one or two smaller creeks have their origin in the south and west. It has two cheese factories and creameries combined, one of which was erected in 1874, on Section 34, by D. E. Wood, and is operated by him, manu- facturing, yearly, 300,000 pounds of cheese and 60,000 pounds of butter. Con- nected with this is a steam mill for grinding feed ; one run of stone ; capacity, forty bushels an hour. The other is owned by a stock company, in Section 29, of which Sherman Bartholomew is agent, manufacturing 100,000 pounds of cheese and 20,000 pounds of butter annually. DORR, TOWNSHIP 44, RANGE 7. The first settlement in this township was that mentioned elsewhere, under the head of the T\ TTT^l\JT>V T U n i 1 T 1 FORD, HENRI, Laborer; Crystal Lake. T7r\T>r\ TTI A T? -A. i. o in iH'i-Ani'.d i'.-it."eu.l-ww iifl-N ,1 FORD, E. A., Farmer, with mother, Sec. 29 ; Algonquin P. 0. FOSTER, S. F., Farmer, Sec. 19; Crystal Lake P. 0. PRARY, G. S., Farmer, e. ben. Sec. 14 ; Cary P. O. ; born in Cattaraugus Co., X. Y., 1829 ; came to county 1843 ; owns 360 acres of land, value, $14,400 ; is School Trustee at present. Married Elizabeth Crabtree, of Alleghany Co., N. Y., 1854 ; she was born 1832 ; has three children. girls. , O GATES, WILLIAM D., Son of S. S. Gates, of Crystal Lake ; was born in Ashland, Ohio, 1852; came to this county the same year, with his parents; his mother, Sylvia D. Gates, widow of S. S. Gates, daughter of Jabez Day, of Worces- ter Co., Mass. Married S. S. Gates Nov. 13, 1844 ; had five children, two boys and three girls ; one son, Sunnier E., served three years in Union army ; was captured 1 1 T M 1 1 1 1 ' 1 1 1 ' arid imprisoned in Libby three months, then carried to hospital. GENUNG, D., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Nunda P. 0. GIBBS, H. F., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. GEER, ERASTUS, Farmer, Sec. 9 : Crystal Lake P. 0- 136 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. GEER, WILLIAM, Lightning Rod Peddler, Sec. 9 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. GEER, ROBERT, Lightning Rod Peddler, Sec. 9 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. GILLIL AN, MARGARET, s. e. Sec. 23 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Poca- hontas Co., Va., 1797 ; came to this county, 1834; owns 216 acres of land, value, $11,000; had nine children, three sons and six daughters; lost two sons and ' three daughters. She is the widow of Samuel Gillilan, who died in 18 J7 ; they were the first settlers in Algonquin ; Methodist. GILLILAN, R., Farmer, Sec. 27; Algonquin P. 0. GILLILAN, QUINCEY, Laborer, with father ; Algonquin P. 0. GILLILAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Greenbrier Co., W. Va. ; caine to this county in 1835 ; was one of the first settlers of Algon- quin ; owns 800 acres of land, value, $32,000 ; has been Constable, Supervisor, Justice of the Peace, etc. Had two wives; first, Susan Crabtree, married in 1841 ; one child ; second, Belinda Clauson, of Cook Co., 111. ; married 1845 ; six children, four living. 'GOODMAN, THOMAS, Blacksmith; Crystal Lake. GOODMAN, P., Laborer ; Crystal Lake. GOODMAN; JOSEPH, Laborer ; Crystal Lake. GORAM, DAVID, Farmer of S. S. Gates, Sec. 4 ; Nunda, P. 0. GOODWIN, V. C., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Gary P. 0. GOODWIN, A., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Cary P. 0. GOLDERMAN, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 25, on H. Plinka's farm ; Algonquin P. 0. GOODRICH, S., Farmer, with father, Sec. 29, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. GOODRICH, IRA C., Farmer, s. w. Sec. 20 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Chau- tauqua Co., N. Y., in 1821 ; came West to Cook Co., 1834 ; lived there four years; then came to Kane Co.; lived there six years; then to this county in 1843; been School Director twelve years and Road Master fifteen years. Married Miss D. J. West, of Elgin, 111., 1843, formerly of Madison Co., N. Y. ; had five children, three boys and two girls, one boy dead. Republican. GRANTHAN, J., Farmer ; Algonquin P. 0. GREEN, C. H., Farmer. Sec. 10 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. GRANTHAN, WM., Farmer, n. e. cor. Sec. 1 ; Cary P. 0. ; born in England, 1833; came to America 1869, and to this county in 1871. Married Fannie Biel in 1854, who was born in England also ; she died August, 1876 ; has eleven children, six boys and five girls. Rep. ; Free Methodist. GREEN, DEFOREST, Farmer, with father, Sec. 10 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. GRIMES, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 10; Nunda P. 0. GRIMES, RUSSELL, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Algonquin P. 0. GUDKA, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 19, R. 9; Algonquin P. 0. HAMILTON. HARVEY, Laborer; Algonquin. HAGAR, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 30, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. HAMILTON, MINARD, lives with father, Sec. 14; Cary P. 0. HANDRACK, WILLIAM, House Carpenter ; Crystal Lake. HAMILTON, A., Blacksmith and Wagon Maker; Algonquin. HAMILTON, S. H., Farmer, s. e. Sec. 14 ; Cary P. 0. ; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., 1814; came to this county in 1860; owns 260 acres of land, value 810,400. Married Eliza McGinnis, of Fairfield, Vt., 1838, who was born 1816; had eight children, five boys and three girls ; one son, J. Hamilton, served as Cap- tain of Co. G, Fifty-second Reg. 111. Vol. Inf. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 137 HARRIMAN, J., Laborer ; Crystal Lake. HARBACK, N. B., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. HARBACK, WM., DR., Physician; Algonquin. HARTQUIST, A. A., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Algonquin P. 0. HARVEY, GEORGE, Miller; Algonquin. HARBACK, D. D., Farmer, s. e. Sec. 1 ; Cary P. 0. ; born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., 1818; came to this county in 1842; owns 77 acres of land, valuation $3,850; been Road Commissioner two years and School Director two years. Married Mariah Haven, of Algonquin, in 1847, who was born in Wyoming Co., N. Y. ; had one child. Republican ; Free Methodist. HAYES, C. W., M. D., Physician and Surgeon ; Crystal Lake. HERRIMAN., F., Laborer ; Algonquin. HAY, S. C., REV., Minister Congregational Church ; Crystal Lake. HALBERTON, JAMES, Pump Maker ; Crystal Lake. HEAD, HARVEY, Laborer; Algonquin. HEIDEMAN, HENRY, Miller; Algonquin. HELM, JOHN, Merchant ; Algonquin. HILL, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 6, R. 9 ; Cary P. 0. HENK, HENRY. Farmer, s. w. Sec. 36; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Leuzerne, Ger- many, in 1835; came to America in 1854, and settled in Cook Co.; lived there five years and then came to this county, 1859 ; owns 130 acres of land, valued at $5,200. Married Caroline Haase, in 1863, who was born in Hanover, Germany ; has five children, two boys and three girls. HILBERT, JACOB, Farmer of L. D. Lowell, Sec. 7 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. HICKOK, S. R., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Cary P. 0. HICKOK, PRESTON, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. HILL, WILLIAM, General Merchant ; Crystal Lake. HICKOK, LUTHER, Laborer ; Crystal Lake. HOUGHTALING, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 18, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. HOUGHTALING, F., Laborer ; Algonquin. HOUGHTALING, JOSEPH, Laborer, with his father ; Algonquin. HOWELL, A. G., Farmer, Sec. 17, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. HUBBARD, H. B., Stock Dealer ; Algonquin. HUNTLEY, ALBERT, Farmer, Sec. 32, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. HUNTLEY, C., Farmer, Sec. 32, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. HUNTLEY, ALMA M., Mrs., Sec. 32, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; widow o f Stephen M. Huntley, who was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., who died January 27' 1872 ; was daughter of Cornelius Carman, of Tompkins Co., N. Y. ; born in 1814 5 came to this county in 1847 ; estate consists of 137 acres, valued at $6,850. Mar- ried in 1832 ; had eight children, seven boys and one girl. Had three boys in the Union army ; one son, David Huntley, was killed in the battle of Vicksburg; Wm. Huntley was shot through the neck in the battle of Corinth. HUNTLEY, M. S., Farmer, Sec. 32, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. HUNTER, ANDREW, Farmer of Mrs. Hill, Sec. 15 ; Cary P. 0. HUNTER, JOSEPH, Constable ; Crystal Lake. HUNTER, ALEX., Mechanic, Crystal Lake. INGERSOL, C. T., House Carpenter ; Crystal Lake. IRWIN, GEORGE, Mason ; Crystal Lake. JAYNE, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Algonquin P. 0. JAYNE, G. D., Miller, Sec. 19, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0.; born in Lake Co., Ill, in 1840 ; owns 27 acres of land and mill privilege ; value of property, $8,000 ; served one 138 DIRECTORY OF McHEXRY COUNTY. year in the Fifty-second 111. Vol. Cav. Married Elizabeth A. Morey, of Algonquin, in 1862 ; had eight children, two boys and six girls ; one boy and two girls are dead. Democrat ; Free Thinker. JOHNSON, J. A., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Gary P. 0. JAYNE, E. S., Farmer, n. w. Sec. 29, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Steubeu Co., N. Y., in 1836 ; came to this county in 1864; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $7,200 ; has been seven years School Director. Married Hattie Houghtaling, of Ely, Lake Co., 111. ; has three children, two boys and one girl. Democrat ; Free Thinker. JACKMAN, R. D., Farmer, Sec. 8 Crystal Lake P. 0. JACK MAN, J. R., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. JONES, J. M., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. JOHNSTON, B. E., Farmer, s. e. Sec. 18, R. 9 ; Cary P. 0. ; born in Franklin Co., Penn., 1828 ; came to this County, 1843 ; owns 110 acres land ; value $60 per acre. His mother, Julia A. Johnston, lives with him. KAMMINE, CARL, Laborer; Crystal Lake. KENDREW, WILLIAM, Laborer ; Nunda. KEE, \V. L., Laborer; Algonquin. KEE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Algonquin P. 0. KEE, ROBERT, Farmer of J. D. Ferguson, Sec. 33 ; Algonquin P. 0. KEE, W. M., Laborer; Algonquin. KEE, JAMES, Farmer, n. w. Sec. 32, Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Ireland, 1814; came to America 1831, and to this county, 1849 ; owns 214 acres land ; value $13,500 ; has been School Director several terms, is also at present. Married Rachel Morton, of N. Y. City, 1836 ; had twelve children, eight boys and four girls; two boys dead ; one boy served three years in Union Army. KEIZER, CHARLES, Cabinet Maker ; Crystal Lake. KEYES, A., Gardener ; Crystal Lake. KELLY, W. C., Farmer, Sec. 30, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. KELLY, JOSEPH, Laborer ; Algonquin. KELLY, ORLANDO, Laborer ; Algonquin. KELLY, FEILANDO, Laborer ; Algonquin. KERN, DAVID, Mechanic ; Algonquin. KETCHUM, F. E., Laborer ; Algonquin. KEYES, HENRY, Mechanic and Town Clerk ; Algonquin. KEYES, F. V., Laborer ; Algonquin. KING, ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. KING, C., Farmer for S. S. Gates, Sec. 9 ; Crystal Lake, P. 0. KLINCK, J. S., Farmer ; Algonquin. KLINCK, J. F., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. KNOLL, C. D., Laborer ; Crystal Lake. KNOX, WILLIAM, Laborer ; Crystal Lake. KOBS, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Algonquin P. 0. KRAMPER, PETER, Farmer ; Algonquin. KRITCKA, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sea 17, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. KRUGEL, JOHN, Laborer ; Algonquin. KROPSKA, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 17, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. KRUSE, CHARLES, Laborer ; Crystal Lake. LADE, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Cary P. 0. LADE, SAMUEL, Laborer ; Algonquin. LAMPHUR, L., Blacksmith; Crystal Lake. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 139 LANNING, G., Laborer; Crystal Lake. LANNING, CHAS. H., Blacksmith ; Crystal Lake. LEONARD, JOHN, Laborer ; Crystal Lake. LEONARD, THOMAS, Iceman for C. D. Dole ; Crystal Lake. LEONARD, J. W., Laborer ; Crystal Lake. LINDSAY, HENRY, Laborer ; Gary Station. LOCKWOOD, J., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. LOCK WOOD, L., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Cary P. 0. LORD, C. F., Horse Dealer ; Crystal Lake. LONG, JOHN, Laborer ; Crystal Lake. LOWELL, L. D., M. D., Physician and Surgeon ; Crystal Lake. LUKASH, ALBERT, Farmer, Sec. 20, R. 9 ; Gary P. 0. LUND, J. H., Laborer ; Algonquin. LYE, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; -Crystal Lake P. 0. MAGEE, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 30, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. M AGEE, DAVID, Farmer ; Algonquin. MARSHALL, GEORGE, Miller ; Algonquin. MARLOW, J. W., Merchant; Crystal Lake. McCOLLUM, CHARLES, U. S. Mail Carrier ; Crystal Lake. McCLUNG, EDWARD, Laborer ; Algonquin. MCDONALDS, J., Laborer; Nunda. MCDONALDS, M., Laborer; Nunda. McGRAW. JOHN, Laborer ; Algonquin. McKAY, D. D., Laborer ; Algonquin. McKAY, THOMAS, Farmer of J. Pyatt, Sec. 28; Algonquin P. 0. McKEE, R. B., Farmer; Algonquin P. 0. McMANNAMAN, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 8, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. McNABB, J., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Algonquin P. 0. McNITT, JAMES, Laborer; Algonquin. McNITT, VOL., Laborer; Algonquin. McNETT, LEVI, Farmer, n. e. Sec. 18 ; Cary, P. ; born in Oswego Co., N. Y., in 1832 ; owns 208 acres of land, valued at $7,500 ; came to this county in 1849. Married Sarah Jane Wavvison in 1854, who was born in Caledonia Co., Vt., in 1836 ; had six children, three boys and three girls ; one girl dead. Republican ; Free Methodist. McNITT, CHARLES, Laborer ; Gary Station. MILLER, REV. Minister of Free Methodist Church; Crystal Lake. MILLER, J. F., Lives with E. H. Benson; Algonquin. MILLER, AUGUST, Laborer ; Cary Station. MILLER, WILLIAM, Wagon and Carriage Maker ; Crystal Lake. MINARD, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 23; Algonquin P. 0. MITCHELL, W. W., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. MINARD, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Algonquin P. 0. MORLEY, BENJAMIN, Laborer;. Algonquin. MITCHEL, DAVID, Farmer and breeder of blooded stock. Sec. 33 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1832; came to America in 1851, and to this county in 1855. Owns 278 acres of land, value $14,000. Married Jane Barr, of Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1851 ; she was born in 1829 ; had five children, one boy and four girls. MIXBOWER, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 24; Algonquin P. 0. MORTON, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Algonquin P. O. MORTON, EDWARD, SR.. Farmef, Sec. 32 ; Algonquin P. 0. MORTON, EDWARD, JR., Farmer, with his father, Sec. 32 ; Algonquin P. 0. 140 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. MORTON, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Algonquin P. 0. MORTON, C. W., Laborer; Algonquin. MORRISON, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 17, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. MORRISON, FRANK, Laborer ; Gary Station. MORRIS, T. L., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Nunda P. 0. MORRIS, W. P., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Nunda P. 0. MUNSHAW, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. MUNSHAW, WILLIAM. Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. NASH, SETH, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. NASON, WM. A., M. D., Physician ; Algonquin ; born in Hallowell, Maine, June 21, 1842; came to this county in 1868; owns lot on which he resides; was Acting Assistant Surgeon in Virginia, serving at the Gordonsville Hospital, and also at Yorktown ; Dr. Nason has one of the finest collections of natural history in Northern Illinois. Married Miss Anna Goodson, of Algonquin, June 29, 1874; she was born in Dundee Township. OGBIN, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Algonquin P. 0. OGBIN, THOMAS, lives with father, Sec. 22 ; Algonquin P. 0. O'NEIL, OWEN, Laborer ; Crystal Lake. PADDOCK, R., SR., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. PADDOCK, R., JR., Laborer, Sec. 5 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. PADDOCK, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 7, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. PADDOCK, T. H., Laborer ; Gary Station. PADDOCK, R. A., Farmer, with father, Sec. 7, R. 9 ; Gary P. 0. PADDOCK, C. A., Laborer; Algonquin. PADDOCK, C. E., Farmer, n. w. Sec. 7, R. 9 ; Gary P. 0. ; born Monroe Co., N. Y., 1822 ; came to this county 1843 ; owns 133 acres of land, value $6,000 ; been Road Commissioner twelve years. Married Elvira Humphrey, of Tioga Co., N. Y., in 1847 ; born 1827 ; had thirteen children, six boys and seven girls; lost three boys and two girls. Independent ; Disciple. PARKHURST, A., Laborer; Algonquin. PARSONS, L. M., School Teacher ; Cary Station. PARSONS, P. E., Farmer, Sec. 8, R. 9 ; Cary P. 0. PARSONS, W. M., Laborer; Cary Station. PATCH, W. H., Painter ; Crystal Lake. PATTERSON, DAVID and JAMES, Farmers for H. Lye, Sec. 4 ; Crystal Lake P.O. PATTERSON, JAMES, Laborer; Algonquin. MURPHY, J. J., Station Agent ; Cary. PEACOCK, GEO. M., Miller; Algonquin; born in Cook Co., 111., 1848; came to this county in 1869 ; owns the Mill, Lot and Water Privilege. PEASE, EPHRAIM, Farmer, Sec. 5 , Crystal Lake P. 0. PECK, E., Laborer ; Crystal Lake. PEELER, GEORGE, SR., Laborer ; Crystal Lake. PEELER, GEORGE, JR., Laborer ; Crystal Lake. PERRY, F. A., Farmer, Sec. 32; Algonquin P. 0. PERKINS, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. ; born in Livingston Co., N. Y., 1830 ; came to McHenry Co., 1853 ; lived in the county twenty-three years. Married Julia Buok, of Chemung, N. Y., who died in 1874; married Martha Wallace, of Hampshire Co., Mass., 1875 ; had nine children by first wife Ellen, Alice, Efiie, Charles, Frank, Lawrence, Fannie, Willie and Feloy ; Martha Wallace had two, Willie and Helen Wallace. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 141 PETERS, JOHN, Hardware Merchant ; Algonquin. PETTIBONE, J. T., Farmer. Sec. 10 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. PETTIBONE, GEORGE, Farmer, with father, Sec. 10 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. PETTIBONE, C. E., Farmer, Section 4 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. PINGRY, CHARLES, Laborer; Nunda. PPLAWM, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Baden, Ger- many, 1839 ; came to America in 1865, and to this county the same year ; owns 72 acres of land, value $45 per acre. Married Elizabeth Frye, 1868, who was born in Germany also ; had six children, three boys and three girls. Republican ; Methodist. PHILLIPS, HOWARD, Works father's farm, Sec. 27 ; Algonquin P. 0. PHILP, JAMES, Money Lender, Real Estate Dealer; Algonquin. PHILLIPS, ROBERT, Farmer, s. e. Sec. 27 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Bucks Co., Penn., June 1, 1797; came to this county in 1848 ; owns 150 acres of land, value $9,000 ; has been School Director three years. Married Naomi Garrison, of Hunterdon Co., N. J., 1831, who was born 1806; had six children, three boys and three girls, one girl dead. Republican ; Spiritualist. PHILLIPS, WILLET, Farmer, s. e. Sec. 27 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Bucks Co., Penn., 1834 ; came to this county 1848. Married Melinda Balch, of Genesee Co., N. Y., 1861, who was born 1835; had four children two girls and two boys; living, Nettie E. and Fred E. Phillips; one girl and one boy dead. Republican; Spiritualist. PINNEY, JOHN, Laborer; Algonquin. PIATT, GEORGE, Blacksmith ; Crystal Lake. PLONER, JOHN, Laborer ; Algonquin. PORTER, H. L., Painter; Crystal Lake. POMEROY, E. Q., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. POWELL, J. N., Butcher; Crystal Lake. POWERS, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 18, R. 9 ; Algonquin P. 0. PRICE, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Algonquin P. 0. PRICE, SAMUEL, JR., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Algonquin P. 0. RASMESSER, R., Laborer; Algonquin. RATHBURN, W. S., Mechanic ; Crystal Lake. RAPE, MICHAEL, Laborer; Crystal Lake. RATTRAY, WILLIAM, Farmer, s. e. Sec. 33 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Perthshire, Scotland, 1828 ; came to America 1865 and to this county the same year ; owns 68 acres of land, value, $3,400. Married Mary Ann Roberts, of For- farshire, Scotland, 1872 ; has two children boys. Mrs. Rattray was born 1836. REED, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. REED, E., Farmer, with father, Sec. 18 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. RICHARDS, FREDERICK, Miller, Sec. 28 ; Algonquin P. 0. RITT, CARL, Laborer ; Crystal Lake. RIM, L. C., DR., Dentist; Crystal Lake. RINEHART, J., Laborer and Thresher ; Crystal Lake. ROBINSON, JAMES B., Mechanic ; Crystal Lake ; born in Rutland Co., Vt., 1836; came to this county 1845 ; was Lieutenant in One Hundred and Forty-first Rea;. 111. Vol. Inf. Married Miss Julia E. Reed, daughter of Simeon Reed, of Pawlet, Vt., October 29, 1868. ROSE, J., Laborer; Crystal Lake. ROSE, HERMAN, Laborer ; Crystal Lake. 142 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. i ROSENTHAL, HENRY, Laborer ; Crystal Lake. ROSENTHAL, FREDERICK. Laborer ; Crystal Lake. ROSENCRANTZ, A., Farmer for B. Hill, Sec. 14 ; Algonquin P. 0. SALAWAY, JAMES, Butcher ; Algonquin. SCHROEDER, CHARLES, Farmer for Mrs. Allen, Sec. 23; Algonquin P. 0. SALISBURY. J. W.. Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. SAN FORD, E. B., Mason; Crystal .Lake. SCHMiDT, J. G., Mechanic; Cary Station. SCHMIDT, S. F., Laborer; Cary Station. SCHMIDT, G., Mechanic; Cary Station. SEEBER, S., Laborer; Algonquin. SEARS, J. L., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Algonquin P. 0. SEEBERT, S. G., Farmer, Sec. 13; Cary P. 0. SEEBERT, LEYI, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Cary Station P. 0. SEYMOUR, E., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Algonquin P. 0. SEYMOUR, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Algonquin P. 0. SHERWOOD, R. R., Retired ; Algonquin. SHALES, J., Laborer; Algonquin. SHELLY, FRANK, Laborer ; Crystal Lake. SHALES, JACOB, Shoemaker ; Nunda. SHEPARD, H. B., Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Cary Station P. 0. SHERWOOD, J. A., Farmer and Auctioneer, Sec. 30 ; Algonquin P. 0. SHEPARD, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. SHIELDS, WILLIAM, Laborer; Nunda. SHUFELDT, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Algonquin P. 0. SIMONS, A. J., Mason ; Crystal Lake. SMITH, S. J., Retired ; Cary Station. SIPE, LEWIS, Laborer ; Algonquin. SMITH, ALICE B., Mrs., Sec. 15 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Orange Co., N. Y., 1820 ; came to Illinois in 1848, and to this county in 1871 ; owns 80 acres of land; value of property, $6,000 ; widow of J. T. Smith, who died in 1857. Mrs. S. is a Unitarian. SMITH, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Algonquin P. 0. SMITH, CHAS. W., Painter ; Crystal Lake. SMITH, CHARLES, Laborer; Nunda. SMITH, ANDY, Laborer; Crystal Lake. SMITH, L. P., Farmer, n. w. Sec. 13 ; Cary P. 0. ; born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., in 1840; came to this county in 1842; owns 250 acres of land, value $10,- 000. Married Miss Elizabeth Buck, of Algonquin Township, who was born in Chemung Co., N. Y. ; had four children ; two boys and two girls. Republican. S. J. Smith, his father, lives with. him ; born in 1816. SNOOK, J., Butcher; Algonquin. SORN, JOHN, Laborer ; Algonquin. SPARAWK, B. K., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Nunda P. 0. SPRAGUE, EDWARD, Thresher ; Cary Station. SPRAGUE, HENRY, Laborer ; Cary Station. STEWART, D., Laborer; Algonquin. STIEN, ANDREW, Shoemaker ; Crystal Lake. STEPHENS, J. M., Laborer ; Algonquin. STEWART, A., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Algonquin P. 0. STOTT, LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. STRANUK, JOHN, Laborer ; Cary Station. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 143 SUCHY, PRANK, Farmer, s. e. Sec. 25 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Bohemia, in 1823; came to America in 1852, and to this county the same year; owns 116 acres of land ; value, $45 per acre. Married Katy Puiner in 1848, who was born in Bohemia ; had nine children, two boys and seven girls ; one boy and a girl dead. Republican. SUCHY, ALBERT, Farmer, n. w. Sec. 30 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Bohemia in 1823; came to America in 1853, and settled in Chicago; lived there six years, then came to this county ia 1859; owns 106 acres of land; value, $45 per acre. Married Ann Adamek in 1856 ; she was born in Bohemia in 1838 ; had five boys and five girls. Republican. SUND, CARL, Mechanic ; Nunda. SWEET, CHARLES, Laborer ; Algonquin. THOMAS, LA P., Farmer, n. e. Sec. 13 ; Cary P. 0. ; born in Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1823; came to this county in 1839; owns 400 acres of land; value, $10,- 000 ; been Road Commissioner four years. Married Arvilla French, of Steuben Co., N. Y., in 1846, who was born in .1826 ; had five children, three boys and two girls ; one girl dead. Spiritualist. THOMPSON, E., Laborer ; Crystal Lake. THOMPSON, A., Farmer, Sec. 8 : Crystal Lake P. 0. THOMPSON, G. W., Farmer, Renter of F. Cox's, Sec. 9 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. THOMPSON, FRED'K, Laborer, with father, Sec. 9 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. TIFFANY, P., Laborer; Crystal Lake. TOPEL, HENRY, Mechanic ; Crystal Lake. TOMISKY, P., Merchant; Algonquin ; born in Bohemia in 1841 ; came to Amer- ica in 1854; owns village Lot No. 1, Block 9. Married Kathrine Dvorak, a native of Bohemia, in 1863 ; she was born in 1843 : -had six children, three boys and three girls. Born Annie, 1864 ; John, 1867 ; Joseph, 1869 ; Mary, 1870 ; Nettie, 1873 ; Frank, 1874. TRASNUK, FRANK, Laborer; Algonquin. TUBES, HENRY, Mechanic ; Algonquin. TUBES, ALBERT, Laborer; Algonquin. VANALLEN, A., Laborer ; Crystal Lake. VOLGER, HENRY, Laborer; Algonquin. WANDERVACEK, JOSEPH, Harness Maker ; Algonquin ; born in Bohemia, 1830 ; came to America 1855, and to this county 1865 ; owns village lot. Married Mary Dvorak, 1852 ; she was born in Bohemia, 1829 ; had four children, two boys and two girls. WALARS, PETER, Laborer; Algonquin. WHITE, JOHN E., Laborer ; Crystal Lake. WALLACE, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Nunda P. 0. WATSON, JAMES, Farmer (renter of W! H. Ruggles), Sec. 11 ; Nunda P. 0. WEAVER, A. L., Farmer, n. e. Sec. 13; Cary P. 0. ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., 1834; came to this county 1847 ; owns 184 acres of land, value $9,200 ; has been Road Commissioner, Constable, etc. Married Lucy R. Coss, 1860, born 1836 ; has five children, three boys and two girls. Republican. WEAVER, DAVID, Hotel Keeper; Algonquin. WEST, M. S. M., Farmer, n. e. Sec. 12, R. 8 ; Cary P. 0. ; born in Genesee-Co., N. Y., 1827 ; came to this county 1850 ; owns 80 acres of land, value $5,000. Married Debora D. Crabtree, of Algonquin, who was born in Alleghany Co., N. Y., 1832; had two children, girls. Republican; Free Methodist. 144 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. WILBER. SILAS, Lives with son, J. H. Wilber ; Crystal Lake. WEWERKA, PRANK, Farmer, n. w. Sec. 7 ; Cary P. 0. ; born at Prague, Bohemia, 1842 ; came to America 1860, and to this county 1874. Married Ellen Robinson, of Louisville, Ky., 1864, who was born 1847 ; had four children, two boys and two girls. Republican; Catholic. WHITE, J. M., Farmer, Sec. 16; Crystal Lake P. 0. WHITE, CHARLES, Laborer ; Crystal Lake. WHITTAKER, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Crystal Lake P. Q. WILBER, J. H., Harness Maker ; Crystal Lake. WIENKE, JOSEPH, Farmer, n. w. Sec. 25 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Ger- many, 1831 ; came to America 1861 and settled in Cook Co. ; came to this county 1864 ; owns 200 acres of land, value $9,000 ; has been School Director six years, and is at present. Married Mary Giester in 1858, who was born in Germany 1829 ; has two children, one boy and one girl ; lost two children. Republican ; Lutheran. WILLIAMS, E. D., Butcher, Crystal Lake. WILLIAMS, C. E., Butcher; Algonquin. WILSON, J. B., Vinegar Mfr. ; Nunda. WRANCK, MICHAEL, Laborer; Algonquin. ALGONQUIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY. ALGONQUIN RIVER MILLS Guarantee the Best Work in County, and all Work Done Promptly. G. M. PEACOCK, PROPRIETOR. F. TOMISKY, General Merchandise, Dry Goois, Groceries, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, And Everything usually found in a Country Store. Our Stock is always Complete. C. C. CHUNN, Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery and Fancy Articles, Patent Medicines, Pure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal Purposes, and all articles usually kept hy Druggist. Physicians' Prescrip'ns carefully compounded at all hours. W. A. MASON, M. D., C. D. JAYNE, I L L IE IR,, Section 19, Range 9, ALGONQUIN P. O. JOSEPH WANDERVACEK, Harness IVtaker, Makes all kinds of Single, Double, Light and Heavy, and all kinds of work belonging to the trade. All Work Warranted. CRYSTAL LAKE HOUSE, T. H. ASHTON, Proprietor, CRYSTAL LAKE. JOSEPH ADAMEK, Carriage Manufacturer, JAMES NISH, GENERAL MERCHANT, CARY STATION. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 145 ALGONQUIN BUSINESS DIRECTORY. BENTLEY, B. B., Physician. CHAPELL & FERGUSON, General Merchants. ENENSON, THOMAS, Shoemaker. HARBACK, WILLIAM, Physician. HELM, JOHN & PETER, General Merchants. HAMILTON, A., Blacksmith and Wagon Maker. HARVEY & MARSHALL, Millers. SNOOK, J., Butcher. WEAVER, DAVID, Hotel Keeper. WILLIAMS, C. E, Butcher. CRYSTAL LAKE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. BUCKHOLTZ & DAGELMANN, General Merchants. BUEHLER, JOHN, Shoemaker. DOLE, C. S., Ice and Grain Dealer. FITCH & MARLOW, General Merchants. FORD, H. H., Blacksmith. HAYES, C. W., M. D., Physician and Surgeon. HILL, WILLIAM, General Merchant. KEIZER, CHARLES, Cabinet Maker. LANNING & PRATT, Blacksmith. LOWELL, L. D., M. D., Physician and Surgeon. MILLER, WILLIAM, Wagon and Carriage Maker. STEIN, ANDREW, Shoemaker. WILBER, J. H., Harness Maker. . WILLIAMS, E. D., Meat Market. 146 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. ALDEN TOWNSHIP. ANDREWS, GEORGE B., General Merchant ; Alden ; born in New Wind- sor, Orange Co., N. Y., April 8, 1832 ; came to McHeury County, June 7, 1859 ; value of property, $7,000 ; has been Postmaster sixteen years, Justice of the Peace four years and Town Collector one year. Married Julia A. Avery, of Ravenna,0hio , June 7, 1860 ; she was born September 7, 1838. ANDREWS, C. R., Clerk for G. B. Andrews ; Alden. AUSTIN, E. N., Carpenter and Joiner, Sec. 15 ; Alden P. 0. BATES, GRANVILLE, Farmer, Sec. 13 : Alden P. 0. BARNES, T. H., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Big Foot P. O. BENNETT, L. A., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Alden P. 0. BELLOWS, SIMEON, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Big Foot P. 0. BOMBARD, ALFRED, Farmer, Sec, 9 ; Alden P. 0. BOMBARD, ALFRED, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Alden P. 0. ; born in Vermont, August 30, 1834 ; came to McHenry County about 1854 or 1855 ; owns 152 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; has been and is School Director. Married Sarah A. Drew, of Steuben Co., N. Y., December 18, 1862; she was born August 25, 1836 ; has three children, two sons and a daughter. Members of the M. E. Church of Alden. BOMBARD, MOSES, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Big Foot P. 0. BORDWELL, FRANKLIN, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Alden P. 0. BORDWELL, D., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Big Foot P. 0. BORDWELL, L. J., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Alden P. 0. BORDWELL, D., Farmer. Sec. 5 ; Big Foot P. 0. ; born in Alden, Erie Co., N. Y., January 15, 1826 ; came to McHenry County about 1844; owns 365 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre ; has been School Director several years. Married Jane Burns, of Yates Co., N. Y., November 13, 1849 ; she was born August 12, 1823 ; had six children, four boys and two girls four sonsand one daughter living. Mem- bers of the M. E. Church. BOTTLEMY, FREDERICK, Renter of G. McQuade, Sec. 9 ; Alden P. 0. BOTLEMY, FRED., Farmer, (Renter on G. McQuade's farm, Sec. 9) ; Alden P, 0. ; born in Walworth Co., Wis., December 31, 1846 ; came to McHenry County in 1870; value of property, $700. Married Augusta Behling, of Pommern, Ger- many, December 21, 1869 ; she was born September 29, 1854 ; has one daughter. BRANDON, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Alden P. 0. BRINES, EMELINE, MRS., Widow of Joseph Brines ; Alden. BROWN, E., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Big Foot P'. 0. BROWN, A. M., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Alden P. 0. BROWN, ALONZO, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Alden P. 0. ; born in Chemung Town- ship, McHenry Co., Ill, April 9, 1848; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Justina Barnes, of Long Island, January 31st, 1868 ; she was born February 9, 1846 ; had three children, boys, two living. CAMPBELL, ELIAS, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Alden P. 0. CLARK, N. H., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. CASH, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Harvard P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 147 CARBARY, JOHN H., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Alden P. 0. ; born in Jersey City, N. J., July 25, 1848; came to McHenry County in 1863; owns 20 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Margaret E. LaBrec, of Alden Township, McHenry Co., 111., November 12, 1873 ; she was born July 3, 1853 ; has two sons, both living. Members of the Catholic Church. CASH, ROBERT, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 30 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Bel- fast, Ireland, July 12, 1815 ; came to the United States in 1826, and to McHenry County in 1845 ; owns 220 acres, of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Phebe Robins, of Brown. Schoharie Co., N. Y., September 14, 1847 ; she was born June 8, 1818 ; had five children, boys, all living. Mrs. Cash is a member of the Seventh Day Adventists. CLARK, FRANCIS, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Harvard P. 0. CLAWSON, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Alden P. 0. CLARK, N. H., Farmer. Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Alden Township, Mc- Henry County, June 8, 1842; owns an undivided interest in 100 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Martha Holister, of Walworth Township, Walworth Co., Wis., July 4, 1871 ; she was born May 20, 1853 ; had two children, one son and one daughter, both living. CLARK, FRANCIS, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Fermanagh, Ireland, February 12, 1808 ; came to United States in 1831, and to McHenry County in 1855 ; owns 300 acres of land ; value $33 per acre. Married Catherine Nolan, of Fermanagh, Ireland, July 15, 1830 ; she was born May 8, 1806 ; had seven children, five sons and two daughters ; five sons and one daughter living. Catholics. CLAWSON, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Alden P. 0. ; born in Indiana, De- cember 29, 1826 ; came to McHenry Co., January, 1870 ; owns 14 acres of land, value $35 per acre. Married Amanda Helm, of Cayuga Co., N. Y., September 29, 1868 ; she was born September 17, 1839 ; has four children, two sons and two daughters, all living. CLENDENING, J. M., Minister of M. E. Church of Alden and Big Foot; Par- sonage, Sec. 7 ; Big Foot P. 0, ; born in Henry Co., 111., April 27, 1840 ; came to McHenry County, October, 1875 ; was Chaplain of Ninety-sixth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf., for eight months ; resigned on account of ill health, but afterward was appointed Second Lieutenaut Co. F, Fifteenth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf., and promoted to Captain. Married Olive A. Wells, of Jo Daviess Co., 111., August 28, 1861 ; she was born January 21, 1840 ; had five children, one son and four daughters ; one son and three daughters living ; his father, J. M. Clendening, is now with him ; is 74 years old. COLLINS, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. COLLINS, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harvard P. 0. CONKLIN, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Alden P. 0. COPELAND, H. W., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Alden P. 0. CORNUE, D. A., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Alden P. 0. CORNUE, DANIEL A., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 2 ; Alden P. 0. ; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., November 18, 1819 ; came to McHenry Co.. spring of 1847 ; owns 285 acres of land, value $45 per acre ; has been School Director for several years. Married Sarah J. Olmstead, of Avoca, Steuben Co., N. Y., January 12, 1848 ; she was born November 20, 1827 ; had five children, 'three sons and two daughters, all living. Members of Presbyterian Church of Lynn and Hebron. CRANE, NATHANIEL, Farmer, and Minister of M. E. Church, Sec. 20; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Scipio, Cayuaga Co., N. Y., February 25, 1811 ; came to 148 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. McHenry County, May, 1855 ; owns 67 acres of land, value $2,500 ; has been School Director for several years ; had two sons in the Union Army ; one son, A. E. Crane, who contracted a disease while in defense of his country, from which he died in 1874. Married Julia A. Ely, of Owego, Tioga Co., N. Y., May 30, 1831 ; she was born July 24, 1813 ; had nine children, six sons and three daughters ; two sons dead. Methodists. Mr. Crane has been a member of the Official Board of the M. E. Church for 40 years. CRANE, NATHANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Harvard P. 0. CUTTER, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 15, Alden P. 0. ; born in Groton, Tomp- kins Co., N. Y., March 17, 1826 ; came to McHenry County, 1856 ; owns 180 acres of land, value $7,200 ; has been Town Clerk three years, Town Treasurer three years, and Assessor four years ; was Second Lieutenant Co. C, Ninety-fifth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. Married Mrs. Helen Cutter, of Alden, McHenry County, 111., December 21, 1867 ; no children. DAVIS, C. P., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. DAY, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Alden P. 0. DAVIS, C. P., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in New Haven, Oswego Co., N. Y., September 9, 1824 ; came to McHenry County, April 1867 ; owns 80 acres of land; value $50 per acre. Married Martha P. Ackerman, of Pillar Point, Jefferson County, N. Y., February 5, 1855 ; she was born April 2, 1829 ; had four children, one by his first wife ; three by second marriage, three living ; two daughters and one son. DISBROW, LUCAS, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Alden P. 0. D1SBROW, ORRIN, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Alden P. 0. DISBROW, LEVI, Farmer, Sec. 14; Alden P. 0. DISBROW, SIDNEY, Farmer, Sec. 14; Alden P. 0. DISBROW, NATHAN, Retired; Sec. 14; Alden P. 0. DOLING, PAT., Renter of J. McElroy, Sec. 33 ; Harvard P. 0. DOMINY, HANNAH, MRS., Widow of N., Sec. 14; P. 0. DURKEE, OEL B., Farmer, Sec. 36; Alden P.O.; born in Pittsfield, Rutland Co., Vt., June 6, 1808; came to McHenry Co., 1846; owns 40 acres of land, value $1,600. Married Harriet Baird, of Rutland Co., Vt., 1835, who died 1843 ; had two children. Married Catherine Begun (second wife) of Ohio, April, 1843 ; had two children, all living. DURKEE, G. F., Farmer, Sec. 36; Alden P. 0. DUTTON, J. R., Farmer, Sec. 23; Alden P. O. DUVALL, JOHN, Farmer (Renter on V. La 1 Brec estate, Sec. 4) ; Alden P. 0. ; born in Quebec, Canada, July 6, 1834 ; came to MeHenry Co., 1855 ; value of property $500. Married Roselle La Brec, of Long Island, June, 1856 ; she was born September, 1844 ; has eight children, all living. DYER, WM. L., Farmer, Sec. 16; Alden P. 0. DYER, N. C., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Alden P. 0. EARLE, G. A., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Alden P. 0. EARL, GEORGE, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 11 ; Hebron P. 0. ; born in Kent, England, July 4, 1825 ; came to the United States in 1850, and to McHenry Co. the same year; owns 160 acres of land, value $35 per acre; has been School Director for several years. Married Emma Dawn, of Kent, England, April 22, 1850 ; she was born November 26, 1822 ; had three children, one daughter and two sons ; one daughter and one son living. The family are members of the M. E. Church, of Aldeu. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 149 EASTON, BENJAMIN, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Aldeu P. 0. EVANS, HANNAH, Mrs., Widow of Stephen Evans, who died July 9, 1872; residence Section 8 ; Alden P. 0. Mrs. Evans was born in Palmyra, Mass., about April 14, 1791 ; owns 80 acres of land, value $30 per acre. Had nine children, seven sous and two daughters, all dead. She is a member of the Baptist Church of Big Foot. FAY, LUCINDA, MRS., Widow of J. Fay, Sec. 20; Alden P. 0. FENTON, WILLIAM, Farmer, Section 34 ; Alden P. 0. FERRIS, SYLVANUS, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Alden P. 0. FINK, LEWIS. Farmer, Sec 23 ; Alden P. 0. ' FINK, JOHN, Laborer ; Alden. FINK, PETER, Retired, Sec. 16 ; Alden P. 0. FINK, MARTIN, Works farm for W. H. Rector, Sec. 16; Alden P. 0. FINK, HALSEY, Renter of James O'Brien, Sec. 14; Alden P. 0. FINK, MARCUS, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Alden P. 0. FINK, JOHNSON, Renter of T. D. Hale, Sec. 27 ; Alden P. 0. FOOTE, J. C., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Alden P. O. FREDINBURG, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Alden P. 0. FREEMAN, NANCY J., Mrs., Widow of W. R. Freeman, who died March 26, 1871, residence Sec. 21 ; Alden P. 0. She was born in Greene Co., N. Y., October 25, 1838 ; value of property $2,000. Had seven children, five sons and two daughters ; two sons and two daughters living. GAFFNEY, OWEN, Renter of J. Madden, Sec. 36 ; Alden P. 0. GATES, J. E., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Alden P. 0. GILBERT, E., Works for J. D. Knickerbocker, Sec. 3 ; Alden P. 0. GLASS, ELIAS, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Alden P. 0. GLEASON, R. D., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Alden P. 0. GLEASON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Alden P. 0. GROESBECK, W. H., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 2 and 3 ; Alden P. O. Born in Schaghticoke Tp., N. Y., July 31, 1830 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1860 ; owns 230 acres of land, value $40 per acre ; was Supervisor two terms. Married Josephine Udell (second wife), of Alden, December 27, 1860 ; she was born February 22, 1839, has three children, daughters, all living. Mrs. Groesbeck is a member of the Pres- byterian Church, of Hebron. GROESBECK, V. K., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Alden P. 0. GROESBECK, V. K., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 1 ; Hebron P. 0. ; born in Rome, Oneida Co., N. Y., April 26, 1843 ; came to McHenry Co. October, 1869 ; owns 140 acres of land, value $35 per acre ; was private Co. C, Ninety-fifth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf., three years. Married Ruth S. Sperry, of Hebron Tp., McHenry Co., 111., October 3, 1865 ; she was born July 20, 1844 ; had four children, two sons and two daughters ; one son and two daughters living. HARRIS, ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Alden P. 0. HAWKINS, J. B. & S. S., Farmers, Sec. 6 ; Big Foot P. 0. HOLLAND, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Alden P. 0. JEROME, N. C., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Mil- ton, Franklin Co., Vt., April 8, 1830 ; came to McHenry Co. in the spring of 1836; owns 140 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; was School Director several years. Married Harriet E. Blodget. of Concord, Erie Co., N. Y., December 25, 1852; she was born Nov. 14, 1833; had four children, one son and two daughters living. JILES, CORNELIUS, MRS., widow of C. N. Jiles, Alden. 150 DIRECTORY OF McHENBY COUNTY. JOHNSON, D. B., Fanner, Sec. 15 ; Alden P. 0. ; born in North Harpersfield, Delaware Co.. N. Y., Jan. 14, 1827 ; came to McHenry Co. April, 1874; owns 20 acres of land ; was in the engineer corps during the rebellion ; enlisted in Co. A, First Regt, N. Y. Vol. Inf. Married Mary A. Abby, of East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., N. Y., September 28, 1852 ; she was born November 30, 1831 ; has one child a daughter. , KEATING, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Harvard P. 0. KEATING, THOMAS, SR., Farmer, Sec. 28. ; Harvard P. 0. KEATING, THOMAS, JR., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Harvard P. O. KINGSLEY, C. L., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Alden P. 0. KING, CATHARINE M., Mrs., widow of Henry King, resides Sec. 12; Hebron P. 0. ; Mrs. King was born in Buffalo, Erie Co., N. Y., May 28, 1826 ; came to McHenry Co., July 5, 1845 ; owns 40i acres of land, value $50 per acre. Married Henry King, January 1, 1846; he was born in Salem, Washington Co., N. Y., March 13, 1820, and died March 7, 1871 ; had ten children three sons and seven daughters ; six daughters and one son living ; had one son, John Henry, who was a private in Co. F, Ninety-fifth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf., two years and two months ; William J. died March 5, 1867, aged five months and eleven days ; Cyrus A. died November 22, 1870, aged one year and one month. KNICKERBOCKER, I. D. ; Farmer, Sec. 3; Alden P. 0. KIRK, J., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Lincolnshire, England, April, 1824 ; came to the United States in 1850 and to McHenry Co. in 1866 ; owns 80 acres of land ; value, $35 per acre. Married Mary Mabbot, of Lincolnshire, Eng- land. July 27, 1849 ; she was born June 17, 1828 ; had eight children ; five living. Members of Methodist Episcopal Church, of Harvard. KNICKERBOCKER, I. D., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 3 ; Alden P. 0. ; born in Milan, Duchess Co., Vt., October 23, 1837 ; came to McHenry Co. July 3, 1844 ; owns 180 acres of land, value $35 per acre. LA BREC, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Alden P. 0. LANGAN, J., Renter of L. D. Hale, Sec. 34 ; Alden P. 0. LATTER, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Alden P. 0. LAUGHLIN, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Harvard P. 0. LEO, MAURICE, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Alden P. 0. LORDEN, P., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Alden P. 0. LUCIA, ELI, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Alden P. 0. MADDEN, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harvard P. 0. MADDEN. PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harvard P. 0. MANLEY, H. F., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Alden P. 0. MASE, MARY MRS., widow of H. Mase, Sec. 14 ; Alden P. 0. Me BRIDE, MAHLON, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Alden P. 0. McGUIRE, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Alden P. 0. McLEAN, T. B., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Alden P. 0. McLEAN, HAZ ELTON, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Alden P. 0. McLEAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Alden P. O. McLEAN, HENRY, Laborer ; Alden. MERCHANT, J. W., Farmer, Sec. 24; Alden P. 0. MERRY, W. S., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 8 ; Alden P. 0. ; born in Schenec- tady, N. Y., September 24, 1836 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1849 ; owns 160 acres of land, value $35 per acre ; has been School Director and Town Collector ; was Private in Co. C, Ninety-fifth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. Married Pleiades Wilkinson, of Hinckley Township, Madison Co.. Ohio, March 20, 1860 ; she was born February 27, 1836. Has four children one son and three daughters ; his father, Ely G. Merry, is living with him, aged sixty-five. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 151 MICKLE, N. J., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Big Foot P. 0. ; born in New York January 11, 1835; came to Wai worth Co., Wis., in 1847 and to McHenry Co. in 1875; owns 229 acres of land ; value, $35 per acre. Married Elsie Brandow, of Steuben Co., N. Y.. January 1, 1858 ; she was born February 17, 1838 ; has two children one son and one daughter. MOCKLER, M., Farmer, Sec. 30; Harvard P. 0.; born in Ireland, 1823; came to United States in 1843 and to McHenry Co. in 1849 ; owns 140 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Margai-et Ward, of County Gemway, Ireland ; had eight children four sons and four daughters ; one son and one daughter dead. Members of the Catholic Church, of Harvard. MOCKLER, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Harvard P. 0. MOCKLER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Harvard P. 0. MODE, FREDERICK, Works for 0. Disbrow, Sec. 13 ; Alden P. 0. MOODY, WILLIAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 7 ; Big Foot P. 0. ; born in Lincolnshire, England, Feb. 22, 1816 ; came to McHenry Co., 1856; owns 255 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Agnes Masser, of Yorkshire, England, June 3, 1858 ; she was born Jan. 25, 1815 ; had two children, sons, both dead. Members of M. E. Church. MORGAN, C. F., SB., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Alden P. 0. MORGAN, C. F., JR., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Alden P. 0. MORRISSEY, TERRY, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; P. 0. MUNCH, JOSEPH, Boot and Shoemaker ; Alden ; born in Baden, Germany, January 9, 1846 ; came to United States, May, 1867, and to McHenry County, August 18, 1876. Married Franziska Nikolaus, of Baden, Germany, Feb. 6, 1872 ; she was born April 15, 1850 ; has two children, boys. German Catholic. NICHOLS, R. A., Carpenter, Sec. 20 ; Harvard P. 0. NICHOLS, P. A., Lives with mother, Sec. 20 ; Harvard P. 0. NICHOLS, JAMES M , Farmer, Carpenter and Joiner, Sec. 20 ; Harvard P. 0.; born in Booneville, Oneida Co., N. Y., April 28, 1828 ; came to McHenry Co. in spring of 1865 ; owns 160 acres of land, value $35 per acre. Married Polly A. Austin, of Binghamton, Chenango Co., N. Y., Nov. 1, 1849; she was born Octo- ber 22, 1831 ; had five children, four living. Members of M. E. Church, Harvard. NOLAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Alden P. 0. NOYES, W. H., Depot Agent; Alden. O'BRIEN, M., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Alden P. 0. O'HALLORAN, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Alden P. 0. O'NEIL, DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harvard P. 0. ORDWAY, HIRAM, Laborer, Sec. 15 ; Alden P. 0. PAYNTER, H. H., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Lennox, Berk shire Co., Mass., September 14, 1832 ; came to McHenry Co., 1856 ; owns 160 acres of land, value $30 per acre : was private in Co. A, Ninety-fifth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. Married Sallie Spencer, of Seneca Co., Ohio, March 18, 1860 ; she was born December 4, 1832 ; has two children, both living. Mrs. Paynter is a member of the Baptist Church. PETERS, C., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Alden P. 0. QUIGLEY, MALACHAI, Farmer, Sec. 36; Alden P. 0. RECTOR, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Alden P. 0. RECTOR, AMOS, Laborer; Alden. RECTOR, G. S., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Alden P. 0. RILEY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 19; Harvard P. 0. 152 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. RING, DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harvard P. 0. RICHARDSON, A., Laborer, Sec. 15 : Alden P. 0. ROBINSON, W. S., Farmer, Sec. 14 : Alden P. 0. ROGERS, D. P., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Alden P. 0. RUSHTON, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Alden P. 0. RYDER, G. D., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Alden P. 0. RYDER, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Alden P. 0. RYDER, G D., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Harvard P. O. ; born in Oswego Co., N. Y., August 27, 1827 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1836 ; owns 103 acres of land, value $40 per acre ; has been School Director several terms. Married Mrs. Norah C. Bucklin, of Wooster Co., Mass, (widow of Edgar A. Bucklin), May 1, 1866 ; she was born January 22, 1830 ; had three children by first wife. SCOTT, WILLIAM, Renter of W. L. Dyer, Sec. 24 ; Alden P. 0. SCANLIN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Harvard P. 0. SCOTT, W. J., Works on farm of H. W. Copeland, Sec. 21 ; Alden P. 0. SLATER, FRANK, Cheese Manufacturer, Sec. 15 ; Alden P. 0. SOPER, J. M., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Alden P. 0. SOPER, ISIC, Farmer, Sees. 9 and 10; Alden P. 0.; born in Monmouth Co, N. J., December 17, 1797; came to McHenry Co. in 1863; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Phoebe Pennington, of Bridge Tp., Essex Co., N. J.. March 25, 1819; she was born September 1, 1795; had ten children, six girls and four boys ; four daughters and four sons living. Member of the M. E. Church of Alden. SOPER, J. S., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Alden P. O. SOPER, I. M., Retired Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Alden P. 0. SOPER, I. M., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Alden P. 0. ; born in Wayne Co., N. Y., July 10, 1829 ; came to McHenry Co. in November, 1867 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $2,400. Married Harriet Stacy, of Ogden, Monroe Co., N. Y., January 30, 1865 ; she was born October 12, 1833 ; has four children, three sons and one daughter. Members of Wesleyan Church, of Wheaton. SOPER, SAMUEL W., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Alden P. 0. ; born in Macedon, Wayne Co., N. Y. June 21, 1830 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1864 ; owns 70 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Eliza Van Valkenburg, of Lockport, Niagara Co., N. Y., June 21, 1852 ; she was born April 14, 1833 ; has two children, a son and a daughter. Members of the M. E. Church of Alden. SOIJTHMAYD, P. 0., Farmer, Sec. 8; Big Foot P. 0. STEVENS, J. B., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Big Foot P. 0. STEVENSON, R. B., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Harvard P. 0. STEVENS, JOHN B., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 7 and 18 ; Big Foot P. 0. ; born in Harbor Creek, Erie Co., Pa., November 2, 1847 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1863 ; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre ; has been School Director. Married Elizabeth Pierce, of Walworth Tp., Walworth Co., Wis., January 1, 1868; she was born August 13, 1848 ; has two children, sons. Members of the Episcopal Church. STEVENSON, R. B., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Pennsylvania June 8, 1832; came to McHenry Co. in the fall of 1868; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Emma Bascoui, of Milton, Vt., Oct. 17, 1861 ; she was born September 15, 1841 ; had three children, all living. SULLIVAN, DANIEL. SR.. Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harvard P. 0. SULLIVAN, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Harvard P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 153 SULLIVAN, DANIEL, JR., Farmer, Sec. 33; Harvard P.O. SYLVESTER, JOSEPH, Farmer (Renter on H. Earl's farm), Sec. 1 ; Hebron P. 0. ; born in Elizabeth Tp., Canada West, June 15, 1834 ; came to McHenry Co. in January, 1872 ; owns personal property valued at $600. Married Rebecca Wynn, of Montague, Canada West, April 19, 1862 ; she was born June 16, 1834 ; has two children, daughters. She is an Episcopalian. TEEPLE, T. M., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Alden P. 0. THOMAS, URIAH, Works for H. Manly, Sec. 35 ; Alden P. 0. TULIP, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Alden P. 0. ; born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., February 5, 1823 ; came to McHenry Co. in May, 1854 ; owns 82 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre ; was private in Co. C, Ninety-fifth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. Mar- ried Rosella Poquet, of Canada East, December 26, 1844 ; she was born February 9, 1854; had six children, boys; two living. UDELL, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Alden P. 0. UDELL, AS AD, Farmer, Sec. 23; Alden P. 0. UDELL, 0. J., Farmer, Sec. 19, Alden P. 0. UDELL, ALBY, Farmer, Sec. 17, Alden P. 0. VANNESS, C., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Alden, P. 0. ; born in Albany Co., N. Y., July 6, 1844 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1846 ; went to Iowa in 1865 ; lived there until 1872, when he returned to this county ; owns 79 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre ; was private, teamster, of the Tenth Tennessee Regiment for five months. Married Julia La Brec, widow of Victor La Brec, of New York, July 16, 1865 ; she was born November 16, 1843 ; has four children, three sons and one daughter, all living. VAN WOERT, DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Alden P. 0. WALLACE, J. D., Blacksmith, Sec. 15 ; Alden P. 0. WALTON, W. B., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Big Foot P. 0. WEDGWOOD, WM. W., Farmer ; Alden. WEDGWOOD, FRANCIS, Retired Farmer; Alden. WEDGWOOD, P. W., Farmer, Alden ; born in Parsonsfield, York Co., Maine, May 17, 1808; lived in Oswego Co., N. Y., 10 years; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1842 ; has been Postmaster 7 years, also Constable 12 years ; laid out the village of Alden. Married Parmelia A. Vorce, of Oswego Co., N. Y., February 17, 1834 ; had three children William, Henry and Everett all living. WEDGWOOD, W. W., Farmer and Nurseryman, Alden; born in Oswego Co., N. Y., May 16, 1835 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1842; owns 200 acres of land in McHenry Co., and 640 acres in Iowa; was First Lieut. Co. "C," Ninety-fifth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. Married Helen Easton, of Alden, McHenry Co., April 10, 1862 ; had five children ; four living. WETLAUFER, HENRY, JR., Farmer, Sec. 18; Alden P. 0. WILSON, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Alden P. 0. WETLA.UFER, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Prussia, Germany, March 22, 1811; came to United States in 1836, and to McHenry Co. in 1857 ; owns 90 acres of land, value $25 per acre. Married Elizabeth Raymer, of Prussia, in winter of 1836; she was born April 22, 1810, and died October 19, 1868 ; had seven children, four sons and three daughters ; has two sons and three daughters living ; one son was killed in the war of the Rebellion. Mem- ber of Congregational Church of Harvard. WEIGHTMAN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Big Foot P. 0. WETLAUFER, HENRY, SR., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Alden P. 0. 154 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. WETER, MARGARET A., Mrs., Widow of James H. Weter, resides Sec. 10 ; AldenP. 0. ; born in Ghent, Columbia Co., N. Y., December 20, 1837 ; came to McHenry Co., April 15, 1853; lives with her father. Her husband, James H. Weter, was born May 23, 1830, in Palmyra, Wayne Co., N. Y. He was Private of Co. L, Fifteenth Regt. N. Y. Cav. : was taken prisoner in Shenandoah Valley, and died in prison, at Melon, Georgia, October 31, 18(34. They were mar- ried December 4, 1856 ; had five children, three sons and two daughters, all living. She is a Methodist. WOOD, J. W., Retired, Sec. 14; Alden P. 0. WOOD, JAMES, General Blacksmith ; Alden P. 0. ; born in Geauga Co., Ohio, October 26, 1819 ; came to McHenry Co., September, 1842 ; value of property $2,000. Married Eva. E. Groesbeck, of New York, July 24, 1856; she was born February 25, 1825 ; had five children four living. Mrs. Wood is a Presbyterian. He was School Director, in Alden, for 14 years. WORDEN, C. B., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Alden P. 0. ; born in Marlbro Township, Windom Co., Vermont, October 10, 1818; came to McHenry Co. in March, 1859 ; owns 100 acres of land ; value $35 per acre. Married Miss L. D. Orvis, of Malbro Township, Windom Co., Vermont, November 28, 1849. She was born August 6, 1824 ; had eleven children four sons and seven daughters ; one son and one daughter dead. WRIGHT, MOSES, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Alden P. 0. ALDEN BUSINESS DIRECTORY. CEO. B. ANDREWS, GENERAL MERCHANT, JOSEPH MUNCH, BOOT & SHOEMAKER, L 3D HE JCsT. ^L L ID IE IST- JAMES WOOD, General Blacksmith, > 3E N. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 155 BURTON TOWNSHIP. BAUTES, LEONARD, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Spring Grove P. 0. BROADLEY, WM. H., Farmer, Sec. 19; Spring Grove P. 0. BROADLEY, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Spring Grove P. O. BROADLEY, E., MRS., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Spring Grove P. 0. CAREY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Spring Grove P. 0. CLAXTON, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Spring Grove P. 0. COLE, FRANKLIN, Farmer, Sec. 30; Blivins' Mills P. 0.; born in New Chester, Merrimack Co., N. H., in 1835 ; came to this town in 1840 ; owns 400 acres of land ; has been Supervisor one year ; is at present School Director. Mar- ried Emily M. Stevens, of N. Y., in 1860; had five children, four boys and one girl. Republican. COOLEY, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Spring Grove P. 0. COULMAN, J. B., Lives on J. H. Cooley's farm, Sec. 7 ; Spring Grove P. 0. COULMAN, G. H., Lives on farm of R. B. Cole, Sec. 7 ; Spring Grove P. 0. EARING, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Spring Grove P. 0. HALDEMAN, DENNIS, Mechanic ; Spring Grove. HATCH, F. L., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Spring Grove P. 0. HEANEY, JOHN, Capitalist; Spring Grove. HENNING, FREDERICK, Lives on the farm of C. R. Wray, Sec. 7 ; Spring Grove P.O. HOFFMAN, PHILLIP, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Spring Grove P. 0. HOFFMAN, AARON, Farmer, Sec. 31, Burton Township ; Blivins' Mills P. 0.; born in Somerset Co., Penn., October 1, 1824; came to Michigan in 1831, and to this State and present locality, June 6, 1836 ; owns 433 acres of land ; value of property, $30,000 ; has held only local offices ; was Captain in the Volunteer service in Colorado, for the suppression of Indian troubles. Married Isabella Cole, June 3, 185-1; she was born in Somerset Co., Penn., September 16, 1826; has four children living : Senereta, born September 25, 1854 ; Mark F., born February 16, 1859 ; Phillip Gordon, born March 21, .1865, and William Dighton, born April 16, 1872. HOFFMAN, ALBERT, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Spring Grove P. 0. HOOPER, JOHN, Lives on M. H. Cole's farm, Sec. 17 ; Spring Grove P. 0. JACKSON, ADAM, Farmer for L. Hatch, Sec. 29 ; Spring Grove P. 0. KIMBALL, E. G., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Spring Grove P. 0. LANYEN, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Spring Grove P. 0. LANYEN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Spring Grove P. 0. LAWSON, IRA and FRANK, Farmers, Sec. 19 ; Spring Grove P. 0. LAWSON, STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Spring Grove P. 0. LICHTY, DANIEL, Mechanic ; Spring Grove. McGUIRE, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Spring Grove P. 0. MEAD, CHARLES, Postmaster and Justice of the Peace; Spring Grove. MOTLEY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Spring Grove P. 0. MOW ATT, T. C., Miller ; Spring Grove. PEACOCK, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Spring Grove P. 0. PEACOCK, WILLIAM, Renter, Sec. 5 ; Spring Grove P. 0. 156 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. PIERCE, WILLIAM, Mechanic, Sec. 29 ; Spring Grove P. 0. PIERCE, MARVEL, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Spring Grove P. 0. PIERCE, S. W., Lives with father, Sec. 20 ; Spring Grove P. 0. RICHARDSON, F. G., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Spring Grove P. 0. ROWEN, HUBERT, Former, Sec. 31 ; Spring Grove P. 0. SANBORN, J. W., Farmer. Sec. 17 ; Spring Grove P. 0. SANBORN, MEHITABLE, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Spring Grove P. 0. SHAFER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Spring Grove P. 0. SLATER, WILLIAM, Farmer and Town Clerk, Sec. 29 ; Spring Grove P. 0. STEVENS, ORRTN, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Spring Grove P. O. STEVENS, ESTHER, Farmer, Sec. 20; Spring Grove P. 0. STEVENS, ANDREW, Lives with father, Sec. 20 ; Spring Grove P. 0. STEVENS, MERRILL, Farmer, Sec. 20; Spring Grove P. 0. STEVENS, WILLIAM, Lives with father, Sec. 20 ; Spring Grove P. 0. STEVENS, B. A., Farmer, Sec. 20; Spring Grove P. 0. SWEET, CHANCEY, Capitalist, Sec. 30 ; Spring Grove P. O. TAYLOR, H. H., Lives on Vokes farm, Sec. 8 ; Spring Grove P. 0. THOMPSON, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Spring Grove P. 0. TWEED, ROBERT, General Merchant, Spring Grove. WARD, JOHN, Lives on farm of S. Lawson, Sec. 8 ; Spring Grove P. 0. WATTS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Spring Grove P. 0. WESTPHAL, HENRY, Lives on J. Gary's farm, Sec. 29 ; Spring Grove P. 0. WESTLAKE, JAMES, Cheese Manufacturer, Spring Grove. WEBER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Johnsburg P. 0. ; born in Prussia, Ger- many, 1822 ; came to America, 1849, and to this town the same year ; owns 80 acres of land. Married Anna Mary Muhldor, of Germany, in 1850 ; has five chil- dren, two boys and three girls. Democrat ; Catholic. WILSON, WYMAN, General Merchant, Spring Grove. WRIGHT, ALBERT, Lives on R. B. Cole's farm, Sec. 7 ; Spring Grove P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 157 CHEMUNG TOWNSHIP. ALLEN, HOLLIS, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Lawrence P. 0. ALEXANDER, F. M., Millwright ; Harvard. ALEXANDMR, JOHN, Mason ; Chemung. ANDERSON, J. L., Postmaster and Commission Merchant ; Lawrence. ANDERSON, A. A., Carpenter and Joiner; Division st., Harvard. ARMSTRONG, CHARLES, Justice of the Peace and Collector since 1862 ; Harvard; born in Lime. New London Co., Conn., January 11, 1815; resided in Big Foot Prairie, Wis., six years; came to this county in 1846 ; owns 163 acres of land ; value of property, $8,000 ; was in the Commissary Department and also Orderly Sergeant Co. C, Ninety-fifth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. Married Lucretia Lake (first wife), of Montgomery Co., New York, October 16, 1836, who died October 29, 1865. Married Mary Louisa Lake (second wife), October 24, 1866, of Big Foot Prairie, Wis. ; has four children by second wife two boys and two girls. ARNOLD, R., Shoemaker ; Harvard. AYER, E. G., Proprietor of Ayer House; Harvard; born in Haverhill, Mass., July 13, 1813 ; settled in Kenosha, Wis., in 1836 ; moved from thence to Big Foot Prairie in 1846 ; thence came to Harvard February, 1856. Married Mary D. Tit- comb in 1835, at Dedham. Mass ; she was born in Massachusetts in 1813 ; had seven children, all living: Mary (who was the first. white child born in Kenosha Co., Wis.), Annie, Edward, Julia, Hem?y, Hattie and Eva. Mr. Ayer purchased the land and laid out the town of Harvard in the spring of 1856. AYER, ED. E., Contractor of Railroad Materials and Maltster ; Harvard ; born in Kenosha, Wis., Nov. 16, 1841 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1856 ; went from there to California in 1860 ; enlisted in Co. E, First California Cav., and served in Lower California, Arizona and New Mexico ; then returned to McHenry Co. in 1864. Married Emma A. Burbank September 16, 1865 ; she was born in New Hampshire, November 25, 1845 ; has one child ^Lizzie, born November. 28, 1866. Mr. Ayer is President of Harvard Malt Co. AXTELL, A. E., General Merchant ; Harvard ; born in Friendship, Allegany Co.. N. Y., February 6, 1825 ; came to Boone Co., TIL, in 1852 and was engaged in business in Russellville four years, then came to Harvard in 1856 ; has been Post- master at Harvard for nine years, from 1866 to 1876. Married Mary M. Lambert December 10, 1846 : she was born in Friendship, Allegany Co., N. Y., December 12, 1827 ; has one child Frank F., born October 29, 1847. BAGLEY, J. H., Lumber Merchant ; resides at Harvard ; born in Gorham, On- tario Co., N. Y., August 22, 1824 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1851 and was engaged in lumber and grain business, in the town of Marengo, sixteen years, then moved to Harvard, where he now resides ; he has been President of Board of Trustees of Marengo two terms. Married Margaret Waddell, January 16, 1850 ; she was born in PouJtney, Steuben Co., N. Y., October 28, 1826 ; had seven children three boys and four girls; one boy Winslow F., died April 8, 1863; six living: Lue, Annie, John H., Elmer E., Mary and Margaret F. BAILEY, HARMON, Stone Mason ; Harvard. BAKER, HENRY, Grain Dealer ; Harvard. 158 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. BAKER, J. M., Butcher; Harvard. BAKER, D. W., Capitalist ; Harvard. B ALDOCK, MATTHEW, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Lawrence P. 0. ; born in Lincoln- shire, England, July 4, 1816 ; came to this county December, 1853 ; owns 63 acres of land. Married Lucian Coy in 1843, who was born in Lincolnshire, England, November 19, 1823 ; has six children. BALDOCK, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Sharon P. 0. BALLARD, GEORGE, Baggage-master, C. & N. W. R. R. ; Harvard. BATTIS, STERLING, Retired ; Chemung. BANNER, H. W., Farmer, Sec. 8; Sharon P. 0. BARRETT, A., Railroad Conductor ; Ayer st, Harvard. BARTH, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Chemung P. 0. ; born in Buffalo, N. Y., January 22, 1846 ; came to this county in 1867 ; owns 150 acres of land. Married Mary E. Egleston October 14, 1860, who was born in Lancaster, N. Y., November 6, 1842 ; has two children Willis, born August 26, 1862, and George W., born February 17, 1874. BARLOW, IRA, Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. BEEL, WILLIAM, Retired ; Brainard st., Harvard. BECK, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Chemung P. BENJAMIN, HENRY, Retired ; Cor. Summer and Eastman sts., Harvard. BENTLEY, D. H., Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Big Foot P. 0. BENTLEY, CHRISTIANA MRS., widow, Sec. 12 ; Big Foot P. 0. BIGSBY, JOHN, Tin Peddler ; Lawrence. BIRD, LUKE, Farmer ; Sec. 7 ; Sharon P. 0. BINGHAM, A. C., Physician ; Brainard and Johnson sts., Harvard. BILLS, I. G., Farmer, Sec. 26.; Lawrence P. 0. BOODLE, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Harvard P. 0. BOODLE, THOMAS, Laborer; Harvard. BLACKMAN, C. S., Commission Merchant; Harvard. BLACKMAN, H. .C., MRS., Widow; Diggins st., Harvard. BLAKE, N. E., Wagon Manufacturer ; Harvard. BLAKE, J. C., Wagon Manufacturer ; Harvard. BLANDEN, ZENO, Grain Dealer ; Ayer st., Harvard. BRIGHTENFELDT, ALBERT, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Chemung P. 0. BREEN, ANN, Widow ; Chemung. BREEN, MICHAEL, Renter of Wm. Alvord, Sec. 15 ; Lawrence P. 0. BROWN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Chemung P. 0. ; born in Cavan Co., Ire- land, 1816; came to this country 1853; owns 80 acres of land. Married Sarah Crosier in 1840, who was born in Cavan Co., Ireland, 1815 ; has five children. BROWN, B. S., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Lawrence P. 0. BROWN, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Sharon P. 0. BROWN, C. R., Farmer, Diggins St., Harvard. BROWN, JOHN, Laborer ; Sec. 13 ; Big Foot P. 0. BROWN, WM. A., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Lawrence P. 0. BUHMEYER, DANIEL, Cigar Manufacturer, Harvard ; born in Cologne, on Rhine, Germany, January 14, 1840 ; came to United States 1854 ; lived in New Jer- sey four years, and worked at the cigar trade ; lived then ten years in Chicago : then moved to Whitewater, Wis., and was there five and a half years in manufac- turing cigars; then came to McHenry Co. in 1876. Married Mary Delancy, 1864 ; she was born in Aurora. 