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MYERS, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 7; Richmond P. O .; born in Columbia, Her- kimer Co., N. Y., in 1825 ; lived there until 18 years old ; came to this town with his parents (of whom his mother is now living) in 1844 ; owns 220 acres of land. Married (first wife) Margaret Snell, who died in 1867. Married (second wife) Har- riet Kilgore, of Madison Co., O., in 1868, who came to this town when four years old; has four children by first wife-Albertie, born 1853; Emma, born 1858; John D., 1863; Mattie, 1867.
NASON, J. O., Jeweler ; Richmond.
NEIL, JOSEPH, Shoemaker ; Richmond.
NEWMAN, JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Blivens' Mills P. O.
NORTHRUP, WILLARD, Farmer and Miller, Sec. 31; Richmond P. O. NOBLE, MAJOR, JR., Farmer, Sec. 20; Richmond P. O.
NEWMAN, J. C., Tailor ; Richmond.
ORVIS, SAM'L L., Farmer, Sec 24; Blivens' Mills P. O. OSMOND, GEORGE, SR., Farms for R. F. Bennett, Sec. 16; Richmond P. O. ORR, THOMAS, Laborer ; Richmond.
OVERTON, J. S., Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 23; Solon Mills P. O.
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OVERTON, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 23; Solon Mills P. O. PACKER, FRANK, Painter ; Richmond.
PARSONS, WILLIAM, Farms for P. Whitney, Sec. 16; Richmond P. O.
PARSONS, FRED'K, Farms for P. Whitney, Sec. 16; Richmond P. O.
PEASE, GEO. D .. Farmer, Sec. 10; Richmond P. O.
PETERSON, F., MRS., Widow of Lewis ; Richmond. PETTINGILL, A. M., Farmer ; Richmond.
PHILLIPS, A. D., Agent Wilson Sewing Machine Co .; Richmond.
PIERCE, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 34; Richmond P. O.
POTTER, C. B., MRS., Widow of Stephen ; Richmond.
POTTER, D. A .; SR., Postmaster and Insurance Agent; Richmond. POTTER, D. A., JR., Gencral Merchant; Richmond.
PRICE, H. B., Dentist ; Richmond ; born in Morrisville, N. Y .; came to McHenry Co, in 1872. Married Eva Spalding, of Waukegan, Lake Co., Ill., August 31, 1876.
PRICKET, HENRY, Retired, Sec. 33, Richmond P. O. PURDY, ANGELINE, MRS , Widow of William ; Richmond.
PURDY, GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 9; Richmond P. O .; born in Dutchess Co., N. Y., February 1, 1826; came to Will Co. in 1837, and to this county in 1838; owns 130 acres of land ; value of property, $10,000. Married Amanda E. Fisher, of Worcester, O., July 9, 1863 ; had three children, two boys and one girl.
RANDALL, A. & W., Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Richmond P. O. .
RANDALL, RUFUS, Farmer ; Richmond.
RANSON, MARY, MRS., Widow of Alonzo; Richmond.
READING, WM. A., Farmer, Sec. 24; Blivens' Mills P. O.
READING, M. D., Farmer with E. M. Stockton, Sec. 27; Solon Mills.
READING, HORACE, Farmer for Charles Weller, Sec. 22 ; Solon Mills P. O. READ, R. H., Miller ; Richmond.
REED, SAMUEL B., Tenant for Wm. Reed, Sec. 30; Richmond P. O.
REED, JOHN, Farmer and Butcher ; Richmond.
REED, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 30; Richmond P. O.
REEDER, C. S., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Richmond.
REEDER, ANDREW, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 16; Richmond P. O.
RICHARDSON, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 18; English Prairie P. O .; born in Yorkshire, England; came to America in 1834, and to this county in 1836; lived during the time in Milwaukee, three years ; owns 360 acres, valued at $30 per acre; has been Supervisor, Justice of the Peace, Assessor, Road Commissioner, and is at present School Trustee. Married Eleanor J. James, of London, England, in 1843 ; had thirteen children; seven boys and six girls ; three boys dead. Democrat ; Epis- copalian.
REYNOLDS, JOHN, Blacksmith ; Richmond.
RICHARDSON, FRANCIS, Farmer and Mason, Sec. 10; Richmond P. O. RICHARDSON, J. H., Tenant of J. B. Smallwood, Sec. 11; Richmond.
