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HISTORICAL
ENCYCLOPEDIA
OF
ILLINOIS
EDITED BY
NEWTON BATEMAN, LL. D.
PAUL SELBY, A. M.
STALE
SOVEREIGNTY
UNION
AND HISTORY OF
WINNEBAGO COUNTY
EDITED BY CHARLES A. CHURCH
VOLUME II.
ILLUSTRATED
CHICAGO MUNSELL PUBLISHING COMPANY PUBLISHERS 1916
Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois Copyright 1899-1900-1905-1912-1914-1915 By Munsell Publishing Company
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FOREWORD
Sixteen years ago my History of Early Rockford was published by the New England Society. The work was graciously received and became at once the recognized authority on the subject. It has been placed in all the public schools of Rockford and in some of the rural districts throughout Winnebago County. The need of a supplementary work, that would bring the record down to date, has been recognized for years, but the expense involved in its publica- tion has made it practically impossible as an individual enterprise.
The Munsell Publishing Company of Chicago has rendered an invaluable service in assuming full financial responsibility for "The Historical Encyclo- pedia of Illinois and History of Winnebago County." This company has specialized for many years in historical publications, which have been complete in subject matter, and produced in the finest specimens of the book-maker's art. The historical portion of the second volume, for which I am editorially respon- sible, covers the entire period from the settlement of Winnebago County in 1834 by Germanicus Kent and Thatcher Blake, down to the present timc.
The first edition of the "Historical Encyclopedia" is the joint work of Hon. Newton Bateman, at one time state superintendent of public instruction of Illinois, and a personal friend of Abraham Lincoln; and Paul Selby, who more than any other citizen, may be called the founder of the Republican party in Illinois. Mr. Selby was the last survivor of that group of Illinois editors who held an historic conference in Decatur February 22, 1856, which led to a call for the first state Republican convention in Illinois. Two of those editors were from Rockford.
A famous preacher said "Theology is the skin of truth set up and stuffed." The vast empire of the soul is beyond the reach of dogmatic formula. So history is infinitely more than a cold recital of dates and facts. There is the human element, with the conquest of the material, the play of ambition, the realization of ideals, and the achievements of art, literature and religion. A city is the product of evolution, as truly as an empire or a planet; and the sympathetic historian is inspired as he traces through it all the golden thread of the "increasing purpose."
It has been my fortune to be an observer of, rather than an active participant in, public affairs. In the language of the stage, I have held a book rather than played a part. That role, however, has been long sustained. Nearly onc-half of the entire history of Rockford has transpired under my personal observation, and I have personally known twenty-two of its twenty-eight mayors. I have
been ardently devoted to Rockford and jealous for her honor. Here two of my children and my grandchildren were born, and here I have made enduring friendships, which have so richly contributed to the worth of life.
Two years hence Illinois will celebrate the centenary of its admission into the union as a state. Rockford was founded eighty-two years ago. The com- bined "Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois" and "History of Winnebago County" will be a timely publication, in view of the state-wide celebration, which will enkindle greater interest in the story of our commonwealth.
By virtue of circumstances which I did not initiate, and could not foresee, I have been permitted to write the History of Rockford and Winnebago County. With a solemn sense of my duty and privilege, I have striven, despite its limita- tions, to make a worthy contribution to my day and generation, the value of which may, I trust, increase with the passing of the years.
Charles a. Church.
Rockford, Illinois, October 1, 1916.
INDEX
CHAPTER I.
GEOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL REVIEW.
Illinois First a Part of Virginia-Colonization Companies Grant of Land to the London Company-Grant of Land to the Plymouth Company-Neutral Territory-French First Settlers in Missisippi Valley - Early Explorers - Marquette - Joliet - Lasalle - Tonti -French Colonists from Lower Canada Founded Villages-Kas- kaskia -- Cahokia-Vincennes-French and Indian War-Winning of the West-Virginia Assumes Title to the Illinois Territory- Derivation of Name Illinois-First Governor of Illinois-First Seeds of National Unity-Transfer of Public Domain to the United States -Division of Northwest Territory-William Henry Harrison Be- comes Governor of Indiana Territory-Birth of Illinois Territory -Illinois Admitted to Statehood
623-626
CHAPTER II. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
Geological Deposits-Galena, Blue and Buff Limestone-St. Peter's Sandstone-Surface Geology-The Limestones-Economic Geology -Building Stone-Gravel-Molding Sand-Lime-Clay-Building Sand-Little Mineral Wealth in County-Topography-Well Wa- tered-Rock, Pecatonica, Sugar anad Kishwaukee Rivers-Killbuck, Kent, Keith and Kinnikinick Creeks-Distribution of Timber- Historic Rock River-Margaret Fuller-Eagle's Nest Bluff-Gany- mede's Springs-Early Flora and Fauna-Lack of Roads a Serious Handicap-Indian Trails Only Narrow Paths-Few Indians Later Than 1834 626-629
CHAPTER III. INDIAN HISTORY.
