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Schenk Henry, milkman.
Schillinger Martin, Boiler Works; rcp;
Meth ; five children.
Schlotfeld Jas. H. flour and feed; Ind ; from Germany ; three children.
Schlueter Peter, butcher; from Germany; five children.
Schlueter Peter, Jr. butcher; Ind; from Ger- many ; five children.
Schueckloth H. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep.
Schneckloth Henry, turner, Moline Pump Co .; Ind ; five children.
Schneckloth Peter, works for Moline Pump Co .; Ind ; two children.
Schotts Wm. works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep ; Meth.
Schrader Frank, saloon ; dem.
Schroeder F. works for Moline Plow Co .; dem.
Schultheis Michael, tailor; dem; from Ger- many; three children.
Schultheis Paul, tailor; dem; Cath; one child ; from Germany.
Schultze August, tailor; rep; from Germany ; $300.
Schumacher Henry A. retired; dem; from Germany ; two children.
Schustrum P. E. clerk, with N. Chester & Co .; rep; Bapt; Sweden ; two children. Seaton Henry, works at Keator's Mill.
Sederquist Gus, works for Union Malleable Iron Co .; rep.
Sedine J. P. painter, Moline Plow Co .; Meth. Seederland John, works for Moline Plow Co .; rep; Luth.
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Seiffert H. A. works for Deere & Co. in iron department.
Sellmer Henry, wagon-maker Moline Wagon Co .; rep; one child.
Servine Alf. works . for Moline Plow Co .; rep; Luth.
SETTERDAHL REV. A. G. Pas- tor Swedish Lutheran Church; born in Sweden, Aug. 7, 1846; came to this coun- try in 1864; came to this Co. in 1874; Rep; ordained to the gospel ministry in Moline, June 20, 1859; graduated from Augustana College in 1869, when the college was lo- cated at Paxton, Ill .; this is the fourth year of his pastoral charge of the Lutheran church in Moline; married Matilda Mag- nuson, June 25, 1869; she died Sept. 19, 1875; two children living, Axel A., born Sept. 2, 1872, and Anna M., April 3, 1874.
SEVERANCE EDSON J. Watch- maker and Jeweler; born in Ripton, Vt., March 17, 1848; came to this Co. about the year 1869; Ind; Ind; married Mahala C. Smith, July 25, 1868; she was born in Luzerne Co., Pa., July 25, 1849; they have four children, Victor L., born Feb. 21, 1870; Emma V. V., June 17, 1871 ; Victoria T. C., Aug. 17, 1874; and John Smith, Feb. 29, 1876; Mr. S. served as private in Co. B, 140th I. V. I.
Severene M. works for Moline Plow Co .; dem ; Luth.
Shaffer Chas. file-cutter; dem.
Shaline Albert, moulder, Union Malleable Iron Co .; rep.
Shalleen Alfred; rep.
Shallene John, works for Moline Plow Co .; rep; Swedish Cong.
Shallene O. P. wagon-maker, Moline Wagon Co .; rep.
Shalleen O. P .; rep.
Shallow Louis, wagon-maker, Moline Wagon Co .; rep.
Shaw Fred'k, clerk; dem; two children; from England.
Shaw Jas. grocer ; dem ; Epis ; from England ; three children.
Shelburg P. G. works for Deere & Co. in wood department.
Sherman A. B. jeweler; Lib; from Ohio.
Shields Andrew, works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; dem.
Shields Jesse, works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; dem.
Shinn Mrs. R. J. res Atkinson, 3 doors s of Illinois.
Shofer John, works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep.
Shofer J. F. works for Deere & Co. in foundry department; dem.
Shofer L. E. wagon-maker, Moline Wagon Co .; rep.
Shull Henry, works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep.
