Directory of McHenry County Illinois 1877

1877 Directory
Dorr Twp, McHenry County, IL

ALLEN, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 31; Woodstock P.O.; born in Oxfordshire, England, September 12, 1826; came to McHenry Co. in 1840 ; owns 180 acres of land. Married Elizabeth Gates July 4, 1857 ; she was born in New York, February 3, 1840, and came to this county in the fall of 1850 ; has five children.
ALLEN, H. P., Farmer, Sec. 32; Woodstock P. O.; born in Madison Co, N. Y, February 20, 1839 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1840 ; owns 100 acres of land. Married Louisa J. Hope in 1866, who was born in Richmond, Ill., in 1848; has one child.
ALLEN, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 31; Woodstock P. O.; born in England in 1796; came to McHenry Co, in 1840 owns 80 acres of land. Married Mary Williams in England in 1818, who was born in Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England, in 1799; had eleven children, three living.
ABBOTT, HOMER, Butcher. Clay st; residence, Calhoun st., Woodstock.
ALBRIGHT, FREDERICK, Laborer; Woodstock.
ANDERSON, ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 18; Woodstock P. O.
ANDERSON, THOMAS, Farmer,Sec. 18; Woodstock P. O.
ARNOLD, FREDERIC. Brewer; residence, Madison St., Woodstock.
ANDERSON. N. C. Painter; Van Buren st., Woodstock.
ARMSTRONG, JOHN, Farmer; Woodstock.
ASMUS, CHARLES. Restaurant Keeper ; Van Buren st., Woodstock.
AUSTIN, I. A Liveryman, Jefferson st. residence, E. Jackson st., Woodstock.
AUSTIN, W. B. Dealer in Machinery, Main st, residence, South St.. Woodstock.
AUSTIN, PASCO, Hardware Dealer, Cass st.; residence, Judd St., Woodstock.
AUSTIN, A. L., Hardware Dealer, Cass St.; residence, Judd st., Woodstock.
AUSTIN, WILLIAM, Carpenter and Joiner Woodstock.
AUSTIN, WILLIAM, 2d. Carpenter and Joiner; Woodstock.
AUSTIN, B. S.. Clerk for J. C. Choate; Woodstock.
BACHMAN, GEORGE, Butcher, Woodstock.
BAILEY, D. B., Farmer; Calhoun st., Woodstock.
BALDWIN, EDMUND, Justice of the Peace, Conveyancer and Collector; Woodstock born in Hinesburgh, Chittenden Co., Vermont, February 17, 1807 ; lived in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., twenty-nine years; engaged in tanning leather, and shoe business sixteen years; -was also Justice of the Peaece and Supervisor six years; came to McHenry Co. 1859. Married Polly M. Alden, of Lester, Addison Co., Vermont. March 14, 1827; had nine children, six living.
BALDWIN, I. E.. Farmer, Sec. 10; Woodstock, P. O.
BARBER, OSBORNE, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. O.
BADGER, AUSTIN, County Recorder; Woodstock; born in Aldan, Erie Co., N. Y., 1834 came to McHenry Co. in October, 1848 has been Constable, Town Collector and Deputy Sheriff of Chemung Township, also Sheriff of McHenry Co. four years. Married Miss L. Smith, of McHenry village, April, 1852; has one son, born in 1859.
BARBER, J. N., Mechanic; Chemung St., Woodstock.
BARROWS, G. T., Farmer. Sec. 4; Woodstock P. O.
BARROWS, L. H. S., Proprietor of Foundry, Machine Shop and Planing Mills; Woodstock; born in Columbus. Chenango Co., N. Y., October 8, 1826; came to McHenry Co. October, 1847; has been Collector in Greenwood Township one year; taught school eight years in the county; was member of Co. A, Fifteenth Regt. Ill. Vol Inf.; after battle of Shiloh, was detailed for hospital duty in Mound City, and then discharged on account of disability, and since that time has been in present business in Woodstock. Married Emily S. Parker August 2, 1852; she was born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., January 9,1833 ; had six children, two boys and four girls; one boy, Joseph, dead Mary O.. Cornelia A., Charles S., Rose Etta and Sarah E. living.
BARTLETT, F. H., Butcher Main st., Woodstock.
BARTLETT, HARRY, Butcher Woodstock.
BEST, EDWIN, Works for father, Sec. 32 Woodstock P. O.
BENTLEY, G. W., Farmer; Calhoun St.. Woodstock.
BELCHER, A. C, Dentist; South st, Woodstock.
BEST, MICHAEL. Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Woodstock P. O.
BEARDSLEY, THEODORE, Painter; Madison St.. Woodstock.
BETZER, C S, Works for Wm. Montgomery. Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. O.
BELL. THOS. S, Clerk in Farmers Bank; Woodstock.
BEACH, G. S., Liveryman; Main st. Woodstock.
BENNETT, EDWIN, Physician; Clay St., Woodstock.
BID WELL, A., Farmer, Sec. 15; Woodstock P. O.; born in Chemung Co, N. Y, in 1825 ; came to this county in 184S ; owns 170 acres of land. Married Ellen S. Merchant in November, 1859; who was born in Oneida Co., N. Y, in 1835; had six children, four living.
BIRD, E. R., Harness Maker; Woodstock; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y, town of Westfield, August 19, 1829 ; engaged in harness making and mining in California twelve years, and in prospecting for silver mines in Nevada, then came to McHenry Co. in 1866. Married Clara A. Smith September 26, 1867; she was born in Warrenville, DuPage Co, Ill.. December 9, 1841 ; has one child, Frederick J, born April 27, 1875.
BLAKESLEE, G, Merchant, Clay st.; resides Madison St. Woodstock.
BLOCKER, DANIEL, Laborer; Woodstock.
BLAKESLEE, J. B, Farmer, Sec. 36; Ridgefield P. O.
BLAKESLEE, NELSON, Farmer, Sec. 4; Woodstock P. O.
BLACK, JOSEPH, Farmer. Sec. 14 Ridgefield P. O.
BLAIR, DANIEL, Mechanic ; Calhoun st, Woodstock.
BLOSSOM, E. W., Jeweler; Woodstock; born in Batavia, Genesee Co, N. Y, September 10, 1839; engaged in business in Lyons, Iowa, and Jefferson, Wis., as Jeweler; then came to McHenry Co. February 27, 1868 ; enlisted in Rochester, N. Y., in Co. C, Third N. Y. Cav, and after service of seventeen mouths was promoted to Second Lieutenant of same company; mustered out May 4, 1863; assisted then in raising Co. D, First N, Y. Vol. Cav, and served as First Lieutenant until mustered out. August 1, 1865. Married Julia Peck, September 26, 1864; she was born in Brockport, N. Y, April 9, 1845.
BLOM, OLE, Tailor; Woodstock.
BOURNE, ANDREW, Farmer. Sec. 5; Woodstock P. O.
BUCKHOUSE, JOHN, Laborer; Woodstock.
BRINK, SIMEON, Carpenter and Joiner; Clay st, Woodstock.
BRUSH, G. I, Sewing Machine Agent; Woodstock.
BROWN, ALVIN, Mechanic, Sec. 8; Woodstock P. O.
BROWN, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 1; Woodstock P. O.; born September 22, 1854 at Auburn, Fayette Co, Ia.; owns 80 acres of land. Married Fannie E. Sullivan, December 28,1875; she was born in Wisconsin, January 10, 1860.
BRYAN, THOS. S, Laborer; Calhoun st, Woodstock.
BROPHY, C. A., Agent McCormick Reapers, etc.; Woodstock.
BROWN, RUFUS, Farmer, Sec. 2; Woodstock P. O.
BROWN, MATHER, Lives with his father. Sec. 8; Woodstock P. O.
BURBANK, ELIJAH, Farmer. Sec. 8; Woodstock P. O.
BUCHARD, J. F., Farmer, Sec. 16 Woodstock P. O.
BUNKER, JOHN, Woodstock; born in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., N. Y., November 1, 1803; came to McHenry Co. in the spring of 1844; was formerly a merchant in Woodstock for twenty years; was also Assessor and Justice of the Peace, and is at present Township Treasurer and has been such at different times for ten years. Married Urania Tuttle, September 18, 1825; she was born in Wolcott, Conn., November 20, 1806; had thirteen children, six sons and seven dauchters; one son, Alvin S., fell at the battle of Stone River, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862, aged 20 years, 10 months and 9 days one daughter, Jane, died December 8, 1848; eleven children living, George R., Lucia L. and Lucy A. (twins), Ezekiel H., Dwight, Melvin, Clarissa, Harriet M., Amos K., Susannah and Mary. Mr. Bunker is a grandson of --- Bunker, formerly owner of "Bunker Hill", Boston, and from whom it derives its name.
BUTTON, J. C, Farmer. Sec. 14; Ridgefield P. O.; born in Nunda, N. Y., in 1820; came to this county in 1844; owns 500 acres of land. Married Roxana Thompson, in the spring of 1844, who was born in Coldrain, Mass., in 1820; had seven children, two living; Emma L., aged 30; and Ruby F., aged 12.
BUNKER, GEO. K., General Merchant; Van Buren St., res. Jackson St., Woodstock.
BUNKER, A. K., General Merchant; Public Square, Woodstock.
BUSKIRK, L. K., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Ridgefield P. O.
BUCK, W. H., Homaopathie Physician; Woodstock.

