Samuel ALLEN - Laborer; Savanna
Paul ANDERSON - Stone Mason; Savanna
John APPLEBY - Laborer: Savanna
Guy S. ARMSTRONG - Merchant; Savanna
James C. ATKINS - Grocer and Confectioner; Savanna; born in Madison Co., ILL.,
March 15, 1838; came to this Co. in 1845, and was among the earliest settlers
married Miss M. C. Oman, of Janesville, Wis., Feb. 17, 1864; they have
one son, Henry 0.; Mr. A. served about two years in the late Rebellion, Co. C, 45th I. V. I.; he was wounded at Ft. Donelson.
Henry BAGGS - Farmer; Savanna
Charles BARTLETT - Teamster; Savanna
Edward BARTLETT - Teamser; Savanna
Enoch BARTLETT - Stone mason; Savanna
Eli BENNETT - Farmer; Savanna
L.D. BENNETT - Farmer; Savanna
J.F. BENNEFIELD - Farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Savanna
L.W. BEMIS - Real Estate Agent; Savanna
Ed BERRY - Laborer; Savanna
Wm. BERRY - Laborer; Savanna
Henry A. BENJAMIN - Fisherman; Savanna
John BENJAMIN - Fisherman; Savanna
George A. BLINEBERRY - Carpenter; Savanna
George W. BLINEBERRY - Carpenter; Savanna
D.L. BOWEN - Contractor and Builder; Savanna; born in
Herkimer Co., N.Y., Oct. 20, 1816; left there at the age of 17; moved to Ill.,
to Carroll Co., in 1835; was one of the earliest settlers, there being but three families in the neighborhood when he came - Aaron Pierce, Geo. Davidson and Wm. Blundle, none of whom are living in the Co.; has made his home at Savanna for over 42 years, and there are very few persons now living in this Co. who were here when he came; he
married Miss Sila, daughter of Aaron Pierce, she now being the oldest settler in Carroll Co., coming here with her parents in 1828; Mr. Bowen is the architect and builder of the beautiful High School Building of this town, also of the Methodist and Congregational Churches, and many other buildings; he owns and runs planiugmill, across the river, at Sabula, Iowa; was on the first jury ever empaneled in Carroll Co.; has held the office of County Commissioner and other offices of trust; they
have four children, three sons and one daughter:
L. W., Emma L, A. P. and Frank.
L.S. BOWEN - Merchant; Savanna
John S. BOWMAN - Farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Savanna
born in Lebanon Co., Pa., May 9, 1849; came to this Co. in 1861; owns 80 acres land, valued at $1,000;
married Miss Salenna, daughter of W. L. B. Jenks; she was born in this
Co., in March, 1849; they were married Jan. 29, 1872;
have two children: Wm. D. and Annie Bell.
George W. BRISTOL - Clerk; Savanna
E. BROBECK - Fisherman; Savanna
John BROWN - Teamster; Savanna
Wm. BROWN - Blacksmith; Savanna
George CABLE - Laborer; Savanna
James CAMPBELL - RR Conductor; Savanna
F.A> CHAMBERS - Hotel Clerk; Savanna
Fred CHAMBERS - Proprietor & Owner of the Chambers House; Savanna
was born in Kent Co., Eng., Dec. 10, 1820, and with his parents emigrated to Mina, Chatauqua Co., N. Y., when quite young; when about 20 years old, he started West, landing in Chicago in May, 1840, Galena, Ill., being his destination; for want of conveyance, he left Chicago on foot, and on the way stopped over night at the Pierce House, Savanna; next morning he chanced to see the landlady chopping wood to prepare breakfast, and, volunteering his services, accidentally almost cut his foot entirely off; by this he was disabled for three months from further pursuit of his journey, and was fixed for the future as a permanent resident of Savanna.
In Dec., 1840, he married Miss Laura M. Strong, a native of Crawford Co., Pa.; they have
two sons and three daughters living: Jessie E., Fred A., William E.,
Mabel and Emma; after laboring for some time as a day hand, he embarked in business as a merchant, grain buyer, and also in the manufacture of powder; while in this latter business, his powder mill blew up three times, and his escape from being blown up with it was narrow.
