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M cDONALD JAS. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Apple River.
McDonald Pat. Sec. 4; P. O. Apple River. McDonald Peter, Sec. 4; P. O. Apple River. McGce J. farm; Sec. 27; P. O. Houghton.
McKILLIPS WM. P. Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Elizabeth; born in Bath Co. in 1831; came to this Co. when four years old ; was married in 1856 to Miss Amanda L. Miller of this Co .; she died Nov. 21, 1871 ; has seven children: Wm. A., Matil- da, George, Henry, Edward, Ella A., and Frank, aged respectively, 21, 19, 17, 15, 13, 11 and 9 years; he owns 160 acres valued at $4,000; he followed the smelting of ore for 16 years; Republican; independent in Religion but a believer in Christianity.
McManus T. farm ; Sec. 26; P. O. Houghton. McQUILLAN FRANCIS, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Apple River; born in Co.
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Fermanagh, Ireland, March 16, 1825; came to this Co. in 1847; bought property and lived in Galena 22 years; moved to his present residence in 1869; owns 240 aeres valued at $6,000, and property in Galena worth $2,000; was married to Miss Mary Ann Deery, native of Fermanagh, May 6, 1856; has nine ehildren : George P., Mary C., John F., Wm. J., James H., Sarah A., Peter, John and Eliza, all living with pa- rents ; Mr. McQuillan is Sehool Direetor, and has filled the office for six years; is a Demoerat and a Catholie.
McQuillan Geo. P. See. 2; P. O. Houghton. Mann B. F. farm; See. 17; P. O. Houghton. Mann J. A. carpenter ; S .- P. O. Houghton. Marks J. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Houghton. Matson Frank, farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Seales Mound.
Miller John, Sr., farmer; See. 21; P. O. Houghton.
Miller John, Jr., farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Houghton.
Millhouse J. farm ; Sec. 30; P. O. Houghton. MUSSELMAN MICHAEL, Farm- er; Sec. 6; P. O. Scales Mound; born in Bavaria, July 25, 1829; landed in New York City, May 1, 1846; lived two years in Lancaster Co., Pa .; came to this Co. in 1848; owns 190 aeres, valued at $5,000; was married on Oct. 16, 1853, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of the late John and Louisa Durstein, of this town; lias nine children living: John, Louisa, Christian, Gustav, Elias E., David, Michael, Benja- min and William; his wife died June 9, 1875; he has been nine years School Di- reetor, one term Trustee and twelve years Road Commissioner; Demoerat; Mennon- ite.
O 'NEIL JOHN, farmer; See. 11; P. O. Apple River.
('Neil J. C. school teacher; Sec. 11; P. O. Apple River.
O'Neil Joseph, farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Apple River.
Osborne Page, farmer ; Sec. 15; P. O. Scales Mound.
Otto - renter; S. 18; P. O. Scales Mound. Owens Thomas, renter; Sec. 33; P. O. Eliza- beth.
PARKIN PHILIP, Farmer and Postmaster; See. 29; P. O. Houghton ; was born in the Parish of Camborn, Co. of Cornwall, England, Oct. 20, 1817; came to this Co. in 1840; married in April 1845, Mrs. Margaret Lee, a native of Ky .; they have no ehildren; own 123 aeres, valued at $3,690; was elected Commissioner of Highways when the Tp. was organized ; filled the offiee 8 years; has been overseer of Highways; is one of the Board of Su- pervisors ; has filled the office six years ; is
Postmaster, Justiee of the Peace (an office he has held 15 years), and President of the Thompson and Guilford Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Company; he do- nated one acre, the site of Mill Creek school house, Dis. 3, Sec. 29; Republican in polities ; Independent in Religion.
Polkow Wm., Sr., farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Houghton.
Polkow Wm., Jr., farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Houghton.
Potter L. miller; Sec. 24; P. O. Houghton.
