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Coates John, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Ohío
Coates Morrison, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Ohio
Coakley William, section hand, Mt. Pulaski; Cath; from Pekin, Illinois
Conaway R. B. farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris.
Cones Charles, painter, Mt. Pulaski; dem; from Ohio
CONKLIN PEARL J. proprietor Mt. Pulaski Citizen (Conklin Bros. editors), Mt. Pulaski; rep; born in Dayton, Ohio, Jan. 2, 1854; came to this county in 1876. Mr. Conklin commenced the publication of the Citizen Nov. 29, 1876, and has since that time been its proprietor. The Citizen is the only paper published in the city, has a good circulation and increasing rapidly. He was married to Laura, daughser of E. S. Capps, of Mt. Pulaski, on the 28th of Nov. 1877.
CONKLIN J. E. of Conklin Bros. assistant editor Mt. Pulaski Citizen
CONNOLLEY GEORGE W. bar- keeper for S. A. Lacock; was born in Logan Co. Ill. Nov. 28, 1852; followed the busi- ness of farming four years; came to the village of Mt. Pulaski at the age of seven years, and has been here ever since; mar- ried Miss Katie Klotz, in this place, April 8, 1875; she was born in Mt. Pulaski, Sept 27, 1857; have one child, Willie E. born Jan. 13, 1876; dem; Luth.
CONRAD LEWIS, merchant (firm of Conrad & Seyfer), Sec. 2; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; was born July 26, 1842, in Fairfield Co. Ohio; came to this state and county in Oct. 1860, and engaged in farming; entered the army on Aug. 19, 1862, and served three years; was honorably discharged May 30, 1865, at Memphis, Tenn .; started in the mercantile business in July, 1873; was married to Miss Delilah Shoup, Aug. 16, 1866; she was born in Logan Co. Ill. Oct. 2, 1842; they have four children, all living, viz: Frank G. born June 22, 1867; Lina R. born Feb. 15, 1869; Willie S. born Dec.
3, 1871; Maud, born Feb. 2, 1873. Owns 100 acres of land in this township, valued at $6,000; rep. in politics; Uni. in religion Copeland Andrew L. farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris; from Tennessee Copeland J. Daniel, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Tennessee Copeland Robert, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem.
Copeland Samuel M. farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; born in Illinois. Copeland William A. farmer, Sec. 14; P.O.
Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; born in Illinois. Copeland William Franklin, farmer, Sec. 15 ;: P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris; born in Illinois
Corwin Henry, farmer; dem.
Crouch Jonathan, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Curtiss L. H. farmer; rep; from New York Curtiss S. T. painter, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; from New York
Curtiss -, farmer, Mt. Pulaski, from New. York
D ANE HENRY, laborer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; from New York
DANNER ANDREW, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; born in- Germany. Nov. 23, 1808; came to Hagers- town, Md. in 1832; moved from there to Springfield, Ill. and there worked at black- smithing; moved to the county in 1836; was married to Magdalina Mergenthaler in 1844, who died in 1855; was again mar- ried, in 1856, to Margaret Loetterl; has had nine children - five by his first, and four by his second wife: Christena B.,. Anna M., Anna Margaret, Christena H.,. Kathrine and John,and three now deceased ;. has 160 acres of land
DANNER ANDREW F. constable' and deputy sheriff; was born in Mt. Pulaski, June 29, 1841, being the first white child of German descent born in the village of Mt. Pulaski; has followed various occupa- tions up to April 1, 1862; enlisted in the 35th I. V. I. Co. G, as private; was pro- promoted to second sergeant; served three years and over; was honorably discharged, May 28, 1865, at Greenville, East Tennes- see; was appointed village constable in May, 1875; was appointed deputy sheriff in Dec. 1875; married Miss Lizzie Kessel,
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Oct. 22, 1868, who was born in Baden, Germany, Dec, 15, 1849; have had five children, four living - Henry Walter, born Aug. 16, 1869; Anna Doretha, born May 19, 1871, and died July 4, 1871; Edward Franklin Frederick, born March 24, 1873; Mary Magdelena, born Dec. 31, 1874; Alma Katherine, born March 14, 1877. Owns 40 acres of land in Kansas, valued $600, also house and lot in Mt. Pulaski, valued $1,000; dem; Luth.
