Explanation: The date following a name indicates the length of time the party has been a resident of the county. The abbreviations are as follows: S. for Section; T. for Township; P. O. for Post-office address. When no Section Number or Township is given, it will be understood that the party resides within the limits of the village or city named, and, in such cases, the post-office address is the same as the place of residence, unless otherwise stated.
Kampmeir, Chas. Farmer, S. 16, T. Shannon, P. O. Shannon. Keller, Geo. Farmer, S. 21, T. Woodland, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Keller was born in Germany in 1852, and in 1894 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He is married to Annie M. Kanig. Mr. and Mrs. Keller are the parents of seven children. Keltner, John H. Farmer, S. 1, T. Freedom, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Keltner was born in Carroll County in 1855. He has served as Supervisor, Commissioner, Justice of the Peace, Assessor and School Director. He is married to Ellen Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Keltner are the parents of six children. Kemper, P. M. Farmer, S. 9, T. Lima, P. O. Lanark. 1865. Mr. Kemper is married to Sophronia Knorr. Kent, M. M. Farmer, S. 33-34, T. York, P. O. Fulton. Mr. Kent was born in Missouri in 1869, and in 1893 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as School Director. He is married to Katie Messinger. Kerch, John O. Attorney, Chadwick. Mr. Kerch was born in Illinois in 1872, and in 1900 settled in Carroll County. He has served as Village Attorney for years. He is married to Mollie Freel. Kimmel, D. L. Farmer, S. 21, T. Wysox, P. O. Milledgeville. Mr. Kimmel was born in Carroll County in 1865. He is married to Cora M. Fike. Mr. and Mrs. Kimmel are the parents of two children. Kingery, A. J. Farmer, S. 8, T. Salem, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Kingery was born in Carroll County in 1866. He has served as School Director. He is married to Martha E. Kuhn. Mr. Kingery is the proprietor of Meadowdale Farm. Klock, Ralph Farmer, S. 28, T. Shannon, P. O. Shannon. Mr. Klock was born in Illinois in 1883, and in 1907 settled in Carroll County. He is married to Bertha Abels. Mr. and Mrs. Klock are the parents of one child. Kloepping, Aug. H. Farmer, S. 1, T. Freedom, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Kloepping was born in Illinois in 1868, and in 1895 settled in Carroll County. He was married to Mary Shasker (deceased). Four children blessed this union. Kloepping, William C. Farmer, S. 2, T. Freedom, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Kloepping was born in Illinois in 1866, and in 1900 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He is married to Catherine Orth. Mr. and Mrs. Kloepping are the parents of four children. Knauer, M. Farmer, S. 10, T. Woodland, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Knauer was born in Germany in 1870, and in 1901 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He is married to Rige Herst. Kradle, Philip Farmer, S. 16, T. Fair Haven, P. O. Chadwick. Mr. Kradle was born in Pennsylvania in 1860, and in 1867 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He is married to Mary Kuntzwiler. Kneiss, George H. Farmer, Stockraiser, and Breeder of Thoroughbred Horses, S. 23-26, T. Fair Haven, P. O. Chadwick. Mr. Kneiss was born in Illinois in 1861, and in 1864 settled in Carroll County. He has served as Highway Overseer for years. He is married to Elizabeth Miller. Lambert, J. Y. Proprietor of Savanna Green Houses, Savanna. Lamoreux, W. J. Farmer and Supervisor, S. 34, T. Rock Creek, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Lamoreux was born in Carroll County in 1862. He has served as School Director. He is married to Lizzie Peters. Mr. and Mrs. Lamoreux are the parents of two children. Landis, Jacob Retired Merchant, Thomson. Mr. Landis was born in Michigan in 1830, and in 1887 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as Constable for years.Lartz, William Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 5, T. Washington, P. O. Hanover. Mr. Lartz was born in 1866, and in 1867 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as School Trustee for years,and has held the office of Highway Commissioner for four years. He is married to Bertha Frey. Law, Matthew Farmer, S. 32, T. Woodland, P. O. Savanna. Mr. Law was born in Carroll County in 1862. He has served as School Director. He is married to Tillie Adams. Leavens, G. Farmer, S. 1, T. York, P. O. Savanna. Mr. Leavens was born in Illinois in 1862. He is married to Miss Frankie Roggendorff. Leavens, N. E. Farmer, S. 1, T. York, P. O. Savanna. Mr. Leavens was born in Illinois in 1860. He has served as Highway Commissioner for two years. He is married to Maggie Roggendorff. Lenhart, J. C. Farmer, S. 22, T. Wysox, P. O. Milledgeville. Mr. Lenhart was born in Illinois in 1871, and in 1889 settled in Carroll County. He is married to May Fike. They are the parents of three children. Lewis, Ivan Village Clerk, Shannon. Mr. Lewis was born in Illinois in 1877. Linker, O. S. Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Mount Carroll. Lister, Frank D. Farmer, S. 24-25, 26, T. Washington, P. O. Savanna. Mr. Lister was born in Illinois in 1884. Livengood, A. L. Farmer, S. 15, T. Wysox, P. O. Milledgeville. Mr. Livengood was born in Carroll County, Illinois in 1860. He is married to Lyda Fike. Mr. and Mrs. Livengood are the parents of two children. Mader, J. Retired Farmer, Mount Carroll. Manning, A. D. Farmer, S. 21, T. Wysox, P. O. Milledgeville. Mr. Manning was born in Carroll County in 1856. He has served as Path Master. He is married to Mary Dangel. Manning, J. W. Proprietor of Evergreen Nursery, S. 36, T. Cherry Grove, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Manning was born in Carroll County in 1856.
