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TOWN 11, NORTH RANGE 10, WEST.
and Elizabeth Furgerson; was born Oct. II, 1841; have seven children living: George L., Delia, Dora, Charley J. (deceased), Francis M., Maggie, Lewis H. Mr. Short has lived in Greene County all his life, except nine years, which he spent in Christian County; has farmed all his life, and now owns 200 acres of land
Short John W. carp. Sec. 18, P.O. Greenfield Short L. R. farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Greenfield Short Lawrence F. farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Green- field
SHORT R. A. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 18, P.O. Greenfield, was born Dec. 13, 1835, in Greene County; was married Sept. 7, 1859, to Emily J. Chaney, who was born April 11, 1841, in Mason County, III., the daughter of William and Mary Chaney; have six children : Catherine B., born March 15, 1862; John B., born Oct. 8, 1864; William S., born Dec. 8, 1867; in- fant son (deceased); Thomas J., born Oct. 23, 1871; Samuel S., born April 4, 1873. The subject of this sketch is the eighth child of Thomas J. and Catherine Short; has followed the occupation of a farmer in the summer and has taught school for eighteen winters; has been esquire for a number of years, and has united twenty. two of his scholars in marriage; was elected County Treasurer of Greene County in 1875-6, and owns 261 acres of land
Short Samuel, farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Greenfield SHORT WILLIAM S. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 7, P.O. Greenfield, was born Sept. 16, 1832. His father, Thomas J. Short, was born Sept. 27, 1805, in Tennessee; was married to Catherine Overby, who was born in 1807. They em- igrated to Greene County, Ill., in 1829, and rented land of Mr. Hubbard; re- mained there for five years, then borrowed money from Samuel Thomas to enter 80 acres of land, paying 25 per cent. for said money, and cut cord wood at twenty- five cents per cord to pay said interest. As he accumulated wealth he entered land, and bought from others, till he owned 1,000 acres at his death, which was valued at $35,000. He died in 1876, at the age of seventy. His wife died in 1849, at the age of forty-three. Having sixteen children by his first marriage, was married the sec- ond time to Rebecca Whittle; have two
children by this marriage. The subject of this sketch is the sixth child; was married 1854 to Elizabeth M., who was born in 1830, in South Carolina; have thirteen children : Amanda E., Rosa A., Louis S., Martha J. Thomas J., Eliza B., infant son, Dickey, Elizabeth M., William S., Catherine, Sam- uel J., Mary A., and adopted son, James H. Mr. Short owns 357 acres of land
Simms George, farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Green- field
Smith Charles, farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Green- field
Smith E. farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Greenfield
SMITH ERVIN B. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 8, P.O. Greenfield, was born in 1853, in Greene County. His father, W. W. Smith, was born in 1825, in Indiana, and came to Greene County in 1832, and died Nov. 30, 1877; owned 240 acres of land at his death; was married twice; first, in 1852, to Mary A. Short, who was born in 1830; had four children by this marriage : Ervin, Henry, Elizabeth, and Amanda; married the second time to Lettence Whit- lock, who was born in 1838
SMITH J. P. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. I, P.O. Greenfield, was born in Greene County August 29, 1834; was married in 1853 to Martha A. Smith, who was born February 8, 1834; is the daughter of James and Peninah H. Smith; have five children, four living : Virginia A., James E., Caro- line E., Robert L., and Albert E., deceased. Mr. Smith owns 2II acres of land, all fenced, which he has made by his own ex- ertions. His father, Daniel Smith, was married to Lucy A. Pace, and they emi- grated to Greene County in 1834, and en- tered land from the government, to the amount of 160 acres