Mounds in Winnebago County-Three Kinds-Opinions of Archaeolo- gists Concerning Their Builders-Winnebago County in Indian History-Indian Treaties-Treaty of 1829-Indian Eloquence- Floating Lands-Departure of the Winnebagoes-Cede Their Lands East of the Mississippi-Winnebago War-Winnebago Name Per- petuated-Fort Winnebago-Jefferson Davis an Officer of Its First Garrison-The Sacs and Foxes-Treaty of 1804-Black Hawk De-
nies Its Validity-Determines to Resist Removal of Tribe-Born on Site of Rock Island-The Black Hawk War-Settlers Call for Pro- tection-Black Hawk Violates the Treaty of 1832-Again Crosses the Mississippi-Encamps at Dixon's Ferry-First Fatalities-Bat- tle of Stillman's Run-Its Site Commemorated by a Granite Shaft General Scott Reaches Fort Dearborn-Black Hawk Retreats- End of War-Black Hawk Surrenders-Speech of Black Hawk- His Imprisonment-Release and Death-His Character-Lincoln's Comment on the War
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CHAPTER IV. EARLY SETTLERS.
Stephen Mack-First Permanent Settler-Native of Vermont-Came to Winnebago About 1829-Married an Indian-Retired to Webber's Island During Black Hawk War-Founder of Macktown-Business Enterprises-Political Honors-Legalizes His Indian Children- First Wife Dies in 1847-Second Marriage in 1848-Death of Mack -Other Pioneers-Germanicus Kent-Thatcher Blake-Emigration Stimulated-Exploring Rock River Valley-Practical Men-Claims Located-Public Improvements-Panic of 1837-Closing Years of These Men of Enterprise-Daniel Shaw Haight-First White Women in County-First Public Religious Service-Additional Early Settlers-First Resident Physician-Settlers in Other Town- ships in 1835-Pioneers of 1836-Emigration in 1837-New Eng- land Type Predominant-English Stock Founders of Churches and Schools-Their Aims and Character-Later Pioneers of Winnebago County-Prominent Early Physicians-Dr. Josiah C. Goodhue- Dr. Alden Thomas-Dr. A. M. Catlin-Dr. George Haskell-Early Building Activities-Harvey H. Silsby an Early Contractor-Noted Men in Winnebago History-James Madison Wight-Jason Marsh -Francis Burnap-Duncan Ferguson-Thomas D. Robertson-A Pioneer Church Service-The Bakers-Mrs. Penfield-Other New England Early Settlers-A Cobblestone House an Old Landmark at Rockford-The Herricks-The Spaffords-More Familiar Names -Laomi Peake an Early Capitalist-First Public Hall in Rock- ford-The Barnums-Horace Miller-Other Pioneers- Settlers in the Forties-Able Lawyers-People of Sterling Type-Marshall H. Regan-The Clarks-Five Brothers Physicians of Note-First Book Store at Rockford-Judge William Brown-Hiram H. Waldo- Other Notable Men-Early Bankers-The Firm of the Law and the Gospel-John Edwards-Argonauts from Rockford to Cali- fornia in 1849-50
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CHAPTER V. PIONEER INCIDENTS.
A Mysterious Crime-First White Death in County-First Marriages- First County Recorder-First White Children Born-Protection of Land Claims-Trouble Among Claimants-Squatter Sovereignty Judiciary-An Amusing Incident-A Serious Occurrence-Early Ferries-Ferry Rates-Earliest Ferrymen-State Roads-Sums Appropriated for Road Improvement-Property Owners Willingly Donate Land
666-670
CHAPTER VI.
