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SPECIAL ELECTION, 1861
Congress-Anthony L. Knapp to fill vacancy caused by resignation of John A. McClernand, 616. Delegates to constitutional convention-
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William H. Allen, 1,229-607; D. M. Mckinney, 622. Judge of the supreme court-Sidney Breese, 258-258. Clerk of the supreme court- Noah Johnson, 306-306. Circuit judge-D. M. Woodson, 360-360.
ELECTION, 1861
County judge-Richard L. Lowe, 1,842-1,842. Associate justices- Larkin Richardson, 1,149-458; William Williams, 701; Jacob Lurton, 1,113-193; Archibald Craig, 920. County clerk-Andrew Jackson, 1,150-453; Samuel W. Davis, 697. County treasurer-John E. Van Pelt, 1,203-566; James S. Peairs, 637. School commissioner, William J. Herdman, 1,135-673; L. M. Cutting, 706. Surveyor-George I. Foster, 1,251-673; H. M. Chase, 578.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1862
Congress at large-Samuel C. Allen, Democrat, 1,259-723; E. C. Ingersoll, Republican, 536. Congress, Tenth District-Anthony L. Knapp, Democrat, 1,256-719; Samuel W. Moulton, Republican, 537. State senator-L. E. Worcester (no opposition), 1,279. Treasurer- Alexander Starne, Democrat, 1,256-720; William Butler, Republican, 536. Superintendent of public instruction-John P. Brooks, Demo- crat, 1,259-725; Newton Bateman, Republican, 534. Representative -- John N. English, Democrat, 1,258-725; Benjamin F. Childs, Repub- lican, 533. Sheriff-Charles H. Bowman, Democrat, 1,202-647; Adam Clendenin, Republican, 555. Coroner-James L. Beirne, Republican (no opposition), 1,285.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1863
Assessor and treasurer-John E. Van Pelt (no opposition), 853. School commissioner-William J. Herdman, 841. Surveyor-George I. Foster, 849.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1864
President-George B. McClellan, Democrat, 1,546-729; Abraham Lincoln, 817. Congress at large-James C. Allen, Democrat, 1,537-705 ; S. W. Moulton, Republican, 832. Congress, Tenth District-R. M. Knapp, Democrat, 828; Anthony Thornton, 1,539-711. Governor- Richard J. Oglesby, Republican, 825; James C. Robinson, Democrat,
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1,551-726. Lieutenant governor-S. Corning Judd, Democrat, 1,540- 712; William Breese, Republican, 828. Secretary of state-William A. Turney, Democrat, 1,538-710; Sharon Tyndale, Republican, 828. State auditor-John Hise, Democrat, 1,539-712; O. H. Miner, Republican, 827. State treasurer-Alexander Starne, Democrat, 1,538-710; James H. Beveridge, Republican, 828. Representative-John McDonald, Demo- crat, 1,534-703; Calvin Twitchell, Republican, 831. Superintendent of public instruction-John P. Brooks, Democrat, 1,537-707; Newton Bateman, Republican, 830. Clerk of the circuit court-M. E. Bagley, Democrat, 1,544-725; Emmor Brinton, Republican, 819. State's at- torney-William Brown (no opposition), 1,538. Sheriff-T. J. Selby, Democrat, 1,437-644; William Billings, Independent, 121; Archibald Craig, 793. Coroner-F. W. Besterfeldt, Democrat, 1,538-714; Brook Stafford, Republican, 824.
ELECTION, 1865
County judge-O. P. Powell, 976-351; George E. Warren, 625. County clerk-Andrew Jackson, 980-362; Thomas H. Simmons, 618. County treasurer-John F. Smith, 993-382: J. T. Ross, 611. Surveyor -George I. Foster, 966-356; Linus Humiston, 610. Superintendents of schools-W. J. Herdman, 983-363; P. Corbett, 620.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1866
Congress at large-T. Lyle Dickey, Democrat, 1,407-442; John A. Logan, Republican, 965. Congress, Tenth District-Albert G. Burr. Democrat, 1,416- 474 : Henry Case, Republican, 942. State treasurer- Jesse J. Phillips, Democrat, 1,423-481; George W. Smith, Republican, 942. Superintendent of publis instruction-John M. Crebs, Democrat. 1,418-472; Newton Bateman, Republican, 946. Sheriff-Charles W. Bowman, Democrat, 1,225-368; H. C. Massey, Independent, 857; S. D. Keeley, Republican, 213. Coroner-Lewis Johnson, 1,417-513; H. E. Hayes, 904.
