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SHORT EDWARD L., Galva; policeman; Rep; Prot; from Ind.
SHUA A. C. Galva; lab; Dem; from N.Y.
SHURTZ G. W., Galva; wire worker; Rep; born Tp.
SHURTZ W. M., Galva; boarding house; Rep; from Ind.
SHURTLEFF C. A., Galva; Justice of the Peace; Dem; Prot; from N. H.
SILEN JNO. E., Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Sweden.
SILGA A., Galva; lab; Meth; from Sweden.
SIMMONS C. W., Galva; plasterer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
SIMMONS E. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
SIPES GEO. W., Galva; baker and restaurant; Dem; Prot; from Pa.
SMALLEY CHAS. O. Agricultural Implements and Seeds, Galva; born in Ludlow, Vt., Sept. 9, 1842; came to county 1868; Rep; Bapt; wife was Maggie Drury, born near Elm- wood, Stark Co., Ill., March 6, 1847; married in Niles, Mich., July 31, 1866; has four chil- dren, three boys and one girl.
SMALLEY D. W., Galva; livery; Rep; Prot; from Vt.
SMALLEY OSCAR, Galva; drayman; Prot; from Vt.
SMITH E. W., Galva; hotel; Rep; from Peoria Co,
SMITH CHARLES, Galva; blacksmith; Rep; Prot; from Ind.
SMITH JACOB, Galva; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Pa; owns 6 acres.
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SMITH GEO. S. Sewing Machine Agent, Galva; born in Suffolk Co., L. I., Oct. 26, 1833, came to this county in 1857; Rep; Prot; wife was Laura A. Fifield, born in Sutton, N. H., April 5. 1837; married May 7, 1857; has four children.
SMITH J. S., Galva; merchant; Dem; Bapt; from N.Y.
SMITH JNO. N., Galva; peddler; Rep; Free Meth; from N.Y.
SMITH M. A., lives with father, Sec. 14; P.O. Galva; Rep; from Stark Co.
SMITH WARREN B., Sec. 10; P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Vt; owns 208 acres.
SMITH WILSON, Farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Galva; born in Richland Co., Ohio, March 28, 1831; came to this county 1861; Rep; owns 160 acres land, value $10,400; wife was Mary M. Dennis, born in Warren Co., N. J., March 14, 1836, married June 18, 1854, has had eleven children, ten living and one dead, six boys and five girls; Mr. Smith has three chil- dren, Wynnie Bell, Minnie Dell and Willie Mason Smith, all born Oct. 17, 1871, all living, and age six years coming Oct. 17, 1877.
SNYDER L. A. Galva; broom corn dealer; Dem; from Md.
SOPER A. W., Galva; hardware; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
SOPER HENRY, Galva; salesman; Rep; Prot; from Fulton Co., Ill.
SOPER JOS. F., Galva; merchant; Dem; Pro'; from N. J.
SOPER WRIGHT R. Hardware and Groceries, Galva; born in Monmouth Co., N. J., Oct. 25, 1828; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Prot; wife was Mary A. Reed, born in Scotland Co., Mo., June 4, 1844; married July 16, 1861; has four children, two girls and two boys.
SPENCER JUDSON, Galva; Rep; from N.Y.
SPENCER MARTIN, Galva; merchant; Rep; Spiritualist; from N.Y.
SPENCER S. G., Galva; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y.
SPERRY S., Galva; mechanic; Rep; Prot; from Aurora, Ill.
SPIEGEL C., Sec. 6; P.O. Galva; farmer; Prot; from Germany; owns 80 acres, val. $4,800. SPRAGUE ROBERT, Sec. II, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; rents A. Hoffman; Rep; U. Breth.
STACY A., Sec. 6; P.O. Galva; lab; Prot; from Eng.
STAPLES F. M., Galva; butter and eggs; Dem; Prot; from Hancock Co., Ill.
STARBOARD GEO., Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Me.
STARBOARD LEVI B., Galva; notions; Rep; born Ill.
STODDARD OLIVER P. Dry Goods, Galva; born in Peoria Co., Ill., Ang. 14, 1842; came to county 1843; Rep; Prot; wife was Agnes A. Munger, born in Yates Co. N.Y., Aug. 9. 1841; married Jan. 29, 1867; enlisted as private Co. B. 42d Ill. Inf. Aug., 1861, discharged May, 1862.
STOWE C. H., Galva; painter; Dem; from Geneseo, Ill.
