1877 McHenry County Directory
CHEMUNG TOWNSHIP
Transcribed by K. Torp
ALLEN, HOLLIS, Farmer. Sec. 23; Lawrence P.O.
ALEXANDER, F. M. MIllwright; Harvard.
ALEXANDER, JOHN. Mason; Chemung.
ANDERSON, J. L. Postmaster and Commission Merchant; Lawrence;
ANDERSON, A.A. Carpenter and Joiner; Division St., Harvard.
ARMSTRONG, CHARLES, Justice of the Peace and Collector since 1862; Harvard; born in Lime. New London Co., Conn.,
January 11, 1815; resided in Big Foot Prairie, Wis., six years; came to this county in 1846; owns 163 acres of
land; value of property, $8,000; was in the Commissary Department and also Orderly Sergeant Co. C, Ninety-fifth
Regt. Ill, Vol. Inf. Married Lucretia Lake (first wife), of Montgomery Co., New York, October 16, 1836, who died
October 29,1865. Married Mary Louisa Lake (second wife), October 24,1866, of Big Foot Prairie. Wis.; has four children
by second wife - two boys and two girls.
ARNOLD, R., Shoemaker; Harvard.
AYER, E. G., Proprietor of Ayer House; Harvard; born in HaverhIll, Mass., July 13, 1813; settled in Kenosha, Wis.,
in 1836; moved from thence to Big Foot Prairie in 1846; thence came to Harvard February, 1856. Married Mary D.
Titcomb in 1835 at Dedham. Mass; she was born in Massachusetts in 1813; had seven children, all living; Mary (who
was the first white child born in Kenosha Co. Wis.). Annie, Edward, Julia, Henry, Hattie and Eva. Mr. Ayer purchased
the land and laid out the town of Harvard in the spring of 1856.
AYER, ED. E., Contractor of Railroad Materials and Maltster; Harvard; born in Kenosha. Wis. Nov. 16,1841; came
to McHenry Co. in 1856; went from there to California in 1860; enlisted in Co. E, First California Cav., and served
in Lower California, Arizona and New Mexico; then returned to McHenry Co. in 1864. Married Emma A. Burbank September
16,1865 ; she was born in New Hampshire, November 25,1845; has one child - Lizzie, born November 28, 1866. Mr.
Ayer is President of Harvard Malt Co.
AXTELL, A. E., General Merchant; Harvard; born in Friendship, Allegany Co. N. Y., February 6,1825; came to Boone
Co., Ill., in 1852 and was engaged in business in RussellvIlle four years, then came to Harvard in 1856 ; has been
Postmaster at Harvard for nine years, from 1866 to 1876. Married Mary M. Lambert December 10, 1846 ; she was born
in Friendship, Allegany Co., N.Y., December 12, 1827; has one child - Frank F., born October 29, 1847.
BAGLEY, J. H., Lumber Merchant; resides at Harvard; born in Gorham, Ontario Co., N. Y., August. 22,1824; came to
McHenry Co. in 1851 and was engaged in lumber and grain business, in the town of Marengo, sixteen years, then moved
to Harvard; where he now resides; he has been President of Board of Trustees of Marengo two terms. Married Margaret
Waddell, January 16,1850; she was born in Poultney, Steuben Co., N. Y., October 28,1826; had seven children - three
hoys and four girls; one boyWinslow F, died April 8, 1863; six living; Lue, Annie, John H., Elmer E., Mary and
Margaret F.
BAILEY, HARMON, Stone Mason; Harvard.
BAKER, HENRY, Grain Dealer; Harvard.
BAKER, J. M., Butcher; Harvard.
BAKER, D. W., Capitalist; Harvard.
BALDOCK, MATTHEW, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Lawrence P.O. ; born in Lincolnshire, England, July 4, 1816 ; came to this county
December, 1853 ; owns 63 acres of land. Married Lucian Coy in 1843, who was born in Lincolnshire, England, November
19, 1823; has six children.
BALDOCK, JOHN. Farmer, Sec. 9; Sharon P.O.
BALLARD, GEORGE, Baggagemaster, C. & N. W. R. R,; Harvard.
BATTIS, STERLING. Retired; Chemung.
BANNER, H. W., Farmer. Sec. 8; Sharon P.O.
BARRETT, A., Railroad Conductor; Ayer St., Harvard.
BARTH, JACOB, Fanner, Sec. 29; Chemung P.O. ; born in Buffalo, N. Y., January 22, 1846 ; came to this county in
1867; owns 150 acres of land. Married Mary E. Egleston October 14. 1860, who was born in Lancaster, N. Y., November
6, 1842; has two children WIllis, born August 26, 1862, and George W., born February 17, 1874.
BARLOW, IRA. Carpenter and Joiner; Harvard.
BEEL, WILLIAM. Retired; Brainard st., Harvard.
BECK, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 21; Chemung P.O.
BENJAMIN, HENRY, Retired; Cor. Summer and Eastman sts, Harvard.
BENTLEY, D. H. Farmer. Sec. 12 ; Bis Foot P.O.
BENTLEY, CHRISTIANA MRS., widow, Sec. 12; Big Foot P.O.
BIGSBY, JOHN. Tin Peddler; Lawrence. .
BIRD, LUKE, Farmer; Sec. 7 ; Sharon P.O.
BINGHAM, A. C, Physician ; Brainard and Johnson sts., Harvard.
BIllS, I. G., Fanner, Sec. 26; Lawrence P.O.
BOODLE, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 27; Harvard P.O.
BOODLE, THOMAS, Laborer; Harvard.
BLACKMAN, C. S. Commission Merchant; Harvard.
BLACKMAN, H. C, MRS., Widow; Diggins St. Harvard.
