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L ACHAPELLE AMEDEE, fur- mer.
Langlois Francis, farmer.
Langlois Antoine,
do
Levery Joseph,
do
Levery Godfrey,
do
Louviere John B.,
do
Louviere Henry,
do
Louviere Ciprain,
do
Louviere Baptiste, do
Lee A. H., merchant miller.
M ANNING ISADORE, farmer.
Medeaf Edward, do
Mcdeaf Charles B .. do
Miller William,
do
Moass Solomon,
do
Mangen Prosper,
do
Mongen Francis, do
Mudd Thomas L., do
do
Mudd Vincent,
do
Mudd Thomas,
Mudd James T., do
Montgomery Thomas L.,
do
McNabb Matthew,
do
McGee Augustus, saddler.
N TEAL JOSEPH, farmer.
0 WEN CONSTANTINE, far- mer.
Owen Croswell, farmer.
PERRAT FERDINAND, far- mer.
Perrat Francis, farmer.
Phegly Jacob,
do
Phegly John,
do
Panpar Pelazie,
do
Pairier Frederick, fariner.
OBBINS WILLIAM. K Ray Ely A.
Ray Antoine.
Ray Adolphus.
Ray Ferdinanu.
Ray Phelix,
SANTEAN JOHN B., farmer.
Shea Michael,
do
Simmons Henry M.,
do
Skedmore H. M.,
do
Steinkop Frederick, Mason.
Sprigg, James D., merchant.
Sprigg John,
do
Schrider, Dr., farmer.
ITHIBEAU ISRAEL, farmer.
Timpton Sias,
do
Tuller John B.
do
Thibeau Francis,
do
W ENTHER GEORGE, farmer.
TOWNSHIP 5 8., RANGE 10 W., FR .- PRAIRIE DU ROCHER.
E INGLAND ROBERT. Elliot Joseph, farmer.
QODAIR ALEXIS, farmer.
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TOWNSHIP 5 S .. RANGE 10 W., FR .- PRAIRIE DU ROCHER.
LANGLOIS ETIENNE, C., for- mer.
Louviere John N., farmer.
Louviere Engenc, do Louviere Vital, do Louviere Benjamin, do
EARS S. S., commission mer- chant.
I TALDRON WILLIAM, far- mier.
TOWNSHIP 7 S., RANGE & W., FR -PRAIRIE DU ROCHER.
RIENVIENU FRANCIS E .. farmer. Bienvienu Lewis, farmer.
CYASSON ANTOINE B., farmer. Casson Felix, do
Charliville Charles, do
Charliville Francois, do
D EROUSE JOSEPH T., farmer. Dobbs W. K., do
Dobbs Jonathan, do
Dobbs Richard, do
Doza Alexis. do
Doza William.
Danis Antoine.
farmor. do
G ENDROU LUKE.
PUJOL LOUIS P. Planase Antoine.
THOMAS FULTON. T Thomas Matthew. Thomas Plumer.
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S. TURNER, JONES & CO.,
Have in Store a carefully selected Stock of
DRY +GOODS,
Which they offer at
VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH.
Attention is called to their Stock of
BOOTS AND SHOES, Which will be found extensive, and of the best make and material.
CERIES
Are selected to answer the wishes of regular custo- mers, and can be relied upon for quality.
BRIDLES HARNESS.
CONSTANTLY KEPT IN STORE. Liberty, Illinois.
LIBERTY.
About the year 1805, JOHN HICKMAN built a house in front of the present location of Liberty, on land which has long since given place to the current of the river. In 1806, Mr. MANSKER, father of SAMUEL MANSKER, built a house on the island opposite the town, and opened a farm. SAMUEL MANSKER built the first house within the limits of the present town-the same that is now occupied by Mr. TUTHILL as a chair manu- factory. The first store was established by JAMES MCCORMACK.