111. ; has four children, Minnie, Carrie, William and Mary. Mr. Buhmeyer carries on quite extensively the manufacture of cigars at Harvard. DIRECTORY OF McHENBY COUNTY. 159 BURTON, BILLINGS, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Sharon P. 0. * BURCHEDT, ERNEST, Farmer, Sec. 19; Sharon P. 0. BURDETT, THOMAS, Blacksmith ; Harvard. BURTON, PHILIP, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Sharon P. 0. BURR, OSCAR, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Chemung P. 0. ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., 1834 ; came to this county December, 1845 ; owns 80 acres of land. Married Cynthia Shultz, October, 1862, who was born in New York, September, 1843 ; has two children. BURTON, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Sharon P. 0. BURTON, C. H., Lives with father, Sec. 18 ; Sharon P. 0. BURTON, ORLANDO, Lives with father, Sec. 18 ; Sharon P. 0. CALLIGAN, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Chemung P. 0. CARPENTER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Chemung P. 0. CARPENTER, PETER, Carpenter and Joiner ; Front st., Harvard. CAMPBELL, DAVID, Retired ; Chemung. CARPENTER, JAMES, Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. CAUGHLIN, JERRY, Blacksmith ; Harvard. CARPENTER, DANIEL, Shoemaker ; Harvard. CHEEVER, J. P., Attorney at Law. Harvard ; born in Walworth, Wis., August 5, 1845 ; came to this State July, 1869, and to Harvard same year ; graduated in Law Department of Madison University, Wisconsin, 1869 ; commenced practice of law in Harvard. 1869 ; elected State's Attorney of McHenry Co. 1872 ; has been Town Clerk several terms, member of Board of Trustees of Harvard one term. Married Miss Frank Allen, December 6, 1870 ; she was born in N. Y. State, Madi- son Co.; has two children; Walter bora December 27, 1871, and Edward born March 28, 1876. CHILSON, DAVID, Huckster ; Harvard. CLARKE, C, R., Lumber Merchant; Brainard st., Harvard. COVENTRY, DAVID, Farmer. Sec. 23; Harvard P. 0. CLARKE, WILLIAM, Blacksmith ; Harvard. CONN, A. J., Farmer. Sec. 32 ; Chemung P. 0. COLE. DAVID, Farmer and Thresher; Chemung. CONN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29; Chemung P. 0.; born in Mona'ghan Co., Ireland, 1820 ; came to this county in 1862 ; owns 135 acres of land. Married Sarah E. Day, September, 1867, who was born in Boone Co., Illinois, 1851 ; has two children living. CONN, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Chemung P. 0. COE, H..B., School Teacher, Harvard. COLBY, JOSEPH, Laborer, Harvard. COVENTRY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P. 0. CONE, WILBUR, Laborer, Lawrence. COOK, REUBEN, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Chemung P. 0. ; born in Delaware Co., Ohio, February 15, 1820 ; came to this county, 1856 ; owns 20 acres of land. Mar- ried Jane Mansfield, March, 1856, who was born in England in 1819 ; no children. CORNUE, U. W., Drayman ; Church st., Harvard. CORNUE, G. V., Clerk ; Church st., Harvard. CRAMER, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 14; Harvard P. 0. CRUMB, J. C., Banker; Ayer st., Harvard. CURRY, G- J., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Chemung P. 0. DAILY, JAMES, Railroad Laborer; Harvard. DAVIS, ROBERT,' Farmer ; Ayer St., Harvard. 160 DIRECTORY OF.McHENRY COUNTY. DANlftLS, NANCY, Widow, Sec. 7 ; Sharon P. 0. DANIELS, FREEMAN, Lives with mother, Sec. 7 ; Sharon P. 0. DAYH ARST, JOHN, Hotel Keeper ; Harvard. DEAN. SILAS, Farmer and Thresher ; Chemung. DEN 10, MARCELLUS, Railroad Engineer; Harvard. DOWNS, MARY, MRS., Widow, Sec. 32 ; Chemung P. 0. DIGGINS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P. 0. DULLUM, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Harvard P. 0. DUTTON, ALLEN, Sec. 23 ; Lawrence P. 0. DUTTON, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Lawrence P. 0. DUTTON, ORRIN J., SR M Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Lawrence P. 0- DUTTON, ORRIN, JR., Farmer, Sec. 23; Lawrence P. 0. ENGLE, RICHARD, Baker, Harvard ; born in Nearstine, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, July 23, 1836 ; came to United States in 1854 ; lived in Kenosha, Wis., twelve years, then came tj McHenry Co., 1865 ; was member of First Wis. Vol. Inf., with Col. Starkweather. Married Margaret Leat, September 28, 1855 ; she was born in Framersheim, Breis Alyee, Hesse Darmstadt, January 6, 1836 ; had six children, four boys and two girls three dead, Eddy, Maggie and Charlie ; three living, Katie, Willie and Richard, all born in Kenosha, Wis. ERICKSON, S., Blacksmith ; Harvard. FAY, C. L., Farmer; Lawrence. PICK, JONAS, Renter of J. Logue, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P. 0. FILKINS, JANE, MRS., Widow; Washington St., Harvard. FOX, S. D., Farmer, Chemung. FLEMING, JOHN, Wagon Maker; Ayer st., Harvard. FREEMAN, S. A., Renter of J. Sutherland, Sec. 19; Sharon P. 0. FREESE, CHRISTIAN, Railroad Employe ; Harvard. FREESE, GODFREY, Railroad Employe ; Harvard. FROTHINGHAM, CHARLES, Railroad Engineer ; Harvard. GARDNER, JANE, MRS., Widow; Church st., Harvard. GARDNER. ROBERT, Farmer; Church and Division sts., Harvard. GEORGE, J. C., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Harvard P. 0. GEORGE, CHARLES, Farmer and Physician, Sec. 13; Harvard P. 0. GHENSHAW, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Chemung P. 0. ; born in Germany, February 25, 1823; came to this county February, 1859 ; married Caro- line Bokoy in 1853, who was born in Germany, July 2, 1823 ; no children. CIILLIS, H. W., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Lawrence P. 0. GILLIS, N. B., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Lawrence P. 0. GILLIS, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Lawrence P. 0. ; born Orange Co-., N. Y., March 31, 1846; came to this county in 1848. Married Ellen Langdon January 1, 1867, who was born in Boone Co., 111., May 1, 1850 ; has three children Arthur, born March 26, 1868 ; Cora, born March 7, 1872, and Elmer, born September 20, 1876. GLOVER, JOHN, Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. GOGGIN, EDWARD, Farmer; Harvard. GOGGIN, ELIZABETH, MRS., Widow; South st., Harvard. GOODKNECHT, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Sharon P. 0. GOULD, H. S., Farmer; Lawrence. GOODAIR, H., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Lawrence P. 0. GRADY, THOMAS, Renter of P. McElroy, Sec. 16 ; Lawrence P. 0. GROESBECK, GEORGE, Drayman ; Church st., Harvard. GROVESTEEN, W., Butcher, Harvard. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 161 GROESBECK, JOHN W., Druggist; Harvard; born in Wayne Co., N. Y. ; came to this county in 1861 ; has been County Coroner, and is now Alderman of the village of Harvard, 111., and was appointed Postmaster in 1876 ; Assistant Surgeon Eighty-first 111. Inf. Regt. : graduated at Rush Medical College, Chicago, 111., January 24, 1866. HAGERMAN, C. E., Blacksmith and Wagon Maker : Big Foot P. 0. H AWVER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Big Foot P. 0. HALL, DUANE, Lumber Merchant, boards at Mrs. Thompson's, Harvard. HALLESY, PATRICK, Railroad employe ; Harvard. HAMMOND, DANIEL, Laborer; Harvard. HANCOCK, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Big Foot P. 0. HARPER, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Chemung P. 0. ; born in Fermoner Co., Ireland, in 1829 ; came to this county in 1858 ; owns 167 acres of laud. Married Mary A. Mack in 1860, who was born in Antrim Co., Ireland, in 1842 ; has three children living. HART, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P. 0. HART, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P. 0. HAWVER, MONROE, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Sharon P. 0. HAHN, LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Sharon P. 0. HAWVER, J. F., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Big Foot P. 0. HAWVER, CHRISTIANA, MRS., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Big Foot P. 0. HAWVER, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Big Foot P. 0. HAWVER, P. D., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Big Foot P. 0. HAYES, EDWARD, Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. HEFNER, GEORGE, Barber; Harvard. HELM, N. B., Hardware Merchant ; resides Church st., Harvard. HERITAGE, CLARKSON, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Lawrence P. 0. HERITAGE, H., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Lawrence P. 0. HILDRETH, OSCAR, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Sharon P. 0. HICKOK, ALONZO E., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Chemung P. 0. ; born in Chit- tenden Co., Vt., August 14, 1822; came to this county in August, 1874; owns 200 acres of land. Married Maritte Sanford January, 1844, who was born in Chittenden Co., Vt., September 7, 1824 ; has seven children. HINER, JACOB, Railroad Employe; Harvard. HILL, S., Keeper of Billiard Hall ; Ayer st., Harvard. HILL, F. A.. Painter; Park st., Harvard. HILDRETH, EPHRAIM, Farmer, Sec. 12; Big Foot P. 0. HOGAN, FRANK, Railroad Employe ; South st., Harvard. HOLMES, THOMAS, Railroad Employe ; Harvard. HOLDEN, CHARLES, Blacksmith; Chemung. HORTON, 0. W., Retired; resides cor. Church and Hunt sts., Harvard. HOWE, ALLEN, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; -Lawrence P. 0. HUEBNER, JOHN, Brewer; Harvard. HUNTLEY, MARTIN, Fanner, Sec. 3; Sharon P. 0.; born in Chemung Township, July 23, 1848; owns 100 acres of land; value of property, $5,000. Married Phylura Ayers, of Walworth. Wis., February 16, 1873. HUNTLEY, ELIJAH, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Big Foot P. 0. HUNTLEY, J., Retired ; boards at Walker's Hotel. Harvard. HUFFMAN, P. M.. Physician and Surgeon; Harvard. HUNT. CHARLES. Hardware Merchant; Ayer St.. Harvard. HUNTLEY, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Big Foot P. 0. 162 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. HTJBBELL, R. G., Laborer ; Big Foot P. 0. HUCHINSON, D. P., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Harvard P. 0. HULBERT, ELENOR, MRS., Widow; Chemung. IAYNES, DAVID, Retired ; resides on Jefferson st., Harvard. JOHNSON, A. A., MRS., Widow ; resides on Front st., Harvard. JOHNSON, ELLEN, MRS., Widow ; resides on Church st., Harvard. JOHNSON, ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Big Foot P. 0. JORDAN, LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 12; Big Foot P. 0. JOSLYN, H. L., MRS., Widow ; Division st, Harvard. JOHNSON, C. M., Physician and Surgeon ; Front st., Harvard. KALIA, WILLIAM, Farmer ; Chemung. KEELER, L. B., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Big Foot P. 0. KEENAN, STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Chemung P. 0. ; born in Troran Co., Ireland, in 1832; came to this county in 1851 ; owns 80 acres of land. , Married Ann Donough, September 2, 1856, who was born in Troran Co.. Ireland, in 1834; has two children ; Patrick, born March 14, 1860, and Ellen, born January 11,1863. KENNEDY, P. H., Farmer, Sec. 10; Lawrence P. 0. KERR, A., Farmer, Sec. 30; Chemung P. 0. KINNEY, MOSES, Retired ; Brainard st., Harvard. KENNEDY, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec, 5 ; Sharon P. 0. ; born in Down Co., Ireland, Dec. 24, 1806 ; came to this county May 27, 1846 ; owns 40 acres of land. Married Ann Seward, December 25, 1856, who was born in Delaware Co., N. Y., February 14, 1804 ; no children. KING, THOMAS, Section R. R. Boss ; Harvard. KING, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Hadley, N. Y., August 1, 1815; came to this county in April, 1860 ; owns 114 acres of land. Married Diana Kelley, February 23, 1837, who was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y.. April 22, 1815 ; has three children. OZER, SOPHIE, MRS., Widow, Sec. 8; Sharon P. 0. tQZER, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Sharon P. 0. EQZER, MORRIS, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Sharon P. 0. KING, JOHN W., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., August 20, 1840 ; came to this county in 1860 ; owns 130 acres of land. Married Louis Hutchinson, August 17, 1865, who was born in Cleveland, Ohio, April 30, 1847 ; has three children. LAKE, BEARDSLEY, Lumber Merchant ; Hart St., Harvard. LA BREC, JOSEPH. Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Big Foot P. 0. LAKE, LEVI, Retired Merchant ; Washington st., Harvard. LANE, JOHN, Retired Farmer;' Lawrence. LAWTON, ANDREW, Lives on H. Cramer's farm, Sec. 13 ; Harvard P. 0. LAW, A. E., Maltster ; Summer st., Harvard. LAKE, M., Liveryman ; Front st., Harvard. LAKE, C. W., R. R. Express Messenger ; Harvard. LANDON, J., Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. LELAND, J. M., State Weigher ; Jefferson st., Harvard. LEVITT, G. H., Farmer, renter-of J. Paul, Sec. 31 ; Capron P. 0. LELAND, ALBERT M., Editor Harvard Independent, Harvard; born in Bristol, Kenosha Co., Wis., January 1, 1851 ; came to McHenry Co. 1865 ; value of property $3,000. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 163 LEONARD, MATTHEW, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Chemung P. 0. ; born in Car- lew Co., Ireland, 1816 ; came to this county in 1855 ; owns 40 acres of land. Mar- ried Johanna O'Brien 1849, who was born in Carlew Co., Ireland, 1838; has five children living. LEWIS, HENRY, Renter of D. H. Bentley, Sec. 12; Big Foot P. 0. LEONARD, JAMES, R. R. Employe; Harvard. LEWIS, J. 0., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Big Foot P. 0. LILLIE, LEVI, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Sharon P. 0. LITTLE, JAMES, Laborer; Chemung. LINES, EDWIN A., General Merchant, Harvard ; born in Augusta, Oneida Co., N. Y., February 9, 1833 ; came to this county in 1853 ; value of property $2,500. Married Helen A. Simonds, December 14, 1859, who was born in Frank- linville, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y. LIVINGSTON, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Sharon P. 0. LOCK WOOD, L., Capitalist ; Diggins St., Harvard. LOGUE, JAMES, R. R. Tie Dealer; Front st.. Harvard. LUTHER, CHARLES, R. R. Engineer ; Harvard. LYON, J. B., Attorney at Law and Town Clerk ; Harvard. MANSFIELD, JOHN, Painter ; Washington st., Harvard. MAXON, W. J., General Merchant; Chemung. MAXON, E. D., General Merchant ; Chemung. MARSHALL, MARGARET, MRS., Widow ; Hart st., Harvard. MARSRALL, T. P., Hardware Merchant ; residence Hart st., Harvard. McCARTY, DANIEL, Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. MARSHALL, ROBERT, Hardware Dealer ; Ayer st., Harvard. MASON, LOWELL, R. R. Mail Agent ; Harvard. McC ARN, PETER, Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. McCLOUD, JAMES, Shoemaker; Harvard. McCAULEY, THOMAS, Drayman ; South st., Harvard. McCONKEY, JAMES, Retired Farmer ; Division st., Harvard. McDONALD, P., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Harvard P. 0. McELROY, LEWIS, Superintendent C. & N. W. Switch Yard; Harvard. McGEE, OWEN, Farmer; Brainard st., Harvard. MCLAUGHLIN, HUGH, Retired Farmer ; Minnie st., Harvard. McNALLY, BARNEY, R, R. Employe; Harvard. McNALLY, WILLIAM, Laborer; Lawrence. McPHERSON, C. D., Carpenter and Joiner ; Washington and Division sts* Harvard. MERRITT, WILLIAM, R. R. Conductor ; Division st., Harvard. MILLS, S. G. W., General Merchant ; Big Foot P. 0. MILLER, JOHN, Merchant Tailor; Chemung. MOSHER, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Sharon P. 0. MILLER, FREDERICK, Wagon Maker; Big Foot P. 0. MINIER, H. B., Grocer, Harvard ; born in Big Flats, Chemung Co., N. Y., June 27, 1833; came to McHenry Co. in 1858. Married Julia Ayer, August 8, 1860, who was born in Kenosha, Wis., September 29, 1843 ; has one child, Mamie, born in Harvard, January 23, 1863. Mr. Minier lived in Boone, Boone Co., Iowa, nine years, and returned to Harvard in April, 1876, and is now engaged in the Fancy Grocery and Crockery business. MONTGOMERY, JOHN, Railroad Conductor, Division st., Harvard. MOORE, THOMAS, Renter of C. McGee's, Sec. 29 ; Chemung P. 0. MORSE, 0. C., Farmer and Paper Peddler, Sec. 33 ; Harvard P. 0. MORTON, N. B., Capitalist ; Johnson st., Harvard. 164 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. NASH, G. M., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Sharon P. 0. NASH, SIDNEY, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Sharon P. 0. NEARING, F. S.. Liquor Dealer; Front st, Harvard. NIEWERTH BROS., Masons; Washington st., Harvard. NOYCE, H. J., Cheese Manufacturer, Sec. 15 ; Harvard P. 0. O'BRIEN, MARTIN, Section Boss C. & N. W. Ry. ; Harvard. O'BRIEN, WILLIAM, Carpenter and Joiner; University st., Harvard. O'CONNOR, PETER, Laborer ; Park st., Harvard. OLBRICH, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Lawrence P. 0. ; born in Germany, July 25, 1838; came to this county in August, 1858; owns 50 acres of land. Married Mary C. Weitzel, January 17, 1871, who was born in Germany, September 10, 1845 ; seven children William, born June 26, 1859 ; Elizabeth, January 18, 1861 ; Mary, October 19, 1862 ; Augusta, April 22, 1865 ; Ottielle, May 12, 1868 ; John, June 8, 1873 ; and Jacob was born June 8, 1876. O'RILEY. MICHAEL. Laborer; Harvard. OTTMAN. MATHEW, Laborer; Diggins st., Harvard. PARKHURST, GEORGE, Carpenter and Joiner; Ayer st.. Harvard. PARKER, S. S., Farmer ; Brainard and Johnson sts., Harvard. PATTERSON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Chemung P. 0. PARKHURST, EMILY, MRS., Widow ; Park st., Harvard. PATTERSON, R., Baker ; Harvard. PAULSON, JONAS, Foreman Railroad Blacksmith Shop; Ayer st., Harvard. PAUL, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Chemung P. 0. PAUL, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Chemung P. 0. PEASE, RANDALL, Railroad Employe ; University st,, Harvard. PEASE, ASA, Retired Farmer; Brainard st, Harvard. PERKINS. ROYAL, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Sharon P. 0. PICKLEY, D. E., Farmer, Sec. 4; Big Foot P. O. PHELPS, J. M., Farmer, Sec. 9; Sharon P. 0. ; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., May 15, 1844; came to this county in 1874. Married Emma Dyke, March 6, 1875, who was born in New York State, June, 1844; has two children Ada and Tiney. PHILLIPS, ADAM, Grain Dealer ; Brainard and Eastman sts., Harvard. PIERCE, JAMES, Stone Mason ; Harvard. PIERCE, GILBERT, Renter of E. G. Ayer's, Sec. 15 ; Harvard P. 0. PIERCE* FRANKLIN, Proprietor Steam Flour Mill ; boards at Walker's Hotel, Harvard. PIERCE, ALPHA, Laborer; Harvard. PIPER, ELIZABETH MRS., Widow, Sec. 18 ; Sharon P. 0. POWERS, RICHARD, Saloon Keeper ; Ayer st., Harvard. POWERS, ESCO, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Homer, Ohio, June, 1851; came to this county in 1872. Married Eva Brown, April 8. 1873, who was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., March 18. 1852; has one child, Lewis, born February 28, 1875. POWERS, R., Harness Maker; Harvard. POWERS, M. J., Harness Maker; Harvard ; born in Dunham Township, McHenry Co., June 2. 1847; has been engaged in harness business from 1866 ; moved west to Tama Co., Iowa, and engaged in business there three years. Married Lydia Powell (first wife), of Tama Co., Iowa, August, 1873, who died in Harvard. April 10, 1874, leaving one daughter, Bessie, born in Harvard, April 1, 1874. Married Fannie Fern (second wife), February 29, 1876; she was born in Oshkosh. Wis. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 165 PRICE, WILLIAM, Railroad Conductor ; Division St., Harvard. PURINGTON, J., Railroad Conductor; Church st., Harvard. QUIGLEY, JOHN, Laborer; Division st., Harvard. QUIRK, WILLIAM, Yard Master, C. & N. W. Ry. ; Harvard. RATHBONE, WILLIAM, Harness Maker ; Harvard. RANDT. FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Sharon P. 0. RECTOR, EDWIN, Clerk for W. C. Wellington ; Harvard. REARDON, M., Railroad Employe ; Harvard. REARDON, ANDREW, Blacksmith ; Harvard. RICHARSON, P. T., Laborer; Front st., Harvard. REYNOLDS, E. S., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Lawrence P. 0. ; born in Addison Co., Vt., December 4, 1812 ; came to this county in May, 1839 ; own 160 acres of land. Married Mary E. Smith February 17, 1843, who was born in Hancock, Mass., De- cember, 1819 ; has two children ; G. W., born in June, 1846, and James N., born in 1851. ROACH, P., Laborer and Well Digger ; Harvard. ROCKWELL, JAMES, Drayman ; Ayer st., Harvard. ROACHE, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Lawrence P. 0. ; born in Mayo Co., Ireland, in 1827; came to this country April 11, 1856; owns 120 acres of land. Married Kate Whelan February 28, 1855, who was born in Carlew Co., Ireland, in in 1831 ; has one child, Henry, born December 15, 1855. ROGERS, J. W., Farmer, Sec. 13; Harvard P. 0. ROSE, PETER, Laborer ; Chemung. ROSENCRANTZ, J. B., Capitalist ; Church st., Harvard. RUGGLES, C. H., Farmer, Sec. 21, Lawrence P. 0. RYAN, JAMES, Laborer; Blackmail st., Harvard. RYAN, THOMAS, Lives on J. Thompson's farm, Sec. 22 ; Lawrence P. 0. RYAN, DANIEL, Blacksmith ; Johnson st., Harvard. RYLAND, ELIZABETH, MRS., Widow; Front st,, Harvard. SALNAVE, NORMAN, Laborer ; Harvard. SALISBURY, ALVA, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Big Foot P. 0. SANDERS, AMMI, Drayman ; Washington st., Harvard. SAUNDERS, P. E., Hardware Merchant; Division st., Harvard. SCHULZ, CARL P., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Chemung P. 0. ; born in Germany, Jan- uary 4, 1821.; came to this county in 1861 ; owns 80 acres of land. Married Caro- line Fredericks in 1849, who was born in Germany February 21, 1821'; has five children living. SCHEUETKA, HENRY. Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P. 0. SEELEY, LYMAN, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Big Foot P. 0. SHAVER, ABRAHAM, Retired Farmer; Lawrence. SHANAHAN. CON., Railroad Employe ; Harvard. SHATZLER, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 13; Harvard P. 0. SHIPPIE, L. J. ; Commissioner of Highway ; Lawrence. SHUFELDT, P. D., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Big Foot P. 0. SHOIJLER, ELI, Farmer; Chemung. SHUFELDT, B., Works J. K. Howell's farm ; Big Foot P. 0. SINDERSON, C. H., Miller ; Chemung. SLOCUM, H. W., Farmer; Lives in Chemung Village ; born in Elizabethtown, N. J., in 1814; his father removed to Tompkins Co., N. Y., the same year; lived there until 1859, then removed to Spencer, Tioga Co., N. Y., lived there seven years, then came to this county in 1866 ; owns 50 acres of land ; value of property, $3,000 ; 166 ' DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. held the offices of Constable and Collector before coming here. Married MarylM. Adams November 5, 1838 ; she was born in Danby, Tompkins Co., N. Y. ; had three children, one boy and two girls. SMITH, CAROLINE, MRS., Widow, Sec. 24 ; Harvard P. 0. SLAWSON, H. H., Farmer; Lawrence. SMITH, A. M., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P. 0. SMITH, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Harvard P. 0. SMITH, L. P., Town Collector ; Simmer st., Harvard. SMITH, G. R., Maltster; residence, Ayer st., Harvard. SMITH, AMANDA, MRS., Widow ; Jefferson st., Harvard. SNOW, ASA, Works farm of S. S. Parker ; Chemung P. 0. SOLE, R., Railroad Conductor ; Division st., Harvard. SOOTHELL, JOSEPH, Carpenter and Joiner; Hart st., Harvard. SPOONER, E., Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. STAFFORD, J. J., Carpenter and Joiner; Ayer st., Harvard. STOKER, A., Railroad Employe ; Harvard. STORCH, LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Chemung P. 0. SULLIVAN, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Lawrence P. 0. SWEET, PETER, Lives on father's farm, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P. 0. SWEENEY, JOSEPH, Liveryman ; Ayer st., Harvard. SWEENEY, PATRICK, Dry Goods Merchant; Ayer st, Harvard. SWEENEY, JOHN, Dry Goods Merchant; Ayer St., Harvard. SWEET, SAMUEL, Farmer ; Jefferson st., Harvard. THOMPSON, JAMES, Stock Dealer ; Front st., Harvard. THOMPSON, J. C., Retired Farmer; Lawrence. THOMPSON, W. G., Police Constable ; Harvard. THOMPSON, ALBERT, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Lawrence P. 0. THOMPSON, A. M., Farmer, Sec. 34; Harvard P. M. THOMPSON, ORLANDO H., Farmer, Sees. 25 and 5 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Hamilton, Madison Co., New York, September 26, 1820 ; came to this county August 31, 1845; owns 80 acres of land; value of property, $4,000; has been Town Clerk of Dunham Township, also Justice of the Peace. Married Eliza Max- well, of Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York, July 3, 1844 ; has nine children, five boys and four girls, two boys and three girls living. THOMPSON, LUKE, MRS., Widow ; Division st., Harvard. TITCOMB, E. M., General Merchant ; resides on Church st., Harvard. TITCOMB, J. P., Merchant; resides on Church st., Harvard. TOOKER, GEORGE, Renter of C. A. Hoschild, Sec. 1 ; Big Foot P. 0. TOOKER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P. 0. TOOKER, EMMET, Carpenter and Joiner ; Minnie St., Harvard. TOWNE, M. M., Financial Agent of E. G. Ayer, Ayer's Hotel, Harvard. TYMESSON, E., Retired Farmer ; Church and Jefferson sts., Harvard. TYLER, FRANK, Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard. TYLER, F., Carpenter and Joiner; Harvard. VERICK, HENRY, Laborer ; Harvard. WAITE, JOHN, Farmer. Sec, 8 ; Sharon P. 0. WALKER, E., & SON, Proprietors of Walker House, Harvard. Mr. E. Walker has been in the hotel business for forty years. WALKER, W. B., Proprietor of Walker House, Harvard. WALLACE, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 30; Chemung P. 0. WALTERS, DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Chemung P. 0. WAKELY, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 13; Harvard P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 167 WAKELY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Harvard P. 0. WALTERS, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Chemung P. 0. WELLINGTON, W. C., Grocer ; resides on Brainard st., Harvard. WEITZEL, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Lawrence P. 0. ; born in Ger- many, January, 1810; came to this county, 1858; owns 132 acres of land. Mar- ried Henrietta Gaberil in 1835, who was born in Germany in 1813; has two children, Christina, born May 18, 1839, and Mary C., born September 10, 1845. WELCH, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Sharon P. 0. WHEELER. HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Sharon P. 0. WETLAUFER, WILLIAM, Renter of D. P. Hutchinson, Sec. 24 ; Harvard P O WETZEL, FREDK, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Sharon P. 0. WETTSTEIN, HERMANN, Jeweler, Harvard ; born in Barmen, Elberfeld, Prussia, February 14, 1840 ; came to this county April, 1873 ; value of property, $4,000. Married Harriet P. Collier, May, 1867 ; she was born in Rock Co., Wis. ; has one child, a girl. WHEELER, A. L., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Sharon P. 0. WHITMARSH, LEWIS, Carpenter and Joiner ; Front st., Harvard. WHITE, JAMES, Blacksmith ; Diggins st., Harvard. WILSON, FREEMAN, Agent American Express Co. ; Brainard st., Harvard. WIGGINS, T. H., Tailor ; Ayer St., Harvard. WIGGINS, GEORGE, Tailor ; Ayer st., Harvard. WILKINSON, C. M., Druggist ; Harvard ; born in McHenry Co., April 21, 1849 ; has been engaged in drug business in Harvard eight years. WILKINSON, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Big Foot P. 0. WILKINSON, C. M., Druggist ; Brainard and Johnston sts., Harvard. WILKINSON, PHILO, Town Constable ; Diggins and Jefferson sts., Harvard. WILLIAMS, JOHN, Carpenter and Joiner, Johnson St., Harvard. WILLIS, ROBERT, Stock Dealer, Ayer st., Harvard. . WILLIAMS, FRANK, Harness Maker, Ayer st., Harvard. WILLIAMS, R. J., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Chemung P. 0. WOOD, G. H., Proprietor Steam Flour Mill ; residence Washington and Jefferson sts., Harvard. WOOD, JAMES, Renter on S. Paul's Farm, Sec. 31 ; Chemung P. 0. WOOSTER, GEORGE, Retired Farmer ; Chemung. WOOSTER, W. I., Painter ; Burnett st., Harvard. WORT, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13; Harvard P. O. WYANT, L. B., Furniture Dealer ; Residence Brainard st., Harvard. YOUNG, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Sharon P. 0. ZASCHAK, HENRY, Liquor Dealer ; Ayer and Front sts., Harvard. 168 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. HARVARD BUSINESS DIRECTORY. CHAS. ARMSTRONG, Justice of the Peace, Street. AVER HOUSE, E, G, Ayer, Proprietor, Ayer Street, near Depot. CROESBECK & WILKINSON, DRUGGISTS, Paints, Oils, Books, Stationery, &c., &c., -A-YER, STR,EET. HARVARD INDEPENDENT, GARDNER & KNOX, Proprietors, A.YEK, STS/EET. A. E. AXTELL, EXCHANGE OFFICE, ALSO, DEALER IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Street. LINES BROS., BOOTS, SHOES & CLOTHING Ayer Street. ED. E. AYER, Contractor of R, R, Supplies, OFFICE, STK.EET. H. B. MINIER, Grocery and Crockery Ware, Ayer Street, near Depot. DAN. BUHMEYER, Havana and Domestic Cigars, Pipes, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, STREET. M. J. POWERS, Saddles, Bridles and Collars, J. P. CHEEVER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, -A_3rer Street. Ayer Street. WALKER HOUSE, E, Walker & Son, Proprietors, Ayer Street, near Depot. RICHARD ENGLE, Bakery and Confectionery, Ayer Street. HERMAN WETTSTEIN, WATCHMAKER & JEWELER, And Dealer in Watches and Silver Ware, DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 169 HARVARD BUSINESS DIRECTORY. ALLOTT & THOMPSON, Meat Market, Ayer st. AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY, Near Depot. BLAKE, N. E., & SON, Wagon Manufacturers, Ayer st. BINGHAM, A. C., Physician, Brainard and Johnson sts. BURBANK, LAW & CO.. Malt House, Eastman st. BRAINARD & GILBERT, Dry Goods, Ayer st. BELLOWS, J. N.. Shoemaker, Ayer st. BELL, ALFRED, Baker, Ayer st. BRIGHTENFELDT, HENRY, Shoemaker, Ayer st. BURBANK, G. A., Photographer, Ayer st. CLARKE, C. R., Lumber Merchant, Brainard st. CLARKE, WM. M., Blacksmith, Ayer st. CHURCH, R., Ready-made Clothing, Ayer st. CLARKE, S. A., Barber, Ayer st. CARPENTER, GEO., Boots and Shoes, Ayer st. CARPENTER & HILL, Billiard Hall, Ayer st. CULLEN, JOHN, Blacksmith, Ayerst. CALLENDER, J. G., Insurance Agent and Justice of the Peace. CRUMB, J. C., Banker, Ayer st. DOOLITTLE, A. L., Planing Mill, Ayer st. FISH, HARRIET E., Millinery, Ayer st. FLEMING, JOHN, Wagon Maker, Ayer st. GEORGE, WM., Warehouse and Grain Dealer. GEORGE, L. E., Tailor, Brainard st. HALL & CRUMB, Lumber Dealers, Page st. HEFNER, GEORGE, Barber, Ayer st. HOWE, ANNA, Millinery, Ayer st. HARVARD, HOUSE, John Dayharsh, Proprietor, Ayer st. HUNT & HELM, Hardware Merchants, Ayer st. HUFFMAN, P. M., Physician. HAYES, J. L., Liquor Dealer, Ayer st. HOSCHILD, C. A. Furniture Dealer, Ayer st. HARVARD MALT CO., Office Harvard Bank, Ayer st. JANVRIN, FRANK, Meat Market, Ayer st. JOHNSON, C. M., Physician and Surgeon, Front st. LEESEN, THOMAS, Blacksmith, Ayer st. LAKE & CLARK, Lumber Dealers, near Railroad. LACHER, LEWIS, Gunsmith, Ayer st. LAKE & PHITTEPLACE, Livery Stable, Front st. LEASONT, P. V., Cooper Shop, Ayer st. LEONARD, N., Merchant Tailor, Ayer st. LYON, J. B., Attorney at Law, Ayer St., 170 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. * MARSHALL, SANDERS & MARSHALL, Hardware Dealers, Ayer at, MADDEN, JAMES, Liquor Dealer, Ayer st. MERRY, J. G., General Merchant, Ayer st. MAXWELL, JAMES, Carpenter and House Builder, Diggins st. MULLIGAN, WM., Blacksmith, Ayer st. MALONEY, THOS., Saloon Keeper, Ayer st. NEARING, F. S., Saloon Keeper, Front st. 0' CONNER, JOHN, Saloon Keeper, Ayer st. O'BRIEN, WM., General Merchandise, Front st. POWERS, RICH'D, Saloon, Ayer st. PIERCE, FRANKLIN, Steam Flour Mill. ROHAN, PATK., Saloon Keeper, Ayer st, RICHARDSON, S., Druggist, Ayer st. RATHBURN, A. E., MRS., Millinery, Ayer st. RASMUS, JOHN, Wagon Manufacturer, Division st. SHAVER, JACOB, Boots and Shoes, Ayer st. SULLIVAN, JEREMIAH, Grocer, Ayer st, SWEENEY BROS. & CO., General Merchants, Front and Ayer sts. STOLLER, JOSEPH, Dry Goods, Ayer st. SWEENEY & LAKE, Livery Stable, Ayer st. SMITH, EZRA, Blacksmith and Wagon Maker, Ayer st. SHERBURNE, J. C., Jeweler, Ayer st. TITCOMBE, & SON, General Merchandise, Ayer st. THOMPSON, W., Police Constable. VAN WIE, L., Boots and Shoes, Ayer st. WOOD, H., & CO., Steam Mill, and Warehouse, near Railroad. WILSON, GUY, Dry Goods, Ayer st. W AGAR, G. R. , House and Sign Painter. Ayer st. WADE. B. A., Physician, Front and Johnson sts. WIGGINS, THOS.. Tailor, Ayer st. WELLINGTON, W. C., Grocer, Brainard and Ayer sts. WOODRUFF, U. T., Physician, Church st. WYANT, L. B., Furniture, Ayer st. ZASCHAK, HENRY, Saloon Keeper, Ayer st. LAWRENCE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. ANDERSON. J. L., Commission Merchant. BOYD, WM. L., Blacksmith. PAGE, HERBERT, Confectioner. HAGERMAN. C. E., Blacksmith and Wagon Maker. MILLS, S. G. W.. General Merchandise. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 171 CORAL TOWNSHIP. AUSTIN, REUBEN, Farmer and Dairy, Sec. 7 ; Ceral P. 0. ; born in White- hall, Washington Co., N. Y., September 6, 1814; came to McHenry Co. in April, 1864 ; owns 80 acres of land ; property valued at $5,500 ; has been School Director eleven years. Married Eveline Derry, of Vermont, September, 1843 ; has seven children living. ADAMS, E. L., Laborer ; Union. ADAMS, ALEX. 0., Farmer and Postmaster, Sec. 33 ; Harmony P. 0. AHKENS, FRED, Renter of G. Van Valkenburgh, Sec. 24 ; Huntley P. 0. ANDREWS, J. H., Laborer; Union. ALLEN, FRANCIS, Produce Dealer ; Union. ANDREWS, ALONZO, Laborer ; Union. ANDREWS, GEORGE, Laborer ; Union. AXTELL, E. M., Farmer, Sec 32 ; Harmony P. 0. ASHMAN SARAH, MRS., widow of J. H. ; Union. BACKUS, JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 6 ; Coral P. 0. BAHRE, CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Harmony P. 0. BALLARD, NATHANIEL, Renter of Mrs. Butler, Sec. 35 ; Huntley P. 0. BANNER, GEORGE P., Farmer and Dairy, Sees. 15 and 22 ; Union P. 0. ; born in England, August 30, 1838 ; came to the United States in 1841 and to Mc- Henry Co. in the fall of 1865 ; owns 155 acres of land ; value of property, $7,000 ; was Corporal in Co. B, Eighth 111. Cav. Married Philancy Lord, of Bath, Steuben Co., N. Y., October 27, 1858 ; has one child. i BARBER, LESTER, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Harmony P. 0. BARBER, S. L., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Huntley P. 0. BARBER, LEVI, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Huntley P. 0. BARTHOLOMEW, S. R., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Harmony P. 0. BARTHOLOMEW, RUSH, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harmony P. 0. BEEBE, AUGUSTUS, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Coral P. 0. ; was born in Manchester, Bennington Co., Vt., October 16, 1839 ; came to McHenry Co. July 4, 1845 ; owns house and lot in village of Coral, valued at $500 ; was Sergeant in Co. K, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. Married Harriet Oakley, of Willimantic, Conn., July 3, 1865 ; has four children. BEEBE, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Coral P. 0. BETTS, HENRY, Laborer, Sec. 30 ; Harmony P. 0. BLISS, JOHN D., Laborer, Union. BOIES, W. A., & CO., Farmers, Sec. 6 ; Marengo P. 0. BOWEN, FRANK, Farmer and Dairy, Sees. 8 and 17 ; Coral P. 0. ; born in Richmond, Ontario Co., N. Y., August 5, 1820 ; came to McHenry Co. October 18, 1840 ; owns 50 acres of land ; value of property, $3,500 ; was School Director two years and Road Commissioner one year. Married Mary P. Ripley, of Harland, Niagara Co., N. Y., January 27, 1838 ; had five children ; three living. BORCHERT, WILHELM, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Coral P. 0. BOWLEY, J. M., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harmony P. 0. BRADFORD, E. P., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Coral P. 0. 172 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. BRAND, DAVID, Farmer, Carpenter and Joiner, Sec. 18; Coral P. 0. ; born in Golanger, Essex, England, December 17, 1814; came to Lawrence, Mass., 1855, and to Chicago, 111., in 1856, and to McHenry Co. in April, 1868 ; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $2,000. Married Martha Wardley, of Orsett, Essex, England, in May, 1841 ; had nine children; eight living. BRIDGES, ELVIN, Physician and Farmer, n. w. Sec. 19 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Truxton, Cortland Co.. N. Y., June 29, 1821 ; came to McHenry Co. July 3, 1840 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Alvira Mus- grove, of Alleghany Co., Pa., May 2, 1868; has nine children in family. BRIGHT, H. J., Mason; Union. BRIDGES, P. E., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Riley Township, McHenry Co., 111., October 1, 1842 (is a renter) ; value of property $300. Mar- ried Lou E. Homan, of New York, February 10, 1869 ; has three children. BROWN, TURNER M., Farmer, formerly a Mason, Sec. 15; Coral P.O.: born in Danbury, Rutland Co., Vt., November 3, 1808 ; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1843 ; owns 155 acres of land ; value of property $8,500 ; was School Director several terms in Coral Township. Married Juliet Lockwood. of North Springfield. Windsor, Co., Vt., November 3, 1840, who was born September 13, 1825 ; had nine children, five living. BROWN, AMASA W., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Union P. 0. ; born in Coral Town- ship, McHenry Co., 111., September 30, 1846 ; owns 40 acres of land ; value of property $1,600. Married Mariah L. Jackson, of Hartland Township, McHenry Co., 111., July. 3, 1866, who was born September 23, 1846 ; had five children, four living. BULARD, S. H., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Coral P. 0. BUTTS, A. H., Farmer, Sec. 3; Union P. 0. BUTLAR, JULIA, Mrs., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Huntley P. 0. ; widow of Mor- gan Butlar, who died May 21, 1872; she was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Feb- ruary 5, 1806 ; came 10 McHenry Co. in May, 1843 ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Morgan Butlar, February 17, 1824 ; had five children, four living. CADY, B., Farmer. Sec. 8; Marengo P. O. ; born in Farmington, Ontario Co., N. Y., September 27, 1807 ; came to Illinois in 1855, and to McHenry Co. in 1861 ; owns 45 acres of land; value of property $3,000; has been School Director and Road Commissioner several years. Married Sophia Prescott, of Vershire, Vt., in 1858 ; has three children living. CAHILL, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Union P. 0. CAHOON, C. H., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Union P. 0. CALBOW, JOACHIM, Farmer, Sec. 17, Coral P. 0. ; born in Prussia, Ger- many, June 15,1834; came to the United States in 1861, and to McHenry Co. September. 1,1864; owns 90 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Mar- ried Minnie Selle, of Prussia, Germany, September 7, 1861 ; had six children, five living. CAPRON, AMOS, Agent; Union. CAPRON, NERI, Farmer ; Union. CARVENER, JAMES, Laborer, Sec. 34 ; Harmony P. 0. CARR, FRANK, Farmer. Sec. 17 ; Coral P. 0. CHITE, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Union P. 0. CHURCH, JOHN "R., Farmer and Dairy, Sec. 25 ; Huntley P. 0. ; born in Allegany Co., N. Y., October 17, 1829 ; came to McHenry Co. April 29, DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 173 1845 ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; was Township Collector and Constable two years in Grafton ; was Sergeant Co. I, Ninety-fifth 111. Inf. Married Mary J. Beardsley, of New York, February 27, 1851, who was born May 26, 1835; had eight children, seven living. CLARK, 0. G., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Coral P. O. CLARK. CHARLES, Wagon Maker, Sec. 8 ; Coral P. 0. CLARK, E. A.,. Dairyman, Sec. 32 ; Harmony P. 0. CLASON, CHARLES, Peddler, Sec. 19 ; Harmony P. O. CLEAVER, MARY A., Postmistress, Sec. 8 ; Coral P. 0. CLEAVER, HENRY, Farmer and Merchant, in village of Coral ; born in Lon- don, Eng., August 30, 1823; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1869; prop- erty valued at $500. Married Mary A. Jones, of Manchester, Eng., August 4, 1859 ; she is at present Postmistress of Coral ; has two children, both living. COLGROVE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Union P. 0. ; born in Fletcher, Ver- mont, February 16, 1803; came to McHenry Co. in June, 1856; owns 30 acres, valued at $40 per acre ; had two sons in Co. E, Ninety-fifth 111. Inf. ; one son, John Wesley, died in Memphis, Tenn., January 24, 1862. Married Lucia Fillmore, of Rutland Co., Vermont, Feb. 23, 1826 ; had four children, two living. COLGROVE, URI L., 'Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Union P. 0. ; born in Ellisburg, Jef- ferson Co., N. Y., August 6, 1833 ; came to McHenry Co. September 1,- 1856 ; owns 20 acres of land, property valued at $2,000 ; was private in Co. E, Ninety-fifth 111. Inf. Married Julia Moulton, of Jefferson Co., N. Y., Dec. 31, 1 853 ; she was born December 4, 1 833 ; had four children, three living. Free Methodist. COLVER, C. W., Laborer, Sec. 7 ; Coral P. O. CONDON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 7; Marengo P. 0. CONDON, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. CULMAN, WILLIAM, Laborer, Sec. 34 ; Harmony P. 0. CURTIS, J. F., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Coral P. 0. CURTIS, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Marengo P. 0. CURTIS, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Coral P.O. CURTIS, WILLIAM W., Farmer and Dairy, s. w. Sec. 15 and 22; Union P. 0.; born in Mount Morris, Livingston Co., N. Y., January 31, 1849; came to McHenry Co. November, 5, 1856; owns 100 acres of land, value of property $4,500. Unmarried. DAKE, ISAIAH, Farmer, Rentero n D. Geer's Farm, Sec. 24 ; Huntley P. 0. ; born in Stowe Township, Lamoille Co., Vermont, October 20, 1839 ; came to Kane Co. in 1854, went to Wisconsin in 1855, and came to McHenry Co. May 5, 1874 ; was private in Co. E, Thirtieth Wis. Inf. Married Isabella B. Sargent, of Med- way, Mass., March 10, 1861. Had five children, four living. DAKE, ISIC B., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Huntley P. 0. ; born in Waterbury, Wash- ington Co., Vermont, March 19, 1835 ; came to Kane Co. in October, 1854, and to McHenry Co. in March, 1855 ; value of property $500 ; has been School Director. Married Kizie Geer, of Springfield, Erie Co., Pa., April 22, 1858. Has three children. DARLING, THOMAS. Farmer; Union. DAVIS, DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Huntley P. 0. DEA.N, HENRY, Farmer and Dairy, Sec. 27; Renter of Fred. Manshack ; Huntley P. O. ; born in Maryland, Otsego Co., N. Y., September 3, 1845 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1846 ; value of property $700 ; private in Co. M, Ninth 111. Cav. 174 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. Married Ellen E. Williams, of Coral Township, McHenry Co., 111., November 24, 1869 ; she was born February 3, 1851. Has three children. DEAN, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Huntley P. 0. ; born in Kent, England, October 27, 1812 ; came to Saratoga Co., N. Y., in 1829, then to Otsego Co. N. Y., and to McHenry Co. in May, 1841 ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Mary Brooks, of Kent, England, December 25, 1844; she was born April 17, 1816. and died December 7, 1876 ; had eight children, six living. She was a member of the M. E. Church of Harmony. Mr. Dean was School Director for a term of years. DERRY, NELSON W., Blacksmith; Union. DE WOLF, A. E., Farmer, Sec. 18, Marengo P. 0. DERRY, ADIN, Agent; Union. DOCKSTADER, H. S., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Union P. 0. DRAKE, REUBEN, Farmer and Dairy, Section 16 ; Union P. 0. ; born in Onon- daga Co., N. Y., February 12, 1822 ; came to McHenry Co. May 5th, 1847 ; owns 124 acres of land, valued at $5,000. Married Mary Jane Wright, of Oneida Co., N. Y., February 25, 1849 ; had five children, four living. DRUSE, EVELINE C., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Coral P. 0. ; widow of Hiram Druse, who died in 1871 ; she was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., June 20, 1829 ; her mother is now living with her at the advanced age of 89 years : they went to Canada in 1831, and came to McHenry Co., in November, 1838; owns 126 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; has eleven children, all living. DUNHAM, ALFRED, Farmer, Sec. 8, Coral P. 0. DUNHAM, H. E., Miss, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Coral P. 0. DUNHAM, ARTEMAS, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Coral P. 0. DURKEE, ALBERT, Carpenter ; Union. DURKEE, E. R., Mrs., Widow of M.. Durkee, who was born September 28, 1812, and died October 3, 1874. She was born in Burke, Caledonia Co., Vt., September 28, 1811 ; Resides Sec. 13; Huntley P. 0. \ came to Cook Co., 111., in 1830, and to McHenry Co., March 10, 1856 ; owns 155 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Was married January 1, 1839; had seven children five living; had one son, Giles M. Durkee, private Co. E, Ninety-fifth 111. Inf. EDDY, H. C., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Harmony P. 0. EDDY, JOHN, Farmer, s. w. Sec. 27 ; Harmony P. 0. ; born in England, July 21, 1821 ; came to McHenry Co., May 30, 1837 ; owns 346 acres of land; value of property $20,000 ; was School Director and Trustee one year ; Sheriff, two years ; was Captain Co. " E," Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. for three years. Married Elizabeth Smalldridge, of England, July 15, 1849 ; has had five children four living. ELLIS, MARCUS, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Union P. 0. FARNUM, MELVIN, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Coral P. 0. FREER, EDGAR, Laborer, Sec. 30 ; Harmony P. 0. FILLMORE, W. J., Wagon Maker ; Union. FILLMORE, EDMUND W., Proprietor Union Hotel ; Union McHenry Co., 111. ; born in Middletown, Rutland Co., Vt., March 26, 1812 ; came to McHeury Co. May 27, 1847 ; was the first Constable and Collector of Coral after township organization ; was Township Clerk and Postmaster five years ; was Quartermaster of Co. E, Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. Married Laura A. Sew- ard, of Middletown, Vt., January 5. 1837 ; had five children two living. FRENCH, WALTER, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Union P. 0. FRENCH, FRANK, Renter of A. Dunham's, See. 5; Union P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 175 FRTNK, J. M., Farmer and Dairy, also manufacturer of Agricultural Boilers : Marengo P. 0. ; born in Marlboro, Vt.. July 7, 1821 ; came to McHenry Co. May 1, 1839; owns 305 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; has been Township Assessor and Collector for a term of years ; made the first assessment of Coral Township. Married Prudence Bridges, of Chenango Co.. N. Y.. August 18, 1846 ; has four children. GARDNER, N. C., Postmaster ; Union. GEER, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 24; Huntley P. 0.; born in Warrensburg. Warren Co., N. Y., January 10. 1813 ; went to Penn.in 1817 ; came to Kane Co., 111., in 1853, and to McHenry Co. in March. 1854 ; owns 190 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Miss M. Geer, of Warrensburg, Warren Co., N. Y., November 18, 1835. She was born May 22, 1809; had two children one living. GILKERSON, THOMAS, Nurseryman, Sec. 6 ; Marengo P. 0. GILBERT, CALVIN, Farmer, n. w. Sec. 5 ; Union P. 0. ; born in Washington Co. N. Y., January 2, 1819; came to McHenry Co. in June, 1854 ; owns 100 acres of land, value $6,000 ; was Notary Public twenty-one years ; is, at present, Township Supervisor. Married Sarah James, of Seneca Township, McHenry Co., in February, 1858; has, four children all livibg. GRANNISS, A. W., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Coral P. 0. ; born in Litchfield, Litchfield Co., Conn., September 28, 1802; came to McHenry Co. in April, 1857 ; owns 18 acres of land ; value of property, $2,000. Married Susan Stoddard, of Mid- dletown, Vt., August 11, 1839.. She was born March 10, 1800; have no children. Mrs. Granniss came from Bridgeport to McHenry Co. GREEN, DANIEL, Farmer ; Union. GRENNON, MILES, Blaoksmith ; Union. GRIFFIN, JOHN, Farmer. Sec. 29 : Harmony P. 0. GRIMES, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Huntley P. 0. GRIMES, S. L., Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Huntley P. 0. GRIMES, SAMUEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 25 and 26 ; Huntley P. 0. ; born in Washington Co., Pa.. July 20. 1796 ; came to McHenry Co., September 17, 1846 ; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Mehitabel Quick, of Columbiana Co., 0., in 1830. She was born August 14, 1804 ; had eleven children ten living. GRIMES, SOLOMON, Farmer, Sec. 26 : Huntley P. 0. GRIFFITH, ALPHEUS, Mason ; Union. GROVER, ALANSON, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Harmony P. 0. ; born in Machias. Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., April 26, 1820; came to McHenry Co. in March, 1865 ; owns 80 acres of land ; value of property, $4,500. Married Nancy VanVleet. of New York, June 29, 1843. She was born March 11, 1816 ; had nine children six living. Are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Harmony. HAM, HENRY, Farmer, s. e. Sec. 19 ; Coral P. 0. ; born in Kenosha Co., Wis., August 13, 1843 ; came to McHenry Co., April 1, 1855 ; owns five acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; is renter on Warner's farm, Sec. 8 ; was private in Co. D. Fifteenth 111. Vol. Inf. ; married Nancy E. Boyden. of Green, Chenango Co., N. Y., April 11, 1864 ; has four children. HAM, MARY A., Mrs., Farmer and Dairy ; widow of G. Ham. who died De- cember 1, 1861 ; Sec. 9; Union P. 0. ; she was born in Eastport, Washington Co., Me., August 5, 1824 ; came to Canada, 1837, and to McHenry Co., 1847 ; owns eighty acres of land; value of property $4,500; married G. Ham, of Duchess Co., N. Y., March 4, 1850 ; had four children, three living. 176 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. HARRINGTON, H. L., Farmer; Union. HARRINGTON, JAMES H., Railroading busines ; Union . P. 0. ; born in Oswego Co., N. ., November 12, 1846; came to McHeary Co., November 23, 1864; value of property, $800; was in Co. H, One Hundred and Forty- first 111. Vol. Inf.. Married Sarah M. Clark, of Coral Township, McHenry Co., August 1, 1868 ; has four children. HASEM AN, W. M., Farmer and Stock Raiser (renter of P. M. Donnel), Sec. 22 ; Huntley P. 0. ; born in Co >k Co , Illinois, August 20, 1850 ; came to McHenry County, April 21, 1874; value of property, $3,000. Married Anna Hitzaman, of Cook Co., 111., October 12, 1873 ; had two children, both dead. HASTINGS, CARLISLE, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 18 ; Coral P. 0. ; born in Suffield, Hartford Co., Conn., April 25, 1815 ; came to McHenry Co. in June, 1839; owns 160 acres of land; property valued at $10,000 ; was School Commissioner four years, County Commissioner three years and Sheriff two years ; at present Township Assessor of Coral. Married Hannah Granger, of Suf- field, Hartford Co., Conn., October 29, 1838; she was born August 9, 1817; had nine children, eight living. HATCH, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Harmony P. 0. HATCH, OLIVE, MRS., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Harmony P. 0. HAVENS, E. F., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Union P. 0. HEATH, CARLTON, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Union P. 0. HEATH, A., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Union P. 0. HEATH, B. C., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Union P. 0. ; born in Concord, Erie Co., Pa., January 6, 1843; came to McHenry Co., June 7, 1845; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $1,100. Married Mary P. Case., of Keokuk, Iowa, October 4, 1866 ; she was born May 10, 1848 ; has three children living. HEATH, ELISHA, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Union P. 0. ; born in Sandersfield, Mass., February, 1804; came to McHenry Co., June 7, 1845; owns 212 acres of land, valued .at $40 per acre; had one son, S. R. Heath, in Co. A, Ninety-fifth 111. Inf., who died at Lake Providence, while in defense of his country, April 29, 1863. Married Laura Rowe. of Hebron, Washington Co., N. Y., April 22, 1857 ; has three children. Mr. Heath lived two years in Portland, N. Y, fourteen years in Erie Co., Pa., before coming to McHenry County ; was Scbool Director. HEMMER, GEORGE. Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Huntley P. 0. HITCHCOX, ASAHAL, Renter of Mrs. Adams, Sec. 36 ; Huntley P. 0. HITCHCOX, A. B., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Huntley P. 0. HOAGLAND, AMOS, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Coral P. 0. HOUSTON, C. F., Depot Agent ; Union. HOVEY, ALVIN, Agent, Sec. 8 ; Coral P. 0. HOWE, WILLIAM, Renter of H. J. Lock wood, Sec. 1 ; Union P. 0. HOWE, DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Union P. 0. HOXSIE, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Union P. 0. HOYLE, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 15; Coral P. 0. HUNTINGDON. CALVIN, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Coral P. -0. JACKSON, WM. M., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Union P. 0. JACKSON, GEORGE, Farmer and Dairy, Sec. 22 ; Union P. 0. ; Born in Yorkshire, England, December 2. 1803 ; came to this country in June, 1819, and to Cook Co. in May, 1834, to McHenry Co. April 15, 1842 ; owns 110 acres of land; value of prjperty, $5,500 ; was School Director in the county for twenty years. Married Mariah L. Hill, of Chatham, Middlesex Co., Conn., April DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 177 I 28, 1836. She was born November 28, 1815; had ten children, five living; had three sons in the Union army; their oldest son, George G., was killed at Chicka- mauga. Are members of the M. E. Church, at Franklinville. JACKSON, WM. M., Farmer, s. w. Sec. 4; Union P. 0. ; born in Essex Co., N. J., October 2, 1810 ; came to McHenry Co. September, 1836 ; owns twenty-two acres of land, valued at $1,400 ; has been County Commissioner three years, Deputy Marshal one year, Representative in the State Legislature four years, Postmaster four years, Register in Land Office, Chicago, fpur years, and School Trustee and Director twenty-eight years. Married Sarah L. Hampton, of Waterloo, Seneca Co., N. Y., January 26, 1832 ; had six children, four living. JAMES, FRANCIS, Farmer, Sec. 13, Union P. 0. JOB, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 33, Harmony P. 0. JOB, JOHN, Sr., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Huntley P. 0. ; born in Devonshire, England, in 1810 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1836 ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; was School Director two years. Married Hester Shinn, of Burlington Co., N. J., January 1, 1867; she was born October 7, 1804; she had ten children by first marriage, five living ; he had nine children by first marriage, six living. JORDAN, J. W. P., Clergyman, Sec. 33; Harmony P. 0. KEELER, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 11; Union P. O. KEELEY, THOMAS, Farmer and Dairy, s. e. Sec. 6 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Silverhale, Loud Co., Ireland, December 24, 1826 ; came to New York in 1848, and to McHenry Co. in September, 1859; owns 23 acres of land; property valued at $1,400. Married Eliza Shegog, of Armaross, Ireland, September 15, 1862 ; has three children. KILTZ, J. J., Farmer Sec. 11 ; Union P. 0. i KINES, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Union P. 0. KITTINGER, DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Union P. 0. KIMBALL, TRUMAN, Cooper, Sec. 8 ; Coral P. 0. KIMBERLY, ADAM, Farmer ; Union. KNOOP, AUGUST, Laborer, Sec. 8 ; Coral P. 0. KUHN, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Union P. 0. KUNKELMAN, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 12; Union P.O. LAURIE, J. W., Renter of Mrs. L. Parkhurst, Sec. 11 ; Union P. 0. LAMKE, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Union P. 0. LAWSON, BENJAMIN, Laborer; Sec. 34; Harmony P.O. LOCKWOOD, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Harmony P. 0. LOCKWOOD, H. M., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Harmony P. O. LOCKWOOD, H. J., Carpenter, Sec. 3 ; Union P. 0. LOCKWOOD, C. W., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Union P. 0. LOOMIS, SETH, Farmer and Stock Raiser, n. w. Sec. 6 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born Canton, Bradford Co., Pa., October 23, 1803; came to McHenry Co. in September, 1846 ; owns 140 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Harriet Simpkins, of Towanda Bradford Co., Pa. ; she died May 10, 1842 ; had nine children, three living. LOOMIS, H., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Marengo P. 0. LORD, SHERWOOD, Farmer ; Union. LUCAS, J. H., Shoemaker; Union. MADISON, T., & SON, Farmers; Union. MADDICK, ELIZABETH, Farmer, Sec. 28; Harmony P. 0. MARSH, SUSAN A, Mrs., Farmer and Dairy, widow of N. B. Marsh, who died December 17, 1872; Sec. 25; Huntley P. 0.; born in Augusta, Corral Co.,0., 178 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. August 16, 1832 ; came to McHenry Co., September 1. 1845 ; owns 174 acres of land ; value of property $10,000. Was married December 13, 1851 ; has five chil- dren, all living. Are members of the Baptist Church. MARSH, GEORGE N., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Huntley P. 0. MARSH, EPHRAIM N.. Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Harmony P. 0. MARSHALL, JOHN, Farmer; Union. MARVIN, S. T., & BRO., Renters of Mrs. Kate Edwards, Sec. 30 ; Harmony P. 0. MARTIN, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Milford, Otsego Co., N. Y.. April 4, 1817 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1857 ; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Esther Perry, of Cayuga Co., N. Y., February, 1869 ; has one child. MASON, ISAAC H., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Union P. 0. MASON. ANSEL, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Union P. 0. McCALL, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Union P. 0. McDOWELL. SAMUEL, Farmer. Sec. 15 ; Union P. 0. McHABEN, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Harmony P. 0. McKINLEY, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Huntley P. 0. METCALF, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Marengo P. 0. MORGAN, CHARLES, Laborer ; Union. MISKEY, HERMANN, Farmer (Renter), Sec. 18 ; Coral P. 0. ; born in Sta- tien, Germany, April 19, 1844 ; came to the United States in 1866, and to McHenry Co. in 1876. Married Henrietta H. Shark, of Statien, Germany, September 18, 1875 ; she was born August 13, 1838 ; has one child. MORRIS, SAMUEL R., Farmer, Sec. 33; Harmony P. 0. MULLIS. JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Harmony P. 0. MORRIS, E. R., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Harmony P. 0. MOORE, T. L., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harmony, P. 0. MORRIS, W. P., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Harmony P. 0. NICOL, OTTO, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Huntley P. 0. NICKERSON, STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Coral P. ; born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., May 26, 1826 ; came to McHenry Co. in July, 1846 ; owns 121 acres of land ; value of property, $5,000 ; was School Director several years. Married Margaret Bright, of Seneca, McHenry Co., 111., May 14, 1849 ; has four children, all living. NIEMANN, JOACHIM, Farmer and Dairy, Sec. 27 ; Harmony P. 0. ; born in Mecklenburgh, Germany, November 25, 1817 ; came to this country June 5, 1866, and to McHenry Co. in March, 1867 ; owns 90 acres of land ; value of property, $5,000. Married Elizabeth Bauch, of Mecklenburg, Germany, June 5, 1856 ; she was born December 30, 1815 ; had two children, one living. NISH, JOHN, Renter of A. Young, Sec. 14; Union P. 0. OCOCK, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Huntley P. 0. OCOCK, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Harmony, P. 0. OCOCK, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Harmony P. 0. OCOCK, THOMAS A., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Harmony P. 0. O'REILY, WILLIAM, Sec. 12; Union P. 0. OSBORN, WILSON, Farmer and Dairy, Sees. 19 and 20; Coral P. 0. ; born in Ira, Cayuga Co., N. Y., June 27, 1836; came to McHenry Co., in June, 1843 ; ownes 95 acres of land ; value of property, $4,500. Married Angeline Hotchkiss, of Greene, Chenango Co., N. Y., March 11, 1855; she was born September 25, 1833; had six children, four living. Mr. Osborn was School Director three years. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 179 OWEN, VOLNEY, Attorney at Law, Sec. 30 ; Harmony P. 0. PALMER, ROBERT C., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Harmony P. 0. PATCHIN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Union P. 0. PEAK, A. S., Farmer, Sec. 30; Harmony P. 0. PEAK, A. M., Farmer, Sec. 9; Union P. 0. PECAR, WILLIAM, Carpenter; Union. PEAK, CHRISTOPHER, Farmer and Dairy, Sec. 30 ; Harmony P. 0. ; born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., January 15, 1807; came to McHenry Co. in the spring of 1846 ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Elizabeth Colgrove, of Montgomery Co., N. Y., July 4, 1832; she was born May 1, 1811; had nine children, four living; had one son, A. S. Peak, private Co. B, Seventeenth 111. Cav. Are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Peak was School Director a term of years. PERKINS, E. E., Farmer, Sec. ; Union P. 0. PETERS, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 16; Coral P. 0. PETTINGILL & DERRY, Blacksmiths; Union. PHILLIPS, S. H., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; P. 0. PIKE, EZRA, Laborer; Union. PLAQQUMIER, C., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Harmony P. 0. PLATT, E. J., Sec. 3 ; Union P. 0. PROWSE, J. F., Wagon Maker ; Union. PUTNAM, C. W., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Harmony P. 0. READ, J. A., General Merchant; Union. ROOD, ANNA, MRS., Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Union P. 0. ROGERS, O. C., Farmer and Dairy of twenty-nine cows, n. w. Sec. 5 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Coral Township, McHenry Co., 111., December 13, 1840 ; owns 107 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre ; was Sergeant in Co. E, Ninety-fifth Regt. 111. Inf. Married Eliza Wheeton, of Canada West, February 22, 1866 ; has three chil- dren. ROGERS. ORSON P., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Middletown, Rutland Co., Vt., July 21, 1814; came to McHenry Co. March 16, 1836; is the oldest settler in Coral Township ; owns 20 acres of land ; property valued at $5,000 ; was Assessor five years and Road Commissioner two years. Married Mary Smith, of Granville, Washington Co., N. Y., June 12, 1838; had five children ; all living; taught the first school in Marengo in the winter of 1838-9, and the second school in Coral 1839 ; had one son in the Union army. ROSS, C. L., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Union P. O. ROSS, WILLIAM S., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Coral P. 0. ROSS, JANE E., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Union P. 0. ROSS, THADDEUS G., Renter of G. Hoxie, Sec. 4 ; Union P. 0. ROSS, GEORGE W., Farmer and Dairy, Sec. 16; Coral P. 0.; born in Pen- field, Monroe Co., N. Y., August 29, 1821 ; came to McHenry Co. in June, 1843; owns 198 acres of land; property valued at $10,000; has been School Director a term of years. Married Elizabeth Bowen, of Perry, Genesee Co., N. Y., June 25, 1847; she was born August 27, 1827; had seven children, six living; Mrs. Ross came to this county in 1840. ROSS, FRANCIS J., Farmer and Dairy, Sees. 15 and 16; Union P. 0.; born in Coral Township, McHenry Co., 111.. October 20, 1852 ; is renter on G. Holyles' farm. Married Isabella Freeman, of Marengo, McHenry Co., 111., January 19, 1875 ; she was born November 28, 1854 ; no children. RUGH J. M., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Huntley P. O. ; born in Blairsville, Indiana Co., Penn.' September 7, 1832 ; came to Ashtabula Co., Ohio, in about 1845, from there 180 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. to Kane Co. in 1854, and to McHenry Co. on April 1, 1855; owns 145 acres of land, valued at $7,000. Married Jennie L. Walker, of Webster, Washtenaw Co., Mich., September 22, 1869 ; she was born September 3, 1839 ; has three children, all living. SALMON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Union P. 0. SAGAR, WILLIAM H., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Harmony P. 0. SCHNEIDER, JOSEPH, Farmer and Dairy of sixteen cows, Sec. 5 ; Union P. 0. ; born in Beinheim, Alsace, France, September 5, 1839 ; came to the United States November 9, 1855, and to McHenry Co. May 28, 1858 ; owns 80 acres of land j valuation of property, $5,500 ; was Corporal in Co. A, Ninety-fifth 111. Inf. Married Magdalena Mary, of Beinheim, Alsace, France, January 2, 1867 ; she was born July 4, 1846 ; had four children, three living. SEANDER, JAMES, Farmer; Union. SEVVELL. THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Coral P. 0. SEWARD, E. H., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Marengo P. 0. SHELDON, ALLEN, Farmer ; Union. SHELDON, WILLIAM A., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harmony P. 0. SHELDON, E. L., Physician ; Union. SHELDON, H. S., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Union P. 0. SHELDON, F. H., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Union P. 0. SHERWIN, WILMOT, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Union P. 0. SHERWIN, A. & A., General Merchants ; Union. SMALLRIDGE, J. H., Renter of E Maddock. Sec. 28; Harmony P. 0. SMITH, JOHN M., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Union P. 0. ; born in Sunderland, En- gland, June 4, 1HOO; came to McHenry Co. in 1849 ; owns 12 acres of land; value of property, $1,200 ; was a sailor for thirty-six years on American waters ; had four sons in the Union army. Married Mary Morang, of Eastport, Me., in August, 1824 ; she died in 1859 ; had eleven children, nine living. SMITH, JAMES H., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Union P. 0. SMITH, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Union P. 0. SMITH, S. A., Lightning Rod Dealer ; Union. SPRAGUE, C. W., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Harmony P. 0. SRILL, JOHN, Laborer ; Union. SRILL, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Union P. 0. ST. JOHN, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harmony P. 0. STEVENS, C. C. & W. J., Farmers, Sec. 29; Harmony P. 0. STODDARD, CHAS. N., Farmer, Stock Raiser and Dairy, n. e. Sec. 7 ; Coral P. 0. ; born in Middletown, Rutland Co., Vt,, March 11, 1813; came to McHenry Co. June 1, 1854; owns 113 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; has filled a number of town offices in Coral Township ; had one son in Co. E, Ninety-fifth 111. Inf., and his oldest son was South on the Christian Commission during the Rebell- ion. Married Eliza L. Hopkins, of Amenia, Duchess Co., N. Y., January 29, 1837, who was born December 11, 1815; her mother is living with her, at the advanced age of 80 years ; has two children living. Are members of the M. E. Church. STOXEN, HENRY, Farmer, Stock Raiser and Dairy, Sec. 29 ; Harmony P. 0. ; bo,n in Hanover, Germany^ July 30, 1820; came to the United States in 1857, and to McHenry Co. March 18, 1874; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Sophia Dralle, of Hanover, Germany. January 19, 1851, who was born August 16, 1830 ; had nine children, seven living. Protestants. TABOR, PARDON, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Union P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 181 TANNER, ORLANDO, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Marengo P. 0. TANNER, O. S., Farmer and Dairyman; has 65 to 70 cows; residence Sec. 6; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Poultney, Rutland Co., Vt., November 20, 1823 ; came to McHenry Co. October 20, 1850 ; owns 27ti acres of land, valued at $65 per acre ; was elected Assessor of Coral Township in 1876, and resigned. Married Mary Atwater, of Wills, Rutland Co., Vt., December 25, 1846 ; had seven children, six living. TOMKINS, WILLIAM, Clergyman; Union. TUTTLE, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Coral P. 0. THOMPSON, AHIRA, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harmony P. 0. TIES, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harmony P. 0. VAN VLEET, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Harmony P. 0. VAN VLEET, NATHAN, Farmer, Sec, 32 ; Harmony P. 0. VOSS, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Harmony P. 0. ; born in Brandenburg, Germany, November 17, 1830 ; came to Cook Co., 111., in 1869, and to McHenry Co. December 13, 1875 ; owns 75 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Mar- ried Mary Chade, of Brandenburg, Germany, September 3, 1859 ; had seven chil- dren, two living. VROOMAN, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Coral P. 0. WARNER, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Coral P. 0. WARNER, LORING, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 19 ; Coral P. 0. ; born in Coral Township, McHenry Co., 111., June 24, 1854 ; owns 120 acres of land; value of property $6,000. Married Florence Nickerson, of Coral Township, McHenry Co., 111., November 18, 1874, who was born January 15, 1856 ; no children. WARNER, WALTER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 19; Coral P. 0.; born in Chenango Co., N. Y., December 19, 1813 ; came to Ashtabula Co., Ohio, 1826, and to La Porte, Ind., 1837, and to Coral Township, McHenry Co., May 1, 1840 ; owns 80 acres of hind ; value of property $4,000. Married Mary Thompson, of Vermont, June 11, 1843, who died April 16, 1870; had four children, two living; was School Director a term of years. WATERMAN, SPENCER, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Union P. 0. WAYNE, ELLEN, MRS., widow of Harley ; Union. WEAVER, JACOB, Farmer, Stock Raiser and Dairy, Sec. 14 ; Huntley P. 0., McHenry Co. ; born in Ellisburg, Jefferson Co., N. Y., February, 22, 1820 ; came to Batavia in 1862, and to McHenry Co. March 28, 1870 ; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $10,000 ; was School Director three years. Married Mrs. Elizabeth Mason, of Herkimer, Herkimer Co., N. Y., December 29, 1853, who was born May 20, 1830 ; had eight children, seven living. WEBER, FREDERICK, Farmer; Union. WEBER, IRA, Farmer, n. e.. Sec. 17 ; Coral P. 0. ; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., December 3, 1832 ; came to McHenry Co. in February, 1856 ; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; was private in Co. E, Ninety-fifth 111. Inf. Mar- ried Caroline Bowen, of Coral Township, McHenry Co., 111., August 20, 1863 ; had three children, none of them living. WILBUR, SARAH ANN, MRS., Widow of M., Sec. 9 ; Union P. 0. WILCOX, C. A., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 20 ; Coral P. 0. ; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., December 25, 1822; came to McHenry Co., April 3, 1857 ; owns 665 acres of land, valued at $21,000 ; has been Poor Master four years, and Town As- sessor one year. Married Susan A. Smith, of Columbia Co. N. Y., June 19, 1844; 182 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. has three children ; owns, also, one-tenth interest in Coral Butter and Cheese Asso- ciation. WILKINS, HENRY, Blacksmith, Sec. 34; Harmony P. 0. WILLIAMS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Huntley P. 0. WILLIAMS, JAMES, Farmer and Dairy, Sec. 35 ; Huntley P. (). ; born in Cardiganshire, Wales, February 15, 1819 ; came to the United States in 1838, and to McHenry Co. June 12, 1850 ; owns 430 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre ; has been School Director, Poor Master and Road Commissioner for several years in Coral Township. Married Jemima Morgan, of Cardiganshire, AVales, July 24, 1865 ; she was born July 25, 1815 ; had ten children, six living. He is a member of the Con- gregational Church. WILLIAMS, THOMAS, Farmer and Dairy, Sec. 35 ; Huntley P. 0. ; born in ^Cardiganshire, Wales, February 13, 1817 ; came to this country in 1849, and to Mc- Henry Co., June 1, 1850 ; owns 220 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; has no family. WINN, HENRY, Farmer, Stock Raiser and Dairy, Sec. 10 ; Union P. 0. ; born in Westfield, Pa., January 7, 1837 ; went to New York in 1841 ; came to McHenry Co. September 14, 1853 ; owns 40 acres of land ; value of property, $2,000. Mar- ried Adeline Carpenter, of Meadville, Pa., May 10, 1856; she was born June 30, 1839 ; had three children, two living. Are members of the Free Methodist Church of Union. WOOD, CORNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 16; Coral P. 0. ; born in the City of Cork, Ireland, January 1, 1823 ; came to the United States in 1852, and to McHenry Co. in April, 1854 ; owns 84 acres of land, valued $35 per acre. Married Mariah Bloun- dan, of Galway, Ireland, in March, 1858; she died December 26, 1871 ; has six children living. WRESCHE, CHRISTOPHER, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Harmony P. 0. YOUNG, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Union P. 0. ZELLER, LOUIS, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Union P. O. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 183 UNION BUSINESS DIRECTORY. HENRY CLEAVER, UNION HOTEL, GENERAL MERCHANT, E, W, FILLMORE, Proprietor, UNION. ELVIN BRIDGES, si:< no> 19. UNION BUSINESS DIRECTORY. CLARK, CHARLES, Wagon Maker, Coral. CORAL CHEESE AND BUTTER ASSOCIATION, Coral. DERRY, NELSON W., Blacksmith, Union. GRENNON, MILES, Blacksmith, Union. KIMBALL, TRUMAN, Cooper, Coral. LUCAS, J. H., Shoemaker, Union. PECOR, WILLIAM, Carpenter, Union. PETTINGILL & DERRY, Blacksmiths, Union. READ, J. A., General Merchant, Union. SHERWIN, A. & A., General Merchant, Union. SHELDON, E. L., Physician and Surgeon, Union. WILKINS, HENRY, Blacksmith, Sec. 34. 1.84 DIRECTORY OF McHENHY COUNTY. DORR TOWNSHIP. ALLEN, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Oxfordshire, England, September 12, 1826 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1840 ; owns 180 acres of lind. Married Elizabeth Grates July 4, 1857 ; she was born in New York, February 3, 1840, and came to this county in the fall of 1856 ; has five children. ALLEN, H. P., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Madison Co., N. Y., February 26, 1839 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1840 ; owns 100 acres of land. Mar- ried Louisa J. Hope in 1866, who was born in Richmond, 111., in 1848 ; has one child. ALLEN, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in England in 1796 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1840 ; owns 80 acres of land. Married Mary Will- iams in England in 1818, who was born in Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England, in 1799 ; had eleven children, three living. ABBOTT, HOMER, Butcher, Clayst. ; residence, Calhoun st., Woodstock. ALBRIGHT, FREDERICK, Laborer ; Woodstock. ANDERSON, ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 18; Woodstock P. 0. ANDERSON, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 18; Woodstock P.O. ARNOLD, FREDERIC, Brewer; residence, Madison st., Woodstock. ANDERSON, N. C., Painter ; Van Buren st., Woodstock. ARMSTRONG, JOHN, Farmer; Woodstock. ASMUS, CHARLES, Restaurant Keeper; Van Buren st., Woodstock. AUSTIN, I. A., Liveryman, Jefferson st. ; residence, E. Jackson st., Woodstock. AUSTIN, W. B., Dealer in Machinery, Main st. ; residence, South st., Woodstock. AUSTIN, PASCO, Hardware Dealer, Cass st. ; residence, Judd st., Woodstock. AUSTIN, A. L., Hardware Dealer, Cass st. ; residence, Judd st., Woodstock. AUSTIN, WILLIAM, Carpenter and Joiner ; Woodstock. AUSTIN, WILLIAM, 2d, Carpenter and Joiner ; Woodstock. AUSTIN, B. S., Clerk for J. C. Choate ; Woodstock. BACHMAN, GEORGE, Butcher ; Woodstock. BAILEY, D. B., Farmer; Calhoun st., Woodstock. BALDWIN, EDMUND, Justice of the Peace, Conveyancer and Collector; Woodstock ; born in Hinesburgh, Chittenden Co., Vermont, February 17, 1807 ; lived in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., twenty-nine years; engaged in tanning leather, and shoe business sixteen years ; was also Justice of the Peace and Supervisor six years ; came to McHenry Co. 1859. Married Polly M. Alden, of Lester, Addison Co., Vermont, March 14, 1827 ; had nine children, six living. BALDWIN, I. E., Farmer, Sec. 10; Woodstock, P. 0. BARBER, OS1U3RNE, Farmer, Sec. 8; Woodstock P. 0. BADGER, AUSTIN, County Recorder ; Woodstock; born in Alden, Erie Co., N. Y., 1834 ; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1848; has been Constable, Town Collector and Deputy Sheriff of Chemung Township, also Sheriff' of McHenry Co. four years. Married Miss L. Smith, of McIIeury village, April, 1852 ; has one son, born in 1859. BARBER, J. N., Mechanic; Chemung st., Woodstock. BARROWS, G. T., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Woodstock P. 0. BARROWS, L. H. S., Proprietor of Foundry, Machine Shop and Planing Mills; Woodstock; born in Columbus, Chenango, Co., N. Y., October 8, 1826; DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 185 came to McHenry Co. October, 1847 ; has been Collector in Greenwood Township one year ; taught school eight years in the county ; was member of Co. A, Fifteenth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. ; after battle of Shiioh, was detailed for hospital duty in Mound City, and then discharged on account of disability, and since that time has been in present business in Woodstock. Married Emily S. Parker August 2, 1852 ; she was born in Bristol, Ontario Co.. N. Y., January 9, 1833 ; had six children, two boys and four girls ; one boy, Joseph, dead ; Mary 0., Cornelia A., Charles S., Rose Etta and Sarah E. living. BARTLETT, F. H., Butcher; Main st., Woodstock. BARTLETT, HARRY, Butcher; Woodstock. BEST, EDWIN, Works for father, Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. 0. BENTLEY, G. W., Farmer; Calhoun st,, Woodstock. BELCHER, A. C., Dentist ; South st., Woodstock. BEST, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. 0. BEARDSLEY, THEODORE, Painter; Madison st., Woodstock. BETZER, C. S., Works for Wm. Montgomery. Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. 0. BELL, THOS. S., Clerk in Farmers' Bank; Woodstock. BEACH, G. S., Liveryman ; Main st. Woodstock. BENNETT, EDWIN, Physician ; Clay st., Woodstock. BIDWELL, A., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Chemung Co., N. Y., in 1825; came to this county in 1848; owns 170 acres of land. Married Ellen S. Merchant in November, 1859; who was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1835 ; had six children, four living. BIRD, E. R., Harness Maker; Woodstock; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., town of Westfield, August 19, 1829 ; engaged in harness making and mining in Cali- fornia twelve years, and in prospecting for silver mines in Nevada, then came to McHenry Co> in 1866. Married Clara A. Smith September 26, 1867; she was born in Warren ville, DuPage Co., 111., December 9, 1841 ; has one child, Frederick J., born April 27, 1875. BLAKESLEE, G., Merchant, Clay st. ; resides Madison st., Woodstock. BLOCKER, DANIEL, Laborer; Woodstock. BLAKESLEE, J. B., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Ridgefield P. 0. BLAKESLEE, NELSON, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Woodstock P. 0. BLACK, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Ridgefield P. 0. BLAIR, DANIEL, Mechanic ; Calhoun st, Woodstock. BLOSSOM, E. W., Jeweler ; Woodstock ; born in Batavia, Genesee Co., N. Y., September 10, 1839 ; engaged in business in Lyons, Iowa, and Jefferson, Wis., as Jeweler; then came to McHenry Co. February 27, 1868; enlisted in Rochester, N. Y., in Co. C, Third N. Y. Cav., and after service of seventeen months was pro- moted to Second Lieutenant of same company ; mustered out May 4, 1863 ; assisted then in raising Co. D, First, N. Y. Vol. Cav., and served as First Lieu- tenant until mustered out, August 1, 1865. Married Julia Peck, September 26, 1864 ; she was born in Brockport, N. Y., April 9, 1845. BLOM, OLE, Tailor; Woodstock: BOURNE, ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Woodstock P. 0. BUCKHOUSE, JOHN, Laborer; Woodstock. BRINK, SIMEON, Carpenter and Joiner; Clay st., Woodstock. BRUSH, G. I., Sewing Machine Aeent ; Woodstock. BROWN, ALVIN, Mechanic, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. O. BROWN, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born September 22, 1854, at Auburn, Fayette Co., la. ; owns 80 acres of land. Married Fannie E. Sullivan, December 28, 1875 ; she was born in Wisconsin, January 10, 1860. BRYAN, THOS. S., Laborer; Calhoun st., Woodstock. 186 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. BROPHY, C. A., Agent McCormick Reapers, etc.; Woodstock. BROWN, RUFUS, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Woodstock P. 0. BROWN, MATHER, Lives with his father. Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. 0. BURBANK, ELIJAH, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. O. BUCHARD, J. F., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Woodstock P. 0. BUNKER, JOHN, Woodstock ; born in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., N. Y., No- vember 1, 1803; came to McHenry Co. in the spring of 1844; was formerly a merchant in Woodstock for twenty years ; was also Assessor and Justice of the Peace, and is at present Township Treasurer and has been such at different times for ten years. Married Urania Tuttle, September 18, 1825 ; she was born in Wolcott, Conn., November 20, 1806 ; had thirteen children, six sons and seven daughters ; one son, Alvin S., fell at the battle of Stone River, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862, aged 20 years, 10 mouths and 9 days ; one daughter, Jane, died December 8, 1848 ; eleven children living, George R., Lucia L. and Lucy A. (twins), Ezekiel H., Dwight, Melvin, Clar- issa, Harriet M., Amos K., Susannah and Mary. Mr. Bunker is a grandson of Bunker, formerly owner of " Bunker Hill," Boston, and from whom it de- rives its name. BUTTON, J. C., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Ridgefield P. ; born in Nunda, N. Y., in 1820; came to this county in 1844; owns 500 acres of land. Married Roxana Thompson, in the spring of 1844, who was born in Coldrain, Mass., in 1820 ; had seven children, two living; Emma L., aged 30; and Ruby F., aged 12. BUNKER, GEO. K., General Merchant; Van Buren St., res. Jackson St., Woodstock. BUNKER, A. K.. General Merchant; Public Square, Woodstock. BUSKIRK, L. K., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Ridgefield P. 0. BUCK, W. H., Homoeopathic Physician ; Woodstock. CAFREY, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0. CASSEL, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Woodstock P. 0. CAMPBELL, ROBERT, R. R. Watchman ; Woodstock. CASKEY, A., Billiard Saloon Keeper; Public Square, Woodstock. CARR, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. CARPENTER, JEREMIAH, Laborer, Sec. 18 ; Woodstock P. 0. CAMPEN, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Woodstock P. 0. CALLINAN, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. CAMPBELL, S. H., Renter of S. S. Gates, Sec. 36 ; Ridgefield P. 0. CHOLLAR, A. L., Bowling Alley Keeper ; Woodstock. CHURCH, RICHARD, Milkman; Woodstock. CLARK, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Woodstock P. 0. CLARK, G. D., Harness Maker; Calhoun st., Woodstock. CHURCH, J. B., Justice of the Peace ; Court House, Woodstock. CHURCH. B. F., Mail Agent. C. & N. W. R, R.; Jefferson st, Woodstock. CHURCH, M., MRS., Milliner; Clay st., Woodstock. CHOATE, J. C., Merchant ; Van Buren st., Woodstock. CHURCH, MALACHI, Woodstock ; born in Cortland Co., N. Y., August 4, 1825 ; came to Woodstock in the spring of 1851 ; has been Sheriff of McHenry Co. four years, up to 1877. Married Miss L. E. Harper, of Cleveland, Ohio. CLARK, ANTHONY, Laborer; Woodstock. CLARK, GEORGE, Mason, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. 0. CLARK, ROBERT, Harnessmaker : Woodstock. CLARK, MICHAEL. Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Woodstock P. 0. CONNEL, PATRICK, Laborer; Woodstock. COLTON, MORGAN, Daguerrean Artist ; Main st., Woodstock. CONNER, THOMAS, Section Boss. C. &. N. W. R. R.; Woodstock. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. . 187 COWLIN, WM. H., Shoe Dealer; Front st., Woodstock. COLLIER. PETER, Mason ; Woodstock. COWLIN, A. B., Grocer; Main st., Woodstock. CORLET, JOHN, Carpenter and Joiner ; Woodstock. COQUELETTE. FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Woodstock P. 0. COUSE, ANDREW, Farmer; McHenry st., Woodstock. COONEY, THOMAS, Grocer; Cass st,, Woodstock. CONLEY, MARK, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Woodstock P. 0. COX, JAMES, Pastor of Baptist Church ; Woodstock. CRAWFORD, NEWCOMB, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. 0. CROWLEY, TIMOTHY, Shoemaker ; Jackson st., Woodstock. CROWLEY, DENNIS, Laborer ; Woodstock. CUMINS, A. W., Teacher and Short Hand Reporter; Woodstock; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., September 22, 1830 ; lived in Lenawee Co., Mich., from 1849 to 1858; came to McHenry Co. in April, 1858; was Sergeant Fifteenth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. three years; taken prisoner at Ackworth, Ga., October, 1864, and confined in Andersonville prison seven months ; since that time, has been engaged in teaching and reporting ; is, at present, President of Teachers' Associ- ation, of McHenry Co. Married Caroline Mauger, December 6, 1854; she was born in Lenawee Co., Mich., June 22, 1834 ; has two children ; Lettie, born Novem- ber 18, 1856, and William P., born Jan. 4, 1858. CURTIS, E., Carpenter and Joiner ; Woodstock. CURTIS, CHARLES, Daguerrean Artist ; Woodstock. CURTIS, B. W., Carpenter and Joiner ; Woodstock. DACY, L. J , Dealer in Agricultural Implements ; Woodstock. DAVIS, HARVEY, Painter; Chemung st., Woodstock. DARRELL, JOHN, Baggage Master C. & N. W. Ry. ; Clay st., Woodstock. DAVIS, A. F., General Merchant ; Ridgefield. DACY, JOHN, Mason, Clay st., Woodstock. DAVIS, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Wales, Decem- ber 15, 1848 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1860. Married Elizabeth Corrl in Sep- tember, 1869, who was born in Dundee, 1852 ; had three children ; two living. DAVIS, L. H., M. D., Physician and Surgeon ; Woodstock ; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., June 13, 1822. Married Eliza C. Delemater in 1844, who was born in Kingston. N. Y., in 1822 ; has three children. Came to McHenry Co. in 1854. DEOGEL, RUDOLPH, Furniture Dealer ; Woodstock. DICKINSON, ALONZO, Proprietor Bowling Alley ; Madison st., Woodstock. DIGGINS, NELSON, Carpenter and Joiner ; Chemung st , Woodstock. DICKINSON, CHARLES, Boot and Shoe Dealer ; Woodstock. DIBBLE, J. H.. Farmer, Sec. 14; Woodstock P. 0. DIXON, WILLIAM, Laborer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. DODGE, F. C., Railroad Contractor ; Woodstock. DOMEYER, FRED'K. Harness Maker; Woodstock. DONNELLY, JOHN, JR., Law Student; Woodstock. DONNELLY, FRANK, Clerk for Neill Donnelly ; Woodstock. DONNELLY, J., 2d, Laborer ; Woodstock. DONNELLY, FRANK, Clerk for Neill Donnelly ; Woodstock. DONNELLY, J., 2d, Laborer ; Woodstock. DONNELLY. JOHN, Saloon Keeper ; Woodstock. DONNELLY, NEILL, General Merchant; Woodstock; born in Killamuck, County of Derry, Ireland, May 12, 1816 ; came to United States in 1833, and to McHenry Co. in June, 1838 ; has been Coroner one term, County Sheriff one 188 . DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. term. President of Board of Trustees one term, and Mayor of Woodstock two terms, and is such at present. Married Mary McElroy, June, 1837 ; she was born in Boston, 1819; had ten children, six girls and four boys; one boy and three girls dead, Catherine, Adeline and John ; six living, Elizabeth A., Mary Jane, Lucinda, Frank- lin P., Charles H. and Hugh T. D. DRE YER, ALVIS, Proprietor of Laundry ; Woodstock ; born in Switzerland, March 11. 1855 ; came to United States in October, 1872, and to McHenry Co. in November, 1873. DURFEE, JAS. H., Express Agent; Cass st., Woodstock. DUFF [ELD, JOHN, Farms for father, Sec. 7 ; Woodstock P. 0. DUFFIELD, J. G., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Woodstock P. 0. DUFFIELD, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 13; Ridgefield P. 0. DUFFIELD, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Randolph Co., West Va., in 1803; came to this Co. in 1846.; owns 140 acres of land. Married Annie Given (first wife), of Virginia, in 1823. Married Laura Sturde- vant (second wife) in 1851, of Connecticut ; had nine children ; six living. DUFIELD, F. OSCAR, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 4 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Braxton Co., W. Va., in 1839 ; came to this county in 1846 ; owns 100 acres of land. Married Miss F. Frame in 1863, who was born in Nicholas Co., W. Va., in 1843 ; has two children. DUFFIELD, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Woodstock P. 0. DUFFY, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in May Co., Ireland, 1819 ; came to McHenry Co., 1846 ; owns 130 acres of land. Married Bridget Holand in 1852 ; she was born in Galway Co., Ireland; 1831 ; had seven children, four living. DWIGHT, JOSIAH, Deputy Circuit Clerk ; Huntley st., Woodstock. DWIGHT, W. H., Boot and Shoe Dealer ; Woodstock ; born in McHenry Co. March 15, 1845. Married Maggie H. Burton, April 10, 1872 ; she was born in Albany,, New York ; had one child, Bessie H., who died August 16, 1874. DYER, OWEN, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Woodstock P. 0. EASTWOOD, MARTIN, Farmer ; Madison st., Woodstock. EARLY, J. H., Tinner; Madison st., Woodstock, ECKERT, H. W., Mechanic ; Madison st., Woodstock. ECKLER, DAVID, Painter; McHenry st., Woodstock. ECKERT, MICHAEL S., Blacksmith ; Washington st., Woodstock. ECKERT, M. G., Teamster ; Washington st., Woodstock. ECKERT. JACOB, Warehouseman and Shipper ; Madison st., Woodstock. ECKERT; GEORGE, Clerk with I. T. & A. L. Salisbury, Lake st., Woodstock. EDWARDS, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Scotland, February 25, 1817 ; came to McHenry Co., March 1, 1871. Married Annie Wat- son, May 27, 1855, who was born in Scotland. September, 1827 ; had seven children, six living. EDWARDS, WILLIAM, Tailor ; Hutchinson st., Woodstock. ELLIS, L. W., Retired Miller ; Woodstock. ELLISON, ALONZO, Carpenter and Joiner ; Madison St., Woodstock. ERCANBRACK, E. W., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Johns- town, Fulton Co., N. Y. ; came to this county in 1858 ; owns 120 acres of land. Married Mary Starr in March, 1871, who was born in McHenry Co. ; has three children, John E., four years old, Geo. D., two years old, Frank S., eight months. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 189 FAIRCHILD, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Woodstock P. 0. FELLOWS, J. H., Teamster; Clay st., Woodstock. FELT, ELAM, Traveling Agent ; Clay st., Woodstock. FREDERIC, PHILIP. Laborer ; Woodstock. FILWEBBER, GEORGE. Farmer, Sec 19 ; Woodstock P. 0. FERN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Otsego Co., N. Y., November 17, 1832; came to McHenry Co. May 25, 1857; owns 364 acres of land. Married Betsy Waldron, January 12, 1869, who was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., August 15, 1845 ; has four children. FEATHERSTONE, MICHAEL, Laborer; Woodstock. FRIEND, M. D., Laborer ; Woodstock. FITZPATRICK, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Woodstock P. 0. FfELD, A. F., Station Agent ; Clay st., Woodstock. FISHER, E. EMERY, REV., Pastor Presbyterian Church ; South st., Woodstock. FLAVIN, MICHAEL, Blacksmith ; Woodstock. FLEMING, JAMES, Laborer; Woodstock. FOREMAN, WESTON, Farmer, Sec. 7; Wood-stock P. 0. FORREST, FRANCIS, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Woodstock P. 0. FOSTER, WILEY, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Ridgefield P. 0. FOREST, SIBLEY, Boot and Shoe Dealer ; Woodstock. FORREST, J. S., Boot and Shoe Dealer; Woodstock; born in Richmond, McHenry Co., December 14, 1849. Married Helen C. Barrows, September 24, 1873; she was born in Greenwood Township, McHenry Co., September 20, 1849 ; has one child, Francis G., born May 17, 1875. FRAME, J. A., Farmer; Woodstock P. 0. FRAME, NORMAN, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Woodstock P. 0. FURNEY, R. J., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Ridgefield P. 0. FURER. EDWARD, Stock Dealer; Madison st., Woodstock'. GALLAGHER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Woodstock P. 0. GALLAGHER, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. GATES, L. J., Hardware Dealer ; resides on South st., Woodstock. GILMORE, 0. H., Attorney at Law; Clay st,, Woodstock. GIBBONS, JOHN, Laborer; Woodstock. GILES, ALLEN, Grocer; Main st., Woodstock. GIBBONS, ANDREW, Tailor ; Woodstock. GLENNON, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. GOFF, DAVID, Farmer; Ridgefield. GLENNON, EDWARD, Printer ; Woodstock. GOULD, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Woodstock P. O. ; born in Bennington Co., Vt., in 1824; came to McHenry Co., 1855. Married Johanna Phettleplace, No- vember, 14, 1846, who was born in Berkshire Co., Mass., 1849; has two children. GREEN, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0. GREGORY, S. 0., Farmer, Sec. 22; Woodstock P. 0. GREGORY, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Woodstock P. 0. GREEN, PATRICK, Laborer ; Woodstock. GRACE, WILLIAM, Laborer ; Woodstock. GRAVES, H. A., Barber ; Clay st., Woodstock GREEN, WILLIS H., Farmer ; Woodstock. GRIFFENY, FREDERICK,. Laborer; Woodstock. GREEN, D. C., Physician and Surgeon ; Calhoun St., Woodstock. GRIDER, J,, Cigar Manufacturer, with A. Renich ; Woodstock. GUNDEE, J., Cigar Manufacturer, with A. Renich ; Woodstock. 190 . DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. GREEN, ROBERT, 2D, Well Digger ; Woodstock. HAAS, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. 0. HANOFORD, AARON, Carpenter and Joiner; South st., Woodstock. HANOFORD, FRANK, Teamster ; South St., Woodstock. HANLY, PATRICK, Laborer ; Wookstock. HARBISON, WILLIAM, Pound Master ; McHenry st., Woodstock. HARBISON, WILLIAM, JR., Laborer ; Woodstock. HARBISON, HENRY, Laborer; Woodstock. HARMON, HENRY, Brewer; Woodstock. HARTMAN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 25; Ridgefield P. 0. HARTMAN, J. G., Wagon Maker ; Ridgefield. HARTMAN, L. H., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Ridgefield P. 0. HARTMAN, ISAAC, General Merchant; Ridgefield. HAWLEY, R., Carpenter and Joiner, Sec. 18; Woodstock P. 0. HAYNOR, A. P., Carpenter and Joiner; South st., Woodstock. HAYS, TIMOTHY, Laborer; Woodstock. HAYS, TIMOTHY, JR., Laborer; Woodstock. HAWLEY, M. E., Telegraph Operator; Woodstock. HENNESY, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Woodstock P. 0. HILL, JOSIAH, Carpenter and Joiner ; Woodstock. HICKOX, MARK, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. 0. HIGGINS, BART, Mason ; McHenry st., Woodstock. HITCHCOCK, 0. A., Farmer ; Jackson st., Woodstock. HOY, M. D., General Merchant ; Cass st., Woodstock. HOLCOMB, ASA, Farmer, Sec. 32; Woodstock P. 0.; born in Fort Ann, Washington Co., in 1804 ; came to this county in 1846 ; owns 90 acres of land. Married Phoebe Ann Thurber in 1835, who was born in Fort Ann, Washington Co. ; had seven children, one living. HOY, L., Druggist ; Judd st., Woodstock. HOY, GEORGE, Merchant : Huntley st., Woodstock. HOY, FREMONT, Deputy County Clerk ; Huntley st., Woodstock. HOYT, J. L., Retired ; Chemung. st., Woodstock. HOYT, JAY, Proprietor of Restaurant ; Woodstock. HOYT, J. L., Retired Shoe Dealer ; Woodstock. HUGHES, EDWARD, Depot Baggage Master ; Woodstock. HUNT, THOMAS, Butcher ; Woodstock. KURD, SLOCUM, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Woodstock P. 0. HURTH, L. G., Farmer ; Woodstock. HURD, REUBEN, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Chenango Co., N. Y., in 1819 ; came to this county in 1844; owns 200 acres of land. Married Abigail Thompson in September, 1845, who was born in Orange Co., Vt., in 1816 ; has four children. HUTCHINS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Woodstock P. 0. IRWIN, CHARLES E., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Woodstock P. 0. IVERSON, IVER, Teamster ; Woodstock. IRISH, J. A., Mason ; Clay st., Woodstock. IRISH, CHARLES, Mason ; Woodstock. IRISH, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Ridgefield P. 0. IRISH, JAMES M., Mason, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. ISRAEL, MORRIS, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Germany in 1827 ; came to this county in 1871 ; owns 160 acres of land. Married Sophia Leopold in 1848, who was born in Germany in 1828 ; has six children. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 191 JACKSON, ELIJAH, Farmer ; Woodstock. JACOBS, NORMAN, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0. JACOB, GEORGE, Farmer ; Woodstock. JEFFERSON, R. C., Real Estate and Loan Broker ; Woodstock ; born in Gaines- ville, Wyoming Co., N. Y., April 24, .1843 ; came to McHenry Co. in December, 1866 ; has been Mayor of Woodstock, elected 1875 ; resigned 1876 ; was also member of Town Council; served in late war in Co. A, First N. Y, Dragoons. Married Genevieve Church, January 21, 1868 ; she was born in McHenry Co. No- vember 28, 1845 ; has four children Cyrus, Rufus, Lawrence and Isadore. JEWETT, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 22; Woodstock P. O. JEWETT, E. C., Clerk First National Bank; resides Taylor St., Woodstock. JEWETT, FRANK, Laborer ; Woodstock. JEWETT, W. P., Farmer; Douglas st,, Woodstock. JONES, V. E., Liveryman, Sec. 4 ; Woodstock P. 0. JEWETT, WALTER P., Jr., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Bennington Co., Vt., November 18, 1835 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1844 ; owns 20 acres of land ; was in the Fifteenth 111. Vol. Inf. Married Miss R. A. Mont- gomery, 1858, who was born in Virginia, February 1836 ; has one child. JOHNSON, JAMES, Lake Captain ; Woodstock. JOHNSON, JOHN, Laborer ; Woodstock. JONES, L. H., works in Pickle Factory ; resides Taylor st., Woodstock. JONES, J. E., Mason ; Woodstock. JOHNSON, J. H., Born in Woodstock, Windsor Co., Vt. March 17, 1817; came to Illinois in September, 183G ; was Deputy Clerk of Circuit Court in 1838-9, also Clerk of Circuit Court from July 4, 1840, to December, 1856 ; studied law, and admitted to practice in 1851 ; was also Probate Justice and Clerk of County Commissioners ; was Director of C. & N. W. R. R., and was engaged on the line between Chicago and Oshkosh, soliciting subscriptions to the stock, and securing the right of way and purchasing timber lands, until June, 1858. Been married three times ; had four children, one living ; present wife was Maria Richmond, of Che- nango Co., N. Y. JOSLYN, M. L., Attorney at Law, Woodstock ; born in Livingston Co., N. Y., September 10, 1826 ; came to McHenry Co. in November, 1838; owns 20 acres of land and MaSonic Hall Block, Woodstock ; was Presidential Elector in 1856 on the Buchanan ticket ; was in the Legislature one term, in 1865 ; was Supervisor for twenty years ; also elected to the State Senate, in 1876, for four years. Married Mary Robinson, December 25, 1862. who was born in Pawlet, Vt., 1838 ; has two children. JOSLYN, F. C., Laborer ; Madison st., Woodstock. JUDD, DWIGHT, Horse Dealer ; Woodstock. JUDD, ALVIN, Flour and Feed Dealer, Woodstock; born in Chester, Mass., March 29, 1800 ; came to the State in 1836, and to this county in 1837. Married Eliza White in 1822, who was born in South Hadley, Mass., 1802 ; had ten chil- dren, six living. KASSON, G. T., Nurseryman ; Jackson st., Woodstock. KASSON, JAMES, Clerk for E. A. Murphy & Co. ; Woodstock. KELTZ, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Woodstock P. 0. KIMBALL, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0. KEELER. PATRICK, Laborer; Ridgefield. KELLY, L. D., Mechanic; Ridgefield. 192 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. KENDALL, C. N., Dentist: Clay St., Woodstock. KTMBALL, JAMES, Mason; South st., Woodstock. KIMBERLY, JUDD, Carpenter and Joiner ; Main st., Woodstock. KINGMAN, A. J., Map Agent; Madison st., Woodstock. KIRK, JOHN A., Milk Dealer ; Madison st., Woodstock. KLINCK, L. B., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Woodstock P. 0. KLINE. VV. L., Principal of Public School ; Throop St., Woodstock. KNAPP, JARED, Farmer, Sec. 18; Woodstock P. O. KNAPP, IRA, Mechanic; Ridgefield. KNEBUSH, CHARLES, Laborer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. KNIGHT, MORGAN, Farmer; Woodstock. KNIGHT, MAC, Laborer ; Woodstock. KNAPP, WOOLSEY, Farmer; Woodstock. KNUDTSON, G., Laborer; Woodstock. KNUDTSON, ERICK, Laborer; Woodstock. KNEBUSH. WILLIAM, R. R. Section Boss; Woodstock. KOPPLER, LOUIS, Saloon Keeper : Throop st., Woodstock. KOPPLER, CHAS., Saloon Keeper ; Main st., Woodstock. KUHN, JACOB, Blacksmith; Woodstock. LAIRY, PATRICK, Laborer; Woodstock. LAMB, E. M., Retired; Washington st., Woodstock. LAWSON, 0. H., Works for father, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. LAWSON, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. LAMBERT, MARTIN, Wagon Maker; Woodstock. LEWIS, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0. LEMMERS, C. F., Carpenter and Joiner ; Taylor st., Woodstock. LINDSAY, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Woodstock P. 0. LINDSAY, WILLIAM, R. R. Watchman ; Woodstock. LINDSAY, ARCHIBALD, Farmer; Woodstock. LINK, BARNEY, Farmer ; Jackson st., Woodstock. LOCKWOOD, M., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Ridgefield P. 0. LOSEY, JOSEPH, Farmer and Mason, Sec. 18 ; Woodstock P. 0. LOSEE, CHARLES, Boot and Shoe Dealer ; Woodstock. LOUNSBURY, M. M., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Woodstock P. 0. LUNNEY, JAMES, Saloon Keeper; Woodstock. LYONS, MILES H., Farmer, Sec. 33; Woodstock P. 0. ; feorn in Mayo Co., Ireland, in 1835 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1856 ; owns 80 acres of land. Mar- ried Ellen Clark November 13, 1855 ; she was born in Mayo Co., Ireland, in 1836 ; has thirteen children. MACOMBER, JOB A., Farmer, Sec. 12; Woodstock P. 0.; born in Mont- gomery Co., N. Y., Feb. 13, 1810 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1836 ; owns 43 acres of land. Married Maria Frank in 1861, who was born in New York in 1817 ; no children. MANSFIELD, GEORGE, Night Police ; Jackson st., Woodstock. MARROW, OWEN, Farmer, Sec. 28; Woodstock P. 0. MATHONEY, J. M., Daguerreotypist, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. 0. MARCUS, FREDERICK, Saloon Keeper; Calhoun st., Woodstock. MALZER, A., Butcher ; Woodstock. MAHER, THOMAS, Harness Maker and City Clerk ; Woodstock. MATTHEWS. GEORGE, Laborer; W-odstock. MARTIN, A. A., Traveling Agent; E. Jackson st., Woods:ock. McBROOM, THOMAS, Works father's farm, Sec. 16 ; Woodstock P. 0. McBROOM, WILLIAM. Farmer, Sec. 16; Woodstock P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 193 McCAHILL, M. H., Shoemaker; Clay st., Woodstock. McCONNEL, A. B., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in McHenry Co. February, 1839 ; owns 340 acres of land. Married Hattie S. Potter, Feb- ruary, 1861, who was born in Whitehall, N. Y., July, 1839 ; has five children. McGHEE, JAMES, Laborer; Woodstock. McGHEE, A. F., Clerk; Cass st., Woodstock. McNULTY, HUGH, Laborer; Woodstock. McNAUGHTON, A., Railroad Engineer; Woodstock. McNETT, S., Boot and Shoe Dealer ; Woodstock. McLAREN, J. A., Farmer ; Huntley st., Woodstock. McMAHON, JOHN, JR., Laborer; Woodstock. McMANUS, JOHN, Tailor ; residence Throop st., Woodstock. MclNTOSH, STEPHEN, Laborer, Sec. 4 ; Woodstock P. 0. McMAHON, PETER, Laborer; Woodstock. MEAD, CHARLES, Carpenter and Joiner, Sec. 8; Woodstock. MEDLER, J. S., Daguerrean Artist; resides Dean st., Woodstock. MILLER, CALVIN, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock. MILLER, DAVID, Farmer ; Lake St., Woodstock. MILLER, JASON, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Woodstock P. 0. MILLER, F. E., News Dealer; residence Madison st., Woodstock. MONTGOMERY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. 0. MONTGOMERY, ARCHIBALD, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. 0. MORSE, ALBERT, Farmer, Sec. 24; Ridgefield P. 0. MORSE, SAMUEL, Farmer and Physician, Sec. 24 ; Ridgefield P. 0. MONROE, JAMES, Railroad Agent ; Ridgefield. MONROE, WILLIAM, Clerk with father ; Ridgefield. MORLEY, M. M., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Ridgefield P. 0. ; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., 1834 ; came to McHenry Co. July, 1870 ; owns 158 acres of land. Married Mary J. Paine, October, 1871, who was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., 1843; no children. MORSE, SHERMAN, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Ridgefield P. 0. MULLEN, J. M., General Merchant ; resides on Judd st., Woodstock. MURPHY, A. R., Druggist ; resides on Dean st., Woodstock. MUNGER, J. C., Carpenter and Joiner; Jackson St., Woodstock. MUDD, W. A., Physician ; Public Square, Woodstock. MURPHY, THEO. D., Hon., Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit since 1862; born in Virginia June 12, 1826; came to McHenry Co., July 18, 1845; was County Judge of McHenry Co. four years ; was elected Judge of the Circuit Court three terms, for six years each ; in May, 1875, formed a copartnership with Hon. R. Bishop for the purpose of banking in Woodstock, in which business he is at this time engaged, in addition to his duties as Judge. Married Mary E. Prouty Novem- ber 13, 1851, in McHenry; she was born in Middlebury, Addison Co., Vt. ; had three children Otis J., born July 26, 1852, died November 19, 1870 ; Edwin D., born June 29, 1854; Alice M., -born March 19, 1861. MURPHY, A. J., Farmer; Ridgefield. MURPHY, W., Farmer; Ridgefield. MURPHY, EDWARD, Farmer ; Ridgefield. MURPHY, JNO. J., President First National Bank; Woodstock. MURPHY, E. A, Dry Goods Merchant ; resides on Judd st., Woodstock. MURPHY, P. W., Dentist; Woodstock. MULDOON, PATRICK, Farmer Sec. 6; Woodstock P. O. NEIMAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. NELSON, NEIL, Laborer ; Woodstock. 194 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. NETTLETON, H. T., Cabinet Maker ; South st., Woodstock. NEWMAN, S. L., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Woodstock P. 0. NEWTON, A., REV., Pastor M. E. Church ; resides on South st., Woodstock. NISH, JAMES, County Treasurer, Woodstock ; residence, Gary Station ; born in Wigtonshire, Scotland. May 3, 1824; came to Illinois in 1851 ; purchased a store in Gary, McHenry Co., 1855 ; opened a general store in the spring of 1856, under the name of J. Nish & Bro., and continued the same to March, 1873; was appointed Postmaster the same year ; was Town Clerk one year and served five years at differ- ent times as Supervisor of Algonquin Township ; was elected County Treasurer in November, 1875, for two years ; enlisted August 9, 1862, and raised a company in Algonquin and Grafton Townships ; was mustered into the United States Volunteer Service, at Ruckford, as Captain Co. I, Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. ; mustered out at Springfield September 21, 1865. Married Caroline A. Dorrington (first wife), of Chicago, December 12, 1853, who was killed by lighting October 1, 1857, leaving two children Elizabeth J., born April 11, 1855, died Novembers, 1872, and John D., born April 8, 1857. Married Sarah R. Smith (second wife) November 12, 1865 ; has two children Elizabeth J., born March 28, 1868, and Auri M., born April 6, 1871. NORTON, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in County of Made, Ireland, 1830 ; came to this county in 1851 ; owns 85 acres of land. Mar- ried Bridget Connolly 1871, who was born in County of Monohan, Ireland, 1846. and came to this county 1871 ; has seven children. NORTON, NELSON, Lumber Dealer; resides on Madison st., Woodstock. NORTON, STEDM AN, Lumber Dealer ; resides on Madison st., Woodstock. NORTHROP, JAMES, Physician and Surgeon ; Woodstock. NOTTINGHAM, J., Farmer; Woodstock. NORTH COTT, T. C., REV., Pastor Congregational Church ; boards on Jackson St., Woodstock. NORTH WAY, L. C., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Madison Co., N. Y., June 20, 1810 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1868 ; owns 67 acres of land. Married Mahala Cadwell January 1, 1843, who was born in Madison Co., N. Y., in 1818; has three children. O'CONNOR, EUGENE, Machine Agent; Calhoun st., Woodstock. O'BRIEN, JAMES, Works for E. R. Caskey ; Woodstock. O'BRIEN, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Woodstock P. 0. OLESON, DAVID, Laborer ; Woodstock. OLMSTEAD, E. T., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Woodstock P. 0. ORMSBY, C. H., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Ridgefield P. 0. ORMSBY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Ridgefield P. 0. OSMAN, R. J., Carpenter; Woodstock. PAGE, L. S., Conductor; Clay st., Woodstock. PARKER, J. F., Farmer ; Clay st., Woodstock. PAYNE, WALDO, Farmer ; Madison st., Woodstock. PARRISH, JOHN A., Attorney at Law ; Clay st., Woodstock. PAINE, N. M., Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Ridgefield P. O. ; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1844 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1865 ; wa Sergeant in the One Hundred and Eleventh N. Y. Vol. Inf. Married Francis A. Paine April 4, 1876, who was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1846. PARKER, WILLIAM, Blacksmith; Woodstock. PARKER, J. C., Retired Farmer; boards Chemung st., Woodstock. PEASE, ASA, Mechanic; Chemung st, Woodstock. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 195 PENDLETON, HUBBARD, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Ridgefield P. 0. PETERSON, AARON, Shoemaker ; Woodstock. PETERSON, SEVER, Shoemaker; Wooodstock. PETRIE, JOSEPH, Shoemaker; Huntley st,, Woodstock. PHELPS, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. 0. PIKE, CALVIN, Carpenter and Joiner; Woodstock. PRATT, E. W., Farmer, Sec, 8, Woodstock P. 0. PRATT, GEORGE; Blacksmith; residence, Madison st, Woodstock. PRATT, FRANK, Printer; Woodstock. PUGH, REES, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. 0. PRATT, H. L., Medical Student ; Woodstock. QUIGLEY, MRS., Dressmaker ; north side Public Square, Woodstock. QUINLAN, C., Miller ; residence, Throop st., Woodstock. QUINN, JOHN, Teamster ; Chemung st,, Woodstock. RIEBER, JOHN, Laborer ; Chemung st., Woodstock. REED, A., Boot and Shoe Dealer ; Woodstock. REED, A., Mrs., Milliner and Dressmaker ; Woodstock. RENICH, FRED., Cigar Manufacturer ; Woodstock ; born in Berne, Switzerland, March 19, 1842 ; came to the United States in September, 1864 ; entered the Union Army the same winter as private of Co. L. Ninth Regt. 111. Cavalry, and served one year ; then started in the cigar business in Chicago, and was burnt out in the summer of 1866; came to McHenry Co. in January, 1867; is Alderman of the City of Woodstock. Married his first wife, Elizabeth Stein, July 26, 1866, who died Octo- ber 24, 1867, in Woodstock ; she was born in Chicago ; married his second wife, Kate Stein, September 22, 1871 ; she was also born in Chicago ; had four children, one boy by the first wife, born dead, and two boys, respectively five and one and one- . half years of age, by his second wife. Mr. Renich has built up and carries on a large business in the manufacture of cigars. RETTERER, CHRISTIAN, Retired ; Main st., Woodstock. RETTERER, Charles, Blacksmith ; Woodstock. RICHMOND, E. H., Propr. Richmond House ; Woodstock. RICHARDS, JERRY, Produce Dealer ; Woodstock. RICHARDS, CORYDON, Musician ; Cass st., Woodstock. RICHARDS, ERASTUS, Deputy Circuit Clerk ; residence, Madison st., Woodstock. RICHARDS, T. J., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in 1802 at Plain- field, Mass. ; came to this county in 1839 ; owns 146 acres land. Married Lorinda P. Haven in 18o6, who was born in Norage, N. Y. ; has five children. RICHARDS, E. EMORY, Abstract Clerk and Clerk of Circuit Court; Wood- stock; born in Norfolk Co., Mass., February 12, 1838; came to this county June 12, 1852 ; was a member of the Fifteenth 111. Vol. Inf. ; was President of the Board of Trustees, of Woodstock, one term, also Alderman one term ; was elected, in 1876, Clerk of the Circuit Court for four years. Married Francis A. Wait July 19, 1864 ; she was born in McHenry Co. ; -no children. RIDER, THOMAS W., Farmer ; Woodstock. RIDER, E. D., Livery Stable Keeper ; residence Madison st., Woodstock. RILEY, MATTHEW, Cooper; Chemung st,, Woodstock. RILEY, JAMES, Cooper ; Chemung st., Woodstock. RINGLAND, W. D., Editor and Publisher Woodstock New Era; Woodstock; born in Amherst, Loraine Co., Ohio, June 19, 1839 ; came to McHenry Co. 1865 ; value of property $5,000 ; was a merchant at Algonquin seven years. Married Amanda Matthews, of Geaugo Co., Ohio, in October, 1866 ; has four children. 196 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. RING, D. T., Shoemaker ; residence Chemung St., Woodstock. ROBINSON, D. W., Money and Real Estate Broker; res. Jackson St., Woodstock. ROBINSON, WM. B., Laborer; Woodstock. ROGERSON, OLE, Carpenter and Joiner ; Woodstock. ROGERS, JOHN, Laborer; Woodstock. ROONEY, PATRICK, Laborer ; Chemung st., Richmond. ROONEY, JAMES, Laborer ; Chemung st., Richmond. ROONEY, MICHAEL, Laborer; Woodstock. ROSSLER, RICHARD, Tin Peddler ; Chemung st., Woodstock. ROSSALL, RICHARD, R. R. Employe ; E. Jackson st., Woodstock. ROWLEY, STEPHEN, Laborer; Woodstock. RUSSELL, GEO. W., Machine Agent ; Woodstock. RYAN, JOHN, Laborer; Chemung st., Woodstock. RYDER, T. J., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Woodstock P. 0. SALISBURY, I. T. & A. L., General Merchants; Woodstock. I. T. was born in Carthage, Jefferson Co., N. Y., March 5, 1830 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1860 ; married Susan E. Arnold June 16, 1852, who died in Woodstock January 22, 1873 ; she was bora in Norwich, Chenango Co., N. Y., November 15, 1830 ; no children. A. L. was born in Carthage, Jefferson Co., N. Y., October 15, 1826 ; came to McHenry Co. in fall of 1863 ; married Sophronia Crandall, May 9, 1847, who was born in Watertown, Jefferson Co., N. Y., in November, 1826 ; has four children, Emma S., George W., Mattie E. and Albert W. SALISBURY, GEO. W., Architect and Sketcher ; Madison st., Woodstock. SAUNDERS, J. D., Mason ; Woodstock. SANFORD, HUD., Laborer; Woodstock. SANFORD, W. H., Merchant Tailor ; Woodstock ; born in the city of New York July 23. 1827; came to McHenry Co. January 1, 1858; was Alderman in 1871 ; equipped Co. A, Fifteenth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf., purchasing materials and making the uniforms inside of two weeks. Married Mary Jackson, December 24, 1848, who was born in Somerstown, N. Y., September 7, 1825; has six children, five boys and one girl. SANFORD, STANLEY, Farmer; Woodstock. SANDO, WILLIAM, Renter of C. Duffield, Sec. 18; Woodstock P. 0. SAWYER, WM., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 27 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Grafton Co., N. H., 1805; came to this county in 1851 ; owns 277 acres of land. Married Savilla Hayes in 1838, who was born in Orange Co., Vt., 1806 ; had two children, one living, Helen Gorham, 35 years old. SCHRYVER, J. L., Farmer, Sec. 11; Woodstock P. 0. SCRANTON, L. W., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Woodstock P. 0. SCHRYVER, R. G., Boss Mechanic ; Clay st., Woodstock. SCHRYVER, CHARLES, Carpenter and Joiner; Huntley St., Woodstock. SCHRYVER', FREDERICK, Laborer; Huntley st., Woodstock. SCHRIVER, LEVI. Laborer, Huntley st., Woodstock. SCHWAMP, JACOB, Laborer; McHenry st., Woodstock. SCHENCK, JACOB, Laborer; Woodstock. SCOTT, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Scotland in 1816; came to this country in 1840; came to this county in 1853; owns 80 acres of land. Married Jennette Lindsey in 1854, who was born in Scotland and came to this country in 1838 ; had four children, three living. SCOTT, JOHN, Fanner, Sec. 18; Woodstock P. 0.; born in Scotland in 1810; came to this country in 1869. Married Agnes Muir, 1836, who was born in Scot- land, 1814 ; has eleven children, all living. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 197 SCOTT, ANDREW, Farmer ; Woodstock; born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, Janu- ary 1, 1822 ; came to United States in 1840 and to McHenry Co. in 1842. Mar- ried Sarah A. Spooner, March 26, 1844 ; she was born in State of Vermont ; had eight children five girls and three boys ; William. Henry and James died ; Alice, Anna, Mary, Mariah, Metella and John living. SELLERS, CHARLES, Farmer ; South st., Woodstock. SESSIONS, ALBERT, Farmer; South st., Woodstock. SEYMOUR, W. M., Agent of the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine ; residence and P. 0.. Woodstock ; born in Westchester Co., N. Y., March 29, 1844 ; came to McHenry Co. July 29, 1874. Married Mary E. Diggins, of Woodstock, 111., July 29, 1875. SHERWOOD, G. N., City Weigher ; Woodstock. SHEETS, A. B., Wagon Maker ; South st., Woodstock. SHORT, JOHN D., Assessor and City Weigher; resides Jackson st., Woodstock. SHEARER, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 16; Woodstock P. 0. SHERWOOD, GEORGE L., Proprietor of Waverly House; Woodstock; born in McDonough, Chenango Co., N. Y., May 1, 1836 ; came to McHenry Co. in the spring of 1853. Married Emily A. Wait, December 1, 1857, who was born in Crystal Lake, July 28, 1840 ; has one child, Helen, born September 28, 1858. SHERMAN, WILLIAM, Carpenter and Joiner ; Woodstock. SHERMAN, M., Jeweler ; Woodstock ; born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., April 25, 1840 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1844. Married Sarah Emma Vale, March 16, 1871 ; she was born in St. Thomas, county of Elgin, Canada, June 30, 1851 ; had two children, one girl and one boy; the daughter, Cynthia Ann, born October 13, 1872, died August 28, 1873 ; son living, Marvin V., born March 28,, 1875. SHORT, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Woodstock P. 0. SHOLTZ, JOHN, Farmer ; born in Germany in 1837 ; came to this county in 1862. Married Dora Seal in 1859, who was born in Germany in 1832 ; has seven children. SIMMONS, R. P., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Woodstock P. 0. SKINNER, W. H., Farmer; Fremont st., Woodbtock. SKINNER, ALFRED, School Teacher ; Woodstock. SLOCUM, IRA., Stock Dealer; resides Jackson st., Woodstock. SLY, A., Painter ; Woodstock. SMITH, FRANK L., Sal >on Keeper ; resides Clay st., Woodstock. SMITH, THOMAS, Laborer ; Fremont st., Woodstock. SMITH, EZRA B., Clerk ; Ridgefield. SMITH, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. 0. SMITH, B. N., Attorney at Law and Judge of County Court ; resides Throop St., Woodstock. SMITH, L. P., Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Ridgefield P. 0. SMITH, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. 0. SMITH, ASA W., Postmaster and Attorney at Law ; Woodstock. SMITH, JOSEPH, Farmer, Seu. 19 ; Woodstock P. 0. SNYDER, ADAM, Tailor, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. SNYDER, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Northumberland Co., Penn., in 1825 ; came to McHenry Co. May 14, 1850 ; owns 148 acres of land ; has been Road Commissioner nine years. Married S. Parks, January, 1853, who was born in Boston, Mass., 1835 ; has one child, Charles, eighteen years of age. SOLVERSON, THOMAS, Real Estate and Loan Broker ; Prairie st., Woodstock. 198 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. SONDERICKER, PETER, Tailor ; Calhoun st, Woodstock. SOUTHWORTH, G. S., Editor and Publisher Woodstock Sentinel, Woodstock ; born in Orange Co., Vt., January 26, 1835 ; came to McHenry Co., 1858 ; value of property, $6,000 ; was County Superintendent of Schools four years ; was Quartermaster of the Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. Married Sarah Z. Miller, of Al- gonquin, McHenry Co., October 31, 1860 ; has three children. SOUTHWORTH, JOHN M., Attorney at Law, Woodstock ; born at Brad- ford, Orange Co., Vt., May 21, 1839 ; came to Illinois February, 1857, and to McHenry Co. 1858 ; entered the Seventh Regfc. 111. Inf., the first regiment organi- zed in the State on April 19, 1861, and onthtvlSth of September, 1861, he entered the Eighth 111. Cav. as Lieutenant Co. H ; served upward of five years, leaving the army with the rank of Major; in fall of 1866, elected Sheriff of McHenry Co. ; in fall of 1868, elected Clerk of Circuit Court of said county ; in June, 1873, com- menced the practice of law at Woodstock ; August, 1873, was appointed by the Governor Commissioner of the Illinois State Penitentiary, which position he now holds. SPOONER, PERRY. Horse Dealer ; Woodstock. SPOONER, ISAAC, Drayman ; Calhoun st., Woodstock. STEVENS, G. B., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Woodstock P. 0. STARR, J. J. W., Farmer, Woodstock. STEDMAN, D. A., County Sheriff, Woodstock ; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., August 22, 1836; came to McHenry Co. November, 1854; has been Consta- ble two terms, 1858 and 1874; was elected County Sheriff November, 1876; busi- ness has been that of a carpenter ; was Superintendent in the construction of the Illinois Industrial University, Champaign, also Superintendent of University Shops, 1&72-3 ;* was member of Co. E, Ninety-fifth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. Married Emily M. Lawrence, July 22, 1857; she was born in Allegany Co., N. Y., Town of Cuba, August 24, 1838 ; no children. STONE, A. E., Blacksmith; Woodstock. STEWART, W. H., Farmer, Jackson st., Woodstock. STILL, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Woodstock P. 0. ST. CLAIR, J. C., Farmer, Sec. 15; Woodstock P. 0. STONE, E. E., Druggist ; Residence South st., Woodstock. STONE, G. F., Druggist; Residence South st., Woodstock. STONE, HENRY, Shoemaker ; Woodstock. STONER, W. H., Boarding House Keeper ; Woodstock P. 0. STONER, EZRA, Works father's farm, Sec. 17 ; Woodstock P. 0. TAYLOR, ALPHEUS, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Woodstock P. 0. THOMAS, C. G., Merchant, Woodstock. THOMPSON, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Woodstock P. 0. THOMAS, EDWIN E., General Merchant, Woodstock; born in Middleburg, N. Y., December 19, 1823 ; came to McHenry Co. 1837 ; has been County Sher- iff two terms, 1859-'60 and 1864-'65 ; also School Director and member of Board of Education ; twenty years in different points in the county. Married Naomi R. Patterson, January 1, 1845 ; she was born in Bethany, N. Y., July 13, 1827 ; had four children, three boys and one girl ; one son died May 19, 1876 ; those living, Charles G., born October 18, 1845 ; Earl D., born January 3, 1847, and Cora E., born July, 1851. THOMPSON, WILBER, Works father's farm, Sec, 4; Woodstock P. 0. THOMPSON, 0. G., Retired; Woodstock. TOLES, JOB, Miller ; Woodstock. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 199 TERWILLIGER, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Woodstock P. 0. TERWILLIGER, B. H., Farmer, Sec. 12; Woodstock P. 0. TODD, R. K., Principal of Todd's Seminary for boys, Woodstock ; born in Row- ley, Mass., October 14, 1815; came to McHcnry Co. July, 1847; graduated at Princeton College, New Jersey, 1842, and in Theological Seminary of same, 1847; was Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Woodstock for eighteen years, and for four years Superintendent of Schools of McHenry Co. Married Martha C. Clover, June 23, 1 847 ; she was born in New York City ; had three sons, one living, Henry A., now Professor of Modern Languages in Princeton College, New Jersey. TONY, JOHN, Wagon Maker ; Woodstock. TOWER, JAMES, Blacksmith; Washington at., Woodstock. TOFT, R. E., Carpenter and Joiner ; Woodstock. TRIPP, DANIEL, Harness Maker ; residence Hay ward st., Woodstock. TRUAX, DAYTON, Lives with S. 0. Gregory, Sec. 22 ; Woodstock P. 0. VANCUREN, J. H., Law Student; residence, Madison st., Woodstock. VANCUREN, SABINE, Constable; Madison st., Woodstock. W^AIT, H. M., Engineer and Gunsmith ; Woodstock ; born in Genesee Co., N. Y., town of Darien, September 11, 1810 ; came to Illinois in 1836, and to McHenry Co. in 1840 ; has been Sheriff two terms, from 1842 to 1846, and County Commis- sioner two years. Married Narina King January 8, 1833, in Alexander, Genesee Co., N. Y. ; she was born in same place, June, 1811 ; has two daughters Emma A., wife of G. L. Sherwood, and Francis A., wife of E. E. Richards. Mr. Wait built the county building about 1844, known as the " Rat Hole," still standing ; he also built and kept hotel at Crystal Lake in 1846, now known as the "Crystal Lake House." WALKUP, WM. P., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Ridgefield P. 0. ; born in Frankfort, Va. ; came to this county in 1835; owns 210 acres of land. Married Eliza L. White in 1848, who was born in Bond Co., 111., in 1823 ; had three children; one living Lowell A., twenty-six years of age. WATSON, H. L., Drayman ; Calhoun St., Woodstock. WATERMAN, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 19; Woodstock P. 0. WATERMAN, N. K., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Woodstock P. 0. WEBBER, PETER, Chair Maker; Woodstock. WEINKE, CHARLES, Mason, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. WEIR, HIRAM, Shoemaker ; Woodstock. WHEAT, JOHN S., Druggist; Woodstock; born in Grafton, Grafton Co., N. H., March 9, 1822 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1852, and was engaged eighteen years in the construction of the C. & N. W. Ry. , and as Road Master of same ; was President of Board of Trustees, and afterward first Mayor of Woodstock, under township organizations, in 1873; also member of Board of Education four years. Married Amanda M. Church January 3, 1865 ; she was born in Wellington, Lorain Co., 0., August 17, 1837; has three children; John K. born Augusts. 1856; Mabel H. born October 18, 1861, and Allie M. born January 15, 1870. WHEELER, BAINBRIDGE, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Woodstock P. 0. WHEELER, ADOLPHUS, Farmer, Sec. 23; Ridgefield P. 0.; born in Cortland Co., N. Y. ; came to this county in 1843 ; owns 80 acres of land. Mar- ried Miss S. Robinson June 10, 1865,who was born in Indiana in 1848 ; has four chil- dren ; Merick nine years, Cora seven years, Henry five years and Mary three years. WHITETHORNE, THOMAS, Laborer; Woodstock. WHITSON, OSCAR, Hardware Dealer ; Woodstock. 200 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. WHITSON, EDWIN, Hardware Dealer; Woodstock. WHITSON, THOMAS, Dealer in Hardware and Stoves; Woodstock; born in Queens Co.. N. Y., May 15, 1811 ; came to Waukegan in fall of 1848, engaged in business there until 1854, when he moved to Woodstock and bought out the firm of Moore & Van Dyke (grocers aad hardware dealers). He sold out in 1856, and ever since has carried on the tin and hardware business. Married Hannah P. Bouttell February 2, 1833; she was born in Boston, Mass., July, 1815. WHITETHORNE, PETER, Laborer ; Woodstock. WHITNEY, P., Clerk of the County Court; Woodstock; born in Fort Ann, Washington Co., N. Y., June 13, 1830 ; came to Richmond, McHenry Co., in 1849 ; owns 232 acres of land. Married Harriet A. Fenner, November 29, 1857 ; she was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., in 1834; had six children; three living Mary, Hamlin and Sarah ; three dead. WILEY, W. H., Engineer, works for J. Toles ; residence, Fremont st., Woodstock. WILSON, SILUS, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Woodstock P. 0. WILSON, HENRY, Farmer ; Woodstock. WRIGHT, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. 0. WRIGHT, B. F., Expressman; Woodstock. WOODARD, L. M., Carpenter and Joiner, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. 0. WOODARD, 0. P., Carpenter and Joiner ; Woodstock. YOUNG, HENRY. Marble Dealer ; residence, Main St., Woodstock. YOUNG, JOHN, Blacksmith; Woodstock. YOUNG, GEO. W., Carpenter and Joiner ; Huntley st., Woodstock. YOUNG, L. J., Clerk; Madison st., Woodstock. YULE, J. G., Laborer; Woodstock. ZEIRKE, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. ZIMMERMANN. JACOB, Brewer; Woodstock. ZIMPLEMAN, JOHN, Clerk for Hoy & Son; resides Madison st., Woodstock. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 201 WOODSTOCK BUSINESS DIRECTORY. E. BALDWIN, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, NORTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. BUNKER & BROS., GENERAL MERCHANTS, SOUTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. J. H. BAGLEY, Lumber, Lath and Shingles, CLAY ST., OPPOSITE DEPOT. L. H. S. BARROWS, Foundry and Machine Shop, CLAY AND CHURCH STS. FARMERS' BANK OF MURPHY & BISHOP, NORTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. E. E. RICHARDS, ABSTRACT OFFICE COURT HOTJSF;. FRED. RENICH, Manufacturer of Cigars, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, EAST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. W. H. SANFORD, MERCHANTTAILOR, EAST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE, E. R. BIRD, Harness, Saddles and Collars, I. T. & A. L. SALISBURY, GENERAL MERCHANTS, SOUTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE E. W. BLOSSOM, EAST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. M. SHERMAN, CTZEWIE LZEIR,, NORTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. R. BISHOP, ATTORNEY AT LAW, NORTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. J. M. SOUTHWORTH, ATTORNEY AT LAW, EAST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. ALOIS DREYER, LAUN DRY W. M. SEYMOUR, ^A.a-EITT TOEELEU ' SEICHINE5 202 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. WOODSTOCK BUSINESS DIRECTORY. DWICHT & FORREST, BOOTS AND SHOES, Established 1865. NORTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. NEILL DONNELLY, GENERAL MERCHANT, WEST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. R. C. JEFFERSON, Real Estate and Loan Office, MASONIC BLOCK. M. L. JOSLYN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, NORTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. EDWIN E. THOMAS, GENERAL MERCHANT, SOUTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. ALVIN JUDD, FLOUR AND FEED DEALER WASHINGTON ST. "WOODSTOCK SENTINEL," G. S. SOUTHWORTH, EDITOR AND PROP'R, NORTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. JAMES NISH, GENERAL MERCHANT, GARY STATION. JOHN S. WHEAT, ZDIR/TJO-OIST, SOUTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. H. M. WAIT, GKCJ 1ST S UVC I T HI, CLAY AND HUTCHINS STS. T. WHITSON & SONS, STOVES AND mm EAST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. WAVERLY HOUSE, G. L. SHERWOOD, - - Prop'r, CLAY STREET. 'WOODSTOCK NEW ERA," W. D. RINGLAND, EDITOR AND PROP'R. DACY'S BLOCK. T. F. COONEY, Q-DR/OOIEIR/XIES, NORTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 203 WOODSTOCK BUSINESS DIRECTORY. AMERICAN EXPRESS CO., J. H. DURFEE, Agent, Cass st. ARNOLD & HARMON, Brewers. AUSTIN & SON, Hardware Dealers, Cass st. AUSTIN, J. A., Livery Stable, Jefferson st. AUSTIN, W. B., Dealer in Machinery, Main st. ANDERSON, N. C., Painter, Van Buren st. ASMUS & HOYT, Restaurant, Van Buren st. BACHMAN & ABBOTT, Meat Market, Clay st. BARTLETT, F. H., Meat Market, Main st. BELCHER, A. C., Dentist, Van Buren st. BENNETT, EDWIN, Physician and Surgeon, Clay st. ' BEACH & JONES, Livery Stable, Main st. BLAKESLEE & BUNKER, General Merchants, Clay st. BRINK, SIMON, Carpenter and Joiner. BROPHY, C. A., Agent for McCormick's Reapers, Cass and Clay st. BUCK, W. H., Homoeopathic Physician, Clay st. CASKEY, A., Saloon and Billiard Hall, Cass st. CHOATE, J. C., General Merchant, Van Buren st. CHURCH, JAS. B., Justice of the Peace, Court House. CHURCH M., MRS., Milliner and Dressmaker, Clay st. COLTON & CURTIS, Daguerrean Gallery, Main st. CHOLLAR, A. L., Bowling Alley, Clay st. COONEY, THOMAS, Grocer, Cass st. COWLIN, A. B., Grocer, Main st. DACY, T. J., Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Washington and Clay sts. DEIZEL, RUDOLPH, Furniture Dealer, Cass st. DICKINSON, CHARLES, Boot and Shoe Dealer, Clay st. DICKINSON, A., Bowling Alley, Clay st. DONNELLY, JOHN, Saloon, Court House st. ECKLER, DAVID, Painter. ECKERT & RICHARDS, Warehousemen and Shippers, Clay st. 204 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Neill Donnelly, President ; J. J. Murphy, Cashier ; cor. E. Jackson st. PURER & SLOCUM, Stock Buyers. GILES, ALLEN, Grocer, Main st. GILMORE & COON, Attorneys at Law, Main st. GRAVES, H. A., Barber, Clay st. GREEN, D. C., Physician and Surgeon, Van Buren st. HOY, M. D. & SON, General Merchants, Cass st. KASSON, G. T., Nursery, Jackson st. KENDALL, C. N., Dentist, Clay st. LUNNEY, JAMES, Saloon, Van Buren st. MARCUS, F., Saloon, Clay st. MILLER, F. E., News Dealer, Cass st. MILLS, MBS., Dressmaker, Clay and Cass sts. MURPHY, E. A. & CO., General Merchants, Clay st. MURPHY & HOY, Druggists, Cass and Clay sts. MORRIS, W. P., Books and Stationery, Clay st. MEDLAR, J. S., Daguerrean Gallery, Cass st. McMANUS, JOHN, Tailor, Cass st. McNETT & LOSEE. Boot and Shoe Dealers, Clay st. MALZER, A., Meat Market, Clay st. MURPHY, P. W., Dentist, North Side Public Square. MUDD, W. A., Physician and Surgeon, Cass st. NORTON & SON, Lumber Dealers, Clay st. NORTHROP, JAMES, Physician and Surgeon, Jackson and Jefferson sts. PARRISH, JOHN A., Attorney at Law, Masonic Hall, Clay st. PRATT, GEORGE, Blacksmith, Church st. QUIGLEY, MRS., Dressmaker, Cass st. REED, A., Boot and Shoe Dealer, Clay st. RETTERER, CHARLES, Blacksmith, Jackson st. RICHMOND HOUSE, E. H. Richmond, Proprietor, Clay st. RIDER, E. D., Livery Stable, Calhoun st. RING, D. T., Shoemaker. REED, A., MRS., Millinery and Dressmaker, Clay st. SHORT, JOHN D., Weigher City Scales. SHERWOOD, G. N., City Scales, Chemung st. SMITH, B. N., Attorney at Law and County Judge. Cass st. SMITH, FRANK L. Restaurant, Clay st. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY STONE & SON, Druggist, Clay st. STONE, A. E., Blacksmith, Cass st. TOLES, JOB, Grist Mill, Van Buren and Dean sts, TONY, JOHN, Wagon Manufacturer, Van Buren st. TRIPP, DANIEL, Harness Maker, Clay st. YOUNG, HENRY, Dealer in Marble, Main st. YOUNG, JOHN, Blacksmith, Main st. DAVIS, A. F., General Merchant. HARTMAN, J. G., Wagon Maker. HARTMAN, ISAAC, General Merchant. 206 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. DUNHAM TOWNSHIP. ALLEN, W\ L., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Harvard P. O. ; was born in Dunham Town- ship, in 1846 ; owns 80 acres of land. Married Ines Smith, in 1868 ; she was horn in Chemung Township, this county ; had two children, girls. His mother, Mrs. Cyrus Allen, resides on Sec. 35; owns 180 acres of land; had eight children, six boys and two girls; one son, Morris H. Allen, served in the Fifteenth Regt. 111., Vol. Inf., was wounded in the battle of Shiloh. Mrs. Allen was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., in 1812 ; married in 1836. Mr. Allen died in 1870. ALDERMAN, A. J., Farmer and Constable, Sec. 9 ; Chemung P. 0. AUSTIN, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harvard P. 0. ALEXANDER, E., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Harvard P. 0. BARRETT, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P. 0. BARRETT. JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P. 0. BACKUS, LYMAN, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Harvard P. 0. BENNETT, A. H., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Capron P. 0. BARRY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Harvard P. 0. BECK, R. J., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Chemung P. O. BARROWS, DEXTER, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Hetford, Orange Co., Vt., November 4, 1814 ; came to this town in 1840 ; owns 320 acres of land ; was Supervisor eight years ; during and after the war was a member of the body called County Commissioners, before each town did business for itself. Married Olive E. Simpson, September 22, 1840 ; she was born in Greenland, Rock- ingham Co., N. H., May 1, 1822 ; had eight children, seven boys and one girl ; two sons, G. M. D. and Darwin A. Barrows, served in the Union army ; G. M, D. Bar- rows died while connected with the Red River expedition. BARROWS, A. J., Farmer, Sec.2 ; Harvard P. 0. BARROWS, DARVIN, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Chemung P. 0. BENNEWIES, C., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Harvard P. 0. BEEBE, C. A., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Chemung P. 0. BILLINGS, W. G., Lives in Chemung Village, Dunham Township; born in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., June 14, 1822 ; came to this county in the fall of 1845 ; owns 120 acres of land ; value of property, $2,500 ; is United States Dept. Revenue Collector ; been Deputy Sheriff, Constable, Justice of the Peace, Town Treasurer, etc. ; was First Lieut, in One Hundred and Forty-Second Regt., afterward Captain in One Hundred and Fifty Third Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. Mar- DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 207 ried Fanny R. Everest, November 2, 1842 ; she was born in Pierpoint, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y. ; had seven children, three boys and four girls ; only three children now living. BRAINARD, A., Farmer, Sec. 1, Harvard P. 0. BREEN, PETER, Laborer, Sec. 15 ; Harvard P. 0. BRICKLEY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. O. BRICKLEY, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Harvard P. 0. BRICKLEY, JOHN C., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Harvard P. 0. BRICKLEY, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Harvard P. 0. BRICKLEY, J. L., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Harvard P. 0. BOSWORTH, F. H., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Chemung P. 0. BRICKLEY, M., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Harvard P. 0. BRUCE, DONALD, Lives on farm of W. Heath, Sec. 19 ; Chemung P. 0. BUTTS, SILAS, Lives with Mrs. Carmack, Sec. 12 ; Harvard P. 0. BO WEN, W. M., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Chemung P. 0. BUTTS, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P. 0. BUTTS, HENRY, Laborer, Sec. 1 ; Harvard P. 0. CARMACK, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Harvard P. 0. CARPENTER, LORR1N, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Harvard P. 0. CARPENTER, ELI, Lives with his father, Sec. 3 ; Harvard P. 0. CARROLL, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Capron P. O. CONCANNON, L., Tenant on D. Wilbur's farm, Sec. 14 ; Harvard P. 0. CAVANAGH, J.. Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Chemung P. 0. CAVENACK, ABRAM, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Crawford Co., Pa.; moved to Michigan in 1831, to Indiana in 1833 and came to this town in 1840 ; owns 558 acres of land, two miles from Harvard ; has been Justice of the Peace, Collector, School and Road Commissioner, etc. Married Caroline Niemerth, in 1866, who was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1837 ; had three children, one boy and two girls. CHAPIN, H. B., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Harvard P. 0. CHASE, ALVA, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Harvard P. 0. CHASE, S. L., Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Williamsburg, Canada, in 1831 ; came to this town October 28, 1843 ; owns 230 acres of land. Married Hannah D. Thomas in 1855 ; she was born in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., in 1831 ; had two children, one boy and one girl. CARMACK, ABRAM, Farmer, Sec. 11; Harvard P.O.; born in Hudson, Columbia Co., N. Y., in 1806 ; came to this town in 1846; owns 320 acres of land. Married Laura Decker, October 1, 1828; she was born in Columbia Co., N. Y. ; had eight children, four boys and three girls ; lost one girl. COLLINS. JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29; Harvard P. 0. COLLINS, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Harvard P. 0. COLLINS, M., MRS., Widow of C. Collins, Sec. 28 ; Harvard P. O. COLLINS, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Harvard P. 0. 208 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. COLLINS, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Harvard P. 0. COLLINS, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Formana Co.. Ireland, June 6, 1816 ; lived five years in Scotland, previous to coming to America in the spring of 1846 ; came to this town in 1869 ; owns 160 acres of land. Mar- ried Catherine Kennedy in 1835 ; she was born in the same town where Mr. Collins was ; had nine children, six boys and three girls ; only three boys living. COOK, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Harvard P. 0. CRAIG, ROBERT, Laborer, Sec. 5 ; Chemung P. 0. CROSS, WILLIS, Laborer, Sec. 15; Harvard P. 0. CUNNINGHAM, F., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harvard P. 0. CLEARY, MORRIS, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. DEGRAW, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Chemung P. 0. DODGE, E., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Harvard P. 0. DE GROAT, PAT., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Porton, Lower Canada, in 1809; came to Indiana in 1837; lived there one year, then came to this town; owns 120 acres of land. Married Lucy Smith in November, 1834, who was born in Vermont, but resided, at the time of her marriage, at Brosier, N. Y. ; she died in 1852 ; had seven children, three boys and four girls ; only one son and two daughters now living. John De Groat, his son, was killed at the battle of Vicksburg. GE GROAT, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P. 0. DIXON, PETER, MRS., Widow of Peter, Sec. 23 ; Harvard P. 0. DENNING, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec: 26; Harvard P. 0. DIGGINS, O. C.. Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Franklin Co., N. Y., May 20, 1823 ; came to this town in March, 1837 ; owns 411 acres of land; is Su- pervisor at present, and has been seven years. Married Jcannette Stewart in Decem- ber, 1846 ; she was born in Edinburgh, Scotland ; had seven children, four boys and three girls ; his father, John Diggins, was the first settler in Dunham Tp. 0. C. Diggins and brother built the first log cabin in the vicinity. DIGGINS, FRANKLIN, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Weathers- field, Windsor Co., Vt. ; came to this county in the fall of 1835, and to this town in 1841 ; owns 130 acres of land one and one-half miles from Harvard. Had two wives ; the first, Lucinda Owns, of Franklin Co., Vt. ; married his second wife, Ellen Blodget, in 1850 ; she was of Alden Tp., in this county ; had six children, three by the first and three by the second wife. DIXON, EDWIN, Lives with his mother, Sec. 23 ; Harvard P. O. DONOVAN, M., Farmer, Sec. 32; Harvard P. 0. DAY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 5; Chemung P. O. DONOVAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harvard P. O. DONOVAN, JERRY, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Harvard P. 0. DOWNS, D., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Harvard P. 0. DOWNS, R., Farmer, Sec. 16; Harvard P. 0. DENO, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Harvard P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 209 DOWNS, D. W., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Malone, Franklin Co., N. Y., 1829 ; came to this town in 1842 ; owns 100 acres of land one mile from Harvard. Married Livonia Butterfield, February, 1856, who was born in Rush- ford, Allegany Co., N. Y. ; had four children two boys and two girls ; lost one girl, oldest; children Ella A., born December 9, 1856 ; Clarence M., born August 3, 1858 ; Lydia M., born August 14, I860 ; Harry A., born November 26, 1866. DOWNS, DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Columbia Co., N. Y., 1806; came to this town in 1846; owns 320 acres of land. Married Laura Decker, October 1, 1828; she was born in same town; had eight children four boys and four girls ; lost one girl. ESMOND, ISAAC, Laborer, Sec. 19 ; Chemung P. 0. ESMOND, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Capron P. 0. FILLMORE, H. G., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Harvard P. 0. FINNEY, A. I., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Harvard P. 0. FINNEY, THOMAS, JR., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Harvard P. 0. FINNEY, THOMAS, Mr?., Sec. 1 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Washington Co., Mo., in 1813. Married Mr. Thomas Finney, 1832, who was born in Allegheny Co., Penn., in 1806 ; he was one of the first settlers of Dunham Township ; came to this town in April, 1840 ; the estate consists of 238 acres of land one mile from Harvard ; they had seven children two boys and five girls ; only one son and two daughters living ; Mr. Finney built the first frame house on Cold Spring Prairie. FITZER, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Chemung P. 0. FITZER, P., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Chemung village and P. 0. ; born in New Jersey in 1824 ; came to this town in 1866 ; owns 102 acres of land and is Justice of the Peace at present. Married Isabella Slocum in 1858 ; she was born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., in 1840 ; had four children two boys and two girls. FOX, DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Capron P. 0. PLANNER, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Capron P. 0. FURLONG, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Harvard P. 0. GALVIN, JOHN, Farmer. Sec. 26 ; Harvard P. 0. GAY, JOHN, MRS., widow of John, Sec. 23 ; Harvard P. 0. GOODSELL, JOSIAH C., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Mount Pleasant, Wayne Co., Pa., April, 1829 ; came to this county in March, 1842 ; owns 142 acres of land. Married Medora Slawson, December 22, 1860; she was born in Salem, Chautauqua Co., N. Y. GRADY, JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P. 0. GRADY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P. 0. GROSKINSKY, P. J., Farmer, Sec. 12; Harvard P. O. GROSKINSKY, J., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P. O. GARDNER, W. P., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Harvard P. 0. GUTH, FRANCIS, lives on farm of R. Welch, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P. 0. HALLISSAY, JERRY, MRS., Widow, Sec. 21 ; Harvard P. 0. 210 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. HAWLEY, JERRY, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Harvard P. 0. HARD, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Marengo P. 0. HEFRON, D., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P. 0. HEATH, E. E., Telegraph Operator, Sec. 19 ; Chemung P. 0. HIGGINS, S., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Harvard P. 0. HYNDMAN, ALEX., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Chemung P. 0. HOLLIDAY, THOMAS, tenant of J. F. Moore, Sec. 8 ; Harvard P. 0. HUBBELL, E. C., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Harvard P. 0. HUBBELL, F. L., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Harvard P. 0. HUBBELL, M. A., Farmer, Sec. 23; Harvard P. 0. HUBBELL, B ARSLE Y, Farmer, Section 23 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Meigs Co., Ohio, February 3, 1806 ; came to this county in 1853 ; owns 120 acres of land. Married Eliza Bellows, October 9, 1828, who was born in Washington Co., Ohio, 1805 ; had nine children, six boys and three girls ; two boys, Marcus A. and Alonzo D., served three years each in the Union Army, without returning once during the time ; Marcus A. was a member of the Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf., and Alonzo D. of the Twenty-seventh Iowa Regt. Mr. Hubbcll's boys are all farmers and his girls are all real estate owners. JACKMAN, P. P., Farmer, Sec. 3; Harvard P.O.; born in Franklin Co., N. Y. ; came to this town with his parents in 1838 ; owns 191 acres of land, one mile from Harvard, Married Miss R. A. Jones, who was born in Dunham Township ; has two .girls. F. P. Jackman is son of Jonathan Jackman, one of the pioneers of Dunham. JEROME. J. M., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Franklin Co., Vt., January, 1807 ; Mr. Jerome was one of the first four who came to this town ; he came in July, 1836, made his claim, and brought his family the next year; owns 280 acres of land, one-half mile from Harvard. Married Clarinda Clark, December 27, 1830, who was born in Fairfax, Franklin Co., Vt., 1811 ; had two children, one boy and one girl ; girl died when small. KAPLINGER, F., Tenant of Wm. Thompson, Sec. 10 ; Harvard P. 0. KUSICK, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Harvard P. 0. KING, HIRAM, Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard P. 0. LASHBROOK, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Harvard P. 0. LASHBROOK, MOSES, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Harvard P. 0. LANNING, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 35; Harvard P. 0. LASHBROOK, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Harvard P. 0. LEE, DAVID, Tenant of W. Heath, Sec. 19; Chemung P. 0. LAMPSON, W. C., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Harvard P. 0. LEVITT, DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Harvard P. 0. LIMKIE, F., Tenant of W. C. Lampson, Sec. 10 ; Harvard P. O. LILLIBRIDGE, L. M., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Harvard P. 0. LILLIBRIDGE, O. P., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Wayne Co., Pa., June 3, 1816 ; came to this county in 1837, and settled in Marengo ; lived DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 211 there until 1846, and then came to this town ; owns 91 acres of land, one and one- half miles from Harvard. Married Mahala Smith in 1844, who was born in Charles- town, Saratogo Co., N. Y. ; had three children, one boy and two girls ; both girls are dead. MAHER, D., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Harvard P. 0. MAXWELL, J., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Harvard P. 0. McBIRNEY, S., Tenant of Wm. Wallace, Sec. 5 ; Chemung P. 0. McCOMB, A., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Harvard P. 0. McCOMB, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Harvard P. 0. McCOMB, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Harvard P. 0. MCQUILLAN, H., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Chemung P. 0. McQUILLAN, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 18, Chemung P. 0. MILLERICK, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. MUNGER, MILO, Cheese Mfr., Sec. 36 ; Harvard P. 0. MOORE, JONATHAN P.,, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Harvard P. 0.; born in Thet- ford, Orange Co.., Vt., 1808 ; came to Kane Co. in 1837, lived there two years, and then came to this town in the spring of 1840; owns 387 acres of land. Mar- ried Mariah Barrows in 1834, who was born in Thetford, Orange Co., Vt., also, in 1811. MOORE, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Harvard P. O. NIHEN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P. 0. NEWMAN, F., Brick Maker, Sec. 1 ; Harvard P. 0. NICHOLS, S., Farmer, Sec. 6; Chemung P. 0. O'BRIEN, J. G., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Harvard P. 0. O'BRIEN, J. C., Farmer, See. 32 ; Harvard P. 0. O'LEARY, CORNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P. 0. O'CONNOR, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Harvard P. 0. PEAVY, CHAS. H., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Harvard P. 0. PENNINGTON, WILLIAM, .Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Chemung P. 0. ; born in County of Armagh, Ireland, 1824 ; came to America 1848, and to this town 1856; owns 300 acres land. Married present wife, Margaret Beck, 1869 ; she had four children. Mr. P. had two boys by first wife. PHELPS, B. W., Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Harvard P. 0. PHELPS, BENJAMIN, Farmer and Stone Mason ; Sec. 12 ; Harvard P. 0. POWERS, MAURICE, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. PALMER, W. N., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Harvard P. 0. REID, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 18; Chemung P. 0. RANDALL, M. E., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Harvard P. 0. ROSENCRANS, WILLETE, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Harvard P. 0. ROACH, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Harvard P. 0. RUSSELL, P. L.. Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Harvard P. O. RYAN, R., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Chemung P. 0. SEARS, H. J., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Harvard P. 0. 212 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. SEARS, HIRAM, Lives with father, Sec. 33; Harvard P. 0. SHUTE, JOACHIM, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Harvard P. 0. SHIELDS, D. MRS., Widow, Sec. 11 ; Harvard P. 0. SINTON, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Chemung P. 0. SINTON, DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Chemung P. 0. SINNAMON. WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Chemung P. O. SINDERSON, J. J., Miller, Sec. 5 ; Chemung P. 0. SNOWDEN, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Harvard P. 0. SNOWDEN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Armagh Co., Ireland, August, 1817; came to America 1839, and to this town the same year, living on the same land he first bought. Married Orphia M. Allen, 1845 ; she was born in Bradford Co., Pa.; had three children, two boys and one girl. STEVENSON, J. W., Farmer, Sec. 19; Chemung P. 0. STEVENSON, AUCHROM, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Chemung P. O. ; born in the County of Armagh, Ireland, August, 1812; came to America 1840, and settled in Livingston Co., N. Y. ; lived there four years ; came to this town 1844 ; owns 200 acres land. Married Jane Littiinore, September, 1838 ; she was born in the same county where Mr. Stevenson lived ; had four boys ; one son, 'James Ste- venson, served three years in Union Army in Co. E, Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. ; was wounded in the battle of Vicksburg; names of others, Thomas J., David and Hugh B. SWEENEY, MICHAEL F. } Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Harvard P. O. STERNS, 0. T., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Capron P. 0. SULLIVAN, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P. 0. SULLIVAN, T., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P. 0. TWELVES, M., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Capron P. O. WAITE, J. C., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Harvard P. 0. WALLACE, ANN, MRS., Widow of James, Sec. 5 ; Chemung P. 0. WALKER, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Capron P. 0. ; born in Armagh Co., Ireland, 1832; came to America 1849, and to this town in same year; owns 180 acres land. Married Sarah Jane McQuillian, January 7, 1864; she was born in Dunham Township, March 25, 1844 ; had four children : Elizabeth Jane, born June 7, 1866; Sarah, born August 20, 1871 ; Mary,November 22, 1872, and George Irwin, December 26, 1875. WALKER, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 18; Chemung P. 0. ; born in County of Armagh, Ireland, 1841 ; came to America 1849, and to this town the same year ; lives on the same place he first settled on; owns 120 acres land. Married Jane McNalley, 1867, who was born in Chicago, 1852 ; had one girl. WELLS, JONATHAN, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Harvard P. O. WELLS, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Harvard, P. 0. WELLS, JOHN, MRS., Widow, Sec. 26 ; Harvard P. 0. WELLS, F. C., Lives with mother, Sec. 26 ; Harvard P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 213 WHIPPLE, VIRGIL H., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Franklin Co., Mass., town of New Salem, March 27, 1810 ; came to the town of Dunham, 1844; owns 160 acres of land two and a half miles from Harvard. Married Jane Durant March 14, 1848 ; she was born in Dearborn Co., Ind. ; had nine children four boys and five girls ; lost two boys and one girl. WHITMOS, C., Farmer, Sec. 13; Harvard P. 0. WHITE, NATHANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 36; Marengo P. 0.; born in Ireland, 1826 ; lived in New York twenty-five years ; came to this town in 1855 ; came to America when five years old ; owns 160 acres of land. Married Phoebe E. Face, 1859 ; had three children, two boys and one girl. WILSON, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Harvard P. 0. WARD, DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 4; Chemung P. 0. WILBUR, D., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Harvard P. 0. WOOD, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Chemung P. 0. WOOD, J. A., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Chemung P. 0.; born in Kent' Co., C. W., 1818 ; came to Porter Co., Ind., in 1836 ; lived there three years ; came to this county in 1846 ; owns 200 acres of land two miles from Chemung depot ; been Supervisor, Road Commissioner, etc. Married Sarah Thompson in 1840, who was born in Brockville, C. W. ; had five children four boys and one girl ; one son, Israel Wood, served in the Union Army, in Co. E, Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. WORTHINGTON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Tyrone Co., Ireland, 1820 ; came to America in 1848, and settled in Chester Co., Pa. ; lived lived there two years ; lived in England ten years previous to coming to America ; owns 480 acres of land Married Ellen Gourly 1847 ; she was born in the County of Down, Ireland ; had ten children, three boys and seven girls. YOUNG, G. S., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., 1836 ; came to Wisconsin when eight years old ; came to this town in the spring of 1867 ; owns 150 acres of land. Married Abba Bartlett in 1864 ; she was born in New York City ; had three children all boys. 214 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. CHEMUNG BUSINESS DIRECTORY. BECK, R. J., Stone Mason. CHASE, WARREN, Physician. HUTCHINSON, E. E., MRS., Millinery. HOLDEN, 0., Blacksmith. MASON, J. N. Cheese Manufacturer. MAXON BROS., General Merchandise. MILLER, JOHN, Tailor. PUFFER, S. L., Druggist and General Merchandise. ROSE, WM., Blacksmith. SITZER, DANIEL S., Hardware Dealer. SIMMONS, B. W., Shoemaker. SINDERSON, JOSEPH, Grist Mill. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 215 GRAFTON TOWNSHIP. ANDRUS, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Huntley P. 0. ANDRUS, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Huntley P. 0. BABCOCK, I., Cabinet Maker ; Huntley. BALLARD, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Huntley P. 0. BALLARD, URSULA, Widow ; Huntley. BERG, MARTIN, Saloon Keeper ; Huntley. BLACKMAN, WILLTAM, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Huntley P. 0. BLANCHARD, A., Retired Farmer; Huntley. BLIDE, DANIEL, Renter of T. Huntley's, Sec. 28 ; Huntley P. 0. ROWERS, SEYMOUR, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Huntley P. 0. BRENAN," JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Huntley P. 0. BROWN, H. B., Butcher ; Huntley. BURNS, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Huntley P. 0. BURTON, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. BUTLER, 0. F., Stock Buyer ; Huntley. CAVENY. THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Huntley P. 0. CHAPMAN, D., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Huntley P. 0. CASERMAN, SAMUEL. Farmer, n. w. Sec. 27 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. ; born in Switzerland in 1826; came to America in 1855; lived one year in New Jersey, then moved to Kane Co. ; came to this county in 1874 ; owns 80 acres of land, value $60 per acre. Married Margaret Wapp in 1863 ; she was born in Switzer- land ; had three children two boys and one girl. Republican ; Calvinist. CLARK, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. CLARK, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Huntley P. 0. COMINS, STEWART, Proprietor Huntley House ; Huntley ; born in Truxton. Cortland Co., N. Y.. in 1822 ; came to Rutland, Kane Co., 1838 ; lived there three years, then came to this county ; owns 531 acres of land, value $45 per acre. Married Matilda Daniels in 1855. who was born in Hammond, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., in 1832 ; has three children two boys and one girl ; Nina, Warren and Orville. Independent; Spiritualist. CONLEY, OWEN, JR., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Huntley P. 0. CONLEY, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Huntley P. 0. COKELY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. CONNOVER, J. S., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Huntley P. 0. CONLEY. THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Huntley P. 0. 216 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. CONLEY, OWEN, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Huntley P. 0. CORLISS, D., Retired Merchant ; Huntley. COSTIGAN, M., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Huntley P. 0. COSTIGAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Huntley P. 0. COYNE, M., JR., Carpenter and Joiner ; Huntley. COYNE, ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Huntley P. 0. COYNE, HUGH, Farmer. Sec. 4 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. CROWLEY, W. S., Laborer ; Huntley. CRIMAN, FRED'K, Laborer ; Huntley. CUMMINGS, WILLIARD ; Huntley ; born in Truxton, Cortland Co., N. Y., in 1836 ; came to Kane Co. in 1838 ; lived there three years, then came to this county in 1841 ; owns 300 acres of land, value $50 per acre; served three years and eight months in the Recruiting Service. Married (first wife) Mary E. Hal- bert in 1866 ; had one child, Mary E. (dead). Married (second wife) Clara A. Toney in 1870 ; she had three children Edward E., Alice L. and John J. Toney. DAIN, F. 0., Shoemaker ; Huntley. DALBY, JOSEPH, Money Lender ; Huutley. DAVIS, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Huntley P. 0. DAVIS, JANE, Widow, Sec. 5 ; Huntley P. 0. DARLING, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Huntley P. 0. DEVINE, WILLIAM, General Merchant ; Huntley. DISBROW, A. M., Wagon Maker ; Huntley. DONAHUE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Huntley P. 0. DUFFY, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Huntley P. 0. DUFFY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Huntley P. 0. DUFFY, PATRICK, Shoemaker; Huntley; was born in 1825, in Sligo Co., Ireland ; came to this county in 1846. Married Bridget Norton January 24, 1858, who was born in Mayo Co., Ireland, and came to this county in 1847 ; has five chil- dren. EDWARDS, D., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Huntley P. 0. ENGLE, LOUIS, Renter of G. Van Valkenburg, Sec. 7; Huntley P. 0. ELLIS, B. F., Butcher and Town Collector; Huntley. ELSTON, JOSIAH, Farmer, s. e. Sec. 26 ; Huntley P. ; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1817 ; came to this county in 1858 ; lived two years in Kane Co., previous to coming here; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Sarah Pert iii 1854 ; she was born in Tioga Co., N. Y. ; had one son. Republican ; Con- gregationalist. EVANS, DAVID, Lives with his father, Sec. 30 ; Huntley P. 0. EVANS, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Huntley P. 0. EVANS, J. J., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; born in Cardigan, Wales, in 1824 ; came to America in 1849, and settled in Madison Co., N. Y. ; lived there six years, then came to this county in 1855 ; owns 117 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; served one year in DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 217 the One Hundred and Fifty-third Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. Married Ann Williams in 1849, who was born in Wales ; had six children, two boys and four girls ; lost three girls. Republican ; Congregationalist. FARLEY. M., Farmer. Sec. 31 ; Huntley P. 0. FELGENHOWER, JOHN, Laborer ; Huntley. FENWICK, THOMAS, Blacksmith, Huntley. FERRIS, T. R., Druggist and Grocer, Huntley. ' FITZPATRICK, M., Renter of T. Keating, Sec. 11 ; Huntley P. 0. FORTHRESHER, S., Saloon Keeper ; Huntley. FITZGERALD, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Huntley P. 0. FOSTER, A., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. FOX, .OSCAR, Lives with his mother, Sec. 2 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. FOX, E., MRS., Widow, Sec. 2 ; Crystal Lake P.O. FRANK, HENRY, Renter of Wm. Wells, Sec, 27 ; Huntley P. 0. GANNON, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Huntley P. 0. GANNON, JOHN. Renter of J. S. Huntley, Sec. 22 ; Huntley P. 0. GANNON, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Huntley P. 0. GARRY, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Huntley P. O. GILE, CYRUS, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Huntley P. O. GIBBS, ALBERT, Farm'er; Huntley. GLAZIER, D.. Harness Maker ; Huntley. GLAZIER, F. J., Harness Maker ; Huntley. GLASS, PHILIP, Laborer , Huntley. GOODMAN, F., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Huntley P. 0. GRIFFITH, 0. K., Physician and Surgeon ; Huntley. GRITZER, JOHN, Renter of L. D. Kelly, Sec. 21 ; Huntley P. 0. GRINLEY, THO MAS, Farmer and Mason ; Huntley ; born in Warwarsing, Ulster Co., N. Y., in 1822 ; came to De Kalb Co. in 1855, then to this county in 1857 ; owns 120 acres of land valued at $55 per acre ; served three years and three months in the Eighth 111. Cav. Married Melissa Terwilliger in 1843 ; had six children, two boys and four girls ; lost one girl. Republican ; Free Thinker. HACKETT, WILLIAM M., Wagon Maker , Huntley. HADLEY, R., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Huntley P. 0. HAIGHT, SANFORD, Dealer in Agricultural Implements ; Huntley. HAIGHT, CHARLES H., Retired Merchant ; Huntley. HANNAFORD, T. M., Carpenter and Joiner ; Huntley. HAFFEY, H., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Huntley P. 0. HARRISON, L., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. HANCOCK, JOSEPH, Railroad Section Boss ; Huntley. HASSETT, ELLEN, MRS., Widow, Huntley. HEAD, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Huntley P. 0. HEINEMANN, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Huntley P. 0. ; born in Hanover, Germany, in 1824; came to America in 1855 ; owns 160 acres of laad, valued at 218 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNT Y. $30 per acre; settled in Barrington, then came to this county, 1871. Married Caroline Fehrman, in 1857 ; she was born in Hanover, Germany ; has seven chil- dren three girls and four boys. Democrat ; Lutheran. HELLEGAS, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 10; Crystal Lake P. O. HELLEGAS, ELIJAH, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. HETTINGER, ANDREW, Renter of T. S. Huntley, Sec. 21 ; Huntley P. 0. HIBBARD, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. HICKEY, PATRICK, Laborer ; Huntley. HUBBARD, 0. S., MRS., Widow ; Huntley. HUGHES, MARGARET, MRS., Widow, Sec. 6 ; Huntley P. 0. HUNTLEY, T. S., Farmer, Sec. 28; Huntley P. O. HOOKER, CHARLES, Renter of A. B. Brinkerhoof, Sec. 25 ; Huntley P. 0. HOOKER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Huntley P. 0. JAMES, JOSEPH, Renter of Mrs. W. Cummings, Sec. 8 ; Huntley P. 0. JOHNSON, F. A., Mason ; Huntley. JOBE, JOHN, Farmer; Huntley. JUDGE, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Huntley, P. O. KEATING, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 18; P. 0. KELLY, J. G., Blacksmith ; Huntley. KELLY, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. ' KELLY, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. KELLY, R. M., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Huntley P. 0. KELLY, M. J., Tailor ; Huntley. KENYAN, HENRY, Farmer of Sawyer & Tait, Sec. 33 ; Huntley P. O. LATTIMER, LORENZO, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Huntley P. 0. LAWSON, JAMES, JR., Sec. 4; Crystal Lake P. O. LAWSON, JOHN, Farmer Sec. 10 ; Huntley P. 0. LEACH, N. E., Principal of Public School ; Huntley. LEONARD, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Huntley P. O. LOZIER, H., Blacksmith ; Huntley. LUTES, CHARLES, Renter of J. Evans, Sec. 26 ; Huntley P. 0. M ALONE, CORNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Huntley P. 0. MARTIN, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Huntley P. 0. MARSHALL, JAMES, Farmer, n. e. Sec. 36 ; Algonquin P. 0. ; born in Stir- lingshire, Scotland, in 1830 ; came to America in 1850, and settled in Kane County, lived there ten years; came to this county in 1860; owns 170 acres of land, valued at $5,950. Married Mary E. Dygert, of Algonquin Township, in 1863 ; had six children, three boys and three girls ; lost one boy and one girl. Republican ; Pres- byterian. M ALONE, CHRISTIAN, Renter of E. Keating, Sec. 14 ; Crystal Lake P. O. MASON, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Huntley P. 0. MASON, 0. W., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Huntley P. 0. MASON, 0. P., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Huntley P. 0. McCOY, A., Farmer. Sec. 5 ; Huntley P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 219 McFARLAND, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Huntley P. 0. McGAKY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. McSHEH AN, PHILLIP, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Huntley P. 0. McSHEHAN, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Huntley P. O. MILLER, PETER, Stone Mason ; Huntley P. 0. MOFFATT, MATHER, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. MOUNTAIN, HENRY, Renter of M. Keating, Sec. 16 ; Huntley P. 0. MOUNTAIN, ANN, MRS., Widow of James, Sec. 10 ; Huntley P. 0. NASH, A. W., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Huntley P. 0. ; born in Madison Co., N. Y., 1819 ; came to McHenry Co. in April, 1866 ; owns 183 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Lucy Ann Towey in 1844, who was born in Plainfield, Hampshire Co., Mass., in 1826 ; had four children, three living, Horace W., born 1854, Norman W., born 1863, and Lucian B., born 1865. Republican ; Congregationalist. NORTON, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Huntley P. 0. NORTHRUP, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 18; Huntley. OAKLEY, A. R., Mechanic; Huntley. OAKS, J. H., Farmer ; Huntley. PARSONS, T. L., Depot Agent and Telegraph Operator ; Huntley. ' PARKS, M. J., Traveling Agent ; Huntley. PARSONS, R. F., R. R. Employe ; Huntley. PARSONS, E. W., R. R. Employe; Huntley. PENDLETON, C. M., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. ; born in Ticon- deroga, N. Y., 1817 ; came to McHenry Co. 1842 ; owns 160 acres of land, value, $10,000 ; has been Justice of the Peace, Assessor and Highway Commissioner. Married Eliza Taylor, August 1, 1844, who was born in Springfield, Vt. ; had five children, three living. PETERS, FREDERICK, Renter of W. Burgess, Sec. 22 ; Huntley P. 0. PETERS, CHRISTIAN, Renter of W. Burgess, Sec. 22 ; Huntley P. 0. PIERCE, M. A., MRS., Widow ; Huntley. PITCHER, WM., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Huntley P. 0. PORTER, B. M., Money Lender; Huntley. PURVEY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Huntley P. 0. RAMSDELL, N., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Huntley P. 0. RILEY, JOHN. Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Huntley P. O. ROBB, E. J., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Huntley P. 0. ROWE, BENJAMIN, Hotel Keeper; Huntley. RODDETZ, C., Farmer, n. w. Sec. 23 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. ; born in Germany in 1826 ; came to America 1863, and to this county 1864 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Annie Grosklouse 1861, who was born in Ger- many ; had six children, three boys and three girls; one boy dead. Democrat; Lutheran. SASS, FREDERICK, Renter of J. H. Oakes, Sec. 29 ; Huntley P. 0. SAWYER, W. G., Lumber Dealer and Manufacturer of Flax ; Huntley. 220 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. SCH AFFNER, PHILIP, Miller ; residence Huntley. SCHERMERHORN, T. B., Hardware Dealer; Huntley. SCHERMERHORN, W., Retired; Huntley. SCHLENSKER, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Huntley P. 0. SCHUYLER, J. J., Farmer, Sec. 8; Huntley P. 0. SCHROEDER, H., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Huntley P. 0. ; bom in Hanover, Ger- many, 1831 ; came to America in October, 1854, and to St. Louis; lived there two years; came to this county 1859 ; owns 180 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre; is School Director, and has been two years. Married Dora Duensing, of Hanover, Germany. 185G ; had nine children, three boys and six girls. Democrat; Lutheran. SCHROEDER, FREDERICK, Renter of W. Whittemore, Sec. 30 ; Huntley P. 0. SCHROEDER, LOUIS, Renter of W. Whittemore, Sec. 30 ; Huntley P. 0. SCHROEDER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Huntley P. 0. SCHROEDER, CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Huntley P. 0. SHAPLEY, C. B., Carpenter. Sec. 31 ; Huntley P. 0. SHALES, A. C., Renter of J. M. Southworth, Sec. 1 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. SINNETT, HENRY, Farmer, n. e. Sec. 27 ; Huntley P. 0. ; born in Mont- gomery Co., N. Y., 1828; came to this county 1854 ; lived in Cook Co. fourteen years, since then balance of time in this county ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Jane E. Van Wormer in 1851, who was born in Montgom- ery Co., N. Y. ; had five children, two boys and three girls, all living. Democrat : Free Thinker. SMITH, C. M., Liveryman and Produce Dealer ; Huntley. SMITH. H. A., General Merchant; Huntley. SKEELS, J. P., General Merchant ; Huntley. SMITH, THOMAS, Retired Farmer ; Huntley. SOUTHWORTH, J. M., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. SPICER, N. N., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Huntley P. 0. SPALDING, J. P., Proprietor of Huntley Flouring Mills ; Huntley ; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., 1844; came to this town in October, 1875; served in Third Regt. Colorado Vols., fighting Indians; one of the Board of Directors of Huntley corporation. Married Adelaide E. Anderson, of Chicago, in 1866 ; has four chil- dren one boy and three girls. Republican. SYRON, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Huntley P. O. TAFT, L. A., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Huntley P. 0. TAIT, WILLIAM, Manufacturer of Flax and Lumber Dealer ; Huntley. TEMPLETON, J. G., Justice of the Peace ; Huntley. TORRANCE, G. D., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Crystal Lake P. 0. ; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., January 14, 1823 ; came to Lake Co. in 1845 and to McHenry Co. in January, 1869 ; owns 190 acres of land, value $35 per acre ; has been Road Com- missioner three years and Assessor two terms. Married Samantha M. Huson in 1846, who was born in Yates Co., N. Y. ; had. four children ; three living Francis E., George L. and Jennie V. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 221 TROST, JOHN, Laborer ; Huntley. TURNER, R. W., Physician and Surgeon ; Huntley. TURNER, D. S., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Huntley P. 0. USBORNE, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Huntley P. 0. VAN LUVEN, STEPHEN, Liveryman ; Huntley. VAN LUVEN, GEO. W., Carpenter and Joiner; Huntley. VAN VALKENBURG, GEORGE, Retired ; Huntley. WALES, JOHN, Cheese Manufacturer, Sec. 10 ; Huntley P. 0. WELTZIEN, J. T., Cheese Manufacturer ; Huntley. WELTZIEN, JOHN, Renter of C. S. and W. Cummings, Sec. 18 ; Huntley P. 0. WELLS, JACOB, Retired ; Huntley P. 0. WELTZEIN, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Huntley P. 0. ; born in Mecklen- burg, Germany, in 1819 ; came to America in 1857 and to this county the same year; owns 160 acres of land, value $50 per acre. Married Rachael Schroeder, who was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, in 1826 ; has seven children three boys and four girls. Republican ; Lutheran. WHITTEMORE, W., Farmer; Sec. 30; Huntley P. 0. WILLIAMS, D. M., General Merchant ; Huntley. WILCOX, W. B., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; resides in Chicago. WINNIE, J. L., Farmer; resides in Huntley. WINNIE, JAMES, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 34 ; Huntley P. 0. WINNIE, J. M., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 35 ; Huntley P. 0. WOOD, J., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Huntley P. 0. WOOD, D. E., Manufacturer of Butter and Cheese ; Huntley ; born in Herkimer Co., N. Y , Dec. 16, 1846 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1866 ; was engaged in cheese business in Herkimer Co., N. Y. ; has also operated cheese factories at Richmond, Belvidere and Garden Prairie, Boone Co. ; value of property, $25,000 ; elected Town Supervisor in 1876 ; has been Village Trustee two terms and School Director three years. Married Josephine Smith, March 23, 1870, who was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., October 22, 1850; has two children Lillian, born October 6, 1871, and Fannie, born December 25, 1875. YORK, LUTHER, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Huntley P. O. ZENK, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Huntley P. 0. ZIMMERMANN, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Huntley P. 0. 222 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. HUNTLEY BUSINESS DIRECTORY. PATRICK DUFFY, HUNTLEY HOUSE, STEWART COMINS, PROPRIETOR. HUNTLEY FLOURING MILLS, T. PROPRIETOR. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 223 HUNTLEY BUSINESS DIRECTORY. BERG, MARTIN, Saloon Keeper. BABCOCK, I., Cabinet Maker. CUMMINGS BROS. & HAIGHT, Dealers in Agricultural Implements. DAIN, F. 0., Shoemaker. DEVINE & SKEELS, General Merchants. DISBROW, A. M., Wagon Maker. ELLIS, B. F., Meat Market. FERRIS, F. R., Druggist. ' tiFENWICK, THOMAS, Blacksmith. FORTHRESHER, S., Saloon Keeper. GRIFFITH, 0. K., Physician and Surgeon. GLAZIER & BRO., Harness Makers. HACKETT, WM. M., Wagon Maker. HAIGHT & WILLIAMS, General Merchants. KELLY, J. G., Blacksmith. KELLY, M. J., Tailor. ROWE, BENJAMIN, Hotel Keeper. SMITH, C. M., Livery and Produce Dealer. SMITH, H. A.. General Merchant. SCHEMERHORN, T. B., Hardware Dealer. TAIT & SAWYER, Manufacturers of Flax, Lumber and Produce Dealers. TURNER, R. W., Physician and Surgeon. TEMPLETON, J. G., Justice of the Peace. VAN LUVEN, STEPHEN, Livery and Feed Stable. VAN LUVEN, GEORGE W., Carpenter and Joiner. WILLIAMS, D. M., General Merchant. WOOD & WELTZIEN, Cheese Manufacturers. 224 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP. ABBOTT, GEORGE, Farmer and Stock Dealer, n. w. corner Sec. 26; Wood- stock P. 0. ; born May 30, 1820, in town of Chester, N. Y. ; moved to Mayfield, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, when three years old ; came to McHenry Co. June 11, 1845 ; owns 684 acres of land ; valuation of property $33,650 ; was Assessor two years. Married Emeransa L. Tanner December 25, 1844 ; she was born June 21, 1822, iu Chester, Geauga Co., Ohio ; had three children. ADAMS, G. E., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. ANDERSON, OLE, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Woodstock P. O. ALLEN, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Greenwood P. 0. ALDEN, B., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. AUSTIN & THOMPSON, Farmers, Sec. 5 ; Greenwood P. 0. BAKER, WM. A., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Greenwood, Mc- Henry Co., 111., April 22, 1851 ; owns 85 acres of land; valuation of property, $2,- 500 ; always lived on Section 15. Married Helen D. Howell November 1, 1852, in Munson, Geauga Co., Ohio ; has one child. BAIRD, G. W., Lives on L. Ellsworth's farm, Sec. 34 ; Woodstock P. 0. BARBER, J. N., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. O. BALDWIN, S., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. BARNARD, ENSLEY, Lives with father, Sec. 12 ; Greenwood P. 0. BAKER, G. L., Mrs., Residence, Sec. 15 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Washing- ton Co., N. Y., June 2, 1825. Was married to Benjamin Baker June 12, 1848, in Ft. Ann, N. Y. ; came to McHenry Co. July 4, 1848. Mr. Baker died September 12, 1868. Have had five children. Her mother, who is 94 years old, lives with her, and has for eighteen years ; she is in good health. Valuation of property. $8,- 000. BARNARD, GEO., Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Bradford Co.. Pa., October 4, 1823 ; came to McHenry Co. December, 1839 ; owns a farm of 124 acres ; valuation of property, $8,000 ; volunteered in the Ninety-fifth 111. Inf. in 1864 ; served one year under Captain C. H. Tryon. Married Ruth N. Yates iu Solon, November 4, 1848 ; she was born April 1, 1828. in Cayuga Co.. N. Y. ; had five children, one dead. BASSLER. JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Woodstock P. 0. BEATTY, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Greenwood P. 0. BIGHAM, WM., Farmer, Sec. 35; Greenwood P. 0.; born May 11, 1833, in town of Half Moon, Saratoga Co., N. Y. ; came to McHenry Co. in the fall of 1853 ; DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 225 owns 80 acres of land ; valuation of property, $5,500. Married Harriett M. Cole December 26, 1854, in Greenwood ; she was born September 7, 1836, in Westford, Otsego Co., N. Y. ; had three children. BLIGH, C. H., Eenter of J. Yoles, Sec. 12 ; Greenwood P. O. BOON, LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. BORDEN, J. E., Mrs., Farmer ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Manchester, En- gland, July 29, 1824 ; came to America 1828, and to McHenry Co. in 1850 ; owns 40 acres of land ; valuation of property, $3,000. Married J. E. Borden March 19, 1846, in Bristol Co., Mass. ; he was born June 20, 1824 ; was killed by his team running away, July 2, 1874. Her maiden name was Sarah A. Hames ; had two children. BORDEN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Greenwood P. 0. BRAMAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Greenwood P. 0. BRADY, FRANCIS, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Woodstock P. 0. BRYAN, S. T., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Woodstock P. 0. BRONSON, D. H., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. 0. BURNELL, D., Lives on farm of G. King, Sec. 13 ; Greenwood P. 0. BURKE, FRANCIS, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. 0. BURKE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Greenwood P. 0. BURKE, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 19; Woodstock P. 0. BURKE, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec 5 ; Woodstock P. 0. BURTCHEY, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. 0. CASE, S. SCOTT, Renter of R. C. Jefferson, Sec. 30 ; Woodstock P. 0. CARR, WRIGHT, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Greenwood P. 0. CARR, THOS. S., Renter of J. Eckert, Sec. 26 ; Woodstock P. 0. CHEESBORO, 0. P., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Ostend P. 0. CHARLES, J. D., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Greenwood P. 0. CLARK, P. W., Farmer, Sec. 24; Woodstock P. 0. CLARK, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Woodstock P. O. CORKILL, MARY, MRS., Widow of Thomas, Sec. 36 ; Ostend P. 0. COLE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Woodstock P. 0. COLLEY, J. B., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Greenwood P. 0. COW, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. 0. COWDRY, LEVI, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. CRUIKSHANK, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. DAILEY, PELEG, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Greenwich, Washington Co., N. Y., August 5, 1823 ; came to McHenry Co. November 13, 1868 ; owns 124 acres of land; valuation of property, $8,000 ; was in Sixteenth New York Heavy Artillery eighteen months. Married Polly Ann Dake, of Fort Ann, Wash- ington Co., N. Y., April 20, 1846 ; she was born June 23, 1826 ; had ten children, nine living. DASSOW, J. P., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. DAWSON. JAMES, Blacksmith, Sec. 3 ; Greenwood P. 0. 226 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. DAILEY, HENRY, Renter of G. H: Garrison, Sec. 3 ; Greenwood P. O. DE CLERG, J. F., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Woodstock P. 0. DIKE, ABIAL, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Greenwood P. 0. DOUGLAS, E. A., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., December 8, 1824 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1842 ; owns 328 acres ; valuation of property, $15,000. Married Clarissa Parker, June 25, 1852 ; she was born Au- gust 22, 1830, in Ontario Co. N. Y. ; had five children. ECKERT, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Woodstock P. 0. ECKERT, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Woodstock P. 0. ELLSWORTH, LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 34; Woodstock P. O. ELLSWORTH, W. W., Renter of B. Ellsworth, Sec. 25 ; Woodstock P. O. ERCANBRACK, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. 0. FREEMAN, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Greenwood P. O. ; born in St. Law- rence Co., N. Y., June 28, 1837 ; came to McHenry Co. May, 1849 ; owns 140 acres ; value of property, $6,000 ; held the office of Collector one year ; volunteered August 9, 1852, in Co. H, Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. under Captain C. H. Tryon ; served three years and one month ; held the office of Commissary Sergeant. Married Sarah A. Howard, May 3, 1866 ; she was born March 2, 1846, in Westmoreland Co., N. H. ; had four children. PREY, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Woodstock P. O. ; born in France, March 28, 1831 ; came to America June 28, 1845 ; owns a farm of 274 acres ; valuation of property, $16,000. Married Elizabeth Sondrecker, December 28, 1847, in Janes- ville, Wis. ; she was born August 11, 1836 ; came to McHenry Co. when eight years old, with her parents ; has nine children. FREY, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Woodstock P. 0. FOSDICK, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Woodstock P. 0. FOSDICK, MILAN, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Woodstock P. O. FORTH, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 12; Greenwood?. 0. FORREST, J. S., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. 0. FINCH, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Woodstock P. 0. FLOOD, OWEN, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Woodstock P. 0. GARRISON, J. M., Cheese and Butter Manufacturer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. O. GARRISON, J. H. & 0., Farmers, Sees. 11 and 12 ; Greenwood P. 0. GARRISON, G. H., Farmer, s. w. Sec. 3 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Washing- ton Co., N. Y., October 24, 1827 ; came to McHenry Co. October, 1843 ; owns 240 acres; valuation of property, $14,000; Supervisor thirteen years, School Trustee three years, School Treasurer four years. Married Susan E. Nealey in Greenwood, October 18, 1849 ; she was bora April, 7, 1831 ; had three children. GARRISON, J. H., Farmer and Nurseryman ; Greenwood ; was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., June 14, 1835; came to McHenry Co. May 17, 1848; valuation of property, $3,748 ; School Director three years, Town Clerk one year, Collector one year. Married Carrie S. Lawrence, in Greenwood, April 10, 1860 ; had two chil- DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 227 dren, one living; her maiden name was Carrie S. Paine; born in Westmoreland, Chester Co., N. H., June 29, 1837. His mother, Mrs. Sarah Garrison, is living with him ; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., June 16, 1816 ; was married to Noah H. Garrison, October 29, 1834, in Schodack, Rensselaer Co., N. Y. ; he was born June 12, 1813, and died January 22, 1861, at the age of 47 years, 7 months and 10 days ; had two children. GARRISON, O., Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., July 16, 1841 ; came to McHenry Co. May 17, 1848 ; owns one-half interest in farm on Sees. 11, 12 and 13 ; value of property, $3,748 ; School Director six years. Married Malinda M. Boone, April 6, 1870 ; she was born in Buffalo, N. Y., Sep- tember 16, 1843; had two children; was married to Adelbert Boone, September 16, 1866, who died October 6, 1867, aged 24 years 5 months; her maiden name was Porter ; her mother, Mrs. Betsy M. Porter, lives with her ; she was born in Rochester, Vt., October 9, 1820. Mr. Porter died February 26, 1852 ; was born in Powlet, Vt., March 9, 1819. GAINOR, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood, P. 0. GERRY, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. GEROULD, H. M., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Bradford Co., Pa., April 26, 1831 ; came to McHenry Co. March 13, 1855; owns 193 acres of land ; valuation of property, $10,000 ; School Director four years. Married Caro- line Blackman, January 12, 1855, in Pa. ; she was born November 6, 1821 ; was mar- ried to Hiram Blackman, June 13, 1842, in Pennsylvania. ; he died December 19 1850, in California; her maiden name was Caroline Ayer; had two children; her mother is living with her, aged 83 years ; she was born in Norwich Co., Conn., in 1793, left Connecticut when 3 years old. GIVEN, M. J., Renter of F. Short, Sec. 19 ; Woodstock P. 0. GIVEN, WM. B., Lives with father, Sec. 35 ; Woodstock P. 0. GIVEN. W. D., Farmer, Sec. 35; Woodstock P. 0.; born in Bath Co., Va., near the Warm Springs, January 11, 1818; came to McHenry Co. in 1839; owns 191 acres of land; value of property, $11,000; Road Commissioner four years, School Trustee two years: Married Rachel B. Slaven, May 31, 1838, who was born in Pendleton Co., Va., June 9, 1817, and died January 4, 1868; had seven children ; then married Martha G. Lynch, November 7, 1869, who was born December 21, 1824. GIVEN, A. C., Renter of F. Forrest,. Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. 0. GODDARD, R. M., Mechanic, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. HARLEGSON, LARS, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock Pi 0. HARRISON, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 1, Greenwood P. 0. H ARTWELL, J. L., Farmer ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Sullivan Co., N. Y., September 6, 1818 ; came to McHenry Co. in Junfe, 1845 ; owns 158 acres of land; valuation of property, $9,500. Married Mary Jane McCannon, in Greenwood, No- vember 24, 1858; she was born in Butler Co., Pa., October 1, 1835; has had four children. 228 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. HART, WM. B., Farmer, Sec. 11; Greenwood P. 0. HAUSMAN, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Woodstock P. 0. HERDKLOTZ, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 22 : Woodstock P. 0. HERDKLOTZ, WM. H., Renter of Bryan estate, Sec. 20 ; Woodstock P. 0. HERDKLOTZ, PETER, JR., Fanner, Sec. 16 ; Woodstock P. 0. HERDKLOTZ, P. J., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Woodstock P. 0. HERDKLOTZ, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Woodstock P. 0. HERDKLOTZ, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; P. O. HERDKLOTZ, M., JR., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Woodstock P. 0. HERRINGTON, WM. C., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Greenwood P. 0. HIBBARD, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Chicago. HOWARD, MAT., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Woodstock P. 0. HOTCHKISS ; G. W., Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Greenwood P. 0. HOWELL, CARY, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Greenwood P. 0. HOWARD, L. F., Farmer, Sec. 16; Greenwood P. 0. HOUSNOR, CHRIS., Renter of J. Hibbard, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. 0. JONES, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. KING, G. H., Farmer, Sec. 13; Greenwood P. 0. LAWSON, NELS, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Woodstock P. 0. LEONARD, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec, 17 ; Woodstock P. 0. LUMLEY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Greenwood P. 0. MAGOON, S., Works farm of G. Abbott, Sec. 35 ; Ostend P. 0. MANSFIELD, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. MARBLE, C., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. O. MATTHEWS, EDWIN, Works for H. N. Thompson, Sec. 27 : Woodstock P. 0. McCANNAN, J., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Greenwood P. 0. McCANNAN, L. W., Lives with W. H. Wilcox, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. O. Me CUE, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Greenwood P. 0. MERCHANT, C. H., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. MILLER, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Greenwood P. 0. MINTZER, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Woodstock P. 0. MINTZER, H., JR., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Woodstock P. 0. MOSES, GAD, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. MURPHY, P. W., Lives with father, A. W., Sec. 23 ; Woodstock P. 0. MURPHY, E. H., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Greenwood P. 0. MURPHY, O. J., Farmer, Sees. 22 and 23 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Nicholas Co., Va., December 22, 1814 ; came to McHenry Co., November 20, 1838 ; owns a farm of 232? acres of land ; value of property, $14,500 ; was elected School Direc- tor, the first, in District No. 4, over thirty years ago. Married Emma Chenoweth, of Randolph Co., West Va., August 11, 1842; she was born October 24, 1819; had seven children six living. MURPHY, A. W., Farmer, Fruit Grower and Dealer, Sec. 23 ; Woodstock P. 0.; born in Nicholas Co., West Va., April 3, 1816; left Braxton Co., Va., and came to McHenry Co., November 20, 1838; owns 266 2 acres of land ; valuation DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 229 of property, $35,500 ; Constable two years, School Director twelve years. Married Caroline M. Squairs October 10, 1839 ; she was born in West Va., June 16, 1822 ; came to McHenry Co., May 29, 1840; had ten children eight living; always lived on Sec. 23. NEWMAN, A. S., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Greenwood P. 0. NOLAN, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. PARKER, JOSEPH, Farmer, s. w. Sec. 2 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., N. Y., July 6, 1811 ; came to McHenry Co. in August, 1854 ; owns 161 acres; value of property, $11,000 ; Highway Commissioner three years, School Director six years. Married Mary Curtis in Ontario Co., N. Y., January 27, 1833 ; she was born May 18, U311 ; had nine children four boys and five girls. David Benjamin Parker was in Co. H, Ninety-fifth 111. Inf., under Cap- tain C. H. Tryon. Died November 6, 1870. PEATT, Ij. B., Farmer and Money Lender, Sec. 14 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Westchester Co., N. Y., February 16, 1810 ; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1844 ; bought a farm of L. Boon, of 237 acres; valuation of property, $24,000 ; was School Director twelve years. Married Margaret A. Whiston, February 22, 1852, in Racine, Wis. ; she was born May 1, 1825, in Deerfield, Oneida Co., N. Y. ; have had seven children three boys and four girls ; one boy and one girl dead. Has always lived on Sec. 14. PETERSON, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Woodstock P. 0. PETERSON, LEWIS L., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Norway, February 15, 1831 ; came to America in July, 1843, and to McHenry Co. August 28, 1843; owns 218 acres of land; valuation of property, $12,000. Married Martha Oliveson in Greenwood, .Lz'y 7, 1851 ; she was born June 26, 1832, in Norway ; had seven children ; one girl died December 30, 1872 ; she was four years old. PHILBRICK, J. J., General Merchant ; Greenwood. PIERCE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Greenwood P. 0. POPE, FRED'K, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Woodstock P. 0. PRATT, ZETOLES, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Woodstock P. 0. QUINLAN, JERRY, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Woodstock P. 0. RANDOLPH, JOEL, Farmer. Sec. 36 ; Woodstock P. 0. RATHEY, JABEZ, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Greenwood P. O. RAYCRAFT, J. W., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Woodstock P. 0. RILEY, MATTHEW, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Woodstock P. 0. ROBERTS, C. E., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. RYDER, CASSANDRA, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Woodstock P. 0. RYDER, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Woodstock P. 0. SHORT, F. L., Farmer, Sec. 19; Woodstock P. 0. SINGER, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Woodstock P. 0. SIDES, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. 0. SINGER, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Woodstock P. 0. 230 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. SINGER, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. SMITH, DWIGHT, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Greenwood P. 0. SMITH, F. L., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Woodstock P. 0. SNYDER, BARBARA, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Woodstock P. 0. SNYDER, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Woodstock P. 0. . SONDERICKER, H., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Woodstock P. 0. SONDERICKER, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 27; Woodstock P. O. ; born August 27, 1827, in France; came to McHenry Co. in 1845 ; owns 124 acres of land ; was School Director nine years. Married Henrietta Buehler, March 18, 1852, in Woodstock ; she was born in Prussia July 4, 1831 ; had five children, four living. STEVENS, ARISTIDES, Farmer, Seb. 12; Greenwood P. 0. STEPHENSON, A. 0., Renter of J. Yole, Sec. 13; Greenwood P. 0. STEWART, WILLIAM D., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Greenwood P. 0. STRONG, S. G., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Woodstock P. 0. SULLIVAN, PATRICK, Farmer,' Sec. 31 ; Woodstock P. 0. SULLIVAN, GEORGE, Lives with S. Magoon, Sec. 35 ; Ostend P. 0. SULLIVAN, DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. 0. THOMAS, A. W., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Ostend P. 0. THOMAS, JULIUS, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Ostend P. 0. THOMPSON, A. C., Farmer and Butter and Cheese Manufacturer, n. e. Sec. 27 ; Woodstock P.O.; born in Orange Co., Vt., February 9, 1820 ; moved with his parents to Ashtabula Co., 0., in 1821, and to McHenry Co. in 1842; owns 256 acres of land ; value of property, $20,000 ; held the office of Justice of Peace two years in McHenry, and twelve years in Greenwood ; Supervisor two years, Assessor two years, and School Trustee fourteen years. Married Mary Jane Nealey January 21, 1847, of Milton, Norfolk Co., Mass. ; she was born March 25, 1829 ; had seven children ; her mother, Mrs. Susan Nealy, lives with her ; born in Roxbury, Mass., Februrry 24, 1811 ; came to McHenry Co. January 24, 1838 ; always lived on Sec. 27, Township 45. THOMPSON, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Greenwood P. 0. THOMPSON, A. C., & CO., Cheese Manufacturers, Sec. 26; Woodstock P. 0. THOMPSON, H. N., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Woodstock P. 0. TOLES, JOB, Fanner, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. O. TOWN, NATHAN, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Woodstock P. 0. WARNER, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Woodstock P. 0. WASHBURN, A. W., Mechanic, Sec. 11 ; Greenwood P. 0. WATSON, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Greenwood P. 0. WESSON, J. E., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Greenwood P. 0. WESTERMAN, WILLIAM, Lives with his father, Sec. 15 ; Greenwood P. O. WEIDRICH, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Woodstock P. 0. WESTERMAN, J. J., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Greenwood P. 0. WESTERMAN, ADAM, Renter, B. Baker's Estate, Sec. 15 ; Greenwood P. 0. WHITTIER, R. R., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Greenwood A. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 231 WILCOX, W. H., Farmer, and Carpenter and Joiner, Sec. 11, Tp. 45 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Henrietta, Monroe Co., N. Y., December 3, 1818 ; came to Me- ' Henry Co. in March, 1856 ; value of property, $2,000 ; was Collector two years. Married Sarah A. Parker September 3. 1844, of Bloomfield. N. J. ; she died Feb- ruary 16, 1873 ; had ten children ; only five living. WILLIS, WILLIAM N., Farmer and Surveyor. Sec. 35 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Leyden. Franklin Co., Mass., November 18, 1819 ; came to Oonondaga Co. in 1832, to Canaan, Wayne Co., 0., in 1836, then to McHenry Co. in 1846 ; owns 97 acres of land ; has been Road Commissioner three years, and Assessor sixteen years. Married Mary Hinard April 7, 1846, who was born in Adams Co., Pa., February 14, 1822 ; had eight children ; six living. WILLIS, C. N., Lives with father, Sec, 35 ; Woodstock P. 0. WILSON, WILLIAM & SAMUEL, Farmers, n. e. Sec. 3 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., August 16, 1836, and October 16,1833; came to McHenry Co. April 15, 1869; their father came October 3, 1869, and died October 15, 1874 ; own a farm of 246 acres ; valuation of property, $15,000. Samuel married Fannie Boyd, June 15, 1869, who was born October 17, 1848 ; had three children. William married Letitia Boyd, March 31, 1869, who died February 3, 1876 ; had three children. Their mother lives with them, in her 66th year ; she was born in Ireland, 1810 ; had eleven children, nine living. WOOD, HIRAM J., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; born in Conquest, Ca- yuga Co., N. Y,, May 19, 1838; came to McHenry Co. October 16, 1874; owns 102 acres of land ; valuation of property, $14,000 : was Postmaster in Conquest, N. Y., three years ; held the office of Supervisor when he left Conquest. Married Martha Alden, June 1, 1864, who was born in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., March 6, 1838 ; has one child. WRIGHT, BYRON J., Lives on Burton Wright's farm, Sec! 33 ; Woodstock P. 0. WRIGHT, LEROY, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Woodstock P. 0. WRIGHT, BURTON, Farmer and Stock Dealer, n. w. Sec. 34 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Munson, Geauga Co., Ohio, March 15, 1829 ; came to McHenry Co. May 10, 1869 ; owns 433 acres of land ; valuation of property, $19,500 ; has been Assessor two years. Married Sophia Byrum, March 23, 1849, of Geauga Co., Ohio, who died February 19, 1861 ; had three children. Married Hulda Coon, of Rush, Jo Daviess Co., 111., March 8, 1863, who was born in Crawford Co., Ohio, Sep- tember 24, 1837 ; had two children. 232 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. GREENWOOD BUSINESS DIRECTORY. DAWSON, JAMES, Blacksmith. GARRISON, J. M., Cheese and Butter Manufacturer. PHILBRICK, J. J., General Merchant. THOMPSON, A. C., & CO., Cheese and Butter Manufacturers. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 233 HARTLAND TOWNSHIP. ALLEN, WM. B., Farmer, Sec. 26; Woodstock P.O. ALLEN, J. C., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Woodstock P. 0. AUSTIN, C. J., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Woodstock P. 0. AUSTIN, E., Rents farm of Darling, Sec. 34 ; Woodstock P. 0. BARRETT, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in County Cork, Ireland, 1806; came to. this county in 1842; owns 146 acres of land. Married Margaret Shields in 1853, who was born in County Galway, Ireland, 1817 ; has six children living. BARRY, PETER, Renter of farm of E. Goggin, Sec. 8 ; Harvard P. 0. BARRY, DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Woodstock P. 0. BASSETT, WM., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Woodstock P. 0. BAUDER, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 7; Harvard P. 0.; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., January 22, 1816 ; came to this county in March, 1865 ; owns 10 acres of land. Married Nancy M. Purdy, November 7, 1841, who was born in the State of New York, October 10, 1825 ; has six children living. BRADY, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Harvard P. 0. BURKE, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 18; Harvard P. 0. ; born in County Mayo, Ireland, 1839 ; came to this country in 1868 ; owns 120 acres of land. Married Hannah Harrity in 1867, who was born in County Mayo, Ireland, 1847 ; had five children, two living. BUTTS, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Harvard P. 0. CARMACK, GEORGE, Renter, Sec. 6 ; Harvard P. 0. CARROLL, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Woodstock P.O. ; born in County Limerick, Ireland, 1821 ; came to McHenry 1853; owns 220 acres of land. Married Ann Dalunty in 1854, who was born in County Kilkenny, Ireland, 1822, and died in McHenry Co. in 1868 ; has seven children. CAUGHLIN, A., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Cork Co., Ireland, 1836 ; came to this county in 1851 ; owns 60 acres of land. Married Catharine Toomey in September, 1862, who was born in Cork Co., Ireland, in 1841 ; has six children living. CAVIN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Woodstock P. O. GATING, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Harvard P. 0. COKELY, DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 29 ;. Woodstock P. 0. 234 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. COKELY, DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. 0. COLBY, E. G., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Harvard P. 0. COLLINS, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in county of Cork, Ireland, May, 1799 ; came to this county in 1844. Married Hannora Murphy in 1823. who was born in Cork Co. in 1794 and died in 1862; has three children living. COLLINS, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in county of Cork, Ireland, in 1841 ; came to this county in 1861. Married Mary Haley in 1868 ; she was born in Illinois in 1843 ; has three children. CONKLIN, WILLIAM G., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., April 2, 1830 ; came to this county in 1854 ; owns 180 acres of land ; has been Deputy Postmaster of the town of Hartland for three years, Road Commissioner nine years ; acted as Justice of the Peace five years. Married Hannah C. Bliss in January, 1854, who was born in Broome Co., N. Y., December 4. 1834 ; had seven children, six living. CONNER, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Harvard P. 0. CONARTY, M., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Harvard P. 0. COONEY, R. D., & BROS., Farmers, Sec. 24 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; they own 710 acres of land; R. D. Cooney was born in Columbia Co., N. Y., October 4, 1845; came to McHenry Co. in 1846 ; has been Town Collector one year, Justice of the Peace four years and Supervisor seven years ; one of nine brothers ; ' two dead ; all born in McHenry Co. ; their father, Martin Cooney, was born in County Galway, Ireland, in 1814, and came to this county in 1844 and died in 1866. He married Mary McKenna, of the county of Monaghan, Ireland, December 21, 1843. CRAIGHEAD, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. O. ; born in Forfar Co., Scotland, June 20, 1813; came to this county in May, 1855 ; owns 92 acres of land. Married Elizabeth West, January 19, 1838 ; she was born in Forfar Co., Scotland, February 14, 1820 ; has five children living. CRATON, JOHANNA, Sec. 7 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in county of Kerry, Ireland, in 1836 ; came to this county in 1855 ; owns 40 acres of land. Married in 1855 ; has one child, Richard, born in 1859. CURRY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 10; Harvard P. 0.; born in county of Kerry, Ireland, in 1816 ; came to this county in 1874. Married Mary Long in 1856, who was born in county of Cork, Ireland, in 1820; have two children Johanna, born in 1848, and Ellen, born in 1856. CROWLEY, CHARLES, Fanner, Sec. 5 ; Harvard P. O. ;.born in county of Cork, Ireland, in 1826 ; came to this county in 1858 ; owns 39 acres of land. Married Ellen Murray in 1854, who was born in county of Cork, Ireland, in 1831 ; has ten children living. DACY, JERRY, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in county of Cork, Ire- land, in 1823; came to this county in 1855; owns 40 acres of land. Married DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 235 Hannah O'Neil in 1855, who was born in county of Cork, Ireland ; had ten chil- dren, eight living. DACY, M., MRS., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. DELHARTY, WILLIAM, Tenant of M. Madden, Sec. 5 ; Harvard P. 0. DEMING, HOMER, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Hartland Town- ship, McHenry Co., in 1845 ; owns 10 acres of land. Married Rosanna Bauder, September 4, 1866, who was born in Erie Co., N. Y., June 17, 1843 ; has three children C. Frederick, born April 8, 1864; Edna L., born November 19, 1869, and Alice C., born May 6, 1875. DESMOND, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. 0. DESMOND, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. 0. DEVITT, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Cook Co., 111., in 1840; came to this county in 1836; owns 80 acres of land. Married Fannie Kelly in 1861, who was born in county of Cork, Ireland, in 1844 ; has six children living. DONAHUE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 10; Harvard P. 0.; born in county of Kerry, Ireland, in 1826 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1853. Married Mary Sullivan in 1849; she was born in county of Kerry, Ireland, in 1833; had thirteen chil- dren , eleven living. DRISCOLL, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Woodstock P. 0. DUGGAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Woodstock P. 0. DUFFY, OWEN, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Woodstock P. 0. DUGGAN, WILLIAM, SB., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. 0. DUGGAN, WM. JR., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Harvard P. 0. EGAN, H., MRS., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Woodstock P. 0. EPPEL, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. 0. EVANS, WALTER, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Woodstock P. 0. FERGUSON, WM., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Harvard P.O.; born in Louisville, Ky., January 1, 1855 ; came to this county June, 1876. FORREST, ROBERT, Farmer-, Sec. 33 ; Woodstock P. 0. GALISE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Woodstock P. 0. GAPPNEY, FELIX, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Alden P. 0. ; born in Cavan-Co., Ire- land, May, 1843 ; came to McHenry Co. 1852. Married Ellen Brady, July, 1863 ; she was born in Lynn, Mass., in 1844 ; has five children. GILLISPY, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Mayo Co., Ireland, J.838 ; came to this county in 1865. Married Mary Mockler, in 1869; she was born in Pennsylvania, in 1841 ; has four children. GLANCY, EDWARD, Lives on farm of Wm. Lambert, Sec. 21 ; Woodstock P. 0. GLASBY, THOS., Renter of J. Reardon, Sec. 10 ; Harvard P. 0. GOGGIN, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Harvard P. 0. GRADY, N., Farmer and Justice of the Peace, Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. 0. 236 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. GRIEBES, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Woodstock P. O. G-UTH, GEORGE, Farmer and Commissioner of Highways, Sec. 28; Wood- stock P. 0. GUTH, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Germany, October, 16, 1802 ; came to this county 1851 ; owns 120 acres of land. Married Tairasea Ralf in 1828, who was born in Germany in 1808; had eleven children, nine living. HALLISY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Woodstock P. 0. HALEY, DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. HAKES, H. G., Renter of H. Harman, Sec. 34 ; Woodstock P. 0. HALEY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. 0. HAMMOND, N. B., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Harvard P. 0. HAMMOND, JAMES U., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Susque- hanna Co., N. Y., January 19, 1824; came to this county in 1866 ; owns 10 acres of land. Married Arminda Wooldridge, June, 1847, who was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., 1832 ; had twelve children, eight living. HARRISON, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Woodstock P. 0. HEATON, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Woodstock P. 0. HAYES, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Harvard P. 0. HAYES, OWEN, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Harvard P. 0. HAYES, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0. HICKEY, MARTIN, Farmer (Renter), Sec. 12 ; Woodstock P. 0. HOAR, MORRIS, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Harvard P. 0. HOOD, ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstoock P. 0. HOWARD, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Clare Co., Ireland, 1819 ; came to McHenry Co. November, 1849 ; owns 40 acres of land. Married Mary Fleming, July, 1852 ; she was born in Monnerher Co. Ireland, 1816 ; has five children. HUGHES, C. M., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Dutchess Co., N. Y., August 23, 1811 ; came to this county in the spring of 1846 ; owns 100 acres of land. Married Betsey Shimmens Nov. 14, 1860, who was born in the Isle of Man August 26, 1826 ; one child. Corral M., born May 15, 1864. HUGH-ES, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Harvard P. 0. HURLEY, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Harvard P. 0. JOHNSTON, J. C., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Woodstock P. 0. KANE, HUGH, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. 0. KANE, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 13; Woodstock P. 0. KANE, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 13; Woodstock P. 0. KANE, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 9; Harvard P. 0.; born in Cork Co, Ire- land, 1836 ; came to this county in 1856 ; owns 116 acres of land. Married Nancy Sullivan in 1860 ; she was born in Hartland Township, McHenry Co., 111., in 1846 ; has seven children. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY 237 MICHAEL, KELIHEN, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Harvard P. 0.; born in Kerry Co., Ireland, in 1816 ; came to this county in 1849 ; owns 40 acres of land. Married Ellen Conners in 1845, who was born in Kerry Co., Ireland, in 1823 ; had eight children, six living. KEEFE, A., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Kilkenny Co., Ireland, 1831 ; came to this county in 1856. Married Bridget Davis January, 1858, who *was born in Kilkenny Co., Ireland, in 1835 ; has nine children living. KENNEDY, JOHN A., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Bank St., New York City, March 21, 1821 ; at that time and for some years after there were farmers adjoining Bank St., on the north ; came to this county in September, 1843 ; owns 236 -ffl$ acres of land. Married Louisa Smith September 13, 1846, who was born in New York State August 4, 1828 ; ten children living; my father, Duncan Kennedy, was a merchant in New York City and New Orleans ; he was married to Margaret Stayley, August 11, 1809, by the Rev. Mr. Fen wick ; George Stayley, father of Margaret Stayley, married to Ann Gemmel, by Rev. Mr. Rankin, September, 1790. KING, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Galway Co., Ireland, 1824 ; came to this county in 1856 ; owns 80 acres of land. Married Eliza O'Brien in 1851, who was born in Sligo Co., Ireland, in 1826 ; has six children. KING, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Galway Co., Ireland, in 1826 ; came to this county in 1874. Married Hannah Tulley in 1856, who was born in Galway Co., Ireland, in 1840 ; had eight children, six living. LEONARD, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0. LAWLER, T. & M., Farmers, Sec. 20 ; Harvard P. 0. LEHY, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Harvard P. 0. LONG, JERRY, Farmer, Sec. 4; Harvard P. 0.; born in Cork Co., Ireland, in 1823; came to this county in 1856; owns 40 acres of land. Married Mar- garet Callahan in 1836, who was born in Cork Co., Ireland, in 1798; no children. LONG, DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Harvard P. O. ; born in Cork Co., Ireland in 1823 ; owns 260 acres of land. Married Mary King October 1852, who was in Cork County, Ireland, in 1826 ; has eight children. LONG, DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Cork Co., Ire- land, in 1804 ; came to this county in 1840 ; owns 149 acres of land. Married Ellen Carney in 1821, who was born in Cork Co., Ireland in 1804; has five children. LOVE, WILLIAM, Renter of E. Murphy, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. O. LUSH, I. S., Farmer Sec. 6 ; Harvard P. 0. MACK, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Harvard P. 0. MAGUIRE, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Fermanagh Co., Ireland, in 1820 ; came to this county in 1850 ; owns 120 acres of land. Mar- 238 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. ried Mary McConnell in 1859, who was born in Fermanagh Co., Ireland, in 1831 ; had seven children, five living. MAHAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Made Co., Ireland, in 1808; came to this county in 1844; owns 90 acres of land. Married Mary Dully in 1839, who was born in Longford Co., Ireland, in 1808 ; has seven children. M ASSE Y, JOHN, Renter of J. Gating, Sec. 5 ; Harvard P. 0. MCCARTHY, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Harvard P. 0. MCCARTHY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Harvard P. O. McAULEY, JAMES, Renter of Stone, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. 0. McCABE, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Woodstock P. 0. MCCARTHY, FLORENCE, Farmer, Sec. 18; Woodstock P.O.; born in Kerry Co., Ireland, in September, 1805 ; came to this county in 1850 ; owns 160 acres of land. Married Eliza Morrthy in 1864, who was born in Kerry Co., Ireland, in 1838 ; had two children. MCCARTHY, J. C., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. ; born in County Kerry, Ireland, June 3, 1834 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1847 ; owns 240 acres of land ; value of property, $6,000 ; went to California in 1854, and returned to McHenry Co. in 1866. Married Mary Du Harte, July 18, 1872; who was born in Cinhm, Cleas, France ; has three children. McCAULEY, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Fermanagh Co., Ireland, in 1823 ; came to this county in 1865. Married Margaret Leonard in 1854, who was born in Fermanagh Co., Ireland, in 1828 ; has twelve children living. McELROY, JOHN, Railroader, Sec. 15 ; Harvard P. 0. McGUIRE, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Harvard P. 0. McGEE, S., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Woodstock P. 0. McGUIRE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Woodstock P. 0. McGEE, DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in McHenry Co. April 16, 1846; owns 40 acres of land. Married Sarah Gillies November 3, 1875, who was born in McHenry Co. February 23, 1847. MILES, JOHN, Renter of Mrs. Wall, Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0. MULLINS, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Harvard P. 0. MULDOON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0. MULLINS, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Woodstock P. 0. MURPHY, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. MURPHY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Harvard P. 0. MURPHY, JERRY, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Harvard P. 0. NEWMAN, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Harvard P. 0. NEWMAN, ALEX., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. 0. NEWMAN, GRANVILLE, Farmer, See. 6 ; Harvard P. 0. NIHAN, JERRY, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. NIHAN, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 239 NOLAN, MARY D., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Woodstock P. 0. NOLAN, THOMAS C., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Hartland, McHenry Co., in 1855 ; Patrick B. Nolan, father of Thomas C., came to this county in 1843 ; owns 250 acres of land. Married Mary Nolan in 1843, who was born in County Fermanagh. Ireland ; had nine children ; eight living. NOLEN, T. B., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Woodstock P. 0. NOLEN, D. MARY, MRS., Widow of P. Nolen, Sec. 14 ; Woodstock P. 0. NOLEN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Harvard P. 0. NOLEN, T. L., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0.; born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, in 1816; came to McHenry Co. in 1836; owns 160 acres.of land. Mar 1 ried Catherine McGee in 1847 ; she was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, in 1826 ; has four children. NUGENT, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Harvard P. 0. O'BRIEN, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Kings Co., Ireland, in 1826 ; came to this county in 1864; owns 40 acres of land. Married Mary Maguire in 1867, who wasjxmi in Fermanagh Co., Ireland, in 1841 ; has one child. O'CONNOR, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Harvard P. 0. O'BRIEN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Harvard P. 0. O'LEARY, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Harvard P. 0. O'LE &RY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Tippe- rary Co., Ireland, in 1803 ; came to this county in 1836 ; owns 120 acres of land. Married Hannora Dwyer in 1829, who was born in Tipperary Co., Ireland ; had twelve children five living. O'NEIL, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Harvard P. 0. OSBORNE, 0. A., Farmer and Broom Maker, Sec. 36 ; Woodstock P. 0. PERLET, A., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Canada, March 27, 1844 ; came to this county October 1, 1874 ; owns 73 acres of land. Married Mary Col- lins September 6, 1863, who was born in Scotland, January, 1845 ; had three chil- dren ; William L., born November 17, 1865; M. Fletcher, born March 2, 1869, and J. Franklin, born July 24, 1872. PHILPS, LIBBENS, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Harvard P. 0. PIERCE, J. S., Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Woodstock P. 0. QUINLAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 26. ; Woodstock P. 0. QUINLAN, DENNIS, JR., Farmer, Sec. 22; Woodstock P. O. QUINLAN, M.; Lives with mother, Sec. 23 ; Woodstock P. 0. QUINLAN, H., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Woodstock P. 0. QUINLAN, DENNIS, SR., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Woodstock P. 0. QUINN, M. F., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Harvard P. 0. QUINN, John, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Harvard P. 0. RAFTER, THOMAS, Lives with M. O'Leajy, See. 2 ; Alden P. 0. ROE, PHILO, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Woodstock P. 0. 240 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. RIORDEN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in County of Kerry, Ireland, in 1830; came to this county in 1855; owns 80 acres of land. Married Johanna Conner in 1855, who was born in Kerry Co., Ireland, in 1862 ; no children. RIORDEN, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Kerry Co., Ireland, 1826; came to McHenry Co. in 1870. Married Catherine Sullivan in 1865 ; she was born in Cork Co., Ireland, in 1831 ; has six children. SCHOFF, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Woodstock P. 0. SC*ULLY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Woodstock P. 0. SCOTT, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Harvard P. 0. SCHWAMB, ANDREW, Lives on farm of (). W. Curtis, Sec. 34 ; Woodstock P. 0. SCHULTZ, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Germany, October 27, 1831 ; came to this county June 22, 1876; owns 120 acres of land. Married Wilimina Schmidt July 19, 1864, who was born in Germany June 11, 1859 ; has two children. SHE AH AN, DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Cork Co., Ireland, in 1826; came to this county in 1853 ; owns 80 acres of land. Married Mary McCarthy in 1858, who was born in Cork Co., Ireland, in 1836 ; has seven children living. SHEAHAN, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 7; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Cork Co., Ireland, in 1834 ; came to this county in 1853 ; owns 80 acres of land ; married Margaret Barrett in 1864, who was born in Lockport, 111., in 1842 ; has five children. SHEAHAN, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Cork Co., Ireland, in 1816 ; came to this county in 1836 ; owns 80 acres of land. Married Margaret Moran in 1841, who was born in Kerry Co., Ireland, 1816 ; no children. SPLAIN, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Cork Co., Ireland, 1824 ; came to this county in 1857 ; owns 30 acres of land. Married Eliza Barry in 1851, who was born in Cork Co., Ireland, 1824; no children. STUPPEL, BENJAMIN, Lives on farm of D. Barry, Sec. 28 ; Woodstock P. 0. SULLIVAN, J. D., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Harvard P. O. SULLIVAN, C., Lives with father. Sec. 19 ; Harvard P. 0. SULLIVAN, DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Cork Co., Ireland, in 1829 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1865. Married Marry Hennessy in 1858, who was born in Cork Co., Ireland, 1833 ; has six children. SULLIVAN, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 16; Harvard P. 0.; born in Hartland Township, McHenry Co., October 15,1843; owns 200 acres of land. Married Elizabeth McCarthy, January 19, 1864, who was born in Buffalo, N. Y., 1843 ; has five children. SULLIVAN, MAURICE, Farmer, Sec. 16; Harvard P.O.; born in Kerry Co., Ireland, 1813 ; came to McHenry Co. 1840; owns 120 acres of land. Mar- ried Ellen Sullivan in 1835, who was born in Kerry Co., Ireland, in 1813 ; has five children. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 241 SULLIVAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Cork Co., Ireland, in November, 1825 ; came to McHenry Co. in June, 1857 ; owns 158 acres of land. Married Catharine McCarthy in September, 1857, who was born in Cork Co., Ireland, 1826 ; has four children. SWEENEY, D., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Harvard P. 0. ; born in Cork Co., Ireland, in 1834; came to McHenry Co. May 20, 1869 ; owns 20 acres of land. Married Mary Donnovan in 1864, who was born in Cork Co., Ireland, in 1846 ; had seven chil- dren, four living. TARNOW, WILLIAM, Lives on farm of F. & M. Lawler, Sec. 21 ; Woodstock P. 0. TOOMEY, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Harvard P. 0.; born in Cork Co., Ireland, 1813 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1857; owns 60 acres of land. Married Bridget Connell in 1846, who was born in Cork Co., Ireland, 1826 ; has four chil- dren living. WALLACE. THOM IS, Lives on farm of Jos. Boh, Sec. 28 ; Woodstock P. 0. WELCH, DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 19; Harvard P. 0. WELCH, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 30; Harvard P. 0. WELCH, H., MRS., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Harvard P. 0. WILLIAMS, H., Farmer, Sec. 13; Woodstock P. 0. WHOLAHAN, M., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Woodstock P. 0. 242 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. HEBRON TOWNSHIP. ADAMS, C. 8., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Hebron P. 0. ALEXANDER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Richmond P. 0. ANDREWS, S. G., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Richmond P. 0. ARCHIBALD, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Richmond P. 0. AUSTIN, R. L., Lives with father, Sec. 30 ; Greenwood P. 0- AUSTIN, R. H., Lives with father, Sec. 30 ; Greenwood P. 0. AUSTIN, W. M., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Greenwood P. 0. AUSTIN, RUFUS, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Greenwood P. 0. AYRES, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 16; Hebron P. 0. BAIRD, FRANKLIN, Farmer. Sec. 30 ; Hebron P. 0. BENEDICT, H. E., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Hebron P. 0. BEGUN, V. R., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Hebron P. O. BEGUN, RUSSELL, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Hebron P. 0. BENEDICT, H. E., Farmer, n. e. Sec. 23 ; Richmond P. 0, ; born in Madison Co., N. Y., April 29, 1842; came to McHenry Co., February 15, 1871; owns a farm of 160 acres; valuation of property, $7,000; volunteered in the Thirty-third Regt. Wis. Inf., under Captain Walter Cook ; served three years. Married Hattie E. Gibbs, in Randall, Wis. ; she was born May 30, 1845 ; had three children. BLODGETT, D. S., Harness Maker ; Hebron. BOYD, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Greenwood P. 0. BRIGHAM, E. M., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Hebron P. 0. BRIGHAM, E. W., Blacksmith ; Hebron. BROWN, J. F., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Hebron P. 0. BRUSH, WALTER, Laborer ; Hebron. BROWN, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Greenwood P. 0. BROWN, S. W. & J. S., Farmers, Sec. 25 ; Greenwood P. 0. BROWN, J. F., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Hebron P. 0. ; born in Dutchess Co., Dover Plains, N. Y., November 7, 1842; owns 80 acres; valuation of property, $7,500; came to McHenry Co. in the fall of 1850. Married Eveline Rotnour, in Genoa, Wis., November 22, 1855; she was born July 15, 1845, in Manlius, N. Y. ; had three children, two living. BROWN, S. W., Farmer, Justice of the Peace, Deputy Surveyor and Notary Public of McHenry Co., Sec. 25 ; Greenwood P. 0. ; owns 200 acres ; born in Rockingham Co., N. H., April 27, 1811 ; came to McHenry Co. May 3, 1849 ; Justice of the Peace twenty-five years, Supervisor six years, Assessor one year and DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 243 Collector one year. Married Sophia Cogswell, of Boscawen, N. H., August 18, 1840 ; she was born June 9, 1822, in Boscawen, N. H. ; had four children. BROUGHTON, S. 0., Blacksmith ; Hebron. BROUGHTON, WM. 0., Blacksmith ; Hebron. BUCHANAN, EDWIN, Farmer, Sec. 18; Hebron P. 0. BURGER, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Greenwood P. 0. BURGETT, JAMES, Farmer, n. e. Sec. 2 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born November 11, 1829, in Steuben Co., N. Y. ; came to McHenry Co. December 22, 1854 ; owns 260 acres; valuation of property, $15,000 ; School Director six years ; was in Cali- fornia four years ; returned 1854 to McHenry Co. Married Edna Ann Harrison, January 1, 1855, in Bloomfield, Wis. ; she was born in Climax Co., Mich., May 3, 1838 ; had eight children, five boys and three girls. CARNEY, MARTHA, Widow, Sec. 16 ; Hebron P. 0. CASTERLIN, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Hebron P. 0. CHARLES, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Hebron P. 0. CHAPMAN, WM., Blacksmith ; Hebron ; was born in Lincolnshire, England, December 16, 1833 ; came to America in the spring of 1849 ; settled in Racine, Wis., with his parents ; came to McHenry Co. in spring of 1863 ; valuation of property, $3,500. Married Hiliam Newberry, in Lynn, Walworth Co., Wis., Octo- ber 31, 1856 ; she was born in New York, November 23, 1834 ; had five children ; she died May 10, 1876. Mr. Chapman has worked at blacksmithing ever since he was 12 years old. CLARK, HAZLEWOOD, Farmer, Sec. 13; Richmond P. 0. CLARY, D. A., Renter of S. W. Mead, Sec. 9 ; Hebron P. 0. CLOTHIER, W. M., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Richmond P. 0. COAKLEY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Richmond P. 0. COFFEY, T. W., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Greenwood P. 0. COUCH, W. H., Renter of A. Martin, Sec. 24 ; Richmond P. 0. COLE, MELVIN J., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Hebron P. 0. CONNELL, THOMAS, Farmer,- Sec. 28 ; Hebron P. 0. CONN, GEO. W., Farmer and Cheese Manufacturer, Sec. 10 ; Hebron P. 0. ; born in Marlow, N. H., May 27, 1834 ; moved with his parents to Massachusetts, when one year of age ; came to McHenry Co., March 22, 1861 ; owns 240 acres ; valu- ation of property, $11,000. Married Frances E. Cole, November 15, 1856; she was born in Cheshire, Mass. ; had one child. Married Lina C. Woolfrom (second wife), in Lanesborough, Mass.; have had five children. COVELL, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Richmond P. O. COVELL, JAMES M., Lives with his father, Sec. 1 ; Richmond P. 0. COWEN, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Richmond P. 0. DEZELL, ARCHIBALD, Lives on J. Whiston's farm, Sec. 23; Greenwood P. 0. DENNISON, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Richmond P. 0. DIKE, H. S., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Hebrou P. 0. 244 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY EAMES, G. B., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Richmond P. 0. EARL, HENRY, Farmer; Hebron. EHLE, H. G., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Hebron P. 0. EHLE, C. W., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Hebron P. 0. ELLIS, IRA, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Hebron P. 0. ERCENBRACK, W. S., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., July 11, 1827 ; came to McHenry Co. March 15, 1859 ; owns 455 acres of land ; valua- tion of property, $28,000 ; Road Commissioner twelve years, School Director fifteen years. Married Melissa E. Grovisteene, September 5, 1846, in Beloit, Wis. ; she was born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., July 7, 1829 ; have had six children, five liv- ing. FENNER, H., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born in Greene Co., N. Y., Jan- uary 8, 1828 ; lived in Orleans Co., N. Y., five years ; came to McHenry Co. in the spring of 1846 ; owns 149 acres ; valuation of property, $9,500 ; has been Road Commissioner three years and Assessor one year. Married Phebe Allen Hodges, a descendant of Ethan Allen), in Genoa, Wis., February 23, 1859 ; she was born in Dorset, Vt., June 22, 1832 ; have had three children. FISHER, CURTIS E., Renter of L. D. Seaman, Sec. 10 ; Hebron P. 0. FOREMAN, JOSIAH, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Greenwood P. 0. FOREMAN, AUSTIN, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Greenwood P. 0. GATES, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Hebron P. 0. GATES, H. M., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Hebron P. 0. GATES, NELSON, Renter of G. Gates, Sec. 18 ; Hebron P. 0. GATES, J. & W. H. D., Renters of V. B. Phillips, Sec. 17 ; Hebron P. 0. GIDDINGS, JOSIAH H., Farmer, n. e. Sec. 7 ; Hebron P. 0. ; born in Bakersfield, Franklin Co., Vt., August 2, 1805 ; moved to DuPage Co., 111., 1832 and to McHenry Co. in June, 1836 ; owns 160 acres ; valuation of property, $12,- 000 ; Supervisor five years ; was a volunteer during the Black Hawk war, in 1832. Married Alvira Stevens (first wife), February 6, 1832 ; she was born in Enosburg, Vt., August 3, 1809 ; died August 24, 1835 ; had three children, one living. Mar- ried Hannah Gilbert (second wife), of Bakersfield, Vt. ; she was born September 16, 1810 ; died March 24, 1867; had seven children, six living. Married Emily J. Sales (third wife), June 6, 1875 ; she was born January 24, 1826, in Floyd, Oneida Co., N. Y. GLASS, LYMAN, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Hebron P. 0. GLASS, W. L., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Hebron P. 0. GOODSELL, W. S., General Merchant; Hebron. GOOKIN, 0. H. P., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Richmond P. 0. GRATTON, F. E., Lives with Mrs. Carney, Sec. 16 ; Hebron P. 0. GRATTON, E. O.,Dr,, Hebron, 111.; born in Sandy Creek, Oneida Co., N. Y., May 24, 1827 ; came to McHenry Co., January 27, 1866 ; valuation of property, $7,500 ; volunteer in the army during the Rebellion ; served in the Mississippi DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 245 Army, in the Medical Department, for three years and seven days. Married Caro- line Walton, of Mansfield, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., May 29, 1848; she was born October 5, 1828 ; had six children. HAWTHORNE, ISAIAH, Fanner, Sec. 23 ; Richmond P. 0. HAWTHORNE, ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Richmond P. 0. HAWLEY,. ALLEN, Farmer, Sec. 19; Hebron P. 0. HENDRICKSON, W. B., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Richmond P. 0. HODGE, BENJ., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Richmond P. 0. HOPKINS, E., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Hebron P. 0. HOLMES, THOMAS, Renter of F. Jones, Sec. 15 ; Hebron P. 0. HOPKINS, JOEL, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Hebron P. 0. HOPKINS, N. A., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Hebron P. 0. HOUSEHOLDER, H. L., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Hebron P. 0. HOWE, W. D., Lives on farm of J. F. Parker, Sec. 35 ; Greenwood P. 0. HUFF, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 36; Greenwood P.O. HUNT, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Greenwood P. 0. JONES, LAURA A., Mrs., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Hebron P. 0. ; born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., October 24, 1838 ; came to McHenry Co. in February, 1869 ; owns 110 acres of land ; valuation of property, $6,000. She married William Manly, Febru- ary 26, 1861 ; he was born in Vermont, June 27, 1825, died March 14, 1871; had four children; Second marriage, Abraham Jones, September 15,1875; born in England, May 19, 1833 ; came to America in 1853. Her maiden- name was Laura Foster. KANE, W. R., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Hebron P. 0. KASPROWEZ, WILLIAM, On farm of W. B. Maly, Sec. 32 ; Hebron P. 0. KEEPSIE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Richmond P. 0. LEACH, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Hebron P. 0. LEE, WILLIAM D., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Greenwood P. 0. LEE, L. A., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Hebron P. 0. MANLEY, M. F., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Hebron P. 0- MANSFIELD, L. F., Physician and Surgeon, Hebron. MARVIN, JESSE, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Hebron P. 0. MARKHAM, G. W., On farm of H. G. Ehle, Sec. 8 ; Hebron P. 0. MASON, N. H., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Richmond P. 0. MASON, A. N., On farm of J. Mason, Sec. 13 ; Richmond P. 0. MEAD, C. L., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Hebron P. 0. MERRICK, H. M., MRS., Widow, Sec. 14 ; Richmond, P. 0. MORGAN, AUGUST, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Richmond P. 0. MEAD, H. W., Farmer, Railroad Station Agent, Cheese Manufacturer and Lumber Dealer, s. w. Sec. 9 ; Hebron ; born in Sandy Creek, Oswego Co., N. Y., May 10, 1823; came to Richmond, McHenry Co., October 31, 1844, and since 1853 has lived at Hebron or Mead Station ; owns 450 acres of land ; valuation of property, $30.000 : was Supervisor one year, Justice of the Peace eighteen years, Town Clerk, 246 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. eighteen years, Town Treasurer thirteen years. Married Ann M. Turner January 22, 1862, in Lynn, Wis. ; she was born December 7, 1828 ; had three children, two living. NICKOLS, CHARLES, Renter of J. Adams, Sec. 7 ; Hebron P. 0. NIVER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Hebron P. 0. PARKER, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Greenwood P. 0. PAXON, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Richmond P. 0. PHILLIPS, C. L , Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Hebron P. 0. PHILLIPS, 0. F., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Hebron P. 0. PHILLIPS, IRA B., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Hebron P. 0. PHILLIPS, E. R., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Hebron P. 0. PIERCE, G. F., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Hebron P. 0. PIERCE, JOHN, Farmer, s. e. Sec. 8 ;. Hebron P. 0. ; born in Troupsburgh, N. Y., May 10, 1834 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1846 ; owns farm of 390 acres ; valuation of property, $27,000. Married Ellen Hyde, April 26, 1857, in Lyonsdale, Wis. ; she was born March 19, 1833 ; has two children. PIERCE, LYMAN, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Hebron P. 0. PIERCE, ZENAS, Retired Farmer ; Hebron. PROWTY, H. M., Farmer, Sec. 14 Hebron P, 0. ROWE, HENRY, Shoemaker ; Hebron. ROWE, DAVID, Carpenter ; Hebron. ROWE, AARON, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Hebron P. 0. ROWE, HIRAM, Carpenter ; Hebron. ROWE, SANFORD, Renter of F. Jones, Sec. 14 ; Richmond P. O. ROWE, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Hebron P. 0. RYAN, J. A.; Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Richmond P. 0. SAWYER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Hebron P. 0. ; born in Colerain, Frank- lin Co., Mass., March 29, 1805; owns 200 acres of land; valuation of property, $12,500. Married Alvira King, in Salem, N. Y., February 16, 1835; she was born January 14, 1803, in Dorset, Vt. ; he moved to Aurora, 111., in 1835 and to McHenry Co. in 1843 ; had five children, two living ; had five grandchildren, one living ; his daughter and husband are living with them. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Lines had four children, all dead. SEAMAN, E. W., Carpenter ; Hebron. SEAMAN, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Hebron P. 0. SEAMAN, L. D., Retired Farmer ; Hebron. SEAMAN, L. B., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Hebron P. 0. SLAVEN, MATTHEW, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Greenwood P. 0. SMITH, E. W., Farmer, Sec. 13; Richmond P. 0. SLATER, HORACE, CarpenU-r ; Hebron. SLATER, A. B., Laborer ; Hebron. SMITH, D. K., Wagon Maker ; Hebron. SMITH, CHAS. F., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Richmond P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 247 SMITH, E. W., Farmer, n. e. Sec. 13 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born in Waitsfield, Vt., May 11, 1813; came to McHenry Co. in June, 1838; owns 160 acres of land; valuation of property, , $1 3,000 ; worked at blacksmithing the first fifteen years of his stay in the county ; his first job was to sharpen a breaking plow for Lewis Burnan, on an iron wedge, drove in a stump, for an anvil, and the plow was heated by barks and blown by the winds of heaven ; the job was well done ; was Deputy Sheriff six years. Married Hannah Lamphire, April 14. 1848 ; she was born January 13, 1828, in New York ; had three children. SNYDER, ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Richmond P. 0. SPOONER, I. R., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Hebron P. 0. SOPER, I. W., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Hebron P. 0. ; born in Macedon, Wayne Co., N. Y., January 21, 1822 ; went to Lockport, Niagara Co., when eleven years of age and to McHenry Co. in the fall of 1849 ; valuation of property, $4,000 ; was Town Trustee three years and School Director eight years. Married Polly L. Trowbridge, March 18, 1847 ; she was born December 5, 1824, in Alden, Erie Co., N. Y. ; has two children, both boys H. M. Soper, born March 17, 1850, a graduate of national elocution, oratory and philosophy, and D. W. Soper, born July 25, 1854 ; both have taught school for several years. SPERRY, HANNAH M., Mrs., Farmer, Sec. 7; Hebron P. 0.; born in Dover, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio., January 10, 1818 ; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1843; owns a farm of 200 acres; valuation of property, $16,000. Married Shel- don Sperry, September 24, 1843 ; he was born in Dover, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, No- vember 4, 1819; died September 11, 1872; had six children, three living; her maiden name was Hannah M. Lilly. STACKSEN, JOHN, Railroad Employe ; Hebron. STEWART, JAMES E, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Hebron P. 0. STEWART, ORANGE, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Hebron P. 0. STEWART, A. B., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Hebron P. 0. STEWART, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 28; Hebron P. 0. STEWART, SAMUEL, Farmer, n. w. Sec. 30 ; Hebron P. 0. ; born in Rome, Oueida Co., N. Y., January 26, 1804; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1846; owns 79 acres of land; valuation of property, $5,000; was School Director nine years. Married Emily Hawley, March 18, 1828; she was born in Shasburg, Vt., July 30, 1809 ; had nine children and twenty-eight grandchildren (two dead) and six great-grandchildren ; in all, forty-five offspring. STEWART, R. B., Cheese Manufacturer, Sec. 27 ; Hebron P. 0. STONE, JOSEPH, Farmer and Money Lender, Hebron P. 0. ; born in Poultney, Steuben Co., N. Y., April 21, 1817 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1846; valuation of property, including money, $6,600 ; was School Trustee twelve years. Married Betsy Hutches, September 18, 1839, in Poultney, Steuben Co., N. Y. ; she was born April 11, 1817, in Poultney, Steuben Co., N. Y. ; had six children, three living ; has six grandchildren. 248 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. STONE, J. B., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Richmond P. 0. STONE, G. B., Farmer, Sec. 18; Hebron P. 0.; born in SteubeifCo., N. Y., August 1, J844; came to McHenry Co. in 1846; owns a farm of 92 2 acres; valuation of property, $10,000. Married Gettie Wilcox, May 11, 1868; born October 4, 1843, in Jacksonville, Vt. ; moved to Brattleboro, Vt., when eleven years of age and to McLean Co., 111., in 1864, and to McHenry Co. in 1868; had three children. STRATTON, ELMER, Renter of R. Carney, Sec. IT ; Hebron P. 0. SUMNER, H. A., MRS., Widow of J. B., Sec. 29; Hebron P. 0. STREET, C. & S. G., Farmers, s. e. Sec. 10 ; Hebron P. 0. ; C. Street was born in West Springfield Co., Mass., January 29, 1797. Married Dolly Brown, of Peru, Mass., April 16, 1825, in Pownal, Vt. ; had four children, two living. Came to McHenry Co. in 1865; value of property, in Minnesota, $4,000. S. G. Street was born in Barre, Orleans Co., N. Y., January 12, 1828. Married Mary D. San- ford, April 22, 1851 ; came to McHenry Co. March 28, 1854; owns 200 acres with his father ; value of property, $13,500; had five children, four living; was School Director nine years. SWAN, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Hebron P. 0. SWAN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 2; Richmond P. 0. SWAN, EUGENE M., Farmer, n. w. Sec. 11 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born in Rome, Oneida Co., N. Y., December 25, 1836 ; came to McHenry Co. in the fall of 1848 ; owns 125 acres of land. Married Harriet E. Alexander, November 23, 1865, in Genoa, Wis., who was born in Concord, N. H., January 18, 1846; had three children. TOWER, WM., Farmer, s. e. Sec. 7 ; Hebron P. 0. ; born in Washington Co., Mass., May 20, 1802; moved to Chenango Co., N. Y., in 1804, and to Wis- consin in August, 1840, and to McHenry Co. May 8, 1847 ; owns 160 acres of land; valuation of property, $16,569. Married Diana Sackett, September 7, 1831, who was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., May 25, 1810 ; had two children, one living ; have three grandchildren. THAYER, C. H., Farmer, Sec. 32; Hebron P. 0. THOMAS, GEORGE, Laborer, Sec. 5 ; Hebron P. 0. TROW, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Richmond P. 0. TRYON, C. H., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Richmond P. 0. TRYON, FRED. C., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Richmond P. 0. TURNER, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Hebron P. 0. TYLER, ALPHONSO, Farmer, Sec. 9; Hebron P. 0. ; born in Oswego Co., N. Y,, August 10, 1811 ; came to McHenry Co. May 19, 1847 ; owns 139 acres of land in McHenry Co., and 359 in Black Hawk Co., Iowa ; valuation of property, $17,500 ; was Supervisor one year, Road Commissioner three years, Collector four years and Constable three years. Married Catharine Rickard in Oswego, N. Y., October 14,1832, who was born May 22, 1815, in Albany Co., N. Y. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 249 VAN DERKAR, MELISSA, MRS., Widow of C. S., Sec. 27 ; Hebron P. 0. VOGAL, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Richmond P. 0. WALTERS, AUGUST, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Richmond P. 0. WELBON, P. J., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Hebron P. 0. WHITE, CHARLES, Railroad Employe ; Hebron. WILCOX, ALFRED, Farmer, s. w. Sec. 12 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born in Her- kimer Co., N. Y., December 8, 1832 ; came to McHeury Co. in June, 1844; owns 80 acres of land ; value of property, $4,500 in McHenry Co., and $2,000 in real estate in Minnesota, Married Mary E. Martin in Lynn, Wis., February 23, 1861, who was- born February 22, 1836, in Berkshire Co., Mass. ; had two children. WILCOX, H. M., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Hebron P. 0. WOODBURY, W. H., Farmer Sec. 18 ; Hebron P. 0. WICKHAM, GEO. S., Farmer, n. e. Sec. 12 ; Hebron P. 0. ; born in Wash- ington Co., N. Y., January 12, 1819 ; moved to Onondaga Co., N. Y., with his parents in 1826 ; lumbered it in Oswego Co. for four years, and came to McHenry Co. June 20, 1846 ; owns 405 acres of land; value of property, $40,000. ; School Trustee ten years. Married Fannie Palmer, in Oswego Co., N. Y., November 22, 1844, who was born June 5, 1828, in Coxsackie, Greene Co., N. Y. ; had eleven children, ten living. WOOLFROM, P. H., Renter of. Mrs. Pierce, Sec. 17 ; Hebron P. 0. YOUNG, Z. H., Farmer, Sec 10; Hebron P.O. YOUNG, G. H., Farmer, n. e. Sec. 29; Hebron P. 0.; born in Sherburne, Chenango Co., N. Y., May 25, 1829; moved to Sturgis, St. Joseph Co., Mich., in 1856, and to McHenry Co. October 22, 1869 ; owns 200 acres of land; valuation of property, $9,000. Married Susan Cook, October 20, 1853, in Sherburne, N. Y., who was born March 12, 1832, in North Goar, Lower Canada ; had three children, two living. 250 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY HEBRON BUSINESS DIRECTORY. WILLIAM CHAPMAN, BLACKSMITH AND General Repair Shop, DR. E. O. GRATTON, Physician and Surgeon. HEBRON BUSINESS DIRECTORY. BOUGHTON, S. 0. & WM. 0., Blacksmiths. CHAPMAN, WILLIAM, Blacksmith. GOODSELL, W. S., General Merchant. MANSFIELD, S. F., Physician. ROWE, HIRAM, Carpenter. ROWE, HENRY, Shoemaker. ROWE, DAVID, Carpenter. SMITH, D. K., Wagon Maker. SLATER, HORACE, Carpenter. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 251 MARENGO TOWNSHIP. ADAMS, JEROME, Laborer ; State st., Marengo. ADAMS, GEO. B., Broker ; Main st., Marengo. ADAMS, J. Q., Dentist ; State and Washington sts., Marengo. ALDERMAN, CHARLES, Laborer ; Mormon st., Marengo. ALDERMAN, F. W., Laborer ; Mormon st., Marengo. ALLEN, MARTIN, Laborer ; Main st., Marengo. ANDERSON, WILLIAM, Proprietor Commercial Hotel; Main and State ste. Marengo. ANDREWS, R. K., Carpenter; Prairie st,, Marengo. ANDERSON, ADOLPHUS, Laborer ; Marengo Township. ANDERSON, IRA H., Carpenter ; Deitz st., Marengo. ANDERSON, OSCAR, Laborer; Marengo Township. ANDERSON, DAVID, Retired Farmer; Washington st., Marengo. ANDERSON, C. B., Laborer; Mormon st., Marengo. ANDERSON, CHARLES, Laborer ; Marengo Township, ANDREWS, A. D., Laborer ;. Main st, Marengo. ANDREWS, SILAS, Laborer ; Mormon st., Marengo. , ANDREWS, EDWARD, Laborer; State st., Marengo. AVERY, CHARLES E., Laborer; Marengo Township. AVERY, G. L., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Marengo P. 0. AVERY, WILLIAM, Depot Agent ; Hall st., Marengo. BAILEY, A. W., Commercial Traveler for twenty-five years, ten years from Philadelphia and fifteen years from Chicago ; born in Georgetown, Chenango Co., N. Y., May 2, 1820 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1856 ; owns house and lot and prop- erty in Iowa. Married GHorana S. Fosket, of Utica, N. Y., 1843, who died 1853 ; married Mary E. Ostrander, of Dunkirk, N. Y., 1856 ; had three children, the youngest dead. BAILEY, ORRIN, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Marengo P. 0. BABCOCK, J. B., Publisher of Marengo Republican; State and Prairie sts., Marengo. BAILEY, M. B., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Marengo P. 0. BAILEY, A. H., Carpenter; State st., Marengo. BAILEY, A. W., Runner; State st., Marengo. BARNES, ERVIN, Laborer ; Main st., Marengo. BALLARD, GEORGE, Laborer; Main st., Marengo. 252 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. BAZIER, JOSEPH, Shoemaker; State st, Marengo. BARTLETT, HORACE, Carpenter ; Mormon St., Marengo. BARBER, JOSEPH, Shoemaker ; Washington st., Marengo. BALLARD, EDWARD, Laborer; Deitz st., Marengo. BARNES, E. N., Insurance Agent; State and Main sts., Marengo. BEAN, JOHN, Laborer ; Washington st., Marengo. BENNETT, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. BENNETT, MILO, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Marengo P. 0. BENJAMIN, WILLIAM, Laborer ; Main st,, Marengo. BELLOWS, CHARLES, Laborer ; Taylor st., Marengo. BELDIN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Marengo P. 0. BELDIN, J. T., Jeweler ; State st., Marengo. BELDIN, GEO. D., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Marengo P. 0. BISHOP, H. L., Retired Farmer; Main st., Marengo. BOGANRIEF, GEORGE, Blacksmith ; Deitz st., Marengo. BOOMER, ALBERT, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Marengo P. 0. BOOMER, ORRIS, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Ellisburgh, Jef- ferson Co., N. Y., October 10, 1822 ; came to McHenry Co. first in 1846 ; went to Missouri in fall of 1864, lived there eight years, when they returned to this county ; owns 201 acres of land 120 acres in Missouri, value $35 per acre, and 81 acres in this county, value $50 per aore. Married Permelia Mericle, of Chautauqua Co., N. Y., November 23, 1858 ; had five children, all living. BOYINGTON, DANIEL, Drayman ; Taylor st., Marengo. BOGANRIEF, DANIEL, Blacksmith ; Washington st,, Marengo. BOYINGTON, A. J., Insurance Agent; State st., Marengo. BOYLE, PATRICK, Laborer; Prairie st,, Marengo. BOYLE, JOHN, Laborer ; Prairie st., Marengo. BOYCE, AMOS, Retired Farmer ; Main st., Marengo. BOYCE, H. G., Laborer ; Marengo Township. BOYCE, A. M., Laborer (Renter) ; Marengo Township. BLAIR, L. L., Laborer; Forest st., Marengo. BLAIR, WILLIAM, Carpenter ; Forest st., Marengo. BLANCHARD, WILLIAM, Carpenter ; Washington st,, Marengo. BLAIR, HERBERT, Laborer; Forest St., Marengo. BLOODGOOD, WILLIARD, Boot and Shoe Dealer ; State st., Marengo. BLOSSOM, 0. P., Forest st., Marengo. BRICKLEY, PAT'K, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Marengo P. 0. BRICKLEY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Marengo P. 0. BRICKLEY, TIMOTHY, Laborer ; Marengo Township. BRIGGS, JOHN C., Moulder; Main st., Marengo. BROUGHTON, EBEN, Laborer; Ann st., Marengo. BRONSON, A., Laborer; Jackson st., Marengo. BRIGHT, THOMAS, Manufacturer of Pumps and Wind-mills ; Prairie st., Marengo. BUCK, NELSON, Manufacturer of Pumps and Wind-mills ; Railroad st., Marengo. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 253 BUCK, G. L., Proprietor Pacific Hotel; State st., Marengo. BULARD, J. H., Jeweler; Ann and Main sts., Marengo. BURGIN, JAMES, Merchant; Marengo; born in Bradford, Vt., November 13^ 1818; came to Marengo April 8, 1858. Married Mary Jane Greno, of Lebanon, N. H., May 8, 1846 ; she died August 18, 1849 ; had one girl ; died December 3, 1875, at the age of 28. Married Sarah E. Lumbard, of McGalway, Maine, November 8, 1850; she had five children; one boy died August 22, 1872, at the age of 20 years and 6 months ; one girl died May 2, 1859, at the age of 1 year and 6 months ; has three girls living. BURKE, WILLIAM, Laborer ; Marengo Township. BUMPSTED, EDWARD, Proprietor of Weigh Scales ; Prairie st., Marengo. BUMPSTED, JAS. E., Weigh Scales ; Prairie st., Marengo. BURT, ALBERT, Laborer ; Marengo Township. BURT, JAMES, Laborer ; Main st., Marengo. BURT, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Marengo P. 0. BURT, HENRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 4 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Marengo Township, October 18, 1851 ; owns 100 acres of land (prairie), valued at $30 per acre. Unmarried. CARPENTER, C. L., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. 0. CAD WELL, E. S., Dealer in Drive Wells, Iron Pumps of all descriptions, Wind- mills of six .different patents, Wood Pumps and Gas Pipe, also Patentee of the Well Auger ; Wells bored and tiled to order ; Augers for sale ; all orders left at my res- idence, in Marengo; born in Union Grove, Racine Co., Wis., March 24, 1846; came to McHenry Co. in 1854 ; owns property at Crystal Lake Prairie, also North Prairie and Woodstock, and house and lot in Marengo. Married Mattie Smith, of Marengo, May 8, 1873. CARMON, A. G., Machinist; Taylor st., Marengo. CARVER, L. P., Laborer; Marengo Township. CAD Y, E., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., January 15, 1815 ; came to McHenry Co. May 9, 1863 ; owns 107 acres of land. Married Paulina Jennings, October 11, 1840 ; she was born in Salisbury, Herkimer Co., N. Y. ; had six children three living. CARMACK, W. A., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in LaPorte Co., Ind., February 15, 1837 ; came to McHenry Co. in September 1842 ; owns 116 acres of land, value $35 per acre ; was Town Collector in I860-' 61, of Dunham Township. Married Charlotte D. Robinson, of Geneva, Wis., June 11, 1861 ; she was born September 7, 1840 ; has three children, all living; are mem- bers of the Universalist Church, Union, McHenry Co. ; he is also a member of the Masonic order. CHAPMAN, RALPH, Clerk; Main st., Marengo. CHURCH, I. B., Laborer; Marengo Township. CHAPPEL, J. A., Mason; Ann st., Marengo. 254 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. CHATFIELD, S. P., Retired Farmer ; Main st., Marengo. CLAREY, CORNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Marengo P. 0. CLARK, C. G., JR. ; Main st., Marengo. CLARK, JOHN ; Ann st., Marengo. CLARK, C. G., Boot and Shoe Dealer ; Main st., Marengo. COLEMAN, J. R., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. COONEY, DANIEL, Railroad Employe ; Railroad st., Marengo. COLLINS, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. 0. COLLINS, JAMES, Laborer ; Marengo Township. COLLINS, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Cork, Ireland, in December, 1819 ; came to America in 1849 and to McHenry Co. in October, 1854; owns 41 f acres of land ; value of property, $1,000. Unmarried. COL WELL, LEVI, Laborer ; State St., Marengo. COLEMAN, CHARLES, Laborer ; Marengo Township. COQUALETTE, C. A., Main st., Marengo. COLLOSKY, JOHN, Stonequarryman, Sec. 31 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. ; born in Prussia, Germany, November 14, 1829 ; came to the United States in 1842, and to McHenry Co. in 186b. Married Mary Georgen, of Prussia, Germany, April 8, 1847 ; she was born August 24, 1823 ; had ten children, four living. German Catholics. CONNVILLE, ISADORE, Laborer; Ann st., Marengo. COON, A. B., Attorney at Law, Marengo ; born in Towanda, Bradford Co., Pa., February 12, 1815; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1835; has lived in the State ever since; opened a law office in Marengo in 1845; owns property in Marengo; was Master in Chancery of McHenry Co. from spring of 1846 until fall of 1862, State's Attorney, Thirteenth Circuit, in 1851-2, and 1860-64, Provost Marshal of Congressional District from May, 1863, to October, 1865, Register in Bankruptcy from June, 1867, until the present time, and has been Supervisor of the township for seven years. Married Harriet A. Daman, of Ohio, May 11, 1846 ; she was born February 14, 1829 ; had three children, two living. Mrs. Coon is a member of the Free Methodist Church, of Marengo. Mr. Coon is a straight Republican; during the year 1848-50, followed surveying in McHenry Co. and vicinity ; he is the youngest of twenty-one children, by one mother. CORSON, ALFRED, Marble Dealer; State st., Marengo. . COWEEN, J. M., Laborer, Marengo Township. CRANDALL, W. W., Insurance Agent ; State st., Marengo. CRANDALL, JULIUS, School Teacher ; Forest st., Marengo. CRANDALL, EGBERT, Mason ; Forest st., Marengo. CRANDALL, H. A., Mason ; Forest st., Marengo. CRANDALL, S. S., Meat Market ; State st., Marengo. CREGO, CHARLES, Clerk ; Main st., Marengo. CREGO, CHARLES, Retired Farmer; Washington st., Marengo. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 255 CREGO, GEORGE, Proprietor of Livery, Feed and Sale Stable; Marengo ; born in Truxton Township, Cortland Co., N. Y., June 4, 1832 ; came to Mc- Henry Co in December, 1838 ; owns property in Marengo. Married Hannah Parkhurst (second wife), of Syracuse, Onondaga Co., N. Y., July 2, 1873; she was born in 1833 ; had four children, three by first marriage and one by second mar- riage ; Mrs. Crego has two children living by first marriage ; she is a member of the First Baptist Church, of Marengo. CRISSEY, SHERMAN A., Dealer in Harness and Hardware; Main st., Marengo. CRISSEY, SYLVANUS, Boot and Shoe Dealer ; State St., Marengo. GROSSMAN, MATHEW, Laborer ; Garden Prairie P. 0. CROOKER, WM. S., Runner ; Taylor st., Marengo. CROWLEY, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Marengo P. 0. CROWLEY, P., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in County Cork, Ireland, No- vember, 1816 ; came to the United States 1837, and to McHenry Co. November 15, 1846 ; owns 122 acres of land, valued at $28 per acre. Married Mary McCarty, of County Cork, Ireland, November 26, 1842 ; had eleven children, nine living. Mem- bers of Catholic Church at Harvard. CROWLEY, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in County Cork, Ireland, 1809 ; came to United States 1837, and to McHenry Co. 1845 ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Mary O'Brien of County Cork, Ireland, March 27, 1842 ; had three children, all living. CROWLEY, JEREMIAH, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in County Cork, Ireland, November, 1816 ; came to United States 1837, and to McHenry Co., April, 1845 ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Ellen O'Brien, of County Cork, Ireland, February, 1846 ; had thirteen children, twelve living. Mem- bers of the Catholic Church at Marengo. CRUMB, DARIUS, Lumber Dealer, Main st., Marengo. CURTISS, IRAR., Attorney at Law; State st., Marengo. DAKE, HENRY, Retired Farmer; Taylor st., Marengo. D AKE, CHARLES H., Farmer and Blacksmith, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in St. Ann, Washington Co., N. Y., August 27, 1831 ; came to McHenry Co. May 22, 1846 ; owns 140 acres of land; value of property, $4,800 ; is School Director. Married Elizabeth Anderson, of Northern Ohio, June 7, 1859 ; she was born Octo- ber 14, 1836 ; has six children, all living. DAUGHERTY, WILLIAM, Boot and Shoe Dealer ; State st., Marengo. DAYTON, E., Retired; Ann st., Marengo. DAYTON, E., Justice of the Peace ; Ann st., Marengo. DAVIS, CHARLES, Laborer; Main st., Marengo. DEITZ, P. W., Retired Farmer; Main st,, Marengo. DEITZ, JAS. H., Machinist; State st., Marengo. DEITZ, WM., Main st., Marengo. DEITZ, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Marengo P. 0. 256 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNT*. DEITZ, J. H., Machinist ; Marengo ; born ia Milford, Otsego Co.. N. Y., December 31, 1835; came to McHenry C.>. March 10, 1855 ; owns house and two acres of land ; value of property, $3,000. Married Caroline E. Sponable, in Marengo, April, 1862 ; had five children, two dead. DBNEEN, WM., Farmer, Sec, 10 ; Marengo P. O. DENNEEN, MAURICE, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Marengo P. 0.; born in County Cork, Ireland, November, 20, 1798; came to United States in April, 1837, and to McHenry Co. May 6, 1846 ; owns 40 acres of land, value $30 per acre. Married Bridget Barry, of Cork. Ireland, in 1835 ; had seven children, four living. DEYO, C. B., Well Driver; State st,, Marengo. DINEEN, TIMOTHY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 10; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Indiana, January 7, 1847 ; came to McHenry Co. twenty-six years ago ; owns 80 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Mary Hallisey, February, 1870; she was born in Hartland Township, McHenry Co., 1846; has three chil- dren, Katie C., John E. and Mary E. DOLE, G-EO. G-., Laborer ; Marengo Township. DOOLEY, JAMES, Laborer; State st., Marengo. DOLE, GEORGE J., farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 18 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. ; born in Wilmot, Merrimack Co., N. H., August 14, 1832; came to Winnebago Co. 1868, and to McHenry Co. March, 1876; owns 80 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Lucinda Taylor, of Meredith, N. H., September 5, 1852 ; she was born April 19, 1830 ; has two children, both living, one boy and one girl. Mem- bers of Free Will Baptist Church. D WAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. ; born in County Tipperary, Ireland ; came to the United States 1851, and to McHenry Co. 1868; owns 67f acres of land, value $35 per acre ; was School Director several years. Married Ellen McGraw, of County of Carlow, Ireland, April, 1858 ; had six children, all living. Members of Catholic Church at Marengo. EASTON, ANDREW, Laborer ; State st., Marengo. EASTON, EDWARD, Retired Farmer ; Jackson st., Marengo. EDWARDS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Marengo P. 0. EDWARDS, C. Y., Nurseryman ; Washington st., Marengo. ELLISON, JAMES, Poultry Dealer ; Washington st., Marengo. FANNING, W. D., REV., Minister Independent Church ; Main St., Marengo. FARNUM, WILLIAM, Teamster; Washington st., Marengo. FARNUM, WILLIS, Laborer ; Marengo Township. FANNER, H. E., Blacksmith ; Ann st., Marengo. FANNER, EMERSON, Blacksmith ; Deitz st., Marengo. FELLOWS, A. R., Retired; Washington st., Marengo. FELLOWS, JESSE, Retired Farmer; Washington st., Marengo. PENTON, ZALMON, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Concord, Erie Co., N. Y., March 23, 1826; came to McHenry Co. May 1, 1855; owns 80 acres DIRECTORY OF McIIENRY COUNTY. 257 of land, valued at $38 per acre. Married Mariah A. Pond (second wife), of Ches- ter Co., N. EL, November 7, 1865; she was born January 3, 1844; Mrs. Susana Fenton, his first wife, died Sept. 22, 1863 ; had seven children by first wife, five of them living, and seven by second wife, five living. FENTON, D. L., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Erie Co., N. Y., July 22, 1825 ; came to McHenry Co. July 4, 1847 ; owns 160 acres of. land, valued at $40 per acre ; was School Director for ten years. Married Acta Olcott. of Greene Co., N. Y., February 1, 1846 ; she was born July 30, 1824 ; had six children, five living. FENTON, ZINA, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. FILLMORE, WALTER, Laborer; Taylor st, Marengo. FIFIELD, MOSES, Retired ; Main st., Marengo. FILLMORE, CHARLES, SR., Washington St., Marengo. FILLMORE, C. P., Printer; State f-t., Marengo. FILLMORE, LUTHER, Retired ; Taylor st., Marengo. FILLMORE, H. M., Furniture Dealer; Washington st, Marengo. 'FITZPATRICK, EDWARD, Laborer ; Prairie st., Marengo. FOLEY, JOHN, Retired Farmer ; Prairie st., Marengo. FORD, E. E., Retired Farmer ; Washington st., FORD, JOHN, Laborer ; Deitz st., Marengo. FREEMAN, HANNAH M., Mrs., Widow of J. H. Freeman, who died April 24, 1868 ; he was born August 3, 1821 ; she was born in New York, January 11, 1823; came to McHenry Co. in June, 1843; resides in Marengo village, owns property there. Was married January 31, 1847 ; has three children living. FRINK, S. R., Teamster; Main st., Marengo. FULLER, L. M., Retired Farmer ; Prairie St., Marengo. FULLER, WALTER, Baker; Ann st., Marengo. FULTON, I. H., Retired; Washington st., Marengo. FYFE, WILLIAM, Farmer ; resides with P. Pringle, Sec. 23 ; Mareugo P. 0. ; born in Scotland, May 6, 1836 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1869. Married Mary Brown, May 28, 1869 ; she was born in "Scotland, in 1846 ; has three children liv- ing, Isabella B., Jane A. and William H.; Margaret N. died November 12, 1870. GLASS, N., Laborer ; Main st., Marengo. GOCHEY, J. A., Blacksmith ; State st., Marengo. GOODSPEED, H. S., Carpenter ; Main st., Marengo. GOODRICH, Z. E., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Marengo P. 0. GOODRICH, E. J., Furniture Dealer ; State st., Marengo. GOULD, J. P., Laborer; Prairie st., Marengo. GREEN, J. W., DR., Physician ; State st, Marengo. GREEN. JOHN, Stone Mason ; Forest st, Marengo. GRIEBEL, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0.; born in Visenburg, France, in June, 1822 ; came to the United States and McHenry Co. in September, 1854; 258 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. owns 220 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Catherine Heess, of Visen- burg, France, September 1, 1854 ; she was born February 13, 1835 ; has four chil- dren, all living. GRIFFIN, JOSEPH, Grocer; State St., Marengo. GROVER, EUGENE, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Marengo P. 0. GROVER, EUGENE P., Farmer, n. w. Sec. 10 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Willoughby, Lake Co., Ohio, September 11, 184G ; came to McHenry Co. in 1865 ; agent of Enos Grove, owner of 280 acres of land. Married Vesta Seger, in Ma- rengo, February 12, 1868; she was born in Gaines. Orleans Co., N. Y. ; has two children, one boy and one girl. GROVER, DEWITT C., Farmer, Sec. 10; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Willoughby. Lake Co., Ohio, April 12, 1828 ; came to McHenry Co. in spring of 1861 ; owns 220 acres of land, value $30 per acre. Married Matilda Williams, of Clarkson Co., N. Y., February 21, 1867 ; she was born October 27, 1832; had six children, five living. HAGAR, ABNER, Physician ; Main st., Marengo. HARMON, MOSES, Poultry Dealer ; Mormon st, Marengo. HANCE, CHARLES, Carpenter ; Main st., Marengo. HANCE, THOMAS, Laborer ; Main st., Marengo. HAMILTON, C. H., Laborer; Marengo Township. HARMON, GEORGE, Shoemaker ; Washington st., Marengo. HANCE, JOHN, Grocer ; Main st., Marengo. HANCE, BURNHAM, Laborer, State st., Marengo. HANCE, THOMAS, Farmer and Stone Mason (Renter), Sec. 33; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Seneca Co., Ohio, January 27, 1833 ; came to McHenry Co. in fall of 1837 ; owns property in the village of Marengo, value $3,000. Married Mariah Bennett, of Marengo Township, McHenry Co., 111., October 3, 1858 ; she was born April 15, 1840 ; has two children. Members of the Free Methodist Church of Marengo. HARRIS, JOSEPHUS, Laborer; Ann st., Marengo. HARRIS, C. W., Laborer; Main st., Marengo. HARRIS, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo. P. 0. HARRIS, S., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P. 0. HART, HARVEY, Laborer ; State st., Marengo. HART, B. S., Small Fruit Grower; Marengo; born in Van Buren, Onondaga Co., N. Y., August 18, 1823 ; came to Marengo June 23, 1853 ; owns 16 acres of land, value $3,000 ; was member of Co. A, Ninety-fifth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf., acted as cook for company and also at headquarters. Married Harriet L. Fryre, of Scrouple, Oswego Co., N. Y., November 8, 1847 ; she was born in Princeton, Albany Co., N. Y., September 17, 1827 ; had ten children, six boys and four girls ; one boy and two girls dead. HAVENS, JASPER, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Marengo P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 259 HAVENS, WM. H., Farmer (Renter), Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Ben- ton, Yates Co., N. Y., May 26, 1841 ; came to Boone Co., 111., in November, 1843, and to McHenry Co. in 1876 ; was private in Co. I, Thirty-seventh Regt. 111. Vol. Inf , four years and four months. Married Martha A. Peck, of Hastings, Oswego Co., N. Y., August 30, 1871; she was born July 3, 1837; had three children, none living. HAZLETT, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. 0. HEATH, E. L., Retired Farmer; Washington st., Marengo. HELD, JOSEPH, Laborer ; Marengo Township. HELD, MAGNUS, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Kenigsee Schwarzburg, Rudolstadt, Prussia. September 6, 1827 ; came to United States October 5, 1840, and to McHenry Co. May 4, 1852 ; owns 200 acres of land, value $36 per acre. Married Rachael Gray, of Belfast, Ireland, July 16, 1850 ; she was born May 12, 1835 ; has thirteen children, all living. HENDRICKSON, U. D., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P. 0. HENDRICKSON, A., Laborer ; Marengo Township. HERELEY, DANIEL, SR., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Marengo P. 0. HENRY, JOHN K., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Marengo P. 0. HERELEY, DANIEL, JR., Grocer ; State st., Marengo. HERELEY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Marengo P. 0. HERRICK, DENNIS, Shoemaker; Main'st., Marengo. HERELEY, MICHEL, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Cork, Ire- land, April 1, 1823 ; came to this country in 1836, and to McHenry Co., in 1869 ; owns 80 acres of land, value of property $2,200. Married Helen Carter, of Cork, Ireland, April 5, 1841 ; she was born in 1826 ; had eleven children, nine living. \. HEWITT, D. W., Teamster ; Main st., Marengo. HEZLIP, WILLIAM, Clerk ; Marengo ; born in Youngstown, Ohio ; came to McHenry Co. August, 1871. Married Mary J. McDonald, of Schenectady, N. Y., October, 1864 ; has four children. Democrat ; Free Thinker. HICKS, NELSON, Laborer ; Marengo Township. HILLS, CALVIN, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Marengo P. 0. HILLS, LUTHER, Farmer, Sec. 22; Marengo P. 0. HINLEY, WILLIAM, Horse Dealer ; Marengo Township. HINDES, J. C., Dealer in Improved Tubular Drive Wells, Iron Pumps of all kinds ; also agent for several different kinds of Wind Mills ; Marengo ; born in Bridgport, Addison Co., Vt., December 21, 1831; came to McHenry Co. in August, 1868; owns house and lot. Married C. S. Rice in Elgin, Kane Co., November 2, 1867 ; she was born in Holland, Erie Co., N. Y., January 15, 1840. HOWE, E. E., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Marengo P. 0. HOVEY, H. H., Insurance Agent; Main st., Marengo. HOVEY, L. A., Butcher; Main St., Marengo. HOWE, CHAS. B., Stock Buyer; Marengo P. 0. 260 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. HOWARD, MORTIMER, Farmer and Carpenter, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Cork, Ireland, August 10, 1828 ; came to America in 1849, and to Mc- Henry Co. in November, 1859 ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $2,500. Mar- ried Else Burchel, of Castle Lowman, Ireland, December 5, 1853 ; had thirteen chil- dren, ten living. Member of Catholic Church of Marengo. HOWE, ELISHA N., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 20, 21 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Canaan, Litchfield Co., Conn., February 21, 1803 ; came to McHenry Co., May 24, 1845 ; owns 240 acres of land valued at $40 per acre. Married Harriet Porter, of Waterbury New Haven Co., Conn., October 17, 1844; she was born Sep- tember 15, 1806. She has been a member of the Baptist Church for many years ; had eight children four living. HUBBARD, A. P., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Marengo P. 0. HUBER, PHILIP, Laborer ; Marengo Tp. HUBBARD, ORREN, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., June 21, 1831 ; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1848; owns 90 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre ; private of Co. A, Ninety-fifth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. Married Mrs. Jane Cupen, November 29, 1871, widow of A. D. Cupen ; she was born Jan- uary 7, 1832 ; had four children, three living, by first marriage ; none by the second marriage ; have one adopted child. HUNTINGDON, CALVIN, Retired Farmer; Main at., Marengo. HUNT, WILLIAM, Hostler, Washington st., Marengo. HULETT, WARREN, Carpenter; Main st., Marengo. HURLEY, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. HUNGERFORD, GEORGE, Physician ; Main st., Marengo. HURLEY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. HUFF, C. W., Retired Farmer ; Main st., Marengo. HUTCHINSON, JOHN, REV., Minister Presbyterian Church ; Prairie st., Marengo. HYDE, JOSEPH, Laborer ; Main st., Marengo. IRVING, J. C., Retired Farmer ; Main st., Marengo. INGERSOLL, C. W., Grain Buyer, Dealer in Seed, etc., and Shipper, Marengo ; born in the town of Evans, Erie Co., N. Y., November 14, 1829 ; came to Ma- rengo in 1858; member of Board of Corporation Trustees two years; was First Lieutenant of Co. F, One Hundred and Forty-first Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. Married Martha E. Wemham, in Marengo, January 24, 1865 ; had four children, one boy and three girls ; one girl dead. JACKSON, R. T., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. JACKSON, B. S., Laborer; Marengo Township. JAMES, S. J., Clerk; State st, Marengo. JAMESON, DAVID, Carpenter ; Forest St., Marengo. JENKINS, BENJAMIN, Laborer ; State st, Marengo. JENKINS, ADELBERT, Well Driver ; Forest st., Marengo. JEWETT, ALDEN, Justice of the Peace; Washington st., Marengo. JOHNSON, DAVID, Stock Buyer ; Main st, Marengo. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 261 JONES, A., SR.. Horse Dealer; Railroad st., Marengo. KELLEY, FRANK, Laborer ; Main st., Marengo. KELLE Y, C. E , Proprietor of Marengo Foundry and Machine Shop ; also Man- ufacturer of Wood and Iron Pumps of all kinds ; also Horse Powers from one horse to three horses, and Three-Horse Engines ; born in Canada West June 7, 1834 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1861. Married Sarah Cofthorn, of Canada West, Septem- ber 2, 1855 ; has six children. KENDEIGH, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Marengo P. 0. KENNEDAY, JOHN, Shoemaker ; Taylor st., Marengo. KENNADY, M., Laborer ; Marengo Township. KEENEY, W. S., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Marengo P. 0. KEENEY, H. B., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 21 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born Man- chester, Hartford Co., Conn., January 18,1811 ; came to McHenry Co. in March, 1858 ; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Mary Munson, of Sto- nington, Conn., August 10, 1817 ; had ten children, eight living; his son, E. H. Keeney, was a private in Co. K, Sixty-fifth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf., and another son, D. A. Keeney, was a private in Co. K, Seventeenth Regt. 111. Cav. KIMBALL, ALANSON, Depot Watchman ; Taylor st., Marengo. KING, AUGUSTUS, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Marengo P. 0. KING, HENRY, Retired Farmer; Railroad st., Marengo. KNAPP, EZRA. O., Butcher, Marengo ;. born in Marengo January 8, 1838 ; owns 31 acres of land, one mile from Marengo ; value of property, $3,500 ; was a mem- ber of the Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf., under Col. Avery; was in twenty-one battles and at the siege of Vickburg ; was Brigade Butcher one year. Married Elizabeth Wise. April 28, 1861 ; had four children Hearma A., born July 19, 1866; Ezra 0., born December 18, 1870, died January 24, 1871 ; George H., born March 1, 1873, and Laura S., born April 4, 1876. KNAPP, JUSTIN, Laborer ; State st., Marengo. KNOWLES, HENRY, Stock Buyer ; Main st., Marengo. KNOWLTON, 0. V., Cabinet Maker ; Washington st., Marengo. LAWRENCE, D. W., Liquor Agent; Prairie st., Marengo. LAMBDEN, JOHN, Harness Maker; Forest st., Marengo. LEWIS, WM. J., Clerk ; State st., Marengo. LIPPETT, J. B., Marble Dealer ; State St., Marengo. LESTER, HENRY, Laborer ; Main st., Marengo. LEWIS, JAMES L., Lumber Dealer ; State st., Marengo. LESTER, J. F., Joiner ; Main st., Marengo. LEVOY, ISAAC, Poultry Dealer ; State st., Marengo. LINCOLN, OMER H., School Teacher, Sec. 15 ; Marengo P. 0. LOMBARD, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Marengo P. 0. LINCOLN, APOLLOS, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Marengo P. 0. LINCOLN, SAMUEL, School Teacher, Sec. 15 ; Marengo P. 0. LOOMER, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Marengo P. 0. 262 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. LOOMEB, M. H., School Teacher; Marengo Township. LOMBARD, ELBERT, Clerk, Sec. 33 ; Marengo P. 0. LONDON, AL., Laborer; Main St., Marengo. LYON, N. C., Laborer; State st., Marengo. MANSFIELD, A. G., Tinner ; Deitz st., Marengo. MANLE Y, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1 1 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in County Mayo, Ireland, 1816 ; came to the United States in 1848, and to McHenry Co. in fall of 1856 ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Bridget Manley, of County Mayo, Ireland, 1849 ; had seven children, three living. Are members of Catholic Church, Marengo. MAECK, R. Y., Clerk; Main st., Marengo. ' MARCH, JOHN, Retired Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P. 0. MARKE3, MONROE, Laborer ; Washington st., Marengo. MARKES, R. M., Laborer; Mormon st., Marengo. MARVIN, HIRAM, Laborer; Washington st., Marengo. MARCH, MARY A., Mrs., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in North- east Township, Erie Co., Pa., October 8. 1819; came to McHenry Co. in April, 1865; owns 70 acres of land ; valuation of property, $5,000. Married Steven Hen- drickson (first husband), October 3, 1841, who died December 21, 1855. Married John March (present husband), November 10, 1863. Has seven children by first marriage, four living. Mr. March had ten children, six living. No children by present marriage. McAULIFF, EDWARD, Harness Maker ; Main st., Marengo. MCCARTY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Cork, Ireland, in 1815 ; came to America in 1843, and to McHenry Co. in 1854 ; owns 41 f acres of land, value $1,000. Married Margaret Collins, of Cork, Ireland, in 1854; had two children none living. McDONALD, FRANK, Laborer ; Railroad st., Marengo. McGLASHER, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P. O. McDONALD, MICHAEL, Teamster ; Railroad St., Marengo. McGOVERN, JOHN, Grocer; State st., Marengo. McINTYRE, MORGAN, Horse Dealer; Washington st., Marengo. McKENNEY, E. F., Prairie st., Marengo. MEAD, FRED'K, Insurance Agent; Washington st., Marengo. MERRILL, E. R., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Marengo P. 0. MERRIMAN, ELISHA, Farmer, Sec. 32; Marengo P. 0. MERRIMAN, E. S., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P. 0. MORRIS, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Belvidere P. 0. MOORE, PATRICK, Laborer ; Marengo Township. MORRIS, DAVID, Laborer; State st., Marcn-o. MILLKR, CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 18; Mareng , P. 0. MILLER, EZRA, Laborer; State st., Marengo. MILLER, J. D., Painter; State st., Marengo. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 268 MILLER, REUBEN, Barber; State st., Marcngo. MILES, WALLACE, Carpenter ; State st., Marengo. MESICK, WM. H., Physician ; Main st., Marengo. MILES, H. 0., Carpenter; State st,, Marengo. MILES, JOHN, Wagon Maker; State st., Marengo. MITCHELL, NASH, Retired ; Ann st., Marengo. MUNGER, GEORGE, Tobacconist; State st., Marengo. MURPHY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Marengo P. 0. MURPHY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Marengo P. 0. MURPHY, THOMAS, Laborer ; Marengo Township. MURPHY, JAMES, Laborer; Marengo Township. NICHOLS, HARVEY, Blacksmith ; Deitz st., Marengo. NICHOLS, LEWIS, Laborer ; Deitz st., Marengo. NICHOLS, CHARLES, Laborer; Deitz st., Marengo. NICKERSON, A., Harness Maker; State St., Marengo. NOBLE, JOHN, Laborer; Deitz st., Marengo. NOLAN, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Marengo P. 0. NOLAN, EDWIN, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Marengo P. 0. NOLAN, SMITH, Laborer ; State st., Marengo. NORLAN, JOHN, Wagon Maker ; Forest st., Marengo. NORTON, AUREMUS, Retired Farmer ; Prairie st., Marengo. NORRIS, WM. M., Nurseryman ; Main st., Marengo. NORRIS, W. W., Grocer; State st., Marengo. OAKLEY, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. 0. OAKLEY, S. B., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Marengo P. 0. O'BRIEN, WILLIAM, Grocer ; State st., Marengo. O'CONNOR, DANIEL, Laborer ; Marengo Township. OCOCK, FRANK, Harness Maker; State st., Marengo. O'CONNER, EUGENE, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Harvard P. O. O'LEARY, J. M., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. O'LEARY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. OLCOTT, ROSWELL, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Marengo P. 0. OLCOTT, CARLOS, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Marengo P. O. OSTRANDER, J. B., Traveling Agent; Taylor st., Marcngo. OSTERHOUT, JOHN, Farmer ; Railroad st., Marengo P. 0. OWEN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Marcngo P. 0. PARKER, B. S., Dry Goods Merchant ; State st., Marengo. PARKHURST, 0. R., Coal and Wood Dealer ; State st., Marengo. PARKHURST, 0. T., Boot and Shoe Dealer; State st., Marengo. PARKHURST, JOHN, Retired Farmer; Main st., Marengo. PARKER, WALTER, Farmer, Sec. 14; Marengo P. 0. PATRICK, ALFRED, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 25 ; Marengo P. 0. PAY, R. P., Painter; State st,, Marengo. PATRICK, R. M., Merchant; State st., Marengo. PATRICK, ELIAS, Merchant ; State st., Marengo. 264 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. PATRICK, F. W., Merchant; State st., Marengo. PATRICK, H. E., Merchant; State st., Marengo. PAYN, SMITH, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Garden Prairie P. 0., Boone Co., 111. ; born in Greenbush, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., May 18, 1803; came to Boone Co., Ill , in May, 1855, and to McHenry Co. in March, 1872 ; owns 44 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Anna Crank, of Dutchess Co., N. Y., September 30, 1824 ; she was born May 1, 1807; has four children, all living. Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Garden Prairie. PEASE, C. W., Cooper ; Marengo ; born in LaPorte Co., Ind., January 22, 1849 ; came to McHenry Co. in April, 1854 ; owns 60 acres of land in Wisconsin; value of property, $1,200. Married Hattie Markey, March 18, 1875, at Onarga, 111. ; has one child. PEASE, CALVIN, Farmer, Sec. 6; Garden Prairie P. 0. PEASE, CLINTON, Farmer Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. O. PEASE, D. H., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. PEASE, H., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. ; born in Townsend, Huron Co., 0., February 24, 1825; went from Ohio to Michigan, about the year 1838 ; came to McHenry Co. in the spring of 1844 ; owns 80 acres of land, value $35 per acre. Married Samantha Morris, of Michigan, March 21, 1854; she was born September 21, 1835; has four children, all living. Methodists. PEASE, LUCY A., Mrs., Widow of E. A. Pease, who died April 6, 1864 ; residence, Marengo; he was born in Franklin Co., Vt., September 22, 1810; she was born in Highland Co., 0., August 14, 1818; came to Marengo May 3, 1836, and has lived in the county ever since ; owns town property, value $1,500 ; had one son, Merwin Pease, Private in Co. C, Ninety-fifth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf., who was killed in front of Vicksburg, while in defense of his country, May 22, 1863. Mrs. Pease was married March 24, 1 836 ; had seve"n children three sons and four daughters ; two sons and four daughters living. Mrs. Pease is a member of the M. E. Church, of Marengo. PECK, DANIEL E., Nurseryman; Washington st., Marengo. PERSONS, P. L., Furniture Dealer ; State st., Marengo. PERKINS, S. J., Laborer ; State st.. Marengo. PETERS, A. C., Hog Buyer ; Prairie st., Marengo. PETTENGILL, WILLIAM, Laborer ; Taylor st., Marengo. PETTENGILL, GEORGE, Laborer; Washington st., Marengo. PHINNEY, D. P., Paints and Oils ; Washington st., Marengo. PHILLIPS, WM. S., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Marengo P. O. PIERCE, A. A., Blacksmith; State st., Marengo. PLATT, S. L., Photographer ; State St., Marengo. PORTER, THOS. W., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. POYER, M. W., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Marengo P. 0. POYER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec/20; Marengo P. 0. POYER, D. W., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Marengo P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 265 POYER, JOHN H., Retired Farmer; Railroad st., Marengo. PRAY, FRANK J., Carpenter; Main st., Marengo. PRESCOTT, C. W., Nurseryman ; Main st., Marengo. PRINGLE, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. O. ; born in Berwickshire, in the Parish of Dunce, Scotland, in April, 1813 ; came to United States in 1836, and to McHenry Co. in March, 1848 ; owns 165 acres of land, value $50 per acre; was School Director two years. Married Jenette Staley, December 10, 1846 ; she was born in Florida, Schenectady Co., N. Y., November 3, 1816 ; has three children all living. Members of Presbyterian Church of Marengo. PRINGLE, PATTERSON, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. 