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Rodman John. P. O. Elizabeth. Rogers Josephı, P. O. Hanover. Rogers T. B., P. O. Hanover.
ROGERS WM. Retired Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Hanover ; born in Co. Monaghan,
Ireland, Sept. 10, 1797; married Martha Todd Dec. 26, 1828; she was born in Co. Monaghan, Ireland, Aug. 20, 1809; they came to America in the Spring of 1837; lived in Pa. a short time, then came to Jo Daviess Co .; have been here since; have five children living : Michael, Joseph, Mary, William, Thomas B .; lost two girls and one son; four sons served in the Union army during the War of the Rebel- lion; William is at Omaha, Neb., the oth- ers at home; have two grandchildren liv- ing with them, William E. Mahood and Margaret M. Mahood; has 343 acres of' land; obtained land upon which he re- sides from government; very few people living here now that were here when he came; Presbyterian; Republican.
ROTTMANN JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Elizabeth; born in Bavaria, Germany, March 29, 1829; came to Amer- ica in 1854; married Miss Regina Bar- bara Waldtman in Galena, Dec. 6, 1854; she was born in Bavaria, Germany; Mr. and Mrs. R. came to America in the same vessel while single, landing in New York, then went to Detroit, Mich. from there to Galena, and were married in the Fall; have 74 acres of land; have no children : they are educated and industrious people. Rowley Chas. shoemaker ; Elizabeth.
S AUCER GEORGE, Groccr; Eliz- abeth ; born in Prince George Co., Md., Oct. 10, 1808; his parents moved to Ken- tucky, and from there to Ohio, where lie lived about six years; in the ycar 1827, at the age of 19, he came to Jo Daviess Co .; Galena was called "The Point ;" worked at the New Diggings two years ; frequently run into The Point by reports that Indians were coming; in 1829 went on foot to Beardstown, on Illinois River; married Miss Ann E. Delany June 25, 1831; re- turned to Jo Daviess Co. about 1837; had three children: Eliza married Greenberry Powell Nov. 30, 1853, now living in Mo .; Nancy J. married J. M. Wier Jan. 1, 1857, died soon after her . marriage; lost an in- fant son, William H .; lost his wife in 1876; has 136 acres of land besides his business property in town.
Schrader Ambrose, wagon maker : Elizabeth.
SCOTT ROBERT, Butcher and Shoe- maker; P. O. Elizabeth; born in Fife- shire, Scotland, Oct. 22, 1831; married Catherine Smith, Aug. 1, 1851; she was born in Fifeshire, Scotland ; the following year after their marriage they left their native land, arriving in Jo Davicss Co. in July, 1852; have four children living: Christina, Robert, Catherine and Mary: Mr. Scott established the first meat mar- ket and the first ice-house in the town of Elizabeth ; is now engaged in conducting a meat market and shoe shop; also in superintending the work upon his farm;
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has 80 acres in this Co., and 120 in Iowa; Mr. Scott is the champion of champions at the game of checkers; he now holds the first prize awarded him at a contest held in Galena, having carried off the palm where the states of Wis., Ia., and Ill., were represented by their best players; he is independent in politics; his family attend the M. E. Church, of which he has been an exemplary member for many years; Mr. Scott is known in this commu- nity as an affectionate husband, a kind, in- dulgent father and a good citizen; he is honest and upright in business, loyal to the government and generous toward his fellow men, always extending a helping hand to the needy and elevating the fallen to a higher and better manhood.
Shaw Charles, farmer ; P. O. Elizabeth.
SHAW THOMAS B. Proprietor Union Hotel; Elizabeth ; born in Jo Da- viess Co., April 21, 1839; his parents came to this Co. from England at an early day ; married Azildia Pogue June 8, 1862; she was born in Elizabeth Feb. 22, 1849; her father came to Jo Daviess Co. in 1830; he was a soldier in the Mexican War and died at Jalapa, Mexico, Dec. 8, 1847; Mr. Shaw lias been in Nevada and Montana twice; went there first in the Spring of 1867; returned home in one year and went back to that country again in 1871 remain- ing three years; he is now the proprietor of the Union Hotel in the Town of Eliza- beth ; he is a genial, accommodating land- lord and evidently knows how to " keep hotel ;" they have four children: Eva, born March 26, 1863; Alma, Aug. 4, 1865; Reuben, May 22, 1867; Robert, Oct. 17. 1871; Mr. S. has in his possession an old English Bible, published in London, in 1772, which has been handed down from his forefathers with many other old books all of which are precious mementos and heirlooms in the family; an old family horse which his father always liked so well and cared for so kindly, died in Oct., 1876. Sherard Geo. Sec. 30; P. O. Hanover. Sherard Wm. farm ; Sec. 30; P. O. Hanover. Sincock Benj. laborer; Elizabeth.