Smith John M. farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Greenfield Smith R. A. farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Greenfield SMITH STEPHEN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 6, P.O. Greenfield, was born May 22, 1809, in Vermont. His father, John M. Smith, was born in 1781, in Virginia, and was married to Rachel Packwood, who was born in 1781. They emigrated to Kentucky in 1810, and re- mained there till 1840, then emigrated to Greene County, Ill. He died in 1858, in Greene County, and his wife died in 1836, in Kentucky. The subject of this sketch
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was twenty-eight years of age when he ! came to Greene County; was married in Kentucky, Sept. 13, 1836, to Sallie M. Pace, who was born Feb. 22, 1816; have nine children : Thomas A., born Dec. 8, 1837; Greensville Z., born Aug. 31, 1839, died April 7, 1866; Nacy, born Feb. 26, 1842; Edward, born July II, 1844; James T., born July 30, 1847; William, born March 28, 1850; John C., born Feb. 24, 1853; George W., born Nov. 13, 1855; Martha B., born July 10, 1860. Mr. Smith came to Illinois with a borrowed team and wagon, and all he brought with him was his [bed clothes and wearing apparel and cooking utensils, and with money enough to buy 106 acres of the unbroken soil of Greene County, and now owns 175 acres
Smith W. H. farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Greenfield Smith W. H. farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Greenfield Sperry David, farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Green- field
Strawmat John, farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Green- field
Strawmat John L. farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Green- field
Stone Taylor, farmer, [Sec. 13, P.O. Green- field
Sullivan Hardin, Sec. 20, P.O. Greenfield
TAYLOR JOHN F. farmer Sec. 3, P.O. Greenfield
V ANDAVEER A. farmer, Sec. 4, P. O. Greenfield
Vandaveer Israel, farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Athens- ville
Vandeveer Thomas, farmer, Sec. I, P. O. Greenfield
WALLER J. W. farmer, Sec. 12, P. O. Greenfield
Waller John H. farmer, Sec. 12, P. O. Green- field,
WALTON FRANCIS M. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. Greenfield,
was born in 1843, in Greene County. His father, William Walton, was married to Martha Scott, in 1834; have seven chil- dren, four of whom are living; came to Illinois in 1831, and followed the occupa- tion of a farmer, and by falling from a hay stack in 1848, received injuries from which he died in a few days, leaving five children for the widow to rear, which was quite a task, for they were all small and could not help to support the family. She still lives, at the age of sixty-seven, with her son, the subject of this sketch, who was married April 22, 1866, to Mary M. Rafferty, who was born in 1848, in Greene County; have six children: Martha L., Mary S., Viola, William T., Edith, and Hattie M. Mr. Walton was in the late rebellion. Enlisted Aug. 28, 1861, in 32d Reg. Ill. Vol., in Co. D, as a private; was appointed first cor- poral Aug. 19, 1862, and promoted to fifth sergeant Dec. 29, 1862, and fourth ser- geant June 13, 1863; was discharged Jan. I, 1864; re-enlisted Jan. 2, 1864, as first sergeant; was commissioned as first lieutenant May 26, 1865, which office he filled till he was discharged, at Springfield, Illinois, Sept. 30, 1865; participated in several battles; was at the siege of Vicks- burg and Corinth
Wilder J. M. farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Greenfield Wilhite Frank, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Greenfield Wilhite J. H. farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Greenfield Wilhite S. farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Greenfield Wilkinson Thompson, farmer, Sec. I, P. O. Greenfield
Williams W. W. farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Green- field
Woodward Henry, farmer, Sec. 24, P. O, Greenfield
YOUNG W. H. farmer, Sec. 27, P. O. Greenfield
ZINC R. C. farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Green- field .
TOWNSHIP II, NORTH RANGE II, WEST.
