1877 McHenry County directory for Marengo Township and Riley Township

Directory of McHenry County Illinois 1877

1877 Directory
Marengo Township McHenry County, IL

MARENGO TOWNSHIP.

ADAMS, JEROME, Laborer; State st., Marengo.
ADAMS, GEO. B., Broker; Main St., Marengo.
ADAMS, J. Q., Dentist; State and Washington sts., Marengo.
ALDERMAN, CHARLES, Laborer; Mormon st., Marengo.
ALDERMAN, F. W., Laborer; Mormon St., Marengo.
ALLEN, MARTIN, Laborer; Main St., Marengo.
ANDERSON, WILLIAM, Proprietor Commercial Hotel; Main and State sts. Marengo.
ANDREWS, R. K., Carpenter; Prairie St., Marengo.
ANDERSON, ADOLPHUS, Laborer; Marengo Township.
ANDERSON, IRA H., Carpenter; Deitz st., Marengo.
ANDERSON, OSCAR, Laborer; Marengo Township.
ANDERSON, DAVID, Retired Farmer; Washington st., Marengo.
ANDERSON, C. B., Laborer; Mormon St., Marengo.
ANDERSON, CHARLES, Laborer; Marengo Township,
ANDREWS, A. D., Laborer; Main st., Marengo.
ANDREWS, SILAS, Laborer; Mormon st., Marengo.
ANDREWS, EDWARD, Laborer; State St., Marengo.
AVERY, CHARLES E., Laborer; Marengo Township.
AVERY, G. L., Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
AVERY, WILLIAM, Depot Agent; Hall St., Marengo.

BAILEY, A. W., Commercial Traveler for twenty-five years, ten years from Philadelphia and fifteen years from Chicago; born in Georgetown, Chenango Co., N. Y., May 2, 1820 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1856 ; owns house and lot and property in Iowa. Married Glorana S. Fosket, of Utica, N. Y., 1843, who died 1853; married Mary E. Ostrander, of Dunkirk, N. Y., 1856 ; had three children, the youngest dead.
BAILEY, ORRIN, Farmer, Sec. 34; Marengo P.O.
BABCOCK, J. B., Publisher of Marengo Republican; State and Prairie sts., Marengo.
BAILEY, M. B., Farmer, Sec. 34; Marengo P. O.
BAILEY, A. H., Carpenter; State st,; Marengo.
BAILEY, A. W., Runner; State st., Marengo.
BARNES, ERVIN, Laborer; Main st., Marengo.
BALLARD, GEORGE, Laborer; Main st., Marengo.
BAZLER, JOSEPH, Shoemaker; State st., Marengo.
BARTLETT, HORACE, Carpenter; Mormon st., Marengo.
BARBER, JOSEPH, Shoemaker; Washington St., Marengo
BALLARD, EDWARD, Laborer; Deitz st, Marengo.
BARNES, E. N., Insurance Agent; State and Main sts., Marengo.
BEAN, JOHN, Laborer; Washington St., Marengo.
BENNETT, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 30; Garden Prairie P. O.
BENNETT, MILO. Farmer, Sec. 30; Marengo P. O.
BENJAMIN, WILLIAM, Laborer; Main st., Marengo.
BELLOWS, CHARLES, Laborer; Taylor st., Marengo.
BELDIN, JOHN, Farmer. Sec. 15; Marengo P. O.
BELDIN, J. T., Jeweler; State st., Marengo.
BELDIN, GEO. D., Farmer, Sec. 15 ; Marengo P. O.
BISHOP, H. L., Retired Farmer; Main st., Marengo.
BOGANRIEF, GEORGE, Blacksmith; Deitz st,, Marengo.
BOOMER, ALBERT, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Marengo P. O.
BOOMER, ORRIS, Farmer, Sec. 32; Marengo P. O.; born in Ellisburgh, Jefferson Co., N. Y., October 10, 1822; came to McHenry Co. first in 1846; went to Missouri in fall of 1864, lived there eight years, when they returned to this county; owns 201 acres of land- 120 acres in Missouri, value $35 per acre, and 81 acres in this county, value $50 per acre. Married Permelia Mericle, of Chautauqua Co., N. Y., November 23, 1858; had five children, all living.
BOYINGTON, DANIEL, Drayman ; Taylor st., Marengo.
BOGANRIEF, DANIEL, Blacksmith ; Washington St., Marengo.
BOYINGTON, A. J., Insurance Agent; State st., Marengo.
BOYLE, PATRICK, Laborer; Prairie St., Marengo.
BOYLE, JOHN, Laborer; Prairie St., Marengo.
BOYCE, AMOS, Retired Farmer ; Main St., Marengo.
BOYCE, H. G., Laborer ; Marengo Township.
BOYCE, A. M., Laborer (Renter) ; Marengo Township.
BLAIR, L. L., Laborer; Forest st., Marengo.
BLAIR, WILLIAM, Carpenter; Forest st., Marengo.
BLANCHARD, WILLIAM, Carpenter; Washington St., Marengo.
BLAIR, HERBERT, Laborer; Forest St.. Marengo.
BLOODGOOD, WLLLIARD, Boot and Shoe Dealer; State st., Marengo.
BLOSSOM, O. P., Forest st, Marengo.
BRICKLEY, PAT'K, Farmer, Sec. 4; Marengo P. O.
BRICKLEY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 4; Marengo P. O.
BRICKLEY, TIMOTHY, Laborer; Marengo Township.
BRIGGS, JOHN C., Moulder; Main st., Marengo.
BROUGHTON, EBEN, Laborer; Ann st., Marengo.
BRONSON, A., Laborer; Jackson st., Marengo.
BRIGHT, THOMAS, Manufacturer of Pumps and Windmills ; Prairie St., Marengo.
BUCK, NELSON, Manufacturer of Pumps and Windmills; Railroad at., Marengo.
BUCK, G. L., Proprietor Pacific Hotel; State St., Marengo.
BULARD, J. H., Jeweler; Ann and Main sts., Marengo.
BURGIN, JAMES, Merchant; Marengo; born in Bradford, Vt., November 13, 1818; came to Marengo April 8, 1858. Married Mary Jane Greno, of Lebanon, N. H., May 8, 1846 ; she died August 18, 1849 ; had one girl; died December 3, 1875, at the age of 28. Married Sarah E. Lumbard, of McGalway, Maine, November 8, 1850; she had five children; one boy died August 22, 1872, at the age of 20 years and 6 months; one girl died May 2, 1859, at the age of 1 year and 6 months; has three girls living.
BURKE, WILLIAM, Laborer ; Marengo Township.
BUMPSTED, EDWARD, Proprietor of Weigh Scales; Prairie st., Marengo.
BUMPSTED, JAS. E., Weigh Scales; Prairie St., Marengo.
BURT, ALBERT, Laborer; Marengo Township.
BURT, JAMES, Laborer; Main st., Marengo.
BURT, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 4; Marengo P. O.
BURT, HENRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 4; Marengo P. O.; born in Marengo Township, October 18, 1851; owns 100 acres of land (prairie), valued at $30 per acre. Unmarried.

CARPENTER, C. L., Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O.
CADWELL, E. S., Dealer in Drive Wells. Iron Pumps of all descriptions, Windmills of six different patents, Wood Pumps and Gas Pipe, also Patentee of the Well Auger; Wells bored and tiled to order; Augers for sale; all orders left at my residence, in Marengo; born in Union Grove,Racine Co., Wis., March 24, 1846; came to McHenry Co. in 1854; owns property at Crystal Lake Prairie, also North Prairie and Woodstock, and house and lot in Marengo. Married Mattie Smith, of Marengo, May 8, 1873.
CARMON, A. G., Machinist; Taylor st., Marengo.
CARVER, L. P., Laborer; Marengo Township.
CADY, E., Farmer, Sec. 34; Marengo P. O.; born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., January , 15, 1815; came to McHenry Co. May 9, 1863 ; owns 107 acres of land. Married Paulina Jennings, October 11, 1840 ; she was born in Salisbury, Herkimer Co., N. Y.; had six children-three living.
CARMACK, W. A., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. O.; born in LaPorte Co., Ind., February 15, 1837 ; came to McHenry Co. in September 1842; owns 116 acres of land, value $35 per acre; was Town Collector in 1860-61, of Dunham Township. Married Charlotte D. Robinson, of Geneva, Wis., June 11, 1861; she was born September 7, 1840 ; has three children, all living; are members of the Universalist Church, Union, McHenry Co.; he is also a member of the Masonic order.
CHAPMAN, RALPH, Clerk; Main at., Marengo.
CHURCH, I. B., Laborer; Marengo Township.
CHAPPEL, J. A., Mason; Ann st., Marengo.
CHATFIELD, S. P., Retired Farmer; Main st., Marengo.
CLAREY, CORNELIUS, Farmer. Sec. 4; Marengo P. O.
CLARK, C. G., JR. ; Main st.. Marengo.
CLARK, JOHN; Ann St., Marengo.
CLARK, C. G., Boot and Shoe Dealer; Main St., Marengo.
COLEMAN, J. R., Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. O.
COONEY, DANIEL, Railroad Employe ; Railroad st., Marengo.
COLLINS, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O.
COLLINS, JAMES; Laborer; Marengo Township.
COLLINS, DANIEL, Farmer; Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.; born in Cork, Ireland, in December, 1819; came to America in 1849 and to McHenry Co. in October, 1854; owns 41¾ acres of land ; value of property, $1,000. Unmarried.
COLWELL, LEVI, Laborer; State st,, Marengo.
COLEMAN, CHARLES, Laborer; Marengo Township.
COQUALETTE, C. A., Main st., Marengo.
COLLOSKY, JOHN, Stonequarryman. Sec. 31; Garden Prairie P. O.; born in Prussia, Germany, November 14, 1829 ; came to the United States in 1842, and to McHenry Co. in 1866. Married Mary Georgen, of Prussia, Germany, April 8, 1847; she was born August 24, 1823 ; had ten children, four living. German Catholics.
CONNVILLE, ISADORE, Laborer; Ann st., Marengo.
COON, A. B., Attorney at Law, Marengo; born in Towanda, Bradford Co., Pa.. February 12, 1815; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1835; has lived in the State ever since; opened a law office in Marengo in 1845; owns property in Marengo; was Master in Chancery of McHenry Co. from spring of 1846 until fall of 1862, State's Attorney, Thirteenth Circuit, in 1851-2, and 1860-64, Provost Marshal of Congressional District from May, 1863, to October, 1865, Register in Bankruptcy from June, 1867, until the present time, and has been Supervisor of the township for seven years. Married Harriet A. Daman, of Ohio, May 11, 1846 ; she was born February 14, 1829 ; had three children, two living. Mrs. Coon is a member of the Free Methodist Church, of Marengo. Mr. Coon is a straight Republican; during the year 1848-50, followed surveying in McHenry Co. and vicinity; he is the youngest of twenty-one children, by one mother.
CORSON, ALFRED, Marble Dealer; State st., Marengo.
COWEEN, J. 31., Laborer, Marengo Township.
CRANDALL, W. W., Insurance Agent; State st., Marengo.
CRANDALL, JULIUS, School Teacher; Forest St., Marengo.
CRANDALL, EGBERT, Mason ; Forest st., Marengo.
CRANDALL, H. A., Mason; Forest st., Marengo.
CRANDALL, S. S., Meat Market; State st., Marengo.
CREGO, CHARLES, Clerk; Main st., Marengo.
CREGO, CHARLES, Retired Farmer; Washington st., Marengo.
CREGO, GEORGE, Proprietor of Livery, Feed and Sale Stable; Marengo; born in Truxton Township, Cortland Co., N. Y., June 4, 1832; came to McHenry Co in December, 1838; owns property in Marengo. Married Hannah Parkhurst (second wife), of Syracuse, Onondaga Co., N.Y., July 2, 1873; she was born in 1833; had four children, three by first marriage and one by second marriage ; Mrs. Crego has two children living by first marriage; she is a member of the First Baptist Church, of Marengo.
CRISSEY, SHERMAN A., Dealer in Harness and Hardware; Main st., Marengo.
CRISSEY, SYLVANUS, Boot and Shoe Dealer; State st., Marengo.
CROSSMAN, MATHEW, Laborer; Garden Prairie P. O.
CROOKER, WM. S., Runner; Taylor St., Marengo.
CROWLEY, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Marengo P. O.
CROWLEY, P., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Marengo P. O.; born in County Cork, Ireland, November, 1816; came to the United States 1837, and to McHenry Co. November 15, 1846 ; owns 122 acres of land, valued at $28 per acre. Married Mary McCarty, of County Cork, Ireland, November 26,1842 ; had eleven children, nine living. Members of Catholic Church at Harvard.
CROWLEY, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Marengo P. O.; born in County Cork, Ireland, 1809; came to United States 1837, and to McHenry Co. 1845; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Mary O'Brien of County Cork, Ireland, March 27, 1842; had three children, all living.
CROWLEY, JEREMIAH, Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Marengo P. O.; born in County Cork, Ireland, November, 1816; came to United States 1837, and to McHenry Co., April, 1845; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Married Ellen O'Brien, of County Cork, Ireland, February, 1846; had thirteen children, twelve living. Members of the Catholic Church at Marengo.
CRUMB, DARIUS, Lumber Dealer, Main St., Marengo.
CURTISS, IRA R., Attorney at Law; State St., Marengo.

