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BENTOY BENJ. Sec. 17, P. O. Atkinson; farmer; from Belgium.
BERGHAGD PETER, Sec. 23, P.O. Atkinson; farmer, W. T. Mussey's farm; Cath; Belgium. BESSEE ROBERT M. Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; born in Erie Co. N.Y. Dec. 2, 1838; came to this county in 1862; Rep; Meth; owns 280 acres of land, valued at $13,000; was Commissioner of Highways three years; wife was Orlinda Maria Porter, born in Huron Co. Ohio, Dec. 8, 1842; married Feb. 16, 1865; has three children.
BIGGS ELIJAH, Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Indiana; So acres.
BIGGS JOHN, Sec. 14. P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Indiana.
BIGGS W. H. lives with E. Biggs; Rep; from Indiana.
BILLS J. A. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Vt.
BILLS OSCAR A. Atkinson; Rep; Meth; from Vt. BLOOM J. J. Atkinson; tinner; Dem; Meth; fron Pa.
BOLLEN GEORGE, Proprietor of coal mine; Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; born in Sharon, Ill. Nov. 24, 1847; Rep; Meth; wife was Ella Loomis, born 1852; married May 16, 1870; has four children.
BOLLEN JOHN, Sec. 30, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 80 acres.
BOLLEN T. Sec. 32, P. O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; born Ill.
BOOMER H. E., P.O. Atkinson; lives with H. Boomer; Rep; from N.Y.
BOOMER HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; born in Jefferson Co., N.Y., July 23. 1826; came to this Co. in 1862; Rep; owns 249 acres land, valued at $13,600; wife was Julia Wood, born in Jefferson Co., N.Y., Aug. 10, 1828; has four children, Emma, Herbert, Gertie, and Jay.
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BOUWHUIS ANTHONY, Grocer, Atkinson; born in Holland, Dec. 25, 1820; came to this Co. in 1865; Dem; Cath; owns town property and 80 acres of land, valued at $6,600; wife was Demphena Hendricks, born in 1823; married in 1865; has three children. BROOKS J. P. Sec. 34, Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from N.Y .; 40 acres.
BROWN JOHN M. Farmer, Atkinson; born in Knox Co., Ohio, Feb. 13, 1832; came to this Co. in 1858; Dem; is Supervisor of the Township, and Justice of the Peace; wife was R. J. Barnes. born in Fairfield Co., Conn., Sept. 27, 1831; married Sept. 18, 1860; has two children, Nellie and Jennie.
BUGHNER L. Sec. It; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Canada.
BUGNER L. Sec. I1; P.O. Atkinson; works for J. M. Brown; Dem; from Canada.
BURN R. A. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio.
BURN R. B. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
BUTLER MARTIN, Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from England; 80 acres.
AIN J. B. Teacher, Atkinson; Meth; from Canada. C CANN WM. Wagon-maker, Atkinson; Dem; from Pa.
CARLBERG C. A. Blacksmith, Atkinson; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
CLIFTON A. E. Teamster, Atkinson; Rep; Meth; from Peoria, Ill. CORYN DESRY, Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Cath; from Belgium.
COULSON JOHN, Sec. 4: P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres.
COULTER W. M. Carpenter, Atkinson; Rep; from Pa.
CRANE A. C. Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer on H. B. Cole's farm; Rep; from N.Y.
CRANE BRUCE, P.O. Geneseo; works for A. C. Crane; Rep; from N.Y.
CRANE DAN, Sec 17; P.O. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y.
CRANE SCOTT, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y.
CROOK ASA, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; born in Erie Co. N.Y. Jan. 27, 1827; came to this county in 1844; Rep; owns 220 acres of land, valued at $12,000; came to Ill. May 27, 1834, with his father, Asa Crook, Sen., who settled at Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., at that time, and was the first settler there; their nearest neighbors were then at Davenport, Iowa, and at Dixon, Ill .; wife was Lucy A. Cole, born in Erie Co., N.Y., March, 24, 1830; married Jan. 1, 1852; has six children.