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ROBBINS, JAMES, Farmer and Dealer in Agricultural Implements; Solon Mills P. O .; born in Richland, N. Y., August 1, 1826; came west in1 844; has been Constable three years, School Director sixteen years, Supervisor one year, Deputy Sheriff three years, Justice of the Peace five years, Collector one ycar, As- sessor one year. Married Mary Aldrich, of Michigan, November 1, 1856; had seven children, four boys and three girls.
ROBINSON, JERRY, Railroad Agent ; Richmond.
ROBINSON, MARTIN, Farmer, Sec. 8; Richmond P. O.
ROTNOUR, J. A., Retired Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Richmond P. O. ROTNOUR, SANFORD, Farmer, Sec. 7; Richmond P. O. ROWSON, PLANT, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; Blivens' Mills P. O.
ROWSON, WILLIAM, Retired Farmer, Sec. 22; Solon Mills P. O.
SAYLES, SUMNER, Thresher ; Richmond.
SAYLES, WM. P., Farmer, Sec. 15; Richmond P. O.
SAYLES, WASHINGTON, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Richmond P. O.
SCHRAEDER, FRITZ, Railroad Employe ; Richmond.
SCOTT, MOSES, Farmer and Steamboatman ; residence McHenry ; born in Her- kimer Co., N. Y., August 17, 1806; came West in 1835, and to this county in 1874. Married Chloe Ripley, February 7, 1829, who died in 1832. New York was her native State ; no children.
SHELDON, THOMAS R., Farmer, Sec. 21; Richmond P. O. SHERMAN, ALONZO, Carpenter and Joiner ; Richmond.
SHERMAN, E. J., Livery Stable Keeper ; Richmond. SILL, LUCIUS, Laborer ; Richmond.
SILL, PETER, Farmer, Sec. 12; Richmond P. O.
SILL, JOHN, Farmers, Sec 13; Richmond P. O.
SIBLEY, ROBERT, Retired ; Richmond.
SKILLICORN, JOHN, Mason and Farmer ; Solon Mills.
SKINKLE, MARY, Owns farm, Sec. 21; Richmond P. O.
SKINKLE, PERRY G., Agricultural Implement Dealer ; Richmond.
SKINKLE, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 22; Richmond P. O.
SLITER, NICHOLAS, Tenant of S. F. Bennett, Sec. 25; Blivens' Mills P. O. SMITH, MATHEW, Farmer with J. S. Overton, Sec. 23; Solon Mills P. O. SMITH, HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 28; Richmond P. O. SMITH, JOHN C., General Merchant ; Richmond.
SPENCER, JOHN, Tenant of G. McConnell, Sec. 17; Richmond P. O. SPONHOLG, AUGUST, Farmer, Sec. 1; Richmond P. O. STEPHENS, FRED'K, Laborer; Richmond. STEPHENS, S. M., Farmer, Sec. 34 ; Richmond P. O. STEVENS, JAMES, Farmer, Scc. 23; Richmond P. O.
STEVENS, MALTBY, Farmer, Scc. 32 ; Richmond P. O.
STEWART, JUDD, Farmer, Sec. 19; Richmond P. O. STEWART, DAVID C., Retired Farmer, Sec. 30 ; Richmond P. O. STEWART, GEO. W., Farmer and Thresher, Sec. 29; Richmond P. O.
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STEWART, C. F., Farmer, Sec. 19; Richmond P. O.
STOCKTON, EDW. M., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; Richmond P. O. STRAIN, PETER, Laborer ; Richmond.
SUMNER, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 18; Richmond P. O. SUTTON, WM., SR., Retired ; Solon Mills.
SUTTON, JOHN, Carpenter and Joiner ; Solon Mills. SUTTON, MASON, Laborer ; Solon Mills.
TEFFT, CLARK H., Farmer, Sec. 13; Richmond P. O.
TEFFT, CHARLES, Lives with C. H. Tefft, Sec. 13; Richmond P. O.
THOMAS, BRIGGS, Farmer, Sec. 8; Richmond P. O .; born in German Flats, Herkimer Co., N. Y., October 10, 1800; came to Milwaukee, Wis., in 1835, and to this town in 1837; owns 440 acres of land; valuation of property $20,000; been Road Commissioner four years, Assessor one year. Married Amy Mason, of Adams, Berkshire Co., Mass., who died November 23, 1870 ; married Mariah Mason, of New Lebanon, Columbia Co., N. Y., September 5, 1871; had seven children ; lost two boys and one girl.