DAKE, HENRY, Retired Farmer; Taylor st., Marengo.
DAKE, CHARLES H., Farmer and Blacksmith, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.; born in St. Ann, Washington Co., N. Y., August 27, 1831; came to McHenry Co. May 22, 1846 ; owns 140 acres of land; value of property, $4,800; is School Director. Married Elizabeth Anderson, of Northern Ohio, June 7, 1859 ; she was born October 14, 1836 ; has six children, all living.
DAUGHERTY, WILLIAM, Boot and Shoe Dealer; State st., Marengo.
DAYTON, E., Retired; Ann st., Marengo.
DAYTON, E., Justice of the Peace; Ann st., Marengo.
DAVIS, CHARLES, Laborer; Main st., Marengo.
DEITZ, P. W., Retired Farmer; Main st., Marengo.
DEITZ, JAS. H., Machinist; State St., Marengo.
DEITZ, WM., Main st., Marengo.
DEITZ, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 35; Marengo P. O.
DEITZ, J. H., Machinist; Marengo ; born in Milford, Otsego Co., N. Y., December 31, 1835; came to McHenry Co. March 10, 1855 ; owns house and two acres of land; value of property, $3.000. Married Caroline E. Sponable, in Marengo, April, 1862 ; had five children, two dead.
DENEEN, WM, Farmer, Sec, 10; Marengo P. O.
DENNEEN, MAURICE, Farmer, Sec. 10 ; Marengo P. O.; born in County Cork, Ireland. November, 20. 1798; came to United States in April, 1837, and to McHenry Co. May 6, 1816 ; owns 40 acres of land, value $30 per acre. Married Bridget Barry, of Cork, Ireland, in 1835 ; had seven children, four living.
DEYO, C. B., Well Driver;. State st, Marengo.
DINEEN, TIMOTHY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 10; Marengo P. O.; born in Indiana. January 7, 1847 ; came to McHenry Co. twenty-six years ago; owns 80 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Mary Hallisey, February, 1870; she was born in Hartland Township, McHenry Co., 1846; has three children, Katie C, John E. and Mary E.
DOLE, GEO. G., Laborer; Marengo Township.
DOOLEY, JAMES, Laborer; State St.. Marengo.
DOLE, GEORGE J., Farmer and Stock Eaiser, Sec. 18; Garden Prairie P. O. ; born in Wilmot Merrimack Co., N. H.. August 14, 1832; came to Winnebago Co. 1868, and to McHenry Co. March. 1876; owns 80 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Lucinda Taylor, of Meredith, N.H., September 5, 1852; she was born April 19, 1830 ; has two children, both living, one boy and one girl. Members of Free Will Baptist Church.
DWAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 7; Garden Prairie P. O.; born in County Tipperary, Ireland ; came to the United States 1851. and to McHenry Co. 1868; owns 67¾ acres of land, value $35 per acre; was School Director several years. Married Ellen McGraw of County of Carlow, Ireland, April, 1858 ; had six children, all living. Members of Catholic Church at Marengo.

EASTON, ANDREW, Laborer; State St., Marengo.
EASTON, EDWARD, Retired Farmer; Jackson St., Marengo.
EDWARDS, WILLIAM,. Farmer, Sec. 33; Marengo P. O.
EDWARDS, C. Y., Nurseryman; Washington st., Marengo.
ELLISON, JAMES, Poultry Dealer ; Washington st., Marengo

FANNING, W. D.. REV., Minister Independent Church ; Main St., Marengo.
FARNUM, WILLIAM. Teamster; Washington St., Marengo.
FARNUM, WILLIS, Laborer; Marengo Township.
Farmer, H. E., Blacksmith ; Ann st, Marengo.
Farmer, EMERSON, Blacksmith ; Deitz st, Marengo.
FELLOWS, A. R.. Retired ; Washington st., Marengo.
FELLOWS, JESSE, Retired Farmer; Washington st, Marengo.
FENTON, ZALMON, Farmer, Sec. 5; Marengo P. O.; born in Concord, Erie Co.. N. Y., March 23, 1826; came to McHenry Co. May 1, 1855; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $38 per acre. Married Marian A. Pond (second wife), of Chester Co., N. H., November 7, 1865; she was born January 3, 1844; Mrs. Susana Fenton, his first wife, died Sept. 22, 1863; had seven children by first wife, five of them living, and seven by second wife, five living.
FENTON, D. L., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17; Marengo P. O.; born in Erie Co., N. Y., July 22, 1825; came to McHenry Co. July 4, 1847; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; was School Director for ten years. Married Acta Olcott, of Greene Co., N. Y., February 1, 1846; she was born July 30, 1824 ; had six children, five living.
FENTON, ZINA, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. O.
FILLMORE, WALTER, Laborer; Taylor st., Marengo.
FIFIELD, MOSES. Retired ; Main st, Marengo.
FILLMORE, CHARLES, SR.; Washington st, Marengo.
FILLMORE, C. P., Printer; State St., Marengo.
FILLMORE, LUTHER, Retired ; Taylor st, Marengo.
FILLMORE, H. M., Furniture Dealer; Washington St., Marengo.
FITZPATRICK, EDWARD, Laborer; Prairie St., Marengo.
FOLEY, JOHN, Retired Farmer; Prairie St., Marengo.
FORD, E. E., Retired Farmer; Washington St., Marengo.
FORD, JOHN, Laborer; Deitz St., Marengo.
FREEMAN, HANNAH M., Mrs., Widow of J. H. Freeman, who died April 24, 1868 ; he was born August 3, 1821; she was born in New York, January 11, 1823; came to McHenry Co. in June, 1843; resides in Marengo village, owns property there. Was married January 31, 1847; has three children living.
FRINK, S. R., Teamster; Main st, Marengo.
FULLER, L. M., Retired Farmer ; Prairie St., Marengo.
FULLER, WALTER, Baker; Ann st, Marengo.
FULTON, I. H., Retired; Washington St., Marengo.
FYFE, WILLIAM, Farmer ; resides with P. Pringle, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. O.; born in Scotland, May 6, 1836 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1869. Married Mary Brown, May 28, 1869 ; she was born in Scotland, in 1846 ; has three children living, Isabella B., Jane A. and William H.; Margaret N. died November 12, 1870.

GLASS, N., Laborer; Main st, Marengo.
GOCHEY, J. A., Blacksmith; State st, Marengo.
GOODSPEED, H. S., Carpenter; Main st, Marengo.
GOODRICH, Z. E., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Marengo P. O.
GOODRICH, E. J., Furniture Dealer; State st., Marengo.
GOULD, J. P., Laborer; Prairie st, Marengo.
GREEN, J. W., DR., Physician ; State St., Marengo.
GREEN, JOHN, Stone Mason ; Forest St., Marengo.
GRIEBEL, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. O.; born in Visenburg, France, in June, 1822; came to the United States and McHenry Co. in September, 1854; owns 220 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Catherine Heess, of Visenburg, France, September 1, 1854; she was born February 13,1835; has four children, all living.
GRIFFIN, JOSEPH, Grocer; State st., Marengo.
GROVER, EUGENE, Farmer, Sec. 4; Marengo P. O.
GROVER, EUGENE P., Farmer, n. w. Sec. 10; Marengo P. O.; born in Willoughby, Lake Co., Ohio, September 11, 1846; came to McHenry Co. in 1865 ; agent of Enos Grove, owner of 280 acres of land. Married Vesta Seger, in Marengo, February 12, 1868; she was born in Gaines, Orleans Co., N.Y.; has two children, one boy and one girl.
GROVER, DEWITT C, Farmer, Sec. 10; Marengo P. O.; born in Willoughby, Lake Co., Ohio, April 12, 1828; came to McHenry Co. in spring of 1861; owns 220 acres of land, value $30 per acre. Married Matilda Williams, of Clarkson Co., N. Y., February 21, 1867 ; she was born October 27, 1832; had six children, five living.