CROOK C. H. Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Vt.
CROOK J. T. lives with Asa Crook; Rep; born Henry Co.
CROOK N. M. Sec. 18; teacher; lives with Asa Crook; Rep; born Henry Co.
CROUCH WALTER J. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson; born in England, May 5, 1849; came to this county in I867; Rep.
D EBATTS JOSEPH, Carpenter; Cath; from Belgium.
DEBOUD C. Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson; farmer: Cath; from Belgium; 40 acres.
DEAN JOHN H. Grain Dealer, Atkinson; born N. H. Feb. 26, 1822; came to Co. 1859; Rep; Lib. Prot; wife was Nora H. Gould; married in 1857; has two children. DEFRIES T. Peddler, Atkinson; Dem; from Germany.
DEMOTT H. M. Carpenter, Atkinson; Rep; from N.Y.
DEMARANVILLE C. H. Sec. 23; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. DICKINSON D. J. Shoemaker, Atkinson; Dem; from Ky.
DILLAPLAIN I. Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; farmer on R. M. Bessee's farm; Rep; from Ohio. DONAHO P. Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 120 acres. DOTY W. I. Sec. 3; P.O. Atkinson ; farmer; Dem; from Vt; 120 acres.
DOUBLO LEO, Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Belgium. DREHMER H. Sec. 10; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Canada.
DUNCAN S. M. Sec. 21; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Ill.
E ARL H. CLAY, Atkinson; clerk; Rep; from Conn. ENGLISH JOHN, Atkinson; clerk; Rep; from Ohio. ERICKSON A. Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Sweden. EVANS S., P.O. Atkinson; farmer on. T. D. Trekell's farm; Dem; from N.Y. EVERETT EDWIN, Atkinson; merchant; Rep; born in Ill.
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ITCKEE JOHN, Atkinson; carpenter; Dem; from Pa. F FLETCHER C. T. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; miner; Dem; from N.Y.
FERRIN WELLS, Station Agent and Grain Dealer, Atkinson; born in Grand De Tour, Ogle Co. Ill. Oct. 30, 1848; came to this county in 1866; Rep; owns house and lot, value $1,200.
FOLLETT A. H. Atkinson; sexton; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
FONES ALONZO, Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ill.
FONES C. Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
FONES HENRY, Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. B .; from N.Y.
FORVANNER BRUNO, Sec. 25; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Cath; from Belgium.
FRITZSCHE C. F. Sec. 26; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Saxony; 120 acres.
FRONK JOHN H. Harness Maker, Atkinson; born in Juniata Co. Pa. Dec. 25, 1853; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Meth.
G ABRIELSON ANDREW, Sec. 13; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Luth; from Sweden.
GALBRAITH WM. Sec. II; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Scotland; 200 ac. GARDNER G. W. Sec. 32: P.O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; from N.Y.
GRAHAM WILLIAM E. Miner, Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; born in Rock Island Co. Il1. July 30. 1852; came to county, 1865; wife was Mary A. Peters, born in 1852; married Jan. I, 1872; has two children.
GREEN A. H. Rev. minister of Free Meth; Rep; from Pa.
GREEN LYMAN, Atkinson ; Rep; from N.Y.
GREEN W. A., P.O. Geneseo; farmer on A. H. Green's farm; Rep; F. Meth; from N.Y.
GREZER F. E. Sec. Io; P.O. Atkinson: farmer; Luth; from Prussia; 80 acres.
GRIFFIN JOHN A. Rev. Atkinson; Cong. minister; Rep; born in Ill.
GRUBB FRANK, Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; laborer; Dem; from Ohio.
GRUBB J. A. Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Va.
GIBSON JOB, Sec. 15; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from N.Y .; 80 acres.
