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Westcott S. farmer ; P. O. Sand Spring. Wheeler Lewis, farmer.
White Barney, farmer.
Whitney R. W. laborer ; Sand Spring.
Willard A. laborer ; Hopkinton.
Willard Daniel, carpenter ; Hopkinton. Willard F. B. laborer ; Hopkinton.
Willard Harrison, laborer.
Willard P. H. laborer ; Hopkinton.
Willard Rufus, laborer ; Hopkinton.
Wilson Allen, farmer.
Wilson D. A. farmer ; P. O. Hopkinton. Wilson Robt. far .; S. 8 ; P. O. Hopkinton. Wilkinson William.
Williambush Hermann, far .; S. 3; P. O. Worthington.
Williamson J. T. stock dealer ; Hopkinton. Williamson W. R. druggist ; Hopkinton. Wood F. E. far .; S. 20 ; P. O. Sand Spring. Wylie R. Pastor Covenanters' Church ; Hopkinton
Yonker J. H. retired far .; P.O. Sand Spring.
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP.
A LLEN JESSE, Sr. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Forestville.
ALLEN J. L. Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Forestville ; owns one-third interest in the Allen estate, which consists of 160 acres of land, worth $3,500; born in Illinois Jan. 14, 1852; came to this county with his parents in 1854, where he married Margaret Bentz Oct. 5, 1873 ; she was born in Buffalo, N. Y., April 30, 1854; they have one son- George A., born May 20, 1876. Is a Democrat.
Alstine Geo. far .; Sec. 7; P. O. Campton. ASPLUND ISAAC, Farmer ; Sec. 3; P. O. Strawberry Point; owns 90 acres, worth $2,500; was born near Boston, England, June 22, 1819, where he married Mary Mason April 1, 1840, who died in July, 1866 ; came to Amer- ica in 1847, and settled in Racine Co., Wis .; came to this county in 1854, where he married Rebecca Ward July 20, 1867; she was born in Wayne Co., Ind., Dec. 20, 1827; has two children by his first wife-Mary and Betsy ; his children by this marriage are Susan, born May 15, 1868, and Bert, June 9, 1874. Is a Democrat.
B AILEY WILLIAM, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Forestville.
Beach W. C. far. ; S. 14 ; P. O. Forestville. BENTZ J. G. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Forestville ; owns 100 acres of land, worth $2,000; born in Germany Sept. 21, 1821, where he married Dora Pfleger November, 1842; she was born in Ger- many May 27, 1824; came to America and settled in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1844,
and to this county in 1854; their chil- dren are-Sophroina, born Nov. 1, 1843; Mary, born in Buffalo Dec. 18, 1847 ; Margaret, born in Buffalo April 30, 1854; Louisa, born in Iowa Dec. 18, 1856, and Matilda, born Dec. 29, 1858; four children deceased ; is a Re- publican in politics.
Briggs D. blacksmith; Forestville.
Briggs Ed. laborer; Edgewood.
Briggs Geo. lab. ; S. 26; P. O. Forestville. Britt Horace, farmer ; S. 7; P. O. Camp- ton.
Burroughs Erastus, mason ; Forestville.
MARY J. far. ; S. 26 ; P. O. Forestville. C
Cassey M. carpenter; Forestville.
Clark Oliver, far. ; S. 14 ; P. O. Forestville. CLARK THOMAS, Farmer ; Secs. 14, 11 and 24; P. O. Forestville ; born in Yorkshire, Eng., June 2, 1830. He emigrated to the United States of America and settled on his present farm, now consisting of 320 acres, worth $9,000, in 1854, where he mar- ried Elizabeth Wharton July 20, 1855. She was born in Cumberland Co., Eng., Nov. 20, 1828. Her parents cmigrated to the United States of America when she was but 4 years old. Oliver C., John W., Mary A., Thomas J., Carrie C., Harriett E., Cora E., Annie L., Florence and Flora (twins), and Fred- erick F. are the names of their children. Mr. C. has been President of the School Board ten years.
