Alexander, James retired farmer; Shannon.
Amelsberg, Benhard, laborer; Shannon.
Amelsberg, Dick, teamster; Shannon.
Artz, Amos, teamster; Shannon.
Artz, Sam, farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Shannon.
Ayers, Mahlon, well driller; Shannon.
Ayers, Robert, well driller; Shannon.
Barnes, William H. farmer; Sec. 20; P. 0. Shannon.
Barnes, Jefferson; Farmer;
Sec. 20; P. 0. Shannon; born in Maryland, in 1827; came to this Co., in 1871;
owns 560 acres; he married Miss Amanda Dye, in 1853; she was born in Maryland
has four children: William H., John J., Edward S., and Delpha; lost one daughter, Louisa.
Barron, Jos., farmer; Sec. 6; P. 0. Shannon.
Barron Thos. Sr., farm; S. 6; P.O. Shannon.
Barron, Thomas Jr., Farmer; Sec. 6; P. 0. Shannon; born in Ireland in
1831; came to this state in 1849 has held office of Road Commissioner; owns
450 acres; he married Miss Ann Barron, in 1862; she was born in Ireland; has four
children: Mary J., William H., C. Agnes, and Alice 0.
Baysore, Joseph, Miller; Shannon; born in Pa., in 1836; came to this
Co. in 1877; he is proprietor of the Shannon Steam Mills; he married Miss
Eliza Medora, in 1853; she was born in Pa.; has two children: Elmerand Merrill;
lost two, Russell and Merritt.
Bear, F. X. clerk; Shannon.
Beabler. Reuben, shoemaker; Shannon.
Beck, Joseph, farmer:Sec. 17; P.O. Shannon.
Beggin, Patrick, laborer; Shannon.
Beldt. John, farmer; Sec. 28; P. 0. Shannon.
Berket, Henry; laborer; Shannon.
Black, William, blacksmith: Shannon.
Bohen, J.T.; Shoemaker; Shannon; born in Germany, in 182.5: came to this
Co. in 1855; married Hannah Fehman. in 1856: she was born in Germany; they
have six children: Herman, Elia.s, John. Lizzie, Mary and Hannah.
Bolinger, Eli;farmer: Sec. 7; P.0.Shannon.
Bowen, James; farmer: P.O. Cherry Grove.
Bowers, H.; farmer; See. 31; P. 0. Shannon.
Bowers, Jos; farmer; Sec. 31; P. 0. Shannon
Brandt, M. L.; well driller; Shannon.
Brenner, Benjamin; farmer: P. 0. Shannon.
Brenuer, Henry; wagon maker; Shannon.
Bromse, Wilkie; farmer.
Brown, Sanford, carpenter; Shannon
Burt, Edmund; stock dealer; Shannon.
Burt, R B. farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Shannon.
Burt Wm. farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Shannon.
Butterbaugh, S.H.; Druggist; Shannon; born in Pa. in 1844; came to
this Co. in 1849; has been established in business 9 years; he enlisted in the 146th
I. V. I., and served until the regiment was mustered out; has held office of Town
Clerk; married Miss M. Giddings. in 1868; they have four children: Anna M., Lucia G., Meda and Ethel.
Byers D. C. farmer; Sec. 31; P.O.Shannon.
Byers, Geo. C.; Farmer; See. 31; P. 0. Shannon: born in Blair Co., Pa., in
1844; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 160 acres; married Miss Mary Bossier, in 1878;
she was born in Pa.; they have one child, Charles H.; enlisted in the 142d I. V. I.,
and afterwards re-enlisted in the 15th I. V. I., and served until the close of the war.
Campbell, George; laborer; Shannon.
Cannon Michael, laborer; Shannon.
Carter George, farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Shannon.
Clark John, blind man; Shannon.
Clark Owen, stone mason; Shannon.
Collins, Charles C., Grain Dealer; Shannon; born in Orleans
Co., N. Y., in 1831: came to this Co. in 1865: he married `Miss Cornelia Goodrich,
in 1856; she was born in N. Y: they have
three children: Minnie B., Kitty G. and Albert, lost one son, Harvey.
Connelly R. clerk post office; Shannon.
Conner P. laborer; Shannon.