STAGE COACH AND COUNTRY TAVERN DAYS.
The Stage Coach-Frink, Walker & Co. Line Pioneers in Transportation -Primitive Conditions in Old Wayside Inns-Early Hotels at Rock- ford-Tallow Candles the Electric Light of Those Days-Rockford House-Washington House-Rock River House-Winnebago House -The Log Tavern-The Stage House-Brown's Cottage-The American House-The Waverly-The Union House-The Inn-The Chick House-The Eagle Hotel-City Hotel-Holland House- Primitive Villages with Changing Names-Scipio-Rib Town- Newburg - Leetown - A . Seminary Projected There - Gristmill Erected at Newburg-Vanceborough-First Postmaster of What Is Now Twelve-mile Grove-Trials of the Pioneers-Sturdy Type of Settlers-Pioneer Women-Frequent Scarcity of Provisions-Excel- lent Story Told by Judge Church-First Patriotic Celebrations. ... 670-675
CHAPTER VII. LAND TITLES.
Polish Claims-Their Foundation-Polish Exiles Reach Rockford in 1836-Selection of Lands by Polish Agents-Settlers with No Titles Became Uneasy-Their Squatter Rights Disregarded-Appeal to Washington-Complication of Question of Titles-Land Office Re- moved to Dixon -- Polish Agent's Claim Forfeited-Congress Passes New Law-Settlers Petition for Public Sale of Lands-History of This Memorable Sale-Perfect Titles Finally Secured-Truth Stranger Than Fiction 676-678
CHAPTER VIII.
THE BANDITTI OF THE FRONTIER AND LATER CRIMES.
A Well Organized Gang-Counterfeiters-Horse Thieves-Robbers- Murderers-Settlers Forced to Adopt Radical Measures-County Regulators-Murder of John Campbell-Lynch Law-Robbery of McKenney and Mulford-Indictment of Regulators-"Not Guilty" -Revolting Crimes-Exciting Criminal Cases on Record-Murder of Colonel Davenport-Regulators Finally Complete Their Work- Bandit Gang Exterminated-Murder of Sheriff Taylor-Ex-Gover- nor Bebb Tried for Manslaughter-Later Murders and Execu- tions 678-685
CHAPTER IX. COUNTY ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT.
Old Map of Northern Illinois-Organization of Counties Prior to 1835 -Jo Daviess One of the Largest-History of Its Name-Since Divided into Nine Counties-Winnebago Now a Part-The Terri- tory Included-First Census Enumerator-Order for First Elec- tion-First Judges of Election-Political Aspirants-First County
Officers Elected-No Australian Ballot System-List of Voters- County Divided into Precincts-No County Seat-No Public Build- ings-Negotiations for County Seat-Law Specific Concerning Site -Interesting Chapter of Local History-Town of Winnebago Platted-Local Enterprises Started-First County Surveys-Reor- ganization of County-The Mile Strip Contest-First Tax Levy- Township Organization Law in Force-Seven Years of County Seat Controversy-Rockford Chosen-First Public Buildings-Further Controversy-Commissioners Select Permanent Building Site-West Rockford Designated-Mile Strip Legislation-Completion of Build- ings-First Term of Court-A Movement of Secession-The Genius of Nathaniel Pope-Real Reasons for Widespread Movement- Heavy State Debt-The Historic Situation-Mass Meetings-Re- sult of Popular Vote-Adoption of County Organization-Sheriffs -Treasurers-Coroners-Surveyors 685-699
CHAPTER X. A QUARTER CENTURY OF DEVELOPMENT, 1835-1860.
Rockford Appropriately Named-Laying Out of Streets-Early Business Interests - Town Incorporated - Social Standards - Washington Irving's Kindred Here-Only Slave in County-Interesting Biogra- phies-Early Public Improvements-First Military Company- Census Report in 1860-Cholera in 1853-4-Bayard Taylor's Beau-
699-712 tiful Tribute to Rockford.
CHAPTER XI.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS-NEW STATE CONSTITUTION.
