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Hogue D. J. restaurant, Hartsburg; dem; liberal
Hogue J. A. grocer, Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Horney I. A. blacksmith, Hartsburg; rep: liberal; from Ohio
Houston William, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Pres; from Scotland
Howser James W. farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Emden; rep; Chris.
Huskins Washington, renter, Sec. I0; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
TNSKIP JAMES, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Emden; dem; liberal; born Ohio
JACKSON CHARLES D. farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Hartsburg; born' in Ohio, 1825; rep; Chris; came to this county in 1849; owns 170 acres valued $8,500; mar- ried in 1855, to Mrs. Mary B. Musick, who was born in Indiana, in 1820; have five
children living: John W., Phebe C., Wil- lard, Permelia, Susie A., one is dead; he holds the office of school director
Johnson Henry, renter, Sec. 18; P.O. Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany Jackson J. W. farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Harts- burg; dem; Chris; from Maryland
Jackson John W. renter, Sec. 26; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; Chris; born Illinois
Jackson Levi, renter, Sec. 34; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; from Maryland
Johns W. K. renter, Sec. II; P.O. Harts- burg; dem; liberal; born Ohio
K ELSY JAMES H. farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Emden; dem; Chris; from New York Klason Geo. renter, Sec. 22; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Germany
Klockenga George B. renter, Sec. 4; P.O. Emden; independent; ¿ Luth; from Ger- many
Klockenga Henry, renter, Sec. 5; P.O. Em- den; rep; Meth; from Germany
Klostermen John, dry goods and groceries, Hartsburg; dem; liberal; from Germany Knochel Michael, renter, Sec. 32; P.O. Hartsburg: rep; Cath; from Germany Krommenga Menso, renter, Sec. 8; P.O. Em- den; independent; Luth; from Germany Kumrade John, renter, Sec. 19; P.O. Harts- burg; dem; Luth; from Germany
L ATHAM GEORGE, renter, Sec. 24; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from Ken- tucky
LATHAM T. W. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; born in Kentucky, 1864: came to this county in 1866; he en- listed Sept. 3, 1861, in the 20th Kentucky V. I., Co. C; was in sixteen engagements; was discharged Sept. IS, 1865; married Sallie J. Cochran in 1874, who was born in Virginia, in 1853; have two children: Minnie, born May 10, 1875, and William A., Feb. II, IS77
LEACH J. T. farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; liberal; born in Indiana, Dec. 25, 1847; came to this county in 1865; married Sigorna Helen Pace, Dec. 28, 1871; she was born in Ohio in 1853; they have two children living and one dead
Lehling Peter, wagon mkr. Emden; rep; Bap; from Germany
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Levell Wm. renter, Sec. 31; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Ley F. merchant, Emden; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Loda Louis Dr. Hartsburg
Lolling Albert, renter, Sec. 30; P.O. Harts- burg; independent; Pres; from Germany Lolling Henry, renter, Sec. 30; P.O. Harts- burg; independent; Pres; from Germany LONGAN JAMES N. express agent and grain dealer, Hartsburg; rep; born in Pennsylvania, July 4, 1836; came to this county in 1862; married Harriet A. Min- sker July 3, 1860; she was born in Penn- sylvania, in 1838; have one child, Mary I., born April 12. 1861; holds the office of U. S. express agent, and deals in grain for A. W. Ray
Lubbers George, renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; from Germany
Lubbers Isaac, renter, Sec. 30; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; German Reform; from Ger- many
Lubbers Otto, renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Emden; rep; Bap; from Germany
Lubbers Reemt, renter, Sec. 30; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; Bap; from Germany
Lutz Fred, renter, Sec. 7; P.O. Emden; rep; Meth; from Germany
Luts John, renter, Sec. 7; P.O. Emden; inde- pendent; Meth; from Germany
M AIER HERMAN, renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Maier Jacob, renter, Sec. 7; P.O. Emden; independent; Meth; from Germany
Manges Jacob, wagon mkr. Hartsburg; dem; Clıris.