THOMAS, M. B., Farmer, Sec. 8; Richmond P. O .; born in Richmond, McHenry Co., Ill., December 13, 1842; owns 168 acres of land; value of property, $10,000. Married December 16, 1860, Katie Rowe, of Hebron, McHenry Co., Ill. ; she was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y .; has two girls.
TOYNTON, GEORGE, Farms for J. S. Overton, Sec. 23; Solon Mills P. O. TOYNTON, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 10; Richmond P. O.
TRUESDELL, ADELAIDE, Owns farm, Sec. 35 ; Solon Mills P. O.
TREBLE, Henry, Drayman ; Richmond.
TRUAX, JACOB, Laborer ; Richmond. THOMAS, CHARLES, Tenant of F. H. Fellow, Sec. 6 ; Richmond P. O.
THOMAS, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; Richmond P. O.
THOMPSON, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 11 ; Richmond P. O.
THOMPSON, DYER, Laborer ; Richmond.
TODD, ROBERT, Laborer ; Richmond. TUPPER, JOHN, R. R. Laborer ; Richmond.
TUPPER, LEWIS, R. R. Laborer; Richmond.
TURNER, JEANETTE A., MRS., Widow of Geo. E., Sec.' 24; Blivens' Mills P. O. TURNER, CHAS. L., Tenant of Wm. Gardener, Sec. 27; Solon Mills P. O. TURNER, ROBEBT L., Farmer and Proprietor Solon Mills ; Solon Mills P. O. TURNER, MARY, MRS., Widow of William, Sec. 13; Solon Mills P. O. TURNER, HENRY E., Farmer ; Solon Mills P. O.
UTTER, G. S., Printer and Publisher of Richmond Gazette, Richmond, McHenry Co., Ill .; born in Penn Yan, N. Y., 1835 ; served in the Fortieth Wis. Vols. ; wife's maiden name Fannie Ware.
VYSE, JOHN, Painter ; Richmond.
WAGONER, MATHIAS, JR., Farmer, Sec. 36 ; Blivens' Mills P. O. WALKINGTON, JOHN, Farms with H. Marsh, Sec. 19; Richmond P. O.
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WANNEMAKER, DANIEL, Wagon Maker ; Richmond. WANNEMAKER, SCOTT, Carriage Painter ; Richmond. WARD, SILAS, Farmer, Sec. 15; Richmond P. O. WARD, S. R., DR., Physician ; Richmond.
WATTERS, HENRY, Retired ; resides with J. Hodge ; Richmond. WATTERS, ISAAC, Laborer ; Solon Mills.
WAUGH, JAMES, Produce and Stock Dealer; Richmond.
WELCH, STEPHEN, Laborer ; Richmond.
WEEKS, EBEN, Farmer, Sec. 6; Richmond P. O. WEEKS, DANIEL, Retired Farmer ; Richmond.
WEST, JOHN, Dealer in Harness, Boots and Shoes ; Richmond.
WELLER, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 22; Solon Mills P. O .; born in Herki- mer Co., N. Y., January, 1813; came to this county May, 1839 ; lived two years in Lake Co. during the time; owns 80 acres land, value $6,000. Married Jane Moses, of Hartford, Conn., March 17, 1817; had six children, three living.
WEIDRICK, PETER, Tenant of S. H. Walker, Sec. 29; Richmond P. O. WINN, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 1; Richmond P. O.
WHISTON, SEYMOUR, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; Richmond P. O.
WHITE, CHRISTOPHER, Farmer, Sec. 14; Richmond P. O. WHITE, FRANCIS, Farmer, with C. White, Sec. 14; Richmond P. O. WILSON, THOS. H., Proprietor of Billiard Hall ; Richmond.
WILSON, OTIS, Keeper of Billiard Hall'; Richmond. WILSON, HARVEY, Retired Farmer ; Richmond. WINN, ROBERT, Lives with J. Winn, Sec. 1 ; Richmond P. O. WOODLIFFE, GEORGE, Laborer; Solon Mills. WODELL, GEORGE P., Photographer ; Richmond. WODELL, G. P., MRS., Milliner ; Richmond. WOOSTER, J. C., Retired ; Solon Mills.