DANNER CHRISTIAN, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; born in Germany; came to this country in 1836, and Logan Co. in 1840; married Effe D. Smith, in Pittsburgh, Pa. 1836; of that marriage there are four children alive - Andrew F., Henry, John and Kate; Mrs. Danner died in 1854. Re-married to Dorathy Burkhardt, in Logan Co. in 1856, and of his second marriage has five children - Mary, Christena, Christian, George and Gotleib. When Mr. Danner came to Mt. Pulaski, there were only two houses in the town
Danner Christian Henry, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; born in Illinois
DANNER E. A. merchant tailor and dealer in clothing, Mt. Pulaski; Luth; was born in Germany in 1834, and came to this country Jan. 1, 1861, and located at this town; the first three years of his residence here, he was employed by his uncle, and then he engaged in business for himself; was married in 1864 to Catharine Ophard, who was born 1848; has had six children: Ernest F., Christian H., Louis and Amelia, now living, and Louis and Frank, now deceased
Danner John, painter, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; born in Mt. Pulaski
Danner Martha Mrs. Mt. Pulaski; Luth; from Germany
Davis Jeremiah, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; dem; liberal; from Tennessee
Davis Morton, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; rep; Meth; from Tennessee Dawson C. H. Sec. 13; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep. Dawson George T. farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep.
DAY M. F. section-boss of the Spring- field Division, Illinois Central R.R; born in Waterford, Ireland, Nov. 3, 1843; came
to this country May 12, 1860; came to this county in June, 1867; dem; Cath.
Dement D. H. works for S. A. Laycock, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Meth; born in Logan Co.
DEMENT GEORGE G. clerk; was . born March 9, 1843, in Logan Co. Ill; en- tered the service Aug. I, 1862, as private, in Company D 106th I. V. I; was promoted to Sergeant-Major of the regiment; served three years; was honorably discharged Aug. 1, 1865; married Miss Lemira Sams, Oct. 26, 1865, who was born Feb. 2, 1843, in Logan Co. Ill; have had two children (twins), one living, William A. born Nov. 5, 1867; owns 68 acres in the township, value $5,000; also two lots and house in Mt. Pulaski, valued at $1,600; rep; Meth.
DEMENT JOHN H. constable; was born in Logan Co. Ill. Oct. 15, 1840; en- tered the army Aug. 1, 1862, and served three years, in Company D, 106th I. V. I. Capt. D. Vanhise commanding; was honor- ably discharged Aug. 1, 1865; married Re- becca Ayres, March 13, 1862, who was born March 5, 1840, in Pickaway Co. Ohio; have two children: Flora E. born 19th Dec. 1869, and Rosaltha, born 27th June, 1874; owns two lots and house in Mt. Pu- laski, valued $900; rep; Meth.
Demery Peter, farmer; rep; from Ohio
Demmitt Isaac, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; rep; Meth; from Ohio
DERBY WILLIAM H. teacher; was born in Ridgefield, Huron Co. Ohio, Feb. 25, 1839; remained there until the year 1858, then went to Lincoln, Ill: arrived there April 15 of the same year; com- menced teaching in this countyin the fall of 1861, and has been so engaged ever since; has been principal of the Mt. Pulaski school four years; married Miss Adda C. Simms, Sept. 3, 1873; she was born in Mt. Pulaski, Dec. 2, 1853; has one child, Clar- ence E. born July 9, 1874; Mr. Derby was elected superintendent of schools for Logan Co. Nov. 6, 1877; rep; Uni.
Dinger Robert, cooper, Mt, Pulaski; dem; Cath; from Germany
Ditzler Benj. S. grocer, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; born Pennsylvania
Doten Henry J. Sec. 2; lives with his father, Sorell; rep; Uni.
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DOTEN SORELL, farmer, Sec. 2; P .-
O. Mt. Pulaski; was born in Barnard, Ver- mont, in 1821; moved to Huron Co. Ohio, in 1843, and was there married to Eliza. beth J. Nelson, in April, 1846; have had nine children : Mary F., Harry J., Agnes L., Elizabeth and Gertrude, now living, and Rosella, Clara, Henry and Charles de- ceased; moved from Huron Co. Ohio, to this county in 1858; owns 245 acres, valued at $17,150; rep; Univ.
