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WINTERS S. Cambridge; butcher; Rep: Lib; born Ill.
WOLYN A. G. Cambridge; druggist; Rep; Swedish Luth; born Sweden.
WOOD W. C. Cambridge; Rep; Cong. pref; born Vt.
WORTHINGTON C. E. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio.
WORTHINGTON THOS. J. Retired, Cambridge; born Bucks Co. Pa. Nov. 29, 1810; Dem; Bapt; val. property $12,000; lived in Pa. about twenty-three years; lived in State of Ohio about thirty-two years; engaged in farming, and Carpenter and Builder; removed to 1his state and county in 1865; married Miss E. A. Freeman, in Columbus, Ohio, in Feb. 1842; she was born in the State of New York; they have seven children; three sons, four daugh- ters; lost two sons in the army, one in West Va. and one in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
WRIGHT WILLIAM, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born England.
WRIGHT EDWARD, Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born England.
YOUNG JACOB, Cambridge; bakery and restaurant; Luth; born Germany. YORK CHARLES E. lives with father, Sec. 18; P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Lib; born Ill. YOUNGGREN CLARENCE A. Farmer, Sec. 23: P.O. Ulah; born in Sweden, July 4, 1848; Ind; Meth: value property $500; lived in Sweden twenty years, and came to this country June, 1868; came to this state and county same year, and has lived here nine years; attended high school, and learned English before coming here: is acquainted with English, German, French and Latin languages; rents farm of C. M. Carlson.
YORK J. F. Sec. 18; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y .; 40 acres land.
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IEGLER P., P.O. Cambridge; butcher; Dem; Cath; born Germany. Z ZIMMERMAN W. H. Cambridge; retired; Rep; Luth; born Pa.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
CAMBRIDGE CITY.
Ayers,&ªWier, Dealers in Dry Goods and General Merchandise.
Ayers Thos. G. Attorney at Law.
Ball Oliver, Livery and Boarding Stable.
Beveridge Peter H. County Treasurer. Boyd Sam'l G. Merchant Tailor.
Brinkerhoff Jas. D. Ice Dealer.
Bryan Jno. L. Physician and Surgeon. Clark G. M. Watchmaker and Jeweler. Converse Jas. A. Dealer and Manu- facturer Furniture.
Cook F. A. Brick Manufacturer.
Dalrymple Wm. L. Deputy Co. Clerk.
Flagg Wm. E. Marble Works.
Follett Jno. M. Agricultural Imple- ments and Farm Machinery.
Glass Neal, Blacksmith and Carriage Works.
Goodrich ¿Geo. Jeweler and Billiard Room.
Gordenier Jacob W. Mason and Con- tractor.
Gould & Hagin, Dealers Groceries, Provisions, Confectionery, Crock- ery and Glassware.
Hagin & Gould, Dealers in Grain and Stock.
Hamilton Otto S. Restaurant and Con- fectionery.
Hartzwell Jno. W. Prop. “ Cambridge House."
Hinman J. S. County Judge.
Keesler P. M. Carpenter and Builder. Lafferty Andrew B. Livery and Boarding Stable.
Lind Chas. E. Billiard Room.
Martin Prof D. Prop. " Central Hotel."
Mock & Hand, Attorneys at Law. Page Orrin E. Attorney at Law.
Patten L. H. Clerk Circuit Court.
Pierce Silas, Carpenter and Builder. Raymond R. C. Physician.
Rishel & Thompkins, Attorneys at Law.
Rundstrum J. C. Dealer and Manu- facturer Furniture.
Sadler Robt. H. Carpenter and Builder. Seaton Benj. W. Publisher Prairie Chief.
Shafer H. A. Carpenter and Builder. Shephard & Marston, Attorneys at Law.
Schmidt Jos. Billiard Room.
Sickler Robt. & Bro. Meat Market.
Smithe Geo. C. Publisher Henry Co. Chronicle.