ELECTION, JUNE, 1867
Circuit judge-Charles D. Hodges (no opposition), 581. Clerk of the supreme court-R. A. D. Wilbanks, 496-338; T. T. Fountain, 158.
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HISTORY OF JERSEY COUNTY ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1867
Assessor and treasurer-John F. Smith, 789-510; Harley E. Hayes, 279. Surveyor-George I. Foster, 640-271; Henry D. Edwards, 369.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1868
President-Horatio Seymour, Democrat, .1,998-867; U. S. Grant, Republican, 1,131. Congress at large-W. W. O'Brien, Democrat, 2,007 -879; John A. Logan, Republican, 1,128. Congress, Tenth District- Albert G. Burr, Democrat, 2,007-877; J. B. Turner, Republican, 1,130. Governor-John R. Eden, Democrat, 2,009-881; John M. Palmer, Re- publican, 1,128. Lieutenant governor-William H. Van Epps, Demo- crat, 2,005-876; John Dougherty, Republican, 1,129. Secretary of state-Gustavus Van Hoorebeke, Democrat, 2,004-871; Edward Rum- mel, Republican, 1,133. Auditor-John R. Shannon, Democrat, 2,007- 877: Charles E. Lippincott, Republican, 1,130. Treasurer-Jesse J. Phillips, Democrat, 2,003-870; Erastus N. Bates, Republican, 1,133. Attorney general-Robert E. Williams, Democrat, 2.004-872; Wash- ington Bushnell, Republican, 1,132. Representative-Thomas B. Fuller, Democrat, 2,000-869; J. Ansall, Republican, 1,131. Penitentiary com- missioners-John W. Connett, Democrat, 2,004; W. M. Garrard, Demo- crat, 2,004; Calneh Zarley, Democrat, 2,004; Andrew Shannon, 1,133: John Reid, Republican, 1,133; Robert E. Logan, Republican, 1,133. Member Board of equalization-W. H. Reed, Democrat, 2,006-873; .James H. Vanausdall, Republican, 1,133. State's attorney-William Brown (no opposition), 2,017. Circuit clerk-M. E. Bagley, Democrat. 2,018-897; Emmor Brinton, Republican, 1,121. Sheriff-Henry Bell, 1,568-484 ; Henry Dougherty, 1,084 ; James McKinney, 466. Coroner- Sidney Noble, 1,987-843; H. F. McNeil, 1,135. On the question of a convention to amend the state constitution-For the measure, 746-198; against, 548.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1869
County judge-J. M. Hurd, 1,149-405 ; David E. Beaty, 744. County justices-Caleb Noble, 1,221; George W. Gorin, 1,135; Isaac McCol- lister, 774; James Downey, 752. Clerk of the county court-Thomas J. Selby, 1,016-142; John C. Darby, 874. Treasurer-John F. Smith, 1,110-340; James W. Calhoun, 770. Surveyor-George I. Foster 1,097
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-346; Linus Humiston, 751. Superintendent of schools-Charles H. Knapp, 1,196-512; L. M. Brady, 684. Delegate to convention-Robert A. King, 1,122-351; George E. Warren, 771.