Lewis CHAPIN - Laborer; Savanna
Lorin CHAPIN - Laborer; Savanna
H. CHAPMAN - Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Savanna
James M. CHIPMAN - Drayman; Savanna
C.H. CHURCH - Farmer; Savanna
George CHURCH - Farmer; Savanna
Ira CLARK - Drayman; Savanna
J.R. CLIFT - RR Carpenter; Savanna
A. COATES - Laborer; Savanna
John Alden COOLEY - Butcher; Savanna; born in Chatauqua Co., N.Y.,
Aug. 23, 1832; came to this Co. in 1853; since coming here, he has been engaged in grain, stock and butcher business;
married Miss Frances, daughter of Henry B. Harmon, one of the oldest settlers of the Co.;
she was born in Mass., April 26, 1837; they were married Jan. 6, 1855;
they have five children living, having lost two: Henry E., John A.,
Elmer, and Charles A. and Mary E. (twins); deceased, Clara and Calley; was School Director four years, Commissioner of Highways two years, and School Trustee two years.
Capt. Stoughton COOLEY - Retired; Savanna;
born in Chatauqua Co., N. V., July 9, 1822; he removed to Ohio in 1840; remained there about four years;
came to this Co. in 1851; was engaged in steamboating on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers about 11 years; was captain on the "W. F. Curtis ;" also built the steamboat "Tensas ;"
married Miss Clara May, Oct. 18, 1842; she was born in Washington Co., Pa.; they have five Sons:
W. W., now captain of the "Tensas," navigating the Mississippi and tributaries;
R. Emmett, engineer on "Tensas;" L. V., clerk on "Tensas;"
Stoughton and Gilbert, attending school.
J.C. CROSS - Cler; Savanna
Pat, CURRAN - Section Foreman W.U.R.R. Savanna
Clark DANIELS - Fisherman; Savanna
Jackson C. DANIELS - Retired; Savanna;
born in Wilson Co., Tenn., March 15, 1815; moved to Jo Daviess Co. in 1846, and to this
Co. in Feb., 1870; is Justice of the Peace; married Mrs. Nancy Turner,
widow of George, June 26, 1829; she was born in Adair Co.,
Ky., March 22, 1814; they have three daughters: Sarah A.
(now Mrs. John Westfall); Amanda V. now Mrs. Chas. Morse); Lucy M.
(now Mrs. Thos. Jenks.)
Benjamin DAVIS - Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Savanna
D. DAVIS - Laborer; Savanna
Frank Charles DeWOLF - Proprietor Planing Mill; Savanna;
born in Molinč, Rock Island Co., Nov. 19, 1849; came to this Co. in
1851; has remained here ever since; married Miss Frances Rose, who was born in this Co.;
they were married March 22, 1874; have one son, Charles B.,
born March 5, 1875.
Michael DOHONEY - RR Pile Driver Engineer; Savanna:
Joseph DOTY - Farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Savanna
Rev. John DOW - Preacher; Savanna
Medard DUPUIS - Lumber Dealer; Savanna;
born in Canada, Nov. 3, 1813; left there and went to Gratiot Grove, Wis., in 1832; remained there about one year, and then removed to Galena, Ill.; Mr. D. served in the Black Hawk War;
came to this Co. in May, 1845, and has remained here ever since; has been engaged in the lumber business at Savanna since 1847, and is one of the oldest settlers;
married Miss Sarah A. Woodruff, from Marlborough, Mass.; they were
married March 29, 1851; have four sons and three daughters: Thos. F.,
M. W., Sarah Denise, Eber, Jeannette, Mary S. and Newton;
Mr. D. was the first Mayor of Savanna; was Supervisor three terms, Town Clerk one term, and School Director three terms.