Sroufe Geo. W. Carpenter and Builder. Stewart & Gaines, Dealers in Lumber. Thatcher M. W. Prop. "Thatcher House."
Vannice W. J. Sheriff.
Welton Frank G. County Clerk.
Welton & Hinman, Dealers in Lumber. Wheeler Chas. R. Henry Co. Bank. White"Henry & Co. Dealers in Hard- ware, Stoves, Tinware, Cutlery, Agricultural Implements, &c.
Wilkey & Harrison, Dry Goods, Gro- ceries, Clothing, Boots and Shoes. Wolyn & Lundquist, Druggists and Apothecaries.
VILLAGE OF ULAH.
Becker Geo. Dealer in Lumber and Grain. Postmaster.
Bowen Wm. Dealer in Lumber and Grain. Agent P. & R. I. R. R.
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MUNSON TOWNSHIP.
A BY D. Sec. 2, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; owns So acres. ABY C. B. Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Dem; Lib; from Ill. ACKLAND CHAS. Sec. 36, P.O. Cambridge; tenant Taylor est; Luth; born Sweden. ADAMS M. W. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Maine; 160 acres. ALLEN C. P. Miss, Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; born in N.Y.
ALLEN ROYCE, Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Cambridge; born in Camden, Oneida Co. N.Y. June 16, 1817; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Lib; owns 235 acres of land, valued at $12,000; has been School Treasurer since the township was organized, and is Supervisor: married Miss Sarah E. Wilson at Trivoli, Peoria Co. Ill. May 19, 1846; she was born in Camden, Oneida Co. N.Y. Sept. 1824; has seven children, Maria E., born March 10, 1847. Maggie.S., born Jan. 12, 1850, Julia R., born Jan. 12, 1852, Carrie C., born May 29, 1854, Percy W., born Aug. 17, 1856, Royce Jr., born May 17, 1864, Birdie S., born Nov. 8, 1867; is breeder of Durham cattle.
ANDERSON A. S. Sec. 36, P.O. Geneseo; tenant on Greenlee farm; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. ANDERSON G. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of E. Crane; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. ANDERSON NELSON, Sec. 3; tenant, rents of I. S. Holbrook; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ATTWATER ELISHA, Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born in New Haven, Conn. Dec. 18, 1810; came to this county in 1840; Rep; Lib; owns 208 acres of land, val. $12,500; was 2d Lieut. Co. H, 112th I. V. I; married Miss Margaret Wright at Harrisburg, Pa. May 18, 1838, where she was born Feb. 28, 1821; have eleven children, Eli B., born April 10, 1839, 'Thos. J., Oct. 15, 1841, Geo. W., Aug. 10, 1843, John A., Sept. 19, 1845, Elanora, Sept. 23, 1848, Wm. C., June 5, 1850, Mary E., Sept. 25, 1852, Robt. W., Sept. 5, 1854, Emma, Oct. 5, 1856, Douglas, Dec. 6, 1858, Frank, Oct. 15, 1860.
ATTWATER ROBT. Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; farmer on father's farm; Rep; Lib; born III. ATTWATER WM. C. Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; farmer on father's farm; Rep; Lib; born Ill. ATWOOD WM. H. Sec. IS, Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Chris; from N.Y.
AYRES BUENOS, Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; born in Chester, Hampden Co. Mass. Jan. 17, 1810; came to this county in 1853; Rep; Lib; owns 480 acres of land, val. $30,000; married Miss Sarah Osborne at Chester, Geauga Co. O .; she is a native of New Haven, Conn., born Sept. 2, 1816; have seven children living, lost four: Sheldon H., born April 23, 1835, at Lake Co. O .; Orlander B., July 26, 1836; Geo. W., Jan. 6, 1839, in Defiance, O., died Oct. 16, 1839, Defiance, O .; Saml. P., May 16, 1842; Mary A., Nov. 22, 1840, died Nov. 25, 1840; Ester E., May 14, 1845; Roderick W., April 26, 1847, all Defiance, O .; Ransom O., Oct. 24, 1852, Bureau Co. Ill .; Azoline E., Aug. 24, 1854, Henry Co. Ill., died Aug. 27, 1854, Henry Co. Ill .; John C. F., Aug. 26, 1856, Henry Co. Ill .; Helen E., Sept. 3, 1859, died Oct. 13, 1863. Is one of the oldest settlers in Henry Co.