Manges Samuel, constable, Hartsburg; dem; Chris; from Indiana
Marr John E. rents of Mrs. Huston, Sec. II; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Eng- land
Martin Ira, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Chris; from Ohio
MARTIN J. H. farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; born in Ohio, May 25, 1850; came to this county in 1876; married Jannie Leach Aug. 3, 1874, who was born Feb. 14, 1847, in Illinois; have one child, Charles E., born July 22, 1875 Martin James, farmer, Sec. 35 north; P.O. Emden; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
MARTIN JOHN H. farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Hartsburg; born in Ohio, Feb. 10, 1844; rep; liberal; came to this county in 1863; he enlisted in the Second I. V. C., Co. K, and served from Oct. 1863, till Dec. 1865, and was in many engagements; mar- ried Emma Wertz Oct. 22, 1866; she was born in Pennsylvania, Oct. 6, 1846; have four children: Sudy M., was born Sept. 17, 1868; Effie M., Oct. 30, 1871; Edwin M., Nov. 22, 1873; and Lizzie V., Oct. 28, 1876
Martin Wm. farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; Pres; from Pennsylvania
Masch Charles, renter, Sec. 28; P.O. Harts- burg; Luth; from Germany
Masker S. A. farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Pennsylvania
Matlock I. F. physician, Hartsburg; from Indiana
Matlock John, farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Emden; rep; liberal; from Indiana
Matlock William P. farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Em- den; rep; Chris; from Indiana
McClellan Thomas, farm hand; P.O. Harts- burg; independent; Pres; born Illinois
MCCORMICK J. farmer and stock- raiser, Sec. 9; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Pres; came to this county in 1861; owns 220 acres, valued at $13,500; holds the office of school-director; married Eliza McGowan in Walton-on-the-Hill, Liverpool, England, where she was born November 16, 1834. Have eight children: William W., born in Washington, D.C. January 25, 1860; John L., same place, February 10, 1861; James P., September 10, 1862; Robert N., Nov- ember 29, 1863; Elizabeth G., June 7, 1865; Margaret J., November 7, 1866; Thomas T., October 19, 1869; Donald B., August 9, 1871; born in this county
McElhiney George, teacher; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; born Illinois
McELHINEY M. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; born in Ohio, 1809; came to this county in IS53; owns II0 acres, valued at $6,600; married in 1846, to Cath- arine Reinhart, who was born in Germany, 1827. Have seven children living: Se- bastian . R., Mary C., Richard, George M., William H., James H., Peter V. Has been justice of the peace
McElkiney Richard, renter, Sec. 25; P.(). Hartsburg; dem; liberal; born Illinois
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McMacth James, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; Pres; from Scotland
McMullen Henry, lives with his father; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Cath; born in this county McMullen John W. works for H. Shirley on Sec. 15; P.O. Lincoln; dem; liberal
McMullin Michael, renter, Sec. 3; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Cath; from Ireland
McNish Robert, blacksmith and farmer, Sec.
12; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Pres; from Scot- land
Meiger Seade, laborer, Emden; independent; liberal; from Germany
Meyer Tangus, renter, Sec. 21; P.O. Harts- burg; dem; Ger. Ref; from Germany
Mickle John, druggist, Emden; rep; liberal; born in this state
Miles Marcus, farmer, Sec. 33 north; P.O. Emden; rep; liberal; from Vermont
Miller A. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Indiana
Miller Fred. butcher, Hartsburg; indepen- dent; liberal; from Michigan
Miller Fred. retired; P.O. Hartsburg; from Germany
Miller Geo. W. grocer, Emden; rep; liberal; born in this state
Miller H. C. farmer, Sec. 36 north; P.O. Ar- mington, Tazewell County; rep; liberal; born in Logan County
MILLER JOHN, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; born in this county, 1851; married Minerva Jackson in 1873, who was born in Maryland, 1853; have two children: Larrie L., born July 13, 1874, and Charles E., December 13, '75; he holds the office of road master
Miller John, retired; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from Kentucky
Miller Thomas J. farmer, Sec. 36 north; P.O.
Armington, Tazewell County; rep; Chris. Miller Wm. B. grocer, Emden; rep; Chris; from Tennessee
Montgomery Wiry, works for Joseph Vinren, Sec. 33 north; P.O. Emden; from Kentucky Moore I. C. renter, P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Morris Jacob, renter, Sec. 34; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Mounts Joseph G. laborer, Hartsburg; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Mowry Charley, lives with his father; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Mowry James D. farmer, Sec. 35 north; P.O. Boynton, Tazewell County; rep; Meth.
