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NOBLING ADOLPH, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; born in Germany. NOBLING HENRY G. A. Kewanee; blacksmith; Dem; Luth; born in Germany, 1840; $600. NOBLING OTTO, Kewanee; painter; Dem; Luth; born in Germany; three children.
NOKES ENON, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Meth; born England; came to Co. 1865. NORTH LEVI, Kewanee; lawyer; Rep; born in Lewis Co. N.Y. 1821; $1,000; five children. NORTHROP CHARLES, Kewanee; Rep; born in Philadelphia, 1836; $1,000; two children. NORTON MICHAEL, Kewanee; section boss; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; $700.
NORTON MILES B. Kewanee; money loaner; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 1829.
NORTON PATRICK H. Kewanee; clerk; Dem; Cath; born in III.
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'BRIEN ELIZA Mrs. Kewanee; widow of John; Cath; nine children.
O'BRIEN JAMES, Kewanee; president O'Brien Bros.' Manufacturing Co; Dem; Cath. O'BRIEN BROS.' MANUFACTURING CO. Manufacturers of Wagons, Car- riages and Agricultural Implements, Kewanee.
O'BRIEN JOS. P. Kewanee; treasurer O Brien Bros.' Manufacturing Co; Dem; Cath. O'BRIEN WM. S. Kewanee; secretary O'Brien Bros.' Manufacturing Co; Dem; Cath; born III. O'CONNOR OWEN, Kewanee; teamster and farmer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland.
O'DAY MICHAEL, Kewanee; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland.
O'GRADY JAMES, Kewanee; harness maker; Dem; Cath; born Ireland, 1834; four children. O'GRADY MARY Mrs., Kewanee; widow of Nicholas; born in Ireland; $200; two children. O'NEILL CLEMENT, Kewanee; dealer in hides and tallow; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland.
O'NEILL MICHAEL, Liquor Dealer and Dealer in Ilides and Tallow. Kewanee; born in. Ireland, Sept. 1830; came to this county in 1859; Dem; Cath, value of property $4,000; married Sarah Aaron, Nov. 18, 1872; she was born in Pa; they have two children, Clement P., born Sept. 24, 1873, and John F., born May 16, 1867.
OTIS CHAS. Kewanee; salesman; Rep; Prot; born in this county, 1855.
OLIVER JOHN W. Kewanee; cooper; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio, 1817; five children. OLIVER LUCY Mrs. Sec. 7; P.O. Kewanee; widow of James; Christian; born in Canada.
OLIVER ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Kewanee; horn in Morgan Go. Ohio, July 12, IS21; came to this county in 1844; Rep; owns So acres of land. valued at $3,000; married Mary E. Folsom. in Wethersfield, Feb. 8, 1846; she was born in Belpre Tp. Ohio, June 10, 1832; they have six children living, one deceased; the living are, Christopher C, born Jan. 25, 1847; Martha J. (now Mrs. Joseph Morton), born Jan. 30, 1851; Susan H. (now Mrs. Thos. Knox). born Feb. 23, 1853; Augustus, born May 29, 1855; Elmer W., born May 19, IS57. and Norman P., born Oct. 24, 1860; the two eldest boys are married; lost one son, James E , born Dec. 25, 1848, died Oct. 26, 1849; Mr. Oliver has been School Director sev- eral terms; Mr. Oliver's father and mother live with them.
OLIVER WM. D. Sec. 7; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in this town, 1853. ORR WM. T. Kewanee; machinist; Rep; born Pa. 1848.
OSBORN JNO. G. Kewanee; teamster; Rep; Metli; born England; $1,500.
OSBORN WM. S. Kewanee; teacher; Rep; Pres; born in this state, 1842; five children. OTLEY ROBERT, Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in England, 1831; 370 acres. QUART CHAS. AUGUST, Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; fariner; Luth; born in Prussia; one child. QUART CHRISTIAN F. Sec. 16; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; U. Evang; born in Prussia. QUART PETER, Sec. 13; P.O. Kewanee; farmer, Rep; Prot; born in Germany; 130 acres. QUART WILLIAM, Sec. 30; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind: Cong; born in Germany.
