Abel, Solomon, blacksmith; Sec 7; P O Elkhorn Grove
Adams, William T.
Allison, Charles W. Farm; Sec 31; P O Milledgeville
Allison, Fisher, Farmer; Sec. 30 P O Milledgeville; born Cumberland Co England, Aug. 13, 1815; came to Canada, 1834; came to Ills. to Carroll Co. May 1840; one of the earliest settlers; entered land from government; engaged in farming, and has lived in this town 37 years; has carted grain to Chicago' has sold wheat at 37 1/2 cents a bushel; has held offices Supervisor and Collector of this town and also school offices; Mr. A. and son owns 220 acres land and Elkhorn Grove Mills; married Jane G. Van Buskirk, from Ohio, Oct. 26, 1837; they have eight children, five sons and three daughters, lost five children; had four sons int he army during the war.
Allison, I. Farm; Sec 30 P O Milledgeville
Allison, J. Farm Sec. 30 : P O Milledgeville
Allison, Charles Wesley - Farmer; Sec 30 P O Milledgeville
Andrews, R. Farm; Sec 28 P O Milledgeville
Barber, H. Farmer; Sec 31; P O Milledgeville
Baumgart, H. Farmer Sec 33 P O Milledgeville
Beatty S. Farmer; Sec 17 P O Eagle Point
Beekman, Gerardus, Farmer - Sec 28; P O Mileldgeville; born Somerset Co NJ., March 9, 1801; lived there 19 years; went to New York City;was clerk in store, and also in Tobacco Business; came to Chicago and came to this Co. in Fall 1842 - over 35 years ago; an early settler; only ver few here now that were here when he came; bought claim where he now lives of Ewq. Knox; owns farm 84 acres; married Miss Sophia Gillett, from Conn., in 1828; she did in 1844.
Begeman & Boettcher, Dry Good, Groceries, Clothing, Boots and shoes, Fremont; P O Elkhorn Grove. Fred Begeman was born in Germany, and came to this country at an early age; clerked in store in Wis.; also clerked here nine years; then engaged in business here. Herman Boettcher was born in Germany, and came to America, 1871; engaged clerk in store, and associated himself with Fred Begeman in Nov. 1877 and are doing large business.
Benedict, Abraham, farmer; sec 17; P O Elkhorn Grove
Berkee, Henry
Bohner, David T. farmer; Sec 5; P O Elkhorn Grove
Bohner, David, farmer; sec. 8; P O Elkhorn Grove; born Northumberland Co., Pa., Sept. 22, 1823; lived there and in Dalton Co.; learned cabinet making trade; worked at it 8 years; then went to farming; lived in Pa. 46 years, and came to carroll Co in 1869 and engaged in farming; has held office of School director; owns 409 acres land; married Catherine Yeager, from Dalton Co. Pa., March 6, 1845; they have eleven children; Ann E., Adaline, David T., Leah Jane, John H., Daniel L., Frank, Sallie, Lilly, Kate, George; lost two, Mary, Catherine.
