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Page 203 - Princeton Township (P-R)
PILE THOMAS ........... Sec. 33; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Epis; from Enland; 200 ac. in Mo. PINNELL EUGENE ........ Princeton; clerk, F. Dernham; from Ills. PIPER PERRY H. ........ Princton; broker; Rep; from Ohio POOLE PETER ........... Sec 9; P.O. Princeton; section boss; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 3 acres POSCHARRKY FRANK WILLIAM, Sec. I; P.O. Princeton; gardener; Rep; Luth; Germany. POSCHUSKY T.W. ........ Princton; gardener; Dem; from Germany POWELL H.M. ........... Princeton; laborer; Rep. PRAFKE CHRISTOPH ...... Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 5 acres PRATT C.A. ............ Princeton; blacksmith; Ind; from England. PRALL WILLIAM ......... Princeton; machinest; Rep; from N. J. PRIESTLEY C. M. ....... Princeton; Mulvane & Priestly, hardware; Rep; Pres; from Penn. 1856. PRIDE HENRY ........... Princeton; laborer; Dem; from England PRINCETON MANUFACTURING CO., Princeton; established 1868; capital stock, $50,000; this company was formerly under the name of Miller & Chritzman; its officers, under the present organization, are John H. Bryant Pres; J. Chritzman, Vice-Pres; J. S. Miller, Treas; S. G. Paddock, Secy; work about forty men. PRITCHARD HARVEY ...... Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Iowa, 1861. PRUTSMAN ADAM ......... Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Christian; from Penn. PRUTSMAN C.L. ......... Sec. 25; P.O. Princton; farmer; Dem; Christian; from Penn; 160 acres. PRYOR L.E. ............ Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio; 80 acres. RAMSDELL IRA .......... Princeton; painter; Ind; from N. Y. 1853 RAPP SUSANNAH Mrs. .... widow, Princeton; Luth; from Penn, 1858 RASK ANDREW ........... P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; 90 acres RAWSON C. ............. Princeton; boots and shoes RAWSON H. W. ......... P.O. Princton; retired merchant, now on farm RAY W. S. ............ Princton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Scotland REASONER H. C. ....... Farmer, Sec 2 and 11; Rep; Pres; from Mass; 338 acres, val. $25,350 REBECK GUST .......... Princeton; from Sweden REED HENRY C. ........ Princeton; banker; Ind; Conn. REEVE GEORGE W. ...... P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep; Cong; from Ills; 3 acres. REEVE L. ............. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep. Cong; from Ky. 1832 REEVE TRACY .......... Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; Rep; Ind. REHRSON NELSON N. .... Sec. 13; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Sweden. REID W. H. ........... Princeton; bricklayer; Dem; from Penn. 1856 REIGLEY GEO. ......... Princeton; bowling alley REISS JOHN ........... Princeton; shoemaker; Ger.Luth; from Germany, 1860 RICE M. G. ........... clerk and operator C.B.& Q. R.R.; Rep; from Vt. 1876 RICHARDS FRANKLIN .... Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 174 acres RICHARDS JOHN ........ Princeton; laborer. RICHARDSON C. J. ..... Princeton; retired; Rep; from Vt. RICHARDS MERRITT ..... Princeton; plow factory. RICHARDSON P.T. ...... Hardware merchant; Dem; from Mich. RICHARDSON ISAIAH .... Princeton; retired; Rep; from Mass. RICHARDSON J. P. ..... Princeton; hardware merchant;Cong; from Mich. RICHARDSON MANDA Mrs. Princeton; Meth; from Ky. RICHARDSON MATILDA Mrs. widown, Princeton; from Ky. RIDLAND MARY Mrs. .... widow, Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden RIPLEY EDWIN ......... Princeton; retired; Rep; Meth; from Ohio, 1864 RISDON O. F. ......... Princeton; mason; Rep; from Vt. ROBERTS CHRIS ........ Princeton; tailor; from Wales ROBERTS E. Mrs. ...... Princeton ROBERTS H. C. ........ Princeton, ass't cashier of First National Bank; Rep. ROBINSON C. W. ....... Princeton; retired farmer; Ind; Luth;from Maine 1868
Page 245 - Hall Township (M-V)
MUNSON H. W. ........ Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Peru; Dem; Meth; Indiana MUNSON WM. .......... Farmer, P. O. Depue; Dem; Indiana. MURPHY JOHN ......... Farmer, Sec. 19; Dem; Cath; N.Y. MURRY JAMES ......... Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Peru; Rep; Old Eng; Scotland McCLAIN BENJ. ....... Farmer, P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Lib; Ohio McGRATH THOMAS ...... Sec. 18, P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Penn. McKEE A. ............ Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Pres; N.Y. McNAMANA D. J. ..... Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Ireland NEW G.M. ............ Sec. 7; 80 acres; Germany NOWOK MICHAEL ....... Laborer; P.O. Peur; Dem; Cath; Germany O'HALORAN MICHAEL .... Farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Ireland OTT JACOB D. ......... Farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Bollowayville; Ind; Maryland PIBLOW GEORGE ........ Renter; P. O. Holloway; Dem; Luth; Germany PIPER EZEKIEL ........ Farmer, Sec. 18, P. O. Hollowayville; born in Bureau Co. Jan. 9 1854, lived here since; Rep; Lib. REAM HENRY ........... Farmer, Sec. 21, P. O. Peur; Dem; Luth; Germany REAM PETER ........... Farmer, SEc. 22; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; 80 acres; va. $5,000; Penn. RENNER JOHN .......... Farmer, SEc. 22, P. O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany RICH A. .............. Farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Depue; Rep; Virginia SCANLIN MICHAEL ...... Renter; p. O. Peur; Dem; Cath; Ireland. SCANLEN JOSEPH ....... Farmer, Sec. II; P. O. Peru; Dem; Cath; 80 acres; Ireland. SCHLITT ANDREW ....... Farmer, sec. 10; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany SCHIRMER MICHAEL ..... Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Peur; prop. $4,0000; Dem; Luth; Germany. SCHIRMER MICHAEL ..... rents father's farm; P. O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany. SEATON JAMES H. ...... Farmer; P. O. hollowayville; Dem; 390 acres; Kentucky SEATON J. H. ......... Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. hollowayville; Dem; 190 acres; Kentucky SEARL WM. W. ......... Farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Hollowayville; born in Bureau Co. April 23, 1852; lived here since; Rep; Lib; owns 120 acres of land, worth $9,000; per Prop. $600; married Lydia E. McClain, Dec. 4, 1873; one girl SEBACH FRANK ......... Farmer; P. O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany SEBACH ROBT. ......... Farmer; P. O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany SESSLER JACOB ........ Renter; P. O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany SHEA D. .............. Farmer; P. O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland. SHEA JOHN ............ Farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland. SHOUMBURG ERNEST ..... Farmer; P. O. Peru; Dem; Meth; Germany. SNYDER HENRY ......... Farmer; 25 acres; per. prop. $3,000; Dem. Cath; Germany SNYDER HENRY ......... Farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; 425 acres, $18,0000, Germany SMITH CHAS. .......... Renter; P. O. Reru; Dem; Cath; Poland. STIMMELL J. A. & H. B. Blacksmiths and Wagonmakers, Sec. 30; P. O. Hollowayville; J. A. Stimmell was born in Maryland, Oct. 1, 1834; came to this county in 1855; Dem; Luth; held the office of School Director; wife was Miss Julia Ott; has four children; H. B. Stimmell came to this county in 1875; Rep. STIMMELL H. B. ....... Wagonmaker; P.O. Hollowayville; Demp Prot; Germany. STREW WM. ............ Renter; P.O. Peru; Rep; Luth; Germany. STRUBER HENRY ........ Farmer, Sec. 6; p.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Prot; Germany SWAB LAWRENCE ........ Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany TITER DAVID .......... Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Peru; born in Ireland in 1822; came to this county in 1851; Dem; Cath; he owns 40 acres of land, valued at $2,600. VOGT HENRY ........... Renter; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Pres; Germany
Page 314 - Milo Township (A-Br)
ADAMS A. . . . . . . Sec. 32; farmer, renter; Liberal; born Ill. ADAMS B. . . . . . . Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; carpenter; Dem; Lib. ALBRECHT JOHN C. . Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Lombardville; born in Indiantown, Bureau Co. Nov 1, 1850; he has lived in this county about twenty-six years; his father is one of the oldest settlers; he rents his father's farm; has held office of Path-master; he married Miss Eliza Reiser, April 29, 1875; she was born in Tazewell Co. this state; they have one child, little girl, Emma Matilda Albrecht, born Sept. 16, 1876; Mennonite; value personal property $1,000. ALPAUGH A. . . . . Sec. 20; P.O. Bradford; laborer; Rep; Meth; born N. J. ALPAUGH S. . . . . Sec. 33; laborer; Rep; Lib; born N.J. AMES E. . . . . . . Sec. 30; P.O. Bradford; laborer; Dem; Lib; born Ill. ANDREWS O. F. . . P.O. Milo; house mover; Dem; Lib; born Michigan. AUSTIN W. S. . . . Sec. 32; P.O. Milo; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Ohio; owns 120 acres, val. $6,000. BARTO WM. F. . . . . Sec. 12; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth. pref; born N.Y. BELL R. . . . . . . Sec. 20; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Meth; born England; 80 acres, $4,000. BENNETT A. M. . . . lives with father, Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; Rep; Meth; born Ind. BENNETT GEO. W. . . Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; born in Manchester, Dearborn Co. Ind. Aug. 1, 1819; he lived in Indiana about thirty-two years, then removed to this state and this county in the year 1851, and has lived here twenty-five years; he holds office of Justice of the Peace in this town; Rep; Meth; owns 90 acres of land, value $6,000; he married Miss Drusilla Jane Botham, Jan. 6, 1850; she was born in Maryland; they have eight children, six daughters and two sons; have lost three daughters. BENTLEY E. . . . . . Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ky; 85 acres, value $5,000. BENTLEY FESTUS . . . Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; born Knightstown, Henry Co. Ind. Feb. 5, 1841; lived there about twelve years; came to this state and county in 1853, and has lived here twenty- three years; has held office of Road-master; was in the army, Co. D, 47th Ill. Infantry; was in the battles of Corinth, Vicksburg, Iuka, and a number of others, and honorably discharged; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $10,200; married Miss Maria J. Reid, Dec. 25, 1870; she was born in Scott Co. Ind; have two children, one boy and one girl. BERITT EDWIN E. . . Sec. 23; laborer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. BLAISDELL HORACE . . Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Me; 110 acres, $6,000. BLUMB ANDREW . . . . Sec. 7; P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Ill. BOARDMAN JOS. . . . Sec. 20; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Meth; born England; 120 acres. BONERSACK GEORGE . . Sec. 25; P.O. Henry; farmer, renter; Dem; Pres; born Ohio. BOTHAM JOHN S. . . Sec. 20; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Penn; val. prop. $5,000. BOWMAN JACOB . . . . Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lombardville; born in Clermont Co. Ohio July 22, 1806; lived in Ohio about twelve years, went to Indiana and lived there about thirty-seven years, and came to this state and this county April 4, 1856, and has lived here over twenty years; has held office of Town Assessor, also School Trustee and School Director; Ind; Lib; he owns 160 acres land, value $12,000; he married Miss Mary Gudgel, May 26, 1832; she was born in Fayette Co. Penn. Jan. 20, 1810; her mother, Mrs. Sarah Gudgel, lives with them, she was born in Chester Co. Penn. March 31, 1786, and is 91 years old; they have had nine children. BOWMAN JASPER . . . . lives with father, Sec. 9; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Ind; born Indiana. BREWER BENJAMIN . . Sec. 8; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Ind; Univ; born N.Y.; 80 acres. BRIDEGROOM H. . . . .lives with father, Sec. 5; P.O. Lombardville; Rep; Luth; born Germany. BRIDEGROOM JACOB . . Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Lombardville; born in Dukedom Saxony Altenburg, Dec. 1, 1819; he lived in Germany thirty-four years, and came to this country in 1854; lived in Steubenville, Ohio, four months; came to this state in the Spring 1855, lived in Peoria Co. fourteen years, and came to this county March 4, 1869; Rep; Luth; owns 155 acres land, value $11,625; he married Miss Johanna Schram, step-daughter of Godfreit Thurm, April 17, 1844; she was born in Saxony Altenburg, Germany, Feb. 22, 1822; they have eight children, two sons and six daughters; lost three daughters.
