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EVITTS R. B., P.O. Oxford; farmer; Rep; from Pa.
F AĻK J. A. Sec. 16, P.O. New Windsor; fariner; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres. FALL JOHN, Sec. 10, P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of C. F. Peterson; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
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FALK A. P. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. New Windsor; born in the State of Colmer, Sweden, July 27, 1838; left there and came to this Co. in 1854, and commenced working by the month, and now has the best improved farm in the Tp; has family one daugh- ter living, Regina O .; two sons dead; wife was Margaret C. Peterson, born in Sweden, June 8, 1848; married Feb. 14, 1867; has 865 2-3 acres all under cultivation. value $56,225; Ind; Luth.
FALK JOHN F. Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. New Windsor; born in Sweden, Jan. 24, 1850; left there with his parents and came to the U.S. and to Mercer Co. in. 1854; came here shortly after; has family, three children : Edward F., Ludrick 'T. and Hilda Josephene; wife was Caroline S. Johnson, from Sweden, born March 25, 1848; married April 7, 1870; value of estate $5,000; Ind; Swedish Luth.
FARUM JOHN A. Sec. 25, P.O. Woodhull; farmer, rents of P. Welch; Rep; Luth; Sweden. FISHEL JACOB, Sec. 23, P.O. Woodhull; farmer, works for W. O. Campbell; Rep; from Pa. FLEHARTY W. S. Sec. 18, P.O. New Windsor, farmer; Ind: from Ill; 267 ac. val. $16,020. FRENELE ISAAC, Alpha; laborer; Rep; from Ill.
FRENELE O. Alpha; carpenter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
AMBEL H. Alpha; laborer; Ind; born Ill.
G GOFORTH T. H. Sec. 32, P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of Mrs. P. Underwood; Rep; Tenn.
GAMBLE S. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; born in Dry Run, Franklin Co. Penn. July 21, 1838; came to this Co. in the Fall of '57; has family, four chil- dren : Fannie, Fred E., Willie M. and Nonnie D .; wife was Miss Annie E. Widney, born in Spring Run, Franklin Co. April 17, 1840; married April 17, 1865; died March 5, 1876; has I40 acres, value $8,400; Dem; Pres.
GAMBLE T. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; born in Perry Co. Penn. April 19, 1830; came to the state and settled at Abingdon, Knox Co. in the Fall of 55; remained there two years, and then came to this Co; has family, eight children : Bell N., Annetta, Ariminta M., Nellie T., Kate M., Carrie L., Lloyd E. and Myrtle; wife was Margaret C. Elder, born in Dry Run, Franklin Co. Penn. March 15, 1835; married Sept. 21, 1853; has 160 acres, val. $9,600; Dem; Pres.
GRANT A. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. New Windsor; born in Smolen, Sweden, Aug. 7, 1840; came to the U.S. and to Galesburg in Aug. 1864, and remained there until 1874, and then came to this Co; has family, three children : Maten W., Adolph A. and Edwin N .; wife was Christine M. Peterson, from the same place, born Oct. 22, 1842; mar- ried April 3, 1869; has 2131/2 acres, value $16,500; Rep; Luth.
GUSTISON NELSE, Sec. 23, P.O. Woodhull; rents of S. Pritchard; from Sweden.
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AMMOND W. T. Sec. 18, P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; from Maine; has 55 acres. HARKNESS A. J. Sec. 32, P.O. Alpha; farmer, lives with his father; Ind; from Ohio.
HARKNESS D. D. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32. P.O. Alpha; born in Cayuga Co. N.Y. April 14, 1819; left there in 1835. and removed to Sandusky Co. Ohio, and remained there until 1855, and then came to this Co .; has family, six children : Delivan, Arthur J., Jennie, Eva, Prescott, and Laura; wife was Amanda Alexander, born in Herkimer Co. N.Y. July 27, 22; married June 24, 1846; has 140 acres, value $9,800; was School Director. HARKNESS DELIVAN, Sec. 32, P.O. Alpha; farmer, lives with his father; Ind; from Ohio. HARTGROVE WM. Oxford; blacksmith; Ind; from Pa.