SICKELS DAVID W. Manufact- urer of Revolution Stove Lining, and Dealer in Coal; born in New Hartford, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1816; come to this Co. March 1, 1858; Rep; Cong; married Ada- line Bowers, Oct. 8, 1844; she was born at Hoosick Falls, N. Y., April 24, 1819; they have three children living, Charlotte E , born July 10, 1845; George B., June 12, 1847; and Frankie A. Oct. 8, 1855; they have lost two children; Mr. Sickels has one daughter by former marriage, Mary Louisa, born Feb. 23, 1844.
Sickman E. D. boot and shoe dealer; from Indiana; value of property, $500.
Simmons P. C. book-keeper for Deere & Co .; dem ; Lib; res, Rock Island.
SINCLEAR PETER, Carpenter ; born in Eckford, C. W .; came to Henry Co., Ill., May 28, 1862; came to Moline in 1874; Rep; Meth ; married Maggie Rock- iel ; they have three boys, Willie J., John Franklin and Bertie.
Sjohlin Sam. wagon-maker, Moline Wagon Co .; rep.
SKANDIA, Published weekly at Mo- line, Ill., by Melin & Swensson; P. E. Melin, Editor; Gustaf Swensson, Business Manager.
Skogh Peter, shoemaker; dem; Sweden.
SLEIGHT HOLMES O. Secretary and Treasurer Union Malleable Iron Co .; born in Jamaica, L. I., Aug. 7, 1828; moved to Henry Co. in 1844; came to this Co. in 1845; returned to Henry Co. in 1847; Rep; Cong; Mr. S. received a liberal edu- cation; was engaged in mercantile busi- ness from 1848 to 1857; was member of State Board of Equalization for six years ; Treasurer of Henry Co. for ten years; re- signed the latter office in 1871; moved to Moline same year and engaged in manu- facturing; married Emma Ray, Dec. 5, 1855; she was the daughter of Guy Ray, Esq., of Portland, Ill .; they have one child, Edward H., born Aug. 22, 1857, who is now in Yale College.
Smart Geo. plasterer ; rep ; Prot.
Smith Alfred, works for Decre & Co. in wood department; dem.
Smith Andrew, works for Deere & Co. in foundry department; dem.
Smith Albert J. carpenter ; rep; born Ill.
Smith Chas. works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; dem.
Smith Chas. M. barber; rep; Ind; born Illinois ; one child.
Smith C. M. trav. salesman ; dem ; three chil- dren ; from New York.
Smith Ezra, hardware; dem; one child; from New York.
Smith G. L. wagon maker, Moline Wagon Co.
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Smith J. G. blacksmith ; rep; from Canada.
Smith Peter, works for Union Malleable Iron Co; rep.
Smith Thos. works for Deere & Co., in fit- ters' department ; rep.
Smith Win. works for Deere & Co., in wood department ; dem.
Snyder David, works at Keator's Mill; ind. Soderman A. works for Moline Plow Co.
Sodersquist L. C. works for Deere & Co., in
grinding and polishing department; Luth. Soderstrom Gust. works for Deere & Co., in wood department.
Soderstrom John, wks at Keator's Mill ; rep. Soderstrum John P. clerk ; rep ; two children ; from Sweden.
Soderstrum Wm. lime dealer; rep; Prot; from Sweden.
Sohrbeck G. H. druggist; rep; Germany.
Sollar H. S. De, correspondent Deere & Co; rep.
Soutor James, carpenter; dem; one girl; from Scotland.
Sparks J. E. works for Deere & Co., in iron department; dem.
Staf C. John, tailor ; rep ; Luth ; two children ; $1,300; from Sweden.
Standish H. H. carpenter ; rep; Prot; N. Y.
STANGE JASPER, Druggist; born in Germany, Sept. 3, 1835; came to this Co. in 1858; independent in politics and religion; value of property $2,000; married Louisa M. Jakobine, Dec. 10, 1859; she was born in Germany, Sept. 27, 1842; they have seven children, Emma, born March 22, 1861; Henry F., May 12, 1863; Willie L., Nov. 14, 1865; George, April 8, 1867; Amil, April 21, 1869; Frank, Sept. 28, 1872, and Charlie, June 2, 1875.
