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Eberle Andrew A. farmer, Seventh st; dem ;: Luth; from Germany
Echert John, butcher, Sangamon st.
Edgar & Chowning, agricultural implements,. I27 Pulaski st.
Edgar George W. firm Edgar & Chowning, agricultural implements, 127 Pulaski st.
Edwards A. laborer, Decatur st.
Edwards John M. book agent, Pekin st; dem; Chris; from Tennessee
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Edwards Joseph, bar tender, Pulaski st.
Edwards L. L. farmer, Pekin st; dem; born Illinois
Edwards William, laborer, Chicago st.
Edwards Catharine, Mrs. Ninth.st.
Egan M. laborer, dem; Cath; from Ireland
EHRLICH. H. K. Dr., druggist,, Sangamon st., Lincoln, Ill. Was born in Germany, December 25, 1843; came to this country in 1867; was married January I, 1874, to Miss Bertha Bergen, who was born in Calumet, Wisconsin, has one child, Emma V., who was born October 2, 1874; in politics Republican, religion Lutheran
Eichberg Samuel, clothing, Kickapoo st; rep; Heb; from Germany
Eichberg & Landauer, clothing, Kickapoo st. Elder C. S. physician, under Lincoln house
Elliott H. F. flour mill, Chicago st; dem; from New York
Ellinghousen John D. Third st; rep; Luth, from Germany
Elwood David, miller at Logan Mills; rep; from Vermont
Ely John, carpenter, Logan st; dem; born Illinois
Emmett Almira, Mrs. Pekin st.
Emmett George, with Ira J. Cantrell
Emmett William, with Ira J. Cantrell
Engdahl Charles, painter at S. F. Eager's
Enlows Abraham, Kankakee st; rep; Chris; from Kentucky
Enlows W. V. trader
Entz, painter, McLean st.
Erickson Mrs. L. Seventh st.
Erklich H. H. laborer, from Germany
Erlenbush Christ, blacksmith with J. Sheer Esders Martin, drayman, North st; rep; Luth. Etterlein William, blacksmith, Second st; rep. born Illinois
Ettlinger M. Sangamon cor. Clinton st; rep; from Kentucky
Ettlinger M. A. Mrs. boarding house, San- gamon cor. Clinton st.
Eury M. Mrs. Pulaski st; Meth; from Ohio
Evans John D. undertaker, 125 Pulaski st; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Evans Joseph P. justice of the peace, Fifth st; dem; Chris; born Illinois
Ewing J. G. tailor, Kickapoo st; dem; from Pennsylvania
F st.
ALCONAR F. hides and tallow, Chicago
Fagan Edward,carpenter,with J. Switzer; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Faris Lewis, teamster, Keokuk st.
Fell T. E. clerk J. D. Cadwalder & Co.
Felt Ella M. Mrs. Kickapoo st; Epis; from New Hampshire
Fettrow Mary A. Mrs. Sixth st.
Feuerbacher Adam J. wagon maker, Fifth st; dem; Luth; from Germany
Feuerbacher John, blacksmith,Fifth st; Luth; from Germany
Feuerbacher Rosina, Mrs. Fifth st; Luth; from Germany
Feursettel Christopher, physician, Fifth st; dem; Luth; from Germany
Filter Frederick, mason, German st; Prot; from Germany
First National Bank, J. D. Gillett, president, H. B. Schuler, cashier, Broadway
Fisher E. R. jeweler, Broadway; rep; from Illinois
Fisher Johanna Mrs. Logan st.
Fisher S. B. jeweler, Broadway; rep; Pres; from Pennsylvania
FISK FRANK, attorney, Lincoln; born in Fayette, Maine, Feb. 29, 1829; came to this county in November, 1852; has held offices of alderman, justice and notary; was in 4th Illinois cavalry, lieutenant and cap- tain; was commissioned lieutenant-colonel and declined; was in battles of Donelson, Shiloh, and Ft. Henry; married Miss Ellen M. Wakefield, May 1, 1870, in Chicago; one child, Ruth M. .
Fitch T. L. Miss, McLean st.