Page 315 - Milo Township (Br-Ch)
BROOKS FRANCIS . . . Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Bradford; born in Licking Co. Ohio, Aug. 26, 1831; lived in Ohio about seven years; came to this state in Knox County in 1838; lived there about twenty-three years, came to this county in 1861, and has lived here fifteen years; Rep; F. W. Bapt; owns 62 1/2 acres land, value $4,500; he married Miss Lydia Irene Blaisdell, July 7, 1859; she was born in Oxford Co. Me. Feb 19, 1833, and came to this state in 1837; they have two children, one daughter, Eva Florence, and one son, Fred. Elmer; her mother, Mrs. Louise Blaisdell, 66 years old, resides with them; she was born in Kennebec Co. Me. BROWN CALVIN . . Sec. 13; P.O. Milo; farmer, renter; Dem; Lib; born N.J. BROWN JOHN W. . . . Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Milo; born in Lancashire, England, May 7, 1801; lived in England about thirty years, and came to this country in 1831; lived in Penn. near Philadelphia and in N.Y. State about ten years; came to this state and county in 1841, and has lived here thirty-five years; one of the earliest settlers, only few log houses here then; he sold his first crop of wheat at 31 cents per bushel in trade; has carted wheat to Chicago; Rep; Epis; owns 170 acres land, value $10,200; married Miss Ann Pilkington, at Frankfort, Penn. Dec. 17, 1836; she was born in Acrington, Lancashire, England, June 20, 1807; she came to this country in 1834, and has been here forty-three years; she has been a member of the Baptist Church forty-five years; they have five children, two sons and three daughters. BROWN THOMAS . . . Sec. 14; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ill. BRUCE FRANK . . . . . Sec. 23; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Ill. BRUCHER FRANK . . . Sec. 8; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ill. BURKEY JOS. . . . . Sec. 4; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Rep; Mennonite; from Germany; 160 ac. BURTON F. M. . . Sec. 4, P.O. Lombardville; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth; born Ind. BURTON J. B. . . . Sec. 3, P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Ind. BURNSIDE S. . . . Sec. 24, P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ind. BRITTON SAMUEL . . Sec. 33, P.O. Bradford; farmer; Lib; Christian; born Ill. CAPPERRUNE I. . . . Sec. 27, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth. pref; born Ill. CAPPERUNE THOMAS J. Sec. 27, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ill. CAPPERUNE THOS. R. . Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Milo; born in Kent Co. Delaware, Aug. 11, 1816; lived in Maryland about thirteen years; lived in Ohio about seven years; came to this state and lived in Knox Co. about nine years; came to this county in 1849, and has lived here twenty-seven years; one of early settlers; has held office of Town Collector; has held office of Road Commissioner and School Director a number of years; Rep; Meth; owns 182 acres land; value $9,100; he married Miss Caroline Corbin, Aug. 4, 1842; she was born in Chester Co. Penn. July 2, 1810; they have six children, three sons and three daughters. CAYWOOD JOSEPH . . . Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Milo; born in Burkitsville, Frederick Co. Maryland, Feb 25, 1828, and lived there about five years; lived in Sandusky and Montgomery, Ohio, about fourteen years; he came to this state in 1847, and came to this county in 1854; and has lived here twenty-two years; has held office of School Director in this District; Rep; Freewill Bapt; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; he married Miss Mary Ellen Chenowith, March 4, 1852; she was born in the State of Ind. Feb. 1, 1833; they have eight children, three sons, then three daughters, then two sons. CAYWOOD THOS. E. . Sec. 18; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Ill. CHAMBERS JOHN . . . . Sec. 27; farmer; Rep; Bapt; pref; born Ill. CHENORTH SAMUEL . . . .Sec. 19; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Ill. CHESNEY WILLIAM . Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Wheatland Township, Bureau Co. July 17, 1858; lived in that town two years; lived in Town of Macon eight years, and has lived in Town of Milo eight years; Rep; Meth; pref; 250 acres belonging to estate, value $15,000; he manages and works farm of the estate of 160 acres; he has one brother and one sister in Town of Wheatland, and one brother lives with him. CHRISMAN ELISHA D. Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Milo; born in Berkeley Co. W. Va. July 28, 1824; lived in that state and in Ohio about twelve years, and came to this state in 1837; lived in Knox Co. fifteen years; came to this county in April, 1852, and has lived here twenty-four years; he has held office of Commissioner of Highways, and office of School Trustee and School Director; Rep; Meth; owns 150 acres land, value $9,000; he married Miss Elizabeth Caywood, April 4, 1852; she was born in Frederick Co. Maryland, Dec. 6, 1829, she lived in Ohio, and came to this state in 1843; they have four children, one son and three daughters. CHRISMAN F. W. . . Sec. 26, lives with his father; Rep; Meth; born Ill. CHRISMAN J. A. . . Sec. 34, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; val. prop. $6,000.
Page 316 - Milo Township (Ch-Fa)
CHRISTIANSON PETER . . . . Sec. 20; Milo; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. CLARK G. M. . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 36; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Ill. CLARK J. N. . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 36; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N. H.; 160 acres, val. prop. $8,000. CLARK THOMAS . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 14; farmer; Rep; Campbellite; born Canada; 87 acres, val. $4,000. CLARK THEODORE . . . . . . . . Sec. 36, P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ill. COLLINS FRANK . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 34, P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Christian; born Penn. COLWELL SAMUEL . . . . . . . . Sec. 29, P.O. Bradford; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born Penn. CORBIN BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ANDERSON Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Bradford; born in Knox Co. Illinois, Oct. 27, 1839; Rep; Lib; owns 220 acres of land, value $15,400; he lived in Knox Co. about twelve years, then came to Bureau Co. in 1850, and has lived here twenty-six years; he holds office of Road Commissioner; has held office of Overseer of Roads; he married Miss Sarah E. Reed, Nov. 6, 1867; she was born in Scott Co. Ind. April 16, 1844; they have one child, little girl, Edith Emily, born Oct. 6, 1869; they have lost two boys and one girl. CUDWORTH SAMUEL P. . . . Sec. 21, P.O. Milo; wheelwright; Rep; Christian; born Mass. CULTON E. J. . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 35, P.O. Bradford; lives with father; Rep; Lib; born Ill. CULTON JOHN J. . . . . . . . Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Bradford, Stark Co; born in Tennessee, April 20, 1806, lived in that state and in Kentucky sixteen years; came to this state in 1831; lived in Fulton Co. about twenty years, and in Mason Co. eight years; came to this county in 1859; and has lived here seventeen years, and has lived in this state forty-five years; one of the oldest settlers; has held office of Constable four years, and holds office of Roadmaster; Rep; Lib; owns 82 acres land, value $6,000; married Miss Abagail Mitchell, Feb. 19, 1829; she was born in Ky. May 4, 1809; they have nine children, four sons and five daughters; have lost two children. CULTON W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 27, P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Rep; Pres. pref; born Ill. DANSON E. H. . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 15, farmer, renter; Rep; Meth; born Penn. DAVIS R. Sen. . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 35; school teacher; Rep; Seventh-day Bapt; born New Jersey. DEYO P. . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 35, P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born New York; owns 320 acres, $15,000. DEYO R. H. . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 35, P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born New York. DOTY ROBERT . . . . . . . . . Farmer, Sec. 11, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Tompkins Co. New York, March 28, 1834, lived in Ny. Y. State about twenty-two years; lived in Minnesota about one year; came to this state and Bureau Co. in 1857, and has lived here about nineteen years; has held office of School Director; Rep; Lib; owns 240 acres land, value $10,000; he married Miss Louise Snow, Feb. 7, 1856; she was born in Tompkins Co. N. Y. June 6, 1834; they have three children, sons, Frank S. 18 years old, Chas. W. 16 years old, Halsey R. 14 years old. DRISCOLL PAT . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 3; farm renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. DRIVER E. . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 22, P.O. Milo; farmer, renter; Lib. ECKERT AARON . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 8; P.O. Lombardville; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born Pa. ELLIOTT A. . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; laborer; Dem; Christian; born Ind. FAIRBANKS JAS. . . . . . . . . . Sec. 11; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born Ind. FAIRBANKS SEWELL . . . . . . . Sec. 11; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born Ind. FAIRBANKS ABRAHAM Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; born in Dearborn Co. Ind. Sept. 23, 1841; lived there eleven years; came to this state and county in 1852, and has lived here twenty-four years; Rep; Bapt; value of personal property, $1,000; he rents farm of E. Bentley; was in the army in the 47th I.V.I. Company A; was in several severe battles, and was honorably discharged; he married Miss Sarah Custear, Feb. 25, 1873; she was born in Ohio. FAIRBANKS ALEXANDER Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Milo; born in Mass. Sept. 8, 1808; lived in New York State about ten years; moved to Indiana, and lived there about thirty years, came to this county and state in 1855; and has lived here twenty-one years; has held the office of School Director; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land, value $8,000; he married Miss Catherine Pardun, Feb. 2, 1831; she was born in New York State, Feb. 2, 1812; they have had eleven children --- nine sons and two daughters; have lost four children; they had five sons in the army. FAIRBANK STOKELEY . . . . . . Sec. 11; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ind. FATE G. W. . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 28; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 55 acres, val. $3,000.
