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Mansfield Edward, farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Mere- dosia
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TOWN 14 NORTH RANGE 12 WEST.
Mansfield William, farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Bethel
Mathews Isaac N. farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Mere- dosia
Mathews Susanah, widow Isaac, Sec. 8, P.O. Meredosia
Mayes Henry, farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Meredosia May Nancy, widow Humphrey, Sec. 12, P.O. Arenzville, Cass Co.
McLain William, farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Arenz- ville, Cass Co.
McPherson Adolphus A. farmer and teacher, Sec. 32. P.O. Meredosia
Morrison Robert C. farmer, Sec. 13, P.O Concord
Moss Nelson J. farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Bethel MUNTMAN JOHN FREDE-
RICK, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 19, P.O. Meredosia ; Rep .; Lib .; born in Han- over, Germany, May 15, 1828; left Ger. many at the age of thirteen years, Oct. 10, 1841. From New Orleans, by Mississippi steamer, he came to Beardstown; then worked for Mr. Aaron Parker in this county for $8 a month seven years. Then rented 30 acres from Mr. S. Parker; purchased 40 acres in 1861, and bought land from time to time; now owns 165 acres, value about $35 per acre; his farm and house are ex- cellent. Married Nov. 23, 1852, Elizabeth Moore, born in Cass Co., Ill., Dec. 11, 1836; her father, Reuben Moore, was one of the oldest settlers in Cass Co., he died in 1838; her mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Lake; she was born in Indiana. Mr. Muntman's mother is living in Belleville, St. Clair Co., Ill., aged seventy-eight years, she was born in Nov. 1799, maiden name Annie Marie Tieman. Mr. and Mrs. Munt- man have six children : Sarah E. Ellen, born Aug. 17, 1854; William Albert, March I, 1857; Anna Marie, April 7, 1861; Levi Thomas, May 19, 1867; John Frederick, May 4, 1869; Charles Henry, Dec. 19, 1872 Muntman William Albert, farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Meredosia
Murphy Charles, farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Con- cord
Mush John, farmer, Sec. 8, P.O, Meredosia
NAYLOR EDWARD P. farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Meredosia
Naylor Henry P. farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Mere- dosia
Naylor Thomas, farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Mere- dosia
Neighnah Henry, farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Mere- dosia
Neighnah William, farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Meredosia
Northrup George, farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Bethel Northrup Herman, farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Meredosia
MMEN DEITRICK, farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Bethel
Ommen J. H. farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Bethel
Ommen O. J. farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Arenz- ville, Cass Co.
PERBIX GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Bethel
Pond Carl, farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Concord POST JOHN M. farmer, Sec. 15, P.O.
Meredosia ; dem; lib; born in Morgan Co. on this section. April 19, 1844; married Sept. 14, 1870, to Mary E. Ray, born in Logan Co., Jan. 13, 1847. Has two chil- dren by her: Lawrence, born March 20, 1873, died Sept. 18, 1873; Ellen, born July 8, 1871. Mary E. Ray died March 28, 1873. Married again Dec. 29, 1874, to Louisa Pankey, born in Morgan Co., March 14, 1854. Has two children by her : Esther, born Sept. 14, 1875 ; Phoebe, born Sept. 1, 1877. Enlisted in the Spring of 1862, in Co. K, 27th Ill. Vol. Inf .; engaged in fol- lowing battles : Belmont, Mo., Fort Don- aldson, Farmington, Miss., Corinth, Miss., Iuka, Miss. Discharged and re-enlisted in the regular army, at Nashville, Tenn., in Co. G, 4th U. S. cavalry ; was in following engagements : Stone River, Oakaloony, Miss., Winchester, Tenn., Sa- lem, Tenn., Lookout Mountain, Mission- ary Ridge, Chattanooga. Was taken priso- ner at or between Winchester and Salem. Was imprisoned in following prisons : Lib- by, Richmond, Va., Belle Island, in James River, Andersonville, Blackshire, Florence, and Charleston ; here he was exchanged, and returned to his regiment, first having been paroled. Was in one more fight, Macon, Ga., after returning to his regiment. Discharged Dec. 25, 1865. His father, William Post, has held the office of justice of the peace forty years, with exception of three years while residing at Jacksonville,