PALMER AARON, Kewanee; draying; Rep; Meth; born in Lake Co. Ohio, IS33; $1,200. PALMER AZARIAH B. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Freewill Bapt; born N.Y .; $3,000. PALMER HANNAH M. Mrs. Kewanee; widow of Isaac G. weaver; born Ohio; $800. PALMER J. Sec. 9; P.O. Kewanee; farmer.
PALMER THOMAS, Sec. 16; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; born in England, 1852; one child. PALMER WM. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer.
PARDEE EPHRAIM, Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 1830.
PARKER ELBRIDGE T. K wanee; clerk; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio.
PARKER DAN. Kewanee; retired farmer: Rep; Meth; born in Conn. IS04; three children. PARKER HENRY C. Merchant, Kewanee; born in Madison, Lake Co. Ohio, March . 20, IS32; came to this county Feb. 20, 1856; Rep; Meth. Epis; value of property $16,000; married Mary F. Bell, Jan. 4, 1853; she was born in Jefferson Co. Ky. Aug. 15. 1832; has three living children, George A., born Sept. 21, 1856; Jennie E., horn Aug. 11, 1865; Dan'l A., born Dec. 14, 1867; has lost five children.
PARKS JAMES M. Kewanee; photographer; Rep; Prot; born in Va.
PARRISH RUFUS P. Dealer in Books, Stationery and Wall Paper, Kewanee; born in Gilmanton, N. H. Sept. 4, 1816; came to this county, April 15, 1855; Rep; Epis; value of real estate and personal property $8,000; married Frances A. Hollis, in Boston, Mass, Dec. 3, 1839; she was born in Boston, Nov. 2, 1816; has one child living, George R., born June 10, 1858; has lost two sons and one daughter; Mr. Parrish has been for several years men- ber of the Village Board of Trustees, one year President of the Board; for six years was School Director; is now President of Board of School Trustees, and President of Board of Directors of Public Library.
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PARRY JOSEPH, Kewanee; Sexton of Pleasant View and the old Kewanee cemeteries; born in England. July S. 1828; came to this country in 1870; Bapt; owns house and three acres, valued at $1,500; married Mary Bradley, May 12, 1857; she was born in England, June 3, 1828; they have five children living. William, born April 8, 1858; Alice S., born Nov. 23, 1863; Robert. born Aug. 14, 1865; Elizabeth, born Feb. 24. 1867; Louisa, born March 24, 1869; they have lost two children. Albert Frederick and Emily Jane.
PARSONS EPHRAIM Dr. Kewanee; Physician; born in Girard, Pa. May 8, 1827; came to this county in 1866; Rep; Cong; owns property, valued at $10,000; married Lydia A. Wilcox; she was born in N.Y; they have two children, Jennie L. and Emma L.
PATRICK ENOCII B. Kewanee; photographer; Rep; Meth; born III. 1852; one child. PATRICK ENOCII B., P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Prot; born Ky; one child. PATRICK JOHN, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born Eng. 1821; 24 acres in Co.
PATTERSON JOHN, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; pastor of Latter Day Saints Church; Rep. PAYNE DARIUS W. Kewanee; cooper; Rep; Freewill Bapt; born N.Y; $700; 7 children. PURDY EDWIN R. Kewanee; lab; Rep; born in Ill.
PEART GEO. Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; Prot; born Eng; 80 acres, $2,500; 4 chil. PEART JOS. Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; farm laborer; Rep; Prim. Meth; born Eng. 1846.
PERKINS HAZIN H. Kewanee; manufacturer riding cultivators; Ind; Ind; born Ill. 1847. PERRY WM. C. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; miner; born Eng; 3 acres; six children.
PETERSON ANDREW, Kewanee; laborer; Luth; born in Sweden, 1827: $800; one girl. PETERSON CARRIE Mrs. Kewanee; $400; one child.
PETTY NICHOLAS, Kewanee; printer; Rep.
PHILLIPS THOS. H. dry goods and clothing; Rep; Prot; born R.I. 1835; one child.
PIERCE & BRO. Kewanee, Dealers in Hardware, Stoves and Iron. John H. Pierce, born in Kane Co. Ill., Jan. 11, 1843. Thomas P. Pierce, born in Kane Co. Ill., Oct. 3, 1838; Liberal in politics and religion.