Stark Peter, works for Deere & Co., in wood department; dem.
Starr James C., Sec. and Treas. Moline Pa- per Co .; rep; Ind; three children; N. Y.
Starr Merritt, law student; rep; Cong; born in 1856.
Starr Western, student at Oberlin College; rep; from Iowa.
St. Croix James De, wagon maker; ind ; two children ; from New York.
Steffes Jake, works at Keator's Mill.
Steiger Robt. works for Union Malleable Iron Co; rep.
Stehr Henry, works for Dimock, Gould & Co; rep; Luth.
Stelk Jacob, works at Keator's Mill; rep.
Steinka Gus, blacksmith for Moline Wagon Co; dem.
Stenger Theo. works for Deere & Co., in wood department; rep.
Stephens G. A. book-keeper Moline Plow Co; ind; Lib.
Stephens Geo. W. Vice President Moline Plow Co; rep; Ind.
Stewart Dan, works for Deere & Co., in foundry department; ind.
Stewart Jacob, physician ; rep ; Cong ; $10,000 ; from Pennsylvania.
Stewart James, works for Moline Paper Co; rep.
Stewart John, works at Keator's Mill ; rep. Stewart Thos. works for Moline Plow Co; rep.
Stoddard -. works at Moline Malleable Iron Works.
Stoddard T. D. works for Dimock, Gould & Co; rep.
Stokes James, works for Deere & Co., in iron department ; rep.
Stoltenberg P. moulder ; works for Williams, White & Co.
Stolting Henry, watchman Union Malleable Iron Co; rep.
Stolting Robert, foreman annealing depart- ment Union Malleable Iron Co; rep.
Stone C. C. works for Deere & Co., in iron department; dem.
Stowes C. painter, Moline Plow Co; rep.
Strayer Lewis, works for Union Malleable Iron Co; rep.
Strombeck John, shoemaker ; rep; Sweden.
Stromberg Chas. works for Deere & Co., in fitters' department; rep.
Stromberg Swan, works for Deere & Co., in fitters' department ; rep.
Stromberg Victor, works for Deere & Co., in fitters' department; rep.
Stromwell J. P. works for Deere & Co., in iron department ; rep.
Suhl Fred, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Suhl Peter, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Sullivan Wm. works for Moline Plow Co; rep.
Suman John, works for Moline Plow Co; dem.
Suman Sam, works for Deere & Co., in iron department; dem ;
Sunblad Wm. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.
Sunquist Lewis, works for Moline Plow Co; rep; Luth.
Sutley H. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Sutor Noah, works for G. W. Heck; dem ; Prot; one child ; from Ohio.
SWAN ROBERT K. President Mo- line Plow Co .; was born in Huntington Co., Pa., July 19, 1825, where he was brought up as a farmer. He received his education in a log school house. When at the age of 14, his father moved to Pre- ble Co., Ohio. In 1857 he came to Moline, penniless, having spent all his money for medical treatment in St. Louis, and in pay-
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ing his fare to Rock Island. In conse- quence of working on a boiler in Jersey- ville, Illinois, he contracted an abscess un- der the arm, which was the cause of his being under the doctor's care in St. Louis, as above stated. On arriving at Moline, he commenced work for Alonzo Nourse, and became traveling salesman for him, selling in the summer and collecting in the winter, for about two years, when he and Henry W. Candee went into business in the manufacture of chain pumps and hay rakes, and continued in that business till 1867, when they went into the manufac- ture of plows, taking into partnership Andrew Friberg, the firm being Candee, Swan & Co., till 1870, when they changed to the Moline Plow Co., a joint stock com- pany being formed. Mr. Swan was Gen- eral Traveling Agent till his election to the Presidency of the Company in 1875, which office he still holds. He has been a very successful manager, and his great energy of character has carried him through all obstacles to his present stand- ing at the head of one of the leading man- ufacturing interests of the West. Dec. 19, 1856, he married Mercy Parsons, of Wood- stock, Ill., and they have four children, Lillie E., born Oct. 12, 1858; Robert E., July 30, 1864; Clara B., April 4, 1867; Edith, Jan. 13, 1872. Mr. Swan was Town Trustee for several years.