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and while there he held the office of deputy sheriff, in 1858; during his past life he also held the offices of deputy assessor, school treasurer, and school director. He was born in Warwick, Orange Co., N. Y., Jan. 27, 1802; married twice ; first wife was Phoebe McConnel, born Oct. 23, 1804 ; second wife, Elizabeth McGee, born June 12, 1809, died in 1877. First wife's chil- dren are : Harriet, married James Allan ; Mary Ann, married Dr. L. H. Calloway ; Ellen, died July 26, 1834 ; Esther, married Perry Craig ; Marrilla, married George El- liot ; and John M., born April 19, 1844. No children by his second wife. Politics, Greenback party
POWERS WILLIAM, farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Meredosia, born Nova Scotia, May 30, 1822 ; married March 23, 1851, to Me- hale Jane Warner, who was born in Put- nam Co., Ind., March 6, 1836. Have eight children living : Sarah E., born Nov. 20, 1852 ; Katie M., born Aug. 18, 1856; Pat- rick William, born July 18, 1858 ; John Wesley, born Oct. 8, 1860 ; Edwin J., born Dec. 8, 1862 ; Samuel B., born March 14, 1865; Francis, born May 12, 1869; Julia Belle, born July 28, 1871 ; lost three : Walter, born Sept. 24, 1874, died in infan- cy; Margaret Jane, born Sept. 8, 1857, died Aug. . 8, 1877 ; Mary M., born April 18, 1855, died in infancy. Mr. Powers was born in Nova Scotia, and as far as he re- members, he lived in Philadelphia in in- fancy. Then went to Ohio where he worked on a farm until he was 22 years old. Then in 1844, he removed to this county. Has lived here since; owns 40 acres of land, value $1,200. He is doing well here Pulse Seibrand, farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Mere- dosia
Pultze Christopher, farmer, Sec. 10, P.O.Mer- edosia
RATLIFF ROBERT, farmer, Sec. II. P. O. Concord
Raybon Franklin, farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Arenzville, Cass Co.
Rea Samuel, farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Arenzville, Cass Co.
Redshaw Joseph, farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Bethel REXROAT JAMES M. farmer, and dealer in stock, Sec. 13, P.O. Concord; rep .; M.E .; born in Morgan Co., nine miles
north of Jacksonville, March 26, 1840; married July 3, 1867, to Sarah E. Morri- son, born Sept. 1, 1849, daughter of John Morrison, of this section. Has two chil- dren : Charles E., born Oct. 23, 1869 ; Co- ra M., Nov. I, 1871. Held the office of school director three years - 1866-7-8. Owns 206 acres, value about $10,300 Rickers John, farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Meredo- sia
Rohlfs Henry, farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Bethel Rogge Henry, farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Meredosia Roglin Theodore, farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Mer- edosia
Rose John, farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Meredosia Ruswinkel John H. farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Meredosia
SCHLICKER J. BARNEY, farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Meredosia
Shoemaker Barney, farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Bethel
Shoemaker John, farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Bethel Short Samuel, farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Meredo- sia
Sibert Milton, farmer, Sec, 17, P.O. Meredo- sia
Slicker Barney, farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Mere- dosia
Smith John H. farmer. Sec. 33, P.O. Bethel Sumpter William, farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Mere- dosia
TAYLOR EDMUND P. farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Concord
Tholan Frederick, farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Bethel
Tholan George H. farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Bethel
Tholan Henry F. farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Mer- edosia
Tholan Herman, farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Mer- edosia
Thompson Ede, wid. John, Sec. 20, P.O. Meredosia
Thompson James, farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Mer- edosia
Thompson Phoebe A. wid. R., Sec. 29, P.O. Meredosia
Tiemann Jacob, farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Bethel l'obiason Barney, farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Mer- edosia .
Truiett William, farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Arenz- ville, Cass Co.
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VANCE JOSEPH, school teacher, Sec. 26, P.O. Bethel
WAGERHOFT HENRY, farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Arenzville, Cass Co.
