Illinois WSVOMCAl SURVW N 9EJ. N EE 1 mmm NZEJ. NISI V THE PAST AND PRESENT OF La Salle Codbty, Illinois, CONTAINING A History of the County — Its Cities, Towns, &c, A Biographical Directory of its Citizens, "War Record of its Volunteers in the late rebellion, portraits of early settlers and Prominent Men, General and Local Statistics, Map of La Salle County, History of Illinois Constitution of the United States, Mis- cellaneous Matters, Etc., Etc. CHICAGO : H. F. KETT & CO., Cor. 5th Ate. and Washington St. 1877. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by H, F. KETT & CO., In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. OTTAWAY & COLBKRT, PBINTERS, 147 & 149 Fifth Av., Chicago, III. 97 7- Preface. In presenting this volume to the citizens of La Salle County we can only say in our own behalf that we have done all in our power to make it a complete, accurate, reliable and valuable work. No one unacquainted with the details attending the compilation of a work of this character can realize the difficulties to be met and overcome, or the labor necessary to collect and arrange the subject matter. The contents, relating mostly to local matters, are necessarily, gathered very slowly; and often there are many conflicting accounts of the same occurrences, which require the utmost care, discernment and judgment on the part of the collector to arrive at the facts. In every instance this has been our purpose ; and if in any case we have failed, the failure may be justly attributed to an unavoidable combination of circumstances. While we do not claim perfection for this volume, still, we think, with- out arrogance or vain boasting, that it approaches as near that standard as any other work of a similar character ever published. The type work is not like that of most publications, large, heavily leaded and spread out so as to cover as many pages as possible, but small and condensed, so as to harmonize with the rendering of the historical matter presented — it be- ing our object to use the fewest words possible. In procuring the information that goes to make up this volume, it was necessary to em- ploy a number of agents. In selecting these agents, we invariably sought to find men of character and intelligence, to each of whom we gave careful instructions to be particularly cautious in taking down names and dates — to write them legibly, so that printers could not err, and to exercise care in gathering information — yet, among so many agents, gathering such a diversity of matter, writing such a multitude of names and noting down so many dates, it will be very strange if many errors are not discovered. In book-making this has been always so, and will continue to be so as long as time lasts or books, and more espec- ially works of this nature, are made. To avoid as many errors and inaccuracies in names, dates and information as possible, has been a matter of jealous care on the part of the publishers, and they flatter themselves such care has not been without reward. As it is, the Past and Present of La Salle County is herewith presented to the public, with the ardent hope and belief that it will meet the expectations of those friends and the press who gave us so many and such flattering assurances that our purpose to pre- serve the history of La Salle County in book form, as well as a biographical directory of the citizens of the county, its war record, etc., etc., that would prove invaluable as a book of reference in days to come, was an appreciated and approved undertaking. To all those friends, to the press,and to the people generally of La Salle County, who have in any way aided us in this undertaking, we return our sincere thanks, assuring them that whatever of merit this book possesses is due in some measure to them — to the interest they manifested in giving information, supplying dates, etc., and directing us to sources of information that to us has been invaluable, as well as for their hearty and liberal subscription patronage bestowed upon the work. H. F. Kett & Co. c ONTENTS. Page. History of Illinois 13 Coal 27 Compact of 1787 19 Chicago 34 Early Discoveries 13 Early Settlements 18 E ducation instead of High- ways 31 French Occupation 15 Genius of La Salle 16 Material Resources 26 Massacre at Ft. Dearborn, 41 Physical Features 23 Progress of Development, 25 Religion and Morals 30 War Record 32 History of La Salle Co 175 Agricultural Society 274 Page. Adams 434 Allen 626 Brookfield 399 Bruce 538 Chicago Residents 650 Dayton 580 Deer Park 643 Dimmick 452 Eagle 418 Earl 492 Eden 631 Fall River 641 Farm Ridge 573 HISTORICAL,. Page. Artesian Wells 255 Black Hawk War 187 . Common Schools 273 County Infirmary 274 Geology 224 Illinois and Pottawatta- mies 199 Old Settler's Association. 260 Settlements 182 Shabbona 223 History of Towns: Dayton 349 Dana 355 Earlville 338 Garfield 355 Grand Ridge 351 La Salle 295 Leland 342 TOWNSHIP DIRECTORY. Freedom 530 Grand Rapids 621 Groveland 428 Hope 556 LaSalle 598 Manlius 511 Mendota 474 Meriden 524 Miller 645 Mission... 463 Northville 440 Ophir 549 Osage 422 Page- History of Towns : Lostant 346 Meriden 352 Mendota 314 Marseilles 328 ■ New Rutland 352 Ottawa 279 Peru :;05 Ransom 355 Seneca 331 Streator 323 Sheridan 350 Tonica 344 Troy Grove 347 Triumph 352 Utica 333 Vermillion 355 Page. Ottawa 356 Otter Creek 412 Peru 584 Richland 409 Rutland 503 Serena r 470 South Ottawa 393 Troy Grove 563 Utica... 456 Vermillion 404 Wallace 637 Waltham 448 The Business Directory follows the townships in which they are located. Page. Armstrong W 153 Blanchard Chas 231 Bowman W. E 389 Clayton Wm 211 ConardD.W 479 Caton J. D 201 Dimmick Eljah 143 Dickey T. Lyle 163 Duncan J. W 299 Ebersol A. M 191 Ebersol Jos 173 French A. C 371 PORTRAITS. GoodellJ.H 515 Hayes Sam'U 569 Holbrook E. S 133 HurdD 335 Laning Jos.. 587 McLaughlin A 425 McCalebH. A 113 Mitchell J. S 241 Miller Peter 407 Osman Wm 93 Osgood Alfred 271 Potter Seymour 443 Page. Raymond S. W 281 Reynolds Benj. B 261 RicheyJ. M 251 Shabbona 221 Smallev R. S 317 Underbill J. S 551 Vaughey Alex ..353 Wallace W. H. L 103 Walker Geo. E 123 Whitney A. V 461 Woolley Milton 533 Wilson 497 LASALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Infantry 102 Cavalry 158 Artillery 166. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS- Page. Adoption of Children 54 Bills of Exchange and Prom- issory Notes 45 County Courts 49 Conveyances 58 Church Organization 79 Descent 45 Deeds and Mortgages 51 Drainage.... 57 Damages from Trespass 61 Definition of Com'rcial Terms 79 Exemptions from Forced Sale, 50 Estrays 51 Fences 60 Forms : Articles of Agreement 67 Blank Note 66 Bills ol Purchase 66 Page. Constitution ot United States 86 Electors of President and Vice-President, 1876... 100 Interest Table 82 Miscellaneous Table 82 Map of LaSalle Co Front. Forms: Page. Bills of Sale 68 Bonds 68 Clerk for Services 67 Chattel Mortgages 69 Codicil 79 Lease of Farm and B'ld'gs, 71 Landlord's Agreement 72 Notice Tenant to Quit 73 Orders 66 Quit Claim Deed 75 Receipt 66 Real Estate Mortga^ to secure paym't of Money, 73 Release 76 Tenant's Agreement 73 Tenant's Notice to Quit.. 73 Warranty Deed 74 Will 77 MISCELLANEOUS. Page. Population of the U. S 82 Population of Fiftv Principal Cities of the U. S 82 Population and Area of the United States 83 Page. Game 52 Interest 45 Jurisdiction of Courts 48 Limitation of Action 49 Landlord and Tenant 61 Liens 64 Married Women 49 Millers 53 Marks and Brands 53 •Paupers 58 Roads and Bridges 55 Surveyors and Surveys 54 Suggestion toPersons purchas- ing Books by Subscription . 80 Taxes 48 Wills and Estates""" '.'.'.'. !!":46 Weights and Measures 52 Wolf Scalps |58 Page. Population of the Principal Countries in the World 83 Population of Illinois 84 &>85 Starved Rock view, Frontispiece. Vote of LaSalle County 276 Too Lates. .652 Errata. .653 _^^____^_ History of Illinois. The name of this beautiful Prairie State is derived from Illim, a Delaware word signifying Superior Men. It has a French' termination, and is a symbol of how the two races — the French and the Indians — were intermixed during the early history of the country. The appellation was no doubt well applied to the primitive inhabit- ants of the soil whose prowess in savage warfare long withstood the combined attacks of the fierce Iroquois on the one side, and the no less savage and relentless Sacs and Foxes on the other. The Illinois were once a powerful confederacy, occupying the most beautiful and fertile region in the great Valley of the Mississippi, which their enemies coveted and struggled long and hard to wrest from them. By the fortunes of war they were diminished in numbers, and finally destroyed. " Starved Rock,'' on the Illinois River, according to tradition, commemorates their last tragedy, where, it is said, the entire tribe starved rather than sur- render. EARLY DISCOVERIES. The first European discoveries in Illinois date back over two hun- dred years. They are a part of that movement which, from the begin- ning to the middle of the seventeenth century, brought the French Canadian missionaries and fur traders into the Valley of the Mississippi, and which, at a later period, established the civil and ecclesiastical authority of France from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the foot-hills of the Alleghanies to the Rocky Mountains. The great river of the West had been discovered by DeSoto, the Spanish conqueror of Florida, three quarters of a century before the French founded Quebec in 1608, but the Spanish left the country a wil- derness, without further exploration or settlement within its borders, in which condition it remained until the Mississippi was discovered by the agents of the French Canadian government, Jolietand Marquette, in 1673. These renowned explorers were not the first white visitors to Illinois. In 1671 — two years in advance of them — came Nicholas Perrot to Chicago. He had been sent by Talon as an agent of the Canadian government to 14 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. call a great peace convention of Western Indians at Green Bay, prepara- tory to the movement for the discovery of the Mississippi. It was deemed a good stroke of policy to secure, as far as possible, the friend- ship and co-operation of the Indians, far and near, before venturing upon an enterprise which their hostility might render disastrous, and which their friendship and assistance would do so much to make successful ; and to this end Perrot was sent to call together in council the tribes throughout the Northwest, and to promise them the commerce and pro- tection of the French government. He accordingly arrived at Green Bay in 1671, and procuring an escort of Pottawattamies, proceeded in a bark canoe upon a visit to the Miamis, at Chicago. Perrot was there- fore the first European to set foot upon the soil of Illinois. Still there were others before Marquette. In 1672, the Jesuit mis- sionaries, Fathers Claude Allouez and Claude Dablon, bore the standard of the Cross from their mission at Green Bay through western Wisconsin and northern Illinois, visiting the Foxes on Fox River, and the Masquo- tines and Kickapoos at the mouth of the Milwaukee. These missionaries penetrated on the route afterwards followed by Marquette as far as the Kickapoo village at the head of Lake Winnebago, where Marquette, in his journey, secured guides across the portage to the Wisconsin. The oft-repeated story of Marquette and Joliet is well known. They were the agents employed by the Canadian government to discover the Mississippi. Marquette was a native of France, born in 1637, a Jesuit priest by education, and a man of simple faith and of great zeal and devotion in extending the Roman Catholic religion among the Indians. Arriving in Canada in 1666, he was sent as a missionary to the far Northwest, and, in 1668, founded a mission at Sault Ste. Marie. The following year he moved to La Pointe, in Lake Superior, where he instructed a branch of the Hurons till 1670, when he removed south, and founded the mission at St. Ignace, on the Straits of Mackinaw. Here he remained, devoting a portion of his time to the study of the Illinois language under a native teacher who had accompanied him to the mission from La Pointe, till he was joined by Joliet in the Spring of 1673. By the wa} 7 of Green Bay and the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, they entered the Mississippi, which they explored to the mouth of the Arkansas, and returned by the wa} r of the Illinois and Chicago Rivers to Lake Michigan. On his way up the Illinois, Marquette visited the great village of the Kaskaskias, near what is now Utica, in the county of LaSalle. The following }'ear he returned and established among them the mission of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, which was the first Jesuit mission founded in Illinois and in the Mississippi Valley. The intervening winter he had spent in a hut which his companions erected on the Chicago River, a few leagues from its mouth. The founding of this mission was the last HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 15 act of Marquette's life. He died in Michigan, on his way back to Green Bay, May 18, 1675. FIRST FRENCH OCCUPATION. The first French occupation of the territory now embraced in Illi- nois was effected by LaSalle in 1680, seven years after the time of Mar- quette and Joliet. LaSalle, having constructed a vessel, the " Griffin," above the falls of Niagara, which he sailed to Green Bay, and having passed thence in canoes to the mouth of the St. Joseph River, by which and the Kankakee he reached the Illinois, in January, 1680, erected Fort Crevecoeur, at the lower end of Peoria Lake, where the city of Peoria is now situated. The place where this ancient fort stood may still be seen just below the outlet of Peoria Lake. It was destined, however, to a temporary existence. From this point, LaSalle determined to descend the Mississippi to its mouth, but did not accomplish this purpose till two years later — in 1682. Returning to Fort Frontenac for the purpose of getting materials with which to rig his vessel, he left the fort in charge of Touti, his lieutenant, who during his absence was driven off by the Iro- quois Indians. These savages had made a raid upon the settlement of the Illinois, and had left nothing in their track but ruin and desolation. Mr. Davidson, in his History of Illinois, gives the following graphic account of the picture that met the eyes of LaSalle and his companions on their return : " At the great town of the Illinois they were appalled at the scene which opened to their view. No hunter appeared to break its death-like silence with a salutatory whoop oi welcome. The plain on which the town had stood was now strewn with charred fragments of lodges, which had so recently swarmed with savage life and hilarity. To render more hideous the picture of desolation, large numbers of skulls had been placed on the upper extremities of lodge-poles which had escaped the devouring flames. In the midst of these horrors was the rude fort of the spoilers, rendered frightful by the same ghastly relics. A near approach showed that the graves had been robbed of their bodies, and swarms of buzzards were discovered glutting their loathsome stomachs on the reeking corruption. ' To complete the work of destruction, the growing corn of the village had been cut down and burned, while the pits containing the products of previous years, had been rifled and their contents scattered with wanton waste. It was evident the suspected blow of the Iroquois had fallen with relentless fury." Touti had escaped LaSalle knew not whither. Passing down the lake in search of him and his men, LaSalle discovered that the fort had been destroyed, but the vessel which he had partly constructed was still 16 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. on the stocks, and but slightly injured. After further fruitless search, failing to find Tonti, he fastened to a tree a painting representing himself and party sitting in a canoe and bearing a pipe of peace, and to the paint- ing attached a letter addressed to Tonti. Tonti had escaped, and, after untold privations, taken shelter among the Pottawattamies near Green Bay. These were friendly to the French. One of their old chiefs used to say, " There were but three great cap- tains in the world, himself, Tonti and LaSalle." GENIUS OF LaSALLE. We must now return to LaSalle, whose exploits stand out in such bold relief. He was born in Rouen, France, in 1643. His father was wealthy, but he renounced his patrimony on entering a college of the Jesuits, from which he separated and came to Canada a poor man in 1666. The priests of St. Sulpice, among whom he had a brother, were then the proprietors of Montreal, the nucleus of which was a seminary or con- vent founded by that order. The Superior granted to LaSalle a large tract of land at LaChine, where he established himself in the fur trade. He was a man of daring genius, and outstripped all his competitors in exploits of travel and commerce with the Indians. In 1669, he visited the headquarters of the great Iroquois Confederacy, at Onondaga, in the heart of New York, and, obtaining guides, explored the Ohio River to the falls at Louisville. In order to understand the genius of LaSalle, it must be remembered that for many years prior to his time the missionaries and traders were obliged to make their way to the Northwest by the Ottawa River (of Canada) on account of the fierce hostility of the Iroquois along the lower lakes and Niagara River, which entirety closed this latter route to the Upper Lakes. They carried on their commerce chiefly by canoes, pad- dling them through the Ottawa to Lake Nipissing, carrying them across the portage to French River, and descending that to Lake Huron. This being the route by which they reached the Northwest, accounts for the fact that all the earliest Jesuit missions were established in the neighbor- hood of the Upper Lakes. LaSalle conceived the grand idea of opening the route by Niagara River and the Lower Lakes to Canadian commerce by sail vessels, connecting it with the navigation of the Mississippi, and thus opening a magnificent water communication from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico. This truly grand and comprehensive purpose seems to have animated him in all his wonderful achievements and the matchless difficulties and hardships he surmounted. As the first step in the accomplishment of this object he established himself on Lake Ontario, and built and garrisoned Fort Frontenac, the site of the present HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 17 city of Kingston, Canada. Here he obtained a grant of land from the French crown and a body of troops by which he beat back the invading Iroquois and cleared the passage to Niagara Falls. Having by this mas- terly stroke made it safe to attempt a hitherto untried expedition, his next step, as we have seen, was to advance to the Falls with all his outfit for building a ship with which to sail the lakes. He was success- ful in this undertaking, though his ultimate purpose was defeated by a strange combination of untoward circumstances. The Jesuits evidently hated LaSalle and plotted against him, because he had abandoned them and co-operated with a rival order. The fur traders were also jealous of his superior success in opening new channels of commerce. At LaChine he had taken the trade of Lake Ontario, which but for his presence there would have gone to Quebec. While they were plodding with their bark canoes through the Ottawa he was constructing sailing vessels to com- mand the trade of the lakes and the Mississippi. These great plans excited the jealousy and envy of the small traders, introduced treason and revolt into the ranks of his own companions, and finally led to the foul assassination by which his great achievements were prematurely ended. In 1682, LaSalle, having completed his vessel at Peoria, descended the Mississippi to its confluence with the Gulf of Mexico. Erecting a standard on which he inscribed the arms of France, he took formal pos- session of the whole valley of the mighty river, in the name of Louis XIV., then reigning, in honor of whom he named the country Louisiana. LaSalle then went to France, was appointed Governor, and returned with a fleet and immigrants, for the purpose of planting a colony in Illi- nois. They arrived in due time in the Gulf of Mexico, but failing to find the mouth of the Mississippi, up which LaSalle intended to sail, his supply ship, with the immigrants, was driven ashore and wrecked on Matagorda Bay. With the fragments of the vessel he constructed a stockade and rude huts on the shore for the protection of the immigrants, calling the post Fort St. Louis. He then made a trip into New Mexico, in search of silver mines, but, meeting with disappointment, returned to find his little colony reduced to forty souls. He then resolved to travel on foot to Illinois, and, starting with his companions, had reached the valley of the Colorado, near the mouth of Trinity river, when he was shot by one of his men. This occurred on the 19th of March, 1687. Dr. J. W. Foster remarks of him : " Thus fell, not far from the banks of the Trinity, Robert Cavalier de la Salle, one of the grandest charac- ters that ever figured in American history — a man capable of originating the vastest schemes, and endowed with a will and a judgment capable of carrying them to successful results. Had ample facilities been placed by the King of France at his disposal, the result of the colonization of this continent might have been far different from what we now behold." 18 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. EARLY SETTLEMENTS. A temporary settlement was made at Fort St. Louis, or the old Kas- kaskia village, on the Illinois River, in what is now LaSalle County, in 1682. In 1690, this was removed, with the mission connected with it, to Kaskaskia, on the river of that name, emptying into the lower Mississippi in St. Clair County. . Cahokia was settled about the same time, or at least, both of these settlements began in the year 1690, though it is now pretty well settled that Cahokia is the older place, and ranks as the oldest permanent settlement in Illinois, as well as in the Mississippi Valley. The reason for the removal of the old Kaskaskia settlement and mission, was probably because the dangerous and difficult route by Lake Michigan and the Chicago portage had been almost abandoned, and travelers and traders passed down and up the Mississippi by the Fox and Wisconsin River route. They removed to the vicinity of the Mississippi in order to be in the line of travel from Canada to Louisiana, that is, the lower part of it, for it was all Louisiana then south of the lakes. During the period of French rule in Louisiana, the population prob- ably never exceeded ten thousand, including whites and blacks. Within that portion of it now included in Indiana, trading posts were established at the principal Miami villages which stood on the head waters of the Maumee, the Wea villages situated at Ouiatenon, on the Wabash, and the Piankeshaw villages at Post Vincennes ; all of which were probably visited by French traders and missionaries before the close of the seven- teenth century. In the vast territory claimed by the French, many settlements of considerable importance had sprung up. Biloxi, on Mobile Bay, had been founded by D'Iberville, in 1699 ; Antoine de Lamotte Cadillac had founded Detroit in 1701 ; and New Orleans had been founded by Bien- ville, under the auspices of the Mississippi Company, in 1718. In Illi- nois also, considerable settlements had been made, so that in 1730 they embraced one hundred and forty French families, about six hundred " con^ verted Indians," and many traders and voyageurs. In that portion of the country, on the east side of the Mississippi, there were five distinct set- tlements, with their respective villages, viz. : Cahokia, near the mouth of Cahokia Creek and about five miles below the present city of St. Louis ; St. Philip, about forty-five miles below Cahokia, and four miles above Fort Chartres ; Fort Chartres, twelve miles above Kaskaskia ; Kaskaskia, situated on the Kaskaskia River, five miles above its conflu- ence with the Mississippi ; and Prairie du Rocher, near Fort Chartres. To these must be added St. Genevieve and St. Louis, on the west side of the Mississippi. These, with the exception of St. Louis, are among HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 19 the oldest French towns in the Mississippi Valley. Kaskaskia, in its best days, was a town of some two or three thousand inhabitants. After it passed from the crown of France its population for many years did not exceed fifteen hundred. Under British rule, in 1773, the population had decreased to four hundred and fifty. As early as 1721, the Jesuits had established a college and a monastery in Kaskaskia. Fort Chartres was first built under the direction of the Mississippi Company, in 1718, by M. de Boisbraint, a military officer, under command of Bienville. It stood on the east bank of the Mississippi, about eighteen miles below Kaskaskia, and was for some time the headquarters of the military commandants of the district of Illinois. In the Centennial Oration of Dr. Fowler, delivered at Philadelphia, by appointment of Gov. Beveridge, we find some interesting facts with regard to the State of Illinois, which we appropriate in this history : In 1682 Illinois became a possession of the French crown, a depend- ency of Canada, and a part of Louisiana. In 1765 the English flag was run up on old Fort Chartres, and Illinois was counted among the treas- ures of Great Britain. In 1779 it was taken from the English by Col. George Rogers Clark. This man was resolute in nature, wise in council, prudent in policy, bold in action, and heroic in danger. Few men who have figured in the his- tory of America are more deserving than this colonel. Nothing short of first-class ability could have rescued Vincens and all Illinois from the English. And it is not possible to over-estimate the influence of this achievement upon the republic. In 1779 Illinois became a part of Vir- ginia. It was soon known as Illinois County. In 1784 Virginia ceded all this territory to the general government, to be cut into States, to be republican in form, with " the same right of sovereignty, freedom, and independence as the other States." In 1787 it was the object of the wisest and ablest legislation found in any merely human records. No man can study the secret history of THE "COMPACT OF 1787," and not feel that Providence was guiding with sleepless eye these unborn States. The ordinance that on July 13, 1787, finally became the incor- porating act, has a most marvelous history. Jefferson had vainly tried tp secure a system of government for the northwestern territory. He was an emancipationist of- that day, and favored the exclusion of slavery from the territory Virginia had ceded to the general government ; but the South voted him down as often as it came up. In 1787, as late as July 10, an organizing act without the anti-slavery clause was pending. This concession to the South was expected to carry it. Congress was in 20 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. session in New York City. On July 5, Rev. Dr. Manasseh Cutler, of Massachusetts, came into New York to lobby on the northwestern terri- tory. Everything seemed to fall into his hands. Events were ripe. The state of the public credit, the growing of Southern prejudice, the basis of his mission, his personal character, all combined to complete one of those sudden and marvelous revolutions of public sentiment that once in five or ten centuries are seen to sweep over a country like the breath of the Almighty. Cutler was a graduate of Yale — received his A.M. from Harvard, and his D.D. from Yale. He had studied and taken degrees in the three learned, professions, medicine, law, and divinity. He had thus America's best indorsement. He had published a scientific examination of the plants of New England. His name stood second only to that of Franklin as a scientist in America. He was a courtly gentle- man of the old style, a man of commanding presence, and of inviting face. The Southern members said they had never seen such a gentleman in the North. He came representing a company that desired to purchase a tract of land now included in Ohio, for the purpose of planting a colony. It was a speculation. Government money was worth eighteen cents on the dollar. This Massachusetts company had collected enough to pur- chase 1,500,000 acres of land. Other speculators in New York made Dr. Cutler their agent (lobbyist). On the 12th he represented a demand for 5,500,000 acres. This would reduce the national debt. Jefferson and Virginia were regarded as authority concerning the land Virginia had just ceded. Jefferson's policy wanted to provide for the public credit, and this was a good opportunity to do something. Massachusetts then owned the territory of Maine, which she was crowding on the market. She was opposed to opening the northwestern region. This fired the zeal of Virginia. The South caught the inspira- tion, and all exalted Dr. Cutler. The English minister invited him to dine with some of the Southern gentlemen. He was the center of interest. The entire South rallied round him. Massachusetts could not vote against him, because many of the constituents of her members were interested personally in the western speculation. Thus Cutler, making friends with the South, and, doubtless, using all the arts of the lobb}'-, was enabled to command the situation. True to deeper convictions, he dictated one of the most compact and finished documents of wise states- manship that has ever adorned any human law book. He borrowed from Jefferson the term "Articles of Compact," which, preceding the federal constitution, rose into the most sacred character. He then followed very closely the constitution of Massachusetts, adopted three years before. Its most marked points were : 1. The exclusion of slavery from the territory forever. 2. Provision for public schools, giving one township for a seminary, HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 21 and every section numbered 16 in each township ; that is, one-thirty-sixth of all the land, for public schools. 3. A provision prohibiting the adoption of any constitution or the enactment of any law that should nullify pre-existing contracts. Be it forever remembered that this compact declared that " Religion, morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall always be encouraged." Dr. Cutler planted himself on this platform and would not yield. Giving his unqualified declaration that it was that or nothing — that unless they could make the land desirable they did not want it — he took his horse and buggy, and started for the constitutional convention in Phila- delphia. On July 13, 1787, the bill was put upon its passage, and was unanimously adopted, every Southern member voting for it, and only one man, Mr. Yates, of New York, voting against it. But as the States voted as States, Yates lost his vote, and the compact was put beyond repeal. Thus the great States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wis- consin — a vast empire, the heart of the great valley — were consecrated to freedom, intelligence, and honesty. Thus the great heart of the nation was prepared for a year and a day and an hour. In the light of these eighty- nine years I affirm that this act was the salvation of the republic and the destruction of slavery. Soon the South saw their great blunder, and tried to repeal the compact. In 1803 Congress referred it to a committee of which John Randolph was chairman. He reported that this ordinance was a compact, and opposed repeal. Thus it stood a rock, in the way of the on-rushing sea of slavery. With all this timely aid it was, after all, a most desperate and pro- tracted struggle to keep the soil of Illinois sacred to freedom. It was the natural battle-field for the irrepressible conflict. In the southern end of the State slavery preceded the compact. It existed among the old French settlers, and was hard to eradicate. The southern part of the State was settled from the slave States, and this population brought their laws, customs, and institutions with them. A stream of population from the North poured into the northern part of the State. These sections misunderstood and hated each other perfectly. The Southerners regarded the Yankees as a skinning, tricky, penurious race of peddlers, filling the country with tinware, brass clocks, and wooden nutmegs. The North- erner thought of the Southerner as a lean, lank, lazy creature, burrowing in a hut, and rioting in whisky, dirt and ignorance. These causes aided in making the struggle long and bitter. So strong was the sympathy with slavery that, in spite of the ordinance of 1787, and in spite of the deed of cession, it was determined to allow the old French settlers to retain their slaves. Planters from the slave States might bring their 22 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. slaves, if they would give them a chance to choose freedom or years of service and bondage for their children till they should become thirty years of age. If they chose freedom they must leave the State in sixty days or be sold as fugitives. Servants were whipped for offenses for which white men are "fined. Each lash paid forty cents of the fine. A negro ten miles from home without a pass was whipped. These famous laws were imported from the slave States just as they imported laws fox" the inspection of flax and wool when there was neither in the State. These Black Laws are now wiped out. A vigorous effort was made to protect slavery in the State Constitution of 1817. It barely failed. It was renewed in 1825, when a convention was asked to make a new constitution. After a hard fight the convention was defeated. But slaves did not disappear from the census of the State until 1850. There were mobs and murders in the interest of slavery. Lovejoy was added to the list of martyrs — a sort of first-fruits of that long life of immortal heroes who saw freedom as the one supreme desire of their souls, and were so enamored of her that they preferred to die rather than survive her. The population of 12,282 that occupied the territory in A.D. 1800, increased to 45,000 in A.D. 1818, when the State Constitution was adopted, and Illinois took her place in the Union, with a star on the flag and two votes in the Senate. Shadrach Bond was the first Governor, and in his first message he recommended the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. The simple economy in those days is seen in the fact that the entire bill for stationery for the first Legislature was only $13.50. Yet this simple body actually enacted a very superior code. There was no money in the' territory before the war of 1812. Deer skins and coon skins were the circulating medium. In 1821, the Legis- lature ordained a State Bank on the credit of the State. It issued notes in the likeness of bank bills. These notes were made a les:al tender for every thing, and the bank was ordered to loan to the people 8100 on per- sonal security, and more on mortgages. They actually passed a resolu- tion requesting the Secretary of the Treasmy of the United States to receive these notes for land. The old French Lieutenant Governor, Col. Menard, put the resolution as follows: " Gentlemen of the Senate : It is moved and seconded clat de notes of dis bank be made land-office money. All in favor of dat motion say aye ; all against it sa} T no. It is decided in de affirmative. Now, gentlemen, I bet you one hundred dollar he never be land-office money ! "' Hard sense, like hard money, is alwavs above par. This old Frenchman presents a fine figure up against the dark back- ground of most of his nation. They made no progress. They clung to their earliest and simplest implements. They never wore hats or cap? HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 28 They pulled their blankets over their heads in the winter like the Indians, with whom they freely intermingled. Demagogism had an early development. One John Grammar (only in name), elected to the Territorial and State Legislatures of 1816 and 1836, invented the policy of opposing every new thing, saying, " If it succeeds, no one will ask who voted against it. If it proves a failure, he could quote its record." In sharp contrast with Grammar was the char- acter of D. P. Cook, after whom the county containing Chicago was named. Such was his transparent integrity and remarkable ability that his will was almost the law of the State. In Congress, a young man, and from a poor State, he was made Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. He was pre-eminent for standing by his committee, regard- less of consequences. It was his integrity that elected John Quincy Adams to the Presidency. There were four candidates in 1824, Jackson, Clay, Crawford, and John Quincy Adams. There being no choice by the people, the election was thrown into the House. It was so balanced that it turned on his vote, and that he cast for Adams, electing him ; then went home to face the wrath of the Jackson party in Illinois. It cost him all but character and greatness. It is a suggestive comment on the times, that there was no legal interest till 1830. It often reached 150 per cent., usually 50 per cent. Then it was reduced to 12, and now to 10 per cent. PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE PRAIRIE STATE. In area the State has 55,410 square miles of territory. It is about 150 miles wide and 400 miles long, stretching in latitude from Maine to North Carolina. It embraces wide variety of climate. It is tempered on the north by the great inland, saltless, tideless sea, which keeps the thermometer from either extreme. Being a table land, from 600 to 1,600 feet above the level of the sea, one is prepared to find on the health maps, prepared by the general government, an almost clean and perfect record. In freedom from fever and malarial diseases and consumptions, the three deadly enemies of the American Saxon, Illinois, as a State, stands without a superior. She furnishes one of the essential conditions of a great people — sound bodies. I suspect that this fact lies back of that old Delaware word, Illini, superior men. The great battles of history that have been determinative of dynas- ties and destinies have been strategical battles, chiefly the question of position. Thermopylse has been the war-cry of freemen for twenty-four centuries. It only tells how much there may be in position. All this advantage belongs to Illinois. It is in the heart of the greatest valley in the world, the vast region between the mountains — a valley that could 24 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. feed mankind for one thousand years. It is well on toward the center of the continent. It is in the great temperate belt, in which have been found nearly all the aggressive civilizations of history. It has sixty-five miles of frontage on the head of the lake. With the Mississippi forming the western and southern boundary, with the Ohio running along the southeastern line, with the Illinois River and Canal dividing the State diagonally from the lake to the Lower Mississippi, and with the Rock and Wabash Rivers furnishing altogether 2,000 miles of water-front, con- necting with, and running through, in all about 12,000 miles of navi- gable water. But this is not all. These waters are made most available by the fact that the lake and the State lie on the ridge running into the great valley from the east. Within cannon-shot of the lake the water runs away from the lake to the Gulf. The lake now empties at both ends, one into the Atlantic and one into the Gulf of Mexico. The lake thus seems to hang over the land. This makes the dockage most serviceable ; there are no steep banks to damage it. Both lake and river are made for use. The climate varies from Portland to Richmond ; it favors every pro- duct of the continent, including the tropics, with less than half a dozen exceptions. It produces every great nutriment of the world except ban- anas and rice. It is hardly too much to say that it is the most productive spot known to civilization. With the soil full of bread and the earth full of minerals ; with an upper surface of food and an under layer of fuel ; with perfect natural drainage, and abundant springs and streams and navigable rivers ; half way between the forests of the North and the fruits of the South ; within a day's ride of the great deposits of iron, coal, cop- per, lead, and zinc ; containing and controlling the great grain, cattle, pork, and lumber markets of the world, it is not strange that Illinois has the advantage of position. This advantage has been supplemented by the character of the popu- lation. In the early days when Illinois was first admitted to the Union, her population were chiefly from Kentucky and Virginia. But, in the conflict of ideas concerning slavery, a strong tide of emigration came in from the East, and soon changed this composition. In 1870 her non- native population were from colder soils. New York furnished 133,290 ; Ohio gave 162,623; Pennsylvania sent on 98,352; the entire South gave us only 206,734. In all her cities, and in all her German and Scandina- vian and other foreign colonies, Illinois has only about one-fifth of her people of foreign birth. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 25 PROGRESS OF DEVELOPMENT. One of the greatest elements in the early development of Illinois is the Illinois and Michigan Canal, connecting the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers with the lakes. It was of the utmost importance to the State. It was recommended by Gov. Bond, the first governor, in his first message. In 1821, the Legislature appropriated $10,000 for surveying the route. Two bright young engineers surveyed it, and estimated the cost at 1600,000 or $700;000. It finally cost $8,000,000. In 1825, a law was passed to incorporate the Canal Company, but no stock was sold. In 1826, upon the solicitation of Cook, Congress gave 800,000 acres of land on the line of the work. In 1828, another law — commissioners appointed, and work commenced with new survey and new estimates. In 1834-35, George Farquhar made an able report on the whole matter. This was, doubtless, the ables't report ever made to a western legislature, and it became the model for subsequent reports and action. From this the work went on till it was finished in 1848. It cost the State a large amount of money ; but it gave to the industries of the State an impetus that pushed it up into the first rank of greatness. It was not built as a speculation any more than a doctor is employed on a speculation. But it has paid into the Treasury of the State an average annual net sum of over $111,000. Pending the construction of the canal, the land and town-lot fever broke out in the State, in 1834-35. It took on the malignant type in Chicago, lifting the town up into a city. The disease spread over the entire State and adjoining States. It was epidemic. It cut up men's farms without regard to locality, and cut up the purses of the purchasers without regard to consequences. It is estimated that building lots enough were sold in Indiana alone to accommodate every citizen then in the United States. Towns and cities were exported to the Eastern market by the ship- load. There was no lack of buyers. Every up-ship came freighted with speculators and their money. This distemper seized upon the Legislature in 1836-37, and left not one to tell the tale. They enacted a system of internal improvement without a parallel in the grandeur of its conception. They ordered the construction of 1,300 miles of railroad, crossing the State in all direc- tions. This was surpassed by the river and canal improvements. There were a few counties not touched by either railroad or river or canal, and those were to be comforted and compensated by the free dis- tribution of $200,000 among them. To inflate this balloon beyond cre- dence it was ordered that work should be commenced on both ends of 26 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. each of these railroads and rivers, and at each river-crossing, all at the same time. The appropriations for these vast improvements were over $12,000,000, and commissioners were appointed to borrow the money on the credit of the State. Remember that all this was in the early days of railroading, when railroads were luxuries ; that the State had whole counties with scarcely a cabin ; and that the population of the State was less than 400,000, and you can form some idea of the vigor with which these brave men undertook the work of making a great State. In the light of history I am compelled to say that this was only a premature throb of the power that actually slumbered in the soil of the State. It was Hercules in the cradle. At this juncture the State Bank loaned its funds largely to Godfrey Gilman & Co., and to other leading houses, for the purpose of drawing trade from St. Louis to Alton. Soon they failed, and took down the bank with them. In 1840, all hope seemed gone. A population of 480,000 were loaded with a debt of $14,000,000. It had only six small cities, really only towns, namely : Chicago, Alton, Springfield, Quincy, Galena, Nauvoo. This debt was to be cared for when there was not a dollar in the treas- ury, and when the State had borrowed itself out of all credit, and when there was not good money enough in the hands of all the people to pay the interest of the debt for a single year. Yet, in the presence of all these difficulties, the young State steadily refused to repudiate. Gov. Ford took hold of the problem and solved it, bringing the State through in triumph. Having touched lightly upon some of the more distinctive points in the history of the development of Illinois, let us next briefly consider the MATERIAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE. It is a garden four hundred miles long and one hundred and fifty miles wide. Its soil is chiefly a black sandy loam, from six inches to sixty feet thick. On the American bottoms it has been cultivated for one hundred and fifty years without renewal. About the old French towns it has yielded corn for a century and a half without rest or help. It produces nearly everything green in the temperate and tropical zones. She leads all other States in the number of acres actually under plow. Her products from 25,000,000 of acres are incalculable. Her mineral wealth is scarcely second to her agricultural power. She has coal, iron, lead, copper, zinc, many varieties of building stone, fire clay, cuma clay, common brick clay, sand of all kinds, gravel, mineral paint — every thing needed for a high civilization. Left to herself, she has the elements of all greatness. The single item of coal is too vast for an appreciative HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 27 handling in figures. We can handle it in general terms like algebraical signs, but long before we get up into the millions and billions the human mind drops down from comprehension to mere symbolic apprehension. When I tell you that nearly four-fifths of the entire State is under- laid with a deposit of coal more than forty feet thick on the average (now estimated, by recent surveys, at seventy feet thick), you can get some idea of its amount, as you do of the amount of the national debt. There it is ! 41,000 square miles — one vast mine into which you could put any of the States ; in which you could bury scores of European and ancient empires, and have room enough all round to work without know- ing that they had been sepulchered there. Put this vast coal-bed down by the other great coal deposits of the world, and its importance becomes manifest. Great Britain has 12,000 square miles of coal; Spain, 3,000; France, 1,719; Belgium, 578; Illinois about twice as many square miles as all combined. Virginia has 20,000 square miles ; Pennsylvania, 16,000 ; Ohio, 12,000. Illinois has 41,000 square miles. One-seventh of all the known coal on this continent is in Illinois. Could we sell the coal in this single State for one-seventh of one cent a ton it would pay the national debt. Converted into power, even with the wastage in our common engines, it would do more work than could be done by the entire race, beginning at Adam's wedding and working ten hours a day through all the centuries till the present time, and right on into the future at the same rate for the next 600,000 years. Great Britain uses enough mechanical power to-day to give to each man, woman, and child in the kingdom the help and service of nineteen untiring servants. No wonder she has leisure and luxuries. No wonder the home of the common artisan has in it more luxuries than could be found in the palace of good old King Arthur. Think, if you can conceive of it, of the vast army of servants that slumber in the soil of Illinois, impatiently awaiting the call of Genius to come forth to minister to our comfort. At the present rate of consumption England's coal supply will be exhausted in 250 years. When this is gone she must transfer her dominion either to the Indies, or to British America, which I would not resist ; or to some other people, which I would regret as a loss to civilization. COAL IS KING. At the same rate of consumption (which far exceeds our own) the deposit of coal in Illinois will last 120,000 years. And her kingdom shall be an everlasting kingdom. Let us turn now from this reserve power to the annual products of 28 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. the State. We shall not be humiliated in this field. Here we strike the secret of our national credit. Nature provides a market in the constant appetite of the race. Men must eat, and if we can furnish the provisions we can command the treasure. All that a man hath will he give for his life. According to the last census Illinois produced 30,000,000 of bushels of wheat. That is more wheat than was raised by any other State in the Union. She raised In 1875, 130,000,000 of bushels of corn — twice as much as any other State, and one-sixth of all the corn raised in the United States. She harvested 2,747,000 tons of hay, nearly one-tenth of all the hay in the Republic. It is not generally appreciated, but it is true, that the hay crop of the country is worth more than the cotton crop. The hay of Illinois equals the cotton of Louisiana. Go to Charleston, S. C, and see them peddling handfuls of hay or grass, almost as a curiosity, as we regard Chinese gods or the cryolite of Greenland ; drink your coffee and condensed milk ; and walk back from the coast for many a league through the sand and burs till you get up into the better atmos- phere of the mountains, without seeing a waving meadow or a grazing herd ; then you will begin to appreciate the meadows of the Prairie State, where the grass often grows sixteen feet high. The value of her farm implements is $211,000,000, and the value of her live stock is only second to the great State of New York. in 1875 she had 25,000,000 hogs, and packed 2,113,845, about one-half of all that were packed in the United States. This is no insignificant item. Pork is a growing demand of the old world. Since the laborers of Europe have gotten a taste of our bacon, and we have learned how to pack it dry in boxes, like dry goods, the world has become the market. The hog is on the march into the future. His nose is ordained to uncover the secrets of dominion, and his feet shall be guided by the star of empire. Illinois marketed $57,000,000 worth of slaughtered animals — more than any other State, and a seventh of all the States. Be patient with me, and pardon my pride, and I will give you a list of some of the things in which Illinois excels all other States. Depth and richness of soil ; per cent, of good ground ; acres of improved land ; large farms — some farms contain from 40,000 to 60,000 acres of cultivated land, 40,000 acres of corn on a single farm ; number of farmers ; amount of wheat, corn, oats and honey produced ; value of ani- mals for slaughter ; number of hogs ; amount of pork ; number of horses — three times as many as Kentucky, the horse State. Illinois excels all other States in miles of railroads and in miles of postal service, and in money orders sold per annum, and in the amount of lumber sold in her markets. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 29 Illinois is only second in many important matters. This sample list comprises a few of the more important : Permanent school fund (good for a young state) ; total income for educational purposes ; number of pub- lishers of books, maps, papers, etc.; value of farm products and imple- ments, and of live stock ; in tons of coal mined. The shipping of Illinois is only second to New York. Out of one port during the business hours of the season of navigation she sends forth a vessel every ten minutes. This does not include canal boats, which go one every five minutes. No wonder she is only second in number of bankers and brokers or in physicians and surgeons. She is third in colleges, teachers and schools ; cattle, lead, hay, flax, sorghum and beeswax. She is fourth in population, >'n children enrolled in public schools, in law schools, in butter, potatoes and carriages. She is fifth in value of real and personal property, in theological seminaries and colleges exclusively for women, in milk sold, and in boots and shoes manufactured, and in book-binding. She is only seventh in the production of wood, while she is the twelfth in area. Surely that is well done for the Prairie State. She now has much more wood and growing timber than she had thirty years ago. A few leading industries will justify emphasis. She manufactures $205,000,000 worth of goods, which places her well up toward New York and Pennsylvania. The number of her manufacturing establishments increased from 1860 to. 1870, 300 per cent.; capital employed increased 350 per cent,, and the amount of product increased 400 per cent. She issued 5,500,000 copies of commercial and financial newspapers — only second to New York. She has 6,759 miles of railroad, thus leading all other States, worth $636,458,000, using 3,245 engines, and 67,712 cars, making a train long enough to cover one-tenth of the entire roads of the State. Her stations are only five miles apart. She carried last year 15,795,000 passen- gers, an average of 36.j miles, or equal to taking her entire population twice across the State. More than two-thirds of her land is within five miles of a railroad, and less than two per cent, is more than fifteen miles away. The State has a large financial interest in the Illinois Central railroad. The road was incorporated in 1850, and the State gave each alternate sec- tion for six miles on each side, and doubled the price of the remaining land, so keeping herself good. The road received 2,595,000 acres of land, and pays to the State one-seventh of the gross receipts. The State receives this year $350,000, and has received in all about $7,000,000. It is practically the people's road, and it has a most able and gentlemanly management. Add to this the annual receipts from the canal, $111,000, and a large per cent, of the State tax is provided for. 30 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. THE RELIGION AND MORALS of the State keep step with her productions and growth. She was born of the missionary spirit. It was a minister who secured for her the ordi- nance of 1787, by which she has been saved from slavery, ignorance, and dishonesty. Rev. Mr. Wiley, pastor of a Scotch congregation in Randolph County, petitioned the Constitutional Convention of 1818 to recognize Jesus Christ as king, and the Scriptures as the only necessary guide and book of law. The convention did not act in the case, and the old Cove- nanters refused to accept citizenship. They never voted until 1824, when the slavery question was submitted to the people; then they all voted against it and cast the determining votes. Conscience has predominated whenever a great moral question has been submitted to the people. But little mob violence has ever been felt in the State. In 1817 regulators disposed of a band of horse-thieves that infested the territory. The Mormon indignities finally awoke the same spirit. Alton was also the scene of a pro-slavery mob, in which Lovejoy was added to the list of martyrs. The moral sense of the people makes the law supreme, and gives to the State unruffled peace. With 122,300,000 in church property, and 4,298 church organizations, the State has that divine police, the sleepless patrol of moral ideas, that alone is able to secure perfect safety. Conscience takes the knife from the assassin's hand and the bludgeon from the grasp of the highwayman. We sleep in safety, not because we are behind bolts and bars — these only fence against the innocent ; not because a lone officer drowses on a distant corner of a street; not because a sheriff may call his posse from a remote part of the county ; but because conscience guards the very portals of the air and stirs in the deepest recesses of the public mind. This spirit issues within the State 9,500,000 copies of religious papers annually, and receives still more from without. Thus the crime of the State is only one-fourth that of New York and one-half that of Pennsylvania. Illinois never had but one duel between her own citizens. In Belle- ville, in 1820, Alphonso Stewart and William Bennett arranged to vindi- cate injured honor. The seconds agreed to make it a sham, and make them shoot blanks. Stewart was in the secret. Bennett mistrusted some- thing, and, unobserved, slipped a bullet into his gun and killed Stewart. He then fled the State. After two years he was caught, tried, convicted, and, in spite of friends and political aid, was hung. This fixed the code of honor on a Christian basis, and terminated its use in Illinois. The early preachers were ignorant men, who were accounted eloquent according to the strength of their voices. But they set the style for all public speakers. Lawyers and political speakers followed this rule. Gov. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 81 Ford says: "Nevertheless, these first preachers were of incalculable benefit to the country. They inculcated justice and morality. To them are we indebted for the first Christian character of the Protestant portion of the people." In education Illinois surpasses her material resources. The ordinance of 1787 consecrated one thirty-sixth of her soil to common schools, and the law of 1818, the first law that went upon her statutes, gave three per cent, of all the rest to EDUCATION INSTEAD OF HIGHWAYS. The old compact secures this interest forever, and by its yoking morality and intelligence it precludes the legal interference with the Bible in the public schools. With such a start it is natural that we should have 11,050 schools, and that our illiteracy should be less than New York or Pennsylvania, and only about one-half of Massachusetts. We are not to blame for not having more than one-half as many idiots as the great States. These public schools soon made colleges inevitable. The first college, still flourishing, was started in Lebanon in 1828, by the M. E. church, and named after Bishop McKendree. Illinois College, at Jackson- ville, supported by the Presbyterians, followed in 1830. In 1832 the Bap- tists built Shurtleff College, at Alton. Then the Presbyterians built Knox College, at Galesburg, in 1838, and the Episcopalians built Jubilee College, at Peoria, in 1847. After these early years colleges have rained down. A settler could hardly encamp on the prairie but a college would spring up by his wagon. The State now has one very well endowed and equipped university, namely, the Northwestern University, at Evanston, with six colleges, ninety instructors, over 1,000 students, and $1,500,000 endow- ment. Rev. J. M. Peck was the first educated Protestant minister in tne State. He settled at Rock Spring, in St. Clair County, 1820, and left his impress on the State. Before 1837 only party papers were published, but Mr. Peck published a Gazetteer of Illinois. Soon after John Russell, of Bluffdale, published essays and tales showing genius. Judge James Hall published The Illinois Monthly Magazine with great ability, and an annual called The Western Souvenir, which gave him an enviable fame all over the United States. From these beginnings Illinois has gone on till she has more volumes in public libaaries even than Massachusetts, and of the 44,500,000 volumes in all the public libraries of the United States, she has one-thirteenth. In newspapers she stands fourth. Her increase is marvelous. In 1850 she issued 5,000,000 copies; in 1860, 27,590,000 ; in 1870, 113,140,000. In 1860 she had eighteen colleges and seminaries ; in 1870 she had eighty. That is a grand advance for the war decade. This brings us to a record unsurpassed in the history of any age, 32 HISTORY OP THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. THE WAR RECORD OF ILLINOIS. I hardly know where to begin, or how to advance, or what to say. I can at best give you only a broken sj r nopsis of her deeds, and you must put them in the order of glory for yourself. Her sons have always been foremost on fields of danger. In 1832-33, at the call of Gov. Reynolds, her sons drove Blackhawk over the Mississippi. When the Mexican war came, in May, 1846, 8,370 men offered them- selves when only 3,720 could be accepted. The fields of Buena Vista and Vera Cruz, and the storming of Cerro Gordo, will carry the glory of Illinois soldiers along after the infamy of the cause they served has been forgotten. But it was reserved till our day for her sons to find a field and cause and foemen that could fitly illustrate their spirit and heroism. Illinois put into her own regiments for the United States government 256,000 men, and into the army through other States enough to swell the number to 290,000. This far exceeds all the soldiers of' the federal government in all the war of the revolution. Her total years of service were over 600,000. She enrolled men from eighteen to forty-five years of age when the law of Congress in 1864 — the test time — only asked for those from twenty to forty-five. Her enrollment was otherwise excessive. Her people wanted to go, and did not take the pains to correct the enrollment. Thus the basis of fixing the quota was too great, and then the quota itself, at least in the trying time, was far above any other State. Thus the demand on some counties, as Monroe, for example, took every able-bodied man in the county, and then did not have enough to fill the quota. Moreover, Illinois sent 20,844 men for ninety or one hundred days, for whom no credit was asked. When Mr. Lincoln's attention was called to the inequality of the quota compared with other States, he replied, " The country needs the sacrifice. We must put the whip on the free horse." In spite of all these disadvantages Illinois gave to the country 73,000 years of service above all calls. With one-thirteenth of the popu- lation of the loyal States, she sent regularly one-tenth of all the soldiers, and in the peril of the closing calls, when patriots were few and weary, she then sent one-eighth of all that were called for by her loved and hon- ored son in the white house. Her mothers and daughters went into the fields to raise the grain and keep the children together, while the fathers and older sons went to the harvest fields of the world. I knew a father and four sons who agreed that one of them must stay at home ; and they pulled straws from a stack to see who might go. The father was left. The next day he came into the camp, saying : " Mother says she can get the crops in, and I am going, too." I know large Methodist churches from which every male member went to the army. Do you want to know HISTOKY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 33 what these heroes from Illinois did in the field ? Ask any soldier with a good record of his own, who is thus able to judge, and he will tell you that the Illinois men went in to win. It is common history that the greater victories were won in the West. When everything else looked dark Illi- nois was gaining victories all down the river, and dividing the confederacy. Sherman took with him on his great march forty-five regiments of Illinois infantry, three companies of artillery, and one company of cavalry. He could not avoid GOING TO THE SEA. If he had been killed, I doubt not the men would have gone right on. Lincoln answered all rumors of Sherman's defeat with, " It is impossible ; there is a mighty sight of fight in 100,000 Western men." Illinois soldiers brought home 800 battle-flags. The first United States flag that floated over Richmond was an Illinois flag. She sent messengers and nurses to every field and hospital, to care for her sick and wounded sons. She said, " These suffering ones are my sons, and I will care for them." When individuals had given all, then cities and towns came forward with their credit to the extent of many millions, to aid these men and their families. Illinois gave the country the great general of the war — Ulysses S. Grant — since honored with two terms of the Presidency of the United States. One other name from Illinois comes up in all minds, embalmed in all hearts, that must have the supreme place in this story of our glory and of our nation's honor ; that name is Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois. The analysis of Mr. Lincoln's character is difficult on account of its symmetry. In this age we look with admiration at his uncompromising honesty. And well we may, for this saved us. Thousands throughout the length and breadth of our country who knew him only as " Honest Old Abe," voted for him on that account ; and wisely did they choose, for no other man could have carried us through the fearful night of the war. When his plans were too vast for our comprehension, and his faith in the cause too sublime for our participation ; when it was all night about us, and all dread before us, and all sad and desolate behind us ; when not one ray shone upon our cause ; when traitors were haughty and exultant at the South, and fierce and blasphemous at the North ; when the loyal men here seemed almost in the minority ; when the stoutest heart quailed, the bravest cheek paled ; when generals were defeating each other for place, and contractors were leeching out the very heart's blood of the prostrate republic : when every thing else had failed us, we looked at this calm, patient man standing like a rock in the storm, and said : " Mr. Lincoln 34 HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. is honest, and we can trust him still." Holding to this single point with' the energy of faith and despair we held together, and, under God, he brought us through to victory. His practical wisdom made him the wonder of all lands. With such certainty did Mr. Lincoln follow causes to their ultimate effects, that his foresight of contingencies seemed almost prophetic. He is radiant with all the great virtues, and his memory shall shed a glory upon this age that shall fill the eyes of men as they look into his- tory. Other men have excelled him in some point, but, taken at all points, all in all, he stands head and shoulders above every other man of 6,000 years. . An administrator, he saved the nation in the perils of unparalleled civil war. A statesman, he justified his measures by their success. A philanthropist, he gave liberty to one race and salvation to another. A moralist, he bowed from the summit of human power to the foot of the Cross, and became a Christian. A mediator, he exercised mercy under the most absolute abeyance to law. A leader, he was no partisan. A commander, he was untainted with blood. A ruler in desperate times, he was unsullied with crime. A man, he has left no word of passion, no thought of malice, no trick of craft, no act of jealousy, no purpose of selfish ambition. Thus perfected, without a model, and without a peer, he was dropped into these troubled years to adorn and embellish all that is good and all that is great in our humanity, and to present to all coming time the representative of the divine idea of free government. It is not too much to say that away down in the future, when the republic has fallen from its niche in the wall of time ; when the great war itself shall have faded out in the distance like a mist on the horizon ; when the Anglo-Saxon language shall be spoken only by the tongue of the stranger ; then the generations looking this way shall see the great president as the supreme figure in this vortex of historv CHICAGO. It is impossible in our brief space to give more than a meager sketch of such a city as Chicago, which is in itself the greatest marvel of the Prairie State. This mysterious, majestic, mighty city, born first of water, and next of fire; sown in weakness, and raised in power; planted among the willows of the marsh, and crowned with the glory of the mountains ; sleeping on the bosom of the prairie, and rocked on the bosom of the sea ; the youngest city of the world, and still the eye of the prairie, as Damas- cus, the oldest city of the world, is the eye of the desert. With a com- merce far exceeding that of Corinth on her isthmus, in the highway to the East ; with the defenses of a continent piled around her by the thou- sand miles, making her far safer than Rome on the banks of the Tiber ; HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. 35 with schools eclipsing Alexandria and Athens ; with liberties more con- spicuous than those of the old republics ; with a heroism equal to the first Carthage, and with a sanctity scarcely second to that of Jerusalem — set your thoughts on all this, lifted into the eyes of all men by the miracle of its growth, illuminated by the flame of its fall, and transfigured by the divinity of its resurrection, and you will feel, as I do, the utter impossi- bility of compassing this subject as it deserves. Some impression of her importance is received from the shock her burning gave to the civilized world. When the doubt of her calamity was removed, and the horrid fact was accepted, there went a shudder over all cities, and a quiver over all lands. There was scarcely a town in the civilized world that did not shake on the brink of this opening chasm. The flames of our homes red- dened all skies. The city was set upon a hill, and could not be hid. All eyes were turned upon it. , To have struggled and suffered amid the scenes of its fall is as distinguishing as to have fought at Thermopylae, or Salamis, or Hastings, or Waterloo, or Bunker Hill. Its calamity amazed the world, because it was felt to be the common property of mankind. The early history of the city is full of interest, just as the early his- tory of such a man as Washington or Lincoln becomes public property, and is cherished by every patriot. Starting with 560 acres in 1833, it embraced and occupied 23,000 acres in 1869, and, having now a population of more than 500,000, it com- mands general attention. The first settler — Jean Baptiste Pointe au Sable, a mulatto from the West Indies — came and began trade with the Indians in 1796. John Kinzie became his successor in 1804, in which year Fort Dearborn w T as erected. A mere trading-post was kept here from that time till about the time of the Blackhawk war, in 1832. It was not the city. It was merely a cock crowing at midnight. The morning was not yet. In 1833 the set- tlement about the fort was incorporated as a town. The voters were divided on the propriety of such corporation, twelve voting for it and one against it. Four years later it was incorporated as a city, and embraced 560 acres. The produce handled in this city is an indication of its power. Grain and flour were imported from the East till as late as 1837. The first exportation by way of experiment was in 1839. Exports exceeded imports first in 1842. The Board of Trade was organized in 1848, but it was so weak that it needed nursing till 1855. Grain was purchased by the wagon-load in the street. I remember sitting with my father on a load of wheat, in the long 4 36 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. line of wagons along Lake street, while the buyers came and untied the bags, and examined the grain, and made their bids. That manner of business had to cease with the day of small things. Now our elevators will hold 15,000,000 bushels of grain. The cash value of the produce handled in a year is 1215,000,000, and the produce weighs 7,000,000 tons or 700,000 car loads. This handles thirteen and a half ton each minute, all the year round. One tenth of all the wheat in the United States is handled in Chicago. Even as long ago as 1853 the receipts of grain in Chicago exceeded those of the goodly city of St. Louis, and in 1854 the exports of grain from Chicago exceeded those of New York and doubled those of St. Petersburg, Archangel, or Odessa, the largest grain markets in Europe. The manufacturing interests of the city are not contemptible. In 1873 manufactories employed 45,000 operatives ; in 1876, 60,000. The manufactured product in 1875 was worth $177,000,000. No estimate of the size and power of Chicago would be adequate that did not put large emphasis on the railroads. Before they came thundering along our streets canals were the hope of our country. But who ever thinks now of traveling by canal packets ? In June, 1852, there were only forty miles of railroad connected with the city. The old Galena division of the Northwestern ran out to Elgin. But now, who can count the trains and measure the roads that seek a terminus or connection in this city ? The lake stretches away to the north, gathering in to this center all the harvests that might otherwise pass to the north of us. If you will take a map and look at the adjustment of railroads, you will see, first, that Chicago is the great railroad center of the world, as New York is the commercial city of this continent ; and, second, that the railroad lines form the iron spokes of a great wheel whose hub is this city. The lake furnishes the only break in the spokes, and this seems simply to have pushed a few spokes together on each shore. See the eighteen trunk lines, exclusive of eastern connections. Pass round the circle, and view their numbers and extent. There is the great Northwestern, with all its branches, one branch creeping along the lake shore, and so reaching to the north, into the Lake Superior regions, away to the right, and on to the Northern Pacific on the left, swinging around Green Bay for iron and copper and silver, twelve months in the year, and reaching out for the wealth of the great agricultural belt and isothermal line traversed by the Northern Pacific. Another branch, not so far north, feeling for the heart of the Badger State. Another pushing lower down the Mississippi — all these make many con- nections, and tapping all the vast wheat regions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and all the regions this side of sunset. There is that elegant road, the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, running out a goodly number of HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 3T branches, and reaping the great fields this side of the Missouri River. I can only mention the Chicago, Alton & St. Louis, our Illinois Central, described elsewhere, and the Chicago & Rock Island. Further around we come to the lines connecting us with all the eastern cities. The Chicago, Indianapolis & St. Louis, the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago, the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, and the Michigan Cen- tral and Great Western, give us many highways to the seaboard. Thus we reach the Mississippi at five points, from St. Paul to Cairo and the Gulf itself by two routes. We also reach Cincinnati and Baltimore, and Pitts- burgh and Philadelphia, and New York. North and south run the water courses of the lakes and the rivers, broken just enough at this point to make a pass. Through this, from east to west, run the long lines that stretch from ocean to ocean. This is the neck of the glass, and the golden sands of commerce must pass into our hands. Altogether we have more than 10,000 miles of railroad, directly tributary to this city, seeking to unload their wealth in our coffers. All these roads have come themselves by the infallible instinct of capital. Not a dollar was ever given by the city to secure one of them, and only a small per cent, of stock taken originally by her citizens, and that taken simply as an investment. Coming in the natural order of events, they will not be easily diverted. There is still another showing to all this. The connection between New York and San Francisco is by the middle route. This passes inevit- ablv through Chicago. St. Louis wants the Southern Pacific or Kansas Pacific, and pushes it out through Denver, and so on up to Cheyenne. But before the road is fairly under way, the Chicago roads shove out to Kansas City, making even the Kansas Pacific a feeder, and actually leav- ing St. Louis out in the cold. It is not too much to expect that Dakota, Montana, and Washington Territory will find their great market in Chi- cago. But these are not all. Perhaps I had better notice here the ten or fifteen new roads that have just entered, or are just entering, our city. Their names are all that is necessary to give. Chicago & St. Paul, look- ing up the Red River country to the British possessions ; the Chicago, Atlantic & Pacific ; the Chicago, Decatur & State Line ; the Baltimore & Ohio; the Chicago, Danville & Vincennes; the Chicago & LaSalle Rail- road ; the Chicago, Pittsburgh & Cincinnati ; the Chicago and Canada Southern ; the Chicago and Illinois River Railroad. These, with their connections, and with the new connections of the old roads, already in process of erection, give to Chicago not less than 10,000 miles of new tributaries from the richest land on the continent. ' Thus there will be added to the reserve power, to the capital within reach of this city, not less than $1,000,000,000. 38 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Add to all this transporting power the ships that sail one every nine minutes of the business hours of the season of navigation ; add, also, the canal boats that leave one every five minutes during the same time — and you will see something of the business of the city. THE COMMERCE OF THIS CITY has been leaping along to keep pace with the growth of the country around us. In 1852, our commerce reached the hopeful sum of $20,000,000. In 1870 it reached $100,000,000. In 1871 it was pushed up above 8150,000,000. And in 1875 it touched nearly double that. One-half of our imported goods come directly to Chicago. Grain enough is exported directly from our docks to the old world to employ a semi-weekly line of steamers of 3,000 tons capacity. This branch is not likely to be greatly developed. Even after the great Welland Canal is completed we shall have only fourteen feet of water. The great ocean vessels will continue to control the trade. The banking capital of Chicago is 821,431,000. Total exchange in 1875, 8659,000,000. Her wholesale business in 1875 was 8291,000,000. The rate of taxes is less than in any other great city. • The schools of Chicago are unsurpassed in America. Out of a popu- lation of 300,000 there were only 186 persons between the ages of six and twenty-one unable to read. This is the best known record. In 1831 the mail system was condensed into a half-breed, who went on foot to Niles, Mich., once in two weeks, and brought back what papers and news he could find. As late as 1816 there was often only one mail a week. A post-office was established in Chicago in 1833, and the post- master nailed up old boot-legs on one side of his shop to serve as boxes for the nabobs and literary men. It is an interesting fact in the growth of the young city that in the active life of the business men of that day the mail matter has grown to a daily average of over 6,500 pounds. It speaks equally well for the intelligence of the people and the commercial importance of the place, that the mail matter distributed to the territory immediately tributary to Chicago is seven times greater than that distributed to the territory immediately tributary to St. Louis. The improvements that have characterized the city are as startling as the city itself. In 1831, Mark Beaubien established a ferry over the river, and put himself under bonds to carry all the citizens free for the privilege of charging strangers. Now there are twenty-four large bridges and two tunnels. In 1833 the government expended $30,000 on the harbor. Then commenced that series of manoeuvers with the river that has made it one HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 39 of the world's curiosities. It used to wind around in the lower end of the town, and make its way rippling over the sand into the lake at the foot of Madison street. They took it up and put it down where it now is. It was a narrow stream, so narrow that even moderately small crafts had to go up through the willows and cat's tails to the point near Lake street bridge, and back up one of the branches to get room enough in which to turn around. In 1844 the quagmires in the streets were first pontooned by plank roads, which acted in wet weather as public squirt-guns. Keeping you out of the mud, they compromised by squirting the mud over you. The wooden-block pavements came to Chicago in 1857. In 1840 water was delivered by peddlers in carts or by hand. Then a twenty-five horse- power engine pushed it through hollow or bored logs along the streets till 1854, when it was introduced into the houses by new works. The first fire-engine was used in 1835, and the first steam fire-engine in 1859. Gas was utilized for lighting the city in 1850. The Young Men's Chris- tian Association was organized in 1858, and horse railroads carried them to their work in 1859. The museum was opened in 1863. The alarm telegraph adopted in 1864. The opera-house built in 1865. The city grew from 560 acres in 1833 to 23,000 in 1869. In 1834, the taxes amounted to $48.90, and the trustees of the town borrowed $60 more -for opening and improving streets. In 1835, the legislature authorized a loan of $2,000, and the treasurer and street commissioners resigned rather than plunge the town into such a gulf. Now the city embraces 36 square miles of territory, and has 30 miles of water front, besides the outside harbor of refuge, of 400 acres, inclosed by a crib sea-wall. One-third of the city has been raised up an average of eight feet, giving good pitch to the 263 miles of sewerage. The water of the city is above all competition. It is received through two tunnels extending to a crib in the lake two miles from shore. The closest analy- sis fails to detect any impurities, and, received 35 feet below the surface, it is always clear and cold. The first tunnel is five feet two inches in diameter and two miles long, and can deliver 50,000,000 of gallons per day. The second tunnel is seven feet in diameter and six miles long, running four miles under the city, and can deliver 100,000,000 of gal- lons per day. This water is distributed through 410 miles of water- mains. The three grand engineering exploits of the city are : First, lifting the city up on jack-screws, whole squares at a time, without interrupting the business, thus giving us good drainage ; second, running the tunnels under the lake, giving us the best water in the world ; and third, the turning the current of the river in its own channel, delivering us from the old abominations, and making decency possible. They redound about 40 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. equally to the credit of the engineering, to the energy of the people, and to the health of the city. That which really constitutes the city, its indescribable spirit, its soul, the way it lights up in every feature in the hour of action, has not been touched. In meeting strangers, one is often surprised how some homely women marry so well. Their forms are bad, their gait uneven and awk- ward, their complexion is dull, their features are misshapen and mismatch- ed, and when we see them there is no beauty that we should desire them. But when once they are aroused on some subject, they put on new pro- portions. They light up into great power. The real person comes out from its unseemly ambush, and captures us at will. They have power. They have ability to cause things to come to pass. We no longer wonder why they are in such high demand. So it is with our city. There is no grand scenery except the two seas, one of water, the other of prairie. Nevertheless, there is a spirit about it, a push, a breadth, a power, that soon makes it a place never to be forsaken. One soon ceases to believe in impossibilities. Balaams are the only prophets that are disappointed. The bottom that has been on the point of falling out has been there so long that it has grown fast. It can not fall out. It has all the capital of the world itching to get inside the corporation. The two great laws that govern the growth and size of cities are, first, the amount of territory for which they are the distributing and receiving points ; second, the number of medium or moderate dealers that do this distributing. Monopolists build up themselves, not the cities. They neither eat, wear, nor live in proportion to their business. Both these laws help Chicago. The tide of trade is eastward — not up or down the map, but across the map. The lake runs up a wingdam for 500 miles to gather in the business. Commerce can not ferry up there for seven months in the year, and the facilities for seven months can do the work for twelve. Then the great region west of us is nearly all good, productive land. Dropping south into the trail of St. Louis, you fall into vast deserts and rocky dis- tricts, useful in holding the world together. St. Louis and Cincinnati, instead of rivaling and hurting Chicago, are her greatest sureties of dominion. They are far enough away to give sea-room, — farther off than Paris is from London, — and yet they are near enough to prevent the springing up of any other great city between them. St. Louis will be helped by the opening of the Mississippi, but also hurt. That will put New Orleans on her feet, and with a railroad running over into Texas and so West, she will tap the streams that now crawl up the Texas and Missouri road. The current is East, not North, and a sea- port at New Orleans can not permanently help St. Louis. Chicago is in the field almost alone, to handle the wealth of one- HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 41 fourth of the territory of this great republic. This strip of seacoast divides its margins between Portland, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Savannah, or some other great port to be created for the South in the next decade. But Chicago has a dozen empires casting their treasures into her lap. On a bed of coal that can run all the machinery of the world for 500 centuries ; in a garden that can feed the race by the thousand years; at the head of the lakes that give her a temperature as a summer resort equaled by no great city in the land ; with a climate that insures the health of her citizens ; surrounded by all the great deposits of natural wealth in mines aud forests and herds, Chicago is the wonder of to-day, and will be the city of the future. MASSACRE AT FORT DEARBORN. During the war of 1812, Fort Dearborn became the theater of stirring events. The garrison consisted of fifty- four men under command of Captain Nathan Heald, assisted by Lieutenant Helm (son-in-law of Mrs. Kinzie) and Ensign Ronan. Dr. Voorhees was surgeon. The only resi- dents at the post at that time were the wives of Captain Heald and Lieu- tenant Helm, and a few of the soldiers, Mr. Kinzie and his family, and a few Canadian voyageurs, with their wives and children. The soldiers and Mr. Kinzie were on most friendly terms with the Pottawattamies and Winnebagos, the principal tribes around them, but they could not win them from their attachment to the British. One evening in April, 1812, Mr. Kinzie sat playing on his violin and his children were dancing to the music, when Mrs. Kinzie came rushing into the house, pale with terror, and exclaiming : " The Indians ! the Indians!" "What? Where?" eagerly inquired Mr. Kinzie. "Up at Lee's, killing and scalping," answered the frightened mother, who, when the alarm was given, was attending Mrs. Barnes (just confined) living not far off. Mr. Kinzie and his family crossed the river and took refuge in the fort, to which place Mrs. Barnes and her infant not a day old were safely conveyed. The rest of the inhabitants took shelter in the fort. This alarm was caused by a scalping party of Winnebagos, who hovered about the fort several days, when they disappeared, and for several weeks the inhabitants were undisturbed. On the 7th of August, 1812, General Hull, at Detroit, sent orders to Captain Heald to evacuate Fort Dearborn, and to distribute all the United States property to the Indians in the neighborhood — a most insane order. The Pottawattamie chief, who brought the dispatch, had more wisdom than the commanding general. He a'dvised Captain Heald not to make the distribution. Said he : " Leave the fort and stores as they are, and let the Indians make distribution for themselves ; and while they are engaged in the business, the white people may escape to Fort Wayne." 42 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Captain Heald held a council with the Indians t on the afternoon ot the 12th, in which his officers refused to join, for they had been informed that treachery was designed — that the Indians intended to murder the white people in the council, and then destroy those in the fort. Captain Heald, however, took the precaution to open a port-hole displaying a cannon pointing directly upon the council, and by that means saved his life. Mr. Kinzie, who knew the Indians well, begged Captain Heald not to confide in their promises, nor distribute the arms and munitions among them, for it would only put power into their hands to destroy the whites. Acting upon this advice, Heald resolved to withhold the munitions of war ; and on the night of the 13th, after the distribution of the other property had been made, the powder, ball and liquors were thrown into the river, the muskets broken up and destroyed. Black Partridge, a friendly chief, came to Captain Heald, and said : " Linden birds have been singing in my ears to-day: be careful on the march you are going to take." On that dark night vigilant Indians had crept near the fort and discovered the destruction of their promised booty going on within. The next morning the powder was seen floating on the surface of the river. The savages were exasperated and made loud com- plaints and threats. On the following day when preparations were making to leave the fort, and all the inmates were deeply impressed with a sense of impend- ing danger, Capt. Wells, an uncle of Mrs. Heald, was discovered upon the Indian trail among the sand-hills on the borders of the lake, not far distant, with a band of mounted Miamis, of whose tribe he was chief, having been adopted by the famous Miami warrior, Little Turtle. When news of Hull's surrender reached Fort Wayne, he had started with this force to assist Heald in defending Fort Dearborn. He was too late. Every means for its defense had been destroyed the night before, and arrangements were made for leaving the fort on the morning of the loth. It was a warm bright morning in the middle of August. Indications were positive that the savages intended to murder the white people ; and when they moved out of the southern gate of the fort, the march was like a funeral procession. The band, feeling the solemnity of the occa- sion, struck up the Dead March in Saul. Capt. Wells, who had blackened his face with gun-powder in token of his fate, took the lead with his band of Miamis, followed by Capt. Heald, with his wife by his side on horseback. Mr. Kinzie hoped by his personal influence to avert the impending blow, and therefore accompanies 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 o_ his death. HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 43 The procession moved slowly along the lake shore till they reached the sand-hills between the prairie and the beach, when the Pottawattamie escort, under the leadership of Blackbird, filed to the right, placing those hills between them and the white people. Wells, with his Miamis, had kept in the advance. They suddenly came rushing back, Wells exclaim- ing, " They are about to attack us ; form instantly." These words were quickly followed by a storm of bullets, which came whistling over the little hills which the treacherous savages had made the covert for their murderous attack. The white troops charged upon the Indians, drove them back to the prairie, and then the battle was waged between fifty- four soldiers, twelve civilians and three or four women (the cowardly Miamis having fled at the outset) against five hundred Indian warriors. The white people, hopeless, resolved to sell their lives as dearly as possible. Ensign Ronan wielded his weapon vigorously, even after falling upon his knees weak from the loss of blood. Capt. Wells, who was by the side of his niece, Mrs. Heald, when the conflict began, behaved with the greatest coolness and courage. He said to her, " We have not the slightest chance for life. We must part to meet no more in this world. God bless you." And then he dashed forward. Seeing a young warrior, painted like a demon, climb into a wagon in which were twelve children, and tomahawk them all, he cried out, unmindful of his personal danger, " If that is your game, butchering women and children, I will kill too." He spurred his horse towards the Indian camp, where they had left their squaws and papooses, hotly pursued by swift-footed young warriors, who sent bullets whistling after him. One of these killed his horse and wounded him severely in the leg. With a yell the young braves rushed to make him their prisoner and reserve him for torture. He resolved not to be made a captive, and by the use of the most provoking epithets tried to induce them to kill him instantly. He called a fiery young chief a squaw, when the enraged warrior killed Wells instantly with his tomahawk, jumped upon his body, cut out his heart, and ate a portion of the warm morsel with savage delight ! In this fearful combat women bore a conspicuous part. Mrs. Heald was an excellent equestrian and an expert in the use of the rifle. She fought the savages bravely, receiving several severe wounds. Though faint from the loss of blood, she managed to keep her saddle. A savage raised his tomahawk to kill her, when she looked him full in the face, and with a sweet smile and in a gentle voice said, in his own language, " Surely you will not kill a squaw ! " The arm of the savage fell, and the life of the heroic woman was saved. Mrs. Helm, the step-daughter of Mr. Kinzie, had an encounter with a stout Indian, who attempted to tomahawk her. Springing to one side, she received the glancing blow on her shoulder, and at the same instant 44 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLESOIS. seized the savage round the neck with her arms and endeavored to get hold of his scalping knife, which hung in a sheath at his breast. While she was thus struggling she was dragged from her antagonist by another powerful Indian, who bore her, in spite of her struggles, to the margin of the lake and plunged her in. To her astonishment she was held by him so that she would not drown, and she soon perceived that she was in the hands of the friendly Black Partridge, who had saved her life. The wife of Sergeant Holt, a large and powerful woman, behaved as bravely as an Amazon. She rode a fine, high-spirited horse, which the Indians coveted, and several of them attacked her with the butts of their guns, for the purpose of dismounting her ; but she used the sword which she had snatched from her disabled husband so skillfully that she foiled them ; and, suddenly wheeling her horse, she dashed over the prairie, followed by the savages shouting, " The brave woman ! the brave woman ! Don't hurt her ! ' : They finally overtook her, and while she was fighting them in front, a powerful savage came up behind her, seized her by the neck and dragged her to the ground. Horse and woman were made captives. Mrs. Holt was a long time a captive among the Indians, but was afterwards ransomed. In this sharp conflict two-thirds of the white people were slain and wounded, and all their horses, baggage and provision were lost. Only twenty-eight straggling men now remained to fight five hundred Indians rendered furious by the sight of blood. They succeeded in breaking through the ranks of the murderers and gaining a slight eminence on the prairie near the Oak Woods. The Indians did not pursue, but gathered on their flanks, while the chiefs held a consultation on the sand-hills, and showed signs of willingness to parley. It would have been madness on the part of the whites to renew the fight ; and so Capt. Heald went for- ward and met Blackbird on the open prairie, where terms of surrender were soon agreed upon. It was arranged that the white people should give up their arms to Blackbird, and that the survivors should become prisoners of war, to be exchanged for ransoms as soon as practicable. With this understanding captives and captors started for the Indian camp near the fort, to which Mrs. Helm had been taken bleeding and suffering by Black Partridge, and had met her step-father and learned that her husband was safe. A new scene of horror was now opened at the Indian camp. The wounded, not being included in the terms of surrender, as it was inter- preted by the Indians, and the British general, Proctor, having offered a liberal bounty for American scalps, delivered at Maiden, nearly all the wounded men were killed and scalped, and the price of the trophies was afterwards paid by the British government. Abstract of Illinois State Laws. BILLS OF EXCHANGE AND PROMISSORY NOTES. No promissory note, check, draft, bill of exchange, order, or note, nego- tiable instrument payable at sight, or on demand, or on presentment, shall be entitled to dags of grace. All other bills of exchange, drafts or notes are entitled to three dags of grace. All the above mentioned paper falling due on Sunday, Neiv Years' 1 Day, the Fourth of July, Christmas, or any day appointed or recommended by the President of the United States or the Governor of the State as a day of fast or thanksgiving, shall be deemed as due on the day previous, and should two or more of these days come together, then such instrument shall be treated as due on the day previous to the first of said days. No defense can be made against a negotiable instrument (assigned before due~) in the hands of the assignee without notice, except fraud was used in obtaining the same. To hold an indorser, due diligence must be used by suit, in collecting of the maker, unless suit would have been unavailing. Notes payable to person named or to order, in order to absolutely transfer title, must be indorsed by the payee. Notes payable to bearer may be transferred by delivery, and when so payable every indorser thereon is held as a guarantor of payment unless otherwise expressed. In computing interest or discount on negotiable instruments, a month shall be considered a calendar month or ttvelfth of a year, and for less than a month, a day shall be figured a thirtieth part of a month. Notes •nly bear interest when so expressed, but after due they draw the legal interest, even if not stated. INTEREST. The legal rate of interest is six per cent. Parties may agree in writ- ing on a rate not exceeding ten per cent. If a rate of interest greater than ten per cent, is contracted for, it works a forfeiture of the whole of said interest, and only the principal can be recovered. DESCENT. When no will is made, the property of a deceased person is distrib- uted as follows : a 45 46 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. First. To his or her children and their descendants in equal parts ; the descendants of the deceased child or grandchild taking the share of their deceased parents in equal parts among them. Second. Where there is no child, nor descendant of such child, and no widow or surviving husband, then to the parents, brothers and sisters of the deceased, and their descendants, in equal parts, the surviving parent, if either be dead, taking a double portion ; and if there is no parent living, then to the brothers and sisters of the intestate and their descendants. Third. When there is a widow or surviving husband, and no child or children, or descendants of the same, then one-half of the real estate and the whole of the personal estate shall descend to such widow or surviving husband, absolutely, and the other half of the real estate shall descend as in other cases where there is no child or children or descendants of the same. Fourth. When there is a widow or surviving husband and also a child or children, or descendants of the latter, then one third of all the personal estate to the widow or surviving husband absolutely. Fifth. If there is no child, parent, brother or sister, or descendants of either of them, and no widow or surviving husband, then in equal parts to the next of kin to the intestate in equal degree. Collaterals shall not be represented except with the descendants of brothers and sisters of the intestate, and there shall be no distinction between kindred of the whole and the half blood. Sixth. If any intestate leaves a widow or surviving husband and no kindred, then to such widow or surviving husband ; and if there is no such widow or surviving husband, it shall escheat to and vest in the county where the same, or the greater portion thereof, is situated. WILLS AND ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS. No exact form of words are necessary in order to make a will good at law. Every male person of the age of twenty-one years, and every female of the age of eighteen years, of sound mind and memory, can make a valid will ; it must be in writing, signed by the testator or by some one in his or her presence and by his or her, direction, and attested by two or more credible witnesses. Care should be taken that the ivitnesses are not inter- ested in the will. Persons knowing themselves to have been named in the will or appointed executor, must within thirty days of the death of deceased cause the will to be proved and recorded in the proper county, or present it, and refuse to accept ; on failure to do so are liable to forfeit the sum of twenty dollars per month. Inventory to be made by executor or administrator within three months from date of letters testamentary or ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 47 of administration. Executors' and administrators' compensation not ta exceed six per cent, on amount of personal estate, and three per cent, on money realized from real estate, with such additional allowance a* shall be reasonable for extra services. Appraisers' compensation $2 pef day. Notice requiring all claims to be presented against the estate shall bd given by the executor or administrator within six months of being quali- fied. Any person having a claim and not presenting it at the time fixed by said notice is required to have summons issued notifying the executor or administrator of his having filed his claim in court ; in such cases the costs have to be paid by the claimant. Claims should be filed within two years from the time administration is granted on an estate, as after that time they are forever barred, unless other estate is found that was not in- ventoried. Married women, infants, persons insane, imprisoned or without the United States, in the employment of the United States, or of this State, have two gears after their disabilities are removed to file claims. Claims are classified and paid out of the estate in the following manner: First. Funeral expenses. Second. The widow's award, if there is a widow ; or children if there are children, and no widow. Third. Expenses attending the last illness, not including physician's bill. Fourth. Debts due the common school or toivnship fund . Fifth. All expenses of proving the will and taking out letters testa- mentary or administration, and settlement of the estate, and the physi- cian's bill in the last illness of deceased. Sixth. Where the deceased has received money in trust for any pur- pose, his executor or administrator shall pay out of his estate the amount received and not accounted for. Seventh. All other debts and demands of whatsoever kind, without regard to quality or dignity, which shall be exhibited to the court within two years from the granting of letters. Award to Widow and Children, exclusive of debts and legacies or be- quests, except funeral expenses : First. The family pictures and ivearing apparel, jewels and ornaments of herself and minor children. Second. School books and the family library of the value of $ 100. Third. One sewing machine. Fourth. Necessary beds, bedsteads and bedding for herself and family. Fifth. The stoves and pipe used in the family, with the necessary cooking utensils, or in case they have none, $50 in money. Sixth. Household and kitchen furniture to the value of $100. Seventh. One milch cow and calf for every four members of her family. 48 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. Eighth. Two sheep for each member of her family, and the fleeces taken from the same, and one horse, saddle and bridle. Ninth. Provisions for herself and family for one year. Tenth. Food for the stock above specified for six months. Eleventh. Fuel for herself and family for three months. Twelfth. One hundred dollars worth of other property suited to her condition in life, to be selected by the widow. The ividow if she elects may have in lieu of the said award, the same personal property or money in place thereof as is or may be exempt from execution or attachment against the head of a family. TAXES. The owners of real and personal property, on the first day of May in each year, are liable for the taxes thereon. Assessments should be completed before the fourth Monday in June, at which time the town board of review meets to examine assessments, hear objections, and make such changes as ought to be made. The county board have also power to correct or change assessments. The tax books are placed in the hands of the town collector on or before the tenth day of December, who retains them until the tenth day of March following, when he is required to return them to the county treasurer, who then collects all delinquent taxes. No costs accrue on real estate taxes till advertised, which takes place the first day of April, when three weeks' notice is required before judg- ment. Cost of advertising, twenty cents each tract of land, and ten cents each lot. Judgment is usually obtained at May term of County Court. Costs six cents each tract of land, and five cents each lot. Sale takes place in June. Costs in addition to those before mentioned, twenty-eight cents each tract of land, and twenty-seven cents each town lot. Real estate sold for taxes may be redeemed any time before the expi- ration of two years from the date of sale, by payment to the County Clerk of the amount for which it was sold and twenty-five per cent, thereon if redeemed within six months, fifty per cent, if between six and twelve months, if between twelve and eighteen months seventy-five per cent., and if between eighteen months and two years one hundred per cent., and in addition, all subsequent taxes paid by the purchaser, with ten per cent, interest thereon, also one dollar each tract if notice is given by the purchaser of the sale, and a fee of twenty-five cents to the clerk for his certificate. JURISDICTION OF COURTS. Justices have jurisdiction in all civil cases on contracts for the recovery of moneys for damages for injury to real property, or taking, detaining, or ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 49 injuring personal property ; for rent; for all cases to recover damages done real or personal property by railroad companies, in actions of replevin, and in actions for damages for fraud in the sale, purchase, or exchange of per- sonal property, when the amount claimed as due is not over $200. They have also jurisdiction in all cases for violation of the ordinances of cities, towns or villages. A justice of the peace may orally order an officer or a private person to arrest any one committing or attempting to commit a criminal offense. He also upon complaint can issue his warrant for the arrest of any person accused of having committed a crime, and have him brought before him for examination. COUNTY COURTS • Have jurisdiction in all matters of probate (except in counties having a population of one hundred thousand or over), settlement of estates of deceased persons, appointment of guardians and conservators, and settle- ment of their accounts ; all matters relating' to apprentices ; proceedings for the collection of taxes and assessments, and in proceedings of executors, administrators, guardians and conservators for the sale of real estate. In law cases they have concurrent jurisdiction with Circuit Courts in all cases where justices of the peace now have, or hereafter may have, jurisdiction when the amount claimed shall not exceed $1,000, and in all criminal offenses where the punishment is not imprisonment in the peni- tentiary, or death, and in all cases of appeals from justices of the peace and police magistrates ; excepting when the county judge is sitting as a justice of the peace. Circuit Courts have unlimited* jurisdiction. LIMITATION OF ACTION. Accounts five years. Notes and written contracts ten years. Judg- ments twenty years. Partial payments or new promise in writing, within or after said period, will revive the debt. Absence from the State deducted, and when the cause of action is barred by the law of another State, it has the same effect here. Slander and libel, one year. Personal injuries, two years. To recover land or make entry thereon, tiventy years. Action to foreclose mortgage or trust deed, or make a sale, within ten years. All persons in possession of land, and paying taxes for seven consecu- tive years, with color of title, and all persons paying taxes for seven con- secutive years, with color of title, on vacant land, shall be held to be the legal owners to the extent of their paper title. MARRIED WOMEN May sue and be sued. Husband and wife not liable for each other's debts, either before or after marriage, but both are -liable for expenses and edu- cation of the family. 4 50 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. She may contract the same as if unmarried, except that in a partner- ship business she can not, without consent of her husband, unless he has abandoned or deserted her, or is idiotic or insane, or confined in peniten- tiary ; she is entitled and can recover her own earnings, but neither hus- band nor wife is entitled to compensation for any services rendered for the other. At the death of the husband, in addition to widow's award, a married woman has a dower interest (one-third) in all real estate owned by her husband after their marriage, and which has not been released by her, and the husband has the same interest in the real estate of the wife at her death. EXEMPTIONS FROM FORCED SALE. Home worth $1,000, and the following Personal Property : Lot of ground and buildings thereon, occupied as a residence by the debtor, being a house- holder and having a family, to the value of $1,000. Exemption continues after the death of the householder for the benefit of widow and family, some one of them occupying the homestead until youngest child shall become twenty-one years of age, and until death of widoio. There is no exemption from sale for taxes, assessments, debt or liability incurred for the purchase or improvement of said homestead. No release or waiver of exemption is valid, unless in writing, and subscribed by such householder and wife (if he have one), and acknowledged as conveyances of real estate are required to be acknowledged. The following articles of personal property owned by the debtor, are exempt from execution, writ of attachment, and distress for rent : The necessary wearing apparel, Bibles, school books and family pictures of every person ; and, 2d, one hundred dollars worth of other property to be selected by the debtor, and, in addition, when the debtor is the head of a family and resides with the same, three hundred dollars worth of other property to be selected by the debtor ; provided that such selection and exemption shall not be made by the debtor or allowed to him or her from any money, salary or wages due him or her from any person or persons or corporations whatever. When the head of a family shall die, desert or not reside with the same, the family shall be entitled to and receive all the benefit and priv- ileges which are by this act conferred upon the head of a family residing with the same. No personal property is exempt from execution when judgment is obtained for the wages of laborers or servants. Wages of a laborer who is the head of a family can not be garnisheed, except the sum due him be in excess of $25. ABSTRACT OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 51 DEEDS AND MORTGAGES. To be valid there must be a valid consideration. Special care should be taken to have them signed, sealed, delivered, and properly acknowl- edged, with the proper seal attached. Witnesses are not required. The acknowledgement must be made in this state, before Master in Chancery, Notary Public, United States Commissioner, Circuit or County Clerk, Justice of Peace, or any Court of Record having a seal, or any Judge, Justice, or Clerk of any such Court. When taken before a Notary Public, or United States Commissioner, the same shall be attested by his official seal, when taken before a Court or the Clerk thereof, the same shall be attested by the seal of such Court, and when taken before a Justice of the Peace resid- ing out of the county where the real estate to be conveyed lies, there shall be added a certificate of the County Clerk under his seal of office, that he was a Justice of the Peace in the county at the time of taking the same. A deed is good without such certificate attached, but can not be used in evidence unless such a certificate is produced or other competent evidence introduced. Acknowledgements made out of the state must either be executed according to the laws of this state, or there should be attached a certificate that it is in conformity with the laws of the state or country where executed. Where this is not done the same may be proved by any other legal way. Acknowledgments where the Homestead rights are to be waived must state as follows : " Including the release and waiver of the right of homestead." Notaries Public can take acknowledgements any where in the state. Sheriffs, if authorized by the mortgagor of real or personal property in his mortgage, may sell the property mortgaged. In the case of the death of grantor or holder of the equity of redemp- tion of real estate mortgaged, or conveyed by deed of trust where equity of redemption is waived, and it contains power of sale, must be foreclosed in the same manner as a common mortgage in court. ESTRAYS. Horses, mules, asses, neat cattle, swine, sheep, or goats found straying at any time during the year, in counties where such animals are not allowed to run at large, or between the last day of October and the 15th day of April in other counties, the owner thereof being unknown, may be taken up as estrays. No person not a householder in the county where estray is found can lawfully take up an estray, and then only upon or about his farm or place of residence. Estrays should not be used before advertised, except animals giving milk, which may be milked for their benefit. 52 . ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. Notices must be posted up within five (5) days in three (3) of the most public places in the town or precinct in which estray was found, giv- ing the residence of the taker up, and a particular description of the estray, its age, color, and marks natural and artificial, and stating before what justice of the peace in such town or precinct, and at what time, not less than ten (10) nor more than fifteen (15) days from the time of post- ing such notices, he will apply to have the estray appraised. A copy of such notice should be filed by the taker up with the town clerk, whose duty it is to enter the same at large, in a book kept by him for that purpose. If the owner of estray shall not have appeared and proved ownership, and taken the same away, first paying the taker up his reasonable charges for taking up, keeping, and advertising the same, the taker up shall appear before the justice of the peace mentioned in above mentioned notice, and make an affidavit as required by law. As the affidavit has to be made before the justice, and all other steps as to appraisement, etc., are before him, who is familiar therewith, they are therefore omitted here. Any person taking up an estray at any other place than about or upon his farm or residence, or without complying with the law, shall forfeit and pay a fine of ten dollars with costs. Ordinary diligence is required in taking care of estrays, but in case they die or get away the taker is not liable for the same. GAME. It is unlawful for any person to kill, or attempt to kill or destroy, in any manner, any prairie hen or chicken or woodcock between the 15th day of January and the 1st day of September ; or any deer, fawn, wild-turkey, partridge or pheasant between the 1st day of February and the 1st day of October ; or any quail between the 1st day of February and 1st day of November ; or any wild goose, duck, snipe, brant or other water fowl between the 1st day of May and 15th day of August in each year. Penalty : Fine not less than $5 nor more than $25, for each bird or animal, and costs of suit, and stand committed to county jail until fine is paid, but not exceeding ten days. It is unlawful to hunt with gun, dog or net within the inclosed grounds or lands of another without permission. Penalty: Fine not less than $3 nor more than $100, to be paid into school fund. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. Whenever any of the following articles shall be contracted for, or sold or delivered, and no special contract or agreement shall be made to the contrary, the weight per bushel shall be as follows, to-wit : ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 53 Pounds. Pounds. Stone Coal, - 80 Buckwheat, - - 52 Unslacked Lime, - 80 Coarse Salt, - 50 Corn in the ear, - TO Barley, - - • - 48 Wheat, - 60 Corn Meal, - 48 Irish Potatoes, - 60 Castor Beans, - 46 White Beans, - 60 Timothy Seed, - - 45 Clover Seed, - - 60 Hemp Seed, - - 44 Onions, - - 57 Malt, - - 38 Shelled Corn, - 56 Dried Peaches, - 33 Rye, - - 56 Oats, - - 32 Flax Seed, - 56 Dried Apples, - 24 Sweet Potatoes, - - 55 Bran, - - 20 Turnips, - 55 ' Blue Grass Seed, - 14 Fine Salt, - - 55 Hair (plastering), 8 Penalty for giving less than the above standard is double the amount of property wrongfully not given, and ten dollars addition thereto. MILLERS. The owner or occupant of every public grist mill in this state shall grind all grain brought to his mill in its turn. The toll for both steam and water mills, is, for grinding and bolting wheat, rye, or other grain, one eighth part; for grinding Indian corn, oats, barley and buckwheat not required to be bolted, one seventh part; for grinding malt, and chopping all kinds of grain, one eighth part. It is the duty of every miller when his mill is in repair, to aid and assist in loading and unloading all grain brought to him to be ground, and he is also required to keep an accurate half bushel measure, and an accurate set of toll dishes or scales for weighing the grain. The penalty for neglect or refusal to comply with the law is |5, to the use of any person to sue for the same,- to be recovered before any justice of the peace of the county where penalty is incurred. Millers are accountable for the safe keeping of all grain left in his mill for the purpose of being ground, with bags or casks containing same (except it results from unavoidable accidents), provided that such bags or casks are distinctly marked with the initial letters of the owner's name. MARKS AND BRANDS. Owners of cattle, horses, hogs, sheep or goats may have one ear mark and one brand, but which shall be different from his neighbor's, and may be recorded by the county clerk of the county in which such property is kept. The /eg for such record is fifteen cents. The record of such shall be open to examination free of charge. In cases of disputes as to marks or brands, such record is prima facie evidence. Owners of cattle, horses, hogs, sheep or goats that may have been branded by the former owner, 54 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. may be re-branded in presence of one or more of his neighbors, who shall certify to the facts of the marking or branding being done, when done, and in what brand or mark they were re-branded or re-marked, which certificate may also be recorded as before stated. ADOPTION OF CHILDREN. Children may be adopted by any resident of this state, by filing a petition in the Circuit or County Court of the county in which he resides, asking leave to do so, and if desired may ask that the name of the child be changed. Such petition, if made by a person having a husband or wife, will not be granted, unless the husband or wife joins therein, as the adoption must be by them jointly. The petition shall state name, sex, and age of the child, and the new name, if it is desired to change the name. Also the name and residence of the parents of the child, if known, and of the guardian, if any, and whether the parents or guardians consent to the adoption. The court must find, before granting decree, that the parents of the child, or the survivors of them, have deserted his or her family or such child for one year next preceding the application, or if neither are living, the guardian ; if no guardian, the next of kin in this state capable of giving consent, has had notice of the presentation of the petition and consents to such adoption. If the child is of the age of fourteen years or upwards, the adoption can not be made without its consent. SURVEYORS AND SURVEYS. There is in every county elected a surveyor known as county sur- veyor, who has power to appoint deputies, for whose official acts he is responsible. It is the duty of the county surveyor, either by himself or his deputy, to make all surveys that he may be called upon to make within his county as soon as may be after application is made. The necessary chainmen and other assistance must be employed by the person requiring the same to be done, and to be by him paid, unless otherwise agreed ; but the chainmen must be disinterested persons and approved by the surveyor and sworn by him to measure justly and impartially. The County Board in each county is required by law to provide a copy of the United States field notes and plats of their surveys of the lands in the county to be kept in the recorder's office subject to examination by the public, and the county surveyor is required to make his surveys in conformity to said notes, plats and the laws of the United States gov- erning such matters. The surveyor is also required to keep a record of all surveys made by him, which shall be subject to inspection by any one interested, and shall be delivered up to his successor in office. A ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 55 certified copy of the said surveyor's record shall be prima facie evidence of its contents. The fees of county surveyors are six dollars per day. The county surveyor is also ex officio inspector of mines, and as such, assisted by some practical miner selected by him, shall once each year inspect all the mines in the county, for which they shall each receive such compensa- tion as may be fixed by the County Board, not exceeding $5 a day, to be paid out of the county treasury. ROADS AND BRIDGES. Where practicable from the nature of the ground, persons traveling in any kind of vehicle, must turn to the right of the center of the road, so as to permit each carriage to pass without interfering with each other. The penalty for a violation of this provision is $5 for every offense, to be recovered by the party injured; but to recover, there must have occurred some injury to person or property resulting from the violation. The owners of any carriage traveling upon any road in this State for the conveyance of passengers who shall employ or continue in his employment as driver any person who is addicted to drunkenness, or the excessive use of spiritous liquors, after he has had notice of the same, shall forfeit, at the rate of $5 per day, and if any driver while actually engaged in driving any such carriage, shall be guilty of intoxication to such a degree as to endanger the safety of passengers, it shall be the duty of the owner, on receiving written notice of the fact, signed by one of the passengers, and certified by him on oath, forthwith to discharge such driver. If such owner shall have such driver in his employ within three months after such notice, he is liable for $5 per day for the time he shall keep said driver in his employment after receiving such notice. Persons driving any carriage on any public highway are prohibited from running their horses upon any occasion under a penalty of a fine not exceeding $10, or imprisonment not exceeding sixty days, at the discre- tion of the court. Horses attached to any carriage used to convey passen- gers for hire must be properly hitched or the lines placed in the hands of some other person before the driver leaves them for any purpose. For violation of this provision each driver shall forfeit twenty dollars, to be recovered by action, to be commenced within six months. ' It is under- stood by the term carriage herein to mean any carriage or vehicle used for the transportation of passengers or goods or either of them. The commissioners of highways in the different towns have the care and superintendence of highways and bridges therein. They have all the powers necessary to lay out, vacate, regulate and repair all roads* build and repair bridges. In addition to the above, it is their duty to erect and keep in repair at the forks or crossing-place of the most 56 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. important roads post and guide boards with plain inscriptions, giving directions and distances to the most noted places to which such road may lead; also to make provisions to prevent thistles, burdock, and cockle burrs, mustard, yellow dock, Indian mallow and jimson weed from seeding, and to extirpate the same as far as practicable, and to prevent all rank growth of vegetation on the public highways so far as the same may obstruct public travel, and it is in their discretion to erect watering places for public use for watering teams at such points as may be deemed advisable. The Commissioners, on or before the 1st day of May of each year, shall make out and deliver to their treasurer a list of all able-bodied men in their town, excepting paupers, idiots, lunatics, and such others as are exempt by law, and assess against each the sum of two dollars as a poll tax for highway purposes. Within thirty days after such list is delivered they shall cause a written or printed notice to be given to each person so assessed, notifying him of the time when and place where such tax must be paid, or its equivalent in labor performed ; they may contract with persons owing such poll tax to perform a certain amount of labor on any road or bridge in payment of the same, and if such tax is not paid nor labor performed by the first Monday of July of such year, or within ten days after notice is given after that time, they shall bring suit therefor against such person "before a justice of the peace, who shall hear and determine the case according to law for the offense complained of, and shall forthwith issue an execution, directed to any constable of the county where the delinquent shall reside, who shall forthwith collect the moneys therein mentioned. The Commissioners of Highways of each town shall annually ascer- tain, as near as practicable, how much money must be raised by tax on real and personal property for the making and repairing of roads, only, to any amount they may deem necessary, not exceeding forty cents on each one hundred dollars' worth, as valued on the assessment roll of the previous year. The tax so levied on property lying within an incorporated village, town or city, shall be paid over to the corporate authorities of such town, village or city. Commissioners shall receive 81.50 for each day neces- sarily employed in the discharge of their duty. Overseers. At the first meeting the Commissioners shall choose one of their number to act General Overseer of Highways in their township, whose duty it shall be to take charge of and safely keep all tools, imple- ments and machinery belonging to said town, and shall, by the direction of the Board, have general supervision of all roads and bridges in their town. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 57 As all township and county officers are familiar with their duties, it is only intended to give the points of the law that the public should be familiar with. The manner of laying out, altering or vacating roads, etc., will not be here stated, as it would require more space than is contem- plated in a work of this kind. It is sufficient to state that, the first step is by petition, addressed to the Commissioners, setting out what is prayed for, giving the names of the owners of lands if known, if not known so state, over which the road is to pass, giving the general course, its place of beginning, and where it terminates. It requires not less than twelve freeholders residing within three miles of the road who shall sign the petition. Public roads must not be less than fifty feet wide, nor more than sixty feet wide. Roads not exceeding two miles in length, if peti- tioned for, may be laid out, not less than forty feet. Private roads for private and public use, may be laid out of the width of three rods, on petition of the person directly interested ; the damage occasioned thereby shall be paid by the premises benefited thereby, and before the road is opened. If not opened in two years, the order shall be considered rescinded. Commissioners in their discretion may permit persons who live on or have private roads, to work out their road tax thereon. Public roads must be opened in five days from date of filing order of location, or be deemed vacated. DRAINAGE. Whenever one or more owners or occupants of land desire to construct a drain or ditch across the land of others for agricultural, sanitary or mining purposes, the proceedings are as follows : File a petition in the Circuit or County Court of the county in which the proposed ditch or drain is to be constructed, setting forth the neces- sity for the same, with a description of its proposed starting point, route and terminus, and if it shall be necessary for the drainage of the land or coal mines or for sanitary purposes, that a drain, ditch, levee or similar work be constructed, a description of the same. It shall also set forth the names of all persons owning the land over which such drain or ditch shall be constructed, or if unknown stating that fact. No private property shall be taken or damaged for the purpose of constructing a ditch, drain or levee, without compensation, if claimed by the owner, the same to be ascertained by a jury; but if the construction of such ditch, drain or levee shall be a benefit to the owner, the same shall be a set off against such compensation. If the proceedings seek to affect the property of a minor, lunatic or married woman, the guardian, conservator or husband of the same shall be made party defendant. The petition may be amended and parties made defendants at any time when it is necessary to a fair trial. 58 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. When the petition is presented to the judge, he shall note therein when he will hear the same, and order the issuance of summonses and the publication of notice to each non-resident or unknown defendant. The petition may be heard by such judge in vacation as well as in term time. Upon the trial, the jury shall ascertain the just compensation to each owner of the property sought to be damaged by the construction of such ditch, drain or levee, and truly report the same. As it is only contemplated in a work of this kind to give an abstract of the laws, and as the parties who have in charge the execution of the further proceedings are likely to be familiar with the requirements of the statute, the necessary details are not here inserted. WOLF SC : LPS. The County Board of any county in this State may hereafter allow such bounty on wolf scalps as the board may deem reasonable. Any person claiming a bounty shall produce the scalp or scalps with the ears thereon, within sixty days after the wolf or wolves shall have been caught, to the Clerk of the County Board, who shall administer to said person the following oath or affirmation, to-wit: "You do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be), that the scalp or scalps here pro- duced by you was taken from a wolf or wolves killed and first captured by yourself within the limits of this county, and within the sixty days last past." CONVEYANCES. When the reversion expectant on a lease of any tenements or here- ditaments of any tenure shall be surrendered or merged, the estate which shall for the time being confer as against the tenant under the same lease the next vested right to the same tenements or hereditaments, shall, to the extent and for the purpose of preserving such incidents to and obli- gations on the same reversion, as but for the surrender or merger thereof, would have subsisted, be deemed the reversion expectant on the same lease. PAUPERS. Every poor person who shall be unable to earn a livelihood in conse- quence of any bodily infirmity, idiocy, lunacy or unavoidable cause, shall be supported by the father, grand-father, mother, grand-mother, children, grand-children, brothers or sisters of such poor person, if they or either of them be of sufficient ability; but if any of such dependent class shall have become so from intemperance or other bad conduct, they shall not be entitled to support from any relation except parent or child. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 59 The children shall first be called on to support their parents, if they are able ; but if not, the parents of such poor person shall then be called on, if of sufficient ability ; and if there be no parents or children able, then the brothers and sisters of such dependent person shall be called upon ; and if there be no brothers or sisters of sufficient ability, the grand-children of such person shall next be called on ; and if they are not able, then the grand-parents. Married females, while their husbands live, shall not be liable to contribute for the support of their poor relations except out of their separate property. It is the duty of the state's (county) attorney, to make complaint to the County Court of his county against all the relatives of such paupers in this state liable to his support and prosecute the same. In case the state's attorney neglects, or refuses, to complain in such cases, then it is the duty of the overseer of the poor to do so. The person called upon to contribute shall have at least ten days' notice of such application by summons. The court has the power to determine the kind of support, depending upon the circumstances of the parties, and may also order two or more of the different degrees to main- tain such poor person, and prescribe the proportion of each, according to their ability. The court may specify the time for which the relative shall contribute — in fact has control over the entire subject matter, with power to enforce its orders. Every county (except those in which the poor are supported by the towns, and in such cases the towns are liable) is required to relieve and support all poor and indigent persons lawfully resident therein. Residence means the actual residence of the party, or the place where he was employed ; or in case he was in no employment, then it shall be the place where he made his home. When any person becomes chargeable as a pauper in any county or town who did not reside at the commencement of six months immediately preceding his becoming so, but did at that time reside in some other county or town in this state, then the county or town, as the case may be, becomes liable for the expense of taking care of such person until removed, and it is the duty of the overseer to notify the proper authorities of the fact. If any person shall bring and leave any pauper in any county in this state where such pauper had no legal residence, knowing him to be such, he is liable to a fine of $100. In counties under township organization, the supervisors in each town are ex-officio overseers of the poor. The overseers of the poor act under the directions of the County Board in taking care of the poor and granting of temporary relief; also, providing for non-resident persons not paupers who may be taken sick and not able to pay their way, and in case of death cause such person to be decently buried. The residence of the inmates of poorhouses and other charitable institutions for voting purposes is their former place of abode. 60 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. FENCES. In counties under township organization, the town assessor and com- missioner of highways are the fence-viewers in their respective towns. In other counties the County Board appoints three in each precinct annu- ally. A laicful fence is four and one-half feet high, in good repair, con- sisting of rails, timber, boards, gtone, hedges, or whatever the fence- viewers of the town or precinct where the same shall lie, shall consider equivalent thereto, but in counties under township organization the annual town meeting may establish any other kind of fence as such, or the County Board in other counties may do the same. Division fences shall be made and maintained in just proportion by the adjoining owners, except when the owner shall choose to let his land lie open, but after a division fence is built by agreement or otherwise, neither party can remove his part of such fence so long as he may crop or use such land for farm purposes, or without giving the other party one year's notice in writing of his intention to remove his portion. When any person shall enclose his land upon the enclosure of another, he shall refund the owner of the adjoining lands a just pro- portion of the value at that time of such fence. The value of fence and the just proportion to be paid or built and maintained by each is to be ascertained by two fence-viewers in the town or precinct. Such fence- viewers have power to settle all disputes between different owners as to fences built or to be built, as well as to repairs to be made. Each party chooses one of the viewers, but if the other party neglects, after eight days' notice in writing, to make his choice, then the other party may select both. It is sufficient to notify the tenant or party in possession, when the owner is not a resident of the town or precinct. The two fence-viewers chosen, after viewing the premises, shall hear the state- ments of the parties , in case they can't agree, they shall select another fence-viewer to act with them, and the decision of any two of them is final. The decision must be reduced to writing, and should plainly set out description of fence and all matters settled by them, and must be filed in the office of the town clerk in counties under township organiza- tion, and in other counties with the county clerk. Where any person is liable to contribute to the erection or the repairing of a division fence, neglects or refuses so to do, the party injured, after giving sixty days notice in writing when a fence is to be erected, or ten days when it is only repairs, may proceed to have the work done at the expense of the party whose duty it is to do it, to be recovered from him with costs of suit, and the party so neglecting shall also be liable to the party injured for all damages accruing from such neglect or refusal, to be determined by any two fence-viewers selected as before provided, the appraisement to be reduced to writing and signed. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 61 Where a person shall conclude to remove his part of a division fence, and let his land lie open, and having given the year's notice required, the adjoining owner may cause the value of said fence to be ascertained by fence-viewers as before provided, and on payment or tender of the amount of such valuation to the owner, it shall prevent the removal. A party removing a division fence without notice is liable for the damages accruing thereby. Where a fence has been built on the land of another through mis- take, the owner may enter upon such premises and remove his fence and material within six months after the division line has been ascertained. Where the material to build such a fence has been taken from the land on which it was built, then before it can be removed, the person claiming must first pay for such material to the owner of the land from which it was taken, nor shall such a fence be removed at a time when the removal will throw open or expose the crops of the other party ; a reasonable time must be given beyond the .six months to remove crops. The compensation of fence-viewers is one dollar and fifty cents a day each, to be paid in the first instance by the party calling them, but in the end all expenses, including amount charged by the fence-viewers, must be paid equally by the parties, except in cases where a party neglects or refuses to make or maintain a just proportion of a division fence, when the party in default shall pay them. DAMAGES FROM TRESPASS. Where stock of any kind breaks into any person's enclosure, the fence being good and sufficient, the owner is liable for the damage done ; but where the damage is done by stock running at large, contrary to law, the owner is liable where there is not such a fence. Where stock is found trespassing on the enclosure of another as aforesaid, the owner ot occupier of the premises may take possession of such stock and keep tho same until damages, with reasonable charges for keeping and feeding and all costs of suit, are paid. Any person taking or rescuing such stock so held without his consent, shall be liable to a fine of not less than three nor more than five dollars for each animal rescued, to be recovered by suit before a justice of the peace for the use of the school fund. Within twenty-four hours after taking such animal into his possession, the per- son taking it up must give notice of the fact to the owner, if knpwn, or if unknown, notices must be posted in some public place near the premises. LANDLORD AND TENANT. The owner of lands, or his legal representatives, can sue for and recover rent therefor, in any of the following cases : First. When rent is due and in arrears on a lease for life or lives. 5 62 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. Second. When lands are held and occupied by any person without any special agreement for rent. Third. When 'possession is obtained under an agreement, written or verbal, for the purchase of the premises and before deed given, the right to possession is terminated by forfeiture on con-compliance with the agreement, and possession is wrongfully refused or neglected to be given upon demand made in writing by the party entitled thereto. Provided that all payments made by the vendee or his representatives or assigns, may be set off against the rent. Fourth. When land has been sold upon a judgment or a decree of court, when the party to such judgment or decree, or person holding under him, wrongfully refuses, or neglects, to surrender possession of the same, after demand in writing by the person entitled to the possession. Fifth. When the lands have been sold upon a mortgage or trust deed, and the mortgagor or grantor or person holding under him, wrong- fully refuses or neglects to surrender possession of the same, after demand in writing by the person entitled to the possession. If any tenant, or any person who shall come into possession from or under or by collusion with such tenant, shall willfully hold over any lands, etc., after the expiration the term of their lease, and after demand made in writing for the possession thereof, is liable to pay double rent. A tenancy from year to year requires sixty days notice in writing, to termi- nate the same at the end of the year ; such notice can be given at any time within four months preceding the last sixty days of the year. A tenancy by the month, or less than a year, where the tenant holda over without any special agreement, the landlord may terminate the tenancy, by thirty days notice in writing. When rent is due, the landlord may serve a notice upon the tenant, stating that unless the rent is paid within not less than five days, his lease will be terminated ; if the rent is not paid, the landlord may consider the lease ended. When default is made in any of the terms of a lease, it shall not be necessary to give more than ten days notice to quit or of the termination of such tenancy ; and the same may be terminated on giving such notice to quit, at any time after such default in any of the terms of such lease ; which notice may be substantially in the following form, viz: To , You are hereby notified that, in consequence of your default in (Jiere insert the character of the default), of the premises now occupied by you, being etc. (here describe the premises), I have elected to deter- mine your lease, and you are hereby notified to quit and deliver up pos- session of the same to me within ten days of this date (dated, etc.) The above to be signed by the lessor or his agent, and no other notice or demand of possession or termination of such tenancy is necessary. Demand may be made, or notice served, by delivering a written or ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 63 printed, or partly either, copy thereof to the tenant, or leaving the same with some person above the age of twelve years residing on or in posses- sion of the premises ; and in case no one is in the actual possession of the said premises, then by posting the same on the premises. When the tenancy is for a certain time, and the term expires by the terms of the lease, the tenant is then bound to surrender possession, and no notice to quit or demand of possession is necessary. Distress for rent. — In all cases of distress for rent, the landlord, by himself, his agent or attorney, may seize for rent any personal property of his tenant that may be found in the county where the tenant resides ; the property of any other person, even if found on the premises, is not liable. An inventory of the property levied upon, with a statement of the amount of rent claimed, should be at once filed with some justice of the peace, if not over $200 ; and if above that sum, with the clerk of a court of record of competent jurisdiction. Property may be released, by the party executing a satisfactory bond for double the amount. The landlord may distrain for rent, any time within six months after the expiration of the term of the lease, or when terminated. In all cases where the premises rented shall be sub-let, or the lease assigned, the landlord shall have the same right to enforce lien against such lessee or assignee, that he has against the tenant to whom the pre- mises were rented. When a tenant abandons or removes from the premises or any part thereof, the landlord, or his agent or attorney, may seize upon any grain or other crops grown or growing upon the premises, or part thereof so abandoned, whether the rent is due or not. If such grain, or other crops, or any part thereof, is not fully grown or matured, the landlord, or his agent or attorney, shall cause the same to be properly cultivated, harvested or gathered, and may sell the same, and from the proceeds pay all his labor, expenses and rent. The tenant may, before the sale of such pro- perty, redeem the same by tendering the rent and reasonable compensation for work done, or he may replevy the same. Exemption. — The same articles of personal property which are bylaw exempt from execution, except the crops as above stated, is also exempt from distress for rent. If any tenant is about to or shall permit or attempt to sell and remove from the premises, without the consent of his landlord, such portion of the crops raised thereon as will endanger the lien of the land- lord upon such crops, for the rent, it shall be lawful for the landlord to distress before rent is due. 64 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. LIENS. Any person who shall by contract, express or implied, or partly both, with the owner of any lot or tract of land, furnish labor or material, or services as an architect or superintendent, in building, altering, repairing or ornamenting an} 7 house or other building or appurtenance thereto on such lot, or upon any street or alley, and connected with such improve- ments, shall have a lien upon the whole of such lot or tract of land, and upon such house or building and appurtenances, for the amount due to him for such labor, material or services. If the contract is expressed, and the time for the completion of the work is beyond three years from the com- mencement thereof; or. if the time of payment is beyond one year from the time stipulated for the completion of the work, then no lien exists. If the contract is implied, then no lien exists, unless the work be done or material is furnished within one year from the commencement of the work or delivery of the materials. As between different creditors having liens, no preference is given to the one whose contract was first made ; but each shares pro-rata. Incumbrances existing on the lot or tract of the land at the time the contract is made, do not operate on the improvements, and are only preferred to the extent of the value of the land at the time of making the contract. The above lien can not be enforced unless suit is commenced within six months after the last payment for labor or materials shall have become due and payable. Sub-contractors, mechanics, workmen and other persons furnishing any material, or performing any labor for a contractor as before specified, have a lien to the extent of the amount due the contractor at the time the following notice is served upon the owner of the land who made the contract : To , You are hereby notified, that I have been employed by (here state whether to laboi or furnish material, and substantially the nature of the demand) upon your (here state in general terms description and situation of building), and that I shall hold the (building, or as the case may be), and your interest in the ground, liable for the amount that may (is or may become) due me on account thereof. Signature, Date, If there is a contract in writing between contractor and sub-contractor, a copy of it should be served with above notice, and said notice must be served within forty days from the completion of such sub-contract, if there is one ; if not, then from the time payment should have been made to the person performing the labor or furnishing the material. If the owner is not a resident of the county, or can not be found therein, then the above notice must be filed with the clerk of the Circuit Court, with his fee, fifty cents, and a copy of said notice must be published in a newspaper pub- lished in the county, for four successive weeks. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 65 When the owner or agent is notified as above, he can retain any money due the contractor sufficient to pay such claim ; if more than one claim, and not enough to pay all, they are to be paid pro rata. The owner has the right to demand in writing, a statement of the contractor, of what he owes for labor, etc., from time to time as the work progresses, and on his failure to comply, forfeits to the owner $50 for every offense. The liens referred to cover any and all estates, whether in fee for life, for years, or any other interest which the owner may have. To enforce the lien of sub-contractors, suit must be commenced within three months from the time of the performance of the sub-contract, or during the work or furnishing materials. . Motel, inn and boarding-house keepers, have a lien upon the baggage and other valuables of their guests or boarders, brought into such hotel, inn or boarding-house, by their guests or boarders, for the proper charges due from such guests or boarders for their accommodation, board and lodgings, and such extras as are furnished at their request. Stable-keepers and other persons have a lien upon the horses, car- riages and harness kept by them, for the proper charges due for the keep- ing thereof and expenses bestowed thereon at the request of the owner or the person having the possession of the same. Agisters (persons who take care of cattle belonging to others), and persons keeping, yarding, feeding or pasturing domestic animals, shall have a lien upon the animals agistered, kept, yarded or fed, for the proper charges due for such service. All persons who may furnish any railroad corporation in this state with fuel, ties, material, supplies or any other article or thing necessary for the construction, maintenance, operation or repair of its road by con- tract, or may perform work or labor on the same, is entitled to be paid as part of the current expenses of the road, and have a lien upon all its pro- perty. Sub-contractors or laborers have also a lien. The conditions and limitations both as to contractors and sub-contractors, are about the same as herein stated as to general liens. DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL TERMS. $ means dollars, being a contraction of U. S., which was formerly placed before any denomination of money, and meant, as it means now, United States Currency. £ means pounds, English money. @ stands for at or to. Ifo for pound, and bbl. for barrel; *$ for per or by the. Thus, Butter sells at 20@30c ^ lb, and Flour at $8@12 f bbl. % for per cent and # for number. May 1.— Wheat sells at $1.20@1.25, "seller June." Seller June 5 66 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. means that the person who sells the wheat has the privilege of delivering it at any time during the month of June. Selling short, is contracting to deliver a certain amount of grain or stock, at a fixed price, within a certain length of time, when the seller has not the stock on hand. It is for the interest of the person selling "short," to depress the market as much as possible, in order that he may buy and fill his contract at a profit. Hence the " shorts " are termed " bears." Buying long, is to contract to purchase a certain amount of grain or shares of stock at a fixed price, deliverable within a stipulated time, expecting to make a profit by the rise of prices. The "longs" are termed "bulls," as it is for their interest to " operate " so as to "toss" the prices upward as much as possible. NOTES. Form of note is legal, worded in the simplest way, so that the amount and time of payment are mentioned. $100. Chicago, 111., Sept. 15, 1876. Sixty days from date I promise to pay to E. F. Brown, or order, One Hundred dollars, for value received. L. D. Lowry. A note to be payable in any thing else than money needs only the facts substituted for money in the above form. ORDERS. Orders should be worded simply, thus : Mr. F. H. Coats: Chicago, Sept. 15, 1876. Please pay to H. Birdsall, Twenty-five dollars, and charge to F. D. Silva. RECEIPTS. Receipts should always state when received and what for, thus : $100. Chicago, Sept. 15, 1876. Received of J. W. Davis, One Hundred dollars, for services rendered in grading his lot in Fort Madison, on account. Thomas Brady. If receipt is in full it should be so stated. BILLS OF PURCHASE. W. N. Mason, Salem, Illinois, Sept. 15, 1876. Bought of A. A. Graham. 4 Bushels of Seed Wheat, at $1.50 - $6.00 2 Seamless Sacks " .30 - - .60 Received payment, $6.60 A. A. Graham. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 67 ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT. An agreement is where one party promises to another to do a certain thing in a certain time for a stipulated sum. Good business men always reduce an agreement to writing, which nearly always saves misunder- standings and trouble. No particular form is necessary, but the facts must be clearly and explicitly stated, and there must, to make it valid, be a reasonable consideration. GENERAL FORM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement, made the Second day of October, 1876, between John Jones, of Aurora, County of Kane, State of Illinois, of the first part, and Thomas Whiteside, of the same place, of the second part — WITNESSETH, that the said John Jones, in consideration of the agree- ment of the party of the second part, hereinafter contained, contracts and agrees to and with the said Thomas Whiteside, that he will deliver, in good and marketable condition, at the Village of Batavia, 111., during the month of November, of this year, One Hundred Tons of Prairie Hay, in the following lots, and at the following specified times ; namely, twenty- five tons by the seventh of November, twenty-five tons additional by the fourteenth of the month, twenty-five tons more by the twenty -first, and the entire one hundred tons to be all delivered by the thirtieth of November. And the said Thomas Whiteside, in consideration of the prompt fulfillment of this contract, on the part of the party of the first part, contracts to and agrees with the said John Jones, to pay for said hay five dollars per ton, for each ton as soon as delivered. In case of failure of agreement by either of the parties hereto, it is hereby stipulated and agreed that the party so failing shall pay to the other, One Hundred Dollars, as fixed and settled damages. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands the day and year first above written. John Jones, Thomas Whiteside. AGREEMENT WITH CLERK FOR SERVICES. This Agreement, made the first day of May, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, between Reuben Stone, of Chicago, County of Cook, State of Illinois, party of the first part, and George Barclay, of Englewood, County of Cook, State of Illinois, party of the second part — WITNESSETH, that said George Barclay agrees faithfully and dili- gently to work as clerk and salesman for the said Reuben Stone, for and during the space of one year from the date hereof, should both live such length of time, without absenting himself from his occupation ; 68 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. during which time he, the said Barclay, in the store of said Stone, of Chicago, will carefully and honestly attend, doing and performing all duties as clerk and salesman aforesaid, in accordance and in all respects as directed and desired by the said Stone. In consideration of which services, so to be rendered by the said Barclay, the said Stone agrees to pay to said Barclay the annual sum of one thousand dollars, payable in twelve equal monthly payments, each upon the last day of each month ; provided that all dues for days of absence from business by said Barclay, shall be deducted from the sum otherwise by the agreement due and payable by the said Stone to the said Barclay. Witness our hands. Reuben Stone. George Barclay. BILLS OF SALE. A bill of sale is a written agreement to another party, for a consider- ation to convey his right and interest in the personal property. The purchaser must take actual possession of the property. Juries have power to determine upon the fairness or unfairness of a bill of sale. COMMON FORM OF BILL OF SALE. Know all Men by this instrument, that I, Louis Clay, of Princeton, Illinois, of the first part, for and in consideration of Five Hundred and Ten dollars, to me paid by John Floyd, of the same place, of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have sold, and by this instrument do convey unto the said Floyd, party of the second part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, my undivided half of ten acres of corn, now growing on the farm of Thomas Tyrrell, in the town above mentioned ; one pair of horses, sixteen sheep, and five cows, belonging to me, and in my possession at the farm aforesaid ; to have and to hold the same unto the .party of the second part, his executors and assigns, forever. And I do, for myself and legal representatives, agree with the said party of the second part, and his legal representatives, to warrant and defend the sale of the afore-mentioned property and chattels unto the said party of the second part, and his legal representatives, against all and every person whatsoever. In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my hand, this tenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and seven-ty-six. Louis Clay. BONDS. A bond is a written admission on the part of the maker in which he pledges a certain sum to another, at a certain time. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 69 COMMON FORM OF BOND. Know all Men by this instrument, that I, George Edgerton, of Watseka, Iroquois County, State of Illinois, am firmly bound unto Peter Kirchoff, of the place aforesaid, in the sum of five hundred dollars, to be paid to the said Peter Kirchoff, or his legal representatives ; to which payment, to be made, I bind myself, or my legal representatives, by this instrument. Sealed with my seal, and dated this second day of November, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four. The condition of this bond is such that if I, George Edgerton, my heirs, administrators, or executors, shall promptly pay the sum of two' hundred and fifty dollars in three equal annual payments from the date hereof, with annual interest, then the above obligation to be of no effect ; otherwise to be in full force and valid. Sealed and delivered in presence of George Edgerton. [l.s.] William Turner. CHATTEL MORTGAGES. A chattel mortgage is a mortgage on personal property for payment of a certain sum of money, to hold the property against debts of other creditors. The mortgage must describe the property, and must be acknowledged before a justice of the peace in the township or precinct where the mortgagee resides, and entered upon his docket, and must be recorded in the recorder's office of the county. GENERAL FORM OF CHATTEL MORTGAGE. This Indenture, made and entered into this first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, between Theodore Lottinville, of the town of Geneseo in the County of Henry, and State of Illinois, party of the first part, and Paul Henshaw, of the same town, county, and State, part} 7- of the second part. Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consider- ation of the sum of one thousand dollars, in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, sell, convey, and confirm unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever, all and singular'the following described goods and chattels, to wit: Two three-year old roan-colored horses, one Burdett organ, No. 987, one Brussels carpet, 15x20 feet in size, one marble-top center table, one Home Comfort cooking stove, No. 8, one black walnut bureau with mirror attached, one set of parlor chairs (six in number), upholstered in green rep, with lounge corresponding with same in style and color of upholstery, now in possession of said Lottinville, at No. 4 Prairie Ave., Geneseo, 111.; 70 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. Together with all and singular, the appurtenances thereunto belong- ing, or in any wise appertaining ; to have and to hold the above described goods and chattels, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, forever. Provided, always, and these presents are upon this express condition, that if the said Theodore Lottinville, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, shall, on or before the first day of January, A.D., one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, pay, or cause to be paid, to the said Paul Ranslow, or his lawful attorney or attorneys, heirs, executors, adminis- trators, or assigns, the sum of One Thousand dollars, together with the interest that may accrue thereon, at the rate of ten per cent, per annum, from the first day of January, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, until paid, according to the tenor of one promissory note bearing even date herewith for the payment of said sum of money, that then and from thenceforth, these presents, and everything herein con- tained, shall cease, and be null and void, anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. Provided, also, that the said Theodore Lottinville may retain the possession of and have the use of said goods and chattels until the day of payment aforesaid ; and also, at his own expense, shall keep said goods and chattels; and also at the expiration of said time of payment, if said sum of money, together with the interest as aforesaid, shall not be paid, shall deliver up said goods and chattels, in good condition, to said Paul Ranslow, or his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns. And provided, also, that if default in payment as aforesaid, by said party of the first part, shall be made, or if said party of the second part shall at any time before said promissory note becomes due, feel himself unsafe or insecure, that then the said party of the second part, or his attorney, agent, assigns, or heirs, executors, or administrators, shall have the right to take possession of said goods and chattels, wherever they may or can be found, and sell the same at public or private sale, to the highest bidder for cash in hand, after giving ten days' notice of the time and place of said sale, together with a description of the goods and chat- tels to be sold, by at least four advertisements, posted up in public places in the vicinity where said sale is to take place, and proceed to make the sum of money and interest promised as aforesaid, together with all reason- able costs, charges, and expenses in so doing ; and if there shall be any overplus, shall pay the same without delay to the said party of the first part, or his legal representatives. In testimony whereof, the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal, the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of Theodore Lottinville. [l.s.] Samuel J. Tilden. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 71 LEASE OF FARM AND BUILDINGS THEREON. This Indenture, made this second day of June, 1875, between David Patton of the Town of Bisbee, State of Illinois, of the first part, and John Doyle of the same place, of the second part, Witnesseth, that the said David Patton, for and in consideration of the covenants hereinafter mentioned and reserved, on the part of the said John Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, to be paid, kept, and performed, hath let, and by these presents doth grant, demise, and let, unto the said John Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, all that parcel of land situate in Bisbee aforesaid, bounded and described as follows, to wit : \TIere describe the land.~\ Together with all the appurtenances appertaining thereto. To have and to hold the said premises, with appurtenances thereto belonging, unto the said Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, for the term of five years, from the first day of October next following, at a yearly rent of Six Hundred dollars, to be paid in equal payments, semi-annually, as long as said buildings are in good tenantable condition. And the said Doj T le, by these presents, covenants and agrees to pay all taxes and assessments, and keep in repair all hedges, ditches, rail, and other fences ; (the said David Patton, his heirs, assigns and administra- tors, to furnish all timber, brick, tile, and other materials necessary for such repairs.) Said Doyle further covenants and agrees to apply to said land, in a farmer-like manner, all manure and compost accumulating upon said farm, and cultivate all the arable land in a husbandlike manner, accord- ing to the usual custom among farmers in the neighborhood ; he also agrees to trim the hedges at a seasonable time, preventing injury from cattle to such hedges, and to all fruit and other trees on the said premises. That he will seed down with clover and timothy seed twenty acres yearly of arable land, ploughing the same number' of acres each Spring of land now in grass, and hitherto unbroken. It is further agreed, that if the said Doyle shall fail to perform the whole or any one of the above mentioned covenants, then and in that case the said David Patton may declare this lease terminated, by giving three months' notice of the same, prior to the first of October of any year, and may distrain any part of the stock, goods, or chattels, or other property in possession of said Doyle, for sufficient to compensate for the non-performance of the above written covenants, the same to be deter- mined, and amounts so to be paid to be determined, by three arbitrators, chosen as follows : Each of the parties to this instrument to choose one, 72 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. and the two so chosen to select a third ; the decision of said arbitrators to be final. In witness whereof, we have hereto set our hands and seals. Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of David Patton. [l.s.] James Waldron. John Doyle. [l.s.] FORM OF LEASE OF A HOUSE. This Instrument, made the first day of October, 1875, witnesseth that Amos Griest of Yorkville, County of Kendall, State of Illinois, hath rented from Aaron Young of Logansport aforesaid, the dwelling and lot No. 13 Ohio Street, situated in said City of Yorkville, for five years from the above date, at the yearly rental of Three Hundred dollars, pay- able monthly, on the first day of each month, in advance, at the residence of said Aaron Young. At the expiration of said above mentioned term, the said Griest agrees to give the said Young peaceable possession of the said dwelling, in as good condition as when taken, ordinary wear and casualties excepted. In witness whereof, we place our hands and seals the day and year aforesaid. Signed, sealed and delivered Amos Griest. [l.s.] in presence of NlCKOLAS SCHUTZ, AARON YOUNG. [L.S.] Notary Public. LANDLORD'S AGREEMENT. This certifies that I have let and rented, this first day of January, 1876, unto Jacob Schmidt, my house and lot, No. 15 Erie Street, in the City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and its appurtenances ; he to have the free and uninterrupted occupation thereof for one year from this date, at the yearly rental of Two Hundred dollars, to be paid monthly in advance ; rent to cease if destroyed by fire, or otherwise made untenantable. Peter Funk. TENANT'S AGREEMENT. This certifies that I have hired and taken from Peter Funk, his house and lot, No. 15 Erie Street, in the City of Chicago, State of Illi- nois, with appurtenances thereto belonging, for one year, to commence this day, at a yearly rental of Two Hundred dollars, to be paid monthly in advance ; unless said house becomes untenantable from fire or other causes, in which case rent ceases ; and I further agree to give and yield said premises one year from this first day of January 1876, in as good condition as now, ordinary wear and damage by the elements excepted. Given under my hand this day. Jacob Schmidt. ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 73 NOTICE TO QUIT. To F. W. Arlen, Sir : Please observe that the term of one year, for which the house and land, situated at No. 6 Indiana Street, and now occupied by you, were rented to you, expired on the first day of October, 1875, and as I desire to repossess said premises, you are hereby requested and required to vacate the same. Respectfully Yours, P. T. Barnum. Lincoln, Neb., October 4, 1875. TENANT'S NOTICE OF LEAVING. Dear Sir: The premises I now occupy as your tenant, at No. 6 Indiana Street, I shall vacate on the first day of November, 1875. You will please take notice accordingly. Dated this tenth day of October, 1875. F. W. Arlen. To P. T. Barnum, Esq. REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE TO SECURE PAYMENT OF MONEY. This Indenture, made this sixteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, between William Stocker, of Peoria, County of Peoria, and State of Illinois, and Olla, his wife, party of the first part, and Edward Singer, party of the second part. Whereas, the said party of the first part is justly indebted to the said party of the second part, in the sum of Two Thousand dollars, secured to be paid by two certain' promissory notes (bearing even date herewith) the one due and payable at the Second National Bank in Peoria, Illinois, with interest, on the sixteenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy-three ; the other due and payable at the Second National Ban^; at Peoria, 111., with interest, on the sixteenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred and sevent} r -four. Now, therefore, this indenture witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for the better securing the payment of the money aforesaid, with interest thereon, according to the tenor and effect of the said two promissory notes above mentioned ; and, also in consideration of the fur- ther sum of one dollar to them in hand paid by the said party of the sec- ond part, at the delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained, sold, and conveyed, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and convey, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, forever, all that certain parcel of land, situate, etc. '[Describing the premises.] To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the Tenements, Hereditaments, Privileges and Appurtenances thereunto 74 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. belonging or in any wise appertaining. And also, all the estate, interest, and claim whatsoever, in law as well as in equity which the party of the first part have in and to the premises hereby conveyed unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, and to their only proper use, benefit and behoof. And the said William Stocker, and Olla, his wife, party of the first part, hereby expressly waive, relinquish, release, and convey unto the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, all right, title, claim, interest, and benefit whatever, in and to the above described premises, and each and every part thereof, which is given by or results from all laws of this state per- taining to the exemption of homesteads. Provided always, and these presents are upon this express condition, that if the said party of the first part, their heirs, executors, or adminis- trators, shall well and truly pay, or cause to be paid, to the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, the afore- said sums of money, with such interest thereon, at the time and in the manner specified in the above mentioned promissory notes, according to the true intent and meaning thereof, then in that case, these presents and every thing herein expressed, shall be absolutely null and void. In witness whereof, the said part}^ of the first part hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of James Whitehead, William Stocker. [l.s.] Fred. Samuels. Olla Stocker. [l.s.] WARRANTY DEED WITH COVENANTS. This Indenture, made this sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, between Henry Best of Lawrence, County of Lawrence, State of Illinois, and Belle, his wife, of the first part, and Charles Pearson of the same place, of the second part, Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Six Thousand dollars in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain, and sell, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, all the fol- lowing described lot, piece, or parcel of land, situated in the City of Law- rence, in the County of Lawrence, and State of Illinois, to wit : [Hpre describe the property.] Together with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof; and all the estate, rignt, title, interest, claim, and demand whatsoever, of the said party of the nrst part, either in law or equity, of, in, and to the * ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 75 above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances. To have and to hold the said premises above bargained and described, with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, forever. And the said Henry Best, and Belle, his wife, par- ties of the first part, hereby expressly waive, release, and relinquish unto the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, all right, title, claim, interest, and benefit whatever, in and to the above described premises, and each and every part thereof, which is given by or results from all laws of this state pertaining to the exemption of homesteads. And the said Henry Best, and Belle, his wife, party of the first part, for themselves and their heirs, executors, and administrators, do covenant, grant, bargain, and agree, to and with the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and delivery of these presents they were well seized of the premises above conveyed, as of a good, sure, perfect, absolute, and indefeasible estate of inheritance in law, and in fee simple, and have good right, full power, and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell, and convey the same, in manner and form aforesaid, and that the same are free and clear from all former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments, and encumbrances of what kind or nature soever ; and the above bargained premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, the said party of the first part shall and will warrant and forever defend. In testimony whereof, the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of Henry Best, [l.s.] Jerry Linklater. Belle Best. [l.s.] QUIT-CLAIM DEED. This Indenture, made the eighth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, between David Tour, of Piano, County of Kendall, State of Illinois, party of the first part, and Larry O'Brien, of the same place, party of the second part, Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in considera- tion of Nine Hundred dollars in hand paid by the said party of the sec- ond part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the said party of the second part forever released and discharged therefrom, has remised, released, sold, conveyed, and quit-claimed, and by these presents does remise, release, sell, convey, and quit-claim, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, forever, all the right, title, interest, 76 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. * claim, and demand, which the said party of the first part has in and to the following described lot, piece, or parcel of land, to wit : \Here describe the land.~\ To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging, or in any wise there- unto appertaining, and all the estate, right, title, interest, and claim whatever, of the said party of the first part, either in law or equity, to the only proper use, benefit, and behoof of the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof the said party of the first part hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed, sealed and delivered David Tour, [l.s.] in presence of Thomas Ashley. The above forms of Deeds and Mortgage are such as have heretofore been generally used, but the following are much shorter, and are made equally valid by the laws of this state. WARRANTY DEED. The grantor (here insert name or names and place of residence), for and in consideration of (here insert consideration) in hand paid, conveys and warrants to (here insert the grantee's name or names) the following described real estate (here insert description), situated in the County of in the State of Illinois. Dated this day of A. D. 18 . QUIT CLAIM DEED. The grantor (here insert grantor's name or names and place of resi- dence), for the consideration of (here insert consideration) convey and quit-claim to (here insert grantee's name or names) all interest in the following described real estate (here insert description), situated in the County of in the State of Illinois. Dated this day of A. D. 18 . MORTGAGE. The mortgagor (here insert name or names) mortgages and warrants to (here insert name or names of mortgagee or mortgagees), to secure the payment of (here recite the nature and amount of indebtedness, showing when due and the rate of interest, and whether secured by note or other- wise), the following described real estate (here insert description thereof), situated in the County of in the State of Illinois. Dated this day of A. D. 18 . RELEASE. Know all Men by these presents, that I, Peter Ahlund, of Chicago, of the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, for and in consideration of One dollar, to me in hand paid, and for other good and valuable considera- ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 77 tions, the receipt whereof is hereby confessed, do hereby grant, bargain, remise, convey, release, and quit-claim unto Joseph Carlin of Chicago, of the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, all the right, title, interest, claim, or demand whatsoever, I may have acquired in, through, or by a certain Indenture or Mortgage Deed, bearing date the second day of Jan- uary, A. D. 1871, and recorded in the Recorder's office of said county, in book A of Deeds, page 46, to the premises therein described, and which said Deed was made to secure one certain promissory note, bearing even date with said deed, for the sum of Three Hundred dollars. Witness my hand and seal, this second day of November, A. D. 1874. Peter AhlCtnd. [l.'s.] State of Illinois, ) Cook County. ) k I, George Saxton, a Notary Public in and for said county, in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that Peter Ahlund, personally known to me as the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Release, appeared before me this day in [ ho sbal. al ] person, and acknowledged that he signed, sealed, and delivered the said instrument of writing as his free and voluntary act, for the uses and purposes therein set forth. Given under my hand and seal, this second day of November, A. D. 1874. George Saxton, N. P. GENERAL FORM OF WILL FOR REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. I, Charles Mansfield, of the Town of Salem, County of Jackson, State of Illinois, being aware of the uncertainty of life, and in failing health, but of sound mind and memory, do make and declare this to be my last will and testament, in manner following, to wit: First. I give, devise and bequeath unto my oldest son, Sidney H. Mansfield, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, of bank stock, now in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the farm owned by myself in the Town of Biiskirk, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres, with all the houses, tenements, and improvements thereunto belonging ; to have and to hold unto my said son, his heirs and assigns, forever. Second. I give, devise and bequeath to each of my daughters, Anna Louise Mansfield and Ida Clara Mansfield, each Two Thousand dollars in bank stock, in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and also each one quarter section of land, owned by myself, situated in the Town of Lake, Illinois, and recorded in my name in the Recorder's office in the county where such land is located. The north one hundred and sixty acres of said half section is devised to my eldest daughter, Anna Louise. 6 78 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. Third. I give, devise and bequeath to my son, Frank Alfred Mans- field, Five shares of Railroad stock in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and my one hundred and sixty acres of land and saw mill thereon, situ- ated in Manistee, Michigan, with all the improvements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, which said real estate is recorded in my name in the county where situated. Fourth. I give to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, all my household furniture, goods, chattels, and personal property, about my home, not hitherto disposed of, including Eight Thousand dollars of bank stock in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifteen shares in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the free and unrestricted use, pos- session, and benefit of the home farm, so long as she may live, in lieu of dower, to which she is entitled by law; said farm being my present place of residence. Fifth. I bequeath to my invalid father, Elijah H. Mansfield, the income from rents of my store building at 145 Jackson Street, Chicago, Illinois, during the term of his natural life. Said building and land there- with to revert to my said sons and daughters in equal proportion, upon the demise of my said father. Sixth. It is also my will and desire that, at the death of my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, or at any time when she may arrange to relinquish her life interest in the above mentioned homestead, the same may revert to my above named children, or to the lawful heirs of each. And lastly. I nominate and appoint as executors of this my last will and testament, my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, and my eldest son, Sidney H. Mansfield. I further direct that my debts and necessary funeral expenses shad be paid from moneys now on deposit in the Savings Bank of Salem, the residue of such moneys to revert to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, for her use forever. In witness whereof, I, Charles Mansfield, to this my last will and testament, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this fourth day of April, eighteen hundred and seventy-two. Signed, sealed, and declared by Charles Mansfield, as and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have sub- )>■ scribed our names hereunto as witnesses thereof. Peter A. Schenck, Sycamore, Ills. Frank E. Dent, Salem, Ills. Charles Mansfield, [l.s.] Charles Mansfield, [l.s.] > ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 79 CODICIL. Whereas I, Charles Mansfield, did, on the fourth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, make my last will and testa- ment, I do now, by this writing, add this codicil to my said will, to be taken as a part thereof. Whereas, by the dispensation of Providence, my daughter, Anna Louise, has deceased November fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, and whereas, a son has been born to me, which son is now christened Richard Albert Mansfield, I give and bequeath unto him my gold watch, and all right, interest, and title in lands and bank stock and chattels bequeathed to my deceased daughter, Anna Louise, in the body of this will. In witness whereof, I hereunto place my hand and seal, this tenth day of March, eighteen hundred and seventy-five. Signed, sealed, published, and declared to^ us by the testator, Charles Mansfield, as and for a codicil to be annexed to his last will and testament. And we, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have sub- scribed our names as witnesses thereto, at the date hereof. Frank E. Dent, Salem, Ills. John C. Shay, Salem, Ills. CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS May be legally made by electing or appointing, according to the usages or customs of the body of which it is a part, at any meeting held for that purpose, two or more of its members as trustees, wardens or vestrymen, and may adopt a corporate name. The chairman or secretary of such meeting shall, as soon as possible, make and file in the office of the recorder of deeds of the county, an affidavit substantially in the following form : State of Illinois, ) County. \ I, , do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be), that at a meeting of the members of the (here insert the name of the church, society or congregation as known before organization), held at (here insert place of meeting), in the County of , and State of Illinois, on the clay of , A.D. 18 — , for that purpose, the fol- lowing persons were elected (or appointed) [here insert their natnes] trustees, wardens, vestrymen, (or officers by whatever name they may choose to adopt, with powers similar to trustees) according to the rules and usages of such (church, society or congregation), and said 80 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. adopted as its corporate name (here insert name), and at said meeting this affiant acted as (chairman or secretary, as the case may be). Subscribed and sworn to before me, this ■ day of ■, A.D. 18-=. Name of Affiant" which affidavit must be recorded by the recorder, and shall be, or a certi- fied copy made by the recorder, received as evidence of such an incorpo- ration. No certificate of election after the first need be filed for record. The term of office of the trustees and the general government of the society can be determined by the rules or by-laws adopted. Failure to elect trustees at the time provided does not work a dissolution, but the old trustees hold over. A trustee or trustees may be removed, in the same manner by the society as elections are held by a meeting called for that purpose. The property of the society vests in the corporation. The corporation may hold, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, land not exceeding ten acres, for the purpose of the society. The trustees have the care, custody and control of the property of the corporation, and can, when directed by the society, erect houses or improvements, and repair and alter the same, and may also when so directed 'by the societ} r , mortgage, encumber, sell and convey any real or personal estate belonging to the corporation, and make all proper contracts in the name of such corporation. But they are prohibited by law from encumbering or inter- fering with any property so as to destroy the effect of any gift, grant, devise or bequest to the corporation ; but such gifts, grants, devises or bequests, must in all cases be used so as to carry out the object intended by the persons making the same. Existing societies may organize in the manner herein set forth, and have all the advantages thereof. SUGGESTIONS TO THOSE PURCHASING BOOKS BY SUBSCRIPTION. The business of publishing books by subscription having so often been brought into disrepute by agents making representations and declarations not authorized by the publisher ; in order to prevent that as much as possi- ble, and that there may be more general knowledge of the relation such agents bear to their principal, and the law governing such cases, the fol- lowing statement is made : A subscription is in the nature of a contract of mutual promises, by. which the subscriber agrees to pay a certain sum for the work described ; the consideration is concurrent that the publisher shall publish the book named, and deliver the same, for which the subscriber is to pay the price named. The nature and character of the work is described in the prospectus and by the sample shoivn. These should be carefully examined before sub- scribing, as they are the basis and consideration of the promise to pay, ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 81 and not the too often exaggerated statements of the agent, who is merely employed to solicit subscriptions, for which he is usually paid a commission for each subscriber, and has no authority to change or alter the conditions upon which the subscriptions are authorized to be made by the publisher. Should the agent assume to agree to make the subscription conditional or modify or change the agreement of the publisher, as set out by prospectus and sample, in order to bind the principal, the subscriber should see that such conditions or changes are stated over or in connection with his signa- ture, so that the publisher may have notice of the same. All persons making contracts in reference to matters of this kind, or any other business, should remember that the law as to written contracts is, that they can not be varied, altered or rescinded verbally, but if done at all, must be done in writing. It is therefore important that all persons contem- plating subscribing should distinctly understand that all talk before or after the subscription is made, is not admissible as evidence, and is no part of the contract. Persons employed to solicit subscriptions are known to the trade as canvassers. They are agents appointed to do a particular business in a prescribed mode, and have no authority to do it in any other way to the prejudice of their principal, nor can they bind their principal in any other matter. They cannot collect money, or agree that payment may be made in anything else but money. They can not extend the time of payment beyond the time of delivery, nor bind their principal for the payment of expenses incurred in their buisness. It would save a great deal of trouble, and often serious loss, if persons, before signing their names to any subscription book, or any written instru- ment, would examine carefully what it is ; if they can not read themselves, should call on some one disinterested who can. 82 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. INTEREST TABLE. Given Per Cent, for A Simple Rule for Accurately Computing Interest at Any Any Length of Time. Multiply the principal (amount of money at interest) by the time reduced to days ; then divide this product by the quotient obtained by dividing 360 (the number of days in the interest year) by the per cent, of interest, and the quotient thus obtained will be the required interest. ILLUSTRATION. Solution. Require the interest of $462.50 for one month and eighteen days at $462.50 6 per cent \n interest month is 30 days ; one month and eighteen days j4» equal 48 days. $462.50 multiplied by .48 gives 222.0000 ; 360 divided — by 6 (the per cent, of interest) gives 60, and $222 0000 divided by 60 37 will give you the exact interest, which is $3.70. If the rate of interest 6)360 ib 3 ooo in the above example were 12 per cent., we would divide the S222.0000 6q J § 222 . 000 o($3.70 by 30 (because 360 divided by 12 gives 30) ; if 4 per cent., we would lgo divide by 90 ; if 8 per cent., by 45 ; and in like manner for any other per cent. . 4 2 ° 420 00 MISCELLANEOUS TABLE. 12 units, or things, 1 Dozen. 12 dozen, 1 Gross. 20 things, 1 Score. 196 pounds, I Barrel of Flour. 200 pounds, I Barrel of Pork. 56 pounds, 1 Firkin of Butter. 24 sheets of paper, 1 Quire. 20 quires paper I Ream. 4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and S feet long, I Cord of Wood. POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES. States and Territories. Alabama Arkansas California Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia , illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maivland Massachusetts — Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Nevada New H impshire. New Jersey New YurV: North Carolina.. Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island — South Carolina... Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia West Virginia... Wisconsin Total States. Arizona Colorada l> ikota District Of Columbia. I laho Montana New Mexico Utah Washington Wyoming Total Population. 996.992 484.471 560,247 537.454 125.015 187,748 1.184.109 2.539.S91 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 1,721.295 122.993 42.491 318.300 906.096 4,382.759 1,071.361 2,665.260 90,923 3,521.791 217.353 705,606 1.25S.520 818.579 330,551 1.225.163 442.014 1,054.670 38,113.253 Total Territories, Total United States 38.555.983 39 14. 131. 14, 20. 91. 86. 23. 658 864 181 700 999 595 874 786 955 118 442,730 POPULATION OF FIFTY PRINCIPAL CITIES. Cities. New York. N. Y Philadelphia, Pa Brooklyn, N. Y St. Louis, Mo Chicago, 111 Baltimore, Md Boston, Mass Cincinnati, Ohio New Orleans, La. — San Francisco, cal... Buffalo, N. Y Washington, D. C... Newark, N.J Louisville, Ky Cleveland, Ohio Pittsburg, Pa Jersey City, N. J — Detroit, Mich Milwaukee, Wis Albany, N. Y Providence, R.I Rochester, N. Y Allegheny. Pa Richmond, Va New Haven, Conn... Charleston, S. C Indianapolis, Ind Troy, N. Y Syracuse, N. Y Worcester, Mass Lowell, Mass Memphis, Tenn Cambridge, Mass.... Hartford, Conn Scranton, Pa Reading, Pa Paterson, N. J Kansas City, Mo.... Mobile, Ala Toledo. Ohio Portland, Me Columbus. Ohio Wilmington, Del — Dayton, Ohio Lawrence. Mass Utica, N. Y Uharlestown, Mass. Savannah, Ga Lvnn. Mass Fall River, Mass. Aggregate Population. 942.292 57 4.022 396.099 310.864 298.977 267.354 250.526 216.239 191.418 149.473 117. 714 109,199 105.059 100.753 92.829 86.076 82.546 79.577 71.440 69.422 68.904 62.386 53.180 51.038 50.840 48.956 48.244 46.465 43.051 41.105 40.928 40 226 39,634 37.180 35.092 33.930 33.579 32.260 32.034 31,584 31,413 31.274 30.841 30.473 28,921 28,804 28.323 28.235 28.233 26.766 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. 83 POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES. States and Territories. Sta tes. Alabama 50, Arkansas 52, California 188, Connecticut 4 Delaware 2, Florida 59, Georgia 58, Illinois 55, Indiana 33, Iowa 55, Kansas 81, Kentucky 37, Louisiana 41, Maine 31, Maryland 11, Massachusetts... 7, Michigan* 5f>, Minnesota 83, Mississippi 47. Missouri 65. Nebraska 75, Nevada 112, New Hampshire. 9, New Jersey S. New York 47, North Carolina.. 50, Ohio 39, Oregon 95, * Last Census of Area in square Miles. 198 981 674 120 268 000 410 809 045 318 6' Hi 346 776 184 800 451 531 156 350 9! -'5 090 280 320 000 704 964 244 Population. 1870. 996, 484, 560 537 125, 187. 1.184, 2,539, 1.0x0. 1,191. 364 1,321, 726, 626, 780, 1.457. 1,184 439 827. 1,721 123 42, 318 906, 4,382 1,071. 2,665, 90. 992 471 247 454 015 748 109 891 637 792 399 011 915 915 894 351 059 706 922 295 : 93 491 300 096 59 361 260 923 1875. 1,350,544 528,349 857,039 1,651,912 1,334,031 598,429 246,280 52,540 1,026,502 4,705,208 Miles R. R. 1872. 1,671 25 1,013 820 227 466 2,108 5,904 3.529 3.160 1,760 1,123 539 871 820 1,606 2,235 1,612 990 2,580 828 593 7 90 1.265 4,470 1,190 3,740 lo9 Michigan taken in 1874. States and Territories. States. Pennsylvania... Rhode Island... South Carolina. Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia West Virginia... Wisconsin Total States. Territories. Arizona Colorado Dakota Dist. of Columbia, Idaho Montana New Mexico Utah Washington Wyoming Total Territories. Area in square Miles. 46,000 1,306 29,385 45,600 237,504 10,212 40,904 23,000 53,924 1,950,171 113,916 104,500 147,490 60 90.932 143.776 121.201 80.056 69,944 93,107 965,032 Population. 1870. 3,521,791 217,353 705,606 1,258.520 818.579 330.551 1,225,163 442,014 1.054.670 38,113,253 9,658 39,864 14,181 131,700 14,999 20,595 91.874 86,786 23,955 9,118 442,730 1875. 258,239 925,145 1,236,729 Miles' R. R. 1872. 5,113 136 1,201 1,520 865 675 1,490 485 1.725 59,587 392 375 498 1,265 Aggregate of U. S.. 2,915,203 38,555,983 60,852 * Included in the Railroad Mileage of Maryland. PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD; Population and Area. Countries. Population. China British Empire Russia United States with Alaska. . France Austria and Hungary Japan Great Britain and Ireland. . German Empire Italy Spain Brazil Turkey Mexico Sweden and Norway Persia Belgi urn Bavaria Portugal Holland N ew Grenada Chili Switzerland Peru Bolivia Argentine Republic Wurtemluirg Denmark Venezuela Baden Greece Guatemala Ecuador Paraguay Hesse Liberia San Salvador Hayti N i caragua , Uruguay Honduras San Domingo Pnsta Rica II ii- i. 446, 226, 81, 38, 36, 35, 34, 31, 29, 27, 16 10 16, 9. 5, 5, 5, 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 500.000 817,108 925.400 925,600 469,800 904,400 785,300 817,100 906,092 439,921 642,000 000.000 163,000 173.000 921 500 000,000 021,300 861,400 995.200 688.300 000,000 000,000 669.100 500.000 ,0110.0110 ,812,000 818,500 ,784.700 500.000 ,461,400 ,457.900 , ISO, 000 300.000 000,000 823,138 718.000 600,000 572,000 350,000 300,000 350,000 136,000 165 000 62 950 Date of Census. 1871 1871 1871 1870 1866 1869 1871 1871 1871 1871 1867 1869 IS70 1870 1869 1871 1868 1870 1870 1869 1870 1871 '1869 1871 1870 '1871 1870 1871 '1871 1871 1871 1871 1871 1871 '1870 Area in Square Miles. 3,741,846 4,677,432 8,003,778 2,603,884 204.091 240.348 149,399 121,315 160,207 118,847 195,775 3.253.029 672.621 761.526 292.871 635,964 11,373 29,292 34,494 12.680 357,157 132,616 15,992 471.838 497,321 871,848 ■ 7,533 14,753 368,238 5,912 19,353 40,879 218,928 63,787 2,969 9,576 7,335 10,205 58,171 66,722 47.092 17,827 21.505 7.633 Inhabitants to Square Mile. 119.3 48-6 10.2 7.78 178.7 149.4 232.8 262.3 187. 230.9 85. 3.07 24.4 20. 7.8 441.5 165.9 115.8 290.9 8.4 15.1 166.9 5.3 4. 2.1 241.4 120.9 4.2 247. 75.3 28.9 5.9 15.6 277. 74.9 81.8 56. 6. 6.5 7.4 7.6 7.7 80. Capitals. Pekin , London St. Petersburg. Washington Paris Vienna Yeddo.... London Berlin Rome , Madrid Rio Janeiro Constantinople Mexico Stockholm Teheran Brussels Munich Lisbon Hague Bogota Santiago Berne Lima Cliuquisaca Buenos Ayres.. Stuttgart Copenhagen.... Caraccas Carlsruhe Athens Guatemala Quito Asuncion Darmstadt Monrovia Sal Salvador ... Port au Prince Managua Monte Video... Comayagua San Domingo... San Jose Honolulu Population. 1,648,800 3,251,800 667,000 109,199 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 84 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION POPULATION OF ILLINOIS, By Counties. COUNTIES. Adams Alexander. - Bond - Boone Brown Bureau Calhoun — Carroll Cass Champaign. Christian - . Clark Clay Clinton — Coles Cook Crawford Cumberland . De Kalb De Witt Douglas Du Page Edgar Edwards Effingham — Fayette Ford Franklin Fulton Gallatin Greene Grundy Hamilton ... Hancock — Hardin Henderson. - Henry Iroquois — Jackson Jasper Jefferson — Jersey Jo Daviess. Johnson — Kane Kankakee- . Kendall — Knox Lake La Salle... Lawrence., Lee Livingston Logan AGGREGATE. 1870. 1860. 1850. 1840 56362 10564 1315 1294 12205 32415 6562 16705 II5S0 32737 20363 I37I9 15375 16285 25235 349966 138S9 12223 23265 14768 13484 16685 21450 7505 15653 19638 9103 12652 38291 III34 20277 14938 13014 35935 5 IJ 3 12582 355o6 25782 19634 11234 17864 15054 27820 11248 39091 24352 12399 39522 21014 60792 12533 27171 3M7I 23053 41323 4707 9815 11678 9938 26426 5144 II733 11325 14629 10492 14987 9336 1 094 1 14203 144954 I155I 8311 19086 10820 7140 14701 16925 5454 7816 11189 1979 9393 33338 8055 16093 10379 99*5 29061 3759 950i 20660 12325 9589 8364 12965 12051 27325 9342 30062 15412 13074 28663 18257 4S332 9214 17651 11637 14272 2650S 2484 6144 7624 7198 8S41 3231 4586 7253 2649 3203 9532 4289 5139 9335 43385 7135 37i8 7540 5002 1830. 14476 3313 5060 1705 4183 3067 1741 IO23 2981 1475 1878 7453 3228 37i8 9616 1 020 1 4422 2186 1390 3124 1820. IO90 3940 755 2330 3"7 9290 10692 3524 3799 8075 1697 3247 3535 8225 3070 1675 6328 4071 1649 5681 22508 5448 12429 3023 6362 14652 2887 4612 3807 4149 5862 3220 8109 7354 18604 4114 16703 3682 13142 10760 II95I 2704 4083 1841 7405 7674 3945 9946 1378 1260 1695 3566 1472 5762 4535 6180 3626 6501 2616 483 4i 1828 7730 13279 14226 17815 6l£I 5.39* 1553 5128 2555 2111 1596 7060 2634 9348 7092 2035 759 2333 274 3668 626 2931 931 *23 2999 3444 1763 3155 1542 691 843 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. 85 POPULATION OF ILLINOIS— Concluded. COUNTIES. Macon Macoupin. . Madison Marion Marshall Mason Massac McDonough. Mc Henry . . McLean Menard Mercer Monroe Montgomery Morgan Moultrie Ogle Peoria Perrv Piatt Pike. Pope _ Pulaski Putnam Randolph Richland Rock Island Saline Sangamon . . Schuyler Scott Shelbv Stark'. St. Clair Stephenson.. Tazewell Union Vermilion Wabash *Warren Washington . Wayne White Whitesides .. Will Williamson.. Winnebago.. Woodford.. Total... AGGREGATE. 1870. 1860. 1850. 1840. 1830. 1830 26481 32726 44I3I 20622 16950 16184 958l 26509 23762 53938 1 1 735 18769 12982 253'4 2S463 10385 27492 47540 13723 10953 307O8 "437 8752 6280 20859 12S03 29783 12714 46352 17419 10530 25476 10751 51068 30608 27903 1651S 30388 8841 23174 17599 19758 16846 27503 43oi3 17329 29301 18956 2539891 13738 24602 31251 12739 13437 1093 1 6213 20069 22089 2S772 9584 15042 12832 13979 22112 6385 22888 36601 9552 6127 27249 6742 3Q43 55S7 17205 97" 21005 9331 32274 146S4 9069 14613 9004 37694 25112 21470 11181 19800 7313 18336 I373I 12223 12403 18737 29321 12205 24491 13282 1711951 398S 12355 20441 6720 51S0 5921 4092 7616 14978 10163 6349 5246 7679 6277 16064 3234 10020 17547 527S 1606 18819 3975 2265 3924 1 1079 4012 6937 5588 19228 10573 7914 7807 37io 20180 1 1666 12052 7615 1 1492 4690 8176 6953 6825 8925 536i 16703 7216 "773 4415 851470 3039 7926 14433 4742 1849 53o8 2578 6565 443i 2352 44Si 449° 19547 3479 6i53 3222 11728 4094 2131 7944 2610 14716 6972 6215 6659 1573 13631 2800 7221 5524 9303 4240 6739 4810 5133 7919 2514 10167 4457 4609 476183 1122 1990 6221 2125 (*) 26 2000 2953 12714 (c) 1215 2396 3316 rj 3 10 4-129 12960 ^2959 2972 7078 4716 3239 5836 2710 308 1675 2553 6091 1574-15 13550 *2I 1516 26lO 3492 *5 5248 2362 1517 1114 4828 =•=49 55162 86 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND ITS AMENDMENTS. We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Article I. Section 1. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. Sec. 2. The House of Representatives shall be composed of mem- bers chosen every second }~ear by the people of the several states, and the electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State Legislature. No person shall be a representative who shall not have attained to the age of twenty-five years, and been seven years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state in which he shall be chosen. Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the sev- eral states which may be included within this Union, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three-fifths of all other persons. The actual enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subse- quent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct. The number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand, but each state shall have at least one Representative ; and until such enumeration shall be made the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled to choose three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode Island and Providence Plan- tations one, Connecticut five, New York six. New Jersey four, Pennsylva- nia eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, and Georgia three. When vacancies happen in the representation from any state, the Executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies. The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other officers, and shall have the sole power of impeachment. Sec. 3. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, chosen by the Legislature thereof for six years ; and each Senator shall have one vote. Immediately after they shall be assembled in consequence of the first election, they shall be divided as equally as ma}" be into three classes. The seats of the Senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expira- AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 87 tion of the second year, of the second class at the expiration of the fourth year, and of the third class at the expiration of the sixth year, so that one-third may be chosen every second year; and if vacancies happen by resignation or otherwise, during the recess of the Legislature of any state, the Executive thereof may make temporary appointments until the next meeting of the Legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies. No person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the age of thirty years and been nine years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he shall be chosen. The Vice-President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote unless they be equally divided. The Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a President pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice-President, or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. When sitting for that purpose they shall be on oath or affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried the Chief Justice shall preside. And no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present. Judgment, in cases of impeachment, shall not extend further than to removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States ; but the party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment, and punishment according to law. Sec. 4. The times, places and manner of holding elections for Sen- ators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the Legis- lature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing Senators. The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by law appoint a different day. Sec. 5. Each house shall be the judge of the election, returns, and qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide. . Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member. Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such parts as may, in their judgment, require secrecy ; and the yeas and nays of the members of either house on any question shall, at the desire of one-fifth of those present, be entered on the journal. Neither house, during the session of Congress, shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the two houses shall be sitting. Sec. 6. The Senators and Representatives shall receive a compen- sation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of the United States. They shall in all cases, except treason, 88 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES felony, and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the session of their respective houses, and in going to and returning from the same ; and for any speech or debate in either house they shall not be questioned in any other place. No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time ; and no person holding any office under the United States, shall be a member of either house during his continuance in office. Sec. 7. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives ; but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments as on ether bills. Every bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it becomes a law, be presented to the President of the United States ; if he approve he shall sign it ; but if not he shall return it, with his objections, to that house in which it shall have origi- nated, who shall enter the objections at large on their journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If, after such reconsideration two-thirds of that house shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with the objec- tions, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two-thirds of that house, it shall become a law. But in all such cases the votes of both houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the persons voting for and against the bill shall be entered on the journal of each house respectively. If an} T bill shall not be returned by the President within ten days (Sundays excepted), after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law, in like manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress, by their adjournment, prevent its return, in which case it shall not be a law. Every order, resolution, or vote to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a question of adjournment), shall be presented to the President of the United States, and before the same shall take effect shall be approved by him, or, being disapproved by him, shall be re-passed by two-thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the rules and lim- itations prescribed in the case of a bill. Sec. 8. The Congress shall have power — To lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts, and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States ; but all duties, imposts, and excises stfall be uniform throughout the United States ; To borrow money on the credit of the United States ; To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian tribes ; To establish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States; To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures ; To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States; To establish post offices and post roads ; AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 89 To promote the progress of sciences and useful arts, by securing, for limited times, to authors and inventors, the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries ; To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court ; To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and offenses against the law of nations ; To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures on land and water ; To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years ; To provide and maintain a navy ; To make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces ; To provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions ; To provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, and for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the United States, reserving to the states respectively the appointment of the officers, and the authority of training the militia according to the disci- pline prescribed by Congress ; To exercise legislation in all cases whatsoever over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of the government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the consent of the Legislature of the state in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dock yards, and other needful buildings ; and To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any depart- ment or officer thereof. Sec. 9. The migration or importation of such persons as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each person. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it. No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed. No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration hereinbefore directed to be taken. No tax or duty shall be laid on articles exported from any state. No preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or rev- enue to the ports of one state over those of another; nor shall vessels bound to or from one state be obliged to enter, clear, or pay duties in another. No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in consequence of appropriations made by law ; and a regular statement and account of the receipts and expeditures of all public money shall be published from time to time. 90 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States : and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state. Sec. 10. No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confeder- ation ; grant letters of marque and reprisal; coin money; emit bills of credit ; make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts ; pass any bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts, or grant anv title of nobilitv. No state shall, without the consent of the Congress, lay any imposts or duties on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing its inspection laws, and the net produce of all duties and imposts laid by any state on imports or exports, shall be for the use of the Treasury of the United States ~, and all such laws shall be subject to the revision and control of the Congress. No state shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty on tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another state, or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay. Aeticle II. Section 1. The Executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his office during the term of four years, and, together with the Vice-President chosen for the same term, be elected as follows : Each state shall appoint, in such manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a number of Electors, equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives to which the state may be entitled in the Congress ; but no Senator or Representative, or person holding an office of trust or profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector. [*The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot for two persons, of whom one at least shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves. And they shall make a list of all the persons voted for. and of the number of votes for each ; which list they shall sign and certify, and transmit, sealed, to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate. The Pres- ident of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted. The person having the greatest number of votes shall be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed ; and if there be more than one who have such majorit} 7 , and have an equal number of votes, then the House of Representatives shall immediately choose by ballot one of them for President ; and if no person have a ma- jority, then from the five highest on the list the said House shall in like manner choose the President. But in choosing the President, the vote shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote ; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice. In every case, after the choice of the President, * This clause between.brackets has been superseded and annulled by the Twelfth.amendment. AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 91 the person having the greatest number of votes of the Electors shall be the Vice-President. But if there should remain two or more who have equal votes, the Senate shall choose from them by ballot the Vice-Presi- dent.] The Congress may determine the time of choosing the Electors, and the day on which they shall give their votes ; which day shall be the same throughout the United States. No person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the office of President ; neither shall any person be eligible to that office who shall not have attained the age of thirty-five years, and been fourteen years a resident within the United States. In case of the removal of the President from office, or of his death, resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, the same shall devolve on the Vice-Piiesident, and the Congress may by law provide for the case of removal, death, resignation, or inabil- ity, both of the President and Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly, until the dis- ability be removed, or a President shall be elected. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a com- pensation which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the period for which he shall have been elected, and he shall not receive within that period any other emolument from the United States or any of them. Before he enters on the execution of his office, he shall take the fol- lowing oath or affirmation : " I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States." Sec. 2. The President shall be commander in chief of the army and navy of the United States, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the United States ; he may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective offices, and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardon for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment. He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present con- cur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the advice of the Senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law ; but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers as they think proper in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments. The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session. Sec. 3. He shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the state of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such mea- sures as he shall judge necessary and expedient ; he may on extraordinary 92 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES occasions convene both houses, or either of them, and in case of disagree- ment between them, with respect to the time of adjournment, he may adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper ; he shall receive ambassadors and other public ministers ; he shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed, and shall commission all the officers of the United States. Sec. 4. The President, Vice-President, and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and con- viction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. Article III. Section I. The judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the Supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office. Sec. 2. The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising under this Constitution, the laws of the United States, and treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority ; to all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls ; to all cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction ; to controversies to which the United States shall be a party ; to controversies between two or more states ; between a state and citizens of another state ; between citizens of differ- ent states ; between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants of different states, and between a state or the citizens thereof, and foreign states, citizens, or subjects. In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls, and those in which a state shall be a party, the Supreme Court shall have original jurisdiction. In all the other cases before mentioned, the Supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions and under such regulations as the Congress shall make. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury ; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed ; but when not committed within an}' state, the trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have directed. Sec. 3. Treason against the United States shall consist only in levy- ing war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the tes- timony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court. The Congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason, but no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture, except during the life of the person attainted. Article IV. Section 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. And Tr^&u^ &SU^) SENIOR EDITOR OF OTTAWA FREETRADER OTTAWA AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 95 the Congress may, by general laws, prescribe the manner in which such acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof. Sec. 2. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states. A person charged in any state with treason, felony, or other crime, who shall flee from justice and be found in another state, shall, on demand of the executive authority of the state from which he fled, be delivered up, to be removed to the state having jurisdiction of the crime. No person held to service or labor in one state, under the laws thereof escaping into another, shall, in consequence of any law or regulation therein, be discharged from such service or labor, but shall be delivered up on the claim of the party to whom such service or labor may be due. Sec. 3. New states may be admitted by the Congress into this Union ; but no new state shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any other state ; nor any state be formed by the junction of two or more states, or parts of states, without the consent of the Legislatures of the states concerned, as well as of the Congress. The Congress shall have power to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging to the United States ; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed as to prejudice any claims of the United States or of any particular state. Sec. 4. The United States shall guarantee to every state in this Union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion, and on application of the Legislature, or of the Execu- tive (when the Legislature can not be convened), against domestic vio- lence. Article V. The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the ap- plication of the Legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of this Constitution, when rati- fied by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several states, or by con- ventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratifi- cation may be proposed by the Congress. Provided that no amendment which may be made prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any manner affect the first and fourth clauses in the ninth section of the first article ; and that no state, without its consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate. Article VI. All debts contracted and engagements entered into before the adop- tion of this Constitution shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution as under the Confederation. This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof, and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land ; and the Judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding. The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the mem- 96 CONSTITUTION OP THE UNITED STATES bers of the several state Legislatures, and all executive and judicial offi- cers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation to support this Constitution ; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States. Article VII. The ratification of the Conventions of nine states shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Constitution between the states so ratifying the same. . Done in convention by the unanimous consent of the states present, the seventeenth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, and of the independence of the United States of America the twelfth. In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names. GEO. WASHINGTON, President and Deputy from Virginia. New Hampshire. John Langdon, Nicholas Gilman. Massachusetts. Nathaniel Gorham, Rufus King. Connecticut. Wm. Sam'l Johnson, Roger Sherman. Delaware. Geo. Read, John Dickinson, Jaco. Broom, Gunning Bedford, Jr., Richard Bassett. Maryland. James M'Henry, Danl. Carroll, Dan. of St. Thos. Jenifer. New York. Alexander Hamilton. New Jersey. Wil. Livingston, Wm. Paterson, David Brearley, Jona. Dayton. Virginia. John Blair, James Madison, Jr. North Carolina. Wm. Blount, Hu. Williamson, Rich'd Dobbs Spaight. Pennsylvania. B. Franklin, Robt. Morris, Thos. Fitzslmons, James Wilson, Thos. Mifflin, Geo. Clymer, Jared Ingersoll, Gouv. Morris. South Carolina. J. Rutledge, /Charles Pinckney, Chas. Cotesworth Pinckney, Pierce Butler. G-eorgia. William Few, Abr. Baldwin. . WILLIAM JACKSON, Secretary. AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 97 Articles in Addition to and Amendatory of the Constitution op the United States op America. Proposed by Congress and ratified by the Legislatures of the several states, pursuant to the fifth article of the original Constitution. Article I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press ; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Article II. A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Article III. No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be pre- scribed by law. Article IV. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be vio- lated ; and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. Article V. No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia when in actual service in time of war or public danger ; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb ; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Article VI. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation ; to be confronted with the witnesses against him ; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor ; and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Article VII. In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact 98 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States than according to the rules of the common law. Article VIII. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Article IX. The enumeration, in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Article X. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. Article XI. The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by citizens of another state, or by citizens or sub- jects of any foreign state. Article XII. The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves ; they shall name in their ballots the person to be voted for as president, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice- President, and of the number of votes for each, which list they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate. The President of the Senate shall, in presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted. The person having the greatest number of votes for President shall be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed ; and if no person have such majority, then from the persons having the highest number not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President, the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot, the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by States, the representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two- thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice. And if the House of Representatives shall not choose a Presi- dent whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the fourth day of March next following, then the Vice-President shall act as President, as in the case of the death or other constitutional disability of the President. The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice- President, shall be the Vice-President, if such number be the majority of the whole number of electors appointed, and if no person have a major- AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 99 ity ; then from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose the Vice-President ; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States. Article XIII. Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their juris- diction. Sec. 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appro- priate legislation. Article XIV. Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States, and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. Sec. 2. Representatives shall be appointed among the several states according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of per- sons in each state, excluding Indians not taxed ; but when the right to vote at any election for the choice of Electors for President and Vice- President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the execu- tive and judicial officers of a state, or the members of the Legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such state, being twenty-one years of age and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged except for participation in rebellion or other crimes, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the num- ber of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such state. Sec. 3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or Elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previ- ously taken an oath as a Member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any state Legislature, or as an execu- tive or judicial officer of any state to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may, by a vote of two-thirds of each house, remove such disability. Sec. 4. The validity of the public debt of the United States author- ized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and boun- ties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be ques- tioned. But neither the United States nor any state shall pay any debt or obligation incurred in the aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any loss or emancipation of any slave, but such debts, obligations, and claims shall be held illegal and void. 100 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. Sec. 5. The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this act. Article XV. Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, or by any state, on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Sec. 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appro- priate legislation. ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT. November 7, 1876. COUNTIES. r. r - ■Jl w — ~ JZ - ffl S3 Tilden and Hendricks, Democrat. X 3 c p r — w - o a ° 7. i. 1 o rr. ■5 COUNTIES. 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Captain Corpl...... .............. ............... Corporal Comsy. ................. ............. Commissary com................................. .. commissioned cav .................................... cavalry captd. ............................ .......... captured di»d.... ............................. ...... discharged .......................................... enlisted excd.. ..................................exchanged inf .......................................infantry kid killed m. o. ....................... ............ mustered out prmtd ...............J............. promoted prisr ........................................ prisoner Regt ....... ..................... Regiment Sergt.. ..................................... .Sergeant wd . . ..............wounded HISTORY OF TELE 11th INFANTRY. The regiment was called into service under proclama- tion of the President, April 16, 1861; organized at Springfield and mustered into service April 30, 1861, by Captain Pope, for three months. _ During this term of service the regiment v.as sta- tioned at Villa Ridge, 111., to June 20th, then removed to Bird's Point, Mo., where it remained performing gar- rison and field duty until July 30th, when the regiment was mustered out, and re-enlisted for three years' service. During the three months' term the lowest ag- gregate was 882, and the highest 933, and at the muster out was 916. Upon the re-muster, July 13th, the aggregate w s 288. During the months of August, September, October and November, the regiment was recruited to an aggregate of 801. In the meantime were doing garrison and field duty, participating in the following expeciitions: Sep- tember 9th to nth, expedition towards New Madrid ; October 6th to 10th, to Charleston, Mo.; November 3d to 12th, to Bloomfield, Mo., via Commerce, returning via Cape Girardeau ; January 7th and 8th, expedition to Charleston, Mo., skirmished w th a portion of the command of Jeff. Tl ompson ; January 13th to 20th, reconnoisance of Columbus, Ky., under General Grant; January 25th to 28th, to Sikestown, Mo.; February 2d, embarked on transports for Fort Henry, participating in campaign against that place; February nth, moved towards Fort Donelson; February 12th, 13th and 14th, occupied in investing that place; 12th, heavily engaged with the enemy about five hours, losing 329, killed, wounded and missing, out of about 500 engaged, of whom 72 were killed and 182 wounded; March 4th and 5th, en route to Fort Henry; 5th to 13th, en route to Savannah, Tenn., in transports; 23d to 25th, en route from Savannah to Pittsburgh Landing; April 6th and 7th, engaged in battle of Shiloh, losing 27 killed and wounded out of 150 engaged; April 24th to June 4th, participated in siege of Corinth, thence marched to J.ickson, Tenn., making headquarters there to August 2d; participated in two engagements, July 1st and ad, towards Trenton, Tenn.; July 23d to 28th to Lexing. ton, Tenn; August ad, moved to Cairo, 111., for purpose of recruiting; remained at that point until August 23d ; thence to Paducah, Ky., remaining there until Novem- ber 20th ; in the meantime engaged in two expeditions — August 24th to September 16th, to Clarksville, Tenn., via Forts Henr\ and Donelson — Oct. 31st to November 13th, expedition to Hopkinsville, Ky.; November aoth to 24th, en route to Lagrange, Tenn., where the regi- ment reported and was assigned to Brigadier General McArthur's Division, Left Wing, 13th Army Corps. From this time to January 12, 1863, participated in cam- paign in Northern Mississippi, marching via Talla- hatchie (where the regiment was engaged in a sharp skirmish); from these* to Abbeville; thence seven miles below Oxford ; thence to Holly Springs, Moscow and Memphis, Tenn. Remained in Memphis until the 17th, when embarked on transport and en route to Young's Point until 24th, remaining there until February nth, then moved to Lake Providence and assigned to the Seventeeth Army Corps, making headquarters there until April 20th, participating in expedition to American Bend from March 17th to 28th. April 23, 1863, the One Hundred and Ninth Illinois Infantry was transferred to the Eleventh, 589 being the aggregate gained by the transfer. April 26th, regiment moved with column to rear of Vicksburg, via Richmond, Perkins' Landing, Grand Gulf, Raymond and Black River, arriving before the works, May 18th; May 19th and 22d, engaged in assaults on the enemy's works; then in the advance siege works to July 4th at time of surrender ; the regi- ment losing in the siege and assault,one field officer (Col. Garrett Nevius) killed; three (3) line officers wounded, and forty (40) men killed and wounded. July 17th, moved with expedition to Natchez, Miss., participating in expedition to Woodville, Miss. October 12th, re» turned to Vicksburg. Miss., making headquarters there to July 29, 1864, in the meantime engaging in the fol. lowing expeditions : February 1 to March 8, up Yazoo river to Greenwo d, Miss., having skirmish at Liver- pool Heights. February 5th, losing 4 killed and 9 wounded; action at Yazoo City. March 5th, losing one line officer killed, 8 men killed, 84 wounded and ia missing; April 6ih to 28th, at Black River Bridge; May 4th to 21st, expedition to Yazoo City, Benton and Vaughn's Station, Miss., taking prominent part in thr e important skirmishes; July 1st to 7th, with an expedi- tion to Jackson, Miss., under M jor General Slocum, engiged with the enemy three times ; luly 29th, moved to Morganza and was assigned to Nineteenth Army Corps, staying there to September 3d; in the meamime participating in an expedition to Clinton, La., August 24th to 29th; September 3d, moved to mouth of \\ lute river. Ark.; October 8th, moved to Memphis. Tenn., returning to White river, October 27th; November 6th and 7th, expedition to Giines' Landing; Nov. 8th, moved to Duvall's Bluff, Ark.; November 30th to De- cember 4th, en route to Memphis, Tenn.; De. ember 20th to 31st, expedition to Moscow, Tenn.; January 1st t0 5th,*» route to Kenner, La.; February 4th to 7th. en route to Dauphine Island, via Lake Ponchartrain ; March 17th to April 12th, engaged in operations against Mobile, Ala., marching from Fort Morgan, participating in the investment and siege and final capture of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely, and in the assault on the latter. April 12th, marched into and took possession of the city of Mobile, staying there until the 27th of May, when embarked in transport and moved via Lake Ponchar- train to New Orleans; from thence to Alexandria, La., remaining there until June aad; thence to Baton Rouge, 102 LA. SALLE COUNTY WAE BEOOBD. La., to be mustered out of lervice ; mustered out July 14, 1865, and left for Springfield, 111., for payment and final discharge. Killed in the field and died of wounds 149 Aggregate three months' service ..... 933 Aggregate three years' service ... . .-1879 Field and staff, three years' service ... 53 The following General Officers have been in the regi- ment : Gen. W. H. L. Wallace, General T. E. G. Ransom, General Smith D. Atkins. The following Field Officers of other regiments were members of this regiment : Colonel Hotchkiss, Colonel Hopeman, Colonel H. H. Dean, Colonel G. L. Fort, Lieutenant Colonel McCalb, Major S. B. Dean, Major Widmer. Line Officers from this regiment to other regiments, thirty-three (33). 11th Infantry (3 mos.) Company K. Captain Henry H. Carter, rank April 27, 1861. Mus- tered May 23, 1861. Re-entered 3 years' service. First Lieutenant jno. Dick, rank April 27, 1861. Mus- tered May 33, 1861. Second Lieutsnant Jas. Ireland, rank April 27,1861. Mustered May 23, 1861. First Sergt. N. C. Kenyon, e. April 30, 1861, m. O.July 25, 1S61. Sergt. M. A. Wheeler, e. Apl. 30, '6i,m.o. July25,'6i. Sergt. W. H. Ramsey, e. Apl. 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Sergt. Wm. Justice, e. April 30, '64, m. o. July 25, '61. Corpl. T. H. Walrod, e. Apl. 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Corpl. E. O. Young, e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Corpl. John Reavely, e. Apl. 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Corpl. Jos. Reavely, e. April 30, 1861, m.o. July 25, '61. Musician Geo. A. P. Cumming, e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Musician Andrew Bennett, e. May 5, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. PRIVATES. Allen Cyrus, e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 35, 1861. Baldwin Henry, e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Bryant Jesse, e. April 30, 1S61, m. o. July 25, i86x. Bond John, e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Bishop John A. e. April 30, 1861, m. O.July 25, 1861. Belknap Wesley, e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Beam Jacob, e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Bane Jacob, e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Booker Thos. J. e. Mays, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Buckley Patrick, e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Bus ey Francis, e. May 5, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Crawford D. H. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 186 1. Cook Jabez,e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Castles Wm. J. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Clarke Jas. T. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Cheadles Wm. W. e. April 30,' 1861, m. o. July 25, '61. Cratty M. P. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, 61. Dunn John G. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Dunsmore Wm. e. April 30. '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Fritz Louis, e. April 30. *6i, m. o. July 25, '61. Forbes Geo. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Flahive Thos. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Freebury Jas. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Fitzpatrick D. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Golden Jas. P. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Gilmore Benj. F. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Gibb Mitchell, e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25. 6i. Gloster John.e. April 30, '61, 111. o. July 25, '61. Gleason M. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, 61. Grant Jos. B. e. May 5, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Gunthern Samuel, e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '6i. Grows Jacob W. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Holland Nathan, e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, 1861. Houghton E. M. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Houghton R. B. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Hill Sol. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Humphrey Wm. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Hester Francis M. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Hunter Geo. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Hubbard H. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Holland John, e. May 5, i86i,m. o. July 25, 1861. Helwick Jacob, e. May 5, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Howard John, e. May 5, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Jones Samuel, e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 35, 1861. Linn Addis L. e. April 30, x86x, m. o. July 15, 1861. Locker Levi L. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Lane John A. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, '61. Luce Wm. e. April 30, 61, m. o. July 25, 61. Lewis H. J. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Marrow Jas. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. McPherson A. F. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '6i. Moulton Jos. J. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Mansfield H. C. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 'fit. Mcllany Henry H. e. Mays, '61, m. o. July 25, '6x. Nevlon H. P. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Needles Geo. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Prisk Samuel, e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Pearson John F. e. April 30, '6i, m. o. July 25, '61. Palmer Wm. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Powell T. L. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Reavely Thos. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Ryan John, e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Simpson David, e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Smith Arthur T. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, 61. Shanklin Jos. e. April 30, 61, m. o. July 25, '61. Smith Robt. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Snyder H. H. e. April 30, '61, m. o. July 25, '61. Strope Wm. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Scannell Chas. e. May 5, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Strothern Chas. e. May 5, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Stoltz Geo. e. May 5, 1861 m. o. July 25, 61. Shaw T. W. e. May 5, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Sullivan Chas. e. May 5, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Saddler C. W. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Smith Robt. Mc. e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Stone Joel, e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Taylor Lorenzo, e. April 30, 1861, m. o. Ju.y 25, 1861. Thompson Jesse, e. May 5, 1861. m. o. July 25, 1861. Walrod Augustus, e. April 30, 1861, m. o. July 25, '61. Wheeler W. H. e. May 5, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Weave Geo. A. e. May 5, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Wagner Chris, e. May 5, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. Wood Jas. R. e. May 5, 1861, m. o. July 25, 1861. 11th Infantry, Colonel Wm. H. L. Wallace, com. May 1st, 1861, pro- moted Brigadier General. Colonel Jno. H. Coats, com. as Captain, July 30, 1861. Promoted Major, Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted Lieuten- ant Colonel, March 16, 1863. Promoted Colonel, May 22, 1863. Promoted Brevet Brigadier General, March 13, 1865, m. o. July 14, 1865. Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel C. Kenyon, com. 1st Lieutenant, July 30, 1861. Promoted Captain, April 6, 1862. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel, Sept. 8, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865. Adjutant Cyrus E. Dickey, com. Aug 3, 1861. Promo- ted Assistant Adjutant General. Musician Jno. Buck. Promoted Principal Musician, Oct. ao, 1864. Transferred to 46th Illinois Infantry. Company K. Captain Henry H. Carter, com. April 27, 1861. Killed at Pittsburgh Landing, April 6, 1862. Captain Henry C. Marshfield, e. as Corporal July, 30, 1861. Promoted Sergeant, First Sergeant, Second Lieutenant, June 16, 1863. Promoted Captain Sept. 8, 1864. Mustered out July 14, 1865. First Lieutenant Thos. H. Walrod, com. Second Lieu- tenant July 30, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant Feb. 15, 1862. Dismissed June 16, 1863. First Lieutenant Hiram P. Newland, e. as Sergeant July 30, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, Jan. 18, 1863, promoted First Lieutenant June 16, 1863. Resigned July 6, 1864. First Lieutenant Frank Rickard, com. July 6, 1864. Mustered out July 14, 1865. Second Lieutenant Levi W. Locker, e. as First Sergeant July 30, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant Feb. 15, 1862. Resigned Jan. 18, 1863. Second Lieutenant Thos. Williamson, e. Sept. 1, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Dec. 8, 1863. Promoted First Sergeant. Promoted Second Lieutenant Sept. 8, 1864. Mustered out July 14, 1865. Sergt. Henry L Lewis, e. July 30, 1861, kid. at Fort Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. Sergt. Jas. Morron, e. July 30, 1861, disd. Oct. at, 1863. Sergt. Hamilton H. McAlany, e. July 30, 1861, disd. for promotion May 1, 1863. Corpl. Jas. B. Goldan, e. July 30, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Corpl. Aug. Walrod, e. July 30, 1861, m. o. July 29, '64. Corpl. Wm. Lace, e. July 30, 1861, m. o. July 29, 1864. (becEASEo) OTTAWA LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 105 Corpl. Jno. W. Bond, e. July 30, 1861, kid. at Fort Donelson, Feb. 15. 1862. Corpl. Nathan Holland, e. July 30, 1861, deserted Oct. 15, 1862. Corpl. Louis Fritz, e. July 30, 1861, disd. July 30, 1864. term expired. Corpl. Benj. F. Gilmore, e. July 30, '61, m.o.July 20/64. Musician Jno. Buck, e. Aug. 9, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. eran, trans, to non-comissioned taff. Musician Wm. McCormick. e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. as Sergeant Sept. 6. 1864, term expired. PRIVATES. Alvord Calvin, e. Aug. 9, 1861, died Aug. 6, 1864. Alvord Joel W. e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. Aug. 16, '62. wds. Buckley Patrick, e. July 30. '61, deserted March 6, '64. Bungart Peter, e. Aug. 9, 1861, deserted Nov. 19, 1862. Baker Martin e. Aug. 9, 1861, disd. Aug. 15, 1862. Boggs Foster, e. Aug. 9, 1861, disd. Aug. 15, 1862. Barton Wm. e. Aug. 9, 1861, kid. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. Conley Thos. e. July 30, 1861, kid. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. Cadwallader W. H. e. Aug. g, 1861, trans, to 8th I. V.I., Dec. 4, 1863, m. o. May 4, 1866. Cook Jabez, e, Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Sept. 16, 1864. Donelson Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1861, disd. Aug. 9, 1864, teim expired, as Sergeant. Drummond Jas. e. Sept. 1, 1861, died July 26, 1864. Dunn Patrick, e. Sept. 1, 1861. disd. Aug. 15, '64, wds. Fitzpatrick D. e. July 30, 1861, trans, to 8th I. V. I., as First Sergeant, m. o, Oct. 5, 1865. Frost Hiram, e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd May 26, 1862. Glass Asher, e. July 30, 1861, kid. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. Grant Jas. B. e. July 30, 1861,'m. o. Juh 29, 1864. Griffin Morris, e. Aug. 9, 1861, trans, to 8th I. V. I. as Corpl., m. o. Oct. 5, 1865. Gonigs Thos. e. Sept. 1, 1S61, kid. at Ft. Donelson. Gay Wm. e. Sept. 1, 1S61, prmt. Corpl., wds., sup- posed died. Holland Jos. o. July 30, 1861, prmt. Corpl., kid. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. Hubbard Henry, e. Aug. 9. 1861, died Sept. 8, 1862. Johnson Chas. e. Ang. 9, 1861, re-enlisted as vet., died Aug. 14, 1864. Jones Frank, e. Sept. 1, 1861, kid. at Ft. ;Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. Kenyon Wm. S.e. Aug. 9.'6i,disd. Aug. 9/64, term ex. Knole Chas. e. Aug. 9, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. McAdams, Wm. H. e. July 30, 1861, kid. at Ft. Don- elson, Feb. 15, 1862. Marks Albert, e. Aug. 9, 1861, died Nov. 22, 1861. Miller Peter, e. Au8. 9, 1861, trans, to 8th I. V. I. Minnehair Patrick, e. Sept. 1, '61. deserted Jan. i8,'63. Neadless Geo. e. July 30, 1861, trans, to gunboat serv- ice, Feb. 1, 1862. Nunan Theo. e. Aug. 9, 1861, prmt. Sergt. died. Aug. 13, 1862. Pearson Jno. F. e. July 30, 1861, kid. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. Patterson Jno. W. e. Aug. 9, i86i,kld. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. Ricker Frank, e. Aug. 9, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. R»ed Wm. H. e. Aug. 9. '61, disd. Aug. 9, '64, term ex. Sadler C. M. e. July 30, 1861, died March. 26, '62, wds. Stoltz Geo. e. July 30, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. Snyder H. H. e. July 30, 1861, drserted Oct. 1, 1861. Speer Henry, e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. April 23, 1863. Serman Jas. e. Sept. 1, 1S61, disd. Aug. 13, 1862. Surley Jos. e. Aug. 9, 1861, disd. Aug. 29, 1864, Corpl. Smith Wm. e. Aug. 9, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. Shannon Henry, e. Aug. 9, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Schermerhorn R. e. Aug. 9, i86i,kld. at Ft. Donelson. Seeman Jno. e. Sept. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. Shapley Chas. e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Sept. 16, 1864. Thompson L. M. e. Aug. 9, 1861, died Aug. 29, 1862. Williams W. C. e. Aug. 9, 1861, died March 6. '62, wds. Carter E, H. e. Aug. 9, 1861, kid. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. VETERANS. Buck Jno. e. Jan. 22, 1864, trans, to non-com. staff. Castles Jos. e. Jan. 6, 1864, trans, to 8th I. V. I., Sergt. Golden Jas. P. e. Dec. 4, 1863, m. o. May 27/65, Sergt. Knoll Chas. A. e. Jan. 1, '64, trans, to 8th I. V. I., prmt. Sergeant, m. o. Oct. 5, 1865. Lamb Patrick, e. Jan. 23, 1864, trans, to 8th I. V. I., m. o. May 4, 1865. 7K Ricken Frank, e. Dec. 4, 1863, trans, to 8th I. V. I., as First Lieutenant. Stoltz Geo. e. Jan. 1, 1864, trans, to 8th I. V. I. Seaman Jno. D. e. Jan. 1, 1864, trans, to 8th I. V. I. Smith Wm e. Jan. 1, 1864, trans, to 8th 1. V. I. as Corpl., m. o. Oct. 5, 1866. Shannon Henry, e. Jan. 23, 1865, trans, to 8th I. V. I., m. o. May 4, 1866. RECRUITS. Beam Jacob, e. Sept 1, 1861, trans, from 109th I. V, I. disd. Jan, 1, 1864, wds. Castles Jos. e. Oct 20, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. Castles W. J. e. Oct. 20, 1861, Corpl., kid. at Ft. Don- elson, Feb. 15, 1862. Clark Isaiah, e. Oct. 1. 1861, died Nov. 20, 1861. Dinsmore Wm. e. March 27, 1865, m.o. Sept. 2, 1865. Gleason Jas. J. e. Dec. 5, 1864, trans to 46th I. V. I. Lamb Patrick, e. Sept. 21, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran. Minnihan Morris, e. Oct. 1, '61, deserted Jan. 18, '63. Mahony Andrew, e. Oct. 1 1861, disd. May 2, 1865. Miles A. T. e. Oct. 1, 1861, m. o. July 13, 1865. Page Jno. e. Sept. 24, 1S61, deserted July 5, 1862. Stoker Martin, e. Oct. 2, i86i,disd, Aue. 16, 1862, wds. Vanderbilt Isaac, e. Oct. 1, 1861, died June 9, 1862. Gunn Moses W. e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865. Hughes Wm. e. Oct. 5, 1864, m. o. Sept. 26, 1865. Hanefin Wm. e. Oct 8, 1864, trans, to 46th I. V. I. H gan Michael, e. Oct. 1, 1864, m. o. Julv 14, 1865. Heisel Jno. M. e. Sept.^o, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865. Hockstatten H. e. Sept. 26, 1S64, m. o. July 14, 1865. Madder Patrick, e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865. Snow N. G. e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Black David. Hall S. W. e. March 14, 1865. Smith Leander, e. Dec. 26, 1863, deserted. Thompson Andrew. Wakefield Geo. W. Warren Jas. e. March 1, 1865. Company C. Warren Jas. e. March 11, 1865, trans, to 46th I. V. I. Company E. Hileman Jno. H. e. March 15, 1865, trans. 46th I. V. I. Company F. Hays Fr ncis M. e. March 14, 1865, trans. 8th I. V. I. Hitchcock Wm. e. March 14, 1865, trans. 8th I. V. I., m. o. Oct. 2, 1S65. Phillips Wm. R. e. March 14, 1865, trans. 8th I. V. 1. Stephenson Jasper, e. March 14, '65, trans. 8th I. V. I. Company H. Captain Wm. Duncan, com. First Lieutenant, July 30, 1861. Promoted Captain', Sept. 4, 1861. Mustered out Oct. 22, 1862. Term expired Aug. 14, 1864. Captain Lucius F. Alexander, enlisted as Sergeant Aug. 15,1861. Promoted 1st Sergt. Promoted 2d Lieut. Sept. 4, 1862. Pro. 1st Lieut. Pro. Capt., Aug. 14, 1864. Honorably cjisd. May 15, 1865. Captain Myrn D. Ayers, enlisted as Corpl. Aug. 15, 1861. Re-enlisted at Vet., Jan. 22, 1864. Pro. Corpl., Sergt., First Sergt. and Second Lieut. Aug. 14, 1864. Pro. Capt. July 13, 1865. Mustered out (as Second Lieut.) July 14, 1865. First Lievtenant Wm. H. Justice, enlisted as Sergt. Aug. 15, 1861. Pro. 1st Sergt., 2d Lieut. Sept. 4, 1862. Pro. 1st Lieut. Aug. 14, 1864. Mustered Dec. 4, 1864. Dismissed July 12, 1805. First Sergt. Chas. A. Beard, e. Aug. 15, 1861, kid. at Fort Donelson. Sergt. F. B. Merriman, e, Aug. 15, 1861, pro. 1st Lieut. 31st I. V. I. Sergt. F. Daniel Mclsaac, e. Aug. 15, 1861, disd. Nov. 13, 1861. Corpl. Geo. Olefield, e. July 30, 1861, died Feb. 15, '62, wds. Corpl. Jas. Wood, e. Aug. 15, 1861, died Apl. 14, '63. Corpl. Jno. Champaign, e. Aug. 15, 1861, kid. at Fort Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. Corpl. Roger Quinlick, e. Aug. 15, 1861, kid. at Fort Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. 106 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Corpl. Cyrus Libby, e. Aug. 15, 1861, trans, to 8th I. V. I. as 1st Sergt, Corpl. Jno. McPhedron, e. Aug. 15, 1861, kid. at Fort Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. Corpl. Win. S. Armstrong, e. July 30, 1861, disd. Feb. 6, 1863. PRIVATES. Avolt Christopher, e. Aug, 15, 1861, disd. Aug. 14, '64. Barker Geo. e. Aug. 15, 61. died N T ov. n, '63. Bignell Jno. B. e. July 30. '61, trans. 8th I. V. I., Sergt. Blodgett Tunis, e. Aug. 15, '6i, disd. Aug. 14, '64. Burns Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1S61, disd. as Q. M. Sergt. for promotion. Campbell Wm. H. e. Aug. 15, 1861. trans. 8th I. V. I. Corwin Henry, e. Aug. 15, '61, died Apl. 6, '62. wds. Curtis Jno. e. Aug. 15, *6i, kid. at Shiloh, Apl. 6, '62. Collins Henry, e. July 30, '61, kid. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15 1862. Clark has. e. Aug. 15, '61, disd. July 17, '62. Carter Jno. e. Aug. 15, '61, trans. V. R. C. Oct. 27, '63. Dixon Chas. H. e. Sept. 2, '61, trans, to 20th I. V. I. Oct. 20, 1861. Dwyer Thos. e. Sept. 2, '61, died Oct. 28, '64. Ewing Robt. e. Aug. 15, '61, died Nov. 16, '63. Gothe Frederick, e. Aug. 25, '61, died June 22, "63, wds. Green Geo. S. e. Sept. 6, '61, disd. Aug. n, '62. Hinckley D. M. e. Aug. 15, '61, disd. Aug. 14, "64. Hensler Valentine, e. Aug. 15, '61, disd. Aug. 14, '64. Han?on Samu 1, e. Aug. 15, '61, trans, to 8th I. V. I. Hoover E. Z. e. Aug. 15, "61, disd. Aug. 14, '64. Hanniford A. e. Aug. 15, '61, trans, to Sth I. V. I. Hardten Frederick, e. July 30, '61, disd. for pro. in 53d U.S.C I. Haj wood Wm. e. Sept. 2/61, traVis. to Sth I.V.I. Sergt. Lecky Winfield K. e. Aug. 15, '61, disd. Oct. 17, '61. McMunn David, e. Aug. 15, '61. Morrison J. Joshua, e. July 30, '61, m. o. July 24, '64. Moorehead Chas. e. July 30, '61, m. o. Tuly 24, '64. Meyer Tohn e. Aug. 15, '61, deserted Sept. 10, '61. Marsh R. Jno. e. Aug. 15, '61, disd. May 17, '62. McKun Robt. e. Sept. 2, '61, disd. March 25,'63. Osburn Wiles, e. Aug. 1 , '61, kid. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15, '62. Panley Asa B. e. Aug. 15, '61, disd. for pro. in U. S. C.I. Panley Edwin J. e. Aug 15, '61, trans, to Sth I. V. I. as Corpl. Rathburn E. R. e. Aug. 15, '61, disd. Aug. 14, '64. Ransom Jno. F. e. Aug. 15, '61. disd. Aug. 14, '64. Snow Theo. e. Aug. 15, '61, kid. at Shiloh, Apl. 6, '62. Smith Ira L. e Aug. 15, '61, kid. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15- '62. Swap Geo. e. Aug. 15, '6i, died of wds. Subert Martin, e. Aug. 15, '61. disd. Aug. 14, '64. S uith Jno. e. July 30, '61, died Aug. 25, '63. Tate Alonzo, e July 30, '61, trans, to Sth I. V. I. Warren Horace T. e. Aug. 15, '61, disd. Aug 14, '64. Wragg Adam, e. Aug. 15, '61, kid. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. '62. Yarnell Wm. e. Sept. 2, '61, died Sept. 5, 1864. VETERANS. Haywood Wm. e. Jan. 22, 1864, trans to Sth I. V. I. as Sergt. Hamley Brijan, e. Jan. 22, 1864. Whipple Frank H. e. Jan. 22, 1864, trans, to non-com. staff as Sergt. Maj. RECRUITS. Austin Chas. E. e. Oct. 3, 1864, disd. July 11, 1862. Anderson Jas. e. Feb. 25, 1865, trans, to 46th I. V. I. Acklin Geo. e June 13, 1864, trans, from Co. A ioqth I.V. I., kid. Feb. "15, 1864. Blanchard Jas. e. Feb. 28, 1865, trans, to 46th I. V. I. Baird Jas. e Aug. 18, 1862, m. o. July 14, 1863. Freeburg Jas. e. Aug. 18, 1862, trans, from 109th I. V. I.,m. o. July 14, 1865. Griffin Jos. e. Nov. 2, 1861, disd. Feb. 23, 1863. Green Edgar H. e. Aug. 18, 1862. trans, to V. R. C. Oct. 27, 1863. Hanley Bryan, e. Oct. 5, 1862, trans, to 8th I. V. I. Humphrey Dennis, e. Aug. 18, 1862, m. o. July 14, '65, as Corpl. Hays Cameron, e. Oct. 17, 1861, trans, to 8th I. V. I. Kuhn Wm. A.e. Aug. 29, 1862, m. o. July 14, 1865. Lawless Jno. e Oct. 20, 1862, trans, to 46th I. V. I. Mather Geo. e. Sept. 28, 1861, trans. Sth I. V. I. Sergt. McGowan Michael, e. Jan. 2/62, died Feb. 4/64, wds. McDermott Michael, e. Sept. 3, 1862. m. o. July 14, '65. Muldom Barney, e Oct. 2, 1S62, trans, to 46th I. V. 1. Picket Christopher, e. Sept. 28, 1861, disd. May 17, '62. Powers Aaron F. e. Feb. 28, 1865. trans, to 8th I. V. 1. Riley Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1861, disd. May 17, 1862. Sewener Mathias, e. Oct. 3, 1861. deserted Aug. 16, '62. StahlChas. e. Aug. 29, 1862, d ed Sei-t. 8, 1864. Scott L vi C. e. Dec. 9, 1864. disd. Feb. 20, 1865 Sweney Eugene, e. Aug. 29, 1S62, m. o. July 14, 1865. Whipple Frmk H. e. Dec. 5. 1861, re-enlisted as vet. White Alex. B. e. Nov 13, 1862, pro. Corpl., trans, to 8th I. V. I. Wright Geo. e. Nov. 13, 1861, kid. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. DRAFTED RECRUITS. Grist Daniel H. e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. July 14. 1865. Morgan \\ m. e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865. Powers C. P. e. Sept. 29, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865. Pearson Meridith, e. Sept. 29, 1864, m. o. Ju'y 14, '65, pro. Corpl. Ruder Jas. H. e. Sept. 29, 1864. m. o. July 14, 1865. Spaulding W. S. e. Sept. 29, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865. Smith Jas. e. Sept. 29, 1864, m. o. July 14. 865. Scott Edward J. e. S-pt. 26, 1864, m. o. June 5, 1865. Whipple Eugene, e. Sept. 28, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865. Worthley Daniel, e. Sept. 28, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865. Company I. First Lieutenant Wm. W. Taggart, enlisted as First Sergeant Aug. 20, 1861. Promoted Second Lieu- tenant, April 24. 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant, Sept. 4, 1862. Resigned April 6, 1863. First Lieutenant Hubert A. McCaleD, enlisted as Sergt. Aug. 20, 1861. Promoted Second Lieut. Feb. 9, 1863. Promote.! First Lieut. April 6, 1863. Promoted Lieut. Col. colored regt. Corpl. Albion G. Burnap, e. Aug. 20, 1861, di>d. July 20, i362. Corpl. Wm. H. Fell, e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 18. '62. PRIVATES. Black Jos. H. e. Aug. 20, 1861, died March 5, '62, wds. Baxter Erastus, e. Aug. 20, 1861, trans, to Sth 1. V. I. Barnhart Muller. e. Aug. 20, 1S61, disd. Jan. 18, 1862. Burgess Jos. e. Sept. 29, 1861, disd. May 2, 1862. Fetter Ferdinand, e. Jan. 10, 1S62, disd. Nov. 28, 1863. Graves Franklin, e. Aug. 20, 1861, died Aug. 21, 1862, prisr. of war. Haskins Wilson, e. Nov. 24, 1861, died May 1, 1863. Hut-on Geo. e. Aug. 20, 1861, disd. Feb. 2, 1862. Hutson Benj. F. e. Aug. 20, 1861, died Nov. 22, 1862. Hinman Chas. D. e. Aug. 20, 1861, Corpl., kid. at Vicksburg, July 2, 1863. Iliff Chas. e. Sept. 25, 1861, died Nov. 21, 1862. M<_-ntz Chas. e. Aug. 20, 1861, disd. May 17, 1S62. Robinson Samuel R. e. Aug. 20, 1861, died March 17, 1862, wds. Sowards Isaac H. e. Aug. 20, 1S61, disd., wds. Woodsoncroft David, e. Aug. 20, '61, m. o. Sept. 16, '64. » History of 12th Infantry. The Twelfth Infantry was called into the service un- der the proclamation of the President, April 6, 1861 ; was mustered into the service for three years, Aug. 1, 1861. It was stationed at Cairo, 111., Bird's Point, Mo., Paducah and Smithland, Ky., until February, when it embarked for Fort Henry, being present at its bombard- ment and surrender. It fought nobly at the memorable battle of Fort Donelson. Loss — 19 killed, 58 wounded, 10 missing. It then moved to Clarksville and Nash- ville, Tenn., on steamer Glendale, and thence on some boat down Cumberland River, and up Tennessee to Pittsburg Landing, participating in that battle. Loss — 109 killed and wounded, and 7 missing. It was in the siege of Corinth, and October 3d and 4th in the battle of Corinth, where it performed a very brilliant part. Total engaged — 225 ; loss — 17 killed. 80 wounded, and 15 missing. The Twelfth was constantly doing active duty, but space forbids us to here follow in detail. It marched across the country to Pulaski, Tenn.; it was in Sherman's March from. Chattanooga tg Atlanta ; took LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 107 an active part in the battle of Allatoona Pass, and was there commanded by Capt. Robt. Kohler, of Rock Island, although his term of service had expired. In action — 161 ; loss — 57 killed and wounded. The Twelfth was in Sherman's March to the Sea, and up through the Carolinas to Washington and thence to Louisville, where it was mustered out, July 16, 1865. 12t7i Infantry (3 mos.) Company B. Captain Phineas B. Rusk, rank April 29. 1861. First Lieutenant Tyler Hale, rank April 29, 1861. Re- entered 3-years' service. Second Lieutenant Henry Stephenson, rank April 29, 1861. Re-entered 3 years' service. Sergt. August Meisenback, m. o. July 12, 1861. Sergt. Jarnell Higgins, m. o. July 12, 1861. Sergt. B. W. Bagley, m. o. July 12, 1861. Corpl. Jas. Day, m. o. July 12, 1861. Corpl. Fred Ebersold, m. o. July 12, 1861. Corpl. C. H. Simmerson, m. o. July 12, 1861. Corpl. Geo. McLaughlin, m. o. July 12, 1861. Musician E. Turner, m. o. July 12, 1861. PRIVATES. Avery Isaac, m. o. July 12, 1861. Beezer Fred, m. o. July 12, 1861. Bagley Alonzo, m. o. July 12. 1861. Brown John, m. o. July 12, 1861. Bergstresser Sam'l, m. o. July 12, 1861. Campbell \Vm. m. o. July 12, 1861. Cook A. L. m. o. July 12, 1861. Carry Jas. A. m. o. July 12, 1861. Colson Luman, m. o. July 12, 1861. Coss Nicholas, m. o. July 12, 1861. Destrewerg Lewis, m. o. July 12, 1861. Dewey Jos. F. m. o. July 12, 1861. Dodge H. C. m. o. July 12, 1861. Dewey Chas. L. m. o. July 12, 1861. Dibble Carmi. m. o. July 12, 1861. Dougias Alex, m. o. July 12, 1861. Frank Philip, m. o. July 12, 1861. Gibbs H. C. m. o. July 12, 1861. Geer Flenvng, m. o. July 12, 1861. GraffC. F. m. o. July 12, 1861. Gillitt D. J. m. o. July 12, 1861. Herzog John, m. o. July 12, 1861. Higgins Tyrus, m. o. July 12, 1861. Hastings Chas. W. m. o. July 12, 1861. Herrington B. K. m. o. July 12, 1861. Henington Henry, m. o. July 12, 1861. Hills Geo. H. m. o. July 12. 1861. Irvin George, m. o. July 12, 1861. Kramer John, m. o. July 12, 1861. Knowel Elias, m. o. July 12, 1861. Lineman Nathan, m. o. July 12, 1861. Leonard E. F. m. o. July 12, 1861. Lee Jas. m. o. July 12, 1861. Liscomb Geo W. m. o. July 12, 1861. Lamb Nemiah, m. o. July 12, 1861. Miller Andrew, m. o. July 12, 1861. Myers Darius, m. o. July 12, 1861. McCIure Thos. m. o. July 12, 1861. Moffat Spencer, m. o. July 12, 1861. Manning J. Q. m. o. July 12, 1861. Mitten John A. m. o. July 12, i86r. McLaughlin E. C. m. o. July 12, 1861. Murphy Madison, m. o. July 12, 1861. McQuiston D. m. o. July 12, t86i. Newell Thos. m. o. July 12, 1861. Neff J. H. m. o. July 12, 1861. Phillips Alex. m. o. July 12, 186 1. Rudy Casper, m. o. July 12, 1861. Ransbarger Geo. m. o. July 12, 1861. Reeder David F. m. o. July 12, 1861. Rodgers J. J. m. o. July 12, i86r. Ray Chas D. m. o. July 12, 1861. Spillman Geo. W. m. o. July 12, 1861. Smith E. H. m. o. July 12, 1861. Smith Allan, m. o. July 12, 1861. Stinebaugh Geo. D. m. o. July 12, 1861. Smith John.m. o. July 12, 1861. Stone Isaac, m. o. July 12, 1861. Scott David, m. o. July 12, 1861. Strowe Chas. J. m. o. July 12, 1861. Skiles John C. m. o. July 12, 1861. Shioenham J. m. o. July 12, 1861. Towner D. M. m. o. July 12, 1861. Wallace Matthew, m. o. July 12, 1861. Westgage D. W. m. o. Ju y 12, 1861. Worseley Wm. N. m. o. July 12, 1861. Wilbur D. A. m. o. July 12, 1861. Wireman T. N. m. o. July 12, 1861. 12th Infantry. First Assistant Surgeon Samuel M. Swan, com. Oct. 6, 1862. Promoted Surgeon mth Regiment. Company B. Capt. J no. Tyler Hale, com. Aug. 1, 1861. Killed in battle at Fort Donelson. Captain Henry S. Stephenson, com. First Lieutenant Aug. i, 1861. Promoted Captain Feb. 16, 1862. Resigned April 24, 1863. Captain Justin D. Towner, com. Second Lieutenant Aug. 1, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant Feb. 16 1862. Promoted Captain April 24, 1863. Resigned Aug. 3, 1864. Captain Thos. S. Moffat, e. Aug. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 1, 1864. Promoted Captain Aug. 3, 1864. Mustered out July 10, 1865. First Lieutenant Daniel J. Gillett, e. Aug. 1. i86r, as Corporal. Promoted Second Lieutenant Jan. 19, 1863. Promoted First Lieutenant April 24, 1863. Resigned June 23, 1865. Second Lieutenant David A. Cook, e. Aug. 1, 1861 as First Sergeant. Prom ted Second Lieutenant Feb. 16, 1862. Resigned Jan. 19, 1863. Second Lieutenant Benj. West, e. Aug. 1, 1861. Re- enlisted as veteran Jan. 1, 1864. Mustered out July 10, 1865, as Sergeant. Com. Second Lieutenant but not mustered. Sergt. Jos.H. Neff, e.Aug.1,'61, died or disd. Aug. 18, '63. Sergt. I os. Lee, e. Aug. 1, i86i,kld. at Fort Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. Corpl. B. K. Harrington, e. Aug. 1, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865 as Sergt. Corpl. Dan. A. Wilber, e. Aug. i,'6i, disd. Aug. 11/64. Corpl. Theo. N. Wierman, e. Sept. 1. 1861, disd. Sept. 16, 1864. PRIVATES. Bankes Wm. e. Sept. 4, iS6r, died or disd. Sept. 26, '62. Barrett Geo. e, Aug. 1, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865. Buffington Allen, e. Aug. 1, '61, died Feb. 27, '62, wds. Cochran Jno. e. Aug. 1, 1861, died or disd. Feb. 22, '62. Coss Nicholas, e. Aug. 1, 1861, died Oct. 16, 1861. Dewey Russell M. e. Aug. 16, 1861. Dodge Loren, e. Aug. 17, 1861, dropped from roll, ab- sent over sixty days. Donneley Robt. e. Sept. 9, 1861, m, o. July 10, 1865. Dowd P. e. Aug. 1, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865 as Corpl. Eckert Jno. e. Aug. 1, 1861. died Nov. 15, 1861, wds. Goodrich Wm. H. e. Sept. 14, 1861, disd. Sept. 25, 1864 Harrold Wm. e. Aug. 1, 1861, died or disd April 9, '62. Harrington Henry, e. Aug. i,'6i, died or disd. Aug. 9*62. Hawk Sam. e. Aug. i, 1861, disd. Aug. 11, 1864. Higgins Tyrus G. e. Sept. 4, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865. Lamb Owen, e. Aug. 1, 1S61, died or disd. July 9, 1862. Manning Jesse, e. Aug. 1, '61, died or oisd. Apl. 30. '62. McLaughlen E. e. Sept. 4, 1861, disd. Sept. 16, 1864. Messenger M. e. Aug. 23, 1861, died April 6, 1862, wds. Mills Henry, e. Aug. 25, 1861, m. o. ) uly 10, 1865. Marrow Andrew B. e. Sept. 1, 1861, died or disd. Aug. 7, 1862. Murry Alex. e. Aug. 20, 1861, died June 11, 1862. 'Moffit Daniel \V. e. Nov. 1, '61, died or disd. July 19, '62. Reynolds Shephard, e. Aug. 1, 1861, died or disd. Feb. 22, 1862. Rogers J. J. e. Aug. 1, 1861, disd. March 24, 1864 to en- list as Hospital Steward U. S. A. Spencer Stephen, e. Aug. 28, 1861, missing at Fort Don- elson, Feb. 15, 1862. Stinebaugh Geo. D. e. Aug. 1, '61, died Apl. 24/62, wds. Towner jno. e. Sept. 21, 1861, disd. Sept. 25, 1864. Ward Lewis S. disd. Warner A. B. e. Aug. 1, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865. Willsey Jno. e. Aug. 117, 1861, kid. at Fort Donelson, Feb. 15. 