BLAKE, N. E., Wagon Manufacturer ; Harvard.
BLAKE, J. C, Wagon Manufacturer; Harvard.
BLANDEN, ZENO Grain Dealer; Ayer St. Harvard.
BRIGHTENFELDT, ALBERT, Farmer, Sec. 20; Chemung P.O.
BREEN, ANN. Widow ; Chemung.
BREEN, MICHAEL, Renter of Wm. Alvord, Sec. 15; Lawrence P.O.
BROWN, JOHN , Farmer, Sec. 20; Chemung P.O. ; born in Cavan Co., Ireland, 1816 ; came to this country 1853; owns
80 acres of land. Married Sarah Crosier in 1840, who was born in Cavan Co., Ireland. 1815; has five children.
BROWN, B. S., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Lawrence P.O.
BROWN, JAMES, Farmer. Sec. 7 ; Sharon P.O.
BROWN, C. R., Farmer; Diggins St., Harvard.
BROWN, JOHN, Laborer; Sec. 13 ; Big Foot P.O.
BROWN, WM. A., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Lawrence P.O.
BUHMEYER, DANIEL, Cigar Manufacturer, Harvard; born in Cologne, on Rhine, Germany, January 14, 1840 ; came to United
States 1854 ; lived in New Jersey four years, and worked at the cigar trade; lived then ten years in Chicago; then
moved to Whitewater, Wis., and was there five and a half years in manufacturing cigars; then came to McHenry Co.
in 1876. Married Mary Delancy, 1864; she was born in Aurora. Ill. ; has four children, Minnie, Carrie, WILLIAM
and Mary. Mr. Buhmeyer carries on quite extensively the manufacture of cigars at Harvard.
BURTON, BILLINGS, Farmer, Sec. 18; Sharon P.O.
BURCHEDT, ERNEST, Farmer, Sec. 19; Sharon P.O.
BURDETT, THOMAS, Blacksmith ; Harvard.
BURTON, PHILIP, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Sharon P.O.
BURR, OSCAR, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Chemung P.O. ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., 1834 ; came to this county December,
1845; owns 80 acres of laud. Married Cynthia Shultz, October, 1802, who was born in New York, September, 1843 ;
has two children.
BURTON, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Sharon P.O.
BURTON, C. H. Lives with father. Sec. 18 ; Sharon P.O.
BURTON, ORLANDO, Lives with father, Sec. 18; Sharon P.O.
CALLIGAN, JAMES. Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Chemung P.O.
CARPENTER, JOHN. Farmer. Sec. 17 ; Chemung P.O.
CARPENTER, PETER, Carpenter and Joiner; Front St., Harvard.
CAMPBELL, DAVID. Retired; Chemung
CARPENTER, JAMES, Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard.
CAUGHLIN, JERRY. Blacksmith; Harvard.
CARPENTER, DANIEL, Shoemaker; Harvard.
CHEEVER, J. P., Attorney at Law. Harvard ; born in Walworth, Wis., August 5, 1845 ; came to this State July 1869
and to Harvard same year; graduated in Law Department of Madison University, Wisconsin, 1869; commenced practice
of law in Harvard. 1869; elected State's Attorney of McHenry Co. 1872 ; has been Town Clerk several terms, member
of Board of Trustees of Harvard one term. Married Miss Frank Allen, December 6, 1870 ; she was born in N. Y. State,
Madison Co.; has two children; Walter born December 27, 1871, and Edward born March 28. 1876.
CHLLSON, DAVID. Huckster; Harvard.
CLARKE, C. R., Lumber Merchant; Brainard St., Harvard.
COVENTRY, DAVID. Farmer. Sec. 23 ; Harvard P.O.
CLARKE, WILLIAM. Blacksmith ; Harvard.
CONN, A. J. Farmer. Sec. 32; Chemung P.O.
COLE, DAVID, Farmer and Thresher; Chemung.
CONN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29; Chemung P.O. ; born in Monaghan Co., Ireland, 1820 ; came to this county in 1862;
owns 135 acres of land. Married Sarah E. Day, September, 1867, who was born in Boone Co., Illinois, 1851 ; has
two children living.
CONN, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Chemung P.O.
COE, H. B., School Teacher, Harvard.
COLBY, JOSEPH, Laborer, Harvard.
COVENTRY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Harvard P.O.
CONE, WILBUR, Laborer, Lawrence.
COOK, REUBEN, Farmer, Sec. 18; Chemung P.O. ; born in Delaware Co., Ohio, February 15, 1820 ; came to this county,
1856 ; owns 20 acres of land. Married Jane Mansfield, March, 1856, who was born in England in 1819; no children.
CORNUE, U. W., Drayman ; Church St., Harvard.
CORNUE, G. V., Clerk; Church st., Harvard
CRAMER, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 14; Harvard P.O.
CRUMB, J. C, Banker; Ayer st, Harvard.
CURRY, G. J., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Chemung P.O.
DAILY, JAMES, Railroad Laborer; Harvard.
DAVIS, ROBERT, Farmer; Ayer st., Harvard.
DANIELS, NANCY, Widow. Sec. 7; Sharon P.O.
DANIELS, FREEMAN, Lives with mother. Sec. 7 ; Sharon P.O.
DAYHARST, JOHN, Hotel Keeper; Harvard.
DEAN, SILAS, Farmer and Thresher; Chemung.
DENIO, MARCELLUS, Railroad Engineer ; Harvard.
DOWNS, MARY, MRS., Widow, Sec. 32; Chemung P.O.
DIGGINS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 36; Harvard P.O.
DULLUM , ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 34; Harvard P.O.
DUTTON, ALLEN, Sec. 23 ; Lawrence P.O.
