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W ESTERLUND ANDREW, Sec. 14, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. WESTERLAND JONAS, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 390 ac. WEAVER W. W. Dealer in Grain and Stock, Opheim; born in N. Y. in 1838; came to Henry County in 1866; married Mary A. Rounds, of Ill. in 1867; four children, Chas. Wallace, D. Wilmont, Myrtle and Mabel.
WESTRAN JOHN P. Sec. 6, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; born Sweden; owns 80 acres; $3,200. WHITE JAMES, Sec. 26, P.O. Opheim; famer; Rep; Meth; born England; owns 75 acres.
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WHITE R. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26, P.O. Ophein,; born in England in 1832; came to Henry County in 1855; Rep; Pres; owns 256 14 acres land, val. $12,800; was School Director twelve years; married Elizabeth Neal, of England, in 1852; nine children, viz: Wm. G. T., John R., Lesley A., Mary E., Sarah L., Maria, Angelina, Alice R. and Ethel I. WILLIAMS MARTIN, P.O. Lynn Center; dealer in grain; Dem; born Sweden.
WRIGHT JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 23, P.O. Opheim; born in England in 1830; came to Henry County in 1857; Rep; owns 183 acres land, value $9,200; School Director two years; Road Commissioner two years; married Sarah White, of England, in 1851; seven children, viz : William, James, Rosan, Emaline, Elizabeth, Minnie, and Martha. . WRIGHT WM. Sec. 26, P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents of John; Rep; born England.
VOUNG C. P. Sec. 16, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
LYNN CENTER.
Bengston G. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Boots, Shoes, etc.
Broodeen Andrew, Dealer in Wagon and Buggy Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Halters, Collars, Whips, Blankets, etc. Carriage Trimming a specialty.
Lindstrom C. J. Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware and Agricultural Imple- ments.
Neumann V. Dry Goods and General Merchandise.
OPHEIM.
Weaver W. W. Grain and Stock Dealer.
ANNAWAN TOWNSHIP.
KINS FRANK, Annawan; teacher; Dem; born in Pa. A ALLEN E. Annawan; teacher; Rep; born in N. Y.
ALLEN EMORY A. Annawan; principal school; Rep; born Ohio. ARKLAND JOHN, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; U. Breth; from Canada.
ANDREWS S. L. Miller, Annawan; born in Franklin Co. Pa. Feb. 24, 1826; came to county 1859; Rep; Cong; wife was Fannie Talbot. of Taunton, Somersetshire, England; born Dec. 10, 1839; has four children, Albert T., A. Grace, Carlos S. and H. Maud; Mr. An- drews was Captain of Co. H 134th I. V. I .; has been Supervisor six years; has been elected Chairman of the Board twice.
ARMSTRONG P. Sec. 7; P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter.
BACKUS L. C. Annawan; engineer; Dem.
BATTEN ELI, Sec. 20; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y.
BATTEN ELI D. lives with father, R. W. Batten; Rep; U. Breth; born in Ill.
BALDWIN J. B. Restaurant, Annawan; born Essex Co. N. J. Dec. 22, 1839; came to this county in 1865; Rep; owns house and lot, value $1,200; married Miss Sarah Slate, of Greene Co. N. Y. Nov. 1868 ; has two children; keeps a fine Restaurant; was in army four years.
BARKER S. N. Merchant. Annawan; born in Oswego Co. N.Y. Jan. 1, 1835; came to this county 1858; Rep; Lib; owns 320 acres of land, value $15,000; wife was Helen J. Hartley, born Bureau Co. Ill. Nov. 27, 1841; married Jan. 1, 1862; has three children: Mr. Barker is by trade a blacksmith; worked at his trade six years in Annawan; has been a member of Town Council five years, School Treasurer seven years, Justice of l'eace, also legal adviser. BARTO O. D. Annawan; mason; Dem.
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BATTEN GILBERT, lives with father, Eli Batten; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio. BATTEN J. R. P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio.