Cook, U. M. of the firm of Sherwood & Cook, Banker. Shannon: born in New
Hampshire in 1835; came to this Co. in 1856; owns 80 acres: has held offices of
Town Clerk, Supervisor, School Trustee, and School Director; he married Miss
Phebe Sherwood, in 1863: she was born in N. Y: they have five children: Hattie E.,
Emma, Alice, Harry S. and Herbert
Cooney Frank, laborer; Sbannon
Corrie, William; Painter; Shannon; born in Scotland in 1845; came
to this Co. in 1874: he married Anna Black,
in 1866: she was born in Ogle Co.; they
have four children: Belle, William A., Edward and Blanche.
Coulter J. H. meat market; Shannon.
Cowan, W.S.; Grain Dealer, Shannon; born in Penn. 1849; came to this
Co. in 1856; married Miss Lucy Hileman, in 1873; she was born in Penn.
Cowley, Joseph, Shannon.
Cowley, T. C. Hardware and House Furnishing Goods, Shannon; born in
Mass, in 1852; came to this Co. in 1860.
Crabtree, M. farmer; Sec. 29; P. 0. Shannon.
Cram D. farmer; Sec. 21; P. 0. Shannon.
Daniels, Jacob; farmer; Sec. 28; P. 0. Shannon.
Daniels A. farmer; Sec. 33; P. 0. Shannon.
Deal, A. W. Druggist and Dealer in Stationery, Paper Hangings, etc., Shannon; born in Penn. in 1849; came to this
Co. in 187?; he is associated in business
with Jno, C. Mover, under the firm name
of Deal & Moyer; he married Miss Loretta Madiso, Dec. 25, 1872; she was
born in Illinos; they have one child, Nevvia, lost one daughter.
Dellinger B. L. stone mason; Shannon.
Dodds, Andrew, Farmer See, 6; P. 0. Shannon; born in Scotland in
1809; came to America in 1831, and settled
in Savanna in 1837, and is one of the
oldest settlers; owns 160 acres; has held
offices of School Director. Highway Commissioner, and Supervisor; he married
Miss Elizabeth Pearse in 1835; she was
born in Eng1and: has five children, William, Mary, Joseph, Dollie, and Andrew.
Dodds Joseph, farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Shannon.
Dodds, Wm. Clerk for C. C. Collins; Shannon; born in Savanna Carroll Co.
in 1839; he marrie O.E. Dougherty in 1867; she was born in Ohio; has one child, Ida
by a former marriage, and two by second
marriage, Zula and Wm. Martin.
Dunman John, laborer; Shannon.
Dugard Charles, laborer; Shannon.
Eby, Joseph - retired farmer; Shannon,
Eichholtz, Daniel; Grain and Stook Dealer; Shannon; born in Pa.
in 1835; came to this state in 1855, and to
this Co. in 1819: owns 160 acres; has held
offices of Road Commissioner, Town
Clerk, School Director and School Trustee
he married Miss L. Neikirk. in Jan. 1863:
she was born in Md.; has one child living,
lost four.
Eisenbise John, farm ; Sec 29; P.0. Shannon,
Erb Joseph, tarmer: See, 7; P. 0. Shannon.
Flory, Henry, , blacksmith; Shannon.
Flory John, R. R. carpenter; Shannon.
Flory, Louis, Cooper; Shannon.
Fox, Frank. teamster; Shannon,
Frucksen, Lucas, , Farmer;
Sec. 4; P. 0. Shannon: born in Germany,
1838; came to this country in 1854; owns 280
acres, has held office of School Director;
he married Miss Taka Kards, in 1865;
she was born in Germany; has four children,
Peter, Jopa, Nannie and Fukal.
Fry, George, Retired Farmer;
Shannon; born in Germany in l8l4;came to this country in 1880, and to Ogle Co. in
1852; owns 260 acres; he married Margaret
Kline, in 1540: she was born in Germany;
has ten children: Christianson, Jacob,
Samuel, George, Moses, Catharine, Elizabeth, Mary, Lucy, and Sarah; lost two.
Gallagher, Peter - Laborer Shannon
Garrity Pat. laborer; Shannon.
Gemmill, William. Farmer; Sec. 6 P. 0. Shannon; born in Pa, in 1826: came to
this state in 1852, and to this Co. in 1857,
owns 202 acres : holds office of School Director and Assessor married Miss Susan
Brenner, in l850 she was born in Pa.:
have nine children Wiley, Calvin, Emma,
J., Howard S., William N., Carrie I., Etta, Luella M., John A. and Harry E,
Gemmill W, C,
Gerhart Benjamin, hostler.