A LDERSON REUBEN, renter, Sec. 12, P.O. Greenfield
Ames Van, renter, Sec. 35, P.O. Wrightsville
B AKER G. W. farm hand, Sec. 27, P. O. Wrightsville
BALDES JOHN, farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Wrightsville, was born in Prussia, Nov. I, 1825; came to this country in 1857, where he remained until he accumulated means to purchase the land he now owns. Was married in 1865. to Miss Regina Taffrey. They have had five children : Joseph, born Nov. I, 1867; John B., born March 19, 1869; Kathrina, born Feb. 14, 1871; Peter, born Sept. 11, 1873; Anna M., born Aug. 20, 1878. He is a member of the Catholic Church, and says he has always voted the Democratic ticket. He owns 40 acres of land
BALLARD LOUIS J. farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. White Hall, was born in Lincoln County, N. C .. Oct. 4, 1800, the sixth child of ten children of Wiley and Nancy Ballard, who were of English descent. At the age of ten years the subject of this sketch moved to Tennessee, and in July 22, 1824, he married Miss Rutha Pace. In 1829 they removed to this county, where they have since remained. They have had born unto them twelve children, five of whom are living : William P., born Dec. 17, 1831; Wiley, born Dec. 27, 1833; Sarah, born March 28, 1842; Louis N., born March 30, 1844; Joseph C., born April 15, 1848. Mr. Ballard and wife are members of the M. E. Church since 1838, and have en- deavored to live a life that may be emulated by the younger. He has not been eager after this world's goods, being content to live a quiet and retired life, satisfied with a living, and to lay up treasure where "moth and rust doth not corrupt," rather than this world's goods, which perish with using. Has not paid much attention to
politics; is identified with the Democratic party
BARNETT HENRY A. farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Wrightsville, was born June I, 1843, on the identical section he now lives upon. Nov. 2, 1865, he married Miss Mary E. Wood; they have had nine children, of whom six are now living: Charles S., Henry I., Susan H,, Mary E., Luella A., and George A. Mr. Barnett was a member of the 133d Reg. Ill. State Vol., in which he en- listed in 1864, in the 100 day service. He is Republican in sentiment and cast his first vote for " Honest Old Abe." Has a good farm
Ballard Nelson, farmer, Sec. 23, P. O. Wrightsville
Ballard W. M. farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Wrights- ville
Barnard J. H. laborer, Sec. 23, P.O.Wrights- ville
Barnett Isaac, farmer, Sec. II, P.O. White Hall
Barnett Isaac M. farmer, Sec. II, P. O. Wrightsville
Barnett Henry A. farmer, Sec. 14, P. O. Wrightsville
Barnett W. G. Sec. I, P.O. Greenfield
Bartlett Marion, renter, Sec. 10, P.O.Wrights- ville
Batty James R. farm hand, Sec. 15, P. O. Wrightsville
BEASON W. S. farmer, Sec. 13, P. O, Wrightsville, was born in this county, Nov. 4, 1847; was the ninth child of ten chil- dren of David and Mary Beason, who were early settlers, the former a native of North Carolina and the latter Tennessee. In 1873 Mr. Beason was married to Miss Julia Can- nedy, born in this county; from this alliance they have had three children: Guynn, born Jan. 17, 1873; Bruce, May 4, 1875; Samuel L., March 29, 1876. Mr. Beason lost his wife Feb. 27, 1878. Since then his mother has been keeping house for him.
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He is Democratic and a staunch advocate of Jacksonian principles. Mr. Beason owns 160 acres of land, and hopes to be- come one of the opulent men in his town- ship
Bell Charles T. farm hand, Sec. 8, P.O. White Hall
Bell F. M. farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Wrightsville BELL MARTIN L. farmer, Sec. 5, P. O. White Hall, was born in this county Dec. 8, 1844; was the third child of four children of Zachariah and Susanna Bell, who were early settlers. In the early part of Luther's life he was engaged as engineer and general worker about a mill; went to California, remained two years, then re- turned to this State, and on Oct. 22, 1865, abandoned the life of a bachelor and mar- ried Harriet C. Lorton, who was born on the section that they now are living on. They have had four children, viz .: Carrie E., born Nov. 13, 1869 : Robert E., born July 10, 1871 ; Mattie H., born Nov. 5, 1874; Clinton L., born Aug. 14, 1877. Mr. Bell now owns fifty acres of land in this town- ship, which he intends building upon in the Spring ; he has also an interest in some Nebraska land
Bembrock Wm. H. Sec. I, P.O. Wrightsville Benear J. H. farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. White Hall Benear J. S. farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. White Hall Benear T. E. farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. White Hall Benear Wm. H. farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. White Hall
Bennett W. G. renter, Sec. I, P.O. Wrights- ville
Berean Peter R. farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. White Hall
Bethard J., P.M., Sec. 23, P.O. Wrightsville Bethard James C. merchant, Sec. 23, P.O. Wrightsville
Bethard John, farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Wrights- ville
Bethard Thomas, retired, Sec.23, P.O.Wrights- ville
Boehm John, shoemaker, Wrightsville
BRADSHAW MRS. MARY A.