BATTEN R. W. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Annawan; born Madison Co. Va. July 8, 1829; came to county in 1855; Rep; U. Brethren; owns 300 acres of land, value $15,000; personal property $4,000; wife was Mary J. Hilman, born Preble Co. Ohio, Jan. 31, 1834; married Jan. 1852; has nine children, seven living; has been Commissioner of Highways.
BATTEN S. W. Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; from Ohio.
BEAM EDWARD, P.O. Annawan; carpenter; Dem.
BEVINS WM. Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Eng.
BELLOWS A. M. P. O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep.
BICE JAS. M. Wagon and Carriage Maker, Annawan; born Peoria Co. Ill. Sept. 25, 1843 : came to this county 1854; Rep; owns house and shop, value $2,500; wife was Anna Liza Luther, of Lake Co. Ill; married Jan. 1, 1867; has five children; was in army three years; has been member of Town Council.
BICE ROBERT, Shoemaker, Annawan; born Jo Daviess Co. Ill. Oct. 1, 1846; came to this county 1854; owns house, value $1,200; wife was Margeret E. Thackeary, born Bureau Co. Oct. 27, 1848: married Feb. 1, 1875; has one child, James W .; has been Clerk of Town Council, Town Clerk, and Collector.
BLIN DANIEL Sr. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; born Warren Co. Ohio, Dec. 4, 1806; came to this county 1853; Rep; U. Brethren; owns 280 acres of land, value $16,000; wife was Elizabeth Fry, of Loudon Co. Va. born 1809; married May 25, 1829; has had twelve children, nine living.
BLIN DANIEL Jr. lives with his father; born Warren Co. Ohio, April 26, 1846; came to county 1853; Rep; U. Brethren; owns 177 acres, value $10,000; wife was Hannah R. Car- rell; married Dec. 20, 1866; has five children.
BLIN SAMUEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Brethren.
BLIN SOL. Sec. 13; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; U. Brethren; from Ohio.
BOHART JACOB, Sec. 18; P.O. Annawan; farmer, renter; from Belgium.
BOLIN DANIEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio.
BOLT WM. Annawan; lumber dealer; Rep; from N.Y.
BOOTH R. P. Sec. 35; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Eng.
BOSS P'. P.O. Annawan; retired; Rep; from N. Y.
BOWEN DAVID, laborer; Rep; born in Canada.
BRAINARD WILLIAM E. Sec. 13; Farmer and Stock Shipper; P.O. Annawan; born Medina Co. Ohio, March 28, 1838: came to this county 1854; Dem; Lib; owns 260 acres, value $13,000; wife was E. J. Prince, of Yorkshire, Eng. born Oct. 17, 1838; married Oct. 3, 1858; has five children: is a breeder of Chester white swine.
BRISTOL DAVID, Annawan; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; from Michigan.
BRISTOL ERVINE, Annawan; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born N. Y.
BROADBENT WM., P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; born in Eng. .
BROWN EDWARD, Annawan; Rep; from N. Y.
BROWN JOHN, Annawan; laborer; Rep.
BROWN JOHN, Annawan, carpenter; Rep; from N. Y.
BROWN WM. Annawan; Rep; Meth.
BROWNING FRANK, Annawan; teacher; Rep; Bapt; born N. Y.
BROWNING J. H. Farmer, Annawan; born in Conn. Nov. 1, 1824; came to this county 1858: Rep; Bapt; owns 26 lots, value $2,000; first wife was Marietta Gardner, of N. Y. died May 30, 1864; second wife Mrs. Lois Williams, born Oct. 3, 1842; married June 14, 1871; has three children.
BUFFETT EMMETT, Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; from N.Y.
BUFFETT WM. Sec. 33; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
BUMPHREY C. H. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; born in Putnam Co. Ill. April I, IS40; came to this county in 1852; Rep; personal property value $8,000; wife was Mary E. Morton, born Nov. 26, 1867; has four children; in the army four years.