STOWE MARY A. Mrs., wid. of Wm., P.O. Galva; Prot; from Philadelphia.
STOWE WM. A., Galva; painter; Dem; Prot; from Stark Co., Ill.
STROM M. Galva; tailor; Luth; from Sweden.
SUNQUIST ANDREW, Galva; lab; Luth; from Sweden.
SUNQUIST E. Galva; lab; Luth; from Sweden.
SWAN CRANSTON H. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Galva; born Jefferson Co. Ind. Oct. 28, 1832; he lived in Indiana about thirty-two years, then removed to Knox County, Linn Tp., and lived there nine years, and removed to Henry County in 1873, and has lived here since; holds office School Director in his town; married Margaret Jane Ikerd, May 22, 1856; she was from Lawrence Co. Ind; she was born Jan. 18, 1838; they have seven children, five boys and two girls; have lost one son; Rep; Lib; 1301/2 acres of lan.', value $7,830.
SWANSON A. P., Galva; carriage painter and trimmer; Luth; from Sweden.
SWANSON C., Galva; blacksmith; Dem; Meth; from Sweden.
SWANSON C. G., Galva; blacksmith; Meth; from Sweden.
SWANSON OLOF, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
SWEET W. B., Galva; book-keeper; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
SWICKARD J. W., Galva; mechanic; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
SWIFT GEO., Galva; teamster; Dem; from Iowa.
SWISTROM, E., Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden.
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AGGART WM. D., Galva; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
THACKER JAS. Sec. 27; P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of J. M. Wiley; Rep; Prot.
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THAYER CHAS. Galva; cigar maker; Rep; from Germany.
THOMAS JEROME, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; born in Noble Co Ind. June 16, 1851; came to county 1865; Dem; owns 80 acres of land, value $4.000; wife was Lucy Underwood, born in Coldbrook Tp. Warren Co. Ill. Feb. 5. 1853; married Dec. 2, 1874; has one child, Jesse Irving Thomas, born in Galva Tp. Henry Co. Ill. Nov. 21, 1875.
THOMPSON F. A. Galva; school teacher; Dem; Prot; from Stark Co. THOMPSON J. F. Galva; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Conn.
THORELL LOUIS, Galva; laborer; Prot; from Sweden.
THORN J. G. Galva; billiard saloon; Dem; from Knox Co. Ill.
TODD J. F., M.D. Galva; physician and surgeon; Dem; Prot; from Stark Co. TOLINE ANDREW, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farmer, rents of P. Levine; Meth; from Sweden. TOLINE PETER, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
TOWNSEND THOS. Galva; blacksmith; Rep; Prot; from Pa.
TROLINE ERIC, Farmer, Sec. 30. P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Meth; owns 100 acres, value $5,000; he was born in Sweden, 1816, and came to this country with the colony that settled at Bishop Hill in 1846; he was one of the persons selected to divide the land of the colony when the division was made; he married Betey Olson in 1840; she was born in Sweden; she died 1847; in 1848 he married Christine Olson; she was born in Sweden; has one son, named Eric; lost five children.
[ ] DEAN ANDREW, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
UNDERWOOD ALBERT, Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Mich.
UNDERWOOD HENRY L. Sec. 33; P.O. Galva; farmer, lives with father; Kep; from Ohio. UNDERWOOD WM. H. Sec. 33; P.O. Galva; farmer, lives with father; Rep; from Galesburg. UNDERWOOD MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Galva; born in Chippeway, Wayne Co. Ohio, Feb. 20, 1825; came to county 1858; Rep; owns 172 acres land, val. $13,660; first wife was Mary E. Beach, born in Medina Co. Ohio, Aug. 25, 1830; married April 22, 1847; died Aug. 20, 1874; second wife was Katie Burlin, born in Monmouth Co. N. J. July 13, 1849; married Nov. 7, 1875; has had ten children, seven living and three dead, nine by first wife and one by second; has been Justice of the Peace in county six years, Supervisor one year, Assessor seven terms, also School Director and Trustee for many years.
UPDYKE J. Galva; laborer; Dem; Prot.
UPHAM A. W. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
UPHAM CHAS. Galva; laborer; Rep; from Ca.
UTLY E. P. Galva; tinner; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
VANDEAN ERICK, Galva; laborer; Prot; from Sweden.
