Directory of McHenry County Illinois 1877

ABBOTT, ADELBERT, Farmer, Sec 19, Ostend P. O.
ABBOTT, F. A., Farmer, Sec 19, Woodstock, IL.
ADAMS, NICHOLAS, Lives with his son Matthias, Sec 12, McHenry P. O.
ADAMS, CASTOR, Farmer, Sec 12, McHenry P. O.
ADAMS, MATTHIAS, Farmer, Sec 12, McHenry P. O.
ADAMS, PETER, Farmer, Sec 7, R 9, McHenry P. O.
BALDWIN, S. W., School Teacher, McHenry
BARKENHAZEN, AUGUST, Laborer, Johnsburg
BARNEY, J. F., Stone Mason and Plasterer, Ringwood
BARNEY, C. E., Laborer, Ringwood
BASSETT, W., Lives with his father, Sec 30, Ostend P. O.
BARBIAN, NICHOLAS, Cooper, McHenry
BOOMER, A. P., Bridge Builder, W. McHenry

BECKER, JACOB, Merchant Tailor and Gents' Furnishing Goods, McHenry born in New Shasburg, Prussia, September 8, 1848, came to the United States in 1867; settled at Fond du Lac July 16, 1867; moved to Kenosha July 8, 1871, and to McHenry March 14, 1876; was foreman of Hook and Ladder Co., in Kenosha, in 1874. Married Lizzie Wagner September 8, 1874, who was born in Fleisheim, Prussia; has two children, Lizzie born in Kenosha June 28, 1875; and Gertrude, born in McHenry October 12, 1876.

BECKWITH, CHAUNCEY, Farmer, W. McHenry
BECKWITH, FANNIE A., Widow of Ira, W. McHenry
BECKWITH, GEORGE, Farmer, W. McHenry
BEERS, E. A., Physician, McHenry
BENTFIELD, JOSEPH, Boot and Shoe Dealer, McHenry
BENALKIN, MARGARETHA, Widow, Sec 24, McHenry P. O.
BENTES, JOHN, Farmer, Sec 13, Johnsburg P. O.
BENTES, STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec 14, Johnsburg P. O.
BEST, FRANCIS, Baker, McHenry
BIEHLER, THEODORE, Wagon and Carriage Maker, Johnsburg
BISHOP, JACOB, Stone Mason and Plasterer, McHenry

BISHOP, R., Attorney at Law and Banker, McHenry, born in Gainsville, Wyoming Co., NY, November 16, 1824, worked as blacksmith twenty years, came to McHenry Co. in 1844, owns 1,000 acres of land, owner of the Fox River Valley Flouring Mills at McHenry, one half owner of Farmers' Bank, Woodstock, manufacturer of all kinds of Farming Implements, has been Supervisor thirteen years, and member of the Twenty-eighth General Assembly. Married Mary Morris in McHenry, October 6, 1849, who was born in Yates Co., NY., March 13, 1827, has two children, Ornis, born in McHenry in 1851, and Lola, born August 13, 1855.

BISHOP, O., Hardware and Agriculural Implement Dealer, McHenry
BLECK, NICHOLAS, Blacksmith, Ringwood
BLECK, PETER, Farmer, Sec 23, McHenry, P. O.
BLECK, MATTHIAS, Jr., Farmer, Sec 23, McHenry P. O.
BLECK & BROS., Furniture Dealers, McHenry
BLECK, J. A., Farmer, Sec 13, Johnsburg
BLECK, MATTHIAS, Sr., Farmer, Sec 23, McHenry P. O.
BLECK, P. W., General Merchant, McHenry
BOHER, JOSEPH, Laborer, McHenry
BOUSLETT, LEONARD, Dry Goods Merchant, Johnsburg
BOUSLETT, JACOB, Saloon Keeper, McHenry
BOYLE, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec 28, McHenry P. O.
BRAHAN, MICHAEL, Laborer, W. McHenry
BRESEE, EDSON, Superintendent Pickle Factory, McHenry
BREYER, FREDERICK, Teamster, W. McHenry
BRIFIELD, BERNARD, Farmer, Sec 29, R 9, McHenry P. O.

BROWN, CHARLES, Farmer, s. e. Sec 1, Woodstock P. O., born in Auburn, Fayette Co., Ia., September 22, 1854, owns 80 acres of land. Married Fannie E Sullivan December 28, 1875, who was born in Wisconsin January 10, 1860.

BROWN, H. F., Physician, McHenry
BROTT, SIMON D., Farmer, Sec 31, Ostend P. O.
BUCKLIN, GEO. A., General Merchant, McHenry
BUCK, JOSEPH, Saloon Keeper and Farmer, McHenry

BUCKLAND, R. A., Cheese Manufacturer and Nurseryman, Ringwood, born in Brandon Rutland Co., Vt., February 22, 1827, came to Kane Co. in 1849, and to McHenry Co. in 1854, worked in Engineering Department of Fox River Valley Railroad four years, then removed to Wisconsin, and returned to McHenry Co., in 1866. Married Laura E Smith, of Smith Corners, McHenry, Co., in February, 1855, who died in June, 1869, had four children, all living. Married Harriet Pike, of Plymouth, N. H., in August, 1871.