BUMPHREY M. A. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Mass.
BURNS JOHN, Fariner, Sec. 17; P.O. Annawan; born Somerset Co. Me. March 4, 1825; came to this county 1852; Rep; Bapt; owns 110 acres of land, valued at $5,500; personal property $1,500; wife was Gratie Weston, of Somerset Co. Me. born June 29, 1829; married Sept. 3, 1851.
BUTTERMORE DANIEL, Annawan; blacksmith; Rep; Brethren; from Pa.
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AMPER J. S. Annawan; constable; Dem; from Del. C
CARROLL, H. N. Annawan; engineer; Rep; born Ill.
CAMPER J. W. Jeweler and Dealer in Watches, Clocks, &c .; residence and P.O. Anna- wan; born in Kent Co Del. Sept. 4, 1841; came to Henry Co. 1864; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot, value $2,000; married Miss Addie M. Treager, of Ohio, Oct. 8, 1863; one child: wife keeps a first-class Millinery Shop in connection with his fine Jewelry Store.
CARROLL JAMES R., P.O. Annawan; renter; Lib; Brethren; from Ohio.
CARROLL JOHN, P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Brethren.
CARTER GEORGE, Sec. 18; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Eng.
CARTWRIGHT MARSHAL, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; born Ill.
CASH D. F. Annawan; laborer; Rep; from N.Y.
CASTNER JACOB, Annawan; teamster; Rep; from Ireland.
CELLUS FRANK. Sec. 5; P.O. Annawan; farmer; from Belgium.
CHAMBERLANE C. V., P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Mass.
CHAPPELL HENRY H. Livery, Annawan; born Oswego Co. N. Y. Feb. 20, 1841; came to this county 1866; Rep: Lib; owns personal property valued at $1.500; wife was Ida E. Lathrop, born May 26, 1852; married July 21, 1870; has one child; was sergeant in army three years.
CLAWGES C. Mrs. Annawan; widow of Dr. J. W. F. Clawges; Meth; born Sweden.
CLARK J. A. Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bretlı; from Pa.
CLARK J. F. Annawan; carpenter; Dem; from N.Y.
CLEMENTS CHIARLES, Annawan; saloon; Dem; from Germany.
CLEMENTZ GEO. Annawan; laborer; Dem; born Germany.
COATS SAMUEL, P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; Breth; born in Illinois.
COCKERT FRANK. Sec. 8; P.O. Annawan; farmer, renter; from Belgium.
COLBY W. D. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Annawan; born in Menard Co. Ill. Nov. 25, 1838; came to Co. in 1866; Rep; Bapt; owns 280 acres, valued at $14,000; wife was Mary E. Dodds, of Menard Co. born Nov 2, 1840; married Jan. 16, 1868; has three children, Alfred I., Lydia, and Alice D .; was in army three years.
COLE W. W. Jr., student at college; Rep; Bapt; born N. Y.
COLE WM. W. Justice Peace, Annawan; born in Erie Co. N. Y. July 12, 1825; came to this county in 1855; Rep; owns 130 acres, valued at $7,800; wife was Miss Almira Patch, of Erie Co. N.Y. born Dec. 13, 1830; married April 16, 1848; she died March 17, 1864; has had five children; was one of the first settlers; helped organize the town; has been Super- visor, Assessor, Collector, and Road Commissioner; taught in Public School 22 years. 1
COLLINS E. Sec. 11, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem.
COLLINS LEANDER, Sec. 11; farmer; P.O. Annawan; Dem.
COLLINS WM. Sec. 11; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem.
COLLINS W. J. Sec. 11, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem.
COMP HIRAM E. Blacksmith, Annawan; born in Henry Co. April 15, 1852; Rep; his wife was Amelia Linehan, born May 15, 1856; married Dec. 25, 1876.
CONKLIN CHARLES, P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep.
CONKLIN N. P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep.
