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Hopper Calvin P. farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Ath- ensville
Hopper J. Sidney, renter, Sec. 2, P.O. Mur- rayville, Morgan Co.
Hubbell Joshua, farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
JACKSON DAVID, farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Athensville
Jackson Job, renter, Sec. 24, P.O. Athens- ville
Jackson Sarah B. wid E. R., Sec. 24, P.O. Athensville
Jackson Simeon, farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Ath- ensville
Jackson Wm. B. farmer and tile maker, Sec. 26, P.O. Athensville
Jackson Wm. J. renter, Sec. 12, P.O. Scotts- ville, Macoupin Co.
JAMISON BENJAMIN, farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Athensville. Born in Ten- nessee, March 6, 1815, and came to this State with parents when about eight years of age. He is thus one of the early set- tlers, and closely identified with this coun- ty's growth. Married in 1843, to Sarah Wardwell, of Kentucky, born June 27, 1823. Three children were born of this union, viz. : William, Caroline, now wife of Jas. Corcoran, Morgan County, and Samuel. Mrs. Jamison died Dec. 17, 1866. Mr. J. has passed his whole life at the plow. His son, Samuel, was married Nov. 14, 1873, to Clarissa Haws, Macoupin County, and resides with his father at the home- stead, comprising 80 acres
Johnson Solomon, renter, Sec. 12, P.O. Scotts- ville, Macoupin Co.
Jones Oliver, laborer, Sec. 27, P.O. Athens- ville
KING ALEXANDER, farmer and
stock raiser, Sec. 26, P.O. Athensville. Born in Indiana, Jan. 18, 1820, and was brought to this county by his parents at the early age of one year, and has resided here ever since, thus having grown up as it were with the county, and one whose in- terests are closely identified with its im- provements. Married Oct. 30, 1845, to Mary, daughter of William and Sarah Waggoner, born in Kentucky, Sept. 17, 1825. This union has been blessed by seven children, of whom only four are liv- ing, viz .: David F., born Jan. 7, 1853, now County Superintendent of schools ; Stephen A. Douglas, born Aug. 14, 1855 ; Sarah M., born April 28, 1858, now wife of George Wood, Greene County ; and Samuel T., born June II, 1864. Mr. King was elected constable of Carrollton in 1844, justice of peace in 1852, and representative to State Legislature in 1858, fulfilling the duties of each with entire satisfaction to his constit- uents, and honor to himself. He was for many years a prominent business man of Athensville, being the leading dry goods merchant, but retired about eight years ago, since which time he has devoted his industries to agricultural pursuits. His farm consists of 455 acres, about 300 of which is under cultivation
King David F., Co. Supt. Schools, Athens- ville
King Stephen A. Douglas, farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Athensville
L ABBEE E. A. farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Athensville
Lewis Archibald H. farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Athensville
Lindsey W. K. physician, Sec. 27, P.O. Ath- ensville
M ABERRY BROTHERS,
WILLIAM W. AND L. C. farm- ers, Sec. 27, P.O. Athensville. Sons of Randolph J. Maberry, who was born in Tennessee, June 18, 1827, and came to this State with his parents at an early age, and
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were among the earliest settlers, having ar- rived prior to the deep snow, settling with- in the confines of Greene County. He was married to Agnes E. Ferguson, of which union four children were born ; the two elder ones died, and the two surviving ones are the subjects of this sketch. Mr. Ma- berry devoted his industries to farming, but died Feb. 3, 1859, while yet in early man- hood. Mrs. Maberry, mother of the broth- ers Maberry, died May 16, 1872. Wm. W. Maberry was born May 28, 1853; married Dec. 24, 1876, to Virginia A., daughter of George H. and Sarah E. Finley, Morgan County, born Sept. 12, 1858. This union has been blessed by one child, born Oct. 7, 1877, and died Nov. 22, 1877. L. C. Ma- berry was born Sept. 23, 1855, and is un- married. The brothers devote their indus- tries to farming, stock raising and dealing, and are worthy successors of the name, which is a prominent one in the early his- tory of Greene County
Maberry John, farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Athens- ville
Maberry Wm. G. farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Ath- ensville
Macauley Wm. school teacher, Athensville MASON JOHN, farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Athensville. Born in Kentucky, May 18, 1812; removed to this State and settled in Greene County in 1830. Married in Ken- tucky, Jan. 1, 1830, to Rebecca Moss, born in Tennessee, in 1813, This union has been blessed by four sons and five daugh- ters, six of whom are living. Mr. Mason enlisted in 1846 in the Ist Reg. Ill. Vol., and served in the Mexican War, returning home in 1847, since which time he has de- voted his industries solely to agricultural pursuits. Farm comprises 120 acres, high- ly improved.