Fitzgerald John, laborer, Fifth st; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Fitzgerald Thomas, teamster, Clinton st; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Fitzpatrick F. coal miner, Third st: dem; Cath; from Canada
Fleming Alexander H. laborer, Third st; rep; Meth.
Fletcher John W. tailor, Broadway; dem; from Maryland
Flinn Hannah Mrs. German st;
FOLEY STEPHEN A. attorney at law, Pulaski st., Lincoln, Ill .; was born in Logan Co., Ill, Aug. 27, 1840; came to Lin- coln in 1861, graduated at the university of Albany, N. Y., and was admitted to the Bar in 1866; was married Nov. 7. 1867 to Miss Hannie J. Hahn, daughter of William B. and Sarah W. Hahn,of Pennsyl-
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vania; who was born in Norristown, Pa., Feb. 27, 1843; have three children: Wil- liam H., aged 7 years, Florence, aged three years, Edna, aged one year. Mr. Foley was elected county judge of Logan Co, Nov. 6, 1877
Forbes J. farmer, Union st; rep; Chris; from North Carolina
Ford John, with H. Sherman; dem; Meth; from Ireland
Fornoff George, barber, Pulaski cor. Chi- cago st; rep; Luth; from Germany
FORREST RANDOLPH B. at-
torney at law, Lincoln, Ill. ; was born at Portsmouth, Ohio, 20th'Oct. 1850 ; came to this State in 1852; resided in Logan county since 1858; was educated at High school of Atlanta, and afterward attended Normal university during the years of 1868 and 1869; taught school for several years, and in December, 1873, became connected with the Logan County Journal, and in 1874 was sole publisher and editor of the same ; in December, 1874, was one of the founders and first editor of Lin- coln Times, and severed his interest in that paper in January, 1875; read law with Beason & Blinn; was admitted to the bar June term, 1876; formed partnership with E. Lynch, July, 1876, which con- tinued one year; politics dem; was mar- ried to Mary E. Randolph on 29th Dec. 1872; has two children, Gertrude and Alma; has one sister, Mary Alice Eves; one half brother, John Wallace
Forsyth Charles J. attorney, Latham's block, Kickapoo st; dem; from New York
Forsyth E. L. Carpenter, Kankakee st; rep; Meth; from New York
Forsyth M. A. dressmaker, Broadway; from New York
Foster Squire, Fifth st; dem; from Ten- nessee
Fox Henry J. laborer, Fifth st; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Fox James L. Jr. plasterer, Chicago st; dem; from Connecticut
Fox James L. plasterer, Chicago st; from Connecticut
Fox Thomas, with J. Richter; dem; Cath. Freeman L. Miss, Pekin st.
French J. W. farmer; Meth; from New Jersey Friend H. F. jeweler, Keokuk st ; rep; Meth. from Pennsylvania
Friend J. J. jeweler, 115 Kickapoo st; rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania
Frorer Frank, hardware, Kickapoo st; from Germany
Fusch Charles, physician, 138 Broadway
Gaines Coleman, farmer, rep; from Ken- tucky
Gaines Samuel B. saddler, at Hukill & How- ser's; rep; Chris; born Illinois.
Gale Joseph, carpenter, Sanagamon st.
Gallagher G. Mrs. Ninth st; Chris; from Illinois
Galtry Albert, carpenter, Chicago st.
Galvin Thomas, laborer
Gardner A. Mrs. Third st. Chris.
Gardner T. T. painter, Ira J. Cantrell '
Gardner Thomas G. county surveyor, Sher- man st; rep; from Kentucky
Garket M. coal miner, Second st; Cath; from Germany
Garrett James H. carpenter, Kickapoo st; dem; from Kentucky
Garvin Samuel, farmer, Third st; dem; Chris; from Pennsylvania
Gaskin Michael, laborer; rep; Luth; from Germany
Gatewood Rachel Mrs. Delavan st.
Gaus Alois, brick maker, Kickapoo st .; dem; Cath; from Germany
Gerard Frank, carriage manufacturer, Clin- ton cor. Union st; dem; from Missouri
Gessler G. bakery, 122 Chicago st.