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ROMMEL MRS. ANNIE, Widow; Sec. 6; P. O. Seales Mound; she was born in the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzer- land, July 11, 1831; came to this Co. in 1845; lived in Galena about ten years ; married Henry Rommel (native of Prus- sia), in Jan., 1850; husband died in 1869; she has ten children living: Annie K., Henry, John, Charles, Elizabeth, Fannie, Emma L., William, Valentine and Mary ; Annie K., and Henry are married; the family are Lutheran ; sons are Republiean. Rommel John, Sec. 6; P. O. Seales Mound. Redamer Casper.
Redamer Jacob.
Remer Lewis.
Roberts W. farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Elizabeth. Rogers E. farmer ; Sec. 33; P. O. Houghton. Rowe John, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Scales Mound.
Russel John, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Apple River.
S AMPSON A. R. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Houghton.
Sampson Ichabod, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Houghton.
Schap A. earpenter; S. 30; P. O. Houghton. Sehnieder Joseph, Sec. 8; Scales Mound.
Schoenhardt Jacob farmer; See. 18; P. O. Houghton.
Shirdan Richard.
Shoemaker J. farm ; S. 30; P. O. Houghton. Sineox Edward, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Ap- ple River.
Sincox John, Sec. 14; P. O. Apple River.
Sincox Wm. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Apple River.
Smith Andrew, renter; Sec. 4; P. O. Scales Mound.
SMITH JOHN W. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Scales Mound; born in this Tp. in 1844; enlisted in 1862 in the 96th Regt. I. V. I., Co. E; drilled two weeks at Rock- ford ; went to the front; fought at Chica- mauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Kingston and Kenesaw Mountain; had many skirmishes to Atlanta; marched
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thence, under Gen. Thomas, to Franklin, and Nashville where he was last engaged in battle; was mustered out there in June, 1865; was paid off at Chicago; on Aug. 24, 1867, married Miss Evaline Willard; born in Guilford Tp. in 1846; buried four children ; has one living, Emily Marion, born Oct. 14, 1868; he owns 40 acres, val- ued at $1,000; Republican; Methodist.
Soule Elijah farm; Sec. 26; P.O. Houghton. Soule G. H. carpenter ; S. 24; P.O. Houghton. Stadale Gotleib, Sr., farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Houghton.
Stadale Gotleib, Jr., farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Hanover.
Stadale W. farm; Sec. 20; P. O. Houghton. Steiner Henry, farm hand; Sec. 22; P.O. Ap- ple River.
Steiner Michael, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Ap- ple River.
Stephens Christian, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Scales Mound.
Stephens John, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Scales Mound.
Stephens Valentine, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Scales Mound.
Stich Matthias, Sr., farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Houghton.
Stich Matthias, Jr., farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Houghton.
Stich Wm. Sec. 30; P. O. Houghton.
Strauss J. H. farm : Sec. 19; P.O. Houghton. Sweeney Edward, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Ap- ple River.
Sweeney T. renter ; Sec. 23; P. O. Houghton. T
IPPERT C. H. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Houghton.
THOMAS THOMAS H. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Elizabeth ; born in Carmar- thenshire, Wales; came to this Co. in 1850; had been married in Wales to Miss Eliz- beth Jones, who died in that country; he had one son and a daughter whom he brought with him to the United States ; the son, John, died in hospital at Nash- ville, Tenn., in 1864; his daughter Ann is the wife of Henry Hartman of Black Oak, Colorado; he was married on Feb. 21, 1868, to Mrs. Fanny, widow of Daniel Williams; is a native of Anglesey; was first married in Wales, and with her late husband and two children came to this Co. in 1846; he died here March 5, 1865, leaving ten children : Hugh, born Sept. 3, 1842; Ellen, March 31, 1845; Wm., Fcb. 17, 1847; John, July 18, 1849; Elizabetlı, June 9, 1851; Richard, July 17, 1853; Rob- ert, May 1, 1855; Daniel Dec. 17, 1857; David, Feb. 29, 1860, and Mary Ann, March 31, 1863; Mrs. T. owns 204, and Mr. T. 40 acres, all valued at $4,000; she is a Methodist, lie is Independent in Relig- ion and politics.
