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PETTENGILL, GEORGE, Laborer; Washington st., Marengo.
PHINNEY, D. P., Paints and Oils; Washington st., Marengo.
PHILLIPS, WM. S., Farmer, Sec. 35; Marengo P. O.
PIERCE, A. A., Blacksmith ; State st., Marengo. PLATT, S. L., Photographer ; State st., Marengo. . PORTER, THOS. W., Farmer, Sec. 19; Garden Prairie P. O. POYER, M. W., Farmer, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O. POYER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O. POYER, D. W., Farmer, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O.
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POYER, JOHN H., Retired Farmer ; Railroad st., Marengo. PRAY, FRANK J., Carpenter ; Main st., Marengo.
PRESCOTT, C. W., Nurseryman ; Main st., Marengo.
PRINGLE, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O .; born in Berwickshire, in the Parish of Dunce, Scotland, in April, 1813 ; came to United States in 1836, and to McHenry Co. in March, 1848; owns 165 acres of land, value $50 per acre; was School Director two years. Married Jenettc Staley, December 10, 1846; she was born in Florida, Schenectady Co., N. Y., November 3, 1816 ; has three children -all living. Members of Presbyterian Church of Marengo.
PRINGLE, PATTERSON, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O. PRINGLE, JOHN P., Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O. PRINGLE, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O. PRINGLE, JOHN, Farmer, Scc. 23; Marengo P. O. RANDALL, W. S., Laborer ; Mormon st., Marengo. REDPATH, ALEX., Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O .. REDPATH, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O. RENWICK, WM. H., Laborer ; Marenso Township. RENWICK, J. R., Laborer ; Marengo Township. RENWICK, WALTER, Farmer, Sec. 34; Marengo P. O. RENWICK, GEO. F., Hardware Dealer ; State st., Marengo.
RICHARDSON, A., Farmer, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O .; born in Elstead, N. H., December 18, 1806 ; came to McHenry Co. in October, 1855; owns 85 acres of land, value $50 per acrc. Married Eliza A. Siger, of Shorem, Vt., October 9, 1852; she was born March 26, 1814; are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Marengo ; has one child living; had one son, who died in the hospital, at Springfield, Mo., during the Rebellion.
RILEY, B., Farmer, Dairyman and Stock Raiser, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O .; born in Ireland in 1825; came to America twenty-five years ago, and to McHenry Co. about twenty-three years ago; owns 200 acres of land, value $25 per acre; was School Director three years. Married Mary Burchell in 1855; she was born in Ireland in 1835 ; has eight children living-Timothy, Michael, Thomas, Barthol- omew, John, Henry, William and Edward.
RILEY, JERRY, Farmer, Sec. 12; Marengo P. O. RILEY, PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O. ROBB, CHARLES, Stock Buyer; Prairie st., Marengo. RODERICK, J. M., Laborer ; Marengo Township. ROGERS, CHARLES, Laborer ; Main st., Marengo. ROSS, ROGER, Laborer ; Taylor st., Marengo. ROSE, PETER, Laborer ; Marengo Township. ROWE, CHARLES, Farmer, Scc. 21; Marengo P. O. ROWE, R. F., Laborer ; Marengo Township. . ROWE, R. G., Farmer, Sec. 21; Marengo.P. O. ROGERS, J. S., Nurseryman ; Main st., Marengo.
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ROWLAND, SAMUEL, Pension Agent; Main st., Marengo. RYAN, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
RYDER, ALMON A., Hotel and Livery Stable ; Marengo; born in town of Alden, McHenry Co, April 22, 1843; owns a hotel. Marricd Minorca Hog- obaum in Marengo, February 11, 1873 ;· no children.
SAFFORD, FRANK, Retired ; Main st., Marengo. SANDERS, WH. H., Harness Maker; State st., Marengo. SAMPTER, GEORGE, Clothier ; State st., Marengo. SANDERS, GEO. W., Jeweler ; State st., Marengo. SCHWAGER, AUGUSTUS, Farmer, Scc. 27; Marengo P. O. SCOTT, R. D., Dealer in Pianos ; Deitz st., Marengo. SEARS, H. A., Laborer ; Garden Prairic P. O.