Warnke Frederick H., pastor Evang. Luth. Church, Sec. 27, P.O. Bethel
Weeks Thomas J., farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Meredosia
Weiser Nicholas, farmer. Sec. 22, P.O. Mere- dosia
Weiser Phillip, farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Mere- dosia
Werris George, farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Mere- dosia
Werris William, farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Bethel Wholast Margaret, widow Martin, Sec. 20, P.O. Meredosia
Whorten George W., farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Concord
Whorten John T., farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Concord
Whorten Michael L., farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Concord
Wilday Alexander, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Arenz- ville, Cass Co.
Wilday Alexander, farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Meredosia
Wilday Charles, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Arenz- ville, Cass Co.
Wolford Elizabeth, widow Jacob, Sec. 35, P.O. Chapin
Wolford George, farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Chapin
Y ORDING LUDWICK, farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Meredosia
Z AHN PETER, farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Arenzville, Cass Co.
BUSINESS CARDS.
LAKE AARON, farmer and black- smith, does all kinds of work on farm implements; runs a corn sheller and circu- lar wood-saw. Sec. 30, P.O. Meredosia, Morgan Co., Ill.
REXROAT JAMES M., farmer, stock raiser, and dealer in stock of all kinds, Sec. 13, P.O. Concord, Ill.
TOWN 16 NORTH RANGE 13 WEST.
A LBERS HENRY, farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Meredosia
Albers John W., farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Mere- dosia
Albers William, farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Mere- dosia
ANDERSON JAMES, operator, was born in Boyle Co., Ky., Feb. 12, 1865, and came to Springfield, Ill .; was engineer in a furniture factory for six years; in 1371 came to Meredosia; was engineer for five years; since that time has been both oper- ator and engineer; was married to Miss Carrie Conway, June 9, 1874. She was born in Missouri, Sept. 20, 1859, died Nov. 22, 1877; was buried in Meredosia. Had one son, Harry Monroe, born Oct. 31, 1877. Mr. Anderson is a member of the Method- ist Church, and is a strong temperance man Arnett J. W., renter, Sec. 23, P.O. Meredosia Arnold Henry, miller, Meredosia
Augustine Charles W., farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Meredosia
BALDWIN JOHN, was born in Mc-
Lean Co., Ill., in 1837; was raised on a farm; went to Mason Co. in 1842; was one of the earliest settlers of that county; was in the civil war for three years and one month; enlisted in the 23d Missouri Vol. Infantry; was honorably discharged in 1865; went to Cass Co. and bought a farm; was there a few years, then sold out and located in Meredosia, where he still resides; was married in 1857 to Miss Clark, of Monroe Co .; has property valued at $2,500
Bane George, renter, Sec. 13, P.O. Meredosia Bangan Peter, lumber merchant, Meredosia Beauchamp E. H., farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Meredosia
Beauchamp Geo. N., farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Meredosia
Berdick Thos., carpenter, Meredosia
Blackstun Thos. W., teamster, Meredosia Bowyer John. laborer, Meredosia
BRACKENBURY OSCAR, was born in Pike Co., Ill., in 1854; followed
farming for several years; came to Mere- dosia in 1875, and learned the carpenter trade with his father, who still lives in this place; has two brothers and two sisters: Charles, George W., Emma, and Mary Jane. Charles was married in 1876 to Miss Lizzie Reid. His father was born on Long Island Sound, New York; came to Mere- dosia in 1875
Brunker Henry, farm hand, P.O. Meredosia Burrus G., farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Meredosia But on John, wagon maker, Meredosia Baldwin J. fisherman, Meredosia
Baldwin I. W. minister, Meredosia
Beosch Henry, farm hand, Sec. I, P.O. Mere- dosia