DOTY DANIEL M. surgeon-dentist, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Christian and minister of that church; born in Clark Co. Ill. Sept. 23, 1835; settled in Mt. Pulaski in 1871; mar- ried Miss E. P. Ferris, of DeWitt Co Nov. 6, 1856; no children; raised an adopted daughter from infancy, Nannie J. who mar- ried Lucien S. Edwards, of Lincoln, Logan Co. Dec. 28, 1876
Downing James, farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Meth.
Downing Robert, Sec. 2; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; came to this county in 1822; rep.
Downing R. H. lives with his father, Robert; rep.
Downing Thomas, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; born Illinois
Drobisch Adolph, tailor, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Drobisch Ernst, boots and shoes, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
DUBOCE MARCEL A. photogra- pher, Mt. Pulaski; was born in France, Oct. 5, 1865; came to this country in 1860; went to Springfield, Ill. in 1861; enlisted in the 3d Ill. Light Art. Company A, commanded by Capt. Vaughan, Aug. 7, 1862, and served three years; came to Mt. Pulaski in June, 1874; married Miss Augusta Swinke, Sept. 15, 1873, who was born in Prussia, Aug. IO, 1853; have two children: Flora E. born 13th July, 1874, and Hamilton A. born roth Sept. 1876; rep. in politics; liberal in religion
Duncan James, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Duncan William, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; from Illinois
Dyer Martha A. widow of Harrison, Sec. 17; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Meth; from Kentucky
E BINGER GOTTLIEB, shoemaker, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Egleston Moses, teamster, Mt. Pulaski; rep; born Illinois
Emlich Valentine, barber, Mt. Pulaski; dem.
Engel James, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; dem; Meth; from Indiana
Engelhart Joseph, meat market, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Cath; from Germany
Epting Chas. farm hand; dem; Luth; born Illinois
Epting John, laborer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Erlenbush Gotfried, laborer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Erlenbush William, carpenter, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
EWING JOSEPH W. lumber mer- chant, Mt. Pulaski; born in 1838, in Scott Co. Kentucky; came to Logan Co. in Dec. 1856; married Cathrine E. Steenbergen, of this county, May 10, 1871; no family; dem.
F 'ALLER JOHN, shoemaker, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Cath; from Germany
Feuten Frederick, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Germany
Ferris A. H. laborer, Mt. Pulaski; rep; born Illinois
Ferriss Luther L. boots and shoes, Mt. Pu- laski; residence Decatur, Illinois
Field J. W. farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Bap; from Ohio
Finke Christian, farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; rep; Chris; from Germany
Fisher Alexander, farmer, Mt. Pulaski: rep; from Pennsylvania
Fisher Parmelia Mrs. Mt. Pulaski; Chris; from Montgomery Co. Kentucky
Fisher Milton, farmer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Fleming H. C. teamster and broom maker, Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Ohio
Fowler Joseph, carpenter, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Meth .- Epis.
Freeman Edward, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem ; liberal; from Vermont
Freeman Henry C. farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; from Illinois
Freeman Silas, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; dem; liberal; from Illinois
Fuchs Godfrey Rev. pastor Evang. Ch; rep; from Germany
Fuller L. A. carpenter, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Meth; from New York
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Fuller O. B. carpenter. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Meth. from New York
ABLER FERDINAND, ice cream, Mt.
G Pulaski; dem; Cath; from Germany
Garrin Michael, foreman, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Cath; from Missouri
Gassaway Frank, farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; from Kentucky
Gassaway James W. farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal from Kentucky
Gassaway Thomas, laborer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Meth; from Ohio
Gates Joseph, T. salesman, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris; from Kentucky
Gavert John, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; rep; liberal ; from Ohio
Gavert John, farmer. Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; dem; liberal; born Illinois
Gavert John W. farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pu- laskı; dem; liberal; born Illinois
Gavert William, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; dem; liberal; born Illinois
Geier Samuel, butcher, Mt. Pulaski; dem; from Ohio
George E. physician, Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Elmira, New York
Gessner F. retired, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Gideon A. L. carpenter, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Meth; from Ohio
GILBERT JOHN, livery stable, Mt. Pulaski, born in Centre Co. Pennsylvania, in 1833; married Hattie Rieley, of Spring- field, Ill. March 18, 1877; settled in Logan Co. 1872; republican; Presbyterian
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Goetz Andrew A. works for John C. Mier. Sec. 20; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem.