SWANDER ALEX. F. Police Mag- istrate; born in Allentown, Pa., Dec. 8, 1814; came to this Co. in 1842; Rep; Univ; married Rosanna Edgar, Sept. 20, 1835; she was born in Philadelphia, Nov. 14, 1815; they have had nine children; two deceased; the living arc :- Amelia F., (now Mrs. Joseph Hartel,) born Jan. 7, 1839; Dr. R. M. Swander, of St. Louis, March 12, 1841; Wm. H., of Rock Island, Dec. 11, 1843; Alex F., Jr., of Chicago, Nov. 19, 1847; Rose E., (now Mrs. Geo. W. Marshall,) June 25, 1851; Margaret Emma, (now Mrs. Frank Howard,) Jan. 12, 1853; Ira O. Wilkinson Swander, July 20, 1855; Judge Swander has been Sheriff of Rock Island Co .; served twelve years in the city of Rock Island as Police Mag- istrate, and seven years in same position in the city of Moline.
Swander Dan. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep.
Swander Ira O. W. machinist; rep; born Rock Island, 1855.
Swanson A. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem.
Swanson C. painter Moline Plow Co .; rep; Luth.
Swanson C. works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep; Luth.
Swanson Gust. works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; dem.
Swanson J. painter Moline Plow Co .; rep; Luth.
Swanson J. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.
Swanson John, delivery man for Chester & Co .; rep; Bapt; Sweden; two children.
Swanson John, tailor; rep; Luth; Sweden; five children ; $500.
Swanson John, works for Union Malleable Iron Co .; rep.
Swanson Nels, works for Deere & Co. in fit- ters' department ; rep.
Swanson S. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep.
Swanson Swan, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem.
Swanstrom C. L. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep; Meth.
Swartz Jacob, works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' department.
Swenson August, book-keeper; rep; Luth; from Sweden.
Swenson G. works at Keator's Mill.
Swenson John, works at Keator's Mill.
Syper A. M. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep.
T AGGART CLAUS, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.
Talburg John, works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' dept; rep.
Talta Patrick, foreman foundry Moline Mal- leable Iron Works; dem; Cath.
Tate Jesse, printer ; rep; Bapt.
Taylor Hiram M. traveling agent; rep; from Vermont; two children.
Taylor John, works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep.
Taylor J. E. works for Deere & Co. in fit- ters' department ; dem.
Teal J. works for Moline Plow Co.
Teller Ira, works at Teller's livery stable; rep ; Meth ; five children.
Teller W. E. livery stable keeper and po- liceman ; rep.
Telscher Chris. laborer; dem; Germany.
Telscher James, laborer; dem ; Germany.
Telshod Christ. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.
Telshod James, works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep.
Telstrom E. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep.
Thomas Eli, works at Keator's Mill; rep.
Thomas H. F. dealer in hats and caps ; res Hampton ; rep; Ind; born Mass., 1811.
Theinpont Franz, works for Dimock, Gould & Co.
Thompson C. works for Decre & Co. in foundry department ; rep.
Thompson Geo. works at Keator's Mill; dem.
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Thompson J. engineer ; works for Williams, White & Co .; rep.
Thompson John, works for Moline Plow Co .; rep.
Thompson P. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep.
Thompson T. F. works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep.
Thompson Wm. M. rep; from Mass .; four children.
Thomson Henry, shoe shop; dem ; Ger.
Thuresson Jonas, grocer; rep; Sweden; two children.
Tiegreen John, painter Moline Plow Co .; Bapt.
Tiegreen Otto, painter Moline Wagon Co .; Bapt; one child.