HAWKINSON E. Sec. 36, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; from Sweden; 90 ac. val. $5,400. HAWKINSON N. Sec. 36, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; from Sweden; 70 acres, val. $4,200. HAYES ELNOR, Alpha; blacksmith; Ind; from Pa.
HENDERSON JOHN, Sec. 15, P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 240 ac. val. $14,400. HENDRICKS S. A. Alpha; restaurant: Rep; born Ill.
HERBERT T. M. Sec. IS, P.O. New Windsor; attorney at law; Rep; from Ohio. HIGLEY H. Sec. 31, P.O. Oxford; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 40 acres, val. $1,600. HILL CYRUS, Sec. 18, P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa.
HILLER J. B. Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; mechanic; Rep; Bapt; from N. Y. has 21 1/2 acres. HOAG J. B. Notary Public and Collecting Agent, Alpha; born in Rensselaer Co. N. Y., Sept. 1817: left New York and came to the state and Co. in 1839; has family, four children : Lyman J., Ira G., Mary O., and Chas. S .; has been married four times; first wife was Sarah Collins, from Ohio; second was Rosetta Hammond, from Maine; third was Ruth Tompkins, from N. Y; fourth was Mary Hodgens, from West Va; value estate $2,500; Ind; served three terms as Justice of the Peace, and held other town offices.
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HOLSTROM N. P. Sec. II; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 120 ac. val. $6,000. HOOGNER JOHN, Sec 6; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden, has 251 acres. HOWELL CHAUNCY, Sec. 25; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Orange Co. N.Y .; has 360 acres. HOWELL GEO. DEWITT, lives with his father; Sec. 25; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from N. Y. HOWELL SAMUEL P. lives with his father; Sec. 25; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from N.Y.
TAYNES JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; has 38 acres, value $3,000. J JOHNSON A. Sec. 8; P.O. New Windsor, farmer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden; has 80 acres. JOHNSON ANDRO, Sec. 4; P.O. New Windsor; rents of A. P. Peterson; farmer; Luth; Sweden. JOHNSON GUST. Sec. 3; P.O. Woodhull; rents of ·Peter Peterson; farmer; Rep; from Sweden. JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Oxford; rents of W. Hartgrove; farmer; from Norway. JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; rents of G. Johnson; farmer; Luth; from Sweden. JOHNSON JONAS, P.O. New Windsor; Sec. 8; Farmer; born in Westyertland, Sweden, Oct. 2. 1827; came to N. Y. in 1864; left there and came to Geneseo, this Co. in 1865, and in 1866 removed to Moline, Rock Island Co. and remained there until 1874, then came here; has family, four children living, three dead; wife was Hannah Johnson, born in the same place, March 13, 1833; married June, 1855; has 80 acres, value $4,000; Rep; Luth.
JOHNSON J. A. lives with his father; Sec. 8; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden. JOHNSON J. G. Sec. 4; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 122 acres, val. $6,500. JOHNSON J. M. P.O. Alpha; Sec. 27; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Clark Co. Ind. Jan. 22, 1827, came to the State and to the Co. in the Spring of 1859; has family five children, J. W., Francis O., Emma, Augusta J. and Martha; wife was Miss Sarah Davis, born in Middletown, Ct. Dec. 30, 1840; married May 15, 1862; has 52 acres, value $4,160; Dem; both members of the M. E. Church.
JOHNSON P. Sec. 2; P. O. Woodhull; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 68 acres, value $4,080. JOHNSON S. A. Sec. II; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 ac. val. $4,000. JOHNSON S. G., P.O. Alpha; carpenter; Rep; from Sweden.
JONES O. Sec. 7; P.O. Windsor; Rep; from Canada; has 155 acres, value $10,850.
KELLEY TIMOTHY, P.O. Alpha; laborer; Ind; Cath; from Ireland.
KENNEDY A. T. lives on J. E. Kennedy's farm; Sec. 21; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Dem; Ill. KENNEDY J. E. Sec. 21; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Pa; has 180 ac. val. $10,800. KERR VALENTINE, Sec. 15; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; has 200 acres, val. $12,000. KINTER JOHN, Sec. 23; P.O. Alpha; farmer; works for John Taze; Ind; from Pa.