McBride S. B. renter, Sec. 22, P.O. Athens- ville
McCarty -, farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Athens- ville
MCCRACKEN W. H. renter, Sec. 35, P.O. Athensville. Son of Alex McCracken, who came from Pennsylvania in the early history of this county, and died April 6, 1866. W. H. McCracken was born in Greene County Oct. 3, 1848 ; married Feb. 13, 1870, to Josephine Sharp, of Macoupin County, born Aug. 11, 1849. Four chil-
dren has blessed this union, viz. : Millie J., born Jan. 12, 1871 ; Charles E., Jan. 1I, 1872; Sophie A., Sept. 13, 1874 ; Mary E., March 27, 1876, died Dec. 18, 1877; and George H., Dec. 7, 1877. Mr. McCracken enlisted in Co. B, 10th I. V. I., and served in Missouri ; was discharged the same year ; re-enlisted in Co. G, 38th I. V. I., and served under Gen. Thomas in the de- partment of the Cumberland, participating in the battles of Franklin, Nashville, etc., and discharged March 20, 1866. Since Mr. McC.'s return home, he has devoted his industries to agricultural pursuits ; rents 160 acres, showing evidences of thrif- ty husbandry on every hand
McElroy Patrick, farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Ath- ensville
McPHERSON JAMES, farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Athensville. Son of Patrick Mc- Pherson, who was born in Ireland, and came to this country when a young man, landing in New Orleans, but came direct to this country about forty years ago and en- gaged in farming, and continued to reside in this county until his death, which occur- red June 17, 1877. He was married to Johanna Driscoll, born in Ireland by which union nine children were born, of which James, the subject of this sketch, was the second son, and was born May 14, 1847 ; . married Sept. 19, 1869, to Catherine Cra- ven, born in Greene County June 7, 1848. This union has been blessed by four chil- dren, two only of whom are living, viz. : James P., born Nov. 2, 1870, and Julia C., born Aug. 13, 1874. Mr. McPherson has resided in this county all his life, and de- voted himself solely to farming ; homestead consists of forty acres
McVay John, farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Athens- ville
McVay Thomas, farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Ath- ensville
Metcener Casper, boot and shoemaker, Ath- ensville
Miller Celia, wid. William, Sec. 16, P.O. Ath- ensville
Mitchell J. G. farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
Mitchell Nancy, wid. Fielding, Sec. 27, P.O. Athensville
Morrow Geo. W. (Morrow Bros.) miller, Ath- ensville
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Morrow James, farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Athens- ville
MORROW JESSE, retired miller, Sec. 26, P.O. Athensville. Born in North Caro- lina Aug. 4, 1812, and removed to this State in the Fall of 1819, settling within the limits afterward contained in Greene County; he may thus be regarded as one of the earliest settlers, and one closely identi- fied with this county's growth and develop- ment ; married Nov. 19, 1836, to Margerie, daughter of 'Squire Allen, of Greene County, born Dec. 17, 1817. This union was blessed by two children, viz. : Mar- shall, born April 28, 1838, and Martha Jane, born June 28, 1840, died Aug. 5. 1864. Mrs. Morrow died Aug. 6, 1842. Mr. M. married again Nov. 19, 1845, to Elvira, daughter of Charles and Mary Bradshaw, Greene County, born Feb. 22, 1821. By this union eleven children were born, seven of whom are living, viz. : Alex R., born Aug. 27, 1846; George W., Feb. 9, 1851; Sarah Ann, Nov. 14, 1852 ; Nan- cy E., Nov. 10, 1854 ; John B., July 26, 1856; Zac. D., Sept. 15, 1838; and Oliver A., April 29, 1863. Their mother died March 5, 1866. Mr. M. married his third wife Dec. 27, 1868, Miss Nancy Nettles, Greene County, born Dec. 7, 1828. Mr. Morrow, during the greater part of his active life, has been engaged in the milling business, having first bought the old Ruyle mill nearly forty years ago ; he has been retired from active business about ten years. He held various positions of trust, such as county treasurer, superintendent, justice of the peace, etc., etc., ever dis- charging his duties satisfactorily and with honor. Mr. M. recalls with vivid recollec- tions many incidents of early settlers' life, having come here when this country was the hunting grounds of the Indians. He is now spending his declining years in ease, surrounded by his numerous family
Morrow John B. miller (Morrow Bros.), Athensville
MORROW MARSHALL W. (Mor-
row Bros.), miller, Athensville, eldest son of Jesse Morrow, born Greene County, April 28, 1838; married Nov. 2, 1865, to Elizabeth E., daughter of Benjamin and Lucinda Scott, Greene Co., born Feb. 22, 1839. This union has been blessed by one