VANDERWAKER CHAS. lives with mother, Sec. 23; P.O. Galva; Dem; Prot; N.Y. VANDERWAKER CAROLINE Mrs. Sec. 23; P.O. Galva; wid. of Nicholas; Prot; from N.Y. VANDERWAKER WM. Sec. 24; P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N.Y .; owns 4512 ac. VANSICKEL N. Galva; Prot.
VINCENT JNO. Galva; laborer; Prot; born Ill.
VIOX FRED. M. Marble Dealer and Cutter, Galva; born in Erie Co. N.Y. April 14. 1848; came to county 1864; Dem; val. prop. $1,200; wife was Althea M. Ifendrick, born in Ohio, Sept. 20, 1848; married Sept. 20, 1869.
W AIT W. W. Galva; butcher; Dem; Prot; from Mich.
WALKER WM. Galva; warehouseman; Dem; Prot; from N.Y.
WAHLSTRUM ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Galva; was born in Sweden, 1831; came to this country in 1850; Dem; Lib; owns 130 acres, value $6,000; has lived here twenty- seven years; one of the oldest settlers; he married Martha Jolinson in 1860; she was born in Sweden; has seven children, named Frank V., Leander, Geo. A., Charles A., Fred. O., Mar- garet, Nora A.
WARREN ALONZO, Galva; laborer; Dem; from Indiana.
WARTERS LUKE, Farmer, Sec. 9; P,O. Galva; born in Leavening, Yorkshire, England, Aug. 20, 1831; came to U. S. Nov. 1851; came to county 1873; Dem; Epis; wife was Caro- line E. Oldroyd, born in Pontefract, Yorkshire, England, Nov. 29, 1831; married April 10, 1852; has had four children, two dead and two living, two boys and two girls.
WATERS WM. lives with father, Sec. 9; P.O. Galva; Dem; from Morgan Co. Ill,
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WATT C. R. Galva; dentist; Rep; Prot; from Quincy, Ill.
WATTERS WM. E. Galva; tinner; Ind; from Mo.
WELCH ANDREW J. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Univ; from Vermont.
WELCH E. Galva; tailor; Rep; from N.Y.
WELCH H. Galva; mason; Rep; from Vermont.
WELTON ELVIRA Mrs. P.O. Galva; widow of S. J .; Meth; from Ohio.
WEIR ROBT. Sec. 4; P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of Chas. Ives; Prot; from Scotland.
WENTWORTH EBER H. Meat Market, Galva; born in Starksborough, Vt. June 13, 1851; came to county 1853; Dem; Prot; wife was Sarah J. Hageman, born in West Chester Tp. Porter Co. Ill. Dec. 3, 1850; married Feb. II, 1873; has two children, one boy and one girl.
WENTWORTH NELSON, Galva; Dem; Prot; from Vt.
WENTWORTH R. F. Galva; butcher; Dem; Prot; from Vt.
WEST D. E., P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
WESTBERG J. H. Sec. 19, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden; owns 92 acres. WESTMAN PETER, Galva; brakeman; Rep; from Sweden.
WHIPPLE H. G. P.O. Galva; Dem; Epis; from Conu; owns 60 acres, val. $10,400.
WHITE CHAS. Sec. 17, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of H. Baker; Dem; from Peoria Co.
WHITE FREDERICK, Galva; peddler; Rep; Cong; from Pa.
WICKSTRUM JACOB, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; from Bishop Hill.
WICKSTRUM P. M. Sec. 19, P.O. Galva; farmer; Ind; Prot; from Sweden; owns 204 acres. WILEY D. L. Galva; pres. First Nat. Bank; Rep; Univ; from Vt; owns 2,000 acres in Iowa.
WILEY JAS. M. Real Estate; Galva; born in Rockingham, Vt. Jan. 23, 1817; came to this county in Spring of 1838; Rep; Cong; owns 1,000 acres land; first wife was Margaret S. Miles, born in Sharon, Conn. Aug. 10, 1825; married Aug. 10, 1843, died April 4, 1860; second wife was Mary M. Brooks, born in Chester, Vt. April, 1834; married Dec. 20, 1860; died Jan. 9, 1867; third wife was Lizzie S. Yocum, born in Jeromeville, Ohio, June 7, 1837; married Jan. 4, 1872; has had seven children, five by first, and two by second wife, all liv- ing; Mr. W. was one of the founders of Galva town in 1854.