Totzel Jno. renter; Sec. 21; P. O. Houghton Tregoning John, farmer and miner; Sec .. 34; P. O. Houghton.
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V AUGHAN EDWIN, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Rush; was born in this Co. Fcb. 28, 1853; his father was a native of Cardiganslire, Wales ; died here April 12, 1872; his mother in May, 1874; they are buried in Thompson Cemetery; his brother James served in the 96th Regt. I. V. I., Co. A, and was killed at Rocky Face skirmish, May 9, 1864, aged 18 years ; he owns 200 acres, valued at $5,000; is single; a successful hunter, fond of the chase, and is a terror to the wolves and other vermin that prowl among the hills and woodlands and often prey upon the sheep and poultry of the farmers of Thompson; Republican; Independent in Religion.
Vaughn Richard, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Elizabeth.
Vaughn Wm. farm; S. 36; P. O. Elizabeth.
W AGNER CHRISTIAN.
Weich H. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Houghton.
WENNER JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Scales Mound; born in Lebanon Co., Pa., Jan. 31, 1819; came West in 1839; worked at the carpenter trade in St. Louis; moved to Galcna in 1841; worked at his trade, mined and farmed there 14 years ; came to his present farm in 1855; owns west of Galena 73 acres, and 560 acres in this Tp., all valued at $20,500 ; was married at Galena Oct. 8, 1852, to Miss H. E. True, a native of Syracuse, N. Y .; lias four chil- dren : Ira H., aged 24; Alice M., 19; E. E., 16, and Helen D., 2 years; was nominated in 1850 by the Whigs for Representative and repeatedly asked to accept nomina- tion for the office of Sheriff; has filled the offices of Tp. Treasurer 18 years, Supervi- sor 2 years, is now School Director; in 1847 was appointed Tp. bidder at govern- ment land sales for the Tp. of West Galena. Westaby C. farm ; Sec. 25; P. O. Houghton. WESTABY GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Houghton; son of Thomas and Mary Westaby, of Barron, Lincoln- shire, Eng., where he was born Nov. 19, 1822; was married April 12, 1850, to Miss Ann, daughter of Wm. and Maria Wilson, of Alton Le Moor, Lincolnshire, and em- igrated to this Co. same year; she was born Oct. 22, 1822; they have four chil- dren: Stephen, born June 12, 1852; Tom, March 12, 1855 ; Wilson, July 17, 1857, and George Rice, March 29, 1863; they lost by death two daughters and one son; they are. raising a grand-nephew of Mrs. Westaby,
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Thomas Wilson, born in Eng. Aug. 28, 1864, whom she brought to this country on her return from a visit to her native home and relations ; Mr. W. owns 584 acres valued at $11,680; is Road Commissioner ; has been Overseer of Highways; School Director four terms; Assessor and Collec- tor several years; Republican in politics ; Independent in Religion; donated site (one acre), for the Salem M. E. Church, and was a member of the Building Com- mittee.
Westaby S. farm; Sec. 25; P. O. Houghton. Westaby W. farm ; Sec. 25; P. O. Houghton. White John C. renter; Sec. 12; P. O. Apple River.
White J. H. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Apple River.
White Wm. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Apple River.
Whitham W. farm; S. 28; P. O. Houghton. Wigler Fred. farm hand; Sec. 6; P.O. Scales Mound.
Williams J. farmer ; Sec. 34; P. O. Elizabeth. Williams J. E. farm ; S. 35; P. O. Elizabeth. Williams J. F. farm ; S. 33; P. O. Elizabeth. Williams Robert, with brother; Sec. 25; P. O. Rush.