Beosch Henry H. retired, Sec. 10, P.O. Mere- dosia
Bowls Samuel, fisherman, Meredosia
Brackenburg Oscar, carpenter, Meredosia Bruce William M. farm hand, Sec. 36, P.O. Meredosia
Butcher A. A. farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Mere- dosia
Butcher Joseph, farm hand, Sec. 23, P.O. Meredosia
Butcher R. jr. Sec. 23, P.O. Meredosia
Bushnell N. C. groceries and hardware, Meredosia
C ARVER J. H. dry goods and gro- ceries ; was born in Hamilton Co., Ohio, Oct. 12, 1821 ; in 1863, came to Naples, Ill., and followed farming for several years, going from Naples to Ohio again ; returned to Illinois in 1848, and commenced clerk- ing; in 1858 commenced the mercantile business ; came to Meredosia in 1859, and established the business he is now engaged in; was married in 1848, to Miss Elmira Kellogg ; had two children : George (de- ceased) and Royal ; his wife died in 1854; was buried in Naples, Ill .; he was again married, to Miss Katie S. Steel ; by this marriage there were three children born : Katie B., Lillian (deceased), and Harry (deceased)
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Carver Royal, clerk, Meredosia
Colbart Jessie, farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Mere- dosia
Cook G. D. farm hand, Sec. 12, P.O. Mere- dosia
Crawford James, laborer. Meredosia
Crawford John, saloon, Meredosia
Curran Edward, R.R. sec. boss, Meredosia
D AVIS F. N. blacksmith, Meredosia Davis Green, renter, Sec.25, P.O. Mere- dosia
DETTMER HENRY, cigar store, Meredosia, Ill. Was born in Germany April 6, 1845. Came to Beardstown, Ill., and commenced business in May, 1877. Came to and located in Meredosia in the Fall of 1877, and established the business he is now engaged in. Was married May 12, 1870, to Anna Staleckelbreck. Have two children, Henry and Emma
Diltz Lyman, carpenter, Meredosia
Doran J. T. photographer, Meredosia
Doyle James, retired saloon keeper, Mere- dosia
Doyle Jas. C. carpenter, Meredosia
DUBBEL WILLIAM, farmer, Sec.2, P.O. Meredosia. Born in Germany, April 10, 1848. Came to Cass County in 1858, and to this county in 1873. Owns 80 acres, valued at $3,000. Married Ellen Wilker in 1870, who was born in Germany, May 10, 1849. Have two children: Henry, born January 26, 1872, and Frederick, September 26, 1375
FITZGERALD T. J. merchant, Meredosia
Dunn Benj. R.R. bridge watcher, Meredosia
E DMUNDSON H. laborer, Meredosia Evemayer Frederick, farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Meredosia
F EE A. C. farmer, Meredosia
Fittinger Jas. R.R. bridge watcher, Meredosia
Fitzgerald J. T. saloon, Meredosia
Freeman Wm. R.R. laborer, Meredosia
GAMIN JACOB, engineer Pike's ele- vator, Meredosia
Geiss Edward F. clerk, Meredosia
GEISS GEORGE, baker and grocer. Was born in Germany, May 6, 1831.
Came to Beardstown, Ill., in 1851. Was there about one year, after which he came to Morgan County and followed farming for several years. In 1868 moved to Meredosia and commenced the business that lie is now engaged in. Was married in 1855 to Miss Mary Dettmer, born in Germany. Have five children, four boys and one girl : Edward, born January 6, 1856 ; Charles, born July 6, 1860 ; Henry, born December 6, 1866; Albert, born March 20, 1869 ; Emma, born November 29, 1871. Are all now living
Gentry Jeremiah, plasterer, Meredosia Gimming Jacob, lab. Meredosia
GRAHAM GEO. W. of the firm of Hysinger & Graham, was born July 18, 1837, in Morgan Co .; was raised on a farm. His father emigrated to this county in 1828, from Ohio; was one of the pioneer settlers of Jacksonville ; llved near Jack- sonville until after the winter of the deep snow ; then went to the Illinois bottom, and entered land in T. 16, R. 12; gradually . accumulated land to his original possession, and is still living at the old homestead. At the age of eighteen Mr. Graham entered McKendree College, teaching school dur- ing the vacation ; was engaged in teaching in the county for several years up to 1864. Married Miss Elizabeth E. Lusk, daughter of Hon. Edward Lusk, of this place, he being one of the oldest settlers in this . county. Have five children living, two boys and three girls: Mary, Safrancis, Anna Florence, Geo. Augustus, Julian, and Elma Grace. Farmed for three years after marriage, then formed a partnership with Mr. Hysinger; is still engaged in the business. The business has been successful Greaser Andy, R.R. laborer