DUTTON, WILLIAM. Farmer, Sec. 27; Lawrence P.O.
DUTTON, ORRIN J., SR., Farmer. Sec. 14; Lawrence P.O.
DUTTON, ORRIN, JR., Farmer, Sec. 23; Lawrence P.O.
ENGLE, RICHARD, Baker, Harvard ; born in Nearstine, Hesse Darmstadt. Germany, July 23,1836 ; came to United States
in 1854; lived in Kenosha, Wis., twelve years, then came to McHenry Co., 1865 ; was member of First Wis. Vol. Inf.,
with Col. Starkweather. Married Margaret Leat, September 28,1855 ; she was born in Framersheim, Breis Alyee. Hesse
Darmstadt, January 6, 1836; had six children, four boys and two girls - three dead, Eddy, Maggie and Charlie ;
three living, Katie, WIllie and Richard, all born in Kenosha, Wis.
ERICKSON, S. Blacksmith ; Harvard.
FAY, C. L., Farmer; Lawrence.
FICK, JONAS. Renter of J. Logue. Sec. 36 ; Harvard P.O.
FILKINS, JANE, MRS. Widow; Washington st., Harvard.
FOX, S. D. Farmer, Chemung.
FLEMING. JOHN. Wagon Maker; Ayer St., Harvard.
FREEMAN. S. A. Renter of J. Sutherland. Sec. 19 ; Sharon P.O.
FREESE, CHRISTIAN. Railroad Employe; Harvard.
FREESE, GODFREY. Railroad Employe; Harvard.
FROTHINGHAM, CHARLES. Railroad Engineer; Harvard.
GARDNER, JANE. MRS. Widow; Church St., Harvard.
GARDNER, ROBERT. Farmer; Church and Division sts. Harvard.
GEORGE, J. C. Farmer. Sec. 24; Harvard P.O.
GEORGE, CHARLES, Farmer and Physician. Sec. 13; Harvard P.O.
GHENSHAW, FREDERICK, Farmer. Sec. 20 ; Chemung P.O. ; born in Germany, February 25, 1823; came to this county February,
1859; married Caroline Bokoy in 1853. who was born in Germany, July 2, 1823; no children.
GILLIS, H. W., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Lawrence P.O.
GILLIS, N. B., Farmer, Sec. 16; Lawrence P.O.
GILLIS, W. H., Farmer. Sec. 22; Lawrence P.O. ; born Orange Co., N. Y., March 31, 1840; came to this county in
1848. Married Ellen Langdon January 1. 1367, who was born in Boone Co., Ill., May 1, 1850 ; has three children
- Arthur, born March 26, 1863; Cora, born March 7,1872. and Elmer, born September 20, 1876.
GLOVER, JOHN. Carpenter and Joiner; Harvard.
GOGGIN, EDWARD, Farmer; Harvard.
GOGGIN, ELIZABETH, MRS., Widow, South st., Harvard.
GOODKNECHT, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Sharon P.O.
GOULD, H. S. Farmer; Lawrence.
GOODAIR. H. Farmer, Sec. 27; Lawrence P.O.
GRADY, THOMAS, Rentor of P. McElroy, Sec. 16 ; Lawrence P.O.
GROESBECK, GEORGE. Drayman; Church St., Harvard.
GROVESTEEN, W. Butcher, Harvard.
GROESBECK, JOHN W., Druggist; Harvard; born in Wayne Co., N. Y.; came to this county in 1861; has been County Coroner,
and is now Alderman of the village of Harvard, Ill., and was appointed Postmaster in 1876; Assistant Surgeon Eighty-first
Ill. Inf. Regt.; graduated at Rush Medical College. Chicago, Ill.. January 24, 1866.
HAGERMAN, C. E. Blacksmith and Wagon Maker; Big Foot P.O.
HAWVER, JOHN. Farmer, Sec. 2; Big Foot P.O.
HALL, DUANE, Lumber Merchant, boards at Mrs. Thompson's. Harvard
HALLESY, PATRICK. Railroad employe; Harvard.
HAMMOND, DANIEL. Laborer; Harvard.
HANCOCK, EDWARD. Farmer, Sec. 11; Big Foot P.O. ,
HARPER, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Chemung P.O. ; born in Fermoner Co., Ireland, in 1829 ; came to this county in
1858 ; owns 167 acres of land. Married Mary A. Mack in 1860, who was born in Antrim Co., Ireland, in 1842; has
three children living.
HART, CHARLES. Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P.O.
HART, WILLIAM. Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P.O.
HAWVER, MONROE. Farmer. Sec. 8 ; Sharon P.O.
HAHN, LEWIS. Farmer, Sec. 18; Sharon P.O.
HAWVER, J. F., Farmer. Sec. 2; Big Foot P.O.
HAWVER, CHRISTIANA. MRS. Farmer, Sec. 3; Big Foot P.O.
HAWVER, CHARLES. Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Big Foot P.O.
HAWVER, P. D. Farmer, Sec. 3; Big Foot P.O.
HAYES, EDWARD. Carpenter and Joiner; Harvard.
HEFNER, GEORGE. Barber; Harvard.
HELM, N. B. Hardware Merchant; resides Church St., Harvard.
HERITAGE, CLARKSON, Farmer. Sec. 10; Lawrence P.O.
HERITAGE, H. Farmer, Sec. 10; Lawrence P.O.
HILDRETH, OSCAR, Farmer, Sec. 5; Sharon P.O.
HICKOK, ALONZO E., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Chemung P.O. ; born in Chittenden Co. Vt., August 14. 1822; came to this county
in August. 1874; owns 200 acres of land. Married Maritte Sanford January, 1844, who was born in Chittenden Co.,
Vt., September 7. 1824; has seven children.
