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Eddy, N. C., laborer.
EDGAR, WILLIAM, retired farmer; was born Jan. 21, 1801, in Columbia Co., Penn .; in 1844, came to Stephenson Co., Ill. ; in 1846, came to Greene Co., Wis .; in 1851, removed to Fayette Co. and settled on Sec. 8, Dover Township. Married Rebecca Gray Dec. 4, 1834; she was born March 24, 1808, in Union Co., Penn .; have three children, one living-W. H., who is a Methodist minister and has a charge in the western part of Iowa. Their son, G. W., enlisted in 1862, in Co. H, 38th I. V. I., and died Aug. 9, 1863, at Port Hudson; was engaged at the battle of Vicksburg and various others. Mr. Edgar was one of the model men of Dover Township.
Elkins, W. E., saloon.
Elsbury, B. W., Sec. 25.
FITLER, NICK., blacksmith. H
FARR, L. L., Sheriff ; was born May 2, 1839, in De Kalb, Co., Ill. ; in Octo- ber, 1861, came to Fayette Co., and en- gaged in farming until his election for Sheriff in 1877. Married Catharine Gabel Jan. 3, 1858; she was born March 31, 1838, in New York ; have three children - Genia, born Oct. 16, 1859; Renia, born March 10, 1868; Hel- en, born Jan. 1, 1874. He is a Republi- can. Enlisted, in 1862, in Co. C, 6th I. V. C. ; served three years ; his regi- ment was ordered to the Western fron- tier and remained there three years.
FINCH, B. W., of the firm of Finch & Butler, grocers, Elm st., opposite Public Square; born in Niles, Mich., March 1st, 1831 ; removed to Jefferson Co., Wis., in Aug., 1845 ; came to West- field Township, Fayette Co., Iowa, in 1857 ; came to West Union in Oct. 1872. He enlisted Aug., 11, 1862, in Co. G, 38th I. V. I. ; he was in all the battles and skirmishes the regiment partici- pated in; mustered out Sept. 4, 1865. Mr. Finch was School Treasurer four years ; was School Director also. He married Mary E. Butler Oct. 31, 1861 ; she was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, Feb. 15, 1842. They have had five children, one son died in infancy ;
the living are Gilbert B., William H., Margaret E. and Ella G.
Fisher, Gasper, farmer, Sec. 32. Fisk, N.
FITCH, GEO. W., County Su- perintendent of Schools; office West Union ; residence Sec. 24, Bethel Township; P. O. Hawk Eye; born near Youngstown, Trumbull Co., Ohio, Oct. 13, 1844 ; removed to Mercer Co., Penn., in 1856 ; lived there until 1861. July 4, 1861, enlisted in Co. D, 62d Penn. Vol. Inf. ; served three years in that regiment ; re-enlisted and served one year in the 155th Penn. Vol. Inf. ; Sergeant of Co. D, 62d, eighteen months; First Lieutenant of Co. A, 155th, eight months; wounded at the battle of the Wilderness ; in all general engagements except Antietam that the 62d participated in ; mustered out June 30, 1865, at Washington, D. C. Came to this county (Illyria Tp.) in September, 1865 ; lived there twelve years, since that time in Bethel. He held the office of Township Clerk six years, Assessor, six years, Secretary of School Board, four years and various other offices in Illyria Tp .; was elected Superintendent of Schools in October, 1877. Married Roxcie A. Moore April 15, 1866 ; she was born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio; they had six children ; the living are Willie Elmer, Mary L., Mer- tie E., Denzel A. and Clara E .; one son, George P., died June 10, 1877, aged 10 months. Mrs. Fitch is a member of the United Brethren Church.
Foley, Edward, farmer, Sec. 28.
Ford, H. A., drayman.
Foster, F. O., farmer, Sec. 22. Fothergill, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 15. Fox, John, laborer.
Fraverd, H. A., Sec. 14.
Frisby, B. R., farmer, Sec. 24.
Frisby, S. H., farmer, Sec. 14.