child, viz .: Benjamin F., born Feb. 22, 1869. Mr. Morrow commenced business as miller about twenty years ago, on Apple Creek, but in 1862 he went to California, and operated a quartz mill in Nevada for about two years ; he then returned to this county and, in company with his brother, built a grist mill at Athensville. This en- terprise has proved very successful, fast gaining patronage from a large area of sur- rounding country, due to the skill, perse- verance, and integrity of its management. In 1869 this mill was destroyed by fire, was rebuilt on the same site on a larger scale the following year, containing all the mod- ern improvements and appliances essential to a first-class mill. On their commence- ment of business the brothers had but little capital, and assumed considerable indebt- edness, but by untiring industry and hon- esty in their dealings, they have surmounted all obstacles, and are now in possession of a fair allowance of this world's goods, with an increasing patronage and reputation
Morrow Wm. M. farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Athens- ville
Morrow Zac. D. boots and shoes and varie- ties, postmaster, Athensville
Mullens Thomas, blacksmith, Athensville
Mutaker John, lab. Sec. 20, P.O. Athensville
NEECE C. W. renter, Sec. 29, P.O. Athensville
Neece W. H. renter, Sec. 24, P.O. Athensville Neighbors John, farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
Nicholls John, farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
Nichols James F. lab. Sec. 36, P.O. Athens- ville
NIXON SIMON, farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Athensville ; born in North Carolina, June I, 1817, and came to this State when only seventeen years old ; married July 4. 1838, to Lucy Jane, daughter of John and Lucy Patten, born Kentucky, Oct. 9, 1819; this union has been blessed by seven children, four of whom are living, viz .: John, born Aug. 29, 1839; Sallie J., Aug. 8, 1841 ; Samuel, Feb. 18, 1845, and Daniel S., Jan. 29, 1848. Mr. Nixon's father entered and bought land on their first arrival here, all of which is still in possession of the family. Mr. N. has been a farmer all his life, and
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has assisted by his labor and industry in the improvements of Greene Co. Home- stead consists of 180 acres
NORRIS EDWIN, farmer, Sec. 21, P. O. Athensville ; born in Greene Co., within half a mile of his present residence ; son of Wm. Norris, who was born in Tennes- see, and was one of the earliest settlers of this State; he died in 1848; Mr. Norris married Jan. 8, 1858, to Priscella Flem- ming, of Greene County, born Sept. 25, 1840; this union has been blessed by eight children, six of whom are living, viz .: Ma- rion, Jan. 3, 1859; Deborah, Jan. 1, 1866 ; Mary Ann, Dec. 15, 1867 ; Emma J., Feb. 13, 1872; Fannie F., Nov. 13, 1874, and Lizzie, Jan. 12, 1876. Mr. N. enlisted Aug. 1862, in Co. G, 102d I. V. I., and served in the Department of the Gulf, par- ticipating in the battles of Parker's Cross Roads, Nashville, Fort Blakely, etc., etc., and was mustered out at close of war. Since his return home Mr. N. has devoted his industries to agricultural pursuits ; homestead consists of 100 acres
VERBY F. M. farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Athensville
Overby Julia Mrs. widow W. R. Sec. 28, P.O. Athensville
Overby Z. renter, Sec. 27, P.O. Athensville
PATTERSON S. S. farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Athensville
PATTERSON T. S. farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Athensville ; born Madison Co., Ky., March 25, 1812 ; removed to this State in 1832, and settled in this county in Spring of 1836, where he has resided ever since; married Oct. 19, 1837, to Mary Wood, of Carrollton ; this union was blessed by eight sons and seven daughters, eleven of whom are living. Mrs. Patterson died Sept. 9. 1868, aged forty-eight years. Mr. P. mar- ried again Aug. 20, 1872, to Sarah Jane Florence, born Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Sept. 23, 1838 ; two children have been born of this union, viz .: Perry Florence, July 9, 1874, and Laura Almeda, Oct. 7, 1876. Mr. Patterson has been a prominent business man in Athensville; he kept the leading grocery and general store for twenty years, was justice of the peace and post- master for many years, and has always been
a zealous Republican ; he retired from ac- tive business about two years ago, and now devotes his attention to the direction of af- fairs on his farm, which consists of 283 acres
Pennell J. G. farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Murrayville, Morgan Co.