Caroline Mark Home Martin, Harry Farmer, S. 16, T. Cherry Grove, P. O. Shannon. Mr. Martin was born in Carroll County in 1869. He has served as School Director and Road Commissioner. He is married to Lulu Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. Martin are the parents of two children. McCue, James W. Farmer, S. 24, T. Woodland, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. McCue was born in New York in 1876, and in 1887 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He is married to Nellie Elliot. Mr. and Mrs. McCue are the parents of two children. McCulloh, G. H. Farmer, S. 21, T. York, P. O. Thomson. Mr. McCulloh was born in Pennsylvania in 1862, and in 1878 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as School Director for years. He is married to Ida Galt. McElhaney, George Retired Farmer, S. 21, T. Elkhorn Grove, P. O. Milledgeville. Mr. McElhaney was born in Pennsylvania in 1844, and in 1854 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He is married to Barbara Boyer.
McGrath, Dr. W. W. Physician and Surgeon Mayor of Savanna. McHoes, Geo. Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Mount Carroll. MacKay, Wm. J. Farmer and Proprietor of Glenburn Farms, S. 22, T. Salem, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. MacKay was born in Carroll County in 1861. He is married to Cora VanBuskirk. McKean, J. L. Farmer, S. 22, T. Wysox, P. O. Milledgeville. Mr. McKean was born in Pennsylvania in 1851, and in 1903 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as School Clerk. He is married to Agnes Melville. Mr. and Mrs. McKean are the parents of seven children.Melendy, G. N. Farmer and Proprietor of a Creamery S. 8-29-30, T. York, P. O. Thomson. Mr. Melendy was born in Illinois in 1846. He has served as Assessor for seven years, and has held the office of School Trustee for many years. He is married to Maggie Green. Merboth, Henry Farmer and Owner of Canadian Prince, Shire Bred Horse, S. 22, T. Freedom, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Merboth was born in Germany in 1854, and in 1873 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He is married to Louise Deucker. Mertz, John Farmer, S. 20, T. Wysox, P. O. Chadwick. Mr. Mertz was born in Carroll County in 1874. Messmer, John Farmer, S. 16, T. Woodland, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Messmer was born in Germany in 1874, and in 1897 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He is married to Bertha Reusch. Mr. and Mrs. Messmer are the parents of four children. Messner, J. S. Farmer and Breeder of Thoroughbred Stock, S. 5, T. Lima, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Messner was born in Pennsylvania in 1863, and in 1903 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as School Director. He has served as School Director. Mr. Messner takes great pride in his stock, among which can be found the finest of Percheron and Clydesdale Horses. He is also an extensive Breeder of Short Horn Cattle, and has on hand the finest stock for breeding purposes. He is married to Ida Shiley. Messner, P. L. Farmer, S. 32, T. Shannon, P. O. Shannon. Mr. Messner was born in Pennsylvania in 1861, and in 1893 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as Collector. He is married to Amanda Motter. Mr. and Mrs. Messner are the parents of eight children. Meyers, Bart Farmer, S. 30, T. Freedom, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Meyers was born in Carroll County in 1856. He is married to Ellen Johnson. Meyers, O. M. Farmer, Milledgeville. Mr. Meyers was born in Carroll County in 1868. He is married to Rose Talbott. Mr. and Mrs. Meyers are the parents of three children. Meyers, Silas M. Farmer and Breeder of Angus Cattle and High Grade Hogs, S. 19, T. Rock Creek, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Meyers was born in Pennsylvania in 1855, and in 1872 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as School Director. He is married to Letha C. Thorp. Mr. and Mrs. Meyers are the parents for four children. Michael, Henry Farmer, S. 3-4, T. Fair Haven, P. O. Chadwick. Mr. Michael was born in Illinois in 1858. For several years he has served as School Director. He is married to Elizabeth Scott. Michael, Henry W. Farmer and Threshing Machine Operator, S. 8, T. Lima, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Michael was born in 1864. He has served as School Director. He is married to Emma Klock. Mr. and Mrs. Michael are the parents of two children.