GIERHART C. G. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; born in Richland Co. Ohio, April 17. 1824; came to this county in 1854; Dem; U. B .; owns 270 acres of land, valued at $10,800; is Justice of the Peace and Highway Commissioner; enlisted, June, 1846, in 3d Ohio Vols. and served thirteen months in the Mexican War; served as Ist Lieut. in 112th III. Vol. for seven months in the war of the rebellion; wife was Sarah A. Gray, born in Columbia Co. Pa. Dec. 29, 1832; has six children.
GILES W. A. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; coal miner; Rep; from Ill.
GIPE GEO. Atkinson; laborer; Dem; from Pa.
GIPE JACOB, Atkinson; laborer; Dem; from Pa.
H AMAN FRANK, Sec. 27; farmer on Nowers Bros.' farm; Cath; from Belgium.
HEIFFNER P. E., P.O. Geneseo; works for G. L. Kriefbaum; Dem; from Ohio.
HEAD M. H. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Atkinson; born in Pembroke, N. H., March 24, 1813; came to this county in 1859; Rep; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $5,000; wife was Sophia Bates, horn Nov. 28, 1815; married in 1838; has three children.
HELLER R. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Ind; from Pa.
HILL T. B., Atkinson; blacksmith; Rep; from Vt.
HOLKE GUST. Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Ind; Luth; from Prussia.
HOWARD J. D. Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
HUBERT THOLEN, Atkinson; Cath. priest; from Holland.
HULL A., Atkinson; Rep; from Pa.
HULL Z. T., Atkinson; laborer; Rep; Ill.
HUNTER DANIEL O. Grocer, Atkinson; born in Cortland Co. N.Y. June 28, 1823; came to this county in 1867; Rep; Meth; owns house and lot, valued at $Soo; has been Po- lice Magistrate four years; enlisted Aug. 13, 1862, in the 93d Ill. Volunteers, and served ten months; wife was Margaret R. Pickard, born in Livingston Co. N.Y. Sept, 20, 1840; married Sept 12, 1857; has six children.
RVINE H. M. Sec. 2; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Ind. I IRVINE PERRY, Sec. 3; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 80 acres.
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JAMES JOHN, Atkinson; Dem; from Pa.
JENKINS J. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; from Wales. . JENKINS R. W. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; from Wales. JOHNSON G. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep: Luth; from Sweden. JOHNSON G. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Sweden; 80 acres. JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Ireland. JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 35; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Canada.
JOHNSON NILS, Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Meth; from Sweden. JOHNSON ROBERT, Sec. 26; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind. Rep; from Ireland.
KAISER JOHN, Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; 160 acres.
KAISER J. A., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, works for J. S. Kaiser; Ind; from Ohio.
KAY JAMES, Propr. Coal Mine and Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; born in England, June 20, 1837; came to this county in 1873; Rep; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $3,000; wife was Agnes I. Cowen, born Sept. 4, 1845 in Canada; married March 25, 1861; has six children.
KENDRICK J. N., Atkinson; teamster; Rep; from Ohio.
KENNEDY CHAS. Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 80 acres.
KIRKENDALL ARCHIBALD, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; born in Wayne Co. Ohio, Jan. 29, 1839; came to this county in 1865; Dem; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4.000; wife was E. S. Zeprnick, born in Ohio, June 28, 1844; has one child.
KRIEFBAUM G. L. Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 154 acres.
KROPF JOHN, Sec. 10; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 140 acres. KROPF P., P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 40 acres. KUEHL C. Atkinson; store; Dem; from Prussia.
L AMBERT A. S. Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; brickmaker; Rep; Ill. LAMBERT EDWARD, P.O. Geneseo; brickmaker: Rep; from England. LAMBERT EPHRAIM, P.O. Geneseo; brickmaker; Rep; from England.
LARSON A. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from.Sweden.
LAWBAUGH E., Atkinson; grain dealer; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio.