PIERCE THOS. J. Kewanee; hardware; Rep; Ind; born Kane Co. Ill. 1838; one child. PIERCE RUTH Mrs. wid. of Thomas, Kewanee; Cong; born N.Y. 1804; $3,000; 3 children.
PILE SARAH Mrs. Farming, Sec. 9, P.O. Kewanee; born in England, Nov. 26, 1826; came to this county in 1866; Epis; owns 160 acres, valued at $8,000; married Richard Pile, Dec. 19, 1849; he died Dec. 15, 1870; nine children living : Richard, born Feb. 12, 1851; Jonathan, born June 10, 1852; Geo C. born Jan. 11, 1854; John, born March 10, 1855; Rob- ert, born Oct. 8, 1858; Willie, born Sept. 18, 1859; Sarah J., born Nov. 24, 1861; Joseph T., born Oct. 11, 1863; Mary E., born Oct. 15, 1865.
PINNEY JAS. H. Kewanee; book-keeper; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Ohio, 1834; $1,000 PINNEY ORVILLE GROVE, Kewanee; harness-maker; Rep; Free Meth; born Ross Co. O. PLATT JAS. L. Kewanee; Pres. Ft. Dodge Coal Co. Iowa; Rep; Epis; four children living. PLUMBTREE ELIJAH, Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; lessee coal shaft; born Eng; seven children. PLUMMER BENJ. Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Free Meth; born Ohio.
PORTER JAS. Kewanee; lah; Rep; Ind; born Ohio, 1832; $1,500; four children. POTTER CHESTER, Kewanee; engineer; Dem; born Pa. 1840; $500; two children. POTTER DOUGLAS, Kewanee; clerk; Ind; Bapt; born Ill. 1849.
POTTER ISAAC, lives witli his son, I. J., Sec. 7, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Ch. of Christ; born Md POTTER ISAAC J. Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Kewanee; born in Jackson, Ohio, April 17, IS31; came to this county in 1853; Ind. in politics and religion; owns 78 acres of land, val. $4,000; married Ellen A. Garrett, Feb. 8, 1859; she was born in Concord, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1836; they have eight children : Lillis L., born Oct. 29, 1859; Erwin E., born Nov. 1, 1861; Elmer E., born May 21, 1865; Alice, born Sept. 3. 1867; Junia A., born April 2, 1869; Jennie I., born Aug. 18, 1872; Mary A., born Sept. 1, 1874, and Nevada, born Jan. 12, 1876.
POTTER PIIIL. Kewanee; foreman Haxton steam heater co; Ind; Cong; born Ohio, 1829. POTTER WM. C. Kewanee; policeman; Ind; Ind; born Ohio, 1825; $6,000; two children. POWER BENJ. Kewanee; cigar-maker; Rep; born N.Y. 1849.
POWERS EDWARD, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; coal mincr; Rep; Meth; born Eng.
l'OWER SARAH J. Mrs. wid. of Henry; Kewanee; Pres; born N. Y. 1823; $1,200; five child. PRATT NORMAN H. Postmaster, Kewanee; born in Binghamton, N. Y. Dec. 10, 1825; came to this county in 1846; Rep; Ind; married Louise Sloan, Dec. 20, 1854; she was born in Kingsville, Ohio; has three children living: Carrie E., born Sept. 20, 1855; Junius J., born Feb. 2, 1858; Carl H., born Nov. 16, 1870; have lost three children. Mr. Pratt has been Postmaster since 1867. Was Captain Co. F, 124th I.V.I. about three years.
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PRICE EDWARD, Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; born in Wales. .
PRICE JOS. Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Ind; born England; came to Co. 1856. PRICE JOS. W. Kewanee; grain dealer in Fairmont, Neb; Rep; Ind; born Philadelphia, 1834. PRIDEAUX STEPHEN, Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Ind; born Wis. 1849.
PRIESTMAN CHAS. J. Kewanee; saloon; Rep; Epis; horn Eng. 1823; $750; four children. PRIESTMAN WM. Kewanee; butcher; Rep; Epis; born in England; $5,000.
PYLE ELEANOR Mrs. (wid. of Jas. C.) Sec. 18, P.O. Kewanee. Meth. Epis; born Ohio.