CAFREY, HENRY. Farmer, Sec. 11 Woodstock P. O.
CASSEL, JACOB. Farmer. Sec. 20 Woodstock P. O.
CAMPBELL, ROBERT, R. R. Watchman Woodstock.
CASKEY, A., Billiard Saloon Keeper; Public Square, Woodstock.
CARR, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 6; Woodstock P. O.
CARPENTER, JEREMIAH, Laborer. Sec. 18; Woodstock P. O.
CAMPEN, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 21; Woodstock P. O.
CALLINAN, PATRICK. Farmer. Sec. 6 Woodstock P. O.
CAMPBELL, S. H., Renter of S. S. Gates. Sec. 36; Ridgefield P. O.
CHOLLAR, A. L., Bowling Alley Keeper Woodstock.
CHURCH, RICHARD, Milkman ; Woodstock.
CLARK, WILLIAM, Farmer, Soc. 33 Woodstock P. O.
CLARK, G. D.. Harness Maker; Calhoun St., Woodstock.
CHURCH, J. B.. Justice of the Peace; Court House, Woodstock.
CHURCH, B. F, Mail Agent. C & N. W. R. R. Jefferson St., Woodstock.
CHURCH, M., Mrs., Milliner; Clay st., Woodstock.
CHOATE, J. C., Merchant; Van Buren St., Woodstock.
CHURCH, MALACHI, Woodstock; born in Cortland Co., N. Y., August 4, 1825 ; came to Woodstock in the spring of 1851; has been Sheriff of McHenry Co. four years, up to 1877. Married Miss L. E. Harper, of Cleveland, Ohio.
CLARK, ANTHONY, Laborer; Woodstock.
CLARK, GEORGE, Mason, Sec. 8; Woodstock P. O.
CLARK, ROBERT. Harnessmaker Woodstock.
CLARK, MICHAEL. Farmer, Sec. 34; Woodstock P. O.
CONNEL, PATRICK, Laborer; Woodstock.
COLTON, MORGAN. Daguerrean Artist Main st., Woodstock.
CONNER, THOMAS, Section Boss. C. &. N. W. R. R.; Woodstock.
COWLIN, WM. H., Shoe Dealer; Front st, Woodstock.
COLLIER. PETER, Mason ; Woodstock.
COWLIN,A. B., Grocer; Main st., Woodstock.
CORLET, JOHN. Carpenter and Joiner; Woodstock.
COQUELETTE, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 31; Woodstock P. O.
COUSE; ANDREW, Farmer; McHenry St., Woodstock.
COONEY, THOMAS, Grocer Cass St., Woodstock.
CONLEY, MARK, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Woodstock P. O.
COX, JAMES, Pastor of Baptist Church; Woodstock.
CRAWFORD, NEWCOMB, Farmer, Sec. 29 ; Woodstock P. O.
CROWLEY, TIMOTHY, Shoemaker; Jackson st., Woodstock.
CROWLEY, DENNIS, Laborer; Woodstock.
CUMINS, A. W., Teacher and Short Hand Reporter; Woodstock; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., September 22, 1830 ; lived in Lenawee Co., Mich., from 1849 to 1858; came to McHenry Co. in April, 1858; was Sergeant Fifteenth Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf. three years; taken prisoner at Ackworth, Ga., October, 1864, and confined in Andersonville prison seven months; since that time, has been engaged in teaching and reporting; is, at present, President of Teachers Association, of McHenry Co. Married Caroline Mauger, December 6, 1854; she was born in Lenawee Co., Mich., June 22, 1834 ; has two children; Lettie, born November 18, 1856, and William P.. born Jan. 4, 1858.
CURTIS, E., Carpenter and Joiner ; Woodstock.
CURTIS, CHARLES, Daguerrean Artist; Woodstock.
CURTIS, B. W., Carpenter and Joiner; Woodstock.

DACY. L. J. Dealer in Agricultural Implements; Woodstock.
DAVIS, HARVEY, Painter; Chemung st., Woodstock.
DARRELL, JOHN, Baggage Master C. & N. W. Ry.; Clay St., Woodstock.
DAVIS, A. F., General Merchant; Ridgefield.
DACY, JOHN, Mason. Clay st.. Woodstock.
DAVIS, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 19; Woodstock P. O.; born in Wales, December 15, 1848; came to McHenry Co. in 1860. Married Elizabeth Corrl in September, 1869, who was born in Dundee, 1852 ; had three children; two living.
DAVIS, L. H., M. D., Physician and Surgeon ; Woodstock; born in Onondaga Co.; N. Y., June 13, 1822. Married Eliza C. Delemater in 1844, who was born in Kingston, N. Y.. in 1822 ; has three children. Came to McHenry Co. in 1854.
DEOGEL, RUDOLPH, Furniture Dealer; Woodstock.
DICKINSON, ALONZO, Proprietor Bowling Alley; Madison St.. Woodstock.
DIGGINS, NELSON, Carpenter and Joiner; Chemung st, Woodstock.
DICKINSON, CHARLES. Boot and Shoe Dealer; Woodstock.
DIBBLE, J. H.. Farmer. Sec. 14; Woodstock P. O.
DIXON, WILLIAM, Laborer. Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. O.
DODGE, F. C, Railroad Contractor; Woodstock.
DOMEYER, FRED'K. Harness Maker; Woodstock.
DONNELLY, JOHN. Jr., Law Student; Woodstock.
DONNELLY, FRANK, Clerk for Neill Donnelly; Woodstock.
DONNELLY, J., 2d, Laborer; Woodstock.
DONNELLY, FRANK. Clerk for Neill Donnelly; Woodstock.
DONNELLY, J., 2d, Laborer; Woodstock.
DONNELLY, JOHN, Saloon Keeper ; Woodstock.
DONNELLY, NEILL, General Merchant; Woodstock; born in Killamuck, County of Derry, Ireland, May 12, 1816; came to United States in 1833, and to McHenry Co. in June, 1838 ; has been Coroner one term, County Sheriff one term, President of Board of Trustees one term, and Mayor of Woodstock two terms, and is such at present. Married Mary McElroy, June, 1837 ; she was born in Boston, 1819; had ten children, six girls and four boys; one boy and three girls dead, Catherine, Adeline and John ; six living, Elizabeth A.. Mary Jane, Lucinda, Franklin P., Charles H. and Hugh T. D.
DREYER, ALVIS, Proprietor of Laundry; Woodstock; born in Switzerland, March 11, 1855 came to United States in October, 1872, and to McHenry Co. in November 1873.
DURFEE. JAS. H.. Express Agent; Cass St., Woodstock.
DUFFIELD, JOHN, Farms for father, Sec. 7 ; Woodstock P. O.
DUFFIELD, J. G., Farmer, Sec. 15; Woodstock P. O.
DUFFIELD, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 13; Ridgefield P. O.
DUFFIELD, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. O.; born in Randolph Co.. West Va., in 1803; came to this Co. in 1846; owns 140 acres of land. Married Annie Given (first wife), of Virginia, in 1823. Married Laura Sturdevant (second wife) in 1851, of Connecticut; had nine children ; six living.
DUFIELD, F. OSCAR, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 4; Woodstock P. O.; born in Braxton Co., W. Va., in 1839 ; came to this county in 1846 ; owns 100 acres of land. Married Miss F. Frame in 1863, who was born in Nicholas Co., W. Va., in 1843 ; has two children.
DUFFIELD, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 7; Woodstock P. O.
DUFFY, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Woodstock P. O.; born in May Co., Ireland, 1819 ; came to McHenry Co., 1846 ; owns 130 acres of land. Married Bridget Holand in 1852 ; she was born in Galway Co., Ireland; 1831; had seven children, four living.
DWIGHT, JOSIAH, Deputy Circuit Clerk ; Huntley St., Woodstock.
DWIGHT, W. H., Boot and Shoe Dealer; Woodstock; born in McHenry Co. March 15, 1845. Married Maggie H. Burton, April 10, 1872 ; she was born in Albany,, New York; had one child, Bessie H., who died August 16, 1874.
DYER, OWEN, Farmer, Sec. 34; Woodstock P. O.