Page 317 - Milo Township (Fa-Ha)
FATE JOHNSTON M. . . . . . Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Bradford; born in Perry Co. Ohio, Dec. 21, 1833; lived in Ohio about twenty-one years, then came to this state, in Bureau Co. in Feb. 1855, and has lived here about twenty-two years; he represents this town in Board of Supervisors of Bureau Co. and has held the office of School Director for many years; Rep; Meth; owns 322 acres of land, value $20,125; he married Miss Mary Jane Reed, Dec. 17, 1857, she was born in Perry Co. Ohio; they have three children, all sons. FINNEGAN JOHN . . . . . . . Sec. 17; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Dem; Cath; 160 acres, val. $8,000. FORD W. . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 1; farmer, renter; Dem; Christian; born Ky. FULKERSON WASHINGTON Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Bradford; born in town of Benton, Yates Co. N.Y., June 29, 1822, and lived in that state about twenty years; came to this state, Fulton Co. Dec. 2, 1844, and came to this county in 1856, and has lived here twenty years; has held office of School Director and Constable; Rep; Bapt; owns 124 acres of land, value $7,440; he married Miss Hannah C. Britton, March 4, 1855; she was from New York State; they have four children -- two sons and two daughters. GALLAHER SAMUEL . . . . . Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; merchant; Ind; Lib; born Ind. GRISWOLD A. R. . . . . . Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; N.Y; 240 ac. val. $12,000. GRISWOLD CHAS. . . . . Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; born Ill. GRISWOLD CHESTER C. . . . Sec. 25; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ill. GRISWOLD GEO. W. . . . . Sec. 23; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; 160 ac. val. $8,000; born N.Y. GRISWOLD JOHN . . . . . Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Lib; born Ill. GRISWOLD JOHN . . . . . Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Milo; born in Champion, Jefferson Co. N.Y. Dec 31, 1831, and lived in that state thirty-five years; came to this state in Bureau Co. Jan 1867, and has lived here ever since; has held office of Road Commissioner, School Director, and Path-master; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land, value $8,000; married Miss Olive Relyea, March 5, 1854; she was born in Pamelia, Jefferson Co. N.Y. July 20, 1831; they have five children - four daughters and one son; lost two children. GRISWOLD JOHN A. . . . Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; born in Herkimer Co. N.Y. Secpt 15, 1808, and lived in that state about twenty-nine years; lived in Toledo, Ohio, one year; came to this Co. in 1837, and has lived here thirty-nine years; one of the earliest settlers; only one house here when he came; he is the oldest resident settler in this town; has held office of Road- master, also office of School Director; Rep; Meth. owns 220 acres of land, value $13,200; he married Miss Maria Steinbrook, March 27, 1839; she was from Penn; they have seven children, three sons and four daughters; lost one son and two daughters. GRISWOLD MARY J. Mrs. . . widow, Sec. 25; Bapt; born N.Y.; owns 170 ac. val. $8,500. GRISWOLD THERON A. . . . . Sec. 23; P.O. Milo; lives with his fathers; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. GRISWOLD WATSON . . . . . . Sec. 28; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. GORMAN JOHN . . . . . . . . Sec. 18; P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born N.Y. GRANGE H. . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 12; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Pa; owns 160 ac. val. $9,000. GRANGE R. . . . . . . . . . Sec. 11; P.O. Lombardville; farmer, rents; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. GREEN JASPER . . . . . . . Sec. 9; P.O. Lombardville; farmer, renter; Dem; Meth; born Ill. GRESSER W. H. . . . . . . Sec. 18; P.O. Milo; laborer; Ind; Cong; born Mo. GUDGEL JAS. H. . . . . . . Sec. 16; P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Christian; 140 ac. val. $7,000; born Pa. GUDGEL JOS. T. . . . . . . Sec. 16; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Dem; Lib; born Ill. GUEGEL O. . . . . . . . . Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Ill. HARRIS SARAH J. . . . . . widow, Sec. 25; meth; born Md; owns 60 acres, val. $3,000. HARRIS JAS. . . . . . . . . Sec. 25; farmer; Meth; born Ill. HARRIS JOSEPH W. . . . Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Valley Falls, R. Island, Jan 16, 1819; lived in that state eighteen years; came to this state and county in 1840 and has lived here thirty- seven years; one of the earliest setlers; only one resident, John Griswold, in this town that was here when he came; has represented this town in Board Supervisors of Bureau Co. five or six terms; Greenbacker; Quaker; owns 312 acres land, value $15,600; was in army four years; enlisted in 57th Reg. Ill. Infantry; was 1st Lieut. Co. F.; was in battles Ft. Donelson, Shiloh and Corinth; was wounded at Shiloh; had charge of three contraband camps at Pulaski, Tunnel Hill and Hobbs Plantation, North Alabama, in Gen. DodgeÕs Division for three years and for six months after close war -- only one in that department; married Miss Fannie Hall Jan 16, 1846; she was born in Derbyshire, England; they have one child, son, Wm. H. Harris; he was born June 28, 1856. HARRIS WILLIAM . . . . . . . Sec. 25; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Ill.
In the publication, Voters and Taxpayers of Bureau County, Illinois, 1877,
page 352 are listed
MAXWELL, Larkin, Malden; blacksmith; Dem; from Illinois.
MAXWELL, Wm. H., Malden; painter; Dem; from Illinois.