Geus Lawrence, farmer, Kickapoo st; Cath; from Germany
Geus Xavier, brick maker, German st; dem; -Cath; from Germany
Gilchrist J. Mrs. Decatur st; Pres; from Scotland
GILCHRIST JAMES, deceased; na- tive of Scotland; was born Aug. 14, 1818; settled in Eminence township, Logan county, Ill, in May, 1845; was first mar- ried in Scotland Nov. 22, 1842, to Mrs. Jane McQueen; their children, Mrs. Jane J. Houston, William J. and John R. Gil- christ, Mrs. Mary Casson, deceased, and · Joseph D. Gilchrist ; his first wife died September, 1855; he was married the sec- ond time November 26, 1867, to Miss Liz- zie M. Russell, eldest daughter of Rev. T. K. Russell, of Atlanta, Logan county, Ill., and native of Indiana; her children, two daughters, Effie B. and Annie B. Gilchrist; James Gilchrist was a farmer ever since
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he came to Illinois, and at the time of his decease owned between five and six hundred acres of land, valued at $25,000 Gilchrist L. M. Mrs. Delavan st; C. Pres; from Indiana
GILLESPIE DAVID, firm of D. & J. Gillespie, 139 and 141 Pulaski st. Lincoln, Ill,; was born Oct. 7, 1832, at Derry Valley, County of Monaghan, Ireland; came to this country May, 1855; to Lincoln, Ill., March 10, 1864; commenced business in partnership with his brother James April I, 1869; was married April 6, 1869, to Miss Matilda Parker, daughter of Aaron and Phœbe Parker, of Morgan county, Ill .; have four children: Imogene (died at six years of age), Joseph, Hiram and David; politics rep; religion Pres.
Gillespie James, firm of J. & D. Gillespie, groceries and dry goods, 14I Pulaski st.
Gillespie D. & J. groceries and dry goods, 14I Pulaski st.
Gillespie M. A. Mrs. Fourth near Maple Gish J. H. painter, at Gerard's; rep; from In- diana
GIVEN P. F. dentist, Broadway, cor. Chicago st. Lincoln, opposite Lincoln House; was born in Colerain township, · Belmont County, Ohio, 14th April, A.D. 1839; enlisted in the army in 1861; came to Illinois in February, 1864; politics rep; was married 13th February, 1866, to Miss Sarah M. Mills, youngest daughter of Capt. E. R. Mills, of Putnam county, Illinois; have one child, boy, Elmer Carlton, now 10 years of age; Dr. P. F. Given and wife own 260 acres of land in Putnam county, Illinois Gleason John, miner, North st.
Glidden C. H. teamster, College st; dem; from Ohio
Glover Charles, laborer, Pekin st; dem; Meth. Gmelin Rudolph, physician, Logan st.
Goebel Adam, barber, Broadway; dem; from Germany
Goff H. A. harnessmaker, McLean st; rep; from Wisconsin
Goff J. L., C. & A. R.R. McLean st; rep; from Wisconsin
Goldenburg Julius, clerk, 137 Pulaski st.
Goldsmith Charles, barkeeper, Fifth st.
Goldsmith H. E. saloon, 144 Pulaski st.
GOLDSMITH PHILIP, was born 5th day of October, 1854, in Broadwell township, Logan County, Ill; moved to
Lincoln in 1874; was married December 20, 1874, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Irwin, daughter of S. L. Irwin; have one child, a boy, Julius Marvin, who was born in Lin- coln, Ist day of January, 1876
Goldsmith Samuel, Fourth st; rep; from Ohio GOLTRA ABRAHAM H. residence at terminus of Seventh st. Lincoln, Ill; was born November 24, 1843, in New Jersey; joined the army during the civil war, the 5th day of March, 1865, and served until the close of the war; was mar- ried December 14, 1868, to Mrs. Harriet J. Flood, widow of Nicholas Flood, of St. Louis, Mo; her maiden name was Harriet J. Reeder, daughter of Mrs. Nancy Reeder, of Havana, Mason County, Ill; there is one daughter by first marriage, Carrie E. Flood, and one daughter by second marriage, Minnie M. Goltra; Mr. Goltra is in politics rep; religion Meth.