ELECTION, JULY, 1870 ·
On the question of a new constitution-For the measure, 557-59 ; against the measure, 187 .. Supreme judge-Anthony Thornton, 763 -- 576; Aaron Shaw, 187.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1870
Congress at large-William B. Anderson, 1,286-399 ; John A. Logan, 887. Congress, Tenth District-E. T. Rice, 1,290-399; J. W. Kitchell, 891. State senator-William Shephard, 1,271 ; J. M. Bush, 1,282; George E. Warren, 879; Thomas H. Flynn, 883. Representative-George W. Herdman, 1,048 ; Robert A. King, 1,255; Benjamin F. Childs, 911; Em- mor Brinton, 1,002. State treasurer-Charles Ridgely, 1,289-401; Erastus N. Bates, 888. Superintendent of public instruction-Charles Feinse, 1,286-399; Newton Bateman, 887. Penitentiary commission- ers-Francis T. Sherman, 1,287-400; Elmer Washburn, 887; Thomas Redmond (to fill vacancy), 1,285-388; Casper Butz (to fill vacancy), 887. Sheriff-Charles H. Bowman, 1,153-165; Jolm C. Darby, 988. Coroner-E. L. Herriott, 1,348-534; John T. Curtiss, 814. Congress- man at large (to fill vacancy)-S. S. Hays, 1,084-431; J. L. Beveridge, 653. County treasurer and assessor-James M. Young, 1,090-436; James Burke, 654. Surveyor-William L. West, 981-253; Henry D. Edwards, 731.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1872
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President-U. S. Grant, Republican, 1,205; Horace Greeley, Demo- crat, 1,431-236. Congress-Robert M. Knapp, Democrat, 1,484-293; A. C. Mathews, Republican, 1,191. Member of board of equalization- L. T. Whiteside, Democrat, 1,497-298; Charles H. Eldred, 1,199. Gov- ernor-Richard J. Oglesby, Republican, 1,198; Gustavus Koerner, Dem- ocrat, 1,537-339. Lieutenant governor-John L. Beveridge, Repub- lican, 1,201; John C. Black, Democrat, 1,457-246. Secretary of state- George H. Harlow, Republican, 1,200; Edward Rummel, Democrat, 1,490-290. State auditor-Charles E. Lippincott, Republican, 1,200;
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Daniel O'Hara, Democrat, 1,489-289. State treasurer-Edward Rutz, Republican, 1,200; Charles H. Ranphier, Democrat, 1,490-290. At- torney general-James K. Edsall, Republican, 1,200; Jolin V. Eustace, Democrat, 1,488-288. Senator-Beatty T. Burke, Democrat, 1,484- 292; David E. Beaty, Republican, 1,192. Representative-William Mc- Adams, Jr., 2,405-1/2; A. L. Virden, 1,926-1/6; George E. Warren, 3,237-1%; Jonathan Plowman, 389-1/5. Clerk of the supreme court- R. A. D. Wilbanks, Democrat, 1,494-302; Jolm W. Campbell, Repub- lican, 1,192.
Special Election, February 15, 1873-Sheriff (to fill vacancy caused by death of C. H. Bowman)-Stephen H. Bowman, 1,167-7: Emmor Brinton, 1,160.
ELECTION, JUNE, 1873
Circuit judge-D. M. Woodson, 571-190: N. M. Knapp, 381; Cyrus Epler, 98. Supreme judge-John Schofield, 820-701; A. P. Kings- bury, 119.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1873
County judge-Robert A. King, Democrat, 1,219-273; George E. Warren, Republican, 946. Clerk-Thomas J. Selby, Democrat, 1,216- 249; George E. Warren, Republican, 946. Treasurer-James M. Young, Democrat, 1,346-528; Horatio N. Belt, Republican, 818. Superintend- ent of schools-Mrs. E. Halstead, 57; William H. Lynn, Democrat, 1,252 -365 ; Daniel Brown, Republican, 887. County commissioners-William H. Allen, 1,234; Edwin Colean, 1,216; Isaac R. Ely, 1,239; J. G. Arke- bauer, 970; Addison Green, 929; Isaac McCollister, 951. State's at- torney-Benjamin F. Slaten, 1,528-393; Oscar B. Hamilton, 1,135. Circuit clerk-M. E. Bagley, 1,519-364; John W. Vinson, 1,155. Sheriff-Emmor Brinton, 1,215; Stephen H. Bowman, 1,414-199. Cor- oner-E. L. Herriott, 1,475-274; Joseph Brock, 1,201.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1874
Congress-David E. Beaty, 1,343; Scott Wike, 1,529-186; W. A. Richardson, 2. Superintendent of public instruction-William B. Powell, 1,242; Samuel M. Etter, 1,633-391. State treasurer-Thomas S. Ridgway, 1,228; David Gore, 91; Charles Carroll, 1,488-260 ; James