EASTWOOD, MARTIN, Farmer ; Madison st., Woodstock.
EARLY, J. H., Tinner; Madison St., Woodstock.
ECKERT, H. W., Mechanic; Madison St., Woodstock.
ECKLER, DAVID, Painter; McHenry st., Woodstock.
ECKERT, MICHAEL S., Blacksmith ; Washington St., Woodstock.
ECKERT, M. G., Teamster ; Washington St., Woodstock.
ECKERT, JACOB. Warehouseman and Shipper ; Madison st.. Woodstock.
ECKERT, GEORGE, Clerk with I. T. & A. L. Salisbury, Lake st., Woodstock.
EDWARDS, JOSEPH, Farmer. Sec. 1; Woodstock P. O.; born in Scotland, February 25,1817 ; came to McHenry Co., March 1,1871. Married Annie Watson, May 27,1855, who was born in Scotland, September, 1827 ; had seven children, six living.
EDWARDS, WILLIAM, Tailor; Hutchinson St., Woodstock.
ELLIS, L. W., Retired Miller; Woodstock.
ELLISON, ALONZO, Carpenter and Joiner; Madison St., Woodstock.
ERCANBRACK, E. W., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Woodstock P. O.; born in Johnstown, Fulton Co., N. Y.; came to this county in 1858; owns 120 acres of land. Married Mary Starr in March, 1871, who was born in McHenry Co.; has three children, John E., four years old, Geo. D., two years old, Frank S., eight months.

FAIRCHILD, J. H., Farmer. Sec. 2; Woodstock P.O..
FELLOWS, J.H., Teamster; Clay st., Woodstock.
FELT, ELAM, Traveling Agent; Clay St., Woodstock.
FREDERIC, PHILIP, Laborer; Woodstock.
FILWEBBER, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec 19; Woodstock P. O.
FERN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 31; Woodstock P. O.; born in Otsego Co., N. Y., November 17, 1832; came to McHenry Co. May 25, 1857; owns 364 acres of land. Married Betsy Waldron, January 12, 1869, who was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., August 15, 1845; has four children.
FEATHERSTONE, MICHAEL, Laborer; Woodstock.
FRIEND, M. D.. Laborer; Woodstock.
FITZPATRICK, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Woodstock P. O.
FIELD, A. F., Station Agent; Clay st, Woodstock.
FISHER, E. EMERY. REV., Pastor Presbyterian Church ; South St., Woodstock.
FLAVIN, MICHAEL, Blacksmith; Woodstock.
FLEMING, JAMES. Laborer; Woodstock.
FOREMAN, WESTON, Farmer, Sec. 7; Wood.itock P. O.
FORREST, FRANCIS, Farmer, Sec. 5; Woodstock P. O.
FOSTER, WILEY, Farmer. Sec. 28 ; Ridgefield P. O.
FOREST, SIBLEY, Boot and Shoe Dealer ; Woodstock.
FORREST, J. S., Boot and Shoe Dealer; Woodstock; born in Richmond, McHenry Co., December 14, 1849. Married Helen C. Barrows, September. 24, 1873; she was born in Greenwood Township, McHenry Co., September 20, 1849 ; has one child. Francis G., born May 17, 1875.
FRAME, J. A.. Farmer; Woodstock P. O.
FRAME, NORMAN, Farmer, Sec. 7 Woodstock P. O.
FURNEY, R. J., Farmer, Sec. 23; Ridgefield P. O.
FURER, EDWARD, Stock Dealer; Madison st.. Woodstock.

GALLAGHER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 26 ; Woodstock P. O.
GALLAGHER, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. O.
GATES, L. J., Hardware Dealer; resides on South St., Woodstock.
GILMORE, O. H., Attorney at Law; Clay st., Woodstock.
GIBBONS, JOHN, Laborer; Woodstock.
GILES, ALLEN, Grocer; Main St., Woodstock.
GIBBONS, ANDREW, Tailor; Woodstock.
GLENNON, THOMAS, Farmer. Sec. 6; Woodstock P. O.
GOFF, DAVID, Farmer; Ridgefield.
GLENNON, EDWARD, Printer; Woodstock.
GOULD, J. H., Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Woodstock P. O.; born in Bennington Co., Vt., in 1824; came to McHenry Co., 1855. Married Johanna Phettleplace, November, 14, 1846, who was born in Berkshire Co., Mass., 1849; has two children.
GREEN, ROBERT, Farmer. Sec. 11; Woodstock P. O.
GREGORY, S. O., Farmer, Sec. 22; Woodstock P. O.
GREGORY, W. H., Farmer, Sec. 22; Woodstock P. O.
GREEN, PATRICK, Laborer; Woodstock.
GRACE, WILLIAM, Laborer; Woodstock.
GRAVES, H. A., Barber; Clay st., Woodstock
GREEN, WILLIS H., Farmer; Woodstock.
GRIFFENY, FREDERICK, Laborer; Woodstock.
GREEN, D. C,, Physician and Surgeon; Calhoun st., Woodstock.
GRIDER, J., Cigar Manufacturer, with A. Renich ; Woodstock.
GUNDEE, J. Cigar Manufacturer, with A. Renich ; Woodstock
GREEN, ROBERT, 2D, Well Digger; Woodstock.