Gooch Albert, laborer, Clinton st; rep; Meth; from Kentucky
Gooch Lewis, cook, Clinton st; rep; Meth; from Kentucky
Goodpasture A. H. Rev. blacksmith, Pulaski st; Meth; from Tennessee
Goodpasture A. H. Rev. Delavan st; C. Pres; from Tennessee
Goodpasture Jefferson, Logan st; C. Pres; from Tennessee
Goosman F. with J. J. Friend; dem; Luth; from Germany
Graff Godfrey, gilder, Delavan st; Cath; from Germany
Graby William, farmer
Graff & Bree, furniture, Pulaski st. *
Graham Charles, laborer, Hamilton st.
Graham H. L. insurance agent, McLean st; rep; born in Illinois
Graham Johanna Mrs. Kickapoo st.
Grauer William, clerk, 163 Sangamon st; Luth; from Germany
Graves A. Mrs. McLean st; from New York
Graves A. night police, Kickapoo st.
Graves C. W. at Commercial Hotel; rep ; from New York
Gravey David, laborer, Ninth st.
Green Cyrus P. carpenter, Pulaski st; rep; Bap; from Ohio
Green J. J. justice of the peace, Seventh st.
Gregory I. W. law student, with Harts & James; rep; from Indiana
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GRIESHEIM MEYER, clothier ; Kickapoo st. Lincoln, Ill; was born in Ger- many in 1848; came to Logan County in 1866; was married October II, 1874, to Miss G. Livingston, daughter of L. Livingstgn, who was born in Lincoln, Ill; have one child, a girl, named Cora; religion Hebrew Griffin Mary Mrs. North st.
Griggs Anderson, laborer, Delavan st.
Grover Louis, carpenter, Broadway; rep; from Illinois
Grubb Peter, laborer, Fifth st; rep; Bap; from Kentucky
Gschwind Martin, farmer, Eighth st; dem; Cath; from Germany
Gueker Walter, porter Lincoln House
Guiberson S. B. Rev. pastor Lincoln Hill Meth. Church; rep; from Ohio
Gullard James. laborer; dem; Cath; from Ire- land
Gullett W. H. florist, Logan st; rep; Meth; from Ohio
GUTHRIE A. S. livery, feed and sales stable, McLean cor. Pulaski st., Lincoln, Ill; Mr. Guthrie was born Dec. 13, 1838, in Huron County, Ohio; came to this State and county April, 1858; taught school for a number of years in Logan County, and was Co. Sup. of public schools for one term, four years; was in stock trade (sheep) for six years; was married, Oct. 28, 1869, to Miss Julia A. Steward, of Wilkesbarre, Penn., daughter of Israel Steward; have one child, Alfred Clyde; in politics rep.
Guttery S. M. grocer, dem; Bap; from Indi- ana
Guttery Wm. V. teacher county, Chicago st. H AGAN CHARLES H. teamster, Ham- ilton st.
Hagan Michael, laborer, Chicago st; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Hagan Patrick, laborer, Pekin st; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Haggard S. Mrs. Broadwell road; Bap; from England
Hahn A. M. of the firm of Dana & Hahn, lawyers, Kickapoo st.
Hale K. Miss, millinery, Kickapoo st.
Hall A. C. insurance agent, Hamilton st; dem; Chris; born Illinois
Hall Albert, farmer; rep; born Illinois
Hall Charles, farmer; rep; born Illinois
Hall Frank, engineer R. R; rep; born Ill- inois
Hall P. E. clerk, Harry & Houser
Hall Timothy, feed yard; Hamilton st; rep; from Massachusetts
Haller J. S. bookkeeper, Dana & Hahn; rep; born Illinois
Hammer H. A. engineer Hungerford's Mill Hanes Catharine Mrs. Pulaski st.