AYRES RANSOM O. resides with father, B. Ayres, Sec. 25; faxmer; Rep; Lib; born in Ill. AYRES R. W. Sec. 25; tenant on B. Ayres' farm; Rep; Lib; from Ohio.
B ALL E. G. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Lib; from N. Y; owns 121 acres. BANKS I., P.O. Geneseo; miner for John Tracy; Dem; from Scotland.
BALL LEWIS H. Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; born in Cortland Co. N.Y. on May 31, 1847; came to this county in 1865; Rep; Lib; owns 82 acres of land, val. $4,000; married Miss Jennie A. Hoffstatter March 24, 1873, in Orient, Adair Co. Iowa; she is a native of Milton, Wayne Co. O., born May 31, 1849; have two children, Mehala, born Jan. 2, 1875. and L. Milo, born Aug. 17, 1876, in Munson, Henry Co. Ill.
BARNES J. A. Sec. 8, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Maryland; owns 160 acres. BARNES W. L. Sec. 1, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Lib; from N.Y; owns 400 acres. BENSER R. Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of C. A. Benser; Rep; Pres; from Pa. BOLING A. T. Sec. 32, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of Mrs. Elston; Rep; Lib. BOLING JOHN, Sec. 32, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ky; owns 168 acres. BRISTOL J. H. Sec. Io, P.O. Geneseo; tenant ; Dem.
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BRISTOL M. B. Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; tenant Taylor estate; Ind; Lib; born N.Y. BRUNK I. W. Sec. 25; works for R. W. Ayres; Dem; Meth; from Va.
BURCHFIELD B. F. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Pres. BUNGIE F. Sec. 20, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prussia.
BUSENBARK DAVID N. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born in Butler Co. Ohio, March 23, 1819; came to this county in 1860; Rep; Lib; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $18,000; married Miss Mary Ann Smith, in Butler Co. Ohio, May 7, 1846; she was born in same Co. July 9, 1822; have six children, George S. born in Butler Co. Ohio, Oct. 8, 1848; John, born May 31, 1851; Robt. born July 25, 1853; Katie, born July 7, 1856; Emma M. born Nov. 5, 1859; Mary M. born April 6, 1867, in Munson, Henry County, Ill .; improved the farm he now resides on.
BUSENBARK READING, Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; born in Butler Co. Ohio, Dec. 28, 1821; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Christian; owns 84 acres of land, valued at $8,400; married Miss Mary Cornthwaite, at Butler Co. Ohio, Jan. 13, 1848; she was born June 21, 1828, in Butler Co. Obio.
BUSENBARK ROBT. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ohio; owns 83 acres.
"ASTEEL W. P. Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Pa .; owns 140 acres. C CLARK WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 80 acres.
CADY D. Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from IIl.
CADY E. W. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; born in Genesee Co. N.Y. July 2, 1820; came to this county in 1849; Ind. Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land, value $7,000; married Miss Metilda Hicks, in Wheeling, Va. May.4, 1844; she was born Dec. 25, 1819, in Marshall Co. Virginia; has six children, Sarah J. born March 19, 1845; S. W. E. born Jan. 13, 1848, in Va .; David D. born July 10, 1850; Charlotte L. b rn July 29, 1853; Charles C. born Jan. 29, 1856; Laura A. born April 17, 1858; all in Cambridge, Henry County, Ill.
CLAYPOOL WM. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; tenant, rents of E. W. Cady; Dem; Meth; from Va- COCHREN G. W. Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of Mrs. Steward; Lib; from Ohio. CRAMER E. Sec. 36, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio.