WILEY SUSAN J. Mrs. wid. of Geo. R., P.O. Galva; Bapt; from Vt; owns 250 acres.
WILEY W. LORENZO, Lumber Dealer, Galva; born in Brimfield. Peoria Co. Ill. Aug. 29, 1846; came to this county in 1870; Rep; Cong; wife was Flora B. Wiley, born in Brimfield, Peoria Co. Ill. March 4, 1848; married Oct. 20, 1871; has three children, one boy and two girls.
WILEY W. F. Cashier First Nat. Bank, Galva; born in Brimfield, Peoria Co. Ill. July 16, 1850; came to county in 1854: Rep; Prot; wife was Florence E. Munger, born in Penn Yan, Yates Co. N.Y. Sept. 17, 1852; married Sept. 26, 1871; has had one child, Floyd L. born Oct. 21, 1874; died Nov. 20, 1874.
WILEY WM. L. Hon. Real Estate Dealer, Galva; born in Rockingham, Vermont, Nov. 20, 1820; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Bapt; owns 2,500 acres of land; first wife was Louise Bailey, born in Saxton's River, Vt. May 31, 1821; married April 14, 1842; died July II, 1862; second wife was Eunice B. Williams, born in Westmoreland. N.Y. Jan. 15, 1844: married Feb. 11, 1864; has had three children, two living and one dead-one by first wife, and two by second; has been member of the State Board of Equalization from 1872 to 1876; also Director in the Peoria & Rock Island R.R.
WILKINSON A. G. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Va.
WILLIAMS CHAS. Galva; blacksmith; Rep; Prot; from England.
WILLIAMS CHAS. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot.
WILLIAMS C. M. Sec. 25, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of L. Williams; Rep; Prot, from Ind. WILLIAMS EDSON, Carriage Manufacturer, Galva; born in Charlemont, Franklin Co. Mass. Nov. 2, 1815; came to this county in 1857; Rep; Bapt; first wife was Corinthia M. Spencer, born in Columbus Co. N.Y. Jan. 5, 1816: married March 4, 1841; died Sept. 24, 1871; second wife was Mrs. Elizabeth Washington (wid. of Geo.), born in Essex Co. N.J. Feb. 1822; married Nov. 9, 1875; has had three children, one living and two dead, all by first wife.
WILLIAMS GEO. Galva; laborer; Epis; from England.
WILLIAMS GEO. W. Galva; clerk; Dem; from England.
WILLIAMS H. E. Galva; blacksmith; Rep; Prot; from England.
WILLIS SAMUEL, P.O. Galva; janitor; Rep; Meth; from England.
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WILSON GUSTAVE, Restaurant, Galva; born in Jonkoping Smoland, Sweden, Feb. 15, 1852; Dem; val. prop. $750.
WOOD JAS. B. Clerk; Galva; born in Barron Co. Ky. April 20, 1856; came to county in 1876; Rep; Prot.
WOOD WM. A. Galva; laborer; Rep; from Chicago.
WOOLSEY THOS. Sec. 22, P.O. Galva; laborer on Ben Eldridge's farm; Rep; Prot. WYMAN FRANK, Galva; clerk; Rep; from Wis.
VOCUM L. M. Galva; banker; Rep; Meth; from Pa; owns 2,240 acres in Iowa.
YOCUM O. E. Galva; gen. mdse; Rep; Meth; from Indiana; owns 640 acres in Iowa.
YOCUM CHAS. Retired Merchant and Farmer; Galva; born in York Co. Pa. Oct. 16, 18II; came to this county in 1867. Rep; Meth; wife was Mary Smith, born in Lancaster Co. Ohio, Feb. 21, 1814; married March 18, 1834; died July 12, 1875; has seven children, all living.
YONGS P. R. Galva; Rep; from N.Y.
YOUNG HENRI W. Editor Galva Fournal, Galva; born in Long Island, N.Y. Dec. 17, 1847: came to this county in 1875; Dem; Prot. The Galva Fournal was organized Feb. 9, 1872.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
GALVA.
Bigelow H. Attorney at Law and U. S. Commissioner.
Bodison Carl F. Dealer in Groceries. Boostrum Isaac, Brick Manufacturer. Brownlee & Stoddard. Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes.
Collier Jno. L. Barber. Davis Chas. E. Hardware and Stoves. Edson Leonard P. Manufacturer and Dealer in Brooms and Brushes.
Field Solomon, Patent Medicine Manufacturer.
