Henry Dorman, of the firm of Bergman & Dorman, dealers in agricultural implements, horses, cattle and hogs and also connected with a well-known livery stable in Freeport, is one of the most prominent and wide-awake citizens. He is yet in the prime of life and has already established himself as a thriving business man,w itht he prospect of a competency in the near future.

Mr. Dorman is a fine representative of the German race, numbers of whom made their way to this State during its earliest settlement and are numbered among its most valued citizens. He was born in Germany, Dec. 23, 1846, and is the second son of Christian and Elizabeth (Slaperfend) Dorman, who immigrated to America in 1855, when our subject was a child three years of age. After a brief stay in the city of New York, they came directly to this state and Christian Dorman secured possession of a tract o fland in Ogle County. In due time he had established a comfortable home, where our subject was reared and received a common-school education. After he reached manhood, his parents came with their family to Freeport, and Henry soon afterwards established himself as a dealer in agricultural implements, forming a partnership with Mr. Bergman in 1872. The business has been conducted in a manner highly creditable to its projectors, and their transactions extend throughout the county and the southern part of Wisconsin.

They carry a large and selected stock and are leaders in this trade in this locality. The brick building which they occupy is two stories in height, with an ample basement, a part of which is used to accommodate the horses of their livery business. This department is also in all respects in keeping with the taste andmeans of the proprietors. Their carriages and buggies are of the latest improved pattern, and their stock comprises a first-class breed of horses. Of these they keep on hand about 35, part for livery usage and part for sale purposes. Their animals are selected in different States with an eye to speed and symmetry, and they ship each year numbers as far east as philadelphia and sometimes North to Michigan.

After establishing himself in business and feeling justified in assuming domestic duties, Mr. Dorman was united in marriage with Miss Laura C. Johnson, at the home of the bride in Carroll County in 1873. This union resulted in the birth of four children - Franklin, Alice, Benjamin and Henry. They enjoy the society of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

Mr. Dorman is quite prominent in political affairs in this section, and votes the straight Republican ticket. He has officiated as Supervisor for two terms and is Chairman of the Republican Central Commmittee, which has supervision of the political affairs of the county.

Portrait and Biographical Album of Stephenson County, Illinois Chicago: Chapman Brothers, 1888