H ALE WILLIAM J. farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Meredosia
Hamman Frederick, farmer, Meredosia
Hamman George, renter, Sec. 24, P.O. Mere- dosia
Hantel Edward Rev. minister Lutheran Church, Meredosia
Harlan J. Mon, drug store, Meredosia Harker J. E. Prof. school teacher, Meredosia Harman Andrew, farmer, Meredosia
Harman Fred, farmer, Meredosia Harmel Edward, laborer Meredosia
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Harmel Wm. Yarmer, Meredosia Harmen Wm. farmer, Meredosia Hatfield Bird, carpenter, Meredosia Hatfield F. C. carpenter, Meredosia Hatfield Joseph W. wagon maker, Meredosia HEINZ CHAS. was born in Germany, Jan. 20, 1828. He came to Arenzville, Ill .. and followed the occupation of cooper till 1845, when he removed to Beardstown, Ill., where he learned the blacksmith trade. He served in a cavalry company, mostly made up in Schuyler Co., during the entire Mexican war; at the close of the war, in 1849, he settled in Meredosia, Ill., where he engaged in blacksmithing and plow manufacturing, which business he still fol- lows. He was a member of the IOIst Regt., I. V. I., which he served eight months, =anking First Lieutenant. He resigned, but afterward served as First Lieutenant of Co. K, Twenty-eighth Regt. I. V. I. about one year, till the close of the war. Was married to Elizabeth Anderson, of Missouri, in 1850. Have six children : Carrie, Louise, Frank, Ella, Charles, and Mary. As a good citizen and excellent mechanic, Mr. Heinz is esteemed by a large circle of friends and patrons Heinz Frank, clerk, Meredosia
Hellencamp C. renter, Sec. Io, P.O. Meredosia Heniphan Thomas, farm hand, Sec. 12, P.O. Meredosia
· Hesencamp Wm. carpenter, Meredosia
Hillig Frederick, farmer, Sec. 2, P.O, Mere- dosia
Hinners Claus, farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Mere- dosia
Hinners John, farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Mere- dosia
Hobrock Henry, farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Mere- dosia
Hodges John J. renter, Sec. 27, P.O. Mere- dosia
Hodges Thomas, farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Mere- dosia
HYATT THOMAS, renter, Sec. 15, P.O. Meredosia; rep; Chris; born in Green Co., Pennsylvania, July 19, 1844 ; came to this county in 1854; he enlisted in Co. B, Twenty-seventh I. V. I., Feb. 18, 1862, and was discharged March 2, 1865 ; was in ten engagements ; was wounded in the battle of Peach Tree Creek; married in St. Louis, March 18, 1865, to Sarah A. Williams,
who was born in Boone Co., Ill., Jan. 16, 1846. They have four children : Mary E., William H., Thomas C., Martha L., living, and one, George S., dead
Hyde C. We renter, Sec. 36, P.O. Meredosia Hyde J. Mrs. farms, Soc. 36, P.O. Meredosia
TACK T. W. captain ferry boat, Mercdosia James Geo. retired farmer, Meredosia James Geo. W. city marshal, Meredosia
K EIER JOHN, blacksmith, Meredosia
Kiel Ernest, farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Meredosia
Kiel Henry, farm hand, Sec. 13, P.O. Mere- dosia
Kimbrell N. L. renter, Sec. 25, P.O. Mere- dosia
Kingston Charles, renter, Sec. 12, P.O. Mere- dosia
Krams Casper, retired, Sec. 14, P.O. Mere- dosia
Kreuger Henry, farmer, Sec. 1, P.O. Mere- dosia
Krier John, laborer, Meredosia Kuelcher H. tinner, Meredosia
Kuhlmann Henry, farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Mere- dosia
L AKE FRANK, livery stable, Meredosia Lake H. farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Meredosia Lake H. L. teamster, Meredosia
Lake Israel, retired farmer, Meredosia Lane John, renter, Sec. 24, P.O. Meredosia Laughney Chas. hardware, Meredosia
Launer Charles, farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Mere- dosia
Lawton James, barber, Meredosia