1862. Yockey Philip, e. Aug. 1, '61, died or disd. Feb. 22, '62. IDS LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. RECRUITS. Harrington H. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1866. Duncan Samuel, e. Oct. 21, 1864, m. o. May 31, 1865. Duncan Jas. e. Oct. 21, 1864, m. o. May 31, 1865. Furgerson Levi. e. Oct. 19, 1864, m. o, July 12, 1865. Company D. McVey Jesse R. e. Oct. 22, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865. Company H. Crooker Lucien B. e. Aug. 4, 1861, deserted Aug. 6. '61, Company I. Corpl. Jno. B. Barrals, e. July 24, 1861. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Porter David H. e. Oct. 10, 1861, disd. July 4, 1862. Reed Jno. F. 1. Oct. 10, 1861. disd. July 4, 1862. Martin Thos. e. Oct. 15, 1861. 13th Infant)'!/. The Thirteenth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was or- ganized under the Ten-Regiment Bill, at Dixon, Illi- nois, May 9, 1861. and mustered into United States' service May 24, 1861. June i6;h, ordered to Casey- ville, by rail ; July 6th, to Rolla, Missouri, by rail ; October 10, 1861, ordered to Springfield, Missouri ; November 10, 1861, ordered back to Rolla ; remained during the winter in Rolla. March 6, 1862, marched via Springfield, to Pea Ridge, Arkansas ; t'tence, via Keitsville, to Batesville ; and thence to Helena. Ar- kansas, arriving on the 14th of July, 1S62. July 9, 1864, regiment was consolidated with Fifty-sixth Illi- nois Infantry Volunteers. Company C. Beebe Geo. H. e. May 24, 1861. On detached service from Nov. 14, 1862. Company E. Corpl. Jas. R. Neir, e. May 24, '61, disd. April 22, '62, disab. Corpl. Robt. Skinner, e. May 24. '61. died Dec. 23, '63, wds. PRIVATES. Atwood Geo. W. e. May 24,'6i. disd. Feb. i5,'68, disab. Antol To:al, e. May 24, 1861, died July 30, 1863. Boyles Philip, e. May it, 1861, died Feb. 5,1863. Burbank Jno. e. May 24. 1861, di-d. Sept. 8, '63, disab. Erickson Erick.e. May 24. 1861, m. o. lune 18, 1864. Fox Francis M. o. May 24, 1861, m.o. June 18, 1864. Grummon Judson, e. May 24. 1861, m. o. June 18, 1864. Hough Joshua, e, May 24, 1861, deserted May 1, 1862' McNett Martin, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 18, 1864. McGilvery Paul D. e. Slav 24, '61, deserted Mch. 24,63. Neer Jno. W. e. May 24, 1S61, m. o. June 18, 1864. Root Riziner, e. M y 24, 1861, kid at Chickasaw Bayou, Dec, 29, 1862. Serene A. B. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 18, '64, Sergt. Seaman Henry' J- e. May 24, 1861, kid. at Ringold, Ga., Nov. 27, 1863. Sheridan Aaron, e. May 24,'6i,m. o. June 18, '64, Corpl. Tripp Perry' G. e. May 24,1861, disd. Sept. 8, '6;, disab. Trombla Daniel, e. May 24, 1861, disd, Dec. 3,'6i. disab. Trowbridge S. H. e. May 24. 1S61, died April 28, 1863. ValderOle H. e. May 24, 1861, prmt. Corpl. Von Order Speed, e. May 24, 1861, disd. Sept. 20. 1861. Wright Henry, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 18, 1864. RECRUITS. Courtright Benj. B. e. May 25, 1861, m.o. June 18. '64 as Sergt. Clemen« Louis, e. May 25, 1861, m. o. June 18, 1864. I larnell Thos. e. Aug. 25, 1861, died July 1, 1863, wds. Hinkley E. C. e. May 25, 1861. m.o. Tune 18, 1864. Henry Wallace, e. Aug. 25, 1861, died Sept. 16, 1861. Hinkley Jared M. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 18, 1864, as Sergt. Lanig Wm. e. May 25, 1861, m. o. June 18, 1864. Morgan Geo. e. May 25, 1E61, m. o. June 18, 1864. Quinhsk Patrick H. e. May 24, 1861, dishon. disd. April 21 , 1S63. Reed Francis E. e. May 25, 1861, m. o. June 18,1864. Swarthout Jno. R. e. May 24. 1861. d ed Aug. 3, 1863. \ an Sickle Jno. e.May 25, 61, pris.war, m. o. June 8. '65. Company K. Suddock Robt. e. Jan. 1,64, trans. Co. I. 56th 1. V. 1 20th Infantry. The Twentieth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was or- ganized at Joliet, 111., May 14, 1861. Mustered into the United States service for three years, June 13, 1861, by Captain T. G. Pitcher. U. S. A. Left Joliet, June 18th, by order of Gov. Yatfs, and proceeded to Alton, 111.; July 6th, moved to St. Louis Arsenal ; io'.h, moved to Cape Gerardeau ; 12th, Birds' Point ; October 17th, Cape Gtrardeau ; 19th, Fredricktown ; and on the 20th had an engagement with the enemy under Jeff Thomp- son, victorious ; Jan. 14, 1862, accompanied Gen. Grant on reconnoisance in Kentucky toward Columbus ; 20th, returned to Bird's Point ; Feb. 2d, moved to Fort Henry: 4th, occupied Fort; nth, arrived before Fort Donelson ; was engaged in three days' battle ; arrived at Pittsburg Landing, March 24th'; was engaged in battle of Shiloh, April 6th and 7tn ; left position before Corinth, June 3d, arriving at Jackson 8th ; went to Os- tenaula, Aug. 14th ; fought battle of Britton's Lane, Sept. 1st ; returned to Jackson 4th ; left Jackson, N v. 8th ; arrived at LaGra >ge nth ; left Nov. 27th ; arrived at Holly Springs 30th ; left Holly Springs, Dec. 1st ; crossed Tallahatchie River 3d, and ; rrived at Oxford ; returned to Tallahatchie River 24th Dec, 1862. Mus- tered out July 16, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. Arrived at Chicago July 19, 1865, for final payment and discharge. Company D. Brown John. e. Jan. 14, '65, sub, deserted July 3, '65. Cooper Thos. e. Jan. 12, 1865, sub, m. o. July 16, 1865. Murphy Sam'l, e. Jan. 14, iS65, sub. never reported to Co. Riley John, e. Sept. 27, 1864, drafted. Swartz Aug. J. B. e. Jan. 13, 1865, sub. never reported to Co. Wilson John, e. Jan. 12, 1865, sub. m. o. July 16, 1865. Company E. Adock Wm. e. Oct. 20, '64, never reported to Co. Company F. Coburn Martin V. e. June 13, i86i,di>d. April 13, '62, disab. Brown Webster H. e. June 13, 1861, disd. Oct. 23, 1862. Company G. Jones Alonzo, e. Oct. 6, '64, drafted, never reported to Co. Company H Captain Victor H. Stevens, t. as First Sergeant June 13, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant Nov. 1, 1861. Promoted Captain Nov. 16, 1862. Killed in battle. May 12, 1863. First Lieutenant Ira Blanchard, e. as Sergeant June 13 1861. Re-enlist d as veteran Jan. 5,1864. Com. First Lieutenant April 20, 1865. Mustered out July 16, 1865. Sergt. Ira Blanchard, e. June 13, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864. disd. June 8, 1865, disab. Corpl. DeWitt C. Higgins, e. June 13. '61, kid. at Fort Donelson, Feb. 15. 1862. Corpl. Oscar B. I- hampney, e. June 13, '61, disd. July 31, 1862, wds. Corpl. Moses L. Tullis, e. June 13, '61, disd. Nov. 20, 1861, disab. Musician Michael Hogan, e. June 13, '61, disd. June 13, 1864. PRIVATES. Buck H. Noble, e. June 13, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, disd. Mch. 27, 1865. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 109 Crane Solomon, e. June 13, '6i,disd. Nov. 6, '6i,disab. Forbes Wm. e. June 13, '6x, died May 24, '63, wds. Folsom N. B. e. June 13, 1861, disd. Jan. ig, . Folsom H. J. e. June 13, 1861, disd. Aug. ir, '62, wds. Gilmer Allen, e. June 13, 1S61, died Mch. 12, '^2, wds. Hardy Sylvanus, e. June 13. 1861, rc-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 16. 1865. Julian Thos. e. June 13, '61, disd. Nov. 20, '£1, disab. Keep Jno. O. e. June 13, 1861, disd. July 23, '62, wds. Milhken Oscar C. e. June 13, 1861, trans, to Signal Corps, Sept. 7, 1863. Molter Amos e. June 13, '61, disd. Sept. 9, '62, disab. Mcfuson Alex. e. June 13, '61, drowned at La Salle, 111., Dec. 20, 1862. Mundy Thos. e. June 13, 1861, deserted Aug. 18, 1862. Palmei Geo. F. e. June 13, 1861, disd. June 13, 1864. Robinson John, e. June 13, '61, died at Tonica, III., May 19, 1862. Ross Norman L. e. June 13, 1861, disd. June 13, 1864. Schous Henry, e. June 13, '61, died at Savannah, Ga., April 23, 1862. Schrider John H. D. e. June 13, '61, kid. at Shiloh April 6, 1862. Slater Hugh E. e. June 13, '61, disd Mch. 17, '62, disab. Walrath Aaron R. e. June 13, '61, re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 16, 1865, as Sergt. Ward M. L. e. June 13, 1S61, disd. June 13, 1864. Porter Albert, e. |an. 5, 1864, vet. m. o. July 16, 1S65. Van Hoosen A. Duane, e. Jan. 5, '64, vet. m. o. July 16, 1865. RECRUITS. Eaton Francis S. kid. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. HillWm. C. e. Sept. 8, 1862, m. o. July 16, '65, Corpl. Keep Reuben F. disd. Julv 23, 1862. wds. Palmer Warren \V. trans, to bignal Corps, Sept. 27, '63. Sherwood. Stephen, e. Aug. 12, '62, died at Springfield, 111., Sept. 24, 1862. Wheeler Loyal E. e. Aug. 26, '62 m. o. June 5, 1865. Kelley Martin, e. Sept. 30, 1864, m. o. June 5, 1865. Moore Patrick, e. Sept. 26, 1S64, m. o. June 5, 1865. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Burck Michael, e. Jan. 21, 1865. Cooper Edward, e. M. rch23, 1865, m. o. May n, 1865. Dempsey Jos. e. Oct. 22, 1864. Greenwood Jas. e. Jan 21, 1865, deserted Feb. 7, 1865. Hammond E. P. e. Jan. 10, 1865. LeRock Jas. e. Oct. 21, 1864. McCuliflf David, e. Oct. 21, 1864. Mott Walter, e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. July 5, 1865. •Sleezer Geo. M. e. Sept. 26, '64, died in Gen'l Hos- pital, Nov. 13, 1864. Simons Thos. e. Jan. 21, 1865, deserted Feb. 7, 1865. Ward Daniel, e. Jan. 21, 1865. Wademan Jas. e. Mch. 23, 1865, m. o. May^n, 1865. 23d Infantry. The Twenty-third Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Chicago, 111., May 17, 1861. It was known as the "Irish Brigade," and mustered into United States' service by Capt. T. G. Pitcher, U. S. A., June 15, 1861. July 14, 1861, moved to Quincy, 111., and thence to St. Louis Arsenal, Mo.; 21st, m. ved to Jefferson City. In the month of August, expedi- tions were made to Hickory Hill, Mount Pleasant, Sed,alia and other points. Sept. 1st, moved to Lexing. ton ; arrived gth, and commenced fortifying. On the evening of the nth, the advance guard of the enemy drove in our pickets. The garrison numbered 2,780 men. On the 12th, the enemy, 10,000 strong, under Major General Price, with a battery of six guns, at- tacked the works. Fierce fighting continued until night, when the enemy were compelled to retire. On 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th, out-posts and detach- ments were const.intiy engaged. At 8 o'clock, a. m., of the 18th, the enemy, 18,000 strong, with thirteen pieces of artillery, assaulted the works. Without in- termission, the battle raged day and night, until 4 o'clock P. M., on the 20th, when, without bread or water, ammunition or hope of re-inforcements, Lexing- ton was sui rendered. Killed and wounded of the regi- ment, 107 men. Killed and wounded of the enemy, 800. The regiment was paroled. Oct. 8, 1861, it was mus- tered out of service at St. Louis, Mo., by order of Major General Fremont. Dec. 10th, it was restored to order of Major General McClellan. Recruited at Camp Douglas, and guarded prisoners until June 14, 1862, when it moved to Harper's Ferry, Va ; 24th of June, moved to New Creek, Va., where it built Fort Fuller ; Sept. 1st, moved with orders to protect Clarks- burg. Va.; 3d, advanced to Parkersburg. in each case saving the towns threatened. Nov. 10, 1862, companies B, D and K, Major Moore commanding, attacked Gen. Imboden, on South Fork of Potomac, captured 40 pris- oners, 16 head of beef cattle and several hundred hogs, intended for the rebel army ; 26th of December, Major Moore took command of the regiment ; Jan. 3, 1863, moved at 10 o'clock p. m. A forced march of forty miles in nineteen hours, to re-inforce Col. Washburne, who was attacked by rebel Gen. Jones. The enemy fled. April 3, 1863, assigned to Fifth Brigade, First Division, Eighth Army Corps, Col. Mulligan com- manding Brigade and Lieut. Col. Jas. Quirk, the regiment. 25th of April, moved to Grafton ; same day Co. G, Capt. Wallace, was attacked at Greenland Gap, by Gen. Jones, at the head of 3,000 men, and, after a fight of five hours, was captured and sent to Richmond. April 26th, regiment engaged the advance of Imboden's force at Phillippi ; April 28th, companies B, F and I moved o Rowlesburg. to relief of Sixth Virginia Infantry ; 29th, Co. K, Capt. Dan Quirk, moving to aid of Federal forces at Fairmount, fought enemy under Gen. Jones ; July 6th, regiment moved to Hedgesville and Bock Creek, and was engaged in skir- mishing with Gen. Lee's forces ; Aug. 16th, arrived at Petersburg; Sept. 4th, engaged and routed the enemy under Gen. Imboden, in the Gap, at Petersburg ; Sept. nth, Co. I, Capt. Fitzgerald, attacked the rebel Capt. McNeil, on South Fork ; Oct. 29th, regiment was assigned to Second Brigade and Second Division, Dept. West Virginia, Lieut. Col. Quirk commanding regi- ment, Col. Mulligan commanding Division ; Nov. 8th, moved to support Gen. Averill, who engaged the rebel Gen. Echoles, at Louisburg ; 9th, moved to attack Im. boden, who fled. Mustered out July 24, 1865, at Richmond, Va.; arrived at Chicago July 30, 1865, for final pay and discharge. Lieutenant Colonel Sam'l Simison, com. as Captain Co. D, June 15, 1861. Promoted Lieutenant Col- onel, Sept. 6, 1864. Transferred to Field and Staff as consolidated. Quarter Master Thos. Hickey, com. 1st Lieutenant Co. H, June 15, 1861. Promoted Quarter Master, Ian. 26, 1862. Honorably disd. Aug. 29, 1864. Hospital Steward Wm. Cooper, Nov. 20, 1861. Disd. Dec. 14, 1864, disab. Company D. First Lieutenant Thos. McClure, com. June 15, 1861. Term expired Aug. 2, 1864. Second Lieutenant Jas. E. Hadson.com. June 15, 1S61. Promoted Captain Co. D. 53d I. V. I. Second Lieutenant Patrick Pillion, com. July 29, 1862. Killed July 3, 1864. First Sergt. Jno. H. Mills, m. o. June 18, 1864. Sergt. Daniel W. Maltby, m. o. June 18, 1864. Sergt. Geo. W. Rawson, m. o. June 18, 1864. Sergt. Boyd D. Simison, m. o. June 18, 1864. Ser_t. Wm. Wilson, m. o. June 18, 1864. Corpl. David Costine, re-enlisted as Vet. Corpl. Jno. Ward, m. o. June 18, 1864. PRIVATES. Arres Chas. failed to report at re-organization. Ballou M. J. failed to report at re-organization. Benlow Oscar, failed to report at re-oiganization. Beal Abner F. failed to report at re-organization. Beal Geo. H. failed to report at re-organization. Butterfield Geo. L. failed to report at re-organization. Burns Jno. failed to report at re-organization. Burnes Jas. failed to report at re-organization. Burk Jas. failed to rejoin Co. Behel Miller F. pro. hergt. Major. Carter Jno. T. failed to report at re-organization. Carter Justus, failed to report at re-organization. Clark Jno. M. failed to report at re-organ zation. Dickinson R. H. failed to report at reorganization. Davis Job, failed to report at re-orgamzanon. Farrell Dennis, failed to report at re organization. Felch Isaac N. failed to report at re-organization. 110 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Gillett Jno. A. failed to report at re-organization. Hudson Jas. E. trans, to 53d I. V. I. Nov. 13. 1861. Huston D. L. failed to report at re-organization. Hyde H . H. failed to report at re-organization. Heickle Geo. fail -d to report at re -organization. Hoar Geo. W. disd. March 21, 1862, disab. Hall Henry H. failed to report at re-organization. Hallock Henry, failed to report at re-organization. Hatch Chas. O. failed to report at re-organization. Halverson H. F. failed to report at re-organization. Knapp Chas. C. deserted Feb. 7, 1S62. Kilborn Thos. failed to report at re-organization. Kinslow Albert S. failed to report at re-organization. Larkins Eugene, failed to report at re-organization. Lenegham Michael, failed to report at re-organization. Lagan Jas. failed to report at re organization. Lacey Wm. disd. to join U. S. Cav. Mother Samuel D. failed to report at re-organization. Mitchell D. L. failed to report at re-organization. McLaughlin J. K. failed to report at re-organization. McCray A. A. failed to report at re-organization. McGinnis Jno. failed to report at re-organization. McGregor Jno. failed to report at re-organization. Moran David, failed to report at re-organizati n. McGregor J. R. failed to report at re-organization. Norton Warren H. failed to report at re-organization. Norton William H. failed to report at re-organization. Norton A. H. trans, to 4th 111. Cav., Co. I. Olson Jno. failed to report at re-organization. Peters Jno. H. failed to report at re-organization. Perkins C. W. failed to report at re-organization. Palmers C. M. failed to report at re-organization. Phillips Jno. W. faded to report at re-organization. Perry J. B. failed to report at re-organization. Perkins Orson, failed to report at re-organization. Pine Russell D. failed to report at re-organization. Price Richard C. died March 23, 1863. Perkins Edson, failed to report at re-organization. Ross Frank, failed to report at re-organization. Rockaband Chas. failed to repo t at re-organization. Root Oscar, failed to report at re-organization. Roach Jas. failed to report at re-organization. Streeter E. H. failed to report at re-organization. Scott W. D. disd. March 21, 1862, disab. Scully Wm. died at Washington, D. C, Dec. 18, 1862. Sickles Wm. failed to report at re-organization. Stowe Norman B. failed to report at re-organization. Terry U. J. failed to report at re-organization. Temple Jos. failed to report at re-organization. Thomas E. E. failed to report at re organization. Winslow J o. failed to rep >rt at re-organization. Wright Jos. C. failed to report at re-organization. Winslow L. W. failed to report at re-organization. Williams Jno. failed 10 report at re-organization. Williams Wm. M. failed to report at re organization. Williams Harvej , failed to report at re-organization. Wald Chas. failed to report at re-organization. Wing Chas. failed 10 report at re-organization. Watson C. failed to report at re-organization. RECRUITS. Agnew Frank, failed to report at re-organization. Anderson Oley, e. March 14, 1862. Blue A. J. e. Nov. 30. 1861 , failed to rejoin Co. Bennett Abraham, disd. April 9. 1863 disab. Bagley Wm. e. Jan. 20, 1862. dUd. July 24,1862, disab. Brown Joel J. e. Feb. 22, 1862, deserted April 5, 1862. Behel Levi E. e. Dec. 7, 1861, d >d. Aug. 6, 1862, disab. Crittenden I. L. failed to report at re-organization. Connor Thos. e. Dec. 24, 1 :^ 1 . Cowans Jno. e. May 17, 1S62, re-enlisted as Vet., Mch. 8. 1864. Galhgher John,m. o. July 24, 1863, re-enlisted as Vet. March, deserted :unc4, 1864. Gnver Lyman, tailed to report at re-organization. Gussline H. J. failed to report at re-organizati n. Gleason Dennis, e. Much 20, '62, deserted Apl. 28, '62. Inrel John, e. Dec. 23, 1S61, disd. to join 1st U.S. Cav. Kernan Jas e. April n, '6^, disd. to join 1st U. S. Cav. Ketchum Eh M. e. Sept. 1, 1862, m. o. May 31, 1865. Klakamp Martin, e. March 17, 1S62, Corpl., trans, to Co. B consolidated. Laird Wm. e. Dec. 24, 1862. McKeel Jas. M. e. Nov. 28, 1861, First Sergt., disd., term ex. McClure Jno. W., m. o. July 6, 1864. McGraw Thos. e. Nov 24, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Mulford Wm. B. e. Dec. 10, 1S61, pro. Q. M. Sergt. Phillips A. V. B. e. Dec. 14, 1861. Phillips Mellville D. e. Sept. 1, 1862, m. o. June 13, '65. Palmer Wm A. e. Jan. 22, '62, disd. July 28, '62, disab. Reinhart J. R. e. March 17, 1S62, disd., term ex. Skinner I. L. pro. to Principal Musician. Tamfling H. S. e. Nov. 27, 1861, disd., term ex. Williams Wm. failed to report at re-organization. Winters C. H. failed to report at re-organization. Way Eli>ha, m. o. July 16, 1864. Wickizer Wm. B. Arnold Henry, e. Nov. 30, 1861, disd., term ex. Bennett Chas. N. e. Dec. 7, 1861, disd. to join 1st U. S. Cav. Bennett Geo. O. e. Jan. 18, 1862. disd., term ex. Kelly Phillip, e. Nov. 24, 1861, deserted Sept. 27, 1862. Manin Jno. e. Dec. 28, 1861, kid. at Cumberland, Md., Feb. g, 1863. Martin Geo. e. Jan. 7, 1862 deserted Aprils, 1862. Pridegeon I. e. Nov. 30, i86r, re-enlisted as Vet., m.o. July 24, r865. Snydam Jno. H. e. Nov. 29, 1861. Tourtellotte Abraham, e. L>ec. 7,.'6i, disd. Maj'29,'62. Company F. Captain David P. Moriarty, com. June 15, 1S61. Mus- tered out Sept. 14, 1864. First Lieutenant Lawrence Collins, com. June 15, 1861. Mustered out tor promotion, Feb. 6, 1862. First Lieutenant Patrick O'Kane, com. Second Lieu- tenant, June 15, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant, Feb. 9, 1862. Term expired Sept. 14, 1864. Second Lieutenant Stuart S. Allen, com. Feb. 9, 1862. Transferred to Co. E, consolidated. Sergt. Owen O'Maley, m. o. June 19, 1864. PRIVATES. Atkinson Jno. failed to report at re-organization. Allen Jno. failed to report at re-organization. Barrell Jas. failed to report at re-organization. Burns Peter, failed to rep rt at re-organization. Brener I no, failed to report at re-organization. Carroll Jas. failed to report at re-organization. Cummins Jno. m. o. June 19, 1864. Coughlin Thos. failed to report at re-organization. Clemey Patrick, failed to report at re-organization. Crow Jno. failed to report at re-organization. Cummins M. failed to report at re-organization. Cox Jno. deserted June 12, 1863. Conden Wm. failed to report at re-organization. Cronin Tim. failed to report at re-organization. Daley Jas. m. o June 19, 1864. Denning Abrahan. , failed to report at re-organization. Doyle Patrick, failed to report at re-organization. Fulton Samuel, failed to report at re-organization. Fury Thos. failed to report at re-organizaiion. Flanigan M. failed to report at re-organization, Franzenberg Wm. failed to report at re-organization. Gorman Phillip, failed to report at re-organization. Galovely Andrew, failed to report at re-organization. Glynn Michael, failed to report at re-organization. Hefferon Jas. failed to report at re-organization. Hays Bartholomew, failed to report at re- organization. Hurly Jno. failed to report at re-organization. Johnson Robt. failed to report at re-i rganization. Kelloo Patrick, re-enlisted as Vet. March 8, 1864, disd. fur disab. Kramer Peter A. failed to report at re-organization. Keating E. failed to report at re-organization. Kennedy Jas. failed to report at re-organization. Lee Jas. re-enlisted as Vet. March 8, 1804, deserted May 3r, 1864. Landsdown A. fai ed to report at re-organization. Lee Martin, failed to report at re-organization. Martin Jno. McCarty T. failed to report at re-organization. McMahcn H. failed to report at re-crganiz ition. Murphy Nicholas, failed to report at re-organization. Murphy Daniel, failed to report at re-organization. Meagher Andrew, failed to report at re-organization. Montgomery Jno. failed to report at re-organization. N eagle Jno. faded to report at re-organization. X oner Jno. failed to report at re-organization. f t'.Meara Patrick, failed to report at re-organization. O'Donnell F. failed 10 report at re-organization. Riley Wm. m.o. June 19. 1864. Read Jeremiah, failed to report at re-organization. Sevit Goodwin D. failed to report at re-organizat.on. Smallman C. failed to report at re-organization. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Ill Sullivan M. accidentally shot June 30, 186^. Tobin \Vm. failed to report at re-organization. Watson Wm. failed to report at re-oganization. RECRUITS. Bradley Jno. e. March 15, 1862, deserted Feb. 4. 1863. Flinn Jno. e. Aug. 10. 1862, deserted Sept. 27, 1862. Kennedy Jno. e. Feb. 2. 1862, disd. term ex. McGrath P. deserted July 6, 1863. McDonald Jas. wounded and captured July 24, 1864. O'Kane Oiven, e. Feb. 2,1862, deserted June 4, 1862. Raycraft Thos. failed to report at re-organization. Young Wm. B. e. March 15, 1862, died at Grayville, June 7, 1862. Company G. Meath Jno. deserted June 1, 1862. Company H. Captain Chas. Coffee, com. June 15, 1861. Term ex- pired 1864. Sergt. Jas. Mclnhill. Sergt. Jas. McCheery. Sergt. Edward Battle, re-enlisted as vet. March 8, 1864, m. o. July 24, 1865. Sergt. Geo. Marsh, disd. April 1, 1863. Coipl. Jas. Mullanay, failed to report at re-organization. Corpl. P. Rattigan, disd. April 1, rS63,disec. 1, 1861. Promoted Captain Co. H, Nov. 10, 1862. Resigned Dec. 8, 1862. Company I. Captain Geo. W. Fuchs, com. First Lieutenant, June 16, 1861. Promoted Captain, Dec. 1, 1861. Re- signed March 1, 1862. Sergt. Albert Schaefer, e. July 8, 1861, disd. July 24, 1862, disab. Sergt. Theo. Horn, e. July 8, 1861, disd, May 1, 1863, disab. Corpl. Leo Plene, e. July 8. 1861, deserted Sept., 1S62. Corpl. Chas. Rohde, e. July 8, '61, disd. July 24, '62, disab. Corpl. Frank Kaiser, e. July 8, 61, capt'd at Chicka- mauga, Sept. 20, 1863. Corpl. Adam He>s e. July 8, '61, died at Kingston, Ga., June 6, 1864. Adam Simon, e. July 8, 1861, capt'd at Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863. Musician Carl Gregerich, e. July 8, 1861, m. o. Aug. 6, 1864. Musician Shrig or Ihrig, e. July 8, 1861, m. o. Aug. 6, 1864. PRIVATES, Andrews Chas. e. July 8. 1861, disd. Feb. 13, 1862. Berger Jacob, e. July 8, '61, kid. at Chaplin Hills, Ky., Oct. 8, .1862. Brown Geo. B.e. ]uly 8, 1861, absent sick at m. o. Burger F. e. July 8, 1861, m. o. Aug. 6, 1864, as Corpl. Dietrich Martin, e. July 8, 1861, m. o. Aug. 6. 1864. Fiedler Aug. e. July 8, 1861, disd. Oct. 13, 1862, disab. Fischer Chas. e. July 8, 1861, disd. Aug. 9, 1862, disab. Flick John, July 8, 1861, m. o. Aug. 6, 1864, as Sergt. Frankenhaewser Chas. e. July 8, '61, disd Aug. io,'62, disab. Gerloff Fred'k, e. July 8, 1861, trans, to V. R. C. Nov. 15, 1863. Hess John, e. July S, 1861, kid. at Chaplin Hills, Ky., Oct. 8, 1862. Kamenich H. e. July 8, 1861, kid. at Chaplin Hills, Ky.,Oct. 8, 1862. Kein Martin, e. July 8, 1861, m. o. Aug. 6, '64, Sergt. Keller Conrad, e. July 8, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 12, 1864, m. o. July 31, 1865. Krueger Julius, e. July 8, 1861, m. o. Aug. 6, 1864. Metzger Ernst, e July 8, 1861, disd. Feb. 3, '63, wds. Mundt Edward, e. July 8, 1861. m. o. Aug. 6, 1864. Meyr Valentine, e. July 8, 1861, m. o. Aug. 6, '64, as Corpl. O'Rourke Barney, e. Julv 8, 1861, m. o. Aug. 6, 1864. Purncker John, e. July 8, 1S61, m. o. Aug. 6, '64, First Sergeant. Reisen H. E. e. July 8, i86i,disd. May 15, '62, disab. Reitz Gottfried, e. July 8, 1S61, kid. at Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863. Relinger Peter, e. July 8. 1861, died Oct. 20, '62, wds. Recer Stephen, e. July 8, 1861, did. Jan. 12, '62, disab. Rinck John, e. July 8, 1861, died at Chicago, Dec. 4, 1863. Schwirtz Thos. e. July 8, '61, m. o. Aug. 6, 64, C.-rpl. Tanzy John, e. July 8, 1861, deserted Jan. 1, 1863. Temure Henry, e. July 8, 1861. m. o. Aug. 6, 1864. Walofska B.e. July 8, i86i,disd. July 14, '62, disab. Weber Fred'k, e. July 8. '61, died at New Albany, Ind., Jan. 20, 1863. Wiegett Jacob, e. July 8, 1861, disd. May 15, '62,disab. RECRUITS. Bichel Peter, e. Mch. 20, 1862, disd. Mch. 2, '63, disab. Bertsch Geo. trans, to headquarters for assignment. First Jos. trans, to V. R. C. Nov. 15, 1863. Gassenschmidt Anton, re-tnlisted as vet. Feb. 12,1864, m. o. July 31, 1865. Glasser F. di-d. June 4, 1863. disab. Herizel Gustave, e. Jan. 4, 1864, see new Co. A. Rose Henry, e. Feb. 26, i862,see new Co. A. Shaefe E. e. Feb. 1. 1862. see new Co. A. Schmidt Jos. e. Mch. 12, 1862, see new Co. A. Seely F. H. desened in 1862. Haeberle Jacob, e. Mch. 27, 1865. 26th Infantry. The Twenty-sixth was mustered into the X3 . S. ser- vice with seven companies, at tamp Putler, 111.. Aug. 31,1861, and were ordered to Quincy, 111., to protect thai place. Not being properly armed, hickory clubs were substituted. Prior to Jan. 1st, three more com- panies joined them, completing the organization. The Twenty- sixth was stationed for a time at Hannibal, Mo., and then at Commerce, where they were assigned to Gen. Plun.mer's Brigade. Were engaged at New Madrid, intercepted flying enemy from Island No. 10, taking many prisoners. Joined expediti >n against Fort Pillow. Returning proceeded up the Ohio and Ten- nessee rivers to Pittsburg Landing. Was in siege of Corinth. Was engaged at Farmington. Wasstationed at Danville, Miss. \Vas engaged at Inka. Was at battle of Corinth. Was in Holly Springs campaign. Thence to Oxford, Miss. Did provost duty at LaGrange. Tenn. Was at Qollierville, Tenn.. three months fortifying the place and doing good service fighting guerillas. June 7, 1863, moved through Memphis to Haines' Bluff. Regiment went into camp at Oak Ridge, where it staid until after capture of Vicksburg. Followed the retreat- ing forces of Johnson. The Twenty-sixth then maiched across the country to Chattanooga. Was at battle of Mission Ridge, losing over 100 men . Followed the retreating foe. Then went to the relief of Burn»ide at Knoxville. Returned to Bridgeport and thence to Scottsboro, Ala. Jan. 1, 1864, of 515 men for duty, 463 re-enlisted as veterans. After veteran furlough, re- turned to Scottsboro, and in May started on Atlanta campaign. On mustering out of old officers, Capt. Ira J. Bloomfield, of Co. K, was made Colonel. The regi- ment followed Hood when he passed around Atlanta into Northern Georgia. The Twenty-sixth was on Sherman's great march to the sea, and through the Carolinas. Participated in battle of Griswoldville, taking of Fort McAllister, and battle of Bentonvjlle. Marched from Goldsboro through Raleigh and Rich- mond to Washington. Was transported by boat from Petersburg, Va., to Louisville, Ky., and was mustered out Julv 20, 1865, receiving final pay and discharge at Springfield, 111., July 2Sth, and disbanded. Company B. Shaw John, e. Feb. 25, 1865. Company E. Captain Amos F. Jaquis, com. Aug. 15, 1861. Re- signed Dec. 5, 1862. Captain Jno. S. Lathrop, com. Second Lieutenant Aug. 15, 1861. Promoted first Lieutenant Sept. 8, 1862. Promoted Captain Dec. 5, 1S62. Term ex- pired Oct. 29, 1864. First Lieutenant Azro C. Putnam, com. Aug. 15, 1861. Resigned Sept. 8, 1862. First Lieutenant Ralph W. Buchanan, e. as First Ser geant Aug. 2, 1861. Promoted Second Lieu tenant Sept. 8, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Dec. 5, 1S62. Term expired Oct. 29, 1864. Second Lieutenant Adelbert Osborn, e. as Sergeant Aug. 2, 1S61. Promoted Second Lieutenant Dec. 5, 1862. Resigned Aug. 9, 1864. Second Lieutenant Louis Pruss, e. Aug. 2, 1861. Re- enlisted as veteran Jan. 1, 1864. Com. Second Lieutenant July 20, 1S65. Mustered out (as Sergeant) July 20, 1865. Sergt. A. F. Brown, e. Aug. 2, 1S61, disd. July 16, 1S62, disab. Sergt. Jno. C. Campbell, e. Aug. 2, 1861, as 1st Sergt., disd. Aug. 14. 1864, term expired. Sergt. Jos. H. Pratt, e. Aug. 2, 1S61, pro. Com. Sergt. Corpl. "Geo. W. Thomas, e. Aug. 2, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, '64, m. o. July 26, '65. Corpl. Felix Sigler, e. Aug. 2, 1861. 1 1 m 'M &. &£t. COUNTY CLERK OTTAWA . LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 115 Corpl. Francis Lothrop, e. Aug. 2, 1861, pro. Sergt., served 3 mos. nth 111., disd. Aug. 14, '64, term ex. Corpl. Zemas Mitchell, e. Aug 2, '61, re-en isted as vet. Jan. 1, '64, Sergt., killed it Atlanta, July 22, '64. Corpl. Simon Thompson, e. Aug. 2, 1861, disd. Aug. 14, 1864, term expired. Corpl. Chas. A. Mulador, e. Aug. 2, 1861, died at La (irange, Tenn., Jan. 16, 1863. Musician Wm. Hammond, e. Aug. 2, 1861, died at Black River, Sept. 24, 1863. Wagoner Jos. A. Brown, e. Aug. 2, 1861, deserted Oct. 4, 1862, now in Mississippi Marine Brigade. PRIVATES. Arthur Augustus, e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865, as Sergt. Brown Isaac, e. Aug. 2, 1861, Corpl., killed at Mission Ridge, Nov. 25, 1863. Bardwell Silas W. e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1. 1864, m. o. Julv 15. 1865. Blain F. M. e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865. Babcock Thos. e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865. Babcock Chas. e. Aug. 2, 1861, pris. of war, m. o. May 15, 1865. Bander F. e. Sept. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865. Cothrin D. e. Aug. 2, 1861, deserted Aug. 18, 1862. Carmony D. S. e. Sept. 1, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865, as Sergt. Dinsmore Jno. J. e. Sept. 1, 1861, trans, to Miss. Brig. Demming Thos. F. e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. June 2, 1865, was prisoner. Downing Jno. e. Aug. 2, 1861, died at Farmington, Miss., June 3. 1862. Ebersoll Albert, e. Aug. 2, 1861, disd. May 24, disab., served 3 mos. in nth I. V. I. Farrell Jno. W. e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865. Floyd John, e. Aug. 2,ji86i, Corpl, disd. Aug. 14, 1864, term expired. Frank Jos. e. Aug. 2, 1861, missing June 3, 1862, re- ported deserter. Field Jos. C. e. Aug. 2, 1861, deserted Aug. 18, 1862, in Mississippi Marine Brigade. Green O. W. e. Aug. 2, 1861, wounded, disd. Aug. 14, 1864, term expired. Green Jas. A. e. Aug. 2, 1861, disd. Aug. 14, 1864, term expired. Grody Lewis, e. Aug. 2, 1861, killed at Mission Ridge, Nov. 25, 1863. Hagenbuck R. C. e. Aug. 2, 1861, disd. Aug. 14, 1864, term expired. Hallen Frank, e. Aug. 2, 1S61, disd. Aug. 14, 1864. term expired. Hoxsey Henry, e. Aug. 2, 1861, killed at Mission Ridge, Nov. 25, 1863. Harder Geo. e. Aug. 2. 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865, as Corpl. Hornick T. U. e. Aug. 2, 1861, died at Big Black River, Aug. 12, 1863. Hornick Jno. e. Aug. 2, 1861, disd. Aug. 14, 1864, term expired. Hornick E. T. e. Aug. 2, 1861, died at Farmington, Miss., May 20, 1863. Ivers Chas. W. e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865, as Corpl. Jefferson Thos. e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, died April 17, 1864. Kidd Jos. L. e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, died Aug. 3, 1864, of wounds. Kennedy Thos. A. e. Aug. 2, 1865, wounded, trans, to Invalid Corps. Kennedy Thos. e. Aug. 2, i86r, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865. Kain Jacob L. e. Oct. 13, 1861, disd. Sept. 16, 1S62, disab. Lundy Wm. e. Aug. 2, 1861, Corpl., disd. Aug. 14, '64, term expired. Leitch Jno. e. Aug. 2, 1861. Lee Henry, e. Aug. 2. 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865, as Corpl. Leonard H. M. e. Aug. 2, 1861, wounded, disd. Jan. 4, 1863, disab. Leonard Jno. H. e. Aug. 2, 1861, disd. Aug. 14, 1864, term expired. Linfar Jno. e. Aug. 2, 1861, now in Mississippi Marine Brigade. Marshall E. e. Aug. 2, 1861, died at Danville, Miss., July g, 1862. Mason Jas. M. e. Aug. 2, 1861, died at Hannibal, Mo., Nov. 6, 1861. McGowan Wm. e. Aug. 2. 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865. Norton Henry, e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted, disd. Aug. 14, 1864, term expiied, served 3 mos. in nth I.V.I. Patten David, e. Aug. 2, 1861, deserted Aug. 18, 1862. Phillips M. V. B. e. Aug. 2, 1861, pris. of war, m. o. June 3, 1865. Phillips D. T. J. e. Aug. 2, 1861, killed at Farming- ton, Miss., May 9, 1862. Pruss Lewis, e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-en'i>ted as vet, Jan. 1, 1864. m. o. July 20, 1865, as 1st Sergt. Slutter Henry, e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 26, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865. Sellich Chas. e. Aug. 2, 1861, disd. Oct. 24, '62, disab. Sellich Lewis, e. Aug. 2, 1861, died in the field, Oct. 3, 1862, of poison. Shatland R. H. e. Aug. 2, 1861, disd. Aug. 14, 1864, ti rm expired. Shapland Christopher, e. Aug. 2, 1861, disd. March 19, 1863, disab. Shaw Henry, e. Aug. 2, 1861, disd. Nov. 27, '62, disab. Stewart OrlofTas, e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865. Shermic Jno. e. Aug. 2. 1861, died at Farmington, Miss . July 16, 1862. Taylor Wm. e. Aug. 2, 1861, disd. Jan. 15, '63. disab. Tramer Hugh, e. Aug.2, 1861, disd. Aug. 14^64, term ex. Thomas E. C. e. Aug. 2, 1861, died at Mound City, Feb. 9, 1863. Thompson A. 1). e. Aug. 2, 1861, Corpl., disd. Aug. 14, 1864, term expired. Vreeland Geo. e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 26. 1865. Vader M. H. e. Aug. 2,1861, now in Mississippi Marine Brigade. Vanmeter I. L. e. Aug. 2, 1861, deserted Aug. 18, 1862. Ward Wickliff, e. Aug.2, 1861, disd. Aug.25, '62, disab. Welty Jno. e. Aug. 2, 1861, Corpl., disd. Aug. 14, 1864, term expired. Wittich H. A. e. Aug.2, '61, disd. Aug. 14, '64, term ex. Woodruff Alfred, e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865, as Corpl. Ward E. S. e. Aug 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865. Welch John, e. Aug. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, left sick, at Rome, Ga. RECRUITS. Hill Jas. e. Nov. 12, '61, wounded, deserted Jan. 15, '64. Stewart Rudolph, e. Feb. 17, 1862, died at Hamburg Landing, Tenn., May 5, 1862. Young Robt. G. e. Feb. 11, 1862, m. o. July 20, 1865. Company F. Outcalt Lewis S. e. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 20, 1865. Company G. Captain Joseph H. Pratt, e. as Commissary Sergeant. Promoted Captain April 20, '65, m. o. July 20, '65. 33d Infantry. The Thirty-third Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, September, i86i,by Colonel Chas. E. Hovey,and mustered into the United States' service by Captain T. G. Pitcher, U. S. A. September 20th, moved to Ironton, Mo., via St. Louis. March, 1862, moved with the command of General Steele, southward, passing into Arkansas at Pitman's Ferry, and marching, via Pocahontas and Jackson- port, to Batesville, where it joined General Curtis' army ; thence, via Jacksonport, Augusta and Claren- don, to Helena. Was engaged in the battle of Cache, and in many skirmiahes. At the battle of Cotton Plant, Co. A, on skirmish line, met and checked a charge of 2,000 Texan Rangers. During July and August were camped 20 miles south of Helena, and engaged in eight expeditions up and down the river. September 1st was moved up the river to Sulphur Springs, and thence to Pilot Knob, where it arrived the middle of October, 1862. November 15th, moved to Van Buren, Ark., in Colonel Harris' Brigade, Brigadier General W. P. Ben- ton's Division, of General Davidson's Corps. Made 8 r 116 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. winter campaign in Southeast Missouri, and returned to Bellevue Valley, near Pilot Knob, about March i, 1863. The Thirty-third was then ordered to St. Gene- vieve, Mo., where, wiih the command, it embarked for Milliken's Bend, La. Attached to the First Brigade, First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, it was en- gaged in all it battles, participating in the battles of Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River Bridge, assault and siege of Vicksburg, and the siege of Jack- son. In August, moved to New Orleans, with the Thirteenth Corps. In October, with Brigade of Col- onel Shunk, Eighth Indiana, Major General C. C. Washbur e's Division, and Major General E. O. C. Ord's Corps, engaged in the campaign up the Bayou Teche. Returned to New Orieans, in November. Disembarked on St. Joseph Island, marched up St. Jo eph Island and Matagorda Island to Saluria, par- ticipating in the capture of Fort Esperanza. Thence moved to Indianolaand Port Lavaca. January 1, 1864, the regiment re-enlisted as veterans, and March 14th reached Bloomington. Illinois, and received veteran furlough. April 18, 1864, regiment was reorganized at Camp Butler, Illinois, and proceeded to New Orleans, via Alton and St. Louis — arriving 29th, and camping at Carrollton. May 17th, ordered to Brr.shear City, Louisiana. Soon after its arrival, the regiment was scattered along the line of the road, as guard. Sep- tember 17, 1864, the non-veterans of the regiment were started home, via New York City, in charge of rebel prisoners, and were mustered out at Camp Butler, about October n, 1864. March 2, 1865, ordered to join the Sixteenth Army Corps. Near Boutte Station the train was thro.vn from the track, and 9 men killed and 70 wounded. 18th, regiment embarked on Lake Pon- chartrain, for Mobile expedition. Moved, via Fort Gaines and Navy Cove, landed on Fish River, Ala., and marched with General Canby's army up east side of Mobile Bay. March 27th, arrived in front of Span- ish Fort, the main defense of Mobile, and, until its capture, April 8th, was actively engaged. After the surrender of Mobile, marched, April 13, 1S65, with the Sixteenth Corps, foi Montgomery, Alabama, where it arrived on 25th, and encamped on the Alabama River. Here it received the news of Lee and Johnson's sur- render, after which its operations were not of a hostile character. May 10th, marched to Selma, and May 17th, by rail, to Meridian, Mississippi. Here re- mained. Moved to Vicksburg, April 14, 1S65, and re- mained at that place until mustered out of service, November 24, 1865, and ordered to Camp Butler, Illi- nois, for final payment and discharge. Adjutant E. Aaron Gove, com. Second Lieutenant Sept. 18, 1861. Promoted Adjutant Sept. 6, 1862. Resigned June 18, 1864. Company B. Sergt. Frank Moray, e. Aug. 20, 1861. Corpl. Wm. Martin, e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. Oct. 11, '64, as Sergt. PRIVATES. Aiken Mitchell, e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. Oct. 11, 1864. Bailey Wm. C. e. Aug. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Cross Edward R. e. Aug. 20, 1861, disd. Mch. 23, '63, disab. Hebbard Chas. e. Aug. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Nov. 24, 1865. Jacobson Lawrence, e. Aug. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, disd. Oct. 18, '65, as Corpl. disab. McCampbell Jas. B. e. Aug. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1S64, m. o. Nov. 24, 1865, as Sergt. MeQuaid Preston, e. Aug. 20, 1861, disd. Feb. 22, '63, disab. Moore lustin O. e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Nov. 24, 1864. Porter Sam'l, e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Apr. 10, '62, disab. Sipe Philip, e. Aug. 20, '6i. m. o. Oct. n, 1864. Sharpe Thos. e. Aug. 20, '61, died at Cairo, Oct. 3, '6i. Vanvanken Chas. e. Aug. 20, 1861, died at Ironton, Mo., Jan. 2, 1863. Wolf John, e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Nov. 24, 1865. Wadleigh Chas. e. Aug. 20, i86r, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Nov. 24, 1865, as Corpl. Muir Archibald, e. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Nov. 24, 1865. Steward M. L. e. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Nov. 24, 1865. Way Virgil G. e. Mch. 29, 1864, m. o. Nov. 24, 1S65. Company E. Craig R. M. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Nov. 24, 1865. Davidson John W. e. Oct. 31, 1864, m. o, Oct. 30, 1865 34th Infantry. The Thirty-fourth Infantry was organized at Camp Butler, Sept. 7, 1861, by Col. E. N. Kirk. Its first movements were in Kentucky. Participated in battle of Pittsburg Landing, losing very heavily. Was in battle of Corinth. The Thirty-fourth marched to va- rious points in central Tennessee. Had an engagement at Triune, Battle of Murfreesbnro ; loss, 21 killed, 93 wounded, 66 missing, Gen. Kirk being mortally wounded. It was then assigned to Twentieth Army Corps. Had an engagement on Shelbyville Pike, June 24, 186^, capturing colors 01 Second Arkansas Infantry ; loss, 3 killed, 26 wounded. After this the Regiment was on the march in northern Alabama and central Tennessee. Mustered as Veterans Dec. 22, 1S64, and Jan. Sth started for Springfield on Veteran furlough, after which they returned to Rossville, Ga. Was mustered out July 12, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. Received final pay and discharge at Chicago, July 15, 1865. Company C. Clark GroverC. e. Feb. 24, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Coon Peter, e. April 5, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Greenlees Wm. A. e. Feb. 16. 1865, m. o. July 12, '65. Hall Wm. H. e. April it, 1865. m. o. July 12. 1865. Harney Daniel, e. April n, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Ketchum Walter, e. Aug. 15. 1862, m o. July 12, 1865. Marcellus Chas. e. April 5. 1865. m. o. July 12, 1865. McCormick Wm. e. Feb. 16, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Maloney Thos. J. e. April s, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Roller Geo. e. April n, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Vermott Geo. e. April 11, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Company E. First Lieutenant Lawrence Kane, e. Sept. 24, 1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran, Dec. 23, 1863. Promoted First Lieut. Jan. 8, '65. Mustered out July 12, '65. Deeds Jno. H. e. Oct. 1, 1861, disd. Wheeler Samuel, e. Oct. 9, 1S61, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865, as Corpl. Brown Matthew, e. Feb. 28, 1864. m. o. July 12, 1865. Bell Jas. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Everett H. S. e. Feb. 19, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Merritt Jno. E. e. Feb. 12, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1861. '1 urner Chas. H. e. Jan. 12, '64, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl. Williamson Jas. B. e. Jan. 12, 1864, m. o. July 12, '65. Company I. Lump jno. e. Sept. 7, 1861. Corning N. R. e. March 19, r865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Gallup Andrew, e. Jan. 27, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Willis Leman, e. M'arch «, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Fiske Samuel A. e. Dec. 16, 1863, m. o. July 12, 1865, wounded. Fullerton T. C. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Gilham John C. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Hornbeck Newton J. e. I)ec. 16, 1863, m. o. July 12, '65. Newell Jno. G. e. Dec. 16, 1863, m. o. July 12, 1865. Company K. Ascherman Balser, e. Nov. 25, 1863, m. o. July 12, '65. Babcock Wm. C. e. Feb. 24, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Barmore Edwin, e. Feb. 29, 1864, m. o. July 12. 1865. Bakendale S. D. e. Feb. 29, 1864. m. o. July 12, 1865. Chambers C. W. e. Feb. 24, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. ■■ Deck D. D. e. Feb. 29, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Everett E. e. Feb. 29, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. McAnnel Wm. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Ross Grant J. e. Feb. 27, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. 36th Infantry. The Thirty-sixth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Aurora, 111., in Sept., 1861, by Col. Nich- olas Greusel, and mustered into United States' service by Capt. A. G. Brackett,U.S. A., Sept. 23, 1801. Sept. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 117 24th, ordered to Quincy, Til., by rail, and thence to St. Louis, where the regiment was armed. 29th, moved to Rolla. where the regiment remained until Jan. 14, 1862. Marched to Lebanon. Remained until Feb. 10th ; en- tered Springfield on the 13th ; proceeded to Benton- ville, Ark., and were engaged in the fight there, March 6th. The regiment was engaged in the battle of Lee- town, March 7th, and of Pea Ridge, Sth ; marched, via Keitsville, Cassville, Cape F.-ar, Galena, Fnrsythe and West Plains, Mo., and Salem, Ark., to Batesville, Ark. Were there transferred to the Department of the Mis- sissippi, and marched, under Gen. Asboth, to Cape Girardeau, Mo. Embarked for Hamburg Landing, Tenn., and were on arrival assigned to Gen. Pope > command. On evacuation of Corinth, marched to Booneville, and back to Rienzi, remaining until Sept. 6th ; moved to Cincinnati, via Corinth, Columbus, Cairo, Odin and Seymour. Moved from Covington, via Indianapolis, .to Louisville, and remained until Oct. 1st, when it marched with Gen. Buell's Army, 1 .ilbert's Corps, Sheridan's Division, Col. Greusel's Brigade, the regiment being commanded by Capt. Silas Miller, via Bardstown and Springfield, to Perry- ville, where it met the enemy. In this action, the Thirty-sixth lost 75 killed and wounded. Moved thence, via Danville, Lebanon, New Market, Cave City and Bowling Green, to Nashville, near which place it encamped. The Brigade commanders have been Colonels Os- terhaus, Greusel, Hansendifel and Knoblesdorf. Division commanders, Generals Sigel, Asboth, Jeff C. Davis, Gordon, Granger and Sheridan. Corps com- manders. Generals Curtis, Pope, Granger, Gilbert and McCook. Department commanders. Generals Fre- mont, Hunter, Halleck, Grant, Wiight, Nelson, Buell and Rosencrans. The Thirty-sixth Illinois was en- gaged in the battle of Stone River, from Dec. 26, 1862, until Jan. 2, 1863, coming out of the action with only 200 men. Say> Gen. Greusel : "My regiment is in a crippled condition. Only ten officers are left. Nine wounded and taken prisoner by the enemy, one killed, and one mortally wounded." The Thirty-sixth, as ap- pears from the official report of Lieut. Col. Porter C. Olson, bore an honorable part in the battle near Chick- amauga Creek, on the 20th and, 21st of Sept., 1863. Sept. 19th, the regiment. Col. Miller commanding, marched from Pond Springs to Gordon's Mills, a dis- tance of ten miles, where it had an engagement, but was compelled to fall back, on account of superior num- bers. Marched to Rossville and encamped for the night. 21st, in position and on the Chattanooga road. 22d, moved into Chattanooga. Mustered out Oct. 8, 1865, at New Orleans, La., and arrived at Camp But- ler, 111., Oct. 17, 1865, for final payment and discharge. Major Geo. G. Biddulph, e. as First Sergeant Co. F, Aug. 10, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant Mar. 25, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant July 14, 1862. Promoted Adjutant Sept. 18, 1862. Promoted Cap- tain Co. K Dec. 1, 1862. Promoted Major Dec. 12, 1864. Honorably k discharged (as Captain) Feb. 18, 1865. Company A. Denison J. C. e. Aug. 8, 1861, re-enlisted as vet, pro. Hospital Steward. Moore Jas. H. e. Aug. 8, 1861, disd. Aug. 28, '62, for pro. to 71st I. V. I. Deill Albert, e. Feb. 22, 1864, disd. June 5, '65, disab. Deill Henry E. e. Feb. 29, 1864, m. o. Oct. 8, '65. Shaw Francis F. e. Feb. 19, '64, m. o. Oct. 8, '65. Samis Henry, e. Feb. 16, 1864, died at Nashville, July 24, 1864. Shaw Otis D. e. Feb. 20, 1864, Corpl., missing Nov. 30, 1864, supposed dead. Foster Wm. H. e. Oct. 17, 1874, sub., m. o. May 18, '65. Sowenson Soren, e. Sept. 29, 1864, died at Evansville, Jan. 11, '65. Company F. Captain Richard H. Watson, e. Aug. 15, 1861. Pro- moted Second Lieutenant Feb. 24, 1863. Promoted Captain May 5, 1865. Mustered out Oct. 8, 1865. Sergt. I'hos. L. Bowen, e. Aug. 15, 1861, disd. June 9, 1864, as private, wounds. Corpl. Bergo Thompson, e. Aug. 17, '61, re-enlisted as vet.Jan.1,'64, disd. May 22,' 65, 1st Sgt, disab. wds. PRIVATES. Bastian Michael W. e. Aug. 14, '61, disd Oct.24.'6i,disab. Coltrip Wm. e. Aug. 15, '61, disd. Mch.31, '63, wounds. Curtis Wm. e. Aug. 15, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, '64, m. o. Oct. 8, '65, wounded. Cotlew Wm. H. e. Aug. 15, '61, trans, to 4th U.S. Art. Foster Jas. S. e. Aug. 14, '61, killed in battle Stone River. Hamilton Jno. J. e. Aug. 16, 1861, disd. Feb. 26, 1863, sentenced to G. C. M. Price Oren H. e. Aug. 15, '61. disd. May 31, '62, disab. PletchWm. J. e. Aug. 14, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, '64, m. o. Oct. 18, '64. Roots Geo. F. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Sept. 22, '64, term ex. Roots Jno. H. e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan! 1, 64, absent, sick, at m. o. of regiment. Strait Emra, e. Aug. 15, '6r, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, '64, Sergt., sick, at m. o. Strait Edward, e. Aug. 15, '61, died Jan. 23, '64, wds. Smith Simeon L. e. Aug. 14, '61, disd. March 9, '63 as Corpl., wounds. Turner A. L. e. Aug. 10, '61, disd. Sept. 22, '64, term ex. Walsmidth H. e. Aug. 16, trans, to 4th U. S. Art Wangler Chas. e. Aug. 10, '61, killed in battle of Stone River. VETERANS. Belden Lewis E. e. Jan. 1, '64, m. o. Oct. 8, '6=; as 1st Sergt. ■" Curtiss Wm. H. e. Jan. 1, '64, m. o. Oct. 8, '6 S , wnd. Hobbs Oscar P. e. Jan. 1, '64, Corpl., absent, s ck at m. o. of regt. ' ' JOrd B^tt]e n0 ofF,-a e nk/in n - *' '*■ C °^ "**« ™<* Roots Jno. H e. Jan. 1, '64, absent, sick, at m. o. regt romlin Alfred, e. Jan. 1. '64, killed at Franklin, Nov 30, 64, Corpl. ' Friland Alex. N. e. Sept. 27, '64, m. o. June 14, '6 4 . Price Lafayette, e. Sept. 30, '64, m. o. Tune 1^ 'fi/ Freeman M. W. Feb. 29, %, m. o. Oct. 8, '6?' 4 ' Verbach Jas. e. March 6, '65, m. o. Oct. 8, '6e' Whitney F. A. e Feb. 29 '64, m. o. Oct. 8, '65. Price Albert, e. Sept. 27, '64, died Ind. Dec. 2S, '64. Company G. Jam Sa J .: JuTe £% "' '<*< SUb " died at H ^vi„e, Company H. Se %TdL B b enj - H - " Aug - I4 ' l86r '~ disd - J*y **, Burns Patrick, e. Oct. 2, '64, sub., m. o. Oct 8 '6= Keith August, e. Oct. IO , '64, sub m o oAt R & Trumbull Wm. W. e.Oct^^absen^cgt m.'o.regt. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Connor Thos. e. Jan. 5, 1865. Fox Chas. e. Jan. 20, '65. 37th Infantry. The Thirty-seventh Infantry Illinois Vni.. n * was organized at Chicago, 111., r7y Co ! J° u i Jwhi te Tn and two J h}j f° nS ' S i ed ° f ten Sanies of infant " and two of Cavalry Sept. 10th, ordered to St. Lou. 7 Mo. A few days afterward, moved to Booneville from thence to Otterville, and thence to Springfield -Z Warsaw. Returned to Otterv.lle, under Gen Hunter where it remained during the winter Ian 2! AZ" £« plt£ ^ Ret ^'h* " d ^<^ *£ & e'of tnat place. Returned to Cassv Ie. Tune 27 th marched to Springfield. Sept. 29th, marched to New' ton.a, and was present at that battle. Moved to Pea" S'fcr 1 •M hel \ e - Via Hunt *ville and Osage Spring? o h ayetteville, where it again routed the enemy Re turned to Mar.onsville, Mo., and marched uf Ozark and fifteen miles toward Hartsville, and, after camo ing a few days, marched to Camp Lyon, Mo Soon after, marched to the relief of Gen. Blunt, niarchine 1x2 miles in three days. Met, fought and defeated 5 he enemy, who were greatly superior to us in numbers! 118 LA SALLE . COUNTY WAR RECORD. Camped at Prairie Grove, Ark. Total number of miles marched, 2,250. Dec. 31, 1865, regiment stationed at Columbus, Texas. Q. M. Sergeant Geo. E. Griffith, e. Feb. 20, 1864. Mus- tered out May 15, 1866. Hospital Steward Hershell Smiley, e. Feb. 20, 1864. Disd. June 14, 1865, disab. Company A. Garton Stampor, e. Oct. 1, i862,died at Carrollton, La." Oct. 1, 1863. Garton Thos. N. e. Oct. 1, 1862, m. o. Oct. 9, 1865. Weisher Jos. e. Feb. 2, 1862, m.,o. Jan. 10, 1866. Company E. Captain Phineas B. Rusk, com. Aug. 20, 1861. Re- signed Feb. 23, 1863. Captain Henry L. Smith, e. as First Sergeant Aug. 20, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant Mch. 9, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Nov. 18, 1862. Pro- moted Captain Feb. 23, 1863. Died April 10, 1864. Captain Jas. P. Day, e. as Sergeant Aug. 20, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, Nov. '8, 1862. Pro- moted First Lieutenant Feb. 23, 1863. Promoted Captain April 10, 1864. Mustered out May 15 '66. First Lieutenant Orville Powers, com. Aug. 20. 1861. Killed in battle at Sugar Creek, Mch. 7, 1862. First Lieutenant Chas. W. Day. com. Second Lieuten- ant Aug. 20, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant Mch. 9, 1862. Resigned Nov. 18, 1862. First Lieutenant Thos. H. L. Payne, e. as Corporal Aug. 20, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant Feb. 23, 1863. Promoted First Lieutenant April 10, '64. Promoted Captain Co. C. Second Lieutenant Milton Keech, e. Aug. 20, 1861. Re- enlisted as veteran Feb. 10, 1864. Promoted Sec- ond Lieutenant April 10, 1864. Mustered out (as Sergt.) May 15, 1866. Sergt. Thos. Newell, e Aug. 20, '61, died at Booneville, Ark., Oct. 15, 1861. Sergt. Henry L. Gray,e. Aug. 20, '61, First Sergt., died Dec. 17, 1862. wds. Sergt. Francis R. Jewell, e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, 1864, absent at m. o. of Regt. Corpl. Albert W. Edwards, e. Aug. 20, 1861. • Corpl. Fred Braunweld, e. Aug. 20, 1861, disd. Aug. 20, 1862, disab. Corpl. Jonathan A. Ayler, e. Aug:. 20, 61, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, '64, as Sergt., m. o. May 15, 66, as First Sergt. Corpl. Andrew L. Swap, e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, 1864. Corpl. Horac Liscom, e. Aug. 20, '61, m. o. Sept. 14, 1864, as private. Sergt. James Carey, e. Aug. 20, 61, disd. June 23, 65, prisoner. Sergt. Chas. A. Osmer, e. Aug. 20, 1861. Musician Sol. B. Smith, e. Aug. 20, i86i,disd. Aug. 15, 1864, term ex. ...'/-, Musician John F. Most, e Aug. 20, 1861, disd. Oct. 4, 1864, term ex. PRIVATES. Ayler Henry, e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 20, '62, disab. Ayler Wm. e Auff. 20, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, 1864, disd. May 3, 1865. Ayler Chas. W. e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as vet. *eb. 10, 1864, died July 22, 1864. Allard Dan'l, e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. June 30, 62, disab. Ashley Robt. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, 1864. Austin P. J. e. Aug. 20. 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, 1864. Barrett C. M. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 29, '62, disab. Benjamin E. W. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 29, '62, disab. Balcom E. W. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Jan. 14, '64, disab. Brackett Wm. H. e. Aug. 20. 1861. Carey Wm. e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enhsted as Vet. Feb. 10, '64, m. o. May 15, '66, as Sergt. Caries Henry, e. Aug. 20, '61, died at Springfield, Mo., Oct. 17, '62. Crew Alpheus, e. Aug. 20, 61, m. o. Sept. 20, 64. Carpenter Jno. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. May 7, 62, disab. Dodge F. B.e. Aug 20, '61. Everett Carlos, e. Aug. 20, '61, re. enlisted as Veteran, sick at m. o. of Regt. Escott John, e. Aug. so, '61, m. o. Sept. 39, 64. Fisher Henry, e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Feb. 10 '64, m. o. May 15, '66. I Freadenburg H. e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Feb. 10, '64, m. o. May 15, '66. Fluhrer Wm. F. e. Aug.20,'6t, disd. Oct. 4, '62, term ex. Griffith B. L. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. May 7, '62, disab. Griffith Geo. e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Feb. 10, '64, pro. Comsy. Sergt. Grafin Isaiah, e. Aug. 20, '61, kid. at Pea Ridge, March 7, '62. Gordon Jno. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 29, '62, disab. Grossart Fred, e. Aug. 20, '61, died near Smithton, Ark., Oct. 27, '61. Gluse Geo. e. Aug. 20, '61, kid. at Pea Ridge, March 7, '62. Hornbeck Michael, e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Feb. 10, '64, m. o. May 15, '66. Harlow Chas. P. e. Aug. 20, '61, died at Syracuse, Mo., Dec. 5, '61. Horton Jas. e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Feb. 10, '64, m. o. May 15, 1866. Jewell H. E. e. Aug. 20, 61, disd. Oct. 17, '62. Keech Milton, e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Feb. 10, '64, m. o. May 15, '60, as Sergt. Kelly Edward M. e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Feb. 10, '64, m. o. May 15, '66. Kimball Henry F. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. for disability. Krenges Otto, e. Aug. 20, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Feb. 10, '64, disd. July 17, 1865, disab. McNamana E. e. Aug. 20, 1861, died at New Orleans, Dec. 6, 1864. Miller Antoine, e. Aug. 20, 1861. Morey Silas, e. Aug. 20, 1861, disd. Oct. 4,'64, term ex. Myers Peter, e. Aug. 20, 1S61, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, 1864, died Nov. 15, 1865. Moore Jno. W. e. Aug. 20, 1861, died at Lee Town, Mo., March 16, 1862. wds. Nelson Andrew, e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, 1864. Neister Wm. H. e. Aug. 20, 1861, kid. at Pea Ridge, March 7, 1862. Osmer Nils. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, 1864. Osmer E. B. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, 1864. Powers Jno. e. Aug. 20, 1861, disd. Jan. 14, 1864, disab. Puterbaugh A. e. Aug. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866. Puterbaugh Philip, e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o, Oct. 4, 1864. Parish Levi, e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Sept, 29/64, term ex. Printis )as. W. e. Aug. 20, 1861. Quest Jno. e. Aug. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. Nov. n, 1865. Reucher Jno. e. Aug. 20, 1861. Roberts Geo. W. e. Aug. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866. Remington Jas. A. e.Aug. 20, '61 disd. Jan 2o,'62, disab. Rose Ira M. e. Aug. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, 1864, prmt. First Lieutenant Co. C. Smith Jos. S. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4. 1864. Scott Matthew F. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Smith E. H. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Stearns M. M. e. Aug. 20, '61. disd. Apiil 18/62, disab. Savage Daniel, e. Aug. 20, 1861, kid. at Prairie Grove, Dec. 7, 1862. Snyder Conrod, e. Aug. 20, 1861, deserted Sept. 18, '61. Sprowl Landric, e Aug. 20, 1861. Smith Horace W. e. Aug. 20, 1861, Sergt. trans, to Corps D'Afrique, Sept. 27, 1863. Savage Jno. O. e. Aug. 20, 1861, died at Meredosia, 111. Stevens S. M. e. Aug. 20, 1861. Swedler Wm. e. Aug. 20, i86i,m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Von Ullman Jno.e. Aug. 20/61, trans. to Invalid Corps. Winehamer Jno. A. e. Aug. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. Maich 23, 1866. Worman Thos. F.e. Aug. 20/61, disd. Aug. 29/62, disab. Wells Wilder E. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. Bishop Silas e. Sept. 20, 1861, died Sept. 10, 1864. Bishop Jno. A. e. Sept. 20, 1861, died at Cassville, Mo., June 18, 1862. Baker A. J. e. Sept. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, 1864, deserted March 13, 1866. Cooley A. G. e. Sept. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb, 10, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866, as Sergeant. Grain D. C. e. Sept. 20, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, 1864. Dixon Jno. A. e. Aug. 20. 1861, m. o. O t. 4. 1864. Dodge Wm. e. Oct. 31, 1861, m. o. Nov. 26, 1864. Kime Sebastian, e. Aug. 20, 1861 Liscom M. F. e. Jan. 4, 1864, disd. Mch. 5, 1864, disab, Roof Chas. or Samuel, e. March 7, 1864, died at Mem- phis, Oct. 24, 1864. Smith Harrison, e. Sept. 1, 1862, m. o. June :o, 1865. Veath Geo. e.Oct. 1/62, died at Vicksburg, Aug. 23,63. Wilcox Jas. e. March 7, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866. Work Wm. M. e. March 7, 1864, m. o. March 9, 1866. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 119 Company K. Dixon Jno. P. e. Sept. 4, 1861. Fallen Jno. W. e. Sept. 17, 1861. Bailey Jno. m. o. Oct. 4, 1864, as Corpl. Liscomp Martin F. e. Jan. 4, 1864, trans, to Co. E, March 1, 1864. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Gough David. Hewett Jno. S. McFalls Chas. Rust Chas. W. Falladay Win. F. 39 th Infantry. (YATES PHALANX.) Was mustered into U. S. service, Oct. 13,1861, and moved to St. Louis, Mo. October 29th, received orders to move to Williamsport, Md., where it was fully armed and equipped. The following are the most important events in the history of this celebrated Regiment : Held a force of 10,000 rebels under command of Stonewall Jackson, for twenty-four hours. Participated in battle of Winchester. Four companies under Major S. W. Munn captured thirty prisoners at Columbia Bridge. Was in Gen. McClellan's seven days' fight. Was at Suffolk, Va., September, October and November, forti- fying the place and making frequent raids, capturing on one occasion two cannon and forty prisoners. Jan. 5, . 1863, broke camp and marched to Chowan River, where it took transports and reported to Gen. Foster at New- burn, N. C. Here its Colonel, T. O. Osborn, took command of the Brigade. Moved on expedition to Hilton Head. Was in Gen. Hunter's expedition against Charleston. At Morris Island, was assigned to Gen. Terry's expedition, and participated in capture of Fort Wagner. Was first in the Fort. Left Hilton Head on Veteran furlough, Jan. 1, 1864, via New York. Re- turned 750 strong, and was on Butler's expedition up James River, the entire loss being nearly 200. At Wier's Bottom Church, May 20th, the Thirty-ninth was ordered to dislodge the enemy, which it did most gallantly, losing 40, but capturing many prisoners, in- cluding Gen. Walker. On 16th of May, had an en- gagement with Longstreet's command, losing some 35. August 14th, crossed James River and operated with Army of the James. On Aug. 15th, the Regiment lost 104 men, among them several valuable officers. Oct. 13th, in a charge, the Thirty-ninth lost 60 out of 250 engaged. March 27th, about 100 recruits joined. Took part in movements that resulted in capture of Peters- burg and Richmond. In engagement at Fort Gregg, which was mostly hand to hand, the loss was 65 out of 150 engaged. For this gallantry Gen. Gibbon, their commanding General, had a, magnificent brazen eagle cast and presented to the regiment. After various ma- noeuvres and surrender of Lee, the Thirty-ninth was mustered out at Norfolk, Va., and received final pay and discharge at Springfield, 111., Dec. 15th, 1865. Company D. Hunt Loam, e. Sept. 9, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan.1,'64, Corpl, wnd. Aug. i6,'64,and Apr.2,'65,des. Aug.3,'65. Birkenbuel Henry, e. Dec. 25, '63, m. o. Dec. 6, '65, as Corpl. Bunker Nathaniel, e. Nov. 4, '62, died at Saulsbury Prison, Jan. 25, '65. Company G. Second Lieutenant Jas. M. Harrington, e. as Sergeant Aug. 9, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant July 20, 1862. Term expired Oct. 17, 1864. First Sergt. Henry Green, e. Aug. 19, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, '64, m. o. Dec. 6, '65, as Corpl. Corpl. Jno. Crawford, e. Aug. 14, '61, disd. Sept. 23, '62, disab. N Corpl. Jno. Grose, e. Aug. 14, '6i,disd. Feb. io,'63, disab. Company H. Hornberger Geo. e. June 21, '62, m.o. June 20,'6s, Sgt. Company K. Captain Joseph Woodruff, com. Aug. 20, 1861. Died of wounds Sept. 23, 1863. CaptainAnd.W.Wheeler.e.as First Sergeant Aug. 14. '61. Promoted Second Lieutenant March 15, '62. Pro- moted First Lieutenant June 14, '62. Promoted Captain Sept. 23, '63. Term expired Oct. 24, '64. Captain Marion L. Butterfield, e. as Sergeant Aug. 27, '61. Promoted Second Lieutenant, from First Ser- geant, June 14, '62. Promoted First Lieutenant Sept. 23, '63. Promoted Captain Oct. 24, '64. Mustered out (as First Lieutenant) Dec. 7, '64. First Lieutenant Donald A. Nicholson, com. Second Lieutenant Aug. 20, '61. Promoted First Lieu- tenant March 15, '62. Resigned June 14, '62. First Lieutenant Daniel Sinouse, e. as Corporal Aug. 19, '61. Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 1, '64. Pro- moted First Lieutenant, from Sergeant, Oct. 24, '64. Mustered out Dec. 6, '65. Sergt. D. H. Slagle, e. Aug. 27, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 16, '63, sick at m. o. of regt. Sergt. Heniy Fuller, e. Aug. 19, '61, disd. June 23, '62. Corpl. Jas. Sanburn, e. Aug. 19, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, '64, Sergt., died Aug. 16, '64. Corpl. Geo. Pollock, e. Sept. 3, '61, disd. July 18, '63, disab. Corpl. O. B. Bignall, e. Sept. 3, '61, disd. Aug. 11, '62, disab. Corpl. Wm. Maxton, e. Aug. 6, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, '64, m. o. Dec. 6, '65, as Sergt. Corpl. Emery Stebbins, e. Aug.19,'61, disd. June 23, '62. Musician J. B. Shaw,e. Aug. 14, disd. for disab. PRIVATES. Barber C. e. Aug. 14, '61, died at Weir Bot. Ch., Va., May 20, '6'4. Bernes Jas. D. e. Aug. 14, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, '64. m. o. Dec. 6, '65. Bedford Wm. e. Aug. 14, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan.i, '64, m. o. Dec. 6, '65, wounded. Berget Lancet, e. Aug. 27, '61, disd. Aug. 7, '63, disab. Collins Geo. e. Aug. 19, '61, died at Hancock, Md., July 14, '62. Churchill John, e. Sept. 16, re-enlisted as a vet. Jan. 1, '64, m. o. Dec. 6, '65. Drake Geo. e. Aug. n, '61, died at Cumberland, Md., July 20, '62. Frink M. e. Aug. 19, '61, disd. July 23, '62. Franks E. S. e. Aug. 14, '61, disd. Nov. 10, '62, disab. Hubbard A. e. Aug. 14, '61, m. o. Sept. 10, '64. Halligan T. e. Aug. 6, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Dec. 6, 1865. Kepp John, e. Aug. 14, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, Corpl., died Nov. 5, '64, of wounds. Kilmer Egbert, e. Aug. 14, 61, m. o. Oct. 26, '64. Lalemer J. e. Aug. 14, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Dec. 6, 1865. Marsh Lewis, e. Aug. 14, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, disd. Nov. 19, 1864, lost arm. Morgan Chas. e. Aug. 27, 1861, disd. Aug. 26/62, disab. Moore Jas. e. Sept. 3, 1861, re. enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Dec. 6, 1865, as Corpl. Mick Parker, e. Sept. 10, '61, died at St. Augustine, Fla., Nov. 14, '63. Nichols Jos. e. Aug. 14, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, '64, Corpl., died May 19, '65, wounded. Neel Daniel, e. Sept. 3, 1861, disd. Nov. 1, '62, disab. Olmstead O. e. Aug. 19, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan.i, 1864, m. o. Dec. 6, 1865, wounded. Oleson Jacob, e. Sept. 21, i8ji, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, sick at m. o. of regt. Reed John A. e. Aug. 19, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Dec. 6, 1865. Scullion Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1861, disd. July 18, '63, disab. Sparks Eli, e. Aug. 6, 1861, m. o. May 21, '62, was pris. Slater Geo. e. Aug. 27, '61, disd. Sept. 25, '62, disab. Slater Wm. e. Sept. 10, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Dec. 6, 1S65. Stephenson J. D. e. Sept. 3, '61, disd. in 1862, disab. Seaman A. M. e. Sept. 15, '61, died at home, June i8,'62. Sellock Hiram, e. Sept. 21, '61, disd. Nov. 10. '62, disab. Thompson H. V. e. Aug. 27, '61, disd. 1862, disab. Thornell Johnson, e. Oct. 4, '61, disd. Mch.7,'63,disab. Vanslet SamuT, e. Sept. 17, '61, disd. Nov. 10, '62, disab. Wright Richard, e. Oct. 8, 1861, m. o. Oct. 8, 1864. RECRUITS. Butterfield Aug. e. Dec. 16, 1863, m. o. Dec. 6, '65. Butterfield F. L. e. Feb. 4, '64, m. o. May 30, '65. Bedford Peter, e. Feb. 24, '64, died April 9, '64. Ferrence Anthony, e. Aug. 23, '62, m. o. June 20, '65. Garrison John R. e. Feb. 20, 64, m. o. June 8, '65. 120 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Lee Orville T. e. Feb. 27, '64, m. o. July 7, '65. Luce C has. E. e. Dec. 16, '63, m. o. Dec. 6, '65. Massey L. S. e. Dec. ~ 6, '63, m. o. Dec. 6. '65. Sparks J. B. e. Feb. 29. '64, disd. Ju_y 18, '65, disab. Timm Chris, e. Dec. 16, '63. m. o. Dec. 6. '65. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Brown Simon, e. April 4, '65, m. o. July 8, '65. 44th Infantry, Second Assistant Surgeon Thos. W. Forshee, com. May 25, 1863. Canceled and promoted First Assistant Surgeon 88th Regiment. Company A. Second Lieutenant Jno. Fuchs, e. Aug. I, 1861. Re- enlisted as veteian Jan. 1, 1864. Mustered out as Sergeant, Sept. 25, 1865. Corpl. Henry Becker, e. Aug. 1, 1861, disd. Dec. 8, 1862, as Sergt. disab. Corpl. Gottiried Xietzel, e. Aug. 1, "1861. disd. Feb., 1863. as private. PRIVATES. Birkenbuel F. e. Aug. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Sept. 25, 1865, as Sergt. Backhaus Gottfried, e. Arg.1,'61. disd. Aug. i7,'62,disab. Boeckling Adam, e. Aug. i,'6i, disd. Oct. 13, '62, disab. Ermer Jno. e. Aug. 1. '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1/64, kid. at Kenesaw Mt., June 27, 1864. Fithian Mauthias. e. Aug. 1, 1861, kid. at Stone River, Dec. 31, 1862. Gruelish Gottleib, e. Aug. 1, 1861. Hoss Adolph, e. Aug. 1, 1861, disd. April 3, 1863, disab. Hei i.burgur D. A. e. Aug. 1, 1861. Hermanns Hubert, e. Aug. 1, 1861, le-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, kid. at Kenesaw Mt., June 27, 1864. Kerp Wm. e. Aug. 1, 1861, disd. Oct. 13, 1862, disab. Krebser Andrew, e. Aug. 1, 1861, trans, to Co. E. Kraus Franz, e. Aug. 1, 1861. Lining Jos. e. Aug. i,'6i, kid. Stone^River, Dec. 31/62. Laur Otto, e. Aug. 1, 1861. Meier Jno. e. Aug. 1, iS6i,disd. April 8, 1864, disab. Mueller Wm. e. Aug. 1, 1861, m. o. Sept. 17, 1864. Meiers Martin, e. Aug. 1, 1861. Reinmann Adam, e. Aug. i,'6i. m.o. Sept. 16. '64, Corpl. Reith Jno. e. Jan. 1, '64, Sergt.,',kld. Franklin, Nov. 3o.'64. Schwartz B. e.Jan.1,'61, deserted while on vet. furlough. Vclk J no. e. Jan. 1, 1861, m. o. Sept. 25, 1865. Weber Peter, e. Jan. 1, 1861, m. o. Sept. 25, 1865. Stultz Paul, trans, to Regt. Band, Nov. 1, 1861. Vogel Geo. died at Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 13, 1863. Waldvogel Benedict. Zabel Henry. Ballinzifer Peter, e. Sept. 26, 1864. m. o. June 15, 1865. Dornbush Henry, e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. June 15, 1865. Eisfeld Henry, e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. June 15, 1865. Haas Christian, e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. June 15, 1865. Riechart Peter, e. Sept. 30, 1864, m. o. June 15. 1865. Riegel Michael, e. Sept. 30, 1864. m. o. June 15, 1865. Schmeyer Henry, e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. June 15, 1865. Walber Wm. e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. June 15, 1865. Company C. Graham Jas. e. July 1, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, promt. Comsy. Sergt. Gunt Geo. e. Aug. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. JaD. 1, 1864, disd. Jan. 12, 1865, disab. Jenk. Jno. B. e. July 1, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, trans, to V. R. C, Oct. 28, 1864. Company D. Likes Lyman, e. Sept. 20, 1861, m. o. June 16, 1865. Company E. Engle Jno. 1. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. June 15, 1865. Genther Nepomack, e. Sept. 27, 1861, m. o. June 16, '65. Company G. Pearson Amos, e. Feb. 23, 1865. m. o. Sept. 25, 1865. Company K. Vogel Geo. e. Aug. 1, 1861, trans, to Co. A. Volk Jno. e. Aug. 1, 1861, trans, to Co. A. Weber Peter, e. Aug. 1, 1861, trans, to Co. A. Waldoogel B.e. Aug. 1, 1861, trans, to Co. A. Zabel Henry e. Aug. 1, 1861. trans, to Co. A. Johnson Peter, e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. June 15, 1865. 47th Infantry. The Forty-seventh was organized and mustered into United States' service at Peoria, Illinois, August 15, 1861. It was at battles of New Madrid. Farminjjton, Siege of Corinth, battle of luki, battle of Corinth, Vicksburg, capture of Fort DeRussey, siege of Pleasant Hill. In 1864, all but 100 of the Forty-seventh re- enlisted. It was mustered out at Selma, Alabama, January 21, 1866, and received final pay and discharge at Springfield, Illinois. Company C. Musician M. L. Davis, e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Oct. n, 1864, as Sergt. PRIVATES. Davis Jno. W. e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Oct. n. 1864. Smith Philip T. e. Aug. 18, '61 m.o. Oct. n, '64, Sergt. Taylor Jno. e. Aug. i8,'6i, died at Helena, Apl. 18,63. Worthington Saml. H. e. Sept. 2o,'6i, m.o. Oct. 11, '64. Company E. Coffman H. H. e. Aug. 16, 1861, died at Lagrange, Tenn., Dec. 20,1863. Hinsey C. C. e. Aug. 16, 1861, m.o. Oct. n, 1864. McCallen Jno. E. e. Aug. 16, '61, m. o. Oct. 11, 1864, as Corpl. O'Brien Henry M. e. Aug. 16, 1861, died at Young's Point. July 4, 1863. O'Brien Joel T. e. Aug. 16, '61, m.o. Oct. n, '64, Corpl. Robison M. V. e. Aug. 16, 1861, m.o. Oct. 11, 1864. Company H. Payton David, e. Sept. 1, 1861, absent without leave at m. o. July 15, 1865. Company I. Bane Ephraim, e. Sept. 14, '61, re enlisted as vet., Feb. 22, 1864, trans, to Co. C as consolidated. 47th (consolidated) Infantry Company A. Warren P. e. Sept, 29, 1864, disd. July 20, 1865, drafted. 47th (re-organ ixed) Infantry Quarter Master Wm. M. Patton, com. March 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Company A. Second Lieutenant Jos. P. Goodwin, e. Feb. 19, 1864. Promoted Second Lieutenant May 19, 1865. Mus- tered out Jan. 21, 1866. Company C. Kissinger Jacob, e. Oct. 5, '64, m.o. Oct. 4/65, term ex. Company D. Driscoll Dennis, e. March 7, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Robison Wm. C. e. March 7, 1864, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866. Company E. Sennett Jno. e. Feb. 21, '64. died at Peoria, Ill.,Nov.2,'65. Bright Henry, e. Oct. 3, '64, m. o. Oct. 2, '65, term ex. Cahill Richd. e. Oct. 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 2, '65, term ex. Gillott E. G. e. Oct. 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 2, '65, .term ex. Company K. Andrew Alonzo, e. Oct. 4, '64, m. o. Oct. 3/65, term ex. Sheridan Peter, e. Nov. 4, 1864. 53d Infantry. The Fifty-third Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Ott iwa, 111., in the winter of 1861-2, by Colonel W. H. W. Cushman. On the 27th February, LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 121 1862, moved to Camp Douglas, Chicago. 111. Ordered to Savannah, Tenn., March 23d. Arrived at Shiloh on the night of April 7th, and was placed in the Hirst Bri- gade, Fourth Division, Brigadier General J. G. Lau- man c mmanding Brigade, and Brigadier General S_. A. Hurlbut comrranding Division. Engaged in the siege of Corinth. Marched to Grand Junction, and. June 26th, to Lagrange. Thence vea Holly Springs, to Memphis, July 21st. On the 6th of September, moved toward Bolivar, arriving 13th. Then moved, Oct. 4th, from Bolivar, and, on the 5th, engaged four times their number of the enemy who were retreating from Corinth. While crossing Davis' hridge, on the Hatchie, a regiment from another state fled, breaking through our lines in disorder ; but the Fifty-third moved prompt- ly forward and formed line, and fought two and 1 half hours, losing 10 killed and 49 wounded. Returned to Bolivar, October 8th, and to Lagrange, November 4, 1862. On the 28th of November, moved southward, with Gene' al Grant's army, to Cold Water, Holly Springs. Waterford, Abbeville and Oxford, Miss., arriv- ing at Yocona Creek, December 13th ; and on the 22d, commenced the northward march toward Tallahatchie river. January 1, 1863, the regiment was brigaded with First Brigade. Fourth Division, Seventeenth Army Corps, Colonel I. C. Pugh commanding Brigade; Brig- adier General J. G. Lauman commanding Division, and Major General J. B. McPherson commanding Corps. Moved Irom Tallahatchie river and arrived at Moscow, Tenn., January nth. Was transferred, wiih the Di- vision, to the Sixteenth Army Corps (Major General Hurlbut's), and remained during the winter. Moved to Memphis, March nth, and. May 17th, embarked for Young's Point. On 20th, moved to Haines' Bluff. Went into position at Snyder's Bluff, and on the 25th, joined the main army. Was actively engaged in the siege of Vicksburg, being temporarily assigned to the Thirteenth Corps, Major General E. O. C. Ord com- manding. On July 5th, movtd with General Sher- man's army against Jackson. On the 12th, was engaged with the Third Iowa and Twenty-eighth and Forty- first Illinois, in battle of Jackson. The Fifty-third participated in'the gallant but disastrous charge of that day, going into the fight with 200 men and officers, and coming out with but 66. Colonel Earl fell, pierced with four bullets. Lieutenant Colonel McClanahan was severely wounded. Captain Michael Leahey and Lieu- tenant George W. Hemstreet were killed, and Captain J. E. Hudson mortally wounded. Captains Potter and King wounded. Lieutenant Smith lost an arm and was taken prisoner, and Captain Lodge was taken pris- oner. The entire loss being 88 killed and wounded, and 46 missing. A few days afterward returned to Vicksburg, and was transferred to Seventeenth Army Corps, Brigadier General M. M. Crocker commanding Division. Moved to Natchez, August 18th. Re- turned, November 30th, to Vicksburg, and camped at Milldale. On the 1st of February, 1864, the regiment having re-enlisted, was mustered as a Veteran organ- ization, and, on the 3d, started on the Meridian cam- paign, and, returning, arrived at Hebron, Mississippi, February 29th. Left Vicksburg, March 131 h, and ar- rived at Ottawa, 22d, where the men were furloughed for 30 days Company I, having been consolidated with Company E, in 1863, a new company was organ- ized and assigned to the regiment. R joined the Division at Cairo. General Y . P. Blair having been assigned to the Corps, it moved up the Tennessee to Clifton, and marched, -z'ia Decatur and Huntsville, joining General Sherman's army at Allatoona, June 8th. The Second Brigade, O lonel George C. Rogers commanding, was ordered to garrison that place. July 13th, ordered to Marietta, and, on the 17th, joined the Division at the front. Was engaged in the siege of At- lanta, and in the engagements of July 20th, 21st and 22d lost 101 men, killed and wounded — Captain Samuel Haynie being among the killed. After a few days' rest at East Point, moved, October 4th, in pursuit of Hood, returning to Marietta, where the Second Brig- ade was doing garrison duty, on November 6th. No- vember 13th, moved to Atlanta, and, on 15th, com- menced the Savannah campaign. Brigadier General Giles A. Smith commanding Division, and Colonel B. F. Potts commanding First Brigade, in which the regi- ment was serving ; arrived at the fortifications of Savannah, December 10th. Lost 4 killed and 6 wounded, in its advance on the works, and, on the 21st, marched into the city. January 4, 1865, the Forty-first Illinois Volunteers — 222 men and officers, Major Robert H. McFadden commanding — was con- solidated with the Fifty-third, and, on the 6th, the Division embarked for Beaufort, South Carolina, and soon after moved to Pocotaligo. On January 29th, commenced the Carolina c.impa'gn. Brigadier General B. F. Potts commanding Brigade. Moved, via Or- angeburg. Columbia, Fayetteville and Cheraw, partici- cipating in the battle ot Bentonville, March 20 and 21, 1865, and marched to Goldsboro, Raleigh and Jones' Station ; and, after Johnson's surrender, marched with the army to Washington, and participated in the grand review of May 24th. June 6th, moved to Louisville, Kentucky, and, July 22d, was mustered out of service, by Lieutenant Robert M. Woo s, \. C. M., and moved to Chicago, Illinois. July 28th, received final payment and discharge. Distance marched 2.855 miles. Distance by rail and steamer 4,168 miles. Total 7i° 2 3 miles. Col. Wm. H. W. Cushman, com. Sept. 23, 1861. Re- signed Sept. 3, 1862. Colonel Daniel F. Hitt. com. Lieutenant Colonel, Sept. 23, 1861. Promoted Colonel, Sept. 3, 1862. Re- signed Jan. 2, 1863. Colonel Seth C. Earl, com. Captain Co. F, Sept. 23, 1S61. Promoted Major, May 23, 1862. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel, Sept. 3. 1862. Promoted Col- onel, Jan. 2, 1863. Kil'ed July 12, 1863. Lieutenant Colonel Chas. H. Brush, com. Adjutant, Nov. 26, 1862. Promoted Major, April 7, 1865. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel, July 14, 1865. Mus- tered out July 22, 1865. Major Theo. C. Gibson, com. Jan. 1, 1862. Resigned May 23, 1862. Major Rolland H. Allison, com. Captain Co. B, Jan. 1, 1862. Promoted Major, Jan 2, 1863. Discharged Dec. 26, 1864. Major Elisba H. Stumph, e. as Sergeant Co. C, Oct. 21, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, May 14, 1863. Promoted First Lieutenant, April 13, 1864. Pro- moted Captain, Nov. 11, 1864. Promoted Major, July 22,1865. Mustered out (as Captain) July 22, 1865. Adjutant Seth W. Hardin, e. Co. E. Oct. 15, 1861. Promoted Adjutant, Jan. 1, 1862. Resigned Sept. 2. 1862. Quartermaster Philo Sindley, com. Sept. 23, 1861. Killed June 25, 1864. First Assistant Surgeon Jas. O. Harris,' com. Nov. 1, 1861. Resigned Nov. 18,1862. First Assistant Surgeon Henry Zeising, com. Jan. 31, 1865. Mustered out July 22, 1865. Second Assistant Surgeon Festus P. Cleveland, com. Nov. n, 1861. Resigned, 1862. Sergeant Major Oran M. Bull, kid. near Atlanta, Ga., July 2, 1864. Hospital Steward Thos. B. Stumph, m. o. July 22, '65. Hospital Steward Stephen Cooper, pro. 2d Lieut. Co. I. Prin. Musician Jno. R. Gilmore, pro. 1st Lieut. Co. I. REGIMENTAL BAND. Atherton A. G. e. Oct. 7, 1861, mustered out. Atherton Chas. e. Oct. 7, 1861, mustered out. Shaw Alfred, e. Oct. 7, 1861, mustered out. Company A. Captain Josiah 'B. Wright, com. Dec. 1, 1861. Dis- missed Oct. 19, 1863. Captain Wm. Armstrong, com. First Lieutenant, Dec. 1, 1861. Piomoted Captain, Oct. 19. 1863. Term expired Dec. 28, 1864. Captain Samuel B. Baldwin, e. as Sergeant, Oct. 11, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, Oct. 1, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant, Oct. 19, 1863. Pro- moted Captain, Dec. 28, 1864. Mustered out July 22. 1865. Second Lieutenant Daniel Slattery, com. Dec. 1, 1861. Honorably discharged, Oct. 1, 1862. Second Lieutenant Jerome B. Raney, e. Oct. 12, 1861. Re. enlisted as Veteran, Jan. 1, 1864. Promoted Second Lieutenant, Dec. 28, 1864. Mustered out July 22, 1865. First Sergt. Wm. D. Price, e. Oct. I4,'i86i, kid. at Big Hatchie, Tenn., Oct. 5, 1862. Sergt. James McCleary. e. Nov. 1, '61, [trans, to Irish Brigade, Feb. 14, 1862. 122 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Corpl. Dennis Kesler, e. Oct. 25, 1861, disd. Nov. 10, 1864, as Sergt., term expired. Corpl. Henry Jennings, e. Oct. 12, 1861, disd. Nov. 11, 1862, disab. Musician Solomon H. Varney, re-enlisted as Veteran, Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Musicia ■ Fred'k Simmons, re-enlisted as Veteran, Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, as Corpl. PRIVATES. Baird Thos. W. e. Oct. 19, 1861, disd. Nov. 10, 1864, term ex. Bunker Jas. e. Oct. 19. 1861, re-enlisted as Vet., Dec. 19, 1863, died March 21, 1865, wds. Courtney T. L. e. Oct. 25, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 5, '64, m. o. July 22. '65, as Corpl. Coffan F. M. e. Nov. 4, '61, disd. Dec. 16, '62, disab. Court Daniel, e. Nov. 11, '61, disd. Dec. 17, '66, term expired. Forbes Arthur S. e. Nov. 5, '6i,?died at St. Louis, May 18. 1862. Fickett Chas. e. Oct. 21, '61, disd. Feb. 17, '65. term ex. Galkway S. E. e. Dec. 11, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 3, '64, m. o. July 22, '65, as Sergt. Gibhart Henry, e. Dec. 26, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Dec. 22, '63, disd. April 10, '65. disab. Granby Geo. W. e. Oct. 14, 1861, d»ed July 22, '64, wds. Hoobler Jno. e. Oct. 25, 1861, died at Holly Springs, Miss., Dec. 10, 1862. Herbert Patrick, e. Oct n, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Howard Wm. C. e. Oct. 30/61, disd. Sept. 16/62, disab. Holmes Henry, e. Dec. 23, '61, m. o. June 2, '65, as Corpl., wounded. Harrigan Jas. e. Dec. 3, 1861, died at Chfcago, March 24, 1862. Jennings F. e. Oct. I2,"i86i, trans, to Invalid Corps, Nov. 10, 1863. Jakcson Geo. \V. e. Nov. 18, '61, deserted Feb. 16, '62. Jones Francis, e. Nov. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Jackson Wm. e. Nov. 16, 1861, deserted Aug. 2, 1862. Kelly Patrick, e. Nov. 23, 1861, disd. Nov. 10, 1864, as Corpl., term ex. Kelly Thos. e. Nov. 30, 1S61, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Kelly Jos. J. W. e. Nov. 30, '61, f died at Savannah, Ga., April 14, 1862. Kellogg Geo. E. e. Nov. 5, 1861 kid. at Jackson, Miss., July 12, 1863. Kelly Wm. A. e. Nov. 30, '61, disd. Oct. 19, '62, disab. Kostard J. F. e. Dec. 9, 1861, kid. at Jackson, Tenn., July 12, 1863. Lock-wood Shubal, e. Nov. 9, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Marsh Geo. e. Nov. 8, 1861, trans, to Irish Brigade. McCashland J. R. e. Oct. n, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, as First Sergt. Moss J. T. e. Oct. 14, 61, disd. March 5. '63, disab. Mclntyre Jas. e. Nov. 9, '61, deserted Jan. 17, '62. Nettleton Geo. C. e. Nov. 1, '61, deserted Sept. 1, '63. Norton Bina or Zina, e. Dec. 23, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 4, '64, m. o. July 22, '65. O'Leary Jno. 2d, e: Feb. 15, 1862,' disd. 'March*26, '65, term ex. O'Leary Jno. e. Oct. 19, '61, disd. Nov. 10, '64, term ex. O'Leary Michael, e. Oct. 12, 1861, disd. Nov. 10, 1864, term ex. Reed Franklin, e. Oct. 22,ji86i, died'at St. Louis, Aug. 12, 1S63, wds. Reager Thos. e. Nov. 1, '61, disd. Nov. 10, '64, term ex. Ryan Michael, e. Nov. 3, '61, deserted March 26, 1862. Randall H. C. e. Dec. 26, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 1, '64, m. o. Julv 22, '65, as Sergt. Sanderson Obed, e. Oct. 12, '61, died at Chicago, Mch. 23, '62. Sanborn Francis, e. Oct. 12, '61, m. o. July 22, '65. Shaul Levi, e. Oct. 14, '61, m. o. Dec. 2, 64. Shaul Menzo, e. Oct. 17, 61, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 5, '64, m. o. July 22, '65. Sigiler R' P. e. Oct. 12, '61. re-enlisted^as Vet. Jan. 5, '64, deserted May 12, '64. Smith Wm. G. e. Oct. 12, '61, Corpl., trans, to Invalid Corps, Nov. 10, 1863. Sigler LiJeman, e. Nov. 15, 1861, disd. Dec. 16,1864, term ex. Seipler Chas. e. Nov. 14, 1861, died at Memphis, Sept. 2, 1862. Thomas C. H. R. e. Nov. 23, 1861, absent, detached, at m. o. of Regt. Tompkins Thos. e. Dec. 23, '61, disd. May 15, '62, disab. Woodbury A. O. e. Nov. 4 '61, disd. Dec. 26, '62, di ab. Woolsey S. L. e. Nov. 1, 1S61, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 4, 1864, sick at m. o. of Regt. Worth John. e. Oct. 17, '61, deserted Aug. 24, '62. Worbs Hiram, e. Oct. 30, '61, disd. June 6, '62, disab. Wyman Henry, e. Dec. 6, '61, disd. Jan. 1, '65, term ex. RECRUITS. Collins Jos. e. Feb. 19, '62, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 19, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Campbell John, e. Feb. 26. '62, disd. Dec. 16, '62,disab. Doyle Michael, e. Tan. 14. '62, disd. Feb. 5,'65,term ex. Deford Thos. e. Sept. 24, 1862, m. o. July 22, 1865. Field Wm. B. e Feb. 25, '62, died Oct. 5, '62, wds. Graham Niblock, e. Mch. 30, 1861, Corpl., died at Chi- cago, May 31, 1862. Hunt Aaron, e. Feb. 17, 1862, deserted Oct. 25, 1862. Knee Aug. D. e. Feb. 18, 1862, died at Corinth, June 21, 1862. Mathias John, e. Jan. 25, '62, disd. April 29, '62, disab. Norman H. H. e. Feb. 24, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 25, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Reeder David, e. Feb. 18, 1862. re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 19, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1S65. Reeder John F. e. Feb. 18, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 18, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, as Sergt. Robbins H. P. e. /an. 4, 1802, died June 13, 1862. Renne Watson, e. Mch. 25, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Smalley |as, e. Jan. 14, '62, disd. April 5, '63, disab. Stone John, e. Jan. 22, '62, disd. May 15. 1862, disab. Woodbury I. W. e. Jan. 13, 1862, died at St. Louis, Mch. 26, 1863. Woodbury Isaac, e. Feb. 4, 1862, re-er listed "as vet. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, as Corpl. Wakefield G. W. e. Sept. 10, 1862, m. o. May 23, 1865. Company B. Captain Jarvis B. Smith, com. Second Lieutenant Jan. I, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Sept. 24, 1862. Promoted Captain Jan. 2, 1863. Died Apr. 11, '64. Captain Lewis N. Kennedy, e. as Sergeant Nov. 1, '62. Promoted Second Lieutenant, Sept. 29, 1862. Pro- moted First Lieutenant, Jan. 2, 1863. Promoted Captain, April n, 1864. Resigned July 8, 1865. First Lieutenant Seldon B. Griswold, com. Jan. 1, 1862. Resigned Sept. 29. 1862. First Lieutenant Chrk Haney, e. as Sergt. Oct. 21, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864. Pro- moted First Sergeant, then First Lieutenant, April II, 1864. Resigned April 6, 1865. Sergt. David Mooney, e. Oct. 4, 1861, disd. Sept. 18, 1862, First Sergt., disab. Corpl. Jesse Ready, e. Oct. 30, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. May 26, 1S65, as Sergt. Corpl. Geo. B. or W. Campbell, e. Oct. 17, 1861, disd. May 29, 1863, disab. Musician John R. Gilmore," e. Oct. 15, 1861, prmt. Principal Musician. PRIVATES. Adams Alonzo, e. Feb. 13, 1862, deserted May 16, 1862. Baxter Ralph A. e. Feb. 13, 1862. m. o. Mch. 26, 1865. Beckwith D. e. Oct. 14, , re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 3, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Baumgardner O. e. Dec. 4, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Cole Lyman U. e. Oct. 21, '61. re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. reduced from First Sergt. by his own request. Connor H. B. e. Oct. 21, '61, disd April 25, '62, disab. Cooper Richard, e. Dec. 12, 1861, kid. at Vicksburg, June 25, 1863. Dean Monroe, e. Oct. 23, 1861, disd, Mch. 1, '63, Sergt. disab. Englehardt J. J. e. Oct. 22,'6i, disd. June 24, '62, disab. Fox Jos. W. e. Oct. 26, 1861, died at Savannah, Tenn., April 2, 1862. Forbes Horace, e. Dec. 2, '6i,disd. Oct. 19, '62, disab. Humphrey Jas. M. e. Nov. 9, 1861, died at Camp Douglas, 111, Mch. 10, 1862. Hodgson Albert, e. Dec. 6, 1861, kid. at.Matamora, Tenn., Oct. 5, 1862. Kidd Geo. W. e. Nov. 1, 1861, m. o. Nov. 13, 1S64. Larry John H.e. Oct. 19, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Geo. E. Walker DECEASED. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 125 Murray John W. e. Nov. 1/61, disd. Dec. i6,'62,disab. Montgomery [as. B. e. Nov. 16, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, as First Sergt. Neal Anthony I. e. Nov. 9. 1861, ra. o. Mch. 26, 1865. Neal Jacob, e. Nov. 9, 61, kid. at Vicksburg, June 25, 1S63. Narry Patrick, e. Dec. 8, '61, disd. Camp Dennison,0. Smith Jos. e. Dec 1, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan 5. '64, m. o. July 22, 1865. Sherman Wm. e. Dec. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 31, 1864. Talbot Enoch, e. Oct. 16, '61, kid. at Jackson, Miss., July 12, 1863. Trenary Jas. H. e. Oct. 22, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 27, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1S65. Underhill Jas. e. Oct. 8, '61, disd. June 16, '62, disab. Yockey John, e. Nov. 1, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Dec, 21, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865, as Sergt. Yockey Chas. I. e. Oct. 28, '61, re-;nlisted as vet. Dec. 21, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. Clark Aug. W. e. Jan. 3, 1864, prmt. Sergeant Major. RECRUITS. Barnhardt Miller, e. Jan. 14, 1862, disd. Oct. 21, '62, as Corpl. disab. Bumgarner A. B. e. Jan. 14, '62, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 15, 1864, m. o. July 22. iS6s,as Sergt. Bryant J. M. e. Feb. 10, 1861, disd. Jan. 1, 1S65. Bagby John, e. Feb. 25, 1861, died Oct. 7, 1 62, wds. Barnes John, e. Feb. 29, '61, di-d. Jan. 25, '65, disab. Davis Geo. W. e. Feb. 18, '61, disd. Aug. 31, '62, disab. Flint C. A. e. Feb. ig, '62, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 20, 1864, disd. June 30, 1865, as Corpl. Fellows Jos. B. e. Feb. 26, 1862, m. o. Feb. 8, 1865. Hyling Chas.e. Mch. 10, 1862, m. o. Mch. 26, 1865. Hallett Chas. e. Feb. 20, 1862, m.o. Mch. 26, 1865. McKay Peter, e. Mch. 20, 1862, m. o. Mch. 26, 1865. Morrison John W. e. Jan. 6, 1862, died at Bolivar, Tenn., Oct. 22, 1862. McGaffin Geo. e. Feb. 10, 1862, disd. April 7/63, disab. Minard Henry H. e. April 15, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. McCulloch O. W. e. Feb. 20, 1862, m. o. July 22, 1865. Parr Jesse A. e. Jan. 20, 1862, m. o. Feb. 8, 1S65. Patterson Jas. L., e. Feb. 18, 1862, m. o. July 22, 1865, was pnsnr. Stumph Thos. R. e. Nov. 3, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, prmt. Hospital Steward. Starkweather Elisha, e. Feb. 20, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 21, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, as Sergt. Tuttle Pardon, e. Mch. 7, '62, trans, to I. C.,m. o. Mch. 20, 1865. Hough Lewis, e. Oct. 12, 1864, sub. never joined army. Murphy Jas. e. Nov. 26, 1864, sub. never joined army. Company C. Captain Jos. E. Skinner, com. Jan. 1, 1862. Resigned Nov. 15, 1862. Captain Wm. F. Dewey, com. First Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1862, Promoted Captain Nov.^is, 1862. Commis- sion canceled. Captain Francis G. King, e. as First Sergeant Dec; 15. 1861, Promoted First Lieutenant Nov. 15, 1862. Commissioned Captain May 4, 1863. Term ex- pired Nov. 11, 1864. First Lieutenant Chas. B. Shouse, e. as Corporal Nov. 25, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5, 1864. Pio- moted First Sergeant, then First Lieutenant, Nov, 11, 1864. Mustered out July 22, 1865. Second Lieutenant Wm. B. Palmer, e. as Corporal Nov. 4, 1861. Re. enlisted as veteran Jan. 5, 1S64. Pro- moted Second Lieutenant Nov. 11, 1864. Mustered out July 22, 1865. First Sergt. Bruce McCormick, e. Nov. 6, 1861, m. o. July 22, 1865 as private. Sergt. Villeroy A. Tambling, Oct. 21, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 2, 1864, First .Sergeant, disd. Nov. 1, 1S64, to accept promotion as Second Lieutenant Co. G, 16th U. S. C. I. Sergt. Chas. E. Wing, e. Oct. 26, 1861, disd. Oct 20, 1862, disab. Corpl. Stephen Cooper, e. Dec. 3, 1861, prmt. Hospital Steward. Corpl. Jas. Hays, e. Nov. 9, '61, disd. April 11, '63, wds. Co.pl. 01eJ.Johnson,e. Nov. 25, '61, deserted Aug,i8'62. Corpl. Mathias Hartman, e. e. Dec. 7, 1861, te enlisted as veteran Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Corpl. Patrick Jones, e. Dec. 25, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5, 1864, m.o. July 22, 1S65. Corpl. Edw'd R. Hutton, e. Jan. 1, 1862, disd. Dec. 4, 1863, wds. 8^ Musician Henry Reed, e. Oct. 26, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 3, 1864 m. o. fuly 22, 1865, as Sergt. Musician Alfred J. Doolittle, e. Oct. 26, 1861, re-enlist, ed as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Wagoner Hiram Wright, e. Nov. 6, 1861, deserted Aug. 18, 1862. PRIVATES. Abel Henry, e. Jan. 4, 1862, died at Pittsburg Land- ing, Tenn., April 12, 1862. Anderson Ole 0. e. Jan. 6, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, kid. Jan. 26, 1865, by guerillas. Brown Henry, e. Feb. 1, 1862, disd. Oct. 20, '62, disab, Clark Wm. D. e. Oct. 21. 1861, trans, to. Reg. Band. Churchill F. e.Nov. 22, '61, died at Corinth, June 18, '62. Churchill Geo. e. Nov. 21, '61, disd. Oct. 20, '62, disab. Clark Lemuel B. e. Dec. 3, '61, died July 20, '63, wds. Dolan Barney, e. Nov. 18, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, deserted April 25, 1865. Drake Jas. H. e. Dec. 27, '61. m.o. Dec. 30/64, term ex. Flood Jas. e. Dec. 21, 1861, disd. Dec. 21, 1865. Field Cyrus, e. Nov. 23, '61, disd. June 19/62, old age. Franklin Thos. e. Nov. 23, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Fillmore Jno. e. Nov. 23, '61, disd. Dec. 6, '62, disab. Fillmore Wm. e. Jan. 19, 1862, deserted Aug. 1, 1862. Grant Orrin B. e. Nov. 25, 1861, m. o. Feb. 7, 1865. Hattis Eber, e. Feb. 17, 1862, disd. Aug. 1S62, disab. Hensler A. e. Dec. 15, '6i, re-enlisted as vet. Jan 5, '64, m. o. June 28, 1865, prisr. war. Horner Jno. e. Oct. 25. 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, disd. July 21, 1865, wds. Hunt Garrison, e. Oct. 28, 1861, died Aug. 10, 1863. Hassar Fred. e. Dec. 24«'6i, trans, to Vet. Res. Corps, Sept. 15,1863. * Heaton Jas. A. e. Nov. 18, 1861, deserted Aug. 11, '62. Hinman Chas. P. e. Nov. 25, '61, deserted Aug. 31, '62. Hartman Jacob, e. Dec. 7, '61, disd. May 30, 1864, wds. Herrington Wm. e. Dec. 23, 1861, trans, to V. R. C. Sept. 15, 1862. Helfredge Eugene, e. Dec. 15. '61, deserted April 3,'63. Huntsman Chas. E. e. Dec. 31, 1861, died at Chicago, March 17, 1862. Helyson Ellick, Dec. 6, i86i,disd. Oct. 20, 1862, disab. Johnson Benj. e. Nov. 25, '61, disd. Aug. 19, 1862, wds. Jacobson Jacob, e. Jan. 20, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 21, m. o. July 22, 1865. Keiser Frank, e. Dec. 26, 1861, deserted May 23, 1862. Kimberlin S.B. e.Nov. 19. '61, disd. Dec. 30, 64, term ex. Kapsel Louis, e. Dec. 23, 1861, deserted April 3, 1862. Letz August M. e. Dec. 23, 1861, died Dec. 29, 1863, of bad treatment while prisoner of war. Larson Jno. e. Jan. 6, 1862, disd. Nov. 24, 1864, disab. McGowan Michael, e. Feb. 1, '62, trans. Co. K Feb. 1,62. Mullen Jno. e. Feb. 4, 1862. re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1 65 as First Sergeant. Mullaby Wm. H. e. Nov. 18, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 19, 1863, m - o. July 22, 1865 as Sergeant. Morrison Matthew, e. Nov. 15, 1861, disd. Dec. 30, '64, term expired. McCormick Wm. e. Nov. 9, 61, disd. Nov. n,'62, disab. Moore Geo. e. Dec. 26, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Miller Edward F. e. Dec. 28, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, died July 22, 1864, wds. Miller Jno. C.e. Dec. 26,'6i, disd. Dec. 30/64, term ex. Neutson Seward, e. Feb. i,'62, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 27, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Newton Goodmond, e. Feb. 1, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 2, 1864, m.o. July 22, 1865. Newton Newton, e. Feb. 1/62, disd. Aug. 21/62, disab. O'Maley Jno. e. Nov. 20, 1861, kid. at Jackson, Miss., July 12, 1863. Oleson Barney, e. Jan. 13, 1862, m. o. March 25, 1865. Phelps Martin, e. Dec. 3, 1861, disd. Aug. 1, '62, disab. Roundstone Geo. C. e. Nov. 19, 1861, as Corpl., died July 23, 1863, wds. Perry Jno. e. Dec. 17, 1861, disd. July 9, 1862, disab. Porter Geo. W. e. Dec. 25, 1861, as Corpl. disd. Feb. 10, 1864, to accept prmt. in colored regiment. Peterson Ares, e. Feb. 6, '62, disd. Feb. 27, 1862, disab. Rein'rson Andrew, e. Oct. 26, '61, m. o. March 25, '65. Skinner Robt. E. e. Oct, 28/61, disd. Apl. 22/62, disab. Sheppard Jno. e. Nov. - '6i,_died at Pittsburg, Penn., April 21, 1862. Singer Elisha S. e. Nov. 5, '61, re-en\isted as vet. Jan. 3. 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865 as Sergt. ' Stumph Thos. R. e. Nov. 4. 1861, trans, to Co. B. Smallen Patrick, e. Dec. 17/61, disd. Sept. 5/62, disab. Smallen Chris, e. Nov. 9, 1861, died Oct. 6, 1862, wds. 126 LA SALLE COUNTY WA"R RECORD. Shattuck Isaac, e. Dec. 26,'6i, disd. April 22, '62, disab. Ship Jos. e. Jan. 2, 1862, disd. Aug. 21, 1862, disab. Strand Ole, e. Jan. 7, 1862, disd. Nov. 11, 1862, disab. Singer T. B. e. Dec. 26, 1861, disd. Sept. 6, 1862, disab. Trumbull Oliver, e. Nov. 22, 1861, supposed m. o. Nov. 11, 1864. Trumbull Geo. e. Dec. 3, 1861, died Oct. 7, 1862, wds. Todd David H. e. Nov. 8, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, deserted April 29, 1864. Woodruff W. W. e. Dec. g, '61, re-enhsted as vet. Dec. 19, 1863, deserted Feb. 2. 1865. Wheatland A. e. Nov. 18, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Winer Philip, e. Nov. 9, 1861, deserted April 3, 1862. RECRUITS. Abel Chas. e. Jan. 4, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864. m. o. July 22, 1865, on furlough. Bailey David, e. Apr. 25, '64, m. o. July 22, '65. Connell Jno. C. e. March 24, '64. m. o. July 22, '65. Dixon Jno. A. e. Jan. 13, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Graves Herbert, e. Jan. 1, '62, deserted May 10, '62. Glancy Owen L. e. Dec. 31, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, '64, m. o. July 22, 65, on furlough. Hamer Jno. e. Jan. 6, '62, died July 16, '62. Riddle Henry, e. April 13, '64, m. o. July 22, '65. Timons Jas. e. Feb. 21, '65, m. o. July 22, '65. Woodruff C. H. e. April 16, '64, m. o. July 22, '65. Eagan Richd. e. Dec. 3, '64, sub., never joined army. Fox Dellman, Nov. 16, '64, m. o. July 8, '65. Company D. Captain Jas. E. Hudson, com. Dec. 1, 1861. Died Aug. 6, 1863. Captain Albert S. Kinsloe, com. Second Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Aug. 6, 1863. Promoted Captain Dec. 28, 1864. Term ex- pired March 31, 1865. Captain Warren H. Norton, com. First Lieutenant Dec. 28, 1861. Promoted Captain Aug. 6, 1863. Term expired Dec. 28, 1864. First Lieutenant Reynolds H. Dickinson, e. as Ser- geant Nov. 20. 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Feb. 25, 1864. Prom. First Sergeant, then First Lieu- tenant, Dec. 28, 1864. Mustered out July 22, 1865. Second Lieutenant Edwin E. Thomas, e. as Sergeant Nov. 4, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Feb. 29, 1864. Promoted Second Lieutenant Dec. 28, 1864. Mus- tered out July 22, 1865. First Sergt. Jno. T. Carter, e. Nov. 7, '61, died near Corinth, May 27, '62. Sergt. Abner T.Beale, e. Nov. 9/61, died at home, Dec. 19, '63. Sergt. Eugene Larkins, e. Nov. 9, '61, m.o. Dec. 31, '64. Corpl. Chas. Rockabrand, e. Nov.13,'61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, '64, m. o. July 22, '65, as 1st Sergt. Corpl. Jas. K. McLaughlin, e. Nov. 20, '61. re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, '64, m. o. July 22, '65, as Sergt. Corpl. Orson C. Perkins, e. Dec. 30, 1861, died at St. Louis, April 30, '63. Corpl. Chas. McCreedy, e. Dec. 10, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, '64, m. o. July 22. '65, as Sergt. Corpl. Frank G. Chase, e. Nov. 3o,'6i, died Jan. 26, '63,wds. MusicianGeo.A.Hunt,e.Oct.i2,'6i,disd.June6,'62,disb. Wagoner Jno. Brown, e. Dec. 10, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. PRIVATES. Anderson Mathias. 'e. Dec. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 4, '64, m. o. July 22, '65. Agnew Frank, e. Dec. 20, '61, disd. Nov. 7. '62, disab. Batchelor S. e. Dec. 16, '61, died at Shiloh, May 29, '62. Bunnell Saml. P. e. Dec. 21, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, disd. Sept. 25. 1864, disab. Clark Jas. A. e.Dec.S/e^absent^ick, since June io,'62. Cawley Wm. e. Dec. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m o. July 22, 1865, Cary Jno. e. Dec. 28, 1861, m. o. Dec. 31, 1864. Colton Wm. e. Jan. 9, '62, died at St. Louis, Aug.8,'62. Condall Benj. M. e. Feb. 3, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 29, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Drew Ezra, 8. Nov. 9, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Ditts David, e. Jan. 16, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 17, 1864, in. o. July 22, 1865, as Corpl. Doyle Michael, e. Jan. 14, 1862, trans, to Co. A. Ferguson Peter, e. Nov. 15, '6i, disd, Dec.24,'62, disab. Flick Michael, e. Dec. 8, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864. m. o. July 22, 1865, as Corpl. French Fruston, Jan. 10, '62, deserted Aug. 13, '62. Godfrey Jnn. e. Dec. 6, '61, died at St. Louis, Oct. i8,'62. Graham Niblock, e. Ian. 4, '62. trans to Co. A. Gaiser Ernest, e. Jan. 7, 1862, killed at Hatchie River, Oct. 5. 1862. Hill Solan, e. Nov. 9. '6i, disd. March 28, '62, minor. Knapp Chas. C. e. Jan. 3, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Ketchum D. R. e. Feb. 3, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 4, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Langley A. C. e. Nov. 16, 1861. re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 29, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Langley Jonas W. e. Nov. 26, '61, disd. May 5, '63, disab. Larkins A. e. Dec. 16, '61, died Aug. 12, '63, of wounds. Larkins L. C. e. Nov. 29. '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, as Corpl. Miller Jno. H. e. Nov. 22. '61, died Nov. 5, '62, wounds. Madison Conrad, e. Nov. 22, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, '64, disd. May 16, '65, disab. Mack John, e. Nov. 20, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, '64, m. o. July 22, 1865. Mosher Samuel D. e. Jan. 1, 1862, Corpl., died July 23, 1863, wounds. McC askey L. B. e. Jan. 6, 1862, killed at Jackson Miss., July 12, 1863. McKinney Jos. W. e. Jan. 7, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, '65. Matthias Jno. e. Jan. 25, 1862, trans, to Co. A. Pine Russell D. e. Nov. 21, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, as Corpl. Pool Daniel E. e. Dec. io,'6i,disd. Oct. 5/63, lost left leg. Reynolds Jesse, e. Nov. 15, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, as Sergt. Ranstead H. E. e. Dec. 20, 1861. re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Robbins H. P. e. Ja*. 4, 1862, trans, to Co. A. Shultz Isaac, e. Nov. 9, 1861, disd. Dec. 5, 1863, sen- tence G. C. M. Streator E. H. e.Jan.i,'62,absent,sick,since June. 5, 62. Streator W. F. e. Jan. 1, 1862. disd. Oct. 18, '62, disab. Small<-y Jas. H. e. Jan. 14, 1862, trans, to Co. A. Stone fno. e. Jan. 22, 1862, trans, to Co. A. Sculley Wm. e. Nov. 9, '61, trans to Co. D, 23d I.V. I. Taylor Robt. e. Nov. 14, '61, disd. Jan. 19, 1863, disab. Venard Horace, e Dec. 16, 1861, re-enlisced as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Van Fossen Jos. e. Dec. 26, 1861. re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. White Hamilton H. e. Nov. 30, 1861, m. o. Dec. 31, '64. Woodberry I. W. e. Jan. 13, 1862, trans to Co. A. . Wilber Emory, e. Feb. 7, '62, disd. Feb. 28, '62, minor. Austin H. E. e. Feb. 22, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 23, 1865, m. o. July 22, 1865. Breese David, e. Feb. 24, '62, capt. before Atlanta, Ga. Gasner Sam'l F. e. Mch. 30, '64, died at Nashville, Tenn., July 16, 1864. George. Irwin J. e. Feb. 18, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 20, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, as Sergt. Heide Henry, e. Jan. 5, '64, nv o. Aug. 7, '65, wnd. Hall Henry, e. Mch. 30, 1864. m. o. July 22, 1865. Kelsey Ansel A. e. Feb. 20, '62. disd. May 25, '64, wds. McLaughlin John, e. Feb. 25, '62, disd. Oct. 19. '62, disab. Plank Sol. e. Feb. 25, '62, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 29, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Tracy Geo. T. e. Feb. 14 '62, died at Holly .Springs, Miss., Jan. 6, 1862. Turner Elisha, e. April 25, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1865. Company E. Captain Alonzo W. Buel, com. First Lieutenant Co. I, Mch. 1, 1862. Promoted Capta'n Oct. 30, 1862. Re- signed Aug. 24, 1864. First Lieutenant Napoleon Beaubien, e. Nov. 10, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 5, 1864. Promoted Sergeant, then Second Lieutenant, April 7, 1865. Promoted First Lieutenant May 19, 1865. Mustered out July 22, 1805. PRIVATES. Barnes Wm. e. Nov. 4, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 4, 1864. absent without leave since June 28, 1865. Calder John, e. Nov. 25, '61, disd. April q, '63, disab. Fuson Willis H. e. Jan. 29, '62, disd. Mch. 4, 63, disab. Lathrop Wm. e. Nov. 18, 1861, kid. at Jackson, Miss.. July 12, 1863. Murray Jas. e. Jan. 7, 1862, m. o. Mch. 1, 1865. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 127 Nelson Alex, e. Nov. 12, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 3, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, as Sergt. Reed Daniel, e. Jan. 1, '62, absent at m. o. of Regt. RECRUITS. Boland Michael, e. Feb. 20, '64. m. 0. July 22, '65, Corp. Gerh.trt Geo. e. April 3, 1864, m. o. July 28, 1865. Horner David, e. Mch. 24, 1862, m. o. May ri, 1865. Hallsted Dan'l, e. Feb. 20/64, m. o. Julv 22,'65,Corpl. Leisure Denton, e. Feb. 29, '64, m. o. July 22/65, Corpl. Strieker Wm. e. Feb. 20, 64, m. o. July 22, '65, Sergt. Parker Allen W. e. Dec. 6, 1864, m - °- July 22, 1865. Smith John, e. April 4, '65, sub. m. o. July 22, 1865. Williams John M. e. Dec. 3, '64, sub. m.o. July 12, '65. Company F. Captain Daniel L. Houston, com. First Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1862. Promoted Captain May 23, 1862. Re- signed June 2, 1863. First Lieutenant Wm. G. Earl, com. Second Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant May 23, 1862. Resigned (as Second Lieutenant) Nov. 18, '62. First Lieutenant C. G. W. Hyde, e. Oct. 23, 1861. Pro- moted Second Lieutenant Nov. 18, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant June 2, 1863. Honorably dis- charged Mch. 24, 1865. First Sergt. Levi A. Schooley, e. Dec. 3, '61, disd.June 4, 1862, disab. PRIVATES. Allen David, e. Nov. 1, 1861, disd. May 1, '62, disab. Allen Henry, e. Dec. 28, i86r, deserted Aug. 18, 1862. Anderson Ole O. e. Jan. 6, 1862, trans, to Co. I. Barbour Orange L. e. Nov. 21, '61, disd. Apr. 22, '62, disab. Cole Wm. e. Nov. 18, '61, accidentally kid. Apr. 5, '62. Carroll Matthew, e. Nov. 9, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, detached. Dodge Henry F. e. Dec. 6, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Daniels Geo. L. e. Feb. 3, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 4, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Donohue Tim. e. Dec. 6, '61, disd. Jan. 1, '65, term ex. Dodd Wm. e. Jan. 1, 1862, disd. at Memphis, disab. Hogan Edw. e. Dec. 28, '61, disd. Aug. 18, '62, disab. Hotchkiss Jarvis L. e. Jan. 7, '62, m.o. July 22, '65, sick. Lazanway J. H. e. Jan. 24, '62, trans Inv. Corps, Sept. 15, 1863. McFarlan O. B. e. Dec. 27, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. s, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Mr.Clure Jas. W. e. Nov. 6, '61, trans, to 23d I.V.I. Mosher Geo. I. e. Nov. 25, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. Nov. 26, 1865. Persons Uriah, e. Dec. 28, '61, trans. Inv. Corps, Aug. 4, '63. Roath Horace, e. Dec. 28, '61, disd. Dec. 12, '63, disab. Spafford D. S. e. Jan. 9, '62, disd. July 3, '62, disab. Sparks Sam'l J. e. Dec. 7, '61, disd. Dec. 15, '62, disab. Sarles Alex, e. Nov. 15, 1861, died at Belivar, Tenn., Nov. 3, 1863, wds. Spicer Geo. B. e. Jan. 21, '62, disd. Apr. 18, '62, disab. Simmons Jas. e. Feb. 13, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 2, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Vorce Chas. H. e. Dec. 7, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, prmt. Sergt. Maj. Warner Abijah, e. Feb. 3, '62, disd. Apr. 30, '63, disab. RECRUITS. Ashley H. D. e. March 19, '62, m.o. April 7,65, asCorpl. Benway Jno. H. e. Feb. 15/62, deserted Aug. 18, 1862. Brett Thos. e. Jan. 1, '62, vet., m. o. July 22, 1865. Buckley Jas. e. Oct. 11, '62, vet., m. o. July 22, '65. Berry Michael, Jan. 1, '62, m. o. Jan. 27, 1865. Connelly Benj. e. Feb. 3, 1862, m. o. March 15, 1865. Cox Spencer J. e. April 16, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Cox Patrick, e. Nov, 1, '61, m. o. July 22, 65, ab. sick. Fitzgerald Thos. e. Nov. 10, '61, vet., m.o. July 22/65. Guard Henry, e. Feb, 22, '62, m. o. March 15, '65. Knickerbocker Jas. e. Feb. 15, 1862, died at Marseilles, 111., Aug. 7, 1863. Kieman Bernard, e. Nov. 1, 1861, m. o. Jan. 1, 1865. Lanig Jos. e. Keb. 1, '62, disd. Nov. 12, '62, disab. Lewis Edward, e. Mch. 19, '62, disd. Aug. 16, '62, disab. Lally Jno. e. Jan. 1, '62, m. o. March 2, '65. Moore Geo. L. e. Jan. 5, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 11, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, as Corpl. McKeon Michael, e. Feb. 1/62, vet., m. o. July 22, '65. McNulty Jno. e. Jan. 28, '62, vet., m. o. July 22, '65. O'Connor Jno. e. March 1, 1862, m. o. March 6, 1865. Packenham Fredk. e. March 19, 1862, m. o. Apr. 5. '65. Ryan Daniel, e. Oct. 11, '61, vet., m. o. July 22, 1865. Riley Hugh, e. Nov. 12, 1861, m. o. Dec. 28, 1864. Rogers Henry, e. March 1, 1862, m. o. March 15, 1865. Sanders Jas. e. Feb. 1/62, vet., m.o. July 22,'6s,as Sgt. Taylor Geo. e. Feb. 20, '62, deserted Aug. 13, 1862. Walker Jno. e. Dec. 13, 1861, vet., died at Quincy, 111., Feb. 1, 1865. Claude P. e. Jan. 5/64, trans, to Inv. Corps, Aug. 15, '64. Mitchell Z. e. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, '65, on furl. Murphy Jno. e. Dec. 3, 1864, sub., never joined army. Company G. Captain Geo. R. Lodge, com. Second Lieutenant Co. K Jan. 1, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Co. G Feb. 1, 1862. Promoted Captain June 14, 1863. Honorably discharged May 15, 1865. Second Lieutenant Jno. H. Elwood, com. March 1 '62. Resigned March 3, 1863. Daley Jno. e. Dec. 23, 1861, m. o. March 29, '64. Fellows B. B. e. Feb. 26, '62, disd. Oct. 18, '62, disab. Fellows J. B. e. Jan. 9, 1862, trans, to Co. B. Hallett Chas. e. Feb. 20, 1862, trans, to Co. B. Knickerbocker Jas. e. Jan. 7, '62, trans, to I. C, m.o. March 14, '65. Knickerbocker Nelson, e. Jan. 9, 1862, disd. June 3, 1862, disib. McCulloch O. W. e. Feb. 20, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 21, 1864, trans, to Co. B. Savery Nicholas, e. Feb. 3, 1862, deserted Aug. 18, 1862. Schultz Jno. e. Feb. 24, 1862, disd. Nov. 11, 1862, disab. Smally Jno. e. Dec. 23, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. Dec. 29, 1864, as non-com. officer. Solvin Avin, e. Feb. 22, 1862, disd. Oct. 24, 1862, disab. Company H. Second Lieutenant ChristopherStarr, com. Oct.i, 1862. Resigned Jan. 6, 1865. Musician Chas. Atherton,e. Oct. 7, i86r, trans, to Regi- mental Band, March 27, 1862. Musician Alfred Shaw, e. Oct. 7, 1861, trans, to Regi- mental Band, March 27, 1862. Hicks Sylvester, e. Dec. 7, 1861, died May 4, 1862. McWilliams M. e. Dec. 27, 1861, deserted July 12, 1863. Atherton Amasa G. trans, to Regimental Band. Bramble Jno. e. Jan, 14, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Company I. First Sergeant Nelson J. Welles, e. Oct. 3, 1861, trans, to Co. E. Bull Oran M. e. Aug. 14, 1862, pro. Sergt. Major, from ist Sergt. Horner David, e. March 24, 1862, trans, to Co. E. Murray Jas. e. Jan. 7, 1861, trans, to Co. E. Nelson Alex. e. Nov. 11, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 3, 1864, trans to Co. E. Company I (new company). (Consolidated with Co. E, March 7, 1863.) Captain Samuel J. Harney, com. Jan. 28, 1864, Died of wounds July 2s, 1864. Captain Jno. R. Gillmore, com. First Lieutenant Jan. 28, 1864. Promoted Captain July 25, 1864. Re- signed Jan. 6, 1865. Captain Stephen Cooper, com. Second Lieutenant Jan. 28, 1864. Promoted First Lieutenant July 25, 1864. Promoted Captain Jan. 6, 1865. Mustered out July 22, 1865. First Lieutenant Jacob T. Moss. e. Jan. 2, 1864. Pro- moted Second Lieutenant July 25, 1864. Promoted First Lieutenant Jan. 6, 1865. Mustered out July 22, 1865. Second Lieutenant Henry Jennings, e. Jan. 4, 1864. Promoted Second Lieutenant Jan. 6, 1865. Mus- tered out July 22, 1865. PRIVATES. Armstrong Wm. S. e. Jan. 2, 1864, as vet. m. o. July 22, 1865 as Sergt. Austin Jno. L. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Austin Jas. P. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. June 24, 1865. Abel Wm. e. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22/65, absent sick. Anderson Oley, e. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Adams Chas. e. Jan. 16, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. 128 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Braning D ; H. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Balsinger N. e. Nov. 30, 1863. m. o. July 22, 1865. Brown Geo. \V. e. Jan. 12, :864, deserted .March 10, '64. Bahney Levi e. Dec. 4, 1863, as Corpl. absent without leave since July 1, 1865. Benedict Lauman, e. Dec. 7, 1863, died at Chattanooga, Dec. 4. 1864, wds. Buchanan Jas. e. Dec. 3, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. Buchanan E. W. e. Dec. 1, 1863. kid. at Atlanta, Ga., July 21, 1864. Bowers Jacob, e. Dec. 17, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. Boll Jas. e. Dec. 22, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. Bufnngton Ulysses, e. Dec. 25, 1863, m. o. July 22, '65. Clark C. S. e. Feb. 10, 1864. never mustered, deserted. Cassiiy Jno. G. e. Dec. 5, 1863, deserted frjm hospital in 1864. Cassidy Terrence, e. Dec. 21V63, disd. Feb. 17, '65, wds. Coffin F. e. Jan.4,'64, as vet., kid. Atlanta, July 22, '64. Coleman Jas. N. e. Dec. 3, 1863, died at Nashville, Tenn.. June 5, 1864. Campfield L. G. e. Dec. 18, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865, as Corpl. wds. Day Jno. B. e. Dec. 3, 1863, m. o. May 29, 1865. Deittenhauer P. e. Dec. 22, 1863, deserted Jan. 20, '64. Duffield Robt. e. Jan. 5, 1864, kid. near Savannah, Ga., Dec. 10, 1864. Doolin Jno. e. Dec. 23, 1863, disd. May n, 1865, wds. Frankenhauser C.e. r eb. 13, '64, absent since June 23, '65. Fairbanks Wm. e. Nov. 28, 1863, kid. near Savannah, Ga., Dec. 10, 1864. Franklin Geo. e. Dec. 7, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. Gregg David R. e. Nov. 26/63, ni.o. July 22, '65, Corpl. Green Edmund P. e. Dec. 7, 63, deserted Dec. 18, 1863. Godfrey Chas. e. Dec. 29, 63, deserted March 10, 1864. Himenover D. B. e. Dec. 23, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. Hucklebone Geo. e. Jan. 5, 1864, absent without leave since July 23, 1865. Hatch A. J. e. Ian. 5, 1864. m. o. July 22. 1865. Harley Jno. e, Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Heide Henry e. Jan. 5, 1864, t rans. to Co. D. Harrington Ed. e. Dec. 25, 1863, died at Atlanta, Ga., July 27, 1864. Jones Harrison P. e. Feb. 17, 1S64, kid. at Chattanooga, Nov. 11, 1864. Johnson Peter, e. Dec. 26, 1863, disd. Feb. 27, 1865. Johnson Jas. D. e. Dec. 23, 1863, kid. at Atlanta, Ga., July 21, 1864. Knickerbocker M. J. e. Jan. 11, 1863, m. o. July 22,'65. Kinney Jas. A. e. Dec. 22, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. Lawson Stephen, e. Dec. 22,'63,m.o. July 22/65, Corpl. McCashland Benj. e. Feb. 10, 1864. m. o. July 22, 1865. McCabe F. e. Feb. 15, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. McKay A. B. e. Dec. 21, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. Maloney Jno. e. Dec. 7, 1863, died at Marietta, Ga., Aug. 18, 1864, wds. McDonnell Morris, e. Dec. 23, 1863, kid. near Savannah, Ga., Dec. 10, 1864. Maleby Geo. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. McAlla Jno. e. Dec. 5, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. Meinhart Chas. e. Dec. 15, 1863, died at Philadelphia, Juue 12, 1865, wds. Morgan A. L. e. Dec. 19, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. McCormick Thos. e. Jan. 11, 1864, absent without leave since June 23, 1865. O'Connors Jno. W. e. Nov. 28, 1863, m. o. July 22, '65. Olmsted P. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Perry Jno. e. Dec. 15, 1863, trans, to V. R. C. m. o. July 29, 1865. Ross Milton, e. Feb. 15, 1864, deserted before muster in. Reed Franklin O. e. Dec. 15, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. Rigler Geo. e. Dec. 22, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. 4 Solvin Avin, e. Dec. 24, '63, as vet., m. o. July 22, '65. Simpson Jas. E. e. Nov. 30, '63, died at Alatoona, Ga., June 13, 1864. Shepherd Jno. W. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Sass Henry, e. Jan. 4, '64, kid. near Atlanta, Ga., July 21, 1864. Sriesland T. N. e. Jan. 13, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Smith Chas. e. Dec. 23, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. Spidle Jacob B' e. Dec. 14, 1863, trans, to Co. H. Singer Thos. e. Jan. 4, 1864, vet., m. o. July 22, 1865. Thompson Alex. e. Feb. 17, '64, kid. near Atlanta, Ga., July 21, 1864. Tynan Monroe, e. Dec. 29, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. Thomas Henry, e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o, July 22, 1865. White Geo. W. e. Dec. 1, 1863, m. o. July 22, 1865. Whitney Leonard, e. Dec. 21, 1863, deserted April, '64. Wing Chas. E. e. Jan. 5, '64, vet., m. o. July 22, 1865. Wilkinson Jas. e. Jan. 5, '64, absent without leave since July 2, 1865. RECRUITS. Bean Ole, e. April 7, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Courtney John C. e. Mch. 14, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Corwin Myron, e. Mch. 21, 1864. m. o. July 22. 1865. Fuller Arthur, e. Feb. 20, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Halihan John, e. Feb. 27, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Knutson Knut, e. Feb. 27, 1864, m. o. July 22. 1865. Kennedy John, e. Feb. 22, 1864, m. o. July 12, 2865. Lickett Frank, e. Mch. 29, 1864. m. o. July 22, 1865. O'Malley Jas. e Mch. 19, 1864, m. o. Ju y 22, 1865. Orr Jas, e. Mch. 10, 1864, absent without Lave since June 25, 1865. O'Connor John, 2d, e. Mch. 19, 1864, kid. near Savan- nah, Ga., Dec. ic, 1864. Thompson Thos. e. Feb. 29, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865. Waldron Jas. H. e. Feb. 20, 1864, m.o. July 22, 1865. Wertz Jeremiah, e. Mch. 21, 1864, m. o. May 27, 1865. Francis John, e. Oct. 14, 1864, sub. m. o. July 22, 1865, detached. Company K. Captain Michael Leahey, com. Jan. 1, 1862. Killed July 12, 1863. Captain Patrick Buckley, com. First Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1862. Promoted Captain July 11, 1863. Died Feb. 1, 1864. Captain Patrick Ryan, e. Oct. 11, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant Sept. 28, 1863. Promoted Feb. 2, 1864. Resigned Nov. 10, 1864. First Lieutenant Roger Warner, e. as First Sergeant Oct. 12, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant Sept., 1862, Prdmoted First Lieutenant July 11, 1863. Drowned Sept. 28, 1863. First Lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald, e. as Corporal Nov. 11, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant Feb. 2, 1864. Mustered out Jan. 12, 1864. Second Lieutenant Robert V. Simpson, e. Nov. 26, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant Feb. 1, 1862. Resigned April 22. 1862. Corpl. Jas. Goggins, e. Oct. n, '61, died at Lagrange, Tenn., July 3, 1862. PRIVATES. Aberton Timothy, e. Nov. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 28, 1864. Buckley James, e. Oct. 11, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Dec. 19, 1863, trans, to Co. F. Boyle Jno. e. Oct. 12, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Dec. 19, 1863, deserted April 30, 1864. Barratt Jno. e. Nov. 1, 1861, trans, to 23d I. V. I. Feb. 14, 1862. Berry Michael, e. Dec. 15, i86i,kld. at Memphis, Aug. 25, 1862. Brett Jno. e. Jan. 1, 1862, re-enlisted as Vet. JaD. 1, 1864, died Sept. 25, 1864. Barnhardt Miller, e. Jan. 1, 1862, trans, to Co. B. Bomgardner A. B. e. Jan. 14, 1862, trans, to Co. B. Brett Thos. I. Jan. 1, 1862, re-enlisted as Vet. Dec. 7, 1863, trans, to Co. G. Cox Patrick, e. Nov. 1,1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Feb. 20, 1864, trans, to Co. F. Counuepord Thos. e. Oct. 14, 1861, m. o. July 8, 1865. Collins Peter, e. Jan. 16, 1862, died at Vicksburg, July 16, 1863. Curtis Daniel, e. Jan. 28, 1862, died at Memphis, Feb. 7, 1863. Eninet Benjamin, e. Dec. 20, 1861, deserted Apl. 2, '63. Franklin Geo. e. Dec. 27, 1861, deserted Dec. 31, 18^2. Fitzgerald Thos. e. Nov. 10, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 5, 1864, trans, to Co. G. Farley Michael, e. Dec. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 28, 1861. Ford Eugene, e. Dec. 1, 1861, m. o. Dec. 28, 1861. Fellows Jos. B. e. Jan. 9, 1862, trans, to Co. G. Hogan Michael, e. Dec. 15, 1861. Hartnet Jno. e. Dec. 15, 1861, deserted April 15, 1862. Kennedy Jno. 1, e. Nov, 1, '61, disd. Dec. 25, '62, disab. Kennedy Jno. 2, e. Nov. 1, 1861, m. o. Nov. 11, 1864. Kernan Bernard, e. Nov. 1, 1861, m. o. Feb. 8, 1865. Kerrin Maurice, e. Nov. 25, 1861. Killeen Patrick, e. Jan. 3, 1S62. re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 5, 1864, kid. in action July 21, 1864. Knickerbocker James, e. Jan. 7. 1862, trans, to Co. G. Knickerbocker Nelson, e. Jan. 9, '62, trans, to Co. G. Lake Jefferson, e. Jan. 12. '62, disd. Apl. 23, 62, disab. Lally Jno. e. Jan. 1, 1862, m. o. Jan. 25, 1865. Mc('inly Jno. e. Jan. 12, 1862, deserted March 24, '62. McKeon Michael, e. Feb. 1, 1862, re-enlisted as Vet. Feb. 5, 1864, trans, to Co. F. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR KECORD. 129 McKenna Peter, e. Dec. 27, 1861, kid. at Hatchie, Tenn., Oct. 5, 1862. McCarthy T. e. Dec. 10, 1861, deserted Feb. 20, 1862. McAlear Wm. e. Oct. 15, 1861, disd. Aug. 28, '62, disab. McNulty Jno. e. |an. 28, 1862, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 29, 1864, trans, to Co. F. McFadden Phillip, e. Jan. 28, '62, deserted Mch. 23, '62. McMahon Wm. e. Jan. 16, '62, wounded, left arm am- putated. McHugh Peter, e. Jan. 18, 1862, kid. at Jackson, Miss., July 12, 1863. Murphy Mathew, e. Jan. 28, '62, disd. Apr.24,'62,disab. Miller Jas. H. e. Jan. 13, 1862, trans, to Co. B. Miller M. C. e. Nov. 4,1861, deserted Mch. 22, 1862. O'Rourke John, e. Nov. 28, 1861, died at St. Louis, Aug. 3, 1862. O'Connor Wm. e. Dec. 16, '62, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864. Pendergast Enos, e. Oct. 11, '61, disd. Jan. i,'65,Sergt. Parr Jesse M. e. Jan. 20, 1862, trans, to Co. B. Ryan Jas. e. Oct. 11, '61, m. o. Nov. 11, '64, as Sergt, Ryan John, e. Jan. 1, '62, kid. at Jackson, Miss., July 12, 1863. Riley Hugh, e. Nov. 12, i86i,m. o. Jan. 25, 1863. Shober Wm, e. Oct. 14, i86i,died at Grand Junction, June 22, 1862. Sheridan P. e. Jan. 28, '62, disd. Sept. 24, '62, disab. Sanderson Ruff, e. Jan. 3, 1862. Temie Hugh, e. Dec. 1, '61, disd. Aug. 20, '62, disab. Troy Michael, e. Feb. 1, '62, deserted March 22, 1862. Uotios Albert, e. Nov. 28 '61, disd. Mch. 11, '62, disab. Walker John, e. Dec. 13, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, trans, to. Co. F. Walsh Edmund, e. Jan. 2, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. S, 1864, deserted April 30, 1864. Wallace Edw. e. Dec. 20, 1861, deserted Mch. 24, 1862. RECRUITS. Berry Michael, 2d, e. Jan. 1, 1862, kid. at Jackson, Miss., July 12, 1863. Gatehouse Wm. e. Jan. 1, 1862, deserted July 21, 1862. Henigan Jas. e. Feb. 20, '62, missing at battle of Jack- son, Miss. Huse Isaac, e. Dec. 4. 1861, deserted Feb. 4, 1862. Mulligan Jas. e. Jan. 1, 1862, deserted July 30, 1862. McNaughton M. e. Dec. 1, 1862, deserted Aug. 2, 1862. O'Connor Pat'k, e. Jan. 1, 1862, deserted Mch. 18.1862. O'Connor John, e. Mch. 1, 1862, trans, to Co. F. Rogers Henry, e. Mch. 1, 1862, trans, to Co. F. Ryan Daniel, e. Oct. 11, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, trans, to Co. F. Sanders Jos. e. Feb. 1, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 2, 1864, trans, to Co. F. Ammons Wm. e. Oct. 15, 1864, rejected. Ashley Jas. e. Oct. 15, 1864. Benedict G. W. e. Sept. 2, 1862. Cantleon Philip, e. Mch. 31, 1864, rejected. Cummings Chas. F. e. Sept. 8, 1862. Canantson Canant, e. Feb. 21, 1864. Garver Wm. H. King Mark, e. Sept. 22, 1862. LongThos. O. e. Oct. 1, 1864. Morgan Jas. W. e. Aug. 30, 1862. McFadden Jno. e. Sept. 4, 1862. Porter Samuel W. e. Sept. 18, 1862. Phelps E. A. e. Sept. 20, 1862. Peterson P. J. e. Feb. 21, 1864. Shepherd Jos. e. Dec. 15, 1863, died. Sharey Patrick, e. Oct. 15, 1864. Wells Enos S. e. Sept. 8, 1862. Zeising Henry, e. Feb. 22, 1865. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Lee Jacob, e. March 13, 1865, sub. m. o. May 8, 1865. Reed Fred k N. e. Aug. 18, 1864, sub. m. o. June 1, 65. 55th Infantry. The Fifty-fifth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was or- ganized at Camp Douglas, Chicago, 111., and mustered into the United States' service Oct. 31, 1861. Nov. 9th left Camp Douglas for Alton, 111.; the 10th, left for St. Louis, by steamer; Jan. 12, 1862, ordered to Paducah, Ky., by boat ; March 8th, embarked, on steamer, for Tennessee rivar and moved down to Pittsburg Landing, and was soon in camp, east of Shiloh Church — the Fifty- fifth being on the left of the Union line. The opening of the battle, 'Sunday morning, found the regiment in position, with an effective force of 873 men. Col. Stu- art was wounded, and nine of the line officers, three of whom died of wounds. 102 enlisted men were killed and mortally wounded, and 161 wounded and taken prisoners. The regiment was with the army in advance on Corinth, and at Russell's house. May 17th, lost in skirmish, 8 men, 2 killed and 6 wounded. Entered Corinth May 30th ; thence westward, along Memphis and Charleston railroad. With Sherman's Division, marched into Memphis, July 21st, and remained, doing camp duty, until November25th, when it marched with Sherman's Division for the Tallahatchie river. Was marched back to Memphis, to descend the Mississippi river to Vicksburg. Embarked with the expedition, and six companies were engaged in the battle of Chick- asaw Bayou, December 29th, losing 1 Captain killed and 1 wounded, 1 enlisted man killed and 7 wounded. Was present and under fir- at battle of Arkansas Po*t, Jan. 10 and 11,1863. Moved from Arkansas Post to Young's Pcint, La. May 16, 1863, joined army in rear of Vicksburg, and on 17th, was under fire at Champion Hills. Participated in the assaults of 19th and 22d of May, losing Lieut. Levi Hill, of Company A, killed; Col. Malmborg and 2 line officers wounded, and 4 en- listed men killed and 33 wounded. During the siege, the regiment lost 1 man kibed and 3 wounded. Was pre-.ent at the surrender, July 4th. July 5th, marched with Sherman's expedition for Jackson, Miss. Partici- pated in the siege, and lost 1 officer wounded, 1 enlisted man killed and 1 wounded. Embarked at Vicksburg for Me.nphis, and moved out with the army, past Corinth, to Iuka. On Oct. 30, 1863, marched from East Point, on the Tennessee river, tor Chattanooga. Nov. ember 25th, marched with Sherman to the relief of Knoxville, East Tenn. Returned and encamped at Bridgeport, during the winter, and at Larking Landing in the spring, at which place the legi- ment veteranized, and returned to Illinois, on fur- lough of thirty days. June 27, 1864, participated in assault upon Kenesaw Mountain, Ga., kd by Capt. Augustine, who was killed on the field. Loss of regiment was 2 officers killed and 3 wounded, 13 enlisted men killed and 30 wounded. July 22d, the regiment was again engaged, with an effective force of 239 men, commanded by Capt. F. H. Shaw, and came out of the engagement with 180 men — 1 officer [killed, 3 enlisted men killed, 12 wounded and 17 taken prison- ers. In the siege of Atlanta, the regiment lost 1 officer and 6 enlisted men killed, and 18 wounded. Aug. 31, 1864, in battle of Jonesboro, Ga., lost 23 men. In a short campaign of but little over two months, the regi- ment lost about one-half its number. Joined in pursuit of Hood, through Northern Alabama, and returned to Atlanta, Ga., where 162 non-veterans were discharged. The regiment lost, near Bentonville, N. C, 1 man killed, 1 wounded and 6 taken prisoners. Marched with army, via Richmond, to Washington. Partici- pated in the grand review at Washington. Then moved to Louisville, Ky. Remained in camp but a few weeks, when moved, by steamer, to Little Rock, Ark., where it remained until Aug. 14, 1865, when it was mustered out of service. Left for Chicago, 111., August 19th, and arrived Aug. 22, 1865, where it received final payment and discharge. During its term of service, the regiment marched 3,374 miles. Company I. Lieutenant Colonel Chas. A. Andress,e. as Sergt. Aug. 26, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, March 5, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant, Dec. 29, 1862. Promoted Captain, April 5, 1863. Promoted Lieu- tenant Colonel, June 12, 1865. Mustered out Aug. 14, '865. Company C. Captain Francis H. Shaw, com. First Lieutenant Co. D, Oct. 31, 1861. Promoted Captain, July 1, 1862. Dismissed Aug. n, 1864. Company D. First Lieutenant Isaac Wooding, e. as Corpl. Oct. 11, 1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran, March 31, 1864. Promoted Sergeant, First Sergeant, then First Lieu- tenant. May 19, 1865. Mustered out Aug. 14, 1865. Musician Milton M. Potter, e. Aug. 26, 1861, re-en- listed as Vet. March 31, 1864, pro. Q. M. Sergt. 130 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. PRIVATES. Goulden Jas. e. Aug. 26, 1861, m. o. Oct. 31, 1864. Kittridge S. M. e. Oct. 5. 1861, died at St. Louis. Letts Wm. H. e. Sept. 26, 1861, deserted Jan. 10, 1862. Myer Andrew, e. Aug. 26, 1861, m. o. Oct. 31, 1864. Smith Geo. e. Oct. 2, 1861, missing since battle Shiloh. Stubbs Jas. e. Aug. 26, 1861. Sheneman Jno. e. Jan. 14, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865, Corpl., was prisr. Company F. Captain Lucian B. Crocker, e. as First Sergeant Co. I, Aug. 26, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant, March 5, 1S62. Promoted Captain Co. F, Dec. 29, 1862. Resigned Aug. 3, 1863. Company G. Captain Jos. Clay, com. Oct. 31, 1861. Dismissed Sept. 16, 1862. Captain Cyrus M. Brown, com. First Lieutenant, Oct. 31, 1861. Promoted Captain, Sept. 17, 1862. Term expired Oct. 30, 1864. First Lieutenant Albert A. Whipple, com. Second Lieutenant, Oct. 31, 1861. Promoted First Lieu- tenant, Sept. 17, 1862. Resigned. First Lieutenant Fred \V. Smith, e. as Corporal, Sept. 12, 1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran, March 31, 1864. Prom ted First Sergeant. Honorably discharged (as Sergeant) April 25, 1865, disability. Com. First Lieutenant but not mustered. First Lieutenant Chas. F. Bennett, e. Aug. 2, 1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran, March 31, 1864. Mustered out Aug. 14, 1865, (as Sergeant). Com. First Lieu- tenant, but not mustered. Sergt. Wm. C. Lathrop, e. Aug. 3, 1861, m, o. Oct. 31, 1864, as private. Sergt. Chas. H. Patterson, e. Aug. 23, 1861, died at St. Louis, Oct. 19, 1863. Corpl. Calvin Songster, e. Aug. 14, 1861, re-enlisted as Veteran, March 31, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, '65, as Sergt. Corpl. Cyrus W. Newell, e. Aug. 14, 1861. Corpl. Alonzo Vanbuskirk, e. Aug. 23, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. March 31, 1864, disd. June 25, 1865, disab. PRIVATES. Beeman Jno. e. Aug. 14, i86i,disd. July 31, 1863. Beach Jno. L. e. Aug. 3, 1861, re-enlisted as Veteran, March 31, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Davis C. C. e. Aug. 7, 1861, disd. April 13, 1863, disab. Hawk Geo. B. e. Aug. 14, '61, m. o. Oct. 31, '64, Corpl. Hazel Harry, e. Sept. 25, 1861, re-enlisted as Veteran, March 31, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865, detached. Humphrey Michael, e. Oct. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Feb. 29, '64, kid. near Ezra Church, Ga., Aug. 3, 1864. Kennedy Jas. e. Aug. 6, 1861. Kennedy \V. J. e. Aug. 6, 1861, died at Memphis, June 22, 1865, wds. Laxon Leander, e. Aug. 23, 1861, m. o. Oct. 31, 1864. Mellan Jno. e. Aug. 6, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Mch. 31, '63, disd. Mch. 1, '65, disab., wounded. Morehead Wm. H. e. Aug. 23, 1861. Morehead Jos. e. Oct. 23, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Mch. 31, '64, kid. at Bentonville, N. C, Mch. 20, '65. Smith Jno. N. e. Aug. 6, 1861, m. o. Oct. 31, 1864. Wood Chas. B. e. Aug. 23, 1861, re-enlisted as Veteran March 31, 1864, deserted July 4, 1865. West Chas. e. Sept. 12, 1861, re-enlisted as Veteran March 31, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865, wounded. Warren A. E. e. Aug. 23, 1861, deserted trom hospital at Memphis. Wilson Wm. e. Aug. 24, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 14, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865, wounded. Fairfield Aug. e. Nov. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Mch. 31, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865, as Sergt. Company I. Captain Frederick Ebersoldt, e. as Sergeant, Sept. 22, 1861. Promoted First Sergeant, then Second Lieu- tenant, Dec. 29, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant, April 5, 1863. Promoted Captain, June 12, 1865. Mustered out Aug. 14, 1865. First Lieutenant Dorsey C. Andress, e. as Corporal, 1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran, March 31, 1864. Promoted Comsy. Sergeant. Promoted First Lieu- tenant, June 12, 1865. Mnstered out Aug. 14, '65. Sergt. ]no. H. Garrison. C ipl. Eli C. Cook. Corpl. John B. Rockwood, disd. Oct. 8, 1862, wds. Corpl. Henry Huff, m. o. Oct. 31, 1864, as private. PRIVATES. Andress Geo. A. re-enlisted as Veteran Jan. 14, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Bergstresser a. B. e. Oct. 2, '62, disd. Jan. 28, '63, disab. Blohs Geo. e. Oct. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 14, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Battle Edward, e. Oct. 25, 1861. Clark Jno. T. e. Sept. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 14, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865, as Sergt. Carpenter Jesse A. e. Aug. 26, 1861. Dhelo Chas. e. Oct. 26, '61, disd. Nov. 12, '63, disab. Dowling Norton, e. Aug. 26, '61, disd. Jan. 28/63, disab. Ebersoldt Peter, e. Sept. 22, 1861," re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Edwards Jos. e. Sept. 13, 1861, supposed disd. wounded. FaircHld Hiram, e. Aug. 7, 1861. Grassaudt Wm. e. Sept. 8, '61 , disd. Sept. 15, '62, disab. Harris H. T. e. Oct. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 14, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Hinlien Adam, e. Oct. 22, 1861, kid. at Kennesaw Mountain, June 27, 1864. Hill Hamilton, e. Sept. 22, 1861. Keapper Henry, e. Oct. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865, as Corpl. Lehr Louis, e. Oct, 15, 1861, deserted Dec. 20, 1862. Lynn Wm. A. c. Sept. 8, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 2, 1864, m. o. June 25, 1865. Larabee Jas. W. e. Oct. 29, '61, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 14, 1864 m. o. Aug. 14, 1865, as Sergt. Littlefield Alex. e. Aug. 16, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Feb. 22, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865, as Corpl. Lull Chas. E. e. Aug. 26, 1861. Merritt Jno. E. e. Oct. 2, 1861, m. o. April 13, 1865, to date Oct. 13, 1864. Mitchell A. J. e. Aug. 26, 1861, deserted Jan. 22, 1863. Mogleschmidt W. e. Sept. 22, 1861, died at Memphis, Oct. 21, 1863. Peart Chas. e. Aug. 26, 1861. Peart Wm. e. Sept. 22, 1861, trans, to V. R. C. April 30, 1864. Rounds B. F. Ray Chas. D. e. Oct. 4, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 2, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Rayding Michael, e. Aug. 26, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 14, '64, kid. Kennesaw Mountain, June 19, '64. Ruedy Jno. e. Sept. 22, 1861, disd. Jan. 28, '63, di~ab. Slattery Timothy, e. Sept. 12, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet.- March 31, '64, m. o. Aug. 14, '65. Tansey Chas. R. e. Oct. 2, 1861. Taylor Richard, e. Oct. 7, 1861, disd. Dec. 15, 1863, for promotion as 1st Lieut. 1st Miss. Cav. A. D. Taylor Andrew, e. Aug. 7, 1861. Ulman Geo. e. Sept. 22, '61, disd. Oct. 14, '62, disab. Walters Geo. e. Oct. 14, '61 , re-enlisted as Vet. Jan. 14, '64, m. o. Aug. 14, '65, as Corpl. Watkins J. R. e. Sept. 16, 1861, deserted Dec. 20, '62. White A. D. e. Aug. 26, 1861. Whitmore S. P. e. Sept. 22, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Feb. 18, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Kruger Jno. e. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. Aug - 14, 1865. o7th Infantry. The Fifty-seventh Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Chicago, 111., in December, 1861, by Col. Silas D. Baldwin, and mustered into United States' service, Dec. 26, 1861. February 8, 1862, ordered to Cairo, 111. Moved, by steamer, to Fort Donelson, and was engaged in the siege of that place, Feb. 13th, 14th and 15th. From thence moved to Pittsburg Landing, and was engaged in the battle of Shiloh, April 6th and 7th. Participated in the siege of Corinth, May, 1862, and in the battle of Corinth, October 3 and 4, 1862. December 18th, moved to Lexington, Tenn. Marched from thence toward Trenton, and to Henderson Station, on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, and afterwards moved to Corinth, forming a part of its garrison. Mus- tered out July 7th, 1865, at Louisville. Ky., and ar- rived at Chicago, July 9, 1865, for final payment and discharge. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 131 Company A. Captain Jno. Phillips, com. Dec. 26, 1861. Promoted by President. Captain Wm. F. Conkey, com. Second Lieutenant Dec. 26, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant June 7, 1862. Promoted Captain Nov. ax, 1863. Mustered out July 7, 1865. First Lieutenant Jno. N. Schilling, com. Dec. 26, 1861. Deserted June 7, 1862. First Lieutenant Eli Barnum, e. as First Sergeant Oct. g, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant June 7, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Nov. ax, 1863. Mus- tered out July 7, 1865. Second Lieutenant Geo. F. Patterson, e. Nov. 1, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Dec. 27, 1863. Mustered out July 7, 1865 (as Sergeant). Com. as Second Lieutenant, but not mustered. Sergt. Jude H. Shurtliff, e Oct. 9, 1861. Sergt. John D. McCormick, e. Oct. 12, 1861, m. o. Dec. 26, 1864, as private. Sergt. Fredk. S. Lee, e. Oct. 12, 1861, disd. Sept. 6, 1862, disab. Sergeant Thomas Terry, e. Nov. 1, 1861. Corpl. Michael McNitt, e. Nov.20,'61, m.o. Dec. 26, '64. Corpl. Samuel Hough, e. Nov. 1, 1861, kid. at Shiloh. Corpl. Paul Englehardt, e. Oct. 12, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 27. 1863, m. o. July 7, 1865, as Sergt. _„ Corpl. Wm. W. Barren, e. Oct. 19, 1861. Corpl. Oley D. Oleson, e. Oct. 12, 1861. Corpl. Jno. N. Prentis, e. Nov. 1, 1861, re. enlisted as vet. Dec. 27, 1863, m. o. July 7, 1865. Corpl. Geo A. D^.dge, e. Oct. 12. 1861. Musician Frank Adams,e. Oct. 30, '61, deserted Feb.3,'65- PRIVATES, Bowers Jno. e. Oct. 19, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 27, 1863, m. o. July 7, 1S65. Bateman Kichd. e. Oct. 19, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 27, 1863, m. o. July 7, 1865. 3utcher Fred. e. Oct. 19, 1861, m. o. Dec. 26, 1864. Billings Chas. W. e. Oct. 19, 1861. Bay Christian, e. Nov. 9, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 27, 1863, m. o. July 7, 1865. Baach John, e. Nov. 12, 1861, m. o. Dec. 26, 1864. Bastian Michael, e. Oct. 22, disd. Oct. 20, 1862, disab. Cooley Dennis, e. Oct. 19, 1861, died at Cincinnati, O., May 31, 1862. Crowley Jas. e. Nov. 3, 1861, disd. July 20, '62, disab. Cooper Marquis, e. Nov. 12, '61, disd. Aug. 25, '62, wds. Dutchel Thos. e. Nov. 3, 1861, disd. Aug. 16, '62, disab. Dean Andrew J. e. Nov. 3, 1861. Duell Wm. e. Nov. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 27. m. o. July 7, 1865. Downing Walter J. e. Dec. 5, '61, disd. July 20, '62, disab. Eagen Patrick, e. Oct. 19, 1861, sent to Benton Bar- racks, Aug. 12, 1862. Eggers Jno. e. Nov. 12, 1861, m. o. Dec. 26, 1864. Engleskircher H. e. Nov. 12, 1861, m. o. Dec. 26, 1S64. Hardman Geo. e. Nov. 12, 1861. Higgins Acephus, e. Nov. 6, 1861, disd. June 30, '62, disab. Hall Jos. e. Nov. 12, 1861, m. o. Dec. 26, 1864. Havrtington J. e. Dec. 13, 1861, deserted April 5, 1862. Hartney J. W. e. Dec. 13, 1861, deserted Feb. 9, 1862. Kinslir John, e. Oct. ig, 1861, m. o. Dec. 26, 1864. King Michael, e. Nov. 30, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 27, 1863, m. o. July 7, 1865. Kelley Martin, e. Dec. 6, 1861, deserted Dec. 9, 1862. Keen Jos. e. Oct. 30, disd. Dec. 26, 1862, disab. Knights Jas. e. Dec. 5, '61, m. o. Dec. 26, '64, as Corpl. Lunkenheimer J. e. Oct. 19, 1861, deserted June 25, '62. Littlelield Noah, e. Nov. 10, 1861, m. o. Dec. 26, 1864, as Corpl. Lafavor Jas. e. Oct. 26, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 27, 1863, m. o. July 7, 1865, as Corpl.. furlough. Meath Clayton, e. Oct. 27, 1861, deserted Nov. 1, 1862. Moody Clayton, e. Oct. 30, 1861, died at home, Dec. 7, 1862, of wounds. Moller Jno.H. e. Nov. 12, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 27, 1863, m. o. July 7, 1865. Moller Phillip, e. Nov. 12, '61, died at Savannah, Ga., May 30. '62. Mann Michael, e. Nov. 12, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 27, 1863, m. o. July 7, 1865. McGinnis Jno. e. Oct. 19, 1861, deserted Jan. 10, 1862. McClure Wm. H. e. Oct. 16, disd. Oct. 19. 1862, disab. Naughton John, e. Oct. 30, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 27, 1863, m. o. July 7, 1865. Owens Chas. P. e. Oct. 15, 1861, m. o. Jan. 25. 1865. Pontius Phillip, e. Oct. 19, 1861, died at Monterey, Tenn., May 6, 1862. Smith John, e. Oct. 12, '6i, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 27, '63, m. o. July 7, 1865, as Sergt. Schmidt Jno. e. Nov. 12, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 27, 1863, m. o. July 7, 1865. as Corpl. Schmidt Jno. A. e. Dec. 2, 1861, deserted Nov. 29, '62. Summers Wm. C. e. Nov. 12, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec 27, 1863, m. o. July 7, 1S65. Schneider Conrad, e. Nov. 10, 1861, disd. Dec. 26, '62. Schmidt Michael, e. Nov. 12, '6i, deserted Jan. 18, '62. Suffelt Killian, e. Nov. 12, 1861, disd. Sept. 5, 1862. Wicker Augustus, e. Nov. 12, 1861, killed at Clifton, Tenn., March 11, 1862. RECRUITS. Bowen Wm. W. died at Paducah, Ky., April 22, 1862. Branch Chas. H. disd. July 15, 1862, wounds. Crimps Milo N. e. Feb. 3, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Gilmore Horace S. e. Feb. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Holliday P. N. e. Feb. 25, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865. Irwin Alex. e. Feb. 15. 1864, killed at Rome Cross Roads, May 16, 1864. Minnzia Thos. A. e. Dec. 21, '63, died Dec. 15, '64, wds. Moody Edgar, e. March 1, 1862, deserted. Malon Wm. H. e. Feb. 15, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865, as Corpl. Peart Chas. e. Feb. 3, 1864, m.o. July 7, '65, as Corpl. Sundles Jno. died at Pittsburg, Tenn., May 6, '62. Company I. Corpl. Wm. Dunlap, e. Dec. 1, '61, disd. Mch. 21, '64. RECRUITS. Collins Wm. e. Nov. 19, '61, m. o. Dec. 25, '64. Ostrand John, e. Nov. 27, '61, disd. June 24, 62. O'Rourke Richd. e. Nov. 27, 1861, died at Mound City, April 18, '62. Harris Chas. e. Nov. 27, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865. Carr James, e. Feb. 11, 1864. 58th Infantry. Was recruited at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Feb. 11, 1862. Moved to Cairo and reported to Gen. Paine on the 12th. Proceeded to Smithland, Ky., and thence to the vicinity of Fort Donelson, disembarking on the morning of the 14th, having been assigned to Third Brig- ade, Third Division. Was there assigned to Second Division in Gen. Lauman's Brigade, participating in the battle of Fort Donelson. Marched to Fort Henry aud embarked in steamer for Pittsburg Landing. Was in the battle ot Shiloh, and captured while nobly stand- ing their ground, although surrounded on all sides. After a horrible impiisonment of seven months, what were left of the noble regimpnt were paroled. The few not captured participated in all the. battles of their command, viz.: siege of Corinth, battles of Corinth, Iuka, etc. After being paroled, they did guard duty at Mound City, Illinois. Jan. 21, 1864, the regiment being re-organized, embarked for Vicksburg. Was assigned to First Brigade, Third Division, Fifteenth A. C. Marched to Meridian, Miss.; was the first regiment to cross the Big Black ; first to engage the enemy at Queen's Hill, and first to enter Meridian. Returning to Vicksburg, were ordered to take part in Gen. Banks Red River Campaign. Was in siege of Fort De Russey, and first into the fort. At Pleasant Hill, the Fifty- eighth crowned itself with glory by stpndmg its ground while others gave way, and capturing 150 prisoners, and recapturing a battery belonging to First U. S. Artillery. In this engagement the Fifty-eighth lost heavily. The Fifty-eighth was mustered out at Montgomery, Ala., April 1, 1866. Company E. Christie A. G. e. Feb. 1, '63, disd. July 31, '62, disab. Kenan John, e. Feb. 9, 1862, deserted at Camp Doug- las, Illinois. Company F. Second Lieutenant Fred'k Wilhelmi, e. as First Ser- geant Oct. 7, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant April 7, 1862. Resigned Dec. 15, 1862. 132 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Company H. Captain Lawrence Collins, com. Feb. 7, 1862. Honor- ably discharged Mch. 23, 1865. First Lieutenant Jas. C;>ry, e. Oct. 14, 1861. Promot- ed Sergeant, then First Lieutenant, May 28, 1862. Mustered out. PRIVATES. Allen John, e. Oct. 10, 1861, re-enlisted as vet., trans. to Co. A. Barry Cornelius, e. Oct. 8, '61, absent sick atm.o.Regt. Burgoone Wm. e. Sept. 3, 1861, disd. for disability. Boyle Henry, e. Oct. 8, 1861, disd. June 24, 1862. Clancy Patrick, e. Oct. 8, '61, re-enlisted as vet. trans. to Co. A consolidated. Condon Wm. e. Oct. 8, 1861, disd. Sept. 5, 1862, wds. Carroll Jas. e. Nov. 2, 1861, deserted Feb. 10, 1862. Calahan P. e. Nov. 24, 1861, m. o. Feb. 7, 1865. Cusick Peter, e. Dec. 3, 1861, deserted in 1863. Fulton Sam'l, e. Oct. 8, 1861, m. o. Jan. 13, i86<;. Falton Michael, e. Nov. 13,1861, re-enlisted as vet., muster in as vet, revoked, trans. Co. A as consld. Faley Edw. e. Nov. 13. 1861, kid. at Burnsville, Miss., Sept. 16, 1862. Flood Wm. e. Dec. 21, 1861, disd. June 24, 1862. Farmer Patrick, e. Nov. 7, 1861, deserted Oct. 15, 1863. Ganey Wm. e. Dec. 5, 1861, deserted Feb. 10, 1862. Hartigan Jas. e. Nov. 3, 1861, disd. by order of Gen. Halleck. Hays B. e. Oct. 8, '61, kid. at Shiloh, Apr. 6, 1862. Killday Peter, e. Nov. 13, 1861, re. enlisted as vet., trans, to Co. A as consld. Kennedy Jas. e. Oct. 8, '61, kid. at Ft. Donelson, Feb. 15, 1862. Lynch Thos. e, Nov. 13, 1861, disd. June 24, 1862. Lundy Wm. e. Dec. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as vet., trans. to Co. A. Lee Jas. e. Nov. 25, 1861, deserted in 1862. McGuyre Thos. e. Dec. 10, 1861, deserted Jan. 25, '63. McDermot Michael, e. Nov. 16, '61, deserted Feb., '62. Martin John, e. Oct. 8, 1861, deserted Feb. 10, 1862. Neagle John, e. Oct. 8, 1861, disd. for wds. Noone Michael, e . Nov. 13, '61, m. o. Feb. 7,'65,Corpl. O'Malley Owen, e. Oct. 8, 1861. deserted Feb. 10,1862. O'Rourke Jas. e. Dec. 27, '61, m. o. Feb. 7, '65. Sergt, Raycraft Thos. e. Oct. 8, 1861, deserted Feb., 1862. Slavy Edw. e. Oct. 8, 1861. Stapleton P. e. Nov. 23, 1861, died at Corinth, July 8, 1862. Glenn or Glinn John, e. Mch. 21, 1863, deserted June 26, 1864. Malloney John. e. Feb. 18, '64, trans, to Co. A, consld. Company I. Larkin Gregory, e. Nov. 13, 1861, deserted Feb., 1863. Maloney J. e. Nov. 23,1861, kid. at Shiloh, April 6, '62. Morris Jason H. e. Dec. 1, 1861, absent sick at m. o. of regt. Ryan Jno. No. 1, e. Dec. 4, 1861, deserted Feb., 1863. Ryan Jno. No. 2, e. Nov, 13, 1861, disd. for disab. Syron Jas. e. Dec. 4,'6i, kid. at Yellow Bayou, May, '64. Tyrrell, e. Dec. 20, 1861, m. o. Feb. 7, 1865, as Sergt. McCawley Geo.e. May 27/63, trans. Co. D as consold. 08th Consolidated Infantry. Company A. Sergt. Patrick Clancy, e. Jan. 1, '64. m. o. April 1, '66. PRIVATES. Allen Jno. e. Jan. 1, 1864, disd. Oct. 26, 1865, disab. Condon Wm. e. Feb. 1, 1S63, disd. June 8, 1865, disab. Faller Michael, e. Jan. 1, T864, m.o. April 1, 1866. Kilday Peter, e. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. April 1, 1866. Kane Lawrence, e. Jan. 1, 1864, died at Montgomery, Ala.. Nov. q, 1865. Landy Wm. e. Jan. 1, '64, disd. March 17, 1866, disab. Company C. Farney Peter H. e. March 25, '65, m. o. March 24, '66. Company E. First Lieutenant Jno. E. Wright, com. April 1, 1865. Term'expired March 31, 1866. PRIVATES. Burke Thos. e. March 8, 1865. deserted April 6. 1865. Scott Jno. e. March 8, 1865, deserted April 6, 1865. Tindall Jacob, e. March 21, 1865, m. o. March 20, 1866. Company F. Ray Thos. e. March 15, 1865, m.o. Mch. 14, '66 Corpl. Sharp Calvin, e. March 15, '65, absent sick at,m.o. regt. Company I. Captain Jno. Bond, com. April 4, 1865. Discharged for good of service. July 4, 1865. Captain Jno. W. O'Neal, com. First Lieutenant April 4, 1865. Promoted Captain Aug. 28, 1865. Mus- tered out April 1, 1866. Second Lieutenant Calvin S. James, e. March 4, 1865. Disd. Oct. 10, 1865. Corp. Thos. Mann, e. March 4, '65, m. o. May 29, '65. PRIVATES. Allen Larkin B. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. March 3, 1866. Hensley D. P. e. March 1, 1865, m. o. March 1, 1866. Hood Andrew, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. March 3, 1866. O'Neal Sam'l, e. Maich 3, '65, disd, July 12, '65, di.-ab. Williams Page, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. March 3, 1866. GItJi Infantry. The " First Battalion of Yates' Sharp Shooters" was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, in the month of De- cember, 1861, by Lieutenant Colonel D. E. Williams. It consisted of four companies — the last of which was mustered into the United States' service, December 16, t86t. Two additional companies were mustered into service December 31st, with Fred. W. Matteson as Major. Jan. 10, 1862, the Battalion was ordered to Quincy, and went into barracks. Moved to Cairo, February 16th, and, March 4th, moved, via Bird's Point, Charleston, Bertrand and, Sykeston, to New Madrid, and was assigned to ' Morgan's Brigade, Payne's Division, Pope's command. Under command of Major Matteson, moved with Pope's expedition against Fort Pillow, and returning, moved up Tennes- see River, disembarking at Hamburg Landing, April 22d. Was engaged in the siege of Corinth. May 3d, the Battalion was heavily engaged at Chambers' Creek ; but repulsed the enemy — the loss being 4 killed and 5 wounded. May 7th, in General Paine s recon- noissance, lost 2 men killed and 3 wounded. May 30th, the Battalion entered Corinth. The Battalion camped at Big Springs, 6 miles from Cor'nth. General Rose- crans taking command of the An iy of the Mississippi, the Sixty-fourth was detailed as leadquarter guard, on which duty it remained until November following. Major Matteson commanded the Battalion until Au- gust 8th, when he died in hospital. Captain John Morrill, of Company A, took command, and was after- ward promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Was present in battle of Iuka. Returned to Corinth. On the morn- ing of the 4th, the Battalion met the first advance of the enemy, and was heavily engaged during the day. The Sixty-fourth lost, this day, 70 men killed, wounded and missing, including Captain David G. Grover, killed. November 4, 1863, the Sixty-fourth moved to luka, and thence to Pulaski, Tennessee. On the 15th of January, 1864, over three-fourths of the Battalion having re-enlisted, it moved North, for veteran fur- lough. Was furloughed for 20 days, and re-assembled at Ottawa, February 14th. Four new companies (G, H, I, and K,), having been recruited by Captai 1 Man- ning, were added to the Battalion, making a full regi- ment. Lieutenant Colonel Morrill was made Colonel, Captain M. W. Manning, Lieutenant Colonel, and Captain Thompson, Major. March 17, 1864, the regi- ment left Ottawa, and, on the 23d, arrived at Decatur, Alabama, and was assigned to the First Brigade, Fourth Division, Sixteenth Army Corps. On May 4th, moved to Chattanooga, and joined General Sherman's army. Arrived before Resaca, May 9th. On 13th, ad- vanced to Resaca, and was engagtd till 16th, when the enemy retired. Arrived at Kingston, May 20th, at Van Wert, on 25th, and at Dallas, 27th. On this day Companies A and F, on skirmish line, lost 14 men, killed and wounded. On the 5th, skirmished with the enemy near New Hope Church. Until 26th, was en- gaged at Kenesaw. On the 27th June, the Sixty- \P OOYVliMs^U %/ x CHICAGO. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 135 fourth was in the advance line of the assaulting forces, and was heavily engaged, losing in killed and wounded, 57 men, among whom was Adjutant W. H. Hinckley, killed. July 3d, when the enemy fell back the flag of the Sixty-fourth was the first on Kenesaw. July 4th, the entire regiment was on the skirmish line, and drove the enemy two miles, losing 25 killed and wounded. On 18th, marched toward Decatur, and on igth engaged the enemy, losing 5 men, Surgeon J. T. Stewart being wounded. On the 22d, marched to the support of Sev- enteenth Corps, and was heavily engaged, charging the enemy three imes, and capturing forty prisoners and one battle flag, and recaptured the field gloss and pa- pers of Major General McPherson, who had been killed and robbed by the enemy. The loss of the regiment in this action was 15 killed, 67 wounded, and 7 missing. On 28th, the regiment was hotly engaged, and repulsed several charges of the enemy. From this time, until August 26th, was engaged in the siege of Atlanta. On 8th, went into camp at East Point. On September 23d, the Division was transferred to Seventeenth Corps. On 4th, commenced march after Hood, moving, via At- lanta, crossed Chattahoochie, at midnight, and marched all night in the rain and camped in works in Mai ietta. Thence, moved northward, passing through Kingston, near Rome, to Adairsville, and arrived at Resaca 15th. In the night. Captain Conger and Company A moved, in advance of a reconnoissance party, to Snake Creek Gap. Captain Conger was mortally wounded and two men severely woiinded. On 13th, moved to Atlanta, and, on isih, started on the " March to the Sea." On 10th, invested the city of Savann-.h. On 17th, moved south, and, on 19th, reached Doctortown, on Gulf Rail- road and Altamaha River. After destroying railroad, returned to Savannah, December 23d. January 3, 1865, embarked at Thunderbolt for Beaufort, South Caro- lina. On 13th, left Beaufort, and, 15th, arrived at Pocotaligo. On February 3d, crossed the Salkahatchie, in face of the enemy, figbting in cold water three and four feet deep, and gained a footing on the opposite side, when the en. my fled. The command then marched, via Midway and Orangeburg, to Columbia. Thence, via Winnsboro, Cheraw, Laurel Hill, to Fay- etteville. North .Carolina. Arrived at Bentonville, 20th March, and the entire regiment was on the skirmish line, 21st, capturing 12 prisoners, 35 horses, and 1 cais- son, and General Johnson's headquarters, losing 13 men killecT and wounded. On 24th March, camped at Goldsboro. Arriving at Raleigh, 13th. On 30th, marched ior Washington. Was in the grand review, May 24th. June 6th, moved for Louisville, Kentucky. On July nth, was mustered out of service, and on 14th, arrived at Chicago, Illinois, where the regiment re- ceived final payment and discharge, July 18, 1865. Colonel Tohn Morrill, com. Captain Co. A, Sept. 26, 1861. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel, Sept. 12, '62. Promoted Colonel Feb. 19, 1864. Promoted Brevet Brigadier-General, Mch. 13, 1865. Mustered out July 3, 1865. Adjutant Wm. H. Hinckley, e. as Sergeant-Major, Dec. 24, 1863. Promoted Adjutant April 1, 1864. Killed in battle, June 27, 1864. Quarter Master Alex. F. Cameron, com. Nov. 1, 3861. Mustered out for promotion 10 date Mch. 30, 1863. Quarter Master Edward Lewis, e. Jan. 1, 1864. Pro- jnoted Quarter Master, July 22, 1864. Mustered out July 11, 1865. Company A. Captain Jas. C. Cameron, com. First Lieutenant Sept. 26, 1861. Promoted Captain Sept. 12, 1862. Killed April 17, 1863, Capiain Chas. J. Conger, com. Second Lieutenant Sept. 26, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant Sept. 12, 1862. Promoted Captain, Apr. 17, 1863. Killed in battle Oct. 18, 1864. Captain David M. Moore, e. as Sergeant Sept. 25, 1861. Promoted First Sergearrt, then Second Lieuten- ant, April 17, 1863. Promoted Captain Oct. 18, 1864. Term expired Dec. 30, 1864. First Lieutenant Frank Smith, e. as Sergeant Sept. 25, 1861. Promt ted Second Lieutenant Sept. 12, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant April 17, 1863. Re- signed Oct. 15, 1864. Second Lieutenant 1 heodore Gaylord, e. as Corporal, Sept. 25, 1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran Dec. 24, 1863. Promoted First Sergeant, Discharged for wounds received at Decatur, Ga., com. Second Lieutenant, but not mustered. Second Lieutenant Orvil U. Eberhard, e. Sept. 25, 1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran Dec. 24, 1863. Mus- tered out luly n, 1865, as First Sergeant. Com. Second Lieutenant, but not mustered. Sergt. T. D. Smith, e. Sept. 25, 1861, died Pulaski, Tenn., Dec. 8, 1863. Sergt. James N. Lukens, e. Sept. 25, '61, trans, by pro- motion to 1st Ala. Cav., May 22, 1864. Corpl. Arthur Amos, e. Sept. 25, '62, disd. May 17, '62, disab. Corpl. Jos. G. Wilson, e. Sept. 25, 1861, died at Ham- burg, Tenn., May n, 1862. Corpl Thos. Call, e. Sept. 25, 1861, died Farmington, Miss., May 4, 1862, wds. Corpl. Thos. Kennedy, e. Sept. 25, '61, Sergt., disd. Mch. 24, '64, for promotion in 2d Ala. Inf., A. D. Corpl. Latham Weaver, e. Sept. 25, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, Sergt., disd. for promotion in 1st Ala. Cav. Corpl. Henry A. Kellogg, e. Sept. 25, '61, disd. Sept. 17, 1862, disab. Musician Geo. W. Kellogg, e. Sept. 25, 1861. Musician Chas. Broeser, e. Sept. 25, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, m. o. June 28, '65, prisr. war. Wagoner Edw. G. Lewis, e. Sept. 25, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, prmt. Q. M. Sergt. PRIVATES. Anderson Andrew, e. Sept. 25, 1861. Ames L. S. e. Sept. 25, 1861, prmt. Q. M. Sergt. Belknap Aug. e. Sept. 25, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, m. o. July 11, 1865, as Sergt. Butler Adison R. e.Sept. 25. '61, disd. May i7.'62,disab. Beard Edwin, e. Sept. 25, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, m. o. July n, 1865. Barstow Chas. S. e. Dec. 2, '6*, disd. May i7,'62, disab. Beard John, e. Oct. 10, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, m. o. July n, 1865. Beattie Robt, e. Oct. 10, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, kid. at Dallas, Ga., May 27, 1864. Call Simeon, e. Sept. 25, 1861. Colder Roderick, e. Nov. 2, 1861, kid. at Corinth, Oct. 4, 1862. Daggett Hiram, e. Sept. 25, 1861. Dueringer Henry, e. Nov. 2, 1861. Hinkley Wm. H. e. Sept. 23, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, prmt. Sergt. Maj. Harwood Jas. C. e. Sept. 23, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, m. o. July n, 1865, was prisnr. Hutton Wm. B. e. Sept. 23, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24. 1863, trans to V. R. C. Howard Walter, e. Sept. 23, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 25,1863, m. o. July n, 1865, as Musician. Hatham Jos. e. Oct. 17, '61, disd. May 17, '62, disab. Kellogg F. S. e. Sept. 25, 1861, disd. May 24, 1864, for promotion in 2d Ala. Inf. A. D. Kellogg Benj. F. e. Dec. 2, 1861, trans, to 1st Ala. Cav. Nov. 3, 1863. Lukens Thos. W. e. Sept. 25, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, detailed in 1st Ala. Cav. Mack John, e. Nov. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, m. o. July n, 1865. McKay jas. e. Nov. 2, '61, disd. Oct. 22, '62, disab. Mosher John M. e. Sept. 25, '62, disd. Oct. I2,'62,disab, Mase Willard N. e. Sept. 25, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 26, 1863, disd. for promotion, Mch. 27, 1865. Mills Edwin, e. Oct. 10, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, trans, to Navy, by order War Dept. McLain John F. e. Nov. 2, 1861. Morris or Morris Oliver, e.Sept. 25/61, died at Quincy III., Feb. 13, 1862. Olson Lars, e. Sept. 25, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, m. o. July 11, 1865, as Corpl. O'Neil David, e. Nov. 2, 1861, trans, to Mulligan's Brigade Feb. 7, 1862. Phillips J. N. e. Sept. 25/61, kid. at Corinth, Oct.4,'62. Rinker Kred. N. e. Sept. 25, 1861. Rinker Chas. e. Sept. 25, '61, disd. June 27, 1862, disab. Reynolds E. e. Sept. 25, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, m. o. July 11, 1865 as Corpl. Spring Jas. M. e. Sept. 25, i86t, re. enlisted as vet Dec. 24, 1863, m.o. Aug. 22, 3865. Sampson L. e. Sept. 25, 3861. re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, 1863, m. o. June 11, 1865. Smith Henry e. Sept. 25, 1861, died at Farmington, Miss., May 15, 1862. Willard Lewis e. Oct. 17, 61, disd. May 17, 1862, disab. 136 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR EECOED. Wright Jno. G. e. Sept. 25. 61, prmt. Comsy. Sergt. Wemple Thompson, e. Sept. 25, '61. died at Big Springs, Miss., July 7, 1862. Dennis H. P. e. Dec. 27, 1861, m. o. July 11, 1865 RECRUITS. Bourne Henry, e. Dec. 21, 1863, m. o. July 11, 1865. Bonnell Chas W. e. Dec. 23, 63. disd, June, 1865, disab. Buckingham Jno. e. Dec. 24, 1863, m. o. July 11, 1865. Baldwin Cyrus S. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. May 22, 1865. Butler Granville, e. July 21, 1862, m. o. May 31, 1865. Butler H. F. e. Aug. 16, 1862. Butterfield M. e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Corinth, Miss., Dec. 9, 1862. Cudaback M. F. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Carter Robt e. Jan. 4, '64, kid. at Dallas, Ga. May 27,'64. Druitt Tno. H. e. Aug. 10, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. Dewitt Geo. A. e. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July n, 1865. Day Geo. E. e. Aug. 15. 1862, died Aug. 7, 1864, wds. Day Lionel, e. Aug. 16, 1862. Dunn F. W. e. Aug. 28, 1862. Dunn N. R. e. Aug. 28, 1862. Dingman Jno. H. e. Feb. 24/64, disd. Jan. 8, '63, disab. Emerick Julius, e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Eustis Edwin, a e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 28, 1865, prisnr, war. Eustis Jno. H. e. Aug. 10, 1862, m. o. May 31, 1865. Eustis Lyman S. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. May 31, 1865. Howard S. B. e. Jan. 29, 1864, m. o. July n, 1865. Harrett Mahlon A. e. Feb. 22, 1864, m. o. Jul}' n, 1865. Holmes Jno. e. Feb. 23, 1864, m. o. July it, 1865. Hardy Isaac B. e. Aug. 16/62, m. o. May 31, '65, Corpl. Kennedy Wm. A. e. Feb. 23, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Kelly Jacob, e. Jan. 2, 1864, m. o. July n, 1865. Morse Menzo J. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. July 24, 1865. McKay Jas. e. Feb. 12, '64, as vet. disd. Mch.i, '65, disab. Morehouse Martin O. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 28, 1865, prsnr. war. Peterson Peter, e. Feb. 24, 1864, died at Decatur, Ala., May 20, 1864. Powell T. S. e. Jan. 4, 1864, disd. June, 1863, disab. Smith Chas. E. e. Feb. n, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865, on furlough. Smith Jas. G.e. Dec. 20, '63, m.o.June 28/65, prsnr. war. Savage Thos. H.e. Feb. 10/64, absent sick at m. o. regt. Sailsbury A. G. e. Feb. 21, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Smith Levi D. e. Aug. 6, 1862. disd. March 24, 1864, for promotion in 1st Ala. Cav. Terry Peter K. e. Dec. 24, 1863, m. o. July n, 1865. Weaver Cyrus, e. April 14,1862, m. o. May 31, 1865. Williard Lewis C. e. Feb. 11/64, m - °. Jnly 11/65, wds. Wright Henry E. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. June 28, 1865, prsnr. war. Westicott Jno. e. Dec. 11, 1863, kid. at Dallas, Ga., May 27, 1864. Company C. Captain Thos. C. Fullerton, e. as First Sergeant, Co. A, Sept. 25, 1861. Promoted Adjutant June 28, 1862. Promoted Capt. in Co. C, April 1, 1864. Re- signed Oct. 10, 1864. PRIVATES. Ball Jos. e. Feb. 23, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Burke Thos, e. Jan. 29, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Dingan Robt. A. e. Feb. 23/64, absent sick at m.o.regt. Fell Mahlon, e. Feb. 23, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Fowler Brady, e. Feb. 23, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Holmes Jno. N. e. Feb. 2, '64, m. o. July n, '65, Corpl. Hunter Wm. C. e. Feb. 3, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Hunter Wm. C. e. Feb. 3. 1864, m. o. July n, 1865. Herrein Chas. E.e. Feb. 24, 1864, disd. April 19, 1865. Hannan S. P. e. Feb. 23, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Kingsbury Castello, e. Feb. 29, 1864, m. o. June 20, '65. K^nny Cyrus e. Feb. 23, 1864, m. o. July n, 1865. Martin Alex. B. e. Feb. 26, 64, m. o. July n, '65, Corpl. McCormick Jno. G. e. Feb. 3. 1864, m. o. July n, 1865. M Bane Jno. e. Feb. 3, 1864, m. o. July n, 1865. McAllen R. L. e. Feb. 3, 1864, m.o. July n, 1865. Miller Chas. e. Feb. 28, 1864 m, o. July n, '65, Corpl. Stillwell Abel, e. Feb. 23, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Wagner Jno. C. e. Feb. 3, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Company D. Captain Darius N. Myers, e. as Sergt. Dec. 1, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant Dec. 23, 1862. Pro- moted Captain June 2, 1S65. Honorably discharged as Second Lieutenant May 15, 1865. First Lieutenant Henry Miller, e. Co. A, Dec. 1, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Dec. 31, 1863. Promoted Sergeant, then First Lieutenant, June 2, 1865. Mustered out July n, 1865. Corpl. Wm. Barker, e". Dec. 1, 1861, disd. July 7, 1862, disab. Corpl. Jas. Fiddick, e. Dec. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 31, 1863, m. o. July n, 1865, as Corpl. PRIVATES. Billow Augustus, e. Dec. 1, 1861, re-eniisted as vet. Dec. 31, 1863, m. o. July n, 1865, as Corpl. Bailey Jno. A. e. Sept. 25, '61, disd. Oct. 24, '62, disab. Barnhart Chris, e. Sept. 25, 1861. Reem Daniel A. e. Dec. 1/61, m.o. Dec. 24, '64, Sergt. Shoote Jno. e. Dec. 1, 1861. Stotler Wm. e. Dec. 1, 1861. Kalinefelter Elias, e. Dec. 1, '61, died at home, April 23, 1862. Feddock Jas. A.e. Dec. 31/61, m. o. July 11/65, Corpl. RECRUITS. Baker Geo. e. Feb. 23, 1864, m. o. July n, 1865. Broderick Martin F. e. March 5, 1864, m.o. July 11/65. Crawford Jno. e. Feb. 1, '64, disd. June 10, 65, wds. Der Joseph, e. Feb. 10, '64, m.o. July 11, '65, furlough. Foster Chas. F. e. Feb. 21, 1864, m. o. June 7, 1865. Foster Franklin, e. March 21, 1864, m. o. July n, 1865. Harritt Jno. D. e. Feb. 23, 1864, m. o. July n, 1865. Jones Jno. A. e. Jan. 27. 64, m. o. July 11, '65, Corpl. Klein Jno. W. e. Jan. 28, '64, m. o. July 11, '65, Corpl. Kopp Jos. e. Feb. 22, 1864, m. o. July n, 1865. Mahaffy Anthony, e. Feb. 28, 1864, m. o. July 11, '65. McNeil Wm. e. March 4, 1864, m. o. July 4, 1865. Small Washington, e. Feb. 1, '64, m.o. June 28, 1865, prsnr. war. Company E. Barnhardt John, e. Feb. 27, 1864/ m. o.'July 14, 1865, was prisr. McNamara Wm. e. Feb. 27, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Company F. First Lieutenant Rufus T. Sparks, e. Co. A Sept. 25, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant Co. F. Oct. 10, 1864. Promoted First Lieutenant May 8, 1865. Mustered out July n, 1865. Corpl. D. O. Collins, e. Dec. 21, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Dec. 31, 1863, m. o. July 11, 1865. Desch Marcus, c. Dec. 3, 1861. Eddy Dennis, e. Dec. 15, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet. Dec. 31, 1863, m. o. July 11, 1865. Willard Stillson, e. Dec. 27 1861. Kimber Wm. e. Dec. 31, 1861, m. o. July 11, '65, Sergt. Company H. Captain Luther S. Arms, e. as Quarter Master Sergt. Sept. 25, 1861. Promoted Quarter Master March 30, 1863. Promoted Captain July 22, 1864. Mus- tered out July 11, 1865. Hubbard Jas. D. e. Jan. 15, '64, Vet., died July 26, '64, of wounds received at Kenesaw Mountain, Ga. Roe R. W. M. e. March 9, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1863. Company I. Hampton Michael, e. Feb. 24, 1864, disd. May 1, '65, disab. Johnson Henry, e. Feb. 1, 1864, died at Rome, Ga., July 20, 1S64. Knight Evan T. e. Jan. 29, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Kenfield David, e. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. June 28, 1865, prisr. war. Kelly Geo. W. e. Feb. 1, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Lamfier David, e. Jan. 25, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Lowe Lemuel, e Jan. 25, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Lamfier Albert B. e. Feb. 8, 1864, died at Big Shanty. Ga., June 20, 1864. Lunark Robt. H. e. Feb. 24, '61. disd. Apl. 11, '65, disab. Meyers David, e. Feb. 8, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Metcalf )no. V. e. Jan. 25, 1864, trans, to V. R. C. May 1, 1865. Miller Jno. W. e. Feb. 5, 1864, died at Marietta, Ga., Aug., 1864. Meloin Orville, e. Jan. 25, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 137 Moore Roscoe, e. Jan. 5, 1864, deserted Nov. 18, 1864. Murray Jas. C. e. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July n, 1865. Moncrief Wm. e. Feb. 1, 1864, disd. disab. Aug. 8, 1865, to date July 11. 1865. Moore Franklin, e. Feb. 1, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. McDonald Jno. e. Feb. 1, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Newell Jos. H. e. Jan. 25, '64, absent sick at m. o. regt. Pratt Geo. E. e. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 11, '65, Corpl. Pelton David, e. Jan. 25. 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Park Theo. W. e. Jan. 25, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Ring 1 no. A. e. Jan. 25, 1864, absent with leave at m. o. of regt. Shifflett D. M. e. Feb. 5, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Spratt Jno. Q. e. Jan. 25, 1864, m. o. July n, 1865. Sweeney Jno. e. Jan. 25, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Vanliew J. S. e. Jan. 5, 1864, Sergt., kid. at Atlanta, Ga., July 24, 1864. Vickery Greenbery,e. Feb. 1, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Wedding Jno. M. e. Jan. 25, 1864, died at Marietta, Ga., Sept. 15, 1865. Wedding David M. e. Jan. 25, 1864, m - °- July ", 1865. Wescoat Samuel, e. Feb. 5, 1864, m. o. July 11, 1865. Wheeler Allen E. e. Feb. 1, 1864, m. o. July 22, 1865, todate May 22, 1865. Company K. First Lieutenant Howland Meeker, e. Co. A. Sept. 25, 1861. Promoted First Sergeant, then Second Lieu- tenant Co. K, Nov. 10, 1864. Promoted First Lieu- tenant July 22, 1864. Mustered out July 11, 1865. 7 2d Infantry. The Seventy-second Illinois Infantry, known as the First Regiment Chicago Board of Trade, was mustered into United States' service, August 23, 1862. Moved to Cairo, thence 10 Paducah and Columbus, Ky. Was stationed at Memphis. Was on Yazoo Pass expedition. Landed for a time at Milliken's Bend. Moved with army to Vicksburg. Was at Champion Hill battle. At Big Black lost 130 officers and men. On July 12, em- barked for Natchez, Miss., capturing many prisoners and stores. In October, did provost duty at Vicksburg. Arrived at Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 13. Were too late for Sherman's march to the sea, so joined Gen. Scho- field's command at Columbia, Tenn. At battle of Franklin lost 9 officers out of 16 engaged, and lost 152 men. Was in the great battle of Nashville. Then moved into Northern Mississippi. February 9th, started for New Orleans, thence to Mobile Bay. Was at Span- ish Fort. Moved to Montgomery, thence to Union Springs. July 19th, started homeward. Company B. Captain Wm. H. Black, e. as Sergeant Aug. 2, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant Jan. 28, 1863. Pro- moted First Lieutenant May 4, 1863. Promoted Captain Aug. 7, 1865. Mustered out Aug. 8, 1865. Corpl. Albert C. Warriner, e. Aug. 6, 1862, disd. June 10, 1862, as private. Musician John Eisenhuth, e. Aug. 6, 1862, deserted June 10, 1863. PRIVATES. Brown Geo. F. e. Aug. 14, '62, kid. by a pris., May 5, 1863. Cross A. T. e. Aug. 6, 1862, disd. for promotion in Col- ored Regt.. Sept. 1, 1863. Freeman Wm. L. e. Aug. 6, 1862, Corpl, kid. at Frank- lin, Tenn., Nov. 30, 1864. McNeal Edwin, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. Aug. 7, 1865, as First Sergt. Wiley Geo. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. Aug. 7, '65, Corpl. Wilkin Chas. e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 21, '65, Corpl. Wheeler Jacob S. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. Aug. 7, 1865. Gros Paul E. e. Oct. 3, 1863. trans, to 33d 111. Inf. Larreaux David, e. Oct. 3, 1864, trans, to 33d 111 Inf. Company C. Corpl. H. C. Rickey, e. Aug., 1862, m. o. June 22, 1865. PRIVATES. Atkins Benj. e. Aug., 1862, died^at Columbas, Ky., Sept. 25, 1863. Butterfield Levi. e. Aug., 1862, deserted Nov. 20, 1862. Coon Cyrus, e. Aug., 1862, deserted Nov. 20, 1862. Dickinson Geo. W. e. Aug., '62, m.o. Aug. 7. '05, Corpl. Freeman P ilip, e. Aug., 1862, m. o. Aug. 7, 1865. Gurn Allen, e. Aug., 1862, m. o. May 16, 1865. Kelly Wm. e. Aug., 1862, m. o. July 15, 1865. Mil er Fred'k, e. Aug., '62, m. o. June 6, '65, as Corpl. Company D. Baker Benj. F. e. Aug. 9, 1862. disd. Dec. 22, 1863. Carpenter G. D. e. Aug. 4, 1862, prmt. Corpl. and Sergt., disd. for promotion, Dec. 26, 1863. Davis Orson, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 10, 1865. Downey Sam'l, e. Aug. 6, 1862, disd. Feb. 28, '63, disab. Davis Henry, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. Aug. 7, 1865. Ebersol Jos. W. e. Aug. 8, '62, disd. Feb. 3, '64, wds. Haynes L. e. Aug. 11, 1862, prmt. Corpl., disd. for promotion, Mch. 4, 1864. Holl ran Pat'k, e. Aug. 10, 1862, prmt. Sergt., missing in action since battle of Franklin, Nov. 30, 1864. Mason Thos. M. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. Aug. 7, 1865. Miller David, e. Aug. 8, '62, disd. Mch. 5, '63, disab. Mills Wm. R. e. Aug. 10. '62, died Dec. 15, '64, wds. Moore Jas. L. e. Aug. 10, 1862, m. o. Aug. 7, 1865. Miller Penington, e. Aug. 10, 1862, died at Paducah, Ky., Sept. 21, 1862. Richard H. B. e. Aug. 6, 1862, died Dec 23, 1863. Wofer E. C. e. Ang, 9, 1862, m. o. Aug. 7, 1865. Wilson P. E. e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Feb. 24, 1863, disab. Company H. Labo Abraham, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m.o. May "28, 1865. McMillan Neil, e. Aug. 8, '62, m. o. Aug. 7/65, Sergt. Thomas Philip, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. Aug. 7, 1865. Watson T. P. e. Aug. 11, 1862, missing after storming of Vicksburg, May 22, 1863. Kelly Isaac W. trans to Co. K. 88th Infantry. The Eighty-eighth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Chicago, 111., in Sept., 1862, by Col. Fran- cis T. Sherman, and was known as the " Second Board of Trade Regiment." It was mustered in Sept. 4, 1862. Ordered to Louisville, Ky., Sept. 4 th. Received arms on nth. Moved to Covington, Ky.,i2th. Oct. 1, 1862, marched in pursuit of Bragg. Engaged in the battle of Perryville, Oct. 8th— losing 4 killed, 5 mortally wounded and 36 wounded. Marched to Crab Orchard, and thence to Lebanon and Bowling Green, Ky., arriving Oct. 30 1862. Moved toward Nashville, arriving at Edgefieldi Nov. 7 th. Moved Nov. 17th, six miles south of Nash- ville, on Nolensville pike. Dec. 26, 1862, marched in the advance upon Murfreesboro. Dec. 31, 1862, to Jan. 3. 1863, engaged in the battle of Stone River. January, 1863. to June, 1863, encamped at Murfreesboro. En- gaged in the advance in movement against and pursuit of Bragg, from Middle Tennessee. September, 1863, joined in the Chickamauga campaign, and advanced to Alpine, Ga. Sept. 19 and 20, 1863, engaged in the bat- tle of Chickamauga. Nov. 23 to 25, 1863, engaged in the battle of Mission Ridge. Formed part of the as- saulting column upon the left center of the enemy's po- sition, andwas among the first to place its colors upon the enemy s works. December, 1863, to February, 1864, engaged in scouting through East Tennessee, when it encamped at Loudon, where it remained until April, 1864. May, 1864, joined in the advance upon the At- lanta campaign. It continued with the advance, as part of the Fourth Corps, commanded by Major General Howard, throughout the whole of that campaign, up to and including the capture of Atlanta— participating in the follow ng principal battles and skirmishes : Rocky- Face Ridge, Resaca, Adairsville, New Hope Church, Pine Mountain, Mud Creek, Kenesaw Mountain, Smyrna Camp Ground, Atlanta, Jonesboro, and Love- joy Station. Its services in the advance movements were continuous and constant from May to September, 1864. November, 1864, moved to Pulaski, Tennessee, and thence, upon the advance of Hood, to Columbia, franklin and Nashville. It was engaged in skirmishes at Columbia and Spring Hill, and in the battle of franklin, upon the right center, the main point of attack of the enemy Dec. 15 and 16, 1864, engaged in the battle of Nashville. Dec. 16, 1864, to January, 1865, joined in the pursuit of Hood, from Tennessee. Jan- uary, 1865, to March, 1865, encamped at Huntsville, Ala. March, 1865, moved to Bull's Gap, East Tennes- 138 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. see. May, 1865, moved to Nashville, where it remained until its muster-out. During the period of its service the Regiment was always in the front. It was never upon garrison duty. Its losses in the engagements in which it participated aggregate two-thirds of its number ; and its conduct in every battle was such as to merit and receive the com- mendation of its Brigade, Division, and Corps com- manders. For its conduct at Stone River, Mission Ridge, and Franklin, it was made the subject of special mention. The R-giment was mustered out June 9th, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn., and arrived at Chicago, June 13, 1865, where it received final pay and discharge, June 22, 1865. First Asst. Surg. Thos. W. Forshee, com. June 9, '63, resigned Jan. 28, '65. Company B. Captain Jno. H. Merrill, e. as First Sergeant Aug. 9, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant Feb. 13, 1863. Promoted First Lieutenant Oct. 13, 1863. Pro- moted Captain Dec. 2, '63. Mustered out June 9, '65. First Lieutenant Albert G. Burnap, e. Aug. 9, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Dec. 2, 1863. Mustered out June 9. 1865. Corpl. Robt Har yman, e. Aug. 9, 1862, Seigt., died, at home, March 22, 1865. Corpl. Revilo Newton, e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Dec. 22, 1862, as Sergt. , disab. PRIVATES. Allen S. \V. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Barber Jas. E. e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. March 21, '64, disab. Baldwin Elijah, e. Aug. 9, '62, m.o. June 9, '65, as Corpl. Borden S. R. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 9, '65. Bray Hilam, e. Aug, 9, '62. m. o. June 9, '65. Brotton Geo. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Barr Henry, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Bullock Jas. B. e. Aug. 9, '62, trans, to V. R. C, Oct. 17, 1864. Folmsbe D. S. e. Aug. 9. '62, disd. April 10, '63, disab. Ford Byron, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Frost Aug. H. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Graves P. H. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Nov. 20, '62, disab. Graves D. R. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o June 9, 1865. Gilmer Geo. e. Aug. 9, '62, died near Knoxville, Tenn., Jan. 13, 1864. Gordon F. W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Sept. 4, 1864. Gordon Nathan, e. Aug. 9, 1862, killed in action, June 27, 1864. Mofifett R. A. e. Aug. 8, '62, died at Nashville. Tenn., Nov. 14, 1862. Moore Jos. W. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Shull F. A. e. Aug. 1, 1862, m. n. June 9, 1865. Swan Geo. W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 20, 1863. Underhill Saml. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Jan. 7, '63, wds. Watts D. G. e. Aug. 9, '62, kid. at Kenesaw, June 19, '64. Hart Geo. A. e. Sept.2,'62,trans.to V. R.C.June 27,'64. Company C. Corpl. Chas. H. Cobleigh. e. Aug. 7, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, July, 1864. Corpl. Wm. McGregor, e. July 28, 1862, trans, to. V. R. C, September, 1864. PRIVATES. Ballow Martin, e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Grover Eli A. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Harding Saml. F. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Nixon Hugh, e. Aug. 14, '62, m.o. June 9,'65,as Corpl. Richart Wesley, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Company D. Captain Chas. O. Wentz, e. in Co. H, Aug. 12, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Jan. 3, 1864. Promoted Captain Co. D, Oct. 28,1864. Mustered out June 9, 1865. Second Lieutenant Jno. Crotty, e. Aug. 6, 1862. Mus- tered out vas Sergeant) June 9, 1805. Commissioned Second Lieutenant, but not mustered. Sergt. Thos. B. Merchant, e. Aug. 7, 1862, disd. Nov. 4, 1862 as private. Segt. Geo.Jacobs.e. Aug. 6/62, m.o. June 9, '65, private. Corpl. Jas. Rooney. e. Aug. 7, '6a, deserted Feb. io,'63. Corpl. Wm. Owens, e. Aug. 6, 1862, kid. at Stone River, Dec. 31, 1862. Corpl. Sam' 1 H. Mick, e. Aug. 6, 1862, kid. at Stone River, Dec. 31, 1862. Corpl. A. E. Stebbins. e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. June 9, '65, as Sergt. Wagoner Obed L. Fuller,e. Aug. 6, '62, m.o. June 9, '65. PRIVATES. Batten Wm. R. e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. June 9, '65, Corpl. Badger Hiram, e. Aug. 5. '62, died at Louisville, Ky., Jan. 29, 1863. Badger Ezra, e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Mch. 4. '63, disab. Beckwith Edwin B. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 9, '65. Baker Jasper N. e. Aug. n, 62, disd. March 22,'63,disab. Collins J. e. Aug. 5, 1862, disd. Feb. 5, 1863, disab. Cuddigan Thos.e. Aug. 7, '62, disd. Mch. 23,^3, disab. Coffen Wm. e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. June 9, 65, Corpl. Clairmont Louis, e. Aug 7, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Ch'-evers Jno. e. Aug. 9, '62, m.o. June 9, '65, Sergt. Crandle Aaron, e. Aug. 14, '62, died at Crotty, 111., Feb. 4, 1864. Dodge Warren e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June g, 1865. Daley Chas. e. Aug. 5. '62, trans, to V.R.C. Nov. 21, '64. Dansfiell Jno. e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Fuller Chas. L. e. Au2. 8, 1862, deserted Feb. 20, 1863. Fuller Henry, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. June 9, '65, Sergt. Goodrich Dexter, e. Aug. 5, '62, trans, to Engineer Corps in 1864. Hall Geo. e. Aug. 6, 1862, deserted Dec. 2, 1862. Hutchinson M. E. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Halley Jno. M. e Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 14, 1865. Johnson Iver, e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. June 5, 1865, disab. Jordon Wm. A. e.Aug. 10, 1862, m. o. June 9 1865. Kelly Jno. e. Aug. 4, '62, disd. June 5, 1865. disab. Lammey Ambrose, e. Aug. 5, '62, m.o. June 9, '65, Corpl. Losan Thos. e. Aug. 7, 1862. m. o. June 9, 1865. Lee Marshall P. e. Aug. 14, '62, kid. near Dallas, Ga., May 29, 1864. Moore Lyman, e. Aug. 7, '862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Merrifield Jas. H. e. Aug. 8, '62, m.o. June 9, '65. Corpl. Marsh C. C. e. Aug. 5, '62, disd. March 8. '63. disab. McGinty Jno. e. Aug. 9, '62, died at Nashville, Tenn., Dec. it, 1862. O'Leary Michael, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Penny Walter, e. Aug. 9, '62. disd. June 30, '63, disab. Penny And e. Aug. 5, '62, as Corpl. trans, to V. R. C, Jan. 25, 1864. Ralph Edwin T. e. Aug. 6, 1862, died at Murfreesboro, Tenn., July 16, 1863. Riley Jno. A. e. Aug. 8, '62, died at Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 14, 1863. Reynolds Jas. M. e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Sick Fred. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865, Corpl. Stebbins Porter, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Snyder Sam'l J.e. Aug. 5/62, trans, to Engineer Corps in 1864. Sheridan Jno. e. Aug. n, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Snyder R. R. e. Aug. 14, '62, m.o. June g, '65, Corpl. Tinnin Helmuth, e. Aug. 6, '62, disd. June 5, '65, disab. Wright Chas. e. Aug. 1, 62, m. o. June 9, '65, Corpl. Wendell T. F. e. Aug. 7, '62, disd. Dec. 31, '62, disab. Wickwire Cla^k O. e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Murfrees- boro, Jan. 11, 1863, wnds. Company G. Barel John, e. Aug. 13, 1862, kid. at Chicamauga, Sept. 20. 1863. Foote Daniel A. e. Aug. 13. '62, m. o. June 9, '65, Corpl. Gruber Wm. D. e. Aug. 7, '62 trans, to Marine Brigade. Company H. Sergt. Henry Ford, e. Aug. n, '62, disd. Mch. 11, '64, disab. PRIVATES. Atkinson A. A. e. Aug. 10, 1862, m. o. June 9, '65, Sergt. Armstrong S. F. e. Aug. 12, 1862, died at Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 16, 1862. Brooks Gates, e. Aug. 12, '62, m.o. June 8, '65, waspris. Graig Geo. M. e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. July 30, '64 wds. Cummins Wm. e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. Apl 8, '63. disab. Davenport Geo. e. Aug. 12, '62, m. o. June 9, '65, Corpl. Long Joshua, e. Aug. 12, 1862, died at New Albany, Ind., Nov. 10, 1863. Wentz Isaac C. e. Aug. 12, 1862, absent wounded at m. o. of regt. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 139 Company K. Second Lieutenant Jno. Rhent, e. Aug. 13, 1862. Mus- tered out June 9, 1865, (as Sergt.) Com. Second Lieutenant but not mustered. Hanly Patrick, e. Aug. 13, 1862, disd. March 11, 1863, to enlist in Miss. Marine Brigade. Murphy Benj. e. Aug. 13, '62, disd. May 20, '63, disab. Colten Stephen, e. Dec. t6, 1863. Rake H. G. e. Jan. 23, 1863. 90 th Infantry. The Ninetieth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was or- ganized at Chicago, Illinois, in August, September, and October, 1862, by Colonel Timothy O'Meara. Moved to Cairo, November 27th, and to Columbus, Ky., 30th. From thence proceeded to Lagrange, Ten- nessee, where the regiment arrived December 2d. On the 4th, ordered to Cold Water, Mississippi, where it relieved the Twenty-ninth Wisconsin Infantry. On the morning of 20th December, a detachment of Second Illinois Cavalry arrived at Cold Water, having cut their way through Van Dorn's forces, out of Holly Springs. Soon after, 4 companies of One Hundred and First Illinois came in, and were followed by the enemy to our lines. The demonstrations made by th; Nine- tieth deterred the enemy from making any severe at- tack, although he was 4,000 or 5,000 strong, and, after some skirmishing, he withdrew. The regiment was mustered out of service June 6th, 1865, at Washington, D. C., and arrived at Chicago, June 12, 1865, where it received final pay and discharge. First Assistant Surgeon Darwin Hinckley, com. Second Assistant Surgeon Nov. 22, 1862. Promoted First Assistant Surgeon March 4, 1863. Commission canceled. Company D. Canna John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at LaGrange, Tenn., March 15, 1863. Judge Bryan, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Feb. 20, '63, wds. Kelly Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. Kelly Robt. e. Aug. 15, 1862, Sergt., died at Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 26, 1864. Sharkey Edward, e. Aug. 20, 1861, trans, to V. R. C. Jan. 5, 1863. Company H. Morrisey Lawrence, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65, as Sergt. Roache Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Aug. 17, 1862. Company K. Captain Thos. K. Barrett, com. Nov. 22, 1862. Dis- honorably dismissed June 10, 1863. First Lieutenant John Larkin,com. Second Lieutenant Nov. 22, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant June 10, 1863. Honorably discharged (as Second Lieu- tenant) April 11, 1864. First Lieutenant Jeremiah F. Riordan, e. Aug. 15, 1862. Promoted First Sergeant. Promoted First Lieu- tenant April 17, 1865. Mustered out June 6, 1865. PRIVATES. Armstrong Jno. e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. June 6, 1865, as wagoner. Bourke M. e. Aug. 18, 1862, trans, to 48th I. V. I. Boyle Patrick, e. Aug. 19, '62, m. o. June 6/65, Corpl. Braning Henry, e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, 1862. Buckley Patrick, e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, '62. Buckley John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent without leave at m. o. of regt. Byrd John M. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Barry John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, Corpl., died Feb. 20, '64, wds. Campbell Phillip, e. Aug. 12, 1862, re-enlisted in Houteling's Battery. Campbell Martin, e. Aug. 12, 1862, re-enlisted in Houta- ling's Battery. Canty Daniel, e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to 48th I. V. I. Coffey John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, Sergt., deserted May IS, 1863. Cox Patrick, e. Aug. 15, 1862, Corpl., died July 23, 1864, wds. Collins John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Feb. 5, '65, disab. Coffey Daniel, e. Aug. 12, 1862, absent without leave at m. o. of regt. Cusick M. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. June 7, '65, Corpl. Closby John, e. Sept. 5, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65, Corpl. Curtiss Wm. e. Sept. 27, 1862. Diggins Thos. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, 1862. Duffy Edward, e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, '62. Dames T. W. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, 1862. Duffy John, e. Aug. 18, 1862, died at Memphis, Oct. 23, 1863. Deegan Jas. e. Aug. 19, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, 1862. Dunlop John,e. Aug. 20, 1862, deserted Nov .27, 1862. Doolin M. e. Aug. 13, '62, Corpl., deserted June 10, '63. Dillon John, e. Aug. 14, 1862, Corpl., deserted March 1, 1864. Doren J. W. e. Aug. 16, 1862, absent with leave at m.o. of regt. Devire P. O. e. Aug. 16, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, 1862. Daugherty Jas. e. Aug. 16, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, '62. Daugherty Geo. e. Aug. 13, 1862, Sergt., died at Mem- phis, Dec. 20, 1865. Howard Jas. e. Aug. 15, '62, Corpl., deserted May 22, '63. Hanley Jas. e. Aug. 17, 1862, died at Mound City, 111., Sept. 4, 1863. Homason Thos. e. Aug. 20, '62, deserted Nov. 27, '62. Highland Robt. e. Aug. 16, 1862, absent with leave at m. o. of regt. Hartnett John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, '62. Higgins Jas. e. Aug. 7, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, 1862. Johnson Peter, e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent without leave at m.o. of regt. Karnes Stephen, e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent, wounded, at m. o. of regt. Kailey Timothy, e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Jefferson Barracks, April 12, 1865. Levanway Jos. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Laycockjohn, e. Aug. 20, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, Sept. 25, 1863. McCormick Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent without leave at m. o. of regt. McGee Philip, e. Ang. 15, 1862, absent without leave at m. o. of regt. Mclnhill Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, 1862. McAleai Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to 48th I. V. I. McKey A. B. e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent without leave at m. o. of regiment. Mohan John W. e. Aug. 15, '62, Sergt., deserted June 10, 1863. Meehan Michael, e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. June 6, 1865, as 1st Sergt. Newman Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, 1862. Naughton Patrick, e. Aug. 13, 1862. Naughton M. C. e. Aug. 16, 1862, re-enlisted in Hen- shaw's Battery. Noonan John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, Sergt., wounded at Mission Ridge. O'Roorke Jas. e. Aug. 22, disd. April 2, 1863. disab. Usgood H. J. e. Aug. 16, 1862, absmt without leave at m. o. of regt. O'Neil Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1S65. Porter Samuel F. e. Aug. 12, 1862, deserted Nov.27,'62. Pitzer Geo. H. e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent without leave at m. o. of regt. Riordan L. T. e. Aug. 15, 1862, Sergt., died May 14, 1864, wounds. Rock Patrick, e. Sept. 6, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, 1862. Roney E. C. e. Aug. 18, 1862, absent without leave at m. o. of regt. Ryan Patrick, e. Aug. 18, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, 1862. Reynolds Patrick, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, prisoner of war. Sherridan P. e. Aug. 21, 1862. m. o. June 6. 1865. Scales Chas. e. Aug. 21, '62, re-enlisted with Leighton. Slaney E iward, e. Aug. 22, 1862, died at Memphis, Dec. 20, 1863. Stack John, e Aug. 18, 1862, deserted May 30, 1863. Stack Patrick, e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, 1862. Shaughnessy Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. May 30, 1865. Stephenson Thos. e. Aug. 20, '62, deserted Nov. 27, '62. Sullivan John C. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as Sergt. Sanches Fnmcisco, e. Aug. 12, '62, deserted Nov.27,'62. Tierney Hugh, e. S pt. 12, 1862, deserted Nov. 27, '62. Tye Philip, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Weston John, e. Aug. 18, 1862, died Jan. 2, 1864, wds. McGill F.B. enlisted and recruited as prospective Lieut. 140 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Middeman F. E. deserted Nov. 27, 1862. O'Kneak Jas. disd. April 1, 1863. Clark Jno. D. e. Jan. 24, 1865. 10 Mh Infantry. The One Hundred and Fourth Illinois Infantry formed a part of the First Brigade, First Division, Fourteenth Army Corps, in which it remained until muster-out, On the 24th of November, 1863, the Regiment was engaged on Lookout Mountain, near the White House, when the First Brigade, First Division, Fourteenth Army Corps, repulsed an attack made by the rebels, about 9 o'clock p. M., to regain possession of the ground. On the 25th of November, 1863, was en- gaged in the capture of Missionary Ridge, and cap- tured a number of prisoners. On the 26th, followed the retreating rebels to Grayville, and, on the 27th to Ringgold, returning from thence to Chattanooga, on the 29th. The men behaved well in all the engagements during this campaign. Remained in and around Chat- tanooga, until the 10th of February, 1864, when it was ordered to Nashville, by Gen. Johnson, to get transpor- tation for the Fourteenth Corps. Returned to Chatta- nooga with the same, en March 15, 1865, joining the remainder of the Division at Grayville, on the 19th. Remained until the 3d of May, when the Regiment went to Ringgold, to prepare for the campaign about to commence against Atlanta. Commenced the march on the 7th of May, and on the 9th was in front of Buzzard's Roost Gap, where the Regiment remained, doing some skirmishing, until the 12th, when it marched to the right, passing Snake Creek Gap. On the 14th, was engaged in the battle of Resaca, losing 1 man killed and 9 wounded. Remained in front, skirmishing, unril th- 16th, when the Regiment marched to Resaca — the enemy having evacuated the night before. Followed the retreating rebels to Kingston, arriving there on the 18th. Remained there until the 23d, when the Regi- ment marched to Dallas, arriving there or in that vicin- ity on the 26th. Remained there, skirmishing, and losing some men, until the 5th of June, when the Regi. ment moved to the left, in front of Kenesaw Mountain, where it was engaged, skirmishing, nearly all the time, until the 3d of J uly, when the enemy left the mountain. The command followed them through Marietta, until they made a stand near the railroad bridge across the Chattahoochie river. The Regiment remained here, skirmishing, until July 10th, when the rebels fell back across the Chattahoochie. Did not move until the 17th, and on the 20th, crossed Peach Tree Creek. About tour o'clock p. M., the enemy attacked the line (connect- ing with the Twentieth Corps on the left, and no troops on the right), and soon enveloped the right flank, plant- ing their colors near the works. They were repulsed, however, and re-enforcements soon coming up, the Regiment was enabled to hold its ground. The men fought nobly, and the loss was heavy, it being 50 — 2 officers and 14 men killed, 1 officer and 28 enlisted men wounded, and 5 missing. On the22d, the command again moved forward, the enemy having left their works in front, and went into Atlanta ; but were met by Loring's Division, strongly entrenched, and the com- mand halted and commenced throwing up works. Re- mained until August 3d, when the regiment moved to the right three miles, and, on the 6th, were formed on Utoy creek. On the 7th, was engaged at Utoy creek, losing 1 officer and 4 enlisted men killed, and 18 enlist- ed men wounded. On August 26th, marched to the right, towards Jonesboro, and on September 1st, fought the battle of Jonesboro, which gave possession of Atlanta; and on the 6th, started for Atlanta, arriving there on the 8th. The campaign from May 7th, when the regiment left Ringgold, to September 6th, when it left Jonesboro, was very severe. The Regiment skir- mished nearly all the time with the enemy, and never halted for the night without throwing up works and preparing for an attack. The regiment was engaged in three battles : Reseca, Peach Tree Creek and Jones- boro. Losses in skirmishing were heavy in killed and wounded. The Regiment behaved nobly during the whole campaign, especially at Peach Tree Creek, where the right of the regiment was nearly annihilated, and, although the line grew shorter every day, the men were in the best of spirits. The regiment remained in Atlanta until October 3d, when the rebels, having crossed the Chattahoochie and removing towards AUatoona, the command commenced moving north, and crossing the Chattahoochie on the 3d, passed through Marietta, reaching Kenesaw Mountain on the 6th, and remaining in that vicinity until the gth, when the Reg- iment marched along the railro: d to Kingston, reaching there on the nth. M rched to within three miles of Rome, on the 12th ; to Calhoun on the 13th ; to Re«eca on the 14th; crossed the Chattogata Mountain, at Red Run Gap, on the 15th ; passed through Villenow, La- fayette and Summerville, reaching Galesburg, Ala., on the 20th, where the Regin ent remained until the 28th ; then marched, through Rome, to Kingston, to get ready for the campaign to be commenced in a short time. The Regiment was not engaged with the enemy after it left Atlanta ; but the marches were very hard, a great portion of the distance being traveled by night. The men were, also, shoit of rations, until they reached the Summerville Valley, when requisitions were made on the country for supplies. Remained in Kingston until November 12th, when the regiment marched to Atlanta, arriving there on the 15th, when rations and clothing were issued. On the 16th, commenced the March to the Sea, taking possession of Savannah on the 21st of December. As this was but a succession of marches, and but little opposition was met with, until the army reached Savannah, it is deemed unneces- sary to detail the march. The Regiment had its share of the hardships, marches, etc., as also the fine foraging which the country passed through afforded. Remained in Savannah until Jan. 15th, when was com- menced the march through the Carolinas. This, like the preceding campaign, wjs a succession of marches — the bad roads impeding more than the rebels. It re- quired more troops with the trains, to build corduroy roads, than it did on the skirmish line. The Regiment was engaged in the battle of Bentonville, and had sev- eral skirmishes, with small loss. The command re- mained at Goldsboro, N. C., fitting up for another cam- paign, until April 10th ; then marched to Raleigh, wheie the Regiment remained until the surrender of Johnston's army. The Regiment commenced the march from Raleigh to Washington, on April 30th, arriving there on May 19th, and participating in the grand re- view, on the 24th of May. Made muster-out rolls, and were mustered out on the 7th day of June. On the 8th, the Regiment left Washington for Chicago, arriv- ing there on the 10th. Were paid off, and the men re- turned to their homes. The Regiment was engaged in the battles of Hartsville, Chickamauga, Lookout Moun- tain, Mission Ridge, Resaca, Peach ree Creek, Utoy Creek, Jonesboro and Bentonville, besides a great many skirmishes, in which they lost men. In the first battle (Hartsville), the Regiment lost 44 men killed, and about 150 wounded — a greater loss than the Regiment sus- tained in any other battle. The men fought nobly, and whatever blame may rest on the commander of the post, the Regiment did its duty, successfully resisting the at- tack of two veteran infantry regiments, for nearly two hours, and until a part of the command had been driven from the field by Morgan's cavalry. After the Regi- ment was exchanged, in the spring of 1863, it was or- dered to the Second Brigade, First Division, Fourteenth Army Corps, and was in all the engagements in which that corps was engaged after that time, marching with it from Murtreesboro to Chattanooga, Atlanta, Savan- nah, Goldsboro, Raleigh and Washington. Colonel Absolom B. Moore, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Re- signed Sept. 9, 1863. Colonel Douglas Hapeman, com. Second Lieutenant Co. H, nth Inf., July 30, 1861. Discharged for promotion, com. Lieutenant Colonel, Oct. 3, 1862. Promoted Colonel Sept. 9, 1863. Mustered out (as Lieutenant Colonel) June 6, 1865. Major John H. Widner, com. First Lieutenant Co. I, nth Inf., Sept., 1861. Promoted Captain April 24, 1862. Discharged for promotion, com. Major, Sept. 25, 1862. Mustered out June 6, 1865. Adjutant Rufus C. Stephens, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Mus- tered out June 6, 1865. Surgeon Reuben F. Dyer, com. Aug. 25, 1862. Mus- tered out June 6, 1865. Seigeant Major Quincy D. Whitman, e. Aug. 9, 1862. Mustered out June 6, 1865. Quarter Master Sergeant Asher D. Gibson, e. Aug. 15, 1862. Mustered out June 14, 1865. Commissary Sergeant Austin H. Forder, e. Aug. 5, '62. Mustered out June 6, 1865. Hospiatl Steward John W. Cuppy, discharged Aug. 1, 1863. Hospital Steward Luther S. Slyder, e. Aug. 13, 1862. Mustered out June 6, 1865. LA SALLE OOUNTY WAR RECORD. 141 Principal Musician David McCampbell, e. Aug. n, 1862. Died in Andersonville prison, July 10, 1864. No. of grave, 3,100. Principal Musician Wm. Raymond, e. Aug. 15, 1862. Returned to Co., as private, July 26, 1863. Principal Musician Jos. G. Wheat, e. Aug. 9, 1862. Mustered out June 6, 1865. Principal Musician Joseph Lewis, e. Aug. 11, 1862. Mustered out June 6, 1865. Company A. Captain Jas. M. Leighton, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Re- signed Sept. 29, 1864. Captain Moses Osman, com. First Lieutenant Aug. 27. 1862. Promoted Captain Sept. 29, 1864. Mustered out June 6, 1865. Second Lieutenant Alphonzo Prescott, com. Aug. 27, 1862, Resigned Sept. 2, 1863. First Sergt. Davis B. Stillson, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. July 6, 1863. disab, Sergt. Jas. H. Newton, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd July 14, 1863, disab. Sergt. E. J. Trobridge, e. July 23, '62, m. o. June 6, 1865, as private. Sergt. Michael Clancy, e. Aug. 15, 1862, detached at m. o. of Regt. Sergt. Oliver P. Harding, e. Aug. 14, 1862, kid. Peach Tree Creek, July 20, 1864. Corpl. Isaac Felch, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 1, '65, as Sergt. Corpl. Dan'l W. Stevenson, e. July 22, '62, disd. Oct. 25, 1862, disab. Corpl. Sidney V. Arnold, e. Aug. 15, '62, prmt. First Lieut. Corpl. Norton Fields, e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, Feb. n, 1864. Corpl. Eben H. Holhs, e. Aug. 14, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, April 10, 1864. Corpl. Frank Picken, e. Aug. 15, 1861, m. o. June 6, 1865, as First Sergt. Corpl. James Toll, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Aug. 13, '63, disab. Corpl. Allen Benedict, e. Aug. 14, '62, Sergt., kid. Res- eca, Ga., May 14, 1864. Musician Wm. Raymond, e. Aug. 15, '62, absent sick at m. o. of Regt. Wagoner Francis Porter, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Nov. 9, 1864, disab. PRIVATES. Allen Philip B. e. Aug. 15. 1862, never been with Co. Badys Francis, e. Aug. 15, '62, reported as deserter, June 7, 1864. Bailey Enoch T. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Bruce Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Mch. 14, 1863. Baker Nat. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 19, 65, Corpl. Bollman Edw. e. Aug. 14, '62, trans, to V. R. C, Aug. 30, 1862. Burnham Sam'l M. e. Aug. 15, '62, kid. at Hartsville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Bennett Politus, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Dec. 21, '63, disab. Barritt Wm e. Aug. 15. 1862, disd. Feb. 26, 1865, wds. Buckley Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Bagley Burton W. e.Aug. 15, '62, disd. Oct.26,'64,wds. Bleach Dan'l, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1862. Conrad Jacob, e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted Dec. 30, 1862. Chrisfeller Chris, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Cunningham Tim. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Louisville, Ky., Nov. 20, 1862. Cantlinjohn R. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Feb. 25, '65, disab. Dunlap Alex, e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Dec. 30, 1862. Dodd John, e Aug. 15, 1862, kid. at Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863. Donnelly Henry, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Downey John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, never been with Co. Donville David, e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Mch. 14, '63. Drew Oliver, e. Aug. 15, '62, trans, to Inv. Corps, Jan. 2, 1865. Dobbins Patrick, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Apr. io,'64,wds. Ferris Wm. e. Aug. 15, 62, m. o. June 6, '65, as Sergt. Fuller Chas. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 15, 1865. Green Bloomfield, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. May 1, 1863. Gaut Jesse, e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Mch. 14, 1863. Griffith David C. e. Aug. 15, 1862, kid. at Mission Ridge, Nov. 25, 1863. Headstrong Chas. E. e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. June 6, '65. Hutchings Sam'l, e. Aug. 14, 1862. died in Anderson- ville prison, Aug. 8, 1864, No. of grave, 5,019. Hitchner Richard, e. Aug. is,'62, trans, to Tnv. Corps, Nov. 1, 1863. Heferan Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Dec. 30, 1862. Hiehland Robt. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Dec. 30, '62. Hamilton Paul. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Dec. 30, '62. Horn Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, Knapp Wm. H, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Ketchum Walter, e. Aug. 14, '62, sentenced by G. C. M., to serve 16 mos. after term expires. Kinne'ly Pierce, e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted Mch. 20, '63. Knecht John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to Inv. Corps, Jan. 15, 1865. Larkins Alonzo H. e. Aug. 15, 1862, kid. at Peach Tree Creek. July 20, 1864. Lewis Jonathan, e. Aug. 15, 1862, died of wds. rec'd at at Hartsville, Tenn., and Chickamauea, Ga. Murphy Dennis J. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died Chattanooga, Nov. 1, 1863. McClere Wm. e. Aug. 9. 1862, never been with Co. NeNeal Chas. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Sept. 23, '63, disab. Norton Wm. H. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Oct. 7, '64, disab. Olmstead Silas, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Apr. 27, '63, disab. Olson Peter, e. Aug. 15, 1862, kid. at Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863. ■ O'Riley Michael, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6. 1865. O'Donnell Patrick, e. Aug. 15, 1862, wnd. and capt., arm amputated, escaped, m. o. June 6, 1865. O'Connor Michael, e. Aug. 14, 1862, kid. Chickamau- ga, Sept. 20, 1863. O'Connor Timothy M. e. Aug. 15, '62, m.o. June 6, '65. O'Bryan John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Mch. 16,1863. Pratt Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Apr. 24, 1864, disab. Pursley Daniel, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865. Potter Lyman, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Potter Forbes H. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Mch. 14. '63. Pitterman Carl, e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, Jan. 15, 1864. Riddle Henry, e. e. Aug. 8, 1862, disd. Jan., '63, disab. Roach Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862. m. o. May 17, 1865. Ryan Thos. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Jan. 9, 1864, disab. Richardson Edw. e. Aug. 15, 1802, m. o. June 12, 1865. Robertson Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Mch. 14, '63. Sanches Francisco, e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 9, 1863, wds. Smith Anthony, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Sonderman Fred'k, e. Aug. 14,1862, died at home, Feb. 13,1863. Smith Henry, e. Aug. 15, 1862. deserted Mch. 14, 1863. Tidmarst John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent, sick at m. o. of Regt. Thompson Elias, e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Chicago, Feb. 20, 1863. Varner David, e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. Feb. 23, 1865, wds. Wichart Philip, e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. Oct. 21, 1863. Whitman Hiram, e. Aug. 14, '62, m.o. June 6, '65, Corpl. Weuve Ulysse, e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to Inv. Corps, Aug. 30, 1863. Winslow John M. e.Aug. 15, 1862, kid. at Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 7, 1864. RECRUITS. Charlton John, Warren Lucien. Maloney Thos. F. e. April 11, 1861, sentenced by G.C. M. to serve 16 months over his time. Company B. Captain Geo. W. Howe, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Resigned Aug. 11, 1863. Captain Samuel A. Porter, com. Second Lieutenant, Aug. 27, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Dec. 10, 1862 Promoted Captain Aug. 11, 1863. Resigned Aug. 24, 1864. Captain Wm. C. Ross, e. Aug. 6, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant Dec. 10, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Aug. 11, 1863. Promoted Captain Aug. 24,1864. Mustered out June 6, 1865. First Lieutenant Moses M. Randolph, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Killed in battle Dec. 10, 1862. First Lieutenant Philander Talbot, e. Aug. 6, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Aug. 24, 1864. Mus- tered out June 6, 1865. PRIVATES. Angello Benj. W.e. Aug. 11, '62, disd. July 20/64, disab. Barton Wm. J. e. Aug. 11, 62, m. o. June 6. 1865. Bassett Albert C. e. Aug. 9, '62, Sergt. kid. Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 7, 1864. 142 LA SALLE COUNTY "WAR RECORD. Bradish Chas. A. e. Aug. 9, 1862. m. o. June 6, 1865. Bryant Jesse W. e. Aug. 11 '62, disd. Dec. 9. '63, disab. Burgess Sydney W. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. Sept. 1. 1865. Chase Gardner L. e.Aug. 8/62, disd. Apl. 28, '63, disab. Chambers Wm. M. e. Aug. 8, '62, m. o. May 27, '65, Sergt. Chambers Wm. e. Aug. 8'62,disd in 1863, disab. Chance Jos. M. e. Aug 4, '62, died Oct. 13, '63, wds. 1 lark Sam. P. e. Aug. 11. 1862. died Jan.. 1863, wds. Clark Jos. A. e. Aug. 8, 1863, trans, to V. R. C. Ctark Wm. A. e. Aug. 11, '63, disd. Nov. 19, '63, disab. Converse Gilbert R. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. June 6. '65. Cook Fiancis M. e. Aug. it, 1862. m.o. June 6, 1865. Curtis Alfred e. Aug. 7, 1862. m. o. lune 6,1865. Dah! E. Peter, e. Aug. 11, '62. disd. Mch.2. '63, disab. Delaney Patrick, e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. lune 6, 1865. Dickson Jno. e. Aug. n, '62, trans. V. R.C. Feb. 11, '64. Dunham Asa, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. Dec. 3, 1863, as Sergt., disab. Evarts Jno. A e. Aug. 11, '62. disd. in 1863, disab. Foss Andrew O. e. Aug. 6, '62, Sergt. died at Madison, la., Nov. 22, 1863. Gallup Seneca, e. Aug. 9, 1862, Corpl. absent wnd. at m o. regt. Garrison Florence A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Gallatin, Tenn., Jan. 2, 1863. Garrison Jas. e Aug. 9. '62. disd. in 1863. disab. Graves Henrv C. e. Aug. o,'62. disd. Apl. 28. '63 disab. Grist Oliver E, Aug. n, '62, disd. March 8, '65, disab. Gronbeck August, e. Aug. 11, '62, died at Cincinnati, Dec. 3, 1862. Hall Francis M. e. Aug. '62, detached at m. o. of regt. Hall Justin S. e. Aug. 7, '62, disd. March 15. '63, disab. Hall Wm. S. e. Aug. 7. 1862. m. o. June 6, 1865. Hanson Peter, e. Aug. n, '62, died at Bowling Green, Kv., Jan., 1863. Hinckley Francis, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. April 28, '63, disab. Hawling Edward P. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. June 12, '65. Hutchinson Edward, e. Aug. 6, 1S62, m.o . June 6, '65. Hutchinson Warren, e. Aug. 6, 1862, missing in action, Sept. 20 1863. Hutchinson Clark, e. Aug. 6/62, disd. Nov. 7. '63, disab. Johnson Julius, e. Aug. 7, 1862. disd. Jan., 1863, disab. Johnson Jacob, e. Aug. n, '62. m. o. July 1, '65, prsnr. Keller Enoch C. e. Aug. 8. 1862, m. o.June 2, 1865. Kessler Matthias, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 18 "5. Kinney Harmon L. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 6, 1865, as First Sergt. Mauson John, e. Aug. n.'62, trans. V. R.C. Feb. n,'64. Mellon Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862. m. o. June 6, 1865 Menz Chas. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, Sergt. McCampbell David, e. Aug. ix, 1862, prmt. Fife Major. McCormick Nich. e. Aug. 7,'62, absent, wnd., m.o. regt. McDonavan Jno. e. Aug. 7,'62, abs't, wnd., m. o. regt. McCormick Jas. R. e. Sept. 10, 1862. m. o. June 6, '65. Mogenson A' drew, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Maus Dominick, e. Aug. g. 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. McMally Jas. e. Aug. 11, 1862. deserted April 10, 1863. Norris Louis W. e.Aug. 7, '62,accidentally kid. Nov. 1, '64. Norton Chas. W. e. Aug. n, 1862, died at Columbus, Ky., Jan. 9, 1863. Olson Mons, e. Aug. n,'62, absent, wnd., at m.o. regt. Patterson Stephen A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. June 6/65. Peterson Gustav, e. Sept. 10, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Paul Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. April 28, 1863, disab. Peter Andrew, e. Aug. 11, '62. disd. April 9, '63, disab. Phillips Edw'd, e. Aug. n, '62. m.o. June 6, '65, Corpl. Porter Jos. D. e. Aug. 11, '62, Sergt. kid. at Hartsville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Reder Jpo, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Vining Station, Ga. July 30, 1864. Redman Wm. T. e. Aug. 11, '62. deserted Jan. 10, 1S63. Rhuland Rich'd M. e. Aug. 8, '62, kid. at Bentonville, N. C, March 17, 1865. Rickey Nat. e. Aug. 8, 1862, disd. April 28, 1863, disab. Robinson Adrian G. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. June 8, 1865. Robinson Augustus, e. Aug. 9, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. Robison Henry W. e. Aug. 9. '62, absent sick m.o. regt. Ross Wm. C. e. Aug. 6, 1862, prmt. Second Lieut. Schilling Christian, e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, Seely Wm. e. Aug. 8, 1862, Corpl., trans, to V. R. C. Sept. 4. 1864. Shawbeck Nich. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Shelton Stephen J. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Nashville, Tenn., June, 1864, wnds. Shelton Newton M. e. Aug. Q, , 62, wnd. Dec. 7, '62, disd. Stamford David, e.Aug. 11, '62, disd. Dec. 4, 63, disab. Stamford Lucien, e. Aug. 9, 1862, died Feb. 26, 1863, wounds. Steidinger Geo. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Talbat Philander, e. Aug. 6, 1862, prmt. First Lieut. Tullis Chas. W. e. Aug. 6, 1862. trans, to V. R. C. Vail Jno C. e. Aug. 7, 1862, died Dec. 9, 18^2. wnds. Walker Elisha, e. Aug. 9. '62. disd. Sept. 1, 1864, disab. Walworth Jno. E. e. Aug. 11, '62, disd. Jan., '63, c'isab. Wamock Robt. e. Aug. 11, 1862, Corpl., missing in ac- tion Sept. 20, 1863. Wamock Sam. W. e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. Nov. 19, 1863, disab. West Robt. e. Aug. n, 1862, disd. Feb. 5, 1865, disab. Whe- 1 Jos. G. e. Aug. 9, 1862. prmt. Fife Major. White Howard B. e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Wilson Joshua, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1S65. Woodward Cromwell, o. Aug. 8. 1862, as Sergt., kid. at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Woolley Theson,e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Woolsoncroft Edward, e. Aug. 11, 1862, Corpl., kid. at Peach Tree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864. Woolsoncroft Jno. e.Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. RECRUITS. Ackerman Balser A. e. Nov. 23, 63,'trans. to 34th I.V.I. Babcock Wm. e. Feb. 29, 1S64, trans, to 34th 1. V. I. Barnions Edwin, e. Feb. 29, 1864. trans, to 34th I. V. I. Boxendale Sam'l D.e. Feb. 29. '64, trans, to 34th I.V.I. Chanbers Chas. W. e. Feb. 2g,'6 4 , trans, to 34th I.V.I. Deck D.vid, e. Feb. 29, 1864, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Everett Edwin, e. Feb. 29, 1864, trans, to 34th I. V. I. McAunel Wm. e. March 3, 18^5, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Noxon NeKon F. e. Feb. 29, 1864, died at Vining Sta- tion, Ga., Jnly 30, 1864. Risden Geo. N. e. Feb. 27, 1864, died at Chattanooga, May 25, 1864. Grant J. Ross, e. Feb. 27, '64, trans. 34th I. V. I. Sergt. Company C. Captain Samuel M. Heslet, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Re- signed March n, 1863. Captain David C. Rynearson. com. Second Lieutenant Aug. 27, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Nov. 11, 1863. Promoted Captain July 30, 1863. Killed in battle July 20, 1864. Captain Chas. K. Biown, e. (as First Sergeant) Aug. 13.1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant March 11, 18*3. Promoted First Lieutenant July 30, 1863. Promoted Captain July 20, 1864. Mustered out June 6, 1865. First Lieutenant David C. Bunker, e. Aug. 9, 1862, as Sergt. Mustered out June 6, 1865, as Sergt. Commissioned First Lieutenant, but not mustered. First. Sergt. Chas. K. Brown, e. Aug. 13, 1862, prmt. Second Lieutenant. Sergt Sam'l B. Grover, e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at home June 8, 1863. Sergt. Wm. Harrold, e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6. '65. Sergt. David Bunker, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65, as Sergt., com. First Lieut., but not mustered. Sergt. Sam'l Lynn, e. Aug. 11, '62, disd. Feb. 23'64, wds. Corpl. M. L. Branch, e. Aug. 13, '62, disd. Oct. 24, '62, disab. Corpl. Geo. E. McLaughlin, e. Aug. 11, '62, disd. March 7, 1863. disab. Corpl. L. W. Winslow, e. Aug. 13, 1862, disd. Dec. 24, 1862, as private, wnds. Corpl. Nelson A. Graves e. Aug. 13, '62, disd. Aug. 22, 1863, disab. Corpl. Robt. McSmith, e.Aug. 11, 1 S62, trans, to V. R. C. Nov. 23, 1863. Corpl. Geo. W. Avery, e. Aug. 13 '62, m. o. June 6, '65. Corpl. Thos. E. Mclntyre, e. Aug. 13. 1862, died at Tompkinsville, Ky., Dec. 28, 1862. Corpl. Jno. W. Bulls, e. Aug. 11, 1862. disd. Jan. 14, 1863, wnds. PRIVATES. Avery Chas. P. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Brown Levi, e. Aug. n, 1862, disd. Aug. 1, 1863, disab. Banks Sam'l, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. c. Aug. 17. 1865. Banks Henry D. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Banks Jonathan, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Ballard Davis C. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6. 1865. Bi-nker Sol. W. e. Aug. 13. 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Beck Hiram, e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Bremen Clarence, e. Aug. n, 1862, died at Gallatin, Tenn., Dec. 20, 1862, wnds. . % r% to/<*^S&c DIMMICK TOWNSHIP ■Y LA SALLE COUNTY WAR EECOBD. 145 Berkstresser David, e. Aug. 14, 1862, kid. at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Clark Squire L. W. e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. at Chicka- mauga, Sept. 20, 1863. Cook Almon L. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Cady Geo. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Cady Lemuel L. e. Aug. 13, '62, trans, to Invalid Corps, Nov. 25, 1863. Carr Sam'l H. e. Aug. 14, '62, died at Camp Chase, O., Jan. 17, 1863. Collins Winthrop E. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Jan. 14, '63, disab. Cook Jno. A. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Nashville, July 19, 1864, wnds. Doane Robt. C. e. Aug. 13, '62, disd. Jan.14,'64, disab. Doane Sam'l G. e. Aug. 13, '62, absent wnd. at m.o.regt. Davis Jno. W. e. Aug. 20, 1862, m. o. June 7, 1865. Edwards Samuel W. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. June 6, '65, as Corpl. Edwards William, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Foot Frederick, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died Feb. 10, '63, wds. Foot Isaac A. e. Aug. 14, 1862, killed at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Glover Frederick L. e. Aug. 14, '62, m.o. June 6, 1865. Golden Hamilton, e. Aug. 20, 1862, died at Gallatin, Tenn., Jan. 7, 1863. Harris Duane M. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Bowling Green, Ky., Nov. 21, 1862. Hastings Thomas, e. Aug. 13, 1862, killed at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Hess Frederick C. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Hoffman James R. e. Aug. 11, 1862, trans, to Invalid Corps, Nov. 25, 1863. Hoffman Herman, e.Aug.n,i862,disd.M'ch 7, '6s,disab. Harding Josiah, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Dec. 11, '65, disab. Ives John A. e. Aug. 13, '62, disd. Aug. 26, '63, disab. Jack Benjamin, e. Aug. 12, '62, disd. Oct. 2, '62, disab. Jack James A. e. Aug. 12, 1862, deserted March 15, '63. Jewittet Charles H. e. Aug. 13, 1862, disd. May 24, 1863, disab. Kersey James A. e. Aug. 13, '62, disd. Dec. 24, '62, disab. Kaup Roman, e. Aug. n, '62, disd. Jan. 5, '63, disab. Knox James, e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. June 6, 1865. Lewis Jos. e. Aug. 11, 1862, prmt. Principal Musician. Loucks James H. e. Aug. 13, '62, deserted before mus- ter-in. Linn Addis, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Camp Lew. Wal- lace, Dec. 23, 1862. Lyon Edward P. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Luellen Clement, e. Aug. n, '62, disd. Mch.7,'63, disab. Logan James e. Aug. 14, 1862, Corpl., killed Kenesaw, June 18, 1864. Levers John A. e. Aug. n, 1862, disd. Jan. 27, '63, wds. Munson Edward, e. Aug. 13, 1862, Corpl., killed at Peach Tree Creek. Ga., July 20, 1864. Moffatt George C. e. Aug. 13, 1862, disd. Jan. 20, 1863, disab. Mitchell D. Marquis L. e. Aug. 20, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as Corpl. Markli Thos H. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 9, 186?. McDowell James C. e. Aug. n, 1862, m. o. June 6, 65. Porterfield Jerry M. e. Aug. n, 1862, disd. July 20, 1863, disab. Pomercy James W. e. Aug. 11, 1862, pris. of war since July 20, 1864. Pollens Isaac, e. Aug. 13, 1862. Pool James N. e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Chicago, Mar. 24, 1863. Parker Washington G. e. Aug. n, 1862, kid. at Peach Tree Creek, July 20, 1864. Pigney Henry, e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Dec. 25, 1862. Phillips Jacob, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Sept. 17, '63, disab. Peters William, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Ralph John B. e. Aug. 13, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, Jan. 27, 1864. Ransberger George, e. Aug. 20, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65. Ralph James G. e. Aug. 8, '62, Corpl., absent, wound- ed, m. o. regt. Reeder John G. e. Aug. 15, 1862. trans, to V. R. C, March 15, 1S65. Risdon Ambrose, e. Aug. 13, '62, disd. Jan. 2, '63, disab. Rhodes William H. e.Aug.i3,'62,di-d.July 2o,'63, disab. Stephens Edgar L. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Sauiessig I. Peter, e. Aug. 14, 1862, killed at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Smiley Dallas, e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted Jan. 1, 1863. Sherlock Alexander A. e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, Jan. 27, 1864. Signc.n Stephen A. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65, as Sergt. 9 l /z Sayles Oscar, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Chattanooga, Oct. 26, 1863. Van Saw Willram, e. Aug. 13, 1862, killed at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Wilkins James E. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Winslow William L. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m.o. June 6, '65. White George, e. Aug. 13, '62, disd. Oct. 2, '62, disab. Wilson James H. e. Aug. 12, 1862, killed at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Wixom Chauncey J. e. Aug. 21, 1862, trans, to Inv. Corps, Jan. 30, 1864. Zarr Francis, e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Gallatin, Tenn., Dec. 29, 1862, wounds. RECRUITS. Harris Albert, m. o. June 6, 1865. Company D. Captain Wm. H. Collins, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Re- signed Nov. 10, 1864. Captain Thos. Clark, e. as First Sergeant Aug. n, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant Dec. 31, 1862. Pro- moted First Lieutenant April 13, 1863. Promoted Captain Nov. 10, 1864. Honorably discharged (as First Lieutenant) May 15, 1865. First Lieutenant Wm. E. Brush, |com. Aug. 27, 1862. Died April 13, 1863. First Lieutenant Jno. T. Post, e. as Corporal Aug. 15, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Nov. 10, 1864. Mustered out (as Sergeant) June 6, 1865. Second Lieutenant Jas. Snedaker, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Resigned Dec. 31, 1862. Second Lieutenant Zenas R. Jones, e. as Sergeant Aug. 4, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant April 3, 1863. Resigned Jan. 9, 1864. First Sergt. Thomas Clark, e. Aug. 4, 1862, promoted Second Lieut. Sergt. William P. Miller, e. Aug. 12, 1862, private, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Sergt. Wm. Bassindale, e. Aug. 4, 1862, reduced to ranks at his own request, disd. April 21, '63, disab. Sergt. Henry Upton, e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. Feb. 2o,'63 for promotion in 121st N. Y. Corpl. John H. Shepherd, e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Corpl. Thomas G. Stevens, ©. Aug. 13, 1862, killed at Peach Tree Creek, July 20, 1864. Corpl. Wm. C. Brown, e. Aug. 4, 1862, rejected. Corpl. Sherman Leland, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 6. 1865, as Sergt. Corpl. Luther A. Wilson, e. Aug. 10, 1862, disd. for promotion, Aug. 18, 1864. Corpl. Henry Morgan, e. Aug. 5, 1862, disd. Feb. 5, 1863, disab. Corpl. C. H. Makeever, e. Aug. 4, 1862. disd. Aug. 28, 1863, imbecility. Musician Alonzo Rathburn, e. Aug. 4, 1862, m. o. May 30, 1865. Musician Otho Hobart, e. Aug. 12, 1862, killed, Peach Tree Creek, July 20, 1864. Wagoner James C. Hutton, e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. June 6, 1865. PRIVATES. Austin A. H. e. Aug. n, 1862, killed at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Anderson Hiram, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Vining Sta- tion, Ga., Aug. 2, 1864, wounds. Anderson Henry B. e. Aug. 12, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. Oct. 7, 1864. Brent Robert S. e. Aug. 12, 1862, absent, sick, at m. o. of regt. Brown Theodore B. e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. April 10, '63. disab. Bute John F. e. Aug.12,'62, disd. June 25, '63, wounds. Baker Joseph, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Bramble James F. e. Aug.12, 1862, m. o. May n, 1865. Bramble Alex. e. Aug.12, 1862, m.o. June 12, 1865. Burnham Thomas, e. Aug. 5, 1862, Corpl., killed at Peach Tree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864. Bute Cyrus H. e. Aug. 5, 1862, died at Grand Rapids, 111., Jan. 24, 1863. Baker Gardiner, e. Aug. 13, '62, disd. July 31, '63, disab. Carmony John W. e. Aug.10,'62, disd. Aug. 22, '63, wds. Crocker John B. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Clark Henry F. e. Aug.12,'62, disd. March 2,'64, disab. Coyle William B. e. Aug. 12, 1862, killed, Peach Tree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864. 146 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR KECORD. Carrier David A. e. Aug. 12, '62, disd. Dec.9,'63,disab. Dewey John, e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. Aug. 30, 1863, ac- cidental wounds. Ebersol Albert H. e. Aug. 14, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, March 15, 1864. Espy John, e. Aug. 4, 1862, died at Corwin, Tenn., Dec. 4, 1863. Eyster William R. e. Aug. n, 1862, missing in action, Fen: Sept. 11, 1863 n John, 14, 1"' e. Aug. s, 1862, killed at Resaca, Ga., May Ford John, e. Aug. 12, '62, m. o. June 6, '65, as Corpl. Fight William A. e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Nashville, Tenn., March 12, 1864. Forett fohn, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Gargerick John W. e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted at Camp Chase, Ohio. Grant Norman, e. Aug. 12, 1862, killed at Peach Tree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864. Galloway Marshall, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65. Gage Richard J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. Feb.6,'65, wds. Gilbert George L. e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted Oct.26, "62. Hurin Alexander M. e. Aug. 18, 1862, m. o June 6, '65. Holland Lam. F. e. Aug. 4, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as Sergt., promoted for meritorious service. Hutton Louis K. e. Aug. 7, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, as Corpl. Hall Ayers, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. _ Hutton Pembroke S. e. Aug. 12, 1862, missing in ac- tion, Sept. 20, 1863. Hurin R. E. C. e. Aug. 12, 1862, died at Bowling Green, Ky., Nov. 14, 1862. Houghton George L. e. Aug.12, 1862, m.o. June i6,'6s. Hare Robert, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Jones William H. e. Aug. 4, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Kirkpatrick Murray, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65, as Sergt. Lyons Samuel A. e. Aug. 14, 1862, absent, sick, at m. o. of regt. Lane Marcus J. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. May 26, 1865. Lane Alexander H. e. Aug. 13, '62, died Oct. 4, '64, wds. Laing Joseph W. e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1S65. Law Thomas S. e. Aug. 5, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, March 15, 1865. Miller Melvin P. e. Aug. 12,1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Moore <'ieorge, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1S65. Marcellus Chas. O. e. Aug.7,'62,disd.Mar.i3,'63,disab. Marsh George, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Sept. 23, 1864, as 1st Sergt., wounds. Newcomb Wm. P. e. Aug. 14, 1862, absent, sick, at m. o. of regt. Plowman James R. e. Aug. 14, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. Jan. 25, 1864. Phillips Charles G. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65, was prisoner. Powers L. H. e. Aug. 11, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, Jan. 30, 1864. Powers John S. e. Aug. 11, 1862, killed at Peach Tree Creek, July 20, 1864. Powers John H. e. Aug. 13, 1862, disd. at Bowling Green, Ky. Payne Samuel G. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Peter John, e. Aug. 8, 1862, absent, sick, at m. o. regt. Price Henry E. e. Aug. 12, 1862, Sergt., killed Peach Tree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864. Rinker John, e. Aug. 7, 1862, absent, sick, m. o. rest. Reynolds Reuben F. e. Aug. 4, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65. Slagle Oscar, e. Aug. 4, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65. Corpl. Smalley Reuben, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Smith Anson S. e. Aug. 7, 1862, disd. May 6, '64, wds. Smith Wm. H. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Snedaker Geo. H. e. Aug. 14, 1S62, disd. Schaub Baltzer, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 18^5. Spink James, e. Aug. 13, 1S62, m. o. June 6, 1865. Shapland John, e. Aug. 7, '62, disd. Mch. 1, '65, Corpl. Sapp Jos. L. e. Aug. 12, 1862, kid. at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Skeil Oliver W. e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. June 6, 1865. Stewart M. H. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June .6, 1865. Smith Filch, e. A\ig. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Taylor Geo. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Tallis David, e. Aug. 7, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. Feb. 15, 1864. Varrel J. C. e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. Dec. 21, '63, disab. Vreeland J. K. e. Aug. 12, 1862, deserted June 15, '63. Woodward Thos. L. e. Aug. 12, 1S62, disd. Dec. 9, '63, disab. Wallace L. F. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Wallace Robt. S. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Wallbridge Ora D. e. Aug. 7, '62, disd. May 5, '64, wds. RECRUITS. Clark Grover C. e. Feb. 29, 1S64, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Coon Peter, e. April 11, 1865, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Greenless Wm. A. e. Feb. 16, '65, trans, to 34th I.V.I. Harvey Daniel, e. April 11, '65, trans, to I. V. I. HallWm. H. e. April 11, 1S65, trans, to I. V. I. Hutton Wm. H. H., Sergt., disd. and prmt. Hospital Steward U. S. A. Johnson David Robert, e. Feb. 10, 1865, died at Phila- delphia, Pa., March 23, 1865. Marcellus Chas. O. e. April 15, '65, trans. 1034th I.V.I. McComack Wm. e. Feb. 16, 1865, trans, to 34th I V.I. Roller George, e. April 11, 1865, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Shapland Henry, e. April 5, 1865, trans, to 34th I. V. I. VermetteGeo. E. e. April 11, '65, trans, to 34th I.V.I - Company E. Capt. Jno. S. H. Doty, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Killed in battle, July 20, 1864. Captain Ransom P. Dewey, com. Second Lieutenant, Aug. 27, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant, Dec. 22, 1S62. Promoted Captain, July 20, 1864. Mus- tered out June 6, 1865. First Lieutenant Milton Strawn, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Died of wounds, Dec. 22, 1862. First Lieutenant Wm. W. Calkins , e. as First Sergeant, Aug. 7, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant, Dec. 22, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant, July 20, '64. Mustered out June 6, 1865. Sergt. Henry A. Doty, e. Aug. 7, 1862, disd. April 14, 1863, as First Sergt., disab. Sergt. Homer A. Wilson, e. Aug. 7, 1S62, First Sergt., trans, to V. R. C. Jan. 2, 1864. Sergt. Robert A. Bratton, e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. May 13, 1865, as First Sergt , wds. Sergt. Geo. W. Cummins, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as First Sergt. Corpl. Thos. Weeks e Aug. 15, 1862, kid. at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Corpl. John D. King, e. Aug. 7, 1862, kid. at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Corpl. Lyman Nattinger, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as private. Corpl. David V. Diehl, e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. at Hart. ville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Corpl. Wm. J. Anderson, e. Aug. 7, 1862, Sergt., ab- sent wounded at m. o. of regt. Corpl. Chester Martin, e. Aug. 7, 1862, died at home, March 10, 1864. Corpl. Hilon L. Mead, e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June6,'6s. Corpl. Almon C. Wilsey, e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. Jan. 16, 1864. Musician Davis A. Wister, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. Apl. 14, 1863, wds. Musician John G. Debolt, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died of wds received before Atlanta, Ga., July 10, 1864. Wagoner Jno. Parrott, e. Aug. n, '62, m. o. June 6, '65. PRIVATES. Abbott John W. e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. at Peach Tree Creek, July 20, 1864. Abbott Thos. e. Aug. 11, 1S62, disd. Dec. 9, '63, disab. Breese Silas H. e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, Sept. 30, 1863. Baumgardner Isaac, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. Jan. 9, '64, disab. Boyce Edwin A. e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Chicago, Mch. 19, 1863. Brown Chas. A. e. Aug. 14, 1862, Irans. to. V. R. C, Feb. 29, 1864. Bailey Geo. H. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Cregger Frederick, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Curtis Edward J. e. Aug. n, 1862, kid. at Hartv.lle, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Conard Wm. H. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June 6, '65, Sergt. Conard Jos. W. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Cunningham James, e. Aug. 18, 1862, disd. Feb. 22, 1864, wds. Dunn Peter, e. Aug. 15, 1862, kid. at Peach Tree Creek, July 20, 1864. Denkert Wm. H. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Oct. 8,'64, disab. Downing Lysander, e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. Nov. 1, 1S64. Daily Wm. J. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Jan. 6, '63, sentence G. C. M. to loss of all pay, etc., due. Ellsworth Willard M. e. Aug. 11, 1862, trans, to V. R. C., Oct. 29, 1864. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 147 Eames Levi, e. Aug. 12, 1S62, m. o. June 6, '65, pris.war. Ferris Thos. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Sept. 6, 1862. Grove Jeremiah, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died, Savannah, Ga., Feb. 9, 1865. Green fames L. e. Aug. 14, 1862. m. o. June 6, 1865. Hart John W. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Hills James M. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Harney Edward, e. Aug. 14, 1862. deserted Apl. 12, '63. Hemenover Geo. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862, wds. Hurd [acob, e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted April 9, 1863. Holland James F. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Chattanooga, Nov. 3, 1863. Jones Henry, e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June 6, '65,Corpl. Kemp Albert P. e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. April 24, '65, disab. Kimble Jared K. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65, as Corpl. Kain Wm. A. e. Aug. 13, 1862, kid. at Mission Ridge, Nov. 25, 1863. Lathrop David K. e. Aug. 11, '62, disd. July 4/63, disab. *Lawrence Oliver L. e. Aug. 13, 1S62. Lyle James, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Sept. 12, '62, disab. Lawrence James D. e. Aug. 15, 1S62, m.o. May 20, '65. Morrill Langdon B.e. Aug. 14, 1862, died, Camp Chase, O., Jan. 15, 1863. Merrick Alonzo V. e. Aug. 13, 1862, disd. Oct. 4, '62 disab. Moorhead Orville L. e. Aug. 14, 1862, kid. at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Mariam Samuel V. e. Aug. 13, 1862, wounded Dec. 7, 1862, died. Middleton Wm. G. e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Chatta- nooga, Nov. 22, 1863. McCullough Felix, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died Camp Chase, 0.,Dec. 28, 1862. McCullough John, e. Aug. 14, 1862, kid. at Peach Tree Creek, July 20, 1864. McCormick Jas. e. Aug. 14, '62, deserted Apl 12, '63. Newell James A. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Nattinger John M. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65. Phillips Benj. e. Aug. 15, 62, disd. Jan. 25, '63, wds. Pilkington Wm. W. e. Aug. 14, 1862, wounded July 20, 1864, died. Pembroke Wm. H. e. Aug. 15. 1862, m. o. June 6, '65. Ruger Chas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died July 29, '64, wds. Rose Wm. R. e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Oct. 15, '62, disab. Rumple David S. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 1, 1865, was prisr. Robinson Robt. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Jan. 9, '64, disab. Russell Edward C. e. Aug. 14, '62. m. o. June 6, 1865. Roberts Alfred, e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. April 14, '63, disab. Reigart John P. e. Aug. g, '62, m. o. June 6, 1865. Reed Roderick D. e. Aug. 14, '62, died Dec. 7, '62, wds. Sherman Joseph A. e. Aug. 13, 1862, disd. May 13, '63, wounds. Smith Chas. G. e. Aug. 13, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, Sept. 2, 1863. Smith Wm. H.e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Smith Henry B. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Smith Wm. A. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Oct. 15, '62, disab. Seward James G. e. Aug. 14, '62, died Oct. 22, '63, wds. Schoonover James C. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died June 26, 1864, wds. Schoville Albert J. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65. Waits Russell, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Wilson Wm. i_). e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. Feb. 27, '65, disab. Wilson Charles W. e. Aug. 13, 1862, absent, sick, at m. o. of regt. Wallace John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1S65. Wilkinson Wm. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June 6, '65, Corpl. Weller Wm. A. e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. July 23, '63, disab. Wyman Evan, e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Wilson Joseph B. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June 6, '65. Whitmore Daniel C. e. Aug. is, '62, deserted Jan. 6, '63. Walter StefTen, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Tompkinsville, Ky., Nov. 22, 1862. Whitman Quincy D. e. Aug. 14, 1862, prmt. Sergt.Maj. Zeek Darwin, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Jan. 24, '65, disab. RECRUITS. Coil Alexander, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Fisk Samuel A. e. Dec. 16, 1863, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Hornbeck Newton J. e. Dec. 16, 1863, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Newell John G. e. Dec. 16, 1863, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Pembrook Chas. A. e. Jan. 4, 1864, trans, to 34th I.V.I. Ward John, e. Dec. 21, 1863, died at Springfield, 111., Sept. 23, 1864. Company F. Captain Jas. M. McKernan, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Re- signed June 4, 1863. Captain Wm. Strawn, com. First Lieutenant, Aug. 27, 1862. Promoted Captain June 4, 1863. Mustered out June 6, 1865. First Lieutenant John C. Lindsley, com. Second Lieu- tenant Aug. 27, 1S62. Promoted First Lieutenant June 4, 1863. Resigned Aug. 5, 1864. First Lieutenant Chas. M. Johnson, e. as Sergeant Aug. 14, 1862. Mustered, out June 6, 1865, as Ser- geant. Com. First Lieutenant, but not mustered. Second Lieutenant Austin V. Mitchell, e. as First Ser- geant, Aug. 14, 1862. Com. Second Lieutenant, but not mustered. Discharged 14, 1864, disab. First Sergt. Austin V. Mitchell, e. Aug. 14, 1862, com. Second Lieut., but not mustered, disd. Feb. 14, '64, disab. Sergt. Geo. W. Cooper, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Mch. 7, 1865, as private, disab. Sergt. Joseph Walker, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 4, 1862. Sergt. Chas. M. Johnson, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as Sergt., com. First Lieut., but notmust'd. Corpl. Benj. W.Jones.e. Aug. 14, '62, deserted Dec. 30, '62. Corpl. Geo. McCandish, e. Aug. 14, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, April 30, 1864. Corpl. Wm. A. Smith, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. April 23, 1864, disab. Corpl. Benj. F. Fahnestook, e.Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Dec. 28, 1S62, disab. Corpl. Stephen Mason, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Apr. 27, 1863, disab. Corpl. Wm. Cunliff, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died Tompkins- ville, Ky., Dec. 30, 1862. Corpl. Calvin Brook, e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June 6, '65. Corpl. Martin H. Krider, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Nov. 26, '63, as Sergt., for prmt. to 16th U. S. C. Troops. Musician Jeremiah Hopple, e. Aug. 14, 1861, trans, to V. R. C, Aug. 26, 1864. Musician Gerrard Hart, e.Aug. 14, '62, m.o. June 12, '65. Wagoner Henry Ackerman, e.. Aug. 14, 1862, m.o. June 6, 1865. PRIVATES. Ayers Joshua, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 6, 1865. Ayers Isaac S. e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. Feb. 5, '64, "disab. Brown Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862. kid. at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Brock Rees, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Burns Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Apr. 27, '63, disab. Barnhaut Jos. e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted Dec. 26, 1862. Bardwell Aaron G. e.Aug. 14, '62, m.o. June 6/65, Sergt. Bretwell Robt. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m.o. June 6, 1865. Cooper Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, Jan. 30, 1864. Cooper John. e. Aug. 14, '62, absent, sick at m.o.Regt. Clark Ornn, e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. June 15, '64, disab. Cadwell Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, trans, to. V. R. C.Nov. 16, 1863. Diffenbaugh Oliver, e. Aug. 14, i862,m.o. June 6, 1865. Daugherty Daniel B.e. Aug. 14,1862, disd. Nov. 23, 1863, as Corpl., disab. Diffenbach Lewis, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Dec. 23, 1863, as Corpl., disab. Eberhart Edward, e. Aug. 14, 1862, kid. at Kenesaw Mt., June 29, 1864. Flanigan Wm. e, Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Getchell Isaac, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Getchell Js. M. e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. Mch. 4, '65, disab. Green Sam'I , e. Aug, 14, '62, disd. Apr. 27, '63, .disab. Gottman Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. Harbit Chris, e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted Dec. 26, 1S62. Holland John, e. Aug. I4 , 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Harbit John. e. Aug. 14, 1862. disd. Mch. 20, '63,disab. Hill Durk, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Houchin Asbury, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Haine Levi, e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted Jan. 1, 1863, apprehended. Jefferson Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, kid. at Atlanta, Ga. July 21, 1864. Kees Henry, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. May 5, 1863. Keiser Ernest, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6. 1865. Kiner Samuel A. e. Aug 14, 1862, m. o. May 30, 1865, was prisnr. Kelly Jos. P. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Larkin Alonzo L. e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. Feb. i,'63, disab. Laughlin Lemuel R. e. Aug. 14, 1862, Sergt., kid. at Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863. 14S LA SALLE COUNTY WAR EOECED. Larson Oliver, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Mason Amos L. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June 6, 65, Corpl. Mushberger Geo. e.Aug. 14/62, m.o. June 6, '65,Corpl. Mooney Jas. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June 6, '65,as Corpl. McDougall John, e. Aug. 14, 1862, kid. at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Morrison John, e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. Feb. 1, '63, disab. Mackey Geo. W. e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. Apr. 27,63, disab. Mackey Chas. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m o. June 6, 1865. McCashland Sam'l, e. Aug.14,'62, died July 29,'64,wds. Pressor Geo. C. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. « Pool Robt. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Pressor John C. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Roberts Sam'l, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Ryerson Thos. e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. Apr. 27, '63, disab. Rodahaffer David, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Rude Squire, e. Aug. i4,'62, disd. Mch. 7, '65, disab. Rockwood Warren, e. Aug.14,'62, disd. Feb.i5,65,disab. Spencer Jas. Jr. e. Aug. 14, 1862, Corpl., kid. at Hart- ville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Shay John H. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June 6, '6s, Sergt. Thompson Thos. e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Jan. 17, 1863. Trenary Sam'l N. e. Aug. 14, 1862, died Chattanooga, Dec. s, 1863, wds. Woodbury Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, kid. at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Wilkinson Jas. H. e. Aug. 14, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, April 30, 1864. Wilson Hugh H. e. Aug.r4,'62, m.o. June 6/65, Sergt. Zeloff Samuel, e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June 6/65, Corpl. RECRUITS. Buckley Abner W. e. Aug. 14, 1862, died Camp Chase, O., Jan. 27,1863. Johnson John P.e.Aug.14, 62, absent sick at m.o.Regt. Laughlin John W. e. Aug. 14, 1862, died Chattanooga, Sept. 29, 1863, wds. Company G. Captain Johnson Misner, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Re- signed luly 22, 1863. Captain Selim White, e. as First Sergeant Aug. 14, '62. Promoted First Lieutenant April 3, 1863. Pro- moted Captain July 22, 1863. Mustered out June 6, 1865. First Lieutenant Robt. V. Simpson, com. Aug. 27, 62. Resigned Apr. 3, 1863. First Lieutenant Jas. P. Rood, e. Aug. 15, 1862. Pro- moted Second Lieutenant March 8, 1863. Promoted First Lieutenant July 22, 1863. Mustered out June 6, 1865. Second Lieutenant Samuel J. Haney, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Resigned Mch. 8, 1863. Sergt. Myron Newton, e. Aug. 9, 1862, kid. at Hart- ville, Tenn., Dec, 7, 1862. Sergt. John Jackson, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Oct. 1, '62, disab. Sergt. Geo. H. Marlett, e. Aug. 9, 62, m.o. June 6, 65. Sergt. Wesley Misner, e. Aug. 14, '62, m.o. June 6,'65, as First Sergt. Corpl. Asher D. Gibson, e. Aug. 15, 62, prmt. Quarter- master Sergt. Corpl. Wm. Close, e. Aug. 10, 1862, Sergt., trans. Inv. Corps, Nov. 15, 1863. Corpl. Sam'l B. Porter, e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o, June 6, 1865, as private. Corpl. John Thorson, e. Aug. 14, 1862, Sergt., kid. at Peach Tree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864. Corpl. Amos E. Brown, e.Aug.10,'62, disd. May n,'63. Corpl. Chas. B. Cook, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as Sergt. Corpl. John Blackburn, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as private. Corpl. Samuel B. Buchanan, e. Aug. 14, 1862, private, deserted Jan. 1, 1863. Musician Wm. J. Porter, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Wagoner Samuel Fullerton, e. Aug. 14,1862, disd. April 6, 1864, disab. PRIVATES. Bailey John, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. May 4, '63, wds. Bullard Edw. S. e. Aug. 15, 1864, m. o. May 30, 1865. Bagwell .Marshall, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Campbell A. W. e. Aug. 14/62, missing in action, Sept. 20, 1863. Campbell Hamilton, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 65. Courtright Cornelius C. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 6, 1862, as Corpl. Cox John, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Frankfort, Ky., Oct. 28, 1862. Cams Jas. C. e. Aug 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Demmett Hugh A. e. Aug. 15, 1862, kid. at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Diefenbach Jacob, e. Aug.14,'62, died May 23,'64.wds. Diehl Jacob F. e. Aug. 12, '62, m.o. June 6, '65, Corpl. Dinger Peter, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 15, 1865, was prisnr. Deegan Jas. e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. June 6, '65, as Corpl. Eastwood Ab. e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. Jan. 30, '64, disab. Frost Bradley, e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. Jan. 16, '63, disab. Fullerton Benj. S. Aug. 15, 1862, kid. at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Gillhum Orsenus B. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m.o. July 15,1865, prisnr. war. Haney Samuel B. e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. Jan. i6,'63,disab. Harris Oliver, e. Aug. 14,1862, deserted Mch. 15, 1863. Hawk Philip A. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. May 26, 1865. Hess Martin, e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted Jan. 23, 1863. Jones Wm. M. e. Aug. 12, '62, disd. July 7, 1864, wds. Jones Jacob, e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted Jan. 1, 1863. Jacob Henry, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Koon John, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Dec. 3, '63, disab. Latham Jos. B. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Larson Osman, e. Aug. 14, 1862, kid. at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Lond John, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Oct.i, 1862, disab. Lewis George T. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Aug. n, 1863, as Corpl., disab. Lawrence Oliver, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Mason Daniel, e. Aug. 15, 1S62, disd. Jan. 6, 1865, as Corpl., wounds. McCleary Charles e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. McKinnell William, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 15, '65, was prisoner. Misner Jeptha H. e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. Jan. 16, 1863. Misner John H. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Mohtaire Peter, e. Aug. n, 1862, deserted Jan. 20, 1863. Newman James, e. Aug. 15,1862, deserted Jan. 1, 1863. Nelson Jacob, e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Chicago, 111., May 2, 1863. Nelson Cannut, e. Aug. n, 1862, disd. May 30, 1864. Newton Isaac, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Tompkicsville, Ky., Nov. 26, 1862. Overmire Jacob J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as Corpl. Oberst Anthony, e. Aug. 12, 1862, killed at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Powers James, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as Corpl. Pound Frank L. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Palmer John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, killed at Hartville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Riddle Jesse, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. May 11, '63, disab. Ritter Jacob, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 186s;. Ruble John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as Sergeant. Rosmerson John W. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. May 11, 1863, disab. Rood Harvey A. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 22, 1865, was prisoner. Rood James P. e. Aug. 15, 1862, prmt. 2d Lieut. Rowe Alfred, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Aug. 23, '63, disab. Rowe James S. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as Sergt. Richardson Ole, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Swenson John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Oct.i, '62, disab. Sibert Andrew S. e. Aug. n, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Stevenson Thomas, e. Aug. 15, 62, deserted Mch. 15, '63. Serzine Thomas S. e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent, sick, at m. o. of regt. Scott Ephraim, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Sampson Simon, e. Aug. n, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Thomas John, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Gallatin, Tex., Jan. 13, 1863. Thorson Edward H. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Nash- ville, Tenn., Jan. 3, 1864. Tice Alonzo, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Nov. 30, '62, disab. Tice Lewis, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Nov. 30, '62, disab. Tice Levi, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Nov. 30, 1862, disab. Wright John K. e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to Invalid Corps, Nov. 1, 1863. Wilkinson Aaron, e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Nashville, Tenn., March 6, 1863. Weichnicht William, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m.o. June 6. '65. Walker John M. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Tompkins- ville, Ky., Nov. 27, 1862. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 149 RECRUITS. Barr John, trans, to Invalid Corps, Nov. i, 1863. Brown Albert F. disd. May 11, 1863, disab. Campbell John H. e. Jan. 4, 1864, trans, to 34th I.V.I. Fullerton Theodore C. e. Jan. 4/64, trans, to 34th I.V.I. Gillman John C. e. Jan. 4, 1864, trans, to I. V. I. Richardson John, e. March 2, 1865, trans, to I. V. I. Company H. Sergt. Francis H. Slice, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m.o.June 6,'6s. Corpl. Egbert S. Dresser, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as Sergt. Corpl. Allen McGill, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65. Musician John W. Philson, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. PRIVATES. Bosley Harvey M. e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, April 1, 1865. Daniels James W. e. Aug. 7, 1862, died at Gallatin, Tenn., Dec. 25, 1862. Dixon George, e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Dec. 21, '63, disab. Ely John, e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Chicago, Mar. 4, '63. Hunt Jacob P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Ackworth, Ga., June 7, 1864, wounds. Hunt William J. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Dec. 21, 1863, disab. Hamit George W. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Jacobs Boswell, e. Aug. 12, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, Jan. 1, 1865. Moore Charles M. e. Aug. 11, 1862, killed at Mission Ridge, Nov. 25, 1863. Mosher Edgar W. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, Miller Alexander P. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m.o. June 6,1865. Moore Edwin S. e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent, sick, at m. o. of regt. Nelson Henry, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Nelson Levi, e. Aug. 12, 1862, deserted Dec. 11, 1862. Porter Abraham, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Porter Samuel, e. Aug.11,1862, disd. Nov. 30, '62, disab. Smith Isham, e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Chattanooga, Oct. 10, 1863. Short Christopher, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Spring Jacob T. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Smith Jacob M. e. Aug. 6, '62, died at home Dec. 3, '63. Sigg Peter, e. Aug.11, 1862, died at Chattanooga, Nov. 10, 1863. Waggoner Sylvester, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65. Willavill Henry, e. Aug. 11, 1862, missing since the battle of Hartville, Tenn. Woodruff Samuel C. e. Aug. 15,1862, m.o. June 6,1865. Wells Lewis C. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. May 4, '64, disab. RECRUITS. Brown Matthew, e. Feb. 23, '64, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Dillman Wm. O. e. Feb. 12, '64, died at Louisville, Ky., Nov. 1, 1864. Evritt Henry S. e. Feb. 19, 1864, trans, to. 34th I. V. I. Graves Chas. E. e. Feb. 19, 1864, kid. at Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 7,1864. Johnson Israel, e. March 28, 1865, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Merrittjno. E. e. Feb. 12,1864, disd. Jan. 19, 1865. Mills Parker P. e. Feb. 12, '64, trans. 34th I. V.I. .Corpl. Turner Chas. H. Jan. 12, 1864, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Company I. Captain Jno. Wadleigh, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Resigned July 30, 1863. Captain Willard Proctor, com. First Lieutenant Aug. 27, 1862. Promoted Captain July 30, 1863. Mustered out June 6, 1865. First Lieutenant Jos. M. Wright, e. as Sergeant Aug. 9, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant Feb. 10, 1863. Promoted First Lieutenant July 30, 1863. Mus- tered out June 6, 1865. Second Lieutenant Chas. E. Weber, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Resigned Feb. 9, 1863. First Sergt. Wm. C. F. Hempstead, e. Aug. 12, 1862, prmt. Chaplain. Sergt. Lorenzo G. Stout, e. Aug. g, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as First Sergt. Sergt. Arthur S. Smith, e. Aug. 9. '62, m. o. June 6, '65. Sergt. And. Moffitt, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Corpl. Ethridge Chapman, e. Aug. 9, 1862, kid. at Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863. Corpl. Chas. L. Bangs, e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 6, '65. Corpl. Timothy Powel,e. Aug. 8, '62, as Sergt. missing since battle of Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863. Corpl. Nelson H. Cooper, e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Jan. 8, 1863, disab. Corpl. Ab. A. Vermilyea, e. Aug. 11, 1862, deserted April 17, 1863. Corpl. R. Perry Hoge,e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. May 29, '63, disab. Corpl. Wm. Cady, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Corpl. Chas L. Symonds, Aug. 9, 1862, died at Tomp- kinsville, Ky., Nov. 21, 1862. PRIVATES. Andrews Bartholomew, e. Aug. n, 62, trans, to Invalid Corps, June 30, 1864. Allen David, e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. Aug. 17, '63, disab. Burns Frank W. e. Aug. q, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Baker Sam'l, e. Aug. 9, 62, disd. Jan. 20, '63, disab. Blackburn Oliver C. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. July 29, '63, disab. Bane Jacob, e. Aug. n, '62, disd. April 23, 1864, disab. Bailey Jno. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Bailey And. J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Beagle David, e. Aug. 13, 1862, deserted April 5, 1863. Bane Henry, e. Aug. 20, 1862, rejected. Cooper Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Collins And. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Nov. 7, 1863, disab. Coyne Jno. e. Aug. 11, 1862, absent, sick, at m. o. regt. Callaghan Anthony, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Davis Elisha M. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Douglas Henry C. e. Aug. 12, 1862, kid. at Mission Ridge, Nov. 25, 1863. Everet Rich'd, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Ellenbocker Nicholas, e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Gallatin, Tenn., June 19, 1863. Erie Jno. e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Cowen, Tenn., Aug. 24, 1863. Foster Sam'l, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Frink Win. E. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 6, 1865, Corpl. Harkness Porter, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Lamp Chas. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, Sergt. Lakin Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Nov. 16, 1863, disab. Lakin Wm. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Mullin Isaac B. e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. June 16, '63, disab. Marley Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. April 22, 1864, disab. McDonald Wm. M. e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. June 23,'63,disab. Mahan Thos. e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted May 1, 1863. Miller Christian, e. Aug. 9, '62, died at Bowling Green, Ky., Nov. 16, 1862. Mallory Erastus T. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. May 9, 1865. Moore Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Louisville, Ky., Nov. 11, 1862. McFadden Fernando D. e. Aug. 9/62, m.o. June 6,'6s. Malone Sam'l B. e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted Dec. 20, '62. Marsh T. Henry, e. Aug. 11, 1862, missing in action at Chickamauga. Mallory Merritt, e. Aug. 12, '62, disd. May 15, '63, disab. Mackey A. Wise, e. Aug. 13, '62, deserted Dec. 20. '62. Mullins N. H. e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. March 10, '64, disab. Newton Anzelow A. e. Aug. 9, '62, died at Cincinnati, Dec. 23, 1862. Oberman Jno. H. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Louisville, Ky., Sept. 21, 1863. Powell Jas. C. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Dec. 30, 1862. Pouts Andrew, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Purviance Mark, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, Quinn Artemus C. e. Aug. 9. '62 m.o. June 6, 65, Corpl. Quinlind Jno. e. Aug. 12/62, disd. Jan. 30, 1863, disab. Robinson Oscar L. e. Aug. 9,62, m.o. June 6, 1865. Robbins Daniel C. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. June 12, 1865. Rice Chas. e. Aug. 9, 1862. m. o. June 6, 1865. Read Sam'l, e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted April 1, 1863. Shoemaker Nicholas, e. Aug. 9/62, deserted Jan. 18,63. Sowman Henry J. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o, June 6, 1865. Smith Jno. e. Aug. 12, 1862, deserted Dec. 17, 1862. Snyder Cornelius, e. Aug. 11/62, m. o. July i6,'6s. was prsnr. Smock Ab. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. June 15, 1863, disab. Purviance Walker, e. Aug. 12, 1862, trans, to Invalid Corps, June 21, 1864. Traver Johnson, e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Columbus. O., Dec. 26, 1862. Thompson Jerry, e. Aug. 9/62, disd. Dec. 18, '62, disab. Taylor Barton W. e. Aug. 9, '62, deserted April 5, '63. Traver Harvey W. e. Aug. 9/62, died Dec. io,'62, wds. Trask Darius L. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Traver Jas. J. e. Aug. 9. 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Winans Bruce, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Whitman Lewis, e. Aug. 9, 1862, as Corpl., died in An- dersonville prison, Ga., Jan. 7, 1864. Williams Jno. K. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Jan. 7, 1863. 