SEARS, Z. W., Farmer, Stock Raiser and Dairyman ; Garden Prairie P. O .; born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., February 4, 1812; came to McHenry Co. October, 1839 ; owns 520 acres of land, value $50 per acre ; has a large stone quarry on farm. Married Louisa J. Harris, of Sheldon, Genesee Co., N. Y., November 19, 1846 ; she was born December 4, 1826 ; had four children. Members of Congre- gational Church of Garden Prairie.
SHUTLEFF, A. J., Stock Buyer ; Main st., Marengo. SHANNELL, JEFF., Laborer; Deitz st., Marengo.
SHERMAN, O. G., Photographer ; State st., Marengo. 1
SHEARER, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 32; Marengo P. O. SHEARER, CHARLES, Laborer ; Marengo Township.
SHEARER, MARVIN, Farmer, Sec. 34; Marengo P. O.
SHILLINGTON, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 33; Marengo P. O .; born in County Loraine, Ireland, 1816; came to United States 1843, and to McHenry Co. 1865 ; owns 111 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Ellen Kelley (second wife), of Roscommon, Ireland, November 16, 1861 ; has four children, all living. Mem- bers of Catholic Church of Marengo.
SIMONS, JULIUS, Farmer, Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. O. SIMONS, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 20; Marengo P. O. SIMONS, FRANK, Laborer ; Marengo Township. SIMONS, C. D., Laborer ; Marengo Township.
SIMPKINS, G. K., Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Garden Prairie P. O. ; born in Coral Town- ship, McHenry Co., September 23, 1842 ; owns 80 acres of land, value $50 per acre; has a stone quarry of 20 acres. Married Mary E. Pierce, of East Durham, Greene Co .. N. Y., December 3, 1872; she was born July 18, 1853; has three children, two girls and one boy.
SKINNER, E. B., Carriage Maker; State st., Marengo. SMITH, WARREN, Farmer, Scc. 22; Marengo P. O. SMITH, A. E., Farmer, Sec. 7; Marengo P. O. SMITH, HULETT, Insurance Agent ; Main st., Marengo.
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SMITH, JOEL, Farmer, Sec. 22; Marengo P. O. SMITH, P. B., Merchant; State st., Marengo. SMITH, FRED. A., Manufacturer of Wind Mills ; State st., Marengo. .
SMITH, E. K., Law Student ; State st., Marengo.
SPENCER, LEROY, Laborer ; Main st., Marengo.
SPENCER, CALVIN, Farmer ; Marengo ; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., October 6, 1807 ; came to McHenry Co. September 14, 1835 ; made the first claim same day to land-now the village of Marengo; owns 160 acres of land, value $8,000; has been member of Board of Trustees four years. Married Mary Ann Hance, in Seneca Co., Ohio, February 18, 1828; has seven children ; kept hotel, also, from 1836 to 1842.
SPITZER, ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 33; Marengo P. O.
SPLAIN, MORRIS, Farmer, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.
SPONABLE, GEO. W., Farmer ; Washington st., Marengo.
SPERRY, ANSON, Attorney at Law ; Prairie st., Marengo.
SPILLANE, M., Farmer, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O .; born in Cork, Ireland, May, 1830 ; came to America 1842, and to McHenry Co. November 25, 1854; owns 40 acres of land ; value, $30 per acre. Married . Hanora Noonan, of Cork, Ire- land, November 8, 1854; had ten children, all living. Catholic.
STEARNES, LUTHER, Farmer, Sec. 6; Garden Prairie P. O. STEDMAN, D. A., Joiner; Prairie st., Marengo.
STETSON, M. B., Clerk ; State st., Marengo.
STONE, O. B., REV., Baptist Minister ; Prairie st., Marengo.
STEWART, A. D., Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
STEWART, WM. C., Druggist and Postmaster; State st., Marengo.