HAGAR, ABNER, Physician ; Main st.. Marengo.
HARMON, MOSES, Poultry Dealer; Mormon st., Marengo.
HANCE, CHARLES, Carpenter; Main st., Marengo.
HANCE, THOMAS, Laborer ; Main st,. Marengo.
HAMILTON, C. H., Laborer; Marengo Township.
HARMON, GEORGE, Shoemaker; Washington St., Marengo.
HANCE, JOHN, Grocer; Main st, Marengo.
HANCE, BURNHAM, Laborer, State st., Marengo.
HANCE, THOMAS, Farmer and Stone Mason (Renter), Sec. 33 ; Marengo P.O.; born in Seneca Co., Ohio, January 27,1833; came to McHenry Co. in fall of 1837; owns property in the village of Marengo, value $3,000. Married Mariah Bennett, of Marengo Township, McHenry Co., Ill., October 3, 1858; she was born April 15, 1840; has two children. Members of the Free Methodist Church of Marengo.
HARRIS, JOSEPHUS, Laborer; Ann St., Marengo.
HARRIS, C. W., Laborer; Main St., Marengo.
HARRIS, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 32; Marengo P. O.
HARRIS, S., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P. O.
HART, HARVEY, Laborer; State st; Marengo.
HART, B. S., Small Fruit Grower; Marengo; born in Van Buren, Onondaga Co., N. Y., August 18, 1823; came to Marengo June 23,1853 ; owns 16 acres of land, value $3,000 ; was member of Co. A, Ninety-fifth Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf., acted as cook for company and also at headquarters. Married Harriet L. Fryre, of Scrouple, Oswego Co., N. Y., November 8, 1847 ; she was born in Princeton, Albany Co., N. Y., September 17, 1827 ; had ten children, six boys and four girls ; one boy and two girls dead.
HAVENS, JASPER, Farmer, Sec. 21; Marengo P. O.
HAVENS, WM. H., Farmer (Renter), Sec. 16; Marengo P. O.; born in Benton, Yates Co., N. Y., May 26, 1841; came to Boone Co., Ill., in November, 1843, and to McHenry Co. in 1876 ; was private in Co. I, Thirty-seventh Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf., four years and four months. Married Martha A. Peck, of Hastings, Oswego Co., N. Y., August 30, 1871; she was born July 3, 1837; had three children, none living.
HAZLETT, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.
HEATH, E. L., Retired Farmer; Washington St., Marengo.
HELD, JOSEPH, Laborer; Marengo Township.
HELD, MAGNUS, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O.; born in Kenigsee Schwarzburg, Rudolstadt, Prussia, September 6, 1827; came to United States October 5, 1840, and to McHenry Co. May 4, 1852; owns 200 acres of land, value $36 per acre. Married Rachael Gay, of Belfast, Ireland, July 16, 1850 ; she was born May 12, 1835 ; has thirteen children, all living.
HENDRICKSON, U. D, Farmer, Sec. 32; Marengo P. O.
HENDRICKSON, A., Laborer; Marengo Township.
HERELEY, DANIEL, Sr., Farmer, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O.
HENRY, JOHN K., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Marengo P. O.
HERELEY, DANIEL, JR., Grocer; State st., Marengo.
HERELEY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O.
HERRICK, DENNIS, Shoemaker; Main st., Marengo.
HERELEY, MICHEL, Farmer, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O.; born in Cork, Ireland, April 1, 1823; came to this country in 1836, and to McHenry Co., in 1869 ; owns 80 acres of land, value of property $2,200. Married Helen Carter, of Cork, Ireland, April 5, 1841; she was born in 1826; had eleven children, nine living.
HEWITT, D. W., Teamster; Main st., Marengo.
HEZLIP, WILLIAM, Clerk; Marengo; born in Youngstown, Ohio; came to McHenry Co. August, 1871. Married Mary J. McDonald, of Schenectady, N. Y., October, 1864; has four children. Democrat; Free Thinker.
HICKS, NELSON, Laborer; Marengo Township.
HILLS, CALVIN, Farmer, Sec. 22; Marengo P. O.
HILLS, LUTHER, Farmer, Sec. 22; Marengo P. O.
HINLEY, WILLIAM, Horse Dealer; Marengo Township.
HINDES, J. C, Dealer in Improved Tubular Drive Wells, Iron Pumps of all kinds; also agent for several different kinds of Wind Mills ; Marengo; born in Bridgport, Addison Co., Vt., December 21, 1831; came to McHenry Co. in August, 1868; owns house and lot. Married C. S. Rice in Elgin, Kane Co., November 2, 1867; she was born in Holland, Erie Co., N. Y., January 15, 1840.
HOWE, E. E., Farmer, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O.
HOVEY, H. H., Insurance Agent; Main st., Marengo.
HOVEY, L. A., Butcher; Main st,, Marengo.
HOWE, CHAS. B., Stock Buyer; Marengo P. O.
HOWARD, MORTIMER, Farmer and Carpenter, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.; born in Cork, Ireland, August 10, 1828; came to America in 1849, and to McHenry Co. in November, 1859 ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $2,500. Married Else Burchel, of Castle Lowman, Ireland, December 5, 1853; had thirteen children, ten living. Member of Catholic Church of Marengo.
HOWE, ELISHA N., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Secs. 20, 21; Marengo P. O.; born in Canaan, Litchfield Co., Conn., February 21, 1803; came to McHenry Co., May 24, 1845 ; owns $40 acres of land valued at $40 per acre. Married Harriet Porter, of Waterbury New Haven Co., Conn., October 17, 1844; she was born September 15, 1806. She has been a member of the Baptist Church for many years; had eight children four living.
HUBBARD, A. P., Farmer, Sec. 9; Marengo P. O.
HUBER, PHILIP, Laborer; Marengo Tp.
HUBBARD, ORREN, Farmer, Sec. 16; Marengo P. O.; born in Cayuga Co.,N. Y., June 21, 1831; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1848; owns 90 acres of land. valued at $35 per acre; private of Co. A, Ninety-fifth Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf. Married Mrs. Jane Cupen, November 29, 1871, widow of A. D. Cupen; she was born January 7, 1832 ; had four children, three living, by first marriage ; none by the second marriage ; have one adopted child.
HUNTINGDON, CALVIN, Retired Farmer; Main St., Marengo.
HUNT, WILLIAM, Hostler, Washington St., Marengo.
HULETT, WARREN, Carpenter; Main st,, Marengo.
HURLEY, JAMES, Farmer. Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
HUNGERFORD, GEORGE, Physician ; Main St., Marengo.
HURLEY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
HUFF, C. W., Retired Farmer ; Main st., Marengo.
HUTCHINSON, JOHN, REV., Minister Presbyterian Church; Prairie St., Marengo.
HYDE, JOSEPH, Laborer; Main St., Marengo.

IRVING, J. C, Retired Farmer; Main st., Marengo.
INGERSOLL, C. W., Grain Buyer, Dealer in Seed, etc., and Shipper, Marengo ; born in the town of Evans, Erie Co., N. Y., November 14, 1829 ; came to Marengo in 185S ; member of Board of Corporation Trustees two years; was First Lieutenant of Co. F, One Hundred and Forty-first Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf. Married Martha E. Wemham, in Marengo, January 24, 1865; had four children, one boy and three girls; one girl dead.

JACKSON. R. T., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Garden Prairie P. O.
JACKSON, B. S., Laborer; Marengo Township.
JAMES, S. J. Clerk; State st, Marengo.
JAMESON, DAVID, Carpenter; Forest st, Marengo.
JENKINS, BENJAMIN, Laborer; State St., Marengo.
JENKINS, ADELBERT, Well Driver; Forest st., Marengo.
JEWETT, ALDEN, Justice of the Peace; Washington St., Marengo.
JOHNSON, DAVID, Stock Buyer; Main st.,Marengo.
JONES, A., SR.. Horse Dealer; Railroad St., Marengo.

KELLEY, FRANK, Laborer; Main St., Marengo.
KELLEY, C. E., Proprietor of Marengo Foundry and Machine Shop; also Manufacturer of Wood and Iron Pumps of all kinds; also Horse Powers from one horse to three horses, and Three-Horse Engines; born in Canada West June 7, 1834; came to McHenry Co. in 1861. Married Sarah Cofthorn, of Canada West, September 2, 1855 ; has six children.
KENDEIGH, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 8; Marengo P. O.
KENNEDAY, JOHN, Shoemaker; Taylor st., Marengo.
KENNADY, M., Laborer; Marengo Township.
KEENEY, W. S., Farmer, Sec. 21; Marengo P. O.
KEENEY, H. B., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 21; Marengo P.O.; born Manchester, Hartford Co., Conn., January 18, 1811; came to McHenry Co. in March, 1858 ; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Mary Munson, of Stonington. Conn., August 10, 1817 ; had ten children, eight living; his son, E. H. Keeney, was a private in Co. K, Sixty-fifth Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf., and another son, D. A. Keeney, was a private in Co. K, Seventeenth Regt. Ill. Cav.
KIMBALL, ALANSON, Depot Watchman ; Taylor st., Marengo.
KING, AUGUSTUS, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Marengo P. O.
KING, HENRY, Retired Farmer; Railroad st., Marengo.
KNAPP, EZRA O., Butcher, Marengo; born in Marengo January 8,1838; owns 31 acres of land, one mile from Marengo; value of property, $3,500; was a member of the Ninety-fifth Ill. Vol. Inf., under Col. Avery; was in twenty-one battles and at the siege of Vickburg; was Brigade Butcher one year. Married Elizabeth Wise. April 28, 1861 ; had four children- Hearma A., born July 19, 1866; Ezra O., born December 18, 1870, died January 24, 1871.; George H., born March 1, 1873, and Laura S., born April 4, 1876.
KNAPP, JUSTIN. Laborer; State St., Marengo.
KNOWLES, HENRY, Stock Buyer; Main St., Marengo.
KNOWLTON, O. V., Cabinet Maker; Washington st., Marengo.

LAWRENCE, D. W., Liquor Agent; Prairie St., Marengo.
LAMBDEN, JOHN, Harness Maker; Forest st., Marengo.
LEWIS, WM. J., Clerk; State st., Marengo.
LIPPETT, J. B., Marble Dealer; State St., Marengo.
LESTER, HENRY, Laborer; Main st., Marengo.
LEWIS, JAMES L., Lumber Dealer; State St., Marengo.
LESTER, J. F., Joiner; Main St., Marengo.
LEVOY, ISAAC, Poultry Dealer; State st., Marengo.
LINCOLN, OMER H., School Teacher, Sec. 15 ; Marengo P. O.
LOMBARD, DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 33; Marengo P. O.
LINCOLN, APOLLOS, Farmer, Sec. 15; Marengo P. O.
LINCOLN, SAMUEL, School Teacher, Sec. 15 ; Marengo P. O.
LOOMER, TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
LOOMER, M. H., School Teacher; Marengo Township.
LOMBARD, ELBERT, Clerk, Sec. 33?; Marengo P. O.
LONDON, AL., Laborer; Main St., Marengo.
LYON, N. C, Laborer; State st., Marengo.