150 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Winans Louis, e. Aug. 9, 1S62, m. o. June 6, 1865. RECRUIT. Lewis Geo. m. o. June 6, 1865. Company K. Captain Justus W. Palmer, com. Aug. 27, 1862. Re- signed Feb. 28, 1863. Captain Jos. Fitzsimmons, com. First Lieutenant Aug. 27, 1862. Promoted Captain Feb. 28, 1863. Killed Aug. 7, 1864. Captain Frank M. Sapp, e. Aug. 13, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant Feb. 28, 1863. Promoted First Lieutenant July 23, 1864. Promoted Captain Aug. 7, 1864. Resigned (as Second Lientenant) Sept. 23, 1864. Captain Chas. G. Butterwick, e. as Sergeant, Aug. 12, 1862. Promoted hirst Lieutenant Aug. 7, 1864. Promoted Captain Aug. 7, 1864. Honorably dis- charged May 15, 1865. First Lieutenant Wm. Winslow, e. as Sergeant, Aug. 8, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Aug. 7, 1864. Mustered out June 6, 1865. First Sergt. Adolph Splitstosser, e. Aug 8, 1862, disd. April 27, 1863, disab. Sergt. Jacob Burghart,e. Aug. n,'62, reduced to ranks at his own request m. o. June 6, 1865, as private. Lergt. Adolph Slingman, e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Jan. 22, 1864, disab. Corpl. Geo. Alexander, e. Aug, 11, 1862, disd. Oct. 11, 1862, disab. Corpl. Wm. H. Craig, e. Aug. 9, '62, as Sergt., kid. at Atlanta, Aug. 7, 1864. Corpl. Geo. Wine, e. Aug. 14, 1862, reduced to ranks, kid. at Elk River, Tenn., July 1, 1863. Corpl. Fred. G. AlcLain, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, Sergt. Corpl Wm. Wilmorth, e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. April 27, 1863, disab. Corpl. Francis M. Wood, e. Aug. 5,1862, m. o. June 6, 1865, as Sergt. Musician Geo. Pitzer, e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent sick at m. o. regt. PRIVATES. Allman Albert, e. Aug. 28, '62, disd. Oct. n, '62, disab. Brown Chas. N. e. Aug. 5, '62, disd. Dec. 26,'62, disab. Bell Robt. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. April 27, 1863, disab. Bushnell Milton B. e. Aug. 12, '62, m. o. May 29, 1865, was prsnr. Burrows Thos. e. Aug. 12, 1862, died at Chattanooga, Oct. 24, 1863. Birmingham Jas. e.Aug.14,'62, disd. April 27/63, disab. Burk Cnas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Barton Wm. e. Aug. 18, 1862, as Corpl. trans, to I. C. Jan. 31, 1864. Burkhart Jos. e. Aug. n, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Corney Jos. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Conley Thos. S. e. Aug. 13, 62, m. o. June 6/65, Corpl. Chapin Henry A.e. Aug.20,'62, disd. April 30 '64, disab" Duffy Jos, e. Aug. 8/62, disd. Feb. 24/65, Corpl., disab. Dowling J no. P. e. Aug. 8, 1862, deserted Feb. 17, 1863. Dori Fred. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Engel Louis, e. Aug. n, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Enzminger Jno. e. Aug. 14, '62, disd. Jan. 19, '64, disab. Fenholt Fred. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June 6, 1865, Corpl. h ife Geo. e. Aug. 14, 62, was prsnr. deserted Jan. 14, '64. Holcomb Harrison, e. Aug. 14, m. o. June 6, '65, Sergt. Hoss Geo. W. e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. |une 6, 1865. Hayden Martin, e. Aug. 5, 1862, disd. Jan. 3. '64, disab. Hahn Geo. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Hoge r Moritz, e. Aug. 16, 1862, died at Deerhart,Tenn., Oct. 11, 1863. June Herman, e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted Dec. 20, '62. Knapp Chas. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Kohr John H. e. Aug. 18, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Lindemeyer John, e. Aug. 12, '62, m. o. June 6, '65. Lange Frederick, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Lembke John, e. Aug. 16, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Luke Henry, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Miller Michael, e. Aug. 14, 1862, drowned Dec. 11, '62. Mulcay Thos. e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. May 29, '63,disab. Merkel Henry, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. McGraw Thoma=, e. Aug. 18, '62, deserted Sept. 3o,'62. McDermott Michael, e. Aug. 18, 1862, desei ted Jan. 14, 1863, returned. McNoon Michael, e. Aug. 15, '62, deserted Jan. 14, '63. McConnell John, e. Aug. 16, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. McKeon Charles M. e. Aug. 11, '62, deserted Dec.1,'62. Meleck Martin, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Moore John H. e. Aug. 22, '62, disd. Oct. — , '62, disab. McLain Otto L. e. Aug. 5, '62, deserted Feb. 11, 1863. O'Laughlin Michael, e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. Dec. 2, '63, disab. Pust Henry, e. Aug. 2Z, 1862, disd. Mch. 4, '64, wds. Pfentz Lewis, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Feb. 2, '63, disab. Packard Aaron, e. Aug. 13, 1862, deserted Jan. 14, '63. Peterson Chas. F. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 6, '65. Raddle Frank, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Robinson John, e. Aug. 5, 1862, died at Nashville, Tenn., March 28, 1864. Rhan Nathan, e. Aug. 11, 1862, absent, wounded, at m. o. of regt. Rusner Augustus, e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Reeder Andrew, e. Aug. 16, '62, deserted Jan. 14, 1863. Slyder Luther S. e. Aug. 13, 1862, prmt. Hosp'l Stew'd. Schweigert Geo. e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. at Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 12, 1864. Sapp Frank M. e. Aug. 13, 1862, prmt. 2d Lieut. Sapp Solon K. e. Aug. 13, 1862, disd. Aug. 24,'63, disab. Scribner Alonzo D. e. Aug. 14, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. April 22, 1864. Strobel Geo. e. Aug. 15, 1862, deserted March 20, 1863. Shultes Peter, e. Aug. 14, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, '64. Steger Joseph A. e. Aug. 28, 1862, in. o. June 6, 1865. Tobacco Michael, e. Aug. 9, 1862. deserted Jan. 14, '63. Trompeter Frank, e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted July 1, : 64, 2d desert on. Trompeter John P. e. Aug. g, 1862, disd. Feb. 18, '63, disab. Williams John, e. Aug. 27,1862, trans, to V. R. C, Jan. 1, 1865. Wenzel Matthew, e. Aug. 15, '62, deserted Jan. 14, '63. RECRUITS. Bell James, e. March 3, 1865, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Cox Henry, e. Feb. 5, 1864, trans, to V. R. C, to date Dec. 15, 1864. Diefenbaugh Samuel, to be dishonorably disd. Maurer Frank, disd. Jan. 19, 1864, disab. McMarrie Daniel, kid. at Winslow, S. C, Feb. 20, '65. Parker Alfred G. e. Oct. 3, 1864, trans, to 34th I. V. I. Ulrich John, disd. April 29, 1863, disab. 132d Infantry (100 Days). The One Hundred and Thirty-second Infantry Illi- nois Volunteers was organized at Camp Fry, Chicago, Illinois, by Colonel Thomas J. Pickett, and was mus- tered in for one hundred days, from June i, 1864. Moved, June 5, for Columbus, Kentucky, and arrived on the 8th, reporting to Brigadier General Henry Prince. On the 15th of June, moved to Paducah, Ken- tucky, and reported to Colonel S. G. Hicks. The regi- ment remained on duty at Paducah until expiration of service, when it moved to Chicago, and was mustered out October 17. 1864. Company A. Captain Hugh Shepard, com. Juae 1, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864. First Lieutenant Alonzo H. Davis, com. June 1, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864. Second Lieutenant Donell Higgins, com. June 1, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864. First Sergeant Horace Miller, e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Sergt. Asriah C. Willis, e. May 2,'64,m. o. Oct.17/64. Sergt. Jas. Tullis, e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Sergt. Clement F. Guy, e. May 12/64, m -o. Oct. 17, '64. Sergt. John Gordon, e. May 3. 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, '64. Corpl. Robt. Morrison, e. May 5, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64. Corpl. H. J. l'ille, e. May 19, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Corpl. Jas. Remington, e. May 10/64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64, Cv.rpl. Thos. J. Johnson, e. May .2, '64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64. Corpl. Edgar Andrews, e. May 14, '64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64. Corpl. Jas. Thomas, e. May 5, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, '64. Corpl. F. r\ Warren, e. May 11/64, m - °- Oct. 17, '64. Corpl. John Hamstreet, e. May 5, '64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64. Musician Wm. Snyder, e. May 10/64, m - °- Oct. 17/64. Wagoner Eli Krowell, e. May 10, '64, m. o. Oct. 17/64. PRIVATES. Andrews Chas. e. May 10, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Aldrich H. B. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. LA SALLE COUNTY WAK RECORD. 151 Adair Alfred J. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Billon Isaac, e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Brackens S. E. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1S64. Baumboch Wm. R. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, '64. Curtis Alfred, e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Cox John, e. May 21, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Doud F. V. e. May 11, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Fullman Jonas, e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1S64. Ghormsby Jos. A. e. May 5, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Gilbert Edward, e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Graves J. I. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Guy Homer, e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1S64. Gilbeit Wm. e. May 14, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Haymer H. D. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Holcomb Lester, e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Hoffman Able P. e. May 10, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Jones Jno. B. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Jenkins Robt. L. e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Jenkins D. L. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Jacoby Alfred, e. May 5, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Kremer Jos. e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1S64. Kinsey Daniel S. e. May 14, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Lindsay Geo. A. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Lamb Thos. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. McClure Harvey N. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, '64. Norton Eben, e. May 5, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. O'Toole John, e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Pumphrey N. e. May 10, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Ralph Wm. N. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Tansey E. I. e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Tullis H. C. e. May 10, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Van Vliet Chas. e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Voss Francis, e. May 13, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Winters Henry, e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Wilmouth Chas. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17 1864. Wright Lorin, e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Wright Henry, e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. William Abial, e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Walch Thos. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Warren Chas. S. e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Wixom Wm. P. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Company F. Allen Frank, e. May 24, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. Company I. Matson A. E. e. May 19, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864. 138th Infantry (100 days). The One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Illinois Infantry Volunteers was organized at (amp W'.od, Quincy, 111., by Colonel John W. Goodwin, and mustered in, June 21, 1864, for 100 days. On 26th July, the Regiment moved to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and was assigned to garrison duty. Colonel Goodwin commanding post. Major Tunison, with Companies C and F, occupied the post of West in, Missouri, from July 7th to August 3d — Brigadier General Thomas A. Davis commanding Dis- trict of North Kansas, and Major General Curtis com- manding Department of Kansas. The Regiment was mustered out of the service of the United Slates, at Springfield, 111., Oct. 14th, 1864. Quarter Master John H. Elwood, com. May 17, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 14, 1864. Sergeant Jas. Strawn, e. May 10, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 14, 1864. Commissary Sergeant John S. Porter, e. May 6, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 14, 1864. Principal Musician Geo. B. Hunt, e. May 3, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 14, 1864. Company F. Second Lieutenant Frank I. Baird, com. June 21, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 14, 1864. Sergt. John G. Beyer, e. May 14, 1864, m.o.Oct. 14, '64. Corpl. Sam'l Rife, e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1. 64. PRIVATES. Casford H. T. e. May 13, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Inman Cyprian, e. May n, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Kennedy John W. e. May n, '64, absent sick at m. o. of Regt. Lerch Adam, e. May i4,'64,disd. Sept. 1, '64, to re-enlist. Lindermier Peter, e. May 20, 1S64, disd. Sept. 1, 1864, to re-enlist. Magorien John, e. May 20, 1864. m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Maurer Frank, e. May 11, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Marshall Griffin, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Parks Geo. R. e. May 20, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Rumberger A. e. May 18, iS64,m .0. Oct. 14, 1864. Sipple Aug. e. May 16, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Trumpeter John P. e. May. n, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, '64. Wilson Jas. P. e. May 14, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Company G. Bankhead John, e. May 28, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Company I. Captain Henry L. Hassack, com. June 21, 1864. Mus- tered out Oct. 14, 1864. First Lieutenent Isaac Baldwin, com. June 21, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 14, 1864. Second Lieutenant Wm. Baldwin, com. June 21, 1S64. Mustered out Oct. 14, 1864. First Sergt. Henry H. Anderson, e. May 2, 1864. m. o. Oct. 14, 18.64. Sergt. M. Berkhimer, e. May 3, iS64,m. o. Oct. 14, '64. Sergt. Wm. C. Putnam, e. Apr. 28,'64,m. o.Oct. 14, '64. Sergt. Chas. O.Marcellus,e. May n, '64, in. o.Oct. 14, '64. Sergt. F. N. Rinker, e. May 13, '64, m. o. Oct. 14,1864. C rpl. Anthony Funk, e. May 6, '64, m.o. Oct. 14,1864. Corpl. N. Knickerbocker, e. May 3/64, m.o.Oct.14,'64. Corpl. Clarke Howe, e. May 18, '64, m. o. Oct. 14,1864. as private. Corpl. O. P. Thurber, e. May 16/64, m.o.Oct. 14,1864. Corpl. Wm. M. McCormick, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Corpl. Geo. W. Newell, e. May 5, '64, m.o. Oct. 14, 1865. Corpl. Jas.E.C.Ebersol,e.Apr. 20, '64, m.o. Oct. 14, 1864. Corpl. Leroy W.Cole, e. May 9, '64, m.o. Oct. 14, 1864. Wagoner John Shultz, e. May 16, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, '64. PRIVATES. Alexander Silas, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Austin Henry, e. May 3,1864, absent, sick at m.o. Regt. Averill C. A. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Boozel Henry, e. May 24, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Bruner Levi B. e. May 9, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Carson Wm. e. May 13, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Clark Wm. e. May n, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Clark Chas. e. May n, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Colwell Geo. e. May 30, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14. 1864. Cole Jay, e. May 9, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Cooper John S. e. May 9, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Crouse H. C. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Dunlap E. S. e. Apr. 29, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Duff" John, e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Emerick Wm. e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Frost F. A. e. Apr. 30, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Flood'John, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Gaddis H. e. May 10, 1864, m.o. Oct. 14, 1864. Gates Lowell, e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Gleeson James, e. May n, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Harris John H. e. April 30, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Herriman Jos. L. e. May 5, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Hickling Thos. e. April 30, 1864, m. o. Oct. T4, 1864. Hoag M. L. e. May n, 1862, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Kelly Jas. B. e. May 8, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1S64. Kelly Wm. A e. May 3, 1864, m.o. Oct. 14, 1864. Knickerbocker L. e. May 21, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Lee Chas. F. e. May 20, 1864, m. o. Oct 14, 1864. Lynch Andrew, e. May 13, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Mackey Jabes, e. Mav 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Mills Giles A. e. April 30, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Morgan Lewis, e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. O'Conner John W. e. May 13, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, '64. Oliver John F. e. May 23, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Ohnstead Byron, e. May 13, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Pearson John W. e. May 23, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Porter Cyrus A. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Reardon Jas. e. May 16, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Reed Wm. e. May 7, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1S64. Richardson O. e. May 21, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Rice Levi H. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Rose Wm. E.e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Ru_ger Jesse, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. SarlesWm. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Schindler Geo. e. May 5, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Snyder A. C. e. May 8, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Stadel Adam, e. May 30, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. 152 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Tole Jerome, e. May 7, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Wallace W. C. e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Westcott M. S. e. April 30, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Wilsey Edgar P. e. May 7, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Wilson E. J. e. May 20, '64, absent, sick, at m. o. regt. Wood Thos. e. May 13. 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Yeager Francis, e. May 7, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Company K. Captain Chas. Stoat, com. June 21, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 14, 1864. First Sergt. Richard C. Jordan, e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Musician John W. Lyman, e. May 13, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. PRIVATES. Barnard T. B. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Beal Daniel, e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Bradshaw W. C. e. May 7, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Brooks N. e. May 17, 1864. absent, sick, at m. o. tegt. Chester C. C. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Clemmins A. C. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Conner H. B. e. May 17. 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Corey Geo. e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Crowley Win. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Cushing C. G. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Connell Oliver, e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Dennis John, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Dudley A. J. e. May 21, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Forbes Thos. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Fould Wm. e. May 23, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Hays Jesse, e. May 17, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Howard Chas. e. May 19, 1S64. m o. Oct. 14, 1S64. Hunt John \V. e. May 21, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1S64. Huetson J. C. e. May 17, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. lohnson D. R. e. May 6, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Knutson Lewis, e. May 26, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Lockwood Jas. R. e. May 10, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Miller H. H. e. May 13. 1S64, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Mitchell M. W. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Shaw John, e. May 7, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Swan John, e. May 5, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Worrall George, e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Worrall J. P. e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14, 1864. Thorp D. R. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 14. 1864. 147th Infantry (one year). The One Hundred and Forty-seventh Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Camp Fry, 111., by Col. Hiram F. Sickles, and mustered in for one year, on the 18th and 19th of February. 1865. On the 21st of Februaiy, moved, via Louisville, Ky., to Nash- ville, Tenn., arriving 25th. On the 2Sih, moved to Chattanooga, and thence to Dalton, Ga., Col. Sickles commanding post. On March 13th, went on expedi- mn to Mill Creek, on Cleveland road, and broke up a . ntst of guerrillas. On 20th, under command of Major Bush, went on an expedition to Spring Place. March 15th. the Regiment was assigned to First Brigade, Sec- ond Division, Army of the Cumberland, Brig. Gen. H. M. J udah commanding. On March 28th, went on an expedition to Ringgold. On April 23d, moved to Pullen's Ferry, on Coosawatchie river, and had several skirmishes with the enemy, killing Maj. Edmeston, their commander, and several officers and men. On May 2d, the Regiment moved toResaca. Ga., and were engaged in repairing the railroad. On May 12th, \\ of- ford, commanding rebel forces in Northern Georgia, surrendered his forces to Gen. Judah. May 14th, Col. Sickles took command of the Brigade. Marched to Calhoun, June 26th, and July 27th, moved to Marietta. From thence, ordered to Macon, Ga., and to Albany, Ga., arriving July 31st. October 16th, brigade organ- ization dissolved. October 2Sth, ordered to Hawkins- ville, Ga. November 25th, the Regiment was ordered to Savannah, Ga., via Macon, Atlanta and Augusta, where it remained, December 31st, 1865. Mustered out January 20th, 1866, at Savannah, Ga., and ordered to Springfield, 111., where it received final pay and dis- charge. Company C. Sergt. Chas. F. Warren, e. Feb.8, '65, m.o. Jan. 20, '66. Sergt. L. W. Winslow, e. Feb. 8, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866, as private. Corpl. Edwin Agnew, e. Feb. 8, 1865, m.o. Jan. 20, 66. PRIVATES. Agnew Chas. e. Feb. 8, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Adair Alanda, e. Feb. 8, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Alcove Jos. e. Feb. 8, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Bennett H. e. Feb. 8, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Bennett P. P. e. Feb. 8, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Brewster L. W. e. Feb. 8, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Cochran Robt. e. Feb. 8, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Hoadley Geo. R. e. Feb. 8, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1 66. Jordan A. E. e. Feb.8, 1865, died at Dalton, Ga., Mar. 25, 1865. Kavanaugh R. F. e. Feb. 8, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1S66. Murphy Lewis, e. Jan. 30, 1865, m. o.'Jan. 20, 1866. Reinheffer Jos. e. Jan. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Stewart Wm. e. Feb. 8, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Stiguel M. e. Feb. 10, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Winter W. F. e. Feb. 8, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Company H. Captain Jas. Tullis; com. Feb. 18, 1865. Mustered out Jan. 20, 1866. Corpl. Wm. H. Sivers, e. Feb. 7, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866, as Sergt. Corpl. Wm. Willmarth, Jr., e. Feb. 7, 1865. m. o. Jan. 20, 1866, as Sergt. Corpl. L. O. Burnett, e. Feb. 7, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20. 66. Musician Wm. Snyder, e. Feb.r, 1865, m.o. Jan. 20, 66. Wagoner Hubbart Hart, e. Feb. 1, '65, m.o.Jan.20, 66. PRIVATES. Burt Wm. P. e. Feb. 14, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Boroff John, e. Feb. n, 1865. m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Doan F. J. e. Feb. 14, 1S65. m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Fuller Job, e. Feb. 8, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Hemstreet John B. e. Jan. 30, 1865, m. o. Sept. 4, 1865. Maddox Noah, e. Feb. n. 1865, m. o. May 15, 1865. Newman John, e. Feb. 7, 1865, m. o Jan. 20, 1866. Ruedy Geo. e. Feb. 7, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Shouse Samuel, e. Feb. 8, 1865, deserted Nov. 8, 1865. Swap Mathias, e. Feb. 14, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Walsh Edward, e. Feb. 10, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. Williams S. e. Feb. 8, 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1S66. Carr Jas. B. e. Feb. 16. 1865, m. o. Jan. 20, 1866. 153d Infantry (one year). The One Hundred and Fifty-third Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized at Camp Fry, Illinois, by Colonel Stephen Bronson, and was mustered in Feb- ruary 27, 1865, for one year. On March 4th, moved, by rail via Louisville and Nashville, to Tullahoma, re- porting to Major General Millroy. The regiment was assigned to the Second Brigade, Defenses of Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, Brevet Brigadier General Dudley commanding Brigade. In the latter part of March, Major Wilson, with three companies, went on a campaign into Alabama and returned. On July 1st, moved, via Nashville and Louisville, to Memphis, Tennessee, and was assigned to the command of Brevet Major General A. L. Chetlain. Was mustered out September 15, 1865, and moved to Springfield, Illinois, and September 24th, received final pay and discharge. Colonel Bronson received appointment as Brevet Briga- dier General. Mai Andrew W. Wheeler, com. Captain Co. E. Feb. 27, 1865. Promoted Major Sept. 8, 1865. Mustered out as Captain Sept. 21, 1865. Company D. Church Robt. A. e. Feb. 17, 1S65, m. o. Sept. 21, 1S65. Cormany Jno. e. Feb. I7,'65, disd. May 30, 1865, disab. Company E. First Lieut. Donald Nicholson, com. Feb. 27,^65. Mustered out Sept. 21, 1865. Second Lieutenant Zina Ward, com. Feb. 27, 1865. Died March 6, 1S65. Second Lieut. Geo. E. Hubbard, e. as First Sergt., teb. 1, 1865. Promoted Second Lieutenant April 25, 1865. Mustered out Sept. 21, 1865. HON. W.ARMSTRONG SENECA. LA SALLE COUNTY WAK RECORD. 155 "Sergt. Milo K. Williams, e. Feb. i, 1865, m. o. Sept. ax, 1865, as First Sergt. Sergt. Chas. Van Anken, e. Feb.i,'6s,m. o. Sept.21,'65. Sergt. Henry S. Lowry, e. Feb. 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Sergt. Chas. P. Lowry, e. Feb. 1, '65,disd. June 11, '65. Corpl. Moses Weaver, e. Feb. 1, '65, m. o. Sept. 21, '65. Corpl. Wm. Snyder, e. Feb. n, '65, m. o. Sept. 21, '65, as Sergt. Corpl. Sam'l McKeever, e. Feb. n, '65, m. o. Sept. 21, '65. Corpl. Sam'l Belden, e. Feb. 16, '65, m. o. Sept. 21, '65, as Sergt. Corpl. Jacob J.Warner, e. Feb. io,'6s,m.o. Sept. 21, '65. Corpl. Geo. M. Baldwin, e. Feb. 1, 65, m o. Aug. 28, '65. Wagoner Hudson L. Bundage, e. Feb. n, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. PRIVATES. Butterfield F. e. Feb. 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Benedict Cyrus, e. Feb. 1, 1865. m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Bumdage Caleb, e. Feb. 5, 1865, m. o. July 14, 1865. Coon Wm. e. Feb. 1, 1865, m. o. July 18, 1865. Carson Wm. Feb. 1, 1865, m - °- Sept. 21, 1865. Fleming Burr B. e. Feb. 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Gardner Jno. e. Feb. 10, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Hornikel Wm. e. Feb. 1/65, Corpl. on furlough atm. o. Hubbard Geo. W. e. Feb. 10, 186;, m. o. Sept. 21, '65. Holmes Dan. e. Feb. 7, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. O'Brien Wm. e. Feb. 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Reyno ds Wm. H. e. Feb. 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Sexton Jno. e. Feb. 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Shipman D. N. e. Feb. 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Werder Lewis, e. Feb. 1, 1865. m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Wood S. W. e. Feb. 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Company F. Sergt. Wm. McKennett, e. Feb. 18, 1865, died at Nashville, Tenn., April 9, 1865. PRIVATES. Barnhart Abram, e. Feb. 20, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Cooley Lee, e. Feb. 19, 1865, m. o. July 27, 1865. Ribble Geo. F. e. Feb. 20, 1865, m. o. Aug. 17, 1865. Sibley Harrison, e. Jan. 27, 1865, Corpl., absent, sick, at m. o- regt. Turner R. M. e. Feb. 25, '65, m. o. Sept. 21, '65, Sergt, Tubble Lewis, e. Feb. 6, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Walker Jno. e. Feb. 18, died at Memphis, Aug. 26, '65. Pert Thos. e. Feb. 22, 65, trans, to Co. E, 156th I. V. I. Company K. Sergt. Orrin J. Marcy, e. Jan. 28, '65, m. o. Sept. 21, '65, as Sergt. Corpl. Amos Churchill, e. Feb. 1, 65, m. o. Sept. 21, '65, as Sergt. Corpl. Jas. H. Rider, e. Feb. 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865, as private. PRIVATES. Barrister Martin, e. Feb. 4, 1865, m. Sept. 21, 1865. Bush Ralph, e. Feb. 1, 1865, m - °- Sept. 21, 1865. Drake Geo. A. e. Feb. 3, disd. June 19, 1865. Johnson R. A. e. Feb. 23, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Martin Jno. e. Feb. 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. Penman Jas. e. Jan. 29, 1865, m. o. Sept. 21, 1865. 156th Infantry (1 year). Company A. PRIVATES. Drazey Geo. H. e. Feb. 16, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Dean Fred J. e. Mch. 7, 1865, on detached service since Mch. 21, 1865. Engraw Jos. e. Feb. 16, 1864, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Mc Daniel E. B. e. Feb. 2S, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Naylor Samuel, e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Shindler Geo. e. Feb. 16, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Company E. Done Wm. e. Mch. 1. 1865, deserted Mch. 10, 1865. Goodwin Edwin, e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Kroft David, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Miller Martin, e, Feb. 22, i86 , m. o, Sept. 20, 1865. Pert Thos. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Renner Sam'l J. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Ulgatt Joe,e. Feb. 22, 1865, absent, sick at m. o. Regt. Company G. Captain Chauncey B. Hubbard, com. Mch. 9, 1865. Mustered out Sept. 20, 1865. Company H. Corpl. Jas. A. Lanigan, e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865, as Sergt. Corpl. Ole Richalson, e. Feb. 28, '65, m. o. Aug. 1, 1865. PRIVATES. Armstrong Sam'l, e. Mch. 3, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Beach Matthew, e. Feb. 23, '65, absent, sick at m. o. of Regt. Blackheart Geo. e. Mch. 3, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Culver Chas. e. Mch. 2, 1865. m. o. June 15, 1865. Crook Jacob, e. Mch. 3, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Chri^topherson John, e. Feb. 28. '65, m. o. Sept. 20, '65. Everdon Sam'l, e. Feb. 25, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Emmons Darius, e. Mch. 2, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Gullickson Ole, e. Feb. 28, 1805, m. o. Sept. 30, 1865. Gibson Jas. H. e. Mch. 3, 1862, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Gibson F. A. e. Mch. 3, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Highland Ole, e. Feb. 28, 1S65, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Highland Cyrus, e. Feb. 28, 1865, fn. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Hall C. W. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Hove A. T. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Sept. 2o,'i86s. Hanson Thos. e. Feb. 28, 1866. m. o. Sept, 20, 1865. Harris Wm. s. Mch. 3, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Harvey Jas. e. Mch. 3, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Jutland John, e. Feb 28, 1865, m. o. Sept 20, 1865. Johnson Knud, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Aug. 28, 1865. Knudson E. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Lawrence Geo. A. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, '65, Corpl. Lageschults F. e. March 2, 1865, sick at m. o. of regt. Lamarend Jos. e. Feb. 2, 1865, m. o. June 7, 1865. Miller Eugene e. Feb. 25, 1865, m. o. June 8, 1865. Mitchell Arthur, e. Feb. 23, 1865, m. o. July 24, 1865. McDonald S. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Aug. 21, 1865. Massa Ole P. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Odict Justian, e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Rompf A. e. Feb. 23, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Reiger Jacob, e. Mareh 2, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Reiger Daniel, e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Strangaland S. e. March 28, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Snyder Geo. R. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1S65. Valdin E. E. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Wittman John, e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Wittman Chas. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Warren Lucien e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Company I. Captain Edwin R. Godfrey, e. Feb. 8, 1865. Promoted Captain, March 9, 1865. Resigned June 10, 1865. First Lieutenant Levi Stanley, com. Second Lieutenant, March 9, 1865. Promoted First Lieutenant, June 28, 1865. Mustered out Sept. 20, 1865. Sergt. John A. Gillett, e. Feb. 17, '65, m. o. Sept. 20, '65. Corpl. Wm. L. McGregor, e. Feb. 17, 1865, m. o. May 26, 1865. PRIVATES. Battors Samuel H. e. Feb. 17, 1865 m. o. Sept. 20, '65. Burlingame J. H. e. Feb. 17, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Brady Thomas, e. March 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Doane Jas. E. e. March 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Hart Jas. P. e. Feb. 21, 1S65, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Lewis Benjamin, e. Feb. 17, 1865, m. o. Sept. 2c, 1865. Martin Chas. e. Feb. 17, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Marsh Jesse, e. Feb. 18, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Peck Edward N. e. Feb. 17, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Tracy John W. e. Feb. 17, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Wright Amasa H. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865, as Corpl. Company K. Boorom W. H. H e. Feb. 23, 1865. m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Maher John e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. Zorn Gjttlobe, e. Feb. 23, 1865, m. o. Sept. 20, 1865. IQ 156 r LA SALLE COUNTY WAR KECOKD. Miscellaneous Infantry, (Arranged by Regiments.) 8th Infantry. Betty Richard, e. Oct. 4, 1864, sub., m. o. Oct. 3, 1865. Howard Thomas J. e. Sept. 29, 1864, m.o. Sept.28, 65. McGaubey D. e. Nov. 3, 1864, dropped as a deserter Sept. 22, 1865, never reported to regt. Little Green B. e. Oct. 12, 1864, prmt. Corpl., kid. Aug. 29, 1865, by explosion of gunpowder. Hitchcock Wm. e. March 14, 1865, disd. March 14, 65, term ex. Hays F. M. e. March 14. 1865, m. o. May 13, 1866. McGaughey D. e.Xov.3,'64, trans, to Co.G, 8th I.V.I. Phillips Wm. e. March 14, 1865, m. o. May 13, 1866. Stephenson J. N. e. March 14, 1865, m. o. May 13, 66. Carlos John, e. Oct. 14, 1864. Martin Jno. e. Nov. 25. 1864. Keys Wm. e. Jan. 2=;, 1865. Mcintosh Wm.H. e. Feb. 25, 1865, m. o. June 28, 1865. 14th Infantry (Reorganized). First Lieutenant Alex. Cairns, com. Second Lieuten- ant July 20, 1864. Promoted First Lieutenant June 29, 186=;. Mustered out Sept. 16, 1865. Sarver Jeremiah, e. March 18, 1865, recruit, absent, sick, since June 22, 1865. Lebold Geo. e. March 8, 1865, prmt. Sergt., m.o. bept. 16, 1865. Smith Ovid B. e. March 8, 1865, m. o. June 19, 1865. Vaugh C. B. e. Mar. 8, '65, m. o. Sept. 16, 65, as Sgt. Wright Geo. W. e. March 8, 1865, sick at m. o. I5th Infantry (Reorganized). First Sergt. H. S. Stephenson, e. March 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 16, 1865. McLaughlin Chas. e. March 1, 1865, m.o. Sept. 16, 65. Stephenson A. F. e. March 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 16, 65. Baker Geo. e. March 1, 1865, deserted March 21, 1865. Davis Johnson, e. March 1, '65 deserted March 21, 65. Davis Jerry, March 3, 1865, deserted March 21, 1865. Hubbs Solomon, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. Sept. 16, 1865. Parr Chas. W. e. March 1,1865, deserted March 21, 65. 17th Infantry. Chick Thos. e. June 22, 1861, m. o. Jung 24, 1864. 18th Infantry (Consolidated.) Major Noah R. Yeargin, com. Captain Co. D March 13, 1865. Promoted Major June 17, 1865. Mus- tered out Dec. 16, 1865. 19th Infantry. Archibald Edward, e. Jane 10, 1861, m. o. July 9, 1864. 2lst Infantry. Metcalf Leonard, e. March 2, 1864, trans, from 96th I. V. I., m.o. Dec. 16, 1865. Metcalf Jas. e. March 2, 1864, trans, from 96th I.V.I. m. o. Dec. 16, 1865. 22d Infantry. Second Lieutenant Geo. C. Stevens, com. Aug.7, 1861. Resigned Jan. 24, 1862. 29th Infantry. Hall Daniel W. e. Sept. 26, 1864. 30th Infantry. Potter Henry, e. Sept. 30, 1864, m. o. June 4, 1865. 3lst Infantry. Crooker Jos. O. e. Sept. 30, 1864, m. o. May 31, 1865. Gallup Jno. N. e. Sept. 30, 1865, m. o. May 31, 1865. Hewitt David, e. Oct. 3. '65, drafted, m. o. July I9,'6s. Herr Frederick, e. Oct. 2, 1865, sub., m. o. May 31, 65. Stephens Jos. D. e. Sept. 27, 1864, drafted, disd. May 15, 1865, disab. Warner Jno. e. Oct. 21, sub., m. o. June 26, 1865. Lens Henry, e. Oct. 19, 1864, drafted, m. o. July i9.'6s. Pelton A. D. e. Dec. 15, 1864, sub., m.o. July 19, 1865. 32d Infantry. Washburne E. B. e. Dec. 14, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 2, 1864, m. o. Aug. 8, 1865. Wilcoxson L. e. Sept 27, 1864, m. o. June 3, 1865. Snigesid Jos. e. Sept. 27, 1864. 38th Infantry. Surgeon John L. Tud, com. Sept. 10, 1861. Promoted by President, Aug. 19, 1863. 42d Infantry. Clark John, e. Oct. 20, 1864. Callahan John, e. Oct. 20, 1864. Clark Chas. e. Oct. 20, 1864. Doyle Frank, e. Oct. 20, 1864. Greenham Jas. e. Oct. 20, 1864. Miller John. e. Oct. 20, 1S64. Roberts John, e. Oct. 20, 1864. 43d Infantry. , Reicher P. e. Sept. 30, '64, trans, to Co. B. as consld. Corpl. Andreas Wehr, e. Sept. 2, '61, m. o. Sept.8,'64. Wagoner Geo. Thompson, e. Sept. 2, 1861. Re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 26, 1864. trans, to Co. C as consld. Baum Adam, e. Sept. 2, 1861, disd. Feb. 6, 1862. Henze Henry, e. Sept. 2, 1861, died at St. Louis. April 20, 1862. Hebeis Jacob, e. Sept. 2, 1861, disd. June 23, '62, wds. Kesser Adam, e. Sept. 2, '61, supposed died Feb. 18, '62. Klos Frank, e. Sept. 2, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864. Moncke Frank, e. Sept. 2, 1861, disd. Nov. 6, 1862. Stahlheber John, e. Sept. 2, 1861. re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 12, 1863, trans, to Co. C as consld. Voegelie Jacob, e. Sept. 2, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 26, 1864, trans, to Co. C as consld. Bertz August, e. Dec. 10*1863, trans, to Co.C as consld. Laefner Geo. e. Dec. 12, '63, trans, to Co. C as consld. Raban Geo. e. Dec. 12, '63, trans, to Co. C as consld. Schmidt W. F. e. Sept. 5, 1864. Stahlhobert, e. Sept. 5, 1864. 43d Infantry (consolidated). Scherr Jacob, e. Mch. 15, 1865, m. o. Nov. 30, 1865. Werner Martin, e. Jan. 26, 1865, m. o. Nov. 30, 1865. 45th Infantry. Lieutenant Colonel Chas. C. Campbell, com. Sept. 26, 1861. Resigned, and appointed Major First. Regt. Artillery. 46th Infantry. Caughlan Thos. e. Oct. 2, 1864, sub. m. o. Oct. 1, 1865. Gleason Tas. E. e. Dec. 5, 1864, m. o. Dec. 4, 1865. Hanefin Wm. e. Oct. 8, 1864, sub. m. o. Oct. 7, 1865. Lansing Jas. e. Oct. 20, 1804, sub. m. o. Oct. 1, 1865. McGee Daniel, e. Oct. 7, 1864, sub. m. o. Oct. 6, 1865. Reid John,e. Oct. 2, 1864, drafted, m. o. Oct. 1, 1865. Walker Jas. e. June 10, '64, absent, sick at m. o. Regt. Hileman John H. e. Mch. 15, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 20, 1865. Thrasher Wm. e. Oct. 15, 1864, drafted, m.o. Oct. i4,'6s. Davenport Geo. A. e. Oct. 5, 1864. substitute. Harris Allison C. e. Oct. 8, 1864, sub. m. o. Oct. 7, '63. Harris Wm. A. e. Oct. 8, 1864, m. o. Oct. 7, 1865. Warren Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862. Dinsmore Wm. e. Mch. 27, 1865, trans, from nth 111., sick at m. o. Regt. Hughes Wm. e. Oct. 5, 1864, sub. trans, nth 111., m. o. Oct. 4, 1865. 50th Infantry. Bole Henry, e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. Aug. n, 1865, absent, sick. Weber John, e. Nov. 16, 1864, m. o. July 13, 1865. Wandsicker.John, e. Nov. 16, 1864, m. o. July 13, 1865. LA SALLE COTJNTT WAR RECORD. 157 5lst Infantry. Surgeon Jerome F. Weeks, com. May 15, 1862. Re- signed April 25, 1863. Guyman Presley ,e. Nov. 7, 61,'disd. Jan. 16, '65, term ex. York Troyet, e. Dec. 24, 1863, kid. at Franklin, Tenn., Nov. 30. 1864. York Henry, e. Dec. 24/63, m. o. Sept. 25, '65, as Sergt. absent sick. Claire Jno. e. Dec. 27, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Dec 24, '63. Mangan Jerome, e. Nov. 4, '61, m. o. Sept. 25, '63, re- enlisted as vet. Dec. 24, '63, trans, to V. R. C. July 30, 1864. Davis Thos. M. e. Dec. 24, '63, m. o. July 14, '65, was prisoner. Hatmaker Jno. e. Dec. 24, '63, m.o. Sept. 25, '65, Sergt. Moreland Jno. J. e. Oct. 3, 1861. 52d Infantry. West Edgar, e. March 11, 1865, m. o. Sept. 5, 1865. Bassett Arvine, e. Sept. 17, 1861. Burdick I). H. e. Sept. 17, 1861. Olds Jer. e. Sept. 17, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 25, 1863, m. o. July 6, 1865. Reifschnider Geo. e. Feb. 9, 1864, m. o. July 6, 1865. Rapp Adam, e. Feb. 21, '64. m.o. July 6, '65, vet. recruit. Sexaur Ernst, e. Feb. 21, 1864, m. o. July 6, 1865. Thompson Jesse, e. March n, 1865, 54th Infantry. Roberts Jas. M. Wallace Jasper W. 56th Infantry. Surgeon Jerome F. Weeks, com. Dec. 30, 1864. Com- mission canceled. First Lieutenant Hiram S. Dunlap, e. Nov. 15, 1861. Promoted Sergeant, then Second Lieutenant, Oct. 17, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant July 20, 1864, Lost on steamer '"General Lyon," March 31, 1865. Maddox F. M. e. Nov. 15, 1861, lost on steamer "Gen. Lyon," March 31, 1865. 59th Infantry. Zimmerle Ab. e. March 8, 1865, m. o. Dec. 8, 1865. Dewey Russell M. e. Aug. 17, '63, disd. July i8,'65,disab. Harris Wm. e. Aug. 25, 1863. m. o. May 22, 1865. Cotten Stephen, e. D c. 16, 1863, m. o. Dec. 8, 1865. Potter Benj. e. Dec. 28, 1863, in. o. Dec. 8, 1865. Van Horn Wm. J. e. Sept. 9, 63, absent sick at m.o.regt. 6lst Infantry. Bryan Larkford, e. March 15, 1865, m. o. Sept. 8 1865. Dawson N. e. March 8, 1865, m. o, Sept. 8, 1865. Henry Martin T. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Sept. 8, 1865. Mallet Ch.is. e. March 8, 1865, m. o. Sept. 8, 1865. Kahle Fred. e. March 1, 1864. 1st Sergt., died Dec. 27, 1864, wds. Muth Philip, e. March 1, 1864, m. o. Sept. 8, 1865, wds. Strausenbach Ewd. e. March 1, '64, m. o. Sept. 28, '65, as Corpl. 63d Infantry. First Assistant Surgeon Lyman Hall, com. April 10, 1862. Resigned Dec. 31, 1862. 65th Infantry. Clark Alfred, e. March 31, 1864, trans, to Co. H as consolidated. Witherow Thos. A. e. March 31, 1864, trans, to Co. H as consolidated. Knapp Albert T. e. March 5, 1862, deserted. Moore Jno. C. e. March 13, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. March 31, 1864, trans, to Co. E, as consolidated. Moore W. W. e. March 13, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. March 31, 1864, trans, to Co. H, as consolidated. Rouse Thos. J. e. April 3, 1862, m. o. April 12, 1865. Clark Chas. e. June 15, 1862, deserted Oct., 1862. McCoy Jno. C. e. June 11, 1862, m. o June 5, 1865. Schermerhorn P. D. e. June 2, 1862, m. o. June 5, '65. Van Housen I. B. e. June 2, 1862, kid. at Atlanta, Ga., July 21, 1864. Sergt. Sam'l S. Fairfield, e. April 2, 1862, trans, to Co. G, Nov. 1, 1862. Wagoner Jno. Gorham, e.Mch. 26,'62, m.o. May is,'65. Higgins Eugene, e. March 13, 1862, m. o. May 6, 1865. Meinhart Fred. e. March 13, 1862, m. o. May 15, 1865. Petz Wm. e. March 13, 1862, died in Andersonville prison, Ga , June 7, 1864. No. of grave, 1686. Read Wm. H. e. May 7, 1862, disd. Nov. 8, disab. 65th (consolidated) Infantry. Clarkson Wm. H. e. April 5, 1865, m. o. July 13, 1865. Squires Ewd. e. March 9, 1865, m. o. May 23, 1865. Bates Wm. W. e. March 14, 1865, m. o. July 13, 1865. Oakley Wm. A. e. March 11, 1865, m. o. June 5, 1865. Walworth H. J. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 13, 1865. 66th Infantry.- Sergt. Jos. Blish, Jr., e. Sept. 9, 1861, disd. Jan. 25, '63. Curry Jno. e. Sept. 15, 1,861, absent at special muster, Aug., 1862. Cavill Jno. W. e. Sept. 13, 1862, disd. for promotion, March 22, 1864. 67th Infantry (3 mos.) Barritt Morris, e. March 31, 1862. Leery Daniel, e. June 2, 1862. 68th Infantry. Boggs Jno. W. e. June 14, 1862, trans, to 70th I. V. I. Dixon Jas. e. June 10, 1862. Livingston R. L. e. June 10, 1862. Lockwood H. L. e. June 10, 1862. Marshall Jas. F. e. June 14, 1862. 69th Infantry (3 mos.) Frost H. H. e. June 2, 1862. deserted July 3, 1862. Welch Mathew, e. June 2, 1862, m. o. Sept. 27, 1862. 76th Infantry. Jones Isaac, e. Jan. 4, 1864, trans, to 37th I. V. I., July 19. 1865. Spears Jno. B. e. Oct. 1, 1863, disd. June 13, '65, disab. 82d Infantry. Huettich Frederick, e. Jan. 5, 1864, trans, to 14th A. C. Haller Gustav, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Chattanooga, June 15, 1864. Haller Wm. e. Aug. 18, 1862, died in Andersonville Prison, May 2, 1864. Haller Johan, e. Aug. 10. 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865. DannewalderC e. Aug. 15, 1862, died in the field, Jan. 22, 1864. Sergt. Ole K. Halverson, e. July 9, 1862, F ; rst Sergt., wounded at Gettysburg and Averysboro, N. C, died March 19, 1865. Sergt. Halver S. Hoole, e. July 15, 1862, m. o. June 9, 1865, wounded. Amandson Simund, e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. June 26, '64, wds. Christensen Peter H. e. Aug. 8, 1862, kid. at Chancel- lorville Prison, Aug. 26, 1864. Christensen John, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died Aug. 26, '64. Enckson Erick, e. Aug. 14, 1864, trans, to V. R. C., Nov. 16, 1863. Evertson Jacob, e. Aug. 9, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, Feb. 16, 1864. Halverson H. K. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Stafford Court House, Vs., Feb. 25, 1863. Johannson Jens, e. July 30, 1862, died at Richmond, Jan. 24, 1864, prisr. war. Nelson Erasmus H. e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. 86th Infantry. Maxwell Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 6, 1865. Buchanan Jas.e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Pettit Wm. H. disd. Oct. 29, 1862. 87th Infantry. Duncan Wm. e. March n, 1865, trans, to Co. H, 18th 89th Infantry. First Lieutenant Erastus O. Young, e. as Sergt. Aug.- 7, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant, Jan. 26, 1863. Promoted First Lieutenant, Feb. 11, 1863. Killed Nov. 25, 1863. 158 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Lord Chas. e. Aug. 7, 1862, deserted Dec. 31, 1862. McKeen Ira S. e. Aug. 13, 1862, trans. Eng. Corps, July 27, 1864. Mulnix Phillip, e. Aug. 7, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, June 30, 1863. Alf Henry, e. Nov. 21, 1863, died at Andersonville Prison, Oct. 12, 1864; No. of grave, 10,762. Nash C. V. e. Aug. 29, 1863, disd. Oct. 31, 1864, wds. Spicer Frank, e. Sept 1, 1862, deserted Oct. — , 1863. Sampson David, e. Nov. 21, 1862, trans, to 59th I. V. I. Dewey Russell, e. Aug. 17, 1862, trans, to 59th I. V. I. Harris Wm. e. Aug. 25, 1863, trans, to 59th I. V. I. Saulsbury Nathan, e. Aug. 17, 1863, trans. 59th 1. V. I. Herriman O. L. 8. Aug. 8, 1862, deserted Sept. 1, 1864. Colten Stephen, e. Dec. 16, 1863, trans, to 59th I. V. I. Campbell Jas. e. Sept. n, 1863, disd. Feb. 24, '65,disab. Potter Benj. F. e. Dec. 28, 1863, trans, to 59th I. V. I. Van Horn Wm. J. e. Sept 9, 1863, trans. 59th I. V. I. Richardson K. e. Jan. 5, 1864, trans, to 59th I. V. I. Oleson Ole, e. Jan. 5, 1864. Thompson Andrew, e. Jan. 5, 1864. 9lst Infantry. Irons Oscar, e. Feb. 10, 1865, Lamons John, e. Feb. 10, 1865, m. o. May 29, 1865. Morgan Rich. e. March 11, 1865, died at Camp Butler, 111., April 7, 1865. 92d Infantry. Grin Martin L. e. Feb. 17, 1865. 95th Infantry. Corpl. John W. Burnside, e. Aug. 15, 1862, reduced, at own request, wounded, detached in 59th U.S.C.T. Corpl. McKendree F. Bishop, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. Aug. 17, 1865, reduced at his own request. Andrew Dwight, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. Aug. 17, 1865. Burnside F. H. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. March 26, '63, disab. Ballard Wm. H. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. March 10, '63, disab. Ballaid Chas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. Aug. 17, 1865, as Musician. Cahill Thos. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. Aug. 17, 1865, as Corpl. Delematree Jas. B. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at L. Provi- dence, La., July 1, 1863. Fern Andrew, e. Aug.15, '62, m. o. Aug. 17, '65, Corpl. Jobe Henry, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. July 24, '63, disab. Jobe John, Jr., e. Aug. 15, 1862, trans, to V. R. C, June 15, 1864. Lee Jas. McEwen, e. Aug. 12, 1862, died at Vicksburg, June 30, 1863. Morse C. |. e. Aug. 14, 1862, died in New York Har- bor, May 4, 1865. Miller Geo. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at L. Providence, La., March 19, 1863. Oakes John W. e. Aug. 4, 1862, died at Vicksburg, May 28, 1864. Rieman Geo. e. Aug. 15, 1862, missing in action, May 22, 1863. Weaver Jas. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. Aug. 17, 1865. Bright Henry, e. Oct. 3, '64, trans, to Co.E, 47th I.V.I. Cahill Richard e. Oct. 3, '64, trans, to Co.E, 47th I.V.I. Gillott E. G. e. Oct. 3, '64, trans, to Co.E, 47th I.V.I. Morgan Chas. e. Oct. 3, 1864, disd. Jan. 12, 1865. 100th Infantry. Parks Wm. G. e. Aug. 15, 1862, killed at Kenesaw Mt., June 27, 1864. 103d Infantry. Johnson Wallace H. e. Aug. 4, 1862, m. o. June 21, '65. Illth Infantry. Surgeon Samuel M. Swan, com. March n, 1864, m. o. June 7, 1865. 112th Infantry. Dilts B. W. e. Aug.12, '62, killed in sction, Dec.14,'63 113th Infantry. Bennett Alonzo, e. Oct. 21, 1863, trans, to 120th I.V.I. 116th Infantry. RollErnst. e. Sept. 25, 1862, deserted Oct. 13, 1862. 118th Infantry. Burke Jas. e. March 15, 1865, died at Cairo, 111., April 9, 1865. 120th Infantry. Turner Geo. A. e. April 1, 1865, m. o. Sept. 10, 1865. 126th Infantry. Brown Benj. F. e. Feb. n, 186s, m. o. July 12, 1865. Bridges Edmond, e. Feb. n, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Harman Andrew, e. Feb. n, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. Hahn Thos. e. Feb. n, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865. 127th Infantry. Bryan Saml. e. Aug. 13, 1862, deserted Oct. 31, 1862. Denny F. J. e. Aug. 11, '62, disd. Oct. 15, '62, as Sgt. Hicks Samuel, e. Aug. n, 1862, disd. Oct. 15, 1862, as Corpl. Corpl. Solomon Howen, e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. Sept. 31, 1865, as Sergt. Cleel Simeon, e. Aug.13, '62, trans, to I. C, Dec.i, 63. Henderson John, e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. May 31, 1865. McCormick H. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. May 31, 1865. Simpson Jno. B. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. May 31, 1865. Tremper Daniel, e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. May 31, 1865. Tuttle C. I.e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. May 31, 1865. 128th Infantry. Musician Wm. Tallada, e. Nov. 1, 1862. Hewitt Jno. S. e. Sept. 16, 1862. 155th (One Year). ona lieutenant Christopher Snyder 1865. Mustered out Sept. 4, 1865. 4th Cavalry. This regiment was organized fall of 1861, by T. Lyle Dickey, under authority of the War Department, ana rendezvoused at Camp Hunter, Ottawa. It first moved to Cairo. It was in Grant's advance on Columbus, Ky., at Fort Henry, battles of Fort Donelson and Shiloh, Siege of Corinth, and pursuing the enemy as far as Holly Springs, Miss. During the last six months of 1862, the Fourth was on scouting duty in Western Ten- nessee and Northern Georgia for Gens. Sherman and Logan. It then was in numerous skirmishes and en- gagements in Western Mississippi ana Eastern Tennes- see. In September, 1863, the regiment took steamer for Vicksburg, and was in Gen. McPherson's raid to- ward Canton and Sherman's raid on Meridian, February, 1864. The Fourth was then on scouting duty in Cen- tral Mississippi and Eastern Louisiana until October, when it embarked for Springfield, 111., a' d mustered out Nov. 3, 1864. The regiment left about 500 men in the field, who joined the Twelfth Consolidated Cavalry, and remained until May, 1866. Colonel T. Lyle Dickey, com. Aug. 6, 1861. Resigned Feb. 16, 1863. Lieutenant Colonel Wm. L. Gibson, com. First Lieu- tenant, Co. K, Aug. 23, 1861. Promoted Major, May 5, 1862. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel, Feb. 16, 1863. Term expired Nov. 3, 1864. Second Assistant Surgeon Chas. E. Goodrich, com. May 2, 1863. Resigned May 16, 1865 (in 4th Cav. consolidated). Commissary David Jolly, com. Second Lieutenant Co. K, May 5, 1862. Promoted Commissary, Aug. 1, 1862. Resigned July 3, 1864. . Company A. Sergt. John C. Lindsley, e. Sept. 6, 1861, disd. Feb., 1862, disab. Second Lieutenant Christopher Snyder, com. Feb. 28, 86s. Mustered out SeDt. a. i86<;. LA SALLE COUNTY WAK KECORD. 159 Corpl. Daniel T. Elston, e. Oct. 10, 1861, disd. June, 1863, Sergt., disab. Blacksmith John Bush, e. Sept. 4, 1861, disd. Feb., '62, disab. PRIVATES. Allen Andrew, e. Sept. 18, '6i, m. o. Nov. 3, '64, Corpl. Bronson Jas. G. e. Sept. 4, '6i, m. o. Nov. 3, '64, Corpl. Bennett O. S. e. Sept. n, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 20, 1863, trans, to Co. E as consolidated. Creed Chas. D. e. Sept. 7, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 22, 1863, disd. April 18, 1865, disab. Cornwell Chas. e. Sept. 18, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 28, 1863, in confinement at m. o. of regt. Ellsworth H. A. e. Sept. 25, 1861, died near Vicksburg, June 26, 1863, wds. Gray Chas. e. Sept. 13,1861, disd. Jan. 30, '64, disab. Hughes D. D. e. Aug. 26, 1861, disd. Mch. 18. '63, disab. Harmenn A. e. Sept. 8, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, trans, to Co. E. as consolidated. Hollenback Geo. e. Sept. 12, 1861, disd. April 30, 1863. Humphrey Geo. W. e. Sept. 7, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, '64. Johnson R. M. e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Klime Geo. e. Sept. 8, 186 1, re-enlisted as vet. Dec, 28, 1862, trans, to Co. E. as consolidated. Kingsbury M. C. e. Sept. 7, 1861, disd. for promotion Aug. 24, 1863. Minique John, e. Sept. 8, 1861, died on his way home, March, 1862. Morris Jas. e. Sept. 13, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 22, 1863, trans, to Co. C as consolidated. McClelland F. J. e. Sept. 19, 1861, disd. Nov. ,'62, disab. Neely Thos. H. e. Sept. 17. 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, trans, to Co. E as consolidated. Pangborn Seely, e. Sept. 20, '61, disd. April, '63, disab. Proctor Wm. e. Sept. 13, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Rendle John, e. Sept. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864. Salsberger F. e. Sept. 9, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, trans, to Lo. E. Stephenson Geo. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Warren Geo. F. e. Sept. 25, 1861, disd. for promotion, Oct. 26,4863. Wehowskey G. G. e. Sept. 25, 1861, died at Cairo, 111., Feb. 3, 1862. Company B. Second Lieutenant Chas. H. Dickey, com. Aug. 1, '62. Term expired Nov. 3, 1864. PRIVATES. Bomgardner Jno. A. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Cuapin A. W. e. Sept. 16, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 22, 1863, trans. 10 Co. M, 12th 111. Cav. Haulton P. e. Oct. 9, 1861, m. o. Feb. 2, '65, was prisr. Rooney Michael, e. Oct. 14, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. White Harrison, e. Aug. 27, 1861, First Sergt., disd. for promotion in 3d U. S. Col. Cav.; Feb. 14, 1864. Bail Thos. C. e. Oct. 10, 1861. taken prisr. Feb. 4, '64. Mantion D. F. e. Sept. 10, 1861 , m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Company C. Dickey Chas. H. 1. Aug. 12, 1S61, prmt. Reg. Bugler. Fellows Carlton, e. Sept. i7,'6i,disd. June 13, 62,disab. Garratt F. C. e. Sept. 10, 1861. re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 2, 1864, trans, to Co. D, as consolidated. Goings Ewd. e. Oct. 15. 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Luckfo d Henry, e. Sept. 7, 1861, died at Cincinnati, April 27, 1862. McNett Jas. B. e. Sept 18, 1861, m. o. July 17, '62, was prisoner. Rolfe Jas. G. e. Sept. 18, 1861, disd. Oct. 1, '63, disab. Wheat Jos. G. e. Aug. 27, '61, disd. Apl. 20, '62, disab. Warner J. P. e. Sept. 24, 1861, died at Mound City, 111., Nov. 8, 1862. Finch Jos. T. e. Jan. 5, '64, trans to Co. D, as consol. Gaskin Jas. e. Jan. 4, 1864, trans, to Co. D, as consol. Stafford Isaac, e. April 25, 1864, died at Natchez, Miss., Aug. 30, 1864. Warner Hugh, e. Oct. 6, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Company E. Sergt. Chas. Hartshorn, e. Sept. 19. i86i,diedat Pitts- burg Landing, May 4, 1862. Corpl. Robt. B. McPherson,e. Sept. 19, '61, prmt. Reg. Comsy. Sergt. PRIVATES. Barry Wm. e. Sept. 19, 1861, died at Trenton, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1862. Miller Henry, e. Sept. 11, 1861, trans, to Co. F. Tabaka Chas. e. Sept. 12, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, trans, to Co. K, 12th I. V. C. Walsh Rich. e. Sept. 19, 1861. m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Way Leonard, e. Sept. 23, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 3, 1864, trans, to Co. K, 12th I. V. C. Young Jos. J. e. Sept. 7, 1861, re-enlisted as vet, Jan. 5, 1864, trans, to Co. K. 12th I. V. C. RECRUITS. Berner Jas.H. e. Feb. 29, '64, trans, to Co. K, 12th I.V.C. Breeman Jno. W. e. Dec. 21, 1863, died at La Salle, 111., Sept. 30, 1864. Coleman Geo., Jr., e. Feb. 8, 1863. Hoyt Levi M. e, Dec. 21, 1863, died at Cairo, 111., Sept. 15, 1864. Whitaker F. M. e. Sept. 13, 1862, m. o. June 15, 1865. Willis E. M. e. Feb. 29/64, trans. to Co. .K, 12th I. V.C. Company F. Vantifflin Jno. B. e. Sept. 28, 1861, deserted, returned, trans, to Co. A. Kennedy Dan. e. Jan. 3, '64, trans, to Co. G,i2th I.V.C. Cox Henry, e. Nov. 1, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Miller Henry, e. Nov. 1, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Mowrey Jas. e. Sept. 18, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Morgan Geo. e. Nov. 1, 1861, trans, to Naval Service, Feb. 1, 1862. Messenger Henry, e. Oct. 22, 1861, died at Trenton, Tenn., Sept. 5, 1862. Neff Dan. e. Sept. 17, 1861, disd. Feb. 23, 1863, disab. Near Jas. e. Sept. 26, 1861, died at Randolph Forges, Tenn., Feb. 22, 1862. Company G. Adams A. S. e, Sept. 21, 1861, m. o. Nov 3, 1864. Patterson Chas. W. e. Sept. 16, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, '64. Company H. Austin Wm. H. e. Feb. 22, 1864, trans, to Co. M, 12th I.V.I. Austin Alex. e. Feb. 13, 1864, disd. Oct. 17, 1864. Addayson John J. e. Sept. 7, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Burnham Allen, e. Dec. 7/63, trans Co. M, 12th I.V.C. Burnham Chas H.e. Jan. 7, '64, trans. Co. M,i2th I.V.C. Brackett L. C, e. Jan. 16/64, trans. Co. M, 12th I.V.C. Cormict Levi F. e. Feb. 6, '64, died at Natchez, Miss., July 21, 1864. Durham L. e. Nov. 16, '61, disd. for prmt. Aug. 27, '63. Ferguson Sam'l, e. Jan. s, 1864. m. o. May 30, 1865. Ferguson F. J. e. Jan. 5/64, trans. Co. M, 12th I. V. C. Godfrey Jas. J. e. Jan. n, '64, trans. Co. M,i2th I.V.C Gardner H. M. e. Jan. n, '64, trans. Co. M,i2th I.V.C. Knapp Wm. H., drowned Feb. 7, 1862. Langley Wm. e. Jan. 19, 1864. Munson B. A. e. Jan. 16, '64, trans. Co. M, 12th I.V.C. Potter Chas. F. e. Jan. 7, '64. trans. Co. M, 12th I.V.C. Ross S. e. April 27, 1864. trans. Co. M, 12th I. V. C. Simons Dan. e. Sept. 15, '61, disd. Junl 28, 1S62, disab. Tripp D. E. e. Jan. 4, 1864. Company I. Capt. Geo. J. Shepardson, com. Aug. 27, 1861. Term expired Nov. 3, 1864. First Lieutenant Benj. F. Hyde, com. Second Lieuten- ant, Aug. 27, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant May 16, 1862. Promoted 70th Regiment, A. D. May 2, 1864. First Sergt. Joel Carter, e. Sept. 3, 1861, disd. Nov. 14, 1862. wds. Co. Q. M. Sergt. Marcus Servace, e. Aug. 17, 1861, disd. Apr. 1, 1862, disab. Sergt. E. H. Simison, e. Aug. 16, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864, as First Sergt. Sergt. Jerome P. Snyder, e. Aug. 17, 1861, disd. July 9, 1862, disab. Sergt. P D. Parks, e. Sept. n, 1861, prmt. R. Q. M. Sergt.. Sergt. Chas. S. Graff, e. Aug. 15, 1861, prmt. Capt. West Tenn. Col. Cav. Sept. 16, 1863. Corpl. Chas. R.Walsh, e. Aug/22, 1861, disd. to enter Naval Service. 160 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Corpl. Wm. Wilson, e. Aug. 8, '61, prmt. Regt. Q. M. Sergt. Corpl. Hiram Moulton, e. Aug. 15, 1861. m. o. Nov. 3, 1864, as Sergt. Corpl. c.phraim Hynds, e. Aug. 17, 1861, disd. Apr. 28, 1862, disab. Corp!. Geo. M. Toothill,e. Aug. 30, 1862, in. o. Nov. 3, 1864, as Sergt. Corpl. Arthur A. Kavanaugh, e. Aug. 29, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864, as private. Corpl. Jos. Carter, e. Sept. 10, 1861, disd. April 24, 1862, disab. Corpl. Thos. Wilson, e. Sept. 25, 1861, disd. April 28, 1862, disab. Wagoner David Hare, e. Sepf. 25, 1861, disd. July 26, 1862, as Sergt.. disab. PRIVATES. Atkinson John. e. Aug. 15, '61, disd. Apr. 28.'62,disab. Allen Ira, e. Aug. 25, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Allen A. D. e. Sept. 7, 1861, re.enlisted as vet. Dec. 28, 1863. trans, to Co. I, 12th III. Cav. Anderson Gont, e. Sept. 8, 1861, disd. to enter Naval Service. Addison John S. e. Aug. 12, i86r, trans, to Co. H. Anderson Peter, e. Sept. 4, 1861, disd. to enter Naval Service. Avery P. O. e. Sept. 4, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, '64, Corpl. Boston Robt. e. Aug. 15, '61, m. o. Nov. 3, '64, Sergt. Brell Aug. e. Aug. 30, '61, disd. to enter Naval Service. Bradigan C. e. Sept. 7, 1861, died at Savannah, Tenn., April 1, 1862. Branan Thos. e. Sept. 10, 1861, died at, Cairo, 111., Feb. 22, 1862. Butterfield Wm. e. Oct. 14,1861, disd Aug. 5, 1862. Carter Jas. H. e. Sept. to, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1861. Crawford M. e. Sept. 10, 1861, disd. Oct. 28, '62, disab. Carl Dennis, e. Sept. 10, 1861, disd. Oct. 1, '61, disab. Cleveland John, e. Oct. 15, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Dilli Isaac N. e. Sept. 2, '61. disd. Aug. 5/62, as Corpl. Dunbar Fred'k, e. Aug. 29, '61, disd. Sept. 22,'62,disab. Davidson John B. e. Sept. 25, '61, disd. Feb 27, '62, disab. Doty H. C. e. Aug. 4, 1861, diei at Earl, 111., June 2. 1862. Estes Geo. H. e. Sept. 10, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 30. 1863, trans to Co. I, 12th I. V. C. Ferguson Jas. e. Sept. 10, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 11, 1864, trans, to Co. I, 12th I. V. C. Grundy Henry J. e. Aug. 26, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Gilbert Abner, e. Sept. 6, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Hoadley John, e. Aug. 28, '61, disd. Apr. 2i,'62,disab Herring John, e. Aug. 28, 1861, disd. to enter Naval Service. Hyde Elliott L. e. Aug. 4, 1861, kid. at Coffeeville, Miss., Dec. 5, 1862. Hough J. e. Aug. 17, 1861, m. c. Nov. 3, 1864. Hunter E. e. Aug. 28, 1861, re-enlisied as vet Dec. 30, 1863, trans, to Co. I, 12th I. V. C. Henney D. e. Aug. 8, '61, disd. April 28, '62, disab. Hiser John, e. Sept. 2, 1861, died at Pittsburg Land- ing, April 24. .862. Hill Peter O. e.Sept.5,'61, disd. to enter Naval Service. Hare Myron H. e. Sept. 11, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 30, 1863. trans, to Co. I, 12th I. V. C. Hyde E. B. e. Oct. 15, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Keyes F. B. e. Aug. 29, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3. 1864. Knox John, e. Sept. 11, '61, disd. Apr. 28, '62, disab. Leramer Fred'k, e. Aug. 30, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, 1864. Lobdeil Sylvanus J. e. Sept. 2, 1861, disd. July 10, '62, disab. Lund Omand, e. Sept. 6, 1861, disd. to enter Naval Service. Long Martin, e. Sept. 6, '61. disd to enter Naval Service. Lansing John, e. Sept. 2, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Lacey John, e. Oct. 15, 1861, re-enli-ted as vet Feb. 28, 1864, trans, to Co. I, 12th I. V. C. Manikuson Chas. e. Aug. 24, '61, m.o. Nov. 3, '64, Corpl. Movern Mathew, e. Aug. 15, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Miller Jas. H. e. Oct. 2. 1861, disd. to enter Naval Service. Miller S. S. e. Oct. 2, 1861, disd. to enter Naval Service. Norton A. H. e. Sept. 11, '61, m. o. Nov. 3, '64, Sergt. Nelson Ole, e. Sept. 4, '61, disd. to enter Naval Service. Nettleson D. M. e. Sept. 6, '61, m. o. Nov. 3, '64, Corpl. Preston Henry M. e. Aug. 28, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Phillips A. B. e. Aug. 8, 1861, died Randolph Forges, Tenn., Feb. 27, 1862. Peck Jesse H. e. Sept. 24, '61, disd. Apr. 2S,'62, disab. Powers N. H. e. Aug. 22, '61. disd. Aug. 18, '62, disab. Rosenkmns A C. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Simonds Daniel, e. Sept. 15, 1861, trans, to Co. H. Smith A. C. e. Sept. 6, 1861, died at Pittsburg Land. ing. April 26, 1862. Shine Chas. e. Aug. 26. 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 29, 1863, trans to Co. 1. 12th I. V. C. Stevens Jacob, e. Sept. 11, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864, as blacksmith. Stevens Silas B. e. Oct. 8, 1861, m, o. Nov. 3, 1864. Simison Boyd D. e. Oct. 15, 1861, trans, to Co. D, 23d I. V. I. Turk Henry, e. Aug. 28, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 29. 1863. Thomas E. H. e. Aug. 15, 1861, died Pittsburg Land- ing, Mch. 14. 1862. Verrell Jno.C.e.Aug.i7,'6i,disd.to enter Naval Service. Welches Aug. e. Sept. 2, '61, disd. to enter Naval Service. Warren Chas. Y. e. Aug. 29, '61, disd. Apr.28,'62,disab. Witchen Wm. e. Sept. 2, '61, disd. Feb. 26, '63, disab. Weed Wm. H. e. Aug. 26, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3. 1864. Warren Wm. H. e. Aug. 22,'6i, m.o. Nov. 3, 64, Corpl. RECRUITS. Arres Chas. H. e. Nov. 21, 1863, m. o. May 29, 1866. Avery Geo. D. e. Dec. 9, 1863, killed in action, Miss., Jan. 2. 1865. Billings Chas. E. e. Dec. 11, 1863, prmt. Chief Bugler, lioston Wm. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 15, 1865. Butterfield Alex. H. e. Nov. 15. 1862, m.o. Nov. 20, '65. Butterfield Wm. e. Nov. 20, 1863, m. o. May 29, 1866. as Sergt. Breese Dallas C. e. Jan. 10, 1864, m. o. May 29, 1866. Binder Fredk. e. Dec. 25, 1863, m. o. Aug. 22, 1865. Burnam Allen, e. Dec. 7, 1863, trans, to Co. H. Cleveland Geo. e. Oct. 19, 1861, disd. Aug. 5, 1862. Carter Jos. e. Aug. 13, 1861, prmt. Reg. Comsy. Sergt. Catagim Wm.'e. Oct. 10, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 3, 1863. Edget B. M. e. Dec. 18. 1S61, m.o. May 29, 1866. Ferguson John, e. Dec. 25, 1863, m. o. May 29, 1866. Fan ell Dennis, e. Nov. 15, 1862, m. o. Nov. 20, 1865. Tuquah H. e. Dec. 12, 1863, m. o. Oct. 6, 1865. Hyde Corbin E. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 15, 1865. Hoadley Chas. e. Nov. 23, 1863, m. o. May 29, 1866. Hunter William, e. Nov. 30, 1863, disd. Feb. 1, 1865. Harger Eugene, e: Dec. 12, 1863, m. o. Jan. 2, 1866. Hovey Arthur, e. Dec. 12, 1863, disd. May 25, '65, wds. Hyde Henry H. e. Oct. 19, 1861, m. o. May 29, 1866. Hunter Cyrus E. e. Oct. 22, '61, disd. Nov.28, 62, disab. Hunter William, e. Oct. 22, '61, disd.June 19, '62, disab. Hume R^'bt. C. e. Feb. 2, 1862. killed at Fort Henry, Tenn.. Feb. 6, 1862. Hyde Lycurgus, e. Jan. 1, 1862, killed near Moscow, Tenn., Feb. 6, 1862. Jagott Augustus, e. Nov. 14, 1863, m. o. May 29, 1866. Kaminke J. e. Nov. 14, 1863, m. o. July 18, 1865. Kossert Wm. e. Nov. 14, 1863, dishonorably discharged, April 17, 1866. Kersey Jas. A. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. May 29, 1866. Mitchell John J. e. Aug. 25, '62, disd. Feb. 26, '63, disab. Murphy Thos. C. e. Nov. 16, 1863, disd. Sept. 14, '64, disab. McGregor J. R. e.Nov.i6,'63,disd. for prmt. Feb.2,'64. McClure Samuel S. e. Dec. 7, 1863, m. o. May 29, 1865. Miller E. L. e. Jan. 4, 1863, m. o. May 29, 1865. Powers Edward, e. Aug. 13, 1862. Paulig August, e. Nov. 14, 1863, m. o. May 29, 1866. Patterson I. B. e. Nov. 28, 1863, m. o. May 24, 1865. Phillips Geo. A. e. Dec. 23, 1863, m. o. Sept. 9, 1865. Phillips John W. e. Dec.23, 1863. m. o. March 21, 1866. Petia Oliver, e. Jan. 7, 1864, died at Natchez, Miss., April 14, 1864. Stanley Levi, e. Nov. 24, '63, disd. for prmt. Feb.2,'64. Stiltson S. E. e. Sept. 15, 1862, m. o. lune 15, 1865. Signor A. J. e. Nov. 16. 1863, m. o. May 29. 1866. Signor W. H. e. Feb. 25, 1804. Sherlock Geo. Y. e. Jan. 2, 1864, m. o. Aug. 29, 1865. Van Court Rufus M. e. Dec.23, !863. m. o. May 29,'66. Welkish A. e. Nov. 14, 1863. m. o. May 29, 1866. Wood Gordon, e. Nov. 28, 1S63, sick at m. o. of regt. Wilhard L. L. e. Dec. 5, 1863. Widner John W. e. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. May 29, 1866. Wagner M. L. e. Sept. 30. '61, died at Natchez, .Miss., Mch. i3,'64,of wounds received in attempting to es- cape from guard. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 161 Company L. Benson John L. e. Sept. 9, 1861, trans, to naval service. Carothers Lewis, e. Sept. 10, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864. Wilson Newton, e. Sept. 8, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 31, 1863, trans, to Co. B, as consolidated. Company M. ' Captain Wm. E. Hapeman, com. First Lieutenant Co. I Aug. 27, 1S61. Promoted Captain May 16, 1862. Resigned Dec. 16, 1862. PRIVATES. Anderson David, e. Sept. 21, '61, died at- Benton Barracks, Sept. 6, 1863. Hammell Chas. e. Sept. 21, 1861, disd. Aug. 9, 1862. Hall Wm. H. e. Sept. 23, trans, to Co. L, and trans, to V. R. C, June 12, 1864. Brown Dwight A. e. Aug. 13, 1862. Smith Irving D. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 15, 1865. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Stephens A. A. e. Nov. 24, 1863. Willis Lewis K. e. Feb. 29, 1864, died' at Camp Butler, March 16, 1864. 4tJi Consolidated Cavalry. Company B. Ives John, e. Oct. n, 1864, m. o. Aug. 29, 1865. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Du Bray Francis, e. Sept. 3, 1864, sub. McNair Jas. e. Sept. 5, 1864, sub. Oth Cavalry. This Regiment was organized at Camp Butler, Nov. 19th, 1861. Moved in November to Shawneetown, 111.; in February, '62 to Paducah, Ky., thence to Columbus. Operated against Guerillas until Nov., '62, when it was assigned to Sherman's Corps. Joined in pursuit of Van Dorn after HQlly Springs raid. Was surprised in camp, March 29th, 1863 ; loss, 8 killed : 29 wounded, Was in Grierson's Expedition, Siege of Fort Hudson, Hatches' Expedition into Tennessee. Became Veter- ans March 30th, 1864. On returning, the Sixth was constantly on the move against the enemv through Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi, and was engaged in many small battles and skirmishes. At the Battle of Franklin the Sixth was hotly engaged. Mustered out Nov. 5th, 1865, at Selma, Ala. First Assistant Surgeon Josephus R. Corbus, com. Apr. - 10, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Company A. Arnold Samuel, e. March 24, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Bunch Thos. e. March 24, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Boston Thos. e. March 24, 1865, m. o. Aug. 25, 1865. Cluss Geo. E. e. March 16, 1865, deserted July 6, 1865. Holland J. P. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Owens Gifford, e. March 24, 1865, died. Osborn Wm. e. Feb. 24. 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Smith Chas. e. March 16, 1866, m. o. Aug. 21, 1865. Smith John, e. March 16, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Vied John, disd. May 30, 1865. Woodward P. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Company B. Barnes Samuel E. e. March 9, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Blalock Wm. H. e. March 1, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, '65. Beckman Wm e. March 1, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Baker F. M. e. Maich 1, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Bishop N. e. March 31, 1865, m. o. June 12, 1865. • BrusseU Jas. W. e. March 31, '65, deserted Aug.30,'65. Choat Ephraim, e. April 1, '65, m. o. Nov. s,'6s,Corpl. Fryman Jas. e. March 30, 186s, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Gates Jos. W. e. March 31, 1865, deserted Aug. 12, '65. Green Jos. P. e. March 31, 1865, m. o. Aug. 21, 1865. Holcolm Clayton, e. April 1, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865, as Sergt. Hurst Daniel A. e. March 31, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Kerr John L. e. March 31, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Loyd Geo. e. April 1, 1865. Lindsay J. L. e. March 31, 1865, deserted July 26, '65. McCord Robt. F, e. April 1, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1S65. Neid, orVeid, J. H. e, April 1, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, '65. Xelson Thos. e. April 1, 1865, deserted July 20, 1865. Nelson William, e. April 1, 1865, deserted July 20, '65. Reakler J. e. March 25, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Ramay D. B. e. April 1, 1865, deserted July 20, 1865. Tailor Jas. M. e. March 31, 1S65, deserted July 30, '65. Wolf Harry G. e. March 31, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Company D. Crulle Jas. K. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Welch Jas. e. March 14, 1865, m o. Nov. 5, 1865. Company H. Gunkle L. e. April 1, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Riley John, Jr. e. April 4, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Thadford D. A. e. April 3, 1865, m. o. June 13, 1865. Company I. Atkins Tas. R. e. Sept. 17, 1861. Murphy John, e. Sept. 17, 1861. Dowdy D. J. e. March 31, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Dodson Wesley, e. April 5, 1865, deserted July 19, '65. English Jas. e. March 31, 1865, deserted Aug. 15, 1865. Glass H. B. e. March 10, 1865, m. o. Sept. 22, 1865. Gorsham Thos. F. e. March 10, 1865, died at Paducah, Ky., April 3, 1865. Gandy J. A. e. April 5, 1865, deserted July 3, 1865. Hendricks B. e. March 15, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Hemphill C. A. e. March 10, 1865, died at Paducah, Ky , April 18, 1865. Harlow John, e. April 5, deserted July 19, 1865. Loyd Wm. e. March 10, 1865, deserted June 16, 1865. Nolan Wm. e. March 10, 1865, deserted June 20, 1865. Price Edwin, e. April 5, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Rector P. A..e. March 13, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Stanley Wm. e. March 15, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Sheppard A. e. March 10, 1865, deserted July 24, '65. Wallace T. W. e. April 4, 1864, deserted July 19, 1865. Williamson Geo. e. March 13, 1865, m. o. Sept. 27, '65. Webster Lindsay L. e. March 9, 1865, died at Paducah, Ky., April 5, 1865. Company K. Lewis Andrew J. e. March 10, 1865, Aug. 25, 1865. Tytle Jno.B.or J. e. March 15, '65, deserted, July i9,'65. Company L. Cole Jas. W. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Chellinger R. G. e. March 12, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Cooper [no. H. e. March 31, '65, deserted July 20, 1865. Cooper Wm. A. e. March 31. '65, deserted July 20, '65. Flanery Dan. e. March 9, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Maha N. e. March g, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Phenix Fred. e. March 9, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Shelton Thos. J. e. March 9, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Todd Wm. D. e. March 9, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Williams D. H. e. March 21,1865, in. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Company M. Baggett Geo. W. e. March 10, 1865, died at Eastport, Miss., June 25, 1865. Baggett Jno. H. or W. e. March io,'6s, m. o. Nov. s'6s. Bogg Jno. H. e. Feb. 7, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Johnson Jas H., Sr. e. March 21, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, '65. Johnson Jas. H., Jr. e. March 21, 1865, m.o. Nov. 5, '65. McLemore, e. March 16, L865, deserted Oct. 20, 1865. Martin Jas. e. March 31, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Ritchie Jno. e. April 1, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Sh-pard Louis, e. Apr.l 3, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. Wilson Win. H. e. March 21, 1865, m. o. Nov. 5, 1865. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Benson John e. March 9. 18^5. Bowlin Franklin, e. March 10, 1865, m. o. May 30, '65. Barrett G. e. March 24, 1865. Baker T. L. e. March 16, 1865. Brown Wm. H. e. April 11, 1865. Cochran Jno. e. March 31, 1865, m. b. May 21, 1865. Flanders Arthur, e. March 24, 1865. Hays Jos. L. e. March 9, 1865. Harrison Jefferson, e. March n, 1865. Hirshbarger J. D. e. March 31, 1865, m.o. June 8, 1865. 162 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR ROECRD. Hogan Jas. e. March 21, 1865. Henley Eli M.e. March 16, 1865. Hughes Thos. e. April 12, 1865. Jones Wm. C. e. March 21, 1865. Kernel S. C. e. April 1, 1865, m. o. Langsteiu M. e. March 3, 1865. Madden M e. March 31, 1865. Osterstron Jno. e. Feb. 27, 1865. Riley Chas e. March 9, 1865. e. March 30, 1865. e. March 9, 1865. :. March 10, 1865. e. March 21, 1865. May 11, 1865. Wilson Geo. White Ch: Wright Jo Wilson C. 4 th Coi'ali'y. Was organized by Col. William Pitt Kellog at Camp Butler, and mustered into United States service, Oct. 13. 1861, having 1,141 officers and men. Its operations were at Cape Girardeau, Birds Point, New Madrid, Mo., and Island No. 10, after which it moved by Ten- nessee river to Hamburg Landing, Tenn. It partici- pated in the siege of Corinth and battle of Farmington. After the evacuation of Corinth it guarded railroad. It was at battles of Iuka and Corinth. It was in pur- suit of Price on several occasions, capturing prisoners and having skirmishes, several of which amounted to real battles. The Seventh was on Grierson's celebrated raid thrcugh the enemy's country to Baton Rouge, La. After capture of p ort Hudson and Vicksburg moved to Memphis and thence into Tennessee, having several encounters with the rebel Gens. Chalmers and Forrest. Sept. 30, 1864, was assigned to Gen. Hatches' cavalry' 1 and for months was on the most active duty in Central Tennessee and Northern Alabama, first against For- rest's cavalry, and thence against Hood's fleeing army. January 13, 1865, 199 men and officers only reported for duty. Thirty da^s before 450 men reported for duty. In three weeks th; regiment was swelled to 1,600 men by recruits. Oct. 20, 1865, was mustered out at Nash- ville; discharged at Springfield, 111., Nov. 17, 1865. Second Assistant Surgeon A lson J. Gilbert, com. May 29. 1863. Dismissed Sept. 5, 1864. Company A. Booth Jas. J. e. "ch. 11, 1865, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Baldwin Chas. W e. Mch 11, 1S65, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Company B. Carmony Abraham, e. Mch. 9, 1865, m. o. Nov. 4,1865. Harner Elias. e. Mch. 9, 1865, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Company C. Captain David S. Porter, e. as Sergeant, Sept. 2, 1861. Re .enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, 1864. Promoted First Lieutenant, Dec. 12, 1863. Promoted Captain Oct. 15. 1864. Mustered out Nov. 4, 1865. First Lieutenant Robt. D. McCord, e. as Sergeant, >ept. 2,1861. Re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 10, 1864. Promoted First Sergeant, then First Lieutenant Oct. 15, 1864. Mustered out Nov. 4, 1865. PRIVATES. Fuller Franklin, e. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Meyers Peter C. e. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Pair Jos. e. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865, as Sergt. Almey Jas. C. e. Xov. 17, 1863, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Austin A. F. e. Feb. 864, m. o. Sept. 23, 1863. Baker Caleb, e. Mch. r 1S65, m. o. Sept. 23. 1865. Cross Jas. e. Aug. 15, 02, m. o. July 12. 1865. Dewey Jos. F. e. Aug :5, 1862, m. o. luly 12, 1865. Dibble Leroy, e. Aug. , 1862, m. o. July 12, (865. Dewey Chas. L. e. De 31, '63, in arrest at m. o. Regt. Daw Chas. H. e. Aug. -9, 1862, kid. Coffeeville, Miss., Dec. 15, 1862. Dewey Hilliard, e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Lagrange, Tenn., Feb. 22, 1862. Eckert Isaac, e. Jan. 11, 1862, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Eckert John, e. Jan. it, 1862, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Eels Jackson L. e. Sept. 16, 1862, sub. mustered into some other regt. Fish Alonzo L. e. Aug. 25, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Fitzsimmons Jas. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Fuller Joshua, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Hill J. F. e. Mch. 29, 1864, m. o. May 26, 1865. Johnson W. L. R. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65, as First Sergt. Johnson Jas. S. e. Aug. 13, 1862, died Andersonville prison. May 30, 1864. Johnson Allen E. e. Jan. 11, 1864, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Lewis Reuben, e. Aug. 16, 1862, died Andersonville prison, Oct. 8, 1864. McCord Sam'l L. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65, as Sergt. Mitchell Aaron, e. Sept. 20, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Meyers Enas, e. Feb. 8, 1862, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Murry John, e. Dec. 31. 1863, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. McKeen J. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Macomber Wm. S. e. Nov. 27, 1862, m. o. Oct. 7, 1865. Martin Wm. e. Jan. 11, 1864, m. o. July 22, '65, was prisnr war. Munger J. B. e. Aug. 14,1862, died at Lagrange. Tenn., April 3, 1863. Mercer Robt. e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Lagrange. Tenn. April 11, 1863. Meyers Urban, e. Mch. 10, 1865, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Phillips N. O. e. Aug. 19, 1862, m. o. July 12. 186s. Poland Willis I. e. Jan. 11. 1864. m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Porter Jas. S. e. Dec. 31, 1863, died at Eastport, Miss., Feb. 28, 1865. Swap A. E. e. Aug. 25. 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Stephenson J. W. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. SpraugueC. H. e. Nov. 17, 1863, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Sanborn I. Q. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Stephenson John M. e. Aug. 13, '62, disd. Apr. 8, '63, disab. Stotler Wm. e. Dec. 31, 1863. m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Stevens Finlay, e. Feb. 16. 1865. m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Towner Daniel M. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Towner Jas. F. e. Feb. 16, 1865. m. o. Tuly 12. 1865. Wallace Robt. e. Aug. 13,1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. Wilcox L. B. e. Oct. 7, 1S62, m. o. July 12, 1865. Witcraft Isaiah, e. Jan. 11, 1864, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Worsley L. I. e. Feb. 16, 1865, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Company E. Pease John, e. Feb. 23, 1865, m.o. Nov. 4,'6s, as Sergt. Company F. Copland L. W. e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865. Tikon Jos. H. e. Oct. 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 19,1865. Company H. Ward Samuel N. e. March 14, 1865, m. o. Nov. 4, '65. Company I. Whitmore J. C. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Sept. 25, 1865. Company M. Jackson John D. e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. or Nov. 4, 1865. UXASSIGNED RECRUITS. Black Chas. e. Oct. 11, 1864. Brenner Henry, e. Oct. 11, 1864. Heiner Klias, e. Mch. 9, 1865. Halpin Wm. H. e. Mch. 11, 1865. Whetmore J. C e. Feb. 21, . 8th Cavalry. The 8th Cavalry was organized at St. Charles, Sept., 1861, by Col. J. F Farnsworth. October, moved to Washington, D. C, and operated in Virginia, and was in many engagements, including Manasas, battles of Peninsuls Antietam, etc., etc. Was in advance of Army of Potomac in fall of 1862; loss, 29 killed; 71 wounded; 20 missing. During campaign of 1863 was in some 25 engagements and skirmishes ; loss, 23 killed; 115 wounded, and 57 missing. Was mustered out at Benton Barracks, Mo., July 17th, 1865. Company K. First Lieutenant Wayland Trask, e. as First Sergeant Sept. 7, 1861 Promoted Second Lieutenant Jan. 28, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant June 29, 1863. Term expired Sept. 18, 1864. First Lieutenant Geo. C. Hupp, e. as Sergeant Sept. 17, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 1, 1864. Pro- moted Segond Lieutenant Sept. 18, 1864. Pro- . i ft] Judge T Lyle Dickey OTTAWA LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 165 moted First Lieutenant May 8, 1865. Mustered out July 17, 1865. Second Lieutenant Geo. R. Wells, e. Sept. 7, 1862. Promoted Hospital Steward. Re. enlisted as vete- ran, non-commissioned staff, Jan. 1, 1864. Pro- moted Second Lieutenant May 8, 1865. Mustered out July 17, 1865. Corpl. Hiram H. Wells, e. Sept. 4, 1861, died at Alex- andria, Va., July 27, 1862. PRIVATES. Bailey Matthew, e. Sept. 7, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 20, 1862, m. o. July 17, 1865, as Sergt. Bates Wm. e. Sept. 7, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 20, 1863, m. o. July 17, 1865, as Sadler. Beal Wm. e. Sept. 7, i86r, re-enlis.ed as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 17, 1865. George Daniel G. e. Sept. 7, 1861. George Abram, e. Sept. 7, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 17, 1865. Wells Solomon A. e. Sept. 7, 1861, disd. Aug. 14, .'62, disab. RECRUITS. Minnigus Jos. e. Oct. 5, 1864, m. o. July 17, 1865. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Cody Richard, e. Oct. 24, 1864. Cane Edward, e. Oct. 18, 1864. Davis Wm. e. Oct. 24, 1864. Dillon Michael, e. Oct. 14, 1864. Duff Jno. B. e. March 7, 1864. Gleason W. e. Oct. 18, 1864. Harris C. O. e. Oct. 18, 1864. Jones Thos. e. Oct. 14, 1864. -' Meachom Geo. e. Oct. 14, 1864. McKenzie Henry, e. Oct. 18, 1864. Rourk Edward, e. Oct. 14, 1864. Ryan Thos. e. Oct. 14, 1864. Rozerga A. e. Oct. 18, 1864. Smith Jas. e. Oct. 14, 1864. 11th Cavalry. The Illinois Reports give no history of the 14th Cav- alry. Company A. Henderson Hamilton, e. March 13, 1864, missing in ac- tion since Aug. 3, 1864. Owens Wm. e. Dec. 22, 1863, absent without leave at m. o. of regt. Company B. Ammon John. Baldwin Ervin, e. Feb. 16, '64, m. o. July 3i,'6s, Corpl. Brooks Wm. H. e. Feb. 12, 1864, m.o. July 31. 1865. Bryan Thos. e. Feb. 15, 1864, m. o. July 31,1865. Clark Thos. e. Jan. 4, 1864, absent sick at m. o. of regt. Cox Jno. e. Feb. 6, 1864, absent sick at m. o. of regt. Dorr John, e. Feb. n, 1864, m. o. July 31, 1865, Sergt. Foot Fred. J. e. Dec. 26, 1863, m. o. June 22, 1865. Pearson A. C. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. July 31, 1865. Shultz Wm. e. Feb. 12, 1864, m. o. July 31, 1865. Sutton J. e. Feb. 29, 1864, died at Pulaski, Tenn., May 5, '865. Wells Jas. R. e. Feb. 25, 1864, captured May 31, 1864, at Macon, Ga., not heard from since. Company C. Sergt. Jno. B. Day, e. Sept. 20, 1862, m. o. July 31, '65, as 1st Sergt. PRIVATES. Kelley Jno. e. Oct. 10, '62, accidentally kid. Feb. 5, '63. Maurer J. L. e. Oct. 10, 1862, died at Nashville, Tenn., July 3, 1864, wds. Natinges £. A. Feb. 20, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865. Beckwith L. e. Feb. 26, 1864, died at Camp Nelson, Ky., May 16, 1864. Crimigan Thos. e. Jan. i8,'64, m.o. July i2,'65, pris.war. Coleman Geo. e. Jan. n, 1864, died at Annapolis, Md., Oct. 31, 1864. Gunning Jos. Jan. 11, '64, m.o. July 14, 1865, pris. war. Graves S. A. e. March 21, 1864, m. o. July 31, 1865. Moore Thos. K. e. Feb. 29, 1864, m. o. July 31, 1865. ™% McCormack A. e. Feb. 23, 1864, m. o. July 31, 1865. Robinson Geo. e. Feb. 29, 1864, missing since Aug. 3, 1864, supposed dead. Sweeney Barrett, Feb. 29/64, m. o. July 8,'6s, pris.war. Shields Wm. B. e. Feb. 23, 1864 m. o. July 31, 1865. Tuay Patrick, e. Jan. 2s, 1864, m. o. July 31, 1865. Underhill E.e. Jan. 12, '64, died at Chattanooga, Tenn., July 19, 1864. Weaver Jas. B. e. Feb. 28, 1864, m. o. June 17, 1865. Company D. McKinney Jno. e. Dec. 19, 1863, m. o. July "31, 1865, never reported to Co. Marlvet Jos. A. e. Feb. 25. 1864, died at Camp Mason, Ky., June 6, 1864. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Flapperd M. e. Dec. 18, 1863. Lanniger C. S. deserted. Lisler Wm. H. rejected. Trampeter Frank. 15th Cavalry. No history of 1 5th Cavalry found in Adj utant General's Reports. Company L. Captain Wm. Ford, com. Dec. 1, i86r. Term expired Jan. 9, 1865. First Lieutenant Jno. F. Maiiner, com. Dec. 1, 1861. Resigned July 8, 1862. First Lieutenant Jno. King, com. Second Lieutenant Dec. 1, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant July 8, 1862. Honorably discharged March 12, 1865. Second Lieutenant M. F. F-iirchild, com. July 8, 1862. Mustered out April 22, 1863. Second Lieutenant Geo. H. Hunter, com. April 22, '63. Mustered out at consolidation. First Sergt. E. J. Cobleigh, e. Dec. 6, 1861, as private, disd. for prmt. in 1st Ala. Cav., May 19, 1864. Sergt. J. R. Yost, e. Dec. 2, '61, disd. June 7, '62, disab. Sergt. Jas. C. Swift, e. Nov.2o,'6i,disd. for prmt. in 1st Ala. Cav., March, 1863. Sergt. Chas.SD. Miller, e. Nov. 20, 1861, disd. June 23, 1862, disab. Corpl. P. A. Butterfield, e. Oct. 23, 1861, disd. June 27, 1862, disab. Corpl. Elisha E. Rockwood, e. Oct. 20, 1861, disd. June 23, 1862, disab. Corpl. Geo. Bosworth, e.'Dec. 24, 1861, disd. May 23, 1862, disab. Corpl. Hiram Higby, e. Nov. 10, 1861, disd. June 27, 1862, disab. Corpl. Samuel Brumback, e. Oct. 23, 1861, m. o. Jan.9, '65, as.pnvate. PRIVATES. Barnard Thomas, e. Jan. 23, 1862, disd. June] 27, '62, disab. Batten Jas. e. Jan. 16, 1862, m. o. Feb. 13, 1865. Berkhimer M. e. Nov. 19, 1861, disd. June 7, '62, disab. Barber John S. e. Dec. 21, 1861, disd. April, '62, disb. Barber John L. e. Feb. 20, 1862, trans, to 10th 111. Cav., as consolidated. Cole i has. H. e. Jan. 16, 1862, trans, to 10th 111. Cav. Cothrien D. e. Dec. 27, 1861, m. o. Jan. 9, '65, Corpl. Canders C. J. e. Jan. 2, 1862, m. o. Jan. 9, 1865. Dudley H. S. e. Nov. 16, 1861, m. o. Jan. 27, 1865. Dowell Alex. e. Dec. 9, 1861, disd. June 13, '62. disab. Everhart Wm. e. Jan. 18, 1862, trans, to 10th 111. Cav., as consolidated. Fredenburgh I. H. e. Nov 19, 1861, disd. June 23, '62, disab. Ford Jos. e. Dec. 3, 1861, Corpl., disd. for prmt. in 1st Ala. Cav., October, 1863. Hanna A. J. e. Nov. 25, 1861, disd. June 27, '62, disab. Horner Geo. B. e. Oct. 30, '61, disd.June 23, '62, disab. Harris A. C. e. Nov. 9, 1861, disd. April, 1862, disab. Harris Geo. W. e. Dec. 7, 1861, disd.June 27/62, disab. Holloway Lewis, e. Jan. 8, '62, disd. Feb. ig,'63,disab. Lammey Thos. e. Jan. 16, 1861, trans, to 10th 111. Cav., as consolidated. Lammey Wm. e. Jan. 16, 1861, trans, to 10th 111. Cav., as consolidated. Lee John H. e. Nov. 30, 1861, died at Corinth, Miss., Sept. 13, 1862. Larson Austin, e. Dec. 27, '61,'disd. Mar. n, '63. disab. Lawrence Dan. e. Jan. 9, 1862, m. o. Jan. 9, 1865. 166 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Lewis Wm. A. e. Dec. 7, 1861, m. o. Jan. 9, 1865. Lewis Geo. e. Jan. i8,'62, tians. 10th I. V. C. as consol. Moore Benj. F, e. Nov. 11, 1861, m. o. Jan. 9, 1865. Nickell Lucian R. e. Jan. 25, '62, trans, to 10th I. V. C. as consolidated. Norton M V. B. e. Feb. 1, '62, disd. April, 1862, disab. Osman Austin, e. Dec. 27, 1861, m. o. Jan. 9, 1865, Painter Jackson, e. Nov. 30, 1861, disd. April, '62, disab. Painter Uriah, e. Nov. 9, '61, m. o. Jan. 9, 1865, Corpl, Place E. D. e. Oct. 19, 1861, m. o. Jan. 9, 1865, Sergt. Pratt Jno. e. Dec. 21, 1861. disd. May 14, 1862. disab. Rushmore C. B. e. Oct. 3o,'6i. disd. Nov. 16, '62, disab. Riley Jno. A. e. Dec. 17, '61, disd. May 14, 1862, disab. Rowe E. M. e. Dec. 21, 1862, m. o. Jan. 9, 1865. Roath Levi,e. Dec. 5, 1861, trans, to Reg. Band. Starrett E. e. Dec. 27, '61, m.o. Jan. 9, 1865, as saddler. Shober Jno. F. e. Feb. 1, 1861, trans, to 10th I. V. C. as consolidated. Sommers Wm. H. e. Jan. 31, '62,prmt. Hospital Stew- ard 53d I. V. I. Will Edwin, e. Oct. 20, 1861, disd. April, 1862, disab. Ward Julius S. e. Dec. 10, '61, Sergt., disd. July, 1864. for promotion in 56th U. S. C. I. Wellman Orlow, e. Jan. 16, '62, trans, to 10th I. V. C. as consolidated. RECRUITS. Adams Hiram, e. Nov. 20, 1861. m. o. Jan. 9, 1865. Breese Robt. e. Aug. 21, 1862, disd. June 24/64, Corpl. Brumbach N. W. e. Feb. 19, '62, trans, to 10th I. V. C. Bosworth M. J. e. Aug. 21, m. o. July 27, 1865. Benedict Geo. W. e. Sept. 2, trans, to 10th I. V. C. as consolidated. Badger Jos. J.e. Dec. 14, '63, m. o. June 9, 1865, Corpl. Cummings Chas. F. e. Sept. 8, '62, disd. for promotion in 60th U. S.C. I. Croker Edw'd, e. Feb. 22, '62, trans, to 10th I. V. C, Dec. s, 1864. Cumminqs Wm. H. e. Aug. 21, 1862, trans, to Invalid Corps, July 13, 1862. Francis Geo. W. e. Aug. 21, 1862, disd. for disab. Ford S. J. e. Aug. 21, '62, trans, to Co. F, 10th I. V. C. Forrest Wm. W.e.Aug. 2i,'62, trans. Co.K, 10th I.V.C. Frederick Ew'd,e. Dec. i4,'63, trans. Co. M, 10th I.V.C. Greenslit John, e. March 25, 1862, Corpl. disd. for pro- motion in 60th U. S. C. I., May 13, 1864. Gord Niles H.e. Feb. 8, trans, to 10th I. V. C. Jordan John, e. Aug. 21, captured and exchanged. Judd Demos, e. Aug. 30, disd. for disab. Johnson Thos. e. Feb. 22. m. o. March 31, 1865. Jordon Thos e. Aug. 21, trans to Co. F, 10th I. V. C. Keoler Albright, e. Nov. 8, '61, disd. Oct. is,'62, disab. King Mark, e. Sept. 8, '62, Corpl., trans, to Co. D, 10th I. V. C. Kingsley Alonzo, e. Aug. 21, trans, to Co. F, 10th I. V. C. Leonard Jos. A. e. Oct. 16, 1861, died at Ottawa, 111., Nov. 23, 1864. Leland Geo. M. e. Mch. 1, 1862, Sergt., trans, to Un- assigned Recruits, 10th I. V. C. as consld. Morgan Jas. W. e. Aug. 30, prmt. Sergt. Maj. 60th U. S. I. C. Miller Harrison J. e. Feb. 22, 1862, Sergt., trans, to Unassigned Recruits, 10th I. V. C. as consld. O'Brien Jas. e. Aug. 21, 1862, trans, to Co. F, 10th I. V. C. Porter Sam'l W. e. Sept. 3, prmt. Sergt. Maj. Putnam Wm. C. e. Aug. 21, disd. Mch. 23, '63, disab. Phelps Edward A. e. Sept. 6. Houndsone Richard, e. Aug. 21, m. o. June 22, 1865. Smith Wilson Lee, e. Oct. 8, 1861, m. o. Jan. 9, 1865. Smith Jos. e. Aug. 21, 1862, trans, to Inv. Corps, July 13, 1865. Tupper Frank, e. Feb. 17, 1862, disd. for promotion in First Ala. Cav., Mch., 1864. Thomson Hans, e. Feb. 12, 1861, trans, to 10th I. V. C. Unassigned. Van Stillwagner J. e. Dec. 14, 1863, died at home, Nov. — , 1864. Whitehead F. W.e.Feb. 21, '62, disd. June 27,'62,disab. Wells Enos S. e. Sept. 8, disd. Nov. 15, 1864, disab. Willis S. S. e. Aug. 21, 1862, trans, to Inv. Corps, July 13, 1863. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Burk Thos. e. Sept. 27, 1864. Osborn R. H. e. Sept. 20, 1864. Miscellaneous Cavalry. (Arranged by Regiments.) 3d Cavalry. Adams Washington, e. Jan. 19, 1865, trans, to Co. D, as consolidated. 3d Consolidated Cavalry. Colwell Geo. e. Feb. 1, 1865, m. o. Oct. 10, 1865. Frost Francis, e. Feb. 1, 1865. Eastham Jas. e. Jan. 23, 1865, deseited June 26, 1865. Foster Wm. e. March 5, 1865. Goode Patrick, e. March 31, 1865. Hopton Jas. e. April 13, 1865. Leech Robt. e. Oct. 8, 1864, d,ied at Camp Butler, 111., Nov. 20, 1864. Murphy Wm. e. March 18, 1865. Smith Jas. F. e. Oct. 8, 1865, m. o. May 21, 1865. 9th Cavalry. Thompson Henry B. e. Jan. 30, '65, m. o. Oct. 31, '65. Knight D. H. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Aug. 26, 1865. Corbin Hibbin S. e. July 22, 1865. Barker Jas. e. March 13, 1865. Brown Jno. D. e. Feb. 28, 1865. Davis Albert, e. April 12, 1865. Griffin Geo. W. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. May 29, 1865. Hamlin Edward, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. May 11, 1S65. Johnson Wm. e. Feb. 25, 1865. McMannus Michael, e. Feb. 24, 1865. Preston Hiram, e. Feb. 22, 1865, disd. May 11, 1S65. Ross John W. e. Jan. 21, 1865. Van Clere Jesse, e. March 13, 1865. 10th Cavalry. Lawrence John, e. Nov. 28, 1864, rejected by board. Martin John, e. Oct. 24, 1864. Murry Richard, e. Oct. 24, 1864. McDonald Alex. e. Oct. 24, 1864. Sutton Thomas, e. Oct. 24, 1864. Wilson John, e. Oct. 24, 1864. Ilth Cavalry. Mantion Dewitt F.e. Feb. 18, 1865, m. o. Sept. 30, '65. Powers Albert C. e. Feb. 18, 1865, m. o. Sept. 30, 1865. Smith John W. e. Feb. 23, 1865, m. 8. Sept. 30, 1865, as Saddler. Alden Frank, e. Feb. 21. 1865. Cawlev Francis, e. Oct. 21, 1864. King John, e. March 10, 1865. 12th Cavalry Consolidated. First Lieutenant Andrew J. Norton, com. Second Lieu- tenant Co. I, 4th Cavalry Consolidated, May 2, 1864. Transferred to this Company July 14, 1865. Mustered out May 29, 1866. Miller Jacob, e. Oct. 7, 1864. Paul John. e. Aug. 23,';i864. Russell Wm. F. e. Jan. 5, 1864. 13th Cavalry. Brenning Jacob, e. Oct. 22, 1864. Durham Andrew J. Smith Wm. 17th Cavalry. King Geo. W. e. Dec. 4, 1863, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865. Rawlings Jas. F. e. Oct. 10, 1864. 1st Artillery. The Adjutant General's Reports, furnish no history for Battery C. Col. Chas. Houghtaling. com. Captain Co. C, April 18, 1861. Promoted Major, Jan. 16, 1863. Promoted Colonel Aug. 20, 1864. Mustered out (as Major) June 14. 1865. Major Chas. C. Campbell, com. Captain Campbell Artillery July 21, 1861. Promoted Major of 1st Artillery Oct. 23, 1861. Resigned Feb. 25, 1863. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 167 Company A. Flynn Patrick, e. Dec. 19, i86r, m. o. July 10, 1865. Company B. Graham John, e. Sept. 16, 1861, assigned to new Co. A. Company C. Captain Mark H. Prescott, com. First Lieutenant, Aug. 1, 1861. Promoted Captain Jan. 16, 1863. Re- signed Nov. 26, 1864. Captain Jos. R. Channel, e. as Sergeant July 30, 1861. Promoted Jr. Second Lieutenant Jan 16, 1863. Pro- moted Sr. First Lieutenant Nov. n, 1863. Pro- moted Captain Nov. 26, 1864. Mustered out June 12, 1865. First Lieutenant Edw'd M. Wright, com. Aug. 1, 1861. Resigned Sept. 9, 1863. First Lieutenant Stephen G. Grubb, e. as Quarter Master Sergeant Aug. 26, 1861. Promoted Jr. Sec- ond Lieutenant Jan. 16, 1863. Promoted Jr. First Lieutenant Nov. 11, '63. Mustered out June 12, '65. First Lieutenant Palmer F. Scovel, e. as First Sergeant Aug. 26, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Nov. 18, 1863. Promoted Sr. Second Lieutenant Nov. n, 1863. Promoted Sr. First Lieutenant, Nov. 26, 1864. Mustered out as Second Sr. Lieutenant, June 12, '65. Second Lieutenant Francis M. Lane, e. as Seigeant July 30, 1861. Commissioned Second Lieutenant, but not mustered. Died near Ripley ,0. , Aug. 15, '64. Sergt. Geo. C. Wolford, July 30, 1861, disd. Aug. 8, '64. Sergt LynusS. Warner,e.Aug. 12, '6i, m.o. Sept. 24, '64. Corpl. Chester P. Whitman, e. Aug. 18, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Nov. 19, 1863, m. o. June 12, 1865. Corpl. Francis G. Wheeler, e. Aug. 23, 1861, deserted July 29, 1862. Corpl. Philip G. Denny, e. Aug. 18, 1863, re-enlisted as vet. Nov. 18, 1863, m. o. June 12, 1865. Corpl. Josiah Bagby,e. Aug. 26, '61, m. o. Sept. 24, '64. Corpl. Geo. W. Cooper, e. Aug. 26, 1861, Sergt. kid. at Stone River, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862. Corpl. Chas. Strethorn, e. July 30, 1861, disd. Aug. 8, 1864, as Sergt., term expired. Corpl. Wm. Mclntyre, e. Sept. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Nov. 28, 1863, m. o. June 12, 1865, as Sergt. Corpl. Robert M. Gibson, e. Aug. 20, 1861, re enlisted as vet. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865, at Sergt. Bugler L. Richardson, e. Aug. i8,'6i,m. o. Aug. 30, '64. Artificer Milton Hampton, e. July 30, 1861, disd. Aug. 8, 1864, term expired. Artificer Frederick Grisho, e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Sept. 24, 1864. Artificer R. E. Edgecomb, e. Dec. 25, 1861, m. o. Dec. 30, 1864. PRIVATES. Adrich Owen J. e. Sept. 8, 1861, m. o. Sept. 24, 1864. Bourne John B. e. Aug. 18, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Nov. 18, 1863, m. o. June 12, 1865, as Corpl. Blackmore Henry, e. Aug. 18, '61, m. o. Sept. 24, 1864. Bonneville Lafayette, e. Aug. 18, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Burns Cornelius, e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Sept. 24, 1864. Burns George, e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Sept. 24, 1864. Bittil Thomas, e. Oct. 9, 1861, disd. Oct. 31, 1864. Corle Jos. e. Aug. 18, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 1, 1864, as Corpl., kid. in N. C, March 19, 186s. Channell M. V. B. e. July 30, 1861, died at Murfrees- boro, Tenn., Feb. 25, 1863, wds. Charron John, e. Sept. 3, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 2, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Corle R. S. e. Sept. 8, 1861, m. o. Sept. 24, 1863, Corpl. Cole Irvin, e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Sept. 24, 1864. Cottoo James, e. Sept. 8, 1861, disd. March 6, 1863. Cahner Martin, e. Aug. 18, 1861, trans, to Inv. Corps, April 10, 1864. Cameron John, e. July 30, i86i,disd. Sept. 25, 1861. Dobson Wm. E. e. Aug. 18, 1861. Dallas Archibald, e. Aug. 18, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Nov. 18, 1863, m. o. June 12, 1865, as Corpl. Davis James B. e. Aug. 18, 1861, disd. May 8, 1862. Fullerton Morris, e. July 30, 1861, died at Bird's Point, Mo., Jan. s, 1862. Frost Rollin L. e. July 30, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 3, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Fitzsimmons Thomas A. e. Aug. 24, '61, Corpl., died in Georgia, July 26, 1864, wds. Green George, e. Aug. 18, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 20, 1863, m. o. June 12, 1865. Gamble Pomeroy, e. Aug. 18, 1861, died at Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 22, 1863. Gregg David R.e. July 3o,'6i,disd. March 31, '63, disab. Girard John, e. Sept. 3, 1861, m. o. Sept. 24, 1864. Harding Wm. R. e. Aug. 18, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Nov. 19, '63, Corpl., kid. in N. C, March 19, 1865. Hathaway Geo. e. July 30, '61, re-enlisted as vet. Nov. 20, 1863, m. o. June 12, 1865. Hamilton Thomas, e. Sept. 8, 1861, disd. Feb. 27, 1862. Howe Henry, e. Aug. 18,1861. died at Bird's Point, Mo., Nov. 6, 1861. Jones Cora, e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Sept. 24, 1864. Leary Michael, e. Aug. 22, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Dec. 17, 1863, m. o. June 12, 1865. Larkins Ira S. e. Oct. 21, 1861, disd. Oct. 31, 1864. Marchington Philip, e Aug. 18, 1861, m.o. Sept. 24, '64. Perry David A. e. Aug. 20, 1861, disd. March 13, 1862. Pettigrew John, e July 30,1861, re-enlisted as vet. Nov. 20, 1863, m. o. June 12, 1865, as Corpl. Patterson P. e. Aug. 20, 1861, died at Bird's Point, Mo., Oct. 1, 1861. Reed Sam'l J. e. July 30, 1861, disd., term ex. Robinson Isaiah, e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Sept. 24, 1864. Shearer D. M. e. Aug. 3, 1861, re- enlisted as vet. Nov. 18, 1863, m. o. June 12, 1865. Still Geo. e. July 30, i86i,disd. Sept. 29, 1864. Stroube Chas. J. e. Aug. 7, 1861, deserted Mch. 29, '63. Stephens Wm. M. e. Aug. 18, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 23, '64, m. o. June 12, '65. as Co. Q.M. Sergt. Smith Asbury, e. July 30, 1861, kid. at Stone River, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862. Stein F. e. July 30, 1861, re-enlisted as vet.,Nov. 23, 1863, m. o. June 12, 1865. Sutler Benj. e. July 30, 1861, died at Nashville, Tenn., July 12, 1864. Shaul Cornelius, e. Aug. 18, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Nov. 18, 1863, m. o.June 12, 1865. Shuler Lewis, e. Sept. 12, 1861, deserted Sept. 27, 1861. Tuttle Benj. D. e. Aug. 18, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Nov. 23, m. o. June 12, 1865. Van Buren Peter, e. Aug. 18, 1861, disd. Mch. 13, '63. Vincent Deforest, e. July 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Villereux Frank G. e. Sept. 8, 1861. m.o. Sept. 13, '64. Vincent Louis, e. Sept. 25, 1861, disd. Oct. 31, 1864. Ward Jas. M. e. July 30, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Wormstrum John, e. July 30, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Wilkinson Alex, e. July 30, 1861, disd. July 9, 1862. Wildey John, e. Sept. 6, 1821, kid. at Stone River, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862. RECRUITS. Allen Jeremiah, e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865. Allen Henry, e. Nov. 7, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. Bickford Owen, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865. Breese John H. e. Aug. 22, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Blanton Win. P. e. Mch. 10, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Ball Dennis R. e. July 23, 1862, disd. Apr. 23, '64, disab. Bennett John C. e. Aug. 22. 1861, kid. at Stone River, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862. Clark John L. e. Aug. 7, 1861, m.o. June 12/65, wag'r. Campbell Martin, e. July 16, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Campbell Philip, e. Aug. 7, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Carpenter Peter, e. Aug. 11, 1861, in. o. June 12, 1865. Corle Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865. Corle B. P. e. Feb. 27, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Clancy N. e. Sept. 30, 1864, m.o. June 12, 1865. Clayton M. U. e. Oct. 6, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Crane S. e. Sept. 1, 1862, kid. Bentonyille, N. C.,Nov. 7, 1862. Carpenter Squire, e. Aug. 21, 1861, died Mound City, 111., Nov. 7, 1862. Fhley Adam, e. Aug. n, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Ehley Anthony, e. Feb. 27, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Ehe Philip, e. Feb. 24, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Forbes Asahel, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865, as Artificer. Ferry Jos. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865. Frick Jacob, e. teb. 2, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Colder John C. e. Feb. 26, 1861, on furlough at m. o. of Regt. Gilbert Roland, e. Nov. 2, '61, m. o. June 12, '65, Corpl. Hall Frank, e, July 23, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865. Harding Geo. W. e. Feb. 15, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Hamilton Alex, e. July 18, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Hoyt John A. e. Nov. 9, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Hall E. P. e. Feb. 27, 1861, m. o. July e i, 1865. Holly John, e. Feb. 26, 1861. Herrington Jas. S. e. Oct. 6, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Hudson Edw. G. e. Oct. 2, 1864, m. o May 23, 1865. Jordon Wm. H. e. Oct. 1, 1861, m. o. July 16, 1865. Keegan Robt. E. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865. Keiner Wm. e. Mch. 7, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. 168 LA 8ALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. Keibler Louis, e. Feb. 24, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Kutice Peter, e. Feb. 24, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Klingstone Michael, e. Sept. 29,1861, died at Savan- nah. Ga., April 15, 1865. Limfor Robt. e. Mch. 12, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Marshall Wm. J. e. Sept. 1, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865. Miller Chas. e. Feb. 24, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Martin Varland, e. Mch. 16, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Marchington Philip, e. Nov. 2, i86i,m. o. June 12,1865. Mattelle Jos. e. Oct. 1, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Nichols John, e. Feb. 26, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Peterson Sam'l S. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865. Porter S. F. e. Aug. n, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. Peterson A. M. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865. Pratt M. A. e. Oct. 6, 1864, died at Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 5, 1865. Quinlan Jeremiah, e. Feb 29, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Reynolds C. W. e. Aug. 5, 1862, ra. o. June 12, 1865. Robinson Wm. e. July 24, 1862, m. o. June 12,1865. Ramsey John, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 5, 1865. Richardson ]. R. e. Aug. 15, 1862, in. o. June 12, 1865. Rinker Chas. e. Feb. 29, 1862, m o. June 12, '65. vet. Reynolds Robt. e. Oct. 6, 1861, m. o. June 12, 1865. Robinson Henry, e. Dec. 21, 1S62, disd. May 28, 1862. Scales Thos. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865. Smalley Ellmore, e. March 12, 1864, m. o. June 12, '65. Smith Lewis M. e. Oct.i, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Smith Edwin D. e. Oct. 1, 1864, m. o. June 12, r86s. Smith Leander, e. Oct. 1, 1864, sick at m. o. of regt. Slocum Samuel, e. Oct. 21, 1864, m. o. June 12. 1865. Toombs Geo. L. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865. Teel Jas. H. e. Aug. 5, 1862, sick at m. o. of regt. Vampel Ernst, e. Feb. 26, 1864, m. o. July 5, 1865. Vanetta Matthias, e. Feb. 26, 1864, sick at m. o. regt. Vallort John P. e. March 7, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Whaten Edw. e. Sept. 19, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865. Wallace Wm. C. e. Nov. 1, 1S64, m. o. June 12, 1865. Warner Wm. H. e. Oct. n, 1864, m. o. June 12, 1865. Warner Reuben, e. Aug. 8, 1862, trans, to lnv. Corps, April 30, 1864. Weideman F. e. Aug. n, 1862, died at Bridgeport, Ala., Aug. 7, 1863. Company M. Captain Jno. B. Miller, com. Aug. 12, 1862. Resigned Aug. 5, 1863. Captain Geo. W. Spencer, com. First Lieutenant Aug. 12, 1862. Promoted Captain Aug. 5, 1863. Mus- tered out July 24, 1S65. First Sergt. Wm. P. Gregg, e. Aug. 6, 1861, deserted Sept. 27, 1862. Corpl. Edgar Stebbins, e. May io,'62. m.o. July 24.'6s. Corpl. Patrick Short, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m.o, July 24, '65. Corpl. Alonzo Brumfi.ld, e. May 27, 1862, m. o. July 24, 1865. PRIVATES. Aldrich Wm. A. e. Aug. 7, '62, dUd. July 26,'63, disab. Anderson Edward, e. Aug. 9, |i862, disd. Jan. 26, '63, disab. Babcock Henry, e. April 15, 1862, Corpl., deserted March 4, 1863. Batterson Wm. e. April 16, 1862, m. o. July 24, 1865. Boyton C. e. April 26, 1862, m. o. July 24, 1865. Cain Edwin, e. June 10, 1862, m. o. July 24, 1865. Henderson E. W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m o. July 24, 1865. Hammond John, e. Aug. 1, 1862, absent at m. o. of Co. Korah A. R. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 24, '65, Corpl. Morrell Jno. L. e. April 27, '62, disd. Oct. 5, '62. disab. Ryan Wm. e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted Fet>. 31, 1863. Spencer D. E. e. April 15, 1862, deserted March 6, '63. Thompson Edw. G. e. Aug. 1, '62, m. o. July 24, '65, as Corpl. Winnemore E. S. E. e. June 1, 186:, m.o. July 24, 65. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Mulligan Edw. e. Oct. 25. Mullins Michael, e. Nov. 3, 1864. Shaw John, e. Nov. 3, 1864. Stone Wm. e. Nov. 4, 1864. Turner Geo. W. e. July 26, 1864. 2d Artillery. Surgeon Jerome F. Weeks, com. July 11, 1864. Not mustered. Company D. RECRUITS. Allen Milo, e. Sept. 7, 1861, disd. Sept. 24, '64, term ex. Ames Ira, e. Aug. 25, 1861, disd. Sept. 24, '64, term ex. Arentson Helia, e. Aug. 25, 1861, disd. Sept. 24, 1864, term ex. Allen H. D. e. Aug. 7, 1861, disd. Sept. 24, '64, term ex. Arentson Henry, e. Aug. 25, 1861, disd. Sept. 24, 1864, term ex. Bradshaw F. e. Aug. 23, '61, disd. Sept. 24, '64, term ex. Barney Jas. M. e. Aug. 7, 1861, disd. Sept. 24, 1864, term ex. Camer J. H. e. Aug. 24, '64, disd. Sept. 24, '64, term ex. Dickinson H. N. e. Aug. 7, 1861, disd. Sept. 24, 1864, term ex. Dyer Jas. e. Aug. 6, 1861. disd. Sept. 24, '64, term ex. Dickerson Geo. M. e. Aug. 21, i86i,disd. Sept. 24/64, term ex. Donough Richard, e. Sept. 20, 1861. EagarChas. T. e. Aug. 26, 1861. Flinn Jas. e. Aug. 7, 1861, deserted JuU 13. 1864. Fr ckner Z. e. Aug. 7, 1861, disd. Sept. 24, '64, term ex. Forest Chas. B. e. Au;. 19, 1861, disd. Sept. 24, 1864, term ex. Flahire Thos. e. Aug. 20. 1861, disd. Sept. 24, 1864, term ex. Fields Stephen, e. Aug. 16, 1861, disd. Sept. 24, 1864, ' term ex. Gillis John, e. Sept. 5, 1861, disd. Sept. 24/64, term ex. Grant Jas. e. Sept. 1, 1861. Gregg Wm. P. e. Aug. 6, 1861, trans, to Bat. M, First 111. Art. Johnson J. F. e. Oct. 20, 1862, trans, to Bat. K. Morris Peter, e. Aug. 7, '62, disd. Sept. 24, '64, term ex. McDermoit Daniel, e. Aug. 23, 1861. Olson Andrew, e. Aug. 26, 1861, disd. Sept. 24, 1864, term ex. Potter Pardon, e. Aug. 7, '61, disd. Sept. 24, '64, term ex. Smith Rossiter, e. Aug. 23, 1861, disd. Sept. 24, 1864, term ex. Skelton Henry, e. Sept. 25, 1861, disd. Sept. 24, 1864, term ex. Swan John, e. Sept. 1, 1861. Whitney N. e. Aug. 23, 1861, disd. Sept. 24/64, term ex. Wolf Peter. Company H. Atwood Hiram, e. Oct. n, 1864, m. o. July 29, 1865. Brazelton Laban, e, Oct. n, 1864, m. o. July 29, 1865. Collenberger Thos. e. Oct. n, 1864, m. o. July 29, 1865. Nelson Enoch, e. Oct. 11, 1864, m, o. July 29, 1865. Company I. Corpl. Chas. Howard, e. Nov. 1, 1861. Company K. Sergt. Oscar H. Damon, e. Oct. 15, 1861. Corpl. Rufus Mclntire, e. Oct. 15, 1861, m. o. Dec. 30, 1864, Co. Q. M. Sergt. Corpl. A. O. Damon, e. Oct. 15, 1861. Corpl. Freeman Mcpherson, e. Oct. 15, 1851, m. o. Dec. 30, 1864, as private. Bugler John F. Marquis, e. Oct. 15, 1861 re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, promt. Sergt., then Junior Second Lieut. PRIVATES. Clark James, e. Oct. 15, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865. Manning R. e. Oct. 15, 1S61, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865, as Sergt. Munger Wm. e. Oct. 15, 1861, m. o. Dec. 30, 1864. Nullen Joshua, e. Oct. 15, 1861. Nodine Thco. e. Oct. 15, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m.o. July 14, 1865, as Corpl. Penrose Samuel J. e. Oct. 15, 1861. Russell Martin, e. Oct. 15, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865. Smuthwait T. e. Oct. 15, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. July 14, 1865, as Wagoner. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Beuerman Geo. E. e. Sept. 27, 1864. 1ASALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 169 Dewitt Wm. e. Dec. 17, 1863. Martin Wm. e. Oct. 22, 1864. Merritt Wm. C. e. Oct. 5, 1864. Cogswell's Battery Light Art. (Formerly Attached to 53d Reg. I. V.) Cogswell's Battery Illinois Light Artillery was or- ganized at Ottawa, Illinois, by Captain William Cogs- well, and was mustered in November nth, 1861, as Company A, Artillery, Fifty-third Illinois Volunteers, Colonel Cushman commanding the Regiment. On February 28th, 1862, moved to Chicago, Illinois, and, on March 17th, it was detached from the Regi ment, and Moved to St. Louis, Missouri. On April 8th, erhbarked for Pittsburg Landing. Was assigned to duty m Third Division, Army of Tennessee, Briga. dier General Lew. Wallace commanding. Participated in the advance on Corinth, and, from thence, marched to Memphis, Tennessee, arriving June 14th, 1862. On November 26th, was assigned to Fifth Division, Briga- dier General J. W. Denver commanding, and marched with General Sherman's Expedition toward Vicksburg. On the return of Sherman's army, the Battery moved with M'Pherson.'s Army to the Yaconapatalfa River, and afterwards marched to Grand Junction, arriving January 9th, 1863. March 8th, 1863, moved to Lagrange. On June 4th, moved to Memphis, and embarked for Vicksburg. Participatrd in the siege of Vicksburg. On September 28th, embarked for Memphis. On nth October, marched from Memphis, and, November 23d and 24th, participated in the battle of Mission Ridge. April 20th, 1864, moved to Nashville. On Decem- ber 15th and 16th, 1864, was engaged in the Battle of Nashville, Lieutenant McClary commanding. Marched to Pulaski, Clifton and Easiport. On February 5th, 1865, embarked for New Orleans. From March 28th to April 8th, was engaged with the Sixteenth Corps in operations against Spanish Fort, Alabama. Moved thence to Elakely, and, after its capture, to Montgom- ery, Alabama. July 38th, 1865, ordered to Springfield, Illinois. Mustered out August 14th, 1865. The Battery was in service three years and nine months, and has marched over 7,500 miles, and partici- pated in seven sieges and battks. Captain Wm. Cogswell, com. Sept. 23, 1861. ^Term ex- pired Dec. 8, 1864. Captain Wm. R. Elting, e. as First Sergeant, Dec. 1, 18S1. Promoted Second Lieutenant, March 26, 1862. Promoted Jr. First Lieutenant, Sept. 17, 1862. Promoted Captain, Dec. 8, 1864. Mustered out Aug. 14, 1865. First Lieutenant S. Hamilton McClary, com. Second Lieutenant, April 1, 1864. Promoted Jr. First Lieu- tenant, Nov. 20, 1864. Mustered out Aug. 14, 1865. Second Lieutenant Hiram S. Prescott, com. Nov. 12, 1861. Resigned March 26, 1862. Second Lieutenant Wm. Burgess, e. as Sergeant, Oct. 7, 1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran. Feb. 6, 1864. Promoted Second Lieutenant, April 1, 1864. Mus- tered out Aug. 14, 1865. Second Lieutenant Chester W. Van Doren, e. Nov. 20, 1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran, Jan. 2, 1864. Mus- tered out Aug. 14, 1865, as First Sergeant. Com. Second Lieutenant, but not mustered. Sergt. Jas. R. Miller, e. Oct. 7, 1861, disd. Nov. 24/62, disab. Sergt. Wm. Duckwith, e. Oct. 7, 1861, m. o. Dec. 9, 1864, term ex. Sergt. Wilson L. Smith, e. Oct. 8, 1861, deserted April 5* J862. Sergt. Wm. Kelley, e. Oct. 7, 1861, m. o. Nov. 20, '64, as private, term ex. Corpl. Curtan H. Castle, e. Nov. 9, i86r, disd. Nov. 13, 1862, disab. Corpl. E. Wightman, e. Oct. 19, 1861, Seigt., deserted July 27, 1862. Corpl. Henry Hodkinson, e. Dec. 1, 1861, m. o. Nov. 20, 1864, term ex. Corpl. Geo. A. Lawrence, e. Oct. 8, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865, as Sergt. Corpl. John A. Patton, e. Oct. 13, 1861, deserted Jan. 25, 1863. Corpl. F. E. Miller, e. Oct. 7, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. June 5, 1865, as Bugler. Corpl. Ohansy Hawley, e. Oct. 23, 1861, Sergt., died May 15, 1862. Corpl. 0. Sisco, e. Dec. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 20, 1864, as private, term ex. Musician Wm. H. Cogswell, e. Nov. 9, 1861. re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 6, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Musician Annas T. Setter, e. Nov. 9, 1861, disd. Jan. 6, 1862, disab. Artificer Alonzo Hopkins, e. Oct. 10, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. June 5, 1865, as Sergt. Artificer A. Geduldig, e. Oct. 10, 1861, m. o. Nov. 20, 1864, as private, term ex. Artificer Wm. Galvin, e. Nov. 21, 1861, Corpl., trans. to Invalid Corps. Artificer A. D. Shope, e. Oct. 28, 1861, m. o. Nov. 20, 1864, as Sergt., term ex. PRIVATES. Allingham Michael, e. Jan. 7, 1862, m. o. Dec. 3, 1S64, term ex. Beardsley Eli A. e. Oct. 10, 1861, m. o. Nov. 20, 1864, term ex. Brady Michael, e. Oct. 28, 1861. dropped from rolls Aug. 18, 1862, official notice of discharge since received. Brink Edward, e. Dec. 3, 1861, dropped as a deserter Nov. iS, 1862. Crawford Wm. e. Oct. 9, 1861, disd. Nov. 13, '62, disab. Clark Jas. e. Nov. 1, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. June 5, 1865. Cummings John, e. Oct. 15, 1861, deserted Mch. 18. '62. Crawford Jas. e. Nov. 23, 1861, m. o. Nov. 20, 1864, term ex. Condon Jas. e. Nov. 30, 1861, deserted July 27, 1862. Conway Jas. e. Nov. 25, '61, m. o. Nov. 20, '64, term ex. Coleman Wm. e. Dec. 9, 1861, died at Dayton, 111., Oct. 15, 1864. Duffey Peter, e. Dec. 3, 1861, deserted July 27, 1862. Elefrits Jos. e. Oct. 9, 1861, dropped as a deserter Aug. 18, 1862. Egerness Lars, e. Dec. 6, 1861, died at Nashville, Tenn., July 16, 1864. Egerness Thos. L. e. Dec. 6, 1861, kid. at Gravel Ridge, Tenn., while on duty, May 19, 1862. Fredenburgh Henry, e. Dec. 20, 1861, m. o. Nov. 20, 1864, as 1st Sergt, term ex. Fribs John, e. Oct. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. |une 5, 1865, as Corpl. Gelson P. D. e. Oct. 13, '61, m. o. Nov. 20, '64, term ex. Gurnea August, e. Nov. 10, '61, m. o. Nov. 20, 1864, term ex. German Simeon, e. Oct. 20, 1861. re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 2, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Hinkley S. D. e. Oct. 15, 1861, m. o. Nov. 20, 1864, as Corpl., term ex. Howard S. B. e. Oct. 14, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 2, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865, as Corpl. Hubbard Geo. e. Oct. 13, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. June 5, 1865. Harrison Wm. e. Oct. 30, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. June 13, 1865. Hudson Wm. e. Oct. 13, 61, m.o. Nov. 20, '64, term ex. Harrington Robt. e. Oct. 19, 1861, dropped from rolls Aug. 18, '62, official notice of his disch. since ree'd. Holoring John, e. Dec.3, '61, m.o. Nov. 20, '64, term ex. Hughs Thns. e. Nov. 18, 1862, disd. by civil authority March 18, 1862. Ide Geo. W. e. Oct. 15, 1861, disd. Feb. 24. '63, disab. Johnson Andrew, e. Oct. 17, 1861, re. enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. Ju e 5, 1865. Johnson Richd. e. Jan. 19, '62, m.o. Nov. 20, '64, term ex. Kilbride Terrence, e. Oct. 18, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 2, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865, as Corpl. Kellogg Ralph, e. Oct. 18, 1861, killed near Lagrange, Tenn., by railroad accident, Jan. 29, 1863. Knight Taylor, e. Nov. 5, 1861, sick at m. o. battalion. Knight David, e. Nov. 12, '61, disd. Dec. 18, '62, disab. Lass John, e. Nov. 22, '61, trans, to V. R. C., May 1/64. Loy, or Maloy, J. M. e. Jan. 2, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 2, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Metcalf O. P. e. Oct. 8, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. Jan, 5, 1865. McKinley Leroy L. e. Oct. 8, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. June 5, 1865. McFarland R. e. Oct. 28, 1861, dropped as a deserter Aug. 18, 1862. McKerinan T. e. Jan. 31, 1862, deserted June 20, 1862. Nolen Thos. e. Nov. 1, 1861, disd. by civil authority March 17, 1862. 170 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. O'Brien Geo. Mac. e. Oct. 22, 1861, sent to Mil. Prison, Oct. 9, '63, to be dishonorably disd. expir'n term. Oleson Barney, e. Oct. 30, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. June 5, 1865, as Corpl. Oleson John, e. Oct. 28, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Jan. 2, 1864, killed April n, 1864. Oleson Yance, e. Dec. 5, 1861, died at Memphis, Oct. 28, 1862. Rogers Murray, e. Oct. 28, 1861, m. o. Nov. 20, 1864, term ex. Ryan Jerry, e. Oct. 18, '61, m. o. Nov. 20, '64, term ex. Ryan \Vm. e. Oct. 20, 1861, died at Huntsville, Ala., April 12, 1864, of wounds. Ryan Timothy, e. Jan. 26, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. June 5, 1865. Stroble Jas. e. Oct. 14, i86r, m. o. N jv.20,'64, term ex. Summers Jos. e. Oct. 26, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. June 5, 1865. Snow John. e. Oct. 9, 1861, died at Lagrange, Tenn., Jan. 28, 1863. Shoemaker F. e. Dec. 3, '61, m. o. Dec. 3, '64, term ex, Seely Daniel, e. Nov. 27, '61, m. o. Dec. 3, '64, term ex. Wooden Geo. S. e. Oct. 8, '61, mo. Nov. 20. '64, term ex. Winters Chas. F. e. Dec. 15, 1861, 1st Sergt., deserted, May 30, 1862, in the face of the enemy. RECRUITS. Addington VVm. S. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. June 14, 1865. Beckwith E. J. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Beach A. R. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. July 18, 1865. Baumgardner M. e. Feb. 19, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Boyce Chas. e. Jan. 5, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Babcock Henry, e. Oct. 11, 1864, died at Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 19, 1865. Bartram David, e. Mch. 31, 1861, died at Nashville, Tenn., June 23, 1864. Boyle P. W. e. Feb. 10, 1862, deserted July 27, 1862. Bosley L. e. Jan. 27, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Sept. 17, 1864, m. o. June 5, 1865. Clark Thos. e. Jan. 1, '64, m. o. Aug. 14, '65, as Corpl. Castle David, e. Jan. 4, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Cody Jay, e. Feb. 26, 1861, absent, sick at m.o. Bat'ry. Cox Geo. R. e. Oct. 7, 1864. Davis Jas. e. May 3, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Englehart Jacob, e. Jan. 4, 1861, kid. at Huntsville, Ala., April n, 1864. Gilbert Curtis T. e. Nov. 27, 1862, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Graham Wm. e. Feb. 15, 1863, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Gregg Thos. e. Dec. 31, 1863, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. George Clinton A. e. Oct. 13, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14,1865. Harmnan Wm. J. e. Jan. 1, 1864, m.o. Aug. 14, 1865. Humphrey Wm. e. Feb. 20, 1862, kid. at Huntsville, Ala., April 11, 1864. Howard Rodney, e. Feb. 27,! ; i86i, died at Bolivar, Tenn.. July 24, 1862. Hunt N. V. e. Jan. 1, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. Sept., ni. o. June 5, 1865. Johnson Albert, e. Jan. 4, 1861, m.o. Aug. 14, 1865. Johnson A. J. e. Mch. 31, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Jones Casper, e. Mch. 30, 1865, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. KalthofFer J. O. e. Oct. 16, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Kelly Martin, e. Jan. 4, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Lund Osmund, e. Feb. 29, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Lewis Moses, e. Feb. 12, 1861. m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Linhen Thos. e. Feb. 3, 1862, re-enlisted as vet. Feb. 14, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Liddle John, e. Oct. 21, 1864. Mulligan Edw. e. Oct. 25, 1862, m.o. Aug. 14, 1865. Maloney Patrick, e. Feb. 15, 1863, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Martin John, e. Dec. 17, '61, m. o. Feb. 17, '65, term ex. McClaury H. S. e. Jan. 4. 1864. Nicholson S. e. Feb. 1, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Newell Jas. G. e. Sept. 27, 1861, m. o. June 5, 1865. Oldson John, e. Feb. 24, 1864, deserted from another Regt. Pratt Andrew J. e. Dec. 28, 1863, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Pope John B. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Pope Lawson C. e. Jan. 4, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Pope Jas. M. e. Mch. 30, 1865, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Royce Chas. e. Jan. 4, 1864, deserted Jan. 25, 1864. Rankin Robt. e. Dec. 31, 1863, Oeserted. Saunders J. B. e. Jan. 4, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Smith Othello, e. Feb. 24, 1861, died at Camp Butler, 111., May 17, 1864. Shacleton Clark, e. Jan. 4, 1861, died at Camp Butler, III., Feb. 22, 1864. Smith Alfred M. e. Jan. 21, 1664, rejected. Swarthout Jas. W. e. May 3, 1861, rejected. Tucker Daniel E. e. Jan. 4, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Tucker B. R. e. April 1, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Tucker D. N. e. Feb. 28, 1861, m. o. May 20, 1865. Watrous Russell B. e. Jan. 2, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Woodcutter J. e. Oct. 15, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865. Hensha w's Hattevy X ightArt, No history in Illinois Reports of Henshaw's Battery. Captain Edward C. Henshaw, com. Oct. 15, 1862. Cashiered Dec. 14, 1864. for disability. Removed March 2, 1865. Commissioned again March 9, 1865. Mustered out July 8, 1865. First Lieutenant Azro C. Putnam, com. Oct. 15, 1862. Mustered out July 18, 1865. First Lieutenant Aven Pearson, com. Dec. 3, 1862. Mustered out July 18, 1865. Second Lieutenant John L. Morrison, com. March 16, 1863. Mustered out July 18, 1865. Second Lieutenant Melvin B. Ross, e. May 1, 186^. Mustered out July 18, 1865. First Sergt. J. T. Lake, e. Sept. 5, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. Dec. 15, 1863. Q. M. Sergt. Ole Larson, e. Sept. 29/62, m. o. July 18, 1865, private. Sergt Jas. P. Maxon, e. Sept. 3, 1862, m. o. Juty 18, '65. Sergt. Dan. Wheeler, e. Sept. 9, 1862, kid. in action, Nov. 16, 1862. Sergt. Dan. A. Adler, e. Sept. 4, '62, m. o. July 18, '65. Sergf N. Smith, e. Sept. 8, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Sergt. Patrick O'Connor, e. Sept. 15, 1862, died at Ot- tawa, 111., Feb. 10, 1863. Artificer Jos. Morrison, e. Sept. 4, 62, m. o. July 18, '65. Artificer Jno. M. Bailey , e. Oct. 9, 1861, disd. Aug. n, 1863, disab. Bugler A. E. King, e. Sept. 29, '62, m. o. July 18, 1865, as private. Bugler Darwin Clark, e. Sept. 9, '62, m. o. July 18, '65. PRIVATES. Armstrong Geo. W. e. Oct. 4, 1862, m. o. Aug. 3, 1865. Ayers Oscar, e. Oct. 3, 1862, m.o. July 18, 1865. Brayman Wm. e. Dec. 19, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Batcheller Lucian, e. Feb. 3, 1863, m. o. July 18, 1865. Boyle Patrick, e. Sept. 13, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Barber Geo. H. e. Sept. 2, '62, died at Louisville, Ky., May 16, 1863. Beers P. G. e. Sept. 9, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Bergeson L. U. e. Oct. 6, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Batcheller David, e. Oct. 17, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865, as Sergt. Beers Anson, e. Sept. 9, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Blackall Thos. e. Nov. 18, 1861, m. o. July 18, 1865. Brill Andrew, e. Nov. 25, 1862, claimed by and delivered to 65th I. V. I. as deserter from that regt. Capsel Lewis, e. Dec. 18, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Carmem Lewis, e. Jan. 31, 1863, deserted March 28, '63. Charlison Jacobs, e. Oct. 6. 1762, in. o. July 18, 1865. Cone Orville, e. Sept. 3, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Clark Owen, e. Sept. 2, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Cillen Jas. W. e. Sept. 4, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Corey M. D. e. Sept. 9, 1862, died at Ottawa, 111., Feb. n, 1863. Cathrin David, e. Sept. 20, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Dunne Wm. F. e. Dec. 5, 1862, deserted Nov. 30, 1864. Dillon Patrick, e. Sept. 24, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Dunlap Jno. N. e. Oct. 14, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Fuller Albert S. e. Sept. 12, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Gullickson Knud. e. Dec. 12, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Graham Wm. e. Sept. 15, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. May 15, 1864. Harvey Thos. e. Dec. 15, 1862, m. o. July 19, 1865. Howard H. C. e. Dec. 18, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Horner Sam'l, e. Dec. 23, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Hickling Thos. e. Sept i,'62, m. o. July 18/65, artificer. Hight T. L. e. Sept. 13, '62, m. o. July 18, '65, wagoner. Halligan John, e. Nov. 10, 1862, m. o. May 22, 1865. Hanson Halleck, e. Nov. 3, 1862. m. o. July 18, 1865. Hartnell John, e. Oct. 18, 1862. m. o. July 18, 1865. Highland Ole, e. Nov. 26, 1862. m. o. July 18, 1865. Johnson John K. e. Oct. 6, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Jones John, e. Oct. 14, 1862, deserted Dec. 4, 1864. Knight Wm. e. Sept. 9, 62, m. o. July 18, '65, Sergt. Knudson Chris, e. Oct. 16, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1863. Leon Frank, e. March 6, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865, Lane Daniel, e. Sept. 15, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. LA SALLE COUNTY WAR KECOKD. 171 Litot S. e. Nov. 24, '62, trans, to V. R. C, Dec. 15, '63 Linda Lewis A. e. Sept. 5, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Mclnturf W. e. Dec. 27, 1862, deserted Feb. n, 1863. McAleer Win. e. Sept. 22, 1862, disd Feb. 2, '64, disab. Morse Jos. C. e. Nov.i, 1862, died at Knoxville, Term., Nov. 24, 1S63. Nichols Alson B. e. Sept. 29, 1862, m. o. July 20, 1865. Naughton Michael, e. Sept. 16, '62, disd. Dec. 26, '63. disab. Newton Knud, e. Dec. 1, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Olmstead Allen, e. Oct. 10, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Overmire Thos. e. Dec. 18, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Russell Jas. e. Sept. 24, '62, sent to hospital at Mound City, 111., April n, 1863. Robinson Robt. L. e. Nov. 24, '62, deserted Mar.20,'63. Stanton Wm. e. Dec. 19, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Strube Chas. J. e. Jan. 17, 1862, deserted Feb. 10, 1865. Sutphin Chas. T. e. Sept. 26, 1862, prmt. 1st Lieut. 3d. N. C. Mounted Infantry, March 13, 1865. Seaman A. R. e. Sept. 6, 1862, died at Ottawa, 111., March 1, 1863. Strand L. T. e. Oct. 15, '62, disd. Mar. 24, '63, disab. Schiph Anton, e. Oct. 6, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Strand Ole, e. Oct. 26, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Savory Oscar, e. Sept. 30, 1S62, m. o. July 18, 1865. Soppland B. O. e. Nov. 3, 1862, m. o. July 18, '65. Stanford E. G. e. Sept. 8, '62, m. o. July 18, '65. Ton Andrew, e. Oct. 6, 1862, m. o. July 18, '65. Thompson H. V. e. Sept. 1/62, disd. Aug. 18, '63, disab Tool John, e. Dec. 31, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Tumey Hugh, e. Sept. 22, 1862, killed near Lagrange, Ky., on L. & L. R. R., Aug. 4, 1863. Vanthier Francis, e. Feb. 5, 1863, m. o. July 6, 1865. West A. H. e. Oct. 4, 1862, m. o. June 26, 1865. Wells Chas. L. e. Dec. 19, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Wright Jas. e. Oct. 14, 1862, m. o. luly 18, 1865. Weland Ole, e. Oct. 16, 1862, m. o. July 18, 1865. Wilson Wallace, e. Nov. 27, '62, drowned May 27, '65. RECRUITS. Amnions Isaac H. e. Jan. 1, 1864, m. o. July 18, 1865. Anderson Peter, e. Sept. 27, 1864, m. o. July 18, '65. Bronson I. e. Feb. 12, 1864, m. o. July 18, '65. Bruce John, e. Jan. 8, 1864, deserted Jan. 9, '64. Conner H. A. e. Jan. 25, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Cox Lawler, e. Jan. 18, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Chalmer Wm. e. Jan. 8, '64, disd. May 2, '65, disab. Dwyre Wm. e. Feb. 25, 1864, m. o. July 13, '65. Johnson Theo. S. e. Sept. 27, 1864, m. o. July 18, '65. Johnson Peter H. e. Sept. 27, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Lawler Patrick, e. Feb. 9, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Larkin A. L. e. Feb. 19, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Medley Martin, e. Jan. 4, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Medley Michael, e. Jan. 7, '64, m. o. Sept. 2, '65. Merntt H. L. e. Jan. 19, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Mowbray Thos. e. Jan. 19, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Mickelson Ole, e. Oct. 4, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Mosness Ole, e. Sept. 27, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Moore Robt. e. Jan. 27, '64, m. o. July 7, '65. Painter A. J. e. Feb. 19, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Ryder Patrick, e. Feb. 3, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Rich Chas. e. Jan. 21, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Sawyer Thos. M. e. Sept. 27, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. Thorson Andrew, e. Sept. 27, '64, m. o. July 18, '65. First Army Corps, Company No. 4. Martin Benj. N.e. March 2, 1865, m. o. March 2, 1866. Morris Wm. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866. Drake Andrew, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866. Desch Marcus, e. March 1, 1865, m. o. March 1, 1866. Sweet H. H. e. March 1, 1865, m. o. March 1, 1866. Sandburn Wm. H. e. Feb. 3, 1865, m. o. March 3, 1866, as Corpl. Company No. 7. Gardner Jackson, e. March 15, 1865, disd. March 15, 1866, term ex. Redd Peter M. e. March 15, 1865, disd. March 15, 1866, term ex. Gardner Mathew, e. March 15, 1865, m. o. March 15, 1866, term ex. Noon M. e. March 21, '65, m. o. March 15, '66, term ex, Birkenbenel F. e. March 23, 1865, m. o. March 23, '66, term ex.* Birkenbenel W. e. March 23, 1865, m. o. March 23, '66, Corpl. Getold las. e. March 18, 1865, m. o. March 19, 1866, term ex. . Dixon Chas. e. March 18, 1865, died at Washington, D. C, May 6, 1865. Company No. 8. Dahm Wm. e. March 25, 1865, m. o. March 24, 1866, as Corpl. Painter J. J. e. March 20, 1865. Dehmer A. e. March 25, 1865, m. o. March 27, 1866. Kern F. e. March 25, 1865, m. o. March 24, '66, Corpl. Steiner T. e. March 29, 1865, assigned to Co. E, m. o. March 29, 1866. Rosch Moses, e. March 24, 1865. Dammer Chris, e. March 27, 1865, m. o. March 27, '66. Kuhn John, e. March 24, 1S65. Kramble A. e. March 27, 1865, m. o. March 27, 1866. Scallbaugh Wm. B. e. March 24, '65, m. o. Men. 23, '66. Fritsche Fred, e. March 27, 1865, m. o. Mch. 27, 1866. Fresslei Jno. e. March 25, T865, m. o. March 27, 1866. Fincke Wm. e. March 29, 1865, assigned to Co. E, m.o. March 29, 1866. Klingle Jacob, e. March 29, 1865, assigned to Co. E, m. o. March 29, 1866. Hodepp Geo. e. March 29, 1865. Britner Jacob, e. March 28, 1865, m. o. March 27, '66. Nilan Michael, e. March 27, 1865. Garvin J. H. e. March 21, 1865, m. o. March 20, 1866. Company No. 9. Buck Frank S. e. April 4, 1863. Mayhew Samuel M. e. April 5, 1865, m. o. April 4, '66. Company No. 10. McCormick Wm. G. e. April 6, 1S65. Company No. II. Fitzgerald Jas. e. March 31, 1865, m. o. April 3, 1866. Spencer Wm. B. e. April 5, 1865. Heesely Silas U. e. April 5, 1865. Artz Wm. e. April 5, 1865, m. o. April 13, 1866. Company No. 12. Biers Christian, e. April n, 1865. Buckley Cornelius, e. April 13, 1865. McCune F. S. e. April 11, 1865. Parker Jas. e. April 14, 1865. 29 th 77. S. Colored Infantry, Company G. Brown Jas. e. Jan. 19, 1865, sick at m. o. of Regt. Cooper Peter, e. Sept. 29, , disd. Sept. 30, 1865, Sergt., term ex. Gorvis John, e. Jan. 19, 1865, m. o. Nov. 6, 1S65. Johnson Geo. e. Jan. 19, 1865, m. o. Nov. 6, 1865. UNASSIGNED RECRUITS. Bee John, e. Jan. 18, 1865. Hill Richard, e. Jan. 19, 1865. Tilford David, e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. May 23,-1865. 172 LA SALLE COUNTY WAR RECORD. 55th U. S, Colored Infantry. Hill Stephen, e. Mch. 31, 1865, m. o May 11, 1865. Hughes John, e. Mch. 9, 1865. Holeman Henry, e. Mch. 11, 1865. Mason Jas. e. Mch. 14, 1865. Richardson Oliver, e. Mch. 14, 1865. Robinson Moses, e. Mch. 14, 1865. Smith John, e. Mch. 11. 1865. , Sterling Jas. e. Mch. 11, 1865. Shaw Wm. e. Mch. 15, 1865. Townes Jas. e. Mch. 14, 18*5. Williams Geo. e. April 5, 1865, m. o. May 11, 1865. West Allison, e. Mch. 9, 1865. Ward Presley, e. Mch. 31, 1865, m. o. May 11, 1865. Willia i s Jacob, e. Mch. 31, 1864. Young Henry, e. Mch. 31, 1865, m. o. May n, 1865. Miscellaneous Organization. 7th Term Cavalry. Brewer P. B. e. Jau. 10, 1865. Brewer Wm. H. e. Jan. 10, 1865. Brewer I. N. e. Jan. 10, 1865. • Tate Elisha,e. Jan. 10, 1865. Elgin Battery Light Art. RECRUITS. Bryant Jas. e. Oct. 22, '64, never joined Battery, not m.o. Clark Thos. e. Oct. 22, '54, never joined Battery, not m.o. Dickerson Z. e. Feb. 8, 1864. Forrest Jno. e. Sept. 26/64. m. o. June 29, '65, waspris. Forrest Robt. D. e.Sept.26,'64,m.o.June29,'64,was pris. Gifford Case C. e. Sept. 26, 1S64, m. o. June 29, 1865. Harrington J.e.Oct. 22/64, never joined Batt'y, not m.o. Jackson W. F. e. Feb. 29, '64, m. o. Julg 18, 65, Corpl. Lewis Jerome, e. Sept. 26, 1864, m. o. June 2, 1865. Miller Jonathan, e. Sept. 19, '64, m.o. June 29, 65. was pris. Penman John |. e. Dec. 28, '63, deserted Jan. 25, 1865. Smith Jno. G. e. Mch. 24, '64, m. o. July 18, '65, Corpl. Seeher Sylvanus, e. Feb. 19, 1864, m. o. July 18, 1865. Shay Richard, e. March 3, 1864, m. o. July 18, 1865. - .;■- : GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP General History of La Salle County. The Mound Builders were the first inhabitants of this county. In the valley of the Illinois river and its tributaries there is hardly a square mile that does not contain evidences of their work. Within a circuit of three miles of Ottawa there are three thousand mounds. The major part of these are unquestionably of Indian origin, the remainder may probably be attributed to the Mound Builders. Broken pieces of earthen-ware, com- posed of shells and a grayish clay, are quite common, some of which indicate a considerable skill in ornamentation. A few perfect specimens have been discovered. A copper ax now in the possession of the Academy of Science at Ottawa was dug out of the drift a little west of that city. The earth-works of the county are quite numerous, and impress the mind with the idea that here must have been a theatre of conflict in the centuries gone by. The remains of eight forts and fortifications exist at the present day, only two or three of which have been surveyed. The one on Fox river, opposite the mouth of Indian Creek, has three lines of circumvalla- tion, and evinces more skill in construction than any of the others. His- torically nothing is known of it. At and about Starved Rock there are two constructed by the French during their occupation. The one on Buffalo Rock was probably formed by Captain Richard Pilette. He had been sent by the governor of Canada to displace Tonti, and being unsuc- cessful, found sympathizers in the Indian town. He collected a force and fortified Buffalo Rock, calling it the Fort of the Miamis, from the majority of his retainers. At Marseilles there is another evidence of earth-works, and on the North Bluff opposite a redoubt has been thrown up. This fortification'was constructed by the American Fur Company in 1816 or ISIS. A fort was constructed in 1827 during the Winnebago war at South Ottawa. It is known as "Fort Winnebago." Fort Wilburn at La Salle and^the Stockade at Ottawa were erected during the Black Hawk War. Of the Indians the Illinois Confederation held the most conspicuous position. Their great town where they gathered for their annual feast was on the farm of James Clark, Esq., near Utica, a mile or two west of Starved Rock. It was called Kaskaskia. The allies of Pontiac during his conspi- racy, after the assassination of that chieftain by the hand of an Illinois, nearly exterminated the confederation. According to tradition, a part of them took refuge on the sandstone bluff nearly opposite their town, and were there starved to death by their determined foes ; hence the name, " Starved Rock." The Ottawas and Potawatamies succeeded them in the possession of their lands. When first visited by the whites, the confedera- tion numbered nearly twelve thousand people, in five tribes; but when, under the leadership of Du Quoin, they were transferred to the southwest, there were but two weak tribes, and in 1850 only eighty-four persons remained. ii 176 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COTJXTY. The first white men who visited the county were Frenchmen — Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit missionary, and Louis Joliet, a fur trader. On their return from a voyage of exploration projected by the governor of Canada, during which they had discovered the uppei Mississippi, they were induced by the Indians to pursue a different and nearer course to the Missions of the upper lakes than the one they had traversed. This new route lay up the Illinois and Kankakee rivers, across the Portage, down the Chicago river, and up the shore of Lake Michigan, at that time called the Lake of the Illinois. They arrived in the county the latter part of August, visited the Illinois town Kaskaskia. and reached Green Bay at the end of Septem- ber, 1673. Joliet proceeded to Canada to report to the governor, and Marquette sought to recruit his failing health, for the purpose of returning to Kaskaskia to establish a mission among the Illinois. He set out in the fall of the succeeding year, but was detained during the winter at Chicago by a return ot his malady. In the following March, deeming himself sufficiently recovered, and the cabin where he had wintered being threat- ened by the spring floods, his party launched their canoes and floated down the river to Kaskaskia. The mission was established about Easter Sunday. 1675, and was called by its zealous founder, ''The Immaculate Conception." It was the first of its kind in the State. Having completed his work, his continued ill health made him anxious to return. He never saw his beloved Mackinaw again. This was his last journey. He died on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, May 19th, 1675, a martyr to his religious enthu- siasm. The succeeding year his remains were taken up and buried at Mackinaw by his Indian followers. Marquette was actuated by a sincere desire to Christianize the wild humanity about him, but Robert Cavalier de la Salle, the intrepid discoverer — the man to whom obstacles were but incentives to greater exertions — sought the glory and renown that would redound to La Belle France. His first colony, of any importance, was established in this countv in December, 1682. La Salle and Henri deTonti, on their first recorded voyage down the Illinois river, passed the Indian town. Kaskaskia. in December, 1679, and continued on to the outlet of Peoria Lake, where thev landed and formed a colony (the pioneer settlement in the State). La Salle returned to Canada the succeeding spring, for supplies to prosecute his intended explorations of the Mississippi, leaving Tonti in command at Fort Crevecceur as the new settlement was called. In pursuance of orders by his chief, the latter proceeded to fortify the sandstone bluff. Starved Bock, near the Indian town, but his force was so much weakened by desertion that he was com- pelled to desist. He determined to remain and hold his position at Kas- kaskia until La Salle should return. He was hardly settled before the Iroquois attacked the town and drove him up the river. Landing some- where near Marseilles. " to repair their crazy vessel and dry their baggage," one of their party, Father Gabriel Bibourde, a Becollet friar, attracted by the beauty of the surrounding scenery, wandered away from camp and was killed by the Kickapoos. The remainder of the party made their way to Green Bay, where they passed the winter. La Salle returned to find a scene of terrible desecration at the Illinois town, and anxious about his lieutenant, went down to the mouth of the Illinois, and returning passed the winter of 1680 and 1681 at Fort Miami, on the St. Joseph river, Michigan. In the spring he learned of Tonti's safety. During the winter HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 177 he formed the plan of a colony on the Illinois, on the sandstone bluff (Starved Rock), prospective of the explorations of the Mississippi. The design was to include French and Indians of various tribes as a protective coalition against the dreaded Iroquois. To this end he conciliated the Miamis and the parts of tribes recently under King Phillip of New England, by promising them protection against the encroachments of the Five Nations, and a supply of their peculiar commodities in exchange for furs. He then proceeded to Canada to appease his numerous creditors and prepare for the new enterprise, meeting with Tonti at Mackinaw. Again furnished with means he reached the Illinois in the winter of 1681 and 1682. He found the streams all frozen, but finally reached the open water at the lower end of Peoria Lake. Without waiting for more extended preparations, having been so often disappointed, he set out for the Gulf of Mexico, which he reached April 6th, 1682, and taking possession in the name of his Sovereign, Louis XIV. of France, of all the land drained by the Mississippi, he called the new acquisition " Louisiana." Ascending the river the daring voyager was seized with a dangerous illness. He sent Tonti forward to Mackinaw, with instructions to transmit the news of his discovery to Canada, and return to the Illinois. He recovered sufficiently to rejoin his lieutenant at the former place before the latter's departure. He purposed going to France in the interest of his colony, but, learning of the proximity of the dreaded Iroquois, he remained and followed Tonti to the Illinois, where he had sent him. On the sandstone bluff' (Starved Pock), that had been La Salle's chosen locality for the erection of a fort ever since he first observed it, they began their work. It was December, and cold, but they cleared away the top of the rock, built store-houses and dwellings, and enclosed all with a stockade. On the neighboring bottoms were domiciled his swarthy allies, to the number of four thousand warriors, or twentv thousand souls. t/ The succeeding year Count Frontenac, the governor of Canada, who had from the beginning been La Salle's coadjutor in his explorations, was replaced by La Barre, who was adverse to his undertakings, detained his men when sent for supplies, and endeavored to belittle his discovery to the home government. He must go to France. His want of goods promised to the Indians, and their growing uneasiness because of rumors current among the neighboring tribes that he was keeping them there to be butchered by the Iroquois, were matters that urged immediate attention. There was no resource but the protection of the court. Accordingly, early in the autumn of 1683 he left Tonti in command of Fort St. Louis (Starved Rock), bade farewell to his savage retainers, and descended to Quebec, intending to sail for France. On the way he met Chevalier de Baugis, who had been sent by La Barre to take possession of the Fort. De Baugis was well received by Tonti, the two living amicably together during the winter. In March of the following year the Iroquois attacked the rocky citadel, but withdrew after an unsuccessful siege of six days, taking with them a few prisoners, who eventually escaped. Meanwhile LaSalle had returned to France. By his influence four vessels were fitted out with a complement of men and tools. They sailed for the mouth of the Mississippi, La Salle's idea being to form a colony there to control the trade of the river. One of the vessels was lost, and eventually only a small colony was established, whose supplies were soon exhausted. La Salle set out for Fort St. Louis, on the Illinois, and was 178 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. assassinated in the wilds of Texas by two disaffected members of his party. Tonti, re-instated in command of Fort St. Louis by order of the king, learning of the destitution of the infaut colony on the Mississippi, fitted out, at his own expense, an expedition for their relief, which he directed in person. He made a fruitless search for his chief and party, and returned, leaving two of his men at a village of the Arkansas Indians, to seek for traces of them. The desponding remnant of La Salle's band was rescued by these men, and they arrived at "The Rock" on the fourteenth day of September, 1687. Here, welcomed by Bellefontaine, Tonti's second in command — the latter being absent fighting the Iroquois* — they rested from their labors and privations, and finally made their way to France, having carefully concealed the death of La Salle. When he heard of the death of Jiis chief he had served so faithfully, Tonti wasted no time in useless regrets, but set out with an expedition to save his suffering colonies on the Mississippi. He was not successful, and finally reached " The Rock" in September, 1689. In 1700 France attempted a new colony at the mouth of the Mississ- ippi, under the leadership of M. d'Iberville. Touti, who had remained at the Fort since the death of La Salle, rendered him invaluable assistance by his intimate acquaintance with the Indian languages and tribes living along the river. With this expedition to assist M. d'Iberville, Tonti's name disappears from authentic history, One account states that he was forcibly displaced from the command of Fort St. Louis in 1702, for some alleged irregularity, after which he wandered into southern wilds until 1718, when, in shattered health, he returned to the scene of his former glory, and dying in the fort, was buried at the west side of the Rock. Another rumor speaks of him as remaining in Illinois a number of years, and finally returning to France. Nothing authentic is known of Fort St. Louis after 1700. It has been stated that the Frenchmen in control of the fort after the disappearance of Tonti, treated the Indian maidens so scurvily, in the eyes of their fathers and brothers, that the latter decided to destroy the fort and drive away its inhabitants. Accordingly, the Indians having assembled early one morning, warned the soldiers away, and burned the stockade. St. Cosme speaks of the fort as abandoned in 1699. Charlevoix in 1721 saw palisades on "The Rock," and thought they were built by the Illinois. The mission, "Immaculate Conception," founded by Marquette, was removed prior to 1690, by Father Gravier, to Kaskaskia, in the south part of the State. The French thus introduced into the Illinois valley have continued to reside there ever since. They intermarried with the Indians, and though still retaining the name of French settlers, are really an intermediate race between the Caucasian and Aborigines. The only governmental authority exercised over them was that of the priests.. This control was more spiritual than temporal. In this way they lived until after the treaty of Paris in 1763. *A small cannon was found while excavating for a street in the city of Ottawa. It is about fourteen inches long and one and one-half inch calibre ; one. side of the muzzle being blown off. It is a simple iron tube, with rings shrunk upon it to increase its strength. Parkman, to whose work, " Discovery of the Great West," we are much indebted, thinks the gun antiquated even in the time of De Soto. It may have been constructed by a French blacksmith on the spot. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 179 Patrick Kennedy, who made a voyage of discovery up the Illinois in 1773, speaks of the French as residing on an island near Joliet ; of their getting a hard variety of stone from the rapids for their millstones, and of their making salt from the salt ponds on the south bank of the Illinois, opposite the west end of Buffalo Rock. During the Black Hawk War many of the Indian actors of those tragic times were considered by the whites as of French and Indian ancestry. On the American bottom at the present time there are families that trace their lineage back to the days of Touti. France held the possessions acquired by La Salle's discoveries until 1760, when a large share of them were ceded to the British Crown. She desired to retain New France, or the country of the Illinois, on account of its fertile valleys, beautiful prairies, and the abundance of game, but three years later was obliged to surrender it also to England. Col. Geo. Rogers Clark, a Kentucky patriot of 1776, wrested this new territory from the rule of George III. in 1778, by a bold move, and it be- came a county of Virginia. Subsequently it passed to the control of the United States, and finally, in 1818, a part of it became the State of Illinois. The territory now known as La Salle County was mostly if not wholly occu- pied by Indians at that time. Edward Sanders, a carpenter at Fort Dearborn, who had become disaffected, was sent out by the commandant of the post in 1S15, to explore the country about the mouth of Fox River. He was pleased, and returned in 1830 and made a permanent settlement^on Section 12, Town 34, Range 4, where he died. Major S. H. Long, U. S. A., while making the preliminary survey of the Illinois and Michigan canal, in 1816 and 1817, notices the out-crop of coal, and advances the idea that in some past age there must have been a waterfall on the Illinois River, near the present La Salle. In 1818, Hon. Guerden S. Hubbard, who was sent out by the Ameri- can Fur Company to found trading posts, passed through the county, along the river. He found no white persons — the country wholly occupied by Indians. During the years 1819 and 1820, the county was divided into town- ships by the Rector brothers^ Stephen, Stycia and Charles, and in the following year the townships were sectionized by George Thomas, J. F. McColium, and Nelson Piper. At that time all the north part of the State was called Sangamon county. In 1823 Peoria county was formed, with Peoria as the county seat. The commissioners of that county in 1826 fixed the boundaries of Fox River Precinct, from Senatchwine Creek to the river La Page, (Du Page,) or in other words, from Chillicothe, up the Illinois to near its head- waters. Gideon Hawley and Beresford were Justices of the Peace. The place of voting was David Walker's house, at the mouth of Fox River. Under the jurisdiction of Peoria county the first marriage occurred, which is here inserted : j State op Illinois, Peoria County, } July 22d, 1829. This is to certify, that Willard Scott and Caroline Hawley were this day united in marriage by rne. Isaac Scarret, Missionary. Fox River Precinct. It seems, for some cause, that the place of voting was changed from David Walker's, at the mouth of Fox River, as the first recorded election 180 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. took place at the house of John Green, at Green's Mills, now Dayton, on the second day of August, 1830. Pierce Hawley, John Green and Samuel Grove, were judges of election, John Green certifying to the qualifications of his associates, and Pierce Hawley to the qualifications of Mr. Green. The following is the list of voters : John Green, Hugh Walker, Pierce Hawley, Wm. Parcell, Edmond Weed, Joseph Grove, John Silsaver, Alex- ander Mclvee, Reason Debold, Peter Lamsett,_Jacob Grove, Samuel Grove, Robert Beresford, and Henry Brumbach. Three of the fourteen voted for John Reynolds for Governor, the others for William Kinne. All the votes polled were cast for Rigdon B. Slocum for Lieutenant-Governor, Henry Stillman fur Sheriff, and John Sharp, John Hamlin and Stephen French for County Commissioners. About this time the; Illinois and Michigan canal was attracting con siderable attention, and the State laid out the village of Ottawa, now known as South Ottawa, the plat of which was recorded at Mackinaw, Sept. 5th, 1830, then the county seat of Peoria county, now a small town of Tazewell county. On the fifteenth day of January, 1831, Gov. John Reynolds signed the bill that erected three new counties from the north part of Peoria, named respectively, from east to west, Cook, La Salle, and Putnam. The bounda- ries of La Salle were as follows: Beginning at the S. W. corner of township 29, range 1, east of the 3d P. M., thence east eight townships, (forty-eight miles,) thence north eighteen townships, (one hundred and eight miles,) to the north line of the State, thence west eight townships along that line, to the 3d P. M., and thence south along the 3d P. M. to the place of begin- ning. This territory contained one hundred and forty-four townships, and was believed to have from five to seven hundred inhabitants at the date of organization. Ottawa was designated as the county seat. On the seventh day of March an election was held in the new county. George E. Walker was chosen Sheriff, Moses Borth, Coroner, John Green, James B. Campbell and Abraham Trumbo, County Commissioners. At the first meetii'^ of the latter, March 21st, David Walker was appointed Clerk of the Board, and the county divided into three election precincts. The first, which included ranges 1 and 2, east of 3d P. M., was called Vermillion, with the polls at the house of David Letts, who lived in town- ship 32, range 1, Wm. Seeley, Martin Reynolds and David Letts being judges of election. The second, which included ranges 3 and 4, east of 3d P. M., was called Ottawa, with the polls at David Walker's, at Ottawa, John Brown, Edward Keys and Samuel Allen judges of election. The third, which included ranges 5, 6, 7, and 8, east of 3d P. M., was called Eastern. The polls were at the house of Vetal Yermett, Holderman's Grove, and the judges of election were Jolm £ Daugherty, Edward Weed and Wm. Scamerhorn. The commissioners assembled in special session Aj>ril 2d, 1831, and selected a grand and petit jury, and levied a tax of \ per cent, on all personal property. A boat forty-five feet long and nine feet wide, "with two side oars and one steering oar," was also ordered, agreeable to the State law of January 15th, 1831, creating the counties, which compelled the commis- sioners to maintain a ferry at the county seat. At the September term this boat was accepted, James Brown receiving $05.00 for building, and Thomas True $2.00 for a rope for it. The ferry was let to the former for one year, and the rates specified as follows: HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 181 Each footman, ..... -6M C - " man and horse, ..... 12%c. " horse, jack, or mule, .... 6}£c. " Dearborn chair, or sulky with springs, - - - 50c. " two-horse wagon, drawn by horses or oxen, - - - 50c. " two-horse wagon, drawn by four horses or oxen, - - - 75c. " head of cattle, - 6%c. " bbl. of whisky, salt or pork, - lSj^c. " bushel of wheat or other grain, - - - 3c. This tariff was doubled in time of high water. It pertained to all non- residents of the county, excepting county officers and the canal commis- sioners. The first marriage, alter the organization of the county, was that of Sheldon Bartholomew to Charlotte Hogaboom. It took place, according to the records, June 22d, 1831. The fees of the commissioners and their clerk were $1.50 per day, the latter also receiving 6J- cents for entering each order of court. At the session of April 16th, 1831, Win. Richey was appointed Assessor, and September 5th he was allowed $20.00 for his work. He received the appointment the succeeding year. June 6th, 1831, the commissioners, for the sum of $20.00, granted license to Wilburn F. Walker to sell goods. This is the first record of any one engaged in merchandising, but during the next two years quite a number appear upon the records, the license being reduced from $20.00 to $7.00. At the above meeting of the board, a road was authorized from Ottawa to the east line of the State. Vetal Vermett, Joseph Cloud and James Galloway were the viewers. This was the first road laid out in the county. Shortly afterwards there was one surveyed along the Vermillion River, leading to Vandalia. David Letts was the first road supervisor, and began work on the latter road. Wm. Seeley, at this meeting, was appointed school commissioner. The county had not as yet a place of records. Ac- cordingly, we find at this session an allowance of $7.00 for carrying the poll books seventy miles to "Macacna," still the county seat of Peoria county. The official bond of David Walker, Clerk of the Board, for $1,000 was presented,. signed by G. W. Walker and Vetal Vermett, and approved. In the following July (12th), attention was called to the poor, some of whom were undoubtedly present, for David Shaffer and Edward Keys were appointed overseers. In December, the board authorized the building of a court house, 16 feet by 24, two stories high, part of which was designed for a jail. For the sum of $5.00, they granted license to Joseph Cloud, to act as auctioneer, and recommended him to the Postmaster General, as a suitable person to be appointed postmaster at Ottawa. At this time the mails all came up the river, by way of Peoria. For some time Mr. Cloud distributed the portion intended for Ottawa, from his hat. In 1832, a mail route was opened from the center of the State, via Decatur and Fox river, to Chicago. It was not formally established, however, until 1837, Daniel E. Ebersol being the first mail carrier. Just here it might be well to mention the first estate that was ever entered for probate in the county. Anthony Antonio, a man of color, (so mentioned in the records,) died about the end of February, 1831, and left some effects. It was thought best to take care of the goods for any heirs that might appear. The Judge, Joseph Cloud, accordingly appointed 182 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. Lewis Baily administrator, and John Slater, Jacob Potts and Stewart Ward appraisers. In the list -appears coats, pants, handkerchiefs, powder, shot, one rifle, a razor, a bottle of turpentine and one pair of truss irons, in all, with $6.9S cash, $26.78. The property was sold in December, and brought $20.75. In the March (5th), 1832, term of the Commissioners court, an estray pen was authorized, and horses and cattle over three years old were placed in the list of half per cent, taxable property. George E. Walker was allowed $30.00 for his services as Sheriff, which extended back beyond the date of organization. The first tavern license was granted to Simon Crozier, on July 19th, 1832. He was allowed to sell spirits. On September 4th, George Hollen- beck received a like license for Ottawa. September 3d., L. S. Bobbins, Circuit Clerk, received $5.00 for his services, from April 27th, 1S31, to July 20th, 1832. George E. Walker turned over to the County Treasurer, on the 26th day of October, 1832, the taxes collected, amounting in the aggregate to $141.42; $69.46 being for personal property, $58.25 on lands, and $11.31 on town lots. SETTLEMENTS. The first white settler in the county, since the French occupation, was Dr. Davidson. By birth, he was said to have been a Yirginian, and by occupation, a physician, but while he lived here, he was known as an Indian trader. His cabin stood on the south bank of the Illinois, opposite the west end of Buffalo Bock, near the salt marsh. He came in 1823, and died in his cabin in 1826. In 1823, Rev. Jesse Walker came into the county, and the following year formed a mission among the Indians on the Fox river, within the present town of Mission. This mission included Section 15, Town 35, Range 5. At an early day it came into the possession of the Bourbonnas, and the grove was known by that name for a long time. According to the fourth article of the treaty of Prairie Du Chien, perfected July 29th, 1829, the section on which the mission was located and the adjacent fields were reserved from the general transfer of lands, to Francois Bourbonna, Jr., by whom it was sold to Mern E. Bowen and Hon. J. S. Armstrong. In 1824, Mr. Thomas R. Covil came and settled on the creek that now bears his name. Also the following settlers established themselves in the county : Joseph Brown, George Brown, Lewis Bailey, Enos Pembroke, Pierce Hawley, James Beresford, and Warner Ramsey. In the spring, 1825, Moses Borth, Christopher Long, Geo. Sprague, Horace Sprague, the Pembrokes — Jeremiah, David, and Calvin, Mr. Ransom, and Edmond Weed. In the fall of that year Wibur F. Walker brought a keel-boat load of provisions up the Illinois. This was the first commercial enterprise in the county. In the fall of 1826, Dr. David Walker, father of Geo. E., Wilbur F., and David Walker, established himself at Ottawa. From this time until the Black Hawk war, settlements were not very rapid, among which may be mentioned, Wm. Richey, in 1828, on the land now owned by Wm. C. Moore, Section 17, Town 33, Range 3. Mr. Richey in the winter of 1831, made a permanent settlement within the present limits of Marseilles, and was the first settler in that place. The Greens, John the father, and David and Jesse the sons, established themselves on HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 183 Fox river, in 1829 or .'30. They came from Ohio, and traveled as far south as Vandalia, but appreciating the advantages to be derived from the water power on the rapids of Fox river, located themselves there. Having brought with them saw-mill machinery and competent workmen, they built a saw-mill, and afterwards a small grist- mill. At that time, however, the latter was considered quite an improvement on the hominy block, or even the horse mill. At first there was but one run of stone manufactured by the mill-wright, Wm. Stadden, from a granite boulder taken from the river. The first gnst of wheat was ground July 4th, 1830. This was the pioneer mill, and for a number of years the place about it was known as ''Green's Mills." It was not uncommon to see a number of camp-fires about the mill at night. People came from fifty to a hundred miles to get grinding done, and were obliged to wait their turn, oftentimes for weeks. Josiah Fulton, one of the early inhabitants of Peoria, (1819.) states, that one year the Green settlement was destitute of provisions, but did not lack means to purchase if it was possible to obtain them. Word was brought from the Sangamon settlement at Springfield, that if they, (the Greens) would send a keel-boat by way of the Illinois and Sangamon rivers, the settlers along the banks of the latter would load it with provisions. He v. Jesse Walker obtained a boat at Peru, and with Fulton as pilot, reached the vicinity of Springfield, and having loaded it, returned to Starved Rock, (as far as they could go up the river,) from whence they, (the provisions,) were conveyed by wagons to the settlement. They arrived in time to do the most good. Perhaps it would not be out of place to give the narrative of the trials and difficulties incident to a journey of an early settler into the county. The cloth covered wagons, known as prairie schooners, are no rarity at the present day. Their methods of camping, also, are quite familiar. Essen- tially, the same experience occurred to those who emigrated to this county in an early day. Making the journey around the Lakes, however, is quite another affair. Originally from Pennsylvania, but settled for a short time at Sandusky, Ohio, then a small village, Mr. James Galloway learned of the beautiful prairies of Illinois, and determined to see them. Accordingly, in the fall of 1824, he left Sandusky on horseback, and made the trip to Chicago without incident. Here he remained nearly a year, hunting and trapping. In some of his excursions he visited the Grand Rapids of the Illinois. Being pleased with the locality he purchased the claim of Edmond Weed, on Section 24, Town 33, Range 4, just across and south of the Illinois river from Marseilles. A cabin was here erected, the first in the east end of the county. During the following year, (1825,) he returned to Sandusky for his family. At that time it was exceedingly rare for vessels to make the trip to Chicago. In fact, but few had ventured to do so, and pilots were hard to obtain. Mr. Galloway, who was well to do, considering the times, knew the wants of the country where he designed to settle, and purposely laid in a stock of goods, not only for his own use, but for the purposes of trade with the Indians. He purchased twenty barrels of salt, a handful being equal to a mink skin, while the latter sold for twenty cents. Bacon and flour, with two hundred traps, besides a variety of household goods, consti- tuted the property he desired to carry to the new country. It would be next to an impossibility to transport this miscellaneous assortment across the country, consequently he waited the arrival of a vessel bound for 184 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. Chicago. During the month of August,! S26,he learned of one about to sail, and made arrangements to go. He was disappointed in not making the trip in summer, on account of the tardiness of the Captain, who did not seem in any particular hurry. On the first day of October, however, the vessel left the port. The approach of winter had not the slightest effect to hurry the Captain. He laid over a week at Detroit, to indulge his imbibing habits, and another spree was in order at Mackinaw. Every person on the vessel was a stranger to the lake. While they lay at Mackinaw a storm of sleet and wind from the north-west arose. The Captain, just full enough of liquor to be obstinate, persisted in starting, refusing even to listen to the warnings of the inhabitants about the fort. They sailed. About four- teen miles from the fort, they were obliged to turn back to Mackinaw. While rounding the point of the island of St. Helena, the vessel suddenly struck a sand bar, and the pitiless waves dashed over her. With great dif- ficulty the crew and passengers made their way to the island; they were utterly shelterless, with the thermometer below the freezing point. There were no means of communicating their distressful condition to the port, — a death by starvation and exposure was before them. They were saved by the merest accident. It has been remarked, that vessels seldom passed that way, and especi- ally now, at this inclement season, it would seem almost a special Provi- dence, should one appear. The American Fur Company's vessel, which, spring and fall, made the trip of the lakes, to recruit the supplies of its posts, at Mackinaw and Chi- cago, left the former place, three or four days after the departure of the Galloways, came in sight, was hailed, and brought to. The salt in the stranded vessel was a total loss, the flour was badly damaged, but a part of it was saved, as well as the bacon, traps and other effects. The Captain of the Fur Company's vessel hesitated about taking such a miscellaneous assortment of goods, destined for a port where one of their posts was estab- lished, and opened communication with the agent at Mackinaw, who was disposed to make severe terms. The goods could be carried to Chicago in the Company's vessel, but they must be consigned to their agent there, and kept by him until after the tenth of the following May — the end of the trading season. Mr. Galloway felt indignant, and said they might as well throw the goods into the lake. The Captain of the vessel endeavored to appear friendly, and offered to withhold the letter of instructions to the agent at Chicago, until Mr. Galloway had an opportunity to dispose of his goods. Thus reassured, he embarked. The vessel was crowded, every available place being occupied. Besides the two crews and the Galloway family, which, at that time, consisted of James Galloway and wife, Mary, aged thirteen, Jane, aged nine, Susana, aged two years, there were two carpenters on board, who were coming on to do some work at the fort, and a Mr. Arthur and wife, who expected to engage in farming. There were others that Mrs. Archy Clyburn (form- erly Mary Galloway, to whom we are indebted for this narrative) could not remember. All felt kindly to Mr. Galloway, and agreed to stand by him in the event of trouble. The vessel landed about opposite Madison street, near the head-quar- ters of the Fur Company, at that time under the control of Jean Baptist Beaubien. The Captain told Mr. Galloway to find a place to store his goods, and he started out to do so. After Mr. Galloway was out of sight, HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 185 lie handed the letter of instructions to Mons. Beaubien, who hastened to secure help to unload the goods and put them in the Company's warehouse, an old tumble-down affair. Mr. Galloway went to the fort, almost unoccupied, and endeavored to secure storage for his effects, but without success. He was even denied shelter for his family. It was afterward ascertained that the commandant was secretly in league with the Fur Company. Finding no place and protection for his goods, Mr. Galloway was apprized of the treachery of the Captain, and the general determination of the Company to usurp the trade of the post. Undecided as to his future course, he retraced his steps to the landing. The arrival of the schooner at the place had drawn out a large, mixed crowd of Americans, French, half-breeds and Indians Mr. Galloway, during his former visit, had formed many friends among them, especially of the denizens of a rival settlement, called by the euphonious title of Hard- Scrabble, a grove in the vicinity of where Bridgeport now stands. These people, with his fellow-passengers, were disposed to dispute the right of the company to control this matter. The forces of each side were counted, and Mr. Galloway's found to be in the majority. This compelled Mons. Beaubien to desist, although he uttered some terrible execrations, in mixed French and English, because he could not carry out the instructions of the agent at Mackinaw. There was no storage to be obtained at the landing. Alexander Rob- inson, a half-breed chief of the Pottawatamies, said to him, "I have a cabin at Hard-Scrabble which my friend is welcome to if he w r ants." Mr. Galloway gladly accepted the kind offer. They loaded the flat boat of Mr. Wallace with the goods, and poled it up the Chicago River, four miles from the fort, and landed them near the cabin. It was on the west tributary of the South Branch. The winter of 1826 and 1827 was severe, and the family suffered much from cold and the crowded condition of their home. They were frequently visited by Indians, their cabin being fartherest out from the settlement, and near the most frequented trail to the Fox and Desplaines rivers. When the red men were full of whisky they were ven r unpleasant visitors. The Galloways, recently from civiliza- tion, and no doubt remembering the horrors of Indian butchery in early times, as well as unaccustomed to Indian peculiarities, were in much trepidation all winter, Mr. Galloway being at work on his claim, at the Grand Rapids, most of the time. The Chicago of 1826 presented a bleak aspect, made up of timber and prairie. Near the mouth of the river, then at the foot of Madison Street, was the cabin of Jean Baptist Beaubien, and a shanty warehouse, somewhat nearer the lake. Old Fort Dearborn was farther up the river, near the present site of Rush Street Bridge. Opposite the fort, a double log house, occupied jointly by John Kinzie and Alexander Walcott. Near this, the blacksmith shop of David McKey and Joseph Parthrick. At the forks of the river was a log house used as a store, owned and occupied by James Kinzie and David Hall, of Virginia. Hard- Scrabble contained live or six cabins. Several were occupied by the Laframboises, of whom there were four, Francis, Sr., Francis, Jr., Joseph and Claude. One was occupied by Mr. Wallace, another by Barney Lawton, the Galloways were domiciled in one, and there was still another, but Mrs. Clyburn does not remember its occupant. The Clyburns lived in 186 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. two cabins on the North Branch. These were occupied by Jonah, the father, Archibald and Ilenly, the sons, and a relative, James K. Clark. This settlement was on Clyburn Place, opposite the North Chicago Rolling Mills. In the spring Mr. Galloway and Mr. Arthur, whose families had lived together during the winter, for the most of the time, constructed a double boat, or pirogue, from a walnut tree standing on the bank of the river, and, having placed their worldly effects into it, started for their new home. Mrs. Galloway was certainly glad to go, for she speaks of Chicago as "the jumping off place." The craft was poled up the river into Mud Lake, and across this to the Desplaines, then a feat of no great difficulty, and floated down the river to their future home. Trials by flood with them were over, for the present at least. Settled in their new cabin on the bank of the river, they recounted their experiences, and exulted in their happy deliverance. Before them was the Illinois, abounding with fish, and the bark canoes of their swarthy neighbors could be seen upon its bosom almost any hour of the day. The buffalo had disappeared two years before their coming, but their whitening carcasses were to be observed on every hand. (The last of the buffaloes was killed by Samuel Aimes, at Troy Grove, in 1837.) Deer were plenty, and prairie wolves were exceedingly numerous, and impudent. Prairie chickens awakened the settlers in the spring mornings with boomings under their windows. Mr. Galloway, who was exceedingly fond of fishing and hunting, thought he had found the sportsman's paradise. The year they settled here, (1827,) a notable incident occurred. The family had retired for the night, when a loud noise was heard outside, accompanied by a loud rapping on the door. The men jumped for their rifles and tomahawks, always near at hand, but were soon reassured by a voice addressing them in good English, saying, "My name is Cass, I want to speak to you." Opening the door, Lewis Cass, accompanied by Geo. Forsyth and some Frenchmen and Indians, stepped into the cabin. Mr. Cass informed them that the Winnebago and Sac were, it was feared, on the point of making trouble, as some depredations had already been com- mitted on the Mississippi. He advised them to go to the fort at Ottawa. The advice was followed, but it proved to be a scare, and they returned to their home after a few days. In the cabin erected by Mr. Galloway a son was born to him, George Galloway, believed to be the first white male child born in the county. The sparse population of the precinct, and the difficulties attending the obtaining of a living, as well as subduing the wilderness, engrossed the attention of the pioneers of the county, and schools were not thought about. The growing children must be taught. The little education pos- sessed by their parents was dearly prized, and they, (the latter,) were willing to make many sacrifices to bring about such a desirable end. Accordingly, in 1828, arrangements were perfected with a Mr. Horace Sprague to organize a select school. Mr. Henry Allen gave the use of a log cabin, erected by him in 1825, on the south side of the Illinois River, at the point overlooking the mouth of Fox River. Mr. Sprague was succeeded by a Mr. Kirkpatrick, and he, in turn, by a Mr. Allen, all occupying the same house. Some years after Mr. Alonzo Sawyer opened a select school, but moved to Chicago in a year or two. Mr. T. Hampton followed him, continuing in that occupation until he, in connection with Mr. II. E. HTST0KY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 187 Gedney, established The Ottawa Repuhlican. In 1855 graded schools were organized, and have successfully continued to the present time. During 1830 and 1831 the great snow fell. It began on the night of December 29th, 1830, and reached the depth of two and one half feet. Just one week from that time, (Jan. 5th,) another storm occurred, the fall of which was as deep as the former. Both of these settled to a general depth of five feet on the prairie. By successive thawings and freezings, a crust of several inches in thickness was formed, over which the prairie wolves would run the famished deer. At first the French and Indians were com- pelled to use snow shoes, the construction of which was learned from an old squaw, who had been raised in Canada. In the spring the snow went off quite rapidly, producing one of the greatest floods ever known on the river. In the spring of 1830, a number of young men of Northampton, Mass., desiring to try the realities of pioneer life, sent out a commission to select a site for a colony. This commission unanimously fixed upon La Salle, because, in their opinion, of its future commercial importance. Simon Crosiar, (spelled Crosiar and Crosier according to different members of the family) was already settled in that vicinity. During this and the following year, Aaron Gunn, and a number of others, settled in the same locality, but fearing the miasma from the overflown bottoms, it having rained most of the season, left for Princeton. Mr. Gunn moved to Lamoille, and lived there four years, then returned to La Salle, where he has since resided. Mr. Ayers determined to remain, and continue hammering out prairie plows for the settlers, his trade being that of a blacksmith. When he learned of the Blackhawk War, and the massacre at Indian Creek, he took up his anvil block and buried a quantity of silver under it, after which he left for Ohio. Upon his return, at the close of hostilities, he found nothing dis- turbed. About this time, (1830 and 1831,) came to the county the following gentlemen, who have been more or less prominent since their settlement: Harvey, Cyrus, and J. E. Shaffer, J. A., W. L. and G. M. Donivan, Am- brose and Mathias Trumbo, Wm. Munson, D. F. Hitt, Keason Debolt, Hon. G. W. Armstrong, H. L. Brush, John Coleman, Wm. H. H. Hol- ridge, Wm. Pitzer, and in 1S32, Samuel Parr, W. H. Bobertson, John Mitchell and others. At the beginning of the year 1832, the settlements were nearly as follows: At Seneca, Abel Sprague; at Marseilles, north of the river, Wm. and Wm. W. Kichey; south of the river, James Galloway; between the Illinois and Fox Rivers, Christopher Long and Edward Keys, and farther northeast, David Shaffer and Wm. Parr; at Dayton, the Greens and W. L. Donivan; at Indian Creek, the Halls, Davises, Pettigrews and Hendersons; at Ottawa, the Walkers, Pembrokes, Browns, and others; at Utica, Simon Crosiar; at Homer, three families near the present village of that name; at La Salle, Aaron Gunn and Burton Ayers. Along the south bank of the Illinois lived George Ish and Henry Delong; at Cedar Point, Nathaniel Richey; on the bluff, near the old fort, John Myers, and on Bailey r s Point, Lewis Bailey, Wm. Seeley, Joel Alvord, Asa Holdridge, Wm. Haines, and a few others. BLACK HAWK WAR. Since the Winnebago troubles in 1827, there had not been a settled peace along the border, La Salle county being just south of the old Indian 188 HISTOKT OF LA SALLE COUNTY. boundary line. The red men seemed to be fretted and chafed under the encroachments of their white neighbors, and the latter also were unsettled, and fearful of impending trouble. Xews of a threatened outbreak would drive them out, in motley crowds, at break-neck speed, to the nearest fort or block-house, and, returning to their homes in a few hours, or days, to find it nothing but a "scare." In this manner the settlers lived, alternating be- tween hope and fear; hope, that this would not last always, and fear, that in some of these "scares" reality might come, and some of their number succumb to their savage foes. Xews of the uneasy condition of the Indians along the Bureau reached the Hall settlement on Indian Creek, on the 17th of May, 1832, and, indeed, Old Shabbona had warned them, but, deceived so many times, they determined to remain, thinking their forces strong enough to resist successfully, should they be attacked, all the settlers having gathered at the house of Win. Davis, at the mill dam, about two miles north of Harding. Spies were sent out in various directions to ascertain the proximity of the Indians, and returned without discovering any appear- ances of them. Accordingly, on the morning of the 20th all resumed their usual avocations. About two o'clock of that day, H. R. Hall, eldest son of Win. Hall, Mr. Davis and Mr. Robert Xorris, were at work in a blacksmith shop, near Mr. Hall's house. Two other sons of Mr. Hall, Mr. Howard and son, two sons of Mr. Davis, and John R. Henderson, were breaking prairie half a mile from the house. Henry, George, and Wm. Davis. Jr., were at work on the mill dam near by ; while Mr. Pettigrew, wife and three children, Mrs. Hall and three daughters, Silvia, aged seventeen, Rachel, aged fifteen, and Elizabeth, aged eight, were in the house, when suddenly a band of Indians emerged from the woods, and rushed for the door. Mr. Pettigrew, with a child in his arms, endeavored to close it, but failed, beiQg shot, and falling inside. Mrs. Pettigrew, with her arms around Rachel Hall, was the next victim, the flash of the gun being so close as to burn the latter's cheek. An Indian seized one of Mr. Pettigrew's children by the feet and beat its brains out against a stump. A little son of Mr. Davis was held by two Indians while another shot him. Mr. Hall, Mr. Xorris, and Mr. George were killed, as well as Mr. Davis and wife. The others seeing there were about forty well armed Indians in the band, and that there was no hope in resistance, made their escape.* Silvia and Rachel Hall alone were spared. They were each seized by two stalwart savages and dragged across the creek, and hurried up the stream some distance, to a wigwam, where they were placed in charge of some squaws, and kept there all night, the warriors in the mean- time pursuing their murderous work among the settlers. During the night they returned, and in the morning, after a hasty breakfast, cleared a space of ground about seventy-five feet in circumference, placing in the center a pole, and some twenty spears in a circle about it. On the top of the latter were arranged the bloody sca'ps of their victims, among which the girls recognized those ot their parents and triends. Several hearts also adorned some of the spears. The two captives were placed near this center pole, one side of their faces painted red and the other black. Thus arranged, the warriors began a war-dance around the circle, making a hideous noise, and brandishing their spears so menacingly at the girls that they expected *The account here given was related by Mrs. Rachel Munson, some years ago, and was published at her death. It seems very authentic. HISTOKY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 189 every moment to be impaled. This performance lasted about a half hour, after which the faces of the girls were washed, the encampment broken up, and the whole party started, Indian hie, in a northerly direction, the cap- tives being placed on ponies, each in charge of two squaws. For four or live days the journey continued in the same direction, without incident, the girls being separated while traveling, and allowed to be together while at rest, under the guardianship of the four squaws. About the fifth day their dresses were changed for those of young Squaws, Rachel's being a red and white calico, ruffled around the bottom, and Silvia's, of the same material, but blue in color. They refused to exchange their shoes for moccasins, or to give up their combs. On the seventh day, the Indians came to the tent of the captives and their guardians, and took Silvia away to a place where they seemed to have held a council, in which it was decided that Silvia should go with an old Indian, whom they afterward learned to be White Crow, a chief of the Winnebagoes, and that Rachel should remain where she was. Silvia refused to go unless her sister went with her. Then White Crow, seem- ingly under great excitement, made a speech, at the end of which, a young warrior, calling himself Rolling Thunder, went and brought Rachel. The chiefs shook hands, horses were brought, and the girls duly mounted. A Sac Indian stepped up, and with a large knife, cut two locks of hair from Rachel's head, one over the right ear, the other at the back part of her head, saying to White Crow, as he did so, " I'll have her back again." Another Indian took a similar lock from Silvia's head, uttering the same remark. White Crow started with the girls, guarded by his band, riding rapidly all night, and halting at day light, at a camp of the Winnebagoes, where on a bed of blankets and furs, the girls were allowed to rest. From here they traveled all day in canoes, camping at evening on the banks of a stream, the name of which they never knew, donbtless, either the Fox or Mississippi river. Here they remained during the day, White Crow being absent. In the evening he returned, and approaching the captives, for the first time, addressed them in English. He asked if their parents were dead, and if they had any brothers or sisters. They replied despond- ingly, that they supposed all were massacred. He shook his head, seemed very sorry, and informed them he was about to take them home. After a comfortable night, White Crow, with twenty-six of his followers, on the tenth morning of their captivity, embarked in canoes with his charges, and crossed .the stream, then, all mounting ponies, they traveled all day, arriving at night at a place where several Indian families were encamped. Here, for the first time, they had potatoes, coffee and bread to eat. As they lay down to sleep at night, White Crow placed himself beside the captives, lit his pipe, and kept vigil all night. Next morning, after an early breakfast, the journey was resumed. About three o'clock, there was a halt for dinner, consisting of broiled venison and duck's eggs. The latter being addled, the girls were unable to eat them, but the Indians appeared to relish them greatly. At evening, they arrived opposite the fort, at Blue Mounds, northwest of Galena. White Crow took Rachel's handkerchief, no longer white, and, making a flag of truce of it, approached the fort. He was met by an interpreter, who, learning what he wanted, returned to the fort. Mr. Henry Gratiot, the Indian agent, came out, and the cap- tives were delivered to him, who conducted them inside. Here, with much joy, they met two of their uncles, Edward and Resin Hall, who had 190 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. been instrumental in arranging with White Crow for their ransom. Accompanied by an escort of soldiers, the girls set out for Galena. At White Oak Springs, they met their brother John W. Kail, whom they had supposed murdered, at the time of the massacre. Reaching Galena, they were conducted to St. Louis, from whence they were taken to the house of an uncle, in Cass Co., 111., having been in captivity over a month. Remaining here until the following September, they then returned to Bureau County, their only remaining brother, John W. Hall, having prepared a home for them in that county. Congress voted them a donation in money, and the State save them each a floating title to one hundred and sixty acres of land, Rachel's lying in part within the present limits of Marseilles, and the remainder on Section 19, Fall River township. In March, 1S33, Rachel was married to Wm. Munson, Esq., and in the following May, Silvia also married Rev. Wm. S. Horn. Mr. Munson moved to his present home, about three miles north of Harding, with his young bride, and in time, was surrounded with the comforts of wealth, and an interesting family. Mrs. Munson died May 1st, 1870. Mrs. Horn is still living with her husband, at Lincoln, Nebraska.* A fine monument has recently been erected over the graves of the slain, through the liberality of Mrs. Munson. At the breaking out of the war, many of the settlers left the county for their respective homes, in other states, where they had resided. A few of the most resolute remained, and from these, with some of the troops, recently discharged at Ottawa, Colonel, (afterward General) Jacob Fry, organized a regiment for the second campaign of the war, to rendezvous at the fort, near La Salle, erected some time previous, by Lieutenant Will) urn, to protect the stores entrusted to him by Colonel March, and called from its founder " Fort Wilburn." The regiment participated in nearly all the principal engagements, until the close of the campaign. It is but justice to say, that Colonel Fry sustained General James D. Henry, in all his troubles with jealous officers in camp, as well as the enemy in front. Mr. George E. Walker also organized a band 'of friendlv Indians for the war. An incident is related of this gentleman, growing out of the Indian Creek massacre, that is well worthy of record. Two Indians were apprehended as members of the band concerned in that terrible slaughter, but were discharged on bail, Mr. Walker becoming their surety for appearance. They thought they were cleared, and departed for their reservation west of the Mississippi. At a subsequent meeting of the court, Mr. Walker, as Sheriff of the County, was called upon to produce tliem. He went to their reservation and told them what he wanted. Without apparent feeling, they bid good bye to their friends, and started on their journey back, expecting to suffer the penalty of the law, for their crime, upon their arrival. They then traveled more as friends than as offenders, in charge of an officer, sleeping side by side at night, assisting in procuring game for subsistence, and the Indians several times finding the way, when the party were lost. In due time they reached Ottawa, when, after their trial, they were acquitted. Near Indian Creek, Mr. James Beresford was killed by Indians, in June, 1832, across Fox River, on Section 22, Rutland Township. William X ■ i m M 1% 1 ; V' ? I /""*> FALL RIVER TOWNSHIP HISTOKT OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 193 Schermerhorn, and his son-in-law Jacob Ilazelton were also murdered. The circumstances are briefly these: The gentlemen named had bought an improvement on a part of the old mission farm, begun by Rev. Jessie Walker, of whom they purchased it. While at work they were informed that the Indians were upon them. Taking their team they set out at night for Indiana, but meeting the troops under General Atchkinson, returned to Ottawa. Some time in June they started to go up to their claim, about a half hour behind a body of troops. As the latter passed along the river, one of the soldiers thought he saw an Indian, but was laughed at by his companions. Soon after the report of a gun was heard, but was attributed to the snap of a horse's hoof. Messrs. Schermerhorn and Hazelton were leisurely driving along, when a shot was fired at them. Turning about, they started for Ottawa, on a brisk trot. They met a soldier, who had been detained for some cause, to whom they related what had happened. He asked them why they did not cut off the harness from their horses, and run for it. They replied, that they were doing well as it was. While they were talking, three Indians crossed the road in front of them. The soldier was solicited to stay and fight it out with them, which he agreed to do. Directly as they concluded this bargain, three other Indians crossed the road in the same direction. The soldier, seeing this accession to the forces of the enemy, put spurs to his horse and galloped for Ottawa. The other men were shot. The soldier reported the facts to Captain Adam W. Linder, and a party was sent out to bring in the bodies. They were unsuccessful. The next day the Captain himself went out and found them in the tall grass, by the road side, horribly mutilated. The collars were cut to pieces and the harness gone. Taking the inner bark off a linn or basswood tree, a harness was constructed of it, and the bodies taken to Ottawa by Reason Debolt, Wm. Armstrong, and one other settler, that Mr. Reason Debolt, to whom we are indebted for this narrative, does not remember. They were buried on block three, town of South Ottawa. Rev. Adam Payne was also killed by Indians, about three miles north- east of Marseilles, on the farm now owned by Milton Brundage, Esq. He was a prominent minister on the frontier, and is described as a very exem- plary man. Many of the settlers speak of the sermon he delivered in Chicago, just before his departure to the Fox River, where he was mur- dered, as one of his best efforts. Old Piper, an Indian who lived about the vicinity long after the war, pointed out the spot to Joseph Brumbach. It was also recognized by the troops, who saw the buzzards flying over the body. At the close of the Black Hawk war Peru and La Salle had no existence. Ottawa, or South Ottawa, as it is now called, consisted of a rough board court house, sixteen by twenty feet, a log jail, a log building called the fort, and two frames unenclosed; one small building occupied by David Walker as a dwelling, and a ten by twelve shanty, in which Henry Hicks dispensed whisky, shot, powder, blankets and baubles, to the natives, of which there were about forty or fifty who made this their summer head-quarters, as well as five or six white men who had claimed their residence here during and before the war. No towns had been laid out except Ottawa, the whole inhabitants of the county not numbering more than one hundred persons. When the Indian troubles were definitely settled, by the exterminative 12 194 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. battle of Bad Ax, immigration began. The internal improvement system, that was strongly agitated about this time, would include the building of a canal that, it was thought, would pass through the county, and materially add to the commerce of wagon, as well as call in a class of settlers who would be desirable acquisitions. The present residents also began to improve the numerous advantages about them. In the fall of 1832 Ephraim Sprague began a dam in the slough, just immediately north of the Illinois River, at Marseilles, as well as put a wing dam in the-river. He erected a saw-mill, that was in successful operation during the following winter. This was the first improvement of the water power of the Grand Rapids of the Illinois. In 1834 Lovel Kimball came to Marseilles. He obtained possession of the land contiguous to the water power, and especially that about Sprague's wing dam, which forced the latter to sell his interest at a nomi- nal figure. Mr. Kimball organized a company, (chartered in 1836 to be known as the "Marseilles Manufacturing Co.,") with a cash capital of $200,000, for the purjDOse of manufacturing farming tools, flour, woolen goods, etc. Hon. Guerden S. Hubbard, Hon. James A. Woodworth, a former mayor of Chicago, A. D. Butterfield, himself, and a few others, were the first directors. The company built a dam across the Illinois, which went out during high water. Replacing it again, they completed their saw-mill, containing two sash saws, as they were then called, one lath machine, and a shingle cutter. Soon after this they began the erection of a grist and flouring mill, employing for the purpose A. G. Cook, a mill- wright who had completed their last dam. When finished, in 1841, this mill had eight 52-run of stones, and nine water-wheels. It was five stories high, including basement, and forty-five by seventy feet in size. The machinery was of the most improved pattern, being mostly constructed of wood. It was finished inside with black walnut, no expense being spared to make the mill in every way superior to anything of the kind in the western country. Indeed, it was so considered by competent judges. One old settler, who came here in 1840 and visited the mills at Rochester, N. Y., said he saw nothing there equal to it. It was burned April 14th, 1842, after having been in successful operation about nine months. Kimball always thought it was the work of an incendiary, attributing it to Ephraim Sprague, with whom he had trouble in settling their accounts some years before. Owing to some technicality in the policy the company never received the insurance, and broke up. Probably the largest immigration to the State, of most of the present old settlers, was in 1836. Frink and Walker's line of stages, that ran along the river, as well as a line put on by the Marseilles Company, each ramifying southwest, were the means of travel. The tide was so great that at a public house, kept by A. D. Butterfield, in Marseilles, it was not an uncommon thing to receive from twenty to twenty -five dollars for meals and lodging of travelers, who, in the crowded condition of the house, had slept in the barn, on the stoop, and about the premises. Perhaps the breaking ground of the canal, which occurred July 4th of this year, con- tributed largely to this result, as it was an earnest of the beginning of the work inaugurated by President Madison in his annual message of 1814. The principal market in 1836 was Chicago. Settlers would start away from home with the expectation of being gone a week or more. If it was an ^ordinary load only one yoke of oxen would be required, if large two or HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 195 even three were employed. The provision-box was an invariable accom- paniment, and the old coffee pot held a favorable position. The coffee was prepared at home, tied up in a little sack, and retained in the utensil until the strength was exhausted. By force of circumstances, the young men of those early days became adepts in the simpler culinary arts. When arriv- ing at a camping place at night, the oxen would be turned loose to graze, with a bell upon their necks, or picketed out with a stake and rope. Many a chase of ten or twelve miles, or even more, to find the oxen, will come to the mind of the early settler as he reads these lines. Then, having cooked and eaten their supper, they would roll themselves in their blankets and sleep, if the mosquitos would permit. When they first left home they, perhaps would be alone for the first day's travel, but after that there would be quite a train, each wagon slowly plodding along through the grass, sometimes knee-high, sometimes above the top of the wagon, and followed by a cloud of mosquitos as large as a swarm of bees. These trains often numbered a hundred wagons before they reached Chicago. From the "Widow Berry's," (twelve miles out,) into the city it was always swampy, often the water was knee-deep. Whenever a slough was to be crossed it was an item of considerable interest who should get out safely. Should anyone be so unfortunate as to get his wagon fast in the mud, or get "sloughed," as it was called, the others would unhitch from their wagons and draw him out. Selling their wheat for what they could get, they would load up with lumber and return. Many a house in the early days was constructed from lumber obtained in this way. Speaking of building, calls to mind the remarks of one of the pioneers to the writer. Pointing to a little old house back of his residence, he said: "I sawed nearly all the lumber out of Jogs for that house with a whip-saw, drove every nail, made every joint at night, my wife holding the lantern to see to work by." Prices were materially different at that time than at the present. Wheat brought from thirty to forty cents, and at extremely rare intervals, sixty cents. Eggs three cents per dozen, butter ten cents, cheese five cents, corn ten cents, occasionally fifteen, oats ten, sometimes fifteen cents, potatoes ten cents, pork $1.50 per hundred, sheep $1.00 each, work horses $50.00, milch cows $8, $9, and $12, according to quality, four-year-old steers $16.00, farm laborers 50 cents per day, and letter postage 25 cents. Many of the early settlers were compelled to allow their letters to remain in the office some time before they had money enough to take them out. One of them remarked to the writer, that, at one time, he had a letter in the t post- office for over a month, and could not get sufficient money together to take it out. At last he succeeded in trading the postmaster four bushels of wheat for it, and thought he had made a good trade, so extremely anxious was he to hear from home. Fancy horses were not indulged in by the pioneers of the county. A band of horse thieves, whose depredations were quite frequent, had its secret agents in every locality. A physician on Fox River who had a fine horse used to fasten it to a tree with a log chain and monstrous padlock. Societies of protection were organized against these desperadoes. These organizations usually consisted of a captain and one hundred men. Each one was obliged to pay an initiation fee of from $1.00 to $5.00; to ride one hundred miles in search of the horse or thief, and go at a moment's warn- ing, if any of the members' horses were stolen. It was also a part of the plan to insure a member's horse against stealing, or in other words, if a 196 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. member's horse was stolen and not found it was paid for out of company funds. July 4th, of 1836, will be memorable as the day when ground was broken in Chicago for the present Illinois and Michigan Canal. It was begun simultaneously at both ends, as well as along the line. Scores of people, of many different nations, (principally Irishmen,) nocked here, called by the prospect of labor, and the good times that always exist during the disbursement of large sums of money on the public works. Towns were laid out along the line of the canal, and lots sold for incredible prices. These prospective towns along the river at the time were either swamps or greensward, but in the excited condition of the minds of the inhabitants were soon to be teeming cities, full of life and the energy of successful business. State scrip was the circulating medium, and abundant. Soon, however, State orders took the place of the scrip, the men being paid with them, which, however, as bad as they seemed, were received by the canal company in payment for land. Many of the laborers, in order to secure their dearly earned savings, exposed as they were to the malaria of the valley, purchased land and became permanent settlers, because forced by their own interests to stay. These lands have since become valuable, and the residents thus retained are some of the best inhabitants of the county. Among such a large force of men difficulties would arise. One of these terminated in quite a war, known as the trouble between the "Cork- onians" and "Fairdowns," in 1837. The sheriff of the county was obliged to call out the militia, who finally subdued the riot, not, however, until some lives had been lost.* About 1840 immigration began to decrease, falling off to almost noth- ing in 1842, caused no doubt by the talk of repudiating the enormous State debt incurred by the internal improvement system. After the turning point in 1845, the prospect of high taxes seemed to make no material difference, emigrants rather appreciating the vim that proposed to pay a portion of the interest and the principal of the debt as soon as the State was able. At the latter period, (1842,) the canal was completed as far as Mar- seilles from La Salle, and from Chicago west to about Morris. The holders of the "Improvement Bonds" became reassured, and, in order to save what they had already expended, subscribed liberally for the completion of the work. The prospect of avoiding the long and tedious trip to Chicago to market grain, and the cheapening of commodities needed by the people, had a wonderful effect to induce settlers to locate here. As an instance of how the canal was regarded, we may mention the following. The first loaded boat through the canal was the "Goldona," A. J. Hobart captain. It cleared Chicago with a load of lumber, and arrived at Ottawa on Sunday afternoon about three o'clock. The people saw it coming and ran to meet it at the aqueduct, cheering all the way into town. Lumber at that time sold for $60.00 per thousand. This load reduced the price to $30.00, and the second or third reduced it still further. The boat carried back a load of wheat, at 12£ cents per bushel. That fall freight fell to eight and finally to six cents, and the following season to four cents. The canal proceeded to completion in the spring of 1848, and the Green and Red lines of packets were put on. As the horses drawing them trotted along through the country, it seemed a decided improvement to the settlers over the old ox team, beset by mosquitoes, and moving at snail's pace, without mentioning the inconveniences incident to camping in all HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 19T kinds of places, as well as hunting stray oxen in the morning. Traveling was placed among the luxuries. It would, no doubt, seem a great change, could one of the passengers be taken from the boat, and, seated in our palace cars, or sit at the table of one of the restaurant cars, and realize that he was traveling through the country, at the rate of forty miles an hour. The change from the ox team to the packets was as great to the early settlers, as that of the boat to the palace cars has been to later generations. We shall be obliged to go back a little to bring up the political history. A court house was authorized sometime in 1838, the contract being awarded to William F. Flagg, on July 12th, 1838, cost $20,000.00. It was finished in 1840, at a total outlay of $40,000, just double the original price. In 1839, Marshall County was erected by the Legislature, and Towns 29 and 30, Range 1, now called "Bennington" and "Evans," were trans- ferred from La Salle to that County. It was desired that Towns 29 and 30, Range 2, now " Groveland" and " Osage," should also be included, but Marshall did not want them, because so thinly settled. The Hodges and Dents were residents of those townships, and it was said that many of the settlers did not desire to build a new court house for Marshall, having just assisted in erecting one for La Salle. After a few years the former county having perfected her county building, "Groveland" and "Osage" made application for annexation, but the authorities refused to receive them. February 12th, 1849, the township organization law was passed, and La Salle County proceeded to accede to its provisions. The County Court, which, at that time, consisted of the County Judge, Henry GK Cotton, Charles H. Gilman, associate, S. M. Raymond, County Clerk, and the County Treasurer, appointed a commission, consisting of C. R. Potter, Levi Kelsey, and Israel G. Cooper, to divide the county into election precincts, the naming of which being given to the oldest resident settlers. They reported as follows : Town 31, Range 1, East of 3rd P. M., to be - - - - - Hope Town 32, Range 1, East of 3d P. M., (except a part lying north-east of Vermillion River,) to be - - .... . Eden Town 33, Range 1, (except a part east of Vermillion River), to be - - Salsbury (This was afterward changed to La Salle and Peru.) Town 34, Range 1, to be - - - - - - - Dimmick Town 35, Range 1, to be - - - - - . - Troy Grove Town 36, Range 1, to be - - - - - - - Meriden (This was changed to Mendota.) Towns 29, 30 and 31, Ranges 2 and 3, all of Town 32, Range 3, west of the Vermil- lion River, to be - - - - . Eagle Town 32, Range 2, and Town 32, Range 3, south of the Vermillion River to be - - - .... Vermillion Towns 32 and 33, Range 1, east of Vermillion River, and Towns 32 and 33, Range 2, north of Vermillion River, and south of the Illinois, to be - Deer Park. Town 33, Range 2, to be - - - . . . Utica Town 34, Range 2, to be - - - - - . . Waltham Town 35, Range 2, to be - - - . . Fremont Town 31, Range 3, east of Vermillion River, and Town 31, Range 4, and Town 31, Range 5, to be - - - - - . . Bruce Town 32, Range 3, north of Vermillion River, to be - Farm Ridge Town 33, Range 3, south of the Illinois river, (including the islands), to be - South Ottawa Town 33, Range 3, north of the Illinois River, (now Ottawa,) and Town 33, Range 4, west of Fox River, (now Dayton), to be - - - - Dayton Town 35, Range 3, to be - - - - . . Freedom Town 36, Range 3, to be - . Earl 19S H1ST0EY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. Town 32, Range 4, and Town 33, Range 4, south of the Illinois River, (including the islands), to be - - - - Grand Rapids Town 33, Range 4, north of the Illinois River, and Town.34, Range 4, east of Fox River, to be - - - - - Trenton (It was changed at the first meeting of Supervisors to Rutland.) Town 35, Range 4, and Town 35 Range 5, except Sections 5 and 6, west of Fox River, to be - - "Warren (It afterward became Serena.) Town 36, Range 4, to be - - - - . Adams Town 32, Range 5, and Town 33, Range 5, south of the Illinois River, to be - Brookfield. Town 33, Range 5, north of the Illinois, and the Sonth % °f Town 34, Range 5, to be - - - - - . . Manlius North % of Town 34, Range 5, and Towns 35 and J36, Range 5, South and East of Fox River, to be - - - - - Mission Town 36, Range 5, and Sections 5 and 6, of Town 35, Range 5, north and west of Fox River, to be - - - . - Northville The report of the commission was received, and this was substantially the towns where the first supervisors were elected. They have since been changed somewhat, as well as subdivided, but they are at the present time nearly the same as when first organized. The first board of supervisors met on the 27th day of May, 1850, and organized, by electing Wells Waite, Esq., of Dayton, President, The list is as follows : Adams, E. S. Beardsley; Brookfield, Geo. S. Maxon; Bruce, Samuel Mackey; Dimmick, Win. Mitchel; Dayton, Wells Wate; Deer Park, Win. Clayton; Eagle, Elijah M. Galloway ; Eden, M. M. Letts; Earl, James McBurney ; Fremont, Mr. Warsley; Freedom, Wm. Barber; Farm Ridge, Elmer Baldwin; Grand Rapids, Abraham Trumbo; Hope, Mr. Lucas; Meriden, O. W. Bryant; Mission, Joshua Lewis; Manlius, Giles W. Jackson; Northfield, Mr. Jones; Ottawa, W. H. L. Wallace ; Saulsbury, John Hoffman; South Ottawa, Calvin W. Eels; Troy Grove, Peter J. Wagner; Trenton, A. D. Butterfield; Utica, Hiram lligby; Vermillion, Emory Stanford; Warren, Samson Hoxie; Waltham, E. D. Hartson. About this time coal began to attract attention. It was known to the French settlers, but never mined. It was not until 1854 that any actual work was began at La Salle. About the same time, also, it began to be worked at Marseilles, and also along the Vermillion. The miners at that time had no real conception of the extent of the fields. Farther on will be given the present status of the coal interests. At one time in the history of the canal, a rail-road was talked about in its place. Tiiis idea took shape, and in 1852, the Chicago and Rock Island Rail-Road was built. The first train that ran over the road arrived at La Salle on the 6th day of March, 1853, amid general rejoicing. Captaid Fred. Reed, was the conductor. He had been a packet-boat Captain, on the canal, and when the rail-road bought up the boats and fixtures, most of the captains were given positions. During the year of 1853, also, the Illinois Central ran a train into La Salle, from the north, as well as the South. Freight was transferred across the valley by teams, and an inclined plain run by a stationary engine. The bridge at La Salle was then building, the first train running over it, August 23d or 24th, 1854, just two years, to a day, from the time the first work was began upon it at that place. Sometime in 1852 or 1853, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy ran a train into Mendota, through the northern tier of townships, of the county. In 1869, the Fox River Valley Rail-Road was organized, most of the towns along the line of the route subscribing stock. For some cause it was transferred to the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail- HISTOKY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 199 Road, in the spring of 1870, just as it was in partial running condition. About the same time the Pekin and South Western Rail-Road was projected, but it never came any farther into the county than Streator. During the past three years it has extended its line along through the townships of Otter creek and Allen. Before 1850, the population of the county was 18,000, in 1870, 60,792. So much for rail-roads. The manufactories of the county are numerous. Starch is successfully made at the present time, and the stock in the company, chartered before 1859, has become remunerative. Among the largest zinc furnaces in the United States is that of Messrs. Matthieson & Hegeler, of La Salle, a large amount of capital, running into the millions, is invested. From this, others have since sprung, and the zinc interest is at the present time, witli a growth of about fifteen years, of great importance. Perhaps the greatest manufacturing interest of the county, is that of agricultural implements. Plows, Harrows, Corn Planters and Corn Plows, as well as Shellers, are made of various patterns. Reapers, Mowers, Harvesters and Threshers (the celebrated Pitts being among the number), are all made here of desirable construction. This is due to the excellency of land in the county, ranking, as it does, first in agricultural resources, of any in the State. Of the coal industries, La Salle County 'stands second. Her fields and shafts are as follows : At Streator, there are seventeen shafts and drifts, and 4,320 acres of workable coal, in the basin. At Kirkpatrick's basin, there is one shaft that raises annually, from 600 to 700 tons, from 1,600 acres of workable coal. Lowell has six drifts, raising about sixty tons each, annually. This basin has 800 acres. La Salle is probably the better coal field, as well as the most - extensive, containing 13,120 acres, and, with eleven shafts, raising annually 217,900 tons. This is called the best coal in the county. Dayton has one drift, and only seventy acres of workable coal. Marseilles banks have 200 acres from which two drifts and one shaft raise annually 3,600 tons. At Ottawa, the coal is near the surface, being from nine to ten feet deep, and is taken out by stripping. The workable area in acres, is 2,000, from which annually 43,800 tons are taken. The capital invested in this branch of enterprise, in the county, is upwards of $2,676,500, and produces annually over 885,000 tons. THE LAST OF THE JLLINOIS, AND A SKETCH OF THE POTTAWATTOMIES. Address by John Dean Caton, LL. D. {Read before the Chicago Historical Society, Dec. 13, 1870.) Of the ancient civilizations we know but little. The beginnings of the Egyptians, the Etrurians, the Grecians, the Romans, and even the Milesians, are either entirely shrouded in the dark shadows of the far distant past, or are only lit up by the feeble rays afforded by uncertain fables or mythical traditions. Even far beyond these, great peoples lived, whose existence and 200 HISTORY OF LA SAXLE COUNTY. civilization are testified to, by broken monuments and ruined architecture, widely scattered, especially over Arabia and some parts of Africa, while in our own country, and particularly in Yucatan, we see by their works that nations have lived of whom we know absolutely nothing as to whence they came or whither they have gone. Geologists tell us of older peoples who occupied many portions of our globe, whose times they have divided into different ages, as, the stone age, the bronze age, and the iron age, because of the materials which they used in their arts, but of their coming and their going they can tell us nothing, except that they existed one after another and ceased to be. Whence came the mound-builders of our own land, or those who worked the copper mines of Lake Superior, or those whose old inscriptions are found on the great stones of ~New Mexico, or when they disappeared, none can tell ; they lived, made their record and are gone, all else is as silent and as dark as the tomb that covers them. Yet, in all these records history is written, dim and shadowy though it be, still it is history, and we seize upon each sentence of it as upon a precious treasure, and we ponder it and strain our eyes to find more than it really tells, but the misty veil of antiquity hangs over it, and finally we turn away unsatisfied. When America was first visited by Europeans, at least those who recorded what they saw, it was occupied by barbarous tribes, some much more advanced than others, but still all were barbarians. Tradition, among the more advanced, pretended to tell how their ancestors had come from more northern climes, till finally they settled in the milder countries of Mexico or Peru, where they attained a sort of semi-civilization far in advance of the wilder nations, either to the north or south of them, but whether their ancestors were the mound-builders or copper- workers, who once lived where we live, and were driven away by fierce northern hordes, more athletic than they, or peacefully left the land in search of a climate less rigorous, we can never know, nor can we satisfy ourselves of the degree of credence which we should place in their own traditions as told by their old men to the first Europeans who saw them and by whom their stories have been handed down to us. We do know, certainly, that when the Atlantic coast was first visited by white men who have transmitted to us accounts of what they saw, they found here tribes of Indians who subsisted principally by fishing and the chase, although they practiced agriculture to a limited extent, for they sup- plied the first immigrants to New England with corn from their hidden stores. The early explorers occasionally found the same grain cultivated in the valley of the Mississippi, and Lewis and Clarke procured supplies of it on the Upper Missouri. Still their agriculture was too limited to have had much influence on the density of population; and without the cultivated products of the soil no country can sustain a large population of men, if we except some tropical countries where spontaneous fruits are in perpetual season, and even there the aboriginal population was found to be very sparse as compared with countries where agriculture furnishes the principal sus- tenance to man. From the changes which had recently taken place among the original inhabitants of this country, when they were first discovered, as told by their old men, and also from the changes which occurred after their discovery, but before the exterminating influence of civilization bore upon them, we may safely assume that national and even tribal formations had been quite ■ Si: OTTAWA HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 203 recent, yet recent as they no doubt were, we know almost nothing of them. While we know that some nations become totally extinct by reason of abor- iginal warfare alone, we cannot point to a single instance of the birth and growth of any native tribe unless the uniting of the remnants of several broken tribes into one, may be so considered. At last we are forced back to the conclusion that it is only compara- tively in modern times and of civilized communities that history, whether written in books or among the rocks, tells us of the origin of nations. To this we can mention one notable exception. By divine interposition, we are told of the beginning and of the progress, and by profane history of the final extinction of one of the great ancient nations of the earth. There we are told of its founder, Abraham, of its struggles, of its triumphs and its misfortunes, of its victories and its defeats, of its pure worship and its gross idolatry, and of its final extinction as a nation under the Roman Empire. Necessarily, the history of the aborigines of this country is confined to the period since their first discovery by the educated man, and to the few uncertain traditions told by them of their comparatively very recent times, and most of these traditions as handed down to us are purely of a myth- ological character, and serve to teach us of the nature of the imagination or mental condition of the native rather than of actual facts that had gone before. Nor do those who have made a study of the native American a specialty seem to have given that study the form of connected history to any large degree, and he that would inform himself of such history must gather it from a thousand different sources, picking up a grain here and there as he can find it. More than thirty-seven years ago, when I first became a citizen of Chicago, I found this whole country occupied as the hunting grounds of the Pottawatomie Indians. I soon formed the acquaintance of many of their chiefs, and this acquaintance ripened into a cordial friendship. I found them really intelligent and possessed of much information resulting from their careful observation of natural objects. I traveled with them over the prairies, I hunted and I fished with them, I camped with them in che groves, I drank with them at the native springs, of which they were never at a loss to find one, and J. partook of their hospitality around their camp fires. Wild scenes have always had a charm for me. I have ever been a lover of nature, and the enjoyment of those scenes when prairie and woodland, lake shore and river were almost everywhere as nature made them, have left behind a pleasing memory which sometimes makes me almost wish that I could live over again my younger days. Since nature's handiwork has been defaced all around us by the hand of civilized man, I love to hie away to distant shores and the far-off mountains, and with a few friends of tastes similar to my own, enjoy the wild scenery among the rock-bound islands of Puget's Sound, or the still solitude of the high Sierras. Who would have thought at the time of which I speak that he who then here enjoyed the charms which nature throws over all her works, would ever seek the far-off scenes of the Pacific slopes in which to indulge his favorite reveries? There are some who hear me now, who remember the lake beach with its conical sandhills covered over by the evergreen juniper whose frag- rance loaded with a rich aroma the soft breeze as it quietly crept in from the rippling waters of the lake. That old lake shore, fashioned as God had made it by His winds and 204 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. waves for ten thousand vears before, had more charms for me than since the defacing hand of man has builded there broad avenues and great marble palaces, which are as far beneath the works of nature's Architect, as man himself is beneath Him who made all things well. I thought that then a romantic place fit for the mating of native lovers, in which to say soft words, and I felt assured that it was so thought by them when once I was called upon to unite in wedlock there a happy pair, whose ambition it was to conform to the white man's mode in that solemn rite, and, as the dusky bride explained, that it might last forever. As might have been anticipated, neither history nor tradition pretends to go back to the origin of any of the native tribes who occupied this land when first explored by civilized man. At that time the country where we live was principally occupied by the Illinois Indians who were an important people, who ranged from the Wabash to the Mississippi, and from the Ohio even to Lake Superior, although there were a great many other tribes occu- pying the same territory. Their chief location was in Northern Illinois. Here was their home, and their great metropolis was where Utica now stands, in La Salle county. There then stood the largest city ever built by northern natives. It was a delightful place in the bosom of a beautiful valley, and the city occupied all the intervening space between the river and the bluff, nearly a mile in extent. Their great cemeteries there testify to the popu- lousness of the place, even were the testimony of the first discoverers want- ing. If we do not know of the beginning of any native nation, we are credibly told of the extinction of this great people, and that, too, within a century after they were found so populous and so prosperous by the enter- prising explorers. Soon after their discovery by La Salle, the great Iroquois confederation, whose battle fields were strewn with their victims almost from the Atlantic coast to the Wabash, and from the Great Lakes, and even north of them, to the Alleghanies and the Ohio, finally extended their enterprises to the Illinois. With a great slaughter they defeated this hitherto invincible people, laid waste their great city, and scattered them in broken bands over their wide domain. From this terrible blow they never recovered. For a century later they struggled with waning fortunes against northern encroach- ments, till finalty they were exterminated by the Pottawatomies and the Ottawas, at Starved Kock, the Fort St. Louis of La Salle, which overlooks the site of their great city and the scene of their first great defeat and slaughter by the conquering Iroquois, as I shall- presently relate. There still stands this high isolated rock as it has stood for thousands of ye ars gone by, the swift current of the river bathing its feet on one side, its sum- mit overlooking the broad valley and the many wood-clad islands for many miles above and below it, fit monument to the great departed who had, during many long years of peace and security, looked upon its impregnable heights as a secure refuge in case of disaster. Alas! if it was secure against the approach of human hands, gaunt famine could scale its ascents and do its deadly work. There is and ever will be a charm about the place, both from its own romantic surroundings and the melancholy story of the bloody scenes it has looked down upon. While the visitor stands upon its native battlements, silently pondering what has been told him, insensibly his imagination carries him back to ages long ago, and he thinks he hears the wail of woe, oft and oftentimes repeated, and then again the song of revelry and joy sung by those departed long before the white man saw it. The / HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 205 ancestors of my ancient friends were responsible for the last sad catastrophe. The Pottawatomies were a tribe of the great Algonquin confederation, whose power was so severely felt by the British forces when at war with France, in the middle of the last century, though we do not know the story of their individual prowess in that sanguinary warfare. When Fathers A Hones and Doblon first visited Green Bay, and there established a mission, just two hundred years ago, they found the Potta- watomies established on those verdant shores, and this is the first mention I can find of them in history. That was then their settled home, though they roamed far away, for they were in the habit of extending their visits to the shores of Lake Superior. In 1671 they are mentioned as met with at La Point, on that Lake, by the missionary fathers, not as residents, but as visitors. At that time they were not known south of the lakes, for when Joliet and Marquette returned from their discovery of the Mississippi, by way of the Illinois river; in 1674, they met none of the Pottawatomies here. In 1675, Marquette, no doubt by invitation of the Illinois Indians, whom he had met the year before on his return with La Salle from the Mississippi, came from Green Bay to establish a Mission here. In this journey he was attended by a party of Illinois Indians, and also by a band of the Pottawatomies. So far as we know, these were the first of the tribe who ever saw the country south of Lake Michigan. They coasted the west side of the lake in open boats or canoes, in the latter part of the season, when the lake is boisterous and forbidding. It was a perilous and fatig- uing voyage of four months duration, and sorely tried the endurance of the zealous missionary. They at last reached Chicago, just as winter was clos- ing in, and proceeded up the South Branch of the river to where Bridge- port now stands, and there built a hut, in which the missionary wintered. After the lonely and tedious winter was passed, he proceeded down the Illinois River to the great city of the Illinois, below Starved Rock, and there established the first Mission ever founded in the Illinois country, and named it Kaskaskia. How soon after this the Pottawatomies left their old home on Green Bay, and sought more hospitable regions further south, we are not informed; nor can we tell whether the emigration was gradual, or if they broke up all together, but as we find them in their southern homes in different bands, the probabilities are they left in parties. A portion settled on the Saginaw Bay, in Michigan, who were subsequently known as the Pottawatomies of Saginaw, or of Huron. Others descended as far as Detroit, and settled in that neighborhood. Others found their way to the St. Joseph River, on the east side of Lake Michigan; and others, it may be presumed, came directly to Northern Illinois, though it is possible they spread from Michigan into Illinois. The precise date of these several migrations we cannot give, but Oragon and Bouquet found them, in the middle of the last century, occupy- ing the country about Detroit and Fort St. Joseph; and we find no account of them within the last hundred years and more at Green Bay. From these explorers we get the first intimation of their numbers, and yet this is of the most unsatisfactory kind. They set them down at three hundred and fifty; and Dodge, a quarter of a century later, places them at four hundred and fifty, while Hutchins places them at a still lower number than the first. Upon these numbers we can place but little reliance; at best it could have been but imperfect estimates, including no doubt only those bands whom they met at Fort St. Joseph and Detroit, without taking into account those 206 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. at Saginaw or in Illinois. We may safely assume, also, that these figures are designed only to express the number of their warriors, for Sir William Johnson, who assembled the Algonquin confederation at Niagara in 1763, informs us, that of the nineteen hundred and thirty warriors there assem- bled, four hundred and fifty were Pottawatomies, or, according to the old orthography, Pouteotamies. With them and their associate warriors, Gen- eral Bradstreet there concluded a treaty which pacified all the Indian tribes bordering the upper lakes, who had hitherto been such inveterate enemies to the British Government and the English immigrant. A reasonably con- ciliatory course with them since, and a moderate share of good faith towards them, have enabled the Canadas to live with those who resided on the north shores, in amity in times of peace, and depend upon them as allies in time of war. The number of warriors representing the Pottawatomies at the Algonquin convocation at Niagara, shows that the whole tribe must have been largely in excess of the numbers given by Bouquet and others, and their report so nearly approximates to the number of warriors at Niagara, as to convince us at once that they spoke only of their able-bodied men. Nor is it very probable that all the warriors which the several bands of that tribe]could furnish, made the long journey to Niagara to attend the coun- cil. The fact that the Pottawatomies furnished nearly one-fourth of the representatives in that council of the whole Algonquin confederation, should convince us of the commanding importance of this tribe in that powerful association of the Indians, and so were they the last, south of the lakes, as we shall see, to yield up their place to the irresistible advance of civiliza- tion. The fraternal relations existing between the Pottawatomies and the Ottawas were of the most harmonious character. They lived together almost as one people, and were joint owners of their hunting grounds. Their relations were quite as intimate and friendly as among different bands of the same tribe. Nor were the Chippewas scarcely more strangers to the Pottawatomies and the Ottawas than the latter were to each other. They too claimed an interest in the lands occupied, to a certain extent, by all jointly, so that all three tribes joined in the first treaty for the sale of their lands ever made to the United States. Chicago was ever an important point in the estimation of the Potta- watomies and their associates, and here was the council held which resulted in that first treaty in 1821, when the three tribes named ceded to the United States five millions of acres in Michigan. Since their emigration from the north, a sort of distinction had grown up among the different bands of the Pottawatomies, arising from their sev- eral locations, which seem to have stamped upon their tenants distinct characteristics. Those occupying the forest lands of Michigan and Indiana, were called by themselves and by the traders the Indians of the Woods, while those who roamed these great grassy plains were called the Prairie Indians. The former were much more susceptible to the influence of civilization than the latter. They devoted themselves, in a very appreciable degree, to agriculture, and so supplemented the fruits of the chase very largely in their support. They welcomed the missionary among them with a warm cordi- ality. They listened to his teachings, and meekly submitted to his admoni- tions. They learned by heart the story of our crucified Redeemer, and with trembling voices recounted to each other the sufferings of the cross. They HISTOKY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 207 bent the knee and bowed the head reverently in prayer, and raised their melodious voices in sacred songs taught them by the holy fathers. They received the sprinklings with holy waters, and partook of the consecrated elements, believing devoutly in their saving grace. They went to the con- fessional with downcast looks, and with deep contrition told the story of their sins, and with a radiant joy received the absolution, which in their estimation blotted them out forever. Here indeed was a bright field of promise to those devoted missionaries, who deeply felt that to save one heathen soul from the awful doom which they believed awaited all those who died without the bosom of the church, was a rich reward for a whole life of pinching privation and of severe suffering; and their great ambition was to gather as many redeemed souls as possible to their account, each of which should appear as a bright jewel in the crown which awaited them in that future state to which we are all so rapidly hastening. It was very different, however, with the Prairie Indians. They despised the cultivation of the soil as too mean even for their women and children, and deemed the captures of the chase as the only fit food for a valorous people. The corn which grew like grass from the earth which they trod beneath their feet, was not proper meat to feed their greatness. Nor did they open their ears to the lessons of love and religion tendered them by those who came among them and sought to do them good. If they tolerated their presence they did not receive them with the cordiality evinced by their more eastern brethren. If they listened to their sermons in respectful silence they did not receive the truths they taught with eager gladness. Even if they believed for the moment what they were told, i t made no permanent impression on their thoughts and actions. If they understood something of the principles of the Christian religion whi ch were told them, they listened to it as a sort of theory which might be well adapted to the white man's condition, but was not fitted for them, nor they for it. They enjoyed the wild roving life of the prairie, and in common with almost all other native Americans, were vain of their prowess and manhood, both in war and in the chase. They did not settle down for a great length of time in a given place, but roamed across the broad prairies, from one grove or belt of timber to another, either in single families or in small bands, packing their few effects, their children and infirm on their little Indian ponies. They always traveled in Indian file upon well beaten trails, connecting, by the most direct routes, prominent points and trading posts. These native highways served as guides to our early settlers, who followed them with as much confidence as we now do the roads laid out and worked by civilized man. Northern Illinois was more particularly the possession of the Potta- watomies, but, as before stated, I have sought in vain for some satisfactory data to fix the time when they first settled here. They undoubtedly came in by degrees, and by degrees established themselves, encroaching at first upon the Illinois tribe, advancing more and more, sometimes by good- natured tolerance, and sometimes by actual violence. I have the means of approximating the time when they came into exclusive possession here. That occured upon the total extinction of the Illinois, which must have been sometime between 1766 and 1770. Meachelle, the oldest Pottawa- tomie chief, when I became acquainted with them, thirty-seven years ago, associated his earliest recollection with their occupancy of the country. His recollection extended back to that great event in Indian history, the 208 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. siege of Starved Rock and final extinction of the Illinois tribe of Indians, which left his people the sole possessors of the land. He was present at the siege and the final catastrophe, and although a boy at the time, the terrible event made such an impression on his young mind, that it ever remained fresh and vivid. I am indebted to Mr. William Hickling for assisting my memory on a point so important. The death of Pontiac, the great Ottawa chief, occured in 1766. He was the idol of his own people, and was beloved and obeyed scarcely less by the Pottawatomies. They believed that the Illinois Indians were at least accessory to his murder, and so held them responsible, and conse- quently the Ottawas and Pottawatomies united all their forces in an attack upon those whose deadly enemies they had now become. I am not satis- fied that their previous relations had been those of cordial friendship, but if the peace had not been broken by open war there was that bad blood existing between them which must have arisen between those who were making and those who were suffering encroachments. The Illinois Indians never fully recovered from the great calamity, which they had suffered a century before at the hands of the Iroquois. By that their spirit and their courage seemed broken, and they submitted to encroachments, from the north by their more enterprising neighbors, with an ill grace, no doubt, but without protecting their rights by force of arms, as they would have done in former times, and sought to revenge themselves upon those upon whom they looked as their actual enemies in an underhand and treacherous way. In the war thus waged by the allies against the Illinois, the latter suffered disaster after disaster till the sole remnants of that once proud nation, whose name had been mentioned with respect from Lake Superior to the mouth of the Ohio,' and from the Mississippi to the Wabash, now found sufficient space upon the half acre of ground which crowns .the summit of Starved Rock. As its sides are perpendicular, except on the south where it may be ascended with difficulty by a sort of natural stair- way, where some of the steps are a yard high and but a few inches wide, and not more than two can ascend abreast, ten men could repel ten thousand with the means of warfare then at their command. The allies made no attempt to take the for! by storm, but closely besieged it on every side. On the north or river side, the upper rock overhangs the water somewhat, and tradition tells us how the confederates placed themselves in canoes under the shelving rock and cut the thongs of the besieged when they lowered their vessels to obtain water from the river, and so reduced them by thirst, but Meachelle, so far as I know, never mentioned this as one of the means resorted to by the confederates to reduce their enemies, nor from an examination of the ground do I think this probable, but they depended upon a lack of provisions, which we can readily appreciate must soon occur to a savage people, who rarely anticipate the future in storing up supplies. Xo improvident people could have subsisted long in such a place. How long they did hold out Meachelle did not and probably could not tell us ; but at last the time came when the unfortunate remnant could hold out no longer. They awaited but a favorable opportunity to attempt their escape. This was at last afforded by a dark and stormy night, when led by their few remaining warriors, all stole in profound silence down the steep and narrow declivity to be met by a solid wall of their enemies surrounding the point where alone a sortie could be made, and which had HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 209 been confidently expected. The horrid scene that ensued can be better imagined than described. No quarter was asked or given. For a time the bowlings of the tempest were drowned by the yells of the combatants and the shrieks of the victims. Desperation lends strength to even enfeebled arms, but no efforts of valor could resist the overwhelming numbers, actuated by the direst hate. The braves fell one by one, righting like very fiends, and terribly did they revenge themselves upon their enemies. The few women and children whom famine had left but enfeebled skeletons, fell easy victims to the war- clubs of the terrible savages, who deemed it as much a duty and almost as great a glory to slaughter the emaciated women and the helpless children as to strike down the men who were able to make resistance with arms in their hands. They were bent upon the utter extermination of their hated enemies, and most successfully did they bend their savage energies to the bloody task. Soon the victims were stretched upon the sloping ground south and west of the impregnable rock, their bodies lying stark upon the sand which had been thrown up by the prairie winds. The wails of the feeble and the strong had ceased to fret the night winds whose mournful sighs through the neighboring pines sounded like a requiem. Here was enacted the fitting finale to that work of death which had been commenced, scarcely a miie away, a century before by the still more savage and terrible Iroquois. Still, all were not destroyed. Eleven of the most athletic warriors, in the darkness and confusion of the fight, broke through the besieging lines. They had marked well from their high perch on the isolated rock, the little nook below, where their enemies had moored at least a part of their canoes, and to these they rushed with headlong speed, unnoticed by their foes. Into these they threw themselves, and hurried down the rapids below. They had been trained to the use of the paddle and the canoe, and knew well every intricacy of the channel, so that they could safely thread it, even in the dark and boisterous night. They knew their deadly enemies would soon be in their wake, and that there was no safe refuge for them short of St. Louis. They had no provisions to sustain their waning strength, and yet it was certain death to stop by the way. Their only hope was in pressing forward by night and by day, without a moment's pause, scarcely looking back, yet ever fearing that their pursuers would make their appear- ance around the point they had last left behind. It was truly a race for life. If they could reach St Louis, they were safe ; if overtaken, there was no hope. We must leave to the imagination the details of a race where the stake was so momentous to the contestants. As life is sweeter even than revenge, we may safely assume that the pursued were impelled to even greater exertions than the pursuers. Those who ran for life won the race. They reached St. Louis before their enemies came in sight, and told their appalling tale to the commandant of the fort, from whom they received assurances of protection, and were generously supplied with food, which their famished condition so much required. This had barely been done when their enemies arrived, and fiercely demanded their victims, that no drop of blood of their hated enemies might longer circulate in human veins. This was refused, when they retired with impotent threats of future vengeance, which they never had the means of executing. After their enemies had gone, the Illinois, who never after even claimed that name, thanked their entertainers, and, full of sorrow, which 210 HISTORY OF LA SAJLLE COUNTY. no words can express, they slowly paddled their way across the river, to seek new friends among the tribes who then occupied the southern part of this State, and who would listen with sympathy to the sad tale they had to relate. They alone remained — the broken remnant and last representatives of their once great nation. Their name, even, now must be blotted out from among the names of the aboriginal tribes. Henceforth they must cease to be of the present, and could only be remembered as a part of the past. This is the last we know of the last of the Illinois. They were once a great and a prosperous people, as advanced and as humane as any of the aborigines around them ; we do not know that a drop of their blood now animates a human being, but their name is perpetuated jn this great State, of whose record of the past all of us feel so proud, and of whose future the hopes of us all are so sanguine. Till the morning light revealed that the canoes were gone, the confed- erates believed that their sanguinary work had been so thoroughly done that not a living soul remained. So soon as the escape was discovered, the pursuit was commenced, but as we have seen, without success. The pur- suers returned disappointed and dejected that their enemies' scalps were not hanging from their belts. But surely blood enough had been spilled — vengeance should have been more than satisfied. I have failed, no doubt, to properly render Meachelle's account of this sad drama, for I have been obliged to use my own language, without the inspiration awakened in him by the memory of the scene which served as his first baptism in blood. Who can wonder that it made a lasting impres- sion on his youthful mind? Still, he was not fond of relating it, nor would he speak of it except to those who had acquired his confidence and intimacy. It is probably the only account to be had related by an eye-witness, and we may presume that it is the most authentic, and may weff deserve preserva- tion, and so may be worthy of a place in the archives of this Society, whose proper mission it is to gather up and bring to light whatever still remains to be gathered from the memories of those who are fast fading away, of scenes whose theatre was the land we live in, and of peoples who once occupied this territory. The few dim lights still remaining will soon be put out, and darkness and oblivion must shroud forever all that is then unrecorded. This great event in Indian history secured to the Pottawatomies all the territory then belonging to the Illinois, and the exclusive right to which was undisputed by other tribes. It extended their possessions to the lands of the Peorias on Peoria lake. They occupied to the Wabash as far south as Danville and even beyond. On the other side they occupied to the Rock river, though their right to a strip of land on the east side of that river was disputed by the Sac and Fox Indians who ranged the prairies west of there and beyond the Mississippi. They extended north into Wisconsin as far as Milwaukee, though their northern boundary was never well defined, but their friendly relations with the Chippewas prevented this from ever becom- ing a source of disagreement between them. After the extermination of the Illinois, their general condition was that of peace, and I have learned of few incidents since worthy of record. As before intimated they had a per- petual difficulty with the Sacs and Foxes about the lands bordering on the east side of Rock river, and when the braves of the contestants met on the disputed territory they fought it out, but I have not learned that the war was often carried beyond the contested grounds, though the eastern bound- ary of these was quite undefined. - !*£ mm Wl m^\ OCy?^ DEER PARK TOWNSHIP 07l~- HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 213 As a tribe, the Pottawatomies may not have taken an active part against the United States in the war of 1812, yet it is certain that many of their young chiefs and braves did so. On this subject they were extremely reti- cent. At one time, when riding over the prairie south of Blue Island, in 1833, with Billy Caldwell, when the old chief, as usual, was answering my questions about the past and what portion of the country he had visited, as it seemed inadvertently, he commenced giving an account of an expedition of the British from Canada across to Ohio, of which he and a number of his warriors formed a part, but he had hardly got them landed on our shores, when he seemed to remember that I was an American and that it was better not to enlighten me further on the subject, and he broke off sud- denly, nor could I by any means prevail upon him to return to the subject. During the Black Hawk war, as it was called, in 1832, as a people they remained loyal to the United States, but it was with great difficulty that many of the young men kept from participating in the affray with the Sacs and Foxes. But the part they acted in that affair may be found in the written history of the times. Chicago was ever a favorite resort of the Pottawatomies. Here they chose to hold their great councils, and here they concluded the last treaty with our Government as they had the first, as I have already stated, twelve years before. This last treaty was held in 1833, and I was a daily attend- ant upon the deliberations of the council. By this time the Ottawas and the Pottawatomies had become so blended and intermixed that thev had become practically one people, and were generally designated by the latter name. I do not remember the number of Indians in town at the time of the treaty, but the assemblage was by no means confined to the chiefs who participated in the deliberations. There were certainly several thousand natives here, who were supplied with regular rations of beef and flour by the Government, and it was manifest that they were quite willing to pro- tract the conference so long as these should last. At the close of each important deliberation, especially if much progress seemed to have been made, a keg of twisted plug tobacco was rolled into the council house, the staves cut in the middle with an ax, and the chiefs told to help themselves. This was accompanied with a box of white clay pipes. They helped them- selves with great decorum, and even some ceremony. By this last treaty, concluded at Chicago, in 1833, the Indians dis- posed of all their remaining lands to the United States, except some specific reservations to some of their chiefs, and agreed to remove to a limited loca- tion assigned them west of the Missouri river. When the treaty was finally concluded and the presents all distributed, and no more rations served out, they gradually dispersed till only those who resided in and about Chicago remained. For two years longer this people continued among us, subsist- ing as they had done before, nothing worthy of note, so far as I know, occurring in the meantime. In 1835, and for the last time, the whole assembled at Chicago, to receive their annuity from the Government, and to make their final start for their new home. I was absent at the time of their assemblage, and have no means of stating at what date they began to make their appearance in the town, for now Cnicago had really begun to present an appearance which would well justify the name. Here for the first time, many who had through their whole lives been in the habit of visiting this favorite location, when the rank grass grew waist high where the Tremont and the Sherman 13 214 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. houses now stand, must have been deeply impressed with the marks of civil- ization vastly more extensive than any they had ever seen before or been able to comprehend. It assured them, and they comprehended it, that they were already strangers in their native land. That a mightier race had come, so far their superior that they must fade away before it. It is emphatically true of all our American Indians, that they cannot exist, mul- tiply, and prosper in the light of civilization. Here their physical vigor fails, their reproductive powers diminish, their spirit and their very vitality dwindle out, and no philanthropy, no kindness, no fostering care, of gov- ernment, of societies, or of individuals, can save them from an inevitable doom. They are plainly the sick man of America; with careful nursing and the kindest care, we may prolong his stay among us for a few years, but he is sick of a disease which can never be cured except by isolating him from civilization, and remanding him to nature's wildness, which in truth has more charms in many cases for even the white man, than the refine- ments and the restraints of the white man's mode of life. Our tastes for these are the results of artificial training, and our tendency is constantly to relapse to a wilder life in the woods and in the mountains. The bivouac of the soldier has a charm to which he often recurs with animated pleasure. The camp-fire of the hunter has a fascination which he who has enjoyed it can never forget. And in our earliest childhood we showed our natural tastes and inclinations by listening to stories of these, with more avidity than any other. Mayne Reid built his hopes on this juvenile taste, which he knew was stronger than any other, when he wrote his charming stories which have made his name so popular, 3 r es, and so dear, too, to the rising generation. Accounts of huntings and fishings, of living in the woods and in the plains, or in some sweet little nook at the foot of the mountain, down which the babbling brook comes from the melted snows far above, and where nature in her unbroken beauty and her sublimity reigns around in her supreme silence, and there is no mark and no sound of civilization near, — these have fascinations for even the white race as well, which are entirely wanting in the most glowing accounts of cathedrals, and palaces, and pic- tures, descriptions of which fail to interest those whose tastes have not been cultivated up to their full appreciation. If a love of nature in her wildest moods and scenes be a relic of barbaric taste, which civilization has failed to eradicate, then to that extent, at least, I am a savage still. This tendency in the white race to revert to what we may term the natural tastes, is strongly manifested, whenever we see one taken in infancy and brought up among savages. Almost always he is the greatest savage of them all, notwithstanding the hereditary influence through many gen- erations of those cultivated tastes and habits which distinguish the civilized man from the savage. This observation may not be confined to the case cited, although that is perhaps the most convincing of this tendency to revert to the savage state. We often see cases where men have grown to maturity in the midst of civilized society, uniting themselves with the native tribes, and enjoying that life better than the former, and choosing to spend their days with their new found friends, although it involves a sacri- fice of all those ties which so strongly bind us to friends and kindred and early associations. In such cases we rarely find them practicing those arts which they had early learned, or those habits of industry which is the dis- tinguishing characteristic of civilized man. It is undoubtedly true, in these latter cases, that he who becomes a savage after puberty, has an exceptional HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 215 inclination to revert to the wild state; still the number is so considerable as to show us that civilization has not been so long continued as to wholly change our natures, and that it is almost, if not entirely, artificial. I think the facts will warrant the conclusion that this tendency to reversion is much stronger in the male than the female. In the few instances where the white female has been reared in savage life, and has then been reclaimed, she has more readily conformed to civilized habits, and has shown less longing for the wild scenes among which she was reared; and when she has been introduced to savage life after maturity, she seems always happy to escape it. In observing this fact, however, we ought not to forget that the harder lot of the female among savage peoples may tend to make her more willing to escape from what is really a state of bondage and servitude, than with the man, who is in every sense an equal, or, from his higher intellectual endowments, may most likely occupy a superior position. Reverse the state of things, and how rarely do we find the savage ever civilized. In the numerous instances where the savage infant has been removed from the influences and allurements of his ancestors, and reared entirely among us, and taught all that civilization and Christianity could teach him, but very few have been wholly weaned from the tastes and inclinations which they have inherited from their savage ancestors. Some notable and brilliant exceptions are no doubt to be met with, but they are so rare as to inspire rather our remark and admiration than a well grounded hope that we can ever succeed in reclaiming them as a people. The native American is in some respects a proud and a sensitive being, and is not wanting in reflective powers. When brought in contact with civilization, he recognizes his inferiority, and appreciates his inability ever to overcome it. He feels that he cannot live with the stranger, except as an inferior, and, inspired by his native pride, he would rather cease to be than to do this. He appreciates his inevitable doom. He ceases to hope, and then comes despair, which contributes more than all else to hasten the result which he foresees. While all have seen from the begin- ning that the aborigines melt away and die out before the advance of civilization, in spite of the most humane efforts to produce a different result, we may not have appreciated all the causes which have contributed to this end. Those which have been the most readily understood, because the most patent, are the vices and diseases and poisonous drinks which the white race has introduced among them from the very first. If these were the only causes we might deem it possible, by municipal regulations, to remove them. While this would be a great boon which civilization undoubtedly owes to the original owners of the soil where we are so rapidly expanding into a great nation, I am satisfied it would not secure the great end which philanthrophy must most ardently desire. Still they would not amalgamate with civilization, nor become civilized as a separate people. They can only live and prosper and multiply by continuing as their ancestors have lived, in a wild state, roaming over large areas sparsely populated, depending upon what they can secure of nature's raising, and when their numbers become too great for subsistence upon such supplies, they must become reduced by wars, disease or famine. The views I have suggested, of the effect upon the mind and the sensibilities of the Indian, which is produced by his observations of advancing civilization as it intrudes upon him, and its reflected influence 216 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. upon his physical organization, I think well illustrated and confirmed by the observations of Mr. Sproat in his "Scenes and Studies of Savage Life." He employed a large number of natives about his saw-mills at Barclay Sound, on Vancouver's Island. Here the natives were settled around him in comfortable dwellings with their families, and worked promiscuously with the white laborers. The strictest temperance was enforced through- out the settlement, and no violence was permitted toward the natives, but they were treated with the utmost kindness and fairness. They were well fed, well clothed, and carefully taught. Here they were surrounded with all the best influences of civilization, and as few of the vices as we may expect to find, when the red man is brought in contact with the white. ' For a time all seemed to go on well, and the experiment promised a success. At length, however, a change became observable, especially among the Indians who lived nearest the white settlements. A few of the sharpest of the young natives had become offensively European, as he calls it, but the mass of the Indians had ceased to visit the settlement in their free, easy and independent way, but lived listlessly in their villages, brood- ing seemingly over heavy thoughts. They seemed to have acquired a distrust, nay, almost a disgust for themselves. At first they had looked upon mills and machinery, upon steamships and upon great houses, indeed upon all the wonderful works of the new comer, with curiosity and interest, but now, with distrust, with disgust, and even with despair; the effect of this despair was now manifest. They even began to abandon their old tribal habits, practices and ceremonies. Presently, without any apparent cause, an unusual amount of sickness was observed among them, and the death-rate was largely increased, and so continued during the five years that our author remained among them. Nobody molested them. Not- withstanding all their comforts and all the care bestowed upon them they sunk into a gradual but sure decay. The light of civilization instead of warming them into new life seemed to bring a blight upon them; they felt that they were an inferior race. They lacked the energy, and therefore the ability, to become and live as civilized men, and their proud hearts were crushed at the thoughts of living with the white race as inferiors and therefore a degraded race, and then necessarily followed disgust and despair, and then came disease and death. Had they lacked that lofty pride and that love of independence which are so marked a characteristic of our Indians, they might have enjoyed the comforts which civilization brought them, without mortification at the consciousness of living as inferiors among a superior race. But no kind- ness, no assistance, no proffered recognition of equality, could hide from their view that they were and must be inferiors, while they could in contentment brook no superiors in fact. In several cases advanced aboriginal Indian tribes, have by act of Congress been declared citizens and endowed with all the rights and privileges of citizenship. Still they were conscious of their inability to properly exercise and enjoy those rights and privileges. They knew they could not exercise the franchise side by side with the white man, with the same degree of intelligence and judgment, and so they scorned to use it. Perhaps it would have been better for them could they have ignored the real distinction which existed between them and the white race, and per- suaded themselves, or been persuaded by others, that they were the equals HISTOKY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 217 of any. They had too much shrewdness to be thus blinded, and so they recognized a truth which another disposition would have concealed from them, and submitted to what seemed to be a fate, in a sort of reckless, sullen silence, at least till a possible opportunity should occur for striking a blow, though it might be an expiring one, for what they believed existence ; and if not for existence then for revenge — if not for the future then for the past. Laying aside what all must recognize as palpable evils introduced among them, as fraud, whisky, and demoralization, there is, upon a deeper look beneath the surface, a fatal difficulty which all the kindness and service which civilization, philanthropy and Christianity can render them cannot overcome. The proud and haughty chieftain clearly sees in the coming of the stranger, and in his proffered kindness, the unavoidable degradation of his people from that lofty estate of proud independence which his forefathers maintained, and that at last, after being driven from their envied inheri- tance, and finding no place of rest but in the grave itself, their final extinc- tion from the face of the earth. It is a sad picture, and yet it stands out before us in the light of the past as if painted on the wall before us by the Divine finger. We may not deny that the sacrifice is necessary to promote the greatest good to the greatest number, but surely we may heave a sigh of sympathy for the victim whose immolation is necessary to carry out even a Divine plan. And so may we have some compassion for him if, in his death-throes, he manifests his savage and untamable nature. If it was his misfortune to be born a savage, with no rights which the white man is bound to respect, then it was his misfortune also to be born with a nature which renders him incapable of civilization, a lofty desire for independ- ence, a profound detestation for everything like servitude, a deep-seated sentiment of revenge, and, above all, a total inability to appreciate how it is that he has no rights which he may call his own, and which even a superior race should regard. We must admit that even our boasted civilization has its strange phases, and sometimes its manifest inconsistencies. We repeat the maxim that might makes right always with reproach, and yet act upon it when- ever the public weal is supposed to recjuire it. Perhaps the truest and the best justification we can plead for insisting upon taking the lands of the aborigines whenever we wish them, using no more force than is necessary to accomplish what we deem necessary — whether the owner is willing to sell them or not — is that a few useless savages, who can do no good for the world at large, and little good even for themselves, must not stand in the way of the march of civilization ; that God made the earth and all that is upon it for His own honor and glory, and that both they and we are but tenants at His will; and that it is His undoubted right, whenever in His good pleasure He sees fit, to eject those who in His estimation do Him no honor, and replace them by those who may contribute more to His glory and that thus He is working out His great scheme conceived from the be- ginning of all time. I say, if we can but thus console ourselves that in what, to the superficial observer seems to be spoiliations of the weak by the strong, we are but instruments in the hands of the Almighty to work out His great purposes and to execute His solemn decrees, then, indeed, we may feel that we have washed our hands in innocency. For myself, 1 have never been a very ardent believer in what is sometimes called special mis- 218 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. sions, and merely suggest this as the most plausible justification which I have ever been able to contrive. Still, I do believe that my old friends did not see it exactly in that light when they turned their backs upon Chicago, the .scene of so many of their grave councils and of their happy gatherings — when they looked for the last time upon the ever bright waters of the lake, and bent their slow and reluctant steps to a land of which they knew not, and in which they would be strangers; and yet there were old men among them who could have told them that their fathers had with bloodier hands expelled another nation who had occupied the land before them, and that no doubt the title had been thus transferred many times, the conveyance always sealed by the blood of the last owner. At this last gathering of the tribe at Chicago the total number of souls was about five thousand. While here they were well fed by the Govern- ment; and when they went they were removed by the Government under the charge of the late Captain Russell. By him they were transported to their new home on a reservation assigned them by the Government in Clay county. Missouri, opposite Fort Leavenworth. Almost from the beginning a feeling of hostility was manifested towards them by the citzens of Missouri, which finally resulted, at the end of two years, in another re- moval by the Government, when they were located in Iowa, near Council Bluffs. Here, again, their home was of short duration, and they were removed a third time by the Government to their present location in Kan- sas, where they have remained for over thirty years. This reservation, however, they have now sold, and they are about to remove for a fourth time within little more than a third of a century. Their new location is in the Indian country south and west of Kansas. How long: it will be before the pressure of advancing civilization will again push them on in search of a new home, we cannot certainly predict. We may safely say, however, that it cannot be very long. We may scarcely hope that they will ever find a quiet resting place above the earth. In their Kansas home, the Indians of the woods have continued to manifest their greater adaptability to conform to the habits of civilized life. They have there subsisted to a large extent by agriculture. Some progress has been made in teaching them in schools, and the influence of religion still exerts its sway over them, or at least their religious teachers still com- mand their attention and respect. Out of seventeen hundred and fifty of which this band still consisted, according to the last report which I have seen, sixteen hundred are represented as subsisting by agriculture. The prairie Indians yet remain as wild and untamable as ever. They are still averse to the labors of the field, and enjoy the life pf indolence, or else the excitement of the chase, by which and their annuities from the Government they eke out a scanty subsistence. The finger of fate seems to be pointed alike at the most civilized and the most savage. Final ex- tinction is the end of the way down which all are swiftly rushing, and it would seem almost practicable to calculate with mathematical certainty the day when they will live only in memory and in history. They left Illinois thirty -live years ago with five thousand souls. At the date of the last report they had dwindled down to three thousand five hundred, and at this moment their numbers can scarcely exceed three thousand. From this each one may calculate for himself when the last day shall have passed — when there will be no living representative of that pow- erful people who but a century ago exterminated a nation at a single blow HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 219 at Starved Rock. The last of the Pottawatamies will then have ceased to be. I shall close this paper with an account of the great war-dance which was performed by all the braves which could be mustered among the five thousand Indians here assembled. The number who joined in the dance was probably about eight hundred. Although I cannot give the precise day, it must have occurred about the last of August, 1835. It was the last war-dance ever performed by the natives on the ground where now stands this great city, though how many thousand had preceded it no one can tell. They appreciated that it was the last on their native soil — that it was a sort of funeral ceremony of old associations and memories, and nothing was omitted to lend to it all the grandeur and solemnity possible. Truly, I thought it an impressive scene of which it is quite impossible to give an adequate idea by words alone. They assembled at the council-house, near where the Lake House now stands, on the north side of the river. All were entirely naked, except a strip of cloth around the loins. Their bodies were covered all over with a great variety of brilliant paints. On their faces, particularly, the} 7 seem to have exhausted their art of hideous decoration. Foreheads, cheeks, and noses, were covered with curved stripes of red or vermilion, which were edged with black points, and gave the appearance of a horrid grin over the entire countenance. The long, coarse, black hair was gathered into scalp- locks on the top of their heads, and decorated with a profusion of hawks' and eagles' feathers, some^ strung together so as to extend down the back nearly to the ground. They were principally armed with tomahawks and war clubs. They were led by what answered for a band of music, which created what may be termed a discordant din of hideous noises, pro- duced by beating on hollow vessels and striking sticks and clubs together. They advanced, not with a regular march, but a continued dance. Their actual progress was quite slow. They proceeded up and along the bank of the river, on the north side, stopping in front of every house they passed, where they performed some extra exploits. They crossed the North Branch on the old bridge, which stood near where the railroad bridge now stands, and thence proceeded south along the west side to the bridge across the South Branch, which stood south of where Lake street bridge is now located, which was nearly in front and in full view from the parlor windows of Sauganash Hotel. At that time this was the rival hotel to the Tremont, and stood upon the same ground lately occupied by the great Republican wigwam where Mr. Lincoln was nominated for the presidency — on the corner of Lake and Market streets. It was then a fashionable boarding house, and quite a number of young married people had rooms there. The parlor was in the second story fronting west, from the windows of which the best view of the dance was to be obtained, and these were filled with ladies so soon as the dance commenced. From this point of view my own observations were principally made. Although the din and clatter had been heard for a considerable time, they did not come into view from this point of observation till they had proceeded so far west as to come on a line with the house, which was before they had reached the North Branch bridge. From that time on they were in full view all the way to the South Branch bridge, which was nearly before us, the wild band, which was in front as they came upon the bridge, redoubling their blows to increase the noise, closely followed by the warriors, who had now wrought themselves into a perfect frenzy. 