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HISTORY OF JERSEY COUNTY
F. Simpson, 4. Sheriff-Harry C. Allen, 1,330; A. HI. Barrett, 1,481- 151; B. F. Calhoun, 99. Coroner-Herman Roesch, 1,331; Wesley Park, 1,436-105. County commissioner-N. M. Lurton, 1,399; G. S. Comp- ton, 1,496-97; James Segraves, 96. On the question of township or- ganization-For the measure, 1,294-191; against the measure, 1,103.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1875
County treasurer-John P. Stout, 1,057-48; Thomas O'Donnell, 1,009 ; Patrick Conway, 25; M. C. Stanley, 11. Surveyor-Henry D. Edward, 980; George I. Foster, 1,000; John A. Blennerhasset, 100. County commissioner-William A. Fulkerson, 1,120-207; William Noble, 913; Henry C. Massey, 65.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1876
President-Rutherford B. Hayes, Republican, 1,345; Samuel J. Tilden, Democrat, 2,166-821; Peter Cooper, Greenback, 12. Congress -Robert M. Knapp, Demoerat, 2,159-829; Joseph Robbins, Repub- liean, 1,330; J. E. Edie, Greenback, 12. Governor-Shelby M. Cullom, Republican, 1,349; Lewis Stewart, Democrat, 2,164-815; James F. Simpson, Greenback, 12. Lieutenant governor-Andrew Shuman, Re- publican, 1,343; Archibald A. Glenn, Demoerat, 2,170-827; Samuel French, Greenback, 12. Secretary of state-George H. Harlow, Re- publiean, 1,343; Stephen Y. Thornton, Democrat, 2,171-828: James Lemont, Greenback, 12. State auditor-Thomas B. Needles, Repub- lican, 1,348; John Hise, Democrat, 2,135-787; Jacob Hoofstetler, Green- back, 12. State treasurer-Edward Rutz, Republican, 1,349; George Gundlach, Democrat, 2,172-822; Abraham B. Van Dorn, Greenback, 12. Attorney general-James K. Edsal, Republican, 1,346 ; Edmund Lyneh. Democrat, 2,172-1826; Uriah Copp, Jr., Greenback, 12. Member state board of equalization-David T. Whiteside, Democrat, 2,178-834; Will- iam Graumer, Republican, 1,342. State senator-George W. Herdman. Demoerat, 2,106-777; Jonathan Plowman, Republican, 1,329; John F. Clark, Greenback, 61. Representatives-John N. English, Democrat, 2,784 : Hampdon W. Wall, Democrat, 2,739; Richard Rowett, Republican, 3,447 -1%; C. P. Powell, Greenback, 1,336-1%. State's attorney-William H. Jackson, Demoerat, 1,912-416; Theodore S. Chapman, Republican, 1,496. Circuit clerk-Marcus E. Bagley, Demoerat, 2,086-694; James Burke, Republican, 1,392. Sheriff-James M. Young, Demoerat, 2,017-
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625; A. H. Barrett, Republican, 1,392. Coroner-John S. Williams, Democrat, 2,150-823; Thomas A. Kingston, Republican, 1,327. County commissioner-John W. Evans, Democrat, 1,986-572; Brook Stafford, Sr., Republican, 1,414.
ELECTION, AUGUST, 1877
Circuit judge-Albert G. Burr, 985-914; Silas Beason, 71.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1877
County judge-Robert A. King, Democrat, 2,768-2,668; William H. Pogue, Prohibitionist, 100. Clerk-James Eads, Democrat, 1,445-17; Harry C. Allen, Republican, 1,428; Pearl Combs, Prohibitionist, 37. Treasurer-Thomas O'Donnell, Democrat, 1,469-76; M. W. Nelson, Prohibitionist, 38; John P. Stout, Republican, 1,355. Superintendent of schools-Lott Pennington, Democrat, 1,577-299; Leonard M. Cut- ting, Republican, 1,278; John A. Blennerhasset, Prohobitionist, 35. County commissioner-William L. Ruyle, Democrat, 1,419-14; Archi- bald Craig, Republican, 1,405; William R. Mears, Prohibitionist, 36. On the queston of an appropriation to complete the state capitol, for the measure, 935-151; against the measure, 784.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1878