MUSICK BERRY, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; born in Indiana in 1818; came to this county with his parents, the first settlers on Sugar Creek, in October, 1819; he has ever since resided on this creek; owns 322 acres, valued at $16,100; married Lucinda Bruner in 1840; she was born in Kentucky in 1821. They have seven children: Harriett, Sarah, James W., George H., Martha J., Mary L., Mar- · garet I.
MUSICK H. A. farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; born in this county, May 28, 1851; married Maritta O. Cheno- weth, January 25, 1871, who was born in Indiana, November 25, 1852. Have two children: Edwin B., born February 3, 1873; Lyman Claude, October 30, 1874. He holds the office of school director
Musick F. A. grain dealer, Hartsburg; rep; Chris.
Musick J. R. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; Chris; born Illinois
N ALL LARKIN, merchant, Hartsburg; dem; from Kentucky
Nall R. P. sewing machine agent, Hartsburg; dem; Chris; from Kentucky
Neef John, renter, Sec. 23; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Luth; from Germany
Neely Edward, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Harts- rep; liberal; from England
Nelems West, renter, Sec. 36 south; P.O. Lincoln; rep.
Nelling F. farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Pennsylvania
Nunga Fred. renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Germany
LBERS GEIKE, renter, Sec. 6; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany
OHMART GEORGE W. wagon maker, Emden; rep;C.Pres; born in Illinois, Feb. 28, 1846; came to this county in 1852; was a member of Company B, 73d I. V. I. and in twenty-one engagements; was mar- ried to Olla Robinson, February 27, 1873; she was born in Mason County, 1855. Have two children : George R. born December 13, 1873, and Carrie D., October 3, 1875; his father was a native of Pennsylvania, and settled in Montgomery County, Illinois,
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in 1842, where he remained three years; from there he moved to Menard County, Illinois, where he remained until he died, in 1852
Olbers Geike, renter, Sec. 6; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany
Olbers Wiecker, renter, Sec. 6; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany
Oltsmans Anton, renter, Sec. 22; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; Meth; from Germany
Oltmans John, tailor, Emden; rep; Meth; from Germany
Oltmans Oltman, renter, Sec. 26; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; Meth; from Germany
PARTON PETER, farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; dem.
Paul H. A. J. farmer, Sec. 34 north; P.O. Boin, Tazewell Co; dem; Chris.
Peterson Lend, rents of James Cunningham, Sec. 10; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth.
Pettzmann Fred. renter, Sec. 28; P.O. Harts- burg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Pinneo Thomas, farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Pyne W. J. renter, Sec. 33 north; P.O. Em- den; dem; Chris; from Indiana
UISENBERRY C. W. farmer, Sec. I; P. O. Atlanta; dem; Pres.
Quisenberry H. C. farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. At- lanta; rep; Pres; from Kentucky
Quisenberry R. R. farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. At- lanta; rep; liberal; from Kentucky
Quisenberry T. H. farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Lin- coln; independent; Pres; from Kentucky
R ADEMAKER FOLKER I', renter; Sec. 23; P.O. Hartsburg: rep; Luth; from Germany
Rademacher Alfred, renter, Sec. 5; P.O. Em- den; rep; Luth; from Germany
Ralston Dr. J. P. druggist, Emden; rep; from Iowa
Ramsey James, renter, Sec. II; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; liberal; born in Ohio
Raney Jerry, renter, P.O. Hartsburg; dem; liberal; from Indiana
Reinholz Jacob, blacksmith, Emden; dem; Luth; from Germany
Reinholz. L. renter, Sec. 19; P.O. Hartsburg, Ind; Luth; from Germany
Reinlander Peter, farmı hand, P.O. Harts- burg; dem; Cath; from Germany
Reirdon William, section boss, Hartsburg; independent; Cath; born in Ireland
Remmes Henry, renter, Sec. 18; P.O. Harts- burg; rep: from Germany
Remmes Jake, retired, P.O. Emden; rep; Bap; from Germany
Remmes Peter, renter, Sec. 29: P.O. Harts- burg; independent; Bap; from Germany
Resse Charles, farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from New York
Richards B. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; from Indiana
Rieke John, renter, Sec. 6; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany
Riemann Tgark, renter, Sec. 7; P.O. Emden; independent; liberal; from Germany®