WILLIAMS WILLIAM, Sec. 25; P. O. Rush; was born in this Co., Feb. 17, 1847; he rents 320 acres from Mrs. Mary J. Darnill; enlisted in the 96tlı Regt. I. V. I., Co. F, on Oct. 8, 1864; participated in the last battle of Nashville, and was hon- orably discharged at Springfield, on the 30th day of Oct., A. D., 1865; was married Dec. 4, 1872, to Miss Annie M., daughter of John and Ann Hutchinson of Elizabeth. Tp .; has three children : Fred Russel, born Nov. 4, 1873; Cora E., April 27, 1875, and Jesse, Jan. 3, 1877 ; Republican in politics and Independent in Religion.
Williams Z. farm; S. 34; P. O. Elizabeth. Wilson T. farm; Sec. 27; P. O. Houghton. Winter Conrad, Sr., Sec. 29; P.O. Houghton. Winter Conrad, Jr., farmer ; Sec. 20; P. O. Hougton.
Winter H. farm; Sec. 29; P. O. Houghton. Winter J. farm; Sec. 30; P. O. Houghton. Winter M. farm; Sec. 18; P. O. Houghton. Wisc J. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Houghton.
Z ICK FREDERICK farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Houghton.
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A SHER CONRAD, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Loran. Aurand Benj. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Loran.
B ARNAKING FREDERICK, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Loran.
Beals John, laborer; Loran.
Bechler Calvin, farmer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Willow. Bishop Peter, merchant; S. 5; P. O. Willow. Bowman Josiah, laborer; Willow. Brininger Benj. farmer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Willow. Brininger Henry, farm ; S. 5; P. O. Willow. BRININGER JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Willow; born in Ohio July 31, 1843; came West in an early day with his parents; served in army in the 39th I. V. I., and remained until the close of the war; was in front of Richmond and Pe- tersburg; was lionorably discharged at Norfolk, Va .; married Catherine Ober- heim March 6, 1864; she was born in Centre Co., Pa., Oct. 24, 1847, and came to this Co. when a child; have three children living: Lewis T., Manie E., Ervie M .; three dead : John E., Orin S., George A .; owns 40 acres of land, house and lot, valued at $2,000.
BRUSHOUS JACKSON, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Loran, Stephenson Co .; was born in Pa. Sept. 24, 1827; his father died in 1831, but his mother married again, and in 1844 the family moved to this Co .; mar- ricd Mary A. Bishop in 1853; she died May 28, 1874; married Mrs. Brumgard Aug. 15, 1875; her maiden name was Catherine Brean; she was born in Clinton Co., Pa., April 11, 1844; she married Mr. Brumgard, by which marriage she had three children living: Newton, Harrison, Valentine; lost one, Ida Jane; Mr. Brushous has ten children living by his first marriage: George, Peter, Josiah, Mary Catherine, Parmelia, Barbara E., Julia A., Emma F., Wallace, Jackson ; lost one, William; one child by second marriage, Sylvester; owns 280 acres of land. Bucher Adam, farmer; Scc. 30; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
BUCHER JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Pleasant Valley; born in Neder- weingen, Switzerland, March 8, 1812; mar- ried Esther Huber in 1836; came to the U. S. in 1854; she was born in Dulsdorf, Switzerland, March 1, 1814; they came dircct to this Co .; have four children living : Jacob S. Bucher, Mrs. Dorothea
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White, Mrs. Anna Kaufman, and John J. Bueher; Jacob S. Bucher was born Jan. 18, 1837, in Switzerland; married Elesta MeIntyre Aug. 30, 1860; she died in 1875; served in Union army during the war, in the 45th I. V. I .; was in battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Jackson, siege of Vicksburg, and Champion Hill; was honorably discharged after serving three years and three months.
