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Peterson Andrew, blacksmith; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep; from Norway.
Peterson Andrew, laborer; 421 10th st; from Sweden.
Peterson August, wagon-maker; 5th av, e of Swede Col .; Luth ; from Sweden.
Peterson Benj. carpenter; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep ; from Sweden.
Peterson Chas. laborer; 4th av, bet 9th and 10th sts ; rep; from Sweden.
Peterson Christ. carpenter; 2216 6th av ; rep; from Germany.
Peterson Fred, laborer; 415 4th st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden.
Peterson Gus. laborer; 410 4th st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden.
Peterson Hantz, shoemaker; 224 18th st; Luth ; from Sweden.
Peterson Miss M. milliner ; 1723 2d av ; from Germany.
Peterson Magnus, shoemaker; 4th av, bet 4th and 5th sts; rep; from Sweden.
Peterson N. F. laborer; 415 4th st; rep; Luth; from Sweden.
Peterson Peter, laborer; Sth av, bet 6th and 7th sts; rep; Luth; from Sweden.
Peterson Peter, polisher; 620 6th st; rep; Luth; from Sweden.
Peterson Wm. F. ¿ printer ; 2106 5th av; rep; born Illinois.
Pettifer Chas. laborer ; rep; from Canada.
Petit Thos. laborer; 15th st, bet 8th and 9th avs; dem; Meth; from Ohio.
Pettit Wm. salesman; 314 9th av.
Pfaff Jacob, cooper; 8th av, bet 14th and 15th sts; dem; from Germany.
Pfaff Philip, plasterer; 1415 6th av; dem; Luth ; from Germany.
Pfoh Chas. shoemaker; 217 17th st; rep; Luth ; from Germany.
Philebar Frank; dem; Luth; Louisiana.
Philebar Peter, saloon; dem; Luth; from Germany.
Philip Jno. carpenter; 1507 7th av; Meth; from England.
Philleo A. K. assessor; 1112 3d av; rep; Presb.
Philleo Frank, clerk; 1112 3d av; rep; Ill. Pickerill Frank, book-keeper; bet 19th and 20th sts; rep; from Ohio.
Pierce O. S. book-keeper; 740 15th st; rep; born Illinois.
Pierson Michael, tailor; rep; from Ireland. PILGRIM THOS. G. Milk Dairy; Sec 11; born in Lynn, Conn, Feb. 11, 1843; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Ind; owns 25 acres of land, value $4,000; son of Geo. W. and Rachel Pilgrim, formerly of Conn ; both died in this Co .; Mr. Pilgrim and his father volunteered in Co. A, 37th Reg't I. V. I., under Capt. J. A. Jordan; was at tlie battles of Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, and siege of Vicksburg ; married Elizabeth Clark, of St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 26, 1867; she was born May 12, 1846; have three children, Mary A., Hattie C. and Harry C., twins.
Pilgrim Wm. A. flour and feed store; 12th st; rep; Meth ; from Connecticut.
PILLSBURY MRS. PAULINE MI. Medical Electrician; residence 615 17th st; born in England, Nov. 6, 1833; came to this Co. in 1847; Mrs. Pillsbury is granddaughter of Dr. John Whitehead, physician of the London Dispensary and John Wesley's physician; she is daughter of John Whitehead, Jr., who was educated at the University of Leyden, and Oxford, Eng .; Mrs. Pillsbury's treatment has been highly satisfactory; best of references.
Pinckley Sherman, laborer; 4th av, bet Sth and 9th sts.
Piniot Adolph, cook; Harper House.
Pinkley Dempster S. sawyer; cor 4th av and 8th sts.
PINKLEY M. L. Justice of the Peace; residence cor 4th av and Sth st; born in
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Union Co., Ind., Aug 2, 1827; came to this Co. in 1846; rep; Meth ; married Anne T. Pinkley, May 15, 1853; has one child.
Pitchar F. S. boarding house; 813 3d av. Pitchard Richard.