SMITH E. R. U. S. Mail Carrier be- tween Elizabeth and Galena and Justice of the Peace; born in Barre, Orleans Co., N. Y., Nov. 6, 1844; Mr. Smith went from N. Y. to St. Clair Co., Mich., in the Spring of 1861 ; from there to Sanilac Co., Mich., in 1863; came to Jo Daviess Co., settling in the Town of Elizabeth, Sept. 12, 1865; married the eldest daughter of John We- ber, Sept. 12, 1872; has been engaged in carrying the mail from Elizabeth to Ga- lena a great portion of the time, either as driver or contractor; Mr. Smith has been elected Town Clerk for two terms, 1876 and 1877; was elected Justice of the Peace in the Spring of 1877; his wife was born in the Town of Elizabeth and has
been a resident of the Co. all her life; their home is surrounded by comforts that embellish life and make it happy.
Smith Edward, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Galena. Smith George, miner; Elizabeth.
Smith Peter, laborer; Elizabeth.
Speer Wm. farmer and stock dealer; Sec. 8; P. O. Galena.
Staker J. J., Elizabeth.
Statham Jno. farm ; Sec. 29; P. O. Hanover. Strong John, miner; Elizabeth.
T ART BENJ., retired; Elizabetli.
Tippert W. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Elizabeth. Tippet Wm., Jr. Tippet Wm., Sr. Thomas John.
Tredinerick Richard, retired; Elizabeth.
TRESIDDER MRS. CATHER-
INE P. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Eliza- beth; born in Constantine, Eng., Sept. 23, 1825 ; her maiden name was Miss Rowling; married Mr. John Tresidder Feb. 16, 1854; came to America May, 1869, and settled in this Co .; have four children: Richard Rowling Tresidder, born Jan. 4, 1855; Mary Jane, Aug. 16, 1856; Elizabeth C. Morris, Feb. 9, 1859; Laura Annie, Jan. 21, 1863; Mrs. T. has 82 acres of land; lost her husband May 1, 1874; Mary Jane lives in Galena; she is an intelligent, in- dustrious young lady and is interested in educational interests.
Trewartha Elisha, retired; Elizabeth. Turner John, laborer; Elizabeth.
TIRTUE JAMES, SR., farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Elizabeth.
Virtue Samuel, farm ; S. 26; P. O. Elizabeth. Virtue Thos. farm; Sec. 30; P. O. Galena.
W ADLEIGH JOEL, laborer; Elizabeth. Wainwright Mark, laborer; Elizabeth.
WATTS JAMES, Farmer ; Sec. 26; P. O. Elizabeth; born in Co. Monmouth, Eng., Dec. 25, 1827; came direct to. Jo Daviess Co. in 1851; went to Wisconsin, lived there two years, and returned to this Co .; married Miss Lydia Jacobs, April 7, 1858, in Hazel Green, Wis .; she was born in Franl.lin Co., Ind .; came with her uncle, Wesley Jacobs, in whose family slie was an adopted child, to Jo Daviess Co., in 1833; Mr. M. worked by the month many years for Hon. H. Green; now owns 164 acres of land, and is engaged in grow- ing fine stock, especially hogs; have four children : William James, Mary Elizabeth, George 'Thomas and Charles Arthur.
Watts Philip, Elizabeth,
Watts Robert, farm; S. 22; P. O. Elizabeth.
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WEIR JAMES M. Of the firm of Weir & Weir; Elizabeth; born in Mercer Co., Pa., July 21, 1832; came to this Co. in 1846; has been in business in Elizabeth twenty years; was married to Miss H. E. Marshall in 1860; she was born in Ill .; one child by this marriage, Winnie M .; wife died in June, 1867; married Miss M. R. Berry in March, 1870; she was born in Pa. April 28, 1846; three children: Annie M., James E. and Ira T .; has been P. M. at Elizabeth for seventeen years, Town- ship Treasurer since 1864, Town Clerk three years; family members of Baptist Church ; he is a member I. O. O. F .; visited Centennial via Niagara, N. Y., and Wash- ington. A. H. Weir was born in Pa. July 3, 1836; married Miss M. J. Olney, of Mt. Carroll, in 1862; she died in 1863; was married again to Miss Maggie Huston in 1867; she was born in Champaign Co., Ohio; three children: Nellie, G. Russel and Sadie L. This firm is now extensively engaged in the hardware business, and will not be undersold; repairing and job- bing done to order.