LEE BATES J., Atkinson; works for L. Lee Bates; Dem; Cath; from Belgium.
LEE BATES LOUIS, Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Belgium.
LEAVANS JACOB, Sec. 26; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Cath; from Belgium. LECLERQ B. Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Belgium.
LECLERQ R., Atkinson; saloon; Dem; Cath; from Belgium. LEDUE WA. Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Vt. LEEPS E. Y. works for A. H. Palmer; Dem; from Prussia. LEWIS WM. Sec. II, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Pa. LITTLE H. C. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; Ills. LITTLE M. Sec. 31, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. LITTLE R. W. Sec. 31, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from N.Y .; 160 acres.
LOWES WM. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; proprietor coal mine; Rep; from England.
LOYD BRYAN, Atkinson; blacksmith; Meth. Epis; from Canada.
LUCAS ELI R. Atkinson; mason; Rep; U. B .; from Pa. LUCAS GEO. Atkinson; painter; Rep; from Ohio.
LUCAS J. H. Sec. 5, P.O. Atkinson: farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 80 acres.
LUCKET F. C. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; proprietor of coal mine and farmer; Dem; England. LYON H. L. Atkinson; merchant; Rep; from N. Y.
LYON R. B. Sec. 35, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from N. Y .; 200 acres.
M CKIBBON H. Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Dem; Cath; born Scotland. MCKIBBON W. A. Sec. 33, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Dem; from Maryland. McLOUGHLIN C. Sec. 4, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. McNAMEE JAS. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; works from J. K. Trekell; Rep; from N.Y. McQUEENY J. Sec. 30, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
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MADDEN L. S. Atkinson; sexton; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Maryland. MANKINS L. D. Atkinson; teamster; Dem; from Ohio.
MANKINS OTIS W. Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Atkinson; born in Washington Co. Ohio, Aug. 31, 1842; came to this county in 1854; Dem; owns So acres of land, valued at $3,200 wife was Charlotte R. Doty, born March 28, 1847; in Henry Co. Ills .; married Aug. 29, 1867; has two children.
MAY ARCH. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; Pres; from Scotland.
MEAD HENRY, Sec. 19, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from England.
MEAGHER E. Sec. 5, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 160 acres.
MEERSMON E. Atkinson; peddler; Dem; Cath; from Belgium.
MILAR ROBERT W. Carpenter, Atkinson; born in Somerset Co. Pa. July 29, 1824; came to this county in 1855; Rep; owns 80 acres of land and a house and lot, valued at $4,200; wife was Rebecca Knisely, born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Sept. 25, 1831; married July 8, 1849; has four children.
MILL JOHN, Sec. 13, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Sweden.
MILLER FRED, Sec. 18, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Saxony; 40 acres.
MORIARTY S. Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 120 acres.
MORRISON W. H. Atkinson; Rep; from N.Y.
MOWBRAY JOHN, Brickmaker, Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; born in Durham Co. England, Aug. I, 1841; came to this county in 1869; Rep; Meth. Epis; wife was Elizabeth Lowes, horn in 1839, in England; married 1863; has four children.
MOYER HENRY, Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Indiana.
MOSSEY W. A. Farmer, Atkinson; born in Rutland Co. Vermont, June 22, 1839; came to this county in 1868; Rep; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $5,000; enlisted Sept. 1862, in 12th Vt. Vols. and served nine months; wite was Louisa Nowers; she was born in Oneida Co. New York, May 2, 1845; married March 31, 1868; has two children.
MYERS JACOB, Farmer. Atkinson; born in Franklin Co. Pa. Oct. 14, 1831; came to this county in 1855; Rep; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $20,000; first wife was Ellen Fritz, married Nov. 1, 1855; had three children; second wife was Mary J. Algar; she had two children by first husband, and married Mr. Myers, Feb. 10, 1867.
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EAL A. L., Atkinson; teamster; Rep; born Ill.
