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Andrews Mrs. Jane S. widow; 541 20th st; Presb; from Ohio.
Andrews Lemuel G. law student; dem ; Ill.
ANKRUM J. FRANK, Constable ; Residence, 14th st; born in Harrison Co., O., Sept. 8, 1845; came to this Co. in 1869; Rep ; has been on Police force two years and a half; was in the Army three years and four months, in the 9th Ohio Cavalry ; married his wife, Elfa Chancellor, July 12, 1867; has two children.
Anson Chas. laborer; 421 21st st ; rep; from Sweden.
ANTHONY G. W. Hotel; cor 16th st and 4th av; born in Erie Co., N. C., Dec. 20th 1844; came to this Co. in 1869; Ind; Meth; Mr. Anthony is proprietor of the new and finely furnished Hotel known as the Anthony House; terms reasonable; wife Mary J. Carter ; married Oct. 11, 1866. Anthony Geo. cor 4th av and 16th st.
Anthony Jacob, cooper; 6th av, bet 13th and 14th sts; dem ; from Germany.
Anthony John, Sr. 6th av, bet 13th and 14th sts; dem ; from Germany.
Anthony John, Jr. cooper; 6th av and 14th st; dem ; from Germany.
Applequist C. laborer ; 7th st, bet 4th and 5th av; rep; from Sweden.
Applequist Fred. saloon ; 3d av; dem; Swe- den.
Appleton Jas. glass-blower; 417 8th st; rep; from England.
Argubright D. 215 22d st; dem; from Ohio. Arnold John, 4th av.
Arnold S. E. railroad; cor 4th av and 25th st; rep; Meth ; from Vermont
Arnold Wm. fireman ; rep; from N. Y.
Arp Jos. tinner; 1st av bet 19th and 20th sts ; from Germany.
Asbrand E. teacher ; 207 21st st ; from Ger.
ASTER JOHN, Baker; Residence West side of Market Square; born in Ger- many, Jan. 7, 1830; came to this County in 1854; Dem; married, June 23, 1856, Catlı- erine Itten ; has six children; holds office of Supervisor.
Atkinson John, Elm st; born Illinois.
ATKINSON OLOFF, Brick Makers; cor of Elm and Lee sts; farmers can always find a good bargain by calling upon them ; they are also contractors for furnishing and laying brick.
Atwood W. H. lawyer; Harper House ; dem ; born Illinois.
Aunka Marks, lumber; 20th st.
Autey Thomas, stone cutter; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th sts ; from England.
Ayers Mrs. Ellen, seamstress; 513 20th st; Epis ; from Ireland.
B AAS FRED, clerk; cor 4th av and 16th st; rep; from Indiana.
Babcock Frank, clerk ; 2600 5th av ; born Ill. Babcock Fred, fireman ; born Illinois.
Babcock T. A. grocer ; 2600 5thi av; Mass.
Backman John, tenant; dem; Ind; Ken.
Backman M. farmer; Sec. 2; dem; Cath; from Germany.
BAHNSEN F. Money Loaner; Agent for Ætna Life Insurance Co., also Fire Insurance; Residence and office, 18th st, bet 6th and 7th av; born in Germany, Jan. 26th, 1830; came to this County in 1868; Rep.
Balansen Frank, clerk; rep; from Germany. Bahnsen Wm. salesman; 19th st, bet 1st and 2d avs; rep; from Germany.
Bailey C. O. 19th st.
Bailey Geo. grocer ; 2d av ; rep; born Ill.
Bailey G. E. 7th av and 20th st.
Bailey J. C. carpenter ; rep ; Meth ; Ohio.
Bailey Kennedy, salesman ; 727 20th st; rep; born Illinois.
Bailey Robert, fireman; 727 20th st; rep; Presb; from Ohio.
Bailey Mrs. Wm. 727 20th st; Presb; Ohio. Bailey Wm. train dispatcher; P. O. Block ; rep; born Illinois.