FRITZ, JOHN, farmer, Secs. 11 and 12; was born Aug. 17, 1828, in Ger- many ; in 1849, came to Erie Co., Penn ; in 1862, came to West Union ; the fol- lowing year, settled on his present farm; owns 130 acres, valued at $35 per acre. He married Susan Weaver. Dec. 25, 1855 ; she was born in 1837, in Erie Co., Penn ; had eight children,
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five living-John L., born Aug. 31, 1859; George, born May 23, 1862; Sarah, born April 8, 1866; Caroline, born Oct. 8, 1869; Eliza, born Sept. 20, 1872. Are members of the Lutheran Church.
FROHLICH, C., butcher ; was born Aug. 15, 1836, in Germany ; in 1867, he came to Aurora, Ill .; in 1868, came to West Union. He married Cath- arine Krakaw, Feb. 7, 1869; she was born in 1836, in Germany ; had four children, three living-Helen, Eddie and Arnold. Are members of the Luth- eran Church.
Fuller, Levi, broker.
G ARDNER, J. W., grain.
GIBBS, CATHARINE, MRS.
widow of John Gibbs, Sec. 36; he was born in 1818, in Ireland, and died Dec. 10, 1862, in West Union. She was born May 1, 1834, in Ireland. They were married Dec. 3d, 1855. She came to Prairie Du Chien in 1850; the same year, removed to Hannibal, Mo .; in 1855, came to West Union. She owns 120 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Had three children, two living-Mary E. and Annie. She is a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
Gilbert, George, Sec. 16.
Gilbert, Mark, dry goods.
Glover, O. B., Sec. 15.
GORMAN, JAMES H., Deputy Sheriff; born Jan. 29, 1853, in New York city ; in 1865, came to Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., and, in 1875, came to West Union; was a teacher in the public school one year ; and, in 1876, was appointed Deputy Sheriff for J. J. Welsh, and still holds the same position, under L. L. Farr. Mr. Gor- man attended the State Normal School, at Potsdam, N. Y., five years. Green, J. B., saloon keeper.
Green, Jas. B., farmer, Sec. 23. Green, Thos., land agent.
GREEN, THOS., farmer and black- smith, Section 8; born May 26, 1815, in Ireland; in 1840, came to Canada ; in 1846, came to Buffalo, N. Y .; in 1847, came to Genesee Co., N. Y., and came to West Union in 1855 ; owns sixty-three acres of land, valued at $75 per acre. Married Ann
Stevens in 1845 ; she was born in 1822, in Ireland; have eight children and one adopted-Thomas L., James S., Charles W., Alice, John A., Mary A., Richard H., Ettie, and the one adopted, Catherine. Enlisted in Co. F, 7th I. V. C .; served three years ; was in the battle of Galesburg and others. Thos. L. also served in the war. Grover, J. B., tailor.
Grover, Wm., harness maker.
GURDY, CYRUS, miller; born Jan. 8, 1815, in Bristol, N. H .; June 25, 1856, came to Allamakee Co., Iowa; the same year, came to Fayette Co., and commenced the milling busi- ness here; has been in the milling busi- ness forty-four years. Married Sarah H. Gordon May 7, 1840; she was born in 1821; died Jan. 14, 1842. Second marriage, to Mary M. Glover, Jan. 20, 1843; she was born in 1812, in Plymouth, N. H .; have two children by second marriage-Seth G. and Mary A. His son, Seth G., carries on the milling business, farming, and is a dealer in and breeder of Suffolk, Po- land, China and Chester pigs of the best improved blood; is also extensively engaged in bee culture; he was born Sept. 20, 1845, in Belknap Co., N. H . married Rebecca J. Patterson April 9 1873; she was born June 24, 1851,_ in Illinois; have two children-Flor ence E. and Mary A. He enlisted, in 1861, in Co. F, 3d I. V. I .; served three years, and was honorably dis- charged; was in the battles of Shiloh and siege of Corinth; was detached from the regiment and detailed for hospital duty ; was Ward Master of the Vicksburg Marine Hospital; in 1863, was transferred to the regiment at Nashville, Tenn .; July 22, 1864, was again detailed to the field hospital at Atlanta ; remained there till Sherman's march to the sea.