Coleman A. C. far. ; S. 34 ; P.O. Forestville. Coleman M. renter ; S. 21; P.O. Forestville. Cooper J. renter ; S. 7; P.O. Wards Corner
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COWLES ERNEST E. Farm-
er; Sec. 19; P. O. Campton ; born in the house where he now lives Nov. 3, 1856 ; married Mary E. Bishop Dec. 23, 1877, who was born in Michigan, Jan. 6, 1857 ; is a Republican in politics. COWLES H. D. Butter Maker ; Scc. 19 ; P. O. Campton; owns cream- ery, valuc ยง2,000 ; capable of handling 5,000 pounds of milk daily ; is now pre- paring to manufacture cheese in connec- tion with the creamery ; born in Hardin Co., Mass., Dec. 30, 1832 ; came to this county in 1854, where he married Sarah Emerson Nov. 30, 1859, who was born in Erie Co., N. Y., Feb. 7, 1829; their children are Charles R., born Jan. 14,
. 1861, and John H., Jan. 12, 1863 ; en- listed in 7th Iowa C. Oct. 10, 1864; was honorably discharged Oct. 10, 1865; is a Republican and Close Com- munion Baptist.
D AVIS GERMAN, farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Strawberry Point.
DAVIS C. R. Farmer and Manufac- turer of Lime; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Strawberry Point ; owns forty acres, which, with three lime kilns, is valued at $1,500 ; born in Windsor Co., Vt., July 4, 1804; married Percis Hunt Oct. 31, 1842 ; she was born in same county Feb. 19, 1811 ; came to this county and settled on his present farm in Sept., 1850 ; their children are Emeline, born June 16, 1846; German, Dec. 11, 1853, and Watson, Oct. 20, 1856; Ozias, their oldest son, was born Oct. 16, 1843 ; en- listed in the 16th Ia. V. I., and died in the hospital of the measles.
Davis J. W. far. ; S. 2 ; P. O. Forestville. Donath E. far. ; Scc. 7; P. O. Campton. Donath F. far .; Sec. 7; P. O. Campton. Donak Jos. far .; S. 17; P. O. Campton. DOYLE HENRY, Farmer; Secs. 4 and 5; P. O. Forestville; born in Ireland in 1826; he emigrated to the United States of America in 1837. making his first settlement in Renssa- laer Co., N. Y .; in 1842, he came to Chillicothe, Ross Co., Ohio, where he served an apprenticeship at the cabinet business; in 1847, he came West and settled in Galena, Ill., where he married Henrietta J. Dunn April 15, 1852 ; she was born in Johnson Co., Ind., April 12, 1834; in 1853. they emigrated to
Jackson Co., Iowa, returning to Du- buque in 1857, where he was engaged in the cabinet business; in 1862, they came to this county, and in 1875 settled on their present farm, consisting of 160 aeres, worth $7,000. William, born Jan. 29, 1853; Martha L., born Sept. 6, 1854; John M., born April 20, 1856; Hettie, born Aug. 8, 1860; Emma May, born March 13, 1862, are the names and births of their children. Doyle Wm. far .; S. 24; P. O. Forestville. Doyle J. M. far .; S. 24 ; P. O. Forestville. DUBOIS JOHN, Farmer ; Sec. 23; P. O. Taylorsville ; owns 128 acres, and town property in Manchester to the value of $4,000; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., Feb. 3, 1832; came to To- ledo, Ohio, in 1851. and to this county in 1857, first settling in Delhi, where he married Marion Walters Oct. 22, 1857, who was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, March 22, 1840; enlisted in 21st Regiment Ia. V. I., Co. H, Aug. 22, 1861, and participated in the battles of Vicksburg, Spanish Ford and Blakely, and at the capture of Mobile; honor- ably discharged in August, 1864; they have one child living-Edward, born Sept. 19, 1866; one adopted child- Gertrude, born May 17, 1873; and one child deceased-Florence, born Dec. 9, 1859, and died April 7, 1863; is a Re- publican and Universalist.
Dunsmore Joe, far .; S. 6; P. O. Straw- berry Point.
Dunsmore Mills, far .; S. 6; P O. Straw- berry Point.
Dunsmore William, far .; S. 6 ; P. O. Straw- berry Point.