Bailey Z. C. 5th av, e of 30th st; rep; N. H. BAIN GEO. A. & CO. Carriage Manufacturers, who make all kinds of Carriages, Buggies and Phætons, &c.
Baker Christ. mason ; Cath ; from Germany. Baker Geo. pedlar; 425 22d st; dem; Cath; from Germany.
Baker H. H. engineer; 30th st; rep; N. Y.
Baker Jos. jeweler; 734 23d st; rep; Presb; from England.
Baker W. rep; from Germany.
Baker Willard, book-keeper; 722 20th st; rep : from Vermont.
Ball Henry, harness maker; 1417 6th av; dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Ball John, laborer; 713 2d st; rep; from Va. Balnke Chas. laborer; 416 5th st ; rep; Luth ; from Germany.
Bamberger Isaac, clothing; 1404 3d av ; Ind; from Germany.
Banes D. C. clerk ; rep; from Germany.
Banks Mrs. Rachel, 2319 5th av; Presb; Pa. Barber James, laborer ; 5th av, bet 3d and 4th sts; rep; from Missouri.
Barber Wm. H .. stone-cutter; 5tlı av, e of Swede Col ; rep; Meth ; from England.
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Bares Henry, laborer; 710 2d st; Luth; from Germany.
Barge Jno. book-keeper; 824 1st av; dem; from Pennsylvania.
Barker E. H. ice dealer; 1109 8th av; rep; from New York.
Barlow Jno. L. laborer; 2606 6th av; rep; from Missouri.
Barlow Louis, machinist; 2606 Gthi av; rep; from Massachusetts.
Barnard Andrew, laborer; 2d av; rep.
Barnard Ernst, laborer; 2d av; rep.
Barnes D. C. boards at Taylor House.
Barnes M. A. grocer; cor. 2d av and 8th st; dem; born Illinois.
Barnes T. D. cor 2d av and 6th st; dem; Meth; from Massachusetts.
Barnes Thomas, sawyer; 526 21st st; dem; Cath ; from Maryland.
Barnett Fred'k, glass cutter ; 889 2d av ; from Vermont.
Barnett Jno. D. laborer ; 213 21st st.
Barnett J. H. agt; 410 19th st ; dem ; Tenn.
Barnhart Oscar, printer; rep; from Penn.
Barr Robt. mechanic; 4th av, bet 9th and 10th sts; rep; Presb.
Barr W. B. book-keeper; ind; Presb. Ind. Barr Wm. clerk ; 2d av; rep.
Barth John, painter; 422 8th st; dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Barthalow Jas. laborer; 2110 5th av; rep; Cath ; from Ohio.
Batcheler B. F. capitalist; Harper House.
Battisfore Eugene, laborer; 6th av, bet 24th and 25th sts ; dem ; from Ohio.
Battles G. W. grocer; 2d av and 10th st.
Batzel Jacob, laborer ; 1st st, between 6th and 7th av; from Germany.
Bauersfeld Jno. E. 914 4th av; Chris; Ger. Baughman Alfred, watchman ; 2d av and 21st st; rep; from Ohio.
Baumann Ferdinand, laborer; 420 10th st; dem ; from Germany.
Baumgartner Chris. wagon maker; 716 15th st; dem ; Cath; from Germany.
Baxter C. laborer ; rep.
Baxter Chas. machinist; 814 6th av; Meth; from Canada.
Baxter John, bds at Taylor House.
Baxter M. C. bds at Taylor House.
Byrne Wm. salesman; bas cor 4th av and 12th st; dem ; Cath.
Beal Marcus, farmer; 5th av, bet 14th and 15th sts; rep; Meth ; from Virginia.
Bean Mrs. E. 3d av, bet 11th and 12th sts; Presb; born Illinois.
Bean E. S. bds 3d av, bet 11th and 12th sts. Bean Jas. helper; bds 2d av; rep.
Bean John, laborer; Sec. 11; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Bean Jno. L. landlord; 3d av, 12th st; rep; Lib; from Pennsylvania.