LEONHARD JOHN M. farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Meredosia. Born in Germany, Aug. 4, 1840; came to this country in 1844, and to this county 1867; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000; married in 1865, to Julia Riman, who was born in this county, 1847; have five children : Frank H., Lizzie M., Charles H., Morris W., Louise A,
Leonhart Hartman, renter, Sec. 13, P.O. Meredosia
Leslie A. J. carpenter, Meredosia Lewinston M. S. L. tailor, Meredosia
LOLLIS D. H. judge of the county court. Residence Meredosia
Lusk Edward, farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Mere- dosia
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Lusk E. E. jr. lives with his father, Sec. 24, P.O. Meredosia
Lukemeyer & Bro. boots and shoes, Mere- dosia
Lutkemyer George, deals in boots and shoes, Meredosia
Lutkemyer John, shoemaker, Meredosia
Lyon C. K. city clerk, Meredosia
M ARSH HENRY, farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Meredosia
May Chas. laborer, Meredosia
May Charles, shoemaker, Meredosia
McCAULIFF ALEXANDER, en-
gineer, Meredosia; dem; Cath; born in the city of New York, Jan. 14, 1855; came to this county with his parents in 1873, who were born in Ireland; he has three brothers and five sisters living
McCallister Thomas, farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Meredosia
McCaullif Dennis, fireman and engineer, Meredosia
McFurson George, farm hand, Sec. 24, P.O. Meredosia
MCGINNIS DAVID L. druggist, Meredosia. Born in Jacksonville, Ill, July I, 1851, came to this town March 15, 1876; married Miss Mary Gough, Nov. 11, 1873, who was born in Northampton, Mass., March 17, 1855; have one child : Mabel, born Sept. 7, 1875
McPherson Joseph, laborer, Meredosia
Meyer Henry, farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Meredosia Miller Fredrick, farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Mere- dosia
Miller J. R. editor Meredosia Monitor, Mere- dosia
Miller John, farmer, Meredosia
Miller John F., renter, Sec. 22, P.O. Mer- edosia
Miller William, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Mer- edosia
Miller William H. Sec. 3, P.O. Meredosia
Morrison Charles, harnessmaker, Meredosia Moultray George W. blacksmith, Meredosia ·
NICHOLS E. F. renter, Sec. 14, P.O. Meredosia
Nunn John, renter, Sec. 22, P.O. Meredosia
PANKEY N. farm hand, Sec. 12, P.O. Meredosia
PARKER H. J. DR. Was born in Marion County, Wis., in 1845; his father K 2
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emigrated to Ohio, from the State of Mary- land, in 1844, and engaged in farming, and being a great friend of education, em- braced every opportunity to school his children; the Dr. therefore received a liberal education, though not without his own exertions, and is what might be termed a self-made man; he took a regular academic course at "Van Renselaer" Academy, situated ten miles west of Han- nibal, Mo., and commenced the study of medicine at the age of twenty; he gradu- ated at the Missouri " Medical College," in March, 1870; was one of the few who passed a satisfactory examination at the end of the first term, and consequently received from the faculty a certificate of qualification, and commenced the practice of his profession in 1869. one year previous to his graduation; he practiced in Clinton County, Ill., until 1874, when, in conse- quence of his father's ill health, he removed to Hannibal, where he was, in 1875, appointed to the office of City Physician, which position he held one year; while in Hannibal he assisted in the organization of the " Hannibal Society of Moralists," and delivered the opening address before that society, on the 7th day of November, 1875; a chain of causes and circumstance, unnec- essary to mention here, induced him to leave the State of his choice, and to locate in Meredosia, September, 1877; the Dr. has a wife and three children, having married, in 1870, a daughter of Louis Busby, of . Montgomery City, Mo., and formerly of Ky .; his wife is a sister of the Rev. William P. Busby, of Hannibal, Mo. Perry N. W. farmer, Meredosia Pike J. L. grain dealer, Meredosia
