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Riordan, Andrew Jackson, farmer, son of Thos. and Sarah Riordan, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of America, was born in Iowa in 1856. He was educated in the common schools of Knox co., and his early life passed on the farm; moved from Illinois to Missouri, thence returning to Illinois ; united with the Methodist Church in 1872; in 1877 was married to Lottie Darthy Kennedy. P. O., Douglas.
Ritchey, Frank L., editor Ab- ingdon Express, son of Samuel and Nancy Ritchey, of Kentucky, was born in 1855, in Abingdon, Ill. He was educated in the common schools of that place. When old enough he learned the printer's trade, which he has followed. In 1875 he started the Abingdon Express, of which he is now editor and proprietor. Democrat.
Robbins, H. A., Galesburg.
Robbins, Levi, farmer, born in Denmark, N. Y., Sept. 24, 1805; came to Knox co. in 1836; was married Aug. 14, 1853, to Julia Fisher; have 5 sons and 3 daughters; professed religion in 1835; is an Adventist. Republican. P. O., Wataga.
Roberson, H. L. F, teacher, St. Augustine, is the son of Edward C. and Nancy N. (McCrite) Roberson ; was born in Jefferson co., Ill., Feb. 10, 1851; when young had great desire for obtaining an education ; after many hardships gradu- ated from Kansas State Normal School in 1875 with degree of B. E .; was married, Aug. 24, 1876, to Nancy Jared; have one child. Republican.
Roberts, Charles L., teacher, and postmaster Yates City, was born in the town of Brooks, Waldo co., Me .; his parents were natives of Oxford co., Me .; was educated at Quaker College, Provi- dence, R. I .: has spent most of his life in farming and teaching ; has held the offices of Postmaster, J. P., Town Clerk and Com- missioner of Highways for a number of years ; married Caroline Metcalf, Nov. 18, 1856, by whom he has had 5 girls and 1 boy. Greenback Republican.
Roberts, Rev. Hiram P., Wa- taga, was born in Thomaston, Ct., Sept. 22, 1831; his parents were Albert and Sally M. Roberts, of Northfield, Ct .; was educated at Wilbraham Academy, Massa- chusetts, and at Wesleyan University, Connecticut, where he graduated in 1857. His life has been devoted to teaching and the ministry ; has been Principal of several
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High Schools; enlisted in the U. S. service Sept. 1, 1862, as First Lieut. Co. E, 84th Ill. ; was wounded three times at the battle of Stone River ; was promoted to Chaplain June 9, 1863; resigned on account of wounds March 19, 1864; returned to ser- vice May 26, 1864, as Chaplain of 137th Ill., and engaged in the battle of Memphis Aug. 21, 1864; after leaving the army he became pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Cairo, then of Congregational Church at Council Bluffs, Ia .; served 4 years as traveling agent for the B. & M. Railroad; became pastor of Congregational Church at Wataga in 1876; Sept., 1877, became Principal of the schools in same place.
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Robertson, Larkin, farmer, born in South Carolina in 1802; died in Knox co., Ill., 1869 ; came to Knox co. in 1836, and was therefore one of the earliest settlers; married Miss Polly Cox in Ken- tucky in 1823; they have had 7 sons and 4 daughters; joined the Baptist Church in 1832 ; always lived an exemplary Chris- tian life, and left a valuable estate on which his widow now lives; served as J. P. in Rio township for 16 years. P. O. address of Mrs. Polly Robertson, Rio.
Robertson, George, sec. 21, Rio township. P. O., Rio.
Rodgers, James T., farmer, son of John and Eliza (McMurdy) Rodgers, of Ireland, was born in Peoria co., Ill., Aug. 24, 1838; was reared on a farm and educated in common schools; came to Knox co. in 1867; was married May 4, 1859; has devoted his attention to farm- ing and dealing in stock ; is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Democrat. P. O., Farmington, Fulton co.
Rogers, Pitt D., farmer, was born in Norwich, New London co., Ct., July 18, 1818. He was educated in the district schools, was brought up on a farm and has followed that vocation through life ; came to Ohio in 1845, and to Knoxville, Ill., in 1853, where he has filled the office of Alderman several terms; in 1849 he married Effie Ewalt, who bore him one child; in 1855 he married T. P. Hibbard, by whom he has had 4 children; is a member, and has for years been an officer in the Episcopal Church. Res., Knox- ville.