Weir J. S. merchant; Elizabeth.
Westphal Julius, boot and shoe store; Eliz- abeth.
WENNER IRA H. Teacher; Eliza- beth; born in Galena, Ill., Sept. 4, 1853; his father came to this Co. from Schuylkill Co., Pa .; his mother came from Syracuse, N. Y .; they were married in Jo Daviess Co .; Mr. W. was educated at the Normal School of Galena; has been engaged in teaching for seven years; married Miss Jennie Barns Nov. 25, 1875; she was born near Newark, N. J .; came to Jo Daviess Co. with her parents in 1855; have two children: Raymond E. and Leroy.
White Samuel, farmer; P. O. Elizabeth.
WHITE SAMUEL D. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Galena; born in Irish Hollow, this Co., Dec. 20, 1840; Mr. W. served three years in Union army during the war, Co. D., 45th Regt. I. V. I .; was in the en- gagements of Fort Henry, Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Port Gibson, Ringwood, Champion Hill, Vicksburg, and many other hotly-contested battles ; his regiment was the first to enter Vicksburg; was hon- orably discharged Nov. 20, 1864; married Miss Josephine Mongin Sept. 20, 1865; she was born in Rice Tp. July 19, 1849; have five children: Emily, Kittie J., Ma- tilda, Nevada, Ida; lost a little son, Els- worth.
Wilcox Isaac, miner; Elizabeth.
Wilkinson John, laborer; Elizabeth.
WILKINSON ROBERT, Renter; Sec. 35; P. O. Elizabeth; born in North- umberland Co., Eng., June 8, 1824; mar- ried Miss Margaret Peart July 24, 1850; came to America same year; remained in N. Y. for two years, Pa. four years, and
came to Jo Daviess Co. in Fall of 1856; engaged in mining twenty years ; has been farming four years; have been members of M. E. Church twenty years; he has been a member of the I. O. O. F. for twelve years; have seven children: Eliza- beth J., John W., Margaret A., William J., Mary H., Robert A., Sarah M.
Williams Geo. Elizabeth.
Williams Geo. W., Sr., farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Elizabeth.
Williams Geo., Jr., farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Elizabeth.
Williams G. W. farm; S. 21; P.O. Elizabeth. Williams Henry, saloon keeper; Elizabeth.
WILLIAMS ISAAC, Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Elizabeth ; born near the famous Natural Bridge, in Virginia, April 23, 1816; parents moved to East Tennessee, where he grew up to manhood; came to Jo Daviess Co. in 1850; married Miss Theresa Reynolds July 23, 1842; she was born in Tenn. and married there; they have seven children: Willian, Nancy J., James W., George, Thomas, John W., Isaac A .; have lost three chil- dren; Mr. W. has 160 acres of land and is engaged in growing cattle, sheep, hogs and horses.
Williams J. B. farm; S. 21; P. O. Elizabeth. Williams Thos. Elizabeth.
Wilson Harvey G. miner; Elizabeth.
WILSON W. H. Farmer; P. O. Avery; born in Burlington, Iowa, July 8, 1852; came to Jo Daviess Co. when one year old and it has been his home since; married Angeline Lathlean, who was born at Council Hill, in Jo Daviess Co .; they have two children : Walter H., born Dec. 25, 1875; Winn, April 4, 1877; Mr. W. was thrown upon his own resources at an early age; was fond of social gatherings, and during his younger days played the fiddle for the dance many nights, and par- ticipated in the amusements of the gay and jolly, but now Mr. W. has changed his course of life and prefers to spend his leisure in some good cause; is now the superintendent of Col. Avery's farm and stock.
Winters Edward, miner; Elizabeth.