HINER, JACOB, Railroad Employe; Harvard.
HILL, S. Keeper of Billiard Hall ; Ayer st. Harvard.
HILL, F. A.., Painter; Park St. Harvard.
HILDRETH, EPHRAIM, Farmer, Sec. 12; Big Foot P.O.
HOGAN, FRANK, Railroad Employe ; South St., Harvard.
HOLMES, THOMAS, Railroad Employe; Harvard.
HOLDEN, CHARLES, Blacksmith; Chemung.
HORTON, O. W., Retired; resides cor. Church and Hunt sts., Harvard.
HOWE, ALLEN, Farmer. Sec. 16 ; Lawrence P.O.
HUEBNER, JOHN, Brewer ; Harvard.
HUNTLEY, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec. 3; Sharon P.O. ; born in Chemung Township, July 23, 1848; owns 100 acres of land;
value of property, $5,000. Married Phylura Ayers, of Walworth, Wis., February 16, 1873.
HUNTLEY, ELIJAH, Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Big Foot P.O.
HUNTLEY, J., Retired; boards at Walker's Hotel, Harvard.
HUFFMAN, P. M., Physician and Surgeon ; Harvard.
HUNT, CHARLES, Hardware Merchant; Ayer St. Harvard.
HUNTLEY, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 3; Big Foot P.O.
HUBBELL, R. G., Laborer; Big Foot P.O.
HUCHINSON, D. P., Farmer. Sec. 24; Harvard P.O.
HULBERT, ELENOR, MRS., Widow; Chemung.
JAYNES, DAVID, Retired ; resides on Jefferson st.; Harvard.
JOHNSON , A. A., MRS. Widow ; resides on Front st., Harvard.
JOHNSON, ELLEN, MRS., Widow ; resides on Church st., Harvard.
JOHNSON, ISAAC. Farmer. Sec. 12 ; Big Foot P.O.
JORDAN, LEWIS, Farmer. Sec. 12; Big Foot P.O.
JOSLYN, H. L., MRS., Widow; Division st, Harvard.
JOHNSON, C. M., Physician and Surgeon ; Front St., Harvard.
KALIA, WILLIAM, Farmer; Chemung.
KEELER, L. B., Farmer. Sec. 2; Big Foot P.O.
KEENAN, STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec. 17; Chemung P.O. ; born in Troran Co., Ireland, in 1832; came to this county in 1851;
owns 80 acres of land. Married Ann Donough. September 2, 1856, who was born in Troran Co., Ireland, in 1834; has
two children; Patrick, born March 14, 1860, and Ellen, born January 11,1863.
KENNEDY, P. H., Farmer, Sec. 10; Lawrence P.O.
KERR., A., Farmer, Sec. 30; Chemung P.O.
KINNEY, MOSES, Retired; Brainard St., Harvard.
KENNEDY, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Sharon P.O. ; born in Down Co., Ireland. Dec. 24, 1806 ; came to this county
May 27,1846 ; owns 40 acres of land. Married Ann Seward, December 25, 1856, who was born in Delaware Co., N. Y.,
February 14, 1804 ; no children.
KING, THOMAS, Section R. R. Boss ; Harvard.
KING, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Harvard P.O. ; born in Hadley, N. Y., August 1, 1815 ; came to this county in April,
1860; owns 114 acres of land. Married Diana Kelley, February 23, 1837. who was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y. April
22, 1815 ; has three children.
KIZER, SOPHIE. MRS. Widow, Sec. 8; Sharon P.O.
KIZEK, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 8; Sharon P.O.
KIZER, .MORRIS, Fanner, Sec. 6; Sharon P.O.
KING, JOHN W., Farmer, Sec. 28; Harvard P.O. ; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., August 20, 1840 ; came to this county
in 1860 ; owns 130 acres of land. Married Louis Hutchinson. August 17, 1865, who was born in Cleveland, Ohio, April
30, 1847 ; has three children.
LAKE, BEARDSLEY. Lumber Merchant; Hart St., Harvard.
LA BREC, JOSEPH. Farmer, Sec. 11. Big Foot P.O.
LAKE, LEVI, Retired Merchant; Washington St., Harvard.
LANE, JOHN, Retired Farmer; Lawrence.
LAWTON, ANDREW, Lives on H. Cramer s farm, Sec. 13 ; Harvard P.O.
LAW, A. E., Maltster; Summer st., Harvard.
LAKE, M., Liveryman ; Front st., Harvard.
LAKE, C. W., R. R. Express Messenger; Harvard.
LANDON, J., Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard.
LELAND, J. M. State Weigher; Jefferson st., Harvard.
LEVITT, G. H., Farmer, renter of J. Paul, Sec. 31; Capron P.O.
LELAND, ALBERT M., Editor Harvard Independent, Harvard; born in Bristol, Kenosha Co., Wis., January 1, 1851; came
to McHenry Co. 1865; value of property $3,000.
LEONARD, MATTHEW, Farmer, Sec. 29; Chemung P.O. ; born in Carlew Co., Ireland, 1810; came to this county in 1855
; owns 40 acres of land. Married Johanna O'Brien 1849, who was born in Carlew Co., Ireland, 1838; has five children
living.
LEWIS, HENRY, Renter of D. H. Bentley, Sec. 12; Big Foot P.O.
LEONARD, JAMES, R. R, Employe; Harvard.
LEWIS, J. O., Farmer. Sec. 13; Big Foot P.O.
LILLIE, LEVI, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Sharon P.O.
LITTLE, JAMES, Laborer; Chemung.