Rogers, Thomas W., dealer in agricultural' implements, seeds, coal and wood, Galesburg.
Rogers, S. W., farmer, son of Ed- ward and Elizabeth Rogers, the former of Maryland, the latter of Virginia. S. W. was born in Ohio March 15, 1819; at- tended the common school; came to Illi- nois in 1837; married Jerusha Hand; they have 5 children. Greenbacker. P. O., Yates City.
Routh, Daniel B., farmer, was
born in Clinton co., O., May 6, 1819. He is the son of Jolin and Jane (Moon) Routh, both of Tennessee; his education was chiefly obtained by study at home en the farm; had the responsibility of pro- viding for his father's family quite early in life; came to Illinois in 1851 ; has held the offices of Trustee, Supervisor and Road Commissioner; was married Feb. 10, 1842, and has 2 sons; in 1840 he became a member of the Christian Church, in which he has held the office of Deacon. Republican. P. O., Hermon.
Routh, Thomas J., son of Joseph M. and Rutisha (Morris) Routh, natives of Ohio, was born in Clinton co., O., May 6, 1847; removed to Knox co. in 1852; was educated at Abingdon College; has followed farming, taught school 3 years, and run a tile factory; was in Co. K, 7th Ill. Vol. Cav .; married Eliza J. Grice, Sept. 11, 1873; they are the parents of one child; united with the Christian Church in 1872; is clerk of the church at Hermon; was School Director 5 years. Republican. P. O., London Mills, Ful- ton co.
Rugar, Mrs. E. A., residence, Galesburg.
Russell, John, Sparta township. P. O., Wataga.
Russell, Samuel, merchant, Al- tona, son of George and Martha Russell, was born in Cetter Kenny co., Province of Ulster, Ireland, in 1805. He was edu- cated in a private school; came to the United States and settled in Louisville, Ky., in 1828; came to Knox co. in 1856; has devoted his life to mercantile pur- suits; had 2 sons serve over 3 years in the late war; has been a member of the Presbyterian Church since 1831; is an Elder. Democrat.
Ryan, William A., City Clerk, Galesburg, son of Bernard and Maria C. Ryan, born Jan. 19, 1852, in Detroit, Mich. Moved to Illinois in 1865; attended the common schools until 15 years of age, then learned the trade of boiler-making, working at it until May, 1875, when he went to the Western Business College of Galesburg, and graduated in Oct., 1875, then engaged in bookkeeping in Chicago and Galesburg; was elected City Clerk on the "Citizens' Ticket," April 3, 1877. Democrat.
Sanborn, David, President of Second Nat. Bank, Galesburg.
Sanborn, Lake W., insurance agent, Galesburg.
Sanders, H. M., residence, Gales- burg.
Sanford, Patrick H., City At- torney, Knoxville; was born in Cornwall, Addison co., Vt., Nov. 10, 1822. His par- ents were John and Anna (Peck) Sanford,
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of same co. He was educated at Middle- bury College, Vt .; lived on a farm till 18 years old ; he chose the profession of law, and read with Judge A. Peck, of Burling- ton, Vt., and Julius Manning. He came to Knox co., Knoxville, in 1852; he was admitted to the bar in the spring of 1853, and has practiced in Knox co. since. He was elected a member of the House in the 27th Gen. Assembly of Illinois, and was chosen a member of the Judiciary Com. in that body. He was elected a member of the Senate in the 28th and 29tlı Gen. Assemblies, and his ability was recog- nized by the appointment to the Chair- manship of the Judiciary Com. during both sessions. He also served as County Supt. of schools 3 terms prior to 1862. In the spring of 1853 he married Jane Griffin, who died in May, 1863; by her he had 2 children. In Oct., 1864, he married Helen M. Peck, by whom he has had 4 children. Republican.
Sargent, Daniel B., farmer, son of Theodore and Rachel Sargent, he of Maine, she of Ohio; was born in Farm- ington, Fulton co., Ill., Aug. 12. 1832. He was educated in the district school ; spent early life on a farın ; came to Knox co. in 1856. In March, 1854 he married Mary Jane Brassfield, by whom he has 1 son. Republican. P. O., Yates City.