PLANK JOHN H. farmer on Sec. 14, lives in Meredosia; was born in Missouri, April II, 1841; came to this county in 1858; he enlisted in 1861, in the 14th Regt. I. V. I., Co. A, and served three years; he married in 1864, Julia Webster, who was born in this county, in 1843, and who died in 1868; he had two children by her, both of whom died; he married again, in 1869, to Sarah Blackstun; was born in Jacksonville, Ill., in 1847; they have four children, three living, and one dead
Powers John, farm hand, Sec. 13, P.O. Mer- edosia
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Powers William, farm hand, Sec. 13, P.O. Meredosia
Q UELCH GEORGE F. stone mason Meredosia
Quintal J. H. harness maker, Meredosia
R EA J. A. DR. physician, Meredosia
Reagle William M. farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Meredosia
Reyland E. E. L. harness shop, Meredosia Rhea Robert, farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Meredosia RIEMAN C. C. miller City Mills, Meredosia
Rieman Frank, farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Mere- dosia
RIEMAN H. W. miller, Meredosia. In 1863 his father, Francis Rieman (deceased), established the business ; after his death his son, H. W. Rieman, bought the mill and continued the business ; was married in 1872 to Miss Louise Moeller, born in Missouri in 1854. Mr. R. died in the Fall of 1872; was buried in honor by the Ma- sonic order of Meredosia, of which he was a member for ten years; was also a promi- nent member of the I.O.O.F; had one child, Frances (deceased); his brother, C. C. Rieman, i's now owner of the mill Rieman William, farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Mere- dosia
Roe Jeremiah, teamster, Meredosia
Rogge William, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Mere- dosia
SAVAGE JOHN, butcher, Meredosia Savage W. E. butcher, Meredosia
Samuels John, retired, Sec. I, P.O. Meredosia SAMUELS J. S. farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Meredosia; born in Virginia, Dec. 21, 1823; came to this county in 1857; owns 160 of land, valued at $12,000 ; was married May 23, 1850, to Henriette M. Breiden- stein, who was born in Germany, Nov. 5, 1832; he enlisted in the 115th Ill. Vol. Infty., Co. I, as first lieutenant, Aug., 19, 1862, and resigned in 1863, on account of sickness; he remained at home two years; re-enlisted in the 28th Ill. Vol. Infty., Co. K, as second lieutenant, March, 1865, and was in the service one year
SAMUELS JOHN, renter, Sec. I, P.O. Meredosia; born in Page Co., Va., Aug. 18, 1840; he enlisted in the Ioth Ill. Vol. Infty., Co. I., and served three months; married
Martha Davis in 1862, who was born in Fulton Co., Ind., June 27, 1845; have had six children, four of whom, Cora, Roland, Arthur, and Samuel, are living
Schroll David, fish dealer, Meredosia Schroke Fred. boots and shoes, Meredosia
Schmidt Phelix, retired merchant, Meredosia Sheafer Henry, furniture store, Meredosia Sibert Daniel, bartender, Meredosia
Sibert John, renter, Sec. 23, P.O. Meredosia Sieman John, farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Meredosia Skiles H. A. Rev. pastor Baptist Church, Meredosia
Skinner J. F. retired farmer, Meredosia
Sleeter William, farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Mere- dosia
Smith Geo. blacksmith, Meredosia
Smith John, retired, Sec. 26, P.O. Meredosia
Smith John, farmer, Sec. 27, Meredosia
Smith Stafford, boarding house, Meredosia
Snelling B. farm hand, Sec. 24, P.O. Mere- dosia
Stendley Philip R. farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Meredosia
Strader Henry, farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Mere- dosia
Street William, blacksmith, Meredosia
TAYLOR PETER E. clerk, Meredosia Teck John, laborer, Meredosia
Thompson Samuel, retired merchant, Mere- dosia
Thompson J. Wilson, express agent, Mere- dosia
Tucker J. H. carpenter, Meredosia
Turnham E. farm hand, Sec. 12, P.O. Mere- dosia
Turnham George, farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Mere- dosia
Turnham Joal, retired farmer, Meredosia
Tway J. B. printer, Meredosia .