Rihme John, renter, Sec. 31; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Ger. Ref; from Germany
Rihme Peter, renter, Sec. 31; P.O. Harts- burg; dem; German Reform; from Ger- many
Rinehart P. farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; liberal; from Germany
Ritchie John E. painter, Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Ritzhaupt Jacob, renter, Sec. 30; P.O. Harts- burg; dem; Luth; from Germany
Robinson James, renter, Sec. 4; P. O. Em- den; rep; liberal; from Indiana
Rodenberg F. W. Rev. Hartsburg; rep; clergyman; from Prussia
Roelfs T. renter, Sec. 8; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Meth; from Germany
Rohdel H. farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Emden; rep; Meth; from Germany
Rohdemaker T. renter, Sec. 31; P.O. Em- den; dem; Meth; from Germany
Rohlps Harm, renter, Sec. 31 north; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany
Roles Frank, laborer, Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Roles S. N. blacksmith, Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from Pennsylvania
ROSS GEORGE H. farmer, Sec. 27; lives in Hartsburg; born in Cass Co. March 3, 1845, and came to this county in 1871; rep; married Anna E. Gabbard Feb. 3, 1874, who was born in'Sangamon Co. Dec. 19, 1855; have two children: Charles E. born May 28, 1875; and Ida M., Nov. 14. 1876
Rubens A. renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Ger. Ref; from Germany
Rubens Esdert, renter, Sec. 9; P.O. Harts- burg; dem; Luth; from Prussia
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Rudolph C. W. farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Lin- coln; born Illinois
SAMPEN FRED. renter, Sec. 8; P.O. Em- den; rep; Meth; from Germany
Sarver Harvy, farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Bap; from Virginia
Scheets Jacob V. farmer, Sec. 35 north; P.O. Emden; dem; liberal; from Indiana
Scheets John, farmer, Sec. 35 north; P.O. Emben; dem; Chris; from Kentucky
Schenck Peter J. farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; from New York
Schmidt H. T. blacksmith, Emden; independ- ent; Luth; from Germany
Schroder Henry, renter, Sec. 30; P.O. Harts- burg; dem; Luth; from Germany
Scrogdon John, farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; born in Illinois
Sherwood Isaac, farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; Meth; from Maryland
Sherwood Jabez, renter, Sec. 14; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; Meth; from Maryland
Sherwood Millard, lives with his father; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
SHIRLEY HENRY, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Hartsburg; born in Kentucky, Jan. I, 1841; came to this county in 1851; rep; Chris; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; married Martha Smallwood, April 18, 1869, who was born June 18, 1848; have two children: John H. born Sept. 26, 1871, and George A., Aug. 24, 1873
Shirley James W. farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; Chris; from Kentucky
Shivlar Thomas J. carpenter ; P.O. Emden; dem; Meth; from Ohio
Slavens Charles, school teacher, Emden; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Smith Daniel, works for John Scheets; dem; Chris.
Snyder M. A. Mrs. boarding-house, Emden; Chris; from Ohio
Snyder I. H. clerk, Emden; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Snyder William O. laborer, Emden; dem; born in Illinois
Sparks W. farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Indiana
Statenbecker Daniel, farm hand; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; from Pennsylvania
Stégen John, renter, Sec. 21; P.O. Harts- burg; independent; Luth; from Germany Steward David, renter, Sec. 24; P.O. Harts- burg; independent; Pres; from Scotland
STEWART JOHN F. farmer, Sec. Io; P.O. Hartsburg; born in Scotland, March, 1826; came to this county in 1865; dem; Pres; owns 50 acres, valued at $2,400 Stockton William, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from New Jersey
Stonefer Daniel, renter, Sec. 12; P.O. Atlanta; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Strade James, renter, Sec. 28; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; Chris.
Stratmeyer Herman, renter, Sec. 23; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Meth; from Ger- many
Straughn Charles, farm hand; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; from Maryland
Sumner Elizabeth, Emden; Meth; born in Ohio
Sumner J. W. farmer, Sec. I0; P.O. Emden; rep ; Chris.
Sutfin James L. lives with his mother; dem; liberal; from Indiana
Sutfin Mary E. Mrs. renter, Sec. 24; P.O. Hartsburg; Meth; from Kentucky
Swilley Philip, carpenter, Hartsburg; dem; Chris.