Tike Stephen, works at Keator's Mill; rep. Tilton F. W. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep.
Tilton F. W. works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep.
TIMM CAPT. AUGUST, Pro- prietor Timm's Hall; born in Holstein, Germany, Sept. 24, 1844; came to this country in 1855, and to this Co. in 1874; Lib; Ind; Mr. T. enlisted as a private in Co. G, 1st Iowa 3 months Regt. in the spring of 1861; re-enlisted in Co. G, 16th I. V. I .; was promoted to Lieutenant, then to Captaincy of same Co .; served until close of the war; he has been Assistant Super- visor of Moline Township.
Timm's Hall, August Timm, proprietor, 125 Wells st.
Timmerman Geo. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep.
TOELLNER ADOLPH, Superin- tendent Riverside Cemetery ; born in Ger- many, Feb. 24, 1841 ; came to this Co. July 28, 1872; rep; Luth; married Catharina Rogge, Aug. 11, 1865; they have two chil- dren living, Kate, born Oct. 26, 1872, and August, March 11, 1876; they have lost seven children ; Mr. T. is a landscape arch- itect; he graduated from the Royal Prus- sian College of Natural Sciences of Pots- dam and Berlin.
Tolm John, works for Moline Plow Co.
Toltz Jacob, works for Deere & Co. in wood department.
Toren John, works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; Luth.
Torman Peter, laborer; dem; two children. Trimble T. W. telegraph operator; rep; Meth.
Tropp Gus. works at Keator's Mill.
Trumble Thomas, boiler-maker; dem; Cath ; five children.
Towndrow B. R. retired ; ind ; Epis ; Eng.
Truxsell D. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.
Truxell H. B. works for Moline Plow Co .; Ind.
Tuffley J. E. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep.
Tuffley Job, works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep.
Turn Jolın, works for Deere & Co. in grind- ers' and polishers' department.
Turner Samuel, teamster for Union Malle- able Iron Co .; rep.
Turner Wm. Town Clerk; rep; Scotland; one child.
Turner Wm. H. manufacturer organs; rep; Prot; from England.
TYRRELL NATHAN C. Justice of the Peace; born in Hancock, N. H., April 5, 1814; came to Grand De Tour, Ogle Co., Ill., in 1837, and to this Co. in 1850; Rep; Cong; married Margaret Stumbles, in February, 1840; she died in March, 1858; married Mrs. Margaret Russ, in May, 1858; they have three chil- dren living, Mary Augusta, born July 5, 1861, Nathan E., February, 1863, and Benj. B. September, -; they have lost three children; Mr. Tyrrell was for sev- eral years Deacon of the Cong. Church; he was foreman for some time of men employed on the Island; he has always taken an active part in politics, being a Liberty party man, voting for James G. Burney in 1840, and continuing to act with the Anti-Slavery and Republican parties.
U TDDENBURG E. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep.
Uhlmann Wm. wagon maker; works for Moline Wagon Co .; rep.
Ullmark John, tailor; Bapt; from Sweden; three children.
Ullrich Reimer, laborer; works for Moline Wagon Co.
Umland H. works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; dem.
United Express Co. C., R. I. & P. depot.
UNION MALLEABLE IRON CO. Manufacturers of Malleable Iron and Brass; established in 1872; Capital, $75,000; C. S. Ells, President; C. W. Heald, Vice-President; H. O. Sleight, Sec- retary and Treasurer; employ about sev- enty-five hands; melting an average of 9,000 pounds daily ; sales over $90,000.
V ALLENTINE F. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep.
Vallentine L. works for Moline Plow Co.
Valline O. works for Barnard & Leas Mnfr. Co .; rep.
Vanloovner John, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem.
Vantyl Thos. works for Deere & Co. in foundry department; rep.
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Vastline Gust. works at Keator's Mill.
Vaughn E W. pressman Moline Review; rep; Metlı.
Van Vleck Edward, well-borer and driller; dem ; Epis; from Tennessee.