Gettemy H. H. farmer; Sec. 1; P.O.Shannon.
Giddings, V. farmer Sec. 5; P 0. Shannon.
Good Elias, farmerr; Sec. 6; P. 0. Shannon.
Guyer Wm. C., farmer , P.O.Shannon.
Harman, Christ, farmer; sec 29; P.O. Shannon
Hartman J. farmer, Sec. 20; P. O Shannon,
Haughey, John Y. Farmer; Sec 20; P.O. Shannon; born in Jefferson Co Ohio in 1821; came to this Co. in 1860; owns
80 acres; has held office of School Director; married Miss Mary J. Ewing in 1846; she was born in PA, They have four children living; James H ., Mary J., John E., and Laura B.; lost five.
Healy, Richard W. Insurance Agent, Real Estate Dealer and money Loaner; Shannon; born in Wyoming Co., N.Y. in 1835; came to this Co. Aug. 5, 1845; enlisted in the 15th I.V.I. and served until the regiment was mustered out; married Cora Z. Lambert in 1856; she was born in Pa; they have seven children; Livingston L., Nellie, Clyde M., Fay B., Hattie E., Stewart L., and Cora Z; lost one daughter Eulalia
Heber Mat., carpenter Shannon
Herman, David, Farmer; Shannon; born in Pa in 1818; came to this Co in 1866; owns 110 acres; married Rachel Graves in 1840 she was born in Pa; they have six children; Manuel, William, Lincoln, Sarah, Aurora and Mary; lost two; Henry and Robert.
Herman M. H. laborer; Shannon.
Hillery Lemuel, preacher; Shannon.
Hines, C. Dealer in Hardward, Stoves, Agricultural Implements and Tinware; born in Germany in 1833; came to this
Co. in 1865; has served as Town Trustee and Police Magistrate; he married Elizabeth Wirth in 1857; she was born in Pa.; has ten children; Clara, Anna, RObert, Maggie, Katie, Eda, Josephine, Theodore, Paul and fred; lost two, Minerva and Lizzie
Hood, William, Tailor; Shannon
Hoyman, H.H.; grain buyer; Shannon
Humbert, D.L. Laborer; Shannon
Hursh, Sam, L. Teacher; shannon
Hyzer, Andrew; farm; Sec 31; p.o. Shannon
Hyzer, Peter; Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Shannon; born in N.Y. 1828; came to
this Co in 1855; owns 160 acres; has held offices of School Director and
Justice of the Peace; married Elizabeth Hoyt in 1852; she was born in NY;
has five children; Hannan, ANdrew H., Sarah E., Abraham L., Emma J.
Irvin, Lott M. well driller; Shannon
Kehm, Jacob; Lumber and Coal Dealer; Shannon; born in Germany in 1832;
came to this Co., in 1861; has served as town Trustee; he married Miss
Catherine Meinzear in 1861; she was born in Germany; has three children;
Jacob L., Luella and Clayton W; lost two; he enlisted in the 74th I.V.I.
and was discharged for disability.
Kettner, Peter R., School teacher; Sec. 20; P.O. Shannon
Kenninger, Jas. Farmer; Sec 7 P.O. Shannon
Kimmerline, Jacob, Retired Farmer; Shannon; born in Pa., in 1811; came to
this Co in 1854; has held office of School Director; he married Miss Nancy Becker
in 1830; she was born in Pa. has four children; Julia, Reuben, Mary, Ellen,
Jennie; lost six.
Kinney, John - Section boss; Shannon
Krider, Christ, Sec. 9 Shannon
Krider, Eli; Sec. 9 P O Shannon
Krocker, John - Groceryman; Shannon
Kruger, E., farmer; Sec 20; P.O. Shannon
Lashell, Clarence; Clerk; Shannon
Lashell, D.H. egg and butter dealer
Lashell, George M., merchant; Shannon
Lashell, J.S. Of the firm of J.S. Lashell & Son; Shannon; Dealers in Dry
Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps; born in Pa., in 1815;
came to this state in 1854, and to this Co. in 1861; has held office of
School Trustee and School Director, Supervisor and School Treasurer 10
years; he married Miss martha Kipp in 1837; she was born in Penn.;
they have eight children; George, David, Lydia, Mary, Anna, Clarence,
Charles and William
Lauker, James; Retired Farmer; Shannon; born in Penn., 1825; came to this
Co. in 1850; owns 160 acres; has held offices of School Director,
Commissioner of Highways, Supervisor and Collector; he married Miss
Sarah Sanders, in 1847; she was born in Penn.; they have nine children;
Mary S., Anna e., Sarah F, Nancy J, Emma A, Lucy A, Amanda G, James,
Madison and Daniel S.