HARDY EDWIN, boot and shoe man- ufacturer, 151 Pulaski st. Lincoln, Ill; was born in London, England, May 16, 1825; came to the United States in 1854; lived in Chelsea, Michigan, twelve years; came to Lincoln July 5, 1866; enlisted as musician during civil war in Sixteenth Michigan In- fantry, Sept. 16, 1861; discharged honor- ably Aug. 11, 1862; was married the 13th day of July, 1843, to Miss Betsy Stanfield, who was born in Buckingham, Lincoln- shire, England, Oct. 2, 1824; have one child, daughter, Mary
Hardy David, shoemaker, Sherman near Clin- . ton st.
Hargadine William, trader, Fourth st; rep; from Ohio
Harned Jacob R. carpenter, German st; rep; from New Jersey
Harrington E. R. Mrs. Union st.
Harrington Martin, laborer; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Harris O. E. attorney, Pulaski cor. Kickapoo st; rep; from Kentucky
Harrison James, with J. Huber
Harry Charles F. clerk, Harry & Houser; rep; born Illinois
Harry George I, grocer, Broadway; rep; C. Pres; from Ohio
Harry Thomas C. clerk Harry & Houser; rep; born Illinois
Harry William J. clerk Harry & Houser; rep; born Illinois
Harts D. H. attorney, 132 Broadway; rep; from Pennsylvania
Harts & James, lawyers, 132 Broadway
Hartry Thomas, mason, Ninth st; dem; from England
Hasenstab Charles, wagonmakr, Kickapoo st. Hathaway B. R. carpenter, Fourth st; dem; Chris; from Ohio
Hathaway George, Eighth st;
HATTON L. L. farmer, residence Peoria st. cor. Clay, Lincoln, Ill; was born 6th day of August, 1821, in Warren County, Ohio; came to Logan County, Illinois, 1854; was married 5th March, 1863, to Miss Rachel
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B. Mills, daughter of Ephraim and Patience Mills, of Warren County, Ohio; have one daughter, Elizabeth Lee, born IIth June, 1864; the twin brother, Edward, died in infancy; the other son, born IIth July, 1868, died 2Ist April, 1871; Mr. Hatton worked as a carpenter in Atlanta from 1854 to 1863, then went on a farm four miles east of Lincoln; was elected County Surveyor in 1863; moved to Lincoln Sept. 1876; grandfather, Robert Hatton, came from Wales to Ireland, thence to America pre- vious to the Revolution, enlisted and served seven years; being of Quaker persuasion, they dropped his name from the church list when he enlisted, and his mother heard noth- ing of him during the seven years absence; on his return, with his brother, who had been with him, they commenced drilling in the yard to see if their mother would know them; she came out and seeing, as she sup- posed, two rough soldiers, ordered them out of the yard; they made themselves known, and to her joy they were her two long lost boys; he afterward became a dis- tinguished preacher among the Quakers; L. L. Hatton has 240 acres of land in East Lincoln township, valued $15,000; lot and house in Lincoln, valued $2,500; politics rep; religion Friends
Hauptmann Henry, boot and shoemkr. Chi- cago st.
Hawley George H. carpenter, Fourth st; dem; Pres; from Kentucky
HAWKINS CHARLES F. painter,
cor. Broadway and Kickapoo st; residence Hamilton st. Lincoln, Ill; was born in Providence, R. I. Sept. 25, 1849, and came to Logan County in 1855; his mother Mrs. Amanda B. Hawkins, was born in Rehoboth, Mass., Feb. 14, 1830, and is still living in Lincoln, Ill; has two brothers, George A. and John F. Hawkins; three sis- ters : Emily A., Carrie P., Nellie G .; the oldest brother, George, was married to Miss Alice Fredericks, and has one child living, John; one of the sisters, Emily A., married Daniel Morrow, of Pickaway, Ohio
Hayes S. C. artist, Peoria cor. Clay; rep; C. Pres; from Ohio
Head Leland, law student, with Hoblet & Foley; dem; from Kentucky
Healy Patrick, laborer, Eighth st; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Healy T. C. surveyor, Fourth st; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Healy Mary, teacher Cath. school, Logan st. Helm Thomas J. miner, Coal Shaft
Hennesy W. H. runner Commercial House
Henderson Mollie Miss, Eighth st.