L. DUNN - Laborer; Savanna;
N.C. DYER - Miller (Wood); Savanna
Isaac ELLIOTT - Blacksmith; Savanna
James L. ELLIOTT - Laborer Savanna
William ELLIS - Laborer; Savanna
Volney ELLITHORPE - Laborer; Savanna
James ENGLISH - RR Laborer; Savanna
James ENGLISH Jr. - RR Laborer; Savanna
Fred EVERT - Carpenter; Savanna
Erastus D. EYMER - Laborer; Savanna
John FINK - Student; Savanna
F.W. FITCH - R.R.Agent; Savanna
Matthew FOX - R.R. Switchman; Savanna
William FRAZIER - R.R. Watchman Savanna
Milton FUNK - Farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Savanna;
born in Pickaway Co.,Ohio, May 18, 1835; came to this Co. in Aug.,
1861; owns 80 acres land, valued at $1,600; married Mary Corney, who was
born in Muffin Co., Pa., March 22, 1842; they were married Dec. 24,
1863; they have five children: Ellen, Robert, Viola, Mina and Walter
J.W. FULLER - Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Savanna
Jonathan FULLER - Retired; Savanna; born in Kennehec Co., Maine,
Nov. 21, 1812; came to Ill., to Tazewell Co., in Dec., 1835,and
to this Co. in March, 1837; has remained here ever since, and is one of the oldest settlers;
married Miss Sarah Ashby; she was born in Canada, Sept. 20, 1823; they were
married in Jan., 1840; have seven children living: Angeline, John W.,
Franklin, George, Orrin, Minnie, and Alice;
Mr. F. is Trustee of the M. E. Church at Savanna, and has been for about ten years.
John N. GEIGUS - Merchant; Savanna;
born in Switzerland, Nov. 26, 1830; came to the U. S. and to N. V. in 1853;
to this Co. in 1856; carried the U. S. mail between Savanna and Freeport two years;
married Miss Caroline Washmund, Aug. 31, 1855; she was born in Mecklenburg,
Germany, July 24, 1841; have two daughters: Mary and Clarabell.
B.H. GILBERT - Clerk; Savanna
L. GILBERT - Laborer; Savanna
M.L. GORMAN - R.R. Engineer; Savanna
James GRAYLESS - Laborer; Savanna
Simon GREENLEAF - Editor & Proprietor of Savanna Times; born in
Penobscot Co., Me., May 3, 1822; came West in 1851, and located in Shokopee,
Minn.; remained there until 1863, and then removed to Davenport, Iowa; removed to Racine, Wis., in 1865, and remained there until 1867;
then came to Savanna; he took charge of the Times in 1875; has been Justice
of the Peace and School Director about six years; in 1846,
he married Miss Frances J. Foss; she is a native of N. H., born Aug. 13, 1824; the have five sons and one daughter: Frederic W., Henry H., Ada E., Oliver W., Frank S. and Edward P.
Oliver Wyatt GREENLEAF - Printer; Savanna (son of Simon Greenleaf)
G. GRIFFITHS - Foreman R.R. Car Shops; Savanna
C. GROATH - Farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Savanna
L. GUNN - Laborer; Savanna
Matt GUNTHER - Stone Mason; Savanna
George HAAS, Sr., - Gardener; Savanna
George HAAS - Furniture Dealer; Savanna;
born in Lehigh Co., Pa., Nov. 13, 1832; he came to Jo Daviess Co., Ill., in 1843, and to this Co. in 1865; has been in the furniture business here for the past 12 years; his wife's maiden
name was Phoebe A.. Miller; she was born in Jo Daviess Co., Iii., July 19, 1846; they were married July 19, 1865; he has two children by former marriage, and three children by present marnage.
Fred HALL - Laborer; Savanna
J.H. HALL - Labaorer; Savanna
John HAMMOND - School Teacher; Savanna
Robert HAMMOND - Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Savanna
born in Monaghan Co., Ireland, in 1815; came to the U. S. and to St. Louis in the Fall of 1848; remained there until the Spring of 1849, and then removed to Galena, Ill.,
and to this Co. in 1861; he owns 648 acres, valued at $16,200; he
married Miss Sarah McKnight, Sept. 7, 1848; she was born in the same Co., in 1827; they have
six Sons and one daughter: John, born July 29, 1849;
Robert, May 6, 1852; Emily, Oct. 12, Alexander, Dec. 19, 1857;
William, March 6, 1859; David, June 26, 1861; Albert, June 17, 1865.