Goff William, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Gordon Harvey F. laborer, Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Pennsylvania
GORDON J. B. livery, sale and feed stables; was born in Green Co. Pennsyl- vania, Sept. 15, 1845; came to this county in 1856, and engaged in the cattle trade; 1872, engaged in the livery business; mar- ried in 1872 to Dorothea Sheppard; have two children, Harry E. and Dolly; rep.
Gordon William, farm laborer; dem; Meth; from Pennsylvania
Graham Alexander, farmer; rep; Uni; from Tennessee
Graham Samuel A. teamster, Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Tennessee
Greene A. G. laborer, Mt. Pulaski; rep; born Illinois
Griffith John, grocer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris; from Ohio
Grosbernt Fred, brickmkr, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Grosbernt Herman, laborer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; born in Mt. Pulaski
Gugunous Lena Mrs. Mt. Pulaski; Cath; from Germany
H AAS WILLIAM, farm hand; dem; from France
Hagel George, laborer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Hahn Wm. H. bar-tender, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; born in Mt. Pulaski
Hamilton Daniel, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; from New Jersey
Handle David, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; rep; liberal; from Ireland
Harden George, horse-trader, Sec. 6; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; from Tennessee
Harden Henry A. blacksmth, Sec. 6; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Uni; from Tennessee
HARDEN WILLIAM HENRY,
farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; religion liberal; born in Menard Co. Ill. Aug. 2, 1846; married April 21, 1875, to Miss E. Caroline Hays, born in Logan Co. Oct. 9, 1853; have two children, Allie Anderson and Flora Irene; came to Logan Co. 1858; has been farming and trading; been out west as far as Colorado, taking out freight teams, getting $75 a month; bought the first land of 10 acres in 1867; now owns 921/2 acres, which (he got by raising hogs and cattle, and successful trading, value $5,000
Harris George, farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; rep.
Henn Catharine Mrs. Mt. Pulaski; Luth; from Germany
Henn W. F. tinner, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; born in Logan County
Herald Andrew J. farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. pulaski; rep; liberal; from Wisconsin
Hershey Reuben S. furniture, Mt. Fulaski; rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania
Hibbs James, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; rep; from South Carolina
Hibbs Jeremiah V. farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep.
Hines Daniel, laborer; rep; Chris; born in Illi- nois
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HOECKER JOSEPH, boot and shoe manufacturer, Mt. Pulaski; was born in Ludwigshafen, on the Rhine, Germany, May 22, 1843; came to the United States, Oct. 4, 1868, and to this county Nov. 7, 1875; married Miss Anna Kuhn, Sept. 3, 1871 ; she was born in Maykammer, Pfalz, Germany, June 8, 1850; have had four chil- dren, three living: Barbara Emma, born Dec. 23, 1873; Clara, born Sept. 23, 1874; Anna Maria, born Nov. 7, 1876; owns two lots and a house, valued at $1,000; rep; Cath.
Hoffman John, laborer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Hoffman John, farmer; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Germany
Holden Jesse, shoemaker, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Uni; from Massachusetts
Holler Lawson, farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; from North Carolina
Holler Malver, lives with his father, Lawson; dem.
Holler Milton, lives with his father, Lawson; dem.
Holler Phalus, lives with his father, Lawson; dem.
Holmes William, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Kentucky
Holzapfel Christian, Sec. 7; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Luth; from Germany
Horn John, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth.
Hostler Henry, farmer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Cath; from Germany
Hostler Henry, Jr. farmer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Cath; from Springfield, Il1.
Hoy Lewis J. teamster, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; from Pennsylvania
Hubbard E. P. miller, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Uni; from Canada
Hubbard Mrs. Mary, milliner and dressmaker, Mt. Pulaski; from Canada
HUCK CHARLES GEORGE,
merchant, Mt. Pulaski; was born in Dorf Mietersheim, Baden, Germany, April 23, 1840, came to this country Feb. 27, 1854, and went direct to St. Louis; remained there about two years, then went to Lin- coln, Ills; stayed there one year and a half; moved to Mt. Pulaski, Sept. 13, 1858, and started in the bakery business; went into general merchandising in 1865; Mr. Huck is president of the school board of Mt.