PYLE ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Kewanee; born in Muskingum Co. Ohio, Aug. 24, 1833; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 180 acres of land, valued at $9,000; married Caroline M. Ball, Sept. 16, 1855; she was born in Putnam, Ohio, July 9, 1837; they have five children living, two deceased; the living are : Marion, born Oct. 9, 1857; Ulysses G., born Sept. 28, 1865; Bertie, born July 18, 1868; John H., born Jan. 12, 1872, and Nettie, horn July 14, 1876. The deceased were : Alice C., died Aug. 27, 1862; Chas. Elmer, died April 4, 1864. Mr. Pyle is School Director; has acted in that capacity 15 years.
Q UINN MICHAEL, Kewanee; bazar; Ind; Ind; born Ct. 1847; $1,000.
R ANDELL JACOB, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Mormon; born in England. RANKIN OLIVER T. Kewanee; plasterer; Dem; born in Va. 1854.
RAUTNOT AUGUST, Sec. 22, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; U. Evang; born in Ger; 80 ac. RAYMOND EDWARD C. Proprietor Planing Mill and Manufacturer Sash, Doors, Blinds, etc., Kewanee; born in Brunswick, Maine, June 16, 1827; came to this Co. April 21, 1856; Rep; Ind; value of property in Kewanee, $12,000; married Lillie T. Brun, May 10, 1857; she was born in N.Y. city, Sept. 26, 1839; has two children living, Harry P., born Aug. 14, 1868; Addie May, born Nov. 18, 1870; lost two sons and one daughter. Mr. R. served three years in the army; was Captain Co. A, 124th I.V.I; had charge of receiving and trans- ferring Illinois troops at Springfield, Ill. about 18 months.
REED ASHBEL H. Kewanee; machinist ;. Dem; born N.Y. 1843.
REED A. H. Kewanec; laborer.
REED WM. Kewanee; retired farmcr; Ind; Cong; horn Ontario Co. N.Y; four children. REES REES, Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Latter Day Saints; born in Wales; four children. REGIER GUSTAV W. Rev. Pastor United Evangelical Church, Kewanee; born in Prussia, Aug. 5, 1842; came to this Co. in 1875; Rep; married Anna Eimann at Franklin, Iowa, Feb. 9, 1868; she was born in Ashland, Ohio, Jan. 5, 18.46; they have had five chil- dren, two deceased; the living are : Emma K., born Dec. 3, 1868; Ernst F. H., born Aug. 6, 1871; C'lara O. E., born Nov. 18, 1876. Mr. Regier also has pastoral charge of the church 3 miles northeast of Kewanee, and church at Geneseo.
REMICK CHAS. P. Kewanee; book-keeper; Rep; Ind; born Ohio, 1837; $1,000; 6 children. RENO JAS. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born in I.a.
RICHTER CHAS. Kewanee; tailor; Rep; Luth; born in Germany, 1828; four children. . RIDWAYED SAMUEL, Kewanee; gardener; Rep; Ind; born in Eng; came to Co. 1867. RILEY JOHN, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born in Ireland; $600; two children.
RIPKA C. Sec. 22; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; United Evang; horn Germany; 80 ac; 3 children. RISHEILL JOS. O. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 1830; $600; four children. ROBBINS WM. L. Kewanee; draying; Rep; Bapt; born Wis; one child.
ROBERTS JNO (col'd) P.O. Kewanee; Sec. 19; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N. C.
ROBERTS JNO. Jr. Sec. 19; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; born Miss.
ROBINSON ANN Mrs. widow Horace; Kewanee; Free Meth; born Mass. 1834; $500. ROBINSON JAMES, Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Latter Day Saints; born England 1801. ROBINSON THOS. R. Kewanee; salesman; Rep; Ind; born Me. 1853.
ROCKWELL JNO. D. P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y .; $6,000; five children. ROLLINS JONATHAN B. Kewanee; retired farmer; Ind; Epis; born N. H. 1821; $40,000. RONK JOHN G. Kewanee; Village Constable and Deputy Sheriff; born in Louisburg, Va. Feb. 6, 1847; came to Canton, III. in 1863; came to this county Aug. 4, 1865; Dem; Ind; married Ellen R. Thompson Aug. 15, 1872; she was born in Boston, Mass. May 6, 1847; has two children : Chas. Albert, born Sept. 13, 1873; Viola May, Jan. 25, 1875; Mr. Ronk has served as Constable three years; is serving his second year as Deputy Sheriff.