In the year 1832, JOHN STEARNS, an emigrant from Tennessee, purchased the land and laid off the upper part of town into town lots. A sprightly improvement followed, and the place rapidly assumed town propor- tions. About the year 1836, Capt. W. B. CHARLES, JAMES DEAN, Dr. MANNING, HARVEY CLENDENIN, SAMUEL BARBER, THOMAS FRAZIER, E. G. HALL, BREW- STER, and some others located in the town, and gave it quite a start towards a high destiny. MANSKER, CLENDENIN & BARBER established a store and carried on a heavy business in buying and shipping grain. At this time there was probably more corn shipped from Liberty than from any other port in Randolph County.
The town was incorporated in 1837, and the local
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government set in motion. The first board of town trustees consisted of WILLIAM B. CHARLES, NATHANIEL MANNING, JOHN D. STEARNS, JOHN STEARNS and JACOB PARKS. JOHN STEARNS was elected President, and HARVEY CIENDENIN, Clerk.
The place maintained a gradual improvement until about the year 1842. From that period there was but little progress until about four years ago. In 1855, the enterprising citizens of the town and vicinity or- ganized a joint stock association, and commenced the erection of a large flouring mill. This was the signal for other improvements, and during the next two years a great many new houses were built. The mill was completed and set in operation in 1856. It is of the largest class of merchant mills, capable of producing two hundred and fifty barrels of flour per day.
The town now contains five dry goods stores; two grocery stores; one, chair factory; one wagon shop; two blacksmith shops; one boot and shoe shop; one cooper shop; one hotel; three physicians; one school house.
Liberty is one of the largest wood markets on the Mississippi river. About ten thousand dollars' worth of wood is sold from her numerous yards annually.
. A church was organized in Liberty, about the year 1844 by Rev. C. C. RIGas. The congregation usually occupy the school house. Rev. B. H. CHARLES supplies the pulpit occasionally.
Liberty is situated in the southeast corner of Ran- dolph County, upon a strip of level land, with the Mis- sissippi in front and a range of. wild, eragged bluffs in the rear. The river at this point is probably narrower than at any other place between New Orleans and St. Anthony Falls, measuring in an ordinary stage of
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water something less than four hundred yards. The country surrounding Liberty is somewhat broken, and heavily timbered. The soil on tho uplands is well adapted to the production of wheat, of which the far- mers raise large quantities.
J. P. MANN, Liberty, Illinois, JONES' CREEK POST OFFICE. Keeps on hand a large Stock of Ary-Bo Groceries,
HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE, BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, CLOTHING, WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE, All of which he sells low to cash or prompt time pur- chasers.
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TOWNSHIP S SOUTH, RANGE 6 WEST .- LIBERTY.
L AWSON ISAAC. farmer. Law Alexander, do
M ANSKER R. B., farwer. Man-ker Samuel, do
More Juhu. farmer.
Moure Robert, do
Moore Americus, fari er.
Mansker William W .. tar.er.
P EARSON ABSALOM, farmer. Pearson William, do
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TEAKLEY JOHN. farmer.
Wilson Joko. do Williams Th mas. do
B. N. BOND, PHYSICIAN, SURGEON, AND ACCOUCHER, EVANSVILLE, ILLINOIS.
Attenis i calls fur bis professional services.
EVANSVILLE.
5
kape the same sur
Evare La ! ad
a shop Sie repairing rigs, woking and mynt
a horse mill. The same year Part Caldo x erzet
same Some M. ETum erected ami pened s bocel 3
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LIAM MCNEAL. The next year, 1840, WILLIAM and MCKEE O'MELVANY brought to the town a stock of dry goods and commenced merchandizing. At this time the flourishing aspect of affairs induced the opin- ion that Evansville must become a place of some busi- ness importance, but under the heavy financial embar- rassment which almost crushed out the energies of western prosperity about this time, there was no more improvement until the year 1847, when a new impetus was given the town by VOLIEN WEIRIIAM, who erected a store house and commenced selling goods. Other acquisitions were made to the town as time passed along. In 1854, JONATHAN CHETSNUTWOOD, from Ohio, came to the place and established a dry goods store. Soon afterwards came DAVID HARTZELL, the now busi- ness partner of CHESTNUTWOOD. The same year EVANS & WEIRHAM erected and put in operation a steam flour- ing mill. In 1857 WUNDERLICK erected a brewery, in which is brewed the celebrated " Evansville Beer."