0. PRINGLE, JOHN P., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. 0. PRINGLE, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. 0. PRINGLE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. 0. RANDALL, W. S., Laborer; Mormon st., Marengo. REDPATH, ALEX., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Marengo P. 0. . REDPATH. ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Marengo P. 6. RENWICK, WM. H., Laborer; Maremo Township. RENWICK, J. R., Laborer; Marengo Township. RENWICK, WALTER, Farmer, Sec. 34; Marengo P. 0. RENWICK, GEO. F., Hardware Dealer; State St., Marengo. RICHARDSON, A., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Elstead, N. H., December 18, 1806; c^me to McHenry Co. in October, 1855 ; owns 85 acres of land, value $50 per acre. Married Eliza A. Siger, of Shorem, Vt., October 9, 1852; she was born March 26, 1814; are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Marengo ; has one child living ; had one son, who died in the hospital, at Springfield, Mo., during the Rebellion. RILEY, B., Farmer, Dairyman and Stock Raiser, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. O. ; born in Ireland in 1825; came to America twenty-five years ago, and to McHenry Co. about twenty-three years ago ; owns 200 acres of land, value f 25 per acre ; was School Director three years. Married Mary Burchell in 1855 ; she was born in Ireland in 1835 ; has eight children living Timothy, Michael, Thomas, Barthol- omew, John, Henry, William and Edward. RILEY, JERRY, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Marengo P. 0. RILEY, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. 0. ROBB, CHARLES, Stock Buyer; Prairie st., Marengo. RODERICK, J. M., Laborer; Marengo Township. ROGERS, CHARLES, Laborer ; Main st., Marengo. ROSS, ROGER, Laborer ; Taylor st., Marengo. ROSE, PETER, Laborer ; Marengo Township. ROWE, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Marengo P. 0. ROWE, R. F., Laborer; Marengo Township. ROWE, R. G., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Marengo P. 0. ROGERS, J. S., Nurseryman ; Main st., Marengo. 266 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. ROWLAND, SAMUEL, Pension Agent; Main st., Mareugo. RYAN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. RYDER, ALMON A., Hotel and Livery Stable ; Marengo ; born in town of Alden, McHenry Co, April 22, 1843; owns a hotel. Married Minorca Hog- obaum in Marengo, February 11, 1873 ; no children. S AFFORD, FRANK, Retired ; Main st., Marengo. SANDERS, WH. H., Harness Maker; State st., Marengo. SAMPTER, GEORGE, Clothier ; State st., Marengo. SANDERS, GEO. W., Jeweler; State st., Marengo. SCHWAGER, AUGUSTUS, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Marengo P. 0. SCOTT, R. D., Dealer in Pianos ; Deitz st., Marengo. SEARS, H. A., Laborer ; Garden Prairie P. 0. SEARS, Z. W., Farmer, Stock Raiser and Dairyman ; Garden Prairie P. 0. ; born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., February 4, 1812 ; came to McHenry Co. October, 1839 ; owns 520 acres of land, value $50 per acre ; has a large stone quarry on farm. Married Louisa J. Harris, of Sheldon, Genesee Co., N. Y., November 19, 1846 ; she was born December 4, 1826 ; had four children. Members of Congre- gational Church of Garden Prairie. SHUTLEFF, A. J., Stock Buyer; Main st,, Marengo. SHANNELL, JEFF., Laborer; Deitz st., Marengo. SHERMAN, 0. G., Photographer; State st., Marengo. SHEARER, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P. 0. SHEARER, CHARLES, Laborer ; Marengo Township. SHEARER, MARVIN, Farmer, Sec. 34; Marengo P. 0. SHILLINGTON, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in County Loraine, Ireland, 1816; came 10 United States 1843, and to McHenry Co. 1865 ; owns 111 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Ellen Kelley (second wife), of Roscommon, Ireland, November 16, 1861 ; has four children, all living. Mem- bers of Catholic Church of Marengo. SIMONS, JULIUS, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. 0. SIMONS, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Marengo P. 0. SIMONS, FRANK, Laborer ; Marengo Township. SIMONS, C. D., Laborer ; Marengo Township. SIMPKINS, G. K., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. ; born in Coral Town- ship, McHenry Co., September 23, 1842 ; owns 80 acres of land, value $50 per acre ; has a stone quarry of 20 acres. Married Mary E. Pierce, of East Durham, Greene Co., N. Y., December 3, 1872; she was born July 18, 1853; has three children, two girls and one boy. SKINNER, E. B., Carriage Maker; State st., Marengo. SMITH, WARREN, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Marengo P. 0. SMITH, A. E., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. SMITH, HULETT, Insurance Agent; Main st., Marengo. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 267 SMITH, JOEL, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Marengo P. 0. SMITH, P. B., Merchant; State st., Marengo. SMITH, FRED. A., Manufacturer of Wind Mills; State St., Marengo. SMITH, E. K , Law Student; State st., Marengo. ^ SPENCER, LEROY, Laborer ; Main st, Marengo. SPENCER, CALVIN, Farmer ; Marengo ; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., October 6, 1807 ; came to McHenry Co. September 14, 1835 ; made the first claim same day to land now the village of Marengo ; owns 160 acres of land, value $8,000 ; has been member of Board of Trustees four years. Married Mary Ann Hance, in Seneca Co., Ohio, February 18, 1828 ; has seven children ; kept hotel, also, from 1836 to 1842. SPITZ ER, ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Marengo P. 0. SPLAIN, MORRIS, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. SPONABLE, GEO. W., Farmer ; Washington st., Marengo. SPERRY, ANSON, Attorney at Law ; Prairie st., Marengo. SPILLANE. M., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Cork, Ireland, May, 1830; came to America 1842, and to McHenry Co. November 25, 1854; owns 40 acres of land ; value, $30 per acre. Married . Hanora Noonan, of Cork, Ire- land, November 8, 1854 ; had ten children, all living. Catholic. STEARNES. LUTHER, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. STEDMAN, D. A., Joiner; Prairie st., Marengo. STETSON, M. B., Clerk; State st., Marengo. STONE, 0. B., REV., Baptist Minister; Prairie st, Marengo. STEWART, A. D., Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. 0. STEWART, WM. C., Druggist and Postmaster; State st., Marengo. STEWART, JANE, Mrs., Residence, Sec. 24 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in En- gland, in 1800 ; came to America 1836, and to McHenry Co. 1839 ; owns 280 acres of land, value $50 per acre ; has seven children living, Elizabeth, Jennette, Alex- ander, Stephen, John A., Win. H. and Kate. STRICKLAND, CHARLES, Writing Master ; Railroad st., Marengo. STYRES, WILLIAM, Laborer ; State st., Marengo. STULL, THOS. W., Physician ; State st., Marengo. STULL, JOEL, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Marengo P. 0. STULL, LEFLER, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Marengo P. 0. STYRES, ABRAHAM, Laborer ; State st., Marengo. STONE, CHARLES, Painter ; Prairie st, Marengo. SULLIVAN, WILLIAM, Painter ; Prairie St., Marengo. SWAIN, ISAAC, Farmer Sec. 19 ; Garden Prairie P. O. SWAIN, LOT, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. SWAIN, WILLARD, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. SYLVESTER, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. TALBOTT, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Marengo P. 0. TAYLOR, FRANK, Painter; Prairie st, Marengo. 268 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. THOMPSON, WM. M., Laborer; Marengo Township. TEEPLE, J. C., Lumber Dealer ; State st., Marengo. THOMPSON, WM., Grocer; Main st., Marengo. TrfORNE, HENRY M., Farmer, Sec. 33; Marengo P.O.; born in Canada, March 27, 1820 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1840 ; owns 320 acres of land. Married C. M. Cobb, daughter of W. Cobb, of Cazenovia, Madison Co., N. Y., February 26, 1845 : has two children. THORNE, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 33; Marengo P.O. TREAT, W. A., Hardware Dealer; State st., Marengo. TOBIN, CORNELIUS, Laborer; State st., Marengo. TRUESDELL, B. W., Laborer; Main st., Marengo. TRIP, O. A., Farmer, Sees. 6 and 7 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. ; born in Boone Co., 111., September 20, 1846 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Sarah M. Isbell, of Washington Co., Mo., September 28, 1873 ; she was born March 15, 1848; has two children, both living. Mrs. Tripp moved to California when two years old and remained there eleven years, then went to Nevada and remained there until married, when they came to this State. VAIL, J. I.. Dry Goods Clerk ; State st., Marengo. VAN DERVEER, WM., Dry Goods Clerk ; State st., Marengo. VAIL, E. P., Dealer in Butter, Eggs and Cheese ; Marengo ; born in Middletown, Rutland Co., Vt., February 15, 1834 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1855 ; owns house and lot. Married Caroline Bassett, of Cortland, Cortland Co., N. Y., October 23, 1860 ; had one boy, since dead. VAIL, ANSON, Constable; Washington st., Marengo. VAIL, E. J., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Marengo P. 0. VAIL, A. I., Horse Dealer; Main st., Marengo. VAN ALSTYN, E. B., Grocer ; State st., Marengo. VAN ALSTYN, CHARLES, Clerk ; State st., Marengo. VASEY, WILLIAM, Farmer ; Main st., Marengo. VAUGHTER, J. G., Retired ; Main st., Marengo. VENARD, JOHN, Horse Doctor ; State st., Marengo. WAGER, RUBEN, Retired ; Washington st., Marengo. WARE, GEORGE, Carpenter ; State St., Marengo. WALLING, ALEX., Blacksmith; State st, Marengo. WASHBURN, SILAS, Laborer ; State st., Marengo. WARREN, J. F., Lumber Dealer ; State st., Marengo. WASHBURN, NELSON, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Otsego Co., N. Y., January 9, 1836; came to McHenry Co. in 1862 ; rents the Hutchin- son estate. Married Isabella Sawyer, in 1866 ; she was born in Stockbridge, Vt., February 27, 1837 ; has four children living. WATENPAUCH, ISAAC, Retired Farmer ; Railroad st., Marengo. WARE. CHARLES, Carpenter ; State st., Marengo. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. . 269 WEAVER, JAMES J., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Holmesville, Holmes Co., Ohio, May 15, 1839 ; came to McHenry Co. in fall of 1845 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $2,500 ; was private in Co. A, Fif- teenth Regt. 111. Inf., eighteen months. Married Melissa J. Pease, of Marengo, McHenry Co., 111., November 17, 1864; she was born December 10, 1839; had five children, four living. WEBB, F., Carpenter ; State St., Marengo. WEEKS, GEO. R., Boot and Shoe Dealer ; State and Main sts., Marengo. WELCH, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Marengo P. 0. . WELCH, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Marengo P. 0. WELCH, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 12; Marengo P. 0. WELCH, DANIEL, Laborer; State st, Marengo. WELLS, J. T., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Railroad st., Marengo. WELLS, P. L., Miller ; Prairie st., Marengo. G. V., President of First National Bank ; Marengo ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., June 22, 1808 ; came to McHenry Co. May 16, 1858 ; value of pYoperty $11,000 ; has been Justice of the Peace fifteen years, also Town and Corporation Clerk five years. Married Matilda Warner, of Orleans Co., N. Y., December 31, 1829 ; had four children, two dead and two living. WERNHAM, S. C., Physician ; Prairie st., Marengo. WELLS, RICHARD, Laborer; State st., Marengo.: WEST, ROSCOE, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Marengo P. 0. WEST, W. E., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 3 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Madi- son Co., Ohio, August 4, 1823, came to Elgin, III, 1836, and to McHenry Co. February 25, 1876 ; owns 200 acres of land, value $50 per acre ; was member of Co. B, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf. Married Arvilla Lewis, of Stockholm, March 8, 1855 ; she was born February 8, 1831 ; has two children, both members of M. E. Church. WHITE, R. G., Agricultura Implement Dealer ; State st., Marengo. WHITE, R. A., Retired Farmer; Main st., Marengo. WHITE, MARCUS, Farmer, Sees. 30 and 31 ; Garden Prairie P. 0., Boone Co. ; born in Orange Co., N. Y., December 28, 1803 ; came to McHenry Co. June, 1839 ; owns 425 acres of land, value $50 per acre. Married Elizabeth McConnell January 26, 1826, who died March 4, 1860. Married Mrs. Fannie M. Woods (second wife), of Montague, Mass., February 7, 1865 ; he had]three children by first marriage, one living ; she had three by first marriage, one living. WILLIAMS, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. WILLARD, A., Laborer ; Mormon st., Marengo. WILLARD, R., Laborer ; Mormon st., Marengo. WILSON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. 0. WILSON, CHARLES, Laborer; Marengo Township. 270 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. WOLLEBEN, A. R., Traveling Agent ; State st., Marengo. WOOD, W. D., Telegraph Operator (Depot) ; State st, Marengo. WOODARD, J. M., Retired ; Main st., Marengo. WOODRUFF, JESSE, Farmer, Sec. 11, Marengo P. 0. WOODARD, H. L., Laborer; Prairie st., Marengo. WOODARD, LORIN, Nurseryman ; Main st., Marengo. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 271 MARENGO BUSINESS DIRECTORY. FIEST NATIONAL BANK, G. V. MILLS, President, K. M. PATRICK, Cashier, ST-A-TE ST. JAMES BURCIN, STATE ST. J. H. DEITZ, MACHINE SHOP, STATE ST. C. W. INCERSOLL, Grain Buyer, Shipper, etc., DEALER IN SEEDS, ETC., ST. A. B. COON, ATTORNEY AT LA, STATE ST. J. C. HINDES, IMPROYED DRIVE WELL, IRON PUMPS AND WIND-MILLS, RAILROAD STREET, E. P. VAIL, DEALER IN BUTTER, EGGS and CHEESE STATE ST. C. E. KELLEY, Foundry and Machine Shop, Wood and Iron Pumps, Horse Powers and Engines, RAILROAD STREET. GEORGE GRECO, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable, EZRA O. KNAPP, MEAT MARKET, PRAIRIE ST. STATE ST. E. S. CALDWELL, Drive Wells, Iron and Wood Pumps, Wind- Mills, Gas Pipe, Patentee of the Well Auger; Wells Bored and Filled. RAILROAD ST. CHARLES W. PEASE, STATE ST. RYDER'S HOTEL, A. A. RYDER, Proprietor, State and. Prairie Streets. 272 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. MARENGO BUSINESS DIRECTORY. ABBOTT, W. P., & SON, General Merchants, cor. State and Prairie sts. ADAMS, J. Q., Dentist, Stats and Washington sts. BELDIN, J. T., Jeweler, State st. BLOODGOOD, WILLARD, Boots and Shoes, State st. BULARD, J. H., Jeweler, Ann and Main sts. CASELY, & ABBOTT, Furniture Dealers, State st. CORSON, ALFRED, Marble Yard, State st. CRISSEY S. A., Harness and Hardware, Main st. CURTISS, IRA R., Attorney at Law, State st. CLARK, C. G., Boots and Shoes, Main st. CRANDALL, H. A., Mason, Forest st. CRUMB, DARIUS, Lumber Yard, Main st. DAUGHERTY, WILLIAM, Boots and Shoes, State st. EDWARDS, C. Y., Nursery, Washington st. GOCHEY, J. A., Blacksmith, State st. GREEN, J. W., Physician and Surgeon, State st. GOODRICH, E. J., Furniture Dealer, State st. GRIFFIN, JOSEPH, Grocer, State st. HANCE, JOHN, Grocer, Main st. HAGAR, ABNER, DR., Physician and Surgeon, Main st. HERELEY, DANIEL, JR., Grocer, State st. HOVEY & WILSON, Meat Market, Main st. HUNGERFORD, GEORGE, Physician and Surgeon, Main st. McGOVERN & O'BRIEN, Grocers, State st. MESICK, WM. H., Physician and Surgeon, Main st. MUNGER, GEORGE, Tobacconist. State st. NORRIS, W. W., Grocer, State st. PATRICK, R. M. & F. W., & Co., Dry Goods, Drugs and Groceries, State st. PARKHURST, P. T., Boots and Shoes, State st. PECK, DANIEL E., Nursery, Washington st. PARKER & SMITH, Dry Goods and Groceries, State st. DIRECTORY OF McIIENRY COUNTY. 273 PHINNEY, D. P., Paints and Oils, Washington st. REN WICK, GEO. F., Hardware, State st. RYDER, A. A., Proprietor Ryder's Hotel, State and Prairie sts. SCOTT, R. D., Musical Instruments, Organs, Pianos, etc., Deitz st. SHERMAN, C. G., Photograph Gallery, State st. SKINNER, E. B., Carriage Maker, State st. SANDERS, GEO. W., Jeweler, State st. SAMPTER, GEO., Merchant Tailor, State st. STULL, THOMAS W., Physician and Surgeon, State st. TREAT, WARREN A., Hardware, State st. THOMPSON, WM., Grocer, Main st. VAN ALSTYN, E. B., Grocer, State st. WARREN & PEEPLE, Lumber Dealers, State st. WEEKES, GEO. R.. Boots and Shoes, State and Main sts. WELLS, P. L., Miller, Prairie st. 274 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. McHENRY TOWNSHIP. ABBOTT, ADELBERT, Farmer, Sec. 19; Ostend P. 0. ABBOTT, F. A., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Woodstock P. 0. ADAMS, NICHOLAS, Lives with his son Matthias, Sec. 12 ; McHenry P. 0. ADAMS, CASTOR, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; McHenry P. 0. ADAMS, MATTHIAS, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; McHenry P. 0. ADAMS, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 7, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. BALDWIN, S. W., School Teacher ; McIIenry. B ARKENHAZEN, AUGUST, Laborer ; Johnsburg. BARNEY, J. F., Stone Mason and Plasterer ; Ringwood. BARNEY, C. E., Laborer ; Ringwood. BASSETT, J. E., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Ostend P. 0. BASSETT, W., Lives with his father, Sec. 30 ; Ostend P. 0. BARBIAN, NICHOLAS, Cooper ; McHenry. BOOMER, A. P., Bridge Builder ; W. McHenry. BECKER, JACOB, Merchant Tailor and Gents' Furnishing Goods ; McHenry ; born in New Shasburg, Prussia, September 8, 1848 ; came to the United States in 1867 ; settled at Fond du Lac July 16, 1867 ; moved to Kenosha July 8, 1871, and to McHenry March 14, 1876 ; was foreman of Hook and Ladder Co. in Kenosha, in 1874. Married Lizzie Wagner September 8, 1874, who was born in Fleisheim, Prussia ; has two children Lizzie, born in Kenosha June 28, 1875 ; and Gertrude, born in MoHenry October 12, 1876. BECKWITH, CHAUNCEY, Farmer; W. McHenry. BECKWITH, FANNIE A., Widow of Ira ; W. McHenry. BECKWITH, GEORGE, Farmer ; W. McHenry. BEERS, E. A., Physician ; McHenry. BENTFIELD, JOSEPH, Boot and Shoe Dealer; McHenry. BENALKIN, MARG ARETHA, Widow, Sec. 24 ; McHenry P. 0. BENALKIN, HENRY, Laborer ; McHenry P. 0. BENTES, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13; Johnsburg P. 0. BENTES, STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Johnsburg P. 0. BEST, FRANCIS, Baker; McHenry. BIEHLER, THEODORE, Wagon and Carriage Maker; Johnsburg. BISHOP, JACOB, Stone Mason and Plasterer ; McHenry. BISHOP, R., Attorney at Law and Banker ; McHenry ; born in Gainesville, Wyo- ming Co., N. Y., November 16, 1824; worked as blacksmith twenty years; came to t DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY 275 McIIenry Co. in 1844 ; owns 1,000 acres of land ; owner of tho Fox River Valley Flouring Mills at Me Henry ; one-half owner of Farmers' Bank, Woodstock, and manufacturer of all kinds of Farming Implements ; has been Supervisor thirteen years, and member of the Twenty-eighth General Assembly. Married Mary Morris in McHenry, October, 6, 1849, who was born in Yates Co., N. Y., March 13, 1827 ; has two children Ormis, born in McHenry in 1851, and Lola, born August 13, 1855. BISHOP, 0., Hardware and Agricultural Implement Dealer ; McHenry. BLECK, NICHOLAS, Blacksmith; Ringwood. BLECK, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; McHenry P. 0. BLECK, MATTHIAS, JR., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; McHenry P. 0. BLECK & BROS., Furniture Dealers ; McHenry. BLECK, J. A., Farmer, Sec. 13; Johnsburg. BLECK, MATTHIAS, SR., Farmer, Sec. 23; McHenry P. 0. BLECK, P. W., General Merchant ; McHenry. BOHER, JOSEPH, Laborer; McIIenry. BOUSLETT, LEONARD, Dry Goods Merchant; Johnsburg. BOUSLETT, JACOB, Saloon Keeper ; McHenry. BOYLE, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; McHenry P. 0. BRAHAN, MICHAEL, Laborer; W. McHenry. BRESEE, EDSON, Superintendent Pickle Factory ; McHenry. BREYER, FREDERICK, Teamster; W. McIIenry. BRIFIELD, BERNARD, Farmer, Sjc. 29, R. 9 ; McIIenry P. 0. BROWN, CHARLES, Farmer, s. e. Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Auburn, Fayette Co., la., September 22, 1854 ; owns 80 acres of land. Married Fannie E. Sullivan December 28, 1875, who was born in Wisconsin January 10, 1860. BROWN, H. F., Physician ; McHenry. BROTT, SIMON D., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Ostend P. O. BUCKLIN. GEO. A., General Merchant ; McIIenry. BUCK, JOSEPH, Saloon Keeper and Farmer ; McHenry. BTJCKLAND, R. A., Cheese Manufacturer and Nurseryman, Ringwood ; born in Brandon, Rutland Co., Vt., February 22, 1827 ; came to Kane Co. in 1849, and to McHenry Co. in 1854 ; worked in Engineering Department of Fox River Valley Railroad four years ; then removed to Wisconsin, and returned to McHenry Co. in 18G6. Married Laura E. Smith, of Smith Corners, McIIenry Co., in February, 1855, who died in June, 1839; 'had four children, all living. Married Harriet Pike, of Plymouth, N. II., in August, 1871. BUESSER, ELIZABETH, MRS., Widow of Henry, Sec. 13; Johnsburg P. 0. BUGNER, JOHN, Farmer; Juhnsburg. BUGNER, MARTIN, Laborer; Johnsburg. BUGBEE, ORSON, Clerk of P.rry & Martin; McIIenry. BUSS, BERNARD. Depot Agent C. & N. W. R. R. ; McHenry. BUTLER, RICHARD, Laboicr ; W. McHenry. 276 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. CARR, WM. D., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Ringwood P. 0. CARR, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Ringwood P. 0. CARR, JABEZ, Farmer, Sec. 4; Ringwood P. 0. CARR, R. H., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Ringwood P. O. CARR, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec; 8 ; Ringwood P. 0. CARTER, C. S., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Ringwood P. 0. CHARLES, CHARLES, Saloon Keeper ; Johnsburg. CHASE, JOSHUA, Carpenter ; Ringwood. CHASE, ELI F., Farmer ; Ringwood. CHASE, H. J., Lives with father, Joshua ; Ringwood. CHASE, MINARD M., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Ringwood P. 0. CLARK, CHARLES E., Steamboatman ; McHenry. CLAXTON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 31, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. CLEARY, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; McHenry P. 0. COATS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Ringwood P. 0. COATS, JOHN, Lives on farm of G. Swazey, Sec. 4 ; Ringwood P. 0. COLBY, HENRY, Druggist and Town Clerk; McHenry. COLBY, N. S., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; McHenry P. 0. COLBY, ALLAN P., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; McHenry P. 0. COLBY, WALLACE, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; McHenry P. 0. COLBY, PAGE, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; McHenry P. 0. * COLBY, WILLIARD, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; McHenry P. 0. COLBY, GEO. W., Lives with father, Sec. 23; McHenry P. 0. COLBY, CHAS. E., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 22 ; McHenry P. 0. ; born in McHenry Township, September 14, 1844; lived in county ever since ; owns 176f acres of land. Married Arminda F. Talbott, in Nunda Township, McHenry Co., December 25, 1864, who was born in Lake Co., February 19, 1845 ; has two chil- dren Fred. T., born October 24, 1865, and Caroline M., born February 2, 1876. COLEMAN, FRANZ, Farmer, Sec. 20, Range 9 ; McHenry P. 0. COLEM AN, MATTHIAS, Laborer ; McHenry. COLYER, SHELDON, Miller; McHenry. COVILL, SIMON, Lives with father, Sec. 31, Range 9; McHenry P. 0. COVILL, WM. S., Farmer, Sec. 31, Range 9 ; McHenry P. 0. CRABTREE, 0. C., Blacksmith; W. McHenry. CRISTY, JOS. W., General Merchant and Postmaster; Ringwood. CURTIS, C. B., Farmer and Proprietor Pickle Factory ; McHenry. CURTIS, GEORGE, Laborer ; McHenry. CUSTER, HOB ART, Laborer ; Johnsburg P. 0. DANNY, L., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; McHenry P. 0. DATES, L., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Ringwood P. O. DAVIS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; W. McHenry. DAYMENT, THOMAS, Miller ; W. McHenry. DEAS, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; McHenry P. 0. DEGEN, NICHOLAS, Farmer ; Johnsburg P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 277 DIETRICH, THpMAS, Farmer, Sec. 30, R. 9 ; McHcnry P. O. DODGE, SOLOMON, Farmer and Mechanic ; Ringwood ; born in Johnson, Lamoille Co., Vt., April 20, 1811 ; came to this county in October, 1844; owns 25 acres in Ringwood. Married Mary A. Halsy, September 19, 1869, of English. Prairie, McHenry Co., September 8, 1840 ; has one child, Edmund Herbert Dodge, born May 23, 1873. DODGE, AMOS, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Ringwood P. 0. DODGE, ERWIN, works with father, Sec. 4; Ringwood P. 0. DODGE, WILLIAM, works with father, Sec. 4 ; Ringwood P. 0. DRAPER, JOSEPH, Blacksmith and Carpenter ; W. McHenry. DUFIELD, J. A., Sewing Machine Agent; W. McHenry. DUNN, J. L., Farmer, Sec. 33; McHenry P. 0. DYER, ERWIN, Laborer ; W. McHenry. EDWARDS, ROYAL, Carpenter and Joiner ; McHenry. ELLIS, F. J., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Ringwood P. 0. ELDRIDGE, C. T., Produce and Stock Dealer ; McHenry P. 0. ; born in Ran- dall, Kenosha Co., Wis., June 15, 1841 ; came to this county April 1, 1874 ; owns village lot ; was in First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery. Married L. M. Carpenter, April 12, 1870, who was born in Goshen, Hampshire Co., Mass., August 31, 1843, and came to Wisconsin when five years old ; had three children George Archie, born January 31, 1871; Lottie A., born October 2. 1872, died April 9, 1874, and Harry, born April 11, 1875. ELLSWORTH, F. B. ; W. McHenry P. 0. ENGELN, MATTHIAS, Gunsmith ; McHenry. EVANSON, JOHN, General Merchant ; W. McHenry. EVERSON, - - General Merchant ; McHenry. FEGERS, H. M., Rev., Johnsburg ; born in Prussia, April 18, 1843 ; came to McHenry Co. February 27, 1869; graduated in the "University of St. Mary's of the Lake," Chicago, in 1867, and in the Seminary of St. Francis, Milwaukee, in 1868 ; ordained Clergyman of the Catholic Church January 29, 1869. FESTERS, J. B., Farmer, Sec. 20, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. FISHER, AUGUST, Butcher ; McHenry. FISHER, WILLIAM, Butcher; McHenry. FLUSKEY, J. S., Harness Maker; McHenry. FORTH, WM., JR., Labour; Ringwood P. 0. FORD, B. A., Photographer ; McHeury P. 0. FRANCISCO, CHAUNCEY, Stone Mason ; McHenry. FRANCISCO, S., MRS., Widow, Sec. 31 ; Ostend P. 0. FRANC fSCO, LYMAN, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Ostend P. 0. FRANCISCO, JOHN, Farmer: Ostend P. 0. FRANCISCO, ALBERT. Farmer; Ostend P. 0. FRANCISCO, LEVI, Farmer; Ostend P. O. 278 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNT*. FRANCISCO, LUCIAN, Manufacturer of Carriages, Wagons and Farming Implements; W. McHenry ; born near Ann Arbor, Mich., July 28, 1827; came to this county in 1847 ; owns 247 acres of land, and three lots in town. Married Julia Kimball, December 1, 1861 ; born September 19, 1843; had seven children, six living Martha Jane, September 27, 1863; Jason, April 3, 1865 /, Alonzo Beda, March 12, 1867; Eva, October 19,1869; Rosa Luvilla, September 18, 1870; Willie Guy, September 1, 1872, and Tamason, August 19, 1874, died August 29, 1875. FRENCH, CHARLES, Laborer ; Ringwood P. 0. FRETT, WILLIAM F., Farmer, Sec. 7, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. FRETT, ALBANY, Carpenter and Joiner ; McHenry P. 0. FRIZER, JOHN, Laborer; Ringwood P. 0. FRIEND, STEPHEN H., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Ostend P. 0. FRIEND, JOHN, Sa., Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Johnsburg P. 0. FRIEND, KATHARINA, Widow, Sec. 1 ; Johnsburg P. 0. FRIEND, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 6, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. FRIEND, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 6, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. FRIEND, PETER] Farmer, Sec. 19, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. FRIEND, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 19, R. 9; Johnsburg P. 0. FRIEND, J. F., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Johnsburg P. 0. FRIEND, MATTHIAS. Sa., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Johnsburg P. 0. FRIEND, N. L., Farmer,Sec. 12 ; Johnsburg P. 0. FRIEND, STEPHEN, 2D, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Johnsburg P. O. FRIEND, MATTHEW N., Farmer, Sec. 7,R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. FRIEND, JOSEPH, Sa., Carpenter and Joiner, Sec. 14 ; Johnsburg P. 0. GAGE, GEORGE, Surveyor; McHenry; born in Litchfield, Herkimer Co., N. J., August 30, 1813 ; came to Illinois in May, 1835 ; settled at Gage's Luke, Mc- Henry Co. (now Lake Co.), November, 1835 ; County Surveyor, Representative and Senator in State Legislature. Married Martha Persis Heald, July 4, 1838 ; she was born in Frankfort, Herkimer Co., N. Y., October 7, 1817 ; has four chil- dren Alsina, born October 5, 1839; Ellen, May 31, 1844; Maria, May 2, 1847, and Georgia, May 7, 1849 ; all married, living near home. GIBSON, RILEY, Farmer, Sec, 32, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. GIFFORD, J. C., Fanner, Sec. 27 ; McHenry P. 0. GIESLER, PHILIP, General Merchant ; Johnsburg. GILBERT, B., Grocer and Crockery Merchant ; W. McHenry. GILBERT, A. B., Druggist ; W. McHenry. GILLIS, JOSEPH, Saloon Keeper ; McHenry. GRANGER, F. K., Attorney at Law aud General Merchant ; McHenry ; born in Sodus Township, Wayne Co., N. Y., May 16, 1832; came to McHen'y Co. in 1855 ; member of the Twenty-eighth, Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth General Assem- bly, and reflected to Legislature at Presidential election of 1876 ; had four children by second wife Ada Augusta, Alciion Case, Charles Henry and Edwin Parsons. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 279 GREGORY, H. S., Harness Maker; McHenry. GRISWOLD, E., Farmer; McHenry. GREEN, JOHN, Farmer ; Ringwood P. 0. GRtSWOLD, W. G., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Ringwood P. 0. HABART, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Ostend P. 0. HALL, E. F., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Ringwood P. 0. HALL, CLARK, Lives with father, Sec. 19 ; Ringwood P. 0. HALPIN, THOMAS, Laborer ; McHenry. HALL, DAVID, Lives with father, Sec. 19 ; Ringwood P. 0. * HANLEY, S. B., Miller; W. McHenry. HANLEY, E. J., Brakeman ; W. McHenry. H ANLEY, A. H., Farmer, Miller and Brickmaker, Sec. 34; McHenry P. 0. ; born at Olean, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., August 23, 1816 ; lived in Hector, Tompkins Co., N. Y., until 1836 ; came to McHenry Co. March 7, 1837, all the way by wagon, then 20 years of age ; owns 760 acres of land. Married Susan Sherman, October 3, 1841 ; she was born December 15, 1819 ; had five children Emma, born July 30, 1842, lived thirty days ; Samuel Benson, August 29, 1843 ; George Hamilton, May 9, 1846; John Edwin, January 16, 1849; Daniel Francis, November 22 1863 ; sons living on the farm. HARRISON, WM. H., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Ringwood P. 0. HARRISON, JOHN, Farmer and Capitalist ; Ringwood. HARRISON, CHARLES, Depot Agent ; Ringwood. HARSH, ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Ringwood P. 0. HAUPRICH, PHILIP, Blacksmith ; McHenry. HAWKINS, WILLIAM, Harness Maker ; McHenry. HEB ARD, F. A., Carpenter and Joiner ; McHenry ; born in Ulster Township, Bradford Co., Pa., January 31, 1816 ; came to this county October 3, 1846; owns three acres in McHenry. Married Eliza E. Tuttle, October 12, 1842, who was born March 31, 1814, and died in Brown Co., Minn., August 12, 1861 ; had two children NizzaD., born August 15, 1850 ; Florence J., September 20, 1834, died October 10, 1854. Married Mrs, Mary A. Plummer, July 12, 1862 (maiden name Fisher), who was born in Charlotte, Me., May 17, 1825. Eldest daughter married R. Holly. HEIN, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 5, R, 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. HEIN, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; McHenry P. 0. HENNER, J. P.^ Farmer, Sec. 14 ; McHenry P. 0. HENNER, MATTHIAS, Saloon Keeper; Johnsburg. HERBES, JOHN, Brewer ; McHenry. HESS, NICHOLAS, SR., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Johnsburg P. 0. HETZEL, JACOB, Barber ; McHenry. HINES, J. S., Farmer ; W. McHenry. HOB ART, ELIZA A., Mrs., Widow, Sec. 30 ; Ostend P. 0. Married Lucius J. Hobart, April 6, 1847 ; born Feb. 12, 1822 and died October 9, 1869. She was 280 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. born in Yorkshire, England, March 27, 1827 ; came to this country June 17, 1836, with her father Matthew and mother Sarah Carr ; owns 157 acres of land ; has six children, two married, the rest living with mother. HOGAN, THOMAS, Laborer ; W. McHenry. HOGAN, JOHN, Miller ; McHenry. HOLMES, H. D., Laborer; McHenry. HOLMES, H. N., Carpenter and Wagon Maker; McHenry. HOLMES. N. L., Laborer; McHenry. HOWlRD, CHESTER, Trapper and Hunter; McHenry. HOWARD, ORLANDO J., Physician ; McHenry ; born in Madison Co., N. Y., October 12, 181G ; came to McHenry Co. January 6, 1867 ; owns fourlots and resi- dence and store, valued at $4,000 ; was Postmaster in Ohio, under Abraham Lin- coln's Administration. Married Juliet Gould, of Hopkinton, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y.. February 14, 1836 ; had six children. Married Rebecca C. Hamilton, of Hartford, Conn., April 15, 1875. HOWE, EUGENE, Clerk for J. Storey; McHenry. HOWE, EDGAR, Saloon Keeper; McHenry. HOWE, A. L., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; McHenry P. 0. HOWE, J. L., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; McHenry P. 0. HUEMANN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 24; McHenry P.O.; born in Coblentz, Prussia, August 7, 1827 ; came to the United States November 15, 1851, and to McHenry Co. June 23, 1852 ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $4,500 ; has been Town Collector two years, and Assessor five years. Married Margaret Smith, of Coblentz, Prussia, September 14, 1854; had ten children, all living. HUTSON, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; McHenry P. 0. INGALS, D. F., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Ringwood P. 0. INGALS, A. 0., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Ostend P. 0. JACOBS, JOHN, Farmer; Johnsburg P. 0. JECKS, WM. A., Lives with father, Sec. 29 ; McHenry P. 0. JECKS, ISAAC, Farmer; Sec. 29; McHenry P. 0. JORDAN, CHAS. B., Clerk for Perry & Martin ; McHenry. JUNG, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; McHenry P. 0. JUNG, FRANK, Farmer and Teacher; Johnsburg P. 0. JUNGEN, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Johnsburg P. 0. JUSTEN, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; McHenry P. 0. JUSTEN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 18, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. KAMP. PETER, Mason and Farmer, Sec. 14; Johnsburg P. 0. KARGES, JOHN, Proprietor of McHenry House ; McHenry. KEHR, MATTHIAS, Farmer, Sec. 7, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. KERNEBECK, B, H., Farmer, Sec. 20, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. KERNEBECK, J. B., Farmer, Sec. 20, R. 9 ; Johnsburg, P. 0. KELTER, MICHAEL, Carpenter and Joiner ; McHenry. KIMBALL, FRANK, Laborer ; McHenry. DIRECTORY OF MoIIENRY COUNTY. 281 KISGEN, HENRY, Carpenter and Joiner ; McHenry. KING, JACOB, Farmer ; McHenry P. 0. KLEIN, WM., Farmer, Sec. 18, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. KLAPPERICK, P. H., Farmer, Sec. 7, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. KNOX, THOMAS, Saloon Keeper ; McHenry. KRETSHMER, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 5, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. KUHNARD, CHARLES, General Merchant ; Johnsburg. LADD, J. C., 'Lives with father. Sec. 3 ; Ringwood P. 0. LADD, WESLEY, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Ringwood P. 0. ; born in Hebron, Grafton Co., N. H., December 5, 1810 ; his grandparents were the first settlers of New Hampshire; his mother's name was Pike; came to this county July, 1837, and lives where first located ; owns over 400 acres of land as homestead. Married Caro- line Colburn, September 27, 1846 ; born in same town April 7, 1811 ; died Octo- ber 1, 1853 ; had two children, James C., born August 12, 1847, and Frederica E., April 3, 1849. Married Phoebe Haley, July 2, 1854 ; born in Byron, Genesee Co., N. Y., November 6, 1827 ; had six children Amelia S., born July 2, 1855 ; Nellie C., November 2, 1856 ; Carrie C., October 10, 1858 ; Anna E., December 13, 1860 lived twelve days; Elma E., February 27, 1862; Mary A., March, 1865. LAWRENCE, 0. L., Laborer ; Ringwood. LAWRENCE, JOSEPH, Laborer ; Ringwood. LAUGH AM, WILLIAM, Stock Dealer ; Ringwood. LATTER, NICOLAS, Merchant Tailor and Gents' Furnishing Goods (of the firm of Lauer & Becker) ; McHenry ; born in Chicago, August 9, 1849 ; moved to Kenosha, 1856 ; came to McHenry March 14, 1876 ; has worked at tailoring for ten years. Married Lizzie Robling, September 28, 1871, who was born in Keno- sha, January 28, 1851 ; has one child, Berndiena, born in Kenosha. Wis., Decem- ber 6, 1875. LENZEN JOHN, Farmer and General Produce Merchant ; McHenry ; born in Prussia, April 8, 1843; came to this county 1852. Married Adelheid K. Kony, May 15, 1862, who was born in Prussia, March 13, 1844, and died May 11, 1876 ; had five children Benjamin, born April 21, 1863 ; John A., October 11, 1866; An- nie, March 23, 1869, who died November 21, 1870; John Martin, May 18, 1871, who died May 20, 1871, and Maggie, born February 7, 1873. Married Mary Friend, September 22, 1876, who was born in Prussia, December 18, 1855. LIEKEIN, PETER, Jeweler ; McHenry. LINCOLN, ADDISON, Laborer ; McHenry. LUFF, H. D., Proprietor Fox River Flouring Mills. LUG, MATTHIAS, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Johnsburg P. 0. LUMLEY, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Ringwood P. 0. LUMLEY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Ringwood P. 0. LYNCH, JAMES, Painter ; W. McHenry. MADOLE, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Ringwood P. 0. MARTIN, A. A.. General Merchant ; McHenry. 282 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. MAYES, F. G., Merchant Tailor ; McHenry. MAY, GERTRUDE, Mas., Widow. Sec. 18. R. 9 : Johnsburg P. 0. MAY, MARTIN, Blacksmith; Johnsburg. MAY, JOHN, Lives on farm of Mrs. Benalkin. Sec. 24; Johnsburg. MAYERS, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 5, R. 9 ; Johnsbury P. 0. MADDEN, HENRY, Harness Maker ; McHenry. McOMBER, JOHN, SR., Carpenter and Joiner ; McHenry. McCRARY. A. C., Carpenter and Joiner; W. McHenry. MCLEAN, H. W., Farmer, Sec. 22; McHenry P. 0. ; born in Columbia Co., N. Y., March 10, 1809; came to McHenry Co. in September, 1836; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000 ; located the town of Oswego, Kendall Co.. 111. ; made the first claim, in 1836, to land now McHenry. Married Ursula Northrup, of McHeury Township, May 17. 1849 ; had six children ; one dead. McLEAN, W. A., Lives with his father, Sec. 22 ; McHenry P. 0. McOMBER H. M., Clerk of 0. Bishop; McHenry. McDONALD, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; W. McHenry. MEAD, H. C., Stock Raiser and Dairyman, Sec. 28; McHenry P. 0.; born in Pittsford, Vt., July 31, 1839 ; came to this county in 1844 ; owns 204 acres of land ; commenced a course of study at Woodstock University in 1859 ; at the break- ing out of the Rebellion, enlisted in Co. A, Fifteenth Regt. 111. Vol. Inf., and served three years. Married Lozett A. Kennedy, daughter of Andrew and Laura Kennedy, September 27, 1864, who was born in Richmond/ McHenry Co., September 23, 1842 ; had five children Willie H., born October 6, 1865 ; Earl Leorr, December 21, 1867 ; Hattie L., May 27, 1870, and Leon and Lillian (twins), born November 4, 1872, and died August 22, 1873, and September 14, 1873. His father, William 5. Mead, was born in Pittsford, Vt., April 30, 1809, and died in McHenry April 17, 1876 ; came to this county in 1844 ; was Captain of Independent Rifle Company, Pittsford, Vt., five years. Married Lucretia Kimball in 1835, who was born in Kingston, Vt.. June 26, 1812 ; had three children Harriet, born September 26, 1836 ; Frank, May 25, 1843, and H. C. MERCHANT, GEORGE E., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Ringwood P. 0. MICHAELS, SIMON, General Merchant; Johnsburg. MICHAELS, JOSEPH, Farmer ; Johnsburg. MILLER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 5, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. MILLER, MARIA, Farmer, Sec. 18, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. MILLER, JACOB, 2D, Farmer, Sec. 29, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. MILLER, HENRY, Marble Dealer, Johnsburg. MILLER, JACOB, SK., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Johnsburg P. 0. MOREY, C. H., Insurance Agent, McHenry. MILLER, J. A., Farmer, Sec. 13; Johnsburg P. 0. MOLITOR, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Johnsburg P. 0. MOLITOR, JOHN, Lives with his father, Sec. 13 ; Johnsburg P. 0. MORRISON, JAS. E., Physician and Surgeon ; W. McHenry. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 283 MOSES, WILLIAM, Clerk for P. D. Smith ; McHenry. MORSE, L., Farmer ; McHenry P. 0. MYERS, JOSEPH, Farmer ; Ringwood P. 0. MYERS, ANTON, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Johnsburg P. 0. . NARDQUIST, G., Blacksmith ; McHenry. NASH, J. F., School Teacher; McHenry. NELL, HENRY, Farmer ; Johnsburg. NETT, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Johnsburg P. 0. NICKLE, WILLIAM, School Teacher ; Ringwood P. 0. NICHOLS, H. H., Laborer ; McHenry. NIESSEN, MARTIN, Postmaster ; Johnsburg. NOONEN, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Ringwood P. 0. NORTON, WILLIAM, Laborer ; McHenry. NOURSE, JAMES E , Farmer, Sec. 21 ; McHenry P. 0. OEFLING, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Johnsburg P. 0. OWEN, O. W., Watchmaker and Organ Dealer ; McHenry. OWEN, M. EDWIN; born in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., N. Y., May 27, 1821 ; removed to village of McHenry, June 11, 1838 ; with brothers, built the Fox River Valley Flour Mills in 1852. Married Amy V. Warner, April 2, 1854; she died March 30, 1872, leaving seven children Geo. Washington, born August 4, 1855 ; Oliver Norton, June 1, 1857 ; Mary Laura, July 1, 1859 ; Edwin Warner, Decem- ber 6, 1861; Charles Starr, September 23, 1863; Lewis Hunn, March 3, 1868; Amy Cornelia, September 18, 1871 ; McHenry P. 0. OWEN, GEORGE, lives with father, E. M. ; McHenry. PAGE, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; McHenry P. 0. PAGE, FRANK, lives with his father, Sec. 33 ; McHenry P. 0. PALMER, JOSEPH, Boot and Shoe Dealer ; Johnsburg. PARKER, FRANK, with father Winslow Parker ; W. McHenry. PARKER, WINSLOW, Hotel Keeper; McHenry; born in Collins, Erie Co., N. Y., July 3, 1823 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1845. Married Eliza Sherman, October 8, 1848, who was born March 10, 1828, in Shrewsbury, Rutland Co., Vt. ; had six children Frank A., born August 28, 1849 ; Theresa, January 22, 1852; Sarah Eliza, November 10, 1855; Virginia R., June 3, 1858; Nettie, September 10, 1866, and died January 5, 1868, and Willie J., March 4, and died. PERRY, JAMES B., Justice of the. Peace ; Mc*Henry. PERKINS, EDWIN, Carpenter and Joiner; McHenry. PHALON, PATRICK. Farmer, Sec. 35 ; McHenry P. 0. PITZEN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 17, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. POTTER, SIMON, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Ringwood P. 0. PULFERMACKER, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Johnsburg P. O. RAINTHORPE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Ringwood P. 0. RAINTHORPE, BENJ., lives with father, Sec. 10 ; Ringwood P. 0. ROGMONT, STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; McHenry P. 0. 284 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. RALSTON, JOHN, Farmer, s. w. Sec. 34; McHenry P. 0.; born in Philadel- phia, Pa., October 16, 1834; came to this county in March, 1856 ; owns 86 acres of land. Married Celesta Bresce, of Pittsford, Vt., at McHenry, September 27, 1859, who was born May 30, 1834; she came to this county in 1854; had five children Thomas E., born October 17, 1860, died September 21, 1861 ; Carlton F., born March 28, 1862 ; Annie J., born May 9, 1864 ; Viola C., born March 29, 1868 died February 27, 1869 ; John C., born March 23, 1875. ROSS, MICHAEL, Marble Worker ; Johnsburg. ROTHERMEL, JACOB, Saloon Keeper ; Johnsburg. ROTHERMEL, PETER, Carpenter and Builder ; Johnsburg. ROTHERMEL, GEORGE, Carriage Maker ; McHenry. ROUSE, CHARLES, Barber ; W. McHenry. ROWEN, HELENA J., Widow, Sec. 9, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SABBEL, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SAYLER, J. R., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 32 ; McHenry P. 0. SCHAEFFER, PETER, Lives with father, Sec. 9, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SCHAEFFER, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; McHenry P. 0. SCHAEFFER, J. P., Farmer, Sec. 9, R. 9; Johnsburg P. 0. SCHAEFFER, PHILIP, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SCHAEFFER, MATTHIAS, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SCHAEFFER, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SCHEID, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SCHEID, PETER, Blacksmith ; Johnsburg. SCHNEIDER, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SCHNOR, FRITZ, Shoemaker ; W. McHenry. SCHRIMER, WILLIAM, Laborer ; W. McHenry. SCHRIMER, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 19; Johnsburg P. 0. SCHRIMER, GEORGE, Saloon and Restaurant Keeper ; W. McHenry. SEEBER, GARRETT, Farmer and Carpenter ; W. McHenry. SHERMAN, S. S., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; McHenry P. 0. SHERBURNE, R. H., Farmer, Sec. 18; Ring-wood P. 0. SHOEMAKER, JOHN F., Farmer and Tailor, Sec. 1 ; Johnsburg P. O. SHOEMAKER, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SHOEMAKER, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 18, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SHUNEMAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29, R. 9 ; Johasburg P. 0. SHIMELS, MATTHIAS, Farmer ; McHenry. SIMMONS, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 16; Ringwood P. 0. SIMMONS, SAMUEL, Farmer; Ringwood; born in Chittenden, Rutland Co., Vt., October 12, 1801 ; came to this county in 1855; owned 360 acres of land; sold all but 6 acres in Ringwood and 36 acres of old farm ; valuation of property, $12,000 ; Class Leader, Steward and Trustee of M. E. Church for fifty years. Married Lucy Parrish, of Chittenden, Vt,, March 27, 1825, who died December 2, 1873 ; had six children, four living. SIMPSON, R., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Ringwood P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 285 SIMPSON, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Ringwood P. 0. SLAFTER, D. E., Laborer; McHenry. SMITH, W. V., Carpenter and Joiner ; W. McHenry. SMITH, J. J., Lives with his father, Sherman; McHenry. SMITH, JACOB F., Farmer, Sec. 24; Johnsburg P. 0. SMITH, JOHN P., Farmer, Sec. 30, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SMITH, PETER, Lives on farm of J. Smith, Sec. 6, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SMITH, JOHN F., Farmer, Sec. 6, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SMITH, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; McHenry P. 0. SMITH, JACOB, SR., Farmer, Sec. 6, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SMITH, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec. 18, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SMITH, STEPHEN M., Farmer/Sec. 19, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SMITH, JOHN W., Farmer, Sec. 16; Ringwood P. 0.; born in Johnston, Franklin, now Lamoille, Co., Vt., July 12, 1806 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1841 ; owns 1,100 acres of land ; has been Supervisor one year, and Postmaster. Married Clarissa C. Clemmons, of Hyde Park, Vt., in November, 1825 ; had ten children, four living. Married Lyntha A. Griswold, of Johnston, Lamoille Co., Vt., in 1850 ; had six children, all living. Has been a dealer in general merchandise. SMITH, JOHN A., Farmer, Sec. 30, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SMITH, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 13, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. SMITH, JOHN M., Hardware Dealer and Postmaster; McHenry. SMITH, D. S , Wool Buyer; McHenry. SMITH, PHILO .D., General Merchant ; McHenry. SMITH, F. B., Lives on farm of G. W. Smith, Sec. 16 ; Ringwood P. 0. SMITH, WILLIAM L., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Ringwood P. 0. SMITH, AARON, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Ringwood P. 0. SMITH, HARRISON C., Lumber and Produce Merchant; McHenry; born in Johnson, Lamoille Co., Vt., April 1, 1837 ; came to this county in 1840 ; has been Supervisor. Married Alsena Gage, October 5, 1858, who was born in Lake Co., 111., October 5, 1839 ; has six children George, born July 27, 1859 ; Marian, April 18, 1861; Henry, September 24, 1862; Hattie, June 7,1864; Martha, November 16, 1867, and Alsena, November 12, 1876. SOMERS, G. A., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Ringwood P. 0. SOMERS, EDWARD, Farmer, with his father, Sec. 29 ; Ringwood P. O. SOMERS, CLARENCE, Lives with father, Sec. 29 ; Ringwood P. 0. STEBBINS, R. L., Tinner and Clerk of J. M. Smith ; McHenry. STEFFENS, LEONARD, Boot and Shoe Maker ; Johnsburg. STEGMAN, CHRISTOFF, Laborer ; McHenry. STEVENSON, SHERMAN, Farmer (Renter), Sec. 8 ; Ringwood P. 0. STEVENS, N. D., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Ringwood P. < >. STEVENS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Ringwood P. 0. STILLING, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 30, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. L STILLING, HENRY, Lives with father, Sec. 30, R. 9j Johnsburg P. 0. 286 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY STODDARD, L., General Merchant ; McHenry. STOCK, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 29, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. STOCKER, SAMUEL, Farmer ; McHenry P. 0. STURDEVANT, JOHN, Merchant and Carpenter ; W. McHenry. STORY, JACOB, Hardware Merchant ; McHenry. SUTTON, PHILIP, 3D, Farmer (Renter), Sec. 28; McHenry P. 0. SUTTON, JAMES, Farmer ; W. McHenry. SUTTON, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; McHenry P. 0. SUTTON, EDWARD, Laborer ; McHenry. SWAN, HENRY, Farmer, Sec 5 ; Ringwood P. 0. SWAN, A. G., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 7 ; Ringwood P. 0. ; born in Rome, Oneida Co., N. Y., June 18, 1836 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1849 ; lived in Min- nesota six years ; owns 193 acres of land. Married Achsah M. Chandler, of Anns- ville, Oneida Co., N. Y., November 25, 1867 ; had four children, three living Earl, Edith M. and Ralph B. TANNER, HARVEY, Farmer and Postmaster, Sec. 19 ; Ostend P. 0. ; born Chester Township, Hampden Co., Mass., July 9, 1799 ; came to Ohio in 1814, and to this county in July, 1844 ; owns 200 acres of land. Married Catharine D. Hart, of Brandon, Rutland Co., Vt., February 8, 1859 ; has five children. TERENCE, A. F., Dealer in Horses ; McHenry P. 0. TENYEN, BERNARD, Farmer, Sec. 20, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. TILTON, W. F., Blacksmith ; McHenry. THELEN, STEPHEN, Shoemaker ; Johnsburg. THELEN, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 18, R. 9 ; Johnsburg P. 0. THOMAS, WILLIAM H., Farmer, Sec. 26 ; McHenry P. 0. THOMAS, ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; McHenry P. 0. THOMPSON, E. H., Farmer (Renter), Sec. 29 ; McHenry P. 0. TONGE, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Johnsburg P. 0. THURRELL, JOHN, Stone Mason and Plasterer ; McHenry. THURLWELL, RUTH A., Mrs., Lives on s. e. Sec. 31, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. ; born in Athens, Steuben Co., N. Y., August 5, 1842. Married Andrew E. Wells, August 19, 1860, who was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., September 6, 1827, and died February 8, 1875; had three children Byron, born June 21, 1862, died May 20, 1864; Jencks Peter, born February 22, 1864; Clarence A., born June 15, 1871. Married John Thurlwell, July 22, 1876, who was born in Yorkshire, England, April 22, 1827. UPHOFF, ALBERT, Farmer, Sec. 32, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. VASEY, J. E., Farmer; Ringwood P. 0. VAN SLYKE, J., Publisher and Editor of McHenry Plaindeakr ; born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., August 21, 1837; came to McHenry Co. in 1870; was Captain in the army. Married Rachel Mills, of St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., November 28, 1858 ; has four children. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 287 VALENTINE, FRANK, Adopted son of R. Simpson; Ringwood. WEBER, MATTHIAS, Laborer ; McHenry. WAITE, LEWIS, Carpenter and Joiner; McHenry. WALCH, WILLIAM, Harness Maker ; McHenry. WALKER, S. H., Farmer and Capitalist; Ringwood. WATERMAN, L. H., Farmer, Sec. 2; Ringwood P. 0. WALKINGTON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Ringwood P. 0. WALSH, THOS., Clerk for P. D. Smith ; McHenry. WAGNER, B. E., Farmer, Sec. 31, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. WAGNER, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 32, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. WATERMAN, WALTER, lives with father, Sec. 2 ; Ringwood P. 0. WATTLES, HOMER, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; McHenry P. 0. WEBER, ANTON, Blacksmith ; McHenry. WEBER, HOBART, Laborer ; McHenry. WEBER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; McHenry P. 0. WELCH, J. F., works in Pickle Factory ; W. McHenry. WELCH, JOSEPH, Laborer; McHenry. WELCH, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; W. McHenry P. 0. WENDEL, ERNEST, Carpenter and Joiner ; McHenry. WHEELER, E. S., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; McHenry P. 0. WHEELER, HINTON, Laborer; McHenry. WHIGHTM AN, HENRY E., Livery Stable Keeper ; McHenry. WHIGHTMAN, MARY, MRS., Widow ; McHenry. WHITING, FREEMAN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17 ; Ringwood P. 0. ; born in Johnston, Vt., January 8, 1822 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1844 ; owns 520 acres of land. Married Lucy Smith, of Johnston, Vt., January 8, 1850 ; has four chifdren Delbert A., Laura, Lillian and Abby ; all living. WHITING, A. 0., Farmer, Sec. 20; McHenry P. 0. WILSON, D. C., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; McHenry P. 0. WINKELS, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Johnsburg P. 0. WINKELS, MICHAEL, Farmer ; Johnsburg. WIEDEMANN, JOSEPH, Cheese Manufacturer; McHenry; born in Kempton, Bavaria, March 19, 1837 ; came to the United States in 1860, and to this county March 18, 1874 ; owns property where he resides. Married Anna Wiedemann in Chicago, February 29, 1869, who was born in Augsburg, Bavaria, June 27, 1843 ; has three children M. Barbara, born September 5, 1872 ; John Carl, born July 20, 1874, and F. Theodore, born March 20, 1876. WIRFS, CASPER, Saloon Keeper ; W. McHenry. WOODRUFF, W. C., Works on farm of F. Whiting, Sec. 17 ; Ringwood P. 0. WRIGHT, ROBERT, Shoemaker ; McHenry. WRIGHT, ISRAEL, Farmer, Sec. 27; McHenry P. 0. 288 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. McHENRY BUSINESS DIRECTORY R. BISHOP, PROPRIETOR OF FOX RIVER VALLEY FLODRING-MILLS And Manufacturer of all kinds of IIMCPI^EMEIVTS. PARKER HOUSE, fe SO1V, PROPRIETORS. E. F.*ELDRIDGE, PRODUCE AND STOCK DEALER. GEORGE CAGE, LUCIAN FRANCISCO, MANUFACTURER OF CARRIAGES, WAGONS AND IMPLEMENTS. F. A. HEBARD, STJIR^ZEYOIR,. CARPENTER AND JOINER, F. K. GRANGER, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND MERCHANT. McHENRY PLAINDEALER, J. VAN SLYKE, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. OELANDO J, HOWARD, M, D,, PHYSICIAN. JOSEPH WIEDEMANN, R. A. BUCKLAND, Ctese Mannfactnrer ani Nurseryman, RIN G- AVOO3D. JOHN LENZEN, HANLEY & SONS, MILLERS AND BEIGE MAKERS. H. C. SMITH, GENERAL PRODUCE. LUMBER AND PRODUCE. NEAR DEPOT, D IE -A. Ij IE K, S I3ST Ready-made Olothiog, Hats and daps and licnts' FurDishiog Goods. ALL WOKK WARRANTED. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 289 McHENRY BUSINESS DIRECTORY. BISHOP, JACOB, Stone Mason and Plasterer. BOUSLETT, JACOB, Saloon Keeper. BEERS, E. A., Physician and Surgeon. BUCK, JOSEPH, Saloon Keeper. BLECK BROS., Furniture Dealers. BLECK & BENTFIELD, General Merchants. BUCKLIN & STEVENS, General Merchants ; W. McHenry. BEST, FRANCIS, Bakery. BROWN, H. F., Physician. COLBY, HENRY, Druggist, DRAPER, JOSEPH, Blacksmith and Carpenter. ENGELN, MATTHIAS. Gunsmith. FISHER BROS., Meat Market. GILBERT, B., Grocer and Confectioner ; W. McHenry. GILBERT, A. B., Druggist ; W. McHenry. HERBES, JOHN, Brewery. KNOX, THOS., Saloon Keeper. LIEKEIN, PETER, Jeweler. LANSING, JOHN, General Merchant and Dealer in Stock ; W. McHenry. McHENRY HOUSE, John Karges, Proprietor. MA YES, F. G., Merchant Tailor. NARDQUIST & WEBER, Blacksmiths. PERRY & MARTIN, General Merchants. PERKINS, EDWIN, Carpenter and Joiner. ROTHERMEL, GEORGE, Carriage Maker. SCHRIMER, GEORGE, Saloon and Restaurant ; W. McHenry. SMITH, J. M., Hardware Merchant; W. McHenry. SMITH & SNYDER, Lumber Dealers ; W. McHenry. SMITH. PHILO D., General Merchant. SEARLES, S., MRS., Millinery. STODDARD, L., General Merchant. 290 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. STORY, JACOB, Hardware Merchant. WAITE, LEWIS, Carpenter and Joiner. WRIGHT, ROBERT, Boot and Shoemaker. WHIGHTMAN, HENRY, Livery Stable. WIRFS, CASPER, Saloon and Restaurant ; W. McHenry. WALCH, WILLIAM., Harness Maker. JOHNSBURG BUSINESS DIRECTORY, BOUSLETT, LEONARD, Dry Goods Merchant. CHARLES, CHARLES, Saloon Keeper. HENNER, MATTHIAS, Saloon Keeper. KUHNARD, CHARLES, General Merchant. MILLER, HENRY, Dealer in Marble. MAY, MARTIN, Blacksmith. MICHAELS, SIMON, General Merchant. PALMER, JOSEPH, Shoemaker. ROTHERMEL, JACOB, Saloon Keeper. STEFFENS, LEONARD, Boots and Shoes. THELEN, STEPHEN, Boots and Shoes. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 291 NUNDA TOWNSHIP. ADAMS, BERNARD, Farmer, n. w. Sec. 5; Volo P. 0.; born in the town- ship of Grant, Lake Co., 111., February 24, 1850; came to McHenry Co. March 15, 1876 ; is a renter ; value of property, $500. Married Margaret Cossmar, of Ger- many, December 30, 1874 ; has one child. ALLENSBY, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 8, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. AMES, GEORGE W., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Nunda P. 0. ; born in Wauconda, Lake Co., 111. ; came to McHenry Co. in September, 1857 ; owns 63 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; was Private in Co. I, Fifty-second 111. Vol. Inf. Married Eliza A. McMillan, of Nunda, McHenry Co., 111., October 12, 1870; has three children. ANDRUS, GROVE, Farmer, s. w. Sec. 15 ; Nunda P. 0. ; born in Hartford Co., Conn., September 21, 1800 ; came to Livingston Co., N. Y., in 1831, and to McHenry Co. in November, 1841 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Sarah Geirhart, of Allegany Co , N. Y., October 14, 1832 ; had eight chil- dren, three living. ANDREWS, ROBERT P., lives on father's farm, Sec. 30, R. 9 ; Nunda P. 0. ANDREWS, 0. L., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Nunda P. 0. ANDREWS, J. F.. Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Nunda P. 0. ANDREWS, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Barreville P. O. BAIRD, JAS., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Barreville P. 0. BALLOU, EMORY, M. D., Physician and Surgeon; Nunda ; born in Mon- roe, Franklin Co., Mass. ; came to McHenry Co. in 1849. Married Emily A. Butler, of Nunda, June 16, 1864 ; has four children. BARNES, LEMAN, Cooper ; Nunda. BARNES, WILLIAM, Cooper; Nunda. BAY, H. R., Retired Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Nunda P. 0. BEACH, L. H., Farmer, Sec. 29, R. 9 ; Wauconda P. 0. BEARDSLEY, 0., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Nunda P. 0. BEARDSLEY, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Nunda P. 0. BEARDSLEY, NOYAH, Insurance Agent; Nunda. BEARDSLEY, J. P., Dealer in Agricultural Implements; Nunda. BECKLEY, EDGAR, Lumber Merchant (farm in Sec. 20) ; Nunda. BECKLEY, GORDON L., Farmer and Dairyman, n. e. Sec. 20; Nunda P. 0. ; born in Waterbury, New Haven Co., Conn., October 17, 1788 ; served in the 292 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY war of 1812; came to McHenry Co. in August, 1838; owns 150 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; was Postmaster six years. Jkfarried Phebe Barnes, of Southington, Hartford Co., Conn., October 25, 1815; had eleven children, four living. BECKLEY, J. E., Farmer; Nunda; born in Granby, Conn., April 11, 1826; came to McHenry Co. in August, 1838 ; owns 170 acres of land on Sec. 20, R. 8 ; valuation of property, $10,000 ; was Captain of Co. D, Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. Married Emma C. Mack, of Delaware Co., N. Y., March 16, 1835; has seven children. BECKLEY, LUCIENS, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Nunda P. 0. BE HAN, H., Farmer, Sec. 32, R. 9 ; Nunda P. 0. BE HAN, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 30, R. 9 ; Nunda P. 0. BEHAN, MARY, Mrs., Resides in s. w. Sec. 30 ; Nunda P. O. ; widow of Cornelius Behan, who died May 12, 1843; she was born in Charleston, S. C., Feb- ruary 14, 1803; came to Naperville, 111., in 1843, and to McHenry Co. in 1844; owns 227 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre ; was married to Cornelius Behan in Boston, Mass., May 1, 1840 ; had four children, three living. BENTHUSEN, L., Blacksmith ; Nunda. BERNSTEIN, A. M., Cooper ; Nunda. BENTON, R. G., Fancy Grocer and Confectioner and Baker ; Nunda ; born in Guilford, New Haven Co., Conn., September 27, 1827 ; came to McHenry Co. No- vember 22, 1860 ; owns 190 acres of land on Sees. 34 and 35; valuation of prop- erty, $12,000 ; was Town Assessor three years. Married Lydia A. Armstrong, of Pultney, Steuben Co.. N. Y., January 24, 1855 ; had eight children, six living. BOLGER, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; McHenry P. 0. BOWMAN, CHARLES, Tenant on R. G. Benton's farm, Sec. 34 ; Nunda P. 0. BROWN, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Nunda P. 0. BROWN, M. F., Farmer, Sec. 8; Nunda 'P. O. BRYANT, NELSON, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Nunda P. 0. BRYANT, H. M., Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Nunda P. O. BRYANT, EDWARD, Carpenter; Nunda P. 0. BRYANT, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Nunda P. 0. BRYANT, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 26; Nunda P. 0. BUCK, R., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Nunda P. 0. BUCK, C. M., Express Agent; Nunda P. 0. BUCK, ALFRED, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Nunda P. 0. BUCK, ALBERT, Barber and Dealer in Tobacco and Cigars ; Nunda ; born in Denmark. February 16, 1854 ; came to this country in June, 1869, and to McHenry Co. in April, 1874. Unmarried. BUELL, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Nunda P. 0. BURTON, H., No. 2, Works W. H. Mudgett's farm, Sec. 17, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. BURTON, S. L., Farmer, Sec. 29, R. 9 ; Wauconda P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 293 BURTON, HORACE, Farmer, Sec. 17, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. CAMPBELL, J. W., Dry Goods Merchant; Nunda. CAMPBELL, S., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Nunda P. 0. CHAMBERLAIN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 28; Nunda P. 0. CHITTENDEN, L., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Nunda P. 0. CLARK, ALVA, Shoemaker ; Nunda. CLARK, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Barreville P. 0.' CLARK, WILLIAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser, s. e. Sec. 29 ; Wauconda P. O. ; born in Lincolnshire, England, November 8, 1820; came to McHenry Co. September 22,1850; owns 192 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Eliza Walmsley, of Lincolnshire, England. May 16, 1842 ; had nine children six living. CLARK, A. M., Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes ; Nunda ; born in Underbill, Vt., June 23, 1842 ; came to this county in 1856 ; valuation of property, $300 ; was Musician in Co. D, Fifteenth 111. Vol. Inf. Married Louisa Ramsdell, of Graf- ton, McHenry Co., September 5, 1866 ; has one child. CLEARY, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; McHenry P. 0. CLARY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; McHenry P. 0. CLEMENS, C., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; McHenry P. 0. CLEMENS, J. C., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; McHenry P. 0. COLBY, C., Farmer, Sec. 13; McHenry P. 0. COLBY, A. H., Farmer, Sec. 13; McHenry P. 0. CONNELLY, A., MRS., Widow, Sec 7; McHenry P. 0. CON WAY, M., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; McHenry P. 0. COURTNEY, 0., Farmer, Sec. 32, R. 9 ; Wauconda P. 0. COX, J. H. & G., Farmers, Sec. 19 ; Barreville P. 0. CUMNEY, F., Miller, Sec. 26 ; Barreville P. 0. DEGRUSHE, J. N., Constable, Nunda. DIKE, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Ridgefield P. 0. DILLEY, H., Farmer, See. 27; Nunda P. 0. DOHERTY, J., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. DOHERTY, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; McHenry P. 0. DOLBEER, H. T., Farmer, Sec. 8, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. DORAN, F. B., Farmer, Sec. 17; Nunda P. 0. DO RAN, JOHN H., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 10 ; McHenry P. 0. ; born in Kendall Co., 111., October 12, 1841 ; came to McHenry Co. in May, 1853 ; owns 414 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; is at present Town Assessor; was private in Co. D, Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. Married Frances Flanders, of Janesville, Wia., Nov. 13, 1867 ; has one child. DOW, WILLIAM, Shoemaker; Nunda. DURKEE, J. R., Farmer, n. w. Sec. 5 ; McHenry P. 0. ; born in Windsor Co., Vt., December 21, 1808 ; came to Cook Co. in 1841, and to McHenry Co. in 1855 ; 294 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 105 acres of land; value of property, $5,000. Married Christina Rollins, of Chit- tendon, Vt., February 27, 1837 ; has six children, all living. DURLA.ND, C. C., Machinist, s. w. Sec. 22; Nunda P. 0. ; bora in Orange Co., N. Y., February 29, 1820 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1846 ; owns 72 acres of land ; value of property, $3,000. Married Caroline Wheaton, of Auburn, N. Y.,in 1851 ; has one child. DWELLEY, H., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; McHenry P. 0. DYGERT, A., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Nunda P. O. EAKER, J. W., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Nunda P. 0. ELGEA, P., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Nunda P. 0. ELLSWORTH, J)., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Nunda P. 0. ELLSWORTH, CHARLES, Liveryman ; Nunda. ELLSWORTH, H. J., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Nunda P. 0. ENSIGN NELSON, Farmer, Sec. 5, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. ERICKSON, B., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Barreville P. 0. ERWIN, H., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; McHenry P. 0. FEATHERLY, B. P., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Nunda P. 0. FLANDERS, E., MRS., Widow Sec. 16 ; Nunda P. 0. FITZSIMMONS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Barreville P. 0. F1TZSIMMONS, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Barreville P. 0. FITZSIMMONS, M. H., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Barreville P. 0. FITZSIMMONS, M. J., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Barreville P. 0. FLANDERS, L., Farmer, Sec. 15; Nunda P. 0. FLEMMING, J., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Barreville P. 0. FLEMMING, M. R., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Barreville P. 0. FLEMMING, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Barreville P. 0. FLUSKEY, P., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; McHenry P. 0. FLUSKEY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 4; McHenry P. 0. FRISBIE, BRYAN, Farmer, Sec. 6, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. FRISBIE, C. E., Farmer, Sec. 32; Nunda P. 0. FRISBIE, M., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; McHenry P. 0. FRISBIE, ELLEN, MRS., Widow, Sec. 2 ; McHenry P. 0. GIBSON, J., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Nunda P. 0. GILBERT, G., Farmer, Sec, 17 ; Nunda P. 0. GIVENS, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 7, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. GOFF, CAMERAN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, s. e. Sec. 17 and 18 ; Nunda P. 0. ; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., June 8, 1813 ; came to McHenry Co. October 5, 1837 ; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $10,000. Married Lydia Morse, of Os- wego Co., N. Y., March 1, 1831 ; had six children, two living William W. was the first white child born in the town. Mr. Goff built the first brick house in McHenry Co. in 1847. GOODWIN, JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, s. e. Sec. 36 ; Nunda P. 0. ; born in Pittston, Luzerne Co., Pa., July 2, 1825 ; came to McHenry Co. in October, DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 295 1853; owns 237 acres of land. Married Sabra C. Chase, of Auburn, N. Y., Feb- ruary 10, 1852; has four children. The family are members of the First Baptist Church of Crystal Lake. GOFF, W. W., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Nunda P. 0. GRACY, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Nunda P. 0. GRACY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Nunda P. 0. HAIGHT, W. W., Laborer ; Nunda. HALE, 0. M., Farmer, Sec. 20, R. 9 ; Wauconda P. 0. HALE, M., MRS., Widow, See 20, R. 9 ; Wauconda P. 0. HANSON, J. P., Laborer ; Nunda, HARRISON, F., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. HARRISON, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. HARDER, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Barreville P. 0. HARRISON, C. W., Lives on farm of C. M. Watson, Sec. 4 ; McHenry P.O. HALL, R. H., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Nunda P. 0. HATHMAN, W. W., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Nunda P. 0. HAMILTON, W. T., Hardware Merchant ; Nunda. HEALY, J., Farmer and Trapper on Boomer Estate, Sec. 36; Gary Station. HELM, M., Merchant ; Nunda. HENDERSON, J., Works R. Baxter's Farm, Sec. 19, R. 9 ; Barreville P. 0. HENDERSON, WILLIAM, Farm hand, Sec. 25 ; Barreville P. 0. HENDERSON, ANDREW, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 25 and 30 ; Bar- reville P. O. ; born in Denny, Sterlingshire, Scotland, December 15, 1817 ; came to Rhode Island in 1839, and to Du Page Co., Illinois, 1842, and to McHenry Co. in December, 1844; owns 165 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre ; was private in Co. D, Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. Married Anna Young, of Denny, Sterlingshire, Scotland, October, 1842 ; had eleven children, eight living. HENRY, CORNELIUS, Blacksmith; Nunda; born in Franklin Co., N. Y., October 4, 1828 ; came from New York to Ash tabula Co., Ohio"; remained two years ; went from there to Crawford Co., Pa., and was there two years ; went to Greene Co., Wis., and to Iowa ; from Iowa to this county in June, 1866. Married Mary Brink, of New York, October 3, 1869 ; had nine children, five living. HICKOK. B. R., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Ridgefield P. 0. HORN, G. W., Physician ; Nunda HOLCOMB, D. V., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Nunda P. 0. HOFFMAN, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Nunda P. O. ; born in Livingston Co., N. Y.. June 20, 1827 ; came to McHenry Co. November 1, 1838 ; owns 348 acres of land ; was Justice of the Peace four years and Road Commissioner two years, is now Town Trustee ; was First Lieutenant Co. D. Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. Mar- ried Mary Starkweather, of Livingston Co., N. Y., October 5, 1851 ; has three children. HUBBARD, E., Farmer, Sec. 5, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. HUFFMAN, D. 8., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Nunda P. 0. 296 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. HUFFMAN, P. M., Farmer and Stock Raiser, w. Sec. 25 and 35 ; Nunda P. 0. ; born in Auburn, Cayuga Co., N. Y., March 5, 1821 ; came to McHenry Co. No- vember 1, 1838; owns 210 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; was Constable six years, Town Collector one year, School Trustee six years. Married Alethia Tur- ner, of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich., Dec. 25, 1844; has three children. HUFFMAN, J. F., Farmer, Sec. 34; Nunda P. O. HUNT, E. H., Farmer, Sec. 17; Nunda P. 0. HUNT, G., Carpenter ; Nunda. HURLBURT, M. M., Harness Maker ; Nunda. HYATT, a. R., Hotel Keeper ; Nunda. INGERSOLL, JACOB, Farmer., s. Sec. 11; Nunda P.O.; born in Dutchess Co., N. Y., October 19, 1801 ; came to McHenry Co. in the spring of 1837 ; owns 60 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; has filled town and school offices for a num- ber of years. Married Laura Ward, of Rutland, Vt., December 19, 1827 ; has one child. The above farm for sale. JACOBS. C., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; McHenry P. 0. JACKSON, WILLIAM, Farmer ; Nunda. JAMES, WILLIAM, Farmer, s. e. Sec. 21 ; Nunda P. 0. (is a renter); born in Pembrokeshire, England, March 20, 1800 ; came from England to Cook Co., 111., in 1868, and to McHenry Co. in 1871. Married Elizabeth Wilkins, of Pembroke- shire, England, in December, 1841 ; had four children, two living. JOHNSON, AUGUST, Laborer ; Nunda P. 0. KELLY, L. D., Carriage manufacturer, Nunda; born in Plymouth, Grafton Co.,N. H., November 24. 1830 ; went to Boston, Mass., in 1843, and came to McHenry Co. October 26, 1847 ; went to California in 1850, remained there nine years ; from thence to Texas, was there one year and returned to McHenry Co. in 1860 ; owns 250 acres of land; value of property, $10,000; was Captain Co. A, Fifteenth 111. Inf., two years, and then Captain Co. G, Seventeenth 111. Cav., until the close of the war. Married Lizzie F. Montgomery, of Woodstock, McHenry Co , 111., in July, 1 868 ; has four children. KELLER, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Nunda P. 0. ; born in Luzerne Co., Pa., September 6, 1821 ; came to McHenry Co., in January, 1855 ; owns 320 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Sarah C. Schales, of Luzerne Co., P., March 3, 1854; has five children. KENNEDY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; McHenry P. 0. KENNEALY, JAS., Works his father's farm, Sec. 12 ; McHenry P. 0. KINDREW, H., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Barreville P. 0. KIMBALL, J. W., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; McHenry P. 0. KITTLE, J., Farmer, Sec. 18, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. KNOX, E., Farmer, Sec. 2 ; McHenry P. 0. KNOX, JOHN, Farmer, Sec.15 ; Barreville P. 0. LOVELACE, WM. S., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Nunda P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 297 LONG, H., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; McHenry P. 0. MACK, J. R., Farmer, w. Sec. 17 ; Nunda P. 0. ; born in Harpersfield, Delaware Co., N. Y., March 29, 1817 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1845 ; owns 179 acres of land ; value of property, $2,500 ; was County Assessor one year, and Supervisor two years. Married Ruth Barnes in August, 1840, who died in Pennsylvania in 1844. Married Henrietta Reynolds, March 10, 1863, who was born in Livingston, Steuben Co., N. Y., in January, 1834 ; has six children. MAGOON, H., Liveryman ; Nunda. MALLORY. J. M., General Merchant ; Nunda. MALLORY, D. C., General Merchant; Nunda. MANSFIELD, 0., Carpenter; Nunda. MATTHEWS, E. F., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Barreville P. 0. MATTHEWS, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Nunda P. 0. MATTHEWS, E., MRS., Widow, Sec. 35; Nunda P. 0. MAXHAM, E., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Nunda P. 0. McCOLLTIM, WESTON, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; McHenry P. 0. McCOLLUM, A. R., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; McHenry P. 0. McCOLLUM, AURA, Teamster ; Nunda. McCLURE, DANIEL, Showman ; Nunda. MCDONALD, WILLAM, Billiard Hail ; Nunda. McMILLAN, S., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Nunda P. 0. McMILLAN, W. M.. Tenant on Widow Green Estate, Sec. 21 ; Nunda P. 0. McMILLAN, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Nunda P. 0. McMILLAN, E. J., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Nunda P. 0. McMILLAN, A. T., Farmer, Sec. 15; Nunda P. 0. McMILLAN, JAMES, Farmer, and formerly a Miller, Sec. 22 ; Nunda P. 0. ; born in Scheuectady Co., N. Y., February 8, 1809; came to Plainfield, 111., 1837, and to McHenry Co. May 1, 1839; was the first Town Clerk in Nunda; was Su- pervisor three years. Married Perlina Buck, of Wayne Co., N. Y., October 2, 1836 ; had five children, two living. McNETT, W., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Cary Station P. 0. McNISH, A., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Barreville P. 0. McWHORTER, J., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Barreville P. 0. McWHORTER, THOS., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Barreville P. 0. McWHORTER, WILLIAM, Works his father's farm, Sec. 25 ; Barreville P. 0. MILLER, J., Painter; Nunda. MINK, A., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Ridgefield P. 0. MORLEY, WILLIAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser, n. w. Sec. 20 ; Wauconda P. 0. ; born in Nottinghamshire, Eng., December 4, 1812 ; came from England to Canada in 1840 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1859 ; owns 140 acres of land, valued at $5,000. Married Isabella C. Grant, of Katinshire, Scotland, April 21, 1845 ; had fourteen .children, all living ; had two sons in the army. Farm for sale. MORTON, JAS., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Barreville P. 0. 298 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. MORTON, JOHN, School Teacher, Sec. 30, R. 9 ; Nunda P. 0. ; born in Nunda Township. McHenry Co., May 5, 1850 ; is now Town Clerk ; has taught school five years. MUDGET, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 17, R. 9; McHenry P. 0. MUDGET, J. H., SR., Farmer, Sec. 17, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. MUDGET, J. H., JR., Laborer ; Barreville P. 0. MUDGET, JOHN H., Farmer, n. w. Sec. 17 ; McHenry P. 0. ; born in Frank- lin Co., Vt., January 13, 1802 ; came to McHenry Co. from Kane Co., in February, 1839 ; owns 170 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; was Assessor three years, and Road Commissioner two years. Married Laurinda Hill, of Fairfield, Franklin Co.,-Vt., January 11, 1827 ; had nine children five living. MUNCH, L., Miller; Barreville. MURFITT, ROBERT, Watchmaker ; Nunda. MUSGROVE, A. & W., Farmers, Sec. 11 ; McHenry P. 0. NEALIN, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; McHenry P. 0. NELSON, JOHN, Meat Market ; Nunda ; born in Fairview, Erie Co., Pa., Octo- ber 15, 1828 ; came to McHenry Co. in March, 1855 ; was private in Co. D, Ninety-fifth 111. Inf. Married Mary Ann Furgesen, of Erie Co., Pa., February 18, 1852 ; two children both living. NORTON, MICHAEL (new resident), Sec. 30, R. 9 ; Barreville P. 0. PAINE, J. L., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Nunda P. 0. PAINE, E. P., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Nunda P. 0. PALMER, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Nunda P. 0. PALMER, G. A., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Nunda P. 0. PARKER, L. A., Farmer, Sec. 8, R. 9 ; McHenry P. O. PARKER, C. D., Farmer, Sec. 8, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. ; born in Wilna, Jeffer- son Co., N. Y. ; came to this county May 10, 1847 ; owns 40 acres of land; has been Road Master ; was Corporal of Co. D, Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. Married Mary Smith, of St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., April 12, 1869 ; has two children Charles Henry, born June 25, 1860, and Edgar Ray, May 13, 1863. PARKS, W. D., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Ridgefield P. 0. PARKS, G. E., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; McHenry P. 0. PARKS, C. H., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; McHenry P. 0. PARSLEY, JOHN, Works on father's farm, Sec. 19, R. 9 ; Barreville P. 0. PARSLEY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 19, R. 9 ; Barreville P. 0. PATTERSON, C. C., Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Nunda P. 0. PECK, M., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; McHenry P. 0. PECK, B. F., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; McHenry P. 0. PECK, O. M., Farmer, s. Sec. 36 ; born in Brecksville, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. July 24, 1842 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1863 (is a renter) ; has been Clerk of the Town Board. Married Lucy McMullen, of Dorr Township, McHenry Co., 111., July 19, 1865 ; has four children. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 299 PECK, W. R., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Nunda P. O. PERKINS, E. C., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; McHenry P. 0. PETERSON, 0. P., Laborer (Crystal Lake) ; Nunda P. 0. PETTIBONE, A. A., Police Magistrate ; Nunda. PHALIN, THOMAS, Farmer and Stock 'Raiser, n. e. Sec. 10 ; McHenry P. 0.; born in Linster, Kilkenny, Ireland, November 1, 1830; came to this country in July, 1852, and from Vermont to Chicago in January, 1852, and to McHenry Co. in July, 1855 ; owns 297 acres of land, valued at 850 per acre. Married Ellen Frisby, of Linster, Ireland, May 3, 1855 ; has seven children five girls and two boys. PHILP, ROB'T, General Blacksmith ; Nunda (village) ; born in Cornwall Co., England, June 4, 1834; .came to McHenry Co. October 1, 1855; valuation of property, $5,000 ; has been President and Treasurer of the Town Board ; was in Quartermaster's Department during the Rebellion. Married Jane Hoskin, of Corn- wall Co., England, June 11, 1866 ; had five children four living. POWERS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Nunda P. 0. POWERS, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Nunda P. 0. QUINN, J., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; McHenry P. 0. READING, MARY, Mrs., Widow of John V. Reading, Sec. 5 ; McHenry P. 0. ; he was born in Warren, N. J., November 4, 1815 ; she was born in Tioga Co., N. Y., January 14, 1827 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1855 ; owns 80 acres of land; valuation, $5,500. Married January 28, 1855 ; has four children. RICHARDSON, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 5 (employe) ; Volo P. 0. ; born in Lake Co., 111., October 23, 1856 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1869 ; is a single man. RILEY, R., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; McHenry P. 0. RINKIE, JOHN, Works Wilcox Bros', farm, Sec. 13 ; Barreville P. 0. ROBINSON, A. J., Works his father's farm, Sec. 13 ; Barreville P. 0. ROBINSON, J. A., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Barreville P. 0. ROCKAFELLOW, S., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Nunda P. 0. ROGERS, M. B., Miller, Sec. 22 ; Nunda P. 0. ROLLINS, S. S., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Nunda P. 0. ROTHGERBER, R. R., General Merchant; Nunda. ROWLEY, D., MRS., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Nunda P. 0. ROWLEY, MILLARD, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Nunda P. 0. ROWLEY, C. E., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Nunda P. 0. ROWLEY, F., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Nunda P. 0. ROWSON, T., Farmer, Sec. 32, R. 9 ; Nunda P. 0. RYAN, M., Farmer, Sec. 7, R. 9 ; McHenry P. O. SALISBURY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Ridgefield P. 0. SCHALES, DELBERT L., Farmer, s. Sec. 11 (Renter) ; Barreville P. 0. ; born in McHenry Co., Ill, January 9, 1851. Married Philetta Crombwell, of Nunda, McHenry Co., January 1, 1874; has one child. 300 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. SEEBER, J. H., Well Digger; Nunda. SHELDON, JAMES. Teacher; Xunda. SHEPHERD, S. S., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Barreville P. 0. SHOEMAKER, W.. Tobacconist; Nunda. SHALES, C., Postmaster ; Barreville. SIMPSON, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. SKINNER, HIRAM D., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 23 and 14 ; Barre- ville P. 0. ; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., April 18, 1818 ; came to Indiana May 9, 1845, and to McHenry Co. April 18, 1866 ; owns 120 acres of land; valuation of property, 07,000. Married Mary M. Brown, of Mt. Morris, Livingston Co., N. Y., September 20, 1842 ; had eleven children, ten living ; one son, Myron F. Skinner, died at Chattanooga, Tenn., in defense of his country, June 18, 1864; was a mem- ber of Co. D, Thirtieth Ind. Vol. SMITH, S., Farmer, Sec. 5, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. SNYDER, ANTHONY, Farmer, Sec. 5, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. ; born in Tagh- anick, Columbia Co., N. Y., March 3, 1812 ; came to this county in October, 1845 ; owns 420 acres of land ; has been Road Master. Married Christina Miller October 25, 1834, who was born in same town November, 13, 1815 ; has one child, Catharine Mary, born July 12, 1837. Married H. T. Dolbeer, who had four children Laura C., born in March, 1861 ; Lydia Ann, September, 17, 1863 ; Ida May, March 15, 1868, and Mary Elizabeth, November 5, 1864. STEELE, RICHARD, Farmer and Stock Raiser, s. e. Sec. 36 ; Nunda P. 0. ; born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland, August 14, 1832 ; caine to New York in 1854, and to McHenry Co. in October, 1855 ; then lived in Missouri eleven years ; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; has a dairy of forty cows, and one of the best barns in the town of Nunda. STILL, ABRAHAM, Farmer, n. w. Sec. 6 ; McHenry P. 0. ; born in England, February 17, 1844 ; came to McHenry Co. 1853 ; owns 100 acres of land, value of property $5,000 ; was saddler of the Seventeenth 111. Vol. Inf. Married Adelaide Hickox, of McHenry Co., October 3, 1869, who was born 1850 ; has three children. STICKNEY, GEORGE, Farmer and Fruit Grower, Sec. 20 ; Nunda P. ; born in Jeffrey, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, June 26, 1809 ; came to McHenry Co. in December, 1835 ; owns 26 acres of land, value of property $10,000 ; was School Director sixteen years. Married Sylvia M. Beckley, of Granby, Hartford Co., Conn., Nov. 27, 1839 ; had nine children, three living. STEWART, WM. & JAMES, Farmers, Sec. 14 ; Barreville P. 0. SWAIN, C., Artist, Sec. 17 ; Nunda P. O. STONE, C. H., Wagon Maker ; Nunda. ST. CLAIR, WILLIAM, Station Agent C. & N. W. R. R. ; Nunda. SUTTON, ROBERT J., Farmer, n. e. Sec 1 ; McHenry P. 0.; born in McHenry Township, March 29, 1848; owns 80 acres of land ; is School Director, District No. 13, also Town Collector. Married Bridget Knox December 25, 1872. who was DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 301 born in Ireland June 24, 1849 ; has two children Mary, born September 26, 1874, and Michael, December 24, 1875. TERWILLIGER, F. B., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; McHenry P. 0. TERWILLIGER, SAMUEL, Farmer and Dairyman, e. Sec. 7 ; Ridgefield P. 0. ; born in Little Falls, Herkimer Co., N. Y., June 25, 1798 ; came to Mc- Henry Co. June 28, 1836 ; owns 235 acres of land; valuation of property $12,000. Married Laura Chamberlain, of Broome Co., N. Y., August 29, 1823 ; had ten children ; five living. THOMPSON, T., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Barreville P. 0. THOMPSON, W. S., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Barreville P. 0. THOMPSON, R., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; McHenry P. 0. TYRRELL, J., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; McHenry P. 0. VANNATTA, IRA, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Barreville P. 0. VERMILYA, J. P., Livery and Feed Stable, Nunda; born in Albany Co., N. Y., October 6, 1813; came to Lake Co., 111., in 1854, and to McHenry in 1865 ; valuation of property $25,000. Married Mariah Bogardus, of Albany Co., N. Y., March 21, 1841 ; she died October 2, 1876 ; had six children ; their oldest son, Edgar Vermilya, died in Fort Donelson, in defense of his country, June 9, 1865 ; was member of the Second 111. Light Artillery. VOSBURG, B. D., Artist ; Nunda. WALLACE, C., Farmer, Sec. 31; Nunda P. 0. WATTLES, R. M., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Nunda P. 0. WALSH, P., Farmer, SCQ. 2 ; McHenry P. 0. WALSH, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; McHenry P. 0. WALKUP, L. W., General Merchant ; Nunda. WARNER, L. E., Drayman ; Nunda. WALKUP, MARY J., Farmer, Sec. 32. Nunda P. 0. WARNER, D. B., Hardware Merchant and Postmaster ; Nunda. WATSON & CO., Druggists ; Nunda. WAMSLEY, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 7, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. WARD, S., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; McHenry P. 0. WARNER, C. E., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Nunda P. 0. WATROUS, J. S., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Ridgefield P. 0. WEBSTER, J. Z., Farmer, Sec. 17, R. 9 ; McHenry P. O. WELCH, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 18, R. 9 ; McHenry P. O. WELLS, I., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; McHenry P. 0. WERTZ, THEODORE, Farmer, Sec. 5, R. 9 ; McHenry P. 0. WHEATON, EMORY P., Farmer, n. e. Sec. 22 ; Nunda P. 0. ; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., May 14, 1800 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1850 ; oVns one-half of 100 acres of land. Married Laura C. Paine, of Markton, Baine Co., Va., No- vember 3, 1824; has two children. WHEATON, F. J., Plasterer and Bricklayer, Sec. 29 ; Nunda P. 0. 302 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. WHEATON, FRANK, Mason, Sec. 29 ; Nunda P. 0. WHEELER, F., Lives on S. S. Gates' estate, Sec. 25 ; Nunda P. 0. WHISTON, J., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Nunda P. 0. WESTFALL, F., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; McHenry P. 0. WHITNEY, A. D., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; McHenry P. 0. WICKER, A. E., MRS., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Barreville P. 0. WILLARD, WILLIAM R., Farmer and Stock Raiser and Dairyman ; n. Sec. 26 ; Barreville P. O. ; born in Sherbrook, Canada East, March 3, 1819 ; came to Kane Co. in 1836, and to McHenry Co. in April, 1844; owns 360 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; was Road Commissioner one year. Married Mary Wild, November 7, 1840, who was born in England, November 24, 1821 ; has four chil- dren living. WILLEY, 0., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Nunda P. 0. WILLEY, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Nunda P. 0. WILSON, H. M., Teamster ; Nunda. WINGATE, R. J., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Barreville P. 0. WORDEN, H. C., Farmer, Sec. 29, R. 9 ; Wauconda P. 0. YOUNG, F., Tinner; Nunda. ZIMMERMANN, CARL, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Nunda P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY 303 NUNDA BUSINESS DIRECTORY. EMORY BALLOU, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. A. M. CLARK, ^MAIiTTJFA.CTTTS/EE, OS 1 Boots and Shoes. BECKLEY & HENRY, JOHN NELSON, BLACKSMITHS. MEAT MARKET. R. C. BENTON, BAKEK AND CONFECTIONER. L. D. KELLY, Carriage Manufacturer. ROBERT PHILP, And Dealer in Tobacco and Cigars. J. P. VERMILYA, LIVERY AND FEED STABLE. \ 304 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. NUNDA BUSINESS DIRECTORY. BECKLEY & CO, Lumber Merchants. CRYSTAL LAKE PICKLING AND PRESERVING WORKS. DOW, WILLIAM, Shoemaker. ELLSWORTH & MAGOON, Livery and Sale Stable. HELM, M., & CO., General Merchants. HYATT HOUSE, G. R. Hyatt, Proprietor. HORN, G. W., Physician and Surgeon. HORN, G. W., & CO., Druggists. MALLORY, J. M. & D. C., General Merchants. MCDONALD, WILLIAM, Billiard Hail. McMILLAN FLOUR MILLS, M. B. Rogers, Proprietor. PATTERSON FLOUR MILLS, L. Munch, Proprietor, Barreville. PETTIBONE, A. A., Police Magistrate. ROTHGERBER, R. R., General Merchant. STONE, C. H., Wagon Maker. SHALES, JACOB, Shoemaker. SHOEMAKER, W., Tobacconist. WATSON & CO., Druggists. WALKUP, L. W., General Merchant. WAINER & HAMILTON, Hardware and Stoves. WILSON, J. B., Dealer in Vinegar. L DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 305 RICHMOND TOWNSHIP. ABBOTT, E. F., MRS., Widow ; Solon Mills. ANDREWS, GEO., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Blivens' Mills P. 0. ELLEN, JESSE, Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 3 ; Richmond P. 0. ALDRICH, JAMES V., Merchant, Richmond, McHenry Co., 111.; born in Kalamazoo, Mich., June 26, 1837 ; came to this county December 25, 1847, at the age of 10 ; lived in McHenry Co. two years, and worked with father in Owen & Bros', flouring mill; was once elected Justice of the Peace, but resigned on account of other business. Married Nellie Sackett, November 20, 1870, who died Novem- ber 22, 1871 ; had one child, Ella Wray, which lived but two weeks. Married Mary Ercenbrack, of Beloit, Wis., August 30, 1873 ; has one child, Harold Wayne Aldrich. Is now in the mercantile business ; never voted anything but Republican ticket ; is a Hayes and Wheeler and Lathrop man, and believes he is doing that which is for the best interest of his conscience and his country. ALEXANDER, A. R., Druggist, Richmond ; born in Middletown, Mass. Mar- ried December 11, 1872. ALEX AIM DER, JESSE, Farmer, Sec. 7; born in Goffstown, Merrimack Co., N. H., 1808 ; went to Massachusetts, and lived there twenty-five years ; came to this town in December, 1857 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Eliza Ann Borlett in 1837, who was born in Newton Falls, Mass. ; had four chil- dren, three boys and one girl ; one son living. ALF, GEORGE, Shoemaker ; Richmond. ANDREWS, ALLEN W., Lives with G. Andrews, Sec. 24; Blivens' Mills P. 0. ANDERSON, THOS., Laborer, Sec. 11 ; Richmond P. 0. . f ANDERSON, ROBERT, Laborer; Sec. 11 ; Richmond P. 0. ANTHONY, WM. P., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Richmond P. 0. AUSTIN, A. L., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Richmond P. 0. ARP, AUGUST, Farmer, Sec: 2; Richmond P. 0.; born in Mecklenburg, Schwerin, Germany, 1835 ; owns 55 acres of land, valued at $2,200. Married Christina Bordier in 1856, who was born in Mecklenburg, also, 1827 ; had ten children, nine boys and one girl William, Otto Minhard, Ottealia, Charley, Robert, Henry, John, Fredie and August. ASHTON; JAS., Laborer ; Richmond. BACON, JAS., Miller and Town Collector ; Richmond. BACON, LYMAN, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Richmond P. 0. 306 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. BACON, CHAS. D., Lives on farm of H. Shinkle, Sec. 22 ; Richmond P. 0. BANTELL, HORACE, Tinner ; Richmond. BECK, WM. P., Farmer, Sec. 14; Richmond P. 0. BECK, JOHN A., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Richmond P. 0. BEEDEN, JOSEPH, Nurseryman ; Richmond. BEEDEN, THOS., Nurseryman ; Richmond. BENNETT, FREDERICK, Clerk, with Cole, Cooley & Co. ; Richmond. BE ATT Y, THOS., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Richmond P. 0. BELL, JOHN W., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Solon Mills P. 0. BELL, JOHN B., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Solon Mills P. O. BELLAMY, BARTON, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Solon Mills P. 0. BENNETT, S. F., Physician and Surgeon ; Richmond. BENNETT, JOSEPH, Clerk for Smith, Aldrich & Haythorne ; Richmond. BILLINGS, JOHN, Butcher ; Richmond. BOGART, CORNELIUS, Retired ; Richmond. BOGART, ADRIAN, Laborer; Richmond. BOG ART, JOHN, Laborer ; Richmond. BONNER, ALFRED, Wagon Maker; Richmond. BOOTH, H. K., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Richmond P. 0. BOUTELL, DANIEL, Carpenter and Joiner ; Richmond. BOWER, THOMAS, Proprietor of Billiard Hall ; Richmond ; born in Chicago, December 8, 1853; came to McHenry Co. 1856. BOWER, ELIJAH, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born, in Derbyshire, England, 1837 ; came to America 1846, and to this county 1856 ; owns 340 acres land, valued at 313,600. Married Elizabeth Reed, 1850 ; she was born in Leeds, England, 1830 ; had three children, one boy and two girls ; lost one girl. Democrat. BROWN, JOHN G., Carpenter and Joiner ; Richmond. BROWN, ALANSON L., Constable ; Richmond. BURROWS, J. S., Attorney at Law ; Richmond. BURROWS, S. P., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Richmond P. 0. BUSKIN, PHILIP, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Richmond P. 0. CAIN, PETER, Blacksmith ; Richmond. CAIN, ROBERT, Laborer ; Richmond. CAIN, JOHN, Laborer ; Richmond. CAIRNS, REBECCA, MRS., Widow, Sec. 13; Richmond P. 0. CAIN, JOHN, Railroader, Richmond, 111. ; born in Warren Co., Ohio, June 28, 1854 ; came to Wisconsin, 1855, and to this county 1865. CARPENTER, G. B., Harness Maker ; Richmond. CARPENTER, L. L., MRS., Milliner ; Richmond. CARPENTER, JAMES, Carpenter; Richmond. CHRISTIAN, H. J., Farmer, Sec. 26; Solon Mills P. 0. CHUNEY, JERRY, Saloon Keeper and Furniture Dealer ; Richmond. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 307 CHEVILLON, H. L., Barber ; Richmond, 111. ; born in St. Louis, Mo., May 6, 1858 ; came to this town 1876. COATES, GEORGE, Lives with G. W. Truesdell, Sec. 26 ; Solon Mills P. 0. COATES, CLARK A., Farmer and Thresher, Sec. 11 ; Richmond P. 0. COATES, NANCY, MRS., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Richmond P. 0. COATES, DWIGHT M., Laborer ; Richmond. COLE, R. B., Miller; Richmond. COLE, A. E., Lives with S. Cole, Sec. 23 ; Solon Mills P. 0. COLE, MARTIN, Farmer ; Solon Mills. COLE, SEYMOUR, Farmer and Blacksmith, Sec. 23 ; Solon Mills P. 0. COLBY, JAS. F., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Richmond P. 0. COLLISON, FRED., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Richmond P. 0. COLE, M. H., Farmer and Speculator; Richmond. COOLEY, WM. H., Miller; Richmond. CORKELL, JAS., Harness Maker ; Solon. CORLETT, R. E., Lives with J. Corlett, Sec 25 ; Blivens' Mills P. 0. CORLETT, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 25; Blivens' Mills P. 0. COQUILLETTE. JAMES, Lives with M. B. Thomas, Sec. 8; Richmond P. 0. COTTING, C. G., Millwright; Richmond; born in Ashburnham, Worcester Co., Mass., June 30, 1804 ; came to Chicago, in February, 1836 ; removed to Wisconsin, lived there until March, 1844, then came to Richmond and has lived there ever since. Married Sally Dike, of Huntington, Vt., October 27, 1829 ; had five children, four now living, three girls and one boy. COTTING, SPENCER, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Richmond P. 0. COULMAN, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Richmond P. 0. COULMAN, J. C., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Richmond P. 0. COULMAN, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Richmond P. 0. CRANE, J. C., Lives with J. M. Crane, Sec. 24; Blivens' Mills, P. 0. CROPLEY, ELLIOTT, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Richmond P. 0. CROPLEY, WALTER, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Solon Mills P. 0. CROSS, DANIEL, Laborer ; Richmond. CROSSEN, HUGH, Laborer ; Richmond. CROSBY, RENSSELAER R., Formerly a Merchant, Sec. 26 ; born in Hart- ford, Conn., January 8, 1809 ; came west in July, 1833 ; removed to McHenry Co. in September, 1837, to Sec. 1, T. 44 N. ; removed to Solon Mills, in May, 1842, been there most of the time since ; valuation of property, $10,000 ; been Post- master several years, Supervisor, one year, of Hichmond, held several minor offices, Justice of the Peace twelve years or more. Married Louisa Johonnott, born at Barre, Vt., September 13, 1814; married at Barre, Vt., October 16,1836; no children. DAVEY, ASHER, Late of U. S. Army; Solon Mills. DEIGN AL, C. & R., Works farm of J. H. Gale, Sec. 7 ; Richmond P. 0. DERMONTj ALEX., Tenant of R. L. Turner, Sec. 14 ; Richmond P. 0. 308 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. DERMONT, JOHN, Lives with A. Dermont, Sec. 14; Richmond P. 0. DRAKE, WILLIAM, Retired Miller ; Richmond. DOWNING, JAMES L., Furniture Dealer; Richmond. DULEY, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 31, Richmond P. 0. E ARNGEY, SAMUEL, Pastor of M. E. Church ; Richmond ; born in Ireland. EARRING, GEORGE, Dealer in Horses ; Richmond. EGGLESTON, CHANCEY, Works farm of H. Warner, Sec. 6 ; Richmond P. 0. ENGELS, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Blivens' Mills P. 0. ELDREDGE, S. F., MRS., Widow of Daniel; Richmond. ELDREDGE, G. W., Speculator; Richmond; born in Kenosha Co., Wis., August 21, 1843; came to this town in March, 1868; owns five acres of village property. Married Lydia Foote, in February, 1864, who was born in Fairfield, Ohio ; had two boys. Republican. EMMONS, LUTHER, Gardner ; Richmond. ETTEN, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Solon Mills P. 0. FAIRCHILD, C. H., Works farm of S. H. Walker, Sec. 32 ; Richmond P. 0. FISHER, THOMAS, Grocer ; Richmond. FITZSIMMONS, TERRY, Laborer ; Richmond. FOLEY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Richmond P. 0. FOOTE, MARCUS, Attorney at Law and Supervisor; Richmond. FORD, LAUREN, Laborer ; Richmond. POSTER, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Richmond P. 0. ; bom in Yorkshire, England, 1808 ; came to America in 1830, and settled in Canada ; lived there six years ; then removed to New York State, lived there nine years ; came to this town in 1844 ; owns 125 acres of land. Married Ann Wiley, 1835, who was born in Yorkshire ; had ten children, six boys and four girls ; four boys served in the army altogether ten years, Samuel, Charles William, George and Frederick ; Charles William died in the service. FOSTER, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Richmond P. 0. FOSTER, FRED. H., Farms for Wm.*Foster, Sec. 10 ; Richmond P. 0. FOSTER, SAMUEL, Railroad Engineer ; Richmond. FOSTER, PRANK, Hotel Keeper ; Richmond ; born in New York State, July 31, 1842 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1870. FREMMING, WILLIAM, Works Estate of H. Gibbs, Sec. 30; Richmond P. 0. FRIEND, L., MRS., Widow of Leonard, Sec. 35 ; Solon Mills P. 0. FRESHNER, BENJ., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Solon Mills P. 0. FRIEND, MATHIAS S., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Blivens' Mills, P. 0. FRIEND, JOSEPH H, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Blivens' Mills P. 0. FROTHINGHAM, SAMUEL, Retired, lives with J. McCoimell ; Richmond. FULLER, RUSSELL, Retired Farmer ; Richmond. GALE, SAMUEL G., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Richmond P. 0. : bornin Hillsboro Co., N. H., 1808 ; came to Ohio in 1842, lived there thirteen years ; came to this town DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 309 October, 1855; owns 129 acres of land, value $55 per acre. Married Louisa L. Alexander, of Hillsboro Co., N. H., 1832 ; had seven children, five boys and two girls ; lost three boys and two girls ; three boys served in the Union Army Lewis E., John A. and Charles H ; Lewis E. was shot in the battle of Guntown, was taken prisoner and died in prison at Mobile. GARDNER, ALEX., Farmer; Solon Mills. GARDNER, WM., Farmer, Carpenter and Joiner ; Solon Mills GARDNER, ROBERT; Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Solon Mills P. 0. GARVER, JOHN, Shoemaker ; Richmond. GAVETT, SIDNEY, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born in Argyle, Wash- ington Co., N. Y., 1812 ; came to this town 1856 ; owns 110 acres of land, two miles from town. Married Margaret Redding in 1853, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, and came to this country when small ; had two girls, Clara and Anna Mary. GIBBS, C. H., Formerly Proprietor of Richmond House ; came to Richmond in 1843, and lived here until his death in 1875; he was born in Bethel, Windsor Co., N. Y., Jan. 22, 1807 ; value of property, $60,000. Mr. Gibbs married Sarah En- sign, of Stillwater, Saratoga Co:, N. Y., June 22, 1834 ; Mrs. Gibbs resided at the time of her marriage at Warsaw, Wyoming Co., N. Y. ; had three children, one boy and two girls, all now dead. GIBBS, SARAH, MRS., Widow of Herman Gibbs ; Richmond. GILLESPIE, D., MRS., Tailoress ; Richmond. GOODH AND, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Solon Mills P. 0. GREELEY, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 10; Richmond P. 0. GREEN, CLARA, MRS., Dressmaker ; Richmond. HALDERMAN, MILTON, Laborer; Richmond. HALDERMAN, J. A., Farms for A. Truesdell, Sec. 35 ; Ringwood P. 0. HALDERMAN, JOHN, SR., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Richmond P. 0. HALDERMAN, MARSH, Farmer with J. Halderman, Sec. 14; Richmond P. 0. HALDERMAN, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Richmond P. O. HARNESS, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Richmond P. 0. HARNESS, GEORGE & GILDEN, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Solon Mills P. 0. HARNESS, PEET, Farmer Sec. 32 ; Richmond P. 0. HARNESS, JAMES, Lives with George and Gilden Harness, Sec. 22 ; Solon Mills P. 0. HASTINGS, H. M., Works farm for A. Gardner, Sec. 20; Richmond P. 0. HASTINGS, COURTLAND A., Farmer ; Richmond P. 0. ; born in Cort- land Co., N. Y., January 5, 1850 ; came to Walworth Co., Wis., in 1858, and to this county in 1872. Married Frances Hoffman, February 11, 1876, who was born at Spring Grove, Burton Township, October 9. 1858. HATCH, LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 8; English Prairie P. 0.; born in Hebron, Washington Co., N. Y., April 20, 1814; came to Burton Township in 1837 ; owns 1 ,000 acres of land ; has been Supervisor, and is at present School Trustee. Married 310 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. Mandana Cole in 1844, who was born in New Chester, Merrimac Co., N. H. ; had five children, four boys and one girl one boy dead. Republican. HAYTHORNE, J. W., General Merchant ; Richmond. HESSELGRAVE, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 14; Richmond P. 0. HENDRICKS, JOHN, Sewing Machine Agent Blivens' Mills. HICKS, MILAN, Hardware and Agricultural Implement Dealer ; Richmond. HILL, GEORGE, Mason and Plasterer ; Richmond. HOCKENMIDLER, JOHN. Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Blivens' Mills P. 0. HODGE, WILLIAM H., Laborer ; Solon Mills. HODGE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Richmond P. 0. HODGE, JAMES T, Laborer; Solon Mills. HOGLE, CHARLES, Cooper ; Richmond. HOLIAN, JOHN, Produce Dealer ; Richmond. HOGLE, S. L., Cooper ; Richmond. HORNBY, HENRY, Farmer and Cancer Doctor ; Solon Mills P. 0. ; born in Orby, Lincolnshire, England, in 1832 ; came to this town in 1855 ; owns ninety-one acres of land ; has been Assessor two years, Road Commissioner six years, Justice of the Peace six years. Married Rebecca Bellainy, March 19, 1856, who was born in Orby, England ; had eight children, five boys and three girls Mary Adella, died July 5, 1859 ; Mary A., born July 20, 1860 ; John William, January 24, 1862 ; Sylvia, August 17, 1865 ; Birt, December 4, 1867 ; Henry W., June 4, 1870 ; Epton B., November 25, 1872 ; Edgar 0., March 14, 1875, all born in Mc- Henry Co. HOWE, A. J., Shoemaker ; Richmond. HOWE, L. W., Blacksmith ; Richmond. HOWDEN, ANDREW, Saloon Keeper ; Richmond. HOWDEN, JOSEPH, Farmer, Resides on Sec. 11 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born in Yorkshire, England, February, 1839 ; came to America in 1843, and to this county the same year ; owns forty acres of land, valued at $2,000. Married Mary Robert- shau, in 1872, whose maiden name was Slater ; she was born in Yorkshire, En- gland, also ; she has one child. HUFF, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Richmond P. 0. HUGG, EDMOND, Cheese and Butter Manufacturer -/Richmond. HUGG, FELIX, Laborer; Richmond. HUNTER, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Richmond P. 0. HYDE, JOSIAH, SR., DR., Physician ; Richmond. HYDE, J. H,, Druggist ; Richmond. IMESON, JONATHAN, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Richmond P. 0. JOHOMETT, E. S., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Solon Mills P. 0. JOHOMETT, RENSSELAER, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Solon Mills P. 0. JOHOMETT, ASA, Farmer, Sec. 23; Solon Mills P. 0. JOHOMETT, ROBERT, Blacksmith ; Richmond. JONES, WALTER, Salesman, with J. Cluney, Furniture Dealer ; Richmond. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 311 KATNER, AUGUST, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Blivens' Mills P. 0. KANE, ROBERT, Laborer ; Richmond. KEWLEY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec, 33 ; Richmond P. 0. KELLY, WILLIAM, Tailor ; Richmond. KILBURN, WILLIAM, Retired ; Richmond. KILBURN, HEMAN, Teamster and Thresher ; Richmond. KILBURN, DANIEL, Teamster and Thresher ; Richmond. KLINE, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Blivens' Mills P. 0. KRUMPEN, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 2; Richmond P.O.; born in Prussia, Germany, 1821 ; came to America in 1852, and to this county in 1855 ; owns 45 acres of land, valued at $1,800. Married Catherine Held in 1854, who was born in Prussia, also; has nine children, four boys and five girls. Democrat; Catholic. LAWSON, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Richmond P. 0. LAWSON, EUGENE, Farmer and Speculator ; Sec. 33 ; Richmond P. 0. LEGGETT, JAMES, Wagon Maker ; Richmond. LUMLEY, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Richmond P. 0. MARSH, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Richmond P. 0. MARTIN, BENJ. C., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 7 ; Richmond P. 0. MARTIN, A. S., Butcher ; Richmond. MARTIN, L. L., Farmer, Sec, 9 ; Richmond P. 0. MAYO, J. M., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Richmond P. 0. MAY, JOHN M., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Solon Mills P. 0. MAY, NICHOLAS, Teacher and Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Blivens' Mills P. 0. MARVIN, J. J., Clerk ; Richmond. McCLELLAN, GEO. R., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born in Byron, Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1836; came West to Kenosha Co., Wis., and lived there twenty years ; came to this county in 1860 ; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $4,000 ; is School Director at present and has been six years. Married Ann Eliza Earing in 1857, who was born in Fabius, Onondaga Co. N. Y. ; had four children, three girls and one boy Celona E., Hattie A., Edna L. and Hurpurt E. McClellan. Republican. McCONNELL, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 17; Richmond P. 0.; born in this town March 3, 1842; owns 520 acres; value of property, $25,000. Married Susan Cushman, of Vermont, November 15, 1865 ; had four children, three living two girls and one boy. McCONNELL, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 8; Richmond P. 0.; born in this town, July 8. 1842; owns 300 acres of land; value of property, $20,000. Married Mary Frothingham, of Concord, N. H., November 5, 1868 ; had three children, lost one. McCONNELL, WM. A., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born in Williams- port, Lycoming Co., Pa. ; came to Michigan in 1836, and to Richmond in 1837 ; owns 1,300 acres of land; value of property, $50,000 ; held the offices of Postmaster six years, Justice of the Peace thirty-five years, County Commissioner two terms, Associate Judge sixteen years, member of State Board of Equalization one term and 312 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. Member of General Assembly one term. Married Elizabeth Bodine, of Muncy, Lycoming Co., Pa., January 18, 1838 ; has three boys. McLANE, C. 0., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Richmond P. 0. McLELLAN, R. G., Dealer in Agricultural Implements ; Richmond. MEAD, J. N., Hardware Merchant; Richmond. MEAD, ISAAC, Retired; Richmond. MEEKER, J. 0., Blacksmith; Richmond. MEAD, F. TV., Carriage and Wagon Manufacturer ; Richmond ; born in Pittsfqrd, Rutland Co., Vt., May 25, 1843 ; came to this county in 1844 ; lived on a farm until I860, then worked at blacksmithing, in Ringwood, McHenry Township, eight years; came to Richmond September 17, 1875 ; value of property, $5,000; was in Battery M, First 111. Light Artillery three years. Married Emma A. Colby, of McHenry, January 1, 1866, who was born July 5, 1847 ; had five children Carrie A., born October 12, 1866; Myrtie E., August 12, 1869; Lora A., October 19, 1871 ; Lynn B., born October 23, 1874, died March 15, 1875, and William Ray, born April 30, 1876. MERRILL, JOHN, Carpenter and Joiner ; Solon Mills P. 0. MILLER, MATHIAS, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Blivens' Mills P. 0. MOTLEY, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Richmond P. 0. MOTLEY, WM., JR , Farms for J. Reed, Sec. 12 ; Richmond P. 0. MONEAR, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Solon Mills P 0. MONEAR, WALLACE, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Solon Mills P. 0. MOORE, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Solon Mills P. 0. MOON, GEO. J., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Richmond P. 0. MULLIN, THOMAS, Clerk, with Cole/Bower & Waugh; Richmond. MURPHY, SARAH, MRS., Widow of John ; Richmond. MYERS, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born in Columbia, Her- kimer Co., N. Y., in 1825 ; lived there until 18 years old ; came to this town with his parents (of whom his mother is now living) in 1844 ; owns 220 acres of land- Married (first wife) Margaret Snell, who died in 1867. Married (second wife) Har- riet Kilgore, of Madison Co., 0., in 1868, who came to this town when four years old ; has four children by first wife Albertie, born 1853 ; Emma, born 1858 ; John D., 1863 ; Mattie, 1867. NASON, J. 0., Jeweler; Richmond. NEIL, JOSEPH, Shoemaker ; Richmond. NEWMAN, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Blivens' Mills P. 0. NORTHRUP, WILLARD, Farmer and Miller, Sec. 31 ; Richmond P. 0. NOBLE, MAJOR, JR., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Richmond P. 0. NEWMAN, J. C., Tailor; Richmond. ORVIS, SAM'L L., Farmer, Sec 24; Blivens' Mills P. 0. OSMOND, GEORGE, SR., Farms for R. F. Bennett, Sec. 16; Richmond P. 0. ORR, THOMAS, Laborer; Richmond. OVERTON, J. S., Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 23 ; Solon Mills P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 313 OVERTON, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Solon Mills P. 0. PACKER, FRANK, Painter ; Richmond. PARSONS, WILLIAM, Farms for P. Whitney, Sec. 16; Richmond P. O. PARSONS, FRTCD'K, Farms for P. Whitney, Sec. 16 ; Richmond P. 0. PEASE, GEO. D.. Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Richmond P. 0. PETERSON, F., MRS.,. Widow of Lewis; Richmond. PETTINGILL, A. M., Farmer ; Richmond. PHILLIPS, A. D., Agent Wilson Sewing Machine Co. ; Richmond. PIERCE, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Richmond P. 0. POTTER, C. B., MRS., Widow of Stephen ; Richmond. POTTER, D. A.; SR., Postmaster and Insurance Agent; Richmond. POTTER, D. A., JR., General Merchant; Richmond. PRICE, H. B., Dentist ; Richmond ; born in Morrisville, N. Y. ; came to McHenry Co, in 1872. Married Eva Spalding, of Waukegan, Lake Co., 111., August 31. 1876. PRICKET, HENRY, Retired, Sec. 33, Richmond P. 0. PURDY, ANGELINE, MRS, Widow of Wiiliam; Richmond. PURDY, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born in Dutchess Co., N. Y., February 1, 1826 ; came to Will Co. in 1837, and to this county in 1838 ; owns 130 acres of land; value of property, $10,000. Married Amanda E. Fisher, of Worcester, 0., July 9, 1863 ; had three children, two boys and one girl. RANDALL, A. & W., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Richmond P. 0. RANDALL, RUFUS, Farmer; Richmond. RANSON, MARY, MRS., Widow of Alonzo; Richmond. READING, WM. A., Farmer, Sec. ,24; Blivens' Mills P. 0. READING, M. D., Farmer with E. M. Stockton, Sec. 27 ; Solon Mills. READING, HORACE, Farmer for Charles Weller, Sec. 22 ; Solon Mills P. 0. READ, R. H., Miller ; Richmond. REED, SAMUEL B., Tenant for Wm. Reed, Sec. 30 ; Richmond P. 0. REED, JOHN, Farmer and Butcher ; Richmond. REED, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Richmond P. 0. REEDER, C. S., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Richmond. REEDER, ANDREW, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 16 ; Richmond P. 0. RICHARDSON, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; English Prairie P. 0. ; born in Yorkshire, England; came to America in 1834, and to this county in 1836; lived during the time in Milwaukee, three years ; owns 360 acres, valued at $30 per acre ; has been Supervisor, Justice of the Peace, Assessor, Road Commissioner, and is at present School Trustee. Married Eleanor J. James, of London, England, in 1843 ; had thirteen children, seven boys and six girls ; three boys dead. Democrat ; Epis- copalian. REYNOLDS, JOHN, Blacksmith ; Richmond. RICHARDSON, FRANCIS, Farmer and Mason, Sec. 10 ; Richmond P. 0. RICHARDSON, J. H., Tenant of J. B. Smallwood, Sec. 11 ; Richmond. 314 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. ROBBINS, JAMES. Farmer and Dealer in Agricultural Implements; Solon Mills P. 0.; born in Richland, N. Y., August 1, 1826; came west inl 844; has been Constable three years, School Director sixteen years, Supervisor one year, Deputy Sheriff three years, Justice of the Peace five years, Collector one year, As- sessor one year. Married Mary Aldrich. of Michigan, November 1, 1856; had seven children, four boys and three girls. ROBINSON, JERRY, Railroad Agent ; Richmond. ROBINSON, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Richmond P. 0. ROTNOUR, J. A., Retired Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Richmond P. 0. ROTNOUR, SANFORD, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Richmond P. 0. ROWSON, PLANT, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Blivens' Mills P. O. ROWSON, WILLIAM, Retired Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Solon Mills P. 0. SAYLES, SUMNER, Thresher ; Richmond. SAYLES, WM. P., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Richmond P. 0. SAYLES, WASHINGTON, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Richmond P. 0. SCHRAEDER, FRITZ, Railroad Employe ; Richmond. SCOTT, MOSES, Farmer and Steamboatman ; residence McHenry ; born in Her- kimer Co., N. Y., August 17, 1806 ; came West in 1835, and to this county in 1874. Married Chloe Ripley, February 7, 1829, who died in 1832. New York was her native State ; no children. SHELDON, THOMAS R., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Richmond P. 0. SHERMAN, ALONZO, Carpenter and Joiner ; Richmond. SHERMAN, E. J., Livery Stable Keeper ; Richmond. SILL, LUCIUS, Laborer ; Richmond. SILL, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Richmond P, 0. SILL, JOHN, Farmers, Sec 13 ; Richmond P. 0. SIBLEY, ROBERT, Retired ; Richmond. SKILLICORN, JOHN, Mason and Farmer ; Solon Mills. SKINKLE, MARY, Owns farm, Sec. 21 ; Richmond P. 0. SKINKLE, PERRY G., Agricultural Implement Dealer ; Richmond. SKINKLE, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Richmond P. 0. SLITER, NICHOLAS, Tenant of S. F. Bennett, Sec. 25 ; Blivens' Mills P. 0. SMITH, MATHEW, Farmer with J. S. Overton, Sec. 23 ; Solon Mills P. 0. SMITH, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Richmond P. 0. SMITH, JOHN C., General Merchant ; Richmond. SPENCER, JOHN, Tenant of G. McConnell, Sec. 17 ; Richmond P. O. SPONHOLG, AUGUST, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Richmond P. O. STEPHENS, FRED'K, Laborer; Richmond. STEPHENS, S. M., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Richmond P. 0. STEVENS, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Richmond P. 0. STEVENS, MALTBY, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Richmond P. 0. STEWART, JUDD, Farmer, Sec. 19; Richmond P. 0. STEWART, DAVID C., Retired Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Richmond P. 0. STEWART, GEO. VV., Farmer and Thresher, Sec. 29 ; Richmond P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 315 STEWART, C. F., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Richmond P. 0. STOCKTON, EDW. M., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Richmond P. 0. STRAIN, PETER, Laborer ; Richmond. SUMNER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 18; Richmond P. 0. SUTTON, WM., SR., Retired ; Solon Mills. SUTTON, JOHN, Carpenter and Joiner ; Solon Mills. SUTTON, MASON, Laborer ; Solon Mills. TEFFT, CLARK H., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Richmond P. 0. TEFFT, CHARLES, Lives with C. H. Tefft, Sec. 13 ; Richmond P. 0. THOMAS, BRIGGS, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born in German Flats, Herkimer Co., N. Y., October 10, 1800 ; came to Milwaukee, Wis., in 1835, and to this town in 1837 ; owns 440 acres of land ; valuation of property $20,000 ; been Road Commissioner four years, Assessor one year. Married Amy Mason, of Adams, Berkshire Co., Mass., who died November 23, 1870 ; married Mariah Mason, of New Lebanon, Columbia Co., N. Y., September 5, 1871 ; had seven children ; lost two boys and one girl. THOMAS, M. B., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Richmond P. 0. ; born in Richmond, McHenry Co., 111., December 13, 1842 ; owns 168 acres of land; value of property, $10,000. Married December 16, 1860, Katie Rowe, of Hebron, McHenry Co., 111. ; she was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y. ; has two girls. TOYNTON, GEORGE, Farms for J. S. Overton, Sec. 23 ; Solon Mills P. 0. TOYNTON, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Richmond P. 0. TRUESDELL, ADELAIDE, Owns farm, Sec. 35 ; Solon JVIills P. 0. TREBLE, Henry, Drayman; Richmond. TRUAX, JACOB, Laborer ; Richmond. THOMAS, CHARLES, Tenant of F. H. Fellow, Sec. 6 ; Richmond P. 0. THOMAS, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Richmond P. 0. THOMPSON, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Richmond P. 0. THOMPSON, DYER, Laborer ; Richmond. TODD, ROBERT, Laborer ; Richmond. TUPPER, JOHN, R. R. Laborer ; Richmond. TUPPER, LEWIS, R. R. Laborer ; Richmond. TURNER, JEANETTE A., MRS., Widow of Geo. E., Sec. 24; Blivens' Mills P. 0. TURNER, CHAS. L., Tenant of Wm. Gardener, Sec. 27 ; Solon Mills P. 0. TURNER, ROBEBT L., Farmer and Proprietor Solon Mills ; Solon Mills P. 0. TURNER, MARY, MRS., Widow of William, Sec. 13 ; Solon Mills P. 0. TURNER, HENRY E., Farmer ; Solon Mills P. 0. UTTER, G. S., Printer and Publisher of Richmond Gazette, Richmond, McHenry Co., 111. ; born in Penn Yan, N. Y., 1835 ; served in the Fortieth Wis. Vols. ; wife's maiden name Fannie Ware. VYSE, JOHN, Painter ; Richmond. WAGONER, MATHIAS, JR., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Blivens' Mills P. 0. WALKINGTON, JOHN, Farms with H. Marsh, Sec. 19 ; Richmond P. 0. 316 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY WANNEMAKER, DANIEL, Wagon Maker; Richmond. WANNEMAKER, SCOTT, Carriage Painter ; Richmond. WARD, SILAS, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Richmond P. 0. WARD, S. R., DR., Physician ; Richmond. WATTERS, HENRY, Retired ; resides with J. Hodge ; Richmond. WATTERS, ISAAC, Laborer ; Solon Mills. WAUGH, JAMES, Produce and Stock Dealer ; Richmond. WELCH, STEPHEN, Laborer; Richmond. WEEKS, EBEN, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Richmond P. 0. WEEKS, DANIEL, Retired Farmer ; Richmond. WEST, JOHN, Dealer in Harness, Boots and Shoes ; Richmond. WELLER, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Solon Mills P. 0. ; born in Herki- mer Co., N. Y., January, 1813 ; came to this county May, 1839 ; lived two years in Lake Co. during the time ; owns 80 acres land, value $6,000. Married Jane Moses, of Hartford, Conn., March 17, 1817 ; had six children, three living. WEIDRICK, PETER, Tenant of S. H. Walker, Sec. 29 ; Richmond P. 0. WINN, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Richmond P. 0. WHISTON, SEYMOUR, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Richmond P. 0. WHITE, CHRISTOPHER, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Richmond P. 0. WHITE, FRANCIS, Farmer, with C. White, Sec. 14 ; Richmond P. 0. WILSON, THOS. H., Proprietor of Billiard Hall; Richmond. WILSON, OTIS, Keeper of Billiard Hall'; Richmond. WILSON, HARVEY, Retired Farmer ; Richmond. WINN, ROBERT, Lives with J. Winn, Sec. 1 ; Richmond P. O. WOODLIFFE, GEORGE, Laborer ; Solon Mills. WODELL, GEORGE P., Photographer ; Richmond. WODELL, G. P., MRS., Milliner ; Richmond. WOOSTER, J. C., Retired; Solon Mills. WRAY, RICHARD, Farmer and Breeder of Blooded Stock, Sec. 10; Richmond P. 0. ; born in Yorkshire, England, in 1814 ; came to America in 1833 and settled in White Pigeon, Mich. ; lived there three years, then removed to English Prairie, Burton Township ; lived there until 1867, then removed to where he now lives ; owns 510 acres of land, a part of which he preempted and still owns. Married Jane Archdale in 1841 ; she was born in Womersley, Yorkshire, England, in 1824 ; had six children two boys and four girls ; lost one boy. YOUNG, EDWIN R., Principal Richmond Public School ; Richmond. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 317 RICHMOND BUSINESS DIRECTORY. ALEXANDER & HYDE, DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS ANB OILS. FRANK FOSTER, Hotel Keeper and Auctioneer. H. L. CHEVILLON, BARBER. C. W. ELDREDGE, DEALER IN LIVE STOCK, WOOL, POULTRY, GRAIN, SEEDS, Etc. THOS. BOWER, BILLIARD HALL. F. W. MEAD, Successor to B. SIBLEY, CARRIAGE & WAGON MAWACTHRER. SMITH, ALDRIOH & HAYTHORNE, GENERAL MERCHANTS. RICHMOND GAZETTE, G. S. UTTER, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. H. B. PRICE, IDE3STTIST, "Will do all "Work pertaining to my Profession in a skillful and workmanlike manner according to the latest improved methods. H. HORNBY, CANCER DOCTOR, 318 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. RICHMOND BUSINESS DIRECTORY. ALF, GEORGE, Shoemaker. BENNETT, S. F., Physician and Surgeon. CHUNEY, JERRY, Furniture Dealer and Saloon Keeper. COLE, COOLEY & CO., Proprietors Richmond Mills. FOSTER, FRANK, Proprietor Richmond House. FISHER, THOMAS, Grocery. FOOTE, MARCUS, Attorney at Law. GILLESPIE, D., MRS., Tailoress. . GREEN, CLARA, MRS., Dressmaker. HALL, C. F., General Merchant. HOGLE, S. L., Cooper. HICKS, MILAN, Hardware and Agricultural Implement Dealer. HOWE, A. J., Shoemaker. HYDE, JOSIAH, SR., Physician and Surgeon. McLELLAN, R. G., Agricultural Implement Dealer. MARTIN, A. S., Meat Market. MEEKER, J. 0., Blacksmith. NEWMAN, J. C., Tailor. NASON, J. 0., Jeweler. POTTER, D. A., SR., Ihsurance Agent and Postmaster. POTTER, D. A., JR., General Merchant. PRICE, H. B., Dentist. PHILLIPS, A. D., Agent Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines. REED, JOHN, Meat Market. SHERMAN, ALONZO, Carpenter and Joiner. SHERMAN, E. J., Livery Stable. WARD, SAMUEL R., Physician and Surgeon. WEST, JOHN, Boots, Shoes and Harness. WILSON, THOS. H., Billiard Hall. WODELL, GEO. P., Photograph Gallery. WILSON, OTIS, Billiard Hall. WODELL, G. P., MRS., Millinery. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 319 SPRING GROVE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. MEAD, CHARLES, Justice of the Peace and Postmaster. TWEED, ROBERT, General Merchant. WESTLAKE, JAMES, Cheese Manufacturer. WILSON, WYMAN, General Merchant. 320 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY RILEY TOWNSHIP. ANDERSON, ANDERS, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Sweden ; came to this county in 1869 ; rents 120 acres of land. Unmarried. ASHCflAFT, J. B., Thresher, Sec. 25 ; Marengo P. 0. AXTELL, EUGENE, Laborer, Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. O. AXTELL, H. U., Farmer, Sec. 16; Marengo P. 0. BARNARD, GEORGE, Lives with father, Sec. 18; Belvidere P. 0. BARNARD, WALTER, Lives with father, Sec. 18 ; Belvidere P. 0. BARNES, ADDNEY, Lives with father, Sec. 13 ; Marengo P. 0. BARNES, ALBERT, Lives with father, Sec. 13 ; Marengo P. 0. BARNES, D. A., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Marengo P. 0. BARBER, HORACE, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Marengo P. 0. BARBER, A., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 27 ; S. Riley P. 0. BARBER, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Marengo P. 0. BARBER, H. S., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 8; Marengo P. 0.; born in DeKalb Co., 111., October 26, 1848 ; came to this county in 1870 ; rents 186 acres of land. Married Francis A. Jarvis, March 20, 1872, who was born in New York State in 1852 ; has one child, Lucy Mabel. BATES, MARCUS, Lives with father, Sec. 3 ; Marengo P. 0. BATES. J. N., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 4 ; Marengo P. 0. BENCOTER, C., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Marengo P. 0. BENNETT, JOHN, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 29 ; South Riley P. 0. ; born in Lycoming Co., Pa., July 9, 1820 ; came to this county in 1868 ; rents 230 acres of land. Married Lavina Coarson in 1848, who was born in Lycoming Co., Pa. ; has six children Harriet, Celestia, Adeline, Clara Bell, Monford and Willie C. BENNETT, F. H., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 3 ; S. Riley P. 0. BENSON, W. S., Fruit Raiser, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. BLACKPORD, THOMAS, Farmer, n. w. Sec. 19 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Boone Co., 111., 1845 ; came to this county in 1875 ; rents 160 acres of land ; value of property. $1,500. Married Anna Lawman, of Spring, Boone Co., 111., December 23, 1871 ; has one child. BOUGHTON, GRANT, Laborer, Sec. 14 ; Marengo P. 0. BRAINARD, JOSEPH, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 18 ; Belvidere P. 0. BRINKYER, H., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 11 ; Belvidere P. 0. BROTZMAN, JOHN, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 321 BROTZMAN & ROGERS, Cheese Factory and Creamery, Sec. 22 ; Marengo P. 0. ; established in 1865 ; value of property, $3,500. BROTZMAN, N., Proprietor of Riley Cheese Factory, Sec. 22 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Geauga Co., Ohio; came to this county in 1871 ; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; was a member of the Ninth Ohio Independent Battery. Married Martha J. Proctor, of Geanga Co., Ohio, in 1864 ; has two children, Ida and Earl. BROKAW, J. J., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 30 ; Marengo P. 0. BROWN, THOS., Laborer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. BROWN, MATTHEW, Laborer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. BROWN, ELIZA, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26 ; Marengo P. 0. BUCK, GEORGE, Farmer, Stock Raiser and Dairyman, Sec. 34 ; S. Riley P. 0. ; born in Lycoming Co., Pa., January 15, 1825 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1855 ; owns 91 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; enlisted in Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. and was rejected on account of physical disability. Married Elizabeth Milledge in 1870, who was born in Ohio in 1831 ; has three children, Emma Nelson and Edward. BUCK, ISAAC, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32 ; S. Riley P. 0. BURKHART, HENRY, Farmer and Wagon Maker, Sec. 27 ; S. Riley P. 0. BURKHART, J. R., Farmer and Carpenter, Sec. 35 ; S. Riley P. 0. n CADY, ALFRED, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 26 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Salisbury, Herkimer Co., N. Y. ; came to McHenry Co. May 10, 1861 ; owns 112 acres of land, valued at $6,000. Married H. Mary Edwards, October 13, 1869, who was born in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., N. Y., September 30, 1845; has two children, Ruby May and William Carleton. House was destroyed by fire in 1875, and the new frame house now occupies the old site ; value, $2,000. CALCHAN, JOHN, Weaver, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. 0. CAMPBELL, JAMES, Nurseryman, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. CASS, J., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. C ARR, DARIUS, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in New York ; came to McHenry Co. in 1857 ; owns 72 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Thankful Spencer in 1830 ; has nine children. CLAPP, M., Farmer and Teacher, Sec. 26 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Bridgewater, Vt., in 1823 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1861 ; owns 50 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; has been School Director one term ; served in Co. E, Ninety-fifth 111. Vol. Inf. Married Marietta Bailey, October 15, 1849, who was born in Erie Co., Pa., April 17, 1826 ; has four children living Mary M., Jones M., Corydon and Cordlinn. CLOSSON, A. S., Laborer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. COARSON, GEO., Farmer and Stock Grower, Sec. 21 ; Marengo P. 0. CO ARSON, J. 0., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Marengo P. 0. COARSON, J. B., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Marengo P. 0. 322 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. COUNTRYMAN, H., Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Marengo P. 0. CRANE, GEORGE, Farmer, n. e. Sec. 9 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Surrey England ; came to this county March 1, 1876 ; rents farm of R. M. Patrick ; value of property $500. Married Susan Wynn February 8, 1873, of Benton Co., Mo. ; has two children. CRISSEY, J. N., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 10; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Chau- tauqua Co., N. Y. ; came to this county September 19, 1854 ; owns 335 acres of land, value $50 per acre ; has been Commissioner and Overseer of the Poor. Married Emily Jenkins, of Niagara Co., N. Y., March 13, 1856 ; has five children. DIMON, THOMAS, Nurseryman and Fruit Grower, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. DOLBY, R., Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 35 ; Marengo P. 0. DOWNING, JOHN B., Blacksmith, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Lyco- ming Co., Pa., December 16, 1848 ; came to this county in 1873 ; owns blacksmith shop, value $500. Married Levina J. Dykens, of Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pa., 1870 ; has two children, Thomas David and Sadie J. DRAKE, E., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Marengo P. 0. DRIVER, ROBERT, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Hilgay, Norfolk, England ; came to this county in 1856 ; rents 200 acres of laud, value of property $3,000. Married Caroline Francis Robb November 11, 1866 ; has four children. DUFFY, E., Laborer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. O. DUNHAM, GEORGE, Laborer, Sec. 9 ; Marengo P. 0. DUNHAM, GEORGE H., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 9 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Rome, N. Y., January 4, 1848; came to this county in 1869. Married Sarah M. Tracy February 25, 1873, who was born in Coral Township, McHenry Co., February 6. 1851 ; has three children Bertha G., Alice L. and Henry. DUNWOODY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Marengo Township. DUNBAR, M. C., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; S. Riley P. 0. EDKIN, THOMAS J., Gunsmith, Sec. 27 ; Riley P. 0. ; born in New York City February 2, 1808; came to this county March 23, 1866 ; owns 100 acres of land, value $50 per acre ; is Justice of the Peace and Postmaster of South Riley : been Collector one term. Married Hannah Coarson, of Muncy, Lyoming Co., Pa., February 5, 1834 ; has three children living Elizabeth, George and Lucretia. EDWARDS, J. W., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. ELDRIDGE, M. S., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Marengo P. 0. FAY, F. B., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. O. ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., April 5, 1832, came to McHenry Co. November, 1853 ; owns 264 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Amy D. Jenkins, of Niagara Co., N. Y., September 15, 1849 ; has three children. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 323 FELLOWS, E. R., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 28 ; Marengo P. 0. FELLOWS, J. H., Medical Student, Sec. 28 ; Marengo P. 0. FBINK, PHILO E., Farmer, Renter of G. Richardson ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in McHenry Co. March 11, 1854 ; is equal heir with brother in mother's estate of 174 acres, value $7,000. Unmarried. GEHRKE, WILLIAM, Laborer, Sec. 15; Marengo P. 0. GILLILAN, J., Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. 0. GOODSILL, C., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; S. Riley P. 0. GRAVES, FRANK, Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 14 ; Marengo, P. GRAVES, JULIA, Widow of H. B. Graves, Sec. 14 ;. Marengo P. 0. ; she was born in Antwerp, Jefferson Co., N. Y. ; came to this county in 1860 ; owns 286 acres of land, value $.50 per acre. She was married in 1850 ; her maiden name was Julia Fay ; has three children. GRAY, THOMAS L., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Ulster Co., N. Y., September 12, 1842 ; came to this county in 1865 ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; has been School Director five years ; was in the army three years Co. D, Twentieth N. Y. Vol. Inf. ; honorably discharged and unscathed. Married Marcia St. John December 3, 1866, who was born in Gar- den Prairie, Boone Co., 111., December 13, 1846 ; has five children, all living Chester V., Price L., Bellemane, Mildred and Thomas L. GREEN, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; S. Ripley P. 0. GRIFFIN, E., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; S. Ripley P. 0. GRIFFITH, P. S., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24; Marengo P. 0.; born in Geauga Co., 0., October 20, 1830 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1844 ; owns 330 acres of land, valued at $13,000 ; has been Township Treasurer twelve years, Town As- sessor five years, also Collector two years. Married Asenid St. John, of Mosey Tp., Canada, October 19, 1856; has four children living Kate S., Flora A., Cora W. and Mary E. GUEKOW, FREDERICK, Farmer and Dairyman; Genoa P. 0., DeKalb Co.; born in Germany January 18, 1845 ; came to this county in 1874; rents 120 acres of land. Married Caroline Kneebus in 1871, who was born in Germany ; has three children Minnie, William and Augusts HADSALL, CHARLES, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 28 ; S. Riley P. 0. ; born in McHenry Co. March 13, 1853 ; always lived in this county ; works his father's farm. Married Florence Kitchen October 20, 1875, who was born in Ly- coming Co., Pa., March 26, 1858 ; no children. HADSALL, JOHN, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 28 ; S. Riley P. 0. ; born in Mc- Henry Co. September 9, 1848 ; always lived in this county ; works his father's farm. Married Celestia Bennett September 9, 1874, who was born in Lycoming Co., Pa., in 1851 ; no children. 324 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. HACKLEY, ROCKWOOD & CO., Farmers and Dairymen, Sec. 14 ; Marengo P. 0. HADSALL, E., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; S. Riley P. 0. HASTINGS, D. C., Physician and Surgeon, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. HALL, RICHARD, Dairy Produce, Sec. 15 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Massa- chusetts; came to this county in 1876 ; owns 226 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Elizabeth Line, of Banbury, England, Christinas, 1867 ; has three children. HENRY, T. W., Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. 0. HENRY, EUGENE, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Marengo P. 0. HENRY, B. F., Farmer and Thresher, Sec. 24 ; Marengo P. 0. HEWITT, D., Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. HEWSTON, THOMAS, Farmer and Dairyman (Renter), Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. 0. HOOF & DE YARMOND, Farmers and Dairymen, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. 0. HOOF, JOHN" B., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Lycoming Co., September 30, 1848 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1868 ; rents 156 acres of land. Married Emma J. De Yarmohd March 9, 1873, who was born in Michigan April 10, 1849 ; has two children Mattie W., and infant not named. ' HOTCHKISS, FRANCIS L., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 25 ; Marengo P. 0. ; owns 90 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre, in this county, and 40 acres in Iowa; born in Chenango Co., N. Y., September 17, 1846; unmarried. HUNDLEY, W. H., Farmer and Mason, Sec. 35 ; S. Riley P. 0. ; born in Vir- ginia January 9, 1821 came to Illinois in 1843, and to this county in 1875 ; rents 40 acres of land of G. Eichle. Married his first wife, Eliza J. Macus ; had two children Joseph M. and Minie ; married his second wife, Mildred A. Huntley, Oc- tober 8, 1873, who was born in Virginia in 1843. INKOW, F., Farmer, Sec. 32; Ney.P. O. IRWIN, HENRY, Laborer, Sec. 17 ; Marengo P. 0. JAMES, JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 12 ; Marengo P. 0. JONES, M. E., Laborer, Sec. 3 ; Marengo P. 0. KEARNEY, JOHN, Ditcher, Sec. 5 ; Marengo P. 0. KELLEY, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 15; Marengo P. 0. KNAPP, E. 0., Poultry and Stock Dealer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. KROUSE, CARL., Laborer, Sec. 14 ; Marengo P. 0. LEVOY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. ; bora in Sc. Lawrence Co., N. Y., February 8, 1822 ; came to McHenry Co. 1861 ; owns 24 acres, value $1,000. Married Isabel Yule, of Glasgow, Scotland, April 5, 1834 ; had twelve children, two dead. MACKEY, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Marengo P. 0. MALLORY, W. B., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 24 ; Marengo P. 0. McBENNETT, P., Farmer and Laborer, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. 0. McCUE, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. McCUE, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 325 McCUE, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. O. McDONELL, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Ireland, 1839 ; came to America 1855, and to this county 1866 ; owns 19r acres of land, value $1,000. Married Ann Campbell, of Ireland, 1861 ; lias five children living Mary, Kate, John, Will and Alexander. McGOVERN, HUGH, Laborer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. McKEOWN, MARY, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. MoKEOWN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Marengo P. 0. McKEOWN, J. F., Farmer, Sec, 18 ; Marengo P. 0. McKEOWN, FELIX, Farmer, Sec. 19; Marengo P. 0. MERRILL, J. B., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. 