First National Bank, D. L. Wiley, Prest .; W. F. Wiley, Cashier. Guthrie Brothers, Founders, Machin- ists, Engine and Boiler Makers, Dealers in Machinery Supplies, Agricultural Machinery, &c. Re- pairing solicited, also General Machine Jobbing.
Henderson D. W. Live Stock Dealer, Office, Live Stock Yards. Jarvis Sam'l G. Dealer in Groceries. Johnson Swan P. Tailor.
Larson & Wilson, Restaurant and Bakery.
Miller A. F. Books, Stationery, &c. Milchrist Thos. E. Attorney at Law. Mott Wm. H. Blacksmith.
Olson Jonas W. Attorney at Law, Real Estate and Loan Agent
Palmer Christopher C. Wagon Maker. Patterson J. O. M.D., Physician and Surgeon.
Peterson Olof L. Furniture Dealer. Peterson Peter, Jr. Broom Corn Dealer.
Phillips Nicholas E. Grain and Broom Corn Dealer.
Pratt Rufus H. Physician and Surgeon. Price Archibald, Carpenter and Builder.
Price Obed, Mason, Contractor and - Builder.
Rockafellow Abraham J. Real Estate Dealer and Stock Raiser.
Ross & Peterson, Contractors and Builders.
Runquist Nelson, Dealer in Groceries. Sanders Carl M. Photographer.
Smalley Chas. 0. Agricultural Imple- ments Manfr's' Agent and Dealer in Farm Machinery.
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Smith Geo. S. Sewing Machine Agent, and Dealer in Musical Instru- ments.
Soper Wright R. Hardware and Gro- ceries.
Viox Fred M. Dealer and Manufac- turer of American and Italian Marble, Monuments, Slabs and all kinds of Granite. Agent Batavia Building Stone.
Wentworth E. H. Meat Market. Wiley Jas. M. Real Estate. Wiley W. Lorenzo, Lumber, Paints, Oils, &c.
Wiley Wm. L. Real Estate.
Williams & Philhower, Carriage Build- ers, Manfr's Carriages, Buggies, Phaetons and Spring Wagons. Young Henri W. Editor Galva Journal.
WESTERN TOWNSHIP.
AHLSTRAND JOHN A., P.O. Orion; Dem; Lib; born Sweden, 1847; came to Ill. in 1869. ANDERSON ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, Sept. 15, 1824; came to this county in 1852; Rcp; Meth; owns 162 acres of land, valued $6,480; came direct from Sweden to this county, remained two years and moved to Minnesota, remained there nine years, thence back to this town; name of wife was Martha Anderson, born Feb. 13, 1823. married Oct. 29, 1838, in the old country; have had eight children, only four now living: Anna Maria, born March 1, 1839; Harrie: Sophia, born Dec. 1, 1841; Christian, born Oct. 13, 1853; John Henry, born May 16, 1857.
ANDERSON F. G. Sec. 24, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth.
ANDERSON GUST., P.O. Orion; born Sweden; Kep; Luth; came to Ill. 1868. ·
ANDERSON G. W. Sec. 20, P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Lib.
ANDERSON JONAS, P.O. Orion: Luth; born Sweden, 1838; came to Ill. 1869.
ANDERSON JOHN M. Farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, Jan. 31, 1823; came to this county in 1857; Rep; Luth; owns So acres of land, value $4,800; son of Andrew and Elizabeth Olson, Mr. Anderson and his mother emigrated to this county together, name of his wife was Clara M. Erickson, born June 18, 1843, married Sept. 14, 1866; have three children living and one dead; Andrew Nathaniel, born Sept. 4, 1867; Christina Josephine, born March 1, 1870; Hulda M. born Nov. 26, 1872, and died July 23, 1873; Hulda Albertine, born July 23, 1874.
ANDERSON JOHN M. Sec. 3, P.O. Orion; tenant.
ANDERSON PETER D., P.O. Orion; born Sweden, 1840; Rep; Luth; came to III. 1849.
ANDERSON SWAN, Sec. 29, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Luth.
ANDERSON S. G. Sec. 31, P.O. Orion, tenant; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
ANDERSON WM. Sec. 26, P.O. Orion; farmer; born Pa. 1835. ASPLUND J. W., P.O. Orion; laborer; born Sweden.