HAAS, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec. 8 ; Woodstock P. O.
HANOFORD, AARON, Carpenter and Joiner; South st., Woodstock.
HANOFORD, FRANK, Teamster; South St.. Woodstock.
HANLY, PATRICK, Laborer; Wookstock.
HARBISON, WILLIAM, Pound Master; McHenry st., Woodstock.
HARBISON, WILLIAM, JR., Laborer; Woodstock.
HARBISON, HENRY, Laborer; Woodstock.
HARMON, HENRY, Brewer; Woodstock.
HARTMAN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 25; Ridgefield P. O.
HARTMAN, J. G., Wagon Maker; Ridgefield. ,
HARTMAN, L. H., Farmer. Sec. 25; Ridgefield P. O.
HARTMAN, ISAAC, General Merchant; Ridgefield.
HAWLEY, R., Carpenter and Joiner, Sec. 18 ; Woodstock P. O.
HAYNOR, A. P.. Carpenter and Joiner South St., Woodstock.
HAYS, TIMOTHY, Laborer; Woodstock.
HAYS, TIMOTHY, JR., Laborer; Woodstock.
HAWLEY, M. E., Telegraph Operator Woodstock.
HENNESY, DANIEL. Farmer, Sec. 10; Woodstock P. O.
HILL, JOSIAH, Carpenter and Joiner; Woodstock.
HICKOX, MARK, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. O.
HIGGINS, BART, Mason ; McHenry St., Woodstock.
HITCHCOCK, O. A., Farmer; Jackson st., Woodstock.
HOY, M. D., General Merchant; Cass st., Woodstock.
HOLCOMB, ASA, Farmer, Sec. 32; Woodstock P. O.; born in Fort Ann, Washington Co., in 1804; came to this county in 1846; owns 90 acres of land. Married Phoebe Ann Thurber in 1835, who was born in Fort Ann, Washington Co.; had seven children, one living.
HOY, L., Drujrsrist; Judd st., Woodstock.
HOY, GEORGE, Merchant Huntley St., Woodstock.
HOY, FREMONT, Deputy County Clerk ; Huntley St., Woodstock.
HOYT, J. .L., Retired ; Chenmung St., Woodstock.
HOYT, JAY, Proprietor of Restaurant; Woodstock.
HOYT, J. L., Retired Shoe Dealer; Woodstock.
HUGHES, EDWARD, Depot Baggage Master; Woodstock.
HUNT, THOMAS, Butcher; Woodstock.
HURD, SLOCUM, Farmer, Sec. 10 Woodstock P. O.
HURTH, L. G., Farmer; Woodstock.
HURD, REUBEN, Farmer, Sec. 11; Woodstock P. O.; born in Chenango Co., N. Y., in 1819 ; came to this county in 1844; owns 200 acres of land. Married Abigail Thompson in September, 1845, who was born in Orange Co., Vt., in 1816; has four children.
HUTCHINS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Woodstock P. O.

IRWIN, CHARLES E., Farmer, Sec. 35; Woodstock P. O. .
IVERSON, IVER, Teamster; Woodstock.
IRISH, J. A., Mason; Clay st., Woodstock.
IRISH, CHARLES, Mason; Woodstock.
IRISH, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 23 Ridgefield P. O.
IRISH, JAMES M., Mason, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. O.
ISRAEL, MORRIS, Farmer, Sec. 2; Woodstock P. O.; born in Germany in 1827; came to this county in 1871; owns 160 acres of land. Married Sophia Leopold in 1848, who was born in Germany in 1828; has six children.

JACKSON, ELIJAH, Earmer; Woodstock.
JACOBS, NORMAN. Farmer, Sec. 1; Woodstock P. O.
JACOB, GEORGE, Farmer Woodstock.
JEFFERSON, R. C, Real Estate and Loan Broker; Woodstock; born in Gainesville, Wyoming Co., N. Y., April 24, 1843; came to McHenry Co. in December, 1866; has been Mayor of Woodstock, elected 1875; resigned 1876; was also member of Town Council; served in late war in Co. A, First N. Y. Dragoons. Married Genevieve Church, January 21, 1868 ; she was born in McHenry Co. November 28, 1845 ; has four children- Cyrus, Rufus, Lawrence and Isadore.
JEWETT, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 22; Woodstock P. O.
JEWETT, E. C, Clerk First National Bank; resides Taylor st, Woodstock.
JEWETT, FRANK, Laborer ; Woodstock.
JEWETT, W. P.. Farmer; Douslas St., Woodstock.
JONES, V. E., Liveryman, Sec. 4; Woodstock P. O.
JEWETT, WALTER P., Jr., Farmer, Soc. 27 ; Woodstock P. O.; born in Bennington Co., Vt., November 18, 1835 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1844; owns 20 acres of land ; was in the Fifteenth Ill. Vol. Inf. Married Miss R. A. Montgomery, 1858, who was born in Virginia, February 1836 ; has one child.
JOHNSON, JAMES, Lake Captain ; Woodstock.
JOHNSON, JOHN. Laborer; Woodstock.
JONES, L. H., works in Pickle Factory ; resides Taylor st., Woodstock.
JONES, J. E., Mason ; Woodstock.
JOHNSON, J. H., Born in Woodstock, Windsor Co., Vt. March 17,1817; came to Illinois in September, 1836; was Deputy Clerk of Circuit Court, in 1838-9, also Clerk of Circuit Court from July 4, 1840, to December, 1856; studied law, and admitted to practice in 1851 ; was also Probate Justice and Clerk of County Commissioners; was Director of C. & N. W. R. R., and was engaged on the line between Chicago and Oshkosh, soliciting subscriptions to the stock, and securing the right of way and purchasing timber lands, until June, 1858. Been married three times; had four children, one living; present wife was Maria Richmond, of Chenango Co., N. Y.
JOSLYN, M. L., Attorney at Law, Woodstock; born in Livingston Co., N. Y., September 10, 1826 ; came to McHenry Co. in November, 1838; owns 20 acres of land and Masonic Hall Block, Woodstock; was Presidential Elector in 1856 on the Buchanan ticket; was in the Legislature one term, in 1865 ; was Supervisor for twenty years; also elected to the State Senate, in 1876, for four years. Married Mary Robinson, December 25, 1862, who was born in Pawlet, Vt., 1838; has two children.
JOSLYN, F. C, Laborer; Madison st., Woodstock.
JUDD, DWIGHT, Horse Dealer; Woodstock.
JUDD, ALVIN, Flour and Feed Dealer, Woodstoek; born in Chester, Mass., March 29.,. 1800 ; came to the State in 1836, and to this county in 1837. Married Eliza White in 1822, who was born in South Hadley, Mass., 1802 had ten children, six living.