Gurdy, Seth, miller.
GUNSALUS, ALFRED C.,
shoemaker, with J. S. Sampson ; born June 19, 1841, in Clearfield, Penn .; in 1859, came to West Union, and, in the Fall, apprenticed himself to J. S. Samp- son, at the boot and shoe trade; has worked for him ever since, except when he was in the army. Married Maggie
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B. Gruver, Oct. 10. 1867; she was born in Ohio; have two children- Florence E. and Ella B. Enlisted Oct. 8, 1861, in Co. F, 9th I. V. I; served two years, then re-enlisted, and served to the close of the war; participated in twenty-three different engagements, among which were Pea Ridge, Arkan- sas Post, siege of Vicksburg, siege of Jackson, Miss., Chattanooga, Atlanta campaign, Sherman's march to the sea, etc.
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ACK, JOHN, farmer, Sec. 1.
Hackett, Perley, farmer, Sec. 4.
HALL, DANIEL W., farmer, Sec. 32; born Nov. 7, 1821, in Center Co., Penn .; in 1864, came to West Union; in 1866, removed to his present farm ; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Lucinda E. Kline, Jan. 13, 1848; she was born Oct. 8, 1824, in Pennsylvania ; have nine chil- dren-George K., John H., Sarah A:, Laura B., Samuel T., Mary E., Ruth A., Daniel M. and William F. Mem- bers of the M. E. Church. Has been
School Director, Road Supervisor, etc. Hall, George, farmer, Sec. 32.
Hall, John, farmer, Sec. 32. Hains, G. W., laborer.
Hains, S. B., furniture dealer.
HAM, MYRON J., DR., dentist ; office over Fayette Co. National Bank ; residence on Vine street ; born in Bel- videre, Boone Co., Ill., April 2, 1848; came to West Union in 1875; engaged in the business of dentist for nine years. Married Anna B. McCasland Sept. 14, 1873; she was born in Indiana; they have two children-Blanche E., born July 18, 1875, and Nellie, Oct. 2, 1876.
Harper, John, farmer, Sec. 23. Harper, L., farmer, Sec. 23.
HARPER, WM., farmer; Secs. 23 and 26; born in Greene Co., Penn., Oct. 28, 1822; in 1842, came to Ripley Co., Ind .; in 1850, came to West Union and settled on his present farm in 1856; owns 330 acres, valued at $30 per acre. Married Elizabeth Cruzan Dec. 28, 1843 ; she was born in Ohio ; had thirteen children, eleven living-Nancy J., Hannah, John, G- W., Mary E., C. B., J. T., W. H., Jos. R., Sarah C.
and Charlie B. Are members of the M. E. Church. Has been School Direct- or and Road Supervisor.
Harper, Wm. H., farmer, Sec. 23.
Haslet, George, farmer, Sec. 1.
Heale, John.
Heiserman, Benj., traveling agent.
Heiserman, John.
Heiserman, Wm., wagon maker.
Helm, R. W.
Hennings, Thos., baker.
Hennings, W., baker.
HERRIMAN, S. K., grain and produce ; boarding at U. S. Hotel ; born in Noble Co., Ind., April 10, 1845 ; in 1853, came with his parents to Minne- sota ; while there, he associated with the Indians, and learned their language ; in 1857, came to Fayette Co. Married Louise Brown, June 24, 1877; she was born in Geneva, Wis., July 2, 1857 ; enlisted in 1864, in Co. E, 9th I. V. I. ; served to the close of the war; was in the battles of Snake Creek Gap, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain ; was pres- ent when Gen. McPherson was killed; they were under fire of the enemy from Snake Creek Gap to the fall of Atlanta, a period of about four months. He owns a farm of 200 acres in Windsor Tp., valued at $30 per acre, and twenty nine lots in the village of Wadena, valued at $50 each ; also a warehouse in West Union.
Hewbank, James.
Hickman, H., farmer.
Higgins, Geo. H., farmer, Sec. 14. Hill, Paul, retired farmer.