RONSTROM NELSON M. Kewanee; painter; one child.
CAPT. SULLIVAN HOWARD KEWANEE
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ROWLEY CHARLES L Kewanee; newsdealer; Dem; Bapt; born III. 1850; one child. RUSSELL SUSANNAH Mrs. widow John; Kewanee; Free Meth; born Va; $1,000; 3 childn. RUSSELL WILLIAM H. Kewanee; Supt. Public Schools; born in Nobleboro, Lincoln Co. Maine, Sept. 26, 1834; came to this county in 1868; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot val- ued at $1,500; married Martha J. Hatch Aug. 22, 1864; she died June 14, 1866; had one child by this marriage, deceased; married Elizabeth D. B. Alexander, July 5, 1871; she was born near Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Feb. 11, 1839; they have one child, Lillian E. born Oct. 19, 1875; Mr. R. graduated from Bath High School in 1860; spent three years at Waterville, Me. College; taught in the schools of Maine a number of years; taught in Peoria High School three years; Supt. of Moline public schools three years; has served as Supt. of Kewanee pub- lic schools six years.
RYAN BERNARD, Kewanee; blacksmith; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $150; ten children. RYAN DENNIS, Sec. 17; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
RYAN JOHN Father, Kewanee; Catholic Priest, of St. Mary's Church; born in Ireland March 20, 1810; came to this county in 1845; Dem.
RYAN PATRICK, Kewanee; bartender; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
SACRIDER WM. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Bapt; born N.Y .; $700; three sons. SATTER FRANK, Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Luth; born Sweden.
SCHADER JNO. C. Kewanee; tailor; Dem; Luth; born Germany 1827. SCHMIDT GOTLIEB, Sec. 16; Kewanee; farmer; U. Evang; born Germany; 50 ac; 8 childn. SCHMIDT WM. Sec. II; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany 1837; 80 acres. SCHMAKARD Fred. Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Ger. Ref; born Germany. SCHNEIDER ALBERT, P.O. Kewanee; Luth; born Germany; one child. SCHNIDER HENRY. Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; R.R. hand; born Germany. SCHNIDER WM. Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Dutch Ref; born Germany; came Co. 1875. SCHUMAN JOS. Kewanee; shoemaker; Dem; born Germany 1838; $2,000; six children. SCOTT ALEXANDER, Sec. 16; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; U. Breth; born Eng; I child. SCOTT ANN Mrs. Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; Prim. Meth; born Eng; owns 5 acres.
SCOTT JOHN, Farmer; Secs. 6, 7, 8, and 5; Kewanee P.O .; born in Scotland, May IO, 1810; came to this county 1846; Dem; Pres; owns 462 acres of land, valued at $23,200; married Marcey Paice, Nov. 13, 1835; she was born in the County of Surrey, England, April 15, 1812; they have three children living : William, born March 6, 1836 ; Alexander, Oct. 28, 1837; and John, Aug. 27, 1840; they lost three daughters : Jane, who died in England; Mary Ann, died Sept. 14, 1852; and Isabella J. died Jan. 15. 1867; Mr. Scott was the first blacksmith in this part of the township.
SCOTT JOHN Jr. Farmer and Carpenter; Sec. 5; Kewanee P.O .; born in England Aug. 27, 1840; came to this county in 1846; Dem; owns 80 acres, valued at $4,000; married Hat- tie J. Messmore, June 19, 1864; she was born in Wayne Co. O., April 24, 1849; they have four children : William H. born July 4, 1867; George G., July 29, 1869; Lora, Feb. 14, 1873; and John A., May 7, 1876.
SCUTT WASHINGTON, Kewanee; Coal Prospector; born in Gallatin, N.Y. June 6, 1836, came to this county in 1862; Dem; Free Will Bapt; owns house and lot valued at $1,700; married Mary M. Miller, March 2, 1859; she was born in Blakely, Luzerne Co. Pa. Nov. 30, 1844; they have five children : Sarah M., born Feb. 10, 1860; Cora V., May 3, 1862; Mahala C., born March 2, 1865; Harmon S., July 4, 1867; and Chas. H., Aug. 7. 1869. SEARLE HOPHNI, Kewanee; retired; Rep; Bapt; born Mass; $3 500; five children.