BUESSER, ELIZABETH, Mrs., Widow of Henry, Sec 13, Johnsburg P.O.
BUGNER, JOHN, Farmer, Johnsburg
BUGNER, MARTIN, Laborer, Johnsburg
BUGBEE, ORSON, Clerk of Perry & Martin, McHenry
BUSS, BERNARD, Depot Agent C. & N. W. R. R., McHenry
BUTLER, RICHARD, Laborer, W. McHenry

CARR, WM D., Farmer, Sec 6, Ringwood P. O.
CARR, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec 5, Ringwood P. O.
CARR, JABEZ, Farmer, Sec 4, Ringwood P. O.
CARR, R. H., Farmer, Sec 5, Ringwood P. O.
CARR, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec 8, Ringwood P. O.
CARTER, C. S., Farmer, Sec 2, Ringwood P. O.
CHARLES, CHARLES, Saloon Keeper, Johnsburg
CHASE, JOSHUA, Carpenter, Ringwood
CHASE, ELI F., Farmer, Ringwood
CHASE, H. J., Lives with father, Joshua, Ringwood
CHASE, MINARD M., Farmer, Sec 10, Ringwood P. O.
CLARK, CHARLES E., Steamboatman, McHenry
CLAXTON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec 31, R 9, McHenry P. O.
CLEARY, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec 35, McHenry P. O.
COATS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec 2, Ringwood P. O.
COATS, JOHN, Lives on farm of G. Swazey, Sec 4, Ringwood P. O.
COLBY, HENRY, Druggist and Town Clerk, McHenry
COLBY, N. S., Farmer, Sec 27, McHenry P. O.
COLBY, ALLAN P., Farmer, Sec 21, McHenry P. O.
COLBY, WALLACE, Farmer, Sec 21, McHenry P. O.
COLBY, PAGE, Farmer, Sec 23, McHenry P. O.
COLBY, WILLIARD, Farmer, Sec 26, McHenry P. O.
COLBY, GEO. W., Lives with father, Sec 23, McHenry P. O.

COLBY, CHAS. E., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec 22, McHenry P. O. Born in McHenry Township, September 14, 1844, lived in county ever since, owns 176 and 3/4 acres of land. Married Arminda F. Talbott, in Nunda Township, McHenry Co., December 25, 1864. She was born in Lake Co., February 19, 1845, has two children, Fred T., born October 24, 1865, and Caroline M., born February 2, 1876.

COLEMAN, FRANZ, Farmer, Sec 20 R 9, McHenry P. O.
COLEMAN, MATTHIAS, Laborer, McHenry
COLYER, SHELDON, Miller, McHenry
COVILL, SIMON, Lives with father, Sec 31, R 9, McHenry P. O.
COVILL, WM. S., Farmer, Sec 31, R 9, McHenry P. O.
CRABTREE, O. C., Blacksmith, W. McHenry
CRISTY, JOS. W., General Merchant and Postmaster, Ringwood
CURTIS, C. B., Farmer and Proprietor Pickle Factory, McHenry
CURTIS, GEORGE, Laborer, McHenry
CUSTER, HOBART, Laborer, Johnsburg P. O.
DANNY, L., Farmer, Sec 32, McHenry P. O.
DATES, L., Farmer, Sec 21, Ringwood P. O.
DAVIS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec 27, W. McHenry
DAYMENT, THOMAS, Miller, W. McHenry
DEAS, HENRY, Farmer, Sec 21, McHenry P. O.
DEGEN, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Johnsburg P. O
DIETRICH, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec 30, R. 9, McHenry P. O.

DODGE, SOLOMON, Farmer and Mechanic, Ringwood, born in Johnson, Lamoille Co., Vt., April 20, 1811, came to this county in October, 1844, owns 25 acres in Ringwood. Married Mary A. Halsy, September 19, 1869, English Prairie, McHenry Co., who was born September 8, 1840, has one child, Edmund Herbert Dodge, born May 23, 1873.

DODGE, AMOS, Farmer, Sec 4, Ringwood P. O.
DODGE, ERWIN, Works with father, Sec 4, Ringwood P. O.
DODGE, WILLIAM, Works with father, Sec 4, Ringwood P. O.
DRAPER, JOSEPH, Blacksmith and Carpenter, W. McHenry
DUFIELD, J. A., Sewing Machine Agent, W. McHenry
DUNN, J. L., Farmer, Sec 33, McHenry P. O.
DYER, ERWIN, Laborer, W. McHenry
EDWARDS, ROYAL, Carpenter and Joiner, McHenry
ELLIS, F. J., Farmer, Sec 6, Ringwood P. O.

ELDRIDGE, C. T., Produce and Stock Dealer, McHenry P. O. born in Randall, Kenosha Co., Wi., June 15, 1841, came to this county April 1, 1874, owns village lot, was in First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery. Married L. M. Carpenter, April 12, 1870, who was born in Goshen, Hampshire Co., Mass., August 31, 1843, and came to Wisconsin when five years old, had three children, George Archie born January 31, 1871, Lottie A. born October 2, 1872, died April 9, 1874 and Harry born April 11, 1875.

ELLSWORTH, F. B., W. McHenry P. O.
ENGELN, MATTHIAS, Gunsmith, McHenry
EVANSON, JOHN, General Merchant, W. McHenry
EVERSON,-----, General Merchant, McHenry

FEGERS, H. M., Rev., Johnsburg, born in Prussia, April 18, 1843, came to McHenry Co., February 27, 1869, graduated in the "University of St Mary's of the Lake," Chicago, in 1867 and in the Seminary of St Francis, Milwaukee in 1868, ordained Clergyman of the Catholic Church January 29, 1869.