AWSON A., Alpha; post master; Rep; from Sweden. L LEWIS J. C., P.O. Alpha; Baptist Clergman; Ind; born in Ill.
LAIRD JOSEPH, P.O. Woodhull; Sec. 26; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Franklin Co .. Penn, Nov. II, 1812; came to this State and settled in Pike Co. in the Fall of 1856; remained there 6 yrs. and then came to this Co; has family five children, Margaret E., Minerva J., Catherine M., Samuel J. and Thos: A .; wife was Sarah A. Adams, born in Perry Co. Pa. in 1814; married March 8, 1838, she died Dec. 31, 1855; married again Sept. 13, 1863, to Mrs. Charlotte Growe; born in Granville, Mass. April 4, 1823; has 80 acres, value $4,800; Dem; Pres.
LEET LOREN, P.O. Alpha; Grain Dealer; born near Quebec, Canada, Nov. 9, 1830; came to the U.S. in 1851, and to the State in 1855, and to the Co. in 1868; has family three children, Avery E., Minnie A. and Daisy B .; wife was Miss Mary F. Newton; born in Acworth, N. H. Nov. 7, 1835; married in Nov. 1855; Rep.
LEWIS J. C., P.O. Alpha; baptist clergyman; Ind; born in Ill.
LINDBERG S. Sec. 3; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; has 144 ac. val. $7,200. LINDER JOHN, Sec. 6; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; rents of J. Hoogner; Rep; Luth; Sweden. LINQUIST P. M. Sec. 13; P.O. Woodull; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden: 160 ac. $8,000. LINN NATHAN, Sec. 7; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, lives on I. Wilcox place; Dem; Ohio. LOCKWOOD A. C. Sec. 30; P.O. Oxford; farmer; Ind; Bapt; born Ill; 80 acres, val. $4,500. LOQUIST J., Alpha; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
LUTTRELL C. C. Sec. 19; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Ind; from Tenn; II0 acres, $7,700. M CGLAUGHLAN L. P.O. Oxford; Rep; farmer; from Pa.
MCLAUGHLIN S. S. Sec. 30; P.O. Oxford; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 85 acres, $5,950.
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MCCURDY A. H. Sec. 22; Farmer; P.O. Alpha; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. Sept. 27, 1826; came to this county in the Spring of 1864, and settled in this Tp .; has family of five children: Margaret J., Annie C., John, Samuel, and Clyde; wife was Martha Taze, from same place, born Aug. 1823; married in June, 1852; has 74 acres, value $5,000; Rep; both members of the Baptist Church.
MCDERMOTT JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in the County Tyrone, Ireland, May 10, 1847; came to the U. S. and to N. Y. in 1853; remained there until 1858, and then came to this county; has family four children: Peter, John, Mary A., and Ellen; wife was Mary A. Fall, from the same place; married Feb. I, 1853; has 320 acres, value $20,000; Dem; Cath.
McQUISTON SAML. Sec. 28 ;. P.O. Alpha; farmer, works for F. C. Cole; Dem; from Ta. McVITTY JOHN, Sec. 27 .P.O. Woodhull; farmer, works for James Stitt; Ind; from Pa. MAYER C. A., Alpha; butcher; Dem; from Germany.
MEAD HARVEY, Sec. 19; P.O. Oxford; farmer, rents of C. C. Luttrell; Rep; from N. Y.
MOLTHOP D. O., Alpba; carriage maker and blacksmith; Ind; from Pa.
MORS PETER, Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of S. Skalberg; Rep; Luth; Sweden. MUNSON AUGUST, Sec. 18; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, works for W. S. Fleharty; Ind.
ELSON LEWIS, Sec. 6; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden; 68 acres, N NEWMAN C. A., Alpha; butcher; Dem; born Ill. NORGREN C. E., Alpha; druggist; Dem; from Sweden.