The growth of the place thus far has depended upon the improvement of the country around it,-but the successful navigation of the Kaskaskia river during the past season. is giving advantages to the place which will create much improvement. In addition to what has been mentioned the town contains two wagon manufactories ; two blacksmith shops ; five cooper and one saddlery shop; two hotels; two physicians; sev- eral carpenters and masons ; one tailor ; a good school house in which a permanent school is kept by JAMES A. J. MARTIN. Ferry kept by JAMES WALSH.
The Methodist denomination have two church organ- izations-English and German-both organized in 1858. TAYLOR preaches for the former. BAAH for the latter. Catholics, are building a house of worship.
EVANSVILLE DIRECTORY.
TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 8 WEST .- EVANSVILLE.
A NDERSON JAMES P.
B ERTHAL MICHAEL, farmer. Bart John, farmer.
Blais E.,
do
Braise Henry,
do
Braise Frederick, farmer.
Bruzer Lewis,
do
Brown John,
do
Brown George T.,
do
Brewer Felix,
do
Brewer Thomas,
do
Butler Thomas,
do
Bond B. N., physician.
CAMPBELL ARCHIBALD, far- mer.
Carroll Martin, farmer.
Clase John W.,
do
Crorgon James,
do
Chestnutwood J., merchant.
D EGNER FREDERICK, far- mer.
Derouse Phillip, farmer.
Divers Andrew, do
Dawling Michael, do
Douglas G. W.,
do
Douglas John A., farmer and jus- tice of the Peace. 18
E CCLES EDMUND, grocer. Evans William, farmer.
-
AHARTY MANNS, farmer.
F
Flawley Michael,
do
Flam Gasper,
do
MUEBLE JOHN, farmer.
(T Giberding Debrich, farmer.
Gross Nicholas,
do
TTASEMIRRER LATTIS, far- mer.
Hannaman Henry, farmer.
Hannibutt Charles, do
Hannibutt Frederick Jr., farmer.
Hermiss Phillip,
do .
Hindmann Frederick,
do
Haman Rudd, do Hopka Henry,
do
Horrel Benedict, do
Horrel Benedict J., do
Horrel Cornelius,
do
Horrel John M., do
Horrel Francis E., do
Horrel Thomas L.,
do
Hull James,
do
Harstead John,
do
Hartzell David, merchant.
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TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 8 WEST .- EVANSVILLE.
J EFFRY C., farmer.
KERSTON HENRY, farmer. Knott Killery, do
Kucker Frederick H., do
Kucker William, do
M ARTIN JAMES A. J., teacher. Marlin Fleetwood, farmer.
Mitchell Robert, do
Mudd Henry,
do
Mudd Francis, do
Mudd Charles, do
Mudd John, do
Murphy Michael, do
McCraw John, do
McCann James, do
McDermot James,
do
0 'HARRA JAMES. Ohmes Charles.
P AULTER JOSEPH Sr. Paulter Joseph Jr. Paulter Paul.
ABE DEDERICK, farmer.
R Ready Edward,
do
Runger Frederick,
do
YIMPSON JOHN C., farmer.
S'
Simpson H. D.,
do
Simpson Thomas A.,
do
Simpson James D.,
do
Simpson Thomas L.,
do
Smith Lyman,
do
Skeudmore A. G.,
do
Stiffens Otto,
do
TILLMAN FREDERICK. Thompson John M.
TINSAN JOHN. V
W ALSH JAMES. Walsh Nicholas. Wegner Dedrich. Wcherhcim John. Welshire C. H. Whalen Jonathan.
Y OUNG ANDREW. Yurn Peter.
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EVANSVILLE, ILLINOIS. J. CHESNUTWOOD, DEALER IN
DIRECTORY.
STAPLEI& FANCY DRYGOODS
BOOTS AND SHOES, SUGAR, COFFEE, TEA, MOLASSES, RICE, TOBACCO
And every article and variety of Goods wanted in the Evansville Market. All kinds of Merchantable Produce taken in exchange for Goods. Call at the
CHEAP CA SH
STORE!