FESTERS, J. B., Farmer, Sec 20, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
FISHER, AUGUST, Butcher, McHenry
FISHER, WILLIAM, Butcher, McHenry
FLUSKEY, J. S., Harness Maker, McHenry
FORTH, WM., Jr., Laborer, Ringwood P. O.
FORD, B. A., Photographer, McHenry P. O.
FRANCISCO, CHAUNCEY, Stone Mason, McHenry
FRANCISCO, S., Mrs., Widow, Sec 31, Ostend P. O.
FRANCISCO, LYMAN, Farmer, Sec 31, Ostend P. O.
FRANCISCO, JOHN, Farmer, Ostend P. O.
FRANCISCO, ALBERT, Farmer, Ostend P. O.
FRANCISCO, LEVI, Farmer, Ostend P. O.

FRANCISCO, LUCIAN, Manufacturer of Carriages, Wagons, and Farming Implements, W. McHenry, born near Ann Arbor Mich., July 28, 1827, came to this county in 1847, owns 247 acres of land, and three lots in town. Married Julia Kimball, December 1, 1861, who was born September 19, 1843. Had seven children, six living. Martha Jane, born September 27, 1863, Jason, April 3, 1865, Alonzo Beda, March 12, 1867, Eva October 19, 1869, Rosa Luvilla, September 18, 1870, Willie Guy, September 1, 1872, and Tamason, August 19, 1874, died August 29, 1875.

FRENCH, CHARLES, Laborer, Ringwood P. O.
FRETT, WILLIAM F., Farmer, Sec 7, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
FRETT, ALBANY, Carpenter and Joiner, McHenry P. O.
FRIZER, JOHN, Laborer, Ringwood P. O.
FRIEND, STEPHEN H., Farmer, Sec 31, Ostend P. O.
FRIEND, JOHN, Sr., Farmer, Sec 12, Johnsburg P. O.
FRIEND, KATHARINA A., Widow, Sec 1, Johnsburg P. O.
FRIEND, J. H., Farmer, Sec 6, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
FRIEND, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec 6, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
FRIEND, PETER, Farmer, Sec 19, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
FRIEND, JACOB, Farmer, Sec 19, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
FRIEND, J. F., Farmer, Sec 2, Johnsburg P. O.
FRIEND, MATTHIAS, Sr., Farmer, Sec 1, Johnsburg P. O.
FRIEND, N. L., Farmer, Sec 12, Johnsburg P. O.
FRIEND, STEPHEN, 2nd, Farmer, Sec 1, Johnsburg P. O.
FRIEND, MATTHEW N., Farmer, Sec 7, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
FRIEND, JOSEPH, Sr., Carpenter and Joiner, Sec 14, Johnsburg P. O.

GAGE, GEORGE, Surveyor, McHenry. Born in Litchfield, Herkimer Co., NJ., August 30, 1813. Came to Illinois in May, 1835, settled at Gage's Lake, McHenry Co. ( now Lake Co. ), November, 1835. County Surveyor, Representative and Senator in State Legislature. Married Martha Persis Heald, July 4, 1838, who was born in Frankfort, Herkimer Co., NY, October 7, 1817. Has four children, Alsina born October 5, 1839, Ellen, May 31, 1844, Maria, May 2, 1847, and Georgia, May 7, 1849, all are married living near home.

GIBSON, RILEY, Farmer, Sec 32, R 9, McHenry P. O.
GIFFORD, J. C., Farmer, Sec 27, McHenry P. O.
GIESLER, PHILIP, General Merchant, Johnsburg
GILBERT, B., Grocer and Crockery Merchant, W. McHenry
GILBERT, A. B., Druggist, W. McHenry
GILLIS, JOSEPH, Saloon Keeper, McHenry

GRANGER, F. K., Attorney at Law and General Merchant, McHenry. Born in Sodus Township, Wayne Co., NY, May 16, 1832, came to McHenry Co. in 1855, member of the Twenty-eighth, Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth General Assembly, and re-elected to Legislature at Presidential election of 1876. Had four children by second wife. Ada Augusta, Alenon Case, Charles Henry and Edwin Parsons.

GREGORY, H. S., Harness Maker, McHenry
GRISWOLD, E., Farmer, McHenry
GREEN, JOHN, Farmer, Ringwood P. O.
GRISWOLD, W. G., Farmer, Sec 7, Ringwood P. O.
HABART, HENRY, Farmer, Sec 30, Ostend P. O.
HALL, E. F., Farmer, Sec 17, Ringwood P. O.
HALL, CLARK, Lives with father, Sec 19, Ringwood P. O.
HALPIN, THOMAS, Laborer, McHenry
HALL, DAVID, Lives with father, Sec 19, Ringwood P. O.
HANLEY, S. B., Miller, W. McHenry
HANLEY, E. J., Brakeman, W. McHenry

HANLEY, A. H., Farmer, Miller and Brickmaker, Sec 34, McHenry P. O. Born at Olean, Cattaraugus Co., NY, August 23, 1816, lived in Hestor, Tompkins Co., NY, until 1836, came to McHenry Co. March 7, 1837, all the way by wagon, then 20 years of age. owns 760 acres of land. Married Susan Sherman, October 30, 1842, she was born December 15, 1819. Had five children, Emma, born July 30, 1842, lived thirty days, Samuel Benson born August 29, 1843, George Hamilton born May 9, 1846, John Edwin born January 16, 1849, Daniel Francis born November 22, 1863. Sons live on farm.