Bohmer, John - Farmer; Elkhorn Grove
Bohmer, T. farmer; section 5 P O Elkhorn Grove
Boyer, A. farmer Sec 7 P O Elkhorn Grove
Bracken, Mrs. Melinda, Sec 33; P O Polo; born Germany 1833, and came to this country in infancy; lived in Pa., ten years then moved to Ind.; she has been married three times; her first husband was Charles Maccan, from England; he died, 1857; had three children; Anna M., Sarah E and Francis M; her second husband was James Murray of Ireland; they had two children, William L and Samuel J.; her third husband was John Bracken from Ireland; he died 1870; had five children; Henrietta E, John, Melinda, Nora Jane and Thomas
Brandt, John Sr., farmer; Sec 4; P O Eagle Point
Brandt, J. Farm; Sec 4 P O Eagle Point
Brewbaker, Isaac
Brown, James, Farmer; Sec 18 P O Elkhorn Grove
Buffington, Luther, Laborer; Sec 7 P O Elkhorn Grove
Buffington, Missus
Buswell, J.R. Farmer Sec. 9;P.O. Eagle Point, Ogle Co.; born Verrnont Feb 4, 1834; lived there 20 years; then moved to Iowa;
came to Carroll Co., 1858; has lived here 20 years; engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 215 acres, and has held office of Town Clerk, and also holds office School Treasurer;
married Miss Laura Shoemaker, daughter of Pearson Shoemaker, Polo, one of the earliest settlers, in Feb., 1865; they have four children:
Emily F., Clark A., Elizabeth P., James Cromwell
Chafer, William W. Justice Peace; Sec 7; P O Elkhorn Grove
Clark J. Hunter; Sec 17 P O Elkhorn Grove
Coball P. farmer; Sec 6 P O Elkhorn Grove
Curtice, George - Farmer; Sec. 4; P. 0. Eagle Point; born in Devonshire,
England, April 3, 1814; learned shoemaker's trade; lived there 22 years, and came to this country Nov. 17, 1836;
came to Carroll Co. by wagon, being about two months on the way; arrived here June 11, 1837; one of the earliest settlers; only very few now living that were here when he came; bought claim and entered land from government; gave yoke of cattle for claim; owns 125 acres of land;
married Hannah Pierce, from England. in 1835; she died
Jan. 29, 1872; they had ten children, four sons and six daughters
married Mrs. Mary Besore, from Franklin Co., Pa., Dec. 5, 1876; she was born near Harrisburg, Pa.
Darrow, Albert - farmer; Sec 5 P O Elkhorn Grove
Delp, S.M. Laborer; Sec. 32 P O Milledgeville
Derr, Cyrus E. - Elkhorn Grove Mills; Sec. 31; P. 0. Milledgevihle; born in Frederick Co., Md., in 1854; lived there
20 years; learned the milling business; came to Ill., to Ogle Co., in 1874; was in flour and feed store; rented the Elkhorn
Grove Mills in 1876, and is doing good business, principally custom trade
Deyo, Benjamin A. - Plasterer; Sec. 4: P. 0. Eagle Point; born in Delaware Co., N. Y., June 9, 1833;
came to Peoria, Ill., when only one year old; lived in Lee Co. some years; also lived in Whiteside Co.; enlisted in army, 92d Regt. I. V. I., Co. E;
married Alice B. Davidson, from Morrison, daughter of one of the oldest settlers,
Jan. 9, 1877; she owns 160 acres land.
Eick, George, lives with father; sec 29 P O Milledgeville
Eick J - farmer Sec 29 P O Milledgeville
Farhney, Andrew - Farmer; Sec 29 P O Milledgeville
Farhney, C. Farmer Sec 28 P O Milledgeville
Farhney, E. Farmer Sec 28 P O Milledgeville
Fender J., Laborer; sec 9 P O Eagle Point
Fender, Hiram, Farmer; Sec 9; P. 0. Eagle Point, Ogle Co.; born in Lawrence Co., Ind. Sept. 9, 1825; came to Sugar Grove, Lee Co., with his parents, when nine years of age; they came with an ox team, his father being one of the first settlers in that Co., and when he came, drove the first wagon through that grove with twelve yoke of oxen; they brought a large amount of stock 100 cattle, 30 horses, 100 hogs, and 100 sheep-a large amount for that early day; they located on the north side of Sugar Grove; the first Summer there were 17 of them lived in a log cabin, 14 by 16, without floor or door; they kept tavern for all who came along; when he has been out on horseback, he has caught many a wolf, tied their mouth, and carried them home; his father entered 1,600 acres of land; he used to sharpen plows for settlers for 25 miles distant; made first mills (Iron's) in this Co.; he died in the year 1849.
Hiram came to Carroll Co. in 1854, located here, and owns 400 acres land; has held office of Road Commissioner and school offices;
married Miss Mary McConnell, from Ind., April 3, 1851: they have two
children: Adella and Alice Maud.
