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T AYLOR BERT, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Forestville.
THOMPSON S. A. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Strawberry Point; owns 145 acres, valued at $4,500. Born in San- dusky, Ohio, March 10, 1823, came to St. Joseph Co., Mich., in 1834, and in October, 1854, came to this county and settled where he now resides. Married Mary J. Smith Oct. 8, 1846, who was born Jan. 28, 1828, near Rochester, N. Y., and died Sept. 13, 1877 ; has one adopted child-Amanda M., born Feb. 10, 1862. Mr. T. has held the office of Justice of the Peace for ten successive years ; is a Republican. and member of the Methodist Church.
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ARNIC V. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Campton.
Vinzal Yanda, far .; S. 17; P. O. Campton. Voniak V. far .; S. 8; P. O. Campton.
ALT WILLIAM, farmer; See. 12; P. O. Forestville.
W Ward Chas. far .; S. 36 ; P. O. Manchester. Wand Albert, far .; S. 36 . P.O. Manchester. Wand R. far .; S. 36; P. O. Manchester. Welch S. Z. far .; S. 23; P. O. Forestville. Wesley J. far .; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Forestville. Wesley John, far .; S. 18; P.O. Forestville. Weston Wm. far .; S. 19 ; P. O. Campton. Weston William, Jr. lab .; S. 19; P. O. Campton.
Whe ler B. far .; S. 20; P. O. Forestville. Wheeler V. mer. and P. M .; Forestville. Wiltse Charles, lab .; P. O. Forestville.
WILTSE URI, Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Forestville ; owns 160 acres, worth $4,000 ; born in Canada Jan. 1, 1824; settled in Colesburg, Clayton Co., in 1838, where he married Louisa Fuller March 20, 1853, who died Feb. 3, 1856 ; married his second wife, Sil- via Kelly, July 14, 1857, who died Jan. 20, 1864; married his present wife, Libbie McConkey, July 19, 1870 ; settled on his present farm in the Spring of 1875 ; his children are Warner, born Sept. 7, 1862; Albert, bern Oct. 4, 1871, and Elias Meral, born Aug. 24, 1874. Mr. Wiltse is one of the pioneer settlers of this county ; is a Republican. Witherell V. H. lime kiln ; Sec. 5; P. O. Campton.
Wolfe J. far ; See. 15 ; P. O. Forestville. WOOD HIRAM D. Farmer ; Sec. 26; P. O. Manchester, whose portrait appears in this work, was born in Cum- berland Co., Ky., April 8, 1828 ; when
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he was 4 years of age his father's family moved to Macoupin Co., Ill., where they still reside. The subject of this sketch in the Spring of 1847, being then 19 years of age, enlisted in a cav- alry company and served till the end of the Mexican war in 1848 ; after his dis- charge he came to Delaware Co., la., and located his land warrant upon the land on which he now resides. He now owns a farm of 300 acres, valued at $15,000. He has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Township Clerk, Township Assessor, Township Treasurer and County Surveyor. He married
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Miss Lydia I. Luken in Macoupin Co., Ill., Sept. 1, 1853; she was born in Cambria Co., Pa., July 1, 1827 ; they have eight children-Mary E., born May 30, 1854; John R., born Feb. 4, 1856 ; Eleanor A., born Nov. 19, 1857 ; Joel L., born July 30, 1859 ; Jennie Q., born Oct. 7, 1861; Alice E., born Aug. 29, 1863; Maggie A. and Rosa M. (twins), born May 26, 1868.
Wood J. R. far. ; S. 26 ; P. O. Manchester. Y ANDER JAMES, farmer ; Sec. 17; P. O. Campton.
ZOACK FRANK, far .; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Strawberry Point.
ADAMS TOWNSHIP.
B ABCOCK J. B. far .; S. 31; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Beacom Michael, farmer; See. 13; P. O. Tower Hill.
Beatty R. far. ; S. 15; P. O. Tower Hill. Behan D. far .; Sec. 3; P. O. Barryville. Behan M. far. ; S. 16 ; P. O. Tower Hill. Behan P. far. ; S. 16; P. O. Tower Hill. Bishop Thomas S. farmer ; Sec. 31; P. O. Spring Grove.