Bueher Johannes, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
C ALHOUN NOAH W. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Willow; was born in Bed- ford Co., Pa., April 18, 1838; when quite young his parents moved to Maryland, where they lived until 1857; then eame to Ogle Co., Ill .; lived there one year, and in Stephenson Co. three years; in 1861 eame into Jo Daviess Co .; enlisted in 57th Regt. I. V. I., and served until the elose of the war; joined Sherman's army at Savannah, and eame up through the Carolinas to Washington, and was honorably dis- charged at Chicago; married Julia A. Parkinson Jan. 10, 1861; she was born in this Co. Mareh 11, 1843; have seven children living: Roberta, Crissie, Manly J., Russell W., Jolın S., Hattie, Josephine ; owns 213 aeres of land; was Assessor two years, Supervisor two years, Sehool Di- reetor three years, and Highway Commis- sioner.
Church Martin, lab; Sec. 7; P. O. Willow. Chambers M. R. teacher; P. O. Willow. Clay Daniel, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Willow. Claywell Geo. E. farmer; S. 28; P. O. Loran.
CLAY JEREMIAH, Farmer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Willow; was born in Summit Co., Ohio, Feb. 22, 1830 ;. his mother with her family eame to this Co. in 1849, and this has been his home sinee that time; Sept. 20, 1855, married Marthia Stahly, who was born in Summit Co., Ohio, Nov. 12, 1837; have eight ehildren living: Mary C., Lovina J., William H., Mollie A., Samuel F., Charles S., Fannie A., Elliott R .; was a member of the 153d I. V. I., and was honorably discharged at Springfield at the elose of the war; Mrs. Clay's mother (Mrs. Catherine Stahly) lives with them; she was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, April 16, 1806, and eame to America in - 1831; owns 198 acres of land; was Post- master two years and Sehool Direetor six years; member of M. E. Church and A. F. and A. M.
Clevidenee Daniel, farmer ; S. 9; P. O. Loran. Cormony Henry, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Cullens Geo. E. farmer, See. 32; P. O. Loran.
CULLENS JAMES, Farmer; See. 33; P. O. Loran, Stephenson Co .; born in Pa. Dee. 8, 1817; eame to Stark Co., Ohio, and married Miss Esther Zerbe Oet. 2,
1842; she was born in Stark Co., Ohio, April 25, 1825; came to this Co. in 1856; was Commissioner of Highways six years, Justiee of Peace four years (commissioned by Gov. Jolın M. Palmer); was Sehool Director for many years ; have ten ehildren living: Wm. H., George E., Sarah C., Margaret A., Julius F. J., Esther A., James Wesley, Josephine, Emma A. and Ward H .; lost five; owns 280 aeres of land; his mother, Mrs. Mary Cullens, re- sides with them ; she was born in Hunting- don Co., Pa., in 1795.
Cullens Wm H. farmer ; See. 32; P. O. Loran.
D ARR JOHN C. Farmer; See. 19; P. O. Pleasant Valley; born in West- moreland Co., Pa., Jan. 24, 1835; eame to this Co. in 1856; was married May 13, 1860, to Ann Harkness, who was born in Canada June 27, 1837; one ehild living, Osear E .; have lost five ehildren; Sept., 1862, enlisted in 96th I. V. I., and served until the elose of the war; was at Atlanta, Buzzard Roost Gap, Resaea, Dallas, Kene- saw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Lovejoy Station, Franklin, Nashville; served as Sergeant and Corporal, and was honorably discharged at Nashville; owns 200 acres of land.
Davis John, farmer; P. O. Willow.
DAWSON JOHN, Farmer; See. 5; P. `O. Willow; born in Lineolnshire, Eng., Aug. 7, 1831; came to U. S. in 1842; suf- fered shipwreck on the voyage off the banks of Newfoundland; all survived but one; lived in Freeport two years, and re- turned to England; came to Ameriea again in 1845; married Miss Phoebe J. Baker May 5, 1868; she was born in Can- ada Aug. 22, 1850; eame to the U. S. with her parents in 1860; have three children : Julia Ann, Henrietta A., Jennie Maud; lost one child, Franklin Eugene; Mr. D. owns 60 aeres of land.
Ditsworth Samuel, farm; S. 28; P. O. Loran. Ditsworth Wm. farmer; P. O. Loran.