Flowers, Josiah, Far; Sec 16 PO Eagle Point
Flowers, Wm. Farmer Sec 16 P O Eagle Point
Flowers, W.Jr. Farmer Sec 16 P O Eagle Point
Fosdick, L.B. Farmer Sec 5 PO Elkhorn Grove
Hawes, John H. Jr. Farmer Sec 20 PO Milledgeville
Hawes, John H. - Farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Milledgeville born in Bedford Co.,
Va., Dec. 16, 1808; his father went to Tenn., and enlisted in the British war of 1812; went down the river with Gen. Jackson, and died just before the battle of New Orleans; John H. went to Ohio for eight years; lived in Ind.; came to this Co. Sept. 22, 1840; settled on the claim made by Levi Warner, the first claim made on the south side of the grove; there are only a few here now that were here then; has carted wheat to Chicago and sold it for 49 cents a bushel; carted lumber from Chicago to put in the house where he now lives; has held the office of Justice of the Peace for eight years, was Highway Commissioner many years and has held various school offices; has been married twice;
first wife was Mary Hunter, from Miss., she died Dec. 25, 1840; married
Catherine J. Sisney, from Ohio, in 1841; has three sons and six daughters.
Hawes, T.H.B. Farm S 20 P O Milledgeville
Healy, A.H. Farmer Sec 6 P O Elkhorn Grove; born in Genesee Co NY Dec 26, 1818; lived there 23 years; started for this state, and arrived here Oct. 12, 1841, with only fifty cents in his pocket, over 36 years ago; was one of the early settlers; in 1844 and 1845 was breaking prairie; he and M.Z. Landon raised 40 acres wheat in 1845; had 47 bushels per acre; has hauled wheat to Chicago, and sold it for 51 cents a bushel, taking ine days to make the trip; owns 235 acres land; has held the offices of Supervisor, Road Commissioner, Assessor, and school offics; holds office of Postmaster here; married Naomi Tucker, from N.Y. in 1847; she died in 1853; had one son Fred F., now in Kas; he was in the army 55th I.V.I; married Martha Fields from N.Y. in Jan 1854; they have five children; Laura, Clara, Mattie, Ola and Lottie.
Healey, Horace T. - Farmer; Sec 32; P.O. Milledgeville; born in Erie Co.,
N.Y., April 22, 1843; came to Ogle Co., Ill., at an early age with his parents; they came by wagon and were six weeks on the
way; has also lived in Whiteside Co., owns farm of 200 acres; was in the Army, in Co. H, 55th I. V. I.; was
wounded at Vicksburg; was in the battles of Shiloh, Arkansas Post, and others;
married Miss Sarah Jane Scoville, daughter of James Scoville, one of the earliest settlers of this Co.,
June 19, 1866 (Married in Whiteside County); have seven children: Horace G., Frank, Bennie, Virgil,
Albert, James and Nettie Maud.
Holly, Henry - farm; s 29 P O Milledgeville
Holly, Leonard, Farmer; sec 29 P O Milledgeville; born in Bradford Co PA, Oct. 25, 1827; lived there 23 years; came to Carroll Co May 27, 1850; bought land of Isaac West; has lived here over 27 years; has carted grain to Rockford; has sold wheat at 27 cents a bushel, and corn as 12 1/2 cents; owns farm of 80 acres; was in the army Co I 75th I.V.I; had held offices of Town Collector and Road Commissioner; married Catherine Johnston from Canada, July 7, 1853; they have four children; Francis A., Henry J, Hannah L and William B. Lost one child in infancy.
Hodge, G. Farmer Sec 20 P O Milledgeville
Host, Jacob, Shoemaker; sec. 17 P O Elkhorn Grove
Huff, Aaron, Blacksmith Sec 32 P O Milledgeville
Hull, Joseph
Hunter, Henry C. Mason; Sec. 7 P O Elkhorn Grove; born March 23, 1834; came to this Co. in 1839; owns one half of a stone quarry, lime, kiln, brickyard and grist mill; valuation of his share is $5,000; married Miss A. Dyer in July 1857; she was born in PA; they have three children living, one son and two daughters; Mr. H. enlisted in Co. F 1st ARt. in 1863; was in all engagements from Mission Ridge to Nashville; as connected with what was called the Salt Water Battery; served to the close of the war, and was honorably discharged.