WRAY, RICHARD, Farmer and Breeder of Blooded Stock, Sec. 10; Richmond P. O .; born in Yorkshire, England, in 1814; came to America in 1833 and settled in White Pigeon, Mich .; lived there three years, then removed to English Prairie, Burton Township; lived there until 1867, then removed to where he now lives; owns 510 acres of land, a part of which he preempted and still owns. Married Jane Archdale in 1841; she was born in Womersley, Yorkshire, England, in 1824 ; had six children-two boys and four girls; lost one boy.
YOUNG, EDWIN R., Principal Richmond Public School ; Richmond.
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RICHMOND BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
ALEXANDER & HYDE, DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS AND OILS, BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
H. L. CHEVILLON,
BARBER.
G. W. ELDREDGE, DEALER IN
LIVE STOCK, WOOL, POULTRY, GRAIN, SEEDS, Etc.
THOS. BOWER,
BILLIARD HALL.
FRANK FOSTER,
Hotel Keeper and Auctioneer,
F. W. MEAD,
Successor to R. SIBLEY,
CARRIAGE & WAGON MANUFACTURER.
SMITH, ALDRIOH & HAYTHORNE,
GENERAL MERCHANTS.
RICHMOND GAZETTE, G. S. UTTER,
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
H. B. PRICE, DENTIST, Will do all Work pertaining to my Profession in a skillful and workmanlike manner according to the latest improved methods.
H. HORNBY, CANCER DOCTOR, . SOLON. MILLS.
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RICHMOND BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
ALF, GEORGE, Shoemaker.
BENNETT, S. F., Physician and Surgeon.
CHUNEY, JERRY, Furniture Dealer and Saloon Keeper.
COLE, COOLEY & CO., Proprietors Richmond Mills.
FOSTER, FRANK, Proprietor Richmond House.
FISHER, THOMAS, Grocery. FOOTE, MARCUS, Attorney at Law.
GILLESPIE, D., MRS., Tailoress. .
GREEN, CLARA, MRS., Dressmaker.
HALL, C. F., General Merchant.
HOGLE, S. L., Cooper.
HICKS, MILAN, Hardware and Agricultural Implement Dealer. HOWE, A. J., Shoemaker.
HYDE, JOSIAH, SR., Physician and Surgeon.
MCLELLAN, R. G., Agricultural Implement Dealer.
MARTIN, A. S., Meat Market.
MEEKER, J. O., Blacksmith.
NEWMAN, J. C., Tailor. NASON, J. O., Jeweler.
POTTER, D. A., SR., Insurance Agent and Postmaster.
POTTER, D. A., JR., General Merchant.
PRICE, H. B., Dentist.
PHILLIPS, A. D., Agent Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines. REED, JOHN, Meat Market.
SHERMAN, ALONZO, Carpenter and Joiner. SHERMAN, E. J., Livery Stable.
WARD, SAMUEL R., Physician and Surgeon. WEST, JOHN, Boots, Shoes and Harness. WILSON, THOS. H., Billiard Hall. WODELL, GEO. P., Photograph Gallery. WILSON, OTIS, Billiard Hall. WODELL, G. P., MRS., Millinery.
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SPRING GROVE BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
MEAD, CHARLES, Justice of the Peace and Postmaster. TWEED, ROBERT, General Merchant. WESTLAKE, JAMES, Cheese Manufacturer. WILSON, WYMAN, General Merchant.
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RILEY TOWNSHIP.
. ANDERSON, ANDERS, Farmer, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O .; born in Sweden ; came to this county in 1869; rents 120 acres of land. Unmarried.
ASHCRAFT, J. B., Thresher, Sec. 25; Marengo P. O.
AXTELL, EUGENE, Laborer, Sec. 16; Marengo P. O.
AXTELL, H. U., Farmer, Sec. 16; Marengo P. O.
BARNARD, GEORGE, Lives with father, Sec. 18; Belvidere P. O. BARNARD, WALTER, Lives with father, Sec. 18; Belvidere P. O.
BARNES, ADDNEY, Lives with father, Sec. 13; Marengo P. O. BARNES, ALBERT, Lives with father, Sec. 13; Marengo P. O. BARNES, D. A., Farmer, Sec. 13; Marengo P. O.
BARBER, HORACE, Farmer, Sec. 14; Marengo P. O.
BARBER, A., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 27 ; S. Riley P. O.
BARBER, CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 8; Marengo P. O.