AMBRICK EDWARD, Orion; section boss; Ind; Cath. B BARD A. M. Sec. 33; Rep; Luth; born Sweden, 1849; came to Il1. 1859. BARNS WM. R. Sec. 27, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Quaker. BAUGH L. S., P.O. Orion; miller; Rep; Meth; came to Il1. 1856. BAXTER JAMES, P.O. Coal Valley; laborer; Dem; Lib. BELLOWS WM. S., P.O. Orion; carpenter; born in Rhode Island, 1842. BENNETT J. P. Sec. 32, P.O. Orion; born New Jersey, 1825; came to III. 1857. BENTLY C. N. Rev. Orion; Rep; Meth. Epis. Church. BERNHARD A., P.O. Orion; Meth; born Pa. 1826; came to Ill. 1848.
BERNHARD WM. C. P.O. Orion; Rep; Meth; born W. Va. 1851; came to III. 1868. BETCHEL E. C. Rep; Ind; born R. Island Co. 1844; vol. Co. C, 112th. BLACKFAN SUSAN W. wid. of Edward, P.O. Orion; came to III. 1845.
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BLACKFAN BENJAMIN R. M.D. Farmer, Sec. 27. P.O. Orion; born in Delaware Co. Pa. Nov. 27, 1827; came to this Co. in 1864; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres of land, val. $12,- 800; son of Joseph Blackfan, of Bucks Co. Pa., who graduated at the Pennsylvania Medical University of Philadelphia in 1812, it being the only medical institution in the U. S. at that time, and died in 1864; Mr. B. R. Blackfan's mother (Hannah) died in Delaware Co. Pa. in 1844; name of wife was Amanda H. Trego, daughter of James Trego, of this town, born Aug. 14, 1837, married Aug. 19, 1857; have two children, James T. born Oct. 21, 1858, May T. Dec. 8, 1864.
BLACKFAN SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Orion; horn in this town July 5, 1843; parents came to this town in 1841; Rep; Meth; owns 60 acres of land, val. $7,000; son of William aud Elizabeth K. Blackfan; name of wife was lIannah M. Thomas, born Nov. 13, 1841, married Sept. 3, 1867; had two children; the eldest, Willie H. died Feb. 12, 1869, about one year old; Edgar T. born Oct. 23, 1871; Mr. Blackfan's mother, Elizabeth K. was credited as the compiler of the township history, as elsewhere recorded.in this work; she was also prominent among the ladies of this town in destroying the liquor traffic and breaking up the grog shops in 1856; its positive effect was apparent for several years.
BLAKELY JAMES P. Farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Orion; born in Pa. Dec. 15, 1819; came to this county 1857; Dem; Pres; owns 151 acres of land, valued $9.000; son of Samuel C. Blakely, of Alleghany Co. Pa; name of first wife was Rebecca Crouse, born Jan. 30, 1827, married July 14, 1848; have five children, Samuel D. born Nov. 22, 1849, Anna Mary, born Jan. 9, 1852, Nancy Jane, born Feb. 21, 1854, James P. born Oct. 2, 1860, Phillip R. born March 25, 1866; Anna Mary, first daughter, married John Brabham March 21, 1876; second wife was Margaret R. Farron, married Sept. 21, 1875.
BLAKELY S. D. Orion; school teacher; Dem.
BRAWĻY E. F. agt, R.R.I. & St.L.R.R; Rep; Lib.
BRIGHAM FRANCIS E. Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Orion; born Aug. 1, 1826; son of John M. Brigham, of Whitingham, Vt; came to this county in 1860; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres, val. $9,000; wife's name was Meliscent A. Brown, daughter of Rufus Brown, Esq., of same town, married Jan. 16, 1855; have lost four children; none living.
BLIXT AUGUST, Rep; Luth; born Sweden; came to III. 1865.
BLODGETT HANNAH A. Farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Orion, born in Groton, Mass. on June 9, 1828; came to this county in 1853; Bapt; owns 120 acres of land, val. $7,200; wid. of Ezra F. who was son of William Blodgett, of Tyngsborough, Mass. and born June 10, 1824, died Feh. 14, 1870; Mrs. Hannah A. was daughter of Jefferson Taylor, of Dunstable, " Mass., who came to this state 1854 and died 1873, at Moline; married Ezra F. Blodgett May 2, 1850; have three children, Joseph T. born March 7, 1852, George E. horn Sept. 22, 1860, Mary E. born April 5, 1865; have lost two boys and three girls; Joseph T. Blodgett married Flora A. Bigelow July 21, 1875, of Stowe, Vt.