WISHON MARTIN, Retired; Elizabeth; born in Cumberland Co., Ky., Dec. 19, 1822; came to Jo Daviess Co. in the Spring of has 1841; since resided here; owns the land on which the famous Wishon Diggings were struck, from which more mineral has been raised than any diggings in the min- ing regions ; owns 400 acres of land; has a fine residence in Elizabeth, surrounded by beautiful evergreens and shrubbery, which Shenstone might have envied ; mar- ried Catherine Tenyck, July 20, 1850; she was born in Dutchess Co., N. Y., Sept. 27,
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1831; they have five children living: Per- melia, born Sept. 7, 1854; Nancy Jane, Sept. 25, 1858; Julia, Jan. 20, 1863; Cora B., March 16, 1867; Edith, Aug. 11, 1871; have lost five children; two of the daugh- ters are now attending the Mount Carroll Seminary; Mr. W. is a genial, generous man, full of noble impulses; feels disposed to give his children all the chances for ed- ucation and the accomplishments of mu- sic, drawing, etc., that wealth can purchase or fancy can suggest.
Woodward Eli, laborer; Elizabeth.
TOUNG CHARLES M. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. . O. Avery; born in Mercer Co., Pa., June 24, 1836; came to this Co. in 1855; served three years and eight months in the Union army during the War of the Rebellion ; enlisted at first call for 3 months' troops, in Co. I (Jo Daviess Guards), 12th Regt. I. V. I .; discharged at expiration of time; enlisted again under Maj. Avery, Oct. 1, 1861 ; was in many se- vere engagements, Little Rock, Camden, Hartville, Saline, charge of Chalk Bluff,
etc .; during the advance on Camden was under fire of the enemy 26 days out of 30; was honorably discharged; married Miss Nancy E. Reed June 30, 1865; she was born in Washington Co., Pa,; have five children: John T., Chas. J., Charity M., Annie May, and Ida Clara.
YOUNG JOHN S. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Avery; born in Mercer Co., Pa., July 22; 1838; came to this Co. in 1854; Mr. Young's mother still lives in Galena at the age of 72; he married Miss Amanda M. Keithly in 1859; she was born in Mo. and came to this Co. when she was quite young; have nine children: Horace H., born Aug. 25, 1860; Chias. L., Aug. 19, 1861; Ettie A. March 23, 1863; Elmer E., June 15, 1866; Minnie L., Nov. 30, 1867; Wilber R., Sept. 24, 1869; Lillie S., April 22, 1872; Bertie May, Sept. 25, 1873; Ed- na Beatrice, Nov. 12, 1877; Mr. Y. has taught school every Winter but one since 1858; served as School Director for many years; Assessor two years, Collector one year, and at present time is Supervisor of Elizabeth Tp.
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AN NDERSON J. H. farmer ; Sec. 35; P. O. Hanover. Anderson J. farmer ; Sec. 24; P. O. Hanover.
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ABCOCK CHAS. carpenter; Hanover.
Bailey Chas. farm; Sec. 23; P. O. Hanover. Bailey J. R. farmer ; Sec. 13; P. O. Hanover. Bailey W. S. laborer; Hanover.
Bain Robt. farmer; Sec. 33; P. Q. Hanover. Barrett P. farmer ; Sec. 35; P. O. Hanover. BEATY JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Galena; born in Ind. Jan. 1, 1825; his parents emigrated to this Co. in an early day, and his father was the gentleman for whom Beaty's Hollow was named; was married to Miss Sarah J. Black in 1854; she was born in County Antrim, Ireland, Feb. 10, 1835; Mr. B. is known as a genial companion, of kind and generous im- pulses ; his wife is no less remarkable for her generosity than for lier faithfulness as a companion and a mother; they have two children, James and Mary E., who are the delight of their young friends and re- spected by all; Mr. B. owns 333 acres of land.
Belden Thos. laborer ; Hanover ;
Bennett H. V. farm; Sec. 28; P. O. Hanover. Bennett M. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Hanover. Bennett Wm. factory hand; Hanover.
Blake David, boarding house; Hanover.
Blake John, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Hanover. Blake Joseph, factory hand; P. O. Hanover. Brennan Jas. farm; Sec. 23; P. O. Hanover. Brownter R. retired; Sec. 6; P. O. Hanover.
C ALE J. M. Sec. 16; P.O. Hanover.
Cale P. farmer ; Sec. 24; P. O. Hanover.
CARLEY WILLIAM W. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Hanover; born in Peters- borough, N. H., May 29, 1835; his father's name was Dexter D. Carley; he was drowned in the Northi Factory Pond at Petersborough; his mother's maiden name was Miss Nellie White; she died at Hanover, Ill., Jan., 1874, aged seventy-two years; Mr. C. came to Jo Daviess Co. in 1855; married Miss Mary J. James June 17, 1857; she was born in Syracuse, N. Y .; they have one son living, Fred Daney Carley, born April 9, 1858; lost one child, Clarence White Carley, died July 28, 1872. Calvert John, laborer; Sec. 5; Hanover. Cary Wm. R. laborer; Sec. 26; Hanover. Chapman Ash, stone mason; Hanover. Chapman Geo. laborer; Hanover.
