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BEAN BENJAMIN, Atlanta, dealer in drugs, medicines, paints, oils, wall paper, window curtains, glass lamps, stationery, school books, perfumery. cutlery, etc.
ARMINGTON ARTHUR, grain. dealer, Atlanta, Logan Co. Illinois
SHOALS GEORGE L. editor and proprietor of the Atlanta Argus
KIRK WILLIAM T., M.D. physician and surgeon, Atlanta
LONGNECKER JOHN N. At- lanta, wines and liquors, cigars and billiard saloon
LARISON ABEL, farmer and stock- raiser, Sec. 31; P.O. Atlanta
ORMSBY CHARLES H. postmaster TURNER, TUTTLE & CO. millers, Atlanta
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A LEXANDER HENRY, farmer, Sec. 21 ; P.O. Chesnut; dem; Pres; from Germany Allen Edward, R. farmer, Chesnut; rep; Uni; from Ohio
Allen George, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Chesnut; dem.
Allen Isaac N. farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; Meth. Epis. Ch; from Ohio
Allen Moses, farm hand, Sec. 7; P.O. Lincoln; rep; from Ohio
Andrews George, wagon-mkr. Chesnut; rep; from Maryland
Armstrong Adam, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lin- coln; rep; Meth; from Ireland
Armstrong Andrew, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Bea- son; rep; Meth. Epis. Ch; from Ireland
Armstrong Hugh, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Bea- son; rep; Meth; from Ireland
Armstrong James, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Lin- coln; rep; Meth; from Ireland
Armstrong William, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Lin- coln; rep; Meth; from Ireland
Ayres Richard, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; liberal; from Ohio
B AHR JOSEPH, laborer, Sec. II; P.O. Beason; dem; Cath; from Germany
Baker Samuel, brick-mkr. Sec. 27; P.O. Ches- nut; rep.
Baxter John L. farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; Uni; from Ohio
Bennett Ira, farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Lincoln; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Berry Nancy J. Mrs. farm, Sec. 25; P.O. Chesnut
Blackwell J. C. renter, Sec. 5; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; from Indiana
Bowers V. farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; from Ohio
BOWLES JOHN A. farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Beason; rep; Chris; born in DeWitt Co. Ill. July 26, 1841, and settled in Lo- gan Co. about 1847; was married Oct, 20, 1846, to Mary E. Hall, who was born in De Witt Co. Feb. 15, 1846; have six chil- dren named Charles H. born July 15, 1865; Joseph W. born March 1, 1867; Ora F. Oct. 20, 1868; Alva M. March 26,
1870; Ida F. Jan. 31, 1872; John K. Oct. 23, 1876; farm of 160 acres; has been school director for ten years
BOWLES WILLIAM F. farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Beason; rep; Chris; born in Sangamon Co. Ill. Sept. 9, 1835; lived in DeWitt Co. and settled in Logan Co. about 1847; was married Sept. 15, 1860, to Malinda J. Kenney, who was born in Bourbon Co. Ky. June 13, 1831; have two children, Moses K. born June 13, 1861, and Mary C., Dec. 1863; has been road commissioner and school director; owns farm 87 acres, value $4,350
Brady C. farm hand, Sec. 7; P.O. Lincoln Britton Harmon H. Chesnut; rep; from In- diana
Britton Henry, farmer, Chesnut; dem; from Indiana
Brooks Albert, laborer, Sec. 33; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; Meth; born Illinois
Brown B. B. farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Chesnut; rep; C. Pres; from New Jersey
Bullard Frank B. physician, Chesnut; rep. Burger Charles, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Lin- coln; dem; Luth; from Missouri
Burnside Meledus, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Bea- son; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Bush John C. farm hand, Sec. 30; dem; from Ohio.