C.W. Middlekauff, C. W., Attorney at Law Lanark Millard, N. D. Editor, Thomson. Mr. Millard was born in New York in 1857, and in 1865 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. For years he has served as Village Clerk, and holds the office of Township Clerk. He is married to Sarah Switzer. Miller, C. E. Farmer, S. 16-20-21-28-29, T. Washington, P. O. Savanna. Mr. Miller was born in Illinois in 1860. He has served as School Treasurer, Director, and Road Commissioner for many years, and for the past nine years has held the office of Assessor. He is married, and prominently identified with local affairs. Miller, I. C. Farmer, S. 9, T. Wysox, P. O. Milledgeville. Mr. Miller was born in Carroll County in 1876. He has served as School Director. He is married to Cora Bruebaker. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are the parents of four children. Miller, J. B. Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Mount Carroll. Miller, John Farmer, S. 8. T. Woodland, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Miller was born in Germany in 1863, and in 1886 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He is married to Mary Dhine Mr. and Mrs. Miller are the parents of eight children. Mills Drug Co. Drugs and Medicines, Mount Carroll. Mitchell, Albert E. Proprietor of Restaurant and Grocery, S. 24, T. York, P. O. Thomson. Mr. Mitchell was born in Illinois in 1883, and in 1890 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He is married to Edith O. Allen. Mitchell, Frank S. Retired Farmer, S. 32, T. Cherry Grove, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Mitchell was born in Indiana in 1836, and in 1901 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as Road Commissioner and School Director. He is married, and the father of seven children. He is a veteran of the civil war. Mohrman, Fred Farmer and Dealer in Machinery, S. 21, T. Fair Haven, P. O. Chadwick. Mr. Mohrman was born in Illinois in 1850, and in 1866 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He is married to Miss M. Stein. Monn, John A. Farmer, S. 29, T. Woodland, P. O. Savanna. Mr. Monn was born in Illinois in 1859 and in 1884 settled in Carroll County. Moore, Chas. W. Farmer, S. 27, T. Salem, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Moore was born in Carroll County in 1868. He has served as School Trustee. He is married to Blanche Pogue. Morris, George R. Farmer, S. 32, T. Rock Creek, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Morris was born in Carroll County in 1869. He has served as School Director. He is married to Amy Kenyon. Mr. and Mrs. Morris are the parents of one child. Mount Carroll Township Sherman Myers, Town Clerk; Aaron Smith, Assessor; John W. Mummert, Collector; Road Commissioners Charles Petty, Charles Casselberry, and Jacob Bickelhaupt; Justice of the Peace Enos T. Cole and David T. Wolford. Mullen, John E. Proprietor of the Radke House Bar, Savanna. Myers, Daniel Farmer, S. 19, T. Freedom, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Myers was born in Carroll County in 1850. He is married to Susan Dietrick. Mr. Myers is an extensive Breeder of Short Horn Cattle. Myers, Warren Farmer, S. 13, T. Mount Carroll, P. O, Mount Carroll. Mr. Myers was born in Carroll County in 1877. He is married to Masie Ritenour. Mr. Myers is an extensive Breeder in Short Horn Cattle. Neis, John Farmer, S. 31, T. Freedom, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Neis was born in Carroll County in 1870. He is married to Hattie Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Neis are the parents of two children. Nesbitt, Charles R. Farmer, S. 11, T. Washington, P. O. Savanna. Mr. Nesbitt was born in Pennsylvania in 1849, and in 1870 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as School Director for 20 years, and for 21 years has held the office of Commissioner. He is married to Agnes Sanderson. Neuschwanger, C. Farmer, S. 4, T. Mount Carroll, P.O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Neuschwanger was born in Illinois in 1862, and in 1874 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He is married to Sarah M. Sanders. Nicklas, John Farmer, S. 26, T. Mount Carroll, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Nicklas was born in Ohio in 