BURGESS BENJAMIN, Farm- er ; S. 35 ; P. O. Nugent's Grove, Linn Co .; owns 196 acres, valued at $5,800; born in Seneca Co., Ohio, Aug. 30, 1831; came to this county in 1855; married Ellen Haight July 10, 1859, who was born in Sandusky, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1843 ; their children are Hiram B., born Feb. 25, 1861, and Joseph, June 10, 1867 ; is a Republican and Protestant. Mrs. B. is the daughter of Victor and Elizabeth Haight; the former was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., June 22, 1815, and died April 10, 1860 ; the latter was born Oct 14, 1822, and is now living in this county.
Burgess John, farmer; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
AMPBELL EUGENE D. farmer ; S. C 35; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Confry H. far. ; S. 14; P. O. Tower Hill. CROMWELL JAMES, Farmer ; S. 14; P. O. Tower Hill; owns 85 acres, valued at $2,500 ; born in Pough. keepsie, New York, Sept. 19, 1809;
came to this township in 1855, where he has since resided. By a strong effort he succeeded in having Tower Hill post office established, which was the first in the township, and kept by him for many years; was one of the few who, in 1858, succeeded in organ- izing the first school district and build- ing the first school house in the town- ship. Married Martha Royley Jan. 1, 1851, who was born in Manchester, Eng., Sept. 14, 1816. They have one child living-Hannah M., born Nov. 30, 1857, and one deceased-James, born Dec. 3, 1859, died May 2, 1864. Mrs. C.'s children, by a former marriage, are Geo. W., born Sept. 21, 1839; was with Sherman in his march to the sea, and died at Andersonville Prison Aug. 2, 1864; Edward F., Feb. 21, 1841, was also in the army; Mary F., born born Aug. 20, 1842.
D EWOODY JAMES W. far .; S. 25; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
DEWOODY ANDREW, Farmer ; S. 25; P. O. Nugent's Grove, Linn Co .; owns 80 acres, valued at $2,000; born in Venango Co., Penn., Jan. 28, 1820 ; came to this county in 1856. Married Rachel Bardue June 1, 1843, who was born in Beaver Co., Penn., July 16, 1820. Their children are William, born April 12. 1845; Nelson, Jan. 2, 1847 ; John, Dec. 10, 1848; Clarinda, Oct. 17, 1850; Sylvester, Dec. 19,
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1852; James W., March 10, 1855, and Angeline, Aug. 26, 1857 ; is an In- dependent Democrat and Protestant.
DONNELLY PATRICK, Farm- er ; S. 28; P. O. Nugent's Grove, Linn Co. ; owns 400 acres, valued at $10,000 ; born in Ireland Dec. 15, 1832; came to America in 1853; lived in Brooklyn, N. Y., till 1855, when he came to De Kalb Co., Ill; remained there till 1859, when he came to this county, where he has since resided. He is one of the enterprising men of this township, being among the foremost in every good work, and especially devoted to the cause of education ; has held the office of Justice of the Peace for ten years; married Julia Smith June 29, 1855. She was born in Ireland April 4, 1833. The children living are William, Mary, James A., Susan A., Harriet. Thomas, Patrick J. and Julia; is a Democrat and Catholic.
Dover Wm. far. ; Sec. 5; P. O. Barryville. Duffy Barnard, farmer ; Sec. 30; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Duffy Michael, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Dukek G. far .; Sec. 23; P. O. Tower Hill. ASTON ROBERT, laborer ; Tower
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EHLERS HENRY, Farmer ; Sec. 25; P. O. Nugent's Grove, Linn Co .; owns 170 acres, worth $4,500; born in Holstein, Germany, Sept. 7, 1826; came to Canada and settled near Quebec in 1854 ; came to this town in April, 1855, and married Anna B. Mangold July 1, 1 1862, who was born in Switzerland Dec. 20, 1830, and came to America the same year as her husband. Their children are Wm. H., born April 27, 1863; John H., March 7, 1866, and Caroline, Aug. 12, 1869. Enlisted Sept. 30, 1864, in the 4th I. V. I., Co. [ ; was with Sherman in his memorable march to the sea, and was honorably discharged in June, 1865 ; is a Repub- lican and Protestant.