--Contributed by Arthur Maxwell
PAGE E.N. ............ Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; P. O. Malden; born in Oneida Co. N. Y. Sept. 22, 1823; came to this Co. in June 1850; has family, one adopted daughter; wife was Miss H. C. Stacey, from St. Lawrence Co. N. Y., born June 9, 1821; married June 13, 1854; has 185 acres, value $15,000; was Assessor one term; Road Commissioner two terms; Rep; Cong. PAGE F. H. ........... P. O. Malden; postmaster and general store; Rep; from N. Y. PALMER D. ............ Sec. 16; p.o. dover; Rep; from pa; has 15 acres, val. $1,350 PALMER GEO. .......... Malden; laborer; Rep; from Ohio PALMER G. C. ......... P.O. Malden; laborer; Rep; from Ohio PARKS GEO. ........... Sec. 28; P.O. Malden; rents of J. S. Garten; Rep; from Ill. PARKS R. ............. Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington; Rep; from N.J.; has 490 two-thirds acres, val. $29,400 PERRY JESSE A. ....... P.O. Marden; merchant; Rep; from Ohio PERRY JOHN ........... Malden; merchant; Rep; from Ohio PERRY JOHN H. ........ Malden; farmer; Rep; from Ohio PERRY JOHN W. ........ Malden; merchant; Rep; from Ohio PHILIPS J. D. ....... Sec. 36; p.O. Malden; Rep; from Maine; 80 acres, val. $5,000 PIERCE E. E. ......... Malden; groceries and notions; Rep; from N.Y. PIERCE J. A. ......... Sec. 19, P.O. dover; Rep; from N.Y.; has 255 acres, val. $19,125 PIERCE w. F. ......... Malden; physician and surgeon; Rep; from Ill. PIERSON SAMUEL C. .... Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. II; P.O. Arlington; born in Warren Co. N.J. Jan 16, 1831; came to this Co. in Feb. 1858; has family, four sons and three daughters; wife was Corinda Rockafeller, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 27, 1836; married March 13, 1859; has 400 acres, value $24,000; Rep. PIPER H. H. .......... Sec. 34; P.O. Malden; Rep; from Ohio; has 1,289 1/2 acres, val. $64,450 PLUMMER .............. Sec. 20; P.O. malden; rep; from Maine; 36 1/2 acres, val. $3,000 RACKLEY, A.C. ........ Malden; butcher; Rep; from N.Y. REEVES MOSES ......... Sec 24, P.O. Arlington; lives with W. H. Carter; Dem; from N.J. RACKLEY F. D. ........ Farmer and Stock Raiser, SEc. 19. P.O. Dover; born in Orange Co. Vt. Dec 9, 1828; came to this county in Oct. 1838, and settled in this township and is one of the oldest settlers in the township; no family; wife was Miss Anna E. Fish, from Clarkson, Monroe Co., N.Y., born May 4, 1824; married June 7, 1866; has 180 acres, value $13,000; Rep. RACKLEY GEO. ......... Farmer, Malden; born in Orange Co. Vt. Nov. 2, 1821; came to this county in the Spring of 1836, and settled in Berlin Tp; is one of the oldest settlers in the township; has family, one daughter; wife was Calista Abel, from Erie Co. N.Y. born Aug. 22, ____; married march 24, 1841; has been Township Collector two terms, Justice of the Peace eight years; in 1860 was elected Supervisor and held the office twelve years, and was President of the Board six year; has 293 acres, value $20,500; Rep. RACKLEY NATHAN ....... Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 29, P.O. Malden, born in Orange Co. Vt Dec. 15, 1800; came to this county the 27th day of June 1836; Mr. R. is one of the oldest settlers in the township; has family, two sons and two daughter; wife was Susan Judd, born in Orange Co. Vt. March 6, 1802; married Jan. 28, 1821; he has 140 acres, val. $12,000; Mr. and Mrs. R. are both members of the Bapt. Church; Rep. RACKLEY N. F. ......... Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 20; P. O. Malden; born in Orange Co. Vt., oct. 13, 1827; came to this county in the Spring of 1836, and is one of the oldest settlers in the township; has family, two daughters and one son; wife was Phebe E. Sutton, from Belmont Co., Ohio, born Jan. 10, 1832; married Feb. 19, 1856; has 205 acres land, val. $16,400; was Collector and Constable, one term each; Rep; Meth. RACKLEY WARREN ........ Justice of the Peace and Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Malden; born in Orange Co. Vt., May 12, 1825; came to this county Oct. 31, 1838, and is one of the oldest settlers in the township; family, one daughter; wife was miss mary Jane Hill; from Warren Co. Ohio; married June 19, 1855; has 80 acres; value of real estate $6,000; been Collector one term, and is Justice of the Peace; Rep. READE CHAS. G. ....... Malden; retired; born in Mount Morris, Livingston Co. N.Y., Jan. 10, 1816; mr. R's father was the first Twon Clerk of the above place; Mr. R. came to this county Sept. 1845; has family, two adopted children, one son dead; wife was Olivia Wood, form Gainesville, Genesee Co. N.Y. born March 12, 1824; married may 16, 1842; Mr. R. was elected to the House of Representatives in 1869; has been Supervisor, Justice of the Peace, and held other town offices; has 157 acres land; value of estate $17,000; Rep. REXROTH GEO. ......... Sec. 5, P. O. Malden; works for E. Isaac; Dem; from Penn.
Page 355 - Berlin Township (W-Z)
WESCOTT J. H. . . Sec. 9; P.O. Dover; Rep; from N.Y.; has 80 acres, val. $5,500. WETHERELL R. T. . . Sec 28; P.O. Malden; Rep; from Ct; 7-1/2 acres, value $1,100. WEYER H. J. . . . Sec 20; P.O. Malden; Dem; from Ohio; 130 acres, value $9, 750. WHEELER R. J. . . . P. O. Arlington, Sec. 12, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Royalston, Worcester Co., Mass. May 29,1825; came to this county Sept. 10, 1860; has family, one son, Edwin A., born June 19, 1867; one son dead, Freddie E., born May 5, 1859; wife was Miss Nancy K. Wilder, born in Templeton, Worcester Co, Mass.June 25, 1831; married Nov. 29, 1849; has 240 acres, value $14,400; Dem. WHITAM J . . . . . . Sec 13; P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Main; 80 acres, value $5,600. WICKERSHAM THOS. . . Malden; artist; Rep; from Ohio. WILSON H., . . . . . P.O. Malden; physician; Rep; from Ohio. WINANS J. H. . . . . Sec. 28, P.O. Malden; Rep; from Canada; 82-1/2 acres, value $4,535. WINTER J. C. . . . . . Malden; pastor Christian church; Rep; from Penn. WISE C. H. . . . . . Sec. 17, P.O. Malden; Rep; from Ill; has 40 acres, value $3,200. WISE JOHN . . . . . . Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. Malden; born in Cabarrus Co. N.C., Feb 5, 1841; came to this county in Nov. 1834; Mr. and Mrs. Wise are among the oldest settlers in the township; has family of one son; wife was Miss Lucinda Bunch, born in Warren Co. Ky. April 28, 1814, married Aug. 5, 1833; has 245 acres, value $17,200; Rep. WOOD B. L. . . . . . P.O. Malden; hardward merchant; Rep; from Ill. WOODWORTH C. D. F. . . Sec. 24; P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Vt; has 42 acres, value $2,520. WOODWORTH RUSSELL . . .Sec. 25, P. O. Arlington; lives with M. W. Ellis; Dem; from Vt. WRIGHT C. A. . . . . Malden; tobacconist; Dem; from Ct. ZEARING M. R. . . . . Sec 22; P.O. Malden; Rep; from Penn; has 285 acres, value $17,100. ZEARING D. S. . . . . Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 28, P.O. Malden; born in Cumberland Co. Penn. Feb. 16, 1834; came to this county May 1, 1836, and is one of the oldest settlers in the township; has family of two sons and one dauthers; wife was Miss Harriet Bass, born in this township, and in the house where they now reside, Aug. 10, 1842, married Dec. 5, 1869; has 547 acres, value estate $40,000; Rep; Bapt.