LINES, EDWIN A., General Merchant, Harvard ; born in Augusta, Oneida Co., N. Y., February 9, 1833 ; came to this
county in 1853; value of property $2,500. Married Helen A. Simonds, December 14, 1859, who was born in Franklinville,
Cattaraugus Co., N. Y.
LIVINGSTON, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Sharon P.O.
LOCKWOOD, L. Capitalist; Diggins St. Harvard.
LOGUE, JAMES. R. R. Tie Dealer; Front St. Harvard.
LUTHER, CHARLES, R. R. Engineer; Harvard.
LYON, J. B. Attorney at Law and Town Clerk ; Harvard.
MANSFIELD, JOHN, Painter; Washington st.i Harvard.
MAXON, W. J., General Merchant; Chemung.
MAXON, E. D., General Merchant; Chemung.
MARSHALL, MARGARET, MRS., Widow; Hart st., Harvard.
MARSHALL, T. P., Hardware Merchant; residence Hart St., Harvard.
McCARTY, DANIEL, Carpenter and Joiner; Harvard.
MARSHALL, ROBERT, Hardware Dealer ; Ayer St., Harvard.
MASON, LOWELL, R. R. Mail Agent; Harvard.
McCARN, PETER, Carpenter and Joiner; Harvard.
McCLOUD, JAMES, Shoemaker; Harvard.
McCAULEY, THOMAS, Drayman ; South st. Harvard.
McCONKEY, JAMES, Retired Farmer; Division st., Harvard.
MCDONALD, P., Farmer, Sec. 24; Harvard P.O.
McELROY, LEWIS. Superintendent C & N. W. Switch Yard; Harvard.
McGEE, OWEN, Farmer; Brainard St., Harvard.
MCLAUGHLIN, HUGH. Retired Farmer; Minnie St., Harvard.
McNALLY, BARNEY, R. R. Employe; Harvard.
McNALLY, WILLIAM, Laborer; Lawrence.
McPHERSON, C. D., Carpenter and Joiner; Washington and Division sts., Harvard.
MERRITT, WILLIAM, R. R. Conductor; Division St., Harvard.
MILLS, S. G. W., General Merchant; Big Foot P.O.
MILLER, JOHN, Merchant Tailor; Chemung.
MOSHER, WILLIAM, Farmer. Sec. 4; Sharon P.O.
MILLER, FREDERICK, Wagon Maker; Big Foot P.O.
MINIER, H. B., Grocer, Harvard ; born in Big Flats, Chemung Co., N. Y., June 27, 1833; came to McHenry Co. in 1858.
Married Julia Ayer, August 8, 1860, who was born in Kenosha, Wis., September 29, 1843 ; has one child, Mamie, born
in Harvard, January 23, 1863. Mr. Minier lived in Boone, Boone Co., Iowa, nine years, and returned to Harvard in
April, 1876, and is now engaged in the Fancy Grocery and Crockery business.
MONTGOMERY, JOHN, Railroad Conductor, Division St., Harvard.
MOORE, THOMAS, Renter of C. McGee's. Sec. 29; Chemung P.O. .
MORSE, O. O, Farmer and Paper Peddler, Sec. 33; Harvard P.O.
MORTON, N. B., Capitalist; Johnson St., Harvard.
NASH, G. M., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Sharon P.O.
NASH, SIDNEY, Partner, Sec. 18; Sharon P.O.
NEARING, F. S., Liquor Dealer; Front st., Harvard.
NIEWERTH BROS., Masons; Washington st., Harvard.
NOYCE, H. J., Cheese Manufacturer, Sec. 15 ; Harvard P.O.
O' BRIEN, MARTIN, Section Boss C. & N. W. Ry.; Harvard.
O' BRIEN, WILLIAM, Carpenter and Joiner; University st., Harvard.
O' CONNOR, PETER, Laborer; Park st., Harvard.
OLBRICH, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 9; Lawrence P.O. ; born in Germany, July 25, 1838 ; came to this county in August,
1858 ; owns 50 acres of land. Married Mary C. Weitzel. January 17. 1871, who was born in Germany. September 10,
1845 ; seven childrenWilliam, born June 26,1859 ; Elizabeth, January 18,1861; Mary, October 19.1862 ; Augusta.
April 22, 1865 ; Ottielle, May 12,1868 ; John, June 8 1873; and Jacob was born June 8 1876
O'RILEY, MICHAEL. Laborer; Harvard.
OTTMAN, MATHEW. Laborer; Diggins st. Harvard.
PARKHURST, GEORGE. Carpenter and Joiner; Ayer st. Harvard.
PARKER, S. S. Farmer; Brainard and Johnson sts. Harvard.
PATTERSON, JOHN. Farmer. Sec. 30; Chemung; P.O.
PARKHURST, EMILY, Mrs. Widow; Park Harvard.
PATTERSON, R. Baker; Harvard.
PAULSON, JONAS. Foreman Railroad Blacksmith Shop; Ayer St. Harvard.
PAUL, SAMUEL. Farmer, Sec. 21; Chemung P.O.
PAUL, WILLIAM. Farmer. Sec. 21 ; Chemung P.O.
PEASE, RANDALL. Railroad Employe ; University St. Harvard.
PEASE, ASA. Retired Farmer; Brainard St. Harvard.
PERKINS, ROYAL. Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Sharon P.O.
PICKLEY, D. E. Farmer. Sec. 4; Big Foot P.O.
PHELPS, J. M., Farmer. Sec. 9; Sharon P.O. ; born in Montgomery Co. N. Y., May 15, 1814; came to this county in
1874. Married Emma Dyke, March 6, 1875, who was born in New York State, June, 1844; his two children - Ada and
Tiney.
PHILLIPS, ADAM. Grain Dealer ; Brainard and Eastman sts. Harvard.