Hepperly John, trader
Herburger J. Mrs. Eighth st.
Herman R. B. blacksmith at F. Gerard's
Hesensteb Charles, wagon maker with J. Shear
Hesser J. W. carriage trimmer, McLean st; dem; from Virginia
Hetzler John M. carpenter, Delavan st; Bap; from Ohio
Hewes J. W. night clerk Commercial Hotel dem; from New York
Hicks E. N. telegraph operator C. & A. R.R.
Hicks Kate Mrs. boarding-house, Chicago; st; Pres; from Ohio
High William L. painter, College st; dem; from Illinois
Hill Uriah, clerk, Sixth cor. Walnut st; dem; Meth; from New Jersey
Hill Franklin J. clerk U. S. Express Co; rep; from Michigan
Hill J. B. boards Lincoln House
Hill James, agent U. S. Express, Broad- way cor. Sangamon st; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Hill William R. carpenter, Sixth cor. Wal- nut; dem; Meth; from New Jersey
Hillman William, cigar manufacturer, San- gamon st.
Hinmel Charles, clerk, Sangamon st; dem; Meth; from Germany
Hinrichsen M. farmer, 60 McLean st.
Hoagland Joseph, mason, Fourth st.
Hobbie William B. clerk, Lincoln House; from New York
Hoagland William, Fourth st. Hogden James M. clerk
HOBLIT JAMES T. attorney, of Hoblit & Foley, Lincoln, Ill.
Hoblit & Foley, lawyers, Pulaski st.
Hodnett Joseph, of the firm of Beach & Hodnett, lawyer, Kickapoo cor. Pulaski st; rep; Cath; from Ireland
Holehan Michael, laborer, Sixth st; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Holland Kate Mrs. Chicago st.
Holmes Patrick, marble polisher, at J. T. Jenkins
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HOLTON T. T. was born Nov. 17, 1839, near Aberdeen, Brown County, Ohio, where his parents have resided since 1835; at the age of 16 years he entered the National Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio, and after three years entered College at Bethany, Virginia, graduating in 1862; where on the 18th day of November, 1862, he was married to Miss Ellen M. Camp- bell, daughter of the late Archibald Camp- bell, of Newry, Ireland; from 1862 to 1866, taught in Jefferson College and Falmouth Academy, Kentucky. From 1866 to 1868, preached for Christian Church in Vin- cennes, Ind; from 1868 to 1870, in Spring- field, Ill; from 1870 to 1873; in Berlin, Sangamon Co. Ill; located permanently in Lincoln in the year 1873, following his profession, occasionally varied by clerking; was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court in the fall of 1876; resides at the corner of Union and Tremont streets, Lincoln. W. B. Holton, father of T. T. Holton, was born in Mason County, Ky; Sarah P. Hol- ton (formerly Tilghman) was born in Alber-
marle County, Virginia; have six children Hoop Jacob, coal miner, Second st; dem. Hoop John, coal miner, Second st; dem. Hoover J. C. clerk, Boyd, Paisley & Co; rep; · from Ohio
HOSKINS CORYDON, was born in Barkhamsted, Litchfield County, Conn. March 21, 1829; was on a farm there until 21 years of age; went then to Kentucky and remained there 14 years as a merchant; was married in Kentucky in 1852, to Miss S. A. Lewis, by whom he had six children, three now living: Thomas L., Mary Ann and James Corydon; wife died in 1862; came to Illinois in 1864, and has been mer- chandizing in Lincoln ever since; was married April 19, 1865, to second wife, Miss Lizzie R. Young, who was born in Illinois; have two children, one living, Susie Bell
Hoskins Thomas L. flour and feed, Chicago st.