AK PETER, Sec, 4; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of Gustus Johnson; Luth; from Sweden. OCEAN CHAS. Sec. 9 ;. P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of C. J. Samuelson; Rep. OLSON N. P. Sec. 3; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres, val. $8,000. OLSON S. T. Sec. 12; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres. OVERSTREET H. S. Sec. 36; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; born Ill; 120 acres, val. $8,400. OVERSTREET MITCHEAL E. Sec. 36; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; Pres; Ky; 100 ac. $7,500. OVERSTREET ROBT. J. Sec. 36; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; born Ill; 100 acres, val. $7,500.
PALME PETER, Sec. II; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of L. M. Nelson; Luth; from Sweden. PALM WM.' Sec. 20; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of A. P. Falk; Luth; Sweden. PATTERSON F. Sec .. 15; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Mass; 80 acres, value $5,000. PATTERSON O. H. Sec. 28; P.O. 'Alpha; farmer: Ind; Bapt; from N. Y; 156 acres, $9,360. PERSING W. Sec. 24; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Pa; 40 acres, value $1,800. PETERSON C. Sec. 1; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; 120 acres, $6,000. PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of A. P. Falk; Rep; Luth; Sweden. PETERSON LARS, Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Meth; Sweden; 240 ac. $11,000. PETERSON N. P. Sec. 12; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 240 ac, $12,000. PETERSON PETER, Sec. 4; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Meth; Sweden; 275 ac. $13,750. PIPER HENRY, Oxford; school teacher; Rep; born Ill. POPE E. S. Oxford; school teacher; Rep; born Wis.
POPLETT FRANK, Alpha; Merchant; born in Knox Co. Ill. May 28, 1851; came to this county Feb. 8, 1875; has family; two children living, Ella L., born Jan. 12, 1875; Mary A., born Aug. 19, 1876; Hattie, born July 10, 1873, died Aug. 11, 1873; wife was Miss Laura L. Rowe, born in Knox Co. Feb. 22, '49; married July 3, 1872; value of estate $3,000; Ind. PORTER GEORGE, Alpha; harness-maker; from Scotland.
PRITCHARD SAML. Sec. 25; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; from N. Y.
REHN A. Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; Rep; from Sweden; 70 acres, value $3,500.
REHN JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, lives with his father; Rep; from Sweden. REYNOLDS W. T., Alpha; laborer; Ind; from Ill.
ROBERTS H. H. Sec. 17; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 198 ac. val. $11,880, ROBERTS HENRY, Alpha; livery stable; Rep; from Ill.
ROWE J. L., P.O. Alpha; lumber dealer; Ind; born Ill.
ROWE THOS. L., Alpha; hardware and groceries; Ind; born Ill.
RUSK HIRAM, Sec. 29; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Dem; from Missouri; 40 acres, value $2.580. RUTLEDGE SAMUEL, Sec. 34; P.O. Alpha; Dem; from Pa; rents of R. D. Timberlake.
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CHWARZ C., Alpha; shoemaker; Dem; from Germany. S SEIBERT STEWART, Sec. 13; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; from l'a. SETTERDAHL AUGUST, Sec. 19; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. SEXTON A. G., Alpha; carriage maker and blacksmith; Ind; from Pa.
SEXTON H. H., P.O. Alpha; physician and surgeon; Ind; from Pa.
SEXTON MILES H., P.O. Alpha; farmer; Ind; from Illinois.
SHAFLEE WM. Sec. 28; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio; 40 acres, val. $2,800.
SHINN H. G. P.O. New Windsor; Sec. 20; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Harrison County, W. Va. Jan. 1, 1834: came to this connty in the Spring of 1865; has family of three children, Frank H., Libbie E., and Nellie; wife was Hannah L. Henderson; born in Fayette County, Pa. Jan. 22, 1841; married March 10, 1868; has 201 acres, value $14,000; Ind; one child dead, Bertie.