Hutchison, Albert, cooper; sec 7 PO Elkhorn Grove
Hutchison, Charles - farmer Sec 7 P O Elkhorn Grove
Hutchison, Eugene - farmer; sec 7 PO Elkhorn Grove
Hutchison, Robert - broommaker; sec 7; PO Elkhorn Grove
Hutchison, Wm. Farmer Sec 7 P O Elkhorn Grove
Jackson, Jas. Farmer Sec 30 P O Milledgeville
Jenkins, B.F. Elkhorn Grove
Jenkins, Jas. H. Farmer Sec 6 P O Elkhorn Grove
Jenkins L.B. Farmer Sec 1 P O Elkhorn Grove
Johnston, B. farmer S 29 P O Milledgeville
Johnston, Barnabas, Farmer Sec 29 PO Milledgeville; born near Niagara Falls July 13, 1800; learned the trade of carpenter and mill-wright; went to State of NY: lived there 5 years; came by wagon, with his own family and two nephews, and they were just four weeks coming from their old home in Canada to this Co.; one of the early settlers; entered land from government; owns 327 acres land; has carted grain to Chicago; married Hannah Johnston from Canada in July 1831; they have seven children; Catharine, Lois, Susan, Mary, Samuel, Benjamin adn William; lost three children - James, John and Abigail; James enlisted in Co. B 7th IVC; was shot while on scout in Alabama; John enlisted in Co H 55th IVI was in battle of Pittsburg Landing and died in hospital.
Johnston, Samuel - farmer Sec 31 P O Milledgeville
Johnston, Samuel P. farmer; Sec 31 PO Milledgeville
Johnson, William B. Farmer Sec 29 P O Milledgeville
Johnston, Wm. L. Farmer; sec 31 PO Milledgeville; born in Canada, March 28, 1848; lived there 8 years and came to Carroll Co with his parents at the age of 17; went to Ca, overland route; was engaged in teaming five years; went to Mexico, on his way home, returned home and bought the home farm; owns 190 acres; married Miss Mary J. thomas from Canada March 7, 1870. They have four children; Nellie, Minnie, Olla, Hattie.
Jones, Samuel - farmer; sec 5 P O Lanark
Judson, L. - Farmer; sec 4 P O Eagle Point
Keckler, Peter - Elkhorn
Kimball, Isaac, Farmer; sec. 5 PO Elkhorn Grove
Knox, Walter R. Farmer; sec 21 P O Milledgevilla
Knox, G.W. - Farmer; Sec 21; P O Milledgeville; born Grayson Co KY Feb. 6, 1818; he came to Sangamon Co. Ills. near Springfield, when nine years of age with his father's family in 1827; in 1829 they moved to Putnam Co, his father having located a claim there the previous year; was the first settler in Putnam Co., and was there during the Black Hawk War; he started to mill from there, in Dec. 1829, and was gone three months before he returned, on account of swollen streams; he came to this Co. in 1834, and located claim upon which they now l ive, and Washington came with the family in Nov. 1835, over 42 years ago; there are only two families, Levi Warner and Hiram McNamer, living her now that were here when he came; he has carted wheat to Chicago and sold it for 42 cts. per bush., and has also carted flour to Chicago; sold the first pork here for $12 per cwt, and has seen it sold at Galena for 80 cts. per cwt; owns 161 acres land; has held office of Constable; was elected Associate COunty Justice, 1849; has held office Justice Peace about 25 years; also office of Collector and Assessor, and various school offices; married Miss Mary Jane Palmer from Ashtabula Co., Ohio, December 23, 1851; they have three sons; Walter R. born May 27, 1855; Harry, Jan 8, 1863; George W. June 21, 1865.
Landan, Alexander M. Farmer; sec 6 P O Elkhorn Grove
Landon, Asa - Blacksmith; Sec. 6 P O Box Elkhorn Grove
Landon, George W. Miller; Sec 6 P O Elkhorn Grove
Landon, M.E. - Farm; Sec 5 P O Elkhorn Grove
Landon, M.Z. - Farmer; Sec. 6 P O Elkhorn Grove; born in Delhi, Delasare Co., N Y March 13, 1819; lived there 19 years; worked at carpenter's trade; came by lake and wagon; came from Mich. across the lake, and arrived in Chicago Nov. 1 1838; came to Carroll Co in Nov. 1838 over 39 years ago; one of the earliest settlers; only few living here now that were here when he came; worked at carpenter's trade about 15 years; was also engaged in farming; has carted wheat to Chicago, and sold it for 60 cents a bushel; has held office of Magistrate 15 years; was elected Sheriff of carroll Co in 1860; has held offices of Assessor, Road Commissioner and School Trustee; is now Supervisor of this Town; owns 344 acres land; married Mary Sanborn, from Canada, Dec. 11 1845; they have four children; Alexander M., Gertrude, John P Jessie S; lost two daughters.