DURHAM JOHN, Farmer; S. 13 ; P. O. Forestville; owns 275 acres, value $10,000 ; born in Yorkshire, England, June 20, 1820; came to America in 1828 with parents, who settled in Lower Canada ; married Mary Dunham in Cas- tleton, Vt., April 22, 1852 ; she was born in Clinton Co., N. Y .; they settled on their present farm in the Spring of 1854. At that time, there was not a house be- tween him and York; on his first trip to Delhi to pay his taxes, he stopped where Manchester now is, to get some crackers and cheese, but there was none- to be had. Their children are Sarah J., born in Salem, N. Y., June 18, 1853 ;
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Martha A., April 26, 1856; Charles H., April 24, 1860, and Eddie S., Dec. 14, 1866 ; is a Democrat and a member of the M. E. Church.
F AFFEL VANCEL, farmer ; S. 20; P. O. Forestville.
Ferguson Charles, far .; S. 11 ; P. O. For- estville.
Field Smith, far .; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Forest- ville.
FOLSOM H. H. Farmer and Man- ufacturer of Lime ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Straw- berry Point; owns 873 acres in this county, and 250 acres in Clayton Co., valued at $4,000 ; born in Canaan, N. H., Feb. 21, 1825 ; came to Winnebago Co., Ill., in 1834, where he married Harriet E. Russell, who is now de- ceased ; married again Mary A. Parker September 15, 1866; she was born February 10, 1836; their children are Harriet, born September 11, 1867; Lora M., Dec. 6, 1870; Charles H., May, 1873, and Mary E, July 6, 1848 ; Alice H., Nov. 21, 1854; Willie, September 26, 1866 ; has two children by his first wife-Frank E., born Dec. 7, 1852; Harrison E., Sept. 2, 1856; Mr. F. settled in Clayton Co. in 1852.
Fruman J. H. lab .; S. 23; P. O. Forest- ville.
G LEASON J. A. farmer ; See. 1; P. O. Strawberry Point.
GLEASON A. W. Farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Strawberry Point; owns, with his brother, 300 aeres, worth $9,000 ; born in Worcester, Mass., Feb. 21, 1831 ; came to De Kalb Co., Ill., where he married Frances E. Fritts March 22, 1858; she was born in Providence, N. Y., Nov. 16, 1837 ; their children are Sarah E., born in De Kalb Co., Ill., March 22, 1860; Hattie M., born in same county June 30, 1862 ; Mary E., bern in this county July 8, 1866 ; Frank B., born in this county Sept. 1, 1868 ; is a Republican in politics.
Gilbert Daniel, grocer ; Forestville. Gilbert L. far. ; S. 22 ; P. O. Forestville. Gilbert N. far. ; S. 10 ; P. O. Forestville. Ginger A. S. far .; S. 26 ; P. O. Manchester. Gratkie T. far .; S. 8; P. O. Forestville. GRAVES HENRY W. Farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Forestville ; owns 100 acres worth $3,500; born in Jackson Co., Iowa, Nov. 7, 1841 ; came to this
county, with parents, in 1851, first set- tling in Colony Township ; married Nancy Cuppett Dec. 17, 1866; she was born in Bedford Co., Pa., Dec. 10, 1845 ; settled on present farm Jan. 2, 1867 ; their children are Lienella, born June 13, 1868; Mary L., Sept. 30, 1871, and Belinda, Aug. 31, 1875; is a Dem- ocrat and member of the M. E. Church. "EBRON N GEORGE Jr. farmer; See. 1; P. O. Forestville.
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HAWLEY GEORGE C. Farm- er; Sec. 20; P. O. Campton; owns 440 acres, valued at $13,500; born in Canada East April 25, 1826; went to Kane Co., Ill., in May, 1849 ; married Aurelia Lake Feb. 6, 1855; she was born in Upper Canada May 26, 1831; previous to marriage he went to Califor- nia, where he remained three years, engaged in mining; returned in 1853, and settled on his present farm in 1855 ; his children are Frank, born Dec. 30, 1862; Katie, Dec. 9, 1865; George, May 16, 1872, and Charles, April 29, 1874 ; one child deceased-Alice, born April 6, 1859, died Dee. 18, 1866; is a Republican and Free-Will Baptist.