Congress-James W. Singleton, Democrat, 1,738-1,059; James H. Pogue, Prohibitionist, 293; James P. Dimmitt, Republican, 679. State treasurer-John C. Smith, 674; Edward L. Conkrite, Democrat, 1,558- 884; Erastus N. Bates, Prohibitionist, 540; Jerome R. Gorin, 56. Super- intendent of public instruction-Kate L. Hopkins, 65; James P. Slade, Republican, 674; Samuel M. Etter, Democrat, 1,558-884; Frank H. Hall, Prohibitionist, 532. Representative-John N. English, 2,298 -- 1/2 ; Hampton W. Wall, 1,732-1/2; George E. Warren, 1,628; James A. Starr, 1,693-1/2 ; Jonathan A. Scarritt, 842. Supreme clerk-Jacob O. Chance, Democrat, 1,564-896; Adam Knoph, Republican, 668; George Busick, Prohibitionist, 62. Appellate clerk-John D. Harmon, Democrat, 1,571- 904; Benjamin L. Ullen, Republican, 667; Pearl Combs, Prohibitionist, 57. County attorney-A. A. Goodrich, Democrat, 1,771-1,060; A. M. Slaten, Republican, 710; O. B. Hamilton, Prohibitionist, 5. Sheriff- James M. Young, Democrat, 1,676-1,140; William Ford, Republican,
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536; William McBride, Prohibitionist, 62; John W. Vinson, Independent, 521. Coroner-John S. Williams, Democrat, 1,663-1,049 ; John T. Cur- tiss, Republican, 614; William Bowker, Prohibitionist, 57; E. L. Harriott, Independent, 465. County commissioner-Samuel B. Foree, 1,440-375; Ephraim Chappell, 665; H. N. Belt, 687; P. D. Cheney, 1. On the ques- tion of township organization, for the measure, 1,459-367; against the measure, 1,092. On the question of an amendment to the constitution, for the measure, 1,925-1,827 ; against the measure, 158. On the question of domestic animals running at large, for the measure, 1,312-113; against the measure, 1,199.
ELECTION, JUNE, 1879
Supreme judge-John Scholfield (no opposition), 1,519. Circuit judge-Cyrus Epler, Democrat, 1,873; Albert G. Burr, Democrat, 868; Lyman Lacy, Democrat, 892; Nathaniel W. Bronson, Republican, 653; James T. Hoblit, Republican, 648; Herbert G. Whitlock, Republican, 623.
ELECTION, 1879
County treasurer-Thomas O'Donnell, 1,207-306; John C. Darby, 828; W. H. H. West, 73. Surveyor-D. J. Murphy, 1,171-249; H. N. Edwards, 801; George I. Foster, 121.
SPECIAL ELECTION, JANUARY, 1880
Treasurer-John A. Shephard (no opposition), 815.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1880
President-Winfield S. Hancock, Democrat, 207-759 ; James A. Gar- field, Republican, 1,348; James B. Weaver, Greenback, 123. Congress- James W. Singleton, Democrat, 2,104-756; William H. Edgar, Re- publican, 1,348; A. B. Allen, Greenback, 119. Governor-Shelby M. Cul- lom, Republican, 1,327; Lyman Trumbull, Democrat, 2,098-771; Alson J. Streator, Greenback, 149. Lieutenant governor-John M. Hamilton, Republican, 1,342; Lewis B. Parsons, Democrat, 2,114-772; Andrew B. Adair, Greenback, 126. Secretary of state-Henry D. Dement, Repub- lican, 1,345; John H. Oberly, Democrat, 2,111-776 ; John M. Thompson, Greenback, 124. State auditor-Charles P. Swigert, Republican, 1,347;
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Lewis C. Starkel, Democrat, 2,109-762; William T. Ingram, Greenback, 124. State treasurer-Edward Rutz, Republican, 1,345; Thomas Butter- worth, Democrat, 2,100-765; George W. Evans, Greenback, 124. At- torney general-James McCartney, Republican, 1,347; Lawrence Har- mon, Democrat, 2,109-762; G. H. Whitlock, Greenback, 124. Senator- Charles A. Walker, Democrat, 2,105-740; Orville A. Snedeker, Repub- lican, 1,365; John R. Garaghty, Greenback, 1. Representative-John N. English, Democrat, 2,123-1% ; A. N. Yancy, Democrat, 3,111-1%; Bel- jour Cowen, Republican, 3,992; S. V. Keller, Greenback, 417-1%. Mem- ber of Board of Equalization-Egbert B. Brown, 2,109-758; Charles M. Grammar, 1,351. State's attorney-Adam A. Goodrich, 2,162-2,154; Morris R. Locke, 28. Circuit clerk-Jesse I. McGready, Democrat, 1,883 -390; Benjamin Wedding, Republican, 1,493; Thomas A. Reeves, Green- back, 114. Sheriff-Henry C. Massey. Democrat, 1,995-505; Charles C. Buzby, Republican, 1,490. Coroner-Caleb Du Hadway, Democrat, 2,134-746; James F. Gerey, Republican, 1,386. On the question of an amendment to the constitution, for the measure, 1,981-1,446; against the measure, 535.