SHINN M. H. P.O. Alpha; Sec. 22; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Harrison County, Western Va. Nov. 5, 1821; left Va. in the Spring of 1834, and settled in Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, and remained there until 1842, and then removed to Knox County, and remained there until 1855, then came here; has family four children living-Silva A., Genette E., Carroll A., and Bertha P .; Mrs. Shinn's maiden name was Paulina H. Pease, born in Starksborough, Addison Co. Vt. Feb. 19. 1828; married July 9, 1848; has 247 acres, value $14,820; Ind.
SHUBACK AUGUST, Sec. 34; P.O. Alpha; Ind; from Sweden; rents of R. D. Timberlake, SHUMWAY S. B. Sec. 30; P.O. New Windsor; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Brad- ford County, Pa. April 15, 1822; left there and came to this state, and settled in Lee County, in 1844, remained there two years, then removed to Galesburg, Knox County, remained there four years, was off and on in California four years, and settled in Henry County in the Fall of 1853; has family four sons and thrce daughters; wife was Miss Lydia J. Streeter, born in Illinois, October, 1835; married Feb. 28, 1854; has 421 acres, value $21,000; was Supervisor seven years, Assessor two terms, and held other town offices; Ind; Cong.
SKALBERG S. Sec. 6; P.O. New Windsor; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 600 ac. val. $30,000. SKINNER GRAHAM, Alpha; restaurant; Rep; from Pa.
SKINNER JOS. B. Sec. 24; P.O. Woodhull; Farmer; born in Jackson Hall, Franklin Co. Pa. Nov. 2, 1852; came to this county in the Spring of 1870; no family; wife was Miss Bell N. Gamble, born in Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois, April 13, 1856; married Feb. 6, 1877; value of estate $500; Dem; both members of the Presbyterian church.
SLUYTER H. O. Sec. 24: P.O. Woodhull; carpenter; Rep; from N. Y; 26 acres, value $3.000. SNYDER WM. A. Sec. 13; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; lives with Barbra Cree.
SPIVEY ELIAS, Sec. 16; P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Montgomery County, Indiana, Feb. 15, 1836; came to this county December, 1866; has family five chil- ren: Ida L., Edward D., John C., Morris E., and James M; wife was Sarah M. Olin, born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Feb. 27. 1838; married Dec. 22, 1859; has 160 acres, value $9,600; Dem.
SPIVEY J. R. Sec. 18; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Dem; from Ind; 80 acres, value $5,600. STARBOARD PEENIA Mrs. Sec. 3; P.O. Alpha; Bapt; from N. Y; 160 acres, value $8,000. STITT JAMES, Sec. 27; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep: Meth; from Pa; 160 acres, val. $9,600. STONEBURG JOHN, Sec. 16; P.O. Alpha; farmer; from Sweden; rents of John Henderson. STONEBURG JOHN, Alpha; mason; Ind; from Sweden.
SWANSON AUGUST, Sec 1; P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Vena, Sweden, April 22, 1841; came to the United States, and to this county in the Fall of 1857; has family seven children : Frans J., Carl A., Adolph A., Mary M., Sarah A., Geo. A., and Emily; wife was Miss Matilda Johnson, born in Estergelen, Sweden, April 22, 1841; married Jan. 24, 1862; has 210 acres, value $10,500; Rep; Luth.
SWANSON FRANK, Sec. 23; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Ind; from Sweden; works for J. Widney.
TAUKSLEY J. P.O. Alpha; station agent C. B. & Q. R.R; Dem; from Va.
TAZE JOHN, Sec. 23. P.O. Alpha; farmer; Ind; from Pa; 240 acres, $14,400.
TAYLOR W. C. Sec. 29; P.O. New Windsor; Farmer; born in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Jan. 1, 1826; came to the state, and settled in Knox County, in 1840; left there and came to this county in 1863; has family four children living. Jacob E., C. W., Harrict A., and Frederick B .; four children dead, Eunice, Ziremba, Martha, and Thomas; wife was Maria E. Parkins, born in Gallia County, Ohio, April 9, 1829; married Nov. 7, 1847; has 80 acres, value $8,000; Rep; Meth.