HARRISON, WM H., Farmer, Sec 9 Ringwood P. O.
HARRISON, JOHN, Farmer and Capitalist, Ringwood
HARRISON, CHARLES, Depot Agent, Ringwood
HARSH, ISAAC, Farmer, Sec 17, Ringwood P. O.
HAUPRICH, PHILIP, Blacksmith, McHenry
HAWKINS, WILLIAM, Harness Maker, McHenry

HEBARD, F. A., Carpenter and Joiner, McHenry. Born in Ulster Township, Bradford Co., Pa, January 31, 1816, came to this county October 3, 1846, owns three acres in McHenry. Married Eliza E Tuttle, October 3, 1842, she was born March 31, 1814, and died in Brown Co., Minn., August 12, 1861. Had two children, Nizza D. born August 15, 1850 and Florence J. born September 20 1854 and died October 10, 1854. Married Mrs Mary A. Plummer, July 12, 1862 ( maiden name Fisher ), who was born in Charlotte, Me., May 17, 1825. Eldest daughter married R. Holly.

HEIN, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec 5, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
HEIN, JACOB, Farmer, Sec 24, McHenry P. O.
HENNER, J. P., Farmer, Sec 14, McHenry P. O.
HERBES, JOHN, Brewer, McHenry
HESS, NICHOLAS, Sr., Farmer, Sec 8, Johnsburg P. O.
HETZEL, JACOB, Barber, McHenry
HINES, J. S., Farmer, W. McHenry

HOBART, ELIZA A., Mrs., Widow Sec 30, Ostend P. O. Married J. Hobart April 6, 1847, born Feb 12, 1822 and died October 9, 1869. She was born in Yorkshire, England on March 27, 1827, came to this country June 17, 1834 with her father Matthew and mother Sarah Carr. Owns 157 acres of land, has six children, two married, the rest living with mother.

HOGAN, THOMAS, Laborer, W. McHenry
HOGAN, JOHN, Miller, McHenry
HOLMES, H. D., Laborer, McHenry
HOLMES, H. N., Carpenter and Wagon Maker, McHenry
HOLMES, N. L., Laborer, McHenry
HOWARD, CHESTER, Trapper and Hunter, McHenry

HOWARD, ORLANDO, J., Physician, McHenry. Born in Madison Co., NY, October 12, 1816, came to McHenry Co. January 6, 1867, owns four lots and residence and store, valued at $4,000, was Postmaster in Ohio, under Abraham Lincoln's Administration. Married Juliet Gould, of Hopkinton, St Lawrence Co., NY , February 14, 1836, had six children. Married Rebecca C. Hamilton of Hartford, Conn., April 15, 1875.

HOWE, EUGENE, Clerk for J. Storey, McHenry
HOWE, EDGAR, Saloon Keeper, McHenry
HOWE, A. L., Farmer, Sec 25, McHenry P. O.
HOWE, J. L., Farmer, Sec 36, McHenry P. O.

HUEMANN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec 24, McHenry P. O. Born in Coblentz, Prussia, August 7, 1827, came to the United States November 15, 1851, and to McHenry Co. June 23, 1852, owns 120 acres of land, valued at $4,500, has been Town Collector two years, and Assessor five years. Married Margaret Smith, of Coblentz, Prussia, September 14, 1854, had ten children, all living.

HUTSON, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec 29, McHenry P. O.

INGALLS, D. F., Farmer, Sec 4, Ringwood P. O.
INGALS, A. O., Farmer, Sec 30, Ostend P. O.
JACOBS, JOHN, Farmer, Johnsburg P. O.
JECKS, WM. A., Lives with father, Sec 29, McHenry P. O.
JECKS, ISACC, Farmer, Sec 29, McHenry P. O.
JORDAN, CHAS. B., Clerk for Perry & Martin, McHenry
JUNG, JOHN, Farmer, Sec 1, McHenry P. O.
JUNG, FRANK, Farmer and Teacher, Johnsburg P. O.
JUNGEN, JACOB, Farmer, Sec 12, Johnsburg P. O.
JUSTEN, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec 24, McHenry P. O.
JUSTEN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec 18, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.

KAMP, PETER, Mason and Farmer, Sec 14, Johnsburg P. O.
KARGES, JOHN, Propietor of McHenry House, McHenry
KEHR, MATTHIAS, Farmer, Sec 7, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
KERNEBECK, B. H., Farmer, Sec 20, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
KERNEBECK, J. B., Farmer, Sec 20, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
KELTER, MICHAEL, Carpenter and Joiner, McHenry
KIMBALL, FRANK, Laborer, McHenry
KISGEN, HENRY, Carpenter and Joiner, McHenry
KING, JACOB, Farmer, McHenry P. O.
KLEIN, WM., Farmer, Sec 18, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
KLAPPERICH, P. H., Farmer, Sec 7, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
KNOX, THOMAS, Saloon Keeper, McHenry
KRETSHMER, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec 5 R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
KUHNARD, CHARLES, General Merchant, Johnsburg

LADD, J. C., Lives with father, Sec 3, Ringwood P. O.