220 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. The morning was very warm, and the perspiration was pouring from them almost in streams. Their eyes were wild and bloodshot. Their countenances had assumed an expression of all the worst passions which can find a place in the breast of a savage — fierce anger, terrible hate, dire revenge, remorseless cruelty — all were expressed in their terrible features. Their muscles stood out in great hard knots, as if wrought to a tension which must burst them. Their tomahawks and clubs were thrown and brandished about in every direction, with the most terrible ferocity, and with a force and energy which could only result from the highest excite- ment, and with every step and every gesture, they uttered the most frightful yells, in every imaginable key and note, though generally the highest and shrillest possible. The dance, which was ever continued, con- sisted of leaps and spasmodic steps, now forward and now back or sideways, with the whole body distorted into every imaginable unnatural position, most generally stooping forward, with the head and face thrown up, the back arched down, first one foot thrown far forward and then withdrawn, and the other similarly thrust out, frequently squatting quite to the ground, and all with a movement almost as quick as lightning. The ir weapons were brandished as if they would slay a thousand enemies at every blow, while the yells and screams they uttered were broken up and multiplied and rendered all the more hideous by a rapid clapping of the mouth with the palm of the hand. To see such an exhibition by a single individual would have been sufficient to excite a sense of fear in a person not over nervous. Eight hundred such, all under the influence of the strongest and wildest excite- ment, constituting a raging sea of dusky, painted, naked fiends, presented a spectacle absolutely appalling. When the head of the column had reached the front of the hotel, leaping, dancing, gesticulating and screaming, while they looked up at the windows with hell itself depicted on their faces at the "cliemokomarb squaws" with which they were filled, and brandishing their weapons as if they were about to make a real attack in deadly earnest, the rear was still on the other side of the river, two hundred yards off ; and all the inter- vening space, including the bridge and its approaches, was covered with this raging savagerv glistening in the sun, reeking with streamv sweat, fairly frothing at their mouths as with unaffected rage, it seemed as it we had a picture of hell itself before us, and a carnival of the damned spirits there confined, whose pastimes we may suppose should present some such scenes as this. At this stage of the spectacle, I was interested to observe the effect it had upon the different ladies who occupied the windows almost within reach of the war clubs in the hands of the excited savages just below them. Most of them had become accustomed to the sight of the naked savages during the several weeks they had occupied the town, and had even seen them in the dance before, for several minor dances had been previously performed, but this far excelled in the horrid anything which they had previously witnessed. Others, however, had but just arrived in town, and had never seen an Indian before the last few days, and knew nothing of our wild western Indians but what they had learned of their savage butch- eries and tortures in legends and in histories. To those most familiar with them, the scenes seemed actually appalling, and but few stood it through and met the fierce glare of the savage eyes below them without m > x : a. Sha BBONA HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 223 shrinking. It was a place to try the human nerves of even the stoutest, and all felt that one such sight was enough for a lifetime. The question forced itself on even those who had seen them most, what if they should, in their maddened frenzy, turn this sham warfare into a real attack \ how easy it would be for them to massacre us all, and leave not a living soul to tell the story. Some such remark as this was often heard, and it was not strange if the cheeks of all paled at the thought of such a possibility. However, most of them stood it bravely, and saw the sight to the very end ; but I think all felt relieved when the last had disappeared around the corner as they passed down Lake street, and only those horrid sounds which reached them told that the war dance was still progressing. They paused in their progress, for extra exploits, in front of Dr. Temple's house, on the corner of Lake and Franklin streets, then in front of the Exchange Coffee House, a little further east on Lake street ; and then again in front of the Tremont, then situate on the north-west corner of Lake and Dear- born streets, where the appearance of the ladies in the windows again inspired them with new life and energy. From thence they passed down to Fort Dearborn, where they concluded their performance in the presence of the officers and soldiers of the garrison, where we will take a final leave of my old friends, with more good wishes for their future welfare than I really dare hope will be realized. MEMOEIES OF SHABBONA. This celebrated Indian chief, whose portrait appears in this work, deserves more than a passing notice. Although Shabbona was not so con- spicuous as Tecumseh or Black Hawk, yet in point of merit he was superior to either of them. Shabbona was born at an Indian village on the Kankakee River, now in Will county, about the year 1775. While young he was made chief of the band, and went to Shabbona Grove, now De Kalb County, where they were found in the early settlement of the county. In the war of 1812 Shabbona with his warriors joined Tecumseh, was aid to that great chief, and stood by his side when he fell at the battle of the Thames. At the time of the Winnebago war, in 1827, he visited almost every village among the Pottawatomies, and by his persuasive arguments prevented them from taking part in the war. By request of the citizens of Chicago, Shabbona, accompanied by Billy Caldwell (Sauganash), visited Big Foot's village at Geneva Lake, in order to pacify the warriors, as fears were entertained that they were about to raise the tomahawk against the whites. Here Shabbona was taken prisoner by Big Foot, and his life threatened, but on the following day was set at liberty. From that time the Indians (through reproach) styled him "the white man's friend," and many times his life was endangered. Before the Black Hawk War, Shabbona met in council at two differ- ent times, and by his influence prevented his people from taking part with the Sacs and Foxes. After the death of Black Partridge and Senachwine, no chief among the Pottawatomies exerted so much influence as Shabbona. Black Hawk, aware of this influence, visited him at two different times, in order to enlist him in his cause, but was unsuccessful. While Black Hawk was a prisoner at Jefferson Barracks, lie said, had it not been for Shabbona I3K 224 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. the whole Pottawatomie nation would have joined his standard, and he could have continued the war for years. To Shabbona many of the', early settlers of this county owe the pres- ervation of their lives, for it is a well-known fact, had he not notified the people of their danger, a large portion of them, like those on Indian Creek, would have fallen victims to the tomahawk of savages. By saving the lives of whites he endangered his own, for the Sacs and Foxes threatened to kill him, and made twofattempts to execute their threats. They killed Py- peogee, his son, and Pyps, his nephew, and hunted him down as though he was a wild beast. Shabbona had a reservation of two sections of land at his Grove, but by leaving it andf going west for a short time, the Government declared the reservation r forfeited, and sold it the same as other vacant land. On Shab- bona's return, and finding his possessions gone, he was very sad and broken down in spirit, and left the Grove forever. The citizens of Ottawa raised money and bought him a tract of land on the Illinois River, above Seneca, in Grundy County, on which they built a house, and supplied him with means to live on. He lived here until his death, which occurred on the 17th of July, 1859, in the eighty-fourth year of his age, and was buried with great pomp in the cemetery at Morris. His squaw, Pokanoka, was drowned in Mazen Creek, Grundy County, on the 30th of November, 1864, and was buried by his side. In 1861 subscriptions were taken up in many of the river towns, to erect a monument over the remains of Shabbona, but, the war breaking out, the enterprise was abandoned. Only a plain marble slab marks the resting-place of this friend of the white man. THE GEOLOGY OF LA SALLE^COUNTY. BY JOHN W. HUETT. / (In this article n stands for north; e east, &c.) Geology has for its object a description of the structure of our earth and of the character and arrangement of the materials of which it is com- posed. This embraces a description of the rocks forming its outside or sur- face, of the fossils — remains of animals and plants — shells, teeth, bones, stems, leaves, etc., which they contain, and of the ores and minerals found in them. In the language of Geology all the material of our globe is termed rock, whether hard like limestone and granite, or soft and tenacious like clay, or loose and not cohering, like sand. All rocks are divided into two great classes, unstratified or lying in vast irregular masses; stratified, — arranged in layers or strata. The strati- fied roeks are divided intofossiliferous, — containing fossils; unfossiliferous, containing- no fossils. Most of the rocks of the Central Plain are of the stratified class. It must not be understood, however, that these strata are of diflerent origin. The unstratified rocks can frequently be traced to points where they are found to be stratified. Hence we are justified in assuming that their present condition is not their original state, but has been produced by causes acting upon them at some time since their formation. The different strata of rocks differ much from one another. Some are very hard and tough, others soft, and some hard and brittle. They are also of very different colors, and vary greatly in mineral character. They belong generally to one of three classes. Calcareous or limerocks — limestones; HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 225 arenaceous or sandy rocks — sandstones, and argillaceous or clay rocks — slates and clay shales. Slates are rocks splitting into thin slabs, having a smooth surface; shales are those splitting up into very thin irregular pieces. Some shales are arenaceous and sometimes limestones are found in this form. The rocks are divided into formations or groups, according to the fos- sils which they contain, and these formations, also called " ages," are sub- divided into periods. The following table will give a better idea of these groups and their relations than any description can. It is taken from Dana's Manual of Geology, 2d Ed., p. 142, and is the system of the !N". Y. State Survey, with some slight changes. AGE. FORMA- TION. PERIOD. EPOCH. REMARKS. LA SALLE CO. EQUIVALENT. Age of Man. Quartern. ary. Terrace, Champlain, Glacial. These strata con- sist of sand, gravels and clays, contain- ing boulders. Well represented in La Salle County, from feet to 60 feet thick. Age of Mam- mals. Tertiary. Tertiary. Pliocene, Miocene, Eocene. Clays, marls and limestones. Sometimes fresh water strata. Not represented in La Salle County. Rich in fossils, the remains of huge land animals especially. Cretace- ous, or Chalk. Cretace- ous. Upper, Middle, Lower. Chalk rock, a soft limestone and flint. Not found in Illinois. Rich in fossils. Jura. Wealden. Wealden. Noted for its buried forests. Absent in Illinois. Age of Rep- tiles. Jurassic. Oolyte: Upper, Middle, Lower. Lias: Upper, Middle, Lower. Rich in the re- mains of huge Lizard -like marine ani- mals. Absent in Illinois. Absent in Illinois. New Red Sandstone Trias. Keuper, Muxhelkalk, Burt ersand- stein. Noted for the tracks of birds and reptiles. Absent in Illinois. Carbonif- erous, or Coal. Permian. Permian. Contains the most valuable deposits of coal. Well developed in La Salle County, from feet to 550 feet thick, containing from one to three workable beds of coal, from 24 inches to 6 feet thick. Age of Plants. Carbonif- erous. Upper. Lower. Sub-Carboniferous. Millstone granite. Upper. Lower. Appears to be wanting in La Salle County. Devonian or Old Red Sand- stone. Catskill. Catskill. Age of Fishes. Chemung Chemung. Portage. Genesee. All of these strata wanting in La Salle County. Hamilton Hamilton, Marcellus. Cornifer- ous. Corniferous, Schoharie, Caudagalli. 226 HISTOET OF LA SALLE COUNTY. AGE. FORMA- TION. PERIOD. EPOCH. REMARKS. LA SALLE CO. EQUIVALENT. Upper. Silurian. Oriskay. Oriskany. Lower Helder- berg. Lower Hel- derberg. Saline. Saline. Noted for salt deposits. Age of Mol- lusks, Niagara. Niagara. Clinton. Medina. Does not occur in La Salle Co. or Inver- tebrates Trenton. Cincinnati. Utica. Trenton. Rich in fossils. Exposed at Homer, Covell Creek, &c. Lower Silurian. Canadian. Chazy. Quebec. St. Peter's Sandstone. No fos- sils known from this rock. Primor- dial, or Cambrian Calciferous. Potsdam. Acadian. Contains some fossils. Utica Cement Rock, usually called calciferous, probably Quebec. Arehean. Arehean. It will be seen from the above that by far the larger part of these groups are not known in our county. This is equally true of the State, and we may say that in no one place are all these strata found laying in their natural order. Some of the groups are always wanting. Thus in Xew York, where the Silurian and Devonian are well represented, the carbon- iferous, and all above it, are wanting. In the Southern States, where the tertiary and cretaceous occupy wide areas, all below is concealed or not present. The total thickness of all the strata at any one point is probably not less than 75,000 feet, or a little more than fourteen mile:-. The rocks do not lie horizontally, but are generally inclined at a greater or lesser angle to the horizon, and this brings them to the surface at some T • J? 1 points, however deeply they may be buried at others. It is from these exposed edges, and from what we see in ravines and learn from excavations for railways and mines, and from the borings for artesian wells, that we obtain our knowledge of the structure of our globe. The rocks of La Salle county embrace some of the oldest formations of our earth, and none of the later, and between the strata represented there' are great breaks, vast intervals in time, during which no strata were formed, no progress made in building up this part of the continent. All stratified rocks were undoubtedly deposited from water in the form of mud or sandbanks. The arrangement of the layers, the thickening and thinning in one direction or another, the assorting of the material, the lam- ination of the rocks — that is, the appearance of being made up of thin sheets of different colors — all these attest the action of water, and strongly testify that it was the agent in transporting the material and laying down these rocks; and if the stratified strata were thus formed, so also were the unstrat- ified, for, as we have seen, the latter are but an altered condition of the former. The strata of La Salle county consist of first, the Primordial or calcifer- ous; second,the Chazy or St. Peter's sandstone; third, the Trenton limestone; fourth, the carboniferous or coal-bearing rocks. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 227 The calciferous strata occupy a small area in the valley of the Illinois, near Utica, extending from east to west about 4^ miles, and from north to south about If miles, covering about S square miles, its total thickness being at Utica about 170 feet. Its most eastern outcrop is about a mile and a half east of Utica, and its most western about two and a half miles west of that place in the eastern edge of La Salle township, nearly a half mile west of the works of the Utica Cement Co. Its most northern expos- ure is in the bed of the Pequemsoggie creek, three-fourths of a mile north of these works, and it is bounded on the south by the bluff south of the river. It nowhere extends back at the top of the north bluff more than a half mile, and seldom so far as that. These strata for a thickness of from four to six feet on a part of the bottom or flat are very arenaceous, and in some places flinty. They are thin bedded, quite hard, and a band about a foot in thickness over most of this area is oolitic in structure — that is, appears to be made up of small round grains, nearly white. This band is of a light color, hard and tough. In the bluff these arenaceous beds do not appear. Below these lies a thin- bedded, grayish-blue, hard limestone, breaking with a ringing sound. This is the waterlime rock. Below it are many feet of limestone, some of the strata 8 to 10 inches thick, but most of them thinner. Among these are beds of waterlime, and some strata of sandstone, one of them white, less than an iuch thick, and hard, lying just over the first waterlime, and one about four inches thick lying in the thick waterlime bed near the bottom. It is coarse-grained, very hard, and dark colored. The total thick- ness of these beds at Utica is about 170 feet. The following is a section taken from the 111. Geological Survey, vol. III., page 281. taken at a point about three-fourths of a mile west of Jas. Clark & Sons' cement mill. The full thickness is not shown here. 1. St. Peter's sandstone, 3 feet. 2. Silicious and chertv beds, 12 feet. 3. Silicious and oolite, feet 9 inches. 4. Limestone, 1 foot 3 inches. 5. Sandstone, 9 inches. 6. Limestone, 2 feet 6 inches; calciferous or containing lime. 7. Limestone with flint, 4 feet 6 inches; more properly, cherty limestone. 8. Sandstone, 1 foot inches; calciferous. 9. Cement rock, good, 1 foot 3 inches; makes a good waterlime. 10. Sandstone, 1 foot inches. 11. Shaley limestone and clay, feet 3 inches. 12. Cement rock, impure, 1 foot 10 inches; not a good waterlime rock. 13. Sandstone, 3 feet inches; used for lining kilns. 14. Cement rock, 2 feet inches; impure; breaks into small, irregular frag- ments; worthless. 15. Chert, feet 4 inches; called "flint" in "Eeport." 16. Cement rock, feet 2 inches; impure. 17. Limestone, 1 foot 10 inches; arenaceous or sandy. 18. Cement rock, 2 feet 10 inches; impure. 19. Limestone, 4 feet 8 inches; good quarry rock. (Is not worked.) 20. Sandstone, 1 foot inches; calciferous. 21. Limestone, 3 feet inches; irregular masses and broken fragments. 22. Cement rock, 6 feet 9 inches ; upper 2 feet not of first quality. 23. Limestone, 4 feet 6 inches; somewhat arenaceous and irregular quality. 228 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 2-1. Cement rock, 2 feet inches; impure. The cement rock is a lime- stone, but not a pure carbonate of lime or carbonate of lime and mag- nesia. 25. Limestone, 1 foot 6 inches. 26. Cement rock, feet 10 inches; good. 27. Sandstone, 1 foot inches; calciferous. 28. Limestone, 1 foot 2 inches. 29. Cement rock, 1 foot 6 inches; fair quality. 30. Limestone, 6 feet inches; upper part silicious. 31. Cement rock, 5 feet inches; good; full thickness not ascertained as it extends below the level of the railroad. It contains two beds of 4 to 6 inches of impure stone. This should be 9 feet inches instead of 5, and there are three bands of impure stone instead of two, the lowest thickest; 8 to 9 inches below this limestone again. The quarries of James Clark & Son are in No. 22 of this section, on the flat, from three-eighths of a mile to a mile s. w. of the railroad station. In the Illinois Report it is stated that no fossils are found in the overlying rock. Such is not the case, as at least ten species of fossils are found in the surface rock at the s. w. quarry, and some of them, Murchisonia especially, are very abundant. A small trilobite, one-half inch across, two brachio- pods, and a coral, are not uncommon. In the waterlime only a single fossil is found, excepting algae. This resembles a Pleurotomaria. Algae are very frequent, but usually broken and imperfect. Some vertical holes indicate the presence of worms, and besides these there are many anomalous mark- ings which have been too slightly studied to allow one to form an intelli- gent opinion as to what they are. The strata of the waterlime on the upper surface often present a net- work of raised lines, different in color from the body of the rock, and on the under surface the same net-like system of lines is seen, but depressed instead of raised. These are very different from the impressions of algae or seaweeds, both in color and form, the lines seldom, if ever, presenting a smooth, rounded sur- face, and forming a coarse network, while the algae are always smooth rounded and never form a series of reticulations on the surface of the stone. These marks were evidently formed in these strata, while in a plastic or soft state, being exposed to the sun and partially dried and cracked, and then being again covered with water and another layer of mud deposited. We believe that these rocks were formed at the bottom of a shallow estuary or bay into which much sediment was swept by a stream or streams, and that the seaweeds, whose remains are found here, were transported hither by currents, which accounts for their broken and abraded condition, as well as for the state in which most of the shells are found, they having a worn ap- pearance as if having been rolled about by the water. .Besides, in the upper beds on the flat, No. 21 of the above section, there are many worn fragments of stone, apparently taken from some older rock and transported to some considerable distance by currents or waves. 2. The St. Peter's sandstone. Next in ascending order is the St. Peter's sandstone, a deposit of almost pure silica, but in some places con- taining a considerable amount of oxide of iron, and in others of a fine, nearly white, tenacious clay. Its thickness at Utica is about 130 feet, and it con- sists of a series of thick strata, varying in color from a clear white to a bluish white. Farther east it is yellow, yellowish red, brown, and variously HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 229 mottled. Along the Fox River it is generally white, but sometimes a rusty yellow. It is a fine-grained, soft pulvurulent rock, easily crumbling down under the influence of frost and water. The redder beds are the hardest, but even these are soft. At the base of the formation is a bed of hard, coarser-grained rock, resisting the action of frost and water, and breaking with straight edges. Below this is a singular bed, almost entirely composed of large concretions, the outer portion of which is made of a cherty lime- stone, the inside of chert or flint running into chalcedony at the centre, often nearly transparent and sometimes highly colored. This is the No. 2 of the section given above, and there is some difference of opinion as to whether this stratum belongs to the St. Peter's or to the calciferous. We are of the opinion that it belongs to the St. Peter's, as we find some masses of chert of the same character in the lower three feet of what is unques- tionably the St. Peter's. Many of these masses are '6 to 4 feet in diameter. They are very hard, the outer shells being very free from cracks and quite hard. The inner part is very hard, but splinters under the hammer, and breaks into irregular, angular fragments, having a sharp, cutting edge. The St. Peter's is the surface rock of the Illinois River valley from a point about a mile and a half east of Utica to Ottawa, with an exception to be noticed in our next section, and on the south side of the river all the bluff rock from two miles west of Utica for about eight miles east, and to the bank of the river for nearly two miles east of Ottawa; while in the north bluff it extends from a half mile west of Utica to about a mile west of Otfawa. The valley of the Fox River is excavated in this rock, and it forms the bluffs of this stream almost through the county. South of the Illinois it covers but a narrow surface, only a limited area along the south bluff, and a small tract in the northwest part of Deer Park township. North of the Illinois it is, except in the Illinois and Fox River valleys, a narrow strip along the top of the bluffs, covered with clays, gravels, etc., to a depth of from 20 to 80 feet. There is also a small development of it in the east part of La Salle township, and it covers the surface from this point east for a small distance — 40 to 200 rods back from the bluff, and the tunnel of the C, R. I. & P. R. R. is cut in it. The streams flowing into the Illinois between Ottawa and Utica, as well as the tributaries of the Fox River, have cut for themselves profound gorges in this rock, from a half mile to a mile in length, terminating at the upper end in a series of cascades. These canons, for such they really are, are bounded by perpendicular walls from 80 to 100 feet high, often not more than a hundred feet apart, and at the bottom flows, except in a wet season, only an insignificant stream, but during heavy rains a raging torrent rushes through these ravines, and at the head a series of splendid waterfalls will be found. In this section some grand and pic- turesque scenery may be found, as well as some of the wonders of Nature's handiwork. The lower strata of this formation in some places seems to be full of water, while the upper beds are wholly destitute of it. About Utica and up the ravine known as Clark's Run, springs are numerous, and the water generally of excellent quality for drinking. Some of these springs are strongly charged with calcareous matter, which is deposited in moss and in crevices of the rock, forming beautiful incrustations. Frequently the pro- cess may be traced from the green moss growing vigorously to a hard, compact limestone. This is well seen at a point about 80 rods northwest of Jas. Clark & Son's Cement Mill, under the bluff, also near the lower falls 230 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. on Clark's Run. Occasionally a spring contains oxide of iron, as well as lime, and then the tufa becomes reddish-brown, or a deep, dull red. Some of the springs of Clark's Run, as well as man} 7 of those in Deer Park, are so highly charged with carbonate of lime that it is deposited in the form of agaric mineral, (Dana's Manual Mineralogy, No. 715-2,) or mountain milk, a light, puffy substance, milk white, and imparting a milky color to the water. A gelatinous silicate is also thrown down by some of the springs in Deer Park. Deer Park, so well known for its fine scenery, and Starved Rock, so closely connected with the early history of the Central Plain, are both cut in the St. Peter's sandstone. To the east of Starved Rock are some magnifi- cent gorges, (juite equal to Deer Park in beauty and extent. Buffalo Rock is a vast mass of the St. Peter's, around which at one time the Illinois may have flowed. Its perpendicular cliffs make it a con- spicuous object from whatever point it is viewed. It has a slope to the west, but even that extremity descends quite abruptly to the valley. The St. Peter's, as will be seen from our general section, represents the Chazy Epoch of the Potsdam. It is generally believed to be entirely desti- tute of fossils, but a slab of sandstone found on the bluff near the tunnel on the C, R. I. & P. R. R., near the east line of La Salle township, evidently contains fucoids or seaweeds, and appears to belong to the lower strata of the St. Peters. 3. The Tren ton Limestone. This rock, the lower member of the Tre*nton group, is represented over a narrow area, covering a space in the valley of Covell Creek, and extending thence in a narrow strip northeast across the Illinois valley, almost to the north bluff, at a point about a mile and a half west of the C., R. I. & P. station at Ottawa. It occurs at several points on Fox River, especially near the mouth of Mission Creek. At Homer, in the S.E. corner of Troy Grove, it is quarried, and at a point farther south on the same stream — the LittleVermillion. It is also found in the southwest part of this township, and also in the northwest part of Dimmick. It occurs at the west end of the tunnel, La Salle township, at the entrance to Deer Park, and Lowell on the Big Vermillion. From this it will be seen that the exposures of this rock are widely scattered. They are nowhere of great extent, that near Lowell being the most important — a mile and a half long, and of variable width, but generally narrow. There is also a small exposure of this rock on the land of Geo. Caldwell, Deer Park, and another, we are informed by Mr. M. Fitzpatrick, of Lowell, on the land of Col. D. F. Hitt, just in the rear of Starved Rock. Any limestone found lying directly on the St. Peter's sandstone is probably the Trenton, and this serves as a toler- ably fair guide to its identification, the St. Peter's not being liable to be mistaken for any other rock, nor any other rock for the St. Peter's. The Trenton is a dense, hard, bluish, highly fossiliferous limestone, sometimes almost flinty, and splintering when struck into irregular frag- ments. Some of its beds are, however, fine working, breaking with a straight, smooth face, and coming out in blocks of fair size. The beds at Homer are somewhat yellow, thin, and softer than much of this rock. The strip in the Illinois valley just east of ( Htawa — it crosses west of the fair grounds — is in its upper part shaley. breaking up into thin, irregular pieces,to the depth of 12 to 18 inches. The lower beds are a solid rock in strata of from 6 to 12 inches thick. At the tunnel it is a brownish rock, breaking irregularly, and containing pyrite (No. 75, Dana's Manual of Mineralogy). . '■^tLyc£t^P OTTAWA HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 233 At Covell Creek, near the bridge on the river road, it is very light colored, especially when exposed for some time to the weather. The Trenton is at least 50 ft. thick at Covell Creek,and about-the same at Lowell and at the tunnel. At Homer it is about 20 feet thick. It is some- times, as at Homer and on Covell Creek, nearly horizontal, while at the tunnel and at the mill at Lowell it lies inclined at an angle of 40 degrees. At the tunnel to the southwest; at Lowell to the northeast. Just east of Ottawa it has been much disturbed, and the strata are frequently cracked, and flexed as if by pressure from the. sides. This strip, moreover, is some- times broken through, and is nowhere over 8 feet thick, sometimes not over 4. In the Illinois valley both the St. Peter's and the Trenton lie SO feet below the top of the bluff, also composed of St. Peter's. That the beds in the valley have not been simply worn away to this depth the existence of the Trenton strata lying upon them clearly proves. Some great convulsion has either raised a portion of these strata or sunk a part of them below their natural level. Of this matter we shall speak more fully under the head of Disturbance of Strata. The Trenton is eminently a fossil-bearing rock almost throughout its whole extent. It is not to be expected, however, that in all parts it is equally rich in organic remains, or that they are equally well preserved. Mollusks or shell fish, at least many of the species, are gregarious, or live in groups like the oysters, clams and scallop of to-day, and of course, where these "banks" were, there vast quantities of these shells were entombed, thus photographing their features indelibly on Nature's tablets, and hand- ing down to ages to come these mummies of perished races. Among the species thus preserved in the Trenton strata are Orthoceros of several spe- cies, some very large from Homer, and among others, the form called Or- moceros, having instead of a straight a beaded form of siphuncle, or tube connecting the chambers: The specimens are very generally imperfect, and nice points cannot be easily settled, except from a large collection, such as does not exist as far as we know. The best suite of specimens we have seen is in the possession of the Ottawa Academy of Sciences at Ottawa, of which D. S. Ebersol is president. A large spiral shell, Trochilites undatum, occurs at Homer, also JVlaclurea magnum, Cyrtoceros, Phragmoceros, Gonio- ceros, and Vanuxemia. In other places a maclurea, strophomena, Chaeltetes, a fine incrusting coral, and algae of more than one species are found. Some of the straight chambered shells from Homer appear to be Endoceros. but we have seen them nowhere else. Of the orthoceras cer- tainly three, probably five species are represented; of Phragmoceros two species certainly, and of cyrtoceros we think at least three species exist, it may be more. 4. The Carboniferous Formation. Nearly all the surface of the county south of the Illinois River is covered by the Carboniferous strata, and north of the river most of La Salle and Peru ; the south part of Dimmick; the south central part of Utica; the north and east part of Ottawa, South Day- ton, and the south part of Rutland and Manlius. "We have indicated only the area where the Carboniferous strata actually outcrop, and that the coal strata do not extend as far north as is indicated on Mr. Freeman's map is now certain, as borings do not reveal coal or carboniferous strata over some of that region. In a part of the territory indicated above, the coal may be wanting, but carboniferous rocks will probably be found to ]cover it, and may extend beyond the limits assigned. We shall, for reasons hereafter 14 234 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. mentioned, consider these strata in two divisions. 1. The La Salle Basin; 2. The Streator Basin. The La Salle Basin. The strata of the La Salle basin consists essentially of shales and limestones, included in which are three beds of coal. The strata first appears at the west end of the tunnel, resting un conformably on the St. Peter's sandstone and Trenton limestone, dipping at an angle of about one foot in twelve to the west. At the tunnel the lowest coal — No. 2 of the general section is found. It is, however, somewhat doubtful whether, except where the identity of the strata can be conclusively shown, the coals of one locality can be shown to be connected with those of another field in time. Neither chemical composition, mechanical structure, nor the character of enclos ing strata, can be relied on to establish the synchronism. Nothing less than tracing the connection of the strata, or the close correspondence of accompanying organic remains can be accepted as proof of their being the same. The lower coal can be traced from La Salle to the tunnel. Here on the bluff it is gone, the St. Peter's being the surface rock, but the coal runs around to the north, but is not continuous over the tract bordering the Pequamsoggie creek. East of Utica about one and a half miles it occurs on the bluff, lying conformably on the St. Peter's. (Strata are said to be conformable when they are parallel to each other, unco in form able when they are not parallel.) It runs back to the north at least one and a half miles. It is covered by from 5 to 20 feet of clay, sand and gravel, and is from L8 to 30 inches thick. It probably rnns back into Waltham some distance, but there are no outcrops. It extends eastward through Utica, but is nowhere explored more than three-fourths of a mile from the bluff, except at on a point about two and a half miles north-east of Utica village, on the land of A. O. Crosiar. Along the bluff in Ottawa to a point about two and a half miles east of the C, R. I. & P. P. P. station at Ottawa, it is mined — or, rather, quarried, as also on Buffalo Rock. Then it disappears from the bluff for about two miles, and does not really appear in it again until the bluff bends round to the north. It then comes down into the bottom, covering a part of it for a mile on the north of the river. It has not been discovered at any point beyond until we reach Marseilles, where it has been found at a depth of 60 feet. South of the Illinois, on the Vermillion, this coal is found lying on the Trenton limestone conformably, near the north end of the Lowell bridge, and may be seen in the bank of the. Big Vermillion above that place for a short distance, when it sinks beneath the water. In South Ottawa and Deer Park townships it can be traced along the bluff and in ravines across the country, to a little east of Ottawa. The middle La Salle bed — No. 5 of the general section — occurs over the La Salle field, but does not appear in any part of Utica or Ottawa, but in Manlius township, at Marseilles, it occurs in the bluff. The upper bed is not known out of the territory west of the Big Vermillion and a line running north from the tunnel. The following sections show the strata at Peru coal shaft, and also give the sections found in the Illinois Geological Report: SECTION 1. Strata penetrated at the Peru coal shaft, Peru, 111. : 1. Clay and gravel, 29 feet 6 inches; 2. Clay shale, 40 feet inches; 3. Red clay shale, 3 feet inches; 4. Brown clay shale, 8 feet inches; HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 235 5. Dark clay shale, 12 feet inches; 6. Black slaty clay shale, 1 foot inches; 7. Coal, 3 feet 8 inches; S. Fire clay, 6 feet 3 inches; 9. Soft slaty shale, 10 feet inches; 10. Blue shale, 2 feet inches; 11. Gray and Drown sandstone, 101 feet 4 inches; 12. Shale with nodules, feet 8 inches; 13. Hard micaceous sandstone, 16 feet inches; 14. Brown clay shale, 2 feet inches; 15. Sandy shale, 8 feet, inches; 16. Brown clay shale, 10 feet inches; 17. Lime rock, 2 teet inches; 18. Brown shale, 6 feet inches; 19. Black bituminous, 3 feet 6 inches; 20. Blue lime rock, 2 feet 10 inches; 21. Brown shale, 2 feetO inches; 22. Blue lime rock, 4 feet 6 inches; 23. Brown clay shale, 7 feet 9 inches; 24. Coarse, indurated shale, 11 feet, inches; 25. Lime rock, feet, 7 inches; 26. Brown shale, 1 foot, 2 inches; 27. Lime rock, 2 feet 2 inches; 28. Green sandstone, 6 feet 7 inches; 29. Brown shale, 11 feet inches; 30. Black shale, 2 feet 4 inches; 31. Brown shale, 7 feet 8 inches; 32. Brown shale nodules, 10 feet 8 inches; 33. Black-slate, 2 feet 6 inches; 34. Light-gray clay shale, 16 feet inches; 35. Coal, third seam, 4 feet inches (No. 65 of Section 2); 36. Fire clay, feet 8 inches; 37. Sandstone, 3 feet 2 inches; 38. Clay, indurated, 6 feet inches; 39. Brown shale, 5 feet inches; 40. Black shale, 2 feet 6 inches. Total, 375 feet 2 inches. SECTION 2. Section from Illinois Geological Report, pages 264-5, Vol. III.: 1. Clay, blue and shaley, ocherous toward bottom, 3 feet inches; 2. Coal, soft and rotten, 1 foot inches; 3. Clay, shaley, dark, olive-colored, etc., 11 feet inches; 4. Limestone, argillaceous, slightly shaley, 1 foot 8 inches; Limestone, fossiliferous and argillaceous, 1 foot 6 inches; 5. Shale, olive, black, bituminous, 1 foot 8 inches; 6. Marly limestone, fossiliferous, 2' t feet 8 inches; 7. Coal, 1 foot inches; 8. Fire clay, feet 3 inches; 9. Blue shale, underlaid with brown, 15 feet inches; Blue shale, 2 feet inches; Brown shale, 8 feet inches; 10. Limestone, gray, 7 to 9 feet, 9 feet inches; 11. Shale, blue and gray, 1 foot to 3 feet 6 inches; 12. Lime- stone, gray, 7 feet to 12 feet inches; 13. Shale, 5 feet inches; 14. Lime- stone, blue, 5 feet inches; 15. Black slate, 7 feet inches; 16. Coal, Ofeet 6 inches; 17. Blue shale, 9 feet 6 inches; 18. Blue limestone, 1 foot 7 inches; 19. Blue shale, 9 feet 3 inches; 20. Blue limestone, 3 feet 5 inches; 21. Coal, feet 1 inch; 22. Fire clay, feet 3 inches; 23. Blue shale, 17 feet 1 inch; 24. Gray limestone, 3 feet 6 inches; 25. Blue shale, 9 feet 6 inches; 26. Gray limestone, 2 feet 6 inches; 27. Blue shale, 12 feet inches; 28. Blue lime- stone, 2 feet inches; 29. Blue shale, 1 foot inches; 30.*Black slate, 2 feet 6 inches; 31. Blue shale, 13 feet inches; 32. Limestone, streaked, 4 feet inches; 33. Blue shale, 2 feet 8 inches; 34. Blue limestone, feet 6 inches; 35. Brownish red shale, 2 feet inches; 36. Limestone, feet 4 inches; 37. Brownish red and brown shale, 14 feet 6 inches; 38. Sandstone, 11 feet inches; 39. Silicious shale, 19 feet inches; 40. Slaty shale, 11 feet 4 inches; 41. Slack slate, 6 feet inches; 42. Coal, 5 feet to 4 leet 6 inches; 43. Fire clay, feet 6 inches; Dust-colored and brownish clay, 15 feet 9 inches; 44 Sandstone, 34 feet inches; 45. Black slate, 10 teet inches; 46. Coal, 3 feetO inches to 9 feet inches, usually 6 feet inches; 47. Fire clay, 2 feet inches to 4 feet inches; 48. Shale, silicious and argillaceous, 30 feet inches; 49. Sandstone, increasing southwardly, 10 feet inches to 35 feet inches; 50. Shales, blue, brown and black, 9 feet inches; 236 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 51. Black slate, 2 feet inches; 52. Black and greenish clay, 1 foot inches; 53. Argillaceous limestone, 2 feet 6 inches; 54. Shales and lime- stone, 2 feet inches; 55. Black argillaceous limestone, feet 4 inches; 56. Black slate, 2 feet 9 inches; 57. (Fire clay 5 feet inches, blue clay 6 feet inches), 11 feet inches; 58. Argillaceous limestone, 1 foot inches; 59. Blue clay shales with nodules in bands, 22 feet inches; 60. Black slate, 1 foot 1 inches; 61. Sandstone, argillaceous, 1 foot 6 inches; 62. Dark clay shales with septaria in bottom, 8 feet 6 inches; 63. Black slate and shale with nodules spherical and oval, 2 feet 2 inches; 64. Blue clay, some shaley, 15 feet inches to 18 feet inches; 65. Coal, 4 feet inches; 06. Fire clay, thin and sandy, feet 10 inches to feet 6 inches; 67. Sand- stone, 3 feet inches to 6 feet inches; 6s. Fire clay, light and dark blue, 6 feet inches; 69. Brown shales, bottom silicious, 5 feet inches; 70. Black slate and shale, 6 feet inches. Total, 515 feet inches. No. 65 of this section is the lower La Salle coal, No. 2 of the so-called general section; No. 46 is the middle La Salle coal, No. 5 of the general section; and No. 42 is the upper La Salle coal, No. 6 of the general section. It will be seen that there is not a very close correspondence in the strata at these points. No. 11 of the Peru section seems to be absent up to No. 28. Betnnnino; at the bottom and ascending the column, there is a pretty close agreement. The upper part of the La Salle section seems to be wanting. In the Illinois Geological Report it is stated that the middle La Salle coal is wanting. How the middle coal can be cut out and the upper left we cannot conceive. No. 7 of the Peru shaft cannot, we think, be X o. 7 of Section 2. In the northwestern part of Bruce township, on the bank of the Big Vermillion, a bed of coal exists. It extends along the river nearly two miles, and is found on the opposite side, in Bruce township, as well. It does not appear to be of great extent north and south. It is known as the Kirkpatrick bed, and is covered by about 8 feet of shale and 9 feet of gravel and clay. Beyond this no coal is seen in the banks of the Vermillion until we reach Eagle creek, where it appears in the bluff on the west bank and is iVmnd in the bluffs of the east bank. Here it spreads out eastward but a little; farther south it underlies the basin of Prairie creek, extending lit it would seem) not over five miles to the east and being nowhere more than three miles wide and prol >al >ly always under that width. It follows the Vermillion, being nowhere found more than a mile and a half west of it and (except in the basins of streams) not more than two and a half miles east of it. Along Otter creek it is not found. We give below several sec- tions of this field, kindly furnished by our friend. Dr. Edwin Evans, of Streator, to whom we are indebted for much valuable information: NO. 1, STKEATOK. Section Shaft No. 1, Chicago and Vermillion and Illinois Coal Co., Streator, 111. 1. Yellow clay 4 feet inches ; 2. Blue clay 6 feet inches ; 3. Sand 35 feet inches, with much water : 4. Clay 1 foot 6 inches, with boulders ; 5. Clay 5 feet inches, blue and very tenacious ; 6. Clay slate 45 feet inches; 7. Coal 6 feetO inches; 1(>2 feet 6 inches to coal; 8. Sand- stone 1 6 feet to 24 feet inches ; 9. Coal 1 foot 8 inches, Sec. ^ mile south HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 237 of Streator, in valley of Coal Run ; 10. Clay slate, light, 9 feet inches ; 11. Clay slate, dark, 31 feet inches ; 12. Clay slate, black, 1 foot 6 inches ; 13. Clay slate, light, 11 feet 1 inches ; 14. Clay slate, dark, 4 feet 2 inches ; 15. Clay slate, black, 2 feet inches ; 16. Rock, hard, 2 feet 3 inches ; IT. Clay slate, dark, 5 feet 9 inches ; 18. Coal 3 feet inches : 94 feet inches from 1st to 2d coal. NO. 2, STREATOR. Section 2 miles north-east of Streator, Otter Creek township. 1. Soil 2 feet inches ; 2. Yellow clay 4 feet inches ; 3. Blue clay 7 feet inches ; 4. Sand and gravel 49 feet inches ; 4. Shale 3 feet 6 inches ; 5. Sand and gravel 6 feet inches ; 6. Rock 3 feet inches, very hard ; 7. Clay slate 18 feet inches ; 8. Sandstone 3 feet 6 inches, hard ; 9. Coal 1 foot 5 inches : 96 feet inches. NO. 3, STREATOR. Section 2|r miles nort-east of Streator, and a half mile east of No. 2. 1. Soil 3 feet inches ; 2. Yellow clay 5 feet inches ; 3. Blue clay 10 feet inches ; 4. Gravel 4 feet inches ; 5. Blue clay 8 feet inches ; 6 Sand 5 feet 8 inches ; 7. Gravel 5 feet no inches ; 8. Sand 3 feet 6 inches ; 9. Gravel 10 feet inches ; 10. Clay and boulders 4 feet inches ; 11. Clay slate 20 feet inches, dark ; 12. Clay slate 12 feet inches, light ; 13. Coal 2 feet 6 inches ; 14. Clay slate 1 foot inches: 102 feet 8 inches. The coal No. 7 of section No. 1, or the Upper Streator coal, it will be seen, is at shaft No. 1, 6 feet thick ; in section No. 3 it is only 1 foot 5 inches, and No. 4, it is 2 feet 6 inches. From this we see that in this direc- tion the coal is thinning out, yet between these points there is about 6 feet of coai, but as we go farther east, even on the center line of the Prairie Creek Valley, the coal thins out and becomes too thin to work, and prob- ably does not extend over 2J or 3 miles east of No. 3. South of No. 3 it soon fails, and north of No. 2 it disappears in less than three-fourths of a mile. The coal, No. 18, of section No. 1, appears to have been reached only at this point and is, counting from the top downward, coal No. 2 at Streator. At Johnson's shaft about 6 miles s. e. of Streator. just on the edge of Liv- ingston County, we get the following section. It is made up from material obtained at three different points. 1. Soil 2 feet inches ; 2. Coal 2 feet inches ; 3. Fire-clay 5 feet inches ;' 4. Shale 20 feet ; 5. Limestone 4 feet inches; (hard, somewhat grayish blue to blue, fossiliferous, making a fair lime.) 6. Shaly sandstone 32 feet inches ; 7. Coal 2 feet 6 inches ; 8. Shale 1 foot 6 inches ; 9. Coal 1 foot 8 inches. (This shale is just perceptible in the coal at shaft No. 1.) 10. Sandstone 20 feet inches ; 11. Coafofeet 1 inch ; 12. Shale 100 feet inches ; 13. Coal 2 feet inches ; 14. Clay-slate, unknown. The limestone, No. 5, extends to the west, and at one point we saw it in the bluff, here, back 30 rods from the river, (Big Vermillion), 5 feet thick and looking like a roughly built stone wall. It can be traced almost if not quite to the bridge of the Chicago and Paduca Rail-Road, but we have heard nothing of it in any boring or cutting near Streator. It seems to lie at about the same level everywhere, but No. 4 becomes a sandstone, in some places thin bedded and crumbling easily, in others thick bedded 238 HISTORY Otf LA SALLE COUNTY. but soft. No. 6 at the time of our visit, April, 1877, was full of water as far as we examined it. As the Streator and La Salle basins seem to run together, it would seem and is highly probable that the great bed at Streator, section 1, No. 7, is the representative of one ot the La Salle beds. It is generally believed to be the middle La Salle, although the identification is not complete, and that No. 13 of Johnson's shaft is the Lower La Salle, or lowest Illinois coal. The Upper Streator, at shaft No. 1, has in it near the middle a slight indication of a layer of shale. At shaft No. 2 it is well defined and about an inch thick ; at the Streator shaft this shale, in mining language parting, is about 6 inches thick ; at Johnson's it is 18 inches, and we are told increases in width farther south to 2 feet 6 inches. We are assured by Mr. M. Kirkpatrick, that it attains at one point a thickness of 12 feet. It is the opinion of some who are quite familiar with these matters that the bed thins out and disappears. Others think that the land parts reunite and become a single bed. This seems, in view of the sections given above, very doubtful, but is neither improbable nor impossible, as such things do occur in coal beds, and here where there is no exposures of the strata in the banks of streams or ravines, the tracing of a bed is a difficult task, especially where the rocks have been disturbed, as is the case in this region. The strata near Streator exhibit, in the vicinity of the Vermillion many flexures. Just s. w. of the town, on the west side of the river the coal lies at a height of 15 feet to 20 feet above the water, covered with shale and clay, and underlaid by shale resting on an anomalous sandstone. A part of this rock is of good quality, works easily, and makes a very good stone for foundations, but in it occur great nodular masses from a few inches to many feet through, exceedingly hard and very heavy, yet when exposed to the air, slacking down to an arenaceous loam. This rock com- ing north soon sinks beneath the river and then the shale and coal follow, then this sandstone reappears and forms the bed of the stream, while the bluff on the east side shows coal. The sandstone rises a little and forms the banks of the stream, then lies nearly horizontally for a short distance until, as we approach Eagle Creek, it suddenly dips, the coal appears, and in a short distance sinks below the water. To be intelligible, an article on this subject should be illustrated, but our publishers have made no arrange- ment for having drawings prepared, hence we must attempt to convey our ideas in words. Coal, as mined, is a black, stony looking substance, breaking irregu- larly and burning with more or less readiness. It is usually lustrous where broken, but varies much in lustre, color, and hardness. In color it ranges from a light gray to a glistening black, and in hardness from soft, easily breaking, to hard and splintery. It usually has the laminated appearance, and generally parts in the direction of the lamination into plates of little thickness. Some parts of it burn rapidly with much smoke and flame, and leave but little ashes or cinder, while others leave nearly their original bulk. Some coals partially melt and the pieces cohere forming large masses in the lire. These are called coking coals and are much used for making coke, or coal from which the more volatile elements have been driven off by heat ; others do not coke or stick together when heated, and are called non-coking coals. Coals are divided into three classes. 1. Anthracite, hard or stone coal proper, of a bright metallic lustre, and requiring a smart blow to break it. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 239 It is not found west of the Appalachian Mountains. 2. Bituminous coal, breaking easily when broken across the laminae, lustrous, but the faces of the laminae dull, and blacks the hands when handled. 3. Lignite or brown coal, having a woody appearance and little lustre. Anthracite requires a strong draught and with but little smoke or flame ; bitumious coal with a moderate draught and with much smoke and flame ; lignite is inferior to either of the others for heating purposes. The composition of coal is as given below ;» ana's Manual of G eology. C H O N Ash. S Anthracite, 90.45 2.43 2.45 4.67 0. Bituminous, 73.80 5.79 16.58 1.52 1.90 0.51 Ind. " Block, 82.70 4.77 9.39 1.62 1.67 0.45 0. non-coking Bit. Briar Hill, 78.94 5.92 11.50 1.58 1.45 0.56 111. Bituminous average, 62.44 3.66 Ind. 53.47 3.33 Ohio 60.26 4.50 Iowa 43.02 6.82 Rect. 59.71 to 50.86 5.80 to 5.27 32.7 to 42.57 2.59 to 0.77 Lime and coal co ntai ns besidi 2s the elements essential to it , some iron in the form of bisulphide or pyrite, generally termed sulphur. It is fre- quently disseminated through the mass of the coal in thin laminae, not thicker than paper and of a golden yellow color. In other cases it forms large masses, often of many pounds weight, which on being burned, yields an abundance of sulphurous acid fumes and a heavy compact cinder. It is very abundant in all of the Illinois coal beds, and renders them unfit for some purposes. The less of this material a coal contains, the more valua- ble it is for the manufacture of iron, and indeed for almost any use. The pyrite may be utilized in the manufacture of sulphuric acid and of copperas. The white crusts often in coal on breaking it is some salt of lime, usually the carbonate, calcite — a very pure limestone. The coal seams are not of uniform thickness, but vary much some- times in short distances. At the Plumb — Peanut shaft, Streator — a remark- able phenomenon presents itself, and is said to be observable throughout the Coal Run mines. Tlie coal appears to lie in rolls like windrows of hay in a field, except that the coal is never broken through, but varies from 4^ feet to 2 feet in thickness. These rolls are, by the miners, called horse- backs, and are from centre to centre 50 feet to 60 feet apart. The coal on the sides of these rolls has a glazed, half polished appearance, called by the miners slicken sides, which strongly suggest pressure from above as the cause of this phenomenon, but other considerations render this highly improbable. West of the Vermillion, at Streator, the coal strata a short distance back from the river are very much broken, so that the coal lies in large, detached masses surrounded by shale or gravel and cannot be taken out without much difficulty. Sometimes the strata are not continuous, a part of the beds having been in some way raised or lowered, so that the seam appears to suddenly come to an end. This is called a fault. We have no proof any such exists in our coal, although they certainly do in some of our other rocks, as will be shown farther on. The strata seldom lie horizontally, but almost always incline to the horizon, at a greater or less angle. On the Vermil- lion the beds form great curves and lie at very high angles, 30 and 40 degrees, sometimes to the east, sometimes to the west. Strata sloping away from a central point like the roof of a house, are said to form an 240 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. artictinal. Those sloping toward a common point a synclinal. The angle the beds form with the surface of the earth is called their dip. The incli- nation of the surface at right angles to the dip is called the strike. Of the extent of the coal beds the lower La Salle is undoubtedly the most extensive, underlying most of the county south of the Illinois, and the part indicated above north of the river. The Upper La Salle is restricted to the territory about La Salle and Peru, and west of the Big Vermillion, south of the Illinois, while the middle La Salle is represented east of the Vermillion, north of the Illinois at Marseille's, and south of the river at Streator, but in neither locality covering a great extent of territory, prob- ably not over 60 square miles. The amount of coal in a 5 foot seam is enormous, when expressed in figures, 6 square feet of surface making a ton. The coal underlying one acre equals about 8.000 tons, and one square mile will produce 5,120.000 tons, or 3^ times as much as was estimated to have been mined in Illinois in 1S67. Of the 1,152 sqare miles contained in the county, not over 100 square miles is underlaid by the 5 foot bed, or the middle LaSalle, and perhaps 400 square miles by the Lower La Salle, or 4 foot bed. But this bed will not average over 3 feet. The Upper La Salle does not probably extend over an area of more than 40 square miles. Most of this coal could, if necessary, be mined, but the thick beds will be first taken out, as they can be worked more cheaply than the thin ones. Again, the roof of some of these beds is very poor, requiring great care in working to prevent serious acci- dents. These deposits will furnish fuel for the county for many years at the present rate of consumption, the total quantity used in the county for all purposes, being probably inside of 400.000 tons. The production is prob- ably for La Salle. Peru and neighborhood. 390,000 tons; for Streator, 400,000 tons; Utica, 5,000 tons: Marseilles. 7,500 tons; Seneca. 10,000 tons; Ot- tawa, 7,000 tons: total, 900,000 tons per year. If necessary, nearly double this quantity could be raised. It is to be remembered that in Ottawa and Utica the coal is quarried, not mined, the earth being entirely removed before the coal is taken out. A list of the principal mines is appended : La Salle and Peru, Peru shaft; Streator, Kentucky shaft; Chicago and Vermillion Coal Co., Mat- thies>en & Heglers shaft; Shaft No. 1. Streator, carbon shaft; Shaft JSo. 2, south of Streator 2 miles; Shaft Xo. 3, Kenosha shaft, 1 mile south of La Salle; Shaft Xo. 4, south east of Streator \ mile; Shaft Streator. 3 miles south of Streator; Sharp Shaft, 2 miles north east of La Salle; Shaft Plumb, (Peanut) -| mile south of Streator; Drift, Patterson & Co.. f mile south west of Streator; Drift, s. w. side ot river, f mile to a mile; Shaft Chicago. ; Pekin & Southwestern, 2|- miles north east of Streator; Shaft Marseilles, Shaft Seneca. The fossils found in the coal are of two kinds, vegetable and animal. In some of the strata remains of plants predominate, and scarcely any traces of animal life are found; while in others scarcely a trace of a plant appears, and the mass of the rock is made up of shells or crivoid stems. At La Salle the limestones afford a great variety of shells, and some of them in great abundance. Among the most common is Athyris subtilita Sperifes, Came- ratus, S. La Sallensis, Productus longispinos, Clmnetes mesoloba, Orthis carbonaria. Phyrchonella Osagensis. Solenom^a Soleniformis, Aviculopecter Coxanus, Hemipronites crenistria, Myalira recurvirostris, Penna peracuta, Solenomya radiata, Athyris Royissii, bivalves, or having two pieces to the • OTTAWA HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 243 shell; and Orthoceus Rushensis Pleurotomaria grayvillensis, Bellorophon Carbonaria, Nautillus Illinoiensis, Goniatites; univalves, or shell consisting of one piece; crivoid stems. Near Lowell some crivoid heads have been found in the limestone between the lower and middle coal. In the sand- stone along the Vermillion, west of Lowell, Lepidodendra ot several species are found, some very fine specimens. In the west past of South Ottawa a remarkable bed of Lepidodendra has been discovered by Col. D. F. Hitt. Some of the specimens are very fine, and many of them large. They are imbedded in a soft, tenacious clay. At Marseilles Lepidodendra occurs in some of the strata in the quarries, and in the bed of a creek east of the village. Also some fossilliferous limestone containing shells of several species named above. At Utica some fragments of ferns and some traces of Lepi- dodendra occur. At Streator fragments of ferns, some Lepidodendra, and in a limestone, as occurring just in the limits of Livingston county, Nati- copsis Wheelin, Pleurotomaria of one or more species are abundant. The ferns are plenty in shale below the coal on the west bank of the river. On Covell creek, just east of bridge df C. B. & Q. R. R., and again a half mile west of it several species of ferns are found. Of these fossils a good repre- sentation may be found in the collection of the Ottawa Academy of Sciences at Ottawa. 5th. The Drift. Overlying the other strata of the county are beds of clay, sand and gravel, and fragments of rocks of which no beds are found. In these sands and clays are found pieces of limestone differing much from the limestone forming the beds of this region, as well as fragments of cop- per and some specimens of golenite, as sulphuret of lead, the ore so abund- ant at Galena. In some places huge masses of hard rock, the corners and edges rounded and- the faces smoothed and grooved, are found lying in trains or lines upon the surface, and also in sinking wells and in railroad cuttings, buried in the clay. These rocks are of many colors, very hard and heavy, and all bear marks of having been subjected to some wearing action. The cl&ys and sands are often without any traces of stratification, the material being very different grades of fineness, and generally present evidence of having been rapidly deposited. Sometimes fragments of coal and pieces of wood are found in these deposits. We saw at Streator a piece of wood found at 40 feet below the surface. In Whiteside county we were shown, by Dr. L. S. Pennington, of Jordan township, in the bank of Elkhorn creek, a great many trees buried 20 feet below the surface, evidently lying near where they grew. We have been assured by an acquaintance— a man in whose truthfulness we have confidence, that some years ago he saw some chip- pings of wood, taken from the depth of 20 feet in the north east part of Utica, which he believed to have been cut with an adze or other sharp tool. They were probably the work of beavers, of which specimens may be seen in the collection of the Ottawa Academy of Sciences, Ottawa. These beds of clay, sand, gravel, and rock are called the Drift. It is of variable thickness, Irom 5 feet to 60 feet, embracing No. 1 and 2 of the Peru section; No. 1 of section 2; Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of section No. 1, Streator; and Nos. 1 to 10 inclusive of No. 3, Streator. It seems to have been formed in a period of alternations of still waters and of rushing torrents, the clays being of Stillwater origin, deposited in lakes or pools, or over flooded marshes, in which probably the buried trees were entombed; the sands by swiftly moving waters near the points where the force of the cur- rent began to weaken. The trains of rocks may have been in part borne 244 HISTORY OF LA8AIXE COUNTY. along by torrents, and the manner in which they are disposed would favor this idea, but they as often lie on high land as on low, and their ranks extend across hollows on to the bounding heights. In the drift clays and gravels very few traces of life appear, but in some localities shells are found, always of such species as inhabit cold waters at the present time. In some places the face of rocks, which are covered by a few feet of earth, are found, when the earth is cleared away, to be smoothed and grooved or furrowed, the furrows varying in size from a mere scratch to channels 6 inches deep, and 6 inches to 8 inches wide, and being perfectly parallel and straight. Running water could not have cut these channels, nor could it have planed down thousands of acres of hard rock and polished this vast surface as if preparing it for a gigantic monument. Some agent more mighty than even the all-conquering wave or the unbridled river, less easily turned aside than they, must have been concerned in this work, and in part through the operation of that agent much of the material now forming these sands,clays.and gravels,was prepared and transported to where we find it now. There is but one agency with which we are acquainted that is capable of producing these effects — ice in the form of glaciers. Running water could not have polished and grooved the rocks as we find it done, for it could not have cut perfectly straight channels of uniform size, with sharply defined edges. Ice borne by currents or tossed about by waves is not able to produce such results, for in that case the grooves would vary in depth, and there would be curves and angles in the grooves and variations in width. The glacier alone is capable of planing great surfaces of hard rock and cutting continuous furrows perfectly straight and parallel to each other for long distances. A glacier is a vast mass of ice usually formed from the accumulation of snow in those parts of mountain chains above the line of eternal frost. During the summer the upper surface partially thaws, but in the lower part frost reigns, and the water descending through the mass converts the whole into ice. Year after year the accumulation goes on and finally the deposit becomes hundreds of feet deep, pressing with enormous weight on the rocks below, every hundred feet of depth being equivalent to a pressure of about two tons per square foot, or 2T|- pounds per square inch, and under the influence of this pressure the ice is forced down slopes, and in all direc- tions when the accumulation is very great, so that the movement may be actually up hill, as is sometimes the case. Pieces of stone are frozen into the base of the ice mass and act as chisels to cut out grooves in the rocks beneath as it slides over them. Stones and earth accumulate on its surface and are carried along to the lower end of the glacier where they are dropped and form a pile called a moraine. Many of the ridges of clay and coarse gravel mixed with boulders mark the former termination of a glacier. The lines of glacial action varv between 40 deg. E. and S. 40 deg. W . If these lines are run back northward, meet in the country between Lake Winnepeg and James Bay, and in this locality we presume the centre of pressure was located, and from it the ice king's armies went forth on their mission. Of the amount of work done we shall speak hereafter. There were also in the mountains of the New England States local glaciers, whose effects are traceable over limited areas, and are well described in Hitchcock's Geology, which those desirous of information on the subject will do well to consult. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 245 Some fine examples of glacial work exist in La Salle county. In the western part of Ottawa a train of boulders — light-colored, porphyritic gran- ites; dark, hard, tough, dolerates and diavites and some gneis — extend from E. of N. to W. of S. for about two miles, lying on a low, narrow ridge. Some of these are of large size — 200 cubic feet in volume, and weigh not less than 20 tons. At -Streator, a mile north east of the town, on the banks of the Big Vermillion, is a bed of sand beautifully stratified. It is worked, and the character of the deposit can be seen to the depth of 20 feet. In the northern part of the county a vast bed of sand and gravel is found just below the soil, and is seen in ravines and rail-road cuttings. It is cut into at the south west end oi the side-track at Sheridan, and in the cutting on the C, B. & Q. B. B., just south west of the bridge over Fox Biver. A similar deposit exists on the line of this road in South Ottawa, and also is seen at Utica resting on the St. Peter's just back of J. Clark & Sons' Cement Mill. In the cutting south west of the C,. B. & Q. B. B. bridge over Fox Biver, near Sheridan, is found a peculiar, somewhat arenaceous, limestone, sometimes having a conglomerate character from the great quantity of peb- bles contained in it. It outcrops in some of the ravines near by, but is probably of limited extent. It is solid, hard, rather brittle, light buff on exposed surfaces, grayish-blue where freshly broken. It lies at the outcrop generally in sheets interstratified with gravel, but several of these sheets often unite and form a thick bed. It seems to have been formed by the flow- ing of water highly charged with calcareous matter, through the gravel. The surface soil has been formed since the age of the Glacial Period, and a part, at least, of the valleys through which our streams flow have been hollowed out since that time, draining lakes and somewhat changing the features of the country. At that time, and probably long after, the volume of the streams was no doubt much greater than at present, and the work of cutting out gorges went on more rapidly than at this time. Minerals. Copper is found in pieces of varying size, weighing from less than an ounce to over a pound, scattered through the drift. Lead. Galenite — Galena — 44. Sulphate of lead is occasionally found in the drift, and also in small quantities in the Trenton limestone, a locality being near the mill at Lowell. Iron. Pyrite — bisulphide of iron. Sulphur of the miners — in all the coal rocks and in the coal, also in Trenton limestone, often crystallized, forming beautiful specimens. Some very fine at Streator Coal Company's shaft, also fine ones in shale over coal at Utica. Calcite 715 — carbonate of lime — in all the limestones, crystallized, and of various colors, forming the dog-tooth spar of the grades, and the spar of quarry men. Gypsum — sulphate of lime — 654. Found in coal measures on Big Ver- million, east of Lowell, as Latin spar, and near tunnel, La Salle, in crystals, — selevite — sometimes colored and beautifully transparent; sometimes col- ored rose-red, rust-red and brown. Not in quantity to be of any economic value. Iron — Limonite — 206. Brown oxide of iron, as brown ironstone, fer- ruginous, conglomerate, etc., in many places, notably on Covell Creek, one-half mile west of C.,B. & Q. bridge, north bank, and Streator, in nodules. Hematite — 180 — red oxide of iron, red ochre — one mile s.w. of Streator, east bank Big Vermillion. Carbonate of iron — clay ironstone — in concre- tions Covell Creek, Big Vermillion, and coal measures generally. None of 46 HISTORY OF LA 8A.LLE COUNTY. these ores of iron in sufficient quantity to be valuable. Sulphate of iron — melanterite — copperas in incrustations on the coal strata, especially the sandstones. This salt is formed by the decomposition of pyrite. Other minerals are found in the drift, but have no special interest in connection with this county, being only wanderers from "other regions. Economic Geology. Building stone: The Trenton limestone furnishes from its lower beds a very good article of' building stone, breaking with square faces, and standing the action of the weather excellently. It is also of a pleasing color, and of various shades, and does not become dark and grimy with time. On Covell Creek an excellent article is obtained, one-half mile south of- the bridge, on the Illinois valley road; also near mill at Lowell; at Homer, north of fair ground; Ottawa and southeast of Sher- idan. Near Ottawa it is burned for lime, producing a very good article. It may be obtained in blocks up to 18 inches thick, and in length and breadth as required. Some of the beds are thin, and make a tolorable flagging. . The sandstones and limestones of the coal measures furnish good building material at many points. At La Salle the limestone is quarried both for building stone and for the manufacture of lime. The sandstone is quarried at Streator, and when carefully selected, so as to be free from pyrite, wears very well. Yast quantities of good stone can be obtained from this formation for all time. The St. Peter's sandstone furnishes an inexhaustible supply of sand for the manufacture of glass; for all purposes where a pure sand is required. It is largely used in the manufacture of glass, and by iron works. It fur- nishes but little rock hard enough to be used for building purposes, only one stratum, less than 18 inches thick, being capable of resisting the action of the weather. It is a very superior stone. The calciferious group furnishes some stone hard enough for building purposes, but it is of very uneven quality, breaks irregularly, and is fit to be used only for foundations and stoning up of wells. The hydraulic limestones of this group are especially valuable for the manufacture of water-lime, or hydraulic cement. It is a dalemite or mag- nesian limestone, composed, according to the analysis given in Illinois Geo- logical Report, Yol. I., page 151, as follows: Carbonate of lime, 43.50; carbonate of magnesia, 30.07; alumina, (clay,) 20.00; silica, 1.00; carbon- ate of iron, 2.00; potash, 00.18; water, 2.00. A specimen for southwest Ohio, as given in the Ohio Geological Report, Yol. II., page 672, yielded as follows: Carbonate of lime, 51.10; carbonate of magnesia, 41.12; silica, 5.40; alumina with trace of iron, 1.40. We add for comparison an analysis of the hydraulic limestone of northern Ohio, from which a superior water-lime was formerly manufac- tured at Ottawa City, Ottawa county, Ohio, and also of a magnesia lime- stone, or dolomyte, from the same locality, and another from Sing Sing, N. Y., from which the highest priced lime in the N. Y. market is manufactured: Hydraulic Lime- Dolomyte, O. Dolomyte, Sing- stone, O. Sing, N. Y. Carbonate of Lime, 51.43 to 42.95 54.50 to 39.58 53.24 " Magnesia, 40.24 to 36.87 45.13 to 58.74 45.89 Silica 3.85 to 13.30 .43 to .22 .87 Alumina and Iron, 3.85 to 2.75 .68 to .42 Dolomyte Carbonate Lime, 54.4 " " " Magnesia, 45.6 Carbonate Lime. Carbonic Acid, 44.0 Lime, 56.0 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 247 By referring to the section of the calciferous strata given above, it will be seen that there are a number of beds of water-lime, or cement rock, in the series, and from two of these cement is now manufactured. James Clark & Son, whose mills are near the C, R. I. & P. R. R. station, at Utica, work the upper bed. They have been in the business since 1845, and can now send into the market about 500 barrels per day, or 150,000 barrels per year, when running their works to their full capacity. This cement has a high character among engineers, and is very extensively used. The stone used by them is quarried in the fiat southwest of the village. The Utica Cement Company's, works, located about two and one-half miles west of Utica station, at the mouth of Pequamsoggie Creek, is one of the most complete establishments of its kind in the country. The stone used is mined from the lower bed of the section, here 9 feet thick, and is|a very superior article. 600 barrels per day, or 180,000 barrels per year, can be made. As the supply of rock is unlimited this manufacture must, as long as there is a demand for cement, be an important industry in this county, fuel being cheap and the facilities for transportation unrivalled. It may seem paradoxical to speak of clays as possessing any commer- cial value, but it may be well to remind the reader that without these man} 7 important industries must come to a standstill. Brick and pottery are almost as necessary to civilized society as iron and steel. But all clays are not fit for the manufacture of these articles, and those that are are worthy of more than a passing notice. In most places the coal rests on a clay of greater or less purity. That below the lower coal is considered best for fire brick and sewer pipe, al- though that lying above does well for these purposes, but shrinks more in drying than the first. Pottery is also manufactured from it near Lowell. Fire brick are made by M. Kirkpatrick, at Lowell; sewer pipe and fire brick by James Clark & Son, at Utica, from clay procured in Deer Park township, and this clay is also used for retorts by the zinc smelting estab- lishments at La Salle, and for the manufacture of melting-pots by the glass manufacturers of La Salle and Ottawa. Clay for the manufacture of common brick is found in all parts of the county, of very varying quality, some of it .excellent, some very inferior, producing a poor brick. In general, however, clay of fair quality may be found in every neighborhood, and brick is made at many points, Marseilles and Streator especially. At Streator a fine pressed brick is made. An analysis of a good fire-clay, that of Summit county, Ohio, Ohio State Geological Report of Geology, Vol. I., page 222, is given as it is found at Magadore and at East Liberty: East Liberty. 7.00 62.00 24.80 Traces. 1.75 0.42 3.22 It will be observed that the iron, lime, magnesia, and potash and soda are in very small proportion. It is the iron contained in the clay which gives brick their red color, and the less iron the lighter the tint. Silicic acid, a peculiar compound of oxygen and silica, and alumina, form the great body of the clay. Both silica and alumina are very infusible, but the ad- "Water (combined) Silicic Acid Alumina Magadore. 5.45 70.70 27.70 Iron Lime Magnesia Potash and Soda 66.40 0.37 248 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. mixture of potash, soda, or lime, renders the mass fusible at a lower temper- ature, and renders the clay unfit for the manufacture of fire-clay pottery, etc., as the articles formed of it will melt before they are properly burned. Ordinary red brick are often seen presenting a glazed appearance, a sure indication that the clay contains lime, potash, or soda, in some form in considerable quantity. Soda may also exist in sufficient quantity to form an efnoresence or crust of a white color on the surface of the brick, defacing buildings, sometimes causin'g the brick to scale. Sands and gravels are very abundant. The gravels are generally well calculated for building roads and ballasting railroads. A fine bed exists at Sheridan, and another on the line of the C, B. & Q. K R, in South Ottawa. Sand for the manufacture of glass is obtained from the St. Peter's Sandstone, and is already an important article of commerce. It is also used in rolling mills and iron works. Sand lor mortar is to be had in all parts of the county at no great distance. Sand fit for manufacturing artificial stone is easily obtained, and this industry must with time become of great importance, as caps, sills and mouldings, in any desired style, can be much more cheaply made by this process than they can be cut, and they seem to be equally durable. We were shown specimens of such a stone by Dr. Edward Evans, manufactured at Streator, which had been exposed to the weather for three years, and were originally rejected as imperfect. They had worn as well as the best cut stone we have ever seen. Coal is abundant, being known actually to exist over an era of 11,200 acres. In quality it compares favorably with that of the rest of the state, but generally contains more pyrite than that of Pennsylvania and Ohio, as well as being softer and making more soot in its combustion. But some of the beds are much superior to others, and when carefully selected they will be found well suited to almost any purpose. That of Streator has a great reputation as a gas coal, and is considerably used for the manufacture of that article. Some of these coals coke well, and thus the sulphur, a most injurious ingredient can be eliminated to a great degree and the coal fitted for uses it would not otherwise be suited to. The zinc ores smelted at La Salle, are obtained from the Galena Illi- nois Lead .Region, and from the neighborhood of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, and from Missouri. About 40,000 lbs. are produced per day ; about 500 hands are employed. The La Salle Zinc Company, Matthiessen Hegler > • 50-51 a 6.. 14 16* 19 48-48-48 " 12.. 16 29i 18 48-51-48 a 7.. 20 30 IS 50-51-48 " 13.. 16 17* 14 48-48-88 ii 8.. 44 ■ • • • • • 59 .. .. " 14.. 17 30 ■ • • 48-51 .. a 9.. 35* 31* . . . 52-51 .. Dec. 5 . . 37 .. 52 .. This last observation was made by myself, when I happened accident- ally at the well. Here we have an average of about 22 for the morning, 23* for noon, and 17* for evening. Still we have the highest average for the noon obser- vations, while the lowest is for the evening instead of the morning, as was the case in October. Dut this excess for noon is more than made up by the observation made by myself on the 5th day of December, so that if we confine ourselves to the November observations we find the morning the highest, whereas it was the lowest in October. When all the observations are carefully considered and compared, they seem to indicate an absolute want of periodicity. In the October observations we find the highest water — 33 inches — occurred at noon, while on the morning of November the 8th we find 44 inches, 11 inches more than was observed in October; yet it is by no means improbable that even higher water than this occurred many times during both months. We observe in the report for noon of the 5th of November but eleven inches of water — the same as the report for noon of the 31st of October. We must remember, however, that at this stage of water that but one-half of the mouth of the discharge pipe is submerged, so that we could hardly expect it to come much lower than that, even at a very great diminution of supply. Had the discharge pipe been inserted at the bottom of the tank, we might at times have observed a much lower stage of water in the tank. As the hydraulic ram is one of the instruments used in determining the relative flow of the water at different times, it is proper to observe its operation under different circumstances. By referring to the last report we see that the strokes it gave varied from 47 with 11 inches to 59 w 7 ith 44 inches. At 13* inches it gave 48 strokes, and the same at 19 inches, and all the intermediate heights. With 20 inches it gave 50 pulsations, and the same at 26, and all the intermediate heights, except on the evening of the 5th, when with 20* inches it gave but 49 strokes, and at noon of the 11th with 24* inches it gave 51 strokes. We may suspect these to have been errors in the count, for on two other occasions with 20 and 20* inches we have reported 50 strokes. With 29* inches we have 51 strokes, and the same with 30 and 31* inches. With 35* inches we find 52 strokes, and the same with 37 inches, nearly a month later; and with 44 inches we have 59 pulsations. None of these countings can be relied upon as abso- lutely accurate, for they were made with an ordinary second-hand watch, and hence slight errors at least were inevitable; but they lead to the general conclusion that the greater the head of water the faster the ram works, and although the overflow is shorter, with the rapid action of the ram, yet it must be more rapid in proportion to the greater momentum of the descend- 258 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. ing column of water, and the greater impact when that column is arrested in its descent, as it must be at each pulsation. We may not be far wrong, then, if we assume that at least as much water is passed at each pulsation when the ram is working rapidly under a heavy pressure, as when working slowly in low water. We have, then, for 11 inches of water in the tank, 47 strokes of the ram, and for 44 inches we have 59 strokes. Assuming that each pulsation passes the same quantity of water, then 25^ per cent, more water is passed with the latter than with the former head, and this is the difference in the flow of the "well at the different times. But this does not determine the subterranean pressure by which this water is supposed to be forced to the surface. Experiment showed that an increase of the head of 15 inches decreased the flow from 64 gallons to 55 gallons, or say 14 per cent. Now if we assume that a still greater increase of the head decreases the flow in the same ratio, then an increase of 83 inches would decrease the flow by more than 30 per cent., which was the condition when the water in the tank was found to be 44 inches. Add this to the percentage of the increased flow at the same time, and we have an increased subterranean pressure above the lowest observed point sufficient to increase the flow at the surface 55 per cent. This, of course, should be considered but the rudest approximation, and careful and accurate experiments may show it to be wide of the truth. Such experiments may be cheaply and easily made, and I purpose to make them so soon as the weather in the spring shall permit me to do so. By attaching a vertical pipe to the tubing of the well, of a height sufficient to arrest the flow altogether, and into the top of this pipe introduce a float with a light graduated rod, projecting above the pipe sufficiently to allow the rise and fall to be accurately read, and at the same time apply a pressure gauge to the pipe near the surface of the ground, and it seems to me I shall have two modes of determining accu- rately the subterranean pressure and its variations. Constant observation of these, day and night, would no doubt be necessary for a considerable time to give satisfactory results, but unless there be some law governing this subterranean pressure which is supposed to force up the water, of which we now have no conception, by which that variability would be destroyed or modified when the flow is forcibly stopped, I think we may thus obtain results at least reasonably satisfactory. For the present I will not claim to have even approximated the truth in my estimate of the pro- portional quantity of water discharged at the different times observed, because of the imperfect means used ; I think, however, that I may safely say that I have shown that there is an inequality in the flow of this well, and that the changes are irregular and sometimes rapid. If this be so, it should excite our interest and stimulate to further inquiry. That there may be some occult laws affecting the flow of subterranean water we may not be prepared to deny. Indeed, the common law has always assumed that such is the case, for it absolutely refuses to take cog- nizance of such flow unless a clear and distinct channel can be traced through which the water flows. My neighbor may dig a drain on his own land close to my spring of water which immediately ceases to flow, and yet for this I have no remedy unless I can show that he intercepted an actual channel where it could be seen that the water flowed to my spring. If the water percolated through the soil or sand, the law refuses to recognize the fact that he has taken away my water, no matter how strong the circum- HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 259 stantial evidence may be that he has done so; and the reason assigned for this rule is that we do not know by what natural laws the flow of subter- ranean water may be governed. It is damnum absque injuria. It is even possible that we may yet discover facts which may have been known to our ancestors, but since forgotten, which may lead to the conclusion that the flow of subterranean water is subject to some mysteri- ous influence, to explain which the philosopher may find himself embar- rassed. Indeed, if the observations which I have given you, do, as I think they do, lead to the conclusion that the quantity of water discharged from this well, from a depth of 373 feet, is very considerably larger at one time than at another, and that these times are separated by very short and irreg- ular intervals, we have already discovered facts not easy to explain ; at least I am not prepared to suggest even a theory for their explanation. There was no rapid increase of the flow during the sinking of this well, as if an open channel of water had been struck leading from some great fountain at a higher elevation, but the increase was gradual, as the work progressed foot by foot, indicating that the supply is only by percolation through the porous rock. If this be so, then no matter how great or how rapid the changes of pressure may be on a distant fountain, the flow would equalize itself in passing through the pores of th*; rock, even for a short distance. No appreciable quantity of gas has ever been observed to escape from this well, which might suggest a cause for this variable pressure. The water is remarkably pure and soft, neither in appearance or taste being distinguishable from Altered rain water, and it is used in my laundry exclusively, while there is an abundance of rain water in the cistern beneath the floor. Although it is softer than the water of Lake Michigan, it still contains an appreciable amount of lime and a slight trace of iron. Within one and a half miles of this well twelve other wells have been sunk, all passing through the same geological formation, and several of them a considerable distance into a thick stratum of lime rock underlying the Potsdam sandstone near the bottom of which I stopped sinking. AVith the exception of two others, none of these discharge water tit for domestic uses. Their impurities are principally iron and sulphur, in varying degrees in different wells. As a general rule, those furthest south have the most impurities. There are two springs within the city discharging considerable quantities of mineral water similar to that of the wells in the same region, and may be presumed to come from the same source. Whoever shall seek to explain these phenomena, must not start with the supposition that the ordinary laws which govern matter are ever sus- pended, but must look for a cause in harmony with these laws. The true cause will be found in the relative" conditions of matter, perhaps not hith- erto fully appreciated. My object in laying before you this paper is to stimulate inquiry, and induce others who have the means to observe whether other flowing wells are subject to similar irregularities, and if so we may soon accumulate an abundance of well authenticated facts, much more precise in their charac- ter than these I now lay before you, in which the philosopher may well become interested. But then the inquiry possesses a practical as well as a scientific value, in which the economist as well as the scientist will feel an interest. Indeed, it is the great mission of science to point the way to the practical economist, which shall lead to results beneficial to the great public. The 260 HISTOKY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. diffusion of useful knowledge among men, which all may appropriate for the good of all, is the ambition of all who are animated by the true spirit of science, and under its influence they rarely think of the pecuniary influence upon themselves as individuals, but contemplate with supreme satisfaction the influence their labors may have upon the general welfare. If our great arid plains in the West are to be irrigated and become verdant fields, perhaps the most hopeful means to be suggested is artesian wells. They present a subject for careful and systematic study, compara- tively new. If pursued with the same exhaustive energy and intelligence which is observed in the pursuit of knowledge on other subjects of scarcely more importance, something useful will certainly be added to what we now know. If what I have now said will tend in anv degree to awaken interest in the study of artesian wells, which shall tell us more certainly what reliance can be placed upon them, my present purpose will have been accomplished. OLD SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION. Some years since there was an Old Settlers' Society established in the city of Ottawa, but for some cause it went down. It seemed to be desira- ble to a large number of people who had participated in the hearty friend- ship of earlier years to meet again and renew those old associations. Prominent among: the originators of this movement were A. M. Ebersol and John S. Armstrong. A call was published in the Ottawa city papers for a meeting of the old settlers, and on the 29th day of May, 1869, about twenty-five persons assembled at the Court House in Ottawa at 3 p. m., and were called to order by the election of Josiah E. Shaw, Chairman, and A. M. Ebersol, Secretary and Treasurer. A fter fraternal greetings had been exchanged it was decided to take steps to make the society a permanent organization. Several gentlemen present, among others Wm. Hickling and J. H. Fredenburg, had sought diligently for the records of the old society, but without avail. After some discussion it was resolved that thirty years' residence in the county should make a person eligible for membership in the society, and all the gentlemen present signed the roll, paying into the treasury 50 cents as a fee for mem- bership. A picnic was proposed, to take place some time during the coming summer or fall, and a committee, consisting of Messrs. J. Green, S. R. Lewis, D. F. Hitt, Wm. Hickling, J. T. Mitchell, and Wm. Palmer to select a place and arrange for speakers and refreshments. This idea was conceived by the Secretary, who assisted very materially in the maturation of the plan. The following is the list of those who first signed the roll, together with the date of their settlement and the State from which they emigrated. J. E. Shaw, 1827, New York; A. M. Eber- sol, 1834, Pennsvlvania; J. G. Mitchell, 1814, New York; D. Pem- broke, 1825, New" York; J. Pembroke, 1825, New York; J. Green, 1829, Ohio; W. N. Dunnavan, 1830, Ohio; G. H. Rugg, 1838, Massachusetts; J. W. Ball, 1835, New York; Wm. Hickling, 1834, England; C. H. Green, 1833, New Hampshire; C. Olmstead, 1835, New York; Wm. Palmer, 1836, ; D. F. Hitt, 1830, Kentucky; D. Beers, 1834, England; J. Huston, 1836, Pennsylvania; F. C. Eichellburger, 1837, Pennsylvania; D. S. Eber- sol, 1834, Pennsylvania. I 1 g< A ~<^i< Sh^-icXJLy GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 263 The first picnic was held in Judge J. D. Caton's park, the speakers being Judge John C. Champlain and Judge Alfred Caverly, with music by the band, and a grand dinner, after which short speeches were in order and responded to by J. H. Fredenburg and Lucian B. Delano. Annually, during August or September, a picnic has been held at various places about Ottawa, which has been largety attended by the old settlers and their friends. Relics of early days, spinning-wheels, ox-yokes, mortars, and other implements used by them are exhibited, speeches are made, interspersed with music, and a general good time with a picnic dinner is the usual programme of the day. These gatherings are anticipated with a great deal of pleasure by the members, and much that is important in the early history of the county has been gathered from them. The following is a list of the old settlers as taken from their records in the possession of the Secretary, A. M. Ebersol : Avery Joseph, P. O. Ottawa, born K Y., settled here 1836. Ayers Burton, P. O. La Salle, born Mansfield, Ohio, settled here Sept., 1828, died Sept. 22d, 1870. Alberty Hannah J., P. O. Ottawa, born La Salle Co. 1835, removed to Iroquois Co. Allen Kate S., P. O. Streator, born Lowell, Illinois, La Salle Co. 1840. Armstrong G. W., P. O. Seneca, born Licking Co., Ohio, settled here 1831. Armstrong J. G., P. O. Ottawa, born La Salle Co. 1836. Armour Ann, P. O. Ottawa, born Scotland, settled here Sept., 1840. Abraham Isaac, P. O. Peru,' born Delaware Co., Pa., settled here May, 1838. Armstrong Elsie, P. O. Ottawa, born Ohio, settled here 1831, died 1871. Ball James W., P. O. Ottawa, born Tioga Co., N. Y., settled here June 4th, 1835. Beers Daniel, P. O. Ottawa, born England, settled here 1834, died July 2d, 1872. Buchanan P. W., P. O. Ottawa, born St. Louis, Mo., settled here 1834. Beaubien N., P. O. Ottawa, born Detroit, Mich., settled here March, 1831, died 1871. Baldwin Elmer, P. O. Farm Ridge, born Litchfield Co., Conn., set- tled here 1835. I5# Bowman W. E., P. O. Ottawa, born Luzern Co., Pa., settled here 1837. Brush H. L., P. O. Ottawa, born Vergennes, Vt., settled here 1831. Brown Charles, P. O. Ottawa, born Ulster Co., 1ST. Y., settled here 1830, died May 8th, 1874. Baldwin John G., P. O. Ottawa, born K Y., settled here 1835. Bullock J. S., P. O. Vermillionville, born Rehoboth, Mass., settled here 1835, died Sept. 30th, 1875. Barrickman Rachel, P. O. Reading, 111., born Lexington, Ohio, set- tled here 1831. Barnass A. B., P. O. Tonica, born Erie Co., Pa., settled here 1832. Blake Daniel, P. O. Ottawa, born Me., settled here Oct., 1833. Buchanan Elizabeth, P. O. Ottawa, born Mifflin Co., Pa., settled here 1834. Bacheller Rev. Wesley, P. O. Free- dom, born Hampden Co., Mass., settled here 1836. Burgess Warren, P. O. Lowell, born New Jersey, settled here 1837. Brimhall H. J., P.O. Sheridan, born Jefferson Co., N. Y., settled here 1838. Brimhall Jane, P. O. Sheridan, born Huntingdon Co., Pa., settled here 1838. Bronson Wm., P. O. Streator, born Connecticut, settled here 1840. Burgess Win., P. O. Ottawa, born England, settled here 1848. 264 HISTORY OF LA 8ALLE COUNTY. Bullock E. B., P. O. Otttawa. born La Salle Co., settled here 1834, removed. Bronson Eliza F., P. O. Streator, born Montgomery Co., Pa,, set- tled here 1834. Bronson Reuben, P. O. Northville, born Green Co., N. Y., settled here June, 1838. Barber Mary, P. O. Marseilles, born La Salle Co., settled here July, 1842. Brumbach Geo. W., P. O. Ottawa, born Licking Co., Ohio, settled here 1832. Coleman T. S., P. O. Peru, born Trenton, K J., settled here 1836. Coleman Harriet, P. O. Peru, born England, settled here 1829. Cook Burton C, P. O. Chicago, born New York, settled here 1836. Crook Sylvanus, P. O. Ottawa, born Clinton Co., X. Y., settled here 1834, died July 7th, 1871. Currier John, P. O. Earlville, born Hamilton Co., Ohio, settled here 1838. Clayton W. R., P. O. Utica, born ia Salle Co. 1835. Clavton John S., P. O. Utica, born New York, settled here 1835, re- Carter Susana, P. O. Earlville. born Vermont, settled here 1835. Crotty Thomas, P. O. La Salle, born Boston, settled here June, 1841. Carr Daniel. P. O. Troy Grove, set- tled here 1835. Cogswell Capt. Wm, P. O. Ottawa, born Springfield, Mass., settled here 1844. Cogswell Charlotte A., P. O. Ottawa, born Cherry Valley, ]STew York, settled here 1844. Courtwright J. D.. P. O. Freedom Center, born Wilkesbarre. Pa., settled here 1851. Courtwright Hannah, P. O. Free- dom Center, born New York, set- tled here 1823. Cullen Wm., P. O. Ottawa, born Ireland, settled here 1846. Caton Hon. John D.. P. O. Ottawa, born Utica, N. Y., settled here 1S33. Cadwell Geo. C, P. O. born Green Co., N. here 1836. Deer Park, Y., settled Dunavan W. L., P. O. Ottawa, born Ohio, settled here 1S30. Dominv Gilbert, P. O. Serena, born La Salle Co. 1837. Clayton Wm., P. O. Utica, born Virginia, settled here April, 1834. Calkins Wm. W., born La Salle Co. 1842, removed to Chicago. Courtwright Cornelius, P. O. New- ark, born Pennsylvania, settled here 1839,'removed. Clark W. H., P. O. Ottawa, born Illinois, settled here 1840, removed. Courtwright Susanna, P. O. Newark, 111., born Pittston, Pa., settled here 1839. Clavton Elizabeth, P. O. Utica, born Maryland, settled here 1834, died Sept., 1873. Carter Samuel O.. P. O. Earlville, born N. Y., settled here 1835. Coleman John P. O. Streator, born Richland Co., Ohio, settled here 1831. moved to Nebraska. Dominy Lorenzo, P. O. Serena, born New York, settled here 1835. Dominy Nathaniel, P. O. Grand Ridge, born New York, settled here 1836. Dominy Philinda, P. O. Grand Ridge, born New Yoik, settled here 1836. DeboltG. W., P. O. Ottawa, bom La Salle Co. 1834. Dunavan G. M.. P. O. Ottawa, bora Newark, Ohio, setttled here 1830. Dunavan J. A., P. O. Ottawa, born Newark, Ohio, settled here 1830. Dick Lucv A., P. O. Freedom, born Onondaga Co., N. Y., settled here 1830. Dominy Ezra, P. O. Serena, born Clinton Co., N. Y., settled here 1835. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 265 Dick Sarah E. C., P. O. Deer Park, settled here 1834. Dunavan Nancy, P. O. Ottawa, born Licking Co., O., settled here 1829. Dominy Rhoda, P. O. Serena, born Clinton Co., N. Y., settled here 1835. Dickey T. L., P. O. Ottawa, born Bourbon Co., Ky., settled here 1839. Denis David G., P. O. Otttawa, born Licking Co., O., settled here 1836. Dickerson Mahlon, P. O. Freedom, born Onondaga, N. Y., settled here 1840. Dyer Chester, P. O. Tonica, born Berkshire Co., Mass., settled here 1836. Dyer Mary, P. O. Tonica, born New Hampshire, settled here 1838. Davis Charles, P. O. Earlville, born Niagara Co., N. Y., settled here 1844. Dick Peter EL, P. O. Ottawa, born Franklin, Ky., settled here 1840. Eichelberger F. C, P. O. Ottawa, born York Co., Pa., settled here 1837. Ebersol A. M., P. O. Ottawa, born Harrisburg, Pa., settled here Aug. 1834. Ebersol D.^S., P. O. Ottawa, born Harrisburg, Pa., settled here Aug. 1834. Ebersol A. H., P. O. Ottawa, born Harrisburg, Pa. , settled here Aug. 1834. Ebersol Joseph, P. O. Ottawa, born Harrisburg, Pa., settled here Aug. 1834, died January 13th, 1873. Ebersol Jas. E. 0., P. O. Strawn, born La Salle Co. 1845. Ebersol C. Whittlesey, P. O. Otta- wa, born New Britain, Conn., set- tled here 1842. Ebersol Elizabeth S., P. O. Ottawa, born Lower Paxton, Pa., settled here 1834, died Feb. 26th, 1871. Edgecomb R. E., P. O. Ottawa, born New York, settled here Oct., 1835. Ebersol M. Jane, P. O. Ottawa, born Maysville, Ky., settled here 1840. Eaton Seth, P. O. Lowell, born Mid- dleborough, Mass., settled here 1834. Eaton Maria C. B., P. O. Lowell, born Pa., settled here 1832. Esmond C. W., P. O. Ottawa, born Saratoga, N. Y., settled here 1845. Esmond Anna E., P. O. Ottawa, born Indiana, settled here 1854. Foster Amasa, P. O. Ottawa, born Ottawa, April, 1837. Fenton W. M., P. O. Ottawa, born Columbus, Texas, settled here July, 1836. Fredenburg Henry, born Ottawa, March, 1836, killed 1870. Fredenburg I. H., P. O. Utica, born New York, settled here June, 1834. Fisher Abner A., P. O. Ottawa, born Rochester, N.Y., settled here 1840. Fife George, P. O. Ottawa, born Glasgow, Scotland, settled here 1849. Farrell Alice W., P. O. Ottawa, born Floral Home, LaSalleCo.,111.,1847. Green Jesse, P. O. Dayton, born Ohio, settled here 1829. Green David, P. O. Dayton, born Ohio, settled here 1829. Green John, P. O. Dayton, born Ohio, settled here 1829. Green Chas. H., P. O. Ottawa, born Chesterfield, N. H., settled here 1833. Glover Jos. O., born Penn Yan, N. Y., settled here 1835, removed to Chicago. Goodell R. Eaton, born Pomfret, Conn., settled here 1834, removed to Chicago. Gridley Henry W., P. O. Ottawa, born Mass., settled here 1835. Gibson John, born Newark, Ohio, settled here 1839, died Aug. 2d, 1872. Gentelman Wm., P. O. Ottawa, born Orange, N. Y., settled here Jan. 1834. 266 mSTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. Gartman ¥m., P. O. Ottawa, born York Co., Pa., settled here 1837. Gridley Samuel W., born Rehobotb, Mass., settled here 1834, died March 28th, 1876. Green Alma, born Chesterfield, N. H., settled here October, 1833, removed. Gum Saintclare, P. O. Marseilles, born Rockingham Co., Ya., set- tled here April, 1830. Gibson Rachel G., P. O. Dayton, born Licking Co., Ohio, settled here 1829. Green Barbara, P. O. Dayton, born Licking Co., Ohio, settled here December, 1829. Green Mary S., P. O. Dayton, born Licking Co., O., settled here 1829. Gunn Aaron, P. O. La Salle, born Montague, Mass., settled here 1 838. Galloway George, P. O. Marseilles, born La Salle Co. 1828. Gates Robt., P. O. Kendall, born Maryland, settled here 1837. Grove David, P. O. Ottawa, born La Salle Co. 1829. Hickling Wm., born England, set- tled here 1834, removed to Chicago. Hitt D. F., P. O. Ottawa, born Bourbon Co., Ky., settled here 1830. Huston John, P. O. Ottawa, born Pennsylvania, settled here 1836. Hubbard John, born Courtland Co., N.Y., settled here 1834, died Dec. 31st, 1875. Hoflman John, P. O. Mendota, born Tioga Co!, Pa., settled here July 19th, 1838. Halderman A. S., P. O. Streator, born Lexington, Ohio, settled here 1830. Harvy Polly, born Syracuse, N. Y., settled here 1835, removed to Elgin. Holdridge R. L., P. O. Tonica, born Madison Co.,N.Y.,settled here '30. Hupp Elizabeth M., P. O. Tonica, born Ohio, settled here Nov.,1840. Hupp S. W., P. O. Tonica, born Newark, Ohio, settled here Oct. 16th, 1836. Holdridge Wm. H. H., P.O. Tonica, born Madison Co., N. Y., settled here 1831. Hollister M. E., born N. Y., settled here 1836, removed to Boise City, Idaho. Hays Samuel J., P. O. Ottawa, born Litchfield, Conn., settled here November, 1833. Hopack John, P. O. Ottawa, born Canada, settled here March, 1838. Hep Jeremiah, P. O. Utica, born Clermont Co., O., settled here '33. Hartshorn A. J., P. O. La Salle, set- tled here August, 1837. Hoxie P. W., P. O. Tonica, born Massachusetts, settled here 1840. Holeman Caroline, P. O. Utica, born Ohio, settled here 1833. Hodgson Eli, P. O. Ottawa, born Clinton Co.,Ohio, settled here '31. Hodgson Phebe, P. O. Ottawa, born Scioto Co.,Ohio, settled here 1832. Hadley Lemuel, P. O. Utica. born Clermont Co., Ohio, settled here 1838, died 1876. Hadley Ann, P. O. Utica, born Cler- mont Co., Ohio, settled here 1838. Hawley Ezra, P. O. Tonica, born Bennington, Yt., settled here 1835, Harris Justus, P. O. Ottawa, born Genesee Co., N. Y., settled here May, 1842. Hanna Sophia A., P.O. Ottawa, born La Salle Co. July, 1837. Hurd Hiram, P. O. Vermillionville, born Arlington, Yt., settled here 1837. Hurd Henrietta, P. O. Yermillion- ville, born Arlington, Yt., settled here 1837. Hays Sophia W., P. O. Ottawa, born Mass., settled here 1835. Hoxie Lucinda, P. O. Tonica, born Massachusetts, settled here 1837. Ish Alexander, P.O. Peru, removed. Jackson Giles W., P. O. Ottawa, born New York, settled here 1837. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 267 Jacobs P. W., P. O. Ottawa, born Norway, settled here Sept., 1836. Jacobs Nancy C, P.O. Ottawa. Jackson Hannah, P. O. Ottawa, born New York, settled here 1836. Jones W.L.F., P.O. Millington, born Kutland Co., Vt., settled here '37. Kirkpatrick Murray, P. O. Yer- millionville, born Ohio, settled here July, 1837. Kellogg Philo, P. O. Prairie Center, born Otsego Co., N. Y., settled here 1837. Lewis Samuel P., P.O. Ottawa, born Washington Co., Pa., settled here 1833. Lathrop Dixwell, born Norwich, Conn., settled here 1835. Leland L., P. O. Ottawa, born Graf- ton, Mass., settled here July, 1835. Leland Edwin S., P.O. Ottawa, born Koxbury, Mass., settled here 1835. Leland Margaret B., P. O. Ottawa, born Baltimore, Md., settled here 1835. Lewis Benjamin, P. O. Freedom, born La Salle Co. 1835. Lockwood Eugene D., P. O. Peru, born New York, settled here 1810. Lockwood Susan, P. O. Peru, set- tled here 1840. Lockwood M. B., P. O. Peru, born Rochester, N. Y., settled here '40. Lockwood Eliza J., P. O. Pern, born Ireland, settled here 1839. Lett Thomas, P. O. Sandwich, born Texas, settled here 1839. Lett Marietta, P. O. Sandwich, born New York, settled here 1838. Lewis Rachel, P. O. Ottawa, born Pennsylvania, settled here 1833, died April 24th, 1874. McLaughlin Chas., P. O. Troy Grove, born Maine, settled here October, 1835. McLaughlin Aug., P. O. Troy Grove, born Maine, settled here 1834. McKernan Mary B., P. O. Streator, born Lexington, Ohio, settled here October, 1831. McKernan Capt. Jas., P. O. Streator, born Kentucky, settled here 1828. Mudge Chas., P. O. Tonica, settled here 1840. Mudge Eunice, P. O. Tonica, set- tled here 1845. Mauley Maria, P. O. Ottawa, born Onondaga Co., N. Y., settled here 1842. Milliken Rebecca, P. O. Ottawa, born Licking Co., Ohio, settled here September, 1830. Moore Jane M., born New York, settled here Aug. 24th, 1838, died Jan. 14th, 1876. Munger Olive, P. O. Ottawa, born La Fayette, la., settled here July, 1836. Munson Wm., P. O. Freedom, born Uniontown, Pa., settled here '30. McCormick Wm. S., P. O. Ottawa, born New York, settled here '33. Miller Marshall, P. O. Ottawa, born Yermont, settled here 1833. Manley John, P. O. Ottawa, born Clinton Co., N. Y., settled here 1837. Moore Wm. C, P. O. Ottawa, bcrn Pennsylvania, settled here 1835. Mitchell, John S., P. O. Ottawa, born Ontario Co., N. Y., settled here May 5th, 1832. McPherson Harvy, P.O.Tonica, born Ripley, Ohio, settled here 1840. McFarren J. II., P. O. LaSalle, set- tled here May, 1837. Morrison John, P. O. Tonica, born Scotland, settled here 1851. Morrison Mary, P. O. Tonica, born Maryland, settled here 1857. Murray John, P. O. Ottawa, born New Jersey, settled here June 11th, 1840. Miller John, P. O. Freedom, born Pennsylvania, settled here 1838. Neff Wm. D., P. O. Ottawa, born Indiana, settled here 1835. Neustadt Morris, born Germany, set- tled here 1838, died 1874. Newerson Newton, settled here June, 1835. 268 HISTORY OP LA SALLE COUNTY. Ney Edwin H., born Utica, settled liere May, 1838. Newton Geo. M., P. O. Tonica, born New York, settled here 1835. Newton C. S., P. O. Tonica, born La Salle Co. 1831. Nary Edward, P. O. Utica, born Ireland, settled here 1848. Nichol J. T., P. O. Marseilles, born Washington Co., Pa., settled here June, 1844. Nichol Rebecca M., P.O. Marseilles, born Richland Co., Ohio, settled here June, 1844. Olmstead Colman, born New York, settled here 1835, removed. Olmstead' J. D., P. O. Ottawa, born New York, settled here October, 1839, removed to California. Olmstead H. D., P. O. Ottawa, born New York, settled here 1833. Olmstead Mrs. E. A., P. O. Ottawa, born New York, settled here 1840. O'Connor Michael, P. O. Deer Park, born Ireland, settled here 1835, died May, 1873. O'Neil Barney, P. O. Streator, born Ireland, settled here 1836. O'Donnell Edmond, P. O. Ottawa, born Ireland, settled here 1847. O'Donnell Mary, P. O. Ottawa, born Ireland, settled here 1847. Osman fm., P. O. Ottawa, born Harrisburg, Pa., settled here 1840. Pembrook David, P. O. Ottawa, born New York, settled here 1825, removed to Macoupin Co. Patten F. J., P. O. Seneca, born New York, settled here April, '45. Ply mire Emily, born Ohio, settled here 1844, removed. Painter U. S., P. O. Streator, born La Salle Co. 1843. Pembrook Nancy A., born Ohio, settled here 1838, removed. Pembrook Calvin, born Illinois, settled here 1825, removed to Snatchwine. Parr Samuel, born Newark, Ohio, settled here Sept., 1832, died June 18th, 1872. Parr Sally, P. O. Ottawa, born New- ark, Ohio, settled here 1830. Philips Thos. J., P. O. Newark, born Lancaster, Pa., settled here 1834. Powers L. H., born La Salle Co. 1834, died May, 1871. Powers Jane B., born Detroit, Mich., settled here 1839, removed to Hastings, Neb. Powell Rev. Thomas, P. O. Ottawa, born Wales, settled here 1836. Parr Samuel E., P. O. Ottawa, born Ohio, settled here 1836. Pitzer Wm., P. O. Ottawa, born Ohio, settled here 1831. Phelps B. T., P. O. Ottawa, born Virginia, settled here 1828. Palmer Wm., P. O. Ottawa, born New York, settled here 1836. Pembrook Jeremiah, P. O. Ottawa, born Illinois, settled here 1825. Pembrook Mary, born New York, settled here 1835, removed to Macoupin Co. Philips J. T., P. O. Ottawa, born Luzern, Pa., settled here 1838. Perley Nathaniel, born Boston, settled here 1835, removed to Kansas. Palmer Ransom, P. O. Ottawa, born Tioga Co., Pa., settled here 1844. Pickins Jas. H., P. O. Ottawa, born New Bedford, Mass., settled here June 24th, 1840. Parr Adaline, P. O. Marseilles, born Ontario Co.,N.Y., settled here '36. Piergue J. L., P. O. Ottawa, born France, settled here 1846. Rugg Geo. H., P. O. Ottawa, born Lancaster, Mass., settled here June, 1838. Reed Capt. H. J., P. O. Ottawa, born Pennsylvania, settled here 1834. Rockwood E. E., born Chesterfield, N. H., settled here 1835, re- moved to Indiana. Rockwood L. Otis, P. O. Ottawa, born New Hampshire, settled here 1835. Reynolds B. B., P. O. Ottawa, born Lewiston, Pa., settled here 1835. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 269 Rice John B., P. O. Ottawa, born Worcester Co.^Mass., settled here 1837. Rugg Lewis P., born Lancaster, Mass., settled here June, 1838, removed to Pontiac. Reed Darius, born Monroe Co., N. Y., settled here L827, removed to Barton Co., Kan. Rockwood Wm. H., P. O. Ottawa, born Chesterfield, N. H., settled here 1835. Russel Peter, P. O. Ottawa, born Ireland, settled here 1838. Rockwood Sally, P. O. Ottawa, born Chesterfield, N.H.,settled here '35. Rood Daniel L., P. O. Marseilles, born New York. Rowe Fear B., P. O. Freedom, born La Salle Co., December, 1839. Rowe Alexander, P. O. Norway, born New York City, settled here 1835. Rawling A. E., P. O. Sheridan, born Indiana, settled here 1835. Rood Levi H., P. O. Sheridan, born Connecticut, settled here 1843, died June 17th, 1875. Robertson W. H., P. O. Sheridan, born Indiana, settled here 1832. Robertson Martha A., P. O. Sheri- dan, born Indiana, settled here '33. Richey James, P. O. Tonica, born Indiana, settled here 1830. Richey Anna H., P. O. Tonica, born Ohio, settled here 1836. Rockwood Laura, P. O. Ottawa, born New Hampshire, settled here 1835, died March, 1874. Roy Joseph I., P. O. Ottawa, born New Jersey, settled here 1836. Richy John M., P. O. Lostant, born Muskingum Co., Ohio, settled here 1837. Reynolds Eleanor S., born Penn- sylvania, settled here 1835, died February, 1874. Richey David, P. O. Tonica, born Ohio, settled here 1830. Richey M. E., P. O. Tonica, born born La Salle Co. 1846. Rugg Susan W., P. O. Ottawa, born Massachusetts, settled here 1838. Raymond Samuel, P. O. Ottawa, born Windsor Co., Yermont, set- tled here June, 1837. Russell Caroline, P. O. Ottawa, born Watertown, N. Y., settled here '45. Swartz Zephaniah, P. O. Streator, born Bourbon Co., Ky., settled here 1835. Swartz Sarah, P. O. Streator, born Kentucky, settled here 1834. Strawn David, born Ohio, settled here 1840, died Sept., 1873. Sinclaire Watson, P. O. Ottawa, born Kentucky, settled here 1835. Southworth A. P., P. O. Newark, settled here October, 1838. Seeley Frances I., P. O. Yermillion- ville, settled here 1834. Seeley Wm., P. O. Yermillionville, settled here 1818. Skinner Jos. E., P. O. Ottawa, born Orange Co., N. Y., settled here '40. Stilson T. S., P. O. Earlville, born Connecticut, settled here 1839. Stilson Sarah T., P. O. Earlville, born Ohio, settled here 1846. Smith Sarah R., P.O. Sheridan, born Broome Co.,.N.Y., settled here '36. Smith Wm., P. O. Sheridan, born Broome Co., N.Y., settled here '36. Sage M. E., P. O. Ottawa, born Bark- ing Ridge, N. J., settled here '40. Stevenson Comfort A., P. O. Bruce- ville, born Licking Co., Ohio, set- tled here 1830. Sampson Stephen W., P. O. Free- dom, born Broome Co., N. Y., settled here 1837. S<]uires Susan W., P. O. Ottawa, born Lancaster, Mass., settled here '38. Strawn Isaiah, P. O. Ottawa, born Sandusky, Ohio, settled here 1834. Strawn Hopie, P. O. Ottawa, born Franklin Co.,Mass.,settled here '31. Sampson Ruhama S., P. O. Freedom, born Broome Co., N. Y., settled here 1837. Sutphen E. D., P. O. Earlville, born Boston, settled here 1834,removed. Sutphen Chas. II., born Boston, settled here 1834, dead. 270 HISTORY OF LASALLE COUNTY. Sampson Luman S., P. O. Freedom, borne Broome Co., X. Y., settled here 1S3T. Spradling Enoch, P.O. Norway, born Tennessee, settled here 1S11. Slater Rose Ann, P. O. Streator, born Livingston Co., Ky., settled here 1828. Shaver C, P. O. Ottawa, born Ohio, settled here 1830. Shaver J. R., P. O. Ottawa, born Newark, Ohio, settled here 1830. Shaver Harvey, born Licking* Co., O., settled here 1829, removed to Missouri. Smith Frederick, P. O. Ottawa, set- tled here 1831. Strawn Jeremiah, P. O. Ottawa, born Ohio, settled here 1S28. Smith Alva O., P. O. Serena, born Connecticut, settled here 1831. Strawn Abner, P. O. Ottawa, born Sandusky, O., settled here 1834. Strawn Eli. P. O. Ottawa, born Ohio, settled here 1837, removed. Shaw J. E., born Xew York, set- tled here 1827, died August, 1875. Skinner Robt. E., P. O. Ottawa, born La Salle Co. 1833. Sapp F. M., P. O. Ottawa, born Bu- reau Co., 111., settled here 1S18. True Geo. A.. P. O. Utica, born Boston, settled here Sept., 1838. Tilden John P., P. O. Peru, born Massachusetts, settled here 1837. Tilden Nancy S., P. O. Peru, born Maine, settled here 1839. Tanner Maria P., P. O. Grand Ridge, born La Salle Co. 1839. Thatcher Enos, born New York, set- tled here 1835, removed to Blackstone, 111. Thomas Esther, P. O. Ottawa, born Franklin, IS". Y., settled here Dec, 1831. Trumbo Matthias, born Virginia, settled here 1830, died Novem- ber, 1S75. Taylor Elizabeth S.. P. O. Streator, born Xew Britain, Conn., settled here 1838. Trumbo Ambrose, P.O. Ottawa, born Licking Co., O., settled here '30. Thompson G. L., P. O. Ottawa, born Xew York, settled here 1830. Vandoren C. M., R O. Ottawa, born New York, settled here 1837, re- moved to Washington Ter. Whitmore W. F., P. O. Ottawa, settled here 1S38. W ood Jeremiah, P. O. Ottawa, born Xew York, settled here is:', 7. AVilson Isaac, P. O. Ottawa, born Kentuckv, settled here 1831. Wakefield Otis 0.,P.O. Ottawa, born Lewis Co., X. Y., settled here '39. Watts Philip C, P. O. Ottawa, born England, settled here 1839. Wallace , P. O. Earlville, settled here 1837. Wafer James, P. O. Ottawa, born Ireland, settled here 1836. Wafer Mary, P. O. Ottawa, born Ireland, settled here 1836. Warren Nathan, P. O. Ottawa, born Maine, settled here 1836. Warren W., P. O. Freedom, born Xew York, settled here 1S36. Warren Maria W., P. O. Freedom, born Massachusetts, settled here 1836. Wood James W., P. O. Vermillion- ville, born Montgomery Co., N. Y., settled here 1833. Wood Rebecca, P.O. Yermillionville, born Cattaraugus Co., X. Y., set- tled here 1811. Wallbridge Alonzo, P. O. Marseilles, born St. Lawrence Co., N. Y, set- tled here 1836, died Feb., 1875. Warren Eliza, P . O. Freedom, born Xew York, settled here June, '31. Wiswall Jason, born Xorton, Mass., settled here 1S35, died Feb., 1875. Whiting Jabez, ville, born Con- necticut, settled here 1S37, re- moved to Iowa. Yeager Joseph, P. O. Wedron, born Indiana, settled here 1842. Zeek Wm., P. O. Seneca, born Cin- cinnati, Ohio, settled here 1835. Rev. Alfred Osgood LOST A NT HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 273 THE COMMON SCHOOLS. The first district for Common School purposes in La Salle County was set off in the year 1835, by the County Commissioners, and designated Number One. From that date forward as the population demanded, other districts were defined and provision made for the erection of School Build- ings in each. At first these buildings were generally of logs with a stick fire-place and chimney for means of warmth in the winter, and greased paper or cracks in the logs provided light. Before the Common Schools were established, a few Private Schools were maintained, the first of which were Missions among the resident Indians. A review of the present con- dition of the Common Schools in the County will be interesting, and will fully illustrate their growth and prosperity. It is subjoined from the re- port of the County Superintendent, Mr. E. Williams, and is for the year ending September, 1S76. Number Males in County under 21 years 17,236 Number Females in County under 21 years 17,615 Total Number Persons under 21 years 34,851 Number Males between 6 and 21 years 11,391 Number Females between 6 and 21 years 11,777 Total Number between 6 and 21 years 23,168 Number of Male Pupils enrolled 7,983 Number of Female Pupils enrolled 8,349 Total Number of Pupils enrolled 16,332 Number School Districts 298 Number Districts having School 5 months or more 291 Number Districts having School less than 5 months 7 Total Number Public Schools sustained 347 Total Number of months Schools sustained 2,843.63 Average Number months School sustained 7.58 Grand Total Number days attendance 15,865.04 Number Graded Schools 19 Number months taught in Graded Schools 834 Number Ungraded Schools 282 Number months taught in Ungraded Schools 1,291.90 Number Public High Schools 5 Number Male Teachers 216 Number Female Teachers 394 Total Number Teachers 610 Number months taught by Male Teachers 1,019.55 Number months taught by Female Teachers 2,021.75 Total Number months taught 3,041.35 Number Private Schools 16 Number Male Pupils in Private Schools 639 Number Female Pupils in Private Schools 558 Total Number Pupils in Private Schools 1,197 Number Teachers in Private Schools 27 16 274 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. Highest monthly salary paid to any Male Teacher $200.00 Highest monthly salary paid to any Female Teacher 70.00 Lowest monthly salary paid to any Male Teacher 20.00 Lowest monthly salary paid to any Female Teacher 15.00 Number of applicants examined for Teaching 521 Number of Males rejected 21 Number of Females rejected ' 61 Number Districts having Libraries 39 Number Yols. bought during year for District Libraries, 296 Total Number Vols, in District Libraries 1,461 Number acres School Lands sold during year 43 Number acres School Lands remaining unsold 593 Number School Houses built during year 3 Number Stone School Houses 1 Number Brick School Houses 21 Number Frame School Houses ." 280 Total Number in County 302 Estimated value of School Property $272,835.00 Amount of Receipts during year 266,121.72 Amount paid Teachers 135,634.84 Total Expenditures for the year 212,274.13 THE COUNTY INFIRMARY. F~ Thef first public attempt to provide for the poor of the county was made in 1838, when Joseph Cloud was appointed by the County Commis- sioners, agent to purchase or rent land on which to secure a home for the indigent. In June of that year Asher Lane was hired to board the poor, and in September, 1839, a poorhouse was established, and Mr. Lane con- tinued as overseer or keeper of the poor. This arrangement was continued until 1850, when the farm which had been purchased in 1839, was sold, and the proceeds applied to board the poor by those considered proper to take care of them. This arrangement did not prove satisfactory, and in October, 1851, Wells Wait, Giles W. Jackson, and Sylvanus Cook were appointed a committee to have charge of the county poor, and were authorized to pro- vide for their keeping. They hired the old Buchanan house in South Ottawa, and kept the poor there until September, 1853, when they pur- chased eighty acres of Mr. J. O. Glover for $800, and erected thereon the necessary buildings. Here the county poor were kept until the completion of the present infirmary. The present county farm comprises one hundred and ten acres of excellent land. It was purchased in November, 1874, and contains one hundred and ten acres of excellent land. Tbe present infirm- ary, one of the best in the State, cost, including its heating apparatus and gas fixtures, $51,275. The farm cost $6,600. The superintendent is Mr. G. W. Jackson; the warden, Mr. B. B. Arnold. THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. On December 2, 1852, a meeting of various citizens interested in agriculture and horticulture, met at Ottawa to consider the feasibility of organizing a county society. At a subsequent meeting a committee ap- HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 275 pointed to devise a plan of action, reported their action, and a constitution and by-laws were adopted. At this meeting the first board of officers, con- sisting of the following gentlemen, were elected : John II. Hosford, presi- dent ;MatsonY. Cox, first vice-president; Wells Wait, second vice-president; S. W. Raymond,recording secretary; Maurice Murphy, corresponding secre- tary, and George H. Norris, treasurer. At the first meeting held by these officers, a resolution was adopted asking the Legislature to pass an act creating a State Agricultural College, and to provide for the advancement of this industry throughout the State. The first fair was held during the last week of September, 1853, continuing in session but one or two days. It was held in the city of Ottawa, and we believe in the court house and court house yard. At this fair no premium higher than three dollars was offered. After a year or two, the society was reorganized on a better basis, and a perpetual lease obtained from J. V. A. Hoes and M . H. Swift for ten acres of ground, where the present residence of M. H. Swift and others in that locality is situated. Before holding the fair here, however, it was conducted a year or two in Shabbona square. The exhibitions were held on the grounds donated by Messrs. Hoes and Swift until 1860, when the society purchased the present fair grounds of Mr. George H. Norris, and erecting the necessary buildings, and making needed improvements thereon, have conducted annually one of the best fairs in Illinois. The State fair has been held here three seasons, — in 1872-'75 and '76. The list of premiums for 1877 is unusually large, and promises an exceedingly interesting and profitable exhibition. 276 HI8TORY OF LA 8A.LLE COUNTY. OFFICIAL RETURNS OF THE ELECTION IN LA SALLE COUNTY, NOVEMBER 7, 1876. - President. Govern 'r Lieut. Gov. Sec'y of State. Auditor. TOWNSHIPS. a « H 52 81 107 320 92 74 101 142 146 96 36 96 83 108 134 103 778 119 58 415 69 55 37 80 79 123 501 448 41 528 83 155 103 113 106 117 34 114 74 u ft o o D to u 03 CO +2 GO 38 83 108 465 90 76 110 145 166 100 36 94 85 109 140 122 950 115 58 428 86 63 46 85 96 129 504 445 45 519 83 153 106 114 111 114 35 114 74 6440 a jo O 241 109 97 475 59 93 57 55 251 203 67 111 178 104 177 152 331 131 140 499 127 95 193 160 96 101 367 267 105 339 32 184 82 177 137 125 85 30 91 6323 u M o a 3 d 03 a 3 o •*-> o o w "I 149 1 "io 3 26 8 "~5 "6 13 172 1 "il 18 11 7 6 16 6 6 1 3 "§ 2 7 1 a o +j d O H 51 83 107 320 92 74 101 141 144 94 36 95 83 108 134 103 773 121 58 421 69 55 37 80 79 123 496 445 42 526 83 155 103 113 106 116 35 114 74 is o 03 w 228 109 97 471 58 95 57 55 252 201 67 110 178 105 177 153 333 125 140 499 127 92 195 161 97 101 375 267 105 335 32 183 84 178 135 123 85 30 91 a3 CO £ 52 83 108 467 94 76 111 144 167 102 36 95 90 108 140 116 943 122 58 429 86 64 44 85 95 129 490 439 45 526 83 156 106 112 112 117 35 114 74 CO cu ■5 Adams .... 1 152 1 "io 3 24 7 "~6 ~~6 13 173 1 1 17 18 17 6 6 16 6 6 3 3 2 '"I 2 7 2 227 108 97 468 58 95 57 55 251 199 67 110 177 105 177 152 328 126 139 501 127 91 195 161 97 101 370 262 106 332 32 183 84 178 135 121 85 30 91 6278 "i 149 1 "io 3 24 8 "~5 "6 13 170 1 "13 18 11 6 6 17 6 6 1 3 "s 2 7 1 490 50 83 107 321 92 74 101 141 145 94 36 96 83 108 134 103 784 120 58 420 69 55 38 80 79 123 500 448 42 528 83 155 103 112 107 117 35 114 74 6012 228 109 97 470 58 95 57 55 251 201 67 110 178 105 177 153 341 126 140 499 127 92 195 161 97 101 370 264 105 333 32 184 84 179 133 122 85 30 91 6301 227 Allen Brooklield . 109 97 Bruce Dayton 472 56 Deer Park 93 Dinimick 57 Eagle 55 Earl Eden 254 201 Fall River r Farm Ridge 67 111 Freedom 175 Grand Rapids 105 Groveland 177 Hope .. 153 La Salle - 331 Manlius (1st precinct). . . Manlius (2d precinct) __ _ Mendota 125 140 500 Meriden Miller _• 127 92 Mission 195 Northville 162 Ophir 97 Osage. . .. 101 Ottawa (1st precinct) Ottawa (2d precinct)... Otter Creek 372 264 105 Peru .. 335 Richland 32 Rutland 182 Serena.. .' 84 South Ottawa 180 Troy Grove 135 Utica 122 Vermillion . 85 Wallace 30 Waltham . 91 Totals 6001 514 496 5990 6306 6453 6296 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 277 OFFICIAL RETUKNS OF THE ELECTION IN LA SALLE COUNTY, Continued. TOWNSHIPS. Adams Allen.. V.. . Brookfield . Bruce Dayton Deer Park. Dinirnick . . Eagle Earle Eden.. Fall River Farm Ridge Freedom Grand Rapids Groveland Hope La Salle Manlius (1st precinct) Manlius (2d precinct) Mendota Meriden Miller Mission Northville. Ophir Osage Ottawa (1st precinct) Ottawa (2d precinct) Otter Creek. Peru Richland Rutland Serena South Ottawa Troy Grove Utica . Vermillion Wallace Waltham Totals 497 State Treas. 1 151 1 10 3 24 8 6 13 170 1 16 18 11 7 6 16 6 6 1 3 1 o 03 & 51 83 10' 313 91 75 101 141 146 94 36 96 83 108 134 103 780 121 58 417 69 55 3 80 79 123 501 441 42 525 83 155 103 113 106 116 35 114 74 5989 3 rv. 228 109 97 476 58 94 57 55 252 201 67 110 178 105 177 153 331 125 140 500 127 92 195 161 97 101 370 266 105 334 32 183 84 178 135 122 85 30 91 6301 Att'y Gen'l. o O 1 136 1 "lb 3 24 6 13 87 1 ~2 18 11 6 6 16 6 6 1 3 1 383 o a 49 85 107 331 92 74 101 141 144 94 36 94 83 108 134 104 856 119 58 421 69 56 38 80 79 115 496 441 42 525 83 153 103 100 106 126 35 114 74 6066 03 to 229 107 97 472 58 95 57 55 254 201 67 110 178 105 177 152 332 125 140 501 127 92 195 161 97 109 367 265 105 334 32 184 84 180 135 114 85 30 91 Congress 6299 6534 CD S c3 o 52 84 108 484 92 72 113 144 169 101 36 89 91 108 140 119 970 112 59 442 87 69 45 86 97 128 502 449 46 530 83 155 107 114 115 113 35 114 74 227 I0y 97 451 58 96 55 55 253 201 67 117 175 105 176 155 317 134 139 492 127 94 194 161 95 103 377 264 105 330 32 183 83 177 133 127 85 30 91 6269 7666 Representatives. a I o 37% 125% 22^ 54 77 57 270 189 154% 46 135 84% 95 199 % 177' 1401 87 45 468 42 62)£ 24 21 122 97% 526% 699J> 58% 999 124% 103 58^ 167 134 39 62% 75 ioe% a o 108 123 322% 948 226% 165% 249% 190 246 152% 66% 143 179 203% 199% 166% 139 315 130% 580 138 144 126 235 140 282i- 2 1007 681 67% 595% 123 367% 257 169 136% 318 48% 265% 116 11071% en 439 168 133% 648% 85% 13!S% 80% 65 503% 304 105 206% 256 159 250% 238 483 174 315 387 343% 137 343% 276 134 57 550 370% 158% 456 48 416 132 282 310 192 135 49 130% - CD o o s-, Q 9660% 253 157% 136% 800% 82% 129 ii'% 70% 313 295% 90 133% 258% 147 280% 234 812 159% 102 1380% 113% 137 222 236 170% 220 524% 359% 165% 517% 48 126 120 245% 133 159 114 40 141 9715% 278 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. OFFICIAL EETUKNS OF THE ELECTION IN LA SALLE COUNTY, Continued. TOWNSHIPS. Adams Allen Brooklielcl Bruce Dayton Deer Park v Dimmick Eagle Earl Eden Fall River.. Farm Ridge Freedom Grand Rapids Groveland. Hope La Salle Manlius (1st precinct) Manlius (2d precinct. Mendota Meriden Miller Mission Northville Ophir Osage. Ottawa (1st precinct). Ottawa (2d precinct.. Otter Creek Peru __ Richland... Rutland Serena South Ottawa Troy Grove Utica Vermillion _ Wallace Waltham Totals Board of State's Attorney Clerk Equaliz- ation. Circuit Court. Record'r Sheriff. Coroner. o o bd c3 > 03 Hi 6 to" 03 a o Eh CO g d o 03 3 P c c CO So 3 CO a > V m CO "o a >-> CD 1— 1 4-3 51 228 41 238 46 233 41 238 74 205 51 228 83 109 83 109 60 130 73 116 84 107 85 107 108 97 110 95 110 95 108 97 108 97 108 97 474 465 421 490 350 568 346 554 373 559 448 489 93 58 76 74 90 61 81 60 73 65 91 59 75 94 73 96 51 113 62 107 72 96 75 94 111 57 108 60 109 59 103 65 96 70 104 64 146 54 141 59 145 54 140 60 142 57 138 59 170 252 169 252 157 265 158 263 138 262 168 251 102 202 100 201 100 202 102 201 98 199 101 201 36 67 39 64 34 69 38 65 36 67 89 64 96 110 87 119 91 114 89 116 88 118 93 118 88 178 85 179 87 179 83 180 101 158 81 184 108 105 97 114 84 129 83 129 102 109 108 105 139 177 138 178 140 176 139 177 129 186 139 177 116 153 116 153 116 153 113 156 114 155 116 153 960 329 915 358 738 525 772 457 610 668 906 345 118 126 120 125 186 1 54 99 1 148 152 95 121 126 58 140 56 141 55 143 48 148 57 140 57 141 433 501 421 512 425 505 416 518 422 494 434 500 87 127 88 126 86 127 87 127 77 133 88 126 71 92 36 127 74 89 43 115 67 92 71 92 44 195 40 198 44 195 23 201 44 194 44 195 86 161 84 163 75 172 66 181 84 163 86 161 94 97 92 99 91 100 95 97 87 100 95 97 129 101 128 181 129 101 124 104 125 105 129 101 547 339 474 399 475 397 492 372 482 382 470 405 471 242 417 296 449 262 389 315 412 294 413 294 45 105 35 115 45 106 35 114 27 128 45 142 528 332 536 317 505 355 360 500 482 375 527 333 83 32 83 32 83 32 78 37 82 33 83 32 155 183 143 195 145 193 134 198 152 183- 146 192 106 84 91 !)!) 106 85 46 140 99 81 104 86 117 176 83 207 91 201 119 174 92 198 180 110 86 135 113 134 112 135 108 140 103 144 113 135 118 122 121 119 113 125 122 119 135 105 117 123 35 85 33 87 35 85 33 87 31 86 35 85 114 30 87 56 101 43 81 61 116 28 106 38 74 91 6231 71 94 71 6010 92 6722 60 5589 106 7042 69 5835 87 6818 74 6389 91 S555 6151 6581 3363 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 279 OTTAWA. The city of Ottawa is located on a broad plateau of sandstone, on the Illinois River at its confluence with the Fox. These rivers, whose banks are abrupt ledges of sandstone from twenty to one hundred feet high, divide the city into three portions. South Ottawa, which was first laid out, is south of the Illinois, on the bluff; North Ottawa, the principal business center, is north of the Illinois and west of the Fox; and East Ottawa, or the residence portion, is east of the latter river. The site of the city is remarkably well adapted for a business center. The two rivers whose waters join in the journey to the Gulf of Mexico at this point, have been the highway for centuries. It was at this place in an early day that Northern industry met Southern luxuriance and fire, and the coalition thus established has made as fair a land as the sun shines upon. Within the memories of many of the early settlers now living the principal means of communication with the outside world was the rivers spoken of. Parties of exploration or trade embarked their pirogues and dug-outs on their bosoms, and in truth it may be said, that had it not been for them this goodly land would not have been so well and favorably known at an early day. With the present added facilities of canal and railroad, Ottawa must inevitabty become important as a manufacturing and commercial center, and should the anticipated ship canal go through as surveyed by Gen. J. H. Wilson in 1867, Ottawa will become an unrivalled inland town for shipping, having as it does tributary to it a large scope of rich, arable land. The first permanent settler of Ottawa was Dr. David Walker, who established himself here in the fall of 1826. The Pembrokes and a few others were settled about a mile below him, where they made claims one or two years before him, but not within the corporate limits of the first town. His house was the departing place for travelers, as well as a trading house for the Indians, a number of whom made this head-quarters during the summer. Mr. Walker encouraged trade with the Indians, and his son, Geo. W., first sheriff of the county, continued it, and in after years, when associated with Wm. Hickling, the firm of Walker & Hickling was exten- sively known throughout the west, and southwest, making large purchases of sugar and molasses on the southern plantations, and bringing them up the river to Ottawa by steamboat. The State authorities thinking the site an elegible one for a town, along the proposed line of the Illinois and Michigan canal, surveyed and platted the town, by James Thompson, surveyor, and it was recorded at the county seat of Peoria county, on the 5th day of December, 1830. This plat included a strip of land on the north side of the river, the north line of which was the south line of the present court house square. When the county was organized, January 15th, 1831, Ottawa became the seat of justice. There was no court house, and the first court was held in a double log house, one side being occupied by the court, while the other was used by Mr. Walker's family to prepare dinner for the judge of the circuit, Richard M. Young; the clerk, Lenhard A. Shrader; the prosecut- ing attorney, Strode, (Thos. Ford held this position, but was absent at the time,) and other transient attorneys, while the juries were obliged to provide their own entertainment. At this time it may be mentioned the only 280 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COTTNTY. buildings in town were the house occupied by the court, and a plank trad- ing house, owned and occupied by Geo. E. Walker, the sheriff, both of which stood on the bluff south of the river. Mr. Alex K. Owens was fore- man of the first grand jury. He was passing through the county, and stopped over night at Christopher Long's, who then lived on Covell Creek. In the morning the sheriff rode up to the house, and urged him to stay and act as juror. Mr. Owens objected, being a stranger. The sheriff still urged him, saying that the county commissioners were not elegible, and he had summoned every man in the county, aud yet lacked one of filling the two panels. Furthermore, unless he complied with the request they would be deprived of the honor of a circuit court in the county for that year. In- duced by these considerations, Mr. Owens consented to stay, and mounting his horse rode into Ottawa with the sheriff, and was appointed foreman. The jurors held their deliberations in the shade of two large sugar trees, which stood down on the river bank but about two rods apart. At the call for dinner a hat was passed for funds, which were sent up to Geo. Walker's store. All that could be obtained to satisfy their inner man was crackers. Moses Booth, the constable, borrowed a tin cup, and passed the water, each one taking a drink as occasion required. David Walker had a large drove of hogs which annoyed the jurors exceedingly while eating, and inasmuch as they were not legally summoned, the constable was called upon for legal protection against them. While he was driving them away from one jury the other would be attacked, and they would also call loudly for legal protection. What, with passing the water to moisten the dry meal, and protecting the juries from the self constituted hoards of marauding swine, the officer of the law was exceedingly glad when the dinner hour closed. The court took action on the clerk's bond of $2,000, and received the two juries, grand and petit, the former of whom had only one case. A man by the name of Dougherty, of Dougherty's Grove, since Holderman had a daughter who had made a marriage contract with a man, and the ladv had waited so long that she was tired, and sought to recover damages for her blighted affections. After listening to the evidence, a vote was taken by the jury, and no bill found. In making out the report to the judge it was discovered that only four of the jurymen could write, consequently the foreman was delegated to write the names for all. If the one whose name he was writing looked intelligent he wrote a good hand, if otherwise, the lines were scrawled along and the spelling bad. The report when handed to the judge was complimented by him. who congratulated them on living in such an orderly and law abiding communitv. At the September term of the court the grand jury found bills against Charles Jack, Geo. W. McFadden. Simon Crosair. Geo. W. and Wilbur F. Walker, and James B. Campbell, for selling liquor without license. At a subsequent term they were discharged, having taken out license in the meantime. After the Black Hawk War the population had increased, Henry Hicks, a dispenser of whisky, blankets, and baubles to the natives, and one or two other white men becoming citizens, besides the thirty or forty Indians. The buildings were the fort, jail, court house, two unenclosed frames, the dwelling of David Walker, and the trading house of Henry Hicks. In 1831 State's addition to Ottawa was laid out, just north of the COUNTY TREASURER OTTAWA HTSTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 2MB present court house square. The latter and the present park, as well as the blocks where tiie opera house and new postoffice are, were a part of the grant, but the last were sold in 1839 or 1840 to assist in the building of the court house. In 1835, the only houses iu North Ottawa, were the tavern of David Walker, and the store of Robert P. and James H. Woodworth, the latter of which made some pretensions for the times. Major D. F. Hitt started a stage from Ottawa, Woodworth's store being headquarters, to Boyd's Grove, by way of Hennepin, joining the two stage lines that ran one from Chicago to Springfield, crossing the Illinois at the ferry at Ottawa, and the other from Galena to Springfield, with which he connected at Boyd's Grove. For this purpose Major Hitt completed a ferry at Utica. About 1838 or '39, Ottawa became an incorporated village, having taken some bold strides in the forward march of improvement. The names of the first trustees cannot be definitely ascertained, as the records were burned in a fire while temporarily in the office of Julius Avery, Esq. The contract for building the present Court House was let July 12th, 1838, to Wm. F. Flagg, for $20,000, but when completed in 1840, it cost $40,000. In February, 1839, a public library association was formed, with a list of seven trustees, as follows : Geo. B. Macy, Chester B. Hall, Lorenzo Leland, Joseph Hall, Madison E. Jlollister, Michael Ryan and Jesse J. Epperson. This is the first recorded library association in the county. An association was formed in the year 1851, to develop the immense waterpower at Ottawa, with a limited . capital of $50,000. A company called the Ottawa Manufacturing Company, was incorporated, to build a dam across the Fox river, but from want of energy and capital, failed of their purposes. In 1857, another organization of the same name, whose capital was $100,000, was chartered, the design being to erect a dam across the Illinois river, above the mouth of the Fox. The terms of the charter granted two years for the completion of the work, but this association did not prove successful, the charter expiring by limitation. In 1865, the subject was again agitated, and another company was commissioned by the state, to build a dam across the Fox river, between the aqueduct and the Illinois river. This, also, did not succeed, but in 1867, the legislature constituted Wm. Reddick, M. H. Swift, Jeremiah Wood, George Avery and Richard Thorn, a board of Commissioners, in behalf of the city of Ottawa, to subscribe to the capital stock of the Ottawa Manu- facturing Company, the sum of $100,000, and issue bonds to that amount, due in ten years. By a popular vote this action was indorsed, but the matter rested in this condition until the spring of 1869, when a large and enthusiastic meeting of the people was held, which compelled action. A dam was put across the Fox river just below the aqueduct, sufficiently high to raise the water to the level of the proposed dam in the Illinois, to which a connecting canal was to be du£ and a dam built. In the spring of 1876, the Fox river dam went out, leaving the paper mill that had been erected at its side, without power. A coffer dam was put in, which also* went out. Some years before the other dam also went out. The paper mill was moved to Dayton. Perhaps some estimates in regard to this water power, made when the rivers are at their lowest stages, would not be devoid of interest. In the four miles between Dayton and Ottawa, on the Fox river, there is a fall of 17 284 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. thirty-four feet, with a volume of 40,000 cubic feet of water per minute. Between Marseilles and this city, a distance of eight miles, there is a fall in the Illinois river of eighteen feet, with a volume of more than 40,000 cubic feet per minute, sufficient for any of the larger enterprises in the country. During this session of the legislature of 1852 and 3, a charter was obtained for the city of Ottawa, approved by the Governor, February 10th, 1853. An election of city officers was held on the succeeding 3d of May, when the following officers were elected. Wm. Hickling had a majority of six over Arthur Lockwood, for Mayor : Aldermen of 1st ward — John Lynch and Oranzo Leavens ; Alder- men of 2d ward — S. B. Gridley and Marshall Miller ; Aldermen of 3d ward — Hopley Drew and John Armour ; Aldermen of 4th ward — John B. Champlains and Patrick Fanning ; Aldermen of 5th ward — Chester B. Hall and Wm. Haskell. On the evening of election, the City Council met for the first time and appointed Thos. R. Courtney, Clerk. In 1854, the Illinois Telegraph Company was organized, the article of incorporation, bearing date December 27th, a prominent member of which was Hon. J. Dean Caton, ex-State Supreme Judge, who has been widely known in telegraph circles, and at one time president of the Mississippi Telegraph Company, and one of the directors of the Western Union. A telegraph instrument manufactory was put in operation by Judge Caton, at- Ottawa, which employed at one time over thirty operatives, all the different styles of registers, sounders, relays, keys, switches, in fact, all the office implements used in telegraphing for the supply depots at New York, Cleveland and Chicago, used by the oreat companies. The amount of business transacted may be appreciated when we state that the factory turned out annually, 600 relays, 600 sounders and keys, and 100 registers. This factory has since fallen into disuse. During the winter of 1854 and '55, a special law was passed, author- izing the city of Ottawa to elect a BoarH of Education — one member from each ward, to organize and regulate the public schools of the city. A special vote of the people, in the spring of 1855, empowered the board to levy a tax of one per cent, on the whole value of the property within the city, for the purpose of building school houses, and defraying the other necessary expenses of the schools. Many plans were advanced in regard to the how and where the several buildings should be placed in the different wards, but the one that finally prevailed was the erection of two large three story buildings, one in the third, the other in the fifth ward, that season, (1855,) and as soon thereafter as practicable, to put up three others, to be located, one north of the canal feeder, one east of Fox River, and one in South Ottawa, and then when the scholars were sufficiently advanced to require it, the High School. Accordingly the board erected the two buildings and furnished them, at a cost of $25,000, only two stories being completed however, on account of the imputed extravagance of the board, by the people. It was said that there were not scholars enough in the city to fill the four rooms in each building, but energetic teachers having been selected by the board, and 'specifying among other printed regulations, that the same grade should use the same text books, and that scholars must attend punctually or lose their seats in one month, more rooms were needed, and the board completed the unfinished stories of the school HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. „ 285 building, which were immediately filled with waiting children, many of whom could not be accommodated, and temporary side schools were opened, five of which sprang into existence, two or three of them in 1859, having two departments. The schools were organized upon the Graded Free School System, that affords education to every child, rich or poor. When they began in 1855, the whole number of scholars attending school in the city, was 125, but in 1857, 1,469 pupils were instructed, at a cost, per capita, of $5.76-1000 per annum. In 1870, there were in attendance at the schools of the city, 1,200 regular pupils, and about 1,500 on the rolls, with 28 teachers who received salaries, ranging from $30 to $100 per month. In August, 1855, the Gas-Light and Coke Company began operations and have been the light of the city ever since. The abundance of starch-producing material in the county called atten- tion to the fact that that needed article could be made as cheaply here as at any other point in the United States. Agreeable to this idea a company was incorporated on the 21st day of January, 1856, who began the erection of the large building known as the Starch Factory, completing it in about two years, and it has been much enlarged since its first erection. It has over three acres of floors and employs 120 men and boys, making daily 1,000 pounds of starch, and annually using 250,000 bushels of corn. About two years after the organization of the Starch Factory, Judge Caton conceived the idea of a system of water supply for the growing city. South of the river on the bluff, the sandstone which underlies all this regien, is covered with a thick layer of gravel, which is underneath the soil, and furnishes abundance of pure water. Tapping this bed at several places, a supply was obtained which was carried across the river and distributed in the city. Aside from this, there are about thirty artesian wells in and about the city, which furnish abundantly good wholesome water. The first one of these was bored by a number of gentlemen who were seeking oil. The glass factory was established in 1868, J*. Dean Caton, president, and S. B. Gridly, secretary. The company turned out the first year, $1,800,- 000 worth of glass. Since 1870 another furnace has been added,and the first one rebuilt after its destruction by fire. The sand of which the glass is made is obtained near by, the plateau of sandstone on which the city rests being composed of it. Practically, the supply is inexhaustable. Politically, the county was Democratic before I860, after that Repub- lican until 1870, and varying since then to the domination of both parties. The city of Ottawa has almost always been Democratic. The present county officers are, with the exception of the Treasurer, Republican: Circuit Judge, Edward Leland; County Judge, Charles S. Miller; County Clerk, H. A. McCaleb; Circuit Clerk, R. W. Holmes; Recorder, C. W. Den- hard; Treasurer, S. W. Raymond; Sheriff, R. C. Stevens; Surveyor, G. W. Brumbach. The facilities for storing and forwarding grain at Ottawa are as good, if not better, than any of the inland towns of the State. With the C, R. I. & P., and the Fox River Valley R. R., and the canal, which takes the major part of the grain, the location for an inland market cannot be surpassed, the latter means of communication affording, through the great lakes and the Illinois and Mississippi rivers, connection easily with the great centers of trade of our country. The average shipments of grain from this place are about 2,500,000 bushels. Add to this the 350,000 bushels annually con- 286 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. sumed by the starch factory, and we have a grand total of 2,850,000 bushels, which, in the more productive years, reaches the large amount of 3,000,000 bushels that finds its first market here. In 1866 the shipments reached 2,944,544 bushels, probably the largest shipments of grain ever made from this point in one year, which, with the starch factory's consumption, would give a total of 3,294,544 bushels, the aggregated canal tolls being in that year, for grain shipped from here, $64,846. Corn is the staple, the amount of wheat being very small, while that of oats averages only about 360,000 bushels annually. Emphatically, Ottawa is one of the best inland markets. MANUFACTURING INTERESTS. In a corn-growing region it is natural to suppose that the principal manufactories would pertain to the preparing, gathering, and fitting for market the growing crop. Agricultural implement manufacturies prevail in the city; indeed, it has become a settled fact among farmers that the mechanical appliances they use must be made on the spot by competent mechanics who are conversant with their wants and the demands of the soil, climate, grain, etc., with which they have to deal. It was in this city that Brown's corn-planter was brought out, which has worked such a revo- lution in its department. Prominent among the manufacturers of the city may be mentioned J. Maierhofer, whose establishment turns out breaking plows, single and double shovel plows, stubble plows, gopher plows, as well as four or five different kinds of cultivators. All the several parts of the implements are built in this shop, which ordinarily employs over thirty operatives. All the work has a deserving reputation. Gilman, King & Hamilton are, probably, the most extensive manufactu- rers of agricultural implements the city. Their factory, erected in 1868, is between the canal and C., P. I. & P. P. P., near La Salle street. It is a two- story building, 140x40 feet, with an L 85x40, and furnishes employment for nearly one hundred men. They turn out reapers, corn-shellers and corn-planters, as well as the " Champion " walking corn-plow, that enjoys a favorable reputation, their principal implement being the "Gilman" corn- sheller. The Wm. Stormont wind-mill is also made in Ottawa, besides a large number of other factories, planing-mills, etc., making sickles, files, sash, doors, blinds, table-cutlery, and general machine work, which are as deserv- ing of mention as those already given, and just as important to the well- being of the city, but we desist before we weary the reader. Some years since a side cut was opened from the canal into the city, and forming a basin and reservoir with a canal just south one block from the court house square, and running along the edge of the river bluff, which is here quite high. This furnishes a fine water-power, which is improved by the starch factory, cutlery, and various flouring mills, among which may be mentioned the Eagle Mills, J. Wood, proprietor. This mill turns out annually 15,000 barrels of flour, as well as grinding a large amount of other grain. The City Mill, established twenty-three years ago; the Cus- tom Mill, the most venerable of the kind in the city. The furniture manufactory of G. A. Pugg should not escape attention. Mr. Rugg came to this county in 1838, from the land of steady habits, and has been engaged in the making of furniture nearly ever since. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 287 He has been very unfortunate in losses by fires and uncollected claims at the South before the war, but his energy has triumphed over all. The coffin manufactory of Patch, Watson & Co., which was recently burned, was doing a good business at the time. Of the business houses of this city, we may mention, Forbes & Gehring, druggists, successors to Dr. Dimmick & Bro. They have a large and well-selected stock. E. Y. Griggs, drugs and books. Mr. Griggs has been a resident of Ottawa many years, and enjoys the friendship of a large number of its citizens. Messrs. Osman & Hapeman, news dealers and book sellers, and pub- lishers of the Ottawa Free Trader, the first paper published in the city. Their book and stationary stock embraces everything desirable. Messrs. Simon Bros., music dealers and publishers, embracing every- thing in their branch of trade. Peter Russell & Son, furniture. Mr. Russell has been in this trade in Ottawa since 1848. He has a large stock. Scott Bros, are, probably, the most extensive dealers in ladies' furnish- ing and dry goods of any firm in the city. Buying direct, they are enabled to make prices as low as consistent with a good article. Smith & Rising, and A. Hess & Co. are the leading dealers in tobacco and cigars, the latter of which they manufacture extensively. Child Brothers, and B. B. Griffith & Son are engaged in the shoe trade. Jackson & Lockwood are engaged in the sale of hardware quite exten- sively. Mr. Jackson being among the early settlers. Bowman's Art Gallery is among the notable institutions of the city, and one of the finest in the State; his photograph of "Starved Rock"" being among his best efforts. To sum up, then, Ottawa has six agricultural implement dealers, twenty-six attorneys at law, seven bakers, three banks, six barber shops, nine blacksmith shops, one book-binder, five book and stationary stores, twenty-six places where boots and shoes are made and sold, one brick-yard, one broom factory, one business college, seven butchers, five carriage-mak- ers, seven cigar and tobacco dealers, eight clothiers, two cooper shops, five crockery dealers, three dentists, seven dressmakers, five drug stores, sixteen dry goods stores, seven grain elevators, one file manufactory, seven flour and teed stores, three flouring mills, five furniture dealers and makers, one glass factory with two furnaces, ten grain dealers, thirty-four grocery stores, two gunsmiths, three hardware stores, eleven hotels, six insurance agents, five jewelers, four leather dealers, three wholesale liquor dealers, five livery stables, five or six lumber yards, three marble yards, eight merchant tailors, seven millinery shops, three newspaper and job offices, seven house and sign painters, three photographers, eighteen physicians, two pump factories, three real estate agents, six restaurants, eight saddle and harness shops, a number of saloons, six stove and tinware dealers, and nine wagon-makers. White's Hotel and the Clifton House are the leading hotels, both well kept and well appointed. In the fall of 1872, the city council made arrangements for a steam fire engine. One was sent them for use during the winter, and in the spring the "City of Ottawa" came. After the burning of the opera house, the council decided to purchase another, and the "M. H. Swift" was bought. 288 HISTORY OF LA SALLE county. The hook and ladder company organized June 1st, 1877, and the truck, costing $1,050.00, purchased by the city, came last July. There is one horse hose cart. Following are the fire organizations of the city : City of Ottawa, cost $4,500, No. 1 ; M. H. Swift, cost $4,500, No. 2. The steamers are both drawn by horses kept in a stable opposite the engine house. Chief Engineer, Henry Waif ; Assistant Chief Engineer, L. A. Rising. Engineer of steamer, T. C. Logan ; Assistant Engineer of steamer, F. B. Logan. Foreman of Hose Company, John Shaffer ; 1st Assistant, Wm. Raymond ; 2nd Assistant, John Ehmond It has thirty-two members. Dauntless Hook and Ladder Company, W. H. Hull, Captain ; Geo. Tozer, Foreman ; Charles Petti t, Assistant ; Foreman. It has sixty-five members. The first opera house was built in 1874, and burned December 29th, 1875. In the fall of that year, it was rebuilt in much better shape than before. The means of egress are especially to be commended, being both commodious and accessible. The supreme court house for the supreme court, of the northern district of the state, is located at Ottawa. It was built in 1848 or 50, and has a very fine law library connected with it. The new post office in use this year, for the first, is nicely arranged, the reception and distribution of the mails, as well as the easy access of its patrons. The park, originally the gift of the state, has a fine iron fence around it, and is plentifully supplied with trees. In its center is a fountain, from which a shower of water pours, taken from an artesian well, near by. A monument to the soldiers and sailors has been erected in the park, the work of Mr. Mclnhill, of this city. It is a fine piece of work. Among the more prominent residences, may be mentioned those "of Judge Caton, and Hon. W. Bushnell, Judge Catons has a fine park connected with it, in which the judge has a few specimens of the deer, the natural history of which he has made a specialty. It is on the north Bluff. Hon. W. BushnelPs residence is in East Ottawa, and is tastefully arranged. Ottawa Mineral Spring Company's Officers — Henry Mayo, President ; Dr. J. O. Harris, Secretary. The curative qualities of the waters of this spring, brought to notice, some three years ago, have been thoroughly tested by a large number of patrons who speak warmly in its praise. The analysis of Professor Benjamin Silliman, of Yale College, place it in the front rank, as curative agent, in a certain class of cases. THE PRESS. For a short period, a newspaper of considerable importance and historical note, was published in the southern portion of La Salle county. This was known as ''The Genius of Universal Emancipation," by Benjamin Lundy, the anti-slavery pioneer, so-called, which was printed at Lowell. In 1835- 36, Elijah P. Lovejoy, published in St. Louis a religious (Presbyterian) newspaper, in which he claimed and exercised the right to discuss the subject of slavery. It was a very mild paper, and not even an abolition Saper of the times, but his press was destroyed, and he was driven out of lissouri. In the summer of 1836, he resumed the paper at Alton, in this state, continuing the same name, "The Observer ;" but he was treated HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 289 none the better, but rather the worse, in a free state, as the result proved. His press was destroyed a number of times, and thrown into the Missis- sippi river. Making a final stand for his rights, and under the sanction of the Mayor, he resisted by force, and on the 7th of November, 1837, he was killed by the mob. Not many weeks after this event, when there was a general inquiry, "who will succeed Lovejoy, the martyr, in publishing an abolition newspaper in Illinois." Geo. I). Prentiss, of the "Louisville Journal," announced that Benj. Lundy, the abolition pioneer, would be the man to offer himself as a sacrifice. He had published his "Genius of Universal Emancipation," in 1821, in Ohio, Tennessee, Baltimore, Wash- ington and Philadelphia. His effects consisting of his printing material, library and clothing, had recently been burnt in the Pennsylvania hall, Philadelphia, destroyed by a pro-slavery mob. Having friends in Putnam county, this state, and almost destitute of means, he came to Illinois, to be the successor of Lovejoy. In 1838, his paper was issued, dated at Hennepin, but really printed in Lowell. The sanguinary proprietors of that town (Lowell,) had commenced the improvement of the water power of the Vermillion, and hoped, as the name indicated, to make a large town there. They wanted a printing press to aid them in that great work, and so encouraged Lundy to cast in his lot with them, by the gift of sundry village lots, and signing notes with him for jthe purchase of worn out printing presses and type, at Ottawa. In the fall of 1838, the paper was issued from Lowell, a small printing office having been erected, by stand- ing plank up endwise for a frame. The next spring he was joined by a young printer and journalist, from Massachusetts, Mr. Z. Eastman. Mr. Lundy died very suddenly on the 22d of August, 1839, leaving his paper in the hands of Mr. Eastman, whom he had requested to succeed him. In 1840, the paper was resumed by Mr. Eastman, under the title of "Genius of Liberty." This paper, by request of a committee in Chicago, was removed to that city in 18-12, and was continued by Mr. Eastman, till 1855, as the "Western Citizen," when it was purchased by Mr. Medill, and became the weekly circulation of the "Chicago Tribune." The first paper published in Ottawa, was the '"Ottawa Free Trader." Hise and Osman, proprietors. Mr. Osman is still connected with the paper, and seems sufficiently active for another decade or two. December 12th, 184-1, the "Constitutionalist" was started by Lowry and Gedney. Mr. Lowry soon went out, and Mr. Gedney ran the paper until June 12th, 1852, when T. Hampton bought his interest and changed the name to the "Ottawa Republican," which it still retains. It has changed hands a number of times. Hon. Frank Corwin held an interest at one period of its history, but it was never any better managed, or a better paper than at the present time, under the administration of Cullen & Sapp. OTTAWA ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES. In February, 1S66, W. W. Calkins and Drs. Paul and Gibbs, met in the latter's office, and talked over the feasability of organizing a geological society. They concluded that the field was a good one, and that the lovers of the sciences would rally to its support if it was broached to them. Dr. L. N. Dimmick and J. W. Calkins were taken into their counsel, and they all went to work canvassing the city for persons who would unite with them for the above purpose. 290 HISTORY OF LA 8ALLE COUNTY. In their deliberations they decided upon the plan of organization adopted by the Chicago Academy of Natural Sciences. They secured the following named persons: W. W. Calkins,' Dr. John Paul, Dr. A. E. Gibbs, Dr. L. N. Dimmick, James W. Calkins, Col. D. F. Hitt, D. S. Ebersol, Dr. C. Hard, Dr. R. M. McArthur, L. E. Gibbs, David Walker, W. Bushnell, Rev. C. H. Force, W. H. Cushman, John B. Rice, F. F. Brower, Thomas Orton, Col. Ralph Plumb, M. Kirkpatrick, Geo. Campbell, and Geo. S. Stebben. They called a meeting of the persons named, and made a temporary organization, March 2d, 1866, by calling Dr. J. Paul to preside, and on motion the society was named the Ottawa Academy of Natural Sciences. Col. Hitt, Dr. Dimmick, and J. W. Calkins, were appointed a com- mittee to draft constitution and by-laws. Dr. Gibbs, Rev. C. H. Force, David Walker, Dr. McArthur, J. B. Rice, and W. W. Calkins, were appointed a committee to solicit money for the purpose of incorporation. The Academy then adjourned until the 6th of March, 1866, when they perfected a permanent organization by electing the following officers and trustees : David Walker, Pres.; L. E. Gibbs, First Vice^Pres.; Dr. C. Hard, Second Vice Pres. ; W. W. Calkins, ;Sec. Trustees: Col. D. F. Hitt, Dr. John Paul, Rev. C. H. Force, (Pres. of the Board of Trustees,) Dr. A. E. Gibbs, (Treas. of the Board of Trustees,) J. B. Rice, W. W. Calkins, Dr. R. M. McArthur, W. Bushnell, W. H. Cushman, and Dr. L. N. Dimmick.. Vice President L.E. Gibbs presided until June 6th, 1866, on account of the removal of President Walker south, and on his resignation Dr. J. Paul was elected to fill the vacancy. Hon. J. D. Caton joined the Academy February 7th, 1867, and was elected March 7th, 1867, to a trusteeship, caused by the removal of W. H. Cushman from the city. The following officers were also duly elected: Dr. J. Paul, Pres.; Col. D. F. Hitt, Vice Pres.; Dr. C. Hard, Vice Pres.; W. W. Calkins, Sec. As the Treasurer belongs to the Board of Trustees none was elected. March 5th, 1868, the same officers were re-elected. The trustees engaged a taxidermist, and appointed Drs. Paul and Gibbs curators of the museum, with power to act as they thought best, and to their energy and perseverence the Academy is indebted for what success it has enjoyed in gathering together specimens, etc., as they sacrificed their time and money to push the Academy. Hon. J. D. Caton delivered an elaborate essay on the American deer and elk before the Academy, which was published and sent abroad, Darwin even making use of information derived therefrom. March 6th, 1869, W. W. Calkins was elected Pres.; W. E. Bowman, Vice Pres.; L. E. Gibbs, Vice Pres.; Dr. J. Paul, Sec. March 3d, 1870, the same officers were re-elected. March 2d, 1871, D. S. Ebersol elected Pres.; Dr. Hard, Vice Pres.; Dr. L. N. Dimmick, Vice Pres.; Dr. J. Paul, Sec. March 6th, 1872, D. S. Ebersol elected Pres.; Dr. Hard, Vice Pres.; Dr. Gibbs, Vice Pres.; Dr. J. Paul, Sec. The Academy suffered a severe loss in the death of Dr. John Paul, who died September, 1872, aged sixty-seven. The Doctor was a native of Vermont. He had been from the first one of the principal founders of the Ottawa Academy of Natural Sciences, and had given his earnest labor for its success. The Doctor was a man of unusual energy in whatever he un- HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 291 dertook. At home or abroad he was engaged as opportunity presented in collecting, preserving and arranging specimens or books for the Academy. He also took an interest in all public measures calculated to promote the welfare of the community in which he lived, and as a physician he enjoyed the confidence of all his professional brothers. March 6th, 1ST3, D. S. Ebersol was elected Pres.; Dr. Hard, Yice Pres. ; Dr. Gibbs, Sec. Dr. Hard and D. S. Ebersol were elected to fill vacancies in the Board of Trustees. Previous to the death of Dr. Paul the Academy collection was stored in different offices in the city, most of the best specimens in the office of Drs. Paul & Gibbs. Soon after his demise the large room in the third story of Cheever's Block, (southwest corner court house square,) was se- cured, and all the specimens and property removed and placed in secure cases, where they are always ready for exhibition, free of charge. On January, 1874, a new organization was deemed necessary, in con- sequence of some informality in the original letters of incorporation, when D. S. Ebersol was elected Pres. ; Hon. C. H. Gilman, Yice Pres. ; David Walker, Sec; W. William West, Treas. Trustees: D. F. Hitt, Chester Herd, H. L. Mead, Geo. W. N. Cushman, and Geo. W. Brumbach. Present acting officers: D. S. Ebersol, Pres.; C. H. Gilman, Yice Pres.; G. W. Brumbach, Treas.; D. Walker, Sec. Trustees: D. F. Hitt, C. Hard, D. P. Jones, W. E. Bowman, W. Bushnell. Exchanges and do- nations solicited. From which time to this writing (1877,) much valuable material has been collected, and which has from time to time been acknowledged in the city papers. Among the many contributors of the Academy we cheerfully acknowledge the following: Geo. A. W. Price, of Cincinnati, O., Birds of America, 36 Nos., one- fourth size, colored to life. J. G. Armstrong, shark teeth and vertebra of extinct mammoth from South Carolina. Prof. W. J. SteveDS, Lebanon, O., a fine lot of terra silurian fossils, mostly from the bed of the Little Miami, Lebanon, Ohio. From Father Minehardt, of Homer, La Salle county, 111., Otherceretile ammites, etc. Hon. Judge Gilman, a large mass of native copper, with many other valuable specimens. Col. D. F. Hitt, fossil log of ?etrified wood, with many other fine and valuable specimens, from near 'ike's Peake, Col. From W. W. Calkins, a collection of the shells of La Salle county, properly named and labeled — a very valuable donation. D. S. Ebersol, Hon. J. D. Caton, David Walker, Dr. Gibbs, Dr. Snyder, of Yirginia City, Cass county, 111., Prof. J. W. Hewitt, Prof. Gunning, J. C. Shroyer, of Cincinnati, O., A. M. Ebersol, Hon. W. Bushnell, Dr. Dimmick, Santa Barbara, Col., have all donated valuable specimens. Publications by the Academy: Origin of the Prairies, Hon. J. D. Ca- ton; Land and Fresh Water Shells of La Salle County, by W. W. Calkins. Lectures have been had from Prof. Jno. W. Cooke, of England ; from Prof. W. Gunning, of Cambridge; from Hon. Judge Gilman, of the Ottawa Bar. A full and complete catalogue has been prepared by Prof. J. W. Huett. THE CHURCHES. The first Congregational Church in Ottawa was organized August 23, 1839. It was served Dy the following ministers : From August, 1843, to I7# 292 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. Mav, 1835, by Rev. Rollin Mears ; from June, 1845, to June, 1848, by Rev. G. W. Bassett ; and from June, 1848, to March, 1870, by Rev. M. K. Whittlesey. The Plymouth Church was organized on Oct. 27, 1858, and the following have been its pastors : Rev, J. Blanchard, from October, 1858, to April, 1S59 ; Rev. Wm. C. Scofield, from June, 1859, to June, 1864 ; and Rev. Edwin K. Lewis, from October, 1864, to March, 1870. On the 6th of March, 1870, these two churches were united under the name of the First Congregationalist Church of Ottawa. On the 23d of May, they called the Rev. J. M. Sturtevant, Jr., to become their pastor, who remained until December, 1873. After an interval of nearly a year, the present pastor, Rev. T. J. Valentine, was called. At the date of the union of the churches, there were two hundred and fifty-six members in the church. The number remains about the same, with a Sunday-school of nearly two hundred scholars. Their present house of worship was commenced in 1870, and dedicated March 26, 1871. It cost about $35,000. The Baptist Church was organized in 1838 or 1839, by Rev. Thomas Powell, with six members. In the early part of their organization, they erected a frame church on the site of the present postofiice block, which house they occupied until I860, when they erected their present brick church. It was not ready for occupancy, save the basement, until 1S65 ; and during the war, the upper floor was known as u Union Hall," and in it many entertainments were given for the benefit of various patriotic objects. In 1865, the Lecture room was completed and occupied. The congregation now numbers nearly two hundred and seventy members, and have a Sun- day-school of nearly that number of pupils. The pastor is Rev. D. L. Colwell. The Protestant Episcopal parish was organized in 1838, by Samuel Chase, D. D. They occupied for a season the old Court House ; then a warehouse, and a room over a store, or private house, until 1839, when, Dr. Chase leaving, no regular services were maintained until 1845. In March of that year, Bishop Philander Chase re-organized the parish, and in July, Rev. Chas. I. Kelley was called as rector. In 1849, a brick church was built, at a cost of $2,550, and consecrated by Bishop Chase, June 23, 1850. This building is now the carriage-shop of Gay & Porter. Mr. Kelley remained until July, 1858. In April 1852, Rev. Chas. P. Clark was called and remained until October, 1858. In May, 1857, Rev. Thos. N. Bennedict came. The wardens chosen then were Joseph Dow and "Wm. Osman, the latter of whom yet remains. The old building becoming decayed, in May, 1S66, a lot was purchased and steps taken to secure a new house of worship. Mr. Bennedict remained until May, 1866. During his ministry, the church received large acces- sions to its membership. Rev. Edwin Coan was called in December, 1866, and remained until July, 1869. He was succeeded by Rev. W. W. Esta- brook. During his ministry work commenced on the present church. It was completed in January, 1872, at a cost of $14,150. It is built entirely of stone, is of the Gothic style of architecture, and very finely finished. Mr. Estabrook was succeeded by Rev. J. L. Steele, who resigned in July, 1874. He was followed by Rev. ^X. Speirs, who remained until June, 1S76. The present pastor, Rev. F. B. ^Nash, was. called in February, 1877. The mem- bership is one hundred and ten, and the attendance at Sunday-school about one hundred. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 293 The Presbyterian Church was organized in April, 18G9, by Rev. L. Y. Hayes, with thirty-two members, They immediately erected a small brick chapel, in which they held divine service until the completion of their pres- ent house of worship. It was erected in 1871, at an expense of $22,000, including the lot. Mr. Hayes remained pastor until 1873, when he resigned, and was followed by Rev J. E. Moiratt, whose ministry extended until Jan. 1, 1877. The present pastor is Rev. Thos. Parry. The congre- gation comprises at present one hundred members, and sustains a Sunday- school of about ninety scholars. The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized as a class as early as 1838, in Old South Ottawa. In after years, the congregation built a frame church in the present city, which in time gave place to the present com- fortable brick structure, finished about 1865. There are at present two hundred and ten members, and one hundred and fifty Sunday-school scholars. The German Evangelical Association was organized about twelve years ago, with six members. They were Earnest Claus and wife, Wm. Farmhals and wife, and Natalie Rochel. The membership has increased to about sixty, and the Sunday-school to one hundred and ten scholars. Earnest Claus is Superintendent. The pastors of this church have been as follows: Revs. Jacob Hummel, John Kurtz, Martin Ellis, A. Knobel, John Dengle, and John Miller. Rev. Kurtz returned in 1876, and is still pastor. The St. Columba or Irish Catholic Church is one of the oldest religious societies in Ottawa. It was made a mission in 1838, and attended by priests from the mission at LaSalle. Regular pastors were appointed first in 1844, Rev. A. Donnell being the first, and remaining until 1851. The next was Rev. Thos. O'Gara, who was in turn followed by Rev. Bernard O'Garris, and he by Rev. Patrick A. Terry, who is assisted by Rev. Francis O'Conner. The original congregation numbered thirty families ; now there are over five hundred. The Sun«l ay- school numbers six hundred and fifty pupils. The St Francis German Catholic Church was built in 1859, at a cost of $2,415. Father Tusch was the first pastor, remaining until his death in 1860. Since his time, eight pastors have occupied the pulpit. The present incumbent is Rev. Henry Wagner. The total membership is about seven hundred and fifty. Connected with the church is a parochial school and various benevolent societies. The German Lutheran Society held their earliest meetings in 1855, and five years after erected a house of worship. Their first pastor was Rev. H. F. Fruechtennicht, who remained until 1875, when he was suc- ceeded by the Rev. H. Sieving, the present pastor. In 1860, there were thirty families ; the increase to this original membership lias been slight. The Sunday-schol numbers about one hundred and thirty-five pupils. A parochial school is supported, and a mission church in Brookfield township. The Presbyterian Church in South Ottawa was organized in a school- house, April 19, 1849, by a committee from presbytery, consisting of the following persons: Revs. C. A. Williams, J. M. Clark, M. K. Whittlesey, C. Cook, and Geo. W. Baptist. The constituent members were principally from the Congregationalist Cnurch of Ottawa,; they were, John Rockwood, Thos. M. Mason, Jane Mason, Wm. H. Rockwood, A. M. Ebersol, Martha Farns worth, Emeline E. Drake, Rose Ann Hunter, Margaret Fleming, and G. H. Rugg. The church edifice was completed and dedicated in 1849, and the fol- 294 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. lowing year the parsonage was erected on a lot adjoining the church, do- nated by A. M. Bowen, of New York. The first minister was Rev. C. A. "Williams, whose successor was Rev. R. C. Clark. The first pastor was Rev. C. H. Force. Mr. A. M. Ebersol was superintendent of the Sunday- school for many years succeeding the organization. Owing to various causes the congregation is now in a decline, and does not support a pastor, Rev. Mr. Parry, pastor in Ottawa, occasionally filling the pulpit. CITY OFFICERS. The officers at present are, Samuel Richolson, Mayor; E. G. Osman, Clerk; E. C. Allen, Treasurer; Justice Harris, Marshal, J. W. Pettit, Health Officer; J. B. Johnston, Attorney. COUNCIL. B. S. Porter, C. S. Phelps, G. W. W. Blake, H. A. Shuler, B. B. Grif- fith, G. H. West, W. E. Bowman, J. F. Murphy, A. M. Trimble, H. J. Logan, G. W. Jackson, J. W. Dean, A. K. McCain, John Hoban. LODGES AND ASSOCIATIONS. Ottawa Oommandery No. 40, A. F. and A. M. Officers: E. H. Smith, E. C; R. A McArthur, G.; J. L. Morrison, C. G.; W. B. Titus, S. W. ; H. C. Nash, Treas. ; J. F. Nash, Recorder. Meets at Ottawa second and fourth Thursday evenings of each month. Occidental Lodge No. 40, A. F. and A. M. Officers: Robert Hen- ning, W. M.;E. Follett Bull, S. W.; Solomon Degan, J. W.; W. K. Stewart, S. D.; H. P. Clark, J. D.; H. C. Nash, Treas.; E. H. Hobert, Secretary. Meets at Ottawa^ first* and third Monday evenings in each month. Humboldt Lodge No. 555, A. F. and A. M. Officers: Henrv Koh, W. M.; Henry Gundolf, S. W.; Paul Bernett, J. W.; S. C. Barnett, Sec; Henry Warlich, Treas. Meets at Ottawa second and fourth Friday even- ings of each month. St. Elmo Lodge No. 70, K. of P. Oflacers: W. T. Phipps, C. C; Geo. Jekyll, P. 0.; Wm. Furlough, Y. C; W. J. Pollock, P., Wm. Trabing, M. of Y.; Chas. McDonald, M. of F.; J. F. Thompson, K. of R. S. ; W. C. Linton, M. of A. Meets at Ottawa every Tuesday evening. Ottawa Lodge No. 41, I. O. O. F. Organized July 17, 1848. Pres- ent officers : I. B. Bumgardner, N. G.; W. K. Stewart, Y. G.; C. H. Marsh, Secretary ; John Clegg, P. S.; B. S. Porter, Treasurer. Member- ship, L09. Meets every Thursday evening, in Reddick's Block. Ottawa Encampment No. 33, I. O. O. F. Instituted April 16th, 1856. Present Officers : Peter Wyman, C. P. ; H. J. Logan, H. P. ; P. W. Stocksleger, S. W. ; J. O. Harris, Scribe ; J. L. Piergue, Treas. : Geo. S. N. Beck, J. W. Membership, 45. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday evenings of the month, in Reddick's Block. Lessing Lodge No. 326, I. O. O. F. (German.) Organized Jan. 10, 1S66. Present officers : Wm. Huwald, N. G.; Christ. Eisenhut, Y. G.; Christ, Hagle, R. S.; John Hartman, P. S.; Christ. Hahn, Treasurer. Number of members, 58. Meets every Wednesday evening. Inland Encampment No. 111. Instituted Nov. 29, 1870. Present officers : Jacob Christman, N. G.; Louis Hess, H. P.; Ernest Gleim, S.W.; HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 295 John Vogel, Scribe ; Philip Schoch, Treasurer ; Samuel Dreyfuss, J. W. Meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month. Number of members, 32. Florence Lodge No. 1, (Daughters of Rebecca) I. O. O. F. Officers : H. J. Logan, N. G. ; Mrs. V. E. Piergue, V. G. ; J . O. Harris, Secretary ; Mrs. H. E. Wilkinson, Treasurer. Instituted Jan. 14, 1870. Meets the first Friday evening of each month, in Reddick's Block. Social every third Friday evening. Membership, 60. Tonti Lodge No. 399. Instituted July 26, 1869. Present Officers : John W. Nattinger, N. G. ; Thos. Tooms, V. G. ; Geo. H. Hunter, R S. ; O. B. Grant, P. S. ; B. B. Griffith, Treas. Meets every Monday evening. TURNER SOCIEYY. Officers : Chas. Heydweiler, Teacher ; A. H. Strobel, President ; Theo. Horn, Vice President ; Henry Freise, 1st Turnwarth ; Geo. Fisher, 2d Turnwarth ; J. W. Weis, Secretary ; Henry Gondolf, Corresponding Secretary ; L. Hess, Treasurer ; Jacob Gaul, Cashier ; Fred. Bestman, Janitor ; C. G. Lutz, Librarian. Meets at Ottawa first Thursday of each month. LA SALLE COUNTY BIBLE SOCIETY. Organized in 1833. Regular meeting begun in 1848. Officers : Rev. T. Bascom, President, assisted by seven Vice Presidents, and an assistant in each township. The society has given to destitute families, eighty-seven bibles and to destitute persons one hundred and ten. The annual meetings are generally held at Ottawa. LA SALLE. A city of about eight thousand inhabitants, is situated on the right bank of the Illinois River, at the crossing of the Illinois Central Railroad. It was named in honor of Robert De La Salle, the intrepid explorer of the Mississippi Valley, and the founder of the first settlement in the West. On March 22d, 1827, a land grant was made to the State of Illinois for the purpose of aiding in the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, whose western terminus was made in 1836. At this point, early residents saw a city arise, and Peru and La Salle each struggled for the mastery. As the natural Steamboat and Canal Boat Basin was afterwards near La Salle, and the crossing of the railroads was made here, it has out- grown the former place in wealth and population. This is also due to the establishment of large manufactures, and the consequent employment of a great number of hands, who, with their families, constitute a large part of the inhabitants. The- grant given to the State comprised each alternate section for five miles on each side of the canal — the selection to be made by the Canal Commissioners, who chose the odd sections, the Government retaining the even sections. In 1829, the State created a Board of Canal Commissioners, and the following year the line was surveyed. The terminus of the canal, the natural beauty of the scenery, and the prolific soil of this part of Illinois, soon began to attract the attention of pioneers. Simon Crozier, an old Indian trader, who had doubtless been on this part of the Illinois River when none but the native red man dwelt 296 HISTORY OF LA 8ALLE COUNTY. here, is supposed to be the first settler in this locality. He, however, built his cabin on the south bank of the river, near Shippingport. His descend- ants still live about Utica. In 1830, Samuel Lapsley came to the site of La Salle and erected a cabin, which still stands, between Fourth and Fifth streets, directly north of the Christian Brothers' Academy. This was the first white man's habi- tation on the site of the city. It may yet be seen by the curious, as it does duty as a stable. Mr. Lapsley cultivated a piece of ground extending south to the river bluff, to the ravine on the west, to Fifth street on the north, and to Joliet street on the east. Here he raised corn, wheat, and other cereals, and when the State took possession of the land, lost his improve- ments. His death occurred in 1839. In the spring of 1830, commissioners sent out by some young men in the East to select a site for a colony, which they wished to establish in Illi- nois, fixed upon this point. Their choice was determined by the fertility of the soil, the reported existence of immense coal beds, and the superior land and water communications promised by the early completion of the canal and railroads. About the same time, Burton Ayers arrived from Ohio, and built a cabin on the side of the bluff near the north end of the railroad bridge. He also built a blacksmith shop, where, in after years, he made plows for the early settlers. The next spring some of the colonists came, among whom was Aaron Gunn, still a resident. The season of 1831 proving a rainy one, several of the settlers became discouraged and removed to La jMoille and to Princeton. The next year the Black Hawk War broke out, and many settlers were driven from their homes, or massacred in their cabins. Mr. Gunn went to Hennepin, where he remained until 1835, when he returned to the site of La Salle, and at a Government sale of land, that year, purchased lour hundred acres of land north of the canal section, where he still lives. This same year, Mr. D. Lathrop was sent by the Rockwell Land Company, of Norwich, Connecticut, of which he was a member, to purchase land for speculative purposes. He selected the half section now known as Rockwell, supposing that the city which should arise at the crossing of the river by the proposed Illinois Central Railroad and at the terminus of the canal, would probably be located there. He soon after returned home, and in the winter of 1837-8, started out with a colony of over one hundred persons, many of whom stopped at different points after crossing the mountains. Among those reaching Rockwell and re- maining there were: Mrs. Geo. Neu, of Homer; D. Carr, of Batchelor's Ridge; and Miss Serls, now Mrs. Elisha Merritt. This settlement grew rapidly a short time. In the autumn of 1838, the fever epidemic struck the town, and nearly depopulated it. It had then nearly two hundred inhabitants, contained two good pioneer stores, a blacksmith shop, and a large frame building, nearly completed, intended for a tavern. As soon as the people saw the location of the canal terminus was below them, they perceived their error, and the fall of their hopes for a town. The terminus of the canal was determined in 1836, and the succeeding spring the town plot was laid out, leaving those in Rockwell and on Gov- ernment lands entirely out of its limits. The State had deeded the canal lands to a Board of Trustees, in trust as an indemnity for the money bor- rowed to prosecute the work. These Trustees made the first sale of lots in La Salle in 1838, when lots on the summit of the bluff fronting on Main HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 297 street brought from $400 to $600, while others brought from $50 to $100, or more. The town then was filled with the' transient population working On the canal, and these had their "shanties" along the bluff and on the bottom skirting the river. The site of the city was in many places covered with a good growth of native forest trees, many of which were cut into logs, and being sawn into boards, at the saw-mill on the Little Yermil- lion, were used in the construction of the canal and in the erection of the first houses on the town plat, Near the present crossing of the Chicago & Rock Island Railroad over the Little Vermillion, and close to Burton Ayres' blacksmith shop, Philo Lindley erected a store, the first in the limits of La Salle. He was a contractor on the canal, and kept this store mainly to supply the necessities of his men, and such of his fellow settlers, then few, as chose to patronize him. He was shortly followed by Win. Byrne & Co., in a similar enterprise, and these by Isaac Hardy, who built a store on the bluff, just east of the present Caledonia House. It was a log structure, and overlooked where the now prosperous city stands, then a staked-out town, overgrown with grass, weeds, and a growth of small timber. A few of the canal-men built houses on these lots, and pre-empted them. When the sale of lots would occur, a committee of appraisers would be appointed to value these improvements, and should the lot be bid to more than its value and the value ot the improvements, the pre-emptor would be obliged to pay the difference to secure his lots. Generally, the owner of the im- provements would bid a sum equal to the appraisement, and, owing to a free spirit then prevailing, would not be bid against. During 1839-40, the Illinois Central Railroad was graded through La Salle. On this cut thou- sands of dollars were expeuded, from which no beneficial results followed. The obtaining of the charter for this road is fully discussed in the History of Peru, in this book, and to that, as well as to other works then common to both cities, the reader is referred. From the laying out of La Salle, in 1837, to the stopping of work on the railroad and canal, in 1841, a continuous season of activity prevailed. Work was plenty; men were plenty; money was plenty. More stores, shops, dwellings, were added to the growing, energetic town, and the future of a large city was to the inhabitants then a fact to be soon realized. The grand financial collapse came in 1840. Work did not cease, how- ever, on the canal until the next year. Capitalists now refused the State more money, and the great system of " Internal Improvements " stood ready to fall. This Internal Improvement Act, which puts all Legislative acts in the shade, provided for a system of railroads to be commenced simultaneously in all parts of the State, running to all points of the com- pass, through regions scarcely explored. Counties not on the direct line of any of these roads, were bribed into the support of the bill by the liberal use of money, all borrowed on the faith of the State. Acts were passed au- thorizing loans for the erection of prisons, hospitals, Msylums, and other State institutions. Counties, following the example of the State, borrowed money for the erection of jails, court houses, and other county institutions, and even to individuals did this spirit of fictitious values go, all seeming to suppose that the State could, in some way, find a method to make these ex- panded values good. When work on the canal ceased, and the shrinkage on State securities began to be felt, the effect went on down, through the smaller corporations to the individual. Good money was not to be had. Public and private credit were alike gone. Northern Illinois produced 29S HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. nothing yet for exportation, and every kind of business was dependent upon the disbursements from the public works. La Salle being at the head of navigation, like the neighboring city of Peru, suffered even more than her rival in the general depression that fol- lowed. The population, save a few trades-people, was entirely composed of laborers on the canal and railroad, and upon these the welfare and growth of the city depended. Those who had saved their earnings left, emigration ceased, and the town remained almost at a stand-still. There is never a financial panic that] is not followed by a financial blessing in some solid form. The soil of the prairies adjacent to La Salle was exceedingly rich, and yielded abundantly to a rude cultivation. There was no danger of starving, and, there being no employment in town, those of the laborers who were obliged to remain, scattered throughout the country, pre-empted lands, or purchased canal land with canal script, and, in time, became 'prosperous farmers. A period of production then began, and many of the finest farms in the vicinity of La Salle owe their existence to this forced move of their owners, who, could they have returned to the East, might have still been day laborers. Traffic was now mainly carried on by means of exchange. The farmer could exchange his products with the merchant, who took them to Chicago, the farmer nearly always performing this duty with his team, or the merchant could ship directly to St. Louis, on the Illinois and Mis- sissippi Rivers. This latter was the more common method adopted, owing to its cheapness. Notwithstanding the depression in trade, men of sagacity knew the junction of the canal and river, whenever accomplished, would form a city. Strenuous efforts were being made by prominent men to de- vise some plan to redeem the credit of the State, and complete the unfin- ished works. Sales of lots were made every year or two, from 1838, all of which were well attended. Richard Cody, G. A. Lindley, and T. B. Elliott, opened stores in 1844-5, on Main street, which did, for the times, a good business. Steamboats came from down the river almost regularly, and were always the signal for a gathering at Peru, or La Salle. At the latter place there was as yet no good landing, and the steamers generally stopped nearly opposite the present round house. After the completion of the canal, the natural Steamboat Basin was at La Salle, and this fact, couple<# with that of the crossing of the railroad over the river here, aided greatly in the growth of the town. Shortly after the stopping of work on the railroad, the Legislature passed an act chartering the La Salle & Dixon Railroad, giving to the cor- poration the materials and right of way belonging to the old Central Road between these two points. During the year 1841, operations were begun on this road, and a bank of issue, pretending to be authorized by charter, was started in town. The project galvanized into life the dormant energies of the town, and a season of the old prosperity seemed at hand. Suddenly the whole project collapsed, by the breaking of the bank. The leading spirit in the whole 'movement was a worthless adventurer, named A. £L Bangs, without money, influence, or credit. He had succeeded in deceiv- ing some of the best citizens of the two towns, who, after the collapse, did not find a hundred dollars in good money or reliable paper. Bangs came near losing his life at the hands of the enraged contractors and laborers, whom he had so shamelessly swindled. The act to complete the canal and to provide for the payment of its i£o45ua^ J^J^^L^J, LA SALLE HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 301 debt passed the Legislature on the 21st of February, 1843. This was a sig- nal for renewed prosperity in town. The passage of the act, with its wise provisions, was largely due to the efforts of Governor Ford, Senator Ryan, and Colonel Oakley. The early completion of the canal was now looked upon as a certainty, M and a rapid increase in population followed. New stores and shops were built, and everything again assumed the appearance of its old-time thrift and progress. Main street in LaSalle was beginning to be graced with some commodious stores for the times, and down on the river bank, where a small warehouse was erected, might be seen the farmers, now prosperous, who a few years before were day laborers on the canal and railroad. Work was begun in 1845, and was in active operation on almost the entire line, and pushed energetically forward until the spring of 1848, when it was completed, and not long after the " Gen. Thornton," built by Isaac Hardy, passed through the locks at this place. The population had grown from hardly a hundred in 1843, to double the number now, while at Peru it was still greater. Shortly after the completion of the canal, a grist-mill and warehouse were erected on the canal, at the steamboat basin, by a New York man. Mr. Hardy built one soon after, and a third was constructed by Wm. Whaley. These brought the bulk of the grain trade here, to the detriment of Peru, and was one of the causes of the increased growth of La Salle over her rival. A small hotel, erected by Archibald Phedran, had been in use some •time, but was becoming inadequate to the increased travel, and in 1848, Isaac Hardy built the Hardy House, the first substantial hotel in La Salle. In 1852 or 1853, Francis Harrison erected a block of buildings, among them the present Harrison House. Mr. Hardy's house was destroyed by fire a few years ago. In April, 1853, the Chicago & Rock Island Railroad was completed, and rapid transportation east and west began to pass through La Salle. The next year the Illinois Central completed the railroad bridge crossing the river at LaSalle, instead of at the mouth of the canal. This drew trade and travel to that city instead of Peru, though the latter city remonstrated, and vigorously endeavored to secure the junction within her own limits. These gave LaSalle means of transportation excelled by few cities in the west, and have been the cause of much of her prosperity. The existence of coal in this region was reported to the early explorers of this country, but the great extent of the coal fields was, until recently, unknown. In the winter of 1853-4, D. Lathrop employed a man named Curtis to bore for coal on the bottoms south of the canal, about opposite the present glass works. A vein of excellent coal was struck in due time, and the feasibility of successful mining was fully demonstrated. In 1855, the Kentucky shaft was sunk, by H. C. Freeman, and the next year the LaSalle shaft, by Robert Loomis. Two other shafts have since been dug. The coal is found in three seams, the first from one hundred to one hundred and fifty feet below the surface ; the second from fifty to eighty feet farther down, and the third, containing the best quality of coal, is from four to five hundred feet below the upper surface. Two additional shafts, the Rock- well and the one at Matthiessenand Hegeler's Zinc Works, have since been sunk. The great abundance of coal, its excellent quality, and the convenient and speedy means of transportation have led to the establishment of large manufactories. From their start, dates the substantial growth of the city. IS 302 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. It had attained considerable growth in 1S52, and was then incorporated as a city. In 1854, a brewery was started by J. Eliel. It is still in operation, making over one hundred barrels per day, and employing thirty hands. Brick-making began as earlv as 1S3S. It was discontinued for a while, but CP CD » in later years has been resumed, and is now a prosperous trade. Several houses in La Salle and Peru are built entirely of stone, this material beingj easily accessible in the bluff on which the city is built. In 185 s . Matthiessen and Hegeler started the manufacture of zinc in a small way, being attracted here by the quality and cheapness of the coal. They obtain their ore from southwestern Wisconsin, and from the mines in western Missouri. They gradually extended their works and business, and in 1S66 erected their own rolling-mill. Now theirs is the largest manu- factory of zinc in the United States. Constant employment is given to three hundred men, and upwards of one hundred tons of coal consumed daily. They are now manufacturing eight million pounds of metallic zinc every year. Their pay roll amounts to 815.000 per month. Two other large zinc works have since been started. The LaSalle Company's Works employ over one hundred hands, and manufacture about 13,000 pounds of zinc per day. Lanyon's Zinc "Works gives employment to thirty men, and makes daily about 6,000 pounds. The manufacture of window glass was begun by a cooperative com- pany in 1867, when the present factory was built. A bottle factory had been in operation prior to this time. but. being unsuccessful, had abandoned the enterprise. Three years after the factory was erected, the works passed into the hands of a stock company, with James Lanning as Superintendent. The capacity of the works is now 34,001 1 fifty-feet boxes per year. The town, also, is well supplied with shops of all kinds, all of which do a good business. For several years the city has been lighted by gas. In 185*8 or 1854, Mr. H. Baldwin started an exchange and loan bank, which he conducted until 1S57, when he failed. In 1855. Mr. Cruckshank's bank was started, and in 1859 passed into the hands of Rockwell cV; Co., who in 1861 erected the building for the Bank of LaSalle. In 1863. they sold to Butler , the persons mentioned came in 1835, and in the spring of that year, Ulyses Spaulding and H. L. Kinney brought on a stock of goods, and erected the pioneer store of town. A small building was built on the ground now occupied by the store of W. F. and A. J. Cronise. These two men remained on their farm about tour miles below town, and placed T. D. Brewster in charge of the store. Having no lock with which to secure it against thieves, then few, he used a pitchfork as a substitute. Customers came from a laro-e curcuit of countrv. The steam- ers coming up the river, made the outlet of the canal their stopping place, attempting to go no farther. This fact made Peru a good trading point. While on their way to their western reservation, the Pottawattomies then under Shabbona, made this a halting place, and traded some at this store. The following spring, the canal terminus was known, and the sale of lots in Peru went rapidly forward. A post office was established, the mail being carried from Peoria by the river. Col. Kinney built a small hotel opposite the present mill, and dwellings began to be erected in different parts of the new town. On the fourth of July, the first shovel-full of earth was dug on the canal, and from that time for a while work progressed rapidly. The population began its rapid increase in 1837. The legislature of 1836 incorporated the central railroad, which was subsequently located upon the same general route, as followed by the present Illinois Central Railroad. The route crossed the river at Peru, followed up the bank some distance, and then, ascending to the plain by an inclined plane, went on towards the north. This drew large numbers of contractors and laborers here. Among the more permanent residents were, Win. Richardson, J. P. Judson, S. L. Smith and his brother, the doctor, Fletcher Webster, Daniel Townsend, P. Hall, James Mulford, James Meyers, Wm. and Chas. Dresser, Harney Wood, X. B. Bullock, Jesse Pugsley, Ezra McKinzie, Nathaniel and Isaac Abraham, J. P. Thompson, John Huffman, C. H. Charles, Asa Mann, Lucius Rumrill, Cornelius Cahill, Cornelius Cokely, David Dana, Zimri Lewis, Daniel McGin, S. W. Raymond, Geo. B. Martin, Wm. H. Davis, Geo. W. Holley, Geo. Low, M. Mott, F. Lebeau, A. Hyatt, Ward B. Burnett, O. C. Motley, Wm. Paul, H. P. Woodworth, Harvey Leonard and Henry S. Beebe, who afterwards published an account of the settlement of this locality, from which many of these items are taken. These were the main permanent settlers, and formed the nucleus around which the rest gathered to form the town. The letting Of the canal contracts in 1837 did much for Peru. It was during the summer that the first industry of the town was started — a saw-- mill beino- built near the lower coal banks. The o-reat social event of that year was the visit of Daniel Webster, the famous statesman, who, accompanied by his daughter, came out to see his son, Fletcher Webster, who occupied a farm near by, given him by his father. Mr. Webster and his daughter came by way of St. Louis, and word of their coming having preceded them, a great crowd was gathered to welcome the statesman, and in honor of his visit a public dinner was provided. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 307 Operations began on the railroad in 1838, on both sides of the river. Some grading and filling was done on the south side of the river opposite the town, the remains of the work being yet visible. This was the signal for extensive improvements in town, and for large accessions to the popula- tion. On December 6th, the inhabitants assembled at the tavern of Zimri Lewis and voted to take the initiatory steps for organizing the town as a borough under the general incorporation law then in force. At the census taken the same month the proposed limits of the borough contained 175 males over age, and 251 females and minors — 426 inhabitants. The limits were to include the south half of section 16, the southeast quarter of section 17, and all that part of section 20 lying north of the river — in all, about one square mile. On the 15th an election was held to determine upon the or- ganization, which resulted in forty votes in favor and one against it. The same day the election for town trustees wes held, which resulted in the choice of M. . Mott, F. Lebeau, C. H. Charles, Z. Lewis, and O. C. Motley. These met and elected Z. Lewis President of the Board, T. D. Brewster, Clerk, Z. Lewis, Jr., Constable, and James Meyers, Assessor. The town was now a corporate body, and began to take measures to secure its own government, and to provide for its own revenues. Before the close of the year the Methodists had erected a church — now the German Methodist's house of worship — and regular religious services were held. The work on the public improvements continued steadily through this and the next year, both of which were years of great prosperity here. A newspaper was established in 1839, which advertised the town, and by judicious use of his pen, the editor, Mr. Ford, attracted considera- ble attention to Peru. The fe autumns of 1838 and 1839 are yet remembered by the old residents of this and adjacent settlements as seasons of fever epi- demics, which carried off many good citizens, and for a time cast a shade of gloom over the community. By the year 1810, the State had borrowed itself out of all credit, and capitalists refused to advance any more money. It had not yet become a great producing center, and depended on the " Internal Improvements " to a great measure, for all subsistence. When this source was cut off, a panic resulted, the equal of which has never yet been seen. Unknown sums of money had been spent and not one public undertaking completed. Public and private credit were gone. The State, counties, towns, banks, corpora- tions and individuals were alike bankrupt. The few who had hoarded money left the State, and emigration avoided it as if struck by a pestilence. No place experienced the general depression more sensibly than Peru. Dependent for support largely on the gangs of workmen upon the canal and railroad, when their trade was cut off, almost the whole source of income was stopped. In 1811, few men in town could raise five dollars in good money, and were compelled to transact all business by exchanging one product for another. Letters lay in the post office for months, from the inability of the persons to whom they were addressed to pay the postage. This embarrassment was not confined to individuals. Governor Ford has stated that he was often compelled to allow letters addressed to him on offi- cial business to remain in the office, his own means or credit, or that of the now prosperous State of Illinois not being sufficient to raise the postage. The town gradually lost most of its inhabitants, until, in 1S42, not more than two hundred remained. One store, a drug store, the post office and two taverns were all that remained open to the public. All were reduced 308 HISTOEY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. to a common level; all were poor. Thanks to a rich, productive soil, no danger from hunger was to be feared, and as hope was a prominent fea- ture in the dispositions of the people, all looked for a time soon to come when prosperity would crown their efforts and be among them again. Mr. T. D. Brewster's present dwelling was built in 1841, and also the store now occupied by A. L. Shepherd. As the trade in grain increased the need of a warehouse became evident, and in 1843 Mr. Brewster built one which stood below the present grist mill. The closing of work on the canal had the effect to increase the cultivation of the land, and before long signs of returning prosperity were evident. In February, 1841, the Legis- lature passed an act chartering the La Salle and Dixon railroad, giving to that corporation the right of way and materials belonging to the Central railroad between these two points. The leading spirit in this movement was a man named A. H. Bangs, who proved to be a worthless adventurer, without character or credit. After considerable work was done this was found out, and the enraged contractors, unable to pay their laborers or those who had furnished them victuals and other necessaries of life, siezed Bangs and dragged him through the muddy streets of town, and, but for the timely interference of some citizens, would have taken his life. This year, mainly through the liberality of Mr. Brewster, the second church was erected. It was constructed of stone, and presented to the Congregationalist society. The bell was donated by John C. Coffing, of Salisbury, Conn., father of Hon. Churchill Coffing, of this place. This same summer Peru was honored by a visit from Mr. Van Buren, then lately retired from the Presidency, accompanied by James K. Paulding, then late Secretary of the Navy. These distinguished men were making a tour of the "Western States, and were everywhere received with ovations and public meetings. On February 21st, 1843, " An Act to provide for the completion of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, and the payment of the canal debt," passed the State Legislature. Energetic measures were at once devised and put in motion for the completion oi the great work. Much of the credit of this enterprise is due to Governor Ford, Senator Ryan, and Col. Oakley. An improvement of Peru was at once manifest. Accessions to the population took place, additional buildings were soon in course of construc- tion, and something of the old prosperity appeared. During the days of stagnation, the arrival of a down-river steamer was the important event. Crowds soon gathered on hearing its puff, and were rewarded by receiving the news and some accessions to their then depressed trade. The passen- gers on debarkation here, if bound for other AVestern posts, went generally to Chicago, by Frink, "Walker & Co.'s stages, this route being the favorite one home to any Eastern State, as at Chicago they could go by the lakes to Buffalo, New "i ork, and thence on. Peru, in her earliest times, had aspired to be a county seat. The erec- tion of a new county from La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties, was agi- tated, but strenuously resisted by the eastern part of La Salle County. All elections for county officers or to the State Legislature hinged upon this point, and for some time much feeling was engendered by this question. The completion of the canal and railroad, affording facilities for travel be- tween the two places, mainly put a stop to further agitation. During 1844 and 1845, the prosperity of the town continued, even to an extent hardly dreamed of three years before. A large trade had grown HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. f 309 up and concentrated here, and it was not an unusual sight in the autumn of the latter year to see teams, loaded with the year's produce, from a dis- tance of eighty to a - hundred miles, seeking a market, and returning loaded with merchandise purchased of the merchants. Stores and dwellings con- tinued to be built, and the population to increase. In 1847, the beautiful cemetery one mile north of town was laid out, by the Town Board, and improvements commenced thereon. The comple- tion of the canal, the following spring, marks an era in the history of the town, and, indeed, of the State. Its effect upon Fern was not so marked and immediate as upon La Salle. Its favorable effects were more apparent here during the next two or three years, when the increased prosperity of the country reacted upon it. The travel, which had always centered at Peru, was now mainly drawn to La Salle. Although the waters of the canal and the Illinois River met at Peru, it was soon found that in conse- quence of the Steamboat and Canal Boat Basin being at La Salle, the prac- tical junction was there, and the forwarding business, after a long and in- effectual struggle on the part of Peru to retain it, finally settled there. This year a substantial stone warehouse was erected on the river bank, near the present pivot bridge, by Mr. T. D. Brewster. The spring of 1849 was remarkable for one of the largest freshets ever known in the annals of the Illinois River. Heavy rains in J anuary raised the waters to a great height, and a sudden freeze left a huge lake of ice over the bottoms. On this a heavy snow fell, and in March, the weather suddenly turning warm, and rains setting in, the waters on the 9th of that month were twenty-live feet above high-water mark. Large masses of ice, becoming suddenly loosened and borne down by the swollen and rushing river, crushed trees and houses in their course, destroying the warehouse before mentioned. This rise of the river is said to be the greatest within the memory of those now living along its borders. In the spring of this year, this locality was visited by the cholera, and in April and May several citizens fell victims to the disease. On June 20th, it assumed a virulent character, and some hundreds were swept off in a few weeks. Many fled their homes. It suddenly ceased, and thencefor- ward the season was healthy. During the summer, Churchill Coning erected the second warehouse in town, the grain trade having assumed vast proportions. In August the National Hotel burned. This was the largest and best building in town, and was the first serious loss by fire here. By the year 1851, the population of the town was about three thousand, and steps were taken to secure a city government. On the 15th of March, Peru was incorporated as a city, embracing in its territory the south half of section 16, the southeast quarter of section 17, the northeast fractional quarter of section 20, and all of section 21 north of the river. The terri- tory was somewhat less than that embraced in the borough, and was di- vided into two wards. The leading motive in petitioning for a charter un- doubtedly was to enable the city to issue bonds on account of railroad sub- scriptions. At the election held in April, T. D. Brewster was chosen Mayor, Geo. W. Gilson and Jacob S. Miller, Councilmen for the First ward, and Erasmus Winslow and John Morris, for the Second ward. The whole number of votes cast was one hundred and ninety-six. The question of issuing bonds on account of subscription to the stock of the Rock Island & La Salle railroad — the charter being amended to con- tinue the road to Chicago — was submitted to a vote of the people of the 310 HISTORY Off LA SALLE COUNTY. town on May 17th and unanimously endorsed. On the 22d of February, 1852, the charter having been again amended, and the road denominated the Chicago & Rock Island Railroad Company, the question of issuing $40,000 worth of ten per cent, bonds was again voted, that sum to include the $25,000 previously given. Work was commenced on the line that win- ter and vigorously prosecuted. During ^he winter, the charter of the Illinois Railroad Company was granted. The lands formerly ceded by Congress were donated to this company, upon condition that they would construct a road from the mouth of the Ohio river to the junction of the canal with the Illinois river at Peru. The people oi the town supposed that if would terminate at the pier head, where the waters of the canal and river unite. The company, how- ever, proceeded to construct a bridge across the river at the mouth of the Little Vermillion, a mile and a half above. This drew forth a vigorous protest from the citizens, which was sent to the company's offices and to the authorities at Washington. It produced no results, and the company proceeded with their work. This gave to LaSalle an additional advan- tage over Peru by way of the north and south trade. On Feb. 5, 1850, the Peru and Grandetour Plank Road Company was organized. By September, 1851, so .much of the road was completed as to justify the taking of tolls. It was afterwards completed to Arlington, Bureau county, and partially graded to La Moille. This road brought a great amount of trade to Peru, and while it was maintained in a good con- dition was a constant gain to the town. It was intended to complete it to Grandetour, on Rock river, but a lack of funds and the commencement of the railroads superceded its value, and it was afterwards abandoned. During the summer of 1852 the cholera made its appearance again, and with increased violence. While it was raging in other localities, Peru re- mained healthy ; but, suddenly making its appearance here, the order was reversed and the town was devastated to an extent not surpassed by 'any locality in the United States. It is estimated that between five and six hundred persons lost their lives from this scourge at this time, or nearly one-sixth of the population of the town. But few cases occurred in after years, and the town has since been noted for its healthfulness. Throughout the years 1852 and 1853, work was pushed rapidly forward on the railroad, so that by April of the latter year it was completed as far as Rock Island — then the end of the route — and cars began running. This brought additional impulse to the growth of the town, which by this time had a population, despite the ravages of the cholera, of over three thousand. In January, 1855, the new Market-house and City Hall were completed, at a cost of about $12,000. A democratic paper was established by J. L. McCormick and Guy Hulett in the building owned by Mr. McCormick. It was the oldest brick structure in town, having been erected in 1839, and was burned in August, 18 — . On Jan. 7, 1855, the Hotfman House was destroyed by burning, and on the 26th of the following September the ex- tensive chair factory of Geo. B. Willis suffered the same fate. Mr. Willis was a blind man, but by unbounded energy and labor, had established this shop and was then employing fifty hands. The loss completely broke him down. The chimney of his factory may yet be seen standing near the depot buildings. About the beginning of this year, one of the most serious fires in the history of the town occurred — the burning of two large, three-story HTSTOKY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 311 stone stores on Water street. They, with most of their -contents, were wholly destroyed. In order to facilitate exchange business, the Bank of Peru was estab- lished this summer. It remained in business until 1864, when it was merged into the present national Bank, noWone of the soundest institutions in Illinois. In 1854, the Chambers House was built by a stock company, at an ex- pense of $24,000. It is yet the leading hotel of the town. The plow works were established in 1851, by Tuller, Dodge & Pitts. In 1855 they went into the hands of Augustus Guibor, who three years after sold to Mr. T. D. Brewster. In 1868 Job Dodge became a partner, and the following June the entire manufactory was destroyed by fire, involving a loss of $80,000 on which an insurance of $15,000 was realized. They were at once rebuilt. There are now employed about one hundred hands, and about 20,000 plows are made annually. The railroad company erected a round-house 4 at this place, which in May of 1856 was burned. It has since been rebuilt. In February, 1857, by an act of the Legislature, the limits of the city were extended to include all of sections 16 and 17, giving an area to the city of 1,462 acres. On the 11th of October, the foundry and machine si lops of Fitzsimmons & Beebe were destroyed by fire, entailing a loss of $16,500, and throwing thirty or forty men out of employment. This has since been replaced by the shops of Brunner & Snow. Since these disasters enumerated, and the recovery therefrom, the growth of Peru has been rapid^and continuous, the city now containing about four thousand, iive hundred inhabitants. MANUFACTURING AND BUSINESS INTERESTS. The plow works, the largest manufactory in the city, have already been noticed. The manufacture of zinc is carried on quite extensively, here and at LaSalle. The Illinois Zinc Company of Peru, whose works occupy about five acres of ground in the eastern part of town, employ one hundred and twenty-five hands, and make two thousand tons of spelter annually. A foundry has been in successful operation several years. Some twenty years ago the manufacture of pottery, in a small way, was begun. About two years ago the shops were enlarged and repaired, and are now quite pros- perous. The city is supplied with gas, the making of which is one of her most profitable industries. The manufacture of beer is carried on quite extensively by two large breweries. The oldest of these, the Union Beer Company, began opera- tions about twenty-five years ago, by a man named Kaiser. After many changes, it passed into the hands of the present owners, who enlarged it, and brought the quality of beer made to its present standard. They make about one hundred barrels per day. Hebel & Brunner's brewery has been in successful operation four or five years, and is now doing a good business. The grist-mill of M. Young & Co. is in continual operation. The proprie- tors handle thousands of bushels of grain, they and other buyers snipping largely to St. Louis by way of the river. The earliest settlers discovered coal in this locality. It was not, how- ever, until about 1855 that active preparations began for the purpose of mining it. That year a thorough examination was made by J. G. Nor- wood, State Geologist, of the great central coal fields of Illinois, which demonstrated the existence of three veins or strata underlying an area of 312 HI8T0EY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. five hundred square miles. Immediately after operations began in the im- mediate vicinity of LaSalle, and soon after the great zinc works were built. These were started as an outcome of the cheap fuel obtained there. One shaft, just west of Peru, now within the city limits, was sunk, and is still operated in an extensive manner. Two other shafts have been added with- in a few years, and are now in successful operation. For over fifteen years a large trade in ice has been carried on in Peru. A most excellent quality of this crystal luxury is obtained in the river and bayous. There are upwards of twenty ice houses situated along the river and bayous south of the city. What ice is not needed for home consump- tion is shipped south, much of it to New Orleans. The different companies have in use about forty barges, which carry from BOO to 3,000 tons each. The total amount of ice stored annually averages 125,000 tons. This gives employment to five or six hundred men during the packing season. SOCIAL INTERESTS. The city sustains six churches, good graded schools, several musical and literary societies, a number of lodges, a branch of the Y. M. C. A., and an excellent local newspaper. The oldest church in town is the Methodist, which organized in 183S, and in the fall of that year erected a church, which they used until 1854, when it was sold to the German Methodists, who had a few years before organized a religious society. The Methodists then erected a commodious edifice, for "which they contracted a debt of $2,000, and becoming unable to pay it, sold their building to the school board, who remodeled it and opened the high school therein. The con- gregation becoming reduced in numbers disbanded, and did not attempt to sustain services, until in December, 1870, when they reorganized with twenty-four members. They met for worship in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, which they afterwards purchased and now occupy. The Catholics have two good churches here. They have been organized some time, and arc well attended. The Lutherans support one organization. The pastor is Rev. Wm. Luer. The Congregationalists were established in November, 1837, a few years after a class of the Methodist Church had been formed. The Congregationalists are the oldest continuous cougregation in Peru. The Methodists had a station here and on the'Little Yermillion as early as 1834 or 1S35. Some of their ministers were here as early as 1832. The Congregationalists were organized at Rockwell on December 27th, 1837, with five members, whose names were Dixwell and Esther Lathrop, Dr. Townsend Seeley, Frances T. Seeley and Ira Kiddle. The settlement there being broken up by sickness, they came to Peru, and worshipped in Dr. Seeley's house and other places, until 1841, when they entered the old stone church already described. Here they remained until 1853, when they occupied the basement of their present house of worship, which was com- pleted three years later. They now sustain a large church and Sunday school, and are under the ministry of Rev. G. S. Bascom. The Y. M. C. A. was organized in October, 1875, with seven members. Through the liber- ality of Mr. Wm. L. Huse, they occupy a free room in his building. They have a library of five hundred volumes, donated them by the citizens of the town. Mr. Wm. Ware is president, and Mr. S. S. Booth secretary of the association. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 313 SCHOOLS. The first schools of Pern were private. This was the custom in all new towns before an organization. Some one would gather together the few children in the village and instruct them a few months in the year. The first effort for a public school was the erection of a small brick build- ing, built near the present high school, about the year 1840. When this became too small, others were rented in different parts of town, to accommodate the increasing juvenile population. A Mr. Baldwin erected a building for an academy, but the adventure not proving successful, he sold the building to the school trustees. The Catholics have also estab- lished schools here, but they, as well as any other private institution, were unable to cope with the growing public school. The large brick structure used as the high school, and primary school for that ward, was built by the Methodists for a church, in 1855. Finding themselves unable to pay the debt upon it, they sold it to the school board, who converted it into a school building. The fourth ward school house was burned in the fall of 1871, and the next summer the present four-roomed brick erected. There are now five schools in town, all under one Superintendent. Mr. G. B. Stock- dale, who came here about seven years ago from Philadelphia, and organized the schools on the plan adopted and in use there. Sixteen teachers are employed whose wages range from $300 to $1,600 per annum. The high school has a good library and philosophical apparatus, and a piano costing $700, contributed by a the citizens. THE PRESS. In 1839, Geo. W. Holley started the Ninewa Gazette. It was discon- tinued two years later. In 1846, the Beacon Light was established by Nash and Elliott. The name was afterwards changed to the Junction Beacon. Holbrook and Underbill began in 1850 the publication of, the Democrat, and in 1853, J. and N. Linton began to issue the Chronicle. It was continued till 1856, a daily paper being published during part of the time. The Sentinel was started in 1855, by McCormick and Hulett, in the oldest brick building in town, afterwards destroyed by fire. In 1858, the Commercial and Volks Freund, a German paper, was established. Since that time many changes have occurred in journalism in Peru. The Herald is the only one printed now. It is an excellent local sheet, under the direct management of Mr. W. B. Tapley. LODGES. St. John's Lodge No. 13, A. F. and A. M. Officers : R C. Hatten- hauer, W. M.; G. O. Griswold, S. W.; Peter Bowers, Treasurer; H. M. Gallagher, Secretary. Meets at Peru each first and third Thursday in the month. Peru Chapter No. 60, R A. M. Officers: E. W. King, H. P.; R K. Coulter, K.; John Snyder, S.; Peter Bowers, Treasurer; R C. Hatten- hauer, Secretary. Meets at Peru second Thursday of each month. St. John's Commandery No. 26, K. T. Officers : C. C. Ilalliday, E. C; John Snyder, G.'l'o; R D. McDonald, C. G.; Peter Bowers, Treasurer; R C. Hattenhauer, Recorder. Meets at Peru first Tuesday of each month. Mokena Lodge No. 34, I. O. O. F. Officers: C. Lingenfelder, N. G.; Frank H. Werling, V. G.; Peter Throne, Per. Secretary; F. W. Shulte, 314 HISTORY OF LA 8ALLE COTTNTY. Treasurer; P. Iv. Thompson, Recording Secretary. Meets at Pern every Monday evening. Peru Enca/nyprriemb No. 164. 0. Lingenfelder, G. P.; T. K. Thomp- son. H. P.; Anton Meyer. S. \V. ; John Leyes, J. W. ; Frank X. Werling, Scribe; Philip Link, Treasurer. Meets at Peru, second and fourth Wednes- day of each month. Rebeo-a D.gree Lodge No. 89. T. K. Thompson, X. G.; Mrs. Mor- rison, V. G ; Mrs. Thompson, Secretary; Mrs. Forney, Treasurer. Meets at Peru each second Friday in the month. MENDOTA. The thriving city of Mendota is the result of the crossing of the Illinois Central and C, B. ■■• ■' < 'I,' • * •' •?&-. wJva? ■• ''■^$(4?"jf{y- ■';■'■■■'"' ■■? ■ '■. -s^>Vi*Spf%<- 4iMs«Ai? It ■ '^-.'-^SBsMt. ; : ;.. . TiV rf*v/iraa\™WfcB«E TVjCaS*: Testes*?:-? 1 MARSEILLES. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 337 trols a large trade with the surrounding country. It was incorporated as a^town in 1867. The election for the first board of trustees was held on November 9th of that year, and resulted as follows : John L. Clark, James M. Higby, T. E. Culver, E. F. Dimmick, and Patrick Ryan. This board chose for its President, Mr. Higby, and for clerk Mr. Dimmick. The town still continues under the village corporation. SOCIAL INTERESTS. A school district was established before the town of North Utica was laid off. A small, comfortable log house was built near the site of the stone warehouse, and school taught therein some time. A school house was afterwards built near the canal, which was used until 1850, when the present stone school house was erected. As the growth of the town has increased, two other buildings have been erected, one of which contains two rooms. Three teachers are employed in the summer, and four in the winter. Mr. J. M. Day is the present superintendent. The Catholic society is the only one in town occupying a church. The} 7 have been organized about fifteen years, and, prior to the erection of their present church, occupied a frame building, which, on a Sunday morning some years ago, suffered destruction by fire from a defective flue. The present commodious brick and stone church soon occupied the place of the former one. The congregation has enjoyed a good increase from the original membership, and are under the pastorate of Father Terry, of Ottawa. The Baptists have for many vears maintained a societv about a mile north of town. As this has become rather inconvenient to the mem- bers in town, about six months ago an organization was perfected here, which now numbers about forty members. They worship in a hall. The Congregationalists did for some time maintain a church, but owing; to a decrease in membership, the organization has been disbanded. Utica is in sight of the famous Starved Rock, to which so many curi- osity seekers go every year. The site of the old town was the site of one of the largest Indian villages in the Mississippi valley; and it was here that the famous Robert DeLa Salle, on his downward voyage of discovery about the last of December, 1680, landed, and found the village then de- serted, the inhabitants being absent on .the chase, and after helping him- self to some maize, proceeded on down the river. LODGES. Cement Chapter, No. 58, It. A. 31— Officers : C. C. Ilalladay, H. P. James Clark, K. ; Wm. Wilson, S. ; John L. Clark, C. H. ; T. E. Cul- ver, P. S. ; C. C. Perrin, Sec'}*. Meets at Utica each Saturday succeding the meeting of Cement Lodge No. 304. Cement Lodge, No. 304, A. F. £ A. 31— Officers : C. C. Ilalladay, M. ; F. A. Leonard, S. W. ; J. B. Cundiff, J. W. ; M. D. Learned, Treas. ; C. J. Gardner, Sec'y. Regular communications every Tuesday evening- after the full moon. Utica Lodge, No. 402, 1. O. O. F— Officers : Geo. Bennett, N". G. ; Alex. Dalziel, V. G. ; Edwin Smith, Sec'y ; Henry Bartlett, Treas. ; Dr. Clugston, D. G. M. & G. R. Meets at Utica every Wednesday evening. Starved Rock Lodge, No. 22, 1. O. of G. T.— Officers : Alex. Dalziel, 20 338 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. W. C. T. ; Miss M. Erwin, V. T. ; Miss S. Fallis, Sec'y ; Miss Mary Dodd, Treas. ; E. Smith, L. D. Meets at Utiea every Friday evening. EARLVILLE. Between the years 1835 and 1840, several settlers located about In- dian Creek timber, among whom were 0. P. Johnson, C. H. Sutphen, S. T. Stilson, O. J. Wilson, Samuel Carter, Major D. Wallace, James Phil- lips, Frank Ransted, A. Foster, J. T. Cook, Russell Bliss, James Morse, Albert Dow, Warren Dow, Joseph Bliss, John Thornton, and Allen and Andrew Brown. These early settlers were compelled to market in Chi- cago, and for milling went to Dayton, the only mill within a radius of one hundred and fifty miles. The nearest store, post-office or physician, was at Princeton, Bureau county, or at Ottawa. C. H. Sutphen owned the only grindstone in the settlement, which sharpened his neighbor's tools and those of the Indians, then plenty in this part of the county. In 1844, Joseph Bliss opened the pioneer store of Earl township, in a small log cabin on what is now the Dow Place. Here he continued till the commencement of business in the village, by Wm. Wade. This same year, 1844, the precinct school house was erected, and in it were held semi-monthly religious services, by Rev. Batchelor, now a resident of Harding. The Rev. George Bags had preached in this locality a few times before this, occupying a settler's cabin. He solemnized the first marriage in the township, being the nuptials of O. P. Johnson and his present wife, who are now residents of Malugian's Grove. Three years after the opening of the , pioneer store, a road from Earl to Ottawa, known as the "plank road," by way of Harding, was constructed. This gave a direct route to the county seat, and was a great aid to the farmers and those desiring to trade in that city. Some trouble was experienced by the early residents regarding claims. The process, often known as "jumping a claim," was practiced here, and in one instance led to tragic results — the shooting of a Mr. Morse. This put a stop to such proceedings, and lawful methods afterwards governed. The country was overrun with desperadoes, engaged in horse stealing. After Earlville was laid out and the hotel erected, these marauders would stop with the proprietor, S. T. Stilson, and present themselves with the greatest impunity about the streets. The citizens were afraid of them, knowing them to be a desperate set; and not until they were fully aroused and had organized a Vigilance Committee, and lynched several of the more desperate characters, and shot the Driscolls, did the depredations cease. The land comprising the village site was entered by a Mr. Taylor, at Galena, for C. II. Sutphen, who in the fall of 1839 sold to S. T. Stilson, who in turn, sold the northern portion to M. H. Signor. In what is now the lower part of town, Mr. Sutphen, in 1847, erected a cabin, and being appointed postmaster, kept the office in his dwelling. His nephew, who generally performed the duties of the office, was named Earl, and to please Mrs. Sutphen, the name Earlville was given the embryo town. Soon after Mr. Sutphen's settlement, Wm. B. Wade, already referred to, commenced business as a storekeeper, Harrison Bennett, blacksmithing, and S. T. Stilson opened a hotel. Mr. Wade subsequently sold to Wm. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 339 Robinson, and built again on the opposite side of the street. About 1850, a Mr. Lamport erected a two story building, the lower story of which he occupied as a store. These three stores continued business, with various changes, until the autumn of 1853, when they were all removed nearer the railroad, which was then completed and the cars running. As soon as the station was established, building went rapidly for- ward, and by the time of the breaking out of the war, Earlville was quite a business centre, and enjoying an excellent trade. In 1858, a good deal of excitement arose over the manufacture and sale of liquor by Jonathan Reed. It was alleged that the whiskey made by him was poisonous, as several persons using it, met with mysterious deaths, and others were peculiarly affected by its moderate use. Various attempts were made by the citizens to induce him to cease its manufacture, but without avail ; when, becoming exasperated at his boldness, the people, enmasse, entered his saloon and poured his vile compounds into the street. Reed arrested several of the prineipal ones, which led to his own indict- ment, and a fine of over $1,000. Those he arrested were acquitted, and in revenge, Reed, John King and T. C. Cook, forming a conspiracy, hired Ben. Letz, who had gained an unenviable notoriety by blowing up Brock's Monument, and running the steamer Caroline over Niagara Falls, to destroy the school house, just completed, and a source of pride to the citizens. This he did on the night of September 13th. He was shot the same day that he was known to have performed the deed. The conspir- acy was discovered, and the perpetrators brought to punishment. To the crime of destroying the school house, they had added that of arson, and had not precautionaiw measures been taken by the authorities in their capture, the citizens would have taken the law into their own hands. During these years the growth of the town was healthy, and by 1863, steps were taken to secure a town corporation. On May 16th, an elec- tion for town trustees was held, which resulted in the choice of the fol- lowing gentlemen: W. R. Haight, M. H. Signor, D. M. Vosburg, J. H. Breece and S. T. Stilson. The first named gentleman was chosen presi- dent of the body, and H. S. Wattles was elected clerk. This form of government continued until the spring of 1877, when a petition for city government being presented by the residents, it was granted, and the following gentleman chosen councilmen : J. S. Miller and J. A. Dupee, 1st Ward; J. S. Radley and D. A. Brown, 2d Ward; S. C. Wiley and N. H. Powers, 3d Ward ; II. A. Chase, City Clerk, and J. W. Brown, City Attorney. The Mayor is Hon. J. J. Pool. BULNESSS INTERESTS. Earlville has always been a good grain point. The honor of raising the first crop of wheat in the township, belongs to Mr. George Wallace. He was employed by S. T. Stilson, and with an ox team, three years before the commencement of the village, broke the prairie, on which was produced an excellent crop of wheat. After the completion of the railroad, Messrs. Chase and Signor built a small grain office on the north side of the track, and commenced the purchase of grain. Timothy Goble, of Paw Paw Grove, brought the first load of wheat to Earlville market. The railroad company erected 340 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. the first warehouse on the south side of the track. It is yet used. Mr. H. Signor continued in the business some years. Messrs. Haight and Stil- son erected the second warehouse soon after the completion of the one by the railroad company. In 1865, C. S. Munson built a third grain house, where he continued business several years. C. C. -Warren finally purchased and rented all these warehouses, and carried on the trade quite extensively until failure, when it was taken up by other firms and still carried on. The manufacturing interests are very well sustained. A cheese fac- tory, established a few years ago is now making about 63,000 pounds an- nually. A good grist mill was started in 1866, but burned down on the loth of May, 1870. The plow factory was established in July, 1873. A com- pany representing a capital of $30,000 was formed, the right to manu- facture the Curtis plow was purchased, and operations at once begun. They also make other farm implements, and are commanding a good trade. Mr. S. C. Wiley is president of the company. Earlville has suffered with one or two depressing fires. The first occurred on March 22, 1867, when a fire originating in the cellar of A. B. Conkling's grocery, swept away many fine buildings. Another, equally disastrous, occurred the following April. Again, on March 2d, 1875, a fire almost destroyed the entire business portion, completely consuming all frame business houses not burned in the former fires. These have, however, been nearly all rebuilt in brick, and the town now presents solid, substantial business houses. The first bank was opened by Stilson and Hallack, in 1857. After remaining in partnership a few months, Mr. Stilson sold to Mr. Hallack, who, a year or so after, absconded, to the great loss of many creditors, and all efforts to find him itave been unavailing. In 1876, C. S. Munson opened the second bank, which is still in operation, being under the con- trol of Mr. Wm. Wilson. EDUCATION AND RELIGION. On June 16, 1840, a meeting of citizens was called, at which Allen Brown, Levi Carter, Major D. Wallace, Volney Beckwith and Russell Bliss, were elected trustees of township number 35, for the purpose of dividing it into districts or precincts for school purposes. This board met on June 27th, and divided the township into five school districts. This division did not prove satisfactory. As the township be- came settled, in 1854 another petition was presented to Russell Bliss, A. C. Burlrbghame and R. Richardson, trustees, to form a new district that would include Earlville. This was done, and numbered 10. In 1856, the entire township was redivicled and the present number of districts made. The first schoolhouse in the township was erected on the east side of the creek, near Samuel Carter's, and in this pioneer building, just in the edge of the timber, Mr. D. Smith taught for two winters. This was the first public school, but as early as 1840, Miss Lucy Ballard had taught a private school, continuing it several years. Until 1857, school was taught in Earlville in a small building occu- pying the site of the present Presbyterian church. That year a tax was levied in the thinly settled district, and by the next year a neat two-story HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 341 brick edifice (the first brick building in town,) was ready for occupancy. It cost about $1,000, and, as has been noticed, was blown to pieces tin the night of Sept. 13th, 1858. A frame building of two rooms soon took its place, and to this two more rooms have been added, and the build- ing so enlarged is still used. The oldest church organization in town is the Presbyterian. This congregation was organized by the Rev. John Fleming, Feb. 22, 1852, with ten members. They worshipped in the school house until Feb- ruary. 1855, when they completed a house of worship, which in 1863 was torn down, to give place to the present comfortable edifice. The Rev. John Ustick is the present pastor, his ministry extending over twenty-two years. There are now about sixty members. The Methodist Episcopal church was organized as a class as early as 1840. After vari- ous vicissitudes they were organized in the village (they had previously worshipped in a school house out of town) in 1853, by Elijah Ransom, a lay minister. In 1856, a church building was begun and completed so it could be occupied the following year. The church was fully finished and is now used. The society is quite prosperous and owns a good par- sonage in addition to the church. The present pastor is Rev. E. Brown. The Congregational church was organized in Dupee's Hall, Oct. 28, 1867, with ten members, three of whom are still connected here. The organization was not consummated until the 19th of Nov., when the officers were chosen, and the first pastor, Rev. C. Harrison, commenced his labors. This house of worship was completed and dedicated Jan. 2d, 1870. At present there is no regular pastor; those succeeding Rev. Harrison were Rev. S. P. Goodenow, from 1872 to 1874, and Rev. J. R. Barnes, from 1874 to 1876. The Baptist church was organized April 19, 1856, by Rev. J. Higby. They worshipped in the school house and in other churches until the fall of 1871, when, under the ministry of Rev. F. B. Ives, a comfortable house of worship was completed, so it could be used. They have now a good congregation under the pastorate of Rev. Mr. L. Libby. The Universalist society held their earliest meeting here in Robin- son's Hall, in the winter of 1866-7. The first pastor was Rev. W. S. Ralph, who remained from Jan. 1867 to Jan. 1870. During the year 1869, they built their house of worship, a commodious brick structure, costing nearly $1,500. During the summer of 1870, the pulpit was filled by Miss Mary H. Graves. In October, Rev. Alfred Rains was called, who remained four years, and was succeeded by the present pastor, Rev. A. H. Laing, who came in Nov., 1875. There are now about two hundred attendants at this church. THE PRESS. The Earlville Gazette was estsblished by the present editor and pro- prietor, C. B. Signor, about twelve years ago. LODGES. Shabbona Lodge, No. 294, I. 0. 0. F.— Instituted March 19, 1861. Officers: William Radley, N. G. ; E. T. Goble, V. G.; Wm. C. Perry, Sec'y.; Wm. B. Reynolds, Treas. Number of members 65. Meets at Earlville. 342 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. Meridian Lodge, No. 183, A. F $• A. M.— Officers : M. M. Morse, W. M.; J. J. Pool, S. W.; H. V. Edget, J. W.; Alonzo "Dole, Chap.; D. A. Town, Treas.; L. B. Paine, Sec'y. ; S. E. Snow, S. D.; Ira C. Gray, I. D. ; M. H. Signor, Joel Carter, Stewards; AsaKelsey, Tyler. Earhille Lodge, No. 415, 1. 0. of G. T.— Organized by J. B. Hill, of Streator, in October, 1874. The first officers were: T. II. Cunningham, W. C. ; Mrs. S. B. Richardson, W. V.; L. B. Paine, W. S. ; W. C. Perry, W. F. 8.; L. Langley, W. M. ; Wm. Ferguson, W. I. G. ; W. Reynolds, W. 0. G.; D. Wroath, W. T. LELAND. The earliest settlements within the immediate vicinity of the village of Leland, were made as early as 1837 or '38. There were, however, few persons located here prior to the opening of the railroad. This was due, in a great measure, to the flat, swampy condition of the country, which at that time, owing to the absence of drainage, was often under water. The town, like almost all others throughout this part of the state, was origin- ated with the survejr of the railroad. Its location is rather above the sur- rounding country, and this fact coupled with the fact of the railroad, induced the owners of the land comprising the town site, to survey and lay out a town. These persons were Christopher Fuerborn, who owned south of the railroad, east of Main street; his brother Henry, who owned that quarter section immediately north of the railroad tracks; while west of both was the land of Lorenzo and Alonzo Whitmore. All these per- sons had entered their land, but only one, Christopher Fuerborn, was living on the land. He was the main one to move in the location of the town, and the original site only comprises his and his brother's quarter section. They had come here some time during the year 1852, and Lorenzo was occupying a house — the only one on the town site when the plat was made. The survey was made by J. H. Wagner, and is recorded June 24, 1853. The town was then called Whitfield, and to it the Whitmore brothers made their addition soon after its survey. When the railroad company erected their freight and passenger houses, they named the station Waverly Station, and under that name a post office was established. There was, however, another office by that name in Morgan county, and mail matter for these offices would often get mixed, and go to the wrong office. This led to a petition from the residents about Waverly Station, asking the authorities for a change of name. The postmaster at Waverly Station was John Leland Adams. It was proposed to call the town and office "Adams," in compliment to Mr. Adams. There was another office by this name in Illinois, and the name was refused by the department. Not to be frustrated in their wishes, the name "Leland" was proposed and accepted, and the town and office is now known by that name. The first store in the village was opened in 1853, by Abraham Skin- ner. It stood immediately south of the railroad, on Main street, near the present carpenter shop of J. A. Newell. Mr. Skinner remained here until 1855, when his death occurred. The first mechanic in town was Elias Hanson, who opened a black- smith shop in 1854. The same year, Joseph Frost, Whitfield's first post- HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 343 master, erected the second store of the town, and remained in trade some time. The railroad company erected the first grain warehouse. This was ready for use in the summer of 1853, and was used largely by farmers to store grain for autumn shipments. The lower part was used as the freight depot, and this structure was the only receptacle for grain for sev- eral years. About 1864, Thomas Thompson erected his elevator, and shortly after, the Richardson brothers theirs. From the opening of the railroad until 1860, the growth of the town was very slow. That year, however, a good trade in grain sprang up, and the war coming on a year or two after, until the disastrous fire of 1868, an excellent trade was maintained, and Leland grew with surprising rapidity. The fire burned all the business part of the town, and cast a damper on its progress, from which it has not yet recovered. Its merchants suffered a blow from which man}' of them have not recovered, and the town is now hardly as active as during the interval mentioned. To this calamity may be added two other fires, which destroyed much property, and left the owners of the goods and property well nigh bankrupt. Leland now contains several good stores, quite a number of shops, two good elevators, several saloons, and one or two hotels. The popu- lation is about eight hundred. RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS. Leland contains five churches; the Lutherans (Norwegian) and Nor- wegian M. E., the M. E., the Baptists, and the Catholic. The first of these is the oldest organization in town. It was organ- ized in 1847, about one mile south of town, but in 1866 they removed the church edifice to Leland, where they have since worshipped. They have now a strong church and support a regular ministry. Shortlv after the organization of this congregation, the Methodists established a church among the Norwegians, and erected a house of wor- ship near that of the Lutherans. The}" removed to town some four years prior to their neighbors, however, where they still continue to worship. In 1867 a Baptist church was organized here with a small member- ship. The next year they erected a comfortable house of worship and are now quite prosperous. The M. E. Society is one of the earliest formed in this community. They were not able, however, to erect a church until 1867, when they built their present structure. Until this time they worshipped in private houses, in the school house, and in the Norwegian M. E. church. The Catholic church, was organized and a house of wor- ship erected in 1864. Their membership embraces a wide scope of ter- ritory, and the church is quite strong. The pioneer school of Leland, was taught in the winter of 1854-5, by Nancy Merwin, in a room over Whitmore's store. This was used two years. In 1856, E. M. Kinney and others borrowed money, having secured a school district, and erected a small frame house, which wa used until the erection of their present building, about 1864. Now three teachers are employed, and an attendance of over twc hundred pupils is steadily maintained. Leland was incorporated in 1859. The present town board consists of the following gentlemen: J. C. Jacobson, president, David Evans, 344 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 0. Simonson, C. Rernpe, A. H. Dale, and T. Thompson. The clerk is F. G. Brown. SOCIETIES. Leland Lodge, flo. 352, 1. 0. 0. J 7 .— Instituted Sept. 3d, 1867. Eighteen members. Meets on each Saturday evening. Officers — D. C. Harper, K G. ; A. G. Harper, V. G. ; T. F. Rolfe, Sec'y; D. Evans, Treas. Leland Lodge, No. 558, A. F. and A. iH/.— Instituted 1867. Thirty members. Meets first and third Wednesdays of each month. Officers — S. B. Bathursh, W. M.; I. W. Blood, S. W. ; D. M. Dale, J. W.; A. H. Dale, Sec'y ; L. C. Ball, Treas.; W. G. Cove, S. D.; Wm T. Boston, J. D. TOXICA Was laid out by Mr. A. J. West, owner of the land on which the original plat was made in 185'3. This was shortly after the Illinois Cen- tral Railroad began running its trains, crossing the river at LaSalle by descending and ascending to and from the bottoms along the river. In 1854, the bridge over the river was completed, and more travel and freight was the consequence. Tonica began to partake of the increase of trade, and a few stores and shops were erected. Among the first to erect houses on the town site was Major Newton, who built his house at the south end of the main business row, and being appointed postmaster, kept the office here some time. The Union Store, built and operated by the surrounding farmers, and managed by Henry Kingsley, was among the first opened. Shortly afterward Simon Foss erected a store near the corner where the new brick store now stands. In 1888, Mr. Burgess purchased the building erected by the Union Store Com- pany, and has occupied it since. The company had kept the store about twelve years. The next merchant after Mr. Foss was Mr. O. Cushmaa, who opened the first furniture store in Tonica. Mr. W. J. Wilson started a good drug store on Pratt's corner, where he remained until the fire of 1867. This calamity was a severe blow tc the town. It swept out of existence nearly every building on Main street in the business part, and had it not been for a brick structure towards the south end of the row of business houses, the destruction would have been complete. The work of rebuilding commenced at once. Mr. Wilson built again on the corner, A. P. Landes next, G. W. Keller and J. K. Brokaw after Landes, and J. P. Bassett joined to Keller and Brokaw a good brick. Nearly all who rebuilt profited by the lesson of the fire, and erected substantial brick structures, which are now used. Shortly after the establishment of the depot, two small warehouses were erected; but the enterprise, not proving remunerative, they were abandoned by their owners, who sold them for other purposes. Subsequently a large one was erected, which does all the grain trade of the town. The shipping inter- est of Tonica is chiefly confined to live stock, principally hogs. The town has the reputation of shipping more pork than any village of its size on the Illinois Central railroad. In 1867 Mr. W. J. Wilson erected a grist mill, which is yet operated. Its chief trade, like that of the village, is with the surrounding farmers. HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 345 SCHOOLS. As soon as the population of town demanded it, a school was opened in an old frame one-room building, located in a corner of the site of the town cemetery. It was moved here for the purposes designated, having been a dwelling previously. Before long it proved inadequate, and a larger building was erected, being located in a more central part of town, and the old house moved, as steps were being taken to lay out a village grave-yard. This second building was used until 1867, when the present four-room house was built. Since that time a good graded school has regularly been maintained. THE PRESS. In 1874 the Tonka News was established by C. M. Keller, who a year later sold to the present editor, W. A. McGrew. He is at present issuing a five-column, good local paper. A small paper called the Tonka Local is issued each Saturday by W. A. Flint. It is printed at Wenona. CHURCHES. The Methodists were the first to occupy the field here. They formed a class as soon as the town was established. About 1855 they erected their first church, while under the ministry of Rev. J. G. Evans. This is now used as a parsonage, the present commodious house of worship superceding it in 1859. They have about seventy members at present, and an attendance at the Suncay-School of nearly one hundred. The pastor is Rev. R. S. Russell. The Congregationalist Church was organized January 7, 1857 with sixteen members. Of these only Warren Burgess and wife, and Mrs. Annie Barrass remain. The organization was effected in the Baptist Church by the Rev. G. B.. Hubbard, who remained pastor until 1860. They worshipped in the shool house until 1861, when they erected their present church. Rev. Hubbard was succeeded by Rev. Win. McConn, who preached until his death in 1865. He was followed by Rev. J. W. West, whose ministry extended until 1871, when Rev. J. C. Myres came and remained until 1874. He was succeeded by the present pastor, the Rev. II. Avery. There are now one hundred and forty communicants, and as many or more attendants at the Sunday school. The Baptist church was organized in 1856. The members, as well as those comprising the organization of the Congregational church, prin- cipally came from Lowell, a small village some three miles east of the site of Tonica, which was soon abandoned on the laying out of the latter place. They erected their church the same year they were organized, and very kindly permitted other denominations to use until they could complete a house of their own. They have now ninety members and about sixty Sunday school scholars. The pastor is Rev. Williams, who has also charge of the church at L'Ostant. LODGES. Tonka Lodge, No. 298, L 0. 0. F— Officers: Archy Neil, N". G.; T. W. Leecler, V. G. ; W. Flint, Treas. ; Alfred Heath, Sec'y. Meets at Tonica every Wednesday evening. Toneca Lodge No. 36, A. F. &■ A. 31.— Officers: E. K Wood, W. M. ; G. W. Howe, S. W. ; S. W. Allen, J. W.; A. Curtis, Treas.; J. R. Casy, Sec'y. Meets at Tonica each first and third Saturday of the month. 346 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. L'OSTANT Is a small village in Hope township, in the soutwest part of the county. It was laid out by John M. Richey, whose portrait appears elsewhere, early in September, 1861. He had purchased the section of land, including the village site, many years before this date, and resided here from that time. The earliest residents in this part of the county, located near Wenona, Marshall county, among whom were Horace Graves, Capt. Dillman, and others. Rev. A. Osgood selected his farm in 1850, when there was not a dwelling in sight, and no thoughts of the village of L'Ostant. The land in this section of the count} 7 was partly composed of soldiers' claims, and it was these which Mr. Richey pur- chased when locating here in 1849. In 1862 he built the first building for a store, in which Mr. Wm. Richey, and a Mr. Massay, of Marseilles, placed the first stock of goods in town. The building is yet occupied for the same purpose, by Messrs. Belford, Solon and Berry. Shortly after the town was laid out, a post office was established, and Daney D. Clark, the first station agent, made postmaster. He brought the first station house to town, moving it in from some near locality. A shop or two was soon added to the houses of the town ; other stores were built, and in a year or two there were a goodly number of buildings in the young village. As this was a good shipping point an elevator was among the first structures of prominence. To this, two others have since been added, until more grain is shipped from this point than from any other of its size in the county. The main growth of the town has been since the war. In 1866 the grist mill was erected by Mr. Richey, Dr. Rey- nolds and others, and continues in a good trade. The majority of pro- duce shipped from town goes to Chicago, but a moderate share finding its way directly to St. Louis. At present, L'Ostant contains about three hundred inhabitants, is well supplied with stores and shops of various kinds, almost the entire trade being with the surrounding country. SCHOOLS. The next summer after the town was laid out, a small frame house was erected, which served for two or three years as church, school house and town hall. It was used until 1868, when, becoming too small to ac- commodate the school population, it was sold to the Catholics, and by them converted into a church, which they still use. In 1868, steps were taken to secure a graded school, and the present comfortable school house was the result. It was built that year, and a good graded school opened in the autumn. The school still maintains its standard. The building contains four rooms, and will accommodate two hundred schol- ars. Nearly that number attend in the winter season. CHURCHES. The Baptists were the first to organize in the village. They formed a society in 1868, in a cottage now owned by Rev. A. Osgood, and for a while worshipped in the school house. The following year they erected their present house of worship. At the organization there were twelve members received. This number has been increased until there are forty, HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 347 and able to sustain a minister a portion of his time. The Rev. Williams, pastor at Tonica, is at present supplying their pulpit. The attendance at Sunday school is about equal to the membership of the church. The Methodists occupied this county prior to the commencement of the village. They had a congregation at Cedar Point, a few miles from L'Ostant, which they still sustain, and from that and other localities near the site of the village, had enough members to form a society about the same time the Baptist church was formed. They were organized with nine members, which number has since been increased to nearly or quite forty. They first occupied the school house, then the Baptist church un- til in 1869, they erected their present church. The Rev.E. B. England is the present pastor. The attendance at Sunday school is something over fifty scholars. The Catholic church was formed about 1867. For awhile they used a room in the upper story of the pioneer store in town. In 1868 they purchased the old school house which they fitted for a church, and are still occupying it. They have now about one hundred and forty mem- bers under the pastoral care of Father Burch. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT. L'Ostant was incorporated as a town under the general incorporation law in 1867. A public meeting of the citizens was held in Wood's Hall on August 2d, when fifty votes were cast in favor of incorporation, and none against. On the 12th an election for town trustees was held which resulted in the choice of the following persons: E. Altman, N. Dugan, W. W. Reynolds, A. Fisher and A. C. Schermerhoru. These soon after met, were sworn into office, and organized by electing as president of the board Mr. Altman, and as secretary, Mr. Schermerhoru. LODGES AND ASSOCIATIONS. L'Ostant Lodge No. 597, A. F. £ A. M.— Officers: E. F. Dougan, W. M.; M. L. Sherman, S. W. ; G. C. Spring, J. W. ; H. U. Robinson, Sec'y. ; W. S. Robertson, Treas. Meets at L'Ostant second and fourth Saturdays in each month. Hope Township Christian Association — Organized April 31, 1877. officers: Rev. A. Osgood, Pres. ; J. Williamson, Vice-Fres. ; S. G. White, Sec'y.; John Parks, Treas. Meets at L'Ostant, at call of the Secretary. HOMER, OR TROY GROVE, Is the oldest village in this part of the county. It was laid out in 1836 by Kirtland and Colton who purchased the land of R. H. Wixom, who had entered it the year previous. Colton was a native of Homer, New York, and named the village in honor of his native place. William A. Hickok, father of the famous James B. Hickok, " Wild Bill," opened the first store on the town site, and here, in a rude dwelling, his noted son was born. The nearest town was Peru, which for many years was the public mart. Mr. Hickok was shortlj 7 followed by James Newton Reedor, Justin D. Wixom and John Johnston, the latter of whom opened a small store soon after his arrival. The earliest settler in Troy Grove township was Elias Carey, who located on section 24, in February, 1831. 