Saunders, Charles, veterinary surgeon, Galesburg; was born in Golden Square, Parish of St. James, London, Eng. He was educated in the schools of London, finishing with an academic course. He served 6 years in London as an apprentice in the study of veterinary surgery; came to Galesburg Sept. 28, 1870, and opened the first regular shoeing shop in Knox co .; has elevated the construction and setting of horse-shoes to a fine art. He has been awarded 11 first prizes on his work at State and other exhibitions ; Dec. 31, 1871 he inarried Saloma Snow Brown.
Scott, Gaddial, was one of eleven children, whose fatlier, Andrew Scott, was born Nov. 21, 1786, in North Caro- lina, married May 28, 1808 to Anna Longest, who was born in 1791. He was born Aug. 9, 1809 in Jackson co. Tenn .; was married July 25, 1833, at Island Grove, Sangamon co., Ill. to Susan Sex- ton, who was born May 25, 1810, in Knox co., Ky .; was married again to Sarah M. Hobbs Nov. 9, 1876. He moved to Knox co., Ill., settling 4 miles north of Knoxville Oct. 6, 1834; they had 6 children-William M., born July 21, 1834, died July 18, 1863; Jolın W., born March 26, 1836, died Oct. 6, 1862; Elizabeth S., born April 27, 1839, died Feb. 22, 1864; Enoch S., born July 25, 1841, near Gales- burg; James M., born May 5, 1843, in Knox co .; Jacob A., born Oct. 14, 1846,
died May 3, 1865; Nancy L. O., born April 21, 1852, died Aug. 24, 1867; Mrs. Susan Scott died Jan. 22, 1875. Mr. Scott was in Knox co. at an earlier day than any man of whom we have any account. He was in every sense a pioneer, for of all the strong hands and willing hearts who went forth to conquer the wilds of the great West, none did more to advance the agricultural and educational interests of Knox c . than did Gaddial Scott. He turned the first soil ever pl wed by white man in Galesburg t wnship. He is a member of the Christian Church. P. O., Galesburg.
Scott, Walton K., Abingdon, farmer, son of Martin and Sarah Scott, of Kentucky; was born in Kentucky Jan. 4, 1822; was educated in the common schools. He came to Illinois and set- tled in McDonough co ; Oct. 20, 1848, he married Sarah J. Stickel ; he is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and an Elder. Republican.
Scudder, Spencer, Justice of the Peace, Galesburg, recently deceased.
Seacord, Wilkins, superinten- dent Galesburg and Quincy Stockyards. Resides in Galesburg.
Selby, Mrs. Mary, P. O., London Mills, Fulton co.
Selk, Charles, boot and shoe man- ufacturer, Galesburg.
Sellon, Edward, Supervisor, sec. 15, Lynn township. P. O., Galva.
Shaffer, B. F., farmer, Truro township.
Shaw, A. J., real-estate dealer, Galesburg.
Shear, Henry D .. was born in Schoharie co., N. Y., April 10, 1811; his parents were Daniel and Mary (Zimmer) Shear, natives of N. Y .; attended school but little; followed the trade of carpenter from 1833 to 1857, then went to farming; married Eliza Ann Multer Nov. 30, 1834. She was born Aug. 6, 1810; has 8 chil- dren, 7 boys, 1 girl ; moved to Knox co. in 1857; is a member of the Dutch Re- form M. E. Church; has held the office of Steward, Trustee and Class-leader. Republican. P. O., Altona.
Shear, Joseph M., born in Scho- larie co., N. Y., Aug. 27, 1837. His par- ents, Henry D. and Eliza Ann Shear, were natives of the same county. He passed his early life upon a farm and in attendance upon the common schools; always followed farming. Came to Knox co. in 1857: resides in Walnut Grove township. P. O., Oneida. Married Jan. 28, 1864, to Mary E. Griffith ; 4 boys and 2 girls have blessed the union. Joined the M. E. Church in 1867, Steward and Trustee.
Sheets, Andrew, son of Jacob
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and Nancy (Sinks) Sheets, natives of North Carolina; was born in Miami co., O., Oct. 21, 1809 ; came to Indiana in 1824, and to Illinois in 1853; was married April 12, 1846, to Martha Elliott; before this, in 1836, was married to Margaret Conn, and afterwards, Oct. 30, 1949, to Mary Conn. He was educated in coni- mon schools and reared on a farm. Re- publican. P. O., St. Augustine.
Shehan, Mrs. John, sec. 34, Lynn township. P. O., Galva.