0. MERRILL, F. H., Farmer, Sec, 3.; Marengo P. 0. MERRILL, LEVI, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Marengo P. 0. MERRITT, ORRIN, Farmer and Ship Carpenter, Sec. 30 ; Marengo P. 0. MET CALF, M. C., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Montville, Geauga Co., Ohio ; came to this county 1844 ; owns 135 acres of land, value $50 per acre. Married Jane Elizabeth Cobb, of Cazenovia. Madison Co., N. Y., February, 1851 ; has four children. METCALF, GILBERT, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Geauga Co., Ohio, April 4, 1822; came to this county 1845; owns 101 acres of land, value $60 per acre. Married Louis Hotchkiss (since died), 1852 ; she was born in Connecticut; has two children living Viola C. and Franz D. METCALP, M. B., Dairyman; Sec. 12; Marengo P. 0., born in Montville, Geauga Co., Ohio ; came to this county 1845 ; owns 200 acres of land, value $60 per acre ; School Trustee. Married Susan West Rockwood, of New York City, June 8, 1859 ; has five children, MILLER, C. C., DR., Teacher and Fruit Grower, Sec. 2; Marengo P. 0. NICKEL, GOTTLIP, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born 'in Germany, 1837; came to this country in 1862; owns 110 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Mar- ried Lizzie Wemann, of Germany, 1863; has six children. OSBORN, E. R., Horse Dealer, Sec. 14 ; Marengo P. 0. OSBORNE, ANNA, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Marengo P. 0. OSBORNE, OTIS, Farmer, Sec. 15 Marengo P. 0. OTTO, FREDERICK, Farmer and Stock Raiser (Mason by trade), Sec. 12; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Germany, November 15, 1825 ; came to America twenty- two years ago, June 14, and to McHenry Co. twenty-one years ago ; owns 105 acres of land, value $40 per acre ; has been Road Master one year. Married first wife, Sophia Cook, of Chicago, 1844 ; second wife, Hannah Nicol, of Belvidere, native of Europe, April 21, 1860; has five children living Albert, Mena, Frederick, Matilda and Mary ; four dead. 326 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTS. PATTERSON, WILLIAM, Farmer and Dairyman (formerly Carpenter and Joiner), Sec. 33; Genoa P. 0.; born in Meadville, Crawford Co., Pa., September 21, 1827 ; came to this county in 1845 ; owns 140 acres of land, valued at $7,000. Married Lucy A. Buck, November 20, 1855, who was born in Lycoming Co., Pa., in 1826 ; has four children living Louisa E., Joseph H., Elizabeth A. and William Clinton; new barn burnt, September, 1876, loss, $1,800; new barn built same year, cost $ 1 ,000. PATTERSON, DAVID, Farmer, Dairyman and Stock Raiser, Sec. 23 ; Ney P. 0., DeKalb Co.; born in Crawford Co., Pa., October 13, 1825; came to this State in 1845 ; have always lived here, except six years in DeKalb Co. ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000. Married Elccta Burgell, in 1863, who was born in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1845 ; has four children living Caroline, Arthur D., Robert and Ralph. PHILLIPS, A. B., Laborer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. PLUMB, RUSSEL, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Chautauqua Co., Pa., November 19, 1840 ; came to this county about 1856 ; owns fifteen acres of land, worth $700. Unmarried. POLLOCK, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. 0.; born in Kentucky; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1875 ; rents 100 acres of land. Married Laurelia Shearer, in Marengo, 111., September 7, 1873 ; has two children. POTTER, ALMON, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 27 ; South Riley P. 0. ; born in Sheldon, Wyoming Co., N. Y., November 5, 1818; came to Kane Co., 111., in 1840 ; came to this county about twenty-five years ago ; owns 109 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; has been Road Commissioner two terms, and Town Trustee ; is now School Director. Married Martha Fields, in 1856, who was born in Ohio; has three children, Leon H., Bennie A. and Nellie M. POWERS, WARREN & GARRITT, Hop Raisers and Threshers, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. POWERS, J. M., Hop Raiser, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. RAINIE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Garden Prairie P. 0. RANSLEY, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 19; Garden Prairie P. 0. RATFIELD, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Marengo P. 0. RATFIELD, W. N.. Lives with father, Sec. 21 ; Marengo P. 0. REYNOLDS, D. C., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 25 ; Marengo P. 0. RICHARDSON, GEORGE, Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 27 ;' Riley P. 0. ROBB, A., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. 0. ROBB, G. A., Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 8 ; Marengo P. 0. ROGERS, A. P., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 30 ; Marengo P. 0. ROGERS, J. H., Proprietor of Riley Cheese Factory, Sec. 22 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Sullivan Co., Pa., 1846 ; came to this county in July, 1875 ; equal partner in cheese factory; value of property, $1,800; was in Co. D, Seventh Pa. Cav. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 827 Married Alvesta Buck, June 14, 1875, who was born in Lycoming Co., Pa.; has one child, Charles H. SEANOR, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Marengo P. 0. SEARLES, J. E., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Marengo P. 0. SEARS, ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Marengo P. 0. SEARS, M. P., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y.; came to this county in 1839 ; owns 257 acres of land, value $50 per acre. Married Marie J. Tracy, of Canandaigua, Ontario Co., N. Y., April 24, 1839. SEARS, A. H., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Me-' Henry Co. May 21, 1852 ; always resided here; owns 100 acres of land, and leases eighty acres in addition ; value, $50 per acre. Unmarried. SEARS, A. V., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., March 15, 1809 ; came to this county in 1838 ; owns 260 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Sarah Harris, of New York State, October 23, . 1845 ; has six children, all living Persus, Emma, Adelbert, Susie, Cora and Fred- erick. SE ARLS, O. I., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 28 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Riley Tp., October 9, 1853 ; always lived here ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Unmarried. SELLERS, B. F., Blacksmith, Sec. 22; Marengo P. 0. SHEHAN, PATRICK, Poultry and Stock Dealer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. O. SHIPMAN, ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Ney P. 0. SILVIUS, BURR, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Riley P. 0. SILVIUS, ORRIN, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Riley P. 0. SIMPSON BROS., Fanners and Stock Dealers, Sec. 20 ; Marengo P. O. SISSON, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. 0. SISSON, ALLEN, Farmer, n. w. Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. 0.; born in Otsego Co., N. Y., January 15, 1818 ; owns 292 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Mar 7 ried Laura Ann Wisner (first wife), of Ripley, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., December 15, 1845; had six children. Married Julia A. Babcock (second wife), of Westford, Otsego Co., N. Y., February 19, 1863; had four children. SMA.LLRIDGE, ROBERT, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 35; Marengo, P. 0.; born in England, July 4, 1819 ; came to America in 1832, and to this county in in 1866 ; owns 76 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre ; enlisted in the army and was rejected on account of physical disability. Married Sally A. Bird, November 11, 1841, who was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1824; has one child living, James H. SMITH, HENRY, Farmer and Fruit Grower, Sec. 12 ; Marengo P. 0. SOUTHWICK, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. STANLEY, G. H., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31 ; Geneva P. 0. ; born in Smyrna, Chenango Co., N. Y., August 29, 1829 ; came to Illinois in July, 1845, and to 328 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. this county in I860 ; owns farm of 200 acres, valued at $10,000. Married Mary A. Fall, in May, 1858, who was born in Morgan Co., Ohio, March 15, 1839 ; has one child, Newton H. Has a grove of five acres of maple and willow. 8PARR, A., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. 0. STARKWEATHER, J., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Mareugo P. 0. STONER, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Marengo P. 0. STORM, H. D., Farmer and Thresher, Sec. 24; Marengo P. 0. STEVENS, H. H., Farmer and Dairyman, Inventor of Stevens' Draught Equal- izers, Sec. 20 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., September 2, 1828 ; came to this county in March, 1855 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Lucy D. Wattles, in 1853, born in the State of New York ; has five chil- dren Steward H., Louis A., Julius F., Luella J., and Thaddeus Q. ST. JOHN, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 14; Marengo P. 0.; born in St. Thomas, Canada; came here in 1850; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Adelia Searl, of Lake Co., Ohio, in 1857 ; has two children. TAYLOR, ASHER, Farmer, Dairyman and Practical Cheese Maker, Sec. 22 ; Marengo P. 0.; born in Ly coming Co., Pa., October 5, 1851 ; came to this county to live in 1871 ; owns 13 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Mary E. Harding, of Lycoming Coi, Pa., in October, 1875. TAYLOR, D. MRS., Gardener, Sec. 22 ; Marengo P. 0. TITUS, GEORGE, Lives with father, Sec. 33 ; Ney P. 0. TITUS, W. J., Farmer, Dairyman and Stock Raiser, Sec. 33 ; Ney P. 0., DeKalb Co. ; born in Hopewell, Mercer Co., N. J., August 10, 1832 ; came to this county Sep- tember 19, 1869 ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000. Married Harriet S. Hepburn, of Ewing, Mercer Co., N. J., September 25, 1852 ; has five children living Emma L., George W., Edward H., Sarah R., and William A. TOWNSEND, HENRY, Laborer, Sec. 26 ; Marengo P. 0. TRIPP, ANDREW, Farmer and Thresher, Sec. 34 ; Riley P. 0. TRIPP, JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 19; Marengo P. 0.; born in Boone Co., 111., February 22, 1844; owns 200 acres of land, value $40 per acre; was Road Master one term. Unmarried. TROUT, GEORGE W., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32 ; Geneva P. 0. ; born in Allen Co., Ind., January 23, 1850 ; came to this county in 1866 ; rents 80 acres of land. Marritd Elizabeth Radfield, October 12, 1874, who was born in Illinois October 8, 1855 ; has one child Arthur. UNDERWOOD, HENRY, Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 22 ; Marengo P. 0. WALLACE, JOHN H., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 8 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1820 ; came to America in 1849, and to McHeury Co. in 1856 ; owns 260 acres of land, value $30 per acre. Married Ann Morton, of City Armagh, Ireland, in 1848 ; has four children Mary J., William H., Anna E. and Sarah E. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 329 WALLACE, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. 0. WALLACE, JOHN, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 18; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Scotland, October 5, 1844 ; came to America in 1855, and to McHenry Co. in 1860 ; owns 220 acres of land, value $40 per acre ; has been Road Master one term ; was in the United States Army three years ; wounded and discharged in 1866. Married Mary J. Wallace, July 4, 1868, who was born in New York City October 15, 1849 ; has two children Robert and William. WARD, JOHN, Poultry and Stock Dealer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. WARD, HIRAM, Lives with father, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. WHEELER, N., Lives with son, Sec. 27 ; Marengo P. 0. WHEELER, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. 0. WHITE, JAMES, Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 20 ; Marengo P. 0. WHEELON, CHARLES, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 34 ; South Riley P. 0. ; born in Canada, March 1, 1821 ; came to this county March 27, 1857; owns 160 acres of land, value $45 per acre. Married Mary Marshall in November, 1841, who was born in Canada; has seven children, all living Albert, Thomas A., Eliza, John M., Samuel H., Rebecca and George W. WHEELER, N. J., Farmer, Dairyman and Stock Raiser, Sec. 27 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Province of New Brunswick in 1841 ; came to Kane Co. in 1844, and to this county in April, 1876 ; owns 80 acres of land, value $30 per acre ; served two years in One Hundred and Forty-first 111. Vol. Inf. ; was Quartermaster, Ser- geant and Quartermaster of One Hundred and Fifty-third 111. Vol. Inf. Married Delia Peaslee, November 28, who was born in New York State in 1844 ; has one child Leonard. WHITE, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Belvidere, Boone Co., 111., in 1852 ; came to this county in 1862 ; rents a farm of James White of 38 acres. Married Mary E. Grandy April 14, 1875, who was born in Du Page Co., 111., in 1853. f WILLIAMSON, ALEX., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 29 ; Marengo P. 0. WILLIAMS, ROBERT, Laborer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. WILLIAMS, V. C., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 35 ; Riley P. 0. WILLIAMS, A. J., Fanner and Stock Raiser, Sec. 35 ; Riley P. 0. WILSON, ALBERT, Lives with father, Sec. 19 ; Marengo P. 0. WILSON, W. H., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 19 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Canada, April 2, 1840 ; came to this county in 1846 ; owns 80 acres of land, value $50 per acre. Married Susanna M. Durham, of Davenport, Delaware Co., N. Y., in 1862 ; has six children Herman 0., Thomas G., Prudence R., Forest H. and Charles G. WILSON, A. T., Farmer, Stock Raiser and Fruit Grower principally apples of the finest varieties, amounting to one thousand bushels for distribution per year, Sec. 19 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Canada, February 7, 1810 ; came to this country about 1846; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,000; was School Director five years. 330 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. Married (first wife) in 1833, and second wife in 1871 ; has ten children living Mary A., Catherine M., Charles C., William H.. Melinda M., John W., Prudence A., Harriet L., Thomas A. and Clara M. WISE, SAMUEL, Laborer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. 0. WOODWORTH, JACOB, Dr., Dairy Produce, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., in 1824 ; came to this county in 1865 ; owns 200 acres of land, beautifully situated, high state of cultivation, and with choice improve- ments; valued at $70 per acre. Married Ellen Douglas Bird, of Detroit, Mich., April 8, 1850 ; has four children. WYLDE, J. W., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 29 ; S. Riley P. 0. ; born in Boone Co., 111., October 20, 1852 ; came to this county in spring of 1876 ; rents 240 acres of land. Married Belle Mackey, June 23, 1875, who was born in Lycoming Co., Pa., in 1854 ; no children. ZIMMER, P. G., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Marengo P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 331 RILEY BUSINESS DIRECTORY. J. B. DOWNING, Riley Township, Section 23, Four Corners. ROBERT SMALLDRIDCE IHI.A.S A FARM OF SEVENTY-SIX ACRES, Section 35, Rlley Township, of Highly Improved and Naturally Fertile Land, For Sale, Buildings Good, Three good Wells of Water ; also good Bearing Orchard. RILEY CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY MANUFACTURES ANNUALLY 80,000 Ibs. of Cheese and 6,000 Ibs. of Butter. BROTZMAN & ROGERS, Proprietors, SEOTTO3ST 32, H. H. STEVENS' DRAUGHT EQUALIZERS! MAREBTGO POST OFFICE. Read What the Farmers Say Who Have Used Them. GENEVA, De Kalb Co., 111., 1874. H. H. STEVENS: DEAR SIR I have used your Three- Horse Equalizer, attached to the Briggs & Enoch Sulky Plow, for some time. I could not be induced to do without it. The horses can be brought so much nearer the Plow that it diminishes the draught very much, and in backing or turning around the horses will never step over traces, and there are no singletrees to bang the horses' legs. I think 'I have saved feed enough to more than pay for the Equalizer in doing my fall plowing, aside from the comparative elastic step of the horses and the increased amount of plowed ground per day as a consequence. J- J- KUNZLER. 332 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. SENECA TOWNSHIP. ALLBER, ORRIN, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0. ANDERSON, A. W., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. 0. BAIN, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Ireland, November 14, 1816 ; came to this county in 1854; owns 96 J acres of land. Married Jennette Brynan in 1854, who was born in Scotland in 1817 ; have no children. BARNES, THOS., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Woodstock P. 0. BARNES, C. H., Dry Goods Jobber and Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Marengo P. 0. BASS, E. N. & 0. W., Farmers, Sec. 16'; Union P. 0. BAYERD, J. A., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0. BASSETT, HARVEY, Cooper and Farmer, Sec. 18; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., November 27, 1834 ; came to this county in fall of 1871 ; owns 54 jr acres of land. Married Mary Coonrad, July 2, 1854, who was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., April 30, 1836 ; had six children. BEAM, A. L., Laborer, Sec. 22 ; Woodstock P. 0. BEAM, A. R., Cooper, Sec. 22 ; Woodstock P. 0. BEAN, WM. K., Farmer, Sec. 30 : Marengo P. 0. ; born in Merrimack Co., N. H., April 22, 1833 ; came to this county in 1843; owns 126 acres of land. Married Philena Mead, December 31, 1857, who was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., July 4, 1836 ; has six children. BELDIN, H. W., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Union P. 0. BEAUMONT, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0. BIGELOW, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Union P. 0. BIGELOW, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Union P. 0. BIGELOW, CHAUNCEY, Farmer, Sec. 22; Woodstock P. 0. BIGELOW, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Union P. 0. ; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., March 13, 1849 ; owns 80 acres of land. Married Marcia Brown in March, 1876, who was born in New York State in 1852. BISHOP, HARRISON, Farmer, Sec. 33; Union P. 0. ; born in Essex Co., N. Y., June 12, 1814; came to McHenry Co. in 1840; owns 200 acres of land. Married Susan Brown, January 1, 1844, who was born in Wayne Co., N. Y., Janu- ary 29, 1826 ; had seven children, five living. BISHOP, EDWARD, Lives with father, Sec. 33 ; Union P. 0. BOICE & BIGELOW, Farmers and Butter Manufacturers, Sec. 21 ; Union P. 0. BORCHARDT, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 11; Woodstock P. 0.; born in Germany, January 3, 1843; came to McHenry Co. in 1868. Married Conradine Borchardt, June 14, 1870, who was born in Germany, October 14, 1850, and came DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 333 to this county in 1857 : has four children ; her mother, Henrietta Borchardt, mother of Conradine Borchardt, was born in Germany, April 2, 1 808 ; came to this county in 1857. BRIGHT, THOMAS & ELLEN, Farmers, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P. 0. BROCK, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Marengo P. 0. BUTTERFIELD, MERRICK, Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Windsor Co., Vt., December 18, 1819; came to this county in 1855; owns 177 acres of land. Married Eliza S. Phinney, March 1C, 1862, who was born in Chau- tauqua Co., N. Y., September 11, 1836 ; has one child. CHASE, J. G., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. 0. CHESNUT, T. W., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. 0. CLARK, A. H., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Union P. O. CLARK, L., Farmer. Sec. 32 ; Union P. 0. CLARK, COLLINS, Teamster, Sec. 22; Union P. 0. COLESON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0. COLLINS, C., Lives with T. Thurg, Sec. 5 ; Marengo P. 0. COLLINS, J., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Ireland in 1803 ; came to McHenry Co. April 1, 1866; owns 20 acres of land. Married Catharine O'Brien in 1837. who was born in Ireland in 1810 ; had six children. COOK, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Woodstock P. 0. COOK, T. M., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Union P. 0. COONROD, DARIUS, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Marengo P. O. CARR, DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Woodstock P. 0. DEITZ, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 23; Woodstock P. 0. DEITZ, ALBERT, Mechanic, Sec. 23 ; Woodstock P. 0. DEWEY, F. R., Lives with father, Sec. 29 ; Marengo P. 0. DEWEY, E. B., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Marengo P. 0. DICKERSON, SILAS, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Woodstock P. 0. DICKERSON, Z., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0. DICKERSON, MORRIS, Farmer, s. e. Sec. 12 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Ohio in 1820 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1837 ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $4,800 ; was in the army nineteen months. Married Lydia N. Huff, from Michi- gan, January 14, 1847 ; she was born in 1829 ; has three children living, one dead. DIGGINS, R., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Marengo P. 0. DIGGINS, FRANK, Lives with father, Sec. 19, Marengo P. 0. DILLENBACH, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Woodstock P. 0. DIMMEL, LOUIS, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in France, Septem- ber 23, 1848 ; came to this county in 1848 ; owns 132 J acres of land. DUKE, G. B., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. O. DUNMELL, L., Mas., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Woodstock P. 0. DUNNING, S. N., Farmer, Sec. 16; Woodstock P. 0. EASTMAN, A., Renter of F. Weber. Sec. 35 ; Union P. 0. EASTMAN, LEONARD, Renter of J. Thompson, Sec. 35 ; Union P. 0. 334 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. EDDY, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Woodstock P. 0. EGGLESTON, J., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Union P. 0. EPPEL, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 3; Woodstock P. 0.; born in France Nov. 13, 1831 ; came to McHenry Co. in March, 1855 ; owns 180 acres of land. Married Kate Koch March 13, 1867, who was born in Wisconsin, January, 1846 ; has two children. FARR, S. M., Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Union P. 0. FLANDERS, GEORGE, Works farm of S. Flanders, Sec. 28 ; Union P. 0. FLANDERS, AARON, Farmer, Sec. 23; Woodstock P. 0. FLANDERS, SPENCER, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., December 31, 1818 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1837 ; owns 300 acres of land. Married Sophia Wiffin April 21, 1869 ; she was born in England January 28, 1834; has one child. POOTE, CHARLES, Carpenter, Sec. 13; Woodstock P. 0.; born in Kenosha Co., Wis., November 25, 1831 ; came to McHenry Co. in November, 1872. Mar- ried Ella Silliman September 5, 1873 ; she was born in McHenry Co., 111., March 20, 1851 ; has two children. FOOT, H. M., Farmer and Blacksmith, Sec. 14 ; Woodstock P. 0. FOOT, HOOKER, Works the Armour Estate ; Woodstock P. 0. FRISBIE, P. M., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Union P. 0. FRISBIE, FREDERICK, Lives with father, Sec. 35 ; Union P. 0. FRISBIE, EVELINE, Lives with father, Sec. 35 ; Union P. 0. PULLER, J. E., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in De Kalb Co., 111., February 20, 1850; came to this county in 1860. Married Angelina Buck November 25, 1874, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1851. GILE, HENRY, Renter of R. B. White, Sec. 28 ; Union P. 0. GILLIS, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0. GOODRICH, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Union P. 0. GRAVES, 0. R., MRS., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Marengo P. 0. GRAVES, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Marengo P. 0. GUTH, JACOB, JR., Sec. 26 ; Woodstock P. 0. GUILD, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Kane Co., 111., January 3, 1848; came to McHenry Co. April, 1876. Married Philana Warne December 1, 1870; she was born in Du Page Co., 111., August 11, 1849; has two children. HALL, LESTER, Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Woodstock P. 0. HARRINGTON, J., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Woodstock P. 0. HAMMER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Union P. 0. HEGART, J. C., Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Woodstock P. 0. HARMON, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 1; Woodstock P.O.; born in Kings Co., 1816; came to McHenry Co. in 1843; owns 260 acres of land. Married Ann Quinn Brown, August 24, 1841, who was born in Kings Co., 1816 ; had thirteen children, ten living. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 335 HILL, C. S., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Marengo P. 0. HICKS, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Woodstock P. 0. HOWE, EDWIN, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Union P. 0. HOLDEN, WILLIAM, Farmer, s. w. Sec. 11; Woodstock P. 0.; born in Lincolnshire, England, 1835 ; been in county since 1858. Married Eliza Cook, of Lincolnshire, England, in 1854 ; has eight children. HUBER, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Woodstock P. O. HUFF, HIRAM, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0. HURLEY, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. 0. HUBER, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in France, April 29, 1828 ; came to this county in 1853 ; owns 170 acres of land. Married Catharine Dininiel. August 15, 1865, who was born in France, in February, 1828 ; has one child. HYDE, N. T., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Woodstock P. 0. JACKSON, WM. B., Mechanic, Sec. 32 ; Union P. 0. JAMES, MRS., & SON, Farmers, Sec. 32 ; Union P. 0. JOHNSON, R. A., Farmer, Sec. 24; Woodstock P. 0. JOSLYN, W. W., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Woodstock P. O. JOSLYN, OSGOOD, Farmer, Sec. 16; Marengo P. 0. KENELY, TIMOTHY, Farmer, See. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Ireland, in 1834; came to McHenry Co. in 1850; owns 91 acres of land. Married Joahau Nihan, January 6, 1859, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1837 ; has six children. KIM BALL, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 23; Woodstock P. 0. KING, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Union P. 0. KNAPP, E., Mechanic, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. 0. KLINE, ISRAEL, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Lancaster Co., Pa., October 14, 1831 ; came to McHenry Co. April 14, 1876; owns 71 acres of land. Married Barbara Ann Notestine, August 29, 1858 ; has twelve children. LLOYD, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Woodstock P. 0. LOUDERBECK, Z., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Union P. 0. LOUNSBURY, SAMUEL, Works J. Barnes' farm, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. 0. McAULIFPE, J., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Limerick Co., Ireland, in 1823; came to this county in June, 1849; owns 120 acres of land. Married Mary O'Brien, who was born in Limerick Co., Ireland, in 1837 ; has seven children. McBROOM, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Woodstock P. 0. MCCARTY, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Ireland, November 9, 1836 ; came to this county in October, 1872. Married Hannah Lantry, November, 1858; she was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., April, 1842 ; has seven children. McDOWELL, S. C., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Marengo P. 0. McDOWELL, W. J., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Union P. 0. 336 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. McDOUGALL, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Scot- land May 26, 1852 ; came to. McHenry Co. in spring of 1869 ; owns 20 acres of land ; has three children. MCDOWELL, WM. J., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., May 31, 1845 ; came to McHenry Co. March 1, 1875 ; owns 157 acres of land. Married Alice E. Sperry November 25, 1869; she was born in Portage Co., 0., April 8, 1850; has three children. McGEE, TEKRENCE, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Wooodstock P. 0. McGEE, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0. McLEAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. 0. MCLAUGHLIN, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 36 Union P. 0. MEAD, L. L., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Union P. 0. MEAD, MARCUS, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Union P. 0. MEAD, A. B., Farmer, Sec.' 23 ; Woodstock P. 0. MEAD, 0. P., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Woodstock P. 0. MILLER, CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Woodstock P. 0. MILLS, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 26; Union P. 0. MITCHELL, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. 0. MOLLOHON, GEORGE R., Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in , Braxton Co., W. Va,, May 10, 1849; came to McHenry Co. February 26,1872. Married Rebecca J. Fox November 20, 1870 ; she was born in Braxton Co., W. Va. ; has one child. MORRIS, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Marengo P. 0. . MURRY, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. 0, MULLER, CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in France March 24, 1831 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1847 ; owns 100 acres of land. Mar- ried Christina Weitzel March 24, 1861, who was born in Pennsylvania, May 18, 1839 ; has four children. MURLEY, C., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Ireland, in 1816 ; came to America in 1859, and to McHenry Co. in the spring of 1866 ; owns 20 acres of land. Mairied Hanora Sullivan, September H, 1849. who was born in Ireland in 1826; has four children. MUZZY, J. N., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Union P. 0. NEW, JOHN, Renter R. C. Jefferson, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. 0. NIHAN, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Marengo P. 0. NIHAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Marengo. P. 0. NUGKNT, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 4 ; Woodstock P. 0. O'BRIEN, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Woodstock P. 0. O'BRIEN, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Marengo P. 0. PARK, P. G., Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Marengo P. 0. PARSONS, C. 0., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Woodstock P. 0. PARSONS, LORENZO, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Woodstock P. 0. PERKINS, C. G., Farmer, Sec. 24; Woodstock P. 0. RAIRDON, L. A., Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0. DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. 337 RICHARDS, T. McD., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. 0. RICH, CALEB, Farmer and Butter Maker, n. e. Sec. 27 ; Marengo P. 0. ; boru in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., 1824 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1843 ; owns 80 acres of land ; value of property, $5,000 ; was First Lieutenant Elgin Artillery Co. Mar- ried Arta J. Hines, of Rensselaer Co., N. Y., in July 1852 ; had five children. ROBINSON, H., MRS., Farmer, Sec. 23 ; Woodstock P. 0. ROBINSON, H. W., Mechanic, Sec. 23 ; Woodstock P. 0. RUSSELL, MATTHEW, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. RUSSELL, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. SANFORD, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 16; Marengo P. 0. SANFORD, NELSON, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; 'Woodstock P. 0. SCHOFF, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Woodstock P. 0. SCHNYDER, GEORGE, Renter of N. Feame, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0. SHELDON, F. L., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Union P. O. SHELDON, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Union P. 0. SHELDON, L. W., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Union P. 0. ; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., July 30, 1830 ; came to McHenry Co. June 1, 1842 ; owns 355 acres of land, value $20,000 ; has been Town Collector one year, Clerk two years, Assessor two years, Justice of the Peace four years and Supervisor three years. Married Mary Deitz, of Otsego Co., N. Y., January 7, 1857 ; had three children ; two living M. Esther and Lyman D. SILLIMAN, STILES, Farmer, Sec. 24; Woodstock P. 0.; born in Otsego Co., N. Y., November 10, 1824 ; came to McHenry Co. May 23, 1850 ; owns 170 acres of land. Married Martha Burnside, November, 1847 ; she was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., December 27, 1820 ; has four children. SMITH, GEORGE, & CO., Millers, Sec. 30 ; Marengo P. 0. SMITH, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 30; Marengo P. 0. SMITH, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 24; Woodstock P. 0. SOUTHWORTH, LYDIA, MRS., Widow J. W. Sec. 27 ; Union P. 0. STAFFORD, J. P., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Woodstock P. 0. .STANDISH, BENJAMIN, Farmer, Sec. 19; Marengo P. 0. STEVENS, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Union P. 0. STEWART, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. 0. STILLWELL, CHARLES, Renter of H. Bishop, Sec. 33 ; Union P. 0. STRATTON, CHARLES, Works for C. H. Barnes, Sec. 30 ; Marengo P. 0. SULLIVAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. 0. SULLIVAN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Marengo P. 0. SULLIVAN, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Marengo P. 0. ; born in Ireland, in 1809; came to McHenry Co. in 1853; owns 106! acres of land. Married Mar- garet Sullivan in 1847, who was born in Ireland in 1829 ; had ten children, eight living. TALCOTT, M. N., Carriage Maker and Blacksmith; Franklinville ; born in Washington Co., Waightfield, 1833; came to this county 1871 ; value of property, $1,500 ; was member of Ninety-second N. Y. Vols. ; Regimental Steward. Mar- 338 DIRECTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY. ried Sarah Griffith, of Broome Co., N. Y., August 1, 1876 ; had three children by first wife. TAYLOR, PARSON, Farmer, Sec. 19; MarengoP. 0. THOMPSON, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Woodstock P. 0. THOMPSON, DEWEY, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Woodstock P. 0. TOWIG, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 5; Marengo P. 0. THOMAS, ADELBERT, Farmer, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. 0. THOMAS, SUSAN, MBS., Widow of Alfred, Sec. 13 ; Woodstock P. 0. TURNER, ORSANUS, Veterinary Surgeon, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. 0. WALKER, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Woodstock P. 0. WALLACE BROS., Farmers, Sec. 25 ; Woodstock P. WARREN, J. F., Mechanic, Sec. 29 ; Marengo P. 0. WEBBER, C. N., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Woodstock P. 0. WEITZELL, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Woodstock P. 0. WILCOX, HOMER, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. 0. WHEELER, M. G., Mrs., residence, Sec. 12 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; Widow of S. P. Wheeler, who died February 20, 1876 ; he was born in Rutland Co., Vt., in 1838 ; came to this county in 1856; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $1,600. Mrs. Wheeler was Miss M. J. Dufield, of Nicholas Co., Va. ; married in 1860 ; has five children. WILCOX, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., June 27, 1818; came to McHenry Co. in March, 1868; owns 40 acres of land. Married Jane S. Parker, in 1839, who was born in Bennington, Vt., in 1820 ; had nine children, five living. WILCOX, HOMER W., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Benning- ton Co., Vt.. December 14, 1846 ; came to McHenry Co. in spring of 1851. Mar- ried Miss E. Truax, December 30, 1865 ; she was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., March 10, 1845 ; has three children. WILCOX, JOHN Q., Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Woodstock P. 0. ; born in Bennington Co., Vt., May 7, 1847 ; came to McHenry Co. in the spring of 1851 ; owns 40 acres of land. Married Aurilla Parks, July 21, 1866 ; she was born in Du Page Co., Ill, July 23, 1843 ; has four children. WILCOX, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. 0. WOLCOTT, J. F., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Union P. 0. ZELLER, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 24 ; Woodstock P. 0. M. N. T ALCOTT, CARRIAGE MAKER AND BLACKSMITH, FRANKMtfVIL.I.E. DAIRY MATTERS. THE AYRSHIRE. The Ayrshire cows are justly celebrated throughout this country and Great Britain for their excellent dairy purposes. Though the most recent in their origin, they are pretty distinct from other Scotch and English races. In color, the pure Ayrshires are generally red and' white, spotted or mottled, not roan, like many of the Short-horns, but often presenting a bright contrast of colors. The head is small, fine and clean. The face is long and narrow at the muzzle, with a sprightly, yet generally mild expression. The eye is small, smart and lively. The horns are short and slightly twisted upward, set wide apart at the roots. The neck is thin. The body is enlarging from fore to hind quarters. The back is straight and narrow, but broad across the loin. The ribs are rather flat. The joints are rather loose and open. The hind quarters are thin. The teats of the cow are of medium size, and set wide apart. The milk veins are always very prominent and generally well developed. On the whole, the Ayrshires are good-looking, but want some of the sym- metry and aptitude to fatten which characterize the Short-horn, and which is supposed to have built up this valuable breed on the basis of the original stock of the county of Ayr, a county extending along the eastern shore of the Frith of Clyde, in the southwestern part of Scotland, and divided into three districts, known as Carrick, Cunningham and Kyle; the first famous as the lordship of Robert Bruce, the last for the production of this, one of the most remarkable dairy breed of cows in the world. These cattle are naturally hardy and active and capable of enduring severe winters and of easily regaining condition with the return of spring and good feed. They have been known to produce over ten gallons of milk in a day. It is the opinion of good breeders that a high-bred Short- horn bull and a large-sized Ayrshire cow will produce a calf which will come to maturity earlier and attain greater weight and sell for more money than a pure-bred Ayrshire. This cross, with feeding froni the start, may be sold fat at two or three years old, the improvement being especially seen in the early maturity and the size. In this cross with the Short-horn, the form becomes ordinarily more sym- metrical, while there is, perhaps, little risk of lessening the milking quality of 340 DAIRY MATTERS. the offspring, if sufficient regard is paid to the selection of the individual ani- mals to breed from. The Ayrshire unites to a greater degree than other breeds the supposed incompatible qualities of yielding a great deal of milk arid beef. LENGTH OF TIME COWS SHOULD BE MILKED. About five months after calving, there is a great difference in the quality of a cow's milk as compared with that of one lately calved. The milk of a cow newly calved not only contains more butter, but the butter exists in larger globules and is more easily churned than afterward. After five or six months, the cream is much smaller in quantity, but it changes in character ; the globules are very small and exist as an emulsion with the milk rather than as a separate part of it. In the souring of milk, alcohol is formed by the decomposition of the sugar of milk; the alcohol forms .an emulsion with the cream, and as this is butter in the churn, it foams up and froths over, but makes no butter. Hence the reason why it takes so much longer to churn late in the fall and in early winter than in the spring. When this season occurs and the cream froths up in the churn and butter will not come, patience ceases to be a virtue, for it is useless. The craam might as well go into cakes ami puddings or be thrown to the hogs. COWS FOR THE BUTTER DAIRY. Frank K. Hall, of Sugar Grove, 111., says : I have recently made some tests for the purpose of determining the rela- tive value of my cows for a butter dairy. I am convinced that farmers too often simply guess at the value of their cows for this purpose, and do not always give honor where honor is due, and sometimes allow a cow a place in the barn which ought to be in the beef barrel. On the 27th day of December we saved the milk of each cow by itself, setting it in separate pans and at the usual depth. The milk was heated after setting twelve hours, and skimmed when thirty-six hours old. Milk, cream and butter were carefully weighed. My herd numbers but six cows, as follows : No. 1. Thoroughbred Jersey, ten years old ; weight about seven hundred pounds ; came in last May ; due to come in again next April ; average time of going dry, two weeks. No. 2. Thoroughbred Jersey, two years old last spring ; weight about seven hundred and fifty pounds ; came in last September ; due to come in again next June. No. 3. Probably a full blood Jersey, nine years old ; weight nine hundred and seventy-five pounds ; came in last August ; due to come in again next .June ; average time of going dry, two weeks. DAIRY MATTERS. 341 No. 4. A Jersey and Ayrshire cross, six years old ; weight nine hundred and fifty pounds ; came in last April, due to come in next June ; average time of going dry, two weeks. No. 5. A half blood grade Jersey, two years old last spring ; weight about seven hundred and fifty pounds ; came in last September ; due to come in next June. No. 6. A common cow, six years old ; weight about nine hundred and fifty pounds; carne in, last July; due to come in again next June; average time of going dry, nearly three months. The cows have been fed and treated alike, except that the heifers have not had quite as much grain as the old cows. They have had all the tame hay and corn fodder they would eat, and two bushel baskets of soft corn (some sweet corn), and one and one-half bushels of beets per day. The results of the tests are as follows : MILK. PER CENT. CREAM. BUTTER. PER CENT. BUTTER. NO. i ; 11 Itis 15 oz 10 5 12 2 oz 6 4 No. 2 17 2 " 10 16 3 6 No. 3 . . 17 9 " 9 2 16 6 5 9 No. 4 1C 2 " 8 6 13 1 5 2 No. 5 12 15 " 8 4 10 7 5 2 No. 6 18 84 13 9 48 It will be seen that cow No. 6 gives the most milk, and is by far the poorest cow in the herd, since she goes dry nearly three months each year, and only 4.8 per cent, of her milk is butter. Cow No. 3 made last July, just one month before dropping her calf, one and one-fourth pounds of butter per day. She now makes more than one pound per day. Therefore I think it safe to say that cow No. 3 will make 365 pounds of butter every 365 days, while cow No. 6 will not make 250 pounds. Now if butter is worth twenty-five cents per pound, cow No. 3 makes $91.25 worth of butter per year, while cow No. 6 makes but $62.50 worth, provided the feed and labor of caring for the cow costs $60. Cow No. 3 gives a profit of $31.25 ; cow No. 6 gives a profit of $2.50. Problem : If cow No. 6 is worth $40, how much is cow No. 3 worth ? On December 20, milk drawn from each of these cows (Nos. 3 and 6) was placed in glass tubes twenty-one inches long. In twenty hours after setting, the cream line of No. 3's milk was plainly visible, and all the cream had evidently reached the top of the milk, while the same state of things did not exist in the other tube, until the milk was more than thirty-six hours old. Therefore. I infer that the difference between the per cents, of butter and cream would be much larger in summer than in winter. 342 DAIRY MATTERS. In making this test, the butter was weighed before salting, and salted at the rate of one ounce of salt for each pound of butter. After standing twenty- four hours, it was worked the second time, and weighed again. The weights given in the table are the weights after salting. RAISING CALVES FOR THE DAIRY. On this subject, Mr. Willard, of the Rural New Yorker, has the following: There are various opinions in reference to the best and cheapest manner of raising calves. We believe the best results are obtained by giving the calf generous treatment from first to last. A poor, stunted and half-starved calf will never be able to reach that standard of excellence that it would, had a more liberal allowance of food been made during its earliest days. If a calf gets a fair start on milk, its food may be changed to whey by adding a porridge of oatmeal, oil-cake, buckwheat flour, or something of this kind, to supply the necessary constituents lacking in the whey. We have sometimes seen good calves raised on a small quantity of milk, by adding the liquor from steeped hay. Where conveniences are had for steeping hay, and only a small quantity of milk can be had, this plan may be resorted to. but if good, sweet whey can be obtained, the porridge, or oat-meal or oil-cake will require less labor in its preparation, and is easier to be regulated as to the quantity required. In butter dairies, good calves can be raised on skimmed milk. Almost every farmer has some peculiar notion of his own, in regard to the manner of raising calves ; but the great and general fault in management is a scanty allowance of nutritious food in the early stages of growth. It is important that the young animal be kept in a growing, vigorous condition, so that when cold weather approaches in the fall and early winter, it will be able to meet the exigencies of change in climate with good feed and care, and without special nursing to bring it through the rigors of winter. It pays well to do the work thoroughly and in the best manner at first, since, if this omitted, no after treat- ment will be able to wholly counteract neglect and starvation in the early stages of growth. The importance of growing good dairy stock cannot be too strongly urged upon the dairy farmers of the State at this time. The difficulty of getting good stock, by selecting from droves brought from a distance, is so great that the raising of stock on the farm where it is to be used is now almost imperative, if a good and profitable herd is desired. Calves should be selected from deep milking animals, and if these have been crossed with thorough-bred bulls of good milking families, the chances are almost certain that the calf will make a good cow. DAIRY MATTERS. 343 CONCERNING THE EAR MARKS OF BUTTER COWS. Hon. John Shattuck, a noted butter dairyman of Chenango Co., N. Y., said at the late convention of the New York State Dairymen's Association, that he had found the color on the inside of the ear to be one infallible guide in the selection of a good butter cow. If the skin on the inside of the ear is of a rich a yellow color, the cow was sure to give a good quality of milk ; that is, milk rich in butter. He said in all his experience he had never known this sign to fail. Mr. J. W. North, in the Maine Farmer, gives some further information concerning the subject. He observes that cows producing very high colored butter have a large amount of the ear secretion, in many instances the whole internal surface being covered with a thick, orange-colored, oily matter ; on the other hand, the light-colored butter makers present a scanty, thin and pale yel- low secretion, in some cases found only at the bottom of the ear. His theory is, that every animal has the power of secreting a certain amount of this yellow pigment. If the quantity be sufficiently large, secretion will take place freely in the mammary glands, the ear and skin. If, however, the production be lim- ited, the tendency may be wholly toward the milk glands and ear, causing the animal to exhibit a pink hide, or the skin may be almost the sole avenue of escape from the body, the butter, in consequence, being light, colored ; or there may be so little coloring matter evolved as to furnish none to the skin, and a very scanty supply to the ear and milk. In selecting Jersey cows, in order to judge in regard to the color of their butter, he recommends the ear to be in- spected. Dr. Sturtevant, in his recent address before the Connecticut State Board of Agriculture, alluded to this color of the ear in selecting cows, but he thought some caution should be observed in clearing away the secretion that may have accumulated on the skin, so that the true color of the skin on the inside of the ear may be seen. Otherwise the accumulated secretion, if taken for the true color of the skin on the inside of the ear, would deceive, as it might be darker, or exhibit a deeper color than that of the true skin. He regarded the color of the ear as a good guide in respect to the color of the butter which the cow would yield. REARING YOUNG CALVES. A gentleman of Plattsburg, Mo., states : As regards the merit of the various plans of keeping calves, we are averse to tieing calves by the neck. It cramps their motions, and deprives them of that freedom of action which is so conducive to health, and growth. By restraining motion, they will no doubt sooner acquire condition ; but for stock calves this is of less importance, than strength acquired by moderate exercise 344 DAIRY MATTERS. within limited space within a crib. As to a number of calves within the same loose box. though certainly having liberty to move, they have also liberty to suck one another, a propensity inveterate in calves. The ears, navel, scrotum a/id teats suffer by this dirty habit ; and there is no preventing it after it has been acquired as long as two calves remain together. Upon the whole, we prefer the separate crib to each calf, sparred to allow it to see its neighbors, and it is then in as much company as to remove the idea of loneliness. The separa- tion, at all evants, prevents the abominable habit of sucking ; and such cribs are as useful when calves are suckled by the cows as when brought up by hand. In regard to bringing up calves by suckling, there is no question it is the best way, provided the calf has always free access to the cow which is support- ing it ; but we are doubtful of the superiority of suckling over feeding by hand, when the calf is only allowed to go to the cow at stated times. It saves the trouble of milking the cows and giving the milk to the calves ; but a saving of trouble is of no importance compared to rearing young stock well. An objec- t-ion to suckling exists when one cow brings up two calves at a time, that the quantity of milk received by each calf is unknown, and the fastest sucker will take the largest share. True, they are both brought up ; but are they brought up as well as when the quantity of milk drank is known to be sufficient for the support of each ? The milk becomes scarcer, too, as the calves get older, in- stead of becoming more plentiful, as it should be. The objection to partial suckling is, that a cow suckling a calf does not allow milking afterward with the hand in a kindly manner, as every cow prefers being sucked to being milked by the hand. Unless, therefore, cows are kept for the purpose of suck- ling throughout the season, they become troublesome to milk with the hand after the calves are weaned. Usually, one cow suckles two calves ; and a cow that has calved early may suckle two sets, or four calves, or at least three, in the season. When brought up by hand, it is reckoned that each cow shall support two calves, the calves beyond their own being taken from cows whose milk is wanted for other purposes, or being purchased from those who do not bring up calves. In this way ten cows will support at least twenty calves, and maybe twenty-five. OIL-CAKE FOR MILCH COWS. A correspondent of the Toledo Farm Journal gives the benefit of his ex- perience as follows: Dairymen in this vicinity, where continued feeding of milch cows is requisite from five to seven months of the year, who have not tested the virtue of oil-cake as an economizer in fodder, can scarce believe how profitable its results are, especially during long, cold, severe winters. Owning about forty cows several years since, all of which were stabled during the win- ter season, the writer's attention was called to the value of cotton-seed oil as an economizer of fodder, and a trial was given it, a ton or two being purchased at DAIRY MATTERS. 345 St. Louis and shipped to Toledo in January. Several bushels were thrown into a barrel, which was then filled with water, and when the oil-cake had be- come dissolved, about a quart of the fluid was poured over the quantity of middlings, cut hay, or whatever fodder was given each animal at one feeding, great care being taken not to give too much, in order not to cloy the appetite a result which follows if caution is not observed in this respect. The conse- quence was that the cows grew sleek, were perfectly healthy, gave more milk and required far less food than before a very desirable result at that time, as the winter proved a long one and feeding had to be kept up until the middle of May. So long as I continued to remain engaged in the dairy business, I never again gave up the use of oil-cake, although it became difficult to obtain the cotton-seed oil-cake, and I tried linseed oil-cake, using it in the same manner, with good results, although I prefer the former, but would always use the latter when that is not obtainable. When fodder is scarce and dear, the value of this experiment is great, indeed, especially in winter, and I would advise all who are engaged in the production of milk for city markets to give it a fair trial, well convinced they will not regret it. So far as regards an increase in the quantity of cream, I cannot say from experience, though it is alleged to pro- duce cream of better quality and of increased quantity. Those who sell milk and keep cows for this purpose cannot fail to derive great benefit from the use of oil-cake in the manner above described, as it is saving of money, while it also serves as an aid in making it. NEATNESS IN MAKING BUTTER. It is admitted by butter makers of extensive experience that impurities and noxious odors in the atmosphere, where cream is rising, will injure the flavor of the butter. We recollect that a neighbor killed a skunk, more than one hun- dred rods distant, and the offensive and pungent odor from that dead animal was wafted during the entire day toward the pantry in which there were several pans of milk. The butter made of that cream tasted so offensively of the odor of that skunk that it could not be used for culinary purposes. X. A. Willard writes on this subject that "when milkers are allowed to come directly from the stable to the milk room, it will be impossible to keep the latter place sweet and clean for the time being." There are hundreds of butter makers, we are aware, to whom the impor- tance of this single point cannot be too strongly urged, since they often consider many little things of this kind, in regard to dairy management, too insignificant to merit attention. But in butter making, the observance of little things is often the great secret of success. There is no doubt that immense quantities of poor butter are made from the milk set in improper places. The kitchen pantry, the living room and the cellar 346 DAIRY MATTERS. used to store vegetables and other family supplies will impart peculiar taints to the milk and cream, in such a degree as to be destructive to flavor, even though the butter in other respects be skillfully handled. Dairy rooms so situated as to catch the odor from the pig sty, the cess pool or other decomposing filth cannot be used for making good butter. There should be a freedom from filth and impurities of every description about the milk house, and the milk should be delivered by the milkers in an ante-room, or some point outside the milk room, and from thence conveyed to the place where it is to be set for cream. In this way the fumes and the litter from the stable may be kept from the milk room. The causes of poor butter are various, the most important of which are lack of cleanliness, the want of proper dairy utensils, the need of a good dairy room or place for setting the milk, neglect in manipulating the cream at the right time, unskillful working, packing and storing the butter, and, finally, lack of knowledge in a part or whole of the processes required for making a prime article. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. CANNING FRUIT. When fruit is heated in open vessels, and the air is full of delicious aroma, your fruit is fast losing its best quality. This is why it is best to fill the jars with fruit before cooking. Another reason why it is best to heat in jars, you avoid crushing, and the liquor is rich and clear. In canning peaches or pears, it is very satisfactory if you have retained the small or broken pieces for present consumption, and only filled your cans with large and shapely quarters. The same with grapes and berries. If you wish to realize the exquisite flavor of each fruit, do not spoil it with poor sugar. It is a good way to put what nice white sugar you wish to use through the day into the porcelain kettle in the morning, with a little water, and bring it to boil and skim it, and when your bottles or jars of fruit have been heated, fill up with the hot syrup. For lack of anything better, take a large copper wash boiler, place a piece of straw matting or two thicknesses of paper over the bottom, and then arrange the cans, as many as it will hold, and keep upright. You may need some twigs beneath and around them to keep all'firm and in place. Fill with warm water to the necks of the jars, cover them with lids and put on the boiler-cover to keep in the steam. Berries need but a few minutes of boiling heat. By this method, if you do leave them a trifle too long, they are not spoiled by being boiled to pieces. Green corn is very nice cooked with sliced ripe potatoes, two or three hours, slowly, on the back of the stove, and seasoned with sweet cream, salt and pepper when warmed for the table. Corn and tomatoes are better when cooked in the porcelain kettle, and should be canned and sealed up in bright tin cans. THE VALUE OF A DUST BATH FOR ANIMALS. The almost indispensable necessity of an ample supply of dust for animals in winter is understood by very few stock growers. All sorts of animals delight in a dust bath. Chickens that have easy and continual access to it will never be troubled with vermin, either in their houses or on their bodies. Cattle de- light to stand in a dusty road, scraping it up with their fore feet and flinging it over their backs. The cheapest and most effectual cure for lice on cattle is to 348 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. scatter a quart of perfectly dry dust along the spine, from the horns to the tail. In winter, when they cannot get it, many animals become covered with vermin. MEASURING GRAIN IN A BOX OR CRIB. To get the cubical contents of any room, box, bin or crib, in feet, multiply the length, breadth and depth together. Each of these cubic feet contains 1,728 inches. A bushel contains 2.150 cubic inches. Divide 1.T28 into 2.150, and we have 1,244. Divide the cubical contents in feet of any space by 1,244, and the quotient will be the number of bushels it will contain. For instance, a crib 20 feet square and 10 feet deep will contain 4.000 by 1,244, and we have 3,215 and a fraction, which is the number of bushels of shelled corn that the crib will hold. But, for all practical purposes, 1.244 is equal to 1.25, or one and a quarter, which is simply five quarters, and to divide by five- quarters is to multiply by 4 and divide by 5, or which is the same as multiplying by 8 and dividing by 10, or cutting oft' one figure to the right. Hence, when the cubical contents in feet are known, multiply by 4 and divide by 5, or multiply by 8 and divide by 10, and we have the contents in bushels. If a barrel be 3 or 5 bushels, multiply by 3 or 5, as the case may be. TO DESTROY STUMPS. Some one, not long ago, started the idea that sulphuric acid would totally destroy stumps. An auger hole was to be bored in the top, filled with sulphuric acid, and plugged. In a day or two the stump would be eaten up, even to the very roots. The experiment was tried and failed, only a portion of the stump, at the top, being affected. The following method is recommended by the Scien- tific American : In the autumn, bore a hole one to two inches in diameter, ac- cording to the girth of the stump, vertically in the center of the latter, and about eighteen inches deep. Put into it from one to two ounces saltpeter ; fill the whole with water and plug up close. In the ensuing spring take out the plug and pour in about one-half gill of kerosene oil and ignite it. The stump will smoulder away without blazing to the very extremity of the roots, leaving nothing but ashes. HOUSEHOLD MEASURES. As all families are not provided with scales and weights, referring to ingre- dients in general use by every housewife, the following information may be use- ful : Wheat flour, 1 pound i* 1 quart ; Indian meal, 1 pound 2 ounces is 1 quart ; butter, when soft, 1 pound 1 ounce is 1 quart ; loaf sugar, broken, 1 pound is 1 quart ; white sugar, powdered, 1 pound 1 ounce is 1 quart ; best brown sugar, 1 pound 2 ounces is 1 quart ; eggs, 'average size, 10 eggs are 1 pound ; 16 large tablespoonfuls are J pint, 8 are 1 gill, 4, | gill, etc. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. 349 CEMENT FOR CRACKED HOOFS. Mr. Defay has discovered a preparation by means of which sand cracks or fractures in hoof or horn may be durably cemented up. Even pieces of iron can be securely joined together by its means. The only precaution necessary for its successful application is the careful removal of all grease by spirits of sal ammonia, sulphide of carbon or ether. Mr. Defay makes no secret of its composition, which is as follows : Take one part of coarsely powdered gum- ammoniacum and two parts gutta-percha, in pieces the size of a hazel nut. Put them in a tin-lined vessel over a slow fire, and stir constantly until thoroughly mixed. Before the thick, resinous mass gets cold, mold it into sticks like seal- ing wax. The cement will keep for years, and when required for use it is only necessary to cut off a sufficient quantity and re-melt it immediately before ap- plication. English Live Stock Journal. TO CURE AND KEEP PORK. To have pork keep well for a long time, it is not only necessary to have good, sweet, wholesome pork to begin with, a clean, tight barrel, plenty of pure, clean, coarse salt, and a cool place for keeping it when packed. Pork will keep a year and longer, if it is first cut in pieces of uniform width, and the pieces, containing the most lean, separated from the rest, as it contains more blood to discolor the brine ; besides, it takes brine more readily and will soon become as hard as old salt beef. Then procure a tight, clean oak barrel ; scatter salt over the bottom to the depth of about one-half an inch, then, having cut the pork in strips of nearly uniform width, pack them on edge, with the rind next to the barrel, and follow round until the bottom is covered by a layer of strips so even and solid that no single piece can raise without bringing up the whole layer. Then fill up the interstices with salt, and spread it a half inch thick over the top layer ; then pack another layer in the same way till the cask is full, or the pork all packed. On the top layer place enough clean, flat stones to keep it from floating after the brine is added. The brine may be added at once, or left a day or two, without the weather be too warm, then it should be added at once, as soon as the meat is cool. Old brine is as good as new, if it is perfectly sweet, but no better. 9 THE CLASSIFICATION OF HIDES. At the National Convention of Tanners and Dealers in Hides and Leather, held in Philadelphia in October, the following rules for the classification of hides were unanimously adopted, and will therefore control the action of the whole trade, until otherwise ordered : 1. All hides having one or more grubs shall be thrown out and classed as damaged. 350 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. 2. All hides and skins cut and scored on the flesh shall be thrown out and classed as damaged. 3. All hides for currying purposes, having one or more brands, shall be thrown out and classed as No. 2 hides. 4. All hides sold for sole leather, having more than one brand, shall be thrown out and classed as No. 2 hides. 5. All harness hides, visibly damaged by hook or horn marks on the grain, shall be classed as No. 2 harness hides. 6. In the vocabulary of this trade, one letter, figure or mark constitutes a brand on a hide, and cattle raisers, in their own interest, are requested to make their brands of one letter or mark as small as possible, and so located upon and down the leg, as to produce the least possible injury to the hide. 7. The above rules concerning cuts, scores, grubs and brands shall be applied to all transactions in dried hides, as well as to those that are fresh or salted ; also to imported as. well as to domestic hides. 8. All calfskins shall have the sinews taken out, or proper tare allowed for the same ; the minimum weight of untrimmed skins shall be 8 pounds, and the maximum weight shall be 15 pounds this classification to be applied strictly to calfskins, with no application to long hair summer kips, which shall not be considered calfskins. Trimmed calfskins, with heads off, shall be 1J pounds less weight ; veal kips shall be classed as plump ; milk calfskins, 15 to 25 pounds, in the season, shall be classed as short hair kip. 9. A green trimmed hide is a hide clear of horns, bones of all kinds, flesh, sinews, blood, manure or other offal. 10. Green salted hides shall be considered in good merchantable condition, when the same are fully cured or preserved with salt, and well cured of their animal juices, ^and free from all salt and superfluous wet in the hair or on the flesh, or so made by proper tare, when bought and sold. 11. Any watered hide, or one which has any material put upon it except salt, for strictly curing purposes, shall not be considered in a merchantable con- dition, and all sales of hides made in such condition shall be considered fraud- ulent, unless the condition be made known to the purchaser previous to the sale. 12. Hides cut at the throat shall be classed unmerchantable, provided the gash extends more than one-fourth across the hide. A GOOD WASH FOR ROOSTS, * To be applied once or twice a week, will be found in kerosene or crude petro- leum. This should be applied with a coarse sponge or common paint brush, in the early day time, so that it will soak into the perches or dry off, compara- tively, before the fowls go to roost. This effectually destroys the lice upon the perches and the strong fumes that remain after application for a. time aid in driving vermin from the bodies of the fowls during the night. Care should be MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. 351 taken in not using this powerful- agent too generously. But if judiciously ap- plied to roosts, and to the insides and bottoms of laying boxes, its advantages will quickly be realized by those who have never tried this experiment to rid their fowls of the annoyance of this hen-house pest, which so rapidly generates in the interior of poultry buildings, especially in our warmer months. CAKED BAGS IN COWS. A correspondent in the Cincinnati G-azette says, for caked bags in cows, get ten cents' worth of dry iodine ; fill a cup with good fresh lard and stir in the iodine till it is thoroughly mixed ; let it stand for a day or night ; stir it again and rub it in with the hand frequently, and a cure is certain. Whoever employs the violent remedies should understand that they may do more than is desired. Iodine affects the secretions powerfully, and causes the absorption of tumors and abnormal growths ; may it not also cause a decrease in the secretion of milk ? We have found that persistent rubbing and kneading was better than anything else. If the bag be very tender, as it often is, gives a teaspoonful of tincture of arnica in water, and rub tlie same diluted with twice as much water upon the bag, to take out the soreness. SMALL HOGS. Some sensible breeder of swine writes: "There is not one single advantage to be claimed in large hogs. There never was a monster hog which did not make the man who raised him pay for every pound he weighed. They don't furnish an ounce of meat gratis, but charge full price for every atom of their carcass. When slaughtered, it takes a long time to get one cool to the marrow bone, and when the hams are put in salt it is troublesome to finish them to the center. Four hundred pounds' live weight is as large as hogs should be, in order to make good bacon. Beyond this size, there is a loss somewhere either .the feeder, the butcher or consumer is beaten, and as a general thing every one who has anything to do with the big hog will find, if he observes closely, that they are not so profitable as the smooth, little hog of only 350 pounds' weight. Small head, with little, upright ears, and legs and feet delicate to perfection, are marks which indicate the greatest amount of flesh for any given amount of food consumed, and more rapidly draw the attention of the butcher. CRIBBING IN HORSES. Cribbing is caused, in the first place, by some foreign substance being pressed between the teeth, or by the front teeth growing too close together, thus causing pain. The horse, to avoid this, instinctively pulls at any hard substance, thus spreading the points of the teeth, and by that means affording temporary relief. To remedy this fault, it is only necessary to saw between 352 MISCEELANEOUS ITEMS. the teeth with a very thin saw ; this relieves the teeth of all side pressure, and effectually ends the trouble. The gulping of wind and the gurgling in the throat are effects that will cease with the removal of the cause. TO KEEP EGGS. A Canada farmer tells us how he does it : " I take a tub of any size and put a layer of conmon salt about an inch deep in the bottom. Then grease the eggs with butter and place them in the salt with the small end down, so that they will not touch the wood of the tub nor each other ; then fill the vacancies with salt and cover them again about an inch deep, as before ; then place an- other layer of eggs, then salt alternately, till the tub is filled, then cover the top with salt and put them where they will not freeze. I have kept eggs in this manner from September till April, as good as fresh eggs. The grease on the shell keeps the salt from penetrating, thereby keeping the eggs fresh, while the saving qualities of the salt keep them from becoming putrid. This recipe is both cheap and good, as the salt can be fed to cattle afterward." As persistent and profitable producers of eggs, hens which are a cross between a game-cock and a black Spanish hen are strongly recommended by an English breeder. He says they are small and black, but they yield average-sized eggs, never desire to set, and seldom cease to lay even for a day, except at molting- time. THE PRAIRIE FARMER The Most Reliable and Popular Farm, (Mart and Fireside Journal of the Northwest ! FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY, FOR OLD AND YOUNC. Recognized Authority throughout the United States and Cunadas upon matters of General Agriculture, Horticulture, Floriculture, Stock Raising, Veterinary, Poultry and Bees. .A. I IBS I IE ^^ZK^EIES CO., 118 MONROE STREET. . 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