HEBRON GEORGE, Farmer and. Dairyman ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Forestville owns 200 acres, valued at $8,000; born in Yorkshire, England, May 9, 1826, where he married Hannah Walt Dec. 20, 1850 ; she was born in same place Sept. 1, 1820 ; came to America, and settled in Buffalo, N. Y., April, 1853 ; settled on his present farm in March, 1856; carries on the dairy business quite extensively ; forty cows; Mrs Hebron returned to England on a visit in 1872, and their daughter, Eliza, took the same trip in 1876 ; his children are Eliza, born Oct. 3, 1851; George A., Feb. 14, 1856; Eleanor E., Oct. 4, 1858; they have an adopted son-Geo. J., born June 27, 1862, who came to America with Mrs. H. in 1872; they have lost one child-Albert, born Feb. 18, 1854, and died Sept. 14, 1854; Mrs. H. has one son by a former mar- riage named William Walt, born Oct. 7, 1844 ; is a Republican and Methodist. Hebron W. H. far. ; S. 11; P. O. Forest- ville.
HEBRON WILLIAM, Farmer ; Sec. 11; P. O. Forestville ; born in
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Yorkshire, England, Nov. 22, 1822; he married Christiana Chapman July 29, 1849; she was born in Ingleby, En- gland, Sept. 6, 1822; they emigrated to the United States in Sept. 1855, first settling in Buffalo, N. Y., and, in 1857, came to this county and settled on his present farm, consisting of 160 acres, worth $4,000. Elizabeth, born Oct. 8, 1850; Mary E., May 9, 1852; Wm. HI., Aug. 20, 1856 ; Edward and Edwin (twins), Feb. 10, 1858; James S., March 10, 1860, and John, Feb. 16, 1862, are the names and births of their children. Republican.
Hickox George, carp .; P. O. Forestville. HICKOX RYAL, Farmer ; Sec. 14; P. O. Forestville ; born in Cort- land Co., N. Y., Dec. 19, 1821. He married Polly Fish March 31, 1844 ; she was born in Cortland Co., N. Y., March 2, 1822; in May, 1845, they Inoved to Canada and settled near Port Rowan ; again returning to New York, where they remained till 1853, then re- turning to Canada; and in 1858, they came to Stephenson Co., Ill .; in 1863, they emigrated to this county, and in 1876, settled on their present farm, con- sisting of eighty acres, worth $2,800. George M., born Nov. 18, 1844, is their only child. Democrat; was elected Justice of the Peace in 1876.
Hollister W. H. Jr. creamery; Sec. 1; P. O. Strawberry Point.
Hooker C. W. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Manchester.
Hooker H. far .; S. 25 ; P. O. Manchester. Hooker R. D. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Forestville.
HOUSMAN THOMAS, Butter Maker; Sec. 32; P. O. Manchester ; owns 360 acres in Buchanan and Dela- ware Counties ; born in Orleans Co., N. Y., March 19, 1827 ; came to Michigan with parents in 1838, where he married Mary Ann Beardsley Jan. 1, 1853; married Barbara Wittman March 4, 1866 ; she was born in Germany, July 21, 1839 ; came to this county in March, 1866; they have one child-Laura Housman, born Oct. 15, 1865.
Howland B. far. ; S. 2; P. O. Strawberry Point.
I VES J. B. farmer ; Sec. 28; P. O. Forestville.
Ives S. farmer; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Forestville. ALTENBACH LUTHER, farmer ; K Sec. 8 ; P. O. Forestville.
Katsaler J. far .; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Campton. Keanna J. far. ; Sec. 29; P. O. Campton. Kelsey W. far. ; Sec. 4; P. O. Strawberry Point.
Kenyon W. far. ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Campton. L AITY RICHARD, farmer ; Sec. 10; P. O. Forestville.
Larabee A. M. far. ; S. 21 ; P. O. Forest- ville.
LAWRENCE ALBERT E. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Forestville ; owus eighty acres worth $2,500; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., March 4, 1835 ; came to Clayton Co., Iowa, in 1855, where he married Mary D. Sim- mons May 6, 1862, who was born in Madison Co., N. Y., Feb. 6, 1844 ; settled on his present farm in March, 1865; Nellie, born March 9, 1864, is their only child ; is a Republican. Lawrence L. far. ; S. 34 ; P.O. Forestville. Lee J. P. laborer ; Forestville.