CRAIG LYFORD R. Book-keeper, Annawan; born in Bureau Co. Ill. Jan. 24, 1845; came to this Co. in 1874; Rep; Master Lodge of Masons; Clerk of Town Council; was for- merly merchant in Sheffield; was Ist Lieut. in Co. II, 133d Regt.
CROSBY THOMAS. Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Breth; born in England.
D ANIELS JAMES, Sec. 30; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
DART A. Sec. 3; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
DANIELS JOHN R. Farmer; renter, Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; born in Jackson Co. Ohio, Jan. 29, 1847; came to Co. in 1873; Rep; wife was from Iowa; married May 7, 1871; has three children; was in the army.
DART G. A. lives with father, A. Dart; teacher; Rep; born in Pa.
DART W. C. Annawan; clerk; born in N.Y. July 9, 1847; came to this Co. in 1860; Rep; wife was Sarah T. Sargent; married in September, 1868, in Kenosha, Wis .; has three children.
DEBATES JOHN, Sec. 6; P.Q. Annawan; farmer; renter; from Belgium.
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DEBOICK PETER, P.O. Annawan; laborer; from Belgium.
DE MARANVILLE I. Sec. 7; P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter.
DEMAY DAVID, Sec. 18; P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; from Belgiuni.
DENNIS AUGUST, Annawan; cooper; Rep; from Germany.
DENNIS FRANK, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep.
DENNIS THOMAS, Sec. 17; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; from Ohio.
DEWITT HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; born in Greene Co. N.Y. May 24, 1824; came to Co. in 1850; Dem; owns 240 acres, valued at $14,400; wife was Sarah A. Nel- son, born Oct. 18, 1831, in Canada West; married May 5, 1848; has six children; Black Hawk camped on this farm when on his way to Chicago.
DEWITT O. D. Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; lives with his father; born Henry Co. DEWITT PLATT, Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; from N.Y.
DOW J. L. Grain and Real Estate Dealer, Annawan; born in Canterbury, N. H. May 6, 1830; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; owns 6,000 acres land, valued at $50,000; wife was Maggie B. Lamb, born in Galashiels, Scotland, July 15, 1841; married Oct. 14, 1862; has four children; was Captain of Co. A, 112th Regt .; Mr. Dow is one of the three brothers that came to Annawan before it was a town; they constantly increased in capital, till now; they are doing business in Davenport, Atlantic, and other places in Iowa, besides their business here; has been a member of Town Council.
DUKLAND LYMAN, Sec. 19; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Breth; from N.Y.
DUNCAN ANDREW M. Proprietor of New and Popular Hotel at Annawan, just furnished; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. Jan. 24, 1836; came to Co. in 1857; Dem; owns house and lot, valued at $700; wife was Mrs. Mary Lamphere, born in Canada; married in 1872; has two children; has been Constable.
E LLES FRANKLIN, P.O Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Canada.
ERTZ JOHN, Annawan; shoemaker; from Germany.
EMMONS C. Annawan; Dem.
EYER F. H. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; born in Warren Co. Ohio, April 14, 1823; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Breth; owns 430 acres, value $25,000; personal property, $5,000; first wife was Matilda F. Patten, who died in September, 1850; second wife was Sarah Blin, born in Warren Co. Ohio; June 20, 1831; married Aug. 14, 1851; has had ten children; three living by first wife, and three by second.
F AILON ROBERT, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; from Illinois:
FICK J. C. Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Ind; from Canada.
FERGUSON HENRY Z. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; born in Chenango Co. N.Y. July 2, 1826; came to this Co. in 1858; Rep; Bapt; owns 500 acres of land, $20,000; personal property $5,000; wife was Roxanna M. Cleveland, of the same Co .; married March 24, 1850; has three children; has been Supervisor, Assessor, Collector; was teacher for twenty-five years.
FERGUSON R. G. Butcher, Annawan; born in Tioga Co. N.Y. March 12, 1818; came to this Co. in 1865; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot. valued at $3,000; wife was Sophia Bavin, born in England, June 3, 1825; married March 17, 1844; has two children; the family is noted for their fine musical talents; has been leader of choir thirty years.