Platt Chas. T. compositor; 19th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; rep; from Ohio.
Platt Geo. W. artist; 19th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; rep; from Pennsylvania.
Platt Henry C. compositor; 19th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; dem; Ohio.
Platt Mrs. Mary, widow; 19th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; dem; from Ohio.
Picasants Adair, law student; rep; Presb ; born Illinois.
PLEASANTS GEO. W. Judge of Fifth Judicial Circuit; residence 1111 2d av; born in Booneville, Ky., Nov. 24, 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1853; Rep; Presb; married Sarah T. Bulkley, of Mass., Jan. 30, 1850; has four children.
Plog Fred. laborer; 5th st, bet 7th and Sth avs; from Germany.
Plothe Frank, carpet-weaver; 9th st, bet 6th and 7th avs; dem; Cath; from Germany. Plummer F. H. bookkeeper; 705 20th st; rep; Presb; born Illinois.
PLUMMER SAMUEL C., M. D., Physician ; residence 705 20th st; born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., April 10, 1821; came to this Co. in 1848; Rep; Presb; married Sallie M. Dawson, June 9, 1874; has three daughters and two sons by first marriage; Dr. Plummer graduated at Cleveland Medical College, Ohio, class 1844.
Plummer S. C. book-keeper; 705 20th st; rep ; Presb; from Pennsylvania.
Plummer Thos. 502 23d st; rep; Penn.
Poirot Theophilus, 730 14th st; Presh ; from France
Pollard A. H. conductor; 542 20th st; Bapt. Plunk Mrs. Charlotte, boarding house; 1126 3d av.
PORTER S. R. County Treasurer; residence 13th st, bet 2d and 3d avs; born in Rock Island Co., Ill., July 5, 1844; was born and raised in Hampton tp., this Co .; was formerly engaged in the coal trade; wife was Rebecca Watt, born in Rock Island Co., Ill .; married, May, 1867; three children, Maud B., Charles W. and Roy S. Post Columbus O. salesman ; rep; born Ill. Postlewait H. L. cor 4th av and 14th st; dem ; Cath.
Postlewait J. W. cor 4th av and 14th st; dem ; Cath.
Pots S. A. watchmaker; Ind; born Ill.
Powars Henry, 4th av, bet 17th and 18th sts; rep ; Presb.
Powars Mrs. Rhoda, 922 2d av ; Presh Powars Wm. clerk; 2d av.
Powell Wm. S. cor 4th av and 14th st.
Powschan Jno. tenant; Sec. 12; dem; Luth; from Germany.
Pratt Wmn. brass-moulder.
Preston Charles, filer.
Puctz F. F. salesman; 219 18th st; rep; born Illinois.
Pye Thos. glass-blower; 418 10th st; rep; Presh; from England.
Q UIN JOHN, tailor; 227 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Quincy R. H. carriage maker; 1416 4thi av; Meth; from Canada.
Quinland Patrick, 2d av; dem.
Quinn Jno. laborer; dem; Cath ; Ireland.
Quist Geo. L. cigar manufacturer; 1707 2d av; from Germany.
R AABE PAUL, cigar maker; 1st av, bet 18th and 19th sts; from Germany.
Raba Powell, cigar maker; 2505 5th av; from Germany.
Rader Louis, 717 15th st; from Germany. Radogan Michacl, hostler; 1126 3d av.
Rafferty Patrick, mason; 4th av, bet 13th and 14th sts; dem; Cath.
Raible Gabhardt, foreman; 3022 5th av; from Germany.
Raisch Magdaleno, gardener; Luth; from Baden, Germany.
Ralston Hugh, carpenter; 431 2d st; rep; from Ireland.
Ralston Rob. soap manufacturer; 421 2d st ; rep ; from Ireland.
Ramser Jacob, jeweler; 1911 2d av; rep; Meth ; from Switzerland.
Ramskill Wm. cutter; 1st st; rep; England. Randall Mrs. P. H. housekeeper; 2121 5th av; from New York.