Bean Wm. H. H. salesman ; rep; born IIl. Bear Jonas, merchant; 18th st; bet 6th and 7th av; dem ; from Germany.
Beard Mrs. E. 1912 3d av.
Beard Jas. laborer; 7th av, bet 25th and 26th sts; rep; Cath; from Ireland.
Beardsley E. S. fireman; 546 24th st; rep; Meth ; from Pennsylvania.
Beardsley Jackson, laborer; cor 5th av and 16th sts ; rep.
Beardsley Jas. M., U. S. gauger; cor 4th av and 4th st; rep.
Beck Mrs. Elizabeth, grocer; 9th st and 7th av; from Germany.
Beck Victor, brewer; 3022 5th av; Ger.
Beecher D. plow fitter; 612 12th st; dem; Cath ; from New York.
Beehler Max, clothier; 16th st, bet 2d and 3d avs; rep; Jew.
Behrens Jno. F. saloon ; 1418 7th av ; Ger.
Beiswenger Chas. laborer; 420 4th st; dem ; from New York.
Beiswenger David, laborer; 420 4th st; dem ; from Germany.
Bell W. S. engineer; 2705 6th av; rep; Ill. Bell Wm. retired; 523 23d st; dem; Penn. Bellinger Frank, car repairer; 2d av, bet 21st and 22d sts; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Bellman Wm. butcher; 710 4th st; Ger.
Bellows Jas. M. 3d av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; rep; Lib; from New York.
Bellows Mrs. Julia, housekeeper; 1124 9th av; Meth; from Virginia.
Benedict Albert, 20th st : rep; from Cal.
Bender Ira, pattern maker; dem; Penn.
Bender Samuel, pattern maker; 4th av; bet 22d and 23d st; dem; from Pennsylvania. Bender Wallace, carpenter; 22d st, bet 2d and 3d avs; rep; from Pennsylvania.
Bengston John, druggist; Harper House; rep; from Sweden.
Bengston L. G. shoemaker; 2018 5th av ; rep; Bapt; from Sweden.
Bennett Archibald, fireman ; bds 2d av.
Bennett Robt. stone cutter; 918 7th av; rep; Meth ; from England.
Berg Andrew, 5th av; rep; from Germany.
Berg Andrew, blacksmith; 802 6th av; rep; Luth ; from Sweden.
Bergan Michael, machinist; 416 22d st; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Bergstrom L. P. watchmaker; 4th av, bet 22d and 23d sts ; rep ; from Sweden.
Berhson Simon, 2009 4th av; rep; from Ger. Bernhardi Carl, physician; 2d av and 14th st; dem.
Bernhauer Wm. barber; 1004 3d av; Ger,
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Berry Richard, laborer; 226 22d st; dem ; Cath ; from Maine.
Bersal Herman, baker; from Germany.
Beselin Herman, cigar maker; bds 3d av; dem; from Germany.
Beselin John H. cigar maker; 1135 3d av; dem ; from Germany.
Bettle H. C. machinist; post-office block ; rep ; Lib; from Pennsylvania.
Bibb J. W. hair worker; 429 5th st; rep; from Kentucky.
Biehl John, musician; 7th av, bet 12th and 13th sts ; from Germany.
Biddison C. bds 5th st.
BIDDISON E. G. Machinist; born in Rock Island, Oct. 15, 1851; Lib; married Nettie Wright, July 20, 1873; she was born in Addison Co., Vt .; has one son.
Biddison J. A. bds 5th st.
Biggerd Jas. laborer; 13th st, bet 5th and 6th avs ; rep ; from Pennsylvania.
Bindinger Christian, cooper; 1827 4th av; dem.
Bindinger Jno F. printer; 1827 4th av ; dem. Bindinger Louis, drug clerk; 1827 4th av; dem.
Biorkenfeldt B. upholsterer; Commerce st; Ind; from Germany.