Dixon Alvin, farmer; See. 28; P. O. Loran.
F LICKINGER JACOB, farmer; See. 21; P. O. Loran.
Fickes John, farmer; See. 19; P. O. Willow. Fike David, laborer; See. 5; P. O. Willow. Fox Anthony, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Loran. Fox Wm. farmer; See. 29; P. O. Loran. Frederick A. S. P. lab .; P.O. Pleasant Valley.
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ARKE AUGUSTUS, farmer; See. 16;
Garke Wm. farmer; See. 16; P. O. Loran.
GATES SAMUEL B. Farmer; See. 6; P. O. Willow; born in Wayne Co., N. Y., June 4, 1822, on shore of Lake On- tario; his father emigrated to this Co. in 1837; were first permanent residents in
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Berreman Tp .; his mother, whose maiden name was Phoebe G. Crane, born in New Hampshire April 21, 1797, still lives with him; she was the only woman in this sec- tion for eighteen months after they came to the country; she is the only one of nineteen brothers and sisters now living; his father died Aug. 18, 1847; he was born in N. Y. Oct. 26, 1779; married Miss Mary E. Mahoney Sept. 15, 1851; she was born in Indiana Nov. 8, 1827; have six children living: William W., now in Washington Territory, Mrs. Clara Davis, John W., Alice A., Rosilla M., Thomas M .; a little nephew lives with them, Ellis A. Evans; have lost four children; Mr. G. served in 57th Regt. I. V. I .; joined Sher- man's command at Savannah, Ga .; passed in review with the army at Washington; was honorably discharged in 1865; owns 320 acres of land.
Glassner Nicholas, farm ; S. 8; P. O. Willow. GRAY GEORGE W. Farmer and Stock Dealer; Sec. 29; P. O. Loran, Ste- phenson Co .; born in Owen Co., Ind., March 19, 1844; served in Union army during War of the Rebellion, in 97th Regt. Ind. V. I .; participated in battles of Vicks- burg, Jackson, Missionary Ridge, Dalton, Resaca, Atlanta, Savannah, Bentonville, N. C., and a number of others; was hon- orably discharged at Indianapolis at close of the war; went to Pittsburg, Pa., in 1866; came to Jo Daviess Co. in 1868; married Cordelia Mitchell Oct. 14, 1875; she was born in Stephenson Co. July 1, 1854; have one child, Bessie Irena, born Oct. 7, 1876; works 200 acres of land.
H ARMON DAVID, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Hoy Henry C. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Willow.
K ELTNER HENRY, Farmer and Stock Dealer; Sec. 21; P. O. Loran, Stephenson Co., Ill .; was born at Dayton, O., Dec. 25, 1817; in 1834 his father moved to Elkhart Co., Ind., where they lived 18 years; married Welthy A. Cook in 1847; she died in 1850; had two children, one of whom, Julia A. Benner, is living; mar- ried Catherine Eisenbise March 13, 1851; she was born in Miami Co., O., Sept. 8, 1833; came to Ill. to Carroll Co. in 1853, and to Jo Daviess Co. in 1872; have nine children living: Peter R., who has been a teacher six years ; John H., Henry, William, Cora E., James A., Lewis E., Effa M. and Malinda; lost four children; owns 177 acres land.