LADD, WESLEY, Farmer, Sec 3, Ringwood P. O. Born in Hebron, Grafton Co., NH, December 5, 1810, his grandparents were the first settlers of New Hampshire, his mother's maiden name was Pike. Came to this county July 1837, and lives where first located, owns over 400 acres of land as homestead. Married Caroline Colburn, September 27, 1846, who was born in same town April 7, 1811, died October 1, 1853, had two children, James C., born August 12, 1847, and Frederica E., born April 3, 1849. Married Phoebe Haley, July 2, 1854, who was born in Byron, Genesee Co., NY, November 6, 1827. Had six children, Amelia S. born July 2, 1855, Nellie C. born November 2, 1856, Carrie C. born October 10, 1858, Anna E. born December 13, 1860, lived twelve days, Elma E. born February 27, 1862, Mary A. born March 1865.

LAWRENCE, O. L., Laborer, Ringwood
LAWRENCE, JOSEPH, Laborer, Ringwood
LAUGHAM, WILLIAM, Stock Dealer, Ringwood

LAUER, NICOLAS, Merchant Tailor and Gents' Furnishing Goods ( of the firm of Lauer & Becker ), McHenry. Born in Chicago, August 9, 1849, moved to Kenosha, 1856, came to McHenry March 14, 1876, has worked at tailoring ten years. Married Lizzie Robling, September 28, 1871, who was born in Kenosha, January 28, 1851, has one child, Berndiena, born in Kenosha Wis., December 6, 1875.

LENZEN, JOHN, Farmer and General Produce Merchant, McHenry. Born in Prussia, April 8, 1843, came to this county in 1852. Married Adelheid K Kony, May 15, 1862, who was born in Prussia March 13, 1844, and died May 11, 1876. Had five children, Benjamin born April 21, 1863, John A. born October 11, 1866, Annie born March 23, 1869, who died November 21, 1870, John Martin born May 18, 1871, who died May 20, 1871, and Maggie born February 7, 1873. Married Mary Friend, September 22, 1876, who was born in Prussia, December 1, 1855.

LIEKEIN, PETER, Jeweler, McHenry
LINCOLN, ADDISON, Laborer, McHenry
LUFF, H. D., Proprietor Fox River Flouring Mills
LUG, MATTHIAS, Farmer, Sec 12, Johnsburg P. O.
LUMLEY, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec 7, Ringwood P. O.
LUMLEY, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec 5, Ringwood P. O.
LYNCH, JAMES, Painter, W. McHenry

MADOLE, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 7; Ringwood P. O.
MARTIN, A. A., General Merchant; McHenry.
MAYES, F. G., Merchant Tailor; McHenry.
MAY, GERTRUDE, Mrs., Widow, Sec. 18, R. 9; Johnsburg P. O.
MAY, MARTIN, Blacksmith; Johnsburg.
MAY, JOHN, Lives on farm of Mrs. Benalkin, Sec. 24; Johnsburg
MAYERS, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 5, R. 9; Johnsburg P. O.
MADDEN, HENRY, Harness Maker; McHenry.
McOMBER, JOHN, Sr.., Carpenter and Joiner; McHenry.
McCRARY, A. C., Carpenter and Joiner; W. McHenry.

McLEAN, H. W., Farmer, Sec. 22; McHenry P. O.; born in Columbia Co., N. Y., March 10, 1809; came to McHenry Co. in September, 1836; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000; located the town of Oswego, Kendall Co., Ill.; made the first claim in 1836, to land now McHenry. Married Ursula Northrup, of McHenry Township, May 17, 1849; had six children; one dead.

McLEAN, W. A., Lives with his father, Sec. 22; McHenry P. O.
McOMBER, H. M., Clerk of O. Bishop; McHenry.
McDONALD, SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 35; W. McHenry.

MEAD, H. C., Stock Raiser and Dairyman, Sec. 28; McHenry P. O.; born in Pittsford, Vt., July 31, 1839; came to this county in 1844; owns 204 acres of land; commenced a course of study at Woodstock University in 1859; at the breaking out of the Rebellion, enlisted in Co. A, Fifteenth Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf., and served three years. Married Lozett A. Kennedy, daughter of Andrew and Laura Kennedy, September 27, 1864, who was born in Rich-mond, McHenry Co., September 23, 1842; had five children---Willie H., born October 6, 1865; Earl Leorr, December 21, 1867; Hattie L., May 27, 1870, and Leon and Lillian ( twins ), born November 4, 1872 and died August 22, 1873, and September 14, 1873. His father, William S. Mead, was born in Pittsford Vt., April 30, 1809, and died in McHenry April 17, 1876; came to this county in 1844; was Captain of Independent Rifle Company, Pittsford Vt., five years. Married Lucretia Kimball in 1835, who was born in Kingston, Vt., June 26, 1812; had three children---Harriet, born September 26, 1836; Frank, May 25, 1843, and H. C.