TAMMUS MARTIN, retired; P.O. Em- den; independent; Ger. Ref; from Ger- many
Taylor Abe, farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; from Ohio
TAYLOR GEORGE W. farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 9; P.O. Emden; rep; lib- eral; born in Pike Co. Ohio, Oct. 15, 1834; came to this county in 1868; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; has held the of- fice of school director, and was in Co. C, 9Ist O. V. I. and in one engagement; mar- ried Rebecca Johnson, Oct. 22, 1861, who was born in Scioto Co. Ohio; have seven children, four boys and three girls: Charles Dugan, born Jan. 17, 1863; Wilburn, Feb. 10, 1865; Ona, Nov. 30, 1867; Harry, Feb. 4, 1869; Mary, Feb. 9, 1874; William, April I, 1876; Carrie, Feb. 4, 1871, and died Sept. 14, 1872
Tholen Fiurk; renter, Sec. 31 north; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany
Tholen John, renter, Sec. 31 north; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany Thomas George, renter, Sec. 29; P.O. Harts- burg; dem; from Michigan
Timm Henry, renter, Sec. 34 north; P.O. Emden: dem; Luth; from Germany
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Timm John, works for J. Wiebers; dem; Luth; from Germany
Tolen John, renter, Sec. 18; P.O. Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany
Tolles Benjamin, works for Ed. Meely; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
U PDYKE C. W. station agent and tel. opr. Emden; from Ohio
I IEBERKORN WILLIAM, renter, Sec. · 23; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Vinron Joseph, renter, Sec. 32 north; P.O. Emden; independent; liberal; from France
WALKER G. T. renter, Sec. 27; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; born in Illi- nois
Wallace Thomas, works for D. Williams; P .- O. Emden; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Ward P. grain merchant, Emden; rep; lib- eral; from Ohio
Watkins Aaron, laborer, lives on Sec. 16; P .- O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Wechter Berend, renter, Sec. 14; P.O. Harts- burg; dem; Luth; from Germany
Wechter Wm. works for A. Oltsmans, Sec. 22; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; liberal; from Germany
Weiland Berend, lives with his father; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Meth; from Ger- many
Weiland John, renter, Sec. 22; P.O. Harts- burg; independent; Meth; from Germany Weiszhoof Fred, farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; from Germany
Wessels Heige, works for Etmont, Sec. 9; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Wessels Klaas, renter, Sec. 21; P.O. Harts- burg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Wessels Wessel, renter, Sec. 32; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; from Germany
Westfall John, farmer, Sec. 34 north; P.O. Emden; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Weubers Peter, renter, Sec. 7; P.O. Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany
Wheeler John, renter, Sec. 32; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; from Ohio
White W. H. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Harts- burg; rep; Chris; from Kentucky
Wiebers John, renter, Sec. 34 north; P.O. Emden; dem; Luth; from Germany
WIEBURG HENRY, grain mer- chant, Emden; rep; liberal; born in Ger- many Oct. 13, 1847; came to this county in 1866; was school director several terms; has been in Emden two years in the grain business; handles from two to three hun- dred thousand bushels of grain each year; he also sells wagons, plows, coal, and other commodities; married Mary Groenewald in Jan. 1867; she was born in Germany in 1852; they have four children, three girls and one boy
WHALEN THOMAS, renter, Sec. 5; P.O. Emden; dem; Cath; born in Ireland; came to this county in 1868; married Marila Scammahorn, July 24, 1869; they have four children: Ellen, born July 16, 1870; Thomas, Dec. 23, 1873; William, March 12, 1875, and Johanna, Aug. 30, 1877
Wiggers Swister, renter, Sec. 29; P.O. Harts- burg; rep;German Reformed; from Germany Wilken Wm. laborer, P.O. Emden; independ- ent; Luth; from Germany
Williams David, renter, Sec. 32 north; P.O. Emden; dem ; liberal; born in Ohio
Williamson William, farm hand; P.O. Lin- coln
Wilson R. farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; rep; - from Ohio
Wilson R. C. renter, Sec. 13; P.O. Harts- burg; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Wodetzky G. E. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Lin- coln; dem; Luth; from Germany
Woland Salomon, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Pres; from Pennsylvania
Woland Salomon J. attorney, P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Wolent E. R. meat market, Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Wollar Louis, renter, Sec. 34 north; P.O. Emden; rep; Chris; from Indiana
Wooley Wm. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Lincoln; dem; from Ohio
Wortmann Henry, renter, Sec. 24; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Ger- many
Wren M. N. teacher, Hartsburg; rep; Bap; from Ohio
Wyllie Alexander, lives with Wm. Adam; P.O. Hartsburg; Pres; from Scotland
URKAMMER FRED. renter, Sec. 23;
Z P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Luth; from Ger- many
ORVIL TOWNSHIP BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
ALBERTS P. J. & CO. (P. J. Al- berts and John Wm. Bredendick) general dealers in dry goods, groceries, hardware, boots and shoes, farm implements, and also dealers in grain, Emden
AUKES EHME E. physician and surgeon, Emden, Ill.