CRAWFORD JOHN W. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born in Bowling Green, Warren County, Ky, Sept. 18, 1828; came to this county in 1851; Dem; Pres; owns 160 acres of land, value $9,600; is Justice of Peace; married Miss Mary E. Snyder, in Abingdon, III. Aug. 14, 1851, who died Nov. 3, 1863; married Miss Julia E. Morrow, June 14, 1864; both born in Warren Co. Ohio; has three children by first and four by second wife; Elizabeth H. born May 12, 1852; Ida J. born Dec. 2,. 1854, Clara A. born June 17, 1857; Mary E. born Oct. 2, 1865; Minnie M. born Oct. 11, 1867; Arthur J. born April 11, 1874; John W. born Oct. 31, 1875; is breeder of Poland, China and Berkshire hogs.
CUMMINGS M. V. Sec. 4, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Lib. Rep; Lib; born Maine; 80 acres.
D IXON H., P.O. Cambridge; lives with mother, Mrs. M. L. Dixon; Rep. Meth.
DIXON J., P.O. Cambridge; lives with mother, Mrs. M. L. Dixon; Rep; Meth. DIXON M. L. Mrs. widow, Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Meth; from Maine; 240 acres. DOUGLAS J. A. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind: Lib.
DOYLE PATRICK, Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Pa; owns 120 acres.
ELDT A. P. M. Sec. 31; tenant; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. F FIELD H. Sec. 18, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Christian; born N. H.
FIELD L. Sec. 18, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of Mrs. Petty; Dem; Lib. FLEET E. O. Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; resides with father, J. M. Fleet; Rep; Lib; from N.Y. FLEET J. M. Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from N. Y .; 160 ac. val. $9,000. FONES WM. Sec. 7, P.O. Geneseo; tenant of Mrs. Liken; Rep; Lib.
FOX JOHN D. Farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; born in Center Harbor, Belknap Co. N.H. Oct. 5, 1829; came to this Co. in 1858; Rep; Prot; went round the Horn to California in 1847; remained there seven years; returned in 1857, and in the Autumn came to Rock Island, Ill., where he was married Oct. 13, 1858, to Miss Hannah O. Thomas, with whom he had been acquainted from boyhood; the same year he settled on the farm where he now resides; he has held various town offices, and for three successive years was Chairman of the County Board; is now serving bis second term in the lower house of the State Legislature; has one son, Geo. B. born Oct. 17, 1865.
LYMAN K. WILKINSON, Munson Township.
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FUNKHOUSER JACOB, Farmer, Scc. 31, P.O. Cambridge; born in N. Sewickly Tp., Beaver County, Pa., November 18. 1820; Rep; Meth; owns 190 acres (160 acres Cambridge, 30 acres Munson) of land, value $12,350; lived in state of Pennsylvania about 45 years, and removed to Town of Cambridge, Henry Co., Ill .. in March, 1865, and has lived here 12 years; has held office of Assessor of Town of Sewickly, Beaver Co., Pa., also Collector same township; married Ilannah M. Baldwin, December 13, 1849; she was from Chenango, Law- rence County, Pa., and was born October 17. 1828; they have seven children. five daughters and two sons, and lost two sons.
G ANT J. Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 80 acres, $5,000. GARVEY .C. Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; tenant on Taylor estate; Rep; Lib; from Ohio. GARRISON ROBT. M. Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; born in Parke Co. Ind., on April 10, 1833; came to this Co in 1850; Rep; Lib; owns 160 acres of land, value $6,500; married Miss Mary E. Cochren, Oct. 9, 1856, in this township; she was born in Knox Co. Ohio, April 1, 1838; have three children : Mary Jane, born Jan. 13; 1861; Frank M., Nov. 13, 1866; Effie B., June 18, 1870; all in this Tp.