Bisant Wesley, farmer; 5th av and 27th st; dem ; from Ohio.
Bishop Daniel, fireman ; 2500 5th av ; rep.
Bishop S. E. watchman; 2d av, bet 25th and 26th st.
Blackburn Rev. A. J. minister; rep ; Penn. Blackburn Geo. painter; bds 1st av, bet 8th and 9th sts ; rep.
Blackburn Henry C., dem ; from Kentucky. Blackburn Jackson, painter; 1st av, bet 8th and 9th sts ; rep; Chris.
Blackburn Wm. C. dept. marshal; dem; from Kentucky.
Blackhall Adam; shoemaker; 20th st; rep; Chris; from Scotland.
Bladel Andrew, carpenter; 908 3d av.
Bladel John, paver; cor 1st av and 3d st.
Bladel Philip, sawyer; 408 4th av.
Blair Jacob, carpenter; 7th av, bet 14th and 15th sts; from New York.
Blaisdell Jas. 7th st, bet 6th and 7th avs; rep ; from New Hampshire.
Blaisdell Jas. prop carriage shop; 6th st, bet 6th and 7th avs; rep; from N. H.
Blake Jno. boarding house ; 226 22d st ; dem ; Cath; from Ireland.
Blanchard Wm. 7th av and 20th st.
Blanding V. M. lawyer; 5th av; dem; Lib; from Pennsylvania.
Blattman Geo. bds 1308 3d av.
Blauvelt Ike, engineer; 3d av ; dem.
Blecker Chris, laborer; 1st av ; rep; Ger.
Bledsoe Geo. B. grocer; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep ; from Indiana.
Bledsoe Wm. laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep ; from Md.
Bleuer Jacob, carpenter ; 7th av, bet 14th and 15th sts ; rep; from Switzerland.
Bleuer Jno. Jr., saloon ; 121 18th st; Switz.
Bleuer Jno. carpenter ; 17th st, s of 7th av ; dem ; from Germany.
Bleuer Nicholas, cigar maker ; 17th st, s of 7th av ; dem ; born Illinois.
Blochlinger Jos. driller; 809 7th av; dem ; Cath; from Germany.
Blochlinger Jos. A. moulder; 809 7th av; dem ; Cath ; from Iowa.
Blok Theo. laborer ; 416 5th st; rep; Ger.
Blonquist Gus, teamster; 2117 5th av, rep; Luth ; from Sweden.
Bloom Chas. night clerk Harper House.
Blue Jos. hostler; 5th av, e of 30th st ; dem ; born Illinois.
Blumb F. saloon; cor 4th av and 9th st.
Blumb Geo. H. saloon; 9th st and 4th av; dem ; from Maryland.
Blythe J. G. rep; from Pennsylvania.
Boehme, Wm. livery; 225 18th st; Germany. Boetje Fred, laborer; 937 5th av ; dem ; Ger. Boggess Harrison, carpenter; 4th av; dem; from Pennsylvania.
Bohme S. C. F. 20th st, bet 3d and 4th av.
Boland Peter, laborer; 2d av.
Bolinger Wm. printer; 213 21st st.
Bollinger Joseph, gardener; lib; Cath ; from Darmstadt, Germany.
Bollmall Geo. painter; dem ; born Illinois.
Bollman Conard, boarding house; Penn.
Bollman Gabriel, blacksmith; 2d av; rep; from Pennsylvania.
Boliman Jno. D. tinner; dem ; born Illinois. Bollman John T. engineer; dem; born Ill.
Bollman Jos. teamster; 1513 6th av; rep; Presb; from Pennsylvania.
Bollman Mrs. M. housekeeper ; Meth ; Penn. Bollman Reuben, blacksmith; 1517 6th av; dem; born Illinois.
Bollman Simon, laborer; 9th st, bet 6th and 7th avs; dem; from Germany.
Bollman Thos. policeman ; 611 6th st; dem ; born Illinois.