Lardis, John R.
Leigh, Mrs. Eliza Jane - Sec 18 P O Milledgeville; born in Dutchess Co NY Dec 10, 1834; lived there 20 years; she married B. Prindle from same place, in 1854; they had one son, Theron; she married James Leigh in 1860; he was born in England and came to this country in 1844; engaged in farming; he died Oct. 22, 1876; she has four children; Amanda, Henry J, Joseph A and Arthur C. Owns 869 acres of land.
Lester, J.M. - farm; S.20 P O Milledgeville
Lester, S. - Farm; Sec. 20 P O Milledgeville
Lester, Samuel, farmer Sec.20; P O Milledgeville
Lowry, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Sec. 30; P O Milledgeville; born in Davis Co KY March 16, 1821; she came to this Town and Co. at the age of 18, in 1839; one of the early settlers; married John Lowry from PA July 7, 1844; he was born in 8105; followed school teaching many years; he held office of Justice of the Peace; died Aug 14, 1875; left an estate of 165 acres land; has five children; Wesley, Hiram, John, Clarinda and Annis; lost two children - Augustus and Martha; Wesley enlisted in 147th IVI; Augustus enlisted in 92nd IVI and died in hospital at Mound City.
Lowry, E. Farm Sec 30 P O Milledgeville
Lowry, J. Farm - Sec 30 P O Milledgeville
Lowry, W. Farm Sec 30 P O Milledgeville
McArthur, D.
McElhaney, Andrew J. Farmer; Sec 17; P O Eagle Point, Ogle Co; born in Chester Co PA July 7, 1829; came to this Co. in 1855 and engaged in farming; owns farm of 20 acres; married Miss Anna Boyer from Lancaster Co PA, July 17, 1859; they have two children; Clinton born April 21, 1860; Emma April 20 1864; lost one son. Frances Marion born 28 Mar 1862 died April 22 1876.
McElhaney, G. Farm; S 28 P O Milledgeville
McElhaney, J. Farm - S.21 P O Milledgeville
McElhaney, Samuel - Farmer Sec 21 P O Milledgeville. Born in Chester Co PA Oct 3, 1811 lived there 21 years; learned the blacksmith trade; lived in Lancaster PA 22 years; came to this Co. in April 1854, and lives on the old Father McKean place; he entered it from the government; owns farm of 135 acres; has held the office of Overseer of Highways; married Hannah McCue from Lebanon Co PA Feb. 28 1839; they have three children; George W, Joseph and Lizzie; have lost five children; Joseph and William McElhaney were in the Army; Joseph was slightly wounded at Atlanta; was with the regiment during its campaigns.
McNamer, E. Farm; S 20 P O Milledgeville
McNamer, Hiram, Farmer; Sec 20 P O Milledgeville; born in Davis Co KY June 2, 1812; came to Carroll Co when 23 years of age; arrived here April 27, 1835; one of the very earliest settlers; Levi Warner is the only settler here now that was here when he came; camped here on this place three weeks in his wagon; built a cabin; paid Mr. Shoemaker nine dollars in silver, the only money he had, to break three acres of prairie; they had so little money, it made him glad to get letters, and sorry he did not have money to take them rom the post-office; entered land from the government; has carted grain to Chicago; has hauled lumber from Chicago to put in this house; owns 200 acres land; has held the office of Commissioner of Highways, and school offices; was Trustee of School Fund 17 years; married Emeline Locket, from KY March 28, 1833; she died Feb. 29 1843; had one child, Martha now in Iowa; married Maria Stewart from NY April 20, 1848; they have seven children; Eugene, John, Willie, Nellie, Frank, Harry and Jessie.