Leonard, John A. Carpenter; Shannon
Lichtenberger, William
Lindereman, A.F. Merchant; Shannon
Lockman, Fred, Grocery; Shannon
Lory, Abraham buther; Shannon
Lutz B.F. Teacher, Shannon
McCourt B. Laborer; Lanark
McGinnis, Frank, laborer; Shannon
McGregor, J.W. retired; Shannon
McGuire, James, Laborer; Shannon
McNamond T., railroad laborer; Shannon
McNutt T.G. Farm; Sec. 7; P.O. Shannon
Mattingly, George; Constable; Shannon
Mastin, J. (M.D) Lumber and Coal Dealer, Shannon; born in Ohio in 1825;
settled in Stephenson Co. in 1825 and came to this Co. in 1861; has held
offices of Collector and School Trustee, and holds offices of Justice of
the Peace and Supervisor; is Chairman of the Board; practiced medicine
many years; married Miss Catherine Dougherty, in 1853; she was born in
Ohio; they have three children; George C., James W and Maggie.
Miller, George Blacksmith Shannon
Miller, J.B. retired; Shannon
Mishler, Barton Dealer in Ag Imp. Shannon
Molchior, H. Shoemaker; Shannon
Moran, Mat F. Shannon
Mozer C. retired farmer; Shannon
Moyer, Jno. C of the firm of Deal & Moyer, Dealers in Drugs, Stationery
and Wall Paper, Shannon; born in Dauphin Co. Penn. in 1854; came to this
Co in 1870.
Moyer, William - Farm hand; Shannon
Mulvaney J., farmer ; sec 5; Shannon
Mulvaney R., Farm; Sec. 5 P.O. Shannon
Myers, L. well driller; Shannon
Newcomer, T.P. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes etc.
Shannon; born in Penn. in 1829; came to this state in 1857 and to this Co.
in 1864; has held office of Postmaster for the past four years; is
Justice of the Peace and School Trustee; he married Miss Anna M. Conway,
in 1856; she was born in Penn; they have two children; Gertrude and Hortense.
Nessemeier, Conrad, farmer; Sec 16 P O Shannon; born in Germany 1816;
came to the Co in 1862; owns 440 acres; married Christine Ritchmeyer
in 1855; they have five children; Fred, Harmon, Caroline, August and
William; Mrs. Nessemeier has one son by former marriage; Henry Ritchmeyer.
Northey, Elijah - Jeweler and Watchmaker, Shannon; born in England in
1826; came to this country in 1832, and to this Co. in 1854; has served as
School Director; he amrried Eliza Droze, June 13, 1850; she was born in
Philadelphia.
O'Brien, P. farmer; Sec 5 P O Shannon
Passhitz, Mat, Cherry Grove
Peterson, E.E. Carpenter; Shannon
Piper, J.F. Carpenter; Shannon
Potorf W.H. retired farmer
Reddington, Dennis, teamster; Shannon
Reddington, Ed. teamster; Shannon
Reddington J. Laborer; Shannon
Reddington, Patrick Laborer; Shannon
Richards, Mat. Carpenter; Shannon
Rogers, John, retired; Shannon
Rummel, George; laborer; Shannon
Rummell, John. Furniture Dealer and undertaker, Shannon; born in Germany,
in 1815; came to this country in 1844; and to this Co in 1874; owns 170
acres in Ogle Co; he married Mary L. Guyer in 1845; she was born in Germany,
has seven children; George, William, Richard, Louisa, John, Cornelius and Elizabeth; lost five.