PEPPERDINE BROTHERS.
John and M. T. Sewer pipe, drain tile, and fire brick, factory Sec. 26, P.O. Athens- ville. John Pepperdine was born Aug. 2, 1849, at White Hall; married Oct. II, 1871, to Miss Anna Athey, of Pittsfield, Pike Co .; this union has been blessed by four children, viz .: Lawrence C., Henry D., Earl and Pearl (twins). M. T. Pepperdine was born at Exeter, Scott Co., July 18, 1850 ; married Nov. 18, 1877, to Mollie E., daughter of William and Louisa Ballard, Greene Co. Pepperdine Bros. are engaged in the manufacture of drain tile and fire brick ; they have all the facilities and prac- tical knowledge necessary to ensure the production of a very superior article ; they guarantee their tiles to be made of the best material; a full stock in all varieties and sizes constantly on hand and for sale at the lowest possible rates
Prayther Edward, farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Athensville
Prayther Thos. F. farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Athensville
Prayther Wm. A. farmer, Sec. 31. P.O. Athens- ville
Preston J. W. farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
R AFFERTY WM. H. farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Athensville
Reeves James, farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Athens- ville
Reeves John T. farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Athens- ville
Reeves M. Mrs. wid. Joel, Sec. 26, P.O. Athensville
Rimbey Wm. renter, Sec. 4, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
Ring John P. renter, Sec. 7, P.O. Murrayville, Morgan Co.
Rodgers R. Mrs. wid. John, Sec. 33, P.O. Athensville
Rogers George W. carpenter and builder, Sec. 33, P.O. Athensville
Ruyle W. B. farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Athensville
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Ruyle Washington, farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Athensville
SANDERS BEN. farmer, Sec. 14, P.O.
Athensville ; born in North Carolina, Sept. 30, 1803 ; came to Morgan Co. in this State 1827, and removed to Greene County I831 ; married in Kentucky, June, 1826, to Elizabeth Strong, born Kentucky, April, 1805, and died March 6, 1872. Mr. San- ders married May 20, 1876, Mattie Brink- ley, born Dec. 30, 1833, and widow of the late Thomas Brinkley, of Greene Co.
Sanson Fred. renter, Sec. 29, P.O. Athens- ville
SCHEPPE JOHN, farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Athensville, son of August Scheppe, who was born in Tennessee, March 22, 1801, and came to this State and settled in Morgan County, prior to the deep snow. John Scheppe was born in Morgan County Nov. 2, 1833; married May 12, 1860, to Mary Ann Fayette, danghter of L. A. and Lucy Fayette, of Sangamon Co., born July 6, 1838. This union has been blessed by six children, viz .: William, born March 21, 1861; Hessing A., Jan. 4, 1863 ; Mary B., April 24, 1869; Samuel A., Jan. 21, 1871 ; Walter H., Feb. 5, 1872, and Isaac T., March 19, 1876. Mr. Scheppe, purchased the land where they now reside, in 1857. He has devoted his industries solely to farming. Homestead consists of sixty-five acres
SCOTT FREDERICK, farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Athensville, born in this township May 10, 1845. Mr. S.'s parents were among the earliest settlers of this county, having come here from Tennessee prior to the deep snow. Married April 14, 1866, to Emma L., daughter of Henry and Emma Hastings, Greene Co. Three sons have blessed this union, two of whom are living, viz: Fred. H., born Sept. 14, 1867, and Henry W., born Nov. 17, 1869. Farm comprises So acres beautifully located and well improved
Sharp Nimrod, farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Athens- ville
Sharp Wm. A. farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Athens- ville
SHAW W. A. renter, Sec. 34, P.O. Ath- ensville, born Pike County, Aug. 19, 1832 ; settled in Greene County 1850. Married