"OLEY DENNIS, farmer ; Sec 10 ; P. O. Barryville.
FALCONER CHAS. Farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Tower Hill ; owns 200 acres, worth $5,000; born in Scotland Oct. 14, 1826; came to America in 1842, and to this county in 1855; married
Rebecca Pierce March 6, 1857, who was born in Massachusetts July 28, 1837 Their children are James, Bes- sie, Charles E., Isabella, Frank C., Ben- jamin P., James A., Eva, Alice and and Ida; enlisted at Davenport, Ia., in October, 1864, in the 4th Iowa V. I., Co. I; was with Sherman in his mem- orable march to the sea ; was honorably discharged at Clinton in June, 1865.
Foley Jas. far. ; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Barryville. Foley Jno. far .; Sec. 10; P. O. Barryville. Foley M. far. ; Sec. 10; P. O. Barryville. Flack Wm. far. ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Flyan Michacl, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Fuller Newton, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Nngent's Grove.
AFFNEY TERENCE, farmer ; Sec.
G T 20; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Gaskill L. C. far. ; S. 10 ; P. O. Barryville. Grant Michael, far. ; S. 29 ; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Guy F. far. ; S. 35 ; P. O. Nugent's Grove. AIGHT ALLEN, farmer ; Sec. 23 :
H P. O. Nugent's Grove.
HALLAM J. K. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Tower Hill; owns 200 acres, val- ued at $5,000; born in London, Eng., Sept. 12, 1815 ; came to Dubuque, Ia., in 1856, and to this county in 1877 ; married Mary Bengle Dec. 18, 1850, who was born in Carroll Co., Md., Jan. 3, 1830 ; has in his possession an orig- inal deed of land executed by John Penn the younger grandson of Wm. Penn, in the year 1793. He has four children living-Wm. N., born in Du- buque May 16, 1857, who married Della C. Nelson Sept. 6, 1877; she was also born in Dubuque, June 21, 1858; their other children are Edward, Ida and George. Is a Republican and Methodist.
Hallam Wm. N. far .; S. 11 ; P. O. Tower Hill.
Henderson J. far .; S. 26; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Hicken Mark E. laborer; Sec. 13; P. O. Manchester.
Houlahan J. far. ; S. 15; P. O. Tower Hill. Houlahan T. far. ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Barryville. Howe D. N. far .; S. 13; P. O. Manchester. HOWE ELI N. Farmer ; Sec. 13; P. O. Manchester; owns 246 acres, value $6,700 ; born in Smithfield, Mad-
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ison Co., N. Y., Sept. 9. 1824 ; came to this county in 1862. Married Harriet Norton Sept. 3, 1850, who was born in Dorchester, Mass., Jan. 27, 1824; their children are Delbert. N., born Nov. 9, 1851; Martha, Sept. 12, 1854; Rich- ard N., Nov. 7, 1856, and Hope H., May 5, 1865. Is a Republican and Protestant.
Howe R. N. far .; S. 13; P. O. Manchester. Hunt Wm. far .; S. 27; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
HURLEY CORNELIUS, Farm- er; Sec. 16; P. O. Tower Hill; owns 320 acres worth $8,000; born in Ire- land in 1823; came to America in 1853, and to this county in 1856. Married Jane Gannan Jan. 28, 1856; she was born in Ireland in April, 1836; their children are-Wm. P., born March 13, 1857; Francis E., Oct. 3, 1858; Cor- nelius, Aug. 10, 1860; Mary J., May 1:, 1867; Julia, April 24, 1869, and Edward, July 29, 1877.
Hurly Wm. P. farmer; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Tower Hill.
TOSLYN M. B. farmer ; See. 31 ; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
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ENNEDY WM. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Tower Hill.
Kenyon B. W. farmer; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Tower Hill.
Kerr Mathew L. farmer; See. 26; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Kerr R. W. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Nu- gent's Grove.
Kerr Wm. teacher; See. 26; P. O. Nu- gent's Grove.
AWTON BYRON, farmer ; See. 36; P O. Nugent's Grove.