STEWART, JANE, Mrs., Residence, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O .; born in En- gland, in 1800 ; came to America 1836, and to McHenry Co. 1839; owns 280 acres of land, value $50 per acre; has seven children living, Elizabeth, Jennette, Alex- ander, Stephen, John A., Wm. H. and Kate.
STRICKLAND, CHARLES, Writing Master ; Railroad st., Marengo. STYRES, WILLIAM, Laborer ; State st., Marengo. STULL, THOS. W., Physician ; State st., Marengo. STULL, JOEL, Farmer, Sec. 22; Marengo P. O. STULL, LEFLER, Farmer, Sec. 14; Marengo P. O. STYRES, ABRAHAM, Laborer; State st., Marengo. STONE, CHARLES, Painter ; Prairie st., Marengo. SULLIVAN, WILLIAM, Painter ; Prairie st., Marengo. SWAIN, ISAAC, Farmer Sec. 19; Garden Prairie P. O. SWAIN, LOT, Farmer, Sec. 18; Garden Prairie P. O. SWAIN, WILLARD, Farmer, Sec. 19; Garden Prairie P. O. SYLVESTER, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O. TALBOTT, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 36; Marengo P. O. TAYLOR, FRANK, Painter ; Prairie st., Marengo.
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THOMPSON, WM. M., Laborer ; Marengo Township. TEEPLE, J. C., Lumber Dealer ; State st., Marengo. THOMPSON, WM., Grocer; Main st., Marengo.
THORNE, HENRY M., Farmer, Sec. 33; Marengo P. O .; born in Canada, March 27, 1820; came to McHenry Co. in 1840 ; owns 320 acres of land. Married C. M. Cobb, daughter of W. Cobb, of Cazenovia, Madison Co., N. Y., February 26, 1845 ; has two children.
THORNE, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 33; Marengo P. O.
TREAT, W. A., Hardware Dealer ; State st., Marengo.
TOBIN, CORNELIUS, Laborer ; State st., Marengo.
TRUESDELL, B. W., Laborer ; Main st., Marengo.
TRIP, O. A., Farmer, Secs. 6 and 7; Garden Prairie P. O .; born in Boone Co., Ill., September 20, 1846 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Sarah M. Isbell, of Washington Co., Mo., September 28, 1873; she was born March 15, 1848; has two children, both living. Mrs. Tripp moved to California when two . years old and remained there eleven years, then went to Nevada and remained there until married, when they came to this State.
VAIL, J. I., Dry Goods Clerk ; State st., Marengo. VAN DERVEER, WM., Dry Goods Clerk ; State st., Marengo.
VAIL, E. P., Dealer in Butter, Eggs and Cheese ; Marengo; born in Middletown, Rutland Co., Vt., February 15, 1834; came to McHenry Co. in 1855 ; owns house and lot. Married Caroline Bassett, of Cortland, Cortland Co., N. Y., October 23, 1860 ; had one boy, since dead.
VAIL, ANSON, Constable ; Washington st., Marengo.
VAIL, E. J., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; · Marengo P. O.
VAIL, A. I., Horse Dealer ; Main st., Marengo.
VAN ALSTYN, E. B., Grocer; State st., Marengo. VAN ALSTYN, CHARLES, Clerk ; State st., Marengo. VASEY, WILLIAM, Farmer ; Main st., Marengo. VAUGHTER, J. G., Retired ; Main st., Marengo. VENARD, JOHN, Horse Doctor ; State st., Marengo. 1
WAGER, RUBEN, Retired ; Washington st., Marengo. WARE, GEORGE, Carpenter ; State st., Marengo. WALLING, ALEX., Blacksmith ; State st., Marengo. WASHBURN, SILAS, Laborer ; State st., Marengo. WARREN, J. F., Lumber Dealer ; State st., Marengo.
WASHBURN, NELSON, Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O .; born in Otsego Co., N. Y., January 9, 1836; came to McHenry Co. in 1862 ; rents the Hutchin- son estate. Married Isabella Sawyer, in 1866; she was born in Stockbridge, Vt., February 27, 1837 ; has four children living.