Klump C. A. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Willow. KLUMP JACOB B. Farmer and Justice of the Peace; Sec. 5; P. O. Wil- low ; born in Wurtemburg, Germany, Dec. 24, 1834; came to the U. S. with two sis- ters in 1853, to Lake Co. and to Elgin; to this Co. in 1854; went to Galena ; declared
his intention to become a citizen ; traveled in Iowa and Minnesota; returned in 1860; went to Peoria to see sisters; there enlisted in 39th I. V. I .; served 412 years during rebellion; never was off duty; had close calls from bullets; passed through his clothes; drew some blood; was in the severest engagements-16 battles-Win- chester, Black Water, Morris Island, Pe- tersburg, charge and capture of Ft. Gregg, and others equally severe; pursuit and capture of Gen. Lee; while at home on veteran furlough married Miss Jane Parkinson Feb. 29, 1864; she was born near where they now live; was the first white child born in Ward's Grove pre- cinct; have six children living : Sophie E., Herman R., Julia M., William F., Mary and Rubie; lost two children, Helen and Joseph; Mr. K. was honorably discharged from army at Springfield Dec. 16, 1865; has been commissioned by three governors of Illinois as Justice of the Peace, John M. Palmer, John L. Beveridge and Shelly M. Cullom; owns 323 acres land.
Kock Henry, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Loran. Koehler Frederick, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
L EAY AUGUST.
Lopshire Wm. H. farm ; Sec. 5; P.O. Willow. .Lyde N. Allen, carpenter; Sec. 8; P. O. Willow.
M CGINNIS ENOCH, Farmer ; Sec. 19; P. O. Loran, Stephenson Co .; born near Indianapolis, Ind., June 23, 1828; father emigrated to McLean Co., Ill., in 1841; canie to this Co. in 1842; lived eight years in Stephenson Co .; went to Wis. in 1859; remained there till 1867; moved to this Co .; married Beulah Buckley in 1850; she was born in Lycoming Co., Pa., Sept. 20, 1828; have ten children living: James B., John F., Samuel A., Thomas D., Mary J., Ida A., Joseph S., Clunson B., George A. and Orpha E .; lost two children: William F. and Sarah E .; owns 320 acres of land; Commissioner of Highways three years.
MCGINNIS FRANCIS,. Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Loran, Stephenson Co .; was born near Pittsburg, Pa., March 8, 1801; at the age of 15 moved to Ky., and re- mained there six years; married Jane Coffar in 1822; she died June 9, 1849 ; they had twelve children, five of whom are living: Enoch, Mary, Sarah, Margaret, Nancy; emigrated to Ind. when it was a new country, and remained till 1841, when he moved to McLean Co., Ill., and in 1842 came to this Co .; two of his sons, James and Joseph, died in the army; James was the owner of the famous Wisconsin eagle; he was color-bearer in the regiment to which it was attached, and cared for it
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until he died at Jacksonville, Tenn., in 1862; had they both lived, James intended to present this eagle to his father, but it became the common property of the Regt. after his death, and at the close of the war was presented to the Governor of Wiscon- sin; the bird was taken to the Centennial, and while there attracted a great deal of attention; Mr. McGinnis married Eleanor Bartlow Oct. 10, 1851; she died Oct. 17, 1870; owns 61 acres of land; member of church of Brethren of the Abrahamic Faith. McGinness James, farm ; S. 19; P. O. Loran. McPEEK ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Pleasant Valley ; born in Guern- sey Co., Ohio, March 18, 1831; came di- rect to this Co. from Ohio in 1856; married Nancy Aduddell in Oct., 1854; she was born in Ohio Dec. 11, 1829; have nine children living: Sarah M., Mary I., Amanda J., Benjamin A., Perry O., Orpha A.,Margaret A., James G., Josephine B. ; lost one child, Nancy ; owns 195 acres of land; has been School Director four years; they have been active and influential members of the M. E. Church twenty-four years.
MACHAMER THOMAS J. Farm- er; Sec. 4; P. O. Willow; born in Union Co., Pa., March 28, 1839; parents emi- grated to this Co. in 1845, when the sub- ject of this sketch was quite young; served in the Union army in the 45th Regt. I. V. . I .; enlisted Sept. 14, 1861; was in battles of Fort Henry and Donelson ; was wounded at Shiloh; honorably discharged on ac- count of wounds received July 17, 1862; married Mary E. Solt Sept. 24, 1864; she was born in this Co. March 10, 1848; have four children: Daniel Lafayette, John Wilbert, Russel C. and Lottie B .; owns 40 acres of land.
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