Page 355 WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP (A-B)
ADRIAN AUG. . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 28, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Sweden. ALBEE A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec 18, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Vt; 120 acres, val. $6,000. ALBEE CHAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . lives with father, Sec. 18, P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Lib; born Ill. ALLEN H. H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 6, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N. H.; 120 acres, val.$6,000. AMMONS J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 21, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Vt. AMONS ALFRED . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 30, P.O. Henry; farmer, renter; Rep; New Light; born Penn. AMONS JOSHUA . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 30, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Rep; New Light; born Penn. ANDERSON ABRAHAM . . . . . . . Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Penn; 320 ac. ANDERSON ANDREW . . . . . . . . Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; Rep; Lib; born Penn; 500 ac. val. $25,000. ANDERSON GEO. . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Va. ANDERSON RICHARD . . . . . . . . Sec. 21, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Va. AMMERMAN JOHN . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 7, P.O. Milo; laborer; Dem; Lib; born N. J. BALL JOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 21; farmer; renter; Rep; Lib; born Iowa. BARBER H. O. . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 18; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N. Y. BARTO FRANK . . . . . . . . . . . lives with father, Sec. 18, P.O. Tiskilwa; Ind; Bapt; born Ill. BEAN W. H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 31, P.O. Henry; laborer; Rep; Dutch Reformed; born Penn. BARTO WM. H. . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 18, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Ind; Bapt; born N. Y.; 260 ac. val. $13,000. BELL JOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 29, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland; 160 ac. val. $5,000. BETTIS CHAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 32, P.O. Henry; blacksmith; Dem; Lib; born Ill. BETTIS F. B. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sec. 31, P.O. Henry; painter; Ind; Lib; born Ill.
Page 356 Wheatland Township B-J
BETTIS, J. W. ......... Sec 31, P. O. Henry; merchant; Ind; Lib; born N.Y. BURKEY JOHN ........... Sec. 4, P. O. Tiskilwa; farmer, Dem; Monnonite; born Germany; 190 acres BURNS DANIEL .......... Sec.20, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Canada. CALIFF E. P. .......... Sec. 31, P. O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Univ; born Vt; 240 ac. val. $12,000 COOK S. L. ............ Sec. 6, P. O. Tiskilwa; farmer, rents; Rep; born Ill. CLEMENT WM. W. ........ Farmer, Sec. 19, P. O. Tiskilwa; born Niagrar Co. NY. Aug. 19, 1840, lived in that state twenty-two years, came to this state and county in 1865, and has lived here eleven year; has held office of Road-master; was in the army - enlisted in the 19th N.Y. Light Artillery, Army of Potomac; was in every battle from the battle in the Wilderness to the taking of Petersburg under Grant; Rep; Lib; owns 270 acres land, value $10,800; married Miss Clara E. Clark, Dec. 25, 1867; she was born on the farm where they now live, Oct. 18, 1845; she is a daughter of Stephen M. Clark; he was one of the early settlers, came here in 1844 and bought this farm of the man who entered it; they have four children two sons and two daughters. COX JOHN b. ........... Sec. 20, P. O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter, Rep; Lib; born N. C. DANGERFIELD HENRY ..... Sec. 7; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Mo. DAWSON C. M. .......... Sec 21, P. O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; meth; born Va; 40 ac. $2,500 DENTENBENGER JOHN ..... Sec. 5; laborer; Dem; Chath; born Germany DRAPER E. ............. Sec. 7, P. O. Tiskilwa; farmer: Rep; Lib; born Ohio; 120 acres, val. $6,000 DUNN WAKEMAN .......... Sec. 33; farmer, renter; Dem; Lib; born Va. DUNN WALLACE .......... Sec. 33; farmer. EDMINSTER CHAS. B. .... Sec. 7, P. O. Tiskilwa; farmer, Rep; Lib; born N.Y.; owns 80 ac. FUNSON HENRY O......... Sec. 28, P. O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. FUNSON THOS............ Sec. 28, P. O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Meth. pref.; Ireland; 240 ac. GORBY ASA ............. Sec. 28, laborer; Dem; Lib; born Pa. HALEY DAN ............. Sec. 8, P. O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. HALEY JOHN ............ Sec. 16, P. O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland. HAM WM. H. ........... Sec. 32, P. O. Henry; farmer, renter; Demp; Meth; born N.Y. HAYES JOHN ............ Sec. 4, P. O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; Luth; born Germany. HUNAGEL JOHN .......... Sec. 32, P. O. henry; merchant; Ind; Luth; born Germany. HUNTER ANDREW ......... Sec. 19, P. O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.; 86 ac. va. $4,500 HUNTER ANDREW,......... Sec. 19, P. O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Vt. HUNTER EDWIN .......... lives with A. Hunter, Sec. 19; Rep; Meth; born Ill. HUNTER ENOCH .......... Farmer, Sec. 19, P. O. Tiskilwa; born Windham Co. Vt. Sept. 23, 1826; removed to Cortland Co. N. Y. at an early age, lived there nineteen year; came to this state and county in 1846 and has lived here thirty years, one of the early settlers, only several log houses between here and Henry at that time; has held office School Director and Path-master; has just completed one of best houses in this town; Rep; meth; owns 500 acres land, value $25,000, he married Miss Adleine M. Baker July 1, 1849; she was from Ind.; they have three children, daughters. HUNTER ROBT ........... Sec. 18, P. O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Vt; 240 ac., val $12,000 HUNTER SENECA ......... Sec. 18, P. O. Milo; farmer; Rep; meth; born N. Y.; 60 acres, val. $3,000. JENNETT M. ............ Sec. 17, P. O. Lone Tree; farmer; Ind; Cath; born Ireland; 300 ac. $12,000. JENNETT WM. ........... Sec. 17, P. O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Ill. JOHNSON GEORGE ........ Sec. 29; P. O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Dem; Lib; born Pa. JOHNSON WM. ........... Sec. 20, P. O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born Va. KIRK DAVID ............ Sec. 29, P. O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep Lib. KNIGHT MOSES .......... Sec. 32, P. O. henry; farmer; Ind; Lib; born N. Y.; 90 ac. $4,000 KUHN NICHOLAS ......... Sec. 9, P. O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Ind; Cath; born Germany, 160 ac. $7,500 KUHN NICHOLAS ......... Sec. 9, P. O. Tiskilwa; lives with father; Ind; Cath; born Ill.