Boltz Chas. machinist; 2d av; bet 21st and 22dl sts, dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Bormschein F. baker; 1815 2d av; Ger.
Bostock Henry, glass blower; Sec. 2; Epis ; from England.
Bowen Albert W. tobacconist; 611 17th st ;. rep ; born Illinois.
Bowen Chas. H. carpenter; 219 18th st; from Maryland.
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Bowen August, moulder; 213 21st st.
Bowen David, grocer; 619 17th st; rep; R. I.
Bowman E. H. Dept. Circuit Clerk; 2d av; rep.
Bowen Gilbert C., 3d av; rep; Chris; R. I.
Bowen Moses, planer; 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts.
Bowen Thos. moulder; 213 21st st.
Boye Thos. saloon; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th av; from England.
Boyer John, retired farmer; Sec. 1; dem ; Bapt; from Pennsylvania.
Boyle Jas. merchant; 23d st and 5th av ; dem ; from Ireland.
Boyle John, fireman ; 3d av ; dem.
Boyle Wm. engineer; dem ; born Illinois.
Boynton Eugene W. machinist; 719 23d st; dem ; from Massachusetts.
Boynton Geo. H. civil engineer; 717 23d st; rep; from New Hampshire.
Boyson Jno. laborer; 6th av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; dem ; from Germany.
BRACKETT JOSEPH W. Attor- ney; residence 1st av, bet 11th and 12th sts; born in Otsego Co, N. Y., Jan. 19, 1815; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; Mr. B. was admitted to the bar of New York in 1840; practiced there nine years, and has lived in Rock Island since 1850; was Commissary in the 9th I. V. C .; married Eliza M. Parmelee, June 6, 1840 ; has three daughters.
Bradford, L. G. book-keeper; 4th av; dem ; Lib.
Bradley Mrs. Maria, housekeeper; 2701 6th av; Cath ; from Ireland.
Bradshaw Geo. teacher; bds 3d av.
Brady Andrew, laborer; 4th av, bet 17th and 18th sts; from Ireland.
Brady P. 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts ; Ind. Brahm Michael, shoemaker; cor 3d av and 20th st.
Brakman Jacob,gardener; Sec. 1; rep; Luth ; from Germany.
Braltemire Henry, laborer; 809 14th st; from Germany.
Brandenburger Aug .; 3d av.
Brandes Ernest, carpenter; 4th av, bet 8tl and 9th sts; from Germany.
Brashar Edwin, farmer; Sec. 11; rep; Meth ; born Rock Island.
Breibach Gus. butcher; 1817 2d av; Ger. Brendle Chas. ; 3d av.
Brennan Michael, saloon ; 1st av ; dem ; Cath Brennan Michael, Sr .; 2603 5thi av; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Brennan Michael, Jr. sawyer; 2603 5th av; dem; Cath ; from Ohio.
Brennan Daniel, laborer; 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts; dem.
Brennan John, policeman ; 3d av; dem; Ire- land.
Bresnahan Patrick, laborer; 114 16th st ; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Bresnahan Timothy, laborer; 29th st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Bresnahan T. H. laborer; 430 11th st; dem; Cath ; from New York.
Breunert E. druggist; 408 21st st; rep ; from Poland.
BRITTINGHAM THOS. Retired House Builder; Sec. 2; born in Worcester, Md., Sept. 25, 1805 ; came to this Co. 1835 ; Dem; Meth ; owns 314 acres of land, value $3,500; son of Obed, of Scotland, who was in the war of 1812, and Sarah Tindall, of England, his wife; Mr. Brittingham has followed house building and jobbing as his regular business for forty years; he married Matilda Collier, March 24, 1827; she died Dec., 1868, leaving two children, William T., of California, and Cordelia, of Rock Island; present wife was Marcia Dunten, of N. Y .; married May 25, 1871; Gilbert Allen, her first husband, died Aug. 16, 1868, leaving six children, Clarinda, Ebenezer, Thomas, Edwin, Charles and Eugene; these five sons all volunteered in our late war, and was each honorably dis- charged.