MERCHANT, GEORGE E., Farmer, Sec. 18; Ringwood P. O.
MICHAELS, SIMON, General Merchant; Johnsburg.
MICHAELS, JOSEPH, Farmer; Johnsburg.
MILLER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 5, R. 9; Johnsburg P. O.
MILLER, MARIA, Farmer, Sec. 18, R. 9; Johnsburg P. O.
MILLER, JACOB, 2d, Farmer, Sec. 29, R. 9; Johnsburg P. O.
MILLER, HENRY, Marble Dealer, Johnsburg.
MILLER, JACOB, Sr., Farmer, Sec. 14; Johnsburg P. O.
MOREY, C. H., Insurance Agent, McHenry.
MILLER, J. A., Farmer, Sec. 13; Johnsburg P. O.
MOLITOR, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 13; Johnsburg P. O.
MOLITOR, JOHN, Lives with his father, Sec. 13; Johnsburg P. O.
MORRISON, JAS. E., Physician and Surgeon; W. McHenry.
MOSES, WILLIAM, Clerk for P. D. Smith; McHenry.
MORSE, L., Farmer; McHenry P. O.
MYERS, JOSEPH, Farmer; Ringwood P. O.
MYERS, ANTON, Farmer, Sec. 3; Johnsburg P. O.

NARDQUIST, G., Blacksmith; McHenry.
NASH, J. F., School Teacher; McHenry.
NELL, HENRY, Farmer; Johnsburg
NETT, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 6; Johnsburg P. O.
NICKLE, WILLIAM, School Teacher; Ringwood P. O.
NICHOLS, H. H., Laborer; McHenry.
NIESSEN, MARTIN, Postmaster; Johnsburg.
NOONEN, EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 21; Ringwood P. O.
NORTON, WILLIAM, Laborer; McHenry.
NOURSE, JAMES E, Farmer, Sec. 21; McHenry P. O.

OEFLING, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1; Johnsburg P. O.
OWEN, O. W., Watchmaker and Organ Dealer; McHenry.
OWEN, M. EDWIN; born in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., N. Y., May 27, 1821; removed to village of McHenry, June 11, 1838; with brothers, built the Fox River Valley Flour Mills in 1852. Married Amy V. Warner, April 2, 1854; she died March 30, 1872, leaving seven children---Geo. Washington, born August 4, 1855; Oliver Norton, June 1, 1857; Mary Laura, July 1, 1859; Edwin Warner, December 6, 1861; Charles Starr, September 23, 1863; Lewis Hunn, March 3, 1868; Amy Cornelia, September 18, 1871; McHenry P. O.
OWEN, GEORGE, lives with father, E. M.; McHenry.

PAGE, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 33; McHenry P. O.
PAGE, FRANK, lives with his father, Sec. 33; McHenry P. O.
PALMER, JOSEPH, Boot and Shoe Dealer; Johnsburg.
PARKER, FRANK, with father Winslow Parker; W. McHenry.

PARKER, WINSLOW, Hotel Keeper; McHenry; born in Collins, Eire Co., N. Y., July 3, 1823; came to McHenry Co. in 1845. Married Eliza Sherman, Ooctober 8, 1848, who was born March 10, 1828, in Shrewsbury, Rutland Co., Vt.; had six children---Frank A., born August 28, 1849; Theresa, January 22, 1852; Sarah Eliza, November 10, 1855; Virginia R., June 3, 1858; Nettie, September 10, 1866, and died January 5, 1868, and Willis J., March 4, and died

PERRY, JAMES B., Justice of the Peace; McHenry.
PERKINS, EDWIN, Carpenter and Joiner; McHenry.
PHALON, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 35; McHenry P. O.
PITZEN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 17, R. 9; Johnsburg P. O.
POTTER, SIMON, Farmer, Sec. 14; Ringwood P. O.
PULFERMACKER, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 24; Johnsburg P. O.
RAINTHORPE, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 10; Ringwood P. O.
RAINTHORPE, BENJ., lives with father, Sec. 10; Ringwood P. O.
ROGMONT, STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec. 35; McHenry P. O.

RALSTON, JOHN, Farmer, s. w. Sec. 34; McHenry P. O.; born in Philadelphia, Pa., October 16, 1834; came to this county in March,1856; owns 86 acres of land. Married Celesta Bresce, of Pittsford, Vt., at McHenry, September 27, 1859, who was born May 30, 1834; She came to this county in 1854; had five children---Thomas E., born October 17, 1860, died September 21, 1861; Carlton F., born March 28, 1862; Annie J., born May 9, 1864; Viola C., born March 29, 1868--died February 27, 1869; John C., born March 23, 1875.

ROSS, MICHAEL, Marble Worker; Johnsburg.
ROTHERMEL, JACOB, Saloon Keeper; Johnsburg.
ROTHERMEL, PETER, Carpenter and Builder; Johnsburg.
ROTHERMEL, GEORGE, Carriage Maker; McHenry.
ROUSE, CHARLES, Barber; W. McHenry.
ROWEN, HELENA J., Widow, Sec. 9, R. 9; Johnsburg P. O.