farming, Sec. 4, P.O. White Hall, was born Jan., 1804, in South Carolina, and at an early age her parents moved to Tennes- see, where she became acquainted with and married her husband, Charles Bradshaw. In the year 1828 they came to Morgan Co., where they remained two years, and then
moved to the place she now lives upon. They have had sixteen children, nine boys and seven girls, of whom seven are now living, viz .: William M., John, Perry, Fran- cis M., Nancy, Mary, and Lucinda, all. of whom are now married and settled, except Francis M., who lives with his mother on the farm. Mrs. Bradshaw is a member of the Christian Church. She owns 320 acres of land
BRADSHAW PERRY, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. White Hall, was born in White Co., Tenn., May 17, 1828. His family were natives of North Carolina, and were among the early settlers of this county. The subject of this sketch was first married to Phebe Wise, by which union they had four children, all of whom are now numbered among the dead. His second marriage was with Elizabeth J. Wells. March, 1860, a native of this county. They have had nine children ; eight of them are now liv- ing, viz .: Laura J., Oliver P., Albert J., Charles F., Louis A., John A., Shannon O., and Miner Douglass. Mr. Bradshaw has 373 acres of land, upon which he now resides. Mr. B. is a man of retiring habits, has had no aspirations after office, but in sentiment is Republican, and is a member of the Christian Church, and is endeavoring to live a life that is in harmony with the prin- ciples he professes
Brannen A. L. smith and wagon maker, Wrightsville
Brannan Mrs. Elizabeth, at home, Sec. 23, P.O. Wrightsville
Brannan James L. renter, Sec. 23, P.O. Wrightsville
Brenner Joseph M. renter, Sec. 35, P.O. Wrightsville
Broadmarkle M. H. farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Berdan
Brown Albert, tanner, Sec. 16, P.O Wrights- ville
Burke Michael, renter, Sec. 16, P.O. Wrights- ville
AGE A. M. laborer, Sec. 23, P.O. Wrights- ville
Cane Thomas, farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Wrights- ville
Carmody John, farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Berdan Carmody Michael, laborer, Sec. 19, P.O. Ber- dan
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TOWN 11, NORTH RANGE 11, WEST.
Carmody Pat, farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Berdan Carmody Thomas, renter, Sec. 31, P.O. Ber- dan
Casey Hannah, renter, Sec. 27, P.O. Wrights- ville
Casey Thomas, renter, Sec. 19, P.O. Berdan Clarida John, farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Greerf .. ] ' Close R. M. farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Wh te 1 .... 1 Coates Susan M. Sec. 27, P.O. Wrightsville
COOPER MRS. MARGARET C.
farming, Sec. 22, P.O.Wrightsville, was born in this county, Aug. II, 1837, is the daughter of Joel and Nancy Johnson. Her mother's maiden name was Banning. Mrs. Cooper's father was a native of this State, and was identified with its interests up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1872. Mrs. Cooper remained with her parents until her nineteenth year, when she was united in marriage to W. T. Cooper, a son of E. L. Cooper, an old settler and resident of this county ; their marriage took place April 27, 1856. After their marriage he located on the land now occupied by Mrs. Cooper, and farming was his occupation during the time he lived ; on July 19, 1875, he fell a victim to that terrible malady, consump- tion ; was a man that was highly esteemed in the circle of his acquaintances ; during his life was a consistent member of the U. Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Cooper is also a member. Seven children have been born to them : Owen, born June 26, 1857, died Aug. 26, 1878 ; Rosie Jane, born April 15, 1860; George E., born March 29, 1864; William E., born March 26, 1866; Martha A., born April 17, 1868; Minnie L., born June 5, 1872 ; Mary, born May 10, 1875. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Cooper has continued the farm enterprise, and still keeps her family together, and gives the management of the farm her own supervision
Cooper M. C. renter, Sce. 21, P.O. Wrights- ville
Cox Milburn, renter, Sec. 33, P.O. Wrights- ville
Cunningham A. farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Wrights- ville
Cunningham George, at home, P.O. Wrights- ville
CUNNINGHAM R. L. farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Wrightsville, is a son of Samuel Cun- ningham, of this Township, Sec. 36, who is
well known in the county. Robert L. first drew breath in Kentucky, Oct. I, 1851, and eame to this State with his parents when a babe, and remained with his parents up to the time he matured. Jan. II, 1877, was married to Mary Jane Jones, born Oct. 3, IS=2. daughter of Enoch Jones of this c unty. After their marriage he located on the land he now occupies, and began farming, and has since continued. Has one child, Mary Ellen, born Dec., 1877. His wife is a member of the regular Bap- tist Church. He cast his first vote for U. S. Grant. Has 120 acres of land, 80 of which are in cultivation
CUNNINGHAM SAMUEL Mc.
farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Greenfield. The subject of this sketch was born in Marion Co., Ky., Feb. 16, 1818 ; was son of Robert and Nancy Cunningham, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Kentucky. Mr. Cunningham came to this county in 1853, and has since been a resi- dent of this county. Was married, Dec., 1850, to Emeline E. Cooper, daughter of E. L. Cooper, who came to this county in 1836. From this union they have had nine children : Richard, born Dec. 3, 1855, died Oct. 3, 1855; William B., born March 4. 1854, died Jan. 20, 1865 ; Belle, born March 19, 1864, died Jan. 18, 1868 ; Mary E., born Nov. 19, 1866, died Feb. 27, 1868; Robert L .. born Oct. 1, 1851; Henry, Sept. 7, 1857; Geo. W., Oct. 10, 1859; Lewis, Jan. 13, 1862; Ann Jane, Feb. 28, 1869. Mr. Cunningham is engaged in farming pursuits ; has 660 acres of excellent land, under the best of cultiva- tion. Mr. Cunningham has been in poor health for several years past, and has not the emjoyment he desires ; has accumu- lated wealth, and is reckoned among the solid men of the county ; has long been a member of the C. P. Church, and has lived a life consistent with his profession, and has established a name and a reputation of which those who succeed him may justly be proud
Cunningham Henry, at home, Sec. 36, P.O. Greenfield
CUNNINGHAM W. D. farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Wrightsville, was born in this county, Aug. 16, 1840, was the fourth child of ten children of Richard and Mary Cunningham, early settlers of this county.
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In September, 1866, was married to Emma Coates. They have had six children, of whom four are now living, viz .: Luman, Ora, Theodore, and Lee. Mr. C. moved to this place in 1873, and now owns 160 acres of land. He is a member of the U. Bap- tist Church, and is a good citizen and an upright man
D AMM MRS. SARAH, Sec. 31,
P.O. Berdan, was born in Alton, Sept. 16, 1847, is the fifth child of Elias and Sarah Meister. On Dec. 7, 1865, was married to John Damm, who was a native of this county. As a result of this union, they have had four children, viz .: Sarah Jane, born Sept. 8, 1866 ; John, Oct. 30, 1867 ; Annie, Oct. 7, 1869; Deater, June 22, 1871. Mrs. Damm is now a widow, her husband having met with a tragical death at his own hands, July 2, 1878. She resides at present with her parents, having rented her farm, con- sisting of 94 acres, which she intends keeping for the benefit of herself and child- ren, that they may be educated and fitted for the coming duties of life
Darke Ben. farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Wrightsville Davidson Isaac, farmer. Sec. 21, P.O. Wrights- ville
Davidson James, renter, Sec. 27, P.O.Wrights- ville
Davidson J. E. farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Wrights- ville
Davidson J. L. farm hand, Sec. 21, P.O. Wrightsville
Davidson Willis, laborer, Sec. 21, P.O. Wrightsville
Davis Clayton, renter, Sec. 34, P.O. Wrights- ville
Davis James E. renter, Sec. 4, P.O. White Hall
Davis Maria Mrs. farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. White Hall
DAVIS OSCAR, farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. White Hall, was born in this county, Oct. 13, 1847. Was married April 8, 1869, to Mrs. Virginia Beam, born in King George Co., Va., and raised in St. Louis Co., Mo., at which place they were married, and moved to White Hall, where they remained until Dec. 5, 1877, at which time they moved to the premises they now own. They have had four children, three of whom are living, viz .: Frank Stewart,
Grace Amanda, and Vernon Lee. Mr. Davis owns about 60 acres of land, and hopes by patient industry and rigid economy to ac- quire a competency, and to leave after him a name and character that shall be worthy of their imitation
Dodson James, farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. White Hall
Dorsey Patrick, renter, Sec. 12, P.O. Wrights- ville
Doyle Jasper, Sec. 25, P.O. Wrightsville
Doyle John, farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Wrights- ville
Doyle John, Jr. farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Wrights- ville
FARLY THOMAS, renter, Sec. 33, P.O. Wrightsville
Ellis Charles, farm hand, Sec. 4, P.O. White Hall
Ellis Charles S. farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. White Hall
Emerson T. G. teacher, Wrightsville
Eyer Charles & Bro. distillers, Sec. 18, P.O. Berdan
F EATHERSON THOMAS, far-
mer, Sec. 12, P.O. Wrightsville, was born in England, Jan. I, 1835, came to New York in the Spring of 1852, and to this county in 1858, and located on the section he now resides on. Was married Feb. 12, 1861, to Elizabeth Barnett, who is a native of this county. From this union they have three children : Wm. H., born in 1862,; Nancy Jane, born in 1863; Dora E., born in 1868. Mr. Featherson owns 151 acres of land; is a member of the Republican party
Ferguson Catharine, P.O. Greenfield
Ferguson E. B. renter, sec. I, P.O. Wrights- ville
Ferguson Thos. renter, sec. I, P.O. Wrights- ville
Ferguson Thomas S. farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Wrightsville
Ferguson Walker, renter, Sec. I, P.O. Green- field
Felinger Joseph, farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Berdan Fetters Simon, laborer, Sec. 23, P.O. Wrights- ville
Flaherty John, renter, Sec. 26, P.O. Wrights- ville
Flowers John W. renter, Sec. 27, P.O.Wrights- ville
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TOWN 11, NORTH RANGE 11, WEST.