Pulaski; was married to Miss Paulina Schafer May 6, 1860, who was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Dec. 31, 1843; have had five children: George A., Anna Cathrine Paulina, Maria Elizabeth, Eliza- beth Doretha (deceased), and Emma Doretha; dem; Luth.
Hunt Mary E. Mrs. Cath; from Sangamon Co. Ills.
Hurt C. J. boots and shoes, Mt. Pulaski; rep; born Logan Co.
JACOBS JULIUS, farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; from Ohio 1 Jenner George, wagonmaker, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Jenner Jacob, wagonmaker, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Luth; from Germany
Johnson O. D. engineer, Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Vermont
JONES ALBERT G. attorney-at-law; rep; liberal; born in Bond Co. Ills; came to this county in 1863; married Mary F. Cunningham, of Cass Co. Ill. in 1876
K ANTZ JACOB, laborer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Keil Herman, butcher, Mt. Pulaski; dem; from Germany
Kellams Calvin, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; born I linois
Kellams Calvin D. Sec. 29; P.O. Mt. Pulaski ; dem.
Kelling Aug, brick-maker, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Kempton Wm. D. dentist, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Meth; from Cincinnati
Kent John, teacher and fire insurance agent, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Kestler John A. farmer, Sec. 13; dem; Bap; from Ohio
Key Charles, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; born Illinois
Kirchner George, laborer, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Luth; from Germany Klaiss Christian, butcher, Mt. Pulaski ; rep; Luth ; from Germany
Kline Christian, farmer, works for John Buckles ; dem.
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KLOTZ DAVID, clerk with Frank Schick; was born in Wurtemberg, Ger- many, May 9, 1833; came to this country and landed in Boston, Aug. II, 1853; went from there to Pittsburgh, Pa and stayed there one year and a half, then came to Mt. Pulaski, Dec. 31, 1854; has been engaged in the tailoring business and clerking ever since; married Mrs. Mary Lutz, June 3, 1861; she was born in Wurtemberg, Ger- many, Feb. 6, 1838; have had seven chil- dren: Charles Henry, born Feb. 5, 1862; John David, born April 17, 1864; Louisa Magdelena (deceased), born June 10, 1866; Anna Mary, born April 25, 1868; Catha- rine Eliza, born Aug. 18, 1870; Wilhel- mina Emilie, born April 27, 1873; Mathilde, born Nov. 1, 1875; enlisted as a private in Co. B, 106th I. V. I .; served ten months; was discharged on account of dis- ability; dem; Luth.
Komm Jacob; Sec. 7; dem; Luth; from Germany
KRIEG JOHN, merchant, Mt. Pulaski; was born in Dorf Ilm, Schwarzburg, Rudol- stadt, Germany, March 8, 1833; arrived in this country and came directly to Mt. Pulas- ki June 19, 1850, and engaged in the tailor- ing business; been in general merchandis- ing since 1863; married Anna Beierlein in Nov. 1856, and had two children by this marriage, William and Mathilda; was married again to Barbara Meister, who was born March 25, 1842, in Bavaria, Germany; they have had six children, five living: Louisa, Lena, Anna (deceased), Elizabeth, George, and Emielie; dem; Luth.