LENNOX W. H. Farmer; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Nugent's Grove; owns 80 acres, valued at $2,500 ; born in Ireland, Sept. 1, 1820; came to America in 1832, and settled near Montreal ; was seven years in the British army, engaged in the Canadian rebellion, and held the office of Lieutenant when discharged; Came to this county in 1857 and settled on his present farın ; married Sarah Bur- gress Oet. 17, 1858, in this township, Rev. Geo. Gemmell performing the cere- mony. Mrs. L. was born in Stark Co., Ohio, April 12, 1827; their children are Sarah E., born Oet. 9, 1859 ; Susan, March 22, 1862, and Jesse, Dee.
3, 1866 ; is a Republican and Presby- terian. Mrs. L. is a member of the Methodist Church.
Lyons Thos. farmer ; Sec. 35; P. O. Nu- gent's Grove.
MCENANY ARTHUR, farmer ; See. 20; P O. Nugent's Grove. McCLOUD ERWIN, Farmer ; Sec.
10; P. O. Tower Hill; owns 245 acres worth $5,500; born in Kane Co., Ill., Nov. 12, 1852; came to this county with his parents in 1855 ; married Sarah Baxter Feb. 17, 1870, who was born in Ireland, Dec. 31, 1848; their children are Austin P., born Nov. 9, 1873, and Erwin E., Jan. 7, 1876 ; is a Republi- can in politics.
McELLIGOTT JAMES, Farm- er ; Sec. 10; P. O. Tower Hill ; owns 290 acres worth $7,250; born in Ireland Dec. 25, 1828 ; came to Ameri- ca in 1848, and to this county in 1857 ; married Ellen Behan, a native of Ire- land, in 1853; they have seven children -John R., Kate, Mary, Patrick, William, James and David; is a Catho- lic and Democrat.
MeEnany Patrick, farmer ; Sec. 20; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
McEnany Peter, farmer ; Sec. 20; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
MeKittrick Thos. farmer; See. 33; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
MeReavey Wm. J. farmer ; See. 24; P. O. Manchester.
Magirl Dennis, farmer ; Sec. 24; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Magirl James, far .; S. 12; P. O. Man- chester.
Magirl John, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Manchester.
Magirl John Jr. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Manchester.
Magirl R. far .; S. 12; P. O. Manchester. Magirl Thos. farmer ; Sec. 24; P. O. Nu- gent's Grove.
Manyon Jno. farmer: P. O. Nugent's Grove.
MILLER THOS. JR. Farmer ; Sec. 34; P. O. Tower Hill; born in New York, November, 1849; came to this county in 1876; married Sarah Me- Murray May, 1874. She was born in New York, Dec. 20, 1855; they have two children-Emily and Sarah ; is a Protestant.
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Monagan T. far .; S. 30 ; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Montgomery Wm. renter ; S. 34; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
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BRIEN PETER, lab .; P. O. Tower Hill.
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ATTON JAMES, farmer ; S. 35; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
PATTON JOSEPH, Farmer ; S. 25; P. O. Nugent's Grove, Linn Co .; owns 160 acres worth $4,000; born in Ireland, Feb. 11, 1824 ; came to Amer- iea in 1853, and to this county in 1862; married Margaret Hawks in April 1857, who was a native of Ireland ; she died April 1, 1867 ; married Jennette Read Aug. 4, 1867, who was born in Lucas Co., Ohio, Aug. 20, 1844 ; his children by the first marriage are, James, born July 7, 1858; John, March 11, 1860 ; Mary Ann, May 3, 1862 ; Ellen, Sept. 24, 1863; Margaret, Oct. 25, 1865, died March 11, 1878, and Joseph, born March 31, 1867; his children by the last marriage are Emma, born Feb. 19, 1869 ; Ernest, Jan. 2, 1871, died March 7, 1872; Scott, July 4, 1873, died March 26, 1878.