HOBSON, ALFRED NOR-
MAN, of the firm of Ainsworth & Hobson, attorneys ; office, corner of Vine and Elm sts ; born in Allegheny City, Penn., April 1, 1848. Admitted to the bar April 26, 1870 ; he has been engaged in the practice of his profes- sion since July, 1873.
HOBSON, JOSEPH, attorney ; President of the Fayette County Na- tional Bank, dealer in real estate, etc .; residence corner Plumb and Washing- ton streets ; was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., Oct 17, 1823 ; removed to Cleve- land, Ohio, in 1853; resided there one year and a half; spent a short time in Michigan, and came to Smithfield Town- ship, Fayette Co., Iowa, in 1855 ;
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moved to Fayette village in 1857; came to West Union in 1858. From 1859 to 1869, he was Clerk of the Court in this county ; he was a member of the 13th General Assembly ; was U. S. Assessor for this district from May, 1870, to 1873; served many years as member of the School Board. Married Elizabeth Baker, April 15, 1847; she was born in Bakerstown, Allegheny Co., Penn., June 25, 1825 ; they have had eight children, lost one son and one daughter; the living children are Alfred Norman, Joseph B. (now Lieu- tenant in the U. S. Navy), Frank S., Fannie E., Leroy T. and Ella C. Mr. Hobson owns 330 acres of land in Sec. 30, West Union Township, besides sev- eral tracts of lands in other townships in this county.
Hodgkinson, C. W., Deputy Auditor. Hodgkinson, W. N., insurance agent. Holbrook, William H., farmer, Sec. 18. HOLMES, B. H., bee hive grocer- ies and city cigar and tobacco store, Vine street ; was born Sept. 27, 1851, in Plattsburg, N. Y .; in 1852, came, with his parents, to Chicago; in 1871, came to West, Union. Married Mary E. Perry, Nov. 18, 1875 ; she was born Sept. 11, 1857, in West Union ; have one child-Hattie, born Sept. 30, 1877. He was elected, January, 1878, Fore- man of the West Union Hook and Ladder Company.
Holmes, H. A., machine agent.
HOLMES, JAMES, farmer, Sec. 28; was born June 21, 1829, in Pais- ley, Scotland; in 1841, came to Canada ; in 1842, came to Orange Co., N. Y .; in 1845, came to Newark, N. J. ; and in 1850, came to West Union; he owns 300 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Kuturah McMullen, Jan. 25, 1860; she was born in 1838, in Center Co., Penn ; have eight chil- dren-Erastus N., Ida E., Frances V., Nancy M., William J., James A. and Baby. They are members of the M. E. Church. He is Justice of the Peace. Enlisted in Co. C, 6th I. V. C., and served three years; he was sent with his regiment to the Western fron- tier and remained there during this period.
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Holmes, S. W., groceries.
HOLTON, SAMUEL, retired merchant ; residence on Vine street ; born Nov. 21, 1825, in Ontario Co., N. Y .; in 1832, came to Huron Co., Ohio; in 1850, came to Fayette Co., Iowa; in 1867, commenced the hard- ware business under the firm name of Hoyt & Holton, and retired from the firm Jan. 15, 1877. Married Mary S. Strong, May 14, 1849; she was born Jan. 22, 1830, in Huron Co., Ohio. He was the first Justice of the Peace of Illyria Township, and also, County Assessor of West Union ; was Town- ship Assessor of Illyria for nine years. HOVER, E. O., photographic artist, Nefzger's corner, up stairs ; residence, same ; was born in Canton, Ohio, Oct. 31, 1839; in 1846, came to Warren, Jo Daviess Co., Ill. In April, 1862, he enlisted in the 96th I. V. I .; was wounded at Chickamauga, and in Novem- ber, 1863, was discharged on account of disability ; he re-enlisted in May, 1864 (for three months service) ; was mus- tered out in November, 1864; he was Commissary of the First Brigade of Cav- alry during this service. In 1870, Mr. Hoven removed to Monticello, Iowa ; came to West Union in 1875. Mar- ried Sophronia M. Spencer, Jan. 7, 1867; she was born near Cleveland, Ohio; they have had two children, both deceased-Birdie E., died Oct. 29, 1876, age, 8 years and 7 months ; Fred- die S., died Nov. 19, 1876, age, 6 years. and 1 month. Mr. and Mrs. Hoven are members of the M. E. Church ; Mr. Hoven has been chorister of the M. E. Church, in various places, about twenty years.