NEAL EDWIN, Atkinson; section boss; Dem; Meth. Epis; born in Ill.
NICKERSON W. R. Sec. 25; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from N.Y .; 80 acres.
NOWERS JOHN T. Atkinson; merchant; Rep; from N.Y. NOWERS THOS. Atkinson; Rep; Epis; from England.
NOWERS THOMAS Jr. Merchant, Atkinson; born in Oneida Co. N. Y. on the 12th Feb 1834; came to this county in 1856; Rep; owns real e tate valued at $7,500; was Super- visor six years; wife was >arah A. Mussey, born in Rutland Co. Vt. Sept. 15, 1834; married Nov. 18, 1861; has one child, Kate F.
NOWERS WM. Atkinson; merchant; Dem; from N.Y.
GDEN B. C. Sec. 21; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Ill; interest in 160 acres. OGDEN DAVID, Atkinson; Dem; from Ky.
OGDEN W. H. Atkinson; coal miner; Dem; born in Ill.
OTTERMAN J. W. Rev. Atkinson; Meth. Epis. minister; Rep; from Pa.
OUGH WM. Atkinson; wagon- maker; Dem; from England.
PALM JOIIN, Sec. 35; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem. PALMER H. A. Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from N.Y .; 160 acres. PARKS A. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; coal miner; Rep; from Scotland.
PARKS E. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; coal miner; Rep; from Scotland.
PARRISH NELS P. Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Kep; Luth; from Sweden.
PARRISH N. P. J. Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres.
PARRISHI SWAN, Atkinson; shoemaker; Luth; Sweden. PARSONS A. Atkinson; Rep; U. Breth; from Conn.
PAYNE GEO. Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from England.
PENWELL J. N. Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ill; So acres.
PETERSON A. N. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Sweden; 200 acres.
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PICKARD L. Atkinson; street commissioner; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N.Y.
PIERSON J. C. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Atkinson; born in Knox Co. Ohio, May 10, 1836; came to this county in 1867; Rep; owns So acres of land, valued at $6,000; is Trustee of the village; enlisted in 1864 in the 146th Ill. Vol; wife was Maria H. Pickard, born Nov. 30, 1839; married March 4, 1862; has one child.
PROOST C. Atkinson; shoemaker; Cath; from Belgium.
ICE A. C. Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, on C. G. Gierhart's farm; Rep; from N.Y. R
ROBINSON R. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; from England.
RANFT JOHN, Shoemaker, Atkinson; born in Prussia, Dec. 25, 1829; came to this county in 1861; Rep; Cong; owns house and lot and shop, value $5,000; wife was Mary E. Romig, born in Ohio, April 14, 1837; married June 29, 1865; has three children, Hattie, John and William.
ROBINSON THOS. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; from England.
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AMMONS A. J. Atkinson; carpenter; Rep; from Ky.
SAMMONS T. Atkinson; clerk; Rep; from Indiana.
SAMMONS WM. Atkinson; laborer; from Indiana.
SCHATTEMAN LEO, Atkinson; nurseryman; Dem; Cath; from Belgium.
SCHUTTEN HENRY, Atkinson; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Holland.
SCHWENNINGER ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; born in Wurtem- burg, July 1, 1826; came to this county in 1866; Rep; Evang; owns 133 acres of land, valued at $6,000; wife was Lavina Bloom, born in Pa. June 2, 1832; married Sept. 2, 1851; has six children.
SMITH J. W. Atkinson; blacksmith; Rep; from Ohio.
SMITH W. M., M.D. Physician, Atkinson; born in Belmont Co. Ohio, June 7, 1842; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Cong; owns house and lot, valued at $1,800; enlisted Sept. 21, 1861, in the 42d Ill. Vol. and served three years and nine months; was at the battles of Farmington and Chickamauga; wife was Viola M. Ferrin, born Feb. 4, 1846; married Dec. 15, 1870; has two children.