R. HAMMOND Jr. - Farmer; P.O. Savanna
George HANKERSON - Farmer; P.O. Savanna
Patrick HARKINS - R.R. Laborer; Savanna
Gilbert HARTSAUGH - Teamster; Savanna
Henry HARTSAUGH - Teamster; Savanna
Joseph HARTSAUGH - Teamster; Savanna
William HARTSAUGH - Teamster; Savanna
A.D. HATFIELD - Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Saavanna
F. HATFIELD - Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Savanna
S. HEFFLEBOWER - R.R. Laborer; Savanna
R.W. HIBBARD - W. U. Tel. Operator; Savanna
H.C. HICKS - Plasterer; Savanna
Seth HICKS - Plaster; Savanna
A. HOFFMAN - Laborer; Savanna
Charles HOFFMAN - Laborer; Savanna
A. HOLLAND - Merchants Clerk; Savanna
B.J. HOLLAND - Merchants Clerk; Savanna
C.L. HOWE - MErchant; P.O. Savanna
Calvin HUBBLE - Quarryman; Savanna
James HUBBLE - Renter; Savanna
John HULLET - Laborer; Savanna
George P. HUSHMILLER - Farmer; P.O. Savanna
William H. IDEN - Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Savanna
James H. IDEN - Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Savanna;
born in London Co., Va., Jan. 19, 182,4; came to this state, to Hancock Co.. in 1846; to this Co.
in August, 1848; owns 176 acres, valued at $4,300; married Miss Sarah
Bostwick, who was born in Orleans Co., N. Y., May 29, 1828; they were
married March 27, 1847; have a family of six children, two sons and four
daughters: Julia V., Leona I., William V. Louella, Minnie U. and Douglass.
F.M. JENKS - Merchant; Savanna
Thomas JENKS - Farmer; P.O. Savanna
Biography
W.L. B. JENKS - Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Savanna;
born in Beverly, Randolph Co., Va., Aug. 13, 1815; he came to this state and to Rock Island in Dec., 1836, and to
this Co. in 1838; is one of the oldest settlers; kept tavern from that time until 1850; in 1852 he commenced steamboating on the Mississippi River, which he continued at, off and on, until 1861; owns 735 acres of land in this township, valued at $26,600; has been married three times;
has 6 children: Alonzo, Salenna, William, Thomas, Brown and George; he was the first county treasurer of this Co., and was postmaster under Taylor's administration.
S. JENSEN - R.R. Laborer; Savanna
G.W. JOHNSON - Physician; Savanna
N.W. JORDAN - R.R. Fireman; Savanna
Charles F. KELLER - Brewer; Savanna
Frank KEARNEY - Farmer; SEc. 14; P.O. Savanna:
born in Jo Daviess Co., Ill., March 16, 1844; came to this Co. in
1858; owns 228 acres, valued at $6,840; married Miss Helen Gray,
who was born in N. Y., March 18, 1842; they were married in May, 1866;
have five children, Myrtle,Reuben H., Nellie,May and Franklin; was school director one term, and is
now road commissioner; he served three years in late Rebellion, in Co. C, 92 I.V.I.
Joseph KELLER - Proprietor Eagle Brewery; Savanna;
born in Prussia, Germany, in 1812; came to the U. S. in 1842; his brewery was started in 1868; he manufactures about 2,000 barrels of beer per year; he ships his beer principally to Mt. Carroll, Shannon, Lanark, Thompson, Hanover, Elizabeth, and a considerable amount to Iowa.