SEARLE THEODORE N. Kewanee; Carpenter, Contractor and Builder; born in Chicopee, Mass. May 18, 1847; came to this county in 1856; Dem; Ind; owns house and two lots, valued at $1,000; married Laura Winter, Sept. 1869; she was horn June 5, 1852; they have three children : Estella, born March 18, 1871; Freddie N., Sept. 7, 1872: Mont- gomery, Aug. 7, 1875.
SEE FREDERICK, Brewer; Sec. 34; Kewanee P.O .; born in New Market, England, March 27, 1829; came to this country in 1857; came to this county in 1859; Dem; Ind; owns brewery, houses, and 12 acres of land; Mr. See is engaged in the manufacture of ale and beer; his facilities for manufacturing are extensive; all orders promptly filled.
SELTZER FREDERICK C. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany 18II. SEYMOUR SUSAN Mrs. widow of John; Epis; born N.Y. 1829; $5,000; three children. SEYMOUR WM. A. Kewanee; clerk; Kep; born Peoria 1853.
SHARP SAMUEL J. Kewanee; dentist's student; Dem; born Va. 1847.
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SHELDON LUTHER, Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; born N.Y. 1809; $2,500; one child. SHELDON RENSELAER C. Kewanee; machinist; Dem; born this Co. 1853. SHILTON CHRISTOPHER A. Kewanee; gen. merch; Rep; Cong; born Canada 1844. SHIPLEY RACHEL ANN Mrs. Kewanee; born in Washington Co. Pa. June 22' 1826; came to this county in 1855; Bapt; owns house and I acre lot, valued at $1,000; mar- ried Joshua Shipley, Sept. 18, 1845; he died Sept. 9, 1863; five ch Idren living : Isaac C., born Nov. 21, 1848; Lewis A., Nov. 21, 1850; Anna B., Aug. 18, 1853; Lucy E., Feb. 6, . 1856; and George W., Aug. 22, 1859; lost three children, Chas. E., John Wm. and Archie B; Mr. Shipley served in Co. F, 124th I. V. 1. 1 year.
SHIRLEY PHILEMON P. Rev. Pastor First Baptist Church, Kewanee; born in Hancock Co. Ind. Dec. 16, 1827; came to this county in 1876; Rep; educated at Madison University, N.Y .; was ordained pastor of First Baptist Church at Grafton, N.Y. in 1853; since then he has been pastor of Baptist church at Le Claire Iowa; Zion Church, Scott Co. Iowa; and of the Baptist churches at Marion, Linn Co. Iowa; Berwick, Warren Co. Ill; Payson, Adams Co. III; Clayton, Adams Co. Ill; and Polo, Ill; from Polo he came to Kewa- nee and took charge of present pastorate; married Maria L. Hayes, of Hamilton, N.Y .; they have five children, four daughters and one son : eldest daughter, Ida P. E., married to Fred. A. Knowlton, of Linn Co. Iowa; second daughter, Frances L. married Dr. E. B. De La Ma- ter, of Chicago; the other children are Mary Etta Maria, E. G. Perin, and Jessie I. E .; they are unmarried, and reside with parents.
SHORTALL EDWARD, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; seven children. SHORTALL PATRICK, Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $1,000. SHOSTROM ERIC, Kewanee; coal ininer; Rep; born Sweden; four children. SHUNEMAN HERMANN, Kewanee; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; born Germany. SIMPSON FRANK, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; one child.
SLACK MATHEW, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Meth; born in England. SLOAN SEYMOUR, Kewanee; retired; Dem; Meth. Epis; seven children.