Shelton, Robert, was born in Suffenham, Rutlandshire, Eng., March 21, 1815; his parents, Isaac and Mary . Shelton, were natives of England. He came to this country in 1850, stopped in Indiana, then went to Michigan, then followed railroading, then went to farm- ing with $25, but by shrewd manage- ment has accumulated a handsome for- tune; was married to Miss Mary Jack- son in 1840 in England. They have 5 children, 2 boys, 3 girls; is connected with the M. E. Church. P. O, Yates City.
Sherman, Isaac, was born in Vermont July 10, 1813. His parents were Evi and Betsey (Bennet) Sherman, both natives of Vermont; removed to New York; thence to Knox co .; Dec. 31, 1835, was married to Eliza Wood. They are the parents of 8 children. He has al- ways followed farming and been very successful. Republican. He has held the offices of School Director and Road Commissioner. P. O., Knoxville.
Sherman, Jay, farmer, son of Isaac and Louisa Sherman, of Vermont ; was born in Persifer township, Knox co. Attended the country schools. He served in the 59th Ill. Inf. in the late war ; has held the office of School Director and Trustee; was married Nov. 22, 1866, to Miss Mariah Upp; they have 5 children. Republican. P. O., Douglas.
Shields, George A.
Shrieves, Wesley, farmer, son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Shrieves, the former a native of Maryland and the lat- ter of Virginia; was born Aug. 1, 1800, in Landers co., Va .; his life was passed on the farm until 17 years of age; learned carpenter's and tanner's trades, but changed to farming. Was married to Mary Willson Nov. 17, 1825. They are the parents of 8 children, of whom 3 are living; came to Knox co. in Feb., 1849; united with the M. E. Church in 1832, of which he has been Trustee, Steward and Class-leader ; was first a Democrat, but is now Republican. Joined the temper- ance cause in 1834, and still clings to it. P. O., Maquon.
Shriver, Solomon C., son of Geo. W. and Melissa A., both of Pennsyl-
vania; born in Fayette co., Pa., Sept. 16, 1851; came to Knox co., May 10, 1875; attended the common schools, and at the age of 16 began the printing trade. His health failing, was compelled to return to the farm ; is at present in the lumber business : was married June 1, 1876, to. Miss Julia Johnson ; has one daughter. United with the Christian Church Feb. 1875. Democrat. P. O., Henderson.
Simmons, Dr. Downer D., proprietor Galesburg Eye and Ear In- firmary.
Simpson, D. M., sec. 61, Walnut Grove township. P. O., Altona.
Sipee, J. M., farmer, sec. 2, Lynn township. P. O., Galva.
Sipes, Henry, farmer, son of Geo. H. and Ida Sipes, of Pennsylvania; was born in that State Sept. 6, 1830. He spent his childhood on a farm. Early in life he went to Ohio, where he staid only a short time, returning to Pennsylvania ; he came to Illinois in 1857. In 1857 he married Mary Hausehalder. Democrat. P. O., Elba Center.
Sisson, Henry M., farmer, was born in Clinton, Oneida co., N. Y., Sept. 29, 1829; he is the son of Pardon and Abbie M. (McCall) Sisson, the father from Newport, R. I., the mother from Lebanon, Ct. His education was ob- tained in the common schools, and a par- tial course in Knox College. Reared on a farm and has continued at it; has made a specialty of raising fine stock ; he came to Knox co. in 1842; has held a number of prominent local offices. Dec. 25, 1860, he married Eliza J. Miller, by whom he has had 6 girls and 2 boys; both sons dead. P. O., Galesburg. Republican.
Skinner, Ralph, farmer, Gales- burg.
Sloan, John, Salem township. P. . O., Yates City.
Smalley, M. S., Cashier First National Bank, Galesburg.
Smith, Anthony L., son of Sam- uel and Clarrisa (Gozso) Smith, born in Ulster co., N. Y., June 24, 1840; reared on a farm ; married to Maggie A. David- son Feb. 6, 1866; has one boy; joined tlie Church in 1870; Trustee. P. O., Hen- derson.
Smith, Arthur J., farmer, son of Jacob C. and Louisa M. (Gould) Smith, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of New York; was born in Wis- consin Aug. 11, 1858; his early life was passed on the farm; was educated in the common schools of Knox co .; has been quite successful as a farmer. Democrat. P. O., Victoria.