348 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. The next May, Hiram Thornton joined him, these two being the only res- idents at the opening of the Black Hawk War. When danger became imminent, they removed to Fort Wilburn, opposite La Salle, and remained in its safety a few weeks. While there, Mrs. Carey gave birth to a son, — Geo. W. — who, though not born within the actual limits of the township, may claim to be the iirst white child born here. He still lives in Homer. Mr. Kelse had a cabin a short distance from the site of Homer, and here he opened a store before the village was laid out, and continued the sale of goods some time. In 1835-36 a sawmill was erected by several of the settlers for their use, which was soon purchased by Reeder & Wixom, who sawed the lum- ber for the school house built in 1837. This primitive structure cost §205.00, and did good service for many years. The village of Homer grew well for several years. As there was another town by that name in the State, the postoffice was named Troy Grove, which name it still bears. Until the commencement of Mendota, all trade for this locality came to this town, and made a good business. Three or four stores were well supported, and an equal number of shops. Mr. S. Frenburg, one of the oldest settlers in this part of the coun- ty, located here in 1849. At that time the trade was growing well, and continued so until Mendota was started. He removed there in 1859, where he still continues in business. Many readers of these pages will remember well the letters of "Rural," in the Chicago Tribune of late years. The writer of these was Mr. M. L. Dunlap, one of the first teachers in Troy Grove township, the house wherein he taught being the first erected here. It stood on section 24, and was erected in 1834. The small school house in town, already mentioned, was occupied until the erection of the present one. It is soon to be replaced by an ele- gant structure. The school district embraces a large area of country, and the attendance is hardly ever less than one hundred. The Presbyte- rian church of Homer is the germ of all Presbyterian congregations in this part of La Salle county. It was organized in 1349, with eight mem- bers. They were James and Mrs. Smith, A. Hoffman and wife, Mrs. Chapin, Mr. Nye and P. L. Porter and wife. The organization was effected at Batchelor's Ridge, about four miles east of Homer, in a school house. The presiding minister was Rev. James S. Baldwin. The same year they built a church there, which they occupied until I860, when they erected one in Homer, and went there for divine services. In the erection of both these houses they received important aid from Rev. Patterson, of Chicago. In 1857, this church, then the New School Pres- byterian, was purchased by the old school body, who were immediately organized by the Rev. Henderson and Mr. Fisk. Rev. Henderson preached here and at Mendota during his lifetime. The old house, be- coming unsafe, the congregation not long since erected their present comfortable structure. The membership is now about fifty, no regular minister being sustained. The Free Will Baptist church was organized in the Presbyterian church in the year 1860, with about fifty members, it being the result of a revival under the ministry of Rev. Coltron. They soon had a com- fortable church edifice built, which they still occupy. They do not sustain HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 349 a regular pastor, but are regularly supplied from other localities. Sev- eral other churches have been started in Homer, but the majority have removed to other places, where they organized anew. When the railroacl was completed, a station was erected at a point nearly west of Homer, but afterwards moved to its present locality, two or three miles farther south. A depot was built here. A postoffice was established, and the station called Dimick. There are but few houses here, its near- ness to Homer or Meudota precluding the possibility of making a large town. DAYTON. The earliest settlement in the township of Dayton was made in the spring of 1829, by a Mr. Clark, from Fort Clark, near Peoria. During the month of September Mr. John Green and brother made a journey through the northern and southern portions of Illinois, with a view of settlement. At the site of Dayton they found excellent water power, said to be equal to the best in the State, and a good country surrounding it, which induced them to pass by the marshy and uninviting site of Chicago, where they were strongly urged to locate. They traveled as far south as the State Capitol, Vandalia,"and finally entered a claim on what was then known as the liapids of Fox river, four miles above its confluence with the Illinois river, it being canal land and subject to entry at that date. Mr. John Green purchased Mr. Clark's land and crops, and then returned East for his family. On the second day of November he started with them for his new home in the West. They were forty-five days on the journey, landing at the cabin he had purchased of Mr. Clark, on the 15th of December. Part of his route was over a country without a road, and comprehending the needs of a new country, he brought with him mill irons for both a saw and grist mill, also mill-wrights, and by the next harvest had erected a saw mill, in one end of which he placed a pair of "Nigger Heads," made from granite boulders near at hand, and on the Fourth of July, 1830, the first wheat was ground by water power in the northern section of the State. Two years later the Black Hawk war broke out, and the few settlers in this vicinity built a log fort around the residence of Mr. Green, in the present village, and remained there until the evening of the massacre on Indian Creek, when, fearing the little fort would not protect them, they removed to Ottawa, reinforcing the small party already assembled there, and protected by a fort. Here they remained until fall, when the danger being considered past, they, in common with other settlers, returned to theirclaims. Peace being assured by the close of this war, and the re- moval of the Indians beyond the Mississippi river, settlers began to come in rapidly, and in 1833 a more substantial mill was erected. Being loca- ted at the foot of the rapids, at an exposed point from the spring freshets^ whereby it was damaged, in 1834 a mill containing six run of stone was built a little farther up the bluff, which for a number of years did the grinding for a country comprising a radius of more than fifty miles in extent. This mill was operated until 1855, when it was replaced by the present one. It has four run of stone, and is now mainly supplying the home trade. 350 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTT. The woolen mills were built in 1842, by John Green & Sons, who were the first in the State to manufacture by the use of the power loom. They used their first building for this purpose until 1864, when the pres- ent five story stone factory was erected. A good trade in cloth is main- tained. About the time the woolen mills were started, or soon after, Mr. Wm._ Strattan established a second flouring mill, containing four run of stone. It was operated some time, when becoming unremunerative it was aban- doned. After lying idle several years it was torn away, and in 1876, the present flourishing paper mill was erected by S. W. Williams & Com- pany. They are now manufacturing about two tons of paper daily. The old mill building, erected in 1834, was in 1868 or '69, converted into a horse collar manufactory. It is making from two thousand to two thousand five hundred dozen collars annually. This abundant water power caused the location of these factories, and the growth of this small town. The site of the village was laid out by Daniel T. Hitt, County Surveyor, for Mr. Green, July 13th, 1837. As it is only four miles from the county seat, and upon -a rather rough site, the growth of the town has been slow. The population is about three hundred. It contains one good store, a hotel, a few shops and the large industries already noted. One of the fiuest sulphur springs in the West is situated a few miles above Dayton, and with a little improvement would make an excellent summer resort. The first store in Dayton was erected on the site of the present hotel barn. The present hotel is the only one ever built here. It was erected by Wm. Dunnavan soon after the town was established. The first school house was built on the hill not far from the present hotel, and was used for educational aad religious purposes until 1846, when a frame house was built. School was also held in a rented build- ing, and in the front room of Mrs. Goodrich's residence. After that became too small, the present school house was erected in 1859 or '60. It contains one room, the school being conducted under the common school law. No church has ever been built in town, the school house answering that purpose, or the people attending elsewhere, generally at Ottawa. The railroad was completed in January, 1871 through Dayton, and by means of it coal is brought to town with great ease and cheapness, thus facilitating the natural advantages of the town as a manufacturing point. The village has never been incorporated, being governed under the township organization. SHERIDAN. This handsome little village, with its handsome residences, tasty church edifices, elegant school house, well conducted business houses, shops, etc., of a population of 300 people of thrift, intelligence and hos- pitality, is situated in the northwestern corner of Mission township, in the northeastern part of the county. Building a town here was not much thought of until the building of the Fox River Division of the C. B. & Q. Railroad, when a tract of land was laid off in town lots, and the work of building a town or village commenced. Situated in the heart of as grand HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 351 and productive a region of country as exists anywhere on the American continent. Sheridan is an important shipping point for grain, stock, &c. The situation is a beautiful one, on an elevated plateau of ground, about one mile south of Fox river. On the South, East and West of the village, the land is slightly rolling, while to the North the foliage of the groves of timber skirting Fox river, lends additional attraction to the beauty of the place, and relieves the eye of the monotony of a level, treeless prairie. Building material is plenty and cheap. As a village for a country resi- dence, where water is good and abundant, atmosphere healthy, society good, and churches and schools fully established, Sheridan presents ad- vantages of no mean order. LODGES. Sheridan Lodge, No. 735, A. F. and A. If.— Chartered Oct., 6, 1875. Abe White, W. M.; J. W. Richardson, S. W.; F. Y. Hamlinton, J. W.; F. H. Newhall, Treas.; John Barr, Sec; Delos Robinson, S. D.; A. J. Goodier, J. D.; John M. Hase, Tyler.; Charles Weston, R. W. Boner, Stewards Meets every second and fourth Saturday of each month. Sheridan Lodge, No. 540, I. 0. 0. F.— Chartered Jan., 20, 1873. G. L. Taylor, N. G.; Henry D. Barber, B. G.; S. L. Brown, Sec; A. C. Herrarg, Treas. Meets every Tuesday night. GRAND RIDGE Is a village in Farm Ridge township, eight miles south of Ottawa, on the line of the Fox River Division of the C. B. & Q. R. R. The first busi- ness house was built by E. Core, in 1870, the same year the railroad was completed and put in operation. In 1873, J. T. Porter erected a grain elevator. In 1874, the owners of the land on either side of the road, David Crumrine and Joseph Boyd laid off a part of their respective lands adjoining the track, in town lots, after which building was com- menced on a more extended scale, and now it is a very handsome farm village, and is a point from which a large amount of grain and produce finds its way to market. In the latter part of 1876, Porter sold his ele- vator to F. Mcllvaine, who still conducts the business. E. Cole conducts another elevator, and it is estimated that at least 1,200 car loads of grain are annually shipped from these elevators. The second business house was erected by F. H. Poundstone, in 1871. In June, 1873, Garrison & Ilornick opened a first class dry goods, notion and grocery house, meeting with lucrative return. It is estimated that the aggregate business of Grand Ridge will amount to $75,000 annually. There are nine business houses in Grand Ridge, including dry goods and grocery houses, etc., two physicians, and a proportionate number of mechanics. A good two-story school-house is in course of erection. The Presbyterians have a good house of worship, and the character of the people for thrift, enterprise and morality, will rank with that of any other people in the State. The Presbyterian church in Grand Ridge was organized June 17, 1865, in the Van Doren school house, by a committee from the Peoria Presbytery, consisting of the Rev. Robert Johnson and Rev. John Mar- quis. The original members were Wm. McMillan, Jane B. McMillan, 352 HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. Arc-minta Poundstone, Joseph Boyd, Elvira Boyd, J. T. Van Doren, Sarah C. Van Doren, James H. Boyd and Isabella Boyd. The house of worship was erected in 1864, at an expense of §1,800, and soon after, a parsonage, costing $800. The first pastor was Rev. John Moore, who remained some time. At present the pulpit is vacant. LODGES. Victor Lodge, No. 578, I. 0. 0. J 7 .— Instituted June 11, 1875. Offi- cers, E. A. Dearth, N. G.; John H. Moss, V. G.; Jas. E. Jones, Sec'y; Lacy Hibbs, Treas. Meets at Grand Ridge, Ills., every Saturday evening. MERIDEN Is a small town on the C, B. & Q. R. R., about five miles northeast from Mendota. It was laid out by John Grey, county surveyor, for Samuel Wiley, May 4th, 1863. A Mr. Jones erected a warehouse that year, and commenced the trade in grain. The town is too close to Mendota to at- tain any growth, as all trade of , any value goes to that city. There are a few small stores, several shops of various kinds, which find their trade chiefly confined to the immediate locality. There is no church in town, the church-going people attending prin- cipally at Mendota. A good school is well sustained. TRIUMPH, A small town east of Homer, was laid out by Stephen R. Beggs, in 1836. He named the prospective town La Fayette, but failing in his expectations, vacated his plat. Many years after, the present village of Triumph was laid out on the old site. It now contains about a hundred inhabitants, supporting a few shops and stores, a school and church. Joseph Reynolds was the first settler here, coming as early as 1830. At the opening of the Black Hawk war, Reynolds, Carey and Thornton were the only settlers in this part of the county. The two latter went to Fort Wilburn for safety, while Reynolds repaired farther east, and did not return. He afterwards sold his claim to Asa Baldwin. NEW RUTLAND Is a small village in the extreme southwestern part of the county, in Groveland township ; part of the town is in Marshal county. It was surveyed in November, 1855, by D. F. Hitt, County Surveyor, the owner being Mr. Wm. B. Burns. The town contains two or three good stores, as many shops, and excellent school and religious privileges. It is the shipping point for this portion of both counties, large amounts of grain being sold from this town. Corn is the chief product. As high as three hundred thousand bushels being occasionally shipped in one year. The township was settled as early as 1833, directly at the close of the Sac war. It is filled with an enterprising class of New England farmers, who take great pride in the education of their children, and in the ad- vancement of their township. At one time, in the history of the two townships of Groveland and Osage, it was desired to add them to some other countv, owino; to their isolated situation. Then the land was con- sidered comparatively worthless, and no county wanted them. Now Groveland, especially, is considered the finest stock-growing township SENECA HISTORY OF LA SALLE COUNTY. 355 in LaSalle County, save Grand Rapids, and any county would be pleased to attach either to her borders. LaSalle, however, desires to retain both. GARFIELD Is situated a few miles above New Rutland, on the railroad. It was laid out by Robert Wilson, deputy county surveyor, in July 1868, for Mr. Robert Davis owner of the town site. It is still a small town, engaged in trade with the surrounding farmers, and in shipping their produce. RANSON Is a small town in Allen township. It was laid out on the 8th and 9th days of December, 1875, by George Brumbach, county surveyor, for Marcus J. Lane and Wm. H. Mclntyre, school trustees, it being on the school section. It is a convenient post office and trading point for this point of the county, there being no railroad near. DANA. "Was laid out by George Brumbach, in the Spring of 1873. The pro- prietors were John Bane, John H. Martin, Robert Clegg, Fawcett Plumb, and others. It is in the southeastern part of Groveland township, and is growing into a good trading point. VERMILLIONVILLE. This is one of the oldest villages in La Salle county. It was platted in the spring of 1836, for Isaac Dimmick, by L. W. Dimmick, Deputy County Surveyor. At one time the village attained considerable growth, and was* engaged in an extended trade. The advent of railroads in later years changed the tide of commerce, and Vermillionville, as well sa many others, began to decline. A store and a shop or two remain, and but little trade is carried on, and will probably be discontinued before long. MISCELLANEOUS. Brookfield Presbyterian Church. The Presbyterian Church was organized Dec. 1, 1833, at South Ottawa village, by Rev. E. H. Hazard, who was its first minister. Benjamin Moore, Augustine Smith and Jesse A. Clark were the first elders. The society worshipped at the above place until April 24, 1840, when they removed to Brookfield, and are now located on section 18. The present pastor is Rev. Robert Sea- man, and they have connected with the church a Sunday school of about 100 scholars, under the superintendence of the pastor. Waltham Lodge A. F. '$> A. M. No. 384.— Officers : Wm. Wilson, W. M. ; James Wyley, S. W. ; David Anderson, J. W. ; Wm. Wyle, Sec'y ; J. F. Hill, S. I). ; Geo. Spalding, J.D.: John Wyle, Chaplain; John Tea and James Anderson, Stewarts. Meets Monday evening of each month, on or before the full moon. Waltham Union Grange of P. H., No. 904. — Organized January 23, 1874. Samuel Hood, Master; C. A. Collins, Overseer; Emeline Hess, Steward; Daniel O. Collins, Chaplain; H. J. Monnoit, Sec'y.; Claud Disier, Treas. ; S. J. Curtis, Lecturer; Adolph Hess, Asst. Steward; Mary E. Hess, Ceres; Eliza M. Hood, Flora; F. L. Saulsberger, Pom- ona; S. Saulsberger, Asst. Steward. Meets on each Saturday evening on or before the full moon. 21 Biographical Directory. ABBREVIATIONS. Co company or county farm. - farmer I. V. I - Illinois Volunteer Infantry I. V. C Illinois Volunteer Cavalry I. V. A Illinois Volunteer Artillery mkr maker P. O Post Office prop proprietor S or Sec section st street supt superintendent treas treasurer The figures in Biographical Directory are to represent the parties to he worth that many thousand dollars and over, over known indebtedness, as near as we could ascertain from the best informed men of the vicinity. Thus, % means worth $ 500.00 and over. " 1 " " 1,000.00 " &c, &c, &c. 3,500.00 OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. A CKERMAN FRANK, tailor. Ackerman Isaac A. drayman. Ackerman John A. shoemaker. Ahern Edward, laborer. Ahrens Fred, brick mason. Ahern Michael, laborer. Ahern Patrick, laborer. Akin John, laborer. ALBRECHT JOSEPH, Madison St., cor. Chestnut; Dealer in Groceries, Flour, Feed, Provisions, Liquors, Cigars, &c. ; born in Alsace, France, Aug. 28, 1833 ; came to Ottawa Dec. 24, 1865 ; mar- ried Magdalene Bchomas, Jan. 22, 1859; five children, Sophie, born Nov. 13, 1859 ; Frank Charles, Sept. 24, 1862; Louise, Sept. 17, 1865; Eugenie, Aug. 24, 1870; Emma, Aug. 3, 1875; he and the members of his faintly belong to the German Cath- olic Church. ALLEHf EDWIN C. Vice Pres. Nat'l City Bank of Ottawa ; born in Rochester, N.Y., and came to this Co. in 1852 ; Repub- lican; Congregationalist ; married Mary C. Champion, July 20, 1845; she was born in Providence, R.I. ; four children, Katie, Edith O, Emma and Edwin O, Jr. ; Mr. Allen is City Treas. ; has held that position several years. Alschuler A. merchant tailor. Alschuler Edward, cigar maker. Ames Fisher, teamster. Anderson Andrew, grain buyer. Anschicks John. Anson Clay, train agent. Armour Archibald, retired grain dealer ; 15. Armstrong David, laborer. ARMSTRONG J .«. Armstrong Wm. S. church j anitor. ARNOLD R. R. Warden of LaSalle Co. Asylum; born in Louisa Co., Va., Sept. 23, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1869 ; Republican; value of property $2,500; left Virginia at the age of twelve years ; went to Clinton Co., O., where he resided till he came to this place ; held the posi- tion of Warden in that place for six years, and is now on his fourth year of service, which he has filled with honor and satis- faction to the people; his son, Webster W., holds the position of Engineer and Steam-fitter in the same institution, being a practical Engineer and Fitter ; married Miss Anna M., daughter of Thomas and Tamar West, of Clinton Co., Ohio, March 19,1846 ; five children living, Tamar, Alice, wife of Joseph H. Harper; Minnie, wife of Ethelburt Moore ; Wm. E. and Frank B. Arnold H. L. clerk. Asher J. Q. teamster. Ashley Thos. carpenter. Aul Philip, barber. Auld G. W. laborer. Auld John J., laborer. Avery Joseph, capitalist ; \%. Ayers Oscar, engineer. B ACH ANDREW, wagon maker; 1%. Bach Matthew, train agent. Bachman Joseph, laborer. Bailey John, clerk; %. Bailey Michael, laborer. RAKER HENRY, residence on Jack- son St., west of side cut ; born in Prussia, Dec. 16, 1842; came to this country in OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 357 1857, and to Ottawa in 1861; married Agatha Werstein, Oct. 9, 1867 ; she was born in Prussia; five children living, Willie, born March 10, 1868 ; Anna, Feb. 7, 1870; Mary, Oct. 20, 1872; Henry, Sept. 4, 1874; Teresa, Jan. 5, 1877 ; lost one child, Henry, died Oct. 10,1869; is a Catholic and member of German Benevolent Society. Baker Ransom, laborer. BALDWIN & KUYL, Sculptors, Monument Builders, Dealers in Marble, Granite, &c. ; M. W.- Baldwin was born in Dorset, Bennington Co., Vt., Dec. 8, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1851; Republican; Emile Kuyl was born in Belgium, May 17, 1849; came to this Co. in 1874; this Firm makes original Designs and Figures ; both members of the Firm are practical workers. BallH. W. barber; ^. Ball W. clerk. Bamneir Frank A/laborer. Banner Win. laborer. Barker Henry, hostler. Barker Wm. hostler. Barnard Wm. S. livery. Barnett S. C. clothier ; 5. Barns Peter, farmer. Barrett John J. butcher. Barrett Jno. J. janitor 4th ward school ; x / 2 . Barry Jas. laborer. Barry Michael, laborer. Barry Richard, glass-blower. Bartells A. & T. hatters, &c. ; 1. Barton T. foreman in "Free Trader" office; 1. Bascom Rev. Flavel, Cong, minister. BASCOM DR. HENRY M. Homoeopathic Physician; born in Gales- burg, 111.; came to this Co. in 1873; Republican ; Congregational ; married Lucy B. Perry, Sept. 24, 1874; she was born in Geneseo, Henry Co., 111. ; he is a graduate of Hahnemann Medical Col- lege, of Chicago, class of 1873. BASSNETT MRS. SARAH ANN, Farming; Sec. 16; born in East Lyme, Conn., Aug. 18, 1818 ; came to this Co. in 1842 ; Congregationalist ; owns 146 acres land, value $10,000; her parents moved to Ashtabula, O., and resided there seventeen years, then to Ottawa, where they resided till their deaths, it being but a small village when they came ; Christo- pher Champlin, her futher, died in 1859 ; Betsey, his wife, in 1875; Mrs. Bassnett was married to J.T. Bassnett in 1846; two children, Elizabeth, wife of C. C. Lee, Coldwater, Mich., and Helen A. Basore David, retired farmer ; 10. Batchelor David, bookkeeper ; Batchelor John, carpenter. Batcheler Lewis, carpenter ; 34- BAUER WM. No. 40 LaSalle street; Prop. Saloon and Restaurant; born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Feb. 6, 1843; came to this country in 1866, and to Ottawa in Feb., 1867; married Margaret Schuynig, July 23, 1874 ; she was born in Alsace, France; one child, Emma, born June 11, 1875 ; she has four children by former marriage; he is a Catholic, and member of Lessing Lodge, I.O.O.F., Fire Dept. and A.O.U.W. Beach John D., paper hanger and painter. Beaty George, retired merchant ; 5. Beck Geo. S. M. carpenter ; %. Becker Henry, flour store. Beckwith Daniel, carpenter; 1. Beebe Jas. H. baker. BEEM I. N. (Fiske & Beem) Merchant Tailoring and Wholesale Retail Clothiers ; born in Jersey Tp., Licking Co., Ohio, Aug. 7, 1832 ; came to this State in 1850, and to this Co. in 1867 ; Republican ; mar- ried Mary T. Clarkson, Jan. 31, 1854; she died Nov. 29, 1874; three children now living, Wm. O., born Oct. 23, 1854; Frances O, Jan. 28, 1861 ; Fred O, Oct. 8, 1874 ; his present wife was Mrs. Ulvilda E. Prescott, married Jan. 25, 1877. BELK HENRY, Jackson St., between LaSalle and Clinton ; Mfgr. Files, Rasps and Mill Picks ; born in Sheffield, Eng., Aug. 27, 1830; he came to this country in 1852, and came to this Co. in May, 1858; married Mary Channell, Nov. 18, I860; she was born in Rutland Tp., La Salle Co., 111., Jan. 16, 1835; four chil- dren, John, born Aug. 22, 1861; Henry, Oct. 13, 1863; William, Feb. 7, 1869; Ruth, Oct. 10, 1876; he is a member of Tonti Lodge, No. 399, I.O.O.F. Bell John G. miller; 2. Bell Wm. E. carpenter ; %. Bell Wm. S. telegraph operator. Benchle Geo. furniture; 1. Bennett C. F. marble cutter ; %. Bennett Enoch, employed at glass works. Bennett Geo. grocer ; 10. Benson Henry, marble polisher. Berg Geo. carpenter. Berger G. H. laborer. Berlet August, meat market ; 5. Bernard David, out of business. Bernard Peter, baker. Bestman Fred, furniture store ; 3. Betzger Aug. farmer ; Sec. 18. Betz Thos. laborer. Becker Geo. furniture manufacturer. Bigham C. H. carpenter. Billings A. W. dealer in school books, sta- tionery, etc., etc. 358 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTOEr: BILLOWS ALFBED, Photogra- pher ; born in England, Sept. 4, 1834 ; came to Newburg, JST. Y, in 1850 ; came to this Co. in 1872 ; Republican ; married Isabella Niblett, Dec. 4, 1855; she was born near Bristol, Eng., Oct. 21, 1835; they have two children, Wm. A., born July 14, 1860; and Mary Ellen, Dec. 14,1857; Mr. Billows enlisted April, 1861, in Co. C, 9th Indiana Vol. Three-Months Kegt. ; re-enlisted in Co. A, 48th Indiana Vol. ; promoted from Orderly Sergeant to Captaincy of said Co. ; resigned after fall of Vicksburg. Bishop Edw. carpenter; %. Bishop J no. tailor. Black R. O. flour and feed_store;%. Blair D. W. agt. American Express Co.; 1%. BLAKE GEO. W. W. Attorney at Law; born in Serena, LaSalle Co., 111., July 25, 1850; Democrat; Independent; admitted to the Bar at Ottawa, in 1869 ; commenced practice in Dec.,1872 ; married Ella S. Bennett, May 23, 1872 ; they have one child, Ernest, born Sept. 1, 1874; Mr. Blake was Chief Deputy Sheriff from Dec, 1870, to Dec, 1872; at that time, his father, Daniel Blake, was Sheriff of the Co.; Mr. B. was City clerk in 1870; he served in the Commissary Dept, First Division, Army of the Tennessee; his father came to c this Co. in 1832. Blake Dan'l, retired farmer; 20. BLA3JCHARD CBAS. Attorney at Law; born in Peacham, Caledonia Co., Vt. Aug. 31, 1831; Republican; Inde- pendent. Blanchard Sidney R. attorney at law. BLODGETT JAY, Proprietor Saloon ; 5 Court street ; born in Skaneatles, Onondaga Co., N. Y., Dec. 8, 1841 ; came to Ottawa Jan. 28, 1872; Mr. Blodgett served as Sergeant in Co. L, 2d Michigan Cav., under Phil. Sheridan when he was Colonel; was at siege of Corinth, and en- gaged in the First Cavalry raid of the Re- bellion, which was' at Booneville, Miss.; Mr. B. is a member of the Dauntless Hook and Ladder Company of Ottawa. Blust Francis B. gardener ; 2. Bodwell H. M. saloon; 1%. Boice Chas. W. carpenter. Bollmeyer O. W. auction store. Bomgardner Simon, gardener. Booher G. S. glass-cutter. Boolander Geo. wagon-maker; 1. Bossenin Emil, bakery and saloon ; 5. Bossenin Victor, grocer ; 2. Bowers Chas. school janitor. BOWMAN WM. E. Photographer; born in Huntington, Luzerne Co., Penn., April 28, 1834 ; came to 111. in 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1859; Republican; Inde- pendent; Mr. Bowman is Alderman of Third Ward. Braden Henry, laborer. Bradley Patrick, laborer. Bradshaw Patrick, laborer starch factory. Brady Jas. clerk. Brady Jas. saloon. Brady John, moulder. Brady Michael, laborer. Brandherm F. farmer. Bree Martin, tailor. Breker Geo. mechanic Brennan Bernard, laborer. Brennan Bryan, laborer. Brennan Jas. out of business. Brennan Thos. policeman. Brenning D. H. laborer. Brett Thos. blacksmith. BBEWEB LAFAYETTE W. Attorney atLaw ; born in Clarkson, Mon- roe Co., N. Y., Oct. 14, 1842; came to this Co. in 1844; Democrat; Independent; married Emma J. Wedge, Aug. 29, 1872 ; she was born in Cattauraugus Co., N. Y., May 21, 1848; they have one son, Lafay- ette W., Jr., born Jan. 29, 1875; Mr. G. en- listed in Co. 1, 4th I. V. C, Dec. 21, 1863; subsequently consolidated with the 12th I. V. C. ; mustered out March 6, 1866 ; he was City Attorney from March, 1874, to March, 1877. Brewing D. H. laborer. Broderick Thos. laborer. Brown Alex, retired farmer ; 20. Brown A. J. capitalist ; 10. Brown Dan'l, carpenter. Brown Jno.W., Jr. employed at glass works. Brown Jno. W., Sr. employed at glass works. Brown Neil, clerk. Brown W. S. laborer. Bruck Aug. tailor. BBITCK PBILIP, Boot and Shoe- maker; No. 138 Main St. ; born in Ger- many, June 20, 1830 ; came to Albany, N. Y., in 1853; lived there two years; came to Lafayette, Ind., in 1855 ; lived there and at Covington one year ; came to Ottawa in 1856 ; first wife was Wilhelmina Zenker, who died July 7, 1866; five children by this marriage ; two deceased ; the living ones are: Caroline (now Mrs. Wm. Sum- mers), Minnie, Julia; present wife was Barbara Glaser; married Jan. 25, 1867; five children by last marriage, all living: John, Annie, Philip, Jr., Mary and Fred- erick ; Mr. Bruck is a member of Lessing Lodge, I. O. O. F., and of Benevolent Society ; he is a Lutheran. Bruck Wm. cigar-maker. Brunick Thos. carpenter. Brummell Christ, bar tender. Brummell John, works in cutlery works. OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 359 Brundage W. A. contractor and builder ; %. Brush C. H. attorney; 10. BRUSH H. E. Fruit Grower, Florist and Giirdener; bora in Virgennes, Vt., May 8, 1809; came to this State in 1831; went to Green Co., 111., in 1832; came to LaSalle Co. in 1834 ; married Caroline E. Gridley; they have four children living, and have lost five ; the living are : Chas. H., Catherine E., Ellen C. and Edward P. Buchanan Ralph, insurance agent ; 5. Buck Mortimer, employee Ottawa Glass Co. Buckley Cornelius, laborer. Buell D. A. Itl BjBj E. F. Attorney at Law; born in Bellevue, O., April 18, 1834; came to 111. in 1853 ; to LaSalle, 111., in Oct., 1855 ; to Ottawa in Nov., 1870 ; Republican; Inde- pendent. Burgess Geo. J. gas and steam fitter ; 5. Burgess Win. janitor; %. Burk John, shoemaker. Burke Jas. blacksmith. B1IBKE JOHN T. Dealer in Grain and Dressed Hogs; born in Ireland, Dec. 25, 1832; came to this Co. in 1853; Demo- crat; Catholic; married Ellen Galvin, in Ottawa, May 4, 1856 ; she was born in Medford, Mass., March 7, 1835 ; they have nine children living; lost one child; Mr. Burke was President of Father Matthew Temperance Society two years. Burnard Robt. canal boat captain ; %. Burnett Paul, glass-blower ; 2. Burns John, machinist. Burns John, carpenter. Burns Patrick, laborer. Burr G. E. warehouse clerk. Bushnell Wash. atty. at law and banker ; 100. Butler Edw. street commissioner. Butler H. A. book-kpr. First Nat. Bank ; 1%. Butler John, laborer. Butler Jos. laborer. Butler Stephen, laborer. Butler Wm. street commissioner; %. Butrick F. A. butcher ; %. Butrick Wm. H. lives with father. Butterfield Frank, travelling agent. Butterfield J. F. tinsmith. Butterfield O. M. tin dealer; 5. Button O. B. carpenter. /^AHILL DANIEL, painter. Cahill Thos. farmer; 3J^. Cain Jas. laborer. Cameron Jas. laborer on farm ; 3. CAMERON JOHX R. Postmaster; born in Peterboro, Madison Co., N. Y., Nov. 7, 1831; came to Ottawa in Nov., 1854; married Kate A. Viets. Jan., 1866; she was born in New York city ; Mr. Cam- eron was appointed to the place he now holds, in April, 1869 ; has held that office since that time. Camp Daniel, glass cutter. Campbell C. C. retired. Campfield J. H. physician ; 50. Canty Dan. bar-tender in saloon. Caquelin A. F. carpenter. Carew Wm. H. omnibus line. Carew Jas. E. omnibus line; 4. Carew M. J. expressman; 7i . Carew Thos. J. drayman. Carey Wm. laborer. Carlin Jno. saloon ; 3. Carpenter C. C. constable. Carroll Henry, saloon ; %. Carton Jas. farmer ; Sees. 5, 10. CASH (G. X.) & CO. (G. N. & W. K. Cash.) Dealers in Books, Newspapers, and all Leading Periodicals, Stationery, Wall Paper, and everything generally kept in first-class book stores. Cash W. K. book store. Castello Jno. laborer. Catlin Chas. M. book-keeper starch factory. CATEIX THOS. I>. Secretary !and Treasurer Ottawa Glass Co.; born in Clin- ton, Oneida Co., N. Y., March 12, 1838; came to this Co. in April, 1858 ; Republi- can; Congregationalist ; married Helen C. Plant, Oct. 10, 1866 ; she was bora in Utica, N. Y., July 13, 1841 ; Mr. Catlin is Assignee of Caldwell, Clark & Co., and Secretary of the Illinois and Mississippi Telegraph Co. CATOX JOHX DEAN, E.E. D. Ex-Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Iilinois ; born in Monroe, Orange Co., N. Y., March 19, 1812; came to this Co. in 1842 ; his father,Robert Caton,was a Farmer and Quaker preacher ; had sixteen children bora to him, all of whom grew to maturity ; he died when John Dean,his fifteenth child, and twelfth son, was but three years old. The subject of this sketch came to Chicago in 1833, when that place contained but two hundred inhabitants. Here he com- menced the practice of law, and for want of better accommodations, was compelled to receive, hear and advise his clients on a log or dry goods box, or upon the river bank. With the exception of one gentle- man, who preceded him by only a few days, he was the first resident lawyer who ever brought a case into the Court of Record of Cook County. He soon after made a journey of three hundred miles, on horseback, to Granville, 111., where he was admitted to the bar of the State. The ex- posure to which he was subjected on this | trip, prostrated him with a severe illness, 360 LA 8ALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY! from which he did not recover until the close of the year. Early in January, 1834, he conducted the first United States post coach that ever went through to Ottawa, and reached its destination in safety. He was really the only man then to be found who had been over the route and knew the way. In July, 1835, Mr. Caton went to New Hartford, near Utica, N. Y., where he married, on the 29th of the same month, Laune Adelaide Sherrill, of that place. Returning to Chicago, he engaged in his profession with so much earnestness, that after a few years his health gave way, and he removed to Plainfield, 111., to recuperate his overworked brain and system. He purchased a farm of fifteen hundred acres near this place, where he followed, for a number of years, the dual profession of farmer and lawyer, which restored him to robust health and strength. In 1842, he was appointed by Gov. Carlin as Supreme Judge of the State for the winter term, being then only thirty years of age. There were nine of these judges, each holding a Circuit Court in the summer, and together constituting in the winter a General Su- preme Court. His circuit embraced twelve counties, including LaSalle, and at Ottawa, the county seat of that county, he took up his residence immediately upon his ap- pointment. In 1858, by the resignation of Chief Justice Scates, he became Chief Justice, and continued in this distin- guished capacity until 1864, when he re- signed. For nearly twenty-two years he served the State in its highest judicial tri- bunal. He still owns and manages a farm of fourteen hundred acres at Plainfield, one of the finest in Will County. Is pres- ident and principal owner of an extensive glass factory at Ottawa. Attached to his fine residence in Ottawa, is a beautiful park of about one hundred and thirty-five acres, in which he keeps deer, comprising eveiy species known to North America, and many others from foreign countries. Since retiring from his profession, in 1804, he has traveled in every section of his own country, visiting the Pacific coast three times. He has visited Europe twice, trav- eling extensively in England, Scotland, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden and Den- mark, stopping for a time at Harnnierfert, the most northern town in the world. He is author of several deservedly popular works, which do credit to his reputation as a ripe scholar and racy writer. Among some of the most noted are, "Origin of the Prairies," "American Deer," "Summer in Norway," and an exhaustive work on the "American Cervus." In 1874, he purchased a residence in Chicago, where he passes his winters, living in the summer at his beautiful home in Ottawa. There is no man in Illinois to-day, perhaps, who stands higher in the estimation of the public, as a jurist and civilian. His fame is not con- fined to his own State ; but he is widely known to both hemispheres as a scholar and an author. Cavanaugh P. brick mason. Cavarley Henry, traveling man; %. CAVARLY MRS.SARAHAO, (Daughter of Wm. and Ann Whetcroft ;) born at Annapolis, Md. ; came to this Co. in November, 1853; she married Alfred W. Cavarly, Sept. 22, 1830; he was born at East Lyme, Conn., at the head of the Connecticut River, Sept. 15, 1793 ; he died Oct. 25, 1876; he came to Edwardsville, Green Co.,HL, in 1822; soon after removed to Carrolton, 111., where he remained until he came to Ottawa, in 1853; always a prominent member of the legal profes- sion, he was one of the Committee of Attorneys who Revised the Statutes of the State in 1845 ; he was a mem- ber of the Legislature and State Sen- ate from Green Co., many terms; also served as County Judge; always taking an active interest in the welfare of his constituents; Judge Breese, of the Su- preme Court Bench, is the only attorney now living in the State who was engaged in the practice of law when he came to Green Co. ; he was a soldier in the war of 1812; he had three children: Juliana, born Sept, 8, 1831, died Aug. 9, 1874; Alfred, born Sept. 3, 1833, |died Oct. 16, 1844; one son, Henry, is still living; he was born February 14, 1836; Mrs. Cav- arly's granddaughter, Miss Fannie L. Cav- arly (daughter of Juliana Cavarly), resides with her. Chamberlain L. M. laborer. Chapman S. J. ; 30. Charlton Jno. laborer. Cheever S. W. retired merchant ; 25. Cherrier A. B. cutter in tailor shop ; 1. Childs Frank P. laborer. CHILD & PHIPPS, Dealers in Boots and Shoes ; 35 La Salle street ; Cyril C. Child is senior member of the firm, and resides in Boston, Mass. ; is a member of the Boston firm of Child & Co., Manufac- turers and Wholesale Dealers in Boots and Shoes ; Wm. T. Phipps was born in Thompson, Conn. ; came to this Co. in the spring of 1872; this firm keeps a large stock of fine, medium and common boots and shoes, which will be sold, at all times, at the lowest prices. Christman Jacob, tailor. Church J. T. grain-buyer; 21. Clair James, laborer. Clair John, carpenter. Clark Ashley, laborer. Clark H. P. painter; 1. Clark Jno. laborer. Clary Con. laborer. Clary Michael, laborer. Claus Adam, shoemaker. OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 361 Claus Ernest, shoemaker; J£. Claus Peter, gardener. Clary Win. plasterer. Clegg Jno. W. clerk. Clifford Chas. Clifford Chas. P. telegraph operator. Clifford Jas. blacksmith. Clifford Jno. H. grocery and saloon. Clifford Martin, laborer ; %. Clifford Patk. laborer. Clift Myron, Sec. 8. Collins Jno. tailor. Codding Win. C. agent of canal company. Cogswell Wm. machinist; retired. Collins Jas. laborer. Collins Michael, clerk. Colwell Geo. carpenter ; 21. Colwell Hugh, carpenter and builder ; 2. Colwell Jno. architect and builder ; 3. Colwell R. L. carpenter; 2. COEWEELr (THOMAS & HUGH) La Salle street, cor. Jackson ; Contractors, Builders, Manufacturers of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, Stairs, Stair Railing and Banisters; General Planing and Matching done to order ; they also keep a fine assortment of Builders' Hardware, Paints, Oils and Glass. Colwell Wm. B., Sr. book-keeper. Conde Piatt S. carpenter; 1. Condon D. W. omnibus driver. Condon Jno. laborer. Condon Wm. peddler. Conklin L. H. laborer. Connell M. laborer. Connell Wm. laborer. Connors Jno. laborer. Connors J. W. machinist. Connors Patk. laborer. Connors Thos. laborer. Connors Wm. laborer. Cook A. G. machinist ; 1. Cook Alphonso M. clerk. Cook Chas. clerk. Cook D. A. attorney. Cook Owen, laborer. Cooley J. R. carpenter. Cooper Peter, blacksmith. Corcoran Thos. laborer. Core F. P. blacksmith. Core Frank, laborer. Corell Frederick, tailor. Costello Edward, farmer; Sec. 8; %. Costello Jas. Costello Jas. P. blacksmith ; 1. Costello Jno. blacksmith ; 1. COUCH S. P. Manufacturer and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Collars, etc. ; born in Hartford, Conn., Sept. 9, 1826; came to this Co. in 1856; Democrat; Independ- ent; married Sarah Lees, Dec. 19, 1855; she was born in England ; they have two daughters, Rosella and Dora. Coughlin Timothy, laborer. Cowells C. H. hardware ; 2. Coy Jno. laborer. Cracraft W. S. waiter. Crane Adoniram, detective ; %. CRAKE THOS. W. D. Attorney at Law ; born in New Bedford, Mass. ; came to this Co. in 1858 ; Independent ; Protes- tant; Mr. C. was admitted to the bar, at Springfield, 111., Jan. 8, 1874. Crimmons P. D. laborer. Croak Thos. laborer. Crosby Calvin, machinest. Cross J. R. retired. Cull Michael, carpenter. Cullen Jas. blacksmith. CULLEJf & SAPP, Proprietors and Publishers of Ottawa Republican. Cullerton Jno. laborer. Cuminings G. F. teamster. Cummings Jno. teamster. Cunningham J. T. contractor and builder. Cunningham W. G. hides and leather. Curtis Wm. carpenter. Curyea C. J. stock dealer ; 10^. Cushing M. A. house mover ; 2. Cushman Zenas, agent of Gas Co. ; 2. D AGGETT W. H. harness maker. Dailey Jno. coal dealer. Daley Jas. miner. Daley Patrick, laborer. Donnaher Wm. expressman ; %. Darrack Robert, laborer. Davy Edward, coal miner. Day Harvey, proprietor Park Hotel ; %.. Deane J. W. livery ; 2. Degan Isaac, stock dealer; 10. Degan Jacob, stock dealer ; 10. Degan Samuel, stock dealer; 10. Degan Solomon, stock dealer ; 10. Degan Wm. stock dealer and butcher; 3. HEIST CHAS. Cooper and Carpenter; Lafayette St.; born in Germany, Dec. 8, 1828 ; came to this country in 1856 ; came to Ottawa in 1865 ; married Theresa Step- peg, Jan. 29, 1859 ; she was born in Ger- many, July 9, 1836 ; they have six chil- dren, Carl August, born Jan. 28, 1860; Mary A., June 21, 1862; Elizabeth, Oct. 6, 1864 ; Theresa, March 28, 1866 ; David, Jan. 362 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: 1, 1871; Charles, March 10, 1874; lost two children in infancy; Mr. D. served three years in 8th Co., 2d Regt., Kurhessen Corps, Prussia ; he is a member of Luth- eran Church and Turner Society. Delano Benton, brick mason. Delano Lucius, brick mason ; 2. Delebury Wm. cigar maker. Delehanty Wm. clerk. DENHARD CHAS. W. County Re- corder ; born in Germany, Aug. 25, 1829 ; came to this Co. in 1849; Republican; married Eliza Hittle in 1857 ; she was born in Darke Co., Ohio, Nov. 18, 1839 ; they have five children, Harry, Eva, Frank, Carl and Geo. Washington ; Mr. Denhard has been Justice ot the Peace, Township Collector, and is serving second term as County Recorder. Denkert W. H. teamster. Dennis Thos. laborer. Dennison Alvin, saloon ; %. Denneritt E. E. artist. Deveraux Ignatius, farmer ; Sec. 10 ; 3. Dewey S. E. hardware store ; 10^. Dickey Jesse, jeweler; 15. DICKEY T. EYL.E, is a native of Bourbon Co., Ky. ; graduated at Miami University, Obio, in 1831 ; came to Illinois in 1834 ; admitted to the bar in 1835 ; set- tled in Ottawa in 1838 ; commanded a Com- pany in 1st Illinois Infantry in Mexican war; on his return served four years as Judge of the Circuit Court ; resigned, and two years later moved to Chicago ; returned to Ottawa, and at breaking out of late Re- bellion organized and commanded 4th 111. Cavalry ; in 1868 was Ass't Atty. Gen'l of the United States; was candidate for Governor of Illinois on the Democratic ticket, and defeated; moved to Chicago again, and was Corporation Counsel when he was elected one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Illinois, which he now holds ; Judge Dickey has a residence in Ottawa, and considers that place his home. Dickey W. F. jeweler ; 2. Dillon Michael, laborer. BHOnEEN MICHAEL, Ticket Clerk O, R. I. & P. R. R. ; born in County of Kerry, Ireland, June, 1843 ; came to this Co. in 1864; Democrat; Catholic; married Ellen Walsh, Sept., 1866 ; she was born at same place as Mr. D., Nov. 10, 1842 ; they have five children, Timothy J., born June 19, 1867; Thomas Sept. 14, 1868; Edmund, May 20, 1870; Michael, May 11, 1873; Wm. Francis, Nov. 10, 1876. Dlaquean Eloi, farmer ; Sec. 3 ; 3. Donohue Dennis, laborer. Donlavy Frank, clerk. Donehue Timothy, laborer. Doolan Jno. laborer. Doolan Stephen, teamster. Doolan Thos. laborer. Doren Justin, carpenter ; 2. Dougherty Barnard, carpenter. Dougherty Jas. laborer. Dougherty Michael, laborer. Downey Jno. laborer. Downey Jno. E. laborer. Downey Jno. E. saloon. Downey Michael, laborer. Downey Patrick, laborer. Downey Thos. laborer. Downey Wm. laborer. Downing John H. farm laborer. Downing Thos. laborer. DRALLE GEORGE, Dealer in Gro- ceries, Flour, Feed and Provisions, La- Salle St., cor. Superior ; born in Germany, May 24, 1827 ; came to Ottawa in 1855 ; married Catherine Luke ; she was born in Germany ; they have five children, Anna, Henry, Maggie, Katie and Mary ; Mr. D. is a member of the German Benevolent Society. Drewitt G. A. laborer. Drewitt J. W. attorney. Driefuss Samuel, meat market; 12^. Driscoll Daniel, laborer. Driscoll Timothy, laborer. Druitt John H. attorney. Dubner Henry, barber. Duckett W. R. coal miner. Dudley Robert, shoemaker. DUFFEE PATRICK, Farmer; Sec. 13 ; born in Galloway Co., Ireland, March, 1810; came to this Co. in 1837; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $10,000; came to this country in his youth ; lived in New York city six years, then came and settled on the place where he now resides, and is now reaping the benefit of his early labors ; married Ellen Martin, of Galloway Co., Ireland, in New York city, 1847; have eight children, John, Mary Ann, Thomas, Ellen, Michael, Julia, Jane and William. Duffy Lawrence, laborer. Dufiy Mark, machinist. Duffy Patrick, laborer. Dufner Fidele, shoemaker; %. Dumbach V. H. drug clerk. Dumphy Michael, laborer. Duner H. F. laborer. Dunlevy Francis. Dunn Daniel, laborer. Dunn Edward, laborer. Dunn Wm. laborer. Dunnivan Jas. laborer. OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 363 Dunnivan John, cooper; 1. DUNPHY J. E. Telegraph Operator and Clerk C, R. I. & P. R- R- ; born in New Haven, Conn., Oct. 16, 1855 ; came to this Co. in 1857; Independent; Catholic. Dwyer Daniel, laborer. Dwyer Dennis, laborer. Dwyer Jno. brick-maker. Dwyer Jno. laborer. Dwyer Martin, laborer. Dwyer Michael, moulder. Dwyer Patrick, laborer. Dwyer W. M. clerk. DYER REUBEN F. Physician and Surgeon ; office cor. LaSalle and Madison sts. ; born in Strong, Maine, Jan. 29, 1833; came to Ottawa in 1855; married Miss S. A. Goodrich, July 29, 1857; she was born in Harvard, Mass., Aug. 31, 1841; they have two children, Ralph B., born July 23, 1859, and Edgar G., April 29, 1866 ; grad- uated from American Medical College, Cincinnati, Ohio, class of 1855 ; he is a member of the Illinois State Medical So- ciety; Methodist; Republican. During the late rebellion he served one year as Captain of Co. K, 20th I. V. I. ; resigned and entered the service as Regimental Sur- geon 104th I. V. I. at close of war ; he was Acting Medical Director of 14th Army Corps. ■ AMES L. H. banker and capitalist; 150. E Easterline Joseph, laborer. Ebersol D. S. gunsmith; 11^. Ebert Henry, clerk. Ebert Win. ice cream parlors ; 1. Edgecomb R. E. harness-maker; *£. Edgecomb Albert H. harness-maker. Edwards Alonzo, farmer ; Sec. 17 ; 13. Edgar Michael, cigar-maker. Egan Peter, livery ; 2. Egan Thos. cigar-maker. Ehly Adam, farmer ; 3. Ehly Anthony, carpenter. Ehman John, carpenter. Eichelberger Daniel, retired merchant ; 4%, Eichelberger Henry, cooper ; 3. Eienhith Jno. farmer; Sec. 6. Eldridge Geo. S. lawyer ; 10. Elias Geo. laborer. Emerick Wm. farmer ; Sec. 7 ; 2. Emery Julius, farmer ; 4%. Enrich Gottlieb, tailor. Eppler Frank, machinist. Erb Fred, saloon. Ericson Eric, wagon-maker ; 2. EUSTIS SAMIJEE E. Manufac- turer of Cutlery, Western Cutlery Works ; born in Jay, Franklin Co., Me., Nov. 28, 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1858 ; Republi- can; married Eleanor Randle, Dec. 20, 1868 ; she was born in Devonshire, Eng- land, June 24, 1849; they have four children, Fannie May, Elizabeth Ann, Charles Henry, and Carrie Louise; Mr. Eustis served three years in Co. A, 64th I. V. I.; enlisted July 20, 1862 ; mustered out July 20, 1865. Eyster Samuel, machinist. Eyster Wm. S. laborer. v AIVORE^H. restaurant; 2. Farnsworth David, carriage-maker ; 2. Farrell Mike, laborer. Faulstick Fred, retired. Faulstick Henry, harness-maker; %. Faust Gabriel, wagon shop ; 2. Feeney Jno. boot-maker ; 2. Feehan Patrick, laborer. Fellows B. B. retired. Fellows Wm. H. clerk. Felt Samuel, carpenter. Fennell Joseph, teamster. Fenton Timothy, carpenter. Ferriter John, laborer. Ferriter Michael, laborer. Ferriter Patrick, laborer. Fiddler August, traveling agent. Fierborn Christopher, laborer. Finn M. J. laborer. Finerety Francis, blacksmith. Finnerty James, laborer. Finnell John, laborer ; %. Fisher A. A. Justice of the Peace ; 3. Fisher Chas. F., U. S. Expressjsrnployee. Fisher Frank A. attorney at law. Fiske F. L. merchant tailor ; 10. Fiske James, laborer. Fisther G. H. P. cigar-maker. Fitzgerald — , farmer ; Sec. 4 ; 10. Fitzgerald John, laborer. Fitzgerald Patrick, farmer. Fitzgerald Thos. E. laborer. Flannagan James,^ laborer. Flannagan John, laborer. Flannigan Martin, blacksmith. Flannigan Michael, laborer. FEE3IINO J AS. H. Attorney at Law ; born in Adams Tp., LaSalle Co., 111. ; Republican; Congregational; Mr. Flem- ing was admitted to the bar, Jan., 1876. FLICK MRS. FREDERICA, Dealer in Groceries, Flour and Provisions ; cor. Columbus and Superior Sts. ; she was born near Freiberg, Germany,May 23, 1846 ; came to this country in 1852; married 364 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Philip Flick, April 27, 1864; he died Dec. 1, 1873 ; two children, Julia L., born March 1, 1865, and Carrie H. F., Oct. 27, 1871 ; Mrs. F. owns house and two lots, valued at $3,000 ; she is a member of the Lutheran church. Flynn Dennis, laborer. Flynn Edward, clerk. Flynn James, plasterer. Flynn James, laborer. Flynn John F. laborer. Flynn Morris, laborer. Ftynn P. J. clerk for grain buyer. Flynn Thos., Sr., plasterer. Flynn Thos., Jr., laborer. Flynn Thos., Jr., plasterer. Foley James, blacksmith. Foley John, laborer. Foley Thomas, moulder. Foley Timothy, laborer. Forbes C. M. druggist; 5. Forbes Geo. A. clerk. Forbes Thos. A. druggist ; 5. FORCE CHAS. H. Retired Clergy- man ; engaged largely in Farming, Horti- cultural pursuits, etc.; he was born in Morristown, N . J., Oct. 22, 1823 ; came to Ottavia, Jan. 26, 1856; married Charlotte Noble, Sept. 19, 1849; she was born in Middletown, Conn., April 5, 1831; Mr. Force officiated as Presbyterian clergy- man fifteen years; preached one year at North Providence, R. I., five years at Una- dilla, Otsego Co., N. Y., and nine years in Ottawa; he is President of the Ottawa Manufacturing Co., also Director and Sec- retary of the Ottawa and Vermillion Macadamized Road Co. ; was Presidant of the Western Cutlery Co. ; was Director of the Ottawa Glass Co., etc. ; was also senior member of the contracting firm of C. H. Force & Co., who built the Fox River Val- ley R. R. from Geneva to Streator. Ford Frank E. music dealer. Ford James, laborer. Ford James, Sec. 3 ; 4. Ford John, laborer. Ford M. laborer. Ford Michael, Sec. 3; 3. Formhals Joseph, wagon-maker ; 3. Formhals Michael, saloon ; 10. Formhals Win. wagon-maker; 2. Forrester Chris, gardener. Foster Amasa, sewing machine agent; 2. Foster Azariah, retired. Foster Frank, retired. Foster Janus. Fowler Chase, attorney at law; l / z . Fowler Win. cigar-maker ; %. Fox James, laborer. Frank A. clothing house ; 5. Fredman W. F. grocer ; %. Freeman A. G. carpenter. FRENCH ALBERTO CHES- TERFIELD, (son of Benjamin Brown French) Attorney at Law ; born in China, Wyoming Co., N. Y., July 13, 1846; came to Waltham, in this Co., April 29, 1851; Republican; Presbyterian; graduated in practical course from Aurora Institute in 1865 ; was a Farmer and School Teacher at alternate intervals, until April 7, 1873, at which time he commenced reading law in the office of Dickey, Boyle & Richol- son; continued with them until June 4, 1875, when he was admitted to the bar at Mt. Vernon, 111. ; since that time he has been engaged in the practice of his pro- fession in Ottawa; he married Miss Jane Pilson, Sept. 5, 1876 ; she was born at New- castle-upon-Tyne, England, Sept. 2, 1849. Fribs John, laborer. Frink Wm. stone cutter. Frischauf Frank, plasterer. Freishimer Geo. barber ; 2. Frohs Mike, gardener; 3^. Frost Albert, clerk. Frost Frank, painter; %. Frost John, glass blower. Fry W. C. plasterer. Fuchs Geo. W. ice creamery ; 2. Fuchs J. G. retired. FUJfKE AJfM CHRISTINA, born in Germany, April 6,1856; Baptist; owns three lots and buildings, valuation $2,500; Miss Wilhelm married Mr. An- thony Funke, in Germany, in 1854; he enlisted in Co. I, 138th I. V. I., was ap- pointed Corporal by Col. J. W. Goodwin in 1864 ; served to the end of the war, and was honorably discharged ; seven children living and two deceased; Eliza, born Oct. 1, 1855, died July 4, 1864 ; Lizzie, Dec. 26, 1857 ; George, Oct. 4, 1859 ; Lena, Dec. 6, 1861 ; Peter, Nov. 26, 1863 ; Charley, Jan. 4, 1865; Rose, April 6, 1867; Wilhelm, Aug. 1, 1869; Henry O, April 1, 1871, died Sept. 14, 1872 ; Mr. Funke was sun struck in 1871, which caused heart disease ; was sick for two years, and at last dropsy set in and caused his death ; his remains rest at the Ottawa Cemetery, where his two children are also buried ; Mr. F. selected the text for his funeral, which can be found in Phil. 1, 23. Furlough Wm. cigar maker. Furniss H. H. architect; 1. Fyfe Geo. sickle shop; 1. GAGEL LOUIS, Dealer in Marble, and Prop. Gen. Marble and Limestone Works; born in Baden, Germany, June 18, 1830 ; came to this Co. in 1864 ; married OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 365 Clara Brown, April 19, 1854 ; she was born in Baden, Germany ; eight children. Gallagher Frank, laborer. Gallop Wm. shoemaker. Galvin J as. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; 5. Galvin Peter, farmer ; 3. Galvin Thos. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; 5. Galvin Wm. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; 10%. GALVIN WM. H. cor. Main and Clinton Sts. ; Wagon Mfgr., Horse Shoer and Blacksmith ; general jobbing promptly attended to ; born in Medford, Mass., Oct. 4, 1833 ; came to this place in 1849 ; mar- ried Maria Coffey in April, 1871 ; she was born in Lamont, 111 ; two children, Helen, born Aug. 18, 1872, and Mary Agnes, Oct. 30, 1875 ; he served one year as Artificer in Co. M, Coggswell Battery, and served two years in Co. B, 8th Regt. Vet. Res. Corps ; when mustered out was acting Lieut, and Commissary Sergt. of the Provost Guard at Camp Douglas, Chicago; he was wounded on or about the 28th or 29th of Jan., 1862 ; he is a member of W. H. Wal- lace Post G. A. R. ; he is prepared to do all kinds of first-class mfgr. or repairing in the wagon line. Gartman Wm. carpenter. Gaul Jacob, furniture; J£. Gaul P. gardener. Gavin Thos. laborer. (JAY J. G. Mfgr. of Carriages and Wagons; born in Pittsfield, Mass., Dec. 11, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1847 ; Republi- can ; Congregationalist ; married Ann M. Aldrich, May 18, 1851 ; she was born at Warsaw, Hancock Co., 111. ; died April 26, 1865; four children, all living; Simeon G., Willard, Frederick M. and Joseph W. ; present wife was Mrs. Olive W. Ashley, married Nov. 21, 1873; she was born in Chicopee, Mass ; one child, Nellie Marion. Gedney H. lives with father. GBDXEY HENRY E. Sec. 4; born in Cincinnati, O., Sept. 3, 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1844 ; Republican ; Protestant ; owns city property worth $10,000. Geduldig John R. boarding and saloon. Gehring Godhard, druggist; 10. Gehring Urban, retired. Geiger Gabriel, white-washer. Gerding Fred, farmer, lives with father. Gerding H. farmer ; Sec. 18 ; 5. Gergen Geo. tinsmith. Gibbs A. E. dentist; 2. Gibler Frank, glass factory. GIBSON THEODORE C. member of Firm of Ottawa _ Coffin and Furniture Mfgr. Co. ; born Sept. 5, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1840; married Susan S. Sam- ple, Feb. 5, 1856 ; she was born in Salem, O., April 11, 1833 ; he served in Mexican War in 1847, 1st 111. Regt., commanded by Col. Newby ; served in late Rebellion as Capt. of Co. H, 11th I. V. I., three months Regt., from April 23, 1861, to July 23, 1861 ; re-enlisted Sept. 23, 1861, and raised Co. B, 53d I. V. I. ; was commissioned as Major of 53d Regt., Jan. 1, 1862; resigned Aug. 23, 1862 ; in 1863 he represented this district in the Legislature. Gilbert H. T. attorney-at-law. Gillen Hugh, retired. GIEEEN H. J. (Successor to Reddick & Gillen) No. 1 Reddick Block; born in Ireland in 1842; came to this Co. in 1853; married Miss L. M. Mehan, May 8, 1873 ; she was bom in Herkimer, Herkimer Co., N.Y. ; one child, Wm. Reddick, born Nov. 16, 1874. Gillman John, machinist. GEIMAN CHARLES H. Attorney at Law ; born in East Windom, Conn. ; came to this Co. in 1840 ; has held the office of County Judge ; was elected twice to the office of County Commissioner, and elected member of the County Court in 1848. Gilman W. H. painter. Gilmore John, laborer. GEEIUI ERNST, P. O. Block, cor. La Salle and Jefferson Sts. ; Barber and Hair Dresser; born in Germany, Oct. 26, 1835; came to N.Y. city in 1 851 ; came to Ottawa in 1858; married Frederika Wolf in 1862; she was born in Germany ; eight children, Henry, born May 14, 1863; Adam, 1864; Katie, 1865 ; Louisa, 1867 ; Minnie, 1868 ; Ernst, Jr., 1870; George, 1872; Frederick, 1874 ; he is a member of Lessing Lodge, No. 376, I. O. O. F.; owns 135 acres land in Bruce Tp., this Co., and house and lot in Ottawa." GEEOI JACOB, No. 6 La Salle St.; Saloon ; residence on Main street, east side Fox River bridge ; born in Germany, Nov. 28, 1829 ; came to N.Y. in 1849, to Ottawa in 1856; married Katnerina Lehr, Oct. 29, 1859; six children living, Lizzie, Philip, Jacob, Jr., Mary and Charles; lost two, Ernst and one infant ; is a member of the German Benevolent Society, and of Lessing Lodge, I.O.O.F. Glover C. C. clerk in P.O. Godfrey H. M. physician ; 5. Godfrey Phil, grocer; 3}i. Gondolph H. harness shop ; 1. Gooding Frank. Gorman John, laborer. Goslin Lewis, meat market; }£. Goswilder P. machinist. Grace Michael, laborer. Graham Jas. F. clerk; y z . Graham W. J. clerk; >£. Green O. W. painter. Gregg David R. milliner ; 1. 366 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Gretencord H. farmer; Sec. 8. GRETEXCORD JACOB, Tailor; Sec. 4 ; born in Prussia, April 18, 1823 ; came to the U.S. in 1849, and to this Co. in 1852 ; Democrat ; Catholic ; owns 80 acres land, value $6,500 ; came to New Orleans and lived three years there, following his trade; then to Ottawa, following his trade here till 1870; has been living on his farm for seven years, still working at tailoring ; married Catharine Brandham, of Fredre- drop, Prussia, in Ottawa, June 27, 1852; thirteen children, eight living; Henry, Francis, Catherine, Joseph, Mary, Fran- cisca, Herman and Albert. Gretencord G. farmer; Sec. 4; 6. Griffith E. B. clerk. Griffith W. J. painter. Griggs Allen, clerk; y z . ttRIGGS E. Y. Druggist and Book- seller; born in Baltimore, Md., Oct. 24, 1820; came to this Co. in 1849; Repub- lican; Independent; married Mary T. Barnett, Aug. 7, 1847; she was born in Louisville, Ky., May 7, 1827; four chil- dren, Livie B., Allen G., Oakley and Clarence. Griggs Oakley, clerk; ]/ 2 . Grosnen Jere, Teamster. Groskerth Daniel, blacksmith. GROSS JOHX, 20 and 21 LaSalle St. ; Bookbinder, Blank Book Mnfg., and Cigar Box and Paper Box Mnfg. ; work guaran- teed and done at as low price as can be procured in Chicago and elsewhere ; mar- ried Mary E. Higbee, Aug. 5, 1871 ; she was born in Eastport, Me., March 11, 1852; one child living, Charles, born May 27, 1872; lost one, Eliza, who died July 3, 1863, aged six months. Gukle Fred, shoemaker. Gunry Andrew, stone cutter. H kAS ADAM, cooper; 1. Haberlin August, hardware ; 4. Haberlin John, hardware; 4. Haberly Christ, hotel ; 3. Hackett Edw. laborer. HA£B£RLE CHRISTIAN, Pro- prietor Washington House, Saloon and Boarding House; No. 143 Main St.; born in Germany, Feb. 13, 1834 ; came to Otta- wa in 1854 ; married Paulina Moessner, Oct. 14, 1858 ; she was born in Germany ; they have three children living: John, born Feb. 6, I860; Christian, Feb. 24, 1861, and Caroline, Sept. 7, 1866; lost one child, Paulina, born Sept. 7, 1862; died Feb., 1865 ; Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of Lutheran church ; Mr. H. is a member of Benevolent Society and Lessing Lodge. Hagendonner Michael, glass-blower. HAHX C. Carriage and Wagon Manu- facturer ; cor. Clinton and Jackson Sts. ; born in Germany, March 17, 1829 ; came to this Co. May 22, 1850; Republican; Independent; married Mary A. Marsh, April 4, 1854; she was born in Germany, July 21, 1836; they have eight children, Sophie, Charles, Lizzie, Menay, Katie, Albert, Emma and Edward ; Mr. Halm is a member of Lessing Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 326. HAJLIi DAVIR M. Agent O, R. I. & P. R. R. ; born in Ottawa, 111., Sept. 21, 1840; Republican; Independent; married Miss Melissa J. Kibby, June 13, 1876. Hall P. A. clerk ; %. HallW. B. clerk ,%. Halpin Tim, laborer. Hamilton Andrew. Hamilton Hugh, mnfr. agl. impts. ; 25. Hamilton John, laborer. Hamm J. D. clerk. HAMMALE J. B. Dealer in Grocer- ies, Flour, Feed and Provisions; cor. Sycamore and Jefferson Sts. ; born in Al- sace, France, Aug. 12, 1818 ; came to Otta- wa, Oct. 12, 1847; he was married in Alsace, to Mary M. Denet, Sept. 15, 1845 ; she was born in same place as her hus- band, March 29, 1823; they have six chil- dren living : Joseph Leander, born May 10, 1846; Julius L., June 24, 1850; Julia L., Sept. 3, 1852 ; Justine Lucille, April 20, 1859 ; and Alice Ida, Feb. 15, 1861 ; lost one daughter, Josephine Lydia, born April 22, 1857, and died 23d of same month ; Mr. Hammale was Alderman of Sixth Ward in 1857. Hammond Mike, laborer. Hansman Jos. gardener and saloon ; 1. Hapeman D. prop. Free Trader; 15. HARD CHESTER, Physician and Pension Surgeon ; born in Mt. Morris, N. Y., Feb. 8, 1829; came to this Co. in 1850; Republican; Congregational; married Miss Amanda S. King, at Aurora, 111., March 13, 1850 ; she w y as born in Elmira, N. Y. ; they have one son living, Albert W., born May 18, 1855 ; Burton K., born April 30, 1860; drowned while bathing in the Illinois river, July, 1877; lost one daughter, G. Virginia, born Aug. 10, 1853, died Aug., 1854. Harden W. W. painter; J£. Harford Thos. Sec. 6. Harner J. W. laborer. Harrington J. M. watchman. Harrington J. W. private watchman. Harrington Robt. policeman. Harris Justus, city marshal. HARRIS J. R. Manufacturer of Mill Machinery; Mill-stone dressing a spec- ialty; born in Auburn, Penn., May 15, 1835 ; came to this Co. Oct. 12, 1856 ; Re- OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 367 publican; married Ettie E. Schoonover, March 8, 1862 ; she was born in Lock Ber- lin, Wayne Co., N. Y., Sept. 3, 1842 ; they have four children : Marion Everett, born Jan. 15, 1863; James Vernon, Dec. 7, 1867; Forrest G., Aug. 23, 1870; Clyde, Jan. 17, 1873 ; served three years in Co. H, 41st Penn. Vol. ; mustered ouf May 25, '65. HARRIS DR. J. O. Real Estate and Insurance Agent; born in Liverpool, Onondaga Co., N. Y., Sept. 13, 1828 ; came to Ottawa, Aug., 1852 ; Democrat ; Episco- pal; married Mary Alice Merwin, Nov. 1, 1855; they have rive children : Alice Ger- trude, Vernon Clarence, Washington Irv- ing, Leon Louis and Marion Maud. The Doctor was Assistant Surgeon of the 53d I. V. I. thirteen months ; was Surgeon in charge of 100-Day Regt., while in camp at Ottawa; he was Post Surgeon at La Grange, Tenn., and at Bolivar, Tenn ; was Secretary of LaSalle Co. Agricultural Society five years ; he is Secretary of Otta- wa Mineral Spring Co., and Secretary of Ottawa Building Association; has acted in that capacity since organization in 1871 ; he was Grand Patriarch of Grand Encampment of Illinois I. O. O. F., in 1868 ; in ! 1869 and 1870, he was a member of the Grand Lodge of the U. S. The Doctor is extensively engaged in the Real Estate business, being the leading man in that business in the Co. He is agent for several Railroad Companies in Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, etc., besides dealing largely in city and country lots and lands. Is Notary Public. Agent for several steamship lines ; tickets to and from all boints in Europe for sale: also railway tickets to the West and South. He represents some of the best Insurance Companies in the country. Makes collec- tions, etc. Office on Main St., opposite Court House. Hart Chas. laborer. Hart Fred, laborer. Hart Jas. laborer. Hartman Chas. W. mechanic. Hartman Gust, cabinet-maker. Hartman John H. cabinetmaker. Harvey Chas. attorney at law. Harvey M. marble works. Hathaway E. C. nurseryman ; 15. Hathaway J. C. physician ; 3. Hathaway Stephen, grain buyer; 1. Hatzner Henry, cigar-maker. Hayes Mike, laborer. Hayes Pat'k, nurseryman ; 5. Hayne W. harness shop ; 3. HEEU AN D. & CO. Dealers in Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, and Groceries; D. Heenan was born in Canada; came to this Co. in 1866; M. J. Finlen was born in Canada ; came to this Co. in 1866 ; John Flanagan was born in Ireland ; came to this Co. in 1852. Heenan Wm. merchant. Heidenrick Jacob, out of business. Heiser Jacob, gardener ; 2. Henehan Jas. laborer. Henehan Peter, laborer. Henerey Wm. P. capitalist; 12. Hendricks John E. cigar-maker. Henifen M. laborer. Hensler Geo. carpenter. Hensler V. carpenter. Hentrick Carl, sign painter. HENERY WM. P. Capitalist, Money Loaner and Dealer in Real Estate ; born in Ireland, in 1841 ; came to Springfield, O., when four years of age; came to Otta- wa in 1853 ; married Lizzie M. Robson, June 5, 1865 ; she was born in LaSalle Co. ; they have two children : Minnie O, born Aug. 16, 1867 ; and Lizzie M., Sept., 1870; Mr. and Mrs. Henery are members of the Catholic church ; Mr. H. is a mem- ber of the Father Matthew Total Absti- nence Society. HERRSTER FREDERICK, Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes ; No. 2 Court St., Cheever Block; born in Ger- many, July 25, 1839 ; came to Chicago in 1856; came to Ottawa in 1865; married Anna Nusbaum, June 5, 1860; she was born in Germany; they have seven chil- dren : Ferdinand, Amelia, AVilliam, Oscar, Hattie, Arthur and Edward ; Mr. Webster is a Lutheran. Herford Thos. capitalist; 20. HESS A. & CO. Cigar Manufacturers, and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Cigars, Tobacco, etc. ; No. 131 Main St. ; A Hess was born in Germany, July 26, 1843; came to Ottawa in 1867; married Caroline Ostreicher, July 28, 1872; they have two children, Minnie and Julius; Mr. H. is a member of Lessing Lodge, I. O. O. F., Humboldt Masonic Lodge, and Lodge No. 180, Bnae Berith I. O.B.B. ; B. Hess was born in Germany, in 1841 ; came to Ottawa in 1869; married Teressa Strausser; they have one child, Maud. Hess Benj. cigar manufacturer ; 5. Hess Chas. B. real estate. HESS EOUIS, Proprietor of Bakery and Ice Cream Parlors, and Dealer in Confectionery, etc. ; cor. LaSalle and Jef- ferson Sts. ; born in Germany, Dec. 25, 1833; came to Buffalo, N. Y., in 1853; came to Ottawa, Oct. 4, 1856; married Catherine Kramer, April 25, 1859; she was born in Germany; they have two child- ren : Louis W., born Feb. 8, 1861 ; and Emma M, Jan. 13, 1867; lost one child, Mena; Mr. H. is a member of Lessing Lodge,and Iffland Encampment, I.O.O.F. ; also a member of Turner Society. 368 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Hewes Wm. machinist. HILL. JOHN J. (Hill & Formhals); Manufacturer of Lumber and Spring Wagons, Buggies, etc. ; No. 95 Main St., near Fox River bridge ; born in Germany, June 24, 1834 ; came to Chicago in 1853 ; came to Ottawa in 1861 ; married Minnie Setzka, Jan. 7, 1861 ; she was born in Ger- many; they have six children living: Emma L., Minnie, Hattie, Louis, Edith Mr. Hill O. O. F. and Frank ; lost three children ; is a member of Lessing Lodge, I Hillard John, flour and feed ; 2. Hoban John, grocer and saloon ; 5. Hoban Wm. clerk. HobartE. S. dentist; 2. Hodkinson C. laborer. Hodkinson Henry, carpenter. Hoes J. V. A. capitalist ; 20. HOFFMAN ASA J. Clerk and? Co. Treasurer; born in Peru, LaSalle Co., 111., Oct. 7, 1838; Democrat; Independent; married Frances Raymond, Oct. 11, 1864; she was born in Peru, Oct. 11, 1842 ; they have six children: John R., Mabel, Eve- line, Willie A., Arthur and one infant. Hogaboon Geo. laborer. HOLLECKER DONAT, Proprie- tor Saloon and Retail Dealer in Wines and Liquors ; No. 7 Court street ; born in Alsace, France, May 7, 1828 ; came to this country in 1845 ; came to Ottawa in 1846 ; enlisted in Co. I, 1st 111. Regt., and served one year in the Mexican War; married Hannah Blust, in 1855 ; she died in the fall of 1860 ; married Anna Blust, Nov., 1861 ; she was born in Philadelphia ; three children by first marriage ; only one liv- ing, Josephine M. ; he has had five chil- dren by present marriage ; one deceased ; the living are, Hattie, George D., Carrie, and Edward ; Mr. Hollecker is a member of the French Mutual Benevolent Society. HOLMES HENRY, Ice Dealer; born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Nov. 16, 1840; came to this Co. eighteen years ago; married Nellie Cummings, Jan. 31, 1861 ; she was born in Watertown, N. Y. ; they have two children living: George, born Oct. 29, 1864; Mary, Dec. 4, 1869 ; they have lost three children, Flora Belle, Henry, and one infant; Mr. Holmes served three years in Co. A, 53d I. V. I. ; was Corporal. Holmes Jno. ice business ; 3. Holmes R. W. circuit clerk. Holohan Thos. laborer. Hook C. H. ex-circuit clerk; 10. Hopkins H. W. physician; 10. Hopple Jno. N. stock dealer; 3. HORN THEODORE, Contractor and Builder; cor. Main and Clinton sts. ; born in Germany, April 28, 1837 ; came to Ottawa in 1852; married to Bibiane Klotz, Sept. 8, 1856 ; they have eight chil- dren, Charles, Hattie, Emil, Theodore, Jr., Oscar, Emma, George, and Otto ; Mr. H. served two years and eight months in Co. I, 24th I. V. L; was Orderly Sergeant; he is a member of Turner Society and of In- dustrial Lodge No. 20, A. O. U. W. Horner Jno. laborer. Horner Jose,. laborer. Hosforcl Jno. H. retired farmer ; 10. Hossack A. retired ; 2. HOSSACK. H. L. Dealer in all kinds of Grain; born in Yankee Settlement, Will Co., 111., April 27, 1842; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Republican ; married Medora Tuttle, June 27, 1866 ; she was born in Camden, Oneida Co., N.Y., Sept. 30, 1850; they have three children, Emma Delight, Fannie Bell, and Henry Lens, Jr. ; Mr. H. was Capt. Co. I, 138th I. V. I., 100 days Regt.; enlisted June 21, 1864; mustered out Oct. 14, 1864. Hossack J. A. grain dealer ; 15. Hossack Lawrence, painter. Howard Wm. laborer. Howe Ira B. horse trainer ; 3^- ROWLAND HENRY A. Lawyer; born in Palmyra, N. Y., Aug. 24, 1840; came to this Co. in 1842 ; Democrat ; owns 220 acres of land, value $15,400 ; married Miss Ella Louise Clark, May 27, 1862, who was born June 6, 1840, at Ottawa, 111. ; five children, Ida Louise, Edwin Al- len, Henry Newton, Maud Morrison, Clar- ence Clark ; Ida Louise died Oct. 10, 1864. Hoxie C. W. clerk. Huff O.W. capitalist; 13. Hughes A. L. clerk. Hughes Jno. farmer ; Sec. 6. Hughes M. laborer. Hughes Saml. Sec. 6. Hughes Saml. farmer; Sec. 6. Hughes Wm. moulder. HULL O. V. Hats, Caps, Furs and Gents' Furnishing Goods ; born in Oswego Co., N. Y., May 16, 1840 ; came to this Co. in 1858; Democrat; Independent; married Alice A. Copper, Jan. 29, 1867 ; she was born in the Parish of St. Mary, La., Feb. 17, 1844; they have two children: Mollie Able, born Sept. 21, 1868; Willie H., May 15, 1872. HULL W. H. Dealer in Dry Goods and Carpets ; born in Sauquoit, Oneida Co., N. Y., Oct. 11, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1855. Hundt E. harness maker. Hunsberger S. H. grocer ; 3. Hunter Geo. H. clerk. Huntsman Xavier, sexton of cemetery ; 1. Huston C. J. brick mason; 1. Huston Jas. M. bricklayer. Huston Jno. brick mason. OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 369 Huttinger J. carpenter. I RION PAUL, Jr., grocery and saloon ; %. Irion Paul, Sr., grocery and saloon ; 5. IRION MRS. C. O. Bakery; Sec. 10; P. O. Ottawa ; born in Aslangan, Witten- berg, Europe, May 7, 1820; came to this State in 1854; owns 2% acres of land in city limits, valued at $2,500, and other town lots ; Mrs. C. G. Irion is still carry- ing on the bakery business at her place, and has retained possession of her prop- erty and raised her family since her hus- baud's death ; married to the late C. G. Irion, a native of Besigkeim, Ger., in 1854, who died Jan. 19, 1872; her maiden name was Christina Kamngott; has two chil- dren, Henry, born Feb. 24, 1857, and Pau- lina, Dec. 26, 1865. JACKSON GILES W. Supt. of County House; 10. Jacobs Henry, dyer. Jacobs Jacob, stock dealer ; 5. Jaeger Joseph, baker. Jekyll Geo. carpenter; 5. Jennings Stephen, news dealer. Jessup Wm. T. expressman ; %. Johnson Jas. S. tailor. Johnson Joseph, hostler. Johnston Jas. B. City Attorney ; 3. Jones Benj. F. carpenter. Jones D. P. attorney; 5. JONES H. W. Manufacturer of Car- riages, Buggies, and Spring Wagons; manufactory on cor. of Clinton and Jack- son streets. Jones Richard, glass blower. Jones Wm. glass blower. Jordan A. L. cashier ; 3. Jordan Allen, plow manufacturing; 3. JORDAN RICHARD C. Cashier National City Bank; born in Hudson, N. Y., March 15, 1840 ; came to Ottawa Oct. 7, 1861. Joy Jno. laborer. K ALARKEY MICHAEL, laborer. Kannaugh Jas. machinist. Kapulski Julius, shoemaker; *^. Kastler Lewis, mechanic. KEAT1NU JOHN :T. Proprietor City Hotel; La Salle street, near canal bridge; born in Ireland, Jan. 6, 1846; came to Ottawa in 1847; married Ellen Shields, Aug. 12, 1873 ; she was born in Penn. ; they have one child, Thomas F., born May 24, 1876. Keating Nicholas, laborer. Keating Robt. laborer. Keefe Jno. laborer. Keefe Michael, laborer. Keefe Wm. laborer. Kehl Jno. T. laborer. KEI3I MARTIN, Saloon and Farm- ers' Hotel ; good stabling for horses ; Main street, at Fox River Bridge ; born in Ger- many, Aug. 5, 1836 ; came to Ottawa in 1859; married Eliza Gebauer, Oct. 1, 1865; she was born in Germany; they have four sons, Gustaf, Adam, George, and Hermann ; Mr. Keim served three years and three months in Co. I, 24th I. V. I. ; was Color Bearer ; he is a member of Les- sing Lodge I. O. O. F., Turner Society, and German Benevolent Society. Kelley B. Thos. laborer. Kelley Daniel, laborer. Kelley Jas. stone mason. Kelley Jas. teamster. Kelley Jas. laborer. Kelley Jas. B. laborer. Kelley Jno. W. Commissioner Highways ; 5. Kelley Martin, laborer. Kelley Michael, laborer. Kelley T. C. laborer. Kelley Thos. retired. Kelley Wm,' painter ; %. Kendall F. A. clerk. Kendricks Thos. blacksmith ; 2%. Kennedy Jas. stone mason. Kennedy Jno. laborer. Kennedy Jno. retired ; 2. KENNEDY CAPT. THOMAS, Proprietor of Marquette House; corner Columbus and Marquette streets ; born in County of Tipperary, Ireland; came to this country in 1851 ; came to Ottawa in 1852; married Julia Ryan, Oct. 10, 1864; she was born in same place as Mr. K. ; they have three children living : John T., born Dec. 5, 1867; Ellen, June 5, 1869; Mary A., Oct. 17, 1872; lost two children, James P. and one infant; Capt. K. served in army four years and nine months, from Sept. 25, 1861, to Feb. 10, 1866; was Sergt. Co. A, 64th I. V. I.; Capt. Co. G, 110th U. S. Colored Infantry; he was Asst. Q. Master on Gen. G. M. Dodge's staff, until after the fall of Atlanta ; then he was as- signed to duty with Col. Jewell, Q. M. on Gen. Frank Blair's staff-; was relieved on his own application, and afterwards served as Asst. in Pioneer Corps, with Gen. John M. Corse, until they passed review in Washington, in June, 1865 ; the Capt. was always a staunch Abolitionist. Kennedy Thos. laborer. Kenney Jno. laborer. Kenney Patk. laborer. Kennivan Mich, coal dealer. 370 LA SALLE COUNTY DIBEOTOBY: Kerchoff Chris, tailor. KER8TE CHRISTIAN, Wine, Liquor and Beer Saloon ; 48 Madison St. ; born in Germany, Dec. 9, 1836 ; came to Ottawa in November, 1860; married Her- mena Anrens, May 20, 1865; they have three children living, Henry, born April 12, 1866 ; Charles, May 12, 1871 ; and Chris- tian, Jr., June 20, 1875 ; lost two children, Annie, born Aug. 20, 1868, died Jan. 20, 1873 ; Frederick died in 1873, aged three months; Mr. K. is a member of Lessing Lodge, I. O. O. F., German Benevolent Society, etc. Keyser H. F. tailor. Kiern Martin, saloon. Killiam Edward, laborer. King A. E. planing mill ; 1. King Fred. J. mechanic. King Henry, pump maker; 1. King H. C. King James H. pump maker. King S. E. capitalist; 20. Kinne Patrick, grocer ; 5. Kinney Michael, laborer. KLEIM HEXRY, Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in Cigars ; 127 Main St. ; born in Germany, Oct. 12, 1845 ; came to Ottawa in 1869 ; he is a member of the Turner Society ; has been engaged in the manufacture of Cigars fifteen years. Klemm Morris, laborer. Kleinbrummel H. Kline Phil, grocer. Klink Joseph, cabinet maker. Knecht John, whitewasher. Knecht Peter, painter. Kneussl Max, druggist; 12. Knoblock Adam, cabinet.maker. Knoll Jacob, laborer. Koch Henry, gunsmith ; 1 . Koening Karl a, laborer. Kohn John, farmer. Kreiger Chris, musician ; %. KRIEGER Will. K. Musician; cor. Jefferson and Sycamore Sts. ; born in Germany, July 13, 1828 ; came to this Co. in 1856; married Dora Elizabeth Meyer; they have four children, Julia, Mina, Hat- tie and Sophie ; Mr. K. is a member of the German Benevolent Society. KURTZ JOHN, Pastor Evangelical Association ; born in Germany, April 23, 1829 ; came to Thompson Tp., Seneca Co., O., in 1840 ; resided there four years, then removed to Adams Co., O., where he resided two years ; came to Kane Co., 111., in 1846; Itinerant Preacher twenty-three years ; entered the ministry in 1854 ; or- dained Deacon in 1856; ordained Elder in 1858; Mr. K. is a self-made man in every sense of the word; married Elizabeth Nicolai, April 6, 1858; she was born in Germany, April 6, 1830; they have one one child living, Simon Emanuel, born Oct. 13, 1860; lost two children, John Ezra, born in Bruce Tp., this Co., March 30, 1859, died Sept. 3, 1859, and Jonathan, born in Richland Tp., this Co., Oct. 22, 1864, died Jan. 26, 1865. L AFFERTY JAS. carpenter. Lafferty John G. carpenter. Lambley Slater, machinist. Lanagan James, laborer. Lanigan Patrick, laborer. Langay A. E. laborer. Lansing James, traveling agent. Lansing John, traveling agent. La Pere Wm. painter. Larey A. C. laborer. Larkin Thos. police magistrate ; 2. Lauder Geo. clerk. Lawler Patrick, farmer. Lawless Wm. laborer. LEAHY DAXIEIy, Manufacturer and Dealer in Boots and Shoes; 16 Madi- son St. ; born in Ireland ; came to N. Y. in 1837; came to Ottawa in 1845; married Sarah McGee in 1843 ; she died in 1847 ; they had two children, both deceased; second wife was A°:nes Falvey, married in Feb., 1858 ; she dted May 15, 1868 ; they had five children, two deceased ; the living are Mary A., born Jan. 31, 1859 ; Katie H., Feb. 11, 1863; William P., March 11, 1865. Leahy James, retired. Leary Timothy. Leavens O. police magistrate ; 1. Leckey W. K. printer ; %. Lee F. C. agent of C. B. & Q. R. R. ; %.. Lehr Geo. butcher. Leibeng Wm. saloon. Leipold Chris, laborer. Leix Dionis. Leland Cyrus A. attorney at law ; 2. IELAXD E. S. Circuit Judge; born in Dennysville, Me., Aug. 28, 181-2 ; came to this Co. in 1835 ; Republican ; Unitarian ; married Margaret B. Miles, of Boston, April 20, 1840"; the Judge was admitted to the bar at Dedham, Mass., Sept. 15, 1834; admitted to the bar of Illinois, Jan. 16, 1836; he removed to Oregon, Ogle Co., 111., in 1839, where he was engaged in the prac- tice of his profession four years ; returned to Ottawa in 1843 ; in 1852 he was chosen Circuit Judge; in 1856 he was Mayor of Ottawa ; has-been President of the Board of Education in Ottawa; always promi- nently identified with the educational interests of the country ; he was one of the -•;■ A.C.French Esq OTTAWA OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 373 members of the National Committee, which, on March 28, 1856, at Washington, called into being the Philadelphia Na- tional Republican Convention, which on June 17, 1856, nominated John C. Fremont for President of the U. S. ; in June, 1854, he drafted a call to be circulated for signa- tures, calling a mass meeting of all per- sons opposed to the then existing political parties, which resulted in the organization of the State Republican party, which was afterwards endorsed by the other Northern States; since his first election as Circuit Judge, he has been several times appoint- ed or re-elected to fill the same position ; his last election was in 1873. Leland Eleazer, retired ; 3. EEIAXD GEOBGE 31. Master in Chancery and Attorney at Law ; born in Oregon, Ogle Co., 111., April 13, 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1844; Republican; Congre- gational ; married Frances C. Cross, Nov. 13, 1867 ; she was born in N. Y., May 16, 1844 ; Mr. Leland has served as Master in Chancery since Oct., 1868; he served three years in Co. L, 15th I. V. C. ; enlisted as a private, mustered out as Orderly Ser- geant, Feb. 27, 1865. Leland James, retired ; 10. Leland Lorenzo, Sr., retired; 20. Leland Sherman, attorney at law ; 2. Lelar Henry, clerk. Lemmp Joseph, gardener. Leonard John, blacksmith ; 3. Lester John M. horse trainer. Levi E. cigar maker. LEWIS EDWIN X. Attorney at Law ; born in Enfield, Tompkins Co., N. Y., Sept. 12, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1843 ; Republican ; Congregational ; he graduated from Beloit College in 1859; graduated from Chicago Theological Seminary in 1862; married Mary Harrison, July 7, 1862 ; she was born in Utica, N. Y., Oct. 23, 1841 Cthey have two children, Harry C. and Edna C. ; Mr. Lewis had pastoral charge of Congregational church at Dan- by, DuPage Co., 111., from Feb., 1862, until Oct., 1864; of Plymouth Congregational church, at Ottawa, Oct., 1864, to March 1, 1870, and from March, 1870, to April, 1871, was pastor of Congregational church at Lisbon, 111. ; he was admitted to the bar in Feb., 1871, and engaged in the practice of law at Ottawa in April, 1871. Lewis Geo. E. clerk. Lewis H. M. cigar maker. Lewis Lewis, capitalist ;~15J£. Lewis Wm. B." clerk. Lincoln B. F. attorney; 1. Lindley G. L. bank clerk ; %. Lindley Philo M. not in business; 1. Linn Chas. laborer. 22 IiFtfTON WM. C. General Auction and Commission Store; 103 Main St., near Columbus St.; born in Kingston, Can., Jan. 24, 1850; came to Ottawa in 1869 ; married Annie Fisher, Dec. 23, 1871 ; she was born in Ottawa; they have one child living, Orville E., born July 20, 1874; lost one son, Wm. F., who died in infancy, in 1872 ; Mr. Linton was Manager of West- ern Union Telegraph Office in Ottawa, from 1870 to 1877 ; he is a member of St. Elmo Lodge No. 70, Knights of Pythias. Lippert Geo. meat market ; 2. Livingston John D. laborer. Locey John, saloon. Lockwood Arthur, assessor and attorney; 2. Lockwood L. A. attorney at law. Lockwood Ward, hardware ; 5. Logan Thos. C. fire engineer. Londrigan M. laborer. Long James, retired. Long John, laborer. Long Wm. laborer. Looney Michael, saloon. Looney Patrick, laborer. Lorriaux David, clerk. Louile John, laborer. LOUTH CHRISTOPHER, Farm- er ; Sec. 6 ; born in N. Y., April 1, 185o ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; renter on Sisters of Mercy farm ; single man. LOVE JOY ELIJAH R. Farmer; Sec. 4 ; born in Hebron, Grafton Co., N. H., Nov. 27, 1816; came to this Co. 1872; Republican; Methodist; owns 100 acres land, value $10,000. Although being too old to be drafted, Mr. L. enlisted at the first call in the 13th Regt., N. H. Vol., from Landaff, N. H., leaving all his busi- ness, farming and a large mill, to go to the front, serving till after the battle at Fred- ericksburg, Dec. 13, where he contracted syatic rheumatism, and was discharged; lived in Landaff, N. H., 40 years, and now has one of the best localities near Ottawa ; married E. M. Bullis, Dec. 16, 1841, who died April 7, 1868 ; eight children ; mar- ried again Lauraine King, daughter of Ozias and Anna (Bliss) King, of Landaff, N. H., Nov., 1868 ; one child-. Lovett M. F. carpenter. LOVETT WM. A. Insurance and Real Estate Agent; born in Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio, Oct. 30, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1873 ; Republican ; Presbyte- rian; married Louisa J. Smith, Oct. 1, 1863; she was born at Fredericksburg, Wayne Co., Ohio, Dec. 12, 1835 ; they have one child, Emma F., born Aug. 29, 1864; Mr. Lovett served two years in Co. H, 28th N. Y. V. I. Lowe A. B. laborer. Lowe Alonzo, retired. 374 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTOEY: Lowe D. S. Lowe Joseph, laborer. Lowe Robert, laborer. Lowe Thos. laborer. Lownian Jacob, plasterer ; 2. Lucey Jno. saloon. Lucey Timothy, clerk. Ludwig Cbris. farmer ; Sec. 10 ; 5. Lunney Jas. laborer. Lunney Thos. laborer. Lunney Wm. laborer; %. Lutz C. G. paper-hanger. Lyman R. D. farmer ; Sec. 6 ; 20. Lynch Andrew, merchant; 25. Lynch Louis, carpenter. Lynch Patrick, laborer. Lynch Mike, laborer. Lynch Timothy, laborer. 'cARTHLR R. M. physician; 3. M< McCabe Columbus, laborer. McCain A. K. jeweler. MeCAEER HUBERT A. County Clerk; born in Magnolia, Putnam Co., 111., Feb. 10, 1838; came to this Co. in April, 1850; Republican; Independent; married Sarah E. Bushnell, March 17, 1864; she was born in Princeton, 111., Jan. 30, 1841 ; they have five children, Katie Belle, Wm. Hubert, Robert Colfax, Lora Eliza, and Lucv Clara ; Mr. McC. was Sheriff of this Co. from 1866 to 1868; enlisted as private in Co. I, 11th I. V. I., Aug. 20, 1861 ; pro- moted to 2d Lieutenant and 1st Lieutenant of this Co. ; promoted to Lieutenant Col- onel of 6th U. S. C. Artillery: afterwards to colonelcv of same regiment; mustered out May 13, 1866. McCarty Chas. laborer. McCarty Jno. laborer. McCarty Tim. laborer. McClane Jas. laborer. McCue Michael, laborer. McDOlGALL DOCAX, Attorney at Law and U. S. Commissioner; born in Millburn, Lake Co., 111.. Nov. 24.1849; came to this Co., April, 1853; Republican; admitted to the bar Jan., 1873; has served as U. S. Commissioner since April 22, 1873. IfcDOXAED CHARLES, Manu- facturer of Cutlery; "Western Cutlery Works; born in Northampton, Mass., April 21, 1837; came to this Co. in March, 1870. McDonough Tim. laborer. McDonald W. H. laborer. McElvane D. clerk. McGar Frank, teamster. McGIXXIS BERXARD J. Assist, ant Superintendent Illinois Starch Works ; born in Oswego, N. Y., July 24, 1852; came to this Co. in Oct., 1856; Democrat; Mr. McGinnis is a graduate of Notre Dame, Ind., class of 1874. McGrath Jno. laborer. McGrath Michael, laborer. McGrath Patrick, laborer. McHugh Martin, laborer. McHugh M. J. retired. McIXHIEE EDWARD, Proprietor Marble and Granite Works, cor. LaSalle and Jefferson sts. ; born in Ireland, Feb. 14, 1839 ; came to this Co. in 1849 ; Liberal ; Catholic; married Marv Cavanaugh in 1861 ; she died in 1864 ; they had two chil- dren, one deceased ; one daughter living, Mariam, born Sept. 14, 1862 ; Mr. Mclnhill is a practical workman and designer ; he is the oldest established marble dealer in Ottawa; he built the county soldiers' monument in Washington Park, Ottawa. McKIXLAY THOMAS E. Real Estate, Loan, Law and Insurance office; born in Fishkill, X. T., Nov. 24, 1844; came to this Co. in 1866 ; Democrat ; Con- gregationalism married Mary E. Gibson, Feb. 23, 1870; she was born in Ottawa, Jan. 12, 1850 ; they have three children living. Wm. E. W-, Donald and Margaret S. ; Mr. McK. is Justice of the Peace in Rutland Tp. ; he graduated from Yale College as Bachelor of Arts, class of 1866. McKinney Chas. laborer. McLaughlin Martin, farmer; Sec. 5. McLaughlin Thos. farmer ; Sec, 5 ; 2. McLaughlin John, farmer ; Sec. 5 ; 2. McMahon Jno. laborer. McMelty Jno. bar tender. McMuellen Wm. laborer. MeXair W. S. teamster. McNamara Matt, laborer. McPherson J. K. laborer. McQuade Jas. clerk; %. MAASS E. HER3IAXX, Lafayette St., near Sycamore ; Grocery and Saloon ; born in Germany, June 3, 1843 ; came to Chicago in 1868, and to Ottawa in 1870 ; married Mary Hannemann in Germany, June 6th or *9th, 1868 ; she was born in Germanv, Nov. 8 V 1844; four children, Alma M., born Feb. 3. 1887; Bertha H., May 29, 1869; Otto J., June 28, 1871; Hermann, June 24, 1873; he served one year and ten months in Sharpshooters Battalion, Grefswald, Prussia. Mack Patrick, laborer. Mackey Edward, laborer. Mackinlay Thos. laborer ; 5. 3IACPHERSOX J. K. Farmer: Sec. 16; P. O. Ottawa; born in Patterson, N. J., Aug. 25, 1850; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Republican ; owns Indian relics and geo- OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 375 logical cabinet, value $2,000; Mr. Mac- pkerson's people were among the early set- tlers, his father, J. J. Macpherson, deceased being one of the first bankers of Ottawa ; his mother, Mrs. F. C. Macpherson, is living in Chicago ; J. K. M. has one of the most valuable assortments of Indian relics and geological specimens in the State, at Tus- cola, Douglass Co. Madden Timothy, laborer. Madigan Patrick, laborer. MAKER DAVID A. Dealer in Gro- ceries, Provisions, Liquors, etc., cor. La- Salle and Superior sts. ; born in Ottawa, May 10, 1846 ; married Nora Keating, Dec. 26, 1866 ; she was born in this town ; they have four children living, Clara, born Oct. 12, 1867 ; James T., April 6, 1871 ; Benj. E., Nov. 22, 1872, and Daniel J., Dec. 24, 1874; Mr. Malier is City Collector, and also member of Lodge 41 I. O. O. F. Maher D. B. town collector ; 2. Malier Jerry, policeman. Maher Michael, retired. Maher Patrick, laborer. Maher Thos. retired ; 2. Mahon Patrick, laborer. Mahoney T. D. retired; y 2 . Mahoney Wni. laborer. MAIERHOFEB & JORDAN, Manufacturers of Agricultural Imple- ments. This firm manufactures famous Ottawa Clipper Plows; their breaking plows are probably the most widely known of any plow of that description in the West ; they also manufacture the well- known "Gillespie" Patent Sulky Plow ; the " North Star " combined riding and walking cultivator and gophers, harrows, as well as other agricultural implements. Malaisse Emil, laborer ;/2. . Maleady Jno. laborer. Mangan Jno. laborer. Manley Jno.?hardware ; 25>£. Mann Joseph, laborer. Mann.Wm. laborer. Marco Samuel, laborer. Markham Asher, retired ; 2. Markle Geo. A. carriage manufacturing; 2. Marter Geo. retired. Martin Jno. laborer. Martin Joshua, mechanic. Marsh C. H. out of business. Marsh L. P. retired. Marsh Win. retired. Mason A. P. clerk. Matthias Joseph. MATHEIS f JOHN, Machinist, Colum- bus st., near White's Hotel ; born in Ger- many in 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Democrat; Catholic. Matthias Nicholas, clerk. Matlock H. H. auctioneer. Mattocks F. W. traveling man ; 1. Mayer A. cigar mnfg; 1. MAYER H. 109 Main St.; Mnfg. of Cigars, and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Cigars, Tobacco and Smokers' Mate- rials; born in Germany, Dec. 27, 1827; came to N. Y. in 1850, and to Ottawa in 1857; married Hannah Straus; she was born in Germany; five children, Hattie, Moses, Emma, Edith and Sadie; lost one; he is a member of Lessing Lodge, I.O.O.F., also of Humboldt Lodge, 555, and ot Bnae Berith Lodge, No. 180, I.O.B.B. Mayer Jacob, cigar maker. Mayhew Henry, retired. MAYO HENRY, Attorney; born in Tompkins Co., N.Y., in 1836; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; married Isabella M. Kistler, April 19, 1862 ; born in Alton, 111. ; six children ; he is States At- torney for La Salle Co. ; has been for the past five years; held office of County Attorney nine years ; was in army, Co. I, 11th I.V.I. MEGAFFIN JOSEPH, No. 20 La Salle St. ; Dealer in Boots and Shoes, and Rubber Goods ; born in Ireland ; came to this Co. Dec. 24, 1856; Republican; Con- gregational ist; married Sarah M. Rhoads, Sept. 10, 1866 ; she was born in Pittsburg, Pa. ; four children, James R., Joseph M., Sarah G. and Edwin H. ; is a member of Board of Education, serving second term. Meigs J. K. assistant postmaster ; 2. Menton Patrick. METZOER CHAS. J. cor. LaSalle and Jackson Sts. ; Agent of Turner Hall and Prop. Turner Hall Saloon; born in Germany, Oct. 3, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1857; married Sophia Polkow, Dec. 7, 1867 ; she was born in the city of N. Y., April 10, 1851 ; one child, Henry V., born Sept. 26, 1868 ; he was Asst. Chief Engineer of Fire Dept. in 1870 and 1871 ; he is a member of Turner Society ; at present be- longs to the Fire Dept. ; is Senior Deacon of Humboldt Lodge, 555, masonic body; member of Lodge 20, Ancient Order United Workmen. Metzger Robt. glass cutter. MEYER HERMANN A. Main St., one door west of the Yellow Corner (A. Alschuler's old stand) ; Dealer in Clothing, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Valises and Gents Furnishing Goods ; he keeps a large stock of the goods mentioned, on hand at all times, which will be sold at lowest prices in the city ; he was born in Germany, May 3, 1854; came to this Co. in 1869. Midnacht Geo. clothing house; 1. Miller Chas. S. Co. judge; 2. Miller F. C. clerk. Miller Henry, cigar maker. 376 LA SALLE COUNTY DIKECTOBY Miller Gottlieb, saloon. MILLER JOHJf, cor. Lafayette and Chestnut Sts. ; Dealer in Groceries, Flour, Feed and Provisions; born in Germany, Oct. 30, 1834; came to Dunbarton, Oneida Co., N.Y., in 1845, to LaSalle in 1867, and to Ottawa in 1868 ; married Mary Louise Sclilernitzauer; she was born in Lorraine, France, Oct. 18, 1842 ; five children living, Chas. H., born May 28, 1860; Anna M., May 1, 1862; John Emil, Nov. 16, 1863; Ada Maud, Oct. 4, 1867 ; Robert Eugene, March 13, 1870; lost two, Peter Francis, born Dec. 13, 1864, died March 9, 1867; Mary Louisa, born March 11, 1872, died August 14, 1872; owns $6,000 worth of property in Ottawa, 240 acres of land in Kansas, value $2,000 ; Mrs. M. owns house and lot in Ottawa, value $1,500 ; he is a Catholic, and member of Knights of Pythias Lodge. Miller John, glass blower; 5^. Misner Jeptha, laborer. Mitchell Arthur, clerk. MITCHELL CLAYTON, Boiler Maker and Sheet Iron Worker ; cor. La- fayette St. and Side Cut ; born in Cincin- nati, Ohio, June 13, 1844; came to this Co. in 1868. Mitchell George B. eating house; 1. MITCHELL JOHN S. Livery Sta- ble ; born in Pen Yan, N. Y., Sept. 4, 1806; came to Ft. Harrison, Ind., in 1814; came to Steam Point, 111., in the same year, and to this Co. in 1832; married Inger Nelson, July 2, 1836, in Ottawa, 111.; she was born in Norway, Dec. 11, 1827 ; five children living, Amanda, Warren M., Louisa, Arthur J. and Harley B. ; lost four children. Mitchell M. B. traveling man. Mitchell M. W. traveling salesman. MOLONEY M. T. Attorney-at-Law ; born in Co. Kerry, Ireland, July 26, 1849 ; came to this country in 1867, and to this Co. in Aug., 1871; Democrat; Catholic; graduated as Bachelor of Laws, from the University of Virginia, in June, 1871; admitted to the bar at Charlottesville, Va., in 1871, and to the bar of this State in same year; married Annie J. Graham, May 6, 1873; she was born in Dublin, Ireland ; one child, James F. DeS., born Feb. 6, 1874. MONROE CHAS. W. Agt. for Life of Gen. Geo. A. Custer, and also for the sale of popular family Bibles; born in Wallace Tp., LaSalle Co., 111., June 28, 1853; married Johanna Ferritter, Feb. 8, 1874; she was born tn Ottawa; one child, James, born Aug. 1, 1876; both are mem- bers of the Catholic Church. Monteith Alex, laborer. Monzel JohnJM. cigar store. Moodey M. Y. veterinary surgeon. Moore E. E. printer. Moore J. N. clerk. Moore N. C. clerk. Moore R. W. clerk. Moore Warren, clerk. Moore Wm. brick maker. MORAN J AS. Superior St., between LaSalle and Columbus; Boot and Shoe Maker. Moran Jas. laborer. Morian Thos. H. laborer. Morgan Edward. Morgan John D. clerk. Morris Jas. farmer. Morris Joseph, laborer. Morse John, clerk. Morton Andrew, retired. Motaz John, shoemaker. MUELLER FRED. Ill Main St.; Prop, of Saloon; born in Germany, Jan. 17, 1836 ; came to Ottawa, Dec. 25, 1865 ; married Lena Teschler, June, 18, 1874; she was born in France ; three children, Emma, Nellie and Annie ; both members of the Lutheran Church ; he is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. MITNOER ALEX. N. Pattern Mak- ing ; born in Cazenovia, N.Y., March 2, 1817; came to Fulton Co., 111., in 1838, and to LaSalle Co. in 1840; for eight years hotel keeper in Ottawa, Newark and Oswego; had experience of thirty years as Pattern Maker ; for a year past Pattern Maker for Adams Mnfg. Co.; married Sept. 25, 1850, to Olive Dickenson ; born in Granby, Mass., in 1826; four children living ; lost four ; owns homestead, value $1,500. Mulligan F. B. retired. Mulligan John, laborer. Murdock Chas. machinist. MURDOCH DAVID L. Gardening; Sec. 10; born in Washington Co., Penn., June 25, 1814 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Republican; Protestant; owns nine acres land, value $1,800; was too old to enlist, but sent three sons to the army, one in an 111. Regt. ; two being in Penn. visiting, enlisted in Regts. from that State ; has fol- lowed the business of Wood Machinist till lately, commencing in one of the first manufacturing shops; married Miss Re- becca Cradv, of Pittsburg, Pa., Oct. 9, 1834; she died in 1849; five children by her ; married second time to Miss Martha Hunter, of Pittsburg, in 1851 ; four children. Murphy Andrew, retired. Murphy Dennis, laborer. Murphy D. B. retired merchant. Murphy Jos. laborer. Murphy Jas. retired. Murphy John, laborer. OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 377 Murphy John, retired. Murphy John F. coal dealer ; 2. Murphy John H. coal dealer; 2. Murphy Peter, Murphy R. Y. Murphy Timothy ; laborer. Murphy Win. laborer. Murphy Wm. H. retired. Murray Matthew, laborer. Murray Patrick, laborer. Murray Patrick, Sec. 4; 3. Murry James, laborer. Murry James L. clerk in White's Hotel. Murry John, constable. Murry Thos. laborer. Murry Thos. M. laborer. Murtha Andrew, capitalist ; 3. Myer Peter, saloon. Myre Joseph,^painter. "JVTASH H. C. teller 1st National Bank ; Nash Jno. F. cashier 1st Nat. Bank ; 25. Nattinger Ed. editor Ottawa Daily Times. Nattinger J. G. coal dealer ; 5. Nattinger J. W. carpenter. Naumann Gust. Neary John, expressman ; %. Neff W. D. gardener ; 10. Neeley W. J. horse raiser; 15. Nelson Ira, retired ; 10. XEUMAX FEBDIJfAJfD, Farm- ing for Robt. Strawn; Sec. 4; born in Griverbersh Co., Germany, Aug. 5, 1840; came to this Co. in 1871 ; has been living here ever since ; married to Caroline Pagal, a native of Germany, April 25, 1867, in Germany; has three children, Miller, Francis'and Anna. Neil David, teamster. Nevin James, laborer. Nevins Timothy, laborer. Niles J. W. laborer. Noland Andrew, laborer. Noland John, laborer. Noland Thos. laborer. Noland Wm. laborer. Noonan Michael, bricklayer. Norris Richard, no business. Norris Wm. ex-street commissioner ; 12. Norton James, shoemaker ; 1. Nusman Gust, laborer. o 9BRIEN WILLIAM, laborer. O'Connell Dennis, laborer. O'Connor James laborer. O'Connor John, laborer. O'Connor Timothy, laborer. O'Crowley M. F. tinsmith; 2. O'Donnell James, laborer. O'Donuell Terrence, laborer. O'Donnell Jere, laborer. ©'l>OXOHIJE JEFFERY, Res- taurant, Boarding-house and Saloon ; Mad- ison St., north of C. B. & Q. depot ; born in Ireland, Nov., 1835 ; came to Ottawa in 1863 ; married Johanna Moloney, Jan. 12, 1861 ; she died Nov., 1874; they had seven children, six now living, one deceased; present wife was Katharina Dufley ; mar- ried Jan. 6, 1876 ; one child by last mar- riage; Mr. O'Donohue and family are members of the Catholic church. O'Kane Daniel, clerk. O'Mara Thos. laborer. O'JIEABA WM. Farmer; Sec. 17; boru in Limerick Co.. Ireland, April 23, 1820; came to this country Jan. 11, 1849; lived six years in N. Y. city, eleven in White Co., Ind., two years in Chicago ; has resided here about ten years, and is one of the foremost renters, having property valued at $2,500 ; married Catherine Day, of same county and place, May 5, 1847 ; she died Nov. 26, 1873, having had twelve children, eight living, Maggie, Anna, James H., John, William J., George, Robert and Frank. O'Neil John, laborer. O'Neil Patrick, laborer. O'Neil Wm. clerk. O'Riley James, laborer. O 'Riley Jno. laborer. O'Rourke James, laborer. O'Rourke John, laborer. Olmstead H. D. retired farmer ; 20. Orr Wm. clerk. Ormsley Fred, laborer. Osman E. G. local editor Free Trader; %. OSMAX WILLIAM, Senior Editor and Prop, of Ottawa Free Trader; born in Dauphin Co., Pa., June, 1820; came to this Co. in 1840; Democrat; Episcopal; he has been associated with the Free Trader since 1840 ; is the oldest Editor in the Co., and probably the oldest acting Editor in the State; the Free Trader, under the direction of Mr. Osman, has become one of the most vigorous and reli- able papers in the State ; he has held the offices of Postmaster of Ottawa and Alder- man of the city; married Mary Hine, of Harnsburg, Pa., Nov., 1848; three chil- dren, Eaton G., Mary E., and William H., all living. OSMAX & HAPEMAX, Publish- ers Ottawa Free Trader, Booksellers, Sta- tioners, Dealers in Wall Paper and Goods usually kept in first-class Bookstores. 378 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Owens E. M. laborer. TDADGETT BENJAMIN,*tailor. Page Thos. laborer. Parker Geo. S. marble-cutter. Parker J. S. coal dealer; 3. Pateben D. C. painter. Patcben W. C. planing mill ; 2. Patterman Cbas. laborer. Padlock Lafe, musician ; %. Pearlson Isaac, clotbier. Pease Tbeo. carpenter. Peck Jason, fruit stand ; 2. Pendergast Garrett, carpenter. Pendle Tbos. sewing macbines. Penney G. E. Perkins Latbrop, sup't of foundry ; 3. Perkins N. C. proprietor knitting factory ; 3. Perry M. H. laborer. Peters Martin, brewer. Pettitt Cbas. E. printer. Pettitt Dr. J. W. pbysician. Pfost Jobn, laborer. Pbelps B. F. retired ; 2. Pbelps C. B. stock buyer ; 10. Pbelps H. C. clerk. Pbillips C. D. grocer ; 10. Pbillips Jobn, grocer ; 10. Pbillips W. L. grocer; 10. Pbipps Wra. T. boots and shoes ; 5. PICKETS J AS. H. Farmer and Grain Dealer ; born in New Bedford, Mass., Aug. 16, 1834 ; came to this Co. in June, 1840; in religion and politics his views are liberal, having received an early train- ing as a Methodist and Democrat ; owns 80 acres land; married Miss Clementine L. Ashley, of Lakeville, Mass., Dec, 1856 ; two children, John A. and Cora J. ; has represented his town in the Co. Board since 1869 as Supervisor, holding many other minor offices in the town ; owns one gee. land in Texas. Pierce Joel F., Sr., laborer. Pierce Joel F., Jr., laborer. Pilcher Robert, laborer. Pilkington John G. captain canal boat; 2. Pilkington P. laborer. Pillion Tbos. laborer. Pollock W. J. ass't clerk superior court; 5. Pope Josiab, carpenter and builder ; 5. Porter S. F. clerk. Porter S. W., U. S. express agent; 1. Ports Adam, laborer. Powell Thos. clergyman. Pratt C. C. clerk. Prescott M. H. boot maker ; 2. Price S. clerk. Priseler A. B. teamster. Pitcher Henry, boarding-house. Probasco Samuel, laborer. Pergue J. L. baker and confectioner; 12. Purrington B. F. canal boatman; 1. Purreker John M. R. R. postal clerk; j£. UIGLEY MICHAEL, tinsmith; y 2 . Q Quilter Frank, clerk. Quilter Thos. clerk. Quilter Win. clerk. Quinn Jas. laborer. RAAB MICHAEL, mattress manufac- turer. RAAR GEORGE E. Dealer and Mnfg. of Tinware, etc. ; born in Chicago, Aug. 13, 1852 ; came to Ottawa in 1854 ; he is doing an extensive business, running peddling wagons throughout this section of the State ; he is a member of the Ger- man Benevolent Society, also a member of Bach's City Brass Band. Rabbit Tbos. machinist. RAREXSTEOf CHARLES, (Rabenstein & Bro., Prop. " Bavarian Brewery"; Sec. 10, Ottawa Tp.); born in Prussia, Jan. 25, 1848 ; came to Ottawa in 1863 ; married Mary Gebener, Oct. 7, 1875 : she was born in Germany; one child, Emma, born Aug. 2, 1876 ; he is a mem- ber of Lessing Lodge, I. O. O. F., Hum- boldt Masonic Lodge, and of the Turner Society. RABEXSTEIX F. W. cor. Lafayette and Walnut Sts. ; Grocery and Saloon; born in Germany, April 5, 1839 ; came to Ottawa in 1863 ; married Margaret Dumas, Aug. 25, 1865 ; she was born in Germany ; four children, Anna, born Dec. 1, 1867; Lena, Dec. 15, 1869; Caroline, Sept. 12, 1872; Julia, Dec. 21, 1874; both are mem- bers of the Lutheran Church ; he served two years in an Inf. Regt. in Germany. RAREXSTEIX J«HX FRED- ERICK, LaSalle St.; Retired; owns Brewery on Sec. 10, Range 3, Ottawa Tp., value $10,000; born in Bavaria, Jan. 3, 1823; came to Louisville, Ky., in 1853; removed to Chicago in 1854, and came to Ottawa in 1856; married Mrs. Julia Flick, June 22, 1856 ; he is a member of the Luth- eran Church and the German Benevolent Society. RAREXSTEIX MRS. MARGA- RET, cor. Jackson and Pine Sts.; Sa- loon; born in Germany, Feb. 17, 1845; came to Ottawa in 1854 ; married Christian Rabenstein March 5, 1867; he died Oct. 3, 1874 ; three children, one living, Julia, born Dec. 14, 1867 ; two deceased, Charles, born Sept. 14, 1870, died Nov. 6, 1870; Mary, born March 21, 1873 ; died Aug. 24, 1874. OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 379 Rabenstein S. brewer ; 10%. Raber W. H. retired. Radican Kilvin, laborer. RaffertyPat. laborer. Rafferty Tlios. carpenter. Raible John, cabinet maker. Raible Xavier, stone cutter. Randle Jas. shoemaker. Randle L. shoemaker. Rathburn Jas. E. grain dealer ; 2. Rathburn T. R. retired. RAVENS GEORGE W. General Insurance and Loan Agt. ; also Agt. of Inman Line of Steamships; tickets for sale to and from all points in Europe; he was born in Hanover, Germany, Nov. 1, 1833; came to this Co. May 13, 1861; Liberal in religion and politics; married Catharine Gondolf, Nov. 1, 1860 ; she was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Nov. 1, 1842; five children, Amelia Bertha, Geo. H., Toni, Louise and Alwine ; he was City Clerk from March 1876 to March 1877. Raymond C. H. warehouse ; 5. RAYMOND S. W. County Treasurer; bora in Woodstock, Windsor Co., Vt., May 8, 1815; came to this Co., June 1, 1837; Democrat ; Independent ; married Floretta Lewis, July 24, 1839; she was born in Dryden, Tompkins Co., N. Y., May 24, 1823 ; eleven children, William, Frances, Susan E., Eliza C, Mary H., Charles H., Emma, Sam, Jr., Floretta, Carrie and Wal- ter Y. ; he was Recorder of this Co. under the old Constitution, 1847-'48-'49 ; Co. clerk three terms of four years each, and Co. Treas. three terms of two years each. Raymond Wm. clerk, lives with father. Ready Jas. horse trainer. Reddick W. cap'st and ex-State Senator; 300. Redfield Al. laborer. Refior H. carpet weaver. Reed Geo. W. sewing machines. Reed John F. retired ; 2. Reed John F. laborer. Reed P. A. fisherman; 1. Reed Matt, laborer. Reed S. W. Reed Thos. laborer. Reedy Matthew, retired. Reedy Thos. horse trainer ; 1. Rehm S. shoemaker. Reis David, meat market; 3. Reis M. gardener. Reise Chas. M. lawyer ; %. Reitz D. laborer. Remke Henry, merchant. RENZ JOHN, LaSalle St., at Illinois River Bridge ; Foundry ; Machine Shop ; Mowers, Reapers, Threshers, etc., repaired; Sickle Grinding done; he was bom in Germany, Dec. 25, 1835 ; came to Ottawa in 1875; married Mary Weis, June 22, 1861 ; seven children, four boys and three girls; family belongs to Catholic Church; he is«a member of A. O. U. W., and Lodge 41, I. O. O. F. Rhiell H. hotel keeper ; 2. Rial W. C. insurance agent; 2. RICE JOHN R.Attorney-at-Law; born in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Mass. ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Democrat. Richardson E. retired; >£. Richardson J. F. cigar maker. Richardson Wm. carpenter. RICHOLSON SAMUEL, Mayor and Attorney-at-Law ; born at Holderman's Grove, then LaSalle, now Kendall Co., 111., March 25, 1841; Democrat; Indepen- dent ; married Etta Mehan, Nov. 17, 1870 ; she was born in Herkimer, Herkimer Co., N.Y., Dec. 25, 1847 ; one child, Florence H., born Aug. 20, 1875. Rigdon H. J. retired. Rigden W. S. jeweler; 2. Riley John, laborer. Riordan D. laborer. Riordan J. F. watchman. Riordan M. K. constable. Riordan Thos. blacksmith. Riordan Thos. shoemaker. Rising L. A. cigar mnfg. ; 10. Robbins F. M. laborer. Roberts A. N. teamster. Roberts Daniel, baker. Roberts G. H. teamster. Roberts G. W. baker ; 2. Roberts M. B. baker. Robinson Thos. laborer. Rochelle D. A. laborer. Rosenberg Dr. J. H. physician. Rosencrants Jacob, retired ; 10. Roser A. laborer. Roser Wm. butcher ; 1. Ross Andrew, florist ; %. ROUTCLIFFE GEORGE, 135 Maine St.; Saloon and Billiard Hall; born in Eng., Oct. 21, 1835 ; came to Alton, 111., in 1855, and to Ottawa in 1861 ; married Annie Chaney, April 1, 1862; she died Nov. 10, 1870 ; four children ; those living are Hattie, born Jan. 12, 1863; George, 1865; Julia, 1867; lost one, Willie, died Feb., 1873, aged three years. Routcliffe Wm. saloon; y 2 . Rowe F. W. broom manufacturer; %. RUGER SILAS W. Lawyer; born in Serena, LaSalle Co., 111., Jan. 26, 1854; 380 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Republican ; Independent ; owns 400 acres land, value $20,000. KUG(x €r. H. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Furniture; born in Lancaster, Mass., Aug. 25, 1824 ; came to this Co. in 1839; Republican; Presbyterian; married M. Louisa Ebersol; five children, living, George P., Edward F., Carrie E., Ella L. and Katie E. Rugg Geo. L. clerk ; 1. Ruggaber John, printer Times. Ruggaber Joe, laborer. Ruhl C. D. milk dealer. Ruhl J. D. milk dealer. Ruhl Samuel, milk dealer. Rumple James, laborer. Rupp Michael, laborer. Rushton H. saloon ; %. Russell C.G. furniture; 10^. RUSSEEE PETER & SON, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Funiture of all kinds, and Undertaking ; 35 LaSalle St.; Peter Russell was born in Ireland, June 20, 1810; came to this State in 1838; and to this Co. in 1848 ; Republican ; Cath- olic; married Caroline M. North, July 17, 1845 ; she was born in Watertown, N. Y., May, 1820; they have one son living, Charles G., born Dec. 8, 1848 ; they have lost four children ; Mr. Russell has been engaged in the Furniture business in Ottawa, twenty-nine years. Ryan J. P. laborer. Ryan James, laborer. Ryan P. retired. Ryan Pat. ex-township collector ; %. Ryan Patrick, laborer. Ryan Wm. laborer. Ryan Thos. laborer. Ryburn Dr. J. S physician. Ryder Pat. teamster. Ryon M. S. laborer. QALSBURY J AS. H. glass-blower. Salzeman Chris, laborer. Sample Jere, miller. Sand Wm. C. painter. Sands Chas. Wm. glass-blower. SANRERSON RAVIR, Proprietor North Market; cor. LaSalle and Superior Sts.; born in Springfield, 111., Nov. 13, 1834; came to Ottawa, March, 1844; mar- ried Miss Octavia Van Doran, April 10, 1862 ; she was born in Vans Valley, Dela- ware Co., Ohio; they have two children living, Charles, born Jan. 19, 1863, and Maud, Nov. 12, 1873. Sanderson Rolf, butcher. Sapp F. M. editor Republican; 5. Savage F. G. painter. SALVAGE FRANCIS JOS. Proprietor Saloon and Billiard Hall; 38 LaSalle St.; born in Lorraine, France, May 4, 1826 ; came to this country in 1866, and to Ottawa in 1872 ; married Gertrude Artisson; she was born in France; they have one child, Catharine F., born Oct. 6, 1855; lost one child; Mr. Sauvage is a member of the Order of Knights of Pyth- ias, St. Elmo Lodge. Scannell John, laborer. Scanlon John, laborer. Schafler John, saloon ; 4. Schaefer Peter, saloon ; 5. Schalk Chas. laborer. Scherer A. expressman. Scherer Andrew, stone-cutter. Scherer Thos. drayman. Schilling Matthias, saloon. Schinsel E. cabinet-maker. Schinsel H. cabinet-maker. Schinsel H. retired. Schlageder John, laborer. Schmidt August, constable ; 2. Schmidt D. wagon-maker ; 3. Schmidt Jacob, wagon-maker; 1. Schober F. laborer. Schobert Geo. mechanic. Schobert Wm. machinist. Schock Phil, harness-maker. Schoor Jacob, barber. SCHOOR JOHN GEORGE, Barber and Hair Dresser ; 46 Madison St. ; born in Germany, Sept. 18, 1828 ; came to Sandusky, O., in the fall of 1856; lived there two years ; came to Ottawa in 1859 ; married Rosa Bertch, Sept. 9, 1858; she was born in Germany, May 12, 1835 ; they have two children living, Frederika B., born Oct. 23, 1862, and Hermina F., Feb. 21, 1877; lost three children, Amelia, born Sept. 20, 1865, died June 17, 1876 ; Rosina, May 2, 1858, died Jan. 11, 1862; George, Oct. 15, 1860, died Feb. 13, 1861; Mr. Schoor and family are members of the Lutheran church. Schoor Mike, stone mason. Schroder August, farmer ; Sec. 3 ; 1. Schuler Fred, farmer; Sec. 4; 11. SCOTT RROS. & CO. (J. E. Scott and S. S. Scott) Largest Dry Goods, Car- pet and Notion Dealers in LaSalle Co.; their heavy . stock, sold for cash, draws trade from a large section of country. Seltzer John, tailor. Seltzer John, laborer. Seeley Chas. laborer. Senscal W. H. glass-blower. Seppelfrieke F. tailor. Shanlin F. Sec. 4. OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 381 Shaughnessy Mike, farmer; Sec. 5; 33. Shaw Calvin, clerk. Shaw C. M. grocer. Shea Jas. laborer. Shea Owen, laborer. SHEPPARD WM. Veterinary Surgeon; born in England, March 16, 1849 ; came to Ottawa Oct. 27, 1876 ; the Doctor can be found at the Stables of I. & J. Degen, Madison St., or at White's Hotel ; he has a large Infirmary for sick and lame horses and cattle ; all calls, by telegraph or otherwise, promptly attended to. Sheridan Jas. laborer. Sherwood F. A. capitalist ; 35. ShinnWm. H. glass-blower. Short B. laborer. Shuler C. clerk. Shuler Jno. A. carpenter ; 5. Shuler H. A. grain dealer. Shuler Jno. W. grain deader. Shuler Michael, glass-flattener. Shummay P. B. laborer. Siefert Frederick, laborer. Siefert George, out of business. Siefert Phil, cigar-maker. SIEVING H. Pastor Lutheran Church; born in Hanover, Jan. 1, 1843 ; came to St. Louis in 1856; attended Concordia Semi- nary in St. Louis three years ; in college at Ft. Wayne, Ind., four years ; ordained to the holy ministry at Peoria, 111., in 1864 ; had pastorate of Lutheran church at Secor, Woodford Co., 111., from 1864 to 1871 ; had charge of El Paso and country congrega- tions, also, at Manito, Mason Co., 111., sev- eral years, when he came to Ottawa ; mar- ried Helena Heintz, July 14, 1867; she was born in Milwaukee, Wis. ; they have three children living, John Herman F., Einil William, and John ffenry ; lost one child, Anna Amanda J. ; she died March 17, 1877, aged three years, one month, and twenty days. Silsby Geo. H. laborer. Simon A. D. music dealer ; 15. Sinnett Wm. laborer. Sinon Thos. retired. Sinon Wm. J. saloon; 2. Sizer A. J. teamster ; 1. Skuse Peter, laborer. Slattery Ed. laborer. Slattery Tim. laborer. Sletger Chris, laborer. Smack Jno. V. laborer. Smaller Wm. retired. Smith A. B. Justice of the Peace ; 5. Smith C. H. no business. Smythe Chris, farmer ; Sec. 8. Smith Chris, laborer. Smith C. E. laborer. Smith Chas. laborer. SMITH CHARL.ES E. Grain Deal- er; Sec. 18; born in Ottawa, Sept. 17, 1845; Republican; heir of P. H. Smith; 190 acres land, valued at $10,000; Mr. Smith is buying grain at his warehouse, situated at Buffalo Rock, three miles south of Ottawa ; enlisted in 64th I. V. I. in 1863 ; served till the close of war, participating in all the campaigns of Gen. Sherman, marching to the sea with him, serving till the close of the war with honor ; married Miss Isabel C. Fisher, daughter of Allen and Louisa Fisher, Oct. 25, 1876. Smith E. H. grain buyer. Smith E. H. cigar manufacturing ; 10. Smith J. P. laborer. Smith Jno. laborer. Smith R. P. clerk. Smith R. P. laborer. Smith Samuel, laborer. Smith Simon, laborer. Smith W. D. carpenter. Smurr T. A. druggist ; 5. Snow Chas. E. moulder. Snow D. B. lawyer ; 2. Spencer Thos. boot and shoe dealer. Spohr Geo. wagon-maker. Stark Jno. lightning rod man. Stahl Jacob, agent. Stautz C. G. hotel keeper ; 2. Staymate C. L. traveling agent. Stephenson Jas. plasterer ; %. STEVENS R. C. Sheriff of LaSalle , Co. ; born in Caledonia Co., Vt., April 5, 1824 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Republican ; Independent ; married Hannah E. Cheney, Dec. 5, 1852 ; she died Aug. 18, 1867 ; they had one child, Nelson C. (now living), born Dec. 5, 1853 ; present wife was Helen T. Freeman; married Oct. 31, 1868; two chil- dren by this marriage, Rufus F., born July 2, 1873, and Bruce, born April 22, 1877 ; Mr. Stevens was Adjutant of 104th I. V. I. ; served three years ; he was member of Leg- islature in New Hampshire from 1855 to 1857 ; was City Clerk of LaSalle two years. Stevens Wm. laborer. Stevenson Wm. laborer. STEWART W. K. Contractor, Car- penter and Builder ; born in White Creek, Washington Co., N. Y., Feb. 2, 1832; came to this Co. in 1856; Liberal; Independent; married Ellen Leek, Jan. 28, 1858; she was born in Wayne Co., N. Y. ; they have one child living, Clarence W., born Sept. 22, 1865 ; they have lost three children. STIEFEL, M. & CO. (White Corner;) Dealers in Ready-Made Clothing, Hats, 382 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Caps, Trunks, Valises, and Gents' Furnish- ing Goods, corner Main and LaSalle streets; this house was established in 1864, and is the largest ready-made cloth- ing establishment in LaSalle Co.; a well selected stock of goods always on hand, which will be sold at bottom figures ; boys' and youths' clothing a specialty; they also have a store at Streator, 111. STOCKSEEGER PETEK W. Deputy County Clerk ; born in Franklin Tp., Adams Co., Pa., Feb. 22, 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; Republican ; Indepen- dent; married Miss Sarah Sphar, March 21, 1865; she was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., June 9, 1844; they have one daughter, Susan Elizabeth, born April 7, 1867 ; Mr. S. is serving second term as Deputy Co. Clerk; he enlisted April 17, 1861, for three months, in Co. E, 3d Pa. Vols. ; re-enlisted in August of same year in Co. H, 47th Pa. Vols. ; wounded and lost left arm at the battle of Procotaligo, S. C, Oct. 22, 1862; mustered out Dec, 1862 ; afterwards served as Captain of Co. H, 47th Pa. Militia for 100 days. STORMONT WJI. General Foundry and Machine Shops, etc., LaSalle St., cor. Lafayette; Castings and repairs of every description; Malleable Iron Work for wagons, carriages, plows, and agricultural implements; Mr. S. manufactures first class Wind Mills of different sizes, from $35 up ; he also makes Iron Pumps so ar- ranged that upper and lower valves can be taken out without removing the pump ; he is the manufacturer of the " Champion Feed Grinder," which will grind 20 to 40 bushels per hour, according to the power applied; work first class in every particu- lar and at lowest prices. Stormont Wm. clerk. Stormont W. G. proprietor foundry; 12. Stout Jno. merchant. Stout Joseph, physician ; 12. Strawn Albert, farmer ; Sees. 18 and 33 ; 20. Strawn H. C. lumber dealer and planing mill; 10. Strawn Isaiah, coal dealer; 12%. STRAWX JEREMIAH, Retired Farmer ; born in Summerset Co., Pa., Aug. 7, 1795; came to Putnam Co., 111., in 1828; was a resident of that Co. until March 28, 1858, when he removed to this Co. ; mar- ried Hannah Baucher, in Pa., May 23, 1815 ; she was born near Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 11, 1799; they have five children living, Eli, Isaiah, Henry C, Zilpha (now Mrs. Moses Osman), Susan (now Mrs. Thomas Dent) ; they have lost five children, David, Louisa, Matilda, Phoebe and Mary; Mr. Strawn was County Commissioner of Put- nam Co. two years, 1833-34 ; was for many years School Director, Road Commissioner, Commissioner for sale of school lands, etc., etc. ; built the M. E. Church on Sec. 6, Magnolia Tp., Putnam Co., in 1854, en- tirely at his own expense, cost over $2,000 ; for over 60 years he has been an active member of the M. E. Church ; in the Black Hawk War he was Q. M. 44th Regt. ; he has served as Steward in M. E. Church 27 years ; he was a delegate to the convention to nominate State officers in 1854. Strawn Jno. laborer. Strawn Robert C. farmer; Sec. 4; 15. Streeter Douglass, clerk. Strickland Rial, cashier in savings bank. STROBEL & GOXDOLF, Manu- facturers of and Dealers in Harness, Sad- dles, Collars, etc., cor. Main and Columbus sts. ; A. H. Strobel, born in Germany, Feb. 9,1832; came to Ohio in 1853; came to this Co. in Oct., 1855 ; he has been alder- man. Henry Gondolf, born in Germany, Dec. 6, 1830 ; came to St. Louis in 1847 ; to this Co. in Nov., 1854. Sullivan Cornelius, laborer. Sullivan Jno. coal dealer. Sullivan Jere. P. coal dealer. Sullivan M. laborer. Sweet Geo. W. printer. Swift M. H. Prest. First National Bank ; 25. Sweetser F. D. dealer in agtl. implements ; 10. Swift Ed. C. lives with father; 1. SWINDEER EUGENE H. E. Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agent ; born in Pekin, Warren Co., Ohio, May 16, 1847; came to this Co. Feb. 14, 1874; Re- publican; owns 240 acres of land in Cof- fey Co., Kan., valued at $5,000; married Millia O. Marshall, Sept. 2, 1874; she was born at Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 27, 1849. TERRY FATHER PATRICK E. Pastor Catholic Church ; born in Ireland ; came to Chicago in 1849 ; First Or- ders were given him in the city of Water- ford, Ireland, in 1845; ordained Priest in 1849. Thomas W. E. Thomas Wm. supt. canal. Thompson Geo. C. reporter Chicago Journal. Thompson G. L. gardener; 5. THOMPSON JOHN F. Lawyer; born in Madison Co., Ind., July 17, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1874; Democrat; mar- ried Emma D. McGriff, July 4, 1868; she was born in Jay Co., Ind., Sept. 5, 1852 ; she died May 4, 1872; two children by this marriage, Zula May and Wm. H.; present wife was Miss Anna Brumsey, married Jan. 14, 1874 ; she was born in Marshall Co., Illinois; they have one child, Nathan B. Mr. Thompson served three years in Co. F, 34th Ind. Vol. Inf. ; he was School Superintendent of Monk gomery Co., Ind., from 1871 to 1873; was admitted to the bar at Anderson, Ind., in 1868 ; to the bar of this State, June 18, 1874. OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 383 Thompson L. L. lawyer; %. Thorne R. C. Thorne Thos. H. bank clerk ; 1. Thorp Archy, retired. Thorpe D. R. A. retired; 3. Tisseder August, clerk. Titus Walter B. asst. supt. canal ; 5. Toberty Mike, laborer. TOFTEIJND J. C. General Agent for Simon Bros. Musical establishment, and dealer in Pianos, Organs, and Musical Merchandise ; born in Denmark, Nov. 12, 1842 ; came to Ottawa in 1870. TozerGeo. K. druggist; 8. Trabing Win. merchant tailor ; 5. Tracy Michael, laborer. Tracey Thos. laborer. Tracey Wm. laborer. Trenary T. C. laborer. Trimble A. M. clerk; 3. Trimble C. D. clerk supreme court ; 50. Trisler Prosper, carpenter. Tryon C. S. mechanic; 1. Tryon N. W. mechanic ; 2. Tucker Daniel E. bailiff. Tucker Jacob, laborer. Twohey Jas. farmer; Sec. 5. Twohey Jere. laborer. Twohey Jno. laborer. V AN ANTWERP M. laborer. Varney Edward, moulder. Varney John A. shoemaker. Varney Loren, moulder. Vernon John, clerk. VETTE JOHN D. Mnfg. of Carriages, Lumber and Spring Wagons and Harrows ; general jobbing and repairing done; born in Germany, July 2, 1817 ; came to Chicago in 1843, and to this Co. in 1844; Demo- crat; Lutheran; married Wilhelmina Charlotte Gieseke, Sept. 2, 1846 ; she was born in Germany, Aug. 16, 1825; five children, S. W. Charlotte, now Mrs. August Engle, born July 12, 1847 ; John F. C. L., Nov. 10, 1849; S. J. Julia, now Mrs. Edward Engle, born March 27, 1852 ; Caroline J. Amelia, Nov. 28, 1856 ; J. W. Charles, June 19, 1859 ; he was Alderman about ten years ; is proprietor of a grocery store, situated next door to his wagon manufactory. Vette John F., Jr.,wagon maker; 3. VOGEL JOHN, Mnfg. of Hogsheads, Pork Barrels, Kegs, Cisterns, etc.; work warranted and satisfaction guaranteed; born in Germany, June 19, 1840; came to this Co. in 1865 ; married Matilda Saltz- man, Feb. 3, 1868 ; she was born in Ger- many; two children, Katie Elizabeth and Matilda Louisa. Voght Francis, laborer. Volintine Rev. T. J. pastor Cong. Church. w ADE T. J. retired ; 10. Wafer James, blacksmith. Wafer John, laborer. WAGNER REV. HENRY, Pastor of German Catholic Church ; born in West- phalia, Prussia ; First Orders were taken in 1865; ordained as Priest in 1866; attended College at Paderborn, Prussia, seven years, two years at the University of Munster, Prussia, then three years at the Academy of Paderborn; he was First Director of High School at Svest, Prussia, from 1867 to 1872; Pastor of German Catholic Church at Rosehill, Cook Co., 111., from 1872 to 1875; from 1875 to 1877, Pastor at Mendota ; came to this place in April, 1877. Walker David, Walker Jas. blacksmith ; y % Walker J. W. blacksmith; 1. Walker W. C. Walking H. blacksmith. Walliman Mark, sailor. Walsh Thos. laborer. Walsb Wm. laborer. Walter Chris, farmer ; Sec. 4. Walters Tom. laborer. WAEEACE MRS. MARTHA ANN DICKEY, Widow of General Wm. Harvey Lamme Wallace; born in Millersburg, Bourbon Co., Ky., Feb. 25, 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1839 ; Episco- palian ; Mrs. Wallace is a daughter of Hon. T. Lyle Dickey ; she was married Feb. 18, 1851 ; her husband, Gen. Wallace, was born in Urbana, Ohio, July 8, 1821 ; he was wounded at the battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862; died at Savannah, Tenn., April 10, 1862. WALTHER HENRY, No. 14 Madison St.; Prop. Cake Bakery, Ice Cream Parlors, and Dealer in Fruits, Con- fectionery, etc. ; born in Germany, August 24, 1836; came to this country in 1846, and to Ottawa twenty-two years ago ; mar- ried Minnie Houser, Oct. 21, 1858 ; three children, Emma, Minnie and Henry; Mr. Walthers is a member of Industrial Lodge, No. 20, A. O. U. W. Ward Sam'l, laborer. Warlick H. painter. Warner George, shoemaker ; J£. WARNER J. I. Real Estate Agent; born in Sunbury, Pa., July 31, 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1863 ; Republican ; is General Land Agent for improved and unimproved lands in Missouri, Kansas and Texas; 384: LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: land exploring tickets at low rates to the West and Southwest ; Maps, Books, Circu- lars, etc., free; for further information relative to the West and Southwest, apply to or address J. I. Warner, Ottawa, 111. Warren Daniel, laborer. Warren Jas. glass-blower; 1. Waterman E. L. general detective; 2. Waterman J. B. Waterman J. H. Waterman John S. baker; %. Waterman L. N. traveling agent ; 1. WATSOX SU3IXER F. Member ot Firm of Ottawa Coffin and Furniture Mnfg. Co.; born in Otisco, Onondaga Co., N. Y., July 4, 1826; came to Ottawa in the spring of 1845 ; Republican ; mar- ried Elizabeth Jenkins, July 4, 1848; she was born in Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa. ; three children, Ida E., Nellie May and Wm.S. Weber H. N. cigar maker; 1. Wedknecht Geo. farmer. Wedknecht Wm. farmer ; Sec. 18. WEEKS V. B. Attorney and Justice of the Peace ; born in Elery, N.Y., May 11, 1840 ; came to this Co. in 1872 ; Democrat ; Independent; married Miss Carrie A. Price, Jan. 19, 1874; she was born in Jamestown, NY. ; one daughter, Mary O, born March 7, 1876 ; he is serving second term as Justice of the Peace. WEIDKXECHT GEORGE, 18 Madison St. ; Dealer in Youths' and Men's Ready Made Clothing, Hats, Caps, Gents Furnishing Goods, etc.; a well selected stock of goods always on hand, which will be sold at bottom figures; farmers and others visiting Ottawa will do well to examine my stock and prices before pur- chasing elsewhere. Weigand August, laborer. Weisman Jas. stone mason. Weiss George, carpenter; 1. Weiss J. W. carpenter ; 2. WEISS & WOLF, Carpenters, Con- tractors and Builders; John W.Weiss was born in Germany, June 30, 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; Henry Wolf was born in Germany, Sept. 10, 1840 ; he came to this Co. in 1852 ; Democrat. Welch Dennis, laborer. Welch Peter, laborer. Wendel Philip; wagon maker; %. West Geo. H., Jr. , grain buyer ; %. West Geo. H. retired. Whalen Patrick, laborer. WHEELER W. S. Photographer; born in Ohio, Feb. 6, 1836; came to this Co. in Dec, 1875; Republican; married Mary E. Buel, Sept. 11, 1866 ; she was born in Chicago, Dec. 12, 1852 ; one child, Chas. H., born Oct. 15, 1871 ; he has one daugh- ter by former marriage, Anne Nette, born June 2, 1856 ; enlisted April, 1861, in Co. G, 38th Regt. N.Y.V./'Scott Life Guards"; re-enlisted in July, 1861, in 50th Regt. N. Y. Vol. Engineers; mustered out in August, 1862. WHITE EDWARD, Night Ticket Clerk of C. R. I. P. R. R. ; born in Ireland, Dec. 25, 1829; came to this Co., Sept. 6, 1848; Democrat; Catholic; married Ellen Hickey, Sept. 29, 1852 ; she was born in Ireland; nine children, Edward F., Katie, Thos. A., Eugene, John, Lawrence, Nellie, Matthew M. and Mary; lost two, Nellie and Mary Ann. White Ed., Jr., laborer. White Lawrence, hotel. WHITE 31. Prop. White's Hotel, Colum- bus St., between Madison and Main ; this hotel is new, and is elegantly furnished ; commercial travelers will find the best of accommodations, and at $2.00 per day; he married Mary E. Monroe, Nov. 10, 1865 ; she was born in this town ; five chil- dren, Eugene, Lawrence, Matthew, James and Edward. White Thos. drayman. Wiberg Otto, laborer. Widmer J. H. lawyer; 5. Wiget Jacob, meat market; 3. Wilcox E. D. WIEHEE3I COXRAD, Prop. Meat Market, cor. Superior and Columbus Sts. ; born in Germany, June 5, 1840 ; came to Ottawa in 1868 ; "married Julia Seltzman, Aug. 24, 1876 ; she was born in this town ; he is a member of Lessing Lodge, I.O.O.F. Wilkinson Joseph, painter. Wilkinson P. R. mechanic. Williams G.S., Sr.,librar'n supreme court; 2. Willis A. S. musician ; 2. Wilson Isaac, brick mason ; 2. Wilson J. E. clerk. Wilson Jas. H. brick mason. WIESOX JOS. A. Photographer; born in Freelinghuvsen Tp., Warren Co., N.J., Oct. 24, 1836 ; came to this Co. in the fall of 1862; Republican; Methodist; mar- ried Eliza Shaver, daughter of Cyrus Shaver. May 11, 1865; she was born in Rutland Tp., LaSalle Co., 111., April 8, 1841 ; two children, Edmund A., born May 12, 1866 ; Elizabeth Zipporrah, March 13, 1869. Wilson Robt. engineer. Wilson W. D. grocer. Winnamore E. S. C. traveling agent. Winter D. S. laborer. Witte Julius J. printer. Woehler H. laborer. Woehler Henry, glass-blower ; 3. OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 385 Wolbert H. glass-blower; 2. Wolbert Simuis, glass-blower ; 3. Wolf John F. laborer. WOLFE RICHARD, Jr., Whole sale and Retail Liquor Dealer; 36 LaSalle St.; born in Ireland, March 12, 1847; came to this Co. in 1849 ; Democrat ; Cath- olic ; Mr. Wolfe keeps a stock of the linest Imported and Domestic Wines, Whiskies and Cigars. Wolfsberger Chris, foreman glass works ; 5. Wood A. L. miller. Wood Jerry, capitalist ; 20. Wood Mike, laborer. Woodlock Patrick, saloon. WOODWARD WALTER M. Law Student ; born in Jackson Co., Term., June 11, 1847; came to this Co. in 1873; Liberal ; Mr. W. served fourteen months in Co. F, First Mounted Tenn. Infantry, U. S. A.; enlisted March 21, 1864; mustered out May 16, 1865 ; he graduated as Bachelor of Science, from the Iowa Agricultural College, class of 1876. Woolf Chris, carpenter and builder; 3. Woolf Henry. Woolf John C. retired ; 5. Wyman H. plasterer; 2. Y ENNA HERMAN, glass-blower. YEXTZER EXOCH S. Merchant Tailor ; Cheever Block, Court St. ; born in Conostoga Tp., Penn., Jan. 3, 1827 ; came to Ottawa in^Feb., 1864; married Rebecca S. Smith, Sept. 19, 1849 ; they have seven children living, Walter K., born March 10, 1851 ; George W., March 14, 1855 ; Frank M., July 19, 1858; Enoch S., Jr., Feb. 19, 1861; Mary 8., April 24, 1863; Rebecca V. July 12, 1871, and Stella, Nov. 2,1875; lost five children, Ann Catharine, William S., William Edwin, and two infants ; Mr. Yeutzer was Captain of the Middletown Guards, Fourth Regt. Penn. Militia, in 1862 ; commanded the first company that reported to Gov. Curtin at the time of the battle of Antietam; Mr. Y. is a Democrat; Liberal in religious views ; he is a mem- ber of Occidental Masonic Lodge No. 40, and one of the founders of the Knights of '76. Yeutzer Geo. W. clerk. Yeutzer Walter K. clerk. Yobst Adam, carpenter. Young John D. lumber dealer; 1. SELLER JACOB, carpenter. Zender Dr. M. physician; 2. Zimmerman Casper, shoemaker. Zimmerman Chas. laborer. Zimmerman E. Sec. 18. Zimmerman Geo. farmer. ZIMMERMAN JACOR, Farmer; Sec. 8 ; born in Baden, Germany, Feb. 17, 1828 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Republican Protestant; owns 160 acres of land, value $8,000 ; Mr. Zimmerman has been farming since 1856, near Ottawa, and now has a very nice place, two and one-half miles west of the town, and well located; married Mary Catharina Hoag, a native of same place; has four children, Louisa, born in 1857; Charlie, 1859; Henry, 1861, Fred- ricka Bertha, 1864. Zimmerman Michael, laborer. ZIMERMAN SIMON, Undertaker and Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Com- mon, Medium and Fine Furniture, Metal- lic and Cloth-covered Caskets and Under- takers' Supplies ; 54 Madison St. ; born in Penn., Jan. 6, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1847; Democrat; Independent; married Olive M. Cooper, Feb. 26, 1861 ; she was born in N. Y. ; they have two children, Jennie M. and Martha A. OTTAWA BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Albricht Joseph, Keeps a general stock of Groceries, Feed and Pro- visions; also Retail Dealer in Wines, Liquors, Cigars, etc; 100 Main St. Baldwin & Kuyl, Dealers in For- eign and American Marble, and Scotch Granite, Monuments, Head- stones, etc.; yard on Main st., two doors east of Hossack's Warehouse; Fine Work and Low Prices a Specialty. Bascom Henry 31, Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon; Post-office Block. Bauer JVm. Saloon and Restaurant, No. 40 LaSalle st. Belk Henry, Manufacturer of Files, Rasps, and Mill Picks, Jack- son st., between LaSalle and Clin- ton sts. Blake Geo. W» W. Attorney at 386 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Law, La Salle st., opposite the Court House. Dlanchard Chas. Attorney at Law, 24 Madison st., opposite the Court House. Blodgett Jay, Saloon, No. 5, Courtst. Boivman Wm. E. Photographer, Court st., Cheever Block, opposite the Court House. Brewer Lafayette W. Attorney at Law, Main st., opposite the Court House. Bruck Philip, Manufacturer and Dealer in Boots and Shoes, 138 Main st. Brush LL. L. Florist and Fruit Grower. ' Bull E. F. Attorney at Law, office N. W. cor. LaSalle and Madison sts. JBurhe John T. Dealer in Grain and Dressed Hogs, Main st., west of Side Cut. Cash G. N. & Co. Dealers in Books, Stationery, Newspapers, Leading Periodicals, Wall Paper, and everything generally kept in a first-class Book Store. Catlifl TJlOS. D. Secretary and Treasurer Ottawa Glass Co. Child & Fhipps, Dealers in Boots and Shoes; they keep a large stock of Fine, Medium and Common Goods, which will be sold at bottom prices; 35 LaSalle st. Colwell Thos. & Hugh, cor. of LaSalle and Jackson sts., Contract- ors and Builders; Proprietors of Planing Mill; Manufacturers of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, Stairs, Stair Railings, etc.; Dealers in Builders' Hardware, Paints, Oils, Glass, etc. Couch S. P. Manufacturer and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Collars, etc., Main st., near First Nat. Bank. Crane Thos. W. D. Attorney at Law, Court St., opposite the Court House. Cullen & Sapp f Proprietors and Publishers of the Ottawa Repub- lican. Deist Chas. Cooper and Carpenter, Lafayette st. Deuhard Chas. W. County Re- corder; office in the Court House. Dralle Geo. Dealer in Groceries, Flour, Feed and Provisions, LaSalle st., cor. of Superior. Dyer Reuben F. Physician and Surgeon; office S. W. cor. LaSalle and Madison sts. Eustis, McDonald & Co. Pro- prietors of Western Cutlery Works; Manufacturers of Table Cutlery and Butcher Knives. Ftske & Deem, Merchant Tailors and Wholesale and Retail Clothiers, 24 and 26 Madison st. ; all goods sent C. O. D. Fleming Jas. LI. Attorney at Law, S. W. cor. LaSalle and Madi- son sts. Flick Mrs. Frederica, Dealer in Groceries, Flour and Provisions; N. W. cor. Superior and Columbus sts. French A. C. attorney at Law, Court st., opposite the Court House. Gag el Loilis, Proprietor La Salle County Marble Works, and Dealer in Foreign and American Marble, Monuments and Head Stones; P. O. Box 346; Special Attention given to all kinds of Building Work. Galvin Wm. M. cor. Main and Clinton sts., Manufacturer of Wagons, Horse-shoer, and General Blacksmithing and Jobbing done; First-class Work in Manufacturing and Repairing done upon short notice. Gay & Porter, Manufacturers of Carriages and Wagons; manufactory cor. of Clinton and Jefferson sts. Gillen LI. J. successor to Reddick & Gillen, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods and Groceries, Boots and Shoes, etc.; My "Motto:" Compete with Lowest Cash Seller; No. 1 Reddick's Block. Gilman Chas. JET. Attorney at Law. Gleim Ernst, Barber and Hair Dresser, Post-office Block (base- ment), cor. LaSalle and Jefferson sts. Gleim Jacob, Saloon, No. 6, La Salle st. Griggs E. Y. Druggist and Book- seller, Main st., opposite the Court House. » OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 387 Gross John, Book Binder and Blank Book Manufacturer, Cigar Box and Paper Box Manufacturer; office, 20 and 21 La Salle St.; Paper Ruled to any Desired Pattern. Haeberle Christian, Proprietor Washington House and Saloon, 143 Main st. Halm Christopher, Carriage and Wagon Manufacturer; all General Jobbing, Carriage Trimming, Black- smithing, Mounting and Wood-work Repairing Done; cor. Clinton and Jackson sts., near the Gas Works. Hammale, J. B. Dealer in Gro- ceries, Flour, Feed and Provisions, cor. Sycamore and Jefferson sts. Sard Chester, Physician and Sur- geon; he has been "Pension Sur- geon" since 1862. Harris J. B. Manufacturer Mill Machinery; Mill Stone Dressing a Specialty. Harris J. O. the leading Real Es- tate Agent in La Salle Co.; is Agent for the lands of four or five Railroad Companies in Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, etc, be- sides dealing largely in city and country lots and lands; is Agent for five Steamship Lines to and from Europe, and sells not only tickets to foreign countries, but also Railroad tickets West and South; is a Notary Public, Rents Dwellings, Makes Collections, and has probably the largest Insurance Agency in the State; office Main st., opposite Court House. Meenan D & Co., Dealers in Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, etc., La Salle st., opposite the Court House. Henery Wm. I*. Money Loaner and Dealer in Real Estate. Herbster Frederick, Manufac- turer of Boots and Shoes, No. 2 Court st., Cheever Block. Hess A. & Co. 131 Main st., Manu- facturers and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Cigars, Tobacco, Snuff, Pipes, etc.; among their favorite brands of Cigars may be mentioned, "Our Own Brand,"" "Ottawa Min- eral Spring Cigar," "Solid Comfort," "Golden Crown," and "National Pride." Hess Clias. JB. Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agent; office over Post-office. Hess Louis, Manufacturer of Bread, Crackers, Cakes, Pies and Confectionery; Ice Cream Parlors, cor. La Salle and Jefferson sts., op- posite Opera House. Hill & Formhals, Manufacturers of Lumber and Spring Wagons and Buggies; General Jobbing done; 95 Main st. Hollecker _D. Dealer in Wines and Liquors; a first-class Bar is connect- ed with this Establishment, which is supplied with the Best Liquors and Cigars; 7 Court st. Holmes Henry, Ice Dealer. Horn Theodore, Carpenter, Con- tractor and Builder; Main st., cor. Clinton. Hossack H. L. General Grain Dealer; warehouse on Main st., near Side Cut. Howland Henry A. Attorney at Law. Hnll & JBartels, Dealers in Hats, Caps, Furs and Gents Furnishing Goods; Madison st., opposite the Court House. Hull W. H. Dry Goods and Car- pets; LaSalle st., opposite Court House. Irion Mrs. C. G. Bakery. Jones H. TV. Mnfg. and Dealer in Carriages and Buggies, Open and Top, of different styles; Sulkies, &c, all warranted; Carriage repairing done at shortest notice and in the best manner; Painting, Trimming, Wood and Iron Work; cor. Clinton and Jackson sts. Keating John T. Prop. City Hotel; LaSalle st., at Canal Bridge. Kleim Martin, Prop. Farmers' Hotel and Saloon; Main st., at Fox River Bridge. Kennedy Thomas, Prop, of the Marquette House, cor. Columbus and Marquette sts.; opposite C. R. I. and P. R. R. Depot. Kerste Christian. Saloon; 49 Madison st. 388 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: JKlemm Henry, Mnfg. and Whole- sale Dealer in Cigars; 127 Main st. J£rief/e)' Wm. K. Musician; cor. Sycamore and Jefferson sts. Leahy Daniel, Mnfg. and Dealer in Boots and Shoes.; No. 16 Madi- son st. Lei and George M. Master in Chancery and Attorney at Law; La Salle st., opposite the Court House. Lewis Edwin JOT. Attorney at Law; cor. Court and Madison sts. Linton Wm. C. Auction and Commission; 103 Main St., near Columbus. Lovett Wm. A. Insurance and Real Estate Agent; X.W. cor. La Salle and Madison sts. McDougall Duncan, U. S. Commissioner and Attorney at Law; cor. Court and Madison sts. 3IcGinniss Bernard J. Asst. Supt. 111. Starch Co. Mclnhill Edw. Mnfg. and Dealer in Marble Monuments, Headstones, Table Tops, Mantels, Founts, &c; cor LaSalle and Jefferson sts., oppo- site the Opera House. McKinlay Thomas E. Real Estate, Law, Loan and Insurance Agt.; office over Post-office. Maass L. Herman, Grocery and Saloon; Lafayette st., near Syca- more. JIaher Daniel A. Dealer in Gro- ceries, Flour, Feed, &c, and Prop, of Saloon on LaSalle St., cor. Supe- rior. Maierhofer & Jordan, Prop, of the Ottawa Clipper Plow Works; established in 1852; Mnfg. of the celebrated Ottawa Clipper Prairie Breakers, Stubble Plows, Cultivators, Gophers, Sulkys, Sod Corn Planters, Harrows, &c. Matheis John, Machinist, and general repairing and jobbing done on short notice; shop, Columbus St., near White's Hotel. Mayer EL. Mnfg. and Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Cigars, To- bacco, Snuff, &c; 109 Main st. Mayo Henry, Attorney at Law; cor. of Main & LaSalle sts. Megaffln J. Dealer in Boots, Shoes and Rubber Goods, 20 LaSalle st. Metzger Charles J. Agent of Turner Hall and Proprietor of Tur- ner Hall Saloon, cor. of LaSalle and Jackson sts. Meyer Hermann A. Main st., one door West of the " Old Yellow Corner (A. Alschuler's old stand), dealer in Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Va- lises, and Gents' Furnishing Goods; a well selected stock of goods always on hand, which will be sold at bot- tom prices. Miller John. Dealer in Groceries, Flour, Feed and Provisions, Lafay- ette st., cor. of Chestnut. Mitchell Clayton, Boiler Maker and Sheet Iron Worker, cor. Lafay- ette st. and Side Cut. Mitchell John S. Proprietor of Livery Stable, Madison St., near Co- lumbus, opposite the Clifton House. Moloney M. T. Attorney at Law, LaSalle St., near Madison. Monroe Charles W. Agent for LaSalle, Kendall and DeKalb Coun- ties for the " Life of Gen. Geo. A. Custer." Moran James, Boot and Shoe- maker, Superior st., between La- Salle and Columbus. Mueller Fred. Saloon; 111 Main street. Nationl City Dank, L. H. Eames, Prest.; E. C. Allen, Vice Prest.; R. C. Jordan, Cashier. O'Donohue Jeffery, Restaurant, Boarding House and Saloon, Madi- son st., north of C, B. & Q. depot. Osman & Hapeman, Publishers of the Ottawa Free Trader, and General Stationers and Booksellers, LaSalle st., opposite the Court House. Ottawa Coffin and Furniture Ma n u facta r ing Co mpany, Manufacturers and wholesale deal- ers in Coffins, Caskets and Furni- ture. P. OTTAWA OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 391 Maab George E. Manufacturer and Dealer in Tinware; Mr. Raab has several peddling wagons run- ning through the county, and his goods will be sold at lowest prices. Raben stein & Bro. Proprietors of Bavarian Brewery, which is situ- ated on Sec. 10, Ottawa Township, about a mile northwest of the city. Orders by mail or otherwise prompt- ly attended to. JRabetlStein F. W. Corner La- fayette and Walnut streets; Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Wines, Liquors, Cigars, &c; the finest Im- ported and Domestic Liquors for family use; all goods kept by me will be sold at lowest prices in Ot- tawa. Rabenstein Mrs. Margaret, Saloon; cor. Jackson and Pine sts. Havens George W. Passage Tickets, Foreign Exchange, and Insurance Business; money to loan; office southeast corner of Post-Office Block. ReriZ J. Proprietor Ottawa Orna- mental Works, Foundry and Ma- chine Shops; La Salle street, near 111. River Bridge; engines, mills and farming implements repaired; casting and brass work done on short notice; iron shutters, railing and stairs; all orders promptly filled. Rice John B. Attorney at Law; corner of Court and Madison sts. Richolson Samuel, Mayor and Attorney at Law; La Salle street; opposite Court House. Routcliffe George, Proprietor Billiard Hall and Saloon; No. 135 Main street. Ruger Silas W. Attorney at Law. Rugg G. M. Manfr. and Dealer in Furniture; Madison street, near cor. of La Salle. Russell (Peter) & Son, Whole- sale and Retail Dealers in Furni- ture of all kinds; Undertaking a specialty; No. 37 La Salle st. Sanderson David, Proprietor of 23 North Market; southeast corner of La Salle and Superior streets. Sauvage Irancis Joseph, Pro- prietor Billiard Hall and Saloon; 38 La Salle street. Schoor John George, Barber and Hair-Dresser; 46 Madison st. Scott Bros. & Co. Largest Dry Goods, Carpets and Notions Deal- ers in La Salle Co.; their heavy stock, sold for cash, draws trade from a large section of country. Sheppard Br. William, Mem- ber of the Royal College of Veter- inary Surgeons, and Fellow of the London Veterinary Medical Asso- ciation, England; office at I. & J. Degen's Stables, Madison st., or at Matt. White's Hotel; large and commodious infirmary for sick and lame horses and cattle; all mes- sages or calls by telegraph, mail, or otherwise, promptly attended to. Stewart TV- K. Carpenter, Con- tractor, Builder, and Agent for the Novelty Sash Balance; foot of Columbus street. Stiefel (M.) & Co. The Square- Dealing Clothiers; White Corner, cor. Main and La Salle sts.; Branch at Streator. Stormont Wm. Cor. La Salle and Lafayette sts.; Iron Founder and Machinist; Malleable Iron Works; Wind Mill and Pump Manufactory. Strobel & Gondolf, Cor. Main and Columbus sts.; Manufacturers of and Dealers in Harness, Saddles and Collars, Bridles, Whips, Halt- ers, Combs, Brushes, &c; repairing done neatly and cheap; all work warranted. Swindler Eugene H. L. Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agent; southwest cor. La Salle and Madi- son sts. Thompson John F. Attorney at Law; La Salle st.; opposite the Court House. Toftlund J. C. Gen. Trav. Agt. for Simon Bros.; sells Pianos and Organs of the best and most cele- 392 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: brated makes; a full line of musical merchandise sold for cash and easy payments; terms to suit customers; piano and organ repairs iurnished to order; " Never Undersold." Yette John D. Mfr. of Carriages, Lumber and Spring Wagons; Har- rows, &c; General Jobbing and Repairing promptly attended to; manufactory on Superior street. V Of/el John, Cooper; Manufac- tures Pork Barrels, Hogsheads, Kegs, &c; Cisterns made and war- ranted ; shop on Superior, between La Salle and Columbus streets. Walther H. Wholesale and Retail Bakery and Confectionery, Cigars, Nuts, Green and Canned Fruits, Oysters, Ice Cream, Soda and Min- eral Water, Fishing Tackle, Toys, Notions, &c. ; fourth door west of Clifton Hotel. Warner J. I. General Land Agt. for Improved and Unimproved Lands, in Missouri, Kansas and Texas; Exploring Tickets at low rates; for further information apply to or address J. I. Warner, Otta- wa, 111. Weeks Y. B. Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, and Attorney at Law; 24 Madison street; opposite the Court House. Wheeler & IHllOWS, Photograph- ers; cor. Main and La Salle streets; we have secured the exclusive right for this city for the Lambert and Carbon Processes, by which we can produce the Finest Photo- graphs, Copies, Window Transpa- rencies*, &c; Copying and Enlarg- ing a specialty ; we guarantee pic- tures made by these processes per- manent beyond a question ; call and see specimens. We klknecht George, FashionMe Clothier and Dealer in Gents' Furn- ishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Traveling Bags and Valises; No. 18 Madison street. Weiss & Wolf, Contractors and Builders ; do all kinds of Mason and Carpenter Work, Millwright, and any other work in their line; Stair Building a specialty; Colum- bus street; orders promptly attend- ed to and satisfaction guaranteed ; plans and specifications furnished if called for. White 31. Propr. White's Hotel; half block south of Clifton House ; just opened and finely furnished, having all the modern improve- ments; terms £2 per day. Wilhelni Conrad, Meat Market; cor. Columbus and Superior sts. Wilson J. A. Photograph Gallery ; over First National Bank, corner of Main and La Salle sts. ; August F. Gerding, Operator; copies neatly made of deceased friends ; Enam- eled Photographs a specialty ; all kinds of work known to the trade done on short notice, and warranted to give satisfaction. Wolfe Richard, Jr. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in the finest Im- ported and Domestic Wines, Li- quors, and Cigars Yentxer Enoch S. Merchant Tailor ; Cheever's Block, Court st. Zi/merman S. Undertaker and Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Common, Medium and Fine Furni- ture, Metallic and Cloth-covered Caskets, and Undertakers' Supplies ; 54 Madison street. SOUTH OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 393 SOUTH OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. A MESBURG JAS. laborer. Armstrong Jerry, agricultural implements. B ALL S. I. barber and hair-dresser. RAM. J. W. Toll Collector; Sec. 23; born in Berkshire, Tioga Co., N. Y., May 24, 1811 ; came to this Co. in 1835; Repub- lican; value of property, $3,000; married Dec. 25, 1839, to Sipha Matson, who was born at Tioga, N. Y., May 13, 1816; she died Oct. 6, 1874; one daughter living, Mary M. Bangs A. M. carpenter. Barsch Jacob, saloon keeper; 1. Beers Geo. school teacher. REGUIX AUGUSTUS, Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Deer Park; born in France, Dec. 8, 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Democrat; Baptist; owns 126 acres, value $5,000 ; married in 1858, to Elizabeth Duf- field, who was born in Penn., and early removed to South Ottawa ; three sons and four daughters. Belk Henry, file-cutter manufactory; 1%. Benton B. L. gardener. Boberich Chas. shoemaker. Bogle B. M. grocery and provision store ; 2.^ Bogle John, rents farm ; Sec. 36. Boliver Jacob, farmer ; Sec. 22. Bradley Morgan, laborer. Bragg John, farmer ; Sec. 30 ; 3. Brannan D. wagon-maker. Broomback G. W. county surveyor. Brown Ed. farmer ; 32. Brown G. H, cigar-maker. Brown M. farmer; Sec. 32. BROWN R. K. Farmer; Sec. 33; born in Ulster Co., N.Y., May 20, 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1830; Democrat; owns 444 acres, value $30,000 ; son of Chas. Brown, Esq., a resident and extensive farmer of LaSalle Co. for forty-four years ; married March 2, 1854, to Miss Susan Hoppel, who was born in Penn., May 13, 1832; she came to this Co. in 1843; six children, three sons and three daughters. Bumgardner Isaac, tinner. /^AMPBELL N. S. Carpenter Jose, carpenter ; %. Chairmount L. wagon-maker. Cisco Orlando, machinist ; \%. Clark M. John, tailor; %. Conley J. J. mason laborer. Congdon David, farmer ; Sec. 23. Cooley J. T. gardener ; %. COOJLEY X. M. Gardener; born in Rodman, N.Y., April 12, 1845; came to this Co. in 1853; Republican; married May 28, 1866, to Miss Susan U. Cunning^ ham, who was born in Belfast, Maine, Aug. 26, 1842 ; two children, H. H. C, and L. E. Cooley. Cooper Thos.jprinter;^ Corder Jas. rents farm. Corder L. rents farm ; Sec. 24. Corti Dr. B. physician ; 7. Crane C. S. C. detective. Crane John, Sr., rents farm ; Sec. 22. Crane John, Jr., rents farm ; Sec. 22. Crane Robt. farmer ; Sec. 30. Crane Thos. lawyer. Cummings D. carpenter. Cunningham J. H. moulder. Cunningham J. W. moulder. Cunningham J. O. school janitor. Cunningham W. carpenter. Cutler N. W. carpenter. Cutler R. B. meat market. Cutlery F. L. AVIDSON W. W. rents farm. D Davis G. W. plasterer and mason ; 1. Davis W. Delbridge John, farmer ; 2. Dewey M. A. hardware ; 3. Dicken J. H. blacksmith ; 2. Dickeh Sandford, blacksmith. Dihael H. carpenter. Drake Braden, laborer. DRAKE JAMES H. Farming and Stock Raising ; Sec. 36 ; born in Coles Co. 111., Oct. 26, 1840; came to this Co. in 1844; Republican; United Brethren; 197 acres land, value $10,835; served three • years in 53rd I. V. I., Co. C; his father Jesse R. Drake, came to this State in 1838 from Bradford Co., Pa. ; was born April 4' 1800, in Orange Co., N.Y., and died here ♦ July 1, 1873; mother was born Auo- 4 1797, in Bradford Co., Pa., died Dec.° 21, 1872 ; James H. Drake is now living on the same place where his father made the improvement in 1847; wife was M. J^ Turner, born in Wyoming Co., Pa., April 7, 1846; married July 5, 1868; children. Charles E. and Belle P. Duffield W. farmer; Sec. 21; 3. 394 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: E DGECOMB CHAS. lawyer. Eells Fred, farmer; Sec. 33; 4. Elendorf Homer, laborer. "CMLLETT JAMES, farmer; Sec. 31; 4. Farnsworth D. blacksmith. Farnsworth R. carriage manufacturer; 2. FAKKELL J. W. Farmer; Sec. 26; bora in Barron Co., Ky., Jan. 12, 1840 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Republican ; Methodist ; owns 63 acres of land, worth $1,500; married Nov. 9, 1865, to Jennie Chace, who was born in Fall River, Mass., Aug. 18,1844; came to Illinois in 1847; have three daughters, Cora, Ida and Ella ; Mr. Farrell served in army four years, partici- pated in nineteen engagements, and fol- lowed Sherman in his "march to the sea;" an Odd Fellow. Fenerbon C. J. Fields Cyrus, carpenter. FISHRLRX FRAXCIS M. Farm er; Sec. 19; born in Dauphin Co., Pa. April 9, 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1840 Democrat ; cultivates 125 acres of land married Jan. 19, 1861, to Caroline Hoga- boom ; she was born in South Ottawa'in 1842 ; they have four children, three sons and one daughter. Fishburn Jacob, Sr., farmer ; Sec. 19 ; 8. Fishburn Jacob, Jr., farmer; Sec. 19. French J. H. farmer. Frischt August, tailor. RAINES JNO. pump maker. Gallagher W. retired. GARDXER JOHX, Carriage Maker; born in Pa., July 4, 1830 ; came to this Co. in 1861 ; Republican ; owns home, valued at $2,000 ; married in 1862, to Miss Lucy Robinson, of South Ottawa ; she was born in Ashland Co., Ohio, Nov. 12, 1833, and moved to this Co. in 1861 ; Mr. G. served in war of rebellion ; has filled offices of Collector and Assessor two years each; has two sons and two daughters. Gibbens C. H. laborer. Gilbert H. A. Gilson C. P. laborer. Gore Myron, pump manufactory. Grant O. B. carpenter. Graves Simeon, farm laborer. Green Bloomfield, laborer. Green Geo. rents farm. Green James, laborer. Green Jas. L. teamster. Gregg J. B. carpenter. Griffith B. B. boot and shoe manufactory ; \%. H ALBERT J. H. teamster. HAXXA ALEX. Farmer; Sec. 14; bora in Scotland, March 3, 1832; came to this Co. in 1852; Democrat; Presbyterian; owns 40 acres land, valued at $2,000 ; mar- ried Dec, 1858, to Sophia A. Shaw, who was born Ma} r , 1836, in South Ottawa; has five children, two boys and three girls. Hardten W. shoemaker. Harrold Daniel, laborer. Haskins Albert, laborer. Hartman Fred, farmer and gardener ; Sec. 14. Hartman H. farmer and gardener; Sec. 14. Harvey M. tomb-stone manufactory. Harvey M. M. manufacturer stone work. Headstrong Chas. blacksmith. Helmick S. R. blacksmith; %. Helstern L. laborer. Hemerick J. C. rents farm ; Sec. 23. Herbster Fred, shoe manufactory ; 1. HILL. JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 22; born in Devonshire, England, July 25, 1856; came to this Co. 1873; Democrat; Episco- pal; cultivates 12 acres land; married March 30, 1876, to Laura B. Thompson, of Ind. ; she was born July 27, 1857. Hinds Jno. grinder in cutlery. Hitchcock J. E. machinist. Hitt D. F. farmer; Sec. 14; 20^. Hodgson Aaron, farmer ; Sec. 34 ; 4%. Hogaboom Jno. farmer ; Sec. 20 ; 6%. Hogaboon Lorin, farmer ; Sec. 20. Hollenbeck W. laborer. Hossack Jno. retired. How Jno. G. farmer; 3. Hoyden J. J. Hugen — . farmer ; Sec. 25. Hunt Jas. R. farmer; Sec. 13; 2%. I ZENHOUND tailor. JOHNSON A. L. machinist. "I^ERSTE CASPER, carpenter; 2. Kestler Edgar, farmer. Kestler Henry, farmer. Kestler Jno. farmer. Kestler Wm. farmer; Sec. 15; 7. Kilbern E. lawyer. Kilbern Hiram, lawyer. Kirk Hugh, laborer. Kilbern Norman, lawyer. Koan Jno. ANE D. farmer; Sec. 20; 1. SOUTH OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 395 Layfave Julius, shoemaker; %. Lee Jas. Leek Wm. wagon maker; 4. Lewelen J. L. farmer ; Sec. 36 ; 5. EIBBEY EDWARD W. Farmer; Sec. 32; born in Richmond, Maine, January 5, 1853; came to this Co. in 1856; Republican; married, Jan. 8, 1874, to Loretta A. Miller, who was born in Lewisburg, Ohio, March 30, 1851; one son, Elbridge T. Libby. LIBBY MRS. IRAK€IS, Farmer; Sec. 32; born in Ulster Co., New York, April 11, 1829; came to this Co. in 1832; Baptist; owns 1,400 acres of land, valued at $84,000; relict of Francis Libby, Esq., of Farmington, Me. ; resident of La Salle Co. about twelve years; deceased July 4, 1864. LIBBY TOLLMAN, Farmer; Sec. 28; born in Richmond, Maine, June 20, 1824; came to this Co. in 1856; Republican; owns 255 acres land, valued at $15,300; married March 23, 1852, to Lucy A. Libby, who was born in Farmington, Me., July 3, 1831 ; have two sons, Edward W. and Isaiah B. Lind 6. W. harness maker. Logan H. I. carpenter. Logan S. B. millwright; \%. Long Jas. school teacher. EOVEJOY CYRUS K. Retired farmer; Sec. 13; born in Hebron, New Hampshire, Oct. 22, 1810 ; came to this Co. in 1849 ; Republican ; owns 220 acres of land, valued at $12,500; married July 10, 1842, to Adeline Gentleman ; she was born in Topsham, Orange Co., Yt., Aug. 31, 1814 ; have two daughters ; Mr. L. has filled various town offices. LOWMOX ARTHUR, Farmer; Sec. 21 ; born in Berkey Co., Va., March 18, 1818; came to this Co. in 1843; Republi- can; Methodist; owns 214 acres of land, valued at $15,000; served as Supervisor seven yeai's ; married twice ; to Miss Pre- cilla Pickens, in 1843; she died Feb. 12, 1857 ; to Mrs. Margaret Blair, Jan. 1, 1858; have nine children, four sons and five daughters. LOWMON MICHAEL, Farmer; Sec. 24 ; born in South Ottawa, May 25, 1855; Republican; Methodist; married Miss Minnie Martin, Sept. 30, 1876.J Lowman Wm. farmer ; lives with father. Lyle Jas. farmer. M cCULLOCH JAS. rents farm; Sec. 30. McManus J. clerk. McMeer, farmer ; Sec. 30. Mace Gideon, farmer. Mack Pat. laborer. Mago Henry, lawyer; 3. Makay Adam, carpenter. Makay Jno. laborer. MARINER J. FRANK, Dentist born in Lincolnville, Me., Oct. 3, 1830 resided in Belfast, Me., twenty-nine years came to this Co. in 1855; Republican Methodist; owns homestead valued at $1,- 600; married, December, 1856, to Cathe- rine J. Campbell ; she was born in Chester Co., Penn., March 5, 1834; came to this Co. in 1855 ; have two daughters, Isabel D. & Ethel M. ; Dr. M. served in the war of the rebellion, 5!5d Rcgt. 111. Vols.; prac- ticed dentistry in Boston, Mass., three and a half years; has been established in the dental business in Ottawa fourteen years. MARSH HENRY C. Farmer; Sec. 20; born in La Salle, Jan. 5, 1852; Repub- lican ; Episcopal ; married, Feb. 19, 1874 ; to Lizzie J. Patterson, of Yermillionville ; she was born November 4, 1854 ; have two children, one son, William F., and one daughter, Agnes I. Marsh; cultivates 80 acres of land. Martin A. A. meet market. Martin C. teamster. Martin Fredk. rents farm. Martha Preston, farmer. Martin Rollin, rents farm. Martin Stanley, farmer. MASON THOMAS M. Druggist; born in New York City, Dec. 21, 1824; came to this Co. in 1846; Republican; Presbyterian ; owns 103 town lots, valued at $5,000; married, in August, 1859, to Mrs. Caroline Van Buren ; has three chil- dren ; served three years in army ; wound- ed in right leg ; Justice of the Peace of South Ottawa nineteen years, and Town Clerk eighteen years ; laid out 40 acres in 1855, known as Mason's Addition ; manu- facturer of Hunt's Restorative Cordial. Mathias G. W. rents farm. Matson Chas. farmer; Sec. 14. Matson Silas, farmer ; Sec. 14. Mengus F. W. harness maker. Miller M. shoemaker; \%. Miller G. N. farmer; Sec. 35; 9%. Miller O. P. carpenter. Miller Peter, carpenter ; 4. Miller Thos. farmer; Sec. 35. Miller W. P. cutlery. MILLS DANIEL, Farmer; Sec. 23; born in England, March 1, 1804; came to America in 1833, and resided in Cohoes, N. Y., for years ; came to this Co. in 1843 ; Republican; Episcopal; owns 200 acres, valued at $14,000 ; has represented South Ottawa as Supervisor, and at one time and another filled most of the offices in town; was enrolling officer during the 396 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: war; was married, in July, 1831, to Miss Sarah Smith; has four children, Daniel E., Edward C, Sarah J., and George A. MILLS GEO. A. Farmer; Sec. 23; born in South Ottawa, Feb. 5, 1849; Re- publican; Presbyterian; owns 40 acres of land, valued at '$2,000; married Martha E. Knight, Feb. 22, 1869 ; she was born in Seneca Co., N. Y., Aug. 15, 1852; have three daughters. Moger Jno. machinist. Moore August, farmer ;"Sec. 25; X%. Moore C. E. blacksmith. Moore H. P. farmer; Sec. 13; %. Morse 11. H. Moore Thos. retired farmer; \%. -p^TATTINGER C. A. carpenter; %. Nitchlem E.P. paper mnufactory; Sec.14; 2. o DONELL JAS. laborer. Odell Rev. J. W. Ong Jno. blacksmith. Orlendorf Henry, farmer; Sec. 21; 1. Ostrander J. B. farmer; Sec. 36; 1%. "PACIFIC V. farmer ; Sec. 25 ; 2. Pane Edward, rents farm ; Sec.J.5. Parker Jno. Parsons W. blacksmith. Patridge Chas. E. rents farm. Patridge Geo. rents farmjjSec. 20. Pembroke Jerry, stone mason. Perrott August, farmer ; Sec. 25. Perry A. E. clerk. Perue Jno. PHILLIMORE JOHN, Sr., Farm- er; Sec. 25; born in London, England, Sept. 8, 1818; came to this Co. in 1851; Democrat ; Protestant ; owns 80 acres land, valued at $5,000; married, 1838, to Miss Isabella Phillimore, of London, England; she was born in 1819 ; have four sons and three daughters, John, William, Letitia, Lewis, Isabella, Henry and Sarah; two sons served in the war of the rebellion. "PHILLIMORE .IOHX, Corn Shelt- er; born in England, May 19, 1840; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Republican ; Episco- palian; owns four town lots, valued at $1,000; enlisted in army, 1861; disabled June, 1862, a pensioner ; married Aug. 1, 1867, to Henrietta Robel; have five chil- dren. Philmore Lewis, farmer; Sec. 25. Philmore W. farmer; Sec. 25. Pickens Frank, farmer ; Sec. 23 ; 3%. Pickens James, farmer ; Sec. 23 ; 3%. Piercy G. farmer ; Sec. 20 ; 2. Pike Wm. farmer; Sec. 24; 3%. POOL CYRUS, Farmer; Sec. 29; born in Harrisburg, Pa., Oct. 26, 1811; came to this Co. in 1869; Republican; owns 91 acres of land, valued at $4,550; married Nov. 19, 1848, to Miss Ruth E. Bell, of Berkley Co., Va. ; have had two children, one son, Frank A., born May 28, 1824, died April 10, 1839; one daughter, Laura B. Pool, born Nov. 1, 1857, died March 10, 1877 ; Mr. Pool is inventor and proprietor of the best farm gate in existence, known as "Pool's Improved Farm Gate." (See business card.) Porter Chas. N. machinist. POTTER HOSEA, Veterinary Sur- geon ; born in Rutland, Vt., March 3, 1809 ; came to this Co. in 1849 ; Democrat ; Meth- odist; owns homestead valued at $1,200; married May 9, 1834, to Betsey Wellerwax, of Wayne Co., N. Y. ; she was born Jan. 4, 1811 ; Mr. Potter is owner of the cele- brated Bashaw stallion "Dave;" Dave is dark bay, black mane and tad, 17 hands high, 6 years of age, and weighs 1,460 lbs. Porter J. E. agricultural implements; 9. Porter Joseph, rents farm ; 2%. Pow Jno. carpenter; \%. Prichard D. E. Prichard W. E. horse dealer; 2. R AXDLETT CHAS. E. Farmer; Sec. 20; born in N. H., Oct. 9,1829; came to tuis Co. in 1854; Democrat; mar- ried, Feb. 27, 1868, to Mary E. Phelps ; have two daughters and one son. Reed Abner, laborer. REED ISAAC, Farmer; Sec. 13; born in Dartmouth, Mass., Nov. 24, 1813; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Republican; Christian Baptist ; owns 90 acres of land, valued at $6,500; Commissioner ol Highways ten years in succession, School Director, etc. ; married, June 18, 1838, to Miss Nancy L. Brown; Mrs. R. was born in Sutton, Mass., Feb. 22, 1820; have sixchildren, all daugh- ters, Minerva E., Flora J., Marietta B., Irene R., Ida M., Lillie D. Reese Wm. farmer ; 8. REYNOLDS C. W., M. D., Physi cian; born in Ohio, Jan. 20, 1811; came to this Co. 1834; Democrat; Universalist; owns town lots valued at $1,200; practiced in Illinois 38 years; was first Circuit Clerk, Recorder, P. M. and J. P. of Livingston Co.; organized the first free school and erected first frame building in L. Co. Rhodes Isaac, clerk. Rhodes Richard, stone mason. Rhodes T. stone mason. Rhody H. rents farm ; Sec. 14. Robinett Asbery, laborer. SOUTH OTTAWA TOWNSHIP. 397 Robinett Chas. laborer. Robinett Cornelius, laborer. Robinett Oliver, plasterer. ROCK WOOD E. O. Farmer; Sec. 34; born in Chesterfield, N. H., May 28, 1823; came to this Co. 1825; Republican; Congregationiilist; owns 160 acres, value $12,000 ; son of John and Sarah Rockwood ; one of earliest settlers of South Ottawa; Mrs. Sarah Rockwood still survives at ad- vanced age of 86 years. Romaine Geo. gardener. Rumple David, laborer. Rumple Geo. carpenter; %. Russell Jas. tanner. SANDEY JOHN, grocery and provision merchant; 2%. SANDERS FRANK, Contractor and Builder; born in London, England, Oct. 1, 1853; came to U. S. in 1854; to this Co. in 1862; Independent; Methodist; resides with father, Wm. Sanders, Esq., corner Chambers and Houston streets, South Ot- tawa; for eight years past has followed present occupation. Sanders Wm. carpenter; 1%. Schreeb E. W. school teacher; Sec. 12; \y z . Scott J. E. merchant ; 9%. Sessler B. farmer ; Sec. 26. Shaw Alva O. farmer ; Sec. 22. SHAW MRS. ROSAMAH, Sec. 22; born in Bethel, Ohio, June 7, 1820; came to this Co. 1838; Methodist; owns 240 acres land , valued at $12,000; relict of J. E. Shaw, Esq., one of the earliest and most prominent citizens of LaSalle Co. ; he came here while a child, from New York ; served in the Indian war, and was ever honored with offices of trust by his fellow citizens; Mr. Shaw was long con- nected with the M. E. Church, and a be- liever in its doctrines ; his death occurred Aug. 6, 1875, at 68 years ; has three chil- dren, one son and two daughters. Shaw Thos. E. carpenter. SHEAR AN JERRY, Farmer; Sec. 20; born in Ottawa, March 38, 1851; Re- publican; Catholic; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000 ; married to Annie Clan- cey, June 22, 1877 ; she was born at Farm Ridge, Dec. 22, 1855 ; Mr. Sheahan is son of John Sheahan, Esq., of South Ottawa. Sheahan John, farmer ; Sec. 20 ; 3. Shehan M." farmer ; Sec. 20. Shehan Thos., Jr., farmer ; Sec. 20 ; 4. Shehan Thos. farmer ; Sec. 20. Shute Thos. farmer ; Sec. 31. Skinner C. J. clerk. SKINNER J. E. Grain Dealer; born in Minicinque, Orange Co., N. Y., April 14, 1809; came to this Co, in 1840; Repub- lican; Universalist; owns homestead, valued at $2,500; married Feb. 29, 1836,to Mary L. Stevens, who was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Feb. 12, 1817; moved to Cass Co., Mich., where the marriage took place ; Capt. S. served one year (1846-7) in Mexi- can War, as Third Sergt. Co. I. 1st I.V.I. ; in war of Rebellion, in 11th Regt., Co. I., as First Lieut ; in three years' service, in 53d Regt., as Captain of Co. C ; has seven children. Skinner R. E. laborer. SMITH A. S. Toll-keeper; born Derby, Conn., July 6, 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1855; Republican; value of property, $800; enlisted in army, Aug. 7, 1862; lost left leg at Missionary Ridge, Nov. 25, 1864; discharged June, 1865; has been elected Township Collector, four years; Town Clerk once, in Fall River; Toll- keeper for Illinois River Bridge Co. for seven years; married Feb. 9, 1862, to Sarah E. Farrell, of Glasgow, Ky. : she moved to LaSalle Co. in 1856 ; has three children living: one son, E. A. ; and two daughters, Jessie and an infant. Smith C. J. laborer. Smith R. A. laborer. Sniger T. B. laborer. SNOOK HARVEY, Farmer; Sec. 25; born in Fishkill, Dutchess Co., N. Y., March 3, 1836 ; came to this State in 1856 ; to this Co. in 1860; Republican; Protest- ant; owns 40 acres land, valued at $2,000; served seven months in 11th I.V. C, 1865 ; wife was Miss Adaline S. Lovejoy. born in Vt., Nov. 26, 1839; married March 3, 1858; cnildren: Chestina T., Anna J., Cyrus J., Chas. H., Albert E., Melissa, Amanda and Abraham ; two deceased. Snooks Jas. laborer. Squires A. M. painter. Steinmire H. E. cigar maker. Stephens Frank, laborer. Stevens J. A. laborer. Streator Frank, printer. Stumph T. B. farmer ; Sec. 14 ; %. Stumph W. R. farmer ; Sec. 25. Stumph W. W. farmer; Sec. 25; 1%. Stumph Wyn, clerk. Suehr Julius, gardener ; Sec. 14. Sutton Wm. rents farm ; Sec. 36. ^ALBOT P. clerk. Thompson W. P. dealer in agl. impts. Timmons Thos. laborer. TOOMRS THOS. H. Farmer;* Sec. 29 ; born in England, April 3, 1836 ; came to Ohio in 1852 ; to this Co. in 1856 ; Re- publican; Universalist; married, in 1860, Mary J. Crane, of South Ottawa; she was bom in England, 1843 ; have seven chil- 398 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: dren, two sons and five daughters; Mr. Toombs served two years in rebel army, under compulsion ; Mrs. T. escaped from Texas, riding 550 miles on horseback, car- rying child of two years. Trainer Edw., Sr., stone mason. Trainer Edw., Jr., rents farm. Tremper W. H. carpenter. Troxel J. tailor. T 7AZZINE ALEX, farmer; Sec. 20. Vazzine Jno. farmer; Sec. 20 ;1. WALOFKE BERNARD, cabinet, maker. WAKEFIELD OTIS O. Retired Farmer; born in N. Y., Oct. 2, 1811 ; came to this Co. in 1839; Democrat; Baptist; owns 84 acres land, valued at $8,000; was Collector at Grand Rapids two years; Highway Commissioner four years; Jus- tice of the Peace seven years ; School Di- rector two years ; President of Agricultural Society, etc., etc. ; married Mrs. Jane Mc- Cone, Jan. 25, 1864; has one daughter living. Waters Thos. B. harness-maker. Watts John, farmer. Watts Jos. farmer ; Sec. 30 ; 5. WATTS P. €. Farmer; Sec. 28; born in Devonshire, Eng., June 23, 1822; came to 111. in 1840, and to this Co. in 1844; Re- publican; Episcopal ; owns 373 acres land, valued at $18,650 ; has held various offices of trust; married Nov. 25, 1847, to Mar- garet A. Brown, who was born in State of N. Y., and came to this Co. in 1840 ; have nine children living, seven daughters and two sons. Watts W. H. farmer. WescottBenj. laborer. Wescott E. E. laborer. Wescott M. S. laborer. Wescott O. laborer. Wilard A. W. rents farm ; Sec. 14. Willhazen Wm. farm laborer. Williams John. Wing Hannibal, farmer. Wing S. C. rents farm ; Sec. 36. Wise Adam, miller. Wishard John, farmer ; Sec. 26 ; 3. Wyman Peter, plasterer; %. Y OST EZRA Z. buggy-kemar. SOUTH OTTAWA BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Mariner Dr. J. Frank, Dentist. Mason TllOS. M. Druggist and manufacturer of "Hunt's Restorative Cordial." Pool Cyrus, Inventor and Pro- prietor of "Pool's Improved Farm Gate." Potter Hosea, Veterinary Sur- geon, and owner of Bashaw Stallion "Dave." Reynolds C. W. Physician. Sanders Frank, Contractor and Builder, Ottawa, 111. Skinner J. F. Grain Dealer. BBOOKFIELD TOWNSHIP. 399 BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP. ANDERSON BENJAMIN, farmer; Sec. 35 ; tp. 32 ; P.O. Ransom ; 2. Archie Wm. farmer; Sec. 35; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca. Armstrong G. W. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Seneca; 8. Armstrong J. L. farmer; Sec. 1 ; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca. BAKER NATHANIEL, farmer; Sec. 32; tp. 33 ; P.O. Marseilles. Barbour B. S. renter ; P.O. Seneca. BARTELS HENRICH, Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O.Seneca; born in Hanover, Germany, April 9, 1831 ; came to U. S. in 1857, and to this Co. in 1858; married Diana, daughter of Christian Gebeke, of Equerd, Hanover, at Ottawa, July 8, 1866 ; four children, Henry, Frank and Caroline, aged respectively ten, seven and three yrs. ; a boy not named, born July 1, 1877; owns 120 acres,value $6,000,and ten acres timber land, worth $100 ; total, $6,100 ; Democrat ; Lutheran. BARTELS WIIiHEL.lI, Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Seneca; born in Hanover, Germany, April 5, 1833; came to New Orleans in 1854; lived there three and a half years ; came to this Co. in 1858 ; mar- ried Christina Gebeke, a native of Han- over, at Ottawa, Nov. 10, 1863; five chil- dren, Lena, born March 13, 1*66; William, Nov. 24, 1867 ; Albert, Feb. 13, 1870; Tilda, June 1, 1873; Mina, Feb. 22, 1874; owns 120 acres land, value $6,U00; Democrat; Lutheran. BENKENDORFF CARL, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Seneca; born in Hanover, Germany, Nov. 11, 1823; married Doretta, daughter of John Dammann, of that place, in Feb., 1849; came to Montgomery Co., 111., in 1853, lived there five years, and came to this Co. in 1H58; lived eight years in Otter Creek Tp. ; in his present home ten years; no children; 80 acres land, val. $4,800; Democrat; Lutheran; is School Director; has been Path Master three years. BERRIER GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Marseilles; born in Perry Co., Pa., Nov. 24, 1849 ; is son of William and Catherine Berrier, who came to this Co. when he was eighteen years old; was married July 4, 1876, at Streator, to Eunice L., daughter of the late Salter S. Blancb- ard; one child, Wm. S., born April 23, 1877 ; rents from and lives in the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Phoebe Blanchard ; Democrat ; Independent: Bishop Joseph, farmer; Sec. 6; tp. 32; P. O. Marseilles ; 4. 23^ Blackman Wm. farmer; Sec. 30; tp. 32; P.O. Marseilles. BLANCHARD MRS. PH| acres of land, value $3,800; Democrat; Catholic; was Path Master ; with an entire absence of any invidious intention, we will say, we have rarely met five more intelligent young ladies in any farmer's household than Mr. G.'s five amiable daughters ; graceful, and of fine deportment, they are a credit to their Irish parents. Glinden Martin, rents farm; P. O. Seneca. Golder Andrew, farmer ; Sec. 5 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Marseilles. Golder James, farmer; Sec. 9; tp. 32; P. O. Marseilles. Goodrich Samuel, farmer ; Sec. 11 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Seneca; '6 l / 2 . GORDON JAS. Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Marseilles; born in Northumberland, Scotland, in 1822; came to this Co. in 1850, where he married Johanna Daly, in 1860 ; has three sons and two daughters : John, aged 15; James, 12; Johanna, 10; Frank, 8; and Jane, 4 years; owns 280 acres land, valued at $13,600 ; Republican ; Presbyterian. Green Chas. M. laborer; P. O. Marseilles. Griffith Jas. Sec. 13; tp. 22; P. O. Seneca; 6. Griffin J. Sec. 21.; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca. Griffith Thos. farmer; Sec. 21 ; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca. Grobe Chas. farmer; Sec. 36; tp. 32; P.O. Seneca; 2. HACKSHALL WM. fanner; Sec. 19; tp. 33; P.O.Marseilles. Haberly Goodley, lives with father ; Sec. 31 ; tp. 32. HAERERLE JOHN G. Farmer; Sec. 32; P. (J. Marseilles; born in Wur- temburg, Germany, March 9, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1853 ; married Katharina Winkler, in 1846; she died in this Co., Nov. 28, 1865; had six children by this marriage: Katharina, Gottlieb J., Mary, Elizabeth, Fredricka P. and Frederick J . ; went to Europe, and there married Miss Regina Schnepple, Jan. 30, 1866, by whom he has one son, Oscar, born Jan. 9, 1873; he owns 240 acres land, worth $12,000; Republican; Lutheran. Haikes Dexter, rents farm ; P. O. Seneca. Hall Pat, farmer; Seel; tp. 32; P. O. Sen- eca; 2. Halley R. farmer; Sec. 21; tp. 32; P.O. Sen- eca; 1. Hannah Geo. farmer ; Sec. 15 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Seneca; 2. Hannah Robt. lives with Geo., his father. Haton Dennis, Sr., farmer ; Sec. 35 ; tp. 33 ; P. O. Seneca; 2. Haton Dennis, Jr., farmer with Dennis, Sr. Herbert John, farmer ; Sec. 19 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Seneca ; 4%. Herbert Thos. farmer; Sec. 34; tp. 32; P.O. Seneca ; 4. HodleyB.E. farmer; Sec. 17; tp. 32; P.O. Marseilles; 2. 402 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY! Hobert W. 8. Holt Chas. rents farm ; P. O. Seneca. Holt Thos. farmer; Sec. 15; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca; 3. Holt John, farmer; Sec. 16; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca. I NKS JOHN, farmer; Sec. 31; tp. 32; P.O. Marseilles; 4^. JACKSON WALLACE, farmer; Sec. 36; tp. 33; P. O. Seneca. Jennings Matthew, farmer ; Sec. 8 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Marseilles. Johnson Jno. K. rents farm ; P. O. Seneca. JOHNSOX OliE A. Farmer; Sec. 36 P. O. Kinsman; born near Stavanger, Nor way, Feb. 13, 1839 ; came to N. Y. in 1856 lived there until he came to this Co., in 1859 ; was married in Mission Tp., Sept 13, 1864, to Julia, daughter of John John son, a native of Norway; had six chil- dren, four now living: Joseph M., born July 4, 1865; Edward A., Sept. 8, 1868; Chas. J., June 18, 1872 ; and Olun, March 7, 1875; owns 160 acres land, valued at $7,000 ; is School Director ; Independent ; Independent. Jones Jas. W. farm ; S. 11 ;tp. 32 ; P.O.Seneca. KENNEDY JNO. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; tp. 32 ; P.O. Seneca; 2%. Kelley Jno. rents farm ; P. O. Seneca. Kerwin Jno. rents farm ; P. O. Seneca. Kohrt Frederick, Sr., farmer; Sec. 27; tp.33; P. O. Seneca; 2>£. Kohrt Frederick, Jr., farmer ; Sec. 3 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Seneca. LANE S. D. farmer; Sec. 35; tp. 32; P.O. Seneca. Latimore Jas. A. farmer ; Sec. 16 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Seneca; 2. Lee Jno. rents farm ; P. O. Marseilles. Lee Oliver, rents farm; P. O. Marseilles. Linden Chas. farmer ; P. O. Seneca. Linden Henry, farmer ; P. O. Seneca. M cCABE JAS. farmer; P. O.. Seneca. McCABE THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Seneca ; born in County Mona- han, Ireland, in 1834; came to this Co. di- rect in 1849 ; was married at Ottawa, in Feb., 1862, to Sarah, daughter of Patrick Dillon, a native of Queens County, Ire- land; wife died Dec. 21, 1874; had six children ; three sons and one daughter are living, John, aged 14; Kate, 12; Frank, 10, and J anies, 7 years ; he is a widower ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $6,400; Dem- ocrat ; Catholic ; has been School Director for six years ; served three years as Road Commissioner, and having been re-elected, is yet in service. McCarty Cornelius, laborer ; P. O. Seneca. McCarty Daniel, laborer; P. O. Seneca. McCormack James, farmer ; Sec. 14 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Seneca; 5. McCullum A. J. farmer ; P. O. Seneca. McCullum W. A. farmer; Sec. 31 ; tp. 32. McDonald Pat. farmer; Sec. 28; tp. 33; P.O. Marseilles ; 2. McElroy W. farmer; Sec. 22; tp. 32; 4^. Mclntire Michael, farmer; Sec. 33; tp. 32; 4. McVeyJas. farmer; Sec. 22; tp. 32; P.O. Seneca. Mack Chas. farmer; P. O. Seneca, Mack Win. farm ; S. 34; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca. Malady J. farm ; Sec. 1 ; tp. 33 ; P. O. Seneca. Maloy James, farmer; Sec. 1; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca; 2. Marsh Geo., Sr., farmer; Sec. 16; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca; 2%. Marsh J. J. farm; S.9; tp.32; P.O. Seneca; 2. Maxon D. farm; S. 2; tp. 32; P.O. Seneca; 3. Mead E. farmer; Sec. 3; tp. 33 ; P.O. Seneca. MERRIMAX JOHX, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 25 ; P. 0. Seneca ; born in Wurternburg, Germany, Dec. 12, 1834; came to New York, where he remained two years; thence to Hartford, Conn., where he lived one year ; thence to Michi- gan, and from there to this Co., in 1856 ; married at Lowell, March 8, 1857, Dorethea, daughter of Jacob Egler, a native of Wur- ternburg; had three children, Caroline, born Sept. 12, 1859; Jacob, Aug. 11, 1861, who, on the ninth anniversary of his birth- day, was kicked by a horse and died Aug. 17,1870; Edward, March 16, 1873; owns 170 acres of land, valued at $9,000 ; Dem- ocrat; Lutheran; has been Justice of the Peace, Road Commissioner, School Di- rector, and generally active in all the gov- ernmental departments of the Tp. ; is now School Trustee. Miller Chris, farmer; Sec. 30; tp. 32; P. O. Marseilles ; 2. Miller Wm. farmer; Sec. 35; tp. 33; P. O. Marseilles. M1TCHEUL MICH AEE, Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Marseilles; born in County of Galway, Ireland, March 17, 1830 ; came via New Orleans to this Co. in ]852 ; mar- ried in LaSalle, Aug. 28, 1854, Miss Mar- garet, daughter of Michael Healey, then living in California; have rive children, Mary Ann, born Jan. 13, 1856 ; Peter, Oct. 28, 1859 ; Ellen J., April 6, 1862 ; Margaret B.. April 30, 1865, and Michael P., Feb. 5, 1870 ; owns 160 acres land in Sees. 18 and 19, valued at $8,000 ; served as School Di- rector twelve years ; is Path Master ; Dem- ocrat; Catholic. Mitchell Wm. farmer; Sec. 30; tp. 32; P. O. Marseilles ; 2. BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP. 403 Morrow Edw. farmer; Sec. 27; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca; 4. Morrow Jas. farmer; Sec. 13; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca ; 2. Mulaley Barney, laborer; P. O. Crotty. Mulvahill J. farmer; Sec. 21; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca ; 2. Mulvahill W. farmer; Sec. 27; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca; 2. NAUGHTON JOHN, works for G. T. Winkler on Sec. 30 ; P. O. Marseilles. Nagle R. Sec. 19 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Marseilles ; 8. Nichols H. W. farmer; Sec. 9; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca. O? DONOHUE PAT. farmer ; Sec. 33 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Ransom. O'Connor James, farmer; P.O. Crotty; 1. O'Connor Lawrence, farmer ; Sec. 34 ; tp. 32 ; P.O. Seneca; 2. O'Leary Jno., Sr., farmer; Sec. 32; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca. O'Leary Jno., Jr., farmer; Sec. 32; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca. O'Leary Joseph, farmer ; P. O. Ransom. O'Leary Michael, farmer; Sec. 28; tp. 32; P. O. Marseilles ; 4. O'Leary Wm. farmer; P. O. Ransom. O'Loughlin Andrew, farmer; Sec. 20; tp.32; P.O. Seneca; 6. O'Loughlin Dennis, farmer; Sec. 17; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca. O'Leary Jas. farmer; Sec. 32; tp.32; P.O. Ransom. O'Loughlin Jno. farmer; P. O. Ransom. O'Loughlin Michael, farmer ; Sec. 28 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Seneca. Ollendorf Emmons. Osborn Sidney. Osgood L. P. farm ; S. 9 ; 'tp. 32 ; P.O. Seneca. Osgood S.T. farmer; Sec. 12; tp.32; P.O. Seneca ; 4. P EASTER BENJ. farmer; Sec. 6; tp.32; P. O. Marseilles. Powers B. blacksmith ; P. O. Seneca. Peterson Claude, farmer; Sec. 19; tp. 32; P. O. Marseilles. Post Chapin, farmer ; Sec. 8 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Marseilles. Probasco S. farm ; Sec. 4 ; tp.33 ; P.O. Seneca ; 4. RAPP HENRY, farmer; Sec. 29; tp. 32 P. O. Marseilles. Reardon Dennis, rents farm ; Sec. 23 ; tp. 32 P. O. Seneca. Reardon Mich, rents farm ; Sec. 22 ; tp. 32 P.O. Seneca. Redman Julius. Ridgon Daniel, laborer ; P. O. Seneca. RIDKER CHAS. A. Farmer; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Marseilles ; born in Wurtemburg, Germany, Nov. 27, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1853; married Martha, daughter of Christopher Muiling, at Ottawa, March 1, 18G4; had seven children, four now living; Charles O, born Oct. 4, 1866; Martha Christina, March 25, 1H70 ; Jacob, Nov. 16, 1872, and Lilly L., Sept. 18, 1876 ; enlisted Sept., 1861, in 64th I. V. I., Co. A. (known as Yates' Sharp Shooters) ; was at the taking of New Madrid, Mo. ; honorably discharged on account of sickness, July 3, 1862; re- covered and re-enlisted as Vet. Vol. in Battery C, 1st 111. Light Art., Feb. 29, 1864; was with Sherman through cam- paign to the sea, at the taking of Savan- nah, fall of Atlanta and battle of Benton- ville, N. C. ; mustered out at Springfield, in 1865 ; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $4,500; Republican; Lutheran. Ritchie Wm. W. farmer; Sec. 33; tp. 32; P. O. Ransom. Roache Mathew Sec. 21. P. O. Seneca; rents 80 acres; native of Ireland. Rood Walter, farmer; Sec. 16; tp. 32; P.O. Seneca. Rose Albert, farmer ; P. O. Marseilles. Rose G. W. farmer; Sec. 17; tp.32; P. O. Marseilles. Rose G. W., Jr., farmer; Sec. 9; tp. 32; P.O. Seneca. Rose W. H. farmer; Sec. 17; tp. 32; P. O. Marseilles ; 5. SACKETT E. W. farmer; Sec. 28; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca; 4. Schnake August, farmer; Sec. 35; tp. 32; P. O. Ransom. Schroeder Chris, farmer ; Sec. 15 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Marseilles. Schroeder Jno. farmer ; Sec. 15 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Marseilles; 6. Schutte Fred. Sec. 29; P.O. Marseilles; owns 80 acres. Seefus Geo. lives with John Seefus. Seefus John, farmer ; Sec. 33 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Marseilles. Shapland Jno. farmer; Sec. 31; tp. 32; P. O. Marseilles; 2%. Shapland Wm. farmer ; Marseilles. Shaul Alex, farmer; Sec. 2; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca; 2. bhaul Chas. rents farm; P. O. Seneca. Shaul Cornelius, rents farm ; P. O. Seneca. Sheedy Tim. farmer; Sec. 14; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca; 6. Shultz Frederick. Sigler Fred. G. farmer; P. O. Marseilles. Sigler R. P. farm; Sec. 16; tp. 32; P.O. Sen- eca ; 2%.. 404 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Sigler Wrn. farmer; P. O. Seneca. Smith W. G. farmer; Sec. 15; tp. 32; P.O. Seneca. Snooks Jno. farmer; Sec. 15; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca ; 4. Spalding Frank, farmer; P. O. Seneca. SPAl LI>IXG MILES C. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 23; P. O. Seneca; born in Onondaga Co., X. Y., Oct. 28, 1830; moved to Illinois in 1844; lived in Kane Co. eighteen years ; was married at Kanesville, Nov. 28, 1852, to Miss Lucy A., daughter of Calvin and Pbcebe Cole; she was born in Canada, in 1830; has four children. Win. A., born Au£. 31, 1853; Francis J. Nov. 29, 1854; Nettie J., Feb. IT. I860; Carrie E., Dec. 22, 1865; owns 155 acres of land in Sees. 22 and 23, valued at $7,OU0 ; Republican ; Independent. Spalding Wm. A. farmer; P.O. Seneca. Sullivan Jno. farmer; Sec. 12; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca; 4. Sullivan Tim. farmer; Sec. 12; tp. 32; P. O. Seneca Sutter Jacob, farmer ; Sec. 35 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Seneca; 4. Still Amos, rents farm ; P. O. Marseilles. WARE JOHN S. Sec. 14; P. O. Mar- seilles; rents 50 acres of Waite. Wauchoup Jos. H. farmer ; Sec. 10 ; tp. 32 ; P. O. Seneca. Weidman Jno. farmer; Sec. 29; tp. 32; P.O. Ransom; 2. Welch Thos. farmer; Sec. 28; tp. 32; P. O. Ransom ; 4. Wenkler G. F. farmer; Sec. 30; tp. 32; P. O. Marseilles ; 3. Wertzel Henry, farmer; Sec. 29; tp. 32; P. O. Ransom. Whiteford Wm. rents^farm ; P.,0. Seneca. WTDMAJOf JOHX, Farmer; Sec 29; P. O. Marseilles; born in Wurtenr burg, Germany, April 30, 1829 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ; married Johanna, daugh- ter of Jacob Holtz, a native of Wurteni- burg, on Oct. 15, 1854; has seven children living, Anna M., bom Dec. 26, 1855 ; Carl H., Sept. 17, 1858 ; Louise P., May 27, 1861 ; Emma M., June 28, 1863; John H., Dec. 30, 1864; Emma C, Feb. 8, 1866 ; Christian A., Aug. 13, 1870 : owns 140 acres of land, valued at £6,3u0; Republican; Lutberan; has been School Director. Woodward Wm. organ manufacturer; Sec. 14; P. O. Seneca. WRIGHT CAPT. JOS I AH B. Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Marseilles; born in Bennington Co., Vt., Oct. 6, 1816 ; married Sophrona Pratt, a native of Mass. j moved to Niagara Co., N. Y., when twenty-five years old, where his wife died, leaving five children; on Jan. 4. 1850, married Miss Eliza O, daughter of John H. Bennett, near Buffalo; has two children by this marriage; his grandfather. Josiah Wright, fought as a private soldier in the Revolu- tion, at the battle of Bennington, Vt., as a General in the war of 1812, and afterwards was many years Circuit Judge of the Southern District of Vermont: Capt. W. came to this Co. in 1852 ; entered the army in 1861 as Capt. of Co. A, 53d I. V. I. ; was in battles of Pittsburg Landing, Hatchee River and seige of Corinth ; was detached and put in command of colored camp at Bolivar, Tenn., under Cen. Bremen., Dis- trict Commander; resigned in June, 1864; had four brothers and three sons in the late war; the latter are all dead; oldest son, J. B., was a Major, Ed. M. was Lieut of Battery C. (Ottawa) ; Charles J., a Ser- geant in both Penn., was killed in front of Richmond ; Owns 80 acres, valued at $4,- 000 ; Republican ; Independent. VERMILLION TOWNSHIP. ANGEL E. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Streator; 1%. Angel W. farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Streator; 3. Applebee Nathan, renter; P.O. Streator. BAILEY WILLIAM B. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Tonica; 9. Baird T.W. farm; Sec. 29; P.O. Tonica; 4>£. Baker Emory, farmer; P.O. Tonica. Baker J.G. farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Tonica; 10. Barnhart H. C. rents farm; P.O. Tonica. Barr H. teamster; P.O. Lowell. Barr J. teamster; P.O. Lowell. Barton J. R. M. renter; P. O. Tonica. BeardsleyJ.B. farm; Sec. 29; P.O. Tonica; 6. Briggs J. farm; Sec. 36; P. O. Streator; 4^. Brooks B. renter; P.O. Streator. Brown A. tarmer ; Sec. 34; P.O. Tonica; 4%. Brown L. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Tonica; 4.%. VERMILLION TOWNSHIP. 405 Brunsbach A. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Tonica. BrunsbackH.H. farm ; S. 34; P.O. Tonica; 4. BULLOCK O. M. Farmei; Sec. 32; P.O. Tonica; born in Mass., July 23, 1803; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Republican ; Congregationalist ; owns 190 acres land, value $10,000; married Rebecca Nichols in 1849 ; no children. Burgess J. E. farmer; Sec. 31. Burgess S.S. farm; S. 28; P.O. Tonica; 18%. Burgess S.W. farm; S. 31 ; P.O. Tonica; 8%. BURGESS WARREX, Farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Tonica; born in N.J., May 26, 1824; came to this Co. in 1837; Repub- lican ; Congregationalist ; owns 240 acres land, value $10,000; married Emily Swift, April 9, 1851; she was born in Vermont; four children living and one deceased. CARTWRIGHT SILAS, farmer; P. O. Streator. Chamberlain D. farm; S.28; P.O. Tonica; 8. Chamberlain J. farm ; S.28 ; P.O. Tonica ; 1%. ColeyJno.farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Tonica; 2%. COUXEY JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Farm Ridge; boru in S. O, in April, 1851 ; came to this Co. in 1863 ; Democrat ; Liberal ; owns 80 acres land, value $3,200 ; married Adeline Hapner, Feb. 18, 1875; one child, a boy. RYER CHESTER, farmer; P. O. Lowell. D E ATON CLARENCE, farmer; P. O. Vermilliouville. Eaton H. farmer; P.O. Tonica. Eaton N. L. farm; Sec. 32; P.O. Tonica; 13. Eaton S. farm ; Sec. 16 ; P.O. Vermillionville ; Elliott J. B. farm; S. 33; P.O. Tonica; 10%. Elliott Jno. farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Tonica; 9. Emicks Geo. laborer; P.O. Tonica. FITZER GEO. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Streator; 8. FitzerW. farmer; Sec. 32 ; P.O. Streator ; 7. GALLUP JOHN, rents farm; P. O. Ton- ica. Green L. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Tonica; 12. Green W. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Tonica; 3. Gregory J. M. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Tonica. Gregory S. M. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Tonica. Gregory VV. farm ; Sec. 19 ; P.O. Tonica; 5%. Grote Nich. miner ; P.O. Tonica. H ALDERMAN CLINTON, miner; P. O. Tonica. Halderman John, miner; P. O. Tonica. Hall S. A. farm; Sec. 29; P. O. Tonica; 6%. Hapner W. farm; Sec. 35; P.O. Tonica; 7%. Hawley A. farmer ; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Tonica. Hawley E. farm; Sec.20; P.O. Tonica; 16%. Hawley M. E. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Tonica. fleatley M. rents farm ; Sec. 17. Hensel C, Sr. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Tonica. Hensel C, Jr. rents farm ; P. O. Tonica ; 4. Hensel Fred, farmer; P. O. Tonica. Horning J. farmer; Sec. 16 ; P.O. Lowell ; 1. Howe G. W. farm; Sec. 30; P.O. Tonica; 25. Huss B. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Tonica; 22. Huss Harvey, farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Tonica. Huss Meeker, farmer ; P. O. Tonica. Huss S. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Tonica; 7. Hutchinson I. farm ; Sec.32 ; P.O. Tonica ; 13. K EMMERICH WM. Farmer; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Tonica ; born in Germany, Sept. 28, 1853; came to this Co. in 1869; Democrat; Catholic; owns 41 acres land, valued at $1,600; his parents are living with him ; they came to this Co. the same time. King Josiah, farmer; P. O. Tonica. King Mark, teamster; P. O. Tonica; 2%. Kirkpatrick M. rents farm ; P. O. Lowell. Knapp J. C. farm; Sec. 29; P. O. Tonica; 3. Knapp L. C. farm; S. 29; P. O. Tonica; 7%. LATHROP WM. diy goods and grocer- ies ; P. O. Lowell ; 1. Leslie R. S. farm; Sec. 21; P. O. Tonica; 9. Lock Isaac, farm; Sec. 34; P. O. Tonica; 10. Lock Noah, farm; S. 17; P. O. Tonica; 9%. Lutz V. G. farm; Sec. 16; P. O. Tonica; 7. McKINNEY ARCHIE, laborer; P. O. Tonica. Mather Peter, miner; P. O. Lowell. Michael Chas. laborer; P. O. Tonica. Myers H. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Streator. Myers Wm. J. farm; Sec. 23; P. O. Streator. NEWTON G. M. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Tonica; 13. Nicholson Jno. miller ; P. O. Lowell ; 8. Nicholson Wm. miller; P. O. Lowell; 8. o TT CONRAD, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Tonica. Ott Jacob, blacksmith ; P. O. Lowell ; 5%. Ott M. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Tonica. PALMER WARREN, laborer; P. O. Tonica. Patterson S. farm; S. 31 ; P. O. Tonica; 5%. Patterson Saml. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Tonica. Patterson W. farm ; S. 27 ; P. O. Tonica ; 3%. Peck Andrew, laborer; P. O. Tonica. 4 Peck Wm. laborer; P. O. Tonica. Perry A. L. rents farm; S. 32; P. O. Tonica. 406 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Perry A. S. rents farm ; P. O. Tonica. PIKJE JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Vermillionville; born in ;England, April 19,1846; came to this Co. in 1872; Re- publican; Baptist; owns personal prop- erty at a value of $400. REILY JOHN, rents farm; P. O. Ton- ica. Robinson A. G. farm; S.28; P.O. Tonica; 11. Robinson S. farm; Sec. 28; P. O. Tonica; 9. Rose G. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Tonica; 8%. Rose Jno. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Tonica; 4. Rose Jno., Jr., farm ; S. 33 ; P.O. Tonica ; 4%. SCOTT CHAS. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Tonica. Seely Samuel, rents farm ; P. O. Tonica. Seely Wm. rents farm ; P. O. Tonica. Smith H. laborer; P. O. Tonica. Stanford E. farm; S. 27; P. O. Tonica; 17. Stanford R. E. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Tonica. Strawn J. R. farm; S. 17; P.O. Tonica; U%. Strawn J. R., Jr., farmer; P. O. Tonica. Strawn S. B. farmer; P. O. Tonica. TROUT A. B. rents farm; Sec. 18; P. O. Tonica. Trout Wm. C. farmer; Sec. 18; P. 0. Ton- ica; 1%. Tyler D. W. farm; Sec. 16; P.O.Lowell; 1%. T 7ANATTA JNO. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Tonica; 1. w ARD ED. rents farm; P. O. Tonica. Warrener Jos. blacksmith ; P. O. Lowell ; 1. Washburn B. farm; S. 15; P.O. Tonica; 2%. Waterbury Jerry, miner; P. O. Tonica. Waterbury U. S. miner ; P. O. Tonica. Weist Jacob, laborer; P. O. Tonica. Weld Enos, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Tonica. WELLMAX JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Vermillionville; born in Ger- many, Feb. 5, 1824 ; came to this Co. in 1839 ; Democrat ; Catholic ; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $10,000; married Kath- erine Fox; she was born in Germany; they have four children living and two deceased. Wersheid Jno. mechanic ; P. O. Lowell. Woodward C. laborer; P. O. Tonica. CHICAGO, IN 1833 ; PRESENT SITE OF LAKE STREET BRIDGE. -"3& PETER MILLER MISSION TOWNSHIP. RICHLAND TOWNSHIP. 409 RICHLAND TOWNSHIP. ADAMS REINHARD, renter; Sec. 8; P.O. Lostant. ADAMS JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Lostant; born in Germany, Jan. 21, 1828; came to this Co. in 1864; Dem- ocrat; Catholic; owns 160 acres land, valued at $5,000; married B. Kill, Feb. 21, 1857; three children living and four dead. BALLENSEIFER JOHN, farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Lostant; 2. Barnes H. farmer ; Sec. 28; P.O. Lostant; 1%. Boner H. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Lostant; 1%. KOI HI K HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Lostant ; born in Germany, Nov. 28, 1850; came to this Co. in 1865; Re- publican; Evangelical Association; mar- ried Emilia Heilman, Feb. 7, 1872; she was born Oct. 6, 1854, in Pa; one child living and one dead. BRUNSBACK AUGUST, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Tonica; born in Germany, Aug. 17, 1842; came to this Co. in 1849; Republican; Lutheran; owns 160 acres land, value $5,000 ; has held the office of School Director for six years; married Rachel Hapner Aug. 11, 1864 ; born Ohio ; have two children living and one dead. Brunsback Daniel, renter; P.O. Tonica; %• BURGER JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Lostant; born in Germany, June 26, 1828; came to this Co. in 1864; Dem- ocrat ; Catholic ; owns 120 acres land, value $5,000; married J. Schwegler, Aug. 12, 1854 ; they have six children living, four boys and two girls. CHESLING CHAS. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Lostant; 4. Comiskey H. farmer ; Sec. 18 ; P.O. Lostant ; 9. Comiskey J. farmer ; Sec. 18 ; P.O. Lostant ; 5. Cusick Charles, Sec. 31. CUSAC WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Lostant; born in Ohio, April 15, 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Republi- can; Methodist; owns 160 acres land, value $10,000; married Amanda Axline in Oct., 1851 ; four children living, two boys and two girls ; one dead. DONAHAR JAMES, farmer; P.O. Los- tant. Donahar Jno. farmer; P.O. Lostant. DONAHAR MICHAEL,, Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Lostant; born in Glin Co., Limerick, Ire; married M. Fravoley in 1845 ; six children living, three boys and three girls ; one deceased. Dunham J. B. teacher; Sec. 7; P. O. Tonica. 24 DUNHAM J. Li. Farmer and Town Clerk; Sec. 7; P. O. Tonica; born in Brown Co., Ohio, July 29, 1829; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; Con- gregationalist ; owns 80 acres land, value $5,000; married E. F. Blair, March 24, 1853; she was born May 1, 1835, in Vic. Co., Ky. ; four children living and two dead. "PICHENHAUER GEORGE, laborer. EIRICH THEODORE, Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Lostant; born in Germany, Feb. 6, 1844; came to this Co. in 1852; Democrat; Catholic; owns 80 acres land, value $5,000 ; married Katharina Does in 1873 ; two children living, both girls. EPPELSHEIMER JOHN, Farm- er; Sec. 16; P. O. Lostant; born in Ger., Aug. 24, 1824; came to this Co. in 1853; Republican ; Evangelical Association ; 160 acres land, value $10,000 ; married Katha- rina Kreisau, June 5, 1854 ; nine children living, four boys and five girls; four dead. Eschback C. farmer ; Sec. 10 ; P.O. Lostant ; 7. Eschbach Jno. money loaner ; P.O. Lostant. Eschbach P. Sr. farm ; S. 10 ; P.O. Lostant ; 4% Eschbach P. Jr. farmer ; Sec. 3 ; P.O. Lostant. Eschbach P. J. farmer ; Sec. 10 ; P.O. Lostant. FINGER JOHN, farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Lostant. Finn John A. Sec. 33. FISCHER CHRISTIAN, Farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Lostant; born in Germany, April 16, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1847 ; Republican ; Evangelical Association ; 200 acres land, value $10,000 ; has been School Trustee for ten years; married Augusta Keil, Feb. 22, 1857 ; she was born in Ger., Sept. 19, 1839; six children living and four dead. Flanagan T. farm ; Sec. 32 ; P.O. Lostant ; Z%. Folley Thos. farmer; P.O. Lostant. FOBKEL VALENTINE, D. D., Pastor of Evangelical Association; Sec. 15; P.O. Lostant; born in Germany, Apr. 16, 1835 ; Republican ; married Franziska Scheibel, April 24, 1859; she was also born in Germany; four children living and four dead. Frangenberg W. farm; Sec. 3; P.O. Lostant. Freimann C. farm; S. 15; P.O. Lostant; 7)£. RENTER JOHN, farmer; P.O. Lostant. Genter N. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Lostant ; t%. 410 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY! CiERLACH M. Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Lostant ; born in Germany, Jan. 20, 1829 ; came to this Co. in 1857; Democrat; Cath- olic ; owns 200 acres land, value $10,000 ; married H. Lauf, Sept., 1858; four chil- dren living, two boys and two girls. Graham Albert, renter; P.O. Tonica. GRIVY SAMUEL, Farmer; Sec. 21 P.O. Lostant; born in Pa., Feb. 8, 1849 came to this Co. in 1851 ; Republican Evangelical Association ; owns 160 acres land, value $ 8,000; married Christina Walling, Jan. 20, 1872 ; she was born Apr. 13, 1853, in Germany ; came to this Co. in 1867, with her parents, and has lived here ever since ; two children living, one boy and one girl. Grivy Wm, Sr. farm ; S. 16 ; P.O. Lostant; 4. GRIVY WILLIAI, Farmer; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Lostant ; born in LaSalle Co., May 20, 1854 ; has lived here ever since ; Republican; Evangelical Association; 80 acres land, value $5,000 ; married Carolina Richard, March 23, 1875 ; she was born in this Co., Jan. 20, 1857; Mr. Griyy's father is also living on the farm joining his; was born in Germany, Feb. 14, 1810 ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Republican ; Evangel- ical Association ; owns 80 acres land, val. $4,000; seven children living, two boys and five girls ; one deceased. Grivy Wm. J. farm; S. 16; P.O. Lostant; %. HANDLON M. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Lostant; 1. Harth C. farm; Sec. 20; P.O. Lostant; 2^. Herman J., Sr. farm; S. 10; P.O. Lostant; 1. Herman J.,Jr. farm ; S. 22 ; P.O. Lostant ; 1%. Herron T. farm; Sec. 30; P.O. Lostant; 6>£. Hopkins Frank, renter ; P.O. Lostant. Horbach W. farm; S. 20; P. O. Lostant; 2%. JAGLE GEORGE, retired farmer; P.O. Lostant. JAGLE FERDINAND, Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Lostant; born in Germany, Oct. 19, 1826; came to this Co. in 1856; Democrat; Catholic; owns 160 acres land, value $9,000 ; married Carolina Adam in Sept., 1859 ; she was born in Germany in 1836; eleven children living, four boys and seven girls ; one deceased. Jennett Hugh, farm; S. 34; P.O. Garfield; 1. JONES ISRAEL, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Tonica; born in Gorham, Maine, Aug. 26, 1800; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; owns 93 acres land, value $5,000; married Amelia Libby, Jan. 24, 1825; she was born Feb. 22, 1800; died May 5, 1857; seven children living and one deceased, who lost his life in defense of his country ; A. S. Jones enlisted in Co. D, 20th I. V.I. ; Mr. I. Jones married again Dec. 25, 1859, to Mary E. Kane; she died April 12, 1877. JONES A. Farmer, living with father; Republican ; married E. G. Kane, Feb. 7, 1877; she was bom April 11, 1844. K EEGAN FRANK, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Garfield. Keegan John, farm ; Sec. 34 ; P. O. Garfield. KEEGAN PATRICK, Farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Garfield; born in Ireland, March 15, 1815; came to. this Co. in 1862; Demo- crat ; Catholic ; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000 ; married Margaretha McCarthy in 1845 ; she was born in Ireland ; five chil- dren living, three boys and two girls ; one deceased. Keegan Thos. farmer; P.O. Garfield. Kerscheid Mathias, tailor; P.O. Lostant; 1. Kimble Wm. laborer; P. O. Lostant. Kirle Adolph, laborer ; Sec. 27. Kunta Antel, farm ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Lostant ; 2. LAUF WILLIAM, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Lostant; 2. Lawless Jas. farmer ; P.O. Lostant. Lawless Martin, farmer; P.O. Lostant. Lawless M. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Lostant; 3. Lawless Peter, farmer; P.O. Lostant. Lawless Thos. renter; P.O. Lostant. LEHNHAFSEN WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Lostant; born in Germany, Feb. 13, 1830 ; came to this Co. in 1853; Democrat; Catholic; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; has been Road Com. and Justice of Peace for some time ; married Gertrude Eich, June 3, 1857 ; she was born Nov. 25, 1826, in Germany ; three children living, two boys and one girl; two dead. Linder John, farmer; P.O. Lostant; 1. LINRER WILLIAM, Farmer. Sec. 3; P. O. Tonica; born in Germany, Jan. 10, 1809 ; came to this Co. in 1849 ; Demo- crat ; Catholic ; owns 528 acres land, value $20,000 ; married K. Roth, Feb. 10, 1843 ; two children living and one deceased; Cond. Zimmerman, their son-in-law, is living with them. M cGRATH PHILIP, renter; P. O. Lostant. Mahan Jas. renter ; P.O. Lostant. Mahan P. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Lostant; 2. Martin Zerrer, Sec. 15; P.O. Lostant. Meyer H. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Lostant. Meyer L. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Lostant; 2. Merten John. Miller Bernhardt, farm ; S. 17 ; P.O. Lostant. Miller Frederick. Miller Gus. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Lostant; 3. MILLER JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Lostant; born in Germany,, May 16, 1837 ; came to this, Co, in 1863 ; Republican ;. RICHLAND TOWNSHIP. 411 Lutheran; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000 ; married Katharina Hartman, Feb. 5, 1863 ; she was born Aug. 22, 1840, in Germany, and came here to this Co. in 1863; have lived here ever since; seven children living, three boys and four girls. MOORE JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Lostant; born in Ireland in 1845; came to this Co. in 1852 ; Democrat ; Cath- olic; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; has labored for Mr. Newton, near Tonica, about three years; also for Mr. Backer, who lives two miles east of Tonica, about three years ; was very well liked by them ; he also speaks highly of his employers. Moore Owen, farm; Sec. 29; P.O. Lostant; 7. MOORE STEPHEN, Farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Lostant; born in Ireland in 1842; came to this Co. in 1852 ; Democrat ; Cath- olic; owns 240 acres land, value $10,000; has held the office of Road Com.; his mother is at the age of 76 years, and is living with him. Moore Thos. farmer ; P.O. Lostant. N AAS CHARLES, farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Lostant. Naas Peter, farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P.O. Lostant. NAAS HEINRICH, Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Lostant; born in Germany, Nov. 15, 1797 ; came to this Co. in 1861 ; Democrat ; Catholic; owns 220 acres land, value $15,400 ; Mr. Naas was one of the leading men in geometry in Germany; married Elizabetha Schmidt, Nov. 24, 1823; she was born March 13, 1798, in Germany; six children living, three boys and three girls ; two dead ; five of their children are here and one in Germany. NOEL. PETER, Farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Lostant ; born in Germany, July 29, 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1853; Republican; Catholic ; owns 320 acres land, value $18,- 000; married Mary Schwegele, Dec. 24, 1857 ; she died March 4, 1877 ; nine chil- dren living and two dead, six boys and three girls. PFLEIPSEN WILLIAM, farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Lostant; 5%. PLUE PHIL,. A. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Lostant; born Cass Co., 111., Oct. 1, 1858; came to this Co. in 1877; Repub- lican ; is employed on the farm of Cond. Freiman at present. f\UAUF CHR. laborer; Sec. 10. R READER ADAH, Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Lostant; born in Germany, June 14, 1850; came to this Co. in 1854; Repub- lican; Evangelical Association; owns 80 acres land, value $5,000 ; married Elenora Heilrnan, Aug. 8, 1871 ; she was born April ECKSHAUSER JOHN. 25, 1853, in Pa. ; came to this Co. in 1869 ; they have two children, one boy and one girl ; his mother is also living and in good health. Reinhardt Gotfried, saloon; P.O. Lostant; 1. Richards Win. \%. Richerd Henry; farm; Sec. 16; P.O. Lostant. Richter Gerhard, renter; P.O. Lostant; 1. Rine Richard. ROSE HENRY W. Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Lostant; born in Germany, May 16, 1836; came to this Co. in 1861; Repub- lican ; Evangelical Association ; owns 163 acres land, value $12,000 ; married Eliza- beth Schneider, Sept. 25, 1858 ; she was born Nov. 11, 1833, in Germany; John Wesley, their son, was born Aug. 9, 1868, died Feb. 10, 1870 ; they adopted John H. Finger, born Dec. 25, 1854. Rose Peter, farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P.O. Tonica ; 2. ROTH WM. Farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Tonica; born in Germany, Nov. 29, 1814; came to this Co. in 1852 : Democrat ; Cath- olic; owns 160 acres land, value $10,000; married Katherine Eschbach in 1857 ; five children, one boy and four girls. SAEZ PETER, Farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Tonica ; born in Germany, May 14, 1842; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Democrat ; Cath- olic; owns personal property valued at $2,000. SAEZ WILHEL1I, Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Tonica; born Sept. 18, 1812, in Ger.; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Democrat; Cath- olic; owns 80 acres land, value $5,600; married Anna Katharina Fuhrman, Feb. 7, 1839 ; three children, one boy and two girls ; Mrs. Salz died May 6, 1853 ; mar- ried the second time to Anna Maria Pros- cheit, June 5, 1855 ; she was born in Ger- many ; they have six children, three boys and three girls ; she was married before to H. Drecker ; had four children. SCHACH JACOR, Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Tonica; born in Germany, Aug. 26, 1819; came to this Co. in 1854; Repub- lican ; Lutheran ; owns 320 acres land, val. $20,000; has been School Director for five years ; married Phi. Klag in 1854 ; she was born in 1830, in Germany ; five chil- dren, two boys and three girls. Schach John, Jr., lives with his father. Schwery G. farm ; Sec. 29 ; P.O. Lostant; 1%. Schloesser Peter, farmer; P.O. Lostant. SCHMITT WIMAR, Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Tonica; born in Germany, Sept. 4, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Demo- crat ; Catholic ; owns 80 acres land in Ver- milion Tp., value $5,000; married Eliza- beth Eschbach, Dec. 30, 1864; five chil- dren living. Schneider J. farm; Sec. 16; P.O. Lostant; 2. Schook H. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Lostant; 2. 412 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Schrumpf M. farmer j Sec. 8 ; P.O. Lostant ; 2. Seipp C. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Lostant; 6. SHAWBACK HEIXRICH,Farm er; Sec. 21; P. O. Lostant; born in Ger- many, July 29, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1847; Republican; Evangelical Associa- tion; owns 160 acres land, value $9,000 married Fredericks Graevy, Dec. 19, 1859 she was born May 10, 1842, in Germany five children living, three boys and two girls, and four deceased ; J. Shawback. his father, is still living on the place of his son Nicholas, at the age of 74 years. Shawbach J. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Tonica. SHAWBACK NIC. Farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Tonica; born in Germany, Feb. 15, 1838; came to this Co. in 1847; Repub- lican ; Evangelical Association ; owns 346 acres land, value $21,000; enlisted in Co. B, 104th I.V.I., in 1862 ; served until close of war ; married Caroline Gatz, in Jan., 1866; she was born July 18, 1849; five children, four boys and one girl ; he has been Highway Com. for two years, and School Trustee five years. SHOREX JODOTIUS, Farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Tonica; born in Germany, Sept. 14, 1838 ; came to this Co. in 1870 ; Demo- crat; Catholic; his personal property is valued at $800 ; married Helena Drecket, in Feb., 1875 ; she was born in Germany in 1855 ; they have one child ; Mr. Anton Halm was her first husband, who died in 1874 ; he left two children. Simon H. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P.O. Lostant. SMOCK J. M. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Lostant ; born in Penn., Jan. 6, 1847 ; came to this Co. in 1870 ; Democrat ; owns per- sonal property valued at $1,000; married S. Golden, Jan. 13, 1870; one child living and one dead. Sullivan W. farm ; Sec. 34 ; P.O. Garfield ; 3^. ^HEIS NICK, renter; P.O. Lostant. THORNTON JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Tonica; born in Scotland, Nov. 15, 1827; came to this Co. in 1858; Repub- lican ; Presbyterian ; owns 172>£ acres of land, value $10,000; was married to J. Henning, Oct. 24, 1850 ; she was born in 1827, in Scotland ; no children. Trace Patrick. ALSCH THOMAS, farmer; P. O. Lostant. Weber W. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Lostant; 2. Welshman Henry, renter; P.O. Lostant. White Anthony, retired ; moved to Lostant ; 2. White W.C. farm; Sec. 20: P.O. Lostant; 5%. 1MMERMAN CONRAD, farmer; P. O. Tonica. w OTTER CREEK TOWNSHIP. BAKER CHAS. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Streator; 16. Baker Christian,Sr., farm ; S.21 ; P.O.Streator. Baker Christian, Jr., tarm ; S.30 ; P.O.Streator. Baker Chris., farm ; S. 33 ; P. O. Streator ; 20. BEACH ANSON, Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Kernan; born in Ohio, June 13, 1822; came to this Co. in 1846; Repub- lican; Independent; his wife owns 80 acres of land, and, in Ottawa, a house and three town lots, all valued at $5,000 ; married Miss Phebe, daughter of late Rev. John Garver, Aug. 25, 1853; has three children living, viz. : Wm. R., aged 15, Ida May, 11, and Joanna, 7 years; Miss Alice Fisher, niece of Mrs. B., is and has been a member of the family from childhood. BENCKENDORFF, FRED- RICK, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 18; P. O. Streator; born in Hanover, Germany, April 26, 1826; came to this Co. direct in 1853; Republican; Inde- pendent; owns 1040 acres, valued at $41,600 ;Jwas married in Hanover to Fred- rica Missel; has seven children living, namely : Louisa, Charles and Louies (born in Hanover), August, Henry, Emilia, and Lena (born in this Co.), their respective ages being 29, 28, 26, 23, 15, 13, and 12 years; Louisa, Charles, and Louies are married, the others live with parents ; Mr. B. entered this Co. without a dollar, where he met his wife and three children, who emigrated from Germany nearly two years before he left that country ; healthy, hearty, and young-looking, he is a living example of what may be accomplished on the fertile fields of this fine Co. ; besides his more than one thousand acres acquired in less than twenty-four years, the visitor can count more than three hundred head of his own horn cattle browsing on his rich, green pastures. BENCKENDORFF EOUIES, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Streator; born in Germany, Dec. 4, 1851 ; came to this Co. with his parents when a babe, in 1852 ; never was only one night absent from the Co. since he first entered it ; was married, April 19th, 1874, to Miss Mary E. s daughter OTTER CREEK TOWNSHIP. 4:13 of John Held, of Marshal Co., 111. ; has two interesting boys, John Fredrick, aged two years, the youngest, four months, not yet named ; Mrs. Benckendorff was born Aug. 17, 1856 ; he owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000 ; Republican ; Methodist. Birtwell Jas. farmer ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Streator. Birtwell Jno. S.farm; S. 6; P.O.Streator ;?25. Birtwell Robt. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Streator. Blain A. N. farmer; Sec. 13; P.O.|Bruceville. BREWICH CHRIST, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Kernan; born in Norway, Aug. 26, 1853; came to this county in 1866; Republican ; Independent ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $3,200 ; is single ; his parents live in Mission Township. Brock Byron laborer ; P. O. Streator. Brock Evan, farmer ; S. 21 ; P. O. Streator ; 12. Brown Jno. 5. Brown Wm. farmer; Sec.35; P.O.Streator; 2. f*ATE S. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Streator; Cooper Edward farm ; S. 2 ; P. O. Streator ; 3. Cooper Jas. farm ; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Streator; 4. COOPER WM. Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Bruceville; born in Ireland Oct. 11, 1840; came to this Co. in 1856; Democrat; In- dependent ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $3,200 ; enlisted in 104th I. V. I. Aug., 1862, Co. F. ; fought at Hartsville, Hoover's Gap, and Chicamauga; promoted Cor- poral ; mustered out at Washington, D. O, June, 1865; came home; married Miss Mary, daughter of Richard Smith, of this Tp. ; have had five children, Violet, an interesting child, born April 23, 1871, being the only one now living. Corle Benj. gardener; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Streator. Corner Jno.,Sr., farm ; S. 5 ; P.O. Streator ; 26. Corner Jno., Jr., farm ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Streator. Corner Oliver farmer, Sec. 5 ; P. O. Streator. Corner Spencer farmer ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Streator. Cox Samuel farmer; P. O. Streator. Crenliffe H. B. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P.O. Streator. Crider M. H. farm ; S. 4 ; P.O. Bruceville ; 12. DAUGHERTY F. M. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Streator; 10. Dickinson Jno. H. farm; S. 9; P.O.Streator. DICKINSON WM. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Streator; born in Lancashire, Eng., May 5th, 1805; came to U. S. in 1840, to this Co. in 1846 ; owns 85 acres of land, valued at $4,800; Democrat; Independ- ent: married Miss Sarah, daughter of Wm. Johnson, of Altringham, Cheshire, England ; had eleven children, three sons and three daughters now living, namely: Sarah J., wife of Wm. Duckworth, Ottawa ; Frances, wife of Adam Morrison ; Wm. W., who married Miss Nancy Mason ; Elizabeth H., wife of Bill Long ; Walter A., married Miss Ada Berry; and John H., single, resides with parents. Diller Adam farm; S. 32; P. O. Streator; 10. EB E R H A R T CHRISTIAN MRS. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Streator; 7. Eberhart Nich. farm ; S. 30; P. O. Streator ; 7. Elzebuch G. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O.Streator. Engleson Engle farm ; S. 23 ; P.O.Streator ; 6. EVANS AXONZO, Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Streator; born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., Oct. 4, 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1852 ; Republican ; owns 412 acres, valued at $20,600 ; was married to Miss H. Thank- ful Gardner, at Silver Creek, N. Y., March 16, 1864; she died Sept. 28, 1872; he was Township Trustee for six years, F ONT C. N. farmer; P. O. Ranson. Freeman J. farm ; Sec. 34 ; P.O. Streator ; 10. Freeman F. farm; Sec. 34; P.O. Streator; 10. Fry H. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Streator; 1. Funk F. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Streator; 10. FUNK HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Kernan ; born in Fairfield County, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1848; Democrat; United Brethren in Christ; owns 172 acres of land, valued at $10,300; married Dec. 30, 1852, Melissa, daughter of Joseph Kliber ; she was born in Licking County, Ohio, in 1830; came to this Co. in 1831, with her parents, who settled north of Ottawa; were driven off by the Indians in 1832 ; went to Sangamon Co.; remained a year; returned and set- tled in the old place, where Mrs. F. lived with her parents till married; had six children, only one now living, namely: Milton, aged nineteen years ; he is a mem- ber of United Brethren Church, and lives with his parents. GABOUR GEO. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Streator; Z%. GARTER CATHERINE, Widow; Sec. 14; P. O. Kernan; born in Maryland, in 1810 ; her father, Wm. Slouder, moved to Ohio in 1812 ; she married Rev. John Garver, Minister of Christian Brethren (Dunkard) Denomination, June 7th, 1829, and moved to Indiana ; came to this Co. in 1851; Mr. G. died Aug. 1st, 1874; left his four living children considerable real estate ; she owns 80 acres with the home- stead, valued at $5,000; her daughters, Phebe, wife of Anson Beach, and Hester, wife of John Parker, also her sons, Cyrus and Wm. H., live in this Tp. and own real estate; she has twenty-three grand and one great-grandchild; two of her granddaughters, the Misses Mary E. and Emma S. Fisher, reside with her ; she is a member of the Christian Brethren Church. 414 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: BARTER CYRUS, Farmer; pays highest cash price for his Grain and Seeds at his new Elevator in Kernan; Sec. 10; P. O. Streator ; born in Clermont County, Ohio, March 22d, 1834 ; came to this Co. in 1851; Independent; Liberal; owns 242 acres of land, valued at $16,000; married Miss Hannah Jane, daughter of Solomon Hopple, of this Co., Dec. 28, 1854 ; blessed with eight children in the following order ; Florence M., born Dec. 25, 1855 ; John F, March 25, 1858 ; Ezra H., March 27, 1860; Minnie E., Aug. 16, 1864; Wm. W., Dec. 22, 1866; Royal C, Aug. 3, 1869; Frank R., March 5th, 1872 ; little George, fourth in order, died in infancy ; has been Tax Collector, Constable, Commissioner of Highways, six years, Justice of the Peace, eight years ; a useful citizen in any community ; has a fine residence. CARVER WM. H. Farmer, Mer- chant and Post Master ; pays the highest cash price for Grain and Seeds ; born in Clerniont Co., O., May 9th, 1846; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Independent in Religion and Politics ; owns 120 acres of land, val- ued at $7,200 ; married Caroline J., daugh- ter of Jacob and Mary A. Kline, on May 1, 1870; keeps a General Merchandising Establishment at the new village of Ker- nan, on the C. P. & S. W. R. R., where a new Post Office has recently been estab- lished, and a very respectable Grain Ele- vator built by his brother, Cyrus Garver. Gochanour J.C.farm ; S.10 ; P.O.Streator ; 9%. Gochanour Mathias, farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Streator; 4. Gochanour Morticaie, farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Streator. Gochanour Wm.farm ;S.21 ; P.O.Streator ; 10. Goetschel A.Pastor Evang. Ch. ; P.O.Streator. Green Jas. 2%. Greener L. farm ; Sec. 32 ; P.O. Streator ; 17^. GroberW. farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Streator; 5. Gurney A. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Streator. Gurney C. farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Streator ; 40. HACKSHAW JOHN F. farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Streator ; Estate 14. Hackshaw G. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Streator. HACKSHAW EE1ZARETH, Widow ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Streator ; born in Glasgow, Scot., Jan. 29, 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1846; married John Hackshaw, a native of England, Sept. 13, 1846, near Toronto; had six children, three living now ; Jane, married to Hampton McCor- mick, now a resident of Livingston Co., Ill ; John F., born Nov. 5, 1850 ; George, Nov. 14, 1852, married Miss Stella J., daughter of Charles and Jane Townsend, of this Tp. ; owns 96% acres land, value $6,000; Presbyterian; her sons own 184 acres, value $10,000; they live with her and farm her land. Hagerty J.B. farm ; S. 11 ; P.O. Bruceville ; 5- HARRER JOHN D. Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Streator; born in Champaign Co., Ohio, June 19, 1847 ; his parents, when he was two years old, moved to Whitley Co., Ind., where he enlisted in the 129th Ind. V.I., Dec. 26, 1863 ; served until close of war ; participated in the battles of Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, Decatur, Atlanta, Franklin, Nashville and Kingston, NO ; honorably discharged at Charlotte, N. O, Aug. 29, 1865 ; married Maralda, daughter of Joseph and Louisa Pimlot, of Whitley Co., Ind. ; came to this Co. in 1867 ; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000 ; has two sons and one daughter; Wallace, aged ten; Arthur, seven; and Emma, five years; Republican ; Independent. HARRIS WM. Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Streator; born in Devonshire, Eng., April, , 1827 ; came to U. S. in 1849, to this Co. in 1856 ; Republican ; Episcopalian ; owns 160 acres land, value $10,500; married Miss Elizabeth S., daughter of Henry and Susan Collemore, at South Ottawa, in Feb., 1858 ; had six children, five living, namely : Wm. H., 19; Eva J., 15; Fanny E., 12; Lucy A., 9 ; and Levi T., 7 years old re- spectively; has been Road Master and School Director in this Tp. Hersey E. laborer ; Sec. 25 ; P.O. Streator. HETRICH ANDERSON, Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Ransom ; born in this Co., Aug. 4, 1851 ; Republican ; Independent ; rents from J. Spinks; his father, Philip Hetrich, an early settler in this Co. from Ohio, with his young wife, Maria Cham- bers, located at Cedar Point; mother is yet living, and resides in Allen Tp. ; he mar- ried Miss Matilda J. McElreavy, of N. Y. City, on Aug. 26, 1875 ; had one daughter, Sarah M., who died in infancy ; Mrs. H. is a member of the Methodist church, and a devoted Christian. Hilierson A. farm ; Sec. 25 ; P.O. Streator ; 4. Hill T. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Streator; 9. Hill W. C. butcher; P.O. Streator. HINKJNS HENRY E. Farmer; Sec. 10 ; P.O. Streator ; born in Eng., Dec. 31, 1837; when about fourteen years old he came with his father to U. S. ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; married Miss F. J., daughter of John Poole, Dec. 8, 1864 ; has four daughters and two sons living, aged respectively: Sarah A., 11; Mary E., 10; Henrietta, 7; John H., 6; Harriet J., 3; and George E., 1 year; buried in 1873 an interesting babe, Fanny May, aged four months ; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000 ; Republican ; Independent ; his father, 78 years old, lives with him, and enjoys him- self immensely playing with his grand- children ; they seem a happy family. Hitter H. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Streator; 8. Holland J. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Streator. OTTER CREEK TOWNSHIP. 415 Holland W. farm ; Sec. 36; P. O. Streator; 5. Holley B.W. farm ; Sec. 36 ; P.O. Streator ; 12. Hopple J. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Streator; 4. HOPPIEPETER, Farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Streator ; born in Perry Co., Pa., May 23, 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1843 ; owns 160 acres land, value $10,000; married Miss Samantha, daughter of Hugh and Amanda McKernan, formerly of Ky., Jan. 23, 1861 ; had four children ; the youngest, Melford Hugh, eight years old, is the only one living ; the province of the historian is to treat of the past ; nevertheless, though neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, we predict : if Melford H. live to maturity, his name will be known outside of LaSalle Co. ; those who live will see ; Mr. H. is School Director; Republican; Independ- ent. Horn John, farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Otter; 28. I RICK WILLIAM, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Streator ; 2. ISERMAN CHAREESS. Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Streator; born in LaSalle Co., Dec. 12, 1851 ; Republican ; owns 80 acres, value $6,000. JACOBS CLARK, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Streator. Jacobs J. farmer; Sec. ol ; P.O. Streator. Johnson A. farmer ; Sec. 18 ; P. O. Streator. Johnson D. farmer ; Sec. 18 ; P. O. Streator. Johnson D.C. farm ; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Streator ; 5. JOHNSON JESSE M. Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Bruceville; born in Clinton Co., Ohio, Dec. 14, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1861 ; owns 87% acres land, value $4,500; Republican ; Liberal ; married Miss Sarah, daughter of David and Ruth A. Fenner, of Marion Co., Ind. ; she was born near Xenia, O.; has a numerous family of re- markably intelligent and healthy daugh- ters and sons, viz. : Lovinia, born Sept. 26, 1855, married to John T. Mason ; Elizabeth A., June 20, 1857 ; Laura, Jan. 26, 1859 ; Ella M., Aug. 13, 1864; Robert, Oct. 9, 1866; Arte J., Jan. 7, 1869; Leroy, June 24, 1872; all except Lovinia reside with parents ; Mr. Johnson is a Director of the Farmers' Fire Insurance Co., School Di- rector and Justice of the Peace. Johnson O. farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Streator; 10. Jones Daniel H. works for T. Long; Sec. 3; P. O. Streator. Jones T. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Bruceville; 4. KINER S. A. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Otter ; 6. Kister Conrad, works for I. Mason ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Kernan. KL.INE JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Streator; born in Perry Co., Pa., Feb. 4, 1817 ; came to this Co. in 1845 ; owns 84% acres land, value $5,070 ; Republican ; Church of God ; married Miss Mary Ann, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Rumple, of Landisburg, Pa., May 3, 1838 ; has six daughters and one son married ; youngest son, George W., lives at home. LOY SOLOMON, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Otter; 10. LICJHTHARDT CHARLES H. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Grand Ridge; born in Hanover, Ger., Dec. 9, 1830; came to U. S. in 1852, and to this Co. in 1854; Republican ; Evangelical ; owns 122% acres land, value $7,350; married, Nov. 27, 1857, Sophia, daughter of Frederick Wakey; had eleven children, nine now living, viz. : Frederic, born Oct. 1, 1858 ; Jessie Anna, Dec. 9, 1859; Angelina, March 11 1863; Doretha E., May 26, 1865; Effle W., May 23, 1868; Charles H, April 22, 1870; Kate A., Dec. 26, 1871 ; Christina B., Sept. 15, 1873; Mary P., Sept. 10, 1875. McCORMACK JAMES, R. R. section boss ; Sec. 23 ; P.O. Kernan. McCORMACK WI. H. Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Kernan; born in LaSalle Co., Jan. 28, 1850; Republican; Independ- ent; rents 60 acres from Martha Sexton, and has resided on it for several years; never lived out of the Co. ; married Miss Sarah E., daughter of Wm. and Tryphase Smith, Sept. 28, 1870; two children, Mary A., born Feb. 15, 1871 ; Geo. F., Oct. 15, 1872 ; was Pathmaster last year. McGee J. farm; Sec. 11; P.O. Bruceville; 3. McGinnis W. farm ; Sec. 16 ; P.O. Streator ; 16. IcKERMIT JAMES J. Farmer; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Kernan ; born in Ky„ Feb. 10, 1815; came to this Co. in 1828; Demo- crat; Seventh-Day Adventist; owns 405 acres land, value $24,300 ; married, in this Co., Miss Mary Cramer, Oct. 20, 1836; first settled where Ottawa City now is, when there were only four log cabins there ; his father was drowned Jan. 1, 1833, in trying to cross the Illinois River; his mother, a member of the Methodist church, died Nov. 15, 1866 ; has lived on his pres- ent farm nearly 41 years ; was Capt. Co. F, 104th I.V.I. ; fought in battle of Harts- ville; was captured with Col. Moore's brigade ; his hearing became affected while a prisoner, which rendered him unfit for further service in the field ; served twenty years as Justice of Peace ; is a member of O. S. Society of LaSalle Co.; has eight living children, viz. : Rose Anna, wife of Aaron Cliber ; Candis, wife of H. Acker- man; Ann E., wife of A. Gochanour; Salanda M., wife of M. Lockwood; Geo. W., married to Annie Little ; Samuel H, to Laura Welchanse ; Charles H, aged 18, and Augusta E., 15, reside with parents. McKernan S. farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P.O. Streator. Mader G. farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Streator; 9. 416 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Marshal Joseph, works for I. Mason; Sec. 23; P.O. Kernan. Mason H.B. farm; Sec. 19; P.O. Streator; 25. Mason Ira, farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Streator. MASOX ISAAC, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sees. 23 and 14; P. O. Kernan born in Madison Co., Ohio, July 22, 1829 came to Illinois in 1844, this Co. in 1858, Democrat; Neutral in Religion; owns 320 acres of land, dwelling house good, barn new, excellent; valued at $21,000; married Miss Cyble, daughter of M. Latham, of Livingston Co; issue, one daughter, who died in infancy; having lost his wife by death in May, 1853, on Nov. 3, 1859, he married Miss Maranda, daughter of Henry and Rose Ann Pickens, of this Co. ; has five children living, viz : Leona L., Francis M., Inez L., Clara A. and Frank I., aged respectively, 14, 12, 9, 3 and 1 year. Mason Jas. H. farm ; S. 20 ; P.O. Streator ; 14. Mason Jno. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Streator. Mason S. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Streator; 8. Missell Wm. farm; Sec.34; P.O.Streator; 25. Mitchell A. V. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P.O. Otter ; 12. Mitchell H. farm; Sec. 12; P. O. Bruceville; MORRISOX ADAM, Farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Streator ; born in Nelson, Scotland, April 29th, 1831 ; came to United States in 1840, to this Co. in 1848 ; Democrat ; Lib- eral ; owns 240 acres, well improved, resi- dence new and good, valued at $14,500 ; married, March 19, 1854, Miss Fanny, born in Manchester, England, daughter of Wm. and Sarah Dickenson ; has five chil- dren, namely : Josephine O, aged 23 years, wife of David A. Mitchel ; Adam F., 19 ; Fanny E., 17; Wm. W., 12; Sarah A, 2; Mr. M. is a Good Templar; was appointed First P. W. C. T. of Advance Lodge No. 406, I. O. G. T., organized Sept. 9th, 1874, by J. B. Hill, State Organizer, the Charter Members being; A. Morrison, T. H. Spencer, D. S. Lockwood, J. Sexton, R. T. Birtwell, J. F. Hackshaw, M. H. Crider, J. D. Harber, J. C. Morrison, D. A. Mitchell, E. Lockwood, A. V. Mitchell, J. B. Mitchell, R. Semans, J. T. Birtwell, W. Morrison, the Misses S. A. Sexton, I. Mitchell, Josephine Morrison, A. Hill, M. E. Spencer, E. Lay, P. Birtwell, K. Reed, and Mrs. A. Miller ; the order has accom- plished an untold amount of good in this community ; the Lodge is in a nourishing and progressive condition, located in School District No. 3, numbering more than fifty members. Morrison Ezra farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P.O. Streator. Morrison Jas., Sr. farmer; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Otter. MORRISON ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Streator; born in Dunbarton, Scotland, Dec. 7th, 1824 ; came to United States in 1841, to this Co. in 1848; Demo- crat; Independent; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $12,000; married, Sept., 1851, to Miss Amanda Semans ; has four children, Mary A., born Feb. 19th, 1852 ; Ezra, May 15th, 1856; Robert G., Sept. 21st, 1861; Carrie A., March 23, 1865; farm in high state of cultivation, dwelling new, good. MORRISON WM. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Otter; son of James Morrison, Esq., who emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland, in 1840, and is now residing with William, who was born in Fall River, Mass., on March 29, 1846 ; came to this Co. in 1847 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,800 ; was married, Oct. 5, 1865, to Miss Mary A., daughter of Jeremiah and Susan Kiner, of this Tp. ; has two children, Lorilla B. and George B., aged respectively, 11 and 8 years ; Democrat ; in Religion Liberal and Independent; has been Path Master of District No. 2. MUSRURGER GEO. Farmer; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Streator ; born in Hamilton Co., Ohio, June 16, 1844; came to this Co. in 1857; Republican; Liberal; enlisted in 104 I. V. I. Aug. 14, 1862; was promoted Corporal in Co. F. ; fought in battles of Hartsville, Chicamauga, Lookout Moun- tain, Buzzard Roost, Resaca, Marietta, and Peach Tree Creek, where he received a shot in the right shoulder; mustered out with honorable discharge June 16, 1865; receives a pension from United States; married Miss Sarah S., daughter of Wm. and Elizabeth Wakey, of this Co., Dec. 28, 1869 ; has two sons, George, born Oct. 7, 1870, Harrison, July 13, 1872 ; owns 116 acres of land, valued at $5,800. PARKER JNO. A. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Streator; 6. Peddicord R. B. Dairy; S. 30; P. O. Streator. Pool J. Sr., farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Otter; 12. Pool R. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Bruceville; 3. Pool W. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Bruceville; 3. PRESOR GEORGE C. Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Bruceville; his brothers' Wm. W. and John O, reside and farm in partnership with him; they and their sister, Miss Clara J., an interesting young lady, being joint owners in the farm, 160 acres, valued at $10,000; she being the only female at home is queen of the domestic circle ; they have lived in their present home twenty-two years, a happy family in single blessedness; came from Perry Co., Pa. ; Geo. C. and John C. served three years in the army of the Cumber- land; "the former, part of the time as Wagon Master, the latter, in the 104th I. V. I., while Wm. W. and sister attended to the farm, stock and mansion at home. Presor J. farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Bruceville ; 4. Presor W. farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P.O. Bruceville ; 4. OTTER CREEK TOWNSHIP. 417 R EDDICK WM. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Streator; 14. Richardson O. farm; S. 14; P. O. Streator; 1. Riss C. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Streator. Riss H. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Streator; 6%. BUTTMAJf GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Streator; born in Bavaria, Dec. 3, 1822; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican ; Lutheran ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,500; married Miss Mary Retz, a native of France ; has four children. Mary M., wife of Benjamin Howe, Jr.; Barbara, wife of Aaron Langley; John, married to Pauline, daughter of Francis Singer, Esq., of Grand Rapids Tp. ; and Charles, living with parents. SAMPSON SAMUEL farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Streator; 6. Sampson S. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Streator; 5. Sanders Win. R. works of M. H. Crider; • Sec. 4; P. O. Otter. Sandleman H. farm; S. 36; P.O.Streator; 10. Schoonover C.W. farm ; S.27 ; P.O.Streator ; 5. Schobert Conrad W. works father's farm; 80 acres; Sec. 6; P. O. Streator. Sefogle H. farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Streator. SEMANS HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Streator; born in this county May 11th, 1835 ; owns 162 acres at homestead, a town lot in Streator, and an undivided interest in 20 acres of timberland, valued at $11,000; Democrat; Independent; married Miss Rebecca Wade, Dec. 17, 1857 ; four sons and two daughters, Rob- ert H., Arthur M., Hugh D., and Melvin, aged 18, 14, 12, and 2 years, respectively; Eliza, aged 10, and Elenora, 11 years. Sexton Jas. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Streator. SHERMAN JAMES Ii. Farmer; Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Streator ; born in Genesee Co., N. Y., Nov. 11th, 1829; came to Indiana in 1836, where he learned the Printers' trade with Hon. Schuyler Col- fax ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; was married, in 1855, to Miss Kate Thompkins, who was born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., Nov. 29, 1830; have two children, Rosa and Clara ; he has 125 acres, valued at $7,000 ; Mr. S. was editor of Beardstown Gazette from 1851 to 1855. Sherman R. farm ; Sec. 27 ; P.O.Streator ; 3%. Shoats L. farm; Sec. 14; P.O. Bruceville; 20. Slater H. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Streator; 17. SliATER ROSEANN, Sec. 20; P. O. Streator; born in Ky. Nov. 15, 1822; came to this Co. in 1828 ; Methodist ; owns 247 acres, valued at $20,000 ; Mrs. Slater was one of the earliest settlers in this Co.; when she came here they rarely saw any white out of their own family ; she mar- ried Henry Pickens in 1843, and had two children, Miranda (Mason) and Jane (White) ; he died in 1849 ; married Joseph Mason in 1855 ; has one son, living, Isaac F. Mason; Mr. M. died Sept. 30, 1864; married H. Slater in 1866, who still sur- vives. SMITH RICHARD, Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Bruceville; born in Lancashire, Eng., Nov. 25, 1821 ; came to the United States in 1846; to this Co. in 1851; owns 167% acres of land, with neat dwelling house, excellent out buildings, good orchard and handsome groves of evergreen trees, valued at $10,000; was married, in April, 1844, to Miss Sarah, daughter of Wm. and Grace Booth, of Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, born Nov. 21, 1821 ; has had eight children, three of whom are living, i. e. : Mary, born in England, is married to Wm. Cooper, of this Co, ; the youngest two, Wm. R. and Jane, aged respectively 23 and 15; years, live with their parents; Mr. Smith has been many years School Director. Smith W. H. farm; Seel; P.O.Bruceville;4. Smith W. R. farm; Sec. 12; P. O. Bruceville. Spencer J. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Streator; 12. Spencer T. H. farm; Sec. 7; P.O.Streator; 3. SPINK. JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Bruceville ; born in Dundee, Canada, July 26, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Republican; United Brethren; owns 119 acres of land, valued at $5,400; married Miss Lucinda A. Kline, of this Co., Dec. 25, 1866 ; has three children, Maryj Ellen, aged 10 ; Thomas A., 4, and Margaret J., 3 years ; enlisted in 104th I. V. I. Aug., 1862 ; belonged to Co. D. ; was in the bat- tles of Hartsville, Chicamauga, Lookout Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Kenesaw Mountain, Buzzard Roost, and all the rights through Sherman's march to the sea to the fall of Atlanta ; mustered out at Chicago, in June, 1865. Stevenson D. W. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Bruce- ville; 3^. Stevenson J.M. farm ; S.l ;P.O.Bruceville ; 15. Stevenson John, farmer; Sec. 1. STEVENSON JAS. W. Farmer and Stock Breeder ; Sec. 1 ; P.M. at Bruce- ville ; born in Warren Co., N.J., April 30, 1827; came to this Co. in 1849; owns 355 acres land, value $18,000 ; has lived on his present well-improved farm twenty years ; has a neat and comfortable home presided over by his amiable wife, formerly Miss Comfort A., daughter of Samuel Millikin, an early settler of this Co. from Ohio, to whom he was married in Feb., 1851 ; has one daughter, an amiable young lady, and five sons, industrious and, economical ; he is, and has been several years, Tp. Super- visor; Republican; Independent. THOMPSON N. J. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Streator. Thompson Ole, farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P.O. Streator. 418 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: TOWXSEXD CHARLES, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Streator; born in Scoharie Co., N.Y., Jan. 29, 1816; came to this Co. in 1835; Republican; Independent; owns 200 acres land, good house and out-build- ings, value $12,000 ; married Miss Margaret Cooper, of this Co., by whom he has four children, namely : Ardilla, aged 36 ; John S., 35 ; Elvira, 33 ; and Charity E., 32 yrs. ; having lost his wife by death May 29, 1849, he married Miss Jane, daughter of Win. and Isabel Smith ; issue of this marriage is Isabel V., born Dec. 15, 1851 ; Winifred S., Nov. 16, 1853 ; Stella J., April 5, 1859 ; Isabel and Winfield live with parents ; his father, Nathan Townsend, who died in 1851, was the first settler (1836) in what is now Adams Tp. Townsend W. farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Streator. WAKEY WILLIAM, farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Otter; 6. WADE ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Streator; born in Eng., Oct. 17, 1804; came to U. S. in 1831, and to this Co. in 1840; owns 140 acres land, value $7,000; was married in 1839 to Miss Eliza Wilson, of Fall River, Mass. ; has two daughters married; Rebecca, to Henry Semans, and Elizabeth J. to James Sexton ; all live in this Tp. ; he has held the offices of Path- master, Road Com. and School Director, each for several terms ; Democrat ; Liberal. WAGONER CHRISTIAN, Farm- er and Stock Raiser; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Strea- tor; born in Fulton Co., Pa., March 18, 1814; came to this Co. in 1845; Repub- lican ; Independent ; owns 380 acres land, value $22,800: followed distilling in his father's establishment until 22 years old ; then learned trade of tanner and currier ; followed that business four years ; left for Ottawa, where he kept hotel three years ; married Miss Elenor, daughter of Solo- mon Brock, on Feb. 14, 1849; built his present residence and improved his farm, on which he lived fifteen months; then accepted the position of Superintendent in Richardson £. Haverty T. farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Streator. Hoerty J. farm; Sec. 35; P. O. Streator; 8J^. HOFFMAN CH AS. E. Farmer; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Farm Ridge ; born in Prussia on Feb, 13, 1828; came to this County in 1847 ; Democrat ; owns 290 acres of land, valued at $11,600; was member of 29th General Assembly; been Supervisor, Justice of Peace, Town Clerk; wife was Bertha Smith, born in Prussia; married, Dec. 25, 1857 ; seven children, three boys and four girls; those living are Netty, Bertha, and William. Hoffman Wm. farm laborer; P. O. Streator- Hogan Jno. farm laborer; P. O. Streator. Hohenshell Henry, teamster ; tenant farmer ; P. O. Streator. Holcomb A. P. quarryman; P. O. Streator. Holcomb Jno. teamster; P. O. Streator. Hornback Henry, carpenter; P. O. Streator. Howard W. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Munster ; 4. Huck Anthony, farm laborer; P. O. Streator. Huck Florence, renter ; Sec. 7 ; P.O. Streator. Hudson J. farm ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Streator ; <*%. JENNETT M. R. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Garfield ; .2. Jennings I. F. farmer; P. O. Streator. JENNINGS I. N. Farmer; Sec. 17 P. O. Streator ; born in Pa., May 17, 1848 came to this Co. in 1860; Republican Cumberland Presbyterian ; owns 80 acres of land, valued' at $5,600 ; his wife was E. H. Lahman ; they were married Sept. 22, 1875 ; he is the son of L. W. Jennings. JENNINGS E. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 16; P. O. Streator; born in Pa. May 20, 1824; came to this Co. in 1860; Republican; Independent Cumber- land Presbyterian; owns 653 acres of land, valued at $45,710; his wife was Mary Biddle, jorn Sept. 6, 1825 ; married Nov. 12, 1846; they have seven children, first son, I. N., born May 17, 1848; second son, I. F., April 26, 1851 ; John H., third son, March 27, 1860; Morgan B., fourth son, Sept. 14, 1863; first daughter, Eliza Jane, born May 20, 1854 ; second daughter, Mary Francis, Oct.22, 1856 ; third daughter, Editha O, Nov. 7, 1865 ; Eliza J. died Sept. 9, 1863 ; been Road Commissioner, School Trustee and Director ; is an Elder in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Johnson Isaac B. clerk in Post-Office. Jones J. R. blacksmith; P. O. Munster. KARNES JNO. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Streator; 4. Karnes Stephen, farmer; P. O. Streator. Kennedy Frank, farmer ; P. O. Streator. Kennedy Jas. farm laborer ; P. O. Streator. KENNEDY JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Munster; born in Ireland on Jan. 10, 1821 ; came to this Country in 1844, to this Co. in 1862; Democrat; Cath- olic; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; his wife was Ellen Wolfe; they had four children, Daniel, John, Ellen, Anna ; he was in the employ of the New York & Erie R. R., as Collecting Agent, for nine years. KNECHT FRANK, Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Tonica; born in Prussia on May 11, 1837; came to this Co. in 1857; Demo- crat; Catholic; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $700 ; first wife, Mary A. Frank, born in Germany; second wife, Katie Haw, born in Germany, five children by first wife, three boys and two girls, Katie, Mary, Peter, William, John ; been School Director. Knecht P. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Tonica; 5. Kinney T. tenant farmer ; P. O. Streator. Koice A. I. farmer; P. O. Streator. LAHAMAN JACOB, farmer; P. O. Streator. LAHAMAN JOHN, Farmer: Sec. 17; P. O. Streator; born in Pa. on Jan. 9, 1813; came to this Co. in 1844; Inde- pendent; Cumberland Presbyterian ; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $7,000; he has held the office of School Director; married Macilla Cochran; she died in Sept., 1874 ; they had two children, Jacob and Eva. Lanigan J. farmer; Sec.32; P.O. Streator; 13. Larkin E. farm; Sec. 28; P. O. Streator; $%. Larkin James, P. O. Streator. Larkin T. farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Streator; 7. Lock J.A. farm ; S. 1 ; P.O. Farm Ridge ; 6}£- EAGLE TOWNSHIP. 421 Lock P. farm; S. 2; P.O. Farm Ridge; 11%. Loeback Christ, farmer; P.O. Tonica. Lynch E. farm laborer; P. O. Streator. M cCANN BARNEY, farmer; P. O. Streator. McConnell I. E. painter; P. O. Streator. McQuown J. farm ; Sec. 34 ; P.O. Streator ; %. IA€KEY RUSH, Retired Farmer; P.O. Streator; born in Fayette Co., Penn., April 9, 1818; came to this Co. in 1834; Democrat; owns 180 acres land, value $10,800 ; he has hauled wheat to Chicago with ox teams, and sold it for 30 to 50c. per bushel ; he has sold corn in Ottawa for 10c. per bushel, and had to take it in trade ; could only get cash enough to pay the toll ; his wife is a daughter of William Morgan, who came to Illinois in 1833; five children, Burton, Normal, William, Howard and Rush. Maher B. farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Streator; 13. Maher John, farmer ; P.O. Streator. Massey J. coal-miner; P.O. Streator. Mathis E. H. Sec. 35; P.O. Streator; 1. Mohan A. farm laborer; P. O. Streator. Mohan P. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Streator; 14. MOON A. B. Farmer; Sees. 27, 33,34: P.O. Streator; born in LaSalle Co., Jan. 27, 1834; Republican; owns 910 acres of land, value $63,700 ; he has lived in Liv- ingston Co. a number of years ; his wife was Mary E. Lyons, born in Ohio ; three children, Nellie J., William A., Estella M. ; his wife is a member of the Metho- dist Church. Morgan L. F. laborer ; P. O. Streator. Morse J. coal-miner; P.O. Streator. Morse O. coal-miner; P.O. Streator. Myers Jacob, farmer ; P.O. Tonica. Meyers W. farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P.O. Tonica ; 8. NARAMORE E. G. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Streator; 11%. NEWPORT MARGARET, Farm- ing; Sec. 16; P.O. Streator; born in 111., Feb. 20, 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1848 ; owns 135 acres of land, value $9,450 ; she has five children, Walter, Lewis H., Alice J., Mary A. and William R. ; she is the daughter of Newton Loughlin, wbo came to 111. in 1822; he was one of the first set- tlers of Putnam Co. Newport N.C. farm ; S. 16 ; P.O. Streator ; 5%. Newport Walter ; farmer ; P.O. Streator. OJNEIL WILLIAM, farm laborer; P. O. Streator. p>ATRICK R. W. teamster; P.O. Streator. Patterson T. renter ; Sec. 7 ; P.O. Farm Ridge. Peterson Gust, constable ; P.O. Farm Ridge. Pierce H. teamster; P.O. Streator. FBENDERG AST BRIDGET, Sec. 19; P.O. Streator; born in Ireland, May, 1825 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Cath- olic; owns 160 acres land, value $11,000; she is the widow of Thomas Prendergast, who died Aug. 22, 1852 ; she had four chil- dren by first husband ; has seven children by second husband. Prendergast Jas. farm laborer; P.O. Streator. Prendergast J. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Streator. Prendergast M. L. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O Streator; 2%. Prendergast M. farm ; S. 30 ; P.O. Streator ; 15. Prendergast P. farm ; S. 30 ; P.O. Streator ; 15. Prendergast R. farmer; P.O. Streator; 20. QUINN JAMES, farmer; P. O. Mun- ster. Quinn Jas., Jr. farmer; P.O. Munster. Quinn Mrs. Sec. 36; P.O. Munster; 1%. Quinn M. farm ; Sec. 36 ; P.O. Garfield ; 6%. R EAMY JOSEPH, painter; P. O. Streator. Reeder B. F. carpenter; P. O. Streator. Reeder J. G. painter ; P. O. Streator. Reeder J. farm- Sec. 17; P.O. Streator; 8%. Reeder Michael, farmer ; P.O. Streator. Reeder O. farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Munster; 4. Reeder Oscar, farmer; P.O. Streator. Richard W. farm ; Sec. 14 ; P.O. Lostant ; 8^. Rienhart Peter, farmer ; P.O. Tonica. RIORDAX JAMES A. Farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Streator; born in LaSalle Co., Feb. 4, 1852 ; Dem ; Cath ; owns 120 acres land, value $8,400; is unmarried; is the son of Jeremiah Riordan, who came here in an early day; his mother was Ellen Clifford ; they were born in Ireland. Riordan J. farm; S. 24; P. O. Streator; 6>£. Rohen Patrick, farmer; P.O. Streator. SAWYER L. W. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Streator; 13. Schultz Joseph, farmer ; P.O. Streator. , Scott Charles, farmer ; P. O. Streator. Scott J. farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P.O. Streator ; 5. Scott Wm. farmer ; P. O. Streator. Shafer B. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Streator; 13. Shafer O. B. farm laborer; P. O. Streator. Short Joseph, coal miner; P. O. Streator. Simpkins T. H. farm ; S. 20 ; P. O. Streator ; 7. Smalley Jno. laborer; P. O. Streator. Smalley Wash'n, teamster ; P. O. Streator. Smith Wm. coal miner; P. O. Streator. Smith C. H. Station Agent; P. O. Munster. SHMITT JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 6; P. 0. Tonica; born in Prussia, July, 1832; came to this Co. in 422 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY : 1856; Independent; Catholic; owns 400 acres of land valued at S16,000; feeds on an average yearly 70 hogs and 30 cattle ; wife was Mary Rosendale, born in Prussia; seven children, William, John, Peter, Lewis, Joseph, Charley and Kate. Sopher Jno. farmer; P. O. Streator. SopherWm. farmer; P. O. Streator. Sornberger Geo ; coal miner ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Streator; 1. Sornberger Henry, coal miner ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Streator; 1. Studabacker H. M. farm lab'r ; P.O. F. Ridge. Swift L. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Streator; 12. T OBIAS I. C. merchant, Riverside; P. O. Streator; %. VOGEL PETER, Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Tonica ; born in Prussia, July, 1815 ; came to this Co. in 1852; Democrat; Catholic; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $9,600 ; wife was Dora Fosber, born in Germany; seven children, Elizabeth, Mar- garet, Barbara, Christina, Antoine, Peter, Cartrena. WAKEY FRED; farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Tonica; 18^. Walsh Jno.farmer ; Sec.26 ; P.O. Streator ; 8%. Webber J. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Tonica; 18. Wetz~Jno. farm laborer; P. O. Streator. Whelan P. farmer ; Sec.18 ; P. O. Streator ; 11. Wolfe Richard, farmer ; Sec. 33 ; P.O. Streator. Wolford Joseph ; retired; P. O. Streator. Wolford Josiah ; farm laborer; P.O. Streator. Worthington H. coal miner; P. O. Streator. Wrinkle E. L. clerk ; P. O. Munster. OSAGE TOWNSHIP. ALLEN J. J. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Garfield ; 2. Amoore G. W. renter ; P.O. Garfield. Axaline Noah, renter ; P.O. Wenona. Axaline S. A. renter ; P.O. Wenona. BALDWIN JOHN, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Wenona ; 5. Baldwin S. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Wenona; 6. Barden John, renter; P.O. Garfield. BARRON JOHN. Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Wenona; born in Ireland in 1832; came to this Co. in 1867 ; owns 160 acres land, value $9,000; married May, 1862, to Mary Payton ; she was born in Ireland in 1847 ; five children, Mary Ellen, Johanna, John Clancy, Michael Edward, Patrick Henry. Bayne J. L. farmer ; Sec. 18 ; P.O. Wenona. BAYNE MELTON, Business Agent for the Wrought Iron Bridge Co. ; P. O. Wenona; born in Brown Co., Ohio, Sept. 25, 1831; came to this State in 1854, to this Co. in 1855 ; owns 126 acres land ; married Miss Nancy A. Carson, Oct. 16, 1851 ; she was born in Adams Co., Ohio, March 7, 1833 ; Mr. and Mrs. Bayne have a family of four boys living; one dead, buried in Tonica Co.; James L. Bavne, born in Adams Co., Ohio, Oct. 14, '1853 ; Wilier Franklin, LaSalle Co., 111., June 13, 1857; died Sept. 15, 1859 ; Wm. M. LaSalle Co., 111., Aug. 1, I860; Lewis Milton, LaSalle Co., 111., June 2, 1869; Charlie D., Mar- shall Co., 111., Feb. 7, 1872; Mr. Bayne has followed the Bridge business about eight years, and has erected in LaSalle Co alone, about sixtv spans of bridges, at a cost of about $180,000, having three bridges across the 111. River in this Co. Bell R. farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Wenona; \%. Bentley W.M. farm ; S. 25 ; P.O. Wenona ; 10. Berg N. renter ; P.O. Wenona. Berkhalter Robt. renter; P.O. Wenona. Blakeley Jas. farm hand ; P.O. Garfield. Bowlin John, renter ; P.O. Wenona. Brennen F. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Wenona. Bringman C. farm ; Sec. 12 : P.O. Garfield ; 4. Brisco Frank, renter; P.O. Garfield. Brisco Jas. renter; P.O. Garfield. Brooks Stephen, farm hand; P.O. Garfield. BROWN N. F. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 20; P.O. Wenona; born in Fayette Co., Pa., Sept. 11, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1864; owns 160 acres land, value $10,400; married Dec. 6, 1855, to Matilda Judd, born Oct, 30, 1837, in Mar- shall Co., 111.; three children living and two dead; Alice A., Annie, Almeda E., Mary, Samuel and Benton ; has held the offices of Assessor and Pathmaster, and is Capt. of the Vigilance Committee of Osage Tp. Butcher Daniel, renter ; P.O. Wenona. Butcher H. renter; P.O. Wenona. Butcher I. renter; P.O. Wenona. Butcher J. renter; P.O. Wenona. Butcher Jere. renter; P.O. Wenona. Butcher M.H. farm; S. 33; P. O. Wenona; 2. f OSAGE TOWNSHIP. 423 Butcher R. W. renter ; P.O. Wenona. CAHILL JAMES, farmer; Sec. 1. P. O Garfield. Cain Jerry, renter; P.O. Wenona. Cannon Jas. farm hand; P.O. Wenona. Clary Wm. renter ; P.O. Garfield. Clark D. W. farm; Sec. 20; P.O. Wenona; 2. Compton G.E. farmer ; Sec. 20 ; P.O. Wenona. Compton T. farmer ; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Wenona. Compton W.H. farm ; S.20 ; P.O. Wenona ; 12. Conester J. W. lives with J. W. Smith ; Sec. 16 ; P.O. Wenona. Coons D. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Wenona; 12. Coons N. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Wenona; 8. Cowan H. W. stock dealer; Sec. 28; P. O. Wenona ; 5. Croisant F. larrn; Sec. 26; P. O. Wenona; 7. Croisant H. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Wenona. Crosby T. farm; Sec. 32; P. O. Wenona; 2}£. Curtis Job, renter; P.O. Garfield. DEPENBAUGH E. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Wenona. Dent J. O. real^estate agent; Sec. 18; P. O. Wenona; 75. Dewalt Anthony, renter ; P.O. Wenona. Dillon D. renter ; P. O. Wenona ; 1%. Dillon Maurice, renter; P.O. Wenona. DODGE M. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 24; P.O. Wenona; born in N. H., Aug. 29, 1801 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; owns 120 acres land, value $9,600 ; married Oct. 1, 1830, to Hannah Tabor, of Eastport, Me. ; she was born July 18, 1813 ; second marriage to Sidney Ann Abbott, Aug. 17, 1860 ; she was born May 24, 1806, in Virginia; three children, Daniel, born Oct. 8, 1831 ; Wm., N.H., May 30, 1833 ; Rod- ney, N. H., Jan. 28, 1841 ; first wife died Sept. 23, 1857 ; one of the oldest settlers in Osage Tp. E ARLY M. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Gar- field; % Early P. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Garfield; 6 Elliott M. F. farm; S. 34; P.O. Wenona; 5>£. ENGEES DAVID, Farmer; Sec, 10; P. O. Garfield ; born in France, Feb. 25, 1812 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $3,000; married, in 1842, to Caroline Hesler, born in Ger- many ; has four children, Pauline, George, William and Charles. Erie M. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Wenona; V/ % . ERVLtf R. E. Farmer; Sec. 30; P. 6. Wenona; born in Ohio, on Sept. 28th, 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1866 ; owns 160 acres of land on P. How's estate, valued at $8,000 ; married, Oct. 19th, 1865, Mariette A. Howe, born in Missouri, June 6th, 1842; has one child living, one dead, Ella ; Irene, born Aug. 9, 1875 ; served in Batallion "A," Third Illinois Light Ar- tillery, Capt. T. H. Vaughn, three years. FISHER JNO. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Garfield; 5. Flavahan T. farm; Sec. 25; P.O. Wenona; 6. GILL W. C. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Wenona; 3. Gilmer Albert, renter ; P. O. Wenona. Gilmer D. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Garfield; 3. Gilmer L. B. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Garfield. Gilmer W. farmer ; P. O. Garfield ; \%. Gipe Simon E. farm hand; P. O. Wenona. Goshee N. renter ; P. O. Garfield. Gotcholl J. farm; Sec. 35; P. O. Wenona; 5. Gotcholl W. farm ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Wenona ; 5. GRIM S. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 15; P. O. Wenona; born in Green Co., Penn., on June 3d, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1869 ; owns 50 acres of land, valued at $2,500; married, Feb. 2, 1861, to Nancy Ely, born in Washington Co., Penn., March 27, 1839 ; has four children, one boy and three girls, Ada B., born April 30, 1864, Minnie M., Nov. 15, 1866, James E., April 30, 1871, Bertha V., June 26, 1874. Grimes D. farmer ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Wenona. Grimes R. S. farm; Sec. 6; P. O. Wenona; 2. HALEY EDWARD, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O.Garfield; 3. Hamilton S. farm ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Wenona ; 4. Hannah Jas. renter ; P. O. Wenona. Harris J. S. farm; Sec. 32; P. O. Wenona; 4. Hater Jas. renter; Sec. 32; P. O. Wenona. Harter J. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Wenona. Hazen Chas. renter ; P. O. Wenona. Hickey Richard, farm hand ; P. O. Wenona. HIMEERICK A. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 27; P. O. Wenona; born in W. Va., March 3d, 1827 ; came to this state in 1863, and to this Co. in 1869; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000 ; married, March 16th, 1847, to Elizabeth Jane Butcher, born in W. Va., July 10, 1826; has seven children living, one dead, Fran- ces Ann, born Feb. 10, 1849 ; Rachel Caro- line, May 20, 1851 ; John Minon, July 5, 1853; Nancy Jane, Dec. 5, 1855; Esther, March 24, 1858; Mannda, May 9, 1860; Elizabeth, Jan. 25, 1862; Hannah, March 18,1867; Nancy Jane died Oct. 16, 1861. Himelrick J. M. renter; P. O. Wenona. Hineline J. farm ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Garfield ; 3. Hobson J. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Wenona; 3. Hoge A. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Wenona ; 15. Hoge G. W. farm; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Wenona; 5. Hoge R. P. renter; P. O. Wenona. Hoge T. J. farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Wenona ; 6. 424 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Hood B. R. harness maker ; Sec. 18 ; P. O. Wenona; 1%. Hook H. S. renter; P. O. Wenona; 1%. Hopper P., Sr., farm; Sec. 1 ; P.O.Garfield; 7. Hopper P., Jr., farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Garfield. Horner J. larmer; Sec. 6; P. O. "Wenona; 20. Horner T. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Wenona. Houghton J. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Wenona. Houston A. P. farm ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Garfield ; 5. Howe P. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Wenona. Huber K. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Garfield ; 4. Hull I. H. farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P.O.Wenona ; §%. Hull Wm. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Garfield; 3. Hunt Jno. M. renter; P. O. Garfield. I LER MAT. blacksmith ; P. O. Garfield. Immer A. farmer ; Sec. 12 ; P. O. Garfield ; 3. 1 .11 .HE It C. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Garfield ; born in Germany, on May 15, 1826; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; married, June 2d, 1858, to Mrs. Minnie Reed, born in Germany, Oct. 30, 1833 ; has seven children, Robert, Andrew, Elbart, Hulda, Amelia, Ginder, Edlight. Ingersoll A. farm ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Wenona ; 4. IXGERSOEL, STEPHEN A. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Wenona; born in New York, April 27th, 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1866 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000 ; not married. JACOBS JACOB, renter; P. O. Wenona. Jennett Jas. farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Garfield. Jennett J. H. school teacher ; Garfield ; 4. Jennett M. Sr., farm ; S. 2 ; P. O. Garfield ; 15. Jennett M. Jr., farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Garfield. JENNETT P. H. Merchant; Gar- field; born in Ireland, June 20, 1847; came to this Co. in 1860; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000 ; married, Nov. 8, 1875, to Osell Dell Winters, born in 111., A.pril, 1857; has one child, Albert William, born Oct. 18, 1876. Jennett Thos. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Wenona. KENNEDY JAMES, farm laborer; P. O. Wenona. Kennedy M. L. farm laborer; P. O. Wenona. Kent Thos. farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Wenona. Kent T. B. farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Wenona ; 5. Keohner Theodore, renter ; P. O. Garfield. Kouth V. renter; Sec. 19; P. O. Wenona. Krenson Chas. farm laborer; P. O. Wenona. L AMBERT WILLIAM, farm laborer; P. O. Garfield. Larkin Jas. farmer ; Sec. 12 ; P.O.Garfield ; %. Larkin Jno. farm ; Sec. 12 ; P. O. Garfield ; %. Larkin Thos. farm; Sec. 12 ; P.O.Garfield ; %. Lawless P. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Garfield ; 5. Learned L. renter; P. O. Garfield. LechnergBart. renter; P. O. Garfield. LechnerG. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O.Garfield; 7. Lightfoot J. E. renter; P. O. Garfield. Lightfoot Lemuel, renter; P. O. Garfield. Loyd W. grain dealer; P. O. Wenona; \%. MCALLISTER JAMES, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Wenona; 4. McAllister W.M. farm; S. 8; P.O.Wenona; 4. McCullom Jas. farm ; Sec. 7 ; P.O.Wenona ; 3. McCullom Jno. farmer; Sec. 7; P.O.Wenona. McDonnell D. farm ; Sec. 11 ; P.O.Garfield ; 2. McDonnell Duncan, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Garfield; 2. McGrath P. farmer; Sec. 28; P.O.Wenona; 4. McKergan Alex, Sr., renter ; P.O.Wenona ; J^. McKergan Alex, Jr., renter; P. O. Wenona. Maass Henry, renter ; P. O. Garfield. Maladey, Jas. renter; P. O. Wenona. Martin Conrad, renter ; P. O. Garfield. Martin P. renter; P. O. Wenona. Merritt E. B. renter; P. O. Wenona. Miller S. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Garfield; 8. Mitchell Frank, renter; P. O. Wenona. Mohan Jno. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Garfield. Moore G. W. farm laborer ; P. O. Wenona. Moore M. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Garfield; 9. Moore Porter,farmer ; Sec. 6 ; P.O.Wenona ; 3. Morris Jas. renter; P. O. Wenona. Moser Philip, renter ; P. O. Garfield. Nunns R. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Garfield; 3. ORR FRANK, farm laborer; P. O. Garfield. Orr George, farm laborer; P. O. Garfield. Orr Jas. farmer and stock raiser ; Sec. 16 ; 12. Orr Jno. T. renter; P. O. Wenona. Orr Jas. P. farm laborer ; P. O. Wenona. PARRETT W. E. attorney; P. O. We- nona. Parsons J.I.farmer ; Sec.19 ; P.O.Wenona ; 15. Peasegood Wm. renter ; P. O. Wenona. Pendergast T.farm; Sec. 3; P.O.Garfield; 10. Pepper P. renter; P. O, Wenona. Phillips Albert, farm laborer; P. O. Garfield. Phillips W. H. renter; P. O. Garfield. Pierce, Benj. renter; P. O. Wenona. Pool William, farm laborer. UINN P. farmer; Section 23; P. O. Garfield. Q RAMSEY JAMES, farmer ; Sec. 24; P. O. Garfield; 6. ! ■'■>-,- JS$&?~^ \f** ~ Y ', '. - r : " "./- Co. in 1S59: has held the office of School Trustee, Collector, and Road Comniis- ner ; married Jan. 3 1864 I Angeline Weber, born in N. Y. - SI _>43: has three children, two dots and one girl, Charles Edgar, born NoV. 4, 1866: Frank Burr. April 19th. 1868, and Ella, Jan. 22 18781 GKOVELAND TOWNSHIP. 