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TAZE WM. Sec. 28, P.O. Alpha; farmer; Ind; from Pa; 194 acres, $9,700. THOMAS J. R. Sec. 30, P.O. Oxford; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 40 acres, $2,000. TILDEN J. F. Sec. 35, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; lives with father; 'Rep; from Vt. TILDEN J. H. Sec. 35, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; lives on father's place; Rep; from Vt. TILDEN O. E. Sec. 35, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; from Vt; 240 acres, $12,000. TIMBERLAKE GEO. Sec. 33, P.O. Alpha; lives with father; Dem; born Ill. TIMBERLAKE JOS. Sec. 34, P.O. Alpha; lives on father's place; Dem; born Ill.
TIMBERLAKE R. D. Sec. 33, P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Green Co. Ky. Dec. 17, 1807; left Ky. i 1833, and removed to Sangamon Co. Ill; remained there four years, then removed to this county, and settled on the place he now lives in the Fall of 1837, at that time there being but one man in the Tp., Almeron Underwood; has family nine children living, four dead; Mr. T. is the most extensive farmer in the town; has farm of 920 acres, most all of which is under cultivation; Mrs. T.'s maiden nane was Jemima Simms, born in Barren Co. Ky. Aug. 25, 1811; married Nov. 13, 1834; value of estate, $46,000; Dem.
TIMBERLAKE WM. Sec. 33, P.O. Alpha; lives on father's place; Dem; from Ill.
UNDERWOOD A. D. Sec. 33, P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Henry Co. Oxford Tp. Ill. Dec. 11, 1839, and is among the oldest settlers; has a family, two chil- dren, Hester P. born Nov. 18, 1871; Bruce A. born Oct. 1, 1874; wife was Miss Ellen L. Sinden, born in LaSalle Co. Ill. May 27, 1849; married March 31, 1870; has 160 acres, value $11,200; Assessor one term, and is Justice of the Peace; Rep.
UNDERWOOD MILTON, Sec. 31, P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Tecumseh, Lenawee Co. Michigan, Oct. 29, 1831; left there and came to this county and settled in this Tp. March, 1837, he and his brother being the two oldest settlers in the Tp; has family three children, Elvin J., Eli D. and Elias M .; wife was Miss L. L. Arnold, born in Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. March 11, 1838; married June 11, 1856; has 303 acres, value $15,150; Rep.
VANHORN JOHN, P.O. Oxford; laborer; Rep; from Ohio.
VALLINE ANDREW, Sec. 9, P.O. Alpha; farmer; renter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
W ALLINE N. P. Sec. 13, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; 240 acres, $12,000. WARNER W. W., P.O. Alpha; school teacher; Ind; born Ill.
WEIBLE JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Woodhull; rents of Jno. Taze; Ind; from Pa. WELCH JAMES, Sec. 26, P.O. Woodhull; farmer: Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 80 ac. $4,000. WELCH JAS., P.O. Alpha: laborer; Ind; Cath; from Ireland.
WELCH NICHOLAS, Alpha; section boss; Ind; Cath; from Ireland.
WELCH P. Sec. 26, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 320 acres, $16,000. WESTLAND MARY C. Sec. 13, P.O. Woodhull; Luth; from Sweden; 100 acres, $5,000.
WIDNEY JOHN A. Sec. 23, P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Frank- lin Co. Pa. March 27, 1840; came to this state in 1855, and settled in Mount Carroll, and resided there three years; then removed to this county in the Spring of 1858; has family of four children, Stella B., Bertie G., Grace E. and Leo E .; wife was Sarah A. Gillette, born in Sullivan Co. N.Y. March 7, 1841; married Oct. 26, 1865; has 160 acres in Iowa, and 160 in Nebraska; served three years in the late war, in Co. D, 112th Ill. Vols; Tax Collector one term; Ind; both members M. E. Church.
WIDNEY MARGARET, Sec. 23, P.O. Woodhull; Meth; from Pa; 120 acres. $7,200.