Van Peter, works for Dimock, Gould & Co. Velie Stephen H. secretary for Deere & Co .; rep ; Cong.
Veline N. G. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep.
Vermere Chas. works at Keator's Mill.
Vermillion John, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.
Verschoote P. blacksmith; works for Mo- line Wagon Co.
Vieriech Fred C. M. grocer ; rep ; Prot ; from Germany; two children ; value, $1,500.
Vieriech Henry F. A. grocer; rep; Prot; from Germany ; three children ; val. $1,500. Vieriech John F. retired; rep; Lnth; from Germany ; five children ; value, $2,000.
Vincent Kirk, machinist; works for Barnard & Leas Mnfr. Co .; rep.
VINTON GEO. W. Capitalist, and Stockholder in Deere & Co.'s; born in Granville, Addison Co., Vt., Dec. 5, 1834; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Ind; Mr. Vinton was connected with Deere & Co.'s Plow Works twenty-one years, in the ca- pacity of General Agent a large portion of the time; has been President of Board of Trustees of Moline; he was candidate for Lieutenant Governor before the State Convention of 1876; he has been actively engaged in politics since his residence in this State.
VITZTHUM CASPAR, Physician and Surgeon; born in Bavaria, Jan. 1, 1823; came to this Co. in 1860; Lib; Prot; married Anna Everson, Oct., 1855; she was born in the north of Germany, Oct. 26, 1830; they have three children living, Nora, born April 3, 1862; John, Oct. 22, 1865; and Minnie, June 12, 1868; they have lost five children; Dr. Vitzthum is Director of Moline National Bank ; Trus- tee and Treasurer of the Turner Society of Moline; he is also P. G. and District Dep- uty of the Order of Druids.
Volgrin L. P. works for Moline Paper Co .; Prot.
Volkman Fred'k; laborer; rep; Prot; from Germany; two children.
W AHE JOHN, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem.
Wahe Peter, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem.
Wahlberg Chas. rep; Luth.
Wahlgreen P. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep.
Wahlstrom C. works for Deere & Co. in iron department.
Waldron A. carpenter ; rep; Meth; N. Y. Waldron Edward, carpenter; rep; Meth; from New York ; five children.
Walker George T. grocer; dem; from Mass. Walker John C. carpenter; works for Bar- nard & Leas Mnfr. Co .; rep.
Walker Stephen, grocer; dem; Univ; from New Hampshire; four children.
WALKER STEPHEN T. General Insurance Business, and City Clerk ; borń in Bangor, Me., June 7, 1849; came to this Co. in 1855; Ind. in politics and reli- gion ; married Luella H. Biddison, Oct. 1, 1873; she was born in Rock Island, Dec. 26, 1853; they have two children, Marcia A., born July 15, 1874 ; and Homer, March 3, 1877.
Walters J. M. works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; rep.
Warner Charley, shoemaker; rep; Luth; from Sweden ; one child.
WARREN CHAUNCEY T. Paint- er; born in Mercer Co., Ill., Sept. 26, 1846; came to this Co. in 1866; Rep; Meth ; value of property, $1,200; married Jenette P. Hines; she was born in Phila- delphia; they have three children, Jessie H., Fannie B., and Nettie.
Warren J. A. works for Moline Plow Co .; dem; Cath.
Waters C. C. pattern-maker; works for Union Malleable Iron Co .; rep; Cong.
Waters Geo. carpenter; rep.
Waters Geo. paymaster; works for Decre & Co .; rep; Epis.
Waters Henry, laborer; rep; Cath; from Belgium ; one child; value, $1,000.
Waters J. K. timekeeper; works for Deere & Co .; rep; Cong.
Waters Walter, (Waters & First) flouring mill; rep; Cong; Eng .; one child; $4,000. Waterman C. A. book-keeper; works for Williams, White & Co .; rep; from Wis.
Watt Isaac, assistant foreman in Moline Plow Co.'s wood shop; rep; Meth.