429 Balenger Wm. farm; Sec. 14; P. O. Rutland. BAJfE AL.FRED, Farmer and Thresh- er; Sec. 14; P. O. Rutland; horn in West Virginia, March 27, 1836; came to this State in 1850 and to this Co. in 1850; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000 ; has threshed seventeen years, and is a success- ful and well-to-do farmer ; married March 3, 1863, to Mary Clawson, horn in Ger- many, Sept. 19, 1840; has two children, both living, Walter, born Nov. 29, 1865, and Mathias, Jan. 25, 1871. Bane Ephraim, renter ; Sec. 27; P.O.Dana; 1. Bane Fred, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Dana; 25. Bane Geo. farmer ; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Dana ; 7. BAKE JACOB, Constable; Rutland; born in Popular Springs, Marshall Co., W. Virginia, July 4, 1845; came to this Co. in 1858 ; owns house and two lots, valued at $400; married Sept. 7, 1868, to Mary E. Henderson, born in N. Y. Dec. 23, 1849 ; has three children, two living ; Flora M., born Nov. 20, 1870; Hattie S., May 14, 1872; Bertha G., August 6, 1875; Hattie S. died in February, 1873 ; Mr. Bane came to Marshall Co. in 1850; remained there six years ; then removed to Woodford Co. ; remained there one year; then came to La Salle Co., and has remained here ever since; has been Constable one year; en- listed in Co. K, 11th I. V. I. ; served five months ; mustered out ; then enlisted in Co. I, 104th I. V. I.; served twenty months ; then discharged ; lost one arm in the battle of Chickamauga, Ga., Sept. 19, 1863, and wounded in left foot, same battle; then wounded at the battle of Hartsville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862. Bane James, farmer; P. O. Dana; 2. Bane Jno. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Dana; 10. Bane Jno. A. farmer ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Dana ; 5. Bane Jos. M. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Dana; 5. Bane Miner, renter; P. O. Rutland. Bane T.W. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Rutland; 7. Bangs E. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Rutland. BAXGS S. L,. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Rutland; born in Franklin County, Mass., July 11, 1808; came to this State in 1845, and to this Co. in 1855 ; Republi- can; Congregational; owns 100 acres of land in the estate, valued at $5,000 ; mar- ried first to Mary H. Phillips, born in Chili, N. Y., in 1813, died June 8, 1842; second marriage, March 3, 1844, to Mar- garet Howard, born in Newburg, Lancaster Co., England, March 5, 1819; has six chil- dren living; Fidelia A, born March 22, 1837; Chas. L, April 14,1840, died March 8, 1877; Mary H., April 18, 1842; Sarah A, April 5, 1846 ; Amelia, Dec. 23, 1848, died March 6, 1854; Jennie C, July 16, 1850; I. Edward, Oct. 18, 1853 ; Mark H., Dec. 25, 1860; Mr. Bangs was Justice of the Peace four years in Michigan. Banks Henry. Bassett D. farmer; Sec. 11; P.O.Rutland; 30. Bayley John, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Dana; 4. Bayley Wm. farmer ; See. 12 ; P.O. Dana ; 2%. Bird Jno. laborer; Rutland. Bird Robert, laborer ; Rutland. BIRD Wl. Farmer and Stock Raiser; P. O. Rutland; renter on Sec. 10, on O. Winan's land. Blanden C. W. druggist; Rutland; 10. Boggs Jno. clergyman ; P. O. Dana ; 2. Boggs W. Boyd Robert, Sr.,renter ; Sec. 3 ; P.O.Wenona. Boyd Robert, Jr.,renter ; Sec. 3 ; P.O.Wenona. Boyd Thos. renter; Sec. 3; P. O. Wenona. Brady Patrick. Brantz Henry,farmer ; Sec.13 ; P.O.Dana ; \%. Brevoort Daniel, capitalist ; Rutland ; 30. Brevoort Jno. Sr., speculator; Rutland. Brevoort J. Jr., farm ; Sec. 8 ; P.O.Rutland ; 2. Brown M. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Minonk ; 2. Brown K S. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Rutland. Burrell Samuel, capitalist ; Rutland ; 5. Busher J. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O.Dana; 25. CALDWELL BRONHILL, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O.Dana; 10. Caldwell E. farm; Sec. 23; P. O. Dana; 2%. Carew Jas. P. O. Rutland. Carey R. Rutland. Case Thos. rents farm ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Dana. CEARK JABISH, Hotel; Rutland; born in Rome, New York, on 'July 12, 1818 ; came to this Co. in 1839 ; owns Lots 7 and 8 in Lostant, 7J^ acres, 4 lots in Rutland, where hotel now stands, \y z lots west of hotel, value, $2,000; married, June 20, 1840, to Amanda McCarty, born in Maysville, Ky., June 4, 1822; has three children, two boys and one girl, Joseph A. born Aug. 10, 1842; Wm. M., April 24, 1844; Mary Ellen, Sept. 13, 1855; JohnF., Sept. 13, 1855, died Oct. 13, 1855 ; Mr. C. came to Ohio in 1833; remained there six years ; then came to Illinois, Putman Co. ; stayed there four 3 r ears, then came to LaSalle Co. and remained here ever since ; Farmed twenty-nine years ; then came to Rutland, 14th Feb., 1874; is Proprietor Clark House. Clark Jas. laborer ; Rutland. Clark Theodore, hotel clerk ; Rutland. Clegg M. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Dana; 5. Clegg R. M. farm; Sec. 26; P. O. Dana; 6. Clegg S. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Minonk; 4. Clegg T. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Dana; 3. Closen N. rents farm ; Sec. 13 ; P.O. Dana ; %. Connel W. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Rutland; 4. Cooper David, carpenter; Dana; \%. Cooper N. C. farm ; Sec. 17 ; P.O. Rutland ; 7. 430 LA SALLB COUNTY DIRECTORY: Cotton F. W. farm; Sec. 30; P.O.Rutland; 2. Cox A. renter ; farmer ; P. O. Rutland ; 6. Cox Isaac, laborer ; Dana. Cox James, laborer ; Dana. Cox Milton, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Dana; 4. Crosmer Jacob, hotel keeper; Dana. Cummin gs Frank, station agent; Dana. Cumrine David, miller; Rutland. CHIRIXE G. F. Butcher; Rutland; bora in Washington Co., Penn., on Dec. 6, 1840; came to this Co. in 1855; married, Jan., 1860, to Mary A. Wilson, born in Ohio, Oct. 17, 1840; has five ^children living, two dead, David W., born Oct. 19, 1862; Geo. F., Ausc. 18, 1864; Thomas A, Aue. 31, 1866; Chas. B., July 23, 1868; Cora May, Feb. 12, 1871 ; Greenberry F., April 28, 1873 ; Mary Jane, May 1, 1877. Cushly P. farm: Sec. 16; P. O. Rutland; 5. DAQUE ROBERT, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Rutland; 7. Dales John, blacksmith ; Rutland ; 1. Dawes Thos. tinsmith ; Rutland ; Z%. Decker Geo. carpenter ; Dana. Devine Thos. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Dana. Doolittle H. C. merchant; Dana. Doolittle W. W. merchant; Dana. Dresser Chas. laborer; Rutland. Dresser E. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Rutland; 2. Dresser G. W. farm ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Rutland. Drummet J. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Dana; 30. DuBois C. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Rutland; 6. EILTS T. rents farm; Sec. 36; P. O. Dana; %. Ensign Wm. physician; Rutland; 3. Evans George W. merchant ; Dana ; 8. EVAXS PERRY M. Physician; Rut- land; born in Indiana, March 25, 1842; came to this Co. in 1867 ; owns residence, valued at §800; married Mary L. Evans, June 12, 1872 ; has one child ; Dr. Evans graduated at Rush Medical College, Chi- cago, in 1870 ; enlisted in the army in 1861 ; mustered out, 1865; served 14 months in Joe Holt Hospital. Evarts Richard, laborer ; Rutland. v ALLEN BERNARD, laborer; Rutland. Fallen Chas. laborer; Rutland. Fallen John, laborer; Rutland. Fitzgerald James, laborer; Rutland. Fitzgerald Jeremiah, laborer; Rutland. Fitzgerald Patrick, laborer; Rutland. Flynn Daniel, laborer; Rutland; %. Flynn James, laborer; Rutland. Fogg Charles, farmer; P. O. Rutland; Fogg Tim. farmer; P.O. Rutland; 3. Foster S. T. rents farm ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Dana. Frink Elias, retired; P. O. Dana; 2^. Frink Leonard, farmer; P. O. Rutland. Frink Wm. farmer; P. O. Rutland; 4. FRLXK W. E. Lumber Dealer ; Dana ; born in Onondaga Co., N.Y., July 15, 1836; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Republican ; Lib- eral ; value of property §4,000; married, March 15, 1860, to Orilla Kenvon, born in Woodford Co., 111., Oct. 8,1838; seven children, Ella, born Dec. 23,1860; Fred- erick E., April 8, 1862; Lewis E., Nov. 26, 1866; Francis E., Auril 24, 1868; David E., Oct. 24, 1869; Edith, Sept. 9, 1872; Bertha. Oct. 19, 1874; has held the office of Police Magistrate a year and a half; been Town Clerk, Trustee of Dana, School Trustee and School Director; served three years in Co. I, 104th I.V.I. Fry John T. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Rutland ; owns 80 acres. GINGRIST JOSEPH, farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Minonk ; 20. Golder E. cooper; Rutland. Golder Isaac, cooper ; Rutland. Golden Patrick, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Dana. Goodsil Ira ; farmer ; Rutland ; 4. Gordon Wm. rents farm; P.O. Rutland. Grabel H. rents farm ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Rutland. Grabel J. rents farm; Sec. 10; P.O. Rutland; Gray G.W., Sr., farm ; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Dana ; 14. Gray G.W., Jr., farm ; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Dana ; 1. Gray Wm. rents farm; Sec. 12; P.O. Dana; 1. Green H. renter; Sec. 20; P.O.Rutland. Grover Charles; 7. HAKES EMERSON, capitalist, miller and farmer ; Rutland ; 30. Hakes L. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Rutland; 10. Hakes M.V. farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Dana; 15. Hakes T.B. rents farm ; S. 36 ; P.O. Dana ; y 2 . Hall H. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Dana; \%. HALSTED JOHX, Justice of the Peace; Rutland; born in New Baltimore, Green Co., N.Y., Sept. 26, 1815; came to this Co. in 1872; owns 80 acres land in Marshall Co., value $4,000; married Dec. 13, 1837, to Betsey Ann Dawson, born in Greenville, Green Co., N.T., Feb. 14, 1816; four children, three living, Chris- tina, Adaline and Elizabeth; he came to this State in 1851, settled in Marshall Co., remained there twenty-two years, then came to LaSalle Co. ; has been Justice of the Peace sixteen years. Hanley Patrick, laborer; Rutland. Hargadine G.W. farm ; S.28 ; P.O.Rutland ; 7. Hart E. carpenter ; Rutland ; 2. HART THOMAS, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 16; P.O.Rutland; born in GROVELAND TOWNSHIP. 431 Chester Co., Pa., March 25, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1868 ; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000 ; married, Dec, 1859, to Jane Jen- kins, born in Chester Co., Pa. ; she came to this State in 1854 ; five children, Chas. W., John Westley, Wm. Edward, Mary Ellen and Sarah L. Harter John, baker ; Rutland ; 2. Hartley M. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Minonk ; 20. Harvey R. physician; Dana; %. Haskins C. W. renter ; S. 10 ; P.O. Rutland ; 1. Hazelberth C. farm ; S. 15 ; P. O. Rutland ; 20. Herbert Daniel, harness maker ; Dana. Hoag C. rents farm; Sec. 11; P. O. Dana. Ho] man T. B. rents farm ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Dana. Homer Geo. rents farm; P. O. Rutland. Hoverland C. farm ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Rutland ; 2. Howell Ulysses, farmer; P. O. Dana; 4. Hubbard Wm. station agent and telegraph operator ; Rutland. Hull J. B. scales agent; Rutland; 1. HungerfordL. farmer ; Sec.22 ; P.O.Dana; 4. Hupp A. H. merchant ; Dana. Hutchinson O. capitalist; Rutland; 5. Huxtable J. rents farm ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Dana. TDE SHERMAN, blacksmith ; Dana. Ingram G. farm ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Rutland ; 10. TACKSON JOSEPH, section boss; Dana. Jacobs H. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Dana; 4. Johnson A. D. merchant ; Dana. Johnson Charles. Johnson W. W. carpenter ; Rutland. Jones B. renter ; P. O. Rutland. Justice Robt. P. O. Rutland. KELLEY ALFRED, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Dana; 4. Kelley Lewis, grain dealer ; Rutland ; 15. Kelsey John, P. O. Dana. Kengian P. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Dana; 5. Kennedy Jno. farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Dana ; 4. Kenyon John, P. O. Dana. Kenyon Thos. farmer ; P. O. Dana ; 6. Kohl Conrad, farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Minonk. Krishal J. farmer ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Rutland ; 15. Krozen Cyrus, renter; Sec. 2; P. O. Dana; 3. Kroesen T. S. P. O. Dana. LAMERS OLTMAN, renter; Sec. 33; P. O. Minonk; \%. Lane Wm. P. O. Rutland; \%. Lathrop Alfred, minister; Rutland. Lutton Garrett, laborer; Rutland. Loftus Jno. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Rutland ; 2. Loftus P., Sr., farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P.O.Rutland ; 4. M Loftus P., Jr., farmer ; Sec. 28 ; 10. Lutz Peter, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Dana; 12. cCAULEY CHRISTOPHER, laborer; Rutland. McCauley Michael, laborer ; Rutland. McClary Edw. renter; Sec. 7; P. O. Rutland. McClary G. renter ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Rutland. McClary Thos. renter; Sec. 7; P. O. Rutland. McCuenG. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Rutland; 4. McDonald Wm. N. clerk ; Rutland. McGough Jno. P. O. Rutland ; %. McHenry Jas. renter ; Sec. 32 ; P. O. Minonk. McLaren A.F. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Dana ; 10. McLaren Edward, farmer; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Dana. Maddigan P. farmer ; Sec.6 ; P.O. Rutland ; 3. Marah William, P. O. Rutland. Marford Owen, carpenter; Rutland; 4. Marker J.P.farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Rutland; 4. Maker W. Marley M. renter; Sec. 5; P. O. Rutland; 2. Marsh Albert, P. O. Rutland. Marsh C. B. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Rutland. Marshall E. farmer ; Sec.36 ; P. O. Dana ; %%. Marshall G.W. carpenter ; Sec.35 ; P.O. Dana. Marshall J. farmer ; Sec. 15 ; P. O.Rutland ; 7. Marshall Jno.C.farmer ; Sec.35 ; P.O.Dana ; 3. Martin A. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Dana; 1. Martin Jonathan, farmer and capitalist; Dana; 35. Martin Jno. H. grain dealer ; Dana ; 8. Martin O. H. hardware dealer; Dana; 2. Martin P. A. hardware dealer; Dana; 2%. Martin S. F. laborer ; Dana. Mateer Alfred, singing teacher ; Rutland. Maxon Albert, renter ; P. O. Dana. Mercer S. R. retired ; P. O. Rutland. Miller Charles, laborer; Dana. Miller Jno. G. miller; Dana; 2. Miller G. W. farm ; Sec.2 ; P.O. Long Point ; 4. Moats A. J . farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Dana. Moates Isaac, farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P.O.Dana ; 2%. Moilander H. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Dana; 2. Moilander P. W. farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Dana. Moilander Wm.,Sr.,farm ;S.22 ; P.O.Dana; 10. Montague Jno. C. Montgomery I. farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Dana. Montgomery W. farm ; Sec 24 ; P. O. Dana ; 8. MOORE ST. J. Furniture Dealer; Rut- land ; born in Greene Co., N. Y., June 22, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; value of property, $500; married, Sept. 12, 1867, to Fannie Pauley, born in Greene Co., N. Y., Nov. 20, 1842 ; has three children living and one dead; Mattie, born Sept. 24, 1869; Nellie, Sept. 19, 1871; Minnie, Sept. 7, 1863; Maud, April 1, 1876. 432 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY*. Morris Edward, wagon maker ; Rutland; 1. Moulds Jno. capitalist; Rutland; 10. Mullen A. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Rutland ; 10. Mullen D. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O.Rutland; 2. Munnis Jas. Sr., renter ; Sec. 8 ; P.O. Rutland. Munnis Jno. renter ; Sec. 8 ; P, O. Rutland. Murray M. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O.Minonk;4. Myers William, retired ; P. O. Rutland. N EFF DANIEL, laborer; Rutland. Nelson H. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Rutland; 7. NEWEEE R. C. Dealer in Pumps and Windmills; P. O. Lacon, Marshall Co., Illinois; born in Ohio, on June 13, 1824; value of property, $2,000; moved to St. Joe Co., Ind., 1830, and to Marshall Co., Ills., spring of 1869 ; married, Nov. 1846, to Charlotte T. Harn, born in Maryland, 1827 ; has four children, all living, boys, John E, born Oct. 22, 1847; C. W., Aug. 1, 1849 ; Frank, Nov. 17, 1852 ; Robert S., Dec, 1860; has served two terms in his own city of Lacon as Alderman. Newton Adolphus, shoemaker ; Rutland. Newton Benjamin, barber; Rutland. NOW ANDREW, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Rutland; born in St. Gallin, Switzer- land, Aug. 15, 1844; came to this State and Co. in 1866; is a renter on J. J. Roe's estate; value of personal property, $1,000; married, Jan. 10, 1869, to Christina Ham- mer, born in Province Hessian, 1837; has five children living, one dead, John ; Joseph, born Nov. 13, 1869 ; Herman, Oct. 20, 1872 ; Helena, July 7, 1870, died Sept. 22, 1873; L., Oct. 20, 1874; Effie, Nov. 20, 1875. OJNEAL CORNELIUS, renter; P. O. Rutland; 1^. Orman Morris, P. O. Rutland. PATTEN JNO. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Rutland; 2. Patton P. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Rutland; 4. Patten T. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Rutland; 10. Patton W. farmer; Sec. 30; P.JO. Rutland; 3. Perry Sidney, P. O. Rutland. Powell E. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Dana. Powell L. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Dana; 2. Pritchett J. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Dana; 15. Pritchett R. M. druggist ; Dana ; 2. Pritchett W. W. furniture dealer; P. O. Dana; %. Proctor Albert, P. O. Rutland. Proctor Edward, merchant ; Rutland; 3. Proctor Warren, plasterer ; Rutland ; 2. PROCTOR WIL.LARD, Grain Dealer; Rutland; born in Vermont, on March 5th, 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1870 ; lived in Marshall Co. fifteen years ; then came to this Co. ; was Captain Company I, 104th I. V. I. ; has been in the Grain and Mercantile business since 1871 ; mar- ried Sarah A. Hewitt, born Feb. 22, 1829, married March 10, 1847; six children living and two dead ; has been Justice of the Peace four years and President of Board of Town Trustees two years. Q UINN GEO. P. O. Rutland. RECORD MAURICE, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Rutland ; 1%. Ray John, renter; P. O. Dana. Reeder Jas. W. physician; P. O. Dana; 3J^. Richmond J. farm; Sec. 8; P. O.Rutland; 6. Riggs John, P. O. Rutland. Riggs Squire, butcher ; Rutland ; %. Robinson O. renter; Sec. 24; P. O. Dana; %. ROE M. C Farmer and Stock Raiser; P. O. Rutland; born in Marshall Co., Virginia, on March 8, 1853; came to this Co. in 1864; owns 640 acres of land, belonging to the Roe estate, valued at $25,000; John J. Roe, father of M. C. Roe, was born in Virginia; came to this state in 1864; married to Sarah B. Cox, born in Marshall Co., Virginia ; has nine children, seven living, two dead. Rodner D. N. shoemaker ; Dana ; \%. Rogers Andrew, farmer; P.O.Rutland; %. Roher Win. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O.Rutland; 2. SAUER CHRIST, farmer; Sec. 27; Dana; 2. Sauer R. G. saloon keeper ; Dana. Schnellin P. renter; S. 15; P.O. Rutland; %. Schull F. A. laborer; Rutland; 1. Sedone Abram, blacksmith; Rutland; \%. Sergplel C. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Dana; 3. Sewel M. W. musician ; Rutland. Shaw J. M. druggist ; Rutland ; 3. Shiva Jesse D. renter; P. O. Rutland. Shiva Wm. renter ; P. O. Rutland. Show Jacob, renter ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Rutland. Showman H. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Dana ; 10. Showman L. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Dana; %. SIGNER A. J. Carpenter and Builder; Rutland, Ills. Sisson Samuel, renter ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Dana. Smart T. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Dana; 12. Smith C. W. Smith Herbert, P. O. Rutland; %. Smith Jacob, laborer ; Dana ; \%. Smith K. G. butcher ; Rutland ; %. Standsal H. J. blacksmith; Dana; \%. Steward Rev. J. F. preacher; Dana; \%. Stocom Ezra. Sullivan M. farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Dana; 10. GROVELAKD TOWNSHIP. 433 Sutton Harvey, carpenter; Rutland; %. Sutton L. Rutland. THADEN JOHN D. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Rutland; 1. Theil John, renter, Sec. 25; P.O. Dana; 1. Thomas Enoch, laborer ; Rutland. Thomas Harry, P.O. Rutland. Thomas L. A. teacher ; Rutland. Thompson C.H. book canvasser ; Rutland; 3. Thompson C. S. merchant ; Rutland ; 20. Thorpe Jno. H. carpenter; Dana; 1. TRASK D. F. Wagon Maker ; Rutland ; born in Virgil, Courtland Co., N.Y., Aug. 2,1833; came to this Co. in 1856; owns house and lot, value $1,000; married first on Oct. 8, 1854, to Marcelia Huyck, born in Ohio; second marriage Sept. 1st, 1870, to Jennie Sharp, born in Canada, died Feb. 28, 1872; third marriage Dec. 23, 1874, to Jeannette C. Wheeler, born July 6, 1849, in Canada; three children, Wm. D., born Nov. 4, 1855; Minnie, Sept. 4, 1860 ; enlisted Aug. 9, 1862 ; served three ' years ; was wounded at the battle of New Hope church, in Ga., in the arm ; has held the offices of Town Clerk and Village Clerk. Traver Chas. renter ; P.O. Rutland ; %. Twinan Frank, laborer ; Rutland. Twinan James, laborer; Rutland. w ADDLE JAMES, capitalist; Rut- land; 30. Wadleigh E. S. drayman ; Rutland ; 2. WADIiEIGH JOHN, Postmaster; Rutland ; born in N.H., Oct.'30, 1827 ; came to this Co. in Sept., 1855; value of property $2,000; married June 13, 1852, to Pauline E. Timball, born in N.H., Jan., 1833; four children, three girls and one boy; Inez M., Mary A., Laura D. and Wm. H. ; served in the late rebellion as Capt. in Co. I, 104th I.V.I. , one year; was Town Clerk at the incorporation of the town; School Trustee two years, Clerk of Corporation two years, Pres. of Town Trustees, and P.M. at present time ; appointed in 1872 ; Dept. Prov. Marshal during the latter part of the war. Watts G. A. merchant ; Dana ; %%. Way V. painter ; Rutland ; 3. Wayman W. S. farm ; Sec. 22 ; P.O. Dana ; 4. Weber L. P. farmer; P.O. Rutland; 15. Weedman Geo. W. rents of D. E. Thomas ; Sec. 9; P.O.Rutland. Whipple H. S. merchant; P.O. Rutland; 5. White G. well-digger; S. 4; P.O. Wenona; 8. White J. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Dana; 10. White R. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Dana. Widdefield M. farm; Sec. 23; P.O. Dana; 2. Widdefield W. farm; Sec. 23; P.O. Dana; 4. Wilson J. renter; Sec. 19; P.O. Rutland; 1. Winans A. farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Wenona ; 7. Winans Daniel, farm ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Wenona. Winans Dwight, farm ; Sec. 10 ; P.O. Rutland. Winans L. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Rutland; 2. Winans O. farm; Sec. 10; P. O. Rutland; 15. Winans R.B. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Dana; 6. Witeman George. Wood G. farmer;' Sec. 30; P.O. Rutland; 6. Worthington John, tenant farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Streator. Wray John, renter; P.O. Dana. Wreath T. renter; Sec. 9; P.O. Rutland; %. Wright A. J. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Dana; 4. Wright F. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Dana; 4. Wright W. H. attorney ; Dana ; 4. YOUNGS WILLIAM, renter; Sec. 2; P. O. Wenona; %. YOKE MARK M. Farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Rutland; born in Washington Co., Somerset Tp., Pa., April 8, 1826 ; came to this State in 1861, and to this Co. in 1876; owns property to the value of $1,000 ; mar- ried twice ; first to Sarah Study, May 10, 1852; she was born in Washington Co., Pa. ; died Sept. 7, 1858 ; second marriage Dec. 16, 1868, to Mary Stcher ; she was born in Washington Co., Pa. ; eight chil- dren, Loretta, Martha Elizabeth, Mary Alice, Eldora, Wm. Allen, Lewis, Marion Julius Veneman and Ida. RUTLAND BUSINESS DIRECTORY. M. D., Physician Allen H. X)., and Surgeon. Baker W. T., General Agent Plymouth Mills Flour; Le Mars, la. Baker & Proctor, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps, Notions, &c. Cash paid for all kinds of grain. Sane Alfred, Farmer and Thrasher. Sane Jacob, Constable; all busi- ness entrusted to him, attended at once. Bangs J. JEdtvard, Teacher; Principal Public School at La Rose, Marshall Co. Clark JT., Proprietor Clark House; 434 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Rutland, 111; special attention paid to commercial travelers; good sam- ple rooms; try us. Cumrine G. F., Dealer in all kinds of Salt and Fresh Meats, Fish, &c. Evans .P. 31. 9 M. D., Physician and Surgeon. F rink TV. F.. Dealer in Lumber,&c. Hoisted J., Justice of the Peace. All business entrusted to him, at- tended to; collections made and returns made with promptness. Moove JV". J. 9 Dealer in all kinds of Furniture; Coffins on hand; Furniture made to order and re- paired. Signer A. J., Carpenter and Builder. Trash D. F., Manufacturer of Carriages, Wagons, Buggies; Paint- ing, Striping and Repairing done to order. LACON, MARSHALL CO., BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Newell R. C. & Son, xlgents for the Halladay Standard Wind Mills and Pumps of all kinds. ADAMS TOWNSHIP. ALBORD LOFTUS, farmer; P.O. North ville. Allen Jeremiah, farmer ; P.O. Leland. Amburn Ira; farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Leland. Annable Joseph M. photographer; Leland. Anderson A. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Leland. Anderson Andrew M. farmer; P.O. Leland. Anderson C. farmer ; Sec. 15 ; P.O. Leland. Anderson E. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Leland. Anderson L. farmer ; Sec. 16 ; P.O. Leland. Anderson T. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Leland. Andrewson Rev. 0., Luth. minister; Leland. Austin "Win. H. blacksmith ; Leland. BALL L. CURTIS, merchant; P. O. Le- land. Barnes Thos. hotel-keeper ; Leland. BASTIAN FREDERICK, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 36; P. O. North - ville ; born in France, 1839 ; came to La Salle Co. in 1844 ; Republican; Evangelist; owns 156 acres land, value $10,000; was Collector one year ; married Miss Magda- lena Girolt, of France, in 1862; five chil- dren living, Caroline, George Frederick, Elizabeth, Ella Magdalena, and Daniel. Bathurst S. B. prin. of school ; Leland ; %. Beardsley Albert, farmer; P. O. Northville. Beardsley Edwin A. farmer ; P.O. Somonauk. BEARDSLEY HENRY G. Farm- er and Stock Raiser; Sec. 22; P.O.North- ville ; born in Mass. in 1819 ; came to La Salle Co. in 1838; Republican; owns 80 acres land, value $4,800; married Miss Lavinia Blake, of Mass., in 1836; seven children, William B., Adaline E., Chester E., Emma E., Albert C, Marshall A., and Oscar H. BECK JOHX HEXRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; P.O. Somonauk ; Sec. 11; born in Prussia in 1837; came to La Salle Co. in 1847 ; Republican; Lutheran; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000 ; married Miss Margaret Groff, of 111., in 1863 ; five children, Anna Louisa, Louisa Anna, John Frederick, Margaret, Lilla Dora, and an adopted boy, Albin Sower. Bennett F. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Northville. Bennett Geo. O. day laborer ; Leland. Bernard A. farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P.O. Leland. Bernard H. farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Leland. Betting Ambrose, merchant ; Leland. BLANCHARD WM. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 26; P.O. Northville; born in Eng. in 1826; came to LaSalle Co. in 1850 ; Republican ; owns 99 acres land, val. $5,000; School Director two years; married Miss Mary Ann "Wall is, of Eng., in 1853; eight children, Isabella J., Geo. W., Josephine W., Alice A., Charles W., Anna E., Frances A. and Hannah N. Blood Isaac W. druggist ; Leland ; 2. Boomer Sanford, farmer; P.O. Northville. Boston Win. works in lumber-yard ; Leland. Bosworth David, laborer; Leland. BRAXDEXBIRGER R E I X - HART, Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Leland; born in Germany in 1848; came to La Salle Co. in 1856; Republican; Lutheran; owns 100 acres land, value $6,000 ; married Miss Caroline Hannaman, of Germany, in 1875. BRAXDEXBIRGER MRS. WIEHEEJIIXA, Farming; Sec. 10; P.O. Leland ; widow of John J. ; he was born in Germany in 1813; came to La Salle Co. in 1856 ; Republican ; Lutheran ; ADAMS TOWNSHIP. 435 owned 237 acres of land, value $11,350; Married Miss Wilhelmina Zilner, of Ger- many, in 1842 ; he died in 1875 ; two chil- dren, Reinhardt and Mary E. Braffett A. M. carriage trimmer; Leland. Brown Edgar, laborer; P.O. Leland. Brown Frank G. telegraph operator; Leland. BKOWK STEVEN, Station, Ticket and Express Agent on C. B. & Q. R. R. ; Leland ; born in Mass. in 1821 ; came to LaSalle Co. in 1857 ; Republican ; owns 10 acres land, value $1,000; has been Trustee two years, Pres. Corp. two years, Station, Ticket and Express Agt. for the C. B. & Q. R. R. nineteen years; married Miss Sophia Fleming, of Mass., in 184(5 ; four children, Edgar C, Frank G., Charlie A., and Willie E. BROWNING WIEEIAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 22; P. 0. North- ville ; born Eng. in 1839 ; came to LaSalle Co. in 1857; Republican; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000; was School Director four years ; was in 36th I.V.I. , Co. F, as Private, over three years; married Miss Frances Carr, of 111., in 1866 ; three chil- dren, Nina M., Elsie M. and Ida. BRIJNSON BEVBEX, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 26; P.O. North ville; born in N.Y. in 1817 ; came to LaSalle Co. in 1838 ; Republican ; owns 300 acres land, value $21,000; was Assessor one year, Just- ice of Peace four years; married Miss Deborah Townsend, of N.Y., in 1845 ; five children, Ruhama, Albert E., Jay, Alice and Arthur. BUEEN CHRISTEN, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Leland; born in Norway in 1814; came to LaSalle Co. in 1845; Republican; Lutheran; owns 127 acres land, value $6,500; married Miss Ann Knudson, of Norway, in 1840 ; five children, Knute O, Samuel O, Isabella, Sarah Ann and Louisa C. Buland Knute, grain merchant ; Leland; 1%. Buland Samuel, farmer; P.O. Leland. Butler John, farmer; P.O. Leland. BVTLEB THOMAS, Teacher and Merchant ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Northville ; born 111. in 1856; came to LaSalle Co. in 1875; Republican; owns store at Moawequa, val. $1,500; married Miss Alice Brunson, of 111., in4877. /^AIN CHARLES, farmer; P. O. Leland. Callagan W. farm ; S. 23 ; P.O. Northville ; 5. Campion Patrick, laborer; Leland. CARPENTER ETHAN, Postmas- ter ; Leland ; born in Westchester Co., N. Y., came to this Co. in 1852; Republican; owns house, lot, etc., valued at $2,500 ; has been Postmaster seven years ; married Miss Maria C. Kinne of New York in 1857 ; has three children, Clara M., Chester K. and Etta M. CARPENTER HORACE, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Leland ; born in Westchester Co., N. Y., 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Republican ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $6,000; married Miss Mary T. Devenport, ot Westchester Co., N. Y., in 1847. Clark G. farm; Sec. 25; P. O. Northville; 4. Claude G. H. farm ; Sec. 33 ; P. O. Leland ; 4. Claude Henry E. farmer; P. O. Northville. Clifford W. G. farmer; P. O. Leland. Condell Joseph, farmer; P. O. Somonauk. CONVERSE AM AS A LOBD, Minister and Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Somonauk; born in Vermont, 1816; came to this Co. in 1846 ; Republican ; Presby- terian; owns 185 acres of land, valued at $11,000; graduated at Dartmouth College and Lane Theological Seminary, in 1843 and 1846 ; preached until poor health com- pelled me to choose the Farmer's Life ; married Miss Sarah L. Gould, of New York, in 1848; have three children. Ed- ward V., William W. and Theodore H. COOPER CHAUNCY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 2; P. 0. Somonauk; born in Michigan, 1845; came to this Co. in 1853 ; Republican ; owns 195 acres of land, (with brother) value $10,000; mar- ried Miss Julia Price, of Prince Edwards Island, in 1872; has three children, Clara V., Lillian M. and Allie N. Cooper Geo. O. farmer; P.O. Somonauk; %. Cooper J. farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P.O. Somonauk ; 2. COOPER THADDEUS W. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Somonauk ; born in New York,1834 ; came to this Co. in 1853; Republican; Baptist; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,800 ; mar- ried Miss Melvina A. Covell, of New York, in 1866 ; have three children, Mary J., Frank E. and Charles E. Cooper Z. farm ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Somonauk ; 2. Cottew Abram, farmer; P. O. Northville. Cottew Alfred, farmer; P. O. Northville. Cottew J. farm ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Northville ; 5. Cottew J. farm ; Sec. 35 ; P.O. Northville ; 10. Cottew Stephen, farmer; P. O. Northville. Cottew Thos. farmer; P. O. Northville. Cottew W., Sr., farm ; Sec.35 ; P.O. Northville. Cottew Win., Jr., farmer; P. O. Northville. COUETRIP WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Somonauk; born in Eng- land, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Re- publican; owns 160 acres of land, value $8,000; was in the 36th I. V I., Co. F., as Private, 1% years; wounded at the battle of Perryville; draws a pension; married Miss Sarah E. Brigham, of Michigan, in 1863 ; has five children, James H., William H., Clarence, Clara Bell and Sarah Ann. 436 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: DALE ARTHUR H. hardware; Le- land; 2. Dannawetz Henry, farmer; P. O. Somonauk. Darby Jas. laborer ; Leland. Dawson Job, selling windmills ; P.O. Leland. Dewey Alonzo, farmer; P. O. Somonauk. DEWEY ANSEE, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 11; P.O. Somonauk; born im Mass., 1796 ; came to this Co. in 1837 ; Republican; Presbyterean ; owns 170 acres of land, value $10,000; married Miss Philancy Alvord, of Mass., in 1827 ; have eight children, Mary E., Milton A., Frances C., Maria L., Chancy D., William A., Hen- rietta M. and Charles O. Doherty Simon, farmer; P. O. Leland; 2. Doherty Thos. farmer; P. O. Leland. Donovan S. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Leland ; 20. Dorsett G. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Leland; 5. Druce Stephen, switchman ; Leland. Drum E.W. farm ; Sec. 25 ; P.O. Northville ;'5. EDWINSON GUNDER, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Leland ; 8. Edwinson Ole G. farmer; P. O. Leland. Egeness. Anthony T. laborer ; Leland. Egeness Thos. A. laborer; P. O. Leland. Ehmke J. farm ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Somonauk ; 5. Erickson Ira N. farmer; P. O. Leland. Erickson N. farm ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Leland ; 2. Evans David, carriage maker ; Leland ; 10. FARLEY CHRIST, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Leland; 5. Flaherty M. J. farmer; P. O. Leland; %. Flaherty Patrick, saloon ; Leland ; 2. Flattree T. T. retired farmer; P.O. Leland; 1. Foreman B. F. farm ; Sec. 9 ; P.O. Leland ; 1. Foreman Win. M. physician; Leland; 20. Fosseen O. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Leland. Francis Edward, farmer; P. O. Northville. Fuller Joseph, carpenter ; Leland. GLENN THOS. saloon-keeper; P. O. Leland; 2. GEETTY GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Somonauk ; born in France, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1870; Republican; owns 40 acres of land, value $3,000; was private in Co. H., 10th I. V. I., over 3 years; honorably discharged; married Miss Sopha Guth, of this Co., in 1870; two children, Albert and George E. Graeff I. N. grain merchant; P.O. Leland ; 1. Grover C. C. farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P.O. Leland ; 5. Grover N. farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P.O. Leland ; 2. Gundersen George, shoemaker; Leland; 1. Gundersen T. farm ; Sec. 32 ; P.O. Leland ; 5. Gurr G. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Northville; 5. Gurr Stephen, farmer; P.O. Northville. HAAS EUGENE, farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Somonauk; 5. Halvarson A.K. farm; S. 16; P.O. Leland; 1. Halvarson Chas. K. farmer; P.O. Leland. Halvarson John K. farmer; P.O. Leland. HALVARSOU JKNUTE, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 21; P. O. Leland; born in Norway in 1813 ; came to this Co. in 1838; Republican; Lutheran; owns 130 acres land, value $7,800; married Miss Elizabeth Olson, of Norway, in 1841 ; ten children, Halver and Ole, both died in the army; Nels, Alexander, John, Betsey, Charles, Sarah Ann, Ellen Josephine and Elias. Hanson A. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Leland; 2. HANSON OLE H. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 15 ; P. 0. Leland ; born in Norway in 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1839 ; Republican; Lutheran; owns 220 acres of land, value $13,200 ; married Miss Isabella Osmonson, of 111., in 1855; she died in 1873 ; six children, Henry M., George M., Emma C, Charles F., Joseph and Simon P. Harmon C. D. farm; Sec. 6; P.O. Leland; 2. Harmon J.B. retired farmer; P.O. Leland; 1. HIEE OEE J. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 17; P. O. Leland; born in Norway in 1838 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Republican; owns 160 acres land, value $10,000 ; married Miss Isabella S. Buland, of Norway, in 1865; five children, Wm. F., Clarence E., Joseph M., Emma E. and Anna E. Hinkley Darvin, physician ; Leland. Hoey Jas. farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Leland; 1. Holmes R. retired farmer ; P. O. Leland. Hubbell Silas, painter; P.O. Leland. Huggett Jas. farmer ; P.O. Leland. Huggett John, farmer; P.O. Leland. Huggett Peter, farmer; P.O. Leland. Huggett Wm. farmer; P.O. Leland. Hum George, farmer; P.O. Leland. HUM HENRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 33; P.O. Leland; born in Pa., July 4, 1811 ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Republican ; Presbyterian ; owns 90 acres land, value $4,500 ; has served as Justice of Peace sixteen years, Assessor six years ; elected for 1877 ; married Miss Anna Keck, of Penn., in 1831 ; seven children living, David, Jacob, Daniel, Mary Ann, Eliza- beth, George and Steven. Hum Stephen, farmer; P.O. Leland. HIJPACH ANDREW, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 13; P.O. Somonauk; born in Prussia in 1814 ; came to this Co. in 1849; Democrat; Catholic; owns 254 acres land, value $12,700; married Miss Agusta W. Claas, of Germany, in 1851; ten children, Henry, Helen, Celia, Isa- bella, Emma, Alford, William, Elenora, Annie Maiy and Casper Aniil. ADAMS TOWNSHIP. 437 Hupach Henry, farmer; P.O. Somonauk. JACOBS ODEN, farmer; Sec. 20; P. 0. Leland ; 10. Jacobson Cornelius, peddler; Leland. Jacobson G. W. Jacobson Jacob C. merchant ; Leland ; 2. JEXKS FRAXKXItf V. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Nortk- ville; born in N. Y. State in 1822; came to this Co. in 1863 ; Republican ; owns 105 acres land, value $7,000; married Harriet Newhall, of Vt., in 1850; ten children, Sylvia A., Zelica N., Maude L., Fremont E., Merritt O, Hattie S., George G., Adah, Marion B. and Adelaide. Johnson Edwin, farmer; P.O. Leland. JOHXSOX G. Farm and Stock Raiser; Sec. 7; P.O. Leland; born in Norway in 1817; came to this Co. in 1843; Repub- lican ; Baptist ; owns 200 acres land, value $10,000 ; married Miss Sarah Benedictson, of Norway, in 1849; four children, Edwin, Joseph, Benjamin and Anna Mary. Johnson H. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Leland ; 10. Johnson J. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Leland ; 3. Johnson John A. farmer; P.O. Leland. Johnson Rev. R. S. Bapt. min. ; Leland. Johnson T.M. farm ; Sec. 18 ; P.O. Leland ; 2. Johnson T. farmer; See. 14; P. O. Leland. Jorstad E. O. farm ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Leland ; 4. Jorstad J. R. school teacher ; Leland. KASTEER IiOUIS, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 11; P. O. Leland; born in France in 1832; came to this Co. in 1844; Democrat; Lutheran; owns 160 acres of land, value $7,000 ; married Miss Catherine Miller, of Germany, in I860; she died in 1874 ; five children, Edward H., George D., William, Emma and Frank. Keenan E. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Leland; 4. Kellogg G.T). farm ; S. 13 ; P.O. Somonauk ; 4. Kennedy Wm. druggist; Leland; 7. KETCHUM V. B. Grocer; Leland; born in N. Y. in 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; owns house, lot, etc., value $2,000 ; was Agt. for the Merchants' Union Express Co. while running ; mar- ried Miss Susan J. Davidson, of N. Y., in 1857 ; two children, Ida M. and Minnie F. Kinne Eli M. justice of peace and notary public ; Leland ; 5. Kinne S. H. retired farmer; P.O. Leland. KLOVE ANDREW A. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 8; P.O. Leland; born in Norway in 1828 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ; Republican; Lutheran; owns 224 acres land, value $13,440 ; has been Supervisor seven years ; Notary Public eighteen yrs. ; married Miss Randrei Grover, of Norway, in 1855 ; six children, Julia Augusta, An- drew Melanchthon, Clara Ronella, Isa- bella Lydia, Josephine and Martha An- drina. Knight D.H. farm ; S. 35 ; P.O. Northville ; 4, Knight E.G. farmer ; Sec. 34 ; P.O. Leland ; 8 Knight J.B. farm; S. 34; P. O. Northville; 8 KJT1GHT JAMES J. Retired Farm, er; Sec. 34; P. O. Northville; born in Maine in 1798 ; came to this Co. in 1853 Republican; owns 209 acres land, value $12,000; married Miss Sophia Holden, of Maine, in 1827; ten children, James B., Elijah G., Aaron H, Robert, Daniel H, Mark, Eliza B., Catherine M., Sophia B. and Mary. Knight Joseph, farmer; P. O. Northville. Knight M.M. farm ; S. 35 ; P.O. Northville ; 2. Knudsen Andrew, shoemaker; P.O. Leland. LANDA CHRISTOPHER, retired farm- er; P.O. Leland. Lane Hosea, blacksmith ; Leland. Larson H. H. farm; Sec. 22; P.O. Leland; 5. Larson J. farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Leland; 5. Larson Lewis, farmer ; P.O. Leland. Leveiy August, farmer ; P.O. Somonauk. Lord A. C. farm ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Somonauk ; 6. Lord Edward A. farmer ; P.O. Somonauk. Lord Wm. W. farmer; P.O. Somonauk. Love Oscar, painter; P.O. Leland. McHALE JOHN, farmer and school teacher; P.O. Leland. McNair Alex, saloon keeper ; Leland. MACKEtf JAMES, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 4 ; P.O. Leland ; born in Ireland in 1838 ; came to this Co. in 1858 ; Demo- crat; Catholic; owns 450 acres land, value $33,000 ; married Miss Catherine Roach, of Ireland, in 1855 ; she died in 1875 ; three children, Mary L., Sarah A. and Daniel M. ; married Miss Mary J. Foley, of Le- land, 111., in 1876, for second wife. Madison I. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P.O. Leland ; 6. Marcuson B. farm; Sec. 8; P. O. Leland; 12. Martin Joseph, farmer; P.O. Northville. Mervin H. farm ; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Somonauk ; 3. MillerChrist. C. expressman ; Leland. Milloy Jas. J. stone mason ; Leland. Moore Edward, farmer ; P.O. Northville. N ELSON JENS, carpenter and joiner; Leland. Nelson Nels J. farmer; P.O. Leland; 3. Nelson Nels, retired farmer ; P.O. Leland; 3. Nevell Henry, farmer; P.O. Somonauk. Newell D.C. carpenter and joiner ; Leland ; 2. OLSON FREDERICK, farmer; Sec. 7; P.O Leland; 2. Olson K.T. farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Leland; 3. 438 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: OESOX OTSLSIJ, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Leland ; born in Norway in 1827; came to this Co. in 1836; Republican; Lutheran; owns 119 acres land, value $7,000; married Miss Martha Elizabeth Jacobson, of Norway, in 1875 ; one boy, Ole Johan. Olson Tobias, farmer; P.O. Leland. Osman Owen, house mover; Leland. Ostrus O. O. farm; Sec. 29; P. O. Leland; 6. P ARRIS ALFRED, farmer; P. O. Somo- nauk. Parris John, farmer; P.O. Somonauk. Parris Mark, farmer; P.O. Leland. Pederson Ole R. farmer; P.O. Leland. Peterson H. ret. farmer; P.O. Somonauk; 6. Peterson K. farm; Sec. 19; P. O. Leland; 10. Peterson Nels, farmer; P.O. Leland; %. Peterson Ole, blacksmith ; Leland. Peterson P.A. farm; S. 19; P. O. Leland; 10. Peterson P.E. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Leland. Pierce Ebenezer, farmer ; P.O. Leland ; 3. PIERCE XATHAXIEE, Farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Leland and Sheridan; born in this Co., Aug. 19, 1840; Republican; Baptist; owns 200 acres land; name of wife was Esther Hugget, born in England, April 29, 1844; married Feb. 1, ^S^even children, Win. G., born Jan. 3, 1865 ; Wal- ler S., Jan. 3, 1865 ; Jas. O. H., April 30, 1868; Judith M., April 2, 1870; Samuel L., Dec. 16, 1871; Nathan, Sept. 28, 1873; Jessie G., Nov. 7, 1875. PIERCE MRS. MARY E. P O. Leland; widow of Nathaniel S. ; he was born in Mass. in 1804; came to this Co. in 1838; Republican; Christian; owned 560 acres land, value $25,000; married Miss Mary E. Simmons, of Mass., in 1828, and died in 1876; ten children, Deborah S., Hannah V., Mary E., Lucy S., Susan, Samuel N., Ella, Nathaniel, Betsy and Ebenezer. Pisha Nelson, stone mason ; Leland. Potter Anson, ret. grain merchant; Leland. Potter C. M. dealer in live stock; Leland. Potter Frank, P.O. Leland. Potter Horatio, P.O. Leland. Potter Myron, hardware ; Leland. PRICE BAX'E D. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Somonauk ; born in New York in 1813 ; came to LaSalle Co. in 1853; Republican; Wesleyan Metho- dist; owns 103 acres land, value $6,000; married Miss Amarilla Covell, of N. Y., in 1834; have four children, names Lafay- ette L., Oren H., Salmon, Jr., and William, Pridgen Jno. laborer ; Leland. REIMENSNYDER HENRY, farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Somonauk; 1. Rempe Christopher, man'fr wagons and windmills; Leland; 2. Richolson Benj. farmer; P. O. Leland. RICHOESOX MRS. HEEEX E. Widow of Lars; P. O. Leland; he was born in Norway, in 1806 ; came to La Salle Co. in 1844; Republican; Methodist; owned 600 acres, value $25,000; married Miss Helen L. Johnson, of Norway, in 1834; died in 1868; have eight children, names, Richol L., John, Samuel, Oley, Caroline, Sarah, Isabella, and Benjamin. Richardson A. farm ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Leland ; 6. Richardson Ole, farmer; P. O. Leland. Richardson Richard, farmer; P. O. Leland. Ridge Wm. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Leland. ROGERS REXJ. F. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 33; P. O. Leland; born in Maine, 1828 ; came to La Salle Co. in 1854; Republican; owns 150 acres land, value $10,000; married Miss Eliza B. Knight, of Maine, in 1854; have five chil- dren, names, Alpheus H., Katie M., Tru- man P., Myra and Justin. ROEFE J. O. Harness-maker; Le- land; born in Maine, in 1813; came to La Salle Co. in 1855; Democrat; owns house and lot, value $2,000; was Post Master two years; private in 4th I. V. C, Co. C, two and a half years ; wounded and left the service; married Mis< Mary A. Stevens, of Mass., in 1834; has one child name, Theodore F. Rolfe Theodore F. harness-maker ; Leland. Rumney R. farm ; S. 24 ; P. O. Somonauk ; 10. Rumney W. farm; S. 23; P.O. Somonauk; 8. QATLER AMQS T. watchmaker; Leland. Satler Ole E. dealer in boots and shoes ; Le- land; %. Satler Tobias, carpenter and joiner; Leland. SAWYER ERASMUS O. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 23; P. O. Leland; born in Norway, in 1824; came to La Salle Co. in 1846; Republican; Lutheran; owns 240 acres land, value $12,000; mar- ried Miss Anna Anderson, of Norway, in 1859; have seven children, names, Oteilia R., Esther E., Rascinius, Albert, Willie, Franklin and Emma B. SCHXEITER JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Somonauk; born in Switzerland, in 1843; came to LaSalle Co. in 1870; Re- publican; rents 110 acres land; was in the 8th Mo. V.I. Co. E, as private, three years; married Miss Emma Price, of New York, in 1866; she died in 1874; has one boy, name Freddie D. Schroeder Fred'k ; saloon ; Leland ; 2. Sexton Jno. watchman ; Leland ; %. Sherman David, farmer; P.O. Northville. Simonson Omund, merchant; Leland; 3. ADAMS TOWNSHIP. 439 Skinner Abram, farmer; P.O. Leland. SKIMER MRS. MATILDA D. Widow of Charles D. ; P. O Leland ; he was born in Pennsylvania, in 1827 ; came to LaSalle Co. in 1848 ; Republican ; mar- ried Miss Matilda D. Surdarn, of New Jersey, in 1850; died in 1866; the estate owns 140 acres land, value $7,000; have six children, Abraham W., Joanna M., Mary C, Sarah J., S.B. Skinner and Etta M. Smith Jas. C. retired mechanic; Leland; 10. Snelling Benj. farmer; P.O. Leland; i£. Snelling Horace, farmer; P. O. Leland; ^. Snyder John, farmer; P. O. Somonauk. Springstead D.farm ; S.26 ; P.O.Northville ; 8. Springstead R.farm ; S.27 ; P.O.Northville ; 1. St. John E. hotel keeper ; Leland ; 2. Starr Geo. G. meat market ; Leland. Starr Robt.butcher and meat market ; Leland. Steinborn W. farm; S.12; PO.Somonauk; 8. STOITENBITRG EVERT, Farm- er and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. North- ville ; born in N. Y. in 1824 ; came to La- Salle Co. in 1851 ; Republican ; owns 100 acres land, value $7,000 ; was Assessor eight years; married Miss Mary E. Uhl, of N. Y., in 1849 ; has nine children, R.D., Ellie, Maria, Ida, Charles, Frank, Mary, Herbert and Lewis, twins. Stungeland Sam'l, farmer; P. O. Leland. T ALBOTT ALFRED, farmer; P. O. Leland. Talbott Geo. school teacher; P. O. Leland. Tarketl. J. carpenter and joiner; Leland. Thomason I. furniture dealer; Leland; 5. Thompson A. farmer ; Sec.9 ; P.O. Leland ; 5. Thompson Benedick, butcher; Leland. THOMPSON HAAS, Retired Farm- er ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Leland ; born in Norway in 1811 ; came to LaSalle Co. in 1848; Re- publican; Lutheran; owns 55 acres land, value $3,000 ; was School Trustee 2 years, Town Trustee 2 years; married Miss Wil- helmine Gunooldson, of Norway, in 1847 ; have two children, Caroline C. and Juliane. Thompson Hans, clerk; P. O. Leland; %. Thompson Ole, farm ; S.18 ; P.O. Leland; 10. Thompson O. C. farm ; S.16 ; P. O. Leland ; 2. THOMPSON THOS. Grain Mer- chant ; Leland ; born in Norway, in 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; Lutheran ; owns house and lot, valued at $1,800; married Miss Caroline Satter, of Norway, in 1861 ; has five children, Lewis T., Stanley O., Cora M., Nellie I. and Gen- netta O. Thompson Thos., Jr. clerk ; Leland ; %. Thomson Jno. farmer; P. O. Leland. Thomson Richard, farmer; P. O. Leland. THORNSON THORJf, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Leland ; born in Norway, in 1817 ; came to this Co. in 1845; Republican; Lutheran; owns 160 acres land, value $10,000; married Miss Malinda Richardson, of Norway, in 1844; they have eight children, Thomas, Rich- ard, John, Isabella Anna, Anna Malinda, Mary Hannah, Ellen Sarah, and Julia. Thomson Thos. farmer ; P. O. Leland. Thorsen Sam'l, stone Mason ; Leland. Tomlin Edward, farmer ; P. O. Leland. Tomlin Geo. M. farmer; P. O. Somonauk. Tomlin Jas. farm; S. 14; P.O. Somonauk; 5. Turk Paul, farm; S. 3; P. O. Somonauk; 10. TURK ERNEST. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Leland; bom in Germany, in 1852; came to this Co. in 1866 ; Republican ; Lutheran ; wife owns 62 acres land, valued at $3,500; married Miss Mary E. Branden- burger, of LaSalle Co., 111., in 1877. ULRICK CLEMENTS, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Somonauk; 5. VANDUSEN JACOB S. carpenter; Le- land; 1. Varrel Enoch D. retired farm ; P.OLeland ; 1. w ALLIS GEO., Jr., farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Somonauk ; 4. Wallun G. G. farm; Sec. 10; P.O. Leland; 2. Wangler Peter, farmer; P. O. Leland. Wantz Joseph, farm ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Leland. WANTZ MRS. MINIMA, Farmer; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Somonauk ; born in Ger- many; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; married Alben H. Sprin°-sted, of New York, in 1847 ; he died in 1850 ; had two children living, Constantine S., and Fernando A. ; married Joseph Wantz, of Illinois, in 1851 ; has seven children liv- ing by him, Adolph, Ottilie, Helen E., Matilda A., Adeline, Emma, and Fried- ericke E. ; she does not live with Mr. Wantz ; her maiden name is Miss Minna Wimme. Warner Arthur H. tinsmith; Leland. Watson Geo. F. merchant ; Leland ; 10. Webb Frank R. physician ; Leland. Webb Jas. blacksmith ; Leland. Welsh Thos. L. farm ; S.16 ; P. O. Leland ; 6. Whitman Chas. farmer; P. O. Somonauk; 3. WHITMORE JOHN MYRON. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 26; P. O. Northville; born in La Salle Co., 111., in 1850; Rep; rents 120 acres of land of his mother, valued at $7,000; married Miss Susan M. Osgood, of Texas, in 1870; they have two children, Luana and John. Whitney A. W. farmer; P. O. Leland. Whitney Norman J. Police Mag. ; Leland. Whitney O. A. farmer; P. O. Leland. Wittmaun Chr.farm ; S.l ; P.O. Somonauk ; 5. Wittmaun J. farm ; S.ll ; P.O. Somonauk ; 3. 440 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: "Wold L. Julius, cabinet maker; Leland; 1. Woods] Geo. W. farm; S. 4; P. O. Leland; 1." Woods Mark D. laborer; Leland. YOUXG GEORGE A. Lumber Merchant ; Leland ; born in N.Y., 1830 ; came to this Co. in 1866 ; Rep ; Mr. Young is a breeder of fine horses ; is owner of the great stallion " Green's Bashaw," and the very speedy stallion " Somonauk," by " Green's Bashaw," also several promising youngsters sired by the above horses; married Miss Lydia A. Atherton, of New York, in 1852. LELAND BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Ketchum V. B. , Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Foreign and Domestic Fruit, Tobacco and Ci- gars; Ice Cream and Oysters in their season. Holfe J. 6r., Manufacturer of and Dealer in Harness, Saddles and Collars, Bridles, Whips, Halters, Combs, Brushes, &c; Repairing done neatly and cheap; All work warranted; Uncle Sam's Harness Oil always on hand. Thompson & JBuland, Dealers in Grain, Flour, Coal, &c. Young Geo. A., Lumber Dealer. NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP. ABT CONRAD, laborer; P. O. Somo- nauk. Abhalter N. cooper; P. O. Somonauk; %■ Antoine J. dry goods and groceries; P. O. Somonauk; 2. A^TOIXE MRS. CATHERINE, Sec. 5 ; P. O. Somonauk ; widow of Law- rance ; he was born in France, 1816 ; came into LaSalle Co. in 1845 ; Democrat ; Cath- olic; married Miss Catherine Martin, of France, in 1845; he died in 1870; she owns 70 acres of land, valued at $4,000 ; has two children living, Mary Louise and Joseph Napoleon. Armstrong E. physician ; Northville. Artman Chas. mason; P. O. Somonauk; %. Artman John, teamster ; P. O. Somonauk. Atherton D. F. laborer; P. O. Somonauk. Atherton R, C. painter ; P. O. Somonauk. BACON HORACE, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Somonauk; 4. Baldwin Grandville, farmer; P.O. Sandwich. Ballou H. farmer; P. O. Northville. Ballou N. farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Northville. Banzet A. farm; Sec. 6; P. O. Somonauk; 1. BAJTZET CHARL.ES, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 8; P. O. Somonauk; born in France, 1831 ; came to LaSalle Co. in 1843; Democrat; Lutheran; rents 200 acres of land of his father, valued at $10,000 ; was collector one year ; has been Assessor seven years ; married Miss Louise M. Scheidecker, of France, in 1857 ; have eight children living, Henry G., Lizzie M., Emily H., Caroline J., Emma L., Lillia and' Willie (twins), and Rosy. Banzet H. farmer; Sec.8; P.O.Somonauk;12. Banzet Louis, farmer; P. O. Somonauk. Beck Geo., Jr., farmer; P. O. Sandwich. Beck G. F. farm; Sec. 2; P.O. Sandwich; 12. Becker J. farmer; Sees. 6 and 35; P. O. Sheridan; 2. Beelman G. "W. painter; P. O. Somonauk. Beelman Samuel, painter; P. O. Somonauk. Bernard Chas. farmer; P. O. Millington. Bernard D. farm; S. 27; P.O.Millington; 12. Bernard G. farm; S.27; P.O.Millington; 12. Betz Geo. stock dealer ; P. O. Somonauk ; J£. Boech J., Sr., farm ; Sec.7 ; P.O. Somonauk ; 3. Boech J., Jr., farmer ; P. O. Somonauk. Boos T., shoemaker; J. P.; P.O. Somonauk. Brayton B. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Somonauk. Brewer A. farm; Sec. 27; P.O. Sandwich; 7. Brewer IT. W. farm ; S.22 ; P.O.Sandwich ; 15. Brignon J. P. miller; P. O. Northville ; 5. Brodie W. tenant farm ; P. O. Millington ; %. Bushel John, laborer; P. O. Northville. NORTHYILLE TOWNSHIP. 441 CALLAHAN JOSEPH, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Millington ; 3. CALLAHAN MRS. ELIZA, Sec. 24; widow of Joseph M. ; he was Farmer and Blacksmith; P. O. Millington; born in Penu., 1818; came to LaSalle Co. in 1846; Republican; Methodist; owned 120 acres of laud, valued at $6,000 ; married Miss Eliza Jones, of Wales, in 1843; he died in 1850; have two children living, Margaret S. and Joseph C. Canham T. farm ; S. 23 ; P. O. Millington ; 8. Carr B. S. farm ; Sec. 20; P. O. Somonauk ; 1. Clark W. retired farmer ; P. O. Somonauk. Clark Win. farm ; Sec. 19 ; P.O. Somonauk ; 3. Close Samuel, minister; P. O. Sandwich. Cole Geo. retired ; P. O. Sandwich. Cooley James, farmer; P. O. Northville. Cooley Jonathan, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Northville; 3. Covill C. farmer; P. O. Sandwich. Covill S. L. rents farm ; P. O. Sandwich. Cullen A. laborer ; P. O. Somonauk. Culver F. farmer ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Sandwich ; 10. Culmer J. dry goods and grocery merchant ; Northville; 1. Culver L. T. farmer; P. O. Sandwich; 1. Curtis Chauncy, carpenter; Northville. Curtis W. laborer; Northville. DANNEWITZ CHRIS, farmer;" Sec. 7; P. O. Somonauk; 1. Dannewitz Chas. laborer; P. O. Somonauk. DAVIS DAVID E. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 25; P. O. Millington; born in Wales, in 1820; came to LaSalle Co. in 1844 ; Republican ; owns 150 acres land, valued at $6,000; went into the war voluntarily ; was in the 105th I. V. I., Co. H., as Private, three years' service ; mar- ried Mrs. Ellen E. Osborn, in 1866 ; she had two daughters by first husband, Ella M. Osborn and Esther B. Osborn. Dean Chas. farmer; P. O. Sandwich. Dean N. farm; Sec. 14; P. O. Sandwich; 12. DELAMARTER CYRUS, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 31; P.O. North- ville; born in Canada, 1820; came to LaSalle Co. in 1848 ; Pvepublican ; Meth- odist; owns 220 acres land, valued at $11,000; married Miss Mary A. Rowe, of Indiana, in 1851; she died in 1863; has four children living, Robert M., Enos S., Sabina M., and Cornelia J. ; married Mrs. Rachael Barnes, of Illinois, in 1864 ; sec- ond wife has two children living, Mary Ann and Cyrus; two dead, Ira and Hannah M. Delamater Robt. farmer; P. O. Sheridan. Dickson Delia, laborer; P. O. Sandwich. Dickson George, farmer; P. O. Sandwich. Dickson J. A. farm ; Sec.12 ; P.O.Sandwich ; 8. DICKSON SAMUEL P. Well Driller; P. O. Northville; born in Chester Co., Pa., April 23, 1850 ; came to Kendall Co., Illinois, 1853, to LaSalle Co., 1872; "Cooper;" Universalist; since 1871 has been engaged in boring Artesian wells, carrying on an extensive business through- out the Co., boring wells and erecting the "Fountain Wind Mill ;" refers to Messrs. John Parret, Wm. Pitzer, A. Howe, and J. B. Barnes, of Rutland, Robt. Coventry, of Miller,. John Hoxey, Edward Retz, J. Marshall, John Markoe and others, of Serena. Dietz Chris, laborer; P. O. Somonauk. Dolder F. works in brewery ; P.O. Somonauk. Dolder Leonard, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Sheridan; 2. Dolder Louis, farmer; P. O. Sheridan; %. DOLDER VALENTINE, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 33; P. O. North- ville; born in France, in 1819; came to LaSalle Co., 1834; Republican; owns 350 acres land, valued at $21,000; married Miss Arnstina March ; has five children, Lewis, Louisa, Caroline, Adaline, and Daniel. EDDY J. W. R. R. contractor in build- ing Railroads; P. O. Millington; 1. Eastman W. rents farm ; P. O. Sandwich ; %. Elercting D miller ; P. O. Sheridan ; 3. Elerding F. miller ; P. O. Sheridan ; 3. Elerding F. C. works in grist mill; P. O. Sheridan. EL WOOD RENJAMIN N. Farmer; rents 160 acres of the Potter estate ; Sec. 4; P. O. Sandwich; born in N. Y., 1827; came to LaSalle Co. in 1855; Republican; was Collector one year, Constable, four years ; married Miss Olive Covel, of New York, in 1846 ; has seven children, Marcus P., Cornelia M., Maretta, Mary, Celia, Hattie B. and Frank B. Elwood N. farm (invalid) ; P. O. Somonauk. FARRANCE ANTHONY, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Northville; 4. Feazle Joseph, rents farm ; P. O. Millington. Ferris W. Filkins John. Freeman S. M. laborer ; P. O. Sandwich. Fox Lewis, farmer ; P. O. Sandwich. FOX JOHN MILTON, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 11; P. O. Sandwich; born in Penn., 1826 ; came to LaSalle Co. in 1846 ; Republican ; Methodist Episcopal ; owns 135 acres land, valued at $12,000; was Collector one year ; elected Supervisor for 1877; married Miss Jane Jones, of Wales, in 1850; have four children living, Mary E., Louis W., Cynthia A. and Bulina A. 442 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: GEORGE PETER, farmer; P. O. Som- onauk. George W. farm ; Sec. 19 ; P.O. Somonauk ; 2. GiroldJ. farm; Sec. 33 ; P. O. Sheridan ; 10. Graf Eli, farmer; P. O. Somonauk; %. Graf John, farmer; P. O. Somonauk; %. Graf Kossuth, farmer ; P. O. Somonauk ; %. GRAF MRS. UOUISANA, Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Somonauk; widow of Sam- uel ; he was born in Switzerland, 1801 ; came to LaSalle Co. in 1834; Democrat; owned 216 acres land, valued at $11,000; married Miss Louisana Parker, of Penn., in 1841; died in 1876; has ten children living, Anna B., Samuel, Martha, Mar- garet, David, Mary Ann, Kossuth, Franklin, Elias, and John E. ; Samuel was in the 58th I. V. 1., Co. E., as Private, three years' service; wounded; draws pension. Gransden A. farmer; P. O. Northville. Gransden T., Jr., farmer; P. O. Northville. Gransden T., Sr., farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Northville; 5. Greenfield Jas. laborer; P. O. Somonauk. Grier J. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Sheridan; 2. HAAS HENRY, dealer in calves and poultry; P. O. Soruonauk. Haas J. T. stock dealer; P. O. Somonauk. Hall Chester, carpenter ; P. O. Somonauk. Hall M. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Sandwich ; 2%. Hanson Jno. cigar maker; P. O. Somonauk. Hanson Thos. brewer; P. O. Somonauk; %. Hargett John, laborer; P. O. Sandwich. Haskins G. W. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Mill- ington; 10. Hazeman J. retired farmer ; P. O. Sandwich. Hess Levi, stock dealer; P.O. Somonauk; %. Hickey Pat, laborer ; P. O. Sandwich. Hister Chas. laborer; P. O. Somonauk. HUCKART JOHN, Farmer and "Wagon Maker; Sec. 18; P. O. Somonauk; born in France, 1819 ; came to La Salle Co. in 1844; married Miss Christiana Wimmer, of Germany, in 1850; has one boy living, Emel L. ; Mrs. Hukart owns 67 acres land, valued at $3,000. Hudgens A. farm; S. 12; P.O. Sandwich; 12. HUNT DAVID J. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 20; P. O. Somonauk; born in Penn., 1823 ; came to La Salle Co. in 1844; Republican; Methodist Episcopal; owns 154 acres land, valued at $7,500; was School Director three years, Collector, one year ; went into the 8th I. Cavalry, Co. K, as Private ; promoted to Sergeant ; honora- bly discharged; married Miss Melissa Smith, of New York, in 1850; she died in 1851 ; married Miss Ann M. Hunt, of Penn., in 1852 ; second wife has four chil- dren living, Tracy J., Charles S., Anna R., and David Jesse. Hunt Thos. tenant farmer ; P. O. Sandwich. Hupp Geo. farm; Sec.30; P.O.Northville;10. JACKSON J. J. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Somonauk ; 5. Jackson H. Jaycox E. P. farm ; S.15 ; P.O. Sandwich ; 20. Jenne Benj. peddler; P. O. Sheridan. Jones A. W. farmer; P. O. Sandwich. Jones Benton, farmer ; P. O. Sandwich ; 1. Jones Chas. farmer; P. O. Sandwich. Jones Jno.farm; Sec. 24; P.O.Millington ; 12. Jones Lewis, farm ; S.24; P.O.Millington; 12. Jones Martin, farm ; S.2 ; P.O. Sandwich ; 10. Jones W. L.F.farm ; S.13 ; P.O.Sandwich; 12. KELLEY DANIEL, farmer; P. O. Sand- wich. Kelley Jerry, farmer ; P. O. Sandwich. KelleygMatthew, renter; P. O. Sandwich. KEMAUT JOHN R. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 32 ; P. O. Northville ; came to this Co. in 1842 ; Rep ; Cath ; owns 348% acres of land, valued at $17,400; married Miss Martha Ann Seaman, of La Salle Co., 111., in 1860; they have seven children living, Mary E., Hulda, Adalaide, Francis, James, Jane, and John. Kidney Geo. farmer; P. O. Somonauk. Kidney Jno. farmer; P. O. Somonauk. Kidney Jno. B. tenant farm ; P.O. Somonauk. Klaas Alfred, farm; S.18; P.O. Somonauk ; 8. Knight M.D. farm ; S.13 ; P.O. Sandwich ; 10. Knights Sam. farm ; S.13 ; P.O. Sandwich ; 10. LANGE AUGUST, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Sandwich; 11. Leavitt Ed. laborer ; P. O. Sandwich. Leavitt Levi, laborer; P.O. Sandwich. Lemmer Jno. laborer; P. O. Somonauk. LEMERE MRS. MARY, Widow of Thomas; Sec. 27; P. O. Sandwich; he was born in Canada, in 1807; came to this Co. in 1837 ; Republican ; Metho- dist; he owned 335 acres of land, val- ued at $16,000; married Miss Mary Hawes, of Vermont, in 1843 ; died in 1860 ; three children living, Otis K., Helen A., and Luther J. Lemere O. K. farm; S.26; P.O.Millington ;1. LETT RORT. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Sandwich ; born in Ireland, in 1803 ; came to this Co. in 1840 ; Rep ; owns 220 acres of land, valued at $11,000; married Miss Margaret White, of New York, in 1845 ; she died in 1861 ; had three children living, Zina W., Ann, and Emma ; married Mrs.Mary E.Thomp- son, of Illinois, in 1866, second wife. Lett Thos. farm; Sec. 22; P.O.Sandwich; 15. 52#Tv NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP. 445 Lett Zina, farmer; P. O. Sandwich; 1. Lewis Evan, farm ; Sec.l ; P.O. Sandwich ;13. MASON GEO. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Somonauk. Matson Norman, mason; P. O. Northville. Medenbach H. farmer; P. O. Millington. Medenbach L. farm ; S.27 ; P.O.Millington ;5. Meilender Chas. farmer; P. O. Somonauk. Meilender C. farm; S.6; P.O. Somonauk; 10. Meilender H. farmer; P. O. Somonauk. Miller C. H. farmer; P. O. Millington ; 2. Miller Geo. farm; Sec.5; P.O.Somonauk; 12. Miller Jno. gardener; P. O. Sheridan. Miller Win, mason ; P. O. Somonauk ; 1. Minard David, laborer; P. O. Somonauk. Mitchell Abram, laborer; P. O. Sandwich. Molten Harry, laborer ; P. O. Sandwicb. Moore Abram, farm ; Sec.18 ; P.O.Somonauk. Moore Henry, tenant farm ; P. O. Somonauk. Moore Jno. farm; Sec.18; P.O.Somonauk; 1. MOORE JOHN W. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 19; P. O. Somonauk; born in Oswego Co., N. Y., in 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Republican ; owns 180 acres of land, valued at $10,000 ; married Miss Ammeret J. Hupp, of Ohio, in 1856 ; they have three children, Joseph P., Mary J., and Nettie G. MOORE SAMUEU, Retired Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Somonauk; born in New York, in 1794 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Republican ; owns 103 acres of land, val- ued at $5,000; was in the war of 1812; married Miss Mary Pinckney, of Spring- field,N.Y.,in 1832 ; they have four children living, John W., Maria, Maranda, and Henry H. Morch Jacob; farm; S. 35; P.O.Sheridan; 2. Morch S. farmer; P. O. Sheridan. Murphy J. J. laborer ; P. O. Somonauk. Murry L. J. horse groom ; P. O. Somonauk. NEWTON SILAS, farmer; P. O. Som- onauk. NEWTON NEUERSON, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 4; P.O.Somonauk; born in Broom Co., N. Y., in 1819; came to this Co. in 1836 ; Republican ; Metho- dist; owns 70 acres of land, valued at $5,250; married Miss Emily Townsend, of Mass., in 1841 ; they have three chil- dren, Edmond B., George W., and Silas D. OTTO AUG. tenant farmer; P. O. Sand- wich; %. Overright J. farm ; S. 30 ; P. O. Northville ; 2 PALMER T. G. peddler; P. O. Somo- nauk ; 2. PEASE AUGUSTUS, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Sandwich ; 26 born in New York, 1819 ; came to LaSalle Co., 1837; Republican; owns 316 acres land, value $20,000 ; married Miss Julia Haskins, of New York, in 1841 ; have one boy living, William A. Pease G. W. farm ; S. 10 ; P. O. Sandwich ; 2. PEASE SAX. V ANUS, Retired Farm- er; Sec. 22; P. O. Sandwich ; born in New York, 1789 ; came to LaSalle Co. 1837 ; Re- publican; Latter Day Saints; owns 88 acres land, value $4,400 ; was in the war of 1812 ; was private in Capt. John Ellis' company; served under Gen. McClure; has drawn pension since 1871; married Miss Lottie Taylor, of New York; she died in 1868; have six children living, Augustus, Luanna, Merilla, Charlotte, Adelia and George ; married Mrs. Margaret Haskin, of Duchess Co., N. Y., in 1871 ; second wife. Pellen Wm. laborer; P. O. Northville. Pitcher Adam, farm ; S. 6 ; P. O. Sheriden ; 6. Pitcher J. farm ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Northville ; 2. Pitcher Jno. farm ; S. 20 ; P. O. Somonauk ; 5. POTTER CHARLES H. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Sandwich ; born in New York, 1825 ; came to LaSalle Co. 1849; Republican; owns 283 acres land, value $16,000; married Miss Sarah E. Montanye, of Penn., in 1851 ; .she died in 1867; have three children living, An- toinette, Jesse and Charles Clayton ; mar- ried Mrs. Victory Walker, of Dutchess Co., N. Y., in 1869, second wife ; she died the same year. Potter D. B. laborer; P. O. Millington. POTTER SEYMOUR, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 26; P. O. Millington; born in New York, 1834; came to LaSalle Co. in 1841 ; Republican ; owns 452 acres land, value $23,000; married Miss Mary E. Pearson, of Louisiana, in 1866; have three children living, Mary T., Sarah A. and Seymour Arthur. Powell Marshall, farmer; P. O. Northville. POWEUX WIUXIAM H. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 19 ; P. 0. North- ville ; born in Wales, 1818 ; he came to this Co. in 1837; Republican; owns 115 acres land, value $7,000; was Justice of the Peace 13 years, Notary Public 12 years ; Assessor 2 years, Collector 2 years ; had a son in the 146th I. V. I. ; married Miss Elizabeth Warner, of Massachusetts, in 1844; she died in 1865; have four chil- dren, James A., Marshall F., Mary E. and William H. ; married Miss Saphronia L. McNett, of New York, in 1867, second wife; have two children, Frank B. and Cora M. REHMEIER FRED, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Northville; 2. Rogers A. farm ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Sonionauk ; 6. Rogers F. H. wagon-maker ; Northville ; %. U6 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Rogers Jay, farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Somonauk. BOHBER CELESTE*, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 17; P. O. Somonauk; born in France, 1839 ; came to LaSalle Co. 1845; Democrat; owns 310 acres land, value $16,000; married Miss Sophia A. Kastler, of France, in 1860; have nine ehildren living, Arthur, Emma and Anna (twins), Rosalie, Adaline, Edward, Charles, Amelia and Henry. KOHRER EOITIS, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 9; P. O. Somonauk; born in France, 1837 ; came to LaSalle Co. 1845 ; Democrat ; Catholic ; owns 405 acres land, value $20 000 ; married Miss Mary D. E. Smith, of LaSalle Co., 111., in 1857 ; have six children living, Annie Mary, Charles Edward, William Joseph, Clara Amelia, Elizabeth and Frederick. Rumph A. laborer ; P. O. Somonauk. SALISBURY GEO. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Sandwich; 12. S€HEIDE€KER HEJfHY, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Northville ; born in France ; came to La- Salle Co. 1844 ; Democrat ; owns an inter- est in the estate ; married Miss Julia Stock- holm, of N. Y., in 1870 ; have two children living, Frank and Charles. Scheidecker L. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Somo- nauk; 15. SCHEIDECKER MRS. ROSA- EIE, Widow of George ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Northville; he was born in France, in 1803 ; came to LaSalle Co. 1844 ; Lutheran ; owns 656 acres land, value $32,800 ; mar- ried Miss Rosalie Claud, of France, in 1823 ; he died in 1846 ; have eight children living, Catharine, George, Caroline, Louis, Louisa, Harriet, Henry" and Martha; two children dead, Elizabeth and David. Schofield E. farmer; P. O. Sandwich. Schreiner G. farm ; S. 31 ; P. O. Northville ; 2. Schriner Fred, laborer ; P. O. Northville. Schults Aug. carpenter ; P. O. Somonauk. Schumaker Jos. farmer ; P. O. Somonauk. Schumaker O. farm ; S. 7 ; P.O. Somonauk ; 6. SCOGGIN ISAAC T. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 26; P. O. Millington; born in Ohio, 1861 ; came to LaSalle Co. in 1850; Republican; owns 150 acres land, value $8,000 ; went into the 105th I. V. I., Co. H, as private ; promoted to Ser- geant; was Collector one year; elected Justice of the Peace for 1877; married Miss Mary J. Serrine, of 111., in 1869 ; have one girl, Ella. Scoggins J. W. farm ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Milling- ton; 10. Seaman C. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Northville. SEAMAN EDGAR H. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 29; P. O. Northville; born in LaSalle Co., 111., in 1846 ; Repub- lican ; Presbyterian ; owns 178 acres land, value $10,000; married Miss Martha T. Bennett, of 111., in 1870 ; have three chil- dren living, Nellie Maria, Frank Edgar and Earl. Seaman W. farm ; S. 29 ; P. O. Northville ; 10. Shafer Aug. renter; P. O. Sheridan; 1. Sherman Daniel, laborer; P. O. Somonauk. Sherman Geo. farmer; P. O. Sandwich. Sherman J. farm; S. 10; P. O. Sandwich; 5. SHERMAN JOSEPH, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 1; P. O. Somcnauk; born in LaSalle Co., 111., 1846; Democrat; Catholic ; owns 102 acres land,value $5,000 ; married Miss Louisa M. Antoine, of La- Salle Co., 111., in 1873 ; have two children, Lawrence Steven and Clara Elizabeth. Shipman G. P. renter; P.O. Northville. SHIJM AKER OBEDIAH, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 7 ; P.O. Somonauk ; born in Penn. in 1819; came to this Co. in 1841; Democrat; Baptist; owns 138 acres land, value $7,000 ; married Miss Martha E. Voelker, of Germany, in 1840; nine children living, Eliza A., Khoda D., Hetty B., Margaret Lucinda, Mary A., J. Joseph, Ellen L., Anna C. and Clary H. Skinner J. tenant farmer; P. O. Sandwich. Skinner M. J. rents farm; P.O. Sandwich; 1. Skinner Thos. farmer; P.O. Sandwich. SKIXXER ELDRIDGE, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 11; P.O. Sand- wich; born in Penn. in 1839; came to this Co. in 1844; Republican; Methodist; went into the 105th I.V.I., Co. H., three years, as Private; was wounded at the battle of Resaca, Ga., in left shoulder, which is quite troublesome of late ; mar- ried Miss Mary A. Hudgens, of this Co., in 1873 ; one girl, Annis M. SKXXXER GEORGE A. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Sandwich ; born in Penn. in 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1844; Republican; Methodist; owns 140 acres land, value $12,000; married Miss Sarah Potter, of Torupkins Co., N.Y., in 1867 ; three children, Laura, George H. and Charles W. SKEVXER ISRAEL H. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Sandwich ; born in N.J. in 1809 ; came to this Co. in 1844; Republican; Methodist; owns 84 acres land, value $7,500; married Pollie A. Dickson, of Penn., in 1832; six chil- dren living, George Anson, Thomas Jeffer- son, Eldridge, James Milton, Mary Ann and Joseph ; had three sons in the army ; Robert went into the 13th I.V.I., Co. E, as Private, was wounded at the battle of Ringgold Gap, Ga., and died. Sloan Cornelius, teamster; P. O. Millington. Sloan Frank, farmer; P.O. Millington. SEY MRS. BEULAH AJTHT, widow of William H. ; P. O. Sandwich ; NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP. 447 he was born in Ireland in 1802; came to this Co. in 1834; Democrat; Methodist; owned 162 acres land in Sec. 28, value $8,000; was Justice of Peace twenty-five years, Postmaster fourteen years, Super- visor one year, Town Clerk three years ; married Miss Beidah Ann Guthrie, of New York, in 1827, and died in 1876; ten chil- dren living, Ann M., Eliza, Joanna, Joseph, George, Frederick W., Alice, David, Jane A. and John ; had two sons in the army ; Frederick W. went into the 36th I.V.I., Co. F, as Private, and served two years; William H. went into the 4th Iowa V. I., Co. K, as Private, served through the war, and died in 1873. Sly Geo. farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Northville. Sly John, farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Northville. Smith Abram, farmer ; P.O. Somonauk. SMIDTH CONRAD, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Somonauk ; born Germany in 1813; came to this Co. in 1835; Democrat; owns 213 acres of land, value $11,000; married Miss Betsey E. Foster, of Penn., in 1839; five children living, Henry J., James C, John, Amelia E. and Mary J. SMIDTH FREDERICK, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Somonauk ; born in Germany in 1810 ; came to this Co. in 1834; Democrat; Presbyterian; owns 217 acres land, value $11,000; married Miss Amelia Foster, of Penn., in 1837; four children living, Mary Elizabeth, Clary, Loren W. and Abraham F. SMITH EEIAS, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 14 ; P.O. Sandwich ; born 111. in 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1847 ; Repub- lican; owns 160 acres land, value $9,000; married Miss Ellen Close, of Penn., in 1871 ; two children living, Frank R. and Cora. Smith Fred, Sec. 5 ; P.O. Somonauk ; 10. Smith John, renter; P.O. Millington; %. Smith John, farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Somonauk. Smith L. farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Somonauk. Spangler John, laborer; P.O. Sandwich. Stephens Fred. Suppers C. farm; Sec. 8; P.O. Somonauk; 1. Suppers H. farm; Sec. 8; P.O. Somonauk; 1. SUPPES MRS. CATHERINE P. Sec. 8; P.O. Somonauk; widow of Louis; he was born in Germany in 1817 ; came to this Co. in 1835 ; Democrat ; he owned 610 acres land, value $30,000; married Miss Catharine C. Scheidecker, of France, in 1849 ; he died in 1871 ; nine children liv- ing, Henry, Christian, Caroline, Ernest, Lizzie, Louise, Amelia, Louis and Rosa. Sweetland C. tenant farmer; P.O. Millington. Sweetland Henry, farmer; P.O. Millington. Sweetland Horatio, farmer ; P.O. Millington. Sweetland H. W. farm ; Sec. 27 ; P.O. Milling- ton; 6. THREICHMEIR DAVID, farmer; P. O. Sandwich. Threichmeir D. farm ; Sec. 3 ; P.O. Sandwich. Trim Harry, laborer; P.O. Sandwich. Tory George. Tyrrell Jno. S. blacksmith ; P.O. Northville. ULRICH JOHN B. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Somonauk ; 5. Ulrich L. retired farmer ; P.O. Somonauk. Underwood H. carpenter and mason ; P. O. Somonauk. VANDERHYDEN JOHN, laborer; P.O. Sandwich. Van Olinda OH. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Sand- wich; 10. Van Olinda F. W. farmer; P. O. Sandwich. Van Order J. farm; S.12; P.O. Sandwich; 2. WALLACE GEORGE, retired farmer; P.O. Somonauk ; %. "Walsmith H. farm ; S. 29 ; P.O. Northville ; 6. Watson A. farm; Sec. 10; P.O. Sandwich; 3. WHEELER DAVID, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 11; P.O. Sandwich; born in Mass. in 1812 ; came to this Co. in 1866; Republican; owns 87 acres land, value $8,000 ; married Miss Rozilla Damon, of N. H., in 1836 ; she died in 1853 ; two children living, William H. and George E. ; married Miss Mary E. Vanorder, of N. Y., in 1862, for second wife ; have four children, Nellie D., Cora N, Clara L. and Bertha L. Wheeler George, farmer ; P.O. Sandwich. Whitmore A. J. farmer ; P. O. Northville. Whitmore B. retired farmer ; P.O. Somonauk. Whitmore Chas. farmer; P. O. Sandwich. Whitmore D. ret. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Sand- wich. Whitmore John, law student and teaches school ; P. O. Northville. Whitmore W.C. farm ; S.2 ; P.O. Sandwich ; 12. Williams H. farm ; S.20 ; P.O. Somonauk ; 13. Williams H.D.farm ; S.19 ; P.O.Somonauk ; 5 NORTHVILLE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Dickson Sani'l jP. Artesian aud Tubular Well Driller; satisfaction war- ranted. 448 LA SALLE COUOTY DIRECTORY: WALTHAM TOWNSHIP. AMES A. F. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Utica ; 3. AEMY REXJAMIX, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Utica; born in Newport, R. L, Nov. 27, 1814; came to this Co. in 1864; Republican; Baptist; owns 40 acres land, valued at $2,600 ; name of wife was Sarah A. Sisson, born in Portsmouth, R. I., Oct. 17, 1828; married May 12, 1844; they have nine children : Emiline W, born June 24, 1845 ; Abby A., June 18, 1848 ; William J., July 22, 1850 ; Andrew M., July 19, 1852 ; Elizabeth P., Dec. 3, 1854; Joseph B., Feb. 20, 1857 ; Sarah A, April 17, 1861 ; MaryS., June 14, 1864; Sarah C, Sept. 16, 1869. AtfDERSOltf. DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Utica; born in Scotland, May 9, 1839 ; came to this Co. in 1861 ; Republi- can ; Presbyterian ; owns 340 acres land, valued at $20,400; Mr. Anderson lived in Canada five years before coming to this Co. ; holds the office of Collector, and was Road Commissioner for two years ; name of wife was Emma Wood, born in Rutland Co., Vt., Sept. 1, 1845 ; married Feb. 26, 1866 ; have tour children : Martha, born Jan. 24, 1868; David, July 24, 1869; Caro- line, Dec. 2, 1871 ; Alice, May 24, 1874. Aubry Dennis, farmer; P. O. Ottawa. Aubury Jno. farm; Sec.23; P.O.Ottawa; 8%- AUBRY JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Ottawa; born in France, Aug. 25, 1824; came to this Co. in 1848; Independ- ent; Catholic; owns 240 acres land, val- ued at $15,000 ; Mr. Aubry had the first soda pop factory in Ottawa ; worked at the business seven years; maiden name of wife was Marie Agatha Pierguer, born in France, on the 27th of January, 1822 ; they have four children : John, born April 4, 1850; May Isabel, May 27, 1852; Dennis, April 7, 1854; Emil, March 7, 1856. BAKER ANDREW, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Utica; 5^. Barber David,gSec. 17 ; P. O. Utica. Barr Christian, farmer; P. O. Utica. BARR JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. 0. Utica ; born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 8, 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; Demo- crat; Liberal; owns 160 acres land, valued at $10,000 ; has held the offices of Justice of the Peace (4 years) and Road Commis- sioner^ years) ; married Miss Fanny Bru- baker,born in Ohio, Jan. 20, 1832; married March 16, 1854 ; they have nine children : Christian, born Jan. 23, 1855 ; Amanda,Oct. 26,1856 ; Aledia,Nov. 1, 1858 ; Mary,Dec.ll. 1860; Eliza, April 24, 1863; Henry, May 8, 1865; John, Aug. 27, 1867; Jacob, Jan. 1, 1870; Benjamin, March 27, 1872. RARTEETT FRAXK P. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Utica; born in Arlington, Mass., on the 28th of August, 1843 ; came to this Co. in 1869; Republican; Presby- terian ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $5,000 ; maiden name of wife was Maria Wood, born in Rutland Co., Vt., March 4, 1849; married on the 17th of March, 1870; they have had three children ; one living, Charlotte E., born Nov. 23, 1876. Belknap A.farm ; S.2 ;P.O.Prairie Centre ;4%. BELKNAP JUSTUS, Farmer; Sec. 2"; P. O. Prairie Centre ; born in Orange Co., N. Y., on the 16th of January, 1837; came to this Co. in 1856; Republican; Liberal ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $7,000 ; maiden name of wife was Sarah Smith, born in Maine, Sept. 3, 1836; mar- ried on the 27th of January, 1863 ; they have three children : Frank, born Feb. 27, 1865; Oliver, July 14, 1867; Delia, June 24, 1870. BE&GS ADAM J. Renter; P. O. Utica ; born in Canada West, Mar. 9, 1838 ; came to this Co. in 1859; Republican; Baptist; value of property, $1,000; name of wife was Laura E. Eberhart, born in Penn., on the 6th of February, 1845 ; mar- ried on the 3d day of November, 1869 ; they have five children: John H., born Aug. 29, 1870; Lessie H., Sept. 28, 1872; Stella, March 5, 1873; Walter B., April 14, 1874; Margaret E., Sept. 27, 1875. Billman Geo. farm; Sec. 27; P. O. Utica; 6. Billman Jacob, farm; S.14; P.O.Ottawa; 1%. Benioit Chas. renter ; P. O. Utica ; %. Brobst S. rents of E. Hagenbuch; P.O.Utica. IE I IS K THOS. Farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Utica ; born in Ireland, in 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1850; Democrat; Catholic; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $10,000; maiden name of wife was Bridget Mc- Grath, born in Ireland, in 1831 ; they have had nine children; seven living: Mary, born Sept. 12, 1857; Thomas, Sept. 12, 1857 ; Thomas, Aug. 8, 1861 ; John, Feb. 19, 1866 ; William, Sept. 31, 1868 ; David , Feb. 18, 1871 ; Frances, April 25, 1873 ; James, Oct. 9, 1875. CAIN MICHAEL, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Utica; 3. Cairns Robt. farm ; S.7 ; P.O.Troy Grove -,4^. Calderwood G.farm ;S.5 ;P.O.Troy Grove $%. CAREY JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Ottawa ; born in Ireland, January, 1834; came to this Co. in 1849; Democrat; Catholic ; owns 160 acres land, valued at $9,000 ; has held the office of School Di- rector ; was a soldier in the Indian War in Southern California, in 1861 ; name of WALTHAM TOWNSHIP. 449 wife was Margaret Giligan, born in Mary- land; married in February, 1864; bave two children, Katie and Edward. Carlin Bernard.'farm ; S.27 ; P.O. Utica ; 5^. Carlin Jno. school teacher; P. O. Utica. Cbabill Dennis, renter; S.27; P. O. Utica. Cbapin A. W. renter ; P. O. Utica ; %. Cbapin Alvin, farm; Sec. 9; P. O. Utica; 2. Chapin Oscar, farm; Sec. 4; P. O. Utica; 5. Chase Nathan, farm ; S. 3 ; P.O. Troy Grove. Clark C. D. lives with father. Clark D. L. farm; Sec. 34; P. O. Utica; 3. Collins C. A. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Utica ; 4^. COLLINS DAtf. O. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Utica; born in Vermont, Feb. 28, 1835; came to this Co. in 1857; Republi- can ; Liberal ; owns 160 acres land, value $10,000 ; has held the office of Road Com- missioner ; enlisted Sept. 25, 1861, in Co. F, 64th Regt. 111. Vol. ; mustered out at Louisville, July 11, 1865; maiden name of wife was Betsy Denio, born in Jefferson Co., N. Y . ; married March 14, 1867 ; have three children, Willie H., born Dec. 13, 1867 ; Grace M., Dec. 26, 1870 ; Fannie A., May 19, 1873. Connaty Thos. rents farm ; P. O. Utica. Conrad L. farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 4J^. CosgrovePat, farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Utica; 5. Cruikshank Robt. Sec. 6 ; P. O. Troy Grove. Curni Alex, farmer ; Sec. 9; P.O. Utica; 1. CUTHBERTSON JOHN, Rents Farm; Sec. 30; P. O. LaSalle; born in Albany, N. Y., July 19, 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1849 ; Republican ; value of prop- erty $1,000; has held the offices of Road Master and School Director. DANA WILLIAM, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Utica; 8. Dana Samuel, rents farm ; P. O. Utica. Daughtry Jas. E. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P.O. Utica. Daughtry John, laborer ; P. O. Utica. Dibble David, rents farm ; P. O. Utica. DINGM4X CHARL.ES, Rents Farm ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Utica ; born in Can- ada, July 20, 1852; came to this Co. in 1870; Republican; Baptist; value of prop- erty $1,500. DISIER CLAUDE F. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Ottawa; born in France, Nov. 27, 1827; came to this Co. in 1854; Inde- pendent ; Liberal ; owns 160 acres of land, value $12,000 ; maiden name of wife was Sophia Hess, born in France, Feb. 23, 1827 ; have one child, Edward, born March 6, 1867; Mrs. Disier, by former marriage, had three children, Fannie Suleberger, born Jan. 20, 1852; Emma Suleberger, April 18, 1854 ; Sophia Suleberger, April 26, 1856. Doan J. B. farmer; Sec. 12; P.O.Prairie Centre; 3. Donahue P. farm ; S. 2 ; P.O.Prairie Centre ; 3. Dunlap Chas. Sec. 9; P. O. Troy Grove. Dunlop J. farm; S. 6; P. O. Troy Grove; 10. Duvia H. farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Ottawa; \%. Duvia J. H. farm ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Ottawa ; V/^ EDGCOMB WM. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Utica; 8. Edmonds Win. farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Utica. EJIRICH J. Rents Farm; Sec. 36; P. O. Ottawa; born in Ohio, April 11, 1845; came to this Co. in 1857; Republican; Liberal ; value of property $2,000 ; was in the army, Co. A, 64th Reg. 111. Vol. ; name of wife was Matilda Goutz, born in Ger- many in 1855 ; married March 29, 1870 ; have four children, Charles, Beatta, Lizzie and Edward. Erb Elias, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Utica; 3. Evart R. rents farm ; S. 5 ; P. O. Troy Grove. F ALVEY MORRIS, rents farm; Sec. 14; P. O. Utica. Fanner Henry, farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Utica. FARMER HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Utica ; born in Ireland, July 12, 1812; came to this Co. in 1842; owns 520 acres land, value $16,000; maiden name of wife was Jane Gannan, born in Ireland, 1824; married Sept., 1838; have had twelve children, eight living, Patrick, John, Henry, Tom, Charley, William, Frances, Mary. FARMER THOMAS, Rents Farm; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Utica ; born in Wisconsin, Feb. 12, 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1847 ; Democrat; Catholic; value of property, $800 ; has held the office of School Direc- tor ; maiden name ol wife was Margaret Giblin, born in this Co. June 28, 1856 ; married Dec. 7, 1874. Farmer Wm., lives with father ; P. O. Utica. Finley J. farmer ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Utica : 5. Fitzgerald Maurice, Jr., S. 17; P.O. Utica; 1. ' Fitzgerald Mich, farm ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Utica. Fitzgerald Morris, farm ; S. 34 ; P.O. Utica; 2. Ford E. L. farmer; Sec. 12.; 5. FORD GEO. W. Rents Farm; gec.l; P. O. Prairie Center; born in Maine, June 27, 1848 ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Repub- lican; Universalist ; value of property, $2,000 ; name of wife was Sophia Butler, born in Maine, May 25, 1851 ; married Dec. 25, 1872 ; have had two children, one living, Cordon C, born Sept. 25, 1874. Fotheringham D. farm ; S. 18 ; P.O.LaSalle ; 8. French B. B., Jr., farm; Sec. 21; P. O. Utica. French B. B., Sr., farm ; S. 21 ; P. O. Utica ; 8. G ALVIN JNO. rents farm ; Sec. 34 ; P. O. Utica; %. GALLUP ORRIN, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Utica. 450 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Geminill D. farm ; S.7 ; P.O. Troy Grove ; 9^. Gemmell W. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Utica; 2. Gilligan E. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. LaSalle; 4. Gilligan J.farm ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. La Salle ; 5%. Gilligan P. lives with father; La Salle. Glenn G. T. farm ; S.7 ; P.O. Troy Grove ; 1%. Glenn Jas. farmer ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Troy Grove. Grace Jas. rents farm ; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Utica. Graham J. M. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Utica ; 3. GRAY SAffl'L D. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Utica; born tn Armstrong Co., Pa., June 28, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Democrat; Liberal; property valued at $10,000; has held the office of Master of Waltham Lodge No. 384, A. F. & A. M., and one of the charter members of this Lodge ; maiden name of wife was Mary C. Sanborn ; died Feb., 1869 ; has one child, Harry S. ; second wife was Ann Wood, born in Vermont, April 6, 1855 ; married Feb. 18, 1872 ; have three children, Carrie, born Dec. 18, 1873; Levi, March 18, 1874; Nellie, Jan. 10, 1877. HAGENBUCK CHAS. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Ottawa; Q%. Hagenbuck J. W. Jr., farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Utica. HAGENBUCK ENOCH, Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Utica; born in Berks Co., Pa., Nov. 8, 1814 ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Republican ; Lutheran ; owns 500 acres of land, valued at $30,000 ; left Penn. in 1838, with a one-horse wagon, and moved to Ind., staid there four years, and then went to Ohio, and lived there four years, then re- turned to his old place in Ind. ; staid there five years and moved to 111. ; maiden name of wife was Christina Greenwaldt, born in Penn. ; married Jan. 18, 1835 ; have nine children living, three boys and six girls, Harriet, Lydia, James, Clara, Lucinda, Enoch, Amos, Adelina and Melinda. Hanley Jas. farmer ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Utica ; 2. HANLEY JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Utica; born in Ireland, May 31, 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1848 ; Democrat ; Catholic; owns 560 acres of land, valued at $33,000 ; Mr. Hanley is a son of the late James Hanley, who was an early settler of this tp. ; has five brothers and two sisters. Hanley Pat. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Utica ; 2. Hanley Peter, farmer ; Sec. 15 ; P.O. Utica ; 2. Hanley Thos. farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Utica; 2. Harris C. farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Utica ; 5. Harris John, farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Utica ; 6. HARTSHORN ALFRED I. Sec. 31 ; P. O. La Salle ; born in Madison Co., N. Y., May 22, 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1837; Democrat; Liberal; owns 1,200 acres land, valued at $72,000 ; name of wife was Amelia A. Dean, born in East Hadham, Conn., in 1837 ; have three children, George A., born Oct. 20,1857; Frederic P., Aug. 17, 1860; Theresa A., Nov. 2. 1862. Hartshorn P. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Utica. HARTSHORN PLINY, Farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. La Salle ; born in Madison Co., N. Y., Aug. 26, 1825 ; came to this Co. in 1837; Independent; Baptist; owns 565 acres land, value $40,000; maiden name of wife was Sarah M. Simonton, born in Maine, Nov. 30, 1826; married Sept. 26, 1856; have three children, Anna M., born Oct. 12, 1858; P. Herbert, Aug. 18, 1861; Eugene, Oct. 10, 1865. HarmenJno.,Jr.,farm; S.13; P.O.Ottawa; 2. Harmen J., Sr.,farm ; S.23 ; P.O. Ottawa ; Z%. Herman Jos. farm ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Utica ; 2%. Heinly Jacob, farm; Sec.30; P.O. Utica; 1%. Hickey Dan. rents farm ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Utica. Hill E. J. rents farm ; Sec.7 ; P.O. Troy Grove. Hill J. F. farm ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Troy Grove ; 4. HESS EMILE, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. 0. Utica; born in France, April 16, 1850; came to this Co. in 1854 ; Mr. Hess and father own a farm of 160 acres, value $10,000; Emile is son of Julian Hess, born in France, Jan. 20, 1823 ; is a member of 1. O. O. F. Utica Lodge No. 402 ; has one sister, Josephine O, born in France, March 18, 1852. Hess E. farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Utica; y 2 . Hess Julian, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Utica. HOOD SAM'L, Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Ottawa; born in Beaver Co., Pa., Sept. 15, 1832; came to this Co. in 1854; Repub- lican; Presbyterian preference; owns 80 acres of land, value $5,000; has held the office of Assessor two years, Road Commis- sioner three years, Justice of Peace three years ; name of wife was Martha A. Mar- shall,born in Pa., Feb. 12, 1854; have two children, Eliza N., born Aug. 19, 1857; Willetta, May 7, 1864. JACKSON WILLIAM, Sec. 7; P. O. Troy Grove. Johnson Thos. rents of W. F. Wylie ; Sec. 20; P. O. Utica; %. Johnson Wm. farmer, rents of Win. F. Wy- lie; Sec. 20; P.O. Utica; %. Jones S. A. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Utica; $%. Jones Wm. B. tailor ; P. O. Utica. K LOCK A. H. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Utica; %. KINNEGAR JNO. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Utica; born in Penn., in 1835; came to this Co. in 1847; Democrat; Catholic; owns 255 acres land, value $17,000; name of wife was Catherine McHugh, born in La Salle Co., in 1841; died May 19, 1876; have nine children, four boys and five girls. ENOX E. M. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Utica; %. WALTHAM TOWNSHIP. 451 Long Jas. rents farm ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Utica. -|iTACOMBER S. Sec. 5; Troy Grove. Manning Thos. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Utica. SUBSERVE MRS. BETSY A. Farming; Sec. 8; P. O. Utica; born in Warren Co., N.Y., March 27, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; owns 100 acres land, value $6,000 ; Methodist ; Mrs. Meserve is a widow of the late Joseph Meserve, one of the old settlers in this Tp., who was born in Maine, March 25, 1797 ; he was accidentally killed by a reaper, July 16, 1870; five children, William H., John W., Joseph M., Mary Etta, now Mrs. E. D. Hartstrom, and Ida, now Mrs. J. P. Schrader. Meyer Eugene, laborer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Utica. Moniot H. farmer ; Sec. 23 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 4%. Moore David, Sec. 19; P. O. Utica; 80 acres. Morriatry M. renter; Sec. 16; P. O. Utica. Motay A. farmer;' Sec. 24; P.O. Ottawa: 3. Muir John, farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Utica. Myer A. farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P.O. Utica ; 9. Myer Levi, farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P.O. Utica. N EWCOMER JACOB, farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. LaSalle; 7. KEAR GERMAIN, Renter; Sec. 17; P.O. Utica ; born Saratoga Co., N.Y., Sept. 10, 1818 ; came to this Co. in 1859 ; Repub- lican; Liberal; value of property $1,000; name of wife Sarah B. Wenham ; born in N.Y., April 13, 1837; married April 4, 1851 ; six children, five still living ; Edwin G., born April 7, 1857 ; Charles E., Oct. 20, 1859; FredG., June 23, 1867; Albertice, Sept. 29, 1869; Myra A., Oct. 19, 1873. ORR THOMAS, Road Grader and Ditcher; P.O. Utica; born in Scotland, July 4, 1830 ; came to this Co. in 1837 ; Democrat; Universalist; value of property . $1,000; held the offices of Constable and Collector of this Tp. ; maiden name of wife was Lucinda Sanford, born in 111. in 1839 ; six children, Theresa J., Wm. R, Julia B., Thomas, Robert and Lulu G. )IERCY GILBERT, farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Utica. PIERCY JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Utica; born in Eng, Oct. 27, 1833; came to this Co. in 1850; Republican; Presbyterian; owns 80 acres land, value $5,00o ; Gilbert Piercy, brother to John P. ; Farmer ; Sec. 24 ; born in England, Dec. 6, 1819; 180 acres land, value $9,000; Mr. John Piercy has held the office of Collector two years ; name of wife was Lydia Ann Horner, born in N.J., Nov. 25, 1836 ; mar- ried Feb. 16, 1858; eight children, six living; Thomas, James C., George H., Dorothy I., William, Charles G. Price Robt. farmer ; Sec. 14 ; P.O. Utica. ROUX JOSEPH, works for uncle, P.P.Wallace; Sec. 18; P.O. Ottawa; born in this Co., Waltham Tp., Oct. 2, 1858; Liberal. SARGENT HENRY, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Utica; 14%. Sargent H.C. farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Utica; 2. Scott W.C. farm; Sec. 18; P.O. LaSalle; 2%. Shanley Patrick, Sec. 33 ; P.O. Utica. Shehan J. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Ottawa; 2. Shomas C. farm; Sec. 25; P.O. Ottawa; 8%. Slattery P. farmer; Sec 14; P.O. Utica. Small W. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. LaSalle; 2. Smith W. C. rents farm; Sec. 9; P. O. Utica. Solsberger P. farmer ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Ottawa. Spaulding G. H. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Prairie Centre ; 4. STARBECK FRANK H. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Ottawa; born in this Co., May 11, 1850; Republican; Catholic; owns 80 acres land, value $6,000; is a son of John Starbeck, who is an old settler, and was a soldier in the 'Mexican War; has five sisters and two brothers, all living in this Co. Starbeck J. farm; Sec. 24; P.O. Ottawa; 8%. Starbeck T. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Ottawa. Steward S. farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Utica. Sullivan T. farm; Sec. 13; P.O. Ottawa; 1%. TEEL GEORGE W. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Utica; 12. TRAINOR THOMAS, Renter; Sec. 4; P.O. Troy Grove; born in Ireland, Jan. 5, 1848 ; came to this Co. in 1869 ; Demo- crat ; Catholic ; value of property $500 ; married Elizabeth McCurdy ; born in Ire- land; married in 1871 ; four children, Lau- rence, Charles, Mary and Elizabeth. True G. A. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Utica; 1%. Turner Mathias, carpenter ; P.O. Ottawa. VALLON SIMEON, farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Ottawa; 2%. W ALDRON JOHN, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Utica. Waldron T. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Utica; 3. WAEDRON CHAS. M. Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Utica; born in Ireland, Sept. 15, 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Democrat; Catholic; owns 160 acres land, value $10,000 ; maiden name of wife was Elizabeth Cahill, born in this Co., married Jan. 10, 1864; six children, Mary A., Thomas P., Dennis, Anna, Lizzie and Charles. Wallace John, Sec. 7; P. O. Troy Grove. Warrick J. M. rents of Wylie ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Utica. Warrick Robt. laborer ; Sec. 8 ; Utica. Warrick Wm. laborer; Sec. 8; P. O. Utica. 452 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Weaver F. farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Ottawa; 1. Whipple C. M., Sec. 29 ; P.O. Utica. WHIPPLE F. H. Stock Dealer; Sec. 29; P.O. Utica; born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, July 7, 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1857. WILSOX WIIAIAM, Farmer; Sec 2; P.O. Utica; born in Scotland, Sept. 25, 1837; came to this Co. in 1858; Repub- lican; Presbyterian; owns 222 acres land, value $13,000; holds the office of Assessor of this Tp ; also a Town Trustee ; spent the winter of '59-60 in the South ; visited Scotland in 1867 and brought over his parents, who still live here; name of wife was Agnes Anderson, born in Scotland, June lo, 1843 ; married in 1863 ; five chil- dren, Win., born Oct. 14, 1864 ; Christena, March 25, 1866 ; John, July 25, 1867 ; Mar- garet, May 8, 1869; Robert J., Feb. 17, '71. Winn J. H. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Utica; 3. Woolf John, farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Utica; 6. Wylie A. farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Utica; 2%. Wylie J. farm ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Troy Grove ; 10. Wylie W. F. farm; Sec. 8; P. O. Utica; 40. WALTHAM BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Whipple F. H. Stock Dealer; Sec. 29; P. O. Utica. DIMMICK TOWNSHIP. AUTH CONRAD, farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Dimmick; 15. AUTH WM. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Dim- mick; born in Penn., Jan. 23, 1854; came to this Co. in 1872 ; owns 160 acres land, valued at $9,800 ; unmarried. B ARRETT ROBERT. Beerider Chas. farm; Sec. 30; P.O. Peru; 15. Begley Michael, laborer ; P. O. Dimmick. BEXXETT R. H. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Dimmick; born in Canada, March 18, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; married to Ellen Transant, June 15, 1870 ; she was born in Canada in 1848; died Jan. 16, 1874; two children, Chas. W, born March 24, 1872, and John Henry, born March 24, 1872 ; served in the navy three years, on the gun-boat " Essex." Billesbach John, rents farm; P. O. Peru. Black W. farmer ; Sec. 23 ; P.O. LaSalle ; 30^. Brown C.Rfarmer ; Sec.23 ; P.O. La Salle ; 15. Brown H. L. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Peru; 5. Brown N. R. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Peru; 15. Burns L. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Peru; 5^. CAHILL RICHARD, section boss on R. R.; P. O. Dimmick. Cartwell R. laborer; Sec. 34; P. O. La Salle- Clear John, farmer; Sec.18; P.O. Peru;12>£- Clinton David. Coleman Edw. farmer; P. O. Dimmick. Coleman J. J. farm ; S. 8 ; P.O. Dimmick ; 10. Colligan John, laborer ; P. O. La Salle. Colligan M.,Sr. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. La Salle, Colligan M., Jr. farmer; P. O. LaSalle; 5%. Colligan Thos. rents farm; P. O. La Salle. Collins Thos. laborer; P. O. La Salle. Colvin H. D. schoolteacher; P.O. Dimmick. Connors Jas. rents farm ; P. O. Dimmick. Connerton J.J.farm ; Sec.15 ; P.O.LaSalle ; 20. Costello Michael, rents farm; P. O. La Salle. Crane A.S. farm ; Sec.14 ; P.O.Troy Grove ; 30. Crane F. farmer ; Sec.14 ; P.O. Troy Grove ; 3. Crane J.farmer ; Sec.14 ; P.O.Troy Grove ; %%. Crimmin John, farmer ; P. O. La Salle. Crimmin Jos. farmer; P. O. La Salle. CREttJITV TIMOTHY, Farmer and Teacher ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. La Salle ; born in Ireland, June 14, 1805 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; owns 50 acres land, value $6,000 ; married first, Sept. 11, 1845, to Eleanor E. Long, born in Germany, Jan. 27, 1823; died Aug. 15, 1852; seco'nd marriage, Oct. 15, 1853. to Mary Jane Mullen; has thir- teen children, Mary Ann, Catherine. John C, Barbara, Elizabeth, Joseph F., Daniel F., Timothy Augustus, Peter Augustus, James Charles, Sophia Hanna, Jennie Mariah, Louisa. CROISAXT JACOR, Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Dimmick; born in Bureau Co., 111., Jan. 20, 1849; came to this Co. in 1857 : owns 94 acres land ; married May 21, 1874, to Mary Thayer, born Jan. 30, 1855 ; has one child, John, born March 16, 1875. DIMMICK TOWNSHIP. 453 Cunningham F. farm ; S. 33 ; P.O. LaSalle ; 5. Cunningham P.farm ; S. 8 ; P.O. Dimmick ; 5. Cunningham P. farm ; Sec. 33 ; P.O. La Salle. Cuthbertson "Wm. farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Troy Grove; 12. DeLANEY M. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Peru; IO34. Deitrich A. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O.Peru; 15. DIMMICK EE.IJAH, Farmer; Sec. 14 ; P. O. La Salle; born in Richland, O., Nov. 27, 1814; came to this Co. in 1828; owns 400 acres land, valued at $22,000; married, June 7, 1842, to Mary E. Phillips, born in Tolland Co., Conn., in 1815 ; died Dec. 10, 1849 ; second marriage, March 3, 1853, to Caroline Foot, born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., 1822 ; has five children by sec- ond wife, two by first; Euphene, Anna Maria, Mary E. ; Anna M. died Dec. 10, 1849; James S., born October 11, 1854; Daniel F., born May 15, 1857 ; Dauphine, born April 9, 1859 ; Mary E., born May 17, 1861 ; Daniel Dimmick, lather of E. Dimmick, was the second settler in Dim- mick Township, from which the town derived its name ; Mr. E. Dimmick is the oldest settler now living in the town; Daniel D. visited this State first in 1824, and purchased lands ; afterwards returned and settled; they had many encounters with the Indians ; nad it not been for old Shabbona, they would all have lost their lives. Dimmick Jas. farmer ; P. O. La Salle. DIAMOND THOS. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 33; P. O. La Salle; born in Ireland, March 27, 1838 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; owns 500 acres land, valued at $30,000; married Feb., 1860, to Mary A. Murphy, born in La Salle Co., 111., June 3, 1833 ; has nine children, Caroline, Mary, Theressa, Susan, Richard, Jokn,Elizabeth, Agnus, Thomas. DINSMORE WM. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 15; P. O. La Salle; born in Indiana, March 4, 1840 ; came to this Co. in 1863; owns 82 acres land,valued at $4,920 ; married June 5, 1867, to Mary Ann Gattis, born in England, March 31, 1842 ; has two children, Annie May, born March 19, 1868 ; Theopolis "Wylie, born Aug. 18, 1872; served in Co. K, 11th I.V.I. six months ; is at present School Director. Dorgan J. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. La Salle; 5. DOYEE JLUKE, Farmer, Live Stock and Grain Dealer; Sec. 9; P.O. Dimmick; born in Ireland, Feb. 10, 1834; came to this Co. in 1851 ; owns 500 acres land, valued at $25,000 ; married Ann Hanley, born in Ireland, in 1841 ; has seven chil- dren, John, Martin, Rosa, Berner, Tessa, Thomas, Katie. E ARLY JOHN, Sr., rents farm; P. O. La Salle. Early John, Jr. rents farm ; P.O. La Salle. Eaton M. farmer; Sec.20; P. O. La Salle; 10. Empey David, rents farm; P. O. Dimmick. Empey Osborne, farmer; P. O. Dimmick. Empey Wesley, farmer ; P. O. Dimmick. Engleman Caspar, renter ; P. O. Peru. FOGARTY EDWARD, Sr.farm; Sec.33; P. O. La Salle; 7. ■ FOGARTY EDWARDS. Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. La Salle; born in La Salle Co., 111., Dec. 18, 1854; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $7,500; unmarried. Fogarty Jas. rents farm ; P. O. La Salle ; 3^- Fogarty Jno. farm; S.33; P.O. La Salle; %. Ferriter Jno. laborer; P. O. Dimmick. Ferriter Patrick, farm; S.16; P.O.Dimmick. Fidler Edward, renter ; P. O. Peru. Flannigan Jno. farm; P. O. La Salle; %. FlanniganWm. farm; S.27; P.O.LaSalle;^. FEEMING JOHN F. Farmer; Sec. 27 ; P. O. La Salle ; born in England, on July 21, 1844; came to this Co. in 1856; a single man, and owns 45 acres of land, valued at $2,700. Foster Thurston, coal miner ; P. O. L a Salle GALLAGHER PETER, farmer; moved to La Salle. Gammon F. H. farmer; P. O. Troy Grove. Gammon L. D. farmer; P. O. Troy Grove. Gatiss Joseph, farmer; P. O. La Salle. GATISS RORT. R. Coal Miner; Sec. 27; P. O. La Salle; born in England, on April 16, 1834 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,- 000; married July 4, 1865, to Catharine Harrlington, born in Ireland, in 1865 ; has four children: Henry, born Jan. 1, 1864, in Lake Superior, Mich. ; Sarah, April 4, 1867, in Lake Superior, Mich. ; Luke, Mar. 6, 1869, in La Salle Co. ; Julia, July 5, 1873, in La Salle Co. Gatiss Samuel, farmer; Sec.28; P.O. LaSalle. Gatiss Thos. farm; Sec.28; P.O. La Salle; 5. Gibbs Fredk. farm; S. 3; P.O. Dimmick; 5. Gibbs Jno. G. hotel clerk; P. O. Dimmick. Gilmore A. J. road grader ; P.O.Troy Grove. Gilmore T. farm; S.l ; P.O. Troy Grove; 10. Grattan G. W. gardener and nurseryman ; P. O. LaSalle; %. Gwinn Jas. M. coal miner ; P. O. La Salle. HAMMEL JNO. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. LaSalle; 1Z%. Hagan Dennis, laborer. HanlyT. farm; S. 17; P.O.Dimmick; Q%. Hanly T., Sr. retired farm ; P.O.Dimmick ; 35. Hanly T., Jr. farm ; S. 17 ; P.O. Dimmick ; 6. Hardy A. F. renter; P. O. La Salle. 454 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Hanly Tim. farm; S. 17; P.O.Dimmick; 20. Haulihan Michael, Sr. laborer. Heathcoate T. farm; S.28; P. O. La Salle; 7. HEXtfESSEY JOHN C. Farmer; Sec. 27 ; P. O . La Salle ; born in La Salle Co., 111., Jan. 6, 1845 ; renter and a single man ; has held the office of Tax Collector, in 1872. HENNESSEY THOMAS W. Physician ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. La Salle ; born in Ireland, in November, 1811 ; came to this Co. in 1837 ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $10,400; married Jan. 31, 1843; has live children, three sons and two daughters, William, John, August, Mary, and Charlotte ; the Doctor studied medi- cine in New York ; then came to Detroit, went into partnership with I. P. Fay, practiced three years, then came to Chi- cago ; went out on the Canal until 1837, then came to La Salle ; built the first frame house in the town of La Salle ; and in 1845 settled on the farm on which he now lives. HENNESSEY W. T. Farmer; renter on Sec. 34; P. O. La Salle; born in La Salle, 111., Dec. 12, 1842; married June 2, 1874, to Ellen Hurley, born in La Salle Co., 111. ; have two children, one boy and one girl : ThomasW., born March 24, 1875 ; Julia Eva, Jan. 6, 1877 ; has been School Director one term. Hill Joseph. Hitchings Thos. laborer. Hoffmire Henry, laborer. Holler Philip, farm ; Sec.19 ; P.O.Peru ; 12^. Holler Samuel, farmer; P. O. Peru. Houlihan Jno. renter; P. O. Dimmick; %. Houlihan Michael J. rents; P.O.Dimmick ; I. JOHNSTON H. D. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Troy Grove; 10. KANE PATRICK, farmer;* Sec. 26; P. O. La Salle; 13>£. Kelley Jno. farm; Sec. 29 ; P.O.La Salle; 11. Kutzer Geo. renter; P. O. Peru; 1. Kutzer Wm. farmer ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Peru ; 5. LAMPS GEORGE, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Peru; 15. Linzen J. C. farm; Sec.30; P. O. Peru; 14^. Litton Jno. Long Archie, farm; S. 22; P.O.La Salle; 15. Long Robt. farm ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. La Salle. Lyons Jno. farmer; Sec.15; P. O. Dimmick. Lyons M. farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Dimmick; %. Lyons Thos. farmer; P. O. Dimmick; %. cCORMAC ANDREW, rents farm; P. O. LaSalle. McGrath Dennis, R. R. laborer. McGrath M. farm ; Sec.16 ; P.O.Dimmick ; 15. M McGraw Patrick, farmer; P. O. Dimmick. McEAFGHEItf AUGUSTUS, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 10; P. O. Dimmick; born in Maine, Dec. 8, 1820; came to this Co. in 1836; owns 193^ acres land, valued at $12,541; married, June 6, 1850, to Amanda H. Stephenson, born in Franklin Co., 111., Aug. 29, 1829; has ten children, Mary D., born March 26, 1851 ; Wm. A., June 24, 1853 ; Edward O, July 16, 1855; Arthur M., March 29, 1857; Henry H., Dec. 6, 1859; Mattie May, July 5, 1865; Charles F., Jan. 28, 1867; Clarence H., ,Dec. 20, 1868; Ira E., Oct. 11, 1870; Elbert W., April 20, 1874. Mat- thew Stephenson, born Feb. 27, 1778, Delia F. Stephenson, born Nov. 3, 1796, father and mother of Mrs. McLaughlin ; David McLaughlin, born April 3, 1785, soldier of the war of 1812, Mary McLaughlin, born July 3, 1784, father and mother of Mr. McLaughlin. Has been Justice of the Peace three years, Collector, two years, School Director and Road Master, six years ; one of the oldest settlers in Dim- mick Tp., and a well-to-do farmer; has spent most of his time in Co. and Tp., and expects to die here. McLaughlin Chas. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Troy Grove ; 12. McLaughlin David, Sr., farmer; Sec. 2; P. O.Troy Grove; 5. McLaughlin David, Jr., farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Troy Grove ; 5. Malloney J. farm; Sec. 33; P. O. LaSalle; 4. Mattocks J. school teacher ; P. O. LaSalle. MAHER TIMOTHY I. Merchant; Dimmick ; born in New York City, June 24, 1857 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; owns eighty acres land on Sec. 8, S. %, S. W. 3^, valued at $4,800. MIEEER JACOR, Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Dimmick; born in Penn., Jan. 13, 1850; married Sept. 30, 1875, to Margaret Shea, born in Dimmick Tp., LaSalle Co., 111. ; no children. Minahan Bart, laborer; P. O. Dimmick. Minihan G. farm; Sec. 17; P. O. LaSalle; 6. Minahan Patrick, laborer; P. O. Dimmick. MITCHEEE WM. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 35; P. O. LaSalle; born in Scotland, July 22, 1814 ; came to this Co. in June, 1841 ; owns 1,650 acres land, valued at $82,500; married, Oct. 10, 1850, to Mary Wenner, born in Penn., May 9, 1830 ; she came to this state in 1848 ; their union was blessed with ten children, all living, Lizzie Jane, W. W., Kittie E., James A., Minnie M., Lena Bell, Charles I., John Henry, Walter B., Robert, Francis ; has been Supervisor for three years, and during the organization of the town has been School Trustee for twenty years, Overseer of Highways, and is the largest, DIMMICK TOWNSHIP. 455 as well as one of the most successful, Farmers in the Tp. Mitchell Wm, Jr., farmer; P.O.LaSalle; %. Moore David, farmer ; P. O. Troy Grove. Moore Geo. rents farm; P. O. Peru. Moore R. farm ; Sec. 3 ; P.O. Troy Grove ; 4%. Moriarty D. R. R. laborer; P. O. Dimmick. Moriarty M. rents farm; P. O. LaSalle; 1. Mullins C. rents farm; P.O. Dimmick; X%. MUNRO BROWJf, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Penn. ; born in Mass., May 27, 1829 ; came to this Co. in 1850; owns 170 acres land, valued at $12,750; married, Feb. 12, 1866, to Mary Nisly, born in Penn., Oct. 15, 1836 ; has six children, five girls and one boy, Olive E., Lydia I., Nettie, Nancy, Ella, Brown, Jr. Murphy G. rents farm; P. O. Dimmick; 1. Murphy J. farm; Sec. 8; P. O. Dimmick; 5. Murphy T. rents farm; P. O. Dimmick; %. MURPHY TIMOTHY, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Dimmick; born in Ireland, Dec. 7, 1837; came to this Co. in 1848; owns eighty acres land, valued at $4,000 ; single man. Murtaugh B. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. LaSalle. Murtaugh E. farm ; Sec. 19 ; P.O. LaSalle ; 10. Murtaugh T. farmer; P. O. LaSalle. N ELLIS HEZEKIAH, Farmer; Sec. 13 ; P. O. LaSalle ; born in New York, Nov. 21, 1816; came to this Co. in 1850; owns 160 acres land, valued at $9,600; married, Dec. 1842, to Harriet Moffett, born in Jefferson Co., N. Y. ; has four children, one boy and three girls, Nancy, Oscar, Jane, and Edwin. NELLIS OSCAR F. Farmer; Sec. 13 ; P. O. LaSalle ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., Dec. 16, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; lives on his father's land ; married, Jan. 25, 1871, to Jeannette Cuthbertson; born in Scotland, July 1, 1848; has one child, Jane Ellis, born April 22, 1872. O9C0NNELL JNO. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. LaSalle; 15. O'Connell Dennis, farmer; P. O. LaSalle. O'Connell Michael, farmer; P.O. LaSalle. O'Hara Bernard, laborer; P. O. LaSalle. O'Reilly E. farm ; Sec. 18 ; P.O. LaSalle ; 10%. O'Reilly J. farm; Sec. 18; P. O. LaSalle; 6. O'REILLY PHILIP, Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Dimmick; born in N. J., Nov. 7, 1849; came to this Co. in 1857; owns eighty acres land, valued at $5,000 ; mar- ried, Jan. 15, 1877, to Catherine C. Brown, born in Peru, LaSalle Co., 111., Feb. 21, 1857. O'Shea Michael, rents farm; P. O. Peru; %. PARRISH JAMES, laborer; P. O. LaSalle. Pattinger Thos. farmer; P. O. Peru; 1. Phillips G. farm ; Sec. 12 ; P.O.Troy Grove ; 5. PHILLIPS JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 12 ; P. O. Troy Grove ; born in Stark Co., Ohio, Oct. 5, 1839 ; came to this Co. in 1859; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; married Kate Wenner, Aug. 23, 1860 ; she was born in Penn., June 2, 1839 ; has six children, Laura, born Jan. 10, 1862; Ada, April 24, 1864; Pauline, Aug. 24, 1866; Andrew H., July 8, 1868 ; Walter, April 7, 1871; Eva, March 13, 1874. Plowman A. F. farm; S.27; P.O.LaSalle ;%. Plowman E. L. farm ; S. 27 ; P.O. LaSalle ; 20. Pottinger J. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Peru; 30. Prisk Rev. Sam'l, minister ; P. O. LaSalle. UIGLY ANDREW, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. LaSalle ; 6. EAM OLIVER, rents farm ; P. O. La- Salle. Q R Reeder Jas. rents farm; P. O. Dimmick; 1. Reese David, coal miner; P. O. LaSalle. Reilly P. farm; Sec. 7; P. O. Dimmick; 4%. Riordan Jas. farm ; S. 16 ; P. O. LaSalle ; 10. Riordan J. laborer on R. R. ; P. O. Dimmick. Robinson Benjamin. Robinson I. farm ; S. 14 ; P. O. LaSalle ; U%. Ryan D. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. LaSalle; 4%. SHEA DANIEL, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O Dimmick; 6%. Shea M., Jr., farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. LaSalle. Shea M., Sr., farm; Sec. 16; P. O. LaSalle; 6. SCHWmDAMAN GEO. Farmer; P.O. Dimmick; born in Peru, April 6, 1856 ; owns 80 acres land, valued at $4,800 ; single man. SHAY MICHAEL. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Dimmick ; born in this Co., Feb. 15, 1844 ; owns 146 acres land, valued at $8,000 ; married in 1869, Ellen Cabner, born in Iowa, in 1848 ; has four children, Margaret, Theressa, Timothy Wm., Mary, Daniel. Shea P., Sr., farm; Sec. 17; P. O. LaSalle; 9. Shea P., Jr., farmer; P. O. LaSalle. Shea Thos., Jr., farmer; P. O. LaSalle. SHAY TIMOTHY, Farming and Stock Raising; Sec. 9; P. O. Dimmick; born in Dimmick Tp., LaSalle Co., 111., March 4, 1854 ; owns 120 acres land, valued at $6,600; married April, 1876, to Joanna Florida; has one child, girl, born Decem- ber, 1876. Shennaman Wm. rents farm ; P. O. LaSalle. Shovlin Stephen, laborer. Stevenson Alex, teamster for Mitchell ; P. O. LaSalle. Sweeney E. retired farmer; P. O. LaSalle. Sweeney J. J. school teacher; P.O. Dimmick. 456 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: T SCHWItfDAMAN ADAM H. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Dininiick; born Hollowayville, 111., Dec. 14, 1850; came to this Co. in 1853 ; married Feb. 3, 1874, to L. Auth, born in Penn. in 1854; has 1 child, Minnie, born Dec. 26, 1875. Swinderman L. farm ; S. 6 ; P. O. Dimmick ; 5. Swinderman Wm.farm ; P. O. Dimmick. HORP GEORGE, farmer; P. O. Dim- mick. Thorp M. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Dimmick; 6. Tusa Alex, farmer ; P. O. Dimmick. Tusa Cyrus, farmer ; P. O. Dimmick. Twistleton Benjamin, laborer. WATTS EDWARD, Jr., farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O.Peru; 2. Watts E., Sr., farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Peru ; 13. Wassay Francis. Weldon Henry, laborer. Weldon Thos. farmer; P. O. Dimmick. Weller S. H. rents farm ; P. M. ; Dimmick. Wenner Mrs. Win. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Troy Grove; 20. Wertz B. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Peru; 10. Wertz E. coal miner ; P. O. LaSalle. WERTS DAXIEE, Farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. LaSalle ; born in Prebble Co., Ohio, Oct. 20, 1836; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 78% acres of land, valued at $5,130 ; married Oct. 12, 1869, Margaret Quinn, born in Mass. in 1848 ; has four children, three boys and one girl — William, born Sept. 20, 1871 ; Ida, June 8, 1873 ; Frank, Sept. 22, 1875 ; Charlie, March 14, 1877. Weygandt H. C. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Troy Grove. White D. rents farm ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Dimmick. Wilkins W. A. farm ; S. 10 ; P.O.Dimmick ;15. WIEESHAY JOHX C. Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Troy Grove ; born in Ger- many, Dec. 24, 1847 ; came to this Co. 1848 ; owns 63 acres land, valued at $3,050 ; mar- ried Feb. 28, 1871, Charlotte Campbell, born in LaSalle Co., 111., May 22, 1852; has three children, Charles, born May 5, 1872; William, Sept. 4, 1873; Clayton, May 22, 1876. Wright Philander. OUNG WM. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. La- Salle. Y Z INKLE ALBERT, farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Peru. DIMMICK BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Doyle Luke, Dealer in Live Stock and Grain. Gatiss Mobt. _B. New Coal Shaft; Sec. 27; 5 miles north of LaSalle; P. O. La Salle. Mailer Timothy I. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, etc. UTICA TOWNSHIP. A BBOTT J. H. merchant; Utica. Ames Ashley, carpenter ; Utica. "DAKER JOHN, laborer; Utica. Baker M. laborer ; Utica. BAKER HEXRY, Renter, on Leo- pold's land; Sec. 22; P. O. Utica; born in Ohio, June 20, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1849; Republican; Liberal; value of prop- erty $1,000; name of wife was Jane Hal- lett, born May 20, 1842; married Dec. 12, 1862. Baker Jas. laborer ; Utica. Bartlett E. J. laborer ; Utica. Bartlett H. H. merchant ; Utica. Beggs Alex, tenant farmer ; Sec.5 ; P.O. Utica. Beggs D. tenant farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Utica. Bennett Geo. A. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Utica. Benoit Chas. Sec. 34; P. O. Utica. BERRY GEO. H. Livery and Feed Stable ; Utica ; born in La Salle Co. in 1853 ; Republican ; Liberal ; Mr. Berry has the only Livery Stable in the town ; belongs to the firm of Follett & Martin ; name of wife was Amy Miles ; born in Penn., Aug. 20, 1853; married Jan. 27, 1875. Black M. L. telegraph operator ; Utica. Bosso Geo. Ottawa ; 80 acres ; 34. BOWERY CHAS. Renter, of L. UTICA TOWNSHIP. 457 Neary; Sec. 15; P. O. Utica; born in La Salle Co., Oct. 15, 1849 ; Republican ; Lib- eral; name of wife was Caroline Bond, born in N. Y., Aug. 16, 1856; married Jan. 1, 1873 ; have two'children, William, born Oct. 30, 1873, Mary E. Aug. 8, 1875. Boyle Terry, laborer ; Utica. Bray Simon, laborer; Utica; 1. BRIGGS J AS. Druggist; Utica; born in Windham Co., Conn., June 5, 1848; came to this Co. in 1857; Republican; Liberal ; value of property $5,000 ; name of wife was Nellie Day; born in Cook Co., 111., Sept. 27, 1850; married July 28, 1874; have two children, one born May 9, 1875, and Clara, born June 14, 1877. Brushneham Patrick, laborer; Utica. Buell CM. tenant farm; Sec. 12; P. O. Utica. BURGESS GEO. Renter of J. Sim- mons; Sec. 10; P. O. Utica; born in La Salle Co., April 1, 1849; Republican; Bap- tist; enlisted in 1863, at Indianapolis, Ind., at the time of Morgan's raid ; served six months, was discharged, and re-enlisted in June, 1864, at Shelbyville, 111., in the 143d Regt., Co. G; tried to enlist in three years' service, but was too young to be accepted ; name of wife was Elizabeth Bishop ; mar- ried, Feb. 23, 1870; have three children, Charles L., born March 7, 1871 ; Geo. H., Aug. 31, 1873 ; Aaron, Feb. 15, 1875. Burnett A. laborer ; Utica. /^AHILL JOHN, tenant farmer ; Utica. Campbell Frank, laborer; Utica. Campbell James, laborer ; Utica. Carey John, laborer; Utica. Carlin Bernard, Sec. 27 ; P. O. Utica. Carlin John, Sec. 27 ; P. O. Utica. Carroll Michael, laborer; Utica. Cartwright A. farm; Sec. 4; P. O. Utica; \%. Cartwright L. N. tenant farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Utica. Cartwright T. tenant farmer ; Utica. Cassidy Andrew, laborer ; Utica. Cassin L. laborer ; Utica. Caul James, laborer ; Utica. Clugston C. B. laborer ;|Utica. Clugston D. A. physician ; Utica. Clark J. L. manufacturer cement and sewer pipe and drain tile ; 8. CLARK J AS. Manufacturer of Ce- ment ; Utica ; born in Sussex, Eng., Sept. 9,1811; came to this Co. in 1834; Inde- pendent; Liberal ; one of the oldest settlers in the town of Utica, a squatter on govern- ment land, and owning some 2,700 acres at the present time; Mr. Clark represented the people of this district in the 27th Gen- eral Assembly of the State Legislature; also held the office of Supervisor of this town for twelve years ; name of wife was Charlotte Sargent, born in England ; mar- ried Sept. 18, 1830; have two children, John L. and Charlotte W., the wife of J. B. Peckham. Clark Thomas, farm hand ; Utica. Clark W. tenant farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Utica. Clement H. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Utica; 1%. Cole A. tenant farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Utica. Collins C. H. laborer ; Utica. Conerton P.farmer ; Sec. 6; P. O. La Salle; 5. Conover Ira, clerking ; Utica. Cook George, laborer ; Utica. Cook L. laborer; Utica. Cook Thomas B. laborer ; Utica. Cooney John, laborer ; Utica. Cooper Jno. laborer ; Utica. Cosgrove Peter, billiard saloon ; Utica. Creighton H. laborer ; Utica. CROSIAR AMASA O. Farmer, Stock Raiser and Feeder ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Utica ; born in Claremont Co., O., Oct. 12, 1817 ; came to this Co. in 1828 ; Democrat ; Baptist ; owns 768 acres land, value $38,- 400; came to this State in 1819; one of very first settlers of this Co. ; name of wife was Lavinia Brown, was born in Crawford Co., Ind., in 1833; married Oct. 16, 1853 have had twelve children, ten living ; one by first wife, Zuleka, born March 16, 1852 Ella, born Sept. 2, 1854 ; Emma, Sept. 5 1857; Mary L. Sept. 14, 1861 ; William A. Jan. 17, 1865; Anna J., April 21, 1867 Olin L., June 29, 1869 ; Olive N., Aug. 9 1871 ; Eli J., Nov. 29, 1873 ; Mollie A., Jan 15, 1876. Crosier J. P. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Utica; \%. CUDDEBACH ALMOND, Farm hand ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Utica ; born in Ohio, March 24, 1853 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Republican; Baptist; maiden name of wife was Eliza Ann Gauze, born in Ohio, Aug. 2, 1857 ; married Jan. 25, 1877. Cudmore E. tenant farm ; Sec. 24 ; P.OUtica. CIJETER THOMAS E. Carpenter; Utica; born in Hudson, N. Y., Aug. 18, 1822; came to this Co. in 1847; Republi- can; Liberal. Mr. Culver helped build the first boat that run into Chicago on the Illinois and Michigan Canal. Name of wife wasLavina Wildey, born in Chemung Co., N. Y., May 3, 1828 ; married Oct. 23, 1845; have had five children, only one living, George L., born Jan. 20, 1862. Cundiff J. B. barber ; Utica. D AILEY JAS. blacksmith ; Utica. Day J. M. teacher ; Utica. Dickman H. laborer ; Utica. OICKINSON ZEN AS C. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Utica; born in Hampshire Co., Mass., Feb. 16, 1828 ; came to this Co. 458 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: in 1836 ; Republican ; owns 160 acres land, value $10,000 ; name of wife was Harriet Donaldson, born in State of JST. Y., Aug. 16, 1834; married Sept. 11, 1851; bave six children, Mary F., born Dec. 22, 1852; Zenas, July 10, 1854; Harriet E., Aug. 17, 1856 ; S. Charles, April 10, 1864 ; William W., July 14, 1866 ; Mabel M., Aug. 16, 1868. Dillon Wm. laborer; Utica. Dodds H. merchant; Utica. DONAEDSOX JAMES, Retired; P. O. Utica; born in Hadington, Scotland, Nov. 22, 1811; came to this Co. in 1845; Democrat; Liberal; value of property, $20,000; one of the old settlers; has held the offices of Road Commissioner and School Director. A. O. Crosiar, James Clark and Mr. Donaldson built the first school house in Utica, in 1850, and loaned the money to the District. Name of wife was Margaret McKinzie, born in Scotland in 1811 ; married in the city of Edinburg, May, 1830; have had five children, three still living, Margaret F., born Dec, 1832; Harriet, March, 1834 ; John J., March, 1837. Donahoe Thos. laborer ; Utica. Donlin M. laborer ; Utica. Dorr John, butcher ; Utica. Duffy Jas. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Ottawa. Duffy M. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Ottawa; 8. k AGAN C. laborer; Utica. E Eagan P. laborer ; Utica. Esmond C. W. farm; Sec. 2; P. O. Utica; 15. Etzler B. M. dentist ; Utica. Eustes Edward, laborer ; Utica. FALLIS REV. ISAAC C. Baptist minis- ter; Utica. Farrell Jno. laborer ; Utica. Feehan Jno., Sr., renter ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Utica. Feehan Jno., Jr., tile works and sewer pipe manufacturer ; Utica. Fetterer A. B. merchant ; Utica. Finley Thos. laborer ; Utica. FITZGERALD EDMOND, Har- ness Maker and dealer in Agricultural Implements ; Utica ; born in Ireland, May 10, 1838 ; came to this Co. in 1852. Fitzgerald G., Jr., laborer; Utica. Fitzgerald G., Sr., laborer; Utica. Fitzgerald Michael, laborer ; Utica. Fitzgerald Morris, laborer; Utica. Flynn Chas. laborer ; Utica. Fowlie, Wm. rents farm ; P. O. Utica. FREI>EtfBUR«H ISAAC H. Hotel Proprietor; Utica; born in Ulster Co., N. Y., Sept. 15, 1817; came to this Co. in 1834 ; Independent ; Liberal ; is one of the oldest settlers ; his son, Justus, was the first male child born in the town of Ottawa. Mr. Fredenburgh was the first merchant tailor in LaSalle Co.; maiden name of wife was Priscella Piatt, born in Platts- burg, N. Y., Jan. 15, 1817 ; married April 14, 1835 ; have had eight children, five still living, Justus, Charles W., Elizabeth T., Mary P. and Ella V. /"GARDNER O. J. book-keeper; Utica. GIEBERT H. S. Grain and Lumber, and Planing Mill; Utica; born in New York, on Mar. 6, 1847 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ; Republican ; Baptist ; held the offices of Road Commissioner and one of the Trustees of the Town of Utica ; name of wife was Jennie M. Thrall, born in Penn., Jan. 1, 1848; they have two children: Nettie I., born Aug. 7, 1869 ; Herbert N., Sept. 26, 1875. Gilchrist Wm. laborer ; Utica. Giblin Wm. laborer ; Utica. Glancy Malachi, tenant farmer ; Utica. Glancy Thos. laborer ; Utica. Grace M. laborer; Utica. GRIFFEY A. T. Farmer and Con- tractor; Sec. 16; Utica; born in Maine, Fob. 14, 1838; came to this Co. in 1856; Republican ; Liberal ; owns 160 acres of land, including ten lots, valued at $15,000; maiden name of wife was Mary Holland, born in Ohio ; married April 7, 1859 ; they have five children, Ella F., Mattie E., Eu- gene, Wallace, and James W. Grove Saml. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Utica; 10. HADLEY W. T. laborer ; works for A. T. Griffin ; Utica. Hadley B. W. farmer ; Utica. Hadley S. invalid ; Utica. Hadley Wm., Sr. laborer ; Utica. Hager S. J. tenant farmer ; Sec. 3; P.O.Utica. Hamilton Wm. ten. farm; S.24; P.O.Ottawa. Halladay C. C. engineer ; Utica. Holland B. F. laborer ; Utica. Hallett Chas. rents farm ; Sec. 18 ; P.O.Utica. HALLETT MRS. MARY, Farmer ; Sec. 10; P. O. Utica; widow of Thos. Hal- lett, who was born in Sommersetshire, Eng., March 29, 1818; came to this Co. in 1855; he died March 21, 1873; Mrs. H.'s maiden name was Miss Mary Newman, who was born at the same place, March 9, 1819 ; they were married June 15, _ 1841 ; have had eight children; seven living; Jane, born May 28, 1842 ; Charles, June 30,1844; Elizabeth, Jan. 18, 1847; Seth, June 11, 1849, died Aug. 8, 1868; Orson, Nov. 7, 1851 ; Richard, July 7, 1854; Wil- liam, March 7, 1857; James, Feb. 2, 1860. Hallett Orson, rents farm ; Sec.18 ; P.O.Utica. Hallett Richd. rents farm; Sec.18; P.O.Utica. Hanifin Patrick, laborer ; Utica ; \%. UTIOA TOWNSHIP. 459 Hannan Jas. laborer ; Utica. Hazel J. P. merchant ; Utica ; %• Helrnan Fred, sewer maker ; Utica. Hendricks Jas. laborer ; Utica. HESS ABRAM, Gardener; Utica; born in Clairmont Co., Ohio, Aug.6, 1823; came to this Co. in 1833; Republican; Methodist preferred; owns 7 acres of land, valued at $1,000; held the office of Con- stable for 14 years ; Mr. Hess went across the Plains to California in 1850; name of wife was Mary E. Walradd, born in the State of New York, on the 15th of Febru- ary, 1826; married on Feb. 13, 1843; have had four children ; only one living, George W., born Nov. 9, 1848. HESS JEREMIAH, Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Utica; born in Clairmont Co., Ohio, on the 23d of December, 1818 ; came to this Co. in 1833 ; Republican ; Metho- dist; owns 340 acres of land, valued at $21,000; Mr. Hess is one of the first set- tlers of this township ; has held the offices of Road Commissioner and Collector; name of wife was Laura Stephens, born in Genoa, N. Y., March 27, 1819 ; married on the 20th of September, 1844; have had three children, Alice, Pruella, and Frances. Higby H. W. druggist ; Utica ; 3. Higgins L. laborer; Utica. Hight T. L. painter ; Utica. Hixon Wm. laborer ; Utica. Holcmaun Jno. hardware mer. ; Utica ; %. Holland J. M. con. cement works ; Utica ; 1%. Hughes Michael, laborer; Utica. Hughes P. laborer ; Utica. RWIN E. R. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Utica. I Irwin L. R. laborer; Utica; 1. Isham Jas. cooper ; Utica. JAMISON THOS. farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Utica; 10. KERN A. G. tenant farmer; P.O.Ot- tawa. Kelley Jno. shoemaker ; Utica. Kelley Owen, shoemaker; Utica. Kemp A. P. laborer ; Utica. Kingsley Albert, laborer ; Utica. Kinzer Jose, rents farm ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Utica. L AMAY JAS. laborer ; Utica. Larabee M. laborer ; Utica. Lee D. F. tenant farm ; Sec.8 ; P. O. Utica; %. Leonard F. A. clerking ; Utica. LEONARD JUiO. Renter on S. D. Cole's land; Seel; P. O. Utica; born in Ireland, June 24,1833; came to this Co. in 1837; Democrat^ Catholic; value of property $1,000; name of wife was Ellen Clear, born in Ireland in 1832; married Jan. 14, 1855; have had nine children, seven living, Anna, Michael, Vincent, Sarah, James, Kate, Thomas, Nettie, and Maggie. Leonard Martin, merchant ; Utica. Litke A. laborer ; Utica. Litke F. tenant farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Utica. Lyle Jno. tenant farmer ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Utica. Lynch Dennis, merchant; Utica; 2. Lynch Thomas, laborer ; Utica. M cCABE JAMES, laborer; Utica. McCabe M. blind, lives with brother ; Utica. McCauslin Wm. laborer ; Utica. McCORMICK JJICH. M. Laborer, P. O. Utica; born in N. Y, July 28, 1844; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Democrat ; Lib- eral; was a soldier in the 104th I. V. I.; served three years ; was wounded at the battle of Peedee River ; name of wife was Lauretta L. Gordon, born in 111., Jan. 12, 1850; married Oct. 11, 1868; have had four children, two living, Katy, born Feb. 20, 1874; Willie, Jan. 17, 1876; Lillie, died Aug. 3, 1870; Carrie, died Sept. 8, 1872. McGuire John, clerk ; Utica. McGee Wm. laborer ; Utica. Madison Jas. Sec. 15 ; P. O. Utica. Manly Pat. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Utica ; 2. Manley Thos. farmer ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Utica ; %. Marshall George, laborer ; Utica. Meehan M. laborer; Utica. Meehan Wm. laborer ; Utica. Michant T. renter ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Utica. Minifee Wm. laborer; Utica. Mitchell Wm. Sec. 15; P. O. Utica. Monniot Henry J. Sec. 23 ; P. O. Ottawa. Moss Chas. station agent;' Utica. Mottag H. Sec. 24; P. O. Utica; 80 acs. ; 5. Moyer David, laborer; Utica. Murphy Ed. laborer ; Utica. Murphy M. laborer ; Utica. N EARY B. laborer; Utica. Neary Ed., Sr.,farmer ; Sec. 11; P.O. Utica; 4. Neary Ed., Jr., farmer; Sec.l6;P.O. Utica; 2. UTEARY JAMES, Student, lives with his father on Sec. 11; P. O. Utica.; born in this Co., Nov. 11, 1854; Catholic; Mr. Neary for the last five years has attended the Seminary of Our Lady of Angels, Ni- agara Co , N. Y. ; has held the office of Collector of Utica Tp. ; is correspondent of the Ottawa Free Trader, and N. Y. Free- man's Journal. Neary John, laborer ; Utica. Neary Luke, farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Utica; 12. 460 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Nenmeyer Lucas, rents of Buel ; Utica. Niccum T. C. Shoemaker; Utica. Nichols Frank, laborer; Utica. Noon Patrick, laborer; Utica. Norton Jacob, laborer ; Utica. O'CONNOR M. rents farm; Sec. 5; P. O. Utica. O'Connor Morris, lives with father; Sec. 1; P. O. Ottawa. O'Connor Timothy, lives with father; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Ottawa. O'COXXOR JOHX, Farmer; Seel; P. O. Ottawa; born in Ireland; came to this Co. in 1854; Democrat; Catholic; owns 160 acres, valued at $ 10,400; wife was Catharine Mulomhill, born in Ireland ; married in Nov., 1848; have had five chil- ' dren, four living ; Timothy, born Dec. 9, 1853 ; Bridget, Aus;. 20, 1857, died Nov., 1861 ; Anna, Dec. 10, 1855; Mary, Sept. 20, 1861 ; Morris, Feb. 20, 1855. O'Sullivan John, clerk; Utica. O'Sullivan T. merchant; Utica; 2. Owens Jacob, laborer ; Utica. Owens Jose, rents farm; Sec. 2; P. O. Utica. TDERRIN C. C. wagon-maker; Utica; 1. Pierce Fred, stone mason ; Utica. Pierce I. farm laborer ; P. O. Ottawa. Powderly John, laborer ; Utica. Prentice A. R. engineer ; Utica. Prentice J. W. hotel-keeper ; Utica. Prentice Marcus, hotel-keeper; Utica; 1%. Prentice P. S. engineer; Utica; %. REHILL MICHAEL, works at File Works. Retz E. L. renter; Sec. 26; P.O. Utica. Rhodes Samuei,farmer ; Sec.ll ;P.O.Utica ;10. Robbins Frank, laborer ; Utica. Robbins L. laborer; Utica. Robinson Win. physician ; Utica. Rogers J. P. farm; Sec 12; P. O. Ottawa; 10. Ruger J. B. farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Ottawa; 3. Ruger Silas, farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Ottawa. Russell David, an old gentleman living with his daughter, Mrs. M. Prentice ; Utica. Russell James, laborer ; Utica. SCHEMERHORN, WILLIAM H. la- borer; Utica. Schlumboahin H. rents farm ; Sec 9 ; P. O. Utica. Schmieding H. ten. farm ; Sec. 3 ; P.O. Utica. Sharon Patrick, laborer; Utica. Sheehy Patrick ; laborer ; Utica. SOUIOXS W3I.J. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Utica; born in K}\, Sept. 26, 1833; came to this Co. in 1837 ; Democrat ; Lib- eral ; owns 160 acres land, value $7,000 ; is one of the early settlers of this Tp., having lived here since 1838 ; has held the office of Road Com. twelve years, also Assessor six years and Collector one ; name of wife was" Harriet Climpson, born in Sussex, Eng., June 8, 1838; married Dec. 25, 1863; three children, William O, born Nov. 4, 1864; Walter M., Oct. 15, 1868; Jennie, Jan. 11, 1870. SMITH E. D. Blacksmith ; Utica ; born in Mich., Aug. 7, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1845 ; Republican ; Methodist Preferred ; one of the old settlers in this part of the Co.; enlisted in Ottawa,1864,in Houteling's Battery, 1st Artillery ; name of wife was Angeline Gorbeit, born in LaSalle Co. in 1838; seven children. Smith W.A. farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Ottawa; 5. Snyder H. laborer; Utica. Spalding G. H., Sec. 2; P.O. Prairie Centre; 240 acres. Staats J. R. carpenter ; Utica. Staak W. rents farm ; Sec. 3 ; P.O. Utica. Stanton Thomas, laborer ; Utica. Stevenson Wm. laborer ; Utica. Stewart Wm. laborer ; Utica. Strobil J. farmer ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Utica ; 5. Strown J. N. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Utica; 12. Sulcberger P. renter ; Sec. 23 ; P.O. Ottawa. Sweet M. P. laborer ; LaSalle. TATE ALONZO, rents farm; Sec. 2; P. O. Utica. Taylor E. E. merchant ; Utica ; %. Tool John, laborer ; Utica. Twohy John, laborer ; Utica. T 7EEDER ALLEN, engineer; Utica. Veeder D. E. carpenter ; Utica. Van Geiser, farm laborer ; Utica. w ALCH M. laborer; Utica. White George, laborer ; Utica. White Wm. foreman of sewer pipe and drain tile; Utica; 3^- Wilson Reason, laborer ; Utica. Wood Moses, rents farm ; Sec. 8 ; P.O. Utica. Woodbury Charles, laborer ; Utica, Wolf Wm. farm hand; P.O. Ottawa. S&Cfrl&tfZy SHERIDAN MISSION TOWNSHIP. 463 UTICA BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Berry Geo, H, Livery and Feed Stable; firm of Follett & Martin. Hrigf/8 James, Agent Phoenix Insurance Company and Anchor Line. Clark Jas. & Son, Manufacturers of Sewer Pipe and Drain Tile. Culver TIlOS. F, Carpenter. Fitzgerald Fdmond, Harness Maker and Dealer in Agricultural Implements. Fredenburgh J, H* Proprietor Hotel. Gilbert H. S. Planing Mill, and Dealer in Lumber and Grain. Higby & Briggs, Old Reliable Drug House, Established 1860; Dealers in Drugs, Patent Medicines, Oils and Paint, Putty, Glass, Dye- Stuffs, Perfumery, Toilet Articles, Hair Oils, Books, Stationery, Wall- Paper, Picture Frames, Cords, Tas- sels, Razors, Pocket Cutlery, Spec- tacles, Stereoscopes and Views, Albums, etc.; Tobacco and Cigars, Good Wines and Liquors; Pre- scriptions carefully filled; call and see us; Clark's new block. Smith F. D. Blacksmith. MISSION TOWNSHIP. ABEL JNO. B. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Sheridan ; 5. Adams W. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Sheridan; 5. Anderson E. agriculturist; P. O. Sheridan; 1. Anderson N. farm ; Sec. 33 , P. O. Norway ; 3. Anderson Ole S. farm ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Norway. Anderson Oliver F. carpenter ; P. O. Norway. Anfinson A. farm; S. 34; P. O. Norway; 40. Anfinson D. rents farm ; S. 24 ; P. O. Newark. Angevine Geo. laborer; P. O. Sheridan. Angevine P. C. retired farmer ; P. O .Sheri- dan; %%. Armson D. farmer ; P. O. Norway. Armson P. farmer ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Norway. ARMSTRONG JOHN S. Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Sheridan; born in Summer- set Co., Penn., May 29, 1810; came to this State in 1829; came to this Co. in 1831; "Cooper;" owns 500 acres of land in the home farm (other lands not given), valued at $75,000. Mr. A. moved on the farm where he now resides in 1834. Mr. A. was too old to go to the front, but assisted to furnish substitutes from his ample means; is Treasurer of the State Grange ; married Miss Margaret Trumbo, of Ohio, Jan. 1, 1834 ; six children living, Elsey (wife of H. K. Parr), Abram T., Jo- sephine (wife of L. E. Parr), Joseph A., Beem M. and Fannie B. Armstrong J. farm ; S. 10 ; P. O. Norway ; 10. 27 AVERULL, CHAS. A. Hotel Keeper; Sheridan; born in N. Y., Oct. 3, 1836; came to this Co. in 1861; Republican; Advent ; was in 14th N. Y. Vol., Co. D, three years ; also in 138th 111. Vol. 100-day service. Maiden name of wife was Eliza Cooley, born in LaSalle Co., May 21, 1849; married Aug. 29, 1869. B ACORN FRED, engineer; Sheridan. Barber E. carpenter ; Sheridan. Barber F. M. farmer ; P. O. Sheridan ; 1. Barber Henry D. clerk ; Sheridan. Barber M. rents farm ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Sheri- dan; 1%. BARBER S. D. Retired Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Sheridan; born in Sullivan Co., East Tennessee, April 11, 1804; came to this Co. in 1834; Republican; owns 206 acres of land. . Mr. Barber being too old to enlist in the late war, sent four sons and supported the cause in every way ; came to his place when it was all wild lands, and not over four houses in sight. Shabbona informed the settlers that the Winnebago Indians were out, and Mr. B. went afoot and notified the settlers on south side of the Grove. They met to plan defences, but the Indians did not come into their neighborhood. Married Betsey Neff, of Washington Co., N. Y., in Franklin Co., Ind., 1825, where they lived nine years; have had 17 children, 7 girls and 10 boys. 464 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Barnard N. P. farm ; S. 2 ; P. O. Sheridan ; 8. BARR JOHN, Justice of the Peace and Notary Public ; Sheridan ; born in N. Y. City, Sept. 11, 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Republican ; Liberal ; value of prop- erty, $1,500 ; held the office of Town Clerk for three years; also has been Collector one year ; was in Co. G, 104th Reg. 111. Vol. Barrows H. D. carpenter ; Sheridan ; %. Bastian Chas. laborer; Sheridan. Beardsley Clayton, drayman; Sheridan; 1. Beardsley Ed. farmer and stock raiser ; P. O. Sheridan; 6. Beaubien Oliver M., P. O. Sheridan. Beaubien Soliston, veterinary surgeon and dealer in horses; Sheridan; 1. Beldin Chas. farmer ; P. O. Sheridan ; %. Beldin David, farmer ; P. O. Sheridan. Beldin Marcus E. blacksmith ; Sheridan. Berkland P. C. gen'l merchant ; Sheridan ; 2. Berga Chas. D. jeweler; Sheridan. Biddalph Geo. G. grain dealer ; Millington. Blanchard C. D. foundry ; Sheridan. BLAJfCHARD MELTON E. Phy- sician and Surgeon ; Norway ; born in La- SalleCo. Sept. 31, 1850; Democrat; Lib- eral; Dr. Blanchard is a graduate of Eclectic College, Cincinnati, Ohio ; maiden name of wife was Ella M. Bartlett, born in Red Wing, Minn., Nov. 16, 1858; married Nov. 7, 1874 ; have one child, Emily Flor- ence, born Aug. 15, 1875. BORCHSENIUS CHAS. J. Mer- chant ; Norway ; born in Denmark, April 13, 1836 ; came to America in 1854, and to this Co. in 1864 ; has held the office of Post-master for ten years; has been en- gaged in the business of General Mer- chandise for thirteen years, doing an ex- tensive trade of about $120,000 a year; maiden name of wife was Maria Schlam- busch, born in Norway in 1837 ; married May 5, 1860 ; have had seven children, five living, Otto, born April 14, 1861 ; Helene, in 1863; George, in 1865; Anton, in 1868; Maria, in 1874. BO WEN FRANCIS, Farmer; Sees. 10 and 15 ; P. O. Sheridan ; born in Troy- N. Y., 1842; came to this Co. in 1862; Re, publican; owns 860 acres of land. Mr. Bowen married Mias Eva C. Verbeck, daughter of Henry and J. O. Verbeck; among the first settlers of Mis- sion in 1867 ; have one child, L. F. Bowen ; Mr. B. is serving his third term as Super- visor ; has one of the best locations for raising stock in the town of Mission. Bower R. W. physician; Sheridan; 1. Breaker N. A. shoemaker ; Sheridan. Brewick Henry, Sec. 25 ; P. O. Norway. BREWICK JOHN H. Works for uncle; Sec. 25; P. O. Norway; born in LaSalle Co., Oct. 16, 1855; Republican; Methodist ; is a son of Henry Brewick, an old settler ; holds the office of Path-master. Brewick Ole P. Sec. 25; P. O. Norway. BREWICK OSCAR, Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Norway; born in Norway, Nov., 28, 1842 ; came to this Co. 1861 ; Republi- can; Lutheran; owns 135 acres of land, value $10,000. Mr. Brewick visited his native country in 1872, and remained six months ; maiden name of wife was Miss Betsy Turtle, born in LaSalle Co., June 17, 1837 ; her father was one of the oldest set- tlers in the town of Mission ; Mrs. Brewick had two children by former marriage, Lewis O. Tyler and Osman Tyler, and five children by last marriage, Daniel O., born Sept. 2, 1866; Liva M. J., Oct. 12, 1868; Obed A., Dec. 22, 1870; Oscar B., March 23, 1872 (died April 23, 1872) ; Gerherd V. Sept. 28, 1874. Brimhall H. J. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Mill- ington ; 8. BROWN ROBERT D. Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Newark, Kendall Co. ; born in Hamilton Co., O., July 1, 1819; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; owns 162 acres land, valued at $6,500 ; Mr. B. was too old to enlist in the late war, but his son, Wm. F., went in Co. F, 36th I. V. I., at the first call, and served till honorably discharged ; Mr. B. has devoted his atten- tion to the farm, which is very productive ; was married to Jane E. Holbrook, of Rolla, N. O, in 1839, who, living to see all their children married, in honorable posi- tions, died April 1, 1876; had five chil- dren, John W., Mary Elizabeth, Wm. F., Nancy L. and Frances Emily. Brown S. L. physician ; Sheridan. CADWALADER R. H. R. R. agent; Sheridan. Cameron Jos. laborer ; P. O. Sheridan. Charlsun H. farm; Sec. 27; P.O. Norway; 1. Christiansen P. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Sher- idan; 40. Cleveland Geo. farmer ; P. O. Sheridan. Cleveland J. rents farm; P. O. Sheridan; %. Cleveland Wm. farmer ; P. O. Sheridan. Cordright Chas. farmer; P. O. Sheridan; 1. Courtright C. farm ; Sec.36 ; P. O. Newark ; 1. Cothrin David, laborer ; Sheridan. AVID C. A. doctor ; Sheridan ; 10. D Day H. farmer ; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Newark ; 2%. BOEDER JACOB. Retired; Sheri- dan ; born in France, Nov. 9, 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1844; Republican; Metho- dist; maiden name of wife was Louisa Dolder, born in France ; married in 1850. Dueland L. farmer; Sec.32; P.O. Norway; 3. EDWARDS GEO. F. harness maker; Norway. Erwin H. S. meat market; j Sheridan. MISSION TOWNSHIP. 465 T7LETCHER J. F. carpenter; Sheridan. FOWLER ALBERT, Farmer; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Newark ; born in La Salle Co. in 1848; Democrat; owns interest in an undivided estate; son of Jonathan and Sarah Fowler ; was born and has lived on the farm he now occupies, and has always attended to farming, his parents being among the eldest settlers ; Mr. F.'s father died in 1850; married Frances Lewis, daughter of Samuel M. and Louisa Lewis, ofManlius, LaSalle Co., March 11, 1873; have two children, Chas. M. (deceased), and Edith M. Fowler Colvin, rents farm ; Sec. 14. Fowler E. S. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Sheridan. Fowler Jonathan, rents farm ; Sheridan; 1. FOWLER MIL-TON, Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Newark; born in Merrimac Co., N.H., Aug. 7, 1814: came to this Co. in 1842; Democrat; owns 450 acres of land; Mr. F. has always devoted his attention to agriculture, never allow- ing his name to be used in politics ; com- ing to his place when all wild prairie, and at that time people thinking it haz- ardous to take up prairie lands so far from timber, has now one of the nicest farms in the Co.; married Hannah Phillips, of Erie Co., Penn., in 1849 ; have had nine chil- dren; seven living, Calvin, Sylvanus, Orville and Olive (twins), Emma, Willie and Delia; Mr. F. is one of Mission's staunchest citizens, and is now reaping the reward of early toil, his son conduct- ing the farm. Fowler O. rents farm ; P. O. Sheridan ; %. Fowler S. rents farm; P. O. Sheridan; 1. Fread Absalom, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Sheridan ; 7. Fread Albert, farm ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Sheri- dan ; 1%. Fread B. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Sheridan; 10. Fread M. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Sheridan ; 2. Fread P. farmer; P. O. Sheridan. Freeman J. S. lumber mercht ; Sheridan ; 2%. French A. rents farm; P. O. Sheridan. /"GARDNER W. painter; Sheridan. Gates L. W. wood workman at machine shops; Sheridan; %■ Goodier A. J. school teacher ; Sheridan. Graves R. E. laborer ; Sheridan. Gray M. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Sheridan; 5. HAYER C. F. speculator in stock and dealer in agr'l imp's; Sheridan; 1. HAMILTON F. Y. Principal of Pub- lic Schools ; Sheridan ; born in Union Co. O., Dec. 27, 1852; came to this Co. in 1873; Republican; Methodist; maiden name of wife was Emma J. Cone, born in Fulton Co. O., Sept. 15,1853 ; married Aug. 10, 1875 ; Mr. Hamilton is a graduate of Adrian College ; graduated in 1874 ; Mrs. H. is also a member of same college. Hanson H. shoemaker ; Norway. Hanson Jno. M. shoemaker ; Norway. Hanson Ole, farm ; Sec.27 ; P.O. Norway ; 50. Having Albert C. carpenter ; Sheridan. Heavenhill Anson; farm; P.O. Sheridan; )£. Heavenhill Cyrus, farmer ; Sec. 13 ; 5. Heavenhill F.farm ; Sec.12 ; P.O. Newark ; 10. Heavenhill H.farm; Sec.12; P.O. Newark; 3. HeavenhillMarshall,farm ; S.12;P.O. Newark. Heavenhill Morgan, farmer ; P. O. Newark. Heavenhill Walter, farm ; P.O. Newark ; %. Henderson Geo. rents farm ; P.O. Newark. Hose J. M. hardware ; Sheridan ; 2%. Hoff A. F. druggist; Norway; 1. Hughes Thos. moulder ; Sheridan. Huss Jacob B. harness-maker ; Sheridan ; %. I NGLES C. E. farmer; P. O. Sheridan. Ingles Dan. farmer; P. O. Sheridan. Ingles Jacob, farmer ; P. O. Norway. INGLES J AS. Veterinary Surgeon; Norway ; born in Dearborn Co., Ind., July 11, 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Inde- pendent; Lutheran preferred; value of property $700 ; holds the office of Justice of the Peace. Ingles Jno. farm; Sec. 20; P.O. Sheridan; 1. Ingles Peter, farmer ; P. O. Sheridan. Ingles R. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Sheridan; 2. Ingles Thos. farmer; P. O. Sheridan. JACOBSON JACOB, laborer; P. O. Sheri- dan. JACKSON JOS. Retired; Sec. 25; P. O. Millington ; born in Fayette Co., Pa., Jan. 5, 1825 ; came to this Co. in 1836 ; Re- publican ; Liberal ; owns 237 acres of land ; maiden name of wife was Barbara Trumbo, born in Ohio, in 1829 ; married, Oct., 1855 ; have had four children, two living. JENNINGS JAS. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Sheridan; born in Alleghany Co., N. Y., March, 1840 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Republican ; ^owns 80 acres of land ; Mr. J. was "one of the first to vol- unteer in the late rebellion, and served four years and three months, with honor, in Co. K, of the 20th I. V. I. ; was taken prisoner in the fight near Atlanta, Ga., the day Gen. McPherson was killed, and was confined in the prison pens of Anderson- ville, Saulsbury and Florence, but managed to escape after three attempts; married Hattie Jane Rowe, Feb. 22, 1866; two children, Bell Anna and Edith Juliette. Johnson C. R.farm; S. 14; P.O. Sheridan; 8. Johnson H. B. farm ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Norway. 466 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Johnson Jonas, laborer ; P. O. Norway. K ASSON E. rents farm ; P. O. Newark. KEY SIMEON C. Railroading; P.O. Sheridan ; born in Grant Co., Ind., March 19, 1846; came to this state in 1869, and Co. in 1873 ; Republican ; Mr. K. was of the first to volunteer in the late rebellion, going out in Co. G, of the 29th Ind. Vol. Inf., and served with honor for four years and three months; participated in the battles of Shiloh, Stone River and Chicka- mauga, and siege of Corinth, marching the round trip with Gen. Buell from Louis- ville, Ky., to Battle Creek, Tenn., and re- turn, going through all the campaigns of the Southwest, serving till honorably dis- charged at the close of the war; married Miss Elizabeth Ann Fury, daughter of J. M. and E. Fury, of Grundy Co., 111. ; one child, James M. Kirk Thos. tinsmith ; Sheridan. Knickerbocker L.stock raiser; P.O.Sheridan. Knickerbocker M.J. hardware ;Sheridan ; 2%. Knickerbocker Nelson, restaurant ; Sheridan. Knight A. H. farmer; P. O. Sheridan; 6. Kohn Jno. laborer on R. R. ; Sheridan. L AMKIN W. O. rents farm ; P. O. Sher- idan. Langley G.L. works in warehouse ; Sheridan. Larson Samuel, Sec. 24 ; P. O. Norway. Law Dan, farmer; 1. LAW MORRIS, Farmer; P. O. Sher- idan; born in Erie Co., Penn., on April 18, 1844; came to this Co. in 1870; Re- publican; Universalist ; value of prop- erty, $3,000 ; has held the office of Assessor and Police Magistrate ; was in 8th I. V. C, Co. I ; has travelled all through the Rocky Mountains, and worked on the Union Pacific R. R. from North Platte to Prom- ontory Point ; was in the oil regions two years ; maiden name of wife, Henrietta L. Rone, youngest daughter of Alexander Rone, one of the oldest settlers of this Tp., born Feb. 16, 1845 ; married Aug. 21, 1872 ; have two children, George A., born Aug. 23, 1873; Freddie H., Nov. 10, 1876. Lazamby Edward, laborer. LESTER LEMUEL,Retired Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O.Sheridan; born in Berkshire Co., Mass., 1812 ; came to this Co. in 1836 ; Republican; Baptist; owns 100 acres land; Mr. L.'s place is for sale, and one mile north of Sheridan it runs to Fox River, giving a splendid chance for stock; is well fenced with Osage ; has about twenty acres of timber, making a protection from North storms, with house, barn, orchard, etc., in good condition; there being no Baptist Church organization at the time of his settling, Mr. L. attended at Newark, and has since married Betsey Townsend, of Plymouth Co., Mass., 1838, who died in 1870; Mr. L.'s father and mother came to this Co. with him in 1836 ; Stewart L. died in 1859, aged 86; Lucy Paine, his wife, died in 1845, aged 67. Longle Geo. laborer. MARCUS WM. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Norway; 5. McClarey T. carpenter; P. O. Sheridan; %. McGrew J. P. laborer ; Sheridan. McMath J. B. farm ; S. 36 ; P.O.Millington ; 1. McMath S. farm ; Sec.36 ; P.O.Millington ; 15. Mason A. farm ; Sec. 16 ; P.O. Sheridan ; 2%. Mason Daniel, farmer; P. O. Sheridan. MASON FRANK, Manufacturer and Dealer in Harness; Sheridan; born in Grundy Co., 111., Oct. 11, 1855; came to this Co. in 1873; Republican; Liberal; value of property, $1,500. Mason Frank, farmer ; P. O. Sheridan ; 1. MASON JACOR, Retired Farmer; P. O. Sheridan ; born in Fayette Co., Penn., June 22, 1809 ; came to this Co. in 1843 ; Democrat; Presbyterian; owns 132 acres; Mr. Mason has lived on the same since 1843; the first election was held at J. Abie's, the voting was done by word; had to go to Ottawa for gro- ceries, to Chicago to market his produce with teams, the nearest market; Mr. M. still has the mark of the sickle on his hands from reaping; married Charlotte Dart, of Dearborn Co., Ind., Aug. 28, 1833 ; have had sixteen children, eleven living, (two pair twins, of which three are living), Sarah E., James D., Eliza M., Harriet E., Caroline L., Susannah, Margaret, Jacob K. and Daniel H. (twins), George W., Frances B. Mason Jacob K. farmer ; J^. Mason Joseph, farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Nor- way; 30. Mason Lewis, farmer; P. O. Norway; 1. Milter D. grain dealer; Sheridan; 2. Miller Jno. H. farmer ; P.O. Sheridan. MILLER PETER, Retired Farmer; Sheridan; born in Ross Co., O., Sept. 5, 1802 ; came to this Co. in 1832 ; Republican ; Methodist; owns 600 acres land; he built the third house in the town of Mission ; there was but one small store in Ottawa at that time where they could obtain groceries ; had to market his farm produce in Chicago; never missed raising a good crop of corn on his farm when he worked the crop; lived on the same place till 1875; never would allow his Jname to be used in politics, but was one of the supporters of Mission in the late war; married Harriet Holderman, of Ross Co., Ohio, in Marion Co., Dec. 16 N 1827 ; one son, Dyson, now in Sheridan. Miller W. B. renter; P.O, Sheridan; 1%. MISSION TOWNSHIP. 467 Minnegus Joseph, stock dealer; Sheridan; 3. Moreland Win. P. laborer; Sheridan. NELSON CHARLES, farmer; P. O. Norway. Nelson John, wagon-maker ; Norway. Nelson N., Jr. farm; S. 33; P.O. Norway; 8. Nelson P.O. farm ; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Sheridan ; 7. Nelson P. farm; Sec. 22; P.O. Norway; 10. Newton George, renter ; P.O. Sheridan ; 1. NIESEN EAIJR1EY G. R. Mer- chant ; Norway ; born in Bergen, Norway, July 31,1839; came to this Co. in 1862; Republican ; Lutheran ; was 2nd Lieut, in navy, being on vessel "Freia;" maiden name of wife was Sophia Schlaubusch, born in Vass, Norway, Sept. 28, 1842; married Aug. 24, 1868; four children, Nelse, born May 14, 1869 ; Sina, March 2, 1871 ; Alma, Jan. 31, 1873 ; Frances, Jan. 29, 1876. Norby O. farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Norway; 8. North J. M. farm ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Sheridan ; 8. OAKS OLE, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Nor- way; 1. O'Brien CM. farm ; Sec. 12 ; P.O. Newark ; 5. Olson S. blacksmith ; Norway. OMUNDSEX HANS, Farmer; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Norway ; born in Norway, Dec. 1, 1815 ; came to this Co. in 1847 ; Repub- lican ; Lutheran ; owns 198 acres of land, value $10,000 ; maiden name of wife was Martha Nelson, born in Norway in 1814, married in 1848; Mrs. Nelson had six children by former marriage ; four were in the army and two were killed; Mr. Omundsen has three children, Lars, born July, 1850; Isabel, July, 1854, now Mrs. Richardson; Omund, Oct. 1, 1856. Osmund H. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Newark. Osmund Henry, lives with his father; Sec. 24; P.O. Newark. OSMUJfD HERMAN, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Newark ; born in Norway, March 25, 1818 ; came to this Co. in 1838 ; Repub- lican; Lutheran; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000 ; maiden name of wife was Sarah Holgeson, born in Norway, March 31, 1818 ; married Oct. 28, 1848 ; have had five children, four living ; Osmund, born April 22, 1855; Henry, Oct. 28, 1856; Peter, May 31, 1858; Letta, Oct. 28, 1850. Osmundsen Henry, farmer ; P. O. Norway. Osmundsen M. lives with father; Sec. 27; P. O. Norway. Osmundsen O. H. farmer; P. O. Norway. Osmundsen O. farm ; Sec.33 ; P.O.Norway ;3. Osmundsen Osmund L. farm; Sec. 27; P. O. Norway ; 10. Osmundsen Osman, lives with his father ; Sec. 21; P.O.Norway. PAULSEN OLE, farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Norway. Peterson Ole, Sec. 26; P. O. Norway. Perkins Edward, laborer ; P. O. Newark. PETERSON JACOR, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Norway; born in Norway, in 1804; came to this Co. in 1837; Republi- can; Lutheran; owns 114 acres of land, valued at $6,840; has one child, Peter j'. Peterson. Peterson Peter J. farmer; Sec. 34; 7. Peterson S. farmer; Sec.29; P.O.Norway; 2. Phillips Carsey, renter; P. O. Newark; 1. Phillip Jno. farm ; Sec.36 ; P. O. Millington. Phillips T. J. farm; S.13; P. O. Newark; 25. Pooler C. E. butcher and dealer in stock ; Sheridan. QUAM OLE A. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Norway; 50. Quam J. A. merchant ; Sheridan ; 2%. QUAM JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Norway; born in Norway, April 6, 1838, came to this Co. in 1842; Republican; Lutheran ; owns 173 acres of land, valued at $10,400; maiden name of wife was Thea H. Schlaubusch, born in Norway, March 8, 1841 ; married Aug. 16, 1865 ; six children, five of them boys. RASMUSSON JONAS, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O.Norway; 4. Rasmusson Jno. J. shoemaker ; Sheridan. Rasmusson Rasmus, farm ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Norway. RICE MADISON A. Foundryman; Sheridan; born in Hamilton City, Can., Oct. 16, 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1871 ; Republican; Methodist Episcopal; Mr. Rice is a local Elder of the Rock River Conference; maiden name of wife was Hannah V. Pierce, born in La Salle Co., March 8, 1845; married Jan. 17, 1867; have had five children, four still living ; Fletcher Fuller, born in Malugin's Grove Lee Co., 111., Dec. 9, 1867; Hettie L. A.j in Milledgeville, Carrol Co., 111., Aug. 21, 1869 ; Luther Ottaway, in Leland, 111., Oct. 27, 1871 ; Martin Luther, in Leland, July 9, 1873 ; Frederic Talmage, in Leland,Nov. 9, 1875. . Richardson J. W. associate editor News Let- ter; P. O. Sheridan. Robinson Delos, Postmaster Sheridan. Robinson Eli, retired; P.O. Sheridan; 3. Robertson Amos, painter; Sheridan; %. Robertson W. H. retired minister; P. O. Sheridan ; 10. Rohne A. D. retired merchant; Sheridan; 3. Rood A. S. laborer; Sec. 14; P. O. Norway. Rood L. W. farmer; Sec.4; P.O.Sheridan; 5. ROOD MARY E. Farmer; Sec. 3 P. O. Sheridan; born in Mass. ; daughter 468 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY! of Charles and Mary E. Wyman nee Balch ; came to this Co. in 1848 ; Metho- dist; owns 280 acres land; married to L. H. Rood, Sept. 8, 1853; her husband, the late L. H. Rood, was one of Mission's most prominent men, and one of the earliest settlers ; he held the office of Justice of the Peace, this Tp., for a long time, with honor to the office ; he also ran for Representative, but was defeated on account of religious views ; Mrs. Rood was sent out as a teacher under the American Board of Education, filling that position with honor for five years ; has six children, four living, Levi W., Grace Whiddon, Benjamin B., and Julia E. ROOD MRS. P. R. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Sheridan ; born in Ottawa, June 27, 1828 ; owns estate of 125J acres of land, married to the late A. J. Rood, July 4, 1849, at Newark (then in La Salle Co.), who died Nov. 20, 1862; she has resided on this place ever since; her parents were living on what is now known as Big Grove when the Blaek Hawk war broke out, and had to leave their home and go to the fort at Ottawa ; after getting a mile away, they could see the Indians go- ing to the house ; has an Indian boy left by them at that time ; Mrs. Rood having her arm broken in her youth, her father had to set it, as there was no doctor nearer than Peoria or Chicago ; had five children, four living, John W., Lewis C, Mary E., and Edward B. ROSAXQUIST ABRAHAM C. Blacksmith and Wagon-maker ; Norway ; born in Sweden, Aug. 27, 1824; Republi- can; Methodist; maiden name of wife was Laura Anderson, born in Sweden, July 16, 1827 ; married Sept. 2, 1855 ; have three children, William, born Oct. 6, 1859 ; Frank Albert, Sept. 26, 1856; Abraham Laruns, Nov. 13, 1866. Rowe A. farmer; Sec. 28; P.O.'Sheridan; 25. ROWE EDWARD M. Retired; Sheridan; born in N. Y. city, Dec. 20, ; came to this Co. in 1837 ; Republi- can; Methodist; owns 450 acres of land; has held the office of Road Commissioner ; maiden name of wife was Juliette E. Williams, born in Tioga Co., N. Y., Aug. 18, 1817 ; married, March, 1842 ; have had six children, two living, Harriet J., now Mrs. Jennings, born in 1847, and John E. Rowe, July 22, 1853. Rowe E.M.,Sr.,farm ; S.ll ; P.O.Sheridan ; 40. Rowe Jas. L. farmer ; P. O. Norway. Rowe J. M. farmer; Sec.5; P.O. Sheridan; 7. Rowe Jno. E. liveryman ; Sheridan ; 2}>£. Rowe R. real estate; Sec.5; P.O. Sheridan; 5. Rowe S. M., R. R. contractor ; Sheridan ; 5. Rowling Free, rents farm; P. O. Norway; 1 OALISBURY H. furniture; Sheridan. Schlanbusch L. farmer; P. O. Sheridan; %. scheaxritsch Theodore, Merchant; Sheridan; born in Norway, March 20, 1846; came to this Co. in 1864; Democrat; Lutheran; value of property, $3,000; has held the office of Township Collector; was in Co. H, 10th I. V. I.; maiden name of wife was Christina Wil- liamson, born in LaSalle Co., Feb. 19, 1851 ; married Oct. 21, 1868; have one child, George, born Dec. 27, 1869. Sherman A. M. farm; Sec. 4; P. O. Sheridan. Sherman Valisco, farmer; P. O.Sheridan. Smith O. H. laborer ; P. O. Sheridan ; \y 2 . Smith Wm. retired farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Sandwich; 75. SXEEEIXG JAMES H. Renter; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Sheridan ; born in LaSalle Co., March 2, 1845; Democrat; Liberal; value of property, $2,500 ; holds the office of School Director; Mr. Snelling was Principal of the Western Business College, Galesburg, 111., for two years; maiden name of wife was Frances Spradling, born in LaSalle Co., Aug. 11, 1851; married Sept. 15, 1872 ; have two children, Guy H, born Oct. 6, 1873 ; Wm. Roy, Nov. 26, 1875. Solverson H. Sec. 25; P.O. Norway. SPRADEJXG EXOCH, Farmer ; Sec. 21; P. O. Sheridan; born in Tennessee, June 10, 1811 ; came to this Co. in 1841 ; Republican ; Liberal ; owns 700 acres of land ; has held the office of Justice of the Peace; maiden name of wife was Sarah Dart, born in Indiana, May 25, 1817; mar- ried Jan. 1, 1834; have had ten children, five living, Nancy, born Nov. 8, 1834 ; E. John, Jan. 9, 1837 ; James W., Dec. 8, 1838 ; Rachel, April 6, 1841 ; Elizabeth, Dec. 22, 1843 ; Leah Alice, Dec. 26, 1847 ; Frances E., Aug. 11, 1851 ; Sarah A. Allen, Oct. 27, 1855 ; Josephine V., Nov. 12, 1856 ; Luella G., Dec. 4, 1862. SPRADEIXG JAMES W. Renter; Sec.|27;P. O. Norway; born in Franklin Co., Indiana; came to this Co. in 1841; Republican; Liberal; maiden name of wife was Abigail Jane Haynes, born in DeKalb Co., 111., April 12, 1840; married Dec. 27, 1865 ; have four children, Enoch, born Jan. 29, 1867 ; LeRay, June 1, 1871 ; Sarah, Jan. 31, 1875 ; Florence, April 25, 1877. Spradling Levi, farmer ; P. O. Sheridan. Stubergs A. clerk ; Norway. Swarzman John, laborer; P. O. Sheridan. SWIFT JOHX H. Carpenter; Sher- idan ; born in Auburn,N.Y., April 22,1826 ; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; Lib- eral ; was in Co. E, 105th Reg. I. V. I. ; held the office of Second Lieutenant, served 2J^ years; maiden name of wife was Rachel E. Belden, born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., Aug. 12, 1830; married Dec. 14, 1847 ; have three children, Abbie L., born MISSIOK TOWNSHIP. 469 Nov. 25,1848; Fred, Jan. 31, 1853; Carrie, July 23, 1859. TASSELAND NELS, postmaster; Nor- way. Terry E.D. farm; S. 35; P.O. Millington; 10. TERRY WASHINGTON I. Farm- er; Sec. 36; P.O. Newark; born in Ken- dall Co., 111., Sept. 7, 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1868; Republican; Liberal; owns 242 acres, value $13,500; was in Co. H., 52nd I. V. ; discharged on account of dis- ability ; afterwards enlisted in 141st I. V. ; served full time, and then went into 156th I.V. ; Capt. of Co. B; maiden name of wife was Cynthia B. Pierce, born in Mich., Dec. 14, 1842, married Oct, 4, 1866 ; one child, Winthrop, born Dec. 24, 1871. Thompson Andrew, renter ; P.O. Norway. THOMPSON R. General Merchandise Sheridan; born in Norway, Jan. 3, 1838 came to this Co. in 1844; Republican Methodist ; value of property $3,000 ; holds office of Town Clerk ; has held it seven years, and the office of Collector two years ; is a member of the village Board of Trustees; served three years in Co. F, 36th I.V. ; name of wife was Martha John- son, born in 111., Jan. 10, 1848; married Dec. 20, 1867; three children, Olive H., Carrie L. and Barton M. Thompson D. farm; S. 26; P.O. Norway; 3. Thompson Halvor, laborer; P.O. Norway. THOMPSON OEE G. Renter; Sec. 24; P.O. Norway; born in Norway, June 10, 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1850; value of property $800. Thompson T. H. laborer; P. O. Sheridan; 2. Tucker Jacob, farmer ; P.O. Sheridan. Tuttle Jno. C. renter; P.O. Millington; 1. Twait John A. renter ; P.O. Norway ; )£. TYEER IiEWIS E. Farmer; Sec. 22; P.O.Norway; born in this Co., Sept. 23, 1856; Republican; Lutheran; Lewis and his brother Osman owns 297 acres land, value $17,000; is a son of Daniel Tyler, an old settler of this Tp., who died Aug. 21, 1864. " TGLAND KNUD, carpenter; Norway. V ICKS OLE, renter; P. O. Norway. WALSETH CHRIST, carpenter; Nor- way. Walseth John, carpenter; Norway. Warren Eugene, laborer; P.O. Sheridan. Waterwell A. farm ; Sec. 28 ; P.O. Norway; 5. Weibel John, bookkeeper ; Norway. WEtCH S. FRANK, Superintend- ent of Sheridan Manf. Co. ; born in N.Y., Oct. 3, 1845; came to this Co. in 1867; Democrat; Liberal; was in Co. F., 118th N.Y.V., served three years, and helped to take Richmond; maiden name of wife was Addie Thompson; she was born in Ottawa, June 17, 1856 ; two children ; one by former marriage, Mary O, born Jan. 25, 1873. Welsh Patrick, laborer; P. O. Millington. Wemple Nich. boots and shoes ; Sheridan ; 2. Wemple N. A. general mdse ; Sheridan. Williamson R. Sec. 25 ; P. O. Norway. Weston C. F. drug store ; Sheridan ; 6. Weston C. H. drug store ; Sheridan ; 2. WHITE ARE. Carriage and Wagon Maker; Sheridan; born in Burlington Co., N J., April 19, 1850; Republican; Methodist preferred ; came to this Co. in 1869 ; maiden name of wife was Zelica N. Jenks, born in Wisconsin, Nov. 15, 1853 ; married Oct. 1, 1871 ; have two children : Hattie P., born Feb. 6, 1873; Lou M., Oct. 3, 1876. Whitney Nathan, laborer; P. O. Sheridan. Whitmore J. L. carpenter ; P. O. Sheridan ; /£• Whitemore Lorenzo, laborer ; P.O.Sheridan. WHITNEY A. V. Editor Sheridan News Letter; P. O. Sheridan; born in Gauge Co., on May 25, 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1869 ; Republican ; Methodist ; owns village and other property valued at $3,- 500 ; has been a teacher for a large portion of his life; was obliged to retire from teaching on account of ill health; was ad- mitted to the Bar in 1871, since which time he has practiced law and edited pa- per; married Miss Clara E. Coe, of Cleve- land, Ohio, in May, 1867 ; have had three children, Ray A., Blanche Maud, deceased, and Ernest A. Whitney E. W. farm; S. 2; P.O.Sheridan; 6. Widuamm Chas. barber ; Sheridan. Williamson Andrew, renter; P. O. Norway. Williams Benj. E. laborer; P. O. Sheridan. Williamson C. R. farmer; P. O. Norway. WIIXIAMSON KNIJDT, Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Sheridan; born in Norug, Aug. 15, 1808 ; came to this Co. in 1837 ; Republican ; Lutheran ; owns 565 acres of land, valued at $31,000; was one of the committee who built the first church in the town of Mission; maiden name of wife was Julia Anderson, born in Norug, Feb. 18, 1821 ; married March 25, 1843 ; have six children : William, born Oct. 15, 1844; Andrew, Dec. 24, 1847; Nelse, Jan. 8,1849; Christina, Feb. 28, 1852; John, Jan. 8, 1854; Joseph, Dec. 3, 1863. Williamson K. farm; S.26; P.O.Norway; 25. WELEIAMS WIEEIAM, Renter; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Sheridan ; born in La Salle Co., Oct. 15, 1844 ; Republican ; Lutheran ; working his father's farm of 250 acres, valued at $2,000; has held the office of 470 LA SALLE COUNTY DIBEOTOEY: Collector ; maiden name of wife was Isa- bella Lee, born in Kendall Co., 111., Nov. 16, 1852 ; married March 15, 1870 ; bave three children : Gerard A., born Jan. 13, 1871 ; Clarence S., Aug. 10, 1873 ; Ida E., May 30, 1877. Williamson Wm. R. lives with father ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Norway. Williamson Wm., Jr. farm; S.26; P. O. Nor- way; 5. Willis Walter, merchant ; Sheridan ; %. Wilson Gabriel, painter ; P. O. Norway. Wooley L. H. harness maker; P.O.Norway; Worthmen Amos, renter ; P. O. Sheridan. Wright Robt. retired minister; Sheridan; 1. SHERIDAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Averill Chas. A. Hotel. JBarr John, Justice of the Peace, Collecting Agent, and Notary Pub- lic. MaSOfl Frank, Manufacturer of and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Collars, Bridles, &c. Howe John JE. Prop. Sheridan • Livery Stable. Swift Jho. W, Carpenter. Thompson & ScJilanbusch, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, and Gents' Furnishing Goods. White Abe, Manufacturer and Dealer in Carriages and Wagons. Platform Spring Wagons a specialty. Whitney 9 A, V. Editor Sheridan News Letter. NORWAY. Blanchard JH. JE. Physician and Surgeon. JBorcJisenius Chas. J. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Ready-made Clothing, &c. Ingles Jas. Vertinary Surgeon. Nilsen L. G. H. Merchant. Hosanquist A* C. General Black- smithing, and Wagon and Carriage work; also Carriage Painting. SERENA TOWNSHIP. ALAWAY Serena. GEORGE, laborer; P. O. Alaway James, carpenter ; P. 0. Serena. Anderson John C. Serena. Anderson Lare, farmer; P. O. Serena; 2. Armstrong A. T. grain and lumber dealer ; P.O. Serena; 5. Arntzen Fridthal, clerk ; P. O. Serena ; %. Atkins W. laborer ; P. O. Serena. Austin Orin, P. O. Leland. BAKER THOMAS, Sec. 1; P. O. Sheri- dan; 5. BAGIiEY JOSIAH, Farmer; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Serena ; born in Penn., June 6, 1830; came to this Co. in 1843; Republi- can ; owns 90 acres land, valued at $8,000 ; is Assessor, and has held the office of Town Clerk ; enlisted in 1st 111. Light Artillery, Co. C ; served three years ; was in the bat- tles of Stone River and Chickamauga, and all through the Atlantic campaign ; mar- ried Ellen E. Jones, Feb. 10, 1856 ; she was born in Mass., Sept. 7, 1836. Beardsley Chester, rents farm ; P. O. Serena. Beisener George, laborer ; P. O. Serena. Bernard Albert, carpenter; P. O. Serena; %. Bernard Alf. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P.O. Serena; 5. Bernard Amiel. Bernard Gus. farmer ; Sec.5 ; P.O. Serena : 10. SERENA TOWNSHIP. 471 Bernard Henry,farrn ; S.12 ; P.O. Sheridan ; 7. Bernard Henry, rents farm; P. O. Serena. Bernard J. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Serena; 5. Bernard Louis, rents farm; P. O. Sheridan. BLAKE J AS. Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Serena; born in this Co., March 29, 1844; Democrat; owns property to the value of $26,000 ; has been Town Clerk ten years ; married Miss Mary Moore, Dec. 15, 1868 ; she was born in this Co. in 1852; have three children, Laurence May, born July 25, 1871 ; Fannie E., June 26, 1874; Arthur J., July 12, 1876. Bowen Henry,farm; Sec.30; P.O. Serena; .15. Bowen Jno. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Serena. Bradshaw George, rents farm; P. O. Serena. Brendenburg P. farm; S.27; P.O.Serena; 30. Brignon Chas. farm ; Sec. 4; P.O. Leland ; 25. Bngnon Chas. F. farmer; P. O. Leland. Bromley H. blacksmith; P. O. Serena; %• BROWN CHAS. H. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Freedom; born in Trenton Co., N. J., Dec. 14, 1829 ; came to this Co. in 1855; owns property to the value of $18,- 000 ; married Miss Rachel Beem, Aug. 19, 1857 ; she was born in this Co., Sept. 30, 1839 ; have had seven children, Charles E., born Jan. 31, 1859; Sarah M., Oct. 6, 1860; IdaE., March 9, 1862; Bennie B., Jan. 9, 1865 ; Viola E., May 29, 1867 ; Albertie G., Aug. 29, 1870; Rachel E., July 28, 1874. Brown T. rents farm ; P. O. Serena. Brown Rev. T. P. minister United Brethren church; P. O. Serena; %. BUBHAM FREEMAN, Farmer; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Serena ; born in Bradford Co., Pa., Aug. 8, 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1877 ; Republican ; enlisted in Co. C, 22d I. V. I. ; was in the battles of Nashville, Mobile, Vicksburg ; served four years and was honorably discharged. CAMPBELL GEORGE, gardener; P. O. Serena. Chalute Chas. rents farm; P. O. Serena. Christie Adam, rents farm ; P. O. Serena. Christmaun H. rents farm; P.O. Serena; %. Clifford Jno. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Serena ; 3. Clifford M. L. farm ; Sec. 20; P.O. Serena; 4. Clifford Rich, rents farm; P. O. Serena; 3^. Clicknor B. stone-mason ; P. O. Serena ; 1%. Cole Gilbert, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Serena. Cole Phil, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Serena; 10. Cottew Steph.farm; Sec.2; P.O. Sheridan; 1. Coughlin Prosper, druggist; P.O.Serena; %• DEBOLT JOHN W. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O.Serena; 10. Dick P. H. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Serena; 50. Dickey Ira, rents farm ; P. O. Serena. Dolder D. farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Sheridan; 15. Dolder Fred, farm ; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Sheridan ; 3. Dolder Jno. farm ; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Sheridan ; 10. Dolph I. H. farm; Sec. 18; P. O. Freedom. Dolph I. H. farm; Sec. 18; P.O. Harding; 3. Dominy Ezra, farmer; P. O. Serena; 2. DOMINY E. A. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Serena; born in Clinton Co., N. Y, in 1825 ; came to this Co. in 1835 ; owns 200 acres land, value $10,000; Mr. Dominy was one of the first settlers of this town, and has held the office of Treasurer ten years; married Miss Ann Eliza Poole, in Serena, Nov. 23, 1854; she was born in Clinton Co., N. Y., Sept. 23, 1834; have four children, Ellen D., born May 23, 1853 ; Win. Edward, Nov. 26, 1863 ; Eva May, Dec. 28, 1870; Arthur Ezra, Nov. 2, 1874. Dominy L. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Serena; 5. Dondanville D.farm; Sec. 13; P.O.Serena; %. Dondanville L. farmer ; Sec. 14 ; P.O. Serena. Dondanville L., Jr., farmer; P. O. Serena; % DONBANVILEE WALLACE, farmer; Sec. 11; P.O.Serena; born in France, March 30, 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1850; Democrat; Catholic; owns 125 acres land, value $8,756; has been Consta- ble eight years,School Director seven years, Collector one year; married Miss Eliza- beth Sherman, Jan. 31, 1870; she was born in this ^Co., Jan. 14, 1850 ; have had four children, Edward L., born Dec. 23,1870; Caroline L. May 13, 1872; Lenora Ann, Feb. 25, 1874, died July 13, 1874; Mary L., Dec. 4, 1875. Duffy Hugh, Sec. 17; P. O. Serena; 5. Duffy John, farmer; P. O. Serena. Duffy Thos. blacksmith ; P. O. Serena. Dunn P. laborer; P. O. Serena; %. EEL GEORGE, farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Serena; 5. Elwell S. B. farm; Sec. 16; P. O. Serena; 10. ELERDING CHRISTIAN, Farm- er; Sec. 17; P.O.Serena; born in Ger- many, on the 14th of November, 1816; came to this Co. in 1846; Democrat; owns property to the value of $6,500 ; married Eliza E. Sly, on March 9, 1852 ; she was born in Ohio, on the 4th of November, 1851 ; they have had ten children, viz : Beulah E., born Jan. 6, 1853; Win. Ernest, March 27, 1854 ; Louisa, Nov. 16, 1855, died Feb. 17, 1856 ; Georgie A. and Joano (twins), Jan. 6 and 7, 1857; Georgie A. died, aged 3 mos ; Fredric O, Jan.6, 1859 ; Henry H., Nov 4, 1860; Mary J., Oct. 9, 1862 ; Edward A., July 4, 1865 ; Nora T., Dec. 12, 1870 ; Mrs. Elerding's father (Mr. Sly) was born in Ireland, in 1802; he came to this country in 1824, settling in Ohio, where he was married ; he moved to Illinois in 1833, settling on a claim on Somonauk ; he was a man of education, and many attractive personal qualities ; in 472 LA SALLE COUNTY DIEECTOEY: the early part of the Co.'s history he has held various important offices. Elerding Ernest, farm ; Sec. 17 ; P.O. Serena. Estegord Peter. FLAHERTY MARTIN, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Leland; 10. Flaherty Mike, farm; S.4; P.O. Leland; 10. Foster Jno. rents farm ; P. O. Serena. FREAD HENRY JR. Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Serena; born in Indiana, June 19, 1844 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ; Repub- lican; owns 193 acres of land, valued at $10,000 ; married Miss Fannie M. Pooler, Dec. 27, 1876; she was born in Ohio, Jan. 2, 1842; Mr. Fread has been School Director six years. Fread Leonidas, farmer; P. O. Serena; %. Fread Win. farm; Sec. 30; P. O. Serena; 20. GEROLT AUGUST, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Sheridan; 10. Girardelly Adolph, farm; S.9; P. O. Serena. Gleckner Jacob, farmer; P. O. Serena. Graf Samuel, farm; S. 12; P.O.Sheridan; 1. Grandadam Ernest, wagon-maker ; Serena. Grandadam J. B., Jr., farm. P.O.Leland; %. Grandadam J.B.,Sr. farm ;S.3 ;P.O.Leland ;10. Green T. G. rents farm ; P. O. Serena. Gum Chas. laborer; P. O. Serena. HAAS CONSTANT, farmer; P. O. Ser- ena; 2. Haas Julian, farmer; P. O. Serena; 2. Haas Jos., Sr. farm; S. 24; P. O. Serena; 25. Haas Joseph, Jr. farmer; P. O. Serena; 1. Haider Peter, renter; P. O. Serena; 1. Hall Jas. farm; Sec.19; P. O. Freedom; 10. Hall Jno. farmer; P. O. Freedom. Hall Whitford, farmer; P. O. Serena. Hall W. A. Sec. 18; P. O. Freedom. Hasmon Geo. farm; Sec. 36; P. O. Serena; 6. Hawk Amasa, farm; S. 24; P. O. Serena; 7. Hibbin Thos. farmer; P. O. Sheridan; 2. HIBARRD T. Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Serena; born in New York, March 1, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1841 ; Democrat ; owns 135 acres of land in this Co., valued at $9,000; owns 134 acres in Grundy Co., this State, valued at $8,000 ; married Miss Sarah Beal, on May 28, 1849; she was born in Ohio, Oct. 13, 1828. HOAG CHAS. H. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Serena ; born in New York, in May, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1849 ; Republi- can ; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $14,000 ; married Mary Wells, Nov.8,1857 ; she was born in New York, on the 13th of November, 1841 ; have seven children. Hoag Geo. R. HOAG MARK. Farmer and Grain Dealer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Serena ; born in Delaware Co., N. Y., Mar. 16, 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; owns property to the value of $23,000 ; married Miss Hayes, Dec. 27, 1854 ; she was born in Virginia, on the 23d of December, 1836 ; have had five children, viz : Adelia Jane, born March 1, 1856 ; Elizabeth A., Jan. 14, 1858 ; Henry L., Sept. 20, 1860 ; Ella A., Jan. 25, 1869; Myra E., July 17, 1871; Adelia died, Sept. 21, 1859. Hoag W. W. farmer ; P. O. Serena. Hobbs A. E. farm ; Sec.12 ; P.O.Sheridan ; 5. Hobbs Geo. farm; Sec. 12; P.O.Sheridan; 5. Hobbs Jno. P. farmer; P. O. Sheridan. Hoey Lawrence, farm; S. 3; P.O.Leland; %. Hoey M. farm; P. O. Leland. Hoxsey Jno. D. farm; S. 26; P.O.Serena; 40. Huginand Louis, farm; S.14; P.O.Serena ;10. HUMRERT JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O.Leland; born in France, in 1820; came to this Co. in 1844; Democrat; Cath- olic; owns 316 acres of land, valued at $15,800; married Catharine Brignon, in 1856 ; she was born in France, March 23, 1831 ; have five children : Felix, born Nov. 25, 1858; Eugenie, Nov. 5, I860; Ellen, June 25, 1863; Mary, July 3, 1865; Paul, Feb. 3, 1867. HUPP CHAS. W. Merchant; Serena; born Sept. 21, 1850; owns property to the value of $4,500 ; married June 2, 1875 ; has one child. Hupp H.'farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Serena; 25. Hupp R. E. farm; Sec. 23; P.O. Serena; 10. Hupp S. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Serena; 10. Hupp W. dry goods and groceries ;Serena;l. HURERITRT HENRY R. Farm- er; Sec. 31; P. O. Ottawa; born in Ohio, Sept. 18, 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1844 ; owns 75 acres of land, valued at $6,000 ; married Miss Harriet Larwill, in 1854; she was born in New York, Sept. 18, 1824; have three children : Arabella, born Sept. 27, 1856; Arina, April 4, 1858; Larwill, Nov. 11, 1858. Hurlbert L. Sec. 31 ; P. O. Ottawa; 5. Jacobs Peter, farm; Sec.31; P.O. Serena; 40. Jones Jno. renter; P. O. Serena. JONES JOHN R. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Serena; born in Williamstown, Mass., on June 24, 1808 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ; Democrat ; owns property to the value of $25,000 ; has been Road Commis- sioner six years; first wife was Maria A. Higley ; she was born in Vermont, Nov.8, 1811 ; had ten children ; seven of them are now living, viz : Harriet D., born Dec. 18, 1833 ; Ellen E., Sept. 7, 1836 ; Esther O, Sept. 30, 1839 ; Mary A., May 26, 1843 ; Martha M., June 20, 1846; William T., May 4, 1849; John P., Aug. 18, 1854; pres- SERENA TOWNSHIP. 473 ent wife was Miss Hitchcock; she was born in Vermont, April 7, 1844 ; married Sept. 1, 1875. Jones Thos. laborer ; P. O. Serena. Jones Wm. hardware mercht ; P.O.Serena ;2. KEITH GEO. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Freedom; 5. Kelley Chas. laborer; P. O. Serena. Kelley J. W. laborer; P. O. Serena. Kelley Wm. renter ; P.O. Serena. K£9IBER CHAS. Farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Serena; born in this Co., Aug. 22, 1846; Kepublican; married Miss Winnie A. Grantier, March 2, 1876, in Burlingame, Kan. ; she was born in Bradford Co., Pa., May 24, 1858; one child, born April 5, '77. Kimber W. farmer ; Sec. 15 ; P.O. Serena ; 15. Kingry John; )£• Kimber Jas. renter; Sec. 9; P.O. Sheridan. Kline Valentine, farmer; P.O. Sheriden; 2. Kline W. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Sheriden; 2. Knight R. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Leland ; 10. Kukuk W. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Serena; 2. L ABBE E. Langley C. H. farm ; S. 2 ; P.O. Sheridan ; %. Lawrence D.G. farm; S. 30; P.O. Ottawa; 1. Lentz G. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Sheridan; 2. Leonard T. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Serena; 2. Lewis B. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Serena; 10. Lewis Wm. renter ; P.O. Serena ; %. M cATILL E. farmer; P.O. Serena. McCuene W. farmer ; Sec. — ; P.O. Ottawa ; 5. McGrail L. Sec. boss on RR. ; P.O. Serena; 2. Mclnturf A. farmer; P. O. Serena; %. Mclnturf Jas. farmer; P.O. Serena. Mclnturf S. farm; Sec. 25; P. O. Serena; 10. McKinley G. school-teacher; P. O. Wedron. McKinley John, farmer; P.O. Serena. McKinley Wm. farmer; P.O. Serena. Marco J. farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Serena; 10. Marshall C. farm; Sec. 14; P. O. Serena; 10. Marshall J.L. farm ; Sec. 25 ; P.O. Serena; 40. Marshall T. farmer ; Sec. 14 ; P.O. Serena ; 40. Mason Daniel, dry goods and groceries; Serena; 5. Middleton G. farm ; S. 1 ; P.O. Sheridan ; 10. Middleton John, farmer; P.O. Sheridan; 1. Miller J. K. farm; Sec. 30; P.O. Serena; 2. MOORE EDWItf, Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Serena; born in Eng., Jan. 19, 1848; came to this Co. in 1869; Republican; owns 80 acres land, value $3,200 ; married Sarah Ann Cottew, Dec. 24, 1874 ; she was born in this Co., Oct. 15, 185L ; one child, John W., born Nov. 13, 1876. Moore Geo. farmer; P.O. Serena; %. Moore W., Sr. farm; Sec. 16; P.O. Serena; 2. Moore W., Jr. farmer ; P.O. Serena. Morel Adolph, rents farm ; P. O. Serena. Morel Amos, rents farm; P.O. Serena. Morel C. A. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Serena; 2. Morel C. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Serena; 10. MORELL OUST. Farmer; Sec. 22; P.O.Serena; born in this State, Aug. 25, 1832 ; owns property to the value of $800. Motzolf J. farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Sheridan; 2. Mufles F. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Serena; 5. Myer Geo. farmer ; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Serena ; 5. Myer Joseph, rents farm ; P.O. Serena. "TVTELSON JOSEPH, farmer; P.O. Serena. Nelson Thos. renter; P. O. Serena. Nettlingham A. farm ; S. 2 ; P.O. Sheridan ; 2. Nettlingham J. farm; S. 10; P. O. Serena; 5. Newel James. PALMER SIDNEY, railroad agent at Serena station ; %. Parr F. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Serena; 5. Parr H. K. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Serena; 20. Patterson Samuel. Perkins Elmer, farmer ; P.O. Leland ; %. Perkius V.E. farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Leland. Peterson Ezra, farmer; P.O. Ottawa; 2. Phillips Frederick, laborer; P.O. Serena. Pool G. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Serena; 5. POOE I. H. Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Serena; born in N.Y.,June 12, 1836; came to this Co. in 1850 ; Democrat ; owns pro- perty to the value of $9,000 ; married Miss Mary M. Smith, Feb. 25, 1867 ; she was born in this Co., Sept. 16, 1847 ; three chil- dren, Arminda Olive, born May 20, 1871 ; Willis Morgan, Dec. 2, 1868, died in 1870; Edwin J., Feb. 25, 1873, died in Sept. of same year. Pool J. farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Serena; 20. POOL MATTHEW, Farmer; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Serena ; was born in England, April 14, 1821; came to this Co. in 1846; Democrat ; owns property to the value of $11,000 ; married Miss Amie Ann Dominy, Nov. 25, 1849 ; she was born in N.Y. in 1830; came to this Co. in 1835; six chil- dren, Henrietta Josephine, born April 14, 1852; James F., April 21, 1856; Alvia C, Jan 20, 1858; Joseph E., June 27,1861; Clara Melinda, April 6, 1865 ; Stephen M., June 8, 1867;. he came to N.Y. when he was seven years old ; lived there until he came to this Co. Pool Thos. farmer; P.O. Serena; %> Pooler C. E. stock dealer; P.O. Serena. Pooler R. H. hardware merchant; P. O. Serena; %. Price Solomon, retired farm; P. O. Sheridan. 474 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: REASER CHAS. farmer; P. O. Sheri- dan. ReaserD. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Sheridan; 5. Reaser J. farm ; Sees. 18, 35 ; P. O. Sheridan. KETZ EDWARD, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Serena; born in France, Aug. 25, 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1848 ; Democrat ; Catholic ; value of property, $55,000 ; has been School Director six years ; married Miss Rosalia Rohreron, July 14, 1851 ; she was born in France, Oct. 25, 1831 ; have had fourteen children, Edward L., born June 21, 1852; John H., Feb. 20, 1854 ; Celestine D., Dec. 24, 1855 ; Constant L., Feb. 2, 1857 ; Mary E., Sept. 15, 1858 ; Rosalie, Sept. 6, 1860; Annie D., April 19, 1862, died April 17, 1864 ; Joseph E., Oct. 12, 1863; Julia O., July 16, 1865; Sophia O, April 7, 1867 ; Emma E., July 14, 1869 ; Ida E., July 8, 1871 ; Frank P., Nov. 13, 1873; Chas. M., Aug. 29, 1875. Retz Jno. farmer; P. O. Serena. Rugar G. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Ottawa; 40. Rugar Harmon, farmer ; P. O. Ottawa. Rugar James, farmer ; P. O. Ottawa. SCHLANBUSH A. merchant of dry goods and groceries; P. O. Serena; 1. Sinclair John, retired; P. O. Serena. Sinclair W. farm; Sec. 30; P. O. Ottawa; 5. Sinclair W. T. farm; Sec. 32; P.O.Serena; 5. SMITH AL.VAH O. Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Serena; born in North Haven, Conn,, May 6, 1810 ; came to this Co. in 1834; owns 220 acres land, valued at $11,000; married Miss Olive Warren, in 1837 ; she was born New York, June 29, 1820 ; died Sept. 3, 1870 ; have had eighteen children. Smith A. O., Jr., farmer; P. O. Freedom. Snelling David, farmer ; P. O. Leland ; 2. Snelling J. farm; Sec. 6; P. O. Freedom; 30. Springstead H., Jr., farmer; P.O. Leland; 10. Stolp Adolph, shoemaker ; P. O. Serena. Sullivan Lawrence, laborer ; Serena. T EMPLE JONATHAN, farmer; P. O. Serena. TEMPLE EDWARD, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 27; P. O. Ottawa; born in England, Dec. 11, 1810 ; Republi- can ; came to this Co. in 1843 ; owns prop- erty to the value of $60,000; married Miss M. Mason, in England, in 1840 ; have had eleven children, Frances, now Mrs. Muffler, born Jan. 6, 1842; Maiy, now Mrs. Holmes, March 8, 1843; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Hoadley, Dec. 5, 1845 ; Joseph, Sept. 29, 1846, died Aug. 11, 1856; Jona- than, July 20, 1848 ; Catherine, now Mrs. Hoadley, April 26, 1850 ; Jane, now Mrs. Williams, Aug. 25, 1852 ; Rachel, March 22, 1854; Edward Wm, March 4, 1856; Joseph W., July 11, 1860 ; Margaret Ann, Dec. 28, 1858, died June 12, 1859. Thompson Riley, farmer; P. O. Leland; %. Thompson T. farm ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Leland ; %. AREL GEO. W. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Leland; 2. WARREN L. S. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Freedom; 5. Warren N. farmer ; P. O. Leland ; 5. Warren R. farmer ; Sec.17 ; P.O. Freedom ; 5. Warren W. P. farm ; S. 5 ; P.O. Freedom ; 10. Wells Geo. R. farmer ; Serena. Wheeler A. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Serena; 6. Wheeler P. farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Freedom. Wilson A. Wright Jno. farmer ; P. O. Serena. Wright Silas, farmer ; P. O. Serena. V SERENA BUSINESS DIRECTORY. JB.tipp JBros, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Ready-made Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods; also, Dealers in Grain, Lumber and General Produce. MEND0TA TOWNSHIP. (P. O. Mendota.) A BRAHAMS W. liquor mercnant; 4. Acharts laborer ; LaSalle. ACHATZ WLLIil AM, Farmer; Sec. 30 ; born in Prussia, Dec. 3, 1849 ; came to this country in 1854, and to this State and Co. the same year ; has lived here twenty- three years ; rents farm of 160 acres. Adams Alex, farmer ; Sec. 22 ; 30. Adams Franklin, farmer ; %. MENDOTA TOWNSHIP. 475 Adams H. O. livery and feed stable ; 2%. Adams J.W. painter ; 2%. Ahern Patrick, laborer ; %. Aicken Robert, retired. Albert A. shoemaker ; 2. Albrecht George. Aldrich E. farmer ; 4. Aldrich H. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; 4. Aldrich L. farmer ; Sec. 12 ; 17. Aldrich Stephen H. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; 9. Alexander A. laborer. Ambler A. rents farm ; 5. Ambler C. farmer ; Sec. 23 ; 7. Ambler P. R. saloon ; 2. Anderson A.inechanic,wks.organ fact'y ; 1^. ADDRESS BORSEY C. Farmer; Sec. 27 ; born in Bethlehem, Pa., Dec. 3, 1838 ; came to this Co. in 1850, and has lived here twenty-seven years ; has hunted deer here on this farm, and has counted 27 in one place ; holds office of Town Col- lector; is now serving his fourth term; was in army four years, in 55th 111. Inf. ; was Orderly Sergeant, and promoted to Lieut.; was in thirty-three engagements, and was not wounded or sick a single day ; married Miss Sarah E. Swearingin, of Ohio, Aug. 25, 1860; five children, Bell May, Charles A., John Corbus, Carrie May and Grace Emma. Andress M. S. grain dealer; 6. ABXOLD STEPHEN, Barber and Justice of Peace ; came to this country in 1852 ; lived in N. Y. two years ; came to Mendota in 1854, and has lived here twen- ty-three years; has held office of Road Com., was School Director seven years, and Alderman three years ; has held office of Justice of the Peace eight years; holds the office of Supervisor; mar- ried Margaretha Hoffman, from Hesse Darmstadt, Ger., in Dec, 1858; has four children, three sons and one daughter; lost one son. Aurniller J. carpenter ; J£. Aumiller Win. carpenter; 1. Austin E. teamster. Austin E. F. carpenter. Austin F. retired farmer. Attwood W. blacksmith. B ACH J. laborer. Bach Simon, laborer. Bagley Michael, Sr. laborer on Railroad. Bahr Simon, tailor. Bailey C. organ peddler ; %. Bailey R. V. pump-maker ; 4%. Bailey Samuel, plasterer. Bailey T. B. mechanic ; 2. Baker N. S. mechanic in organ factory ; 1. Baker Thomas A. laborer. Baniter L. BANNING O. B. Farm and Dairy Business ; born Lewis Co., N. Y., Sept. 5, 1839, and lived in that State twenty-one years ; came to this Co. in 1861 ; has been in dairy and cheese business for the past year; was the first man in the business in this Co., and does the principal business in Mendota; has held office of School Di- rector; married Miss Louise Phelps, of Lewis Co., N.Y., in 1864; three children, Willie J., Minnie and May. Barber Frank, farmer ; Sec. 14 ; 8%- Barkall E. J. Barnhart Wm. brakesman. Barr Daniel, grain dealer ; 6. Barret Iven, carpenter. Barrett J. H. carpenter. Barrett Wm. mechanic ; 1. Barrett W. W. carpenter. Barrey Simon, rents farm. BARTH JOHN JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 27 ; born in Wurtemburg, Ger., Sept. 11, 1846; came to this country in 1857; came to Lee Co. and lived there eighteen years; came to this Co. in April, 1876; married Barbara Buck in 1870; she was from Wurtemburg; six children, Willie, Lida, Henry, Louise, John and Mary. Barth M. farmer; Sec. 18; 6. Barton C. A. laborer. Bates B. carpenter ; %. Bausman Carl, saloon keeper. Beegle E. S. mason. Beetz George, farmer ; Sec. 18. Begley Michael, Jr. railroad laborer. Behel L. E. carpenter. Belknap I. E. horse dealer; 3. Bell A. Bell Barton, mason. Bennett Pat. railroad laborer. Bergman Fred, farm laborer. Berry John, carpenter. Bersheed H. mill laborer. Bersheed M. cooper. BEST JOHN E. Lumber; born in Kinderhook, Columbia Co., NY. ; came to this Co. in 1857; has been engaged in Lumber business twenty-two years; has held offices of Town Trustee and School Trustee; married Miss Maria C. Cook, from Niagara Falls, Dec. 14, 1858; three children, Wm C, born April 22, 1865; John E., Dec. 6, 1866; Mary Abbie, Sept. 28, 1875. Bettner William, rents farm. Biesser F. harness maker ; 3. 476 LA SALLE COUNTY DIEECTOEY: Biesscr H. laborer. Biesser Henry, laborer. BIKSER JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 15; born in Hesse Darmstadt, Ger., Nov. 20, L833; came to this country in 1856, to this Co. same year ; has lived here twenty-one years; holds office of Roadmaster; owns farm of 160 acres; married Miss Elizabeth Stump, Oct, 30, 1861 ; she was born in Byrne, Ger. ; seven children, Eva, Maggie, George, Anna, Mary, Jacob and Katie. Billings E. shoemaker. Billings Jos. farmer; Sec. 27; 4. Bishop S. H. foreman livery. Black John, insurance agent ; 3. Black J. H. retired farmer; 10. Blackwood F. laborer. Blackwood W. laborer. Blade A. liquor merchant; 15. Blain James, laborer. Blain Robert, laborer. Blake A. E. inventor. BLAKE CAREY A. Dry Goods Merchant; born in Galena, 111., May 9, 1813; came to this Co. in 1868, and has been in Dry Goods business eight years ; married Miss Irene Conlee, of Warren, 111., May 27. 1*66: have three children, two sons and one daughter, Claude C, born Sept. 10, 1868; Lura Mabel, Sept. 22, 1871 ; Roy Claire, June 9, 1875. Blake J. F. dry goods merchant ; 4. Blakslee TV. photographer ; 3. Blanchard J. C. laborer in mill. Blanchard J. H. laborer. Blunt C. laborer. Boetcher Theo. wagon-maker. Boslough J. H. farmer; Sec. 21; 1. Boslough Jacob, farmer; Sec. 21; 20. Boslough Jessie, farmer; Sec. 21 ; 15. Bourk M. laborer. Bourk M., Jr. Bowen E.A. banker, Pres. 1st Xat. Bank ; 70. Boyd M. laborer. Boyle M. laborer. Braitz John, loafer. Bratz W. furniture. Brazel John, engineer. Brewer George, rents farm ; 2%. Bruner Wm. laborer. Broefler L. L. farm hand. Broeffle P. H. rents farm. Broeffie P. P. teamster. Broeffle TV. H. rents farm ; 3. Brosins Peter, carpet weaver. Brookins John, retired ; 3. Brown Frank, laborer. Brown L. TV. farmer; Sec. 30; 3. Brown TV. H. mechanic organ factory. Buchner F. laborer. Buck David, retired farmer ; 3. Buck Thos. rents farm. Buckalow F. teamster. Bunker D. mechanic. Burkhart C. musician ; 2%. Burkhart Geo. peddler. Burton S. S. retired farmer ; 6. Butler E. L. mechanic. C ALDWELL JAMES, teamster. Campbell G. TV. laborer. Cannon J. H. blacksmith. Canoboy R. laborer. Carnahan T. L. agriculturist; 12. Carpenter E. B. organ factory ; 20. Carr Mark, peddler. Carroll David, engineer. Carter E. S. druggist ; 4)£. Carter Lyman. Case C. retired farmer. Case H. C. farmer; Sec. 31 ; 8. Castle Philo, farmer; Sec. 34; 20. Caswell James, carpenter and peddler. Cavel Fred, butcher. Chase Xathan, blind man. Chick Fred, farmer. Chick J. T. painter. Chick Thos. retired farmer ; 7. Childs E. S. retired ; 20. Chin Daniel, teamster. Christy R. D. drayman ; %. CIPPERXEY STEPHEN, Farm- er ; Sec. 13 ; born in Renssalier Co., N. Y., Aug. 19, 1836; lived in X. Y. 17 years; sailed along the coast in coasting vessels 5 years ; was shipwrecked off Cape Hen- lopen; came to this Co. in 1858; owns farm of 233 acres; married Miss Delia Aldrich, in 1863 ; she was born in Yt. ; have three children, two boys and one girl, Stephen, Hattie, and George Harrison. Clark C. B. livery stable. Clark E. A. farmer ; Sec. 30 ; 10. Clark H. R. rents farm. Clark H. S. oil mill ; 15. Clark James, rents farm. Clark T. H. teamster. Clark TV. H. saloon ; 3. Clark TV. R. carpenter. Clark TV. R. rents farm. Clarkson James, speculator; 15. Clink H. blacksmith. Coakes L. H. mechanic. Coddington TV. C. engineer. MENDOTA TOWNSHIP. 477 Cole J. E. Cole S. joiner. Cole Webster, saloon clerk. Coleman E. baggageman; 1. Collins Ed. farmer boy. Collins H. F. farmer. Collins F. farmer ; 3. Colsen C. retired farmer. Colsen L. W. mechanic. Coltrin B. R. shoemaker. COEWEEE REV. T. M. Pastor First Baptist Church ; born in Allegheny Co., Penn., Feb. 8, 1837; lived in that State eighteen years ; came to this State, to Adams Co., in 1855 ; educated at Burling- ton, la. ; his first pastorate was at Barry, Pike Co., 111., in I860; remained there five years ; was pastor of church at Macon,Mo., nine years ; he received call to First Bap- tist Church, Mendota, in 1875; married Miss E. C. Sprague, from Marietta, O., Jan. 5, 1861 ; five children, Anna May, Lulu C, Nellie J., Velma DeForest, Babe. Conkey O. D. F. retired farmer; 20. Conkey Wm. farmer ; Sec. 14 ; 3. Connan John, peddler. Connely John, R. R. laborer. Cook E. P. physician ; 15. Cook Daniel, retired. Cook D. H. lawyer; 20. Cook E. G. proprietor planing mill. Cook G. F. contractor and builder. Cook E. P. physician and surgeon. Cook W. F. florist; 1. Cook Walter, blacksmith. Coonen Frank, R. R. laborer. Coonen J. W. butcher ; 3. Coonen Peter, laborer. Cooper P. H. groceries ; 10. Corbas Frank, no trade. CORBIJS J. C. Physician; born in Holmes Co., O., Sept. 20, 1833; came to this State, Lee Co., in April, 1856 ; came to LaSalle Co. in spring of 1863 ; was in the army, First Asst. Surgeon 75th I. V. I. ; afterwards received appointment as Sur- geon; was in battles of Perryville and Stone River ; was taken prisoner at latter place; is Commissioner State Board of Charities; married Miss Minerva C. Mc- Farland, of Wayne Co., O.; have four children, three sons and one daughter. Corbas W. F. druggist ; 4. Corbus G. retired from labor. CORKXtfS GEO. W. Farmer; Sec. 31 ; born in Vermont, Nov. 20, 1814; lived in Vermont forty years; came to this Co. in 1854 and has lived here twenty-three years; only two buildings in Mendota when he came ; has seen corn sell for six cents a bushel ; owns farm of 80 acres ; married Miss Emeline Draper,of Vermont, July 4, 1836. Corkins H. B. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; 7. Cornelius J. W. dentist. Corwin A. B. painter. Coyne L. laborer. Coyne M. laborer. Cozens J. P. retired. Cranston E. marble-cutter ; 3. Cranston Geo. farmer boy. Craver Nick, retired farmer. Crawley Wm. moulder. Crooker J. C. lawyer ; 2. Crooker J. O. painter. CROOKER EUCIEtf B. Attorney; born in Windsor Co., Vt., Nov. 12, 1840; came to LaSalle Co. in 1865 ; has practiced his profession eleven years ; was in army three years, 55th I. V. I. ; enlisted as pri- vate, and was promoted Corporal, Sergeant, First Lieutenant and Captain, and was commissioned Major Col. Regt. ; received three wounds at battle of Shiloh, and was wounded at Vicksburg ; has held offices of Police Magistrate, Mayor of Mendota, Su- pervisor, and represents this District in State Legislature ; married Miss Annette E. Wirick, of Paw Paw Grove, in July, 1866; have two children, Maude E. and Jessie D. Cummings Henry, farmer ; Sec. 24 ; 4. Cummings W. C. grocery dealer ; 2. CUMMIXGS WM. Conductor, C, B. & Q. R. R. ; born in Ireland, Nov. 18, 1834; came to this country at an early age ; he has been Conductor on the C, B. & Q.R.R. twenty-three years, and is the oldest con- ductor on the road; has been connected with the road twenty-four years ; he helped lay the first tie when the road was first built ; no houses in Mendota at that time ; married Miss Kate Kavanaugh, March 4, 1862; have had five children, E. L., born July 1, 1863; Mary Louise, April 13, 1865; Flora Tena, May 17, 1868 ; Willie Vincent, Aug. 5, 1870 ; Margaret Gertrude, Nov. 8, 1874; Flora died May 17, 1868. Cummings John, retired farmer ; 15. Cunningham N. Curtis L. R. hardware dealer ; 7. Dana S. E. gas-works ; 15. Daniels J. W. laborer. Darrin H. W. painter. D AVENPORT IRA, rents farm. Davenport Wm. retired farmer ; 16. Davis P. I. lumber merchant; 10. DAWSOX J AS. B. Hardware and House Furnishing Goods ; born in Alle- ghany Co., Penn., April 11, 1836; lived 478 LA SALLE COUNTY DIEECTOBT: there eighteen years ; came to Mendota in 1854 ; has been engaged in business here twenty-three years, and has the oldest bus- iness house in the city ; has held office of Town Clerk for three successive terms; his parents are living with him ; has two sisters, Mrs. Wm. F. Cook, of this town, and Mrs. Annie E. Taylor, of Alleghany, City, Penn. ; has one brother at Topeka, Kan. ; has lost one sister and three brothers. Dawson R. M. tinner ; 2. DEEX AEPHEUS, Furniture; born in Savov, Berkshire, Co., Mass., June 8, 1832; lived in the State of Mass. twenty-six years, and came to this State and Co. in 1858 ; has been in furniture business here nineteen years; has held the office of Town Trustee, also School Director, for many years ; married Miss Elizabeth Willard, of Ashburnhani, Mass., in 1858; have six children, Carrie E., Nellie M., Alice H., Daisy, Freddie, Howard H. Deaner Jacob, farmer; Sec. 4; 10. Degenhart A. pound master. Degenhart E. laborer, section boss. Degenhart F. laborer. Degenhart J. C. laborer. DHELEMXX CHAS F. E3IIE, Farmer ; Sec. 3 ; born in Prussia, Germany, May 15, 1847; came to this country when three years old; came to this Co. in 1851 ; has lived here twenty-six years, except three years in Kansas ; mar- ried Katie Naurnann, May 24, 1875 ; she was born in Saxe, Germany ; they have one child, George Peter, born Feb. 4, 1876. Dennison G. X. druggist; 4. Dennison O. 1. retired farmer ; 3. Dewey C. D. L. boot and shoe dealer; 2%. Dewey Erastus, tinner. Dewey P. F. engineer. DEWEY R. 31. News Depot; Men- dota; born in Lee Co., 111., Sept. 25, 1844; came to this Co. in 1852 ; has lived here twenty-five years ; was in the army ; served in 12th I. V. I. one year and eight months, and in 89th I. V. I. one year and six months ; was wounded at battles of Fort Donelson and Corinth; married Miss Man- Brown, of State of Iowa, Oct. 22, 1868'; have three children, Arthur L., Clvde R., Guy. Dewhart H. butcher. Dillon Jno. railroad laborer. Ditto A. engineer. Dix Moses, retired ; 8. Dix S. B. clothing merchant ; 15. Dobbie R. D. blacksmith. Dodge T. R. carpenter ; %. Dodt Frank, gunsmith ; %. Donahue Peter, foundry ; 10. Dougherty Jno. laborer. Driscold Jno. plasterer ; 6. Dudgeon S. G. carpenter ; 12. Dunham Jas. carpenter. Dunn Pat, alderman ; 8. E AGAN THOS. laborer; switchman. EakinfJohn, drayman. Eakin J. L. corner loafer. Easterday J. barber ; 4. ERY HEXRY H. Farmer; Sec. 26; born Lebanon Co., Penn., Sept. 8, 1841; came to this State and Co. 1850, and has lived here twenty-seven years ; one of the early settlers; has held office of P; th- master ; owns farm 65 acres ; was in army 12th I. V. I. three months ; was in 7th 111. Cav., Co. C, over three years ; taken pris- oner at battle of Chickamauga, Sept. JO, 1862; was confined in Richmond, Belle Isle and Danville prisons ; escaped once and was recaptured; married Levina Swish- er, from Ohio, March 14, 1867 ; they have two children, Clara, born July 26, 1868 ; Mary, Nov. 8, 1873. EBY MOSES, Farmer; Sec. 25; born in Lebanon Co., Penn., Nov. 11, 18^6; lived in that State twenty-four years ; came to this Co. in 1850, and has* lived here twenty-seven years; has sold corn at 15 cents per bushel, and wheat at 46 cents, since he came here ; owns farm 160 acres ; has held office of School Director; married Miss Sarah Haake, from Lebanon Co., Perm., in 1847 ; she died Dec. 9, 1876 ; have three children, William," Mary, Emma; lost two children. EBY WIEEIA3I ML Farmer; Sec. 26 ; born in Lebanon Co., Penn., Jan. 18, 1847 ; came to this Co. in 1850, and has lived here twenty -seven years; only one house here on the prairie at that lime; owns farm 94 x 4 acres ; holds office of School Director ; married Miss Melinda Eckert, Sept. 7, 1871 ; she was born in this State ; they have two children, Eddie M. Eby, born May 7, 1874 ; Ida Eby, Aug. 19, 1876. ECKERT GEORGE W. Farmer, Sec. 36 ; born in Mendota Township, Sept. 19, 1853, and has lived in this town for twenty-four years ; he has been in Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri ; owns farm of 80 acres ; has held office of Path-master ; his father's family are among the oldest set- tlers here. Eckert Isaac, farmer; Sec. 35; 8. ECKERT JACOR E. Farmer; Sec. — ; born in Lebanon Co., Penn., Oct. 2, 1813 ; lived in that State thirty-three years ; came to this Co. in 1847, and has lived here thirty years ; has sold wheat at Peru at 31% cents per bushel, and corn at 12^£ cents ; owns farm of 240 acres ; has held office of Road Commissioner and School Director ; married Miss Caroline Weiser, from Berks f3 f«f' l| 'l|i.1i.i |, | Mtoku l ^ wj.; °4ur$*™-> MILLER TOWNSHIP MENDOTA TOWNSHIP. 481 Co., Penn., in 1835 ; they have seven chil- dren, four sons and three daughters. Eckert J. L. farmer; Sec. 23; 50. Eckert Louis, agriculturist dealer ; 3. Eckert Reuben, farmer; Sec. 36; 5. Eckert Win. stock dealer ; 8. Eckert Wm. H. farmer; 4. Edwards A. H., Sr., farmer ; Sec. 32 ; 15. Edwards A. H., Jr., grocery business ; 4. EDWARDS GEO. W. Hardware; born in Jefferson Co., 111., Nov. 12, 1838 ; lived in Jefferson Co. fifteen years ; came to this Co. 1853; lived here twenty-four years ; held office Assistant Post-master at Sandoval during war; married Miss Mar- tha L. McNett from Northville, LaSalle Co. ; have three children, George B., Carrie L., Mary. EDWARDS JOSEPH W. Physi- cian ; born in Washington, D. C, June 30, 1832, and came to this Co. in 1852; has lived here twenty-five years ; has held office School Director ; married Miss Harriet E. Higgins, of New York State, in December, 1854 ; have four children, Hiram, Harriet E., Maude J., William; was Assistant Sur- geon in 40th I. V. I. ; was in several gen- eial engagements, battle of Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge and siege of Atlanta. Edwards P. M. bank clerk ; 2. Edwards Samuel, nurseryman ; Sec. 32 ; 20. Edwards Wm. 1st, retired preacher ; 4. Egli John, carpet weaver. Ehman Wm. student. Eich F. farm renter. Eich Henry, retired farmer. EICH JACOR. Farmer; Sec. 18; born in Germany, April 11, 1845; came to this country 1853 ; came to Lee Co. and lived there eighteen years ; came to this Co. 1872 ; holds office of Path-master ; owns farm of 160 acres ; married Miss Mary Ann Beets, of New York State, March 24, 1872; have two children, Mary Margaret, born Aug. 2, 1873; Henry, June 12, 1875. Eich John, farmer ; Sec. 18. Elliott Thomas, peddler. Elsessor M. boot and shoe man. Emmerson Seldon. Endress John, baker. Englebocht H. express agent; 3. Engles Wm. laborer. Erb John, retired farmer ; 6. Erbes George, saloon keeper; 1. Erlenbom G. clerk. Erlenbom J. M. banker; 25. Erlenbom Ph. groceryman ; 4. Erskin H. N. retired farmer ; 25, Ervin S. traveling agent. Ettinger John, laborer. 28 Ettinger M. G. plasterer. Ettinger W. laborer. T^ABER GEORGE, butcher. Faber Julius, farm laborer. Fahler A. Farbath Geo. farm hand. Fading Thos. carpenter; %. Fay B. F. soap factory ; 2. Felch A. R. laborer. Fennel F. M. laborer. Fennel M., Sr., retired laborer. Fennel M., Jr., laborer. Fennel P. laborer. Fenner John, laborer. Ferguson J as. speculator; 20. Fernburg M. grocer ; 4. Fernburg S. clothier; 16. Ferris J. W. fireman. Finke Jno. laborer. FISCHER JO II X CASPER, Gro- ceries ; Mendota ; born in Coburg, Ger- many, July 5, 1835 ; came to this country in 1853 ; lived in New York two years ; came to this Co. in 1855, and has lived here twenty-two years ; has been in saloon and grocery business eighteen years ; mar- ried Margaurethe Bauer, from Bavaria, Germany, in June, 1859; have ten chil- dren, six sons and four daughters, all liv- ing. FISHER CLEMEJfT, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Mendota; born in Somersetshire, England, May 3, 1848 ; came to this coun- try in 1871, and to this Co. same year; married Miss Emily Ham, April 7, 1870 ; she was born in England ; they have one child, Carrie H. Fisher. Fisher J. G. saloon. Fisk A. J. retired'painter. Fleming Jno. minister. Floreschitz C. laborer. Fluherer Phillip, farmer ; Sec. 3. Foltz J. P. dentist; 1. Forrest P. J. carriage painter. Forrestal T. City Marshal ; 2. Foster C. B. farm renter. Fowler Noah, grafter. Fox Pat. marble-cutter. Frahar Jno. retired farmer. Frank D. clothing house ; 10. Frank P. laborer. Frantz J. mechanic. Frederic Jno. farmer ; Sec. 5. French Ed. clerk. Freund A. retired merchant ; 20. Frey Geo. saloon. 482 LA SALLE COTXNTY DIBECTOBY: Frey Jno. farmer. FREY PHELIP, Farmer; Sec. 6; born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, Jan. 18, 1838 ; came to this country in 1851 ; lived two years near Chicago ; came here in 1853, and has lived here twenty-four years; owns 84 43-100 acres; married Mary Gimmel, July 1, 1866; she was born in Hesse JJarmstadt, Germany ; they have five children, Louis. John, William Fred- erick, Katie, George Philip. Friedman M. dry goods and clothing; 2. Fritchell G. Professor of Theology. FRITSCHE REV. PROF. T. born in Neuremburg, Germany, Dec. 2, 1833 ; was educated for the ministry, and came to this country in 1854 ; came to Du- buque, Iowa, and has been connected with Wortburg Seminary, as President and Principal, for twenty-three years, except two years in ministry ; the institution is in a very prosperous condition, and has all the students they can accommodate ; he married Miss Margaret Prottcnseier, from Albdorf, Germany, Jan. 20, 1856; they have ten children, four sons and six daughters; one son is studying in Ger- many ; three sons in preparatory here. Fritz Jacob, boot and shoe maker ; 9. Fritz Geo. marble-cutter. Fritz Joseph, house painter; 1. Fuchs Jno. laborer. Fuhrman Jno. harness maker ; 5. Full Geo. FULL JOHX H. Farmer; Sec. 17; born in Byrne, Germany, June 12, 1826; lived there* twenty-seven years; came to this country in 1867 ; lived in Bureau Co. fourteen years ; owns a farm of 160 acres ; married Miss Margaret Weiz, in 1853 ; she was born in Germany ; they have eleven children, eight boys and three girls. Full M. Fulner Jonas, wheel-wright. /^ALLUP E. E. brick-mason. Gallup J. N. coal dealer; 1. Gallup W. E. medical student. Gallup W. H. engineer ; 4. Garard S. C. carpenter. GARDNER GEO. W. Farmer; Sec 17 ; born in Beaver Co., Penn., Feb. 13, 1824; came to this Co. in fall of 1862; was elected Justice of the Peace in 1876 ; his farm was the first settled in this town ; the first poplar tree in this town is now stand- ing on his farm ; married Miss Margaret Smith, of Allegheny Co., Penn., in 1848; she was grand-daughter of Col. James Smith, one of the signers of the Declara- tion of Independence; they have seven children, six sons and one daughter ; lost three sons. Gavin Wm. operator. Geizer Jules, jeweler; 2. Gerlach P. sewing machine repairer. Gheir Levi, laborer. Giberson O. C. tinner; 3. Gier Theo. saloon ; 2. Gifford F. Cashier First National Bank ; 18. Gilfoyle Jno. Gilfoyle Pat. laborer. Gill Wm. white-washer. Gillet E. F. farm renter. GIEEETT ED WD. S. Farmer; Sec. 16 ; born in Litchfield Co., Conn., Aug. 3, 1847 ; came to this Co. in 1858 ; has lived here nineteen years; has held offices of School Director and Pathmaster ; married Miss Martha Weygandt, of Iowa, Jan. 9, 1874; have one child, Freddie, born Jan. 18, 1876. Gillet F. farm renter. Gillet Jno. farm renter. Gillet J. T. farm renter. Gilman Wm. W. farmer; Sec. 19; 20. Gilmore R. L. hardware ; 4. Gilson L. J. patent-right agent. Glassman Fritz, farm laborer. Gleason Jas. railroad laborer. Glasser W. farm renter. Gmelich Casper, saloon. Goedtner Jno. bank clerk. GOETTEE JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 2; born in Byrne, Germany, March 19, 1840; came to this country in October, 1869 ; came to Mendota same year ; mar- ried Miss Katie John, Sept. 26* 1870 ; she was born in Prussia, Germany, in 1851. Goettle Peter, retired. Goff S. H. painter. Goodwin Chas. works in brickyard. Goodwin L. brickyard ; 15. Gorman Jas. laborer. Gorman Jno. retired. Gorman Pat, Sr., laborer. Gorman Pat, Jr., laborer. Goss F. H. laborer. Gould G. N. rents farm. Grand Chas. farm laborer. Greb Jno., Sr., milk vender. Greb Jno., Jr., laborer. Green J. H. express messenger. Gregg Jno., proprietor Gregg Mill ; 15. Gross J. N. carpenter. Grosshard P. rents farm. Grube L. retired farmer ; 20. Grube Wm. clerk in brewery. Grundy B. B. carpenter. Grundy Ed. V. carpenter. MENDOTA TOWNSHIP. 483 Guiles D. D. retired farmer ; 16. Gurck M. Gustafsan Jno. G. mechanic organ factory. Gutwasser 0. Dutch doctor. Guthrie C. marble carver. Guy Geo. J. P. and Insurance agent. H AAS ISAAC, tobacco dealer ; 1 . Haas M. A. F. druggist; 5. Haefner F. farmer ; Sec. 5. Haefner Geo. insurance agent. Hagardon G. W. R. R. baggage master. Hagan Jno. laborer. Hamilton C. E. hotel clerk. Hanson E. carpenter. Hanson Ed. carpenter. Harbaugh C. A. clerk in grocery store ; 2. Harbaugh Daniel, groceries ; 8. HARRINGTON HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 16 ; born in Adams Co., Illinois, Dec. 25, 1837; came to this Co. in 1857; was in army, 12th I. V. I., 3d Brigade, 4th Divi- sion; was severely injured at Fort Donel- son and at Shiloh; owns farm 80 acres; married Mary A. Worsley, from this state, Dec. 5, 1867; they have five children, Julia, Fay, Freddie, Heniy, Minnie. Harris D. L. retired farmer. Harris Geo. rents farm. Harris J. H. Justice of Peace ; 15. HARRIS JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 10; born in Crawford Co., Penn., Oct. 3, 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1871 ; married Miss Susannah Joy, from Ohio, in 1862; they have six children, all sons, Parmenius, Corwin, George, Oscar, John M., Arthur. Hart Pat, teamster. Hart Wm. retired merchant. Harton Jno. coal merchant ; 10. Haskel F. H. hotel keeper; 4. HASTINGS H. H. Farmer; Sec. 16; born in HanisonCo., Ohio, Nov. 27, 1842; came to this Co. in 1854, and has lived here twenty-three years ; rents his brother's farm, 160 acres. Hastings J. H. printer ; 20. Hastings Jas. wagon factory ; 15. Hastings S. drugstore ; 7. Haugh J. C. egg packer; 1. Havekost C. laborer. Hawk Geo. M. laborer. Hawks T. painter; 1. Hawley L. L. passenger conductor ; 3. Hawthorn F. H. carriage maker ; 2. Hayner D. H. carpenter; 1. Heeg Peter, clerk. Held Geo. retired. Hemstreet Jno. tailor. Hene A. cigar manufactory. Hene Isaac, stock dealer; 1. HENNINCt C. Brewer; born in Swartz- burg, Germany; came to this country in 1860 ; lived in Chicago and came to Mendota in 1864 ; was engaged in Vinegar business ; associated in 1866 in manufacturing Lager Beer; married Rebecca Grube; she was born in Penn. ; they have four children, all boys. Henry A. C. freight agent ; 2. Henzler M. retired merchant. Herrick Julius, button factory ; 4. Hermann M. clerk agricultural store. Hess Jno. furniture ; 10. Hicks Wm. painter. Hiermeir M. retired farmer. Higby D. canvasser. Higgins C. M. boots ; 8. Higgins I. clothier; 15. Hill Abner, laborer. Hoffman A. grain buyer ; 20. Hoffman A. P. clerk in clothing house ; 4. Hoffman C. C. farmer. Hoffman J. A. physician; 2. Hoffman J. B., Jr., farmer ; Sec. 25. HOFFMAN JOHN, Farmer ; Sec. 25 ; born in Genoa, Cayuga Co. N. Y., May 23, 1806 ; lived there 27 years ; lived in Penn. 5 years ; came to Peru, LaSalle Co., July 19, 1838 ; and has lived here 39 years ; only a few early settlers now living were here then ; was engaged in mercantile business at Peru 11 years ; built the Hoffman House there, destroyed by fire in 1866 ; held office of Postmaster under Presidents Tyler, Polk and Zachary Taylor, seven years in all; was chairman of first Board of Supervisors in LaSalle Co. ; owns 800 acres land ; mar- ried Miss Mary Ann Mann, daughter of Asa Mann, of Mansfield, Tioga Co., Penn., Feb. 20, 1833; they have eight children, four daughters and four sons, Asa M., Asst. Co. Treasurer at Ottawa; John B., Charlie, Andrew J., Mrs. Maria L. Stodder, Mrs. Mary Weisner, Mrs. Juliette C. Wolfe, Miss Marcia Hoffman ; lost two daughters and one son. Hoffman Milt. J. correspondent. Hoefner G.A. rents farm. Hohm Henry. Holcomb Charles, mechanic. Holland George, clerk hardware. Holland Nick, mason. Holstien Wm. laborer. Honer W. Horen Tim. laborer. Horr George W. mechanic. Horton John, rents farm. Howard R. H. retired farmer. 484 LA SALLE COUNTY DIBECTORY: Hoye Thomas, rents farm. Hubard J. (col.) whitewashes Huck G. F. retired farmer ; 12. Huelzer J. farm laborer. Hughs Robt (col.) engineer. Huelzer J. H. Huss C. boot and shoe store ; 3. I KENS JOE. rents farm. Imus N. marble cutter ; 7. Imus T. marble cutter ; 2%. Ingels G. S. retired preacher ; 2%. Irwin jW. H. clerk R. R. JACOBS ADAM, bar tender. Jacobs C. moulder. Jacobs George, engineer. Jacobs L. J. laborer. Jacoby A. W. boot and shoe trade ; 4J£. James D. M. peddler. Janerich J. G. farmer. Jenkins "William, professor in high school. Jette Arthur, stone-cutter. John C. merchant; 10. John G. John J. G. merchant; 6. John Max, clerk. Johnson Charles B. laborer. Johnson George, farmer ; Sec. 31. Johnston J. G. laborer. Johnston J. M. horse jockey. Johnston L. laborer. Johnston T. J. painter. JONES M. J. Farmer; Sec. 17; bom in Woodford Co., 111., 1848 : came to this Co. in 1869 ; has held office of Path Master ; married Miss Mary Guntrum, of Chicago, in 1873 ; have two children, John, born June 3d, 1874; Serephina, Dec. 16, 1875. • Jones Wm. (col.) white washer. Jones W. J. rents farm. Jordan J. Q. A. bakery and restaurant; %. Jorden M. E. Jorden T. E. retired merchant ; 15. Josephson W. mechanic organ factory. Julian John, rents farm. KALDENBAUGH E. D. grocery mer- chant; 7. Kampf C. C. sewing machine agent/ \%. Kane D. O. night police. Kaufman F. laborer R. R. Kaufman H. laborer. Keleinschnitz F. retired farmer ; 3. Kellenberger G. A. ag'l implements ; 8. Kelmer C. H. Kelsey^Levi, retired banker ; 25. Kennedy Mike, rents farm. KEKWORTHY J AS. Carriage Manufacturer; born in Manchester, Eng., Dec. 12, 1827 ; came to this Co. at an early age ; lived in city of Pittsburgh, and in state of Ohio ; came to this Co., to LaSalle, in 1853, and to Mendota in 1854, and has been engaged in carriage manufacturing 22 years ; has held office of Town Trustee ; married Jane L. Thompson in 1855 ; she was from Quincy, Adams Co., 111., and born in Athens Co., Ohio, Nov. 15, 1829 ; seven children, George W, born Oct. 1, 1856; Charlie A., Sept. 20, 1858; James Willie, Aug. 18, 1860 ; Harry O, Aug. 31, 1862 ; Myra J., Oct. 8, 1865 ; Frank F., Oct. 25, 1867 ; Mary Louise, Dec. 18, 1871. Kerman Jas. laborer Kershner George, rents farm ; 1. Kidd G. F. harness-maker. Kiesel Frank, R. R. watchman. Kiesel Wm. plasterer. Kilmer C. H. trader. Kiner S. H. clerk. King E. W. rents farm. King R. F. H. carpenter. Kipp A. night watchman organ factory. Klassman Fritz, farm laborer. Klein Anton, harness-maker; \%. Kleinfelder Jno. retired ; 7. Kleinschnitz Geo. rents farm. Kleinschnitz J. C. farm renter. Knaur Geo. peddler. KWIHK NICHOLAS, Bakery and Saloon; born near Coburg, Germany, March 1, 1827; came to this country in 1851, and to this Co. Aug. 12, 1857 ; has lived here twenty years ; was in New York one year and in California two years ; has held office Road Commissioner ; married Miss Margaret Genther in 1858; she was born in Germany; they have eight chil- dren, three sons and five daughters, Mary Louise, Emma, Minnie, Laura, Robert, Edward, William. KNAUER PETER, Saloon; born in Saxe-Coburg, Germany, May 13, -1829; came to this country in 1852 ; lived in New York one year; came here, 1853, and has lived here twenty-four years; has been engaged in business twelve years ; married Miss Barbara Miller, Jan. 20, 1855; she was born Feb. 2, 1834; they have four children, Andrew, Katie, John, Ida. Knight John H. i Kodder E. Kohl Henry, clerk. Kohl Jacob, jeweler. Kohl S. Koppel H. R. R. watchman. MENDOTA TOWNSHIP. 485 Koppfer Wm. insurance agent ; 2. Kramer Geo. shoemaker. Kramer Jacob, teamster. Kramer Joseph, bootmaker. Kramm George, shoemaker. Kreis P. harness maker ; 5. Kreitzer C. veterinary surgeon. Kreitzer L. retired. Krueger John, saloon. Krueger Otto, butcher. Kuder A. Kuelgen Anton, clerk. Kuney J. E. lumber merchant. KUXEY JOHN, Lumber business born in Perry Co., Penn., May 12, 1820 came to this state, to Chicago, in 1846 came to this Co. in 1859 ; has been engaged in lumber business about twenty years; married Matilda Ernest, of Perry Co., Penn., in 1848 ; they have seven children, four sons, three daughters; lost one daughter. Kurtenbach Wm. sewing machine peddler. ACOCK A. farmer; Sec. 11; 3. Laferty Hugh, railroad laborer. Laferty John, railroad laborer. Lamb Edward, farm laborer. Lamermire L. laborer in organ factory. Langlitz John, farm laborer. Lantz F. laborer. Larck F. wheelwright. Larkin Ira, miller; %. Lathrop J. O. drayman ; 2. Launt V. laborer. Lawrey Edward, assistant dressmaker. Lee John A. coal dealer ; 4. Lee Simon, brick mason ; 6. Leiser Geo. boot and shoe maker. Leitz Nic, Jr. Leland D. W. restaurant. Lewis A. R. stock dealer. Lewis James, farmer ; Sec. 12 ; 18. Lewis J. F. farmer boy. Lewis Nelson, laborer. Lentz John, saloon. Lentz Nic, Sr., rents farm. Lentz Peter, saloon ; 3. Lieterschied B. retired. Lindy Mat, laborer. Lindemire Z., laborer ; 4. Lindsey John, (col.) laborer. Linscott B. H. miller ; 18. Liscom A. F. farmer ; Sec. 29 ; 8. Liscom J. R. retired farmer ; 4. Livermore L. retired. Livers John A. grocer; 1. Livers W. H. postmaster ; 5. Loefler Henry, carpenter. Love John, painter. Lowed D. Y. Justice of the Peace; \%. Lowery B. F. carpenter. Lyman D. retired. Lyman George, laborer. Lyttle J. E. J. operator. •cCORMICK JAS. farmer; Sec. 16; 3. M Mccormick samuel,, Farmer; Sec. 16; born Stark Co., Ohio, Jan. 27, 1842 ; came to this Co. Dec. 1, 1854 ; has lived here twenty-three years ; owns farm of 40 acres; married Miss Susie Booker, of Ohio, Feb. 26, 1873 ; they have three children, Charles A., born Oct. 21, 1873 ; James Francis, Oct. 3, 1875 ; Samuel, May 28, 1877. McCauley James, laborer. McCauley John, laborer. McDonald James, retired farmer ; 6. McDowell la, buhrtisce. S McEvoy Jas. laborer. McFarland A. W. druggist. McFarland C. dry goods clerk. McGee A. (col.) laborer. McGinnis J. D. farmer boy. McGINNIS J AS. Farmer; Sec. 14; born in Canada, April 9, 1822 ; came to N. Y. in 1835 ; lived there fifteen years ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; has lived here twenty- seven years ; was railroading on the C, B. & Q. R. R. and 111. Central, two years; was in grain and stock business in Men- dota, ten years; has bought corn for 11 cents a bushel, and dressed hogs at $1.50 and $2-00 per 100 lbs ; only thirteen voters in Mendota and Meridian in 1851 ; has held office of school director, also Alder- man, in Mendota ; owns farm of 160 acres ; married Mary A. Wells, in March, 1848; she was born in Lewis Co., N. Y. ; have three children, Willis J., Emma C, George W.; lost three daughters. McGinnis John, retired grain buyer ; 15. McGinnis M., Jr. farmer. McGinnis Michael, farmer ; Sec. 30 ; 8. McGinnis Thos. farmer; Sees. 11 and 12; 14. McGinnis Wallace, farmer ; Sec. 1 ; 7. McGlaughlin Tim, laborer. McGraw Michael, laborer. McGregor J. R. teacher. McINTIRE ARTHUR C. Retired; born in Waldo Co., Me., June 18, 1836 ; lived in that State sixteen years ; came to this Co. 1852 ; is one of the early settlers ; has hunted deer all over this prairie ; has killed deer where the city of Mendota now stands ; owns stock of farm of 320 acres 486 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: W. half Sec 11; stocked with some of the finest stock in LaSalle Co. ; has held the offices of Supervisor and Deputy Sheriff; was elected Sheriff of this Co. in 1872, and held that office four years ; married Miss Sarah E. Linn, on New Year's Day, 1863 ; she was born in Windsor, Me. ; they have five children, two sons and three daugh- ters, Mary M., William A., Charles C, Hattie, Arthur H. Mclntire E. G. rents farm. Mclhtire R. J. rents farm. Mcllvene P. laborer. Mcllwain R. B. butcher. McKeen John, speculator. McKim Jas. tanner, works in tannery. lcKE£ MELROY A. born in Can- dor, Tioga Co., N. Y., May 4, 1825 ; came to this State, to Bureau Co., in 1850 ; came to this city in 1864; held the office of Supervisor for a number of years, and was Chairman of the Board in Bureau Co. ; has held the office of Mayor of Mendota four years ; married Miss Mary Frost, March 31, 1852; she was born in Millport, Chemung Co., N. Y., April 9, 1828. McLaughlin A. C. blacksmith. McLaughlin G. E. laborer. McliAUGHlilN PATRICK. Farmer ; Sec 23 ; born County Lowd, Ire- land, in 1819; came to this country in 1847 ; lived in Penn. four years ; lived in Cal. four years ; came to this State and Co. in 1856; married Mary Ann Meath, in 1864 ; she was born County Mayo, Ireland ; they have one child, James, born in 1864. McLaughlin Pat, retired grocer. McMahon Jas. R. R. laborer. McMahon John, R. R. laborer. McMahon M. R. R laborer. McPherson S. F. blind. McNeal I. W. laborer. McNett D. C. trader. McNett J. A. trader. McNett Wm. retired. Madden Geo. H. clerk, foundry. Madden J. C. prop, foundry ; 20. Madden S. retired. Mahar Andrew, teamster. Mahar D. teamster. Mallen Fred, retired. Manchester E. J. director organ factory; 18. Manning E. C. tuner organ factory. MAUS PHILIP M. Farmer; Sec. 7; born in Nassau, Germany. Dec. 10, 1834 ; came to this country May 27, 1852, and to Bureau Co., June 7, 1852; lived there eighteen years ; came to this Co. in 1870 ; held office of Assessor one year, and office of Constable four years ; holds office of School Director here ; owns farm of 237 acres ; maraied Elizabeth Erbes, Jan 26, 1859; she was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; they have six children, John W., Catherine, Philip H., Minnie, Emma, Louise. Marks L. money loaner ; 60. Mark L. J. laborer. Marston J. photographer; 3. Masterman D. carpenter. Matlock W. C. Matthews Fred A. tuner organ factory ; 1 %. Maxwell Jas. (col.) mill engineer. Meath P. J. teacher. Meath T. F. farm laborer. Meath Thos. farmer; Sec. 11; 20. Meesenbach Chas. clerk, dry goods. Meesenbach Frank, Jr., restaurant. Meisenbach D., Sr. retired. Meisenbach D., Jr. butcher; 20. MEISENBACH FRANZ, Restau- rant and Confectionery ; born in Prussia, Germany, Feb. 19, 1826 ; lived there twen- ty-three years, and came to this country in 1849 ; lived in New Orleans and St. Louis ; worked as tanner and currier; came to this Co. in 1851 ; lived here twenty-four years; held the office of Alderman two terms ; married Helena Reck, from Prus- sia, in Jan., 1852; she died Oct. 22, 1876; had eleven children, four sons and seven daughters, all born in Mendota ; lost one son and one daughter. Meisenbach Wm. saloon ; 3. Mendel August, rents farm. Merrifield L. B. organ factory ; 18. Mettler J. 1. mechanic. Middlestad F. rents farm. Millekin O. C. stone-cutter. Miller Andrea, carpenter. Miller August, merchant. Miller Chas. painter. Miller Fred, retired farmer ; 15. Miller H. Miller Henry, cooper. Miller Hiram. Miller J. E. farmer; Sec. 31; 13. Miller Jacob, tobacconist ; 6. Miller Jno. laborer. Miller Karl, farm renter. Miller Phil. Miller S. H. retired. Miller W. W. carpenter. Mohlar Jas. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; 6. Moody J. D. dentist ; 2. Moore M. C. plasterer. Moore Michael, railroad laborer. Moore Thos. railroad man. Moore W. C. fish peddler. MENDOTA TOWNSHIP. 487 Moore W. S. plasterer. Moore W., Sr. plasterer. Moore C. E. brakesman. Morey G. W. teamster. Moseley Henry, clerk. Murphy T. W. railroad laborer. T^-AUGHTON WM. railroad laborer. MUIAXJf JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 3, born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, in 1826 ; came to this country July 8, 1864 ; lived here thirteen years; owns farm of 80 acres land ; married Elizabeth Schmidt, in 1853; she was born in Hesse-Darm stadt, Germany; they have four children Catharine, Mary, Anna, Julia. Naven Pat. railroad laborer. Nelson A. laborer. Nelson Calvin, teamster. Nilson Martin, laborer organ factory. Newman Fred, farm renter. Newmeyer Chas. laborer. Newmeyer Jno. laborer. Newport T. F. A. railroad agent I.C.R.R. ; 4. Niebergal J. H. farm boy. Niebergal J. M. farmer; Sec. 1 ; 13. Niebergal Philip, farmer boy. Niesley J. L. Street Commissioner. Nolan W. B. leather dealer ; 3. /^VEHLERT JULIUS, shoemaker. Ohle Geo. cigar-maker. Ohls Fred, cigar-maker. Olberts A. shoemaker. Olds J. E. mechanic organ factory; 7. Olds M. works organ factory. Olds M. K. superintendent organ factory ; 20. Olson Martin, mechanic organ factory. Orth Wm. harness maker. O 'Toole Thos. farm renter. "DALMER G. L. stone-cutter; 2. Palmer M. D. harness maker. Parks Benj. drayman. PARK Kit WM. Editor of Mendota News; born in Maysville, Ky., Nov. 6, 1835; lived in that State fifteen years; went in printing office at Ripley, Ohio, and then went to Cincinnati in office of Cincinnati Enquirer; came to Southern Illinois in 1855, and to Mendota in 1858 ; was in the army ; 2d Lieut. 75th Regt. I. V. I.; was promoted to Captain Co. A; was in battles of Perrysville, Stone River, Chicamauga, Lookout Mountain, and the Atlanta campaign ; married Miss Ella B. Bond, June 18, 1850 ; she was from Chili- cothe, Ohio, and sister of General J. R. S. Bond ; have three children, Jennie, Annie, and E. Bond Parker. Parsons P. D. carpenter ; 5. Patrick Wm. M. retired soldier. Pearce W. retired merchant. Pearl J. C. traveling agent; 5. Pearsol S. G. cooper. Peart R. butcher ; 18. Peart Thos. butcher. Penfield J. W. laborer. Perham Chas. mechanic organ factory. Pert Fred, butcher; %. Peters F. musician. Phalen M. blacksmith. Phelan N. blacksmith. Phelps H. Wm. laborer. Phillips Jno. blacksmith. Pierce J. D. mechanic organ factory. Pinke E. laborer. Pittslick W. F. retired farmer. Pittslick Wm. boot and shoe merchant; 2. Pixley C. H. jeweler; 3. Plaisted D. V. retired merchant ; 8. Pohl G. retired farmer. Pollens W. J. engineer. Porterfield George K. farmer boy. PORTKRFIEKD J. C. Farmer; Sec. 20 ; born in Armstrong Co., Penn., July 16, 1822; came to this Co. in 1857; has been School Director; owns farm of 80 acres ; married Miss Emily Kenworthy in 1848 ; she was born in Eng. ; five children, three sons and two daughters; Matilda, Emma S., George, Charlie and Arthur. Potter H. hotel clerk. Potter R. B. hotel keeper ; 5. Powers Pat. railroad boss. Pulver Peter, livery stable ; 4. PUIiVER & CLARK, Livery and Boarding Stable. Pumphry Ed. saloon clerk. Prescott A. H. rents farm. Prescott R. A. farmer ; Sec. 19. Price Geo. M. banker ; 40. Price Wm. hardware ; 5. QUIMBY E. C. railroad superintend- ent; 8. Quirnby J. B. engineer. RANCIER JAS. A. carpenter; retired from Rest. Randlett C. B. retired farmer; 1%. Randlett J. B. teacher. Ratchford Pat. teamster. Reader Henry, laborer. Reaser W. B. carpenter. Reck Peter, miller ; 2. 488 LA SALLE COUNTY DIKECTOBY: REDDING- MARTEN", Farmer; Sec. 23; born in Co. Cork, Ire., Dec. 26, 1834; came to this country in 1857; lived in Conn, two years ; came to this Co. in 1861 ; owns farm of 80 acres; married Susan Flanagin, of Co. Claire, Ireland, in 1865 ; five children, four boys and one girl. Reed E. A. druggist. Reed M. W. retired. Reichert H. John, mechanic. Reichart Peter, car repairer. Reinhart Peter, car greaser. Reiter H. N. harness maker. Reiter John, shoemaker. Reiter Nic. retired ; 2. Reul Jacob, cigar maker. Reul J. G. barber. Reynolds D. N. grocer clerk. Reynolds J. H. retired tinner. Rhea G. W. farmer; Sec. 23 ; 4. Rial W. M. carpenter. Rice E. H. tuner in organ factory. Richards Henry, P.O. clerk. Riegel M. laborer. Riely Jas. laborer. Riely Wm. laborer. Rife Henry, retired ; 6. Robinson J. B. mail agt. C. B. & Q. branch. Robinson J. K. retired ; 15. Rockwood W. H. button factory ; 1%. Roetzel G. retired ; 12. Rogers C. L. grocer; 1%. Rogers S. E. grocer; 14. Rogers W. J. farmer ; Sec. 34 ; 7. Roman Z. Roth Chris, clerk agriculture. Roth John, hostler. Roth Wm. baggage master I. C. R. R. Rowley L. D. grocer; 12. Rude David, hardware ; 8. Rude Thaddeus, speculator. Ruedy Casper, grocer ; 10. RXJGGEES R. H. Editor and Pub- lisher of Mendota Bulletin; born in Steu- benville, Jan. 26, 1828 ; came to this Co. in 1862 ; married Helen Hungerford, of Taze- well Co., 111., in Sept., 1855; one child, Mark, born July, 1866. Rupert A. carpenter ; 2. Rupert J. C. mechanic. Rupert Peter, saloon ; 1^. Rust I. C. retired farmer ; 8. QACKET N. B. farmer; Sec. 15; 7. SALMON JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 22; born in Lycoming Co., Pa., Nov. 9, 1826 ; lived in renn. eighteen years, and came to Ohio ; lived there seven years, and came to this State ; has lived thirty years in the State, and fifteen in the Co. ; held oflice of Pathmaster four years ; owns farm of 80 acres ; married Hannah Gritfin, of Penn., in 1853; one child, Harriet Emily. Sanduskey J. railroad laborer. Sanford J. O. printer. SAUER PHILIP, Farmer; Sec. 19; born in Prussia, Germany, March 20, 1834 ; came to this country May 9, 1858: came to Illinois and lived in Chicago, and came to this Co.; lived here ten years; owns farm of 80 acres ; married Miss Eliza Walter, of Prussia, Germany, in March, 1858 ; they have six children, Mary, Christian, Katie, Joseph, Lizzie, Anna. SAUERESSIG- P. J. Farmer; Sec. 6; born in Nassau, Germany, May 17, 1804 ; came to this country in 1849 ; bought this land May 17, 1849 ; only one or two log houses near here then ; owns farm of 220 acres ; married Margaretha Catharine Becker, Aug. 16, 1828; she was born in Germany in 1800, and died 1866 ; have had seven children, George, Philip, Eva Mag- dalena,Maria D., Peter, William, Anthony ; Peter died in the army during war ;. Wil- liam married Catharine Pohl, Feb. 11, 1872 ; have two children, Mary Elizabeth ; Philip Jacob. Saueresseg P. W. rents farm. Scharkof A. laborer. Scharkopf L. laborer. Scheidenhelm J. blacksmith. Schmidt Bert, harness dealer ; 2^. Schmidt H. carpenter. Schmidt Joseph, railroad laborer. Schmidt Wm. laborer. Schmitz Frank, clerk. Schmitz Jno. druggist. Schneller Peter, wagon shop. Schneller Jacob, wagon shop. Schneller S. wagon shop. Schnetz E. clerk. Schnetz Geo. druggist. Schnetz Jno. clerk, drug store. Schnetz S. Schuk A. M. boarding house. Schueler Jno. laborer. Schuler W. railroad laborer. Schultes P. cabinet maker. Schultz Adolph, teamster. Schultz Aug. hardware ; 3. Schultz B. laborer. Schultz J. J. carpenter. Schultz Jno. clerk, drug store. Schuetz P. grocer. Schumel J. laborer. Schurz Morris. MENDOTA TOWNSHIP. 489 Schwartz Joseph, cabinet. Scofleld E. H. works at organ factory ; 2. Scofield H. laborer. Scott A. President organ factory. Scott L. agriculturist. Scott Thos. dry goods merchant. Scott Win. dry goods merchant; 16. Secor Frank, painter. Secor R. W. retired. Seeberg C. teamster. Servan J. H. organ peddler. Shanahan R. railroad laborer. Shaw Thos. laborer. Shed D. C. nothing. Shettle Geo. W. mechanic. Shipley R. F. foreman planing mill ; 3. Shirk Joel, retired shoe dealer. Shook A. boarding house. Shouse S. carpenter. Signor S. R. painter. Simminger Jno. tailor. Simpson Frank, rents farm. Sims Jas. retired. Sims P. H. clerk, railroad. Singer Joseph, laborer. Smith Austin, boots and shoes ; 16. Smith A. B. canvasser. Smith C. M. rents farm. Smith D. M. traveling tea merchant. Smith Henry, carpenter. Smith Jno. organ mechanic. Smith Jno. T. works at organ factory. Smith S. B. nurseryman. Smith Rev. Wm. H. preacher. Sneed M. F. printer. SNYDER DANIEL,, Retired Farm- er ; born in Penn., Feb. 8, 1817 ; came to this State (to Livingston Co.) in 1858 ; has held office Road Commissioner and Su- pervisor; owns 230 acres land; married Maria Williams, Aug. 20, 1839 ; she died Feb. 5, 1850; they had four children, Al- bert, Mrs. Martha McCormick, Mrs. Kate Eckert, Mrs. Julia Bockoven; married Maria McGees, June 19, 1851 ; she died May 19, 1877 ; they had one child, Frank P. Snyder, born Aug. 5, 1854; he has been studying law with Hon. L. B. Crooker, Mendota, for past two years. Snyder F. P. law student. Snyder Levi, retired farmer ; 15. Snyder V. shoemaker. Solan Thos. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; 14. Solmon Jno. farmer ; Sec. 22 ; 7. Sontag Jno. blacksmith. Sontag Nich., Sr., shoemaker; 1. Sontag Nich., Jr., saloon. Sontag Peter, blacksmith. Sontag Wm. retired ; 2. Sour P. rents farm. Spencer Reuben, retired farmer; 1. Spetter Amos, teamster. Spickler D. H. pnysician ; 8. Sprinker H. carpenter. Sproul H. J. news depot ; 3. Steif Fred, laborer. Steif Jacob, laborer. Stein F. laborer. STEIN JOHN FRED. Farmer; Sec. 3 ; born in Nassau, Germany, Nov. 8, 1839 ; came to this country in 1848, and to this Co. the same year ; lived in town of Troy Grove 27 years; holds office School Di- rector; owns farm of 160 acres; married Miss Selles Lane, July 3, 1864 ; she was born in Byrne, Germany ; they have eight children, Hannah, Henry, John, Philip, Elizabeth, Mena, Kathrina, and baby. Stern Moses, clerk clothing store. Stevens H. C. clerk for Warner & Hoffman. Stillwager Jacob, laborer. Stillwagen John, rents farm. Strorme Daniel, farmer ; Sec. 26 ; 15. Stubbs James, drayman. Stuewe Henry, cabinet-maker. Stumph Leonard, R. R. laborer. Suebel August, laborer. Swann S. W. laborer. Swanson August, laborer organ factory. Swanson John, laborer organ factory. Swearingen A. peddler. Swisher J. A. teacher. Swisher S. farmer ; Sec. 26 ; 6. Swithtenberg F. farmer. npAPPER JAS. A. farmer. Taylor (J. T. hotel keeper. Taylor E. D. coal operator, president. TAYLOR JAMES, Farmer; Sec. * 20; born in Lincolnshire, Eng., Sept. 29, 1834; came to this country in 1868, and to this Co. the same year ; rents farm of 240 acres of I. S. Miller; has lived here nine years ; has two brothers and two sisters in this Co. Taylor Jas. L. butcher. Taylor Lewis, grain buyer ; 16. Templer George, farm hand. Terney John, laborer. Tewksberry G. W. stockholder organ fact. ; 7. THAYER S. M. Publisher Mendota News; born in Berkshire Co., Mass., April 6, 1824 ; lived in that State 33 years ; came to this Co. and State in 1857, and has lived here 20 years; was engaged in marble 490 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY : business here for many years; married Nancy R. Darling in 1846; she was from Franklin Co., Mass ; have three children, Albert M., Henry C, and Nellie M. ; lost one son, Floyd S. Thomas A. T. turner. THOMPSON GEO. W. Fanner; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Meridan ; born in Jennings Co., Ind., Feb. 9, 1850; lived there four years ; came to Schuyler Co. in 1854, and to this Co. in 1865 ; has held office of Path- master ; married Miss Ella Meath, Oct. 20, 1870; she was born in the town of Men- dota; they have three children, Blanche, Georgie May, and William Paul ; lost little boy." Thompson James, barber. Thompson John. Tineman "William. Tinker J. G. retired merchant. Tinker M. S. carriage trimmer. Tinney Robert, laborer. Triblehorn B. physician. Tobin Wm. brakeman. Tonges John, laborer. Towner D. M. grain dealer. Towner James, laborer. Tracey Patrick, laborer. Troll C. restaurant. Trott Casper, laborer. TRUMAX WM. Farmer; Sec. 27; born in Lincoln, Eng., April 16, 1833; came to this country, July 1, 1852, and to this Co. same year, and has lived here 25 years ; carried on Bakery and Confection- ery business in Mendota and Peru ; was engaged in Stock business, his sales amounting to $184,000 in one year; has crossed the Plains a number of times; owns tarm ol 300 acres ; he is Director of First National Bank of Mendota; married Mary Taylor, from Lincoln, Eng., in April, 1852; they have three children, Louise, William R., and Mary E. Twist M., R. R. bridge builder. Tyler H. S. mechanic. , u NGER CHAS.' laborer. UL.TCH FRED. W. Farmer; Sec. 9 ; born in Bureau Co., 111., March 4, 1853 ; lived in Bureau Co. 24 years ; came to this Co., March 28, 1877; farms his father's farm of 160 acres ; married. Miss Amelia Eich, Feb. 21, 1877; she was born in Ger- many, and came to this country in 1864. V ANDER F. farm laborer. Vanpatters Yates, carpenter. Vanvleit Chas. traveling salesman. Vanvleit W. carpenter ; 5. Vincent Frank, peddler. Vincent J. carpenter. Volk D. saloon. Volk George, blacksmith ; 5. AGNER H. baker. W Waist W. F. retired farmer. Waldo Chas. rents farm. Waldo E. Y. farmer; Sec. 32; 5. Waldo Lewis, liquor dealer ; 5. Walker J. G. laborer. Wallahan A. express messenger. Wallkish A. laborer. WAITER GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. 20; born in Coburg. Germany, Sept. 24, 1839; came to this country in 1856; lived in Bureau Co. sixteen years; owns farm of 160 acres; was in the army four years, 55th I. V. I.; was in battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Vicksburg, Jackson, and in Sherman's March to the Sea; married Margaret Billhorn, of Ba- varia, German}*, in 1865 ; have seven chil- dren, two boys and five girls: Katie, Henry, Lizzie, Laura, John, Hettie and Maggie. Walter Joe, laborer. WAMEK GEO. Proprietor Warner House ; born in Leicestershire, England, in 1812 ; came to this country in 1818 ; lived in Mass. eighteen years; came to this State in 1837 ; has lived here about forty years; married Mary Catherine Fleck, who was born in France ; they have four children, all sons. Warner Jacob, shoemaker. Warner L. rents farm. Wash Thos. (col.) laborer; 1. Washburn J. N. wagon factory ; 4. Watkins J. L. ticket agent ; 8. Webber J., Sr. farmer ; Sec. 3. Webber John, Jr. farmer ; Sec. 7 ; 12. Weber A. farmer boy. WEBER JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 6; born Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, April 28,1837 ; came to this country in 1851, and to this Co. same year; only a few houses here then; only one house between here and Paw Paw Grove ; owns farm of 210 acres ; has held the office of School Director; married Barbara Bieser, Dec. 24, 1859; she was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Ger- many; have ten children: Lizzie, Katie, John, Adam, Ann, Peter, Babbet, Frank, Lena, Mary ; have lost one girl, Caroline. Webster B. H. clerk, dry goods. Wedeman W. rents farm. Weidner Chas. rents farm. Weis E. mechanic. Weiss W. blacksmith. Weiss M. Weischendorf L. painter. MENDOTA TOWNSHIP. 491 "Welch J as. 11. R. fireman. Welch Michael, lahorer. Welch Wm. lahorer. Wendel Rev. preacher U. B. Church. Wenham Wm. teamster. Wenke H. lahorer. Werchenskei Fred, dry goods merchant. Wert Geo. retired farmer ; 12. West, Samuel, Lea House. Wetherstome C. laborer organ factory. Weygandt J. laborer. Wheeler W. H. retired merchant; 4. White Bazil, laborer. White Pat. laborer. Whitford J. C. carpenter. Whitmore L. S. clerk R. R. freight office. Wietgen Wm. laborer. Widner Chas. laborer. Wilbur T. L. clerk lumber yard. Wilhelm Fritz, laborer. Willard W. F. laborer. Williamson A. L. farmer boy. Williamson E. A. rents farm. Williamson G. S. farmer. Williamson Joseph, farmer. Williamson P. H. rents farm. Williamson Wm. M. farmer boy. Wilmeroth Jno. saloon ; 4. Wilson M. clerk. Wilson Saml. teamster. Wilson Thos. coal merchant; 1. Winchel C. J. laborer. Winslow E. W. organ peddler. Winterscheid M. well borer. Wintrode J. W. hardware ; 10. Wise E. E. salesman organ factory; 12. WIXOM HEXRY W. Farmer; Sec. 36 ; born in Franklin Co., Ohio, Sept. 20, 1820 ; came to this State in 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1835, and has lived here forty- two years ; one of the oldest settlers now living; was in California a number of years ; has sold his corn at ten cents a bushel, and wheat at thirty-five cents a bushel, at Peru, and pork at $1.75 per cwt. ; owns farm of 80 acres ; has held the office of School Director ; was also elected Justice of the Peace; married Rebecca E. Eckert, daughter of Jacob L. Eckert, from Penn., in 1859; they have seven children, four sons and three daughters. Wohlers Ed. soda factory. Wonderly Jno. retired. Wonderly Thos. dry goods clerk ; 1%. Wood D. U. retired. Woodbridge T. H. dental student. Woodbridge T. F. dentist. Woods Geo. retired Constable. Woods R. N. retired farmer ; 30. Wormley E. K. chicken merchant ; 9. Wormley H. J. clerk. Wormley J. B. clerk. Wormley K. grocer ; 16. Wright D. C. traveling salesman. Wyley Allen, retired farmer ; 30. Y OCKEY C. railroad yardmaster. YOCKEY JOHX, Farmer ; Sec. 21 ; born in Germany, June 24, 1842 ; came to this country in 1855, and to this Co. same year ; was in the army in 53d Regt. I. V. I., Co. B; married Miss Mary Shay, in 1868 ; she died in May, 1876 ; has three children, Charlie, Adeline, Mary C. Yockey P. laborer ; 2. York S. V. R. horse tamer; 10. Yost Ed. farmer boy. Yost I. C. farmer; Sec. 6; 10. Yost Jacob, farmer ; Sees. 7 and 8. Yost Jno. farmer boy. YOST PHIL.IP, Farmer; Sec. 5; born in Nassau, Germany, Sept. 27, 1824 ; came to this country in 1849 ; came to Perkin's Grove, where he lived two years ; came to this Co. in 1851, and has lived here twenty-six years ; one of the oldest settlers ; nothing but prairie here at that time; owns 240 acres of land ; married Maggie Harten, in May, 1851 ; she was born in Coburg, Germany; have nine children, lost one daughter ; Jacob, Edward, John, Emil, George, Maggie, Katie, Louise, Elizabeth. Young Wm. cooper. ^EBARTH A. laborer. Zohrn H. miller. Zolper Ph. brick-layer. Zoph C. laborer. MENDOTA BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Arnold Stephen, Barber and Jus- I Banning O. JB. Prop. Dairy and tice of the Peace. Cheese Manufactory. 492 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Best Jno. E. Dealer in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds, etc. Blake & Blake, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods and Notions. Cook E. jP. Physician and Surgeon. Corbus J. C. Physician and Sur- geon. Crooker Lucien B. Attorney. Dawson Jas. B. Hardware, Stoves, House Furnishing Goods, Tin, Copper, and Sheet-iron Ware. Bean Alpheus, Dealer in Furni- ture. Dewey & Sproule, Newsdealers and Stationers. Edwards Geo, W. Hardware. Edwards Jos. W. Physician and Surgeon. Henning C. Brewer. Kenworthy Jas. Carriage Manu- facturing. Knauer Nicholas, Bakery and Saloon. E/nauer Beter, Saloon. Kuney J. & Son, Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds, &c. Meiseribach Franz, Restaurant and Confectionery. Barker Wm. Editor Mendota News. Bulver & Clark, Livery and Boarding Stable. Buedy & Fischer, Wholesale and Retail Groceries and Provisions. Buggies, Editor and Publisher Mendota Bulletin. Thayer S. M. Editor Mendota News. Warner Geo. Prop. Warner House. EARL TOWNSHIP. ADAIR MORRIS, farmer; Sec. 7; P. 0. Earlville; 1. Adair A. farmer ; P. 0. Earlville. Agnew Chas. barber; Earlville. Agnew Frank, barber ; Earlville ; J^. Agnew H. tailor ; Earlville. Agnew J. H. laborer; Earlville. Agnew Jas. laborer ; Earlville. Albee E., Jr., laborer; Earlville. Albee H. B. laborer; Earlville. Alcorn J. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Earlville; 6. ALEXANDER HElfRYT. Farmer ; Sec. 4 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Mifflin Co., Perm. ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; owns 330 acres land ; has been School Director for twenty years ; he married Miss M. J. Sharp, in 1851 ; she was born in Penn. ; has seven children. Alexander Wm. farmer; P. O. Earlville. Alworth N. B. clerk ; Earlville ; 3^. Anderson A. B. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Earl- ville; 2. Anderson Chris. Anderson J. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Earlville. Andreas Wm. retired farmer ; P.O. Earlville. Arris C. H. carpenter ; Earlville. B Atkinson John, laborer ; Earlville ; %. Avery D. F. insurance agent ; Earlville. AGLEY BRADFORD, laborer; P. O. Earlville. BALLARD WM. H. Butcher; Earl- ville ; born in Fort Edward, Washington Co., N. Y., March 12, 1833 ; came to Kane Co., this state, in 1835, and to this Co. in 1852; married Miss Frances E. Brown, 1855, who was born in Mass.; has one daughter, Nina May. Bancroft Chas. laborer ; Earlville. Bancroft Silas, laborer; Earlville. Bardoner J. A. farm; S. 28; PO.Earlville; 2. Barnard D. L. cabinet maker; P. O. Earl- ville; 1. Barnard T. carpenter ; Earlville. BARRETT BURT G. Livery and Feed Stable; Earlville; born in Clark Co., Ohio, 1840; came to this state in 1850; holds office of Constable, Deputy Sheriff, and City Marshal ; married Miss Emily S. Jones, in 1865 ; she was born in Mich. ; has two children, Ella and Nina. BATES WARD R. Capitalist; Earl- ville; born in Mass., 1816; came to this Co. in 1858 ; married Miss Julia M. Mason, EAJRL TOWNSHIP. 493 1849; she was born in Mass.; has one child, Helen E., wife of R. H. Trask. Beagle Jno. BEAGLE WI. W. Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Earlville; born in N. Y., 1832; came to this Co. in 1861 ; owns 48 acres, value, $2,400; married Miss Georgiana Kimball, in 1863 ; she was born in Mass. ; has three children, Georgietta, Eva B., and Josephine May. BE ALE GEORGE, Retired Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Earlville; born in Penn., April 15, 1802 ; came to this Co. in 1852 ; owns 80 acres, value, $4,800; married Jane Milligan, in 1830 ; she was born in Penn. ; has nine children, Elizabeth, "Wil- liam, James, Adaline, Hannah A., Edith, Harvey, Samuel, and Mary J. BE ALE GEO. H. Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Earlville; born in Penn., in 1840; came to this Co. in 1852; owns 120 acres, value, $6,500 ; married Miss N. A. Strout, 1864 ; she was born in Penn. ; has five children, Abner F., Minnie J., William D., George H. and Grace. Beale S. C. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Earlville. BEARDSLEY JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Leland; born in Mass., in 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1836 ; owns 160 acres land; he married Miss Hannah Austin, in 1854; she was born in N. Y. ; has four children, Franklin A., Alfred O., Arthur C, and Hattie N. Best E., Sr., farm; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Earlville; 2. Best E., Jr.,farmer and painter ; P.O.Earlville. BINDER FRED T. Hardware Mer- chant; Earlville; born in Germany, 1840; came to this Co. in 1856; married Miss Mary Sucher, 1872; she was born in Downer's Grove, Da Page Co. ; has one daughter, Clara Lena. Binder Geo. tinsmith ; Earlville. Blakesley G. H. laborer ; Earlville. Bliss B. F. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Earlville. Bliss F. J. veterinary surgeon ; Earlville. Bliss John L. laborer ; Earlville. BLISS RUSSELL, Retired; Earl- ville ; born in Mass., 1801 ; came to this Co. in 1836 ; is one of the oldest settlers ; married Laura Burlingame, in 1836; she was born in Mass. and died; has five children, George, John B., Franklin, Phebe, and Eliza. Blue A. J. mason and farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Earlville; 1. ROOZEL JIENRY'J. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Earlville; born in Penn., 1851; came to this Co. in 1855; rents of his father 169 acres land, valued at $8,500; married Miss Josephine Kuney, in 1871 ; she was born in Penn. ; has two children, Gracie and Angie; lost one 'daughter, named Gertie. BOOZEL JONAS R. Farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Penn., in 1830 ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; owns 54 acres ; has been School Director for twenty years; married Margaret Song, in 1850; she was born in Penn. ; has three children, Alice Elmira, Elizabeth Mary, and Ross Joy ; lost one son and one daughter. BOOZEL WI. S. Proprietor Wallace House ; Earlville ; born in Juniata Co., Pa., in 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1852 ; married Miss Eliza Blissin, in 1861 ; she was born in this Co. Bolson George A. Boltz George, clerk; Earlville. Breese A. B. merchant, general store, dry goods, groceries, etc. ; Earlville ; 8. Breese F. P. harness and boots and shoes ; P. O. Earlville; 1. BROWN ALLEN, Retired Farmer; Earlville ; born in Mass. in 1807 ; came to this Co. in 1838, and has lived in the same place since that time; he is one of the oldest settlers ; owns 217 acres adjoining the town ; married Miss S. W. Burt, Feb. 6,1829; she was born in Mass., in 1812; has five children, Sarah, Lucy A., Francis E., Maria N., and Dwight A. Brown D. A. farmer ; P. O. Earlville ; 5. Brown A. J. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Earlville ; limited. Brown Rev. E. minister of M. E. Church ; Earlville. Brown H. A. farmer; P. O. Earlville. Brown J. W. attorney at law ; Earlville ; 5. BROWN LYMAN, Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Earlville; rents 157 acres of S. T. Stilson; born in Stuben Co., New York, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1872 ; married Miss Ada E. Luce, 1858; she was born in New York ; has two children, Milton A. and Mattie A. Bruell A. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O.Earlville. Bruell F. A. Bruell Gus. farmer ; Sec. 23 ; P.O.Earlville ; 2. BITLAND G. L. Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Leland; born in Norway, 1825; came to this Co. in 1845 ; owns 162^ acres, value, $60 per acre; has been School Director for years; married Isabella Branerd, 1852; "she was born in Norway; has twelve children, Samuel, Benjamin, Amelia, Louisa, Martha, George, Edward, Seward, Laura, Clarence, Emma, Mabel Buland Sam'l, farmer ; P.O. Leland. Burlingame A. A. laborer; Earlville. Burlingame D. farm: S.7; P.O. Earlville; 2. Burlingame Jno. H. physician ; Earlville. Burnidge A. M. laborer ; Earlville. Butterfield A.W. farm; S. 18; P.O. Earlville. f-^AIN R. R. blacksmith; Earlville; %. 494 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: CALLOWAY J. W. Baker and Con- fectioner; Earlville ; born in London, Ens;., in 1846; married Miss Frances Patrick in 1867 ; she was born in Wayne Co., Penn. Cantlin Jas. laborer; Earlville. CARTER HEMM H. Farmer; Sec. 16 ; P. O Earlville ; born in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., Nov. 4, 1834; came to this Co. in 1835; owns 201 acres; married Miss Melvina H. Phillips in 1859; she was born in this Tp. ; four children, married, Char- lotte D., Edwin, George and Loretta M. Carter Joel, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Earlville. Casner John, laborer; Earlville. CARTER SAMUEL O. Retired Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Earlville; born in Jeff Co., N.Y., in 1803 ; came to this Co. in 1835; owns 250 acres; he is one of the oldest settlers ; has held offices of School Director and Justice of the Peace ; has carted wheat to Chicago and sold for 40 cents; has sold his pork for $1.50 per 100 lbs. on a credit of six months ; brought the first threshing and cleaning machine into Co : married Miss Lorana Thornton, Feb. 3, 1829 ; she was born in Vt. ; three chil- dren, Adolphus. Heman and Joel; lost two sons and two daughters ; one son, John T., enlisted in the 23rd 111. Inf., and died at Corinth of disease contracted in the army. Casner Wesley, laborer ; Earlville. Casner Wm. laborer ; Earlville. Chapman D.E. live stock dealer ; Earlville ; 5. Chapman M.L. farm; S. 7; P.O. Earlville; 1. Charleson John, farmer ; Earlville. Chase H. A. Justice of Peace ; Earlville ; %. Christopher John, laborer ; Earlville. Christopherson Lewis. Clark C. B. merchant; Earlville; 10. Clark Geo. L. clerk; Earlville; %. Cleveland H. H. Cleveland Wm. laborer; Earlville. Combs Chas. Conant E. C. ret. farmer; P.O. Earlville; 5. COXKLLX A. R. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Earlville; born in N.Y. in 1833; came to this Co. in 1866 ; owns 198% acres, val. $11,000; married Miss Mary Weatherwax in 1866 ; she was born in Ohio ; three chil- dren, Clifford, Mabel and Lucretia. COOK SYLVESTER, Farmer; Sec. 19 ; P.O. Earlville ; born in Conn, in 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1842 ; owns 290 acres ; married Mary E. Stephen in 1851 ; six children, Phineas S., Emmogene, Emily, Cora B., Maud and Sarah. Cooper Efni, Earlville. Cox D. ret. farmer ; S. 15 ; P.O. Earleville ; 12. Cox John, farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Earlville; 4. Crosby A. H. carpenter; Earlville. Currier J.,Sr., farm ; Sec. 22 ; P.O.Earlville ; 6. Currier John, Jr. farmer; Earlville. DAWIELSOJf CHRISTO- PHER, Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Le- land ; born in Norway, Jan. 4, 1834 ; came to this Co. in 1836; owns 351 acres; mar- ried Miss M. A. Thomasson, July 5, 1855; she was born in Norway ; eight children, Martin J., Daniel O, Bertha" A., Osinund M., Ida M., Eddie A., David N., Mary J. Darrow Erastus. Davidson J. M. clerk; Earlville; 1. DAVIS CHARLES, Farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Earlville; born in N.Y. in 1818; came to this Co. in 1844 ; owns 80 acres, value $4,500; married Miss Phebe Miner in 1850 ; she was born in N.Y. ; three children, George, Fidelia and Allen M. Davis Geo. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Earlville. Davison A.H. farm; S. 21 ; P.O. Earlville; 6. Dehanta Geo. laborer ; Earlville. Delhanta Patrick, retired; P.O. Earlville. REMOLD G. W. Live Stock Dealer; Earlville; born in Steuben Co., Ohio, in 1842; came to this Co. in 1854; married Miss Marian Bowen in 1868; she was born in Mass. ; one child, Fannie. DO AXE HAZEX C. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Earlville; born Mass., Apr. 16, 1834; owns 240 acres, val. $60 per acre ; his father came to this Co. in 1834, but owing to ill health, was compelled to return; he was offered 40 acres of land in Chicago on the North side of the river for his team ; he returned to this Co. in company with his father in 1840; married Eliza A. Crowell in 1859 ; she was born in Chautauqua Co., N.Y. ; seven children, Heman H., George P., Minnie M., Hattie J., Sherman, Jesse H., Elizabeth A. ; lost one son, Merton L. Dodge W. F. physician ; Earlville ; 2. DONAGH JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Earlville ; born in Canton, Mass., in 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; rents 333% acres of W. H. Cushman ; married Mary A. Niland in 1854; she was born in Eng. ; ten children, Richard, John, James, Katie, Mary A., Millie, Alice, Joseph, Jesse and Laura. Dorsett Ole, farmer ; P.O. Leland ; 3. Duling John, laborer ; Earlville. Dupee Jacob, retired; P.O. Earlville. Dupee J. A. merchant ; Earlville ; 25. Dupee R. O. merchant ; Earlville ; 10. EDGERTON D. G. cheese maker; Earl- ville; 2. Edwards Andrew, laborer; Earlville. Edwards Jacob, laborer; Earlville. Edwards Pierpont, capitalist ; Earlville ; 30. Erickson E. farm; Sec. 17; P.O. Earlville; 4. Erickson Ever ; P.O. Leland. Erickson Nels, farmer; P.O. Earlville; %. EARL TOWN8HIP. 495 Estes H. N. grocery merchant ; Earlville ; 6. Evans H. H. laborer; Earlville. EVERHAM MAXEEY, Farmer; Sec. 3 ; P. 0. Earlville ; born in Earl Tp., in the same place he now lives, June 25, 1848; owns 189 acres; married Miss Julia G. Barnes, March 5, 1873; she was born in DuPage Co., 111. ; two children, Mellicent and Flora May. ^ERGUSON PETER, laborer; Earlville. Fishell E. laborer ; Earlville. Fleming John, farmer; P.O. Earlville. Foot V.F. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Earlville; 1. Foote Floyd, laborer ; Earlville. Foote Hosea, laborer ; Earlville. Foote I. D. laborer ; Earlville. FOOTE XICOMi F. Sec. 28; P. O. Earlville ; born in N. Y., 1805 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; owns 47 acres land ; mar- ried Catherine Beagle, in 1828 ; she was born in N. Y. ; she died in 1856; his sec- ond wife was Mary B. Miner; she was born in Penn. ; he has nine children, named Floyd, Hosea, Jane, Riley, Cather- ine, Nancy, Secunda, Martha and Almira ; one son, Isaac, was killed at Chattanooga. Foote Ralph, laborer; Earlville. Foote Riley, laborer; Earlville. Foster W. H. farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Earlville. FRAXK AUGUSTUS H. Billiard Room ; Earlville ; born in Germany, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1859; married Miss Ann Cook in 1857 ; she was born in Ire- land, and came to this country when three years of age ; has eight children, names : Harriet M., Amanda R., Annie Laura, Isi- dore, Frederick William, James Douglas, Charles Augustus and Anna Maria. FURBUSH D. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Earl- ville; 4. Furbush L.J. farm ; S. 31 ; P. O. Earlville ; 3. Furbush Nat. retired ; Earlville ; 2. Fugue Henry, laborer; Earlville. G AUMON J. E. R. R. agent, C, B. & Q. R. R. ; Earlville ; 2. Gast Gotlieb, farm ; Sec.32 ; P.O. Earlville ; 4. GEORGE HORACE R. Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Leland ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., in 1824 ; came to this Co. in 1848 ; has held office of School Director nine years; married Elizabeth Stadden, in 1852; she was born in LaSalle Co. ; has three children, names William H., Ida B. and Edgar ; owns 240 acres land. Gillett J. A. farm; Sec. 30; P.O. Earlville; 1. Gillett Thos. farmer ;.Sec. 13; P.O v Earlville. Glover E. L. farmer; P.O. Earlville; 3. Goble E. T. physician and surgeon; Earl- ville; 1. Golden Thos. laborer ; Earlville. Gord A. N. farm ; Sec.25 ; P. O. Earlville ; %. GORD tf EES H. Farmer, rents of S. T. Stilson; Sec. 28; P. O. Earlville; born in Norway, in 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; served in the late war three years and three months, and did not miss a day's duty during the time; married Ber- tha Oleson in 1865 ; she was born in Nor- way; has six children, names: Henry, Delia, Thomas, Nellie, Julia and Jesse; lost two. GORD OLE, Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Leland ; born in Norway, in 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; owns 120 acres land, value $5,500; married Adaline Halverson, in 1864; she was born in Norway; has seven children, names: Lena, Samuel, Susanna, Josephine, Nettie, Sarah Ann and Hannah ; lost two. Goss Dexter, retired ; Earlville. Goss D. P. clerk; Earlville; 3. Goss Wm. laborer ; Earlville. Grace J. farmer; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Earlville ; 3. Graham John, mason ; Earlville. Grant E. W. shoemaker ; Earlville ; %. Gray Ira C. tinsmith ; Earlville. Greiner Fred, farmer; P. O. Earlville ; 1. Grinder Martin, laborer ; Earlville. Grillickson Knutson ; farmer ; P.O. Earlville. H AIGHT GEO. H. school teacher; Earl- ville. Haley Patrick, section boss on C, B. & Q. R. R. ; Earlville. Halverson N. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Leland. Hanson John, farmer; Sec.25; P. O. Leland. Hapeman Edgar, merchant ; Earlville. HAPEMAN W. E. Lumber Mer- chant ; Earlville ; born in N. Y., in 1828 ; came to this Co. in 1846 ; is associated with S. C. Wiley in the lumber business ; en- listed in the 4th I. V. C, as First Lieut, in Co. I, and w r as promoted to Captain Co. M ; he married Miss Lucy A. Brown, in 1850; she was born in Mass.; has thiee children, W. Edgar, Harry, Dwight A. Harding S. F. laborer ; Earlville ; 2. Harger H. H. farmer and carpenter ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Earlville ; %. Hart J. W. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Earlville. HART JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Earlville ; born in Scotland, in 1818 ; came to this Co. in 1847 ; owns 160 acres land; has held office of Supervisor six terms, two of which he was Chairman of the Board; also School Director, School Treasurer and Town Trustee; he was a member of the Twenty-eighth General Assembly of the State of Illinois, and was the author of the Illinois State Railroad Law; he married Mary P. Preston, in 496 LA 8ALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY! 1842 ; she was from the north of Ireland ; has ten children living, names; Chris- tiana, Sophia C, Joseph W., James P., Mary J., Samuel H., Adaline E., Ellen L., John N., Ann M.; lost one son, named Charles, April 13, 1852. Hart Sam'l, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Earlville. HARTHAN MARTIN, Farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Earlville; born in Germany, in 1824; came to this Co. in 1852; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; married Barbara Delkes,in 1862 ; she was born in Germany ; has three children, John H., Elizabeth L., Barbara C. Hawthorne'Martin. Hazle W. E. saloon~'and billiards; Earl- ville;^. HECOX LEVI, Farmer; Sec. 1 ; IP. O. Leland; born in Oneida Co., N. T., Mch. 2, 1828 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; owns 150 acres of land ; he married Martha A. Murdock, Dec. 10, 1851 ; she was born in Otsego Co., N. Y.; has two children, named Ellen G. and Eva B. Heslet J. farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Earlville ; 8. HIGHLAND OLE, Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Earlville; born in Norway, in 1811; came to this Co. in 1862; Republican; Lutheran; owns 160 acres land, value $7,500; he lived in Livingston Co. seven years ; married Julia Olson in 1842 ; she was born in Norway; has eight children, named Bertha, Ole, Ole H., Cyrus, John G., Nels, Cornelius and Isabel ; lost three, Ole, Erasmus and Julia. Hill H. H. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Earlville; 3. Hill Solon, farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P.O.-Earlville ; 4. Hiscock G. D. farm ; Sec. 18 ; P. O. Earlville. Hiscock L. farm; Sec. 18; P.O. Earlville ; 15. Hoadley G. R. farm. S. 13; P.O. Earlville; 3. HoadleyJ.H. farmer; S.23; P.O.Earlville; 5. Hoadley T.N. farm ; Sec.23 ; P.O.Earlville ; 4. Hoadley W.C.farm ; Sec.23 ; P.O. Earlville ; 2. Hoar Jas. blacksmith ; Earlville ; 2. Howe O. P. clerk; Earlville; %. HUM DANIEL, Farmer; Sec. 15; P.O.Earlville; born in Penn., in 1835; came to this Co. in 1852 ; owns 148J4 acres ot land, valued at $7,400 ; married Miss Catharine M. Knight, in 1860; she was born in Maine; "have seven children, Agnes M., Henrietta, Guy C, Sophia A., Charles B., Roy, and Henry. Hume W. O. Hurd D. L. physician; P. O. Earlville. HUM SAMUEL B. Farmer; Sec. 34 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Maine, in 1832; came to this Co. in 1855; owns 10}^ acres; he married first Miss C. Garland, who was born in New Hampshire ; she died in 1857 ; his second wife was Henri- etta Kimball ; she was born in Massachu- setts, and died in 1860 ; his present wife was Miss Irene F. Hill, who was born in Vermont; has one child, Charles. Hunt J. R. dentist; Earlville. TMEL WM. Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. 1 Earlville; born in Wayne Co., Ind., in 1815 ; came to this Co. in 1835 ; owns 176 acres of land ; is one of the oldest settlers ; has held office of School Director ; mar- ried Rhoby Thornton, in 1837 ; she was born in New York : has seven children, Elizabeth, Eliza N., John O., Levona, George W., Mary J., and William H.; lost two. JOHNSON IVER, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Earlville; 3. Jones Theodore, laborer ; Earlville. KELLEY ABNER, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Earlville; %. KELLEY ELIAS C. Farmer; Sec. 14; P.O.Earlville; born in Perry Co., Penn.; came to this Co. in 1866; owns 82^ acres land, valued at $4,100; married Miss Sarah M. McGregor, in 1867 ; she was born in Penn.; have two children, Susan J., and John A. Kelley J. C. dealer in musical instruments; Earlville; %. Kelsey A. wagon-maker ; Earlville; 1. Kinkead J. R. salesman for wholesale gro- ceries ; Earlville ; 3. KL.ELM ANDREW, Farmer; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Germany, in 1820; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 119 acres, valued at $7,000: married Miss Louisa Saur, in 1855 ; she was born in Germany ; have six children, Eliza, John, Emma, Charles, Lena, and Herman. Kline Abner, laborer; P. O. Earlville; 6. Knutson Ever, farm; Sec.35; P.O.Leland; 2. Knutson Hover, farm ; S. 13 ; P. O. Earlville. Knutson Peter, farmer ; P. O. Leland. KUNEYMACOR, Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O.Earlville; born in Penn., in 1816; came to this Co. in 1868 ; owns 360 acres, valued at $21,600; married Miss A. L. Slavton, in 1837 ; she was born in Niagara Co.* N. Y. ; has six children, Mary L., Emaline A., Cassius O, Desire L., Ganett S., and Josephine D. KYES F. R. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Earlville ; born in Franklin Co., Maine, in 1834; came to this Co. in 1853; owns 160 acres, valued at $8,000; he enlisted in the 4th Illinois Cavalry, and served three years ; he used the first eight-horse thresh- ing machine in the Co ; has been School Director eight years ; he married Miss S. W. Brown, in 1858 ; she was born in this Co ; has four children, Rutillous P., Sol- omon A., Nellie, and William F. AING A. H. Universalist minister; Earl- ville; 1. WFw. ; i>o^-^T_ EARL TOWNSHIP. EARL TOWNSHIP. 499 IiABEE JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Earlville ; born in Canada, in 1812 ; came to this Co. in 1848 ; owns 101 acres, valued at $6,000 ; married Miss Deborah Knefl, in 1841; she died in 1870; his sec- ond wife was Mrs. Maria Wood, and was born in New York ; has six children. L.ABEE RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Canada ; came to this Co. in 1848; married Miss Char- lotte Radford, in 1869 ; she was born in New York ; has three children, Walter, Sarah, and Alice; owns 120 acres, valued at $6,500. EAMBERT H1TSZO, Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Earlville; born in Monroe Co., N. Y., in 1817 ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; owns 100 acres, and 2% acres and two houses in Earl ; he lived three years in Wisconsin ; has held office of School Di- rector; married Miss Julia Clark, in 1847; she was born in New York. Langley J. W. shoemaker ; Earlville. Langley W. H. shoemaker; Earlville. Larson Ole, farm; Sec. 34; P. O. Leland; 4. Layton Jacob, carpenter; Earlville. Lever Andrew, laborer ; Earlville. Lever Jno. laborer ; Earlville. Lever Wm. laborer ; Earlville. Libby A. S. laborer; Earlville. EINCOEtf CHAS. E. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Earlville ; born in Maine, in 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1866 ; owns 193% acres, valued at $11,000; married Miss Mary J. Weaver, in 1874; she was born in Freedom Tp., this Co ; has one son. EIJCAS JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Earlville; born in New York, in 1849; came to this Co. in 1853; owns 192 acres, valued at $50 per acre ; he married Miss Julia Powers, in 1873 ; she was born in Vermont ; has three children, Robert C, Mary J., and Julia H. Lynn Samuel, Postmaster Earlville; 1. McCREADY CHAS. stud barn; horse dealer; Earlville; 1. McDevitt Jas. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Earl- ville; 1. McDonald Fred, farmer ; P. O. Earlville. McDonald Geo. laborer; Earlville. McDonald Wm. Earl House, Earlville ; 2. McGREGOR JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Earlville; born in Penn., in 1816 ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; owns 267 acres, valued at $16,000 ; married Miss Susan Long, in 1846; she was born in Penn; has five children, William A., Sarah M., Elizabeth J., John A., and Mary A. McGregor Wm. A. farm; S. 29; P. O. Earl- ville; 1. McKXNNEY W. F. Salesman; Earl- j 29 ville ; born in Mifflin Co., Pa., in 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1866. McLain Jno. farmer ; P. O. Earlville. McLaughlin Cyrus, carpenter; Earlville. McLaughlin Jno. Constable ; Earlville. Marsh Darius, laborer ; Earlville. Meloy Jacob, farmer ; Sec. 21 ;« P. O. Earl- ville; 1. Miller Cornelius, drayman ; Earlville ; %• Miller J. S. laborer; Earlville. Mills J. H. painter ; Earlville. MIXARD JAMES C. Farmer ;!Sec. 12; P.O. Leland; born in Ulster Co., N. Y. ; came to this Co. in 1856; owns 120 acres of land; married Miss Sarah J. Turpenning, in 1851 ; she was born in Ulster Co., N. Y ; has four children, Wil- liam J., Lenora, Mary, and Edward J. ; lost three. MIXARD WM. J. Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Leland; born in Ulster Co., N. Y., Jan. 12, 1852 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; he married Miss Eva B. Hecox, March 17, 1875 ; she was born in Oneida Co., N. Y. ; has one child, Nettie E. MOOAR DAVID C Farmer; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Maine, in 1820 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; owns 190 acres, valued at $11,500; married Miss Huldah B.Garland, in 1848; she was born in N. H. ; has four children, Henry R., Clarence E., Emma Jennie, and Julia D. MORSCH HEtfRY J. Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Earlville; born in La Salle Co., in 1849; owns 112 acres, value $6,600; married Louisa Sauer, in 1870; she was born in this Co ; has three children, Car- rie A., Eddie S., and Oscar A. Morse M. M. carriage painter ; Earlville ; 2. Mosher Daniel, farm; S.30; P.O.Earlville;6. Munson Wm. M. farm; S.36; P.O.Leland; 4. Myers Fred, agricultural implements ; Earl- ville; %. NISBET JEFFERSON, farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Earlville; 3. NOIilX JOS. Livery Stable; Earlville; born in Penn. in 1823 ; removed to Taze- well Co., 111., in 1829, and was engaged in farming ; he has carted wheat to Chi- cago, and sold at 30 cts. per bushel ; he has sold wheat on the farm at 25 cts. per bushel, corn 10 cts., oats 8 cts., potatoes 6 cts. per bushel, and beef and pork at $1.00 per cwt. ; he married Hannah S. Avery in 1848 ; she was born in N. Y. and died Jan. 18, 1877; has four children, George W., Gilbert D., Annetta J., and Ida S. Norton G. W. physician ; Earlville. Norton W.H. farm; Sec. 8 ; P.O. Earlville ; 2. OLESON ANDREW, farmer-, P. O. Le- land. Oleson H. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Leland ; 1. 500 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Oleson Lewis, farmer ; P. O. Leland. Oleson Ole, farmer; P. O. Leland. Oleson O. G. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Earlville. Oleson Thos. P. O. Leland. Olney W. veterinary surgeon ; Earlville. T)ARK IRA, farmer; P. O. Earlville. Parks G. farmer; Sec. 12;}P.O. Leland; 3. Parks Jno.B.farm; Sec.14; P.O. ;Earlville ; 3. PAIXE EUCIUS B. Insurance Agent; Earlville; born in Somerset Co., N. J., Sept., 1830 ; came to this Co. in 1844 ; married Miss Emma J. Stevens, Dec. 14, 1854; she was horn in Ohio; has three children, Lucius A., Katie and Edith ; lost two. Perdien Thos. laborer ; Earlville. Perry W. C. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Earlville. Pesha Augustus, laborer ; Earlville. Pesha "Wm. laborer ; Earlville. Peterson Elef, farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Leland. Peterson Halver, farmer; P. O. Leland; 3. Phelps S. D. merchant, groceries and con- fectionery; Earlville; 4. Phillips A.V.B. farm; S.5; P.O. Earlville; 2. Phillips Geo. A. carpenter and builder; Earl- ville; 1. Phillips Jas.'M. retired ;|Earlville. Phillips M. D. carpenter ; Earlville ; %. Phillips R. E. school teacher; Earlville. Phillips W.M.farm; S. 10; P.O. Earlville; 5. Piesha O. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Earlville; 5. PEACE WM. S. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Earlville; born in Ohio in 1819; came to this Co. in 1853; owns 244 acres, value $65 per acre ; married Betsey Ken- aston in 1840; she was born in Vermont; has eight children, Aramanta, Emaline, Cymanthia, Lucretia, Cynthia J., Vashti, William S., and Chester A.; lost three. Plumb Nelson D. laborer ; Earlville. Pool Elijah, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Earlville. Pool J. J. druggist ; Earlville ; 6. Powers N. H. retired ; Earlville ; 15. PRATT €HAS. Farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Earlville ; born in Vermont ; came to this Co. in 1863; owns 380 acres, 160 of which he entered ; married Miss Abigail H. Mer- rill in 1848; she was born in N. H.; has four children, C. Lincoln, Anna R., Willie C, and Walter M. ; lost two sons. Preston Thos. shoemaker ; Earlville. R ANSTEADJB. F. retired; Sec. 23; Earl- ville. Radley J. J. retired ; P. O. Earlville. Radley Jas. cabinet-maker ; Earlville ; 2. Radley Wm. secretary of Earlville Manu- facturing Co.; Earlville; 2. Ranstead D.D.farmer; Sec. 23 ;P.O. Earlville. Ranstead H. E. laborer ; Earlville. Reynolds Jesse, painter ; Earlville. Reynolds J. M. clerk ; Earlville. Reynolds W. B. laborer; Earlville. Richardson G. R. inventor; Earlville; 1. Ricker Andrew, justice peace; Earlville. RoathD. H. farmer; Sec.5; P.O. Earlville; 4. Robinson I. retired ; Earlville ; 6. Robinson Millard, carpenter; Earlville; 1. Robinson W. H. farmer and merchant, gen. store; Sec. 19; P. O. Earlville; 10. SALVERSON THOMAS, farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P.O. Earlville; 1. SAXDERSOXJ AUSTTX, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Leland; born in Norway in 1836; came to this Co. in 1843; owns 380 acres, value $20,000; has held office of School Director. Sanderson Knute, laborer; P.O. Leland; 4. Sawyer Ira, farm; Sec. 26; P. O. Earlville; 4. Sawyer M. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Leland; 10. SAYLES JAS. H. Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Earlville; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., 1817 ; came to this Co. in 1845 ; owns 140 acres, value $8.500 ; married Miss S. Burrus, Oct. 18, 1840 ; she was born in N. Y. ; has six children, Daniel W., James W., Irving, Roxanna, Harriet and Martha ; lost two. Sayles J. W. laborer; Earlville; 1. Sayles W. B. laborer ; Earlville. SCHMIDT A. ML Saloon; Earlville; born in Baden. Germany, in 1830; came to this Co. in 1851 ; married Christine F. Bower in 1857 ; she was born in Germany; has nine children, Louisa, Albert, Emma, Charles,'| Mary, Rosa, Anton, Nellie, and Willie. Seeley H. B. engineer ; Earlville ; 1. SEVER Y H. Farmer and Painter; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Leland ; born in Oxford Co., Me., 1827; came to this State in 1856; owns 200 acres, value $10,000; married Miss J. E. Wallace, 1867 ; she was born in Mass. ; has one child, Dannie. Sherlock Wm.fence builder ; Earlville ; %. Sheridan John, druggist ; Earlville ; 2. Shirlock Alex, laborer ; Earlville. Signor C.B. ed.Earlville Gazette^axlvAWe ; J^. Signor Geo. S. live stock ; Earlville ; %. Signor M. H. coal dealer; Earlville; 1. Signor S. A. laborer; Earlville; 1. Simison B. D. carpenter; Earlville; 1. Simons James, laborer ; Earlville ; %. Simons W. V. blacksmith ; Earlville ; 1. SMITH CHAS. M. Capitalist; Earl- ville; born in Maine in 1840; came to this Co. in 1862; married Miss Mary C. Hud- son, June 2, 1875 ; she was born in Mich. Smith D. B. farm; Sec. 17; P. O. Earlville ;1. EARL TOWNSHIP. 501 Smith Jas. laborer ; Earlville. Smith M. C. jeweler; Earlville. Snow R. R. produce dealer ; Earlville ; %. Snow S. E. blacksmith and wagon maker ; Earlville; 2. Snyder Wash, laborer ; Earlville ; %. Spaulding Jas. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Earl- ville; 4. SPEIR EVI. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Earlville ; born in Mercer Co., Perm., 1834 ; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 95 acres, value $50 per acre ; he married Miss Mary A. Hum in 1855 ; she was born in Penn. ; has seven children, Sarah A., John H., Susan E., Mary M., Ellen R, George G. and Charlotte ; lost one son, James J. Spray Ormand, laborer ; Earlville. Stafford Peter, blacksmith ; Earlville ; ~%. Stephens E. P. farm ; S. 15 ; P. O. Earlville ;5. Stevens Wm. farm ; Sec. 30 ; P.O. Earlville ; 1. STAEL. CHAS. A. Farmer for W. Wilson ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Schoarie Co., N. Y., June 17, 1847 ; came to this Co. in 1864; married Miss Mary J. Imelinl872; she was born in Mercer Co.; has three children, Clara B., Charles R. and Walter. Stilson S. E. laborer; Earlville. STIIiSON S. T. Retired; Earlville; born in New York, July 16, 1814; came to this Co. in 1839; owns 342 acres land; since coming to this Co. he has been en- gaged in farming, general merchandising, banking and the grain business ; he has held office of Deputy Sheriff, School Trus- tee, etc. : he married Ellen Wood, Nov. 26, 1839 ; she died 1852 ; in Jan., 1854, he mar- ried Sarah Lukens ; she was born in N. Y. ; has five children, lost three. Stilson T. U. Stiquel M. shoemaker ; Earlville. Stone Edward, well-digger ; Earlville. Struby Chas. J. laborer ; Earlville. T AYLOR WM. laborer; Earlville. Terry Jno. farmer ; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Earlville ; 4. THOMASOI OSMOND, Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Leland; born in Norway, Aug., 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1837 ; owns 190 acres land; he married Miss Julia Gunderson in Feb., 1857 ; she was born in Norway ; has five children, Ellen, Frank- lin, Henry, William and Lida; lost one. Thomason Osman, Sr., farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Leland; 8. Thomason Osman, Jr., farmer ; P. O. Leland. Tilman D. J. carpenter ; Earlville. TOWNE DAVID A. Capitalist; Earlville; born in Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, July 12, 1827 ; came to this State in 1834 ; was engaged in general merchandis- ing for thirteen years ; married Miss Ellen F. Hudson in 1855 ; she was born in N. Y. ; have one child. Tracy Geo. mason ; Earlville. Trumbull A. retired; P. O. Earlville; 2. VANDEVENTER WM. groceries and confectionery ; Earlville ; 2. Van Horn Harry, carpenter ; Earlville. VanNamee Alonzo, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Earlville; 6. VanNamee Jesse, retired ; P. O. Earlville. Void C. J. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Leland; 4. VOSBURGH D. M. Physician and Surgeon ; Earlville ; born in Crawford Co., Penn., July 28, 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1853; owns 150 acres land, Sec. 6; he has practiced his profession successfully for twenty.six years ; has held offices of Super- visor, School Director and member of Board of Town Trustees ; he married Miss Mary N. Hubbell, June 21, 1853, who was born in New York and died Nov. 6, 1854 ; he married Miss Phoebe Breese, Oct. 14, 1855 ; she was born in Newark, N. J. ; has three children, Mary E., Clara A. and Charles B. ; lost one son, Martin B. TT7AECHTER HENRY, clerk ; Earlville ; WALKER RICHARD H. Farm- er; Sec. 16; P. O. Earlville ; born in York- shire, England, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1843 ; has held offices of School Director, Trustee and Supervisor; married Miss Susan Sears, 1853 ; she was born in Penn. ; have six children, William W., Mary, Ar- thur, Ellen, Ida and Ralph; owns 285 acres, value $50 per acre. Walker Wm. W. farmer; P. O. Earlville. WALLACE CHAS. Farmer; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Orange Co., Vt., in 1822 ; came to this Co. in 1837 ; is one of the old settlers ; owns 300 acres, valued at $15,000 ; he lived two years in Ohio previous to his removal to Illinois ; he was nine days in company with his father and brother in making the trip from Cincinnati to this place with a team ; he married Mrs. J. Scott, who was born in N. Y. ; has three children, Arthur O, Albert D. and George E. Wallace Geo. Earlville ; 15. WAEL.ACE JAMES C. Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Earlville; born in Franklin Co., N. Y. ; came to this State in 1865, and to this Co. in 1869 ; married Miss A. E. Graves in 1854 ; she was born in N. Y, and died 1869. His second wife was Miss Lovina Woods; was born in this town; have seven children, William N., Lester, Albion, Jennie, Freddie, J. Ralph and Harry; 100 acres. Wallace H.J. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Earl- ville ; 3. 502 LA 8ALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Warren A. H. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Earl- ville; 4. Warren S. M. laborer ; Earlville ; 2. Wattles H. P. hardware merch. ; Earlville ; 1. White E. T. laborer; Earlville. White Jas. retired ; P. O. Earlville ; 5. Wightman Chas. laborer ; Earlville. WIEEY SAMUEE, Physician and Surgeon ; Earlville ; born in Somerset Co., Maine, 1820 ; came to this Co. in 1842 ; he has practiced his profession for thirty years ; has held office of Supervisor ; was the first town clerk under township organ- ization ; also School Director, Trustee and Treasurer ; he represented his district in the Twenty-sixth General Assembly of the State Legislature ; he married Miss Clara Darrow in 1847 ; she was born in Mass. WIEEY SAMUEL C. Lumber Dealer; Earlville; born in Maine, 1833; came to this Co. in 1844; owns 400 acres land; he was engaged in farming and stock business previous to engaging in present business ; has held office of School Director, School Trustee and Treasurer, and at present holds office of Supervisor ; he married Miss Mary Thompson in 1858; she was born in N. Y. ; have six children, Carrie, Mabel, Herbert, Gilbert, Ruth and Rose. Wiley W. E. laborer ; Earlville. Wilson Abram, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Earl- ville; 2. WIESON OSMANJ. Farmer and Ban- ker; Sec. 3; P. O. Earlville; born in Not- tinghamshire, Eng., July 24, 1816 ; came to this Co. in 1836 ; owns 960 acres, under the best improvement in this Tp. ; one of the oldest settlers; walked from the head of Lake Ontario to th'\s place, taking 26 days steady walking; he arrived here without means, but by energy, industry and integrity has accumulated a fortune ; purchased the first McCormick reaper used in LaSalle Co.; married Miss Sarah Thornton, July 24, 1838 ; she was born in N.Y. ; seven sons and two daughters. Wilson R. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Earlville; 2. WIESOtf THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Earlville; born in this Tp. in 1839 ; owns 100 acres ; enlisted in the 4th 111. Cav., and was discharged on account of disability ; married Miss Mary C. Wood in 1869 ; she was born in N.Y. ; one child, Caroline Gertrude ; lost two daughters. WIESON WI. Banker; Earlville; born in this Tp. in 1842 ; enlisted in the 4th 111. Cav. and served during the war ; has been engaged in banking for the past ten years; owns 170 acres land, value $9,000 ; married Miss Fonetta J. Doane in 1867 ; she was born in Chatauqua Co., N.Y. Wiltsie S. farmer; P.O. Earlville; %. Winslow W. S. laborer ; Earlville. Winslow Zach. retired ; P.O. Earlville. Wolcott Jas. retired; P.O. Earlville; 10. Wood D. F. live stock dealer; Earlville; 1. Wright M. farm; Sec. 11; P. O. Earlville; 2. "VTEAGER H. D. painter; Earlville. Young Ransom ; 1. Young Wm. retired ; P.O. Earlville. ZESOH CARE, Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Earlville; born in Prussia in 1823; came to this Co. in 1859; owns 60 acres, value $3,500; married r Mary Turk, who was born in Prussia in 1818 ; three chil- dren, Minnie, Augusta and Paulina; Mrs. Zesoh has one son by a former husband, Wm. Turk. ZIMMERMAN CHAS. Farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Earlville; born in 111., Oct. 12, 1846; owns 110 acres, value $5,500; married Eliza Nitzel, March 11, 1869; she was born in Germany; three children, Frank, George and Theodore. EARL BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Ballard Wm. H. Butcher. Barrett Burt 6r. Livery and Feed Stable. Binder Fred T. Hardware, Stoves, Cutlery, and Tinware. Boozel Wm. S. Proprietor Wallace House. Calloway J* W. Baker and Con- fectioner. Demond G.W. Live Stock Dealer. Frank Augustas J3T. Billiard Room. Hapeman & Wiley, Lumber Dealers. Nolin Jos. Livery Stable. Paine Lucius B. Insurance agent. Schmidt A. M. Saloon. Smith Chas. M, Money Loaner. Toivne David A. Money Loaner. V oshurgh D. M. Physician Surgeon and Druggist. Wiley Saml. Physician and Sur- geon. Wilson Wm, & Co. Bankers. KOTLAND TOWNSHIP. 503 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. ADAMS H. R. manufacturer ; Marseilles : 6. Adam J. Q. manufacturer; Marseilles; 10. Adams O. R. manufacturer of wind mills and corn shellers ; Marseilles ; 10. Annin W. V. S. merchant; Marseilles. Antis J.W. retired farm ;S.32 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 3. ARMSTRONG JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Danway; born in Chester Co., Pa., Oct. 16, 1826; came to this Co. in 1851; Republican; Presbyterian pref. ; owns 81 acres land, valued at $5,265 ; mar. ried Sarah Jane Mclntyre, in Chester Co., Pa., July 12, 1849 ; have had seven children, four living, Martin, Charles P., Annie Arvilla, Ulyses S. ; is son of Francis Armstrong, Esq., of New Brunswick, N. J. Aubry J. P. rents farm ; P. O. Marseilles. Averill C. A. boarding house ; Marseilles. B AILEY M. Baker H. saloon; Marseilles. Baker Win. painter; Marseilles. Barber N. E. mechanic ; Marseilles. Barefoot L. mechanic ; Marseilles. Barends Jno. farmer; Sec. 5; P.O.Ottawa; 1. Barkmeyer H. jewelry merchant; Marseilles. Barner G. retired farmer ; P. O. Marseilles ; 1. Barnes A. C. farm; Sec.14; P.O.Marseille; 3. Barnes C. rents farm; Sec. 35; P. O. Ottawa. BARNES H. P. Retired Farmer; Sec. 33 ; P. O. Ottawa ; born in Lanesborough, Berkshire Co., Mass., Feb. 16, 1807 ; came to Oneida Co., N. Y., 1818 ; to this Co. in 1856; Republican; Presbyterian; owns homestead valued at $700; Mrs. Barnes was Miss Lucia M. Goodwin, born in New Hartford, N. Y., Oct. 23, 1815 ; was married Sept. 26, 1833 ; have one daughter, Mrs. Helen G. Brumbach; resided in Mission Tp. fifteen years. BARNES J. B. Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Ottawa; born in Lanesborough, Mass., May 30, 1814; until twenty-one years of age at father's, Deerfield, New York; Farmed in Michigan eleven years ; came to -this Co. in 1847; Republican; Univer- salist ; owns 400 acres, valued at $26,000 ; married, Oct., 1840, to Catherine Spencer, of Deerfield, New York; she died Sept. 29, 1856; married, Feb. 16, 1858, to Han- nah C. Shotwell, of Rutland; she was born May 26, 1830 ; have had ten children, five sons and three daughters living ; one son, Geo. A., died in army ; in 1874, was elected Supervisor for Rutland. Barnes M. E. clerk; Marseilles. BABXES W. E. Clothing and Mer- chant Tailoring; Marseilles; born in Bedford Co., Pa., Aug. 25, 1850 ; came to this Co. in 1872; Republican; Liberal; from 1872 to 1874, member of the firm of Cowles & Barnes, Dry Goods, etc.; for past three years engaged in the Clothing and Merchant Tailoring business in Mar- seilles. Barney D. A. laborer; P. O. Marseilles. Becker H. Belden J. A. shoemaker ; Marseilles. BELL SOLOMON, Retired Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Marseilles; born in Halifax, Windham Co., Vermont, Oct. 24, 1806; Republican; owns 592 acres land and Chicago property, valued at $60,000; en- gaged in Farming in Mass. until 1838- resided in Manlius until 1855 ; moved to Ottawa; invented and manufactured "Bell's Combined Reaper and Mower," which was sold to McCormick, 1860, also engaged in Milling business; moved on farm in 1860; married, Oct. 23, 1828, to Laura Barber, of Colerain, Mass.; she died Sept. 27, 1842 ; married, 1843, to Mar- garet Harrington, of Grundy Co.; she died Jan. 6, 1876 ; married, June 15, 1876 to Mrs. Mary Ann Bell ; her maiden name was M. A. Brown ; she was born in Hali- fax, Vermont, and the widow of Chas. Bell, Esq.; have three children living, two daughters and one son. BIOKFORD BIRD, Manufacturer; Marseilles ; born in Westfield, N. Y., Nov. 3, 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1868 ; owns 600 acres land, valued at $24,000; admitted to Bar in New York in 1866, and in Illinois in 1870; married, 1873, to Adele Anson of Chicago, formerly of Fredonia, New York; one son, Paul H. Bickford; is President of the Marseilles Land and Water Power Co. ; practiced law in Ottawa until present year; moved to Marseilles to care for business interests. Blackwell R. farmer ; Sec.5 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 10. Bosley Cyrus, laundry; Marseilles. Boss Chas. painter ; Marseilles. Bosworth Geo. F. clerk ; Marseilles. Brady Wm. school-teacher; Marseilles; 1. Brandon B. F. Briggs C. W. farmer; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Ottawa; 1. Broadbeck G. grocery merchant ; Marseilles. BRUCE A. Banker and Grain Dealer; Marseilles; born in Aberdeenshire, Scot- land, July 30, 1827; came to Will Co. in 1844; to this Co. in 1852; Republican, owns 880 acres of land, valued at $39 000 - married, April 4, 1854, to Mary Smith, of Will Co. ; she was born in Scotland, 1832 ; have three sons and three daughters; is 504 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: President of FirstNational Bank, of Mar- seilles ; engaged in Grain business, firm of Garden & Bruce, and in Grain trade in Henry, Marshall Co.; President Coal Mining Manufacturing Company. Brumbach E. farm ; Sec. 13 ; P.O. Danway ; 5. Brumbacb H. farm ; S. 13 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 3. Brumbach T. farm ; S. 13 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 5. Brundage G. S. agent ; Marseilles ; %. Bruner Geo. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Ottawa. BBVXER HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Ottawa; born in Frederick Co., Va., May 27, 1803; came to this Co. in 1839; Democrat; Methodist; owns 271 acres land, valued at $14,110; married, in 1831, to Mary Ann Matthews, of Lowdon Co., Va. ; she was born in 1801, died Dec. 1874 ; have three sons and one daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Furr and Richard M., of Livingston Co., Burbun H. and Geo. R., of Rutland. Bruner J. C. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Ottawa; 5. Burton A. brickmaker; Marseilles. Burton D. B. editor and publisher of Mar- seilles Herald; Marseilles. Burton E. D. printer ; Marseilles. Burton L. brickmaker; Marseilles. Burton Percy, brickmaker ; Marseilles. BTITTEBFIEED A. D. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Marseilles; born in Rut- land, New York, April 1, 1801 ; Republi- can; Universalist ; owns 800 acres land, valued at $40,000; in 1832, travelled in the South and visited Cuba; came to Illinois via New Orleans, Miss, and Illinois rivers, in 1835; bought one acre of land in Marseilles; was immediately elected Justice of the Peace; married Sally Ann Rood, of Saratoga, New York, and moved to present location ; was first Supervisor and named the town ; has six sons and two daughters. Butterfield Chas. farmer ; lives with father ; P. O. Marseilles. Butterfield D.rents farm ; Sec.36 ; P.O.Ottawa. Butterfield O. farmer; lives with his father; P. O. Ottawa. CAMERON ISRAEL, rents farm; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Ottawa. Cameron Jose. Campion Thos. farmer; See. 8; P.O. Ottawa. Canuteson H. farm ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Danway. Canuteson Ole, farm; Sec. 1; P. O. Ottawa. Carey Jno. farmer and coal merchant ; Sec. 7; P. O. Ottawa; 6. Carey Jno., Jr., farmer ; P. O. Ottawa. Churchill Jno. rents farm; Sec. 10; P.O. Marseilles. Clark Chas. railroad agent; Marseilles. Clark Jno. F. restaurant ; Marseilles. Clark Win. printer ; Marseilles. CEASSOX CEASS, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Ottawa; born in Norway, Jan. 13, 1832; came to this Co. in 1843; Democrat; Liberal ; owns 370 acres of land, valued at $15,000; married, March 28, 1862, Mary Nelson, who was born in Kendall Co., 111., 1844 ; have six children, two sons and four daughters ; lost one son. Mr. Classon has held various offices of trust in town. Clause E. rents farm ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Ottawa. Cole L. W. laborer; P. O. Marseilles. Collet N. COEE1SOX JOHX, Farmer and Mi- ner ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Ottawa ; born in France, May 14, 1842 ; came to Illinois in 1848, to this Co. in 1856; Democrat; Catholic; owns 50 acres of land, valued at $5,000 ; married to Mary Sulivan, Oct. 24, 1865 ; she was born in Morris, Grundy Co., 1847 ; have had six children, two deceased, four living, Mary, Ann J., Margaret and Chas. Edward. Conard Virgil, farmer, lives with R. DeBolt ; Sec. 16; P. O. Ottawa. Connelly Dennis, rents farm ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Ottawa. Connelly Jno. rents farm; Sec. 27; P. O. Ottawa. Cook I. J. mechanic; Marseilles. Corke L. mechanic ; Marseilles. Corning G. physician ; Marseilles. CO WEES BROS., Merchants; Mar- seilles ; born in Belford Co., Penn. ; came to this Co. in 1871 ; May, 1872, established mercantile business in Marseilles, as Cowles & Barnes ; for past three years con- tinued same business as Cowles Brothers. Cowles C. G. merchant; Marseilles; 1%. Cowles Jno. H. merchant; Marseilles; 1%. Coy F. D. Supt. of Pitt's Threshing Machine Shops; Marseilles. Craft A. D. mechanic ; Marseilles. Cram C. G. rents farm ; P. O. Marseilles. D ANIELSON THOS. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Ottawa. Dailey Eugene. Danly S. K. mechanic ; Marseilles. Davis Thos. Davison Jno. manufacturer; Marseilles; 10. DeBOET CYRUS. Farmer; Sec. 5; P.O.Ottawa; born in Rutland, Oct. 28, 1837; Democrat; Liberal; owns 115 acres of land, valued at $11,500; married Lizzie Dunavan, Oct. 28, 1862; Mrs. DeBolt was born in Rutland, Aug. 14, 1838 ; they have three children, Jay Gee, Nelly R. and Jimmie ; Mr. DeBolt is son of Rezin De- Bolt, Esq., one of the oldest settlers of this Co. (1829); Mrs. DeBolt, a daughter of Wm. L. Dunavan, Esq., one of the earliest settlers of Co., and participator in Black Hawk War, etc. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. 505 DeBolt R. farmer ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Ottawa ; 15. Deenis D. G. farm ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Ottawa ; 15. Ditman Peter, teamster ; Marseilles. Donahoe Jas. laborer ; P. O. Ottawa. Donahoe Samuel, laborer; P. O. Ottawa. DONAHOE STEPHEN, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Ottawa; born in London Co., Va., Jan. 10, 1805 ; came to Spring- field, 111., 1836 ; spent two years in Morgan Co.; came to this Co. 1839; Democrat; Methodist ; owns 105 acres of land, value $6,360 ; married, 1847, Barbara Ann Bru- nei-, of Rutland. In 1867 Mr. D. was crip- pled by fracture of leg, and during his confinement lost his wife, Aug., 1867; married again, 1869, Mrs. Cornelia R. Ba- ker, a native of Zanesville, Ohio; have two children, one son and one daughter, Mrs. Mary B. Worthing. Doran A. J. farm; S. 34; P. O. Ottawa; 2%. Dorr Frank, mechanic ; Marseilles. Douglass L. G. farmer ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Mar- seilles; 5. Doyle Jas. canal watchman ; Marseilles. Dunavan J. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Ottawa. Dunavan J. A. farm; S. 22; P.O. Ottawa; 15. Dunavan J. G. farm ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Ottawa. Dunavan W. L. farm ; S. 22 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 10. EDDY JNO. S. livery stables; Mar- seilles; \y 2 . Ellis Jos. L. rents farm ; Sec. 4; P. O. Ottawa. Ethridge Rev. Albert, minister of Cong. Church ; Marseilles ; 5. Eton Frank, mechanic ; Marseilles. VERNLY ROBERT, mechanic; Mar- seilles. Flook H. R. dentist; Marseilles. FEEMING NATHAN. Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Marseilles; born in Chester Co., Penn., Jan. 10, 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1846; Republican; Methodist preferred; owns 140 acres land, valued at $8,500 ; mar- ried April 19, 1858, Mary Harrington, who was born in N. Y., Jan. 22, 1837, and moved at an early age, with parents (Thos. Harrington, Esq.) to Marseilles ; has been elected to various offices of trust; from 1853 to 1857, Mr. F. lived in California, since which time he has been engaged in various lines of business. Formhals Chas. clerk ; Marseilles. Formhals Theo. boot and shoe merchant; Marseilles. Forrest Win. mechanic ; Marseilles. Francis A. E. rents farm ; S. 9 ; P. O. Ottawa. Freiland P. F. blacksmith ; Ottawa. Fuller J. bridge-tender; Marseilles. Fuller O. L. collecting agent; Marseilles. Furgeson Wm. harness maker ; Marseilles. GALLAHER R. J. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Marseilles; 5. Galloway J. R. agricultural implements; Marseilles ; 2. Gardner Chas. mechanic ; Marseilles. Garver S. rents farm ; P. O. Ottawa. Gibson G. W. farm ; Sec.15 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 16. Gibson J. T. farm; Sec. 14; P. O. Ottawa; 5. Gibson Jno. T. farm ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Ottawa. Gibson W. L. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Ottawa. Gilchrist Peter, mechanic ; Marseilles. Goddard A. furniture merchant ; Marseilles. Goddard Geo. F. clerk ; Marseilles. Goddard H. barber; Marseilles. Goddard Ira, undertaker; Marseilles. GOOD WAL.TER, Hardware Mer- chant; Marseilles; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., May 10, 1834; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Republican ; Presbyterian ; owns 55 acres land, value at $2,000 ; enlisted for three years in 129th I. V. I., Aug. 10, 1862 ; wounded and lost right arm, May 25, 1864, near Dallas, Ga. ; mustered out Sept., 1864 ; elected Sheriff of LaSalle Co., 1868; mar- ried, Aug., 1868, to Ada A. Clark, of So. Ottawa; now engaged in Hardware and Farm Implement business, in Marseilles. Gray John A. clerk ; Marseilles. Grove D. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Ottawa; 7. Grove Geo. farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Ottawa ; 1. Grove J. L. farmer; P.O. Ottawa. Grove Jesse, farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 6. TTADLOCK CHAS. mechanic ; Marseilles. Hadlock F. E. mechanic ; Marseilles. Hollowell A. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Ottawa. Hallowell E.S. farm ; S. 11 ; P.O. Ottawa; 20. Hallowell Jeff, farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Ottawa. Hallowell R.D.farm ; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 1. Hallowell S. J. farmer ; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Ottawa. Hallowell Wm. farmer ; Sec.24 ; P.O. Ottawa. Hanning J. T. cutlery wks mnfr ; Marseilles. Hanscomb H. butcher ; Marseilles. Hanscomb W. mechanic ; Marseilles. Hardisty Uriah, carpenter ; Marseilles. Harley S. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Marseilles. Harney D. farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Ottawa. Harney J. W. farm; Sec. 10; P.O. Ottawa; 1. Harney P. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Ottawa; 2. Harney Thos. rents farm ; P. O. Ottawa. HARRISON W. H. Clothier; Mar- seilles; born in Corning, N. Y., Jan. 22, 1845; resident of Aurora and Sandwich, 111., till 1857 ; came to this Co. 1866 ; Re- publican; Liberal; enlisted in Co. H, 156th I. V. I., Jan., 1864, and served to close of war ; from 1866 to 1874, engaged in various lines of business, (furniture moulder, etc.,) when he formed a partner- 506 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: ship with Lorenzo Haynes, in the cloth- ing business. Harrison W.W.retired merchant; Marseilles. Hathaway Geo. laborer ; P.O. Ottawa. Hawkinson J. manufacturer , Marseilles. HAYNES LORENZO, Clothier; Marseilles; born in Johnson Co., la., Sept. 13, 1843 ; resided in Little Rock, Kendall Co., 111., till 1859, when he came to Seneca, LaSalle Co. ; Republican ; served in army from 1862 to 1866; held commission of Second Lieutenant and A. R. Q. M. ; then settled in Marseilles; followed clerking since 1856 ; established clothing business in 1872 ; formed partnership with W. H. Harrison in 1874; married in 1872, to Anna M. Brady, of Ottawa; have one daughter, Jane Eleanor; married, June 20, 1877, Miss Cora E. Fleming, of Mar- seilles. Hays E. T. mechanic ; Marseilles. Herschy Dan'l,_shoemaker ; Marseilles. Higby S. C. mechanic ; Marseilles. Hill John M. laborer; P. O.Marseilles. Hilton H. retired farmer ; P.O. Marseilles ; 5. II OK ART A. J. Retired; P. O. Mar- seilles; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., March 17, 1817; owns town property valued at $3,000; farmer in Ohio sixteen years; came to this Co. in 1848 ; Captain of canal boat five years ; farmed in Rutland until two years past, then he retired to present residence ; cast the first Republican vote in the town — only four cast ; has held sev- eral town offices; married in 1841, to Eleanor E. Hampton, of Fulton Co., O. ; she was born Jan. 15, 1823 ; have had two sons, Otho H. and Charles M. ; Otho H. enlisted in Co. H, 104th I. V. I., and tell at Atlanta, July 23, 1863. HOB ART CHAS. M. Photographer; Marseilles; born in Marseilles, July 10, 1851 ; Republican ; Congregational ; owns | homestead, valued at $1,600 ; engaged in farming, carpentering and manufacture of pumps, until June, 1875 ; engaged in pho- tographing business for past two years; proprietor of C. M. Hobart's Photograph Gallery, Marseilles, since March, 1876; married, Dec. 25, 1876, to Miss Jennie Cram, of Marseilles ; she was born in Can- ada, in 1858. HOL.COMB ALEX, Blacksmith; Marseilles ; born in Norwich, N. Y., June 10, 1827; resided in Penn. about twenty years; resided in Illinois twenty years, and in LaSalle Co. fourteen years ; mar- ried, Dec. 4, 1862, to Mahala Phelps, of Ogle Co., 111. ; have one son, Harry, and one daughter, Carrie ; was in business in Ottawa five years, and in Marseilles six years ; has held office. Holmes L. L. Prof. Mercantile College; Marseilles. Hornickle W.saloon keeper ; Marseilles ; 2%. Houghton E. harness maker ; Marseilles. Howard J. M. farm ; S.25 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 6. Howard L. G. farm; Sec.25; P.O. Marseilles. Howe A. R. farm ; S.13 ; P.O. Marseilles ; V/ 2 . Huddleson Win. laborer; P. O. Marseilles. HURD DANIEL., Machine and Re- pair Shop; Marseilles; born in Newfield, Locke Co., Me., May 5, 1818; left an orphan in early childhood ; in manufactur- ing interests in Great Falls, N. H ; in bus- iness for self at Salmon Falls, afterward at Lowell, Mass. ; member of City Council, 1854-5 ; moved to Chicago in 1855 ; started the first salesroom of machine^ for fur- nishing railroads and manufacturing es- tablishments ; came to Marseilles in 1866, to aid in utilizing the water power, and was one of the original corporators ; as head mechanic, laid foundation of the dam, and constructed the wooden piers of the present bridge across the Illinois river, also the canal bridges; in 1868, laid the foundation of the present Pitts Manufac- tory ; for thirty-five years has been an active member of Baptist Church, and is an office bearer; married in 1839, to Rosetta M. Hill, of Sandwich, N. H. ; she was born Nov. 20, 1816; have one son, Charles A., born Dec. 15, 1846. I RWIN GEO. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O.Mar- seilles. JACKSON A. F. assistant cashier First National Bank ; Marseilles ; 5. Jobson G. teamster; Marseilles. Jameson Thos. E. Jaques A. F. cigar-maker ; Marseilles. Jaques Chas. A. cigar-maker; Marseilles. Jeffries A. B. mechanic ; Marseilles. Jeffries W. A. mechanic ; Marseilles. Jessup Ben. laborer ; Marseilles. Johnson Ami, student ; Marseilles. Johnson C. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Marseilles. Johnson Ed. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Marseilles. Johnson F. L. Johnson H. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Marseilles. Johnson James, painter ; Marseilles. Johnson J. M. bricklayer; P. O. Marseilles. Johnson O.H. farmer ; Seel ; P.O. Marseilles. Johnson Ole, farmer ; P. O. Marseilles. Johnson T. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Marseilles. Johnson Win. agent; Ottawa. JONES WJI. A. Iron Moulder; Mar- seilles; born in Chambersburg, Pa., Oct. 23, 1849; came to this Co. in 1856; Repub- lican; Baptist pref.; married May 23, 1872, to Mary C. Baxley, of Ottawa; she was born in Lacon, 111. March 7, 1849; have two children, lost one, Elsie ; for ten years past has been a foundryman ; now foreman of Marseilles Manufacturing Co.'s foundry. EUTLAND TOWNSHIP. 507 K EENEY H. J. mechanic ; Marseilles. Kentz Geo. laborer; P. O. Ottawa. Kentz Hugh, laborer ; P. O. Ottawa. Kiesgen Frank, mechanic ; Marseilles. Kilboume W. C. ret. minister; Marseilles; 4. Killelea J. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Ottawa; 5. Killelea P. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Ottawa. Kleiber S. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Ottawa; 5. Kleiber Wm. farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Ottawa; 5. L ANAGAN ED. teamster ; Marseilles. LAMB G. W. Farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Ottawa ; born in Rutland, April 23, 1850 ; Democrat ; owns 124 acres of land, valued at $9,000; married Miss Josephine C. Hosford, Feb. 23, 1871 ; she was born in Freedom, Sept. 1, 1851; have one child, Blanche Ethel; Mr. L.'s father, Benj. F. Lamb, Esq., came to Illinois about 1832, to this Co. in 1837 ; was a large contractor on the Mich. & 111. Canal ; owner of 600 acres in Rutland; died, March 12, 1855. Larson Lars, farmer ; Seel ; P. O. Marseilles. Lee Peter, laborer ; P. O. Marseilles. Lee Wm. rents farm; Sec. 2; P.O. Marseilles. LeekJW.farmer; Sec.26; P.O.Marseilles; 1. Leek Wm. farmer ; Sec. 34 ; P. O. Marseilles. Leek W.E. farmer; Sec.34; P.O.Marseilles; 1. Leger Adolph, market gardener ; Seel 5 ; P. O. Marseilles. Lewis Harry, clerk ; Marseilles. Lewis J. H. laborer; P. O. Marseilles. Lock John, laborer ; P. O. Marseilles. Long Sam. rents farm ; Sec. 10 ; P.O. Ottawa. Lowery Albert, mechanic ; Marseilles. Loy George, shoemaker ; Dayton. Lund C. G. livery ; Marseilles. Lynch Jno. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Ottawa; 8. Lynch Thos. farmer ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Ottawa. M cCAIN M. restaurant ; Marseilles. McCullough B. M. rents farm; Sec. 16; P.O. Ottawa. McCutchin James, mechanic ; Marseilles. McElhose James, machinist ; Marseilles. McKAHIN COL,. J. D. Wagon- maker; Marseilles; born in Germantown, Pa., Oct. 24, 1825 ; moved to Michigan City, Ind., in 1852; married to Arabella Blackee, of DeKalb Co., Ind., in 1857; have two sons ; enlisted in 1861, as Orderly Sergeant, Co. F, 27th Ind. Vol. ; promoted to Second Lieutenant Co. F, then Captain Co. H ; re- signed on account of wound in right leg, received at Antietam ; re-enlisted as Cap- tain Co. C, 138th Ind. Vols. ; commissioned as Lieut. Col. 155th Regt., and served to end of war ; came to this Co. in 1870 ; now employed in Pitts Manufactory. McKindlayTJ.farmer; Sec.28; P.O. Ottawa. McMICHAEL J AS. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Ottawa; born in Scotland; came to United States in 1836 ; resided in Seneca Co., N. Y., nine years; came to this Co. in 1845; Democrat; Presbyterian pref. ; owns 336 acres land, valued at $20,000 ; married, March 20, 1857, to Margeret Furr ; she was born in Frederick Co., Va., in 1833 ; have seven children, two sons and five daugh- ters: has occupied same residence since 1845. Mahoney John. MARSEILLES MAN'F. CO. Man- ufacture the Adams Patent Self-feeding Corn Sheller and Windmills ; A. Adams, President of Co; located at Elgin in 1841 ; founder of the works at Sandwich, and original inventor of Adams' Corn Sheller; established at Marseilles in 1867 ; present Co. organized in 1870. Mason Dan. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Ottawa; 5. Mayer Geo. E. teamster ; Marseilles. Miller G. A. Miller Jno. M. blacksmith ; Marseilles. MILLIKEN MRS. REBECCA, Sec. 10 ; P. O. Ottawa ; born in Ohio, Feb. 24, 1809 ; came to this Co. in 1830 ; owns 122 acres land, valued at $6,100; maiden name was Rebecca Williams ; married to Samuel Milliken, Esq., in 1825 ; moved to Illinois in 1830; he participated in Black Hawk war; deceased, Feb., 1866; Mrs. Milliken has resided on present farm forty- two years. Milliken S. A. farm; Sec.9; P.O. Ottawa; 10. Mills Sam'l, rents farm; P.O. Ottawa. Mitchell M. P. merchant; Marseilles. Mitchell P. M. merchant ; Marseilles ; 2%. MOREY W. A. Attorney; Marseilles; born in Manlius, July 24, 1839; Repub- lican ; Congregationalist ; owns homestead, value $2,500; read law with Bushnell & Avery, Ottawa; admitted 1861; is Justice of Peace for Rutland, Town Clerk, Notary Public, City Clerk and Treasurer ; married Dec. 17, 1862, to H. C. Belknap, of Prairie Centre; she was born in Middletown, Orange Co., N.Y. ; died Aug., 1870 ; married June 11, 1872, to A. P. Sherman, Batavia, N.Y. ; two daughters. Morgan J. B. mechanic ; Marseilles. Morgan J. T. carpenter ; Marseilles. Mower John R. mechanic ; Marseilles. NEFF H. B. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Ottawa; 20. Nelson H. agl. impts. ; Marseilles. Nichol A. F. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Marseilles. Nichol J. E. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Marseilles. Nichol J. T. farm ; S. 1 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 15. Niles W. W. mechanic ; Marseilles. North John W. farmer with E. Trumbo; Sec. 28; P.O. Ottawa. 508 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Norton Joshua ; manufacturer ; Marseilles. O 'BRIEN TIM. miner; P. O. Ottawa. O'Connel Tim. O'Nealy P. miner; P.O. Ottawa. Osgood S. T. manufacturer ; Marseilles. T)ANCOAST E. W. miller; Marseilles. Parr J. T. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ottawa. Parr S. E. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Ottawa; 20. PARR MRS. SALLY, Sec. 3; P. O. Ottawa; born in Licking Co., Ohio, Nov. 12, 1807; Baptist; owns 140 acres land, value $7,000 ; relict of "Win. Parr, Esq. ; marriage occurred in 1828; came to this Co. in 1830; Mr. Parr helped defend Otta- wa during the Indian War; four children, three sons, Henry H., Sam'l E., John T., and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Orove, of Utica ; Mr. Parr died in 1858 ; Mrs. Parr has resided on same farm for forty-seven years, and is in seventieth year of her age. P ARRET JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Ottawa ; horn in Fairfield, Ohio, June 11, 1836 ; came to Putnam Co., 111., in 1858, and to this Co. in 1860 ; Democrat ; Liberal ; owns 100 acres land, value $6,500 ; in 1862 enlisted in 104th Regt. I. V., and served three years ; accompanied Sherman in his march to the sea, and participated in all his engagements ; Jan. 25, 1866, was mar- ried to Emily DeBolt, born in Rutland, Aug. 27, 1847'; three children, Lizzie B., born Dec. 19, 1868 ; Billy J., Nov. 20, 1872, Sadie B., April 23, 1877. Patterson Chas. rents farm; P.O. Ottawa. Pearson C. farm ; Sec. 12 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 3. Peters J. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Marseilles. Phelps D. rents farm; Sec. 28; P. O. Ottawa. Phillips J. J. Piester H. C. merchant ; Marseilles ; 2. Piester M. farm; Sec. 36; P.O. Marseilles; 4. Piester M. farmer; Sec. 38; P.O. Ottawa; 6. PILLIXG J. prop. Beckwith House. PITTS (H. A.) SOXS MAKU- FACTURIXGr CO., Marseilles; manufacturers of the original Chicago Pitt's Threshing Machines; formerly of Chicago; came to Marseilles in fall of 1871 ; H. A. Pitts was the original inven- tor of machines manufactured by his sons. Pitts M. H. manufacturer; Marseilles; 15. Pitzer J. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Ottawa; 2%. PITZER WM. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Ottawa ; born in Licking Co., Ohio, Sept. 23, 1809 ; came to this Co. in 1831 ; Demo- crat; Methodist; owns 200 acres land, val. $15,000; married May 26, 1831, to Sarah Kite, of Licking Co., Ohio; she was born April 16, 1810 ; seven children, four sons and three daughters ; was Justice of Peace for ten years, and has held various offices of trust in the place. PLUXKETT R. Farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P.O. Ottawa; born in Ireland in 1818; came to N.Y. in 1844 ; Proprietor Livery Stable till 1847; went to New Orleans and engaged in same business there five years ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Democrat ; Catholic ; owns 160 acres land, valued at $7,500; married in 1851 to Mary Ann Fagin, of New Orleans ; has lost six sons and two daugh- ters ; has four daughters living. Pomeroy C.W. police magistrate ; Marseilles. Poole H. boarding-house ; Marseilles. Purcells Chas. laborer; P.O. Marseilles. WILLI AM, laborer; Mar- Q UINN seilles. RHINES NELS, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Marseilles. Rhines Wm. retired ; Marseilles. Riebling Fred, bakery; Marseilles; 1%. Roath B. A. clerk ; Marseilles. Roach W. rents farm; Sec. 10; P.O. Ottawa. Roath W. H. mechanic ; Marseilles. Robb C. M. teamster; P.O. Marseilles. Robb 31. W. teamster; P.O. Marseilles. Roberts H. contractor ; Marseilles. Robinson Frank, Marseilles. RobisonL.C. farm; S. 35; P.O. Marseilles ; 5. Robinson R. dealer in fire-wood ; Marseilles. ROLLO ALEX. Blacksmith; Mar- seilles ; born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Oct. 14, 1844; came to U.S. in 1872; re- sided in Pa. one year, in Marseilles four years ; followed his trade fourteen years ; married in 1874 to Mary Harper, of Aber- deenshire, Scotland ; one son, Wm. Harper Rollo. Rollo Jas. stone mason ; Marseilles. Ryall Richard, laborer ; P.O. Marseilles. RYRURX THOS. Grain Dealer ; Mar- seilles ; born in Scotland in 1819 ; came to Aurora in 1842 ; to this Co. in 1853 ; Re- publican ; Congregationalist ; owns home- stead, value $7,000; married in 1842 to Janet McArthur, of Ayershire, Scotland she was born in 1822; died April 20, 1875 Firm of T. Ryburn & Co., Grain Dealers established 1866. SAMPLE L. R. retired merchant ; Mar- seilles. SAMUEL DAVLD, Miller; Mar- seilles; born in Cramond Bridge, Scot- land, May 19, 1835 ; came to the State of New York in 1864, and to this Co. in 1867 ; Independent; Congregationalist; married, July 21, 1858, to Mary Phillip, of Edin- burghshire, Scotland ; have six children living, three sons and three daughters; engaged as miller for thirty-one years ; at Marseilles ten years ; has been elected to various offices. KTTTLAND TOWNSHIP. 509 SANBORN FRANCIS M. Carpen- ter; Marseilles; born in Waldo Co., Me., June 2, 1836; Republican; Baptist; owns homestead, valued at $600 ; married Miss Hannah E. Sigler, in 1869; have four chil- dren, two sons and two daughters ; enlisted Oct. 10, 1862, in Co. A, 53d 111. Vol.; served three years; was at Pittsburg Landing, Vicksburg, siege of Atlanta, and with Sherman in his march to the sea; battle at Bentonville also; followed pre- sent trade twenty-eight years in Marseilles. Scott Geo. R. mechanic ; Marseilles. SCOTT J AS. G. Lumber Dealer; Mar- seilles ; born in Marseilles, Mar. 21, 1852 ; Republican; owns homestead, valued at $2,000; married, Oct. 3, 1876, to Kate Smith, of Marseilles ; she was born Oct. 11, 1857; has been engaged in the lumber trade for the past five years. Shanks Wm. Shaver Cyrus, farm ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Ottawa ; 6. Shaver D. K. farm; S. 34; P. O. Ottawa; 15. Shaver E. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ottawa; 10. Shaver Frank H. farm ; Sec.4 ; P. O. Ottawa. Shaver G. D. farm; Sec. 4; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Shaver G. W. rents farm ; S. 3 ; P.O. Ottawa. Shaver J. farm ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Ottawa. Shaver J. R. farm; Sec.2; P. O. Ottawa; 50. Shelton Thos. saloon ; Marseilles. Shoughf Joseph. Shultz Fred, saloon ; Marseilles. Simpkins Jas. retired farm ; Marseilles ; 6. Simpkins Wm. clerk ; Marseilles. Slagle D. H. Postmaster Marseilles. Slyman Pat. Smith E. B. carpenter ; Marseilles. Smith E. C. mechanic ; Marseilles. Smith D. E. grain-buyer; Marseilles; 5. SMITH IiEWlS, Spring Bed Manu- facturer ; Marseilles ; born in Seneca Co., N. Y., Feb. 10, 1842; came to this Co. in 1866 ; Republican ; Baptist preferred ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $1,300; en- listed, at the age of 18, in Co. G, 9th N. Y. Art. ; from private was promoted to Cor- poral, Sergeant, Orderly Sergeant, and Quartermaster Sergeant; was in nine gen- eral engagements; married, Oct. 7, 1872, to Miss Lydia Swager, of Marseilles ; she was born in Youngstown, Ohio, June 15, 1855; have two children; farmed until seven years since; civil engineer by pro- fession ; engaged now in manufacture of spring beds, with O. L. Fuller, in Mar- seilles. Smith L. H. laborer ; P. O. Marseilles. Smith R. McC. agent for P. & Ft. W. R. R. ; Marseilles. Spencer J. K. farm; S. 35; P.O. Marseilles; 10. Spicer F. L. Spicer S. B. farm; Sec. 25; P. O. Ottawa; 5. Stadden J. farm; Sec. 28; P. O. Ottawa; 5. Stadden W. H. farm; Sec. 28; P. O. Ottawa. Stevens D. R. peddler ; Marseilles. Stewart Wm. M. farm; Sec. 26; P. O. Mar- seilles. Stinson D. laborer; P. O. Marseilles. Stuffenberg E. farm; Sec. 8; P. O. Ottawa. Swader Geo. H. laborer ; P. O. Marseilles. Swartout D. J. laborer ; Marseilles. Swingler G. A. laborer; P. O. Marseilles. THOMPSON THOS. M. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ottawa; 1. Tallman J. B. Teal J. Thompson Jno. THOMPSON O. C. Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Ottawa; born in Adams, N. Y., April 6, 1839 ; was educated at Belleville Academy, N. Y ; came to this Co. in 1867 ; Democrat ; owns 80 acres of land, value $6,000 ; married, at Rome, N. Y., 1864, to Eliza J. Wood, of Rodman, N. Y. ; she was born in 1840 ; Mr. T. has taught vocal music for a number of years ; Vice Presi- dent of Musical Association of La Salle Co. ; was Township Collector in 1874, and has filled various other offices of trust. Thompson O. H. farm; P. O. Marseilles. Thurber A. J. clerk ; Marseilles. Thurber O. P. mechanic; Marseilles. Tollackson Lars, farm; Sec. 12; P. O. Mar- seilles; %. Tonsley C. L. manufacturer ; Marseilles ; %. Towle Jas. Townsend H. H. farm; Sec.8; P. O. Ottawa. Townsend Jas. A. farm; Sec. 8; P. O. Ot- tawa; 3. Trenary Geo. F. farm; S. 14; P. O. Ottawa. TRE1TARY J. M. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Ottawa; born in Frederick Co., Va., Aug. 2, 1811 ; came to this Co. in 1841 ; Democrat; owns 135 acres of land, valued at $8,100; married, Sept. 11, 1838, to Ma- ria Gibson ; she was born in Penn., Oct. 12, 1817 ; have nine children, six sons and three daughters; John W. (eldest son) served in late war ; Mr. Trenary has been repeatedly elected to various town offices . Trenary J. W. farm; Sec. 14; P. O. Ottawa. Trenary S. L. TBUMBtE CHAS. W. Machinist; Marseilles ; born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., Nov. 11, 1839; came to this Co. in 1872; Republican; owns homestead, valued at $1,000; served three years in the late war, in Co. G, 115th Regt. N. Y. Vol. ; played cornet in brigade band X% years ; was in twenty engagements ; married, November, 1872, to Ella J. Bradley, of La Salle Co.; have one son, Arthur R. Trumble; en- 510 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: gaged as machinist in Pitt's Threshing Ma- chine Manufactory for the past four years ; plays cornet in Marseilles Cornet Band. Trumbo E. farm; Sec. 28; P. O. Ottawa; 40. Trumbull C. Marseilles. Trummell W. C. mechanic ; Marseilles. Twait Jas. Twohey J. farm ; Sec. 25 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 5. VANDEREE FRED, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Ottawa. Vanderee J. rents farm ; Sec. 25 ; P. O.Ottawa. Vanwinkle Edward, laborer ; P.O. Marseilles. Vincent D. J. rents farm; Sec. 34; P. O. Marseilles. WALBRIDGE A. F. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O.Marseilles; 15. "Waite J. B. retired farm ; P.O.Marseilles ; 15. Waite H. J. druggist; Marseilles; 1. WALBRIDGE MRS. MARY, Sec. 14; P. O. Marseilles; born in Hiram, Vt., Sept. 21, 1802; maiden name, Mary Hughes ; married Edward Keyes, 1821 ; he died in 1835; married Alonzo Wal- bridge, Esq., 1838; he died Feb., 1875; Mrs. Walbridge came to this Co. in 1829 ; her husband (Mr. Keyes) was engaged in the Black Hawk War; Mrs. Walbridge (then Mrs. Keyes) took refuge with two children in Harmony, Ind.; Mrs. Wal- bridge owns 600 acres land; has four sons ; has buried three daughters. WAL.RRIDGE O. D. Manufacturer; Marseilles; born in Rutland, June 15, 1841 ; owns town property valued at $15,- 000 ; engaged in Farming until War broke out ; enlisted in Co. D., 104th I. V. I. ; in engagement at Hartsville, Tenn., Dec. 7, 1862, wounded in the right arm, and dis- charged therefor May 6, 1864; married, July 8, 1866, to Isabelle A. Marshall, of Lawrence, Van Buren Co., Mich.; she was born May 22, 1841 ; have two children, Asa and Ethel ; lost one son, Bertie, Aug. 8, 1869. Walker J. W. blacksmith ; Marseilles. Ward Chas. clerk ; Marseilles. Ward Chas. A. Ward Newton, grain dealer; Marseilles; 1. Watson H. S. laborer ; P. O. Marseilles. Wehrhane H. barber ; Marseilles. Weisner C. H. mechanic; Marseilles. Wells Samuel, mechanic ; Marseilles. Wheeler F. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Ottawa; 5. Whitley Wm. mechanic; P. O. Marseilles. Wickwire D. farm ; Sec. 34 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 4. Wiley A. B. drayman; Marseilles. Wilson C. T collecting agent; Marseilles. WILSON DAtflEE E. Landlord; Marseilles ; born in Essex Co., N. J., Feb. 8, 1828; came to this Co. in 1852; Repub- lican; Methodist; owns hotel, valued at $5,000; married, 1854, to Emeline Beers, of LaSalle Co.; have one son, Joseph Wilson; resided two years in Clinton Co., Iowa, and enlisted for late war, in 26th I. V. I. ; served three years in numer- ous engagements, and lost one finger; pro- moted from Private to Second Sergeant; for thirty years engaged on Canal; past two years Proprietor of Island House, Marseilles, which he built in 1870. Wilson Enoch, laborer; P. O.Marseilles. WIESON MARTIJT, Tinsmith; Mar- seilles ; born in Newark, Kendall Co., Aug., 1836 ; came to this Co. 1867, and engaged in trade ; married, March 17, 1863, to Sa- rah Bingham, of N. Y., who was born in 1843 ; have one son, Grant Wilson, and one daughter, Lulu Wilson; enlisted in late war July, 1861 ; was Second Lieutenant of Co. F, 36th Reg. I. V. I. ; resigned on ac- count of ill health, March 17, 1862; in 1874, traveled through Colorado, Nevada and California. WIESON WM. H. Mechanic; Mar- seilles ; born in Lincolnville, Me., Nov. 22, 1837 ; came to this Co. 1851 ; Republican ; Universalist ; owns homestead, valued at $1,200; married, March 13, 1860, Ella L. Sisson, of West Va., born 1839 ; resided at Grand Rapids thirteen years excepting eight years in Iowa and West Va. ; in Mar- seilles ten years in employ of Norton's Paper Co. and Pitt's Manufacturing Co. ; has had twenty years' experience in his business ; placed the machinery in the first mill on the Marseilles Water* Power and Norton's Paper Mill. Wood G. rents farm ; S. 13 ; P. O. Marseilles. Worthingham W. B. painter ; Marseilles. "X^OUNG C. A. manufacturer ; Marseilles ; i 72- Young O. W. book-keeper; Marseilles. ZIMMERMAN C. A. farmer; Sec 1 ; P. O. Marseilles; 1. Zimmerman Jno. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O . Mar- seilles; 10. For Marseilles Business Directory, see end of next Township (Manlins). MANLIUS TOWNSHIP. 511 MANLIUS TOWNSHIP. A CKROYD JAMES. Agaew Albert, painter ; Seneca. Aherns Henry, shoemaker; Marseilles; %. Alberts R. T. A. cabinet maker ; Marseilles ; 1. Aliton James. Allen A. W. carpenter ; Marseilles. AMEY CHAS. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Seneca ; born in Huntingtonshire,England, May 23, 1825; in 1842, came to Floyd, Oneida Co., N. Y., and worked on a farm; in 1846, came to Kendall Co., Illinois, and farmed at Lisbon seven years; 1853, to Grundy Co., and 1856, to LaSalle Co. ; has lived here 21 years; Republican; owns 266 acres land, valued at $10,640; married, April 24, 1864, to Charlotte Holderman, of Missouri ; she was born in Kendall Co., Sept. 24, 1839 ; have five children living, lost one. i Anderson Austin, laborer ; Marseilles. Anderson John, laborer ; Marseilles. Atwater Chas. agent; Marseilles. B ABCOCK C. laborer; Marseilles. Babcock Thos. teamster ; Marseilles. Bailey W. S. Ballard Daniel, laborer ; Marseilles. Ballard Ed, farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Seneca. RAJLEARD SETH H. Farmer; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Marseilles ; born in Clinton Co., N. Y., Sept. 6, 1817 ; engaged as a black- smith in N. Y. for 30 years; married, Jan. 1, 1840, to Susan Ann Roberts; she died April 1, 1864; June, 1866, married Adie Lee; she was born in Chatauqua Co., N. Y., 1837; have six children living has held military and civil offices in N. Y. came to this Co. in 1865; Republican Liberal ; owns 128 acres, valued at $7,680. Barber E. mechanic ; Marseilles ; 7. Barnhart N. hotel keeper; Marseilles; 1. Barry R. Bartruff Chas. Batten Thos. R. M.E. preacher; Seneca; 1%. Battles Ed, saloon ; Seneca. Battles J. C. plasterer ; Marseilles. Beckwith E. B. hotel ; Seneca. Beffel John, clerk ; Seneca. Belden H. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Seneca; X%. Bence Lewis B. Besse J. N. groceries; Seneca; 1. Betterman Henry, hotel keeper ; Seneca ; 5. Bevington Joseph, laborer ; Marseilles. Bidgood C. W. Bignell Geo. laborer; Marseilles. Bilhaus E. clerk ; Seneca. Bilhaus Henry, merchant ; Seneca. Bimerick Chas. laborer ; Marseilles. Blanchard A. G. druggist; Seneca. Blackman Bennett, clerk ; Marseilles. Blind C. rents farm ; Sec. 4 ; P. O. Marseilles. Bliss John. Bosworth A. F. farm ; Sec. 4 ; P.O.Marseilles. Bosworth G. A.farm ;S.4 ; P.O.Marseilles ; 1%. Bond Geo. police; Marseilles. Boyd S. farmer ; Sec. 4 ; P. O. Marseilles. Bond Wm. blacksmith ; Marseilles; 1. Boyle Ed. Bramble Rudolf, machinist; Marseilles. Brennan Bernard, laborer ; Seneca. Broderick John. Brown A. F. laborer; Marseilles. Brown T. M. soap factory ; Seneca. Bruce Alex, president of First National Bank; Marseilles; 10. BRUCE SAMFEE, Carpenter; Mar- seilles; born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Sept 2, 1832; came to Lockport, 111., 1844, to this Co., 1860; Republican; owns town lots, valued at $1,400; married, 1859, to Jane West, of Lockport, 111.; she was born May 6, 1838; have four children, two sons and two daughters; followed business of carpenter twenty years. RRITNDAGE MIETOtf, Retired Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Marseilles; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Aug. 5, 1816; at 14 years came to Ohio ; came to this Co. in 1843 ; Democrat ; owns 320 acres land, valued at $9,600 ; married, 1860, to Miss A. E. Parker, of McHenry Co. ; she was born in Mich., 1837; had seven children; three daughters and one son living; re- sided in Manlius 34 years. BRUOAGE WARREN R. Wagon and Blacksmithing; Marseilles; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., Feb. 14, 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1855; Republican; Congregational ; owns homestead, valued at $3,000 ; married, 1857, to Marie Smith, of Ottawa; she was born in Ireland, 1835; three children living, have lost two ; has been elected Collector and to other offices of trust; has followed present business twenty-seven years; twenty-five in this Co. and eighteen in Marseilles. Brunet James. Buchanan John. Buckner Chas. laborer ; Seneca. Bufford H. laborer; Seneca. Burguson Gus. laborer ; Seneca. Burke F. miner; Marseilles. Burke J. miner; Marseilles. 512 LA SALLE COUNTY DIBECTOEY: Burns James. Burwell S. police justice; P. O. Seneca; %. Butterfield B. M. machinist; Marseilles; 1. Butterfield E. R. clerk; Seneca; 1. Butterfield Fred, teamster; Marseilles. Butterfield F. L. agent; Marseilles; 1. Butterfield L. M. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Mar- seilles ; 5. BUTTERFIELD MRS. CATH- ARINE W. Marseilles; born in Wash- ington Co., NY., Aug. 17, 1823; came to this Co. in 1842 ; Universalist ; owns home- stead, valued at .$2,000 ; daughter of Elea- zer Woodward, Esq. ; relict of Albert But- terfield, Esq., who came here in 1847; married 1850 ; his death occurred July 4, 1871 ; for many years he was agent of C. R. I. & P. R. R., and postmaster of Mar- seilles ; had two children, one son living, Robt. W. c ALL AH AN THOS. CANE FRED. Jeweller; Marseilles; born in Hanover, Germany, Jan. 23, 1840; came to Will Co. in 1854 ; enlisted April 17, 1861, in Co. B, 20th I. V. ; served three years and nine months; was in eighteen general engagements; with Sherman in his march to the sea ; was twice wounded ; came to this Co. in 1865; Republican; owns town property valued at $8,600 ; mar- ried in 1863 to Nettie Miller, of N.Y. ; she died April 7, 1871; married Dorathy Hol- man in 1872; she was born in Germany, in 1838; have three children; is Foreman on R. R. and proprietor of j ewelry store in Marseilles. Carney Chas. blacksmith ; Marseilles. Carny Edward, laborer; Marseilles. Carney Patrick, laborer ; Marseilles. Carney Pat. miner; P.O. Marseilles. Carpenter D. L. farm: S. 23; P.O. Seneca; 6. Carpenter E. farmer; P.O. Seneca. CARPENTER E. T. Farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Seneca ; born in Schenectady Co., N.Y., Feb. 29, 1828 ; raised on farm in Deanesburg, N.Y. ; came to this Co. in 1856; Republican; Quaker preferred ; has just sold farm of 120 acres, value $8,000; married to Lucia C. Gaige, Sept. 16, 1859 ; she was born in Deanesburg, N.Y., Dec. 7, 1839 ; one child, Ida L. Carpenter L. D. farm; S. 22; P.O. Seneca; 3. Carpenter W. J. laborer ; Seneca. Carroll John, laborer ; Seneca. Cashman John, blacksmith ; Seneca. Carty Geo. Cassion M. laborer; Seneca. Casteel Jacob, laborer; Marseilles. Chace H. S. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P.O. Seneca. Clark B. saloon ; Seneca. CLARK DOEPHITS, Retired Farm- er ; Marseilles ; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Nov. 15, 1804 ; Democrat ; owns town pro- perty, val. $25,000; married Dec. 13, 1827; to Sally Loring, of Ontario Co., N. Y. ; born March 15, 1813 ; eight children liv- ing; resided in Ohio from 1832 to 1836; came to this Co. in 1836; engaged in farm- ing till 1866, when he moved to Marseilles ; was First Lieut, of militia in N. Y. and Ohio; chosen Supervisor each year from 1854 to 1860; Justice of Peace twenty-five years, Assessor thirteen years, School Trustee fourteen years, Chairman of City Council, besides other minor offices. Clark E. F. hardware m'ch't; Marseilles; 1. Clark G. L. clerk ; Marseilles. Clark R. farmer; P.O. Marseilles. Clark T. J. teamster; Seneca. Clark W. H. Clifford C. E. laborer; Marseilles. CLYMER K. Physician ; Seneca ; born Clinton Co., Ohio, Aug. 11, 1832; Jeffer- sonian; Universalist; raised in Ind. and studied medicine there ; graduated at Eclec- tic Col. of Med., Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1858; practiced in Miami Co. and ^Etna Green, Ind., 5% years; established practice in Seneca in 1864; married, Feb. 7, 1861, by Rev. A. Wood, to Rezina A. Black, of Ind., born Nov. 13, 1838, in Stark Co., Ohio; children are Glasgo D., born Dec. 10, 1862 ; Willo M., July 10, 1866; infant, April 24, 1870, died; Alta Volma, July 24, 1875; owns homestead, value $1,500. Cobler S. laborer; Marseilles. Cochran W. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Seneca. Coffeen Nathan, laborer ; Marseilles. Cole Leroy, laborer; Marseilles. Collins W. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Seneca; 1. Collyer H. rents farm ; P.O. Marseilles. Conklin C. W. laborer; Seneca. Conners J. farm; S.16; P.O. Marseilles; 1%. Conners Jas. W. laborer ; Seneca. Connolly Jas. laborer ; Seneca. Connolly Michael, laborer ; Seneca. Cook Henry. Cook L. laborer ; Seneca. Cook S. J. teacher; Seneca. Cosgrove Red. ret. farmer; P.O. Seneca; 1%. Cosgrove T. teamster ; Seneca. Cottrell R. B. Coxe C. laborer; Seneca. Coxe Paul H. R. laborer ; Seneca. Coxe Spencer, laborer; Seneca. CROTT Y J. Dealer in Coal and Money Loaner; Seneca; born in Cork, Ireland, May 8, 1799; came to U. S. in 1827; re- sided in N. Y. one year, Pa. eight years, Md. three years; Canal and R.R. Contrac- tor ; built twenty miles of canal, and over MANLIU8 TOWNSHIP. 513 fifty miles of railroad ; came to this Co. in 1830 ; owns 2,000 acres land, value $60,000 ; for five years was Contractor on Mich. & 111. canal — built twenty miles ; built ninety miles of C. R. I. & P. R. R., and six miles of the Gt. West'n railroad ; estimates that he has consumed seventy-five barrels of whiskey in America, and contributed over $2,000 to churches and schools; has 1,000 acres of coal land, vein three feet deep, and best of any this side Alleghany Mts. ; owns the best mineral spring in 111. ; mar- ried in 1832 to Ellen Blake, of Md. ; she was born in Cork, Ire., in 1814; eleven children, four living, all sons. CROTTY JOHN J." Farmer; P. O. Seneca ; born in Ottawa, Sept. 26, 1841 ; Democrat; Catholic; enlisted in Co. C, 88th I. V. I., July 15, 1862 ; from Private promoted to Orderly Sergeant and Second Lieutenant ; was in upwards of twenty en- gagements, and served to end of war; a R. R. Contractor for four years ; now Pres- ident of Seneca Coal Co.; was Police Magistrate three years, and in 1871 elected Supervisor. Crotty Jer. farm; S. 23, 24; P. O.'Seneca; 70. CRANE MISS KATE, Milliner and Dress-maker; Seneca; born in this Co., March 26, 1845 ; Catholic ; resided in Mor- ris, Grundy Co., until 1874, when she es- tablished business of Dress-making and Millinery in Seneca; has an extensive and growing patronage. Crotty Matt, farmer ; Sees. 23 and 24 ; son of Jer. Crotty ; P. O. Seneca. Cuddigan Thos. laborer ; Seneca. Curry Dan. shoemaker ; Seneca. ALEY CHARLES, carpenter; Mar- seilles. Daley Wm. laborer ; Marseilles. Danish Nich. laborer; Marseilles. Darby Thos, farm; Sec. 18; P. O. Marseilles. Dascome Chas. laborer; Marseilles. Davidson G.L. farm ; Sec. 21 ; P.O.Marseilles. Davis Wm. Dean A. S. clock-maker ; Marseilles ; 1%. Degnan F. J. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Seneca. Degnan M. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Seneca; 7. Deveraux Deyo, butcher; Seneca. Deveraux John, butcher ; Seneca ; 4. Dodge L. laborer ; Seneca. Donavan Pat. laborer; Seneca. Donelson C, Sr., farm; S.12; P.O.Seneca; 15. Donelson C, Jr., farm; Sec. 12; P.O. Seneca. Donelson Nels, farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Seneca. Dorgan Tim. farm; S. 16; P.O. Marseilles; 1. Dow Alva, laborer; Marseilles. Dow G W. laborer ; Marseilles. Downs John. Drackley R. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Seneca; 9. D DRACKLEY' THOS. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Seneca; born in Leicester Co., Eng., Sept. 17, 1833; came to Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1848, and engaged in farming; came to this Co. in 1856; Republican; Episcopalian; owns 180 acres of land, valued at $13,800; lived in Rutland four years, Manlius eighteen years; son of Thos. Drackley, Esq., Veterinary Surgeon, who died March 22, 1876 ; married Feb. 27, 1867, to Adelaide S. Pierce, of Grundy Co. ; she was born in New Salem, Mass., Oct. 4, 1844; two daughters, Elizabeth A., and Clara J. ; lost a son in March, 1876. DRACKLEY WM. Farmer; Sec.ll; P. O. Seneca; born in England, May 22, 1835 ; came to United States in 1848 ; lived with parents on farm in Oneida Co., N. Y., until of age ; traveled one and a half years in the West; came to this Co. in 1856; Republican; Liberal; owns 130 acres, valued at $10,750 ; married Oct. 30, 1866, to Cornelia H. Gaige; three children, two sons and one daughter. Dunlevy Dan. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Seneca. Dunlevy M. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Seneca; 3. "UfBERHART. j. s. mechanic; Seneca. Eddy Lewis M. teacher ; Marseilles. Egan M. laborer ; Seneca. Egan Martin, laborer; Marseilles. Egan Michael, laborer; Marseilles. Ellard John, laborer; Seneca. Ellis J. W. lumber merchant; Seneca; 1%. Ennis Jno. laborer ; Seneca. Epple L. saloon; Seneca; 1. Eustis Vic. Evans Foreman, harness-maker ; Marseilles. F EDONS PETER, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Marseilles. Ferguson A. T. mechanic; Marseilles. Ferguson John, mechanic ; Marseilles. Ferguson J. W. mechanic, Marseilles. Ferguson L. G. mechanic ; Marseilles. Finch Ed. Flaney Thomas. FLEMING I. N. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Seneca; born in Penn., Feb. 3, 1829; raised in Penn., Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and La Salle Co. ; came to this Co. in 1845 ; Re- publican; Methodist; owns 100 acres, valued at $6,500; married, Oct 21, 1851, to Hannah E. Simmons, of Manlius; she died Oct. 23, 1852 ; married, March 20, 1856, to Harriet M. Morris; she was born in Va., March 25, 1834; have had five children, two sons and three daughters ; is School Director for the twentieth year, Road Com- missioner, etc. Flickenger George. Frary D. G. tollbridge-tender ; Seneca. 514 LA SALLE OOTJNTT DIRECTORY: French E. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Seneca ; 3. FRENCH E. K. Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Seneca; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Oct. 3, 1847; came to this Co. in 1865; at seven years of age came to Grundy Co., 111. ; at seventeen, ran away from school to enlist in the late war; joined Co. F, 9th I. V. C. ; served to the end of the war, mostly in Miss, and Ala. ; married, Dec. 29, 1870, to Anstis M. Bradt; she was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Nov. 16, 1848; she died Dec. 10, 1876 ; left two children, Ora V., and Albert J.; Republican; Liberal; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,800. FRENCH E. V. P. Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Seneca; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Oct. 13, 1810; engaged in farming and teaching in N. Y. ; married, March, 1835, to Louisa Daniels; she was born in Onon- daga Co., N. Y., March 28, 1816 ; she died Aug. 30, 1864; have two sons and two daughters; had two sons in the army; one, Theodore P., enlisted Sept. 1861, in 36th I. V. I., and died in the service, Jan. 23, 1863 ; lived in Grundy Co. ten years, and came to this Co. in 1865 ; Republican ; Baptist; owns 80 acres, valued at $5,000; has taught school, more or less, and farmed for thirty-five years. FRY A. R. Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O.Sen- eca; born in Kendall Co., 111., Jan. 31, 1847; raised in Grundy Co; came to this Co. in 1870; Republican; Liberal; enlist- ed, February, 1865, in Co. F, 9th 111. Cav. ; served to end of war ; married, in 1869, to Mary J. Long, of Miller ; she was born in Kendall Co., Sept. 6, 1852; have three children, Orville J., Simon W., Hany N. GARDEN GEO. grain merchant; Sen- eca; 3. GARDEN J. A. Grain and Seed Dealer; Seneca; born in Will Co., 111., Feb. 24, 1847; came to this Co. in 1868; Republican; Universalist preferred; owns residence and grain elevator, valued at $8,- 000; has resided in Seneca nine years, three years as book-keeper for Bruce & Armour, grain dealers, and for six years past member of the firm of Gardner & Bruce, grain dealers, Seneca; married Dec. 4, 1873, to Miss Lena M. Rhiel, of Ot- tawa; she was born Nov. 21, 1853; have two sons, Henry and George. Gardner Ed. A. clerk ; Marseilles. Gardner L. T. railroad agent; Marseilles. Gerbert Jacob, shoemaker; Seneca. Geswine G. shoemaker; Marseilles. Glavin Jas. mechanic ; Marseilles; 1. Glavin Jno. farm; Sec. 9; P. O. Marseilles. Glavin Thos. farm ; Sec.9 ; P.O.Marseilles ; 3. Golden J. OOODELL JOHN H., M. D. Mar- seilles; born in Homer, Courtland Co., N. Y., Sept. 9, 1844; came to this Co. in 1863; Republican ; Congregationalist preferred ; owns homestead, valued at $1,500; mar- ried, in 1874, to Clara J. Simmons ; she was born at Shabbona Grove, DeKalb Co.,May 21, 1851 ; have one son and one daughter; has been in practice twelve years ; mem- ber of the Ottawa Academy of Science. Gorman Ed. laborer ; Seneca. Grant H. H. teamster ; Marseilles. Graves P. H. clerk ; Seneca. Griffin Albert, laborer; Seneca. Grogan Chris. Guise Jacob. Gum A. S. farm ; Sec.17 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 2. Gum Jno. painter ; Marseilles. GUM ST. CLAIR, Wagon Maker; Marseilles ; born in Rockingham Co., Va., Sept. 24, 1826; came to this Co. in 1855; Republican; Independent; married, in 1855, to Julia E. Reniff, of Grundy Co. ; she was born in Mass., in 1831 ; have three sons and two daughters ; has held several important township offices ; a wagon maker for twelve years, and real estate agent for six years. Gum S. M. wagon maker ; Marseilles. H ANES L. merchant; Marseilles; \%. Harr Geo. canal man ; Marseilles. Harrington Jno. grain mercht ; Marseilles ; 5. Harrington Robt. laborer; Marseilles. Harrop R. Haslam Jas. coal merchant; Marseilles. Hattes A. canal lock tender ; Marseilles. Hattes Edward, miner; P. O. Marseilles. Hays Alex. Heaton Dennis, Jr. Heaton Jno. saloon and groceries ; Seneca. Henderson A. W. Henry Hugh, merchant ; Seneca ; 5. Herlocker D. canal lock tender ; Marseilles. Hershman Chas. tailor ; Marseilles. Higgins Jas. farm ; Sec. 12 ; P. O. Seneca ; 8. Higgins Jerry, farm; S. 12; P. O. Seneca; 8. Higgins Jno., Sr. farm ; S. 12 ; P. O. Seneca. Higgins W. H. laborer; Marseilles. Hill J. laborer; Marseilles. Hill L. laborer ; Marseilles. Hill Lewis D. laborer; Marseilles. Hill Wm. laborer ; Marseilles. Hines Thos. farm ; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Marseilles. HORART CHAS. Farmer ; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Marseilles; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., Dec. 19, 1828; lived with father in Ohio until of age; came to this Co. in 1850; Republican; Liberal; owns 150 acres of land, valued at $10,500 ; farmed at Dayton one year previous to moving to Manlius, his residence for the past twenty- ''-' ■'■ '';■■. IS MARSEILLES MANLIUS TOWNSHIP. 517 six years ; married, Jan. 25, 1867, to Jes- sie Carson; she was born in Scotland, June 6, 1846, and came to the United States when five years old; have three children, Lilly B., Walter T., Frank C. Hobart Jno. farm; Sec. 20; P. O. Mar- seilles; 4. Hobart Robt. farm; S. 20; P. O. Marseilles. Hoag M. J. stock buyer-, Seneca; 4. Hodges E. W. Hotram M. blacksmith ; Marseilles ; %■ Howe Jacob ; 4. Hoyt F. B. Hubbard Al. laborer ; Marseilles. Huber J. HUGHES EDWARD, Farmer ; Sec. 21; P. O. Marseilles; born in Shropshire, Eng., Oct. 12, 1831 ; came to the United States in 1849; settled in Penn., as a miner, until 1851 ; farmed in Penn. the six years following, and came to this Co. in 1857; Republican; Episcopalian; owns 113 acres, valued at $6,215; farmed in Manlius twenty years ; married, Aug. 17, 1874, to Sarah Willers, of Manlius; she was born in Lee Co., 111., Nov. 8, 1849; have one child, a son, Wm. Hughes. Hughes R. coal merchant ; Marseilles ; 3%. Huntz Wm. Hurd P. carpenter ; Marseilles. Hurlburt E. M. Methodist preacher ; Mar- seilles. Hurin Alex, teamster ; Seneca. Irwin Alva, farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Seneca. Iawin Richard, laborer; Marseilles. Irwin Wm. farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Seneca ; 6. JACKSON R. E. banker; Seneca; 5. JOHNSON J. H. Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Seneca; born in Norway, Feb. 2, 1837 ; Lutheran ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; owns 120 acres of land, value $7,800; lived eight years in Livingston Co.; in LaSalle Co. fourteen years ; in 1863, mar- ried Betsey Lewis, of Miller ; she was born in Norway, in 1841, and died Sept. 19, 1869 ; has two sons ; lost one daughter. Johnson L. S. agent Marseilles. JOHNSON W. W. Instructor; Mar- seilles; born in Middleton, Marion Co., O., Oct. 30, 1839; began teaching at 18 years; graduated at Duffs Commercial College, Columbus, O., in 1859; came to LaSalle Co. in 1861, on account of health, and engaged in farming during each sum- mer, for five years, teaching winters ; five years since, Prof. Johnson developed an intense passion for botanical investiga- tion, familiarized himself with the varied flora of the Northwest; took the first pre- mium at the State Fair, 1876, for " Botan- ical Cabinet," best adapted to school use. 30 Has gained a deservedly wide reputation as Instructor and expert in his favorite de- partment; has filled the position of Principal of East Marseilles Grammar School, for the past ten years; married, March 25, 1869, to Lizzie Prichard, daugh- ter of Rev. D. Prichard. of Marseilles ; she was born in Delhi, O., Jan. 26, 1850, and is an enthusiastic sharer in her husband's favorite pursuits. They have two chil- dren, Cora and Lucy May. Jones Irvin, laborer; Marseilles. Jones Wm. laborer; Marseilles. T^-ANE DENNIS. Kane J. J. Keagle Ed. blacksmith; Marseilles; 1%. Kelley Wm. mason ; Marseilles. Kellogg Geo. machinist ; Marseilles. Kelly John, mason ; Marseilles. KERNS D. A. Wood-worker; Mar- seilles; born in Holmes Co., O., Feb. 22, 1842; came to this Co. in 1866; Repub- lican ; Congregational ; enlisted in 1862, in Co. D, 5 2d Regt. Ohio Vol. ; in six engage- ments ; mustered out on account of disa- bility, in 1864; in 1869, married Miss H. M. Hoag, of LaSalle Co. ; she was born in N. H., in 1843 ; have two children, Leon J. and Vernon V. ; followed wagon-mak- ing and wood-work since 1859; now em- ployed in Adams' Manufactory. Kilburn R. W. clerk ; Marseilles. KIELEtEA JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Seneca ; born in Ireland, May 1, 1829 ; came to the United States and to this Co. in 1847; Democrat; Catholic; owns 100 acres land, value $6,500; engaged on canal three years, and purchased farm in Manlius, where he has resided twenty-five years ; married in 1852, to Annie Corbett ; she was born in Ireland, June 2, 1833, and came to this country in 1834 ; have ten children living, two sons and eight daugh- ters; have lost one daughter; has held several town offices. Killelea Pat, laborer ; Marseilles. Killelea Tim, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Seneca. Knox Isaac, laborer; Marseilles. Krime Amos. Kume E. S. LANE CHAS. bakery and groceries; Marseilles; 1%. Lammey J. M. clerk ; Seneca ; 3. Lammey L. E. laborer ; Seneca. Lansing J. Lansing Robt. Lawrell Adolphus, moulder; Marseilles. Lawrell Chas. moulder; Marseilles. I.EHIIAN J. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Marseilles; born in Franklin Co., Penn., 518 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY : Jan. 13, 1829 ; moved to Ohio at twelve years of age ; learned carpenter trade, and followed it twenty years in Ohio ; married there to Miss Susannah White, of Allan Co., O., Aug. 1, 1850; she was born Feb. 6, 1830; enlisted Sept. 10, 1861, in 46th 1. V. I. ; served three years ; in numerous engagements ; with Sherman, from Shiloh to Atlanta; came to this Co. in 1870; Re- publican ; Church of God ; is erecting a factory for the manufacture of drain-tile. Lindsay Jas. wagon-maker ; Seneca. Loft H. laborer ; Marseilles. Loft Nick,rents farm ; Sec.19 ; P.O.Marseilles. Long C. Loring Tom, invalid ; Marseilles. Lowrie A. carpenter ; Seneca. Luce C. A. farm; S. 8; P. O. Marseilles; V/ % . Luce F. R. farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Marseilles. Lyle John, laborer ; Marseilles. Lyle Thos. laborer ; Marseilles. Lynch Andrew, boatman ; Marseilles. Lynch P. Seneca. M cCALL ANDREW. McCan H. laborer ; Seneca. McCanna Jas. moulder; Marseilles. McCarty Thos. laborer ; Seneca. McCue Wm. laborer; Seneca. McCullough P. laborer ; Seneca. McDonald John, laborer; Marseilles. McDonald John, teamster ; Marseilles. McFarlane Al. McFarlane Joseph. McFarlane R. A. saloon ; Seneea. McFarlane Robt. harness-maker ; Seneca. McGetterick M. saloon ; Seneca. McKay Geo. teacher; Marseilles. McKay Hiram, laborer ; Marseilles. McNally John, laborer ; Marseilles. 3Ic\EAL OAXEEE, Carriage and Waffon Manufacturer; beneca; born in Sheffield, Vt., July 2, 1815; engaged in carriage and furniture business in button, Vt., 15 years ; burned out and came to La- Salle Co., 111., 1855 ; engaged in manufac- ture of machinery in Ottawa (McXeal & Gilman) for six years ; about one year in Dayton; came to Seneca fourteen years since, and has been engaged in the manu- facture of carriages, wagons and agricul- tural machinery during that time; Repub- lican; Free Baptist; owns homestead, manufactorv and town property, valued at $14,000; married July 3, 1839, Lydia G. Smith, of Sutton, Vt., born June 20, 1815 ; had five children, four now living, all sons, three of whom were in Union army. McXeal E. B. mechanic ; Seneca. McXeal Milo, mechanic ^Seneca. McNeal Wm. McXickols Peter, laborer; Marseilles. MacKeever W. E. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Seneca; 4. Macnamarr M. laborer ; Seneca. Maguire Pat, laborer ; Seneca. Mahaffy F. laborer ; Marseilles. Mahaffy Jno. clerk; Seneca. Makever Cyrus, laborer ; Marseilles. Makeever Jno., Sr., laborer ; Marseilles. Makeever R. M. laborer ; Marseilles. Makeever S. L. teacher ; Marseilles ; V/ 2 . Malesa C. boarding and saloon ; Seneca ; 3. Mallanny T. teamster; Seneca. Manning D. farm; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Marseilles. Maurus C. Maurer V. laborer ; Marseilles. Maxon B. F. laborer ; Seneca. Maxon T. S. painter ; Seneca. Maxton Wm. laborer ; Seneca. Meagher Jno. laborer ; Marseilles. Meaghar Pat, City Marshal ; Seneca. Merchant W. T. mechanic; Seneca. Meyers F. Sr., farmer ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Seneca. Meyers F., Jr., farmer; Sec. 10; P.O.Seneca. Meyers Jacob, farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Seneca. Meyers Jno. farm; Sec. 10; P. O. Seneca; 2. Meyers L. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Seneca; 5. Mienckie Chas. laborer ; Marseilles. Miller Wm. miller by trade ; Marseilles. 3IETCHEEE JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Marseilles; born inGalway Co., Ire- land, March 20, 1818 ; engaged in farming in Ireland previous to coming to this Co. in 1843; Democrat; Catholic; owns 555 acres of land, valued at $28,000 ; married, 1848, Alice Flynn ; she was born in Co. Tipperary, Ireland, Feb. 27, 1827 ; have had eleven children, six are living, four sons and two daughters; Mr. M.^has hauled wheat to Chicago and sold it for 58 cents, hardly enough to furnish clothing to wear back. Mitchell Wm. Montgomery Jas. physician; Marseilles; 1. Moore Jas. Moore Joshua, rivet-maker ; Marseilles. MOORE E. S. P. Carpenter and Join- er ; Marseilles ; born in Reading, Windsor Co.. Vt.. April 21, 1815 ; engaged in trade in Vermont until twenty-four years of age ; came to this Co. in 1837; Republican; Lib- eral ; owns homestead, valued at $3,000 ; in 1840, married Miss J. H. Reser; she was born in Delaware, Penn., 1819; came to this Co. in 1837. Followed trade in Newark three years, before Kendall Co. was set off from LaSalle ; in 1840, moved to Manlius; for three years engaged in farming, and since worked jat Jiis trade; MANLIUS TOWNSHIP. 519 has driven oxen to Chicago with grain ; occupied eight days on trip at expense of 123^ cents; wheat brought 40 cents per bushel. More Joseph. Moreland H. farm ; Sec. 9 ; P.O.Marseilles ; 4. Morey V. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Marseilles ;|5. Morganflash : Chas. laborer ; Marseilles. Morley Robt. carpenter ; Marseilles. Morris^Henry. Morris Wni. M. JIORRISSY THOMAS, Boot and Shoe Store ; Seneca ; born in Ireland, 1831 ; came to U. S. 1854 ; followed business in Massachusetts, Detroit, Mich., and Kendall Co., 111., each two years ; came to this Co. in 1861, and settled in Seneca ; Catholic ; owns homestead ; in business here seven- teen years ; married in 1852, Margaret Mor- rissy, of Manchester, England; she was born in Ireland about 1831 ; have five chil- dren, four sons and one daughter ; lost two daughters ; held office of Corporation Trus- tee several years, President of Board two years, School Director sixteen years, and Village Clerk two years. Morsch C. harness maker ; Seneca. Murdock Wm. "^TEFF JNO. merchant; Marseilles; 5. Neff W. H. hardware merchant ; Seneca ; 2. Neiderkorn Peter, machinist ^Marseilles. tfEESON OEIVER O. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Marseilles; born in Norway, April 19, 1851 ; came to U. S. and Kendall Co. 1861; lived with Chas. Hughes in Newark, on farm, for twelve years ; came to this Co. in 1877 ; Republican ; Baptist ; rents and cultivates 115 acres of E. B. Wyman. Nickelson D. A. mason ; Marseilles. Newman Joseph, laborer ; Marseilles. Newport D. N. merchant ;iSeneca. Newsbaum N. bakery; Seneca; 1%. NICKERSOXWM. X. Ticket Agt.; Seneca ; born in Becket, Mass., March 29, 1817 ; followed trade of carpenter twenty years in Onondago Co., N. Y. ; came to Joliet 1854 ; worked at trade one year, and employed by C, R. I. & P. R. R. ever since ; married twice ; first wife was Helen McCord, of N. Y. ; she was born in Onon- dago Co., N. Y. ; she died Feb. 12, 1854; married 1859, Adelia Marks, of Joliet; she was born in Penn. 1833 ; have five chil- dren, two sons and three daughters ; has been for twelve years School Director and is now ; lost three brothers in the Union army. Nichols D. R. miner; P. O. Seneca, Nixon Wm. miner ; Marseilles. Nolan John, laborer ; Seneca, Northrup E. E. laborer ; Marseilles. Northrup M. painter; Seneca. Northrup T. G. carpenter; Marseilles; 1%. o 5LAUGHLIN C. saloon; Seneca. O'Leary M. laborer; Marseilles. Oleson Lewis, laborer ; Marseilles. Olison Chas. blacksmith ; Marseilles. Olison Jacob, mason ; Marseilles. Olison John. Olmstead Perry, tinsmith ; Marseilles. Olmstead S. A. laborer ; Marseilles ; 2. PARR J. B. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Mar- seilles; 3. PARR GEO. W. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Marseilles; born in Manlius, March 24, 1847; Democrat; Liberal; owns 80 acres land, valued at $5,200; engaged whole life in Farming; son of Samuel Parr, Esq., one of the earliest settlers of Manlius; came just after the Indian War; he owned 800 acres land ; died in 1872. Parsons C. F. O. druggist; Marseilles; 5. Patten F. J. gardener ; P. O. Seneca ; 2. Peechin F. H. painter ; Seneca. Peddicord Lewis, farmer; Sec. 5; P . O. Marseilles; 5. Penoyor David, laborer ; Marseilles. Penoyer N. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O.Marseilles. Perkins H. Peter Thomma, laborer ; Seneca. Peters Wm. rents farm ; S.20 ; P.O.Marseilles. Pfeffer B. furniture ; Seneca; 1%. Pitcher Lyman, dairyman; Marseilles; 1. PITCHER T. W. Merchant; Mar- seilles; born in Martinsburg, N. Y., Nov. 24, 1838 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Republican; Universalist pref.; owns property valued at $3,000; in Tinware business until war broke out; enlisted, 1861, in 39th I. V. I.; served three years; married, Feb. 4, 1866, to Miss Clara E. Day, of Marseilles; she was born in Ft. Wayne, 1844; have three sons; March, 1866, established mercantile business in Marseilles (old town) ; holds town offices of trust. Poole Wm. butcher; Marseilles. Pope Geo. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Seneca; 10. Post Geo. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Seneca; 1. PowersJWm. laborer ;f Marseilles. Paden R. Preston J. W. merchant ; Marseilles ; 2^. Prichard D. Baptist minister; Marseilles; 2. Prickett J. hay-presser ; Seneca; \%. Q UINLON J. blacksmith; Seneca. 520 LA 8ALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: RICHARDSON NELSON, retired farmer; P.O.Marseilles; 5. Reich Ed. Renemund J. hardware merchant ; Seneca ; 3. Raymond L. H. merchant ; Seneca. Richmond J. H. horse trainer; Marseilles. Robb Wm. M. teamster. Robertz Joseph, miner; P. O. Seneca. Robertson Thos. B. Robestein S. Robinson F. M. lumber merchant ; Seneca ; 6. Roger A. P. merchant ; Seneca ; 4. ROOJfEY JOHX, Parmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Seneca; born in Manlius, April 22, 1850 ; Democrat ; Catholic ; owns 40 acres land, valued at $2,500; son of Patrick Rooney, Esq.; Jan. 1, 1875, married to Margaret Murphy, of Grundy Co.; she was born Dec. 10, 1852 ; have one child, Bernard Wm.; engaged whole life in farming. Roney P. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Seneca; 8. Roots Fred, boatman ; Marseilles ; 2. Rulison N. J. grain merchant; Seneca; 10. SANBURN FRANK, carpenter; Mar- seilles. Sass Lewis. Schmidt Basil, laborer ; Marseilles. Schnake F. farmer ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Seneca ; 5. SHOELLKOPF JACOB, Shoe- maker; Marseilles; born in Wertemberg Germany, April 19, 1835 ; came to N. Y city, 1854; to this Co., 1855; Democrat Protestant; resided in Ottawa one year owns home and store, valued at $1,200 married, 1859, to Elizabeth Johnson, who was born in Norway, 1836; have seven children, six sons and one daughter; established boot and shoe trade in Mar- seilles (old town) twenty-two years since ; has been Town Trustee and School Director. Scott Thos. grain buyer ; Marseilles ; 6. SCOVEL, P. F. Blacksmith; Mar- seilles ; born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., April 19, 1825; came to this Co. in 1851; Republican; resided in Ottawa till after war ; enlisted in Battery O, 1st I. V. A. ; served four years and seven months ; was Orderly Sergeant two years ; promoted to First Lieutenant; in numerous engage- ments, at Chickamaugua, Lookout Moun- tain, Bentonville, etc.; married to Mary E. Carlen, 1845; she was born in West field, N. Y., 1829 ; have two children, Mrs. Laura Carpenter and Mrs. Isadora Gard- ner ; in business in Marseilles six years. Sculley James. SHAIBE DANTEIi, Importer of blooded horses ; Seneca ; born in Switzer- land, June 24, 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1853; Democrat; Lutheran; returned home and back in 1857; engaged in Black- smithing in Marseilles four years, and in Seneca seven years; began dealing in horses eight years ago; twice went to Europe and imported five full-blooded English, Norman, and Clydesdale horses, which Mr. Shaide still owns; for three years has been Proprietor of a Livery Stable, and \% years ago opened a Meat Market; for ten years has been Village Trustee and President of Board eight years; married, Feb. 1859, to Christine Hanson of Norway; she was born Dec. 10,1832 ; have three children, two daughters and one son. Sheedy Rev. Catholic priest; Seneca. Shehan M. laborer ; Seneca. Shelvock Wm. mechanic ; Marseilles. Shelton John, miner ; P.O. Marseilles. Shelton P. miner; P. O. Marseilles. Shipman D. M. clerk ; Marseilles. Shipman J. A. Shultz Fred, laborer; Marseilles. Sigler Felix, laborer ; Marseilles. Siglis Frank, painter; Marseilles. Silverman A. gardener; P. O.Seneca. Silverman D. miner ; P. O. Seneca. Simmons M. M. mechanic; Marseilles; 5. Simmons Terry, editor of Marseilles Plain Dealer, a monthly periodical ; Marseilles. Simons Morris, carpenter; Marseilles. SOTDEL, T. J. Farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Marseilles ; born in Ohio, Sept. 4, 1836 ; raised on farm at his father's, in Ohio; came to this Co. in 1857, with just $10 in his pocket; worked by the month four years, now owns 130 acres, valued at $9,- 000; Republican; Universalist; married, Feb. 20, 1861, to Emma E. Knight; she was born in Ohio, Jan. 7, 1838 ; have three children living,all daughters ; have lost two children; School Director for past nine years, Road Commissioner, etc. Skeith George. SLAGEE HEtfRY D. Postmaster; Marseilles; born in Delta, Ohio, March 23, 1843 ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Re- publican ; owns homestead, valued at $1,- 200 ; served three months in Capt. Hough- teling's Battery, 1st Ree;'t. 111. Art.; re-en- listed, Aug., 1861, in Co. K, 39th I. V. I.; was in numerous engagements ; promoted Sergeant Major; wounded and taken pris- oner before Richmond, Va. ; paroled Oct. 20 ; mustered out of service on account of wounds, May, 1865 ; appointed Postmaster, 1866; twice married ; first wife was Hattie E. Juckett, of Coldwater, Mich. ; she died Aug. 8, 1875 ; married to Lucy Fleming, of Marseilles, Dec. 20, 1876. Smith C. laborer ; Marseilles. Smith Geo. laborer ; Marseilles. Smith H. mechanic ; Seneca ; 2. MANLIUS TOWNSHIP. 521 Smith L. W. laborer ; Marseilles. Smith Wm, butcher ; Marseilles ; %. SKYDER WM. Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Seneca ; born in Cass Co., 111., Sept. 5, 18i,7; Republican; Liberal; owns 118 acres of land in Iowa, valued at $3,540; mar- ried, Dec. 22, 1859, to Mary J. Battles; she was born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., June 23, 1840; have rive children, one son and four daughters ; enlisted, Feb., 1865, in Co. E, 153d I. V. I. ; was commissioned Ser- geant; served to end of war; is School Director, etc. Sparks Sam'l, laborer ; Marseilles. Spencer J. V. laborer; Marseilles. Specca Wm. laborer ; Seneca. SPICER HON. E. H. Farmer; P. O. Marseilles; born in Bradford Co., Pa.; April 20, 1828; from 9th year of age to 24th, a resident and farmer, and teacher in Tioga Co., N. Y; came to this Co. in 1854 ; Republican ; owns 280 acres of land and town property, valued at $16,000 ; has farmed and taught school winters; mar- ried, March 23, 1855, to Miss Eunice Wood, of Elmira, N. Y. ; she was born in Orange Co., N. Y., in 1830 ; have two sons and four daughters ; Mr. Spicer was a member of the 29th General Assembly; Supervisor for ten or twelve years; now fills that office; Pres. Board of Trustees, Marseilles, not to mention numerous other offices. Spicer Geo. laborer; Seneca. Springhorn Wm. rents farm ; Sec419 ; P. O. Marseilles. Stafford Chas. miner ; P.O. Seneca. STEBBINS BURR, Farmer; Sec. 10 ; P.O. Seneca ; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., Jan 3, 1831 ; moved to Mich, in 1839 ; raised on farm at Pokagon ; came to 111. and this Co. in 1854 ; Republican ; Lib- eral; owns 316 acres of land, valued at $19,000; on present farm 23 years; mar- ried, Jan. 18, 1859, to Dencey Mullen ; she was born in Morristown, N. J., Nov. 3, 1835: have four children, two sons and two daughters ; lost one child. Stebbins L. farmer ; Sec. 10 ; P.O. Seneca ; 5. Stebbins P. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Seneca; 3. Stebbins W. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O.Seneca; 2. STEPHENS EDMOND, Merchant Tailor ; born in England, April 4, 1831 ; came to Philadelphia, U. S., as a child; worked at trade with his father in Rock Island, from 1839 to 1851 ; finished appren- ticeship in St. Charles, Mo., 1851; estab- lished business for self in Rock Island, 1853; soon moved to Le Roy, McLean Co., and followed trade there four years ; again at Rock Island for four years ; went to Mokena, Will Co., and lived there four years; came to Seneca in 1865, and has conducted Tailoring business here ever since ; owns town property valued at $1,- 200 ; married in 1868, to Mary C. Bausor, of Mokena ; she was born in England, in 1846 ; has two children ; has lost four. Still James. Sullivan Rev. G. P. Meth. minister ; Seneca. Sweet Rev. Jno. Methodist preacher ; Seneca. TAGGET JOHN, paper-maker (runs a paper mill) ; P.O. Marseilles. Talbot Elias F. merchant; Seneca. Taylor H. R. mechanic ; Marseilles. Taylor M. J. tinsmith ; Seneca. Tealle Chas. paper-maker-, P. O. Marseilles. Thomas F. M. tinsmith ; Seneca. THOMAS CHAS. H. K. Attorney; Seneca ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., May 29, 1839; came to this Co. in 1858; Dem- ocrat ; Liberal ; owns drug store, valued at $4,000 ; enlisted, Nov. 23, 1861, in Co. A, 53d I. V. I.; served three years; studied law and admitted in Ottawa, 1869; has been elected Supervisor twice, Village Trustee, etc., etc. ; Dec, 1876, engaged in Drug business in Seneca; married, Aug. 31, 1869, to Flora Hull; she was born in Berlin, Renssalaer Co., N. Y., 1842 ; have three children, daughters. Thomas C. O. teamster ; Seneca. Thumb O. A. teamster ; Marseilles. Thomas Wm. retired farmer ; P.O. Seneca. TIBBETTS REV. AUGUSTUS, Clergyman; Marseilles; born in Rome, Me., July 12, 1834 ; at 20 years moved to Cincinnati, Ohio ; took degree of M. D. at Eclectic College ; studied theology at Can- ton, N. Y., 1858-62 ; settled one year over Universalist church at Peoria, 111. ; at Little Falls, N. Y., two years ; Blue Island, 111., three years ; traveled three years for health ; at present pastor Universalist church, Mar- seilles; married, 1863, to Ada Suits, of Syracuse, N. Y; she was born Dec. 2, 1846, at Camillus, N. Y. Tighe Edward, laborer ; Seneca. Timmons P. section boss on R. I. R. R. ; P. O. Seneca. Transeau Jas. W. druggist ; Seneca. UNDERHILL D. C. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Seneca. Underbill D. H., Sr. lives with son, D. HJr. ; P. O. Seneca. Underbill D. H., Jr. merchant ; Seneca ; 8. UNDERBILL. W. H., M. B. Phy- sician; Seneca; born in Westchester Co., N.H., April 4, 1819 ; took degree of M.D. at the University of New Yojk, and practiced in New York city seven years ; came to this Co. in 1857; Republican; Liberal; owns 200 acres of land and town property, valued at $9,000 ; married in 1852, to Miss Mary Ann Coyle, of N. Y. city ; have five children living, three sons and two daugh- ters; has practiced medicine in Seneca twenty years; was Notary Public four 522 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: years, Justice of Peace four years, Town Trustee and President of Board one year. Underwood Geo. Seneca. Upton Henry laborer; Seneca. VAUPEL ERNEST, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O.Seneca; 2%. YAUGHEY ALEX, Merchant; Sen- eca; born in Ireland, June 15, 1834; came to the United States in 1853 ; lived in N.Y. city one year, and came to 111., a poor boy, in 1855; Democrat; Catholic; owns 160 acres of land and town property, valued at $20,000 ; while a boy, travelled through the New England States; in 1857, went to Territory of Minnesota and polled his first vote, at the first State election in Minneso- ta; pre-empted 160 acres land, and was there at time of massacre at Spirit Lake, by the Sioux chief, Inkpaduta; clerked, farmed and taught school seven years ; in 1861, established business in Seneca — the oldest in Seneca; has filled numerous offices, among which were School Direc- tor 12 years, Notary Public 12 years, Police Magistrate 4 years, Corporation Treasurer 4 years, Village Trustee 3 years ; is Secretary of Seneca Bridge Co. (capital stock, $36*000); the untiring efforts of Messrs. Vaughey and Armstrong secured the erection of the bridge; married in 1862, to Maria Roney; she was born in Oneida Co. N. Y., June 5, 1846; have two sons and three daughters. TT TALKDEN JOS. miner ; Marseilles. Walsh M. farm; Sec. 23; P. O. Seneca; y z . Warren Ed. laborer ; Seneca. Waterman E. laborer ; Seneca. WATSOX AM AS A, Manufacturer; Seneca; born in Portage, O., Dec. 1, 1825; came to this Co. in 1842; Democrat; Universalist pref. ; owns homestead ; for 22 years a farmer; moved to Ottawa in 1863; to Seneca, March, 1865; in 1867, began the manufacture of sash, doors, blinds, etc. ; in 1869, built present works, and en- gaged in milling; in 1876, formed firm of Watson, Walbridge & Co., and added man- ufacture of the "Lowry Wind Mill" ; mar- ried in 1848, to Miss Almira Burford, of Park Co., Ind., her birth-place ; have five sons and one daughter ; lost two sons. Watson S. A. miller ; Seneca. Watson Wm. mechanic ; Seneca. Welsh David, laborer; Seneca. Welsh Nat, laborer ; Seneca. Werder H. farm; S.16; P.O. Marseilles; 1%. West Wm. gardener ; Seneca. White Adam, laborer ; Seneca. Whitman H. C. laborer; Marseilles. Whittakar W. H. blacksmith; Seneca; 1^. Wilder Augustus, laborer ; Marseilles. Wilder J. O. gardener; Marseilles; Z%. Wilder Scott R. boatman ; Marseilles ; 4. Wiley Calvin, laborer; Marseilles. Wiley Wm. H. justice of the peace and postmaster; Seneca; 1. Wilkes A. clerk in bank ; Seneca. Wilkes B. wagon-maker; Seneca; 3. Williams Ed. laborer; Seneca. Williams John, laborer; Marseilles. Wilson J. J. gardener ; Marseilles. Wilson Thos. J. carpenter ; Seneca. Winmer John, laborer ; Marseilles. Witeman J. D. teamster ; Marseilles. Wood J. G. laborer ; Seneca. Wood Thos. laborer ; Seneca. Wood Wm. laborer; Marseilles; 1. YEOJIAYS ALBERT ». Labor- er; Seel; P.O. Marseilles; born in Kendall Co., 111., Jan. 30, 1840; came to this Co. in 1869 ; Democrat ; Liberal ; en- listed in 138th I. V. I., in 1864, in Grundy Co.; served 100 days; worked on farm since ; married in 1875, to Miss Christine Magerfleisch ; she was born in Germany, in 1852 ; has one child, Cora Belle. Yeomans C. E. carpenter; Seneca. Yeomans W. A. laborer ; Seneca. T'ECK WM. laborer ; Marseilles. ZE?OIER3IAX CALEB, Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Marseilles; born in Crawford Co., O., Nov. 4, 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1851; Democrat; Lutheran; owns 140 acres of land, valued at $9,800 ; resided in city'of LaSalle eighteen months, and on farm at Rutland until twenty-four years of age ; in 1865, married Kate Haeberle and moved on to present farm ; Mrs. Z. was born in Germany, May 28, 1843: have three sons and two daughters, Albert and Robert (twins), Edward, Clara and Louisa. MARSEILLES BUSINESS DIRECTORY. JBarties W. E. Clothing and Mer- chant Tailoring. 'Bruce Samuel, Carpenter and Joiner; East Marseilles. MANLIUS T0WNS3IP. 523 Brundage W. R. Wagon, Car- riage Making, and General Repair- ing. Cane Fred, Dealer in Clocks, Watches, and Jewelry. Cowles Pros. Dealers in Dry- Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Boots and Shoes. First National Hank. A. Bruce. President; J. N. Chappie, Cashier. Fuller & Smith, Manufacturers of Spring Beds. Good Walter, Dealer in Hard- ware and Farm Implements. Goodell John BZ., M. D., Phy- sician and Surgeon. Gum S. C. Wagon and Repair Shop. Haynes & Harrison, Dealers in Clothing, Hats, Caps, Gloves, Trunks, Travelling Bags, and Fur- nishing Goods. Hobart C. M. Artistic Photogra- pher. Holcomb Alex, General Black- smithing. Surd J). Proprietor Marseilles Machine and Repair Shop; all kinds of Mill and Farm Machinery made and repaired; Wagon and Plow Work; Gas and Steam Work; Wrought Iron Pipe, Fixtures, Fit- tings, etc., furnished. Lehman J. Manufacturer of Drain Tile; East Marseilles. McBZahin Col. J. D. Wagon and Carriage Maker. Marseilles Land and Water Power Co. Bird Bickford, Presi- dent; J. N. Chappie, Secretary. Marseilles Manufacturing Co. Makers of the celebrated Adams Corn Shellers and Adams Wind Mills. Moore L. S. P. Carpenter and Joiner; Fast Marseilles. Morey W. A. Attorney at Law. Pilling J. Proprietor Beckwith House. Pitcher T. W. Groceries and Pro- visions; Fast Marseilles. Pitts 9 (H. A.) Sons Manufac- turing Co. Manufacturers of the "Chicago Pitts" Threshing Ma- chines, "Mounted" and "Down" Horse Powers, etc. Hollo Alex. Blacksmith and Re- pair Shop. Pyburn Thos. & Co. (Thomas Ryburn, Daniel E. Smith), Produce Dealers, etc. Sanborn F. M* Carpenter and Builder. Schoellkopf Jacob, Boot and Shoe Store; East Marseilles. Scott James G. Dealer in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, etc. Scovel P. F. General Blacksmith- mg. Slagle Henry 2>. Postmaster; Publisher "Unclaimed and Unde- livered Letter Record," a book for use in 2d, 3d, and 4th class Post- Offices. Spicer F. H. Real Estate Agent; Houses and Farms to rent. Wilson Daniel L. Proprietor of Island House. Wilson M. Dealer in Stoves, and Manufacturer of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware. SENECA. Clymer K., and Surgeon; Drug: Store. M. X)., Physician Office, at Flickinger's Crotty J, Money Loaner and Deal- er in Real Estate and Coal. Crane Miss Kate, Milliner and Dressmaker; over Post-Office. Garden & Bruce, Dealers in Grain and Seeds. McNeal D. & Son, Manufac- turers of Wagons, Buggies, and Agricultural Implements; Machin- ery Repaired and Built to order. 524 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Morrissy TllOS. Boot Maker; Re- pairing neatly done. Nickerson Wm. M. Ticket and Freight Agent; Agent U. S. Ex- press Co. Shaide Daniel, Dealer in and Breeder of Imported Blooded Horses and Keeper of a Livery and Exchange Stable, and General Meat Market. Stephens E. Merchant Tailor. Tliomas C, H. It. Attorney at Law, Druggist and Apothecary; Main Street. TJnderhill Dr. W. H. Physician; Main street, next door to bank. Vaugheif Alex. Dealer in Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes. Watson, Walbridge & Co. Con- tractors and Builders, and Manu- facturers of The Lowry Wind Mill, and Dealers in Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, Stone, Lime, Hair, Cement, Stucco, etc. MERIDEN TOWNSHIP. ALDRICH GEO. L. farmer; Sec. 16; P. 0. Meriden. Aldrich Samuel, laborer. Aldrich Wm. rents farm; P. O. Meriden. ALDRICH CHAS. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. 0. Meriden ; born in Bariston, Mass., Nov. 9, 1815 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Republican ; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $6,000; first wife was Poll}- M. Nichalds, born in N. Y. State ; second wife was Isa- bel Prester, born in Potter, Yates Co., N. Y., May 27, 1815; married Jan. 6, 1839; has had ten children, Polly M., born Nov. 5, 1838; Benson, Jan. 25, 1841, (died May 4, 1863) ; Hannah J., Feb. 27, 1843 ; Lii- cinda, Nov. 25, 1844; Louis Y., July 29, 1846 ; David A, Feb. 25, 1849 (died June 16, 1872) ; Wm. M., Feb. — , 1852 ; Mary, Jan. 22, 1854; Amelia, April 27, 1856; George L., March 3, 1857. ALLARD A. Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Meriden ; born in Vermont, 1S33 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; owns 140 acres land, value $60 per acre; married Miss Elizabeth Nean in 1860 ; she was born in Penn. ; have one child, Anna Belle. Anderson Osman, farmer; P. O. Meriden. Arnold Grove, farmer; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Earlville. Austin A. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Mendota; owns 160 acres land. Austin Geo. W. lives with father ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Mendota. Austin P. J. rents farm; P. O. Meriden. BALLARD CHAS. rents farm; P. O. Meriden; i£. Ballard Fred, rents farm ; P. O. Meriden. Ballard J. J. farmer; P. O. Meriden; %. Barton Eleazar, blacksmith and wagon maker ; P. O. Meriden ; %. Barton Sylvester, blaeksmith ; Meriden. Beal J. M. farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P.O. Earlville ; 2. Beardsley Cicero, laborer ; Meriden. Beardsley Jno. laborer; Meriden. Beitsch Aug. farm ; Sec. 34 ; P.O. Earlville ; 3. BEITSCH CHAS. Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Meriden; born in Prussia, 1833; came to this Co. May 16, 1860 ; owns 60 acres land ; married Miss Henrietta Schultz in 1864 ; she died in 1875 ; has five chil- dren, Sarah, Matilda, Miena, Emma and Alfred. Bell A. J. farmer; P. O. Earlville. Bender J. G. farm ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Earlville ; 4 Boltz Geo. farmer ; Sec. 24; P. O. Earlville ; owns 95 acres land. BowenD. W. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Earl- ville; y 2 . BOWEX WM. Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Earlville ; born in Cheshire, Berkshire Co., Mass., March 5, 1815; came to this Co. April 6, 1854; Democrat; Universalist ; owns 320 acres land, value $9,200 ; wife was Emeline Burk, born in Cheshire, Berk- shire Co., Mass., March 8, 1815 ; married April 27, 1838; have had nine children, seven living, two dead, Julia A., born June 22, 1839; Lucy Marian, Dec. 4, 1840; Dan W., July 11, 1842; Harriet A., May 29, 1844; Lois Gertrude, Nov. 21, 1847; Mary L., April, 1850; Cora A, Dec. 24, 1853; Frank H., July 11, 1857 (died Nov. 11, 1859); Francis H.,Aug. 24,1859 (died Jan. 4, 1862). Bowers A. P. farmer ; P. O. Meriden. Bowers O. H. P. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Meriden ; owns 240 acres land ; 7. Bowers S. A. farm ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Meriden ; 3. BREARLEY JXO. T. Grain and Lumber Mercht ; Meriden ; born in Montour Co., Penn., June 24, 1842; came to this Co. March 27, 1862 ; Democrat ; Presbyterian ; wife was Belle A. Whitney, born in Schuy- ler Co., N. Y., Aug. 31, 1849; married Jan. MERIDEN TOWNSHIP. 525 25, 1870 ; • has two children, Harvey, born June 4, 1871 ; Mary W., Sept. 11, 1874. Brown Joseph, painter ; Meriden. Bruell August, farmer; P. O. Earlville; 5. RRUEL.E FERDIXA^D, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Earlville; born in Goubin, Germany, Jan. 13, 1824 ; came to U. S. 1869 ; came to this Co. same year; Lutheran; owns 160 acres land, value $8,800; wife was Hannah C. Creer, born in Goubin, Germany, Sept. 1, 1820; married July, 1846 ; have had four children, August, born Dec. 10, 1850; Minnie A., Dec. 17, 1859; John F., July 13, 1851 (died April 5, 1867) ; Minnie, Sept. 29, 1847 (died Oct. 13, 1847). Budach Geo. farm ; Sec. 25 ; P.O. Earlville ; 5. Bunker J. M. farmer ; Sec. 10; P. O. Earl- ville; %. Burt G. farmer ; Sec. 15; P. O. Triumph; owns 80 acres land. Burt Win. lives with father ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Triumph. CADY WM. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Earl- ville ; owns 80 acres land ; 4. Cane A. B. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Meriden ; 5. Canon A. J. farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P.O. Meriden ; 2. Canon N. C. carpenter ; P. O. Meriden. Cary J. farmer; P. O. Earlville. CARY THOS. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Earlville ; born in Co. Limerick, Ireland, 1820; came to U. S. May 20, 1850; came to this Co. 1852; Democrat; Catholic; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000; wife was Ju- lia Brazel, born in Co. Limerick, Ireland, April, 1822 ; married Jan. 10, 1841 ; have seven children, Maggie J., born Dec. 10, 1842; Jessie, March 25, 1844; Mary A, May 20, 1847; Patrick, March 12, 1849; John, Dec. 20, 1850; Johanna, Oct. 2, 1857; Catherine, Oct. 8, 1859. Carr A. H. farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P. O. Mendota ; owns 160 acres land; 5. Carter J. O. grain dealer; P. O. Meriden. Caruth M. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Meriden; 2. Case J. A. farmer ; Sec. 2; P. O. Earlville; owns 156 acres land ; 6. Casey Nick, laborer; Meriden. Chambers J. W. physician ; P. O. Meriden. Cheeney A. Clapp Y. farmer;, Sec. 14; P. O. Earlville; owns 70 acres land. CEARK DANFORTH S. Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Mass., 1840 ; came to this Co. in 1862 ; owns 80 acres, value $50 per acre; his wife was Miss Mary Atherton ; have three children, Wil- ber R, Clarence E. and Arthur. Connor Jno. farm ; Sec. 15 ; P.O.Earlville ; 7. Connor Jos. farmer; P. O. Earlville. COOK L.YMAHT, Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Earlville ; born in Wallingford, New Haven Co., Conn., Nov. 12, 1827; came to this Co. in 1844; Republican; owns 120 acres land, value $9,000; wife was Sarah Halliday, born in Allegheny Co., N. Y., Sept 10, 1829; married July 4, 1850; have had ten children, Helen E., born May 8, 1851 ; Emily, March 5, 1853 (died Oct. 19, 1854) ; Gertrude D., March 8, 1855 ; Clara A., May 15, 1857 ; Carroll E., Aug. 22, 1859 ; Arthur, Nov. 16, 1861 (died June 29, 1864) ; Elmer E., Jan. 22, 1864; Ira D., Jan. 3, 1867;BertonL., Nov. 14, 1869; Guy H., Sept. 15, 1872. COOK P. S. Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Earlville; born in this town, in 1852; rents 240 acres of his father ; married Miss Cora A. Houland, in 1875 ; she was born in New York; has one child, Alfred E. Cooper James, laborer on H. C. Craver's farm, Sec. 22; P. O. Meriden. Cooper S. laborer; Meriden. Cox Emory, farm; S. 36; P. O. Earlville; 2. CRAVEB ARRAM, Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Earlville; born in Stephenstown, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., April 9, 1838; came to this Co. in 1849 ; Republican ; owns 80 acres land, valued at $4,000; wife was Letitia A. Dunham, born in Woodstock, Windsor Co., Vt, July 10, 1845 ; married Jan. 1, I860; has had four children, two dead and two living: Eugene D., born June 1, 1862, died March 1, 1863 ; Clar- ence Y., Dec. 26, 1863; Wilmer R., July 3, 1868, died March 14, 1871 ; Leon A., Feb. 15, 1876. Craver Henry C. farm ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Meri- den; 4. Crisler Chas. farm; S. 29; P.O. Meriden; 10. Crisler Edward, farm ; Sec. 32 ; P. O. Meri- den; 18. Crisler Franklin, farm; Sec. 28; P. O. Meri- den; %. CRISLER FRED. Farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P.O. Meriden; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., Feb. 6, 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; owns 80 acres, valued at $50 per acre ; married Miss Emma Cody, Dec. 25, 1865 ; has five children, Rose E., Etta B., Ruth, Clarence, and Albert ; he owns, in com- pany with his brother, the celebrated trot- ting horse " Observer;" Mr. C. bought this horse for $100 when four years old ; he has a record of 2 :24^, and has trotted in private much less ; $15,000 has been re- fused for him. Crisler Hiram, farm; S.32; P.O. Meriden; 9. Cunningham Jas. farm ; S. 6 ; P.O. Meriden ; 17. DAVENPORT CHAS. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Meriden. Davenport A. farmer ; P. O. Meriden. Davenport S. B. farm; S. 7; P.O.Meriden; 2. Davis T. J. farm ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Triumph. Decatur Wm. broom-maker; P. O. Meriden. 526 LA SALLE COUNTT DIRECTORY! DO AXE C. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Earlville; born in Easthani, Barnstuble Co., Mass., Oct. 2, 1806; came to this Co. in 1834; Republican; Methodist; owns 110 acres land, valued at $6,600; first wife was Harriet Johnson, born in Boston, Mass. ; married in December, 1831, died in May, 1834 ; second wife was Hannah Stil- son, born in Williamstown, N. Y., June 19, 1811; married Nov. 26, 1837; has had ten children: Hazen C, born in Mass., April 11, 1834, by first wife; Samuel J., Sept. 22, 1838, died in army, Feb., 1870 ; Robt. C, March 31, 1840; Harriet, Dec. 28, 1842; James E., Jan. 13, 1845; Caro- line A., Nov. 8, 1847 ; Bernice A., Sept. 28, 1848; Mary E., Martha, and Maud, trip- lets, born March 28, 1852 ; Martha died July 28, 1852 ; Maud died September, 1853. DoaneRobt. C. farm; Sec. 36; P. O.JEarl- ville; %. Dolan Henry, laborer. DOWLIXG ASA, Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Meriden; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., Nov. 10, 1818 ; came to this Co. July 3, 1847; Independent; owns 189 acres land, valued at §13,230; wife was Sarah Wis- ner, born in Niagara Co., N. Y., Nov. 20, 1825; married May 16, 1844; has six chil- dren : Amanda, born June 12, 1845 ; Lor- enzo, Jan. 26, 1847; Lafavette, Dec. 19, 1848; Eugene S., Aug. 14,'l851; Francis M., Sept, 12, 1856; Charles, Aug. 5, 1859; has been Supervisor one year, Township Clerk two years, Commissioner of High- ways four years, and School Trustee two years. Dowling Eugene, farm; P. O. Meriden; %. Dowling J. C. farm; S.35; P.O.Meriden; J£. Dowling Wm. retired farm ; P. O. Meriden. Dunham A. farm ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Meriden. Dunham Jno. farm ; S. 2 ; P. O. Meriden ; %. Dunham Jos. farm; Sec. 5; P. O. Meriden; 15. DllIOXD LEWIS W. Farmer; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Wayne, Steuben Co., N. Y., April 11, 1817; came from Wayne, Steuben Co., N. Y., in 1854, to Michigan, and from there to Meriden Tp„ La Salle Co, 111., in May, 1854; first wife was Fanny McConnell, born in Wayne, Steuben Co, N. Y, May 15, 1823 ; married April 7, 1839 ; died May 28, 1861 ; second wife was Mrs. Lydia Blowers, born Jan. 13, 1823 ; married Aug. 19, 1861 ; has had twelve children, four dead and eight living : Geo. McC. Dumond, born Dec. 22, 1841 ; Geo. W, Sept. 5, 1843 ; Helen Ann, July 15, 1845; Charles W, Oct. 9, 1847; Sarah J, Nov. 23, 1853, died Dec.20, 1861 ; Lewis A, April 7, 1856 ; Francis L, Sept. 9, 1858; Jennie A, May 16,1861, died Jan. 23, 1862 ; David C, Nov. 2, 1862 ; Halsy and Mary, Oct, 22, 1864 ; Mary died Aug. 1, 1865; Bessie, Nov. 24, 1866, died Jan. 21, 1868 ; Lewis W. Dumond and Fanny, his wife, were members of the Baptist Church. E AGERTHOS. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Earlville; 15. Eager Geo. C. farm; P. O. Earlville. Eager Jno. farmer; P. O. Earlville. Elliott R. E. laborer ; Meriden. Engleskershen Peter, farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Meriden; 4. Everett J. O. school teacher; P. O. Meriden. FARNHAM D. B. lives with father; Sec. 15; P. O. Triumph. Farnham P. farm; Sec. 15; P.O.Triumph. Franks Chas. T. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Men- dota; }£. FRAXKS URIAH, Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Mendota ; born in Wayne Co, Ohio, March 1, 1816 ; emigrated to this Co. in October, 1856; Republican; Methodist; owns 120 acres, valued at $9,000; first wife was Nancy Stotler, born in Penn ; second wife was Caroline M. Chambers, born in England ; married Feb. 10, 1852 ; has had six children, two dead and four living : Elizabeth, Francis A, Henry T, Mary, and Catharine, by first wife ; and Chas. T, born in Wayne Co, Ohio, March 10, 1852, by second wife. FREELAXD JXO. W. Farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Mendota ; born in Dearborn Co, Ind, Feb. 8, 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Republican ; United Brethren ; owns 140 acres land, valued at f 8,800 ; wife was Sarah E. Presher, born in Tioga Co., N. Y, Nov. 14, 1836; married Nov. 16, 1854; has had eight children, two dead and six living: Ellice E, born Sept. 3, 1855; Her- bert E, (deceased) June 8, 1857 ; Carrie A, Nov. 15, 1862; Marcia M, Nov. 26, 1864; Nora B, (deceased) Oct. 1, 1866; Vie L, Feb. 21, 1870; Lyman E, Oct. 28, 1871; Cora Y, May 11, 1874. Fuller F. E. farm ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Earlville. FULLER GRAXT E. Farmer ; Sec. 10; P. O. Earlville; born in Belcher, Hampshire Co, Mass, March 2, 1828; came to this Co. in 1861; Republican; owns 250 acres of land, valued at $10,000 ; wife was Cynthia A. Braman, born in Belcher, Hampshire Co, Mass, Aug. 16, 1828 ; married June 15, 1848 ; died March 22, 1876 ; has had five children : Francis I, born May 15, 1849; Frank E, July 23, 1854; Flora E, Feb. 22, 1857, died Feb.28, 1865; Allie B, Oct. 19, 1859, died Oct. 19, I860; Emma, March 4, 1864. GARVEY JNO. section boss on railroad ; P. O. Meriden. George A. N. laborer ; Meriden. George T. S. farm ; S. 30 ; P. O. Meriden ; 6. iill A, GEO. Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Earlville ; born in Germany, in 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; owns 80 acres, valued MEKIDEN TOWNSHIP. 527 at $50 per acre; married Freclericka Moghle, in 1859 ; she was born in Ger- many ; has five children, George, Louisa, Henry, Lewis, and Ada, and one adopted daughter, Ida. Gillet A. D. farm; Sec. 30; P. O. Meriden. GILLETT SAMUEL. N. Farmer; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Meriden ; Democrat ; owns 1G0 acres ; was born in Granby, Hartford Co., Conn., Sept. 22, 1825 ; wife was Eliza Wisner, born in Niagara Co., N. Y., Oct.5, 1834; married Nov. 25, 1849; has three children : Adelbert D., born Sept. 4, 1850 ; Marietta A., Nov. 27, 1853 ; Florence E., Aug. 21, 1858; all born in La Salle Co. ; Mr. Gillett has been Town Trustee seven years, Supervisor four years, Road Com- missioner eight years ; Mr. G. emigrated to this Co. Oct. 15, 1833. Goundry F. shoemaker ; P. O. Meriden. Green A. E. farm; Sec. 24; P. O. Earlville. Green H. B. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Earlville ; owns 180 acras land ; 9. Green W. laborer; Sec. 24; P. O. Earlville. Grey A. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Earlville; 6. Grey G. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Earlville. GRIFFIN ASA, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Earlville; born in Tioga Co., Penn., 1839 ; came to this Co. in 1846 ; owns 360 acres, value $60 per acre ; married Miss Mary S. Stevens in 1868; she was born in Ohio ; has one child, Violet May. HAIGHT S. J., Sr., farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Meriden; 52. Haight S. J., Jr. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Meri- den ; 1,021 acres ; 10. Hapeman W. E., Jr., clerk with father. Hapernan W. E., Sr., lumber merchant ; P.O. Earlville; 10. Harp Thos. laborer ; Meriden. Harris H. laborer ; Meriden. Harvey H. station agt. C. B. & Q. R. R. ; P.O. Meriden; %. Harvey L. blacksmith ; Meriden. Haslett S. N. representative to state legisla- ture ; farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P. O. Earlville ; 10. Herron M. laborer on R. R. ; Meriden ; 9. Hoffman Herman, farmer ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Earlville ; rents 80 acres land from father. Hoge P. M. rents farm; Sec. 36; P. O. Earl- ville; y % . HORMELL JOEL, Farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Meriden; born in Warren Co., O., March 1, 1812 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; Democrat; owns 146 acres, value $10,220; first wife was Christina Singer, born in Germany; married April 10, 1833; died Oct. 6, 1864 ; second wife was Mary Pat- terson, born in N. Y, May, 1820; married June 3, 1869 ; has had eight children, five living and three dead, Elizabeth, born Aug. 23, 1835; Ellen, deceased; Clarissa, de- ceased; Matilda, Mary, Sarah, John Wm., George W. Hotchkiss A. laborer ; Meriden. Hough A. G. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Meriden. Hough Geo. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Meriden; owns 137 acres. HOUGH NOAH, Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Earlville ; born in Weston Underwood, near Derby, Eng., May 18, 1826 ; came to U.S. March 14, 1850; Republican; owns 140 acres, valued $7,000 ; wife was Lavina Rigley, born in Yorkshire, Eng., Dec. 30, 1836 ; married, Jan. 1, 1859 ; has two chil- dren. William, born Oct. 12, 1859 ; Ella E., Jah. 15, 1862. Howard H. rents farm; P. O. Meriden; %. JACOBY M. S. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Meriden ; owns 73 acres land ; 4. Jones D.E. farmer; Sec.10; P.O. Earlville; 3. KAMINKY GOTTLEIB, Sr., farmer; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Earlville ; 5. KAMINKY GOTTLEIR, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Earlville; born in Prussia, Germany, Jan. 13, 1845; came to U. S. July 1, 1858; came to this Co. same year; Republican; Lutheran; owns 160 acres land, valued at $8,000 ; wife was Augusta Grimm, born in Prussia, Germany, July 12, 1845; married April 27, 1867; have three children, Alfred A., born April 17, 1868 ; Oswald Otto, March, 1869 ; Louisa, April 10, 1872. Keeler F. G. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P.O. Meriden ; owns 160 acres land ; 7. Keeler J. B. rents farm; P.O. Meriden; 1. Keeler S.H. farmer; Sec. 8; P.O.Meriden; 25. Keeler S. R. farmer; P. O. Meriden. Kerns John, laborer. Kilmer George; 1%. King C. C. horse and cattle dealer; P. O. Meriden; 5. KLERSCH GOTTLIER, Farmer; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Prussia, Aug. 16, 1826; came to this Co. in 1854; Democrat ; Lutheran ; owns 70 acres, val- ued at $3,000; wife was Ann Elizabeth Yasch, born in Prussia, Sept. 7, 1827; married, Dec. 1851 ; has had seven chil- dren, Ernst, born May 13, 1855; Hannah, Feb. 24, 1858; Mary, June 13, 1860; Gustof, Sept. 11, 1862; Henry, June 13, 1864; Me- na, Dec. 13, 1866; Ann Elizabeth, Aug., 1868. Kline T. rents farm; P. O. Earlville; 2. KUNEY SMITH, Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Earlville ; born in Wisconsin in 1859 ; came to this Co. in 1868 ; owns 140 acres, value $55 per acre; married Miss Alice Boozle in 1874 ; she was born in this Co. in 1856; has two children, Perpent and Cora. 528 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: LAUDERBAUCH GEO. farmer; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Meriden ; owns 234 acres ; 7. Larabee J. W. farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Meriden; owns 240 acres ; 10. LEHMAM FRED. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Earlville; born in Prussia, Oct. 24, 1832; came to this Co. in 1860; owns 80 acres, valued at $50 per acre ; married Miss Caroline Fritz; she was, born in Ger- many ; has five sons, Fred, John, Albert, Ernest and Charles. EIXDSAY JOHN H. Farmer; Sec. 8 ; P. 0. Meriden ; born in Howland, Pe- nobscot Co., Me., Sept. 15, 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1838; Republican; Freewill Baptist; owns 320 acres, value, $19,200; wife was Amelia S. De Wolf, born in Vir- gil, Cortland Co., N. Y., Dec. 29, 1830; married Nov. 3, 1856; has had seven chil- dren, Edmond D., born Oct. 2, 1857, died Sept. 2, 1858; Wilson, April 19, 1859, died Jan. 19, 1860; Lucy A., Jan. 3, 1861; John W., April 21, 1863 ; Alva D., April 28, 1864, died March 28, 1866 ; Edmond F., April 29, 1867, died Sept. 2, 1867 ; Harry S., Feb. 22, 1874. Lowder C. L. farmer; P. O Meriden. Lowder EL, Sr., carpenter ; P.O. Meriden; %. Lowder H.W.farm; Sec.20; P.O. Meriden; 7. Luce I. J. farmer ; P. O. Earlville. IiUCE J. B. Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Earlville ; born in N. Y. in 1822 ; came to this Co. in 1858; rents 200 acres of R. S. Hopper; married Miss Esther C. Ives in 1851 ; she was born in Vt. ; has three chil- dren, Isaac J., Esther O, and Frances A. E. Lynn Jas. farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Earlville ; 126 acres ; 6. M cBride Sam'l, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Meriden. McBRIDE R. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Meriden; owns 158 acres. McCray T. farm; Sec. 23; P. O. Earlville; 5. McGarry Thos. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Earl- ville; owns 320 acres; 11. McGRAW THOS. Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Meriden ; born in Louisiana in 1853 ; came to this Co. in 1864; rents 80 acres; married Miss Jennie Kerns, March 7, 1877. McKinney J. A. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Earl- ' ville ; owns part of 130 acres ; 3. McManus A. farm; Sec.25; P.O. Earl ville; 2. Manley J. B. blacksmith ; P. O. Meriden. MEADS ARTHUR D. Farmer; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Mass. in 1853; came to this Co. in 1867; owns 160 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Miss Nora Glover in 1875 ; she was born this Co. ; has one child, Regie, born Aug. 26, 1876. Meads H. C. farm. Sec. 1 ; P. O. Earlville; 6. Meinke Fred, farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Earl- ville; 7. Miller Hiram, farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Meri- den ; owns 80 acres of land ; 6. Morrison Joseph, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Meriden; \%. N EW B. rents farm; P. O. Earlville; 2. New J. rents farm ; P. O. Earlville ; 3. NORTOX H. H. Farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Earlville; born in Maine, 1814; came to this Co. in 1849; owns 240 acres of land, value $12,000; married Miss Betsy W. Batchelder, March 31, 1846, who was born in Maine ; have ten children, Hiram O., Lydia, Ellen, Emaline, John, Ira, Sarah, Isaac, Harrison, Levi;; lost one son and one daughter. Norton H.O. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Earlville ; owns 80 acres land ; 4. Norton H. farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Earlville; 2. Norton J. B. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Earlville ; owns 100 acres land ; 7. o TTO AUGUSTUS, farmer; P. O. Meri- den. Otto Chas. farm ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Meriden ; 6. Otto L. F. farmer; P. O. Meriden. ■DERRY G. L. farmer; P. O. Earlville. Perry W.P. rents farm; P. O. Earlville; %. Plumb Edson, speculator; Earlville; 1. Pohlman Frank, farmer; P. O. Meriden. Pohlman Fred, farm ; S. 20 ; P.O. Meriden ; 2. Pohlman Henry, farmer; P. O. Meriden. POWERS MRS. MARY H. Wid- ow; Sec. 36; P. O. Earlville; born in Ver- mont, 1810; came to this Co. in 1855; married Cyrus Powers in 1832, who was born in Vermont, and died Oct. 10, 1873; owns 80 acres land; has six children, William H., Mary S., Albert O, Darius W., Julia A., Marcus K. ; lost four daugh- ters. PREXTICE H. W. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Meriden ; born in Massachusetts, in 1849; came to this Co. in 1860; owns 80 acres land. Presher Wm. H. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Men- dota ; owns 20 acres land. R IGGS JNO. fanner; Sec. 17; P. O. Meriden; 2. RICHARDSOX WM. R. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Earlville; born in North Adams, Mass., 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1853 ; owns 120 acres land, value $60 per acre ; married Miss Isabel Setchel, 1870 ; she was born in this Co. ; have two sons, David H. and Willie E. Richmond E. laborer ; P. O. Meriden. Richmond E. W. laborer ; P. O. Meriden. Risley Chas. rents farm ; P. O. Earlville ; %. MEREDEN TOWNSHIP. 529 BISEEY LAFAYETTE, Farmer; Sec. 34 ; P.O. Earlville ; born in New York, 1824 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; rents 80 acres ; married Miss R. Weaver in 1848 ; she was born in New York ; have three children, "William, Charles and Anna; lost two, Orlando and Katie. Risley Wm. farmer; P. O. Earlville. BOBBINS JOSIAB C. Farmer; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Orange Co., N. Y., March 27, 1822; came to this Co. in 1852 ; Democrat ; Methodist ; owns 136 acres land, value $8,160; wife was Lousina Parker, born in Bellefonte, Penn., March 13, 1824; married Dec. 10, 1850, died Nov. 25, 1873 ; have had three chil- dren, Chas. O, born Aug. 12, 1853, died April, 1870; Horace P., May 7, 1857; Flora A, May 30, 1861. Roberts Irwin, carpenter ; Meriden ; %. Roehm Chas. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Meriden; owns 240 acres land ; 8. Rose Jno. farmer ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Meriden ; 8. Rose Lewis, farmer ; P. O. Meriden ; %. Rose Thos. farmer ; P. O. Meriden ; %. REDOLPH SAMUEE, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Earlville; born in Baden, Ger- many, 1836; came to this Co. in 1864; married Miss Anna M. Baker in 1859 ; she was born in France; has four children, Samuel, Jacob, George and Caroline. SANDERS PHILLIP, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Meriden ; 3. Sheffield D. laborer. SHEPABDSON HENBY C. Farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Vermont in 1830; came to this Co. in 1854 ; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000 ; married Miss Betsy A. Barker in 1852 ; she was born in Washington Co., N. Y. ; have five children, Allen, George, Diett, Orion and Adolphen. Simpson Jno. rents farm ; P. O. Meriden ; %. Smith Adoniram, farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Meriden ; 9. Smith Allen, farm; S. 20; P. O. Meriden; 5. Smith Barney, farmer ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Earl- ville ; owns 200 acres land ; 9. Smith D. B. farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P.O. Meriden ;'3. Smith F. B. laborer. Smith H. E. farmer ; P. O. Meriden ; i^. Smith J. L. farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Meriden ; owns 160 acres land; 5. Smith R. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Meriden; 2. Smith Wm. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Earlville. Stall G.' A. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Earlville. Stall H. W. rents farm ; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Earl- ville; owns 160 acres land; 2. Stone Hugh, groceries ; Meriden; %• STOEFFEB C. F. Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Earlville ; born in Penn., and came to this Co. in 1868 ; rents 130 acres of land of Mrs. Stouffer and children ; married Mrs. Mary A. Lynn in 1868 ; she was born in Penn. ; has one child, Mary Clark ; Mr. Stouffer has two children by former mar- riage, Althea and Lizzie ; Mrs. S. has two children by former marriage, Samuel S. and Willie. Sweenson Lewis, laborer ; Meriden. Sullivan Jan, laborer on H. O. Norton's farm ; Sec. 3; P. O. Earlville. T EMPLER CHAS. laborer; Meriden; THEURER JNO. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Earlville ; born in Wurtemburg, Ger- many, June 10, 1826; came to U. S. Nov. 28, 1851 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Dem- ocrat; Lutheran; owns 160 acres land, value $8,800; first wife was Mary Deal- snider, born in Prussia, Germany ; married March 10, 1855; died Oct. 13, 1858; second wife was Barbara Bishop, born in Baden, Germany, March 17, 1836; married Dec. 27, 1859 ; have had eleven children, Mary, born Jan. 30, 1856, by first wife ; Jno. C., Dec. 26, 1857; Wm. F., died Nov. 28, 1867; Lewis P., July 24, 1861; CatherinaB., April 4, 1863 ; Anna M., May 5, 1865 ; Charles F., Feb. 15, 1867 ; Wm. L., Jan. 10, 1869; Henrietta M.,Aug. 16, 1870; Adeline M., April 16, 1872; Julia B., Dec. 16, 1874. Thompson D. H. rents farm ; P. O. Earlville. TIEESON E. B. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 12; P. O. Earlville; bom in Mass., 1829 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ; owns 240 acres land, value $60 per acre; has held office of Collector two years, also School Director; married Miss Sarah Wylie in 1859 ; she was born in Maine ; have three children, Fred, Ned and Mabel. TBIPP EBEN, Farmer; Sec. 15: P. O. Earlville; born in Maine, in 1812; came to this Co. in 1854 ; owns 120 acres ; mar- ried Miss Mary Hutchins, who was born in Maine ; has two children by first mar- riage, and two by second ; lost one. Tripp D. E. farm; S. 15; P.O. Earlville; 1%. V AN HORN J. C. farmer; P. O. Meri- den; \%. WALTERBURY FRANK J. laborer; Meriden. Weidner Wm. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Earl- ville; 7. Welch Michael, laborer ; P. O. Meriden. Weygandt Solomon, farm; Sec. 16; P.O. Mendota. WHITE D. G. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Mendota; born in Rhode Island, Dec. 31, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Republi- can ; owns 200 acres land, valued at $14,- 000 ; first wife was Mrs. Margaret Soper ; married Oct. 12, 1843 ; died April 12, 1852 ; second wife was Caroline Tewksbury; 530 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: married Jan. 13, 1859 ; died in 1863 ; third wife was Margaret Johnson, born in Es- sex Co., N. Y., Feb. 12, 1833 ; married Jan. 5, 1864 ; has had ten children, two dead and" eight living; has been Township Clerk four years, Assessor seventeen years, Highway Commissioner fourteen years; Supervisor one year, Township Treasurer eight years, School Treasurer six years. White E. farm ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Meriden. White Jas. farm; S. 29; P. O. Meriden; Z%. Whitney Byron L. farm ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Mer- iden; %• Whitnev C. B. veterinary surgeon; Meri- den; 1%. Wicks Ed. farm; Sec. 18; P. O. Meriden. Wicks E. C. farm; S. 18; P. O. Meriden; %. WICKS EBEXEZER R. Farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Meriden; born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Oct. 25, 1823 ; came to this Co. in September, 1848; Independent; owns 200 acres land, valued at $10,000; wife was Mary A. Craver, born in Stephens- town, Rensselaer Co., NY., June 14, 1828 ; married Feb. 21, 1847; has nine children: Matilda P., born Feb. 1, 1849 ; Elebert C, Jan. 17, 1852; Madona A., June 21, 1854; Edgar N., May 11, 1856 ; Alonzo J., July 12,1858; Mjnnie V., Nov. 28, 1862; Ele- nor E., Sept. 12, 1864; Marilla Ellen, Sept. 1, 1866 ; Freeman U., Sept, 5, 1870. Williams H. farm; S. 3; P. O. Earlville; 4. Williams Orson, farm; S. 3; P. O. Earlville. Wirt D. L. farm; Sec. 5; P. O. Meriden; 7. Woldsworth W. farm; S.16; PO.Meriden; 6. MERIDEN BUSINESS DIRECTORY. JBreavley tTtlO, T, Grain and Lumber Dealer. FREEDOM TOWNSHIP. ALBERTSON OLE, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Freedom Centre ; 4. Allen E. Z. farm; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Freedom; 5. Allen Milo, mason; P.O. Freedom. Adison J. renter ; P.O. Prairie Centre. Arentsen Daniel, laborer; P.O. Freedom. AREXTSEX DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Freedom; born in this town; owns 160 acres; married Miss Sarah Olson in 1877 ; she was born in Norway. Arentsen H. farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P.O. Freedom Centre ; 3. Arentsen T. farm ; Sec. 35 ; P.O. Freedom ;_3. Austin B. pedler; Sec. 16; P. O. Freedom Centre. BARBER EPHRIAM, carpenter; Free- dom. Barnes H. farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P.O. Freedom ; 3^. BARRETT MICHAEL, Farmer; Sec. 9 ; P.O. Freedom ; born in Ireland in 1815 ; came to this Co. in 1843 ; owns 80 acres, value $50 per acre; married Miss Bridget Welch in 1842 ; she was born in Ireland; four children, Margaret, Cath- erine, Cecelia and Thomas ; lost five. Barrett Thos. farmer. Batchelor N.S. farm ; S.ll ; P.O. Freedom ; 2. Batchelor R. W. farm; S. 11 ; P.O. Freedom. Batchelor W. farm; S. 11; P.O. Freedom; 4. BEERS P. G. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Freed Din; born in Ohio in 1838; came to this Co. in 1849; owns 120 acres, value §6,000 ; married Miss Jane Davis in 1866 ; she was born in Ohio ; four children, Hat- tie E., Bertie B., Fanny C. and Lisle H. BIEEIXGS JOXAS 31. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Freedom; born in Ohio in 1846; came to this Co. in 1858; owns 80 acres; married Lizzie J. Tate in 1867 ; she was born in Ind. ; three children, William, Addie E. and Walter C. BEACKWEEE HERMAN, Farm- er and Mail Carrier; Sec. 30; P.O. Prairie- Centre ; born in Maine in 1809 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; owns 80 acres land ; mar- ried Mrs. Ann E. Fullerton in 1876 ; three children by former marriage, Marhon, Thankie and Charles. Boice R.A. farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Ottawa; 2. BOXXEE CHARLES F. Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Freedom Centre; born in France in 1818 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ; owns 160 acres land, value $8,500; married Harriet Beers in 1855; she was born in Conn. ; three children, George P., Willie and Eva. Bostwick E. farmer. Bostwick John A. farmer ; P.O. Ottawa. FREEDOM TOWNSHIP. 531 Bostwick N.J. farm; 8. 33; P.O. Ottawa; 25. Bourne C. M. laborer ; P. O. Freedom. Bowman B. F. school teacher; P. O. Prairie Centre. Bowman John, school teacher ; P. O. Prairie Centre. Bradshaw C. W. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Free- dom Centre; 3.. Bradshaw H. C. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Free- dom Centre ; 3. Brady Patrick, farm ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Freedom. Brady Peter, farm ; S. 2 ; P. O. Freedom ; y % . BRANEX JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Freedom; horn in this Co. in 1849; owns 160 acres, value $50 per acre ; mar- ried Miss Mary Ferguson in 1876; she was born in this Tp. BRANEX JIICHAEE, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Freedom; born in this Co., Feb. 14, 1844; owns 80 acres, value $4,000; married Miss Kate Hoey in 1866 ; she was born in this Tp. ; five children, William, Francis, John, Mary and James. Briley E. farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Earlville. Brown W. farm; Sec. 10; P.O. Freedom; %. Brynn John, farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Freedom Centre. Bunker Fred, rents farm ; P. O. Freedom. Butterfield C. C. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Prai- rie Centre ; 15. Butterfield Geo. farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P.O. Prai- rie Centre ; 2. Butterfield Win. rents farm ; P.O. Freedom. Butters Wm. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Prairie Centre; 6. Bye Jas. shoemaker ; P.O. Freedom ; %. CAMPBELL J. G. minister; P. O. Freedom. CARPENTER G. W. Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Freedom Centre; born in Penn. in 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1853 ; owns 80 acres ; has held office of School Director ; married Emaline Millard in 1846 ; she was born in Penn.; six children, Scpiire H., Ira E., Lydia A., George H., Theron and Hattie. CARPENTER IRA E. Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Freedom Centre; born in Penn. in 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1853 ; rents 160 acres; married Miss Clara B. Smith in 1873 ; she was born in Maine ; one child, Frank. Carpenter T. renter; Sec. 33; P. O. Freedom Centre. CASSIDY THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Earlville; born in Rhode Island in 1853; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 140 acres, value $50 per acre; married Catherine Murray in 1877 ; she was born in this Co. Chapin Fred, farmer ; P.O. Prairie Centre. CHAPEN GEO. W. Farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Prairie Centre ; born in NIL in 1819 ; came to this Co. in 1853 ; owns 200 acres land; married Miss H. Gay, who was born in Eng. ; three sons, Fred., George and James. Chapman W.H. farm ;S.14; P.O. Freedom; 6. Childs J.W. harness-maker ; P.O. Freedom. Cody F. laborer with father ; P. O. Freedom. Cody S.L. farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Freedom; 8. Collins P. farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Ottawa; 1. COEEIS JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Freedom Centre; born in N.Y. in 1829; came to this Co. in 1843 ; owns 170 acres, value $9,000; married Elizabeth H.Dyer in 1858; she was born in Maine; three children, Fred L., Sarah G. and Lin Wes- ley ; he has carted wheat to Chicago and sold for 35c. per bush., and sold his pork for $1.50 per cwt. ; has carted twenty bush. of corn to Ottawa and exchanged for pair of boots, the price $2.50. CONDON FRANK O. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Freedom; born in Penn. in 1844; came to this Co. in 1866 ; rents 130 acres of R. A. Rowe; enlisted when seventeen years of age in the 85th Penn. Inf., and served four years and three months; the Regiment was kept in service long after the surrender of Lee ; he received a medal of honor from the hands of Gen. Gillmore, for bravery and the performance of hazard- ous duty ; married Miss Sarah P. Hosford in 1868 ; she was born in this Co. ; one child, Harry F. ; lost one. CONDEN J. Farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Freedom ; born in Ireland in 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1871; owns 120 acres; mar- ried Miss Jennie E. Lucas in 1871. Cory Geo. renter; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Freedom ; %. Cory Jno. laborer; Sec. 11; P. O. Freedom. COIJRTRIGHT JOHN D. Farm- er; Sec. 28; P. O. Freedom Centre; born in Penn., Dec. 27, 1808 ; he owns 95 acres ; lived in Penn. forty-three years ; was seven years in the employ of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; married Miss Hannah Rhodes, in 1841 ; she was born in England ; has three children, Milton L., Lenora M., Ella J. COURTRIGHT MIL.TON E. Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Freedom Centre; born in Penn., in 1844 ; came to this Co. in 1851; owns 120 acres; married Miss Emma E. Ford, in 1869 ; she was born in Maine ; has two children, Burton and Car- rie. Cowden Joseph, farm ; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Free- dom; 1. Cox Jas. A. laborer with father ; P.O.Prai- rie Centre. Cox Jno. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Prairie Centre; 5. 532 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: CRUISE MICHAEL, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Earlville; born in Ireland, in 1815; came to this Co. in 1836; owns 137 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Miss Mary Leonard, in 1850; she was born in Ireland; has eleven children, Mary, Catharine, Michael, Andrew, Thomas, James, Margaret, Allen, John, Rosetta, and Patrick ; lost one son, James. CRUMPTOX W. H.. Farmer; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Prairie Centre ; born in this Tp., in 1857 ; owns 100 acres of land ; married Miss Bertie Smith, Jan. 31, 1877 ; she was born in Illinois. Crumpton W. W. farm; Sec. 29; P. O. Free- dom Centre; 30. DAY E. F. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Prairie Centre ; 3. DAVIS DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Earlville; born in Wales, September, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; owns 80 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Miss Martha Wiley, in 1876. DAVIS DAVID J. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Earlville ; born in Wales, in 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1845 ; owns 252 acres, valued at $50 per acre ; married Miss Dor- cas Folsom, in 1853; she was born in Maine; has six children, Rachel, John, Samuel, Arthur, Tberon, and Lillie May. DAVIS FRED. J. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Earlville; born in Wales, in 1836; came to this Co. in 1846 ; has held offices of School Director and School Trustee ; owns 160 acres, valued at $8,000 ; married Miss Nancy Foote, in 1859 ; she was born in New York ; lias two children, Mary E. and Effie V. Davis Geo. farm; Sec. 5; P. O. Earlville; 5. DAVIS GORDON, Farmer; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Earlville; born in New York; owns 111 acres, valued at $55 per acre ; was in the Mexican War, and lived two years in California; has held office of School Di- rector ; married Miss Sarah Glover,in 1850 ; she was born in New York; has four children, Arthur H., Edgar G, Hubert N., and Elmer A. DAVIS HEKRY J. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Earlville; born in Wales, in 1830; came to this Co. in 1846 ; owns 320 acres, valued at $50 per acre ; married Miss S. J. Crumpton, in 1854; she was born in Maine. Davis Milton, laborer; P. O. Freedom; 1. Darrow A. P. farm ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Freedom. Day Jno. C. farm; Sec. 20; P. O. Freedom Centre; 1. DeLong Garrett, laboier; P.O. Freedom; %. Dickerson Mrs. Harvey, farm ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Freedom. Doane J. G. farm; Sec. 3; P. O. Freedom; 6. Doane M. J. farm ; P. O. Freedom. Dobbins Jno. farm; Sec. 32; P. O. Prairie Centre; 3. Dolder Wm. farm; S. 25; P. O. Earlville; 5. HOLDER WM. Farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Earlville; born in France, in 1842; came to this Co. in 1845; owns 160 acres, valued at $8,000; married Miss Anna Morsch, in 1864 ; she was born in Germany ; has five children, Herman, Anna, Louisa, Willie, and Lydia. Dominy Ezra, wagon maker; P. O. Free- dom; 3^- Dominy J. Martin, laborer; P. O. Freed om. Duffey Hugh, rents farm; Sec. 7; P. O. Earlville. Dunn Duncan, farm; Sec. 11; P. O. Free- dom; 2. Dunn Henry; 1. Dwyer Wm. rents farm; S.25; P. O. Ottawa. EDWARDS THOS. school teacher; Sec. 34; P. O. Freedom Centre. Erickson Thos. laborer ; P. O. Freedom. Ever Everson, farm; Sec.12; P.O. Freedom. FAY THOMAS, laborer; P. O. Free- dom. FERGUSON CHARLES A. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Freedom; born in Ireland, in 1832; came to this Co. in 1841 ; owns 288 acres, valued at $15,000; he mar- ried Miss H. E. Wiley, in 1854; she was born in Maine, and died in 1866 ; his sec- ond wife was Miss C. Condon, who was born in this Co., and married in 1868; seven children by first marriage, three by second : Mary, Katie, Annie, Charles, Mag- gie, William, Allen, John, Patrick, Henry, James, and Lester. Flltftf J. W. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Freedom; born in Penn., in 1824; came to this Co. in 1859; owns 85 acres; mar- ried Miss S. E. Carpenter, in 1849, who was born in Penn.; has two children, Le- roy and Thirza. Fogg Chas. school teacher; P. O. Freedom Centre. Fogg E. R. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Freedom Centre; 5. Foot Alfred, laborer ; P. O. Freedom. Foot Geo. laborer; P. O. Freedom. Ford J. F. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Freedom Centre; 3. Ford S. F. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Freedom Centre; 2. Fuller A. H. farm; S.ll ; P.O.Freedom ; 2%. GANTLEY JAMES, rents farm ; P. O. Freedom. Gevry Rev. Joseph, minister; P.O.Freedom. GLOVER HEXRY A. Farmer: Sec. 6; P. O. Earlville; born in New York, in 1830; came to this Co. in 1837 ; owns 295 acres, valued at $15,000 ; has held offices ■. ■• - - . : Wr-- cr*^. STREATOR ..^ vv, x . .. FREEDOM TOWNSHIP. 535 of School Director and Road Commis- sioner; he married Miss Lena Boozle, in 1856 ; she was born in Juniata Co., Penn. ; has two children, Arwilda M. and Ernest S. ; lost one son, Henry S. Goodell Silas, farm; S. 14; P.O.Freedom; 1. Goodman G. W. farm ; S. 9 ; P. O. Freedom. GOODSPEED M. S. Farmer; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Freedom ; born in New York, in 1829 ; came to this Co. in 1848 ; holds the office of Town Clerk; married Miss Ther- esa Darrow, in 1857 ; she was born in New York; has three children, Clara, Stephen, and Iva. Gould M. L. laborer; P. O. Freedom Centre. Gregg James, laborer; P. 0. Freedom Gregg Joseph, laborer ; P. O. Freedom. HALL W. C. farm; Sec. 30; P. O. Prairie Centre; 8. Halverson Cornelius, farm; Seel; P.O. Freedom; %. Halverson Halver, laborer; P. O. Freedom. Halverson Ole, laborer ; P. O. Freedom. Harding Jno. laborer ; P. O. Freedom. Hardy Jas. B. rents farm ; S.31 ; P. O. Prairie Centre. Harris A.E. rents farm; S.16; P.O. Freedom. Herron J.M. farm; S. 11; P.O. Freedom; %. Hibbard D. laborer; S. 15; P. O. Freedom. Higginbotham T. H. rents farm; Sec. 28; P. O. Freedom. HINCKXEY WI. Retired Farm- er; Sec. 30; P. O. Prairie Centre; born in N. H., 1799 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; owns 90 acres; married Miss S. Cox in 1832 ; she was born in N. Y. ; has lost seven children, John W., Melvin C, Ed- ward M., Charles W., Herbert H., Sarah E., and Frances ; Herbert H. was killed at the battle of Kenesaw Mountain. Hinkston W.S.farm ; S.15 ; P.O. Freedom ; 2. Hoar Henry, shoemaker ; P.O. Freedom. Howat Jas. laborer; Sec. 2; P. O. Freedom. Howat Wm. laborer; Sec. 2; P. O. Freedom. Howat W.C.renter and laborer ; P.O.Freedom. Hovey H. P. farm; Sec. 36; P.O.^Ottawa; 12. ANE JOHN, laborer; P. O. Freedom. K Kellogg Philo, shoemaker; P. O. Prairie Centre; y 2 . KNETSCH HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Earlville; born in Germany in 1824; came to this Co. in 1852; owns 160 acres, value $8,000 ; married Miss Philo- pena Herman in 1852; she was born in Germany, and died in 1875 ; has six chil- dren, Henry, Charles, Fred, Eliza, Rosa- belle and Emma. L AN CASTER LYMAN, farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Prairie Centre ; 5. Lawry Jas. retired farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Freedom; 6. Lawry S. U. merchant and postmaster ; Free- dom ; 2. Lawry W. rents farm ; P. O. Freedom ; 1. Lee Jno. merchant; P. O. Prairie Centre; 1. Leonard C. rents farm ; P.O. Freedom Centre. LEOJfAKD JAS. Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Freedom Centre; born in Ireland in 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1845 ; owns 360 acres, valued at $19,000; married Miss Mary Ferguson in 1850 ; she was born in Ireland; has five children, Charles John, Margaret Katie, Jimmie, Willie, Mary. Leonard Jno. laborer ; P.O. Freedom Centre. Lewis F. G. farmer ; Sec. 15 ; P.O.Freedom ; 5. Lucas R. C. laborer; P. O. Freedom. EUCAS ROBERT, Sec. 24; P. O. Freedom; born in Ireland, 1819; came to to this Co. 1849 ; owns 725 acres of land ; married Miss Jane Hall in 1844; she was born in Ireland, 1819; has six children, James, Jennie, Sarah, Robert, William and George ; lost four daughters, Jennie, Mary A., Henrietta and Theresa. Luce F. farm ; S. 31 ; P.O. Prairie Centre ; 1. Luce W C.farm ; S.31 ; P.O.Prairie Centre ; 1. Luce W.H.farm; S.30; P.O.Prairie Centre; 5. Lyman J. W., Jr., farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Freedom. ; 4. Lyman J.W. farm; Sec.24; P.O.Freedom. LYMAK JNO. W. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Freedom; born in this town in 1844; owns,160 acres; married Miss Nettie Ford in 1869 ; she was born in this State, and died in Feb., 1875 ; married Miss Ellen Wil- liams in 1877; she was born in this town; has two daughters by first marriage, Em- ma and Edith. Lynch F. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Earlville; 1. MCCARTHY DANIEL, rents farm; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Prairie Centre. McCarthy. Jer. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Prairie Centre; 5. McClure C. laborer; P. O. Freedom; %. McCLURE HUGH, Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Freedom; born in Dearborn Co., Ind., 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1843 ; owns 80 acres, value $50 per acre ; married Miss Mary L. Horsford in 1862 ; she was born in this Co. in 1841; has five children, Hugh Harrison, Mary L., Willis G., Walter S., and S. F. Cary. McClure J. laborer; S. 23; P.O.Freedom; %. McClure M.farm ; Sec. 15 ; P.O. Freedom ; %. McClure T. farm ; Sec. 22; P. O. Freedom ; 1. McClure W. T. farm; S.23; P.O.Freedom ; 8. McClure W. H. mad carrier; P.O. Freedom; %■ IlcGRATH JNO. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Earlville; born in Ireland, 1837; 3i 536 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: came to this Co. in 1849 ; owns 120 acres, value $6,000 ; married Miss Julia Long in 1862 ; she was born in Ireland ; has seven children, Mary, Catharine, Julia, John, William and Edward. McGrath John, laborer. McLaughlin A. laborer; P.O. Freedom. Mahoney Jno. laborer; P. O. Freedom. Mahoney M. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Prairie Centre; 16. Maloy J. H. farmer ; Sec. 6 ; P.O.Earlville. March Chas. laborer; P. O. Ottawa. March Robert, laborer; P. O. Freedom. March J. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Ottawa; 20. ' Martin Benj. carpenter; P. O. Freedom. Martin Leonard, laborer; P. O. Freedom. Martin Rich'd, carpenter; P.O. Freedom; %. MELOI J. H. Farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Earlville ; born in Penn. in 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; owns 80 acres, value $50 per acre ; married Miss Sarah A. Tay- lor ia 1860 ; she was born in Mass. ; has six children, Lottie O., Harry, Nellie A., Maud M., and Daisy A. Miller Eugene, laborer ;_P. O. Freedom. Miller H. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Ottawa. Miller J. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Freedom; 8. Miller U. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Ottawa; 8. Mohundrey J. D. laborer; P. O. Freedom Centre. Molar D.E.farmer; Sec. 10; P.O.Freedom; 1. Moore B. B. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Prairie Centre ; 6. Moore P. rents farm; Sec. 14; P.O. Freedom. MORSCH JOS. T. Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Freedom Centre ; born in Germany, in 1813 ; came to this country in 1837, and to this Co. in 1846 ; owns 448 acres land ; married Mrs. W. Morsch; their family numbers twelve children: Mary, Eliza- beth (No. 1), Elizabeth (No. 2), Conrad, William, Joseph, Frank, Charles, Carl, Jacob, Katie and Annie. Mosey C. T. rents farm; Sec. 27;"P. O. Free- dom; %• MOSEY THOS. T. Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Freedom Centre; born in Norway, in 1827; came to this Co. in 1845; owns 145 acres; has held the office of School Direc- tor ; married Miss Betsey Hanson, in 1850 ; she was born in Norway ; has eight child- ren, Sarah A., Helen J., Chas. T., Mary T., Henry T., Hannah L., Delia J. and Esther ; lost two. Munson W. farm ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Freedom ; 5. OLMSTEAD C. H. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Freedom ; 2. Olmstead F.H. farm; S.23; P.O.Freedom; 2. OESOX CHRIST. Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Ottawa ; born in Norway, in 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; owns 320 acres land, valued at $60 per acre ; married Miss Cecelia Arentsen, in 1856 ; she was born in Rochester, N. Y. ; has five children, Caro- line J., Oscar, Anna O., Henry and Henri- etta ; Mr. Olsen is the inventor of a Corn- Planter, the improvements of which prom- ise to surpass anything of the kind in use. Olson J. laborer; P. O. Freedom Centre. OESOX OEE K. Farmer; Sec. 29; P.O.Freedom Centre; born in Norway, in 1839; came to this Co. in 1850; owns 240 acres land ; he enlisted during the late war in Co. I, 82d I. V. I., and was in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellors- ville, Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, Mis- sion Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Reseca and others of less importance, and was in the march to Savannah ; he married Miss Julia Jensen, in 1867 ; she was born in Norway; has one adopted child, Bur- ton W. Olsen T. O. laborer; P.O. Marseilles. O'ROURKE P. Farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Earlville; born in Ireland, in 1812; came to this Co. in 1856 ; owns 80 acres, value $4,003: married Miss Mary Campbell, in 1837; she was born in Ireland; has three children, Mary, Margaret and Lizzie; lost three daughters. Orr Smith, doctor ; P. O. Marseilles. PAGE THOS. stock dealer; P. O. Free- dom; 3^- Palmer E. M. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Freedom Centre ; 18. PARRISH HEXRY, Farmer; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Freedom ; born in N. Y., in 1829 ; came to this Co. in 1852 ; owns 100 acres land; married Miss Hannah Pool, in 1852; she was born in England ; has three child- ren, Margaret J., Isaac G. and Lewis E. ; has held office of School Director. Parrish O. farm; S.22; P.O. Freedom Centre. Parrish Win. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Free- dom Centre ; 6. PARRISH W. D. Farmer; Sec 22; P. O. Freedom Centre; born in N. Y., in 1816; owns 160 acres land; has held office of School Director; married Miss Catherine Westfall, in 1842; she was born in N. Y. ; has two sons, Orlando H. and Alonzo M. Parker J. C. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Ottawa. Pell W. H. laborer; P. O. Freedom. PETERSOX EZRA A. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Ottawa; born in this Co., in 1850; he owns jointly with his wite, 65 acres land, valued at $60 per acre ; mar- ried Miss E. Terry, in 1873 ; Mr. and Mrs. Terry were both born in the same house and on the same farm they now occupy ; they have one child, Clara G. Peterson T. farm ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Freedom ; 1. PetettLuke, laborer; P. O. Freedom. FREEDOM TOWNSHIP. 537 PHILLIPS JAS. M. Retired Farm- er; Sec. 10; P. O. Earlville; born in Perm., Dec. 3, 1797 ; came to this Co. in 1834, and is one of the oldest settlers ; he married Ann Phillips, in 1832; she was born in Lancaster Co., Penn. ; has seven children living, six sons and one daughter ; he had five sons in the army during the late war. PLACE L. M. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Freedom Centre ; born in N. Y., in 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1859 ; owns 220 acres land ; married Miss Mary Parrish, in 1850 ; she was born in N. Y. ; has three child- ren, Stanley G., William N. and Roy I.; lost six children. Place Stanley, laborer; P. O. Freedom. Place W. N. laborer; P. O. Freedom. Place W. R. laborer; P. O. Freedom. Pool C. M. rents farm ; Sec.25; P.O. Freedom. Pool H. farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Freedom ; 4. Pool J. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Freedom; 4. POOL JOS. B. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Freedom; born in N. Y., in 1839; came to this Co. in 1850; owns 80 acres; married Miss Mary A. Lucas, in 1863; she was born in N. Y., and died in 1868 ; has two child- ren, Walter I. and Wallace R. Pool Wiii., Sr. farm; S 35; P.O. Freedom; 8. Pool Wm, Jr. farm; Sec. 25; P.O.Ottawa; 8. Putney W.G. doctor ; P.O. Prairie Centre; % ADCLIFFA. F. laborer; P. O. Free- dom Centre. RAWLING FRED. Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Freedom; born in Dearborn Co., Ind., in 1828; came to this Co. in 1857; owns 40 acres land, value $2,000 per acre ; married Miss Charlotte Hinkson, in 1864 ; she was born in Dearborn Co., Ind. ; has one child, Mary A. Rawling W.H. farm ; S.15 ; P.O.Freedom ; 6. Richardson Wm. laborer; P. O. Freedom. Robert L.B. farm ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Rogers F. laborer; P. O. Freedom Centre. Roote Oscar, farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Freedom. Rowe H. C. laborer ;' P. O. Freedom. ROYE R. A. Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Freedom; born in Dearborn Co., Ind., Oct. 1, 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1833 ; owns jointly with his wife, 120 acres in Sec. 16; also 25 acres timber ; has held office of Assessor for two years; he married Miss Fear B. Hosford, Oct. 24, 1858; she was born in this town, Dec. 24, 1839; has six children, Margaret A. and Mary E., born Aug. 14, 1859 ; John Alexander, Aug. 10, 1861; Nancy Bell, Aug. 18, 1864 ;Wm. Briggs, Jan 24, 1866 ; Fear, May 31, 1869. SAMPSON MRS. ANNA, Widow; Sec. 34; P. O. Freedom Centre; born in Norway ; owns 120 acres land ; married Samuel Samuelson, in 1856 ; he was born in Norway, and died in 1872 ; she has one R son by former marriage, Thomas Edward , and one son, Edward L. Sampson. Sampson L. rents farm; S.34; P.O. Freedom. Sampson L.S. farm; S.13; P. O. Freedom; 6. Sanders A. retired iarm; P. O. Freedom; ^. SALER ANDREW. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Earlville; born in Germany, in 1827; came to this Co. in 1850; owns 240 acres land, value $50 per acre; he married Elizabeth Waldschmidt, in 1850 ; she was born in Germany; has seven children, Louisa, Henry, John, Emma, Elizabeth, Freddie and Bennie. Shaw Jas. teamster; P. O. Freedom; 3. Smith Isaac, laborer; P. O. Freedom. Stevens D. M. painter; P. O. Freedom. Sweeney John, laborer; P. O. Freedom. TERRY DANIEL M. Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Freedom; born in this Co., in 1846 ; owns 161 acres land, value $50 per acre; married Miss Katie Cantline, Dec. 25, 1851 ; has two daughters, Francis A. and Mary J., and one son. Tate Edward, clerk; P. O. Freedom. Taylor F. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Earlville; 1. Taylor H. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Earlville; 1. Taylor P. minister ; Sec.12 ; P.O.Freedom ; %. Taylor Robt. farm ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Earlville ; 2. Thompson Barto, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Freedom Centre; 8. Thompson Elisha, ret. farm ; P.O.Freedom ; 6. Thompson H. J. farm; S. 10; P.O.Freedom. Thompson Jas. laborer; P. O. Prairie Centre. Thompson M. M. farm ; S. 12 ; P. O. Freedom. Thompson Ole, laborer ; P. O. Freedom ; %. Thompson Samuel, laborer; P. O. Freedom. Thornton Wm. laborer; P. O. Freedom. THORSON OLE, Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Freedom Centre; born in Norway, 1832; came to this Co. in 1859; owns 120 acres land; married Caroline Arentsen in 1865 ; she was born in this town ; have two children, Henry T. and Charles O. Tucker A. G. rents farm ; P.O. Freedom ; 2. Tucker A. N. rents farm ; S. 13 ; P. O. Ottawa. VANCE GEORGE E. doctor; P. O. Free- dom; 1. WALTERS J. R. blacksmith ; P. O. Free- dom ; 1. Walters L. blacksmith ; P. O. Freedom ; %. Wayne Joseph, mason ; P. O. Freedom. Weaver A. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Prairie Centre. Weaver E. G. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Prairie Centre; 18. Weaver Henry, farmer; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Prairie Centre; 6. Weaver Ira, farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Prairie Centre; 1. 538 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY : Wernple Daniel, farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Free- dom; %. WEMPEE OUllfCY A. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Freedom; born in Morgan Co., 111., 1840; came to this Co. in 1846; owns 80 acres land; married Miss Mary J. Lewis in 1875 ; she was born in Dearborn Co., Ind. Whitaker R. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Freedom. Whitton C. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Freedom. WILEY HEJfRY, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Freedom ; born in Maine, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1844; owns 160 acres land, value $60 per acre; married Miss R. Thompson in 1859 ; she was born in Ma- coupin Co., 111.; have four children; Charles A., Frederick, Grace and Samuel Raymond ; lost one son, George. Williams F. farmer; Sec. 8; P.O.Freedom ; 1. Williams J. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P.O. Freedom ; 3. Williams Wm. farm; S. 8; P.O. Freedom ; 5. Winslow L. rents farm ; P. O. Freedom. Wooley R. S. farm; S. 11 ; P.O.Freedom; 2. Wy lander C. J. ZIMMERMAN JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Earlville; born in this Co. in 1848 ; owns 240 acres land, valued at $50 per acre; he married Miss Nettie Nitzel in 1870; she was born in Germany; has three children, Charles H., Walter £J. and Fred- erick. BRUCE TOWNSHIP. (P. O. Streator.) A KER ALFRED, carpenter. Alexander S.B. baggageman at C.&A. depot. Allen Gus. E. Allen S. L. mechanic; moved to Ottawa. Allen Wm. miner. Allen Wm. A. laborer. Ames B. F. com. highways and laborer ; 2%. Ames Isaac, retired merchant; 25. Ames John C. hardware dealer. Amnions Eli, plasterer. . Anderson Geo. W. clerk. Angel A. H. clerk. Arthur John, merchant, Arthur J. L. merchandise; 10. Asher John A. confectioner. Atkins Chas. W. insurance agent. Atkins Davis, insurance agent. Atkinson Ed. miner; %. B AILEY CHAS. miner. BAIEEY E. H. Paymaster Streator Coal Co. ; born in Mass., Dec. 5, 1853 ; came to this Co, in 1874 ; Republican ; he is un- married. Bailey John M. clerk. Baker A. J. carpenter. Baker David, teamster. Baker Geo. W. teamster. Baker Jay, insurance and real estate agt. ; 5. Baker Lyman. Bale E. Eades, steam and gas fitter. BaneJC.jboarding-house.j Bane Jas. teamster. Barber D. butcher. Barlow J. C. boot and shoe dealer ; 10. Barnhart J. W. farmer; Sees. 14 and 24 ; 25. Barnhart L. farmer. Bassett Pat. Baugh Walker, works in R. R. round-house. Bayles John, merchant tailor. Beale Cyrus, laborer. Beale Joshua, carpenter. BEAN W. W. Editor of Streator Mon- itor; born in Lisbon, St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., April 13, 1845; removed while young to Ogdensburg, N. Y. ; came to Peoria, 111., in 1866, where he married Miss Martha J. Ross, of Lacon, 111. ; re- moved to El Paso in 1868, and to Streator in 1869; served two years in Co. A, 16th N. Y. Vol. Inf., after which he lived in Washington, D. O, until the close of the Rebellion. Beard Henry, miner. Beaver Wesley, carpenter. Bell L. M. laborer. Benallick Wm. miner. Benson S. H. agt. of C. B. & Q. R.R. Berge Adam, miner. Bilger Matt, drayman. Billingsley Geo. B. drayman. Birch R. W. engineer on C. & P. R. R. Blackwell Walter, laborer. BLAIR A. E. Prop. Metropolitan Hotel and Carriage Painter ; born Ohio, March 16, 1835; came to this Co. in 1853; Repub- lican; value of estate $1,500; was inj;he BRUCE TOWNSHIP. 539 array in Co. K, 138th 111. Vol. ; served one hundred days ; wife was Rachel E. Con- ner; six children, three boys and three girls. Blakely Squire, miner. Blinn Win. building-mover. Booth E. L. physician. Bowditch Herman, laborer. Bowen Stephen, laborer. Bowers A. D. retired farmer ; 5. Bowers Thos. farmer. Bown Albert, clerk of C. & P. R. R. Boyle Pat. miner. Braunlick H. tinsmith; 1. Breem Thos. miner. Brennan Jas. miner. Brewster Milo, teamster. Bronson Geo. school teacher. Bronson M. L. insurance agent. Bronson Win., Jr. rents farm. Brophy M. gas-maker. Brown Alonzo, farmer ; Sec. 23. Brown Ben. miner. Brown Thos. laborer. Bruce John, miner. Bruner J. M. BUCKLEY J. T. Attorney-at-Law ; born in N.J., Jan. 14, 1814; came to this Co. in 1857; Radical; Protestant; owns two lots in Streator, value $2,500; has held the offices of Justice of Peace and Supervisor; his wife was Belinda Willson ; they were married April 6, 1844; seven children. Bullock Ira D. clerk. Bunker Ed. minor. Bunker Warren, miner. Bursk J. S. merchant ; 10. Busk Michael. Butland George. Butler Wm. miner. Butterfield Pat. miner. /"^ALDWELL WM. farmer. Calaghan J. D. shoemaker. Calaghan Jos. foreman in C. P. R. R. shops. Calaghan Morgan, laborer. Camp M. B. carriage-maker.' Campbell Abel, clerk. Campbell E. R. carpenter. Campbell Jas., Sr., coal operator. Campbell Jas. T. works on C.P. & S.W.R.R. Campbell Jno. C. R. R. contractor. Campbell Jno. Candee Geo. H. miner. Cannon F. miner. Carmany Dan. engineer in No. 1 coal shaft. Carpenter O. dentist. Castle Jas. works on C. & P. R. R. Chamberlain S. M. miner. Cherry W. S. Sup't C. W. V. Coal Co. Chicago, Wilmington & Vermillion Coal Co. Chrimes Sam'l, merchant. Chrisfellow Chris, laborer. Chrissman Geo. carpenter. Chrissman Jacob, carpenter. Chubbuck O. attorney at law ; 5. Chubbuck O. F. insurance agent. Clark B. F. Clark Chas. A. carpenter. Clark Henry, miner. Clark Jos. miner. Clark J. B. miner. Clark L. W. photographer. Clark Orrin, teamster. Clark S. A. harness-maker. Clayton Isaiah, clerk. Coffey Thos. J. grain dealer ; 10. Colby F. W. inventor patent building stone. Coleman John, farmer. Collen Frank, fireman C. & P. R. R. Colwell Geo. H. carpenter. Comfort Pat. miner. Comstock Wm. merchant. Conard Bayard, student. COtfDREtf & PFRCEIX, Deal- ers in Dry Goods and Groceries; carry a stock of $8,000. Conklin D. H. Sup't C. P. & S. W. R. R. Connell Jerry, farmer; Sec. 1. COtf STEEL, MICHAEL, Farmer; Sec. 2; born in Ireland ; came to America in 1846 ; and to this Co. in 1846 ; Repub- lican ; owns 156 acres land, valued at $8,- 000; his wife was Mary Conner; married in 1848 ; she was born in 1823 ; have five children living, Jeremiah, born March, 1857; Mary, 1853; Johanna, 1856; Dennis, 1858; Edwin, 1863. Condren Jas. merchant ; 1% . Conklin Chas. H. Ass't. Sup't. C. & P. R. R. Connell Terence, farmer ; Sec. 1. Connelly Ed. miner. Connor Philip, miner. Cook Jas. miner. Cook R. L. Coomes Rev. U. minister Christian church. Cooney Pat. miner. Cooper Stephen, plasterer. Cope Eli, druggist; %%. Cope I. C. druggist ; 2%. • Corbin A. S. blacksmith. 540 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY! Corcoran Mike, miner. Couglin Wm. Court George, farmer. Cowgill Joseph, clerk. Cox Frank, painter. Cox Robert, miner. CracraftZ. S. justice of peace. Cramer Jas. laborer. Crance Jno. conductor on C. <& P. R. R. Crawford J. B. carpenter." Crawford Jas. W. coal operator. Croswell Thos. druggist; 10. Crawford Wm. registered in Eagle Tp. Crew Enos, miner. Crew Harry, well-digger. Crew James, well-digger. Crigar A. G. carpenter. Cron Adam, Sr., farmer ; Sec. 36. Cron Adam, Jr., farmer ; Sec. 36. Crooker James, miner. Crowl Jacob, grain merchant. Culver D. 14. clerk. Cummins John, carpenter. CunlifF B. farmer. Cunliff James, miner. Curran James, miner. Curran John, miner. Curran Lawrence, miner. D ARLING E. B. car repairer. Darling James. David S. K. merchant. Davidson J. M. carpenter. Davis Daniel O. miner. Davis James, miner. Davis S. R. coal operator. Dawson Ed, miner. Dayhofl J. L. printer. Dayhoff P. H. marble dealer. Decker James, miner. Denning John, miner. Denning Peter, miner. Dennison E. Devine John, laborer on railroad. Devine John A. laborer on railroad. Devine Pat, laborer on railroad. Dickerman Samuel, druggist; 10. Dinsmore M. farmer; Sec. 24; 6. Doak John, machinist. Doll Jacob, saloon. Dominy C. attorney at law. Donaldson Thos. Donnagho E. L. teacher. Donnell Porter, farmer; Sec. 4. Donnell Wm., Sr., farmer ; Sec. 4. Dnonell Wm., Jr., farmer. Doolittle H. C. merchant. Doolittle Joel J. merchant. Doren Jas. G. Doty Henry, carpenter. DOXAGHHO. ML €. Justice of the Peace; born in Pa., on May 4, 1841; came to this Co. in 1864; Democrat; wife was Haddie L. Harford ; has one child, Elenora ; he was in the Navy; served twenty-one months ; lost his leg in the battle of Ar- kansas Post, in 1863. Dougherty Wm. Dove Henry, carpenter. Downes James, laborer. Doyle Edward, miner. Doyle James J. clerk. Drew Robert. Dropp John, butcher. Dunaway Thos. president ot bank ; 25. Dunkerly John. Dunnavan James, laborer. Dyer Chas. W. clerk. E ADES JAMES, retired; 10. Eades F. W. hardware merchant; 10. Effner Wm. laborer. Elias Theodore. Elliott Wm. laborer. Ells L. fireman on C. & P. R. R. Ellsworth A. laborer. Ellwood John, miner. Ensminger Henry, carpenter. Ercanbrack J. M. merchant tailor. Ervin John, teamster. Esten W. S. Estey Steve, speculator in draw poker, etc. Evans Edwin, retired physician. Ewing John K. clerk. T^ALSEY MIKE, laborer. Farmer John, teamster. Farroll Peter, farmer. Feeley John, miner. Fenwick Thomas, painter. Ferguson James, laborer. Ferriter James, miner. Ferriter Morris, miner. Ferriter Robert, miner. Fiedler Chas. wagon maker. Fielding Chas. printer. Fielding Dennis, clerk. Finlen Miles, merchant; 10. Finley J. H. physician and surgeon. BRUCE TOWNSHIP. 541 Finn Richard, clerk. Finnessy Pat, miner. Fisher John, miner. Fisher Joseph, miner. Fitzgerald David, miner. Fitzgibbons John, railroad laborer. Flahaven Pat, section boss on C. & A. R. R. Flannagan E. Fleming Win. laborer. Fletcher R. D. bookkeeper. Flick Michael, butcher. Fogerty Dennis, carpenter ; 5. Fogerty Win. boarding house ; 5. Foley D. W. rents farm. Foley John, rents farm. Foley Timothy, rents farm. Ford H. L. druggist. FornofF J. W. printer. Foster James, city marshall. Franklin Geo. miner. Franklin Thos. Freeman Joseph W. teamster. French E. E. restaurant. Friant L. C. foreman on C. & P. R. R. Frisby C. C. marble cutter. Frisby Isaac M. marble polisher. Fuller Alex, retired farmer ; 50. Fuller N. W. printer. Funk John, farmer. Fusselman H. M. tinsmith. r^ ADDIS ADAM. Gaddis David, manufacturer. Gaff Henry, miner. Gaff John, miner. Gaffey Thos. blacksmith. GAI^E W. HECTOR, Editor Pio- neer; born in Oneida, Madison Co., N. Y., Jan. 15, 1847 ; came to this Co. in 1875 ; Republican ; served two years in army in Co. M, K Y. Heavy Artillery. Gallagher Pat, miner. Gallagher Thos. Galloway David, blacksmith. Galloway Jno. Gardner Mat. miner. Gates Albert, carpenter. Gates W. S. book-seller. Gaut Geo. collection agent. Gavin Geo. miner. Gavin Martin, miner. Geiger Jacob, saloon. Gibbons Ed. laborer. Gilbert Jas. miner. Gla'ssman Geo. tailor. Gleason Jas. miner. Gleason John, miner. Gleason Mat. miner. Glemser G. butcher. Goddard J. R. traveling agent, Coal Co. Gossilin Andrew, miner. Grable M. N. clerk. GRAHAM R. A. Farmer; Sec. 3; born in this Co., Feb. 8, 1855; Independent; Methodist; owns 133% acres of land, value $6,650 ; he rents 1,080 acres land of Vir- million Coal Co. ; he married Maggie N. Armstrong in 1877 ; he is a son of William Graham, who died in 1859. Gray J. A. clerk. Gray Peter, carpenter. Gray Wm. Green F. O. conductor on C. & P. R. R. Green Geo. mine overseer. Griffin Cornelius, miner. Griffith Ross, miner. Griffith Wm. miner. Grosh T. J. master mechanic ; 5. Grossman David, paper hanging. Gumm Eli, laborer. Gurnea Jacob, wagon maker. H ACKSHAW ALEX, miner. Haldeman A. S. teamster. Hall Hugh, clerk. Hall Robt. livery and blacksmith. Hallisey Tim. miner. Halligan Thos. miner. Hamilton Amos, laborer. Hanna Chris, laborer. Hargraves Richard, miner. Harper Wm. bakery. Harris Thos. Hartman Geo. farmer ; Sec. 13. Harvey J. G. Hash Andrew, miner. Haskell M. B. telegraph operator. Haskell W. W. jeweler; 10. Hattenhauer B. A. druggist; 10. Hawley C. A. yardmaster C. B. & Q. R. R. Hay Alex, laborer. Hazelton H. Head O. H. books and stationery. HEEMIf (D.) & CO. (Daniel Hee- nan, Miles J. Fenlon, and John Flanigan ;) Streator and Ottawa ; at Streator they own a three story brick building, 72 feet front and 112 feet deep; the third story is occu- pied by the Masonic, Odd Fellows, and A. O. United Workmen Lodges; the second story is divided into offices and a large carpeted hall, which room, together 542 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: with the first floor (which is all in one room.) and basement, is devoted to the business of the firm, making the largest retail rooms west of Chicago; they carry a stock at Streator of $60,000, and ' at Ot- tawa. $80,000; employ about thirty per- sons, and do double the business of any house in the Co. Heiner Henry, harness maker. Helm Alex, miner. Henderson Byron, laborer. Henry Jas. miner. Henshey B. B. druggist. Hensil Wm. railroad engineer. Hess J. M. physician and surgeon. Herman S. G-. clerk. Hestor Paul, miner. Hewitt Jno. miner. Hicks Milton, lumber dealer; 10. Higgins Thos. M. dentist. HOI Hopkins, Hill J. B. temperance lecturer. Hill Jno. miner. Hill Philip, clerk. Hill Win. miner. Hillenbrand Andrew, butcher. Hilliard Geo. mine overseer. Hillier Jas. saloon. Hillier Jno. mine overseer; 5. Hines Pat. laborer. Hodge Jno. F. miner. Hodge David, miner. HOGE WALTER, Editor of Streator Free Press; born in Green Co., Pa., Oct. 27, 1847 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Demo- crat ; is Clerk of School Board, also As- sistant Supervisor of the town ; his wife was Belle Tullis; she was born in La Salle Co., Feb. 11, 1852; married June 11, 1874; they have one child; Mabel. Holcomb Aaron, miner. Holcomb Dan. teamster. Holcomb Hiram, teamster. Holcomb Jas. W. miner. Holcomb Jno. teamster. Holcomb S. miner. Holmes Frank, merchant ; 15. Hoist J. R. Episcopal minister. Hopping M. C. butcher. Houghton Fred, clerk. Howard Geo. W. lumber merchant. Howe Chas. miner. Howe Wm. miner. Howell Martin A. merchant. Hudson T. P. miner. Huggins Alex, miner. Huggins Jas. farmer. i Huggins D. miner. Hull Henry, miner. Hunter Jas. miner. Hurburt Max, carpenter. Hurst J. P. merchant. Hurst Roger, merchant. Hurst T. W. merchant. TACK MAT. merchant. Jackson F. S. car repairer. Jackson W. S. banker; 15. Jacobs Jas. miner. James Griffith, miner. Jamison S. H. manufacturer of marble. Jardine Andrew, miner. Jardine Dan. C miner. Jardine Duncan, miner. Jenkins Jno. miner. Jennings O. retired merchant. Jewel X. gunsmith. Johns C. physician. Johnson Abe. farmer. Johnson Levi, carpenter. Johnson Marion, hotel (Streator House). Johnson Oscar, messenger. Johnson Sam'l, justice of peace and coal agt. Johnson "VTm. miner. Johnson Wm. F. carpenter ; retired. Jones Edward, miner. Jones Hugh, miner. Jones Jas. miner. Jones John, miner. Jones Jno. J. water-bailer in mines. Jones Matthew. Jones Wiley, rents farm; Sec. 14. Jopling Martin, tailor. Jordan Wm. clerk, K AXE PAT. ensineer. Kangley John, manufacturer of brick. Kaylor Wm. miner. Kear Isaac, miner. KELLER C. W. Lawyer; born in Titusville, Pa., Sept. 24, 1835; came to this Co. 1871; Republican; Methodist; married to Ellen M.Wright, in Brookfield, 111., June 3, 185S; previous to the war of the rebellion was a common day laborer; was admitted to the bar to practice law in Erie, Pa., March 11, 1871. Kenfield Joel W. school teacher. Kelley Benj. car-repairer. Kelley Pat. blacksmith. Kelley Wm. A. miner. Kenalley Wm. laborer. BRUCE TOWNSHIP. 543 Kennedy Alfred, saloon. Kennedy Wm. carpenter. Kent Andrew, miner. King Henry, miner. Kirby A. N. agt for C. A. «fc St. L. R. R. Kirby E. D. station agt for C.P. & S W.R.R. Kirby J. H. Kirk Hugb, miner. Kirkpatrick John, retired capitalist; 17. Klinger H. P. laborer. Knapp Reuben, painter. Koehler Wm. miner. K nhns J. S. ass't casbier First'Nat. Bank. LAXASXET JOHX, Supervisor Bruce Tp. ; born in Pa., May 28, 1833 ; came to tbis State in 1S60, and to tbis Co. in 1869; Democrat; value of estate $20,- 000 ; wife was Sarab Sevens ; sbe died in 1862; bas two children, Cbarlie B. and Mary E. Lane Frank, rents farm. Langley E. farmer. Langon Tbos. teamster. Large "Wm. miner. Lasb Alonzo, laborer. Lasb Geo. teamster. Lasb Jobn, carpenter. Lasb Robt. farmer. Laugblin Abner, carpenter. Laugblin Wm. borse-dealer ; 7. Lavell Pat. miner. Lavelle W. H. Law Robt. carpenter. Law Sam'l, miner. Laws Wm. miner. Leacb W. B. engineer on C. & P. R. R. Lee James, miner. Leese Wm. L. miner. Lennon Pat. manufacturer of brick. Leonard Jobn, miner. Leroy David, physician. Letts Mike, laborer. Letz Jobn, carpenter. Ley Wm. plasterer. Liedke Jobn A. boarding. Little D. B. auditor of C. & P. R. R. Lillee James, agent of Streator Coal Co. ; 10. Lillee Robt. retired coal dealer. Linscott C. H. miner. Lipprant H. coal dealer. Lisvey John, miner. Little Geo. barber. Lyons Geo. B. clerk. Logan John M. laborer. Loser Mike. Lucans F. M. clerk in C. B. & Q. Depot. Luke Geo. painter. Lukins Wm. H. gas dealer. EITHER M. J. Coal Operator; bom in Allegheny Co., X. Y., Oct. 15, 1835; came to this Co. in 1867; his wife was Melissa Wilson; she was born in Wash- ington Co., Pa., Jan. 14, 1848; married Jan. 19, 1869. M cALLISTER HECTOR, miner. McAllister Thos. miner. McAllister W. miner. McCard John, carpenter. McCloskey Barney, miner. McCloskey Pat, miner. McCormick Alfred, retired. McCormick J. G. engineer. McCormick John, retired ; 5. McCough H. C. McCough John, miner. McCough Pat, laborer. McCowan John, teamster. Mclnery Pat, laborer. Mclnnis H. boot and shoe maker. McDermott John, miner. McDonald John, miner. McDonald J. baggage man C. P. & S.W. R.R. McDonald Thomas. McDOXOGH REV. J. B. born in Scotland. May 3, 1S46 ; came to this Co. in 1872: Catholic; the church over which he presides has about 1,000 members and about 500 in Eagle. McDonough J. D. McDonough Mike. McDonough Thos. McDonougall J. H. McFeelev S. A. carpenter. McGRATH FRAXCIS, grocer; born in Ireland, Aug. 20, 1820; came to America in 1836; came to this Co. in 1845; Independent; Catholic; owns town property valued at $5,000 ; he was in the Florida War; was in the regu- lar army, 3d Inf., Co. B; he served five years; he enlisted in Xew Orleans, and was discharged in Corpus Christa, Texas, Nov. 20, 1845 ; his wife was Ann Hickey ; they have two children, Terrence F. and May; he was a farmer in this Co. for twenty-eight years. McGrath Terrence, clerk. McGurn John. McXamara Tom, laborer. McQuown S. soda water manufacturer. McVean J. D. miller. McVEAX (I>.) & SON, Milling; came to this Co. in 1859; Republican; own 5M LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: estate valued at $2,500; Proprietors of Streator Flouring Mills ; they erected their mill in 1870, at the cost of $23,000 ; it is a custom mill, and is patronized by the entire Co. for twenty miles surrounding. MACKEY BENJAMIN, Farmer; Sees. 3 and 4; born in Fayette Co., Pa., May 20, 1814 ; came to this Co. in 1833 ; Democrat ; owns 140 acres land, valued at $14,000; he has been with thirteen differ- ent tribes of Indians ; he was at the treaty at Chicago, in 1833, for the Pottawatamies land; he laid the first stone that was laid in the harbor at Chicago, in 1833 ; he was an intimate friend of Shabbona, the cele- brated chief; he made the first rail in Bruce Tp. and dug the first well in the Tp. ; he took his claim in 1833, and is living there now; his wife was Sarah E. Sheppard ; they have seven children, four boys and three #girls. Mackey Filmore, farmer. Mackey Geo. rents farm. Mackey Jabez, farmer. Mackey Joseph, farmer. Mackey Lay, farmer. Mackay L. T. farmer ; Sec. 12. MACKEY N. G., Retired Farmer; Sec. 11 ; born in Fayette Co., Pa., Sept. 15, 1809 ; came to this Co. in 1833 ; Democrat ; owns 430 acres land, valued at $43,000; when he came here this Co. was a vast wilderness ; he laid his claim on April 8, 1833, on the farm where he now lives; he has hauled wheat to Chicago, and sold it for 6o cents per bushel; the nearest settlement to him was Bailey's Point, where the town of Tonica now is ; his wife was Elizabeth McCormick; they have six children, four boys and two girls. Mackey N., Jr., farmer. Mackey Norton, Sr., farmer ; Sec. 10. Mackey S. M. retired farmer. Mackey Windfield, rents farm. Mahon G. L. carpenter. Mahony Andy, laborer. Mahoney Wm. Mallett C. N. laborer. Maloney Pat. miner. Maloy Martin, laborer. Maloy Thos. Manley E. P. tinsmith. Manson Paul, laborer. Marshall John, dyer. Marshall P. Mason Lewis, engineer on C. & P. R. R. Mason Wm. drayman. Maurman S. blacksmith. Merritt A. P. laborer. Merritt D. S. retired farmer ; 7%. Merritt Ed. laborer. Merritt H.L. weigh-master of No. 4 coal shaft. Merritt J. laborer. Miller Fred, laborer. Miller John, laborer. Miller Joseph, teamster. Mills L. C. weigh-master of No. 2 coal shaft. Minor W. H. hotel keeper. Mitchell D. B. miner. Monheim Wm. barber. Monheim Mathias, retired.' Moody P. L. clerk. MOORE GEOROE, Carpenter and Builder ; born in Wayne Co., N. Y ., Jan. 31, 1829; came to this Co. in 1858; Repub- lican; Baptist; owns houses and lots in Streator valued at $2,500 ; wife was Hester. Dean ; she was born in N. Y. ; have six children, James R., Cassius, Ida, Edith, Clara, Charley ; was in the army two years, in Co. D, 104th I. V. I. Moore R. W. clerk, Moran Luke, laborer. Morehouse H. N. furniture store (wooden). Morehouse Jas. miner. Morgan Jas. section boss on C. & A. R. R. Morgan Jno. butcher. Morgan L. B. stone mason. Morgan W. H. miner. Morphy Jas. laborer. Morris E. J. engineer on C. & P. R. R. Morris Wm. miner. Morrison Mat. farmer. MORRISON JAS. Plow Manufac- turing and Blacksmithing ; born in Scot- land, Jan. 12, 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1849 ; Republican ; owns 82 acres of land, valued at $5,000 ; wife was Margaret Mc- Loued; they have six children, James, Henry, Frankie, Charley, Maria, Maggie. Morrow Robert, engineer. Moses Julius, clerk. Mosher Jos. furniture store. Mosher Wm. conductor on C. & P. R. R. Mosher W. G. clerk. Muladore Geo. T. manufacturer. Muladore Jno. teamster. Mulford W. H. H. brick mason. Mulick Chas. miner. Mulick M. B. R. R. laborer. Mullery Dennis, shoemaker. Murdock J. D. attorney. Murdock Matthew, moulder. Murphy Ed. Murphy Francis, coal dealer and patentee of coal mine ventilation. Murray Jas. Murry Levi, stone mason. BKUOE TOWNSHIP. 545 Mushgrave Joshua, miner. Mowbray Thos. laborer. Myer Isaiah, retired. Myer R. C. druggist. N ELSON SAMUEL. Newberry Jabez, shoemaker. Newton E. S. physician. Nicholas Elias. Nickson Wm. teamster. Nidom David. Noel Wm. miner. o BKIEN JOHN. O'Connor Morris, R. R. laborer. O'Donnell E. R. harness and saddle shop. O'Donnell Pat. miner. O'Gara C. miner. O'Neil Barney, retired farmer; 10. O'NEIL. JOSIAH, Blacksmith; born in Virginia, March 14, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1849; Democrat; value of estate, $20,000; wife was Matilda Woodruff; they have nine children, P. M., W. E., J. A., Clara, A. J., T. M., M. A., Tyler, Tina; was Town Trustee and Road Commis- sioner. Oaks J. B. restaurant. Oppenheim Wm. Orr Jas. painter. Oslidge Henry, miner. ©VERHAL.T MRS. M. E. Born in Pa., Oct. 7, 1846; came to this Co. in 1868; owns estate valued at $50,000 ; is the widow of the late Martin L. Overalt, who died May 21, 1877, at the age of 40 years; he was born in Fayette Co., Pa., and came to this Co. in 1867 ; he built the first store in Streator, and did business in the same place to the time of his death; he also built a fine brick dwelling in Streator at the cost of |10,000, where his widow re- sides; their union was blessed with two children, Anna Myra and Samuel M. Overholt M. F. merchant ; 15. Overholt S. H. merchant. Oyes Alex. -pAINTER A. J. farmer. Painter U. S. real estate dealer. Pallett Thos. Parker Alex M. carpenter. Parker S. C. Parker Wm. F. Streator Mnf'g Co. Parmer Thos. Paster S. Paton Geo. miner. Paton Hugh, miner. Patrick R. W. Patterson A. J. mason. Patterson Arthur, Enterprise Planing Mill. Patterson Ed. Patterson F. M. Enterprise Planing Mill. Patterson Jesse. Patterson S. H. mason. Paul H. , Paul M. PAUXEY A. B. Harness-maker; born in N. Y., Aug. 15, 1844; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Republican ; owns estate valued at $500; wife was Emma Reigles; they have four children, Julia, William, George, Henry; was in the army in Co. H, 11th I. V. I. ; served five years. Penn Jas. miner. Per key J. C. mason. Perry J. B. weighman No. 1. shaft. Perry Jno. miner. Peters Mike, miner. Peterson John. Peterson Nels, miner. Pettingell W. W. blacksmith. Pilcher W. H. merchant; 15. Plauger Jas. carpenter. Plimmer John, miner. Plowman Joseph, drayman. Plumb F. M. retired. Plumb Faucett, real estate dealer ; 30. Plumb Nelson, coal operator. Plumb Porter, Manager Streator Mnf'g Co ; 5. Plumb Ralph, Prest. C. & P. R. R. PLUMB SAMUEL, Treasurer Union National Bank ; born in N. Y., Jan. 15, 1812 ; came to this Co. and State in 1869 ; Republican; Congregationalist; owns 25 acres land, valued at $3,000, and 2,500 of pine lands in Wisconsin ; he has lived in Ohio and was member of the Ohio Legis- lature three years ; he helped to nominate J. G. Birney for President in 1840, and Martin VanBuren in 1848, and John C. Freemont in 1856, and Horace Greeley in 1872. The capital stock of the Union Na- tional Bank is $50,000, and is owned by Mr. Plumb, except 12 shares. Has four children, May, Jessie, Walter and Bertha. Pope W. D. butcher. Porter Samuel, clerk. Powers Geo. Powers Wm. H. drayman. Pratt Arthur. Pratt J. D. carpenter. Price Reese, miner. Price Wm. Prindle C. S. 546 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Purcell Michael, merchant; 7^j. Purcell Richard, saloon. Pyles Peter, soap maker. AINEY ALFRED, hotel keeper. R Rathke Gus. Ratigan Mike, miner. Rauchensplatt Fred'k, cigar manufacturer. Reddy Thos. Reed Samuel, saloon. Reel Paul, drayman. Reese Wm. REEVES WAITER, Attorney at Law ; born in Penn., Sept. 25, 1848 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Republican ; wife was M. M. Cogswell. Renders Michael, miner. Reynolds Jno. Rich Geo. Richards Chas. carpenter. Richards Fred, farmer ; 10. Richards Geo. L. Cashier Union National Bank; 5. Richards Wm. Richardson J. S. carpenter. Richardson Wm. carpenter. Rierdon Pat. Riggs Wm. H. carpenter. Roberts Anderson. Roberts Jerry, miner. Roberts Joseph. Roberts L. A. Roberts T. R. restaurant. Rockwoocl Chas. ice dealer. Rockwood Warren, ice dealer ; 5. Rogan Jno. Rollo Jno. miner. Rooney Thos. laborer. ROWLEY H. J. Livery Stable; born in New York, Oct. 8, 1834; came to this Co. in 1873; Independent; estate valued- at $3,000 ; wife was Frances E. Kilbourn ; have three children, Julia J., Atlanta P., and Leslie. Rudisill H. C. blacksmith. Ruhl J. D. gardener. Rush Jas. L. barber. Rush Pat. Rutan Tosiah, printer. Ryan H. J. teamster. Ryan Jas. P. teamster. Ryan John, clerk. RYON E. II. Postmaster; born in Illi- nois. February 25, 1842 ; Republican ; wife was Margaret A. Grabb ; they have two children, Wallace H. and Jessie May. RYON H. H. Attorney at Law ; born in Penn., Feb. 20, 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1838 ; Republican ; wife was Ann E. Hid- dleson ; they have four children, Oscar B., Clara V., Charles E., and Ralph M. ; Mr. R. practiced law in Sacramento City from 1860 to 1867. Ryon Jno. S. merchant. Ryon Thos. SALSBURY SAMUEL, agent American Express. Sargent E. P. route agent C. & P. R. R. Saterfield A. E. painter. SAWYER JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 14; born in La Salle Co., Dec. 16, 1853 ; owns 20 acres of land, valued at $4,000 ; he is a son of John A. Sawyer, who died in 1874; he was in the army three years and three months. Schaub Mike, saloon. Sckerff Henry, merchant. Scherff Jno. Scherff Martin, Jr. Scherff Martin, boot and shoe maker. Sclachter P. carpenter. Schroeder C. clerk. SCHUEER G. E. Merchant; Dry Goods, Groceries, and Notions of all kinds. SCOEEER A. Saloon; born in Scot- land, Aug. 10, 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1872 ; owns town property in Streator val- ued at $4,000 ; his wife was Barbara Lind- sey ; they have four children living and two dead ; those living are, Thomas, Wil- liam, Barbara, and Mary. Seeley R. D. Shackleton B. D. merchant. Shaffenberg Robt. butcher. Shastel Jno. Sheffield Jas. marble dealer. Sherman G. W. livery stable. Shestzinger M. L. Shoop L. B. bakery. Simmons H. farmer. Simmons J. W. blacksmith. Simpson D. R. Simpson Robt. land merchant. Sipe Jacob, carpenter. Skinner Jno. miner. Smauk W. A. Smith Jas. Smith Jno. > Smith Jonathan, miner. Smith J. F. carpenter. SMITH MRS. J. S. born in Lacon, 111., Aug. 17, 1840; came to this Co. in 1871; Presbyterian; owns 572 acres BRUCE TOWNSHIP. 547 land, valued at $57,700, including brick block on Main street, and other houses and lots in Streator ; she is the widow of J. Smith, who died Aug. 3, 1875 ; he was born in Ohio, and came to this Co. in 1850 ; he filled the office of Supervisor in Ottar Creek Tp. for several terms ; she has three children; two by first husband, William H. Boys and Lillian M. ; and one by sec- ond husband, Arthur Smith. Snyder S. W. carpenter. Snyder W. R. carpenter. Sohns Chris, saloon. Solomon B. F. miner. Solomon E. T. miner. Sowden T. miner. Sowden Tim. Spacht Lewis, miner.3 Spencer A. S. Spencer Chas. Spencer' D. J. mason. Spencer George. Spencer John. Spensley J. H. mason. Sprague C. D. village police. Sprague Lewis W. clerk. Sprouly John. Stahk Henry. Stahl Lewis, miner. Standish H. H. painter. Stapleton Win. barber. St. Clair B. F. blacksmith. Steffins Simon, boot and shoemaker. Stein Herman. Stephens C. E. book kpr. C.W.& V. Coal Co. Stephens T. S. saloon. Stern M. L. merchant. Stetson H. D. blacksmith. Stevens W. S. Stevenson V. A. Stewart Chas. R. carpenter. Stewart F. A. physician. Stewart Jas. boot and shoemaker. Stoneham John, miner. Stewart Rev. S. F. minister. Stewart W. S. Stokes J. W. shoemaker. Stoneham I. I.'miner. Strom John, carpenter. Sunuicks M. D. carpenter. Swains , blacksmith. Swartz Alex, butcher. Swartz A. B. butcher. Swartz Jas. butcher. Swartz Z. retired farmer; 10. Sweetzer J. H. dealer in agl. imps ; 5. Symons John, carpenter. k ABB JOS. carpenter. T Talbott C. H. painter. Talman Henry, fireman No. 1 shaft. Taylor J. I. Thrall Philip, drayman. Teter J. W. farmer. Thomas Geo. Thomas M. Thomas Wm. miner. Thorne Mat. Tillbury Warren, blacksmith. Timmons J. W. clerk. Tool Jas. works C. B. & Q. R. R. Tracy John. Tridell T. C. clerk. Turney J. W. Tyler A. E. treas. Streator Coal Co. 'ANSLADE S. H. V" Varin Geo. book-keeper. Veach C. A. route agent^C. & P. R. R. Vroman Frank, paper hanger. WAGONER JOHN C. engineer C, B. & q. R. R. Wagoner John I. Wales J. Walter N. C. clerk. Wallace Walter, miner. Wallace Wm. blacksmith. Walren Ed. Ward John I. miner. Ward J. L. miner. Warren Luther, blacksmith. Washburn A. capenter. Washburn C. S. painter. Wauchape Andrew, farmer ; 10. Weast Joseph, saloon . Weast Peter, saloon. Weatherly Jacob, miner. Webber A. Webber C. H. cigar manufacturer. Webber G. H. cigar maker. Webber J. F. Wells G. R. physician and surgeon. Welsh Jas.' Welsh Noah. Welsh Richard. Welshans Geo. miner. West Chas. Westwood Joseph, miner. Wheeler J. C. conductor C.&P.R.R. Wheeler J. S. 548 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: White John, miner. White S. H. White W. H. laborer. White W. J. miner. Whitney N. C. retired merchant. Wilkins Chas. restaurant. Wilkins Ed. brakeman. Willey A. Willey Thos. farmer. Williams D. blacksmith. Williams J. Williams W. W. Williamson Guy. Williamson S. H. cashierJC.&P.R.R, Wisher C. W. WILSOX JAMES G. Cashier First National Bank of Streator; born in Fa- yette Co., Pa., Sept. 13, 1849; came to 111. in 1869, and to this Co. in 1870 ; Repub- lican; Presbyterian; his wife was Mar- garet A. Finley; she was born in Fayette Co., Pa., March 29, 1851, married Sept. 13, 1871 ; three children, Robert L., Anna R. and James G. Wilson Jos. Wilson Wm. boarding-house. Winsett Rev. A. minister. Withrow C. W. grain dealer. WOEFF XAVIER, Saloon; born in France, Feb. 15, 1836; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Republican ; value of estate, $6,000 ; wife was Christina Kauffman; seven chil- dren, Frank, Paulina, Christina, Frederick, J. B., Gottleib and Carrie ; was in the army in 104th 111. Vol., Co. H; served fifteen months. Wolferman David, merchant. Wolverten S. E. lightning rod agent. Wonders Harry, miner. Wood Henry, surveyor. WOODS REV. LEROY, Pastor of Cumberland Presbyterian Church; born in South Tennessee, Nov. 9, 1809 ; came to this State and Co. in 1869 ; Republican ; owns house and lot in Streator, val. $4,000; he is a descendant of Col. Brevord, of N. C, who was said to have written the first Declaration of Rights ever adopted by a deliberative body on the Continent,whieh Declaration is recorded in Ramsey's his- tory of Tennessee ; he has been a preacher of the gospel for forty-seven years; built the first church in Streator in 1870; his wife was Louisa Linsley, a daughter of the first President of the first College in Ohio : his oldest brother was a missionaiy in Africa for nearly forty years; eleven children; those living are Clara, F. C, Elizabeth S., D. L., E. J., H. L., E. D. ; those dead are Carrie J., May, Joe N., Lee Roy, Harriet W. and Emily. Woodward O. V. merchant. WOOLLEY MIETON M.D. resi- dence, S. Park St., Streator; born in the town of Washington, Duchess Co., N.Y., Jan. 23, 1809 ; his parents, though worthy, were poor, but managed to pay for an 80 acre farm, which gave the family a fair living; at the age of twenty-one, though he had read the few books he could lay hands on, he knew nothing of English grammar ; at this age he took a common school, and both taught and studied ; hav- ing obtained a competent knowledge of Greek and Latin, he, in 1835 or there- abouts, began the study of medicine; and on Jan. 23, 1839, being then thirty years old, he received his M. D. diploma from the Regents of the University of the State of New York, signed "Stephanus Van Rensselaer, Cancellarius;" he began the practice of his profession in the town of Clinton, adjoining his native town ; soon after, Dec. 15, 1839, he married Margaret Dodge, daughter of Dr. John Dodge ; in 1849 he went to LaSalle Co., 111., where he remained until the spring of 1865, his business being chiefly farming; he then removed into Livingston Co., where he farmed, practiced medicine, studied the Hebrew language, and composed his great work, "The Science of the Bible;" in the spring of 1876 he took up his abode in Streator, LaSalle Co., 111.; here in the early part of 1877 he brought out his great work above named ; this was soon followed by "The Career op Jesus Christ," a smaller, but no less important work ; he has now living, by his first and only wife, four daughters and three sons ; the fourth, Robert, a promising young man of twenty- three years, died in Streator on the 11th of Jan. last. Wooley Myron. Wooley Stephen, merchant ; 10. Worlds Hiram, miner. Worlds Wm. miner. Wright Elias, veterinary surgeon. Wright John, stone dealer. Wynn Thos. miner. •\7AGER HENRY, miner. Yarnell Sam'l. BRUCE TOWNSHIP. 549 STREATOR BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Heart W. W. Editor and Proprie- tor Monitor. Blaiv A.. JE. Prop. Metropolitan Hotel, and Carriage Painter. Buckley J. T. Attorney at Law. Condren & Furcell, General Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, &c. Agents Oriental Powder Mills. DonacflillO M. C. Justice of the Peace. National Sank, Thos. Dunaway, Prest.; W. S. Jackson, Vice Prest.; Jas. G. Wilson, Cashier. Corres- pondents: Traders' National Bank, Chicago; Continental National Bank, New York. Gale W. Hector, Editor and Prop. Pioneer. Hoge & Famof, Editors Free Press. Keller C. W. Attorney at Law. McGrath Francis. Grocer. McVean~D. & Son, Proprietors Streator Mills; Dealers in Flour and Mill Feed. Moore Geo. Carpenter and Builder. Morrison Jas. Blacksmith and Plow Maker; Sulky and all kinds of Plows made and repaired; Black- smithing of all kinds; Farm Ma- chinery made and repaired promptly. O'Neil Josiall, Blacksmithing and Repairing. Reeves Walter, Attorney at Law. Roivley H. J. Livery Stable. Ryon H. JV. Attorney at Law. Schiller G. L. Dry Goods, Gro- ceries, Notions, etc. Scouler A. Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealer. Streator Coal Co. M. J. Luther, Pres. and Supt. ; A. E. Tyler, Sec'y and Treas. This Company's facili- ties-are such as insure the filling of all orders promptly. The Mines are conveniently located for the Ship- ment of Coal via the followingLines, viz: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; Chicago&Alton; Chicago &Paducah; Chicago, Pekin & South-Western. Orders respectfully solicited. Union National Bank, Samuel Plumb, Treas. Wolff Xavier, Saloon. OPHIR TOWNSHIP. ADAIR D. B. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Tri- umph; %. AJfDERSOX JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Prairie Centre ; born in Scot- land, in 1826; came to this Co. in 1860; owns 240 acres ; married Miss Harriet A. Baley, in October, 1862 •, she was born in Vermont; has five children, William, James C, Christine, David, and Agnes. Austin Geo. farmer; P. O. Triumph. Austin W. G. farmer; P. O. Triumph. Austin Wm. farm; Sec.10; P.O.Triumph ; 10. BARTO WILLIAM, 'laborer; Sec. 5; P. O. Mendota. Barton Wm. Billings Leonard, farm; Sec. 2; P. O. Earl- ville;3. Billings Orin, farm ; S. 9 ; P. O. Triumph ; 5. Bostwick E. N. peddler; P.O.Prairie Centre. Brady B. farm; Sec. 23; P. Q. Earlvillc. Brawn Jas. A. Brearly A. C. farmer; P. O. Meriden. Bready Bernard, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Tri- umph; 20. Brearly Jas. farmer ; P. O. Meriden. Bready Jno. farmer; P. O. Triumph. Bready M. farmer; P. O. Mendota. Brearly Preston, groceries; P. O. Meriden. Brearley Wm. farm ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Meriden. 550 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: BREARLEY WJI1. M. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Meriden; born in Columbia Co., now Montour Co., Penn., Dec. 11, 1806; came to tbis Co. May 7, 1862 ; Democrat ; Presbyterian ; owns 159 acres of land, val- ued at $11,925; wife was Mary W. Tyer- man, born in Montour Co., Penn., Jan. 17, 1817 ; married in 1839 ; died Jan. 14, 1873 ; bas had ten children, eight living and two dead : Preston, James, John T., Andrew C, William, Mary J., Margaret, Sarah, Matilda, and Lillie ; Mrs. Brearley was a member of the Presbyterian Church thirty- seven years. Burt Geo. farm; Sec. 15; P. O. Triumph. Burt W. P. farm; Sec. 15; P.O. Triumph; 4. Butler Benj. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Prairie Centre; 7. BITTL.ER B. J. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Prairie Centre ; born in Maine, 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; owns 176 acres, valued at $15,840 ; married Miss K. Bond, in 1867 ; she was born in Ohio ; has one child, Josephine. CADY WM.W. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Triumph; 3. Campbell Bernard, farm ; P. O. Triumph. CAMPBELL JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Earlville; born in Ireland, in 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; owns 120 acres, valued at $6,000 ; married Miss Ann Clark, in 1855; she was born in Ireland; has seven children, Joseph, John, Edward, James, Thomas, Mary A., and Willie. Campbell R. W. Carr Dan. farm; S. 29; P.O. Troy Grove; 10. Carr I. S. farm; Sec. 9; P. O. Triumph; 3. Carr P. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Triumph. Carr Robt. farm ; lives with son ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Troy Grove. Carr W. A. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Triumph. Carroon Patk. farmer ; P. O. Triumph. Christian Henrich, farm; S.3; P.O. Earlville. Clathworthy Win. farm ; S. 16 ; P.O.Triumph. Cleary Thos. farm; Sec. 24; P. O. Earlville. Conger David, farm ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Prairie Centre; 10. Cooley Lee, farmer; P. O. Mendota. Cooper Jere, farm; S. 6; P. O. Mendota; 5. Corrigan Michael, farm ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Tri- umph. COULTER €HAS. Farmer; Sec. 27. P. O. Triumph; born near Glasgow, Scot- land, Aug. 1, 1828 ; came to the U. S. in July, 1856 ; came to this Co. in 1859 ; wife was Catharine Colom, born in Ireland, in November, 1831 ; married Jan. 22, 1855 : bas had eight children, seven living and one dead. CRAWFORD MARTIN, Fanner; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Ireland, Nov. 6, 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; owns 160 acres, valued at $55 per acre ; married Miss Ellen Leonard, in 1862 ; she was born in Kendall Co., 111. ; has eight children, Katie, Michael, Ellen, Frank, Mary, James, Thomas, and Emma. CROWLEY JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Earlville ; born in County Cork, Ire- land, Dec. 25, 1827; came to the IT. S. June 15, 1847; came to this Co. in 1856; Democrat; Catholic; owns 120 acres land, valued at $6,000 ; wife was Alice McCon- ville, born in County Armagh, Ireland, Aug. 13, 1827 ; married in Boston, Mass., July 15, 1853; has had eight children: Mary M., born May 22, 1855 ; Margaret, born Aug. 13, 1856, died Nov. 13, 1864 ; Julia S., May 22, 1858; Alice S., Aug. 13, 1859 ; Katie F., Feb. 13, 1861 ; John, April 5,1862; James F., Oct. 3, 1863 ; Stephen, May 28, 1866. Crowley T. farmer; S. 14;' P. O. Earlville. CURTISS MICHAEL, Farmer; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Triumph ; born in County Cavan, Ireland, Aug. 22, 1822 ; came to U. S. July 13, 1846 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Independent; Catholic; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $6,400; wife was Mary McCann, born in County Cavan, Ireland, in 1828; married in Brooklyn, N. Y., by Rev. Peter McLaughlin, March 17, 1854 ; has had ten children : William W., born April 19, 1856 ; Ellen, born Sept. 23, 1858 ; Michael, Jr., Feb. 20, 1860 ; Edward, Aug. 30, 1861, died Dec. 21, 1861 ; George, born Oct. 19, 1862; Edward, Sept. 28, 1864; Clement, Oct. 14, 1866 ; Bernard, Mar. 17, 1868; Vincent, July 3, 1869, deceased; Mary Theresa, Aug. 27, 1872 ; has been Assessor five years, Constable fifteen years, and School Director six years. DAVIS THOS. J. Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Triumph ; born in Cardigan, So. Wales, Sept. 15, 1818 ; came to U. S. in 1840; came to this Co. in 1841 ; Independ- ent; Infidel; owns 603 acres land, valued at $36,165 ; wife was Charlotte Compton, born in Franklin Co., Me., Jan. 3, 1836 ; married Sept. 27, 1853 ; has had eia;ht chil- dren: William H., born Oct. 23, 1856; John O, Nov. 4, 1858, died Dec. 14, 1875 ; Maria, March 23, 1861, died April 5, 1862; George W., Feb. 22, 1863 ; Samuel O, Dec. 22, 1865; Nancy E., Nov. 3, 1868; Mar- tha, Aug. 27, 1871 ; Fred. T., May 3, 1874. Dawen Isaac, farm; S. 14; P.O. Triumph; 6. Dewey D. H. farm; S.18; P.O.Triumph; 20. Dodge S. P. butcher; P. O. Triumph. EASTMAN C. P. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Triumph; 10. Eastman Jno. F. farm; S.22; P.O. Triumph. Edgecomb B. farm; S. 33; P. O. Utica; 30. FARNHAM I. B. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Triumph; 5. Farnham Don B. farmer; P. O. Triumph. BANKER. TONICA ILLS. OPHIK TOWNSHIP. 553 Farnham P. farm ; Sec. 15 ; P.O. Triumph ; 5. Farnham W. M. farmer; P. O. Triumph. Ferguson Jno. farmer ; P. O. Prairie Centre. Fitzgerald M. farm; S. 31 ; P. O. Troy Grove. Flanegan Ed. Ford Dan. farmer ; P. O. Prairie Centre. Frantz J. K. laborer; Sec. 18; P.O. Triumph. GARLAND ANTHONY, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Earlville; 5. Garland J. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Triumph. Garland P. K. farm ; S. 13 ; P. O. Triumph ; 7. OAKLAND PATRICK, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Prairie Centre; born in Ire- land in 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; owns 320 acres; married Miss Rose Mc- Mann in 1856 ; she was born in Ireland ; has five children, Joseph, James, Julia A., Peter and John ; lost two daughters, Cath- erine and Mary Jane. Geirety B. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Triumph. Gibbs Chas. farmer; P. O. Triumph. Gibbs Jno. farmer ; P. O. Triumph. Gibbs Palatiah, farmer; P. O. Triumph. Gill Geo. farmer; P. O. Triumph. Goddard A. farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P.O.Troy Grove. Goddard Austin, farmer ; Sec. 28; P.O. Troy Grove; 6. Goggins Mich, farmer ; P.O. Triumph. Grant S. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Troy Grove. HACKETT GEO. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Triumph; 2. HALL B. J. Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Triumph; born in Licking Co., Ohio, Feb. 19, 1830; came to this Co. March 4, 1852; Republican; Methodist; owns — acres, valued at $ — ; wife was Mary A. Long, born near Shaw's Point, Marshall Co., 111., Oct. 2, 1835; married Jan. 22, 1852 ; has had nine children, Jas. H., born Dec. 2, 1852, died July 27, 1854; Jesse Q., born Oct. 12, 1854 ; Charlotte May, March 13, 1859, died Dec. 8, 1864; Cynthia D., Jan. 16, 1862, died Nov. 22, 1864; B. Howard, Sept. 26, 1866 ; M. Adella, Nov. 19, 1868 ; C. Harvey, Sept. 6, 1872 ; A. Eddy, Nov. 9, 1874; Al. H. Bliss, Oct. 10, 1876. Hall I. Q. farmer; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Triumph. Henderson E. F. teacher and surveyor ; P. O. Prairie Centre. Herbert Wm. Herger G., Sr., farm ; S. 31 ; P.O. Troy Grove. Herger G., Jr., farm ; S. 31 ; P.O. Troy Grove. Hill A. P.Farmer ; Sec.27 ; P.O. Triumph ; 12. Hill Chas. farmer; P.O. Mendota. Hill I. W. farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Mendota; 16. HILL JNO. W. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Mendota; born in North Kingston, R. I., Dec. 11, 1809; came to this Co. June 5, 1840; Democrat; owns 500 acres, valued at $30,000 ; wife was Susan Sherman, born 32 in Exeter, R. I., Jan. 19, 1813; married in Oct., 1834; has had eight children, two dead and six living, Mary, born May 18, 1836 ; Harriet, Aug. 29, 1838. died Oct. 26, 1864; John S., June 14, 1841, died Oct. 19, 1844; William, March 14, 1846; Lewis C, June 22, 1848; Emma J., March 7, 1850; Charles W., March 24, 1852; Ophi I., July 17, 1854. Hill L. C. farmer; P. O. Mendota. Hill Wm. farmer; P. O. Mendota. Hitchons T. farm ; Sec.10; P.O. Earlville ; 12. Hughes L. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Earlville. KELLOGG CHAS. laborer; P. O. Prairie Centre. Kellogg I. W. farmer; P. O. Prairie Centre. KELLOGG QLINCY A. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. 0. Prairie Centre; born in N. Y. in 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1866 ; owns 320 acres; married Miss Mary Smith in 1873 ; she was born in Ind. ; has one child. KERNS JNO. Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Earlville ; born in Co. Sligo, Ireland, Sept., 1844; came to U. S. in 1847, and to this Co. in 1850; Democrat; Catholic; owns 230 acres land, value $11,500; wife was Mary M. Crowley, born in Boston, Mass., May 22, 1855 ; married July 3, 1873 ; has two children, George F., born in OphirTp., LaSalle Co., June 3, 1874; Margaret S., Ophir Tp., LaSalle Co., Dec. 5, 1875 ; has been School Director fifteen years. Kerns P. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Earlville. Keyes W. rents farm; Sec. 6; P. O. Mendota. Kidd Wm. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Triumph. LAROIN JOHN WESLEY, Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Mendota; born in Cambria Co., Penn., Dec. 5, 1833 ; came to this Co. March 9, 1869; Republican; Methodist; owns 240 acres land, value $18,000; wife was Elizabeth H. Rig- by, born in Butler Co., Penn., Aug. 7, 1839; married Jan. 26, 1860; have had seven children ; three dead and four liv- ing; Thos. A., born Feb. 2, 1861; Chas. W., born Oct. 18, 1863, died May 19, 1873; Anna E., Oct. 28, 1865, died Nov. 25, 1871 ; Irena B., Oct. 11, 1867 ; Mary M., April 10, 1871, died Sept. 23, 1872; Carrie E., March 12, 1873 ; Mabel, April 18, 1876. Lawrence Dwight, farmer and stock raiser; Sec. 35; P. O. Prairie Centre; 20. Lawrence Fred. farmer; P.O. Prairie Centre. LAWRENCE JAIRUS, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Prairie Centre ; born in N. Y., 1810 ; came to this Co. in 1849; owns 320 acres, value $21,000; married Miss Alice Farnham in 1832; she was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y. ; has six children, Dwight, Lucretia, Alice, Rachel, Jairus. Fred; "has held offices of Super- visor, Assessor and School Trustee. 554 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: LAWRENCE JAIRUS, Jr., Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Prairie Centre ; born in Orleans Co., N. Y., Sept. 1, 1842; came to this Co. in 1849; owns 160 acres ; married Miss Cynthia J. Harris in Dec, 1872 ; she was born in N. Y. ; has one child, Minnie, born Dec. 26, 1876 ; Mr. L. is giving attention to the im- portation and raising of Thoroughbred South Down and Cotswold sheep. McCAETY JNO. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Prairie Centre ; born in Rochester, N. Y., in 1843 ; came to this Co. in 1846 ; owns 160 acres ; married Miss Mahron Blackwell in 1869 ; she was born in Maine. McCONVlEEE JAS. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Earlville; born in Ireland in 1815 ; came to this Co. in 1848 ; owns 280 acres, value $13,000; married Ann Mc- Manninl844; she was born in Ireland; has eight children, Edward, born. in 1844; John, 1848; Mary, 1850; Alice, 1852; Rose, 1856; Katie, 1859; Patrick, 1861 ; James, 1864 ; lost one son and one daughter. McConville Jno. F. farms with father ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Earlville. McConville Jas., Jr., farmer; P. O. Earlville. McCONVHLXE JNO. Farmer; Sec 13; P.O. Earlville; born in Co. Armagh Ireland, April, 1819 ; came to U. S., Sept. 1848 ; came to this Co. same year ; Demo crat ; Catholic ; owns 160 acres land, value $8.000 ; wife was Mary Donnelly, born in Co. Farmanagh, Ireland, 1829; married Aug., 1847 ; has had seven children. McConville J., Jr., farm ; S.13 ; P.O. Earlville. McDonald W. D. farm ; S. 7 ; P. O. Mendota. McDanellJ. farm; Sec.16; P.O. Triumph; 6. McDanellW.farm; Sec. 6; P.O. Mendota; 6. ScHlIOH MICHAEL, Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Ireland in 1819 ; came to this Co. in 1848 ; owns 160 acres, value $55 per acre ; married Mary Minnaugh, May 22, 1842, who was born in Ireland ; has four children, Ann, Margaret, Mary and Bridget. McMahon B. farmer ; Sec 14 ; P. O. Earlville. McMahon Owen, farmer ; P. O. Earlville. McMANUS JAS. Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Earlville ; born in Ireland in 1822 ; came to this Co. in 1851; owns 160 acres; married Miss Mary Garland in 1855 ; she was born in Ireland ; has seven children, Ann, Maggie, Catherine, John, Julia, Aggie, James; lost two sons, Joseph and John. McManus Jno. farmer ; P. O. Earlville. McManus P. farm ; S. 13 ; P. O. Earlville ; 12. McManus Thos. farm; S. 2; P. O. Earlville. McNally.Henry, farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O.Troy Grove. McNally Jno., Sr., farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Troy Grove; 20. McNally Jno., Jr., farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Troy Grove. McNally Thos. farm ; S. 31 ; P.O. Troy Grove. McNally Win. farm ; S. 31 ; P.O. Troy Grove. Madden Daniel. Madden Dominick. Madden Edward. Markey O., Sr., farm; S. 12; P. O. Earlville. Markey Owen, Jr., farmer ; P. O. Earlville. Meader Geo. mechanic ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Prairie Centre. Merrett Chas. farmer; P. O. Triumph. Miles Jas. Miles Thos. farmer ; P. O. Troy Grove. Millard Frank. Miller Abram, farm; S. 3; P. O. Earlville; 9. Miller Augustus, farm; S. 5; P. O. Mendota. Miller E. S. farmer; P. O. Earlville. Mooney E. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Earlville; 3. Moorhouse Thell, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Mendota ; 6. Morris Jos. laborer for Wm. H. Presher ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Mendota. Morrison Edgar. Murray Jno. farm; S. 11 ; P. O. Earlville; 3. Murray P. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Earlville. T^TEWELL SILAS. Norton Eben, laborer ; Triumph. ORRIS WM. painter; Sec. 18; P. O. Tri- umph. OROURKE JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Earlville; born in Ireland, 1811; came to this country in 1830; lived five years in Pennsylvania, and lived in Brook- lyn and New York twenty years ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; owns 120 acres of land, value $55 per acre ; married Mary Dillon in 1848 ; she was born in Ireland ; have four children, John, James, Mary and Thomas. Otterbach Carl, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Men- dota; 4. PALMER J. S. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Prairie Centre ; 30. Palmer R. H. farmer ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Prairie Centre. Parker Jno. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Troy Grove; 5. Peters J. farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Triumph ; 4. PORTER CYRUS M. Farmer; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Triumph ; born in Wayne Co., Ohio, March 16, 1830; came to this Co. in 1853 ; Republican ; Presbyterian ; owns 120 acres land, value $8,000; wife was Mary A. Eastman, born in Franklin Co., Me., OPHIK TOWNSHIP. 555 June 5, 1834; married Feb. 27, 1856; have four children, Chas. A., born Jan. 6, 1858 ; Mary I., Aug. 4, 1859 ; Maggie I., Sept. 24, 1862; Violet M., July 17, 1865; has been Constable 15 years, Justice of the Peace 1 year, School Director 14 years. Porter E. A. farmer; P. O. Triumph; 3. Presher Palmer, laborer; P. O. Triumph. FRESHER WI. H. Farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Mendota; born in Haulsey, Tioga Co., N. Y., Feb. 9, 1835 ; came to this Co. July 28, 1854 ; Republican ; United Breth- ren; owns 120 acres land, value $7,800; . wife was Mary Freeto, born in Niles, Mich., Aug. 22, 1839; married Oct. 14, 1856; have had five children, Lillie, born Dec. 6, 1858, died Dec. 28, 1862 ; Andrew Lott, Oct. 14, 1863, died Aug. 28, 1865 ; Ora Estelle, Aug. 18, 1872. QUIGLEY JAMES, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Triumph ; 5. Quigley John, farm; Sec. 8; P. O. Triumph. RAY A. H. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Men- dota; 10. Remington H. mechanic ; P. O. Triumph. Rodgers L. H. farm; S. 4; P. O. Triumph; 6. Ryan S. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Triumph; 3. SCRANTON STAFFORD, farmer-, Sec. 33; P.O. Triumph; 2. SHAW JAMES E. Machinist; 'Prai- rie Centre ; born in Canada, Feb. 16, 1848 ; came to this Co. in 1851; Republican; Methodist; value of property, $2,000; maiden name of wife was Alice S. Ferrin, born in Dover, N. H., April 11, 1847 ; mar- ried Aug. 8, 1869; have three children, Frank, born Jan. 21, 1871 ; Charley, Jan. 20, 1873 ; Hattie, Jan. 27, 1874. Smith Edwin, farmer; P. O. Prairie Centre. Smith John, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Prairie Centre. Spaulding Judson. Steward R. I. farm ; S. 16 ; P. O. Triumph ; 2. SWAP AERERT E. Farmer; Sec 22 ; P.O. Triumph ; born in Conneaut tp., Erie Co., Pa., Jan. 21, 1839; came to this Co. in Aug., 1850 ; Republican ; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000 ; wife was Sarah E. Watson, born in Killingly, Conn., Feb. 8, 1843; married Dec. 13, 1866; have had two children, Albert J., born Feb. 18, 1868 ; Claud Ludell, Sept. 26, 1870; Mr. S. was private in Co. C, 7th 111. Vol. Cav., Aug. 13, 1862; discharged July 12, 1865. TRAYNOR MICHAEL, farmer ; Sec. 33 : P. O. Triumph ; 20. WALLACE ALEX, mechanic; P. O. Triumph. Wallace M. farm ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Triumph ; 5. Wallace R. farm; S. 20; P. O. Triumph; 8. Waterman D. farm ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Triumph. WEAVER LATHAM E. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Prairie Centre; born in Jef- ferson Co., N. Y., 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1846 ; owns 160 acres land, value $16,000 ; married Miss Julia C. Warner in Feb., 1863 ; she was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y. ; have one child, Ernest, born Jan. 19, 1872 ; he enlisted in the Yates Sharp-shooters in the late war, and was mustered out of ser- vice as First Lieutenant ot 12th Tenn. Cav- alry; was in the battles of Corinth, At- lanta, Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Resaca, and others of less importance. Webster Chas. mechanic; P. O. Triumph. Webster G. R. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Tri- umph; 10. Weldon Thos., Sr., farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Triumph ; 7. Weldon Thos., Jr., farmer ; P. O. Triumph. Westgate A.D.farm; S.19; P.O.Triumph ; 12. Westgate D.W. farm ; S.18 ; P.O.Triumph ; 15. Westgate J.L. farm; S.19; P.O. Triumph; 6. Willey W. farm; Sec. 26; P.O.Triumph; 20. Williamson D. farmer; P. O. Triumph. Wilsey E. P. farmer; P. O. Prairie Centre. Wilsey O. farm; S. 34; P.O. Prairie Centred Winterbottom Henry, unknown. Wood B. D. farmer; P. O. Triumph. Worsley H. H. farm ; S.7 ; P.O. Triumph ; 25. Worsley J.F. farm ; Sec.17 ; P.O.Triumph ; 8. Worsley J. H.farm ; S.17 ; P.O. Triumph ; 75. Wygndett S. farm; S. 16; P. O. Triumph; 9. Wylie A. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Troy Grove. Wylie J. farmer ; Sec. 32 ; Troy Grove. Wylie John, Sr., farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Troy Grove ; 10 to 15. Wylie John, Jr. farm ; P. O. Troy Grove; 25. Wylie John, farm; Sec. 32; P.O.Troy Grove. Wylie R. farm; Sec.32; P.O.Troy Grove; 10. Wylie W., Sr. farm ; S. 32 ; P. O. Troy Grove. Wylie W., Jr. farmer ; P. O. Troy Grove. ZORN CHRIS, farmer ;Sec.30; P.O. Troy Grove ; 8. PRAIRIE CENTRE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Shaw James L, Blacksmith and Machine Shop; all kinds of repairing done on short notice and in a workmanlike manner. 556 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: HOPE TOWNSHIP. A DAMS C. P. mason ; Lostant. Adams Stephen, day laborer ; Lostant. Allen Jno. farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Allen Wm. farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Arnold Jno. farmer; P. O. Magnolia. Arnold P. T. farm; S.31 ; P.O. Magnolia; 15. Ashley Amos, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Lostant. Ashley J. L. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O.Tonica; 15. Atwood E. R. physician ; Lostant ; 5. AVERY DEtflSOtf S. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 22; P. O. L6stant; born in Susquehanna Co., Penn., April 12, 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; owns 480 acres, valued at $12,000; married Miss Emma Reid, Feb. 5, 1854 ; she was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, June 1, 1836; the family are, Florence M., born Aug. 23, 1855. married ; Nora I., Nov. 26, 1857, and Franklin N., June 6, 1859. Avery Jno. farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Lostant; 8. BALDERSTON JOSEPH, rents farm; P. O. Lostant; 1. Ball Jos. farmer ; P. O. Lostant ; 4. Ball Wm. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Lostant; 5. Barber P. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Lostant; 16. Barber Wilson, farmer; P. O. Lostant. BARR MRS. W. A. Sec. 6; P. O. Mt. Palatine ; born in Prussia, Jan. 5, 1841. married Nov. 22, 1859 ; widow of T. N. Barr.who was born in Penn.,March 24,1840 ; came to this Co. in 1853 ; died Sept. 27,1875 ; the family are Harry A., born Sept. 10, 1860; Charles A., May 3, 1862; Nellie M., June 22, 1864; Geo. W., April 20, 1866; Fannie E., June 30, 1868 ; Lewis N., Oct., 10, 1870; Jesse T., Sept. 3, 1872; Mary W., Dec. 14, 1874; her father, Mr. Utech, lives with her ; Charles and Harry manage the farm ; Mrs. Barr's husband, mother, and his mother are all buried in the same cem- etery at Mt. Palatine ; has 130?acres, valued at $8,000. Barton Gilbert, farmer; P. O/Lostant; 15. Barton H. C. farm ; Sec. 26 ; P.O. Lostant ; 4. Barton Jacob L. groceries ; Lostant ; 5. Beach Chas. mason ; Lostant. Beardsley G. farm ; Sec. 2; P. O. Tonica. Becker Chas. shoemaker ; Lostant ; 2. BEL. FORD GEO. R. Merchant; Lostant; born in Cambria Co., Penn., June 6, 1825 ; came to this Co. in 1843 ; Demo- crat; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $12,000; married Miss Mary Shafer, 1857; has four children living and two dead ; is at present Supervisor of the Tp., which office he has held for three years. BERNHERT M. H. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Lostant; born in Alsace, July 17, 1839 ; came to this country in 1859, and to this Co. in 1860 ; owns 100 acres in Ford Co., valued at $4,000 ; married Miss Anna Arnold in 1867 ; she was born in this Co. in 1847 ; the family are, Mary, James and Lillie May ; Mr. B. lived in Auburn, N. Y., one year, then moved to Mendota, lived there one year; enlisted in Co. B, 153d I. V. I., under Col. Cushman, in 1862; served over three years ; discharged in 1865 ; was in the battles of Shiloh, Tallahatchie, Fred- ericksburg, and Vicksburg; was under Gen. Hurlburt towards the last part of his time in the service. BERRY AtfTHOtfY P. Merchant; Lostant ; born in Co. Mayo, Ireland, Dec, 1821 ; came to this country July 4, 1847, and to this Co. in 1849; Democrat; Catho- lic; owns 1,000 acres of land, valued at $45,000; married Miss Honora Dickson, Dec. 13,1850; she was from Mayo Co., Ireland; died July 16, 1870; married again to Miss Kate Eagan ; family are, Thomas W., Joseph P., Mary, Sarah F., Margaret. Bittle Thos. farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Boddy H. farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Lostant. Boddy Patrick, farmer ; P. O. Lostant. BOSHELL, J AS. K. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 33 ; P. O. Lostant ; born in Putnam Co., 111., Oct. 22, 1840; came to this Co. in 1852; Republican; Metho- dist; owns 80 acres of land, value $5,000; first wife was Miss Jane Bond, born in Manchester, England, in 1848; married, Oct. 22, 1865 ; died March 8, 1871 ; second wife was Miss Hannah Lewis, born in Morgan Co., Ohio, June 7, 1850 ; married, Dec. 17, 1874; family are, George H., Thomas, Mary E., Clarence R., and Eliza J. ; Mr. B. served under Gen. Hobart, in Co. H, 104th I. V. I., for nearly three years ; was honorably discharged June 14, 1865 ; has held offices of School Director, and Master of Hope Grange. Boshell Jas. brick-maker; Lostant. Boshell Jno. farmer; P. O. Lostant ;J.5. Boshell Richard, farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Boshell Wm. farmer; P. O. Lostant; 5. Bothwell W. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Lostant. Bowers Jos. farmer; P. O. Lostant; 8. Boyle Wm. farmer ; P. O. Lostant ; 2. Bruch H. faimer; Sec. 5; P. O. Tonica. Breun J. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Magnolia; 4. Breun Jno. farmer ; P.O. Magnolia ; %%. Brenn T. farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Magnolia; 3. Bullock J. H. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Tonica. BURGESS RORERT, Dealer in Draught Horses ; Lostant ; born in Devon- HOPE TOWNSHIP. 557 shire, England, in 1855 ; came to this Co. in 1872 ;" valuation of property, $2,000; married Miss Eva Wilcox in 1876; she was born in Mass., June 9, 1858; one boy, Charlie, born May 5, 1877. Bush Henry, farmer; P.O. Lostant; 3. Butcher T. J. farm; Sec. 25; P.O. Lostant; 2. r BARBERRY THOMAS, laborer ; Lostant. Chalfant W. farm; S. 32; P. O. Magnolia; 4. Chance A. farmer; P. O. Lostant. Clark J. A. scales agent; Lostant. Clark Win. carpenter; Lostant; %. Clifford Jas. tinsmith ; Lostant; 1. Coan B. W. painter; Lostant. Coan John, farmer; P. O. Lostant. CON LIN JAS. Groceries and Pro- visions; Lostant; born in Co. Fermanaugh, Ireland, Sept. 23, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1854; property valued at $6,000; mar- ried Miss Bridget Fraher, April 5, 1869 ; she was born in N. J. ; Mr. and Mrs. Con- lin have three children living and one dead; James, Margaret and Ann living, and John, who is dead. Croner John, farmer; P. O. Lostant. Cusick John, farmer; P. O. Lostant; %. Curtis E. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Lostant; 6. Curtis Herbert, hotel ; Lostant; 1. Curtis Job, farmer; P. O. Wenona. D AKIN N. S. farmer; P. O. Magnolia; y 2 . Dakiu Henry, farmer; P. O. Lostant. DAKIX ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Magnolia; born in Clinton Co., Ohio, Oct. 14, 1814; came to this Co. in 1861 ; Republican ; owns 174 acres, valued at $10,000; married Miss Matilda A. Macready, of Warren Co., Ohio, Jan. 31, 1850 ; she was born June 23, 1824 ; names of children, Henry, born Nov. 9, 1850; Ennis, Nov. 19, 1855; Ainsay, May 23, 1857; Anna, May 23, 1859; Oscar, Dec. 31, 1861; Perry, Feb. 28, 1865; Mr. Dakin followed carpentering in Ohio for several years. Dean Thos. farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Dever John B. tailor ; Lostant. DELL.MAN MRS. AO, Sec. 33; P. O. Wenona; widow of Geo. M. Dill- man, who was one of the early settlers in LaSalle Co. ; he built the first house and kept the first P. O. between Wenona and Magnolia; was born in Brackin Co., Ken- tucky, March 21, 1815 ; came to Putnam Co. in 1844, to this Co. in 1847 ; Mrs. D. was Miss Anna Burley, of Adams Co., Ohio ; born May 20, 1824 ; married Nov. 2, 1843; children are: Erancis M., born Aug. 31, 1844, died Jan. 15, 1846; ,Wm. O., July 5, 1846, died at Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 1, 1864, enlisted in Co. H., 104th I. V. I.; Isadora, Aug. 21, 1848; Melvin B., Feb. 23, 1851, died Oct. 12, 1852; Mary M., Jan. 6, 1853; Clarence B., Jan. 30, 1855; Geo. T., Feb. 8, 1857; Georgiana, March 7, 1859; Mrs. D. owns 120 acres of land, valued at $8,000. Dillman Clarence, farmer; P. O. Lostant. DILEMAN MRS. HARRIET A. Sec. 32; P. O. Magnolia; born at Marietta, Ohio, April 20, 1817 ; widow of James T. Dillman, who was born in Brackin Co., Kentucky, April 20, 1817; he came to Putnam Co., this state, in 1844 ; were mar. ried in Galion Co., Ohio, March 24, 1844; the family are: Mary F., born April 8, 1845 ; Harriet O, Jan. 30, 1847 ; Margaret I., Oct. 24, 1849 ; Mornilva A., March 5, 1851; Clara J., Jan. 14, 1853, died Sept. 12, 1874; James T., Feb. 26, 1856, died May 28, 1876 ; all those living are married ; Mr. and Mrs. D. were among the early settlers in this vicinity, there being only three houses in sight at the time ; wolves . and deer were veiy common sights ; Mrs. D. owns 90 acres of land; was MissHar- riet Thierry before marriage. DIXON FRANCIS M. Farmer; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Lostant ; born in Oxbow, Put- nam Co., July 7, 1851 ; came to this Co. in 1853; owns 160 acres in Nebraska, valued at $1,800; married Miss Emily E. Robi- son Dec. 28, 1876 ; she was born June 8, 1853. Dixon G. farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Lostant ; 15. Dixon W. H. farmer ; P. O. Lostant ; %. DOUGAN ED. F. Station Agent of the I. C. R. R., Lostant; born in Putnam Co., 111., April 18, 1836; came to this Co. March 21, 1854; married Miss Hannah Robison Sept. 22, 1859; she was born Dec. 1, 1840; Mr. Dougan's father, Robert, came to the state in 1817, being only six years old, and an orphan; remained un- known to his brother Arthur for 53 years ; took an active part in the Black Hawk War, at the close of which he married Miss Samantha Hannum, and settled at Oxbow, Putnam Co. ; had a family of nine chil- dren; E. F. is the oldest surviving one, and owns 160 acres of land in Kansas; valuation of property, $3,000. Dougan Jas. A. farmer; P. O. Lostant; 5J^. Dougan J. R. farmer; P. O. Lostant. Dougan L. F. farmer; P. O. Lostant. Dougan Nelson, clerk; Lostant. Dovenspike H. city marshal ; P. O. Lostant. Doyle Patrick, farmer; P. O. Lostant. Drew Thos. hardware; P. O. Lostant; 4. E ADES H. farmer; P. O. Lostant. Eberly S. L. music agent; Lostant, Ebner J. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Lostant; 6%. England J. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Lostant; 2. 558 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Ellis John A. farmer ; P. O. Magnolia. Ernst Wm. farmer; P. O. Tonica; 1. Everett G. W. farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Everett Isaac, farmer; P. O. Lostant. EVERETT JOHN, Farmer and Stock Kaiser; Sec. 19; P. O. Lostant; born in Putnam Co., 111., Nov. 13, 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1844; Republican; owns 320 acres in .Kansas, valuation of property, $4,000 ; married Miss Anna M. Bothwell, Feb. 7, 1867; she was born in Ireland, March 24, 1850 ; have three children, Cora Jane, born April 7, 1870; Geo. W., July 10, 1872; Oliver N., May 6, 1875; Mr. Everett enlisted in Co. H., 104th I. V. I., Aug. 6, 1862; was honorably discharged June 6, 1865 ; was in the battles of Look- out Mountain, Elk River, Peach-tree Creek, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, and Jonesboro; was taken prisoner at Harts- ville, Tenn. ; in prison three months; wounded at Jonesboro, Georgia, Aug. 11, 1864; went out the following Feb.; was under Gen. Sherman most of the time. FAHRENHEIM HENRY, shoemaker; Lostant; 1. Fairchild E. F. druggist; Lostant; 1. FAIRCHIED JOSEPH, Proprietor Fairchild House, Lostant; born in Wash- ington Co., Ohio, Jan. 3, 1824; came to this Co. in 1828; was married to Miss Rebecca L. Vickers, 1843 ; she was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, Jan. 27th, 1824; Mr. and Mrs. Fairchild have a family of six children, two boys and four girls, all married ; good stables in connection and a plentiful board graces the Fairchild House. Fell E. farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Lostant; 15. Fell Mahlon, clerk; Lostant; 1. FEUEESTEO LORENZO, Famer; Sec. 34; P. O. Lostant; born in Heidelberg, Baden, Germany, March 10, 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1861 ; wife was Miss Louisa Fretz, of Wurtemberg, Ger- many, born 1822, married 1853; family are : Emma M., Nov. 13, 1858 ; John F., April 29, 1861; Otto W., Feb. 21, 1864. Mr. F. came to this country in 1854; has lived in New Orleans, St. Louis, Clinton Co., Illinois, Kentucky, nearly three years, Magnolia, Putnam Co., eleven years, Ottawa, this Co., four years, and to this present place in 1876, April 8. Fitzgerald John, rents farm ; P. O. Lostan t Fitzgerald T. farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Tonica ; 6] Flory S. farmer; P. O. Lostant. FOOTE JAMES S. Farmer ; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Tonica ; born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., May 6, 1833 ; came to this Co. Sept., 1849 ; Republican; Congregationalist ; owns 135 acres, valued at $9,000; has been Road Commissioner three years ; married Miss Caroline A. Crandall, Jan. 8, 1857; she was born in Washington Co., N. Y., Aug. 18, 1834 ; family are, Edward J., born Jan. 25, 1858; Henrietta E.,Oct. 7, 1859; Emma M., March 5, 1861 ; Freddie L., July 3, 1865. Ford Byron, farmer ; P. O. Tonica ; 4. Foster E. S. farm ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Tonica ; 10. Foster Jno. farmer; P. O. Tonica. Foster T. C. farm; Sec. 3; P. O. Tonica; 15. FRAHER JOHN, Farmer; P. O. Lostant; born in Tipperaiy Co., Ireland, 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1848 ; married Miss Margaret Carney in 1854; have five children, Edward, John, Michael, Dennis and Bridget. Fyffe I. W. farmer; P. O. Magnolia; 9. Fyffe J. Pry, farmer ; P. O. Lostant. G EE WM. farmer; P. O. Tonica; 1. Gehm Nicholas, farmer ; P. O. Lostant ; 12. Giles Wm. farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Goheen Jas. E. gardener; P. O. Lostant. GOHEEN HUGH, Post-Master ; Lo stant ; born in Berks Co., Pa., Aug. 19, 1832 came to this State in 1855, and Co. in 1862 married Miss Mary J. Beggs, May 3, 1864 she was born in Venango Co., Pa., May 27, 1834 ; they have one child living, Clara A., born Jan. 29, 1868; three buried in Lostant Cemetery ; Mr. G. enlisted in Co. I, 11th I. V. L, Sept. 1, 1861 ; served under Major General Wallace; was wounded at Fort Donelson and Shiloh; wounded through the shoulder at Shiloh, April 7, 1862 ; honorably discharged July 25, 1862 ; has served as Town Collector for five years. Grady Michael, laborer; P. O. Lostant. GRAVES HORACE, Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Lostant; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Aug. 27, 1815 ; came to this State in 1823, and to Putnam Co. 1829 ; Republican ; owns 317 acres of land; was married to Miss Cornelia Richie, Aug. 20, 1840; she was born in Licking Co., Ohio ; have six children living, five dead ; Mr. Graves was among the early settlers here, and has seen what is now a well peopled district, once the home of the Indian and the haunt of the deer and wolves of the prairie. Graves Jno. farmer ; P. O. Lostant ; 10. Graves Reuben, farmer ; P. O. Lostant. GRAVES WM. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Lostant ; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Dec. 27, 1819; came to this State in 1823, to Putnam Co. in 1830 ; Republican; owns 520 acres, valued at $2,500 ; was married to Miss Alfonsey Lar- wood, of Kent Co., Md., born 1823, died Oct. 1, 1860; was married Dec. 27, 1862, to Miss Margaret A. Stevens, born April 22, 1838; have ten children, six by first wife, four by second; Mr. Graves has carted wheat to Chicago with ox-teams and sold it at 31 and 40 cents per bushel, time for HOPE TOWNSHIP. 559 round trip taking ten and twelve days ; has seen Chicago when a man would mire in the streets; lived in Sangamon Co.; re- moved here when this place was almost a complete prairie, and occupied by roving bands of Indians. Graves Z. T. farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Gray Caleb, farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Griffith Chas. A. farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Gurney D. M. farmer ; P. O. Tonica. Gurney G. G. farmer; P. O. Tonica; 16. H AGEN PETER, saloon ; Lostant. Hagin W. B. farmer; P. O. Lostant. HAGY CIIARL.ES, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Lostant ; born in Wurtemburg, Germany, Dec. 22, 1826 ; came to this Co. 1850; Lutheran; owns 170 acres; married Miss Sarah J. Hilta- brand, Oct. 11, 1853 ; she was born in Put- nam Co., Aug. 16, 1836; died Dec. 30, 1864; married again to Lucinda Burley, June 20, 1865 ; she was born in Jersey Co., 111., Jan. 3, 1836; family are, Catherine Adelia, born July 17, 1855; Wm. Chas., April 4; Mary Elizabeth, Oct. 13, 1861; Sarah Paulina, May 20, 1866 ; John Guy, Oct. 16, 1867; Grace Leora, Sept. 28, 1872; Freddie Earl, Oct. 21, 1874; Jessie Rose, April 1, 1877. Hannum A. B. farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Hannum Addison, farmer ; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Lostant; 12. HANNUM MRS. ELIZABETH, Sec. 13; P. O. Lostant; widow of J. M. Hannum, who was born in Sangamon Co., 111., July 10, 1822 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; was married Jan. 29, 1844; Mrs. H. was Miss Elizabeth Shepard, born Aug. 5, 1822 ; had nine children, Eliza J., Austin B., Otis S., Orlando A., Charles M., Byron M., Jo- siah M., living; Julia M. and S. P., dead; Mr. H. held the offices of Road Commis- sioner and School Director for some time. Hannum Chas. farmer; Sec. 13 ; P.O.Lostant. Hannum Jas., P. O. Lostant. Hannum O. S. farmer; P. O. Lostant. Hartenbower C. farm; S. 4; P.O. Tonica; 25. Hartenbower G. farm ; S. 6 ; P. O. Lostant; 6. Hartenbower G. F. farmer; P. O. Lostant. Hartenbower H. F. farmer; P. O. Lostant ;1. Heihen Henry, laborer; Lostant. Heiher Patrick, laborer ; Lostant. Herre Gottlieb, saloon ; Lostant. H1LTABRMD ANDREW, Farmer ; P. O. Tonica ; born in Putnam Co., Oct. 29, 1850 ; came to this Co. in 1872 ; Democrat ; owns personal property, worth $1,000; married M. Ellen Stansell, born in Putnam Co., Jan. 17, 1875 ; they had one child, deceased. HILTABRAND AUSTIN, Farm- er ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Lostant ; born in Putnam Co., 111., Dec. 21, 1844; came to this Co. in 1877; Democrat; valuation $1,000. Hiltabrand G. G. farmer; P. O. Lostant; 1. Hiltabrand H. H. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Lostant; 14. Hiltabrand Josephus, farmer ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Tonica; U%. Hiltabrand S. C. farmer ; P. O. Lostant ; 20. HILTABRAND WM. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 17; P. O. Lostant; born in Putnam Co., 111., Feb. 2, 1839; came to this Co. in 1864 ; Democrat ; has 240 acres, valued at $12,000 ; married Miss Sabina Kreider, Dec. 24, 1863; she was born in Fulton Co., 111., Dec. 3, 1844, died May 29, 1873 ; married again to Miss Me- lissa Ferry, March 19, 1874; she was born in Hampshire Co., Mass., Dec. 10, 1847 ; have four children, Sabina Katie, born Dec. 4, 1864; Marion F., July 1, 1867; John Willard, Dec. 27, 1869 ; Jennie E., Dec. 16, 1874 ; Mr. H.'s people are among the early settlers in this vicinity. Hogue D. S. miller; Lostant. HOLMES JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Lostant; born in West Leigh, Lanca- shire, England, June 7, 1807 ; came to this Co. in 1853 ; Republican ; owns 80 acres, valued at $6,000 ; was married to Hanna Mort, of the same place, who died Jan. 3, 1864 ; married to Mrs. Mary Watson, of Bedford, Lancashire, March 21, 1868 ; she was born Aug. 26, 1811; -family are, Thomas, born Nov. 26, 1834 ; Samuel, Jan. 1,1839; John, Jan. 11, 1841 ; Jane, 1850; Mary Ellen, 1854 ; Mr. H. came to Put- nam Co. in 1840 ; went to California in 1850; returned in 1852 ; has retired from active business. HULME JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Lostant; born in Manchester, Lan- cashire, Eng., April 18, 1813 ; came to this country in 1841; Republican; Baptist; owns 90 acres, valued at $6,000 ; married Miss Elizabeth Dixon, of Manchester, Eng., in 1832 ; she was born in 1812, and died Oct.9, 1844 ; married again in March, 1845, Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, of Cattarau- gus Co., N. Y.; she died June 13, 1862; married the third time, to Mrs. Elizabeth Packenham, from Penn., March 26, 1863 ; had nine children, three living and six dead : Mary Ann, born Feb. 4, 1833 ; Han- nah, Jan. 17, 1836; Ellen, March 31, 1837; Elizabeth, Nov. 6, 1838 ; James, Aug. 4, 1840; Alice, Jan. 19, 1843; Gertrude, April 23, 1864; Hannah, Ellen and James are buried in England ; Mary Ann and Eliza- beth, born in England; Alice and Ger- trude, born in Illinois; Elizabeth died Feb. 24, 1872 ; a pair of twins, by second wife, died in 1846 ; Mr. H. has been Jus- tice of the Peace for twelve years ; is the oldest settler now living in the township ; 560 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: K has been a Master Mason for over twenty- five years. JENNINGS JOHN, farmer; P. O. Lo- stant; 1. Johnston Jno. farmer; P. O. Lostant; 1. Julian W. L. painter; Lostant. ECK JOHN, lumber merchant; Los- tant. Kellogg I. farmer; P. O. Lostant. KELSO ALEXANDER, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Lostant; born in County Derry, Ireland, in 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1859; owns 230 acres, valued at $12,- 000; married Miss Ann Murphy, in 1858; she was born April 24, 1839 ; the family are, Joseph, born Aus;. 29, 1858; James, Sept. 21, 1859; Margaret, Sept. 25, 1861; Robert, March 29, 1863; Mary, Oct. 22, 1864 ; Alexander, Sept. 23, 1867 ; Matilda, March 29, 1872 ; Samuel, April 7, 1873 ; Isabella, June 24, 1875 ; Maria, June 24, 1875 ; Daniel, April 9, 1865 ; Bridget, Feb. 7, 1870 ; Daniel and Bridget are dead. Kiley Maurice, farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Kinney H. L. farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Klagg Jere, farm; S. 10; P. O. Lostant; 20. LAMBERT JOHN, farmer; P. O. Lo- stant; 20. Lambm-n B. farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Lamburn Michael, farm; P. O. Lostant; 2. LARSON JAMES, Dealer in Draught Horses; Lostant. Lawless Martin, farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Lass Samuel, farmer; P. O. Lostant. LEEP SAMUEL, Farmer; P. O. Lo- stant; born in Wetzel Co., Va., in 1831; came to this Co. in 1873; valuation of property, $1,000; married Miss Mary A. Ullom, April 21, 1853; she was born in Wetzel Co., Va., Nov. 4, 1836 ; family are, Stephen, Mirinda, Leroy, Esther, William J., John S., James T., and Jennie ; Mr. L. has lived in Indiana, Kentucky, Putnam Co., this State, and this Co ; has followed farming most of the time. Lyons Thos. farm; S. 22; P. O. Lostant: 10. M cCALEB A. G. stant; 5. farmer; P. O. Lo- McCaleb Albert, carpenter ; Lostant. McCALEB GILBERT B. Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Lostant; born in Ohio, Oct. 10, 1829; came to this State in 1832, and to this Co. in 1851 ; valuation of property, $1,000; married Miss Sarah McCarty, Sept, 2, 1849 ; she was born in Brown Co., Ohio, March 27, 1829 ; Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Caleb have seven boys and three girls liv- ing, one dead ; Mr. McCaleb is at present Justice of the Peace ; Mrs. McC. was the youngest daughter of Judge McCarty, of Putnam Co., who bad been"Judge of that Co. for several years. McCartney Howard, farmer; P. O. Lostant. McCarty W. M. farm ; P. O. Lostant. McGaffin Andrew, farmer; P. O. Lostant. McGaffin Thos. farm ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Lostant. McGraw W. W. wagon maker; Lostant. Mahoffey C. farmer; P. O. Lostant. Manning Edward, farm; Sec. 18; P. O. Los- tant; 15. Manning Edward, Jr., farm; P. O. Lostant. Manning Martin, farmer; P. O. Lostant. Martey F. E. H. painter ; Lostant, Massey S. P. collecting agent, and Justice of the Peace ; Lostant. Meilenbash Daniel, farm; P. O. Lostant; 8. Merritt H. P. farm ; P. O. Lostant ; 5%. Merritt Wilson, farmer; P. O. Lostant. • Michaels Alonzo, farmer; P. O. Lostant. Michaels Newton, farmer; P. O. Lostant. Moore G. W. farmer; P. O. Lostant. Moore J as. W. farmer; P. O. Lostant; 2. Morrison Archie, farm ; P. O. Mt. Palatine. MORRISOX JOHX, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec, 5; P. O. Tonica; born in Argyleshire, Scotland, March 31, 1814 ; Republican; Congregationalist ; owns 440 acres, valued at $22",000; married Mrs. Mary J. Williams. Nov. 19, 1852; she was born in Fayette Co., Penn., Feb. 17, 1828; died March 5, 1858; married again, to Miss Mary Mondy, Jan. 19, 1859 ; she was born in Maryland ; the family are, Mary Ann, Donald, Mary Ellen, and Maggie; the first three are dead ; Mr. Morrison has held the office of Supervisor eight years and Road Commissioner four years ; Mr. M. came to Canada in 1837; moved from there to Ohio; lived in Clark and Champaign Cos. till 1844 ; moved to Mag- nolia, Putnam Co., 111. ; remained there till 1851, when he came to this Co. Mortenson P. blacksmith ; P. O. Lostant. Mutran Frank, farm; P.O. Mt. Palatine; 10. N OLEN C. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Lo- stant; 2. OBERD FREDERICK, M. D. Physician and Surgeon ; Lostant ; born in Bavaria, Germany^ in 1830 ; came to this conntrv in 1853; wife was Miss Ma- tilda Budschardt, born in Stutgardt. Wur- temburg, Germany, in 1840 ; married in 1866 ; have two children, Frederick, aged 8 years, and Matilda, aged 7 ; Dr. Oberd graduated at Munich, Bavaria, Germany, in 1847 ; was Assistant Surgeon in U. S. Navy, under Commodore Shoobrick, for three years, in expeditions to West Indies, Italy,' west coast of Africa, and South America. Osgood A. retired minister ; Lostant. OSGOOD ALFRED T. Farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Lostant; born in Portage HOPE TOWNSHIP. 561 Co., O., March 14, 1844 ; owns 500 acres of land in Kansas, valued at $4,000 ; married Miss Clara Kenzon, March 3, 1871; she was horn in Ohio, June 19, 1851 ; children are, Alfred M., born April 3, 1873; and Harry H., Sept. 15, 1875; Mr. O. is of one of the earliest families of this part of the Co., his father, Rev. A. Osgood, having come to the Co. when Hope Tp. was in its infancy. PAGE JONATHAN, hotel keeper; Lo- stant; 1%. PAGE GEO. C. "Union House" Hotel ; Lostant ; born in Fayette Co., Penn. ; came to this Co. in 1863 ; married Miss Luella J. Mills, of Mich., July 5, 1874; one child, Etta A., born Sept. 27, 1875; reasonable boarding, and a nice shaving saloon in the house. Page Win. T. harness-maker; Lostant; \%. Park Jno. farmer ; Sec. 12 ; P. O. Lostant ; 4. Patterson Henry, farmer; P. O. Lostant; 4. Patterson Jas. farmer; P. O. Lostant; 8. Patterson W. farm ; Sec. 16 ; P.O. Lostant; 9. Peters Chris, farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Peter Conrad, farmer; P. O. Lostant. Phillips Abram, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Mt. Palatine ; 42. Phillips Edw. farmer; P. O. Mt. Palatine. Phillips Henry ; farmer ; P. O. Mt. Palatine. Phillips Jeff, harness-maker; Lostant; %, PHILLIPS JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Lostant ; born in Manchester, Eng., March 21, 1824; came to this Co. in 1841; Republican; owns 1,000 acres land, valued at $100,000; mar- ried Miss Elizabeth Dixon, Nov. 29, 1847 ; she was born in Liverpool, Eng., Oct. 8, 1830; family: Edward W., born Sept. 11, 1848; Alice A., Feb. 11, 1851; Hannah M., Dec. 30, 1852; Henry |M., July 23,1855; Amos L., Nov. 4, 1857; Sarah S., Feb. 11, 1860; Olive L., March 10, 1862; Cora E., Jan. 24, 1866; Mary E., Sept. 15, 1868; Kate M., Nov. 17, 1871 ; Nettie D., Dec. 9, 1875 ; Alice A. died Sept. 15, 1852 ; Mr. P. was among the earliest settlers in this Tp., there being only two houses here at the time, the country being an open prairie. Phillips Lewis, farmer; Mt. Palatine. PHILLIPS THOS. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 29; P. O. Lostant ; ; born in Manchester, Eng., Dec. 25, 1816 ; came ts this country in 1841 ; owns 330 acres of land; married Miss Catherine Boshall, of Putnam Co., in 1860 ; born in 1842 ; died March 29, 1876; children are, Hannah M., born Nov. 18,1862; James E., Oct. 1, 1863; Richard W., April 23, 1866 ; Clarence B., March 3, 1871 ; has been Assessor for fif- teen years, and held the offices of Road Commissioner and School Trustee, several years; Mr. P. came to Putnam Co.jin 1841 ; went to New Orleans in 1845 ; returned in 1847 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; he and his brother George built the third house in the Tp., the country being so isolated that the Sheriff did not think it worth while to collect taxes; the currency consisted of only one bad half-dollar at that time. Porter J. W. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Tonica. Price I. C. farmer; P. O. Lostant; 3. Price Jas. farmer; P. O. Mt. Palatine. Price W. H. farmer; P. O. Mt. Palatine; 1%. R AMSEY JOHN, laborer; Lostant. Ransom John, farm; Sec. 15; P. O. Lostant. REYNOLDS ALBERT, M. D. Merchant; Lostant; born in Conn., Oct. 24, 1799 ; came to Putnam Co. in 1844 ; to this Co. in 1866; married Miss Hannah J. Butterfield, of Nashua, N. H., Jan. 3, 1846 ; family are, Clara, Arthur and Morti- mer, living; Charles and Lewis Kossuth, dead ; Mr. R. has spent a portion of his life in New York state, Ohio, Kentucky and this State, having come here in 1844, when the Co. was comparatively new. Reynolds Arthur, merchant; Lostant. Reynolds Mortimer, merchant ; Lostant. Reynolds W. W. merchant ; Lostant ; 10. Rich Chas. farmer; P.O. Lostant. RICHEY MRS. CLARA C. Sec 24; P.O. Lostant; born in 1837; widow of John M. Richey, who was born in Mus- kingum Co., O.; came to this State in 1837, and to this Co. in 1849 ; he entered Sec. 24, upon which he laid out the town of Lostant, then called by him Ellsworth, Sept. 6, 1861; built a flouring mill in 1867 ; laid out a cemetery, and was active in the promotion of the ■ best interests of the place; Mrs. R. was Miss Clara C. Col- lester; .married to Mr. Richev, Feb. 6, 1862 ; have two girls and one boy living, and two children dead. ISO lii SOX HENRY U. Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Lostant; born in Montgom- ery Co., Penn., Aug. 11, 1834; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; owns 106 acres land, valued at $6,000; wife was Miss Mary E. Schermerhorn, of Schodack, Rensselaer Co., N. Y.; born March 8, 1838 ; married Jan. 19, 1870; children are, Albert S., born June 12, 1871, living; and John Carey, Dec. 17, 1875, dead ; Mr. R. was in Co. B, 104th I. V. I., from 1862 till end of the war ; has also held the office of Township Treasurer for five years. ICO It I SO \ W. H. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Lostant; born in Bucks Co., Penn., Feb. 7, 1845; came to this Co. in 1857; Republican; property valued at $1,500; was married to Miss Samantha Hannum, Oct. 15, 1868; she was born in Putnam Co., 111., Oct. 15, 1849; have one child, Clara May, born Sept. 1, 1869. Robertson Jas. carriage-maker ; Lostant ; 3%. 562 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Robertson W. S. druggist; Lostant; 1. SCHOEXXESHOEFER «& SOX, Lostant: Robert Scboenneshoefer, Drug- gist; Dr. L. Scboenneshoefer, Physician and Surgeon ; Robert was born in Prussia, Nov. 13, 1852; came to this country the same year ; a full assortment in the line of Drugs, Paints and Oils will be found with these gentlemen. SHEPHERD A. C. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Tonica; 12. Shepherd C. A. farm; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Tonica. Sherman M. L. photographer ; Lostant. Shearing John, blacksmith ; P.O. Lostant; %. Simmons John, farm; Sec. 12; P.O. Lostant. Skeet J. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Lostant; 8. Smith Jos. farmer; P. O. Lostant; 1. Smith Richard, farmer; P. O. Lostant. Smith TVm. farmer ; P. O. Lostant. Solon Jas. P. merchant; Lostant; 6. Spellmeyer G. farm ; Sec.25 ; P.O. Lostant ; 3. SPEXCER MRS. D. C. P. O. Lo- stant; born in Harrison Co., O., Sept. 30, 1833 ; was married Jan. 24, 1866 ; family are Mary Lavina, born Nov. 20, 1866; Isaac TV., Sept. 29, 1868 ; is widow of TV. P. Spencer, who was born in Guernsey Co., O., April 8, 1832; came to this Co. in 1866 ; died March 24, 1869 ; Mrs. S. came to this Co. in 1866, having previously lived in Putnam Co., having removed from Muskingum Co., Ohio, in 1861. Spring Geo. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Lostant. STEWART MRS. XAXCY, Sec 3; P.O. Tonica; born in Erie Co., Penn. ; married March 8, 1825; children are, Mary, born Feb. 24, 1826; Amasa, April 4, 1828; Matilda, March 28, 1830; Eliza- beth, Aug. 1, 1834 ; Ann Eliza, Jan. 12, 1841 ; Mary and Amasa, the only ones living, are married ; Mrs. S. is widow of Zora D. Stewart, one of the early settlers of this part of the Co., there being only two houses in sight at the time ; was born April 27, 1805 ; came to the State in 1835, and to the Co. in 1S49; died May 23, 1850; Mrs. S. owns 172 acres land, value $9,000. STIEEWEEE PETER, Farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Lostant; born in Philadel- phia, April 30, 1832; came to this Co. in 1856; Republican; Baptist; worth $1,000; married Miss Eunice Osgood, Dec. 31, 1857; she was born in Ohio, March 28, 1841 ; the family are Mary, born Nov. 27, 1858; Louisa, Jan. 11, 1861; Anna, Jan. 12, 1863; Eunice, July 28, 1865; Olive, Sept. 8, 1868; Ida, Jan. 18, 1870; Artemas, April 2, 1872 ; Laura, Dec. 25, 1S74 ; Simon Peter, April 14, 1877 ; has been Tp. clerk, and is at present J ustice of the Peace. Storer John, tailor; Lostant; %. Sumptin John, clerk; Lostant. Sumptin Joseph, farmer; P.O. Lostant; 1. Swindler T. farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P.O. Lostant ; 1. TAGGART WILBUR, farmer; P. O. Lostant ; %. Talty Peter, Sec. boss; P.O. Lostant. Taylor Sam'l, blacksmith; Lostant; 1. Thierry D. S. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Lostant. Timmons Jas. farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Lostant. Timmons Thos., Sr. farmer; P.O. Lostant; 4. Timmons T., Jr. farm ; S. 36 ; P.O. Lostant ; 4. Timmons TVm. farmer ; P.O. Lostant. Thornton J. TV. grain merchant; Lostant; 12. VALE ISAAC, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Lostant : 10. Vale Nathan, farmer; P. O. Lostant. Votaw Moses, farmer ; P.O. Tonica. WAREL AXDREW J. Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Magnolia; born in Som- erset Co., Penn., Sept. 28, 1819 ; came to this Co. in 1876 ; Democrat : owns 80 acres in this Co., 160 in Nebraska, and 14 acres in Putnam Co. ; married Miss Mary Ann Dean, Aug. 11, 1850 ; she was born in Vir- ginia, May 21, 1832 ; was raised in Penn. ; the family are Jas. H., born May 21, 1851, married; Emily J., May 2, 18*53; Sarah C, March 9,1855, married; John R., Mch. 18, 1857 ; Clarissa A., July 25, 1860, mar- ried; William H., Dec. 1, 1862; Geo. L., Feb. 14, 1865; Mary A., May 2, 1867; Franklin P., Jan. 5, 1869 ; Thomas Jeffer- son, Nov. 3, 1871 ; two of this family are buried in Penn., and one in Marshall Co., 111.; came to Pekin, this State, in 1839; returned to Penn. in 1840; worked at mason trade till 1845; drove stage till 1850 ; worked at his trade again till 1867 ; lived in Putnam Co. till 1876 ; Mrs. W. has been a victim of paralysis for a number of years. Watkins L. I. druggist; Lostant; 2. Watt Robt. laborer ; Lostant. Weber C. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Lostant; 10. Weber Daniel, carpenter ; Lostant. Weber Fred, farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Lostant; 4. Weber Henry, farmer; P.O. Lostant. Weis Adam, harness maker; Lostant; 1. Wetzler Joseph, shoemaker ; Lostant. White A. farmer; P.O. Lostant. White Sam'l J. farmer; P.O. Lostant; 7. White W.C. farm; Sec. 36; P.O. Lostant; 17. WIECOX OTIS A. Furniture Deal- er; Lostant; born in Liverton, R. I., April 12, 1834 ; came to this Co. in 1875 ; married Miss Maria J. Debolt in 1856 ; she was born in New Bedford, Mass., June 10,1838; had three children, Eva, aged nineteen years ; Ora, eight years, and Charlie, who died at the age of "seven months, and is buried in Sandwich, DeKalb Co., 111. HOPE TOWNSHIP. 563 WIEEIAIIS GEO. J. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Mt. Palatine; born in St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 9, 1849; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Republican ; valuation $2,500 ; mar- ried Miss Emma Hartenbower, Feb. 17, 1875; she was born in LaSalle Co., 111., May 30, 1854 ; one boy, John, born Feb, 13, 1876; enlisted in Cav. Co. A, 36th I. V. C, Feb. 1, 1864; was transferred after three months to 15th Cav., trans, again to 10th Cav. ; was in service under Generals Buford and Sheridan, at Helena, Ark., New Orleans and Shreveport; honorably discharged Oct. 4, 1865. Williamsons, farm; S. 19; P.O.Lostant; 17. WIEEE4JISON SAMEEE, Farm- er; Sec. 3; P.O. Lostant; born in LaSalle Co., April 4, 1852 ; Republican ; valuation $800 ; married Miss Kate Hazy, Feb. 25, 1875 ; she was born in the same Co., July 17, 1855; one child, Charles, born Dec. 14, 1876 ; went to Penn. in 1853, and remained there until 1867 ; returned to this Co. and has followed farming ever since. Willy W. F. carpenter; P.O. Lostant. Wolfe M. farm; Sec. 8; P.O. Mt. Palatine; 8. Wood F. A. farmer; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Tonica. Wright Isaac, carpenter ; P.O. Lostant. Wortman Fred, farmer; P.O Lostant; 2. LOSTANT TOWNSHIP. Belford, Solan & Berry, Deal- ers in General Merchandise, Grain and Stock. Burgess Bros. Dealers in Draught and Imported Horses; at present owners "Prince Albert," "Young Lyon," "Bonaparte," and "Louis Napoleon II." Conlin James, Groceries and Provisions. Fairchild Jos. Proprietor Fair- child House. Goheen BLugh, Dealer in Gro- ceries, Crockery, and Cigars. Larson James, Dealer in Draught Horses. 3IcCaleb G. B. Justice of the Peace. Oberd Br. .F. Physician, Surgeon and Obstetrician. Bage Geo, C. "Union House" Hotel. Reynolds {A.) & Sons, Dealers in General Merchandise, Grain and Stock. Schoenneshoefer & Son, Deal- ers in Drugs, Paints, Oils, &c. Schoenneshoefer Br. L. Physi- cian and Surgeon. WilcOX O. A. Undertaker and Dealer in Furniture; Sewing Ma- chines and Attachments at reduced prices. TROY GROVE TOWNSHIP. A BRAMS J. D. clerk ; Troy Grove. Achart H. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Mendota; 5. Achart Wm. rents farm ; P. O. Mendota. Adams J. farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Mendota; 10. Ampher P. rents farm ; P. O. Troy Grove. Andrews G. W. farm ; S. 27 ; P.O. Troy Grove. Andrews O.A. farm ; S.27 ; P.O.Troy Grove ; 8. BAKER PETER, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Troy Grove; %Y % . Bankes J. laborer. Bankes Jno. laborer ; P. O. Troy Grove. BARTO ISAAC, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Mendota; born in Lebanon Co., Penn., Feb. 27, 1825 ; came to this Co. in 1847, and has lived here thirty years ; one of early settlers ; has sold corn ten cents per bushel; owns farm, 40 acres; married Miss Rebecca Miller, of Lebanon Co., Penn., in March, 1850 ; they have had four children, William, Louisa, Sarah ; lost one daughter, Adaline. Bierworth H. stone mason ; P. O. Mendota. Blain John, laborer; P. O. Mendota. BLANCHARD GEORGE E. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Mendota; born in Essex Co., Vermont, Feb. 27, 1827 ; lived in that state ten years ; went to Cleveland, Ohio ; lived in that state seventeen years ; came to this Co. in 1855; lived here 564 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY! twenty-two years; was engaged in Drug and Grocery business, Mendota; owns farm, 162 acres; held office of School Director and Path Master; married Susan E. 'Douglass, of Ohio, in 1848; she died in 1856; had two children, lost one; mar- ried Matilda Moore, of Mendota, in 1858; she died in 1864; two children; married Caroline E. Tower, of this town, in 1866; had six children, lost two. Boreman Fred, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Troy Grove; 4%. Bowers Jacob, laborer; P. O. Troy Grove. Bowers John, stone mason ; P. O. Troy Grove. Bowers Thos. laborer; P. O. Troy Grove. BKIGGS RENARON, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Mendota; born in Conn., Jan. 18, 1819; came to this Co. in 1840, and has lived here thirty-seven years; used to follow Teaming here to Chicago ; has carted wheat to LaSalle and Peru and could not sell it; has held office School Director; owns 175 acres land; married Miss Adelia Goddard, from Hartford Co., Conn., Jan. 16, 1848; she was born July 30, 1830 ; came to this Co. in 1837 ; three children, Mrs. Ellen M. Wesley, born Oct. 15, 1848; Dwight G., Aug. 1, 1853; Marcia E., Dec. 18, 1866. Bromershaukel Victor, farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O • Mendota; Z%. Brown Frank, farmer; P. O. Troy Grove. BROWX WM. Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., May 81, 1825; lived in Penn. twenty-five years and came to this state and Co. in 1850, and has lived here twenty- seven years; one of early settlers; few improvements here then; has sold corn at 16% cents per bushel, and over $1.00; owns farm, 160 acres; has held office Road Commissioner and School Director; married Pamellia F. Dsch, from Lebanon Co., Pa., Nov. 16, 1852; she died Aug. 9, 1867; they had four children, John Frank- lin, Mary, William E., and Charles G.; lost one son ; married Mrs. Lydia Lupton, from Ohio, May 31, 1870. ASTLES Alfred, farmer; P. O. Mendota. C CASHIER GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Triumph ; born in Lycoming Co., Penn., Dec. 25, 1835 ; came to Bureau Co. in 1857; lived there fourteen years; came to this Co. in 1871 ; lived here six years; has held office School Director and Constable; married Mary Palmer, of Penn., in 1861; she died Jan. 12, 1870; he has one daughter, Annie Cashner, born in Sept., 1868. CARY GEORGE WASHING- TON, Farmer; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Troy Grove, La Salle Co., June 4, 1832, and is the first white male child born in LaSalle Co., and has lived here over forty-five years, and is the oldest settler here ; there were plenty of wolves and deer here ; his mother died in 1864, his father in 1867; married Miss Fannie Hess, of Penn. ; she died in 1857 ; then married Elizabeth Kohr, of Penn., March 28, 1861 ; have two children, Charles Wash- ington Gary, Addie Cora. CASTLES HUGH SCOTT, Farm- er; Sec. 28; P. O. Mendota; born in North of Ireland, Feb. 11, 1812; came to Canada in 1832; lived there twenty-one years ; came to America in 1853, and to this Co. the same year ; lived here twenty- four years; owns farm 80 acres; holds office School Director; married Sarah Ann Morris, of Somersetshire, in April, 1838; she died Oct., 1867; ten children, six sons and four daughters; one son, William, killed in army, at Fort Donel- son. Chase S. S. harness-maker; P.O.Troy Grove. CLARK HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Mendota ; born in the North of Ire- land, Aug. 25, 1798 ; came to America in 1826 ; lived in N. Y. twenty-five years ; was merchant there fifteen years ; came to this Co. in 1852 and has lived here twenty-five years ; is now seventy-nine years old ; he married Miss Maria Hall, of Granark, Ire- land ; they have four children, James,John T., Catherine, Maria. Clark Jas. farmer; P.O. Mendota. Clark J. T. farmer; P. O. Mendota. CLARK SIMPSON, Farmer; Sec. 12 ; P. O. Mendota ; born in Grafton Co., N. H. March 12, 1806 ; lived in Boston fourteen years ; was on the Police force ; his father fought in the Revolution ; his mother received a pension during her life ; owns a small farm of 20 acres ; came to Mendota in 1852 ; lived here twenty-five years ; has held the office of Deputy Sheriff and was Constable twelve years ; married Miss Matilda E. Vickery, in 1829 ; she was born in N. H. ; have two children, Mrs. Chestina E. Chick, and Mrs. Matilda L. Johnston. Coleman P.farm; S.32; P.O. Troy Grove; 15. Combs Benj. rents farm; P. O. Mendota; %. Conley Dan, laborer; P.O. Mendota. Connoly Jno. laborer; P.O. Mendota. Connoly R., Sr. laborer; P. O. Mendota. Connoly R, Jr. laborer ; P. O. Mendota. Coss Jas. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Mendota; 4. Coss Jno. farm ; Sec. 15 ; P.O. Mendota ; 5%. Crandall O.B. farm ; S.2 ; P.O.Mendota ; 17%. Croisant Henry, farmer; P.O. Troy Grove. Croisant J., Sr. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Troy Grove ; 13%. Croisant J., Jr. farmer; P. O. Troy Grove. Croisant Wm. farmer; P. O. Troy Grove. ENER L. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Men- dota; 4%. D TROY GROVE TOWNSHIP. 