C ALLEN GEORGE W. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Chesnut; rep; Meth; born Illinois Campbell Alexander, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Chesnut; rep; Meth; from Canada Campbell Angus, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from Canada
Campbell Duncan, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Chesnut; dem; Meth; from Scotland
Cannon Ephriam H. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from Alabama
Carson William, farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Bea- son; rep; Chris; from Ireland
CAUDY MARQUIS, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Chesnut; rep; Meth; born in Hamp- shire Co. Va. May 4, 1819, moved to Ohio in 1833, and to Illinos in 1843; first settled in Morgan Co. and came to Logan Co. in 1846; was married Jan. 28, 1847, to Mary
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F. Kenney, who was born in Miami Co. Ohio, Sept. 15, 1822; their children are: Mary L. born Dec. II, 1847; Sarah A. Aug. 23, 1849; Felitha J. born Aug. 25, 1851, and died Nov. 2, 1860; Mrs. Hannah M. Sheridan, born Dec. 12, 1853, and died Nov. 7, 1875; Daniel A. born Aug. 3, 1857, and died March 12, 1858; Poebe E. born Feb. 12, 1859; Martha J. W., Feb. 22, 1862, and died Sept. 11, 1871; Luella B. born Sept. 30, 1865; owns farm of 182 acres; has been school director for 25 years Clark Daniel, farmer, Chesnut; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Clark John W. physician, Chesnut; rep; Meth; born Illinois
Clark Michael, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; born Illinois
Clark William, farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Ches- nut; dem; from Pennsylvania
Clouse Andrew J. farmer, Chesnut; rep; from Indiana
Clouse William C. farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Chesnut; dem; Bap; from Pennsylvania Cochran J. W. renter, Sec. 28; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania Coffman Jacob, farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Cooper John, farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Ches- nut; born Illinois
Cooper Wm. farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lincoln; independent; Meth; from Ireland
COPPENBARGER WM. F. farm- er and stock raiser, Sec. 13; P.O. Kenny; dem; born in Logan Co. July 18, 1845; owns farm 95 acres, value $4,750; no fam- ily; his father was Peter Coppenbarger (deceased), who was an old settler in Lo- gan Co.
D ANIELS THOMAS H. blacksmith, Chesnut; rep; born Illinois Daniels William H. blacksmith, Chesnut; rep; Meth; born Illinois Davenport A. R. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Chesnut Davis J. O. farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Chesnut; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Dawson Calvin L. farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from Indiana
Dawson Gandison M. farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from Indiana
Dement Alfred B. farmer, Chesnut; rep; Meth; born Illinois
Dobbowl John, farm hand, Sec. 4; P.O. Bea- son; rep; born Illinois
Donnan Alexander, farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Donnan Benj. Sec. 21; P.O. Chesnut; rep ;- liberal; from Ohio
Donnan John, farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Donnan Peter, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Donnan William, farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Chesnut; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Downing J. farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Chesnut ;. rep; liberal; born Illinois
Duff A. M. farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
EDDY JESSE, farm hand, Sec. 18; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Elliott John, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Chesnut; rep; Chris; from Indiana
Ervine Johnston, farm hand, Sec. 20; P.O. Beason; independent; liberal; from Ireland Erwin A. retired, Sec. 7; P.O. Lincoln; inde- pendent; Epis; from Ireland
Evans Charles, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Meth; from Ireland
Evans Charles, laborer, See. 15; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; from Missouri
Evans John W. farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Meth; from Ireland
Evans Robert E. farmer, Sec, 19; P.O. Lin- coln; rep; Meth; from Ireland
Ewing Charles, school teacher; Chesnut; rep.
FARRIS RICHARD, farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Beason; rep.
Felts Albert, laborer, Sec. 33; P.O. Chesnut; independent; liberal; from Pennsylvania Fletcher Eli, farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Mt. Pu- laski; rep; Chris; born Illinois
Fletcher Moses, farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; from New Jersey Fletcher Thomas, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal
Foreman Geo. farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Kenny; rep; from Ohio Foreman Martha Mrs. Sec. 15; P.O. Beason; Chris; from Virginia
G ARNER JOHN, farmer, Sec. Io; P.O. Beason; rep; Meth. Epis.