BARBER, H. S., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 8; Marengo P. O .; born in DeKalb Co., Ill., October 26, 1848; came to this county in 1870; rents 186 acres of land. Married Francis A. Jarvis, March 20, 1872, who was born in New York State in 1852 ; has one child, Lucy Mabel.
BATES, MARCUS, Lives with father, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O. BATES. J. N., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 4; Marengo P. O. BENCOTER, C., Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.
BENNETT, JOHN, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 29; South Riley P. O .; born in Lycoming Co., Pa., July 9, 1820; came to this county in 1868; rents 230 acres of land. Married Lavina Coarson in 1848, who was born in Lycoming Co., Pa .; has six children-Harriet, Celestia, Adeline, Clara Bell, Monford and Willie C.
BENNETT, F. H., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 3; S. Riley P. O. BENSON, W. S., Fruit Raiser, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
BLACKFORD, THOMAS, Farmer, n. w. Sec. 19; Marengo P. O .; born in Boone Co., Ill., 1845 ; came to this county in 1875; rents 160 acres of land ; value of property, $1,500. Married Anna Lawman, of Spring, Boone Co., Ill., December 23, 1871 ; has one child.
BOUGHTON, GRANT, Laborer, Sec. 14 ; Marengo P. O. ' BRAINARD, JOSEPH, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 18; Belvidere P. O. . BRINKYER, H., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 11; Belvidere P. O. BROTZMAN, JOHN, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O.
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BROTZMAN & ROGERS, Cheese Factory and Creamery, Sec. 22; Marengo P. O. ; established in 1865 ; value of property, $3,500.
BROTZMAN, N., Proprietor of Riley Cheese Factory, Sec. 22; Marengo P. O .; born in Geauga Co., Ohio; came to this county in 1871; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; was a member of the Ninth Ohio Independent Battery. Married Martha J. Proctor, of Geanga Co., Ohio, in 1864 ; has two children, Ida and Earl.
BROKAW, J. J., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 30 ; Marengo P. O.
BROWN, THOS., Laborer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O. 1
BROWN, MATTHEW, Laborer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
BROWN, ELIZA, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26; Marengo P. O.
BUCK, GEORGE, Farmer, Stock Raiser and Dairyman, Sec. 34; S. Riley P. O .; born in Lycoming Co., Pa., January 15, 1825 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1855; owns 91 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; enlisted in Ninety-fifth Ill. Vol. Inf. and was rejected on account of physical disability. Married Elizabeth Milledge in 1870, who was born in Ohio in 1831; has three children, Emma Nelson and Edward.
BUCK, ISAAC, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; S. Riley P. O. BURKHART, HENRY, Farmer and Wagon Maker, Sec. 27; S. Riley P. O. 1
BURKHART, J. R., Farmer and Carpenter, Sec. 35; S. Riley P. O.
CADY, ALFRED, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 26; Marengo P. O .; born in Salisbury, Herkimer Co., N. Y. ; came to McHenry Co. May 10, 1861; owns 112} acres of land, valued at $6,000. Married H. Mary Edwards, October 13, 1869, who was born in Greenfield, Saratoga Co., N. Y., September 30, 1845; has two children, Ruby May and William Carleton. House was destroyed by fire in 1875, and the new frame house now occupies the old site ; value, $2,000.
CALCHAN, JOHN, Weaver, Sec. 11 ; Marengo P. O. CAMPBELL, JAMES, Nurseryman, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O. CASS, J., Farmer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
CARR, DARIUS, Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O .; born in New York ; came to McHenry Co. in 1857; owns 72 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Thankful Spencer in 1830 ; has nine children.
CLAPP, M., Farmer and Teacher, Sec. 26; Marengo P. O .; born in Bridgewater, Vt., in 1823; came to McHenry Co. in 1861; owns 50 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; has been School Director one term; served in Co. E, Ninety-fifth Ill. Vol. Inf. Married Marictta Bailey, October 15, 1849, who was born in Erie Co., Pa., 'April 17, 1826 ; has four children living-Mary M., Jones M., Corydon and Cordlinn.
CLOSSON, A. S., Laborcr, Scc. 1; Marengo P. O. COARSON, GEO., Farmer and Stock Grower, Sec. 21; Marengo P. O. COARSON, J. O., Farmer, Sec. 21 ; Marengo P. O. COARSON, J. B., Farmer, Sec. 21; Marengo P. O.