SPECIAL ELECTION, JUNE, 1882
Circuit judge to fill vacancy-George W. Herdman.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1882
Congress-James M. Riggs, Democrat, 1,566-795; James W. Single- ton, Republicau, 771; Philip N. Minear, Greenback, 349. Superintendent of public instruction-Henry Raab, Democrat, 1,663-618; Charles T. Stratton, Republican, 1,045; Elizabeth B. Brown, Greenback, 21. State treasurer, Alfred Orendorff, Democrat, 1,664-624; John C. Smith, Re- publican, 1,040; John G. Irwin, Greenback, 19. Senator, Frank M. Bridges, Democrat, 1.658-611: Thomas H. Smith, Republican, 1,047. Representatives-Walter F. Carlin, Democrat, 2,581-1%; George W. Murray, Democrat, 2,391; Jolm H. Coats, Republican, 3,094; Duncan C. McIver, Republican, 6. On the question of an appropriation to complete the state capitol, for the measure, 1,631-1,108; against the measure, 523. On the question of ceding the Illinois and Michigan canal to the United States, for the measure, 1,154-420; against the measure, 734. County judge-William H. Pogue. 1,487-336; Oscar B. Hamilton, Re- publican, 1,151. Clerk-James Eads, Democrat, 1,493-297; Edson A.
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Dodge, Republican, 1,086. Sheriff-Charles S. Forst, Democrat, 1,614- 528; Thomas F. Hansel, Republican, 1,086. Coroner-Caleb Du Hadway, Democrat, 1,682-554; Wesley Park, Republican, 1,009. Treasurer- John A. Shephard, Democrat, 1,706-697; John R. Beaty, Republican, 1,009. Superintendent of schools-Lott Pennington, Democrat, 1,583- 484; M. J. Hoffman, Republican, 1,099.
ELECTION, NOVEMBER, 1884
President-James B. Blaine, Republican, 1,307; Grover Cleveland, Democrat, 2,014-707; John P. St. John, Prohibitionist, 80; Benjamin F. Butler, Greenback, 1. Congress-Milton J. Riggs, Democrat, 2,023- 713; Thomas J. Black, Republican, 1,310; J. A. Wallace, Prohibitionist, 73; H. J. Parker, Greenback, 2. Governor-Richard J. Oglesby, 1,304; Carter H. Harrison, Democrat, 2,034-730; James B. Hobbs, Prohibi- tionist, 72; Jesse Harper, Greenback, 1. Lieutenant governor-Jolin C. Smith, Republican, 1,297; Henry Seiter, Democrat, 2,037-840; James L. Perryman, Prohibitionist, 78; A. C. Vandewater, Greenback. 1. Secre- tary of state-Henry D. Dement, Republican, 1,300; Michael J. Daugh- erty, Democrat, 2,916-716; Charles W. Enos, Prohibitionist, 98: II. E. Baldwin, Greenback, 1. Auditor-Charles P. Swigert, Republican, 1,204; Walter E. Carlin, Democrat, 2,090-886; Alexander B. Irwin, · Prohibitionist, 80; E. F. Reeves, Greenback, 1. Treasurer-Jacob Gross, Republican, 1,309 ; Alfred Orendorff, Democrat, 2,035-726 ; Uriah Capp. 80; Benjamin H. Donohue, 1. Attorney general-George Hunt, Re- publican, 1,301; Robert L. McKinley, Democrat, 2,020-719 ; Hale John- son, Prohibitionist, 73; J. N. Gwin, Greenback, 1. Member of board of equalization-Samuel R. Chittenden, 2,025-715; William Ellis, 1,310. Representatives-Henry C. Massey, 3,058-1/2; Byron McEbers, 2,968; Theodore S. Chapman, 3,839; Jolin H. Reeves, 248; D. Q. Trotter, 5. Supreme clerk-Ethan A. Snively, Democrat, 2,027-734; Thomas L. Me- Grath, Republican, 1,293. Appellate clerk-George W. Jones, Democrat, 2,024-719; L. W. Shephard, Republican, 1,305. State's attorney-A. A. Goodrich, Democrat, 2,066-790; James R. Greathouse, Republican, 273; August Berger, 1; Scattering, 2. Circuit clerk-Jesse I. McGready, Democrat, 2,033-753; Robert T. Brock, Republican, 1.280: Cory P. Edsall, Prohibitionist, 94. Coroner-E. L. H. Barry, 2.001-675: . J. Tidball; 1,326. Surveyor-Daniel J. Murphy, 2,023-729; Henry D. Edwards, 1,294; W. E. Kingsley, 81. On question of levying a tax to build a county jail, for the measure, 1,614-426 ; against the measure,
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1,188. On the question of an appropriation to complete the state capitol, for the measure, 2,842-2,714; against the measure, 128.