GEISSINGER J. Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Ohio; owns 80 acres. GILBERT N. C. Farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Geneseo; born in Ontario Co. N. Y. Feb. 10, 1834; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Lib; owns 233 acres of land, val. $18,000; married Miss Francelia Amsden, Geneseo. Ill., Aug. 9, 1860; she was born in Rochester, N. Y. Oct. 7, 1840; has three children, one son and two daughters, H. Mark, May and Lora; is breeder of Chester white hogs; located where he now resides in 1860; has made the farm what it now is from entirely new land.
GILLET GARDNER, lives with son-in-law, G. Rowe, Sec. 6, P.O. Geneseo; born Mass. 179I. GILLESPIE WM. Sec. 16, P.O Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; N. Y .; 82 ac. val. $4,000. GRADERT WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; born Germany; owns 80 acres. GREENLEE J. Sec. 36; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Va; owns 320 acres.
GREISER E. Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; owns 40 acres.
H ADLEY J. Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Epis; from Eng; owns 158 acres. HADLEY J. W. resides with father, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Epis; from N.Y. HAMILTON A. A. Sec. 21: farmer, rents of G. A. Wood; Rep; Meth; from Pa. HAMILTON J. K. resides with brother on Sec. 9; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Pa. HAMILTON R. W. Sec. 9, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Pa; 40 ac. val. $2,400. HARRIS E. W. Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ohio; owns 165 acres. HARTSHORN J. Sec. 27, P.O. Cambridge; coal miner for Wm. H. Terpening. HENDERSON A. Sec. 18, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; boards with J. Henderson; from Ind. 160 ac. HENDERSON JAS. Sec. 18, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Indiana. HENDERSON O. S. Sec. 18, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Indiana. HIGGINS G. S. Sec. 32, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
HILL JOHN I). Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Geneseo; born in Rappahannock Co. Va. March 19, 1843; came to this Co. in 1855; Dem; owns 76 acres of land, value $4,500; was in the army, and participated in twenty different battles; his command was Co. C, 112th Reg. I.V.I .; was color bearer eighteen months; served about three years, and honorably dis- charged in 1865; married Miss Esther E. Ayres, Sept. 20, 1868, in Munson, III; she was born in Hicksville, Defiance Co. Ohio, May 14, 1847.
HILL PHILLIP, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; lives with brother, Wm.T. Hill; Dem; born Va. HILL PHILLIP D. P.O. Geneseo; lives with father, W. T. Hill; Dem; Christian; born Va.
HILL WM. T. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; born in Rappahannock Co, Va. April 10, 1821; came to this county in 1855; Dem; Christian; owns 280 acres land, val. $14,000; married Miss Elizabeth Lockhart, of same place, March 30, 1841; born Jan. 13, 1821; they have fourteen children: Wm. J., born Jan. 15, 1842, Rappahannock Co., Va; . John D., March 19, 1843, Rappahannock Co., Va; Geo. R., Aug. 13, 1844, Rappahannock Co., Va; Sarah E., Aug. 5, 1846, Rockingham Co., Va; Edward L., April 24, 1849, Rocking- ham Co., Va; Rachel V., April 27, 1851, Augusta Co., Va; Mary E., Sept. 7, 1852, Augusta Co., Va; Phillip D., June 17, 1854, Augusta Co., Va; Amantha V., Feh. 7, 1857, Henry Co., Ill; James N., Sept. 17, 1858, Henry Co., Ill; Emma P., July 18. 1860; Henry Co. Ill; Stephen R., Sept. 27. 1862, Henry Co., Ill; Estella L., April 9, 1865, Henry Co., Ill: Wm. J. was killed near Big Shanty, Ga., June 17, 1864.
IIOOS P'. Mrs. Sec. 35; P.O. Cambridge; widow, farmer; born Pa.
HUNTER GEO. Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; from O; owns 140 acres, $8,000.
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HIUNTER I. M. H. Sec 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; from O; owns 180 ac. $10.800. HUTCHINSON ROBT. Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; owns 350 ac; from Pa. HUTCHINSON WM. Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Rep.