PATTON NATHAN, Farmer ; S. 26 ; P.O. Nugent's Grove, Linn Co .; owns 200 acres, valued at $4,500; born in Ireland in 1841; came to America in 1864, and settled in Dubuque Co., Iowa ; came to this town in 1869, remaining a year, then moved to Manchester, and after five years returned again to this town where he has since resided ; mar- ried Jane Carrothers April 18, 1871, born in Ireland June 8, 1848; their children are, Mary J., born April 1, 1872; Charles, Nov. 24, 1874, and Wm. J., June 25, 1876 ; is a Republi- can and Presbyterian.
Patton Wm. far .; S. 26; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
POUND E. C. Farmer, S. 13; P. O. Tower Hill; owns 240 acres, worth $6,000; born in Erie Co., N. Y., July 25, 1849; came to this county in 1861 with his parents; his brother, W. A. Pound, was born in same county, New York, and came to this county in 1861; was married to Martha A. Howe August 19, 1874; their children are -Freddie and Louie ; Mr. P. is a Re. i publican.
Pound W. A. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Manchester.
Powers Thos. far ; S. 2; P. O. Barryville. Preston John H. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Tower Hill
R EADY OWEN, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Reissler Jacob, far .; S. 13; P. O. Tower Hill.
Riley John, far .; S. 4; P. O. Barryville. ROBINSON JAMES, Farmer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Barryville; born in Ire- land Jan. 29, 1822, came to America in April, 1844, and to this county in 1852. Married Mary A. Gregg Jan. 25, 1854, who was born in Ireland Dec. 25, 1837. They have nine children living and three deceased-Wm. J., born Nov. 14, 1854 ; Esther A., April 12, 1856, died May 28, 1872; Margaret, born April 30, 1857 ; Thomas, Sept. 15, 1850; Sarah, Aug. 27, 1860, died May 31, 1872 ; Robert, June 29, 1862; Eliza, Aug. 6, 1864; Alexander, Oet. 9, 1866 ; John B., Jan. 4,1869; Henry E., March 26, 1871; Mary J., Oct. 2, 1873, died May 17, 1875, and Charles J., April 15, 1876 ; owns 520 acres worth $13,000 ; is a Re- publican and Methodist.
ROBINSON JOHN, Farmer S. 5; P. O. Manchester; owns 400 aeres valued at $8,000 ; born in Ireland, Far- managh Co., Dec. 26, 1826; came to this county April, 1854; married Mar- garet Swindle March 16, 1854; she was born in Ireland; they have two children living-George T., born March 9, 1857; Anthony, June 17, 1868; principal product, wheat, corn and hay, pork and beef.
Robinson R. far .; S. 17, P. O. Manchester. Robinson Thos. far .; S. 7 ; P.O. Barryville. Rogers D. far. ; S. 13; P. O. Tower Hill. Ryan F. P. far. ; S. 9; P. O. Tower Hill. Ryan James, far. ; S. 9 ; P. O. Tower Hill. Ryan M. J. far. ; S. 9; P. O. Tower Hill. YAVAGE ALFRED G. teacher; S. S 34; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
SANDILANDS THOMAS (De- ceased ), was born in Edinburg, Scotland, June 26, 1823, where he learned the trade of stone cutter, which occupa- tion he followed the greater part of his life. In 1848, he emigrated to St. John, Newfoundland, where he re- mained only a few months, coming to
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Washington, D. C., in the Fall of the same year ; returned to Scotland in the Fall of 1851, where. March 23, 1852, he married Miss Euphemia Smith, and in a few months returned with his bride to America, his adopted country, and settled in Washington, where he lived till 1859, then moved to Columbia, S. C., where he remained till after the breaking out of the war, when he, with great difficulty, succeeded in getting back to Washington in the Spring of 1863, his family coming the year before ; in 1866, he moved to this county and purchased a farm, on which his widow and children now reside. He was for many years a consistent member of the I. O. O. F. in Washington City. He died Oct. 24, 1876. His children are Euphemia, born Jan. 21, 1853, died July 11, 1853 ; Isabella, born July 23, 1854; Mary, July 27, 1857; and Thomas, Aug. 11, 1865. Mrs. S. owns 200 acres on S. 4, worth $5,000. P. O. Barryville ; was born in Scotland Feb. 29, 1834. The family are Presbyte- rians.