SOUTHWORTH DEWITT C. Atkinson; prop. hotel; Dem; Meth; Ill.
SOUTHWORTH HIRAM, Proprietor Hotel, Atkinson; born in Chautauqua Co. N.Y. June 20, 1821; came to this Co. in 1837; has been Commissioner of Highways four years; wife was Melissa Dewitt, born in Wayne Co. Mich. May 11, 1822; married July 20, 1842; has two children; Dem; owns house and lot, val. $3,300.
STARK A. Sec 32, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
STARK ANDREW, Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer.
STEELE J. Sec. 10, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Saxony; 100 acres.
STEIDENS G. J. Sec. 3, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Saxony.
STEINER G. W. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Dem; from Pa.
STEINER J. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson ; miner; Dem; from Pa.
STEMBERGER H. Sec. Io, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Germany; 120 acres.
STRALEY JOHN, Atkinson; stoves and tinware; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Germany. STRYKER D. P. Sec. 23, P.O. Atkinson; Rep; from N. Y.
SUHR E. Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Cath; from Prussia; 120 acres.
SWANSON A. P. Sec. 7, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
SWANSON A. P. Sec. 5, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres. SWANSON J., P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. SYL,ER C. Sec. 2, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; 312 acres ..
T ABER J. Atkinson; engineer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N.Y.
TASSELL JOHN, Sec. 14, P.O. A kinson; farmer; U. Brethren; from England.
TICKLE MILTON, Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep.
TAYLOR J. S. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Dem; Henry Co.
TIFT H. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Conn; 40 acres.
TREKELL JOHN K. Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; born in Tippecanoe Co. Ind. July 20, 1834; came to this Co. in 1836; Rep; owns 325 acres of land, valued at $20,000; was Commissioner of Highways five years; wife was Theresa Walters, born March 3, 1845 in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio; married Feb. 13, 1860; has three children.
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TRECKLE M. Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; 150 acres.
TROVINS J. M. Atkinson; teacher; Dem; Bapt; from Pa.
TOSLAND SAML. Sec. 15, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from England.
AN DEN HEMEL S. Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Holland. VERCRUISSE PETER, Sec. 24; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Cath; from Belgium. VARHAAKA A. Sec. 17, P.O. Atkinson; farmer on E. Burrall's farm; Rep; Cath; Belgium.
WALTERS A. R. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
WALTERS CHAS. H. Sec. 34, P.O. Atkinson; lives with D. Walters; Rep; Ill.
WAGAR W. W. Farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Atkinson; born in Yates Co. N. Y. Dec. 16, 1827; came to this Co. in 1865; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; wife was Lucina R. M. Gilbert; has seven children.
WALTERS D. Sec. 34, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Ohio. WANDEL JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Cath; from Belgium.
WARD JOS. Sec. 31, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep ;. Meth. Epis; from England; 150 acres.
WATSON E. B. Atkinson; meat market; Dem; from N.Y.
WEIRMOUTH W. W. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; prop. coal mine; from England. WELCH B. F. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer, lives with Z. Welch; from Ohio.
WELCH J. Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 70 acres. WELCH THOS. Atkins .n; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 160 acres.
WELCH Z. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Meth. Epis; from Pa; 120 acres.
WELLS Z. J. Atkinson; restaurant; Dem; from Ohio.
WETERHOLL NILS, Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. WILLIAMS FRED. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; coal miner; Rep; from Maine. WISELY J. J. Atkinson; restaurant; Dem; from Penn. WITHERSPOON R. M. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer and coal miner; Rep; from Scotland. WOLF S. N. Atkinson: carpenter; Dem; Dunkard; from Pa.
WONDERLY DANIEL W. Carpenter, Atkinson; born in Cumberland Co. Pa .. May 27, 1833; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns house and lot, valued at $1,800; is Township Treasurer; enlisted Sept. 1864, in the 47th Ill. V.I. and served eleven months; . wife was Clarinda Walters, born in Ohio, May 22, 1841; married June 28, 1860; has four children.