G ADWELL MOSES, farmer, Sec. 20,P.O. Berdan
Gardiner James, wagon maker, Wrightsville Gardiner Joseph, blacksmith, Wrightsville Gardiner Wm. blacksmith, Wrightsville Garrison William A. Sec. 7, P.O. White Hall
Goodall John, wagon maker, Wrightsville Goodall Robt. farmer, Sec. 16, P.O.Wriglits- ville
Goodall Wm. laborer, Sec. 23, P.O. Wrights- ville
Goode George, farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Berdan Goode John L. farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Wrights- ville
GOODE W. B. farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Ber- dan ; was born in Christian County, Ken- tucky, Sept. 16, 1827; was the fourth son of W. H. and Gensey Goode, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Ten- nessee. They came to this county in 1829, which was at that time almost a wilderness. The subject of this sketch was about one- and-a-half years old when he came to this county ; has since been a resident, and ex- pects to spend the remainder of his days on the farm he now resides upon. In August 22, 1845, was married to Eliza Ann David- son, by whom he had eight children ; five are now living : Ginsey Ann, born June II, 1846 ; Emeline, born Jan. 28, 1848, An- geline, born Jan. 28, 1848, twins ; Melissa Jane, born Oct. 4, 1849 ; John L. born July 25, 1351. Mr. Goode was married the sec- ond time to Elizabeth Walker, a native of this county, by whom he has nine children, but two are now living, viz : Alzina, born Jan. 5, 1865 ; Alvin, born April 20, 1872. Mr. Goode owns 365 acres of land ; has an interest in 160 acres not yet divided. Mr. Goode has acquired what he has by close attention to business, rigid economy, and patient industry ; commenced with the traditionary mould-board plow and the hand sickle, and thus moved along with the pass- ing years, and is now in the fruition of his early and sanguine anticipations
Griffin Geo. M. farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Wrights- ville
Griffin Jeff. renter, Sec. 33, P.O. Wrightsville Griffin Joseph M. farmer, Sec. 23. P. O. Wrightsville
Griffin Wm. Jr. farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Wrights- ville
Guthrie James L. farmer, Sec. 3, P.O.Wrights- ville
Guthrie Jesse, farm hand, Sec. 35, P. O. Wrightsville
Guthrie Thos. farm hand, Sec. 4, P.O. White Hall
Guthrie Wm. farm hand, Sec. 29, P.O. Ber- dan
H ARPER JAMES, renter, Sec. 12, P.O. Wrightsville
Halps Joe, renter, Sec. 34, P.O. Wrightsville Haskins Wm. renter, Sec. 27, P.O. Wrights- ville
HENDERSON JOSEPH, farmer, Sec. 7, P. O.White Hall, was born May 26, 1813, in Ohio ; at an early age he came to this county where he has since resided ; was married at the age of 29 years to Mary Ann Stout, with whom he lived until her death, which occurred in 1876. They never had any children. Mr. Henderson has 100 acres of land, upon which he now resides. Politically he is Republican. He is a con- sistent member of the C. Presbyterian Church, and has always been esteemed as an honest and conscientious man, upright in his dealings, and generous to a fault
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