PIERCE, JAMES, Stone Mason ; Harvard.
PIERCE, GILBERT. Renter of E. G. Ayer's. Sec. 15; Harvard P.O.
PIERCE, FRANKLIN, Proprietor Steam Flour Mill; boards at Walker's Hotel, Harvard.
PIERCE, ALPHA. Laborer; Harvard.
PIPER, ELIZABETH Mrs. Widow. Sec. 18; Sharon P.O.
POWERS, RICHARD. Saloon Keeper; Ayer St. Harvard.
POWERS, ESCO, Farmer, Sec. 28; Harvard P.O. ; born in Homer, Ohio, June, 1851; came to this county in 1872. Married
Eva Brown, April 8, 1873, who was born in St. Lawrence Co. N. Y. March 18, 1852; has one child, Lewis, born February
28. 1875.
POWERS, R., Harness Maker; Harvard.
POWERS, M. J., Harness Maker; Harvard ; born in Dunham Township, McHenry Co. June 1. 1847; has been engaged in
harness business from 1866 ; moved west to Lima Co., Iowa, and engaged in business there three years. Married Lydia
Powell (first wife), of Tama Co , Iowa. August, 1873, who died in Harvard, April 10, 1874, leaving one daughter,
Bessie, born in Harvard, April 1. 1874. Married Fannie Fern (second wife), February 29, 1876; she was born in Oshkosh.
Wis.
PRICE, WILLIAM. Railroad Conductor; Division st., Harvard.
PURINGTON, J., Railroad Conductor; Church st,, Harvard.
QUIGLEY, JOHN, Laborer; Division St. Harvard.
QUIRK, WILLIAM, Yard Master. C. & N. W. Ry.; Harvard.
RATHBONE, WILLIAM, Harness Maker; Harvard.
RANDT, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 17 ; Sharon P.O.
RECTOR, EDWIN, Clerk for W. C. Wellington ; Harvard.
REARDON, M., Railroad Employe; Harvard.
REARDON, ANDREW, Blacksmith ; Harvard.
RICHARSON, P. T., Laborer; Front St., Harvard.
REYNOLDS, E. S., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Lawrence P.O. ; born in Addison Co., Vt., December 4, 1812; came to this county
in May, 1839; own 160 acres of land. Married Mary E. Smith February 17, 1843. who was born in Hancock, Mass., December.
1819 ; has two children; G. W., born in June, 1846, and James N., born in 1851.
ROACH, P. Laborer and Well Digger; Harvard.
ROCKWELL, JAMES. Drayman ; Ayer St., Harvard.
ROACHE, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec; 15 ; Lawrence P.O. ; born in Mayo Co., Ireland, in 1827 ; came to this country April
11, 1856; owns 120 acres of land. Married Kate Whelan February 28, 1855, who was born in Carlew Co., Ireland, in
1831; has one child, Henry, born December 15. 1855.
ROGERS. J. W., Farmer. Sec. 13; Harvard P.O.
ROSE, PETER. Laborer; Chemung,
ROSENCRANTZ, J. B., Capitalist; Church st., Harvard.
RUGGLES, C H Farmer. Sec. 21. Lawrence P.O.
RYAN, JAMES, Laborer; Blackman St., Harvard.
RYAN, THOMAS, Lives on J. Thompson's farm, Sec. 22; Lawrence P.O.
RYAN, DANIEL, Blacksmith; Johnson st., Harvard.
RYLAND, ELIZABETH. MRS., Widow; Front St., Harvard.
SALNAVE, NORMAN. Laborer; Harvard.
SALISBURY, ALVA, Farmer. Sec. 1; Big Foot P.O.
SANDERS, AMMI. Drayman ; Washinsrton st., Harvard.
SAUNDERS, P. E., Hardware Merchant; Division st., Harvard.
SCHULZ, CARL P., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Chemung P.O. ; born in Germany, January 4. 1821 ; came to this county in 1861;
owns 80 acres of land. Married Caroline Fredericks in 1849, who was born in Germany February 21, 1821; has five
children living.
SCHEUETKA, HENRY. Farmer. Sec. 25; Harvard P.O.
SEELEY, LYMAN, Farmer. Sec. 12 ; Big Foot P.O. .
SHAVER, ABRAHAM. Retired Farmer Lawrence.
SHANAHAN, CON., Railroad Employe; Harvard.
SHATZLER, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 13; Harvard P.O.
SHIPPIE, L. J.; Commissioner of Highway; Lawrence.
SHUFELDT, P. D., Farmer. Sec. 4; Big Foot P.O.
SHOULER, ELI, Farmer; Chemung.
SHUFELDT, B., Works J. K. Howell's farm; Big Foot P.O.
SINDERSON, C. H., Miller; Chemung.
SLOCUM, H. W., Farmer; Lives in Chemung Village; born in Elizabethtown, N. J., in 1814; his father removed to Tompkins
Co., N. Y., the same year; lived there until 1859, then removed to Spencer, Tioga Co., N. Y., lived there seven
years, then came to this county in 1866 ; owns 50 acres of land; value of property, $3,000; held the offices of
Constable and Collector before coming here. Married Mary M. Adams November 5,1838 ; she was born in Danby, Tompkins
Co., N. Y.; had three children, one boy and two girls.
SMITH, CAROLINE, MRS., Widow, Sec. 24; Harvard P.O.
SLAWSON, H. H., Farmer; Lawrence.
SMITH, A. M., Farmer, Sec. 36; Harvard P.O.
SMITH, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 24; Harvard P.O.
SMITH, L. P. Town Collector ; Sumner St., Harvard.
SMITH, G. R. , Maltster; residence, Ayer St. , Harvard.