Watt Wm. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep. Weaner P. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem.
Weber August L. saloon ; from Germany. Weber Conrad L. saloon ; from Germany.
Weber Mrs. Gertrude, widow; boarding house; Cath ; three children ; val., $5,000.
Wedgeon Nels, works for Moline Pump Co .; two children.
Weckel Lewis, grocer; dem ; born Illinois.
Weedin Gust. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep.
Weekland Andrew, works for Dimock, Gould & Co.
Weideman L. blacksmith ; works for Moline Wagon Co .; dem.
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Weigers E. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep.
Weigers Crist, works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; rep.
Weiman L. works for Moline Paper Co.
Weise Henry, works for Deere & Co. in grinding and polishing department.
Welander A. works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep.
Welch Thomas, works for Union Iron Mal- leable Iron Co .; rep;
Wells Fred. works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep.
Wells Henri E. clerk in post office ; rep.
Wells J. W. works for Dimock, Gould & Co .; rep; Meth.
WELLS JAMES G. City Marshal ; born in Columbus, O., Feb. 27, 1816; came to this Co. in 1839; Rep; Meth; married Miss Jane Thompson, Sept. 14, 1851; five children living; lost five children; Mr. Wells has served as City Marshal four years; was Township Collector three years ; served three years as Captain of Co. B., 37th Reg't Iowa Volunteer Infantry.
WELLS LUCIUS, Superintendent Collection Department of Decre & Co .; born in Hampton, Rock Island Co., Ill., Feb. 9, 1845; married Mattie A. Wads- worth, March 26, 1868; she was born at Dixon, Ill., Nov. 17, 1847; they have one daughter living, Eunice M., born Jan. 21, 1870; lost one infant son, Marcus F. who died March 14, 1873, aged six months.
Well Wm. W. book-keeper for J. S. Keator & Son; rep; from Penn ; two children.
Wenberg Aug. works for Moline Plow Co .; Luth.
Wenberg A. carpenter, works for Barnard & Leas Mnfg Co; rep.
West Andrew, works for Deere & Co. in foundry department ; rep.
West Peter, laborer, works for E. B. Beers & Co; rep; Luth ; from Sweden.
Westburg Jno. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep;
Westburg Peter, carpenter; Ind; from Swe- den ; three children.
Westenburg Frank, bar-tender; rep; from Sweden.
Western Union Telegraph Co., C. R. I. & P. depot.
Westman C. A. works for Moline Plow Co .; rep;
Weston Chas. foreman finishing department Union Malleable Iron Works; lib; Epis. Wetzell Peter, works for Deere & Co. in iron department ; rep.
Wheeler Moroni, accountant; rep; from New York; one child.
Wheelock C. A. stockholder in Moline Paper Co .; rep; Ind; from Mass.
WHEELOCK HON. DANIEL
L. Ex-Mayor of Moline; born in Erie Co., N. Y., Aug. 22, 1822; at the age of twenty, in 1843, he came to St. Charles, Ill., where he spent two years; he then went to the home of his parents in Wor- cester Co., Mass., where he was engaged five years in a boot and shoe manufactory, and returned to St. Charles in 1849; he was married in Dupage Co., in 1851, to Ruth E. Moffat, born Oct. 28, 1825; while there was in a warehouse in the lumber and grain trade two years, and then went on a farm in Dupage Co., and remained fifteen years; in 1865 he came to Moline, and was engaged in a bakery and pump works till 1869, when, on account of his health he went to California, and remained one season. On his return he improved and rented his Steam Bakery till the spring of 1874, when he took possession of the Moline Steam Bakery, which he still man- ages. He was the first Mayor of Moline, elected on the 29th of August, 1872, his birthday, being then fifty years of age. In the Spring of 1875, he was again elected, and served till May, 1877. In politics he is a Republican, and in religious faith a Universalist. Mr. and Mrs. Wheelock have brought up two adopted children, who have arrived at man's and woman's estate.
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