KASSON, G. T., Nurseryman; Jackson st., Woodstock.
KASSON, JAMES, Clerk for E. A. Murphy & Co.; Woodstock.
KELTZ, JOHN, Farmer, Sec 31; Woodstock P. O.
KIMBALL, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 1; Woodstock P. O.
KEELER, PATRICK, Laborer; Ridgefield.
KELLY, L. D., Mechanic; Ridgefield.
KENDALL, C. N., Dentist; Clay st., Woodstock.
KIMBALL, JAMES, Mason ; South st., Woodstock.
KIMBERLY, JUDD, Carpenter and Joiner; Main st, Woodstock.
KINGMAN, A. J., Map Agent; Madison st., Woodstock.
KIRK, JOHN A., Milk Dealer; Madison st., Woodstock.
KLINCK, L. B., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Woodstock P. O.
KLINE, W. L., Principal of Public School; Throop st., Woodstock.
KNAPP, JARED, Farmer, Sec. 18; Woodstock P. O.
KNAPP, IRA, Mechanic; Ridgefield.
KNEBUSH, CHARLES, Laborer. Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. O.
KNIGHT, MORGAN, Farmer; Woodstock.
KNIGHT, MAC, Laborer; Woodstock.
KNAPP, WOOLSEY. Farmer; Woodstock.
KNUDTSON, G., Laborer; Woodstock.
KNUDTSON, ERICK, Laborer; Woodstock.
KNEBUSH, WILLIAM, R. R. Section Boss; Woodstock.
KOPPLER, LOUIS, Saloon Keeper Throop st, Woodstock.
KOPPLER, CHAS., Saloon Keeper; Main st, Woodstock.
KUHN, JACOB, Blacksmith; Woodstock.
LAIRY, PATRICK, Laborer; Woodstock.
LAMB, E. M., Retired; Washington st, Woodstock.
LAWSON, O. H., Works for father, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. O.
LAWSON, THOMAS. Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. O.
LAMBERT, MARTIN, Wagon Maker Woodstock.
LEWIS, RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Woodstock P. O.
LEMMERS, C. F., Carpenter and Joiner; Taylor St., Woodstock.
LINDSAY, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Woodstock P. O.
LINDSAY, WILLIAM. R. R. Watchman; Woodstock.
LINDSAY, ARCHIBALD, Farmer; Woodstock.
LINK, BARNEY, Farmer; Jackson St., Woodstock.
LOCKWOOD, M., Farmer, Sec. 20 ; Ridgefield P. O.
LOSEY, JOSEPH. Farmer and Mason, Sec. 18 ; Woodstock P. O.
LOSEE, CHARLES. Boot and Shoe Dealer Woodstock.
LOUNSBURY M. M., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Woodstock P. O.
LUNNEY, JAMES, Saloon Keeper; Woodstock.
LYONS, MILES H., Farmer, Sec. 33; Woodstock P. O.; born in Mayo Co., Ireland, in 1835 came to McHenry Co. in 1856; owns 80 acres of land. Married Ellen Clark November 13, 1855 ; she was born in Mayo Co., Ireland, in 1836 ; has thirteen children.

MACOMBER, JOB A., Farmer, Sec. 12; Woodstock P. O.; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y.. Feb. 13, 1810 came to McHenry Co. in 1836 ; owns 43 acres of land. Married Maria Frank in 1861, who was born in New York in 1817; no children.
MANSFIELD, GEORGE, Night Police; Jackson st, Woodstock.
MARROW, OWEN, Farmer, Sec. 28; Woodstock P. O.
MATHONEY, J. M., Daguerreotypist, Sec. 8; Woodstock P. O.
MARCUS, FREDERICK, Saloon Keeper; Calhoun st., Woodstock.
MALZER, A.. Butcher ; Woodstock.
MAHER, THOMAS, Harness Maker and City Clerk; Woodstock.
MATTHEWS. GEORGE. Laborer; Woodstock.
MARTIN, A. A., Traveling Agent; E. Jackson St; Woodstock.
McBROOM. THOMAS, Works father's farm. Sec. 16 ; Woodstock P. O.
McBROOM, WILLIAM. Farmer, Sec. 16 Woodstock P. O.
McCAHILL, M. H., Shoemaker; Clay st, Woodstock.
McCONNEL, A. B., Farmer, Sec. 9; Woodstock P. O.; born in McHenry Co. February, 1839; owns 340 acres of land. Married Hattie S. Potter, February, 1861, who was born in Whitehall, N. Y., July, 1839 ; has five children.
McGHEE, JAMES, Laborer; Woodstock.
McGHEE, A. F., Clerk; Cass St., Woodstock.
McNULTY, HUGH, Laborer; Woodstock.
McNAUGHTON, A., Railroad Engineer; Woodstock.
McNETT, S., Boot and Shoe Dealer; Woodstock.
McLAREN, J. A., Farmer; Huntley st, Woodstock.
McMAHON, JOHN, JR., Laborer; Woodstock.
McMANUS, JOHN, Tailor; residence Throop st, Woodstock.
McINTOSH, STEPHEN, Laborer; Sec. 4; Woodstock P. O.
McMAHON, PETER, Laborer; Woodstock.
MEAD, CHARLES, Carpenter and Joiner, Sec. 8; Woodstock.
MEDLER, J. S., Daguerrean Artist resides Dean st, Woodstock.
MILLER, CALVIN, Farmer. Sec. 11 ; Woodstock.
MILLER, DAVID, Farmer; Lake St., Woodstock.
MILLER, JASON, Farmer, Sec. 15 ;. Woodstock P. O.
MILLER, F. E., News Dealer residence Madison st, Woodstock.
MONTGOMERY, WILLIAM. Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Woodstock P. O.
MONTGOMERY, ARCHIBALD, Farmer, Sec. 9; Woodstock P. O.
MORSE, ALBERT, Farmer. Sec. 24 ;Ridgefield P. O.
MORSE, SAMUEL, Farmer and Physician. Sec. 24; Ridgefield P. O.
MONROE, JAMES, Railroad Agent; Ridgefield.
MONROE, WILLIAM, Clerk with father; Ridgefield.
MORLEY, M. M., Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Ridgefield P. O.; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., 1834; came to McHenry Co. July, 1870 ; owns 158 acres of land. Married Mary J. Paine, October, 1871, who was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., 1843; no children.
MORSE, SHERMAN, Farmer, Sec. 24; Ridgefield P. O.
MULLEN. J. M.. General Merchant; resides on Judd st., Woodstock.
MURPHY, A. R., Druggist; resides on Dean St., Woodstock.
MUNGER, J. C, Carpenter and Joiner; Jackson st, Woodstock.
MUDD, W. A., Physician; Public Square, Woodstock.
MURPHY, THEO. D., Hon., Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit since 1862; born in Virginia June 12, 1826 ; came to McHenry Co., July 18, 1845; was County Judge of McHenry Co. four years; was elected Judge of the Circuit Court three terms, for six years each; in May, 1875. formed a co-partnership with Hon. R. Bishop for the purpose of banking in Woodstock, in which business he is at this time engaged, in addition to his duties as Judge. Married Mary E. Prouty November 13, 1851, in McHenry; she was born in Middlehury, Addison Co., Vt.; had three children- Otis J., born July 20, 1852, died November 19, 1870; Edwin D., born June 29, 1854, Alice M., born March 19, 1861.
MURPHY, A. J, Farmer; Ridgefield.
MURPHY. W., Farmer; Ridgefield.
MURPHY, EDWARD, Farmer; Ridgefield.
MURPHY, JNO. J., President First National Bank; Woodstock.
MURPHY, E. A, Dry Goods Merchant; resides on Judd St., Woodstock.
MURPHY, P. W., Dentist; Woodstock.
MULDOON, PATRICK, Farmer Sec. 6 ; Woodstock P. O.

NEIMAN, JOHN,. Farmer, Sec. 6; Woodstock P. O. .
NELSON, NEIL, Laborer; Woodstock.
NETTLETON, H. T., Cabinet Maker; South st., Woodstock.
NEWMAN, S. L.. Farmer, Sec. 3; Woodstock P. O.
NEWTON, A., REV., Pastor M. E. Church; resides on South st., Woodstock.
NISH, JAMES, County Treasurer, Woodstock; residence, Gary Station; born in Wigtonshire, Scotland. May 3,1824; came to Illinois in 1851; purchased a score in Cary, McHenry Co., 1855 ; opened a general store in the spring of 1856, under the name of J. Nish & Bro., and continued the same to March, 1873; was appointed Postmaster the same year; was Town Clerk one year and served five years at different times as Supervisor of Algonquin Township was elected County Treasurer in November, 1875, for two years; enlisted August 9,1862, and raised a company in Algonquin and Grafton Townships; was mustered into the United States Volunteer Service, at Rockford, as Captain Co. I, Ninety-fifth III. Vol. Inf.; mustered out at Springfield September 21, 1865. Married Caroline A. Dorrington (first wife), of Chicago, December 12, 1853, who was killed by lightning October 1, 1857, leaving two children-Elizabeth J., born April 11, 1855, died November 8, 1872, and John D., born April 8, 1857. Married Sarah R. Smith (second wife) November 12, 1865; has two children-Elizabeth J.. born March 28, 1868, and Auri M., born April 6, 1871.
NORTON, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 29; Woodstock P. O.; born in County of Made, Ireland, 1830; came to this county in 1851;. owns 85 acres of land. Married Bridget Connolly 1871, who was born in County of Monohan, Ireland, 1846. and came to this county 1871; has seven children.
NORTON, NELSON, Lumber Dealer; resides on Madison st., Woodstock.
NORTON, STEDMAN. Lumber Dealer; resides on Madison st.. Woodstock.
NORTHROP, JAMES, Physician and Surgeon ; Woodstock.
NOTTINGHAM, J., Farmer; Woodstock.
NORTHCOTT, T. C, REV., Pastor Congregational Church; boards on Jackson st., Woodstock.
NORTHWAY, L. C, Farmer, Sec. 16; Woodstock P. O.; born in Madison Co., N. Y., June 20 1810; came to McHenry Co. in 1868; owns 67 acres of land. Married Mahala Cadwell January 1, 1843, who was born in Madison Co., N. Y, in 1818; has three children.