River and Harbor Improvement-Historic Convention of 1847-Con- stitutional Convention at Springfield-New Constitution Adopted- Navigation Agitation-Board of Commissioners for River Improve- ment Appointed-Fund Created-Operations Begun-Ship Canal Proposed-Plan to Connect Lake Michigan with Mississippi River -Failure of the Scheme-Similar Conventions Held Twenty Years Later-Other Transportation Plans-Railroad Charter in 1836- Surveys for Plank Road in 1844-Incorporation of the Chicago and Rock Island Plank Road Company-No Plank Road Ever Con- structed Under That Charter-The Only Slave Ever Found in Win- nebago County 712-715
CHAPTER XII. COURTS, BENCH AND BAR.
Early Court Elections-Six Judicial Circuits in 1835-Early Courts Convene in Dwellings-First Circuit Court-First Circuit Judge- First Petit Jury-First Grand Jury-First Court Buildings-Judi- ciary Re-organized in 1841-Circuit Judges-Seventy-one Years Covered-District and State's Attorneys-Circuit Clerks and Re- corders-Probate and County Judges-Clerks of the County Court -Bar of Winnebago County, Past and Present-Second Woman Lawyer in State from Winnebago-Masters in Chancery.
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CHAPTER XIII.
WINNEBAGO IN POLITICS.
State Bonded Indebtedness-Critical Period for Illinois-Opinion of Governor Ford in 1842-State Debt Reduced During His Adminis- tration-Winnebago County Never Favored Repudiation-Elective and Appointive Laws-Early Congressional and Senatorial Districts - -First Law Partner of Abraham Lincoln-Early Recognized Lin- coln's Genius-Winnebago County Forges to the Front-Stable Cit- izens Elected to Office-Campaign of 1840-Whigs Carry in Local Elections-Interesting Side Lights-Abraham Lincoln Candidate for Presidential Elector-Death of President Harrison-Bitter Local Fight in 1841-John T. Stuart Re-elected to Congress-Thomas Ford Elected Governor-State and County Officials-Seven Congres- sional Districts in 1843-Winnebago County in Sixth District- Elections That Year-Further Political Changes-Mormons Move from Hancock County-Whig Party Successful in County Elec- tions-Birth of Republican Party-Rockford's Claim-Citizens Register Protest against Slavery-Text of Call-Historic Meeting at Rockford-Abraham Lincoln Nominated for Senator in 1858-The Lincoln-Douglas Debates-Judge Douglas Elected Senator-Cam- paign of 1860-Winnebago County Gave Lincoln a Large Vote- Mr. Lincoln's election-Memorials to Stephen A. Douglas-County Repudiates New Constitution-Congressional Candidates in 1862- Political Activities-Lincoln Re-elected in 1864-Assassinated in 1865-The Author's Tribute to Abraham Lincoln-Winnebago County's Vote in 1868-In a Visit to Rockford General Grant Made a Pleasing Speech-Second Visit of General Grant-Memorable Political Gatherings-Profound Impression Made by Robert G. Ingersoll-In Presidential Vote Winnebago Supported James A. Garfield-Presidential Campaign of 1884-Rockford Entertains Distinguished Visitors-Official Vote-Political Demonstrations- Campaign of 1888-Official Vote of County-Politics in 1890-Able Men Sent to Congress-First and Subsequent Apportionments of State into Districts-Only Three Congressional Districts in 1831- Rapid Political Changes-Winnebago Represented by Men of Na- tional Worth-Rockford District for Fifty Years Represented by Three Men-Winnebago in the State Legislature-A Careful Record Covering Seventy-eight Years-County Vote in 1892-Presidential Election and Vote in 1896-Election and Vote in 1900-Statistics of 1908 -- In Presidential Election of 1912 Winnebago County Goes Progressive-In 1914 County Carried by Lawrence Y. Sherman for United States Senator
722-737
CHAPTER XIV. PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Free Education Agitation-Ordinance of 1787-First Public School Law-Numerous Revisions-State School Funds-Lands Donated by Congress-Sales of Land-First Private Schools in Winnebago County-First Public Schools-Other Early Educational Institu- tions-Illinois Public School Law-History of Rockford Schools- East Side District-West Side District-Early Educators-Public
School Reorganization-Board of Education Litigation-The Cen- tral High School a Credit to the City-List of Principals-Present Superintedent-Tribute to a Man of Worth-Pageant and Parades -Passing of a Veteran Educator-Statistics-Board of Educa- tion-County School Districts-County Superintendents Since 1837-A Progressive Educator-Father of the Consolidated Schools-Present County Superintendent-Present Consolidated Schools-Traveling Libraries-Township Graduation Exercises- Certificates and Diplomas-School, Social Activities 737-751
CHAPTER XV.