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COUNTRYMAN, H., Farmer, Sec. 4; Marengo P. O.
CRANE, GEORGE, Farmer, n. e. Sec. 9; Marengo P. O .; born in Surrey England ; came to this county March 1, 1876 ; rents farm of R. M. Patrick ; value of property $500. Married Susan Wynn February 8, 1873, of Benton Co., Mo .; has two children.
CRISSEY, J. N., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 10; Marengo P. O .; born in Chau- tauqua Co., N. Y .; came to this county September 19, 1854; owns 335 acres of land, value $50 per acre; has been Commissioner and Overseer of the Poor. Married Emily Jenkins, of Niagara Co., N. Y., March 13, 1856 ; has five children.
DIMON, THOMAS, Nurseryman and Fruit Grower, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O. DOLBY, R., Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 35 ; Marengo P. O.
DOWNING, JOHN B., Blacksmith, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O .; born in Lyco- ming Co., Pa., December 16, 1848; came to this county in 1873 ; owns blacksmith shop, value $500. Married Levina J. Dykens, of Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pa., 1870 ; has two children, Thomas David and Sadie J.
DRAKE, E., Farmer, Sec: 3; Marengo P. O.
DRIVER, ROBERT, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. O .; born in Hilgay, Norfolk, England; came to this county in 1856; rents 200 acres of land, value of property $3,000. Married Caroline Francis Robb November 11, 1866 ; has four children.
DUFFY, E., Laborer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
DUNHAM, GEORGE, Laborer, Sec. 9; Marengo P. O.
DUNHAM, GEORGE H., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 9; Marengo P. O .; born in Rome, N. Y., January 4, 1848; came to this county in 1869. Married Sarah M. Tracy February 25, 1873, who was born in Coral Township, McHenry Co., February 6, 1851 ; has three children-Bertha G., Alice L. and Henry.
DUNWOODY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 26; Marengo Township. DUNBAR, M. C., Farmer, Sec. 27 ; S. Riley P. O.
EDKIN, THOMAS J., Gunsmith, Sec. 27 ; Riley P. O .; born in New York City February 2, 1808; came to this county March 23, 1866 ; owns 100 acres of land, value $50 per acre ; is Justice of the Peace and Postmaster of South Riley ; been Collector one term. Married Hannah Coarson, of Muncy, Lyoming Co., Pa., February 5, 1834 ; has three children living-Elizabeth, George and Lucretia.
EDWARDS, J. W., Farmer, Sec. 18; Garden Prairie P. O. ELDRIDGE, M. S., Farmer, Sec. 8; Marengo P. O.
FAY, F. B., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O .; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., April 5, 1832, came to McHenry Co. November, 1853; owns 264 acres of land, value $40 per acre. Married Amy D. Jenkins, of Niagara Co., N. Y., September 15, 1849 ; has three children.
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FELLOWS, E. R., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 28 ; Marengo P. O. FELLOWS, J. H., Medical Student, Sec. 28; Marengo P. O.
FRINK, PHILO E., Farmer, Renter of G. Richardson ; Marengo P. O .; born in McHenry Co. March 11, 1854 ; is equal heir with brother in mother's estate of 174 acres, value $7,000. Unmarried.
GEHRKE, WILLIAM, Laborer, Sec. 15; Marengo P. O.
GILLILAN, J., Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
GOODSILL, C., Farmer, Sec. 34; S. Riley P. O.
GRAVES, FRANK, Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 14; Marengo, P.
GRAVES, JULIA, Widow of H. B. Graves, Sec. 14 ;. Marengo P. O .; she was born in Antwerp, Jefferson Co., N. Y .; came to this county in 1860; owns 286 acres of land, value $50 per acre. She was married in 1850 ; her maiden name was Julia Fay ; has three children.
GRAY, THOMAS L., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26; Marengo P. O .; born in Ulster Co., N. Y., September 12, 1842 ; came to this county in 1865; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; has been School Director five years ; was in the army three years-Co. D, Twentieth N. Y. Vol. Inf. ; honorably discharged and unscathed. Married Marcia St. John December 3, 1866, who was born in Gar- den Prairie, Boone Co., Ill., December 13, 1846 ; has five children, all living- Chester V., Price L., Bellemane, Mildred and Thomas L.