1861, and in 1885 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as School Clerk. He is married to Amanda E. Woolf. Mr. and Mrs. Nicklas are the parents of three children. Nickles, J. J. City Treasurer, and Dealer in Real Estate and Insurance, Savanna. Nipe, William E. Postmaster, Mount Carroll. Noble, Thos. Drayman, Savanna. Noble, Thomas Farmer, S. 7, T. Freedom, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Noble was born in Carroll County in 1874. Nycum, G. W. Farmer, and Breeder of Hereford Cattle and Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens, S. 5, T. Salem, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Nycum was born in Pennsylvania in 1846, and in 1879 settled in Carroll County. He is married to Bertha G. Wilson. Mr. Nycum is Proprietor of Evergreen Farm. Olin, Frank J. Farmer, S. 24, T. Wycox, P. O. Milledgeville. Mr. Olin was born in Carroll County in 1880. He is married to Maud A. Haugh. Orcutt, Thomas A. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 30, T. York, P. O. Thomson. Mr. Orcutt was born in Illinois in 1854. He has served as Village Trustee for six years. He is married to Maggie Benefiel. Orth, Caspar Farmer, S. 11, T. Freedom, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Orth was born in Germany in 1855, and in 1885 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as School Director. He is married to Margt. Winkerfeld. Mr. and Mrs. Orth are the parents of ten children. Ottosen Brothers Farmers and Dealers in Machinery, S. 11-12-13-18-19, T. Washington, P. O. Savanna. The Ottosen Brothers are natives of Denmark, and settled in Carroll County, Illinois in 1902. Overfield, Lee Farmer, S. 21, T. Lima, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Overfield was born in 1872. He is married to Jennie Lower. Pabst, George, Farmer, S. 17, T. Lima, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Pabst was born in 1885. Patton, W. H. Proprietor of W. H. Patton’s Dairy, S. 2, T. Savanna. Paul, Jacob Farmer, S. 2, T. Rock Creek, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Paul settled in Carroll County in 1868. He is married to Lucinda Kluck. Mr. and Mrs. Paul are the parents of five children. Pauley, Roscoe Farmer, S. 27, T. Woodland, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Pauley was born in Illinois in 1861, and in 1863 settled in Carroll County. He is married to Amelia Buck. Mr. and Mrs. Pauley are the parents of four children. Pawley, Elijah Superintendent of the Poor Farm, Mount Carroll. Peck, H. F. President, Thomson Bank, Thomson. Mr. Peck was born in Illinois in 1868, and in 1891 settled in Carroll County. He is married to Mrs. M. French. Petersen, Joe Gents’ Furnishing Goods, Mount Carroll. Plumer, D. W. Farmer and Stockraiser, S. 1, T. Fair Haven, P. O. Chadwick. Mr. Plumer was born in New Hampshire in 1844, and in 1857 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. For years he has served as school director. He is married to Nora Smith. Pool, E. S. Hotel, Chadwick. Mr. Pool was born in Illinois in 1855, and in 1901 settled in Carroll County. He is married to Laura Wolf. Poorman, D. C. Horse Buyer, Mount Carroll. Mr. Poorman is a native of Pennsylvania and settled in Carroll County, Illinois in 1869. Ports, John H. Farmer, S. 20, T. Elkhorn Grove, P. O. Milledgeville. Mr. Ports was born in Carroll County in 1867. He is married to Martha C. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Ports are the parents of ten children. Mr. Ports has served as Assessor, Tax Collector, Justice of the Peace, Constable, Pathmaster, Conservator, Guardian, School Director and Administrator of four estates. Puterbaugh, C. P. Farmer, S. 4, T. Rock Creek, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Puterbaugh was born in Carroll County in 1855. He has served as Road Commissioner, Path Master, School Trustee, Director and Assessor. He is married to Emma Arnold. Puterbaugh, Edwin E. Farmer and Stock Shipper, S. 8, T. Rock Creek, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Puterbaugh was born in Carroll County in 1866. He is married to Sadie A. Livengood. Mr. Puterbaugh is an extensive Breeder of Short Horn Cattle. Powers, Dr. John W. Physician and Surgeon, Mount Carroll. Quest, Samuel Farmer, S. 28, T. Elkhorn