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WONDERLY J. W. Sec. 25, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 160 acres.
WOOD A. W. Sec. 15, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Mass, 80 acres.
WOOD F. L. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; from Conn.
WOOD H. P. Atkinson; store; Rep; from Ill.
VARGER BENJ. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 40 acres. YARGER H. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Ohio.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
ATKINSON VILLAGE AND TOWNSHIP.
Bollen Bros. Proprietors Welch Coal Bank, Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson. Bouwhuis Anthony, Groceries and Crockery.
Brown Jno. M. Justice of the Peace.
Ferrin Wells, Grain Dealer and Agt. C. R. I. & P. R. R. Fronk Jno. H. Harness Maker. Hunter Daniel 0. Groceries and Queensware.
Kay Jas. Prop. Coal Mine, Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson. Milar Robt. W. Carpenter.
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HENRY COUNTY : EDFORD TOWNSHIP.
Mowbray & Co. Manfrs. Common and Fine Brick; Coal Miners, Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson.
Nowers Bros. Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Agricultural Implements, Lumber and Building Material.
Ranft Jno. Mnfr. Boots and Shoes.
Smith W. M., M. D. Physican and Surgeon.
Southworth & Son, Prop. Hotel.
Wonderly Danl. W. Carpenter and Joiner.
EDFORD TOWNSHIP.
A DDICKS GEO. lives with father, G. Addicks, P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Meth; from I11. ADDICKS GERHARD, Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany. ALDRICH FRANK, lives with Elias Hart, P.O. Geneseo; farmer.
ALLEN EDSON, lives with Elias Hart, P.O, Geneseo, farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. ALLSHOUS S. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Church of God; from Pa; owns 12 ac.
ANDREWS AUSTIN, lives with G. A. Carter, P.O. Geneseo; rents 80 acres in Osco; Rep. ASDALE SAM, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord.
AUSTIN FRED'K. Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y; owns 120 ac. $7,200. AUSTIN WM. Sec. 23, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y; 135 acres.
BAILEY J. H. Sec. 11, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Denmark; 37 acres, val. $850 BARNARD F. H, Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; coal operator; Rep; Unit; from Mass. BECK JOHN, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord.
BEHRENS HENRY, Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres, $3,200. BEHRENS JULIUS, Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany: owns 80 acres. BELLINGER A. Sec. 22, P.O. Genes.o; farmer; Dem; from N. Y; owns 119 acres.
BERGSTROM AUGUST, lives with L. W. Hoit, P.O Geneseo; Luth; from Sweden. BERNHARD JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; works for Mrs. Doolittte; Luth; from Denmark. BIGGS W. C. Sec. 25, P O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from W. Va; owns 80 ac. val. $4,800. BILLS CHARLOTTE L. Mrs. Farm. Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; born in Loraine, Jef- ferson Co. N.Y. April 16, 1837; came to this Co. in 1856; Meth; owns 242 acres, val. $12,000. widow of Ora A. Bills, who was born in Jamaica, Windham Co. Vt. Aug. 12, 1832, died April 2. 1870; were married Jan. 27, 1857, at Edford, Henry Co; have three children, Geo. A., Clarence M. and Carrie I., all living with mother.
BILLS GEO. A. lives with mother, C. L. Bills, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from IIl. BILLS HENRY, Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Church of God; from Vt; owns 120 acres. BILLS M. A. Séc. 22, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Church of God; from Vt; owns 160 acres. BLANK J. lives with mother, Sec. 34, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Evangelical German; from Prussia. BLIVEN LYMAN L. Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ind; owns 120 ac. $4,800. BOESEE FRED. Sec. 20; coal miner; rents 40 acres of G. Bushnell; Dem; Luth; Germany. BOLTON SAML. Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot; owns 5 acres.
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