SMITH, AMANDA, MRS., Widow; Jefferson st., Harvard.
SNOW, ASA, Works farm of S. S. Parker; Chemung P.O.
SOLE, R. Railroad Conductor; Division St. Harvard.
SOOTHELL, JOSEPH. Carpenter and Joiner; Hart st., Harvard.
SPOONER, E., Carpenter and Joiner ; Harvard.
STAFFORD, J. J. Carpenter and Joiner; Ayer St., Harvard.
STOKER, A. Railroad Employe ; Harvard.
STORCH, LEWIS, Farmer. Sec. 33 ; Chemung P.O.
SULLIVAN, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Lawrence P.O.
SWEET, PETER. Lives on father's farm, Sec. 36; Harvard P.O.
SWEENEY, JOSEPH, Liveryman ; Ayer st., Harvard.
SWEENEY, PATRICK, Dry Goods Merchant; Ayer st, Harvard.
SWEENEY, JOHN, Dry Goods Merchant; Ayer St., Harvard.
SWEET, SAMUEL, Farmer ; Jefferson st., Harvard.
THOMPSON, JAMES, Stock Dealer; Front St., Harvard.
THOMPSON, J. C. Retired Farmer; Lawrence.
THOMPSON, W. G. Police Constable; Harvard.
THOMPSON, ALBERT, Farmer. Sec. 27 ; Lawrence P.O.
THOMPSON, A. M., Farmer, Sec. 34; Harvard P. M.
THOMPSON, ORLANDO H., Farmer, Sees. 25 and 5 ; Harvard P.O. ; born in Hamilton. Madison Co. New York, September
26, 1820; came to this county August 31. 1845 ; owns 80 acres of land; value of property, $4,000; has been Town
Clerk of Dunham Township, also Justice of the Peace. Married Eliza Maxwell. of Oneonta. Otsego Co. New York, July
3, 1844; has nine children, five boys and four girls, two boys and three girls living.
THOMPSON, LUKE, MRS., Widow; Division st., Harvard.
TITCOMB, E. M., General Merchant; resides on Church St., Harvard.
TITCOMB, J. P. Merchant; resides on Church St., Harvard.
TOOKER. GEORGE, Renter of C A. Hoschild. Sec. 1; Big Foot P.O.
TOOKER, JOHN. Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Harvard P.O.
TOOKER, EMMET, Carpenter and Joiner; Minnie St., Harvard.
TOWNE, M. M., Financial Agent of E. G. Ayer, Ayer's Hotel, Harvard.
TYMESSON. E., Retired Farmer; Church and Jefferson sts., Harvard.
TYLER, FRANK. Carpenter and Joiner; Harvard.
TYLER, F. Carpenter and Joiner; Harvard.
VERICK, HENRY, Laborer; Harvard.
WAITE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Sharon P.O.
WALKER, E., & SON, Proprietors of Walker House, Harvard. Mr. E. Walker has been in the hotel business for forty
years.
WALKER, W. B. Proprietor of Walker House, Harvard.
WALLACE, ROBERT, Fanner, Sec. 30; Chemung P.O.
WALTERS. DAVID, Fanner, Sec. 20 ; Chemung P.O.
WAKELY, GEORGE, Farmer. Sec. 13; Harvard P.O.
WAKELY, WILLIAM. Farmer. Sec. 24; Harvard P.O.
WALTERS, JACOB. Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Chemung P.O.
WELLINGTON, W. C., Grocer; resides on Brainard st., Harvard.
WEITZEL, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 9; Lawrence P.O. ; born in Germany, January, 1810; came to this county, 1858;
owns 132 acres of land. Married Henrietta Gaberil in 1835, who was born in Germany in 1813; has two children, Christina,
born May 18, 1839, and Mary C, born September 10, 1845.
WELCH, JOHN, Fanner, Sec. 7 ; Sharon P.O.
WHEELER, HENRY, Farmer. Sec. 7 ; Sharon P.O.
WETLAUFER, WILLIAM, Renter of D. P. Hutchinson, Sec. 24; Harvard P.O.
WETZEL, FREDK, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Sharon P.O.
WETTSTEIN, HERMANN, Jeweler, Harvard; born in Barmen, Elberfeld, Prussia, February 14, 1840 ; came to this county
April, 1873; value of property, $4,000. Married Harriet P. Collier, May, 1867 ; she was born in Rock Co., Wis.;
has one child, a girl.
WHEELER, A. L., Farmer. Sec. 7 ; Sharon P.O.
WHITMARSH, LEWIS. Carpenter and Joiner; Front st., Harvard.
WHITE, JAMES. Blacksmith ; Diggins St., Harvard.
WILSON, FREEMAN, Agent American Express Co.; Brainard st., Harvard.
WIGGINS, T. H. Tailor; Ayer St. Harvard.
WIGGINS, GEORGE, Tailor; Ayer st.; Harvard.
WILKINSON, C. M., Druggist; Harvard ; born in McHenry Co., April 21, 1849 ; has been engaged in drug business in
Harvard eight years.
WILKINSON, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 1; Big Foot P.O.
WILKINSON, C. M., Druggist; Brainard and Johnston sts., Harvard.
WILKINSON, PHILO, Town Constable ; Diggins and Jefferson sts., Harvard.
WILLIAMS, JOHN. Carpenter and Joiner. Johnson st., Harvard.
WILLIS, ROBERT. Stock Dealer. Ayer st ., Harvard.
WILLIAMS, FRANK. Harness Maker. Ayer st., Harvard.
WILLIAMS, R. J., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Chemung P.O.
WOOD, G. H. Proprietor Steam Flour Mill; residence Washington and Jefferson sts., Harvard.