Lee Walter, laborer ; Forestville.
Letts M. far. ; S. 21 ; P. O. Forestville. Loop A. H. far. ; S. 25 ; P. O. Forestville.
cFARLAND JIM. saloon; Forest- M ville.
Marsh C. laborer ; Forestville.
MIDDLETON HUGH, Farmer ; Sec. 10; P. O. Forestville; owns 170 acres, value $5,000 ; owns stock in Iowa Union Creamery, in Clayton Co .; born in Hereford Co., England, Nov. 23, 1839 ; came to America in 1850, and to this county in 1854 ; married Esther Ann Laity Nov. 29, 1869 ; she was born in Jo Daviess Co., Ill., April 29, 1852; their children are Mary L., born May 22, 1871, and Arthur H., April 16, 1874; Mr. M.'s father was born in England, Aug. 3, 1803, and his mother was born in Hereford, England, Aug. 25, 1800 ; they now reside with their son in this town. Mr. M. is a Republican.
Mattice G. far. ; S. 36 ; P. O. Manchester. Messenger S. H. farmer ; Sec. 6; P. O. Strawberry Point.
Middleton Wm. far .; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Forest- ville.
Millett M. farmer ; Sec. 18; P. O. Camp- ton.
Millett R. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Camp- ton.
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MILLETT WM. J. Farmer ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Campton ; owns 160 acres, val- ued at $4,000; born in Lenawee Co., Mich., Oct. 12, 1834 ; in 1845, he, with his parents, settled in Jo Daviess Co., Ill. ; married Caroline A. Wiltse, in this county, May 3, 1855, and settled on his present farm in the Fall of the same year; Mrs. M. was born in Canada March 7, 1828. Enlisted in the 27th I. V. I., Co. F, Aug. 8, 1862 ; was en- gaged in the battles of Pleasant Hill, Old Town Creek, Nashville, Fort Blake- ly and others ; was honorably discharged Aug. 8, 1865; is now Justice of the Peace ; has held the office of Constable and Township Trustee ; his children are William B., born Sept. 15, 1857; George W., Feb. 18, 1862 ; Elmer D., June 13, 1866; Hiram, March 22, 1868, and Dora B., Dec. 1, 1870; one child deceased-Emma, born Sept. 1, 1859, died March 10, 1872.
Mitchell J. laborer ; P. O. Forestville.
Myers G. farmer ; Sec. 14; P. O. Forest- ville.
N EWATNEY W. far. ; S. 17 ; P. O. Campton. DELL FRANK, laborer ; Sec. 22; P. O. Forestville.
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OSGERBY JABEZ, Farmer; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Manchester ; owns 170 acres, worth $4,000 ; born in Lancashire, Eng., Jan. 1, 1826; came to America in the Spring of 1849, first settling in Racine Co., Wis., where he married Mary Metheringham June 25, 1849; she was born in the same place Feb. 17, 1827 ; their children are Lucy, born Sept. 10, 1851; George, Feb. 27, 1858, and Grassam, Feb. 20, 1860; is a Democrat and Free Will Baptist.
P ARKER L. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Strawberry Point.
PETERSON P. A. Farmer ; Sec. 32; P. O. Forestville; owns 107 acres, worth $3,000; born in Norway July 30, 1838; came to America and settled in Wis., when quite young; enlisted in 27th Wis. V. I., Co. H, Dec. 18, 1863 ; engaged in the battles of Jenkens' Ferry, Spanish Fort, and others ; honorably discharged Aug. 29, 1865. Married Mary A. Finch May 23, 1867; she was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Sept. 9, 1831 ; their children are Albert E., !
born Nov. 12, 1873, and Earl M., March 20, 1877. Is a Republican in politics.
Prussner C. far .; S. 31 ; P. O. Forestville. Prussner F. far .; S. 33; P. O. Forestville. Prussner L. far. ; S. 31; P. O. Forestville. UICK S. W. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Forestville.
R OSENKRANS JOHN, farmer ; Sec. 24; P. O. Forestville.