TANCE W. M. bridge watcher, Meredosia
Vanpelt J. farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Mere- dosia
Vanderlip John M. carpenter, Meredosia
WACKERLE W. J. DR. physician, Mere- dosia
Wackerle William jr. bridge carpenter, Mere- dosia
WALDO DANIEL, was born in Al- stead, Cheshire Co., N. H., Jan. 6, 1802 ; boot and shoemaking and itinerant trading
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was the early business of his life. He was married to Maria T. Baker, in New Hamp- shire, July 18, 1831; they had by this union two children: Mabel Rebecca, who married Capt. Tlios. White, who was killed at Dallas, Ga., while in command of the 116th Reg. Ill. Vol .; Mrs. White is now re- siding at Maroa, Ill .; his second child died in infancy ; his wife died Sept. 8, 1834. Mr. Waldo came to Meredosia, Oct. 10, 1832, and his family in Nov. of the next year. He was again married March 31, 1836, to Miss Emily Fox, of Batavia, N. Y. He liad by this marriage : Maria E., wife of E. E. L. Reylard, of Meredosia; Fran - ces E., wife of Barritt Allen; Eveline, wife of Thos. Word; James D., residing now in Wabash, Ind .; Albert M., living in Mere- dosia; and Mary R., who died in infancy. His wife died Jan. 23, 1855. Was again married, July 5, to Mary Jane Thomas, formerly of Ohio. By this union, only one child was born, Miss Nellie, residing with her parents. Esq. Waldo, with his brothers James E. and Geo. C., commenced business in Meredosia 1832. In the Fall of 1832, they built the first steam saw mill in the present limits of Morgan Co. In 1833-4, they erected a mill and distillery, capable of running from 300 to 500 bushels per day; afterwards sold to Rowe & Gove. He has since devoted his time to improving his lands and serving the people as post- master and justice of the peace; is now past seventy-eight years of age, and the
record of an active life of that number of years can not have but a partial notice in our limits
Walihan John, justice of the peace, Mere- dosia
Walihan John, barber, Meredosia
Wankel Peter, renter, Sec. 33, P.O. Mere- dosia
Weber F. farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Meredosia
Weeks J. L. clerk with Graham & Co., Mere- dosia
Wegehopt H. C. clerk, Meredosia Wilcox J. D. laborer, Meredosia
Wilday John, renter, Sec. 36, P.O. Mere- dosia
Wilday Milton, farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Mere- dosia
Wilday William, renter, Sec. 25, P.O. Mere- dosia
Wilker Henry, farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Mere- dosia
Winegar S. S. boarding house, Meredosia Wischmier C. F. farm hand, Sec. II, P.O. Meredosia
VECK GODFREY, farmer, Meredosia
Yockey Christian, blacksmith with Heinz, Meredosia
YOST JOHN, harnessmaker, Mere- dosia. Was born Nov. 18, 1847, in Cass Co., Ill .; came to Meredosia and com- menced business in 1869. In 1873 was married to Miss Lizzie Tieman, daughter of William Tieman, of Meredosia; have two children : Lizzie and William F.
BUSINESS CARDS.
ANDERSON JAMES, telegraph operator and R.R. engineer, Meredosia
CARVER J. H. & CO. (established 1859), dealers in staple and fancy dry goods and groceries, ready-made clothing; gents' furnishing goods a specialty; boots, shoes, hats, and caps; new goods at low prices. Meredosia, Ill.
DETTMER HENRY, manufacturer of and dealer in cigars, pipes, etc. You will always find on hand a good assortment of smokers' goods. Meredosia
GEISS GEO., bakery, confectionery, family groceries, flour, wines, and liquors of all kinds, Meredosia, Ill.
HEINZ CHAS., dealer in agricultural implements, and manufacturer of the " Steel Beam Plow;" keeps constantly on hand a good assortment of plows, cultivators, corn planters, wagons, harrows, etc .; Mere- dosia, Ill.
HYATT THOMAS, agent for Naples Nursery; a full stock of fruit and orna-
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mental trees on hand; and also agent for R. Diggins' Hedge Nursery ; Concord, Ill.
HYSINGER & GRAHAM, dealers in dry goods, millinery goods, groceries, queensware, clothing, to suit old and young, great and small. Carpets, hats and caps, boots and shoes, hardware, lime, salt, plas- ter of Paris. Call and examine our goods and prices
IcGINNIS DAVID L. dealer in draugs, medicines, paint, oil, glass, etc.
PARKER H. J. DR. M.D., Mer- edosia. Office of City hotel, of which he is the proprietor, where cases of a chronic nature will be treated, with board, when desired
RIEMAN C. C. City Mills, Meredosia, Ill. Miller and dealer in flour, bran, shorts, and all kinds of mill stuff
YOST JOHN, Meredosia, manufacturer of and dealer in harness, saddles, collars, bridles, whips, halters, and brushes. “ Un- cle Sam's " harness oil always on hand
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