Hoover, H. O., artist. Hosmer, W., farmer, Sec. 14. House, J., Sec. 2.
Howe, Charles, Street Commissioner.
HOYER, CHAS. C., farmer, Sec. 10; born May 1, 1840, in Erie Co., Penn. ; in 1854, came with his parents to West Union ; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Sarah E. Soccrider Sept. 30, 1866; she was born Jan. 27, 1848, in Wyandot Co., Ohio ; had seven children, five are living -Annie M., J. E., Noah, Lenah and Baby. He has been Road Supervisor. Hoyer, Geo., far., Sec. 11.
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HOYER, JACOB A., farmer, Sec. 10 ; born Dec. 17, 1837, in Erie Co., Penn. ; in 1854, came to West Union ; in 1864, settled on his present farm ; owns 290 acres, valued at $30 per acre. Married Margaret Lippencott April 11, 1858; she was born March 18, 1838, in Logan Co., Ohio; had five children, three are living-Catherine J., George Clarence and Ida Sophia ; Rosetta was born Dec. 23, 1863, and died June 23, 1864; Cressie L., born Nov. 28, 1877, died March 5, 1878. He has been School Director, Road Supervisor, &c. HOYT, DANIEL M., farmer, Sec. 16 ; born Aug. 4, 1829, in Magog, Can- ada East ; in 1848, came to Dorchester, Mass. ; in 1849, went to California; in 1853, returned to Massachusetts; in 1854, came to Fayette Co. Owns 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Lydia W. Merry Sept. 25, 1854 ; she was born in 1834, in Magog, Canada East; had eight children, six are living-Hattie C., Nora D., Winton ' F., Charlie W., Frank and Mary P. Mrs. H. is a member of the M. E. Church.
Hoyt, H. B., hardware. Hoyt, L. B.
Hoyt, Nason, laborer.
HOYT, R. M., far., Sec. 16 and 21 ; born Nov. 7, 1825, in Lower Canada ; in 1843, went to Boston, Mass .; in 1851, removed to California, and in 1855, came to Fayette Co., and then settled on his present farm ; he owns 130 acres, valued at $30 per acre. Married Elvira Blake Aug. 26, 1856; she was born Jan. 15, 1830, in Lower Canada; they have two children-Herbert M., born May 3, 1857, and Otto M., born Feb. 3, 1862. He is School Director, and has been Town Trustee.
Huyck, Wm., carpenter.
INGERSOLL, H. J., prop. West Union House, corner of Vine and Elm sts .; born June 2, 1829, in Grafton, Lorain Co., Ohio ; in 1854, went to Me- dina Ohio; remained there nine months and then went to Prairie Du Chien, Wis. ; in 1856, came to McGregor Iowa ; in 1858, went to Hardin, and in 1866 came to West Union. Married Sarah M. Stamp Dec. 19, 1854 ; she was born August 18, 1834, in New York ; had
four children, three living-Frank H., Lillie M. and Jennie S. Enlisted in Co. F, 7th Mich. Cavalry ; served three years, and was honorably discharged ; during his enlistment, he was discharged as a private, and promoted to Lieu- tenant in Co. K, same regiment ; par- ticipated in about forty engagements, among which were Gettysburg, Brandy Station, Battle of the Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Jack's Shop, Five Forks, Appo- mattox, &c. Has been County Sur- veyor from 1866 to 1870. His family are Episcopalians. He is a Republican. TAMESON, G. C. far., Sec. 6.
Jameson, Jas., far., Sec. 6. Johnson, A. A., printer. Johnson, Newell, farmer, Sec. 23. Jones, A. C., groceries. Joslin, G. P., farmer, Sec. 8.