MANSFIELD, A. G., Tinner; Deitz st., Marengo.
MANLEY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. O.; born in County Mayo, Ireland, 1816; came to the United States in 1848, and to McHenry Co. in fall of 1856 ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Bridget Manley, of County Mayo, Ireland, 1849; had seven children, three living. Are members of Catholic Church, Marengo.
MAECK, R. Y., Clerk; Main St., Marengo.
MARCH, JOHN, Retired Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P. O.
MARKES, MONROE, Laborer; Washington St., Marengo.
MARKES, R. M., Laborer; Mormon st, Marengo.
MARVIN, HIRAM, Laborer; Washington St., Marengo.
MARCH, MARY A., Mrs., Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.; born in North east Township, Erie Co., Pa., Oetober S. 1819; came to McHenry Co. in April, 1865 ; owns 70 acres of land; valuation of property, $3,000. Married Steven Hendrickson (first husband), October 3, 1849, who died December 21, 1855. Married John March (present husband), November 10, 1863. Has seven children by first marriage, four living. Mr. March had ten children, six living. No children by present marriage.
McAULIFF, EDWARD, Harness Maker; Main st, Marengo.
MCCARTY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. O.; born in Cork, Ireland, in 1815 ; came to America in 1843 and to McHenry Co. in 1854 ; owns 41 ¾ acres of land, value $1,000. Married Margaret Collins, of Cork, Ireland, in 1854; had two children- none living.
McDONALD, FRANK. Laborer; Railroad St, Marengo.
McGLASHER, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P.O.
McDONALD, MICHAEL, Teamster; Railroad st, Marengo.
McGOVERN, JOHN, Grocer; St to st., Marengo.
McINTYRE, MORGAN, Horse Dealer; Washington St., Marengo.
McKENNEY, E. F., Prairie St.. Marengo.
MEAD, FRED'K, Insurance Agent; Washington st., Marengo.
MERRILL, E. R., Farmer, Sec. 34 ;H; Marengo P. O.
MERRIMAN, ELISHA, Farmer, Sec. 32; Marengo P. O.
MERRIMAN, E. S., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Marengo P. O.
MORRIS, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Belvidere P. O.
MOORE, PATRICK, Laborer; Marengo Township.
MORRIS, DAVID, Laborer; State st., Marengo.
MILLER, CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 18 ; Marengo P. O.
MILLER, EZRA, Labor, State st., Marengo.
MILLER, J. D., Painter; State St., Marengo.
MILLER, REUBEN, Barber; State st., Marengo.
MILES, WALLACE, Carpenter; State St., Marengo.
MESICK, WM. H., Physician; Main St., Marengo.
MILES, H. O., Carpenter; State st., Marengo.
MILES, JOHN, Wagon Maker; State st., Marengo.
MITCHELL, NASH. Retired; Ann st, Marengo.
MUNGER, GEORGE, Tobacconist; State St., Marengo.
MURPHY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13; Marengo P. O.
MURPHY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 13; Marengo P. O.
MURPHY, THOMAS, Laborer; Marengo Township.
MURPHY, JAMES, Laborer; Marengo Township.

NICHOLS, HARVEY, Blacksmith; Deitz st., Marengo.
NICHOLS, LEWIS, Laborer; Deitz st., Marengo.
NICHOLS, CHARLES, Laborer; Deitz st., Marengo.
NICKERSON, A., Harness Maker; State St., Marengo.
NOBLE, JOHN, Laborer; Deitz st., Marengo.
NOLAN, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Marengo P. O.
NOLAN, EDWIN, Farmer, Sec. 9; Marengo P. O.
NOLAN, SMITH, Laborer; State St., Marengo.
NORLAN, JOHN, Wagon Maker; Forest st., Marengo.
NORTON, AUREMUS, Retired Farmer; Prairie st., Marengo.
NORRIS, WM. M., Nurseryman; Main St., Marengo.
NORRIS, W. W., Grocer; State St., Marengo.

OAKLEY, G. W., Farmer, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O.
OAKLEY, S. B., Farmer, Sec. 9 ; Marengo P. O.
O'BRIEN, WILLIAM, Grocer; State St., Marengo.
O'CONNOR, DANIEL, Laborer; Marengo Township.
OCOCK, FRANK, Harness Maker; State St., Marengo.
O'CONNER, EUGENE, Farmer, Sec. 5; Harvard P. O.
O'LEARY, J. M., Farmer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
O'LEARY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
OLCOTT, ROSWELL, Farmer, Sec. 8; Marengo P. O.
OLCOTT, CARLOS, Farmer, Sec. 8; Marengo P. O.
OSTRANDER, J. B.. Traveling Agent; Taylor St.. Marengo.
OSTERHOUT, JOHN, Farmer; Railroad St., Marengo P. O.
OWEN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 5; Marengo P. O.

PARKER, B. S., Dry Goods Merchant; State St., Marengo.
PARKHURST, O. R., Coal and Wood Dealer; State st., Marengo.
PARKHURST, O. T., Boot and Shoe Dealer; State St., Marengo.
PARKHURST, JOHN, Retired Farmer; Main St., Marengo.
PARKER, WALTER, Farmer, Sec. 14; Marengo P. O.
PATRICK, ALFRED, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 25 ; Marengo
PAY, R. P., Painter; State at,, Marengo.
PATRICK, R. M., Merchant; State st., Marengo.
PATRICK, ELIAS, Merchant; State st., Marengo.
PATRICK, F. W., Merchant; State st.,Marengo.
PATRICK, H. E., Merchant; State St., Marengo.
PAYN, SMITH, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Garden Prairie P. O., Boone Co., Ill.; born in Greenbush, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., May 18, 1803; came to Boone Co., Ill., in May, 1855, and to McHenry Co. in March, 1872 ; owns 44 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Anna Crank, of Dutchess Co., N. Y., September 30, 1824; she was born May 1, 1807 ; has four children, all living. Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Garden Prairie.
PEASE, C. W., Cooper; Marengo; born in LaPorte Co., Ind., January 22, 1849 ; came to McHenry Co. in April, 1854; owns 60 acres of land in Wisconsin; value of property, $1,200. Married Hattie Markey, March 18, 1875, at Onarga, Ill.; has one child.
PEASE, CALVIN, Farmer, Sec. 6; Garden Prairie P. O.
PEASE, CLINTON, Farmer Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
PEASE, D. H., Farmer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
PEASE, H., Farmer, Sec. 18; Garden Prairie P. O.; born in Townsend, Huron Co., O., February 24, 1825;. went from Ohio to Michigan, about the year 1838; came to McHenry Co. in the spring of 1844; owns 80 acres of land, value $35 per acre. Married Samantha Morris, of Michigan, March 21, 1854; she was born September 21, 1835 ; has four children, all living. Methodists.
PEASE, LUCY A., Mrs., Widow of E. A. Pease, who died April 6, 1864; residence Marengo; he was born in Franklin Co., Vt., September 22, 1810 ; she was born in Highland Co., O., August 14, 1818; came to Marengo May 3, 1836, and has lived in the county ever since; owns town property, value $l,500 ; had one son, Merwin Pease, Private in Co. C, Ninety-fifth Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf., who was killed in front of Vicksburg, while in defense of his country, May 22, 1863. Mrs. Pease was married March 24, 1836; had seven children-three sons and four daughters; two sons and four daughters living. Mrs. Pease is a member of the M. E. Church, of Marengo.
PECK, DANIEL E.. Nurseryman; Washington St., Marengo.
PERSONS, P. L Furniture Dealer ; State st., Marengo.
PERKINS, S. J., Laborer; State St.. Marengo.
PETERS, A. C, Hog Buyer; Prairie St., Marengo.
PETTENGILL, WILLIAM, Laborer; Taylor St., Marengo.
PETTENGILL, GEORGE, Laborer; Washington st, Marengo.
PHINNEY, D. P., Paints and Oils; Washington st., Marengo.
PHILLIPS, WM. S., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Marengo P. O.
PIERCE, A. A., Blacksmith; State St., Marengo.
PLATT, S. L., Photographer; State st, Marengo.
PORTER, THOS. W., Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Garden Prairie P. O.
POYER, M. W., Farmer, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O.
POYER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O.
POYER, D. W., Farmer, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O.
POYER, JOHN H., Retired Farmer; Railroad st, Marengo.
PRAY, FRANK J.; Carpenter; Main St., Marengo.
PRESCOTT, C. W., Nurseryman; Main st., Marengo.
PRINGLE, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O.; born in Berwickshire, in the Parish of Dunce, Scotland, in April, 1813; came to United States in 1836, and to McHenry Co. in March, 1848; owns 165 acres of land, value $50 per acre; was School Director two years. Married Jenette Staley, December 10, 1846; she was born in Florida, Schenectady Co., N. Y., November 3, 1816 ; has three children -all living. Members of Presbyterian Church of Marengo.
PRINGLE, PATTERSON, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O.
PRINGLE, JOHN P., Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O.
PRINGLE, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O.
PRINGLE, JOHN. Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O.

RANDALL, W. S., Laborer; Mormon St., Marengo.
REDPATH, ALEX., Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
REDPATH, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
RENWICK, WM. H, Laborer; Marengo Township.
RENWICK, J. R., Laborer; Marengo Township.
RENWICK, WALTER, Farmer, Sec. 34; Marengo P. O.
RENWICK, GEO. F.. Hardware Dealer; State St., Marengo.
RICHARDSON, A., Farmer, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.; born in Elstead, N. H., December 18, 1806 ; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1855; owns 85 acres of land, value $50 per acre. Married Eliza A. Siger, of Shorem, Vt., October 9, 1852; she was born March 26, 1814; are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Marengo ; has one child living; had one son, who died in the hospital at Springfield, Mo., during the Rebellion.
RILEY, B., Farmer, Dairyman and Stock Raiser, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O.; born in Ireland in 1825; came to America twenty-five years ago, and to McHenry Co. about twenty-three years ago; owns 200 acres of land, value $25 per acre; was School Director three years. Married Mary Burchell in 1855; she was born in Ireland in 1835; has eight children living - Timothy, Michael, Thomas, Bartholomew, John, Henry, William and Edward.
RILEY, JERRY, Farmer, Sec. 12 ; Marengo P. O.
RILEY, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 11; Marengo P.O.
ROBB, CHARLES, Stock Buyer; Prairie St., Marengo.
RODERICK, J. M., Laborer; Marengo Township.
ROGERS, CHARLES, Laborer; Main St.. Marengo.
ROSS, ROGER, Laborer; Taylor St., Maremio.
ROSE, PETER, Laborer; Marengo Township.
ROWE, CHARLES, Farmer. Sec. 21; Marengo P. O.
ROWE, R. F., Laborer; Marengo Township.
ROWE, R. G., Farmer, Sec. 21; Marengo P. O.
ROGERS, J. S., Nurseryman ; Main st., Marengo.
ROWLAND, SAMUEL, Pension Agent; Main St., Marengo.
RYAN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
RYDER, ALMON A., Hotel and Livery Stable; Marengo; born in town of Alden, McHenry Co, April 22, 1843; owns a hotel. Married Minorea Hogobaum in Marengo, February 11, 1873 ; no children.