Smith, Franklin C., City At- torney, Galesburg, was born in Alle- ghany co., N. Y., July 22, 1824. His
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parents were Cyrus and Lovina Smith, of Vermont; his early life was passed on a farm ; he received an academic and col- legiate education; he chose the profession of law, and read with Attorney Flint, a former partner of Millard Fillmore. He engaged in contracting for the construc- tion of public works, enlarging canals, and building railroads for 15 years. He was appointed Assessor of Internal Rev- enue, and served in 1856-7. He recruited Co. I of the 102d Regt .; was elected Lieut. Col. Sept. 2, 1862, and afterwards promoted to Col .; was wounded at Pine Hill, June 16, 1864, by which he was disabled 6 weeks, when he re-en- tered the army ; was promoted to Brevet Brig. Gen. In 1854 he married Sarah M. Gilbert, by whom he has had 3 chil- dren, 2 living; he has been connected with the Baptist Church since 18 years old. Democrat.
Smith, Henry, mechanic, was born in Lexington, Ky., in 1817; his pa- rents were Nicholas and Anna Smith, the former from England, the latter from Virginia; he lived on a farm until 16 years old, when he began the black- smith's trade; never attended school, but obtained some education by study at home; came to Illinois in 1836, and to Knox co. in 1846. He has held many local offices. Was married to Lucinda Melton in 1838, who bore him 2 children ; in 1846 he married Rebecca Bardon, by whom he had 5 children. He has been a member of the Christian Church since 1840. Democrat. P. O., Elba Center.
Smith, Ira A., farmer, was born in New York in 1822; he is the son of Silas and Maranda Smith, the former of Connecticut, the latter of New York; his early life was passed on the farm, and he chose that for his life pursuit. He came from New York to Illinois in 1850; married Sarah Rose in 1842, by whom he had 11 children-8 living. He has been a member of the church since 1842, and a Class-leader for a number of years. P. O., Elba Center.
Smith, I. D., photographer, Prai- rie st., Galesburg.
Smith, J. A., was born in Ohio in 1844; son of G. W. and Mary Smith, the former a native of Virginia, and the lat- ter of Ohio. Moved from Ohio to Illi- nois; was educated at Knox College, Galesburg, and Peoria Business College; farming is his chosen profession. Was married in 1871 to Reenie Ewalt. Demo- crat. P. O., Elmwood.
Smith, Joseph M. Parents were Robert E. and Eliza J. (John) Smith, natives of Ohio, where, in Clinton co., Aug. 6, 1854. Joseph was born; came to Illinois in 1856; traveled in the West con-
siderably; was reared on a farm, and attended common schools of this county. Married, Dec. 9, 1875, to Harriet A. Og- den; the union has been blessed with 1 girl. Greenbacker. P. O., Hermon.
Smith, Rev. O. F., sec. 25, Rio township. P. O., Ontario.
Smith, Phillip Augustus, born at Victoria, Knox co., Ill., Dec. 5, 1843, is the son of John and Mary Smith, both natives of Pennsylvania, who came west at quite an early day and settled in Victoria. He enlisted in Co. K, 83d Ill. Vol. On returning from the war, was married, Aug. 22, 1866, to Miss Ma- lina Ebright. Farmer. P. O., Wataga.
Smith, William, born in the town of Elmore, Vt., Sept. 15, 1816; edu- cated in common schools and at New- berry Seminary, Vermont; his parents, Samuel and Betsey (Rood) Smith, were farmers of Vermont, where William spent his early life; was trader for 22 year-, and has followed farming since; moved to New York, then to Montreal, Ca., and to Ontario, Ill., in 1859; married Margaret Boher, Dec. 27, 1865; they had 1 boy and 2 girls. P. O., Oneida.
Sinith, William H., farmer, P. O., Hermon, is the son of Charles W. and Sinia C. (Moon) Smith, his father of Virginia, mother of Ohio; was born in Clinton, Ohio, March 27, 1848; at- tended common schools and Abingdon College. He is Justice of Peace and School Director. Married Martha B. Price Feb. 2, 1871; they have 3 boys. United with the Christian Church in . 1870; is Clerk. Republican. P. O., Hermon.