RAY JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Forestville; owns 170 acres worth $5,000; born in Switzerland June 28, 1827; came to America in 1850 and settled in Conn., where he married Mary Margroffron, deceased; has two children by this marriage-Mary and Louisa. Came to Buchanan Co. in 1857, and settled on his present farm in 1865. Married Johanna Raymond Dee. 1867, who died Feb. 28, 1876; his children by second wife are Charles, born Sept. 26, 1868; Estella, Dec. 26, 1869, and Lizzie, Feb. 22, 1874.
Reid C. H. far .; S. 31; P. O. Forestville. Reid W. far .; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Forestville. Reynolds R. D. farmer ; Sec. 35; P. O. Manchester.
REYNOLDS STEPHEN R.
Farmer; S. 35; P. O. Manchester ; owns 120 acres, worth $3,000; born in Addison Co., Vt., Aug. 4, 1811, where he married Nancy W. Worley Jan. 1, 1840. She was born in Chittenden, Vt., Sept. 12, 1817. They moved the same year to Cooper Co., Mo., and to this county in May, 1847; has always taken a deep interest in the welfare of the township, and had the honor of giving it its present name. Their chil- dren are C., born Dec. 19, 1844; A. S. R., Dec. 27, 1844; Rodolphus, June 20, 1847 ; Aldrich J., Aug. 27, 1849; Stephen R., March 20, 1855; Ernest H. and Elihu 11., March 8, 1857 ; is a Democrat.
Richmond W. F. farmer; S. 5; P. O. Strawberry Point.
ROLFE EDWARD, Farmer ; S. 18; P. O. Ward's Corners; owns 135 acres, valued at $4,000 ; born in Kent, Eng., Dec. 19, 1819, where he married Charlotte North Nov. 6, 1846. She was born March 28, 1821. They came to America in 1851, and settled in Stockton Tp., Jo Daviess Co., Ill.,
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where he remained till April, 1853, when he settled on his present farm ; enlisted in Co. F, 27th I. V. I. Aug. 8, 1862; was honorably discharged Aug. 15, 1865. Mr. R. was possessed of limited means when he came to this county, but has, by persistent energy and industry, succeeded in providing for himself a comfortable home. Their children are Edward, born Sept. 27, 1847; Ellen. Oct. 21, 1849; Emily, Nov. 9, 1851, and Lydia, April 27, 1860; have lost four children, who died in infancy. Is a Republican in politics.
SANDHAVEN H. far .; S. 33; P. O. Forestville.
Sedgwick T. N. far .; S. 36; P. O. Mau- chester.
SHELDON W. P. Farmer; S. 8; P. O. Campton ; owns 110 acres, valued at $3,500; born in Allegany, N. Y., July 29, 1827. In 1856, he came to Dane Co., Wis. ; came to this county in 1858, where he married Julia A. Smith Dec. 25, 1862, who was born in St. Jo- seph Co., Mich., Sept. 18, 1837. Mr. S. is now Assessor, having held nearly every other township office. Their children are Eva M., born March 8, 1864, and Frank W., June 23, 1866. Mr. S.'s father was born in Aug., 1793, and died Feb. 3, 1876, and his mother was born Sept., 1792, and died Oct. 31, 1877 ; is a Republican and Free-Will Baptist.
SHERWIN A. C. Farmer ; Sec. 23; P. O. Forestville ; owns 40 acres, worth $1,200; born in Allegany Co., N. Y., May 22, 1849 ; came to Chicago with parents in 1853, and to this county in 1857. Married Mary Wheeler Nov. 8, 1868 ; she was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., Jan. 8, 1848 ; their children are Nellie, born May 22, 1869; El- mira, July 1, 1875, and Lucius W., March 13, 1877.
SHERWIN LUCIUS S. Farmer and Auctioneer ; Sec. 23; P. O. Forest- ville; born in Bennington Co., Vt., Feb. 25, 1826; went to Friendship, Allegany Co., N. Y., and then to Cuba, N. Y., where he married Angelina Strong June 12, 1848, who was born in Allegany Co., N. Y., July 2, 1834. Came to Chicago, where he was engaged
as foreman of the sharpening of the first piles driven on the lake shore ; moved to Bennington, and then to this county May 9, 1856, settling in Milo Township; in 1859 was appointed. Deputy Sheriff of this county ; moved to his present farm in 1875.
Sherwin W. W. far .; S. 23; P. O. Forest- ville.