WATENPAUCH, ISAAC, Retired Farmer ; Railroad st., Marengo.
WARE, CHARLES, Carpenter ; State st., Marengo.
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WEAVER, JAMES J., Farmer and Stock Raiscr, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O .; born in Holmesville, Holmes Co., Ohio, May 15, 1839 ; came to McHenry Co. in fall of 1845 ; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $2,500; was private in Co. A, Fif- tcenth Regt. Ill. Inf., eighteen months. Married Melissa J. Pease, of Marengo, McHenry Co., Ill., November 17, 1864 ; she was born December 10, 1839; had five children, four living.
WEBB, F., Carpenter ; State st., Marengo.
WEEKS, GEO. R., Boot and Shoe Dealer ; State and Main sts., Marengo.
WELCH, JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 12; Marengo P. O. . WELCH, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 12; Marengo P. O.
WELCH, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 12; Marengo P. O. WELCH, DANIEL, Laborer; State st., Marengo.
WELLS, J. T., Farmer, Sec. 35 ; Railroad st., Marengo.
WELLS, P. L., Miller ; Prairie st., Marengo.
WELLS, G. V., President of First National Bank ; Marengo; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., June 22, 1808 ; came to McHenry Co. May 16, 1858; value of property $11,000; has been Justice of the Peace fifteen years, also Town and Corporation Clerk five years. Married Matilda Warner, of Orleans Co., N. Y., December 31, 1829 ; had four children, two dead and two living.
WERNHAM, S. C., Physician ; Prairie st., Marengo. WELLS, RICHARD, Laborer ; State st., Marengo .: WEST, ROSCOE, Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.
WEST, W. E., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O .; born in Madi- son Co., Ohio, August 4, 1823, came to Elgin, Ill., 1836, and to McHenry Co. February 25, 1876 ; owns 200 acres of land, value $50 per acre; was member of Co. B, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf. Married Arvilla Lewis, of Stockholm, March 8, 1855; she was born February 8, 1831 ; has two children, both members of M. E. Church.
WHITE, R. G., Agricultura Implement Dealer ; State st., Marengo. WHITE, R. A., Retired Farmer ; Main st., Marengo.
WHITE, MARCUS, Farmer, Secs. 30 and 31; Garden Prairie P. O., Boone Co .; born in Orange Co., N. Y., December 28, 1803; came to McHenry Co. June, 1839; owns 425 acres of land, value $50 per acre. Married Elizabeth McConnell January 26, 1826, who died March 4, 1860. Married Mrs. Fannie M. Woods (second wife), of Montague, Mass., February 7, 1865 ; he had three children by first marriage, one living ; she had three by first marriage, one living.
WILLIAMS, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O. WILLARD, A., Laborer ; Mormon st., Marengo. WILLARD, R., Laborer ; Mormon st., Marengo. WILSON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O. WILSON, CHARLES, Laborer ; Marengo Township.
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WOLLEBEN, A. R., Traveling Agent ; State st., Marengo. WOOD, W. D., Telegraph Operator (Depot) ; State st., Marengo. WOODARD, J. M., Retired ; Main st., Marengo. WOODRUFF, JESSE, Farmer, Sec. 11, Marengo P. O. WOODARD, H. L., Laborer ; Prairie st., Marengo. WOODARD, LORIN, Nurseryman ; Main st., Marengo.
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MARENGO BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
· G. V. MILLS, President, R. M. PATRICK, Cashier, STATE ST.
JAMES BURGIN, GROCER,
STATE ST.
A. B. COON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, STATE ST.
J. C. HINDES,
IMPROVED DRIVE WELL, IRON PUMPS AND WIND-MILLS, RAILROAD STREET,
C. E. KELLEY, Foundry and Machine Shop, Wood and Iron Pumps, Horse Powers and Engines, RAILROAD STREET.
GEORGE CRECO,
Livery, Feed and Sale Stable, PRAIRIE ST.