Lewis KELLER - Laborer; Savanna
A. KELLOGG - Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Savanna
Charles KELLOGG - Druggist; Savanna
F.E. KELLOGG - Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Savanna
G.W. KELLOGG - Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Savanna
Thomas KELLY - Laborer; Savanna
W. KITCHING - Miller; Savanna Mills; Savanna
Thomas LAW - Savanna
William B. LAW - Proprietor BLue Glass Billiar Hall; Savanna;
born in the Co. Ferinanaugh, Ireland; came to the U.S. and to this Co. in 1869; married
Miss Sarah J. Law; she was born in this Co.; they were married in Feb., 1871; they have one son,
William George, born Nov. 25, 1871.
W.T. LAW - Merchant; Savanna;
born in Carroll Co., Ill., Sept. 12, 1848; has been engaged in the grocery
business here for the past 7 years;
married Miss Elizabeth E. Irwin, Sept. 14, 1871; she was born
July 12, 1852; have three children, two sons and one daughter:
Irwin H., Annie, and baby not yet named.
John LAWSON - Merchant Tailor; Savanna
John LINES - R.R. Engineer; Savanna
Joseph LISTER - Sewing Machine Agent; Savanna
Morris LISTER - Blacksmith; Savanna
Julius LONGWAY - Laborer; Savanna
W.F. LOOP - Farmer; P.O. Savanna
Edward LOOPS - R.R. Laborer; Savanna
George W. LORD - Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Savanna;
born in Savanna Tp., Sept. 9, 1845; his father, Nathan K., came to Savanna, Oct. 15, 1835; he entered the
land they now live on, and was driven twice from Savanna to Galena by Indians, and always lived here until his death, which occurred Oct. 22, 1875; born in Crawford Co., Pa., and came out on the first boat ever run on the Erie Canal;
George W. served eight months in the late Rebellion, in Co. D, 153d I. V. I.
he married Cordelia M. Humphrey, Nov. 4, 1869; they have four Sons:
Charles, born Aug. 25, 1870; John, July 31, 1872;
William H., Sept. 28, 1874; George W., Jr., Sept. 4, 1876
William LORD - Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Savanna
William LUCAS - R.R. Laborer; Savanna
J.G. LYTTLE - Jeweler; Savanna
J.M.B. McCRACKEN - Steamboat Captain; Savanna
Joseph McGRAIL - R.R. Machinist; Savanna
Jonathan McGRATH - R.R. Switchman; Savanna
Daniel McRAE - Teamster; Savanna
John McRAE - Barber; Savanna
William McRAE - R.R. Car Repairer; Savanna
E.H. MABERLY - Painter; Savanna
George N. MACHEN - Merchant; Savanna
William MACHEN - Farmer; P.O. Savanna
George MAHOOD - School Teacher & Town Officer; Savanna
George MANNING - Bartender; Savanna
Peter MARKEY - R.R. Switchman; Savanna
S.A. MARKWELL - R.R. Car Repairer; Savanna
George C. MASTIN - Principal of High School; Savanna
Owen MEARES - Laborer; Savanna
P.H. MEARES - Blacksmith; Savanna
Thomas MEARS - Laborer; Savanna
J.W. MERRILL - Attorney at Law; Savanna
Martin MICHAEL - Fisherman; Savanna
Conrad MILLER - Farmer - P.O> Savanna
George E. MILLER - Physician; Savanna
W.M. MITCHEL - Fisherman; Savanna
Anthony MOGAN - R.R. Laborer; Savanna
Daniel M. MOGAN - Fisherman; Savanna
Chris MONETAR - Fisherman; Savanna
Stuart MOOREHEAD - Renter; Savanna
Charles MORSE - Proprietor Sash & Blind Factory; Savanna;
born in Broom Co., N. Y., June 9, 1851; came to this Co. in May, 1873;
married Miss Amanda Daniel; she was born in the town of Stockton, Jo Daviess Co., III.,
Nov. 12, 1852; they were married March 22, 1876; has one son,
De Forrest, born Jan. 22, 1877.