GIBSON EDWARD, farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Beason; rep; born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Feb. 5, 1842; came to Pike Co. Ill. in 1848, and Logan Co. in 1861; was mar- ried Oct. 29, 1863, to Mary F. Ferguson
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who was born in Posey Co. Ind. Aug. 17, 1845; three children : Clarence R., Florence E. and Lyman E. Has a farm of 120 acres; served three years and nine months in Co. C, 106th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf .; was town clerk for four years, and has been school director
Githens Louis A. broom-mkr. Sec. 34; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from Pennsylvania
Gwynn John, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Beason; rep; liberal; from Ireland
Gwynn Thomas, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Beason, rep; liberal; from Ireland
TTAGEN PATRICK, farm hand, Sec. 7; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Cath; from Ire- land
Haley Dennis, laborer, Sec. 28; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Hall Henry, farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Skelton; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Hall John, farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Skelton; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Hall Noah P. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Chesnut; rep; Meth .- Epis; born Illinois
Hamilton John, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Meth; from Ireland
Hammon Joseph E. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from Ohio
Harcourt Aaron Q. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Chesnut; rep; Meth .- Epis; from Indiana Harcourt Frank B. Sec. 34; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from Indiana
Harcourt George W. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Chesnut; rep; Meth .- Epis; from Indiana Harding J. W. farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Hardy John G. farm hand, Sec. 9; P.O. Bea- son; independent; liberal; from Indiana Harney Anderson, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Lin- coln; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Harney John M. farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Harp Frederick, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Ches- nut; born Illinois
Hildreth John, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Kenny Hobbs Luther, school teacher, Sec. 25; P.O. Chesnut; rep; born Illinois
Hoover John, laborer, Chesnut; rep; from Ohio
Hoover Joseph, laborer, Chesnut; rep; from Ohio
HORNEY P. E. farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Meth; born in Ohio, Aug. 18, 1850; came to this county in 1856; mar- ried in 1876 to Mary L. Zollars, who was born in McLean Co. Ill. Jan. 28, 1855 Humphreys Nannie E. Mrs. Sec. 36; P.O. Chesnut; from Indiana
I DEN JAMES M. farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Irvine Wm. J. H. farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Bea- son ; rep; Epis; from Ireland
ISRAEL JOHN D. dry goods, groceries, etc. and postmaster, Chesnut; rep; born in Carroll Co. Indiana, Feb. 3, 1848; and settled in Logan Co. in 1861; en- listed in Company E. 106th Regiment I. V. I. and served through the war; was mus- tered out of service at Springfield, Aug. 2, 1865; then went to farming, and continued in that business till 1875, when he estab- lished a general store at Chesnut; was married Nov. 30, 1876, to Annie Clark, who was born in Logan Co. July 12, 1861 Israel Michael, Chesnut; rep; Meth .- Epis. Ch; from Indiana
Ivia D. J. laborer, Sec. 29; P.O. Chesnut; rep; liberal from Indiana
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ENSEN JACOB, farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Beason; rep; Luth. Ch; from Norway Jewel Charles, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Chesnut Johnston Andrew, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lin- coln; rep; Meth; from Ireland
Johnston E. farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Meth; from Ireland
Johnston Edward, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Beason; rep; Meth .- Epis. Ch; from Indiana Johnston Francis, farm hand, Sec. 18; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; born Illinois
Johnston James, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Lin- coln; rep; Meth; from Ireland
Johnston John, retired, Sec. 6; P.O. Lincoln; independent; Epis; from Ireland Johnston James, farm hand, Sec. 6; P.O. Lin- coln; rep; Meth; born in Illinois Johnston William, farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Lin- coln; rep; Meth; from Ireland
Johnston William, farm hand, Sec. 4; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Meth; born in Illinois
Joslin Isiah, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Chesnut; dem; Bap; from Indiana Joslin Nathan, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; from Ohio
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K EIRN SYLVESTER, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Beason; rep; from Ohio
Keeps J. W. farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Beason; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Keys J. J. farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Beason; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Knox Robert, farm hand, Sec. 4; P.O. Bea- son; rep; Meth; from Ireland
L AKIN HESTER MRS. farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Chesnut; Bap; from Pennsylvania Lakin Daniel S. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; Meth .- Epis. Ch; from Indiana Lakin George W. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Ches- rep; Meth .- Epis. Ch; from Indiana