EZRA O. KNAPP, MEAT MARKET, STATE ST.
E. S. CALDWELL, 1
CHARLES W. PEASE,
Drive Wells, Iron and Wood Pumps, Wind- Mills, Gas Pipe, Patentee of the Well Auger ; Wells Bored and Filled. RAILROAD ST.
CC PER,
STATE ST.
RYDER'S HOTEL, A. A. RYDER, Proprietor, State and Prairie Streets.
E. P. VAIL, DEALER IN BUTTER, EGGS and CHEESE STATE ST.
J. H. DEITZ, MACHINE SHOP, STATE ST.
C. W. INGERSOLL, Grain Buyer, Shipper, etc., DEALER IN SEEDS, ETC., PRAIRIE ST.
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MARENGO BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
ABBOTT, W. P., & SON, General Merchants, cor. State and Prairie sts.
ADAMS, J. Q., Dentist, State and Washington sts.
BELDIN, J. T., Jeweler, State st.
BLOODGOOD, WILLARD, Boots and Shoes, State st. BULARD, J. H., Jeweler, Ann and Main sts. CASELY, & ABBOTT, Furniture Dealers, State st. CORSON, ALFRED, Marble Yard, State st. CRISSEY S. A., Harness and Hardware, Main st.
CURTISS, IRA R., Attorney at Law, State st. CLARK, C. G., Boots and Shoes, Main st. CRANDALL, H. A., Mason, Forest st. CRUMB, DARIUS, Lumber Yard, Main st.
- DAUGHERTY, WILLIAM, Boots and Shoes, State st. EDWARDS, C. Y., Nursery, Washington st. GOCHEY, J. A., Blacksmith, State st. GREEN, J. W., Physician and Surgeon, State st.
GOODRICH, E. J., Furniture Dealer, State st. GRIFFIN, JOSEPH, Grocer, State st. HANCE, JOHN, Grocer, Main st. HAGAR, ABNER, DR., Physician and Surgeon, Main st. HERELEY, DANIEL, JR., Grocer, State st. HOVEY & WILSON, Meat Market, Main st. HUNGERFORD, GEORGE, Physician and Surgeon, Main st. McGOVERN & O'BRIEN, Grocers, State st.
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MESICK, WM. H., Physician and Surgeon, Main st.
MUNGER, GEORGE, Tobacconist, State st.
NORRIS, W. W., Grocer, State st. PATRICK, R. M. & F. W., & Co., Dry Goods, Drugs and Groceries, State st. PARKHURST, P. T., Boots and Shoes, State st.
PECK, DANIEL E., Nursery, Washington st.
PARKER & SMITH, Dry Goods and Groceries, State st.
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PHINNEY, D. P., Paints and Oils, Washington st. RENWICK, GEO. F., Hardware, State.st. RYDER, A. A., Proprietor Ryder's Hotel, State and Prairie sts. SCOTT, R. D., Musical Instruments, Organs, Pianos, etc., Deitz st. SHERMAN, C. G., Photograph Gallery, State st. SKINNER, E. B., Carriage Maker, State st. SANDERS, GEO. W., Jeweler, State st. SAMPTER, GEO., Merchant Tailor, State st. STULL, THOMAS W., Physician and Surgeon, State st. TREAT, WARREN A., Hardware, State st. THOMPSON, WM., Grocer, Main st. VAN ALSTYN, E. B., Grocer, State st. WARREN & PEEPLE, Lumber Dealers, State st. WEEKES, GEO. R .. Boots and Shoes, State and Main sts. WELLS, P. L., Miller, Prairie st.
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MCHENRY TOWNSHIP.
ABBOTT, ADELBERT, Farmer, Sce. 19; Ostend P. O.
ABBOTT, F. A., Farmer, See. 19; Woodstock P. O.