SAFFORD, FRANK, Retired; Main st., Marengo.
SANDERS, WH. H., Harness Maker; State St., Marengo.
SAMPTER, GEORGE, Clothier; State St., Marengo.
SANDERS, GEO. W., Jeweler; State st., Marengo.
SCHWAGER, AUGUSTUS, Farmer, Sec. 27; Marengo P. O.
SCOTT, R. D., Dealer in Pianos; Deitz st., Marengo.
SEARS, H. A., Laborer; Garden Prairie P. O.
SEARS, Z. W., Farmer, Stock Raiser and Dairyman ; Garden Prairie P. O.; born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., February 4, 1812; came to McHenry Co. October, 1839; owns 520 acres of land, value $50 per acre; has a large stone quarry on farm. Married Louisa J. Harris, of Sheldon, Genesee Co., N. Y., November 19, 1846; she was born December 4, 1826 ; had four children. Members of Congregational Church of Garden Prairie.
SHUTLEFF, A. J., Stock Buyer; Main st., Marengo.
SHANNELL, JEFF., Laborer; Deitz st., Marengo.
SHERMAN, O. G., Photographer; State St., Marengo.
SHEARER, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 32; Marengo P. O.
SHEARER, CHARLES, Laborer; Marengo Township.
SHEARER, MARVIN, Farmer, Sec. 34; Marengo P. O.
SHILLINGTON, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 33 ; Marengo P. O.; born in County Loraine, Ireland, 1816; came to United States 1843, and to McHenry Co. 1865; owns 111 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Ellen Kelley (second wife), of Roscommon, Ireland, November 16, 1861; has four children, all living. Members of Catholic Church of Marengo.
SIMONS, JULIUS, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. O.
SIMONS, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O.
SIMONS, FRANK, Laborer; Marengo Township.
SIMONS, C. D., Laborer; Marengo Township.
SIMPKINS, G. K., Farmer, Sec. 31; Garden Prairie P. O.; born in Coral Township, McHenry Co., September 23, 1842 ; owns 80 acres of land, value $50 per acre; has a stone quarry of 20 acres. Married Mary E. Pierce, of East Durham, Greene Co.. N. Y., December 3, 1872; she was born July 18, 1853; has three children, two girls and one boy.
SKINNER, E. B., Carriage Maker; State St., Marengo.
SMITH, WARREN, Farmer, Sec. 22; Marengo P. O.
SMITH, A. E., Farmer, Sec. 7; Marengo P. O.
SMITH, HULETT, Insurance Agent; Main st., Marengo.
SMITH, JOEL, Farmer, Sec. 22; Marengo P.O.
SMITH, P. B., Merchant; State st., Marengo.
SMITH, FRED. A., Manufacturer of Wind Mills; State st., Marengo.
SMITH, E.K, Law Student; State st., Marengo.
SPENCER, LEROY, Laborer; Main St., Marengo.
SPENCER, CALVIN, Farmer; Marengo; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., October 6, 1807 ; came to McHenry Co. September 14, 1835 ; made the first claim same day to land - now the village of Marengo; owns 160 acres of land, value $8,000; has been member of Board of Trustees four years. Married Mary Ann Hance, in Seneca Co., Ohio, February 18, 1828; has seven children; kept hotel, also, from 1836 to 1842.
SPITZER, ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 33; Marengo P. O.
SPLAIN, MORRIS, Farmer, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.
SPONABLE, GEO. W., Farmer ; Washington St., Marengo.
SPERRY, ANSON, Attorney at Law; Prairie st.; Marengo.
SPILLANE, M., Farmer, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.; born in Cork, Ireland, May, 1830; came to America 1842, and to McHenry Co.1 November 25, 1854; owns 40 acres of land; value, 830 per acre. Married Hanora Noonan, of Cork, Ireland, November 8, 1854; had ten children, all living. Catholic.
STEARNES, LUTHER, Farmer. Sec. 6 ; Garden Prairie P. O.
STEDMAN. D. A., Joiner; Prairie St., Marengo.
STETSON, M. B., Clerk; State st., Marengo.
STONE, O. B., REV., Baptist Minister; Prairie St., Marengo.
STEWART, A. D., Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
STEWART, WM. C, Druggist and Postmaster; State st., Marengo.
STEWART, JANE, Mrs., Residence, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.; born in England, in 1800; came to America 1836, and to McHenry Co. 1839; owns 280 acres of land,, value $50 per acre; has seven children living, Elizabeth, Jennette, Alexander, Stephen, John A., Wm. H. and Kate.
STRICKLAND, CHARLES, Writing Master ; Railroad St., Marengo.
STYRES, WILLIAM, Laborer; State St., Marengo.
STULL, THOS. W., Physician; State st., Marengo.
STULL, JOEL, Farmer, Sec. 22; Marengo P. O.
STULL, LEFLER, Farmer, Sec. 14; Marengo P. O.
STYRES, ABRAHAM, Laborer; State St., Marengo.
STONE, CHARLES, Painter; Prairie st., Marengo.
SULLIVAN, WILLIAM, Painter; Prairie st., Marengo.
SWAIN, ISAAC, Farmer Sec. 19 ; Garden Prairie P. O.
SWAIN, LOT, Farmer, Sec. 18; Garden Prairie P. O.
SWAIN, WILLARD, Farmer, Sec. 19; Garden Prairie P. O.
SYLVESTER, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.

TALBOTT, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Marengo P. O.
TAYLOR, FRANK, Painter; Prairie St., Marengo.
THOMPSON, WM. M., Laborer; Marengo Township.
TEEPLE, J. C, Lumber Dealer; State st., Marengo.
THOMPSON, WM., Grocer; Main st, Marengo.
THORNE, HENRY M., Tanner, Sec. 33, Marengo P. O., born in Canada, March 27, 1820; came to McHenry Co. in 1840; owns 320 acres of land. Married C. M. Cobb, daughter of W. Cobb, of Cazenovia, Madison Co., N. Y., February ?, 1845; has two children.
THORNE, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 33; Marengo P. O.
TREAT, W. A.. Hardware Dealer; State st. Marengo.
TOBIN, CORNELIUS, Laborer; State st, Marengo.
TRUESDELL, B. W.. Laborer; Main st., Marengo.
TRIP, O. A., Farmer, Secs. 6 and 7 ; Garden Prairie P. O.; born in Boone Co., Ill., September 20, 1846 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Sarah M. Isbell, of Washington Co.. Mo., September 28. 1873; she was born March 15, 1848; has two children, both living. Mrs. Tripp moved to California when two years old and remained there eleven years, then went to Nevada and remained there until married, when they came to this State.

VAIL, J. L. Dry Goods Clerk; State st., Marengo.
VAN DERVEER, WM., Dry Goods Clerk; State st., Marengo.
VAIL, E. P., Dealer in Butter, Eggs and Cheese ; Marengo; born in Middletown, Rutland Co., Vt, February 15, 1834; came to McHenry Co. in 1855 ; owns house and lot. Married Caroline Bassett, of Cortland, Cortland Co.. N. Y., October 23, 1860 ; had one boy, since dead.
VAIL, ANSON, Constable; Washington St., Marengo.
VAIL, E. J., Farmer, Sec. 34; Marengo P. O.
VAIL, A. I., Horse Dealer; Main St., Marengo.
VAN ALSTYN, E. B.. Grocer; State St., Marengo.
VAN ALSTYN, CHARLES, Clerk, State St., Marengo.
VASEY, WILLIAM, Farmer; Main St., Marengo.
VAUGHTER. J. G.., Retired; Main St., Marengo.
VENARD, JOHN, Horse Doctor; State st., Marengo.

WAGER, RUBEN, Retired ; Washington St., Marengo.
WARE, GEORGE, Carpenter; State st., Marengo.
WALLING, ALEX., Blacksmith; State st., Marengo.
WASHBURN, SILAS, Laborer; State st., Marengo.
WARREN, J. F.. Lumber Dealer; State St., Marengo.
WASHBURN, NELSON, Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O.; born in Otsego Co., N. Y., January 9, 1836; came to McHenry Co. in 1862 ; Rents the Hutchinson estate. Married Isabella Sawyer, in 1866; she was born in Stockbridge, Vt, February 27, 1837 ; has four children living. WATENPAUCH, ISAAC, Retired Farmer; Railroad st., Marengo.
WARE, CHARLES, Carpenter ; State st., Marengo.
WEAVER, JAMES J., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O. born in Holmesville, Holmes Co., Ohio, May 15, 1839 ; came to McHenry Co. in fall of 1845 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $2,500; was private in Co. A Fifteenth Regt. Ill. Inf., eighteen months. Married Melissa J. Pease, of Marengo, McHenry Co., Ill., November 17,1864; she was born December 10, 1839; had five children, four living.
WEBB, F., Carpenter; State St., Marengo.
WEEKS, GEO. R., Boot and Shoe Dealer; State and Main sts., Marengo.
WELCH, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 12; Marengo P. O.
WELCH, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 12; Marengo P. O.
WELCH, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 12; Marengo P. O.
WELCH, DANIEL, Laborer; State st., Marengo.
WELLS, J. T., Farmer, Sec. 35; Railroad St., Marengo.
WELLS, P. L., Miller; Prairie St., Marengo.
WELLS, G. V., President of First National Bank; Marengo; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., June 22, 1808 ; came to McHenry Co. May 16, 1858; value of property $11,000; has been Justice of the Peace fifteen years, also Town and Corporation Clerk five years. Married Matilda Warner, of Orleans Co., N. Y., December 31 1829 ; had four children, two dead and two living.
WERNHAM, S. C, Physician ; Prairie st., Marengo.
WELLS, RICHARD, Laborer; State st., Marengo.
WEST, ROSCOE, Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O;
WEST, W. E., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.; born in Madison Co., Ohio, August 4, 1823, came to Elgin, Ill., 1836, and to McHenry Co. February 25, 1876; owns 200 acres of land, value $50 per acre; was member of Co. B, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf. Married Arvilla Lewis, of Stockholm, March 8, 1855 ; she was born February 8, 1831; has two children, both members of M. E. Church.
WHITE, R. G., Agricultura Implement Dealer; State st., Marengo.
WHITE, R. A., Retired Farmer; Main St., Marengo.
WHITE, MARCUS, Farmer, Secs. 30 and 31; Garden Prairie P. O., Boone Co.; born in Orange Co., N. Y., December 28, 1803; came to McHenry Co. June, 1839 ; owns 425 acres of land, value $50 per acre. Married Elizabeth McConnell January 26, 1826, who died March 4, 1860. Married Mrs. Fannie M. Woods (second wife), of Montague, Mass., February 7, 1865; he had three children by first marriage, one living; she had three by first marriage, one living.
WILLIAMS, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.
WILLARD, A., Laborer; Mormon St., Marengo.
WILLARD, R., Laborer; Mormon st., Marengo.
WILSON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O.
WILSON, CHARLES, Laborer; Marengo Township.
WOLLESSN, A. B, Traveling Agent; State st., Marengo.
WOOD W. D, Telegraph Operator (Depot); State st., Marengo
WOODARD, J. M, Retired; Main st, Marengo.
WOODRUFF, JESSE, Farmer, Sec. 11, Marengo P.O.
WOODARD, H. L, Laborer; Prairie st, Marengo.
WOODARD, LORIN, Nurseryman; Main st, Marengo.