ROCKFORD FEMALE SEMINARY AND ROCKFORD COLLEGE.
Educational Needs-Rockford Site Chosen for Seminary in 1845- Seminary Founded in 1851-Suitable Grounds Purchased-Build- ings Erected-Biography of Anna P. Sill-Of Rev. Aratus Kent-Subsequent Seminary Principals-Seminary Becomes Col- lege. in 1892-List of Presidents of Rockford College-Present Faculty-Board of Trustees-Gifts to Rockford College-Prepara- tory Department Abandoned in 1911-Successful Endowment Campaign-Second Oldest Woman's College in the United States. . 751-756
CHAPTER XVI. LECTURE PLATFORM CELEBRITIES.
Intellectual Awakening-Earliest Lecture Organization at Rockford- Young Men's Association-Most Popular Lecturers of the Day Secured - E. P. Whipple - Horace Mann - George William Curtis-Horace Greeley-His Impressions of Rock River Val- ley-Prof. Joseph Emerson-Bishop Potter-Chancellor Lathrop- Judge Doolittle - Ole Bull - Adelina Patti - Rev. E. H. Chapin-Josiah Quincy-John G. Saxe-John Pierpont-James Russell Lowell-Bayard Taylor-P. A. Shillaber-Parke Good- win-John B. Gough-Professor Youmans. 756-757
CHAPTER XVII.
ROCKFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
First Circulating Library-First Public Library in 1858-In 1872 Library Established Under Library Law-First Public Library Board-"Father of the Library"-Appointment of Library Offi- cials-Changes in Location-Libraries Placed in Public Schools- Gift of Civil War Books- Tribute to William L. Rowland-Present Librarian -- Fireproof Building Erected -Gift from Andrew Carnegie-New Building Occupied in 1903-A Museum of Natural History Presented-Branch Library Opened-Deposit Stations- Number of Volumes in Library-Present Board of Directors ..
757-761
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CHAPTER XVIII. THE PRESS.
Evolution of the Newspaper-Enlarged Scope of Daily Issue-Illustra- tions a Marvel-Special Correspondents Cover Every Field-News- papers of Rockford with Interesting Comments-Rock River Express-Rockford Star-Rockford Pilot-Better Covenant-Win- nebago Forum-Rockford Forum-Republican-Rockford Regis- ter-Rockford Free Press-Rock River Democrat-Rockford Register - Daily Register - Rockford Daily Register - Register Gazette-Rockford Wesleyan Seminary Reporter-Cudgel-Spirit Advocate-Orient-Democratic Standard-Daily News-Crescent Age-Rock River Mirror-People's Press-Words for Jesus (Monthly)-Leaves Forest Hill (Monthly)-Rockford Gazette- Winnebago Chief-Golden Censer-Christian Gleaner-Rockford Daily Journal-Andrus' Illustrated Monthly-Methodist Free Press-Curiosity Hunter-Nowadays-Rockford Sunday Herald- People's Champion-Our Home and Science Gossip-Rockford Seminary Magazine-Rockford Collegian-Stamp News-Rockford Industrial Times-Hornet-Times-Rockford Daily News-West- ern Banner-Morning Herald-Rockford Furniture Journal- Monitor - Chicago Lever - Rockford Morning Star - Farmer's Monthly - Republic - Sunday Mercury - Spectator - Weekly Recorder-Owl-Rockford Trade Journal-Agricultural West- Winnebago County Schools-Rockford Labor Journal-Constitu- tion-Journal of Practical Nursing-Rockford Air Brush-Union Printer-People's Journal-Forest City-Advocate-Rockford Chief-Rockford Union Record-Hammer-Swedish Newspapers- The Germania - Catholic Monthly - Country Press - Rockton Gazette - Pecatonica Independent - Pecatonica News - Rockton Herald-Winnebago Reflector-Rockton Weekly Echo-Cherry Valley Courier-Winnebago County Advertiser-Durand Argus- Free Press - Weekly Echo - Weekly Times - Record - Weekly Clipper-Gazette
762-769
CHAPTER XIX. RAILROADS.