ADAMS, NICHOLAS, Lives with his son Matthias, Sec. 12; McHenry P. O. ADAMS, CASTOR, Farmer, Sec. 12; McHenry P. O. ADAMS, MATTHIAS, Farmer, See. 12 ; MeHenry P. O. ADAMS. PETER, Farmer, Sec. 7, R. 9 ; McHenry P. O. BALDWIN, S. W., School Teacher ; MclIenry. BARKENHAZEN, AUGUST, Laborcr ; Johnsburg.
BARNEY, J. F., Stone Mason and Plasterer ; Ringwood. BARNEY, C. E., Laborer ; Ringwood.
BASSETT, J. E., Farmer, Sec. 30; Ostend P. O.
BASSETT, W., Lives with his father, Sec. 30; Ostend P. O.
BARBIAN, NICHOLAS, Cooper ; MeHenry.
BOOMER, A. P., Bridge Builder ; W. MeHenry.
BECKER, JACOB, Merchant Tailor and Gents' Furnishing Goods ; MeHenry ; born in New Shasburg, Prussia, September 8, 1848; came to the United States in 1867 ; settled at Fond du Lac July 16, 1867 ; moved to Kenosha July 8, 1871, and to McHenry March 14, 1876; was foreman of Hook and Ladder Co. in Kenosha, in 1874. Married Lizzie Wagner September 8, 1874, who was born in Fleisheim, Prussia ; has two children-Lizzie, born in Kenosha June 28, 1875; and Gertrude, born in McHenry October 12, 1876.
BECKWITH, CHAUNCEY, Farmer; W. McHenry.
· BECKWITH, FANNIE A., Widow of Ira; W. McHenry.
BECKWITH, GEORGE, Farmer ; W. McHenry.
BEERS, E. A., Physician ; McHenry.
BENTFIELD, JOSEPH, Boot and Shoe Dcaler; McHenry. BENALKIN, MARGARETHA, Widow, See. 24; MeHenry P. O.
BENALKIN, HENRY, Laborer ; MeHenry P. O.
BENTES, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13; Johnsburg P. O.
BENTES, STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec. 14; Johnsburg P. O. BEST, FRANCIS, Baker; McHenry.
BIEHLER, THEODORE, Wagon and Carriage Maker ; Johnsburg. BISHOP, JACOB, Stone Mason and Plasterer ; McHenry.
BISHOP, R., Attorney at Law and Banker ; MeHenry ; born in Gainesville, Wyo- ming Co., N. Y., November 16, 1824 ; worked as blacksmith twenty years ; eame to
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McHenry Co. in 1844; owns 1,000 acres of land ; owner of tho Fox River Valley Flouring Mills at McHenry ; one-half owner of Farmers' Bank, Woodstock, and manufacturer of all kinds of Farming Implements ; has been Supervisor thirteen ycars, and member of the Twenty-eighth General Assembly. Married Mary Morris in McHenry, October, 6, 1849, who was born in Yates Co., N. Y., March 13, 1827 ; has two children-Ormis, born in McHenry in 1851, and Lola, born August 13, 1855.
BISHOP, O., Hardware and Agricultural Implement Dealer ; McHenry.
BLECK, NICHOLAS, Blacksmith ; Ringwood.
BLECK, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 23; MeHenry P. O.
BLECK, MATTHIAS, JR., Farmer, Scc. 23; McHenry P. O.
BLECK & BROS., Furniture Dealers ; McHenry.
BLECK, J. A., Farmer, Scc. 13; Johnsburg.
BLECK, MATTHIAS, SR., Farmer, Sec. 23; McHenry P. O.
BLECK, P. W., General Merchant; McHenry.
BOHER, JOSEPH, Laborer; McIIenry. BOUSLETT, LEONARD, Dry Goods Merchant ; Johnsburg. BOUSLETT, JACOB, Saloon Keeper; McHenry.
BOYLE, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec. 28; McHenry P. O. BRAHAN, MICHAEL, Laborer; W. McHenry.
BRESEE, EDSON, Superintendent Pickle Factory ; McHenry.
BREYER, FREDERICK, Teamster ; W. McHenry.