SABBEL, PETER, Farmer, Sec 13, Johnsburg P. O.
SAYLER, J. R., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec 32, McHenry P. O.
SCHAEFFER, PETER, Lives with father, Sec 9, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
SCHAEFFER, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec 35, McHenry P. O.
SCHAEFFER, J. P., Farmer, Sec 9, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
SCHAEFFER, PHILIP, Farmer, Sec 14, Johnsburg P. O.
SCHAEFFER, MATTHIAS, Farmer, Sec 18, Johnsburg P. O.
SCHAEFFER, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec 25, Johnsburg P. O.
SCHEID, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec 12, Johnsburg P. O.
SCHEID, PETER, Blacksmith, Johnsburg
SCHNEIDER, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec 25, Johnsburg P. O.
SCHNOR, FRITZ, Shoemaker, W. McHenry
SCHRIMER, WILLIAM, Laborer, W. McHenry
SCHRIMER, PETER, Farmer, Sec 19, Johnsburg P. O.
SCHRIMER, GEORGE, Saloon and Restaurant Keeper, W. McHenry
SEEBER, GARRETT, Farmer, and Carpenter, W. McHenry
SHERMAN, S. S., Farmer, Sec 28, McHenry P. O.
SHERBURNE, R. H., Farmer, Sec 18, Ringwood P. O.
SHOEMAKER, JOHN F., Farmer and Tailor, Sec 1, Johnsburg P. O.
SHOEMAKER, JACOB, Farmer, Sec 6, Johnsburg P. O.
SHOEMAKER, PETER, Farmer, Sec 18, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
SHUNEMAN, JOHN, Farmer, Sec 29, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
SHIMELS, MATTHIAS, Farmer, McHenry
SIMMONS, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec 16, Ringwood P. O.

SIMMONS, SAMUEL, Farmer, Ringwood. Born in Chittenden, Rutland Co., Vt., October 12, 1801, came to this county in 1855, owned 360 acres of land, sold all but 6 acres in Ringwood and 36 acres of old farm, value of property $12,000, Class Leader, Steward and Trustee of M. E. Church for fifty years. Married Lucy Parrish, of Chittenden, Vt., March 27, 1825, who died December 2, 1873, had six children, four living.

SIMPSON, R., Farmer, Sec 9, Ringwood P. O.
SIMPSON, HENRY, Farmer, Sec 9, Ringwood P. O.
SLAFTER, D. E., Laborer, McHenry
SMITH, W. V., Carpenter and Joiner, W. McHenry
SMITH, J. J., Lives with his father, Shermanm. McHenry
SMITH, JACOB F., Farmer, Sec 24, Johnsburg P. O.
SMITH, JOHN P., Farmer, Sec 30, R 9 Johnsburg P. O.
SMITH, PETER, Lives on farm of J. Smith, Sec 6, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
SMITH JOHN F., Farmer, Sec 6, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
SMITH, FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec 23, McHenry P. O.
SMITH, JACOB, Sr., Farmer, Sec 6, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
SMITH, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec 18, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
SMITH, STEPHEN M., Farmer, Sec 19, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.

SMITH, JOHN W., Farmer, Sec 16, Ringwood P. O. Born in Johnston, Franklin now Lamoille Co., Vt., July 12, 1806, came to McHenry Co. in 1841, owns 1,100 acres of land, has been Supervisor one year, and Postmaster. Married Clarissa C. Clemmons, of Hyde Park, Vt, in November 1825, had ten children, four living. Married Lyntha A. Griswold, of Johnston, Lamoille Co, Vt, in 1850, had six children, all living. Has been a dealer in general merchandise.

SMITH, JOHN A., Farmer, Sec 30, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
SMITH, FRANK, Farmer, Sec 13, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
SMITH, JOHN M., Hardware Dealer and Postmaster, McHenry
SMITH, D. S., Wool Buyer, McHenry
SMITH, PHILO D., General Merchant, McHenry
SMITH, F. B., Lives on farm of G. W. Smith, Sec 16, Ringwood P. O.
SMITH, WILLIAM L., Farmer, Sec 2, Ringwood P. O.
SMITH, AARON, Farmer, Sec 3, Ringwood P. O.

SMITH, HARRISON C., Lumber and Produce Merchant, McHenry. Born in Johnson, Lamoille Co., Vt, April 1, 1837, came to this county in 1840, has been Supervisor. Married Alsena Gage, October 5, 1858, who was born in Lake Co., Ill., October 5, 1839. Has six children, George, born July 27, 1859, Marian, April 18, 1861, Henry, September 24, 1862, Hattie, June 7, 1864, Martha, November 16, 1867, and Alsena, November 12, 1876.

SOMERS, G. A., Farmer, Sec 29, Ringwood P. O.
SOMERS, EDWARD, Farmer, with his father, Sec 29, Ringwood P. O.
SOMERS, CLARENCE, Lives with father, Sec 29, Ringwood P. O.
STEBBINS, R. L., Tinner and Clerk of J. M. Smith, McHenry
STEFFENS, LEONARD, Boot and Shoe Maker, Johnsburg
STEGMAN, CHRISTOFF, Laborer, McHenry
STEVENSON, SHERMAN, Farmer, (Renter), Sec 8, Ringwood P. O.
STEVENS, N. D., Farmer, Sec 9, Ringwood P. O.
STEVENS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec 9, Ringwood P. O.
STILLING, JOHN, Farmer, Sec 30, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
STILLING, HENRY, Lives with father, Sec 30, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
STODDARD, L., General Merchant, McHenry
STOCK, JACOB, Farmer, Sec 29, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
STOCKER, SAMUEL, Farmer, McHenry P. O.
STURDEVANT, JOHN, Merchant and Carpenter, W. McHenry
STORY JACOB, Hardware Merchant, McHenry
SUTTON, JAMES, Farmer, W. McHenry
SUTTON, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec 36, McHenry P. O.
SUTTON, EDWARD, Laborer, McHenry
SWAN, HENRY, Farmer, Sec 5, Ringwood P. O.