SLOAN WM. W. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio, 1827; two children; $6,000. SMALING AARON B. Kewanee; blacksmith; Ind; Ind; born Pa. 1832; clght children. SMILEY JAMES C. Kewanee; physician; Dem; Ind; born near Winchester, Va; 2 children. SMITH EDWIN L. cabinet-maker; Rep; Ind; born Mass. 1817; four children. SMITH GEORGE W. Kewanee; engineer; Rep; Meth; born in this state; six children. SMITH HARRY, Kewanee; laborer; Ind; Ind; born England. 1843; three children; $800. SMITH HIRAM. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Freewill Bapt; $10,000; four children. SMITII JAMES, Kewanee; laborer on R. R .; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland. SMITII JAMES W. Kewanee; druggist; Rep; Cong; born Ohio, 1844; one child. SMITH JACOB, Kewanee; druggist; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Switzerland; two children. SNYDER PETER H. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Epis; born N.Y. 1823; $700; two children. SPENCER DANIEL H. Kewanee; soda water mnfr; born in Canada; one child. SPENCER SAMUEL, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; farmer and coal miner; Rep; born in England. SPICKLER A. B. Kewance; clerk; Rep; Meth; born in Pa.
SPIEGEL AMOS, Sec. 27. P.O. Kewanee; laborer for Fred. Gunther; U. Evang; born Ger. SPIGLE FRED. Kewanee; retired; Dem. U. Evang; born Germany; $1,000; ten children. SPIKES JOHN J. Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; born in England; seven children.
SPURLOCK M. Rev. Pastor M. E. Church, Kewanee; born in Va. May 6, 1834; Rep; spent three years in Cherry Grove Seminary (under patronage of Presbyterian Church), two years in Medding Collegiate Seminary, 1855 and 1856, attended the Garrett Biblical Institute at Evanston, Ill. in 1857; taught Public Schools two years, and one year in the Hedding Collegiate Seminary, Abingdon, Ill; joined the ('entral Ill. Conference, 1859; married to Miss F. A. Foster, of Abington, Ill. Oct. 24. 1856; Mrs. Spurlock is a lecturer; labors in the interests of Temperance and Missions; holds the office of Cor. Secy. of the Ladies' and Pastors' Christian Union or Home Missionary Society of the Central Illinois Conference; was elected to that office in 1872; they have five children, one of whom is married to Rev. C. W. Greene, pastor of M. E. Church in Fairview, 111.
STABLER JOHN. Sec. 35, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Metli; born in England, 1833; 260 acres. STANLEY WM. T. Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; prop. coal shaft; Ind; born in England, 1835. STANTON FRANCIS, Scc. 20, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; born in N.Y.
STANTON GEORGE, Kewanee; teamster; Rep; born in Ohio, 1853; one child. STANTON HIRAM, Kewanee; invalid; Rep; born in N.Y. 1824.
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STANTON JOHN S. Kewanee; horseman; Rep; Bapt; born in N.Y .; six children. STATZ FREDERICK W. Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; fariner; Rep; Cath; born in Germany. STAPLES GEO. W. Kewanee; boots and shoes; Rep; Cong; born Pa. 1820; $5,000. STAUFFENBERG HENRY, Kewanee; Rep; Ind; born III; $2,500; one child. STEELE WM. Kewanee; coal miner; born in England; seven children.
STEVENS WM. W. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; born in Genesee Co. N.Y. 1822. STEWART JOHN W. Kewanee; printer; Rep; Freewill Bapt; born Tenn. 1853. STOKES JAMES, Kewanee; R. R. fireman; Rep; Epis; born Ireland; $2,000; 3 children. STOKES ROBT. W., P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Epis; born in Ireland; $600; 4 children. STONE EXAVER A. Kewanee; livery; Rep; Prot; born Ohio, 1850; $1,200; 3 children. STONE FREDERICK, Sec. 30, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; Luth; born in Prussia, 1838. STONE JAMES S. P.O. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Freewill Bapt; born N.Y. State, 1826. STONE JOHN, Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, Dem; U. Evang; born in Prussia. STONE WM. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, lives with his father; Dem; U. Evang; Prussia.
STOREY ELIJAH, Farmer. Sec. 4. P.O. Kewanee; born in this town, Oct. 29, 1851; Rep; Prot; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; married Lovinia Mcclellan, Feb. 27, 1872; she was born in Alba, III; Sept. 23, 1852; they have one child living, 'an infant not yet named; lost one child, Nellie, born Sept. 19, IS74, died Oct. 5, 1875.
STOREY JAIRUS, Sec. 4, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y. 1828; 124 acres, $6,200. STRATTON ANN Mrs. widow of James, Sec. 12, P.O. Kewanee; born in Ireland; 40 acres. STRATTON JAMES, Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Cath.
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