Lakin Leander, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; from Indiana
Lang A. C. renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Lincoln; independent; Epis; from Ireland
Laughery David, farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Ches -. nut; rep; liberal; born Illinois
Laughery James, renter, Sec. 19; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; born Illinois
Leis George, laborer, Sec. 22; P.O. Chesnut; from Germany
Lemley William, retired, Sec. 33; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; Meth; from Vermont
Lucas Jabez C. farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Ches- nut; dem; born Illinois
M AY GEORGE W. farm hand, Sec. 10; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from Indiana
McCann John, laborer, Chesnut; dem; Cath; from Ireland
McCann John, section boss, Chesnut; dem; Cath; from Ireland
McDermott Lawrence, farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Beason; dem; Cath; from Ireland
McMahan John, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Beason; rep; from Canada
McMahan Robert, farmer, Sec. 3: P.O. Bea- son; rep; Meth .- Epis. Ch; from Canada
Mc Williams Irwin, farm hand, Sec. 9; P.O. Beason; rep; from Pennsylvania Mency J. C. miller, Sec. 33; P.O. Chesnut; independent; liberal; from Switzerland
MICHENER ISIAH J. groceries, dry goods, boots and shoes, etc. and grain dealer, and agent I. C. R.R. and American Express, Chesnut; rep; born in Clinton .Co. Ohio, Dec. 29, 1837; moved to Macon Co. Illinois in 1856, and to Logan Co. in 1871; has been in the grain trade at Ches- nut ever since; was married Dec. 4, 1862,
to Martha E. Whitaker, who was born in Logan Co. Nov. 13, 1841; one child, Nar- cisus E. born Oct. 12, 1863
Mills Elem, farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Beason; rep; from Indiana
Mitchel Aaron, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Moore William G. farm hand; Sec. 6; P.O. Skelton; dem; liberal; born Illinois
Morrow George, renter, Sec. 5; P.O. Lincoln; independent; liberal; from Ireland
Mowry George W. farmer, Sec. 23: P.O. Chesnut; rep; Meth .- Epis. Ch; from Ohio Mowry Joseph, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; from Ohio
MYRICK SYLVESTER, with J. J. Michener; rep; Meth .- Epis. Ch; from Ohio
NEVAL JAMES, farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Chesnut; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Newton Malon A. farmer, Sec. Io; P.O. Chesnut; dem; from Ohio
BURG JOHN, farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Chesnut; independent; Meth; from Sweden
Ogden James E. farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; from Connecticut
O'Hagan Arthur, farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Lin- coln; dem; Cath; from New York
PARKS. JOHN, plasterer, Sec. 33; P.O. Chesnut; rep; liberal; from Ohio
PARKS JAMES, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Beason; rep; Meth; born Sept. 25, 1839, in Ireland, and emigrated to America in 1847, and settled in Pike Co, Ill. the same year; moved to Logan Co. in 1866; was married Jan. 4, 1866, to Sarah McMahon, who was born Dec, 13, 1839, in Canada; have five children, their names are Francis S. born Nov. 4, 1867; Robert W., Aug. 24, 1869; Thomas H., Jan. II, 1872; James E., Jan. II, 1874; Emma J., Jan, 9, 1876; owns. farm of 240 acres, value $12,000; served: three years in the army as principal musician of the 106th I. V. I; is school treasurer
Parks Robert, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Beason; rep; Meth ; from Ireland
Pattison T. R. farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; Meth; from Indiana
Peoples Robert, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; liberal; born Illinois
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Peoples Stewart, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; from Ireland
Perry Edward, farm hand, Sec. 19; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; born Illinois Phillips Charles, school teacher, Sec. 27; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from Kansas
Piath M. school teacher, Sec. 29; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; C. Pres.
R ANDOLPH WILLIAM M. farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Kenney; dem; born in Illinois RANDOLPH JAMES (deceased), Ætna Township; born in Lee Co. Va. May 8, 1806, and settled in Logan Co. in 1831; was married Aug. 29, 1824, to Nancy M. Woodard, who was born March I, 1807, who still survives him. Mr. Randolph died Oct 1, 1852; they had fifteen children, seven of whom are living; their names are, Mrs. Francis J. Hough, William P., James .S., Willoughby T., Valentine C., Mrs. Nancy A. Gullett, David C; Mr. R. was one of the pioneer settlers of this county
RANDOLPH WILLIAM (deceased)
father of W. H. Randolph; was one of the pioneer settlers of Logan Co. having come to this county in 1830, when the place was nothing but a wilderness; he was born in Norfolk, Va. in 1792, and died Feb. 26, 1867; his wife was Matilda Kearns, who was born in North Carolina, in 1797, and died Jan. 2, 1863
RANDOLPH WILLOUGH-
BY H. farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 24; P.O. Kenney; dem; Bap; born in Lee Co. Va. Aug. 18, 1820, and came to Logan Co. with his parents in 1830; was married Sept. II, 1845, to Levisa, daughter of the late James Barr, who was born Sept. 29, 1827, in Indiana; they had seven children, named James M. born June 27, 1846; Margaret M., April 21, 1848; Nancy J., March 24, 1850, and died April 16, 1850; William M., July 21, 1851; Mary E., Feb. 6, 1854; Levisa A., Sept. 21, 1856; Emma J., July 26, 1860; Ida L., May 9, 1864; owns farm of 160 acres
Regan Matilda Mrs. Sec. 13; P.O. Kenney; Bap.