565 Deutsch Jacob, wagon-maker; Troy Grove. Deveraux Wm. laborer ; P. O. Mendota. DEWHY PUItfY, Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Mendota ; born in Broome Co., NY., Sept. 10, 1811; lived there ten years; moved to Ohio; lived there twenty-two years; came to this Co. in 1832; has lived here forty-five years, and is the oldest set- tler in this part of the Co. ; when he came, there were plenty of Indians ; the floor of his house would be covered with them to sleep; plenty of wolves; no trees at all where Grove now stands ; has held offices of School Director and Commissioner of Highways ; owns over 500 acres land ; mar- ried Miss Lena Gillett, of Conn., Jan. 1, 1840; children are Hillier A. (died in army), Joseph F., Delius H., Elizabeth R., Theodore A. (died). Dorfner John, saloon-keeper; Troy Grove; 3. E DINGER H. plasterer; Troy Grove. EDWARDS WM. Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Troy Grove; born in Cambridgeshire, Eng., Nov. 6, 1832; came to this country in 1853, and to this State and Co. the same year; was in the army, Co. C, 104th I. V. I. ; was Musician in Regimental Cor- net Band ; owns 106 acres land ; has held offices of School Director and Path Master ; married Snelling, of Cambridgeshire, Eng., Aug. 8, 1853 ; three children, Mrs. Elizabeth Stotler, William R. and Frank S. ; lost one. Eich Adolph, farmer; P. O. Troy Grove. Eich M. farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Mendota; ±%. Engles Jno. farm; Sec. 9; P. 0. ; Mendota; 3. Engles Jos. farmer; Sec. 9 ; P.O. Mendota; 3. EXGUESKERCHEN HE WRY, Farmer; Sec. 5; c P. O. Mendota; born in Germany, Feb. 2, 1820; came to this coun- try in 1848, and to this Co. the same year; lived in Peru two years, and has lived in this Co. twenty-nine years; early settler; owns farm of 40 acres ; has sold corn for 10 cents a bushel ; married Sebilla Beitt- gon, in the fall of 1859 ; she was from Ger- many ; they have two children, Henry and Mary Helen ; lost one, Kathrina. Entzminger Geo. farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P.O. Troy Grove ; 5%. Everett Dr. M. L. physician ; Troy Grove. FAHLER DANIEL, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Mendota; 12. Fabler J. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Mendota; 7. FAHLER LEVI, Farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Troy Grove; born in Lebanon Co., Pa., Aug. 12, 1842; came to this State and Co. in 1849, and has lived here twenty- eight years ; came when seven years old ; owns farm of 80 acres ; holds office of School Director; married Miss Catherine Gephart, Dec. 25, 1863 ; born in Lebanon Co., Penn. ; two children, William Edgar and Martin Frank. FAHLER MOSES, Farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Troy Grove; born in Troy Grove, Jan. 26, 1853, and has lived in this Co. twenty -four years; rents farm of his father; married Miss Frank Dowling, Jan. 29, 1874 ; she was from State of New York; one child, Charlie, born Oct. 29, '76. FERGUSON JOHK, Farmer; Sec.10; P.O. Mendota ; born in Scotland,Oct.9,1832 ; came to this country in 1836, to this Co. in 1839, and has lived here thirty-nine years; is one of the oldest settlers; has lived in this town thirty-six years, except seven years spent in Australia, England, Scot- land and other places; owns farm of 160 acres ; held office of Supervisor seven yrs., Road Com. three years, and is now Town School Treas. ; his mother and sister lives with him. Firestine J. G. butcher ; Troy Grove. Foster C.F., P.M. and carpenter ; Troy Grove. FUtfFSItfN AUGUST, Farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Troy Grove ; born in Ger- many, Aug. 3, 1847 ; came to this country in 1850, and to this State and Co. same year, and has lived here twenty-seven yrs. ; two houses here, and owns farm of 80 acres; holds offices of Road Com. and School Director; married Mary Schneider, Jan. 5, 1870; she was born in this Co. Sept. 27, 1847 ; three children, Catherine, Anna and August Henry ; lost one son. Funfsinn H. farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Troy Grove; U%. GARDINER THOS. Farmer; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Ireland in 1834; came to Canada in 1847; came to the U. S. and lived in Oswego; came to this Co. in 1856; has lived here about twenty-one years ; owns over 700 acres of land, and he came here without anything, only twenty -five cents in his pocket; mar- ried Miss Minnie Crane in fall of 1874; one child, a little baby not yet christened. Gepherd Jno. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Troy Grove ; Z%. Gerlach Andrew, storekeeper ; Sec. 35 ; 8. Gift S. farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Mendota; 5. Goreham Patrick, laborer. Green B., P.O. Mendota. Gutzell Wendell, gardener; Troy Grove. ANEY J. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Troy Grove. HAPP ADOLPH, Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mendota; born in Germany, March 29, 1830; came to this country July 12, 1847; came to this Co. same year, and has lived here thirty years ; is one of the early settlers, there being but few houses here then; married Elizabeth Maubag, Oct. 16, 1858; she was born in Germany; four children, Ellen, Lizzie, Peter, Katie. H 566 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Happ H. rents farm ; P.O. Mcndota. HA1T JOBI\, Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Mendota; born in Germany, Oct. 7, 1832, and came to this country in 1847, and to this Co. same year, and has lived here thirty years ; is one of the early settlers, there being no houses around here when he came ; owns farm of 80 acres ; married Anna Knsipp, Nov. 8,1868 ; she was born in Germany, and died Feb. 6, 1877 ; four chil- dren, Charlie, Henry, John and William ; lost four. Happ P. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Mendota; 2%. • HAPP WILLIAM, JR. Farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Mendota; born in Germany, March 17, 1837; came to this country in 1847, and to this State and Co. same year, and has lived here thirty years ; one of the early settlers; holds office of School Director ; owns farm of 1083^ acres ; mar- ried Miss Kathrina Sundtrkef, Oct. 25, 18G4; she was born in Germany; six chil- dren, Lizzie, Eva, Mary, William, Annie and Edward. HappW., Sr. farm; S.19; P.O. Mendota; 15. Hayman P. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Mendota. HEOIAJf PETER, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Mendota; born in this Co. in Nov., 1848, and has lived in this town and Co. twenty-seven years; among the first native born persons here ; owns farm of 60 acres ; his brother Matthew lives on farm with him ; born in 1856 ; his brother Philip lives in Amboy, Lee Co., 111. HESS ABRAM, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Lebanon Co., Pa., March 19, 1837; lived in State ten years, and came to this Co. in 1847, and lias lived here thirty years; one of the early settlers; has sold corn tor sixteen cents per bushel ; holds office of School Director; owns 200 acres land; married Miss Sarah J. Foulk, May 13, 1862; she was born in Perry Co., Pa., Sept. 16, 1843; five children, Willie E., Harvey J., Alice A., Susie L. and Sadie M. HESSEXBERGER EEIAS W. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Schuylkill Co., Penn., June 28, 1855; lived in that State eighteen years; came to this Co. in 1873 ; his mother and sister live with him ; rents farm of G. F. Huck. HICKOK HORACE D. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Troy Grove; born at Bai- ley's Point, La Salle Co., Oct. 5, 1834 ; he has lived in this Co. forty-three years; came to this town in 1836 ; one of the early settlers; only a few shanties here then; has held office of Town Collector; was Assessor for three years ; has been School Trustee; held office of Justice of Peace a long time; owns a farm of 80 acres; married Miss Martha Edwards, of England, February 5, 1866; they have one child, William J. Hickok, born Dec. 29, 1875 ; Lorenzo Hickok, his brother, was born Nov. 3, 1832, in Broom Co., N. Y. ; came to this Co. in 1834 ; has lived here forty-three years ; one of the few old settlers now living; was in Government employ during the war, and also on the Western Plains in the Indian War; James B. Hickok, or "Wild Bill," the famous and noted scout and hunter, brother of the above, was born in the village of Homer, this town, May 27, 1837; he had great taste and desire for border life ; he was with Gen. Jim Lane during the Kansas War ; he was in the army during the war ; was Brigade Wagon Master, and one of the bravest and most daring Scouts in the Union army, as his many wonderful es- capes will testify; he killed the noted guerilla McCandless and two of his band, who were trying to capture him ; he was the best pistol shot in this country; he was assassinated at Deadwood, Aug. 2, 1875. Hickok L. B. farmer and Supervisor ; S. 27 ; P.O. Troy Grove; 2. HOCHSTATTER THEODORE, Farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Troy Grove ; born in Prussia, Aug. 24, 1821 ; came to this country in August, 1846, and has lived in this Co. thirty-one years ; one of the early settlers ; only a few houses here then ; has bought corn for 12%c a bushel, and sold it for 15c ; owns 500 acres land; has held office of School Director twenty-four years, and Road Commissioner three years; married Christine Kratz, Nov. 6, 1847 ; she was born in Prussia ; four chil- dren, John, William, Helen, and Peter; lost four children. HOCHSTATTER WIEEIAM, Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Troy Grove; born in this town and Co., Sept. 29, 1853 ; has lived in this town twenty-four years, his father being one of the oldest settlers ; he rents his father's farm ; married Miss Eva Longeroth, Oct. 26, 1875 ; she was born in Troy Grove, this Co; have one child, Mary Christina, born Aug. 11, 1876. Hoffman Herman, farm ; P. O. Troy Grove. Hoffman J. R. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Troy Grove; %%. HOLCOMB KEESON, Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Mendota; born in Lorain Co., Ohio, March 14, 1835; came to this State and Co. when two years old, and has lived here forty years ; one of the old settlers ; not a building on the prairie at that time; has sold corn at 10c a bushel, and wheat at 33c, three bushels for $1 ; his father is now living. Holeston Wm. farm; S.18; P.O. Mendota; 5. 1 1 OSS WIIJLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Prussia, March 24,1816; came to this country in 1845; came to this Co. the same year, and has lived here thirty-two years; one of the early settlers ; he has sold corn at 10c a TKOY GROVE TOWNSHIP. 567 bushel ; he bought a steer weighing 700 lbs. for $7 ; owns farm of 80 acres ; has held office of School Director; married Elizabeth Pellicolan, in February, 1850; she died April 19, 1870 ; has six children, Theodore, Adolph, William, Charlie, John, and Mena. Houtz W.G. physician; P.O. Troy Grove; 30. HUCK CHAS. FRED. Farmer; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Troy Grove ; born in Ham- ilton Co., Ohio, Sept. 16, 1854 ; lived there six years ; lived in Indiana and Wiscon- sin four years ; came to this State and Co. in 1864 ; "lived here thirteen years ; rents farm of his father ; married Rebecca Lab- man, Jan. 19, 1875; she was from Lima, Ohio; have two children, Clarence Har- rison and Rufus Ephraim. Hybrook G. rents farm; P. O. Mendota. Hyder Jno. rents farm; P.O. Troy Grove; %. JACKSON JOHN, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Troy Grove; 4. Jacoby David, Sr. farm; S. 10; P. O. Men- dota; 9%. Jacoby David, Jr., farmer; P. O. Mendota. KAMPF FERDINAND, Farmer; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Mendota ; born in Prus- sia, Nov. 1, 1838; came to this country in 1847 ; came to this towu and Co. in June of the same year ; has lived here over thirty years; owns farm of 120 acres; holds office of School Director ; married Maggie Waldorf, of Germany, Dec. 16, 1862; five children, Katie, Maggie, Ame- lia, Emma, and Ferdinand. Keef Ed. laborer ; P. O. Mendota. Kemfelter Gideon, farm; P. O. Troy Grove. Kidd Jas. (No. 1.) farm; Sec. 25; P. O. Troy Grove. Kidd Jas. (No. 2.) Sec. 34; moved to Men- dota; 5. KIDD JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O.Troy Grove; born in England, April 13, 1820; came to this country in June, 1845; lived in Chicago and Ohio; came to this Co. in 1846, and has lived here thirty-one years ; one of the early settlers ; owns 160 acres land; married Mrs. Eliza- beth Edgecomb, in 1850 ; she was born in England, and came to this country in in- fancy; have had four children, Thomas, William, Benjamin, and John. Kimpel Wm. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O.Troy Grove; 5. Kiersteatter Fred, farm; Sec. 25; P. O. Troy Grove; 4. KIERSTEATTER HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Montour Co., Penn., May 6, 1854 ; lived in state of Penn. nineteen years ; came to this state and Co. 1873; lived in town of Ophir one year; his father and mother and sisters are living in this Co. Kister Sebastian, farmer; P. O. Mendota. Kitsader Jno. rents farm ; P. O. Mendota. Kline John, saloon keeper ; P. O. Mendota. Klinefelter C. farmer; P. O. Troy Grove. Klinefelter Chris, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Troy Grove; 9%. Klinefelter David, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Troy Grove ; 5. KLIJfEFELTER GIDEON, Farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Troy Grove ; born in this Co. June 20, 1852; he has lived in this town twenty-five years, his parents being early settlers; married Susannah Jane Nash, Feb. 24, 1876; she was from Wayne, DuPage Co., Illinois. Klinefelter Jacob, farmer ; Sec. 23; P. O. Troy Grove ; 10%. Klinefelter John, farmer; P. O. Troy Grove. KLINEFELTER JOSIAH, Farm- er; Sec. 15; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Lebanon Co., Penn., Feb. 2, 1844; came to this Co. and state in 1849, and has lived here twenty-eight years ; Deacon in Church of God; owns farm 80 acres; married Miss Hattie E. Reeme, Aug. 6, 1865 ; she was from state of Penn. ; have three chil- dren, Addie Cora, Maggie A., Forney Allen. Klinefelter Nathan, farmer; P.O.Troy Grove. Klinefelter Peter, farmer; P. O. Troy Grove. Kobleman Frank, farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Mendota. Kobleman F. farm ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Mendota; 4. Kobleman H. farm ; S.7 ; P. O. Mendota ; 4%. Kobleman W. farm ; S.19 ; P.O.Troy Grove ; 5. Kratz Peter, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Troy Grove; 10%. Krause C. general mdse ; Troy Grove ; 14. Krause Ernest, clerk, Troy Grove. KREISER AMOS, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Troy Grove ; born in this town, Sept. 13, 1850, and has lived in this Co. twenty- seven years ; holds office School Director ; his father and mother came here in 1849, they are both dead, and he is Adminis- trator of the estate, 200 acres land ; mar- ried Josephine Billow, in Nov. 1873 ; she was born in Cumberland Co., Penn. ; they have one child, Samuel Kreiser, born July, 1875. Kreiser D. farm ; S. 34 ; P.O. Troy Grove ; 18. KREISER MI VI, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Troy Grove ; born in this town, July 21, 1853, and has lived in this Co. twenty- four years. Peter Kreiser, born in this town, Dec. 15, 1854, and has lived in this Co. twenty-three years ; they both live on' home place; Joseph Kreiser lives with them ; their parents were old settlers and are now dead, leaving an estate of 200 acres. Kreiser P. farm ; S.23 ; P.O. Troy Grove ; 3%. 568 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY! Kunder J. A. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O.Troy Grove; 4%. Kutenbaugh Frank, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Mendota; 4^. LAMPSON B. O. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Troy Grove ; 1%. Laferty James, laborer; P. O. Mendota. Lamps M. farm ; Sec. 32 ; P.O. Troy Grove ; 5. EAND ADOLPH, Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O.- Mendota; born in Prussia, May 9, 1847, and came to this country, Aug. 15, 1819; came to Peru, this Co., and lived there five years; lived in Minnesota two years; lived in Iowa nine years; rents farm 80 acres ; married Maggie Ich, Aug. 24, 1869; she was born in Prussia, Aug. 27, 1847 ; they have four children, Annie, Anton, Peter Joseph, Mary Catherine. Land A. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Troy Grove. Land F. rents farm ; P. O, Troy Grove. Lentz Philip, rents_farm ; P. O. Mendota.. Lewis Jos. laborer; P. O. Troy Grove. Lindemire H. rents farm ; P.O. Troy Grove ; McCLAREN JAS. laborer; P. O. Troy Grove. McDaniel Dan. laborer; P. O. Troy Grove. McDonald J. farm ; S. 31 ; P. O. Troy Grove. McDonald Pat. farmer; P. O. Troy Grove. McDOWELL A. C. Farmer; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Cleveland, O., July 10, 1854; came to this State when three years old, in 1857, and has lived here twenty years; married Miss Cornelia J. Andrews, Feb. 28, 1877 ; she was born in this town and county ; she owns farm of 80 acres. McDowell N.farni; Sec.35; P.O. Troy Grove. McGinnis J. rents farm; P. O. Mendota. McKey W.A. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Mendota. HcREY WM. J. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Mendota; born in Candor, Tioga Co., N. Y., June 11, 1833; came to La- moille, Bureau Co., May 4, 1852 ; was in mercantile business ; removed to this Co. in 1865 ; is engaged in Farming and rais- ing Fine Stock; owns farm of 200 acres; holds office of School Director; married Miss Victoria Kendall, daughter of Dr. John Kendall, one of the earliest settlers of Bureau Co., Feb. 17, 1856 ; five children, Stella, William Milroy, Fanny Reeve, Mary Alice; Alexander W. ; lost one daughter. McLaughlin E. C. laborer; P.O.Troy Grove; *%• »c EAITGHEIX SIEVESTES, Farmer: Sec. 35; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Troy Grove, LaSalle Co., July 25, 1844; has lived in this town and count}' thirty- three years, and is among the early, native born settlers in this town ; has held office of Road Master ; owns farm of 40 acres ; was in army, in 132d I. V. I., Co. A, 100 days' service ; was prevented by physical disability from serving through the war ; married Miss Emma Maria Smith, March 18, 1871; she was born in Wilkesbarre, Penn., March 18, 1848. McMan Jas. laborer. McPherson J. farm ; S.25; P.O. Troy Grove; Maloney R. farm ; S. 35 ; P.O.Troy Grove; 4. MATTES ANDREW, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mendota; bora in Germany, Feb. 28, 1837 ; came to this country May 16, 1861, and to this Co. same year; when he came he had nothing at all ; owns farm of 178 acres; married "Julia Shultz, Feb. 9, 1864; she was from Peru, this Co.; they have seven children, Mary, Barney, Lizzie, Annie, Agnes, Katie, Matthias. Mehl L. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Troy Grove. Meinhard F. farm; Sec.35; P.O. Troy Grove. MEFXHARD M. Troy Grove Water Mills; Sec. 35; born in Prussia, Dec. 15, 1808; came to America Dec. 15, 1853; came to this Co. in 1854; has lived here twenty-three years; carried on Milling business fifteen years; owns 155 acres land ; married Mary Margaret Thielman, from Prussia, in 1831 ; she died in 1872 ; six children, Jacob, Henry, Fred, Adolf, Eberhart ; one son died in army ; one son killed in Ottawa, Fred Meinhard, Troy Grove Mills, was born in Prussia, in 1840; came here in 1853; married Amelia Yitt, of Missouri, in 1868 ; have two children, Henry and Rudolf. MIEEER HEXRY, with Krause, Store-keeper ; Trov Grove ; born in Schuyl- kill Co., Penn., Feb. 12, 1838 ; lived in that State twenty years, and came to this town and Co. in 1858; lived here eighteen years; was in army, in 64th I. V. I. ; was in a number of battles; has held office of School Director ; owns house and lot ; mar- ried Miss Louisa Eckert on Christmas day, 1859; she was from Berks Co., Penn; they have one child, William Henry, born April 19, 1860. Miller Lewis, rents farm ; P. O. Troy Grove. MITTEN JOHN H. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Essex Co., N. J., Aug. 11, 1849 ; lived there about twen- ty years ; "lived in Ohio ; came to this State in 1860; rents farm of D. S. Ransbarger; was in the army, in 12th I. V. I. ; married Miss Almira B. Ransbarger in Sept., 1862 ; she was born in this town and county; have five children, three daughters and two sons. Mitten H. rents farm ; P. O. Troy Grove. Moyer Lewis, rents farm; P. O. Mendota. MOYER MORGAN, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Mendota; born in Schuylkill Co., Penn., April 30, 1845 ; was on the Dela- tf>?ftS— / s3^s£^ FARM RIDGE TOWNSHIP TROY GROVE TOWNSHIP. 571 ware & Raritan Canal six years ; came to this Co. in 1865, and has lived here twelve years; married Rosa Hessenberger, from Schuylkill Co., Penn., in 1867 ; they have four children, Katie, Minnie, Ida, Georgie. Mundie Jno. farm ; S. 10; P. O. Mendota; 11. Murphey P. farm ; S. 31 ; P.O.Troy Grove ;4}£. Murphy Thos. rents farm ; P. O. Troy Grove. MYERS URIAS, Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Troy Grove ; born in Perry Co., Pa., Dec. 28, 1840; lived in that State ten years ; came to this Co. in 1850; has lived here twenty-seven years ; owns farm of 80 acres ; has held offices of Constable, School Trustee, and Town Collector; married Miss Alvina Gephart, Jan. 2, 1862; she was from Lebanon Co., Penn. ; have six children, Emma Jane, John Henry, Char- lie Allen, Nora Jane, Katie, Edna. NEITSCHER JOHN, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O.Troy Grove; 4. New Nich. rents farm ; P.O. Troy Grove ; %■ o LDS JEREMIAH, farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Mendota ; b%. P ANTON BENJ. miller; P. O. Troy Grove. Pearl D. A. laborer; P. O. Mendota. Peters Jas. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Troy Grove ; 3%. PITSTICK HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Mendota; born in Germany, Aug. 27, 1842 ; came to this country spring of 1847 ; came to this Co. same year, and has lived here thirty years ; one of the early settlers; plenty wolves howling around their house nights; owns farm of 81}^ acres ; has held office of School Director ; married Ann Littershite, from Germany, June 21, 1862; she came to this country when eight years old ; six children, Ann G., Lizzie, Frank, John, Willie, Ella; lost one daughter, Mary. Porterfield Jas. farmer; P. O. Mendota. PORTERFIELD RORERT, Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Mendota; born in Armstrong Co., Pa., Feb. 13, 1827 ; lived in that State twenty-seven years, and in Michigan three years ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; has lived here twenty years ; owns farm of 158 acres ; has sold corn at 12^2 cents per bushel ; has held office of School Director ; married Miss Mary Jane Dickey, of Armstrong Co., Pa., Nov. 30, 1852; they have four children, Sarah Jane, James D., Mary E., Robert E. ; lost one son, Marshall K. Porterfield. Porthoff Theo. rents farm ; P. O. Mendota; 1. i^vUANDAL FRED, laborer. RANSBARGER GEO. rents farm ; P. O. Troy Grove; 1. 33 RANSBARGER DAVID S. Re- tired Farmer; Homer; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Butler Co., Ohio, May 6, 1808; lived in Ohio and Indiana twenty-two years, and came to this State Oct. 14, 1830; came to this Co. 1833, and has lived here forty-two years, and in this State forty-seven years ; one of the few early settlers now living, who were here then ; has sold oats at 10 cents per bushel ; bought corn at 10 cents per bushel, and sold it for $1.25 per bushel ; owns farm of 147 acres ; married Miss Rebecca Evans, March 6, 1834 ; she was born in Licking Co., Ohio, April 1, 1815 ; have had five children, Mrs. Emily E. Gibberson, Mrs. Sarah M. Zorn, George W., Mrs. Almira B. Mitten; lost one daughter. Ray M. F. farm; S. 12; P. O. Mendota; 9%. Ready Henry, teamster ; P. O. Troy Grove. Rick A. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Mendota; 17. Rick P. farm ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Troy Grove ; 18. Reed F. O. teamster; P. O. Troy Grove. Reed Wm. H. laborer ; P. O. Troy Grove. Reeder David, laborer. Roach J. M. laborer ; P. O. Troy Grove. ROETZEL. WIL.L.IAM, Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Mendota; born in Peru, La- Salle Co., March 15, 1854; he lived there 1J^ years, and removed to Minnesota; re- turned to Mendota, and has lived here 24 years; rents his father's farm; married Ragena Schoennschoefer, May 17, 1876; she was born in Germany ; they have one child, Augusta, born December 23, 1876. Rootstill G. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Mendota. SALYARDS M. L. laborer; P. O. Troy Grove. Scheidenhelm C. rents farm ; P. O. Mendota. Scheidenhelm J. rents farm ; P. O. Mendota. Scheidenhelm L. farm; S. 3; P. O. Mendota. Schemph C. wks. in stone quarry ; P.O. Troy Grove. SCHNEIDER JOHN. Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Troy Grove; born in town of Troy Grove, Aug. 27, 1852; he has lived in this town and Co. twenty-five years ; owns farm of 80 acres; married Miss Catherine Funfsinn, Feb. 1, 1874; she was born in this town and Co.; have two children, Henry and John Peter. Schmitz J. rents farm ; P.O. Troy Grove. Schutz Henry, rents farm ; P. O. Mendota. Schutz John, rents farm ; P. O. Mendota. Setchel H. farm; Sec. 2; P. O. Mendota; 10. Setchel M. rents farm; P. O. Mendota. Setchel Marion,rents farm ; P.O.Mendota ;%. Short A. J. shoemaker ; Troy Grove. Short Jacob, shoemaker; Troy Grove. Short S. blacksmith ; Troy Grove. Simpson Frank, laborer; P. O. Troy Grove. 5T2 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY! Simpson W.farm ; S.35 ; P.O.Troy Grove ; 3%. Simpson Wm. M. carpenter; Troy Grove. Skeffington D. farm ; Sec. 29 ; P.O. Dimmick. SKEFFINGTON MICHAEL.. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Mendota; born in Canada, in 1842 ; lived there twenty years ; came to Bureau Co., this State, in 1862 ; lived there until the fall of 1865 ; went to Minnesota ; went to Montana in 1866 ; was there until 1872, mining ; came to LaSalle Co. and has lived here over four years ; owns fine farm of 255 acres. Skiles Jas. laborer ; P. O. Troy Grove. Smith A. farm ; S. 33 ; P. O. Troy Grove ; 4. Smith A. H. farm ; Sec.35 ; P. O. Troy Grove. SMITH HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Troy Grove ; born in Columbia Co., Penn., April 1, 1822; lived in that State thirty years; came to Dixon, Lee Co., and lived there six years ; came to this Co. in 1859 ; was Bridge Builder for 111. Central R. R. six years ; owns farm of 100 acres ; held office of Road Commissioner six years ; the first iron bridge in this town was built under his supervision ; married Sarah Ann McBride, in Sept., 1848; she was from Columbia Co., Penn.; have two children, Mrs. Emma E. McLaughlin and Mrs. Effie Ann Ransbarger ; lost one son. Smith John, rents farm; P. O. Mendota. Smith P. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Troy Grove. Snyder A. farm; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Mendota; 4%. Snyder J. farm; S. 30; P. O.Troy Grove; 4. Sondgeroth C.farm ;S.17 ;P.O.Troy Grove ; 32. Sondgeroth H. farm ; S. 9 ; P. O. Mendota ; 7. Sondgeroth Peter, farmer; P. O. Mendota. Spitler A. rents farm ; P. O. Troy Grove. SPITTLER ■ JACOR, Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Troy Grove; born in Troy Grove, LaSalle Co., May 21, 1849 ; has lived in this town and Co. twenty-eight years, his parents being old settlers ; he farms the home place of 100 acres ; married Miss Ellen Collins, Jvdy 3, 1877; she was born in Dodge Co., Wis., July 9, 1857, and came to this State in 1872. Stephenson J. blacksmith ; Troy Grove ; 3. T RAGER E. H. laborer; Troy Grove. Taylor Wm. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Troy Grove; 2%. THELO CHARLES, Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Prussia, July Jl, 1828; came to this country in 1848, and to this Co. same year; lived here twenty-nine years; was in army, 55th Illinois Infantry, Co. I. ; was wounded by cannon ball May 22, 1863, in 2d charge on Vicksburg ; also wounded at Shiloh ; owns 300 acres land; married Ellen Kaemerer, July 26, 1852; she was born in Prussia, July 8, 1828 ; they have ten children, John, Charles, Henry, Frank, William, Fred, Caroline, Sophia, Anna, Rebecca. Thompson Theo. laborer; P. O. Troy Grove. Thurston A. J. farm; S.4; P. O. Mendota; 7. Thurston Welcome, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O Mendota; 6%. Tower A. C. farm ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Mendota ; 16. Tower Chas. farmer; P. O. Mendota. Trimpler Chris, farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Troy Grove; 3. Turner N. C. farm; Sec. 2; P. O. Mendota; 1. Tweed Wm. farm ; S.34; P.O.Troy Grove ; 12. WAHL JNO. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Troy Grove. WALDORF MARGARET, Widow; Sec. 9; P. O. Mendota; born in Germany, Oct. 17, 1817; came to this country in 1853, and to this Co. same year; has lived on this place twenty-one years; married Philip Wal- dorf, March 18, 1844; he was born in Germany, 1813; she has six children, Maggie, Katie, Lewis, Philip, William, Peter. Philip Waldorf was born in Ger- many, Aug. 5, 1850 ; came to this Co. in 1853: married Amelia Meisenbach, Feb. 26, 1874; she was born in St. Louis, Jan. 24, 1853 ; they have one child, Lewis Wal- dorf, born Feb. 24, 1876. Waldoff P. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Mendota ; 3. WALZER WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Peru, LaSalle Co., May 18, 1853; he lived in Peru seventeen years, and has lived in this Co. twenty-four years; rents farm of his father ; he married Barbara Devora, March 26, 1877; she was born in Germany and came to this country when 1% years old. Warner J. laborer. Watson J. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Mendota; 20. Weber J. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Troy Grove. WEBSTER CHAS. C. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Mendota; born in Hartford Co., Conn., Feb. 3, 1806; came to this Co. in 1834, and has lived here forty-three years ; one of oldest settlers; plenty of Indians here when he came; has sold corn for 12J/£ cents per bushel; owns farm 203 acres; married Miss Ann Worsley, of Washington, D. O, in 1829; she died in 1875 ; has six children, four sons and two daughters ; lost three children. Webster Jose, iarmer; P. O. Mendota. WHALEN ANDREW, Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Troy Grove; born in Ire- land, Aug. 1, 1828; came to this country in 1832; lived in New York four years, then lived in Penn. eight years ; came to this Co. in 1844, and has lived here over thirty-three years; one of early settlers; has sold corn for ten cents per bushel, store pay; owns farm 160 acres; has held office of Road Commissioner and School TEOT GROVE TOWNSHIP. 573 Director for number of years; married Mary Pantenburg, May 17, 1857 ; she was from Prussia; six children, John, Mar- garet, Gertrude, Mary, Andrew, Michael ; lost one daughter, Catherine. Wigant S. rents farm ; P. O. Troy Grove ; 1%. Wilkins J. E. laborer. Williams S. farm; S.24; P.O.Troy Grove; 4. WILLS GEORGE E. Farmer; Sec. 4 ; P. O. Mendota ; born in Detroit, March 22, 1836 ; he lived in Mich, fifteen years, also lived in Penn. ; came to this Co. in 1856, and has lived here twenty-one years ; owns 240 acres land; has held office of Town Assessor; married Miss Mary Bunker, of Jackson Co., Mich., Sept. 20, 1864; she was born Jan. 30, 1842, and she died Feb. 8, 1877; have five children, Jennie M., born June 19, 1865 ; James S., Oct. 16, 1866; George A., Jan. 13, 1870; Oscar, Oct. 25, 1871 ; Edgar B., June 16, 1873. WILLSHAY r WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Troy Grove ; born in Prus- sia, in Dec, 1846, and came to this country in 1848, in Oct.; came to this Co. same year, and has lived here twenty-nine years ; only few improvements then ; has farm 80 acres; married Miss Mary Drummer, May 22, 1876 ; she was born in Bureau Co., this state ; have one child, little girl, Caroline Willshay, born April 3, 1877. Wixom C. S. farm; S. 11; P. O.Mendota; 10. Wixom J. A. farm ; S. 34; P. O. Troy Grove. WORSLEY MRS. CAROLINE M. Widow; Sec. 13; P. O. Triumph; born in Broome Co., N. Y., June 13, 1813 ; came to this Co. in 1832 with her brother, Pliny Dewey, and has lived here over forty-five years, they being oldest settlers in this part Co.; she married Frederick W. Worsley, March 1, 1830 ; he was born District of Columbia, Dec. 28, 1806; he died May 3, 1847 ; have six children, Mrs. Susan D. Eastman, Mrs. Harriet M. Par sons, Miss Julia R. Worsley, Miss Annis J. Worsley, William H. Worsley, Leonidas J. Worsley ; lost one daughter, Bertha J. Worsley. Worsley Fred,rents farm ; P.O. Mendota; 1%. Worsley J.T. farm; S.22; P. O. Mendota; 12. Worsley J. L. farmer; P. O. Mendota; 3. WORSLEY WM. G. Farmer ; Sec. 10 ; 10; P.O. Mendota; born in Washington,D. O, Jan. 4, 1817; went to Ohio, and lived there fifteen years; came to this Co. in 1834 and has lived here forty-three years; one of the oldest settlers now living here ; has carted grain to Chicago, and sold wheat at 42 cents a bushel, sold corn at 10 cents a bushel, pork at 75 cents to $1.25 per 100 ft>s, store pay; was member of First Board of Supervisors of LaSalle Co. ; was Road Commissioner and School Direc- tor ; owns farm of 80 acres ; married Louisa M. Cooper, of Franklin Grove, Lee Co., Nov. 12, 1844; three children, Katie A., Henry H. and Lyle Don. OST FRED, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Troy Grove. Y ZIMMERMAN D. J. farmer; P. O. Men- dota. Zimmerman J. farm ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Mendota ; ZOLPER HENRY, Stone Mason; Sec. 9 ; Mendota ; born in Prussia, Feb. 7, 1830; came to this country May 1, 1852; came to this Co. same year ; lived in Peru fifteen years ; has lived in this Co. twenty- five years; helped build the first house in Mendota ; owns farm of 35 acres ; married Eva Treker, July 4, 1855 ; she was born in Prussia, and came to America in 1852; died July 24, 1864; four children, Henry, Katie, Lizzie and Peter Joseph ; lost one daughter, Josephine. Zorn Chas. restaurant ; Troy Grove. FARM RIDGE TOWNSHIP. A CHER REV. HENRY, Lutheran min- ister ; P.O. Ottawa. ANDERSON WM. €. Blacksmith; Grand Ridge; born in Green Co., Pa., March 18, 1842 ; came to this State in 1852, and to the Co. in 1854; owns shop and engine, value at $2,000 ; his father, Samuel Anderson, died in Green Co., Pa., July, 1846; his mother lives with him. Antram Cyrus, farmer; P.O. Grand Ridge. Antram Eugene, farmer ; P.O. Grand Ridge. B Antram R.M. farm ; S.14 ; P.O.Grand Ridge ;3. Antram S. farm ; S. 22 ; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 7. AKER MARTIN, laborer; P. O. Grand Ridge. RALDWIN HON. ELMER, Farm- er and Historian of early settlers ; P.O. Farm Ridge ; born in Litchfield Co., Conn., March 8, 1806 ; came to this Co. in May, 1835; Republican; Protestant; 520 acres, value $30,000; has resided on the same 574 LA SALLE COUNTY DIBECTOBY: place forty-one years; has been closely l identified with all improvements and in- terests of the Tp. and Co. for more than forty years ; was the first Co. Supervisor of Farm Ridge Tp. ; served six years, and during that time was Chairman of the Board for two years ; was elected Member of 111. House of Representatives in 1857, for two years, and again to the same office and for the same time in 1867 ; in 1872 he was elected to the State Senate from La Salle Co. for two years; was for many years a member of the State Board of Charities, and Chairman of that Board for five years; in 1831 he married Miss Ada- line Benson, of New Milford, Conn. ; she died in 1837; married the second time, Miss Adaline O. Field, of West Brookfield, Mass., in 1838, who still lives ; three chil- dren living, Mary A., now Mrs. Williams, wife of Hon. R. Williams, Superintendent of Public Schools in LaSalle Co., Susan O. and N. Orlando. Baldwin NO. farmer; P.O. Farm Ridge; %. Ball J.H. farm; S. 14; P.O. Grand Ridge; 5. Beck D. farm; S. 22; P.O. Grand Ridge; 12. Belford W. farm; S.19; P.O. Farm Ridge ; 10. Bender David, farmer ; Sec.6 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 5. Bender J. farm ; S. 26 ; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 5. Bender Milton, farmer; P.O. Grand Ridge. Black I. M. renter; P.O. Ottawa; %. BLACK W1I. A. Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Ottawa; born in Preble Co., Ohio, July 19, 1828; came to this Co. in Sept., 1856; Democrat; Lutheran; 159% acres land, value $75 per acre; married Miss Amanda M. Gruber in 1850 ; she was born in Preble Co., O. ; eight children, seven sons and one daughter. Bradberry W., R. R. agt. C. B. & Q. ; Grand Ridge. Bradford Wm. painter ; Grand Ridge. Brady James, renter ; P.O. Grand Ridge. Boyd Charles, student ; P.O. Grand Ridge. BOYD JOSEPH, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sees. 23 and 24; P. O. Grand Ridge; born in Fayette Co., Pa., Sept. 17, 1818; came to this Co. in April, 1855; Democrat; Presbyterian; 350 acres, value $25,250; married'Miss Elvira A. McMil- lan, Oct. 13, 1842 ; she was born in Adams Co., Pa., and died Feb. 9, 1877 ; seven chil- dren, William McMillan Boyd, M.D.,died in Chicago, April 2o, 1876; Robert D., student atRush Medical College, Chicago; Thomas, student at Presb. Theological Seminary at Chicairo; Mary J., now Mrs. C. N. Harford ; Charles W. and Harry R. ; was original proprietor of the village of Grand Ridge. Boyd Jos., Jr. farmer ; P.O. Grand Ridge. Boyd J. P. renter; P.O. Grand Ridge. Burnett T. J. farmer; P.O. Grand Ridge. Bute B. F. farm; Sec. 24; P.O. Grand Ridge. Bute Espey, renter; P.O. Grand Ridge. Bute J. farm ; Sec. 25 ; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 10. Bute John, Sr., renter; P.O. Grand Ridge. Bute John, Jr., renter; P.O. Grand Ridge. Bute Joseph, butcher ; P.O. Grand Ridge. CABTER JUEIIJS J. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sees. 28 and 34; P. O. Grand Ridge ; born in Wayne Co., N.Y., Feb. 10, 1841 ; came to this Co. in Sept., 1845; Protestant; 320 acres, value $19,200; married Mary A. Rees, Feb. 12, 1862 ; she was born in Ky., Sept. 7, 1843 ; four chil- dren, Laura A., Melvin E., Ora E., and Josephine, all living. CABTEB CHARLES, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sees. 26 and 35 ; P.O. Grand Ridge ; born in Wayne Co., NY., Dec. 23, 1837 ; came to this Co. with his parents in Sept., 1846; Democrat; Protestant; owns 280 acres land in Will Co., 111., value $15,- 850; married Caroline Helm in Jan., 1863; she was born in Brown Co., O., in 1839 ; one daughter, Nettie ; married again, to Miss Lizzie Tole, June 10, 1867; three children, Lilly May, Clara Belle and Chas. Evert ; Asa Carter, his father, was born in Washington Co., N.Y., March 3, 1811; died June 6, 1874. Casey N. farm; S. 25; P.O. Grand Ridge; 7. Casey T. farm ; S. 25 ; P. O. Grand Ridge; 5. Casev Wm. merchant and stock dealer; Grand Ridge ; 10. Clancy J. farm; S.21 ; P.O. Grand Ridge; 10. COEES EGBERT, Grain Buyer; Grand Ridge ; born Sandusky Co., Ohio, Aug. 8, 183o ; came to this State in 1859 ; owns 100 acres land in Fall River, value $6,000 ; elevator, $5,000 ; residence, $2,500 ; 160 acres in Bureau, $2,000; is Com. of Highways and School Director of village of Grand Ridge ; wife was Elizabeth Jack- son, born in Chester Co., Pa., married Feb., 1868, at Farm Ridge ; two children, Lucy and Lilian ; bought the first grain at the station of Grand Ridge, put up the first scales and built the first elevator in 1872, in which business he has continued ever since. Colton E. J. laborer; Grand Ridge. Core A. S. druggist; Grand Ridge. Core E. farm ; Sec. 14 ; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 10. Core J. dry goods m'ch't ; Grand Ridge ; %. Crawford G. renter and cropper; P. O. Farm Ridge. Crawford Geo. T. farmer; P.O. Farm Ridge. CRAWFORD JAMES, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sees. 20, 26 and 30; P. O. Farm Ridge ; born in Ireland, Nov. 6, 1822 came to this country and Co. in 1850 Independent; 300 acres, value $12,000 married Miss Jane Spencer in 1847 ; nine children living. CRUMRINE DAVID, Farmer and Stock Raiser ;T.O. Grand Ridge; bornfcin FARM KIDGE TOWNSHIP. 575 Washington Co., Pa., March 8, 1822 ; came to this Co. in 1854; Democrat; Lutheran; 320 acres, value $25,600, married Miss Susanna Pounclstone in March, 1850 ; she was bom in Fayette Co., Pa. ; four chil- dren living, two sons and two daughters, Barba Ann, William R., George C. and Lizzie. Croker Jno. rents farm ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Crowl Geo. A. school teacher; P. O.Grand Ridge. Curry M. B. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. DEARTH ALFRED, rents farm ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Dearth Allen, clerk ; P. O. Grand Ridge. DiffenbaugU A. rents farm; P. O. Grand Ridge. Diehl Alfred, farmer ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Ottawa ; 6. DOMINY NATHANIEL, Retired Farmer ; Grand Ridge ; born in Plattsburg, N. Y., July 8, 1807 ; came to this Co. June 3, 1836; Republican; Presbyterian; owns house and lot, value $800; personal $2,600; his father is now living in Serena Tp.,this Co., at advanced age of 91 years; mother died in 1874, aged 88 years ; mar- ried Philinda Finch, Nov. 2, 1828, who was born in Vermont, Jan. 8, 1808, raised in Clinton Co., N. Y. ; nine children, of whom only three are living, Cyrenius Dominy, Attorney, Streator, 111. ; Lafayette and Ezra N. Dominy, farmers, both living near Hastings, Neb.; has held office of Township Trustee for many years, and Elder in Presbyterian Church for 35 years. Doolittle Jesse, laborer; P. O. Grand Ridge. Doty F. H. laborer; P. O. Grand Ridge. Dunawy J. N. farm; S. 2; P. O. Ottawa; 10. ECKERT AUGUST, farmer; Sec. 8: P. O. Grand Ridge ; 10. Eells Mark, rents farm ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Eggart C. farm; S. 16; P.O. Grand Ridge; 8. Elder S. S. physician ; Farm Ridge ; 1. Ellsworth Anson, blacksmith ; Grand Ridge. Ellsworth Chas. E. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P.O.Grand Ridge ; 10. Essick Eli, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 18. Essick Jno. farmer ; P. O. Grand Ridge. EWING W. H. Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Grand Ridge; born in Fayette Co., Pa., April 15, 1837 ; came to this Co. in March, 1859 ; Republican ; Presbyterian ; owns 140 acres, valued at $9,200; has held the office of Highway Overseer; is now Justice of the Peace ; married Elizabeth Boyd, Nov. 4, 1862, from Pa. ; one daughter, M. Helen. FARRELL ROGERS, laborer; Grand Ridge. Fielding V. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Grand Ridge; 2%. Finley Evans, farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Grand Ridge; 10. Finley J. G. farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 8. Fisher H. farm ; S. 13 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Fogle A. J. farmer; Sec. 11; P.O.Grand Ridge; 4. Fogle Jno. farmer ; P. O. Grand Ridge. EOGLER LEWIS, Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Grand Ridge ; born in Pickering Co., Ohio, March 16, 1849 ; came to this Co. in . 1869; Democrat; Methodist; owns 126 acres, value $7,200; married Alice Low- mon, Feb. 28, 1872 ; born in this Co., Nov. 16, 1845 ; two children, Arthur J., born Feb. 16, 1875, and Mary May, June 16, 1876. Frayme Wm. rents farm ; P. O. Farm Ridge. GALESPIE MATT, farmer; P.O. Grand Ridge. Gallup Jason, school teacher ; Grand Ridge. Gallup Silas, carpenter; Grand Ridge. GARRISON JAMES, Dealer in Hardware and Agricultural Implements; Grand Ridge ; born in Luzerne Co., Pa., Nov. 9, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1859 ; Republican; Presbyterian; married Je- rusha Wiswall, Oct. 2, 1873, who was born in this Co. ; one son, Earl W. ; Mr. Garrison was in army, 104th I. V. I. ; was wounded Dec. 7, 1862, at Hartsville, Term.; dis- charged Jan. 25, 1863. Gibbons J. rents farm ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Gill John, rents farm ; P. O. Farm Ridge. Gilliand John, laborer; P. O. Grand Ridge.' Glime F. farm ; S. 36 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 18. GORDON GEO. S. Surgeon and Phy- sician ; Grand Ridge ; born in Sing Sing, N. Y., Oct. 11, 1840; came to this Co. in 1869; Democrat; Protestant; engaged in practice of profession since date in this Co. ; graduated at Edinburg, Scotland, in 1859, and in Michigan Lniversity, Ann Arbor, March 3, I860; married Miss Kate H. Ebersol, Nov. 5, 1873, daughter of D. S. and Mary Ebersol, born in Burlington, Iowa ; Surgeon of 8th Mich. Inf. ; then Staff Surgeon in charge of hrst Division Hos- pital 9th Arniy Corps, Army of Potomac. Goss John, rents farm; P. O. Ottawa. GREEN CHARLES H. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 10; P. O. Ottawa; born in Cheshire Co., N. H., Oct. 16, 1828 ; came to this State with parents, Oct., 1833 ; owns 413 acres land ; wife was Louisa J. Loyd, born in Putnam Co., 111. ; married Feb. 18, 1856, in Ottawa, 111. ; children, Fannie A., Hattie and Grace ; one son, deceased. His father, Henry Green, one of earliest set- tlers, came to Ottawa in 1833 ; engaged in farming, afterward in manufacturing, and invented the first successful mowing ma- 576 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: chine used in this Co. about 1849 ; he died in 1860, and lies buried in Ottawa Ceme- tery ; his widow still survives. Griffeth A. W. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Farm Ridge ; 15. GRUBER JACOB, Retired Farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; born in Berks Co., Pa., Nov. 10, 1801 ; came to this Co. March, 1856; Lutheran; owns 251% acres land, valued at $60 per acre ; lived in Ohio 52 years, in Preble and Pickaway counties; married Miss Susan Emerich, March 4, 1830, who was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, June 10, 1810 ; have seven children, four sons and three daughters; was en- gaged in preaching in the Evangelical Lutheran Church 27 years in Ohio, and then 12 years in this State. Gruber Wm. D. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O.Grand Ridge; 5. H AMPSON ELMER, rents farm ; P. Farm Rid°;e. O. HAMPSOX J. B. Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Farm Ridge ; born in Washington Co., Pa., March 16, 1815 ; came to this Co. in 1865; Republican; Cumberland Presbyte- rian ; owns 70 acres, valued at $5,040 ; mar- ried Ruth Bane, Aug. 16, 1838, born Oct. 12, 1815, who was from same Co. ; four children, Ann, now Mrs. Jos. Berkheimer ; Jennie, now Mrs. Wm. Oiler ; John E. and Jos. A., all living. Harferd Chas. retired school teacher ; Grand Ridge; Zy 2 . Harfard C. N. groceries and notions ; Grand V, Ridge; 72 . Hayes A. T. stock dealer. HAYES S. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 12 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; born in Litch- field Co., Conn., June 20, 1826 ; came to this Co. with parents in Nov., 1833; Re- publican ; Presbyterian ; owns 372 acres, value $22,500 ; his father, Gajdord Hayes, was one of the first four settlers in what is now Farm Ridge Tp. (formerly Bruce Tp. in 1833) ; he emigrated from Connecticut for the purpose of obtaining land for homes for his children ; came the entire distance with his own team, eight weeks on the road ; family consisted of wife, four sons and one daughter, names as follows ; Gay- lord H. Hayes, who afterward emigrated to California, where he died; Daniel P., de- ceased; Samuel J., Mary L., afterward Mrs. J. S. Cummings, died in April, 1853 ; Gen. P. C. Hayes, now M. C. from 7th 111. District, resides at Morris, Grundy Co.; E. T. Hayes, now lives at Marseilles, this Co. ; James H., now lives at Cornell, Liv- ingston Co., 111. Henton E. B. Hewer W. railroad laborer ; Grand Ridge. Hiester Rev. H. T. minister of Episcopal Church ; Farm Ridge ; Y 2 . Hiester J. P. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Farm Ridge; 5. Hill B. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Ottawa; 10^. HIXMAX HOX. JESSE E. Re- tired Farmer; P. O. Farm Ridge; born in New Haven Co., Conn., Aug. 6, 1792; came to this State in May, 1845 ; held office of Justice of the Peace 15 years, and was As- sessor for 1847-48 ; first wife was Susan Warren, born in New Haven Co., Conn.; married March, 1813 ; had nine children, five living, Smith D., Jesse L., Horace H., Charles P., Susan; married the second time Mrs. Elmira S. Hooker, in Oct., 1857, in New Haven, Conn. ; her maiden name was AlmiraS. Farrell, born March 2, 1798, in New Haven, Conn. Hinman P. C. blacksmith and Justice of the Peace ; Farm Ridge. Hilton James, farmer; P. O. Farm Ridge. Hogaboom A. farm; Sec. 6; P.O. Ottawa; 8. Hogaboom F. M. farmer ; P. O. Ottawa ; \%. HODGSOX EEI, Farmer and Im- porter of Norman Horses ; P. O. Ottawa ; born in Clinton Co., O., April 6, 1819; came to this State in 1831, and to this Co. in 1853 ; Republican ; Christian ; owns 320 acres, value $22,500; held office of High- way Commissioner of Farm Ridge Tp. for twelve years; married Miss Phcebe Kin- caid in Jan., 1841 ; she was born in Ohio, in 1820 ; they have had ten children, eight now living, Sarah (now Mrs. W. F. Farn- ham), Almeda, Martin C, Emma (now Mrs. L. B. Pickerel), James W., Martha J., Dor- athea A., and Joel Elmer; Mr. Hodgson has been largely interested in the improve- ment in breed of draught horses ; for this purpose he visited the old world in 1874, and after careful examination in Liver- pool and London and the country adjoin- ing, he went to France, where, after visiting many Fairs, or Horse Sales, and traveling throughout the empire, concluded to pur- chase and import several of the best of the far-famed Norman horses, acknowledged the best for draught in the world. Hodgman L. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 5. Hodgson M. C. rents farm; P.O. Ottawa. Hodgson Warren, farmer ; P.O. Ottawa. Hogan Jer. farmer ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Hogan J. farm ; S. 28 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Holmes Jer. laborer ; Grand Ridge. HORXICK R. J. Merchant, General Merchandise ; Grand Ridge; born in Ire- land, March 2, 1846; came to this country and this Co. with parents in 1848; Demo- crat; Protestant; house and lot, value $2,- 000; married Miss Eliza Sarles, Jan. 7, 1873; one daughter, Ora. Hunt J. farm ; Sec. 16 ; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Hutchinson E. rents farm ; P.O.Farm Ridge. Hyatt J. G. rents farm; P. O. Grand Ridge. FAKM RIDGE TOWNSHIP. 577 JACKSON HIRAM, farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Farm Ridge ; 20. Jackson Orlando, farmer, lives with father ; P. O. Farm Ridge. Jones Elmer, farmer; P.O. Grand Ridge. Jones Jas. farmer ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Jones J.A. farm ; S. 23 ; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 4. JONES NELSON, Blacksmith; Grand Ridge; born in Ross Co, O., May 24, 1819; came to this State in 1860, and to this Co. in 1868; Republican; Methodist; owns house, two lots and shop, value $800 ; has followed the same occupation forty years ; was the first blacksmith in Grand Ridge village; married Harriet Downs, March 25, 1840 ; born in Ross Co., O. ; died, Aug., 1841 ; married again, to Miss Sarah Warren, March 9, 1843 ; bom in Hunting- don Co., Penn.; March 12, 1812; chil- dren, Harriet A., now Mrs. J. Whitthen, born Feb. 16, 1844, and Anna E., now Mrs. Joseph Vance, born May 23, 1850; two daughters deceased. Jones O. C. carpenter ; Grand Ridge. LANGLEY EVANS; farmer; P.O. Grand Ridge. Langley H.rents farm; P.O.Grand Ridge; %,■ LANGLEY JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. 0. Grand Ridge; born in Fayette Co., Penn., June 15, 1813; came to this Co. in March, 1859; Republican; Protestant; 180 acres, value $10,000; married Miss Mary Weston, March 19, 1838 ; she was born in Fayette Co., Penn., July 12, 1819 ; they have eight children, Elliot, born June 11, 1841 ; Aaron, Oct. 6, 1843 ; John, Jr., Jan. 5, 1846 ; Henry, Aug. 6, 1848 ; Melford, July 5, 1851; Evans, Oct. 24,1853; Cath- erine A., now Mrs. Geo. Crowl, April 6, 1858; and Dorr, Sept. 28, 1862; all living. Langley M. rents farm; jP. O. Grand Ridge. Lehr Jno. farmer ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Lehr V. farm; S. 16; P. O. Grand Ridge; 10. LEWIS JAS. S. Physician; Grand Ridge ; was born in Fayette Co., Penn., in 1846; was educated in medicine at the Michigan University, Ann Arbor, and Cleveland Medical College, Ohio ; came to LaSalle Co. in 1869, where he has been practicing his profession since. Lock Jacob, farmer; P. O. Farm Ridge. Luckey Amos, laborer for C. Carter. McCALEB PATRICK, laborer; Grand Ridge. McCombs G. W. farm ; Sec. 33 ; P. O. Grand Ridge. McGinnis T.farm; S.34; P. O. Grand Ridgej McILVAINE THOS. M. Dealer in Grain; Grand Ridge; born in Pittsburg, Penn., Aug. 17, 1853 ; came to this Co. in Aug., 1876; Republican; Protestant; owns elevators "A" and "B," valued at $10,000; graduated at Monmouth College, in Clas- sical Course, class of 1873; studied two years in Germany, in language and litera- ture; married Miss Emma F. Hamilton, of Peoria, in Oct., 1876; holds office of Notary Public. McLaughlin W. farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Farm Ridge; 1. Maines Geo. H. rents farm ; P. O. Ottawa. Maines L. farmer; P. O. Ottawa. Maines Sam'l, rents farm ; P. O. Ottawa. Martin W. R. Mills D.C. farm; Sec. 17; P. O. Farm Ridge. MILLER SAM'L L. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; born in Fayette Co., Penn., March 3, 1826 ; came to this State in 1854 ; owns 80 acres land, value $6,400; has been Assessor; wife was Rebecca R. Radcliff, born in Fayette Co., Penn. ; married March 3, 1865 ; lived in Grand Rapids fifteen years, on Sec. 26, and in Deer Park and Vermil- lion, five years. Momyer Rev. J. C. minister (Cumberland Presb.); Sec. 12; P. O. Grand Ridge. Morrison A. farm; S. 18; P. O..Farm Ridge. Moss A. I. farm ; S.15 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Moss Clarke, farmer; P. O. Grand Ridge. Moss J. A. farm ; S.15 ; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Moss J. C, Sr. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Grand Ridge; 12. Moss J. C, Jr. farmer; P. O. Grand Ridge. Moss J. H. farm ; S.ll ; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Mullen P. farm ; S. 20 ; P.O. Farm Ridge ; 8. O 'GARA JAS. section boss on R. R. ; Grand Ridge. O'MarrowD. rents farm; P.O. Grand Ridge. O'Marrow Jno. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Grand Ridge; 5. PARSHELL ISAAC, school teacher; Grand Ridge. Plunket P. laborer ; Grand Ridge. Porter J. C. farm ; S.12 ; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 3. Porter J. W. rents farm ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Posey O.H. farm ; S.27 ; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Poundstone C. N. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Grand Ridge; 5. POUNDSTONE FREEMAN H. Merchant and Postmaster ; Grand Ridge ; born in Fayette Co., Penn., Nov. 28, 1843 ; came to this Co. in 1866; Republican; Presbyterian ; owns 20 acres, in town lots, and store, valued at $5,000 ; married Miss Emily J. Core, March 31, 1872, who was born in Fayette Co., Penn. ; one daughter, Etta ; Mr. Poundstone has held the office of Township Clerk for two years, and now holds the office of Constable. Poundstone G. W. farm; S.6; P.O.Ottawa; 4 578 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY*. Poundstone J. W. farm ; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Grand Ridge; 10. Poundstone J. M. rents farm ; P. O. Grand Kidge; 2. Pouudstone Jacob, carpenter ; Grand Ridge. POIXDSTOXE JOHN R. Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Ottawa; born in Fayette Co., Penn., Feb. 6, 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; Lutheran; married Miss Araminta McCormick, May 7, 1846, who was born in Fayette Co., Penn. ; two children, Elizabeth (now Mrs. Jas. Vance, widow,) and Margaret (now Mrs. Joseph Boyd). POUNDSTONE PHILIP, Retired Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Grand Ridge; born in Fayette Co., Penn., Jan. 20, 1797 ; came to this Co. in April, 1866 ; Republi- can; Lutheran; owns 186 acres of land, valued at $13,000 ; wife was Miss Eunice C. Harford, born in Fayette Co., Penn., Oct. 18, 1809 ; married Aug. 30, 1832 ; four sons and one daughter, George W., Charles N., Freeman H., John M., and Anna D., now Mrs. Geo. W. Vance, Jr. ; three daughters deceased ; the oldest man now living in Farm Ridge. Poundstone R. farm; Sec. 2; P.O.Grand Ridge; 10. Poundstone Saml. farm; S. 11; P. O. Grand Ridge; 10. Pratt Alfred, farmer ; P. O. Farm Ridge. Pratt C.E. farm; S.18; P.O. Farm Ridge; 6. REDMON A. J. farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Grand Ridge; 5. Reed Jno. B. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Grand Ridge; 2. Reed Wni. M. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Grand Ridge; 11. BEES A. G., Jr. Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Grand Ridge ; born in Mason Co., Ky., June 25, 1840; came to this Co. in 1852; Democrat; Methodist; owns 570 acres. Ringer M. rents farm; P. O. Farm Ridge. BOCKWOOD W. H. Farming and Stock Raising ; P. O. Ottawa ; born in Cheshire Co., N. H., Nov. 21, 1826 ; came to this Co. in Nov., 1835; Republican; Congregationalist ; owns 350 acres, valued at $24,500 ; married Miss Maria Doolittle, in February, 1856, who was born in St. Mary's, State of Georgia ; three children living, Harry E., Charles E., and Willie ; four deceased. Ross Wm. farm; Sec. 6; P. O. Farm Ridge; Rutan M. laborer for C. Carter. Rutan Saml. laborer. Ryan Michael, rents farm ; P. O. Ottawa. SAWYER B. dry goods, etc., etc. ; Farm Ridge. SCOTT JOSIAH, Wagon Maker; Grand Ridge ; born in Green Co., Penn., Feb. 28, 1821; came to the State in 1852, to the Co. in 1854 ; married Rebecca Mor- ris, Nov. 27, 1843; she died in March, 1845 ; second marriage, Miss Alice Hedge, in 1847 ; she died April 5, 1855, leaving one daughter, Flora M., now Mrs. John R, Foster, living in Sedgewick Co., Kansas; third wife was Catharine Dodson, born in Jefferson Co ; married Nov. 5, 1870 ; chil- dren, Leroy W., Morris B., Eliza E., and Sarah J. Scott. Simpson J. C. rents farm ; P.O. Farm Ridge. Southgate M. druggist, etc.; Farm Ridge. Soules Eugene, R. R. agent; Grand Ridge. Stayson M. farm ; S.14 ; P.O.Grand Ridge ; 15. Studebaker J. farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Farm Ridge; 6. Studebecker J. rents farm ; P.O. Farm Ridge. Stumph E. H. farm; S. 2; P. O. Ottawa; 4^. TAYLOR SOLOMON, rents farm ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Tomelson Jos. rents farm; P. O. Ottawa. Turner O. C. farmer; Sec. 28; ♦. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. VANCE GEO. W., Jr. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O.Grand Ridge; 4. VANCE GEO W., Sr. Retired; Grand Ridge ; born in Fayette Co., Penn. ; came to this Co. in Feb., 1866 ; Republi- can ; Protestant ; has held office of Assessor for five years, and Justice of the Peace for three years. VANCE JOS. R. Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Grand Ridge ; born in Fayette Co., Penn., Aug. 1, 1842 ; came to this State in 1856, and to this Co. in 1865 ; Republican ; Presbyterian ; owns 80 acres land, valued at $4,000 ; was two years in 64th I. V. I. ; married Miss Anna E. Jones, who was born in Marion Co., O. ; two children, Hat- tie E. and Harry J. ; both living. VANCE SAMUEL,, Farmer and Stock Dealer; Sees. 35 and 36; P. O. Grand Ridge; born in Fayette Co., Penn., July 30, 1800 ; came to this State in 1855, and to this Co. in 1866; Republican ; Prot- estant; owns 170 acres land, value $12,750; married Miss Nancy Clark, in Dec, 1830; she was born in Fayette Co., Penn. ; eight children, three of whom are living: M. C, Geo. W., Jr., and Joseph R.; the latter was in 64th I. V. I. three years. VAN DOREN I. T. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Grand Ridge ; born in Auburn, N. Y., April 28, 1819 ; came to this State in 1840, and to this Co. in 1852 ; Republican ; Presbyterian ; owns 80 acres land, valued at $4,000 ; has held various offices of the town— Supervisor, Town Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Highways and School Trustee; married Sarah C. Van FARM KIDGE TOWNSHIP. 579 Doren, N. Y. ; five children living ; lost three sons : Chester W., killed by accident, at Knoxville, 111.; Lucas and William died, in one week, of pneumonia. Van Doren I., Jr. farmer; P.O.Grand Ridge. W ALLEY SAMUEL, farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Farm Ridge; 10. Wamshier J. farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Ward M. L. rents farm ; P. O. Farm Ridge. WHEATLAKD WI. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Grand Ridge; born in Pickway Co., O., Dec. 15, 1842; came to this Co. with parents in 1843; Republican; Prot- estant; owns 80 acres land, valued at $4,800 ; wife was Mary A. Casey ; married Feb. 1, 1863 ; she was born in Mass. ; six children : Wm. W., Julia A., John, Alice, Albert and Jos. P., all living. Williams R. Co. Superintendent of Schools ; P. O. Farm Ridge; 20. Wing Chas. rents farm ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Woodward Rev. J. A. pastor of Epis. Church. WOODWARD JOHN K. Farmer; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; born in Fay- ette Co., Penn., Dec. 23, 1832 ; came to this Co. in the fall of 1854; Republican; Prot- estant; owns, in mother's estate, 100 acres, valued at $7,500; married Miss Hannah Lewis, Jan. 1, 1867, who was born in Fay- ette Co., Penn. ; they have five children, Ruth F., Clark L., Jessie V., Katie L. and James A., all living. Woodward T. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 10. Wright L.C.farm ; S.15 ; P.O.Grand Ridge; 6. YOCUM JNO. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 15. Yocum S. H. rents farm ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Yocum Wm. laborer; P. O. Grand Ridge. ZAHN GODFREY, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O.Grand Ridge; 10. FARM RIDGE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Hodgson (E.) & Sons, Importers and Breeders of Norman-Percheron Horses, "Ridge Farm," six miles southwest of Ottawa. GRAND RIDGE. Anderson W. C. Blacksmith and Machinist; General Jobbing and Horse-shoeing. Coles E. Dealer in Grain, Seeds, and Live Stock, &c. Garrison James, Dealer in Gen- eral Hardware, Stoves and Tinware, Agricultural Implements, Wooden Ware, &c. Gorden Geo. S. Physician and Surgeon. Homick & Casey, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c. Jones Nelson, Blacksmith, Horse Shoeing, Tire Setting, and Job Work. Lewis Jas. S. Physician. llcllvaine Thos. 31. Notary Public; (Successor to Porter & Mc- Ilvaine,) Proprietor of Elevators "A" and "B;" Dealer in Grain; Timothy Seed a Specialty. Poundstone & Core, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Flour, and a General Variety of Notions. Scott Josiall, Wagon and Car- riage Manufacturer; Repairing and General Jobbing. 580 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: DAYTON TOWNSHIP. A LDENBROOK C. laborer; Wedron. Angevine C. farm; Sec. 13; P.O. Ottawa; 15. Atherton C. constable ; Wedron. B AGLEY WILLIAM, laborer; Dayton. Ballou Cbas. mechanic; Dayton; 1. Bahrends Jos. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 3. BEACH A. E. Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Ottawa; born in Conn., April 25, 1828; came to this Co. in 1850; Independent; owns 141 acres land, val. $9,870 ; has been Supervisor for seven j r ears ; went to Cal. in 1852, and came back, in 1862, to this Co. ; his wife was Frances Brower ; two children, Frank and Flora. Beckwith Henry, tenant; P.O. Ottawa. BELROSE €. H. Grocer, Postmaster and Justice of Peace; Wedron; born in Pa., Jan. 7, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1864 ; Republican ; Episcopal ; wife was Alice Curyea ; one child, Alice G. ; served three years and five months in the army, in Co. C, 44th 111. Belrose Ed. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P.O. Wedron ; %. Belrose Frank, lives with brothers ; Wedron. Belrose T. gardener ; Sec.3 ; P.O. Wedron ; y%. Belrose W.gardener ; S. 10; P.O. Wedron; %. Benoit J. B. section boss on C. B. & Q. R. R. ; Dayton; %. , Bigford David, rents farm; P.O. Wedron. Bigford Henry, rents farm; P.O. Wedron. BIGFORD THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 4 ; P.O. Wedron ; born in Vt. in 1819 ; came to this Co. in 1875 ; Republican ; owns 205 acres land, value $6,150; wife was Ophelia Smith; nine children, William, Henry, David, John, Samuel, Thomas, Levi, Jenny and Nettie, who died in 1869. Bocker Jno. rents farm; P.O. Dayton; %. Breese John, laborer; Dayton. Brower H. G. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Ottawa. BROWER I. Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Ottawa ; born in N.Y., May 22, 1816 ; came to this Co. in 1846; Democrat; owns 195 acres land, value $16,520; first wife was Mary A. Green ; second wife was Mary A. Sprague; five children, Francis, Harry, Lyle, Ralph and Carrie. BROWN MORELL, Farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Ottawa; born in N.Y., May 22, 1839; came to this Co. in 1845; Democrat; value of estate $2,000 ; rents his father's farm ; wife was M. R. Hess ; two children, Lester B. and Welles H. ; held office of Collector. BRUNK NOAH, Farmer and Collar Maker; Sec. 30; P.O. Dayton; born in Va., Dec. 14, 1828; came to this Co. in 1855; Democrat; Universalist; owns 56 acres land, value $4,200; wife was Amanda E. Parr ; two children, T. L. and Cora B. ; has been Road Com., and is Director of the Fox River Horse Collar Mfgr. Co. Brunson Chas. rents farm; P.O. Ottawa. Butler Pat. rents farm; Sec. 12; P.O. Ottawa. CARTER WILLIAM, laborer; P. O. Ottawa. Chadwick W. rents farm; S.ll ; P.O. Ottawa. Channel Jackson, laborer ; Dayton. Channel John, mechanic ; Dayton ; %. Church R. laborer ; P.O. Ottawa. Clancey N. laborer; P.O. Ottawa. Clark W.O. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Ottawa; 10. COLE E. W. Farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Wedron; born in N.Y., June 10, 1843; came to this Co. in 1849; Republican; Universalist; owns 160 acres land, value $9,000; wife was Margaret Hogan; one child, Scott; held office of Constable, and was City Marshal in Marseilles; was in army in Co. I, 138th 111. ; served two yrs. as Corporal. Coleman Peter, spinner in woolen mills; Dayton; 1. COURTER EEIZA C. Farming; Sec. 13 ; P.O. Dayton ; born in 111., June 30, 1842 ; Methodist ; owns 70 acres land, val. $4,900; she married William A. Courter in 1861 ; five children, Ella F., Gertie M., C. S., Eugene M. and William A. ; she is the daughter of J. S. Lighthall, one of the first settlers of this Co. Courter Wm. rents farm; P.O. Ottawa. Crane Wm. laborer; P.O. Ottawa. CURYEA GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Wedron; born in 111., Jan. 9, 1853; Democrat; value of estate $1,000; rents farm of his brother ; his wife was Olive Smith ; married Jan. 9, 1877. CURYEA HEXRY, Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Wedron; born in Va., July 31, 1816 ; came to this Co. in 1841 ; Democrat ; owns 210 acres land, value $9,000; wife was Mary Hase; seven children, Clara A., Sarah A., Andrew J., Laura C, Fanny F., Adelia and George M.; has been Super- visor and held other town offices. Curyea Wm. M. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; 15. AVIS NELSON, laborer; P.O. We- dron. Davis Thos. laborer ; P.O. Ottawa. Debolt Geo. farmer ; Sec 6 ; 15. DEROLT J. M. Farmer and Grain Buyer; Sec. 6; P. O. Wedron; born in 111., D DAYTON TOWNSHIP. 581 Nov. 4, 1844; Democrat; owns 117% acres land, value $5,850 ; wife was Ernaline G. Curyea ; one child, Raymond M. Delantee Wm. rents farm; P.O. Ottawa. Dillon John, laborer ; P.O. Ottawa. Dimmick H. B. laborer; P.O. Ottawa. Donehough M. rents farm; P.O. Ottawa. Dougherty Jas. rents; Sec. 25; P.O. Ottawa. Dougherty John, rents farm ; P.O. Ottawa. DIJNAVAN A. F. Secretary and Treas- urer of Fox River Horse Collar Co. ; Day- ton ; born in this Co., Oct. 29, 1832 ; Dem- ocrat; owns house in Dayton, valued at $2,000 ; wife was Emma R. Cooper ; have three children, Willie J., Jenny O, Her- bert L. Dunavan F. N. P. O. Ottawa. Dunavan G. farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Ottawa; 30. DUKKAVAK H. M. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Ottawa; born in Ohio, March 9, 1815 ; came to this Co. in 1830 ; Democrat ; Universalist ; owns 509 acres land, valued at $33,260; wife was Catherine Green; has ten children, Silas L., Louisa J., Lucian G., Emma M., Mary E., Frank N, Chas. W., Ella B., Cora L., Edwin D.; he was in the Black Hawk War at the age of sixteen. Dunn Jno. P. O. Ottawa. Durkee Edson, laborer; P. O. Wedron. Durkee J. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Wedron; 1. Durkee L. M. farm ; Sec. 4 ; P. O. Wedron ; 1. E ASTAGORE OLE, rents farm; P. O. Ottawa. FEELY JAS. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Ottawa. Feely John, laborer; P. O. Ottawa. Fitts Jas. C. mechanic ; Dayton. FURR MARY E. Farming; Sec. 30; P. O. Dayton ; born in Va., Oct. 2, 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1838 ; Methodist ; owns 200 acres land, valued at $14,000; is the widow of Squire M. Furr, who died Oct. 3, 1875; her maiden name was' Mary E. Bruner ; have six children living, Henry B., Alice D., George L., Charles N., Min- nie B., Nettie M. ; he held the office of Road Commissioner. /^ARVER S. carpenter; Wedron. Goodrich Eugene, painter ; Dayton. Green B. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O.Dayton; 2%. Green David, farmer and miller ; 5. Green Geo. miller; P. O. Dayton. Green Isaac, farmer; 4. GREEN JESSE, Grocer; Dayton; born in Ohio, Dec. 21, 1817; came to this Co. in 1829; Democrat; Universalist; owns 135 acres of land, valued at $8,100; wife was Hannah Rhodes ; have ten chil- dren, Newton M., Clara J., Thomas H., Joseph, James A., Cora, Frank, Alvan, John R., and Mabel; he has held the office of Supervisor, Justice of the Peace, and School Trustee. Green John, farmer. Greenleaf J. farm; Sec. 18; P. O. Ottawa; 25. Greenlease Wm. rents farm; P. O. Ottawa. GROVE D. E. Collar Maker; Dayton; born in Illinois, Oct. 11, 1846; Democrat; owns estate, valued $3,000; not married; is one of the Directors of the Fox River Collar Company. H ADLEY J. W. P. O. Ottawa. HALL JOS. Farmer; Sees. 6 and 7; P. O. Ottawa; born in New York, March 6, 1816; came to this Co. in 1836; Liberal; owns 300 acres land, valued at $22,500; wife was Sarah Girley; has eight chil- dren, Harriet A., Frank G., Henry, John, Jason, Mary, Clarence B. Hart Chas. P. O. Ottawa. Hays H. laborer ; Wedron. Hays Jesse, laborer ; Wedron. Hays Wm. laborer ; Wedron. HEAVIER WELLS, Retired; Sec. 6: P. O. Ottawa; born in Va., Feb. 15, 1817; came to this Co. in 1856; Democrat; owns 103 acres land, valued at $7,000; wife was Elizabeth Hess ; she died Feb. 8, 1875 ; they had two children, Angeline and Perry; Mr. H. has one of the best farms in this Co., without exception, and it is for sale on reasonable terms. Henderson A. farm; Sec. 8; P.O.Ottaw T a; 10. Heminover David, rents farm; P. O. Ottawa. HESS CHAS. R. Broker; Dayton and Ottawa ; born in Va., Nov. 13, 1839 ; came to this Co. in 1854; Democrat; owns 220 acres land, valued at $11,000; and4 houses and lots in Dayton, valued at $3,000; wife was Clara J. Green; married April 12, 1859 ; have two children, Jesse E. and Raymond G. ; he is Justice of the Peace, and been Town Clerk. Hess H. H. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Ottawa; 16. Hess L. N. farmer ; Sec. 12 ; P. O. Dayton ; 12. Hite Albert. Hite David, Sr., 20. Hite David, Jr., 8. Hite J. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Ottawa; 12. Hogan Pat, rents farm. Hogan Thos. rents farm ; P. O. Ottawa. HuntM. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Ottawa; 1. HOWARD C. K. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Dayton; born in Maine, Jan. 24, 1839; came to this Co. in 1853; Republi- can ; owns 160 acres land valued $16,000, and house and lot in Dayton; wife was Amanda Bryan ; have three children, Mar- 582 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: tlia B., Gertrude A., Emma M. ; is Town Clerk. Howard Edward, P. O. Ottawa. HOWARD H. B. Farmer; Se'c. 12; P. O. Ottawa; bom in Maine, June 9, 1828 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ; Republi- can; owns 110 acres land, valued $5,500; wife was Mary Stevenson ; they have one adopted child, Carrie; been Road Com- missioner. TAKA JNO. laborer; P. O. Ottawa; i£. Jennings J. B. hotel ; Dayton ; 2%. Jones Jno. laborer ; Dayton. TV"ELLER CHAS. laborer; P.O. Ottawa. Kenobston Chris, laborer; P. O. Ottawa. Keough Pat, laborer; Dayton; %. Kersey W. rents farm ; P. O. Ottawa. L ELOR H. school teacher; Wedron. Lewis E. laborer; P. O. Ottawa. Lewis Win. rents farm ; P. O. Ottawa. EEIGHTHAL.E J. F. Farmer; P.O. Ottawa; born in 111., Jan. 30, 1852; Demo- crat; owns 28 acres land, value $1,500; he rents his mother's farm ; his wife was Laura S. Curyea; they were married in 1876 ; they have one child, an infant ; un- named. M cATTEE GEO. laborer; P. O. Ottawa. McAttee Thos. rents farm ; P. O. Ottawa. McDonald John, rents farm; P.O. Ottawa. IcKIKLEY O. Farmer; P. O. Wedron; born in Ohio, Aug. 12, 1837; came to this Co. in 1855; Republican; Advent ; owns 160 acres land in Kansas, valued at $1,000; value of personal prop- erty, $1,000; wife was Mary J. Halfin; have four children : Charles W, Frank E., Cora A. and Jelt ; been Road Master. McKinson John, laborer; P. O. Ottawa. MAKINSON :> Frost Geo. furnace foreman in zinc works. FROST ROBT. Proprietor Caledonia House ; born in Eng., Dec. 17, 1832 ; came to the U. S. in 1855, and to this Co. in 1873 ; wife was Miss Jessie C. Turner, horn in Scotland, June 3, 1838 ; married June 23, 1855; seven children, four sons and three daughters. Fullenweather Andrew. G AINOR JOHN, laborer. Gall Joseph, laborer. Gallagher M. laborer. Gallagher W. laborer; 1. Galles R. laborer. Galligher Jas. laborer. Galligher John, clerk. Galligher Win. laborer; 1. Gallooley Andrew, laborer; 1. Galloway George. Gannon Thos. laborer. Garfield E. M. prop, planing mill ; 10. Gardiner Jas. Gardiner Sam'l, laborer ; 1. Gardiner W. H. laborer; 1. Garner Jas. Gartside Thos. carpet weaver ; G. Garvin M. laborer ; 1. GARFIELD E. M. Prop. Plan'gMill; born Hampshire Co., Mass., March 1, 1818, and raised in Worcester Co. ; came to the State in 1841, and to LaSalle in 1848, and is among the oldest settlers; four children, Angeline P., Fred W., Maria M. and Car- rie J. ; wife was Miss Mary Peabody ; she was born in N.Y., April 3, 1819 ; married March 16, 1842, in Knox Co., 111. Garvy Jas. laborer. Gascoyne John, zinc worker. GASCOYNE JOHN, Coal Miner; Sec. 35; born in Derbyshire Co., Eng., May 18, 1841 ; left there June 1, 1870, and came direct to LaSalle Co. ; wife was Miss Fanny Reaney, born in the same place. Gates D. B. grocer; 12. Gates R. clerk. Gaugher H. Gay J. machinist. Gay Joseph, Jr. laborer; 1. Gay J. C. laborer; 1. Gedye J. laborer; 1. Geerity Luke, laborer; 1. Gehan John, laborer; 1. Gehart P. laborer; 1. Geiger Conrad, barber. Geiger Wm. barber ; 1%. Geirty Peter, laborer. Geist C. laborer. Georan G. George Henry. George H. H. glass blower. Geskensleger J. P. glass cutter. Geusch Jacob, laborer; 1. Gibe J. laborer; 1. Gibson J. plasterer. Gibson Terence, mason ; 3. Gilbert Edward, carpenter. Gilbert George, laborer ; 1. Gilbert I. laborer; 1. Gilbert Van, photographer. Gillard Wm. laborer ; 1. Gillespy Patrick, laborer; 1. Gillet Dr. O. T. physician. Gilligan Patrick, boat captain. Gilligan Thos. livery stable ; 2. Gitler Wm. r teacher of German and book- binder. Glancy John, laborer. Glasply Andrew, laborer. Glennon Wm. Godfrey H. laborer. Golden P. laborer. Gordon Chas. laborer. Gorman P. miner. Gore T. E. printer. Gowdy J. A. laborer. Grabow John, grocer. Grady Denis, laborer. Grady Patrick, laborer. Grady Wm. laborer. Graff Robt. bookkeeper. Gray R. D. foreman H. & D. R. R. Graham Hugh, alderman. Graham Robt. joiner. GRANT GEORGE, Glass Cutter; born in West Derby, Eng., Oct. 24, 1838; left there and came to the U. S. in Aug., I860, and to this Co. in April, 18G7, and has remained here ever since; wife was Miss Sophia Burlingson, born in the Co. of Durham, Eng., in 1842; married in 1860; seven children living, Isabel A., Joseph H., George W., James, Elias H., Albert E. and Laura B; lost one son, John. Grant Jas. laborer. Gray Chas. laborer. Gray Geo. laborer. Gray J. D., Jr. city engineer. Gray Jno., Jr. laborer. Gray Jno., Sr. retired. Gray W. laborer. Greeb E. saloon. Green A. J. mason. Green Chas. W. mason. 35 606 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Green E. T. mason. Green John, mason. Green Luke, laborer. Green Wm. laborer. Greenwood A. R. druggist. Greider Joseph, laborer. Griffin J. J. carpenter. Griffin John, Jr. laborer. Griffin P. laborer. Griffin Robt. A. works at Higgins. Griffinton W. A. glass-cutter. Griffith D. carpenter. Grimshaw Jas. farmer. Grove Wm. printer. Grower Henry, carpenter. Guibe Andrew, laborer. Guibe John, laborer. Guibe Nick, laborer. Guliner Fred'k. GundreyR. book-keeper. GUXX AABOX, Farmer; Sec. 10; was born in Montague, Franklin Co., Conn., April 4, 1806 ; he left there in 1830, being twenty-four years of age ; he walked from his native town to Troy, N. Y., a dis- tance of seventy-five miles; then- took the Erie canal to Buffalo; then went to De- troit on Lake Michigan ; he landed here in LaSalle, in June, 1831, being the oldest settler in the Tp., and there being but few older in the Co.; Mr. G. is now in his seventy-first year, and enjoys good health; wife was Nancy Winters, born near Day- ton, O., July 31, 1806 ; they were married May 14, 1837; have six children living and one dead : Jeanette Z., born Feb. 26, 1838; Moses, March 30,1839 ; Lucv, Dec. 2, 1841 ; Lydia C, April 5, 1843 (died July 3, 1861); Elizabeth, Feb. 2, 1846; Aaron E., March 14, 1848 ; Esther Belle, March 7, 1850 ; has 280 acres land ; value of estate, $25,000 ; Baptist. Gunn Aaron E. farmer. Gunning Jas. laborer. Gunther W. Guss John. Gyaskey Anton, laborer. TTAAGUE CHAS. laborer. Haage Conrad, saloon. HAAGE GOTTXIEB, Book-keeper. Haars Chas. laborer. Hack Wm. laborer. Haden David, blacksmith. Haley Owen, works in zinc works. Haley P. laborer. Hamill T. laborer. Hamilton Thos. laborer. Hammel John, laborer. Hanley John, laborer. HAXLEY JOHX F. Proprietor Star Billiard Hall ; born in LaSalle, March 20, 1847 ; not married. Hanley Martin, laborer. Hanley Michael, saloon. Hanley Thos. laborer. Hanley Wm. laborer. Hanley Wm. laborer. Hanlon John, laborer. Hanna H. horse doctor. Hannifin Jas. laborer. Hannafin M. miner. Hannon E. laborer. Harmon Jas. miner. Hannon John, laborer. Hanon H. laborer. Hardiman Jas. laborer. Hardiman John, laborer. Hardin Chas. farmer. Hardy John, laborer. Hardy Jas. laborer. Harker Sam'l, laborer. Harkriss Frank, hotel clerk. Harm Chas. laborer. Harm Frank, laborer. Harney Chas. laborer. Harper Elias, laborer. Harr H. laborer. Harrigan Thos. laborer. Harris Newton, laborer. Harry Jacob. Haskins Robt. brick mason and plasterer. Haskins Thos. Haskins Wm. plasterer. Hart Fred, laborer. Hartney J. laborer. Hartigan Jas. laborer. Hartnet John, boots and shoes. Hartnet Terry, shoemaker. Hartnet Thos. shoemaker. Haviker H. laborer. Haviker Wm. laborer. Haws W. C. blacksmith. Hay Hugh, laborer. Hay J. laborer. Hay Jas. laborer. Hay John, laborer. Haj r W. works in zinc works. Hay Wm. laborer. Hayden Barney, saloon. Hayden Jas. laborer. Hayden Patrick, laborer. Hayes Fred'k, laborer. LA SALLE TOWNSHIP. 607 Hayes Patrick, laborer. Haylen Richard, laborer. Haynes Chas. Hays J. laborer. Hearm M. laborer. Hearth F. laborer. Heath Geo. laborer. Heath Geo. clerk. Heath J. laborer. Heber Gottlieb, zinc worker. Heeser Frecl'k. Heller Philip, carpenter. HEGLER EDWARD C. of the firm of Matthiessen & Hegler, Zinc Manufact- urers. HeifG. W. Heifnan Henry. Holland Dan, laborer. Hellinger John F. laborer. Helowski H. zinc works. Hemirick Wrn. laborer. Henker Ernest, zinc worker. Henafin S. laborer. Henann Thos. laborer. Henman Elias. Henman Wm. Hennessy Jas. laborer. Hennifin W. laborer. Henry S. laborer. Hensler Theo. merchant. Herber John, laborer. Herbold C. laborer. Herboldt Chas. laborer. Herburger Reuben, laborer. Hercorn J. laborer. Herkerki P. laborer. Hess G. W. agent for tea company. Hetherington B. M. miner. Hicks Wm. miner. Hide P. laborer. HIGGINS JOHN, Merchant; born in the County of Sligo, Ireland ; he left there and came to the U. S. and Detroit in 1831 ; remained there until 1836, then came to La Salle, and is one of the oldest settlers; has one son, John J., born March 9, 1868; wife was Miss Isabella McGuire, born in Liverpool and raised in New Orleans; was married April 23, 1862. Hill H. laborer. Hill J. laborer. Hill Jas. laborer. Hindman E. joiner. Hixon Jno. janitor of public school. Hitchens Thos. miner. Hite F. works in zinc works. Hitts M. Hoar Pat. laborer. Hodnet Wm. laborer. Hoi by Jno. Holloran Pat. laborer. Holloran R. HOOBFR AARON, P. O. Peru; Wagon Manufacturer, La Salle; born in York Co., Penn., Nov. 7, 1833; left there and came to this Co. in December, 1853 ; wife was Miss Nancy J. Miller, born in Brown Co., Ohio; married Aug. 27, 1855; has four children, William, Henry, John B., and Ollie. Hopping Wm. Hooleson Jacob, laborer. Hooper Bartholomew, laborer. Horan Edward, laborer. Hore Jno. laborer. Horrigan Tim. mason. Home A. laborer. Home Chas. laborer. Horrigan Jas. laborer. Horrigan Jno. laborer. Horrigan Mike, mason. Horrigan S. laborer. Horrigan Wm. laborer. Horrigan Wm. laborer. Hosted Thos. laborer. Hostetter H. merchant. Hoy J. zinc works. Howard Wm. laborer. Hubbard F. D. blacksmith. Hughes A. V. Police Magistrate; 3. Hughes A. V., Jr. teacher. Huley Jno. laborer. Hulstet A. laborer. Hulsted T. retired. Hummer W. B. druggist. Hurlburt T. F. boots and shoes. Hurley Jere, laborer. Husted M. laborer. Hyner Peter, laborer. I HRIG WM. laborer. Illinburger Jas. Irish Jacob. JAQUES THOS. Snpt. machine depart- ment of M. & H. Zinc Works ; 10. Jagowzinke Frank, zinc worker. Jelins C. laborer. Jeskooki F. laborer. Johnson A. laborer. Johnson C. laborer. Johnson Chris, miner. fiOS LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Johnson H. miner. ■ Johnson J. J. engineer coal shaft. Johnson Jas. laborer. Johnson Jose, laborer. Johnson Robt. laborer. Johnson Win. miner. Johnston Wni. engineer. Joice Geo. laborer. Joind Andrew, zinc worker. Jones J. laborer. Jones Joseph, laborer. Jones Thos. miner. Jordan E. D. carpenter. Jordan E. W. laborer. Jordan Robt. miner. Jordan Thos. laborer. Jordan Thos. miner. Jordan Wm. carpenter. Jorger Jas. laborer. Just G. laborer. K ANE EUGENE, laborer. Kane M. laborer. Kane P. tailor. Kane Patk. farmer. Kavenaugh J. Kavett J. Keaghary Jno. laborer. Keating Michael. Keating Tim. Keefe Owen. Keep Jas. laborer. Keldy M. laborer. Keldy Michael, Jr. laborer. Keley Jas. miner. Keley Thos. Kelinspore Adolph. Kelkhoff Otto. Kelley Jno. zinc worker. Kelley Jno. laborer. Kelley Michael, laborer. Kelley Thos. laborer. Kellogg M. E. music dealer, and teacher of music. Kelloran Thos. Kelly M. miner. Kelly Thos. miner. Kender Jos., Jr. works in zinc works. Kender Jos. Kennedy Edward. Kennedy Jas. laborer. Kennedy Pat. laborer zinc works. Kenrick Patk. Kerms Jno. laborer. Kerkoski Joseph. Kesort F. Keep Edw. overseer coal mine. Keep Jas. laborer. Keys Jno. laborer. Keys Thos. City Marshal elect. Kilday M. miner. Kilday Peter, laborer. Kilgrosh H. laborer. Kiloran M. laborer. Kinder Adam, glass blower. Kinder Allen. Kinder Jas. laborer in zinc works. King Andrew, works in brewery. King D. King Garrett, laborer. King I. car repairer. King John, laborer. King M. laborer. King Wm. Kinkey Wm. Kinney Frank. Kinney Jas. laborer. Kinsman A. zinc works. Kinsman J. H. zinc manufacturer ; 12. Kinsman Thos. clerk. Kirk Thos. Kirkpatrick C. clerk in M. Barker's store. Kirkpatrick Moses, carpenter. KILGORE R. B. Prop, of Trivola Restaurant; born in Brown Co., Ohio, Sept. 11, 1852; came to the Co. in 1877; wife was Miss Josephine Weider, born in Ind., Aug. 6, 1854, married Feb. 18, 1873 ; three children, Louella May, born Feb. 12, 1874; GuyCarleton, April 11, 1875; Shelby C, Dec. 5, 1876. Klayton P. Klepni Frank, miner. Klingen Wm. Klure Jacob, laborer. Knapp A. harness maker; 2. Knapps Jacob, harness maker. Knap J. L. Koenig C. Konig Frank, zinc worker. Krines E. D. Kruger J. Kughrey John. L ACHMAN B. clothing. Lahey D. laborer. Lamb Ed. laborer. Lambert Samuel, teamster. Lambert S. C. teamster. Lander John, laborer. LA SALLE TOWNSHIP. 609 Lamergan Jas. township clerk. Laning Chas. medical student. Laning George, sheep and stock raiser. IiAtfOTG CA1»T. JAMES, Was born in the village of Bridgeport, adjoin- ing the Post Town of Brownsville, Fayette county, Pennsylvania, May 19lh, A. D. 1821 ; received a limited common school education ; commenced at the age of four- teen years to learn the trade of cabinet maker; afterwards worked at carpentering, building, engineering and mill work, in all of which he became well versed; at the age of twenty -two engaged in steam- boating on the western rivers, as clerk and captain ; first visited LaSalle county, Ills., as First Clerk of steamer Lebigh, landing at Ottawa, July 31st, 1844; made several trips during that and the next year from Pittsburgh, Pa., to Hennepin and Pe- ru, 111. ; afterwards engaged in steamboat cabin building at his native town, for several years, acquiring a thorough knowl- edge of steamboat building from keel to hurricane-deck. This, together with his experience in navigating the western riv- ers, fitted him in a high degree for the position he afterwards attained in the Inland Navy of the United States. The beginning of the war for the Union found him engaged in steamboating at St Louis. Captain, (afterwards Rear Admiral,) An- drew H. Foote, U. S. N., arrived at St. Louis in the fall of 1861, for the purpose of organizing the Western Flotilla, the gun- boats for which were then in an advanced state of completion. He was accompanied by Commander Win. D. Porter, and other regular naval officers, who w T ere to have immediate command of the gun-boats; the subordinate officers to be appointed from civil life. Commander, afterwards Commodore, Porter, was assigned to the Essex, this being the first Iron-Clad war vessel ever commissioned by the United States. To Commodore Porter Captain Laning offered his services as a volunteer for three years, or during the war, which were accepted; and a commission was issued by Flag Officer Foote, bearing date Sept. 23d. 1861, as a Second Master in the Western Flotilla, (a rank equivalent to Second Lieutenant in the army,) and he was ordered to report for duty on board U. S. gun-boat Essex, as 2d officer in com- mand of the 1st Division and Bow Battery. During the winter of '61-2 the Essex was engaged in cruising between Cairo and the strong fortifications of the enemy at Columbus on the Mississippi River. Early in February she was ordered to proceed to an anchorage a few miles below Fort Henry, on the Tennessee river, in compa- ny with several other iron-clads, for the purpose of making a combined attack with the army on the stronghold of the enemy, which was considered the center of the Rebel line extending from Bowling Green, Ky., to Columbus on the Mississip- pi River. The battle of Fort Henry, which occurred Feb. 6th, 1862, was one of the most important battles fought during the Rebellion, and was especially remarkable as being the first battle ever fought in de- fence of the United States in which iron- clad vessels were engaged with land forti- fications. This being the lirst practical test of the untried iron-clads, was a most signal victory for the navy, for the army, owing to heavy rains, were unable to ar- rive in time to co-operate, and the fort was taken and the Rebel line broken by the navy alone; the Essex being most con- si dcuous, having, in the language of Flag Officer Foote, rendered "most effective" service. General Lloyd Tilghman, who commanded the fort, also bore testimony to the destructiveness of her fire (after his surrender). The first shell fired from the Essex en- tered the fortifications, exploded hand- somely, dismounted a gun, and did other execution, and it may be recorded as a historical fact, that this was the first shot ever fired from the deck of an iron-clad vessel, (which did execution,) in defence of the United States. Capt. Laning had command of the bat- tery during most of the engagement, and received promotion for meritorious servi- ces. Just before the fort surrendered he and his division were relieved by the 2d division, which had'as yet taken no part in the battle; in five minutes afterwards the officer who took his place was mor- tally wounded. The Essex being somewhat defective in construction, and considerably used up in the fight, was ordered to St. Louis for re- construction, Capt Laning assisting in the superintendence of the work, during which time he was engaged with Commo- dore Porter in perfecting plans for a pow- erful ram gun-boat, which the exigencies of the war demanded, to be convened from one of the most powerful .Mississippi Rivet- steamers. These plans were approved by the war department, and an order was re- ceived to purchase such a steamer, and proceed with all possible despatch to pre- pare her for service. The steamer Alee Is Scott was selected and purchased, and Capt. Laning detailed to superintend her reconstruction and she was named "Fort Henry," in honor of our recent victory. Under this name this vessel was recon- structed, but before being placed in com- mission the Hon. Secretary of the Navy changed her name to La Fayette, in honor of that distinguished general of the Revolutionary War. This vessel was 296 feet in length over all, 40 feet wide at the knuckle, and 52 feet on deck; her sides being an angle of 30 degrees; her depth of hold was 10 feet, and draught of water 8% feet; her bottom was 18 inches thick; her sides at the knuckle 18 inches ; at the 610 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: main deck 6 feet ; her casemates were 22 inches of solid timher, put together in layers with bolts and spikes, the layers being alternately upright and horizontal ; she was covered with one inch of iron plating on her sides from spar-deck to one foot below the water line; her forward and after casemates were circular, and covered with two-inch plating at an angle of 45 degrees. Her machinery consisted of 2 high-pressure engines, (side wheel,) cylinders 26 inches in diameter, 8 feet stroke, with 5 double flue boilers, 42 inches in diameter, 24 feet long ; her ma- chinery was all protected with heavy case- mates and iron plating and grating. She had on her bow a ram, made of gun metal, weighing 24,000 pounds, put on in eight sections, and bound together by means of steel keys dovetailed in, and a steel band shrunk around the points; this ram was backed up by a solid timber bow for 37 feet, and a Kelson bulkhead running from stem to stern, 16 inches thick, secured with heavy iron bolts, from keel to main deck. Her weight was 1,700 tons, and her speed against 'the Mississippi current five miles per hour. Her batteries consisted of two eleven-inch Dahlgren Pivot Guns at the bow, each throwing a shell weighing 104 pounds, and requiring a charge of 15 pounds of powder ; two 100-pound Parrot rifle-guns at the stern, and four nine-incn Dahlgren and one 50-pound Parrot rifle on each broadside, making 14 guns of the heaviest calibre then in use. Soon after commencing the LaFayette, orders were received for the purchase of another, to be finished on the same general plans. The steamer Choctaw was purchased and re- constructed under that name. This work occupied the balance of the year '62, and the spring of '63, when they were both fin- ished and put into commission, their joint cost being about $500,000. The amount of iron used in their construction was 700 tons, and of timber about 250,000 feet was consumed. Commodore Porter having been ordered to Vicksburg with the Essex in July, 1862, the superintendence of these vessels devolved entirely upon Capt. Lan- ing. The Western Flotilla having been transferred in the meantime from the army to the regular navy, by act of Congress all vessels then in commission were turned over to the navy department, whilst those under construction, to avoid confusion in accounts, had to be finished and paid for by the army. Capt. Laming found him- self, as it were, neither one nor the other, and for several months pushed on the work with none to molest, the chief quar- ter-master of the army footing the bills. The vessels were both finished and put in- to commission, their batteries mounted, supplies put on board, and flags hoisted on both by Capt Laning, being perhaps the only instance in the history of the United States where a volunteer officer of his rank was entrusted with such respon- sible duties, acting as commanding officer of two of the most powerful vessels in the Mississippi Squadron, and superintendent of construction at the same time. For this service he was promoted to the rank of Acting Volunteer Lieutenant in the regular navy of the U. S. After remaining at St. Louis a short time to settle his ac- counts with the quarter-master's depart- ment, he was assigned in the fall of '63 to the command of the U. S. Steamer Rattler, then stationed at Roaney, Miss., with com- mand of the river from Roaney Island to Grand Gulf. Early in the spring of '64 his vessel was ordered to Davis Bend, 35 miles below Vicksburg, to guard the iron- clad Indianola, which vessel had been captured from us by the enemy some months previous, and sunk, at extreme high water, on the farm of Joseph Davis, (brother of the Rebel President,) just out- side the levee on the main land, just one mile from the channel of the river at low water, a wide sand-bar intervening, which overflowed at an ordinary stage of high water, but the vessel having been floated in on extraordinary high water the proba- bilities were that several years might elapse before she could be floated out again. Captain Laning at once formed the design of launching her and restoring her to the service, her value for rebuilding being about $280,000. His plan was to raise her up, placing blocks and cribs under her bottom ; thor- oughly repair and straighten her ; excavate a basin in the sand-bar large enough to float her, lay a set of launching ways and place her on cradles and slide ways, re- moving the blocks and cribs, and on the first rise of the river which overflowed the sand-bar and filled up the busin, to launch her and float her out. Admiral David D. Porter, then in command of the squadron, approved these plans and gave Capt. Lan- ing carte blanc orders to assume command of the Indianola and proceed to launch her in his own way, and when afloat to have her towed to Mound City Navy Yard, superintend her reconstruction, mountnew batteries, and report for dut*\ The work was at once commenced. By means of jack-screws this ponderous vessel, weigh- ing eleven hundred tons, was raised from the ground six feet, and in just forty days was ready for launching, the ways being laid and the basin excavated, and a chan- nel 200 yards long, 55 feet wide, and an average depth of 9 feet, having been exca- vated for the launching ways. This re- quired the removal of about 6,000 cubic yards of sand with shovels and wheelbar- rows, kindly furnished by Gen. Sherman, in command of the army at Vicksburg. The number of blocks and pieces of crib- bing used was about 2,000, cut from the LA SALLE TOWNSHIP. 611 cotton-wood groves adjacent to the vessel. The nnmher of sailors employed on the work was about 100 each day, besides about 50 carpenters and caulkers. The cost in cash to the 'Government was less than $7,000. On the 11th of January, 1805, the water having risen to the proper stage, she was successfully launched and floated out, and was towed to Mound City Navy Yard, arriving there on the 17th. For this service Capt. Laning was again recom- mended for promotion, and received from Admiral Porter, who was then in com- mand of the North Atlantic squadron, the following COMMENDATION. North Atlantic Squadron, ) U. S. Flag Ship Malvern, [• Cape Fear River, Jan. 31, 18(53. ) Dear Sir: I must congratulate you most sincerely at the successful issue of your labors on the Tndianola. It is but an additional evi- dence of your character for industry, per- severance and intelligence, and reflects the greatest credit upon you, as well as the service to which you belong. It is no smal 1 triumph thus to have placed again in our hands for service a most valuable vessel, taken from us by the enemy. There are triumphs of skill such as you have dis- played, as glorious as if the result was from combat, and as such you have my highest commendations. Respectfully yours, (Signed) David D. Porter, Rear Admiral. Commanding N. A. Squadron. To Acting Vol. Lieut. Jas. Laning, IT. S. N., Mound City, III. Washington, D. C, July 14, 1870. Capt. Jas. Laning, La Salle, 111 : Bear Sir — Herewith find enclosecf cir- tificates of Non-Indebtedness from the 2d and 3d Auditors of the Treasury and from the Ordnance office of the U. S. army, which cover all possible liabilities that you may have incurred in your official capacity, and establish a record of which you may well be proud. This satisfactory result is truly wonderful in consideration of the magnitude of your disbursements and the loose manner in which accounts were kept during the first years of the war, and I can most heartily congratulate you upon your good fortune in getting a release from all liabilities without the interven- tion of Congress. Truly yours, Geo. S. Prindle, Attorney and Solicitor. CERTIFICATE OF NON-INDEBTED- NESS. Tkkasury Dept., Washington, D. C, { July 14, 1870. J Form Dd. This is to certify that James Laning, late acting Lieut. U. S. N, Superintend- ent of Gun Boat Construction, is not in- debted to the Government for ordnance, clothing, camp and garrison equipage, so far as known at this office. (Signed) E. B. French. Auditor. JS'o. 21 '22. ISSUED TO JAMES LANING. It is hereby certified that the accounts and returns of James Laning, acting Lieut. U. S. N, have been examined, found correct, and are closed. (Signed) Allan Rutherford, Third Auditor. A. M. Gangewer, Chief Clerk. ORDNANCE OFFICE. Geo. M. Prindle, Esq. : Sir — In reply to your verbal inquiry as to whether acting Lieut James Lan- ing, U. S. N, Superintendent of Gun Boat Construction, is indebted to this office on account of ordnance and ordnance stores, I have to inform you that he is not indebted, so far as known to this Bureau, for such stores. (Signed) W. L. Smoot. Lieut, of Ordnance. Since the war, Capt. Laning has been successfully operating the Phoenix Glass Works, at LaSalle, having now been a res- ident of LaSalle Co. twenty-two years, and at this writing, is just fifty-six years of age. He first married, in his native town, on Sept. 9, 1845, Miss Catherine Emma Jones, who bore him six children, three of whom died in infancy; the others, Mrs. H. H. Candee, of Cairo, 111. ; Mrs. S. V. Cornish, and Miss Lydia M. Laning, still survive. His wife died at St. Louis, Dec. 26, 1859, and he again married, July 16, 1864, Mrs. Sarah A., widow of James M. Mills, (de- ceased), who is still li vim;-. Laning Paul, planing mill. Lannon David, laborer. Lanyon R. prop, zinc works; 20. Lanyon Robt. clerk in zinc works. Larkins James, boarding house; 2. Larney Hugh, police. Larney Thos. laborer. Lathrop D. builder ; 20. Lavan Michael, laborer. ■ Lavan Roger, laborer. 612 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY! Law J. B. painter. Law Win. Lawlor Denis, laborer. Lawlor John, laborer. Lawlor Joseph, farmer. Lawlor M. farmer. Lawlor Nick, laborer. Lawton C. F. laborer. Layden Patrick, laborer. Leahy John, boots and shoes. Lee Daniel, carpenter. Lee Jas. miner. Lee Jas. laborer. Leffler Louis, laborer. LEFFMAX I.EO, Merchant; born in Germany, Nov. 9, 1824; left there and arrived in U. S., May 1, 1847 ; came to La Salle, March 1, lt<57; has been in the Mercantile business here since ; no family ; wife was Miss Martha L. Britt, born in Baldwin Co., Ga. ; married June 14, 1853. Lehan Jerry, laborer. Lehan Henry, railroad man. Lehan John, shoemaker ; 2. Lehan Tim, miner. Lehan T. laborer. Lehan W. laborer. Lendenmeyer John, jeweler. Lenhart C. clerk. IiEXNOX JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 1; born in Carlow Co., Ireland, about 1806 ; left there and came to the U. S. and to LaSalle in 1837, and walked fr^m Chicago here, and is one of the oldest settlers ; by hard work and economy, he has 240 acres of the best improved land in the Tp., val. $12,000; wife was Ellen Canlield, from the same place ; they have six children, David, Richard, John, Mary, Catharine and Annie. Lennon John W. laborer. Leonard C. carpenter. Lettan Jos. works zinc factory. Leward Chas. laborer. Leyden Patrick, laborer. Lindley G. W. clerk. Lindermeyer J. cigars and tobacco. Lindsay Wm. miner. L.IXXIG (H.)A. CO. Dealers in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver Ware. Musical Instruments, Elgin Watches; repairing a specialty, ami all work warranted. Little Jose. Litz Martin, zinc works. Lloyd Stephen. Locy G. H. judge city court; 5. Loftus M. laborer. Logan Patrick, laborer. Lominton W. Longworth Frank, clerk. Losnerd F. laborer. Lovenson Wm. Loxis Michael, overseer mach'y department zinc works. Lynch Patrick, laborer. Lynch Thos. laborer. M cALEE JOHN, laborer. McAler Edward, laborer. McAlheuie J. J. painter. McAlheny Wm. livery stable. McAlister J. laborer. McAlister Jas. laborer. McAnney Pat. laborer. McBoyle Alec, works in express office. McBoyle John, express agent ; 3. McCarty C. laborer. McClane Jas. miner. McClane Owen, laborer. McCollick C. laborer. McCone Alec, laborer. McCormic John, miner. McCormic Pat. miner. McCormic Pat. laborer. McCormick J. laborer. McCormick M. laborer. McCoy Jas. laborer. McCumber Wm. house-mover. McDonald Mich, works in zinc works. MeDOXALD R. ». Attorney at Law ; born in Knox Co., Ohio, Oct. 15, 1838; came to this Co. in 1867 ; Republican ; married Miss Sarah J. Dillej-; born in Richland Co., Ohio, Nov. 14, 1836; mar- ried Sept. 12, 1861; four children, Mark R., Harry G., Willard B., Olive N.; he served ten months in the late war, in Co. B, 96th O. V. I., and two years and four months in the U. S. army as steward; was admit- ted to the bar in the State of Ohio, in 1861. McDonald S. laborer. McDonald Wm. engineer. McDermott A. laborer. McDermott M. laborer. McDermot Michael, laborer. McDermott Thos. laborer. McELHEXIE XVII. Proprietor Liv- ery Siable; born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Sept. 2, 1846; left there and came to this Co. in 1855; wife was .Miss Annie Graham; born in West Lebanon, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1848; married May 2, 1865; has three children, Arthur A. .)., born Dec. 29, 1868; Jessie, Jan. 16, 1870; Kosabell, May 23, 1873. McFall Wm. painter. McFaunan F. LA SALLE TOWNSHIP. 613 McFarran Norman., Jr., clerk at William- son & Co. McFarran Norman, former; 5. McFee P. laborer. McFlay D. laborer. McGarry Jas. laborer. McGee B. laborer. McGee J. laborer. McGee Pat. laborer. McGill Henry, miner. McGinnis H. laborer. McGinnis John, laborer. McGonigal B. miner. McGonigal J. miner. McGonigal Jas. miner. McGonigal L. miner. McGonigal Neil, miner. McGonigal Pat. miner. McGoveran Frank, laborer. McGoveron John, saloon. McGowan Jas. laborer. McGowan John, cigar-maker. McGrath Michael, laborer. McGrath Phil, works in zinc works. McGrath Thos. C. miner. McGraw M. laborer. McGraw Pat. laborer. McGraw Thos. laborer. McGuire B. laborer. McGuire Dennis, saloon. McGuire Ed. pawn broker and alderman; %. McGuire Jas. saloon. McGuire John, laborer. McGuire Pat. laborer. McGuire Pat. saloon. McGuire Thos. laborer. McGuire Win. laborer. McHale Jas. miner. McHale Thomas. McHenry Wm. laborer. McHugh Frank, boatman. Mclntire Jas. coal dealer. Mclntire P. miner. Mclntire Pat. laborer. Mcintosh Gordon, carpenter. McKay Finlay, dry goods merchant ; 1. McKay Peter, banker ; 5. McKenny Wm. laborer. McKinster Hugh, laborer. McLarthy J. E. McMahon John, laborer. McMahon P. laborer. McManus H. laborer. McMonigan H. McNamara Martin, farmer. McNamara Mich, farmer. McNamara R. auctioneer. McNery Jno. laborer. McNulty Daniel, laborer. McNulty Jas. McNulty Pat. carpenter ; 2. McPhail Terrence, laborer. McPhedrain Alec, laborer. McPhedran Chas. laborer. McSheron D. laborer. McVean E. merchant tailor McVicker W. laborer. Mack Joseph, laborer. Mackey Lewis, laborer. Madden John, laborer. Madden M. laborer. Madden Michael, laborer. Madden Patrick, marble cutter Madden S. laborer. Magee J. S. law student. Maker Jer. laborer. MaherPhilip, mason. Maher Wm. laborer. Main Archie, laborer. Mailer J. teacher. Malone A. laborer. Malone James, saloon ; 2. Malone James, miner. Malone John, Sr., laborer. Malone John, Jr., laborer. Malone Patrick, laborer. Malone Patrick, saloon. Maloney J. mason. Maloney Mich, laborer. Maloney Patrick, laborer. Maloney Thos. laborer. Mauley Patrick, laborer. Markus Mathew, laborer. Marshal] O. L. tensmith; 1. Martin James, laborer. Martin Jno. grocer. Martin M. laborer. Martin Matt, laborer. Martin Matt, Jr., laborer. Martin Patrick, laborer. Martin Peter, laborer. Mason W. T. insurance agent. Massey L. S. Matherson D. zinc manufacturer Mathew Hugh, laborer. Mathews Jose, laborer. Matthews Chas. laborer. Mathews J. A. laborer. Matthews P. laborer. Matthews S. laborer. 614 LA 8ALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Matthiesou W. F. ziac manufacturer (with Hegler); 100. Medium Win. miner. Medows H. miner. Mee Barney, laborer. Meisenbaugh P. saloon. Merritt Fuller, farmer; 10. , Merritt H. laborer. Meskil Jno. miner. Mettinger Chas. laborer. Michel W. C. saloon. Millen J. O. clerk. Miller Jno. laborer. Miller Wm. clerk. Milson A. laborer. Mitchel A. farmer. Mitler E. MOELLER EDWARD. Salesman; born in Mineral Point, Iowa Co., Wiscon- sin, Oct. 27, 1853 ; has lived in LaSalle 9 years ; wife was Miss Eliza Denny, born in St. Louis, Oct. 3, 1853 ; they were mar- ried Jan. 1, 1873; have one daughter, Fanny, born in LaSalle, Jan. 26, 1877. Mofatt David, laborer. Moffat Jno. laborer. Monahan A. laborer. Montague Jno. laborer. Monahan M. laborer. Monahan Peter, laborer. Monday Jno. laborer. Montgomery T. C. boot-maker. Moodey Jno. laborer. Moore J as. laborer. Moore Jno. clerk. Moran B. laborer. Moran J. laborer. Moran Jno. laborer. Moran Michael, laborer. Morchiser Peter, gardener. Morgan Adam, zinc works. Morgan Jno. Moriarty Patrick, laborer. Morley Jas. laborer. Morrison Archie, laborer. Morrison Arthur, boots and shoes; 1%. Morrison Geo. F. boots and shoes ; 2. Morrissey J. laborer. Morrissey L. Morrow Jno. joiner. Moyers J. C. dry goods clerk. Moynihan A. shoemaker. Moynihan Daniel, shoemaker. Moynihan Jas. laborer. Moynihan Tim, shoemaker. Muditt Wm. laborer. Muir Robert, laborer. Mullen Jno. laborer. Mullen = Robert, laborer. Mullen Thos. laborer. Muller P. laborer. Mulhern Patrick, laborer. Mulnix Phil, plasterer. Mulvaley M. teamster. Murphy Andrew, laborer. Murphy D. builder. Murphy D.^laborer. Murphy Jas. joiner. Murphy Jas. laborer. Murphy Jere, carpenter. Murphy Jno. cai - penter. Murphy Mike, laborer. Murphy P. laborer. Murphy Peter, carpenter. Murphy Peter, laborer. Murphy Wm. laborer. Murray M. clerk. Murray Peter, laborer. Murray T. C. laborer. Murry Jno. clerk (with J. Stuart). Murry Jno. clerk. Murry Thos. 0. laborer. Murtha Jas. detective. Murtah Patrick, laborer. Murtaugh Andrew, laborer. Murtaugh Jas. laborer. Muser Henry, laborer. Myles Jno. laborer. IMAGERS JOSHUA, laborer. Nash J. W. laborer. Xater J. H. German doctor. Nelson A. miner. Nelson Alex, laborer. Nelson Ole, laborer. Nepps August, boarding house. Nertney H. laborer. Nertney Jno. clerk. Nertne}' M. laborer. Nertney X. laborer. Nesbit Geo. Neugent Patrick, laborer. Neuhaffin M. boarding house. Xolan Patrick, laborer. Noonan Ed. owner of brick yard ; 5. Noonan Jno. clerk. Noonan Lawrence, clothing, boots and shoes. Noonan 31. laborer. Noonan Matthew, wholesale grocer; 10. Noonan Peter, pilot on river. Nugent Pat. laborer. LA SALLE TOWNSHIP. 61: /"A5BERLY JOHN, laborer. O'Brien J. miner. O'Brien John, miner. O'Brien Kennedy, hide and leather store ; 10. O'Brien M. laborer. O'Brien P. laborer. O'Brien Patrick, miner. O'Brien Thos. miner. O'Brien Wm. laborer. O'Connor Martin, laborer. O'Connor Michael, laborer. O'Connor Miles, laborer. O'Connor Patrick, janitor city court. O'Connor Thos. farmer. O'Connor Thos. miner. O'CONOR ANDREW J. Attorney at Law; born in the city of LaSalle, July 27. 1852; married Miss Mary Duncan, who was born in LaSalle, June 24, 1854; married Oct. 24, 1876 ; no family ; he was admitted and commenced practice, Sept. 15, 1876, at Ottawa; Democrat; is City Attorney, and was elected Clerk of the City Court, Dec. 19, 1874. O'Donnel J. laborer. O'Donnell John, farmer. O'Donnell Patrick, laborer. O'Halloran J. wholesale and retail grocer. O'Halloran Pat'k, clerk at R. I. depot. O'Halloran Patrick, Sr. teamster. O'Halloran Richard, Jr. laborer. O^alloran Wm. clerk. O'Hara John, laborer. O'Harra Edw. tailor. O'Harr L. laborer. O'Kane Patrick, tailor. O'Keefe Patrick, miner. O'Lavey M. laborer. O'Linger Geo. bakery. O'Mara John, laborer. O'Mara Patrick, laborer. O'Neil Hugh, miner. O'Neil Jas. farmer. O'Neil Jas. teamster. O'Neil John, laborer. O'Neil Jos. teamster. O'Neil P. laborer. O'Riley Jas. laborer. O'Riley John, laborer. O'Rourke Thos. grocer; 5. Oesterle W. Oglesby Stephen, teamster. Olmstead Frank, carriage-maker. Oleson Nelson, laborer. Olmstead Wm. painter. Osinge Fred'k, baker. Ott Conrad, zinc worker. Owen Wm. laborer. T>VGE THOS. clerk at Central Depot. Pane C. H. Parks Geo. laborer. Parrell Patrick^laborer. Parrel Patrick, laborer. Parrel Thos. laborer. Parrick John, laborer. Pasco H. saloon. Pass J. W. glass-blower. Patt Anton, baker. Patton Jas. laborer. Pease R. O. glass-blower. Peck J. planing mill. Pelican J. Penan Frank, laborer. Pendergast David, laborer. Pendergast D. laborer. Pennington Thos. laborer. Peppers F. C. works on R. R. Peppil Sam'l, yard master 111. Central R. R. Pepson Thos. engineer. Perry S. L. Pester Carl, zinc r works. Phelan John, laborer. Phelps J. W. minister of Methodist Church. Phluger John, boarding-house. Pirchel Fred, zinc works. Pitter Wm. B. Piatt Jas. zinc works. Piatt Jas., Jr. laborer. Plumback John, zinc works. Prictski F. laborer. Purdy Geo. miner. Purky J. laborer. Purdy John, laborer. Purdy Wm. miner. • Q UIGLEY JOHN, miner. Quigley Patrick, miner. Quigley Sam'l, farmer. Quigley T. miner. Quimber M. laborer. Quinlon Jas. blacksmith. <,>uinlon Matt, blacksmith. Quinn E. laborer. Quinn John, Jr. grocer. Quinn John, miner. Quinn Thos. Quinn Wm. wagon-maker. Quirk John, laborer. 616 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Quirk Thos. carpenter. Quitt C. R ADCLIFF J. C. miner. Radigan Jas. miner. Rafter Thos. miner. Ramsey John, laborer. Randall W. miner. Rathbone A. E. printer. Partner Edw. miner. Raymond August, book agent. Raymond Bennett, zinc works. Reck H. laborer. Redic David, glass-blower. BEDDICK A. J. Editor LaSalle Democrat; born in Burlington Co., N. J., Nov. 16, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Democrat; wife was Miss Emily J. Coul- ter, born in Brownsville, Penn. ; has two children, Hyle G. and Edward S. ; Mr. R. served three years in the late war, in Co. F, 107th Penn. Vet. Vol. Reed Andrew, painter. Reed Wm, hardware ; 2%. Reese David, commission merchant. Reevley John, laborer. Regan John, miner. Rerg John, laborer. Revels Nick, laborer. Reynolds T. clerk. Richard Wesley, laborer. Richards Wm. joiner. Riley Jas. canal driver. Riley Jas. laborer. Riley Jas. miner. Riley Michael, laborer. Riley Wm. laborer. Ring Patrick, miner. Rimmely Roman, Jr., tinsmith. Roberts J. S. clerk. Roberts L. B. clerk. Roberts P. J. laborer. Roberts Wm. laborer. Robertson Geo. carpenter. Robinson J. H. carpenter. Robnet Geo. laborer. Robush A. clerk. Roady M. miner. Rodgers I. W. clerk Harrison House. Rodger M. miner. Rodner E. laborer. Rogenstrough Thos. butcher. Romily Roman, expressman. Ronald Alex, laborer. Ronick Jas. laborer. Rosenkaupt Jose, clothing merchant. Rosenkaupt Jose, Sr., retired merchant. Rosenkaupt Sol. Justice of the Peace. Ross J. blacksmith. Ross Jose, laborer. Rossles J. laborer. Rudiger F. boot and shoe maker. Rudiger Henry, boot and shoe dealer Rundele J. D. tinsmith. Rusic B. Russel J. lumber man. Russel Thos. laborer. Ryan Anthony, laborer. Ryan Chas. laborer. Ryan Dan, farmer. Ryan Jas. laborer. Ryan Jas. tailor. R}-an Jas. miner. Ryan Jno. constable. Ryan M. laborer. Ryan P. laborer. Ryan Thos. miner. Ryan Wm. miner. O ALEY J. Samon Jno. mason. Sanford B. F. carpenter. Sanders Geo. laborer. Sanders Joseph, watchman. Sanders Wm. laborer. Sanderson L. contractor and builder; 10. Sanderson R. L. sewing machine agent. Sass H. laborer. Sarterlee A. J. Satzman Joseph, butcher. Scaley Jas. drayman. Scaley Jas. laborer. Scaley Jno. laborer. Scalley J. H. laborer. Scalley Joseph, laborer. Scanlon J. bar keeper. Scanlon Jno. boarding house. Scanlon Joseph, laborer. Scanlon Samuel, laborer. Schade Henry, zinc works. Scherzer Chas. jeweler and watches. SCHERZER C. A. Jeweler; born in Peru, LaSalle Co., Nov. 4, 1853 ; Republi- can; Lutheran; wife was Mrs. E. Grube, born in Perkin's Grove, Bureau Co., Ills.; married Nov. 3, 1875 ; has one son, Charles, born Nov. 8, 1876. Schlosser C. laborer. Schlosser L. laborer. Schofield H. W. zinc worker. Schruseger A. zinc works. LA SALLE TOWNSHIP. 617 Scuults Henry, tailor. Schultz L. F. boarding house. Schulz H. Scoll Win. laborer. Scott A. J. carpenter. Scott E. J. Scott L. C. laborer. Scott Robt. miner. Scully Jas. laborer. Sebart Jno. laborer. Segusty Peter, zinc works. Seigler B. saloon. Suigler Chas. Shabley Fred, laborer. Shabley D. laborer. Shannon J. miner. Shannon J. M. agent Illinois Central li. R. Sharp Jno., Jr., engineer. Sharvin Jno. laborer. Shaughessey P. laborer. Shaughnessey Thos. mason. Shay P. laborer. Shea Daniel, saloon. Shea E. laborer. Shea J. miner. Shea Jno. steamboat clerk. Shea Michael, miner. Shea Tim. laborer. Shea Wm. laborer. Sheehan Jno. laborer. Sheehan Thos. city clerk. Sheehan Frank, laborer. Shepherd Geo. laborer. Sheperd Jno. laborer. Sherman H. laborer. Shibley Frank, laborer. Shield M. zinc works. Shiels J. P. zinc woiks. Shoeber Pat, laborer. Shortel Jno. laborer. Shortel Patrick, laborer. Shortenger Andrew, zinc works. Shote Jose, zinc works. Shott Joseph, laborer. Shuler F. L. boarding house. Shults Jacob, saloon. Shumning G. Siess Geo. laborer. Silk Jas. zinc works. Simon J. laborer. Simpson D. laborer. Sims Jno. miner. Singer P. P. gun-smith. Skehan Walter, laborer. Skelley J. weighmaster. Skuner D. D. zinc works. Slack Martin. Slastor Robert, laborer. Slator Robert, laborer. Slyder L. F. traveling agent. Slattery Andrew. Slyden L. zinc works. Smith Evans, laborer. Smith Henry, carpenter. Smith J. Smith Jno. G. Smith Jno. L. laborer. Smith Joseph, boat captain. Smith M. T. grocer ; (5. Smith Philip. Smith T. H. Smith Wm. laborer. Smith W. H. printer. Snodgrass F. clerk. Sollitt F. D. glass-cutter. Solon Dennis, laborer. Spark F. laborer. Sparks Thos. glass-blower. Sparks W. W. laborer. Stanton Michael, miner. Stanton Michael, laborer. Stapleton Jas. laborer. Stark Michael, cabinet maker. States J. R. laborer. Stein F. laborer. Stein J. laborer. ] Stene Henry, laborer. Stephenson J. W. carpenter. Stevenson H. S. builder. Stine Jos. laborer. Stocker C. glass-blower. Straus Naton, glass-blower. Streve E. laborer. Strever E. laborer. Strever Jno. laborer. Strever Otto, laborer. Strobel Louis, saloon and boarding house. Stroul Chas. W. zinc works. Stuart Geo. farmer. Stuart Jno. grocer ; 15. Stuart Patrick, butcher. Stuart Thos. saloon. Stubbs Jno. gardener. Stuffchre Casper, zinc works. Stude Jose, coachman. Sullivan Dennis, miner. Sullivan Jas. laborer. Sullivan Jno. laborer. Sullivan P. laborer. Sullivan Patrick, miner. 618 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Sweeney E. laborer. Swell N. O. SYPHEKS ii. €. Successor to Syphers & Son, Photographers; established in 1867; life si/.r Portraits a specialty; Mr. Syphers i> also an Artist, as well as a Pho- tographer; unsurpassed facilities for mak- ing life-size Solar work. TAMBLYX WILLIAM, engineer at zinc works. Tanner A. G. peddler. Taylor (has. miner. Taylor Jas. miner. Taylor Jno. miner. Taylor Jno. H. Taylor Jose, laborer. TAYLOR JOH\, Farmer; Sec. 12; bora in Scotland, Oct. 6, 1826; left there and went to lower Canada with his parents when five years of age, remained there about three \*ears, then moved to New York State, remained there about one year, then went to Lycoming, Penn., and remained there about twenty years, then came to this Co., and has remained here ever since; wife was Hannah Walker, born in Scotland; married July 4, 1851; have three children, Robert, born Nov. 24,1854; James, Nov. 4, 1856; William, June 29, 1860. Taylor Thos. miner. Taylor Robert, laborer. Taylor W. W. clothing store. TAYLOR WE W. Merchant; born in Chicago, Oct. 31, 1853; left Chicago and came to LaSalle, December, 1870; has family, one daughter, Bertha H. Tay- lor, born in LaSalle, Jan. 13, 1876; wife was Miss Jennie M. Mills, born in La- Salle, Xov. 30, 1853; married Feb. 2, 1^7-">. Templeton L. Tenley H. laborer. Tennington Mich, laborer. Terry Z. T. Thompson Christ, laborer. Thompson Jno. carpenter. Thorndike Wm. zinc works. Thorpe J. Y. grocer ; 2. Thorpe Wm. grocer. Tobler Henry, tailor. Toblcr Jno. tailor. Todd G. I. book-keeper. Todd Ira, book-keeper. Tomlins A. J. engineer. Tomlin W. E. joiner. Tool Hugh, laborer. ' Towele Jno. Town Jno. Tracey Jno. Tracy Patrick, laborer. Traves Jno. laborer. Treat E. B. stoves and hardware; 10. Treig Chas. laborer. Trevett G. flour and feed store. Treze Jno. laborer. Trocher C. F. watch-maker. Trotner M. glass-cutter. Troy Thos. laborer. Troy Y. laborer. Trumbull Wni. zinc works. Truman Robert, flour and feed. Tuuib David, zinc works. Tumb Jas. zinc works. Tumele Wm. laborer. Tunney D. laborer. T TPTDGROVE JNO. carpenter. Erbamuck G. zinc works. V AXBUSKIRK A. carpenter. Vankenon E. A. zinc works. Vanwinski L. zinc works. Vernon Geo. W. laborer. Vernon Jas., Sr., stone quarryman. Vernon Jas., Jr., laborer. Vernon — , laborer. Voglender L. glass works. Volmer Martin, furniture and undertaker; 5. Voris Abram, works at zinc works. Yost J. works at zinc works. w AGOXER LEONARD, music teacher. Wagner Peter, laborer. Wagner W. M. notary public. Wahl Wm. laborer. Waldron S. Walker Peter, laborer. Wallace Pat. laborer. Wallock A. laborer. Wallock Adam, glass blower. Wallough W. Walrod B. F. retired grocer. Walrod Francis, laborer. Walrof Anton, zinc works. Walsh James, laborer. Walsh James, miner. Walsh John, laborer. Walsh John, miner. Walsh M. miner. Walsh Walter. Walsh Wm. clerk at Blanchard's. Walsh Wm. miner. Walters F. clerk. LA SALLE TOWNSHIP. 619 Walters John, Eagle Hotel. Walters R. boarding house. Ward Thos. cattle dealer; 15. Warner Gust. AYasikoeski A. zinc works. Waters P. laborer. Waterbury J. H. zinc worker. Watson B. machinist. WEBSTER E. C. Postmaster and Editor Press; born in Grafton Co., N. H., Sept. 10, 1829; came to this Co. in Nov., 1855; Republican; married Miss Hannah M. Anthony; born in North Hampton, Mass., Oct. 18, 1841 ; married Dec. 23, 1858; has three children, Franklin, Charles A. and Edward B. Weisbroed F. saloon. Welch John M. alderman first ward. Welch P. laborer. Weller Ben. carpenter. Weller N. J. contractor and builder. Wells George, clerk. Welsh J. laborer. Welsh Martin, laborer. Welter E. zinc works. Welter Wm. laborer. Werner Christopher. Werner Jacob, laborer. Wertheim A. Wertheim David, liquors and wines. WERTHEIM HENRY, ofL.Eliel & Co., Brewery; born in Germany, Dec. 15, 1845 ; left there and came to this Co. in I860; has two children living, Ferdi- nand A., born Sept. 15, 1874; MetaR., Dec. 9, 1875; wife was Miss Emma Eliel, born in Germany, Sept. 21, 1851 ; married Nov. 22, 1871 ; Democrat. Wertheim H. brewer firm"Eliol & Co. Wertheim Jose, clothing store. Wertz Eli, glass blower. Wertz G. glass cutter. Wertz Jacob, laborer. Wertz Jose, laborer. Wertz Oscar, glass blower. West J. laborer. West Peter, laborer. Westfall Jno. zinc works. Weszinski Martin, zinc works. Whelan Jas. laborer. Whelan Jno. laborer. Wheeler A. W. Wheeler J. W. joiner. White Jno. WHITE R. J. Merchant; born in Ire- land, Jan. 8, 1845; came to this Co. in 1875 ; wife was Miss Mary Daly, born in Will Co., Ill- they were married April 19, 1876. Whitfield Wm. miner. Whitmarsh N. carpenter. Wicker J. F. laborer. Wilcoxon M. N. architect and builder. Wilkinson A. L. carpenter. Williams H. gardener. Williams J. A. gardener. Williams W. gardener. Williamson J. P. grocer. Willis Ben., Jr. Wilmoth Jas. miner. Wilson R. J. carpenter. Wilson Wm. laborer. Winer Daniel, laborer. Winn Michael, laborer. Winston D. Wise Mathew, laborer. Witzerman Jno. works at zinc works. Wolf Chas. livery stable. Wolf H. laborer. Wolf John, livery stable. Wolf Michael, clerk. Wolf R. druggist. Woodrough D. F. Woods Bernard, laborer. Woods D. Wood Daniel, laborer. Woods Jas. laborer. Woods Jno. carpenter. Woods Patrick, laborer. Wood Thos. carpenter. Wood Thos. laborer. Woods Thos. W. carpenter. Woopz Joseph, laborer. Works Chas. principal of public schools. Wrigler Geo. laborer. Wyke Fred, laborer. Wyatt Geo. laborer. Wyn M. laborer. EAGER CHRIS, shoemaker. Y 1 Yeats Jas. builder. Yelland Albert, zinc works. Yinkski Z. carpenter. Yockey Jose, zinc works. Yop F. zinc works. Youk Jno. laborer. Young Adam, glass blower. Young Ben. mason. Young Geo. mason. Young Jacob, glass blower. Young Jas. glass blower. Young Jno. glass blower. Young Robert, engineer. Young Thos. shoemaker. 620 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Youngman N. farmer. Yzinski T. zinc works. ^ZEBART JNO. laborer. Zerner August, saloon. Zimmerman Fred, grocer. LA SALLE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Barker H. J. Dealer in Fine Teas, Fancy Groceries, Fruits and Provisions. A Specialty made of Southern and Michigan Fruits in their Season. Bung art M. J. c0 Bro. Dealers in Hardware, Cutlery, Nails, Glass, Ranges, Stoves and Household Fur- nishing Goods. Byron Dennis, Saloon. Clear John, Baker and Confec- tioner, Groceries of all kinds, Canned Fruits, Candies, Tobacco, Cigars, etc. Conley Joseph, Groceries, Pro- visions, etc. Cummings M. Jr., Staple and Fancy Groceries, Glass or Queens- ware, the finest grades of Teas at the very lowest prices, Tobaccos, Cigars and Smokers' Goods a Spec- ialty. Davis S. H. Counselor at Law. Duncan & O'Conor, Attorneys at Law. Eliel L. & Co., Brewers of Lager Beer. Chicago office, *M7 Lake St. Farrell John, Dealer in Grocer- ies, Provisions, Wines, Linuors, Crockery, Woodenware, Glassware, etc. Also Agent for the Guion and National Line of Steamers. Feldes J. G. Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Notions, Wines and Liquors, Wooden and Queensware, Cutlery, Crockery and Glassware, Lamps, etc. Forristal John, Justice of the Peace. Frost Bobert, Prop. Caledonia House. New house and new furni- ture. Billiard hall and saloon in connection with the house. Terms, $2.00 per day. Garfield F. M. Prop. Planing Mills. Work done on short notice. Hanley John, Prop. Star Billiard Hall, under Hamsen House. Siggins John, Dealer in Grocer- ies, Provisions, etc. Hoober Aaron, Manufacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Spring Wagons, etc. All kinds of Repairing done on short notice; also Painting and Trimming. Kilgore B. B. Prop. Trivola Res- taurant. Banning James, Prop. Phoenix Glassworks. LaVietoire & Taylor, Clothiers, Merchant Tailors and Dealers in Gents' Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Valises, etc. Leffman Leo, Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Carpets, Fancy Notions, etc. Agent for Weber's Metropolitan Corset, and Cooley's Cork Corset. Samples sent on application. Linnig H. & Co. Dealers in Watches, Clocks, etc. McDonald B. D. Attorney at Law. McFlhenie J. TV. Livery, Sale and Boarding Stable. All orders to parties, weddings, funerals, etc., promptly attended to. Particular attention paid to boarding horses. Matth lessen & Hegler, Manu- facturers of Zinc. Beddick A. J. Editor and Prop. La Salle Democrat. Scherzer C. A. Jeweler and Op- tician, Dealerin Silverware,Watches and Clocks, etc. Syphers G. C. Successor to Syphers *& Son, Photographers; established GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP. 621 in 1867; life-size Portraits a special- ty. Mr. Syphers is also an Artist, as well as a Photographer. Unsur- passed facilities for making life-size Solar work. Webster E. C, Editor and Prop. La Salle Press. Also Postmaster. Wertheim Henry, Importer and Wholesale Dealer in Liquors, Wines and Cigars. Fine goods a Specialty. White K. tT. Dealer in Dry Goods, Notions, White Goods, Hair Goods, Carpets, Curtains, etc. Sells goods for cash only. QRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP. ANDERSON DAVID, farmer; P. O. Grand Ridge. Anderson I. rents farm ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Anderson Stephen,blacksrnith ; Grand Ridge. BAILEY C. farmer; Sec. 81; P. O. Grand Ridge; 8. Bailey J. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Bailey M. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Batkin J. S. farmer ; P. O. Marseilles ; 2. Batkin J. farmer ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Marseilles ; 8. Becker Simon, laborer; P. O. Marseilles. Berrier Frank; rents farm; P. O. Marseilles. Berrier Wm. rents farm; P. O. Marseilles. Bierdman A. farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P. O. Grand Ridge; 4. Bierdman Q. farmer ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Bommer G. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Marseilles. Bommer J. farm ; Sec. 3 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 8. Branigan J. farm; Sec. 24; P. O. Marseilles. Brown A. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Ottawa ; 2. Brundage A. J. rents farm ; P.O.Grand Ridge. Brundage R. rents farm ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Bruer J. B. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Ottawa; 6. Burk J. farm ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 8. Bute F. farm ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 8. Bute J. W. farmer ;-P. O. Grand Ridge. C ADMAN JNO. farmer; P. O. Grand Ridge. Campbell B. farm ; S.29 ; P.O.Grand Ridge ; 4. Campbell B.F. farm ; S.29 ; P.O. Grand Ridge. Campbell C. farm ; Sec.29 ; P.O. Grand Ridge. Carey Patrick, rents farm; P. O. Marseilles. Carpenter Joel, laborer; P. O. Marseilles. Carter Henry, rents farm ; P.O. Grand Ridge. Castello A. M. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Ottawa. Castello J. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Ottawa ; 8. Clements H.C.farm ;S.29 ;P.O. Grand Ridge ;4. Costello S. J. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Ottawa. Crider J. school teacher; P. O. Grand Ridge. 36 Cull C. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Marseilles; 8. Cull T. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Grand Ridge. D AVID SAMUEL, rents farm; P. O. Marseilles. DAVIS JOHtf C. Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Marseilles; born in Ohio, Dec. 25, 1829 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Republi- can ; owns 40 acres land, valued at $2,000 ; been Collector two years and School Director three years ; married Rebecca J. Kerby, born in Ohio, in 1833; have six children living, William E., Christina B., Ida M., Robert A., Rosey and Cora. Davis W. E. rents farm ; P. O. Marseilles. Dickerman H. C. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Dickerman Wm. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ottawa; 8. Dickerman W. A. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ottawa; 2. Derr S. farm; Sec. 34; P. O. Grand Ridge; 4. Dittman A. farm; S. 22; P. O. Marseilles; 6. Dooley M. rents farm; P. O. Marseilles. Douglas D. farm ; Sec.23 ; P. O. Marseilles ; 8. EBERSOL ALBERT H. Farm- er and Stock Raiser; Sec. 6; P. O. Ottawa ; born in Dauphin Co., Pa., Sept. 27, 1832; came to this Co. with parents Aug., 1834; Republican; Protestant; owns 157 acres, valued $75 per acre; enlisted in 11th 111. Inf. in April, 1861, for one hun- dred days, first call ; then in same year, in August, re-enlisted in 26th 111. Inf.; in April, 1862, near Island No. 10, during a severe storm when several soldiers were killed by falling of trees during the night time, he was severely injured by tree and limbs falling on him, and was honorably discharged June 1, 1862; re- enlisted again, Aug. 5, 1863, as veteran in 104th I. V. I., and remained until the close of war, when he was honorably discharged June 13, 1865; married Miss CeliaPearre, Dec. 31, 1872; she was born in Adams Co. 622 LA 8ALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Ohio, May 19, 1852; one son, Jos. P., named after Grandfather Ebersol ; Albert H. Ebersol is tbe oldest settler in the town ot Grand Rapids. EBERSOL JOSEPH (deceased), was born in the year 1790, in what is now Dauphin Co., in the State of Pennsylvania, his father, Abram Ebersol, having settled there about the year 1765, from Germany. Joseph, at 17 years of age, was apprenticed to learn the blacksmith's trade, serving a term of four years. At 26 years of age he ■ was married to Elizabeth Shuey. A few years later, having met with some losses, he abandoned his shop and rented a farm, on which he moved with his young family, and continued on the same until the sum- mer of 1834, when he determined to seek fortune, in the far West. He accordingly sold out his goods, and with two horses and wagon started for Eldorado, May 4, 1834. Arriving at Wheeling, Va , he "first saw a steamboat, and embarked on the steamboat Emigrant for Cincinnati, the Queen City of the West. Thence he trav- eled overland, via Dayton, Richmond, In- dianapolis, to Danville, 111. Here he met Mr. Killpatrick, who was going to Win- chester, Schuyler Co., 111., who afterwards became State Senator. Both families jour- neyed in company through the Prairie State, via Decatur and Springfield, to Jack- sonville, where, meeting with two old friends, Downey Buchanan and Dr. James Roberts, he camped, and visited the coun- ties of Adams and Schuyler, on horseback, during which he learned to distrust the land titles in the military district, and hence determined to seek a home else- where. On his return to Jacksonville, the friends held a council, which resulted in his visiting LaSalle Co. He arrived at Ottawa, July 16, 1834, and encamped un- der some magnificent white oaks that stood at the head of the Glover Ravine. His friends Buchanan and Roberts followed, and settled in Ottawa the next summer. From the camp last mentioned, the county was explored for a suitable location, which was chosen on the head of Covel Creek, on the border of the prairie, near what has since been known as Island Grove, Sees. 5 and 6, Range 4 E, Grand Rapids Town- ship. Paying the Widow McKernan $500 for her claim, leaving him only $100, he and his industrious partner atonce applied themselves to the task of improving and beautifying their new home. They began here Aug. 1, 1834. The Indians became constant visitors at his house, but were friendly, and no fears were entertained. Here he lived and labored until the day of his demise, which took place in 1873, his faithful consort having preceded him about three years. Of the period from 1834 to 1873 it is hardly necessary to speak, as all the old settlers for a hundred or more miles around him have often partaken of his hospitality, and have known him as an honorable and honest man. In 1836 the public lands were put upon the market, in the month of June. The season was a very rainy one, and as the teams could not be spared from the farm, he walked to Chicago, bid off 164 acres of land, covering his improvements, and re- turned to the bosom of his family, with a title from the government for the same. He now had a sure home for himself and fam- ily, and with this practical plank in the plat- lorm of his theology, viz. that,' Work is wor- ship," he earnestly applied himself to the work in hand, and with the aid of his ener- getic and never-tiring consort, was able to divide real estate among his children to the value of thirty-five to forty thousand dollars, and this without entering into any of the speculating schemes whichwere so common at this time. Being a teetotaler,never tasting or touching spirituous liquors, by honest and persevering industry and economy, fair and honorable dealing, he won the con- fidence and respect of his contemporaries. He came to be regarded, and was one of the solid men of our County. His remains now rest on the bank of his favorite stream, and the trees he loved, shade and seem to guard the beautiful monument that marks the spot where he rests, and where his de- scendants make pilgrimages to keep alive his memory, and that of the partner of his labors, to read this brief and modest inscription : JOSEPH EBERSOL. Born 1790. Died 1873. "He never complained of nor found fault with hie Maker." Eichelberger F. C. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Ottawa; 8. Ellsworth C. blacksmith ; P. O. Grand Ridge. FRANEY H. T. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Grand Ridge. Franey T. farm ; S. 21 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. FARREtL CHARLES T. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sees. 5 and 6; P. O. Ottawa ; bocn in Barren Co., Ky., Aug. 9, 1847; came to this Co. March, 1853; Inde- pendent; Presbyterian; 163% acres land, valued at $10,000; wite was Alice W. Ebersol, eldest daughter of Amos M. and Calista C. Ebersol, born at Floral Home, Town of Fall River, July 24, 1847; mar- ried, Nov. 29, 1866; three children living, Myrtle Calista, Rosalie Corinne, and Lil- lian; one son deceased; living upon the same place where Jos. Ebersol first set- tled, which was the first improvement in this town, and upon this farm is the cem- etery where lies buried Father and Grand- father Ebersol. Fertig Jos. farm ; S. 11 ; P. O. Marseilles ; V/ 2 . Fisher W. H. farmer; P. O. Marseilles. • Flint S. laborer ; P. O. Marseilles. GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP. G23 Fulton Jno. rents farm ; P. O. Ottawa. Fry Samuel, laborer; P. O. Marseilles. /^EARY J. D. laborer; P. O. Marseilles. Geiger J. rents farm ; P. O. Marseilles. Gilbert B. farm ; S. 7 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 8. Gilbert G. farm; Sec. 7; P. O. Grand Ridge. Gilchris J. rents farm; Sec. 24; P. O. Mar- seilles. Gilleland Joseph. Gillen D. farm; Sec. 12; P. O. Marseilles; 4. Glimes Fred, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Farm Ridge ; 16. Graham Jas. farm ; S. 14; P. O. Marseilles ; 4. GRAHAM JOHN. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Ottawa ; born in New York, July 10, 1838; came to this Co. in 1859; Independent; Catholic; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000 ; held office of Collector; wife was Johanna Stack, born in Ireland ; married Feb., 1862 ; their union was blessed with eight children, four boys and four girls. H AGER FLAVIS, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Marseilles. Hager Jas. B. farm; S. 33; P.O. Marseilles. Heger P. farm ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Marseilles ; 4. Hager Z. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Marseilles.' Hall Jno. Hanna A. J. laborer ; P. O. Marseilles. Hanna Chas. farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P.O. Marseilles. HAKSfA I. II. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Marseilles ; born in Washing- ton Co., Pa., Aug. 22, 1826 ; came to this Co. in April, 1853 ; Republican ; Methodist ; owns 575 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre ; has been Supervisor for Grand Rap- ids, and now holds office of Treasurer of Schools ; wife was Parmelia L. Thompson, from Washington Co., Pa. ; married Nov., 1852; children, Florence A. (now Mrs. E. Peddicord), John A. and Irwin I.; one son deceased. Hanna J. H. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Ottawa. Hannahan Frank, lives with father, James ; Sec. 23; P. O. Marseilles. Hannahan Jas. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O.Mar- seilles; 3. Hannahan John, lives with father, James; Sec. 23; P. O. Marseilles. Hannahan Wm. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Mar- seilles. Hettle Jno. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Ottawa; 8. Hettle Jos. rents farm ; P. O. Ottawa. Hess Geo. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Hess Jacob, farmer; Sec. 61; P. O. Grand Ridge; 4. Hess Lewis. Hibbert J. Hibbs Jonah, farmer ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Hibbs L. farm ; Sec. 20 ; P.O.Grand Ridge ; 8. Hilliard Michael. Hofritz Jno. farmer; P. O. Grand Ridge. Hogedorn Fred, farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Hogedorn Henry, Sr., farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Grand Ridge. Hogedorn H., Jr., farm; P. O. Grand Ridge. Holloway E. T. rents farm; Sec. 3; P. O. Marseilles. Horn Wm. farm ; S. 34 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 8. Howe A. farm ; S. 21 ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Howe B. C.j Sr., farm ; Sees. 21 and 28 ; P.O. Grand Ridge. Howe B. C, Jr., farm; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 8. Howe G. W. farm ; S. 21 ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Howe I. farm ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Howe J. G. farm ; S. 21 ; P.O.Grand Ridge ; 8. TACKSON E. S. rents farm; P. O. Ottawa. Jeffries T. farm ; S. 19 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 2. Jewett E. L. rents farm ; P. O. Ottawa. Jewett G. farmer (with L.); P. O.' Ottawa. Jewett H. L. farmer (with L.) ; P. O. Ottawa. K ELLEY GRANDERSON, laborer; P. O. Marseilles. Kelley Daniel, laborer ; P. O. Marseilles. Kiner Frank, farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O Marseilles. Kiner J. P. farm; Sec. 1 ; P.O.Marseilles; 20. Kinney Michael, rents farm ; P. O. Marseilles. Kinney Thos. rents farm ; P. O. Marseilles. Klager Wm. Kline G. A. farm; S. 15; P. O. Marseilles; 3. KNOX XOR31 AN, Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Marseilles ; born in Germany, about 1846 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Republican ; Methodist ; owns 40 acres land, valued at $2,000 ; his wife was Mary Fritz, born in 111., and married Feb. 23, 1877; he has lived with G. L. Thompson for 20 years. Kuhn J. farmer ; Sec.36 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 16. Kuhn T.farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 12. L EHR GODFREY, farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 8. L.EIGHTON L.. K. Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Otter; born in Penn., Nov. 2, 1821; came to this Co. in 1855; Republican; Methodist ; owns 160 acres land, valued at $9,600; first wife was Mary Miller, born in Penn. ; second wife was Emma James ; one child by first wife, and four by second. Leopard Geo. laborer ; P. O. Marseilles. Lewis W.R.farm; S.18: P.O.Grand Ridge; 8. 624 LA 8ALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: LOCK SOLOMON, Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Grand Ridge; born in Ohio, Aug. 11, 1832; came to this Co. in 1866; Demo- crat; owns 160 acres land, valued at $8,- 400 ; married Mary E. Wornfelts in 1855 ; she was born in Md. ; their union was blessed with six children, live boys and one girl. Lokenfitz Chas. laborer; P. O. Grand Ridge. Long W. farm; Sec.32; P.O. Grand Ridge; 8. Lowrey Thos. farmer; P. O. Grand Ridge. McCORMACK CHRIS, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Marseilles ; 4. McCormack P.H.farm ; S.15 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 4. McCormack R. lives with sons, P. H. and C. McDermitt Mich, laborer; P. O. Marseilles. McKernan Sarah, farm; Sec. 30; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 7. Martz A. farmer ; Sec. 16 ; P.O. Grand Ridge Martz F. farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Grand Ridge. Martz O. farm; Sec.16; P.O. Grand Ridge; 8- Miller G.B. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Grand Ridge. Miller G.M. farm ; Sec 31 ; P.O. Grand Ridge. Miller L. T. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Ottawa. Milligan W. L. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Ottawa. Milligan W.R. farm ; Sec.7 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 10. Minks Isaac ; rents farm ; P. O. Marseilles. MOORE JOHN H. Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Grand Ridge; born in Penn., Dec. 27, 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1853 ; Repub- lican; Methodist; owns 80 acres, valued at $6,000 ; when he came to Illinois he settled in Ottawa, lived there three years, moved four miles south of Ottawa, lived there two years ; he then moved to his present place ; married Miss Winny Campbell, of Detroit, Mich., in 1851 ; their imion was blessed with three children, one son and two daughters, Irving C, Ida E., and Susie, both school teachers and accomplished ladies. Morf Rev. C. F. pastor German Methodist church ; P. O. Grand Ridge. MossE.F. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Motes Peter, rents farm ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Murphy J. farm; Sec. 24; P.O. Marseilles ; 4. Mustard G. D. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Grand Ridge; 4. NAGLE H. R. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Grand Ridge; 4. Nagle H.B. farm ; S.15 ; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Nagle Jno. farmer ; P. O. Grand River. Nagle Morris, farmer; P.O.Grand Ridge. "Nagle R. farm; S. 22; P.O.Grand Ridge; 16. Nuesbaum V. farmer ; P. O. Grand Ridge. OFFORD ALFRED, laborer; P. O. Mar- seilles. Olum Henry, laborer; P. O. Marseilles. Ott C. farmer; Sec. 21 : P.O. Grand Ridge; 6. T)ARSONS WM. laborer; P. O. Marseilles PALMER RANSON, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 17; P. O. Ottawa; born in Tioga Co., Penn., Dec. 31, 1815 ; came to this Co. in May, 1844; owns 320 acres of land in Morris Co., Kan., 80 in Vermillion Co., and 580 in this Co., valued at $70 per acre ; holds office of Supervisor for the town of Grand Rapids ; has been Assessor and Commissioner of Highways for several terms; married Miss Jane Diven in 1849; three daughters, one de- ceased, Josephine ; Frances S. and Cora J. both living; married the second time, April 22, 1863, to Miss Phoebe J. Patterson, born in Steuben Co., N. Y. ; came to this State and McHenry Co., in 1843 ; first mar- ried Sanford Shields, of Lake Co., 111., who died in 1858. Parmley F.farm; S.19;P.O. Grand Ridge; 4. Peterson F.farm ; S.33; P.O. Grand Ridge; 4 Peterson G. farm ; S.33 ; P.O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Porter J. D. farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Ottawa; 4. Porter T.A.farm; S.17; P.O. Grand Ridge; 8. PORTER WM. F. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Ottawa; born in Ohio, Feb. 13, 1830; came to this Co. in 1845; Republican; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,000; he is a carpenter by trade ; his wife was Ada- line Richardson, born in Vt., in 1835 ; mar- ried in 1860; two children, Rose W., and May Bell. Post J. T. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ottawa; 10. Poundstone A. farmer ; Sec 20 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Poundstone C. B. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Grand Ridge; 4. Poundstone D. farmer ; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Poundstone H. C. farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Poundstone Jno. farm ; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Powe F. farm ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Powe J. farm ; S. 27 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. REED EDWIN T. Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O.Marseilles; born in N. Y., Dec. 25, 1832; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican ; owns 300 acres of land, val- ued at $17,000 ; wife was Helen E. Eber- soll, a daughter of Joseph Ebersoll, of Penn., who raised a family of eight chil- dren; six are living, A. M., D. S., A. H., Mrs. C. A. Rudd, Mrs. M. L. Rugg; Mrs. Ebersoll died in 1871, and Mr. Ebersoll in 1872; Miss Helen E. and Mr. Reed were married Mar. 15, 1860. Reese A. G., Sr. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Grand Ridge; 8. Reese A. G., Jr. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Grand Ridge; 8. GRAND KAPIDS TOWNSHIP. 625 REYNOLDS BEN J. B. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Ottawa; bom in Mifflin Co., Penn., June 25, 1810; came to this Co. April 6, 1835; Democrat; Cumberland Presbyterian; owns 560 acres, valued at $28,000; married Miss E. Scofield, Nov. 3, 1831; she was born in Clearfield Co., Penn., Aug. 15, 1809, and died Feb. 16, 1874; had twelve children, nine of whom are living, Mary A., Pascalena, Eleanor M., John P., Sarah E., James C, Benjamin B., Jr., and Washington ; at the time he came here there was only one family living in what is now the town of Grand Rapids; Mr. Reynolds is the oldest resident now living in this town; was elected Supervisor in • 1848, first of the town of Grand Rapids, which office he held for nineteen years. Reynolds B. B., Jr. farm; S.8; P.O.Ottawa. REYNOLDS DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Grand Ridge; born in Lewistown, Mifflin Co., Penn., July 31, 1832; came to this Co., with parents, in 1835 ; Democrat ; Methodist ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; is the oldest son of Benj. B. and Eleanor Reynolds, who were the sec- ond family that settled in Grand Rapids. Reynolds J. P. farm ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Ottawa. Reynolds W. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Ottawa. Rinker C, Sr. farm; S.25; P.O.Marseilles; 4. Rinker O, Jr. farm ; S.25 ; P.O.Marseilles : 4. Rinker Jno. farm; Sec. 25; P. O. Marseilles. Rohlfing F. farm ; S.33 ; P.O.Grand Ridge ; 8. Rowe T. farm; S. 19; P. O. Grand Ridge; 5. O ANDERS W. R. SAUTER EMELBERT, Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Marseilles; born in Ger- many, Jan. 13, 1843 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Democrat ; Catholic ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; wife was Mar- garet Madder, born in same place; had seven children, five living, Josie, Jennie, Elizabeth, Thomas D., and Margaret; Jo- hanna, died in 1869, and George, in 1867. Scidmore Chas. farmer ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Seibolt J. farm; S. 28; P.O. Grand Ridge; 4. Seibolt P. farmer; S. 28; P. O. Grand Ridge Shapland Chris, farmer; P. O. Marseilles. Shapland J. farm; S. 26; P. O. Marseilles; 4. Shapland S. farm; Sec. 26; P. O. Marseilles. Shepherd M. H. minister M. E. Church; P. O. Marseilles. Shobert Conrad. Shobert Jno. farmer; P. O. Grand Ridge. Singer E. S. rents farm ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Singer F. farm ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Grand Ridge. Singer S. S. farm; S. 21; P. O. Grand Ridge. Smith A. farm ; S. 27 ; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 8. Smith H.R. farm; S.28; P.O.Grand Ridge; 4. Smith R. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Ottawa; 8. Snedaker E.C. farm ; S.26 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 4. Sparks Nelson, laborer ; P. O. Marseilles. Spaulding S. S. carpenter and farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Marseilles. Stead H. farm; S. 13; P. O. Marseilles; 12. Stevens H. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Swartz F., Sr. farm ; S.2 ; P. O. Marseilles; 4. Swartz F., Jr. farm; S.2; P.O. Marseilles. Swartz S. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O.Marseilles. Swartz T. farm; Sec. 2; P. O. Marseilles; 4 Swenson Jacob, laborer ; P. O. Marseilles. T AYLOR ALFRED, rents farm; P.O. Grand Ridge. TAYLOR GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Grand Ridge; born in England, March 6, 1815 ; came to this country in 1852 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Republi- can; Methodist; rents 200 acres of land; value of estate, $3,000 ; wife was Elizabeth Philpot, born in England, Sept. 23, 1817; married in 1837; twelve children, seven boys and five girls. Thompson S.S. farm; S.2; P.O.Marseilles; 6. Tole J. farm; Sec.30; P. O. Grand Ridge; 4. Townsend W. H. W. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 4. Trude H. farm; S.18; P.O.Grand Ridge; 10. TRUMBO WM. G. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Marseilles ; born in Illinois, June 16, 1848 ; Democrat ; Cumberland Presby- terian ; owns 280 acres of land, valued at $14,000 ; married Susan Eighleburgh ; she was born in Illinois, in 1849 ; married in 1873 ; have one child, Arthur, born March 16, 1874. Twinter John P. laborer; P. O. Marseilles. VANBUREN MARTIN, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Marseilles ; 6. Valk August, laborer ; P.O. Grand Ridge. WEISS CHRIS, farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Ottawa; 2. Weiss Fred, farmer ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Ottawa. White R. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Whitehill R. laborer; P. O. Grand Ridge. Wilson G. F. farm ; S.36 ; P. O. Marseilles ; 4. WILSON JOHN S. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Bruceville ; born in Maine, Dec. 26, 1808; came to this Co. in 1851; Republi- can; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $9,600 ; held offices of Supervisor, Justice of the Peace, and Road Commissioner; when he came here, it was a vast wilder- ness; nearest neighbor was two miles; his wife was Nancy Gould, born in Maine, Jan. 13, 1806; have nine children, six sons and three daughters; they have two greatgrand children; he helped to lay out every road in this Tp., and every school district; he and Mrs. 626 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: Wilson enjoy good health, and bid fair to live the time allotted to man. WILSON J. S., Jr. Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O.Bruceville; born in Maine, Sept. 20, 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Bepubli- can; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $9,600; has been Road Commissioner; married Elizabeth Keeler, in 1856; she was born in Mass., in 1839, and came to 111. in 1841 ; have four children, one boy and three girls : Joseph G., Nannie, Eliza- beth A. and Mable. Wolfe E. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Marseilles. Wolfe M. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Marseilles. Wolfe P. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Marseilles. Woodward C. W. farm; Sec. 30; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 9. Woodward G. B. farm; Sec. 8; P. O. Grand Ridge ; 8. SANGER THEO. P. O. Marseilles. Yeotas A. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Ottawa; 4. ZERBY DARIUS, rents farm; Sec. 5; P. O. Ottawa; 2. Zimmerman F. farm; S. 8; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Zimmerman G. farm ; S. 22 ; P.O. Ottawa ; %. Zimmerman L. farm ; S. 27 ; P. O. Ottawa ; 4. ALLEN TOWNSHIP. ABRAMS A. rents farm; Sec. 29; P. O. Ransom. Ahem J. farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P.O. Ransom ; \%. Allen W. F. drugs and groceries ; Ransom ; 1. BABCOCK H. F. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Ransom. Baker Wm. farmer ; P. O. Ransom ; 30. Bankendorf C. farm ; S. 7 ; P. O. Ransom ; 4. Bearnhart J. rents farm ; P. O. Ransom. Berge G., Jr., farmer; Sec. 27; P.O.Ransom. Berge G., Sr., farm ; S. 27 ; P. O. Ransom ; 6. Blocker A. farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Ransom. Bradish C. farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P. O. Ransom ; 8. Brady A. P. farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Ransom. Brady O. farmer; Sec, 26; P.O. Nevada; 10. BREABTOX PATRICK, Farmer; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Ransom ; native of Ireland ; came to U. S. in 1846, to this Co. in 1854 ; Democrat; Catholic; owns 120 acres land, valued at $5,000; married in 1853, in N.Y., to Miss Ellen Carroll ; five children living ; has been School Director of district. Breece D. C. plasterer ; Ranson. Brown Robert J, merchant ; Ransom. Brown Wm. L. merchant; Ransom. Burlingham Wm. wagon maker; Ranson. Burns I. N. hardware merchant ; Ransom ; %. BURR HARVEY I. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Kinsman ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., Dec. 7, 1830 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; Republican ; Methodist Episcopal ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; married Miss Ella A. Fuller, a native of Akron, Ohio, in March, 1860; have had eight children, five are living, Charles A., born Aug. 31, 1861 ; Bennie A., Oct. 4, 1864; Laura, July 15, 1868; Flora, Dec. 1, 1872; Albert L., Nov. 7, 1875; has been Tp. Clerk several years, Supervisor and Treasurer of School Fund each two terms. CALDWELL JOSEPH, Cheese Manufacturer; Ransom; was born in New Hampshire, Nov. 26, 1828 ; came to this Co. in 1876 ; owns two town lots with factory buildings, etc., valued at $3,u00; married in Winnebago Co., Nov., 1867, Elizabeth, daughter of James Shaw, Esq., of Rockton ; has two children,Edith E. and Shaw Hudson ; Republican ; Independent. CLEAL ARBERT, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 13; P. O. Ransom; born in England, May 29, 1852; came to Chicago when only two years old, to this Co. in 1861 ; married Miss Ida May, daugh- ter of Esira and Oliver Devereaux, Dec. 30, 1873 ; she was born in this Co. June 9, 1856; they have one child, Ada Luella, born Feb. 18, 1876 ; owns 120 acres of land, value $5,200 ; Republican ; Independent. Cleal G. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Ransom ; 1%. Cleal H. farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Ransom ; 1%. Cleal J. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ransom; 2%. Cleal S. farmer; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Ransom ; 4. Clifford Martin. Cochran J. farmer ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Ransom ; 8. Cochran M. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ransom. Cochran S. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Ransom; 3. COCHRAX WM. M. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ransom; born in Adams Co., O., June 8, 1845 ; came to this Co. with his parents in 1851 ; then only one family liv- ing in the Tp. ; married Martha A. Bryan, a native of Adams Co., O., Dec. 24, 1868; have one child, John W., aged seven years. His father, John Cochran, with whom he ALLEN TOWNSHIP. 627 resides, owns 240 acres, upon which he has three good residences, intended for his three sons, Wm. M. being the youngest; each 80 acres, with improvements, is valued at $5,000; Republican; Indepen- dent ; has been eight years School Director ; is now Commissioner of Highways. Coleman M. rents farm ; S. 33 ; P. O. Ransom. Collison Ed. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Ransom. Coll ison Win., Sr., farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Ransom ; 2^£; Collison Wm., Jr., farm; S. 27; P.O.Ransom. Conard W. H. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Ne- vada; i}4- Corbitt T. farmer ; Sec. 4 ; P. O . Ransom ; 5. Corbitt TV, Jr., farmer; Sec. 4; P.O.Ransom. Corbitt Wm. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O.Ransom. Crangle P. farm ; Sec. 22; P.O. Ransom ; 3%. Crittenden E. laborer; P. O. Blackstone. Crittenden E. W. farmer ; Sec. 33 ; P.O.Black- stone; V/ 2 . ALTON B. rents farm; P. O. Nevada. D Dalton N. rents farm; P. O. Nevada. Deegan J. rents farm ; Sec. 24 ; P.O. Nevada. Deegan Peter, laborer ; Ransom. Delehanty P. farm; S. 33; P. O. Ransom; 3. Delezene Geo. carpenter ; Ransom. Deniple Ed. farm ; S. 26 ; P. O. Ransom ; 63^. Detloff C. rents farm ; P. O. Ransom. Divine J farm; Sec. 15; P. O. Ransom; \%. Divine M. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Ransom. Dohner P. rents farm ; P. O. Ransom. Donaldson C. farm ; S. 1 ; P.O. Kinsman ; 3%. Douglass A. N. farm; S. 29, P.O.Ransom; 4. Doxdimer M. rents farm ; P. O. Ransom. \AVORITE J. rents farm ; P.O. Ransom. FAVORITE JEREMIAH, Dealer in Agricultural Implements and Hotel Keeper; Ransom; born in Miami Co., O., Feb. 17, 1827 ; married Miss Susan A. War- field, of that Co., May 19, 1859 ; has five children, Joseph A., aged 17 ; Walter E., 15; Ethel M., 13; Druzilla, 11, and Alvin E., 6 years ; owns town lot and buildings valued at $2,000; independent in religion and politics. Fallon M. laborer; Ransom. FOLK DANIEL, Farmer ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Ransom; born in Franklin Co., Penn., Aug. 22, 1819; moved to Ohio, and there married Miss Susanna Bowerize, Aug. 13, 1843 ; had seven children, five now living, Eliza Jane, Mary Ann, Isabel, Daniel and Louisa E. ; wife died May 26, 1862 ; mar- ried Mary Onstatt, July 17, 1864; no issue; came to this Co. same year ; second wife died June 13,1877; has been School Di- rector and Trustee ; Republican ; United Brethren in Christ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000. Folk D., Jr, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Ransom. Folk H. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Ransom; 3^. Folk H.S. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Ransom; 4. Fout Chas. laborer; Ransom. Fry Jas. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Ransom; 1. FRY MRS. JOHAJJM, Widow of Adam ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Ransom ; he was born in Stark Co., O., Oct. 13, 1816; she in Tuscarawas Co., Feb. 26, 1824 ; were mar- ried in 1843; came to this Co. in 1851 ; en- tered 160 acres of land, which is now finely improved, with good dwelling house, barn and other out-buildings, large orchard, etc., valued at $12,000 ; they have had nineteen children, seven of whom are living, Cath- erine, Hezekiah, Joseph, Elizabeth, Mor- giana, Franklin and Ida May. Fry H. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Ransom; %. GAHN H. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Ransom; Gahn A. laborer ;P. O. Ransom. Geheber J. farmer ; Sec. £8 ; P. O. Ransom. Geheber P.farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P.O. Ransom ; 13. Griffith B.R.farmer; Sec.25; P.O.Ransom; 7. Griffith David, farmer ; Sec.25; P.O.Ransom. H AGI JACOB, carpenter ; Ransom. Hagy J. blacksmith ; Ransom. Halligan Christ, laborer; Ransom. Harty J. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Ransom; 5. Held J. farmer; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Ransom ; 5. Helbling C.farmer; Sec. 21; P.O.Ransom; 3. HELM SAM. H. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Ransom ; born in Brown Co., Ohio, May 13, 1833; came to this Co. in 1857; Democrat; Methodist; married Phoebe M. Rees, of this Co., in 1857, by whom he has one son, Jas. A., living; wife died in 1870; married Martha J. Neville, in 1871 ; has of present wife, three children, Mary F., born March 18, 1873; Oliver M., Oct. 3, 1874; Charles E., Nov. 15, 1876; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000. Herbert P. farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Ransom; 3. Herbert P. F. farm ; Sec. 2; P.O. Ransom; 5. Higgins J. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Ransom; 9. Hiland Peter, laborer; Ransom. Hill Geo. laborer; Ransom. Hiller S. rents farm ; P. O. Ransom. Hinkelman C.farni; Sec.28; P.O. Ransom; 4. HOTTON E. J. Farmer and Black- smith; Seo. 12; P. O. Kinsman; born in France, May 15, 1843; came to this Co. in 1860; Republican; Methodist; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; enlisted in 76th I. V. I., in Ford Co., Aug. 8, 1862; was in battles of Vicksburg, Jackson, Cross Roads, Miss., and through the Mo- 628 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: bile campaign, under Gen. Carnby ; mus- tered out at Galveston, Texas, July 22, 1865 ; returned to this Co. ; married 'Cora E., daughter of Hiram and Susan M. Ful- ler, a native of Akron, O., Nov. 16, 1871; had three children, two now livina;, Rose N, born Jan. 19, 1873 ; David P., May 2, 1876; has been School Director four years. Howard T. J. laborer; P. O. Ransom. Hudson Geo. laborer: P. O. Ransom. I RECK DAVID, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Ransom ; 3. JENNINGS H. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Ran- som ; 2. Jennings T. A. farm; Sec.6;P.O. Ransom; 2. Johnson I. C. laborer; P. O. Ransom. JOXES HEXRY F. Horse-shoer, Plow-maker and General Blacksmith; Ransom; born in Plainfield, N. H., April 26, 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1859 ; went West; enlisted in 8th Mo. V. I., in 1861; served nine months in the field, under Gens. Wallace and Smith ; entered Mechan- ic's Department, where he remained dur- ing the war, shoeing mules, working on gun boats, rams, monitors, and all kinds of repairs in iron and steel, incidental to war ; at close of war returned to this Co. ; married Mrs. Catherine Bosley (maiden name Denehe), in Peru, May, 1876; has one .daughter, Lilly M., aged 10 years, and three step-children, Caroline, Benjamin F. and Albert W. Bosley,aged respectively.^, 20, and 16 years; owns two town lots, new dwelling, shops and tools, besides town lots in Slreator, all valued at $2,500 ; Dem- ocrat; Independent. KEELEY WM. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Ransom; 3%. Kleiber A. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Kernan; 3. Kleiber J.farm; Sec.30; P.O.Blackstone; 5^. Kerns H. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Kinsman; 6. L AXE A. W. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O.Ran- som. Lane Barthe, rents farm ; P. O. Ransom. Lane E. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Ransom; 1. Lane Elias, farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Ransom; 7. EAWREXCE JAS. D. Parmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Ransom; born in Dearborn Co., Ind., in 1844; cahie to this Co. in 1853; enlisted in 104th 1. V. I., Aug. 14, 1862; participated in battles of Hartsville, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Buzzard Roost, Lookout Mountain, Dallas, Pump- kin Vine Creek, Kenesaw Mountain and Atlanta; mustered out May 23, 1865, at Davenport, Iowa ; married Miss Lucv Ann Anderson, of this Co., Feb. 18, 1867; has four children, Orpha V., Xora A., Jesse W.. and Lilly Belle; owns 160 acres land, value, $8,000; Republican; Methodist. Lane M.C. farmer; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Ransom ; 17. Lane M. J.farmer ; Sec. 15; P.O.Ransom; 2%. Lane T. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Ransom ; %. EAXE WM. H. H. Farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Ransom; born in Brown Co., Ohio, Oct. 3, 1840 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ; Re- publican; Independent; lives with and rents from his father, Elias Lane, who owns 160 acres of land, valued at $6,500 ; he (W. H. H.) married, March 14, 1865, Miss Mary C. Fry ; born in Du Page Co., June 28, 1845; had eight children, four now living, Judson, Mary E., Walter E., and Etta May. Leech P. laborer ; P. O. Ransom. Leonard F. W. shoemaker; P. O. Ransom. Linfor J. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Ransom; 3. Linfor R. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Ransom; 3. Linfor W. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O.Ransom; 20. Linton A. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Nevada ; 4. Lowry Wm. laborer; P. O. Ransom. Lay Geo. laborer; P. O. Ransom. Lynch Jos. rents farm ; Sec. 35 ; Nevada. McCLINTOCK JAS. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Kinsman; 1. McClintock J. farm ; Sec.3 ; P.O. Ransom ; 4. McClintock W. farm ; S. 2 ; P.O. Kinsman ; 1. McColm L. J. laborer; P. O. Ransom. McCormack H. farm; S.36; P.O. Nevada; 3. McCormick W. farm ; S. 36 ; P.O. Nevada ; 3. McGowan Jas. farm ; S. 3 ; P. O. Ransom ; 2. McGraw Pat. farm; Sec. 2; P. O. Ransom. Mclntvre Jas. farm; S.14; P.O. Ransom; 14. McIXTYRE XATHANIEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 14; P. O. Ransom; born in Londonderry, Ireland, April 16, 1834 ; came with his "parents to the United States; settled in Penn. ; re- moved to Illinois in 1850 ; married, Dec. 18, 1855, Ruth D. Killmar, of Watertown, N. T. ; wife died Sept. 26, 1863 ; no chil- dren ; married again, Jan. 3, 1865, Adella M. Howe, a native of New Hartford, Oneida Co., N. Y. ; children by this mar- riage, Louisa, Grace, Maggie, Arthur, and Edward Hubert ; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $25,000; Republican; Inde- pendent; held offices of School Director, Trustee, and Town Supervisor. JIoIXTYRE WM. H. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Ransom; born in Ireland, May 1. 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Repub- lican; Independent; enlisted Aug. 26, 1861, in First 111. Light Artillery, Bat. C, Vet. Vol.; served under Gen. Sherman; mustered out at Springfield, June 15, 1865 ; married Libbie A., daughter of Jacob and Margaret Howe, Nov. 4, 1870; has two children : Jennie C. born Aug. 4, 1872 ; Burton H., July 5, 1876; has been Town Collector and School Director, each two years; is now serving as School Trustee. Maguire J. farm ; S. 3 ; P. O. Ransom ; \%. AXLEN TOWNSHIP. 629 Mara Jno. farm; Sec. 19; P. O. Eansom. Martin D. S. farm; S. 1; P. O. Kinsman; 3. Minster N. farm; S. 15; P. O. Ransom; 8%. MOFFITT HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Ransom; born in Granville, Washington Co., Penn., June 24, 1833; came to Putnam Co., and settled on what was then called Ox-Bow Prairie, in 1844, and to this Co. in 1855; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000 ; married, Dec. 23, 1857, Miss Sarah E. Porter, horn in Brown Co., Ohio, May 10, 1838 ; had one daugh- ter, Emma, who died in infancy, Feb. 2, 1871, bereaving the hearts of the childless parents ; they have been members of the Methodist Church for nineteen years, during which time Mr. M. has been, and now is, Class Leader and President of the Board of Trustees of the Allen M. E. Church ; his well-improved farm and com- modious house are evidences of taste, cul- ture and comfort. Mogee A. farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Ransom ; 5. MOGEE WE Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Ransom; born in Ireland, in May, 1822; Democrat ; Methodist Episcopal ; came to this Co. in 1850; owns 170 acres of land, valued at $7,400; married, in 1855, Miss Eliza Warnock, a native of Ireland; has been School Director three consecutive terms. Myers F. farm ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Ransom ; 3. Myers W. rents farm ; P. O. Blackstone. NAGLE M. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O.Ne- vada; 6. Nelson Cornelius, rents farm; P.O. Ransom. Newel S. D. rents farm; S. 8; P. O. Ransom. Newman M. rents farm ; S. 33 ; P. O. Black- stone. Newport Wm. laborer; P. O. Ransom. O'HALLERAN J. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Ransom. O'Leary T. grocery; P. O. Ransom. O'Mara G. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Ransom. PATTERSON W. F. laborer; P. O. Ran- som. PARMEL.EE H. M. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Ransom ; born in New Haven Co., Conn., April 26, 1846; came to this Co. in 1850 ; wife was formerly Fanny Bradley, born in Conn., in 1851 ; married June 16, 1869 ; four children living ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000 ; farm, size con- sidered, is well adapted to either plow or dairy ; Mr. P. has been Overseer of High- ways and School Director; Republican; Independent. Phelan Ed. farm; Sec. 19; P. O. Ransom; 5. Phelan Ed., Jr. farm; S. 13; P. O. Ransom; *%■ Phelan J. farm; S. 13; P. O. Ransom; 2%. 36J* - Porter J. S. farmer ; S. 7 ; P. O. Ransom ; 12. Porter Joseph, farm; Sec. 5; P. O. Ransom. PORTER S. M. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Ransom ; born in Brown Co., Ohio, April 4, 1825; married Miss Ann E. Sprinkle, ot Adams Co., Ohio, who died March 3, 1861, leaving six children, three of whom have died ; came to this Co. in 1854; married Miss Amanda Bronson, Nov. 5, 1868; owns 160 acres of land, val- ued at $8,000; Republican; Neutral. Pratt W. rents farm; Sec. 7; P. O. Ransom. Richards Frank, carpenter; Ransom. Richards G. carpenter; Ransom. Rickards H. K. farm; S. 10; P. O. Ransom; 2M- RICKARDS F. 31. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Ransom ; born in Adams Co., Ohio, Oct. 24, 1831 ; married Miss M. S. Pollard, Nov. 26, 1858; enlisted in 70th O. V. I., Oct. 21, 1861 •, was in battles of Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Mission Ridge, Atlanta, and through all the fights and skirmishes to Ft. McAlister ; was mustered in as First Lieutenant and Regimental Quarter Mas- ter, in 1865, and was afterwards mustered out of service at Little Rock, Ark., in same year ; came to this State in 1866, and to this Co. in 1867 ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000; had seven children, five now living, Kalm G., Jesse L., Joseph S., Ar- thur P., and Maud E. ; Republican ; Meth- odist; is Township Treasurer, and has been four years Town Clerk. RIFE EPHRAOI, Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Kinsman; born in Franklin, Penn., Nov. 16, 1833; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; Methodist; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000 ; married Miss Savilla Cochran, Oct. 4, 1859; she was born in Brown Co., O., June 26, 1842; has eight children, all living, Margaret C, born July 28, I860; John H, Oct. 1, 1861; Laura B., May 6. 1863 ; Samuel L., March 26, 1865 ; Wm. E., Feb. 11, 1867; Keturah S., April 29, 1870; Grace, Aug. 30, 1872; Lydia M., April, 1876; has been three years School Director. RICHER GEORGIAWA, Widow; Sec. 5; P. O. Ransom; born in Wolcot- ville, Ct., Sept. 10, 1822; married to Abner Parmelee, of that State ; came to this Co. in 1850; located in Grand Rapids Tp.; husband died within one month after com- ing there (Oct, 20), leaving two sons, Homer M. and Frederick W. ; her late hus- band was Stephen Rigler, a native of Lan- caster; Co., Penn. ; came to this Co. in 1851 ; followed the profession of architect and builder in Ottawa; was a self-taught math- ematician, and the inventor of an auto- matic ventilator and heat register, but, unfortunately, on April 17, 1866, died be- fore he received either the credit or pecuni- ary benefit his talent deserved; issue by last marriage, Josephine, Martha (Charles 630 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: died), Foster, Edward B. and Barbara; Mrs. R. owns 160 acres land, valued at- $8,000. Ruther Condi, rents farm ; P. O. Ransom. BY AX J AS. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Ransom; born in Ireland, in 1826; came to U. S. in 1851; to this Co. in 1860; Re- publican; Catholic; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000 ; married Miss Sarah A. Reed, a native of Dublin, Ireland ; born in 1834; two children living, Mary L. and Sarah A. ; is School Director of District. Ryan J. farmer ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Ransom ; 6. SAMPSEN M. rents farm ; Sec. 25 ; Ran- som. SCHOENEEBEB JACOB, Farm- er and Stock Raiser; Sec. 9; P. O. Ran- som ; born in Wurtemburg, April 5, 1826 ; came to U. S. in 1848; to this Co. in 1856; Democrat; Lutheran; landed in N. Y. city the owner of one five franc piece ; worked at carpenter's trade in N. Y. and Penn. ; saved enough to buy a land warrant, and located 160 acres where he now resides; married in Pontiac, May 24, 1855, to Louisa Samich,born in Madgeburg, Prussia, Nov. 19, 1834 ; was one of the first two Justices in the Tp. ; was Postmaster of Allen Post- office until the office was moved to the new town of Ransom ; was School Fund Treas- urer four years; lost dwelling, furniture, papers and rnoney, including school fund, by fire ; afterwards paid over to the Tp. the full amount ($504) of school money lost in the fire ; owns now 320 acres of land, good residence, large vineyard, and a splendid barn, valued at $22,000; has six children, Louis Kossuth, Julia C, Maria A., Franz Seigel, John J., Emma L. ; ages ranging from 21 down to 7 years. Schoenleber L. K. farm ; S. 9 ; P.O. Ransom. SHACKEETON GEORGE E. Merchant; Ransom; born in Tioga Co., NY., Dec. 24, 1851 ; came to this Co. in 1855 ; when a boy he began life teaming for his father, Robert Shackelton ; hauled coal from Streator to Ottawa Gas Works, boy and father driving three teams ; when the Railroad began running, like Othello, he lost his occupation, but determined to make his team work ; he loaded his wagon with dry goods, groceries and notions, which he sold or bartered to the surround- in g farmers, made some money, part of which he invested in lots, erecting upon one of them a large store as soon as the C. P. & S. W. R. R. had a station; opened out, and is doing a flourishing business in the dry goods, grocery and notion line, upon a capital of $7,000; Republican; Independent; married April 22, 1877, to Miss Mary E. Jones, of Marseilles. Smalley I. renter; Sec. 11; P.O. Ransom. Smalley Jas. laborer; P.O. Ransom. Smalley Isaiah, farm; Sec.ll ; P.O. Ransom. Smalley N. farm ; Sec. 11 ; P.O. Ransom ; 3%. SMALLEY REUBEN S. Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Ransom; born in Washing- ton Co., Penn., April 8, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1855; Republican; Methodist; owns 80 acres land, valued $4,000; served in Co. D, 104th I. V. I., from Aug., 1862, until June 6, 1865; was mustered out at Washington, D.C. ; honorably discharged, and came home; married Louisa J., daughter of Levi and Emily Jennings, April 4, 1866; four children, two living, Walter J. and William H. Smith H. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Ransom; 13. Smith J. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Ransom; 4. Smith Mrs. S. farm ; S.l ; P.O. Kinsman ; 5%. Smith T. H. clerk in drug store; Ransom. SPINK ALOXZO, Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Ransom; born in Washington Co., N.Y., Aug. 18, 1821; came to 111. in 1840; married Miss Maria J. Andrews, in Kane Co., Oct. 17, 1850; eight children, Emma Frances, Ira Edwin and Charles H. by first wife, who died in 1855; married Delia H. Meacham, a native of Broome Co., N.Y., June 12, 1856 ; issue of this marriage was Frank Perry, Alma L., Hat- tie L., Edith B. and Fred W. ; came to this Co. inl862; owns 238 acres land, val. $10,710; Republican; Independent. Spink Chas. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Ransom. Sterrett M. laborer; P.O. Ransom. Stevens A. farm ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Ransom ; 16%. Stevens D. physician ; Ransom. Stevens R. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Ransom; 4. Stevenson W. renter; Sec. 12; P.O. Ransom. Stroble J. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Ransom; 9. SCEEIVAN THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 20; P.O.Ransom; born in Norway,, May 2, 1835; came to this Co. in 1844; married Miss Margaret Ann Thompson, a native of Norway, Feb. 1, 1860 ; had eight children, five now living: Isabella, Mary Ann, Sarah, Martin Luther and John Allen ; owns 485 acres land, value $30,000 ; Republican; Methodist; has been School Director several terms. Sulsberger F. farm ; Sec. 34; P.O. Ransom ; 3. Sulsberger M. farm ; S.23 ; P.O. Ransom ; 5%. T HOMPSON N. renter; Sec. 32; P. O. Ransom. Tompkins John, renter; P.O. Ransom. Trainer P. farm ; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Blackstone ; 4. Tremper Thos. laborer; P.O. Ransom. Tullis A. D. laborer; P.O. Ransom. T 7ARY THOMAS, renter; P. O. Nevada. Verner C. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Ransom; 7. Voorhees J. S. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Black- stone; 35. Voorhees M. farmer; Sec.3; P.O. Blackstone. ALLEN TOWNSHIP. C31 w AGNER C. C. renter; Sec. 16; P. O. Ransom. Walker C. carpenter; P.O. Ransom. Walling A. farm; Sec. 34; P.O. Ransom; 13. Wilkinson A. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Ransom. Wilkinson A.S. farm; Sec. 24; P.O.Ransom. Wilkinson F. farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P.O. Ransom. WILKIXSOX JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Ransom; lie was born in Wayne Co., N.Y., Dec. 25, 1841 ; came~ to this Co. in 1859; enlisted in the 53rd I.V.I. , in 1862; served in the Western De- partment under Gen. Sherman ; mustered out at Chicago in 1865, honorably dis- charged ; Jan. 24,1866 ; married Sarah Jane Brooker, who was born in Ohio in May, 1848; three children, Aaron, Emma and Edgar ; owns 80 acres land, value $3,600 ; Independent in politics and religion ; has been Town Collector. Wilkenson S. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Ransom. Wisbeck W. H. renter ; P.O. Ransom. Woodward G. farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Nevada. WORMEEY JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Ransom; born in Perry Co., Pa., June 12, 1817; came to this Co. in 1852; owns 251 acres and a town lot in Ransom, value $12,100; also 160 acres in Will Co., worth $7,000; Democrat; Independent; married Miss Elizabeth Rhinesmith, a native of Pa., in June, 1858; three chil- dren, John H., Jonathan R. and Elizabeth ; has been School Director and Tp. Trustee several terms. Woodard L.S. farm; S. 36; P.O. Nevada; 14. WRIGHT JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Ransom ; born in Adams Co., O., Aug. 19, 1817 ; married Mrs. Mary Roush, Aug. 30, 1840 ; she died Sept. 25, 1865 ; six chil- dren, four living ; present wife was Mrs. Elizabeth, widow of John Hook, whom he married Feb. 11, 1866; no issue; came to this Co. in 1867 ; owns 40 acres land, value $2,000; Republican; local Deacon of Methodist church. RANSOM BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Caldwell Ransom, Cheese Manufacturer. Favorite Jeremiah, Hotel Keeper and. Dealer in Agricultural Imple- ments. Jones Henry F. General Blacksmith, Horse-shoer and Plow Maker. EDEN TOWNSHIP AEEEMAN BENJAMIN, Farm- er; Sec. 22; P.O. Tonica; born in Leb- anon Co., Pa., March 16, 1836; came to this State, Putnam Co., in 1864, and to this Co. in 1877; owns 160 acres, value $9,000 ; married Miss Nancy Wengert on June 10, 1860 ; she was born in Lebanon Co., Pa., Aug. 20, 1843; the family are Henry B. B., born in Lebanon Co., Pa., June 15, 1861 ; Martin H., in Hennepin, Putnam Co., 111., Sept. 30, 1864; Amos M., in the same place, Feb. 28, 1867 ; Leonard P., in Granville, Putnam Co., Jan. 25, 1869 ; moved from Lebanon Co., Pa., to Putnam Co., in 1864; trom there to this Co. in 1877; has followed farming most of the time. Allen C. V. stone mason; Tonica. Allen Fremont, laborer; Tonica. Allen S. W. boot and shoe mcht. ; Tonica; 1. Ashley H. D. farm; Sec. 25; P.O. Tonica; 5. Ashley L.N. farm; Sec. 34; P. O. Tonica; 15. B Avery Rev. Henry, minister ; Tonica. Ambrose F. farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Tonica; 4. ALDWIN ELIJAH, painter; Tonica; Baldwin Jonathan, painter ; P.O. Tonica. Baker Simon, renter; P.O. Tonica. Barnes O. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Tonica. IM 12 35 ASS MRS. A. Widow; Sec. 25; P. O. Tonica; born in Erie, Pa., Aug. 15, 1822 ; came to this Co. in 1832 ; Con- gregational ist; married Mr. Bailey Bar- rass, Dec. 31,1840; he died April 16, 1864; she has three children living and one de- ceased; J. B., her son, enlisted in Co. I, 12th Regt. I.V.I., and was in the battle of Corinth, where he lost his life in defence of his country; he was buried in the same place ; two sons are married and live in the vicinity, and one daughter lives with her. Barrass O. D. retired farmer; invalid; P. O. Tonica; 1. 632 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY! Barrass O. H. farm; Sec. 24; P.O. Tonica ; 3. Barton R. farm ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Tonica ; 1%. Bassett A. farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. LaSalle; 4. Bassett B. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Tonica; 4. Bassett Orin, carpenter; Tonica; 1. Batton T. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. LaSalle; 3. Bayrhaffer C. T. farmer; P.O. Tonica. Beck John, bakery; Tonica; 1. Bennett Martin, Sec. 17 ; P.O. LaSalle. Billings Wm. well digger ; P.O. Tonica. Bordon R. blacksmith; Tonica; %. Bowman G. laborer; P.O. Tonica. Brakaw Albert, clerk ; Tonica. Braning Fred, farm hand ; Sec. 18. Braning H. farm hand; Sec. 18; P.O. Peru. Brayton Rufus, laborer; Tonica. Brenneman C. farm; Sec. 20; P.O. Tonica; 7. BREXEXUAXX JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Peru; born in Germany, 1826 ; came to this country in 1849, to this Co. in 1867 ; Republican ; Liberal ; owns 220 acres land; married Phoebe Guen- gerich, born in Germany ; married in 1852 ; have two children. Brenneman J., Sr., retired farmer ; Tonica ; 1. Brenneman J., Jr., farm; S. 15; P.O. Tonica. Brenneman J. farm ; S. 20 ; P. O. Tonica ; 10. Broaddus L T. farm; S. 33; P. O. Tonica; 3. Brokaw J. K. hardware mercht. ; Tonica ; 6. Burgess J. C. dry goods ; Tonica ; 12. Burgess L. A. farmer; P. O. Tonica. Bullock J. B. farm; S. 36; P. O. Tonica; %. Bullock J. T. retired; P. O. Tonica; 15. Bullock R. farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Tonica; y 2 . BURCKY JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Tonica; born in Putnam Co., 111., Feb. 22, 1844; came to this Co. in 1853; owns 40 acres land, valued at $3,000; Mr. B.'s father, Jacob, was born in Gillen- housen, near Hesse Cassel, Germany, 1801 ; came to this country, State of Ohio, 1834, and to Putnam Co., 111., 1836; married Miss Magdalena Grabiel in Ohio ; she was born in Bavaria, Germany, 1805 ; they had three children. Mary, Elizabeth and John ; Mary is buried in Aurora, 111. ; Mr. Jacob Burcky was buried in Mt. Palatine Ceme- tery in 1856. BUSH J. B. Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Mt. Palatine; born in Muskingum Co., O., Jan. 27, 1839; came to Putnam Co., 111., in 1866, and to this Co. in 1877; married Miss Julia A. Hyatt, April 26, 1866; she was born in Muskingum Co., O., Jan. 31, 1848 ; the family are, Charles W., born Feb. 11, 1867 ; Laura O., Dec. 21, 1868 ; Mary F., June 15,1870; Arabella G., Nov. 1, 1872, died March 21, 1876, buried in Mt. Pala- tine Cemetery ; Lillie B., Feb. 9, 1875 ; Mr. B. enlisted in Co. F., 122d O. V. I., served three years, was in about sixteen engage- ments, was wounded twice and taken pris- oner once, honorably discharged in 1865. /^ASEY J. R. shoemaker; Tonica. Chance Hugh, laborer; P. O. Tonica. Cook Isaac, shoemaker; P. O. Tonica. Corbett F. B. physician and surgeon ; P. O. LaSalle. CORWIX HIBBEX S. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. LaSalle; born in Wilming- ton, Ohio, Nov. 18, 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Republican ; Liberal ; was in 1st Artillery, Battery D ; served two years. Corwin F. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. LaSalle. Cox D. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. LaSalle. Cufoid John, rents farm ; P. O. Tonica. Cunningham J. F. rents farm ; P.O. Peru ; ^. CUBTISS ALFRED, Druggist; Tonica; born in Tazewell Co., 111., Dec. 23, 1842; came to this Co. in 1855; valua- tion of property, $3,500; married Miss Diana J. Jennings, Dec. 22, 1869 ; she was born in Kent, Litchfield Co., Conn., May 20, 1843 ; Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss have three children : Minnie E., born March 13, 1871 ; Eva M., Jan. 27, 1874; and William Roy, June 16, 1876 ; Mr. C. enlisted in Co. B, 104th I. V. I., Aug. 11, 1862; was honora- bly discharged June 19, 1865; has held the office of Town Clerk in Tonica. DAGGER JNO. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Tonica; %. Dally G. M. farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Tonica; 4. Daniels L. farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Tonica ; 4. Deems Wm. rents farm ; P. O. Tonica. Denning Jas. clerk ; Tonica ; %. Denning Peter, farmer; P. O. Tonica; %. Denning S. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Tonica. Denning R. W. farmer; Sec.35; P.O. Tonica. Dixon T. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. LaSalle; 3. Doan E. H. mechanic; P. O. Tonica. Dodge H. F. laborer ; Tonica. Dose Peter, farmer; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Tonica; 1. Dunham Asa, farmer; P. O. Tonica. EBNER A. J. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Ton- ica; 10. Edgett Geo. tin-peddler; Tonica. Eich Jos. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Tonica; 3. Elliott J. B. rents farm; Sec. 24; P. O. Tonica; %. Emigh T. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Tonica; 5. Evans S. L. farmhand; Sec. 4; P.O. LaSalle. Evert Aug. blacksmith ; P. O. Tonica ; %. FERGUSON BARTLEY, farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. LaSalle; 10. Fehr Louis, shoemaker ; Tonica. Ferguson E. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. LaSalle. Ferguson J. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. LaSalle. EDEN TOWNSHIP. 633 Flint W. A. lumber and grain merchant; Tonica ; 3. Folsom Echv. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Peru. FOESOM JAS. S. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mt. Palatine; born in Portland, Me., Nov. 16, 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; married Miss Jennie Baxendale, Jan. 1, 1866 ; she was born in Manchester, Eng., Oct. 28, 1848 ; the family are : Fannie May, born April 27, 1867 ; and Frank Wm., Dec. 25, 1869 ; Mr. Folsom moved, with his par- ents, to this State in 1850, and lived here just twenty years; Mrs. Folsom's people lived in Livingston Co., 111.; her toster father is brother of Mr. Heywood, of Northville, who was shot by the Younger brothers. Ford F. farmer; Sec. 28, P. O. Tonica; 1. Ford P. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Tonica; 12. Funk J. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Tonica; 4. G AY JAS. engineer at Grist Mill ; Tonica. Gay Wm. blacksmith; Tonica. GEE GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. 34 P. O. Tonica; born in England, in 1824 came to this Co. in 1849; Republican, Methodist; owns 375 acres land, valued at $19,000; married Livinia Anterton, in 1847; she was born in England; they have six children living, two boys and four girls ; two deceased. Gee Wm. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Tonica. Gifford C. F. painter ; Tonica. Gifford Frank, tin peddler ; Tonica. Gingerish Michael, rents farm ; P. O. Tonica. Gingerish O. farmer ; Sec.27 ; P.O. Tonica ; 5. Given Alfred, farmer; P. O. LaSalle; 3. Given I. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. LaSalle; 5. Given Joel, money-loaner; Tonica; 6. Given L. retired farmer; P. O. Tonica; 1. G oings A. retired farmer ; P. O. Tonica ; 2. Goings Elisha, retired farmer; P. O. Tonica. Goodwin C. retired farmer; P. O. Tonica. Goodwin G. farm; Sec. 15; P. O. Tonica; %. Goodwin Wm. farmer; P. O. Tonica. Grant D. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Tonica; 4. Grant E. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Tonica; 4. GRAVES D. R. Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Tonica ; born in Lewis Co., N. Y., Sept. 27, 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1858 ; Republican; owns 90 acres land, valued at $6,750; enlisted in Co. A, 88th I. V.I., in 1862; was in the battles of Perryville, Stone River, Chicamaugua, Chattanooga, Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, Peach Tree Creek, and in all the campaign up to Atlanta ; served to the end of the war, and was honorably discharged; Mr. G. mar- ried Miss S. L. Ong, Sept. 20, 1860, born in Ohio ; they have four children living, two boys and two girls. Graves Joel, retired ; P. O. Tonica. Graves L. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Tonica; 1. GRAVES THOMAS R. Farmer and Carpenter; Tonica; born in Wind- sor Co., Vermont, May 29, 1812 ; came to this Co. in 1846; owns 200 acres land, valued at $12,000; married Mary B. Thompson, Aug. 28, 1839 ; she was born in the same place, March 6, lbl5 ; family are: Henry C., born Feb. 17, 1843, died April 2, 1870; Perliss E., July 23, 1846 (married); Chas. W., Aug. 9, 1848, died Oct. 16, 1850; Luther H., Nov. 27, 1851; Jessie A., May 30, 1855 (married) ; Henry and Chas. are botn buried in Tonica Cem- etery; the oldest son died from illness contracted in the army ; Mr. G. is one of the earliest settlers in this part of the country. Gray A. G. dentist ; Tonica. Green W. L. laborer ; Tonica. GREEXMAK A. S. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Tonica; born in Alleghany Co., N. Y., Sept. 21, 1823; came to this Co. in 1840; owns 93% acres land, valued at $6,000; married Miss Saletia McCorkle, April 1, 1847 ; she was born in Lawrence Co., 111., March 9, 1827 ; the family are : Mary I., born April 14,1848; Medora L., March 17, 1851 ; Clara A., March 20, 1853 ; Flora I., Dec. 1, 1854; Warren M., April 23, 1860; Sybil B., Feb. 14, 1862, died March 27, 1862, buried in Tonica Ceme- tery; Jessie Eunice, June 25, 1864; Mr. Greenman first moved to Chicago, 1834, then to Tazewell Co., and from there to this Co. ; has carted wheat from Tazewell and this Co. to Chicago and sold it from 37% cents to $1.00 per bushel; has sold corn in LaSalle at 10 cents and 12% cents per bushel. Greenman N.S. farm ; S.35 ; P.O. Tonica ; 1%. Groom Wm. laborer ; Tonica. Gunn Henry, lawyer and attorney ; Tonica. Gunn L. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. LaSalle; %. HALDRIDGE W. H. H. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Tonica; 20. Halstead Peter, laborer; Tonica. Halstead Thomas, laboror ; Tonica. Hamer E. E. retired farmer ; P. O. Tonica. Hansold Chas. harness maker; Tonica; 1%. HANSOX PETER, Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. LaSalle; born in Denmark, April 17, 1843 ; left there and came to the United States in 1866; came to LaSalle April 12, 1866; has 80 acres, valued at $4,400; has also 10 acres timber in Vermillion Tp. HAXSCOM CYRUS F. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec.26; P.O.Tonica; born in Leeds, Kennebec Co., Maine, Jan. 8, 1836; came to this Co. in 1856; married Miss Abigail Coburn, April 24, 1860; she was born in Parkham, Piscataquis Co., Maine, 634 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTOEY: May 1, 1840; the family are: Elmer E., born April 14, 1861; Frank A., Jan. 1, 1863; Grant, Aug. 26, 1805; Eva Mary, March 28, 1868; Ella Gertrude, Aug. 28, 1*70; Rena Bell, Sept. 22, 1871; Minnie Mirtle, Dec. 9, 1874; Mr. Hanscom has held the office of Deputy Sheriff for five years. Harkins Jno. F. laborer ; Tonica. Hawley Hiram, farmer; P. O. Tonica; %. Heath Alfred, book-keeper ; Tonica. Heinrich O. farm hand; Sec. 17; P. O. Peru. Hetrick B. F. farmer; Sec.ll; P.O.Tonica; 3. Heywood J. C. farm; Sec.23; P.O.Tonica; 5. Hicks Alpheus, laborer; P. O. Tonica. Higgins Pat. farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Tonica. HILL. CHAS. E. Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Mt. Palatine; born in Portsmouth, N. H., July 9, 1813 ; came to this Co. in 1852 ; owns 108 acres land ; married Miss Harriet Roach, April 1, 1843; she was born in Bangor, Maine, Jan. 5, 1823 ; the family are : Eugenia E., born Jan. 5, 1846 ; William M., Jan. 28, 1848; Chas. O., Aug. 11, 1851; Wm. Oscar, Dec. 25, 1854; Mary E., Feb. 18,1855; Frank, Aug, 20, 1858; Nellie M., April 20, 1860; William M. is buried in Maiden, Mass., Charlie and Frank in Mt. Palatine, and Mary E. in Tonica ; Mr. Hill is one of the earliest set- lers of this part of the country, the coun- try being almost an open prairie at the time of his entrance here. Hill W. O. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Tonica. Hillman A. L. farm; S. 30; P. O. Tonica; 1. Hinman A. F. farmer; S. 7; P. O. Granville. Hinman E. F. farm; S.7; P.O.Granville; 15. Hinman G. E. farmer; S. 7; P. O. Granville. Hinman M. I. Sec. 7 ; P. O. Granville. Hoes Jno. K. laborer; Sec. 15; P. O. Tonica. Hoffman G. farm; S. 29; P. O. Tonica; Zy 2 . Hoffman X., Sr. farm ; Sec. 29 ; P.O. Tonica. Hoffman X., Jr. farm; S.29; P.O. Tonica; 5. Holly T. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Peru; 4. HOLLY WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Peru; born in Germany, June 20, 1825 ; came to this country in 1832 ; lived in Ohio sixteen years, and came to Putnam Co. in 1848, and to this Co. in 1856; Republican and Liberal; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $6,000; maiden name of wife was Kate Kiefer, born in France, in August, 1828 ; married Dec. 8, 1857; have four children, Leda, born Xov. 1, 1858; Edgar, Aug. 16, 1860; Helen, March 17, 1863; Amelia, Sept. 13, 1866. Hoose Frank, laborer ; Tonica. Hoose Jno. R. laborer; Tonica. Howard Jas. farm; Sec. 34; P. O. Tonica; 4. Howe L. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Tonica; 3. Hoxie J. W. capitalist ; Tonica ; 10. Hutchinson Clark, farmer ; P. O. Tonica. TACKSOX B. FRAXK, Farmer; %j Sec. 9; P.O. La Salle; born in Stark Co., Ohio, Jan. 6, 1851; Republican; Metho- dist ; owns 70 acres of land, valued at $3,- 500 ; wife was Sarah R. Kimball, born in Putnam Co., 111., Feb. 12, 1854; married Dec. 21, 1876. Jackson M. Sec. 5 ; P. O. Peru. Johnson G. L. farm; S. 26; P.O. Tonica; y 2 . Johnston R. H. farm; S. 16; P.O. Tonica; 4. Johnston T. farmer ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Peru ; 5. KAISER JAS. A. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Tonica; 3. Kaiser L. A. blacksmith; P. O. Tonica; 1. Kammermeyer G. farm; Sec. 9; P. O. Peru. Kammermeyer H. farm; S. 9; P. O. Peru; 4. Kane James, sec. boss I. C. R. R. ; Tonica. Kameman Jno. farm; S. 31; P. O. Peru; 4. KELLER GEO. W. Carpenter; Tonica; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, Feb. 5, 1829 ; came to this Co. in 1853 ; owns 160 acres in Kansas; married Miss Tirzah McGrew, Oct. 26, 1853 ; she was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, May 21, 1825 ; died Oct. 9, 1875; buried in Tonica cemetery; the family are, Cvrus M., born Sept. 19, 1854; Elizabeth Alice, Aug. 19, 1857; Eu- clid Virgil, June 3, 1861 ; Mr. K. has fol- lowed farming and carpentering ; has held office of Township Assessor of Eden for three years. Kesler G. rents farm ; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Tonica. Kimball E. L. farm ; S. 11 ; P.O. Tonica ; 4^. Kimball J. W. farm; Sec.13; P.O. Tonica; 4. Kimball T. M. farm; Sec. 5; P.O. Peru; 10 Kimball W.R. farm; Sec. 7; P.O. Peru; 10. King Jno. miller; Tonica; 2. Kingsbury F. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Tonica. Kingsbury G. A. farm; S. 23; P.O.Tonica; 3. Kipp D. E. laborer; Tonica. LAMBERT JAS. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Tonica ; 3. Lane J. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Granville. Leeder Wm. carpenter ; Tonica. Leininger F. F. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Peru. LEIXIXGER J. W. Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Tonica; born in Ohio, Aug. 4, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; Republi- can; Methodist; owns 160 acres land, valued at $11,600; married Harriet A. Rank, Sept. 17, 1861; she was born in Ohio ; they have no children. Leonard W. F. clerk ; Tonica. Little M. C. dry goods merchant ; Tonica ; 8. Lock Frank ; laborer ; Tonica. Lock W. A. laborer ; Tonica. Lock W. M. horse-dealer; Tonica. EDEN TOWNSHIP. 635 Lockwood M. B.farm; S.8; P.O. LaSalle; 4. McBetk Chas. school teacher ; Tonica. McBeth J. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Tonica; 2. McBeth Jno. farmer. P.O. Tonica. McCall J. S. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Tonica. McCoy C. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Tonica; 4. Melhorn W. R. carpenter ; Tonica. McGarrah H. R. farm hand ; P.O. Peru. McGrew B. E. retired farmer; P.O.Tonica; 5. McGrew D. S. butcher ; Tonica. McGrew J. R. carpenter ; Tonica ; %. McGrew R. H. gardener ; Tonica ; 2. McGrew W. W. editor Tonica News; Tonica. McPherson Geo. clerk ; Tonica. McPherson H.retired farmer ; P.O.Tonica ;10. Magee Geo. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. LaSalle; 1. Magee W. B. farm; Sec. 9; P. O. LaSalle; 8. Magee W. P. Sec. 9 ; P.O. LaSalle. Malone Jas. renter; P.O. LaSalle. Malone Pat. renter; P.O. LaSalle. MILLER ADAM, Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Tonica; born in Alsace, Germany, Dec. 24, 1834; came to this country in 1840, and this Co. in 1856; valuation $3,- 000; married Miss Emily Ernst, in N. Y. city, 1855 ; she was born in Hesse Darm- stadt, Germany, Dec. 25, 1834; the family are Nicholas, born Dec. 25, 1857 ; Amelia, Sept. 23, 1862; William, Feb. 10, 1865; Lany Barbara, Sept. 12, 1866 ; Adam, Oct. 4, 1868; Henry, Jan. 25, 1871; George, Nov. 3, 1876; one child buried in Gran- ville Cemetery, Putnam Co., 111. Miller B. C. farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Tonica. Miller Chas. farmer Sec. 16; P. O. Tonica; 8. Miller E. H. farmer and stock raiser ; Sec. 13; P.O. Tonica; 5. Miller P. T. rents farm ; P.O. Tonica. Miner C. B. farmer; P.O. Tonica. Miner J. P. farm; Sec. 15; P.O. Tonica; 12. Moffatt W. retired farmer; P.O. Tonica; 10. MOORE ABRAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 33; P. O. Tonica; born in Saratoga Co., N.Y., June 7, 1850 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; valuation $6,000. Morast H. T. barber ; Tonica. Moore Jno. farmer ; Sec. 33 ; P.O. Tonica. Moore S. G. retired farmer ; P.O. Tonica ; 6. Moore T.S. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O.Tonica; Y % . Mudge C. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. LaSalle ; 20. NAGEL CHARLES, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Tonica. Nagell Henry, farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Tonica. Nagell W. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Tonica; Y % . Neil Archy, laborer; Tonica. Newkirk Cyrus, retired farmer; Tonica; 1. Nickerson F.,Sr. plast'r and mason ; Tonica. Noel John, laborer ; Tonica. O AKS KIMBALL, clerk ; Tonica. Olson Mons, farm; Sec. 7; P.O. Granville; 4. ONG CLARENCE R. Farmer and and Stock Dealer ; Sec. 13; P.O. Tonica; owns 240 acres land, value $16,000; born in Lowell, LaSalle Co., Feb. 13, 1856 ; has followed farming; Nathan A., his lather, was married to Jennetta J. Ong in March, 1853. Ong J. L. miller ; Tonica. Ong N. A. farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Tonica; 5. PALMER C. B. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Tonica; 1. Packard Israel, farmer ; P. O. Tonica. Patten I. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Tonica. Patten Jno. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Tonica; 3. Payne A. R. laborer ; Tonica. PERRY GRANVILLE I. Butch- er; Tonica; born in Rehoboth, Mass., Feb. 12, 1845; came to this Co. in 1865; valua- tion of property, $1,000; married Miss Matilda T. Clendenin, May 31, 1877; she was born at Trout Run, Penn., 1842. Pitts Andrew, farmer; P. O. LaSalle. Porter J. B. book agent; Tonica. Powell And. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Peru; 30. Powell C. A. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Peru. Powell J. W. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Peru. Powell W. W. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O.Peru; 1. Pratt A. E. egg merchant; Tonica. Pratt G. G. druggist; Tonica; 5. Q UICK ARTHUR, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Tonica; 3. RAYMOND ISAAC, Sr., retired farmer; Tonica; 5. Raymond I., Jr. farm; Sec. 23; P.O. Tonica. Reed Geo. farmer; P. O. Tonica. Richey D. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Tonica; 10. Richey J. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Tonica; 15. Richey Nathaniel, clerk; Tonica; 2. Rider J. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Tonica; 10. Ring A. G. farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Tonica; 8. Ring Hoyt, farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Tonica. Roan Jacob, laborer; Tonica. Robinson A. J. farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. LaSalle. Robinson J. farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Peru. Robinson Robert, carpenter; Tonica. Rodgers E. W. farmer; P. O. Tonica. Roeder B. farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Tonica; 3. S CHAFFER CHRIST, farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Peru ; 4. Schafer Fred, farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Peru. Schaffer Geo. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Peru; 4. Schafer Henry, farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Peru. Schaffer Jacob, farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P.O. Peru ; 4. 636 LA BALLB COUNTY DIEEOTOBY: Schaffer Jno. farmer ; P. O. Peru ; 4. Schick Jno. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Tonica. Scott M. B. farmer ; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Tonica. Seery Thos. tailor; P. O. Tonica. Shannon Jno. laborer; Tonica. Shay Henry, laborer ; Tonica. Shepherd Wm. W. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Granville ; 4. Shepps Chris, laborer; Tonica. Smith E. O. farmer; P. O. Tonica; 3. Smith Willester, farm hand; P. O. Peru. Snedaker J. W. clerk and carpenter ; Ton- ica; 1. Snyder Frank, farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Tonica, Snyder G. W. farmer; P. O. Tonica. Snyder Jno. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Tonica; 8. Suckour Jno. rents farm; P. O. Tonica. Sumner F. A. painter; Tonica. Swan J. W. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Tonica; 6. TANNER E. G. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Granville. Tanner J. farmer ; Sec. 18 ; P. O. Granville. Tanner Wm. farm ; Sec ; 18 ; P.O. Granville ; 6. Thompson W. A. farm ; S. 14 ; P.O. Tonica ; 6. Trout W. R. laborer; P. O. Tonica. Tucker I. L. laborer; Tonica. Tucker Rufus, mechanic; P. O. Tonica; %. Tutt Robert, farmer; Sec. 9; P.O.LaSalle; 5. UNDERHILD J. A. wooden furniture store; Tonica; \y z . 17NDERHILL JAMES S. Banker; Tonica ; born in Green Co., N. Y., Sept. 19, 1816; came to this Co. 1851; married Miss Jane Austin in Stark Co., Ohio, May 4, 1837 ; she was born in that Co. Oct. 4, 1819 ; the family are, Samuel, born July 24, 1840 ; James A., Jan. 14, 1845 ; Charles, Nov. 23, 1847; Maria, Nov. 23, 1847; Deborah, buried in Cleveland, and Harriet in Mas- silon, Ohio; Mr. U. first moved to Mas- silon, Ohio, in 1827, to Cleveland, Ohio, 1835, to Massilon again 1839, and this State and Co. 1851 ; has followed mercan- tile business since 1864; has held office of Township Collector 19 years, also Justice of the Peace and Assistant Township As- sessor. Underbill Samuel, clerk; Tonica. V ANDERVOORT CHAS. school teach- er; Tonica. VAKDERVOORT I. A., M. D. ; Tonica; born in Clinton Co., Ohio, Feb. 9, 1825 ; came to this Co. Dec. 31, 1853 ; Whig ; Baptist ; married MisMsabella Noble, Oct. 15,1849; she was bornin Clinton Co., Ohio, May 6, 1830; Mr. and Mrs. V. have a family of four children, two sons and two daughters ; sons are, Charles R. and Frank- lin C. ; daughters are, Lydia J. and Mina E. ; Mr. Vandervoort has held the office of School Trustee here for several years ; was President of Buel Institute for several years, also Corresponding Secretary and Vice-President for seventeen years; is a graduate of the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, and has followed the prac- tice of medicine for twenty-seven years; his two sons are at present engaged in the work of education. Van Dyck P. C. carpenter; P. O. Tonica; 1. WARRENFELT L. H. fanner; Sec. 13; P. O. Tonica. Watson W. M. inventor; P. O. Tonica; 6. Weber C. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Tonica; 4. Wells J. H. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Tonica; 5. Weis Jos. farmer ; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Tonica ; 6. West A.J. retired farmer; P. O. Tonica; 8. West S. farm hand; Sec. 3 ; P. O. LaSalle. Westmeyer Wm. wagon-maker ; Tonica. Weston M. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. LaSalle; 4. WHEELER LOYAL EDGAR, Farmer ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Peru ; owns 80 acres land ; born in Cuyahoga Co., O., May 8, 1847 ; came to this Co. in 1859 ; Republi- can; Liberal; holds the office of Road Commissioner; was in the 20th I. V. I., Co. H ; served three years ; was wounded at the battle of Tillman's Creek ; wounded and taken prisoner at Atlanta, July 22, 1864 ; taken to Anderson ville Prison ; re- mained there three months; removed to Charleston and Florence, S. O, and from Florence, taken to Libby; maiden name of wife was Edna Hinman, born in New York State, May 11,1847; married Sept. 29, 1869; have five children, two boys and three girls. Whitaker A. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Peru. Whitaker Elmer, farmer ; P. O. LaSalle. Whitaker G. B. farm ; Sec.8 ; P.O. LaSalle ; 4. WHITAKER JOHN I. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Peru; born in N. J., June 2, 1822; came to this Co. Oct. 3, 1843; Re- publican ; Congregational ; owns 160 acres land; maiden name of wife was Mina Schocttler, born in Germany, March 7, 1832; married April 17, 1854. Wiley Hamer, laborer; P. O. Tonica. Wiles J. M. laborer; P. O. Tonica. Wilson J. A. postmaster ; Tonica ; %. Wilson L. A. station agent at 111. Central R. R. depot ; Tonica 1 ;. Wilson W. J. farmer; P. O. Tonica; %. Witty I. D. laborer; Tonica. Wolgenback Peter, farmer; P. O. Tonica. WOOD EEIAS W. Physician; Ton- ica ; born in Orleans Co., N. Y., July 18, 1828; came to this Co. in 1857; Democrat; Methodist; married Miss Julia H. Barber, Aug. 17, 1850; she was bom in Cornwall, WALLACE TOWNSHIP. 637 Addison Co., Vt, Feb. 6, 1831 ; the family are: Clara M., born June 24, 1853; Lizzie M., Dec. 29, 1854; Hattie J., Sept. 22, 1864; Freddie E., Oct. 7, 1869; Dr. Wood graduated at the Geneva Medical College, in 1850, and has followed the practice of Medicine ever since ; has held the office of Justice of the Peace for eight years. TONICA BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Curtiss Alfred, Dealer in Drugs, Stationery, Books and Jewelry. Keller Geo. W. Carpenter. Perry Bros. Meat Market. Tonica Bank, J. S. Underbill, Prop. Underhill Jas S. Farm Machin- ery and Hardware. Vandervoort J. A. Physician, Surgeon and Accoucheur. Wood Ellas W„ M. D„ Phys- ician and Surgeon. WALLACE TOWNSHIP. BABCOCK B. I. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Ottawa; 1. BABCOCK B. G. Farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Ottawa; born in Ind., March 21, 1848; came to this Co. in 1867; Repub- lican; Baptist; owns 80 acres land, value $1,600 ; married Miss Fidelia Hite, April 26, 1870; she was born in Ohio; two chil- dren, Lydia E., born June 5, 1872 ; Albert F., June 5, 1875; Mr. B. taught school four years in Indiana. BEGLEY JAS. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Ottawa; born in Ireland in 1816; came to this Co. in 1849; Democrat; Catholic; owns 200 acres land, value $12,000; mar- ried Miss Jones ; she was born in Wales in 1819; had twelve children, nine living and three dead. Begley Pat, farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Ottawa. Black A. S. farm; Sec. 36; P. O. Ottawa; 25. Black S. farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Ottawa; 4. Blanchfield J. farm ; Sec. 30 ; P.O. Ottawa; 5. Bourne J. rents farm; Sec.8; P.O. Ottawa; 2. BOURNE JOHN B. Farmer; Sec.8; P.O. Ottawa; born in N.Y., Oct. 20, 1844; came to this Co. in 1856; Republican; owns 200 acres land, value $4,000; was 2nd Duty Sergt. in Battery C, 1st 111. Light Artillery; has been the hero of many incidents which occurred in this Battery ; once when it was necessary to cut down a tree in front of the battery, he and a comrade devoted themselves to the arduous task; the balls fell like hail, killing his comrade ; he removed his comrade aside, 37 and undauntedly returned and finished the dangerous work. Bonnefiur I. farmer ; Sec. 20 ; P.O. Ottawa; 5. Bragg T. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Ottawa; 6. BRANDHERI FRANCIS, Farm- er ; Sec. 27 ; P.O. Ottawa ; born in Prussia, Jan. 1, 1826; came to this Co. in 1852; Democrat ; Catholic ; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; married Elizabeth Jung- man, July 3, 1859; nine children, four boys and five girls. Brennan Jas. farm ; Sec. 20 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 5. Brown Ed. farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Ottawa ; 8. Brown F. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Ottawa. Brown P. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Ottawa; 10. BROWN PATRICK, Farmer; Sec. 23 ; P.O. Ottawa ; born in Ireland, March, 1836; came to this Co. in 1854; Democrat; Catholic; owns 200 acres land, value $11,- 000; holds the office of School Director; married Miss Mary Prindiville, April 23, 1866; she was born in Ireland in 1843; six children, Frank, born April 7, 1867 ; Eddie, Jan. 1, 1869; Catherine Mary, Nov. 20, 1870; Patrick Alfred, Nov. 10, 1872; Charles, Sept. 1, 1874; Bridget E., Nov. 8, 1876. Burke D. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Ottawa; 5. Burke D., Jr. farm; Sec. 12; P.O. Ottawa; 2. Burke Ed. rents farm; S. 10; P.O.Ottawa; 2. Burns Jas. farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Ottawa. Burke Jas. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Burke T. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Ottawa; 3. 638 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY! Burke Thos. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Ottawa; 4. Butler Wm. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Ottawa; 8. C^ALLIHAN MICHAEL, farmer; Sec. 7; s P.O. Ottawa; 4. Capsel F. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Ottawa; 5. Carpenter A. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Ottawa. CARPES.TIER PETER, Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O.Ottawa; born in France, Feb. 2, 1840 ; came to this Co. in 1861 ; Republican; Catholic; owns 80 acres of land,' valued at $4,400; enlisted Aug. 15, 1862, and performed his duty faithfully during three years' service ; was in Co. 0, 1st Regt. Vet. Volunteers. Carpenter Peter, farm ; S. 8 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 4. Caton Edmond, farm; S. 3; P. O. Ottawa. Caton Michael, farm; S. 3; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Clark Joseph, farm; S. 28; P. O. Ottawa; 3. Collins Albert, farm; Sec. 33; P. O. Ottawa. Collins Jno. farm; Sec. 33; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Conley Wm. farm; Sec. 5; P. O. Ottawa; 5. COXWAY MICHAEL, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Ottawa; born in Ireland, Sept. 12, 1816; came to this Co. in 1844; Democrat; Catholic; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $9,600; married Miss Mary Corcoran, Oct. 12, 1844 ; has been Super- visor nine years, and School Director ten years. Corcoran T. farm; Sec. 9; P. O. Ottawa; 8. CUERERTSOX JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Ottawa ; born in Ireland, in 1813 ; came to this Co. in 1841 ; Republi- can; Presbyterian ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; he married Miss Mar- garet Calhoun, from Ireland, in 1846 ; they have one daughter, Maggie ; lost one son, Joseph. Cummings P. rents farm; Sec. 19; P. O. Ot- tawa; y^. Curregan Thos., Sr. farm; Sec. 29; P. O. Ot- tawa; 10. Curregan Thos., Jr. farm; Sec. 29; P. O. Ot- tawa; 1. Curtin J. rents farm; S. 20; P. O. Ottawa; 2. CURTIX TIM, Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Ottawa ; born in Ireland, in 1825 ; came to this Co. in 1850;' Democrat; Catholic; owns 240 acres land, valued at $70 per acre; married Miss Honora Mahar, in 1845 ; she was born in Ireland, in 1832 ; have twelve children, Catherine Alice, Mary Matilda, Nora Teresa, John Thomas, Elizabeth Cecelia, Maggie Mary, Bartie Joseph, Timothy, Josephine, Michael, Jeremiah, William Patrick. Curtis S. J. farm ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Ottawa ; 6. DENNIS A P. farm laborer; Sec. 20; P. O. Ottawa. Donohue Jas. farm; S. 16;*P. O. Ottawa; 1. Donahue Jno. farm ; S. 16 ; P. (5. Ottawa ; %. Donahue P. F. farm; S. 16; P. O. Ottawa; 7. Duffy Jno. farmer; S. 31 ; P. O. Ottawa; 1. Duffy M. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Ottawa. Dunlevy B. farm ; Sec. 3u ; P. O. Ottawa ; %. Dunlevy Peter, farmer and Supervisor ; Sec. 33; P. O. Ottawa; 30. Dunn Jas. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Ottawa; 1. Durranger W.W. farm; S.27; P.O.Ottawa; 4. E USTIS JNO. farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Ottawa; 5. FENNESEYJNO. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Ottawa; 12. FEEERRORX JKO. C. Farmer; Sec. 33; P.O.Ottawa; born in this Co., Feb. 24, 1857; Democrat; Catholic. Flick Wm. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Ottawa. Flory A. C. farm; S. 3; P. O. Ottawa; 6. FEORY GEO. R. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ottawa; born in Claj- Co., 111., June 2, 1834; came to this Co. in 1860; Demo- crat ; is son of Anthony Flory, who came to this Co. in 1860, bringing with him six children : Mary, Geo. B., Kate, Samuel J., Amelia and Frank H. ; Mr. Flory owns 170 acres of land, which is well improved, and valued at $10,200. FOGARTY THOS. Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Ottawa; born in Ireland, in 1827; came to this Co. in 1859 ; Democrat ; Cath- olic; married Miss Ellen McCormick, in Troy, N. Y., in 1858 ; four children, one boy and three girls ; Mr. Fogarty is Asses- sor and School Trustee. Fullerton J. farm; Sec. 19; P.O. Ottawa; 5. Fullerton R. J. farmer; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Ottawa. GALLIVAN PATRICK, farmer; Sec 9; P. O. Ottawa ; 4. Geahan Jas. farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Ottawa; 4. Geahan Mat, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Ottawa. Geahan Tim, farm ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Ottawa; 3. Glendon R. farmer ; Sec.33 ; P. O. Ottawa; 1. Gratencord H. farmer; Sec.33; P.O. Ottawa. HALARON M. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Ottawa. Halaron R. farm; Sec. 21; P.O. Ottawa; %. Hanson E. farmer ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Ottawa ; 4. Hibbard J. farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Ottawa; 4. Hinkey H. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Ottawa; 1. HIXKEY JOHK H. Farmer; Sec.34; P. O. Ottawa; born in Prussia, Sept. 24, 1843; came to this Co. in 1843; Democrat; Catholic; owns 120 acres land, valued at $7,800 ; married Miss Louisa Flick, Feb. 24, 1870; she was born in 111., Nov. 14, 1847; they have four children: William J., born Aug. 19, 1871; Joseph, Feb. 20, 1873; Julia A., Oct. 9, 1874; John H., Feb. WALLACE T0WJNSH11'. 639 10, 1877 ; Mr. Hinkey's farm is three miles from Ottawa, and is well improved. Hoey Sam'l, farm; Sec. 28; P. O. Ottawa; 5. Howard P. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Ottawa; 2. Howard Tbos. farm ; Sec.22 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 2. HOAVLAJfD E. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Prairie Centre; born in Franklin Co., Me., June 18, 1831 ; owns 470 acres land, valued at $32,900; married Miss Parmelia Butter- field, of this Co., Dec. 20, 1857. Hoxey C. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Ottawa; 6. Hoxey Jno. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Ottawa. Hoxie J. H. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Ottawa. Hughes J. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Ottawa; 15. JEAMSON S. farmer; Sec, 4; P. O. Ot- tawa. JOKES ANDREW, Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Prairie Centre; born in Indiana, May 26, 1846; came to this Co. in 1872; Republican; Baptist; enlisted in the 6th Michigan Heavy Artillery ; was discharged on account of sickness ; re-enlisted Jan. 9, 1865, in 12th Regt. Vol. Inf. ; was in three battles. K EATING MAURICE, P. O. Ottawa. farmer ; Sec. 7 ; Keating Win. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ottawa. Kelley W. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Ottawa; 8. KENNY CHRISTOPHER, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Ottawa; born in Ireland, March, 1839 ; came to this Co. in 1851; Democrat; Catholic; owns 160 acres land, valued at $8,000 ; wile was Lavma Coffey ; she was born in Ireland, in Dec, 1844; married in 1868; they have four children, Christopher, James, John Vin- cent and Mary Catherine ; Mr. Kenny has been Commissioner of Highways three years. KENNY EAITRENCE, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Ottawa; born in Ireland, in 1840 came to this Co. in 1850; Democrat; Catholic ; owns 214 acres land, valued at $10,700; wife was Mary McGinniss, born in Ottawa, in 1855 ; has had two children, Mary Jane and Catherine ; Catherine died at the age of eighteen months. L APIRO FRANCIS, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Laughlin J. farmer ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Ottawa. Leary Jno. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Ottawa; 1. MCDONALD ROBERT, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Ottawa; 5. McDonall R.farmer; Sec.28; P.O. Ottawa; 4. McGinnis P. farm; Sec. 26; P.O.Ottawa; 30. McGinnis P. farm; Sec. 34; P.O. Ottawa; 7. McGrath J. farm; Sec. 11; P.O. Ottawa; 25. McGrath P. farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Ottawa; 1. McGrath W. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Ottawa; 8. Maher Ino. farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Ottawa; %. Maloney P. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Ottawa; 4 Markey Jas. farmer; Sec. 5: P.O. Ottawa; 5. Markey Pat. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Ottawa. Markey P. H. farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Ottawa. Matill J. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Ottawa; 1. Matill T. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Ottawa; 1. Meeker H. farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Ottawa; 8. Metill A. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Ottawa; 1. Morrill C. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Ottawa. Monroe H. farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Ottawa; 3. Morrill Jno. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Ottawa. MORRILL JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Ottawa; born in Concord, N. H., June 3, 1827 ; came to this Co. in 1840 ; Republican; owns property to value of $12,000; served during Mexican war in Co. I, 1st I. V. I.*; entered the service in the war of the Rebellion, 1861, as Captain of Co. A, 64th I. V. I. ; promoted to Lieut. Colonel, Sept., 1862 ; promoted to Colonel, Feb., 1864 ; promoted to Brevet Brig. Gen., March, 1865; mustered out of the service, July, 1865; married Miss Visa Conger, Sept. 27, 1869 ; have two children. Murray J. rents farm; S. 4; P.O. Ottawa; %. Maugle M. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Ottawa. %. Maugle P. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Ottawa; %. Maugle T. farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Ottawa; %. NEIEE MICHAEE O.Farmer ; Sec. 15; P. O. Ottawa; born in Ireland, in 1819; came to this Co. in 1856; Democrat; Catholic; owns personal property to the value of $1,300 ; has been School Director four years; first wife was Mary Murton; they were married in Ireland, in 1844; had four children William E., born in 1846; Mary, May 20, 1849; John, March 19, 1853; Alice J., Feb. 29, 1856; second wife was Mary Nolan ; she was born in Ireland; married 1860; have five chil- dren, viz. : Catherine, born 1861 ; Elizabeth and Margaret (twins), in 1864; Francis, in 1866; James, in 1869. Nevins Wm. farmer; Sec.32; P.O. Ottawa; 1. NICKEESON JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Ottawa; born in Ireland; Dem- ocrat; Catholic; owns 280 acres land, valued at $16,800; wife was Mary Fitz- gerald, born in Ireland; they were mar- i ried June 2d, 1852; have ten children. Nicholson J.,Sr., farm ; S.20; P.O. Ottawa; 15. Nicholson J., Jr., farm ; S.2U ; P.O. Ottawa; 1. Nitschlon J. M. farm ; S. 20 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 6. O5C0NNELL DENIS, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Ottawa; 3. O'Connor D. farm; Sec. 8; P. O. Ottawa; 5. O'Connor Daniel, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Ottawa. 640 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY : O'Connor Denis, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Ottawa. O'Connor J. farmer; Sec. 31; P. 0. Ottawa. O'Connor Tim, farm; S. 19 ; P. O. Ottawa; 3. O'Connor Thos. farm; Sec. 19; P. O. Ottawa. O'Donnell A. farmer; Sec. 4; P.O.Ottawa; 6. O'Donnell B. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Ottawa. O'Donnell E. farmer; Sec.4; P. O. Ottawa; 7. O'Donnell M. farmer ; Sec.4; P.O. Ottawa; 1. O'Donnell "Win. farm; Sec.4; P.O. Ottawa; 8. O'Leary John, farmer; Sec.4; P. O. Ottawa. O'Neil John, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Ottawa. O'Neil M. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Ottawa; 2. O'Sullivan M. farm ; S. 30; P. 0. Ottawa; %. PILLON THOS. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Prenderville R. farm; Sec.29; P.O.Ottawa; 1. QUINN CHAS. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Ottawa; 4. QUOIN WM. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Ottawa; born in Ireland, in 1819; came to this Co. in 1843 ; Republican ; Episco- palian ; owns 80 acres land, valued $4,400 ; married Miss Jane Wason, in 1853 ; have three children, William, born in Phila- delphia, in 1854; Andrew, in 1856; Jane Ann, in 1858. REYNOLDS PAT. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Ottawa. Robinson Robert, farmer; P. O. Ottawa. Robson E. J. farm; Sec.14; P. O. Ottawa; 14. RouxJ. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Ottawa; 6. SCHEIBLECH PAUL, farm laborer; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Ottawa. Shrowder A. farm; Sec. 8; P. O. Ottawa. Sion Ralph, farm; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Ottawa; 1. Slingbey Wm. farm; S. 10; P.O. Ottawa; 8. Snider Fred., Sr. farm; S. 8; P.O. Ottawa; 4. Snider Fred., Jr. farm; S. 8; P.O. Ottawa; 1. STIXCHCOMB THOMAS, Farm- er; Sec. 21; P. O. Ottawa; born in Balti- more, Maryland, Oct. 29, 1840 ; came to this Co. in 1875 ; Republican ; married Mary Vidal, in 1867 ; has two children, John'and Emma; John was born in 1872, and Emma in 1874; Mrs. Stinchcomb was born in Kentucky, Aug. 19, 1848 ; Mr. S. enlisted in the 51st Regt. Ohio Vol. ; was in battle of Pittsburg Landing, Stone River, and wounded at Chicamauga, also wounded at Mission Ridge ; he also par- ticipated in the Atlanta campaign ; was honorably discharged in 1865. Sullivan Mr. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Ottawa. T HOMPSON O. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Ottawa. Tuttle Jno. farm; Sec. 17; P. O. Ottawa; 8. V ALIS PETER, farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Ottawa; 4. WHITE JNO. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Ottawa; 1. Widman J. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Ottawa; 7. Woods Jno. farm; Sec. 34; P. O. Ottawa; 3. FALL RIVER TOWNSHIP. A BBOTT ISAAC, laborer; P. O. Ottawa. BAKER JOSEPH, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Ottawa. Bardswell A.G.farm ; Sec. 30 ; P.O.Ottawa ; 4. Brooker W. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Ottawa; 5. Brown Gilford, son of Enos Brown, of Mar- seilles ; laborer for Mr. Kiner. . Brown W.D.farm ; Sec.23 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 2. Bateman "Walter, laborer; P. O. Marseilles. Buck "W. W. laborer with C. P. Smith. CAMPBELL C. W. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Ottawa ; 4. Cannon N. C. farmer and justice of peace; Sec, 28; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Carman "Wm. H. glass-cutter; P. O. Ottawa. Carson J.B. farm; Sec.27; P.O.Marseilles; 4. Center D.D. farmer ; Sec. 31; P. O. Ottawa; 8. Center J. H. farm; Sec. 22; P.O. Ottawa; 12. Chase Ed. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Childs F.P. farmer ; Sec. 18 ; P. O. Ottawa. Cleave J. F. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Marseilles. Commer S. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Ottawa. Corigan Henry, farmer; P.O. Ottawa. Cowen Elias, rents farm ; P.O. Marseilles. DAT WM. A. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Mar- seilles ; 4. Dewey R. farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Marseilles. Dills A. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Ottawa. Drake W. A. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Ottawa. EBERSOL. A. II. of "Floral Home" ; Farmer and Florist; Sec. 31 ; P.O. Otta- wa ; born July 14,1822, in Dauphin Co., Pa. ; settled in this Co., Aug., 1834; Republi- can ; Presbyterian ; owns 240 acres land, valued at $12,000; has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Assessor, Town Clerk, and Secretary and Treasurer of Co. School Commissioners; has been ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church about twenty-five years, and Superintendent of FALL RIVER TOWNSHIP. 641 Sunday-school about the same number of consecutive years ; Secretary and origina- tor of the Old Settlers Association of La Salle Co. ; married Calista C. Whittlesey, of New Britain, Conn., in 1843, at Prince- ton, Bureau Co., 111., by Rev. O. Love- joy; she was the daughter of Deacon David Whittlesey, and grand-daughter of Rev. John Smalley, a very noted divine; they have six children: James E. C, Alice W., E. Corinne, Lelia H., Calistus S. and Elizabeth L. EBERSOL C. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser; specialty of "Magie Hogs"; Sec. 31; P. O. Ottawa; born in Fall River, La Salle Co., 111., Nov. 20, 1854; Repub- lican; Presbyterian; Calistus Ebersol is son of Amos M. and Calista C. Eber- sol ; lives with his father at "Floral Home," in Fall River. Elwell J. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Ottawa. FARNHAM ALONZO, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Ottawa; 4. Farrell J. D. farm; Sec. 33; P. O. Ottawa; 2. Forrest I. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Marseilles. Forrest T. farmer and justice of the peace; Sec. 27; P.O.Marseilles. GALLOWAY A. C. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Marseilles; 10. Galloway G. farm; S. 36; P.O. Marseilles; 8. Ganier Chas. laborer; P. O. Ottawa. Geanreau H. farmer ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Ottawa. Gentleman W. farm ; Sec.18 ; P.O.Ottawa ; 40. Gilbert Horace, laborer ; P. O. Ottawa. Gillespie J.B.farm; Sec. 36; P.O. Marseilles. Graham D. farmer ; Sec. 22; P. O. Ottawa. Gray J. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Ottawa. HANNA J. E. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Marseilles. Harley A. farmer ; Sec.27 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 7. Harley J. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 3. Harley S.R. farmer; Sec.35; P.O. Marseilles. Harlow Wm. Sec. 16 ; P. O. Ottawa. Harrigan E. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Ottawa. Harrigan Jno. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Ottawa. Harris S. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Ottawa; 8. Hazen Hay ward, Jr., Sec. 20 ; P. O. Ottawa. Hazen H., Sr., farm; Sec.20; P.O. Ottawa; 6. Hetteb Jos. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Ottawa. Hoffer Peter, laborer with Jno. H. Centre; P. O. Ottawa. Howland Geo. farm ; Sec.26 ; P.O. Marseilles. Howland Gilbert.farin; S.26; P.O.Marseilles. Howland J.T.farm; S.26 ; P.O.Marseilles ; 20. Howland M. farm ; Sec. 26 ; P.O. Marseilles. T^ANE MART, farmer; P. O. Ottawa. Kane W. S. farmer; P. O. Ottawa. Kane Wm. farmer ; ;Sec. 29 ; P. O. Ottawa. Keesler J. farmer; S. 34; P.O. Marseilles; 2. Keesler S. farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Marseilles. Kessler J. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Marseilles. Kiner F. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O.Marseilles. Kiner Jer. farm ; Sec. 35 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 5. Knoll Chas. lives with his father; Sec. 29. Knoll Henry, Sec. 29 ; rents on Sec. 31 ; P. O. Ottawa. LEAHEY WM. laborer for Eug. Perott; Sec. 30 ; P.IO. Ottawa. Lewis S. R. farm; Sec. 21; P. O. Ottawa; 15. Lukens P. B. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Ottawa. McGOWAN DAN. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Ottawa. McGowan M. farm; Sec.16; P.O. Ottawa; 2. McMannis P. farm ; Sec. 23 ; P.O. Marseilles. Martin John, Sec. 20; P.O. Ottawa. Meyer Severn, farm; Sec. 29; P.O.Ottawa; 5. Miller Samuel, farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Ottawa. Miller Wm. farmer; P.O. Marseilles. Moore J. C. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Ottawa; 2. Moore J. F. farmer ; Sec. 20 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 5. Moore W.A. farmer ; Sec. 19 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 4. Moore W.C. farm; Sec. 17; P.O. Ottawa; 50. Moore Wallace, rents farm ; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Ottawa. PARKER GEORGE, stone mason ; P. O. Marseilles. Pembrook C. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Ottawa. Perott Eugene, farm ; Sec.30 ; P.O. Ottawa; 5. Perott Peter, farmer Sec. 30 ; P.O. Ottawa. Persons Uriah, farm ; Sec.24 ; P.O. Marseilles. Porter A.G. with A. Horley ; P.O. Marseilles. Price OB. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Ottawa; 10. Price D.J. farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Ottawa; 5. Pusey C. E. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P.O. Marseilles. Pusey Josh, farm ; Sec. 35 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 5. RICHARDSON ALBERT, farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Ottawa; 4. Richards A. farmer ; Sec. 33 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 4. SEARS JOHN, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Ottawa. Smith OP. farm ; Sec.34 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 10. Smith Wm. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Ottawa. Soule L. farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Ottawa; 10. Summers Fred E. farmer ; P.O. Marseilles. TITTZELL WILLIAM, farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Ottawa; 6. Trumbo A. farm; Sec. 22; P.O. Ottawa; 60. Tryon F. farm; Sec. 36; P.O. Marseilles; 20. Tucker Thos. farmer; P.O. Ottawa. INCENT GEORGE B. farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Ottawa; 10. V G±2 LA SALLE CO UNIT DIRECTORY: Vinson James, laborer; Ottawa. Vogel Jos. farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Ottawa; 6. W AGONER JACOB, farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Ottawa. Wagoner R. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Ottawa; 6. Washburn J.W. farm ; S. 23 ; P.O. Marseilles. Wescott G. E. with his father; Sec. 33; P.O. Marseilles. Wescott G.W. farm j S.35 ; P.O. Marseilles ; 4. Whaley C. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Ottawa; 6. Wilkison J. farm; Sees. 22, 23; P.O. Ottawa. Willis S. O. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Ottawa. Wilson Amasa H. with father; P.O. Ottawa. Wilson J. P. farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Ottawa; 8. Wright Isaac, laborer with O. B. Lukens; Sec. 32; P.O. Ottawa. Wymon J. farmer ; Sec. 16 ; P.O. Ottawa ; 5. DEER PARK TOWNSHIP. ARTHUR JAMES, farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Vermillion; 2. Arthur Thos. farmer; P. O. Vermillion. Arthur Wm. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Vermil- lion;^. Arthur Augustus, rents farm; Sec. 26; P. O. Vermillion. Atwood Chas. P. O. Ottawa. Atwood H. farm; Sec. 23; P. O. Ottawa; }£. BAILEY REV. AMOS, minister and school teacher; P. O. Vermillion. Baldwin A. C. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Ver- million; 2%. Baldwin Edgar, farmer ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Ver- million; 12. Baldwin Ezra, laborer ; P. O. Utica. Bane James, farmer ; P. O. Utica. Bane L. farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Deer Park ; 1. Barnhart Adam, farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P.O. Farm Ridge ; %. Bartram David, coal miner ; P. O. Utica. Beardsley Edward, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Deer Park ; %. Beardsley Horace, farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Deer Park; 3^. Beeman Geo. farmer ; P. O. Utica. Beeman Geo. B. tarmer; P. O. Utica. Begwin F. farm; S. 2; P. O. Deer Park; 1%. Bell G. W. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Deer Park. Bennett C. F. farm ; S. 11 ; P.O.Vermillion ; 7. Bennett E. farm ; S. 11 ; P.O. Vermillion; %. Bennett Henry, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Ver- million; 10i£. Bennett I. farm; S. 10; P. O. Vermillion; 9. Bingham J. rents farm; S. 30 ; P.O.Utica;^. Bonsell J. farm; S. 20; P. O. Utica; %. Bronson Geo. W. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Deer Park ; -i%. Brown Thos. coal miner ; P. O. Utica. Buckley Robert, laborer; P. O. Deer Park. Bullock F. W. physician ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Ver- million ; 7. Bunnell Perkins, farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P.O. Deer Park; 1. CADWEEE GEO. C. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Utica ; born in Green Co., K Y., July 19, 1829 ; left there and came to this Co. and to this Tp. with his parents in June, 1836, and is one of the oldest settlers ; has four sons and three daughters, Ann Eliza, Julia, Geo.Ed- mond, Willis, Alice, John and Herbert; wife was Miss Mary, daughter of Josiah King; she was born in Maine, Jan. 18, 1833, married Jan. 18, 1857 ; has 320 acres land, value f 19,200. Calkins G. E. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Deer Park; 1. Calkins S. W. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Deer Park ; 5. Call Jas. laborer; P. O. Utica. Capler H. farm; Sec. 8; P.O. Vermillion; %. Chandler R. B. pedler; P.O. Vermillion. Clark Jas. miner and farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P.O. Vermillion ; 43^. CLAYTOX JOHX S. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 32; P.O. Utica; was born in Deer Park Tp., this Co., June 18, 1837; owns 571 acres, val. $28,550; three children, Grant, born Nov. 7, 1864; Chas., June 4, 1867; Glennie, Aug. 15, 1875; wife was Miss Julia Surdani, born in Litchfield Co., Feb. 2, 1844 ; married Dec. 10, 1861 ; is School Trustee, and has been for fourteen years; wife is also School Director. CLAYTOX MRS. SARAH A Sec. 21 ; P. O. Utica ; widow of James W. Clayton, who was born in W.Va., on the 14th of Nov., 1828; came here with his parents in the spring of 1834, and was among the oldest settlers; he went to Colorado in 1860, and remained there until his death, which occurred in Sept., 1874 ; it is supposed that he was shot and killed by robbers while camping out about twenty-five miles from Lincoln, Neb. ; she was Miss Sarah A. Puntney, born in Jeffer- son Co., Ohio, May 9, 1829; married May DEER PARK TOWNSHIP. 643 3, 1855; he left an estate of 185 acres in this Co., val. $9,250. CLAYTON WM. Retired Farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Utica; born in Philadelphia, March 13, 1806; left there with his parents, and went to W.Va. when about one year old ; he remained there until April, 1834, then came here and settled on the place he now lives, and is one of the very oldest settlers ; has family of two sons and three daughters; Sarah E., Caroline C, Ellen, Win. R. and John S. ; wife was Elizabeth Puntney, born in Md., June 18, 1804; mar- ried in 1828; was Justice of Peace a num- ber of years ; owns 878 acres, value $43,- 900 ; also owns 740 acres in Iroquois Co., 111. CLAYTON WM. R. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 32; P.O. Utica; born in Deer Park Tp , this Co., May 8, 1835 ; owns 282 acres, value $14,100; three chil- dren, Alma W., born Aug. 10, 1867 ; Net- lie M., Jan. 22, 1870; Lu. L, Sept. 11, 1876; wife was Miss Sarah E. Ostrander, born in Hinsdale, Cataraugus Co., N.Y., May 22, 1840 ; married March 14, 1866 ; he is one of the first white people born in the Tp. ; is School Director and Town Collector. Copeland Henry, laborer; P.O. Ottawa. Craiger Fred, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Farm Ridge; 1%. Crebbs Wm. laborer ; P.O. Deer Park. Cusick John, farmer; P.O. Utica. DELBRIDGE J. JOHN, farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Ottawa. Dick David, farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Utica; 1. Dimmick E. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Utica; 4. Dimmick Elbert, farm; S.34; P.O.Utica; V-/ 2 . Dimmick Eph. farm ; Sec. 34 ; P.O. Utica ; 1. Dimmick H. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Utica; 4. Dummat John, laborer ; P.O. Ottawa. Dumphy Patk. farm; Sec. 27; P.O. Utica; 7 EATON CHAS. L. farm; Sec. 9; P. O. Vermillion; 2. Eaton J. A. farm; S. 2; P. O. Vermillion; 2. Ellsworth O. farm ; Sec.10; P. O. Deer Park. Ellsworth U. S. farm; Sec. 10; P. O. Deer. Park; y 2 . Ellsworth W.farm ; S.10 ; P.O.Deer Park ; 17. Evans W. N. farm; Sec. 32; P. O. Utica. FIGHT FRANCIS A. rents farm ; P. O. Vermillion. Foley Jno. rents farm ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Utica. Follett Jas. P. O. Deer Park; 15. GARDNER JNO. P. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O.Vermillion; 11. Glazier A. B. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Farm Ridge; y 2 . Gordon Samuel, P. O. Vermillion. Guthrud G. farm; S.23; P.O.Vermillion; %. HARDIN C. W. rents farm; P. O. Utica. Hay Patrick, teamster; P. O. Utica. Highland P. farmer; S. 21 ; P. O. Utica; %. Hitt H. H. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Utica. Holman A. farm; S. 3; P. O. Vermillion; 3. Holman J. farm; S.3; P.O.Vermillion; 13%. Horning J. T. farm ; S.l ; P.O. Deer Park ; 3. Howland A. rents farm ; P. O. Deer Park. Howland Elihu, ^farm ; Sec. 12 ; P. O. Deer Park; 11. Huss Jacob, P. O. Farm Ridge ; 5. Huss Jno. P. O. Farm Ridge. JENKS WILLIAM, rents farm; P.O. Farm Ridge. Johns T. R./P. O. Deer Park ; 15. Johnson Jack, miner; P. O. Utica. Johnson James, miner ; P. O. Utica. K ING JOSIAH, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Utica. KIRKPATRICK II. B. Teacher; P. O. Vermillionville; born in Vermillion- ville, La Salle Co., 111., Oct. 7, 1850; was a student for nearly three years at the State Normal University; has been engaged in teaching for the last five years; is now a student in medicine. LAMPKINS WILLIAM, laborer; P. O. Ottawa. Lewis E C. farm ; S.36; P. O. Deer Park; 5. .LEWIS MOSES, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; P. O. Utica ; born in Westchester Co., N. Y., March 11, 1839 ; came to this Co. in 1857; owns 120 acres, valued at $7,- 000; has two children; wife was Miss Martha E. Shaw, born in Deer Park Tp., this Co., in 1842; married March 4, 1868; served three years in the late war, in the 1st 111. Independent Battery. LOCK ADAM. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Utica ; born in Preble Co., Ohio, Jan. 27, 1834; left there in the spring of 1856, and came here; has two children, Sophia B., born July 27, 1855; Perry D., Aug. 21, 1861 ; lost one son, John A., born Oct. 17, 1857, died Oct. 4, 1875; wife was Miss Amanda Studebaker, from the same place, born Nov. 6, 1831 ; they were married Sept. 10, 1854; has 80 acres, valued at $4,- 000. Lock Joseph, farm; S. 11 ; P. O. Deer Park. Logan J. farmer ; S. 3 ; P. O. Deer Park ; 3. Lutz Jacob, farm; S. 2; P. O. Deer Park; 6. Lyle James, rents farm ; P. O. Ottawa. TVTcOMBER C. rents farm ; P. O. Vermil- McOmher Philip, farmer; S. 12; P. O. Deer Park; 3. 644 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: HALLARY CHARLES, Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Deer Park; born in Duchess Co., N. Y., Aug. 24, 1822; came to this State in 1856; rents; married Caroline Lockwood, born in Hillsdale, N. Y., in March, 1846, died Sept. 6, 1861 ; children are, Charles and Edwin ; married second time, Mrs. Maggie Ryan, born in St. Law- rence Co., N. Y. ; married in August, 1870 ; children by her are, Ida Winona and Min- nie Etta. Maloney Jno. rents farm ; P. O. Deer Park. Mears AW. farm; S.13; P.O.Vermillion; 10. Mertle J. farm; S. 8; P. O. Vermillion; 5%. Mertle Jos. farm; S. 5; P. O. Vermillion; 2. Miller E. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Utica. Miller Jno. farm; S. 8; P.O.Vermillion; %. Miller Jos. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Deer Park. Morehead Geo. laborer; P. O. Vermillion. Morehead Jno. S. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Ver- million; 5. Morehead Wm. rents farm ; P. O. Vermil- lion; \%,. Morgan T. F. farm; S. 2; P. O. Deer Park. Murphy Edward, laborer ; P. O. Utica. NEWELL ANDREW, laborer; P. O. Farm Ridge. Newell Jno. H. farm; Sec. 12; P. O. Farm Ridge ; 8%. Newell W. farm; S. 12; P. O. Farm Ridge; 09BRIEN MICHAEL, rents farm ; P. O. Utica. Ott J. farm ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Farm Ridge ; 3%. PALMER HOMER, rents farm; P. O. Vermillion; 1. Payne A. R. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Utica. Porter Harrison, farm ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Farm Ridge; 1%. Porter I. farm; S. 13; P. O. Farm Ridge; %,. REED WM. Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Utica; born in England, Sept. 10,1844; left there and came to the U. S. and to this Co. in the fall of 1852; no family; wife was Miss Lois B. Williams, born in this Co. May 7, 1844; married Jan. 29,1867; served one year in the late war in Co. I, 138th I. V. I. ; has 80 acres land, valued at $4,000. REYNOLDS JAMES C. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 28; P. O. Utica; was born in the L. S. fort, in LaSalle Tp., this Co., on the 27th of June, 1832, and was the second or third white child born in the Co., and has lived in this Tp., with the exception of 6% years, ever since ; has family four sons, Willis, Erwin, Samuel and George; wife was Miss Caroline C. Clayton, born in W. Va., Jan. 1, 1833; they were married Feb. 24, 1858 ; has 500 acres land, value $25,000; was Supervisor three terms ; Mr. R.'s father was the first settler in Deer Park Tp. ; settled in 1829. Reynolds R. farm; S. 30; P. O. Utica; 2. Richie D. stoneware potter ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Vermillion Riggs Jas. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Utica. Roach Wm. laborer; P. O. Utica. Rush Jno. L. potter; S. 8; P. O. Vermillion. OHUTE WM. K., P. O. Deer Park; %%. SHAUGHNESSY JAMES, Farm- er and Stock Raiser; Sec. 27; P. O. Utica; born in Farmingham, Mass., May 1, 1837; parents moved to this Co. in Oct., 1837 ; he has remained here ever since, and is one of the oldest settlers ; has four children, Annie T., Alice G., John D. and Thomas J. ; wife was Miss Mary A. Hallran, born in Ireland in 1849 ; married Oct. 2, 1865 ; has 200 acres land, valued at $10,000 ; was Commissioner of Highways and School Director 14 years. SMITH FREDERICK W. Farm- er; Sec. 34; P.O. Utica; born in Litch- field Co., Conn., Jan. 30, 1840; left there in 1853 and came to this Co. ; has one son, Giles A., born Nov. 17, 1875; wife was Miss Hulda Williams, born in this Co. Feb. 11, 1842; they were married Feb. 14, 1866; he served three years and eight months in the late war in Co. G,55th I. V. I.; has 80 acres land, valued at $4,000; was Collector one term. Smith Henry B. rents farm ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Deer Park. Snell Byron D. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Vermil- lion ; 8. Snell D. farm; S. 4; P. O. Vermillion; 33. SXEI.E J AMES, Farmer ; P.O. Utica ; born in Deer Park, LaSalle Co., Nov. 5, 1854; Democrat; owns personal property valued at $500 ; married Elizabeth Punt- ney, Dec. 25, 1875 ; she was born in Jeffer- son Co., Ohio ; they have one child. StfEEE PHIEIP, Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Utica; born in Claremont Co., Ohio, Oct. 18, 1851 ; left there with his parents when about one year of age, and came to this Co. ; no family ; wife was Miss Ellen J. Leslie, born in Scotland; married Nov. 20, 1876; has 160 acres land, valued at $8,000. Snell Salathael, rents farm; P. O. Utica. Snell V. farm; Sec. 4; P. O.Vermillion; 1%. Stillwell D. farm ; S. 13 ; P.O. Farm Ridge ; 3. Stillwell O. farm; S. 13; P.O. Farm Ridge; 1. Studebaker J. laborer ; P. O. Deer Park. Studebaker M. rents farm ; P. O. Deer Park ;1. T AGGERT W. W. farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Vermillion; %. Tiffany F. farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Deer Park. DEER PARK TOWNSHIP. 645 Tiffany R. farm ; S. 1 ; P. O. Deer Park ; 3%. Toombs Thos. farmer. Tracy Thos. miner; P. O. Utica; %. Trout H. B. blacksmith; P. O. Vermillion. Turner Win. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Utica. V INCENT AMBROSE, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Deer Park; 8& w AY HIRAM, carpenter ; P. O. Utica. Way Wm. coal miner ; P. O. Utica. Weber J. farm; Sec. 14; P.O. Vermillion; 3. Weber M. farm ; Sec.14 ; P. O. Vermillion ; 2. West A. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Vermillion. West C.L. farm; Sec.34; P.O.Vermillion ; %. West W.H. farm ; S. 34 ; P. O. Vermillion ; 8. White B. L. shoemaker; P.O. Vermillion. White D. farm; Sec. 3; P. O. Vermillion; 3. WhiteS. E. shoemaker; P. O. Vermillion. Willey G. farm; S. 12; P. O. Deer Park; y % . Willey N. farm; Sec. 12; P.O. Deer Park; 7. Williams Edw. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Utica. Williams J. farm; Sec.10; P. O. Vermillion. Williams L. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Utica; %. Williams R. B. farm ; Sec.10 ; P.O. Utica ; 11. Wilson Isaac, farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Utica. WIESON WM. H. Farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Utica; born in Deer Park Tp., this Co., Oct. 15, 1852; not married. Wiswall Edw. rents farm; Sec. 15; P. O. Farm Ridge; 1. Wiswall J. P. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Farm Ridge ; 10. Wood J. W. farm ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Vermillion. Worthington John, works in pottery ; Sec.8 ; P. O. Vermillion. YOUNG BENJAMIN, coal miner; P. O. Utica. Young Thos. coal miner ; P. O. Utica. ZEEB JACOB, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Farm Ridge ; %. MILLER TOWNSHIP. ANDERSON ANDREW H., Sr. farmer Sec. 6; P. O. Danway; 3. Anderson A. H. farm; Sec. 13; P.O. Seneca Anderson Ben. farm; Sec. 14; P. O. Seneca Anderson E. farm ; S. 9 ; P. O. Danway ; 3% Anderson Jeremiah, rents farm ; P.O.Seneca Appling D. E. farm; Sec. 27; P. O. Seneca. APPEING W. E. Farmer; Sec. 27. P.O.Seneca; born in Logan Co., Ky., Jan. 4, 1843 ; in 1854, came to Richland Co., 111. ; lived there until the war broke out; July 29, 1861, enlisted in Co. A, 11th Missouri Infantry ; re-enlisted in 1864, in same Co. ; was in both battles of Corinth, Iuka, Vicksburg, Nashville, Tenn. (two days), Spanish Fort, Tupilo (two clays), etc.; twice married; Nov. 18, 1869, to Mary A. Mclntyre; she died Nov. 25, 1871 ; married, Feb. 12, 1874, to Samantha Grove, of Rutland, 111. ; she was born May 8, 1849 ; have two sons ; came to this Co. in 1866; Black Republican; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $10,400. BAGBYE. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O.Mar- seilles; 4. Bagby J. laborer ; P. O. Marseilles. Baker Byron, farmer; P. O. Norway. Baker Geo. farmer ; P. O. Norway. 37^ Barber Jno. farm ; S. 34 ; P. O. Marseilles ; 2. BAKER RANSOM, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Norway; born in Wayne Co., N. Y., Aug. 27, 1812; came to this Co. in 1844 ; Republican ; Protestant ; owns 292 acres of land, valued at $20,000 ; settled on his present place in 1844; established the first Post-Office, of High Prairie, in the township; has been one of the leading men in all the improvements in the town; held the office ot Road Commissioner and Township Trustee for ten years ; married Miss Mary Ann Dennison, of Rome, N. Y., in 1835; had twelve children; six liv- ing, Jasper N., Byron D., Dewit C, George, Mary E., wife of Collins Spencer, and Alice, wife of John Nightingale, of Iroquois Co. Berguson P. farm; Sec. 7; P. O. Danway; 3. Bosworth C. W. farm; S. 31; P.O.Marseilles. Bosworth E. P. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Mar- seilles; %%. Bosworth Oscar, farmer ; P. O. Marseilles. BOURNE Z. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Seneca; born in Decatur Co., Ind., Sep- tember 14, 1842 ; came to Luzerne Co., 111., in 1855; engaged in farming; enlisted, July 20, 1861, in Co. A, llth Missouri In- fantry; re-enlisted Jan. 1, 1864; was in 64:6 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: numerous severe engagements, among ■which were Island No. 10, siege of Cor inth, Vicksburg, Iuka, Corinth again, and Jackson, Miss.; mustered out Jan. 15, 1866; married Sept, 1. 1866, to Annie M. Mclntyre; she died Aug. 1, 1869; came to this Co. in 1866; married, Nov. 1, 1871, to Isadora R. Gallup : she was born in Conn., Nov. 16, 1854; have three sons, George M., Whitney C, Henry S. ; Republican; owns 80 acres of land, valued at §5,500. Boyd H. farm; S. 35: P O. Marseilles; 1%. Brundage Jno. farm; S. 27; P. O. Marseilles. CHAPMAN G seilles. GEO. farmer; P. O. Mar- Chapman Hosmer, farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Marseilles; 6. CHAP5IAX HIRAM W. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O.Marseilles: born in Canan- daiirua. N.Y., Jan. 16,1824, and was raised a farmer there; came to this Co. in 1855; Independent ; Liberal ; owns 320 acres of land, value §24.000 ; married Jan. 23. 1849, to Ann E. Davis ; she was born Feb. 17, 1827, in Victor, N.Y. ; five children, four sons and one daughter ; lost two sons ; en- gaged in farming here twenty-two years; is Road Com. Christianson O. farm; S. 3; P.O.Danway; 2. Classon I. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Danway; 3. COEEIER H. W. Sec. 31 ; P.O. Mar- seilles ; born in N.Y.. Nov. 8, 1851 ; came to this Co. in 1870; Independent in politics and religion ; was raised in State of N.Y. ; engaged in milling; married Dec. 29, 1875. to Mary Hart, of Manlius; she was born in Iowa, Oct. 29, 1857; one child, Miles H., born Dec. 8, 1876 ; cultivates 80 acres land. COXARD D. W. Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Marseilles; born in London Co., Ya., April 7, 1825 ; at the age of three years he was taken to Licking Co., Ohio, and raised there; at eighteen learned carpenter trade; worked a month in Columbus, Ohio, to earn money to take him to 111.; came out on horseback, swimming streams, etc.; came to this Co. in 1846; worked as a carpenter three vears; married June 10, 1849. to Miss Barbara Louise DeBolt; she was born in Lickinsc Co., Ohio, Aug. 8, 1828: she died Feb. 9, 1851; married March 17. 1853, to Elizabeth J. Grove, of Rutland; she was born in Licking Co., Ohio, Jan. 17, 1828 ; five children living, three sons and two daughters; his two wives were own cousins, and came to 111. at the same time, 1830; Independent; Methodist pref. ; owns 600 acres in La Salle Co., value §40,000. COVENTRY RORT. Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Marseilles; born in Oneida Co., N.Y., Au£. Thorson L., Jr. farmer; P. O. Norway. Thorson M. farmer; P. O. Norway. Thorson Wm. farmer; Sec.20; P.O. Danway. Twait D. D. farm; Sec. 2; P. O. Norway; 4. WAXES W. A. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Marseilles; 2. "Warren Arthur, farmer; P. O. Seneca. Waterwell T. G. laborer; Danway. Way D. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Danway; 6. WERMSTRUI JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Marseilles; born in Sweden, July 28, 1832 ; came to 111. in 1852, and to this" Co. in 1857; Republican; Lutheran; enlisted July 30, 1861, in Battery C, 1st Regt. 111. Artillery; in numerous engage- ments, among which were Island No. 10, Tiptonville, Corinth, Nashville, Stone River, Chickamauga, etc.; married, Nov. 29, 1867, to Johanna Werkstrum, of Asarum, Sweden; she was born Jan. 29, 1847 ; have five children living. Weld G. W. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Danway. Wilmott G. A. farmer; P. O. Seneca. Williamson W. farm ; S.9; P.O.Danway; 3^. Wilsey T. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Marseilles. CHICAGO RESIDENTS, Formerly Living in La Salle County. HICKLIXG WELEIAM, Capi- talist; 122 La Salle street; was born in England, Dec. 7, 1814; came t/> America and settled in this Co. in 1836, where he engaged in surveying and platting for a number of years; subsequently he formed a business partnership with Mr. George E. Walker, and engaged in the forward- ing, commission, dry goods, grocery, lumber and grain trade ; assisted in or- ganizing the Fir?t National Bank of Ot- tawa, and served as its President two years ; was first Mayor of Ottawa, wbich office he tilled for two consecutive terms, and was subsequently re-elected for another term ; removed to Chicago some years ago. 1IISF JOHN, Real Estate; 43 Reaper Block ; born in Pennsylvania, Jan. 22, 1819; came to this Co. in 1840; Democrat; establi>hed the Ottawa Free Trader, of which he was the editor for eight years; has been a member of the State Legisla- ture: was married to Miss Lucy S. Cotton, in November, 1845; had three children, two of whom are living. HITCHCOCK ALEX. B. Grain Dealer; residence 566 Michigan avenue; born at Fort Covington, Franklin County, New York, April 19, 1830; came to this Co. in 1847 ; Republican ; Protestant ; was Deputy Sheriff in 1854, and served as Mayor of the city of La Salle in 1857-8; was married to Miss Frances M. Mallory, Dec. 28, 1853, by whom he has one child. HOLBROOK EDMIXD S. Law- yer; 60 Metropolitan Block; born at Graf- ton, Mass., April 23, 1816 ; graduated at Amherst College, in 1839; went to Vir- ginia, where he engaged in teaching for three years, during which time he studied law and was admitted to the bar at Rich- mond ; came to La Salle Co. and settled at Ottawa, in August, 1843, where he re- mained two years, and then removed to Peru, and entered into law partnership •with Churchill Coffin ; served one year in the Mexican War, as a First Lieutenant in Col. Harding's (1st 111.) Regiment, and took part in the battle of Buena Vista, in 1848; and for three successive years he CHICAGO. 651 was editor of the Peru Telegraph, a Free- Soil paper, supporting Martin Van Buren for the Presidency ; in 1865 he opened a law office in Chicago, making his home in Joliet, where he removed his family in 1871, four years later removing them to Chicago; was married to Miss Anne Case, November 25, 1852, by whom he had seven children, three only of whom are living; Republican; Spiritualist, and is one of their principal writers. WALKER AUGUSTUS E. Capitalist; 122 La Salle street; born at Ottawa, July 14, 1842; married Miss Is- abel Chomplin, in February, 1871 ; have three children. WALKER GEORGE ELMORE, was born at Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 24, 1803, and came to St. Clair Co., in this Stale, in 1812. Fourteen years later the family removed to and settled in Ottawa. Attaining his majority, the subject of this sketch engaged in trading with the Indi- ans, and by always keeping faith with them in all his engagements, he obtained influence and possession of their perfect confidence, which proved so advantageous in many trying emergencies during the Indian troubles incident to the early occu- pancy of this Co. by the whites. About this time, also, be became connected with a company in the construction of the first railroad ever built in Illinois, a road lead- ing from East St. Louis to the coal mines at the "bluffs." After this was finished, Mr. Walker returned to Ottawa, locating here permanently, and on the organization of LaSalle Co. in 1830, was elected its first sheriff. It was while holding this posi- tion that Mr. W. made that remarkable trip to the far West after some Indian prisoners, the recital of which sounds like overdrawn fiction. The substance of the narrative is, that in 1832, during the Black Hawk war, a family named Beres- ford, on Indian Creek, had been cruelly murdered by the Indians. Two young Indians were afterwards identified as en- gaged in the murder, and were indicted for the crime by the Grand Jury of La Salle County. The Indians were placed in charge of Mr. Walker, but as the trial was postponed for six months, the tribe to which the young men belonged had moved away beyond the Mississippi, and Mr. Walker allowed them to follow, him- self going bail for their return and appear- ance at the next term of the court. At the appointed time the Indians returned, but on accoun t of floods, etc., no court was held, and the Indians returned to their tribe, supposing the matter was done with. At the next term of the court, however, Mr. Walker was called upon to produce his prisoners, and he promptly started on a journey of 300 miles across "the country, on horseback and alone, to bring them. In due course of time he presented him- self to the tribe and stated his case, when, without hesitation, the young men were placed in his charge, and alone he pro- duced them in Ottawa on the day appoint- ed for their trial. The Indians, it may be added, were acquitted. During the Black Hawk war, Mr. W. organized and became captain of a band of friendly Indians, ren- dering frequent and efficient service. His familiarity with the Indian dialects ena- bled him also to be of important service during that war to Gen. Scott as inter- preter. Subsequently Mr. W. was em- ployed by the government as survej'or in Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi, etc., follow- ing the vocation for several years. He then returned to Ottawa and engaged in the mercantile business, pursuing it with varying fortunes from about 1838 until about 1854, when he retired from the busi- ness in Ottawa, having amassed a goodly fortune. More on account of his health than with a view to profit, Mr. W. was next found in the wilds of Union County, 111., opening a fruit farm, in which he was entirely successful. He then removed to Chicago, where he resided permanently until his death. After a busy and useful life, Mr. Walker's death occurred at the residence of his son, Evans A. Walker, 34 Indiana avenue, on Monday, Nov. 9, 1874, at the age of seventy-one years. His body was taken to Ottawa, for burial among his kindred. His wife was Miss Margaret Thomas, of St. Clair Co., to whom he was married in 1836, and by whom he had eight children, only two of whom, Evans Augustus Walker and Mrs. Mary A. Coleman, survive him. In referring to his death, the Ottawa Free Trade, of Nov. 14,1874, said: "Mr. Walker, through life, was known as a man of great energy of character, of fine business qualifications, of fair education, and in all the walks of life, noted for his strict probity and up- rightness of character. Kindly, genial and benevolent, he always had around him a host of warm personal friends, among whom might be mentioned most of the historic names of Illinois and adjoining States." 652 LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY: NAMES TOO LATE FOR INSERTION. MANLIUS TOWNSHIP. BALDWIN & DOUGLAS, Ed- itors and Proprietors of Marseilles Herald; The Herald was established in 1874; In- dependent in everything ; it was purchased by its present proprietors Juty 1, 1874; all kinds of plain and fancy job printing done with neatness and dispatch. MENDOTA TOWNSHIP. COOK E. P. Physician. KA1PP CHAS. C. Dealer in Sew- ing Machines; Washington street, Men- dota ; born in Prussia, Dec. 22, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1847 ; engaged in sewing machine business here five years ; married Louisa Bormann, Feb. 5, i870 ; she was born in Troy Grove, this Co., Nov.3, 1850 ; two children, Louisa, born Oct. 19, 1871; Ida, Sept. 14, 1873. HOPE TOWNSHIP. OSGOOD REV. ALFRED, Was born Feb. 23, 1807, in Franklin Co., Mass.; in 1825, went to Hamilton, Madison Co., N. Y. ; was educated at the Institute there, and was licensed by the Baptist Church to preach the Gospel in 1834; was ordain- ed to the work of the Gospel ministry at the Baptist Church at Greenville, Green Co., N. Y., in 1836 ; had charge of the Baptist Church in Saugerties, Ulster Co., N. Y., that year, and collected money to build a house of worship in the place ; in 1837, moved to Charleston, Ohio ; was pas- tor of the Baptist Church of that place eight years; came to Illinois in 1855; was pastor of the Baptist Church in La Salle three years, and collected money to build the first Protestant church in the city; in 1849, he entered the northeast quarter of Sec.21, in Hope Township ; this house was the only place for public worship on the Sabbath in the township for several years ; town elections were held there, also; he has lived to see the prairie cultivated and fruit trees in abundance yielding their fruit where the prairie grass only waived ; his son occupies the old farm ; he has re- tired from pulic business, and resides in Lostant, with his wife and granddaughter, to spend the few remaining days of his life; in politics he is radical, and opposed to the evils of slavery and secret oath- bound societies. RICKEY JOHN M. (Deceased.) Whose portrait appears in this work, was born February 23, 1817, in Muskingum Co., Ohio; came to Putnam Co., 111., in 1837; he entered Sec. 24 in Hope Tp., La Salle Co., in 1849, on which the village of Lostant is situated ; the village was laid out in 1861 ; Mr. R. resided on this section until his death, which occurred Dec. 29, 1875; Mr. Richey was an enterprising, public spirited man, contributing liberally of his ample means to the cause of educa- tion and all worthy, benevolent objects; married Miss Clara C. Collester, of Lo- raine Co., Ohio, Feb. 6, 1862; their union was blessed with three sons and two daughters, viz : Nathaniel S., born Sept. 14, 1863, died Aug. 29, 1865 ; Mary O, Jan. 26, 1866; Candace M., Jan. 17, 1869; John O, April 24, 1871 ; James M., Nov. 10, 1874, died Oct. 14, 1875. MISSION TOWNSHIP. MILLER PETER, born in Ross Co., O., in 1802 ; was married to Miss Harriet Holderman, in Dec, 1827 ; settled in Mis- sion Tp. in 1832, where he and his wife, by industry and economy, have amassed quite a handsome property ; we have not the space to tell of the privations and hardships endured by this old couple, such as are incident to a new country ; several times in an early day they were obliged to seek refuge from Indian attacks, by going to Ottawa, a distance of seventeen miles; but their courage never failed and they never faltered in their purposes, until now, in their declining years, they may well say, in the language of the Latinist: Vent, Vidi, Vici. NELSON PETER, Farmer; Sec. 22; P. 0. Norway; born in Norway, Dec. 16, 1816; came to this Co. in 1839; Independ- ent ; Lutheran ; owns 205 acres land, value $12,600; and 254 acres land in Iowa, value $5,000 ; is one of the oldest settlers in this Tp. ; maiden name of wife was Malinda Donaldson, born in Norway, 1827; mar- ried Sept., 1844; have nine children, four boys and five girls. ADAMS TOWNSHIP. LORD REV. AM AS A CON- VERSE, Minister and Farmer; Sec, 2; P. O. Somonauk; born in Vt., in 1818; came to this Co. in 1846; Republican; Presbyterian ; owns 185 acres land, valued at $11,000; graduated at Dartmouth Col- lege and Lane Theological Seminary, in 1843, and 1846 ; preached until poor health compelled him to choose the farmer's life; married Miss Sarah L. Gould, of N. Y., in • 1848; have three children: Edward V., Wm. W., and Theo. H. NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP. EVAN LEWIS, Farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Sandwich; born in Wales, March 11, 1822: emigrated to America and settled in Chi- cago, in 1842 ; remained there until 1864, when he settled in this Co. ; has served six years as Supervisor; his first wife was Miss Gwenn Owen, by whom he had five chil- dren, two only of whom are living; his second wife was Mrs. Jane Russell; owns 160 acres land, which, with stock, is valued at $18,000. LA SALLE COUNTY DIRECTORY. 653 OTTAWA SOCIETIES, LODQES, ETC. (Too late for insertion in their proper places.) The Ottawa Daily Times, located in Hollecker's Block, south of the Opera House, on LaSalle street, is the only daily paper published in the county. Its proprietors are F. "W. Fletcher and E. A. ISTattinger, both practical newspaper men of experience. It was issued June 27th, 1877, and in forty days reached a circulation of 500 copies per day. It is Repub- lican in politics, but fearlessly independent, wide awake and enterprising. Ancient Order United Workmen. Master Workman, T. C. Logan; Foreman, Henry Wolf; Overseer, Jacob Christmann; Recorder, William Furlough; Financier, Theodore Horn; Receiver, Henry Walther; Guide, Jason Richardson; Past Master AVorkman, J. B. Harris; Inside Watch- man, Charles Witt; Outside Watchman, Samuel Helmic. Business com- mittee: Henry Wolf, J. G. Bell, II. Walther. Meet on Wednesday evening each week at Odd Fellows' Hall. German Benovolent Society. Pres., John Mathers; Vice Pres., J. M. Mozel; Cor. Sec, 0. W. Denhard; Rec. Sec, William Kroeger; Treas., Chris. Holm. Trustees: Chris. Huverle, Dr. M. Zender, George Werner. Meets first Monday of each month. French Mutual Benevolent Society. Organized in 1865. President, Victor Boissenise; Vice Pres., August Tesseidre; Sec, Louis Kastler; Treas., Philip Schoch. Finance committee: Joseph Albrecht, Mark Nalliman, Donat Hollecker. Meets quarterly, first Saturday of March, June, Septem- ber, December. Father Mathew Catholic T. A. Society. Hall in Roddick's Block. Meets first Sunday and third Monday of each month. Election of officers first meetings in April and October. Officers: President, M. F. O'Crowley; Vice President, Jas. Dougherty; Recording Secretary, Jas. Ford; Corres- ponding Secretary, W. P. Henery; Treasurer, P. M. Dwyer; Librarian. Richard Kelly. ERRATA. V. B. Ketchum, Adams tp., page 437, should be "Ketcham." Steven Brown, Adams tp., page 435, should be "Stephen Brown." Amasa Lord Converse, Adams tp., page 435, should be "Amasa Converse Lord." Knute Halvarson, Adams tp., page 437, should be " fLilversen." Christian Bulen, Adams tp., page 435, should be "Buland." Muerson Newton, Northville tp., page 445, should be " Neverson Newton." Cyrus Delamarter, Northville tp., page 441, should be " Delamater." Henry J. Roozel, Earl tp., page 493, should be " Henry J. Boozel." In Capt. Jas. Laning's Biog., LaSalle,. "Roaney Island" should be "Rodney Island." Jos. Nolin, Earl tp., should be " Nolen." Wm. G. Worsley, Troy Grove tp., page 573, should be " Wm. Y. Worsley." R. A. Roye, Freedom tp., page 537, should be "R. A. Rowe." Franklin V. Jenks, Adams tp., page 437, sbould be " Franklin N. Jenks." Melroy A. McKee, Mendota tp., page 486, should be "MeKey.'' Fritsche, Mendota tp., page 482, should be "Fritscbel." P. O'Rourke, Freedom tp., pace 530, should be " P. Rourke." Sam'l B. Hum, Earl tp., should be "Sam'l B. Hurd." J. D. EASTER & CO. The developing of this great western country has brought to the front a few represen- tative men in each of the leading branches of industry. To develop the state, and cause it to blossom like the rose, necessitated farmers ; and farmers could do nothing without tools and machines, and the result was far-seeing men, with energy and enterprise, laid the founda- tion of the great industries that, byjhe aid of capital, have been developed into mammoth institutions. Among the manufacturers engaged in producing machinery and implements for the farmers, there is probably nowhere to be found a firm more widely and favorably known, than that of J. D. Easter & Co., Chicago. They are recognized as the originators and introduc- ers of the celebrated Marsh Harvester, the original of its class, and to-day the most suc- cessful Harvester made. The experience of each year suggests new ideas that are at once adopted and added to the machine, keeping it in advance of all the other machinery devised for grain gathering. Heeding the call for t an Automatic Grain Binder, they have secured the most simple and satisfactory device yet invented, and attached it to the Marsh, and to- gether they are the most complete machine for the farmer known for harvesting. jSTot con- tent with a harvester of common size only, they also make one called the Harvester King; which is the Marsh, increased to a six foot cut, and has an immense capacity for work. In addition to these harvesters, they also make the Warrior Mower, the most perfectly working grass cutter in the field. With this, as with all machines they make, the very best mater- ial and workmanship is employed, and the Warrior is celebrated .for its perfect work and durability. The Corr Sulky Plow, also made by them, is a marvel of perfection in its work. It is almost amusing to see with what ease a small boy can manage it, and do as satisfactory work as an experienced man. The independent crank axle adjusts it to any condition or shape of surface, and it will work any where that a plow can be asked to run. Their experience in the field, among the farmers and stock men, brought to their notice the need of automatic pumps that can be depended on. To meet this necessity they commenced the manufacture of the Marsh Wind Mill, to all intents and purposes the .sanie as any other mill, save in one important feature, and that is its graduating crank, by which the amount of work done by the mill is wholly governed by the winds, the stroke to the pump being changed from about three inches to eight inches, so that it will work in a lighter wind than any other wind mill made, and in strong winds increases its work, by which means it will do more pumping, by half, than any other of the same size. These facts, we are assured, can be demonstrated at any time. These are the leading machines they make. In addition'tothem, they also make the Easter Harvester, in two sizes — 6% and 5 feet cut ; the Marsh Riding Cultivator ; a Header Attachment for the Harvester, etc., making them the manufacturers of the largest assort- ment of large and useful farm implements and machines in the country. To have room in which to do all the work required in supplying these to the farmers, they built a substan. stantial brick block at Xos. 14 and 18, South Canal Street, 50x150, three stories high, where they have a most complete and convenient warehouse and offices, and can transact their immense business without delay or confusion. A. H. Andrews & Co., 211 & 213 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Largest Manufactukers in the World of School, Church, Office & Bank Fittings, School Globes (b^K.), Apparatus, Maps and Charts. School Furniture and Apparatus. We believe that we Andrews' "Triumph" Desk. The best offer the „ly SchOOl Desk th.it is durable, and which will grow in the world, because Dove- tailed together. stronger and stronger by use and time. It is made by dove- tailing the iron into the wood, and the shrink- ing of the wood only tightens the work. School Officers will ob- serve that we received the highest award for the Tri- umph School Desks at the Philadelphia Internation- al Exposition of 1876. Church,Hall — AND — Sunday School Fittings. Send for Illustrated Catalogue of School, Church and Office FURNITURE, Marquetry Flooring, &c. No. 613. "We have very large facilities for the manufacture of Church Fiinitoire, SUCH AS Pulpits, Pews, Chairs, Settees, &c. Sunday School Seats. JL ^..* No. 494^. PULPIT. Estimates sent on short notice. No. 180. Sunday School Settee. Arranged for sweeping or for entering the Pew. A reversible seat corresponding accom- panies the above to alternate. HECKMAN BINDERY INC. MAR 95 T „, p N. MANCHESTER, |Bound -To-Plearf' |ND | ANA 46962 sj ^^g^atiH EB^ ^ ^^g^^^f^^ff AJJX%.X u#Tm * sv UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-URBANA THE PAS?! PRESENT OFIASALLE COUNTY. I 3112 025388650