MARENGO BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

ABBOTT, W. P., & SON. General Merchants, cor. State and Prairie sts.
ADAMS, J. Q., Dentist. State and Washington sts.
BELDIN, J. T., Jeweler, State st.
BLOODGOOD, WILLARD, Boots and Shoes, State st.
BULARD, J. H., Jeweler, Ann and Main sts.
CASELY, & ABBOTT. Furniture Dealers, State st.
CORSON, ALFRED, Marble Yard, State st.
CRISSEY, S. A., Harness and Hardware, Main st.
CURTISS, IRA R., Attorney at Law, State st.
CLARK, C. G., Boots and Shoes, Main st.
CRANDALL, H. A., Mason. Forest st.
CRUMB, DARIUS, Lumber Yard, Main st.
DAUGHERTY, WILLIAM, Boots and Shoes, State st.
EDWARDS, C. Y., Nursery, Washington st.
GOCHEY, J. A., Blacksmith, State st.
GREEN, J. W., Physician and Surgeon, State st.
GOODRIcH, E. J., Furniture Dealer. State st.
GRIFFIN, JOSEPH, Grocer, State st.
HANCE, JOHN, Grocer, Main st.
HAGAR, ABNER, DR., Physician and Surgeon, Main st.
HERELEY, DANIEL, JR., Grocer, State st.
HOVEY & WILSON, Meat Market. Main st.
HUNGERFORD, GEORGE, Physician and Surgeon, Main st.
McGOVERN & O'BRIEN, Grocers, State st.
MESICK, WM. H., Physician and Surgeon, Main st.
MUNGER, GEORGE, Tobacconist, State st.
NORRIS, W. W., Grocer. State st,
PATRICK, R. M. & F. W., & Co., Dry Goods, Drugs and Groceries, State st,
PARKHURST, P. T., Boots and Shoes, State st.
PECK, DANIEL E., Nursery, Washington st.
PARKER & SMITH, Dry Goods and Groceries, State st.
PHINNEY, D. P., Paints and Oils, Washington st.
RENWICK, GEO. F., Hardware, State st.
RYDER, A. A., Proprietor Ryder's Hotel, State and Prairie sts.
SCOTT, R. D., Musical Instruments, Organs, Pianos, etc, Deitz st.
SHERMAN, C. G., Photograph Gallery, State st.
SKINNER, E. B., Carriage Maker, State st.
SANDERS, GEO. W., Jeweler, State st.
SAMPTER, GEO., Merchant Tailor, State st.
STULL, THOMAS W., Physician and Surgeon, State st.
TREAT, WARREN A., Hardware, State st.
THOMPSON, WM., Grocer, Main st.
VAN ALSTYN, E. B., Grocer, State st.
WARREN & PEEPLE, Lumber Dealers, State st.
WEEKES, GEO. R.. Boots and Shoes, State and Main sts.
WELLS, P. L., Miller, Prairie st.

1877 Directory
RILEY TOWNSHIP.

ANDERSON, ANDERS, Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O,; born in Sweden, came to this county in 1869 ; rents 120 acres of land. Unmarried. ASHCRAFT, J. B., Thresher. Sec. 25; Marengo P. O.
AXTELL, EUGENE, Laborer, Sec. 16; Marengo P. O.
AXTELL, H. U., Farmer, Sec 16; Marengo P. O.

BARNARD, GEORGE, Lives with father, Sec. 18; Belvidere P.O.
BARNARD, WALTER. Lives with father, Sec. 18; Belvidere P. O.
BARNES, ADDNEY, Lives with father, Sec. 13 ; Marengo P. O.
BARNES, ALBERT, Lives with father, Sec. 13; Marengo P. O.
BARNES, D. A., Farmer, Sec. 13; Marengo P. O.
BARBER, HORACE, Farmer, Sec. 14; Marengo P. O.
BARBER, A., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 27; S. Riley P. O.
BARBER, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 8; Marengo P. O.
BARBER, H. S., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 8; Marengo P. O.; born in DeKalb Co., Ill., October 26, 1848; came to this county in 1870; rents 186 acres of land. Married Francis A. Jarvis, March 20, 1872, who was born in New York State in 1852 ; has one child, Lucy Mabel.
BATES, MARCUS, Lives with father, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.
BATES, J. N., Farmer and Dairyman. Sec. 4; Marengo P. O.
BENCOTER, C., Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.
BENNETT, JOHN, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 29; South Riley P. O.; born in Lycoming Co., Pa., July 9, 1820 ; came to this county in 1868; rents 230 acres of land. Married Lavina Coarson in 1848, who was born in Lycoming Co., Pa.; has six children- Harriet, Celestia, Adeline, Clara Bell, Monford and Willie C.
BENNETT, F. H., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 3; S. Riley P. O.
BENSON, W. S., Fruit Raiser, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
BLACKFORD, THOMAS, Farmer, n. w. Sec. 19 ; Marengo P. O.; born in Boone Co., Ill., 1845 ; came to this county in 1875 ; rents 160 acres of land; value of property, $l,500. Married Anna Lawman, of Spring, Boone Co., Ill., December 23, 1871; has one child.
BOUGHTON, GRANT, Laborer, Sec. 14; Marengo P. O.
BRAINARD, JOSEPH. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 18; Belvidere P. O.
BRINKYER, H., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 11; Belvidere P. O.
BROTZMAN, JOHN, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O.
BROTZMAN & ROGERS, Cheese Factory and Creamery. Sec. 22; Marengo P. O.; established in 1865 ; value of property, $3,500.
BROTZMAN, N., Proprietor of Riley Cheese Factory, Sec. 22; Marengo P. O.; born in Geauga Co., Ohio; came to this county in 1871; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; was a member of the Ninth Ohio Independent Battery. Married Martha J. Proctor, of Geauga Co., Ohio, in 1864; has two children, Ida and Earl.
BROKAW, J. J., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 30 ; Marengo P. O.
BROWN, THOS., Laborer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
BROWN, MATTHEW, Laborer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
BROWN, ELIZA, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26; Marengo P. O.
BUCK, GEORGE, Farmer, Stock Raiser and Dairyman, Sec. 34; S. Riley P. O.; born in Lycoming Co., Pa., January 15, 1825 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1855; owns 91 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; enlisted in Ninety-fifth Ill. Vol. Inf. and was rejected on account of physical disability. Married Elizabeth Milledge in 1870, who was born in Ohio in 1831; has three children, Emma Nelson and Edward.
BUCK, ISAAC, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; S. Riley P. O.
BURKHART, HENRY, Farmer and Wagon Maker, Sec. 27; S. Riley P. O.
BURKHART, J. R., Farmer and Carpenter, Sec. 35 ; S. Riley P. O.

CADY, ALFRED, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 26; Marengo P. O.; born in Salisbury, Herkimer Co., N. Y.; came to McHenry Co. May 10, 1861; owns 112 acres of land, valued at $6,000. Married H. Mary Edwards, October 13, 1869, who was born in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., N. Y., September 30, 1845 ; has two children, Ruby May and William Carleton. House was destroyed by fire in 1875, and the new frame house now occupies the old site; value, $2,000.
CALCHAN, JOHN, Weaver, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O.
CAMPBELL, JAMES, Nurseryman, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. O.
CASS, J., Farmer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
CARR, DARIUS, Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.; born in New York; came to McHenry. Co. in 1857; owns 72 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Thankful Spencer in 1830 ; has nine children.
CLAPP, M., Farmer and Teacher, Sec. 26; Marengo P. O.; born in Bridgewater, Vt., in 1823; came to McHenry Co. in 1861; owns 50 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; has been School Director one term; served in Co. E, Ninety-fifth Ill.. Vol. Inf. Married Marietta Bailey, October 15, 1849, who was born in Erie Co., Pa., April 17, 1826 ; has four children living- Mary M., Jones M., Corydon and Cordlinn.
CLOSSON, A. S., Laborer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
COARSON, GEO., Farmer and Stock Grower, Sec. 21; Marengo P. O.
COARSON, J. O., Farmer, Sec. 21; Marengo P. O.
COARSON, J. B., Farmer, Sec. 21; Marengo P. O.
COUNTRYMAN, H., Farmer, Sec. 4; Marengo P. O.
CRANE, GEORGE, Farmer, n. e. Sec. 9; Marengo P. O.; born in Surrey England ; came to this county March 1,1876 ; rents farm of R. M. Patrick; value of property $500. Married Susan Wynn February 8, 1873, of Benton Co., Mo.; has two children.
CRISSEY, J. N., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 10; Marengo P. O.; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y.; came to this county September 19, 1854; owns 335 acres of land, value $50 per acre; has been Commissioner and Overseer of the Poor. Married Emily Jenkins, of Niagara Co., N. Y., March 13, 1856 ; has five children.

DIMON, THOMAS, Nurseryman and Fruit Grower, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
DOLBY, R., Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 35 ; Marengo P. O.
DOWNING, JOHN B., Blacksmith, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. O.; born in Lycoming Co., Pa.. December 16, 1848 ; came to this county in 1873 ; owns blacksmith shop, value $500. Married Levina J. Dykens, of Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pa., 1870; has two children, Thomas David and Sadie J.
DRAKE, E., Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.
DRIVER, ROBERT, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. O.; born in Hilgay, Norfolk, England; came to this county in 1856; rents 200 acres of land, value of property $3,000. Married Caroline Francis Robb November 11, 1866; has four children.
DUFFY, E., Laborer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
DUNHAM, GEORGE. Laborer. Sec. 9; Marengo P. O.
DUNHAM, GEORGE H., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 9; Marengo P. O.; born in Rome. N. Y, January 4, 1848; came to this county in 1869. Married Sarah M. Tracy February 25, 1873, who was born in Coral Township, McHenry Co., February 6, 1851; has three children- Bertha G., Alice L. and Henry.
DUNWOODY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 26; Marengo Township.
DUNBAR, M. C, Farmer, Sec. 27; S. Riley P. O.