Ranfranz Henry, expressman; 822 2d av; dem.
Range L. saloon; 5th av and 21st st; dem; Cath; from Germany.
Rapp Wm. hotel runner; Rock Island House. RATHBUN WM. W. Attorney ; office west of Market Square; born in West Greenville, Pa., June 21, 1850; came to this Co. in 1852.
Rathzeber Frank, teamster; 5th av, bet 29th and 30th sts; dem; from Germany.
Raub Sidney, teamster; rep; Prot; England. Raubarger Miles, engineer; dem; Ind; Ill. Ray Henry, machinist; 5th av, e of Swede Col ; rep; from Germany.
Reangle Edgar, blacksmith ; 4th av; dem.
Reangle Geo. blacksmith; 4th av; dem.
Reardon Wm. blacksmith ; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Reas John, laborer; 2115 5th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Bavaria.
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RECK'REV. HENRY, Professor in
Augustana College ; born in Adams Co., Pennsylvania, August 24, 1829; came to this Co. 1875; Lutheran; educated in Pennsylvania College, at Gettysburg ; grad- uated class 1850; was at Paxton four years filling the same position as here, in con- nection with the work of the ministry; was engaged with Rev. Dr. Passavant from 1852 to 1870 in establishing orphans' homes and hospitals; married Anna R. Mering, October 11, 1863; has five chil- dren.
Redding Albert, monlder; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Pennsylvania.
Reddig Henry, shoemaker; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th av; dem; Cath; from Pa.
Redding Henry, saloon.
Reddig John, teamster; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th av; dem ; Cath; from Maryland.
Reddig Samuel, shoemaker; 606 10th st ; rep; from Pennsylvania.
Reddig Thos. fireman; 706 4th st; Ill.
Reddig West, laborer; 606 10th; rep; from Pennsylvania.
Redeker Benj. brickmaker; rep; Meth ; from Germany.
Reed Jno. Inmber dealer; 2d av; rep; from Pennsylvania.
Reed Jno. L. City Clerk; 320 7th st; rep; Presb.
Reed Peter, saloon; Sec. 11; dem; Cath; from Germany.
REED W. T. Iumber dealer of the firm W. I. Reed & Co .; residence, 1305 2d av; born in Pennsylvania; came to Co. 1872; was in army.
Reeves J. H. brakeman ; 9th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; rep; Presb.
Repne Mrs. M. J. housekeeper; 728 7th av; from Pennsylvania.
REID ROBERT F. clerk ; residence 1922 8th av; born Indianapolis, Ind., No- vember 27, 1842; came to Co. 1859; Rep; wife was Henrietta Bradshaw; married July 4, 1866; has five children; was in army four years.
Reidel H. butcher; 1817 2d av; Ger.
Reidel Jno. laborer; 2113 8th av; rep ; Luth ; from Germany.
Reidy Martin, carriagemaker; 2311 5th av; Cath ; from Ireland.
Reimers Jno. clerk; 5th av, bet 29th and 30th sts; rep; from Germany.
Reiter Herman, laborer; 427 14th st; dem ; from Germany.
Reithel Jno. butcher; 207 21st st; Germany. Regensburger Henry, 17th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; from Ohio.
Renfro Wm. painter; 528 3d st; rep.
Renfro Mrs. Elizabeth, 13th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; Bapt; from Tennessee.
Renner Jacob, laborer; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th av; from Germany.
Requa Lewis B. 1200 3d av; rep; Presb. Reticker Edward, bricklayer; 318 10th st; dem ; born Illinois.
Reticker Henry, broom-maker; 318 10th st; dem ; born Illinois.
RETICKER JOHN M. boot and shoe dealer; residence 928 1st av; born Baltimore, Md., February 6, 1844; came to Co. 1847; Dem ; Presb; member of firm of Kelly & Reticker; was in army four years; wife, Anna C. Kimell; September 13, 1867; has three children.