LONGAM JAMES M. deals in grain, coal and agricultural implements, Harts- burg, Ill.
OHMART GEORGE W. general buggy and wagon maker, Emden, Ill.
WIEBURG HENRY, dealer in grain, agricultural implements, coal, etc. Emden, Ill.
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A DOLPH MICHAEL, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. San Jose; Meth; from Germany Ahrens Henry J. farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Emden; rep; Meth; from Germany
Ahrens Henry, farmer, lives with his father, Sec. I; P.O. Emden; independent; Meth; born Illinois
Alexander Milton G. farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Delavan; rep; from Ohio
Albers Claus, farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Emden; liberal; from Germany
ALLISON JAMES, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Hartsburg: rep; liberal; was born in Ohio in 1844; came to this county in 1851; and was one of the first settlers in Lincoln, where his mother still lives; his father hauled the lumber from Pekin for the first house in Lincoln; was a member of Co. H, 68th I. V. I. and was discharged after three months' service; married Eliza Fowlis from Indiana, April 29, 1872; have two children: Isaiah and Minnie May
Amos John, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Delavan; dem; Cath; from Germany
Andrus Caspar, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. San Jose; rep; Meth; from Germany
Andrus Caspar, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. San Jose Arends John, farmer, rents eighty acres, Sec. I; rep; Bap; from Germany
Arends Reemt, farmer, rents eighty acres, Sec. 36; P.O. Emden; rep; Bap; from Germany Ayer Amos, farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Meth ; born in Illinois
Ayer J. E. farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Ohio
B ANTA CHARLES L. farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mason City; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Banta Frank, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mason City; dem; Meth; born in Illinois
Banta Isaac, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mason City; dem; liberal; from Kentucky
Barber Charles, laborer, Sec. 32; P. O. New Holland; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Barker J. S. grain dealer, of the firni of Stevens & Barker; branch elevator San Jose; P.O. San Jose
Baumfalk T. renter, Sec. 25; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Germany
Bivens William, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. New Holland; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Boland J. farmer, rents eighty acres, Sec. 35; P.O. Emden; dem; liberal
Block Morris, renter, Sec. 24; P.O. Harts- burg; liberal; from Germany
Boevors Frederick, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. San Jose; rep; Meth; from Germany
Bower J. farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Delavan; rep; Bap; born in Illinois
BOWLES C. F. farmer, Sec. 1; P.O.Em- den; rep; Chris; born in Illinois May 10, 1842; came to this county in 1871; owns three acres of land valued at $1,000; enlisted in Co. E, 68th Illinois Infantry from Tazewell Co; was out but four months, doing guard duty at Alexandria and Washington; mar- ried Miss H. A. Knight, daughter of Rev. Samuel Knight (who was one of the first Christian preachers in this county, and now lives in Missouri), Dec. 6, 1863; have a family of five children living and two dead: Martha Estella aged twelve years, Ella ten years, Andrew W. nine years, Lee Morris five years, Ida Belle four years; he is the son of Rev. W. P. Bowles, who is well remembered as the pioneer Christian preacher in Logan Co. and a comrade of Abraham Lincoln through the Black Hawk war, and died in March, 1862. Col. Andrew Wallace, his grandfather (on mother's side), commanded a regiment through the Black Hawk war
BRACY JOSEPH E. farmer, rents eighty acres from J.C.Levitte, Sec. 18; P.O. San Jose; rep; liberal; born in Pennsylvania June 3, 1844; came to this county 1866: was married to Mary E. Sturgeon August 28, 1876, who was born in Ohio May 1, 1857
Brokaw Stuker, farmer, Sec. 7; rep; liberal; born New Jersey
Brown Isaac, farmer, Sec. 31 north; rep; Meth; born in Ireland; owns 220 acres of land, valued at $11,000
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