Shultz C. far .; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Manchester. Shultz F. far .; Sec. 32; P. O. Manchester. Shultz G. far .; Sec. 31; P. O. Manchester. Simpson Obed, Jr. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Forestville.
SMITH HENRY, (Deceased); born .
in Nova Scotia, April 18, 1822, and died June 19, 1871. IIe emi- grated to the U. S., and settled in Kane Co., Ill., in 1850, where he mar- ried Jane Cook Nov. 15, 1850; they emigrated to this county and settled on her present farm in the Fall of 1853, consisting of 315 acres, worth $9,000. George, Richard, Henrietta A. and William H. are her living children ; one child deceased, Mary J.
Smith R. far .; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Forestville. SOWLES GEORGE, Proprietor of Forestville Flouring-mills ; located on Sec. 15 ; P. O. Forestville ; owns 106 acres, worth $12,000. Born in Grand Isle Co., Vt., Jan. 26, 1832, where he married Mary R. Manning Jan. 25, 1858; she was born in same county Nov., 1840, and died Aug. 7, 1866; married his present wife, Mary M. Hawley, June 30, 1868; she was born in Lower Canada Nov. 20, 1837; in 1868, he came to this county ; Aug. 7, 1875, he purchased the mill he now owns of James Coleman ; his children are Ellen L., born July 21, 1870, and Julia Grace, Oct. 23, 1873; one child died in infancy; is a Republican in politics.
Spangenburgh J. far. S. 33 ; P. O. Forest- ville.
Stewart J. H. far. ; S. 13 ; P.O. Forestville. STEWART J. M. Farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Forestville ; owns 200 acres, worth $6,000'; born in Butler Co., Pa., Aug. 8, 1829, where he married Mary A. Tharp May 26, 1853, who died May 5, 1857 ; has by this marriage, Jas. H .- born Oct. 16, 1854; Eliza E., May 16, 1855, and Mary R., May 1, 1857 ;
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came to Jackson Co., Iowa, in 1856, where he married Ann D. Waugh May 5, 1859, who died May 24, 1869; has by this marriage-Eva J., born May 26, 1864; Robert W., July 22, 1866, and Oral Etta, March 4, 1868, and one deceased, Mary A., born March 19, 1860, and died June 7, 1864 ; married Lousia M. Spurgeon Sept. 8, 1870; was born in Cedar Co., Iowa, July 28, 1845 ; they came to their present farm in 1876 ; their children are Frank J., born Sept. 17, 1872, and Chas. H., Sept. 4, 1875. STONE E. D. Farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Manchester; owns 300 acres, worth $7,500 ; born in Orleans Co., Vt., June 1, 1829; came to Kane Co., Ill., in 1852, and to this county in 1854; re- turned to Vermont in 1858, where he married Sylvia Richardson Dec. 6, of the same year; she was born in Chittenden Co., Vt., Aug. 13, 1832; their children are John E., born Nov. 21, 1859; Amanda, Sept. 23, 1861; Daniel L., May 11, 1863; Mary E., April 3, 1865 ; Harriet N., May 3, 1867; Cora A., Aug. 17, 1869; Anna L., March 9, 1871, and Sherman M., Nov. 17, 1872, who died Nov. 9, 1876; is a Rep. and United Brethren.
Stronska. Jos. far .; S. 20; P. O. Campton. STRONG PHILIP A. Farmer ; Sec. 1; P. O. Strawberry Point; owns 240 acres, valued at $8,500. Born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., March 3, 1824, where he married Mehitabel P. Bemus Nov. 14, 1845; she was born in the same county July 22, 1827 ; they came to Wisconsin and settled in Green Co., in 1857, and to Mitchell Co., Iowa, in 1858, and in June, 1867, they settled on their present farm ; does quite a dairy business, milking thirty cows. They have one child-Adeline, born June 9, 1847, who married Parker in Green Co., Wis., March 15, 1866, and their children are-Fred C., born July 26, 1869, and Geo. H., born July 11, 1873. Mr. Parker enlisted in the 13th Wis. Vol. Inf., Co. E, Sept. 14, 1861, and was honorably discharged in Sep- tember, 1865. Mr. Strong has raised from infaney a boy named Frank Wood, who was born Aug. 20, 1864.
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