Reynolds C. R. foreman; 2312 5th av; rep; Ohio.
REYNOLDS E. P. Railroad Contrac- tor; residence, 5th av; born in Washing- ton Co., Vt., February 13, 1817; came to Co. 1839; Rep; married Amanda Ogden, October, 1858; five children.
Reynolds J. M. filer, 7th av, bet 25th and 26th st; rep ; Presb; from Pennsylvania. Reynolds Jno. railroad contractor; 2939 5th av; rep; born Illinois.
Reynolds Mrs. M. housekeeper; 619 17th st ; from France.
Reynolds M. C. filer, 2312 5th av ; rep; Bapt. Rice J. D. engineer; 14th st, bet 7th and Sth avs; rep; from New York.
Rich Fred, laborer; 9th av and 14th st ; from Germany.
Richards Frank, wagonmaker; 1st st; dem. Richards Henry, laborer; 6th av, bet 12th and 13th st; dem; Cath ; from England.
Richardson Mrs. A. E. 20th st, bet 4th and 5th av.
Richmond Roswell, brickmaker, dem; Ind; from Kentucky.
Riess Geo. carpenter; 2625 Sth av; rep; Luth ; from Bavaria.
Riely Jos. 3d av, bet 17th and 18th st.
Riley Frank, plasterer; 1039 10th av; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Riley Jacob, retired ; 1714 1st av; dem ; from England.
Riley Jas. laborer; 421 6th st; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Rinck Wm. grocer; 7th av, bet 14th and 15th st; rep; from Prussia.
Rinehart Carl, mason; 11th st, bet Sth and 9th av; dem; Cath ; from Germany.
Rinehart Mark, laborer; 11th st, bet Sth and 9th av; from Germany.
Rinker Fred, cook, 1st av and 20th st; from Germany.
Rispen Mathew, laborer; 21st st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Rissi Christ, laborer; 6th av, bet 27th and 28th st; dem; from Switzerland. Ritter C. H. grocer.
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Rittick Paul, 1324 3d av.
Roach Jno. book agent, 429 12th st; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Roach Philip, laborer; 21st st, bet 3d and 4th sts; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Robb Wm. stonecutter; 5th av, e of Swede College; Presb; from Scotland.
Rober Jno. salesman ; cor 3d av and 20th st. Roberg Christ, shoemaker; 20th st; rep; from Sweden.
Roberts Jno. 3d av; dem ; from England.
ROBINSON D. T. Lumber Dealer ; re- sidence, 20th st, bet 6th and 7th avs; born in St. Albans, Vt., January 13, 1831; came to this Co. in 1859; rep; Presb; married Julia E. Spencer, of Rock Island, April 26, 1859; has two children.
Robinson J. F. cashier; 20 st, bet. 6th and Tth avs; rep; Meth ; born Illinois.
Robinson M. S. steamboat captain, 20th st, bet 6th and 7th avs; rep; Meth; born III. Robinson Mrs. Sarah E. Sec. 2; Meth; born Illinois.
ROBINSON T. J. Banker; residence, cor 6th av and 20th st ; came to Co. in 1844; from Maine.
Robison Peter C. painter; 2704 8th av; rep; Meth; from Norway.
ROCK ISLAND PUBLIC LI- BRARY. S. W. McMasters, President ; E. D. Sweeney, Secretary ; Miss Ellen Gale, Librarian ; W. H. Gest, C. Truesdale, H. C. Connelly, Henry Curtis, Chas. W. O'Neil, C. Speidel, and Alex. Steel, Directors. This Library was opened in November, 1872, and shows that the people of Rock Island are truly very progressive. It con- tains about five thousand carefully selected volumes. The rooms are commodious and well kept, and are finely located in Mit- chell & Lynde's Block.
Rodar Wm. carpenter; 520 2d st; Luth ; from Germany.
Rodden Jno. painter; 3d av, bet 25th and 26th sts.