EDKIN, THOMAS J., Gunsmith, Sec. 27 ; Riley P. O.; born in New York City February 2, 1808; came to this county March 23, 1866 ; owns 100 acres of land, value $50 per acre ; is Justice of the Peace and Postmaster of South Riley; been Collector one term. Married Hannah Coarson, of Muney, Lyoming Co., Pa., February 5, 1834; has three children living - Elizabeth, George and Lucretia.
EDWARDS, J. W., Farmer, Sec. 18; Garden Prairie P. O.
ELDRIDGE. M. S., Farmer. Sec. 8; Marengo P. O.

FAY, F. B., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O.; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., April 5, 1832, came to McHenry Co. November, 1853 ; owns 264 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Amy D. Jenkins, of Niagara Co., N. Y., September 15, 1849 ; has three children.
FELLOWS, E. R., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 28 ; Marengo P. O.
FELLOWS, J. H., Medical Student, Sec. 2S; Marengo P. O.
FRINK, PHILO E., Farmer, Renter of G. Richardson; Marengo P. O.; born in McHenry Co. March 11, 1854; is equal heir with brother in mother's estate of 174 acres, value $7,000. Unmarried.

GEHRKE, WILLIAM, Laborer, Sec. 15; Marengo P. O.
GILLILAN, J., Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
GOODSILL, C, Farmer, Sec. 34; S. Riley P. O.
GRAVES, FRANK, Farmer and Stock Dealer Sec. 14; Marengo, P.O.
GRAVES, JULIA, widow of H. B. Graves, Sec. 14; Marengo P. O.; she was born in Antwerp, Jefferson Co., N. Y.; came to this county in 1860; owns 286 acres of land, value $50 per acre. She was married in 1850 ; her maiden name was Julia Fay; has three children.
GRAY, THOMAS L., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26; Marengo P. O.; born in Ulster Co., N. Y., September 12, 1842 ; came to this county in 1865; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; has been School Director five years; was in the army three years-Co. D, Twentieth N. Y. Vol. Inf.; honorably discharged and unscathed. Married Marcia St. John December 3, 1866, who was born in Garden Prairie, Boone Co., Ill., December 13, 1846 ; has five children, all living - Chester V., Price L., Bellemane, Mildred and Thomas L.
GREEN, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; S. Ripley P. O.
GRIFFIN, E., Farmer, Sec. 3; S. Ripley P. O.
GRIFFITH, P. S., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.; born in Geauga Co., O., October 20,1830 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1844; owns 330 acres of land, valued at $13,000; has been Township Treasurer twelve years, Town Assessor five years, also Collector two years. Married Asenid St. John, of Mosey Tp., Canada, October 19, 1856 ; has four children living-Kate S., Flora A., Cora W. and Mary E.
GUEKOW, FREDERICK, Farmer and Dairyman; Genoa P. O.,DeKalb Co.; born in Germany January 18, 1845 ; came to this county in 1874; rents 120 acres of land. Married Caroline Kneebus in 1871, who was born in Germany; has three children - Minnie, William and August.

HADSALL, CHARLES, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 28; S. Riley P. O.; born in McHenry Co. March 13, 1853; always lived in this county; works his father's farm. Married Florence Kitchen October 20, 1875, who was born in Lycoming Co., Pa., March 26, 1858; no children.
HADSALL, JOHN, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 28; S. Riley P. O. ; born in McHenry Co. September 9, 1848; always lived in this county; works his father's farm. Married Celestia Bennett September 9, 1874, who was born in Lycoming Co., Pa., in 1851; no children.
HACKLEY, ROCKWOOD & CO., Farmers and Dairymen, Sec. 14; Marengo P. O.
HADSALL, E., Farmer, Sec. 28; S. Riley P. O.
HASTINGS, D. C.,. Physician and Surgeon, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.
HALL, RICHARD, Dairy Produce, Sec. 15 ; Marengo P. O.; born in Massachusetts; came to this county in 1876 ; owns 226 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Elizabeth Line, of Banbury, England, Christmas, 1867 ; has three children.
HENRY, T. W.. Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.
HENRY, EUGENE, Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
HENRY, B. F., Farmer and Thresher, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
HEWITT, D., Farmer. Sec. 1; Marengo. P. O.
HEWSTON, THOMAS, Farmer and Dairyman (Renter), Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. O.
HOOF & DE YARMOND, Farmers and Dairymen, Sec. 23 ; Marengo P. O.
HOOF, JOHN B., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.; born in Lycoming Co.. September 30,1848; came to McHenry Co. in 1868; rents 156 acres of land. Married Emma J. De Yarmond March 9.1873, who was born in Michigan April 10, 1849; has two children- Mattie W., and infant not named.
HOTCHKISS, FRANCIS L., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 25 ; Marengo P. O.; owns 90 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre, in this county, and 40 acres in Iowa; born in Chenango Co.. N. Y., September 17, 1846; unmarried.
HUNDLEY, W. H., Farmer and Mason, Sec. 35 ; S. Riley P. O.; born in Virginia January 9, 1821 came to Illinois in 1843, and to this county in 1875; rents 40 acres of land of G. Eichle. Married his first wife, Eliza J. Macus; had two children- Joseph M. and Minie; married his second wife, Mildred A. Huntley, October 3, 1873, who was born in Virginia in 1843.

INKOW, F., Farmer, Sec. 32; Ney P. O.
IRWIN, HENRY, Laborer. Sec. 17; Marengo P. O.

JAMES, JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 12 ; Marengo P. O.
JONES, M. E., Laborer, Sec. 3 ; Marengo P. O.

KEARNEY, JOHN, Ditcher. Sec. 5; Marengo P. O.
KELLEY, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 15; Marengo P. O.
KNAPP, E. O., Poultry and Stock Dealer, Sec. 1 ; Marengo P. O.
KROUSE, CARL., Laborer, Sec. 14; Marengo P. O.

LEVOY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.; born in Sr. Lawrence Co., N.Y., February 8, 1822; came to McHenry Co. 1861; owns 24 acres, value $1,000. Married Isabel Yule, of Glasgow, Scotland, April 5,1834; had twelve children, two dead.

MACKEY, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Marengo P. O.
MALLORY, W. B., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
McBENNETT, P., Farmer and Laborer, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O.
McCUE, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. O.
McCUE, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. O.
McCUE, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 7; Marengo P. O. , .
McDONELL, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.; born in Ireland, 1839; came to America 1855, and to this couuty 1866 ; owns 19¼ acres of land, value $1,000. Married Ann Campbell, of Ireland, 1861; has five children living- Mary, Kate, John, Will and Alexander.
McGOVERN, HUGH, Laborer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
McKEOWN, MARY, Farmer, Sec. 13; Garden Prairie P. O.
McKEOWN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 19; Marengo P. O.
McKEOWN, J. F., Farmer, Sec, 18; Marengo P. O.
McKEO WN, FELIX, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Marengo P. O.
MERRILL, J. B., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. O.
MERRILL, F. H., Farmer, Sec. 3 ; Marengo P. O.
MERRILL, LEVI, Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.
MERRITT, ORRIN, Farmer and Ship Carpenter, Sec. 30; Marengo P. O.
METCALF, M. C, Farmer, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O.; born in Montville, Geauga Co., Ohio; came to this county 1844; owns 135 acres of land, value $50 per acre. Married Jane Elizabeth Cobb, of Cazenovia, Madison Co., N. Y., February, 1851 ; has four children.
METCALF, GILBERT, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.; born in Geauga Co., Ohio, April 4, 1822; came to this county 1845; owns 101 acres of land, value $60 per acre. Married Louis Hotchkiss (since died), 1852; she was born in Connecticut; has two children living- Viola C. and Franz D.
METCALF, M. B., Dairyman, Sec. 12; Marengo P. O., born in Montville, Geauga Co., Ohio; came to this county --? owns 200 acres of land, value $60 per acre; School Trustee. Married Susan West Rockwood, of New York City, June 8, 1859 ; has five children
MILLER, C. C, DR., Teacher and Fruit Grower, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.
NICKEL, GOTTLIP, Farmer, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.; born in Germany, 1837; came to this country in 1862 ; owns 110 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Lizzie Wemann; of Germany, 1863; has six children.

OSBORN, E. R., Horse Dealer, Sec. 14; Marengo P. O.
OSBORNE, ANNA, Farmer, Sec. 14; Marengo P. O.
OSBORNE, OTIS, Farmer, Sec. 15; Marengo P. O.
OTTO, FREDERICK, Farmer and Stock Raiser (Mason by trade), Sec. 12; Marengo P. O.; born in Germany, November 15,1825 ; came to America twenty-two years ago, June 14, and to McHenry Co. twenty-one years ago ; owns 105 acres of land, value $40 per acre ; has been Road Master one year. Married first wife, Sophia Cook, of Chicago, 1844; second wife, Hannah Nicol, of Belvidere, native of Europe, April 21, 1860; has five children living-- Albert, Mena, Frederick, Matilda and Mary; four dead.

PATTERSON, WILLIAM, Farmer and Dairyman (formerly Carpenter and Joiner), Sec. 33; Genoa P. O.; born in Meadville, Crawford Co., Pa.. September 21,1827 ; came to this county in 1845 ; owns 140 acres of land, valued at $7,000. Married Lucy A. Buck, November 20, 1855, who was born in Lycoming Co., Pa., in 1826; has four children living- Louisa E., Joseph H., Elizabeth A. and William Clinton; new barn burnt, September, 1876, loss, $1,800; new barn built same year cost 1,000.
PATTERSON, DAVID, Farmer, Dairyman and Stock Raiser, Sec. 23; Ney P. O., DeKalb Co.; born in Crawford Co., Pa., October 13. 1825; came to this State in 1845 ; have always lived here, except six years in DeKalb Co.; owns 160 acres of land, valued at, $8,000. Married Electa Burgell, in 1863, who was born in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1845 ; has four children living- Caroline, Arthur D., Robert and Ralph.
PHILLIPS, A. B., Laborer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
PLUMB, RUSSEL, Farmer, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.; born in Chautauqua Co., Pa., November 19, 1840 ; came to this county about 1856; owns fifteen acres of land, worth $700. Unmarried.
POLLOCK, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.; born in Kentucky; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1875 ; rents 100 acres of land. Married Laurelia Shearer, in Marengo, Ill., September 7, 1873 ; has two children.
POTTER, ALMON, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 27 South Riley P. O.; born in Sheldon, Wyoming Co., N. Y., November 5, 1818; came to Kane Co., Ill., in 1840; came to this county about twenty-five years ago; owns 109 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; has been Road Commissioner two terms, and Town Trustee; is now School Director. Married Martha Fields, in 1856, who was born in Ohio ; has three children, Leon H., Bennie A. and Nellie M.
POWERS, WARREN & GARRITT, Hop Raisers and Threshers, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
POWERS, J. M., Hop Raiser, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.