Broekman Adam, saloon; 1st st, bet 6th and 7th av; from Germany.
BROCKMAN HENRY, House- Builder and Contractor ; residence 1322 7th av; born in Germany, Feb. 1, 1837; came to this Co. 1855; Rep; Meth; Mr. Brock- man is prepared to do all kinds of carpen- ter work ; married Elizabeth Gelin, Nov. 18, 1865 ; four children.
Broderick Mrs. Jas. housekeeper; 2100 2d av; Cath; from Ireland.
Broderick Michael, laborer; 5th av; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Brogan Patrick, laborer; 5th av, e of Swede Col .; Cath ; from Ireland.
Bromley Geo. A. engincer; bds Taylor House.
Brooks Chas. student; 5th av; rep; born Ill. Brooks Win. student; 5th av, e of Swede Col; rep; born Illinois.
BROOKS W. E. Retired; residence Brooks' Crossing, 5th av; born in Coos Co., N. H., July 5, 1819; came to this Co. 1835; Rep; Mr. Brooks holds at the pres- ent time office of Alderman ; married Eliza M. Drane, of St. Johns, Canada, Dec. 27, 1852; she was born July 6th, 1828; they have four sons and one daughter living; have buried two sons and one daughter.
Brophy John, laborer; 541 21st st; Ireland.
Brostrom Chas. laborer; 424 5th st; rep; Luth; from Sweden.
Brown Mrs. 4th av, bet 13 and 14th sts; Chris; from Pennsylvania.
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Brown Chas. gas-fitter; 427 22d st; rep; from Sweden.
Brown E. M. teamster ; 711 3d st ; dem ; from Maine.
Brown Jno. boiler-maker; cor 2d av and 21st st; from Germany.
Browner Lewis G. laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st; dem; born Illinois.
Brubaker Frank, mechanic; 15th st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Brubaugh John, conductor; cor 9th st and 3d av ; rep.
Bruce M .; from Pennsylvania.
Brue Mrs. Mary, housekeeper; 1215 7th av; Cath ; from Ireland.
Bruff Stephen, blacksmith ; 2508 4th av.
Brunswig F. machinist; 419 5th st; Luth ; from Germany.
Brunswig Henry, coachman ; 5th av, bet 27th and 28th sts ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany.
Bryant Chas. G. traveler; cor 3d av and 8th st ; rep.
Buchanan Robt. machinist; 803 6th av ; rep; Ind.
Buck John, book-keeper; Rock Island House; dem ; from Pennsylvania.
Buckley Daniel, engineer; 7th av, bet 27th and 28th sts ; from Pennsylvania.
BUFORD B. D. Plow Manufacturer; residence 1732 7th av ; born in Ky .; came to this Co. 1852; Dem ; these works were estab- lished in 1855, with a capacity for making three or four thousand plows a year; now it has grown to such a strength that it em- ploys three hundred hands, and sells about $250,000 worth of plows per year; their goods, which consist of cultivators, riding and walking plows, serapers, and harrows, are now shipped to all points of the world ; Officers: B. D. Buford, President; L. M. Buford, Vice President; W. P. Butler, Secretary.
Buford Mrs. Chas. 1732 7th av; Presb; Ky.
Buford Geo. prop Plow Works; 1732 7th av; dem; born Illinois.
Buford J. W. clerk ; bds 1st av; rep.
BUFORD JAS. M. Cashier First National Bank, also Life and Fire Insur- ance Agent ; residence 1117 2d av ; born in Woodford Co., Ky., April 21, 1832; came to this Co. 1839; Dem; Presb; married Felicia J. Clark, of Ky., Oct. 9, 1857; has two children; has held the office of Mayor one term.
Buford Maj. L. M. vice pres. Plow Works; 2d av ; dem; from Kentucky.
Buford T. J. agent; cor 1st av and 12th st ; dem.
Bulkley John, clerk ; rep ; Presb.