Rodgers J. W. lawyer; 4th av.
Rodgers P. D. clerk ; rep; from New York. Rodman Mrs. M. A. 7th av, bet 25th and 26th sts; Presb; from Pennsylvania.
Rodman Dr. S. H. 2d av; rep; from New York.
Rodman T. J. cotton manufacturer; 7th av, bet 25th and 26th sts; rep; from Pa.
Roessler W. G. German teacher; 15th st; from Germany.
Rohde Karl, bartender; 1st av and 18th st; from Germany.
Rohe H. painter; 3d av, bet 10th and 11th sts; from Germany.
Rohr Henry, laborer ; 223 22d st; dem ; from Germany.
ROLES REV. JOSEPH, Pastor of
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church; resi- dence, 2d av.
Romer John W. pilot; 415 17th st; rep ; from Ohio.
Rooney Jno. laborer ; 1311 5th av ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Rooney Patrick, bricklayer; 1311 5th av; dem; Cath; from New York.
Rose Chas. 23d st and 7th av; rep; Presb.
Rose Jno. S. carpenter; 711 15th st; rep; Meth ; from Michigan.
Rosenfield Henry, laborer; 219 22d st; dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Rosenfield Isaac, salesman ; from Germany. Rosenfield Jas. hides and pelts; 2d av and 11th st; rep; from Germany.
Rosenfield Jas. ind; Penn.
Rosenfield M. merchant; 1808 7th av; rep; from Germany.
Rosine L. machinist; 429 10th st; Sweden.
Rosene Victor, machinist; 416 11th st; rep; from Sweden.
Rosene W. plumber; 416 11th st; rep; from Sweden.
Rosenthal Chas. baker; 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs ; rep.
Rosenthal Peter, laborer; 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; rep; Cath.
Ross Jno. laborer; 9th av, bet 20th and 21st st; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Ross Jas. car driver; 5th av, e of 30th st ; dem ; from Md.
Ross Wm. plow-fitter; 9th av, bet 20th and 21st sts; dem; Cath ; from Mass,
Roth Wm. laborer; 429 4th st; dem; from Germany.
Rothchild J. 219 16th st; dem; Ind.
Rowe Richard, brakeman; 6th av, bet 24tl and 25th st; rep; from Texas.
Rowe Wm. 824 3d av.
Rowland Jas. engineer; 27th st and 8th av; rep ; from Penn.
Ruby Jerome E. river pilot; 816 3d av.
Rudolph Frederick, 3d av; rep; Germany.
Rugh Wm. watchman; 11th st, bet 8th and 9th avs; rep ; born Illinois.
Rnick Frank, brick-moulder; 408 16th st; dem ; from Ohio.
Rush Wm. laborer; 1st av, bet 18th and 19th streets.
Russ Christ. blacksmith; 802 7th av; from Prussia.
Russell Jno. teamster; 21st st; Cath; dem; from Ireland.
Ryan Peter, laborer; 212 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Ryan Jno. tinsmith ; 114 16th st; dem; Cath ; from Wisconsin.
Ryder E. railroad transportation ; Harper Housc.
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S AFFORD LEROY, laborer; 2524 5th av; dem; from New York.
Sage Mrs. Harriet, boarding-house; 16th st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Sage Wm. H. brick-layer; rep.
Sagesser S. minister; 14th st, bet 6th and 7th avs; rep; Meth ; from Switzerland.
Sanders Olsen, P. O. Milan; Luth; Sweden. Sanderson Andrew, laborer; 420 5th st; rep; Luth ; from Sweden.
Sanderson Wm. H. farmer; Sec. 11; rep; Ind ; from Conn.
Sargent Edmund, clerk; 5th av and 18th st; rep; born Illinois.
Sargent Jno. S. blacksmith ; 5th av and 18th st ; dem ; from Vermont.
Sargent N. grocer; 20th st.
Sarman Wm. cooper; 26th st, bet 5th and Gth avs; rep; from Ohio.