McNamer, Wm. Farm S20 P O Milledgeville
McWhinney T. Farm S18 P O Milledgeville
Mathews, W. Farm; sec 19 P O Milledgeville
Messner, E. Farm; sec 5 P O Eagle Point
Miller, P. Farm; Sec 6 P O Elkhorn Grove
Misner, E. Farm; Sec 5 P O Elkhorn Grove
Myres, Hary
Neikirk, Levi - Farmer; Sec 7; P O Elkhorn Grove; born in this town and Co. May 14, 1844 on the farm where his mother now lives; has lived in this Co. 33 years; engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 142 acres land; has held the offices of School Director and Overseer of Highways; married Miss Eliza S. Patton from this Co., March 23, 1863; they have three children; Willie U born 16 Jun 1865; Harry M Sept 7, 1867 and Jessie M Sept 3, 1874
Ormsbee, Charles N. Farmer; Sec 4; P O Eagle Point
Page, Herbert Farmer Sec 6 P O Elkhorn Grove
Paget, Wm. Farmer Sec 10 P O Eagle Point
Paynter, Hiram A. Farmer Sec 33; P O Milledgeville; born in Litchfield Co Conn. Feb 6, 1820 ;moved to Mass, when 10 years of age; came to this state with his father's family; came by wagon to Albany, thence by lake to Detroit; they were 16 days on Lake Erie; came from Detroit by Wagon; got to Ogle Co in 1836; and came to Carroll Co in 1837; bought claim and entered land from government; has carted wheat to Chicago and sold it for 50 cts. per bushel; owns farm of 85 acres; has held office of Constable; married Elizabeth Miller, from Canada, Nov. 3 1842; his father has carted pork to Albany, 40 miles, and sold it for 75 cts. per cwt.
Ports, D. Farmer Sec 20 P O Milledgeville
Ports, J.H. . Farmer Sec 20 P O Milledgeville
Ports, O. . Farmer Sec 33 P O Milledgeville
Ports, S. Farmer Sec 28 P O Milledgeville
Prindle, T. Farmer Sec 18 P O Milledgeville
Ransom, Firman, Farmer; Sec 7 P O Elkhorn Grove
Ransom, T. Farm; S 7 P O Elkhorn Grove
Reynolds, B. Laborer Sec 6 P O Elkhorn Grove
Reynolds, Lewis - Farmer ; Sec 4 P O Brookville; was born in Cayuga Co NY Aug 8, 1832; came to this Co. with parents by wagon, 1842; owns a farm 168 acres; held office Road Commissioner and School offices; married Martha Maria Warner, daughter of Levi Warner, Ewq. oldest settler here, Sept 7, 1854; she was born here at the Grove, Feb. 15, 1837, the oldest child now living here that was born here; they have one son Harry, born May 9, 1859; lont one son Leonard.
Reynolds, L. Farm; Sec 4 P O Eagle Point
Rogers D.
Rogers, G.P. Farmer Sec 4 P O Elkhorn Grove; born in Elk Co PA Dec 15, 1846; lived there 20 years; came to Carroll Co in 1865; is engaged in farming; owns 160 acres land; has held office of overseer of Highways; married Abbie Ripley from Polo, Feb. 24, 1873; they have one child, Ada Anna, born Aug. 26, 1876
Rogers, Jos. Farmer Sec 4 P O Eagle Point
Rogers, Plummer
Sargent, Enoch, Stumptown Sec 7 P O Elkhorn Grove
Schryver, E.W. Farmer Sec 33 P O Milledgeville
Schultz, J. Farm; Sec 20 P O Milledgeville
Selover, Andrew, House Mover; Sec 7 PO Elkhorn Grove
Sheets, Luther - Well driller; sec 6 Fremont; P O Elkhorn Grove
Shooly, Peter - Sec 6; Fremont; P O Elkhorn Grove
Shryon, Amos
Shryon, Erastus
Shryon, John H.