EVANSVILLE, October 15, 1859.
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THOMISON & HARMON, STEELESVILLE, ILL. DEALERS IN
DRY- 1000S,
BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
And all other articles necessary to constitute a complete assortment of such Goods as the country demands.
Our business is transacted on the mutual principle, and we invito our friends and the publie generally to bring us every article of merchantable produce, and exchange it for Goals. Give us a call when you visit Steelesville.
CHEAP CASH STORE. J. M. MALONE & BRO, Having established themselves in the
DRY-GOODS & GROCERY BUSINESS,
Would respectfully soFeit a share of the patronage around Steeles- ville. In our Store will at all times be found a complete variety of
DRIGOODS, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES,
SUGAR, MOLASSES, COFFEE, TEA, PEPPER, SPICE, &D., &C.
Our Stock is'open for inspection, and everybody is invited to eall and see us.
STEELESVILLE.
Stoolestille, formy !. anm ! and yet calledl Georgo town, is zit iatel towaris the castern boandlars of ih county, fifteen miles from Chester, on the road leading to Pinckneyville. The old Indian trail and road lea ling from Shawncato von to Kaskeskin passed over the ground on which the town is made, and for many years before there was any prospect of a town, it was the principal thoroughfare of travel for the Southern District of Illinois. Emigrants, from beyond the Ohio, crossed tho river at Shawneetown, and came this route to Kas- kaski :.
Gronds Sreæna, the original proprietor of Steeles- ville, located upon the land where the town stands, in 1810, and made a small farm. The most important event in the early history of this place was the erection of a Fort or " Block Honte." in the year 1812, in which the neig'ilring settlers took refuge from the Kickapoo Indians, whose hostilities towards the Americans had been excited by the British During one whole season the people lived in this Fort. and never left it without their guns and arms of defense.
The foundation of the town was laid in 1825, by the erection of a tread-mill by Mr. STEELE. The mill machinery was driven by the weight of oxen treading
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apon an inclined wheel, which created sufficient power to drive and run the burrs. The mill created the neces- sity for a store. This necessity was supplied two years. afterwards by Col. GABRIEL JONES, who opened the first stock of goods ever brought to Georgetown. In the same year-1827-a post office was established, and Col. JONES appointed Postmaster. The post office was named " Steele's Mills," and it still retains the original name, though the town was first called Georgetown, and afterwards, by Act of the Legislature, changed to Steelesville.
With a mill, a store, a post office, a hotel, and a black- smith shop, as a basis to start upon, tho enterprising proprietor proceeded in 1832, to have his land surveyed into town lots, which he offered for sale at public anc- tion. Among the purchasers at this first sale of lots, were Capt. ROGERS, Col. JONES, Dr JONES, ROBERT JONES, and TANNER BRIGGS. From this time the town commenced growing, and its progress has been slow and gradual-additions being made just as fast as tho advancing country around increased the demands of trade.
In 1838-9, Mr. STEELE erceted a brick residence, the first brick building in the place, which was an orna- ment to the town. It is now owned and occupied by HARRY JENKINS as a hotel.
In the year 1842, the old mill becoming worn and unsteady from the dilapidation of age, Mr. STEELE built another one, near where the first one stood, upon the same plan, but much larger. It did excellent ser- vice for several years, but its din and noise are heard no more-only the wreck of it remaining.
The first church of Georgetown was organized in 1834, by Rev. ELI SHORT. The congregation continued
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to worship regularly for some years, but finally the members becoming scattered, the organization was abandonod. Another church was organized in 1838, by Rov. J. B. ALCOTT, a Baptist minister, and this may be called the first Baptist church of Stcclesville. A school house, standing a littlo to the castward of town, was used for church purposes by the congregation until 1848, whon a new building was erected in the wostern part of town.
In 1854, this congregation divide:l upon some ques- tion of difforonce, and tho dissenting portion erceted a now church building, and have become a distinct organ- ization. Rev. H. S. GORDON supplies the pulpit of the now church, and Rov. II. S. DEPPE that of the old ono.
The Methodists have an organization, (the date of whoso commencement has been lost,) and proaching occasionally by Rev. Mr. JAY.