K ENT, JAMES S., farmer, Sec. 7.
KAUDER, VALENTINE,saloon
and billiards, near depot; born Dec. 22, 1836, in Germany; in 1868, came to Dubuque Co., Iowa ; in 1874, removed to Oelwein, Fayette Co., Jowa ; in 1877, came to West Union. Married Ava Kersch Oct., 1866; she was born Nov. 1843, in Germany ; had three children ; lost their son Theodore, who died in 1874, aged 7 years ; the living are Nick and Mary. Are members of the Roman Catholic Church.
KINGSBURY, J. B., farmer, Sec. 4; born March 19, 1827, in Windham Co., Vt .; in 1852, came to Winnebago Co., Ill. ; in 1856, came to Fayette Co., and removed to his present farm in 1876; owns 120 acres of land valued at $4,000. Married Hannah Brown Oct. 4, 1852 ; she was born Dec. _ 6, 1831, in Wind- ham Co., Vt .; have four children- Mary L., Ella F., Wayland B., and Emma B. Are members of the Baptist Church. Was member of the Board of Supervisors for Harlan Tp.
Kinsey, William, farmer, Sec. 9. Knight, J. W., farmer, Sec. 25.
KNOX, JOHN, farmer, Sec. 21; born April 1, 1816, in Ireland ; in 1843, came to Albany, N. Y. ; in 1845, came to Newark, N. J .; in 1849, came to Greene Co., Wis .; in 1850, came to West Union ; owns 120 acres of land,
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valued at $30 per acre. Married Jane Pennay Nov. 1, 1836; she was born Aug. 3, 1816, in Ireland; have six children-Isabella, now Mrs. Thompson ; John A., Eliza J., now. Mrs. Callison ; Mary, now Mrs. Crain ; James R. and Joseph R. Are members of the Presby- terian Church ; have been members since they were 16 years old. Has been School Director and Road Supervisor, &c. Knox, J. A., farmer, Sec. 31.
Kreamer, Ed. A., dry goods clerk.
Kohler, J. N., farmer, Sec. 7.
Krise, Jacob, farmer, S. 1.
AKIN, W. B., Justice of the Peace. L
LAKIN, J. H., County Auditor ; born March 11, 1838, in Point Pleasant, Clermont Co., Ohio; in 1858, came to Fayette Co .; engaged in general mer- chandise business until 1861, when he enlisted in Co. F, 3d I. V. I .; served about three years, participated in several engagements, among which were battles of Blue Mills, Shiloh, Metamora, &c. ; through his bravery in the service, he was promoted from Lieutenant to Colonel. Married Sarah A. Thompson, April 19, 1871 ; she was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio; have one child-Mary E., born May 31, 1874. Are members of the M. E. Church.
Lamb, R. M., Sec. 34. Lang, M. O., Sec. 12.
LEE, H. J., farmer, Sec. 24; born in Essex Co., N. Y., Sept. 4, 1823 ; in 1830, came to Huron Co., Ohio; in 1835, came to Elkhart Co., Ind .; in 1854, came to West Union; owns 100 acres, valued at $30 per acre. Married Mrs. Joannah Crain Sept. 10, 1840 ; her maiden name was Hall; she was born Nov. 14, 1803; she had eight children by first marriage, six living- Mary A., Nelson, Olive, Calvin, Edwin, and W. J. ; had one child by second marriage, who died in infancy. Are members of M. E. Church. Edwin enlisted in the late war and has not been heard of since. W. J. enlisted in Co. F, 9th I. V. I .; was wounded at the battle of Lookout Mountain ; was in other battles.
LEWIS, ALLEN E., farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Fayette; born in Gibson Co., Ind., Sept. 17, 1839;
in 1845, came to Lawrence Co .. Ill., then to Iroquois Co., Ill .; in 1853, came to Fayette Co., Iowa; rents 175 acres. Married Margaret Evans Jan. 24, 1865; she was born May 17, 1841, in Clark Co., Ill. ; she had three children by a former marriage, two living-Rosanna and Theodella. She is a member of the United Brethren .. He enlisted in Co. D., 4th I. V. I. : served about one year to the close of the war; was with Sherman in his " march to the sea." Republican.