Rummel, William - Clerk; Shannon
Shaner, Mike, merchant; Shannon
Shafer, George, Farmer; Sec 16; P.O. Shannon; born in Germany; came to this country in 1830 and to this Co. in 1852; owns 500 acres; has held office of School Director, he married Miss Margaretta Miller in 1841; she was born in Germany; has ten children; William H, Elizabeth, Melvina, Martha, Mary, Michael, Reuben, George, Joseph and Wesley.
Shafer, George, farmer; Sec 16 P O Shannon
Shannon, William; Shannon
Sheffler, J. restaurant; Shannon
Shelly, E.A. farmer; sec 16 P O Shannon
Sherwood, Charles - Banker; Shannon
Shily, B.F. saddle and harness maker; Shannon
Shily, Frank farmer
Shirk, Levi B. farm; Sec 16 P O Shanon
Shirk, H.L. Farmer; Sec 9; P O Shannon
Shirk, Samuel B retired; Shannon
Shore, N.C. Laborer; Shannon
Shout, James A, butcher; Shannon
Shout, J.A. retired; Shannon
Sizer, Thomas, well driller, Shannon
Smith, C.A. Carpenter; Shannon
Smith, John I. (M.D.) Physician and surgeon; Shannon; born in Canada June 1843; came to this Co in 1872; he married Miss Wealthy Taber, in 1877 she was born in Ohio.
Smith, Philetus, retired; Shannon
Smith, T.A. (M.D.) Physician and Surgeon; born in Byron, Ogle Co Dec. 30, 1846; came to this Co. in 1874; he married Miss Lydia Kellogg, Jan 1, 1873 has one child.
Snow, D. Plasterer; Shannon
Speenburgh, Peter Proprietor of the Shannon House; Shannon; born in NY in 1831, he came to this Co. in 1864; married Adelia A. Jones in 1852; she was born in NY and died in 1863; he married for his second wife Miss Emily DeLopp in 1869; she was born in Wis.; has four children by first marriage; Mary E., Effie M, Ada B, and Leonidas D. and two by second marriage; Artemisia and Ione.
Spengler, Charles, Blacksmith, Shannon
Spengleer, John, Shoemaker; Shannon
Spengler, Joseph, retired; Shannon
Spies, Jacob, retired; Shannon
Sprogle, S.H. Physician; Shannon
Sprigstead, Wm., restaurant; Shannon
Stineman, Jacob, drayman; Shannon
Stoner, David farmer
Stoner, Henry; retired farmer; Lanark
Stoner, Jacob; farmer Sec 29; P O Shannon
Stoner, Solomon Farmer; sec 8 PO Shannon; born in PA in 1846; came to this Co. in 1877; owns 120 acres; married Mary Fry in 1872; she was born in Ogle Co; they have two children; Laura M and Edgar R.
Stonebrook, S. farmer Sec 20 PO Shannon
Storm, N.H. retired farmer Shannon
Temple, Benjamin, farmer; sec 29 P O Shannon
Temple H., farmer ;Sec 29 PO Shannon
Temple, W. farmer; Sec 20 P O Shannon
Thometz, Stephen, restaurant and Confectionary; born in Autria, in 1840; came to this Co in 1869; married Miss Ella Reichard, in 1865; she was born in Cook Co Ill.; they have six children; Michael, Margaretta, Henry, Annie, Mattie and Tracy.
Thornton, John Laborer; Shannon
Truckenmiller C.F. clerk; Shannon
Vanderlas, S.B. plasterer; Shannon
Vaughn M. RR Hand; Shannon
Vaughan, Wm. RR Hand; Shannon
Whitmore, Ed Laborer
Whitemore, George N. Constable; Shannon
White, J.D. Shannon; born in Ohio in 1834; came to this state in 1854, and to this Co. in 1857; married Mrs. S.C. Bole, in 1874; she was born in Pa. has two children by former marriage; Hortie and Lida.
Whisler, Victor; laborer; Shannon
Wiche, Frank, harness maker; Shannon
Williamson J. Farmer; Sec 20; P.O. Shannon
Wimer, Wm. J. farmer; Sec 10; P.O. Shannon
Wolf, S.R. Farmer; Sec 30; P.O. Shannon
Yeager, A. Lumber and Coal Dealer; Shannon; born in Pa. July 15, 1821;
came to this Co., April 15, 1864; has held office of School Director; married Lydia Werner in 1844; she was born in Pa; they have five children; Delia, EnochL, Lizzie, Mary J and Hannah
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