NGLES H. J. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand for Chas. E. Pettit; Rep; from Wis.
ACKSON G. D. Sec. 30; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Pa. J JACKSON J. Sec. 27; P.O. Cambridge; miner for Wm. H. Terpening; Ind; Meth; Eng. JACKSON RICHARD, P.O. Cambridge; works for John Boling; Rep; from Mo. JAMISON J. Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres; from Conn. JOHNSON P. G. Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; tenant, rents of Mrs. Weston; Rep; Luth; Sweden. JOHNSON NELS, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JONES D. L. Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; tenant of E. W. Cady; Rep; from Indiana. .
KEYSER JAMES, Sec. 29; P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of Miss C. P. Allen; Rep; Pres. KOUGH R. Mrs. Sec. 31; P.O. Cambridge; widow, farmer; Pres; born Pa; 80 acres. KUHL H. Sec. Io; farmer; Luth; from Germany; owns 160 acres, val. $10,000.
L ANE J. Sec. I; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Epis; from England; 200 acres. LARSON A. Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. LAY S. H. Sec. 32; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; 168 acres, val. $7,500. LEMUEL J. Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents of Geo. Walker; Luth; from Germany. LIKEN PORTER, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; rents of father, T. Liken; Rep; Pres. LIKEN THOS. Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Pres; from Pa; owns 620 acres.
LOMIS B. Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Universalist; from N. Y; 122 acres, val. $9,000. LOMIS M. A. Mrs. Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; born Maine; owns 80 acres, $5,500.
LOMIS S. J. Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind. Dem; Lib; from Maine.
LONG J. H. Sec. 25; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Va; owns 160 acres, val. $8,oco. LONGSHORE ANDREW M. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Cambridge; born in Randolph Co. Ind. Oct. 6, 1844, Rep; Lib; value property $6,400; lived in State Indiana about eleven years, came to State Illinois, Henry Co. in 1855, and has lived here twenty-one years; only two houses on road to Geneseo from here, when he came; was in the army as Brigade Teamster about eighteen months; married Miss Mary N. Hawk, Dec. 5, 1867; she was from Guernsey Co. Ohio, born Jan. 15, 1845; they have one child, daughter, Emma Mabel, born Dec. 21, 1868.
LONKS SNYDER, Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; tenant Morris estate; from N.Y. LOUN -, Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; tenant Edwards estate.
LUNGREN L. E. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; tenant; rents of Mr. Attwater; Rep; Luth.
M CAVOY A. Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Pa; 320 acres, val. $18.000. MCCAFFERTY C. Sec. I, P.O. Geneseo; rents of W. L. Barnes; Dem; Cath; Ireland. MCCARTNEY JAMES, Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 40 acres. McCARTNEY JONAS, lives with his father, Jas. McCartney; Rep; from Ohio. MCDOUGAL FRED, Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; tenant on Taylor est; Rep; Lib; from N.Y. MCNAMARA T. Sec. 12, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 30 acres.
MASCH HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; born in Germany, Dec. 30, 1843; came to this county in 1871; Luth; owns 90 acres of land, valued at $5.500; married Miss Mary Wendland, in Andover, Ill. June II, 1873; she was born in Germany, Aug. 15, 1844; has two children-Clara, born April 12, 1874; William, born March 4. 1876. MELVIN F. S., P.O. Geneseo; lives with father, G. T. M .; Rep; Lib; born N. H. MELVIN G. T. Sec. II, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Me; 80 acres. MERRILL D. P. Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind. Rep; Cong; from N.Y; 560 acres. METCALF H. K., P.O. Geneseo; bds. with J. B. Terpening; min. Meth Ch; Rep; from Wis. MICKEL II. Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres. MOCK J. Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; tenant; rents of A. R. Mock; Rep; Lib; from Ohio. MOCK T. M., P.O. Cambridge; resides with J. Mock; Rep; from Indiana. MORLEY R. Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; miner.