Kuehner Andrew, laborer, Mt. Pulaski ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany
LACOCK SAMUEL A. saloon, bil- liard hall, and bowling alley, west side of public square, Mt. Pulaski; was born in Northumberland Co. Pa. Sept. 15, 1835; came to this county on Nov. 8, 1856; taught school at the Copeland school-house, on Lake Fork in the winter of 1856-7 ; then taught at Shoup's school-house on Salt Creek the winter of 1858; went to Colo- rado the same year ; returned to Mt. Pulaski, Aug. 23, 1871, and engaged in trading ; started in the saloon business in 1875
Landis Chas. S. druggist, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Uni; from Indiana
Lane John, laborer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; from Sweden
Lang. Nicholas, saloon, Mt. Pulaski; dem ;: Cath; from Germany
LAUGHLIN ROBERT H. farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Meth; born in Ohio July 20, 1835; his father, John C. came to Logan Co. Oct. 14, 1835, and he was raised in this county; married March 5, 1857, to Susannah Jackson, born Ohio, March 5, 1833; had eight children, lost one: Emily, John Wesley, Albert B., Lucella Ann, Leonard Jefferson, Phoebe Mary, Chloe, and Eliza; was the first man that enlisted in this township, April 14,. 1861, Co. H, 7th I. V. three months' ser- vice; enlisted again Aug. 1862, Co. D, 106th I. V .; served three years, discharged Aug. I, 1865; has been elected two terms. constable, from 1866 to 1870; helped to. sink coal shaft at Lincoln
LINCOLN JOHN, farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Pickaway Co. Ohio; rep; was born Nov. 9, 1834; came to this county April 17, 1857; was married March 19, 1857 to Malinda Morris, who was born in Pickaway Co. Ohio, Sept. 25, 1837; have five children: Mary S., Charles W., Maud, Edward M. and Abraham, now deceased; has 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000
LINCOLN SOLOMON B. farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Methodist; born in Union County, Pennsylvania, Nov .. 17, 1820; married Jan. 6, 1843, to Miss Melinda Morris, born in Pickaway County, Ohio, June 6, 1820; have four children: William, John, Rachael Ellen, now Mrs. Alex. Fleming, and Samuel; owns 160 acres, value $10,000; came to Logan County Oct. 14, 1855; has been farming all his life with exception of two years; from 1872 to '74, he was deputy sheriff of the county
LIPP JOHN, bakery, restaurant and saloon on Washington st. Mt. Pulaski; was born in Koenigstadten, Germany, Sept .. 28, 1837; came to this country May Ist,. 1859, and went direetly to Evansville, In- diana; remained there about two years; went to Lincoln, Illinois, April 27, 1865; stayed there eleven years; moved to Mt. Pul- aski, March 12, 1876; married Miss. Amelia Heier in Jeffersonville, Indiana,. April 25, 1865; she was born in that
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place, June 15, 1842; have had three children, viz: August Henry, born in Lin- coln, March 25, 1866; Louisa, born in Jeffersonville, Indiana, April . 5, 1870; Anna Marie, born in Lincoln, May 13, 1875; owns house and lot in Lincoln, val- ued $1,000; dem; Luth.
Llewellyn R. laborer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Chris; from Missouri
Logan J. T. laborer, Mt. Pulaski; dem; from Memphis, Tenn.
Lord P. A. plasterer, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Lord Wm. L. student, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; from Iowa
Lucas Caleb K. farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; born Illinois
Lucas Jabez, laborer; dem; born in Logan County
Lucas Richard B. Sec. 25; P.O. Mt. Pusaski; dem;
Lukens Geo. W. carpenter, Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Ohio
Lushbaugh H. F. jeweler, Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Springfield, Ill.
Lushbaugh J. W. Mrs. Mt. Pulaski; Luth; from Pittsburg, Pa.
M UIR JOHN, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Ken- tucky
Manley Richard, Sec. 30; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep.
Mann Edward. works for John Lincoln, Sec. I; rep; from Va.
Mann M. J. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; dem; born in this county
Martin W. W. merchant, Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Ohio
Mason C. C. retired, Mt. Pulaski; rep; from England
Mason J. O. restaurant, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; born in Mt. Pulaski
Masten John H. grain dealer, Mt. Pulaski; rep; Meth; from New York
Mathes M. L. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Uni; from Ohio
Mattfeldt T. H. O. retired, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Maus George, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Cath; from Germany
Maus Peter, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Mt. Pul- aski; dem; Cath; from Germany
May George, Sec. I; works for J. J. D. Seick; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem.
Mayer Frank P. musician, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; born in Mt. Pulaski
Mayer George Jr. saloon, Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; born in Logan County
MAYER GEORGE Sr., retired mer- chant, Mt. Pulaski; was born in Kirchberg, Germany, May 15, 1820; came to this country in May 1838, and went to Spring- field, Illinois; married there to Miss Caro- line Dingle, who was born in Baden, Ger- many; she died in 1845; had two children by this marriage, both dead; married again to Miss Ann Work, in this County, Feb. 29, 1848; she was born in Strasburg, Pennsyl- vania, March 29, 1814; have had three children, viz: George, born Feb. 17, 1851 (deceased); Franklin Pierce, born April 5, 1853; Susan E. born June 24, 1856 (deceased); was township school treasurer from 1861 to 1875; is tax collector of Mt. Pulaski township for year 1877; owns store- room and lot valued $6,000, also dwelling and lots valued $2,000; dem; Luth.
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