The Presbyterian Church was organized about eight months ago, by Rev. B. II. CHARLES, of Chester. The congregation occupies the old Baptist Church, and Rov. A. A. MORRISON fills the pulpit.
Steelesville has one school house, in which a school is kept regularly. It is a good, substantial frame build- ing, and stands a little to the northward of town. A new flouring inill has just been put in operation, with a capacity of grinding one hundred and fifty barrels of flour per day. They have a good steam saw mill ; four dry goods stores ; one wagon shop ; two cabinet shops ; one boot and shoe shop; one cooper shop; ono black- smith shop; one tailor shop; one hotel, and two physi- cians.
STEELESVILLE DIRECTORY.
TOWNSIIIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST .- STEELESVILLE.
A DAMS TILFORD. Arnold Elias, farmer.
B ADGLEY DAVID S., fariner. Berner JJohn II., iniller.
Berner Joseph W ...
do
Berner Frederick, former.
Barran I Robert.
Benson Christopher, farmer.
Bergeman Henry Sr., do
Begreman Henry Jr., do
Boageman Anzust.
do
Black George F. physician.
Blair JJames IL , farmer.
Blair Robert H.,
do
Boworman Michael, farmer.
Brown Joseph,
dlo
Brown David.
do
Brown Isaac B., merchant.
Brown Preston.
Brown William H., farmer.
Brown Sammel N., blacksmith.
Brown James T., farmer.
Brown Alfred A., do
Brown William.
do
Brown Michael,
10
Blashear William W., farmer.
Blackelsby Thomas,
do
Busher Heury,
do
C IMPBELL WILLIAM E., far- Iner. Castellow Alfred. farmer.
Castellow John T., blacksmith.
Cross Francis, farmer.
D
EPPE II. S. Rev .. farmer.
Dennis Charles J., do
Dennis James,
do
Deppe Augustus,
do
Dogget Rev .. farmer and teacher.
Dun :an Jacob, do
BERS FREDERICK, farmer. - Edwards Thomas B., do
F
ORSEE NAPOLEON, farmer.
Forsco Richard,
do
CHLAPFORD REUBEN, farmor.
Gordon George,
do
Gordon II. S., Rev.,
do
Green Carter,
do
Guymou Thomas,
do
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I
NGLAES B. F., carpenter.
JERNIGAN W. R., farmer and brick maker. Jenkins R. II., hotel keeper.
K AMPEN CHIARLES, farmer. Korn Abraham,
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TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST .- STEELESVILLE.
Korn Elijah.
Korn Jacob, do
Korn Jolın, do
Kanc James, do
Kendall edward, wagon maker.
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farmer. Robison Daniel, farmer.
Rossindall Frederick, farmer.
Ruhrede Frederick, do
Russell Leonard, do
Ruizede Henry,
do
Rihnheart August, cooper.
EIINIIOFF LEWIS. farmer. L Lehinburg Christopher, far- mer.
Lively Lewis, farmer.
Lively Shadrick, farmer.
Liekess Robert, merchant.
Lickess John, farmer.
Lofton Eli. farmer and school conumissioner.
Luhfsinger Henry, shoemaker.
M ALONE JOHN D .. farmer. Malone James M., merchant.
Malone J. A ..
Mathews John, Rev.
Mathis Leonard, farmer.
Mathis John, do
Marion J.
Martin William C .. farmer.
Mossburg Frederick, do
Misselhorn William, do
Minter Jacob,
do
Morgan J. F., do
Morgan G. S., physician.
Morris James, cabinet maker.
Morrison John. farmer.
Morrison Robert, do
Monteith John A., farmer.
Mycrhoff Henry.
PAHLMAN HENRY, carpen- ter.
Parker Senaca, merchant miller. Perily Henry, farmer.
R OBISON WILLIAM, farmer. Robison Cyrus, couper.
SHAFER DANIEL H., brick- maker.
Short John T., farmer.
Short John E., do
Short Thomas E., farmer.
Short Richard J., do
Siaith Lewis Mi.,
do
Sowerby A. G., carpenter and cabinet maker.