Lewis, Noyes, Sec. 29.
Lewis, William, Sec. 33.
LIPPINCOTT, REMEM- BERENCE, farmer, Secs. 9 and 10 ; born in Harrison Co., Va., April 23, 1805 ; in 1807, came to Warren Co., Ohio; in 1811, came to Greene Co., Ohio ; in 1813, came to Clark Co., Ohio ; in 1831, came to Logan Co , Ohio; in 1850, came to Fayette Co .; owns 180 acres, valued at $35 per acre. Married Eleanor Davis Nov. 27, 1827 ; she was born Oct. 7, 1805, in Harrison Co., Va .; had ten children, two living -Margaret, now Mrs. Hoyer; Paulina, now Mrs. Hoyt. Second marriage, to Mary J. Daniels, March 27, 1867 ; she was born June 13, 1835, in Dubuque ; her maiden name was McQuillen ; had three children by first marriage-Ar- thur G., Charles F., and Jessie B. Daniels ; have two children by present marriage-Mary A. and Truman G .; she is a Seventh Day Adventist. Has- been Town Trustee. Mr. Davis en listed in the 7th I. V. I. and was killed. in Julesburg by the Indians.
Livingston, Giles, farmer, Sec. 26. Livingston, Jas., farmer, Sec 14. Livingston, O., Sec. 35. . Livingston, Lafayette, farmer, Sec. 35.
LOCKWOOD, CHAS. M., lum- bergrain, coal, salt, etc. ; born in Prairie Du Chien, Wis.,Aug. 16, 1842; in 1854, came to Plattsburg, N. Y .; attended school two years; in 1857, returned to Prairie Du Chien ; in 1858, came to Stillwater, Minn .; in 1865, came to Calmar ; in 1869, came to Lawler, and in 1872, came to West Union. Mar- ried Helen E. McKnight October, 1868; she was born in New York, in 1846; have three children-John
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S., Chas. A., and Frank H. Mrs. L. is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He enlisted, in 1861, in Co B, 1st Minn. V. I .; served till 1862, then was transferred to the 31st Wis. V. I. ; was mustered out of that regiment July 6, 1865 ; was in the battles of Bull's Run, McClelland's campaign on the Peninsula ; was transferred to the Western Department, and was in Sher- man's campaign and "march to the sea.''
LOFTUS, BRIDGET, MRS.,
widow of Daniel Loftus, Sec. 28 ; he was born in Ireland in 1825 ; she was born in Ireland Feb. 25, 1828; in 1847, she came to New York city; in 1848, came to Ontario Co., N. Y., and in 1856, came to West Union. They were married April 6, 1850; he died Feb. 25, 1863 ; they own 150 acres of land, valued at $3,000 ; have five chil- dren-William, John F., Daniel, Thomas and Florence E. They are members of the Roman Catholic Church. Thomas is now a clerk for Owens & Davis, West Union.
Loftus, Wm., farmer, Sec. 28.
Long, J. C., drugs. Loomis, C. M. Lucas, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 28.
M cCLINTOCK, Frank, artist.
MCCLINTOCK, WILLIAM,
editor and proprietor of Fayette Co. Union, residence on Vinest .; born Aug. 13, 1821, in Wayne Co., N. Y .; in 1832, came to Geauga Co., Ohio, with his parents ; in 1851, removed to Fay- ette Co. and followed the practice of law, and established his paper in January, 1866. Married Athalia M. Lacy in 1850 ; she was born in 1824, in Portage Co., Ohio ; have five children-Frank, Addie L., Nellie B., William H. and Fred.
McCormick, R. D.
McCourt, John, far., S. 36. McMasters, James, far., Sec. 8. McMasters, Samuel, clerk. McMasters, Wm., dry goods. McQuilkin, A., laborer. Millard, Jerome, laborer. Mabb, T. D., far., Sec. 3. Mabb, W. D., far .. Sec. 4. Manchester, J. W.
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