BLODGETT ELSIE J. Retired, Sec. 17, P.O. Orion; born in Nashua, N. H. Aug. 13, 1832; came to this county in 1858; Bapt; the estate contains 240 acres, valued $14,000; was daughter of Asa Barnes, of Hillsborough, N. H., wid. of Josiah Blodgett, married Sept. 14, 1858; Mr. Blodgett was son of Wm. Blodgett, of Tyngsborough, Mass. born Sept. 27, 1826; came to this county 1849; died July 24. 1865; was among the first settlers of this Tp; have two children living, Josephene, born Sept. 16, 1859, Walter J. born Nov. 14, 1865; Mary E. born Dec. 6, 1862, and died May 14, 1875.
BLODGETT JOSEPH T. Scc. 10, P.O. Orion; carpenter; Rep; Bapt.
BLODGETT MARY Mrs. wid. Orion; U. Breth.
BOLLES JESSE, Orion; shoemaker; Dem; Lib.
BOTHWELL LEONARD R. Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Orion; born in Jefferson Co. N. Y. April 28, 1838; came to this county in 1860; Rep; Meth; owns 120 acres of land, val. $8,400; Vol. Eleventh Ohio Battery, was engaged in the battles of New Madrid, Corinth, and Iuka; in the last received three wounds before leaving the field, and on account of which, after four months' time, was honorably discharged; was son of David Bothwell, of N.Y; name of wife was Florence D. Lloyd, daughter of Mahlon B. Lloyd, the first settler of this town, born May 12, 1844, married June 6, 1867; have had six children, three living, Ada, born May 31, 1868, Herbert L. born Feb. 24, 1874, Amelia. born Oct. 16, 1875; is Tp. Collector.
BURNS JOHN M. Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Orion; born in Clinton, Allegheny Co. Pa. Sept. 9, 1826; came to this county 1857; Ind; Pres; owns 560 acres of land. val. $35,000; son of Robert Burns, of l'a; Mr. John M. at the age of twenty-six. went to California by steamer via Panama, returned via Nicaragua route; remained there about three years, and soon after returning to his native town came to this county with less money to make a start as a farmer than many of our young men receive for a year's salary; name of wife was Ester, daughter of Samuel Meanor, of Clinton, Pa. born Jan. 29, 1828, married Oct. 18, 1849; have two chil- dren, J. Sanford, born Nov. 25, 1851, Mary Jane, born Sept. 17, 1856.
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BUCK GEORGE W. Farmer, Sec. 6. P.O. Coal Valley; born in Chautauqua Co. N.Y. April 19, 1834; came to this county in 1838; Rep; Lib; owns 63 acres of land, val. $4,000. son of Roswell Buck, of N.Y; has held the office Collector and Road Commissioner; Vol. in Co, C, 112th Ill. I .; was out about three years and mustered out of the U. S. service at Greensborough, N.C; name of wife, Mary A. Glenn, daughter of James Glenn, born July 18, 1844, married July 8, 1863; Mrs. Buck's father is the oldest living settler of Henry County, Dr. Baker being the first, now deceased; Mr. Glenn huilt the first house, Dr. Baker making his home with Mr. Glenn a long time; Mr. Buck has three children, James Dana, born April 22, 1866, George B. born July 31, 1868, Mary Eliza, born Dec. 7, 1874.
BURNS J. SANFORD, lives with parents, Sec. 30, P.O. Orion.
ALAHAN .HIRAM, Sec. 13, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib. C CALAHAN JAMES, Sec. 23, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib. CALAHIAN JOHN, Sec. 13, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib. CALLAWAY SAML. H. Sec. 32, P.O. Orion; farmer; born England. CARLBERG CHARLES, Sec. 3, P.O. Orion; farmer; Luth. CARLIN J. T. Sec. [, P.O. Morristown; farmer; Rep; Meth. CARLSTONE AARON, P.O. Orion; laborer; Rep; Luth. CARLSTEN CHARLES, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1837; came to Ill. 1867. CARROLL JAMES, Sec. 2, P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Cath. CARSON DAVID, Sec. 10, P.O. Orion; tenant; Dem; Pres. CARSON JAMES, Sec. II, P.O. Orion; farmer; Ind; Lib. CARSON WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Lib. CESSNA H. W. Orion; brickmaker; Rep; U. Breth.
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