Soup 'r Robert, farmer.
Stevens Wiliam II., farmer.
Stillwaugh Jacob. do
Stillwaugh Albert, do
Stok r James M., do
Steele Albert, do
Stevle Bilen, do
Steele Thomas, do
Steele James. do
Steele John Sr., do
Stente James C., do
Steele Ilarvey, do
Storle Jasper, do
Steele Elvis, do
Steele Thomas, do
Steele M. K., do
Steal. Carroll, do
Saliowsberry George W., cooper. Staley Jacob, farmer.
TIYATUM WILLIAM B., farmer. L' Tate William, do
Thomson George, merchant. Thomas John W., farmer.
U HLES JAMES H., farmer.
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TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST .- STEELESVILLE.
V AUGHAN JAMES, farmer.
-
W EATTE HENRY, farmer. Whitford S. C.,
Wilden B.,
farmer.
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YOUNG EPHRAIM J., black- smith.
TOWNSHIP 6 S., RANGE 6 W .- HARMON SETTLEMENT.
A RNOLD ELIAS, farmer. Addler William, do Adair William, farmer and teacher. Albert John, farmer.
B EGGAMANN Augustus, far- mer.
Baird A. P., do
Barnet Martin B., do
Bean James J., do
Bean David,
do
Bean Benjamin, do
Bean Willianı, do
Boswell Timothy, do
Burrows Ezekiel, do
YAMPBELL EDWARD, farmer. C Campbell John, do
Caudle John, do
Caudle Sampson, do
Caudle Richard, do
Carstatter David,
do
Carter Julian. teacher.
Gicchmeyer John, do
Colman R. E.
Clawson Frederick.
do
ETMORE FREDERICK, far- mer.
Dagener Henry, farmer.
Dillard William, do
Dillard John A., do
Ditty Amos,
do
Deunsing F. Sr., Rev., farmer.
Deunsing F. Jr.,
do
Dresemycr Henry,
do
Delany A.,
do
Delany John A.
do
Dunsing F. M.
do
FIBERS WILLIAM, farmer. Elsey William, do
Elliot Joseph,
do
Exum William, do
Exum Crawford,
do
Exum John,
do
Ewbanks John F.,
do
FANSLOW FREDERICK, far- mer.
Fiene Henry, farmer.
Flanagan Michael, farmer.
Fleming James,
do
Fleming John,
do
Foster John,
do
Fleming William,
do
D
CANT JOHN H, farmer. Gramels Henry, do
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DIRECTORY.
TOWNSHIP 6 8., RANGE 6 W .- HARMON SETTLEMENT.
Glenn Amos H., farmer. Gant Thomas, do
H ACKMASTER HENRY, far- mer.
Hanna James H., farmer.
Harmon John C., do
Harmon John Jr., do
Harmon William, do
Harmon Phillip,
do
Harmon George Sr. do
Harmon George Jr. do
Harmon Abraham Sr., farmer.
Hargion Abraham Jr.,
do
Harmon Michael,
do
do
Harmon Jacob, do
Harmon George T., do
Harris John, do
Harris Samuel, do
Harris Eli, do
Hartman John H., do
Hathorn James, do
Hathaway Milton, do
Hathaway James, do
Heard William, do
Hesemeyer Frederick, do
Heitmann Harman, do
Henderlighter W. J. G., do
Hagranee Frederick, do
Hoppe Frederick, do
Hughes Felix, do
Hartley Daniel, do
Heitman Detrick, do
TAY C. F., Rev., farmer. Johnson Peter, do
Jorgens Detrick, do
K ARSTANS FREDERICK. Karstens Lewes.
Keller John P., carpenter. Knope Frederick, farmer.
Knope George,
do'
Knope Henry,
farmer.
Kern Phillip,
do
Kakle Henry, farmer and black-
smith.
L
OHRDING HENRY, farmer.
Lively Reuben,
do
Lawrence Job,
do
Lawrence Charles, do Lawrence Joseph, school teacher. Lacy John, farmer.
Lehnherr Isaac, merchant.
Lendweill H., farmer.
Lively Edward, cooper.