SWAN, A. G., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec 7, Ringwood P. O. Born in Rome, Oneida Co., NY, June 18, 1836, came to McHenry Co. in 1849, lived in Minnesotta six years, owns 193 acres of land. Married Achsah M. Chandler, of Annsville, Oneida Co., NY, November 25, 1867, had four children, three living, Earl, Edith M., and Ralph B.

TANNER, HARVEY, Farmer and Postmaster, Sec 19, Ostend P. O. Born in Chester Township, Hampden Co., Mass., July 9, 1799, came to Ohio in 1814, and to this county in July 1844, owns 200 acres of land. Married Catharine D. Hart, of Brandon, Rutland Co., Vt., February 8, 1859, has five children.

TERENCE, A. F., Dealer in Horses, McHenry P. O.
TENYEN, BERNARD, Farmer, Sec 20, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
TILTON, W. F., Blacksmith, McHenry
THELEN, STEPHEN, Shoemaker, Johnsburg
THELEN, HENRY, Farmer, Sec 18, R 9, Johnsburg P. O.
THOMAS, WILLIAM H., Farmer, Sec 26, McHenry P. O.
THOMAS, ANDREW, Farmer, Sec 20, McHenry P. O.
THOMPSON, E. H., Farmer, (Renter), Sec 29, McHenry P. O.
TONGE, HENRY, Farmer, Sec 13, Johnsburg, P. O.
THURRELL, JOHN, Stone Mason and Plasterer, McHenry

THURLWELL, RUTH A., Mrs., Lives on s. e. Sec 31, R 9, McHenry P. O. Born in Athens, Steuben Co., NY, August 5, 1842. Married Andrew E. Wells, August 19, 1860, who was born in Ontario Co., NY, September 6, 1827, died February 8, 1875. Had three children, Byron, born June 21, 1862, died May 20, 1864, Jencks Peter, February 22, 1864, Clarence A., June 15, 1871. Married John Thurwell, July 22, 1876, who was born in Yorkshire, England, April 22, 1827.

UPHOFF, ALBERT, Farmer, Sec 32, R 9, McHenry P. O.
VASEY, J. E., Farmer, Ringwood P. O.

VAN SYLKE, J., Publisher and Editor of McHenry Plaindealer, born in St. Lawrence Co., NY, August 21, 1837, came to McHenry Co. in 1870, was Captain in the army. Married Rachel Mills, of St Lawrence Co., NY, November 28, 1858, has four children.

VALENTINE, FRANK, Adopted son of R. Simpson, Ringwood
WEBER, MATTHIAS, Laborer, McHenry
WAITE, LEWIS, Carpenter and Joiner, McHenry
WALCH, WILLIAM, Harness Maker, McHenry
WALKER, S. H., Farmer and Capitalist, Ringwood
WATERMAN, L. H., Farmer, Sec 2, Ringwood P. O.
WALKINGTON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec 6, Ringwood P. O.
WALSH, THOS., Clerk for P. D. Smith, McHenry
WAGNER, B. E., Farmer, Sec 31, R 9, McHenry P. O.
WAGNER, HENRY, Farmer, Sec 32, R 9, McHenry P. O.
WATERMAN, WALTER, Lives with his father, Sec 2, Ringwood P. O.
WATTLES, HOMER, Farmer, Sec 28, McHenry P. O.
WEBER, ANTON, Blacksmith, McHenry
WEBER, HOBART, Laborer, McHenry
WEBER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec 25, McHenry P. O.
WELCH, J. F., Works in Pickle Factory, W. McHenry
WELCH, JOSEPH, Laborer, McHenry
WELCH, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec 27, W. McHenry P. O.
WENDEL, ERNEST, Carpenter and Joiner, McHenry
WHEELER, E. S., Farmer, Sec 35, McHenry P. O.
WHEELER, HINTON, Laborer, McHenry
WHIGHTMAN, HENRY E., Livery Stable Keeper, McHenry
WHIGHTMAN, MARY, Mrs., Widow, McHenry

WHITING, FREEMAN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec 17, Ringwood P. O. Born in Johnston, Vt., January 8, 1822, came to McHenry Co. in 1844, owns 520 acres of land. Married Lucy Smith of Johnston, Vt., January 8, 1850, has four children, Delbert A., Laura, Lillian and Abby, all living.

WHITING, A. O., Farmer, Sec 20, McHenry P. O.
WILSON, D. C., Farmer, Sec 31, McHenry P. O.
WINKELS, NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec 14, Johnsburg P. O.
WINKELS, MICHAEL, Farmer, Johnsburg

WIEDEMANN, JOSEPH, Cheese Manufacturer, McHenry. Born in Kempton, Bavaria, March 19, 1837, came to the United States in 1860, and to this county on March 18, 1874, owns property where he resides. Married Anna Wiedemann in Chicago, February 29, 1869, who was born in Augsburg, Bavaria, June 27, 1843. Has three children, M. Barbara, born September 5, 1872, John Carl, July 20, 1874, and F. Theodore, March 20, 1876.

WIRFS, CASPER, Saloon Keeper, W. McHenry
WOODRUFF, W. C., Works on the farm of F. Whiting, Sec 17, Ringwood P. O.
WRIGHT, ROBERT, Shoemaker, McHenry
WRIGHT, ISRAEL, Farmer, Sec 27, McHenry P. O.

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