Oct. 18, 1851, to Eliza, daughter of John and Louisa Bently, born Oct. 18, 1830. This union has been blessed by three chil- dren, viz .: Thomas G., born Nov. 11, 1852; Walter C., born Oct. 4, 1854, and Henry J., born Feb. 1, 1857. Mr. Shaw's occupa- tion has always been farming; rents ITO acres
Sheppard John V. renter, Sec. 21, P.O. Ath- ensville
Sheppard L. W. farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Ath- ensville
Sheppard S. farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Athens- ville
Sheppard Theo. farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Athens- ville
Shores John, wagon maker and blacksmith, Sec. 29, P.O. Athensville
Simmons Alfred B. farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Ath- ensville
SIMPSON ALFRED, farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Athensville, born in Sangamon Co., Ill., March 1, 1850, and has lived in Greene County since six years of age. His grand- father was one of the earliest settlers of the State, and came from Vermont. Alfred is the third child of a family of eight; was married Feb. 13, 1873, to Lydia J., daugh- ter of Zac and Matilda Bean, born Greene Co., April 7, 1854. This union has been blessed by one child, Mary M., born Oct. 27, 1874. Mr. Simpson has devoted his industries solely to agricultural pursuits ; homestead consists of 116 acres
Sink G. W. renter, Sec. 9, P.O. Roodhouse Sink J. F. farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Athensville Smith Daniel, farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Athens- ville
Smith John, school teacher, Sec. 10, P.O. Athensville
Smith Robert, farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Athens- ville
Sorrels Thomas, renter, Sec. 8, P.O. Athens- ville
Spencer Elizabeth, wid, W. F. Sec. 15, P.O. Athensville
Spencer Henry, farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Ath- ensville
Spencer Samuel, renter, Sec. 2, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
Spencer Thomas, renter, Sec. 2, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
Spotts Charles, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
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Spotts John, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Murrayville, Morgan Co.
Stamer Mrs. wid. W. F. Sec. 12, P.O. Scotts- ville, Macoupin Co.
Stannaford Isham, renter, Sec. 21, P.O. Ath- ensville
Stillwell D. renter, Sec. 14, P.O. Athensville Stillwell J. T. farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Athens- ville
STOCKWELL DANIEL, farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Athensville, born in Tennes- see, Aug. II, 1840; came to this State when an infant, with his parents, who set- tled in Macoupin Co. Married June 28, 1867, to Esther Wright, daughter of Thos. and Nancy Wright, born in Morgan Co. in 1843. This union has been blessed by five children, viz .: Esther S., born June 20, 1868; Lucy J., May 12, 1869 ; John T., April 3, 1871 ; Frederick, Oct. 7, 1872, and Nancy C., March 6, 1875. Mr. Stockwell has de- voted his industries solely to agricultural pursuits ; farm consists of 60 acres
STOCKWELL R. M. farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Atliensville, born in Tennessee, Sept. 26, 184I, and was brought to this State when, only three years of age ; has resided in Ma- coupin Co. until four years ago, when he purchased his present homestead. Married Nov. 9, 1864, to Mary Ann, daughter of Thomas and Emily Spring, Macoupin Co., born March 26, 1843. This union has been blessed by three children, viz .: Wm. R., born Sept. 29, 1867; Lemuel M., Oct. 21, 1868 ; and Emma A., born Dec. 2, 187I. Mr. Stockwell has devoted his industries solely to agricultural pursuits ; homestead consists of 80 acres
Stoddard J. L. wagon maker, Athensville
Story A. J. farmer, Sec. 27, P. O. Athens- ville
Story Henry, farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Murrayville, Morgan Co.