SAVAGE HERBERT, Farmer ; S. 34; P. O. Nugent's Grove, Linn Co .; owns 235 acres, valued at $5,000 ; born in Somerset Co., Me., May 5, 1800; came to this county in 1865; married Olive Gould in 1832. She was born in the same county April 23, 1815. Four children are living and one deceased-Holland W., born Aug. 11, 1847; Wm. G., Oct. 9, 1849; Hugh M., March 27, 1851; Alfred G., Jan. 9, 1855 ; and Lewis G., Jan. 3, 1843, who died Jan. 29, 1868. The latter married Libbie Donaldson Sept. 27, 1862, who was born in Pennsylvania Jan. 10, 1846. He left behind three sons-Harry B., Charles H., and An- drew W., who, with their mother, still reside with their grandparents.
Savage Hugh M. farmer ; Sec. 34 ; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
SEARIGHT QUINTIN, Farmer; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Tower Hill; owns eighty acres, worth $1,600 ; born in Ireland in May, 1834 ; came to America in 1852, and settled in New York, where he re- mained three years; then moved to Pittsburgh, Penn., where he re- sided till 1870, when he moved to this
county. Married Martha Baxter April 8, 1867, who was born in Ireland May 3, 1834. Is a Republican and Methodist.
Sharp John D. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Tower Hill.
SHERMAN WM. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser; P. O. Nugent's Grove, Linn Co. Owns 120 acres in this county, 140 acres in Linn County, and 80 acres in Ida Grove, Ida Co., within one and a half miles of county seat ; the whole is valued at $7,250. Born in Medina Co., O., March 15, 1838; came to this county in 1862. Married Lucia Cleveland March 20, 1860, who was born in Tioga Co., Penn., August 19, 1841. They have four children living, and one deceased-Ora E., born in Ohio, Oct. 19, 1861, and died Nov. 10, 1870 ; Eva Z., born June 24, 1864; Annie W., Nov. 14, 1867 ; Ida S., March 23, 1871, and Frank C., July 10, 1873. Is a Republican and Protestant ; Mrs. S. is a member of the Christian Church. SHEW C. A. Farmer ; See. 21; P. O. Tower Hill; owns 160 aeres, worth $3,200; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., in 1832 ; came to Whiteside Co., Ill., in 1853, and to this county in 1862. Married Martha Daniels, Feb. 14, 1853; she was born near Montreal, Canada, April 26, 1836; their children are Willis M., born Oct. 28, 1855; Alonzo, June 28, 1860; Elmira, July 9, 1864, and Freddie, July 16, 1870. Is a Republican and Baptist.
Shew Willis M. farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Tower Hill.
SMITH CHRISTOPHER, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Nugent's Grove, Linn Co .; owns 160 acres valued at $3,200 ; born in Ireland November, 1832; came to America Oct. 15, 1851, and to this county April 7, 1866; mar- ried Mary A. White Oct. 29, 1859, who was born in Ireland ; their children are Edward, born June 20, 1862 ; Susan Aug. 12, 1864; Maggie, Dec. 1, 1868; John, April 1, 1870, and Kate, March 12, 1872 ; is a Democrat and Catholic. Sweingruber Jacob, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Tower Hill.
Swindle A. far .; S. 15; P. O. Barryville. Swindle Wm. B. farmer: See. 7; P. O. Barryville.
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T LIPTON JAMES, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Nngent's Grove.
TITUS WM. F. Farmer and Carpen- ter ; See. 36; P. O. Nugent's Grove, Linn Co .; owns eighty acres, valued at $2,000; born in Kennebec Co., Me., March 24, 1822; went to Massachusetts in 1842, where he remained six years, returned again to Maine, and, in 1851, came to Winnebago Co., Ill., where he remained till 1857, when he moved to Jones Co., Iowa, remaining there until he moved to this county, in 1871. He married Julia Ketchum June 15, 1844, who was born in Ohio Nov. 1, 1820 ; their children are Eveline M., born June 4, 1848; Marcia P., April 18, 1850; Georgiana B., May 23, 1853;
William, June 9, 1859, and Carrie E., Oet. 14, 1862. Republican.
Todd A. G. far .; S. 23; P. O. Tower Hill. Todd E far. ; See. 23; P. O. Tower Hill.