Russel MORSE - Lumberlan; Savanna
Patrick MULLEN - R.R. Laborer; Savanna
William MULLEN - R.R. Laborer; Savanna
Godfrey MYERS - Savanna
Smith MYERS - Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Savanna
H. OMAN - Merchant; Savanna
John ORR - Police Magistrate; Savanna; born in Franklin Co., Mass.,
Feb. 27, 1814; came to this town and Co. in Oct., 1836, and is one of the oldest settler now living;
married Miss Susan Bennet; she was born in Franklin Co., Vt., in Sept.,
1816; they were married in Feb., 1835, at her home in Vt.; they have no family; lost one daughter.
James OSBORN - Harness Maker; Savanna
C.H. OWEN - Car Inspector; Savanna
Nelson OWENS - R.R. Fireman; Savanna
Samuel PATTERSON - Laborer; Savanna
M.S. PEASE - Carpenter; Savanna
W.S. PEASE - Carpenter; Savanna
B. PUFORD - Druggist; Savanna
James PULFORD - R.R> Car Repairer; Savanna
Jerry PULFORD - R.R> Laborer; Savanna
Samuel PULFORD - Steamboat Engineer; Savanna
Patrick QUINN - R.R. Laborer; Savanna
John RAE - Farmer; P.O> Savanna
Moses RAMOND Jr. - Laborer; Savanna
Moses RAMOND, Sr. - Laborer; Savanna
Joseph RAYMOND - Laborer; Savanna
Alfred REAUGH - Blacksmith; Savanna
H. C. RHODES - Lumberman; Savanna
Captain J.B. RHODES - Savanna
born in Columbus Co., 0., in Nov., 1817; came to Savanna in July, 1841, where he first engaged as a clerk in the store of J. W. White, with whom he remained seventeen months and a half, or until about March 1, 1843; then engaged in the sheep trade-going to Ohio and bringing out a large drove; after disposing of his sheep interest, upon which he made a reasonably fair profit, he re-engaged as a clerk for eight months, with White's successor in business, and then became a partner; the partnership continued one year, when Captain Rhodes bought out the interests of his
partners and became sole proprietor for six years; selling out at the end of that time, he remained out of business two years, and then formed a partnership with
W. L. B. Jinks, with whom he remained in business until 1852, when he sold out and engaged in steamboating, buying an interest in the steamboat "Martha No. 2,"
and has remained in that business ever since; during these years, Captain Rhodes was called twice to serve the people of the Co. in an official capacity, being elected Sheriff in 1846, and again in 1848; since his settlement here in 1841. he has been closely identified with the interests of the town of his home and the Co. at large; in March, 1846,
married Miss Mary Jane Pierce, the first white child born in the
territory now embraced in Carroll Co., who was born in the old Indian
council house; Mrs. Rhodes died Nov. 14, 1877.
William P. RHODES - Lumber Dealer; Savanna
Robert RICHARDSON - Blacksmith; Savanna
J. RICKARD - R.R. Engineer; Savanna
William RITCHEY - Laborer; Savanna
J.R. ROBINSON - Steamboat Clerk; Savanna
I.M. RODEE - R.R. Carpenter; Savanna
Jerry ROURKE - R.R. Laborer; Savanna
Joseph RUNYAN - Laborer and Boarding House Proprietor; Savanna
Charles RUSSELL - Laborer; Savanna
Homer SARTWELL - Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Savanna
Peter SATTLER - Carpenter; Savanna
William SATTLER - Laborer; Savanna
Fred SCHOOL - Retired Merchant; Savanna
Levi SHADLE - Laborer; Savanna
Martin SHEPARD - Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Savanna;
born in the Town of Butler, Wayne Co., N.Y., Feb. 23, 1835;
came to Carroll Co., in July, 1848; owns 600 acres: manufactured 2,500 gallons of molasses this Fall;
married Miss Adelia J. Bennett, May 10, 1854; she was born in Essex Co., Vt., June 12, 1835;
they have four sons and four daughters: Addle R., born Feb. 15, 1857;
Sheron, Jan. 27, 1859; John E., Aug. 28, 1861; Martin, Dec. 15, 1863;
U. Grant, Oct. 20, 1866; Annie L., Aug. 25, 1869;
Beulah B., Dec. 9, 1874; Adelia J., May 18, 1877.