WOOD, JAMES, Renter on S. Paul's Farm, Sec. 31 ; Chemung P.O.
WOOSTER, GEORGE, Retired Farmer ; Chemung.
WOOSTER, W. I., Painter ; Burnett st., Harvard.
WORT, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13; Harvard P.O.
WYANT, L. B., Furniture Dealer; Residence Brainard St., Harvard.
YOUNG, W. H Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Sharon P.O.
ZASCHAK, HENRY. Liquor Dealer; Ayer and Front sts., Harvard.
HARVARD BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
ALLOTT & THOMPSON, Meat Market, Ayer st.
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY, Near Depot,
BLAKE, N. E., & SON, Wagon Manufacturers, Ayer st.
BINGHAM, A. C, Physician. Brainard and Johnson sts.
BURBANK, LAW & CO. Malt House. Eastman st.
BRAINARD & GILBERT, Dry Goods , Ayer st.
BELLOWS, J. N., Shoemaker, Ayer st.
BELL, ALFRED, Baker, Ayer st.
BRIGHTENFELDT, HENRY, Shoemaker, Ayer st.
BURBANK, G. A., Photographer, Ayer st.
CLARKE, C. R., Lumber Merchant, Brainard st.
CLARKE, W. M. Blacksmith, Ayer st.
CHURCH, R;. Readymade Clothing, Ayer st.
CLARKE. S. A. Barber. Ayer st.
CARPENTER. GEO, Boots and Shoes. Ayer st.
CARPENTER & HILL. Billiard Hall, Ayer st.
CULLEN, JOHN, Blacksmith, Ayer st.
CALLENDER, J. G., Insurance Agent and Justice of the Peace.
CRUMB, J. C. Banker. Ayer St.
DOOLITTLE, A. L. Planing Mill, Ayer st.
FISH, HARRIET E. Millinery, Ayer st.
FLEMING, JOHN, Wagon Maker, Ayer st.
GEORGE. WM., Warehouse and Grain Dealer.
GEORGE. L. E., Tailor, Brainard st.
HALL & CRUMB, Lumber Dealers, Page st.
HEFNER, GEORGE, Barber, Ayer st.
HOWE, ANNA. MIllinery, Ayer st.
HARVARD. HOUSE. John Dayharsh, Proprietor, Ayer st.
HUNT & HELM, Hardware Merchants, Ayer st.
HUFFMAN, P. M., Physician.
HAYES, J. L., Liquor Dealer, Ayer st.
HOSCHILD, C. A. Furniture Dealer, Ayer st.
HARVARD MALT CO, Office Harvard Bank, Ayer st.
JANVRIN, FRANK, Meat Market, Ayer st.
JOHNSON, C. M, Physician and Surgeon, Front st.
LEESEN, THOMAS, Blacksmith, Ayer st.
LAKE & CLARK, Lumber Dealers, near Railroad.
LACHER, LEWIS. Gunsmith, Ayer st.
LAKE & PHITTEPLACE, Livery Stable, Front st. .
LEASONT, P. V., Cooper Shop, Ayer st.
LEONARD, N, Merchant Tailor, Ayer st.
LYON, J. B., Attorney at Law, Ayer St.
MARSHALL, SANDERS & MARSHALL, Hardware Dealers; Ayer st.
MADDEN, JAMES, Liquor Dealer, Ayer st.
MERRY, J. G., General Merchant, Ayer st.
MAXWELL, JAMES, Carpenter and House Builder, Diggins st.
MULLIGAN, WM,, Blacksmith, Ayer st.
MALONEY, THOS., Saloon Keeper, Ayer st.
NEARING, F. S., Saloon Keeper, Front st.
O'CONNER, JOHN, Saloon Keeper, Ayer st.
O'BRIEN, WM., General Merchandise, Front st.
POWERS, RICH'D, Saloon, Ayer st.
PIERCE, FRANKLIN, Steam Flour MIll.
ROHAN, PATK., Saloon Keeper, Ayer st.
RICHARDSON, S., Druggist, Ayer st.
RATHBURN, A. E., MRS., Millinery . Ayer st.
RASMUS, JOHN, Wagon Manufacturer, Division st.
SHAVER, JACOB, Boots and Shoes, Ayer st,
SULLIVAN, JEREMIAH, Grocer, Ayer st.
SWEENEY BROS. & CO., General Merchants, Front and Ayer sts.
STOLLER, JOSEPH, Dry Goods, Ayer st.
SWEENEY & LAKE, Livery Stable, Ayer st.
SMITH, EZRA, Blacksmith and Wagon Maker, Ayer st,
SHERBURNE, J. C. Jeweler, Ayer st.
TITCOMBE, & SON. General Merchandise. Ayer st.
THOMPSON, W., Police Constable.
VAN WIE. L. Boots and Shoes, Ayer st.
WOOD, H. & CO., Steam MIll, and Warehouse, near Railroad.
WILSON, GUY, Dry Goods. Ayer st.
WAGAR, G R., House and Sign Painter. Ayer st.
WADE, B. A. Physician, Front and Johnson sts.
WIGGINS, THOS . Tailor, Ayer st.
WELLINGTON, W. C, Grocer, Brainard and Ayer sts.
WOODRUFF, U. T., Physician. Church st.
WYANT, L. B. Furniture. Ayer st.
ZASCHAK, HENRY, Saloon Keeper. Ayer st.
LAWRENCE BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
ANDERSON, J. L., Commission Merchant.
BOYD, WM. L., Blacksmith.
PAGE. HERBERT, Confectioner.
BIG FOOT BUSINESS DIRECTORY
HAGERMAN, C. E., Blacksmith and Wagon Maker.
MILLS, S. G. W., General Merchandise.
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