Rentschler Fredrick, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Luth; from Germany
Richard Harry, farm hand, Sec. 7; P.O. Lincoln; dem; from Pennsylvania Robison Robert, farm hand, Sec. 6; P.O. Lincoln; rep; from Ireland
Roos John, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Beason; rep; Luth; from Germany
Ruble H. W. farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from Ohio
Rutledge Charles, retired, Sec. 19; P.O.
Lincoln; independent; Meth; from Ireland Rutledge Samuel, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Meth; from Ireland
SAFLY ADAM R., farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Chesnut; rep; Meth; from Illinois
Safly John M. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Chesnut; rep; Meth; born Illinois
Safly Stephen F. farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Beason; rep; Meth; from Ohio?
Schaffinacker George, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Seely F. G. school teacher; boards with P. E. Horney, Sec. 5; P.O. Lincoln; rep; from Ohio
Sheridan Joseph, laborer, Sec. 33; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Sheridan Melville, blacksmith, Chesnut; dem; from Ohio
Shields John W. farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Bea- son; dem; Chris; from Kentucky
Shumate James W. farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from Kentucky
Simcoe Jonathan, farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Bea- son; rep; born Illinois
Simcoe Philander, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Bea- son; rep; born Illinois
Splain F. farm hand, Sec. 7; P.O. Lincoln; rep; lib; from Ireland
Splain John, farm hand, Sec. 15; P.O. Bea- son; rep; from Indiana
Splain. William H. renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Lin- coln; independent; Epis; from Ireland
Sproll O. farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Beason; rep; liberal; from Ireland
Start A. farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Beason; inde- pendent; from Indiana
Stewart John, farm hand, Sec. 6; P.O. Lin- coln; rep; Meth.
Stewart William, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Ken- ney; dem; M. E. Ch; from Ireland
Sulivan John, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Cath; from Ireland
T ANNER DANIEL, farmer, Sec. I; P. O. Kenney; dem; from Ireland
Taylor William, farm hand, Sec. 6; P.O. Lin- coln; rep; from Indiana
Tefft Joseph, farm hand, Sec. 30; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; born Illinois
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Thompson Henry L. farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Kenney; dem; from Virginia.
Thompson James, laborer Sec. 36; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; from Illinois Thompson J. W. farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Ches- nut; dem; from Virginia
Thompson John, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; from Pennsylvania
Tierney Richard, farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Bea- son; dem; Cath; from Ireland
W ALKER ALFRED, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from Indiana
Walker Jacob, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Ches- Lanut; rep; from Indiana
Walker James, laborer, Chesnut ;? dem; from Indiana
Walker Sandy B. farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Bea- son; dem; Bap; from Indiana
Watson Richard H. farmer, Sec. I;P.O. Ken- ney; dem; M. E. Ch; born Illinois
WELSH ROBERT, farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Chesnut; dem; Cath; born in Ireland in 1824; came to this country in 1850, and to this county in 1860; married Ellen Mc- Namara, Sept. 7, 1849, who was born in Ireland; have two children living and five dead
West Baxter, laborer, Chesnut; rep; from Ohio
West Jesse, laborer, Chesnut; rep; from Ohio West Jesse C. laborer, Chesnut; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Whitaker B. farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Chesnut; dem; liberal; born Illinois
WHITAKER T. F. farmer, and stock- raiser, Sec. 30; P.O. Chesnut; dem; liberal; born in this county, Dec. I, 1837; his parents came to Jacksonville, Ill. in 1835, and to this county in 1836; they had four- teen children, of whom ten are living and four dead; his father was born in Shelby
Co. Ky. Nov. 13, 1803, and died Aug. 23, 1870, and his mother was born in Henry Co. Ky. Feb. 7, 1809
WHITAKER WILLIAM S. far- mer, Sec. 20; P.O. Mt. Pulaski: dem; liberal; born in Indiana Nov. 13, 1831; heleft there with his father in 1835 for Jacksonville; stayed there one year, from there he came to this county, where he still lives; owns 350 acres of land; some is in Secs. 20, 25, 29, 31, and in Chesnut; married Loucetta Wig- ginton in 1861, who was born in Trimble Co. Ky. Jan. 16, 1840; had ten children Almanza was born Aug. 4, 1862, died Oct. 10, 1862; Alfred A., Nov. 25, 1863, George E., Aug. 25, 1865; Mertis B., Dec. 25, 1867; Ellenas, Sept. 13, 1869, died Nov. 16, 1869; John M., Oct. 4, 1870; Mary, March 29, 1872; Louisa A. Dec. 17, 1873, died April 14, 1874; William E., Feb. 12, 1874; Lou- cetta, May, 28, 1876