First Railroad Projected-Charter Granted in 1836-Galena and Chicago Union Railroad Company-Survey of Route-Lack of Financial Strength Suspends Work-Interest Continued in Win- nebago County-First Railroad Meeting Held at Rockford- Convention at Rockford in 1846-Great Enthusiasm Aroused-Sub- scriptions to Stock-Leaders in the Work-The Original Plan- Work Resumed in 1847-An Amended Charter Secured-New Board of Directors Elected-William B. Ogden President-Engines Purchased in 1848-One Exhibited at Columbian Exposition in 1893-Extensions of Line-Road Brought Prosperity to Rock- ford-Sale of Right of Way-Present Chicago & Northwestern- Local Agents-Kenosha & Rockford Railroad-Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis-Rockford Central-Chicago & Superior- Chicago, Rockford & Northern-The Railroad War-Chicago, Mil- waukee & St. Paul-Chicago, Burlington & Quincy-Illinois Central-Chicago, Milwaukee & Gary.
769-776
CHAPTER XX.
CHURCHES.
Baptist - Brethren - Catholic - Christian (Disciples Christ)- Christian Science-Christian Union-Congregational-Episcopal- Jewish - Lutheran - Methodist - Presbyterian - Swedish Evan- gelical-Swedish Free Church-Unitarian-United Evangelical- Universalist-Salvation Army-Volunteers of America-American Bible Students' Association-Seventh Day Adventist-Spiritual- istic Societies - Swedenborgians - Mormons - Dowieites - Beek- manites 776-805
CHAPTER XXI. MILITARY HISTORY.
The Civil War-Its Beginning-South Carolina Leads in Secession- Bombardment of Fort Sumter-Rockford's First War Ser- mons-President Lincoln's Proclamation-The Rockford Zouaves- Vanguard of Winnebago County Soldiers-First Death-The Rockford Rifles-Ketcheson's Company-Biography of Colonel Ellsworth-Bishop Simpson-Eleventh Illinois Infantry-The Ellis Rifles-Fifteenth Illinois Infantry-Funeral of Col. Ellis-Winne- bago at Shiloh-Forty-fourth Illinois Infantry-Forty-fifth Illinois Infantry-First Soldier of County Killed in Battle-Death of Colonel Smith-Fifty-second Illinois Infantry-Fifty-fifth Illinois Infantry-Volunteers for Three Months' Service-The Rockford City Guards-Sixty-seventh Illinois Infantry-Seventy-fourth Illinois Infantry - The Mulligan Guards - Ninetieth Illinois Infantry-Eighth Illinois Cavalry-The Naval Service-A Spartan Mother-Tribute to a Noble Woman-Soldiers' Aid Society- County War Appropriations-War Bounties-Cost of the War- Winnebago Exceeded Its Quota of Volunteers-Prisoners of War-Grand Army of the Republic-Nevius Post-Commanders Since 1866-State Encampments at Rockford-Tribute to Thomas G. Lawler-Organization of Women-The Rifles-The Grays- Their Organization as Militia-Belong to Third Regiment I. N. G .- Veteran Corps Infantry-Other Organizations-Passing of an Old Soldier-Soldiers' and Sailors' Home-Memorial Orators- Rockford's Enterprise and Liberality-Observance of Memorial Day-Memorial Hall at Rockford-The Spanish-American War- Winnebago Responded Patriotically-Third Illinois Regiment- Sixth Infantry-Seventh Infantry-Eighth Infantry-Third Nebraska Infantry-First U. S. Volunteer Infantry-Fortieth Wisconsin Infantry-Fifty-first Iowa Infantry-Fifth Wisconsin Artillery-Third Missouri Cavalry-First U. S. Engineers- Second U. S. V. Engineers-Number of Soldiers Buried at Rock- ford 805-824
CHAPTER XXII. THE MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROFESSIONS.
Many Physicians Among the Pioneers-Short Biographies of Well- Known Practitioners-Winnebago County Medical Society-List of Physicians at Rockford-Osteopathic Practitioners-Chiroprac- tors-Dentists Well Represented. 825-826
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