FRANKLIN R. B., P.O. Annawan; teacher; from Canada.
FRONK JOSEPH, Sec. 14; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Breth; born Pa.
FRONK JOSEPH, Jr. P.O. Annawan; lives with his father; Rep; born in Illinois.
FRONK O. W., P.O. Annawan; lives with his father, Joseph Fronk; Rep; born in Illinois. FRONK WM. H. Sec. 23; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Pa.
G ALVIN WILLIAM, Annawan; foreman on track repairs; Ind; Cath; from Ireland. GILES FRANK, Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Bapt; Illinois.
GILES HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; born in Clarke Co. Indiana, Jan. 7, 1825; came to this Co. in 1851; Dem; owns 200 acres land, valued at $12,000; wife was Minerva J. Hay, born in Jefferson Co. Indiana, Oct. 2, 1830; married July 2, 1846; has six children.
GILES JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; born Clarke Co. Ind. March 26, 1820; came to county 1865; Rep; Meth; owns 127 acres of land, valued $7,300; wife was Catha- rine Kellar, of Ind; married April 2, 1846; has eight children; Justice of the Peace and Commissioner of Highways.
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GILES JOHN, lives with father, Jacob Giles; teacher; Lib; Rep; from Ind. GILES J. MUNRO, lives with father, Jacob Giles; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ind. GILMAN H. N. Annawan; lumber merchant; Dem; from N. H. GOCHENOUER J. M. Annawan; merchant; Rep; from Ohio.
GOCHENQUER WM. Farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan, born in Warren Co. Ohio, Fel. 21. 1834; came to county 1856; Rep; Brethren; owns 40 acres, value $2,800; wife was Elmi- ra L. Cary, of same Co. born May, 1844; married March 8, 1860; have three children, Lil- lian L., Ada F., Olive M.
GOTHRIDGE JAS. Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; farmer; from Eng.
H AMILTON JAMES, Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Canada.
HARKNESS GEO. W. Annawan; clerk; Rep; from N. J.
HARRIS H. H. Annawan; carpenter; Rep; Bapt: from Ohio.
HARTLEY MATT. P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; born Ill.
HAY F. M. Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; born in Jefferson Co. Ind. June 22. 1833; came to this county 1854; Dem; owns 210 acres, valued $10,500; wife was Hannah A. Tower, of N. Y .; married Nov. 26, 1868; has three children; is a breeder of Jersey stock.
HAY THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Annawan; horn Roxburghshire, Scotland, Nov. 26, 1800; came to this country 1811; to Henry Co. 1856; Dem; Univ; owns 240 acres of land, value $6,000; wife was Sarah Maden, of N. C. born June 2, 1800; married Nov. 23, 1820; has had eleven children.
HAYES GARRISON, P.O. Annawan; laborer; Dem; Bapt; from Va. HAYES J. Mrs. widow, Sec. 10; P.O. Annawan; born Tenn.
HAXBY JOHN H. Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born Ill.
HAXBY WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; born in Scott Co. Ill. May, 1835; came to this county in 1855; Rep; owns 280 acres land, value $16.000; personal property $2,000; wife was Eveline McGee, of Peoria Co. born Jan. II, 1850; married March, 1870; has three children; breeder of Poland China hogs.
HEAPS C. L. Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Annawan; born Lancaster Co. Pa. June 1, 1835; came to county 1848; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres, valued $4,805; wife was Margate Clement, of Canada, born July 18, 1840; married Oct. 28, 1858; has eight children, four living; is a member of Kewanee R. A. C. No. 47.
HEAPS I. G. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Annawan; born Lancaster Co. Pa. Nov. 13, 1840: came to this county 1848; Rep; owns 200 acres, value $12,000; wife was Rhoda A. Pettys. born Oneida Co. N. Y. Dec. 20, 1844; married May 16, 1865; has three children; was Capt. Co. I of 27th Reg. of Ill. Volunteers; was twice wounded in battle, and was a prisoner a short time at Andersonville; is breeder of Short-Horns, and Norman and Clydesdale horses. HEAPS PORTER, lives with his father, W. G. Heaps; born Ill.