Sass A. butcher; 207 21st st; Germany.
Sauerman Jno. harness-maker; 623 17th st; rep; Luth ; from Germany.
Saulpaugh Thos. railroad contractor; 5th av, bet 27th and 28th sts; rep; from N. Y.
SAWYER N. B. Dealer in Tin and Glassware; born in Rutland Co., Vt., Sept. 20, 1848; came to this Co. in 1871; Rep; Presb; Mr. Sawyer is extensively engaged in the sale of glass and tinware; besides his trade in Rock Island, he employs ten men to sell goods through the country ; married Florence Frazer, of Ohio, Oct. 8, 1876.
Saxon Earnest, laborer ; 3d av.
Saxon T. teamster; dem; Cath ; Ireland.
Schaar Adam, teamster; dem.
Schaar Jno. teamster; dem.
Schadt Mrs. Mary, housekeeper; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th sts; Luth ; from Germany.
Schaefer Andrew, gardener; 10th av, bet 10th and 11th sts ; from Germany.
Schaefer Otto, grocer; 5th av, e of Swede College; rep; from Germany.
Schafer Christ. salesman; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th avs; dem ; from Germany.
Schafer Geo. carpenter; 8th av, bet 9th and 10th sts ; dem ; from Germany.
Schale Fred. laborer; 712 2d st; Germany. Sehandler John, farmer; Sec. 10; dem; Ind; from Germany.
Schatnitger Henry, laborer; 1st st; rep; from Germany.
Schatz Christ. bar-tender; 908 8th av; dem; Cath; from Germany.
Schautz Jno. C. confectionery ; 21st st, bet 1st and 2d avs ; from Germany.
Schank Gotliph, farmer; Sec. 3; Presb; from Ohio.
Schauk Samuel, milk dealer; Presb; from Berne, Switzerland.
Scheffer Chas. retired ; dem ; Ind; Germany. Scheffer Chas. Ind; born in New Orleans, 1818.
Scheible F. D. boarding-house ; dem.
Scherer Peter, saloon; cor 18th st and 4th avs; dem; from Germany.
Schibler , saloon; 15th st, bet 8th and 9th avs; from Germany.
Schibert C. laborer; 17th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; from Germany.
Schieberl Jos. tailor; 18th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; from Germany.
Schiller Laurence, clerk; 426 3d st; rep; from Sweden.
Schindler Geo. 1220 3d av; dem.
Schindler Thos. E. butcher; 1817 2d av; from Germany.
Schlemmer Chas. saloon; 1320 3d av; dem ; from Germany.
Schlemmer Jno. painter; cor 2d av and 9th st; dem; from Germany.
Schlemmer Peter, painter; 7th av, bet 14th and 15th sts; dem ; from Germany.
Schlista Julius, carpenter ; 2d av, bet 6th and 7th sts; from Germany.
Schmale Fred. shoemaker; 15th st and 4tlı av; dem.
SCHMID AUGUST, House Builder and Contractor; residence 20th st, bet Sth and 9th avs; born in Germany, Sept. 4, 1836; came to this Co. in 1856; Mr. Schmid is one of the oldest contractors in the city ; farmers and others will find him thoroughly qualified in his business; mar- ried Caroline Rendt, January, 1856; has nine children.
Schmidt Carl, laborer; 808 5th st; dem; from Germany.
Schmidt Fred. laborer; from Germany.
Schmidt Geo. saloon; 1st av, bet 19th and 20th sts ; from Germany.
Schmidt Henry, wholesale liquors; 7th av and 18th st; from Mo.
Schmidt Jno. mason; 720 15th st; Cath; from Germany.
Schmitt Adam, 1st av; from Germany.
Schmell Matthias, carpenter; 1908 3d av; from Germany.
Schneider Andrew, saloon; 1st av and 20th st; dem ; from Germany.
Selineider Geo. grocer; 4th av and 21st st.
Schneider Geo., Jr. salesman; 4th av and 21st st.