Snider, Mrs. Susan S., daugh- ter of Peter and Hannah Wright, natives of Vermont, who afterward settled in Saratoga co., N. Y., where Susan was born Aug. 29, 1827, and ten years later came to Illinois and settled at Harkness Grove; in 1849, came to Knox co. Susan was married to John Snider, March 1, 1849, and was blessed witlı 7 children, 5 boys and 2 girls, 1 of whom is dead. Is a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. P. O., La Fayette, Stark co.
Soles, James, farmer, was born in Oneida co., N. Y., Feb. 27, 1820; his parents were James and Mary (Davidson) Soles, of Goffstown, N. H .; his early life was passed on a farm, and his educa- tional advantages limited to the common schools. He came to Peoria, Ill., in 1839, where he worked at the cooper's trade for 15 years; came to Knox co. in 1854. He has held the offices of Trustee, Supervisor and Sheriff. Oct. 24, 1842, he married Anna Maria Knight; they have had 6 boys and 2 girls-2 boys and 1 girl dead. Republican. P. O., Galva.
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Spencer, Charles, farmer, was born in Erie co., Pa., May 4, 1836; his parents were Joshua N. and Marialı (Stevens) Spencer, the former of Maine, the latter of New York. He was edu- cated in common schools; came to Illi- nois, and settled in Truro township, Knox co., in 1840. , He has filled the offices of School Director and Road Commissioner. Oct. 28, 1858, he married Rosana Welch; they have 3 sons ard 4 daughters. P. O., Truro.
Stalker, Thomas H., farmer, son of Thomas and Maria L. Stalker, was born on the Isle of Man in 1821; he came from the Isle of Man to America in 1841. He married Maria Corlett; they have had 8 children, 4 of whom are living. He was a Republican. Mr. Stalker died March 11, 1877, and his wife died March 18, 1877. The 4 chil- dren have since lived together, and one of them, Elizabeth Stalker, subscribed for this work. P. O., Eugene.
Standish, Prof. John V. N., Professor Lombard University, Gales- burg, was born in Woodstock, Vt., Feb. 26, 1825. His parents, John W. and Caroline W. (Myrick) Standish, were natives of Massachusetts and Vermont, respectively. He was reared on a farm, and graduated at Norwich University in 1847. He has made teaching his life work. Is of Universalist belief. Repub- lican. Was married to H. Augusta Kimdall in 1859.
Steele, William L., teacher, Yates City, son of W. L. and Anna Steele, was born in Adams co., O., July 22, 1854; he got his education at Mon- mouth College; was brought up on a farm, but has chosen the profession of teaching, with marked success. He has been Principal of the High School at Yates City for 3 years. Republican.
Stephenson, Geo. L., merchant, Oneida, born in Scotland, Oct. 20, 1837, came to America in 1850; married, in 1855, to Grace L. Stewart; they have 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls. Republi- can. Has been Collector and Supervisor in Ontario township.
Stephens, J. W., Cedar town- ship, sec. 16. P. O., Abingdon.
Sterns, Gardner G., farmer, son of George and Fanny (Arms) Sterns, of Franklin co., Mass., was born in Con- way, same county, Fcb. 9, 1836; he came to Knox co. in 1858. Enlisted in the United States service on the 22d of April, 1861, in Co. D of the 1st Ill. Cav. He was wounded at the siege of Lexington, Mo., Sept. 20, 1861, and was discharged Feb. 19, 1862; afterward re-enlisted in the 77th Ill. Inf., and was elected First Lieutenant in August, 1862; was pro-
moted to Captain February, 1864, and continued in service till close of the war. Oct. 2, 1865, he married Lucy Rukle, by whom he has 4 children. P. O., Knox- ville.
Stetson, Charles A., merchant, Yates City.
St. John, E. C., sec. 35, Ontario township; P. O., Oneida.
Stevens, Gilbert A., marble manufacturer, Galesburg, was born in Fulton co., Ill., Oct. 20, 1842; early life spent on a farm at hard work; he follow- ed farming until 1872 when he came to Galesburg and engaged in the marble business. He married Susan Pence.
Stevens, S. O., section 30, Walnut Grove township. P. O., Oneida.
Stevenson, T. W., mechanic, son of Robert and Nancy Stevenson, of South Carolina; was born in Sangamon co., Ill., July 17, 1827. He never attended school ; spent his early life on a farm, but learned the blacksmith trade, which he has fol- lowed for 36 years. He served during the Mexican war under Gen. Shields. He married Rebecca Neland, by whom he has 3 children. Republican. P. O., Ma- quon.
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