HOUSER D. G. residence Decatur st. cor. of Kickapoo, Lincoln, Ill; was born January 22, 1822, in Indiana; came to Lincoln, Logan County, Ill. in 1874; was married 19th October, 1854, to Miss Elizabeth Evens (daughter of John and Anna Evens), who was born in McLean
County, Ill; have two children: Frank C., who was born March 20, 1858, and Clara, born September 4, 1866; have a farm of 160 acres in DeWitt County, valued at $12,000; republican in politics
HOUSER JONAS P. merchant, of the firm of Harry & Houser, 174 Broad- way, Lincoln, Ill; residence 175 Kickapoo cor. Decatur; was born April 25, 1835; came to Lincoln a mechanic in! 1864; en- tered the store with J. and H. Crang, and afterward with Boyd, Paisley & Co., serv- ing in the two houses for ten consecutive years without loss of time; went into busi- ness then with G. I. Harry Jan. I, 1874, constituting the firm of Harry & Houser, and whose business now is one of unusual magnitude, extending over several coun- ties; was married Oct. 13, 1857, to Miss Mary E. Martin, daughter of Rev. Sam- uel H. Martin; has three chileren: William W. born July 8, 1860, Harry A. born April 27, 1866, David P. born Nov. 3, 1874; Mr. Houser's father, David Houser, was born in Washington County, Maryland, in the year 1789, and is still living in Lincoln, Ill. in the enjoyment of comparative health; he made the trip down the Ohio and Mis- sippi rivers to New Orleans in the year 18II, returning on foot through the then Indian Nation; politics rep; religion Ortho- dox
HOUSER WM. W., M. D. of Lin- coln, Ill. youngest son of David and Eliza- beth Houser; was born in Clearmont County, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1837, and is now in his forty-first year; removed to Illinois with his father's family in 1855; studied medicine with Dr. Gardner, of Waynesville, and attended lectures at the Eclectic Medi- cal Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he graduated February 3, 1859, since which time he has been engaged constantly in the practice of medicine in the State of Illi- nois, with the exception of the time he spent in the army. In his practice he has constantly adhered to the distinctive princi- ciples of his school, discarding the use of calomel, blue mass, antimony and all other poisonous mineral medicines, and has gained a most enviable reputation as a physician and surgeon, fully equal to that of any other practitioner in Logan County, as his accumulation of property will fully
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attest. During the late rebellion he served as a surgeon, with the rank , of major, receiving his commission from the Presi- dent of the United States in the 124th U. S. C. I. He also served as surgeon of the Sixth Tennessee Mounted Infantry. The Illinois State Eclectic Medical Society have elected him as their president for three successive terms, which position he has filled with entire satisfaction to the society. In October, 1875, the trustees of the American Medical College of St. Louis, Mo., elected him Professor of Materia Medicia and Therapeutics in that institu- tion, but not being willing to give up his location at Lincoln, he resigned it, and was given the honorable position of Ad- junct Professor of Surgery, which he still holds. He was married Jan. 29, 1868, to Mary E. Oliver, of Bement, Ill; has four children; is an original republican in pol- itics, and a Methodist in religion
Hovey Charles E. clothing, 3 Lincoln House; rep; from Boston
Howard Clark, carpenter, Ninth st.
HOWARD W. A. Deputy Sheriff, Lincoln, Logan County, Ill; was born May 4, 1849, in Scott County, Ill; came to Lo- gan County in 1862; is by trade a plasterer, but has been Deputy Sheriff for three years, and was elected township collector for one year; parents died when he was quite young; was married May 21, 1868, in Trenton, Clinton County, Ill. to Miss Diana White, daughter of J. M. White; have two daughters, Emma and Eva Lee; in politics rep; and belongs to O. S. Pres- byterian Church
Howser George S. laborer, Brewer st.
Howser Joshua, Tremont st; rep; C. Pres; from Kentucky
Howser John, saddlery, Kickapoo cor. Pulaski st; rep; C. Pres ; from Kentucky
Howser & Hukill, harness makers, Pulaski cor. Kickapoo st.
Hoyle William F. carpenter, with J. Switzer HUBER JAMES, residence Fourth st. Lincoln, Ill; was born July 25, 1842, at Mechanicsburg, Penn; came to Atlanta in Nov. 1864, to Lincoln in 1876; was mar- ried Dec. 3, 1865, to Miss Fannie Morris, daughter of Solomon and Martha Morris, of Atlanta, Ill; has four children: Libbie, Morris, Katie, and Dellie; enlisted in Union
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