GREEN, JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 22 ; S. Ripley P. O. GRIFFIN, E., Farmer, Sec. 3; S. Ripley P. O.
GRIFFITH, P. S., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O .; born in Geauga Co., O., October 20, 1830 ; came to McHenry Co. in 1844 ; owns 330 acres of land, valued at $13,000; has been Township Treasurer twelve years, Town As- sessor five years, also Collector two years. Married Asenid St. John, of Mosey Tp., Canada, October 19, 1856; has four children living-Kate S., Flora A., Cora W. and Mary E.
GUEKOW, FREDERICK, Farmer and Dairyman; Genoa P. O., DeKalb Co .; born in Germany January 18, 1845 ; came to this county in 1874; rents 120 acres of land. Married Caroline Kneebus in 1871, who was born in Germany ; has three children-Minnie, William and August.
HADSALL, CHARLES, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 28; S. Riley P. O .; born in McHenry Co. March 13, 1853; always lived in this county ; works his father's farm. Married Florence Kitchen October 20, 1875, who was born in Ly- coming Co., Pa., March 26, 1858; no children.
HADSALL, JOHN, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 28; S. Riley P. O .; born in Mc- Henry Co. September 9, 1848; always lived in this county ; works his father's farm. Married Celestia Bennett September 9, 1874, who was born in Lycoming Co., Pa., in 1851 ; no children.
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HACKLEY, ROCKWOOD & CO., Farmers and Dairymen, Scc. 14; Marengo P. O. HADSALL, E., Farmer, Sec. 28; S. Riley P. O.
HASTINGS, D. C., Physician and Surgeon, Sec. 2; Marengo P. O.
HALL, RICHARD, Dairy Produce, Sec. 15; Marengo P. O .; born in Massa- chusetts ; came to this county in 1876; owns 226 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Elizabeth Line, of Banbury, England, Christmas, 1867 ; has three children.
HENRY, T. W., Farmer, Sec. 3; Marengo P. O.
HENRY, EUGENE, Farmer, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
HENRY, B. F., Farmer and Thresher, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O.
HEWITT, D., Farmer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O.
HEWSTON, THOMAS, Farmer and Dairyman (Renter), Sec. 16 ; Marengo P. O. HOOF & DE YARMOND, Farmers and Dairymen, Sec. 23; Marengo P. O.
HOOF, JOHN B., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O .; born in Lycoming Co., September 30, 1848; came to McHenry Co. in 1868 ; rents 156 acres of land. Married Emma J. De Yarmond March 9, 1873, who was born in Michigan April 10, 1849 ; has two children-Mattie W., and infant not named.
HOTCHKISS, FRANCIS L., Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 25; Marengo P. O. ; owns 90 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre, in this county, and 40 acres in Iowa ; born in Chenango Co., N. Y., September 17, 1846; unmarried.
HUNDLEY, W. H., Farmer and Mason, Sec. 35 ; S. Riley P. O .; born in Vir- ginia January 9, 1821 came to Illinois in 1843, and to this county in 1875; rents 40 acres of land of G. Eichle. Married his first wife, Eliza J. Macus; had two children-Joseph M. and Minie; married his second wife, Mildred A. Huntley, Oc- tober 8, 1873, who was born in Virginia in 1843.
INKOW, F., Farmer, Sec. 32; Ncy. P. O. IRWIN, HENRY, Laborer, Sec. 17; Marengo P. O. JAMES, JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 12 ; Marengo P. O. JONES, M. E., Laborer, Sec. 3 ; Marengo P. O. KEARNEY, JOHN, Ditcher, Sec. 5; Marengo P. O. KELLEY, THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 15; Marengo P. O. KNAPP, E. O., Poultry and Stock Dealer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O. KROUSE, CARL., Laborer, Sec. 14 ;ยท Marengo P. O.
LEVOY, JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1; Marengo P. O .; born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., February 8, 1822; came to McHenry Co. 1861; owns 24 acres, value $1,000. Married Isabel Yule, of Glasgow, Scotland, April 5, 1834; had twelve children, two dead.
MACKEY, JAMES, Farmer, Scc. 27 ; Marengo P. O. MALLORY, W. B., Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 24; Marengo P. O. McBENNETT, P., Farmer and Laborer, Sec. 11; Marengo P. O. MCCUE, SAMUEL, Farmer, Scc. 7; Marengo P. O. MCCUE, WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 7 ; Marengo P. O.
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