Shultz, J. Farm Sec 20 P O Milledgeville
Smith, A.H. Farm Sec 8 P O Elkhorn Grove
Smith, F.G. Farm Sec 8 PO Elkhorn Grove
Smith, F. Farmer Sec 8 P O Elkhorn Grove
Smith, Harry - Sec 8 P O Elkhorn Grove. Familiarly known all over the Co. as "uncle Harry" as born in Nottingham, Stratford Co, New Hampshire, Dec 21, 1803; moved to Virginia when 8 years of age; lived in NY State 5 years, and then moved to Ind; came to IL, to Rock Island in 1827; went to the lead mines in Wis. in 1832; was there at the breakout of the Black Hawk War; was enrolled and was elected Captain of the company dcalled the White Oak Springs Volunteers; he and s. M. Jarney were in partnership, the latter attending to their interests here, where they started the first store in this Grove; Uncle Harry came to this Co in Feb. 1840 and bought claim where he now lives from John C. Ankeny and afterwards entered it from government, the first claim entered in this town; he has lived on this farm 37 years. He has carted grain to Chicago and sold wheat for 40 per bushel and he has also sold it for $2.50 bushel; has driven hogs to Galena, killed them and sold the pork for $1.00 per cwt; owns 400 acres of land; he has held offices of Supervisor and Road Commissioner; was member of Constitutional Convention in 1860-1, and represented this Co. in the State Legislature in 1843 and 44; married Mrs. Lucinda Dalton, from NC Oct. 2, 1837; they have five children; Samuel S born July 14 1838 in Kansas; Tip Garland Jan. 3, 1841' Frank, June 29, 1843 in Kansas, ALbert H Feb. 9, 1846; John Quincy, Jan 6, 1848; Samuel was in 1st Ills. Artillery, Battery F; was transferred and promoted Captain, Battery A; was taken prisoner before Atlanta and confined for 8 months, at Macon, Columbia and Charleston; Tip was in Co. H 7th IVC; Frank was in the 140th Regt. IVI Cap. Co D.
Smith, Henry Jr.
Smith, John Q Sec 8
Smith, W.R. Farmer Sec 21 PO Milledgeville
Snook, Adam
Snook, H. Farm Sec 29 PO Milledgeville
Snook, Joseph, Farmer Sec 29 P O Milledgeville; born Canada West, Nov. 28, 1837; came to America when 2 years of age; came to Ogle Co in 1839, and to Carroll Co in 1863; Engaged in farming; owns 160 acres land, was in the army, Co. G 15th Regt. IVI; Holds offices Road Commissioner and School Director; married Miss Mary J. Berry from this Co., March 3, 1864; they have four children; William H. born June 5, 1865; Vesta A Nov. 16, 1868; Hetty A. May 7, 1872; Mary M. Oct 9, 1875; lost one Effie May born Dec. 24, 1866 and died Jan 25, 1872.
Spencer, Elmer - Driller; Fremont; Sec 6; P O Elkhorn Grove
Stapley, Henry - Farmer Sec 6 PO Elkhorn Grove
Starmer, Daniel - Farmer; Sec 19 P O Milledgeville; born Washington Co East TN Sept 12 1799; lived there about 20 years; then came to Morgan Co IL; lived there 10 years; was there during the Black Hawk War; was in Black Hawk War under Capt. Massus, in Gen. Hardy's command; came to Carroll Co in 1836, over 41 years ago; one earlies settlers; only three families here at the Grove that were here when he came; bought claim and entered land from government; he has carted grain and pork to Chicago; his house is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, here at the Grove; owns 127 acres land; married Sarah E. Hart, in Jacksonville, Ills. April 3, 1836; she was born in TN, March 17, 1820 and died April 1871; they have four children; Harriet, Mary, Samuel, Carrie; lost two children; Catherine and Ella; Samuel was in the army, Co. I 34th Regt. I.V.I. adn was wounded at Battle of Shiloh.
Steffens, Alfred, Farmer; Sec 32 P O Milledgeville; born Niagara District, Canada, Jan. 18, 1822; lived there about 18 years; came here with parents to Carroll Co., Spring 1840, has lived here over 37 years; one of the early settlers, only a few here when he came; owns 260 acres land; has carted wheat to Chicago and sold it for 40 cts. a bush.; has held office of Road Commissioner; married Miss Ellen H. Hawes, daughter of John H. Hawes, Esq. one of the early settlers, Oct. 24, 1855; she died Aug 26, 1876; they have three children; Mary Ellen, Sarah Gertrude and Fred A.