Chapman J. R. Justice of the Peace; Han- over.
Chapman Joseph, stone mason; Hanover. Chapman Thos. teamster; Hanover.
CHASE AUGUSTINE, Merchant; P. O. Hanover; born near Jamestown, N
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Y., May 12, 1815; came to this Co. in 1840; married Miss Lavina Puddy of N. Y .; one child, Seth M. of Delhi, Iowa; lost first wife; married Miss Nancy M. Barnaby of Vt .; no children; she died, and he married Miss V. E. Fohs of this state; one child, Albert F. Chase; Mr. C. has been in the milling business fifteen years ; has farmed some; merchandising twelve years; served as Collector four years, Assessor and School Director seven years ; has been a prominent and influential mem- ber of the M. E. Church for thirty-five years; has served in the capacity of class leader most of the time.
Chase Edward, Sec. 1; P. O. Derinda.
Cheek Hamilton, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Hanover.
Chase Henry, farm; Sec. 25; P. O. Hanover. Chase John, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Hanover. Chase Wm. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Hanover. CLARK GEORGE B. Prop. Hanover Hotel, Hanover; born at Westfield, Ham- don Co., Mass., Dec. 9, 1826; moved to West Springfield; was there four years; from there to the City of Springfield and remained fifteen years ; came to Freéport in 1854; to Galena in 1856; married Miss Mariah C. Strickland in Sept., 1853; she was born in Palmer, Hamdon Co., Mass .; were married in Thompson, Conn .; have two children living, George A. and Clara E .; lost one child, Eva. Mr. C. served in the army during the war, 45th Regt. I. V. I .; was in the severe engagements of Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Kenesaw Moun- tain, Atlanta, Jackson, Nashville, and many others; was honorably discharged at close of war; returned and came to Hanover; purchased the hotel property, the business of which he has conducted since; on the 29th of Dec., 1877, Mrs. C. picked from the garden and had for din- ner a dish of green lettuce which had grown spontaneously from the seed of the former Summer, something never before known; for the truth of this the writer of this sketch can bear witness, as it tasted as fresh as if served on a June morning.
Como Chas. A.
Cobim Thos. in factory ; Hanover.
Cobim Wm. retired; P. O. Hanover.
COCHRAN ANDREW E. Farm- er; S. 35; P. O. Hanover; born in Hancock Co., Ill., May 1, 1853; came to Hanover in 1856; married Miss Effie Farquher Feb. 25, 1875; she was born in Hanover, Jo Daviess Co .; they have one child, Bertie A. Cochrane, born Feb. 9, 1877; Mr. C. owns 265 acres of land.
Cooper Jacob, farm ; Sec. 34; P. O. Hanover. CRAIG NATHAN B. Merchant; P. O. Hanover; born in St. Charles Co., Mo., June 13, 1822; came with his parents to Galena in 1827; in the Spring of 1828 his
father came to Hanover and took up the water power, and commenced at once the erection of a grist mill and a saw mill ; the family came on in 1829; his mother was a granddaughter of the celebrated Daniel Boone, of Kentucky; her father was Na- than Boone, after whom the subject of this sketch was named; the family were here during the Black Hawk war; Mr. C.'s father served as Captain of Volunteers dur- ing the war, and was honorably discharged at its close; Mr. C. has his old muster rolls now in his possession ; he also has in his possession an old family Bible, the property of his grandfather, Nathan Boone; the record of his mother's family is in it; Mr. C.'s first wife was Miss Nancy Chandler; they had six children, only one of whom is living, Mrs. Frances McLaugh- lin; married the widow Calamer, whose maiden name was Miss Margaret Pilcher ; one child living, Olive M .; lost one; mar- ried Miss Elizabeth Milburn, born in Ind .; three children, viz .: Eva, Jessie, James E .; lost one; owns 527 acres of land.
Craig James, farmer ; Sec. 20; P. O. Hanover. Craig John, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Hanover.
CRUTTENDEN ZEBULON, Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Hanover; born in Ferrisburg, Vt., Jan. 24, 1824; came to Ill. in 1834; remained one winter near Day- ton, Ohio; went to Fulton Co. in 1843; came to this Co. and settled on the farm where they now live. in 1848; married Miss Margaret May in 1846; she was born in White Co., Ill., Jan. 19, 1825; her peo- ple were among the first settlers in Han- over; three children living: Henry, in California; Mrs. Clara Pilcher, and Ma- tilda; owns 126 acres of land.
