History of Whiteside County - Bent & Wilson 1877
John Beardsworth is a native of England, and was one of the earliest
settlers of Newton township. He is a man of great industry and force of
character, and has accumulated a large landed property in the township.
JESSE K. BLEAN is one of the prominent citizens of the township, and is a
man of excellent mind and unblemished character. He has represented the township in
the Board of Supervisors for several hears, much to the benefit of his immediate
constituents and of the county at large.