O'CONNOR, EUGENE, Machine Asrent; Calhoun St., Woodstock.
O'BRIEN, JAMES, Works for E. R Caskey ; Woodstock.
OBRIEN, PATRICK. Farmer, Sec. 2S; Woodstock P. O.
OLESON, DAVID, Laborer ; Woodstock.
OLMSTEAD. E. T.. Farmer. Sec. 24; Woodstock P. O.
ORMSBY, C.H., Farmer, Sec. 24; Ridgefield P. O.
ORMSBY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 13; Ridgefield P. O.
OSMAN, R. J., Carpenter; Woodstock.

PAGE, L. S.. Conductor; Clay St., Woodstock.
PARKER, J. F.. Farmer; Clay st, Woodstock.
PAYNE, WALDO, Farmer; Madison st., Woodstock.
PARRISH, JOHN A., Attorney at Law; Clay St., Woodstock.
PAINE, N. M., Farmer, Sec. 26; Ridgefield P.O.; born in Cayuga Co.,N.Y.,in 1844; came to McHenry Co. in 1865; was Sergeant in the One Hundred and Eleventh N. Y. Vol. Inf. Married Francis A. Paine April 4, 1876, who was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1846.
PARKER, WILLIAM, Blacksmith; Woodstock.
PARKER, J. C, Retired Farmer; boards Chemung st, Woodstock.
PEASE, ASA. Mechanic; Chemung St., Woodstock.
PENDLETON, HUBBABD, Farmer, Sec. 35; Ridgefield P. O.
PETERSON, AARON, Shoemaker; Woodstock.
PETERSON, SEVER, Shoemaker; Woodstock.
PETRIE, JOSEPH, Shoemaker; Huntley St., Woodstock.
PHELPS, G. W., Farmer. Sec. 8; Woodstock P.O.
PIKE, CALVIN, Carpenter and Joiner; Woodstock.
PRATT, E. W., Farmer, Sec. 8. Woodstock P. O.
PRATT, GEORGE. Blacksmith; residence. Madison st, Woodstock.
PRATT, FRANK, Printer; Woodstock.
PUGH, REES, Farmer. Sec. 29; Woodstock P. O.
PRATT, H. L., Medical Student; Woodstock.

QUIGLEY, MRS., Dressmaker; north side Public Square, Woodstock.
QUINLAN, C, Miller; residence, Throop St.. Woodstock.
QUINN, JOHN, Teamster; Chemung st, Woodstock.
RIEBER, JOHN, Laborer; Chemung st., Woodstock.
REED, A., Boot and Shoe Dealer; Woodstock.
REED, A., Mrs., Milliner and Dressmaker; Woodstock.
RENICH, FRED., Cigar Manufacturer; Woodstock; born in Berne, Switzerland, March 19,1842 ; came to the United States in September, 1864; entered the Union Army the same winter as private of Co. L. Ninth Regt. Ill. Cavalry, and served one year; then started in the cigar business in Chicago, and was burnt out in the summer of 1866; came to McHenry Co. in January, 1867; is Alderman of the City of
Woodstock. Married his first wife, Elizabeth Stein, July 26, 1866, who died October 24, 1867, in Woodstock; she was born in Chicago; married his second wife, Kate Stein, September 22, 1871; she was also born in Chicago; had four children, one boy by the first wife, born dead, and two boys, respectively five and one and one-half years of age, by his second wife. Mr. Renich has built up and carries on a
large business in the manufacture of cigars.
RETTERER, CHRISTIAN, Retired; Main st., Woodstock.
RETTERER, Charles, Blacksmith ; Woodstock.
RICHMOND, E. H., Propr. Richmond House; Woodstock.
RICHARDS, JERRY, Produce Dealer; Woodstock.
RICHARDS, CORYDON, Musician ; Cass St., Woodstock.
RICHARDS, ERASTUS, Deputy Circuit Clerk; residence, Madison St., Woodstock.
RICHARDS, T. J., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Woodstock P. O.; born in 1802 at Plainfield, Mass.; came to this county in 1839 ; owns 146 acres land. Married Lorinda P. Haven in 1836, who was born in Norage, N. Y.; has five children.
RICHARDS, E. EMORY, Abstract Clerk and Clerk of Circuit Court; Woodstock; born in Norfolk Co., Mass., February 12, 1838; came to this county June 12, 1852; was a member of the Fifteenth Ill. Vol. Inf.; was President of the Board of Trustees, of Woodstock, one term, also Alderman one term ; was elected, in 1876, Clerk of the Circuit Court for four years. Married Francis A. Wait July 19,1864; she was born in McHenry Co.; no children.
RIDER, THOMAS W., Farmer ; Woodstock.
RIDER, E. D., Livery Stable Keeper; residence Madison st, Woodstock.
RILEY, MATTHEW, Cooper; Chemung st, Woodstock.
RILEY, JAMES, Cooper; Chemung st., Woodstock.
RINGLAND, W. D., Editor and Publisher Woodstock New Era; Woodstock; born in Amherst, Loraine Co., Ohio, June 19, 1839; came to McHenry Co. 1865; value of property $5,000 ; was a merchant at Algonquin seven years. Married Amanda Matthews, of Geaugo Co., Ohio, in October, 1866 ; has four children.
RING, D. ?. - Shoemaker; residence Chemung st., Woodstock.
ROBINSON, D. W.. Money and Real Estate Broker; res. Jackson St., Woodstock.
ROBINSON, WM. B., Laborer; Woodstock.
ROGERSON, OLE, Carpenter and Joiner Woodstock.
ROGERS, JOHN, Laborer; Woodstock.
ROONEY, PATRICK, Laborer Chemung st., Richmond.
ROONEY, JAMES, Laborer Chemung st, Richmond.
ROONEY, MICHAEL, Laborer; Woodstock.
ROSSLER, RICHARD, Tin Peddler; Chemung st., Woodstock.
ROSSALL, RICHARD, R. R. Employe E. Jackson st., Woodstock.
ROWLEY, STEPHEN. Laborer Woodstock.
RUSSELL, GEO. W., Machine Agent; Woodstock.
RYAN, JOHN, Laborer; Chemung st., Woodstock.
RYDER, T. J., Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Woodstock P. O.