John SHAY - Carpenter; Savanna
Edward SINCLAIR - Carpenter; Savanna
D.C. SMITH - Merchants Clerk; Savanna
Frank SMITH - Fisherman; Savanna
James R. SMITH - Fisherman; Savanna
John SMITH - Farmer; P.O. Savanna
W.C. SMITH - Laborer; Savanna
W.F. SMITH - Laborer; Savanna
W.H. SMITH - Carpenter; Savanna
Nicholas STEBLER - Saloon and Billiard Hall; Savanna;
born in Switzerland; came to the U. S. and to New Orleans in 1849; to this Co. in July, 1852; has been married twice;
his present wife was Lyda Kehl; she was born in Pottsville, Pa.,
March 17, 1841; they were married in Oct., 1868.
Albert STEDMAN - Farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Savanna;
born in Jefferson Co., N.Y., March 17, 1811; came to Oneco, Stephenson Co., Ill., in the Fall of 1839,
and to this Co., in May, 1845; is one of the oldest settlers; owns 352 acres, valued at $8,800;
married Miss Jane Buchanan, who was born in Ontario, Co., N.Y.,
May 21, 1816; they were married in Nov., 1834; have nine children,
four Sons and five daughters: Franklin, Caroline, Adaline, Louisa,
Hattie, George, Emma, Ira and Lincoln.
Frank STEDMAN - Town Clerk and Clerk in the W.U.R.R. Freight Office; Savanna;
born in Ontario Co., N.Y., Oct. 30,1835; came to Oneco, Stephenson Co., Ill.,
in 1846; married Miss Mary Sargent, in 1862; she was born in this Co.
have two sons: Harry and Kleber; lost one daughter, Rosa.
S.S. St. JOHN - Saloon Keeper; Savanna
James H. STEMMER - Painter; Savanna
G.H. STODDARD - Merchant adn P.M.; Savanna
A.J. STRANSKY - Machinist; Savanna
John A. STRANSKY - Wagonmaking, Blacksmithing adn Repairing; Savanna;
born in Bohemia, March 23, 1841; came to the U. S. and to Racine, Wis., in Nov., 1854, and to this Co.,
April 28, 1865; has been in business here ever since;
married Miss Margaret Krodell, Nov. 11, 1872; she was
born in Jo Daviess Co., Ill., they have two children, twins: Julia I and Annie M.
John STUBE - Saloon Keeper; Savanna
L.J. TAYLOR - Constable; Savanna
Pliney TAYLOR - Butcher; Savanna
Kasper THAIN - Wagon Maker; Savanna
Jacob TROUTMAN -
Ulrich TRUSINGER - Laborer; Savanna
Cal. TURNER - Laborer; Savanna
Joseph UNYER - Laborer; Savanna
R.L. UPCHURCH - Painter; Savanna
A.C. VANBETTER - Steamboat Engineer; Savanna
George VANBETTER - Steamboat Engineer; Savanna
Jacob VERSITY - R.R. Laborer; Savanna
J.G. WEBER - Wagon Maker; Savanna
L.H. WESTBROOK - Merchant; Savanna
George WHITTEN - Farmer; Savanna
Michael WHITTY - Laboere; Savanna
R.L. WILDER - Laborer; Savanna
W. WILDER - Laboere; Savanna
William WILLIAMS - Farmer; Savanna
Joseph F. WITHART - Butcher; Savanna
Jerry WOOD - Banker; Savanna
Dr. E. WOODRUFF - Physician; Savanna;
born in Montgomery, Orange Co., N.Y., Feb. 1, 1815; commenced the study of medicine when about 18 years of
age, with Dr. Eager, of Montgomery, N. Y., and graduated at the aoe of 21, at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia; left N. Y. in Sept., 1836, and located at Joliet, Will Co., Ill., where he remained one year, and then came here, and has made Savanna his home ever since; in 1842, he married Miss Emma Eddowes, a native of Pa.
I.S. WOODRUFF - Proprietor Woodruff House; Savanna
Jacob WOOSTER - Saloon Keeper; Savanna