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MORRIS G. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Pa. MORRIS M. A. Mrs. widow, Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; born Pa. MORRIS WM. Sec. 33, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Pa.
MURPIIY S. J. Sec. 23, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Pa; 80 acres.
TELSON C. Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden; 200 acres. NELSON N. Sec. 3, P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
NEWMAN CHAS. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; lives with father; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. NEWMAN E. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; rents of E. Crane; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ORTON BRAINARD J. Farmer and Stock Breeder, Sec. 28, P.O. Cambridge; born in Oneida Co. N.Y. March 17, 1831; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Lib; owns 165 acres of land, valued at $10,000; is breeder of Poland-China hogs; his pigs have won twenty-four premiums at the Ill. State Fairs, in the years of 1873, 1874, 1875, and 1876, and most all first premiums; has won sweepstakes on boar or sow for the last four years; young stock for sale; married Miss Eliza R. Tuttle, at Trivoli, Peoria Co. Ill. Oct. 10, 1852, who was born in Oswego Co. N.Y. July 14, 1833; have six children, Alice L. born Trivoli, Ill. July 17, 1854; Edith A. born Dec. 30, 1856; Frank B. March 3, 1859; Hattie M. July 1, 1860; Mary A. July 5. 1366; and Roy L. July 27, 1873; all in Munson, Ill; first wife died Aug. 13, 1875; married Mrs. Amorit M. Bates, at Mil. Wis. Sept. 10, 1876; born in Oswego Co. N.Y. April 9, 1836; she has one son, Frank B. Stone, born March 6, 1858.
PATTEN GEO. Sec. 33, P.O. Cambridge; tenant; rents of Wm. Morris; Dem; Meth. PATTEN J. Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Pa; 50 acres. PATTEN S. Sec. 26; P.O. Cambridge; tenant; Rep; from Pa.
PEISTER THOS. Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; from N.Y. PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 10; P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
PETTIT CHARLES E. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Cambridge; born in North East, Erie Co. Pa. July 7, 1834; came to this county in 1864; Rep; Lib; owns 120 acres of land, value $6,000; was in the army, Co. E, 8th I. V. I .; married Miss Ellen M. Wickwire, at Trivoli, Peoria Co. Ill. Feb. 17, 1863, where she was born Feb. 27, 1838; has three children living; lost one. James M. born Feb. 19, 1866, died Sept. 26, 1867; Guy V. born July 17, 1868; Harry R. born Sept. 27, 1872; Inez G. born July 24, 1874-all in Munson, Henry Co. Ill. PETTYS E. Mrs. Sec. 18; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Lib; from N.Y .; owns 60 acres.
ARIDAN JOHN, Scc. 28; P.O. Cambridge; farmer, Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns I IO ac.
R REBECK J. Sec. 25; tenant on Freeman's farm; Luth; from Sweden.
REDUS JOHN, Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Luth; born Germany; 120 acres. REED H. F. Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for N. C. Gilbert; Rep; Lib; fro.» Pa. RINGLE JAMES, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind. Dem; Lib; owns 165 acres, val. $8,000. ROBB F. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, resides with brother; Dem; Prcs; from Pa. ROBB JOHN, Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Pa; owns 84 acres.
ROBINSON ALVIN, Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Lib; from Maine.
ROBINSON C. A. Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Maine. ROBINSON S. Sec. 28; P.O. Cambridge; farmer.
ROBINSON W. L. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 80 acres. ROWE F. T. lives with father, G. Rowe, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; born Ill.
ROWE GARDNER, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; born in Greece, Monroe Co. N.Y. June 30, 1820; came to this county in 1860; Rep; Meth; owns 125 acres of land, value $10,000; married Miss Harriet E. Gillet, in Peoria Co. Ill. Nov. 12, 1843; she was born in Chatham, Columbia Co. N.Y. March 20, 1821; have four children, three sons and one daugh- ter : Franklin F., Mary L., Leander M. and Herbert E .; made the farm he resides on since 1860 from wild prairie.
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