Lively Joseph, farmer.
M' AXWELL JAMES, farmor. Maxwell William, do
Marlin John M., cooper.
Marlin Thomas, farmer.
Marlin William Jr., farmer.
Malone William D., farmer and blacksmith.
Mahan A. J., farmer.
Mahan John,
do
Mahan David, do
Menis William, do
Miller Frederick, farmer
Miller Augustus, do
Moore Levi, d'o
Moore William, do
Moore James H., do
Moore Joseph S., do
Morrow James Jr., do
Meyers Lewis, do
Meyers Henry, do
Meyers George,
do
Meyers John H.,
do
Meyers John,
do
Mcyers Valentine, do
McCan James B., do
McDonald Marshall, farmor.
McDonald W. W., do McDonald John T., do
McFarlin Andrew,
McKee Samuel,
do
Harmon James Jr.,
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TOWNSHIP 6 8., RANGE 6 W .- HARMON SETTLEMENT.
McLaughlin Robert, farmer.
McMannis William, do
McMannis Joseph, do
McNulty Joseph M., do
McNabney James, do
McNabney Robert, do
N EFF GEORGE, farmer. Neemeyer August, farmer.
0 LIVER ADAM, farmer.
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P JECKET WILLIAM, farmer.
R EIMER PETER, farmer.
Rinkle Henry, do
Rotrock D. S., do
Runger Jergins, do
Ray M. R., do
YIMMONS DAVID M., farmer. S Shack Peter, do
Shernback Henry, do
Bonnenberg William,
do
Sternback Lewis,
farmer.
Sternback Henry, do
Sternback Frederick, do
Sternback William, do
Snaker Henry,
do
Snider William, do
ITAGGART JOHN, Sr., farmer. Taggart John, Jr., do
Taggart John L., farmer. Taggart David. do
Taggart Amos, Sr., do -
Taggart Amos. Jr., do
Thils Frederick, blacksmith.
Teitze Frederick, farmer.
I INYARD WILLIAM, toll gate keeper.
W ELSHANS LEWIS, farmer .. Westerman Henry, do
Were Charles, farmer.
Wilson James C., do Wilson Hugh M., do
Wilson Alexander M., farmer.
Were John. farmer. Were Frederick, farmer.
Weiding Henry. do
Wheitbush Henry, fariner.
Wilson John, do
RANDOLPH.
About the year 1842, Mr. CAPMAN, late of Randolph County, laid off and attempted to fan the breath of life into a place on the old Sparta road, seven miles from Chester. But the sequel shows the progress was slow. In 1855 there was nothing to be seen of the town ex- cept the small grocery establishment of JOHN WOOD, and a few farm houses in the vicinity. The Germans, however, in the meantime, had settled the surrounding country, which they were cultivating with a great deal of industry and prudence. In 1856, Mr. ISAAC LEHIN- HERR went to Randolph and erected a building in which he placed a stock of goods, and at once commenced doing a brisk business. A post office was established the ensuing winter, which was called Bremen.
Mr. BUCKMAN has since opened a store, and several workshops are in operation in the vicinity."
About the year 1840, the Lutheran Germans built a church near Randolph, where regular service has been held ever since. This church was organized by Rev. Mr. DUNSING, who still continues to preach for the con- gregation. Another Lutheran church was organized in 1849, by Rev. M. EIRICH, of Chester. There are now about sixty families belonging to the congregation of this church. Rev. Mr. TEGTMEYER is the minister.
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COULTERVILLE.
Coulterville is situated in Grand Cote Prairie, some eight miles northeast of Sparta. The beautiful region which the town now occupies was in a state of nature, and afforded pasturage for the wild deer of the prairie until the year of 1822, when JAMES COULTER, JOHN and ALEXANDER McKELVEY, JAMES DICKEY, SAMUEL BOYD and JAMES STROHAN came and located in the immediate vicinity.
Under the management of these industrious and en- terprising farmers, Grand Cote Prairie began a rapid change from a forest of waving prairie grass to a prosperous rural settlement. These improvements con- tinned until nearly the whole of this fertile region has been subdued and made to teem with the productions of civilization.
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