Todd S. far .; See. 23; P. O. Tower Hill.
ARD JOHN, farmer ; Sec. 28; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
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Welch J. far .; Sec. 10; P. O. Barryville.
Williams John, retired; Sec. 35; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Williamson Thomas, farmer; See. 15; P. O. Tower Hill.
Woods James, farmer; See. 29; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Woods Patrick, farmer; See. 29; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
Woods Peter, farmer ; Sec. 29; P. O. Nugent's Grove.
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A LLMAN JOHN, farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Earlville.
Ammerman W. B. renter ; S. 19; P. O. Earlville.
Anghen T. far. ; S. 24; P. O. Rockville. ARNOLD HENRY, Farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Rockville ; born in Canada, 1833 ; came to the States and Jefferson Co., N. Y., in 1849. Followed sailing on the lakes for seven years ; moved to Iowa and settled on his present farm in 1857 ; he was married in 1859 to Miss Sarah A. Reid, from Pa. They have had nine children, eight living-John, Mary, Charles, Ella, Frederick, Edward, Lillie and Josie. He has held the office of Township Trustee two years, School Director one year. He has the office of Director in the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co. one year. He has 240 acres land, value $6,000.
ASHBUBN H. Farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Worthington ; born in Tenn., 1832 ; moved to MeLean Co., Ill., 1844 ; to Iowa and Delaware Co. in 1850; on his present farm in 1865. He was mar- ried in 1855 to Miss Francis J. Reeder, from England. He has 170 acres of land, value $5,000. In politics, Rep. ; in religion, United Brethren. He held the office of Township Trustee three years, Road Supervisor five years.
Mr. Ashburn's father, Geo. W. Ashburn, was among the earilest and most promi- nent settlers of the county. He was en- gaged in the mercantile trade for several years ; was also a popular hotel keeper at Delhi for a number of years. Mr. Ashburn is among the active members in the Church of the United Brethren, which was organized eighteen years ago. Rev. R. H. Watters, Pastor at present. membership 55.
Aubrey R. far ; Sec. 19; P. O. Earlville. AILEY J. B. farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. B Worthington.
Bailey R. M. laborer ; Worthington.
Barrington T. far. ; S. 2 ; P. O. Dyersville. BELL ELISHA, Farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Worthington ; born in Pa., March 26, 1814; moved to Iowa and Scott Co. in Spring of 1838; to Delaware Co. and his present farm in 1849. He was married in 1840 to Miss Martha Nicholson ; she was born Feb. 16, 1823, in Sandusky, Ohio, in 1836; they have had eight children-Mary E., born Jan. 10, 1841; Alvira, born Dec. 1, 1843, and died Dec. 12, 1843; Montgomery E, born Nov. 24, 1846; Leander W., born March 30, 1849; enlisted in May, 1865; died at La Grange, Tenn., Aug. 5, 1865; Eva, born Oct. 9, 1852; Alice May, born May 16, 1858; died
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DIRECTORY OF DELAWARE COUNTY :
Dec. 29, 1858; Bertha A., born Sept. 27, 1860; Clarence E. born July 25, 1865. He has held the office of School Treasurer three years ; he has 180 acres land valued at $4,000. In politics , Rep. ; in religion, Methodist. Mr. Bell was among the earliest settlers of the State, and very few people living in North Fork Tp. when he came.
Benning H. far. ; S. 10 ; P. O. Dyersville. Benning J. far. ; Sec. 14; P. O. Dyersville. Benning W. laborer ; Dyersville.
Bergman H. far. ; S. 8 ; P. O. Dyersville. Billmeirer G. far. ; S. 2 ; P. O. Dyersville. Billmeirer M. far. ; Sec. 8 ; P. O. Dyersville. Billmeirer G. far. ; S. 8 ; P. O. Dyersville. Blackmore W. far .; S. 13 ; P.O.Dyersville. Boddy G. far .; Sec. 2; P. O. Dyersville. Brauer C. far .; S. 27; P. O. Worthington. Brauer M. far. ; See. 8 ; P. O. Dyersville. Brodt R. far .; P. O. Worthington.
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