SPECIAL ELECTION, APRIL, 1885
State senator to fill vacancy occasioned by the death of F. M. Bridges, Robert H. David, 632-609; E. Wilson, 11; A. M. Hackley, 12.
ELECTION, JUNE, 1885
Circuit judge-George W. Herdman, 1,007-34; Cyrus Epler, 968; Lyman Lacy, 973.
CHAPTER XVII
CHURCHES
EARLY RELIGIOUS CONDITIONS-EARLY BAPTIST CHURCHES-EARLY METH- ODIST CHURCHES-FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-WONDERFUL PROGRESS -OTTER CREEK TOWNSHIP-GRAFTON-HARTFORD-JERSEYVILLE-CATH- OLIC CHURCHES-SUMMARY.
EARLY RELIGIOUS CONDITIONS
At the time of the organization of Jersey County, the religious ele- ment gathered only in two churches, the Methodist and Baptist. There was known to be at that time only one Catholic family in the county, it being the Carroll family in Elsah Township. There was not within the bounds of the county a single building erected and dedicated solely for the worship of God.
EARLY BAPTIST CHURCHES
Church societies were organized of Baptist denomination quite early in the history of the county. The first church was organized at the residence of Jehu Brown, in November, 1825, and was known as the Kane Baptist Church. The second Baptist Church was organized at the home of Judge John G. Lofton, on February 25, 1827, and was known as the Salem Baptist Church. At a later date a Baptist Church was organized on Borer's Creek, but it became extinct, and so remained until some time later. Elder J. V. Rhoads, in about 1839, organized what is known as the Lebanon Baptist Church.
EARLY METHODIST CHURCHES
There were Methodist classes organized at the residence of John G. Gillham in 1818. Services were held at the homes of other Methodists and at the Gillham Camp Grounds, east of the Gillham residence, for many years.
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HISTORY OF JERSEY COUNTY
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
On February 15, 1834, Thomas Lippincott and Elisha Jenney organ- ized at the home of the late Newell L. Adams, on the present site of the C. P. & St. Louis Railroad depot, at Jerseyville, a Presbyterian Church.
The above were all of the organized churches in Jersey County at the time of its organization in 1839. There was not a meeting house or a building erceted exclusively for public worship in the whole county. Of course there are present day cranks who bewail the lack of the socia- bility and hospitality of pioneer days, but they would hardly be willing to go back to the times when sermons were preached in private homes, and were two hours in length, and yet such things were among the usual conditions of the good old pioneer days. We say nothing of the preach- ing as to style or quality, simply that it was adapted to the culture of the times. What progress has been made in religious matters in this county since its organization, when there was not a building erected exclusively for a place of public worship !
WONDERFUL PROGRESS
The wonderful progress is shown in the following, for since 1839 there have been erected and are now standing in Jersey County, these churches : Baptist-Jerseyville, and Jerseyville colored, Grafton, Fidelity, Kemper, Paradise, Bethel, Bethany, Otterville and Delhi. Catholic-St. Francis Xavier's, Holy Ghost, St. Patrick's, St. Mary's, and St. Michael's. Christian Holiness-Jerseyville and Dow. Congregational-Kemper. Cumberland Presbyterian-Fieldon and Newbern. Episcopal-Jersey- ville. German Evangelical-Jerseyville and Fieldon. Methodist-Jer- seyville, Grafton, Fidelity, East Newbern, Rosedale, Elsah, Otterville, Salem, Shiloh, Meadow Branch, and Hartford. Presbyterian-Jersey- ville. Union-Nutwood.
A number of these churches have parsonages connected with them, and the Catholics maintain parochial schools for the education of the children of their faith. The Protestant churches all have Sunday schools in connection with their churches. Several of the denominations have erected more than one church in a community or city.
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