SALISBURY, I. T. & A. L., General Merchants; Woodstock. I. T. was born in Carthage, Jefferson Co., N. Y., March 5, 1830; came to McHenry Co. in 1860; married Susan E. Arnold June 16, 1852, who died in Woodstock January 22, 1873; she was born in Norwich, Chenango Co. N.Y., November 15,1830 ; no children. A. L. was born in Carthage, Jefferson Co., N. Y., October 15, 1826; - came to McHenry Co. in fall of 1863; married Sophronia Crandall, May 9, 1847, who was born in Watertown, Jefferson Co., N. Y., in November, 1826 ; has four children, Emma S., George W., Mattie E. and Albert W.
SALISBURY, GEO. W., Architect and Sketcher; Madison st., Woodstock.
SAUNDERS, J. D.. Mason; Woodstock.
SANFORD, HUD., Laborer Woodstock.
SANFORD, W. H., Merchant Tailor Woodstock; born in the city of New York July 23, 1827; came to McHenry Co. January 1, 1858; was Alderman in 1871 ; equipped Co. A, Fifteenth Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf., purchasing materials and making the uniforms inside of two weeks. Married Mary Jackson, December 24, 1848, who was born in Somerstown, N. Y., September 7, 1825; has six children, five boys and one girl.
SANFORD, STANLEY, Farmer; Woodstock.
SANDO, WILLIAM, Renter of C. Duffield, Sec. 18; Woodstock P. O.
SAWYER, WM., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 27 ; Woodstock P. O., born in Grafton Co., N. H., 1805 came to this county in 1851; owns 277 acres of land. Married Savilla Hayes in 183, who was born in Orange Co., Vt., 1838; had two children, one living, Helen Gorham, 35 years old.
SCHRYVER, J. L.. Farmer. Sec. 11; Woodstock P. O.
SCRANTON, L. W., Farmer. Sec. 21 Woodstock P. O.
SCHRYVER, R. G.. Boss Mechanic; Clay st., Woodstock.
SCHRYVER, CHARLES, Carpenter and Joiner; Huntley St., Woodstock.
SCHRYVER, FREDERICK, Laborer; Huntley st., Woodstock.
SCHRIVER, LEVI. Laborer. Huntley St., Woodstock.
SCHWAMP, JACOB, Laborer; McHenry St., Woodstock.
SCHENCK, JACOB, Laborer; Woodstock.
SCOTT, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 17; Woodstock P. O.; born in Scotland in 1816; came to this country in 1840; came to this county in 1853 ; owns 80 acres of land. Married Jennette Lindsey in 1854, who was born in Scotland and came to this country in 1838; had four children, three living.
SCOTT, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 18; Woodstock P. O.; born in Scotland in 1810; came to this country in 1869. Married Agnes Muir, 1836, who was born in Scotland, 1814; has eleven children, all living.
SCOTT, ANDREW, Farmer; Woodstock; born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, January 1, 1822 ; came to United States in 1840 and to McHenry Co. in 1842. Married Sarah A. Spooner, March 26, 1844 ; she was born in State of Vermont; had eight children- five girls and three boys; William, Henry and James died ; Alice, Anna, Mary, Mariah, Metella and John living.
SELLERS, CHARLES, Farmer; South st., Woodstock.
SESSIONS, ALBERT, Farmer; South st., Woodstock.
SEYMOUR, W. M., Agent of the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine; residence and P. O.. Woodstock; born in Westchester Co., N. Y., March 29, 1844; came to McHenry Co. July 29, 1874. Married Mary E. Diggins. of Woodstock, Ill., July 29,1875.
SHERWOOD, G. N., City Weigher; Woodstock.
SHEETS, A. B., Wagon Maker; South St., Woodstock.
SHORT, JOHN D., Assessor and City Weigher; resides Jackson st., Woodstock.
SHEARER, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 16; Woodstock P. O.
SHERWOOD, GEORGE L., Proprietor of Waverly House; Woodstock; born in McDonough, Chenango Co., N. Y., May 1, 1836 ; came to McHenry Co. in the spring of 1853. Married Emily A. Wait, December 1, 1857, who was born in Crystal Lake, July 28, 1840 ; has one child, Helen, born September 28, 1858.
SHERMAN, WILLIAM, Carpenter and Joiner; Woodstock. ,
SHERMAN, M., Jeweler; Woodstock ; born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., April 25, 1840 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1844. Married Sarah Emma Vale, March 16, 1871 ; she was born in St. Thomas, county of Elgin, Canada, June 30, 1851; had two children, one girl and one boy; the daughter, Cynthia Ann, born October 13, 1872, died August 28, 1873; son living, Marvin V., born March 28, 1875.
SHORT, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Woodstock P. O.
SHOLTZ, JOHN, Farmer; born in Germany in 1837 ; came to this county in 1862. Married Dora Seal in 1859, who was born in Germany in 1832 ; has seven children.
SIMMONS, R. P., Farmer, Sec. 14 ; Woodstock P. O.
SKINNER, W. H., Farmer; Fremont St., Woodstock.
SKINNER, ALFRED, School Teacher; Woodstock.
SLOCUM, IRA., Stock Dealer; resides Jackson St., Woodstock.
SLY, A., Painter; Woodstock.
SMITH, FRANK L., Saloon Keeper ; resides Clay st., Woodstock.
SMITH, THOMAS, Laborer ; Fremont st., Woodstock.
SMITH, EZRA B., Clerk ; Ridgefield.
SMITH, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 29; Woodstock P. O.
SMITH, B. N., Attorney at Law and Judge of County Court; resides Throop st., Woodstock.
SMITH, L. P., Farmer, Sec. 26; Ridgefield P. O.
SMITH, SAMUEL, Farmer Sec. 29; Woodstock P. O.
SMITH, ASA W., Postmaster and Attorney at Law ; Woodstock.
SMITH, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Woodstock P. O.
SNYDER, ADAM, Tailor, Sec. 6; Woodstock P. O.
SNYDER, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 1; Woodstock P. O.; born in Northumberland Co., Penn., in 1825; came to McHenry Co. May 14, 1850; owns 148 acres of land; has been Road Commissioner nine years. Married S. Parks, January, 1853, who was born in Boston, Mass., 1835 ; has one child, Charles, eighteen years of age.
SOLVERSON, THOMAS, Real Estate and Loan Broker; Prairie st,, Woodstock.
SONDERICKER, PETER, Tailor; Calhoun st., Woodstock.
SOUTHWORTH, G. S., Editor and Publisher Woodstock Sentinel, Woodstock; born in Orange Co., Vt., January 26, 1835; came to McHenry Co., 1858 ; value of property, $6,000 ; was County Superintendent of Schools four years ; was Quartermaster of the Ninety-fifth Ill. Vol. Inf. Married Sarah Z. Miller, of Algonquin, McHenry Co.; October 31, 1860 ; has three children.
SOUTHWORTH, JOHN M., Attorney at Law, Woodstock; born at Bradford, Orange Co., Vt., May 21, 1839; came to Illinois February, 1857, and to McHenry Co. 1858 ; entered the Seventh Regt. III. Inf., the first regiment organized in the State on April 19, 1861, and on the 18th of September, 1861, he entered the Eighth Ill. Cav. as Lieutenant Co. H; served upward of five years, leaving the army with the rank of Major; in fall of 1866, elected Sheriff of McHenry Co.; in fall of 1868, elected Clerk of Circuit Court of said county; in June, 1873, commenced the practice of law at Woodstock ; August, 1873, was appointed by the Governor Commissioner of the Illinois State Penitentiary, which position he now holds.
SPOONER, PERRY. Horse Dealer; Woodstock.
SPOONER, ISAAC, Drayman; Calhoun St., Woodstock.
STEVENS, G. B., Farmer, Sec. 5; Woodstock P. O.
STARR, J. J. W., Farmer, Woodstock.
STEDMAN, D. A., County Shoriff, Woodstock; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., August 22, 1836; came to McHenry Co. November, 1854; has been Constable two terms, 1858 and 1874; was elected County Sheriff November, 1876; business has been that of a carpenter; was Superintendent in the construction of the Illinois Industrial University, Champaign, also Superintendent of University Shops, 1872-3; was member of Co. E, Ninety-fifth Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf. Married Emily M. Lawrence, July 22, 1857; she was born in Allegany Co., N. Y., Town of Cuba, August 24, 188S ; no children.
STONE, A. B., Blacksmith; Woodstock.
STEWART, W. H.. Farmer, Jackson st., Woodstock.
STILL, WILLIAM, Farmer. Sec. 3; Woodstock P. O.
ST. CLAIR, J. C, Farmer, Sec. 15; Woodstock P. O.
STONE, E. E., Druggist; Residence South St., Woodstock.
STONE, G. F.. Druggist; Residence South st., Woodstock.
STONE, HENRY, Shoemaker ; Woodstock.
STONER, W. H., Boarding House Keeper; Woodstock P. O.
STONER, EZRA, Works fathers farm. Sec. 17 ; Woodstock P. O.
TAYLOR, ALPHEUS, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Woodstock P. O.