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RUNNELLS THOS. A. . . . Sec. 32; P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ind; 80 acres. RUNNELLS W. D. . . . . Sec. 32; P.O. Henry; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born Ind. RYAN HUGH . . . . . . . Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 80 acres; $4,000. RYAN PAT . . . . . . . . Sec. 8; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; Ireland. SMITH A. . . . . . . . . Sec. 8; P.O Milo; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Pa. SQUIRES EDWIN H. . . Sec. 18; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Ohio. SCHERTZ JOSEPH . . . . Sec. 5; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Ind; Mennonite; born France; 380 ac. SHURTS PETER P. . . . . Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Henry; born in Hunterdon County, N. J. Nov. 7, 1811; lived in New Jersey about forty years, and came to this state and county in 1851, and has lived here over twenty-five years; has held office of Road Commissioner and Path-master; Rep; Luth; owns 120 acres of land, value $6,000; he married Miss Effie Tiger; Dec. 19, 1833; she was born in Hunterdon Co. New Jersey, Aug. 8, 1805; they have eight children. STARERTH AUG. . . . . . Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Germany. SWANZY J. J. . . . . . Sec. 28; P.O. Senachwine; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ills; 500 acres, val. $20,000. SWIFT J. P. . . . . . . Sec. 31; P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N. Y.; 160 acres, val. $6,000. TIGER AMOS . . . . . . . Sec. 7; P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born N. J.; 415 acres, val. $20,000. TOZIER FRANK B. . . . . Sec. 18; P.O. Henry; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Ills. TOZIER JOSEPH A. . . . Sec. 18; farmer, renter, Ind; Lib; born Ills. TOWNSEND J. SEWELL . . . Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31; P.O. Henry; born in Orleans County, N. Y. Jan. 11, 1841; he lived in New York State about six years; came to this state in 1847; lived in Peoria County four years; lived in Marshall County fifteen years; came to this county in 1866; has lived here ten years; he holds office Commissioner of Highways, also School Director; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; he married Miss Loretta Edminster, Aug. 24, 1862; she was born in Cortland County, N.Y. July 4, 1846; lived there thirteen years; came to this state in 1859; they have two children, sons, George Fred, born Aug. 2, 1863; John Wilfred, born April 4, 1865. VAIL RICHARD . . . . . Sec. 20; P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Ind; Lib; born N. Jersey; 320 acres; $12,000. WAGNER AUG. . . . . . . . Sec. 4; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; Luth; born France. WELTON B. . . . . . . . . Sec. 7; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Ind; Epis; born Conn; 1,000 ac. WHITMAN J. A. . . . . . . Sec. 32; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Ills. WOLF M. . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 19; P.O. Milo; laborer; Ind; Lib; born Ind. WRIGHT C. . . . . . . . . . Sec. 17, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Pa. ZERLEIN ANNIE Mrs. . . . . Sec. 4; P.O. Tiskilwa; widow; Mennonite; born France; 160 acres; $8,000.
ALLEN BAYLES . . . . . . . P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; from Ill; 80 acres, $2,200. ALLEN W. C. . . . . . . . Sec. 29; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Bureau Co. Ill; 80 ac. ALLEN P. J. . . . . . . . . Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Manlius; born in Bureau Co. May 28, 1842; Dem; Lib; 100 acres, value $5,000; wife was Levisa Spratt; one child, Alice Allen. ANDERSON O. H. . . . . . . Sec. P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 203 acres. BARBER D. A. . . . . . . rents Sec. 3; P.O. New Bedford; Rep; Ind; from Vt. BARBER EDWARD . . . . . . Sec. 5; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Ill; 40 acres. BARBER SIDNEY . . . . . . . Sec. 4; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from N.Y.; 60 acres. BARBER S. H. . . . . . . . . Sec. 5; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Vt; 93 acres, $3,720; BARRETT J. O. . . . . . . Sec. 36; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Ohio; 160 acres, $8,000. BATCHELOR JAMES . . . . . . Sec. 4; P.O. New Bedford; carpenter; Rep; Ind; from Penn. BECKER W. H. . . . . . . . Sec. 34; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; 240 acres, $1,000. BORTON ISAAC . . . . . . . . Sec. 35; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N. J.; 80 acres, $3,200
GOLDEN, SAMUEL......... Sec. 17, P. O. Princeton; miner GOURINGER ELIZABETH.... Hollowayville, from Germany GREENER, J. G.......... Sec. 29: farmer; Meth: from Germany: 100 acres, $5,000 GRINER, Mrs............ Sec. 22, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Meth; born Ohio GREENER MORGAN......... Hollowayville; harness-maker; Rep; Meth; from Ill. GRITERMAN GEO.......... P. O. Hollowayville; Dem; Luth; from Germany GRITERMAN GEORGE....... farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany GUDGER WM.............. Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; farmer, works for Jas. Meyer; Rep. HAHN GEO............... Hollowayville, saloon keeper; Dem; Pres; from Germany HALLIDAY JOHN J........ Sec. 20; P. O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; 80 acres HALTE GEO.............. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany HARDLE LOUISA.......... P.O. Hollowayville; Luth; born Germany HARRIS GEO............. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; from Ohio HARRIS J. M............ Sec. 24; farmer; Dem; Meth; from New Jersey; 168 acres, $10,000 HARTIG GEO............. Hollowayville; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Germany. HASSLER C. H........... Sec. 23; from Germany HASSLER CHARLES ....... P. O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 160 acres HASSLER FRED .......... Sec. 14; Hollowayville; farmer; Luth; born Ill. HASSLER FERD .......... Sec. 10, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Bureau Co. Ill. HASSLER H. H. ......... Sec. 23, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Switzerland. HASSLER JACOB ......... Farmer and horse doctor; Luth; from Germany. HASSLER PHILLIP ....... Sec. 35, O.P. De Pue; Rep; Luth; born Bureau Co. Ill; town lots, $3,000 HEITZ DAVID ........... Sec. 10, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer, renter; from Ill. HEITZ G. .............. Sec. 10, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; born Germany. HEINTZ FREDERICK ...... Farmer, Sec. 13, O.O. Hollowayville; born in Germany, May 4, 1814, came to this country in 1839; Rep; Luth, owns 210 acres, value $12,000; Road Commissioner and School Director; married Marinda Piper, Feb. 8, 1844, she was born in Ohio, Jan. 30, 1825; four children, all living. HEINTZ, PHILLIP L. .... Sec. II, farmer; Decm; Ger Reformed; from Germany; 200 ac. $10,000. HELMER J.M. ........... Dec. 16, P.O. Princeton; miner; Dem; from Ohio HELMER WM. ............ Sec. 22, P.O. Hollowayville; renter; Ind; from Ohio HILDERBRAND SELBY ..... Sec. 6, O.O. Malden; renter. HILL JOHN ............. Merchant, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; born in England, June 12, 1818, came to this country in 1856, and county in 1869; owns lots valued at $2,000; married Maria Zinke, Feb. 24, 1872; she was born in Germany June 27, 1813 HILL H. C. ............ Sec. 34, P.O. De Pue; farmer and carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Ohio. HILLIARD CHAS. ........ De Pue; boatman; Rep; born Canada HOLLAND DAN ........... works for R.R.; born Ireland. HOPPLER J. ............ Sec. 15, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. HORN W. H. ............ Sec. I; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Ky. raised in Ill; 160 ac. HOSKINS BARBARA Mrs. .. P.O. Dupue; Meth. HOSKINS W.F. .......... De Pue; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Illinois HOSIER GEORGE ......... Sec. 2, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Rep; meth; from Indiana HOSIER JAMES .......... Sec. 33, P.O. De Pue; farmer; Rep; meth; from Indiana. HOSIER MARGARET Mrs. .. Sec. 34, P.O. De Pue; farmer; Meth; from Penn. HOSIER WM. ............ De Pue; laborer; Rep. HOSIER W. F. .......... Sec. 34, P.O. De Pue; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Selby Tp. Ill. HOVENDEN ROBT. ........ De Pue; laborer; Rep; from N. Y. JACKSON HENRY ......... Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; coal op; from England. JACOBS R.D. ........... Sec. 4, P.O. Malden; farmer; Ind; Pres; bron Penn; 150 ac. val. $9,000. JOHN WM. .............. Sec. 2, P.O. Malden; farmer, renter; Rep; bron Ohio. JOHNSON HENRY M. ...... Sec. 4, P.O. Malden; farmer; Rep; bron Va; 40 acres, $2,500. JOHNSON N. ............ Sec. 30; from Sweden.
MYER JAMES............ Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; born in Bradford Penn, May 7, 1837; came to this county in 1839; Rep; owns 200 acres of land, valued $12,000; married Martha A. Cosier in 1857, who was born in Litchfield County, Conn. August 11, 1839; have had seven children, six of whom are living. NABHOLZ LAWRENCE ...... Hollowayville; minister; Ind; Luth; from Germany. NICHOLS JOHN .......... Sec. 17. P.O. Princeton; coal operator; Dem; from England NOLAN C. .............. Sec. 30; farmer; from Sweden NISLEY SAMUEL ......... P.O. DePue; farmer; Dem; from Penn. OBERG S. .............. Sec. 20; farmer; from Sweden OWMAN J. .............. Sec. 32, P.O. DePue; from Sweden ORTHEL JOHN M. ........ Merchant and Postmaster, DePue; born in Prussia, Oct. 12, 1843; Ind; owns merchandize values at $4,000; came to this country in 1865, and to this county in 1870; married Mina Dunteman, Nov. 23, 1873; she was born in Germany, July 28, 1857; has one child; was School Director. PETERSON MARY ........ Sec. 35, P.O. DePue; Luth; bron Sweden. PIPER CLINTON ........ Sec. 16, P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; 37 acres. PIPER CLINTON ........ Se. 21, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio PIPER NANCY .......... Sec. 16, P.O. Hollowayville; Meth; 37 acres PIPER NANCY .......... Sec. 21; farmer; Meth; born Ohio. PIPER W.F. ........... Sec. 5, P.O. Malden; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ills; 84 acres, val. $6,000 PIPER WM. ............ Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 121 acres. PIERSON AUGUST ....... Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton, Farmer, rents 80 acres; Swedish Luth. PIERSON ANDREW ....... Sec. 29; from Sweden PHELPS C.C. .......... Sec. I; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Mass; 120 acres, val. $6,000 POPE WM. ............. P.O. DePue; wagonmaker; born Denmark. PREAS L. ............. Sec. 10, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 160 acres. PRICE A. J. .......... DePue; carpetner; Rep; born Ohio. PRYOR GARVIN ......... Sec. 21, P.O. DePue; Dem; United Brethren; from Penn. PRYOR JOSH ........... Sec. 21, P.O. DePue; Dem; United Brethern; from Ohio. RAUH JOSEPH .......... SEc. 21; farmer; Dem; born Ills. RAUCH JOSEPH T. ...... P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Ger Luth; from Bureau Co. RAWSON GEO. W. ....... Sec. 27; P.O. DePue; farmer; Rep; born in Peru, Ills. RAWSON R. B. ......... Sec. 25; P.O. DePue; farmer; Dem; born England; 98 acres, val. $5,000. RECK CHAS. ........... Sec. 23, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany REED JOHN A. ......... P.O. DePue; carpenter; Rep; from Penn. REHLING HENRY ........ Hollowayville; Dem; Luth; born Germany. RIDLEY HENRY ......... Sec. 20; miner; born England RHYNE JOHN C. ........ Farmer, SEc. 31, P.O. DePue; born in Zanesville, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1831; came to this county 1851; Dem; Campbellite; owns about 1,200 acres, value $50,000, married Russena J. Searl, Feb. 9, 1853; she was born in Clark Co. Ohio, Feb. 16, 1832; been Supervisor and School Director. RING SYLVESTER E. .... Sec. 21; works in coal bank; Repl born Ills. RING WILLIAM ......... Miller and Farmer, P.O. DePue; born in Belmont Co. Ohio, Aug. 7, 1814; came to this county in 1851; Rep; Christian; owns 16 acres, value $2,000; married Saccharissa Pryor, Sept. 19, 1838; she was born in Belmont Co. Ohio, June 9, 1818; twelve children, six living; been School Director and Township Trustee. RING WM. S. .......... Sec. 21; farmer and butcher; Rep; from Ohio. ROEBSHER WM .......... Hollowayville; mail-carrier; Dem; Luth; from Germany. SALMON J. B. ......... lives with father, Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; Dem; Pres. SALMON PETER ......... Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from N.Y.; 130 acres. SALMON S.P. .......... Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; Dem; Pres; 120 acres. val. $12,000. SAVAGE CHAS. ......... De Pue, farmer and auctioneer; Rep; Meth; born Ill. SAVAGE JOHN H. ....... SEc. 22, P.O. DePue; farmer, Rep; Meth; from Ill; 200 acres, $10,000
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