Bulkley J. M. clerk ; rep; Presb.
Buncher Chas. hotel ; 2d av and 20th st; from Germany.
Buncher Frank; cor 4th av and 6th st; dem ; from Germany.
Buncher Michael, butcher ; bds 7th av; dem ; from Germany.
Burchell Thos .; bds cor 3d av and 3d st.
Burchnall Wm. laborer; 5th av, bet 17th and 18th sts; rep; from England.
Burdett Wm. H. asst. editor; 11th st; rep; from England.
Burgh D. M. W. book-keeper; 17th st; rep; from Ireland.
BURGHH. B. formerly engaged in the sale of Stoves and House-furnishing Goods ; residence 1024 2d av; born in Liverpool, Eng., April 22, 1835; came to this Co. in 1848; Rep ; Epis ; spent four years in bus- iness in New York city; then, after an ex- tended trip through the West, settled in Rock Island, in 1854; at the call of his country, he enlisted Sept. 1, 1861, in Co. A, 9th Cavalry, III. Vol .; was commmis- sioned Captain, Sept. 28th of the same year; promoted to Major, Aug. 16, 1862, and promoted to Colonel, Dec. 5, 1864; married Carrie Sammel, of Crawford Co., Pa., Sept. 26, 1855 ; has three children.
Burgower Henry, retired; 17th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; dem ; from Germany.
Burhland Andrew; 15th st, bet 3d and 4th sts ; from Germany.
Burk Andrew, laborer; 212 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Burk G. M. laborer; 424 5th st; rep; Luth; from Sweden.
Burk Peter, blacksmith; 422 22d st; dem ; Cath ; from Mississippi.
Burneston Geo. W. merchant; 2712 7th av; dem ; from Maryland.
Burns Owen, laborer; 12th st and 10th ave; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
BURRALL MRS. ANN C. Rock Island; was born in Wood Co., Va., Sept. 17, 1821 ; came to this Co. 1851; Mrs. Bur- rall is widow of the late Edward Burrall, Jr., of Rock Island, who was born in Canaan, Conn,, April 13, 1815, and died April 26, 1876; Mr. Burrall was an active member of the business circle for twenty- five years ; at the time of his death he was Vice President of Rock Island National Bank, President of Public Library Board, besides being officially connected with many other public enterprises; he was united in marriage June 13, 1843, with Miss Ann C. Jack, daughter of Capt. Chas. Jack, who was widely known by the early settlers in Henry and adjoining counties. Burrell Arthur, laborer; dem; born Illinois. Burrell Jacob, moulder; 525 3d st; from Switzerland.
Burress J. W. miller ; 12th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; dem ; from Virginia.
Burrill Edward, laborer; 424 4th st; dem; from Ireland.
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Burris Henry, barber; bet 2d and 3d avs; rep ; from Arkansas.
Burton John ; cor 3d av and 3d st.
Burton Thomas, wagon-maker; 2d av; Ind; from Pennsylvania.
Burtonett Spencer, engineer ; Lib; born Ill.
Burwell J. H. salesman ; 23d st and 5th av; clem ; from Ohio.
Bush John, farmer; Sec. 11; rep; Ind; from Germany.
Bushnell Mr .; 4th av, bet 20th and 21 sts.
Butler D. W. laborer; 7th av, bet 11th and 12th sts; dem; from New York.
Butler Geo. H. laborer; 7th av, bet 11th and 12th sts ; dem ; from New York.
Butler John, lawyer; 19th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; rep; from Kentucky.
Butler Thos. J. laborer; 413 21st; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
BUTLER W. P. Mayor Rock Island; residence 7th av, opposite 26th st; born .Louisville, Ky., April 16, 1842; came to this Co. 1866; married Florence Rodman, June 22, 1869; one child; was in army.
Buttenhair Thos. gardener; dem; from Pa. Byrnes Jas. machinist; 2125 5th ave; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
C ABLE P. L. retired; 5th av, bet 27th and 28th sts; Lib.