HEAPS W. G. Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Breth; from Md.
HEATH E. A. Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y.
HEATH JAS. D. Painter; Annawan; born Fayette Co. Pa. July 8, 1843; came to this county 1870; Rep; wife was Louisa Sturm; Ind; married May 24, 1870; has one child; was in army three years; especial attention given to carriage painting and graining.
HEATH J. R. Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; born Merrimack Co. N. H. Oct. 3, 1822; came to this county 1853; Rep; owns So acres, value $5,000; personal property $5.000; Mr. Heath is engaged in raising blooded stock; in his herd the following families are represented, Young Marys, Louans, Bracelets, Rosamonds, Pomonas, Adelaides, Craggs, and Duke of the Pines, Head of the Herd; Berkshire swine and young stock for sale; wife was Matilda M. Bass, of Monroe Co. N.Y .; married Oct. 14. 1845; has three children.
HILDING JOSEPH A. Blacksmith; Annawan; born Wasstergootland, Sweden, March 1, 1845; came to this county 1870; Rep; Luth; owns shop and lots; valued $1,700.
HIRSCHBERGER HERMAN, Hardware; Annawan; born in Brunswick, Germany, Aug. 22, 1839; came to this county in 1861; Rep; Luth; owns house and store valued $4,000; wife was Miss Kate Seyller, of Germany, born March 10, 1844; married Sept. 16, 1862; has four children; was in army three years; is a member of Town Council; Hirschberger & Co. are the only hardware inen in town.
HOLDRIDGE C. V. Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Annawan; born LaSalle Co. Ill. Nov. 6, 1837; came to this county 1853; Rep; owns 200 acres of land, valued $12,000; personal property $2,000; wife was Elizabeth Simmons, of Ohio; married Nov. 25, IS59; has seven children; breeder of Short Horn cattle, Berkshire swine and Norman horses.
HOUSE O. C. P.O. Annawan; teacher; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
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HUMPHREY H. F. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Annawan; born Ashtabula Co. Ohio, Dec. 18, 1825; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Cong; owns 340 acres of land, value $20,000; per- sonal property $4,000; wife was Martha Becker, born in Canada; married Sept. 21, 1856; has five children, John A.,Charles A., Franklin G., Mary E. and Jennie M .; breeder of Short Horns, graded cows and Poland China hogs.
JOHNSON JOSEPH, Annawan; teamster; Rep; from Canada. JONES J. J. Annawan; miller; Bapt; born in Ohio.
K ING EDWARD, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Ind.
KELSEY IRA, Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan; farmer; born in Conn.
KELSEY ERASTUS, Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; born Conn. Jan. 10, 1821; came to county 1856; Rep; 180 acres, value $10,000; wife was Fannie Way, died March 22, 1869, second wife was Johanna Burgess, of Maine, born in Somerset Co. Jan. 1, 1812, married Dec. 30, 1869; has three children.
KENEGY C. H. Annawan; physician; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
KRAUSE HARMAN, Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Germany.
KRAUSE L. Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Germany.
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AMB W. Mrs. Annawan; postmistress; Bapt; from Scotland.
LAMONT JOHN, Annawan; engineer; Rep; from Canada. LEWIS G. W. Rev. pastor of Bapt. Church, Annawan; Rep; from N.Y.
LINEHAN J. R. traveler for Chicago house; Dem; born Ill. LINEHAN R. Annawan; saddler; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
LOUGHREY ANDREW, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; from Pa.
LOWREY WALTER, P.O. Annawan; farmer; rents; Rep; born Ill.
CCLOUD BENJ. Sec. 18; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; from Ind.