Steffens, J. Farm; Sec 20 P O Milledgeville
Thorp, George Sec 7 Stumptown P O Elkhorn Grove
Thorp, Horace L. Farmer and Pedler; Sec 7 P O Elkhorn Grove
Thorp, John - Sec. 7 Stumptown P O Elkhorn Grove
Thorp, Lucius S. Co. Surveyer and drainage commissioner; P O Elkhorn Grove; born in Genesee Co NY Nov. 15, 1825; came to this state and Co Oct. 26, 1846; Mr. T is proprietor of Flouring Mill at Elkhorn Grove; owns 47 acres with improvements, all of which is valued at $12,000; he married Miss Phoebe A Biles who was born in Bradford Co PA Oct. 26, 1832; they were married June 18, 1854; have three children; Eva A., Charles S., and Carrie E; he was Justice of the Peace from 1862 until 1877; was Supervisor one term and Assessor a number of years.
Todd, E.W. Farmer Sec 30 P O Milledgeville
Todd, Samuel Farmer Sec 31 P O Milledgeville
Turpin, John Farmer Sec 7 P O Elkhorn Grove
Vaught, Henry
Wakefield, Edward - Farmer Sec 9 PO Eagle Point
Warner, Levi Retired; Sec 4 P O Brookville, Ogle Co; born in Pittsford, Rutland Co VT Sep 11, 1795; at the age of 21 he started on a tour of observation on foot, for the purpose of seeing the country; came as far West as Missour, then through the Southern States, on foot and alone, keeping a daily journal of where he went and what he had seen; returned in the Fall, having walked 4,000 miles; the following year he came to Bond Co IL, went South to New Orleans; came to Galena, and was there during the Black Hawk War; came to Elkhorn Grove in 1832 and made the first claim on the South side of the Grove, where Squire Hawes now lives; he surveyed the State Road from Peoria to Galena; Also Co. Road from here to Mt. Carroll; he is the oldest settler here at the Grove, if not the oldest int he Co; he was the first Co Surveyor of this Co; was the first Town Clerk of this Town and served until 1866; held office Justice of Peace; examined techers; first settlement; married Mrs. Martha Winters, formerly Martha Bailey, from Greenbriar Co VA April 12, 1835; she kept Stage House for John D. Winters, at Cherry Grove, at an early day; they have only one child, Mrs. L. Reynolds. Mrs. Reynolds had seven children; Catherine J, John C, Robert, James, William K, Joshua J, William H.C.
Warner, Norman
Webster, Novatus B. Farmer Sec 33 P O Milledgeville; born Delaware Co NY Dec. 29, 1821; came to Ogle Co Nov. 25, 1836; to Carroll Co in 1845 and has lived here 32 years; one of the early settlers; engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 135 acres; has held office of School Director; married Martha Beardsley of Delaware Co NY, in 1845; she died in 1861; Marrie dMrs. Sallie A Ruggles, from Delaware Co NY in 1863; they have five children by first; Urbane, Hester A, Eliza M, Aaron, Franklin, one son George by present wife.
Welstead, Mrs. Harriet M. Sec 19 P O Milledgeville; born in this town and Co. Oct. 29, 1838; she married Fletcher Hutton, from Pa., Sep. 7, 1853, married John H. Welstead from NY Oct. 10, 1866; owns farm of 40 acres; she has had seven children; Jennie, Bennie, Emma, Jessie, Maggie, Mary, Della.
Wilson C. Farm Sec 8 P O Eagle Point
Wilson H. Farm Sec 8 P O Eagle Point
Wilson, Mrs. Isabella Sec 8 P O Eagle Point. Born in England; came to America in infancy; was raised in Wis. Married Ransom Wilson, from Richland Co OH July 29, 1849; they came to this Co. in 1849 and bought the Journey farm, one of the earliest located claims here; he drove cattle across the plains to Cal; drove the first drove of cattle from her to Chicago; he died Sept 5, 1873, leaving an estate of 240 acres; she lives in the old stage house, where the first store was kept in this town; has 10 children, seven sons and three daughters.
Wilson, S. Farm Sec 5 P O Elkhorn Grove
Woodin, Dennis, Blacksmith Sec 6 P O Elkhorn Grove
Woodin, N. Farm Sec 6 P O Elkhorn Grove
Worlferl, F. Farm S 19 P O Milledgeville
Zoh, Choras