WILBER MARTHA S. Sec. 29, P.O. Alpha; Widow of the late Robert M. Wilber, who was born in Rhode Island May 9, 1798; he came to this state and -settled in Warren Co. in 1838, and remained there until 1849; then came to this county and settled on the place she now lives; he left family thirteen children; two were killed in the late war; Mrs. W.'s maiden name was Martha Cleveland, born in Grafton Co. N. H. Oct. 4, 1815; has 160 acres, value $10,000; Bapt; Mr. W. was a Baptist clergyman.
WILBER R. P. Sec. 29, P.O. Alpha; farmer; lives with mother; Ind; born Ill. WILCOX I. Sec. 7, P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; from Ill; 351 acres, $24,570. WILLIAMS JOHN, Sec. 31, P.O. Alpha; farmer; works for M. Underwood; Rep; from Ky: WILSON GEO. W. Sec. 14, P.O. Alpha; lives with father; Dem; born Ill.
WILSON HIRAM C. Sec. 14, P.O. Alpha; lives with father; Dem; from Ohio.
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HENRY COUNTY : GALVA TOWNSHIP.
WILSON S. J. Sec. 14, P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in the town of Carmi- chaels, Green Co. Pa. March 1, 1815; left there in March, 1845, and went to Adams Co. Ohio, and remained there until Nov. 1846; then removed to Highland Co. Ohio, and remained there until the following March; then removed to Cuba, Clinton Co. and then to this county in 1854; has family of ten children, Hiram, Geo., Martha, Stephen, Alfred, Elmore, Crawford, Lee, Forest, and Margaret; wife was Mary Wright, born in Clinton Co. Ohio, June 9. 1851; married Dec. 12, 1850; has 160 acres, value $10,000; Dem.
WOODS R. L. Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Jackson, Perry Co. Pa. Feb. 22, 1834; came to LaSalle Co. in May, 1856, and remained there until 1858, and then returned to Pa; came to this county in March, 1869; has family of four children, Carrie L., Josie W., Maggie B. and Laura May; wife was Miss S. A. Gamble, born in the same place, Jan. 18, 1835; married Feb. 22, 1860; has 13372 acres, value $10,000; Dem; both members of the Pres. Church.
WYMAN F. D. Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; works for A. Mitchell; Rep; from N.Y.
WYMAN P. L. Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; lives on A. Mitchell's farm; Rep; from N.Y.
7 UCK DANIEL, Sec. 27, P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 108 acres, $7,560.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
ALPHA.
Epperson Sam'l. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, &c.
Hoag J. B. Notary Public and Collecting Agent.
Leet Loren, Grain Dealer.
Rowe & Poplett, Dealers in Groceries, Hardware, Glassware, Queensware,
Boots, Shoes, Pumps. 3 Produce taken in exchange for goods.
OXFORD TOWNSHIP.
Bundy Edwin, Farmer and Stock Raiser. Poland and China Hogs a specialty. Sec. 28, P. O. Alpha.
GALVA TOWNSHIP.
LBRO A. W., Galva; groceries; Rep; Prot; from N. Y; owns 45 acres coal land. A ALBRO JOHN, Galva; laborer; Meth.
ABY ALEXANDER, Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Galva; born in Richland Co. Ohio, April 9, 1830; came to county 1855; Rep; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $9,600; wife was Mal- vina Stanton, born in Rochester, N.Y. March 1, 1826; married Feb. 18, 1850; has had nine children, four living, and five dead; seven boys, and two girls; was School Director from 1868 to 1877.
ALBRO LOUISA Mrs. wid. of Durias; Galva; from N.Y.
ALBRO SAMUEL T. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from Knox Co.
ALDERMAN JAS. Galva; Dem; from N.Y.
ALDERMAN M. B. Galva; laborer; Rep; from Knox Co.
ALDERMAN O. J. Sr. Galva; teamster; Rep; Prot; from Pa.
ALDERMAN O. J. Jr. Galva; laborer; Rep; from Pa.
ALEXANDER J. H. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y.
ALLEN A. E. Galva; harness-maker; Rep; from Geneseo Co. Ill.
ALLEN WM. J. Galva; teamster; Dem; Prot; from N.Y.
ALINE ERICK, Sec. 3, P.O. Galva; farmer; from Sweden; owns 80 acres.
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