M McCOY ARCHY, Annawan; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
MCDERMAND ROBERT, Annawan; farmer and Tp. Coll; Rep; Bapt; from Nova Scotia. MCNEELY JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; born Jefferson Co. Ind. March I, 1826; came to this county in 1852; Rep; owns 440 acres of land, valued $25,000; personal property $4,000; wife was Catherine Slaughter, born in same Co. Oct. 2, 1827; married Oct. 30, 185 1; has eight children, three boys and five girls.
MACHESNEY A. T. P.O. Annawan; farmer; from Pa.
MACHESNEY GEORGE, Annawan, Carpenter and Joiner; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. Oct. 26, 1826; came to Co. 1855; Rep; Meth; wife was Sarah Kinnan, born in same Co. Feb. 28, 1836, married Feb. 28, 1865; has two children George C. and Dora J.
MACHESNEY JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Annawan; born Westmoreland County, Pa. March 17, 1817; came to county in 1854; Rep; U. Brethern; owns 680 acres, valued at $34,000; wife was Mrs. Silvinda Johnson, of Indiana, born Dec. 29. 1834; married Jan. 30 1861; has five children.
MACHESNEY TAYLOR, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Pa.
MACHESNEY WM. Annawan; boarding-house, Rep; from Pa.
MASON THOMAS, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; Brethren.
MESSMORE GEORGE, Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from Pa.
MESSMORE HENRY S. Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Annawan; born in Pa. Jan. 18, 1830, came to this county 1851; Dem; U. Brethern; wife was Christina Blinn, born Oct. 13, 1833; married May 21, 1855; seven children, three living; owns 280 acres land, valued $16,000; personal property, $2,500.
MESSMORE JOHN, Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from Pa.
MINARD GEORGE, Sec. Io, P.O. Annawan; farmer; from Canada.
MINARD SOLOMON, Farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Annawan, born in Canada, Feb. 24. 1814; came to county in 1860; Rep; Meth; owns 400 acres, valued $20,000; wife was Elizabeth Barron, of N. Carolina; second wife was Mary Barron; one child living; was the first settler of Annawan; knew old Shabbona; helped to arrest the murderers of Col. Davenport. MOON GEORGE, Sec. 20, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep.
MOON MATHEW, Sec. 25, P.O. Annawan; farmer, renter; Bapt; from England.
MOON STEVEN, Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Kewanee; born Yorkshire, England, Dec. 1822; came to county, 1853; Rep; owns 320 acres of land, value $16,cco; wife was Sarah Petch of same place, born Feb. 26, 1832, married Nov. 1849; has six children.
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MOON SETH H. Sec. 24, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born in England.
MOON THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 29, l'.O. Annawan; born Yorkshire, England, March 5,
1813; came to county in 1865; Rep; Church of Eng; owns 400 acres, valued at $20,000; wife was Miss Ann Haxby, born in England; married Aug. 12, 1847; has eight children. MOON THOMAS P. Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; lives with father, Steven Moon; Rep; Ill. MUMFORD A. J. Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y.
· MUMFROD EVINGTON, Sec. 30, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep.
MUMFORD G. H. Farmer and Mechanic, Sec. 14, P.O. Annawan; born in Oneida Co. New York, Sept. 4, 1829; came to county 1856; Rep; Bapt; owns 380 acres; wife was Catharine Myers, born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y. Jan. 13, 1834; married Sept. 9, 1862; have three children; Mr. Mumford has 300 acres of unimproved land in Loraine, which is for sale, in Secs. 15, 21, 19, II, 22; inquire of G. II. Mumford.
MUMFORD W. C. Sec. 28, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y.
MURREY DAVID, Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Ireland.
ATEWBAKER GEORGE, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
NEWELL O. W. Physician, Annawan; born Bradford Co. Pa. May 30, 1832; came to this county in 1871; Rep; Ind; owns six lots, valned at $4,000; married Rebecca S. Gale, April 13, 1858; has one child, graduated at Keokuk, Rush and Bellevue Colleges; surgeon in army three years; is Police. Magistrate.
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