WILEY C. S. miller, Sec. 32; P.O. Chesnut; independent; liberal; born in Ohio Dec. 19, 1843; came to this county Sept. 27, 1877; married to Miss Amanda Kipper in 1868, who was born in Chris- tian Co. III. in 1855; have two children, William and Alonzo
Williams Joseph, farm hand, Sec. 30; P.O .. Mt. Pulaski; from Indiana
Winkle George W. farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Chesnut; dem; Chris. Ch; from Ohio Wolcott Nelson, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Ches- nut; rep; from New York
Woollems Jacob, farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Ches- nut, dem; from Ohio
YOUNG DANIEL L. farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Chesnut; rep; Uni; from Ohio
7.INN JACOB, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Chesnut; independent; liberal; from Pennsylvania
ATNA BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
COPPENBARGER WM. F. farm- er and stock raiser, Sec. 13; P.O. Kenney
ISRAEL JOHN D. dry goods, gro- ceries, boots and shoes, notions, and' gene- ral country store, and postmaster; Ches- nut
MENCY & WILEY, custom millers, Atna Township, Sec. 32
MICHENER ISIAH J. groceries, dry goods, boots and shoes, and grain deal- er and general country store; agent I. C. R.R. and Am. Ex. Co. Chesnut
SNYDER BROTHERS. manufac- turers and dealers in hardwood lumber; bridge furnishing a specialty
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ROADWELL OWNSHIP.
BROADWELL TOWNSHIP.
A WE GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Luth; from Germany
ALLEN JACOB R. farmer, Sec. 17; P.O Lincoln; born in Fairfield Co. Ohio, May 12, 1829; married February 18, 1852, to Charlotte Briggs, born in Warren County, Kentucky, March 14, 1832; has five child- ren: Edward M., Henry R., Charlotte M., William D., Clarence G .; lost four
BEAN JOHN, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Meth; Virginia
Bean Solomon, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Broad- well; dem; Meth; from Virginia
Beaver M. H. farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Lincoln; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Beck S. S. farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; from Illinois
Bell T. B. farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Lincoln; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Bellenger Edward, farmer, Broadwell; rep; liberal; from Indiana
Billingesley James W. farmer, Broadwell; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Blackburn Magaret T. widow Wm. Sec. 31; P.O. Broadwell; Cath; from Ohio
Boggs William A. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Lin- coln; independent; Chris; from Ohio
Bolin John, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Luth; from Germany
Brausmer X. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Cath; from Germany
Bransturder Squire, farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Broadwell; dem; liberal; from Ohio
BRIGGS CHARLES L. farmer, de- ceased, Sec. 17; rep; Meth; born in War- ren County, Kentucky, Jan. 22, 1804; married March 23, 1826, to Matilda Otey; she was born in New Kent County, Vir- ginia, July 22, 1802; he came to this county in 1834; owned 520; acres at time of his death, value $26,000; had ten chil- dren: Martha, married C. G. Goldsmith; James, died on the plains going to Cali- fornia; Margaret A., married G. Webb; Charlotte, married J. Rallen; Judith, mar- ried S. Webb; Thomas, married Martha Hartis; Charles L. died in 1861; David P.,
married Mary Petro; John F. deceased; Hezekiah, married Elizabeth Kerus
BRIGGS DAVID P. farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lincoln; rep; M. E. Ch; born in Logan County, Illinois, Sept. 8, 1839; mar- ried Mary Petro; she was born in Indiana, Sept. 12, 1851; has two children: Aurabelle, Jacob A .; lost one
BRIGGS WILLIAM T. farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Lincoln; rep; M. E. Ch; born Oct. 6, 1845, in Logan County, Illinois; mar- ried June 16, 1870, to Martha Hartis, born in Butler County, Kentucky; his father is Charles Briggs, one of the oldest settlers here; has three children: Laurena, Thomas L., and Lucy
Brown Mary Jane, widow Jacob, Sec. 14; P.O. Lincoln, Logan Co. Ill; Chris
Bulger Thomas, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Broad- well; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Burns Patrick, farmer, Sec, 15; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Cath; from Ireland
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