Grove, P. O. Milledgeville. Mr. Quest was born in Pennsylvania in 1854, and in 1905 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as School Director. He is married to Mary Maxwell. Mr. and Mrs. Quest are the parents of three children. Raisch, Henry A. Proprietor of Bakery and Café, Mount Carroll. Rausch, Henry Farmer, S. 16, T. Freedom, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Raisch was born in Carroll County, Illinois in 1874. He has served as School Director. He is married to Frances Stangel. Rauser, W. G. Farmer, S. 21, T. Freedom, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Rauser was born in Germany in 1852, and in 1854 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. Reasoner, H. Butcher, Lanark.Reedy & Emmert Groceries and Crockery Mount Carroll Reibel, W. J. Jr. Farmer, S. 26, T. Washington, P. O. Savanna. Mr. Reibel was born in Germany in 1879, and in 1890 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He is married to Agnes Rath. Renner, Geo. O. Farmer and Breeder of Hereford Cattle, S. 3, T. Freedom, P.. O. Lanark. Mr. Renner was born in Carroll County in 1861. He has served as School Director. He is married to Cora V. Renner. Mr. and Mrs. Renner are the parents of five children. Renner, W. H. A. Attorney at Law, Mount Carroll. Reusch, Christopher Farmer, S. 19, T. Freedom, P. O. Mount Carroll. Mr. Reusch was born in Germany in 1872, and in 1902 settled inCarroll County, Illinois. He is married to Mary Shenhaar.Reynolds, Harry L. Farmer and Breeder of Percheron Horses, S. 4, T. Elkhorn Grove, P. O. Polo. Mr. Reynolds was born in Carroll County in 1859. He holds the office of Supervisor Elkhorn Grove Twp. He is married to Julia A. Stewart. Rhodes Bros. & Co. Grain, Coal, and Brick, Mount Carroll. Rhodes, Wm. P. Lumber and Coal, Savanna. Rhudy, J. W. Proprietor of Creamery, Mount Carroll. Richardson, Elmer Farmer, S. 32, T. Wysox, P. O. Milledgeville. Mr. Richardson was born in Carroll County in 1865. He is married to Nellie B. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson are the parents of one child. Richardson, J. L. Farmer and Breeder of Hereford Cattle, S. 32, T. Wysox, P. O. Milledgeville. Mr. Richardson was born in Carroll County in 1863. He has served as School Director. He is married to Belle Brand. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson are the parents of one child. Riley, Joseph Farmer, S. 25, T. Cherry Grove, P. O. Shannon. Mr. Riley was born in Virginia in 1859, and in 1892 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as Path Master. He is married to Belle Kopenhaver. Mr. and Mrs. Riley are the parents of five children.
Rister, H. P. Farmer, S. 27, T. Rock Creek, P. O. Lanark. Mr. Rister was born in Carroll County in 1878. Robbe, H. O. City Clerk and Dealer in Fire and Life Insurance, Savanna. Robinson, N. B. Farmer, Chadwick. Mr. Robinson was born in Illinois in 1861. He has served as Path Master for several years. He is married to Ella Hill. Rodermel, Lewis A. Farmer, S. 20, T. Shannon, P. O. Shannon. Mr. Rodermel was born in Illinois in 1856 and in 1895 settled in Carroll County. He is married to Emerilla Hoffa. Mr. and Mrs. Rodermel are the parents of six children. (Transcriber’s Note: The book misspelled his name as Radermel, and his wife’s name as Emrill instead of Emerilla. I have made both corrections, and placed the listing in alphabetical order.) Rogers, John R. Farmer, S. 9, T. Lima, P. O. Shannon. Mr. Rogers was born in Pennsylvania in 1843, and in 1886 settled in Carroll County, Illinois. He has served as Road Commissioner for three years and School Director for five years. He is married to Mary Boanawitz. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are the parents of two children. Rogers, M. S. Farmer, and Breeder of Percheron Horses, S. 4, T. Elkhorn Grove, P. O. Polo. Mr. Rogers was born in Carroll County in 1878. He is married to Mabel Keator. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are the parents of two children. Roth, Conrad Farmer, S. 16. T. Lima, P. O. Lanark. He is married to Anna E. Altesen. Roth, Conrad H. Farmer, S. 15, T. Rock Creek, P. O. Lanark. Mr Roth was born in Germany in 1875, and in 1887 settled in Carroll County. He is married to Gertrude Peters. Mr. and Mrs. Roth are the parents of one child.