Cutler Suel, painter; Hanover.
Cundiff R. H. farm; Sec. 20; P. O. Hanover. Cuniff Thos. J. farm; S. 15; P. O. Hanover.
D ARAN LAWRENCE, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Hanover.
Daugherty Jno. farm ; S. 25; P. O. Hanover. Davidson Wm. farm; S. 22; P. O. Hanover. Dawson G. H. blacksmith; Hanover.
DAWSON JOHN R. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Hanover; born in Galena Nov. 22, 1838; lived in this Co. ever since; served in the army during the war from the first to the last; was the first to enlist in three months' service, in Spring of 1861; in Sept., 1861, enlisted in 45th Regt. I. V. I. for three years or during the war; was promoted from a private soldier to tlie rank of First Lieutenant; as a private he was known as a brave and willing soldier ; as an officer, kind, generous and efficient; served four years and six months, only losing thirty days from duty; was in the severest engagements, as Vicksburg, Don- elson, Shiloh, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Meridian, Champion Hill, Jackson, and
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many other very severe fights and skir- mishes; honorably discharged at close of war; married Miss Martha Miller Nov. 8, 1865; she was born in New York City Dec. 25, 1838; have two children: Mary R. Dawson and Elizabeth Dawson.
DAWSON ROBERT, Retired Farm- er; Sec. 9; P. O. Hanover; born near Bel- fast, Ireland, Jan. 20, 1812; came to U. S. in 1832; lived in Philadelphia till 1834, when he came to Galena; married Miss Mary Robinson Oct. 13, 1836; she was born in Co. Fermanagh, Ireland, May 12, 1812; came to America with her parents in 1831; had ten sons, nine of whom are living: William, John R., George, James D., Eugene, Robert, Edward, Gibson, Da- vid, Benjamin; Joseph deceased ; Mr. D.'s six eldest sons served in the Union army during the war; were on duty constantly, participating in the severest engagements from the first to the last; had their clothes shot, some slight wounds, but were all honorably discharged at close of war; Eu- gene contracted rheumatism, however, from which he has since lost a limb. The six served what would have been nineteen years for one man; Mr. D. has assisted his boys to a start in the world, and retains as a homestead 80 acres of land.
Dean Walter, retired farmer; Hanover. Degear Able, fisherman ; Hanover.
Dick John E. farm; Sec. 2; P. O. Hanover.
E `DGERTON ASHER, Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Hanover; born in Coven- try, Conn., Feb. 12, 1816; came to Il- linois in 1831; to Quincy in 1832; came to this Co. in 1834; father came in 1836; went to Iowa in 1840; lived there four years; owned the land at one time upon which the City of Cedar Rapids has since been built; returned to Wiscon- sin and run a furnace one year; followed mining on Apple River two years; spent one year in the gold regions of California; owns 440 acres of land upon which he is now engaged in farming; married Miss Julia Deal in 1840; she was born in Ash- land, Ohio; two children: James L., Mrs. Annie J. Griffith; lost a son in army, Washington Irving. .
Edgerton Fred. farm; S. 13; P. O. Hanover. Edgerton S. D. farm : S. 13; P. O. Hanover. Edgerton Thos. E. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Hanover.
F ABLINGER GEO. farmer; Sec. 3; P O. Hanover.
FABLINGER JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Hanover; born near Cumber- land, Md., Oct. 2, 1844; came to this Co. with his parents at the age of 4 years ; mother died in 1861; father still lives in Co .; enlisted in 96th Regt. I. V. I. Aug. 8, 1862 ; served with his regiment till at the
battle of Chicamauga was wounded through the upper part of left lung, frac- turing shoulder bones; was there captured, and remained in the hands of the enemy about two weeks; there were so many to look after that his wounds were not prop- erly dressed; was paroled and remained in hospital one year; never was able for active service again, and the disability will go with him to his grave; was honorably discharged at close of war, and is one of our country's defenders, disabled in the conflict, toward whom the government should ever extend the hand of charity; married Miss Jane Young in 1868; she was born in this Co. Jan. 22, 1845; her father, one of the earliest settlers, still lives with them, at the age of 81; have four children : Ellen May, John W., Mary J., Annie B .; lost one child; owns 80 acres land.
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