RAINIE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 18; Garden Prairie P. O.
RANSLEY, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 19 ; Garden Prairie P. O.
RATFIELD, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 21; Marengo P. O.
RATFIELD, W. N.. Lives with father. Sec. 21 ; Marengo P. O.
REYNOLDS, D. C. Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 25; Marengo P. O.
RICHARDSON, GEORGE, Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec 27 ; Riley P. O.
ROBB, A., Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. O.
ROBB, G. A., Farmer and Stock Dealer. Sec. 8 ; Marengo P. O.
ROGERS, A. P., Farmer and Dairyman. Sec. 30 ; Marengo P. O.
ROGERS, J. H., Proprietor of Riley Cheese Factory,-Sec. 22; Marengo P. O.; born in Sullivan Co., Pa., 1846 ; came to this county in July, 1875; equal partner in cheese factory; value of property. $1,800; was in Co. D, Seventh Pa. Cav. Married Alvesta Buck, June 14, 1875, who was born in Lycoming Co., Pa.; has one child, Charles H.

SEANOR, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 28; Marengo P. O.
SEARLES, J. E., Farmer, Sec. 28 ; Marengo P. O.
SEARS, ANDREW, Farmer. Sec. 14; Marengo P. O.
SEARS, M. P., Farmer, Sec. 14; Marengo P. O.; born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y.; came to this county in 1839 ; owns 257 acres of land, value $50 per acre. , Married Marie J. Tracy, of Canandaigua, Ontario Co., N. Y., April 24, 1839.
SEARS, A. H., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.; born in McHenry Co. May 21, 1852 ; always resided here; owns 100 acres of land, and leases eighty acres in addition ; value, $50 per acre. Unmarried.
SEARS, A. V., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O.; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., March 15, 1809 ; came to this county in 1838; owns 260 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Sarah Harris, of New York State, October 23, 1845; has six children, all living- Persus, Emma, Adelbert, Susie, Cora and Frederick.
SEARLS, O. I., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 2S; Marengo P. O.; born in Riley Tp.. October 9, 1853 ; always lived here ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Unmarried.
SELLERS, B. F., Blacksmith, Sec. 22; Marengo P. O.
SHEHAN, PATRICK, Poultry and Stock Dealer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
SHIPMAN, ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 32 ; Ney P. O.
SILVIUS, BURR, Farmer, Sec. 31; Riley P. O.
SILVIUS, ORRIN, Farmer, Sec. 31; Riley P. O.
SIMPSON BROS., Farmers and Stock Dealers, Sec. 20 ; Marengo P. O.
SISSON, FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O.
SISSON, ALLEN, Farmer, n. w. Sec. 11; Marengo P. O.; born in Otsego Co., N. Y., January 15, 1818; owns 292 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Laura Ann Wisner (first wife), of Ripley, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., December 15,1845; had six children. Married Julia A. Babcock (second wife), of Westford, Otsego Co., N. Y., February 19, 1863; had four children.
SMALLRIDGE, ROBERT, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 35; Marengo, P. O.; born in England, July 4, 1819 ; came to America in 1832, and to this county in 1866 ; owns 76 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre; enlisted in the army and was rejected on account of physical disability. Married Sally A. Bird, November 11, 1841, who was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1824; has one child living, James H.
SMITH, HENRY, Farmer and Fruit Grower, Sec. 12; Marengo P. O.
SOUTHWICK, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 2 ; Marengo P. O.
STANLEY, G. H., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31; Geneva P. O.; born in Smyrna, Chenango Co., N. Y.. August 29, 1829 ; came to Illinois in July, 1845, and to this county in 1866; owns farm of 200 acres, valued at $10,000. Married Mary A. Fall, in May, 1858, who was born in Morgan Co., Ohio, March 15, 1839; has one child, Newton H. Has a grove of five acres of maple and willow.
SPARR, A., Farmer, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O.
STARKWEATHER, J., Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.
STONER, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P.O.
STORM, H. D Farmer and Thresher, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
STEVENS, H. H., Farmer and Dairyman, Inventor of Stevens' Draught Equalizers, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O.; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., September 2, 1828; came to this county in March 1855 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Lucy D. Wattles, in 1853, born in the State of New York; has five children- Steward H., Louis A., Julius F., Luella J., and Thaddeus Q.
ST. JOHN, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 14; Marengo P. O.; born in St. Thomas, Canada; came here in 1850; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Adelia Searl, of Lake Co., Ohio, in 1857 ; has two children.

TAYLOR, ASHER, Farmer, Dairyman and Practical Cheese Maker, Sec. 22 ; Marengo P. O.; born in Lycoming Co., Pa.. October 5, 1851; came to this county to live in 1871; owns 13 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Mary E. Harding, of Lycoming Co., Pa., in October, 1875.
TAYLOR, D. MRS., Gardener, Sec. 22; Marengo P. O.
TITUS, GEORGE, Lives with father, Sec. 33;. Ney P. O.
TITUS, W. J., Farmer, Dairyman and Stock Raiser, Sec. 33 ; Ney P. O., DeKalb Co.; born in Hopewell, Mercer Co., N. J., August 10, 1832; came to this county September 19, 1869 ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000. Married Harriet S. Hepburn, of Ewing, Mercer Co., N. J., September 25, 1852; has five children living-Emma L., George W., Edward H., Sarah R., and William A.
TOWNSEND, HENRY, Laborer, Sec. 26; Marengo P. O.
TRIPP, ANDREW, Farmer and Thresher, Sec. 34; Riley P. O.
TRIPP, JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 19; Marengo P. O.; born in Boone Co., Ill, February 22, 1844; owns 200 acres of land, $40 per acre; was Road Master one term. Unmarried.
TROUT, GEORGE W., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; Geneva P. O.; born in Allen Co., Ind., January 23, 1850 ; came to this county in 1866 ; rents 80 acres of land. Married Elizabeth Radfield, October 12, 1874, who was born in Illinois October 8, 1855 ; has one child- Arthur.

UNDERWOOD, HENRY, Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 22 ; Marengo P. O.

WALLACE, JOHN H., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 8; Marengo P. O.; born in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1820 ; came to America in 1849, and to McHenry Co. in 1856 ; owns 260 acres of land, value $30 per acre. Married Ann Morton, of City Armagh, Ireland, in 1848; has four children- Mary J., William H., Anna. E. and Sarah E.
WALLACE, ROBERT, Farmer. Sec 16; Marengo P. O.
WALLACE, JOHN, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec.18; Marengo P. O.; born in Scotland, October 5, 1844; came to America in 1855, and to McHenry Co. in 1860; owns 220 acres of land, value $40 per acre; has been Road Master one term; was in the United States Army three years; wounded and discharged in 1866. Married Mary J. Wallace, July 4, 1868, who was born in New York City- October 15, 1849; has two children- Robert and William.
WARD, JOHN, Poultry and Stock Dealer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
WARD, HIRAM, Lives with father, Sec. 1;. Marengo P. O.
WHEELER, N., Lives with son, Sec. 27; Marengo P. O.
WHEELER, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.
WHITE, JAMES. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 20 ; Marengo P. O.
WHEELON, CHARLES, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 34 ; South Riley P. O. ; born in Canada, March 1, 1821; came to this county March 27, 1857; owns 160 acres of land, value $45 per acre. Married Mary Marshall in November, 1841, who was born in Canada; has seven children, all living- Albert, Thomas A., Eliza, John M., Samuel H., Rebecca and George W.
WHEELER, N. J., Farmer, Dairyman and Stock Raiser, Sec. 27; Marengo P. O.; born in Province of New Brunswick in 1841; came to Kane Co. in 1844, and to this county in April, 1876; owns 80 acres of land, value $30 per acre; served two years in One Hundred and Forty-first Ill. Vol. Inf.; was Quartermaster, Sergeant and Quartermaster of One Hundred and Fifty-third. Ill. Vol. Inf. Married Delia Peaslee November 28, who was born in New York State in 1844; has one child- Leonard.
WHITE, A. J., Farmer, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O.; born in Belvidere, Boone Co., Ill., in 1852 ; came to this county in 1862; rents a farm of James White of 38 acres. Married Mary E. Grandy April 14, 1875, who was born in Du Page Co., Ill., in 1853.
WILLIAMSON, ALEX., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 29; Marengo P. O.
WILLIAMS, ROBERT, Laborer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
WILLIAMS, V. C, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 35; Riley P. O.
WILLIAMS, A. J., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 35 ;. Riley P. O.
WILSON, ALBERT, Lives with father, Sec. 19; Marengo P. O. .
WILSON, W. H., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 19; Marengo P. O.; born in Canada, April 2, 1840 ; came to this county in 1846 ; owns 80 acres of land, value $50 per acre. Married Susanna M. Durham, of Davenport, Delaware Co., N. Y., in 1862; has six children- Herman O., Thomas G., Prudence R., Forest H. and Charles G.
WILSON, A. T., Farmer, Stock Raiser and Fruit Grower-principally apples of the finest varieties, amounting to one thousand bushels for distribution per year, Sec. 19; Marengo P. O.; born in Canada, February 7, 1810 ; came to this country about 1846; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,000; was School Director, five years. Married (first wife) in 1833, and second wife in 1871; has ten children living- Mary A., Catherine M., Charles C, William H.. Melinda M., John W., Prudence A., Harriet L., Thomas A. and Clara M.
WISE, SAMUEL, Laborer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
WOODWORTH, JACOB, Dr., Dairy Produce. Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., in 1824; came to this county in 1865; owns 200 acres of land, beautifully situated, high state of cultivation, and with choice improvements ; valued at $70 per acre. Married Ellen Douglas Bird, of Detroit, Mich., April 8, 1850 ; has four children.
WYLDE, J. W., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 29; S. Riley P. O.; born in Boone Co., Ill., October 20, 1852 ; came to this county in spring of 1876 ; rents 240 acres of land. Married Belle Mackey. June 23, 1875, who was born in Lycoiniug Co., Pa., in 1854 ; no children.

ZIMMER, P. G., Farmer, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O.

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