Schneider George, farmer; Sec. 1; rep; Luth; from Germany.
Schneider Morris, 2614 6th av; rep; Luth; from Germany.
Selinider Conrad, clerk; 221 21st st; rep; Luth; from Md.
Schnell Chas. barber; 229 21st st; France.
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SCHNELL WILLIAM, Painter;
office 4th av ; residence Wine st, No. 2523; born in Germany, Oct. 26th, 1827; came to this Co. in 1864; Mr. Schnell gives special attention to graining; married Su- san A. Storm, Jan. 12, 1864.
Schnert August, blacksmith; 4th av, bet 6th 7th sts.
Schnitger Henry, grocer; cor 4th av and Oth st; rep; from Germany.
Schnitzer Jno. carpenter; 2523 7th av ; dem ; from Germany.
Schnuckle Rev. Carl, pastor St. Mary's Ro- man Catholic Church ; 4th av and 22d st.
Schocker Christ. tobacconist; 2505 5th av; from Germany.
Schoede Chas. carpenter; 2508 6th av; rep; Luth; from Prussia.
Schraeder Fred. carriage-trimmer; 15th st, bet Sth and 9th avs; Luth.
Schrader Jno. laborer; 6th st, bet Sth and 9th avs; from Germany.
Schreder Andrew, laborer; 813 8th av; from Germany.
Schredur Henry, carpenter ; 7th av, bet 12th and 13th sts ; dem ; Luth ; Germany.
Schreiner Christian, carpenter; 605 10th st ; rep; Luth ; from Germany.
Schroder J. H. farmer; Sec. 12; rep; Cath ; from Hanover, Prussia.
Schroeder Wm. tobacconist; 737 20th st; rep ; Luth ; from Germany.
Schuartz O. laborer; 541 21st st; rep; from Germany.
Schutz Jno. laborer; 4th av; dem ; from Ger- many.
Scott Elijah, laborer; 5th av, c of 30th st; rep; Md.
Scott Geo. engineer; 525 21st st; from Iowa. Scott Herbert, rep; from Ohio.
Scott W. W. engineer; 522 21st st; Ohio.
Scotten Wm. T. traveler; 1206 3d av; dem; from N. Y.
Scully Daniel, laborer; 5th av and 22d st; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Segar J. J. hackman ; 3d av.
Segrist Samuel, laborer; 825 10th av; from Switzerland.
Scider Jno. 511 17th st; dem; Germany.
Selle Ernest, teacher; 6th av, bet 13th and 14th sts; Luth.
Senger Lawrence, carpenter; 11th st, bet Sth and 9th avs; from Bavaria.
Sennatt Jno. engineer; Harper House.
Serch Mrs. A. housekeeper; 615 6th st; Cath; from Austria.
Sevey Win. Carpenter; 2624 7th av; rep; from England.
Seymour C. H. printer; 15th st, bet Sthi and 9th avs.
Sghoede Jno. 13th st, bet 3d and 4th avs; Luth; rep; from Germany.
Shaefer Andrew, d'ler in grease; 555 23d st. Sharps Adam, 1919 4th av.
Sharp Levi, laborer; 628 8th st; rep; from Ohio.
Shaunessey Mrs .. Eliza, 23d st.
Shaw G. T. salesman; Rock Island House. Shea Thos. laborer; 226 22d st; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Shea Thos. teamster; 2106 2d av; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Shean Daniel, laborer; 1113 9th av; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Shearer Philip, 14th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; rep; Meth ; from Germany.
Sheibner E. W. gardener; 7th av; rep; from Germany.
Shepherd J. A. coal dealer; 502 20th st; rep; from Ohio.
Sherrer Geo. gardener; Sec. 1; rep; Luth; from Germany.
Sherer Jacob, milk dealer; 24th st; dem; from Germany.
Sherer Jno. tinner; 1421 6th av; dem; Ger. Sherwood Thos. laborer.