BRIFIELD, BERNARD, Farmer, Sec. 29, R. 9; MclIenry P. O.
BROWN, CHARLES, Farmer, s. e. Sec. 1 ; Woodstock P. O .; born in Auburn, Fayette Co., Ia., September 22, 1854 ; owns 80 acres of land. Married Fannie E. Sullivan December 28, 1875, who was born in Wisconsin January 10, 1860.
BROWN, H. F., Physician ; McHenry.
BROTT, SIMON D., Farmer, Scc. 31 ; Ostend P. O. BUCKLIN, GEO. A., General Merchant ; McHenry.
BUCK, JOSEPH, Saloon Keeper and Farmer ; McHenry.
BUCKLAND, R. A., Cheese Manufacturer and Nurseryman, Ringwood ; born in Brandon, Rutland Co., Vt., February 22, 1827 ; came to Kane Co. in 1849, and to McHenry Co. in 1854; worked in Engineering Department of Fox River Valley Railroad four years ; then removed to Wisconsin, and returned to McHenry Co. in 1866. Married Laura E. Smith, of Smith Corners, McHenry Co., in February, 1855, who died in June, 1869; had four children, all living. Married Harriet Pike, of Plymouth, N. II., in August, 1871.
BUESSER, ELIZABETH, MRS., Widow of Henry, Sec. 13; Johnsburg P. O. BUGNER, JOHN, Farmer ; Johnsburg. BUGNER, MARTIN, Laborer ; Johnsburg. BUGBEE, ORSON, Clerk of Perry & Martin ; McHenry. BUSS, BERNARD. Depot Agent C. & N. W. R. R. ; McHenry. BUTLER, RICHARD, Laborer; W. McHenry.
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CARR, WM. D., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Ringwood P. O. CARR, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 5; Ringwood P. O. CARR, JABEZ, Farmer, Sec. 4; Ringwood P. O. CARR, R. H., Farmer, Sec. 5 ; Ringwood P. O. CARR, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec: 8; Ringwood P. O. CARTER, C. S., Farmer, Sec. 2; Ringwood P. O. CHARLES, CHARLES, Saloon Keeper ; Johnsburg.
CHASE, JOSHUA, Carpenter ; Ringwood. CHASE, ELI F., Farmer ; Ringwood.
CHASE, H. J., Lives with father, Joshua ; Ringwood. CHASE, MINARD M., Farmer, Sec. 10; Ringwood P. O. CLARK, CHARLES E., Steamboatman ; McHenry. CLAXTON, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 31, R. 9; McHenry P. O. CLEARY, MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 35; McHenry P. O. COATS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 2; Ringwood P. O.
COATS, JOHN, Lives on farm of G. Swazey, Sec. 4; Ringwood P. O. COLBY, HENRY, Druggist and Town Clerk ; McHenry. COLBY, N. S., Farmer, Sec. 27; McHenry P. O. COLBY, ALLAN P., Farmer, Sec. 21; McHenry P. O.
COLBY, WALLACE, Farmer, Sec. 21; McHenry P. O.
COLBY, PAGE, Farmer, Sec. 23 ; McHenry P. O.
COLBY, WILLIARD, Farmer, Sec. 26; McHenry P. O.
COLBY, GEO. W., Lives with father, Scc. 23; McHenry P. O.
COLBY, CHAS. E., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Scc. 22; McHenry P. O .; born in McHenry Township, September 14, 1844; lived in county ever since ; owns 1764 acres of land. Married Arminda F. Talbott, in Nunda Township, McHenry Co., December 25, 1864, who was born in Lake Co., February 19, 1845; has two chil- dren-Fred. T., born October 24, 1865, and Caroline M., born February 2, 1876.
COLEMAN, FRANZ, Farmer, Scc. 20, Range 9; McHenry P. O.
COLEMAN, MATTHIAS, Laborer ; McHenry.
COLYER, SHELDON, Miller ; McHenry.
COVILL, SIMON, Lives with father, Sec. 31, Range 9; McHenry P. O.