THOMAS, C. G., Merchant, Woodstock.
THOMPSON, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 4; Woodstock P. O.
THOMAS, EDWIN E., General Merchant, Woodstock; born in Middleburg, N. Y., December 19, 1823 ; came to McHenry Co. 1837; has been County Sheriff two terms, 1859-60 and 1864-65; also School Director and member of Board of Education twenty years in different points in the county. Married Naomi R. Patterson. January I, 1845 ; she was born in Bethany, N. Y., July 13, 1827; had four children, three boys and one girl; one son died May 19, 1876 ; those living. Charles G., born October 18, 1845; Earl D., born January 3, 1847, and Cora E., born July, 1851.
THOMPSON, WILBER, Works father's farm, Sec, 4; Woodstock P.O.
THOMPSON, O. G., Reared ; Woodstock.
TOLES, JOB, Miller; Woodstock.
TERWILLIGER, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 12; Woodstock P. O.
TERWILLIGER, B. H., Farmer, Sec. 12; Woodstock P. O.
TODD, R. K., Principal of Todd's Seminary for boys, Woodstock; born in Rowley, Mass., October 14, 1815; came to McHenry Co. July, 1847 ; graduated at Princeton College, New Jersey, 1842, and in Theological Seminary of same, 1847; was Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Woodstock for eighteen years, and for four years Superintendent of Schools of McHenry Co. Married Martha C. Clover, June 23, 1847 ; she was born in New York City; had three sons, one living, Henry A., now Professor of Modern Languages in Princeton College, New Jersey.
TONY, JOHN, Wagon Maker ; Woodstock.
TOWER, JAMES, Blacksmith; Washington st., Woodstock.
TOFT, R. E., Carpenter and Joiner; Woodstock.
TRIPP, DANIEL, Harness Maker; residence Hayward st., Woodstock.
TRUAX, DAYTON, Lives with S. O. Gregory, Sec. 22; Woodstock P. O.

VANCUREN, J. H., Law Student; residence, Madison St., Woodstock.
VANCUREN, SABINE, Constable; Madison st., Woodstock.

WAIT, H. M., Engineer and Gunsmith ; Woodstock; born in Genesee Co., N. Y., town of Darien, September 11, 1810 ; came to Illinois in 1836, and to McHenry Co. in 1840; has been Sheriff two terms, from 1842 to 1846, and County Commissioner two years. Married Narina King January 8, 1833, in Alexander, Genesee Co., N. Y.; she was born in same place, June, 1811; has two daughters-Emma A., wife of G. L. Sherwood, and Francis A., wife of E. E. Richards. Mr. Wait built the county building about 1844, known as the "Rat Hole", still standing; he also built and kept hotel at Crystal Lake in 1846, now known as the Crystal Lake House.
WALKUP, WM. P., Farmer, Sec. 13; Ridgefield P. O.; born in Frankfort, Va.; came to this county in 1835; owns 210 acres of land. Married Eliza L. White in 1848, who was born in Bond Co., Ill,, in 1823 ; had three children; one living- Lowell A., twenty-six years of age.
WATSON, H. L., Drayman ; Calhoun St., Woodstock.
WATERMAN, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 19; Woodstock P. O.
WATERMAN, N. K., Farmer, Sec. 20; Woodstock P. O.
WEBBER, PETER, Chair Maker; Woodstock.
WEINKE, CHARLES, Mason, Sec. 6 Woodstock P. O.
WEIR, HIRAM, Shoemaker; Woodstock.
WHEAT, JOHN S., Druggist; Woodstock; born in Grafton, Grafton Co., N. H., March 9, 1822; came to McHenry Co. in 1852, and was engaged eighteen years in the construction of the C. & N. W. Ry., and as Road Master of same; was President of Board of Trustees, and afterward first Mayor of Woodstock, under township organizations, in 1873; also member of Board of Education four years. Married Amanda M. Church January 3, 1865; she was born in Wellington, Lorain Co., O., August 17, 1837; has three children; John K. born August 5, 1856; Mabel H. born October 18, 1861, and Allie M. born January 15, 1870.
WHEELER, BAINBRIDGE, Farmer, Sec. 18; Woodstock P. O.
WHEELER, ADOLPHUS, Farmer, Sec. 23; Ridgefield P. O.; born in Cortland Co., N. Y,; came to this county in 1843; owns 80 acres of land. Married Miss S. Robinson June 10, l865,who was born in Indiana in 1848; has four children ; Merick nine years, Cora seven years, Henry five years and Mary three years.
WHITETHORNE, THOMAS, Laborer; Woodstock.
WHITSON, OSCAR, Hardware Dealer; Woodstock.
WHITSON, EDWIN, Hardware Dealer; Woodstock.
WHITSON, THOMAS, Dealer in Hardware and Stoves; Woodstock; born in Queens Co., N. Y., May 15, 1811; came to Waukegan in fall of 1848, engaged in business there until 1854, when he moved to Woodstock and bought out the firm of Moore & Van Dyke (grocers and hardware dealers). He sold out in 1856, and ever since has carried on the tin and hardware business. Married Hannah P. Bouttell February 2, 1833; she was born in Boston, Mass., July, 1815.
WHITETHORNE, PETER, Laborer; Woodstock.
WHITNEY, P., Clerk of the County Court; Woodstock; born in Fort Ann, Washington Co., N, Y., June 13, 1830; came to Richmond, McHenry Co., in 1849 ; owns 232 acres of land. Married Harriet A. Fenner, November 29, 1857 ; she was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., in 1834; had six children; three living- Mary, Hamlin and Sarah; three dead.
WILEY, W. H., Engineer, works for J. Toles; residence, Fremont st, Woodstock.
WILSON, SILUS, Farmer. Sec. 15; Woodstock P. O.
WILSON, HENRY, Farmer; Woodstock.
WRIGHT, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 32; Woodstock P. O.
WRIGHT, B. F., Expressman ; Woodstock.
WOODARD, L. M., Carpenter and Joiner, Sec. 8; Woodstock P. O.
WOODARD, O. P., Carpenter and Joiner; Woodstock.

YOUNG, HENRY. Marble Dealer; residence, Main st., Woodstock.
TOUNG, JOHN, Blacksmith; Woodstock.
YOUNG, GEO. W., Carpenter and Joiner; Huntley St., Woodstock.
YOUNG, L. J., Clerk; Madison st Woodstock.
YULE. J. G., Laborer; Woodstock.

ZEIRKE, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 6; Woodstock P. O.
ZIMERMANN, JACOB, Brewer; Woodstock.
ZIMPLEMAN, JOHN, Clerk for Hoy & Son; resides Madison st., Woodstock.

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