CABLE R. R. Rail Roading and Coal Business ; residence cor 3d av and 10th st; born in Athens Co., Ohio, Sept. 23, 1835 ; came to this Co. 1857; Dem; married Feb. 16, 1865.
Cahill Owen, blacksmith; 226 22d st; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Cahill Patrick, laborer; 226 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Cain J. switchman ; 220 22d av ; rep; Ohio. Calhoun Alex. clerk; 5th av, bet 17th and 18th sts ; dem ; from Canada.
Cameron Allen W. carpenter; 514 23d st; born Illinois.
Cameron Jos. C. ship-builder; 517 23d st; from Pennsylvania.
Campbell James, lab; cor 1st av and 15th st. Campbell Thos. tenant; Sec. 1; rep; Bapt; from Ireland.
Carey Jno. conductor; 215 22d st; dem; Cath; from New York.
Cargill J. B. grocer; 3d av.
Carl Jas. engineer; 2224 4th av; born Ill.
Carlson John, teamster; 417 4th st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden.
Carlton Benj. G. blacksmith; 407 11th st; from New York.
Carney D. W. machinist; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th sts; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Carney John, laborer; dem; Cath; Ireland. Carr Geo. M. painter; 532 15th st; rep; O.
CARR JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 13; born in this town, May 12, 1836; Dem; Univ; owns 262 acres land, value $13,100; was second son of Wm. Carr. of Bucks Co., Pa., and Eliza Jane Tureman, his wife, of Beardstown, Ill .; volunteered in Co. H, 37th Regt. I. V. I., under Capt. J. B. Freck ; married Cornelia E., daughter of E. Went- worth, one of the first settlers of Chicago, Oct. 12, 1871; she has three children by her first husband, I. R. Carr-Minnie L., Benjamin P. and James I.
Carroll James J. laborer ; 1301 5th av; dem ; from Iowa.
Carse Henry, soda mnfr .; 420 11th st; rep; from Ireland.
Carter C. C. physician; 1809 6th av; Epis; from California.
Carter Elijah, gauger ; 1809 6th av ; rep ; Epis ; from Vermont.
Cary P. J. painter ; bds 2109 3d av.
Cary P. S. painter; rep; Cath; Ireland.
CARY THOS. F. Painter; office 4th av, bet 17th and 18th sts; res 3d av, bet 18th and 19th sts; P. O. Box 459; born in Ireland, March 17, 1844; came to this country in 1869; Rep; Cath; Mr. Cary has one of the finest paint shops in the county ; he does all kinds of plain and ornamental painting, also decorative pa- per hanging and calcimining; frescoing done in oil and water colors; married Is- abella Kane, Nov. 14th, 1866; has one child.
Case Chas. E. farmer; 2513 7th av; rep; born Illinois.
CASE H. S. Brickmaker; Sec. 2; resi- cence cor of 3d st and old 6th av; born in Rock Island, on the 11th of Nov., 1832; Rep; is Assistant Supervisor; married Jennie E. Hanna; has three children.
Case Mrs. C. H. widow; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th av; Meth ; from Pennsylvania.
Cash Jacob, mason; 20th st, s of 9th av; from Germany.
Cassidy Frank, telegraph operator; 219 18th st; from Canada.
Casson John ; 2d av ; rep.
Castles Henry M. carpenter; 2d st, bet 6th and 7th sts; from Germany.
Castsey Geo. 2d st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Cauldesme Alfred, expressman ; 4th cor 7th st; dem; Meth; from Kentucky.
Cavanaugh Jas. W. laborer; 2118 5th av; dem ; Cath ; from New York.
Cavanaugh Mrs. Mary, housekeeper; 2118 5th av; Cath; from Ireland.
Cenug Chas. laborer; 6th st, bet 8th and 9th avs; Luth ; from Germany.
Chamberlin C R. salesman ; 6th av, bet 20th and 21st sts; rep; born Illinois.
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