COVILL, WM. S., Farmer, Sec. 31, Range 9; McHenry P. O. CRABTREE, O. C., Blacksmith; W. McHenry.
CRISTY, JOS. W., General Merchant and Postmaster ; Ringwood. CURTIS, C. B., Farmer and Proprictor Pickle Factory ; McHenry. CURTIS, GEORGE, Laborer ; McHenry.
CUSTER, HOBART, Laborer ; Johnsburg P. O. DANNY, L., Farmer, Sec. 32 ; McHenry P. O.
DATES, L., Farmer, Sec. 21; Ringwood l'. O. DAVIS, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 27; W. McHenry. DAYMENT, THOMAS, Miller ; W. McHenry.
DEAS, HENRY, Farmer, Scc. 21; McHenry P. O. DEGEN, NICHOLAS, Farmer ; Johnsburg P. O.
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DIETRICH, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 30, R. 9; McHenry P. O.
DODGE, SOLOMON, Farmer and Mechanic; Ringwood; born in Johnson, Lamoille Co., Vt., April 20, 1811; came to this county in October, 1844 ; owns 25 acres in Ringwood. Married Mary A. Halsy, September 19, 1869, of English Prairie, McHenry Co., September 8, 1840 ; has one child, Edmund Herbert Dodge, born May 23, 1873.
DODGE, AMOS, Farmer, Sec. 4; Ringwood P. O.
DODGE, ERWIN, works with father, Sec. 4; Ringwood P. O.
DODGE, WILLIAM, works with father, Sec. 4; Ringwood P. O.
DRAPER, JOSEPH, Blacksmith and Carpenter ; W. McHenry. DUFIELD, J. A., Sewing Machine Agent; W. McHenry.
DUNN, J. L., Farmer, Sec. 33; McHenry P. O.
DYER, ERWIN, Laborer ; W. McHenry.
EDWARDS, ROYAL, Carpenter and Joiner ; McHenry. ELLIS, F. J., Farmer, Sec. 6 ; Ringwood P. O.
ELDRIDGE, C. T., Produce and Stock Dealer ; McHenry P. O .; born in Ran- dall, Kenosha Co., Wis., June 15, 1841 ; came to this county 'April 1, 1874 ; owns village lot ; was in First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery. Married L. M. Carpenter, April 12, 1870, who was born in Goshen, Hampshire Co., Mass., August 31, 1843, and came to Wisconsin when five years old; had three children-George Archie, born January 31, 1871; Lottie A., born October 2, 1872, died April 9, 1874, and Harry, born April 11, 1875.
ELLSWORTH, F. B .; W. McHenry P. O. ENGELN, MATTHIAS, Gunsmith ; McHenry. EVANSON, JOHN, General Merchant; W. McHenry.
EVERSON, - General Merchant; McHenry.
FEGERS, H. M., Rev., Johnsburg ; born in Prussia, April 18, 1843; came to McHenry Co. February 27, 1869; graduated in the "University of St. Mary's of the Lake," Chicago, in 1867, and in the Seminary of St. Francis, Milwaukee, in 1868; ordained Clergyman of the Catholic Church January 29, 1869.
FESTERS, J. B., Farmer, Sec. 20, R. 9; Johnsburg P. O. FISHER, AUGUST, Butcher ; McHenry. FISHER, WILLIAM, Butcher ; McHenry. FLUSKEY, J. S., Harness Maker; McHenry. FORTH, WM., JR., Laborer; Ringwood P. O. FORD, B. A., Photographer ; McHenry P. O. FRANCISCO, CHAUNCEY, Stone Mason ; McHenry. FRANCISCO, S., MRS., Widow, Sec. 31; Ostend P. O. FRANCISCO, LYMAN, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Ostend P. O. FRANCISCO, JOHN, Farmer; Ostend P. O. FRANCISCO, ALBERT, Farmer; Ostend P. O. FRANCISCO, LEVI, Farmer; Ostend P. O.
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