Strawn Sallie Mrs. Athensville
TURNER T. C. farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Athensville
VANDAVEER J. D. farm hand, Sec. 32, P.O. Athensville
Vandaveer R. Mrs. wid. E. T. Sec. 32, P.O. Athensville
Virden Charles, farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Ath- ensville
W ADDELL JAMES, renter, Sec. 24, P.O Athensville
WAINWRIGHT RICHARD,
painter, Athensville, born in Kentucky, Oct. 5, 1849 ; removed to this county in 1872 ; married March 14, 1876, to Alice, daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Stiles, Morgan Co., born June 19, 1851. Mr Wainwright carries on the business of house and sign painter. His long and thorough experience in the business guarantees to his patrons good work at reasonable rates
WARD JAMES, farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Athensville, son of Thomas Ward, who was born in Virginia, Jan. 20, 18II, and came to this State in 1839, and settled in Greene Co., where he still resides. James Ward was born May 6, 1840; married Feb. 29, 1865, to Letitia Hood, Greene Co., born April 13, 1842. Mrs. Ward died May 3, 1866, leaving one daughter, who also died the same month. Mr. Ward married again Nov. 5, 1871, to Emma Russell, Greene Co., born March 31, 1844. This union has been blessed by two children : Thomas J., born Sept. 16, 1872, and Emma A., born Oct. II, 1875. Mr. Ward enlisted Sept., 1861, in Co. D, 32d I. V. I., and served on the Mississippi, participating in the battles of Shiloh and Vicksburg, and with Sherman's famous march to the sea ; was mustered out Sept., 1864. Since his return home, Mr. Ward has given his attention solely to farming. Homestead consists of 125 acres WATERS DR. J. E., physician and surgeon, Sec. 26, P.O. Athensville. Born in Morgan County, June 25, 1829 ; mar- ried March II, 1850, to Miss Ann Dawson, of Delaware; this union has been blessed by five children, only one of whom how- ever is living, viz .: James M., born July 4, 1852. Dr. Waters is a graduate of the St. Louis Medical College, in the class of 1862, and has attended several courses of lectures at Chicago, St. Louis and Louisville ; he has lived at Athensville since 1860, and enjoys a wide reputation both as a physician and a gentleman throughout the country
Waters J. M. carpenter and builder, Athens- ville
Wayman James, renter, Sec. 25, P.O. Athens- ville
Webb George, laborer, Athensville
Wells John, laborer, Sec. 33, P.O. Athensville
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Westrope James, farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan County
Westrope Richard, farmer, Sec, 6, P.O. Mur- rayville, Morgan County
Whitlock John, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Murray- ville, Scott County
Whitlock Tarlton, farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Athensville
Whitlock William, farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Mur- rayville, Morgan County
Wilcox F. M. farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Athens- ville
WILDER THOMAS T., farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Athensville. Born Feb. 20, 1834, near the spot where he now resides ; mar- ried Dec. II, 1856, to Rebecca, daughter of William and Rachel Brandon, of Kentucky, born Jan. 12, 1836; this union was blessed by seven children, only one of whom is now living, viz .: Frank G., born Dec. I. 1863. Mrs. Wilder died Feb. 19, 1877, of con- sumption, and was buried at Prairie Ceme- tery. Mr. Wilder has experienced sad bereavement in his family, having buried his wife and six children within a period of sixteen years. Mr. Wilder's occupation has been that of farming all his life ; home- stead consists of 100 acres
Wilder M. E. laborer, Athensville
Wilson Thomas, farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
Wood Eliza W. wid. J. P. Sec. 27, P.O. Athensville
Wood Elvis, farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Athensville Wood George A. farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Athens- ville
Wood Sampson, farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Athens- ville
Wood Thomas T. farmer, Sec. 21, P.O.Athens- ville
Wyatt Robt. painter, Athensville
YOUNGER THOMAS, renter and
hog breeder, Sec. 27, P.O. Athensville. Born in Morgan Co., Sept.16, 1848, removed to Greene County at an early age with his parents ; married May 4, 1870, to Hattie M. Rowe, born in Greene County Nov. 22, 1847 ; two children have blessed this union, Hattie E., born Feb. 9, 1872, and Wm. T., born May 13, 1874. Mr. Younger gives his special attention to the raising of hogs, chiefly of the Berkshire variety, in which he is quite extensively and successfully en- gaged ; rents 140 acres, which bears testi- mony of his industry on every hand
ATHENSVILLE BUSINESS CARDS.
PEPPERDINE BROS. AND MORROW, manufacturers of drain tiling, sewer pipe and fire brick. Tiling of all varieties and sizes, made of the best ma- terial, constantly on hand, at the lowest possible prices. Orders solicited. P.O.
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