Shields Andrew, watchman; 1203 7th av; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Sheilds Ed., Sr., laborer; 2502 6th av; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Sheilds Ed., Jr., engineer; 2502 6th av ; dem ; Catlı ; from New York.
Shields Jas. glass-gatherer; 416 4th st; rep; from England.
Shields Jas. H. laborer; 2d av, bet 7th and 8th sts.
Shields Jno. glass-blower; Sth st; N. Y.
Shields Thos. core-maker; bet Sth and 9th sts ; dem ; from New York.
Shillinger Christian, boiler-maker; 829 20th st; rep ; Luth; from Germany.
Shindler Ferdinand, cattle dealer; 14th st, bet Sth and 9th avs; dem; from Germany. Schmidt Conrad, shoemaker; 1406 6th av; rep ; from Germany.
Shope Win. carpenter; 1410 6th av; Ger.
Shroeder Fred. carriage trimmer; Luth; from Germany.
Shultz Christ. laborer; 1st st, bet 6th and 7th avs; Luth ; from Germany.
Sickels J. R. laborer; cor 6th st and 4th av. Siegrist Jno., Sr., laborer; 407 3d st; dem ; from France.
Siegrist Jno., Jr., sawyer; 404 3d st; dem; born Illinois.
Siegrist Phil. sawyer; 428 8d sts; dem; from Pennsylvania.
Siemon Henry, saloon; 542 15th st; Luth ; from Germany.
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Sigmund Jno. photographer; Post Office Block; from Germany.
Simley N. L. engineer; 17th st; rep; Epis; from New York.
Simmon Peter, book-keeper.
Simmon Philip, drayman; 4th av, bet 19th and 20th sts.
Simmons Phil. painter; 11th st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; dem; Luth ; from Germany.
Simmons Walter B. painter; 11th st, bet Stlı and 9th avs; dem; from Germany.
Simon Leopold, merchant; 18th st, bet 6th and 7th avs; dem ; from Germany.
Simpson Geo. time-keeper; 20th st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Simpson Thos. grainer; 727 15th st.
SIMPSON, YOUNG HEI- TAHRENDS, Painters; T. S. Simp- son, H. S. Young, H. Heitahrends; this firm do all kinds of painting, calcimin- ing and paper hanging; graining made a specialty ; shop 17th st, bet 4th and 5th avs. Sinnet A. real estate dealer; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep; Bapt; from Massachusetts.
Sinnet F. M. ice dealer; 5th av, e of 30th st; rep ; Bapt; from Ohio.
Sinnig Ernest, cook ; Rock Island House.
Sise Stephen, laborer; 20th st, bet 4th and 5th avs; from Germany.
Skinner Chas. W. lumber dealer; 30th st; from Pennsylvania.
Skinner Porter, lumber merchant; 5th av, bet 29th and 30th sts; dem; New York.
Slater Jas laborer; 518 2d st; rep; Ireland. Slattery Jno. laborer; 4th av.
Slattery Mrs. M. 4th av.
Slattery Thos. laborer; 4th av; dem; Cath ; from Ireland.
Slaymaker Mrs. II. J. 830 2d av; Presb.
Slingerland Henry T. laborer; 2609 6th av ; rep; Meth ; from New York.
Slowey Mrs. Rachel, housekeeper; 5th av, bet 15th and 16th sts; Cath ; Ireland.
Smart Thos. grocer; 708 2d av; rep.
Smead F. assistant clerk Harper House.
Smith Thos. carder; 811 6th av; rep; Chris; from England.
Smith A. T. clerk Rock Island House.
Smith August, carpenter; 817 20th st: rep; from Germany.
Smith August, barber; 728 20th st; rep; Bapt; from Germany.
Smith August, laborer; dem ; Germany.
Smithe Benedict, cooper; 3d av.
Smith Dennis, jeweler; 216 20th st; dem ; Cath; from Germany.
Smith Frank, laborer; 4th av; Cath; from Wisconsin.
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